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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-14
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New London, Conn, Aug. 1.-two
to meet a foreign submarine reported
Island.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
OIL LANDS BILL TO
BE DELAYED AGAIN
PENDING MEASURE FOR RELIEF
OF CALIFUtNN OPERATORS
TO GO OVER AGAIN.
Shipping and Corrupt
Practice Measures Are Given
Preference.

WASHINGTON, July II. - The
pending bill for the relief os calf
tornid oil operators on lands with
drawn by President Taft will 40 over
70 the next session of congress and
he taken up the second Monday in
december by a rcarrangement Of the
i'flslatiNe program agreed upon today
iy senate leaders
The administration shipping pnr
and The corrupt practice bin were
given right of way at the present Ses-
sion over all but three OF the pend
ing appropriation bills
1t was also decided To POSTPONE ac-
tpn on all conservation bills until
December and to have the senate work
IN dhily session from II a. IA. to &
p m. The place OF the immigratiot,
MI on the program viii hc the sub
Ject of special conference tomorrow.
As an indication that the Republic
cans expect To help expedite measures
they do not oppose committee was
appointed to confer with the Dcmu
Gratis on the program.
1t IS the purpose Of the RepubH-
cans To oppose the government own
"rship and operating feature of the
shipping bill and we also shall op-
pose the revenue bill on the ground
that tho government revenues should
be raised from our Imports" said Mr..
Gallinger.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
|. R. TO MOBILIZE
FORCES AT fT. o,.n :.
SPECIAL ARMY DIVISION WILL
BEGIN TO ARRIVE THERE
WHEN REGULARS LEAVE
onc cavalry Regiment for Division
Already Accepted. Roosevelt
sanctions Place,


OKLAHOMA CITY. July 1.-The
ouore Roosevelts special army division
Tor Mexican service is to mobilize at
tort Sill. okla. according to authori-
tatiNe announcement received here
from New York today. The troops
are expected to take possession of the
army post as soon as possible after
me Oklahoma forces have departed
Tor the border.
one cavalry regiment for the di-
VISION already has been aCceptcd. II
Is composed Of recruits enlisted IN tho
west. These troops now are being
gwen preliminary training at Fort
Douglas, Utah, and Fort u. A. Rus
sell, Wyo.. but are expected to be
transferred to Fort Sill at once
Colonel Roosevelt, who has visited
tort Sill, is said to have expressed a
desire that his division be mobilzed
lhere. where there are ADEQUATE
grounds for cavalry maneuvers. Al
though officers in charge of the ok
lahoma city recruiting station OF the
United States army have not vet been
CRITICALLY notified of the Roosevelt di-
vision coming TO Oklahoma, all admit
having been unofficially assured that
such was the case.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
EAST SIDE SOCIETY
HAS BUSY SESSION
City Engineer Wyss Assures Meeting
City Is Building Sewer From
xanthus Street.

city Engineer Wyss met with tho
members Of the East Side Improve.
ment association Mt their regular
meeting Monday night and assured
them that contracts had already been
let for the construction Of sewer
from Xanthus to Central park,
George ID, Carney, e, keedy and
Dalton Lain were appointed a com.
mittee to meet the city commissions
regarding the proposal to close the
east side fire station and take up
the matter of opening Birch
street, as well rs the extension Of
Second street west two blocks to the
site of the old asphalt plant
The association went on record az
unanimously opposed to the Camp
bell Russell amendment and unani-
mousiy favored the construction Of
a union station for all the railroa ds
entering the citV
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
INDIAN PLUNGES 9
STORIES TO DEATH
NATHAN JONES WAS DESPOND-
ENT OVER LOVE AFFAIR
AND BAD HEALTH.
He Was Grandson OF Formcr Co,cr-
nor of ChOctaw Tribe and Was
Very Wealthy.
Special to The World

