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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10
ETHEL WHITE MAY
DIE FROM POISON
Woman WHO Took Bichioride OF Mer-
curry l. i'm Dangerous
Condition.

The condition of Ethel White, who
attempted to commit suicide Tuesday
night by taking six tablets of bichlor-
ide of mercury, is unchanged, accord
ing to attending physicians.
Shortly after she had been put un-
der medical care, 1t was announced
that her death would be only mat
ter of time. Since that time there
have been no contradictory state
ments and her condition Is therefore
considered dangerous.
No relatives have responded to tele-
gra phic word sent them: The woman
is 10 years old. She took poison while
stt wing at 330h East First street
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10
Emperor Watching Fi.ht.

PARIS, Sept. S.-Emperor William,
according to La Liberties correspond
ont at the front. is watching in per-
son the fierce struggle thlt is going
on for the possession Of CombleS
The chief gain Of yesterdays battle.
tho correspondent says, was that Of
the French General Micheicr's forces.
which reached the railroad running
from Rove to Peronne and hold Il
for a distance Of two and one-half
miles with the result that the Ger
man line of communications behind
The Somme are now entirely in the
Ihands OF the entente allies.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10
Western Association Ball
Park Bought From City
for Terminals.
THE PRICE WAS $4,000
Purchaser to Forfeit 5000
if Road Is Not Built
in Year.

Assurance that new railroad
would lie built into Tulsa within a
year was one of the considerations Of
fered yesterday by Charles Page,
president of the sand Springs rail-
way, in buying from the city commits
sion the square of property now oc-
cupied by the Western association
baseball park.
Unless this forecast transpires, Mr.
Page Will pay to the city In addition
to his purchase price Of $4,000 a for
felt of $4,000. the sum to be consid-
cred as part of the original purchase
price.
Although the purchaser made no
announcement as to his use of the
property, it is thought that terminals
ard stations will be established upon
that and adjacent ground which has
been sold.
1t is known that negotiations have
been on for some time between one OF
the most important trunk lines in the
middle west which could with ease
come into Tulsa. The railroad is be-
lieved to be considering an agreement
whereby 1t will receive the outbound
freight of the Sand Springs railway
The city commission bought the
ball park property five years ago at
a cost of $4,000, thus making $4,000
on the deal. The only revenue curing
this time has been rental from the
ball team. which has been barely
enough to pay taxes.
Although 1t is AZ yet too early to
formulate plans. 1t is probable that
the proceeds from the sale will be
used to remodel the police station and
to build a new fire station on Second
street between Main and Boulder.
II is the intention OF the city Off
cials to put the entire central fire de-
partment in the new building ana to
turn all the building now occupied by
the police station over TO the police
4
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10
HOLY FAMILY
SANTA IE STILL HOLDING OUT
T.. Il. Ripley Rciteratcs Statement
Concerning AdamsOn Bill.

CHICAGO Sept 3-E. 2. Ripley,
president OF the Atchison, Topeka 4
sarta Fe Railway company, departed
tcuipht for New York TO attend u
meeting of the board Of directors OF
the road next Tuesday Before leav-
ing he issued formal statement re-
lterating one made at Topeka several
days ago explaining that the road did
not intend TO comply with the Adam
son eight-hour law except when or
dered to do so by the court of last
tcsOrt "
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10
COURTHOUSE BURNS
ARRESTS FOLLOW
Alleged Members of Cattle Rustling
Gang said to Have
Caused II.
Special to Tie World.

Special to Tie World
OKLAHOMA CITY. Sept. s-The
Roger Mills county courthouse at
Cheyenne. with all its valuable rec
ords, was destroyed by fire early this
morning.
The sheriff has arrested Shorty"
Wick, "Speck" Clark and Charles
Houston. alleged members of a gang
of cattle thieves, on charges of arson.
and other arrests Will be made later.
The loss on the building 10 estimated
at 100000.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10
Charters Issued.

