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The evening world., 1917-10-20
U. S. DYES GOOD AS GERMAN
Industry Developed Here since the
War BeEan.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Oct. 20
American dyes are as good As German,
and never again need this country be
dependent on Europe for the raw ma.
terIals, In the opinion OF /. f. Stone
ana II, Gardner McKerrow, dye manu-.
tacturers, who addressed the conyen.
tion ~ the National Associs tlon Of Cot.
,on Manufacturers 't the closing ses-
sion to-day
The conclusions reached by both were
that IN the relatively short time since
the war began the industry In thls
country had been DEVELOPED To a point
where the situation was no Longer
serious.
The evening world., 1917-10-20
PLACE IN THE LINE FOR EVERY
BOND OWNER OR APPLICANT,

Every Liberty bondholder Is well
come to Join the ranks. Every per-
son who failed to subscribe to the
first loan but who has made appli-
cation for one or more OF the new
bonds will be given a place in line.
All that those in charge of the parade
want to do is To make sure that as
many bondholders as possible take
part In the big show. If you are a
bondholder and not a member of an
organization which is going to par
ticlpate. clip the Liberty Loan Pa
rado" coupon you will find in an
other column of The Evening World,
write in your name and address as
specified and mail II on a card to the
Liberty Loan Parade Headquarters.
No. 80 Madison Avenue. You will
get return card assigning you to a
place in the big parade. Do this at
once and you will not only be able
TO take part, but you will be given
reserved place from which you can
watch what promises to be one OF
the most impressive civic spectacles
in the history of this country.
Next Wednesday has been desig-
mated Us Liberty Day" by proclama-
tion OF President Wilson. On that
day every city. town. village and
crossroads settlement will stage some
sort OF a celebration for the pur-
pose Of stimulating interest in the
Second Liberty Loan campaign, which
Will then be within three days of its
close. New York's contribution to
Liberty Day viii be the big parade
Practically every profession, trade,
industry, club and society IN the city
will be represented In the pageant
Forty floats designed to show how
Unole Sam proposes to spend the
IS. 900, 900, 900 he Is borrowing from his
children Will be one OF the features
of the parade. While civilians Will
predominate in the parade there viii
be soldiers, sailors, nurses ana BOY
Scouts in line to eliminate any
chance OF lack Of uniforms making
the parade monotonOus. Thirty brass
bands viii provide marching and
cheering inspiration ana Maipr Spen'
cor is now at work on a plan under
which the bands VIII be distributed
evenly throughout the me OF marcr
to make suro there will be no Ions
stretches without the sound OF brass
or the roll OF drums
The evening world., 1917-10-20
low THE MARcHERs WILL BE
MORIlIZED

Tho parade IL scheduled 20 start
from 5gth Street and Fifth Avenue at
II o'clock, proceeding down the ave-
nue. to Washington Arch. Most OF
the business concerns are expected TO
adopt President Wilson's suggestion
and give their employees half day
to enable them TO participate in tho
Liberty Day observanccs. -.
Arrange ments for the military enc
OF the parade arc practically oom-
pietc," said Major Spencer to-day.
II am TO meet my aides In the
list Regiment Armory this AFTER
noon. one OF the big problems
has been to mobilize the individual
bondholders. We have solved this In
tho following wayi Those who send
in The Evening World coupons Will
be assigned to tho sido streets aputt-
The evening world., 1917-10-20
Seventy-fve Thousand Pa
triotS Sure to March in
Great Pageant.

Heventy-fiye thousand patriotic
men and women Of New York march
ing down Fifth Avenue to show that
they are solldly behind their Govern
ment In It's determination to help
make the world safe for democracy
More than three civic divisions
calculation based on tho numerical
strength OF the present military dl-
vision-of Liberty bondholders, sons
and daughters OF Uncle Sam who
have proved their faith In the cause
for which he is fightins by lending
him a share of their Incomes to
finance Americas share In the battle
against Prusslanism!
This is the inspiring spectacle in
store for New York next Wednesday,
a demonstration in tho interest OF
the second big drive for war funds
that is expected to compare favora-
bly, In size with the memorable pre-
paredness parade OF 1916.
At that time approximately 10000
persons turned out, and Major Lorll-
lard Spencer of the 18th New York
Infantry, grand marshal of next
Wednesdays parade, says he will no,
be surprised IL the number OF patri-
OTIS In line exceeds that OF the pre-
psredness display. He modestly esti.
mates that at least $4,000 citizens
will be on hand, and says reports
from the more than $50 organization.
that will take part indicates that hi
estimate may be too low.
President Wilson, It Is understood
has promised to review the parad
II the pressure of business at Wash
ington these days will permit hin
to slip over here for a few hours
Those in charge of the affair sa
that he evinced the keenest interes
when an invitation was extended {
him. and that the strongest kind G
persuasion is being used 10 Undue
him to grace the spectacle with hi
presence.
The evening world., 1917-10-20
N. Y. LIBERTY DAY PARADE Y
WILL Be A DEMONSTRATION
Of C|Ty'S LOVE Of COUNTRY

