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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

BROWNSVILLE, Oct 8. - Last
nights bandit activity near San Beni,o
consisted of the activities OF four or
five Mexicans who stole a mule and
buggy from the property of farmer
named Long, eight miles from San Be
nito, according to an official report
made today by Col X. /. Bullard, com
manding at San Bcni,o.
Colonel Bullard said that a de,ach-
ment of the Fourth South Dakota in
iantry took up the trail which led to-
ward the Rio Grande. The trail later
was lost, and further pursuit was lett
TO i troop, Third cavalary at San
Pedro ranch, ten miles north OF here.
A ranger near San Benlto. it was re-.
ported today, was fired on last nigh,
from the brush. A detachment of eight
Oklahoma infantrymen made a search
near the camp.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
DISDAIN FOR CAMEL
COSTS LIFE OF THE
CITY PARK OSTRICH

660 r UMpY-GRUNT," the camel
T1ln Wheeler Park, tried TO re
new old acquaintance this
morning and his efforts resulted IN
the death Of an old friend. "Ma
bel the big ostrich, was a former
resident of nice pen in Swope
Park, Kansas City "Humpy- Grunt"
lived III pen nearby
commissioners here some time ago
traded two besrSso the Kansas City
park for Mabel" and Reginald" d"
her mate They have been the
ariStocrats OF Wheeler Park Then
the Shfiners bought "Humpy Grunt"
and moved him here and installed
him in Wheeler Park
This morning "Humpy. Grunt'
stretched his ugly neck over the
fence and spit at Mabel" Mabel"
twisted her long neck into an a,ti-
tude OF derision She ran of to the
opposite side OF the pen, waving her
head in disdain In some manner
her head struck the fence awkwardly
Mabel fell TO the ground with a
broken neck.
BY the time park attendants
reached her she was dead
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
J0KESTERS GIVE CHASE
TO NEWLYWEDS; ESCAPES
Oklahoma City Youth Finds Rough
Sailing After Marriage
at FL Reno.

When W. J. House, general freight
and passenger agent OF the Oklahoma
Railway company. went 10 FL Reno
yesterday morning to get married. he
had no idea OF the trouble in store lie
had made all arrangements to go away
with his bride on the evening train
At 5 o'clock yesterday evening Mr..
House and Miss Marguerite Hubbard
of Fl Reno were married. Within
thirty minutes Mr.. House, unsuspect-
ingly walked out of the home of his
brides parents-and into a crowd OF
men who are associated with him in
tho interurban express business.
Mr. House ran. There was nothing
else for him to do, as the mob ap-
peared ready to do him injury There
was an Oklahoma City-bound inter
urban car just leaving, and he board
ed this. The would-bc abductors, II
such was their purpose. gave chase in
two automobiles. Seeing that they
would get him when the car stopped at
Banner, Mr. House leaped off the car
as IL was slowing down and fled down
the track toward RI Reno.
"The las, ! saw of him he was run
ming bareheaded down the track" said
George W. Knox, who was on the
car. "The mob was close after him,
and | have not heard whether they
caught him or not am satisfied,
however, that his honeymoon is de-
layed."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
Steel Helmet Saves
Life Of Local Boy
In European Battle

A steel helmet saved the life of
J. {, Townsend, son OF Mr. and
Mrs ]. I Townsend OF near this
city, in a battle somewhere in
France in September, according to
a letter received by Mrs Town
send today, The letter was written
by Rev. Arthur s, Elliott, chaplain
at a base hospital, where Townsend
was taken on September 7, after he
received a gun wound in the head,
On September ~, Mrs. Townsend
was informed by the Canadian gov
ernment tha, her son was better
two days later another telegram
said he was worse. Since then no
word came from her son, until to.
day The son was graduated from
the Oklahoma City high school
few years ago. lie joined the
United States army. When the
European war broke out, he Joined
the Canadian army, and from Sep.
tember, 1915, to the time he was
wounded he Tough, In the iron,
trenches.
The letter from the chaplair, writ
ten in September follow,.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
CITATION ORDER
AGAINST FRISCO
ROAD DISMISSED
Attorney WithdrawS "Tenta-
tive Plans,
PAVES WAY FOR DEPOT