OKLAHOMA CITY. Sept. s.--Sec-
retary Of State j. l.. Lyon today issued
the following charters:
Phillips Mcneil company. Sperry,
capital. $4,000; incorporators. +. w.
Mcneil, J. +. Phillips, Annie Mcneil,
Sperry.
Cap Rock Oil syndicate. Oklahoma
City, capital. 100000; incorporators,
John Nancy. G. W. Fowler. II. L. Nc
Cracken, Oklahoma City.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10

JACKSON. Mich, Sept =. - Two
persons were killed and "a injured.
two fatally. late this afternoon in =
head-on collision between two trac-
tion cars on the Michigan United Ha'l-
way Companys lines at Rives juno
ton, ten miles north OF here.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
BEGINS MONDAY A. M.
Bringing Many of Old
Students Back.

Enrolment in both high school and
grade schools will begin at $3.50
o'clock Monday morning and will
continue through the week. All pTin-
cipals will be on hand from $50
o'clock until 1880 o'clock each day.
School will open September IS.
In the case of the high school, it
Will be found of distinct advantage to
enroll either Monday or Tuesday. ac-
Wednesday the force of teachers will
begin making up the yearly program
and schedule of classes.
This schedule is made to conform
to the greatest number of individual
programs which already have been
filled out. Consequently those who
enroll Monday and Tuesday will be
given consideration in the formation
of the schedule. Those who enroll
later will have to suit their individual
programs to the limitations of the
schedule.
Many Return.
Fully five thousand students who at
tended the school last year and who
were enrolled as they graduated from
the high school already have filled out
their programs and enrolment cards.
These students will be required to rat
ify the enrolment this year. This may
ne done either by calling at the high
school office or telephoning in case
no changes are to be made.
AT the tim. of enrolment all stu
dents who graduated from grade
schools last year will be asked
whether they would agree or object
If they were assigned to junior high
school, which will be held at some
of tho larger buildings.
Unless enough signify their pleas
ure with the plan the junior high
schools will not be established as
authorities are not designing to force
the youngsters to stay away from the
main building against their viii.
Grade school children are not re-
Iuircd to enroll before the opening
81 school. Principals Will he on duty
mostly for the purpose of assigning
new students and giving information
to parents.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10
LOCAL INVESTORS
BUY UP CITY BONDS
Three Hundred Thousand
Dollars Worth Sold at
Large Premium.
OUTBID FOREIGNERS
City Will Take Up Issue of
$1S0,000 Which Is to
Improve Plant.

No better display of the faith which
predominatcs in the minds of the
real men who have shared in build
ing greater Tulsa that nothing IS
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-10

Including pattern hats and
adaptations of the most eX-
elusive models from GAGE,
FISK and others.
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28

the door which communicated with the
main entrance. Whoever it was that
thus demanded adj 'ttance, he or she
was not only in great hurry, but
knew the Hell-cats' secret code, so
the door was thrown open without any
hesitation, and Bill Reilly rushed in.
you've got to quit, boys I" he shout
ed, IAN be quick about 1t, as the cops
will have this place surrounded in just
ten seconds"
Now, Reilly's past record was bad
enough, or good enough, according to
the point of view of the nearer, that
any warning from his lips should be
listened to with respect. 1t was true
he had not been seen of late in his ac-
customed haunts, but 1t was nothing
new for member of the gang to re-
tire from society for several months,
or years-for such period, in fact,
as judge might determine-and then
rejoin the circle as though time were
not.
But Two-Gun Jake was not minded
to let his helpers dispense without
making good his threats against Bur-
ton. The man was noted for the cal
lous brutality with which he would
wreak spite on any victims who dis.
appointed him in the matter of money
He had been known to leave for dead
an unfortunate bank messenger whose
wallet produced only $50 instead of
the $4,000 which the thief had ex.
pected.
He drew u knife now, and stopped
| over the PROSTATE Burton.
"You hear?" he growled vindictive.
ly. 'The cops are comm; you've just
got five seconds to decide what you
mean to do, or this knife will be
buried in your
Burton would probably have regard
ed the mans threat as sheer bluff
but Bill Reilly knew better, and real.
lied that If the young millionaire's life
was to be saved he must act fearless.
ly, and at once. Rushing at Two-Gun
Jake, he spun the man off his feet
with very effective upper-cut.
This assault, coming from such an
unexpected quarter, momentarily stu.
pefied the Hell-cats, and the men hold
ing Burton relaxed their grip. AS u
result, John regained his feet, and
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28

