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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-07-10

armed trawler iceland, off Lowestoft,
an admiralty announcement asserted to-
day. Four Of the German fiers were
taken prisoners.
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CONTINUED on page eighty
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
Lou Gas Halts
Work at Night
for Red Cross
Sixty Girls Disappointed When
Gas Shortage Delays
Patriotic Work.

As soon as the temperatur. changes
the making Of emergency surgical
dressings in the Elks' hall will be.
gin" said Mrs Prentiss Price and
Mrs c. r. Ames as they sat before the
two-inch flame in the gas stove in the
hall talking over plans. I'VE would
like to be able TO say when that will
be, but unfortunately we do not know"
The opening Of the room had been
scheduled for last night, with ninety
girls from ST Joseph's cathedral par
ish to attend, but on account OF the cold
weather and the inadequate supply Of
gas II was postponed.
Mrs, Price will be in charge Of this
room. Work will he carried on here At
night as we'll as during the day, by the
business girls Of the city.
Mrs Ames says that these rooms will
be open to the business girls every
night but the second and fourth Fri
days. She suggests that on account Of
this being a new workroom qsich is
not yet fully equipped that the girls
will try to furnish their own white
aprons and colts. OF course II this is
impossible, the Red Cross wiz supply
them. Mrs. Ames says that three
quarters OF yard is needed for a coli.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
Men Hanged in SeCIuSion Near
Camp Travis on Thirteen
GaIIowS Built by Engineers
During Night
GUARDED BY 225 TROOPS
Condemned Blacks Go to Their
Death BraveIy as Traps Are
Sprung simultaneously No
Spectators Allowed,

SAN ANTONIO, Texas Dec H.
"Goodby, boys Of Company G." were
the last words uttered by the con.
demned men Of the Twen,y.four,h
United States infantry as the traps
were sprung and they dropped TO their
death ON the scaiiold which had been
erected Monday night Men OF Com.
pany {, Nineteenth infantry, have been
guarding the negro prisoners since
fhey were brought, 10 San Antonio to
stand trial before court-martial for
completely in the riot at Houston on
August o.
The execution took place in an ar
royo about two miles east ~ Camp
Travis. on a great scaiiold which had
been erected during the night by en-
gineers from the post
Guard OF 77s Troops
A column consisting OF approximate
" US cavalrymen and 100 infantry
soldiers assembled at the cavalry
guard house, where the negroes were
confined, at $50 a. m, Tuesday.
Trucks were provided to convey the
prisoners TO the scene OF the execution.
Col, Millard Waltz, post commander,
was IN command Of the column and led
the way to the NAffold. The column
arrived at the scsffold Al 6 20 Q. m. A
flood light had been srrynsed to give
light for those IN. charge OF the actual
work OF preparing the nooses and ad-
justing them to the necks OF the con
demned men. The cavalry aud in
fantry guard assembled in hollow
square formation around the scaifold
and the prisoners were given the order
to march upon the death trap.
Went to Death Brsvely.
Without a remor they stepped out
with soldierly tread and singing a
hymn, thy walked to their places
Prayers We're said by a negro minister
and by two army chaplains and then
the men were ordered to stand on the
traps Resuming their song, they stood
erect and displayed the greatest iott-
tude while the ropes were/adjusted.
Al 1917 the major In thArge OF
the execution gave the order TO
spring the traps. The triggers had
been arranged, one for each drop,
and SIX men were assigned 10 each
one. Al the word Of command they
pulled on the triggers and the
thirteen negroes dropped to their
deaths. Eleven Of them died almost
instantly. the other two quivsring
q moment or two after the rope be-
came tsut.
No civilian spectators were allowed
at the execution. Sheriff John Tobin
and several Of his deputies helped to
adjust the nooses, they having prepared
the hangman's knots for tic army
men.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
war DEPARTMENT.
Will co UNDER
PROBE OF SENATE
Investigation Of Aiming Sol
dierS Is Ordered,

