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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1916-01-06

from Lawyer Hunter, the legal adviser
to the Stanleys. and who as referee in
bankruptcy had charge of the sale OF
Stanley hall when it went TO Detective
Blake as highest bidder for some un-
known client
In this letter from Lawyer Hunter,
letter in reply to some queries Mrs.
Stanley had made, the lawyer had
written:
Dear Mrs. Stanley-1n reply TO your in
Quiry the diamond from the sky is legally
the property OF any sole heir of the late
Colonel Stanley, whether son or daugh-
ter, Irrespective Of family tradition re-
garding 1t and the earldom of Stanley, etc.
Very truly. RALPH HUNTER, SR.,
Attorney at Law.
Mrs. Stanley had shown this letter to
Blair.
You know my suspicious" she re-
marked Il have reasons to believe
that this girl, Esther Harding, is the
real and only heir to all that Colonel
Stanley died possessed Of We have
no proof Of this. but | believe the gyp-
sy woman. Hagar Harding, possessed
Whatever this proof is, it can be as
sumed that the girl carries it with her,
especially now that she has disappear
ed She would not be likely to leave
so important document in any hid
ing place.
We cannot move in the matter le-
gally. for suspicious are not evidence"
I've 10 .
might mean the return of Arthur STAN
ley to tell the truth 50 far as he knows
it regarding the death of DR. Lee. You
would be implicated and the gambler,
Abe Bloom. and the detective. Tom
Blake, evidently possess proof Of your
guilt
For while the gypsy woman. Hagar,
who has been an imbecile since you
struck her had only photographs of the
discriminating thumb prints. it is evil
dent that Blake and the Blooms have
the Orginals-the thumb print ON the
bad check and the thumb prints you left
in the doctors study on the cashbox
and elsewhere. The price of their ST.
lence is the diamond when II comes to
light.
If this girl is the rightful heir Of
Stanley. the diamond is hers. and II
Arthur Stanley is an impOstor, the earl
dom in England is yours.
We are bound TO silence owing to
your rash and reckless acts. We must
make the most of the situation If Il
stranger has bought Stanley hall the
sale is not legal, and If this girl Esther
is the real Stanley the estates must be
restored TO her. and the diamond from
the sky rightfully belongs to her
What will she care for the family ira
ditions If 1t ever comes about that she
Is able TO prove or desires to prove her
claim? Doubtless she is keeping silent
ont OF regard for Arthur Stanley.
There Is one simple thing TO do.
Blair: you must marry this girl. Then
you will have clear claim to the title
and you WITH also possess Stanley hall
and the diamond from the sky. Nc
matter where the diamond may be, II
must ultimately come to light You
can then choose whether you will sur
render It IL the Blooms as the price OF
their silence. as Is now arranged. oil
buy them off from the wealth tina
comes to you as the Earl OF Stanley II
England"
d..
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1916-01-06

