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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17
GEN. CROz|ER IS
CLOSELY 0U|zZEO
IN TESTIMONY BEFORE SENATE
COMMITTEE SOME SHARP
QUESTIONS ARE ASKED.

Washington. Dec. l7.--lnquiry into
alleged delays In supplying the army
with guns and the curtailment of funds
recommended by the ordnance bureau
for that purpose was taken up again
! today Ia open session by the senate
military committee after n two days
examination of Major General CroEier
behind closer doors.
| General Crozier. who still WIS on the
stand today, continued his detailed
statement OF the ordnance situation as
far as II revealed nothing the war de-
nartment considers military secret.
General CroZler declared there was
"entirely too much red tape getting
money" While an emergency appro'
priation request FOR lump appropria'
tion of S2.932 $4,000 made on April .
"a day before war was declared, II was
June before congress made appropria'
tions under the estimates.
"But YOU had millions of dollars left
of appropriations made before. inter
rupted Chairman Chamberlain. Il have
not been entirely satisfied with any eN'
planation made for this matter. For
instance. YOU had money appropriated
for machine guns and you haven't the
guns yet. We appropriated for small
arms and you spent the money Tor
pistols instead of rifles.
I'VE were far shorter of pistols than
rifles, General Crozier answered ana
we are not going to be slowed up IN
this war in the slightest degree on ac-
count of rifles.
II don't think the country VIII ne
satisfied with that explanation" Chair
H.. n
for target practice and training pur'
poses in the field
Regarding American coast detenses'
Senator, ,Frelinghuysen asked;
Coasts Well Guarded.
THE c5lntry/wants to know whether
our coast artillery and defenses are oil
the proper type and able TO cope with
any attacking force, submarine or other
wisa; is il as effective as those oi
European nationsy'
Yes" replied General Crozier win
emphasis. For the past ten OF hiteei
wears and now. our coast defenses nave
been superior to those of any nation OF
Europe Our guns are more than a1e'
quate,"
Senator Wadsworth asked whether
the government should have an othcer
or department similar to Englands MN
lister of munitions.
MY own belief is that the better way
is to enlarge and strengthen existing or
rather than create new
ones" General Crozier replied. Quicker
results have been obtained here than
by the British organization"
Orders Exceed 81 500, ,000,OO0.
How prospective appropriations by
congress We're anticipated was recited
bv General CroZier. For instance, ne
said. orders were placed for 9pOo,ocO
rounds Of ammunition early last spring
before any funds were available lie
detailed how many new factories thar
had never before made gun forgings
were given large contracts, " increase
ordnance production.
We have placed orders of more than
81 500. 900 900 since the war began Cen
eral Crozier explained. citing the mag
nitude of operations.
That is more than fifty per cent
over the entire governments expenses
for any year since the Spanish-Ameri-
can war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago. Dec. i7.-Increased notices
Of consignments today eased down the
corn market Some .nnrgements of
receipts counted also as a bearish fac.
tor. Besides, more moderate tempera.
lures indicated that chances were i'm.
proving for an accumulation of stocks.
Opening prices, which ranged from
unchanged figures 10 quarter 10 3-S
ana MAY l.is 10 l.l9 II. were followed
by declines all around although not OF
radical sort
Increasing Of export inquiry had a
bearish effect on oats. IN addition. the
market sympathized with the weakness
Of corn.
Fhmness of hog quotations gave
strength To provisions. Ribs especially
We're In demand from shorts
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

II you want to save money ON shoes
come over ON broadway. Womens high
and low heel, hightop shoes, s. and
down-not up, Best school shoes ON
earth. $3.50 aud down. Stewnrts Cash
Siore. lOl East BroadMaN. ll,s
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17
Nh Japs Al VludiyostoI,.

Washington, Dee. iI.-Fur,her denial
that Japanese troops have been landed
at Nladivostok was contained IN dis
patches to the state department from
the American embassy In Toxic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

Zig stock mems wonen's and chil'
dren's underwear at prices you viii APP
preciate. No trouble 10 find Just what
YOU want. Stewards Cash store. lOi
East Broadway. II'2.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17
PRODUCE.

