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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-31
81, June ], 2, and /. 1916. World
Publishing Co. Publishers)
GALL FOR BIDS.

fMaterWorks ttnrt1
Bids will be received al the office OF the
CITY Auditor " the City Of Tulsa. Oklahoma,
until 90 p. m. Monday, June 8. 1916, for
the erection Of structural wire and ron
fence around settling basins and runways Of
Wattrworls Plant.
Plans and specifications for said fence may
be seen at the office OF Commissioner Of
Waterworks and Sewerage.
The right to reject any and an bids D. re-
served TO the Board OF Commissioners Of the
Cit yof Tulsa
A certified check IN the sum Of five 90
per cent Of the amount o. the bid will be
required from each bidder.
An bids will be opened and considered by
the Board Of Commissioners OF said city at
a meeting Of said Board 90 be- held IN the
City Hall at 300 a. mt Tuesday June g,
FRANK NEWKIRK.
City Auditor.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-31
BRIDGES & BRUENER,
Attorneys for Receiver.

Receiver OF jefferson oil Compan
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-31
BOARD AND ROOM

ROOM and board for young man. only three
blocks from postcffice. sol South Detroit.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-31
FARMS FOR SALE

FOR RENT-Two uufurnished rooms for light
housekeeping ground floor. outside en-
trance. close in. Phone 17l7'J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
HORDE IS IMPORTED FROM
 WEST VIRGINIA
Arrest Added, to Contract Violation by Railroad,
 Pair A1lege.

Evidence that the New Haven rail- road is importing great numbers ot negroes from the South, to work in this state, Rhode Island and Massa- chusetts, was furnished in the local court this. morning when two of them were arrested by special policemen of the corporation for trespass after they had been refused the labor promised them in their contr-
 The defendants, Harry Brown and James Richardson, both from West Virginia, furnished Judge Bartlett with their contracts to prove that the rail- road that had caused them to be ar rested. had brought them to New Ha- ven to work.
 When they arrived in that city they were refused employment and told the company had all the men needed. Both men then tried to get back to their homes but were. arrested for riding blind baggage in this city. @ I>
 The contracts which both men had agreed to work 10 hours day, seven days a week if required, promising to live in camps conducted by the rail- road for which they should pay A a week, including lodging and board. It was not stated in the contract what wage ther were to receive, although both said they had been promised 20 cents an hour.
 After hearing their testimony and carefully noting the contract contents, Judge Bartlett allowed both men their liberty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
OFFICIALS GET
 PERMISSION TO
 OPEN MACHINES

In the superior court today Judge Edwin s: Gager granted permission for the opening of the voting ma chimes used at the recent election in order that they may be used at the special election on Saturday, Novem- Der 25.
 senting the Democratic party, was present but made no objection to the opening of the machines and the court order directs that Cornelius J. Healy, Democrat, and Leon s. Baker. Republican, the machinists who have charge of the machines. break the seals and prepare them for the next election. The machinists began the work this afternoon and their tabu- lation will be accepted by the Demo- cratic party in the retabulation of the vote of Fairfield county.
 City Attorney William H. Comley, Jr., appeared on behalf of the city, which made the petition. Attorney Hugh J. Lavery appeared for the local Democratic committee and Attorney P. c. Calhoun represented the state
 Mir. Cummings at first submitted the following condidtions under which he would not oppose the opening of the machines:
 CD Retajbulation of all votes.
 (2) That the check lists shall be sealed and ylaced in the hands of the clerk of the superior court.
 (3) That the mechanism of the ma chimes be examined to be certain the machines are in good order.
 These conditions were acceptable to the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
SPIRIT BROKEN,
 FORMER BANKER ENTERS HIS CELL
Knapp Picture of Despair As He Starts to Expiate
 His Banking Frauds.

