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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
EXTRA! REGISTRARS
PLEASE IN ONE TOWN
Noble County Republicans Have No
Complaint TO Make OF
Activities.

Special 10 Inc World.
| PERRY. okla, May e.-Noble
county Republicans so far have no
complaint to make on the registfa-
ton. The registrars in the different
precincts arc apparently making
every effort 10 have every voter reg
ister. Many of them are driving to
the homes of voters. regadless of pol.
itics. registering many who would not
otherwise take the trouble to look up
the registrar. The Republican vote
In many precincts exceeds that of two
years ago, and this Is accounted for
| by reason of many former Demo-
Gratis coming out openly and declar-
ing for the Republican cause from
national ticket to county. Indica
tions are that the Socialist vote will
be double that OF two years ago. this
heing made up from dissruntled
Democrats who will not vote the Re-
publican ticket and arc disxusted
with state and national affairs AZ
conducted by the Democrats. Ire So
c!alists heretofore have polled about
three hundred votes In tho county.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07

WAsHINGToN' May s.-Generol
w Carranza's approval of the
Scott -Obregon agreement still was
lacking tonight. delaying formal rat
ification of the plan for cooperative
action drawn up by the two officers
in their conference at the border.
Neither the war nor state depart
ment had received any dispatches
bearing on the attitude of the de
facto government and the Mexican
embassy also was without informa-
ton.
Negotiations for formal protocol
covering the subject OF the expedi-
ton L. expected to be resumed here
after the Scott-Obregon agreement
has been ratified While the latter
deals with the military features il
is thought necessary to work cut
diplomatic features through regular
diplomatic channels. General Car
ranZas note of April l2 suggesting
that discussion of the withdrawal of
the American forces be taken up.
suspended negotiations then in prog
ress for protocol. II these are
to be resumed the ground will have
to be gone over again in the light
of the border agreement.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
Man Who Killed
Rancher Caught
by His Own Son

Special to The World
SALLlSAW, Okla, May CLAY
Agent, who Friday night shot and
killed Bert Watson, prominent
stockman. at the home Of Mrs. Dan
lrackett. was arrested today by his
own son, VIII Agent, city marshal
here.
After the shooting last night Agent
fled to the house OF Dthello Speltee.
Hearing noises under the house Spell.
tee summoned the marshal, who dis
covered his father. The older Agent
had been hidden there for several
hours. Drink is said to have been
the cause of the shooting. Several
years ago, according to stories cur
rent here. Agent shot and killed his
wife while drunk.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
Ada Citizens Will Fight to
Abolish Present State
Board of Education.
MOVE HAS STRENGTH
Removal of Briles, Purely
for Political Purposes,
Has Incensed Citizens.
Special to The World.

Special to The World
A DA. Okla. May 6.-The move to
- take the appointment of the
state board of education out of the
hands of the governor of the state
and vest 1t in the legislature that or
iginated in a mass meeting here few
nights ago has assumed larger pro-
portions. The committee appointed by
]. +. McKeel today isued it's ad-
dress to the citizens of oklahoma.
asking that the voters throughout the
state assist In this cause.
The committee was chosen from
Ada and other towns in the East Cen
tral Normal district. Men from all
parts Of the state volunteered their
services. but Mr.. McKeel said his idea
was not to go outside OF the school
district for members of this commit
tee. II
Effort will be amde to get the CO.
operation of all the counties in the
state. Assurances have already begun
to come in that the voters are with
the movement started here and that
AL assistance possible will be given.
CONTINUED ON PAGE ELEVEN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
Expect a Decision i'm Lane Ir1junC-
tion Case Monday: Usage Hear
ing Closes After Hot Arguments

conclusion OF all day hearing before
of Columbia supreme court. Justice
be in readiness Monday to announce
iings brought against Secretary Lane
estrain him from approving new oil
-dance with terms of the resolution
city on June II last
that majority vote OF Usage coun-
ell was not necessary to bind the
council, a majority vote of a quorum
present being alone necessary. JUS
tice Mccoy coincided in this view,
which was one of the strongest argu.
ments of attorneys for petitioners
that the councils action last June
was not binding. Justice Mccoy
ruled late Saturday afternoon that
the Usage council was legislative
CONTINUED ON PAGE ELEVEN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
|Citv Awaits becoming
of Knights of Pythias
MONDAYS PROGRAM.