WASHINGTON, Dec ll.-A general
inquiry into the operations OF the war
department in arming and equiping the
AmeAcan forces was decided upon to-
day by the senate military affairs com
mittee, secretary Baker and other de-
partment heads will be called to explain
various features OF war activities.
Senator Chamberlain, chairman Of
the committee, announced II would
probably cover a wdie range. Ques-
tions OF shortages Of clothing for the
national army, health, deficiencies 10
rifle and field ordnance and army con-
tracts, he said, would he inquired into.
THE purpose OF the committee is not
to crticise, but to secure information, "
said Senator Chamberlain. There
have been some complaints, covering
many army matters, and we desire 10
look into them, particularly regarding
reported shortage Of clothing, ordnance
and other equipment"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
ONDON. Monday Dee. To-

n ONDON, Monday, Dec. 10
The Petrograd correspondent
o OF The Times attributes to a
responsible source the statement
that during ,M informal conversa.
tons between the Russian and Ger.
man representatives at Brest-Lit-
oysk regarding the armistlce on the
eastern front, the Germans indi.
Gated that the following points were
likely to be included in any Of their
peace negotiations
Germany to have control of the
Russian wheat market for fifteen
years.
All German goods to be admitted
TO Russia duty free.
No territory now occupied by the
Germans to be surrendered.
The correspondent says the Boil
sheyiki were disappointed by the re-
served attitude of the German ne
gotiators and their lack Of sym
pathy with political ideslism. Other
causes contributed to their depres-
sion but il is stated they are de
termined to conclude an armistice
at any cost il the latest appeal by
the Russian commissioners TO the
allies fails.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
Gas INJUNCTION
WILL Be SOUGHT
T0DAY-SELbY
viii Attempt 10 Stop Cutting
Of Supply,
NO ACTION ON FRANCHISE
County Attorney Is Reticent
About Plans,

Demand Tor a restraining order will
he made of the state corporation COM
mission this afternoon by County Al.
torney Charles B. S<lby to prevent the
Oklahoma Gas and Electric company
from shutting oil the gas Of Consumers
who refuse to pay bills because Of poor
service during the past week
Several consumers, following the ad-
vice OF the county attorney, refused 10
pay their gas bills and were threatened
with total absence Of gas by officials
OF the company.
II. {, Brice, manager of the Strand
tl'eater refused TO pay his gas bin and
the company said that he would have
to pay or do without gas
The county attorney advise. that we
do not pay" Brice told the gas man,
go Ahead and Sue"
"Mr Selby is not making the gas.
we are doing that was the answer
Brice received.
II am losing 500 a day because my
theater 10 cold" Brice declared, "and
if my gas is cut off at the curb I will
sue tho company for damages" Brice
said.
go ahead and SUE" the official an.
swered eheerily. I'VE have plenty Of
lawyers"
Franchise Fight.
Ac,ioo m revoLr the fvsnrhise ~ tbs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
Corporation Cases
|, Halt Indefinitely

Several important cases which were
10 have been heard BY the state corpo-
ration today have been postponed in
definitely
A hearing on the Oklahoma City
union passenger station has been post
poned on the request Of President Bid
die OF the Frisco who wants to at
tend the hearing The proppsa to in.
crease the minimum carload weight on
flour and other grain commodities from
5000 poundy To 10000 pounds has
been postponed indefinitely as has the
Sasc IN which falroad, Of the state are
a,king an increase oi IS cents ton
for carrying coal in Oklahoma -
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
kESLER PROPOSES
TO NAUl COAL FREE

In order to save the poor people Of
Oklahoma City the hauling charges on
soal. Mark Kesler, commissioner Of
public safety announced today that as
soon as the coal dealers OF this city
obtained any coal that the garbage
wagons of the city would be used in
hauling coal /.
81 will have each OF the wagons in
the garbage department set aside one
day Of the week to haul coal TO those
persons who have the money to pay for
1t. but who cannot pay the additional
81 drayage" said Mr. KeSler.
Those who desire TO have the coal
hauled free by the city's wagons may
communicate with me at my office BY
phonesbt in person
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
ADAMSON SAYS
U. S. MIGHT TAKE
over RAILROADS
Transportation Board viii See
President Tomorrow

WASHINGTON, Dec il.-M the
opening of the hearing today by the
Joint congressional committee investi-
CATION transportation problems, Chair
man AdamSon OF the house committee,
declared that President Wilson prob
ably would, have to take over the rail
roads during the war and hold them
after the war until congress can pro-
vide some plan for proper management
and efficient operation in peace and in
war"
The railroads war board today asked
President Wilson to receive its mem
berS for a conference which was ar
ranged for Wednesday afternoon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
GIBSON AT WORK AS
ADJUTANT GENERAL

