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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-20
East Central WiU Not
Hare Basketball Team
snecial 70 The World .

SpeClal 70 ne w olIu'
ADA. Okla, Dec. 19-rhe East
Central normal Will not put basket
bah team into the field this winter.
but will confine all sports to inter
class games and gymnasium work. In
past years the girls OF East Central
have played wonderful basketball and
captured the state championship one
or two years. The girls game as an
nterschool sport has almost been
abandoned by the state schools, and
East Central will not have a team
this winter.
II was thot for some time that the
boys would put out a team, but the
faculty has now decided this woold
not be advisable. While there are
plenty of young men in school to form
several quintets il is believed best to
cut out the winter sports and devote
the time to football in the fall and
baseball in the spring, at least as long
as the war lasts. Whether this prac-
tice will be continued after the war
will be determined at that time.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-20
ABSOLUTELY!
Next Draft May Knock
Cardinal Craft Crazy

The Cardinals and Browns in St.
Louis stand to lose some of their most
valuable players in the next draft.
Among the Cardinals whom Uncle
Sam may call are Hornsby. Cruise,
Horstman, Snyder, Jack Smith, Long,
Baird and Meadows. The Browns
who may be drafted are Severoiu,
Sothoron, Wright and Gerber. Added
70 this, George Sisler the Browns
star player said recently that II he
wasn't drafted he might volunteer. If
Sisler keeps his promise the future
for the American league in st. Louis
is very gloomy indeed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-20
Farmers Protect Quail.

EVVVTNT
Farmers are refusing TO allow the
quail killed on their farms this season.
This has proved a big disappointment
TO the local hunters that have been
accustomed to bag the limit during
past seasons. The farmers allcge that
the quail are good insect destroyers
and are valuable upon the farm ON
account of an agreement among the
farmers In this community. the quail
arc being protected against the
slaughter OF hunters. Better wheat
crops are expected with the saving of
the quail that destroy millions of in
sects that destroV the crops.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-20
Double Champions Few.

How hard IL is for n baseball player
To excel all others at his position, both
in fielding and batting, is strikingiy
illustrated by the official records OF
the american league for the 1917 sea-
son. According to figures released
yesterday, y. Franklin Baker Of the
Yankees Is the only player in tho
American league who has been able to
turn the trick. With IA percentage oi
.9i9 he tops all third hascmcn who
have participated in half of ,hc games
His 2S2 for batting Is better than any
other third baScman registered.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-20

ASssss% g *seSaa u whether strange ears
hear their remarks or not.
SO it happened yesterday while
waiting for shave.
That we heard couple of old
timers talking.
They were speaking OF the oppor-
tunities Tulsa affords.
But more particularly of the oppor-
tunities that were afforded some ten
years ago.
And that had they possessed great
foresight they would be ambling ABOUT
Tulsas paved streets in a high powered
and expensive automobile.
AS they hoisted the lid from the
rose jar of memory.
They waxed eloquent for a time.
Enthusiastic for a spell.
Then profane.
The profanity being Forthcoming
when they recollected that they did
blocks that now go to make up Main
street
Fact of the matter !s," remaI ked
one of the elderly brothers.
81 could have bought dcrn nigh all
of the business section for plugged
nickle and a pair of gum boots"
well, why in tn dickens didn't you
do 'et?" the other party asked.
"Why, | didn't have the gum boots.
replied the first individual.
whereupon the two of them caclSled
forth a gale of high glee.
Thus 1t goes.
1t has been several years since we
heard that gum boots story.
Altho we can remember when II
was given pretty nice play.
Almost every old codger who could
gain an audience was telling that same
thing about some town or another.
All of which goes to show that
these old-time yarns will come back
Sooner
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-20
Bounccrs for Borcs.

Customer-These chairs may be
fashionable, but they are extremely
uncomfortable.
Salesman-Ah, that's the beauty of
these chairs. madam. When a caller
sits in one of them she doesn't stay
long.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-20
Here are the best hitting and best
fielding teams In the American league:
Best Batting Team.


