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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-23
Two British Vessels Got
No Warning; rs
Lives Lost
Risked Torpedoing
To Save Prussians
Patrol Boats Rescued 152
of the Enemy's
Wounded

London. April 22.-Ihe British hos
pital ships Donegal and Lanfrano, with
many wounded aboard, have been tor
pedoed without warning. They were
sunk last Tuesday. OF those on the
Donegal twenty-nine wounded men and
twelve of the crew are missing.
The Lanfrano carried German
wounded as we'll as British. OF those
aboard, nineteen British and fifteen
Germans are believed to have per-
shed Henceforth there will be "a
certain proportion" of Germans on the
hospital ships, it is announced.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer,
Andrew Bonar Law, announced on April
10 in the House of Commons that there
had recently been further losses Of
British hospital ships. which would bo
published soon. To-day the Secretary
of the Admiralty issued the following
statement:
"On the evening of April II the
steamships Donegal and Lanfrano,
while transporting wounded to British
ports. were torpedoed without warning.
The Donegal carried slightly wounded
cases-all British. OF these twenty
nine men. as well as twelve OF the
crew, are missing and are presumed to
have been drowned.
"The Lanfrano, in addition 10 234
wounded British officers and men, car
red 167 German prisoners. medical
personnel of 81 and crew of 1913. OF
these the following are missing and
are presumed to have been drowned:
Two wounded British officers, eleven
wounded British Of other ranks, one
Royal Army Medical Corps Staff, five
Of the crew, five wounded German Off
GERS and ten wounded Germans OF
other ranks. ,--~---'
zone hundred and ffty-two wounded
German prisoners were rescued by
British patrol vessels q; the imminent
risk of being themselves torpedoed.
"Owing to the German practice OF
sinking hospital ships at sight and to
the fact that distinctive marking and
lighting of such vessels render them
more conspicuous targets for German
submarines. it has become no longer
possible to distinguish our hospital
ships in the customary manner. One
OF these two ships. therefore, though
carrying wounded. was not in any way
outwardly distinguished as hospital
ship. The distinctive markings of the
other had not yet been removed. Both
we're provided with an escort for pro-
lection"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-23
Kaiser Thanks Son
For Stand on Aisne
Congratulates Crown Prince on
"Steelhard" Resistance

Amsterdam. April 22.-An Official dis
patch from Berlin says that Emperor
william has sent the following tele-
gram to the Crown Prince:
"The troops Of all the German tribes
under your command. with steelhard
determination and strongly led, have
brought 20 failure the great French
attempt to break through on the Aisne
and in Champagne. There also the
infantry again has TO bear the brunt.
and thanks to the interchangeable assist
anee Of the artillery and other arms
has accomplished great things in its
death-defying perseverance and ire
sstible attacks. Convey my and the
Fatherand's thanks 10 the leaders and
men.
"The battle on the Aisne and in
Champagne is not yet over. but all who
fight and bleed there shall know that
the whole Of Germany will remember
their deeds and is at one with them to
carry through TIE fight for existence
to victorious end. God grant it,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-23
Prussians in Panic as
Hospital Ship Sinks
Rush to Boats While British
Stand at Attention

