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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-29

examinations.
Byers, Wilfred N.
Reid, 0rin
Peters. Jay l..
Metcalf, Arthur
Smith, Arthur Amos
Canterburk, Frank
McDade, Charles A.
Weir, Joe II.
Williams, j. 7. l..
Naish. John A.
Gurley, Levi
kritikos, George
Kinnear, Neil 4.
Cloud, James II.
DeSchemps. j. w.
Dismuke. Marshall
Miller. Guy
McCulley, George A.
Hoovol, Z. Arthur
Roneau. Alva II.
McKe John NJ.
Webb, Alphonse 7.
Emanuel, Pierce
Moore, Charles NJ.
Spence. Robert 4.
Stone, Pharon Il.
Williams, W. ii.
Will. Thomas
Willoughby, j. G..
Raymond. Herbert ].
Levy, Benjamin II.
Allen. George A.
Yancy, Elijah
Bruner, Alex
Pigg, clyde Il.
Sullivan, Eugene B.
Prince. Bert
Robinson, Roy Il.
Gester, Edward +.
Neely, Albert W.
Christian, Robert s.
Pearson, George V. B
Turner, James +.
Morrison, Harry w.
Porter. Jack A.
Gose, Garbie Il.
Edwards, Orrin NJ.
Sabeen, Royton 4.
Crawford, Truman l.
Hughes, Harry l..
Reno, William Il.
Summer, Bernie N.
Davidson. l.. ID.
SeatOn, Leroy
Ossenbcck, William
Lang, Frank +.
Offutt, Jesse o
O'Brien, James O.
Reynolds, Travis l..
Lynch, Daniel X.
Adams, Roscoe
Park. James l..
Reece, Benjamin +.
Clayton. James IL.
DeMonbrun, G. S.
Davis, William II.
Morrison, Arthur Il.
Howard, Lloyd c.
Walton, Earl Roy
Gormand, Goston
InNTINIfEn
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-29

Brandon, Geo. Asher
Wright, LeRoy
Linsey, Thomas
Merchont, John o.
Glass, +. A.
Bunton, Hugh
Bower, I'D A.
Jordan, Henry
Moon, Ralph n.
Lyons, Clarence
Shockley. James II.
Humphes, 7. q.
Vaughan. Charles l..
Hayden, Henry w.
Burlison. Charles II.
Bliler. Rueben h.
Miller. Frank
Cole. Ed
Benson, Floyd NJ.
Fam. George 7.
Mayo, Lloyd
Sousley, ". $.
Miller. Charles II.
Overstreet, +. A.
Lightner, j. Il.
Pyle. Joe
Holmes, Redmond
Hardes,y, T. l..
Sango, viii
Day, Ed NJ.
Hasting, Paul NJ.
Williams, John G..
Gilbert. Ernest IL.
Adams, Esr II.
Laker. George ID.
Wado, James ir.
Winder, Earl
Rutules, George
Ramsey, Jaul ii.
Orcutt, Homer G.
West, Montgomery
Brown, Ed 7.
Eager, Joseph +.
Wilson, Harvey Il.
Bell, Frank ID.
Gooden, Edward T..
Estill, Reed L.
Minteir, Fred
Turner, Laurence l..
Bowles. Fred l..
Schunemen, Samuel
Chapman, Sydney A.
Escoe, Isaac
Rogers, Arthur
Cathcart, Henry
Tidwell. Gus
Smith, Jay
McNew, Harry Lee
Brubaker, Fred A.
Wheeler, Henry Clay
Barnett. Wesley
Lang, Frank
Schuster, Jacob
Fleming, Sydney II.
Garrett, Robert Ernes
Conley, Coral Ii.
Sisk. Roy
Moore. Charles w.
Norman, Oliver
Blackwell. Sam
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-29
$50 Claims Denied, but One
Lone TulSan Gets Rehearing
Draft Mill Grist

The following men, registered in the
city of Tulsa, have been ordered by
the local exemption board for the city
of Tulsa TO appear at the office OF that
body today for the required physical
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-29
GOSH

Hoover asks that use Of Ice Ia nigh-
balls be discontinued. Fine. Okla
homa has too much ice. Wen trade
our ice for the hishballs and agree to
drink em hot.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
PARTY
HERE TOMORROW
Local Lodge Will Eentertain Supreme
Chancellor John ]. Brown at Din
ner at Hotel Irving.