Il Is Adjt Gen F. II Gipson today.
A commission for General GlpSon was
signed by GoveiIor Williams this
morning and the banking board attor.
ney Immediately took up the duties laid
down by Maj AnCel carp, who now is
At Houston, Texas
The first duty that faces General
Gipson is the calling out OF 200 selected
men to be sent to the coast artillery at
Fort Rosecrans, Cal II is probable
that sixty Of these men will come from
Oklahoma CITY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
MSTERDAM. Monday. Dec

a MSTERDhM, Monday, Dec
IN l0--CompelHing on Ameri-
q - cas- declaration Of war
against Austria Hungary, the Neues
Weiner Tageblatt Of Vienna says
President Wilson's sudden idea
that war must be declared against
Austria Hungary on the ground
that she is a German vassal, is the
craIiest Of his career as war in
otter We are not frightened by his
declaration OF war Why Mr.. vii
son should think he knows US better
than we know ourselves makes rs
laugh"
The FrendenblattUi Vienna refers
to the fact that Americas war
declaration was almost simulta.
neous with the armistice negotia-
tions with Russia" and says it is
natural presumption that President
Wilson sees IN the turn Of events
in Russia the danger OF a possible
peace and desires by his move TO
prevent the old world from finding
rcpoSe and TO head off Stoppage OF
garnering the enormous advantage
obtained by America from the de.
yastation OF European states by
war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
200 At OPENING
OF MEETING OF
STATE BANKERS
EngIe May Be Reelected as
President.

About 200 members of the State
Banking association of Oklahoma were
at the Liberty theatcr this morning
when the fifth annual convention was
called TO order BY Charles l.. Engle,
president of the association. The morn
ing session Gas opened with an invooa-
ton by John I Bailey, after which A
D. Kennedy retiring president, dcliv:
cred his annual address
Mr. Engle was appointed president of
the association November to succeed
Mr.. Kennedy, who sold his banking
interest, and therefore was relieved ot
the duties as preSidekt Mr.. Englc
was appointed to fiji Mr.. Kennedy's un.
expired term, but il is thought that he
will be reelected on the floor of the
convention this afternoon.
Report Is Delayed
w G. Ernest, present secretary OF
the association, was one OF the state
bank examiners until December |, when
he succeeded Charles X. Boardman, who
resigned TO accept a position with the
federal reserve bank al Kansas City.
Mr.. bpsrdman was on the morning
program. but did not arrive, due to a
belated train He is expected to arrive
in time to make his report for the last
year.
President Engle made short address
at the morning session, at which time
he welcomed the visiting bankers to
the city.
District Meetings.
The morning session adjourned at II
o'clock, that the five districts into
which the bankers association is divid-
ed, might hold separate sessions, The
management Of the Skirvin hotel, the
headquarters of the convention. has
arranged for each of the districts to
meet in rooms on the parlor floor, and
after they have examined the credentials
of each delegate and appointed their
special committees, they will meet in
(contlnued on Page 2, Column 81
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
THREATENED COAL
FAMINE AvERTED
BY C0TT|NCHAM c
Ten Carloads Secured and
Others Coming,
RETAILERS ARE SUPPLIED
Western Part of State Is Suf-
fering From Shortage,

Danger OF a coal lamlns IN Okla
homa City was averted this morning
BY J. K. Cottingham. president of the
Chamber OF Commerce, when he sue
oecdcd in shipping ten carloads into
the city on the Rock Island and was
offered the use of two others by
private firms 10 which they were ad-
dressed
Mr.. Cottinghan who is general
solicitor for tho Santa Fc in Okla
homa. was notified yesterday OF the
impending famine. He Immediately
called a meeting of local dtalerS for
last night and was told that the supply
would not last longer than tonight,
kilograms placed where they would
do the most good" resulted in the re-
oeipt OF the coal today
West Is Suffering.
Sin addition to the twelve cars, sew
h era large shipments OF coal were al
4 lowed To pass through the city. There
were billed to western Oklahoma points
which are really in serious condi-
tion as a result of railroad congestion
aud closing down Or coal mines. In
the western side of the statethcre is
no gas and IN many sections no timber
or wood. The sole fuel is coal, apd
when that 10 cut off as it has been for
some days, q serious fuel famine re-
suits.
J n. Johnson, fuel administrator for
Oklahoma City, got into communica-
tion with p A. Norris OF Ada, state
fuel administrator and Mr Norris
asked the local fuel dictator to see that
al coal billed through here for western
points s SLOWED to pass except under
u very extraordinary circumstances,
Need Ten Cars Daily.
Mr.. Johnson said that ten cars daily
are required to keep Oklahoma City
warm with the weather as at present
and with the gas supply low From
three to four cars every day will
furnish the city with an ample supply
under normal conditions, he says.
Mr.. Cottingham announced in cou-
nection with his statement as TO the
ten cars Of coal this morning, that he
had arranged for from two to three
cars of coal every day and this, in ad-
= dition to that shipped in to individuals,
will give the city an ample supply OF
fuel, il is believed.
Retailers Get Busy.
Retail dealers were all being sup
piled from the ten Rock Island cars
this morning A. NJ DcBolt, whose
yards were completely exhausted yes
terday and who announced that he must
go ont OF BUSINESS" il he could get
no more was replcntishlng his bins.
Ford g. Dunn NJ. b, Sthofield and
other retail dealers were likewise
stocking up.
One car of coal billed to the Acme
Milling company OF this city arrived
today and was turned over TO the
Chamber of Commerce for use in the
emergency Another car arrived for
the New State Ice company A por-
ton of il was likewise placed at the
disposal OF Mr. Cottngham
Railroads, Coal companies, indlyid-
uals and every one is cooperating
splendidly with him in the fuel crisis,
Mr. CottinQham said and he an
nounced that the city may be reas-
sured that a fairly ample supply OF
coal will be kept on hand here now
except in the event Of unforeseen cir
cumStances
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vent the gas company cutting OFF gas
OF consumers who retalate for poor
service by not paying bills.
The gas pressure in consumers stoves
during the day ranged at about one and
thrce-quartcr ounces instead OF six
ounces, the average pressure.
County Attorney Selty refuses to state
what action he will take toward having
the franchise Of the gas company de
clared void
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
Lawyer Suspended;
Clients Money Is
Kept for Own Use

