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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
LONDON DECISION
RELIEVES GOTHAM
CARGO SITUATION
Many Steamers Prepare to
Sail at Once,

NEW YORK, Feb l6--The British
admlral,y's decision TO permit neutral
vessels sailing from Ametican. ports
for Europe to undergo examination at
Halifax inFad OF at kirkwall or Fal-
mouth brough; immediate relief TODAY
to the oongested cargo situation at
New York. Steamships OF the Dutch
and Scandinavian lines, which have
been held ~ this port on account OF the
submapine blockade, made preparations
to sail by the new route
BY stopping at Halifax, vessels
bound for Holland and the Scandinay-
ian countries will be able to skirt the
northern boundary of the blockade wa
ters included in the German proclama
tion. While ships of American regis
try have the same privilege there was
no indication today that their owners
would send their vessels to sea.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
Vital Statistics

oirths.
Mr. and Mrs sylvester Braun. 3oab
West Sixth street. boy,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T.. Jones, Giri.
Mr.. and Mrs. W f. Spears, 40 North
RlAckwelder avenue. girl
Mr.. and Mrs J. s. Bru~n, West
tenth street, Girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. !. Ri,ehey. 81, North
Broadway. girl
OsaShs.
Mrs Annie r.. Tsiisfsrro. a. years old,
1924 North Ellison avenue
u, r. Watson. 81 years old, local hos.
pital.
A. D, Wliimoss.
4 n W1llmors. ~ yearS old, died last
night At n local hospital Funeral will he
today In the Horrigan- -McAtes chapel In
terment will be N Fairiawn cemetery
W, p, Henry.
". r Henry, "a years old. who died
yesterday will be buried at the Fairlawn
cemetery tomorrow morning Funeral
services viii be held At iib West wash
ineton avenue At 10 a. m
0u,,dlnS Psrnlts,
James Ferguson, 1854 West Thirty
third street, one-story frame bungalow.
1900.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

why should not the housewives Of Ok
lahoma City order everything from the
grocery by weight instead of by meas
urel"
Although eggs canno, he purchased
from the grooers OF this city by weight
instead OF by the dozen many articles
of food, especially vegetables, have re-
Gently been selling by weight Bananas
are retailing today in Oklahoma City
groceries at 5 cents a pound potatoes
at cents pounds, and cooking apples
(Gano and Ben Davis) at 5 cents a
pound.
In recent retailers association
meeting, grocerS decided that it was a
good idea 10 promote buying by weight
instead OF by measure III a great many
Instances. The consensus among retail
groocrs this morning seemed to be that
the change was step III the right di-
rection. They gave as a reason the fact
that the weight system gave TO custo-
mcrs fair treatment.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
Rebels Defeated
by Cuban Troops
HAVANA, Feb. io.-Hsavy fight
ing occurred last night bstwesn
rebels and government troops near
Hoyo Colorado, seventeen miles
west Of Havana. Several Of the
rebels were killed.

WASHINGTON, Feb, l6-An Amer
can gunboat--the name Of which is
withheld by the navy department has
arrived at Santiago de Cuba, explored
the harbor and found it free from
mineso A aispatch from the commander
Of the vessel said Santiago waIquiet
President Menocal in a proclamation
issued at Havana last night denies any
Intention to perseoute his political op-
ronen,s. as charged in rebel proolama-
tlons. He guarantees full security and
protection to all persons remaining
loyal to the laws and constitution.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
MRS. PEEBLEY DIES ON
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mrs Sarah J. Peebly, 70 years old.
wife Of +. C. Pcebly, and mother OF
r. /. Peebly former representative
from Oklahoma county, died at her
home one mile cast OF Oklahoma City
today Mrs. Pcebly was married fifty
five years ago today. She was born
Jan !. 1898 Funeral services will be
held Sunday afternoon at | 30 at the
residence, and interment will take place
ii; the cemetery at Spencer. Mrs.
Pccbly leaves three children, X. l..
Pecbly, Mrs. ]. =. Harrison, both of
Oklahoma county, and Mrs J W Her
old, Prescott, Kan
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
Carranza Scouts
| Sixht Villistas