All arrangements have been made
by the local Pythians for entertain
ment tomorrow Of a party Of the
prominent men of the order headed
by Supreme Chancellor John J. Brown,
of vandalia, ILL.,, Supreme Keeper Rec
ord and Seal Fred E. Wheaton, Of
Minneapolis, Minn., and President Of
the Insurance Department, Harry
Wade Of indianapolis, Ind. This party
will be accompanied by Hillrie N.
Quin, Grand Keeper of Record and
Seal of the Domain of Mississippi and
other prominent men Of the Order in
the State.
On arrival of the party over the
Southern Railway at noon they will be
taken to the Hotel Irving where they
will be entertained by the local Pyth-.
ians at dinner. After dinner the party
will be carried through the country to
Ruleville where large class will be
initiated into the Order by Supreme
Keeper of Record and Seal Wheaton,
who will use the original Rathbone
Bible in the initiation. II Is expected
that good number Of the members
of the local Lodge will accompany the
party on the Ruleville trip.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
CAPTURE NEGRO
BRAND JACKSON
Killed Annie Gum More Than A Year
Ago and Has Been At Liberty
Caught in Illinois.

Brand Jackson, a negro, was brought
to Greenwood today from East St.
Louis, ILL.,, by Deputy Sheriff G. l..
Mcbride, on a warrant charging him
with the murder Of Annie Gum, q
negro woman, in this city more than
a year ago. Jackson admits that he
did the killing, which occurred in the
eastern part Of the city. jackson dis
appeared and has been free ever since.
When arrested in East st. Louis
he admitted being the man wanted
here and was held pending the arrival
Of LeAore County officers.
He will be confined in the county
Jail pending his trial at the next term
Of court.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
(By Associated Press }

(By Associated Press)
The pail of silence which has fallen
over the Central Empires serves only
to accentuate the reports of grave in
ternal trouble, despite che assertions
Of the German press that the Berlin
strike, involving at least three hun
dred thousand workers is over. There
is every evidence that the agitation
continues. The Berlin Tageblatt ad-
mits that the members of two muni-
ton workers unions have refused to
return to work and it says that those
who persist will be called to the col
ors. The meagre light which has
sifted through the German censorship
has disappeared entirely.
The Austrian revolutionary spirit
has given a sensational demonstra-
tion in Stockholm where a multitude
Of workers tried to force it's way into
parliament building. There were un-
rebuked shouts for republic and the
omnious word revolution" was freely
used. The royal castle is under guard.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.
TO AIR LABOR'S PLOT CHARGE
IN COURT.

San Francisco, April 23-(By Union
Associated Press)-Attorneys for the
labor leaders accused of responsibility
for the bomb explosion in which 10
men, women and children were killed
during the preparedness parade here
in July of last year, declare that they
have ready for presentation to the
court proof Of their charges Of a
"frame-up", in connection with the
trial of Mrs. Rena Mooney, accused
as accomplice, which opened today.
Mrs. Mooney is music teacher whose
pupils have attained high honors and
wife Of Tom Mooney, sentenced to be
hanged July %, after conviction on
charges of placing the bomb. Both
she and her husband were active in
a futile attempt to unionize the street
railway system. District Attorney
Fickert declares that there is no truth
in the charge that the case Of Tom
Mooney was framed in his office.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
BETSY ROSS CLUBS ON NATION
WIDE PLAN.

Meridian, Miss, April 23-(By Un-
ion Associated Press) ss)-Originators Of
the plan to organize the school chill
dren Of the United States a. nation.
wide patristic Betsy Ross socistist are
being Nssisgsd with queries y TO the
proper Wv of going about the plan.
Il Is sufxsstsd that the organisations
take their naine from the woman, who
at the suggestion bf George Washing
ton. made the first American nag
adopted by Congress. The purposes
Of the societies are to mobiliss the
children Of the country into . union
that would inculcate patriotism
through the making Of American hass
for local, schoolor other uses, to fos-
ter participation in Flag Day cslsbra-
tions, make the children feel that they
have part in the national events
nov transpisins and 70 countsraet
alien tsadsnciss, especially among chill.
drsu II lsrdsn-btm passnts.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
6 a "a "a u - ~ ~ ~
COUNTY AGENTS
AT THE A. & N.
Miss Smith Writes of the Coed Work
Being Accomplished at Meeting
Which She Is Attending.

