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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-16
Arkansas House Passes Women's Bill

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, February ia
bill to permit women to vote in primary
elections was passed yesterday by the
Arkansas house of representatives. 1t
now goes to the senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-16

proceed to Fort Leavenworth. Kans..
for duty: Capt. Sherburne Whipple. 9Th
Infantry. and First Lieut.. Ralph Hos
pftal. cavalry.
officers is announced as on duty that
requires him to participate regularly
and frequently in aerial flights: First
Lfeuts. Edward L. Hoffman, cath 1nfan~
try: Norman w. Peek. infantry; John
c. Prince, cavalry: Harvey 3. S. Bur-
well, 18th Cavalry; John kennard, 18th
Cavalry. and Hubert r. Harmon. Coast
Artillery Corps.
First Sergt. Joseph Lees, e1st Infan-
try, is placed upon the retired list at
San Diego. Cal, and will repair to his
home.
Sergt. Joseph II. Peberdy. medical de-
partment. at El aso, Tex, is detailed
to duty with sanitary troops. National
Guard of Ohio. as sergeant instructor.
Musician First Glass Ernest r. Horst,
1st Cavalry. is placed upon the retired
list at Douglas, Ariz., and will repair
to his home.
Ordered to Promotion.
The following named officers will be ex-
amined for promotion as soon as prac-
ticable:
First Lieuts. Durward s. Wilson 18th
Infantry: Parker c. Kalloch, jr. infantry;
Maurice .. Wety, infantry: Joseph L.
Carberry. Signal Corps; Frank F. Scow-
den, 35th Infantry; Emmett w. Smith
18th Infantry: Herbert E. Marshburn
Thomas s. Bridges, Walter II. Frank
Fred b. Carrithers, Frederick E. Uhl
Harvey H. Fletcher. infantry: Jaspar A
Davies. nth Infantry; John f. Landis in
fantry. Joseph S. Leonard. 18th Infantry;
Walter Moore and Oscar W. Griswold. in
fantry; Robert II. Dunlop. 18th Infantry
and John r. Walker and John e. Beller
| infantry.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Small Town Home in PennsyI-
vania Too Slow for ''Pret-
test Girl" Who Sought Fine
Clothes and Adventure,
BY Ruth Byers.

KANE. Pa. Jan. 6.--The brutality
which characterized the murder OF
Maize Agnes Colbert tGrace RobertS, l.,
Philadelphia artists model. is today
the chief concern of this little Penn
Sylvanla town.
For everyone here remembers ana.
ne From the mayor and the chief
Of police to the humblest friends who
watched her career with anxious ewes
OF late years. you hear the same YER
dict Maize was beautiful she was
the prettlcst girl this town ever saw"
d. But back Of all this enthusiasm there
is reserve that seems sinister at
times These friends and neighbors of
the dead girl are so strangely loath
TO tell many definite incidents of her
youth. "a
Il shall never forget Marie" James
p Wood. mayor of Kane. said thi,
afternoon "She had wonderful black
eyes and long curling lashe, that made
every boy heart in town skip beat or
two when she passed him on the street.
"And how she could dress! do no,
know to this day where she got the
tCsstinusd on rage rwsp
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
POSTS
PRICE OF S1.6o;
TEN CENT JUMP
Five Cents More Than Pre-
viouS Record Mark,
FIGHT IS MAIN FACTOR
Sinclair Standard Bout Be-
Iieved Main Cause.

TULSA Okla, Jan o--tSpecial.)--
Oklahoma crude oil is selling at the
highest price in the history OF the field.
the Prairie Oil and Gas company post.
ing an advance OF 10 cents this morning.
making Slo0 the quotation throughout
tn, Midi Continent field. This is 5
cents more than ever bgiore was paid
for crude in the stat<1
S2.so Now Predicted.
Many producers are predicting that
prices will continue TO advance until
$50 Is reached and a few 60 so far az
to predict il will reach s. barrel. But
the general belief is that future ad-
vances will come more slowly than
have those in the past few weeks when
the price has jumped from 90 cents.
Price increases are attributed to many
causes but outstanding above every.
thing is the fight for CONTROL of the
Oklahoma field. apparently being
waged by the Standard Oil company
and subsidiary organizations including
the Prairie. and the recently organized
Sinclair Oil corporation OF Tulsa. j
is said in some quarters that Standar J
Oil operators are attempting TO force
the price TO a point where Sinclair will
have trouble buying
Orders Turned Down.
Buyers are here from every portion
Of the country buying all crude avail
able and insisting ON prompt shipments.
Many orders are turned down because
Of the shortage in the supply Lack It
prospects that = new field TO increa.s
the supply will be opened soon also ID
taken in consideration.
| The high price OF kerosene and gaso.
line and the fact that coal is selling for
3 a ton in Mississippi river markets
making oil o. t2 barrel a cheaper fuel.
are eoasrilEting factors to the present
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
$1o,ooo PAYROLL
Taken BY BANDITS