This noon at 12:30 the grim. fore boding gates of the county jail in North avenue, changed behind Herbert M. Knapp. For one year-a period that may prove life. owing to his physical condition-a member Of one of Bridgeport's oldest and most re- spected families, must wear the stripes of a felon,. live, sleep and break bread, with the outcasts of society. criminals of every type and vice.
 Two years ago Knapp possessing wealth, influence, a position of unim- peachable honor and the friendship of the highest public officials and bus mess men in the state, was entrusted with the savings of working men, women and orphans.
 Today deserted tby friends, he stood alone, in the superior court, self confessed embezzler of the funds plac- ed in his care, a gray haired and trembling man. throwing himself upon the mercy of the court; sitting with palsied hand and an anguish-torn con- science, listening to, the plea of his counsel for. leniency, in view of his former responsibility, his declining years, and i'll health.
 !: Never was the evanescent quality of affluence. friendship and social posi- ton more strikingly illustrated. Two years ago the head and brains of what was considered one of Con- necticut's most stable banking insti- tutions, his good will sought by all, today penniless, a wreck of his former self, he was led from the court house, without a friend to shake his hand or give him a word of encouragement.
 Wearing an old brown, sadly stained felt hat. he sank wearily into the seat of an automobile, outside the court house, occupied by Sheriff Simeon Pease and his deputy, Cunningham. He seemed the picture of abject des- pair as the trip to the Jail was started, oblivious to his surroundings.
 His transition from life of honor fin the world to that of criminal who must expatiate his wrong, behind gray prison walls, seemed disgrace and burden greater than human endur- ance could stand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
FL. BLANCHARD QUITS POSITION IN HOUSING co. Leaves City to Take Execu- tive Job With Detroit
 Lubricator Co. w. IT. HAM SELECTED
 AS HIS SUCCESSOR President of Building Firm Here Deplores Loss Of
 It's Manager.

Frank l.. Blanchard. recently ap- pointed manager of the Bridgeport Housing Co.,, has resigned. His suc- cesor was appointed by the executive commmittee of the company yesterday in the person of w. H.. Ham,, of the firm of French & Hubbard, consulting engineers, Boston.
 MT. Blanchard, formerly connected with the Ashcroft Manufacturing Co.,. and the Fort Wayne Electrical works in an official capacity, has announced his connection with the Detroit Lubri- cator Co. of Detroit, where he will soon reside. The business of the lubricat- or company is more closely allied with that over which he had supervi- sion at the Ashcroft plant and it is be- lieved that 1t is for this reason MT. Blanchard has determined oh his sud- den change.
 In paying tribute to the ability of the retiring manager, H. Fl. DeLoss, president of the Bridgeport Housing Co.,. told Farmer reporter:
 ''It is with deep regret that we are accepting MT. Blanchard's resigna- tion We were fortunate to get his services but we realize from his pe,,> sonal. standards he will make better success in his own line of work. The work undertaken by the Housing Co. is necessarily new to everyone of us
 ''Mr. Ham, whom we have employed, was born in New Hampshire and grad uated from Dartmouth college, where he took a post graduate course in civil engineering. He has been closely con- nected with engineering and construc- ton work and will enter our employ with a, great deal of experience in con- tracting and construction work"
 It was learned that the building committee of the company will meet Herbert Lucas, the architect accepted for the extensive building in the West End and if plans and specifications are approved, work will begin at once. Likewise conferences between the ex- ecutive committee, John Nolan, super vising planner, and the architect, Marcia Mead, in charge of the East End building, were held yeterday witn- out definite result.
 Announcement was made that be- sides the building work now undertak- en the directors of the Housing Co. are considering plans whereby the small investor and the owner of small pieces of property in the city will be aided in housing development. Nothing definite will be done in this respect until spring, as the proposition is too large and varied to handle while the big building projects are under way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
President Cancels
 Session of Cabinet

Washington, Nov. 14-President Wilson cancelled the Tuesday cabinet meeting and all other engagements to- day so he could dispose of the pile of routine work which has accumulated during the campaign.
 The executive offices were thronged with visitors. Word has gone out that very few new appointments will be made. The President, it was said today, would like to find places for some defeated senators and represen- tatives but cannot appoint them. to boards and commissions created by Congress because of legal restrictions against 1t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
CALDER RESIGNS AS WORKS HEAD
 AT REMINGTON
Surprise Occasioned by An nouncement of His Resig-
 nation From Arms Go.