Miss Allen M. Smith, County Home
Demonstration Agent for Lefiore
County, who is attending the meeting
at the Agricultural College for the
Demonstration Agents addresses the
following interesting letter to this
paper, relative to the good work being
accomplished:
Editor of The Commonwealth, Green
wood, Miss.
Dear Sir: Will you please publish
these facts to the people Of Lefore
County through the columns of your
paper.
For ten days forty five County Home
Demonstration Agents Of Mississippi
have been giving intensive study to
the scientific production conservation
and economical use of food for 1917.
Expert assistance from Washington
D. c., has thrown light on these prob
lens from national point Of view.
Gardening, the canning, preserving
and drying Of fruits and vegetables,
the proper preparation Of food for
table use have been studied with the
idea of economy and utility. The use
Of natural resources, the conservation
of strength and health, in fact, the
preparedness for efficiency is the aim.
This Week these Home Demonstra-
ton Agents will return to forty five
counties, Lefore among the number,
and with renewed energy and vigor
strive to do their part in meeting the
great national emergency now con-
fronting us. Every organization, ev-
cry community, every individual is
urged to contribute its part toward
the movement. "What can | do?'
will be the question asked by every
worthy citizen in our county. If you
are farmer will you encourage your
girls in the work they are attempting
along the line Of gardening and cann-
ing by letting them have at least a
one tenth acre plot to cultivate? II
you are merchant help us get sup
plies as cheaply as possible. II you
are an American Citizen plant . gar
den and work IT,
! If you are woman or q girl in
I.eAore county get into our canning
clubs and learn more about producing
food, about taking care Of II and about
preparing it in the most nourishinC
way, at the least possible expense.
All canning supplies are scarce and
| prices high this year and ! an ask
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
APRIL % IN HISTORY.

1781-Ft. Watson, s. c., taken from
the British by the Americans under
Col. Lee.
1861 - First Canadian postage
stamps issued.
1895-Russia, France and Germany
protested against Japan retaining any
territory she had taken from China.
1S12-Irish National convention at
Dublin unanimously endorsed the Brit
ish governments home rule bill.
1913-Scutari was captured by the
Montenegrins after six months siege.
1914-Funston and his troops order
ed to Vera Cruz.
1916-Turkish forces in Egypt de-
stroyed a British camp near Quatia,
east Of the Suez Canal, taking 300
prisoners.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
WARsHlP LAUNCHING PRIVATE.

New York, April 23--(By Union As
sociated Press)--The super-dread-
nought, New Mexico, sister ship to
the Pennsylvania, was launched at the
Navy Yard today. The ceremony was
private, only naval officers, the Gov
ernor of Mexico and representatives
Of the press being present. The New
Mexico will have twelve 14-inch guns
as main battery and will displace
about $4,000 tons. Her place on the
navy yard ways will be taken by the
Tennessee.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
SMALL FIRE TODAY.

Roof Blaze at Residence Of Mr.. 3. L.
Gwin on River Front
The Fire Department was called out
this morning just before noon 70 put
out blaze At the residence Of Mr.
s. L. Gwin on West River Front. The
damage will not amount to very much.
Mr.. Gwin ID moving across the river
and had some negroes cleaning up the
premises today and II was from 2
trash fire in the yard that the blaze
started. The fire had very little head
way whom II was discovered and wss
made short work Of by the department
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
NEW YORK's HEALTH CENSUS.

New York, April 23-(By Union AS
sociated Press)-New York's first
health census was begun today. The
census, which is the fourth Of its kind
to be taken in the United States, will
cover $4,000 people living in the Chel-
sea neighborhood, west of Fifth aven-
ue. The census will collect date show
ing prevalence of illness and furnish
material for statistical stury of the
1eighborhood's health problems.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
BATTLE AT CHENG TU.
(By Associated Press)

Cheng Tu, China, April 23-Fierce
fighting has broken out in the streets
here between SEE Chuen and Younnan
troops. The outbreak is the climax
of friction between the two parties
which has been steadily increasing
since Yuennez forces entered Cheng
Tu last April. Cheng Tu has popu-
lation of 100000.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
DOG SHOW IN WASHINGTON.

Washington, April 24-(By Union
Associated Press) The largest show
in the history Of the Washington Ken
mel Club opened here ttoday and was
attended by many people Of promi-
nence In government and social circles.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
ON TRIAL FOR KILLING U. S.
SERGEANT.

