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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01

So far as can he learned there Is
absolutely no warrant of law for this
method of registration and the indica-
tions are that what promised to be a
quiet and orderly election will turn
ont to be one of the most turbulent
and strenuous the city has ever wit.
messed. The idea of securing regis
trations by mail was never before
heard Of or even dreamed of and
there is no way of determining tho
extent to which "A scheme of this char
ecter could be worked. The discov-
cry came like a clap of thunder from
a clear sky and aroused the greatest
Indignation among the Democrats as
well as Republicans who are standing
for fair and honest election 1t
strikes down every Vestige of honesty
in elections and if successful would
absolutely control the result and the
votes of honest citizens would be Off
set by the wholesale. Any man who
ever lived in Tulsa could mail in one
of these cards and claim the right to
vote on election day without the for
mality of a regular registration. pro-
Viding he is a Democrat.
Aside from this discovery the day
was uneventful in the registration
work in in the various precincts oN-
cept in No. 10 where Inspector Fred
Kitchen apparently was disinclfned
to perform his duty in regular and
orderly way. He did not open the
registration books at the place desig
mated in the precinct all day Thurs
day and could not be located until
about noon yesterday. when he was
encountered on the streets up town
and taken to the office of Secretary
of the Election Board Joe Eonton
and through the Influence OF Harry
Beeler. member of the state election
board. was compelled to open the reg
istration books at the North Side fire
station shortly after | o'clock in the
afternoon.
He displayed an inclination to he
over-zealous in not allowing registra-
tions and only about 25 voters were
able to register during the afternoon
and even after Mr.. Kenton had re-
auested him to open his books and
be on the fob AZ O'Clock this morn
ing, he would not promise to do so
earlier than 10 O'Clock and Republi-
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
Wholesale Registration of
Illegal Voters is the
Scheme.
ONE INSPECTOR IS
DERELICT IN DUTY
Hid Out a Day and a Half
Blank Cards Come
From Drunright.

THE Republican campaign commits
L tee unearthed yesterday what
they believe Is a gigantic scheme
to pad the registration lists in
the coming city election in
clearly unlawful manner. The
The first inkling of the scheme came
In the form Of blank cards from
Drumright which were mailed out to
be returned here to inspectors in
blank precincts whom II is assumed
would issue the necessary registration
certificates. The same thing was un-
questionably done in other oil field
towns as well as here in the city and
the extent to which the plan has been
worked Is problematical. but undoubt-
edly the proposition is on big scale
and every effort will be put forth to
run down and ferret out the entire
scheme to its remotest extent.
Affidavits are being prepared and
prosecutions will follow wherever the
facts can be learned. This is an en-
act copy of the wording of the blanks:
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
BLUFF
DEMOS OFF STREET
Held Street Meeting in the
Rain; Other Party
Speakers Absent.

William Madison Hicks yesterday
succeeded in putting some pep into
the Socialist campaign here. Last
night he held street meeting in the
business district and attracted a large
crowd in spite of the rain. The meet
ing was held on the same corner
where the Democrats had advertised
they would assemble. Hicks chal-
lenged the Democratic speakers to a
debate but none of them showed up.
Hicks made tour of the city in an
automobile and spoke in seven parts
of the city. II. r. McGehe of Colorado
also spoke at last nights meeting.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
'DODD'SR|DE' MEANS
VILLA SOON TO FALL
[. S. Cavalrymen Whirl
Upon Camp of 800 Sleep
ing MeXicans.
A NOTABLE EXPLOIT
First Thought of Villistas
Is to Save Their Out.
law Leader.
A NOTABLE EXPLOIT

III PASO, March 31-Four hun
~ dred American cavalrymen under
the command Of Colonel George A
Dodd whirling down from the granite
slopes of the great continental divide
have fallen like a thunderbolt on the
main body of Francisco Villas bandits
at the San Geronimo ranch scatter
ing them and driving the bandit chief
wounded and crippled to seek a hid
ing place in the mountains over which
he has ruled for so many years. Villa
was hurried from danger In car
rioge..
Thrill Along Border
The battle occurred March % The
news of the brilliant exploit of the
American troopers was flashed over
the Mexican wires into JuareZ today
and sent thrill along the border. For
seventeen hours the veteran Colonel
Dodd and his picked riders of the
Seventh and Tenth cavalry drove
down the valley of the Santa Maria
river. At the end of 55-mile ride
they burst upon the unsuspoctlng
Nillsta camp where five hundred
bandits were celebrating the massacre
of 172 Carranzistas two days previous
lv at Guerrero. villa. shot through
the leg and with one hip shattered.
was hurried from the scene. barely in
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
SENTENCE NEW YORK ARTIST.
Claim She Assisted In Secret Work of
Germans.

