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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-15
MOTHERS LETTER FOUND.

New York. Sept. l5.-A letter indi.
eating futile efforts by Mrs A. L. Rob
inson. mother Of Mrs. Maude 4. King.
mysteriously shot August 20 at Con.
cord. n. c.. to get into direct commune
cation with her daughter about that
time. has been found here in the effects
of CASTOR b. Means the dead woman s
business agent. it was announced by
District Attorney Swami, who is inves.
tiPating the ease here.
The letter dated Asheville. y. c.. Au.
gust 2S. had apparently been opened
by Means. he said, and never reached
Mrs King. with references In ii Ia
"Eud," nickname for Means. the letter
read in part;
why don't YOU write TO mother dt
rect and let mo know where you are
and who is with YOU. You surely must
have some maid or woman companion
/ know how timid you are and think
and worry about your being alone.
Ask Bud why he does not answer
my wire. Destroy this and an
swer for yourself when you are alone.
This letter was regarded by the dis
trict attorney as supporting other evi
dence found. that those about Mrs
King were carefully keeping her out
of touch with her relatives.
Mysterious Telegram.
District Attorney Swami has in his
possession. IL became known today. a
mysterious telegram received here by a
close friend Of Mrs Kings family from
an unidentified person which started
the investigation into the woman's
death II read:
Mrs. King. ll35 Park Ave. died Con
cord. Very peculiar circumstances
Investigate"
The prosecuting attorney now is In
vestigating 10 discover who was is au
thor and what facts aroused the send
er's suspicious. II was dated az Ashe
VILE. the night OF the shooting Ions
before any suspicious as to the cause
OF the woman's death We're publicly
aroused. The district attorney has ask
ed the authorities al Concord and Ashe
VILE 10 obtain handwriting samples OF
all persons who knew OF AIRS King,
death at the time and to compare then
with the original copy Of the telegram
The original OF the alleged seconC
will OF Mrs Kings husband James c
King. has been found. the district at
torney announced This is the docu
mcnt -bequeathing S2ooO,OOO additiona
to Mrs. King-the authenticity OF which
s being investigated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-15
.UNEARTH PLOT
. MRS. KINGS DEATH
PROSECUTOR IN EAST ALLEGES
EVIDENCE Is FOUND WHICH
HAS CRIMINAL BEARING.

New York, Sept Is Facts in the
possession of the authorities here tend
to show the motive and preparation
for foul play in the case of Mrs. Haude
A. King, killed at Concord, n. H.. Au.
gust 20, according to District Attorney
Swami
Chicago, Sept. 14.--Photographic cop
les of the signatures of James c. King
and Byron L. Smith were found in a
safety deposit box rented by CASTOR
Means when states attorney Hoyne
pried the box open here yesterday.
Examination Of the box was made at
the request Of District Attorney Swami
of New York, and was thought to be a
portion of the investigation in the au
thenticity of the alleged will of James
c. King. This instrument, if it proves
genuine. will increase the widows share
Of the King estate by more than 81.
0OO, 900 and will end the existence for a
home for old men founded in this city
by King several years before his death
Byron l.. Smith was president of the
Northern Trust company, which concern
was made custodian OF the funds anC
property OF the James c. King hom,
for old men, under the first will. Mr.
Smith signed this will as a witness. IL,
has since died
The safety deposit box also. containe,
la Photographic copy Of the signatur,
Of Mrs. Mary G. Melvin. sister Of Mrs
| King.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-15
PUBLIC CLAMOR FOR VENGEANCE
Is ABSENT, AND GOVERN
MENT is IN QUANDARY.
AFRAID TO KILL HIM
II Revolving General Is Executed POr-
ton of Populace VIII Resent, and il
He Is Not Slain Friends OF Executed
Soldiers VIII Rebel.

Petrograd Sept. l5.-General Korni-
loft, leader Of the recent rebellion against
the provisional government, and Gen.
eral Lodomsky, the commander Of the
northern front, who refused to take
command Of the Russian armies after
Korniloff was deposed have been ar
rested.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-15

Continued on page eight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-12
Red Cross Plans
to Help Belgians
Behind the Lines
Aseociated 3D. serrIce:

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON. oct. 1.-THE
American Red Cross war council
Thursday appropriated $5Ss.93O for
the relief Of Belgians not under
German rule. the work 10 be car
ried out by the Red Cross depart
ment for Belgium organized under
the Red Cross commission 10
France.
Comprehensive plans for relief
work have been worked out at con-
ferences between King Albert and
Grayson NJ. Murphy. head of the
commission TO France. Warehouses
and stores are TO be erected i'm
mediately along the canals and
highways in Belgium. From these
foodstuffs and clothing will be dis
tributed by barges and automobiles
20 the hundreds OF thousands OF
refugees crowded behind the fight
ing lines.
Particular attention is 10 be given
TO Belgian children and orphans
both in Belgium and in France and
Switzerland.
Included in the Belgian appropria-
ton also is money for the operation
Of a hospital for wounded Belgian
soldiers.
The new department has been
established at Havre.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-12
Railroad Men
May Ask Raise
in Few Months

Associated Press Service
NEW YORK. oct 1I.-Railroads
operating east OF Chicago and north
of the Potomac river. have been
notified by representative or the
Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen
and the order OF Railway Conduc-
tors that demands for an increase
for men in the passenger depart
uent, effective Jan. L. 1915. will be
made Dec T.
This was announced by "a railroad
member on the commission OF eisht
appointed 10 compile report as TO
the workings Of the Adamson law.
lie said he understood the demands
were being served on the railroads
individually and would be more
definitely formulated at coltgen-
ton OF the men % be held i'm OF
tawa. Canada. oct Is and Is.
The railroads would not be sur
prised ne said If the demand We're
Tor an increase Of 20 10 % per cent
The report of the commission on
the Adamson law. ne said. probably
VIII not be ready until some time
after Nov. /.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-12
QUEER WARTIME
CASES BEFORE THE
BRITISH COURTS

international News Service:
LONDON.-Garrett Griffin was
fined $40 in Bow St court for
causing unnecessary alarm" by
spreading a report that German
aeroplanes had been sighted over
London, when. in reality, there
were none.
LONDON.-Walter Edwards,
railway employe. Of Walsall. was
Gned SIPS by the board Of agri-
culture for not reporting wart
disease in his potato garden.
BRISTOL. England. - Alfred
Dunn. 40 years old. a conscien-
tious Objector, was arraigned in
court charged with masquerading
as woman 10 avoid military
service. He was turned over 10
the military authorities.
LONDON. - Arnold Walker
was fined $500 in Westham court
for buying a pistol without a gov
eminent permit TO purchase war
material.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-12
WOMEN ARE NEEDED TO
HELP IN WAR

Women can be usefully employed in
nursing the wounded. in making up the
soldiers kits. and thousand other ways.
Many American women are weak. pale or
ancmic from woman's Ills. For young
girls Just entering wOmanhOOd for wom-
en- at tho critical time; nursing mothers
AMI every woman who is run down.
tired or Over-worked-Dr. Pierre's Fa-
vorite Prescription is a special. safe, ana
certain help. 1t can now be had In tab
let form.
Nothing stands so high. as a remedy
for every womanly ailment. rs Favor
tie Prescription" It's the only medi-
cine for women put up without alcohol.
DR. Pierce's FavOrite Prescription is an
invigorating. restorative tonic. a sOOth-
ing and strengthening nervine and "A
positive remedy for the functional de-
Judgements painful disorders and
chronic Weaknesses peculiar to the sex.
" rite Dr. Pierce. Pres. Invalid'S Hotel
and Surgical Inst. Buffalo. y. Y, in full
G, pfidence or send Zoe for trial package
tablets. ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-12
GERMANS CLAIM VICTORY
OVER FRENCH AT VERDUN

Associated Press Service.
BERLIN. oct. 11.-Via London
Important ground in Chaume wood
north OF Verdun was captured BY
German troops from the French
Wednesday and held against strong
counter attacks, army headquarters
announced Thursday other inroads
were made upon the French lines in
the Nerdun region.
Intense artillery fire has been in
progress on the Flanders front.
where a French attack near Braei-
bank was unsuccessfully launched.
There was no attack by the British.
In an air battle in which some
so machines took part. three entente
airplanes were shot down, according
to the official statement
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-12
FARMER KILLED IN DUEL
WITH TWO C0L0RED MEN

NEW ALBANY. Ind, oct. II. -
Lester 7. Keithley. 81 years old. a
farmer, was killed i'm a volver duel
WIKI George Lively and John
Glenn. Negroes. Glenn was shot in
the right side but not seriously
wounded. The trouble resulted from
dispute over hogs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-12
COL. HENRY BLOUNT DIES.