DOUGLAS. Afiy., Feb. l6,--A large
body OF Villa soldiers has been sighted
BY Carranla scouts encamped at Las
Naras. a ranch at the Chihuahua en-
trance to Puip,,o Pass, it was reported
in Aqua Prieta, Scouting parties have
been ordered to investigate, it was
said.
The expeditionary force which Car
rAnra leaders say is to cross into Chi
huahua soon, was reported to be NOV
ing very slowly in the direction Of Co.
lonia Morelos, fifty-six miles south
east
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
PEOPLE DRIVEN
FROM BORDER BY
FEAR OF BANDITS
tContinued from Psge One)

foi the Warren interests, since he re-
turned Tuesday night to Ojitos, Chi
huahua. where Salazar's band was en-
camped lie came to Hachita to OBJ
tain 5000 ransom demanded by Sala
zar for his wife's relea" The ran
som has not yet been paid
Nothing has been heard of.the Mex
ican raiders since Monday. II is be.
l;cved they returned TO Ojitos with a
large number of horses and mules and
ranch loot 1t also is said 1000 head
OF American cattle are in their posses
sion
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

men. One member Of the band and
seven horses were captured by the
Americans in a running fight and the
escape back into Mexico OF seven OF
the bandits was cut off.
According to a report received by
General Funston from Brig. Gen. James
+. Parker, vigorous hunt is being made
by the Florida auardsmen. The Mexi-
cans are all on foot
Soledad, where the Mexioans crossed,
is midway between 2apata and Roma
and abou, sixty-five mile, down the
river from Laredo.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
One-Cent Postage
Plan Eliminated

WASHINGTON, Feb. le--1he pro.
posed increased postage rates on news
papers and magazines ID provisions
for l-cen, postage on drop letters final
" were eliminated from the postal bill
today on the point OF order BY Sena-
tor Lodge that they had no place OF
such a measure under the senate rules.
This action is expected to end the fight
al this session for the provisions.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
CiTYBRIEFS

Heure Destroyed BY Firs-P,re, caused
by Winding on the floor near the stove
catching fire. destroyed the home oi
John Cunningham, f1os Santa Fs ave-
nue. last night Al 4 o'clock. Value Of the
building ana contents wAA Os1b The loss
Ia covered by insurance
Emp oyrnsnt 0urssu gSsie,sos--Ths Oh.
lahomA free employment bureau isade the
United states for low sspenss, arcePdlns
to financial statements az fourteen other
systsNs. Coet 20 Oklahoma for each per.
son asei0nsd VA - centa In iSie The
cost for zach person assigned IN Calf
fcfnh waa 10 cents.
msets' 0St Istay,.. Oklahoma soldiers
today o. tomorrow according 10 Adju.
tant OensrNl Aneel EAfp. rTnSportstlon
for the troops ms been requested.
morning requested the hoard ot city com.
uissioners TO print IN full the report N
the socisl eurysy made recently By
Francis " Mclean.
Nsvstor hso tsrs Frank q. pav,s Of
q HE bro'her-'n.hw. {. " b,tel, police
Mice WHITAKER imerevinO Miss Haiiis
whitaker. stsnooraphev In the attorney
fensrars Office, 10 today recovering from
an operation for appendicitis underwent
Yesterday.
Mullen We're Val Mullen, es. president
Of the Oklahoma Municipal league and
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
Captured Mexicans
to Be Prosecuted

+ WASHINGTON, Feb. lo.--General
rershing reported 10 the war depart
ment today that twenty-one Mxicans
captured BY his force while in Mexico
end held in connection with the raid on
Columbus, n. NJ. will be turned over
u the department Of Justice
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
HNANhS BEING
SOLD BY POUND
Eggs May Enter Weight Class
Very Soon Now, 4

.hre you selling eggs by the pound ?.
asked Miss Lcno Osborne, Supervisor OF
home economics at the high school this
morning when ordering supplies for the
day.
Miss Osborne is encouraging among
her pupils the idea of purchasing every
thing BY the pound.
"Peoplc never think of asking for IS
cents worth of butter" she said, and
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

ing the place Of Tom Cavnar,. resigned.
Cavnar II q candidate for the demo.
public safety and will devote all Of his
time 10 the canvas
Mayor at Mayor OvsrhoIser
was At the capitol ts morning to confer
with legislators 'felstive to municipal
court lcSibation.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
Governor Refuses
Talk to Parents
of Hatfield Lad

