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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-23
PAYS DEATH PENALTY.
mans Schmidt, Slayer or Anna ANU
elcr, ElcctrOcutcd.

Ossinning, Feb. 1S.-Father Hans
ochmidt' the priest who murdered his
swo woetheart, Anna Amueller, was put
10 death In the electric chair shortly
before six o'clock this morning. He
was one of the bravest men ever ex-
ecuted and the coolest person in the
room when he was strapped to the
chair. His last words were: II send
hearty goodbye to my mother; my
last thoughts are of her" lie forgavo
all who had offended him, and asked
forgiveness for himself Three shocks
were necessary to cause his death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-23
HAS NOTHING TO SAY.

Capt. COwan Declines to Talk of Rob-
binsOn Charges.
San Diego, CAL Feb. 1S.--'I have
hothlng TO say was the comment of
Capt. Arthur s. Cowan, head of the
signal corps aviation school, u. S. A.,
today when informed Of the charges
made by Senator Robinson against
the aviation service.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-23

II wish you would have your en-
cheering department get me on.
some drawings for the size Of sheets
to be placed under the seats of avia-
tors for alleged armor protection, /
will have~everal of these PLATES made
so we can say we have armored aero
planes, not that think it vitality es-
sental, but in order that we can meet
any charge that our machines are not
armored."
Capt. Cowan, in a letter to Col.
Reber, declared If the service ever
came under investigation by any one
outside our own corps, 1t would be
impossible to explain the rotten way
In which the work has been handled. -
Senator Robinson declared that the
defective condition Of the equipment
Cf the aviation service at San Diego
could be established beyond doubt,
and that Col. Reber had instructed
Capt. Cowan to keep it secret.
Col. Reber wrote Capt. Cowan.
Senator Robinson said, June 21, 1915.
saying: II note in the weekly letter
that reference is made to the con-
dition of the machines and motors.
This information should not be made
public"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-23

St Louis, Feb. 19.-NIiss Louise
Lansing OF Jacksonville, a niece of the
secretary of State, was married se-
crctly to Louis Logsdon of Owensboro
Ky" two weeks ago after a courtsbip
which lasted three days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-23

faris, Fob. l9.-The repulsc of two
German attacks north of Blangy are
reported according to tho official
statement. Other points are quiet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-23

Rome, Feb. 19.--Durazzo, the can
ital or Albania, is surrounded on
three sides by the Austrains and iis
fal, Is imminent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-23
SUMTER, 8. G. wEDNE4nAY FEBRUARY 1a3191e
State THEIR SIDE.
CONTROVERSY OVER THE WHITE,
AUDIT SYSTEM.
IN Reply to Mr.. Kcnly They Disclaim
rs, Any Intention Of Effort to Dictate
Is 70 Ra!lr'oad-Dcclarc They Would
AID in Fair and Proper Audit"
[Wilmington Star.

Wilmington Star.
81 Speaking for the general adjustment
|committee of the Order of Railway
conductors on the Atlantic Coast Line,
Mr.. w. M. Clark. third vice president
Tor the National organization, in
lengthy statement, made public in
Wilmington yesterday morning, replies
to statement made last week to the
conductors of the road by President
~. II. Kenly regarding the White
Audit system.
Denial is made that the trainmen
are seeking to dictate the method un-
der which the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Company shall conduct it's
business and it is pointed out that
the general adjustment committee has
gone on record as recognizing the
right of the management of the A. c.
L. to inaugurate and maintain a sys-
tenn of auditing trains, and it is de-
clared that the conductors have CIV
en- assurance OF their hearty co-opera-
ton in having fair and proper aud
! it."
The text of circular SO, giving the
details of the new audit system and
the manner in which it shall be con-
Quoted is included in the statement It
Is pointed out that the Southern Rail-
way put in effect in July of last year
IAN audit system for checking their
Fconductors conducted by bona fidc
fconductors, but that this was not made
teffective until after the matter was
fully discussed with representatives
Iof the conductors, which it is stated
twas not done by the Coast Line. OBJ
lection is made to the White Audit
system on the ground that it carries
with it the opportunity for espionage
land ostentation.
I'm conclusion We wish to say"
the statement concludes, .'it is the
9l9licy Of the Order of Railway Con-
~ ssas;l J, nan
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-23
HITS AVIATION SERvIeE.
SENATOR ROBINSON SAYS INE!
FTENCY HAS BEEN CON. Il
CEALED.
Presents Correspondence BetwseI
Head Of Aviation Corps and Onalf
Claims GoOkcdncss in InvestiDn.
ton. es sFf%

