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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-22
OJINAGA DISTRICT TO BE
CLEARED OF ALL WLLISTAS
Vigorous Offensive Planned by Ra-
Neia; Heavy RcinforCcmcnts
sent Carlson.

Ell PASO. Dec 21--A genera,
campaign TO clear the Ojinaga district
Of villa followers is under way and
the federal forces obtained the first
victory when they routed the Villa
forces near Cuchillo Parade Wednes-
day afternoon.
with the arrival Of reinforcements
for the federal garrison i'm Ojiuagt
Gen. Pedro Ravela has begun a Wig
urous offensive against the Nill
bands operating south Of the border.
Field bases have been established at
convenient places and the troops arr
Being directed 10y General F3Nela and
Gen. Jose Carlos MurEurla Of Juarcz1,
who is in Ojinagu with a force of men.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-22
MAYOR mitchell IS SUED
Bullock Asks $4,000 for Each OF
Forty Libclous Statements.

NEW YORK. Dec. 21.-Damages
aggregating 100000 were demanded
OF Mayor John Mitchell, in "A suit for
libel filed against him today by VIII
liam Bullock, director of the bureau
of city inquiry, an organization with
the avowed purpose of watching over
the expenditure OF public money and
the conduct OF municipal affairs The
alleged libelous statements. which the
complaint says were forty in number
and on each Of which $4,000 Is
asked. were printed in New York
newspapers during the recent mayor
atty campaign as answers by Mayor
Mitchell to statements made by Bull
lock in criticism of the policies of the
municipal administration.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-22
CAN FIGHT THE KAISER NOW
OFFICERS Service in Army Won Him
Citizenship PaDcrs.

The supreme court in Mount Yer
non has granted citizen papers to Sec
ond Lieut.. John Bruna Hahl, United
States infantry. despite the objection
of representative Of the department
of justice.
Hahl, who was born in Germany,
was recently commissioned at Platts-
burg. and is stationed in Camp DIX,
Walghtstuwn, y. j.
The federal government represen-
tatlve claimed Hahls father has ne
citizen papers ahd Us Hahl did not
file his petition until after war was
declared he was not entitled to natur-
alization.
How many years have you been in
the United States arInyI' Justice
Tompkins inquired.
Seventeen years, replied Hahl.
And you have received a commits
sion as second lieutenent
Yes, sir" was the reply
"It seems Inconsistent that the
government should object to one of
It's army officers becoming citizen,
continued the Justice. Especially af-
ter IL had accepted and sworn you as
an officer. | will grant you the right
to a citizens certificate"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-22
M'FARLIN READY
TO SERVE AGAIN
Chamber Of Commerce Presi-
dent rendered Loving Cup
by His Associates.
DIRECTORS DEMAND HE STAY
Says He Is Not Willing to Re-
fuse Any Demand Made
of Him by Colleagues.

Frank Greer, first vice president OK
the Chamber of Commerce, who one
year ago stepped aside and personally
nominated X. NJ. McFarlin for the
presidency of that organization, yes
terday during the noon hour at the
directors luncheon, in delivering an
address Of presentation of loving
cup to Mr. MCFarlin, again declared
that the Chamber of Commerce would
look to the present executive to starI
at the head for another year and that
II such request failed the dral'
would be resorted to and Mr.. McFarliu
would be conscripted TO serve as
president for another year.
Pays Tribute to McFarln.
THE directors and members of the
Chamber of Commerce realize tho
strength and poise which has been
brought to this organization by the
presence at its head of Il. NJ. McFar-
lin" declared Mr. Greer land these
same men. as do those who are not
members, realize that in Mr.. McFarlin
we have president who can and who
has led this organization TO it's greatest
point of usefulness. Mr.. McFarlin
will be asked TO consider the renoIni-
nation of president of this club. In
the event that he demurs the Draft
will he resorted to and he will be con
scripted."
The loving cup which was presented
Mr.. McFarlin was of silver and gold
and bore the inscription: "Presented
to President Il. NJ. McFarlin of the
Tulsa Chamber of Commerce by his
associates. Christmas, 1871"
Incumbent Not Stingy.
In responding, President McFarlin
declared that tho he appreciated the
honor which accompanied the posi-
ton of president Of the organization.
he believed that the position should
be rendered to some other Of the many
workers who had played prominen;
part in the development OF the city's
chief civic organization.
~ appreciate this honor" Mr.. Ne
Farlin declared. II ann happy TO re-
cciye this gift which comes from ny
associates and it is a token tina. |,
my wife and my children will be
proud Of but as TO the matter of be
coming president for the next year. ]
ask that you give this honor to some
one else who has given his time and
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-22