PITTSBURGH. Pa, Jan, 6.--Four
masked hiehway,nen today held up an
express messenger At Tarentuu,. near
here, and robbed him Of $1,000, the
payroll Of the Flaccus Glass company.
The money had been sent from here by
rail and upon its receipt at Tarentum
was transferred 10 an automobile OF
the glass company, though still in
charge Of the messengers. As the ma
chine was passing through the village
II was sideswiped BY 4 large touring car
and stopped,
Immediately a man with \ handker-
chief over his face sprang on the run
ming board and pointing a revolver az
the express messenger ordered him to
hand out the money, He then demand.
ed the magnetic key Of the automobile
and backed TO his own machine in
which were two other men. They drove
quickly away. Posses took up the pur
suit after an alarm was given.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Former Canadian
Minister Is Dead

OTTAWA. Jan. 6.-Sir Frederick
William Borden, who was minister oi
militia and defense in the I.aurier ad-
ministration from It's formation in 1923
until its defeat at the general election
in 1911, is dead. according to a dis
patch received here today from Canning,
Nova Scotia. Sir Frederick, a physi-
clan by profession. served as an army
surgeon and was credited with efficient
organization OF the Canadian troops
which fought in South Africa, where nj,
son, Lieut.. Harold l., Borden. was killed
in action. Sir Frederick was born in
CORVALLIS, N. s., In lN7.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
GENERAL PROBE
PROBABLE, SAY
LEGISLATORS
Committee Asked by Governor
May Extend Scope,
TWO CHARGES ARE MADE
Health Commissioner Says
Lyons Letter Childish,


y II the legislature follows the recon-
menda,ion OF Governor Williams and
appoints committee to investigate
certain expense items in the office oi
Secretary OF State Lyon. the commit
tee may be empowered TO make gen
eral investigation OF reports OF heads
OF all departments to ascertain whether
the law has been complied with, IT was
reported among legislators this morn
ing.
Report Is Incomplete.
In making his report to the governor
OF the disbur semen,s OF his Office. Ser
retary LYON gives the names OF certain
persons employed and the. amount &c.
ccyed by them, but docs not set out in
detail the kind OF service rendered and
the necessity for such service. Without
this information the governor insists
the report is incomplete and he asks
he legislature to investigate the items.
This is the only investigation OF ex-
pcnse items requested BY the governor.
Duke Answers Lyon.
SECRETARY of State Lyons charge
against the state department OF health
that W. G.. Short OF Durant was OF
the state payrol without rendering any
service is absurd, so childish said DR..
John w Duke. state health oomm's-
sioner. this morning The charge was
not intended for me nor the department
over which ] am head. but II was meant
as Sian at the governor OF our state
Dr. Duke said Mr.. Short was ap-
pointed pure food and drug inspector
by DR.. J. {. Mahr. former state health
commissioned Mr.. Short was recon
mended by Governor Cruce. he said.
"Say for me-" said DR.. Duke. "iha
Mr.. Shorts services TO the state hav'
been satisfactory tie iras done fsith
ful. efficient work since ! have beet
commissioner. There is not NOR,
faithful man in the department than Mr.
Short. When ! became commissioner
Mr.. Short was an inspector. After
short time, | found him to be faithful
and efficient inspector. so ! retained
him and expect to keep him"
Letter Sent to House.
Secretary Lyon sent letter to tn
house OF representatives yesterday re
questing an investigation Of Dr. Duke
department. The letter is taken as al
indirect answer to that portion OF tn
governors message wherein Governo
Williams recommends probe into Ger
ain expense accounts Of the secretar.
Of states office Lyon charges tha
Short drew his salary as inspector from
Jan, Is, 1915, to July |. 1915. :"withou
rendering any service to the state o
Oklahoma
IL welcome any investigation Oh
legislature desires to make" said DI
Duke
II would like TO invite an investiga
,ion OF this department BY your honor
able department and will welcum
same" Lyon wrote in hi, letter I
the house
Governor Williams had nothing ,
say today relative to the Lyon eharg'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
SHERIFF ASSERTS
INSTRUMENT FOR
OPERATION FOUND
Officer Testifies Against Youth
in Murder Case.