the crowd netticd Marmajukc Smythe
/ beyond endurance. and 80, taking LIS
! pur,A base, be mounted his horse and
ii" kwardly bore It away
He Aad hardly gone when Detective
Blake arrived driven over from the
Fairfax depot followed b another sta
tion carriage by Blair Stacey and bis
mother and the uliiated i.r cv,sy ut-
tie thing upset her and ~l, osuld Tell
yol Mrs Kaudo.pA
Blake asked that the house and the
| furnishing, H. Offered us "a whole and
rendered al opening hid 40 S..rr. Mrs.
Stanley drew her thin lips together
and Blair neryousiy dashed himself go
suppressed and muriorou~ anger
The Stauley- had not expected cumpet
tive bidding Blake admitted acting
for all unnamed oicm
Neither Blair nor his mother dared
openly afirout the hterlupcr as they
deemed him But they Ibid Desperate
is 90 the limit coz their rc~ufucc~ only
10 see Stanley tai md all is furnish
chased by the Eu2llsh lawyer, 20 for
$1,000 10 Thomas Blake the agent of
the unknown highest bidder
They dared not vent their cold au-
ger urVn the smiling and inSciutahic
Blake but Mrs stanley turned with 81
torrent OF bitter. coucmptuouS aihcS
upon poor Mrs Randolph. who hap
pcmed 10 remark that her poor nerves
were shattered and that She wanted
70 faint In consequence Blair and
his mother went to their house IN Fair
fax aud did not return with Mrs. Ran
dolph 10 Kichm'nld
Esther reached The gypsy rendezvous
worn and exhausted. not knowing O.
the sale Of Stanley hail. The slpsieS
deceived her with wild deli-ct hui she
onl, STAYED with these sincere though
humble friends long eu"ugh e. make
another uuayaillng search for Hag"r :
missing hoard
Meanwhile what ofrhe diamond nom
the sky
It CLEANS spon the breast u pa
poose nursed 10y its stolid nOthcr III
the glaru 81 tlr California sunshine
outsid. AN adobe hut Luke Lowell
II T. ,Ntcd. Is 10 see and gain AGAIN
tl,a diamond from the sky. lie mas
taken no with associates as pau as
himself and has become h1''legEe''
or Illicit whisky peddler WIN com
nsnion Of his own illI he passes 10y
the desert Indians hut and sees the
diamond the squaw has found s'eam
.,, =, tho sunshine. IL papoose play
thing. ,......, q,
# "a only IL Bit of glass aud linsel IN
thn mind II the soddcn. drink 'r"''nH
I,.l,nn fotber Despite the angry pro-
tests NJ the squaw the gliStchillI o'n"
ncnt is bartcn,d for the vile WnisS!
of the eager white man.
And so the diansond moves on "s"lu'
so,ua barbara. on the sehcoast' re-
sort for rich tourists, Is not la' away
anI ,hitbor Luke Lowell and his crohy
hear #. seeking n purchaser "o'e ~
buy this gem Of price.
with Arthur Stanley that was VINO
:. Ioi,n powell now. how fares ~
ROW have his fortunes. fortunes TO oe
sDundod nm stolen means. nrospereu
Not we'll as of
Arthur has fallen into the hands OF
al sharks and has invested the ou'nm"
MI thunder in the GOOD Hope wells. me
Good Hope wells have been Joke ol
,hosc MI fields. But who is TO warn |"
0uinless young Investors
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1916-01-06

t,u's came to sigh over the vanishing
f'ory OF the old regime.
nut to the poor whites and the care
less colored population Il was II fetc
ray ana a free picnic. Dog fights and
tue presence OF the eccentric English
r"yer' Marmaduke Smythe. enuvened
me proceedings.
as no purchaser OF the whole had
lome forward the auctioneer was pre-
laieu TO sell the historic and prond old
,'"ee and all the fine, old furnishings
sontnined. in separate lots. Pictures
naments. rugs had been brought out.
lpon the broad piazza to make the
e''oneers work the easier.
The evening world., 1916-12-19
ROUND ROBIN" SIGNERS
HELD IN BORDER CAMP
Eighth Ohio to Be Examined Pend
ing Investigation BY Gen.
Bells Orders.

Ell PASO. Tex, Dec. l9.-Gen.
George Bell jr.. commanding the
Eleventh Army Division here. has or
dered every one of $50 Ohio National
Guardsmen who signed the "round
robin" protest against their stay on
the border and against camp santa
tion and food, TO stay In camp until
the investigation now under way has
been completed.
The men are not under arrest"
said Gen. He'll to-day. I'VE want
them in comp whore an inspector can
find them Tor examination during the
investigation"
Maj. Ely Of Gen. Belrs stan went
to the Ohioans' camp this afternoon
TO start formal inquiry among the
men signing the protest.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.--Any post
office inspector. or any one elsc-army
officer or civilian-who takes a letter
from the mails except on request OF
the postmaster at the point Of sail
Ing. and based on a sworn statement
OF the person mailing such letter that
he wishes IL returned. takes his life
IN his hands," Postmaster General
declared to-day. His statement was
based on a question in connection
with tho Eighth Ohio Regiment :
round robin TO ascertain IL militar,
authorities could do such a thing.
The evening world., 1916-12-19
MACKENSENDR|VES
FURTHER AHEAD IN
DOBRUDJA SECTION
1000 RoumanianS and Rus
slams Taken as They Retreat
TO the Lower Danube.

