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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
FRIENDLY TALK
MADE IN JAPAN


TOXIC, Feb. 11.-Prof. Rbailsr
Mathews OF the University of Chicago,
who, under the auspices OF the fed
eral council Of churches OF Christ OF
America came TO Japan to foster cor
dial relations between the empire and
the United States delivered an address
today before the Concordia association.
Among the prominent Japanese who
heard him were Prime Minister Cato
and Baron Shlbusawa, president OF
the Americana japanese association aud
chairman OF the Toxic Bankers asso-
ciatiUn.
Professor Mathews said canvass
OF representative Americans by himself
and Professor Sidney l.. Gulick Of
New York, who also IL In japan ON the
same errend which has brought Pro-
fessor Mathews, had shown unanimous
ly that America was sincerely friendly
to Japan. The United States har-
bored no aggressive designs he de-
clared and was not hostile to the ex-
pansion Of japanese commerce In
China.
Explaining he had been requested by
the association TO speak frankly Pro-
fessor Mathews proceeded to detail
some OF the doubts held by some Amer.
leans concerning Japan's attitude tow
ard America as well as Japan's future
role In the orient.
Foreign Minister KatO replied with
the same frankness. While Japan'n
ambition was the development of her
place In the world, he said, this ambi.
tlon was entirely laudable and did not
contemplate injury to either the United
States or China. He admitted that
the question OF alien land ownership
In California often had been exagger-
ated. The economic interests at stake
were slight, he said. Nevertheless,
Japan felt keenly this racial discrim-
ination, which offended her dignity and
her honor.
In conclusion, Prime Minister kato
said that the criticism Of japan By
the western nations was sometimes
too severe, as they expected Of her
standard OF conduct far higher than
they themselves observed.
The ceremonies Of the anniversary
OF Jimmu Tenno the mythical found
er Of the Japanese empire. were held
today In the customary impressive
manner Among other things there
was Joint celebration OF the wo.
mems universities OF japan. Addresssa
were delivered by Prof Matthew'S.
Prof Gulick, Baron Shibusawa and
American Ambassador Guthrie. The
students sang America" In Enslish
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
FATHER LEBOCHOwsKY HEAD
OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUITS

ROME, Feb. 11.--Father Lebochows-
ky was today elected general of the
Society OF Jesuits In succession to
Father Francis Xavier wernz,
The Generals OF the Society OF Je-
sus, the formal name OF the organi.
EatlOn OF the Jesuits, are elected for
life by the general congregation Of
this ordr which Is OF monastic origin
The general Of the society Ii known
AZ the "black pope"
Father WernE died August 20 In
Rome, a few hours after the death OF
Pope Plus Anxiety over the war Is
said 10 have hastened his end. Then
Father Fines, assistant Jesuit general
for France, was selected to head the
order. which he did until the present
election.
Father Ledochowsky was formerly
assistant general for Germany. He Is
a nephew Of the late Cardinal Ledo-
chowsky.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
WANTED TO AID
MINISTER'S AND FAMILIES

CHICAGO, Feb. ia campaign
for fund Of s11,800O00 with which
to provide for retired ministers and
for widows and orphaas Of ministers
Of the Methodist Episcopal church OF
the United states win be made this
year, according 20 action taken here
yesterday at the annual meeting Of
the board OF conference claimants Of
the church.
There are 1909 claimants In the
United States, II was said, and their
claim for 1914 amount 10 $1,000, 600,
or about 100000 more than the
church fund had provided. To meet
this deficit and to provide for an ade-
quate fund for 191b-16, the. campaign
for III, 100000 IL to be made,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
A WARRANT FOR M0RS
II Alienist Holds New Yorker Sane He
VIII Be Arrested for Murder Of
Horn aud Others.

