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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
FRENCH STEAMSHIP
S0C0A IS T0RPEO0e0

NEW YORK. Jan. 26-Rumors that
the French steamship Socos, last re-
ported as leaving Marseilles, on August
H. for an United States por, had been
sunk were confirmed here today by
Capt Y Beridam. master OF the French
line steamer Ohio. from Cardiff who
said the Socoa was ,orpedoed by .
German submarine in the Medi,errsqp
can on Angus, Is, 1910 Captain Beh.
dam was master ot the Socoa when
she was sunk
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
DANCERS TO Be.
GIVEN FLOOR OF
CHUC- SHOW
Merriment to Reign Supreme
at Exhibit Tonight

The automobile show closes tonight
The hour OF closing depends on the
mood OF the visitors.
Their mood, the management knows.
depends on the way they are enjoying
themselves. George W Woods. man
ager, IS going 10 do his hes, to see thl,
all comerS enjoy themselves. To that
end he has ruled that dancing will be
permitted in the asleS after o,W. The
band will be kept a, its job OF furnish
ING dance music as late as the pas,ime
continues popular
Dancing Last Night.
Dancing was started in an impromp,u
fashion last night Couples tangoed
about in groups in the out -oi the way
corners while the band was playing
dance music for MRS pmnsffy.Reid
and Miss Florence Conan,, who dem
onstrated some OF the latest ballroom
steps on the stage The spontaneou,
terpsichorean efforts OF the visitor
gave the signal for general perform
ancc after the conclusion OF the stage
act
Space was crowded. and the floor. a
canvas carpet, was rough. but the a,h
letic dancers trained in modern so
ciety ball rooms did not mind the I'M
evenness. There will he no program
tonight, the band PLAYING jus, what
ever suits its own free fancy. Fu-
neral marches are prohibited. however
Sales Talk Tonight
But NJ until go o'clock. the order
is strictly business The statesmen have
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
VILLA OCCUPIES TERRITORY EVACUATED BY AMERICAN ARMY
Butler Termed Woman Chaser bySome
Witnesses; Others Defend Reputation
MAN HANGS SELF
WITH SUSPENDERS,
THEN CLAIMS THEM

NULUIH, MINI, Ian 2o-lwo
Il days after he had been de
c clarcd dead. but after heart
action had been restored by use OF
a llic.Savlng machine, Alex Meal
pin walked into police headquarters,
holding up his trousers by both
hand, and claimed the suspendcrS
he had used to hang himself with
m the cell there Tuesday morning
They won't stay up he explained.
He refused 10 give his reason for at
tempting death.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
Chicago Man Wins
Bride and $1,000
From Best Man

CHICAGO. Jan 2o-Gordon Thornc
Of Chicago and hi, bride, who was Mss
Virginia Miner, arc on their way to
California today to spend their honey
moon, carrying with them a check Tor
5000, signed by townsend Netcher,
who was best man at their wedding last
night After the ceremony the bride
groom calmly collected the check and
announced to the guests that he had
wagered Ne,cher, fellow clubman, las,
autumn, ,ha, he would win Miss Milncr.
Never los, a bet with so much pleas
ure," Mr. Netcher said as he signed the
chrck
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
Henryetta Bank
Robbery Averted

HENRYETTA, Okla, Jan. 20. -Plaus
Of robbers to raid the First National
bank OF Henrye,,a, failed 20 mate.
rialirc today when the local police were
notified that the bank would be robbed.
Guards were stationed in the building
but the robbers did not make any ap-
DearanCe
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
SCHOOL TEACHERS AID
FIGHT TO SAVE BIRDS

WINONA, MINI, Jan, 2o-The en-
tire teaching force of the rural schools
OF southern Minnesota will aid in the
movemen, to feed the starving quail
and other birds, as a result OF a move
inaugura,ed BY the Minnesota game
protective league The heavy snow
over southern Minnesota has covered
the food Of the birds and thousands
are diving
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
Daylight Saving
Plan Is Approved
by Labor Leaders

NEW YORK, Jan. 10 -- The New
York daylgh, savings committees plan
10 advance the clock one hour during
the five months beginning May | has
been approved by the American Fed.
Grafton OF Labor through is president.
Samuel GomperS, and its executive
committee A bill to put the dayliph,
saving plan OF the committee into ei.
fec, now is before congress, while a
national convention to consider /, will
he held here lanmafY M 10 "
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
Vote on Suffrage
in South Dakota