Washington, Feb. 1S.-SensatiOhal
charges against the army aviat9pllI
service with demand for imm& H.
ate investigation by congress wire
made today before the senate mi3l-
tary committee by Senator RobtnsSn
or Arkansas. He declared that me
service was "contemptibly inefIlcieHf
and that It's head, Lieut.. Col. Sanuel
Reber, not only was making no eAlort
TO improve it but deliberately PAS
preventing the facts from reaching
his superiors. "a
The senator appeared before the
committee with q mass of data Fin
Guiding Photographic copies of letters
which, he said, had been exchanged
between Col. Reber and Capt. Arthur
s. Cowan, commanding the aviation
station at San Diego. At least BART
of this evidence was produced befpre
the cOurtmartial at San Francisco
which recently tried Lieut.. Col. Lewis
r. Goodier, judge advocate general
Of the Western department, accused
Of improperly altering certain charges
filed by other officers against Capt.
Cowan. X3
| The committee will oct Monday On
lSenator Robinson's resolution for an
investigation. Senator Chamberlain;
the chairman, declared that the
charges should be investigated ana
expressed the opinion that the com
mittee would order promptly fa,,or-
able report on the resolution. SHINE
Of the committeeman suggested mat
an investigating committee might go
to San Francisco. sSdE Z
Col. Reber is stationed in the,I ,Iof.
fee of the chief signal officer atsthe
war department and has direct ch1kge
of the aviation branch of the corps.
A letter presented to the coIhihit-
tee purported to be from Col. HAk6f,
head Of the service to. Capt. C&i ~
An charge At san Disso. under dx(
Rfuno1ffH ~ 40 6nier(
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-23
NATIONS INCREASE nlVIES.
GREAT BRITAIN'S SEA FORCE
FOUR TIMES THAT OF UNITED
STATES.
Twice as Strong as Combined Fleets
Of Germany and Austria-Francc
Also Has Added Greatly to Naval
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Fleet Growing.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The British
navy today Is approximately twice as
strong az the combined fleets of Ger
many and Austria, while the Teutonic
combination has just about double the
sea fighting force of the United
States, according to information in
the possession of the navy depart
ment. The facts were disclosed to the
house naval committee today by
Capt. Josiah Mexican Of the staff of
the chief Of operations.
Capt. Mexican also said the French
navy was from Is to 20 per cent
'strongcr than tho American, accord
ing to. latest information. He ex-
planned that these were rough es.
timates and that charts showing that
specific relations Of the various navies
would be submitted later by Rear
Admiral Benson. the chief of opera
tions.
Sa far as Is definitely known. the
captain told the committee, the Jap:
anese building programme adopted
several years ago and which will not
DO completed for several years to
come. provides for modern fleet OF
leight dreadnoughts and eight battle
'cruisers. 1t was possible. he added
that additional building was in
progress as all nations but the United
States had building policies.
On the strength Of the known pro.
tgrnmme, however. Capt. McKear
said. Japan would have but 1G cap
ital ships when the II American
dreadnoughts built. building or au
thorized were commissioned.
The witness disagreed with Rea,
Admiral Grant. chief OF submarines
az to the advisability Of abandonin,
the present smaller submarine type.
In favor of the 500 ton boats. He be
lieved - Of the large boats shonld b.
built end attached to the fleets, bu
that smaller ones should operate from
y! lalra ks1 sanN -
tervals s1ong the coasts. TF' Z
Neither the senate nor house mill.
tary committee considered prepared.
ness measures today. the house com.
mittee having decided to take up the
work of drafting its federalized Ma.
tional Guard bill next Monday TO,
continuous discussion until cornplet.
ed while the senate committee wa.
diverted to other questions temporar.
lily.
The house committee received, how.
ever. q statement from Brig. Gen
William Crozier. chief of army ord.
nance, giving his views on the Till.
man bill to prohibit the disclosure ol
military secrets. AS drawn, Gen
Crozier said, the act was too sweep
ing and would forbid giving out in,
formation of any character whethe,
confidential or not. He thought thi.
unwise.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-23