NeWs-IImes SpeclaI SerYlCe:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. oct. II. -
Col Henry r. Blount. SO years old,
president OF the Blount pillow works
of Evansville, died at his home in
TO dispatches received here. He
was resident of Indiana for IS
years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-12

Associated Press Service.
CLEVELAND. o., oct. ASK
ed about the report from New York
that demands will be presented for
increased wages for men in the pas
senger service on Dec. l. W. G.. Lee.
president Of the Brotherhood train
men. gave out the following state
ment
given. can not say what the east
earn association. O. r. G. and b. r.
r. general chairman may vote 90 do
at a meeting 10 be held az ottawa
canada, Tuesday. oct 16."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-12
THE STARCH PIANO
An Artistic Piano
MatChIeSS i'm
Tone Quality
Boston English Opera Company

DearM Mr. Starck
In view Of The
il
piano is the fdeai ntrume for a sir use.
which the excellent
Which
only serves to QUIT
BOSTON ENGLISH OPERA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-12
Look al These Wonderful Bargains

Mahogany Starck $4OO Piano, little shop worn,
to close at Observation-Disclosures. ............ d.
$3.50 Oak Upright Starck Piano, case little dam
$3.50 Mahogany Starck Cabinet Grand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-12

days from $3.50 5000 on High
during remainder
you almost One-a Don't miss this opportunity You will
yourself blame fail One of the Greatest
Sales South Bends history Make Home Happy with beaui
and while you paying for Others
The Washington times., 1917-11-07

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T. t--sl,S sai
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So
$780,. 80
4'--s-r-=
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The Washington times., 1917-11-07
GARDINER URGES
S2 TAX ON ALL
CATS IN DISTRICT

Coupled with an increase OF from
81 to SO a year in the licenses on
dogs, Commissioner Gardiner would
put a license on cats.
The COmmissiqner expressed him
self today as thoroughly in sympathy
with the movement in this direction
started by the District Congress of
Mothers and the Parent Teachers
Association.
81 think the owner OF every cat
should be compelled to obtain a
license, the cost OF which should not
be less than 81 a year" said Com
missioner Gardiner. 81 have been
looking into the question OF increas-
ing the dog Licenses and shall recon-
mend to the Board Of Commission
ers, also. a license on cats. Recent
ly while in a grocery store three
women came in and ordered deIicacies
for their feline pets. The cost OF
feeding dogs and ,ats t. an item TO
be considered in these DAYS"
The question already has been con-
sidered at conference between Conn
missioner Gardiner and Mrs. C. e.
Stoddard. chairman OF the child well
fare department OF the Congress. A
committee will formally present the
matter to the Board OF Commission
ers.
The Washington times., 1917-11-07
AMERICANS ADVISED
TO TAKE UP SPANISH

A plea for the study and teaching
OF the Spanish language is made by
Dr. Harry Erwin Bard, secretary OF
the Pan-American Society Of the
United States. in the current number
Of the Bulletin OF the Pan-American
Union.
There are 10000. 900 people to the
south OF us whose language is Span
ish and 25.OO000O whose language is
Portuguese, q similar tongue" says
DR.. Bard. "Our relations with these
people, both commercial and political.
are each year bringing us closer to-
gether, and the need for a study OF
the Spanish language by more Ameri-
cans is daily becoming more and more
apparent
Americans are known the world
over as a one-language people. In
most countries the mastery OF at least
one foreign language is considered an
Indispensable element Of culture, put
most Americans would think 1t ludic-
rous to be expected to have a SPEAK
ing knowledge OF any language other
than their native tongue"
The Washington times., 1917-11-07
25AUTO LICENSES
REVOKED IN D. c.
BY AUTHORITIES

Twenty-Five operators' Licences
have been revoked by the Board of
Commissioners within the last six
weeks in an effort to break up the
reckless operation OF motoS vehicles
in the District. 1t was announced to-
day. In every case OF conviction or
forfeiture OF collateral on the charge
OF driving an automobile while in
toxicated. the Commissioners have re-
voked the license. This, Commissioner
Gardiner said today, will be the con-
tinued practice OF the board.
Application for renewal OF license
may be made. but II depends upon the
recommendation OF the Police Depart
ment whether It Is granted. It Is
the purpose OF the Commissioner,
Commissioner Gardiner said, to put an
end to careless or reckless driving,
and offenders need expect no Ieniency.
The Commissioners had before
them today the facts in the case Of
Edward w. opdyke, thIrty-eight years
old, of 31s g street northeast. con-
victed in Police Court OF driving q
car last night while under the influ-
ence OF liquor.
opdyke was nned 800 by Judge
Mullowny. and sentenced to serve
thirty days in Jail.
The Washington times., 1917-11-07
LABOR SHORTAGE
MAY WIN HIGHER
.RATESFORF FREIGHT

