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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-10

from tho direction OF the Mcdaniel
home at about 1910 F.. NJ. This was
while Mcdaniel was out. according
to his testimony, but before his sec
opd departure at ll:45<P. NJ. Two
witnesses heard the scream, they de-
clared, and one added that the
woman's scream was followed by a
laugh. Several witnesses said they
heard the shots about midnight. but
said there were hut Ave shots.
Another witness testified that he
saw Mrs. Mcdaniel pass the window
in her home after Mcdaniel had left
the house at l1:30. This testimony
was accepted as proving McDanicfs
statement that his wife was all right
when he left.
The coroncr's jury found that Mrs.
Mcdaniel came to her death through
the injury inflicted by person or per-
sons unknown,
Neither Side Satisfied.
Neither Mcdaniel. nor the special
prosecutor was satisfied with the re-
suit. The husband of the slain woman
energetically demanded further inves-
tigation the coroner's jury asked a
grand jury investigation The grand
Jury was summoned and began its de-
alterations on September IS.
Meanwhile, Mr. Lockwood had hired
private detectives and when the grand
jury convened many witnesses-some
sixty-five in ail--were heard. who had
not testified at the inquest.
An Indictment was returned charg-
ing Mcdaniel with first degree muir
der He was arrested on September
"a taken to the police station.
''bookee" and put in cell. He re-
manned until 4 =. NJ. the following
afternoon. when he was removed to
the county Jail On October IL he was
some OF St Joseph's most prominent
citizens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdaniel had three
children. ali living-a boy twelve
years old. a girl eight and another six.
They are now living at their fathers
home in the care of housekeeper.
Since the murder Mcdaniel has
handled the routine affairs OF the pros
ecutors Office. but has moi appeared
in court following his Indictment He
engaged In strenuous public cam
paign for reelection. calling upon
Buchanan County TO aid him IN a fight
against political enemies" In this
campaign, however he was unsuccess-
full.
His case first cane .o trial on Octo-
Der %, and Mechanic vehemently pro-
tested his desire that the case be ex
pedited in order that a verdict might
be reached before election. On the
second day. however. after charges of
Jury tobbing' had been made by
John r. Barker, attorney general Of
Missouri, called In at the eleventh
hour by Governor Major to assist
Special Prosecutor Lockwood. Judge
Ryan declared a mistrial dismisaing
the jury and postponing the case until
November 10.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-10
THE RIcHMoND vIRaINIAN-sUNDAY DnoHrBER TO- 1s1x

put American clocks ahead In summer
time as has been done in Europe.
Mr.. Marks is chairman of the New
York Daylight Saving Committee.
which has called 4 national daylight
saving convention to be held In New
York January 30 and 81 next
He said the plan was long step
forward In the present general move
ment for Industrial preparedness and
efficiency and stated the following
prominent men favored It:
Henry p. Dawson. OF J. p. Morgan
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-10

= Co.: Otto r. Barnard, president Of
d. Underwood, president Of the Hrie
Railroad; Frank rrumbull, Of the
Chesapeake = Ohio Railroad: ana Ar
thur Lehman. OF Lehman Bros. bank
erb.
He Also said that the trial Of the
plan In Germany. England, France,
Austria Hungary and other European
countries last summer has been 20
successful that it's permanent adoption
throughout Euro,s Is practically GER
tain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-10
SIS. 600, 600 GAIN BY
DAYLIGHT SAVING PLAN

Pittsburg. Pa, Dec. cit Is esti-
mated the United States will gain $751;
900. 900 in lighting expense alone be-
tween May | and September 80 next
II the daylight saving plan is put into
effect"
This was one OF the striking state
ments of Marcus NJ. Marks, Borough
President OF Manhattan. New York
city, In his address here today before
the national committee of the Cham
Der Of Commerce OF the United States,
which is considering the proposal to
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Just a Little Better
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Make a Happier Gift