NEW YORK Feb. IA warrant
charging him with the murder Of Hen
ry Horn aud others. inmates " the
German odd Fellows home In Yonk.
ers. was held ready today 10 serve on
Frederick Mors II the report Of DR.
NJ $. Gregory alienist OF Bellevue
hospital declares Mors 10 be- sane.
Mors voluntarily told an assistant
district attorney February ,, that he
methOdieally killed eight aged men
and women residents u the home,
where he was employed Mors WAS
sent to Bellevue hospital for observa-
tion and an investigation Of his story
was begun.
The authorities say Mors story that
he "hastened the deaths" Of eight home
inmates might be true 1t was said
positively, however that investigation
has shown Mors could have had no
accOmpllces
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
PRISONERS WILL NINE
Germans to Compel French. Belgisns
and Russians 10 Labor In the Coal
Fields,

ESSEN, Germany, Feb ll.-An.
n0uncement has been made here that
the coal mine operators have reached
Nh agreement with the military au.
thOrities to supply them with prison.
ers OF war TO work In the mines. This
step Ii taken In order TO relieve the
scarcity Of labor which has become
acute. The mine owners have been
trying in vain to keep the production
OF coal equal to the requirements OF
the market These have increased as
result Of big demands for military
purposes.
The military authorities purpose TO
select from among French, Belgian
and Russian prisoners men who prev
ious have worked In, mines. Camps
for their accommodation already have
been established In the coal mining
district
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
TO TALK FOR WILSON
President Special Representative,
Duval West, Will Confer With Mex
lean FactiOnal Leaders.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1l.-COmmls
stoned as President Wilson's personal
representative Ia Investigate condi
tionS In Mexico, Duyal West of San
Antonio, Texas, was ON his way today
10 the southern republic. Mr.. West.
who was formerly United States dis
trict attorney At san Antonio, will
stop there en route 10 Mexico city.
The object u Mr Vests visit In
addition TO making inquire. into Mex
lean. conditions will be 10 Interview
such leaders AZ Generals Cuuunla,
Villa aud Zapnta to make plain 10
them the attitude Of the Washington
government regarding the protection
Of foreigners and their Interest,". II
is understood that while he will point
out the increasing necessity Tor per.
manent settlement Of Mexican affairs.
Mr.. West does not bear any plans or
suggestions from the United State-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
HOUSE.
CHICAGO POLICE STORIES
CAUSE CRIME, SAYS CHIEF

CHICAGO, Feb. II Giving news
paper publicity to reports on crime
causes men to think that robbing per.
sons In Chicago is easy, according to
n statement today by James BeasOu,
chief of police. He said he would ask
the council committee on crime TO
make It's reports 10 the police depart
ment instead of making them public to
encourage rObberies.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
MORE TAX IN CANADA
Government Planning to Raise Si5,.
: 100000 Additional Needed on Ae.
count Of War.

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 1.-THE gov
ernment's financial proposals to coun-
teract the large decrease IN revenue
during the past year and TO provide
for expenditures Of the coming year.
were TO be placed before parliament to.
day by W. r White, minister Of n
nance. Mr. White has been called up
on to devise means Of raising new rev
enues In the neighborhoOd Of $4,000.
600, The details Of the new taxation
plan have been guarded carefully and
will not he disclosed until he makes
his announcement.
II was believed, however, that a
large number Of imports, especially
luSuries, would he taxed as well as
banking and legal documents. An In.
crease In excise taxes was anticipated.
Tea, coffee, sugar, tobacco and II.
quors. It was expected would be af-
fected
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
TAKE VALUABLE HILL
French Capture Point That Dominates
Fiereely Contested Region; Young
Germans Surrender.

ST. OMER, France, Feb li.-(Vln
Paris, Feb. 1.-THE capture Of the
hill Of Notre Dame de Lorette by the
French has been announced at head
quarters here The hill which dOml-
mates the entire region has been fierce
ly disputed for weeks.
A position captured by the British
close to Vlolnines station was one N
considerable importance as It over
looks La Bnssee. The Germans made
several attempts to recHpture II but
the British troops held strongly fOrti.
fled lines and repulsed these attacks
with heavy slaughter. The British
captured on Sunday night two trenches
near Festubert, taking 800 prisoners
who belonged apparently TO the new.
est class Of German recruits. Nearly
all NJ them were young and wore new
uniforms.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
HOUSTON BANKER AT LAST
Is ADMITTED TO PENITENTIARY

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Feb. H.
James wilder, Houston, Tex, bank
er, entered the federal prison here to-
day to serve a term for violating the
bankruptcy laws after waiting at a
hotel here for week. He came to
Leavenworth alone and applied for ad.
mission TO the prison as soon a. he
learned the United States circuit court
OF appeals had decided against him.
He was Informed he could not enter
until his commitment papers arrived.
An officer from Houston arrived last
night with the papers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
WILL RECEIVE
WATCH GIFTS FOR BRAVERY

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia senate
bin authorizing the state department
to deliver to Captain p. II. Uberroth
and Gunner Carl Johannson, both Of
the revenue cutter service, watches
rendered them by the Canadian gov
ernment for bravery In saving the
lives Of the crew Of the wrecked Brit.
ish schooner \, A. Pounds on Decem
ber 10, 1910, was passed late last
night by the house. II now goes TO
tha nreaident
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
TO REBUILD BELGIUM
Architect Refugees VIII BE Given Ex-
perienee Of England; Conference OF
Garden Cities.