James r. Breslin, an attorney OF Guy
mon, Okla, is suspended from practice
for six months by a decision handed
down by tn, supreme eour, today. II
was alleged that Breslin collected slJS
for a firm Of Kansas attorneys and ap-
propriated the money TO his persona
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
MOSCOW IS READY.
FOR TROUBLE As
RADICALS WEAKEN
Streets Of City BriStIe With
Machine Guns,
k0RNIL0FF WILL FIGHT
CoSSaCkS and Red Guards
Line Up for Battle,

: LONDON. Dec 1.-THE situation in
Moscow is reported to be grave, accord.
ing to a Times dispatch from pctrograd
The Bolsheviki, according 10 petrograd
newspapers, have placed machine guis
in the streets, as they fear an uprising
Of hostile parties, The garrison, how
ever, shows signs Of insubordina,on
and II Us reported TO be disobeyins the
Bolsheviki commander, = private sol
dier named Muranoif
Considerable forces, the dispatch adds
are being dispatched from the west
front to be sent against the Cossacks.
Street Fishtiss FrsQusnt
Street fighting has occurted In Mos
COW and the Swedish consul there bas
advised all Swedes to leave the city,
according to advices received In Ha-
psrsnda and forwarded here by a Stock
holm correspondent II Is added that
starvation seems to threaten Moscow,
Most OF the Swedcs are said 10 have
taken the consul's advice.
Forces Gather.
The Cossacks are preparing to fight,
the Petfograd correspondent Of the
Daily Mail reports Three trainloads
OF Cossscks are said to be st Bielso-
rod and three At Sunny, commanded BY
General Corniloff Extremist Red
Guards to the number Of about I 900
are expected at Kharkhov from Mos
COW,
The correspondent says General
Kaledine., the Cosysck leader, Is dh'
bending infinsry pes'meuts h thf Dor
tstHtsy and ssndlNs them home o.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11

