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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
STEAMER CELTIC
VICTIM OF M|NE;
T0WED into PORT
Passengers on Philadelphia
Bring Report,

NEW YORK, Feb. 2a-ReportS that
the big White Star line steamship Gel
tic OF 2090l tons, had hit mine Feb
ruary II and was towcd back into Liv-
erpool in a damaged condition were
brought here today by passengers on
the American line steamship Philadel-
phia
Wireless Calls Heard.
The Philadelphia the passengers said.
left Liverpool about thirty minutes after
the Celtic and the British steamship
Canada, troop ship. Wireless calls
from the Celtic asking for aid are said
to have been picked up by the radio
operators on the American liner, which,
however, did not respond, as the Can
ada was already reported to have
reached her
Report Kept Secret.
An effort was made to keep the re-
port secret in fear Of alarming the Phil
adelphia's passengers, but it leaked out
after the danger zone had been passed
The Celtic 1t was believed carried no
passengers.
Officers OF the Philadelphia declined
to discuss the report, pleading that ncu-
trality restrictions forbade them to talk
The Celtic was last reported as having
arrived in Liverpool on an unnamed
date after leaving here JVuary u.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
Oil Production
Tax Measure Made
Order for FRIDAY

Proposed reduction to ? percent in
the gross production tax on oil and
gas will be fought out in the house
OF representatives tomorrow afternoon.
Two reports from the committee on
revenue and taxation-onc iavoring the
reduction, the other opposing (which
have been on the speakers desk for
two days, were read Just before noon
today and made special order Of
business for tomorrow afternoon at
, o'clock
The two reports open up every
rhase Of discussion OF the proposed
reduction, and it is the desire of the
house TO have full attendance when
the reports are acted upon The Young
Mems Democratic convention at Shaw
nee, the Shrine ceremonial session and
Washington birthday ceremonies made
lnroads tsday on the attendance in the
house.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
Why Rheumatism Comes
With Cold Weather

(By Valentine Mott Pierce, NJ. d.
a close connection exists between
these two--cold weather and rhcuma-
TINS. Prof. Alex llaig, OF London. has
the most followers in the medical pro
ic'Siou in the belief that the presence
III the system OF uric acid, or its salts
in excess, IS the real cause of rhcu
natSm Every one has recognized the
difference IN the appearance OF their
water as soon as it gets cold there is
often copiouS sediment OF brick
dust"
Several causes may lead UP to an
accumulation OF uric acid in the sys-
tenn which, III turn, cause rheumatism
or gout, or crcaky Joints, swollen fin
gers, or painful Joints. For ono rca-
son the skin does not throw of the
uric acid, by protuse sweating, as in
the hot weather and the kidneys are
unable 10 take care Of the double bur
den Another reason is that people do
not drink as much water IN cold
weather as in summer which helps TO
flush the kidneys Again they eat more
meat in cold weather. and some peo-
pie are so susceptible that they soon
develop rheumatism after eating meat
AZ all such times persons should
drink cop,ously OF hot water. say. a
pint morning and night. and take An
uric double strength three or four
times day This Anuric comes in
table, form and can he had at almost
any drug store. II dissoves the uric
acid in the system and carries it out
ward. would advise everyone TO
take Anuric occasionally, and continue
for three or four weeks, and in that
way avoid rheumatism, pout and many
Of the painful disorders due to uric
acid IN the system
Make yourself healthy and strong by
opcu.air exercise and diet Then
cleanse the liver hy occasionally s,im
ulatiug lis action with a pleasant lax
ativc composed of the Mapapplc. dried
Juice ol aloe, and root oi ialap su.
var coated and long sold by all drug
gistS as Dr. nierceS Pleasant Pellets
ADV
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
STOPS ANY COLD
IN 4 FEW HOURS
"Pape's Cold Compound"
opens clogged nose and
head and ends grippe.
R,liei rnmt, ,n,iantly