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more a gift Of gloves
worth $3.O0i
We have, received a ship
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imported French kid
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backs, in graduated tones
Of q single color; in white
or champagne, with the
following colors in four
graduated tones: in pur-
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green. Ultra-smart. $500.
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The Gift of Lasting
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Evening star., 1916-12-28

ment to Miss Janet Heron. daushte. Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Heron. oeou-
tante Of the winter.
Last night was gala one at the Chevy
Chase Club with about 400 dining there
and remaining for the usual Wednesday
night dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Baldwin Cochran
entertained at dinner, having as tnelr
Harrington, DR.. and Mrs. Howard
Hume, Mr. and Mrs. King Stone, Miss
Glover, Miss Fahnestock. Miss Edith
Blair, Miss Frances Traver. Miss Ade-
Misses Delane. Mr. Bowie Clark. Mr..
Ralph w. Snowden Hill, Mr.. George
Oakley Totten, Mr.. Sylvannus Stokes.
Mr. John Calvert. Mr.. Theodore VIII
kinson, Commander Jewell Lieut.. Com
mander Major and Mr.. Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry H. Flather en-
tertained a party Of young people at
dinner in compliment to their daugh-
ter, Miss Lucy Flather, who is home
Flather will be among next seasons
debutanteS.
Representative and Mrs. Ira Copley
were hosts at dinner, entertaining for
tneir house guests, Commander and
Mrs. Henderson of Philadelphia and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. R. Babcock of Chi
cago Their other guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph F. Davies, Mr.. and Mrs.
Victor Kaufman. Col. and Mrs. James
A. Shipton and Maj. and Mrs R. U.
Patterson.
Lieut. John Holmes Magruder, U. S. N,
was host at another dinner. entertain
ing in honor of his sister, Miss Natalie
Magruder. The guests were Lieut.
Commander and Mrs. Stephen Rowan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Frederick Will
son, Miss Alys Downing, Miss Alexan-
drine Fitch. Miss Ethel MacMurray.
Rear Admiral Samuel MCGOWAN. Lieut.
Robert Griffin, U. S. N. and Mr.. Clar-
ence Dean.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard S. Reeside en-
tertained at dinner for Miss 1mogene
resentative and Mrs James Young of
Texas Those asked to meet Miss
Young were the solicitor of the State
Department and Mrs. Cone Johnson.
Representative and Mrs. J. w. Byrns,
Representative and Mrs. Joe Henry
Eagle. Miss Jane Gregory, Miss Amy
Bennett, Miss Emily Kutz. Miss Amy
Brooks. Miss Marjorie Helmbold. Miss
Elizabeth Coleman. Miss Elizabeth
Chase, Miss Suzanne Chase, Miss Marie
Lieut.. John Conklin, Lieut.. Gessler,
Lieut. Heth, Mr.. Robert Bell. Mr.. Fred
erick Chaplin, Mr.. Wilson Haywood, Mr..
Joseph Humphrey and Mr.. Harmer Rec
side.
Mr. and Mrs. James NJ. Green enter
tanned for their house guests, Col. and
Mrs Krauthoff Those asked to meet
the honor guests were Admiral and Mrs.
Mason, Capt. and Mrs. Ridley Mclean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hampson Gary. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. v. Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs. r. A
johnson, DR.. and Mrs. John Crayke
Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. William McNeir,
Mr. and Mrs. r. NJ. Kaufman, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hamilton and Mrs. John NJ
Rlankenship, Mr.. and Mrs. Noting and
Mr.. and Mrs Greer of Baltimore and
Mr. Charles Sturtevant.
Mrs. George F. Harrison entertained a
large party, having as her guests her
ain law and daughter, Lieut. and Mrs.
Geoffrey Keyes, who are here from West
Point for the holiday season; Miss Anne
Hopkins, Miss Helen Hoffer. Miss Roberta
Wiley, Miss Frances Murray. Miss Nina
Cameron. Miss Ruth Anderson, Lieut..
Cronkhite, Mr.. A. B. Butler. jr.; Mr..
George Harrison and Cadet Ray Harrison
CONTINUED on Ninth Page.)
Evening star., 1916-12-28

the holidays. The decorations will be
characteristic of the season and supper
will be served about II o'clock Miss Lit
tauer, who attends school near Philadel-
phia, will return next Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas T. Gaff will en-
tertain at dinner this evening in compli-
Evening star., 1916-12-28
EVENTS Of INTEREST
IN AND OUT Of TOWN
President and Mrs. Wilson Enter
tanned at illustrated Lecture
at White House.
Mrs. Adds Browne and Mrs. Littauer
Give Dances Tonight-Gala
Night at Club.