Schiff, Frank A. Vanderlip, Albert n ~
wiggin, Charles II. Sabin, Gates w
McCarrah. James s. Alexander, Ben
jamin strong, Allen B. Forbes, Sc
ward Prosser and william WOOD
The evening world., 1917-10-20

instead OF the $50 one I planned 1
shall be able 10 present him with a
fully paid 500 Liberty bond on Feb.
8. Since the cost of living necessities
Is steadily going up, I am advancing
my line OF living a little by increds-
ing my household expenses Is per
cent, only instead OF giving II TO tho
tradespeoplc I drop II In a little iron
bank havo at home. In other wor'S.
for every dollar I spend on the neces-
stiles OF life my Liberty bank gets
Is cents. Every new dime or quarter
I happen TO got In my change l ven
carelessly drop into tho same htti
bank, II IL very easy. I don't FED
II q bit, and will keep II up even after
my Liberty bond In paid.
Mrs. FLORENCE FRIEDMAN,
No. 1879 45th street. Brooklyn.
KITCHEN ECONOMIES AID IN
BUYINo BOND.
Ls,rty Ls-n Editor. New Yorh Evening Worlds
Where there Is n viii there Is a way
Just think what every housekeeper
can do for hor country II she would
follow my simple plan.
wish to buy a bond all by myself
The evening world., 1917-10-20
s whittier street. East Orange. N. j
SAVES TO BUY BOND FOR huS-
BANDS BIRTHDAY.

Lib,r-y Loan Editor, New York Escnins Verdi
About this time OF the year for the
last three years start saving for
my husbands birthday present 1t
must OF course be- something practi-
cal. II occurred TO me that 1t would
be wonderful TO give him fully paid
$50 Liberty bond. l started saving
about two weeks ago. and II 10 sur
prisingly easy. Why, I think that
The evening world., 1917-10-20
"How I Am Buying
NV Liberty Bond.
Housewives, BY Careful Planning and Increased
Thrift, Effect Savings for Liberty Bond Install
n1ents-Sone of Their Methods Explained
in Letters to The EUening World.

81 each week with which I shAil euy
my Liberty bond.
The evening world., 1917-10-20

Of Liberty Bonds and Subscribers to the Second Liberty
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
GREAT BATTLE ON <l0Dy FIELD !
OF FREsV0Y RAG, =; FuR|0uSLY
ST LOUIS MEN
One Hundred Merchants, on Trade
Trip, to Spend Few Hours in
Guthrie

Arriving Thursday, May II at 6:l5
p m via the Santa Fe, special train
carrying one hundred of the beads of
tie largest whole ale and manufac-
turing houses in ST Louis will reach
this city
The party is travelling on q train de
luxe, with two dining cars four sleep
Il 8 cars. observation ear and baggage
GER. The party will eat and sleep on
the train for a week and even carries
It's own barber and suit presser and
representatives. of the Bell Telephone
company and Western Union Tele
graph Company, will be along to ex 2
redlte service
The excursion is to be made to for
ty-six towns in Oklahoma to enable
the heads Of the st Louis houses to
come into close personal contact with
business men Of Oklahoma TO confirm
the reports Of their salesmen Of the
wonderful progress and prosperity of
the state. They also come to spread
tie doctrine of optimism and assur-
ance to Oklahomans that business
VIII not lag or be depressed by ex-
isting war condition..
Seymour's Army Band will accom- !
peny the st Louisans and will ,play
concert and patriotic music while
here.
The ST Louisans have asked for 4
meeting with the Chamber Of Com
merce and have asked the mayor and
the officers OF the club to arrange
such a meeting.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
SHERWOOD IS H0NORED BY
SHER|FFS' ASSOCIATION