Dramatic Order Knights OF
lIhorassa Will hold open
house ut Convention nan
throughout the day, Headquar-
ters for the day Will be estaD-
lished at the hall.
Pythian Sisters headquarters
at Hotel Oklahoma.
Banquet for Pythian Sisters
AT Pythias nall.
t.Nemplflcation of ritualistic
and staff and public installation.
disqualification Of drills by Silver
Leaf temple No. Is, Tulsa; pub
lie installation by Musk kogoe tenn
pie No. IA at 8 o'clock p. m.
Grand illuminated parade
through principal streets at
o'clock.
Imperial ceremonial Of Ben
IIur temple NO. 1871. Dramatic
order knights of Khorassan..
lien Hur temple will be assisted
py the Muskogce. Bartlesviiie
and oklahoma city temples at
o'clock p. m.
Midnight banquet at Conven--
ton hall for al. members OF
Dramatic Order knights OF
Khorassan.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
Increase of More Than 2(
Per Cent Since Last
Call in March.
FIGURES BY YEARS
Wonderful Gain Has Been
Made Since Statistics
Were Started.
TOTAL. of .oS2s2s.s7 was or

A TOTAL of $3O,OS2,s26.s7 was on
IA deposit in the banks of Tulsa on
May /. according to the combined
statements of all state and national
banks, as issued yesterday under call
from the comptroller of the currency.
This is the high water mark for the
city. 1t exceeds by more than 20 per
cent the deposits on March 7, this
year. when the last call was issued.
Following are the deposits Of the
CONTINUED ON PAGE SIXTEEN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07

VXTASHINGTON. May 6-At the
" Justice Mccoy Of the District
Mccoy announced that he hoped to
his decision in the injunction proce'
by members of the Usage tribe to
leases in the Usage nation in accC
adopted by the Usage council in this
While the departments answer TO
the petition and prayer of the petit
toners for permanent injunction
was not filled with the court until
late Friday, Assistant Attorney Gen
eral Nogelsang of the interior de-
partment summed up the secretary
answer by declaring: ''If there is
any error in this case 1t is not sub
ject to correction by any court"
The department also contended
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
WHERE TO REGISTER.

Precinct No. 1.--W. w. Dunn,
I Business Mems Athletic club.
cincinnati avenue. between First
! and Second streets.
Precinct No. 2.-Leo Quinn,
I courthouse. residence 221 West
I Cameron.
I Precinct No. 3.-F. ID. Nc
I Greevy. Central fire station.
Precinct No. Al. w. Shields,
Oklahoma hotel, East Second
I street.
Precinst No. 5.-W. G. Will
I hanson, residence, sos South
I Boston.
! Precinct No. &c. T. Land
! street, courthouse, residence,
! Wellington rooms.
Precinct No. IL. c. Miller.
! residence. ] South Maybell.
Precinct No. 9.-W. T. Kelly,
residence. Az North Cheyenne.
Precinct No. 10.-L. Mason,
North Side fire station.
Precinct No. 1l.-Ollie Mar
shall. grocery store, 1901 Ad-
I miral.
I Precinct No. 12.-E. r. Hayes,
! residence. 1919 East Third.
Prcclnct NO. l3.--S. &. Maxey,
! courthouse. residence, li2l
South Quincy.
Precinct No. 14.-Allen Few,
! residence. 1446 South Cincinnati.
Precinct No. 15.-G. l.. Wild
er. Tulsa Motor Car company,
! 722 South Main.
! Precinct No. 16.--J. S. Shaver,
courthouse, residence, 7l0 South
ElwOod.
Precinct No. 17.-F. +. Reber,
I store in West Tulsa.
Precinct No. ls.-H. w. Cody,
I store. 1901 South Main.
Precinct No. 19.--W. T.. Davis,
! residence, 316 South Victor.
Precinct No. 20.--C. Il. Fem
! ton. 201 South Maybell.
I Precinct No. 21.-G. 3. Cloud,
grocery. northeast part of city.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
Indifference IS
SLOWING UP WORK
Voters Asleep at the
Switch; Three More
Days to Register.
ONE FINAL APPEAL
Republicans Will Canvass
City Monday; Matter
Is Important.
ONE FINAL APPEAL

d EGISTER now and avoid being
~ disfranchised forever This
of every home in the city Monday
evening when the great home vista
tion movement is set in motion by
members of the Republican county
central committee. No matter wheth-
er you are Republican or not a
member of the party will ask you TO
register before May 10.
Each precinct committeeman will
take with him six assistants and a
CONTINUED oN PAGE SIXTEEN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
Expect 1000 Delegates to
BE Present at Annual
Convention.
Attractive Programs and
Feature Events Have
Been Mapped Out.