Col. W. W. Harts, U. S. A., superin-
tendent of public buildings and
grounds, entertained the President and
Mrs. Wilson and the members Of their
household and family last evening at
an illustrated lecture on the work now
going on in improving the National
Capital. The pictures were shown in
the east room.
Prof. Stockton Axson left yesterday
for Houston. Tex. where he will spend
some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis 3. Sayre, SON
in-law and daughter Of President Will
son. motored from the White House to
Baltimore yesterday and spent the
afternoon at the apartments at the
Severn Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph r. Will
soon. brother of the President
Mrs. Adds B. Browne will entertain at
a large dance at Rauscher's this evening
to introduce her daughter, Miss Mary
Browne, one Of the most charming debu-
tantes of the season
Miss Mariana Gowen of Philadelphia,
Mrs Betty Browne of Pittsburgh and
Miss Elizabeth Lennon Of Middleburg,
Va. are the house guests of Mrs. Browne,
having come on to attend the dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Littauer will
entertain about one hundred and fifty
young people this evening at a dance
at their residence in Rhode Island avenue,
which they are giving for their daughter
Miss Catherine Littauer. who is home for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
Demand Kings Indictment
and Chance for StielOW

In behalf of the Humanitarian Cult,
Msha Appelbaum sent a telegram yes
terday TO John c. Knickerbocker, Dis
trict Attorney Of Orleans County, de-
mandng the indictment of Erwin King
for the murder of Charles Phelps and
Margaret Wolcott. He remainded Mr..
Knickerbocker of a promise made, ne
says, to Sheriff Nichols after King had
confessed the murder of which Charles
Stielow was convicted that if King
were given into the prosecutors Gus
tody he would be indicted
"Indict King" he said. Then let the
truth come out. We do not want Stielow
proven innocent if he is guilty. We
do not want King proven guilty If he
IS innocent. We do want both men TO
have a square chance as we Americans
pride ourselves in giving everyone"
In the telegram Mr.. Applebaum de-
clared that two witnesses present at
the "retraction" King made TO Knick-
erbocker had since been chosen by him
to act as special counsel to prove Site
lows guilt.
If Mr.. Knickerbocker is "toO preju-
diced TO act" Mr.. Applebaum suggests
that he ask the Governor TO appoint a
special deputy Attorney General to con-
duct the prosecution of King.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
Murphy and Other Chiefs
Specially Invited to Will
son Ceremony.
JERSEY GOVERNOR
TO BE IN CHARGE
Democrats Trying for a
Big Show at Long
Branch September 2.

