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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27


CONCERT pianist. will appear in recital
Irridav evening. June |. at the Grand
heater. Mr.. Stankowitch comes to
this CITY under the management OF
Mr. Harry / Spindler of the Spindler
'.onservatory His program is as
,'iia,,...
ia Allegro Bach
b Moment Musical ... Schubert
q Gavotte and NIusette. .d'Albert
,-RaIlade G. Minor. on. "a. Grieg
I','.,,,,,,t,, Chonin
Vnise Chopin
,r,,da ,Aeolion Harm Chonin
= Etmde CnomhIo Thirds) Chopin
r Prelude (The Ocean in Calm)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

Mr. and Mrs. j. II. Craig of Mus
kogee are here for an over-Sunday
visit with friends.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

Exquisite Blouses in white or
flesh and popular spring tones;
some beaded, hand-embroi-
dered, while others are full
lace trimmed. The best of the
new styles. Go IN
Prices $1,000 to ClOeCV
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

Miss Grace Baker of oil City, Pa. is
visiting the home of her brother and
sistcr-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G..
Baker.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

Mrs. Emma X. Moody, who has been
visiting the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert NJ. Moody for some time, will
leave early in the week for Independ-
ence Kan.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27
NezveSt BlOuSeS of GeOrgetfe

Dainty and Stylish Blouses
with latest cut collars and
cuffs; some hand-embroidered,
while others are made plain in
the seasons most popular col
orS. co IN
Prices. $3.50 to sDOsCU
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

The meeting of the Parent-Teacher
association of Whittier and Lowell
schools announced for last Friday
and later postponed will be held
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. T.. l.. Connolly who
have recently come from Bartlesville
for residence in Tulsa, are at home 10
friends at 1882 South Denver avenue.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

Mrs. v l.. Zimmerman Of New York
IS expected to arrive today for visit
m the home of her brother, Mr.. Hugh
King, and Mrs. King, 1440 South Chey-
lnne
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

Ladies of the Grand Army announce
he postponement of their concert
which had been set for Monday eve
ling at the Elks' ballroom. The con-
,ert will in all probability be pre-
icnted at a later date.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

Miss Ruth Toevs, who has been the
guest OF friends in Muskogee for few
lays. will return home today accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. solomon Miss
Lillian Board and Messrs. Leon Bro
gan and Robert Baugh.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27
PERSONALS.

Miss Lola Walton of Wellington.
Kan. accompanied by her father Mr.
j. a, Walton and Mr. q H. Hunter
also Of Wellington, compose an inter
csting and distinguished party Of Wis
Itors who are spending the weekend
in Tulsa and Sapulpa The members
Of tho party were guests yesterday OF
friends who will motor with them to
Supulpl today. Miss Walton is city
clC.k Of Wellington. and is prominent
IN civic activities of her home town.
Mr.. Hunter has been mayor OF the
town fer three consecutive terms
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

Mr. and Mrs. Coleman McNulty
have as their guests for the weekend,
Mrs. McNulty's parents, DR. aud Mrs.
G.. A. Hatfield of Wichita, Kan.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

Mrs. Arthur l.. Murphey's knitting
unit will meet Monday morning M
1880 o'clock in the home of Mrs.
Frank / Louis. Members of the unit
who will spend a portion OF their
time during the summer months knit
ting for the Navy league are Mes
danes Frank l.. Bartlett, Archibald l..
Smith, Il. q. Smith. Edwin h. Perry,
George w. Edwards, Frank NJ. Rodolf,
William Miller Ross Victor B. Walk
or nnl hnlknr
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

The Misses Cora and Mabel Croft
= party of IA dozen young
friends Friday evening when the hours
we're spent in developing and printing
pictures taken on a recent kodakins
rip. Ices and cakes were served.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-27

Mrs. w. \. Keasey of South Bend,
Ind, arrived at the end of the week
for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Frank
A. Baker
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
MOB LEADERS WERE STRANGERS
In Flat River District But Short Time
Granl Jury 10 Probe.