Plans submitted several DAYS ago by
K A klcinschmidr Frisco attorney
Tor the building OF the Oklahoma City
Frlsco-Rock Island union passenger
tauon are now ready tor tonSdcra
non and action by the corporation
ommlssion and the people OF Okla
homa City.
Citation Dismissed.
he letter filed by Mr.. klclnschmid,
when he submitted the plans to the
commission, stating that the plans were
tentative and that the Frisco was as
Sumlng no obligation, was withdrawn
this morning, and the commission i'm
dismissed the citation issued
against the two roads for contempt for
failing to comply with the order re
Iatlng 10 the filing OF plans
II was stated at the office OF the
commission that the plans probably
would be turned over to the Chamber
oi Commerce for inspection by the
members OF that organization and other
citizens The next procedure will be
the issuance of an order by thu
commission, approving the plans if II
sees 1T and directing the building OF
a station as provided for By the plans
Action Soon.
II IS probable no action will be taker
until after the dissolution OF the pres.
en-; receiverShlp OF the Frisco and tn,
reorganization OF the road. which !.
expected to take place within the mex
thirty days SO long as the road is ii
the hands OF the receivers no fund, car
be made available for the building o
the union station without an order from
the federal court which directed tn,
receivership After the reorganization
the commission will deal directly with
officials OF the road.
The plans provide for a station which
IN size and general appearance vii
closely resemble the Oklahoma Cit,
federal building. The arrangement, o
tracks and concoursc will be pa,terne,
after the st. Louis union station. Th
building will be only one story of stee
and concrete
Mr. kleinschmidt said today that ne
gotiations are pending with private in
tercsts for the construction OF com
binstion office and station bnldinI
and IT these negotiations terminate sue
cessiully the Frisco reserves the righ
to withdraw the plans now in tn
| hands OF the commission.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
RETAILERS WILL /
CONSIDER Main
STREET PARKING
Secretary Written Asked to
Ascertain Sentiment,

Main street automobile parking was
brought into the discussions of the
Oklahoma City Retailers association at
its noonday meeting today i'll the Skir-
vim hotel, and was hammered and
smashed, pro and con, almost beyond
recognition. Some OF the retailers were
in favor OF the present parking regula-
tons; others expressed the opinion
that as now constituted Main street
regulations interfered seriously with
retail trade The upshot of the matter
was that Secretary T. a. Whiiten was
requested to make a canvass OF Main
street property owners and report his
findings at next weeks meeting
Unfair to Renters.
During the debate several merchants
declared 1t maniiestly unfair to renters
and owners ot Main street property
that occupants OF offices and persons
who did not have locations on Main
street should leave automobiles in front
OF stores all day, to the de,rment Of
motorists who drive their cars uptown
TO trade That time limit OF from
thirty minutes to one hour should I've
set upon Main street parking wAs
their suggestion.
Insurance Rates Discussed.
The fac, that Oklahoma Ciiy's fire
insurance rates are higher than those
OF Tulsa also brough, about debate
which ended in the passing OF a re,olu.
tion asking tha, committee OF two
and Secretary Whi,,en investigate the
matter and see II any action can be
taken toward lowering rates.
At the conclusion Of the meeting re-
talers were called upon TO tell the
condition OF their business during Sep
tember. All reported that trade had In
creased from 80 to 100 percent over
the previous September. and all were
firm in the assertion that the State
Fair was Of dree, benefit to their busi-
ness
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
HOME RULE SURE
IF IRISH REMAIN
SANE-REDM0ND
Nationalist Says Goal win Be
Won,
NO CONSUMPTION ORDER
Declares Government viii Not
Force Conflict

WATERFORD ireland, oct, On
a notable address to his constituents
here this afternoon John Redmond,
the Irish nationalist leader in parlia-
ment declared that despite the recent
rebellion with all It's inevitable after
math OF brutaltic', stupidItieS and in
iIamed passions home rule for ireland
is safe II lreaad remain, sane
No Conscription For Ireland.
Mr. Redmond also declared that con.
scriprlon could never be forced upon
Ireland. adding
Il cannot bring myself to believe
that malgn, though the influences at
work are, the government will be insane
enough to challenge conflict with Ire
land on this subject
Would Be Fatal.
I onSCriptlon for Ireland. far from
helping the army and the war, would
be the most fatal thing that could
happen"
1T would be resisted IN every vii
lage IN ireland It's attempted enforce
ment would be a scandal which would
ring round the world II would pro-
duce no additional men"
Six Thousand Enlist
Continuing, the Irish parliamentary
leader said
The mere threat is paralyzing re-
cruitlng. which, mark YOU, is not dead
as some people say The latest fig
ures. indeed, show that from the date
OF the rising Easter Sunday until
September, 6,OW recruits were received.
Seek to lnjure Ireland.
This demand for conscription is not
genuine military demand. 1t is a
base political device put forward by
men who want to injure and discredit
| lreland's political fature"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Your son, j. {. Townsend, is "
ing wounded in the No. lS general
hospital He is suffering from a
gun sot wound in the head which
has caused depressed fracture of
the Uranium Fortunately, his steel
hclme, saved his life, though the
bulle, managed to ge, through il.
he is doing exceedingly we'll and
Continued on Pare rwo,)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
None Lost, Says Rumanis.
Overholser Opens
Season October Is

