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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
Purpose Of Chancellor.

LONDON. August 25.-Despite Ger
correspondent of the Exchange Tele-
graph Company. the German news
papers assert that Chancellor Mi
chaelis has decided to make Alsace-
Lorraine federal duchy. with Her
zog Won Crach, member of the third
ducal line of the Wurttemberg house.
the reigning duke. A majority of the
Alsatian members of the reichstag are
said to have approved the decision.
Special dispatches from Amsterdam
represent the scene in the reichstag
main committee Wednesday over
Chancellor Michaelis attitude on the
peace resolution as storm which
would have resulted in ousting him
from office in a democratic country.
According to these accounts. DIR. Mi
chaelis was challenged to explain his
real attitude toward the peace resolu-
tion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
Demands Elbow Room.

the day when he assumed once. de-
manded elbow room for peace negotia-
tions, but the majority leaders then, as
now. declared expressly that there
could be no question of such elbow
room. and that peace must be made on
the basis specified in the resolution.
DIR. Michaelis was warned of the dan
ger Of departing therefrom-
What the conservatives and pan
Germans think of the present situation
Is revealed plainly in the Berlin Tages
Zeitung. The anger of the majority
parties against the chancellor is un-
justified, in the opinion of the writer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
French ofHcial Report.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS. August 25.-The official state
ment of today follows:
TN Belgium there were rather vio-
lent artillery engagements in the region
Of Bixschoote.
South of st. Quentin our detach-
ments penetrated a German trench yes
terday evening and brought back thir-
ty-one prisoners. Another raid west OF
Pnatheon also resulted in the taking OF
prisoners
Tn the Champagne the artillery fight
ing became intense in the region OF
the heights. Enemy surprise attacks
near Vauquois and northeast of Avo-
court were completely repulsed. On
the left bank of the Meuse our troops
made new progress north of Hill 304
In a brilliant action last night they
carried three fortified works in the
vicinity of Bethincourt. The number OF
unwounded prisoners taken on the left
bank of the river yesterday was $50
This brings up the total to S.101.
The night was calm on the remain
der Of the front"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
Bodies of Victims Mutilated.

Indignation over the outbreak was
particularly expressed because of the
sayageness displayed by the negroes
toward the white police officers. who
were slain and whose bodies in nearly
every instance had been hacked with
bayonets.
statement concerning the cause of the
riot. in which he asserted both he and
Lieut.. Shekergian of the 24th Infantry
had conferred for two hours Thursday
afternoon regarding the possibility OF
an outbreak and preventive measures
to be taken. Neither, however. believed
the trouble would reach a crisis so
quickly, the chief asserting fear only
that a dispute between one OF his ON
GERS and a negro sergeant might provo
the spark to start a condagration.
Capt Tuggle, commanding company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
Slight Gain at Lens.

LONDON. August 25.-The official
statement of today follows:
by successful attacks carried out
with slight casualties last night west
of Lens we captured a short length of
German trench of some local impor-
tance.
I'VE also captured an enemy post
during the night in the neighborhood
of Lombaertzyde and secured a few
prisoners and a machine gun. There
was considerable artillery activity
early this morning east of Epehy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
more LIBERAL RULE
| RELATING TO DRAFT
President Advises Radical
Change in the Policy Toward
Married Men.
LETTER TO WAR SECRETARY

radical change from the stiff and un-
lenient exemption policy in the case of
married men drafted for Army service
may be expected following the receipt Of
the Presidents views on the subject by
the War Department
Those who have seen the Presidents
communications declare that the exemp-
ton OF married men will depend on
whether or not there is a family actually
dependent on the one who Is drafted.
No Ruthless severances.
1t also seems clear that the President
does not desire to break up family rela-
tions ruthlessly. and that hereafter there
will be less talk of drafting a married
man If his father or father-in-law seems
able to take care Of the wife and children.
Officials today said they believed firmly now
that the only cases where married men
would be drafted are those where the man
has money enough to support his wife and
children while he is away.
The War Departments view has led
to many injustices. it is freely admitted
in official circles, but it is known that
the President has taken a firm hand in
the situation and will endeavor to see
senators have protested to the Presi-
dent concerning the manner in which
young married men have been taken
for the Army, leaving their families
under the humiliation of asking for
support from relatives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-25
liberals as It was disagreeable to the
majority parties.
Charges Duplicity.

