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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
OVER THREE THOUSAND CALL
WORLD FOR DRAFT NUMBERS

Four telephone operators
worked from 1880 o'clock yes
terday morning until $3.50 O'Clock
last night answering telephone
calls from young men of draft
age and their friends. who want
ed to know the key numbers that
had been allotted by the mu-
nicipal exemption board.
A brief announcement In The
World yesterday morning stated
that the official list OF names of
key numbers had been procured
by this paper and the numbers
would be given over the tcle-
phone. All day long five lines
were busy. There being but ono
list OF names only one girl could
give the information at a time.
One young lady operated tho
switchboard and had the callers
await their turn. while another
looked up the names and num-
bers. There was not moments
cessation all day long,
The Misses Marie Marshall and
Rose Cooper hold the team
record for the day. From
o'clock until 12 noon they
handled nine hundred calls.
or five every minute for
three straight hours. In each
instance they gave accurate
ly the desired information.
Miss Marshall was at the switch
board and Miss Cooper handled
the lists. The Misses Kathleen
Johnson and Nell Anderson con-
stituted the rest OF the patriotic
quartet OF young women.
A total Of 3,110 calls. exclusive
ly about registration numbers.
were handled during the day BY
those four young women.
The same service will be rem
dered today for the benefit ot
those who did not call yester.
day.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
TEDDY'S SON JOINS BRITISH
Kermit Roosevelt Accepts Staff Com
mission With English Army.

PLATTSBURG. N. Y, July 10
Kermit Roosevelt, a son of the former
president, has received a cablegram
containing an offer. which he has ac-
cepted. of staff commission with
the British army operating against
the Turks in Asia Minor. He was
granted his discharge from the off
GERS training camp here and, accom-
panied by his wife, left for Oyster
Bay to join his father before sailing
on Saturday for Spain.
Mrs. Roosevelt Will accompany her
husband to Spain, where she will join
her father, Col. Joseph e. Willard,
United States ambassador to Spain.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
WAR AGREEMENT AFFECTS
OKLAHOMA FREIGHT CARS
Corporation Commission to Apply De.
murrage Rate After Two
Day Limit.
Worlds Capital Bureau.
1901 Campbell Buildiny

1901 Campbell Building.
OKLAHOMA CITY. July 10.--At q
conference today between the corpo-
ration commission and representatives
of railroads an agreement on demur-
rage rates was reached in which the
interstate commerce commission
schedule was inaugurated as that for
interstate business In Oklahoma This
means that the free time on cars Is
two days. or 4s hours After that the
demurrage rate win be 50 each for
the first five days and then SIS for
each day after that. Heretofore tho
railroads would never comply with the
commissions proposition to adopt the
avrage agreement.
In establishing the new order the
roads agree to this plan which allows
credit from the intrastate business to
the Interstate. The commission an
nounced this evening that in reaching
such an agreement 1t did not bind
Itself to make 1t permanent. that IL
was done as war emergency, and
that the commission was free to termi-
nate II when the war is over or the oc-
caslon justifies.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
NEGKOEs BUY GUNS
Census TO Ascertain Who Has Fire
arms Being Discussed.

CHICAGO. July 10.-Reports that
the negroes of Chicago were buying
firearms in large quantities were
heard today by the state council OF
defense. The word was that many
rifles and revolvers had been pur-
chased including numbers OF discard
eu army rifles.
The question of making n census OF
the state to ascertain who possessed
firearms was discussed by members OF
the council with suggestion that
speedy prosecution of Illegal carrying
Of weapons be begun.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
0 ARKANSAS CoNvICTs ESCAPE
Released by Trusty at Tucker Farm;
Single Guard Ovcrpowcred.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. July TO-
Nine more convicts escaped from the
state convict farm at Tucker. Ark.
tonight. At midnight three had been
recaptured. II was the second break
of convicts within week Five es-
capped last Friday afternoon.
The breaks today and Friday were
exactly identical In method. A "trusty"
convict. acting as guard, overpowered
his fellow guard, took his weapon and
then freed the convicts who were at
work in the field.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
AMERICAN BARKENTINE SUNK
Attacked While Bccalmcd; Crew Takes
TO Boats and Lands Safely.