LONDON, Feb. II, Ii .. M. - A
comprehensive plan for the rebuild
Ink Of towns and cities Uf Belgium
WAS discussed at the opening today of
the annual conference " Garden CIT.
ies.
From the ashes of the devastated
towns and cities there shall arise a
newer and finer Belgium" said Her.
bert Samuel president ~ the local
board. among the 2OO.OOO refugees
welcomed tu England there are about
2W architects our idea Is to bring
them together and to place at their
disposal our experience for the devel-
Orment Of Belgian towns along mod
ern lines"
Delegates nt the conference includ-
ed Representatives Of the United
States, Holland, France and Spain.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
WOMAN LOST AT SEA;
SUICIDE or ACCIDulc1

NEW YORK, Feb. li..-MrA c.
ter NJ. Knepper wife Of ro11ji
captain Of the q. 4. nary, ~ ~
jumped overheard from ~ s(samen16
Niagara during = storm II ~ svo6.
Ing Of FEBRUARY . and was droWnoa
Mrs. knepper aud her husband woco
returning from Francs. whsrs NJ
have been living for some tinns. ~
Niagara arrived here today NJ
Havre.
When Mrs Knepper was -
the water. lighted buoys weso 49,
20 her and a boat wss lowoc(
ship was stepped and f0r e
saiiors searched nor - II < E.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
War at a Glance

Evacuation by the Germans Of LOdz,
next Ia Warsaw, the most important
city OF Russian Poland Is reported un.
officially today from French sources.
Recent official statements show that
the Russians opened an attack along
the Warsaw front several days ago,
but the heaviest fighting apparently
was being carried on some distance
north 0f Lodz, which lies southwest Of
Warsaw about half way between that
city and the German border.
Chauffeur's Wife Sues Wealthy Wom-
mans are removing their supplies TO
kalis, near the border, and that they
are resumlng construction OF lines OF
fortificatiOns. L0dz was captured by
the Germans on December q, during
their drive at Warsaw, which was
halted thirty miles west OF that city.
Reports OF the campaign In the
Carpathians are conflicting although
1t Is agreed that heavy fighting Is In
progress. Petrograd's claim OF vic
Alienation Of Affections.
where 1t Is stated that the AustrO-
German forces are making progress
steadily. The correspondent of Ber.
lin newspaper asserts that the spirits
Of the Russians appears to be broken
and that they lost 10000 men this
month and are content to remain on
the defensive.
One OF the most stubborn fights on
French battlefields Ii said TO have
been won by the allies. For six weeks
the hill Of Notre Dame de Lorette,
In the northwestern part Of France,
has been the scene of an important
engagement, the allies holding the
most important positions.
The United States has taken a firm
stand concerning the rights Of Amer
lean shipping in unblockaded waters.
In its not TO Crest Britain yesterday
II pointed ont that the general use OF
the American flag by British vessels
would be highly dangerous TO neutral
vessels and would be viewed by this
government with anxiety. II Informed
Germany that the destruction OF all
American vessel might lead 10 a
change In the hitherto friendly rela-
tlons between the two countries.
Great Britain meanwhile is prepar
Ing to take still more stringent meas
ures to cut off Germany's overseas
trade. In the house OF commons Pre-.
mier Asquith was asked whether the
government would place all foodstuffs
and raw materials used In German
Industries on the list OF absolute con
traband. He replied that the gov
ernment was considering taking meas
ures against German trade 'in view
OF the violation by the enemy OF the
rules Of war"
The cargo Of the American steamer
Wilhelmina was seized at Falmouth
to be thrown into u prize court
The British foreign secretary. Sir
Edward Grey, said that II would he
useless for the allies to outline terms
on which they would discuss peace.
on account Of recent public utterances
In Germany.
1he days official war reports show
ed no significant changes. In France
minor battles are in progress In the
Argonne, where the Germans claim a
measure Of success, and In the vosges
The British statement says that the
Rustian army In northern Poland
was repulsed and that the Germans
have advanced along the vlstula. A
report from French sources that Lode
Russian Poland, had been evacuated
by the Germans was not confirmed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
SIXTY PERCENT or BRITISH
WOUNDED FIT FOR SERVICE