PIERRE, s, D., Jan, l6-By vote
Of % to y the lower house OF the
South Dakota legislature late Thurs
day passed the resolution which, with
the governors signature, will provide
for the submission Of an equal sui-
fragc amendment, TO the constitution in
the 1918 general election. The senate
passed the resolution ten days ago. The
legislature took this action withou, de.
bate in either house.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
BOY FALLS OFF CAR;
CASH CUT IN HEAD

Fred Short, 10 years old. olS North
Idaho avenue. helper for the Hurry-Up
Baggage company, sustained brain
conclusion this morning at 9 o'clock a,
the Frisco passenger station when he
fell backward off Ford truck
There was thrcc-inch cash in the
back of Shorts head as the result of
the fall on the pavement
The attending physician saiJ Shorts
injuries will not prove fatal
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
BANDIT FORCES
HOLD Ell vALLE;
CHIEF At MADERo
Rebels Follow in Footsteps Of
u, S, Troops,
CASAS GRANDES IS NEXT
viii Be Taken When Pershing
Moves North,

FL PASO. Texas, Jan lo--Forces
Of Francisco Villa have occupied El
Vale. Chihuahua abandoned by Gen.
eral Pershins's outposts, according TO
apparently reliable information re.
ceived in armv circles II was said
Villa had established headquarters at
MADEIRA and was preparing to occupy
Casas GrandcS a' soon as Pershing
should abandon field headquarters at
ColonIa Dublan
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
eVIxEMEA NWket
70 GERMAN PLANES

PARIS, Jan. 2o-For the third sue
cessive day. Lieut., George Guynemer is
mentioned in the communication from
the war office. Today's announcement
credits him with having brought down
an airplane on the Somme front, This
brings up TO twenty-eight the number
of airplanes DESTROYED by this pilot.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
Lumbernen Honor
Pond Creek Dealer

KANSAS CITY, Jan. h.--F. h Hot.
man of Leavenwor,h, Kan was elected
presiden, of the Southwestern Lumber.
mems association. in annual cohyen-
ton, here today Y J. Gentry Pond
Creek Okla, was elected first vice
president, and J. Il Moorehead, Kan
Sas City secretary manager.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
0IL.CAS BUREAU
BILL IS PASSED
BY COMMITTEE
Boyle Supporters Fail to De-
yeIop Expected Strength,
DEFEATED
Resolution to Repeal Veto
Power Suggested,

Supporters OF State Mine Inspector
Ed Boylcs claim for control OF oil and
gas production failed to develop cN-
pected strength in the house OF repre-
sentativeS tins morning and the bill eN-
tablishing an oil and gas bureau IN con
nectlon with the corporation commis
sion was q11sed through committee o.
the whole without amendment
Amendment Proposed
Robert Wimbish OF Ada, recognized
anti governor man IN the house, pro
posed an amendment taking from the
governor the power OF appointing the
superintendent OF the bureau and mine
inspectors but it was defeated by a de
ciSlve majority A motion TO strike
Section 4 from the bill which conierN
exclusive jurisdiction on the corpora
ton commission IN the matter OF en-
forcing the conservation laws. was OF
iered by Representative Cheatham. he
declared that by virtue OF constitutional
authority the mine inspector had power
to enforce conservation rules.
Nesbitt Asks Question
"Aren, you interested IN the oil and
gas business" asked Speaker NeSbltt.
Certainly am" replied Mr.. Cheat
ham
Then do you want the conservation
of oil and gas in the hands OF a com
petcnt department If you want some
one competent to look after this then
you want to supper, this bill"
Constitution Cited.
The constitutional provisions creating
the office OF mine Inspector were ire.
qucn,ly cited by Boyle's supporters tc
(ContinseA an Page Tvo)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
Extensive Hotel
Plans for Paris

PARIS, Jan. 2b.--ln anticipation tina,
after the wan ends there will be an
enormous influx of tourists to France
to visit the invaded district and scenic
points beside those who ko there as
representatives of foreign industrial
and commercial houses plans are being
made to spend SlW0O0O in the con
struetion and enlargement of hotels
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
100000 For Community Work.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2o-One hundred
thousand dollars has been appropriated
by the Chicago board of education for
community cen,ers in 1917 1t was learned
today The sum is said TO be more
than has ever been spent by any city
in the country by such purposes.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
81. Louis School Head Dies.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1o--Ben
Blewett, superintendent Of schools OF
Sc Louis, Mo, dropped dead OF heart
failure today while addressing a com
mi,tee OF the congress of constructive
patriotism, to which he was a delegate.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
TMIRIY-0NE below,
MINNESOTA TOWN

WlNONA. MINI. Jan. 2o.-Winoua
today shivered in the coldeSt weather
Of the winter when the mercury shrunk
to II degrees below zero Coupled
with the recen, heavy snow. today's
irigid spell is delaying railroad and
street car traffic.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
Standard OH Director Dies.