London. April 22. The story Of the
sinking of the hospital ship Lanfrano
will rank with the undyng histories
of the Brinkenhead and the Tyndareus,
according to a British officer. The
British soldiers stood at attention
while the ship was slowly sinking be-
meath them. Their conduct was in
marked contrast to that of the Prus-
sian guardsmen aboard, who in the mo-
ment Of danger rushed for the life
boats.
The Lanfrano was attacked by a
submarine about 1880 o'clock Tuesday
evening" said the officer. the crash
shook the liner violently, the explosion
sending spinters Of wood and glass
Aying in all directions. Within few
minutes the engines stopped and the
vessel seemed TO be sinking rapidly,
but TO our surprise she steadied her
self and after while remained mo-
tionless. We had aboard prisoners of
the Prussian Guard and many British
wounded. including some serious cases.
THE moment the torpedo struck the
Prussians made a mad rush for the
lifeboats. When they were ordered to
wait their turn. many showed coward
ice by dropping on their knees and
imploring pity.
"The crew and staff went 70 i'"I
posts. The stretcher cases were low
cred first to the boats. Meanwhile. il
response TO distress calls, many yes-
sells came hurrying to our assistance.
Even while wounded and helpless Tom
mics lay unaided in their cots, the
cowardly prisoners made another at
tempt and managed 10 crowd into a
lifeboat, which, however. toppled over
directly it was lowered. Then they
fought with each other 10 reach an
other boat containing some gravely
wounded.
81 shall never forget the behavior
Of our own lads They tried TO stand
at attention. crippled as they were,
while the graveT cases were being
looked after. The crew and staff re-
mained at their posts until the last
man was taken of. Some dofed their
garments and threw them TO those in
the lifeboats wanting warm clothing,
and in the midst Of the distress and
tragedy our men were able TO strike up
some popular ditties."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-23
$4,000 Repatriates
May Form U. S.
Force at Front
Administration Backs Bill
to Mobilize Americans
Fighting Abroad
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, April ga bill TO re-
store citizenship to former Americans
fighting in the Allied armies upon dis
charge from foreign military service
will be introduced in the House to-
morrow by Representative John JACOB
Rogers, Of Massachusetts, member OF
the Foreign Affairs Committee. The
proposal has been indorsed by the
State Department.
1t is believed enactment Of the Rog-
ers proposal will clear the way for the
organization of an American fighting
unit on the European battle front By
it's terms Americans in foreign armies
could be modified at Paris, or some
other central point. discharged from
service, reaffirm their allegiance to the
United States, and Immediately re-
enlist in an American fighting force.
Representative Rogers said to-day
there are between 10000 and $4,000
Americans fighting in the armies Of
England, France or Canada, all OF
whom, with the possible exception Of
those in the Foreign Legion of France,
have taken an oath OF allegiance 10 the
country in which they enlisted.
"The act of Congress of March 2.
1907" states Mr.. Rogers, provides
that an American citizen expatriates
himself when he has taken an oath Of
allegiance TO any foreign state.
"Under this law these forty or fifty
thousand chivalrous young men have
forfeited American citizenship. When
they return to this country at the end
of the war they will be treated exactly
like immigrants landing at Ellis ISL
and. and subjected to delay of at
least FIVE years before fEey can regain
their lost citizenship. To me this situa-
ton is into!erabl. and entirely unnec-
essary.
"The bill which | am introducing to-
day will permit these men TO reassume
the character and privileges of citizen
of the United States upon discharge by
the foreign government, simply by pre-
senting themselves. if abroad, before a
consul, or if in America, before a natu-
ralization court, and taking the oath
OF allegiance TO the United States.
MANY of us wish 10 see an American
force. however small. fighting under
the American flag in France. II will be
noticed that this bill makes possible
the realization of this desire. BY ar
Ianrement with the foreign govern
ments involved. the American young
men now fighting abroad can doubtless
secure their discharge. Then they can
reacauire American citizenship by ap-
nearing before an American consul, and
promptly reenlist in strictly Ameri-
can revolutionary force. On the
rrounds' therefore, both OF permanent
equity and present anxiety to help
oIong the cause Of the Allies. this bill
viii effect a much needed change in
our laws. | am given 10 understand
that il will have the cordial approval
srd support OF the State Department"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-23
Stubborn Berlin
Strikers Will Be
Called to Colors
Munition Makers Have
Twenty-four Hours to
Return to Work