Special to The World
OKLAHOMA CITY July 11.-De.
spondent over love affair and hi.
nealth shattered by excessive use OF
llquor and narcotics, so II is said Ma
than Jones. 2S years old. grandson OF
former governor Of the Choctaw
trlbe OF Indians. and wealthy in his
own right. killed himself today by
jumping through a ninth story win
doW or the Campbell building, here.
HIS head was crushed and every
bohe In his body was broken. Severa
weeks ago Jones applied for treatment
at "A local sanitarium. He explained
ne was anxious to be cured of the
tcrug and liquor habits. as otherwise
ne would be unable to marry a pretty
lnolan maiden OF Chickasha. He was
ulscharged from the sanitarium as
cured, July |, but yesterday he an
piled to one of the physicians who has
OFFICES in the Campbell building. stat
ing he was afraid of himself and ask
Ing that he be locked up.
Ihe man was placed in room with
2 window overlooking the Lce-Huck-
ms Motel. Some time later a guard
who had been placed at the door
heard noise in the room which
caused him to investigate. As he
opened the door he saw Jones Jump
through the window. The body was
round on the roof Of the twO-story
pool room annex OF the hotel
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
Two Bands Driven Off at
Rosario and Parral With
Heavy Losses.
CHIEF LIEUTENANT
KILLED IN BATTLE
Bandit Chieftain Riding in
Coach in Clutches Now;
Is lIemmcd in.

CHlliCAHUA CITY. July lt.-Two
~ villa bands attacked Carranza
garrlsons today at Rosario and par
raj but in both cases were beaten off
| with losses, according to official re-
ports To General Trevino. In the clash
at Rosario. Jose Contreras a brother
or CaltNto Contreras, Villas chief
lieutenant, and his two sons, were
killed.
From Rosario the bandits wcre
nrlNen south toward the Durango line
10y government troops under Generals
Gactto and Hernandez.
Other reports To General Trevino
lhuIcate that scouting patrol from
''f.'I MA encountered one of tho
small bands of outlaws who scattered
att,r rae attack on Jimnez in the vi
Glhity OF El Vale and had driven them
INTO the hills. but no details were
given
No Details Received.
General Trevino said he had not
received details of either OF the
clashes. but that ali reports indicate
that both were ssirmishes more or
less minor In nature. He said every
effort to force the Villstas to face a
pitched battle had failed.
NO doubt remains in the minds of
'h' military authorities here that villa
IS directing the campaign along the
Ianso-Chihnahua border Reports
reaching General Trevino from n
number of escaped prisoners have de-
scrlbed the bandit chieftan as riding
In coach, his crutches at his side
with two of his favorite chargers be-
ing led behind. II was asserted that
every effort Of the de facto governs
ment would be launched In an at
tempt to effect his capture
Complete Loop.
IL was announced that government
troops have practically completed an
enVeloping movement by means Of
winch 1t Is hoped to put an end to
me bandit campaign. The Villistls
now arc enclosed, General Trevjno
,ald. in definite area pivoting about
'os Nieves and Torreon de Canas.
Cooperation between the yartoI.
ommands is complete and orders
ave been issued to begin closing in.
Escape to the south Is blocked by
force under General Fortuna Nav
otte advancing from Tepehuanes.
ieneral Matias Ramos with one thou-
and caYalrymen has taken charge of
ne government operations and Is ad-
anclng westward from Jiminez
Imported by the Arrieta brigade, a
'art of which has been detailed TO
Green the railway from Jiminez to
'arral
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
VIII Tender German Sub
sea Craft Here All Priv
lleges, Is Forecast.
HAS RIGHT TO CLEAR
WITH WAR SUPPLIES
At Least Eight More Subs
Being Constructed for
Trade; Is Epochal.

WAsHINGToN. July 11.-Fina
W decision by the state depart
ment that the German submarine
Deutschland is merchant ship en-
utled to all privileges accorded unde,
International law to belligerent-
owned frelghter was forecast tonight
by receipt of preliminary reports on
an Inspection of the underwater liner
at Baltimore by naval officers and
treasury officials. Collector Ryan or
baltlmore telegraphed the treasury
department that after a thorough eH,
animation of the boat by himself ana
Capt' &. f. Hughes, appointed by thu
navy department to assist, he adhered
to his previous opinion that the ve,
sci is an unarmed merchantmen. in
capable of conversion for warlike pur-
poses without extensive structural
changes
Prima Facie Case.
Department officials tonight be-
leVed a prima facie case tending to
prove the Deutschland peaceful,
nierchantman had been established.
FORMAL representatives by the Brit
Is hand French embassies, holding that
the submarine is "a potential war
snip not entitled to the freedom of
american ports and subject to attack
at sight on the high seas, will be con-
sldered in connection with the report
or the federal Investigators. Aetna
secretary Polk said tonight the allied
would be Informed of the
result only If they made inquiry.
The duty now Of the United State,
OFFICIALS explained, is to see that NJ,
structural changes are made during
the Deutschland's stay In American
waters which would fit her for hos
Tile purposes. But should the ruling
of the navy and treasury investiga-
tors be sustained, the Deutschland
ike any other merchantmen. wouIo
nave the right to clear with cargo |
including guns, munitions or German |
-eservists.
No Advance Notice.
Reports that the state department
lad advance notice of the Deutscn-
and's trip are denied. Officials saw
10 information was forwarded by thu
consul at Bremen, who Is
ued a bill of health to the subma-
inc.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
To Enforce OIL Rates