to open the lock, believing that II he
could only gain the narrow passage he
might be able to fight his way cut.
10 his surprise, the door opened in
his face, and Two-Gun Jake entered
The gunman took in the situation in
a second, and flung himself at Burtons
neck. John was momentarily stag
gered by this unexpected assault. Be-
fore he could recover himself he was
grabbed by a dozen hands and pinned
against wall.
He had never before set eyes on such
a loathsome crew as the men into
whose clutches he had fallen. Each
face bore the impress of crime and
drink. The low forehead, the wolflike
jaw, the receding chin. eyes baleful
with lust and avarice-these were the
features common to the Hell-cats, who,
indeed, must have been named by an
artist in criminal nomenclature.
Two-Gun Jake relinquished his hold
when his assistants were able to secure
John without his help.
$50 you are the wise guy who goes
around flashing dollar bills for the
benefit of the deserving poor?" he
guffawed loudly. "Well, 1 guess there's
no one more in need of your kind help
than this yer crowd. We're goin' to
trouble you, Mr.. Burton, for ten thou
sand plunks. That's our price-not n
cent less. An make no mistake, you're
goih' to pay and keep a shut mouth
afterward, or We'll increase your
weight with several ounces of good
solid lead. Now, what's it to be? A
friendly sentiment, or the other thing?"
Burton did not reply at once. He
was trapped, and knew it. He looked
almost compassionately at the girl who
had decoyed him to this den, and she
flushed violently under his piercing
gaze. He noticed that wizened old
hag was now standing by Blanche Grit
fms side. and apparently gloating over
the success of the strategem which
brought this rich prize within the tolls,
but John had fleeting impression that
the girl was secretly ashamed of her
share in the work. He endeavored to
, temporize.
eff you fellows have any common
sense" he said, you must know quite
well that even man reputedly wealthy
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28


was mus abie TO heip reilly IN the III
rous struggle which now broke out
because JAKE was the nrst 10 uhoer'
stahu heiiiys strategy ana promptly
-. . ,N,, ~ p'' INV
VI
ois pihsin ior .iihe' he
se"eu -, w " H. oo9S' "h se' oo'i
Vi eh
Inc marvel was that reviewers were
not useu' possibly some sense OF real
ana instant DANGER withheid the gang
from creating more noise than was aD'
so'u'eIv necessary Ihey put 1orth eV'
cry eiior'' however 10 overcome the
wv inn anu burton eouiu onis aee
out VI .he .''ii Vi MS eye ti'ut MS uli,
nno"n iescuer was innhIhs e"i'"h'
"sn' "s"ins' o'er"ieiiiiihs ouus'
ne TOO was ABOUT 10 coilapse again
uhuer tne uhiteu attack OF -FOUR or hVe
men, when the door was burst open
ana NUMBER OF ponce In UNIFORM ap-
peareu'
The tight stopped then and there
OF course. The sole intent OF every
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28
TWELFTH EPISODE
Into the Pit
The Hell-cats.