Sheriff VIM Sherwood has been
selected as vice president for the
state of Oklahoma by the executive
committee of the International
Sheriffs and Peace Officers assocla =
ton. The letter announcing his APP
pointment written by VIM A Gerber
of st Paul Minn, in closing says.
In selecting you thus to represent
the international body in your state.
President Barger has shown conf
dence In your ability and, he sincere
ly hopes, in your willingness to do
your best for the good cause. as
sure you Of my hearty approval of
President Barger's atciou and of my
best wishes for your success officially
as well as personally"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATIONS To
FEATURE REGISTRATION DAY.
N { COMMISSION
sas~e.evts1s s'-----S.AA%s, NJ sy~----s5x.zn,
Gets PROPOSITIONS
Four Cities Make Offers For
Location of Methodist
University

Guthrie, Bartlesville, Tonkawa and
Broken Arrow made formal propo
sltlons to the Methodist commi sion
Thursday afternoon for the location
cf the Methodist University.
Fifty members OF the Methodist
commission met here this morning,
and gave notice that all cities desr-
ing to make offers would be heard at
the afternoon session.
Tonkawa sent delegation of fif-
teen Gov Williams was carded to
present Tonkawa's Proposition, but at
> O'Clock when Tonkawa was called
only one member OF the delegation
had responded, Gov Williams failed
to come,
Bartlesyllle offered money. ground
and the nucleus OF an endowment
Broken Arrow renewed its offer OF
land, money and endowment.
AT : o'clock the Guthrie committee
presented its proposition
The commission asks
Title to Capital park $4,000 Tor
maintenance twenty acre, of land for
campus and cooperation on jubilee
endowment.
1t is not likely decision will be
reached before late this evening.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
M'GREG0R MAY Be CALLED
FOR SERVICE IN FRANCE

George McGregor is a patriot. Aud
furthermore what he does not know
about railroadlng is not worth know
ing. He has ad experience in every
department of train operation and
construction from the shops to the
operation of passenger trains To-
day Mr. MeGregor received notice
from the war department that his ap-
rlication for service with the first
railroad division to be sent to France
was on file and would be consider
cd. "The only thing fear is the age
limit" said McGregor today, But
On the other hand. how will the dl-
VISION be filled with competent nv
unless they take those who have had
the actual experience, and believe me
It takes years to acquire IT,
McGregor and his partner Ed Low
tier began rallroading over a quart
er of a century ago; both are all
round men.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
Here's Plan For Call to
Colors Of l,25O,O0O Men

Washington. May lO-Detailed
llans Of the war department calling
N army OF 100000 to the coiors
within four months were learned by
scur correspondent from an author
atve source today. The main essen
tials of the plan. giving the success
sive steps to be taken, are;
First Thirteen reserve officers
camps will be established May Is to
train 10000 officers for the new ar
my
Second About July the national
guard will be mobilized at the six
teen divisional training camps for two
mcnihs' intensive training before the
first draft for 100000 men under Sc
lectiye conscriptioni is applied.
Thrd-.'rhe first from OF 100000
viii be sent to the sixteen divisional
training camps soon after Sept i, by
which time the national guard forces
VII be fully equipped, recruited UP 10
war strength and be ready to leave
camp
Fourth--By Sept the regulars and
tie national guard, both of which are
expected to be at war strength, will
be available to provide the first con-
tipgent Of an army to fight in the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
RITE RE j MON
CL L0SE s " I H
SECRET 1--WE n
Powerful WORK DONE IN
CEREMONIAL DEGREES By
GOOD TEAMS

The pring reunion Of the Scott II
Elite will come to a CLONE at the ten
PIC Thursday evening in the obliga.
tory feast.
Work in the ceremonial and offic-
ia. degrees was eXempllfied during
Thursday.
Music, scenery high lights and or
atory featured the two closing Rite
degrees, which placed about two hun
died candidates in possession Of the
Royal Secret.
The present class is the largest in
the history of the Temple.
In the degree of Inspector lnquis
ter Henry S Johnston of Perry. won
praise for his dextrous handling Of
az arduous role. DR. r.dwin DeDarr,
ef Norman as usual had charge of the
thirty-second degree. His work was
yirlle and colorful. The Zend wor-
shippers departed from the script and
wore the national colors.
The secretary reports receipt of a
contribution of $500 to the Almoners
Fund Manitoba, Canada. While far
remoyed from the conistory of his af-
flilatlon Brother Magnus has not for
gotten his duty towards his less for
tllnate threthren
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
BATTLE FOR FRESNoY
RAGING FlERcELy.