BERLIN. Dec. 10 tby wireless 10
Sayvllle). Tho capture OF more than
900 Russians and Roumanians OH
tho I,oumanian front is announced In
to-doy's statement from army head
quarters.
The Russians and Roumanlans In
Dobruoja are continuing their re-
treat and are approaching the Lower
Danube.
The text of the abatement reads:
On the Gutin Tornaick. In the
wooded Carpathians, Russian pa
trolls were rcpulsed as we're at
tncks by Russian battslions on
tn" Naleputna Road.
During tho past two days In
local engagements more than
1000 Russians and loumanions
were brought In as prisoners ana
many vehicles. most OF them lad
on with provisions, were captured
The evening world., 1916-12-19
WHEAT SUDDENLY GOES UP
AND THEN DOWN AGAIN
Sharp Decline at Close After Re-
ports of Lloyd Georges Speech
Causes Advance.

CHICAGO. Dec. IA quick ad-
vance in the price Of wheat followed
reports OF the speech OF Lloyd George
supporting the answer given Ger
many by France and Russia. but a
belief that the British Premier had
left the door open for future negotia-
tions which might result In. peace,
started prices dropping again. and
there was n sharp decline just before
the close OF the market. -.
on the rise the market reached AS
high as before the peace proposal was
made. May delivery ascending to
$l.I1%. as against S1.64i7 to $f.6i&
at yesterdays close, jump OF to
~ cents. Following brokerage re-
ports that there was still u chance
OF peace negotiations. May wheat fell
back 10 sl,si3s, slightly under yes
terday's final figures. ~,
The finish ~ today's market was
wild ut $l.6i& to sl65h for May.
and the market as Il whole ranging
from 80. net decline to- &c. net 'ad-
vance as compared with yesterdays
close.
The evening world., 1916-12-19
$4,000 GERMANS
LOST ON SOMME,
SAYS BONAR Law
Chancellor Also Declares Capt.
Blaikie Will Not Suffer
Fryatt'S Fate.

LONDON, Dec. i9.--German Losscs
along the Somme have totalled 100000
mon. according to French estimates.
Bonar Law announced this afternoon
In the House OF Commons
IA despatch from Berlin last
night said the losses of the French
army to date have been S,so0,Q00
and OF the British 100000.
French losses on the Somme UP
to the end Of November were es-
timated by Berlin at not less than
$50 900 and those of the British ut
ESQ, ,00Ol
The Chancellor Of the ESchcqucr
also made solemn promise that
Capt. Blaikie would not share the
fate Of Capt. Fryatt.' Blake. captain
OF the Caledoniau. Is now a prisoner
of the Germans, and charged by them
with attempting to ram u German
submarine.
Fryatt was executed scvcral'months
ago for having made similar attack
ON a submarine. arousing the most
Intense Indignation in England.
BERLIN, Dec. 10 (by wircless) -
The losses OF the French army to date
have been 3.s00.000 and OF the Brit
ish 100000. the Overseas News
Agency says to-day. basing the report
on n competent military authority"
On the same authority the French
losses on the Somme up to the end
Of November are estimated at not
less than 100000 and those Of tho
British at 550.000.
The evening world., 1916-12-19
COLUMBIAN SUNK
BECAUSE SHE TOLD
OF U-B0AT NEAR
Note From Berlin Justifies the
Destruction of American
Steamship.

BERLIN. Dec. i9.-The American
steamer Columbian was torpodoed be-
cause, being once released after stop
page by n German submarine. she
sent out wireless warnings OF the
submarines zone OF operations, In
violation OF neutrality. This was the
German reply to-day TO the Amcri-
can Inquiries on the vessel. as made
in n note handed to United States
Charge Grew and by him cabled to
Washington.
The note declares that the COM
mander of tho German submarine
halted the Columbian during a storm
and subsequently relc ised her, mott
the American flag and the vessels
name. Columbian. New York"
Later 1t was found that the Colum-
bian had sent broadcast warnings
that there was n submarine in the
vicinity. The Columbian was then
stopped again and searched, and
steel. which Is contraband of war.
was found aboard her.
Therefore, the note concludes, the
sinking Of the vessel was not IN vio-
lation of international law.
Tho Columbian, an American
Hawaiian liner, was sunk on Nov. 3
off the coast OF Spain.
The evening world., 1916-12-19
STRONG PLEA MADE
IN SUMMING Up BY
TE|PER'S COUNSEL
Only a Fiend Could Have
Committed the Crime, He
SayS-Attacks States Case.