Rainbow painters of the Democratic
party are laying out a pretty spectacle
70. the notification of President Wilson
that he is the choice Of the Democrats
to succeed himself in the White House.
They have in mind, as a central fig
ure. Charles F. Murphy. surrounded by
other Tammany chieftains, standing on
the porch of Shadow Lawn, in Long
Branch, at 4 o'clock on the afternoon
of September 2. drinking in the speech
of Wilson and registering appreciation
for the movie cameras on the lawn.
With this end in view, Murphy will
fin in his mail some day this week an
invitation to be present at the cere-
monies and take prominent part.
Quietly the word will 60 out to bring
along all the 1ammany men available,
who will receive seats right up where
they can't be overlooked.
But, according to information yes
terday, there will be more Tammany
men in the Fourteenth Street quarters
on the afternoon Of September than
there will be at the Presidents sum-
mer home, and Murphy is expected TO
be among them. Another Democrat
who has been ignored in the distribu-
ton of patronage, Roger c. Sullivan, OF
Illinois, also will receive special IN
vitation to attend the notification.
Governor James L. Fielder of New
Jersey, who will have charge Of the
ceremonies, was in conference with
Chairman Vance c. Mccormick yester-
day, discussing arrangements. II 1t
IS possible the Democrats intend to
make it a big show. Surrounding
Shadow Lawn are four or five acres
of lawn. With a view of filling that
space 5000 invitations will be sent
out over the country to Democratic
state leaders, Senators, Representa-
tives in Congress, delegates and alter
mates TO the st. Louis convention and
Progressves who have come out in ia
vor Of Wilson.
After they have been taken care OF
! the public is invited, and 10000 persons
are expected. The official programme
| has been completed. President Wilson
/ will be notified of his nomination by
/ Senator Ollie James, chairman of the
notification committee.
4 The President will reply, and these
will be the only two speeches. A re-
ception will follow. Wilson plans to
remain at Long Branch for the rest OF
September and will have an Office in
Asbury Park.
Governor Fielder handed to Chair.
man Mccormick yesterday list OF
forty-two persons, who will be on the
committee OF arrangements. Among
them are State Senator Charles orc
/ Hennessy, of Hackensack; II. Ottc
Wittpenn, of Jersey City; General Mel
son Y. DUNCAN, of Somerville; George
VI. La Monte, Of Bound Brook; former
Senator Johnston Cornish, of Washing
ton; Andrew F. Mcbride, Of Paterson
and Wilbur A. Becroft, of Allenhurst
There are two representatives from al
the counties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
SAYS SUFFRAGISTS
HELP REPUBLICANS
Thomas Calls That CongresSiOn-
al Unions Purpose.

Washington, Aug. 21.-The Congress
sional Union for Woman Suffrage was
charged with beng interested chiefly
in restoring the Republican party to
power in a speech to-day by Senator
Thomas, Of Colorado, chairman Of the
Woman Suffrage Committee.
The Colorado Senator. who favors
Federal suffrage amendment, declared
that the union was engaged in raising
funds for the hughes campaign, and
had been instrumental in inducing the
nominee to declare in favor of the
amendment in opposition to the Re-
publican platform. Mr.. Hughes, he
added. had seized upon suffrage as an
issue because the Republican party had
given him no issue for his campaign.
SenatoEBorah, Republican, OF Idaho,
who is opposed to the Federal amend
ment. declared that Mr.. Hughes's
action would not strengthen the Re
publican party cone particle"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
WILSON DEFIED
ON IMMIGRATION
Continued from page I

that side Of the asle" shouted Mr..
Stone. 81 am talking 10 Democrats, and
you have no right to butt in. You
Democrats" he resumed. have turned
the control of legislation in this body
over TO the Republicans"
Those Of us who know the Senator
from Missouri" began Senator Hard
wick, who is not only one Of the pres
ent boilers, but was one OF the seven
eighteen months ago, know that he
does not mean what he says. We are
neither terrified nor dlsmayed by his
roarings."
At this point Senator Stone rambled
down the aisle, put his arm around
Hardwick's shoulders and whispered in
his ear for about minute. after which
he departed with q broad grin, only
matched by that Of the Georgia Sena-
tor.
81 promised the people OF my state,
and ] represent three millions on this
floor" continued Mr.. Hardwick, that
| would do all / could TO pass this
immigration bill. | attempted to pass
il over the veto OF one President and
will be glad make the effort again"
Senator Overman then interrupted to
points out that no binding injunction
was passed by the Democratic caucus.
mo, this mandate was issued" broke
in Senator Vardaman, "by little CO.
terie called the steering committee It
is the command of this little group
which we have been bold enough to
violate
Whereupon Senator Martin, Of the
steering committee, denied II had ever
done anything but advise.
Administration leaders said tonight
that they had enough votes TO defeat
the Smith motion. Even some OF the
revolving Democrats have declared their
intention OF voting against il. Should
It prevail, the resulting fight over the
literacy test provision would upset all
adjournment calculations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
Ralph Cole Holds Him Re-
sponsibIe for Every
American Death.
OPENS REPUBLICAN
FIGHT FOR MAINE
Head of Speakers Bureau
Says No Life Should
Have Been Lost.
fBy Telegraph to Tho Tribune ]