Flat River Mo, July IA special
grand jury to inquire into the race ri.
OTIS in the lead belt OF southeastern Mis-.
souri has been summoned to meet next
Monday and a rigid investigation into
the riots and all attendant disorders is
promised.
There We're no disturbances yester.
day, but as precaution. the guard
about the lead belt was increased.
The troops have orders to preserve
peace nj all costs They are well armed
and have plenty OF ammunition and the
mob leaders have come to the reallza.
tion that no further outbreak will be
tolerated.
All liquor found in the district is be.
ing destroyed and no deliveries OF ship.
ments OF intoxicating drinks will be
made until permanent quiet is assured
About half the mines In the Flat Riv
er district have resumed operations
but on a smaller scale than before. due
to the forced exodus OF the forelgn.born
laborers.
The men now realize that many Of the
leaders OF the outbreak had been in the
district but "A short time. Most OF III,
leaders in the riots have now disap
peared.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
WAR SUMMARY

Russian armies continue their vigor.
Gus offensive In eastern Gallcia and
other groups OF the empires vast
forces are apparently ready to spring
into activity at various points alous
the S00.mle front.
Russian governmental affairs how.
ever which appeared 20 have been go
ing well for some time, are again ruf-
fled with cabinet disagreement. -Four
ministers. including Finance Minister
Shingaroof have resigned because Of
objections to the policy decided upon
by the other ministers regarding affairs
In the Ukraine. which like Finland,
desires an independent government.
A meeting Of the council OF ministers
has been called TO solve the crisis and
II is hoped the designations will De
withdrawn.
Coincidently come reports Of disord.
ers in Petrograd instigatcd by the radi'
cal faction OF the social democratic
party as a demonstration against the
government. Rival parties Of demon.
strators appear to have fired ON each
other during a panic brought about ~
few stray shots and a number ol
persons were killed or wounded Quiet
was soon restored.
Notwithstanding the change In the
German chancellorship, and before any
declaration OF policy has been made
| by the new occupant Of the post. Or
Georg Michaelis, the reichstag revoi;
Iagainst existing conditions appears "a
be going on unchecked. The majority
| In favor Of declaration of peace terms
Il Is declared, will present their reso
ution on Thursday, the day the new
chancellor is scheduled TO speak, and
win demand that he accept the declam
tion in principle before they agree to
cooperate with him.
An important success has been woT
| by the French In the Nordun region
As the result OF an attack last night
all the position west Of nm S0i, whicl
remained In German hands after the
attack Of June 90. and 30 were recov
cred. German prisoners 10 numb' u
not yet ascertained were taken.
In the Champagne, the Germanl
made another attack last night in AZ
attempt to re.take their lost observation
positions on Teton heights. Genera
Petain's troops repealed the assaultini
forces In disorder
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
WINDSTORM SWEEPS THROUGH
COAL COUNTY-DAMAGE HEAVY

Coalgate. Okla. July lin a terrific
wind and ahil storm that passed
through Coal county. the Cabe school
building. seven miles north of Coalgate.
was completely swept away and two
boys who had taken refuge in il were
seriously injured.
Tim Cox. l6 years old. was brought
TO Coalgate for treatment. His back is
broken and little hope is entertained for
his recovery. Arthur Dalton. a boy Il
years old. suffered a broken arm and
ether injuries which may prove fatal
Both boys were at the time in the school
house.
A number OF cattle and horses wer,
/ killed and hundreds OF chickens wer,
destroyed by hail Crops in this por
tion Of the county were completely
swept away and trees uprooted an,
blown away.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
AIR NAVY BILL
MAKES FAST TINE
MEASURE TO CREATE GREAT AER.
IAL FORCE MAY PASS AHEAD
OF FOOD CONTROL.

Washington. July i7.-Another speed
record In considering the S64O,OOO,OOO
aviation program bill, passed last Sat
urday by the house In five hours was
made today when the senate military
committee at i5.minute session unan'
imously ordered favorable report
without amendment
The committee decided not 10 hold
hearings in order that the appropria
tions may become available as soon as
possible
Senate leaders hope 10 secure an
agreement to set aside the food bill tenn
porarily tomorrow and pass the aviation
measure with brief debate,
Among amendments suggested by the
war department and which the commit
tee today decided TO postpone, was one
for creating an aircraft production
board The committee believed such
an amendment would develop complica
tions regarding personnel and powers
of the board and that congressional ac
tion could we'll be deferred.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
MINIMUM WHEAT
PRICE TO Be SITE
THIS Is FIGURE FIXED ON TENTA.
TIVELY BY BIPARTISAN CON
FERENCE ON FOOD BILL.
CURB HO0V ER'S JOB
Instead of Food Dictator, Plan Now in
Senate Is to Create Board Of Three
Members to BE Directly Under Con-
troll of the President.