LONDON. July 10.-The American
barkontine Iilldegard (622 tons) has
been sunk. The crew has landed un-
injured. The Iildegard was bound
from Havre for st. Thomas, West In
dies, and was attacked this morning
while becalmed.
The submarine fired six shots with
out hitting the vessel; then the crew
of ten American citizens took to the
boats The submarine approached
and towed the boat back to the Hide
gard, which she sank with bombs.
The Germans told the americans to
row for their lives. as theS yere about
to attack another American vessel
which was expected along shortly.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
FOOD BILL COMES TO
FINAL VOTE JULY 2l
Drastic Features Including
Prohibition Stricken From
Revised Measure.

WASHINGTON. July 1O,-A sem
ate agreement to vote on President
Wilson's food control bill on July 81.
five weeks after It's submission to
congress as an urgent war measure.
was followed today by issuance from
the White House of a detailed report
by Herbert Hoover declaring that both
the farmers and the public are threat
ened with serious losses unless food
control authority Is given quickly to
the federal government.
New Draft Entirely.
Democratic senators secured the
agreement for vote only after they
had consented to strip the bill OF
some OF its more drastic features. In
Guiding the stringent prohibition pro-
visions. So far reaching was the re-
vision demand. In fact that all-day
conferences OF the Democratic steering
committee and the agriculture COM
mittee resulted in presentation OF u
substitute for the entire measure
1t follows generally the lines of the
administration bill as originally in
troduced with power to control other
industries besides food and fuel olimi-
mated. 1t would prohibit manufacture
Of distilled liquors without provisions
for government purchase of existing
stock and would place In the presi
dnt's hands power and responsibility
to decide whether prohibition shall be
extended to beer and wine.
President Disappointed.
Neither was any comment on Mr..
Hoover's report available at the White
House. but the fact OF Its publication
at this time was regarded as another
evidence of President Wilson's disap-
pointment over the failure of congress
to act. He repeatedly has sought to
impress upon leaders the importance
of quick enactment of the legislation
and was particularly anxious that the
food program be complete by July |.
He has made IL clear that he regards
1t as one of the first tasks in the war
against Germany.
Situation Grave. n
Unless strong and efficient govern
ment action is Immediately taken, the
food administrator reported. the
farmers will face slump In wheat
prices and consumers will be caught in
a situation even more serious than
that which already is resulting in
actual under nourishment" In the
great consuming centers. The specu-
lator 1T is declared. is taking u large
part OF the prices now paid by con-
sumers.
I'VE are practically helpless to safe
guard either the farmer or .he con-
sumer." concludes Mr.. Hoover. until
the pending legislation is passed"
The report in the form of a letter
to the president was issued thru the
public information committee with
the statement that publicity was given
1t "in order that the country may
know how serious and reaching
the consequences may be both to the
farmers of the country and to The con
sumers. of the present delay in pass
ing the pending food legislation"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
HOLE CUT IN BARRICADB
Attempt Made to Libcratc Intcrncti
German Soldiers.

ATLANTA. July 10.-German SOL
dlers. informed at Fort Mcpherson.
had no knowledge OF a hole being cut
In their wire barricade. in the opinion
Of army officers who were conducting
an investigation today. The hole,
which was large enough for a man
to pass thru, was discovered last
night. The officers stated that they
were certain the cutting was done on
the outside. but without cooperation
cf the Germans.
a sentinel. detained last night. still
was held today, but officers intimated
he will be released. The officers de-
clned to give his name. but It was
learned he Is a native OF Poland.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
SEVEN LOSE LIVES IN
BIG STONE LAKE SPILL
Excursion Launch Muskegon Is
Wrecked During Storm;
Two of Nine Escape.

ORTONVILLE. Mimi. July 10
Seven persons are believed to have
lost their lives tonight when the ex-
cursion launch Muskegon was
wrecked In Big Stone lake near here
during a storm.
only two OF the nine persons known
to have been on the boat were found
on the shore OF the lake. Searching
parties late tonight had failed to find
any trace OF the others.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
Halicz Abandoned to Russians
After Being Hemmed in
on Three Sides.
SLAV ONRUSH IRRESISTABLE
Crown Prince Unable to Make
Headway Against French
in the West.
LONDON. July fi.-Haiicz. tho
strategic key TO Icmbcrg. capital Of
GaIicia, has been captured by tho
Russians. says dispatch from Reu-
tcr's Pcrograd correspondent.