Ell Paso, Tex, April 23-(By Union
Associated ss)-The trial Of Will
Sands, Texas ranger, charged with
killing Sergeant Owen Bierne Of the
Twenty-third U. S. Infantry, after one
or two postponements, is scheduled to
begin here today. The prosecution
has had difficulty in securing witnesses
against Sands.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
DETAILS OF BATTLE.
(By Associated Press)

Amsterdam, April % Maandag
Ochtenbald learns that both Of the
German destroyers sunk in the bat
tie of Doven sailed from Zeebruges
and were Of the newest type: Two
other destroyers were heavily dam
aged and numerous wounded saiIors
were brought to Bruggs Saturday. Al
squadron Of eight vessels is said to
have LEFT Zee brugge about seven
o'clock Friday night.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
CENTRAL POWERS FACE TO FACE
WITH GRAVE INTERNAL TROUBLES
Pail of Silence Which Has Fallen Over Germany
and Austria Hungary Only Accentuates Re-
ports Trouble in Stockholm.
AAhAAA

British has resulted in the capture Of
Gavele. the last point in defense Of
the Hindenburg line north Of the
Scarpe River. They have also taken
Guemaphe, south Of the Scarpe. More
than thousand prisoners were cap
tured today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY HONORS.
Congratulations 90 today to:

Hon. Frederick C. Penfeld, United
States Ambassador to Austria, now on
the way home because Of the break
in diplomatic relations between the
two countries lis 81 years old today.
Chauncey M. Depew, former U. 8
Senator from New York, railroad mag
nate and orator, Is eighty-three years
old today. He says the longer he lives
the more optimistic he gets. He de-
clares that the world Is getting 50
much better, despite the war, that the
improvement Is even Affecting the
newspapers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
|BALFOUR SEES
WILSON TODAY
First Visited State Department for
Conference With Langing-BOth
Go to See Wilson.
(By Associated Press)

Vby AsSUc1dCeu IreSSJ
Washington, April 23-British For
eign Minister Balfour and the MEM
bers Of the high commission began
their first official day here with a
round of calls. The first was made
at the State Department. The con-
ference between Balfour and Lang
sing was brief and the two then were
received by President Wilson.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
WAR SPIRIT IN ,
CHINA GROWING
Detention Of Chinese Minister at Ber-
lin Causes Oriental Blood to Boil
with Anger.
(By Associated Press)

Peking, April 23-War sentiment
in China is growing daily. The Chin
ese are incensed over the detention of
the Chinese minister at Berlin. Chin
ese papers publish dispatch from
DR.. Koo, Chinese minister to the Unit
ed States, urging an independent war.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
EDWIN MARKHAM is 65.

New York, April % -(By Union As
sociated Press) - kilograms from
prominent men and women in all parts
of the country were sent to Edwin
Markham, author Of "The Man With
the Hoe," and other poems today, in
celebration of his 65th anniversary.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
NEW PUBLIC SERVICE COUNSEL

New York, April 23-(By Union As.
sociated Press) Justice William Ran
som, who resigned from the City Court
to become counsel to the Public Ser
vice Commission, First District, as
sumed charge Of his sface today.
Justice Ransome 10 SO years old and
has practised law iu this city for the
past ten yeers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
THE BIRTH OF A NATION"
Greenwood Theatre Two Nights, We'd
nesday and Thursday, May 2-3-
Matinee Thursday.