Washington, July 17.-Senators today
virtually concluded their task of draft.
ing compromise amendments to the ad-
ministration food control bill and debate
was continued with tho prospect Of vot.
ing late today or tomorrow
The compromise agreements. Demo
Gratis and Republicans believe, will com.
mand support from a majority of the
senate
Creation of board Of food admins.
tration in lieu Of single individual,
the board to be composed of three mem.
bers directly under the presidents con.
troll, is the principal change to be pro
posed by the leaders.
Other important changes agreed upon
today at the bipartisan conference were
for fixing by congress OF minimum
price of sl.75 per bushel for wheat, anC
extension Of the government licensing
and FOOD purchasing lowers in the bill
II previously had been agreed to limi
government control TO foods. feeds an,
fuels, including gasoline and kerosene
The minimum wheat price of Sl7i
under the tentative draft today. woul,
be for No. l northern wheat as a basis
or standard for minimum prices for al
other grades.
Provisions Of Senator Cores substi
tute bill regarding the wheat minimum
price the licensing and federal requi
sitioning and purchase and sale power
were substantially approved by tn
leaders.
The proposed compromise would Pre-
vide for licensing OF elevators. cold stol
age plants. packing houses, coal mine
and factories limited. however. to proc
ucts and agencies entering into intel
state or foreign commerce.
The conference also approved Senate
Cores proposal for government con
Wandering. purchase, lease or Oper,
tion OF coal mines. and also his provi
ion for government purchase and sal
tc secure reasonable prices OF fue
wheat flour meal, beans and potatoe
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
MANY SHIPS SOON
BE BUILDING AT
PHILADELPHIA YARD

Philadelphia, July 17.-This ports
ship building facilities will be augment
ed by many new ship ways on the Del
aware river to speed the construction
Of part Of the fleet Of steel and wooden
ships with which General Goethals
hopes to overcome the German subma'
rine menace.
The commissioners of navigation here
yesterday granted permission to the
Chester Ship Building company to erect
twelve cradles for a new plant at Brls-
tol, and to the Traylor Ship Building
company for ten at Cornwells. Two will
be added to the yard Of the Chester con.
Germ at Chester.
The additions will all turn out small
vessels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
AUSTRIA'S PREMIER OUTLINES
WHY COUNTRY Is FIGHTING
"Unassailable Right Of Peoples to De
eide Own Internal Destiny.

Vienna, via Amsterdam, July H.
Austria.Hungary's ideas ON peace We're
made known to the constitution commit
tee OF the reichsrath in an address by
Premier Won Seydler. After referring
to the "unbreakable unity between
Austria and her allies. Won Seydler de.
clared parliament would work for the
ann for which Austria is fighting:
namely. the unassailable. sacred right
OF peoples TO decide for themselves their
internal destiny"
This task at the same time con.
tlnued von Seydler will be a long
stride in the direction Of an honorable
peace. which we desire TO create on
the basis Of justice, moderation and con.
ciliation-the firm unity of all civiliz.
&C. peoples and their Uniform endeavor TO
abolish those circumstances which
brought about the world war.
I'VE are all longing FOR this peace
Unti then. we are determined TO hold
en- in firm cooperation between front
and home land
The lower house has adjourned In.
definitely
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
ARDMORE CAN GET
ON OZARK TRAILS
NORTH AND SOUTH AUTO HIGH.
WAY Is ABOUT TO BE PRO
NOTED.
PROPOSE 8 ROUTES
Competition Between Towns Makes for
Enthusiasm in Road Work-F1oyd
Thompson In Official Car, Here Yes
terday.