Kansas City, Dec. l7.-Butter: Cre9m'
cry I3 l.2; firsts IL l-2; seconds 80 l.2;
packing a. Eggs: Firsts ~; seconds
3ld32. Poultry Hens 2l; ROSTERS IS;
broilers 2I@25. Potatoes: STEADY 1.25
M2.00.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

Beautiful assortment mems Christmas
ties, values up to s1.OO. priced SOC and
75c. Stewards Cash Store 107 East
Broadway H.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

fNOHIIHUtU IUIIf ~ II
M T. church, the services were gwen
up to Red Cross addresses. There were
about 200 in attendance. and great
deal of enthusiasm was manifested
throughout the meeting. la response to
a call for volunteers all promised to
lend their assistance to make the Mem
aership Drive a success.
There will be a Red Cross Christmas
Membership Campaign meeting at the
East Ardmore Baptist tcolored) church
at S o'clock.
]. A. Bass, city attorney. viii speak
at Berwyn Wednesday eight.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

See US this week for mems. women's
and children's rubber shoes. We keen
the price down. Stewards Cash store
107 East Broadway. IL
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

Lorena Taylor and brother, Billy Tay-
lor. returned this noon 70 their home
in Wynnewood after spending the week
end with their grandparents. Mr. and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

Mr. and Mrs. w. Il. Owens and chill
dren, Lucille and Elwood, who have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs John :.
Owens. 33l G street southwest, have re-
turned to their home in Chickasha
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

Mems best and latest style hats, the
price $3.50. Get one this week stew
arts Cash Store. 107 East Broadway
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

Mrs Merlin Mitchell of San Antonio
arrived this noon to spend a few days
with Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Pyle. 2O4
+ street southwest
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

j. NJ. Willis is spending today and
tomorrow in Oklahoma City transacting
legal business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17
CITY NEWS AND VIEWS.

S. j. Cullinan and G. d. Van WIFE
have returned from Brownwood. Texas
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

New York. Dec. IA campaign TO
add half a million members to the ked
Cross in New York by Christmas eve
was begun here today. Thirty thousand
volunteer workers had charge OF the
drive ten thousand of whom started
= house-to house canvass. Hundreds of
booths. in charge of women were opened
!, eyerv section OF the greater city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

Sergeant w. K. Rowles. 343rd Regi
ment. Headquarters Company, returned
yesterday to Camp Travis after spend
ing two DAYS here with his mother, Mrs.
6. f.. Rowles, q + street southeast.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

Joe W. Webster, stationed at Fort
Riley, Kansas, was here today en- route
to camp, after spending a fortnight 5
furlough with his parents at Stratford.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

Mr. and Mrs Claude Dillon have re-
turned TO their home in Berwyn. after
spending the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs A. O. Wolfe. 51i A street north
west
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17
Notice to Red Cross w1erkers.

A limited supply OF Red cross buttons
and service flags have been received ~
headauarters Tom Cooper's garage, ana
ALI workers in Ardmore in re-wori<ing
their districts tomorrow may have the
privilege of distributing these buttons
and the transparent Rel Cross window
signs These supplies may be had by
calling at headquarters.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

+. &. Luke has filed suit in the dis
trict court against II. J. Wood to re-
cover s29O.50 alleged to be due on GER
tain promissOry notes
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

w f. Robertson and Miss Doris Sra
boy both of Homer were married sat
urday by Judge W. +. Freeman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17
RED CROSS DRIVE
ON WITH RUSH

CONTINUED From Page -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

Everett Poole, pupil In the Texas
Military College, Terrell, Texas, arrived
this noon 10 spend the Christmas holl'
days with Mr., and Mrs. J. u. McCarty,
6s3 \ street northwest. He was ac'
companied home by n fellow pupil, j.
W. Lilard. who will spend the holiday
season here as his guest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17
Mrs. +. \. True, is4 Fourth avenue
northwest

A. the result of cutting ARRAY In
the east part OF town saturday night,
Otis Musgrave Is In Jail and Asa Ford
is In the Hardy sanitarium In a serious
condition. Musgrave has not been
brought to trial but will be held await
Ing the outcome of Ford's injuries,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
MORE NATIONS
 PREDICTED TO
 ENTER THE WAR
Not Only American but European Countries
 Must Soon Get
 into Fight. TIME-MONEY-PRAYERS