The Hell-Cats.
When, if ever, the biography of John
Burton, tenth marquis of Castleton, is
written, his adventure with the gang
of notorious criminals known to the
police and to newspaper reporters as
the "Hell-cats" will probably bulk large
in that interesting and exciting record
In the first place, it was through
their instrumentality that he had met
Grace Coe, an event fraught with the
utmost significance to his future life
secondly, he contrived to get himself
marked down for the gangs signal ven
geance, with results which nearly
proved disastrous on more than one oc-
casiOn.
The affair began so quietly that nc
one could have suspected its extraor-
binary outcome. One morning John
was seated in his study, going through
some business papers, when his valet
announced that poor woman wished
to see him. Burton at once gave an EN-
phatic refusal. He had learned long
since that philanthropy. If it would
be reasonably successful, must act
along business lines, and all appeals
for his assistance were straightway re-
ferrcd to trustworthy secretary, who
either Investigated them in person or
made inquiries through one of the
many charitable associations in the
city. BY this means the young million
aire was saved, at least, from down
right swindling.
The servant was leaving the room
when 1t became evident that the would
be visitor refused to be denied. She
had crossed the hall and was striving
nouncehnent.
Moreover, John had heard a soft
well-spoken voice saying tearfully:
II am sure If only Mr.. Burton would
come aud see my mother he would help
her. There is no one in all this large
city more deserving of assistance"
Bitter experience should have taught
Burton that the more plausible the
story the greater chance there was that
1t might be, based on deceit. But he
never could refuse the appeal of a
woman, so, changing his mind, he bade
the valet allow the applicant to enter.
Yet, soprs degrees of prudence having
been tered Ga him by events. he nc
soonS' saw t:,at the newcomer was
you7s and good-looktng than he made
secret sfgn which warned the serv-
mt to temain within earshot.
The girl, who was very poorly
dressed. and seemed to be in n state of
genuine misery, told him that her
hume was Blanche Griffin.
my mother has been broken down
BY anxiety and Illness" she explained
"Fnther fled two years ago, and my
brother Is in hospital, having been
serioifsly injured while ut work in q
riunition factory. We have really tried
hard. Mr.. Burton. to keep body and
soul together, but my mother absolute
~ refuses to have our wretched little
faurily troubles Investigated by the
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28

does not carry large sums of money In
his pocket. Moreover, If 1 send to my
bank for any such amount as that
which you demand, there will certainly
be an investigation before 1t Is handed
over to your messenger. Now, If you
will be reasonable am willing to help
you-even by purchasing my freedom
II you insist on putting 1t that way
but l must warn you that you are sim
ply counting disaster by asking for
such preposterous figure"
you can chuck that here and now,"
broke in Jake, fiercely. "All you've got
to do, mister, Is to sign your check. or
send for your check book II 1t isn't
in your pocket. Go through
hint" he went on, with truculent
sign to the others. Lets see how he's
fixed. We must have that money this
morning, an he'll soon he glad to get 1t
here"
ferocious grin on the mans face
showed that he meant exactly what he
said. He would stop short Of no vile
means to enforce his demands. or
course, Burton should have yielded
forthwith and trusted to the law to
avenge his wrongs, but his gore rose
at the notion that these rufiians should
be able to plumber him with impunity,
and he risked everything on new and
desperate effort to free himself.
Physically, he was match for any
three among them, but 1t was foolish
thing to tackle dozen desperadoes,
any one of whom might have put u
summary end to the affair by knife or
pistol.
Two-Gun Jake was evidently afraid
that something Of the sort might hap
pen. AS John went down under com
bined attack he heard the leaders
warning yell:
ute him. up, the swine, but don't
hurt him too much. He's worth moth
In dead"
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28

full details of the affair from Its IN
tended victim, and Reilly slipped out
of the Office soon afterwards In order
to change his clothes and remove from
his face and hands the evidences of
that breathless struggle.
Burton was therefore left alone
with Grace Coe, the valet having gone
with the police. 1t was the first time
the two had met, and John, finding
himself in company of charming
young woman whose life was devoted
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28