NEW YORK, Jan h.-rhe death
last nigh, of W II. Libby. a director
oi the Standard Oil company Of New
Jersey was announced today Mr.
Libby was in charge OF many Of the
corporations foreign interests and was
Tor years closely associated with John
d Archbold, late presiden, Of the com
pany
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
RAILWAY STRIKES
ARE NOT ILLEGAL
UNDER new BILL
Senate Committee Completes
Labor Measure,

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2o.-Railroad
strikes and lockoutS are not forbidden
by the terms of a bill TO supplement
the AdamSon bill which the senate in
tcrstate commerce committee virtually
had completed today President vii
son had suggested that provision be
included to preven, strikes or lockou,s
pending investigation ot differences.
Trespassing Criminal
The new bill, however, would make
1t criminal oifense punishable by
heavy fine for railroad employe who
has quite work, to trespasS on railroad
property with view oi preventing by
violence, intimidation or threats, the
operation OF trains
Operation by President.
Another important provision oi the
bill would authorize the president to
take over and operate such part ot
railroad or its equipment as Is neees
Sary to move troops or munitions IN
war times threatened war or lnSurrcc-
tim
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
ACCUSED SLAYER
ARRA|CNED IN
MURDER CASES
John M, Couch Is Angry at the
Newspapers,
TIME FOR PLEA IS SET
Few Persons Were in Court
room During Hearing,

Newspaper reporters stand no chance
OF interviewing John NJ Couch, alleged
double slayer, unless they chance to be
arrested and arc put with him III 'hc
county jail Tor saiekeeping
This developed this morning after
Couch had been taken To the court OF
T. + DonneIl justice OF the peace, Tor
arraignmen, and was returned 20 the
Jail When a number of newspaper men
requested an interview with the prison
et. Sheriff g.. +. Johnson asked Couch
II he cared to see them The alleged
murderer Informed the sheriff with
some heat tha, the newspaper men could
20 to --- for all he cared, but that
he would talk to none
T~~ Angry at Papers.
"Jhc only Gsrrect thing the ncwSpa
ters have printed about the was th"
story OF how was btough, To Okla
,homa. City from Guthrie yesterday
Couch said to Johnson They have not
treaA8 me fairly and | care TO have
nothing to do with them
His cap pulled down over his eyes,
Couch left the Lee building, in which
Justice Donnell's offices are located,
without so much as looking to the lett
or right this morning
Few Persons Saw Him.
He climbed calmly into the back scat
of the automobile in which he had been
brought to the Justice court and was
driven away, silent and not talking
even 10 the sheriff or deputies who
guarded him Few people were awarc
that Couch's preliminary hearing had
taken place. and consequently the usual
gaping crowd OF spectators was absent,
Probably not a score OF people saw the
prisoner enter or leave the Lee build
Ing,
County Attorney Selby stated this
morning that unless Homer 5. Hurst
COUGHS attorney. recommends strongly
tina, the newspapers be granted an In
tervew with his client, no newspaper
men will he admitted to the jail. Mr.
Selby said his attitude was taken IN
tCou'irrsd IN Page Two,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
Warmer Tonight Is
Weather Forecast

LOCAL FoRecAsr-osnersliy fair
weather tonight and saturday, somewhat
warmer tonight, with minimum, temper.
atvre ~ 10 70 degrees.
STATE FoRecAer-ronloh, fair and
warmer; saturday fair weather.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26

KANSAS Unsettled.
ARKANSAS Fair and warmer.
WEST TExAS-fsir.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-26
TO THE CITY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

TrlIERE is a dead dog in the en-.
trance to the alley between
=" broadway and Robinson on
Thirteenth street I, has been there
for forty .eigh, hours. I, is In plain
sigh, Of everyone who passes on the
street cars. II is not a good adves.
tisement for . city that IL greater
than Athens ever Was Go get u.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12
OF SHOTS
 SENT ACROSS BORDER