Relief comes instantly.
A dose taken every two hours until
three doses are taken will end grippe
misery and break up severe cold
either in the head. chest. body OF
limbs.
I, promptly opens eloeged- -up nos
trls and air passages IN the head.
stops nasty discharge or nose running
relieve, sick headache. dullness, fever.
ishne., sore throat. sneeiing. soreness
and stiffness
Don, stay stuffed. up Qui, blowing
and snuiilingl Ease your throbbing
head Nothing else IN the world gives
such prompt relief as "rape's Cold
Compound" which costs only q cents
at any drug store. 1t acts withou,
assistance. tastes nice. causes no in.
convenience. BE sure you get the
genuiuss-AdY. .---..-...-,.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
SUFFICIENT FOOD
FOR NINETY DAYS
City Could Live Limited Time
II Embargo Cut Off Supply,

Should the nation wide car shortage
exclude all foodstufis from Oklahoma
City it is the general opinion OF whole
sale grocers that the supply now on
hand would be sufficient for the needs
of the city for from sixty to ninety
days. The supply OF produce on hand
would hardly last more than a week or
Ten days, however
Supplies for 90 Days.
O. d. Halsell OF the Odelsa Marulac
turing company said today that there is
sufficient food here TO supply the city
for ninety days. "Ot course he said,
there are some commodities, such as
sugar, beans, potatoes, etc, which would
be entirely exhausted in thirty days or
less but canned goods, rice, dried fruits,
teas and oofiees would last ninety days
In combating the high cost of liv-
Ing the housewives are overlooking one
article Of food that is very cheap and at
normal price. This is rice One big
item OF expense is caused by servants
carrying away food This practice
should be stopped Wholesalers and re
taiers arc going to make a tair profit
on their goods and present indications
are that the present prices will seem
reasonable compared with prices which
are 10 he charged in a short time II
present conditions and scarcity OF foods
continue"
Sixty Days Is Limit.
]. T. Robinson, manager OF Carroll
Brough & Robinson, is of the opinion
that the food supply would not last over
sixty days at the outside; eggs are
plentiful, according to W. d. Wright
produce merchant and A. Il. Corey ot
the firm OF F. ]. Grove and company,
declared that he believed the produce
market would be exhausted in a week
If no more importations could be made
The manager OF the Dawson Produce
company was of the opinion that the
produce in the city would hardly last
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
SPECIAL. TAX BILL
DEFEATED IN HOUSE

Submission OF a proposed amendment
to the constitution. levyinc special
tex for the creation of home owner
ship fund, was killed in the house this
morning by tabllng report OF the
committee on constitutional amend
ments recommending submission Of the
plan
The money proposed to he raised By
the tax would be loaned under tn,
home ownership act OF the l9l5 session.
According to statements on the floor
OF the house this morning by Represent
atlve Durant. chairman Of the house ap-
preparations committee, there is now
SlOo0,OOO in the home ownership fund
and only approximately 100000 has
been loaned
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
No Trace of Local
Man Can Be Found

Other than the fact that Judge J. II
Everest has gone to New York City,
no light could he thrown today on the
'udden disappearance Of Raymond b
Everes, OF Tuseon. Arit., former resi-.
dent Of Oklahoma City. from a Gotham
hotel after having obtained payment on
drafts aggrega,ing $500
II is said that young Everest had gone
10 New York 10 buy supplies for a
clothing store with which he Is con
nected in the Arizona town and had
taken the money along 10 settle for the
purchases.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22

over a week or ten days il the supply
from foreign markets should he sud
denly cut of
Grain Supply Small.
NJ T. Sherman. secretary OF the Ok
lahoma City Gram exchange, estimated
the supply OF wheat on hand IN the
mills OF the city at between 10000 and
100000 bushcl,
W V. iIardc. traffic manager OF the
Chamber OF Commerce. IS OF the opln
ion that an embargo ON toodstntts To
Oklahoma City is the rareSt possibility
and says that he cannot sec any ikcli-
hood OF such a measure on the part OF
the railroads Grain is the only thing
that has been affected by embargocS, he
said. and this IS not serious.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
CiTYBRIEFS