BERNE, Switzerland. March 81
(via Paris. 10:45 "A. M )-Charlotte
Won Kuehnan. an artist OF New York
who has been residing for some time
in Lucerne. was sentenced today to
Imprisonment for two months fol-
lowed by banishment on charge of
having engaged in secret work on
behalf of Germany. 1t Is said she
was implicated in Il plot with Ger
man agent named Lattke and girl
named Corlin, both of whom re-
ceived the same sentence as the New
York woman.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01

VOTERS TAKE NOTICE.

\ large number of automo-
bilcs will he needed in the cleo
ton Tuesday. All voters in sym
pathy with the Republican tic
kot are asked to donate the use
of their cars for this one day.
and to call Republican head
quarters. phone No. 22S. today
or Monday and give their names
so that we may know Just how
many automobiles we can de-
pend upon
Information has come to me
that there are a large number Of
citizens who desire to contribute
To the Republican campaign
fund but who have not been
seen by the committee. on ac-
count of the brief time in which
II has To work. contributions in
any amount will be appreciated
and those who care to help the
cause financially are urged to
leave their checks or money with
Joseph w. McNeal. treasurer of
the campaign. at the American
National bank.
A. a. SMALL,
Campaign Manager
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
HIT FRENCH pOCkETBOOkS
hnd Again Finance Minister Calls
for Money.

PARIS. March 3i.-(5.20 p. m) -
During the disCussian OF the appro-
priation bill in the senate yesterday
Finance Minister Ribot said that the
most recent French loan would not be
the last one.
I'VE will again appeal to the coun-
try" he said. we will know how to
prepare for il by prudent policy and
France will respond again. because
she knows 1t Is "A condition of victory
because she wants to win and will
win"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
Two Found Not Guilty.
40 uiba NArlA

MALESTER. March Si.--After the
testimony for the prosecution was in
Judge r. W, Higgins late today he in
structed-~ verdict in the case of NJ. II
IA---Ty, county assessor. who was
under grand jury accusation of will
full neglect OF official duty. Dulany
was exonerated. The jury In the case
OF Justice of the Peace Fletcher Ar.
mold, charged with habitual drunken
ness, returned verdict of not guilty
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
Big Sugar Exports.

NEW lOlth, Mafch Jl.-Rellned
sugar valued at about so, 900, 600 has
been exported from the United States
in the twenty months since the be-
ginning of the war against approx
mately s2.000,00o worth in the twenty
months prior to the beginning ac-
cordlng to figures compiled by tho
foreign trade department of the Ma
tional City bank
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
How Old l. This One?

"Ts your paper really 10 years old -
asked the sweet young thing.
Certainly" we retorted, defiontly.
why"
Then was right. tcld my
mother that some Of your jokes are
older than the paper"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
"pOrl, Barrel" Again.

WASIliNGTON. March 81. - The
annual fight over rivers and harbor
Improvement was opened in the
house today with Chairman Spark
man urging passage of the $4,000,
Geo bill framed by the rivers and har-
bors committee and Representative
Ercar and other Republicans attack
ing il as an eXtravagant pork bar
rel' measure. There probably will
be more than week or discussion
before vote Is reached.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
$3.50 BONA FIDE REWARD

A cash reward of $3.50 will be
paid to anyone causing the arrest
and conviction of persons who
violate or attempt to violate the
election laws by unlawfully reg
istering or attempting to regis
ter, or by changing, mutilating
or in any way preventing the
counting Of an honest ballot In
the city election to be held next
Tuesday. The money to cover
these rewards is on deposit and
there are no strings attached to
this offer.
A. A. SMALL.
Campaign Manager.
j. w. MNEAL,
Campaign Treasurer.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01