Pat Mewhortsr.
Following the hanging ~ the thirteen
men the chief Of staff Of the Southern
department gave out a written state.
ment al the same time refusing 10
answer any questions The statement
follows
The proceedings, findings and sem
tences Of the general courtmartial which
tried siSty-three members OF the Twen-
ty-fourth infantry for their implication
in the riots at Houston; Tex, August
-, l9l7, were approved by the COM
mandlns general southern department,
December 10, 1917,
Death For Thirteen.
The sentences OF the court we're as
follows:
I'm the cases Of Sergeant William c.
Nesbitt, Corporals Larnon J. Brown.
James Wheatley Jesse Moore and
Charles w. Baltimore, Priyates Ira b.
Davis, James Divins, Frank Johnson,
RiSley w Young, all Of Company I,
and Pat MacWhorter, Company NJ, to
he hung by the neck until dead.
Life For Forty-one.
"ln the cases Of Cook William Fra1-
icr Cook Nathan Humphries, IT,, Pri-
Yates, iirst.class, John NJ. Hudson. IT,,
James X Johnson Ben McDaniels and
Stewart W., Phillips, all OF Company
J; PtNates Douglas r Rolden, Fred
Brownield, Harrison Capers, Ben
Cecil, Gerald Dixon. Henry Green,
James r. Hawkins, George Hobbs, Nor.
man d. Holland, Richard Lewis. Leroy
Pinckett, Joseph Wafdlow, William s.
Kane, Harry Richardson, Luther
Rucker Roy Tyler, Joseph Williams,
jr, all OF Company | Prva,es Ernest
Adams, John Adams, Wash Adams.
Douglas X Lumpkins, Richard Brown.
all Of Company h; Privates Allie {.
Butler, Abner Davis and George II.
Parham, OF Company l.; Bugler Ruben
W Baxter, Company NJ PrWates Wal
ter Burkett James Coker, Callie Glenn,
William J. Housh, Thomas Jackson,
Walter r Johnson, Dean New Jesse
Sullivan, all OF Company NJ, ali
Of the Twenty.fourth T. s in
lan,rN in each event to he dishonorablv
discharged from the service, g. ~ >'.i
all pay and allowances due ana g, ~
confined at hard labor at such t'yN
as the reviewing authority may dir,L
for the term Of his natural lie
Thirty Months For One,
On the case of Private Oliver
Fletcher. Company NJ, Twenty fourth
u. s. infantry to be dishonorably dis.
charged from the service, TO forfeit all
nay and allowances due and to be con-
fined at hard labor at such places az
the reyie. ing authority may direct for
tao years and six mlnths. ~
"ln the cases OF Private Henry T..
Wills, Company l. Alvin Pugh, Com
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11

OUTSTANDING Developments
IN Gas and COAL SHORTAGE

J. K Cottingham. president of the
Ohsntfr OF Commerce, got twelve cars
OF cod this morning, aud small deal.
erS are being supplied
County Fuel Director ]. H. Johnston
was requested by the state fuel admin
istrator to coniScatc no yestbound
coal here as the western part of the
state has neither coal, gas nor wood.
County attorney says he will ask the
corporation commission today to pre-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
Saloons Closed to Canadians.

MONTREAL, Dec ll,-Ordets have
been issued by Maj Gen f. Wilson,
general officer commanding, barring
any Canadian officer or soldier in uni.
form from drinking Intoxicating liquor
in place. Of public reireShmen, in the
United States An order along this line
was received from Ottawa today,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
will Enter Jerusalem Today.


ROME, Dec. il.-Powerful attempts
made by the Austro-Germans to re.
take the Agenzia and Zdliani positions
in the Cape Sile region OF the lower
Piave river, were sanguinarlly re-
pulsed yesterday by the Italians, il was
announced today by the war office.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
PRuSslAn TRUCE

Germans want control Of Russia
wheat for fifteen years and com
mercial supremacy in thst coun-
try, or no peace.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
n IS TO laugh

Anyhow, that's what Vienna papers
say OF President Wilson's message
to congress, and what they say 1,
our sentiment, too.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
Cold Will Stay Is
Weather Forecast

LOCAL FoREcAsT-oensrslly cloudy
tonight and wednesday, not much change
In Temperature.
STATE FoHEcAsT-Tonlght and
wednesday generally cloudy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-11
KAISER MASSES
TROloPsM,MsT
70 STRIKE HAIC
British and French Lines Face
Heavy Bombardment,
ASSOCIATED Press War Review

NhbbotlhNCu iNbb ~ NtFtNWsI
Heavy German reinforcements have
arrived in France, it is believed in al
lied capitals, but where the expected
blow will fall is yet to he disclosed
For the moment the infantry is inactive
along the western front. but the artil-
lery, and especially that of the Ger
mans, is very active in various sec
tors.
British Face Bombsr dment
On the British front the Germans are
bombarding heavily on the position
southwest of Cambria and east and
northeast of Ypres, the two sectors
which have seen virtually all the heavy
fighting in the past few months.
Infantry lighting has stopped momen'
tarily at least on the Italian front from
Asiago TO the Piave river The Austro-
German effort to break through between
the Piave and the Bren,a failed with
losses The enemy then reformed his
shattered forces and attempted TO break
through between Asiago and the Piave.
He failed again, however The Austro-
Germans captured some terrain, but
without improving their tactical posi-
tions and at heavy cost
Will Enter Jerusalem Today.
Official entry into Jerusalem the
Holy City of Christians, is planned for
today. Allied troops entered the capi-
tai of Palestine after il was surrounded
and the Turks were forced to surrender
Capture OF the city was delayed through
the fear that the fighting operations
might result in the damaging OF the re-
ligiouS shrines.