Ardmore is to be given a opportunity
TO get into line with the progressive
road building communities Of the coun.
try and secure a place on the Ozark
Trail, one OF the most extensive sys-
TENS OF automobile highways. Floyd
Thompson, chairman of the highway
committee Of the Oklahoma City Cham.
ber Of Commerce, and one Of the most
enthusiastic boosters Of good roads in
Oklahoma. was in the city yesterday
comforting with local people relative 10
the matter Mr.. Thompson, late in tho
afternoon, drove TO Sulphur where he
spent the night.
"Ardmore can become an important
pOinton the avenues Of transcontinen-
tai as well as north and south travel"
Mr.. Thompson said. I'VE are now de.
veloping plans for a north and south
Ozark Trail which will result in a tire.
mendous automobile traffic between the
north and Gulf points and also TO Cali.
fornia and the coast. We now have T.
200 miles Of good road in operation and
the most enthusiastic organizations
aligned with the parent body.
I'VE find that it is difficult to build
one road, but easy to build three. II Is
the spirit OF competition between towns
on tentative routes that makes il pos
sible for us to build our trails so well
and so rapidly. We suggest tentative
routes and then put it up to the peo
pie on the various routes to maxi
good. The routes offering best trave
as well as adequate facilities in tbs
towns en- route are chosen.
with very little work; merel'
smoothing up and dragging at regular
intervals, with some attention L
bridges, YOU can have an excellent roaI
between here and Waurika. where yol
can connect up with our Scenic Rout
and secure an outlet north and south
The improvement OF this road will r.
suit in diverting an immense amour
: OF traffic from the south 10 the north
particularly the Texas 10 TT. SIN loca
traffic and a great deal Of Colorad
travel"
Within a few weeks plans will be ar
nounced for the actual promotion q
the Ozark Trails in this section Of IN
state. Tentative routes will he fixe
and the local organizations viii b
formed
Mr.. Thompson had come down IN
Scenic Route through Chickasha an
I.awton and to Ardmore by the way q
Waurika and Ringing He was tra'
cling in his Case. an official Oar
Trails car
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
MORE REFINER|ES
THREE ADDITIONAL. PLANTS
HAVE BEEN SECURED FOR
ARDMORE.
All VIII BE Located ON Property Of
Chamber Of Commerce Industrial Cor
pOration Just North of Present Re.
fineries.

Three additional reflneries for Ard.
more, all located on the property OF th,
Chamber OF Commerce Industrial Cor.
poration, just north Of the two present
refineries is the immediate prospect ac
cording TO Secretary Gilbert who has
been negotiating with them for the PAST
sixty days.
The definite signing Of the contract
is only held up pending an agreeme ut
between the companies as TO water
rights from draw which splits he
sites wideopen and when damned viii.
1t is believed furnish ample water for
all OF them.
one of the refineries with an initial
capacity OF 1000 barrels, viii begin op.
erations within 45 days providing tteclx.
age can be secured In that time. II
proposes 20 increase TO five times that
amount In one year.
THE Chamber OF Commerce is now
ready TO develop the Industrial addi.
tionR said Secretary Gilbert. "Engi.
neers are In the field and have been
for week making the necessary topo
graphical survey. This should be
completed within two weeks.after which
streets and boulevards together With
ornamental parks will be laid out and
the lots put on the market. nave
already had an offer to build ten MONIES
and the matter Of organizing a syndi
cate to build fifty is under considera
ton The rubber tire factories will
need at least hundred homes out ;hsr,
when they begin operations"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
POISON CATTLE
BY WHOLESALE
BARNS SET AFIRE. FLOUR MILL
BURNED. HORSES AND SHEEP
KILLED-ACCUSE I. W. W.

Klamath Falls, Ore, July l7-EVL
dence Of wholesale poisoning OF live
stock and attempts at incendiarism uf
farm buildings IN this district have
been uncovered by j. II. Carnahan. qs.
sistant United States attorney. who ls
conducting an investigation here in.o
the responsibility for fire which last
Sunday morning destroyed a large flour
mill and a quantity OF stored grain, Il
was announced today.
Forty alleged members OF the Indus
rtial Workers OF the World are under
arrest.
From the farm OF ]. Frank Adams.
report was made that 20 horses and
200 cattle had died recently OF poison
ing. and fifty head OF cattle and forty
sheep died in the same manner on two
other ranches.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
OKLAHOMA CITY
FEARS RACE RIOT
BOTH WHITES AND NEGROES
SLEPT LIGHTLY LAST NIGHT
JIM CROW LAW ENFORCED.