efforts to the club as much as have !.
But do not want you men to under
stand that I decline this honor | hnN"
only done what any other man would
have done in my place, and | will SAY
that | am not the man to turn a
crowd OF men like this down on any
thing. If you want me. | will serve.
A hearty round of applause greeted
this declaration.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-22
Well Qualified.

Commander - What makes you
think you can get thru tho enemys
barbed- wire entanglements safely?
American Private-Sir, I've pinned
up my wife's party dress many time
without getting Il scrltch.-Judge.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-22
SEIPBUILDING NOW
CAN BE EXPEDITED
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.


apparent that the ships as contracted
for originally needed larger timbcrs
to strengthen them.
The labor situation, Mr. Hurley
said, is improving and the shipping
board in cooperation with the war
and navy departments ana the council
of national defense is working on a
comprehensive housing plan
Mr.. Hurley told of the difficulties the
old board and the new had In getting
the building program started. Tho
board found he said. when it started
out to build ships that S of the larg-
est yards in the country were crowded
with navy work and that new facilities
must be provided.
1T is hardly iair 70 say tht the
newly created facilities shall from the
very day they have been put into
operation produce shius az their maSl-
mum capacity" he Urged. Time is
necessary for expansion and for the
dcN elopment Of necessary labor
Shipyards Doubled.
The shipping board BEGAN its pro-
gram, Mr.. Hurley said, with only %S
shipyards existing in the country.
Since then II entirely new yards have
been created.
The work thus far" he said has
has carried with it the uSuGl amount
of annoyance and Gisappointments
But this preparatory period Is rapidly
getting behind US, and the period of
actual ship construction in fun ac-
cordance with our plans is imLe-
diately before US"
Mr.. Donald described the fleet
corporations reorganization which
stripped Rear Admiral CarpS, Gencral
Goethqrs successor of authority, and
led to his resignation. The recent
resignation of Rear Admiral Harris,
who succeeded Admiral Capps and
ouit after about n weeks service, was
due. Mr. Donald said, to the naval
officer taking measures without con-
sulting the board.
Admiral Harris was succeeded 10y
Charles Piez. whose office as vice
president in charge of production was
combined with that of general man
ager. The trouble between Denman
and Goethals, Mr.. Donald said. ap-
peared to be difference in tempera-
ment and the question as to who was
In supreme charge of the building
program.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-22

Druggists refund money if PAIO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching,
Blind. Bleeding or Prouuding PILES.
First application gives relief. soc.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-22
Strictly ID-tc-DatC,

People are always impugning the
intelligence of the hen, but she alb
solutely never lays an antiquated egg.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-06-15

The road toward Albert runs thru
me country where the British ar
uUery 6rst discovered IFS strength
Ruin stretches for miles. On TOP
~ The Butte De Warlencourt -
wooden monument BY a British reg
imenr erected 20 their comrades
who died storming the country
There is nor 'he slightest trace or
The town With dcld glass ahau
doned tanks may be sighted on This
old battlefield one % them labeled
q Russian "Perosrad
81 is Inconceiysble 20 the battle
Geld tourist that this country was
srecn farmland and woods. dotted
with villages before the Bochc
came
The famous bronze statue OF the
Virgin sem hangs from the steeple
90 The church az Albert The sur
vning French townspeople are sure
10 VIII never fall That e. their faith
The Aled armies and Americas
men are their hope
Maybe there viii be charity after
me var-but for the present To-
r.busion.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-06-15