Practically all of the higher off,
cials Of the Atlantic Coast Line were
out of the city yesterday, but it is not
thought that they will have any reply
to make to the statement of the con-
ductors now, as Judge William A.
Chambers. of tre Board Of Mediation
and Cancellation, will be in Whining
ton tomorrow to use his good offices
in bringing about settlement Of the
controversy.
We are simply marking time now
until after Judge Chambers arrives
tomorrow" said Mr.. Clark last night.
we have presented our side of the
question and shall have nothing more
to say until there are further develop
ments in the matter.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

Webb Hlph Released webb High. in
lh' county jail, charged with dispoSing
" liquor, was released this morning on
a $500 bond.
eoth Sides Rest-Both sides rested
their cases In the suit Of James futile
against tho Finerty. investment com
peny for fO,d5U, or twice the amount
~ the alleged usurious interest charged
him by the company ~ 400 today The
case viii 40 to the jury today
Returns From MlsslssIppl l. " Pat.
tcrson has returned TO oklahoma CITY
from Mississippi whore he was called sew
eral DAYS ago on account Of the death Of
his father
Roads to Appear October "a hear
INK on the citation ~ The corporation
commission against the|Frisco and Rock
Island Railroad companies for contempt
Tor failing to comply with the order of
the corporation commission relating 10 the
fling Of plans for the oklahoma titN
union passenger station, will be held Oc-
tober ~.
VIII speak at Amber state Supt r. II
Wilson will SO TO Amber Friday where
he viii speak In the interest " a con-
sOlidHted school. Saturday he win speak
IN 'NNNINIl ~ l'A'ff u lI''lAlh VI Nl' LOr
gan County Teachers association
Conservation officers Here ] + York
Of ruwhuskn and T.. NJ. mckinley NJ
Tulsa. state oil aud gas conservation Of
nCcrs, are I'm oklahoma CttS today on
business before the corporation commits
sion
p Henshaw IN Ssvarns corporation
f.E.ttt.IuNtNt,. gs.Hvs. IttVghYN "a tN Ia
Savanna today conducting "a hearing on
uu application relating to the location Of
t ruilruld station and the arrangement
~ railroad yards.
To Attend Teachers Nee, r. A Duke.
assistant state superintendent, Will go to
Duncan tomorrow to attend ~ meeting Of
the stephens County Teachers institute.
Judge Ralney Returns Judge Roht. NJ
RalncN, chairman Of the democratic state
campaign committee. returned this morn
ing pum Atokt where he has been for
thr past two days on court business
Blessing In toldervule ". l.. Blessing.
member ~ the state Industrial com
mission, IL In Holdcnvillc today Wsti-
wing I'M a damage suit I'm the district
court against the Rock Island Railroad
company Mr.. blessing was formerly n
Rock Island engineer
FL Reno Mayor Here T. DUFFY. may
or Of ElrReno, was In oklahoma City
this morning on business hefor, some y
the state departments.
Tulsa Attorney Here-Earl Sneod, an
attorney of Tulsa. was In oklahoma city
ON business yesterday n today.
lad 10 Good Farmer-Whcu Nhr corr
crop Of Earl Ross. q. years old, ISng
near Witcher. Was examined by County
Agent CsllnrmRn II was discovered tina,
the lad had grown nearly 100 bushels
on one acre Of land Young Ross is a corn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
NATIONAL SPEAKERS
TO ADDRESS AO CLUB

Lecturers OF national reputation will
probably speak before the Oklahoma
City Advertising club during the mex
two weeks, II was announced at the
clubs meeting today.
William T. Goitc will probably APP
pear here for a talk on Craftsmanship
and Advertising" ON October lS. while
Julius Schneider, formerly advertising
commissioner OF Chicago, will appear
later
Addrc>,c, by John Hill ct HIS Bus.
ines, college, and I W Fahy. adver
tlsing manager OF the Kerr Dtygoods
company, we're the principal features
of today, program
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
Germans Sink IS
Ships in Nine Days

BERLIN, oct 4-Thirty five ,c,-
sells Of countries at war with Germany,
with a total tonnage OF li.oOO we're
sunk by German submarine, IN the
North Sea or English Channel be-
tween September 70 and September 20,
the Overseas News agency announce.
This is in addition TO eleven British
fishing stcamcrs and four Belgian
lighters whose sinking already ha,
been reported Twenty seven OF the
thirty-ilyc we're fishing steamers.
Thirty-onc prisoners were brought III
BY the suhmarmcs-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
Campaign Begun
to Aid ArmenianS