Since Walter Pipp Leads American
league ,mgCcrs this year, having the
pipp" will carry "A different signifi-
CanCc hereafter.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-20

Altho the CONVEX
sationalists do not
tartecularly C >
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-20

The records show that Walter
johnson is an extraordinarily
good fielding and batting pitcher.
In forty-eight games the WASH
ington star made So assists and
put out l6 players without maxi
Ing an error Earl Hamilton Of
st. Louis. Schauer of rhiladel-
phia. George Morgrtdge of the
Yankees and Wright of ST. Louis
also played crrorless ban all sea-
son, but Johnson worked In 10
more games than any OF them.
Ruth, the leading batting pitcher
ranked eighth among .he pitchers IN
fielding. only three American leagu.
catchers were poorer fielders than
Wallie Schaug, the leading hitter
Ssler. the most consistent hitting
first hsseman was thirteenth in field
ing Eddie Collins. the hardest hit
ting second baseman, was nosed out
by four points in fielding by Jack
Barry of the Red Sox. Ray Chapman
topped shortstop in batting. but Scott
OF Boston beat him out OF fielding
honors Neither Cobb nor Speaker
nor Neach, who were the outtield
leaders In batting, scored as leading
fielders. altho the Cleveland man Is
rated the best I'm the business. iris
was the best Of the trio but found
himself topped by ten others.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-20
D0I9l<I |
"a ~ 2AN) |
W5CY LOGSDON @gl

Every now and
then law abiding and
unassuming citizens
bump into conversa-
tions not especially
intended for their
ears.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-20
Sooner
ABSOLUTELY! A

Or later.
The evening world., 1917-05-28
FRENCH AIRSHIPS WING
NINE GERMAN PLANES
Drop More Than $1,000 Pounds of
Projectiles on Military Establish
ments and Railroads.

PARIS, May 2S.-A statement from
the War Office to-day gives the fol-
lowing account Of tho aerial activities:
There was very great aerial activity
Yesterday and last night. Enemy air
planes dropped bombs In the regions Of
Raccarat, Nancy and Point ST. Vincent,
causing no important damage.
"Our squadrons made numerous sor-
ties, in the course OF which they threw
down nearly 1000 kilograms (5,4OO
pounds) of projectilos on enemy mil
itary establishments and railroads, par
tlcularly In the Champagne and in the
region Of chonville.
Mine enemy airpianes were brought
down and two were compelled 10 land
within our lines Others, badly dam
aged. were forced to land back OF the
enemy lines
The evening world., 1917-05-28
GOETHALS AND DENMAN
AGREE UPON SHIP PLAN
Clear UP Differences and Will Rush
Programme-2oo Vessels of
Wood, Rest Of Steel.

WASHINGTON. May 2S.-Any diff
ferences between Chairman Denman
Of tho Shipping Board and Major Gen.
Goethals over construction OF the
great merchant fleet have been en-
tlrely cleared away, It was stated to-
day. and both officials are in agree
ment for harmonious action which will
result In tho speedy building Of ships
to thwart the'submarine campaign.
Smouldering differences over wheth-
er the fleet should be Of wood or steel
and the plans of procedure were
brought to n climax by Gen. Goeth.
als's striking speech In New York last
week and by an equally striking state
ment Issued last night by Chairman
Denman.
Gen. Goethals returned to the capl-
tai to-day, and soon afterward IL was
made known that the two officials had
composed any differences. Under
present plans, as previously an
nounced, probably 200 Of the ships Will
DO Of wood and the others OF steel.
The evening world., 1917-05-28