NEW YORK, May 25.-The pre- diction that some or all of the South and Central American re- publics, China, Spain, Scandinavia, Holland and Switzerland probably will declare war on Germany, was made in a speech at the annual meeting of the American Iron and Steel Institute here today by E. H. Gary, of the United States Steel.
 "The United States did not desire and consistently sought to avoid trouble with Germany" said Mir. Gary. we have entered upon a colossal undertaking on the highest moral grounds. but none of us real ize the strength of the enemy.
 "The Allies greatest element of strength is their principle that right makes might.
 "Time, money and the prayers of all our civilians must be given to our soldiers and sailors"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
COLLEGE MEN OF AMERICA
 ARE IN FIGHT
First Section of Forces Sent to France Are Today in Trenches
 on Firing Line.
| TWO SECTIONS ARRIVE
By HENRY WOOD

Correspondent of the United Press.
 TRAINING CAMP OF AMERI- CAN FIELD SERVICE IN FRANCE. May 25.-The last of the first armed force of American began ac- tive service at the front today. It was a section of one American mu- nition transport service It's forty odd young Americans left the train ing camp late last night.
 Today this section is hurrying shells and ammunition to the French soldiers in the front trench es that are now under fire.
 Simultaneously with the depart ure of the American section, sec tions two and three have arrived in the camp here. Section two is com posed mostly of Andover college men. This section will enter the ac- tive service next week and two weeks hence the Dartmouth, Yale, harvard. John Hopkins. Chicago and Williams university men in sec ton number three, will be at the front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
Dead Man Was One of the Founders of Fairbanks and Well Known in
 the Interior.
ALWAYS WITH ALASKA
One of Pioneer Employees of Alaska Commercial Company in the
 Early Days.

PORTLAND, May 25.-James w Hill. Alaska Superintendent of the Wells-Fargo Express Company. Yu- kon Pioneer and one of the founders of Fairbanks. died here yesterday. He was native of Scotland, and aged about 50 years.
 Jim" Hill was one of the best known men of all the North He came from Scotland to San Francis co in his early twenties and be- came associated with the Alaska Commercial Company when a young man. He become associated with the Dawson branch of that company shortly after it had been established. When the Northern Commercial Com pany purchased the Yukon mercan- tile interests of the Alaska Commer- cial Company. he went over to the new company. He went to Fair banks for the company when it en- tered that field Later. he resigned and became cashier and then vice president of the Fairbanks Banking company, commonly called Barnette' s bank. When this bank was sold to the Washington-Alaska Bank at Fair banks, he was selected to represent the Wells-Fargo Express Company in Alaska, and has occupied the posi- tion of Alaska Superintendent for that concern ever since.
 At Fairbanks MT Hill married one of the Cleary girls, famed throughout the Interior for their beauty and brilliancy. Mrs. E. T. Barnette is a sister of Mrs. Hill. and another sis ter is Mrs. McArthur, whose hus- band was a pioneer Fairbanks drug gist Several children were born to the union, and they and their moth CT survive.
 Almost all of his active life had been devoted to Alaskan institutions and he was known, admired and liked
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
HARRY BRANDT GETS
 GOOD POSITION IN
 THE FEDERAL SERVICE

SEATTLE, May 25.-Harry Brandt, formerly connected with the Pacific Steamship Company in the passenger department, has been appointed chief clerk to John F. Blain, North west representative of the Federal Shipping Board. MT. Brandt will en ter upon his duties at once.
 MT Brandt is one of the well known transportation men of the Pa cific Coast and before the merger of the Pacific Coast Steamship Com pany and the Admiral Line has been passenger agent for the former com pany for several years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
STEAMER MOvEM ENTS and Mail information
NOW BOUND NORTH

NOW BOUND NORTH Spokane is scheduled to arrive from the south at 10 o'clock night. Has one days mail. Humboldt is scheduled to arrive from the south on Sunday with two days mail. Despatch is northbound and shouldarrive here next Tues day.
 SCHEDULED SAiLiNGS Princess Sophia is scheduled to sail from Vancouver tomor- row night.
 Dolphin is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Northwestern is scheduled to sail from Seattle Sunday. Admiral Watson is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Jefferson is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Friday.
 soUTHBouND sAiLiNGS Admiral Evans is due to sail southbound at 6 o'clock to- morrow night. Takes mail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
BRAZIL WILL
 STRIKE UPON
 7HE GERMANS
German Ships Are To Be Confiscated; and the Neutrality Decree
 To Be Revoked
WILL POLICE THE OCEAN

