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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
TRAVELLERS ELECT
OFFICERS TODAY
First Convention of j. C, r,
Ends at e. Reno With Ball,

Ell RENO, Okla, May 26-(Spe-
cial)-Election Of officers and selec-
tion OF the 1918 meeting place of the
United Commercial Travellers, holding
their first annual convention in Fl
Reno yesterday and today, forms the
principal business OF this afternoons
session
The days work started at 9 As O'Clock
with a parade in which visiting coun-
ellis, the Masonic band, Boy Scouts, the
Fl Reno council and the grand council
officers participated
At II o'clock a special session OF the
grand council was held after which
adjournment was taken for lunch. The
closing session was held at 2 O'Clock
II is at this meeting that officers are
to be chosen and the next meeting place
decided upon. Ardmore is a strong CON
tender for the honor of entertaining the
travellers
At 2;N o'clock a reception for wives
and daughters Of visitors will be held
at the Elks' club, and at 4 o'clock a
general reception will be rendered the
travellers in the same place. At 9 o o'clock
a ball will be given at the clubrooms.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
WELL PLUGGING
DISCUSSED At
(. OIL HEARING
WooH Plug and Cement
4 Method Unsatisfactory,

Discussion OF the proper method OF
plusginH gas and sas-producing well.
In order TO eliminate wastage formed
the principal business at the oil and
gas conservation meeting called by A.
l.. Walker. head OF the new state oil
and gas bureau. and held this morning
In the -Huckins hotel.
Many OIL Men Here.
The meeting was originally set to
take place in the rooms OF the corpora
tion commission. but owing to the fact
that oil men from all over the state
formed such Q large audience, larger
quarters were necessary. e.
Todays meeting was IN reality the
first step toward organization OF the
bureau and outlining Of new rules to
be made by il in governing conserva-
tion work in Oklahoma M
Several Witnesses who testified at
the hearing previous TO noon gave it
% their opinion that the wooden plug
end cement method ot plugging wells
! was unsatisfaetosy. for the reason that
the plugs decayed in few years and
6ecause the cement usually set to a
snall extent before reaching the bot
tom Of the hole. USe Of mud In plug
eing was unanimously favored
Appoiatnssts Due Today.
Members Of the corporation commits
sion themselves intimated that they
believed the wood and cement plug un-
satisfactory. but that because such
method was prescribed by the leRisla-
ture they were hesitant in authorizing
extensive deviation from Il.
Three conservation agents to coop
crate with Mr.. Walker in enforcing
the bureaus rules are expected to be
named today. Their names have al
ready been submitted to the governor,
: but at noon he had not acted upon
them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
Russian Army to
Fulfill Its Duty

PETROGRAD. May &.--Gen. Mich
elas v. Rursky, who arrived here after
felinquishing the command OF the Rus
sian army on the northern front, spoke
hopefully Of the improvement, in the
morale Of the troops on that front
He said that there was no fraiernixing
with the enemy now and no deficiency
IN the she'll supply but that owing to
local conditions On offensive on a large
scale was impossible. y
II the improvement continues and
me Russian armies fulfil their duty
toward their own country and their al
Hes, General Ruisky believes the Ger
mans cen be beaten by autumn and
forced to accept the allies peace terms
General Ruisky places great reliance
q the personal influence with the
troops Of Minister Of War Kerepsky
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26

Wiggily. think. He In sure 10 be
sleepy and dreamy tonight. and we can
grab him and fly away with him Come
on to capture that rabbit soldier"
Buzz Ruzx, We're with you" sang
the biting bugs. or they flew to the
trench where Uncle Wlggily was on
guard In front OF his tent near his hol-
low stump bungalow.
Halt" whispered the mosquito cap
All the Tying insects stopped flittcring
their wings
There he is see him" said a
young lieutenant mosquito next to the
trench. How still he is. lie must be
asleep
lie is." said the captain, rand before
he awakes we viii capture him Ad-
vance on Captain Uncle Wiggily Long.
carsw
Down buErcd the mosquitoes. but N
was only Uncle Wiggily's coat. hanging
over 'he rake wi.h the rrms stretched
out like those OF a scsrccrow, which the
bugs saw. About fourteen million oI
them grabbed hold OF II, aud then, with
u great burning of their wings up they
flew with the empty coat thinking they
had Mr.. Longears
Here. come back with that" cried the
bunny from the far end OF the trench
as he heard the mosquitoes buEsins. Let
my nice coat, that Nurse Jane made for
me, alone"
what Have We only captured his
coatf" cried the captain mosquito. "Oh,
dear had lucki'
hut II was good luck for Uncle Wig.
gily. ns the biting bugs dropped his coat
hack In the trench, and he put n on. so
the mosquitoes did not get him after all.
YOU see. and II the coal shovel docsn I
60 out In the snow bank aud take the
pennies away from the icicles little
girl. III tell you next about Uncle Wig
giiy and the cannon
The woman suffrage party in New
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
l)MIFNN6M
AWhlShLS
MAoNal2 0dzIS
Uncle wlooily and Nls Coat
Copyright. 1917. by Mcclure NewspOpc
Syndicate)