BUFFALO. Dec. 19.--Justicc Charles
tions for the dismissal OF the indict-
ments charging John Edward Telper
with the murder OF his mother and
summing up of the case for the de-
fenso was begun by Edward II.
O'Mallcy.
I'm tho whole criminal history Of
the State" Mr.. O'Mallcy said. there
Is no such crime recorded as the one
charged against this man--the staying
OF his mother and brother for the gain
OF n few paltry dollars"
Teiper's affection for both his par
ents during thoir lifetime. his twenty
eight years OF good reputation. ideal
family relations and tho friendships
that he had made and still retained,
O'Malley. The murder on the Orchard
Park Highway last January, he de-
clarcd. could have been committed only
by n rum-crazed or drug-crazed Grim
llldl ol ioN Hltu'diltN UT ny OHe WHO
slays for the lust OF blood. Mr.. O'Mai-
iey then made an attack on tho cir
cumstantial case which the prosecu-
ton had endeavored 20 built up
against Teiper.
"Circumstantial evidence can be
manufactured TO cover any crlme in
tho world" he said
Reaching the point where Teiper,
his mother. brother and sister left the
Orchard Park home in an automobile
Mr.. OMalley pictured Teiper wrapping
robes about the mother. who had Just
given him birthday present Of 800.
There was never Il flend born OF
women who wouldn't have stopped
then and there" Mr.. O'Mallcy said.
But the prosecution would have you
believe that this mothers loving
thoughtfulness brought merely a thank
YOU and never changed Teiper's alleged
purpose to slay her"
The prosecution. Mr.. OMalley de-
clarod, had failed To establish a motive
for the crime. Even IL Toiper had de
sired the $4,000 for his brick business
which he did not. It had been shown
beyond question, Mr.. O'Malley declared
that tho other members of the family
sharing In the fathers estate were
willing that he should have II.
The evening world., 1916-12-19
KANSAS FULL OF DRUNkS !"
DECLARES SENATOR REED
"A Most Fearful Combination Is Z
Kansan With Bottle OF,
Bourbon" He Saws. -

wASHINGTON. Dec. l9.-lIr' the
course of discussion OF the ..gen-
eral supply bill to-day. Sepator
Thompson of Kansas. urging passage
OF the bill. declared prohibition in
Kansas actually prohibits
senator Reed of Missouri, replylng
to Senator Thompson. said that al
though Kansas had prohibition and
Missouri was wet" drunkenness
was as much and probably more
prevalent in the prohibition state.
There are more drunkards TO the
square inch in Kansas declared
Senator Reed. than in any other
State of the union. II ever there was
a place in the world where the people
needed regulating 1t was in Kansas.
To my mind a most fearful combina-
ton is a kansan and Il quart Of
bourbon"
The evening world., 1916-12-19
GREAT CROWD In COMMONS
TO HEAR DAVID LLOYD GEORGE

quith's first appearance on tho noor
since the change In tho Cabinet
Numerous members OF tho allied
and neutral diplomatic corTs lent an
air OF official distinction to the gath
ering. Lord Northcliffo was among
the spectators, as wen as Lords
Reading. Burnham. lslington and Pr
rle. There was also "A scattering OF
Dominion Ministers. including Pre-
mlcr Massey and former Premier
Ward OF New Zealand.
Sir William Robertson. Chief OF the
Imperial STAN at Army Headquar-
ters. dressed In khaki. was In the
gallery.
The evening world., 1916-12-19

LONDON. Dec. iy.-Thrce- quarters
Of an hour before the House OF Com
mons was scheduled to meet this
afternoon a crowd packed all the GAL
lerles in the chamber and scores Of
prominent figures in British public
life were massed on tho floor. Not
since the memorable days In 1914 just
preceding the declaration Of war In
July. 1914. was there such a crowd
in Commons.
Lloyd George and former Premier
Asauith were both cheered as they
arrived. 1t was the first appearance
of Lloyd George as Premier and As
The evening world., 1916-12-19
TWO SEEK DEATH BY GAS.
waiter Die. on. Way 20 Hosp'tsh
But wife IL Recoverins.