Mr. and Mrs. d. T Hatfield, parents
Of Vcron Hatfield. Tulsa taxicab dylver
who was killed several weeks ago
called at the governors office this
morning to request state aid in the
prosecution Of the mon accused OF the
mSrder OF their son. The governor was
busy at the time and an interview
could not he granted.
In similar case, in the past the gov.
ernor has declined TO participate. and
j, is understood he will maintain thi,
policy in the Hatfield case,
The Hauields allege that prosecution
Of the accused men is being hinderet
through iriendlineM for them on tn
part OF the county attorney OF Tulsi
county.
The Greek railroad system has beer
t,. H., hrL> 81 go ~ stat n ~. ..
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

Conductor Hold VI ans Robbsd-J. y.
Thompson. conductor on Fair Grounds
car. was held up and robbad by q lone
bandit at the end Of his run last night
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

former mayor Of Aydmore. was A visitor
nt the city hail this movning. lie 10 now
IN the oil business and was enroute to
New Yor!:
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

Tho hiGhwayman secured tween S3s and
$40. No passengers were on the car G.,
A. Meana was the motorman,
Or. J. r. Dear. dentist. $50 Lee Bids. -
Adv.
Fsrvis Succeeds Csvrar-P D. Farris
started work this morning In the health
department a. a sanitary inspector. taxi
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

The Greek railroad system has been
finally linked up to tha, OF the res, Of
Europe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

the chairman of the Republican town committee and then that some Gemman' named King come down there"
 Neither Mr. Seeley Mr. King private citizens had duty whatever to correct the badness of Baby Do except the duty imposed every decent citizen to prevent public wrong when he
 But Mr. Ballard who is county commissioner says that Mr. King wrote him letter about Baby Do saying that the e low really ought to become good or be suppressed.
 And Mayor Wilson appears the guest of honor at the Keystone club, post card advertisement signed William Thomas which the Baby Doll used when he work ing election day. in the interest of progressive government and drinking club morality
 Bad Baby Doll appears to be- he is white as the driven snow compared with the bad, bad system, that should restrained and did encourage him become and vile and deadly
 Bridgeport end this bad system in which the oal of the law wait upon the will of who take no paths at all to perform any official duty.
 The police alone strainng at the leash. They sented the mpuaon that Baby Doll above the police de- partment They arrested him thirteen mes and took him hard whsn they came for the fourteenth time.
 Suppose you Mr. Citizen policeman, and there was an ugly owner of drinking club your beat who the friend of fellows who could take your job away Would you be eager to make arrest?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
BAD MAN AND BAD SYSTEM
TD ABY DOLL was a bad man. He was aided and abe 0 had

ID ABY DOLL bad man. He aided and abetted by 0 bad system
 There numerous agencies that knew of Baby Doll and his badness whose duty to keep him good The po lice department such agency The city was such agency The mayor charged with the duty executing laws such agency The county commissioners such agency.
 just little bad The city court under an obligation to punish Baby Doll enough make him behave whenever the police haed him into court The under obga- On to that both instrumentalies did their duty The County Commissioners under obligation to take the for Baby Dolls Keystone club away from him. as soon as they knew he was bad.
 Of all these nsrumentaies the police were the only one that exhibited of duty.
 Up to and prior to Nov the police Baby Doll thirteen times Thirteen times the city court administered pun hment that not adequate not deterrent incentive to Baby Do with the blood of Ethiopian barbarian veins to keep right on being bad, and becoming worse
 Thirteen times the County Commissioners ignored the pub lie ofense of Baby Do kept his Keystone club in good ing and thus their moral support and official counenance crimes by comparison with which the social injury involved in a single murder sinks into insignifcance.
 Baby Doll bad But Baby Doll is black ignorant ehcay undiscpned and half savage The county commis- sOners the city cour and the mayor white Chrsan eaed and the blood of countless generations of civilized men tins of bad system.
 Not them individual private man would oler- ate for hour if he knew it. the presence of black and tan Joint where white and black and black and white minge in the ndscrminate of gn and dice.
 But all of them, collecivy, part of system were wiling to do what of them privately would have done
 When Baby Doll facing arrest and perhaps the gallows to his hour of yielding he called the evidence says for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
THE MADNESS OF MARS