After having achieved throughout
the country the same sensational tri-
umphs of its first presentation in this
city, D. w. Grihith's 'The Birth Of
Nation" returns to the Greenwood
Theatre for an engagement Of two
days starting Wednesday night Of next
week with a matilsse Thursday. This
great spectacle will be shown here ex-
actly as it was given during the form
er visit with the same large symph-
ony orchestra.
David W. Griffith's most extraordin-
ary achievement is that of making his
tory live through romance. He has
touched the highest peaks Of Amer
ican history-slavery, the war Of Sc
cession, the treaty of peace at Appo-
mattox, the assination of President
Lincoln, the reconciliation Of North
and South wrestling of the South from
the terrible rule Of the Carpetbaggers
and their ignorant negro tools through
the agency of the "Invisible Empire
of the Ku Klux Klan.
These things, it would have a year
or SO ago seemed to have been beyond
the scope Of the motion picture cam
era. But the master producer has sue
.cessfully combined in $4,000 feft OF
celluloid, a thrilling, consecutive pres
entation Of national greatness with a
vital and human love story. Griffith
has not only surpassed the art Of the
''indoor" theatre, but he has also de-
veloped new art form, far superior to
the old-fashioned history, or histori-
cal novel or historical drama. An EN-.
/, inent public man has characterized 1t
~ "history by lightning.
The beginning Of the War between
I, the States 10 shown. Lincoln 10 seer
with his Cabinet as he signs the first
call for volunteers to enforce the SOW.
ereignity Of the central government
over the sovereignty Of the state
The first scenes Of fighting are where
band Of guerillas attack Southern
village. In time comes the battle Of
Petersburg, with On the bursting Of
shells and hand to HAND struggles in
( the trenches. Lss surfenders TO Grant
at Appcmattox and the gallant wear.
ers Of the gray start life anew. Thei,
best friend, Abraham Lincoln, is as
sassinated. The most extreme Radi'
Gals controlled Congress and law
were passed which turned the bleed
Ing Southland over to the control o.
Carpstbaggsrs, .Scalawsgs and ignor
ant negroes. The terrible excesses o.
these rulers resulted In condition.
more horrible than those Of the VA,
until the chivalruus riders Of the X,
Klux Khan rsstorsd law and order h
I tho land u
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23

COTTON, GRAIN
| AND PROVISIONS
New York Closed II to Is Down and
New Orleans II to 20 Down
Spots Little Change.

The New York Cotton market show
. loss of II to 25 points at the close
this afternoon and New Orleans was
of "A TO 20 points Spots at New
York were five points off and un-
changed at New Orleans. Sales 3,403
bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
MEXICO WILL
STAY NEUTRAL
Leading Paper Commenting on Feel
ing in America, Makes That As.
sertion.
(By Associated Press)

Mexico City, April 23-Excelsior'
one Of the leading Mexican newspap-
ers in discussing editorially reports
from the United States that Amer
lea is suspicious of Mexico's attitude
in the present international crisis as
serts that the Mexican neutrality will
be maintained.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23
START ANOTHER OFFENSIVE.
(By Associated Press

London, April % The British have
opened an attack on wide front IN
the region Of Scarpe River. Al ofh-
cial report issued today says Tint tho
battle is proceeding and satisfactory
progress is being made. The British
have completed the conquest Of Reis-
cault and have gained the greater part
Of Havincourt wood.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-23

4 AAv" 'AAu 'AOS w PNs eHC HAossSA VA 0Ay
longer. He declared that the bond
markets were good and that good
County bonds should bring q good
lprsmium. He said that the national
administration had urged that public
improvements be continued and that
he was in favor of endorsing the ac-
] tion Of President Wilson and his cab
met. He pointed out the effect that a
check in the good work by Leflore
County would have, declaring that it
was the patriotic duty OF the munich
| pal and county governments as well
as the state governments to work in
fullest accord with the wishes of the
national administration. He was
heartily applauded.
The meeting adjourned at twelve
thirty to reassemble at two o'clock
this afternoon at which time the dis
cussion was again taken up.
Numerous petitions and resolutions
from all sections Of the county were
placed before the Board when it as
sembled this morning. The tone of all
was that gravel roads should be built
with the money secured through the
issuance of the 100000 in bonds. All
declared emphatically against con-
crete or asphalt.
Some of the petitions and resolu-
tions urged that the Board listen to
the people Of the county and build that
kind Of road which would benefit the
most people while others demanded
that such action be taken. Two or
more sets of resolutions or petitions
were presented from every district in
the county.
From the wording of some Of the
Resolutions it seems that at least some
Of the people Of the county are labor
ing under a false impression relative
to what has been done with the money
already secured pending the final de-
cision as to how to spend it.
One hundred thousand dollars worth
Of the bonds have been sold, the re-
mainder are in the hands of the coun-
ty. The hundred thousand which the
bonds brought, together with the
bonus and accrued interest is at pres
ent in the Wilson Bank in this city
and has not been touched. The money
is drawing interest at the regular
rate while it is being kept there.
The impression that the Humphreys
Highway is being repaired with money
from the bond issue is a mistake, also
the idea that the mules recently pur-
chased in St. Louis were paid for out
Of the money secured by the sale OF
the bonds. The money expended on
both of these came from the regular
road fund of the county and would
have been just the same if no bonds
had ever been issued.
Not cent of the fund secured by
the sale of the bonds will or can be
used nutil the contracts are let for
building the new roads in the county.
The bond issue was for that purpose.