Halicz. Is miles southeast of Lem
berg on the Dniester river, Is an i'm
portant railroad junction and the
most important key to the Galician
capital. II U Is miles north of STAN
islau and about eight miles north OF
Jezupii captured by the Russians un-
der General Korniloff Sunday. Tho
fall of Halicz was presaged by the
success OF the Russians in breaking
the Austro- German line between that
town and Stanislau and in driving the
Austro Germans to the Lomnica river.
which enters the Dniester "A short dis
tance above Halicz.
Long Wanted by Russians.
Halcz was the center of much
heavy fighting last August and Sep
tember. after the Russians had cap
tured Bukowina and were attempting
to reach Debmerg Stanislau was
captured by the Russians in August.
but they failed to take Halicz after
engaging In furious battles In Mar
iampol and MonasterZyska and fore
Ing the Austro-Germans to retire be-
tween the Zlota-Lipa and the
Dniester. In September Halicz was
bombarded by the Russian artillery.
but attempts to storm the town were
unsuccessful Today II fell after be-
Ing surrounded on three sides.
The fall of lialicz probably will
mean that the Austro-Germans must
retire from the present line along the
Zlota-Lipa from the northeast OF
IIalicz. thru Brzezany and Zlochoff
to Brody, in order to protect Lem
berg. The next line In the rear Of
Lipa Is Gnila-Lipa.
Meanwhile the Russian artillery Is
hammering the enemy lines south
of Brzezany and north of the Pripet
marshes. Near Riga. Dvlnsk and
Smorgon the fighting activity has
increased.
Crown Prince Helpless.
On the western front along the
Chemin des Danes the French have
repulsed more attacks by The troops
OF tho German crown prince. The
latest German efforts were not made
in as great force as those OF last
week. The French also threw back
strong attack near Hurtebise, in
Champagne.
A vigorous artillery duel Is In
progress between the British and
Germans In Flanders. The German
artillery fire also has been intense
along the front held by the Belgian
army. In Flanders near the French
border the British have advanced
their lines east of Oosttaverne.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
ITALIAN MISSION IN FRANCE
Departure From United States Not
Announced Until Safe.

WASHINGTON. July 10.-The first
announcement that the Italian war
mission had left the United States
was made tonight by the Italian en-
hassy upon receipt of word that the
party had arrived safely at a French
port. after leaving this country Sc
cfetly June 80.
News of their movement had been
guarded carefully ny government Of
ncials and the newspapers to insure
the party's protection against enemy
plotters In this country or undersea
boats on the way across the Atlantic.
Similar precautions taken for the
British and French missions were
successful.
william Marconi is the only MEM
ber Of the mission remaining in this
country.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
SELLS APPROVES ALL
OF PAWHUSKA LEASES
No Irregularities Discovered in
Usage Sales; Nearly $2,0OO,-
600 Realized.
From The Worlds Bureau,

WASHINGTON. July 10.-All leases
contained in the Usage sale OF recent
date at Pawhuska were today ap-
proved by Commissioner Sells. They
have been held up for some time and
there was fear that some OF them
would not meet with approval on ac-
count of a few of the larger com
panies having excess acreage, but all
proved regular. This action closes
the largest sale ever made by the gov
ernment for undeveloped territory.
The 9,120 acres brought in round
numbers sl.997,000, an average per
acre of s219.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
NEUTRAL MEXICO
AMERICAS WISH
Post Bellum Situation Might
Be Ticklish If Carranza
Joins Allies in War.
WIRELESS NO REAL MENACE
Sixteen Plants Not Believed
Being Used to Transmit In
formation to Germany.