whore Bloomington and other cities
were hard hit.
Alabama, Tennessee. Arkansas and
Kentucky were visited yesterday aft
ernoon and last night. while another
tornado struck Murphysboro and VIII
lisville, In Southern Illinois.
Militia mas been called out In the
stricken district and Is aiding in re-
lief work and protection Of property.
Mayor Swan OF Mattoon has Rp-
pealed to the people OF Illinois for
aid. Ho said that more than two
thousand are homeless and that
many Of the bread winners have
been killed" Money Is needed" he
concluded. 1T must DO had
At Mattoon tho storm played tricks.
II blew a woman and a child through
the window OF their home and landed
them unhurt at the entrance Of cell
lar In which Mrs. George Komper
and several OF her nelghbors had
sought refuge. Harry Beavers
emerged from the cellar and led the
woman and child to safety. A few
minutes later he started out TO res
cue others and was killed py being
struck on the head by a dying plans.
The Stars and Stripes and the pole
they new on in front OF the homo of
G.. ~ Metcalfc were carried four
blocks In the wind, and the stan
planted firmly In the lawn fronting
the home OF Raymond Coon. The nag
still ~ dying.
The evening world., 1917-05-28
RAILROAD SHARES SOAR
IN STOCK MARKET BOOM
Holders of Steel Common Unload
and II Reeedes From New
High Mark TO 1872 IA.

Railroad stocks. which wero slight
ed by the public in the market boom
Of last week. came into their own
to-day and practically every railroad
security on the list registered pro-
nouneed gains In value. Standard
rails all closed with gains while most
industriols closed to net losses on the
day.
steels, oils, coppers and other in
dustrials which may depend for extra
profits Ola tie war led to-day's ad-
vhncing market at the opening, but
suffered n slump at tho end OF a
tempestuous hour when there was
circulated n statement setting forth
the phenomenal gains made by some
leading stocks. These gains were out
OF all proportion TO those registered
by other stocks as intrinslcally
valuable.
Many holders of Steel common un-
loaded in q hurry and that stock re-
ceded from a new high at 1856 20 1921
recovering later to about 1871. Steel
closed at 132%. Spectuiators VINO
realized on industrials which have
gained from IL to is points within a
week sold out and invested their
profits in standard rails and some
industrinls which have not hit such
high spots. The trading for the day
amounted to 1.362,s0O shares.
The evening world., 1917-05-28
S65,OOO,OOO INCOME TAX
IN SECOND N. Y. DISTRICT
Collector Edwards Urges Prompt
Payment to Avoid Swamping
Office on Last Day.

Anticipating tho heavy rush TO
pay income taxes which usually pre-
cedes June Is. tho last day to pay
taxes without mourning a penalty.
Collector william II. Edwards of tho
second collection district OF New
York has Issued a notice requesting
taxpayers to make prompt payment
in order that his office may not be
swampcd during the last week.
Collector Edwards estimates that
the total in tho second district will
be ss5,OOO,OO0. or this the corpora
ton income tax will yield 100000. 600
and the individual tax $4,000, 900.
For the previous year there was col.
lected $4,000. 900. Of which corpora-
tions paid slO,OoO,OoO and individuals
s1i. 100000
The number Of returns filed for. the
year 1915 exceed that of 1915 by
5000. and it Is the opinion OF Col
lector Edwards that this is due to the
prosperous condition OF the country.
The evening world., 1917-05-28
ACQUIRING OR HOLDING
FOOD MAY Be PENALIzED
Bill Proposed That May Reach
Those Who Try to Control
Supply of NeceSSarieS.

WASHINGTON, May ga bill by
Senator Poindexter of Washington,
to punish malicious storing OF food
stuffs an dother necessaries under
penalties OF from 81 Xmonths TO three
years imprisonment, was favorably
reported to-day by the Senate Ju-
dietary Committee.
IL would penalize persons who
store, acquire. hold, destroy or make
away with" food, fuel or other neces-
saries for the purpose OF limiting the
public supply or enhancing market
prices.
The ComV ittoes report said the
bill Is drawn to meet cases where
the existing law is OF doubtful appli-
cation.
1T is matter OF common knowl-
edge" said the r"port, that specula-
tors and dealers go oughout the coun-
try are taking advantage OF the
present economic situation to eXtort
unreasonable profit from consumers.
These offenscs arc particularly
heinous in times of war"
The bill is distinct and separate
from other pending food legislation.
The evening world., 1917-05-28
IPLRACY AGAINST DRAFT ALLEGED TO BE NATION VIDE
WHITMAN SENDS NOTE
TO FRENCH PRESIDENT
Delivered In Paris To-Day by John
H. Finley, Who Also Con-
suits Educators.