OKLAHOMA CITY, July 1l.-Tho
state insurance board has decided to
enforce the old schedule OF fire In
surance rates, and has held in abey-
ance the schedule proposed by the
board II few days ago. A schedule Of
rates was presented to the board
which In It's opinion was excessive and
another schedule was then submitted
by the board which reduced tho pro-
posed rates slightly This was to have
become effective on July 10. But tho
board has now decided to go back to
the old schedule and this will be hold
until November l by which time in
surance companies must flo now
schedule, That schedule then will be-
come effective Juanry 1 1917
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
Germans First System of
Defense Crumbles With
1900 Men Taken.
RECAPTURE WHOLE
OF TRONES WOODS
French Clear Wood North
of La Maissonette;
Lose Damloup.

ONDON, July 11.-GO:37 d. MI
l. The capture of the whole Of the
German first system of defense on a
front of $4,000 yards (nearlv eight
mlles) after ten days and nights of
continuous fighting is announced in
the official report from. British head
quarters in France. The number of
prisoners taken exceeds $500,
LONDON, July 11.-GO:3O D. M
Tho British today recaptured nearly
the whole of the Trones wood, the
war office announced tonight. All
but the northermost end OF the wood
is again In British hands.
PARIS. July 11.-(t1:05 p. rl.) -
While relative calm pl evaile6 on both
sides of the Somme. according to the
Official communication tonight, heavy
lighting occurred on the right bank of
the Meuse in the Verdun sector, Ger
man forces succeeding in gaining a
footlfe in the Damloup battery and in
some sections of the French line in
the Funin wood.
The text reads
TN both sides of the Somme the
day was relatively calm Small de-
tached operations enabled us to clear
completely the wood north of La
Maissonette and to occupy some un-
derground passages between Estrees
and Belloy- -Santerre. We took some
prisoners.
'On the right bank of the Meuse
the Germans this morning renewed
their attacks on the front of the
Fleury station, the Vaux wood, Chapi-
tire and Chenois.
Gain Damloup Footing.
After several fruitless attempts, |
which cost him heavily, the enemy |
succeeded in gaining a footing in the |
Damloup battery and in some ele-
ments of our line in the Fumin wood.
The bombardment is being maintained
intensely in the whole region.
ION the left bank there was less
artillery activity
"The usual cannonading occurred
elsewhere.
"In the region of the Somme our
aeroplanes We're engaged in IA COM
bats yesterday. Four enemy machines
seriously hit by our mitrailleuses, were
compelled to plunge abruptly One
of our pilots was able to bring back
his machine aflame to our lines and
land without accident"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
Court Knocks Out 1915 Rul-
ing for 3 Per Cent
Oil Total.
LOWER SCHOOL LEVY
Is Big Victory for Oil Men;
Holds Unrestricted
Lands UntaXable.