A S EARLY as yesterday afternoon
workmcn were engaged in plac>
ing flags and decorations for the tenth
annual convention OF the grand lodge
of Knights of Pythias and Pythian
Sisters which begins tomorrow and
continues for three days. Fully one
thousand visitors will he attracted to
Tulsa for the event and an elaborate
program has been arranged for each
day
Many Of the delegates and visitors
will arrive In the city today and all
trains will be met by reception COM
CONTINUED rN PAGE SIXTEEN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
IumbcrInan Dies.

Special to The World.
OKLAHOMA CITY. May Ct. IL.
Rogers, 62 years old, well known in
Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri
among the lumbermen, died at his
home here today after lingering
illness. He was born in Springfield,
H.. but came west many years ago.
stopping first in Kansas. For some
time prior to 1902 he was auditor
Of the Long Bell Lumber company
and resided in Kansas City, Mo.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
WAS NOT GUILTY OF MURDER
Arthur Hurd Is Acquitted of Attempt
to NIrdcr.

Special to The World
CLAREMORE. Okla. May s. AR
thur Hurd of Talala was Friday even
ing pronounced no. guilty of an at
tempt to murder Dennis Jones at Tai
ala on Decoration day. two years ago.
Hurd shot Jones with revolver in
the store of w. G.. Rogers, chief of the
Cherokee Indian tribe. Jones did not
die of the wound. hut was very SER
iously injured. The testimony showed
that Jones had been making threats
all over the community of his inten-
ton to kill Hurd, who beat him to 1t.
This is the second ver@ict Of not guilty
returned this week in the Rogers
county district court. the first being
that of James Keenan, Of Collinsville.
accused of stabbing Ed Custom at Col
linsville on the night of September 6.
1915. The state failed to prove its
case to the satisfaction the jury This
case occupied four DAYS. Two other
murder trials are set Tor next week.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07

special 10 lhe w Nurlu
MIAMI, Okla. May 6.-The junior
class of the Miami high school gave a
big banquet last night to the senior
clas at the Savoy. Everything was
done up in first-class style and there
was large attendance OF the two
class members and OF the faculty. Noel
Wyatt acted as POSTMASTER.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
Washington Jubilant Over
Attack on Villistas by
Howze's Cavalry.
AZ MEXICANS WERE
KILLED IN FIGHT
Annihilation Would Have
Been Complete Had Not
Warning Been Given.

COLUMBUS, N. NJ. May g.
~ without proper clothing or food
the tired. broken Mexcans who COM
posed the band routed at Ojos Azules
by American cavalrymemn, are max
ing their way afoot toward the
mountains, according to reports here
tonight. The bandits, scattered in
small groups, were said to be in the
vicinity of Llanos and headed appar-
entity toward Bocoyna. near the ter
minus of the Kansas City Mexico
Il Orient railway, and about forty
miles from Ojos Azules. Close on
their heels are picked troops of the
Eleventh cavalry under Major Rob-
ert l.. Howe.
Further reports indicated that
Major Howe S plain of surprising and
making the entire band captives
was frustrated only by the alertness
already had dismounted and were
closing in on the enemy with their
pitsols drawn when the sheep herder
gave the alarm and the Mexican
bugles sounded the retreat. The
Americans seized number of the
villa mounts and quantity of
arms and equipment.
General joan J. Pershlng. the ex
peditionary force commander, re-
Gently received reports of the where
abouts of Villa, in which the Amcri-
can commander Is said to place some
degree of Credcnce. In some quar-
ters belief was expressed that MAJOR
Iiowzc's command was investigating
these reports when they encountered
the Villa bands.
Kill Ten Ncxicans.
Ten Mexicans have been killed in
the last few weeks by American sci
Giers who caught them cutting the
field telegraph wires, according to
authentic reports here tonight.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07