Labor conditions as they affect the
Eastern railroads are quite likely to
result in giving these roads part or
all OF the increases in rates which
they are now seeking at the hands
OF the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion in the Is per cent case.
This, at least, is the view which
some of the counsel for shippers are
taking. The opinion Is not unanimous
among the attorneys for the shippers
and for the public, as some OF them
say they will be able to make q show
ing which will defeat the Increase.
Nevertheless, the embarrassments
OF the labor situation, 1t is evident.
constitute the most important card
the railroads have to play. s5me OF
the representatives OF shipping In
terests say that the railroads, are
likely to win because they can show
their service Is ~demoralized and they
are having trouble getting labor save
at high prices. The Government and
Government contractors are paying
high wages for labor and this makes
trouble for the railroads.
One prominent attorney for ship
ping interests said today h. was ap-
prehensive the roads would De enabled
to boost rates because they should
show they are in straits for labor and
their service is demoralized. He said
the management OF the Eastern roads
was proving less competent to meet
conditions thRn the management of
the lines in the West
The Washington times., 1917-11-07
WHISKEY FROM VIRGIN
ISLANDS MAY COME IN

Attorney General Gregory, inter
preting the food and revenue act.
ruled today that distilled spirits
made in the Virgin Islands artar Oc.
toOer from products grown there
may be imported into the IrnIted
States for any purpose Whatsoever
This is the only part of the world
which can ship whIskey TO the limited
States for beverage use.
The Washington times., 1917-11-07
MERCHANTS LOOK FOR
RECORD XMAS TRADE

Christmas business this year will
exceed by many hundreds OF thou
sands of dollars any previous year In
the history OF Washington, in the
opinion OF leading merchants OF the
Capital.
Despite the fact that the nation Is
at war and that two liberty loans
have been successfully fioated. bust
ness In the city has had an unprece-
dented boom. merchants said today
The Washington times., 1917-11-07

ward Naruss, a merchant tailor at no
Ninth street northwest. today petit
toned the District Supreme Court to
change his name to Norris"
The petitioner. who is represented by
Attorney Thomas NJ Baker, says that
he is native of Russia, but that he
is a naturailzed citizen. married. and
a resident Of the District Of Columbia.
The Washington times., 1917-11-07
AMY Berth Poa mrTcHEL

Secretary Of war Bsksv saIa ks ga
mot care to dissuss ct this tinsr ne
report that Mayor Nteshsi q New
York would be given an army bsrtA-
The White House vAeFO NltshsPs
defeat was uno6ieia1ly runssed 70
have aroused Eympethy. Sas s.lsat
on the report.
The Washington times., 1917-11-07
REsNATI PosTPoNEs FLIGHT.

MINEoLA, N. Y, Nov. AFTER
three starts Captain Resnati with ten
passengers, postponed his return
flight in the big Capronitairplane to
Hampton, Va, until Saturday. Fog
and motor trouble were assigned as
the cause.
The Washington times., 1917-11-07
THEY CALL HIM NORRIS;
HE sues TO GET NAME

Because "Naruss" sounds like Nor
rls" and because his friends and
many persons call him Norris" Ed
The Washington times., 1917-11-07
RUTTER So IN BERLIN.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Nov. Miss
Ellen WOrfolk. who has just arrived
from Germany, says butter IL selling
for So pound and sugar for 90 cents
q pound in Berlin and other German
cGties
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
UNION THANKSGIVING
SERVICES PLANNED

Arrangements for four union
Thanksgiving services were made
by a committee from the Ministerial
association following the regular
meeting Of that organization at the
T. NJ. e. A. Monday morning The
city has been divided into four
divisions, and in each division a
church and minister has been as
signed.
The eastern district meeting viii
be held in Trinity Presbyterian
church with Rev. A. 3. Teaste as
minister: the Progressive Brethren
church viii be the scene of the
meeting for the south district, with
Rev. Mr Allison in the pulpit. Rev.
a. Y. Babbs viii speak at the
Quincy Street Baptist church for
the northern district, and Rev. a.
~ Eeus at the First NJ. r church
will take care of the central district.
The meetings are 10 be held at
7.45 o'clock Thanksgiving night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
RAIL WEAKNESS
UNSETTLES MART
New Demands of Employees
Causes Losses Up to
Two Points.
.nternatlonal News service :

International News Service:
NEW YORK, Nov. Weakness
in the railroad stocks, attributed 10
the new demands OF the railroad
employees. unsettled the stock mar
ket at the opening today and losses
ranging from fractions 20 over two
points were noted in the initial trad
ing.
~. Paul declined . y points 10 80 l.
new low record while Union Pa
Cifc broke Pa TO 1l1A Reading
declined two points 20 Ga. and
Northern Pacific declined rs O.
SEA. Canadian Pacific fell one
point to 1874
Steel Common declined TO 937s
q loss of a while Bethlehem Steel
B sold off * 10 1913 Crucible de-
Glined ia to 55A. and losses OF
about one point were sustained ia
Baldwin and Republic.
The marine shares We're weak. At
lantic Gulf declining three points
10 90. Marine Preferred after open
ing up s. 10 100, declined 10 ISIS.
The motor stocks were under pres
sure. Chandler Motors falling near
~ three points to 57ls, while Cen
eral Motors lost IA 10 Sass
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
ORGANIZE TONIGHT
TO RAISE ''y'' FUND
War Work Dinner Planned to
Start District Campaign
For Big Sum.