London, May 1O-The battle for
Fresnoy continues to rage with a fury
which recalls the bloody struggle for
Forts Douaumont and vaux in tho
days OF the battle OF Verdun.
Thousands of lives are being poured
out for the mastery OF the little heap
of ruins that was once village, and
the blackened blasted stumps that
were once wood. until Fresnoy
threatens to rank with Vimy In the
price paid for its possession.
The great Importance of the posi-
ton is due to the fact that II forms
the last important defense to the
northern end of the Droucourt- -Queont
line
The enormous concentration by
German divisions on the British front
and the marked increase In gun
power. give added significance to the
reports that Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg is Withdrawing both men and
nrtillery from the western area.
The disorganization OF the Russian
army has apparently had very serl-
Gus effect on the slow allied situatioa
a.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
TITLE v0 I { D
TO, UNIVERSITY.
BY 3l7 MAJORITY
OPEN OPPOSITION TO PRO-
p0SAL WAS NOT ApPAR-
ENI ELECTION DAY

Working on the theory to keep
what we can" the voters OF Guthrie
on Wednesday cast their ballots In
idyor of the proposition to give title
70 Capitol Park to the Oklahoma
Methodist University.
The majority was 5iTe
In the primary election month ago
the proposition was defeated by a
/ 9jority Of 40. The primary vote was
not conclusive. hence a second cleo
ten, special, was called,
The election was quiet. According
to the returns 301 votes less were cast
yesterday that at the recent election.
The election total was 13lS; the total
yesterday was 1917
Friends of the University. worked
diligently to get out the vote. and
open opposition was lacking.
Local citizens have already raised
$4,000 of a $4,000 fund to be dupli-
Gated by the Methodists, for the re-
pair of convention hall, the remain
ios $4,000 is assured.
The vote yesterday was as follows:
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
AGE LIMIT 80; MUST
Be Il; CONFEREES AGREE
ROOSEVELT DIVISION Is
KNOCKED OUT BY NEW
ARRANGEMENT; PRO
HIBITI0N CLAUSE
STICKS

Washington, May 1O-Many states
plan to make Registration Day for
the new army conscrlption the oc-
casion for fetes and patriotic dem
onstration, according to reports reach
ing the war department today The
department today issued the follow
irg statement
The questions which are to be an
swered envelope comparatiely few
subjects. The name in full. the age
the address, the date of birth. the
ctality OF citizenship; the place of
birth; trade occupation; by whom
employed; dependents, if any, mar
red or single, race, former military
service and where it was rendered,
and lastly claims for exemption from
draft with satisfactory grounds there
fer
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
CROP PROSPECTS
| N { N CL A n D
RAG ING
WET AUTUMN, SEVERE WIN
TER AND BACKWARD
SPRING DISASTROUS

London, April rs, Correspondent OF
the A P-Reports of the agricultural
outlook in Great Britain are almost
uniformly discouraging
Even the Oldest farmers do not
recall a more trying time than that
thu which they have just been pass
ilg. A late sowing. a poor yield, a
vet autumn and a severe winter have
been followed by spring with all
the marked characteristics of De-
cember. The state of theflelds is
called in all the agricultural reports
serious although II is still possible
that period of warm weather might
change the situation materially. The
seasons sowing was destroyed and
scme fresh scheme had been hastily
devised
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
CHAUTAUQHA TO OPEN
!, HERE ON JULY 9TH

According to advces received by
The Leader from Kansas City the
Redpath-IIornor Chautauqua will cp-
en in Guthrie July 5.
Patriotic topics will be dominant
at this meeting,
Among those who will appear on
the program will be Senator Helen
Ring Robinson, of Colorado, the
filst woman to be elected to the up
Ier house OF a legislature, 4 drama
The Melting Pot with the original
New York cast Dean c Dutton, the
famous romancer, o D McKeeyer. lee
turer; Sam Schildkret and his fam
Gus orchestra; Miss Edna Means and
trio of lady musicians and other
roted persons and companies.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
conscripted force of 100000