LONDON, Feb. II, $40 p mn
connection with his recent statement
that British casualties In the western
fighting zone aggregated 10000 off
c'rs and men, Premier Asquth eI
plalned In parliament today that ap
prOHlmately 90 per cent ~ the wound
ed had recovered and were M for ser.
vice.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
BUILDERS or MUSKOGEE
POsTOFFICE TO RECEIVERS

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 11.-work
on the Muskogee, Okla, postoffice
building was affected today when the
United States district court appointed
temporary receiver for the building
construction firm OF j ~ and A. L,
Pennock, which has under way much
government and state contract work.
An alleged arbitrary ruling by govern
ment officials on a claim for work and
business depression are among the rea.
sens given IN the petitihf
The firm made no statement of a.
gcts and liabilities.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
DEPUTY sHERIFFs PLEAD
NOT GUILTY IN STRIKE CASES

NEW BRUNSWICK, N j., Feb. II,
Pleas cf not guilty we're entered TO
day by 20 Of the 20 deputy sheriffs
indicted In connection with the shoot.
Ing Of 10 strikers at the plant OF the
American Agricultural Chemical com.
pany at Roosevelt, n j., last month
The twenty.sixth man has not been
apprehendsd.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
Unsettled and generally cloudy wsathe,
tonight and Friday somewhat colder.

A low pressure area 10 central over
Nevada this morning and has given nFnt,
scattered precipitation over the wsstern
slope Of the Rocky mountains. Another
low" covers the upper Mississippi and
low Missouri vpilsys This disturbance
has not vet beeh attended by precipita
tion but is causing cloudy and unsettled
weather In the lake region, upper Mis-.
weather has prevaiHd IN the southern
and eastern districts. Il IL decidedly
warm for this date over al OF the terri.
tory between the Allegheny and Roy
mountains Moderate tempetsturrs pre.
vail In the eastern snd far western dis.
tricts.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
WANT NAME OF EMDEN
TO PERPETUATE SHIPS DEEDS

BERLIN, Feb. 11.--Representatives
Of the various communes near Berlin
today adopted a suggestion that the
ministry OF the interior allow all OF
the members Of the crew Of the Ger
man cruiser Emden to add the word
Emden to their names and thus per
petuate. through a hyphenated .cogno-
men, the memory OF the cruisers
deeds.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
TAX FERRET WILL WORK ON
DELINQUENTs ABOUT MEDFORD

MEDFORD, Ok, Feb. 1.-THE board
of county commissioners OF Grant
county have employed o. r. Nc.
Comb OF Perry ss tax ferret. and he
win have to do with the discpvery
and listing Of property eligible for tax.
alton which has for any reason been
neglected In the county.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
BANKS MUST GIVE BONDS If
THEY HANDLE CITy's MONEY

MANGUM, Ok, Feb. l1.--Banks OF
this city which In future handle city
funds win he required to make a bond
for the same The city commissioners
have decided they will require this and
an ordinance containing such provi-
sions will bs passed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
DACIA LEAvEs NORFOLK,
SHIPS CAPTURE PROBABLE

NORFOLK, Feb, 1.-THE American
steamer Dacia finally sailed today
with her cargo Of cotton for Germany,
which goes via Rotterdam.
Great Britain has threatened to
selxe the ship questioning her trans
fer from German registry and she al
ready has been the subject OF diplo.
mntic correspondence between the
United States and Great Britain. II
generally n expected q British cruiser
win take her somewhere before she ar
riyes In European waters and that the
case wtll be fought out In prize
court
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
THE WEATHER

Oklahoma-Tonight unsettled. colder In
colder.
Louisiana Tonight fair. warmer; Fri.
day, partly cloudy.
Arkansas <bnight aud Friday unset.
tied, rain In north portion tonight or
Frmsy collier In northwest portion
Friday.
East rexas-Toplsht and Friday Eener
ally cloudy, colder In northwestern
portion Friday
West Teras-Cloudy, colder In Panhan
Ole tonight; Friday unsettled, colder.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
RAILROAD IN MOROCCO
BUILT UNDER DIFFICULTIES