" trench. or ditch. In front Of
your tent tonight. are you
notv" asked Nurse Jane tusEy WuEEy.
ne mushrst lady housekeeper for Uncle
Wisrily bongenrs, the rabbit gentleman
as she waved Hello 10 him one morn.
ing from the hollow stump bungalow.
Uncle Wiggily himself was marching
he had stayed all night. being ON guard
or awake part Of the dark hours. to
make sure the mosquito hug enemy did
not come and carry him off
Yes" he answered Nurse Jane. II ex-
pect to do guard duty tonight. I will
march up and down In my trench or
ditch, Into which the mosquitoes cannot
throw stones at me, But why do you
ask
Because I have n little surprise for
you" went on the musktat lady. See,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
SAM LLOYD'S PUZZLE
Fourteen Minutes to Digest This.
No. iSl.

The first Of the following sentences
contains the name OF one OF the orig
inal thirteen colonies; likewise the
second eonoeals one Of the thirteen
colonies. The third and fourth sen
tences hold two bold. successful
American revolutionary soldiers the
fifth sentence will yield the name OF
a fort captured by revolutionary
Americans In the sixth sentence is
hiding one Of Washington's generals,
while the seventh holds the name of
an important battle Of the Revolu.
tionary war;
Patriotism, respect for order and
riah,eopsly made laws are the founda-
ton Of good government. p
The servile page or giant baron
has no place In this land Of free and
equal men.
A free American I would rather be
than all ennobled royalty.
Put name above fame and patriot.
ism above self-interest
The king In parliament grew fran
TIC on deroeatory rumors and de-
olared war against the colonies.
Wsshingtcns lucky star KEEP, IN
the ascendant through virtue of his
splendid self confidence.
Paupef and prince to natural rights
equally entitled, was Thomas Ieffef.
sons finest declaration.
Answer 10 No. is1.
The place Of meeting was seven.
,is,eenths Of ~. or ~ ii-l6 miles
from Glasgow,
tccsyv,skl isif. ny ess icvd,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
Labor Shortage
Blamed on Waste

WASHINGTON. May 1o-Waue Of
labor through irregular employment and
maintenance OF large numbers OF Wallets
and i'unbies are responsible for the
present apparent labor shortage. Sam.
uel Gompers, president Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor. declared in a
statement today lie recommended tha,
instead Of lensthening working hours
TO meet government war demands. en-
ployers take greater care TO provide
steady employment, and wealthy persons
reduce their corps Of servants.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
BORDER ARMY GOES
ON the WATER WAGON

FORT BLISS. Texas. May h-The
border army district went on the water
wagon when Assistant United States
Attorney Crawford announced the pro
vision Of the new army lav prohibiting
the saie of Intoxicating liquors to col.
dises end officers In uniform would be
sssvietiy enforced
Saloons, hossl bars and eafes In II
psso have t>eW warned not 10 sell
l)Quess sssse1lesA
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26

The woman suffrage party in New
York City now has signed-up mem
bcrship Of 10000
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
ST. MARY TRIAL
BEGINS MONDAY
Defendant. viii Plead insanity,
Selby'S Office Believes,

The trial OF Sam ST Mary, charged
with murder Of w. i. Henry. a bag
gageman, last February. will begin in
district court Monday morning. 1t is
charged that ST. Mary and Henry had
an argument over the use OF the for
mers telephone.
ST. Mary was manager Of the Gray
and Graham Tailoring company in the
Skiryin hotel
Moman Pruiett has been retained to
defend the accused man His plea will
be insanity, it is believed by the coun-
ty attorneys office.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
SPECIAL HONOR FOR
I STUDENT AvlATORS

WASHINGTON, May. 26-The war
department has established a special
degree OF honor n an added incentive
for the student aviators who began
training last Monday At the six uniSer.
si,ies cooperating in building up the
air service. Men who quality by ex.
animation will be placed upon an honor
roll a. a reward for hard work during
the weeks Of preliminary theoretical
training.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
DUTCH MILLIONAIRE
PLACED IN CUSTODY