George Lebebour. returned to the
charge. declaring that the revelations
regarding peace conditions as pub
lished by James w. Gerard, the former
American ambassador to Berlin, were a
further proof Of the duplicity of the
German peace policy.
Count Friedrich Won Westarp, con-
servative. contended that the resolu-
ton had only a harmful effect and
must be thrown overheard. Peace, he
declared. should be concluded on the
basis of Germany's military victories.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
LEAK PROBE OFF
FOR A FEW DAYS
Committee Adjourns to Give
Stock Brokers Time to
Produce Desired Data.

Associated Pres, Leased Wire
NEW YORK, Jan. "a - To give
stock exchange brokers time to pro-
duce records of the dealings of their
customers during the time the inter
national peace situation was "A factor
IN the stock market the rules com
mittee Of the house suspended today
its leak" inquiry and returned to
Washington. They will fcturn prob
ably next Tuesday. when IL Is expected
the brokers accounts will have been
examined 10y the committees experts
The committee expects to learn
from these accounts who were the
big operators in the market Just prior
10 the publication of the presidents x
peace note and then will summon
these individuals to find out II tn ay
mad any advance Information on the
note and, II so, where they got il.
The adjournment came after the
committee had been Informed by
Chairman Samuel f. STREET of the
stock exchange clearing house com
mittee that II would phy hysically impos-
sible for the six hundred or 80 broker
age houses belonging to the exchange
to produce the desired data within
two weeks or month.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
BRYAN TO SPEAK ON
INTERNATIONAL PEACE
Commoner to Deliver Lecture
at Convention Hall, Lyceum
Auspices, Tonight.

William Jennings Bryan, former
secretary of state. will arrive in Tulsa
some time today to deliver an address
tonight in Convention hall. Since
leaving the presidents cabinet BRYAN
has devoted "A large part of his time
To spreading his peace and pI ohibition
propaganda. He is at prescat making
tour of the western states under the
auspices of a lyceum bureau
international Peace" viii he the
subject of his address i'm Tulsp. rhe
advance seat sale for the BRYAN lee
ture has been good anI the local
lyccum directors expect 4 packed
house tonight. A motor truck carry
ing band will parade the styce's this
afternoon to arouse popular interest
In the lecture.
Three local organizations were
anxious to give them special talks on
his visit here today, but II is doubt
ful II he will be able to do SO. How
ever he has promised to address a
gathering of high school students at
a banquet to be held IN the high school
building this evening.
Bryan will come to Tulsa from Col
linsvillc. whore he will deliver an ad.
dress this afternoon. He Is expected
to reach this city late IN tho after
noon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
In Solitary Confinement 4 Years,
Man Who Went to Pen at Age of Is
at Last Given Prison Privileges

given such work IN tho prison
shops as his somewhat oufechlcd
health will permit Governor
Mccall announced tonight that ne
approved the commutauon.
Pomoroy was convicted 81 the
brutal murder ~ two children.
following "a series of DEGENERATE
acts which had tcrrori2od the
South Boston and Dorchester dis.
tricts Of this city He was sent
cnced 90 be hanged but because
Of his youth tho sentence was
commutcd to solitary confinement
for life.
When pomorov began his scut-
once he was poorly educated. Now
he can read m seven languages
and at the age OF 81 Is studvns
Arabic lle has also been
diligently studying law ag it bears
on his case. Beyond attempts 10
escape he has been, on the whole.
his keepers say u quie, and model
prisoner.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25

ssoca,ed Pre-. Leased Wire.
BOSTON. Jan. "a, - Jesse
Pomeroy, who has been IL years
in solitary confinement in tho
state prison at Charleston. was
granted equal privileges with oth-
er prisoners by tho state exccu-
tive council today. Convicted ~
murder at Is. Pomeroy two years
later was locked mp In a cell
lighted from IA window In the cell
ing so that he might not gaze on
his fellow man and barred as far
as possible from human compan-
ionship Two years ago tho sent
ence was enforced less vigorously
to accord with modern ideas Of
prison reform,
Now, at the age ot 81 years,
Pomeroy will move into a cell
where he can see passersby viii
be allowed to exercise with other
prisoners, sit with them at tho
prison entertainments and will 10
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
PHONE COMPANIES PROSPER
imcrican Concerns Have Revenue OF
$4,000, 900 in II Month.