PARIS. May 2s.-John II. Finley
Commissioner Of Education. OF the
state of New York. to-day presented
TO President Poincare a message sent
by Gov. Whitman. The President
expressed great pleasure at the re-
celpt OF the message.
Or. Finley presented to the Faculty
OF the Sorbonne greetings from more
than 100 universities and colleges Of
the United States. A large number
of members OF various faculties as
sembled to listen to the reading OF the
messages from their American col
leagues, which were received with
many evidences OF enthusiasm.
There followed a discussion as to
the most practical means OF bringing
the universities OF France and the
United States into closer and more
effective relationship.
When Dr. Finley visited the Ly-
Ceum for Girls he found the class
rooms decorated with American flags.
The girls sang The Star Spangled
Banner" in French.
The evening world., 1917-05-28
SWAMI IS CALLED
BEFORE INQUIRY TO.
REFUTE CHARGES
Prosecutor on Stand, Tells
How His Predecessor Left
Labor Cases for Him.

District Attorney Edward Swami
was called to the witness stand to-day
as a witness in his own behalf at the
hearing OF the City Club charges
against him before Commissioner
George l.. Ingraham.
Mr.. Swami said he had first had his
attention directed 10 the "old charges"
in tho labor cases when they came
on the calendar for trial in January.
1916, and said they were all on for
trial then except the Llebowitz MUIR
der case, which had been tried in
October. 1915.
MIR. Swami said he had asked his
predecessor. Mr.. Perkins, to try the
labor cases before no took office and
that Mr.. Perkins had replied that the
reason the cases appeared on Mr..
Swann's calendar was that he (Per-
kins) didn't have time to try them.
IL found" continued Mr.. Swami.
that Brama. who had been held for
months as witness. had been dis
charged the day before became Dis
trict Attorney and that 'Dopey
Benny had been sent to the city
Prison. On top Of that, on Dec. 81,
t915--the day before took office
Mr.. Breckenridge resigned"
Tho District Attorney said Il was
at MIR. Perkins'a suggestion that no
asked Mr.. Breckenridge 20 stay. He
offered him $1,000, which he had been
getting as special deputy, but
Breckenridge held out for 1880.
II said | would have to accept his
terms, but that wanted all his time" ,"
said MIR Swami.
The District Attorney explained that
on the day before the labor cases were
10 come to trial. March "a. 1916, Mr.
| I3reckinridge again resigned. He said
1 no had repeatedly asked Mr. Dooling
| 20 do the best he could to have the
cases advanced for trial. and that he
! had not the remotest idea Breckin-
/ ridge was going to resign until he goi
, his letter.
] There had never been a word be.
( tween us or between him and any OF
my assistants, so far as l could find
/ out" said Mr.. Swami.
Mr.. Swami then said that the wit
nesses for the state I'm the case:
! against the labor men were such tha
] lntil NtAlllnOng Wbuiu llON hhNf
counted for much, and he ci,eC
"Dopey Benny Feln as an example.
! II was true. he said. that some o
the indicted men had offered TO pleat
guilty. but. he continued. II said
| would not accept pleas of guilty from
men who maintained they were limo
cent, and whom / believed, on tn,
evidence we had, should not be tried.
"As to why he recommended the dis
charge OF bail, Mr.. Swami said he did
It under his own discretion as Dlstric
Attorney. He said he did not believe
now. and never had believed, any OF
the witnesses I'm the labor cases coulC
have been witnesses against him.
On cross examination Mr.. Swanr
said he didn't sec how ME. Breckin'
ridge or Mr. Delehanty could be wit
nesses against him.
"ln understood that tho only ques
tlon involved" he said, was as Il
whether | had honestly exercised my
own Judgment and discretion and i
was for me only to say whether tn
charges in tho labor cases should ou
or not"
The evening world., 1917-05-28
nationwide PLOT
AGAINST THEDRAFT;;
FIVE MORE ARRESTS
Federal Agents in Cleveland
Busy; Riots and Many
{ Prisoners in Chicago.