COPENHAGEN, May "a well
known Copenhagen millionaire. Kay
Dyhr, is reported by the newspapers 10
have been arrested on the charge os
violation OF the law prohibiting the sx-
portation OF articles brought in thsouGh
the blockaded rouf, He is at the head
OF large machinery firm. Sensational
developments are expected.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
SARAH BERNHARDT
TO LEAVE HOSPITAL

NEW YORK, May 1-The con.
di,ion Of Mime. Sarah Bernhardt, the
noted French aetre. who underwent a
serious operation some weeks ago, ha,
30 much improved that shc Is expect.
ed TO leave the hospital today, I, wa,
announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08
KEPT TAB ON STRIKES
kilograms Reveal Operations of Al
legged Conspirators on Trial.

New York. May s.-When the trial
of Captain Franz Rintelen of the Ger
man navy and seven Americans
charged with conspiracy to interfere
with the entente allies munition traffic
was resumed here today there were
indications that the prosecution would
close its case tomorrow. The first di-
rect evidence introduced to show that
Henry B. Martin, a defendent, was
the connecting link between two
groups of alleged conspirators, one
consisting of Rintelen, David Lamar,
so-called Wolf of Wall street" and
other men active in labor's national
peace council was put in the record
yesterday
It consisted of kilograms reporting
progress in strikes at munition plants,
and showing the efforts of the peace
council to get the organization start
ed. The messages. as the addresses
and signatures showed, passed mostly
between Martin and Lamar, former
Representative Frank Buchanan and
H. Robert Fowler, and Herman
Schulteis all defendants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08
WILL TAX INCOMES
Revenue Bill to Raise 1900, 600, 900
Has a $1,000 Minimum.

Washington, May S.-Incomes of all
Americans earning above $1,000 for
single men and $4,000 for married
men, are to do their bit towards rails
ing 1.sO0. O00,0 600 of taxes included n
a revenue bill to be reported tonight or
tomorrow by the house ways and
means committee.
Incomes of $1,000 or more are to
pay a new tax of 33 per cent, it is IN
derstood-a total tax including normal
and surtaxes of from As to SO per cent
Under the old tax law all incomes
under $4,000 were exempt. Single
men paid per cent on So, 900 or more
Married men paid per cent on $4,000
or more. Under the new law, men
subject to this tax who earned less
than $1,000 will pay an additional 2
per cent, total of per cent.
Single men earning from $1,000 to
the old taxing minimum of $4,000 will
pay new tax of per cent as will
married men earning from $4,000 TO
the old taxing minimum of $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08
FEW REGULARS GOING
But 500 Officers of Reserve VIII Ac-
company Engineers to France.

washington. May S-About 800 Off
GERS of the engineers reserve corps
will be selected to accompany the
nine engineer regiments soon going to
France.
The only drafts from the regular
army to aid this expedition-the first
to carry the flag abroad-Win be a
colonel and adjutant of the engineer
corps to head each regiment.
1t is assumed that the reserve Off
GERS will give the men basic military
instruction. and that it viii not be nee
essary to call upon the regular estab-
lishment for training purposes.
The war department anticipates
that the railway brotherhoods will aid
in the work of getting trained railway
men who shall rebuild worn out rail-
way lines and create new means of
communication behind the battle lines.
1t is understood that America will
soon furnish equipment for the rail-
ways of France. Much rolling stock
and trackage is in bad condition from
the strain of constant hard usage dur
ing the war, while it has been nearly
impossible to give the equipment the
proper care to maintain it in anything
like normal condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08
New York Stock Market

Wall St, New York, May s--sTOCKs
The bullish outburst of the first half
hour was speedily dissipated, operations
falling away to exceedingly slender pro-
portions for the balance of the forenoon.
With the exception of U. S. Steel which
surrendered about half its gain, recessions
were the rule. Canadian Pacific losing al
most all its advantage and other important
rails falling under yesterdays final quo
tatfons. 1t required little pressure TO effect
a reaction in this group, industrials and
specialties offering more resistance. Bond
dealings were restricted, rejecting the fur
Their Indifference of investors.
Opening cautiously but mainly at high;
momentum under lead of United States
Steel and active. equipments and rails.
Steel was again freely taken in large in
dividual lots up to 116h, overnight
gain of a point with almost 2 points for
Bethlehem Steel new stock. Canadian Pa
cific was the outstanding feature of the
railway section, gaining two points, Della
ware and Hudson sharing to the same ex-
tent. Shippings, Motors and few other
prominent specialties averaged one point
advances and Texas company rose more
than three points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08
SUM MER WEATHER
Continued from rage One,