John Calder, who has occupied the responsible position of works mana ger at the Remington Arms & Am- intuition Co. in Boston avenue since active production began last July, has resigned.
 Though not definitely confirmed it is generally reported today that his resi- ignation anticipates the possible acceptance of a lucrative position in France.
 MT. Calder, who has had wide ex- perience in mechanical lines and came to this city from willett, Sears & Co.,, Boston, has made many friends in this city during his so- journ here and the sudden decision to retire from his connection with the local plant will occasion great sur prise among his acquaintances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14

Previous to this, States Attorney Cummings and Judge Carl Foster. the latter representing Knapp, had spoken. The states attorney reviewed the history of the banking firm which failed. in September, 1914. He said Knapp was the responsible head of the organization and that when the failure came it. caused widespread losses among many innocent people. ! Cummings Reviews Case.
 "The bankruptcy proceedings" said MT. Cummings, developed facts which came to our office and we felt it our duty to start an investigation.
 'We had great difficulty in getting data because. the books of the con- cern consisted of many volumes and there was great mass of correspond
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
Accused of Robbery Woman Is Made Ill
 In City Court Dock

Lillian Johnson, colored, of 114 Howe street. who, it is alleged, gave Frank1yn Church, of Derby, a good night kiss and embrace, extracting a roll of $100 from his person, during the affectionate procedure, was taken suddenly i'll in the city court dock this morning, and her case was continued in $100 bonds until tomorrow.
 Church complained to the police that he saw several men annoying the colored women last night and accom- panied her home in order that she might be freed from their unwelcome inttentions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
HOUSE STILL IN DOUBT.

Washington, Nov. ,14.-Representa tive Doremus, of Michigan, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Com mittee, declared at the White House today that control of the next House of Representatives still was in doubt. He said the Democrats were certain of PIP votes and the Republicans of 211. with nine districts still in doubt.
 Any estimate of how the Progress sives, Socialists and Independents will vote on organization he declared pre- mature. MT. Doremus saw no pros poets for an extra session.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
RETURNS CUT MR. HUGHES
 MINN. PLURALITY
His Margin Now Only 155, With 1,500 Soldiers
 Votes Uncounted.

St. Paul, Nov. 14.-Mr. Hughes lead in Minnesota was cut today to below POO, with the final returns from the 10 precincts of Koochiching county, the complete revised vote of St. Louis county and a small change in Becker county.
 The totals now stand: Wilson, 17S,- ss1; Hughes, 179,136, giving Hughes a margin of 155. The Koochiching miss ing precincts were among those de- pended upon to help Wilson mate rially.
 The soldier vote had been practically a tie with about 1,5OO to hear from.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
HERBERT M. KNAPP, BANKER, PLEADS GUILTY TO 12 CHARGES OF FRAUD; IS SENTENCED TO
 FAIRFIELD COUNTY JAIL FOR ONE YEAR TERM

States Attorney Cummings, Who Took Initiative When Local Authorities Failed to Act, Re- fuses to Recommend Leniency- Court Views Collapse of Private Banking Firm as Result of Business Mismanagement Rather Than Deliberate Fraud-Action of Prisoner in Pleading Guilty Follows Conference of Counsel for State and Defense Law yers Advise Plea of Guilty-C Cummings Tells History of Case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14

Herbert Knapp whose operations head of the banking firm of Burr Knapp wrecked that private institution and caused thousands of people lose their savings sentenced by Judge Futile in the criminal court this morning spend in the county ja He pleaded guilty 12 counts to the charge taking money clients and convert ing the funds to his of the Knapp given sentence of one month.
 In passing sentence Judge Futile said he supposed not the of deliberately stealing from another
 He regarded it business failure which in the course of time might turn to
 I cant believe this falls within the class of deliberate hef said Judge Tutte T to he erred in judgment The loss of sandng the loss of in a community in which he held such high place. is undoubtedly blow him. think however, that the ought forbid the operation private banks the public will not have opportunity deposit money institutions which there is public supervision"
 The he realized the difficulties the state tered getting conviction in this and he inclined accept the suggestion that year in jail would be adeduate punishment sR
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
Son Is Witness
 Against Father

The uncommon sight of a son tes- tifying against the father whose ar rest he caused, was witnessed by spec tators in the city court today, when Jerome Abbott of 923 Madison avenue, was arraigned before Judge Frederic Bartlett charged with drunkenness.
 The defendants son. Frank Abbott, testified that his father refused to re- turn home at the request of members of the family and he caused his arrest. The court suspended judgment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
HORSE STEPS ON BOY.