HIS SPEECH in Bridgeport while President Wilson was yet trying to avert war; Governor Holcomb declared that the flag of his country the laughing stock of the world
 little later he quoted saying that enemies of the country drilling secretly in halls and cellars.
 In his speech to the soldiers at Camp Devens his exceency told the boys o shoot straight and take damned prison ersn
 And time back, introducing Canadian voter to Hartford audience the governor said that he almost hoped German bombs might descend upon the people York Boston
 Gonnectcuts distinguished governor of advanc- tempered mpeuosy of adolescence the color red rather of hoary locks
 All of these remarks ndiscreet coming from the old and settled sae the north temperate zone climate which will grow apples but not oranges other tropical fruits.
 is not politics to malign the government upon which the nation must rely is it wise to hope the people may Slaughtered good taste to advise American soldiers give quarter
 The American government part of it's very striking in- dcment of the Kaiser quotes example of harbarsm his speech to the German soldiers who leaving for China which they told to spare foe
 The has not yet degenerated into quarter
 American boys will fight like the gallant of great democracy keeping those traditions of generosity W which have been created by American soldiers from ngton's time until the present.
 Not that anybody will be harshy critical of Connecicuts governor Other have been swept little off balance the madness of Mars which nfecs the world But since precepts in order Connecticut will admire e< cuve who adopts the and the ideals of President Wilson When he instucts American soldiers to "ake mighty prisoners it will be time enough governors of the states to do so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
JOIN THE RED GROSS

HE MOVEMENT for Red Cross membership must be
 couraged until every man, and child in Bridge port Is enrolled The Red Cross takes of the soldiers when they sick wounded shelters and protects them when they most need shelter and protection.
 Bridgeport has especial for iberaly giving to h's end the Red Cross campaign for memberships for ed this city, thanks to the energies of the Red Cross ent and the patriotism of the people, into the class very large cities like New York and Chicago.
 Keep Bridgeport in the lead.
 The Red Cross is we'll organized and ably commanded Its funds wisely and economically expended Thousands able and give their services free to the the Red Cross
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

that Jones was on the door and prob ably some new clue may be developed when it is established just who was nearest the door when the shots were fired.
 Other witnesses heard were Rainy Seymour, Robert Green, Fred Craw- ford. R. H. Hines and William Lee. Sam Ducante told the coroner that he had seen several colored men with clubs and pieces of lead pipe ready to go out and fight the police at Baby Dolls command.
 The last witnesses heard were Tom Smith, Jake Hill and Detective John J. Seery. The latter identified re- volver found on the roof of the Davy Brothers building, just adjoining the Keystone club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
JEWELRY BARRED;
 WEAR GREEN LACES

London, Dec. 20.-Girl workers in the danger buildings at Woolwich ar senal are not allowed to wear jewell ry. They have therefore, hit on the idea of wearing colored shoe laces. The Cap Shop girls appeared one morning with bright emerald green ribbons on their shoes much to the envy of other departments. The next morning the whole factory was in the fashion, says Doctor A K. Foxwe-i, the principal supervisor.
 Shoes were tied with blue, pink. red, white ribbons; with any thing but the government boot lace of un- tanned leather. The fashion spread to the office and women clerks par aded the platform during the dinner hour with resplendent shoelaces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

be purchased now for $4.12, and ex- changed by the government on Jan- uary 1, 1923, for $5 each.
 This is a year when there should be no hoarding of gold because of the conditions of our national finances. The lessons of thrift and economy should be impressed on everyone as never before. The public must be ed- ucated to the purpose of thrift stamps and war savings certificates.
 By the purchase of these stamps and certificates the people of our state will become educated a4ong the lines of saving which will make conditions for saving in better condition for many years after the close of the war 1 than ever before"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES
 AS XMAS GIFTS
Banks Urged to Suggest Them Instead of the
 Usual $5 Gold Coins