OLNEY, ILL.,. Jan. 6,--Opposition on
the part Of attorneys for the defense
to the calling OF Sheriff West as a wit
ness in the trial OF Roy Hin,erliter
for the murder OF hi, sweetheart, Mi"
Elizabeth Ratcliffe, was overruled BY
the presiding Judge this morning
The sheriff testified as TO indications
he found in an orchard OF an attempt to
perform an illegal operation, He said
he found in the orchard hair orna-
men,s, parts OF clothing and asurgical
instrument The clothing and orns-
ments were identified as having be-
longed to Miss Ratcliffe
Two other witnesses-Earl Berry and
Glenn Jones--had previously testified
hat Hinterliter bought two surgical
instruments similar 10 the one found.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Burglars Terrorize
Carefully Guarded
Chicago District

CHICAGO. Jan. 6,--Chicago police
today were cen,ering their efforts in at
tempts TO catch band Of burglars who
have been operating during the week in
the Lake Shore drive section Of the
city. a rich and carefully guarded res
idence district. In the week the bur
glars have run the gauntlet Of city po-
lice, park police, private watch ser
vices, iron bars and servants. entering
the homes Of John Borden, Mrs. Mi.
chael Cudahy and George NJ, Reynolds,
Mr.. Reynolds. who is presiden, oi the
Continental and Commercial bank, re-
ported ,ha, his home, the most recent To
be entered. had been robbed early yes.
terday morning and jewelry valued at
about $500 taken. Mr.. Reynolds was
awakened by noise made by a burglar
in his room,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
FARMER WEEDS SEVEN
TIMES IN 10 YEARS;
SEEKS EIGHTH Wife


II APORTE, Ind. Jan. 6.--Charles
IL Gray. wel.,o.do farmer, who
hes been married 10 seven
women within ten years. today is
looking for an eighth wife. A clair
voyant told him iha, his next ven.
,ufe into matrimony would result In
a fortune.
Mrs Gray the seventh was given
SW alimouy and Gray the divorce
decree after a trial IN which she
proved she was related to William
Jennings Bryan.
Gray and hi. succession ci wives
have made their home on Ms farm
IN Porter county.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
TW0-CENT RATE
FIGHT LOST BY
ILLINOIS LINES
Judge Refuses 10 Grant Re-
Straining Order,

CHICAGO, Jan 0-Iudpes Evans,
Carpenter and Lands, OF the United
States district court, today denied the
petition OF twenty eight railroads oper-
a,ing in Illinois to restrain the Illinois
state public utilities commission from
enforcing The Illinois 2-cent law
The railroads contcndcd that ruling
OF the interstate commerce commission
permitting passenger rate OF "A
cents a mile in Illinois should not SET
aside the state law.
The ruling OF the court. while denying
the issuance OF temporary injunction
left the main question whether the in.
terstate commerce commission has pow
er to establish intrasta,e ra,cs--undc
termined The decision is one OF the
most important that has arisen in the
courts for years and is expected TO dc.
velop in the further hearing 'oi tn,
cases.
The jurisdiction OF the court was up
held by Judges Evans and Carpenter
The utilities commission had arauet
that the jurisdiction il any. rested il
the St Louis federal district court.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
KAISER ASSERTS.
ARMIES WILL NOW
FIGHT FOR PEACE
New Order Issued to German
Military Forces,

AMSTERDAM. Jan. o. Berlin
telegram says that the following order
Of the German emperor TO the army and
navy has been officially published:
Conformity with the allied Central
powers) rulers J proposed to our enc
mics to enter forthwith into peace ne
gotiatioUs. Our enemies refused my Of
Ter Their hunger for power desires
Germany's destruction The war will
he continued Before God and human
ity declare that on our enemies alon:
falls heavy responsibility for all the
further terrific sacrifices from which |
wished 10 save YOU"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Officials to Greet
Pardoned Convict