PARIS, Feb. Minister Of War
Millerand has received message from
General Iyautey. French governor OF
Morocco, announcing that the military
railroad was completed to Fez, Febru-
ary 8, and that train service In Mex
ines-Eez section was about to be
started. The construction OF the line
In seven months. Notwithstanding the
difficulties caused by the war is con.
sidered here remarkable feat ON the
part OF the engineer corps.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
LODI CAPTURED
BY CAR TROOPS
Germans Reported to Have
Evacuated Second City
in Poland.
KAISER CALLS A CONFERENCE
Emperor Depressed Over Great
Loss Of Men in Desperate
Eastern Fighting.

PARIS. Feb. 1.-The evacuation Of
LodE by the Germans has been con
firmed, according to PetrOgrad dis
patch TO the Havas Agency, which
states that stores, offices, c0mmlssa,
rat and transports are being removed
hastily TO Kalisse.
A refugee who escaped TO CzenstO'
ChOwa, the dispatch credits, with the
statement that the Germans have re.
newed with doubled ylgor the con.
struCtion of heavily fortified lines
which was suspended six weeks ago.
LODI, the second city Of Poland, was
captured by the Germans December u.
when Field Marshal Won llindenburg
began his dash for Warsaw miles
10 the NORTHEAST The Russians were
driven out Of the city only after II
desperate resistance according To
German reports. although Petrograd
contended II was evacuated for strate-
gic reasons, The Russians were re-
ported yesterday 10 have assumed the
offensive on the Warsaw front In an
effort to push back the Germans who
are said to have transferred many
troops from that region to East Prus-
sla
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE situation
In the eastern arena Of the fighting
Is occupying the attention Of the mill
tary authorities In Berlin In very
large degree, II reliance may be placed
on news dispatches reaching London
from the continent. According to these
Emperor william returned hurriedly
TO Berlin from the war theater at
once and held prolonged military
conference, .summonlng for this pur-
pose General Won Moltke, Count Won
Aulemberg, General Won Kessel aud
many other well known leaders.
According TO the correspondents or
fContinued on Last Pagel
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
WILL
TALK At FEAST
Lincoln Day Banquet of Repub-
liCsn Editors M SkirVin
Tomorrow Night.
PROMINENT MEN ARE COMING
Invitations Sent TO Leading Re.
publiCanS Of State 10 At
tend Meeting.

Elaborate preparations are under
way at the Sklrvin hotel for the Lin
coin day banquet which Is to he held
there Friday night under the auspices
Of the Oklahoma Republican Press as
sOciatlQn According to Chairman Ar
thur GeiSsler Of the Republican state
central committee, between one and
two hundred guests will be present at
the first large gathering Of Republi.
cans Of this year. A. T. Boys Of the
entertainment committee has received
more than seyeniyfive requests for
tickets from precinct committeeman
from all parts OF the state. and urges
that others wishing to attend to no
ufy the Republican headquarters at
the Skirvin hotel at once.
A large delegation II expected from
Muskogee, and Wednesdays Phoenix
SAYS, About twenty Muskogeans are
expected 10 attend the banquet to be
given on LlncOlns birthday In okla
homa city by the Republican Press
association"
Take Heart for Future.
The banquet OF the Republican edi-
tors IL intended 10 hearten them for
the future, as much as anything else
While they are not rejoicing over the
failure Of the "cruel economy plan Of
the party In power II IL plain to them
that II II already complete failure,
End ~ one expressed It, Oklahoma IL
to have -four years more Of the same
old thing"
And that's about all the state will
be able to stand" he added. After
four years mere OF extravaganza the
People will know that talk Of economy
by the party IN power IL merely talk
and nothing else. We do not rejoice
at the failure 10 put any plans for
economy into effect II saddens US,
but at the same time It points out to
us that we have n duty 10 perform. "
The banquet Of the Republican edl-
Continued on last page)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-11
DIES MONIES SALOONS TO
CLOSE DOORS SATURDAY

DIES MONIES, Ia. Feb 1.-THE
council here today refused to grant
the saloon keepers a renewal Of their
licenses. This means that the eighty
saloons Of Des Moines will close their
doors Saturday night