star Correspondent Urited press

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
IN THE FIELD May l5-tby
cNai9-Whole towns erased by dyn
annie orchards sheared OF al me
ground and towering rows OF road
side trees mcthodically felled-tnese
scenes OF merciless destruction ID.
lus,rate why the British soldier
wants retrihuton against The Boche.
Tommy goes ahead repairing The
roads and clearing ihe debris FROM
village streets, admirng that 10 was
military good sense Cor the enemy
10 obstuct the lines ~ pursuit
But the Germans said thef dld
these things to nreven the conceal
ment OF troops. Aud the soldier
reasons il this way The Boche
aeroplanes never ger over anyway
70 observe where the troops are
massine SO what difference could
Il make whether they have conceal.
mentp Also. the Roche was careful
10 ruin orchards, but he lett many
acres Of dense bat unproductiFe
woods.
whats the answer strafc en-.
Peronne cathedral reiutes the plea
OF military necessity Dynamite
blew out the east wall and Two
sides and brought the dome crash
ing amid the PROSTATE stone col.
umns Today The inte-!or is a noun
tain OF hopeless wreckage on re-
sagging balcony the pipe organ sings
the ghost OF peace-time anthem
az the May breeze goes soughins
thru the valves The pipes iangle
as brick Is dislodged and tumbles
20 the floor. Far away the guns
boom
The British never shelled the
church. The remaining west wall
il not SCARED by shell fragments
II was left standing 20 hamper Brit
ish observation.
AT the outskirts OF the town lies
Peronne cemetery where the Boche
dug in among the dead. Corpses
were thrown into bonfres and the
vaults occupied by German officers
as dug-outs Two trench lines run
r. straight thru the cemetery
Military necessity made the en-
envy smash the door Of a French
family tomb where six dead had
slept for many years. The COINS
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-06-15
All the pleasure of one of these chairs
or rockers is yours for only 81 cash

n ND while you pay but SOC weekly. you may
"A enjoy fully the evening hours in the cool
outdoor air. After your days housework-you
feel the need Of such chair. And the Man OF
the house will sink with an appreciative sigh into
the fibre chair or rocker that thoughtful wife
has placed on the porch for him All the pleas
ure and all the comfort Of such a chair or rocker
is yours on credit! Real outdoors furniture, that
will STAY with you for many seasons-chairs and
rockers that are built to sell at Substantially,
$685., and on credit
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-06-15
The spirit of summer is in their
designing and materials

VA1 GOD furniture, somehow. does not fit in
w with summer When We are out of doors,
we like to be surrounded with furniture that
catches and holds the delightfulness Of the
weather and the carefreeness Of the season. II
is such furniture as this that fulfs the desire
for furniture that is dainty and yet strong Such
chairs and rockers as these give to the porch
the touch Of summer. and the relaxation of body
and mind that increases the enjoyment Of the
evening on the porch.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-06-15
piece of restful fibre furniture

THE light frames and the hard-twisted fibre
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ers. A brown finish lasting and beautiful effect
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there will be a new chair or rocker-and fine
one-on your porch tomorrow.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-06-15
DRAFT EXEMPTIONS
the Government Will Choose the First Contingent From
the 100000 Men Who Registered

The fact that practically million military
the opinion OF American this conclusive
Wilson
Republic Its also they add spies conspators
the Draft Law The history the days viii be
recognized in the opinion of the Springfield Repub
tonal purpose indorsed supported, and confirmed"
Now that the first step in raising an immense Amecan has bee
will military public
18th leading
workings of the draft and also includes
passing the Of who have claimed will exemption
interest
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-06-15