LONDON, March 81 (2:06 p. M =
1t is understood that several new
sources Of revenue will be tapped by
Reginald Mckenna. the chancellor of
the exchequer, in the budget to be in
troduced in the house of commons
next Tuesday. Advertisements of all
kinds may be subjected to taxation.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
Five Hours Running Fight Ends in
the Routing of Villa Men;
Leader Is Wounded
ARMY OFFICIALS BELIEVE END IS IN SIGHT
Outlaw Chieftain Injured, Report of
His Capture Expected at Once;
Capture Machine Guns

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 3l.-Thirtv of Villa S
soldiers killed. four American soldiers wounded and more
than $50 Mexcans dispersed after running fight that
extended ten miles is the condensed summary of the
story Of the first engagement between forces of the Amer
lean punitive expedition and francisco Villa Colonel
George Dodd surprised five hundred of Villas men at
Guerrero March 49, His the smaller force, copris
ing detachmcntS OF the Seventh and Tenth cavalry but
without waiting he began the attack that finished five
hours later when the Villa force had been chased into the
hills northeast of Guerrero and broken into small bands
General Pershing's report reached General Funston
today and by him transmitted Immediately to the
war department. 1t filed at San Geronimo, but
whether General Pershing was still there today was re
gaded unlikely by army officers here, and less likely
that Colonel DOdd was yet at Guerrero
Villa is Injured.
Villa was not with the defeated force and Colonel
Dodd believed to be forcing his cavalry to it's utmost
exertion to him down before opportunity was
found for him recOncentrate his scattered 1t
reported to army headquarters here that Villa
wonded that of his legs was broken and OF his
hips badly bruised The character of his reported nur
les suggested that perhaps he had been injured in falling
from his horse rather than by gunsho had been u
officially reported.
Surprised the Bandits.
Colonel Dodd attacked the Mexicans at 6 o'clock ac
cordng to General Pershngs report but whether i'll the
: fOrenOOn in the afternoon not stated Here it
regarded probable that was in the morning for the
action which followed continued five hours and included
cosscountry chase that could not well have been made
after dark.
The four United States troopers injured were en-
listed men,
1t known at General FunstOn'S headquarters
that Villa and considerable force of his were that
part of the country Reports that he attacked the small
garrison at Guerrero and had killed than 10 of Car
razas soldiers had been confirmed and it also
aby reported that he had occupied Mnaca, short dis
tance south of Guerrero General CavazOs, commander
of the Carranza forces operating in that district had
ported to his government skrmish with Villas at
Guerrero
Hide in the Mountains.
Scouts had brought to General Pershng information
that made him believe that the concentration Villa had
under way had resulted in the gathering of several hun
dred and the hope that he prepared to make
stand high when the of Colonel Dodds attack
was received.
Details of the action not sent bv General Per
slng but the fact that it continued for five hours
Indicated stiff resistance although great part of t
time was employed in the chase of the fleeing Nexica.
into the hills.
North and east of Guerrero there is cluster OF
mountains that the Mexicans appear to have been trying
Continued
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
Italian Front Onicf.

BERLIN, March 81. -(By wireless
to Tuckerton)-Th Austro-Iunear-
ian official headquarters report today
says the situation on tho Italian
front Is quiet owing to the unfavor-
able weather.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
END OF MEXICAN
CHASE IN SIGHT
War Department Expects
Death or Capture of
Villa in Few Days.
WILSON IS ELATED
Messages Con@ratulating
Dodd and Pershing Sent
by Secretary.
WILSON IS ELATED
6)I~NL EXN1 SESvICE .

WAsHINGToN, March sl.-With
" Villas main command shat
tered by Colonel Dodd's cavalry dash,
the war department expects that the
death or capture of the bandit leader
himself and the successful conclusion
of the American punitive expedition
to rid northern Mexico OF his raiders
will follow more quickly than 1t had
at first been anticipated.
The five-hour running fight in
which Dodd's outnumbered troopers
killed Villas chief lieutenant and
many of his men with only four of
occurred forty eight hours before the
news reached Washington. Army Of
ficers are sure that since the fight
heavier forces have come up to sup
port the flying columns and another
acticn may have followed of which
nothing was known here tonight.
Everywhere satisfaction over the
exploit of Colonel Dodd and his men
was expressed. Secretary Bakers
congratulations were sent in this mes
sage from Major-General Scott, chief
of staff to General Funston on
the border:
NOnRTutuutcs commanders.
Secretary of war desires you to
convey to General Pershing and
Colonel Dodd and command his
hearty congratulations on exploit"
On behalf of the president. the
White House authorized a similar -A
preston.
In congress the news caused a dem
onstration of cheers and applause in
the house when Speaker Clark inter
rupted proceedings for the reading of
General Pershing's dispatch. Debate
on the army increase bill was halted
for the reading of the telegram in
the senate. sent to the vice president s
desk by Senator Warren of Wyoming,
General Pershing's father -ln-law.
Delay in receipt of General Per
shng's report was ascribed by war
department heads to the great dis
tance from the border and difficulties
of communication. The scene of the
fight was about 225 miles south Of
Juarez.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
Last Day to Register