WASHINGTON, July 10.-Reports
that Mexico Is about to break with
Germany led to the authoritative state
ment today that any such move would
not be based on advice given by the
American government.
It was stated that no suggestion Of
an active endorsement Of the position
Of the United States has gone to Mex
leo City from Washington except the
general note addressed to all neutral
governments upon the rupture OF re-
lations with Germany In March. 1t
was made clear. fuI .hermore. that
while the American government would
welcome a friendlier attitude by Mex
leo. many high officials believe the
best interests OF most of the nations
concerned will be served II the south
ern republic maintains neutrality in
the world war.
Mexican Situation Not Easy.
Ambassador Fletcher, who came
here to report in detail to Secretary
Lansing on conditions in Mexico. has
told the state department that despite
some improvement in Mexican affairs
generally much remains to cause con-
Germ to the American government
This circumstance Is considered i'm
portant because break with Germany
would give Mexico an opportunity to
get money and place the United States
under certain obligations.
Those officials who have not been
eager to see Mexico join in the war do
not object to seeing General CarranZa
supplied with money, but they believe
that without contributing much real
aid to the allies Mexico would make
1t hard for the United States France,
Great Britain and other nations with
grievances against her to assume a
stern attitude after the war. That
Mexico may not by that time have
Strengthened out her troubles is admit
ted as a possibility and 1t might be
awkward to take proper steps regard
ing recent ally.
Bcnevolcntly Neutral.
Mexico's present position has been
defined by her foreign office as one
of strict neutrality but 1t Is in fact
a benevolent neutrality, since she is
permitting American warships to lie
in her harbors without protest. They
have been there since the days OF
Huerta. the patrol being most con-
stant at Tampico because Of the big
oil interests in and near the port
Late reports 10 the state depart
ment have served to allay the alarm
prevalent at one time that German
Vaccinations in Mexico might prove
embarrassing. Altho there are 16
wireless plants in Mexico. American
officials are convinced that none are
being used and that none can be used
for transmitting news to Germany or
to her correspondents.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
oBREGON VISITS SAN ANTONIO
Mystery Attaches Unexpected Trip OF
Former Mexican War Minister.

SAN ANTONIO, July 1O.-Consid-
erable mystery attaches to an unex-
pected visit OF Gen. Alvaro Obregon.
former war minister of Mexico, who
Is expected to arrive here tomorrow
night with a party Of six. Reserva-
tions for n suite for General Obregon
were made by Mexican consular rep
resentatives, but no information was
given by the Mexican consulate as TO
Obregon's plans or the direction OF
his journey, except the statement that
he would arrive from the north"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
ELDERLY COUPLE WILL MARRY
John Harbcrt. 72, and Mamie Barr,
81, Get Marriage License.

The months OF June and July have
thus far been noted for the number
of elderly couples who have taken out
marriage licenses at the Tulsa court
house. but 1t remained for John Har-
bert to break all recent records yes
tcrday when he applied for the neces-
sary papers. giving his age as 70
years. The bride will be Mamie Barr,
whose age Is 5s years. Both of the
couple are residents OF Tulsa and
their home will be made here,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
NINE INSPECTOR JOINS MILITIA
Frank Haley VIII Give $500 TO Mess
Fund; Must Remain Private.

Special to Tho World
HENRIETTA, Okla. July 10. -
Frank Haley. 5S years old. state mine
inspector. left today for Fort Sill.
whore he will be enlisted in the ma
tional guard, carrying with him a
certified check for $500 to be given
to the mess fund of that regiment.
provided he can serve thruout the
war with the rank of private. II he
is promoted, Haley says. tho regi-
ment won't get the $500.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
AVOlUdnce for Vices
of Soldiers Proposed

WASHINGTON, July 10.-De-
pendent wives and children OF
all soldiers would he granted
federal allowance during the war
NNv n bill introduced today by
hsnresentatlvo Rankin of Mon
tana. Wives with no children
would receive $40 month;
those with one child. $45; those
with two children, $50. and those
with more than two. SIS.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
CHINESE EMPEROR
FLEES FOR LIFE;
CLOSELY PURSUED

PEKING, July 10.-The imperialist
troops under General Chang Hsun,
who now are in the imperial city,
retreated there after being defeated
by the republican forces with heavy
losses near Feng Tai. The republican
army is outside the city gates.
General Chang Hsun first retreated
TO the Temple of Heaven. but later
led his troops TO within the imperial
city.
The chief OF police and the COM
ma ander OF the gendarmerie have in
formed Chang Hsun that he must
leave the city or they will attack him.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
HOTEL LOSES 100 CHICKENS.
Thief Makes Away With Many Sum
day Dinners ut Bristow.
Special to The World.

SpecIAI 10 IH8 WOrIu,
BRISTOW. okla, July 10.-Chicken
thieves entered the poultry yard OF
tho Hotel Laurel and stole one hum
dred three weeks-old chicks from Mrs.
j. Il. Lurton. The thief or thieves
climbed over the fence and took tho
little chicks from under their mothers
and made their getaway. leaving no
trace behind them. Mrs. Lurton raises
the poultry for her own table and
this will seriously hinder her from
feeding her transients fried chicken
this fall.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
Lard Stock Decreases.