DETROIT, MICH. May ss.--Ac-
cus6d OF treason In connection with
an Alleged nation wide anti-conscrip-
tIorl conspiracy. fvo Detroiters were
arr1sted to-day by Federal agents.
Tte prisoners are Herman Eberly'
MAJ wadman, Philip Shavis, John
Fushier and Paul Parker.
TIE specific offense for which they
vcrk held was distribution OF hand
bliia bearing the caption xiii the
Drafl," and announcing a Socialist
masb meeting TO this end for juno 3.
CHICAGO. Ill. May 2s.-while 5000
Dacifsts. Socialists. hoboes and An
archlsts storped the Auditorium yes
terday in a peace" demonstration.
5000 attempted to hold an overflow
meeting Mt Grant Park. A. flrst the
crowd seemed orderly and merely
amusing. Then huge bearded Rus
sian thrust himself above the heads
Of lhe others.
''Why should American workmen
nRht the workmen OF Germany for
any - in the White Housef" he
bavied.
IN an instant there was trouble.
The air was filled with policemen's
clubs that cracked down upon
heads. Men shrieked imprecations,
wonen bit and scratched the po-
liceinen. malcontents howled threats
and "Down with the Government"
Free speech" and mo war!"
Inan hour the crowd was dispersed.
Patrol wagons ana commandeered
taxicabs darted in and out with their
loads OF prisoners and the remnant
OF the mob was galloping up the near
est alleys.
CLEVELAND, O., May 2s.-Trouble
started on the Public Square yes
terday afternoon when Socialist or
ators began 10 stir up anti-war
frenzy. Police Captain MARTINEZ
jumped 20 the rostrum and dragged
down a Socialist who had dtfled the
Government TO make him register for
army aervice.
The crowd attacked the policeman
and but for a drive made by police
men, detectives and secret service
agents. both MARTINEZ and his prison
or might have been killed.
A mob followed the two to Police
Headquarters and charged upon the
doors. throwing stones and defylng
the authorities.
The crowd fought police reserve,
and several more arrests were made
before mounted police arrived and
cleared the streets.
The evening world., 1917-05-28
JAMAICA RESULTS.

,wo-yeaI- -oiis; with $500 added Ave
fIrlongs-Juns Bug. 1i2 (Troxlerl, ?
10 l. 30 and 2 10 O. first; Dlanthea.
lie CIleeEerl. 10 to I, 4 to / and 8 20 8.
J. even and i to 2. third, Time-I .OI,
Vocabulary, Discomfort Lady Grey.
Jossie A. and Ahoen o. also ran
SECOND RACE-For three-year-old
ami upw ard; purse $500; five and a hall
furlona Right, 9S (Worscherl, 10 y
l03 IConirSl 10 to !. "a !, and 10 5
second: Three Cheers, 9s (Rowan). Il
to /, 9 10 /, and even, thri. Time, l.lO
Farewell, Teetotal, Rosanna and Al
mRndite also ran
The evening world., 1917-05-28
BRAZIL WILL ABANDON
NEUTRALITY AND FIGHT
Rill Before Congress Lines Her Up
As an Aily OF America
h Var.