If already registered
the city the 1914
If have trouble locating
No
No Mike Steigei First
2-Leo Convention hail
No. 81. Mc(iredy Central Fire
Al NJ. Chandler, Baltimore Hotel
5-George Cathey Cadillac
6-(TO
No John Smiley. West Side
No SH. E. kopp, Irving (Owen) school.
Cd. NJ. Hammet,
No 1O-Fred Kitchen, .iorth
11-Olle Marshall Marshairs
f..
c.
No 14-Roy Lunlv, Horace school.
No 15J ID. Jones, garage. Eighth
No 17F. +. Rcber, West Tulsa, %
No 1S-P. S. Wiley, Codys store Seventeenth
No 19-Mr Hays his residence NJ.
No 2OE. Fenton Third street
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
PROSPERITY TALK

The incraeso In the ''help wanted
column OF The World Indicates that
good times have come--in fact have
been here for some time. II you want
work there's plenty Of 1t here.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-01
WEATHER REPORT

okLAHOMA-triday fair, colder;
Saturday fair
TULSA. March 80 The tempera-
ture: Maximum SO. Minimum 81;
north winds and cloudy. Precipita.
tion .05 inches
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-29

news stand at Marietta, o., for
number of years. and was also en-
gagged in the harness and buggy bust
ness.
A. person OF sterling qualities.
James Johnston was that type Of
man. who lived a conservative life,
and did good by doing so. He believ-
ed and adhered to those principles.
which every good Odd Fellow has
embodied deepest in his heart
friendship, love and truth. He was
everybody's friend. AS neighbor he
was loved by all. His wise counsel
and advise was sought for, and he
directed many through lifes battles.
who have come out victorious and
are now numbered among the honest
fair dealing citizenship Of the coun-
try. His life was lesson Of good
ness, and while he has passed on
his memory fingers an inspiration in
itself for Others to mould by.
III for three years, part of the time
an invalid, he was patient in his suf-
ferings, and while he often felt the
pangs of pain, he was conslderate of
those about him. A few days ago
lagrippe set in and 1t in connection
with his other ailments fastened his
death.
There will be special meeting Of
the local lodge of Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows at 1880 o'clock
this evening to make arrangements
for the funeral service.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-29
BROWN IS HAPPY NOW
BUT WAIT UNTIL FALL

that he would have a slim chance Of
carrying the Second district again with
the Elkins man running against him.
As a corrallary, he figured that he
would have fair fighting chance with
anybody else pittcd against him.
The opinion as to this OF leading Re-
publican politicians of the Second dis
trict, and not a few leading Demo-
Gratis who have privately expressed
their opinion, is that the conditions
prevailing in the district do not justify
any rosy hopes on the part Of Brown
no matter who the Republicans nomi-
nate to oppose him. The Second dis
trict is normally Republican dis
trict, and it is the opinion frequently
expressed that when Brown carried it
last year he carried it for the last
time. He has always been able TO win
enough Republican votes to swing the
district, but reports are that he will
not be able to do that this year and,
furthermore, that he will lose not n
few votes in his own party because Of
unified promises and the dlssatisfac-
ton that has been engendered by his
distribution Of the loaves and the
fishes of federal patronage.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-29
SOCIALISTS
Are to Aake Vote to Nominate
Candidates for President
and Vice President.