There is no knowledge of more Importance 10
the busy man OF of to-day than accurate in
formation on current events-a correct understand
ing OF what is going in the world about them the
great movements, social, commercial. and political
that are taking place daily and hourly Such snowl-
edge means everything TO YOU. II will be a big adj
vantage to you in your business a valuable asset in
society and will broaden and clarity your viewpoint
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-01-12

who cannot fight must provide the sinews of war for those at the front.
 The premier asserted that a vic toI!ous campaign would require even greater supplies of shells and other
 He said significantly that the chief aeed of the empire at present is money. Without funds the allies must soon conclude peace The other entente nations can do little more towards raising money with the eX- ccption of France which still has re- sources. Therefore the financial bur den must be borne chiefly by Great Plitain
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BRITISH PREMIER ASKS M0NEY--- SAYS ANY SACRIFICE PREFERABLE
 TO PRUSSIAk DOMINATION

America, he said, has already loan. cd the allies over two billion dollars and is not disposed to make further investments in allied bonds without ample security in the form of stocks appreciably. Japan has little money to spare and is investing in Amer. ionn securities i7 preference to fur ther allied loans.
 For these reasons, continued the premier 1t is necessary for Great Britain to raise the needed funds by domestic subscriptions. He urged every British subject to put his name down for the largest sum he can
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ton which soon was sweeping tho dis trict
 To add to the confusion over one hundred persons had been injured by the flying debris and pieces of shells.
 It is not known whether any lives were lost in the first explosion or not It appears that small explosion started the big one and many em ployes thus had a warning which en abled them to escape the full effects of the terrific eruption.
 The loss is estimated to be no less
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LEAK CASE
 REOPENED
 BY CONGRESS
International News Service.


 WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.--In the house today a bitter debate took place about the alleged leak and the report of the rules committee against fur ther investigation.
 Cantrell of Kentucky, democrat, de clared that 1t would be a mistake al this time to abandon the investigation On a motion by him a resolution was adopted which blockeded the efforts of the rules committee to prevent further investigation and sending the question back to the committee for further hearings.
 The house by resolution conferred on the rules committee the power to compell T. w. Lawson to appear and to give names which he says he can connect with the leak. one of them being 6 cabinet member and the other of congress. In case Lawson refuses ho can be cited for contempt
 The case has now been reopened aud hearings will be continued aooa.
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PRESIDENT HOPEFUL
 DIPLOMATS SAY WAR

take into his confidence only Lansing and House in his next move.
 From a source close to the presi dent 1t has been learned that the president believes that both sides sincerely desire peace, and for this reason he will continue to make in- formal efforts to bring about what German and entente allies really want.
 Colonel House is thought to be the go- between in the present negotia- tions rather than the state depart ment,
 The diplomatic representatives of tho belligerents do not share the presidents optimism. No secret Is
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one entire side of the plant waa blown out by the explosion. This meant the raging to the ground of buildings covering several acres. Fol lowing the first volcanic upheavel md consequent settling of this part of the plant to the ground in all directions. came flames in a hundred different buildings. The entire plant began to blaze. At the same time the dwell lings of the laborers were on fire in so many places that no organized of- fort was made to stop the conflagra-
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international News Service.

international News Service.
 PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 12--Sur. geons of the hospital sewed up the self inflicted wounds on the throat and wrist of Harry Thaw as soon as he reached the hospital yesterday. and he was placed in the charge of women nurses and a man attendant who had orders to watch him con- tinuously to prevent any further self injury.
 This morning the hospital authori. teis announced that Thaw passed comfortable night but no statement was vouchsafed as to whether he would survive. It Is believed, how ever. that there Is little doubt of his recovery.
 Detectives are constantly oh guard at he door of the room occupied by Thaw. It Is declared that no chances
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THAW COMFORT TABLE LAST NIGHT-WATCHED
 TO PREVENT ESCAPE

are to be taken of his being spirited away by his relatives or others. He is technically under arrest and will not be allowed to escape
 The question has arisen as to whether he will be returned to New Iork state to be tired on a serious cherge as soon as he recovers or whether he will be held in this city tor trial oa the charge of attempted suicide.
 The question of his sanity has also a,isen. Experts are quoted in the olnihg pape as saying that he was doubtless highly wrought up wnea .e attempted suicide and doubt jess altially insane. But from legal standpoint he could not be considered moro nemented than when he made his ashanlt o1 Fred Crump In New York Llty.
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present positions.
 The reply contains this phrase which is q great stumbling block to further efforts looking to peace. The allies believe that peace is impossible at this moment because of the impossi- billty of obtaining adequate assur- rances of separate restitution and of such guarantees as these assurances would be entitled to-"
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International News Service.