Amsterdam, April 22.-The Berlin
Tageblatt" says the strike in Berlin IS
now confined TO the Deutsche Wahen
and Munitions Fabrik, where all the
strikers have been ordered to resume
work within twenty-four hours.
Those not complying with this order
who arc liable for military service, Will
be called TO the colors.
Ar appeal to the German people not
to give in for the sake Of a mOuthful OF
bread. but "to hold out only little
while longer" is printed in the "NOrd-
deutscho Allgemeine Zeitung." Amer
ica found out" says the statement,
chat England will be beaten, and she
entered the war TO save what she could
OF the money put into the munition
business. Shall we let America reap
the profits? Set your teeth, and it will
soon be over. Remember, all is at
stake"
The Association OF Christian Trade
Unions. or Berlin, IN a manifesto
couples an affirmation Of loyalty TO the
German Emperor and Empire with a
strong condemnation Of strikes. which
i, says do not provide single gramme
more bread; and the enemy, hike a
drowning man, is graspinG at the straw.
eagerly watching lor the least sign OF
disunion In Germany
Therefore" says the manifesto, "sll
must stand pat"
Copenhagen, April 22-While Berlin
has been able TO furnish increased rs-
tions OF potatoes and meat to compen-
safe for the reduction in the bread ra-
ton, as had been promised by the gov
ernment and insisted upon by the strik-
ing workmen. other cities are less Tor
tunate.
The Hamburg newspapers, az an eX-
annie. announce the rationlng for this
week on a scale OF $50 grsnmes of
nread- d-approximately three pounds and
a ouarter-as contrasted with 1900
qrammes in Berlin, and only three and
a half pounds of potatoes, instead OF
the promised FIVE pounds. An allow
ance Of butter and oleomargarine Will
be available only in the middle Of the
week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-23
Sarah Bernhardt Rallies
Physician Says Actress's Case
Is Not Hopeless

The following bulletin was issued
late last night regarding Nine. Saran
Bernhardt's condition:
"Mme. Bernhard was more serious
lv in during last night, and most o,
TODAY. This evening she rallied.
There is no temperature
AS the aeuesY's physicians were
leaving Mount Sinai Hospital la't
night they we're asked 10 say deh-
nitely whether Nine. Bernhsrdt would
yecoyer. One Of them replied;
@Possibly. The case IS not hone
less"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-23

British plans TO meet German
outrages and other details Of
U-boat Iedr on Page !.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-23
f R

r,;r to-day and tomorrow. Some
.h., lower temperature; mod
crate west winds.
Tun Report on PAGE 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-23
Explosion Reported
AT Wilhelmshaven
Dutch Dispatch Tells of Great
Damage in Prussian Port

Amsterdam, April "a terrific eI-
plosion occurred in Wilhelmshsven
Harbor PRUSSIA Friday, according 20
the "Nieue Rotterdamsehe Courant."
Damage was caused for many miles
around.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-08
EDISON TELLS WHEN
A MAN is EDUCATED
Famous Inventor Says Zen Should Keep
in Touch With Affairs Of the Day

Discussing what constitutes an edu-
cation" Thomas A. Edison said man
is educated when he is somewhat IA
miliar with every branch Of the envi-
ronment in which we liye-social, com
mercial and scientific"
This holds out hope to the young
people struggling upward in the world
today. They can educate themselves.
No better and more concise fund Of
information is held out to men and wo-
men. boys and girls today than the
New Universities Dictionary; now be-
ing distributed to readers Of this pa
per. This dictionary condenses in one
volume most of the information con
cerning the worlds present-day activ-
tiles. It is more than vocabulary,
more than a mere list Of words--it is a
complete inventory Of to-day's English.
This papers offer Of this remarkable
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-08
One Of Results Of Cermany's Ruthless
Warfare May Be TO Make Her Outlaw"
After World War
Is SHIPLOADS OF WAR
MUNITIONS FOR EUROPE
Allied Cargo Conveyed By Strong British
Fleet; Laying Mines in Mobile HarbOr;
Danish Ship TOrpedOed
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Feb. S.-The United
States stands alone among the neu
trails of the world in her break with
Germany. Other nations, however, in
response to President Wilson's sugges
tion for break have morally support
ed him to the extent Of protesting Ger.
many's U-boat warfare.
Spain's vigorous note has reached
here. Reports show that most of the
other neutrals will not break with Ger
many though they condemn the Berlin
governments course. This means that
Germany is on the doorstep of war with
all neutrals though subsequent deyel-
opments may not draw all into the
trouble.
The authorities here have no way of
knowing whether this wave Of moral
pressure will sway Germany although
the acts OF the latter Indicate that she
will go ahead regardless of world
opinion. One of the chief results, Off
cials said, may be to put Germany on
the blacklist commercially after the
war. The numerous protests, plus the
break with the United States, may
make her an outlaw" among nations.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-08
CONFISCATE
HARNESS AND
MULE TEAM
Mrs. jOhn Tucker Makes Fight for Team
Which Transported Whiskey But
Wagon is ThOrn's