to philanthropic effort, expounded the
theory which possessed him like
nightmare.
mo matter how 1 strive" he said
bitterly, IL can never escape from the
dreadful knowledge that humanity is
in the grip Of Evil"
Grace was shocked and distressed
by such an opinion from the lips Of
man who seemed to speak with sin
certify. She shook her head.
II do not agree with you, Mr.. Bur
ton," she answered. my experience
of life leads to directly opposite con-
clusion. 1t is nothing new to me to
hear such views, however. because my
own father holds that 1t is impossible
to reform n criminal, but am certain
that this terrible verdict on mankind
is both unjust and unwarranted BY
the facts. Why, you owe your life
today to Bill Reilly. notorious bur
glar who has committed numerous
crimes and has served several terms
in the penitentiary
John was decidedly taken aback by
the girls vigorous defense of her
protege. He smiled, and did not re-
office, with its businesslike equipment
and practical air, he decided to inves-
tigate Miss Goes theories.
81 am interested in settlement work."
he said at last. 81 have seen some
thing of it already-under different
conditions-and would like to learn
your methods. May 1 come occasion
ally and help your
Grace blushed prettily Not every
day did she receive offers of assist
ance from young and good-looking mil
lionaires.
1--WE are always glad of the coop
Grafton of earnest-minded people," she
said simply. and John liked her all the
more that she did not accept his serv-
ices too readily.
Oddly enough, Grace's convictions
were tested severely that very night.
Infatuated by the failure Of his at
tack on Burton, Two-Gun Jake re-
solved to break into the Goes home
and rifle 1t of money and Jewels.
Blanche Griffin was his tool. When
he had forced window and seen that
the coast was clear he helped his con-
federate to enter Grace's boudoir.
The girl was actually collecting a
number of valuables when she upset
n vase, and was surprised by Grace,
who walked in from her bedroom.
Instead of screaming for help she
caught the would-be thief by the arm,
spoke to her kindly, and soon brought
tears to Branches eyes.
Jake, witnessing this scene from the
garden, was so astonished by II that
he neglected his own job and was
grabbed by patrolman, who straight
way brought him into the lighted
room.
Grace, however, was true to her
principles. She denounced the police
man and literally dumfounded Jake by
declaring that Blanche was her maid,
The result was that Jake was set at
liberty, and Grace kept the discredited
Blanche In the house ms her guest.
Blanche Griffin was so overcome by
this treatment that she promised to
reform and undertook to cut herself
adrift from the Hell-cats forthwith.
Thus far, things had gone well, but
the days doings had sown the seeds
of future mischief, and John Burton
was destined to receive further and
very bitter proof of his theory that
Humanity was In the Grip OF Evil.
even as his meeting with Grace Coe
had brought to him the realization that
there was something of good In the
world.
(END OF TWELFTH EPISODE.)
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28

ladies' who come around on what they
term 'slum work 1t is not our fault
that we have to live in the slums, and
1t is hard ON broken-down working peo-
pie that they should be classed with
outcasts simply because poverty has
overtaken them"
The plea was nothing new to John.
He had often found the direst want
among the honest and Industrious poor,
And one of the chief difficulties organ
zed charity has to conquer is brought
about by the false pride which refuses
20 make known its sufferings. He was
somewhat attracted. too, by the girls
manner and appearance.
CHANGING at diary, he found he had
no engagement Of Importance thot
mornIeg. TIE weather was fine, and
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28

II hear the travelling salesman who
struck this town few days ago pro-
posed to three girls In the course Of
one evening"
Il suppose he thought while he was
here he might as well show them sam
pies of his affection"
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28
.NovtuzED ,ns of anLs


John Burton. a worker in q steel mill.
suddenly inherits an English title and $780,,
il necessary. in an attempt to solve the
question. '1s Humanity in the Grip of
Evil7'' Each episode OF this series forms
a distinct story in itself depicting his ex-
periences in his search for the truth.
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28
Stuno.

Stuno.
The Hawker-Buy some flowers for
your wife?
But l am not married"
swell, then, guv'nor. buy the lot to
celebrate your luck !"-London Tit
Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28
The Vendetta.

The fight had ended and Burton was
lying on the floor, helpless in the grip
of his assailants, when the gang was
startled by an imperative knock on
Gilpin observer., 1916-12-28

llceman gruflly. 1--WE caught him on
the job. II he's honest why did he
rum"
The argument was unanswerable.
Reilly was handcuffed forthwith, and
would have been led away in durance
vile had not Burton come in with the
valet. OF course, John recognized i'm
medlately the man whose valiant in
Prevention had saved him from seri.
Gus injury If not from death itself.
"Why," he cried in amazement, "this
chap is on our side. He helped me ut
critical moment. If he had not
fought with the utmost courage 1
would have had knife between my
ribs"
The police looked surprised, as well
they might. but Burton explained mat
tiers so lucidly and Grace Goes tribute
to Reilly's character was so convlnc-
ing that they had no option but to re-
lease the prisoner.
They saw, too, that they must not
cite him as witness, because his mp
pearance in behalf of the authorities
would practically condemn him to
death. His testimony was not really
needed, since they themselves had
caught the gang while actually en-
gased in kidnapping outrage which
might easily have eventuated in muir
der. So they went away, having taken