Where Are My Children" mul.
tiple reel feature pho,oplay which was
hit" in New York and Chicago, will
open the Overholscr theatet's winter
season here on October IS, L, C. Mills
announced today.
Mills is local agent for the eastern
people who yesterday leased the Over
holser from +, q. Weis. An orchestra
accompanies the picture
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
JEALOUS WOMAN
STAGES ATTACK
ON MAIN Street
Mrs, Bob Hargroye Gives
Chase to Mabel ThurStOn,
DETECTIVES INTERFERE
Principals in Shooting ARRAY
Meet Again,

Mrs. Bob" Hargrovc. who opened
fire on her husband and Mabel Thur,
ton IN room in the Madison hotel
Wednesday afternoon. attacked the
Thurston woman a second time as the
latter alighted from an automobile II
front OF the law office OF + ! Gid
dings, her attorney at ll9H West MAN
street The women were separated by
George Parish, a private detective, who
is acting as the body guard OF the
Thurston woman When she was pre-
vented from reaching the other woman
with her bare hands, Mrs Hargrove
reached inside OF her coat with the
declaration, "l'll shoot your heart out,
according TO Parish, who held her until
City Detective John Heep arrived
May File Charge.
Mrs Hargrove was taken to the
county attorneys office She was not
searched An information charging her
with assault with a dangerous weapon
will be filed against her this afternoon
Assistant County Attorney John Du
Mars said.
Since the shooting Wednesday the
Thurs,on woman has employed detec-
tive to act as a body guard, it is said
Hargrove was shot in both legs He is
confined to his room. lnformat,on'
against Hargrovc and the ThurStor
woman charging them with immortality
were filed yesterday Their preliminar,
will be held III Justice OF the Peace
Mauplns court this afternoon
The Thurston woman was IN police
court this morning charged with occu
pying room for immoral purposes anC
with vagrancy Both cases were dis
missed.
Chased Woman.
On West Main street the Hargrov,
woman stood in wait She chased th'
Thurston woman and Attorney Gid
dings to the bottom Of the stairws,
leading 10 the office, where she wa
stopped by Parish, who held her whil
the Thurston woman ran up the stair
and locked herself in the law office.
III the law doesn't punish her ! will
She cant get away from us both" Mrs
Hargrove said according to Parish
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
Nineteen Year-Old Girl
Accused of Laying Plot
to Kill Cranberry King

PHILADELPHIA Oct 6-Mil-
lie de Marco. a ly-ycsr old ltal-
ian girl. is believed by the police
to have engineered the plot which re
suited in the murder OF Henry Rid
er, wealthy cranberry grower, near
Hammonton. n j. Thursday. and
the shooting OF three other persons
Millie was an employc OF \ J.
Rider. president OF the New ler-
Scy Cranberry Growers association
She and three other Italians are
under arrest IN connection with the
murder, which grew out OF an at
tempt to hold up the Rider party
and rob them OF bag containing
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

5000. the pay roll for the Gran
berry plckcrS
The de Marco girl and three
Italians arrested IN this city late
last night. were traced TO the ltal-
ian colony here through thc license
number OF an automobile. Police
said this afternoon she had made
damaging admissions
a Rider and his daughter,
Mrs Elsie Sma,hcrS who valiant
Is drove the automobile after she
had been wounded. and lanes y
Rigby. who also occupied a seat m
the Rider car. at the time OF the
Continued on faGe Twol
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
Three Hurt When
Auto Overturns

ENID, Okla, DC, Especial y
Three persons were hurt and three 9th
ers bruised Thursday night when an
automobile skiddcd in soft dirt a mile
east of Kfemlin and rolled down an
embankmcnt The injured are Miss
Frances Garnet, Herbert Doyle and
Miss Anna Buckly They will recover.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
MORE SUSPECTED
IN PLOT TO KILL
TRACTION HEADS
New York Police Promise Ad-
ditiOnaI Arrests,