Notwithstanding the fight which was
made in Judge Moores court yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. Jonn Tucker for
possession of a pair of mules and har-
ness which were attached to the wag-
on in which was found twenty cases
Of whiskey which was being transport
ed from Wichita Falls by M. b. Thorn,
Judge Moore confiscated the animals
and harness.
The case was styled state Of Okla
homa VS.. 24O quarts Of whiskey, a
mule team. wagon and harness" and
was instituted in Judge Fuller's court.
The whiskey had been confiscated,
the wagon has not yet been disposed
Of and the Suit for possession Of the
mules and harness Mrs. Tucker asked
for a change of venue to Judge Moore's
court. She claimed that though she
had sold the team to Thorn she had
given him no title pending full pay
ment which had not been made.
The wagon belongs to Thorn and no
action has been taken with regard TO
it. Ben Tucker did not in any way
figure in any Of the proceedings either
in connection with the team and wag-
on or the liquor
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-08
TALENT
FOR GRADY
COUNTY
State Agent Says Nothing is Too Good for
Grady County Movable Schools
and Issues Orders

Assurances that the best talent at
the A. and NJ. college at Saltwater
will be furnished to Grady county was
contained in a telephone conversation
had last night between Grady county
agents and Harry Embleton, poultry
specialist Of the A. e. NJ, who will
spend February 90 and 2S in this coun-
ty, and with County Agent Cooper and
Mrs. Nettie Coryell, woman demonstra-
tor, viii demonstrate in four or five
different towns. To arrange for one
of these meetings Mrs. Coryell paid
a visit to Union Center this week to
hold a conference with Mrs. Lee Hol-
loway, president Of the woman's club
at that place.
The Friend women are meeting to-
day at the home of w. D. Bailey.
Great interest attaches to the sue
cess Of the movable school plan for
Grady county and to this end State
Agent Wilson has issued instructions
that the best available talent be sent
here for the six days in which the
schools will be conducted at three Ora.
dy county towns.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-08
SANTA FE
IS NOT YET
BROUGHT IN
Business is Being Done b. the Chickasha
Oil and Gas Company and More
Subscriptions Gene In

To the disappointment of number
of Chickasha men who were on hand
to see the show, the Santa Fe test
well near the southeast corner Of Ora.
dy county was not brought in yester-
day. Drilling there is still in progress
at depth of something over 1900 feet.
A strong flow of gas was reported a
few days ago but the Chickasha visi-
tors said very little gas was coming
from the well yesterday
A number of additional subscriptions
to the capital stock of the Chiekasha
Oil and Gas company were reported to-
day. Among them were the following /:
w. S. Corbin $3.50, J. S. Tatman s25,
J. 7. slaton 500, Dan w. Sanford s125,
J. L. Wallace 500, and l.. A. Sanders
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-08
CAUGHT BY DISPLAY

r. w Look, Of Miles City. Montana
was in the city today and was an in
terested visitor at the Farm bureau
where he spent some time inspecting
the splendid display Of grains and 9th
ed farm products. He was absorbed
in the study Of feterita and kaffir corn
which he had never seen before.
Mr.. Look stated that he left Miles
City Saturday in the fiercest blizzard
which he has ever seen and was de
lighted with the ewather encountered
on reaching this city. He was on bsg
way to the home Of his folks at Carne-
gle.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-08
Boy Scouts Celebrate.
By United rresn.

by United Fresb.
New York. Feb. Sr-One hundred and
Ininety-seven thousand boy scouts In
the United States today are celebrating
the birth Of the boy scout movement
seven years ago. The rapid growth OF
the organization is shown by the fact
that there were 150,O21 members a
year ago. More than $4,000 boy scouts
are engaged in volunteer work in many
capacities throughout the country.
The object Of the scout movement is
the development Of practical citizen
ship in American boys. One Of the
most recent developments OF the
movement is the National Department
Of Education under Lorne Webster
Barclay. This includes tho develop
ment Of correspondence courses for the
instruction Of scout leaders. Barclay
IS graduate Of Bethany College, Can.
ada, and Of Yale and has lectured at
Columbia and Toronto universities.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-08
s+*+$++*+++++*+