WASlllNGTON Jan. 2i-Amori-
can telephone companies had total
revenue of $2i97G,@42 for October. an
increase OF nearly II per cent over
last year, according TO statistics made
public today by the Interstate com
mcrce commission Net opcratng In
como for the month was $G.s20.199,
nearly 30 per cent OF the total rclc-
nue.
The total number Of telephones op-
Grated by the reporting companies
was 70SO.3l4 an Increase OF 6O9.sl7
or about 10 per cent over last year
While operating revenues increased
about II per cent. expenses increased
approximately 10 u per cent. For the
ten months ending with october rc-
turns to the commission show the
companies received total revenues Of
S234.3i7,O47. an increase Of nearly -
per cent over last year, Of which 500
S23.623 was net operating income
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25

by this time after seeing the off
Ger chasing a machine and plac-
ing the driver under arrest and
the coming of the patrol wagon
and they crowded about the two
machines.
After tho wagon arrived Mrs.
Davisson agreed to drive to the
station and the patrol followed
along behind with the crowd fol-
lowing after the patrol, increas-
ing in size IA 1t went along. At
the police station as many as
could crowded into the little court
room behind the desk at which
wero Mrs. Davisson and officer
Pinkston.
Pinkston preferred the traffic
violation and after being booked
for appearance at $50 this morn
ing she was released on a bond
of s25. T. J. Hartman, vice-pred-
dent OF the Producers State bank
put up the bond money FOR tho re-
lease OF Mrs. Davisson.
Mrs. Davisson last night, in ex-
planning the incident, said that
she didn't see the traffic officer
until she was almost across the
street. Mrs. Davisson is promi-
nent SOCIALLY and v = oluhwoman.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
PRESS FREEDOM IN DANGER?
Nliihdmn Publisher Against Corrupt
Practices Bili on That
Theory.

WASHINGTON, Jan g4.-Objec-
uons TO restrictions upon newspaper
publishers proposed in the owen cor
rupt practices bill We're made today to
senate subcommittee by Frank T..
Glass. birmingham. Ala. publisher
and vice president of the American
Newspaper Publishers association.
Legal prohibition against printing
news of election betting. he said
II light be a stepping stone toward
further publication restrictions and
establish dangerous precedent"
THE hill appears TO go a consider
able way in undermining the indie.
pondcucc Of the press" declared Mr..
Glass. altho he said virtually all pub.
lsberc sympath!ze with its general
aim 10 prevent political corruption of
tho nrcsh.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
Passenger Unirittingiy
Sares a Fast Santa Fe
Train From the Ditch
Unknown Attempts To wreck
FLYER; Travellers rag Pre-
vents Disaster.

But for lone passenger Whl
tagged a train ,t N,b,,,s s,,ti,r
,...,..I. ""
""S '''''h""n' th' I'St Siht
re passenger train due 10 arrive IN
Tulsa at $3.50 o'clo,l, with II. t,,
hundred or mon. ,,.............. .,..
lYv. L"or ,iI r"I''"h'' nI'- ,''
ono ''''' j" "''P "' "'''h
nu'r ordinary circumstances this
train passes 'hm the little station ui
Mohay,L at -. ,,f.. ~ ,,.,,,. ,t,.,,, ,.,,,,
,..i..... IT, ,'''' '''''' I'''
''''' gu '''"'' 'S''raN afternoon 's
'he ontinccr sent his iron s'ccd
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
Curious Crowd Follows as Society
Woman Is Forced to Drive Electric
to Police Station, Patrol in Wake