MUSCATINE. Iowa. May 6.-Work-
men have erected a gigantic dam
across the Muscatine slough to pre-
ing the south part Of this city. As
a result of breaks in the levee at
points below Muscatine the entire dis
trict is expected to be under from to
6 feet Of water by Monday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
bScINrt Of thc I'ipht

FIELD HEADQUARTERS, Near
Namlauipa, by wireless to Columbus.
n. ~, Nay "a full squadron of
l3O men OF the Eleventh cavalry sur.
rrised and routed much larger
force of Villista bandits at OJo Azules,
IL miles south of Cusihuiriach.c carly
yesterday. By actual count ~ MeM-
cans were killed and a number
wounded, but there were no American
casualties
The American command under
Maj. Robert l.. Howe, had been pur-
suing the Villa bandits under Gems.
Cruz Domingeuz and Julio Acosta, for
CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
Widow Refuses
to Marry Man
and Is Killed
Special to The World.

TAHLEQuAH, Okla, May e.
Abe Owen. farmer living five miles
nor,he of rahlecuah, yesterday
shot and killed Mrs. Lizzie c. Nor
gan. matron of the old seminary
building at Moody. It is said MIS-
Morgan had refused to accept his pro-
posals Of marriage and that Owen
shot her in a fit of rage, following
her demand that he cease his amorous
attentions. Owen is o widower and
the father of seven children. Mrs
Morgan was a widow, the mother OF
four children
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
After Peace.

ALBANY, n. Y. May 6.-Thc de-
fense reports committee. Incorporate
ed. was chartered today. one OF its
objects is to spread facts vital to ma
tional commerce and industry In ref
erence to security and preparedness
by means of paid space in the Ameri.
can press and any other media.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
Final Conference Between
Scott and Obregon Will
BE Held Today.
CARRANZA SANCTIONS
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
Negotiations for a Formal
Treaty Will Follow Soon,
1t Is Announced.
BULLETIN.

Ell PASO. May 6.-Eirst Chicf
Carranza sent message to Gem
cral Obrcgon tonight informing
the Mexican minister To war
that he had found the agree
mcnt with the United States
satisfactory with the exception
of a few minor points. II now
is believed the final conference
will bc held tomorrow when the
protocol will he signed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
Wear a Carnation Today for Mother

The mother in her office
Holds the keys of the soul.
And she it is who stamps the coin Of character
And makes the being, who would be a savage,
But for her gentle cares,
A Christian man.
Then crown her Queen Of the World!
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07

UTEtI . :
oklahoma City. 3S2,J05
Outside Of oklahoma the report by
Hradstreet's shows less than 20 cities
in the entire country that exceeded
the activity IN Tulsa. This is such
u remarkable condition OF growth that
the actual figures are worth careful
study. They show that Tulsa exceed
ed Denver, Portland, Jersey city.
les Moines, Houston, Nashville. New
Orleans, Atlanta and many other
CONTINUED ON PAGE ELEVEN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
One of Two Cities in Okla
homa That Exceeded
100000.
AN UNUSUAL RECORD
Less Than % Cities in the
United States Outdis-
tanced Her.

NNi.Y two cities in Oklahoma ex-
" cceded 100000 in bLilding per.
mits for the first quarter of 1916.
these being as follows.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
THE WEATHER.

OKLAHOMA Saturday and Sun.
day generally fair and continued
warm.
TULSA. May 5.-Maximum ss.
minimum Sc. Saturday. south Winds
and clear.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-07
PROSPERITY TALK

From statistics Just gathered it is
learned that Tulsa has more Jobs than
men to fill them. and that new posi-
tions are being opened every day. The
industrial activities here give EN-.
ployment to more than five thousand
men.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-06
YOUNG 0RATORS|N
 COMPETITION TODAY
efferson Society Prizes to Be Competed for at High School This After
 noon; the Entrants