That Chickasha should and would
raise $4,000 in the great work of pro
noting and improving good roads in
Grady county, especially along the pro-
posed Ozark Trail route, was the con-
census of opinion at the mass meeting
which was called at the city hall last
night by the Grady County Highway
association and without a dissenting
voice both the project and the plans
for their execution proposed by Presi-
dent b. c. Burton were approved.
Arrangements were also provided for
the reception of Colonel Harvey and
his party in Chickasha next Wednes-
day night and the chances are that
the colonel will meet the most enthu-
siastic bunch of good roads boosters
to whom he has ever given the glad
hand.
1t is not alone for the honor Of a
place on the trail that the citizens OF
Chickasha are striving, it was pointed
out although civic pride would prompt
such sentiment. but the actual value in
dollars and cents which the bringing
of the line of route to Chickasha would
mean for her citizenship
What It Means in Money.
A stream of anywhere from 100 to
800 motor cars daily might be expected
to be diverted this way by the trail.
and those who have travelled long dis
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-08
WANT THAT
TEN CENTS +,
PER CAPITA
School Boards in County Have Been Slow
in Getting What is Coming
to Them

Owing to the failure Of a number OF
district school boards to report the
number Of Indian children in attend
ance at their various schools, and
thereby making no application for the
ten cents per day which is allowed BY
the federal government for attendance
OF each Indian. County Superintendent
Shepard is today addressing letters to
all such boards requesting them to-
make immediate reports.
About $4,000 was collected for Grady
county In this way last year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-08
By United Press.

by United Press.
BerI'n Feb. S.The German govern
ment win not permit American Am3as-
sador Gerard, the officials of the Amer
ican embassy in Berlin, American
newspaper correspondents or American
citizens to leave Germany until 1t re-
ceives information Of safe conduct
granted to German Ambassador Bern.
storff and his staff Passports to
Americans are also contingent upon
Berlin ascertaining Washington's at.
titude toward the old Prussian treaty
permitting citizens of Germany and
the United States nine months after
the severance Of relations between the
two nations in which TO adjust their
business affairs. Most American cor
respondents desire to leave with Am
bassador Gerard but the list cf these
which has been submitted to the for
eign office is not yet approved despite
the fact that other correspondents
have been officially granted permits
sion to remain.
Ambassador Gerard has announced
that he would not leave unless Amer
ican correspondents and other Ameri-
can citizens could leave also.
Berlin continues to be quiet No
demonstrations have occurred.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-08

book has proven to be highly popular.
The demand for the dictionary con.
tirues with increasing force. Already
new supplies have been ordered, and
the publishers say they have equal de-
mands from other cities, making II
hard for them to keep up with orders.
Since this is purely an educational Of
fer. AMI the books are given out at
nominal expense, the mere cost OF
handling. the time limit win soon be
reached, and readers are urged to get
their copies without delay.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-08
Crisis Grows Nearer.

BY United Press.
Washington, Feb. S.-The crisis IN
the present strained relations between
the United States and Germany ap
peared today to be drawing nearer
Two factors contributed to the feeling
in official circles that the break in dip
lomatic relations now existing may
quickly develop into an even more SO.
rious phase.
The first Of these factors was tno
official version Of the torpedoing OF
the Anchor liner California, carrying
two hundred passengers and crew, in
cluding one American.
The second was the United Press
adyces from Germany that Germany,
contrary to all International diplomatic
usage, is Withholding passports from
Ambassador Gerard and other Ameri-
can citizens pending information re-
garding Americas getting safe conduct
for Bcrnstorff as well as Washington's
Interpretation Of the old Prussian trea-
ties.
Complete establishment, coupled with
Indignation, was expressed at Gerrna-
ny's action in Withholding passports.
The fact that no Americans perished
with the sinking Of the California was
a case Of pure luck officials admit
ted The spirit OF Germany, they de-
clared, was openly displayed, regard
less Of the personnel Of the passenger
list.
The state department declared that
while official messages brought infor-
nation regarding the virtual detention
Of Gerard in Berlin, it was expected
that the matter would undoubtedly bel
adjusted.
A second message from Consul
Frost at Queenstown was made public
this morning. 1t said there were 162
survivors Of the California, with Al
persons fissing. "The California was
apparently torpedoed in the morning"
the message said.
Later in the day it was stated that
the French government had granted
safe conduct to Bernstorff.
A dispatch from London this morn
ing said the British steamers Holm
side, Torino and Dauntless were sunk
by submarines.