RIO de JANERIA, May 25.-It is stated in official circles that the Brazilian parliament will order the confiscation of all German ships in Brazilian ports as soon as the Offic- ial report of the inquiry into the tor pedoing of the Brazilian steamer Tijuca made at Bordeaux is received. At the same time parliament will de- cree the revocation Of Brazil's dec laration of neutrality.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
Grand Jury Through

KETCHIKAN, May 25.-The Grand Jury at the special term of the Dis trict Court being held here, complet ed it's labors last night and the mem bers have been discharged. William Cleveland and wife pleaded guilty to unlawful cohabitation and sentence was deferred. William Haiens was in dicted for enticing a girl to enter house of prostitution. Sabino Con- zales. held for sseilegeds murder at Wrangell. was not Indicted. Fred Madden and Lizzie Hooker have been found guilty of adultery at a jury trial.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
4, B, CALLAHAN IS CITED FOR
 CONTEMPT AND
 A DISARMAMENT
Direct Information Filed by District Attorney SmiSer Before Court
 at Ketchikan.

KETCHIKAN. May Disharmcnt proceedings will be instituted against Arthur B. Callahan, of Juneau. Late yesterday afternoon an information was filed by District Attorney James A. Smiser against Mir. Callahan asking disbarment and punishment for contempt of court. The contempt was caused by the publication of an article in last Saturdays issue of the "Spokesman" published at Ju neau.
 Mir. Callahan has been cited to ap on June 5th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
Praise Americans

LONDON, May 25.-Prime Minister Lloyd George stated today in the House of Commons that more effec tive blows have been dealt sub marines in the last two weeks than any corresponding period of the war and that the threatened starvation period was passing.
 The Premier in ending his speech said "The successes against the sub marine has been a distinct result of improvement in our methods and we owe a considerable debt of gratitude to the great American people for the effective service they have rendered and for the craft they have placed at our disposal. The submarine men ace now need cause no fear that the war is going to be lost. The American commanders are now in our waters and they are demonstrat ing to us a fighting superiority that is not displayed by our own offic ials."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
BRICKS NEEDED BY ITALIANS;
 NOT BULLETS
Plain Ordinary American Clay Bricks Needed for Purpose of
 Defense.

WASHINGTON, May 9. - Italy needs not bullets, but bricks, plain ordinary American bricks. Bricks are necessary for defense in Italy not as a substitute for ammunition but for building defenses.
 The technical experts now in Wash ington with the Italian commission today told officials here that of ev cry three ships bringing supplies tc Italy at least one of them should carry a cargo of bricks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
Commanders of the War Fleet in British Waters Credited
 with Captures.
ORGANIZATION AFFECTED
Prime Minister Tells the House of Commons that American Officers
 Are Most Worthy.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Although no official confirmation could be obtained from any of the United States departments, it is reported that the allied destroyers. assisted by the American destroyers and oth- CT war craft now in British waters, has accounted for the loss or cap ture of 2S German submarines last week.
 The success of the new develop ments in the war on the German submarines Is attributed to the better organization of the patrols and it is also stated, unofficially, that the American officers are practically in command of the maneuyers, the Brit ish fleet taking orders from them.
 It is also stated that new devices have been employed but the main reason for the success of the war fare is the new organization.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
TWO CANTONMENT
 CAMPS WILL BE LIN
 WASHINGTON STATE
Feeling Too Lax

WASHINGTON. May 25.-The an nouncement was made today by the War Department officials that two divisional army cantonment camps will be established at American Lake near Tacoma, Wash. It is believed that men from the northern part of the recently organized Western Di- vision, following the conscription draft, will be assembled here for training
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
PROCLAMATION ISSUED TODAY
 BY PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, May 25.-President WiIson today issued a proclamation designating the week ending June 25 as "Red Gross week" and calls for a campaign of seven days to raise funds for the relief of the battlefields.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
To Police the Atlantic