TllE knocking out OF the 1915 law
l. governing the distribution Of a
3 per cent gross production tax by the
supreme court yesterday and holding
that one half Of the tax should re-
vert back to the county producing IL
where 1t should be distributed accord -
ing TO the school population OF the
county. came as welcome news to the
taxpayers OF Tulsa and Creek coun-
ties. According to county officials Il
VIII mean g much lower school levy
than ever before for both counties.
County Treasurer ed Dalton said
yesterday that the money Tulsa coun-
ty would receive back as a result of
the decision would almost pay the
entire expense of $4,000 a month re-
quired for the upkeep and running
expenses OF the city school system.
County Clerk Lewis Cline and County
of Schools II. ID. Max
well declared that the decision would
mean much for Tulsa county.
Written by Judge sharp.
The opinion in the case was writ
ten by Justice Sharp The case came
up from Creek county on writ OF
seeking TO compel the
state treasurer to send one half Of the
tax paid on the gross production Of
oil and other minerals in that county |
back to the county for distribution |
here. The case affects the 1915 law |
and has to do with the 2 per cent tax. |
A former decision Of the court held !
he gross production tax en- occupa- |
ion tax. The latest decision has 70 |
10 only with the distribution feature
# the law and does not assume to |
'ay II the law itself is valid or in
aid.
TIE court in passing on the case
aid that a Joint resolution passed by
10Th houses of the legislature. and
hough not signed by the governor.
ncicated the intent Of the legislature, |
nd this could be used by the court
= en- aid in constituting and giving ef-
ect to a former act Tho resolution
eferred to IS that passed by the spe-
ial session IF the legislature but was
OF signed by the governor. therefore
Id not become effective. This reso-
ltion was the declaratory act which
ought to construe the 1915 gross
reduction law as meaning that one
nlf Of the taxes paid by any oil
ounty should 30 back to that county.
rder the decision Of the court today.
reek county will receive a consider ,
bic sum Of money. II is al own that
lis county paid In taxes tho amount G
S232,7S4 TO the state treasury. one ,
3lf CT this amount must. be sent back F.,
the county 10 be distributed among ,
694 school children. =
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
On Wny to America

LONIpN, July 11.-t6l40 p. m.)-
According to the version Of the Vos
stsohe Zeitung's statement regarding
the departuIe of a second German
commercial submarine from Ger
man harbor given by the Exchange
Telegraph company, the newspaper
stated that the submarine in ques
ton - the Bremen - left KieI for
America more than a month ago and
has not been heard from since,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
GAINING CONTROL
OF BABY PLAGUE
DR.. Rucker of Z. S. Health
Service Believes Worst
Is Now Past.

Special to The World
w ASHINGTON. July 11.-"Doctor
w Emerson. the New York health
commissioner. and his aids, have, by
their prompt and efficient action
checked what promised to be the
greatest epidemic of all times"
This was the statement today of DR..
w. c. Rucker, assistant surgeon gem
eral of the United States public health
service. on his return from New York
i where he has been directing the work
of staff Of government surgeons
against the infantile paralysis epi-
1emic.
THE situation looks encouraging to
me-" Doctor Rucker said: II think it
now is under control. OF course |
deAt know what turn things might
take In the future, but 1t looks as II
we had checked the infantile paralysis
epidemic at any rate. We will not
stop work, however, until we are as
sured that there will be no chance for
a recurrence Of the epidemic
Plan to Stop Plaques Spread.
Doctor Rucker tomorrow will lay
before the United States public health
service two plans for stopping the
spread of the disease. One of these
every individual in the country sus-
pected of being carrier Of infantile
paralysis and the other will be tho
thorough cleaning Of every passenger
car that leaves New York.
Doctor Rucker will also recommend
that all persons who are suspected of |
being carriers Of the disease who live
In New York be required to report to |
health officers before they leave tho |
city. stating their destinations. Re-
strictions upon the travel Of these per.
sons will also be imposed.
Shortage OF Monkeys.
1t has developed that the infantiis
paralysis epidemic Is likely to cause q
severe shortage In this i've monkey
market In the United states. Doctor
Ruckcr stated that the country was
being secured for monkeys. as not
enough were available to enable ex
ports 10 carry on their tests. One ship
,nent Of monkeys was obtained today
from Savannah, Ga, but few others
are 70 be obtained at any price.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
Say wife Killed Husband

NEW YORK, July 11.-Christopher
Beutinger. wealthy coal broker, with
offices In Broadway, was shot to death
early today at Caldwell, n. ]. Mrs.
Margaret Claire Beutinger. his wife,
was arrested and charged with homi-
eide, Friends attributed the shooting
to domestic troubles The Beutingers
have five young children The shoot
ing took place In their presence
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
Wilson and Hughes Eager
for Other to Make First
Notification Speech.
PRESIDENT HAS AN
EDGE ON THE JURIST
&. o. p. Nominee to Assail
Mexican Policy and Say
Prosperity False.