Portland, Me-, Aug. Exchanging
President Wilson with responsibility
for the death of every American ma
rine and sailor and every Mexican
killed in the attack on Vera Cruz IN
1914, Ralph ID. Cole, chairman OF the
Speakers Bureau Of the Republican Ma
tional Committee, made the opening
speech in the Republican campaign IN
this city tonight. Mr.. Cole made this
charge in reply to Senator James Ham
ilton Lewis, OF Illinois, who, in defence
Of the Democratic Mexican policy, de-
clared in the Senate that the generals
of the Republican party" were respon-
sible for the death of every American
soldier killed on the Mexican border
in 1916. 81. ar
"Here and now" said Mr.. Cole, Il
nlace the responsibility for the death
of the nineteen American marines and
blueiackets and the scores OF Mexlca!is
killed at Vera Cruz on the head OF the
man who issued the order to our men
not TO fire until they were fired upon
Holds Wilson Responsible
eff il was necessary to take Vera
Cruz, II could have been done witheui
shedding a drop Of blood. IL could
have been taken without the loss OF
man. Had it not been for the order
that handicapped Admiral Fletcher
tL;5 would have been done, and as com
mander In chief Of the army and nayy
President Wilson was, and is, directi.
responsible.
In 1898, when the United State.
waged war of humanity with SPAN
ADMIRAL George Dewey received from
the great Republican President, soldiel
and statesman, the noble, martyrel
Mckinley, this terse order: FIND tho
Spanish fleet and capture or destroy
it,
"In 1914, when Admiral Fletcher was
instructed by President Wilson TO take
the custom house and port of Vera
Cruz. his orders were to land his
forces. but under no circumstances
we're they to fire until they had been
fired upon. ;,
"Had Admiral Fletcher been told
merely TO take Vera Cruz he would
have served notice on the commander
of the Mexican forces there that II he
did not surrender within stated
period the American feet would she'll
The citv. Ii would never have been
necessary to carry out that ultimatum.
Half a dozen 12-inch shells sent scream
ing over the city would have sent every
armed Mexican within its borders sour
rying TO the sand hills. and Vera Cruz
would have been occupied without the
loss Of an American life.
At War With Mexico.
Various spokesman for the Demo
cratic Administration have repeatedly
denied that we are at war with Mexico.
| saw that intervention on the part of
the President of the United States to
overthrow the de facto government Of
Mexico was in itself an act of war. |
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
GERMAN FLEET SALLY
CALLED POLITICAL MOVE
Must Keep Up Fable Of Naval
Victory, Saws London Times"

London, Aug. 21.-"Thc Times" naval
expert, discussing the sally of the Ger
man feet into the North Sea on Satur-
day, says:
"The news that the German feet al
ready has been able 10 put TO sea after
the severe damage suffered on May 81
il no surprise. The war experience has
proved that ship can be repaired very
quickly, provided she is not vitality in
jured This is especially true when
there are such resources available as
in British or German shipyards. /.
"The Germans do nothing without
a purpose, and Saturdays naval move
ment had a political origin. To keep
up the fable Of the success of May 81
the German commander must show
that his fleet is not confined to the
Kiel Canal. II may be assumed
that every class Of ship was present
in the German feet Saturday. The
advance was made more to the south
ward than in May. The retreat OF
the Germans after their abortive raid
was a necessary part Of their tactics
of attrition and justiiable in the cir
cumstances."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
BRITISH GAIN IN AFRICA
Force Passage of Wami River and Are
Approaching Kilossa.

London, Aug. 21.-British forces in
German East Africa have forced a
passage of the Wami River and are .ap-
preaching the important town of kilos-
sa. says a War Office statement this
evening. The statement follows;
Lieutenant General SHUTS reports
the British, advancing from the Nguru
Mountains, encountered at nightfall OF
the 10Th strong enemy force holding
the passages of the Wami River on
the road to Nrogoro. Fighting contln-
ued till the night of the nth, when
the enemy retreated. The British oc-
cupied the crossings at dawn and are
now constructing bridges. Meantime
Lieutenant Colonel Nandeventer IN
Aicted severe losses on the enemy near
Kidete station. on the Central Railway
and is approaching Kilossa.
Further east British columns are
moving on Dares-S alsam. supported by
naval operations on the coast"