Harry Johnson. twcnty-six. a waiter
o' No 23S East Smith street. and his
wife. Modec. nearly twice his age. turned
on the gas In their furnished room to-
day end closed all doors and windows
tightly, When Policeman Hearle broke
in ,hc door he found the man and wom-
an unconscious.
johnson died before the ambulance
could each Bellevue. The woman. rap
idlv recovering. watched them take her
husbands body TO tho Morgue wagon
while she was being carried to ward.
The evening world., 1916-12-19

supposltion that the Government had
OF would have concrete and precise
indications AZ to the bases on which
negotiations would be opened.
AS I said on tho day before yes
terday, this supposition does no; cor
respond with the facts" the Foreign
Minister continued. There In no sign
OF conditions or bases for negotiations
In the cnemy's note. l possess no in.
formation In regard to eventual con-
ditions OF peace beyond the note from
tho enemy which l read In the
Chamber.
The evening world., 1916-12-19
OiEO.

ATRINs.-At her residence. 22s West
140th st.. Dec. II. lelo. ELLEN. be
loved wife OF the late Joseph Atkins. ma
tive OF CroaSh. County Limerick, Ire
land.
Funeral from above residences. Wed
nesday. Dec. 20, at 0.3o A. Nj! thence
to St. Charles Borromeo's Church. Wss;
i4lst st. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Automobils cortege.
MOON.-MARTIN ]. MOON, a7a W. 10Th
ct. Born In County Mayo, Ireland.
Funeral arrangements o-moriow
morning from the. above address. lie
is survived by his son, Martin.
INIrCHARD.-W A.. son OF the
late Margaret and Robert Prltchard.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend funeral from Joseph II.
Klernan's funeral parlors 34S Isl ave.
Wednesday. > 4. VI. Integment Cal
Nstys -,---4.--. ~I----.~-.-.------
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Speaking OF tho western front. Mr.
Lloyd George referred TO the growth
Of the British armies there. and con-
tinued:
II am convinced ultimate victory Is
sure IL the nation shows the smmo
spirit of endurance and readiness TO
learn al the mud-stained armies at
tho front"
Turning to the more purely politi-
cal OF the domestic problems before
the new Ministry. Mr.. Lloyd George
said.
I'VE are anxious 10 avoid all con-
troversiai questions. The function
OF the Premier and leader Of tho
House OF Commons have been sep
aratcd because n was believed the
double tasks wero too much Tor ono
man. The Organization OF the now
Cabinet is best adapted for the pur-
pose OF war. In war YOU want prompt
decision, and the allies have suffered
disaster after disaster from hardness
u decision"
The Premier declared the new
Ministry had dec ided TO take over
complete control OF aii shipping.
as they now have control Of all
railways.
Tho new Minister OF Shipping IN
the Cabinet, Sir Joseph Patton Maclay.
will consider the speedy construction
OF more ships 10 replace the shortage
occasioned by the war.
The Premier also announced the
The evening world., 1916-12-19
CHICAGO WHEAT AND CORN
MARKET.
Deutschland Not to blame for
Fatal CoIltsiOn.