WASHINGTON, Oct An active
campaign to solicit 100000 for re
lief Of about one million Armenian AMI
Syrian war victims is under way, di-
rected by the American committee ios
Armenian and Syrian relief \ state
ment BY the committee declared nearly
three quarters OF a million Armenian,
or nearly one-hali OF the number in
their native country al the beginning OF
the war, have been massaored by tn
Turks or have died Of hunger or dis
ease.
The commsttce urged special efforts
for collection of funds on October II
and p, the dates designated by Prc>,-
dent Wilson as special Armenian and
Syrian rcliet DAYS
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
Independent Buys
Another Magazine

NEW YORK. oct 4-Thc ludepcn-
dent, which six months < absorbed
Harpcr'S Weekly, announced today that
It had purchased the Countryside Mag
azinc. known as Suburban Lie until
two years ago IL will be continued
as a monthly publication.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
Chinese Reject
New Minister

PEKiNG, oct 4-Thc house OF
representative, has refused TO tatify
the appointment OF La Chen 1,rang a,
foreign minister because OF his moi
archial lcanlngs Premier luan CHI
Jul personally addressed the house but
his plea wa IN vain In Chen Is,an4
was minister OF foreign affairs in
Yuan Shi Raj, cabinet during the
monafchial movement.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
Vital Statistics
MARRIAGE License

Marriage License.
william - Thompson. SO years old.
Los Angeles. Cal. and Emogcue Wallis,
90 years Old. OF this city
Births.
Mr. and Mrs clemens II kortc. Okla
homa City. n daughter
Nr Rud Mrs Harry stewart. $50 West
rum street. u son
Mr. and Mrs rhilip VI Boone, III
West Third street. boy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
vEsPER COMPANY
IN new LOCATION

Construction OF a two.,lury garage
and ,alcsroom Tor the Nc,pcr automo.
bile company. Oakland and Chandler
dealers. wa, begun this morning at
Ninth street and Broadway At pres
cnt the company ocCuplc, temporary
quarter, IN the Columbus building on
North Broadway.
The building is 10 be built Of brick.
with white stone facing. II j., TO have
a total floor space OF l4OOO square
tc,t The second floor will be used
lor storage purposes.
The >alcNroom will occupy 800
square feet It's floor will be mad. OF
tile. offices and private offices on the
first floor will take up 1850 square feet
oi space
The \c,pcr company expects to QS
cupy lis ncw quarters by November /
LUTHER, okla Ivan Smith. 90
year, old, wa, kidnapped from school
by two men. one ot whom j., believe
tu hc NJ father The boy, parents ar
separated and he ha, been living with
AN aunt
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
WIREFLASHRS

NEW YORK The international
Brick LAYERS union, which seeded
some time ago, will return to he
American Federation Of Labor. II ha,
5000 members.
TAMPA Employees OF tive more
factories In the mold cigar industry
have struck Tor higher wage lhi,
makes a total Of 200 Of $1,000 cigar
makers here that arc ont.
RICHMOND, Va Major Henry $
Barrett OF the Fourth MARYLAND will
be courtmartlalcd on a charge OF max
ing %utteranCcS prcjud,clal to the mil
itary service IN a newspaper inter
view
PARSONS. kan~lucrca,cs OF from
J to IS percent have been given ITS I'M
organized labor by the Katy
ALBANY. y N-Thc court OF ap
pcals has upheld the right OF Chris
tan Scientists to treat persons a%itl,ct.
ed with diseases without obtaining a
license to practice medicine.
LONG BRANCH. \. - Motion
picture producers protested to Pre,i-
dent Wilson against the proposal Tor
a federal censorship oi moNng pic
turc.
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich James II.
len, 90 wears old, confessed to killing
Mrs. Anna ST John, " years old, in a
lonely road after marrying her. To get
her money
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

Howard at Waponer-Statc Auditor T..
y Howard will deliver an address In
Wagner tonight In the interest " the
democratic state and national ticket
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

Grocer Aequitted-U H. purncl ap.
pcOtcd IN police court this morning to
accuse g. II. Wood. proprietor ~ Il
grocery store OF maintaining y bootleg
ping ioiut He testified that several Mon
Knocked NJ the back door and entered
police officers testified that no other
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