Howell Cheney, director for Con- necticut of the National War Savings Committee, has issued an appeal to the banks of Connecticut, asking that they suggest to their customers the advisability of giving thrift stamps anl war savings certificates instead of the usual gold pieces as Christmas and holiday gifts. MT. Cheney's ap- peal is as follows;
 Instead of retaining tha former GUS tom of your patrons giving gold pieces to their friends and relatives at the Christmas season as in past years, the Treasury Department at Wash ington is now urging the giving of thrift stamps and of war savings cer- tihcates, which, as you know, may
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
GRAND JURY IS
 TOBE SUMMONED

Sheriff Simeon Pease has, been or dered to summon grand jury to re- port in the criminal superior court Thursday, Decmeber 27, to consider the case of the state against William Jones. accused of the murder of John Asby of Bridgeport. Aspy was shot daring a quarrel at the Warren Bros. camp in Lndley street the night of November il last, and died about 10 days later from the effect of his wounds. It is not expected Jones will be tried at this term of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
FORECLOsuRE sUIT.

Suit for foreclosure upon property in Wayne street owned by William F. O'Brien has been filed in the Superior court by Frederick B. Morgan, con-. servator for c. Dudley Mills, in cons potent, of this city. The note Is dated April 2T. 1915. and is still unpaid Possession of the premiaes h sslaimeds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
CHEER IN THESE HOMES?
 IT IS UP TO YOU

Here is the Way for Charitably- Inclined Folks to Make Their Own Yuletide Season the Happier by Aiding These Worthy Persons Six More Cases in the City Cited by Charities Superin- tendent Where the Spreading of Bit of Christmas Cheer Can Do Wonderful Amount of Good.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
WIFE NOT TRUE.

Alleging infidelity since November 14 with persons unknown, Vincenzo Maiolo of Saludecio, province of F'o1ll, Italy. They were married January 3, 1901.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Man T. E. Wife and five children ages B. / ana year. Woman goes out by working to support family
 Widow and five children 15 12, S. ' 6. Oldest boy employed mother does washngs Woman has had very hard struggle to keep all her children with her but has worked hard to this end.
 Man died tuberculosis Left wife and three children later gave birth to child
 Family living in two miserable rooms Woman makes ef- go out doing house work few days each week leaves baby in of neighbor.
 Man has deserted left wife and four children ages S. G. 2 4-2 and months Woman without any of income whatever Tries to out few days each week to do laun dry work Family living in small dirty basement room
 Man drunkard at present confined in sanatorum in attempt of habit Has wife and three children wife is rather delicate Chdrens ages g. 9 and year.
 Aged couple both unable to work, living in two small basement Recently lost who their main sup port
 Man stabbed in quarrel died shortly after Left wife and four children ages 1O A. and months Woman unable to support children account of young baby
 Widow and four children ages S. 5 and II months Wom- very poor health Left entirely without funds death of man.
 died with T. B. left woman who is not strong penni less children ages g. 5 and years Woman makes effort contribute support of family by doing wash ng health poor is doubtful if continue this work.
 Man blind unable to work wife and three children r has been trying to support family with her ngs i'll and longer in condition to work This fam fly could by small contribution be given Happy Christmas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Man T. B. Wife and five children, ages g, 7, 5, B. and year. Woman goes out by working to support family
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Man died tuberculosis Left wife and three children
 entirely without funds mans death and four months later gave birth to a child
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Widow and five children ages 15 2 s. T. Oldest boy employed and mother does washngs Woman has had very hard struggle to keep all her children with her but has worked hard to this end
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Man has deserted left wife and four children ages G. l2 12 and months Woman without any of income whatever Tries out few days each week to do aun dry work Family living in small dirty basement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Family living in two miserable Woman makes ef go doing house work few days each week leaves baby in of a neghbor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

drunkard at present confined in sanatorium in attempt to cure habit Has wife and three children wife is rather delicate Childrens ages g. and year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

stabbed in quarrel died shortly after Left wife and four children ages 1O and months. Woman unable to do much support children young baby
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Widow and four children ages S. 5 3, and II months in very poor health Left entirely without funds on
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1917-04-06

Miss Edith Lane left Wednes-
day for a few days visit with
friends in Spokane.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1917-04-06

John Martin and Ed Yates will
leave tomorrow for Spokane to
try and enter the army.