Driving her electric car south
on Main after the signal had been
given for traffic to move east and
west was the charge upon which
Mrs. Dan j. DaNsson, 1926 South
Cheyenne, was forced to 70 to DO
lice headquarters Yesterday after
noon.
According to Traffic Officer
Pinkston. Mrs. Davisson was driv-
ing south on Main and had near
ly passed the corner after he had
given his signal for Second street
traffic, when he stopped her and
asked her to back up. This she
refused to do, the officer stated,
but instead started forward. lIe
followed the car about half a
block before he could catch up
with her.
81 asked her to 20 to the sta
ton" said Pinkston, "but this she
refused to do. Later she said that
she would drive down to the sta
ton, but would not ride with mo,
officer Malone came up at this
time and | had him call the pa
troll. Mrs. Davisson said that sno
would see that | lost my POSITION"
A large crowd had assembled
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
KISS HER" JUDGES ADVICE
Court, in Poem, Tells Divorce Party
How To Save Home.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2+.-"Kiss
Her. IS the subject of poem of two
stanzas written by Judge Thomas f.
Graham of the superior court aud
mailed 10y him today to John Schuler.
VIII" is heing sued for divorce and VINO
asked the court how he could keen
out of rows with his wife.
The text conforms to the title and
answered the question
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
SPANIEL TO TESTIFY
FOR DEFENSE TO-DAY
Texan Accused of killing Wife aul
Army OFFICER to Face Jur,
IN ONn BChalf.

Associated Pres, Leased Wire
SAN ANGELO. Texas. Jan "a 90
Harry j. Spaniel, on trial here charged
with killing his wife. crystal Holland
spaniel last July at Alpine. Texas,
Will probably take the stand in his
own defense AT tomorrow court ses.
sluns, according to defense counsel.
The case against Spaniel. charging the
IS hlllng Of Lieut.. col VI. G. Butler at
the same time Mrs. SPANIEL was shot
ANA Killed ma set for trial tomorrow.
VIII probably hc postponed until next
Monday. There were intimatluus to-
day, however, that this case might be
taken to another county for trial De
iense attorneys stated they would not
ASK FOR a change OF Venue ON their
own motion, while the states attorney
was upucommittal.
The forenoon session today was oc-
cupled with taking further character
testimony. the defense cudcaVoring to
show Spanclls reputation was GOOD
and that of Colonel Butler bad.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
TWO MORE SHIPS GO DOWN
i.loyd'> Announces British and Dutcl,
Steamer Losses.

LONDON, Jan. 24-Lloyd's ship
ping agency announcocs the sinking
OF the Dutch steamer Sallaud. Of
2,232 tons gross and the British
steamer Trcmeadow. Of 2.325 tons
gross. The crews were landed
The Salland was last reported ar
riving AZ Amsterdam on December
%. from Bucnos Aires
The Trcmeadow last appears on the
marine register as having sailed from
Rio Janciro ON December l6, on her
way from Bcunos Aires to ST. Vim
cent, Cape Verde Islands
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
LAUGHBAUM PAID
LOBBYIST, CLAIM
Alleged to Have Misrepresent-
ed Facts in Supporting
"Attorney-General Bill"
LOBBYING MAY BE BANNED
General Discussion Likely to
Result When Snyder Reso-
luton Is Brought Up.
Specialize The World