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan. GA for
NAL invitation was extended both
houses Of the legislature today to at
tend banquet TO be given here Monday
nigh, by friends Of William ]. Cum
minis, former official pf the Carnegie
Trust company, recently rsYdoned ~
Governor Whitman Of New York. The
senate accepted the invitation unani-
mously, In the house the question vas
raised IL such action was not 'flaunt.
ing something In the face OF New
York" The house, however. accept
ed the invitation. Cummins WAS very
popular in Nashville before removing
10 New York.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
0KL AH0MA OIL AT HIGHEST PRICE IN HISTORY OF FIELD
BEST MAN AT WEDDING
KILLS BRIDESMAID WHO
WOULDN'T MARRY HIM

NHlCAGO, Jan. o-IoSeph Soboj
II did not understand that fcuS-
tom of Poland iha, the princi-
pal attendants to a bridal couple at
a wedding will themselves be bride
and bridegroom at an early date is
not necessarily custom III Chicago.
Consequently Miss Celia Rudon is
dead and Soboj is held by the police
on charge OF killing her.
Miss Rudon. who was p years
old, was bridesmaid at Polish wed.
ding six months ago at which Soboj
was best man. Subsequently he pro-
posed matrimony Her refusal cost
her life The rejected best man hid
near her home and shot her as she
passed, the police said
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
City Undecided on
Hospital Donation

City commissioners arc undecided
what their action will be on the propo-
si,'on to donate the Emergency hos
pital property to the state. No confer
ence has We, been held.
There is some question among the
commissioners as TO whether the city
can make deed to the property Il,
is agreed that the people would have
to vote on il and even then i, is pos.
sible that a legal transfer could not
he made because the site IN the begin
ming was donated for public use by
the city
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Jones Would Keep
Boys Off Street

To safeguard the future Of Oklahoma
City boys IS the hope of Webb Jones,
truancy officer, With that end in view
Mr.. Jones is going TO draft'a bill for
presentation To the legislature which
will prevent boys under the age Of II
years from selling newspapers or filling
positions as messengers.
Mr.. Jones says that families depend
ent on the earnings Of the little fcl-
lows should be cared for by charitable
institutions.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Fort Worth Girl
Held for Murder

FORT WORTH. Texas. Jan. o.
Charges OF murder have been placed
against Callic Lee Meadows, young
woman under arrest in connection viii,
the death OF ID. p. McAdams, doorman
for 1 local hotel, who was shot and
killed in his room here early today. A
warning was received. county authori.
ties say. that the young woman might
kill McAdams and il was said that she
had been cautioned by officers. She
alleges McAdams betrayed her.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Spanish Aroused
by Loss of Ship

PARIS. Jan. GA telegram from
Cartasena. Spain. says the sinking Of
the steamship San Leandro, which was
announced yesterday, has created a pro.
found impression in Spain. Presum-
ably the vessel was sunk by = subma.
rine. Her crew was composed Of resi-
dent, Of Cartssena, all Of whom were
saved.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
BLAZE THREATENS
McnNAn TOWN

MARQUETTE. Mich, Jan. 6-The
worst fire in the city's history since
1911 today threatened the busine" dis
trict Early estimates fixed the loss At
more than $2Om The fire was dis
covered shortly before 7 o'clock this
morning and in short time had de
stroyed seven stores and a number oi
offices. Marquette fircmen were rein
forced by companies from Ispheming
and Ncgaunee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Two Die in Duel
at Opium Resort

SAN DIEGO. Cal, Jan. GA Chi
ncse opium smugsler and . Mexican
policeman were killed and three Chi
nese wounded during q rifle duel At the
Sam Sing opium resort and gardens At
Tijuana. Mex, early Friday. according
TO advices reaching here last night.
The shooting occurred when Mexican
policemen, acting under the orders Of
Col Esteban Cantu. governor Of Lower
California, sent = secret agent to the
Sam Sing opium gardens for evidence.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Prices ofCoke
Are Still Soaring

PITTSBURGH. Jan. 6.-Searci,y Of
coke was reflected In the market here
today when II became known that fur
mace interests which have contracted
for their coke supply for the frs, half
OF 1917 were only able to get Il on q
basis Of 3 10 $AN . ton. Connellsyille.
This compares with n2s to R7S for
the first half Of 1916
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Sheriff on Stand
in Murder Trial

oLNEY. Ill.,. Jan. 6.---IntereM in the
trial Of Roy Hinterl,ter in counectioa
with the death Of Miss Elizabeth Rat
eliffe last July. was expected today TO
center ON evidence Offered by Sheriff
West When the sheriff WAS called
yesterday evening the defense objected.
The objection was based on . techni-
eality. however, and Judge Miller made
il possible for the sheriff 10 tahe the
stand at the opening oi court today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Weds
Grandmother
Says Charge
ChoCtaW Arrested for Incest,
Is jailed, and Makes
Bond Of ST 900.