Continued from .age Onep
damage was recorded. Topeka had a
light frost, too, but the gardens came
out all right.
The official forecast promised gen.
orally fair weather today and prob
ably Wednesday with not much
change in temperature. The lowest
mark recorded Monday night was 40
degrees. By 2 O'Clock the mercury
had climbed to IS. Tonight
the thermometer will fall to the
pass the 60 mark this afternoon. To-
night the thermometer will fall to the
40 mark again and will rise Wednes-
day to about the same point as this
afternoon. The average temperature
Monday was IA degrees below normal
and today. in spite of the northwest
wind. the average will be within 8
degrees of the seasons normal mark.
The highest temperature on record
for this date was SO, in 1895, and the
lowest, So, in 1908.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08
ENGINEERS TO FRANCE
Army Orders 8 Regiments for Duty
at Earliest Possible Moment.

Washington, May S.-The war de-
partment has announced that orders
had been sent out for the raising of
nine regiments of engineers for duty
at the earliest possible moment on
the communication lines in France.
These troops will be in addition to
the forces contemplated in the ad-
miniStrationS army plans.
Recruiting points for the regiments
will be New York City, ST. Louis, Chi
cago, Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, At
lanta, San Francisco and Philadelphia.
The department statement follows:
The war department has sent out
orders for the raising as rapidly as
possible of nine additional regiments
of engineers which are destined TO
proceed to France at the earliest pos
sible moment for work in lines of
communication. 1t is requested of the
press that no speculation or rumors
regarding this force be carried other
than that given out. All details re-
garding the force will be given out
as fast as compatible with the best
public interests
Not on Regular Program.
1t was explained that these engineer
forces were not in any way connececS
with the army organization planned by
the department and already made
known. They represent an addition to
the total military preparedness pro-
gram upon which the country is now
/
be additional technical units of the
army which the administration bill
authorizes the president to organize in
whatever number and on whatever
plans he deems best.
The strength of an engineer regi-
ment is approximately 1000 men
which would make a total of 5000
men to be assembled in the new force.
As it is specified the troops are for
use on communication lines, presum-
ably on railways. highways and tele-
phone and telegraph lines, it is as
sumed that the men will be drawn as
far as possible from railway employees
and the forces of the telegraph and
telephone companies. Additional Of
ficers to supplement those detailed
from active list of the army or from
the Officers reserve corps proba bly,
would be sought among the engineers
now engaged with work of the same
character as that which the troops
] will be called upon to do in France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08
Grain Gossip.
FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co, 3O1
New England Bldg)

Minneapolis wheat stocks have decrea sed
Il million bushels the past two days
Weather for seeding is ideal over the
entire Canadian Northwest" d wire from
Winnipeg said yesterday.
Worlds shipments of oats last week were
A., 600 bushels all from America. Ship
ments of barley from all countries were
254 600 bushels; rye, 475,000 bushels
Worlds shipments of corn last week were
1,231 900 bushels compared with 297S, 600
bushels the previous week and 3,014 900
bushels year ago. American shipments
were S01, 100000 bushels
Exports from the United States and Can
ada today we're $4,000 bushels of wheat
42, 600 barrels of flour 17i,00Of bushels OF
corn, 100000 bushels of oats; wheat and
flour combined, $4,000 bushels.
Worlds shipments of wheat last week,
pared with 6.453, 900 bushels the preceding
week and Il. 1867 600 bushels a year ago
American shipments were 5,357, 900 bushels
including S91 600 bushels of wheat as flour
India shipped $4,000 bushels, Australia
100000 bushels and Argentina LOLA ,000
bushels. The United Kingdom received T.
015,000 bushels against 5000 900 bushels in
the preceding week.
Elevator stocks of wheat in Kansas City
decreased 521 1888 bushels last week and
now amount to 2,076,SS1 bushels; corn
DOG. 324 bushels decrease 36,247 bushels
oats SS0745 bushels decreased 115,O95
bushels: kafir, 81, 139 bushels, decrease s.
2,165 bushels; barley, S,657 bushels, decrease
2.765 bushels barley, S,657 bushels, decrease
ST bushels year ago stocks were o.
$4,000 bushels of wheat, 5,114, 262 bushels
of corn, and 81, 157 bushels of oats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08
ALL S. A. TO JOIN WAR
Vatican Is Advised-Pope TO Help Set.
tie Irish Problem.