WASHINGTON. July IL
President Wilson probab will
he formally notified Of his nomi-
nation at Shadow Lawn, his
summer home in New Jersey.
during the first week in August
This was tentatively decided to-
day on the understanding that
former Justice Hughes would be
notified July 81 OF his nomina-
ton by the Republican party.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
YEGGS MAKE HAUL
UNDER LIGHT CLARE
Rob La Perla Jewelry Store
of $1,000 Worth of Stuff
While Crowds Pass.

a fitting crest 10 the crime wave
- which has been sweeping un-
checked over the city for the past ten
days. the police were sudely shocked
! ldSt night at o'clock to be informed
that the La Pearla jewelry store. IIO
| south Main, had been robbed of dia-
monds and watches valued at approx-
| imately $2,50O.
The boldness of the act. the bust
ness-like manner in which the yeggs
entered the place of business on the
ptlnclpal street OF the city, with
thousands passing by the shop win
dow every hour, caused the police to
redcuble their efforts of locating the
men whom thoy believe to be respon-
sipIe Tor the many daring crimes OF
the past week and half
Charles Barof. owner OF the store.
said after discovering the loss of the
valuables that It had been his Gus
tom TO leave the store between the
hours Of 7 and s O'Clock, returning
only to place his diamonds and other
yaluables In the safe after having
them on display in the show window
In the front OF the store.
Left Wares IN Window.
Last night he left his wares spark
ilhs undor tho full glare o. the electric
lights OF the window, locked his store
and went up the street block. With
IN half an hour he returned to find
the diamond tray missing from the
window, with several watches gone
also.
Tho police, whom they responded.
found several empty boxes I'm the al,
ley behind tho store. and discovered
that the burglars had entered by
breaking tho b>rs at tho back win.
dow, Nothing else was found which
might serve as clue.
Mr., Barof said that the tray which
was found in the alley contained when
iaken from the window diamonds val
led at more than $4,000. one 2l-Iewel
watch valued at s3S; three bracelet
watches valued at s45 and two solid
gold watches worth SIS each.
1t Is the opinion OF Detectives
Powell and Patton, who were assigned
to the case, and who discovered the
Empty jewel boxes In the alley, that
CoNTiNCED On PAGE Two
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
Registration in Tulsa
County Totals 1884;
6,S72 in City.
G. 0. P. MAKES GAIN
Democrats Lack Approx
mately 1000 of Having
a Majority Now.
THERE are only two hundred and

INHERE are only two hundred and
thirty-nine more Democrats than
Republicans in Tuba, ,county.accordinp
to figures announced yesterday by
County Registrar T. L. Wallace, him
self Democrat. 1t was the first
| news OF the result of the ten DAYS
registration early in May.
Heretofore the Democrats have had
between 1000 and 1900 plurality in
the county Now, according to these
tiSCres, they have but a meager
plurality and lack 1000 or more
votes or having a majority over all
There Is u total of 10,Sq4 registra
tions In the county of which 6.S72
are In the city of Tulsa.
City Figures.
The figures for the city of Tulsa are
as follows:
democrats 3.223
nepuDicans ..........S 500,
Soclallsts ..-........ 373
Independents ..... $50
For the county. outside of the
municipality Of Tulsa. the figures are
as follows:
democrats ........... 1929
HepuDlicans 1915
So,iaHSts .'..'....... 597
Independents ........ 200
The total Democratic registration
IN the city and county Is 4,S52. as
against 1913 for the Republicans,
-The Socialists have 800 votes, while
470 are registered as independents
I believe the capituation proves
that the registration was conducted
fairly said Registrar Wallace yes- |
terdsy in making the result known. |
Il instructed all precinct registrars
to register every man who was a legal |
oter, and I believe they have fol- |
lowed instructions implicitly"
Books Now Open.
Under the law there is a special
'egistration period for not more than
.wenty days or less than ten days be-
ore each election. Therefore the
books will be open now until the
primary election August 1 but only
he registration OF those who at
aimed their majority since the last
egistration or who have become vot-
RS by moving into the county or pre-
'inct since that time.
The registration officials who served
n May will also act this month, ac-
ording to Mr.. Wallace, and they will
10 found In the same places as here
ofore. Anyone desiring information
8 TO the present registration period .
hould call Republican headquarters
n the Robinson arcade.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-12
President FcIicitates President

WASIFINGTON, july 1I.-Presldent
Wilson today sent a cabiegram to
PRESIDENT De La Plaza Of Argentina
feiiciting him upon the celebration Of
the centennial anniversary OF the Ar
gentine republic.