Berdy Osgalos, 2 years of age, was run down by a team while playing in the street near his home, 199 Spruce street, this afternoon at l o'clock. He was removed by Dr. s. I. Aranki to St. Vincent's hospital suffering from lac erations of his hands and legs, the result of the horse stepping in hdm. His condition Is not serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
Russians Fall Back
 To Rumanian Line

Berlin, Nov. 14-Russian forces have retired from the Gyergyo noun tains, in northern Pennsylvania, to the Rumanian front as result of German and AustroHungarian att talks, says today's German official statement. To the south of Tulghes Pass. the statement adds. Bavarian and Austro-Hungarian batta1ions made progress despite the tenacious defense of the Rumanians
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
IDAHO MAY GIVE. PRESIDENT ONLY
 3 OF HER VOTES
One of Electors May Be Dis qualified by Winning
 State Office.

Boise, Ida, Nov. 14.-Because James E. Pincock, one of the four Democratic presidential electors chos- en in Idaho. also was a candidate for the state legislature from Custer coun- ty and was elected, Idaho's electoral vote, instead of being four for Presi- dent Wilson, is likely to stand three for Wilson
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
EIGHT REPORTED
 KILLED AS CARS SMASH HEAO-ON

Evansville, Ind, Nov. 14-Eight persons are reported killed in a head on collision between cars of thxl Evansville and Eastern Interurban line at Posey's Curve, a few miles from Yankeetown, Warrick county. A relief car carrying doctors and nurses has gone to scene from this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
GERMAN MERCHANT SHIP.
 FAILING TO STOP, DRAWS. FIRE OF MORSE WARSHIP|

Copenhagen Denmark Nov 14-The Morgenbladt says that Norwegian torpedo boat has fired upon steamer which refused stop when passing Savange The Norwegian fired shot at the rigging the then boarded the steamer and dsmaned her wireless Since the beginning of the foreign ships have not been permitted carry installation when in Norwegian waters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
DRIVE AGAINST RUMANIA.

London. Nov. 14-Redoubled efforts are being made by the Austrians and Germans against Rumania, Reuters Bucharest correspondent reports. Powerful Teutonic endorsements have been sent to the region of Orsova on the Danube, in Hungary, near the Rumanian border.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
Berlin Admits Big
 Losses Near Ancre

Berlin, Nov. 14-The stubborn de- fense made by the Germans of the po- sitions near the river Ancre which were attacked yesterday by the Brit ish caused the defenders to suffer in- portarit losses. the war office announc- ed today The capture by the British of Beaumont-Hamel- and St. Pierre Divion, with the lateral connecting lines, is reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
MASONIC NOTES.

A stated Communication of St. Johns lodge, No. 3, will be held at Masonic Temple. at 7:3O o'clock, Wednesday evening. Nov. 15. The M. M. degree will be conferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
FRENCH CHECK ATTACK.

Paris, Nov 1.-The Germans made an attack last, night west of fAuberive, in the Champagne, the war office an- nounced. The assault was checked by the French. On the Somme, in the
 vicinity of Pressoire, there was active
 artillery fighting. se $
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
OLE JOHN BOREAS ARRIVES WITH HIS WINTER SUPPLIES
Cold Wave from the Rockies Sweeps East, Sprinkling
 SnoWstorms Around. VERMONT COVERED
 BY 1O-INCH FALL
Zero Weather Prevails in Middle West and Border
 Troops Shiver.