Special to The World
OKLAHOMA CITY. Jan. PA
resolution providing for an invcstiga-
tlon Of the conduct OF H. r. Laugh
baum, president of the Anti Saloon
league of Oklahoma, was introduced
IN the senate today 10y senator war
rem Is. snyder of oklahoma city.
The charges are that Laugh baum
posing as a newspaper correspondent
has IN reality been lobbying for Ger
tain legislation. The resolution sets
forth that Laughbaum has been sit
ting daily at the press table keeping
tab on how the members voted on the
attorney generals bill' and other
measures. As soon as he found a
member opposing the bill he would
run TO a telephone, 1t is claimed, and
get in touch with church people ana
others In the senator's home town.
after which they would make life
miserable for their legislator. He has
misrcpresented the facts to these poo-
pie. it is alleged, and has otherwise
been unduly pernicious in his efforts.
To Probe Charges.
The resolution empowers the presi-
dent OF the senate to appoint "A COM
mittec Of three with authority To sub
pocna and swear witnesses and other
wise investigate the charge made by
NtlIdl'T ollNhtI.
IN objection II Senators Mcintosh
ard Cordell to immediate considora-
tion, the resolution went over under
the rules for one day. II is said to
have the moral support of a majority
OF the members and lively debate Is
sure TO ensue Thursday when the
resolution comes up for action.
General Discussion Likely.
Laughbaum has been lobbyist in
the cmploye OF the Anti Saloon
league at almost every session of
the legislature since statehood He
did not take out "A lobbyists license
at this session but on motion of Sen
ator Walter Ferguson, n friend of the
attorney generals bill" was invited
To sit AT the press table. under the
pretcNt that he was writer on some
publication or other. The resolution
iS expected 20 provoke "a general dis
cussiOn Of lobbyists and may result in
expellng l.aughhaum and other paid
lobbyists from the legislative hall.
Solons Are Active.
Senate bill No. 50. by the commits
sion on appropriations. providing for
payment of presidential electors, and !
senate bill No. 93. by Walrous and
Biclel, concerning the payment oil
fees to the state board of pharmacy. I
were passed to engrossmcnt and third /.
reading today.
The last hour Of the day was given |
up to taking frivolous amendments to /
senate hill No. -, 10y Logan. providing
for establishment of a branch of the
state free employment bureau at /
Hobart. and then killing them. SEN
ator Cordell wanted the branch To-
Gated at Frederick Senator Mcintosh /
wanted 1t at Durant. and Senator
Keller introduced an amendment cal
culatcd to eliminate jealousy by
putting a branch office in every city
CONTINUED on FACE FOURTEEN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
WILSON TO STUMP COUNTRY
president Considers Speaking on
Peace Turnout the Nation.

WASHINGTON. Jan. %. -- Prcsi-
dent Wilson has taken under consid
Grafton suggestion that after con
gross adjourns he make a number of
speeches in different parts Of the
country in campaign of education
In connection with the ideas expressed
10y him In his address on peace bofore
the senate. Officials said today that
the president had reached no con-
clusion and would not do so for scv-
oral weeks,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
WOMAN IN SPEAKERS CHAIR
oregon House Members Call on "MrS.
speaker" to Get Floor.

SALEM. ore, Jan. ga woman
presided as speaker over the Oregon
house of representatives. today for tho
first time. it is said. In the history Of
tho state when Speaker Robert y.
St6nfiold retired shortly after the ses.
sion opened and turned the guvcl over
tc Mrs. Alexander Thompson. who
he'd the chair until noon.
1t was as Mrs. Speaker" that
members called as they asked for
recognition and introduced their bills
and none Of the SO men on the floor
lit n cigar during her rule
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
MAN BURIED IN COAL CHUTE
Dumped in Tender of Engine: CncOn-
sciouS But viii Live.

HOUGIITON. Mich. Jan. 2I-Carl
1iariu, who was buried in coal pock-
ct today for more than hour, was dis
covered when locomotive stopper for
coal and tlarju was dumped into the
tender of the engine. He WIS uncon-
scious when found but doctors SAY
hc will recover.
llarju was buried bv the coal while
NJ work dumping coal cars into tho
pocket at Mill Mine junction.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
BANK ROBBERS RUN AWAY
Leave Fort Cohl Bank Without
Money; Are Then Captured

ANADARKO. Okla. Jan. 2i.-As
Frank Han, real estate dealer, en-
tered the Caddo County State bank at
Fcft cobb, near here. early today. ne
was confronted by two men wearing
masks and armed with rovolvcrs Hall
became frightened and fled from tn
bank. The alleged bank robbers,
who, II is believed, entered the bank
during the night and were awaitinr
the coming OF the cashier. escaped,
but We're later caught by deputy sher-
IFS. They did not secure any money.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
GIRL HELP UP AT CATHEDRAL
Young Woman Robbcd by Youths on
Steps of New Norl, Church.

NEW YORK, Jan. 24-The vestl-
bule of ST. Patrick's cathedral on
Fitth avenue was the scene today of a
holdup. \ young woman was about
to enter the church when one young
man snatched her purse and another
ch"ked her. They threw her to the
floor and escaped. Later two wouths
were arrested.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
1900 RUSSIANS CAPTURED
Germans Also Claim Occupation of
- Much Ground By River Va.

BERLIN, Jan. 2.-By wireless to
ayville).-Capture by German forces
o. fifteen hundred Russians prisoners
as wen as considerable ground near
the River IA AT the northern end Of
the Russo-German front was an
nounced by the war office tonight.