CHlCkASHA. Okla. jan. 6-(Spe-
cialD-Hudson Frazier, a Choctaw In
dian, IS years old has been arrested
here OH a charge Of incest. the COM
plant against him stating that he has
married his grandmother, After being
lodged in jail here for one night, Fra
zier secured bond in the sum of $1,000
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
FORD GETS PERMIT
70 BUILD $mElIEf

DETROIT, Mich. Jan. 6-Henry
Ford. president OF the Ford Motor
company. was today allowed TO proceed
with the construction OF q $l2m,O0
smel,er on the Detroit river near this
city The three circuit court judges
presiding a, the Injunction suit brought
agains, Ford by the Dodge brothers ac-
cep,ed a bond OF sl0.0O0.m to secure
the Dodges from any possible loss.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Pioneer Druggist
Sells His Stock

NARROW. Okla, Jan. 6--(Spe.
cisl)--D. w. Purcell and Sons, drug
elste, Yesterday sold their business to
T. Lauderdaie Of Duncan. Tkis Is
one of Merlow's pioneer firms D. W.
Purcell also owns snd opers,es the
Purcell GIN He came here In the early
days and began the first drug and gin
business In this Go.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Austro Feeding
Chief Relieved

LONDON, Jan. 6--Emperor Charles
OF Austria. has relieved President Hook.
stein Of the Austrian war feeding de-
pertinent Of his post At his own re-
quest General Hofer, chief quarter
master Of the department succeeds with
ministerial rank.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Mixed Courts in
Egypt Continued

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6--Exension
for another year Of the system Of mixed
tribunals for the trial OF cases involv-
ing Americans and natives OF Esyps,
has been agreed TO by the state depart
n,ent in measure TO its diplomatic
agent At Cairo. who had forwarded .
request of the Egyptian government
that il he done.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Tyrol Avalanches
Cost Sixty Lives

GENEVA. Jan. 6.--Sixty person,
were killed or injured by avalanches in
the Tyrol during December, according
to Innsbruck newspapers. The snow
fall 10 said to have been the heaviest in
many years.
On the Brenner Pass yesterday an
avalanche killed ten and injured
eighteen workmcn who were engaged
in clearing a road
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Healdton Price
Raised to IS Gents

ARDMORE, Okla. Jan 6--Effec.
tive Monday, January 8, the Magnolia
Petroleum company announced today,
the price OF Heaidton crude oil will
be advanced cents TO Ss cents a bar.
rel
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Probe of Prison
Fire Is Started

JOLIET, H., Jan. 6.--An inves,iaa.
tion was started today TO determine the
cause OF fire which last night de.
s,royed two buildings Of the state peni.
tentiary here The loss Is estimated
ut Ss00m
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06
Best Friend Swears Art Model
Not Acquainted With Suicide;.
Link Missing In Police Chain
Woman Believed to Have
Heard Telephone Converse
ton Between Lewis and
Slain Girl Is Now Sought

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 6.--A missing
link IN the chain OF Ciroumstantial ryi
dence forged b. the police about Bcr-
nard W. Lewis who committed suicide
in an Atlantic City hotel and who. the
authorities say they are convinced was
the slayer OF Maizic Colbert. art model.
may be supplied today when detectives
question new witness said 20 have
been found.
Where Proof Is Lacking
Despite the evidence said to havt
been found against the Pittsburgh man
the police So far admi, they have no
positive proof that Lewis knew Mallie
Colbert, Neither have they positive
proof that he ever entered the apart
ment OF the girl
This lack OF convincing information
on vital point the detectives said to-
day forces a continuance OF an element
OF mystery III the case. Coupled with
this is the lack OF known motive.
May Produce Woman.
The detectives say they were in
formed late last night that, an auto
mobile accessory dealer viii produce
a woman who was with Mai1ic Colbcr,
on The nigh: preceding the murder and
tContiuusd On Psse rwsJ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-06

HAvRE, France, Jan 6.--Gen. Maxi-
milan Wielmsns chef Of the Belgian
general staff. Is dead Of pneumonia
contracted In the tremh->