1 Washington, Nov. 1.-The cold wave from the Rocky Mountain region continued to move eastward today and frezing temperature had extended southward to the border where the troops were feeling the effects. Pueblo. Colo, and Valentine, Neb., reported 8 1 below zero; Charles City, Ia.. and North Platte, Neb.. 2 below, The ad- vancing cold was becoming general through the middle west.
 Snow has been falling in New Eng land, interior New York and Great Lakes region and the upper ississippi valley while rain. sleet and snow were falling in the Ohio valley and Ten nessee, sleet and rain in the west Gulf states and rain in the middle states and southern New England. Much colder weather is predicted to overspread the Atlantic and east Gulf states states tonight and Wednesday and the upper Ohio valley and lower lake region tonight. Cold wave warn ings were issued today for the middle Atlantic states. except interior New York and the east Gulf ard south At- lantic districts. The temperature to- day had moderated somewhat in the north Rocky Mountain region but was much below seasonal average in all western districts. trag Fl Paso, Tex, reported, 22 degrees San Antonio 28, Del Rio 30, Corpus Christi 34, and Brownsville 38. At Chicago 16 degrees was reported while St. Paul reported 6, St. Louis 16, Omaha 4, Cincinnati 26, and IT, dianapolis 20.
 In the East. Buffalo reported 28 degrees, New York 52, Portland 22, and Boston 32.
 The West Indian disturbance was central south of western Cuba and moving northward. 1t was believed this storm would have effect of itensi- flying the cold in the southern states.
 SNOW IN VERMONT
 Montpelier Vt, Nov. -14.-Central Vermont was under a blanket of 10 inches of snow today. It had fallen during the night in the heaviest Mo- vember storm in many years.
 Chicago, Nov. 14.-Chicago ther- mometers registered the lowest tenn prature of the season today. The reading was 16 degrees above zero at a. m. A slight snow fell during the might.
 Detroit, Nov. 14.-A heavy snow storm is central over lower Michigan this morning. Six inches of snow fell at Bay City this forenoon. The storm was said to be sweeping towards Detroit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy and much colder to- night. Wednesday fair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14

The first snowstorm of the season fell in Watertown, N. X
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-14
Senatorial Investigations of Expenditures of G. O. P. Funds in Close Districts Will be Undertaken When Congress Meets.
West Virginia and Indiana Accounts Will Be Closely Scrutinized-Contests on Those States May Be Made by Democrats.

Washington, Nov. 14.--A senatorial Investigation of alleged misuse oi money on political campaigns was an- !nounced definitely today by adminis- tration officials. Preliminary plans have been made and a. resolution pro- ividing the machinery for the inquiry is ready to be introduced soon after Congress convenes next month.
 It was stated that evidence was be- ing collected but its details were not disclosed. The plan is to call those actually in charge of campaign finances before the Senate committee and investigate the details of their transactions.
 Various reports concerning : ure of money in certain states have come to Democratic headquarters as well as Republican headquarters Investtga- ttion into alleged attempts to colonize Al illegal voters in Indiana and West Virginia was begun several weeks be- fore the election.
 Tn these states Democratic leaders are blaming to contest the election of United States senators. Before the polls had closed last Tuesday charges of corruption were being openly made by Democratic chieftains and predic- itions were freely circulated that ex- posures would follow the election.
 Evidence is being gathered upon which to base contests in the election of Harry s. New and James E. Watson as senators from Indiana and Repre- sentative Howard Sutherland as sen- ator from West Virginia. New, on the
 of the Indiana returns, defeated face of the Indiana returns, defeated won from Senator Taggart Suther- land, in West Virginia, defeated Sen. ator Chiffon.
 It has been charged by Democrats that negroes were colonized from the South in states where the Republicans triumphed by small majorities.
 If contests are brought they will have to be initiated in the new Sem ate as each legislative body is the judge of it's own members. The Dem ocrats will control the new Senate by a majority of 12 votes.
 WILCOX WELCOMES PROBE
 New York, Nov 14.-The Republi- can national committee will welcome the fullest investigation of every pen ny spent by it, Chairman William R. Wilcox of the committee, said here today when informed of the steps for a Senatorial investigation announced at Washington.
 He said that no charges or informa- tion as to alleged misuse of funds in the campaign had been sent to any of ficials in Washington by the Republi- can committee.
 May Be Ballot Mix-Ups.
 Charleston, w. Va, Nov. 14.-With the announcement that recount of the ballots cast in Ohio county Novem- Der 7would be demanded on behalf of President Wilson and Senator Chill ton" and that similar recounts would likely be demanded in every county of the state, interest today centered on the disposition of the ballots. Here in Charleston it was said about half the ballots cast in one precinct were miss ing although officials said they might be found in a safe, mixed with other ballots, where they had been placed after the election.