Rome, May S.-Pope Benedict may
throw the weight of his influence in
the Irish situation, according to in
formation from high vatican authori-
ties today.
Official expression was unobtain-
able, but it was reiterated that the
holy father ''emphatically endorses
the rights of small nations" This ex-
preston was given significance as ap-
plying to ireland by announcement of
1the Impending selection of Mgr. Ger
Aetti. long a. student of Irish and
stdnerican affairs, as papal secretary of
afftte for extraordinary ecclesiastical
Cairs.
arotreation of the new vatican post
portased further interest today in re-
viseos that the vatican had been adj
of til by it's South American ministers
''almee pending entry into the war of
,ost ALL Latin-American nations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08
ANSAMuSEMENTS

GRAND-Annette KelIermann in "a
Daughter of the Gods
NOVELTY = Five acts vaudeville
and Pearl of the Army
ORPHEUM-"The MasQue of Life, -
filmed in Italy.
IRIS-Fannie Ward in school for
Husbands
NEW GEM-Kathlyn Williams in
Into the Primitive
COZY-Dorothy Dalton in Chicken
Casey"
CRYSTAI~Motion features.
BEST-Mation features.
For details, prices. ETC., see adver-
tisement on page of the State
Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago. May s.-WHEAT-Fresh record
breaking upward swings took place today
in the wheat market. Belief that the gov
crnment report this afternoon would sug-
gest a relatively small crop formed the
chief bullish influence Trade was of very
small proportions. The opening, which
ranged from the same as yesterdays fin,
ish to Sc higher, with May at $3.50 and
July at S2.26 to 1927 was followed by a
sharp rise all around. carrying May to
So 90& and July to 81 30%.
Corn as well as wheat went to new high
record figure. Unseasonably cold weather
tended to discourage sellers. After open
ing unchanged to lie higher, the market
scored a moderate general advance.
subsequently further gains were brought
about owing to want Of selling pressure.
The close was nervous, 11sc to 3Ac net
advance.
Oats hardened in value with other grain.
Business lacked volume.
Absence of support weakened provisions.
A little bulge due to firmness in the hog
market failed to last
Chicago Grain and Pork Market.
1.-THE range of prices for grain futures on
the Chicago Board of Trade as reported
by Empire Commission Co., sol New
England Building.l
Chicago, May 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08
KILLING STEERS.
Kansas City Live stock Market.

Kansas City. May s.-HOGS-Hog re-
ceipts 1900: market strong to sc higher.
Bulk. S15. 1oq15 20; heavy. s15,6oQ15 so ;
paeksgs ana p nies Eli 5d 800 ght'
CATTLE-Cattle receipts 1000 including
100 southerns. Market steady Prime fed
steers, So. 00d 1915; dressed beef steers,
S915@12.0o; western steers, $1,000 T. 10 !:
southern steers, N.75@ 90; cows, s6.5o4
feeders. S. ooGfi. 90: bulls. SS5oG1o IS
calves. S7.50G13.2 %
SHEEP-Sheep receipts 5000; market
steady. Lambs, S1i.o0G17 60: yearIings
1300@15.5o; wethers, S12.50M1450; ewes.
81 .00@14-25; stockers and feeders, S7.00q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08

Kansas City, May s.-wHEAT-Cash
wheat &c to &c higher. No. .. hard, $3.05a
3.12; No 3. $2.s1M3.11; No. ,, red, $2.94@I
3.UI: No. 3, S2.950I3 OF.
CoRN-Corn 1e to 174c higher. No. .
:, white, S1.631 a@1.64l5; No. ), S1.63d u
No; 2 yellow, 81 .54@ a No: ,, $1.53G y.
OATS-Market steady to 1ac higher. No.
2. white, 711a@721ac; No. ., mixed, 701a@
Tic.
RYE-Rye, s.. 05020G.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-S3. 400I3. IS.
HAY-Hay unchanged.
SHORTS-S2. 0SM217
BRAN-$1. &c
Wheat receipts 60 cars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08
SHEEP AND LANES.


Chicago, May s.-HoGs-Hog receipts
$4,000: market firm Sc higher Bulk, $15:4
15S0; heavy, $1515m15 1880; rough, $1515GT
1875: pigs, 50 T5@13.75.
CATTLE+CattIe receipts G,000: market
steady Native beef cattle. IS 90d 1880
stockers and feeders, S7.15M1000; cows and
heffers, S6.256I lbs; calves, $S.75n13.25.
q SHEEP-Sheep receipts 9,00G: steady.
wethers, S1125@ 1890; lambs. $13.75M17.9O