Wilson Speaks TO Director -- Al the
meeting of the board Of directors of the
chamber of Commerce, held ~ the Lee
liuckins hotel. l.ucius r. Wilson of the
American cities bureau. addressed the
members on the suhjet ~ organizing
their torre9 for the hcttcrment ~ the
chamber
Army Recruiting station Busy Tho
army recruiting station liz going AT fill
blast today Officials In charge of the
local station expressed the hope this
morning that the patriotism stirred up
because ~ celebrating Washington .
birthday VIII have ii- Influence TO swell
the humber az recruits Thirty one men
havs been accepted hv the Oklahoma
CITY station IN the lsst ten days Capt
Robert Whitfield IL In Tulsa today look
lns Atter the interests of that auxiliary
station. He viii so To- Muskogee from
there
Middleton 10 Sing Here--Arthur Md
dleton, baritone singer, will appear at the
Overholscr thcater April 10 under tho
auspices OF the Apollo club OF oklahoma
CITY The Apollo club will give q pro-
gram at the thrater that evening
husband Arrested-On n charge OF
beating HIS wife. Nancy J. Rich. over the
head with a monkey wrench. J. w Rich.
proprietor ot the California roomlng
house, was arrested last night by Pa
trolmnn Thomas. Later Rich was re-
leased by Tho city under $50 bond
Arrested Man to houston -ofncey.
from Houston, Texas, are expected TO
arrive In tho city today for Louis. Church.
held IN the city Jail charged with hav.
lng stolen an automobile In Houston.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22

the skirvin hotel for their annual initia-
tion Of members There will be ban
uuet tonight At which Governor Williams
VIII he the principal speaker. The gov
crnor Ia nm honorary member OF the or
ganzatlon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22

tasy Roosevelt Of the navy. None OF
the three officials would comment on
the purpose Of the conference.
Mr.. Franklin recently informed the
navy department that he had exhaust
ed all available means in an attempt
10 secure defensive armament for the
vessels OF his company.
II is understood that Mr. Frank
Inns visit today was on the question
of the navy furnishing arms for mer-
chant ships. The government it IS
said has not yet decided the question
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
HOUSE AGAINST
SMALLER BODY
OF LAWMAKERS
e ontlnued from Page One

in their law making body Men. &C.
out your books read the history OF gov
crnments and for Gods sake let's not
commcrciall1c the government Of Okla
homa
Walden Speaks.
Representative Walden OF Love coun-
~. one OF those who Mr. Nofihcutt
sand had confused his plan with the
unlcamcral plan, charged that the ad
vocates G a change III the present SyS
TEN show "a dishonesty OF purpose or
ignorance OF some OF the historical
facts OF our government
III we should submit this to the peo-
pie We would bctray the state Of Ok
lahoma worse than Judas lsoariot eveT
betrayed our Lord" said Mr.. Walden
At this juncturt Mr. Norrhcutt plead
ed with his colleagues to give the peo-
pic an opportunity to say whether they
wanted to change the present system
Some OF the members OF this house
often speak Of their loyalty and devo-
ton to the rights OF the peoplc. Then
why are YOU AFRAID to lc, the people
say. by their vote, whether they want
to change the plan OF their legislature
II we are for the people as We say We
arc, then why should We fear Their
judgment on this propositions Arcn',
they competent 10 say whether they
want a change"
Reconsideration Barred.
After the report OF the committee had
been tabled Representative Halle moved
reconsideration OF the action, at least
halt a dozen moved that the motion be
tabled which was done. thus completing
parliamentary maneuvcr which bar,
this resolution from coming before IN,
present house again. 1t docs not. how
ever, bar similar resolutions.
Senators in Debate.
Proposal in the senate this morning
that students at the Oklahoma CoIeg,
for Women at Chickasha be charge
for lodging IN dormitories an amoun
sufficient TO pay percent interest OF
the dormltory investment brought iortl
a storm OF protest The question cam,
! UP on consideration OF the bill intro
duccd some time ago for the appropria
| tion of 100000 for new dormi,ory
Senator Kerr declared that the plar
was a disgrace to the state He sal,
that a majority OF the girls at,cndn.
the school were working ,hc'r wa,
through or children from homes NJ mod
crate means, many OF them having ,hci
expenses paid by women's orsani,a
tions or kindly individuals
Senator Cline favored the hill Sena
tor Davidson Of Tulsa said tina, IN
school should be made free.
Logan Opposes. Bill.
Senator Logan opposed the bill. say
ing that it was one OF the best school
IN the state and girls OF little or mod
crate means should be encouraged 4
go there
At noon the argument ON The mea,
utc was still under wav
Hereafter senator's must he In In
senate chamber on time. This mornint
at 10 o'clock, the hour set for .c6nycn
ing only fifteen members were in ,hci
seats Others were In commute
rooms. Those present voted that here
after the roll would he called a, Il
o'clock and all member, that came II
late would have the exact hour an,
minute oi their appearance recorded i,
the journal
Two appropriation bills for 5000
each providing for the per diem an,
expenses OF senators were passed thi
morning
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
Author OF Casey Jones' Dies.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Feb. TT.
Lawrence Seihert, author OF the song
Casey Jones died here yesterday as
he was being carried to a hospital for
an operation
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22