RIO de JANERIO, May 25.-Ac- cording to the Journal Do Conner. cio, it was decided at meeting of parliamentary and diplomatic com missioners, called yesterday by the Foreign minister to amend the prin- cipal revocation of Brazil's neutral ity in the war between the United States and Germany and to police the South Atlantic with the Brazil ian fleet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
ADMIRAL EVANS IS
 COMING FROM WEST
 WITH A GOOD LIST

CORDOVA. May 25.-Steamer Ad- miral Evans sailed from here yes terday afternoon at 4 o'clock and should reach Juneau Saturday even ing at o'clock. The following pas sengers are aboard for Juneau: G. Wakelin. c. E. deMille. RI. E. Lem w. M Fry. Jack Elster, c. vich. F. Striboc and J. Hill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
SENATE TO PRUNE REVENUE BILL AS
 PASSED BY HOUSE

WASHINGTON. May 25. The Senate finance committee will cut about $550,00O,OOO from the revenue bill as passed by the House accord ing to statements made here this af- ternoon. The committee is now re- adjusting the income tax and other amendments in the House bill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
ACTIVITIES OF DR.
 RITTER LOSES HIM
 AMERICAN POSITION

NEW YORK, May 25.-The trans fer of the Swiss Minister M. Ritter to The Hague, is believed in Wash ington to have been at the request of the State Department. following his complicity in German propagan- da. here. says Tribune. Washing ton special.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
BALFOUR AND PARTY
 HAVE CROSSED THE
 BORDER INTO CANADA

WASHINGTON. May 25.--It was officially announced this afternoon that British Foreign Minister A. J. Balfour and the other members of the British Commission which has been on business trip to the Unit ed States. passed the border into Canada this forenoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25

by thousands in the Territory and up and down the Pacific coast.
 While spending most of his time ill Alaska, Mir Hills family for sev- eral years have had their residence at Seattle
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK May 25-Alaska Gold closed today at 5A Alaska-Juneau at A. American Zinc at 33A. Butte & Superior at 46ss. Chino at 50.
 Utah Copper at 117%. Ray at 31.
 Copper metal was quoted at 31.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
BRUSSELS MAYOR ACQUITTED.

HAVRE, May 25.-Adolphe Max, burgomaster of Brussels, who was deported by the Germans in 1914 and confined in prison, has been tried by court-martial at kildesheim and acquitted. according to a re- port received here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
UNIFORM IS PASS.

BELOIT. Wis, May 25.-Uncle Sam's olive drab is as good as a season pass at Beloit's baseball park. All soldiers in uniform are admitted free.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
COMMISSIONER FROM
 ITALY GUESTS OF THE
 PRESIDENT AT DINNER

WASHINGTON. May 25-The Ital ian commissioners now in the United States were guests of Persident Will son last night ae state dinner
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-25
American Military Men Draw Astonishing Deductions from
 Batt|efr0ntS.
TWO NATIONS THROUGH
Russia Cannot Be Counted on for at Least Two More Years; France
 Is Exhausted.

WASHINGTON. May 25-Russia tary power is concerned for at least two years.
 France has about come to the end of her man power. These are the cold facts about the war situation as seen today by mili- tary men in a position to kno< the real conditions by reason of the knowledge of American observers and representatives.
 While Great Britain has consid- cable punch left these military men believe the struggle abroad is rap idly reaching the point where the United States must bear the main burden.
 So convinced is the government Of the above facts that every intuition plant and every recruiting station has been ordered to double it's output or to exert to extra efforts to gain men for the army especially.
 Feeling Too Lax WASHINGTON, May 25--William Howard Taft introducing Major Gen eral John J. Pershing at a meeting of business men this noon said that the General would rather face bat tery than an audience.
 Major General Pershing in a few remarks said that the feeling of the people in regard to the war was too lax.
 They have not begun to realize that we are in this great war;" the army official stated.
 Major General Pershing ended his remarks by saying that France is under a terrific drain and the United States must meet the deficiencies caused by the drain. It is the Unit ed States that must rehabilitiate France. We must help her Orphans and her widows
 Americas entrance into the war is the deciding factor. We must fill the place of every man killed among the Allies"