NEW YORK, Oct 6.--The police
promised more arrests today in conpeo-
tion with an alleged plot to kill Pres.
Theodore 7 ShontS OF the lnterborough
Rapid Transit company and Frank
l1cdley, manager OF the New York
Railways company Two men, said 10
be striking subway guards, arrested
early today were held OIL charges OF
stoning an elevated train The police
declared they had evidence that these
men were involved IN the supposed con
spiracy, but refrained from bringing
such a charge against them until others
were arrested.
Detectives Learn of Plot.
According to detectives, one OF them
who posed as a strikebreaker. got evi
dence ten days ago that plans were be
ing made to kill Shonts and Hedley
The two traction officials were warned
and given permission to carry pistols
The two men now under arrest, were
closely watched until las, night, when
they were seen taking part in an at
tack upon an elevated train.
Prisoners Questioned.
The prisoners, who gave their names
as Oscar Wallace and John J. Sheeran
were questioned for several hours to.
day, but the police said that to reveal
the result OF this examination nigh,
hamper them in continuing their inves
,igation.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
Here's Hen That
Laid Sundays, Too

BALTIMORE, Oct o-Mitchell Lin
go OF Trinity. near fredericksburg says
he has the champion egg layer OF the
world in 2-year-old hen. Lingo,
backed by officials of the town, says
she laid ]oS eggs in the last year.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
BROKER CHARGED WITH
MURDER OF HIS WIFE

MOUNTAIN VIEW, N. H.. Oct
6,--Frederick l. Small, formerly Bos-
ton stock broker, was held for the
grand jury on charge OF murder in
connection with the death of his wife,
Mrs, Florence A. Small, after a hear
ing in the district court today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
No Final Sports

TTHE big league baseball sea
son closed yesterday and
with the final games the
Times discontinued the publioa-
tion Of the popular "Find Sports"
edition. There will be no Final
Sports" on the stree, tonight, The
Late Street" edition will be the
last regular edition of the day
for the Times daring the win
ter. except on Saturday during
the football season. when n Foot
ball Extra will be put on the
street about o o'clock.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
WOMEN ARGUE
OVER WILSON
As He SMILES
Stop at Illinois Town EnIivened
by Debate,

CHICAGO Oct. 6-Prcsidcnt Wilson
paid a brici visit to Chicago today en-
route from Omaha TO Long Branch.
y. J., where he speaks TO a delegation
OF independents Saturday afternoon
An old time home interest" debate
between women over politics was wit
messed by the president this morning
when his train stopped for a few min
utes at Mslta ILL., Most of the women
wore SunbonnetS.
81 like YOU but I'm going to vote for
HughsS" said one woman to the preSi-
dent Immediately all the other wom-
Ell present began a verbal onslaught, on
her.
Aren't You Ashamed
Aren't you ashamed of YOURSELF"
one woman said
You know Wilson is thc best man. "
declared anothcr
We'll, I'm going 10 vote for Wilson, -
stated third
Ladies ladies'" exclaimed the pres
ident Its very embarrassing 10 We
present at this debate"
\ man present asked to shake hands
twice with Mr.. Wilson.
"My wife used to he a republican.
bur this year she is going to vote Tor
you" he said.
President Satisfied
Til, president himself expressed
thorough satisfaction over the recep-
Continued on Hnrr IMnN
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
Fifty Dollars
for Cotton Seed

JACKSON, Miss, Oct, 6-Twelvc
carloads Of cotton seed raised on the
state convict farms we're sold by the
Mississippi prison trustees at the rate
Of $50 57h a ton. Local cotton brok.
ers declared the sale established a high
record in this state.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
Oklahoma City, Okla,
Sept 20, 1910
nf Hsttsr Menu pntrSt

Oklahoma City, Okla,
Sept 20, 1910
Editor Better Menu Contest
care Oklahoma Times,
Oklahoma City, Okla
Dear Editor
am Young and very mex.
perienced housewife having been
a business girl until my mar.
riage and am often nearly driven
to desperation to find menu
that is varied from that Of every
other meal. So | am writing TO
tell yau how very much | ap-
preciate the helpful menus and
recipes | read in the Times. and
also to ask a favor
viii you please print a recipe
as soon as possible, for making
grape wine9
Gratefully yours,
Mrs + r O.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
Prohibitionists in Iowa.

COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa, Oct. O.
The prohibition campaign train is Wis
iting nine Iowa cities today in an effort
to aid the election of a dry legislature
this year as we'll as to gain votes for
the national dry ticket.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
Morris Head Here
for Inspection

Edward Morris, president of Morris
& Co. inspected the local plant Friday
and spent the day watching conduct Of
business in the yards He is on a tour
OF inspection of all Morris plants. He
will leave for Kansas CITY tonight.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
SLAvS ATTACK
FOE ALONG LINE
OF FIFTY MILES
Assault on Germans Most Sc
we're of Whole War,

LONDON, oct 6.-Th, Russian at
'ackS on the eastern front are more vio.
lent than at any time since the start
.ot the var, according to a Copenhagen
dispatch TO the Exchange Telegraph
company quoting the eastern CORES.
pondent OF the Berlin Iokal Anlciger
The dispatch says that near Karylruca
and Iubilno Russian infantry has at
tackled the German lines Tor the last
thirty-Six hours without cessation on
front of fifty kilometers.
German officers who participated on
the western front are quoted as saying
that the Russian bombardment was now
nearly as violent as that on the Sommc
The Russians are using thousands OF
cannon and IN a few days the Ger
mans fired 5000 shells on very
small front
Move Toward Lembery.
Russian troops have made headway
on the Galioian front in their campaign
for Lemberg according to today'S Rus
sian war office announcement, captur
/ ing Austro-German positions in the dis
trict north OF Br1ezany, southeast OF
the Galician capital Counter attacks
are holding up the Russian offensive
along the line to the north.
The British forces that recently
crossed to the eastern bank of the
Struma river on the Macedonian front,
have occupied the village of Nevolycn,
IT was announced officially TO-DAY.
/ A Paris official statement adds that
the Bulgarians on the Struma front in
Greek Macedonia are retreating before
the British
None Lost, Says Rumanis.
he recent crossing OF the Danube
by Rumanian forces constituted sue
ceSSiul raid, according to wireless
dispatch from Rome today The Ru
manians, says this version OF the at.
fair, destroyed Bulgarian depots con.
tanning large quantities OF army provis.
ions and recrossed the Danube without
losing a man.
According 70 the Bulgarian oiiicia
reports, the Rumanians were badly Gu
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

0uSr another reminder that the
oU first story in Arthur r. Reeves
great series, THE Adventures OF
Constance Dunlap" starts in the
Times Monday
You know Reeves stuff He Great.
ed Craig Kennedy, the scientific de.
teo,ivc Every one OF his stories keeps
the rcade- guessing until the last
chapter.
Remember novelett, a week and
every one bell ringer
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
WRIGHT GIVES ALL
patents TO Britain

LONDON, Oct. According to the
newspaper Acroplane, Otvllc Wright,
the Dayton, Ohio, aeroplane inventor,
has presented all his patents 10 the
British government
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
MEXICAN BANDITS
STEAL MULE and
BUGGY FROM FARM
Soldiers Pursue But Fail to
Find Outlaws,
BULLETIN.

SAN BENITO, Texas, Oct. O.
(Special.)-S shots were fired
into a detachment of Billiards bri-
gsde guarding the pump station on
the Rio Grande and Santa Maria.
Oklahoma men under Captain Will
lis returned the fire and gave pur-
suit.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

KANSAS Fair and warmer
ARKANSAS Fair and colder.
WEST TExAB-FNir.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1916-10-21

Me current issue Golfers Weekly contains the first install
men of the story Helping Make President While Bryan
is generally credited nomination of Mr. Wilson at Bal
more vet probably Colonel Harvey OF Haper Weekly entitled
to really credit than the Commoner related that Whe
matters shaping the candidacy of Wilson the following IN
cden occurred Bryan delivered his lecture entitled
"The Prince Peace Mr. Bryan remarked Sometimes Harvey
convinced that art true democrat not only
am quick response "but it. hat is inter
esting How would you prove it? By simple statement
voted for you my life said Harvey Well SAID Mr. Bryan
laughing heartily you you havn regret it. iar-
Mr. Bryan began Immediately to talk about Wilson
and Clark he said acceptable to him. Never
thees earnestly urged the colonel commit himself eXcs
whose election he feared would boe good to the
democratic pay succeeding events the breach be-
Wilson and the who made possible for his election to
presidency dctaion the party that he claim
his personal his attitude all public questions and
his demeanor towards foreign his utter disregard the
platform adopted by the convention that nominated him. the mar
rative related by William Ingl interesting at this parcu-
lar time.