RIO JANEIRp. Brazil, May ga
bill Gbrogatiug the neutrality procia-
nation Issued April 25 ana virtually
declaring that Prazil enters the war
against Germany ma an ally OF the
United States has been framed by the
Foreign Affairs Committee OF the
House Of Representatives The
measure empowers tho President to
adopt whatever measures he deems
proper to protect brazilian interests.
President Braz has urged Congress
TO use al German ships tied up in
Brazilian ports.
The members OF Congress from Rio
Grande do Sui favor cancelling the
neutrality proclamation.
The evening world., 1917-05-28

Prof Henry Cox. Director OF the
United States Weather Bureau here,
said to-day that the storms were due
TO great humidity and low barometer,
common In this territory In May and
June.
Ernest p. Bicknoll, Director OF the
Department OF Civilian Relief OF the
Red Cross at Washington, is in con-
slant touch with Red Cross workers
In the storm-swept area.
John j. O'Connor. Director OF the
Central Division. with head quarters
here. Is at Nation. Ill.,. with Walter
{. Davidson and w. NJ. Thurber, In
response to tho teleEraphed request
for trained workers. c. NJ. Hubbard
Of ~. Louis and T. ]. Edmonds Of
Cincinnati, representing institutional
members OF tho American Red Cross,
were olso sent
Nine Red Cross nurses were sent
from here with six crates OF hospital
supplies and trained nurses were also
despatched from other nearby points.
The heaviest loss OF life was in
Nation. o. city Of 10000 population.
where Saturday dfterhoon's storm
exacted n toll OF SO known dead and
injured 500. The property loss In that
city and the surrounding oouatry Is
estimated at 100000.
3 The storms began Friday in Ken
sas. where Andalo was wiped out
with 2s dead and 60 injured. Late
Saturday n series OF tornadoes started
In the vicinity Of St. Louis and swont
northward and eastward. extending
northward nearly TO Chicago and
crossing the State line into Indiana,
The evening world., 1917-05-28
GERMANS ENRAGE IRISH.
sinking of Fishing Fleet Causes
RevulsIon of Feeling.

LONDON. May 2s.--Accordins to
stories printed in the morning papers
there has been a complete revulsion OF
feeling toward the war In the south
and southwest OF Ireland as a conse-
quence OF the recent attacks by German
submarines on Irish fishing fleets
A number OF nshing boats have been
sunk and the victims OF one attack on
Baltimore soy that the Germans told
Kinsale and Waterford fleets and
would soon put ail Irish fishing boats
to the bottom o. The sea because they
sent nsh to England. They also
threatened TO shell villages on the
coast.
The evening world., 1917-05-28
BERGER PROTESTS IN VAIN.
Can't Move Lansing From stand
Regarding Passports.

WASHINGTON. May 2s.-Vctor
Berger Milwaukee Socialist and former
member of Congress. protested in vain
o-day to Secretary Lansing against
the Governments decision 10 issue no
passports to American Socialists I'm
tending 10 participate In the Socialist
peace meeting n stockholm. Mr.
Berger did get O. passport, but he
did learn that the Government had not
changed it's policy.
Mr.. Berger said later that he had one
he was unwilling to abandon his
efforts.
But" he added, Il am a good
AmerIcan and good soclalist also"
The evening world., 1917-05-28
Norwegian BARK sinks Norwegian
steamer orr HAtteras.

LEWES. Del, May 2S.-The Nor
wegian bark sti.inder, from Savannah,
arrived here to-day and reported that
she collldcd with the Norwegian steam
or Sylde of Hatteras on May "a. The
steamer was sunk and the crew is
aboard the Stifiudcr There Is no roc
ord OF steamer Sylde.
The evening world., 1917-05-28
Testing Rihe, Kills n
Man.

UTICA, May 2s.--While momber o.
a National Guard company on guard
duty north OF this city WAS walking to-
ward camp early to-day he snapped his
rife 10 see that II was IN order. To
his surprise there was an explosion ana
Oh his way 10 work on "A pipe line, KILL
ing him Instantly.
The evening world., 1917-05-28
100000 ArgcntInIans March "a
NIuslc of Entente Lands,

BUBNOg ANEES. Argentina, May
IS. -- One hundred thousand Agen-
tinlans took part In a parade here In
honor OF Italy. Buildings We're decor
ated with flags OF the Allies and tho
national songs OF tho Allied countries
Wero played by bands.