WASHINGTON, July 10.--Ffgures
made public today by the department.
Of agriculture show that there was
1913 per cent less lard In storage on
July this year than at the same time
q year ago. An earlier statement er.
roneously recorded this years stock
Of S6.667, 900 pounds as decrease Of
Ala per cent.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
HAND DOWN SEMINOLE DECISION
Supreme Court Enters Into Indian AZ
fairs for First Time.
Worlds Capital Bureau.
IOOl Campbell Building

1901 Campbell Building.
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 10.-For
the first time the supreme court
passed on such questions today In dis
posing of the case of T. II. Smith VS..
Sumpsey and Rosie. from the Seminole
county district court. 1t involves In
dian lands and the removal OF restrlc-
tons. The court In passing on the
case said:
Restrictions upon alienation by
citizens OF the Seminole nation made
by tho original Seminole agreement,
act OF July /. 1898, apply only to al
lotments made to living citizens in
their own right and not to allotments
made on behalf OF deceased persons
under the authority OF section 2 OF
the second Seminole agreement. act OF
June 2, 1900"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
In German Pay.

LONDON. July 10. - The North
China Daily News declares 1t Is vir-
tually established that General
Chang Hsun. leader OF the imperialist
forces, is in German pay. says Reu-
ter dispatch from Shanghai. II the
monarchial movement had succeeded.
the newspaper continues, the rupture
of relations between China and Ger
many would have been cancelled.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-11
FATE OF TULSA IS
WITH THE VOTERS
Unless Loyal Citizens Assist in
Carrying the Bonds, Grow
ing Stops.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE READY
Business Men, Appointed by
Mayor, Will See to Expen-
diture of Money.

Today is the day on which the
voters will say whether they want
$l.O42,5OO worth OF needed improve
ments made; on which they will go
to the polls and cast vote for or
against bond issue OF this amount
and whether Kendall is to become a
part of Tulsa.
For the past three weeks the Cham
ber of Commerce and other civic
organizations have been deeply inter-
ested in the successful carrying of the
election in favor OF the bonds. With
out an exception every civic organiZa-
ton to which the matter has been
presented has endorsed the PROPOSE
ton.
Mayor Simmons upon his own
initiative has selected n committee Of
ten Of the leading bankers and
business men OF the city to cooperate
with the board of city commissioners
In the expenditure of this fund. r. M.
McFarlin, president of the Chamber
of Commerce. Is chairman of this
special committee. Every member Of
the committee selected by Mayor Sim
mons has announced a Willingness to
serve and assist in every possible way
In handling this sum OF s1,042,600 to
the best advantage, and In order that
the taxpayers may get 100 per cent
of service and material for every dol
lar spent.
Committee Ready to Work.
N1o,,bor. 80 ,hi, oo,,rittea TN
N1n'Deio ~ .' ia.ta. III,
meet and appoint a secretary, to be
actively engaged in work at the city
hall in connection with the projects
proposed by the bond issue.
According to officials of the lead
ing civic organizations yesterday. no
ueiinite "pPosi''vh W ,ne ,s, ,ut,S "a
and IL is not expected that any fight
of moment on the entire issue will be
made Slight ODDOsltiDn Is expected
70 deye,on howevar tn tho nroposal
g., adr,i, a., n mart ~ rrIsa that area
formerly known as Kendall. no oiiset
this opposition II was announced yes
teruay tnat Huihoe' ~oI Wy Neuu"h
ties, with literature, would make a
cn,paisn III Inc cry rs .9ony t,onti,r ,V we ,o
p.sS y. s.,ya in
we .acs e''ae % IL 80
poTtance was hahsinB III 'he p"'a"'e'
The Proposed Improvements.
The items to he voted upon at to-
davis election, which are for the i'm
mediate improyement of water. sewer
end fire protection cohdltions IN iul-
struction or better hishways ana
other municipal structures, lncluue
the following ,
For the construction and equipping
oil storage mouse lor the ,hp,e.
,ne,nr,orh. n'en,s denar,msnt .nd tbs
street department' t'...,......S 1890
To enlarge and improve the present