I oonscripted force of 100000
The first step in this direction was
taken when Secretary OF War Baker
issued orders that twenty-five en-
listed men and noncommissioned Of
ficers should be selected from each
rational guard regiment and sent tc
the officers training camps to be
trained a. officers for the conscript
: simy.
AT the same time Secretary Baker
issued orders that the commissioned
officers of the national guard should
lot present themselves at the offic-
ers training camps for training, but
should remain with their own organ
lzations and await the call ''ai'
All enlisted men Of The, national
guard are ordered to report TO conf
pany commanders for selection at Of
ficers training camps. The com
pJny commanders will then select
two men from each company OF al
arms OF the service tc~~o to camp.
Must Fill Gaps in Guard
The withdrawal of COCO noncom-
lllssioed officers from the regular ar
my and the withdrawal of upwards
Of 1000 enlisted men from the ma
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
CALL TO VOTE ON
EXTRA SCHOOL LEVY

Monday May 2S, taxpayers OF Guth
rio will vote upon the question OF an
extra levy for two and one half mills
for maintenance of the public schools.
Ghe call for the election has been IS
sued and the school board Is prepar-
ing data to offer voters showing the
necessity for the extra levy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10

Copenhagen, May ia represen
t1tive of the German war department
las admitted in the Reichstag that a
number of Belgian subjects, residents
II Cologne, were drafted into the
German army in spite OF their pro-
tests that they were veterans of the
Belgian army.
The admission was made in answer
to an Interpolation by radical So
cialist deputy. rhe war department
official promised that the question of
citizenship in this government would
be reviewed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
trenches of France.
invading Army Mak=ap Secret


The war department declines to
Lake an authoritative statement that
Il intends to send the first army 10
France from the ranks of the regu
lars and guard. but It was stated
significantly by general officer OF
the staff today that those two arms
O. the military service will provide the
only men available II an army is to
be sent aboard this summer or slll.
There will. in effect, be three ar
miei In the field when the complete
plan Is worked out There will be:
The regular army. recruited to war
strength of i,9l2 officers and 2S7,-
SIC enlisted men. t#gaA
The national guard. recruited to
the war strength Of 1896 officers and
3?i9S2 enlisted men.
The conscript army OF 1888 offic-
els. 2S.i55 noncommissloned officers
and $4,000 men.
Good Chance for Privates
Out of the combined strength of ap
pioximately 100000 OF the regular
army ana national guard, 10000 non
commissioned men and priyates will
ce withdrawn as officers of the new
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10

An American naval lieutenant and
rire gunners went to their death
when the American oil tanker Vac
lgm was sunk li0 mile west OF Bar
10 ireland. These are the first Am
oiican naval or military men to lose
tlielr lives In the war. The act which
caused their death was the second
blow struck in the war, and 1t was
stuct by the Germans. who nave said
they would not declare war on the
United States The first blow was
TIE sinking OF German submarine
" Lieutenant Bruce r Ware. AmeH-
can naval commander on board the
Atlantic Transport steamship Mon
gola.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
Roosevelt Loses Fight
Age Limit 2t to 80

Washington. May 10-Conferees on
TIE army bill reached an agreement
today and the measure will be re-
ferred to the two houses for confir-
natlon as soon as possible, The
amendment put In by the senate per-
rhtting Col Rooseelt to raise four di-
visions for service in France was
eliminated as was another authoriz-
ing the raising of three volunteer
regiments for border patrol duty.
The conferees met the age limit Of
those subject to the selective draft 2l
tc 80 years inclusive in place of q
to u limits In the senate bill and II
to 20 In the house bill The senate
amendment prohibiting the sale in
army camps of liquor and Otherwi g
safeguarding the morals OF the troops
were retained.
Chairman Chamberlain of the sen
ate military committee said he ex-
rccted to report the agreement today,
but the house bill may not be finally
agreed upon until later.
Elimination Of the Roosevelt amend
ient Is expected to arouse some op-
position In the senate where 1t was
nut in by large vote.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
WILL REFER C|CARET
BILL TO VOTERS

Oklahoma City. May 10 Notice D.
referendum on the anti-cigaret law
passed by the last legi laiure was
s'led today with the secretary of state
by the Merchants Cigaret referend-
TN association. The circulation OF
petitions will be begun Immediately
+, has been understood for some time
tlaat IN attempt would be made to
refer the new law to the people.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-10
CLASS OFFICERS

The two hundred and thirteen mem
bers OF the Conslstory class who re-
mtined through to the thirty second
degree organized this afternoon un-
Ger the name of The Star Spartled
Ienner Class, raised a fund to buy a
battle flag for the regiment of Okla
homa Militia now at Fort Sill and
elected officers as follows.
President, c b Sleeper, Tulsa.
Vice President Robert w Claymer.
okmulgee. vl~HMu
Secy and Treas, Edwin Wagner