Oklahoma City, Okla. July 17.-Al.
though seven negroes were arrested
late last night and early this morning
as a result Of precautionary measures
taken by police to prevent an outbreak
Of race trouble following the assault
Sunday evening Of a motorman and con
ductor on Fair Park street car for
enforcing the Jim Crow law, no Sc
rious outbreak is expected. Both ne,
groes and whites last night slept light
ly and rumors Of mobs and riots were
frequent.
A street car crew reported brick had
been thrown at their car but investiga
ton failed to result in substantiation
of the report
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
ROOSEVELT INVITED
TO HUNT LIONESS
IN ILLINOIS WOODS

Decatur, H., July l7.-Having almos;
given up hope OF shooting the big lion
ess which is roaming through the SOo'
acre timber on the Allerton estate near
Monticello a telegram was today sent
to Theodore Roosevelt. inviting him 10
come to Decatur at once and join in
the hunt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
ONLY TWO ESCAPE FROM
T0RPED0ED BRITISH SHIP

An Atlantic Port. July ia gunner
and a fireman who said they were the
only survivors Of the British steamer
Daleby which they reported was sunk
May 29 by a German U.boat, were
picked up May 80 in a life boat by Il
British ship which arrived here today,
1t was reported by her officers. The
rescue was made. the officers said. on
the trip from this port to England. The
Daleby was vessel Of 3,62s tons gross.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
Junkers and Peace Party in Reichstag
Prepare to Settle Their Alleged Quarrel

Copenhagen. July i7.-Chancellor
George Michaelis is described in special
dispatches from Berlin as working
night and day on his program speech
and selection OF new material for the
Prussian imperial administration.
The Lokal Anzelger says the changes
have been completed and the new chan.
cellor will appear In the reichstag ac.
companled by all his colleagues.
The Tageblatt says Herr Michaelis is
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
HEWITT TOWNSHIP ROAD
AND BRIDGE BONDS SOLD

Road and bridge bonds for Hewitt
township, recently voted, were ordered
sold TO c. Edgar Honnold at the last
meeting Of the county commissioners
The bonds are for $4,000, and were sold
for $7O75O. Other bids received were:
g. w. and j. +. Piersol Company. SO.
$50; Robinson & T aylor. S7O.225: r. j.
Edwards, S7OlOO; G. l. Gilbert. $1,000
W. \. Brooks. $40 900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
AMER|CAN.BORN
MINERS STRIKE
TWO HUNDRED IN FLAT RIVER
REGION GO OUT-NO FURTHER
RI0TING REPORTED.

Flat River. Mo-, July l7.-About
200 American-born miners went on
strike at Leadwood this morning bc.
cause mine operators there employed
foreign born workmen. There has
been no violence or attempt to drive
foreigners out OF Leadwood, although
about 60 Of them departed Sunday OF
their own vultion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
FINLAND DEEP IN
FREEDOM FIGHT
EFFORTS TO WREST COMPLETE;
INDEPENDENCE FROM RUS
STA DENOUNCED.

Helsingfors, Finland July 17.-The
proposed PRONUNCIATION whereby F'r-
''d seeks to wrest from Russia com
} independence has caused extreme
|. nd nervousness.
n. ituation is complicated by the
Finnish diets continual refusal to
grant full 35OOOO,OOO marks loan 20
Russia. and by threats of general
strike if the diet postpones the passage
Of the new communal bill abolishins
property qualifications. The latter was
the subject OF a demonstration in the
senate last night.
II no compromise is reached, the bill
will be put on third reading, backed ~
socialists and a handful of bourgeois
members.
Other Elements Object.
Other bourgeois members of Swedigl.
Finnish nationality oppose the measure
declaring they support in principle
complete independence. but that the
proposed law is i'm fact uuconstitution-
al and cou d'etat would be certain
to provoke Russia's resentment.
Governor General Stakovitch out.
lined to the Associated Press Russia s
standpoint. THE seriousness of the
situation today" he said, "arises from
the fact that a majority of the senate
in the diet has abandoned legality and
and principle Of mutuality and insists
on regulating its own interrelations by
the will OF Finland alone.
Russia Won't Submit.
"The present form OF the bill practic
ally establishes a Finn republic, moi
making any reference to Russian con
nection. 1t does not even recognize
the governor-generalship; and although
1t declare II does not apply to foreign
affairs or the army and navy, never
theless II comedies to Russia no specific
right in these matters.
1T Is inconceivable that that the pre-
visional government will consent L
this. even II passed"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-17
PORTO RIGA VOTES FOR
PROHIBITION TWO TO ONE

San Juan, p. r., July 17.-with Sc
out Of 76 municipalities complete re-.
ported, the returns Of yesterdays cleo
tion early today showed Porto Rico 20
have voted for prohibition by more than
2 10 l.