70 Test DINNERS Tonipht-~orge
STILES, IA" florist. win drive mp to the
police station tonight to demonstrate that
his auto headlights IRE not glRring. lie
WAS picked MP last night on the charge
OF not complying with the DINNER ordi.
nance The argument win be settled by
the DINNER board
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

teen DAYS leave from his regiment At
San Benito, Texas lie came home to
attend to affairs connected with his pro-
censorship NJ the state university.
Here From Muskogee ! y Noon.
traffic manager Of the Greater Muskp-
gee association. was u visitor this morn
ing In the offices OF the oklahoma city
Traffic association.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

complaint had ever been made against
Wood other evidence tended to show
mat y quarrel over occupancy OF ooins
was the ,uuso u the trouble. aud Wood
VAS dismissed.
Auto Accident Reported Police were
notified thus morning Of " collision he
tween We ears NJ Sixteenth street and
'ennsNlvlrin avenue. A heavy car skid
dcd nav feet after brakes WE'RE applied
and struck u Ford delivery car The de.
livery cUt was knocked about thirty feet.
Neither driver was injured.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

Merchants 20 Decorate Practically
every merchant In the city has agreed
to decorate his place Of business In
honor of members Of the Oklahoma Ed
ucational association during the annual
meeting In this city November 20 and
December l and . II was announced at
the Chamber N Commcryc this morn
tpC
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

Minister Lesves-Rcv T.. S Lnody.
pastor OF the First United Evangelical
church, left today for Baltimore 60 at
tend a meeting NJ the hoxrd 81 mLs
slous of that church Mir Moody Is u
delegate from this conference. lie will
be- away two or three wees
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

PARSONS. kan-lucrca,cs of from
J to IS percent have been given ITS I'M
organized labor by the Katy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

Not Fair, Says Ames-Iudgc t. n
Amcs issues statement declaring that the
socialist "f1ir election law" IL not fair
but Ignores the majority party. lie de
ulnrcs that " would take away from the
majority the control OF elections.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

Speaking Place cnosen-Corncr Main
street and Broadway has been selected
ns place for speaking by Congressman
Scott Ferris saturday night. At noon
Nlr Ferris will be guest OF the Young
Mems Democratic club Mt luncheon In
basement OF ColCord building.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

Major Alley tere-MsJot John Alley
commander Of the third b., ai,o, We,
Oklahoma infantry. u In tho city on M.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1916-09-29

Nampa Leader-Herald: A deal was
consummated Saturday by which e.
H. Dewey and w. c. Dewey of this
city acquired a large interest in the
Capital News Publishing Co. Aside
from saying hat the policy of the
paper would De along Independent
lines and conducted primarily for the
upbuilding of the state, Mr.. E. H.
Dewey stated that there would be
no information to give out until af-
ter a meeting of the stockholders and
the management.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1916-09-29

Editor Alexander of the Lincoln
County Times sounds a life-sized
truth in the following: There is a
growing sentiment against the pres
ent expensive method of nominating
candidates for office. The primary
law doubles the expense to the tax
payers, in fact it is believed figures
will show that the primary election
costs a little more than the regular
election. Either the present law
should be changed in some manner
that will greatly reduce the expense
one election should be made to
cover the situation. Just at pres
ent the people are paying too dear
for their whistle"
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1916-09-29
Adm j. Railsback:

You are hereby notified that taxe'
for the year 1912, payable for the
year 1913, in the sum of $1.62, art
delinquent upon the following de
scribed property, to-wit: Lot. "a
Block Sd, Village of Richield, Lin
coin County, State of Idaho, which is
evidenced by delinquent certificate
No. 277, issued to Lincoln County,
Idaho, on the 4th day of October,
1913.
The above described property was
assessed for the year 1912, in the
name of Adm j. Railsback. The
aforesaid delinquent tax certificate
was purchased October, 1913, by Lin
coin County, Idaho. The time of re-
demption of said property will expire
on the 30th day of December, 1916.
The amount necessary to redeem
this certificate is $3.50, if paid be-
fore the 4th day of October, 1916.
AFTER THIS DATE ADD ONE AND
ONE-HALF PER CENT PER
MONTH.
j. w. LUNDIN,
Clerk of the Board of County Com
missioners.