CHICAGO, Feb. ga referen-
dun vote to nominate candidates for
president and vice president of the
United States on the Socialist ticket
will begin Wednesday, 1t was an
nounced Tuesday by Walter Lanser-
sick, national secretary Of the party,
here. The ballots will be in the
hands of county officers throughout
the nation tomorrow and by MARCH
10, the complete vote will be in at
headquarters. The candidates for
president are Allen L. Benson, Yonk-
ers, N. Y; Arthur LeSueur, Minot,
N. D.; and James II. Maurer, Read
Ing, Pa Candidates for vice presi-
dent are George H. Kirkpatrick.
Newark, N. j.; and Kate Richards
O'Hare, st. Louis.
This is the first time in American
politics that the referendum has
been used to select a presidential
candidate.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-29
PERSONAL

Mrs. William F. Griffith and
daughters, Misses Edna and Minnie,
arrived here from Los Angeles Tues
day morning and joined Mr.. Griffith.
They will visit here and at West
Union, where they have relatives,
several weeks before returning to
their home on the Pacific coast.
Alvy Robinson, of Wallace, is a
city business visitor.
Walter Barger, former well known
and popular insurance man here is
a prominent business visitor from
Fairmont, where he has been located
for several months.
Mrs. Flora Richards, of Cumberland,
sister of Mrs. j. P. Candy, and Miss
Marie Candy, Of Saskatchewan, Can
ada, Mrs. Gandy's niece, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Candy on West
Main street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-29
Will Be Held at Home Wednes-
day Afternoon and Body
Taken to Newport, O..

Funeral services over the body OF
James Johnston, aged rs years, a for
mer mayor of Steaiey Heights, an
agent for the Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Company, a prominent citizen
and a well known Odd Fellow, who
died at . o'clock Monday night at his
home, 1926 Duff street, after three
years illness of stomach trouble
and severe attack of 1agrlppe which
he contracted few days ago, will be
held at 1880 o'clock Wednesday af-
ternoon at the home. The Rev. G.
w. Wise, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church of Stealey Heights
will have charge of the services and
the burial will be in the family bury
ing ground at Newport, O., Thursday
afternoon. The funeral party will
leave here at $3.50 O'Clock Thursday
morning on the Short Line train.
The deceased man is survived by
his widow and six children, four sons
and two daughters. The sons are
j. Maurice Johnston, clerk at the
Hotel Gore; j. Thomas Johnson, well
known automobile man, Of this city;
and Frank NJ Johnston and William
Johnston, at home. The daughters
are Mrs. Ashby Powell, Of West Main
street, and Mrs. H. L. Cook, of Ober-
lin, o.
Mr.. Johnston had resided IN
Clarksburg for over a dozen years.
He was the second man to be elected
mayor of the town of stealey Heights
He served as mayor for one term.
Up until three weeks ago when he
was taken Ill, he was the agent for
the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-29
BIG RUSH
OF Candidates in Second Dis
trict for Congress as Result
of SutherIand's Decision.

WASHINGTON. Feb. Coon
gressman-at-Large Howard Suther-
lands entrance into the arena as a
candidate for the nomination for
the United States senatorship, guar
antees a rush of candidates to the
front in the second congressional dis
trict, each one of whom has been
holding in leash an ambition Tor
Sutherland's seat in the House. While
that gentleman was trying to decide
what he should do. There will be n
candidate from every county in the
Second district, according to well-in-
formed politicians on the affairs In
that balliwick. To start with the list
will read like this:
G. NJ. Bowers. of Berkeley county:
L. ]. Forman, of Grant county; Tay-
lor George. of Barbour county; N. G.
Keim, of Randolph county J. w.
Hartman, OF Tucker county; A. d.
McCrum. OF Preston county; Vernon
Johnson, Of Morgan county; and
Frank Cox, Of Monongalia county.
And there is no reason not to be-
leve that the list will not grow larger
with the passing of the days,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-29
FUNERAL SERVICE
OF MIR. JOHNSTON

pany in this city and suburban terri
tory. He drove wagon and made
his deliveries, and he was acquainted
with nearly every person in this city,
both old and young. Many of the
women folks OF Clarksburg recall his
regular appearance while engaged in
that business, always good natured
and smiling, with pole for the
mothers and a smile for the kiddies
who met him at the door.
Mr.. Johnston was member of
Marietta Lodge, No. 67, Independent
Order OF Odd Fellows, at Marietta,
o. He was a member Of the Patri-
archs Militant, high branch in Odd
Fellowship. He was member of the
Methodist Episcopal church at Stea-
ley Heights. Mr.. Johnston had for
many years been a member of the
Prohibition party.
James Johnston was born in Brit
ish Columbia. but he came to Ohio
when a young man. He operated a