Masons 10 Oar lnoton-Many Masons
who have been In attendance at the
Grand lodge In session here for several
days went to Darlington this morning to
visit tho Masonic home
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22

Governor In Shawnee VII
ltnms WAS IN Shawnee todny attcndins
the state convention of Young Mems
Democratic Clubs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22

Salvation Army May Bulld-Plans are
under way for the erection OF "A so, 600
building for the Salvation army on the
ste Of the organlzations present quarters
on West Reno avenue, It was learned
YESTERDAY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22

Church was arrested hero yesterday. His
wife OF n week. was with him Mrs
church was sent by tho police to Dallas
a brother.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22

Indeed, the general judgment OF the
world has given ready assent TO the
carefully weighed, twice repeated
declaration OF Lord Brougham: ut
will be the duty OF the historian and
sage in all ages to let no occasion
pass commemora,ing this illustrious
man; and, until time shall be no
more, will test OF the progress
which our race has made in wisdom
and virtue be derived from the
vcneration paid to the immortal
name Of Washington" Modest, dis
interested, generous, just OF clean
hands and a pure heart, Seli-denying
and selt-sacrificing seeking moth
ing for himself, declining all re-
muncration beyond the reimburse
ment OF his outlayS, sorupulous TO
far,hing in keeping his accounts, OF
spotlesS integrity Scornlng gifts,
charitable TO the needy, iorgiving in
luries and injuStlces, fearless, heroic
with "A Orudrutr ever governing his
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
Vital Statistics

births.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark, 600 ives,
Fourth street. hoy
Ne and Mrs I n Mann, Ns was,
Thirty.frst street. boy.
MIR and Mrs n. A. poohoes. iiis West
Poplar avenue, boy
Deaths.
W y Gross. ~ Years old lntal hnspl.
tai
Mts susie o~ughtnn. 81 years old. iiib
West Fottl. second street
Mrs Earl Robbins, u years did. ai1
East Fifth street
q ~. Howell. % yoars old. local hoe.
pl,sa
lin Hsn, A. wears old. local hcsplt,l
WILLIAM ~. Mshsuy, "a years old, ga
East Ninth btfssL
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
STATE SOLDIERS
HAPPY TO REACH
OKLAHOMA LINE
G4ardSmen Dance When They
Cross Red River,

Oklahoma'S national guardsmeu are
now all on Oklahoma soil The train
bearing the first contingent oi the
First Oklahoma infantry crossed Red
riyer-thc boundary between Texas
and Oklahoma-at 7:25 O'Clock this
morning and by noon had arrived at
Fort Sill and was preparing to be
mustered out
City Represented.
Oklahoma City is represented among
the latest arrivals at Fort Sill by
Company NJ, infantry, commanded Nv
Captain Harold Lee, former police
Judge OF this city II is the largest
infantry company in the state.
The troops made great demonStra-
tlon when the wheels Of their coaches
passed out upon the Red river bridge.
They stood up in the aisleS OF the car,
Rugged each other, danced gro,eSque
dances-and cursed Texas
Telegram from Alley.
In a telegram received this morn
ing from Major Alley commanding the
first train. the spirit Of the guard is
epi,omizcd in the words Troops in
excellent health and spirits Everybody
happy We've done our bi, on the
border"
The first section of the regiment ar
rived at Fort Sill at II o'clock ,hi'
morning. The second came at : O'Clock
this afternoon Most of the day will b,
spent in unloading equipment, aitcr
which physical examinatons-the frs
step in mastering ou,-wlll begin
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22

impulses and wisdom guiding his aor TO hs friends true TO
his whole himself fearing God believing Christ
public worship the hocst offices
the church which he belonged but gratefully
he and all that he
ompshd epthet what attribute could be added to that
above all other char
hstoryRobert C. Winthrop The Presidents
OF the United
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22