A war work" dinner will be
given at the Y. NJ. G. A. tonight TO
organize for the raising OF this dis
trict's quota of the 80 million 10 be
raised throughout the United States
for the work OF the Y. NJ. G. A.
among the soldiers and sailors Of
the United States here and abroad.
and also for the recreation of the
men of the French, Italian and Rus
sian armies and prisoners. None OF
this money IS TO be used for the
English armies, their own Organiza-
ton having made provision for
their needs.
The meeting tonight is 10 be a
dis;rict meeting, covering st. Joseph,
Marshall, Fulton and Koscuiszko
counties
F.. -. Sellers OF Chicago, recently
returned from the front, viii be one
of The chief speakers of the evening
and Mrs. Daisy Douglas Barr, the
Quaker Evangelist. Of Indianapolis,
will also speak. =. J. BalmOnd Of
her party Will sing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
E. H. GREEN DENIES
ENLIGHTENMENT CHARGE

Evert n. Green. charged with EN-
excitement, pleaded not guilty in
city court Monday morning. Ac-
,ording 10 the affidavit. Green was
employed by the Frazier and Frazier
garage. and drove away in an auto
belonging 20 the company. He was
captured in Detroit last week. and
returned 90 South Bend by Detective
Robert Sunday night
Ernest Ross. charged By John
SeiEert with having unlawful posses
sion OF vehicle. pleaded guilty. and
was given suspended sentence OF
six months on the penal farm.
Bird Irish. charged with assault
ana battery against Isaac Schenka-
man. pleaded guilty. and was fined
s. and costs.
Orville Bunch, pleading not guilty
10 "a charge Of public indecency,
furnished $500 bond TO insure his
appearance in court Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
PAYMASTER'S FUND AT
GREAT LAKES STATION
FOUND SHORT $4,000
1ternntlonnl News Service

international News Service.
CHICAGO, Nov. 5.-Naval author
tiles and government secret service
operatives today began an investi-
cation into "A shortage Of $4,000
which has been discovered in the
funds of the paymasters' department
al the Great Lakes naval training
station Discovery OF the shortage
has held up payment of approx
imately $1,O0O.0OO which is dis
bursed monthly to Jackies at the
training camp.
Capt W. A Mohett. commandment
at the station. stated today that the
accounts of the paymasters' depart
ment had been checked and no
question O. the she 'tage remains. He
declared no one WIS under suspicion
but that every effort would be made
10 discover the embezzler.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
OFFER CANADA USE OF
GOLD IF SHE RETURNS
WHEN CRISIS PASSES
Internatlonal News Service /,

WASHINGTON. Nov. 5.-The fed
eral reserve board has made an offer
Of a loan OF S25.OOO.0OO in gold 10
the Canadian government in re-
Spouse 10 an appeal by Canadian
banking interests. made on the
ground that the dominion is IN i'm
perative need Of gold 10 maintain
her foreign exchange rates The re-
serve boards offer has been made
conditionally. II Is provided that
the gold is 20 be returned TO the
United States as soon as tho Can
adisn foreign exchange position r.
readjUsted on favorable terms.
The board imposed this condition
because Canada as well as tho
United States. has a gold en- barge
and without such a condition BEING
made. II would De difficult for the
United States 10 secure the return
OF the gold. even after is energency
usefulness in Canada had closed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
DEATHS
BRIDCET WASH HANEY.

Mrs. Bridget Walsh Haney died
az her home in Clay township sun
day after an illness OF six weeks.
She Is survived by her husband.
John Haney. and the following chill
dren. william. James and Gather
inc, who 1--we az home, Mrs George
O'Brien and Mrs. Alex Sallows OF
Clay township, Sister NJ BE cnarda
81 the Holy Cross order and Patrick
81 Minneapolis Mimi She is also
survived by 10 grandchildren and
four great-gra ndchildren. Mrs
Haney was Is years old and was
born In Ireland The funeral ar
engagements have not been COM
pleted.