International News Service.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-President Wilson still believes in the poss,bilo ity of ending the war by continua- tion of the peace negotiations. He will keep up his efforts for peace but will guard carefully against all pub. licity.
 This morning Colonel House had a conference with the president on the subject of tho entente reply. 1t is be- licved and with refernce to further action by the president. Subsequent ly Colonel House visited Secretary Lansing with whom he was closetod for over an hour.
 It Is said that the president will
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REPLY MADE PUBLIC"'
 SMALL HOPE PEACE

the action of tho president IS treated with respect and consideration.
 It's tenor is somewhat more favor able to a successful issue of the peace proposal than was forcasted and stlll 1t is considered as the greatest check to the peace movement yet received. The attitude of the allies apparently cannot be squared with the offers made by the central powers unless both sides recede greatly from their
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International News Service.

International News Service. At-
 KINGSLAND, N. J., Jan. 12.--A thousand persons are homeless as a result of the fire which followed the explosion in the intuition plant of tkc Canadian Car and Foundry Com prpy at Lyndurst near this place.
 The first explosion took place yes. torday Just before six o'clock and even this forenoon shells in the smoulderiag ruins occasionally burst with a deafening detonation and a shower of debris.
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than i've million dollars.
 The homeless people are now be- ing cared for in homes in this and neghboring towns.
 Owing to the fact that shells are still bursting in the smoking ruins no one i3 allowed to approach.
 It Is not believed that the explosion was caused by intention. From re.
 rts now available 1t was an acci- dent that caused the first shell to burst and no blame is attached to any one.
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AUSTRIAN AV|AT0RS
 ATTACK PARIS IN
 DARKNESS or NIGHT
International. News Service.

International. News Service.
 PA: $. Ian. l2.--For the first time In @e';s. hostile aeroplanes attack cd Paris when, last night. fiotila Iaiiud tEis city and dropped many tornbs.
 One machine was brought to earth by lucky shot when the rays of a search jght enabled the French avia- tors to make out the invader. To the great surprise of those who inspected ire remains of the three occupants of the plane 1t was found that they were Austrians.
 Sc far in the war the Austrian air.
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News Service.

" hS' iNO"a SpisfS
 LONDON, Jan. 12.-Premier Lloyd George made a lengthy speech in the house of commons last night o1 the war and the means necessary for it's prosecution.
 After an elucidation of the situa- ton as it is today both as regards the allies and the enemy he was most positive in his declaration that the war can be brought to a successful conclusion. But, he said, this can only be accomplished by further efforts which must be participated h by every Briton. There can be no shirk- ing by any class of people. Those
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international News Service.

international News Service.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Reports have been received by the navy de. partment of another attack by Hai- tians on American marines and blue Jackets.
 Lieut. J. K. Bolton of the United States marine corps was killed and several of his men were wounded when four boats from the battleship New Hampshire attempted to make landing at M' coris point aear the Yasico river, San Domingo.
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TO BLOCK DRY LAW
International News Service.

International News Service.
 WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-The bill for a dry District of Columbia which passed the senate so easily is not likely to meet the same fate h the house according to those in touch with matters of sort.
 Not only are many residents of this ton to the measure but the liquor dealers arc prepared to make their fight chiefly in the lower house.
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possibly raise. he rich must re- member that only by a successful ending of the war will many of their interests be safe guarded.
 In a passionate burst Lloyd George said that any sacrifice. any loss of money and shedding of blood Is bet ter than Prussian domination. Unless Germany Is broken now it will mean ultimate ruin to England in the near future for the hated Hun has already laid his plans to dominate the world in peace now that he has found he cannot do 1t by war.