Junior orators will hold forth at the high school today in the second Jeffer- son Oratorical contest. Seven are en- tered for the medals and cash prizes the Jefferson Society is putting up.
 Owing to the fact many of the teach CTS will be in Tucson on the day of the banquet April 13, attending the teach CTS institute, the contest will be held this afternoon, instead of later.
 On the evening of the banquet, the winners boy and one girl-will be present to give their orations.
 Alma l.. Jones will introduce the con- testants this afternoon
 James P. Lavin will present the prizes
 The judges will be Hon. John R. Hampton. Miss Edna Swingle and Hon. T. T. Powers.
 The contestants and their subjects:
 What ,Ieffersonian Democracy Means" Donald Willard.
 Thomas Jefferson and the Declara- tion of-Independence, Bernice Harker.
 The Democratic Ideals of Thomas Jefferson" Joseph Mandl.
 Jefferson the Great" Raymond Selle.
 Thomas Jefferson and the Declara : tiOn of Independence, Marcy Malcolm.
 The Ideal American" Laveida Leister.
 Jefferson the Exponent of Democ- racy," Wells Abbott.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-06
MAN NEW CHIEF OF
 WEATHER OFFICE
Robert Q. Grant New Sec tion Director, Succeeding Late R. R. Briggs; Is Man of Wide Experience; Work to Be Carried On

Arizona weather is pretty impor- one of his very best men to keep tabs on it.
 Robert c. Grant. section director for Wyoming for the past five years has been transferred to Arizona and will take up his duties at the local office on April 9, according to an announcement by Kenneth Meaker the observer in temporary command of the section yesterday.
 Mr. Grant is one of the best trav- eled section directors. He has off ciated over bliZZards, tornadoes, huge snow storms and tropical calms, dur ing his long service in the weather bureau He is d southerner, and came into the service in Charleston, $. C where he worked with l.. Je- sunofsky who had charge of the Ar izona section prior to the incumbency of the late Robert R. Briggs.
 He served in Lexington, at the time Meaker was connected with that of flee.
 For five years, he has been in Wy omlng, where snow studies have equipped him to handle the problems that will come up in the course of the bureaus study of snow condi- tions on the irrigation watersheds of Arizona
 That the study of special weather conditions necessary to aid the irri- gators and the growers of citrus fruits. will be prosecuted with visor. is assured by the fact that the bu- re@u, instead of naming a new man to take over the local office has ap- pointed one of it's best observers. Two of the great pieces of work in augurated by Mr. Briggs were the study of weather conditions in rca : tion t. citrus culture and the study of snowfall as related to run off for water storage
 The weather survey of the valley and the snow survey of the Salt and Tonto watersheds are two items that will receive q good deal of attention from the local office
Arizona republican., 1916-04-06
Coliseum

At the Coliseum. beginning tonight, the management is offering for the first time in Phoenix "A Nisht iii a Turkish Harem.' Tn this show. Ert C. Hunt will be seen in one of his good -parts-that of Slivers. Frank Vack. will be his teamnate. The other principals are well cast Mon- day the show will be The Good Ship Nancy Lee
Arizona republican., 1916-04-06
ACCEPT CALIFORNIA POTATOES
 Republican A. P. Leased Wire1

STOCKTON. Cal, April 5.-P E. Platt. leading stockton potato ship per, was sent to Oregon and Washing ton recently to appeal for change in the regulations against the admission of California potatoes into the north ern market. report received today say Sthe Oregon authorities have agreed to admit our potatoes when in spectcd before shipment and this will be done. Next Mir. platt will appeal to Vashingt,n authorities. He showed that California potatoes are not sent north for seed but for consumption at q time when the home product is not in mar ket and that the tuber moth, which is the cause of the quarantine, is being eradicated by intelligent efforts here. The work of Mir Platt in reopening markets will be of great benefit to the potato industry here
Arizona republican., 1916-04-06
Geraldine Farrar at the Arizona
 TonioI1t

The story of an opera singers ca reer is depicted in the second Geral- dine Farrar photodramatic produc- tion of The Temptation" which will be the attraction at the Arizona the ater tonight, under the direction of the Jesse L. Lasky Company
 This thrilling drama was especially written for Miss Farrar by Hector Turnbnll. formerly critic on the New York Tribune. It is produced hy Ce- cil E. DeAhlle. the splendid artiste wh" was responsible for the success of Miss t'arrar's first picture. Car men"
 The story of the play has to dc with the struggles of d young cafe singer to become an operatic star and yet retain tie love and respect of her fiance, who is a young violin ist and composer.
 In the cast supporting Miss Farrar. are the well known artists. Pedro de- Cordoba, Theodore Roberts. Elsie Pane Wilson. Raymond Hatton. Er- nest Joy, Anita King. and other members of the all-star Lasky organ iZation
 Temptation will be the attraction for three days with the regular mat inee Saturday.