NEW LONDON. Dec. ia mistaken
bell signai given by Capt John H.
Gurney OF the tug T A. Scott Jr. when
that vessel and the German submarine
Deutscshland were drawing close to-
gether In the swirling waters on Race
Rock, In Long Island Sound, was re-
sponsible for the collision between the
two vessels on Nov. II, which resulted
in the loss OF the tug and its crew.
according to the finding OF the Federal
Steamboat Inspectors. made public to-
day. Capt Koenig OF the Deutschland
Is exonerated from blame,
The evening world., 1916-12-19

appointment of Lieut.. col. Sir Neville
Chamberlain as director of universal
national service.
The new national service depart
mcnt. the Premier explained, Will
schedule all Industries and list all
labor. material and power.
This step. he said had come about
through the new Governments deter
mination that every man be employed
on work OF national Importance, as
necessary TO make swift answer to
Gcrmany's national levy-meaning
the recent man power bill' enacted
at Berlin.
There must be some means
devised" the Prime Minister as
serted. whereby the allies can
arrive at quicker decisions and
promptly carry them out. The
policy Of a common front must
become q reality"
Lloyd George said tho time had
come when the domlnions should he
consulted more formally as to the
war. An imperial conference would
lie summoned at an carly date 10
discuss vital questions.
The Premier said he was convinced
the Irish question was IA misundcr-
standing. and that he hoped this mis-
understanding would be removed.
Settlement Of the Irish question. the
Premier added. would be "A great war
measure.
The evening world., 1916-12-19
Pucb1n and OrisRbR In the Hands
of Mexican lie Nnl a In Il isls.

Ell PASo. Tex. Dec. i9.-Pucbla and
Orizaba have fallen into the hands Of
soldiers OF Felix Diaz and Jalapa Is in
the hands OF othcr rcvolut ionary forces.
according to reports received to-day by
United states Government agents here.
SkirmishinE between de facto and villa
forces was reported south OF chihuahua
City and near Santa Rosalia.
The evening world., 1916-12-19
NH to Give Government Control Of
Radio stations.

WASHINGTON. Dee ia bill pro-
viuinR for absolute government con-
troll OF radio statinos was introduced
In the House by Chairman Alexander
of the Merchant Marine Committee
late to-day. Mr. AloAandcr's sponsor
ship makes the bill practically an Ad-
paanihtrAt.ln measure,
The evening world., 1916-12-19
NEGOTIATIONS With GERMANS
FLATLY REFUSED BY RUSSIA

Minister Sonnino said in the Chamber
Of Deputies yesterday that several
resolutions which had been intro
duced In the Chamber In regard to
the peace proposals. OF the central
powers seemed to be based on the
The evening world., 1916-12-19
One soldier Vote breaks "a Tie for
OfIicc

ALBANY. Dec. l9.--Thc official vote
OF the National Guardsmen on the
Mexican border, cast Nov. Z. was being
canvassed throughout the State to-day.
ON Election Day William X. Murray.
Democrat. and Samuel 4. McGailn. Re
publican. were tied for the office OF
city Assessor with 2.207 votes each.
Only one Cohoes soldier. George A.
Kelly. voted on the border. His ballot
broke the tie to-day and elected Muir
a.
The evening world., 1916-12-19
BiII Passed 10 Suppress the ]. ". W.
In Australia.

LONDON. Dec. 19.-The House Of
Representatives OF the Australian
Commonwealth has passed a bill for
the suppression OF the Industrial
Workers OF the World. says n Reuter-
despatch from Melbourne TODAY
Premier Hughes. adds the despatch,
denounced the organization and its
leaders.
The evening world., 1916-12-19

PETROGRAD. Dec. l9.--The Coun-
ell OF the Empire to-day declared
unanimously In favor OF a categorical
refusal OF the allies 10 enter peace
negotiations with Germany
ROME. Dec. 10 tvia Paris).-Foreign gn
The evening world., 1916-12-19

LONDON. Dec. io.--Iloyds Shipping
Agency announces that the Spanish
steamer Ason has been sunk. The Asou.
of 2Osi tons gross. was built at Cadiz
in 1901 and was last reported as arriving
u, bordeaux on Nov. 25 from Ayr. Scot
land
The evening world., 1916-12-19

been great simply stand here to give clear and definite support the
statements they have made
ANY who wanonl proongS this conflict has crime on his
soul which tears could not cleanse but any who andon
the struggle without attaining the object would bc guilty
Are likely attain object by accepting the German proposals
Historic example regard the proposal with dble
"The Chanos speech and the afford small hope
for an honorable lasting settlement The phrases about defee
ded the German nation Great Britain wished to
check German development