FL PASO, Tex, Jan. 12.-Several hundred shots were fired across the Rio Grande into Mexico west of here early today by members of the Ken lucky national guard, whose officers declared that the fusillade was re- ply to shots fired from the Mexican side.
 So spirited was the American fire that residents of the district thought machine gun was being used, but this was denied by the Kentucky of- ficers. There were no casualties.
 Captain E. w. Clarke, in command of Company L, Third Kentucy infan- try, which did the firing affirmed that he had not only heard shots and saw flashes on the Mexican side, but also saw some Mexicans when the head light of street car crossing bridge lighted the bed of river below.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12
NEWS OF STEPHENSON EXPECTED IN SPRING

DAWSON, Y. T., Jan. 12.-Tfe Canadian Northwest mounted police expedition which will penetrate 69o miles into the Arctic wilderness from Dawson northward, left here Janu- ary 1, and will return in March. It is expected the party will bring the latest advices from Steffansson and other explorers, Swhalers and ships along the Arctic, possibly as far east ward as Coronation Gulf and the realm of the blonde Eskimos.
 Letters and telegrams now arriv' ing here from many parts ot The world for those destinations will be carried. The expedition from Daw- son to Fort Macpherson is in cnarge of Corporal Hutchinson with three other policemen and two Indians for guides. At Macpherson he, will con- nect with similar police patrol which will come 200 miles iron, Herschel island.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12
NEW GAS HAS BEEN
 INVENTED BY JUNEAUITE

A substitute air gas, that will take the place and can be used for the same purposes as gasoline distillate. cook ing gas, Illuminating or heating gas, has been invented by Charles War. ner, of Juneau. Mr. Warner is a n.e- Lhanic and inventor and has been working on his invention for the past two years. He has now brought 1t tc point where he is making practical tests, and is demonstrating the pro duction to his friends.
 The gas is produced by blowing air through tanks containing dry DOW dered chemical and is absolutely dry when produced. Water thrown into the tank, or even heavy oils do not interfere with the production of the gas. It has already been used to run a gasoline engine under tests made by MT. Warner.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12
VALDEZ CIVIC LEAGUE ...~ s'. MEETS TOMORROW

The Valdez Civic League meets tomorrow for its annual election of officers. Every member is urged to be present. Valdez has undergone its third fire and if ever the women of the Civic League were needed the 7 are needed now. They have done splendid work in the past and wider field is open to them in the future. Surely we women of Valdez will ral- ly to the support of an organization whose one aim to be better the town. Every woman here should enroll Ter name in the Civic League and bo able to give two hours every two weeks to the interests of the town in whi.h she lives. J
 , Below isS.a partial list of things Accomplished by the league.
 1. Four blocks of Alaska Aveni ( graded.
 2. Trees should crowd the dyke and help preserve the soil side of it. 8. Trees and rose bushes sold to beautify the town.
 I. SchCU | gardens prepared for planting. 5. Children's play grounds estab- lished and maintained. 2. Every Mans Club House re- paired and painted. 2. Window shades bought for reading rooms and library. 8. Mrs. Dalton, ex-secretary of the Civic League donated large selec tion of books to the library and gave handsome pictures to reading room. g. Close to $1oo given to Fire Department. 10. Induced War Department, through Capt. Dougherty, to agree to paint and paper interior of old post office.
 i II. Cleanup campaign organiz- ed
 12. Campaign of Swat the Fly 13. Garbage cans placed in promi- nent public places. IA. City Council induced to pess speed regulations for automobiles. 15. Sign-posts placed on different streets.
 16. Bureau for employment main tained
 i IT. Ninety dollars given to vic tims of fire.
 With such a past record the Val deg Civic League deserves the heart jest support of every citizen in the town.
 Let every woman ignore the deep snow and come out to the meeting Saturday, January 13, at p. m. The meeting will be held in the city hal. A MEMBER.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12
MOUNTED POLICEMEN
 ...~ WILL GO TO WAR

EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 12.-A dispatch from Ottawa states that as soon as the provincial authorities can take over the stations in the various provinces now held by the mounted police this famous organization will be recruited to full strength for mill itary duty.
 An order in council to this effect states that the provincial authorities will take over all police duties here tofore undertaken by the mounted po- lice February 1.
 Commissioner Perry said, however. that owing to the difficulties likely to arise if the various stations were withdrawn, the order in council will not actually take effect until the provincial government SUD- plies suitable men for the posts. The mounted police will continue to be responsible for alien enemies in the west and the border patrol.
 In all probability the stations in the far north will be maintained. Among the few stations which will b7 retained in Alberta will be the Ed monton station.
 The Saskatchewan provincial au- thorities already have begun replac- ing the mounted police in that prov ince.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12
MARYLAND LOST;
 NO TRACE IS FOUND

NANTUCKET, Jan. 12.-The s. 5. Maryland was regarded as probably lost today. Search for the vessel and her crew by the coast guard cutters Acushnet and Gresham, which was begun after the Maryland's wireless calls of distress were suddenly silen 2 ed Christmas night, was abandoned without having found any trace of the missing vessel. Hope for the safety of the steamers thirty odd men lies in the possibility that they were picked up from the ships boats by a passing steamer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12
Leaves Prison; to be Deported.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12.-As he stepped out of San Quentin peni- tentiary after serving four-year sen tence, Wm. Bastian, recorded in the history of the San Francisco police department as the "$1O0,000 de luxe burglar" was taken into custody by the Federal authorities and removed to the immigration station on Angel Island where he will be held pending proceedings for his deportation as an undesirable alien.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12
SAILED FROM
 SEATTLE FOR VALDEZ

SEATTLE, Jan. 12.-The steamer Alameda sailed from here at g o'clock this morning for Valdez and way ports. Her passengers for Valdez are Edwin Ford, A. J. Dimond, J. O'Neil, Wm. Schroeder. For La touche the passengers are D. Hoff- man, B. Norberg and wife and th~ Q steerage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

During the "A hours ending at 7 o'clock this morning 20 1-2 inches of snow fell here, according to the re- cord kept by Myrtle F. Billings, the U. S. meteorological observer for Val deg.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

Jake Hepfinger claims the cham pionship belt as the boss snow shov- eller in Valdez. He cleared 1,64S cubic yards of snow off his roof this morning in something less than a few minutes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12
Explorer Is Dead.

NE WYORK, Jan. 12.-Frank De- mont Robertson, lecturer and explor- CT, died Tuesday night at Denver, it became known here last night. His death was due to a relapse after an cperation for appendicitis.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

James Gilmour, who had his foot badly lacerated by horse stepping on it last week, is able to be out once more. with the aid of a crutch.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12
CITY EXPRESS, Phone S2; ready to transfer that baggage for you. If

Your picture will please the folks i at home better than anything you can send them. Jenner the photographer
 If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

LOST-During the fire, 3 package of loose leaf ledger sheets, 7xS in Return to D. F. Willard. II
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

NOTICE-Electrica heaters, cook CTS, percolators, vacuum-cleaners. will be advanced in prices after New years, by the manufacturers. Stock on hand will be sold at prevailing prices, at the Emporium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

Have you tried our poker chip candy and also our new line of chew ing gum, Candy Kitchen If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

BOOKSa Yes, we have them, suit able for Xmas presents: and PyTahn Ivory, hand painted. Valdez Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

For flrst-class meals and good serv- ice at reasonable prices try the Mer- chants Cafe. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

Dents kid gloves in black, white and tan would make a very nice present. At A. winters. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

new line or heaters priced right, at Mead's. tf The Owl Drug Store can furnish you with a 1917 Dairy. If
 Just received, a new line of Toilet Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Go. For fine Candies see our stock. Valdez Drug Go. If
 FOR SALE-A No. 16 I. X. L. heater in good condition. Inquire of Mrs. Arthur Lang. 3t Skookum Apples. Jonathans and Spitzenberg at Keystone Produce Co.
 St
 A new assortment of silk waists iE Crepe de Chine and Taffeta, just re- ceived at B. Winters. If Why not e vICTROLA? We have them from SIS up. Valdez Drug Co. H
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

An up-to-date line of cook stoves and ranges at Mead's. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

Pure Fresh Drugs ar the Talds, Drug Store. q
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

Fresh candy at the Emporium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

Fresh butter and eggs at Keystone Produce Co. St
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

Valdez Miner, $s.es per year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-12

Just Received-the latest Popular Songs and Music Valdez Drug Go. If