Fraternity TO Meet Here The Phi
Alpha Delta fraternity OF the university
at Norman will meet this afternoon In
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22

pr. j f. Dean, dentist, 6t Lee Bldg
Adv
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
PRESIDENT JOINS
IN TRIBUTE PAID
TO WASHINGTON
Many Cities Observe Birthday
Anniversary

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-President
Wilson participated in George Wash
ington's birthday exercises here today
at which frequent reference was made
TO the present international situation.
"lt is much less OF an adventure TO
write history than to try to enact It,
said the president in presenting a gold
medal to a school boy for writing an
essay OF history.
The president pledged allegiance
anew to the American flag and with the
remainder OF an audience including
members OF the cabinet, diplomats and
congressman, he stood at salute while
the pledging OF allegiance was repeated.
Outburst of Fervor.
The exercises held under the jolnt
auspices OF the Daughters OF the Amer
lCan Revolution, the Sons OF the Amcri-
can Revolution and the Sons OF the
Revolution were marked by an outhurst
of patriotic iervor when President vii
son appeared.
\ huge American flag was displayed
and the marine band played the Star
SpanRled Banner
Reference to France.
Reference to the traditional friend
ship between the United States and
France was made by Newell b. Wood
worth OF Syracuse, n. Y, past presl-
dent OF the sons of the American Revo-
luton, while Jules Jusscrand, the
French ambassador stood and acknowl-
edged applause Mr. Woodwork de-
clarcd tina, in the present situation the
people stand patriotlcally behind their
president and are ready to answer any
call for the nation
Senator Pomercne of Ohio delivered
the principal address
Government departments were closed
for the day, but because OF the press
OF legislation, congress held its usual
sessions This afternoon the members
of congress assembled in the senate
chamber to listen to the reading Of
Washlng,on's farewell address, by Sen
ator Works OF California
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
TRUE TO COUNTRY AND TO GOD

IN LATER the tributes the Washington have been
such other OF modern history has COM
manded He has sometimes been after the OF Put
arch with Epamnondas lmoleon Alfred the Great England
But historian has recently justly said that the place
o Washington in the history OF mankind us welngh without fellow
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-16
F0RM0SAN HEAD HUNTERS
RAID JAPANESE COLONY
ltsPseial oablegram 70 Nippn Jiil.l

TOXIC, Japan, January I4-More
than 1000 head hunters from the noun
tain Businesses of FormOsa attacked
he sleeping village of Shu Shu Thurs,
day evening and killed six Japanese
and wounded many others. The saw
ages carried modern firearms.
On ,Januafy 6 an earthquake in that
region killed thirty residents of Shu
Slru and many houses were destroyed
second shock occurred on January 8,
and ten people were killed and thirty
ZONES wrecked. Following this cutas.
fTophe, the savages who make their
homes M the mountainous country de.
%ided that this was the time to act, and
he forces were gathered together for
the attack y
Japan has been making an effort for
a number Of years. to. annihilate the
head bpntefs Of Form6sa, but the sec.
ton in which they live is so difficult
u access that the soldiers have been
unable to stop the ravages of the bar,
harians. In the last battle the head
hunters made a determined fight on tho
banks of the Mad River
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-16
Germans Allow
Exodus From
North France
Fifty thousand Nom Combatants
Twin Be Permitted To Cross
t,6, Lines For the South
Associated Press by Federal wirelesD

T PARIS, January l4--In order that
the very young and the aged non com.
batants and the women in the invaded
portions of France may be taken care
of during the winter months, the
French Government has succeeded in ar.
ranging with the government of Ger.
many for a further transportation of
this civilian population through the
German lines into the unoccupied sec
tons of France. The Germans viii
make the selection of the ones TO be
allowed TO leave their homes to 90
where their wants may be looked after
by their own people.
a number of such dependents were
transported through the German hues
during December and through the ar
rangements just made fifty thousand
more IN ell will he brought south.
Beginning tomorrow the first FIVE
hundred will be transported and the
work will be kept up until, in patches
of FIVE hundred, thc entire Rftv thou
sand have been passed.