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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-16
FORCES
Defeated DY VILLA

FL PASO. Texas. Jan. l6.--ForeiSu
refugees arriving here today from Chi
huahua City brought the news OF a
battle fought yestetAay between Satevo
end SaMas- -ysabel, s.ssthwest a the cap
ta! The 500 Carransa troops sent
against Villa forces were defeated, ac-
cording TO these refugees and they sail
Villa troops now occupy Santa Ysabel,
having driven the dc facto forces back
to palomas. eighteen miles west Of
Chihuahua CITY.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-16
Boston Red Sox
May Play Here

II the Boston Red Sox, worlds Sc
ries winners. come to Oklahoma City
on March 81 for game with the local
Western association team and will play
the men that beat the Philadelphia Ma
iionals. Mayor Ed Overhclscr will dc
clare half holiday.
Mayor Overholser today received A
letter from n. H. Fra,ee. new owner
Of the Boston Americans. in which the
request is made that half holiday be
declared in the event of the Sox com
ing
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-16
WOMAN IS CHARGED
WITH B00TlEGGlNG;
INJUNCTION ASKED

The first injunction proceedings
brought against woman in this county
to prohibit bootieggins operations has
been filed against Mrs. Fannie Am
norman, 8ll West California avenue.
She was arrested last night on charges
filed in the county court She is free
on = $500 bond.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-16
NATIONS GREATEST
ENANClERS CALLED
TO GIVE TESTIMONY
Boston Man Who Stirred Up Peace Note Leak
Hearing Says Information About Cabinet
Member Came From Source Other Than
Rules Committee Chairman.
LAWSON VERSUS HENRY

"Here today l declare that during
our three hours conversation ! did
not mention the name Of any cabi-
net officer or any other person Law
son has mentioned. could say
more. I could have taken another
course but have made my state
ment and / submit II to the house
and the country."--Ststement Of
Chairman Henry before rules COM
mitse after lawson had made
charges.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-16

Unless your chairman said what
! say he said, I an guilty Of foul
perjury and unfit to be anywhere
outside the bars Of prison."
Thomas W. Lawson told the house
rules committee today, referring TO
his previous statement that Chair
man Henry Of the committee had
supplied the names Of high officials
and others connected with the peace
note leak.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-16

WASHINGTAN, Jan 16.-When Thomas W Lawson
examined today he declared the impression that Chairman Henry had
mentioned Secretary McAdoo connection with the alleged leak
That information he declared from entirely
arOthcr
Woman Dappean
The Of the house reported Mr. Henry today
that he had been unable locate Mrs Ruth Thomason Vcont
sought witness for the leak investigation Members Of the
mtee said that there nklngs that she had disappeared
Tumulty and Correspondent
Lawson testified that Mrs Ruth Thomason Vcon who
him letter and later made statement the Of her
orney declared William Price, the White House correspondent
who she said acted gobewcen for Secretary Tumuly and
others that Price received IS that umuy
cevcd a much larger
az think that substantially of her report
o me- said
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-16
Continued Cold
Tonight, Forecast

LOCAL PoNGcAsr--clovsy and unsst-
tied an6 YceWtlNvsd Geld wssthsr tenieht
aNs WeenssesN wlth probably light
NIGHT 70 q = dsersss.
orAve oNQcAov-rsnleht unset .
tied, peeeeeey crew n. wsst portion, cor /.
Wwvee sesoi weSmseesy, generally fs's
kANBAe and continued cold IN.
night. slowly rising Temperature Wednes.
day.
ARkANeAs-Partiy. cloudy and con.
tlnusd cold.
WEST TEXAS s-snow IN North; rain n,
snow In south; continued cold. "
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-16

WASHINGTON, Jan. l6.-Durins his testimony
today before the house rules committee Thomas W.
Lawson stated that he met Samuel Untsmyer and
January 7, and Untsmyer had sad "You are in close
quarter, Lawsoa, and must handle yourself care.
fully"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-16

Waiting to Testify.
Secretary McAdoo, whom lawson
said he was given 10 understand was
the mysterious cabinet member in
volved in his statements; Secretary
Tumulty whom lawson said one OF his
informants told him was connected
with the alleged leak; Paul N. War
burg Of the federal reserve board whom,
Lawson said had knowledge Of the
leak. and absu, half dozen other we'll
known men were waiting to'testiiy uu-
der subpoenae or had come before the
committee voluntarily.
Before lawson had been ON the
stand an hour today the scope ot the
Investigations bsoadened TO take IN
some nationally known names no, hith-
erto mentioned.
PiaaAeiers Called.
On motion Of Representative HART
son CdemocraO the committee sub
poenaed ]. p. Morgan. s. Daohe
Henry r. Davidson, Frank Vanderlip
Arthur Upper and Sol {. Wexler. all
prominent bankers. Mr. Harrison did
not disclose the reason for asking for
the appeaX aXance, of the witnesses
Al the Udtset Of ,oday's hearing Law.
son went over his recital Of how hs
said Chairman Henry, himself, told
him q cabinet member, a senator and ,
banker were In q stock gambling pool
Oss 10 Psriursr.
Referring TO Heury's denial ,ha, hs
ever told lawson any such thing, Law
son dramatically declared
"Uule. your chairman said what
said he said, am guilty Of foul per
jury and unf, TO he anywhere outside
he bars OF q prison"
"You stated" Questioned Representa-.
tive Campbell. 'that when you LET
Washington after talking with Chair
man Henry you went 70 New York Ans
talked with several publishers. Wi
YOU state the substance of wha, yo,
told them'"
Ashsd Their Opisiea.
u asked them their opinion Of whs
had happened in Washington" Lawso,
began slowly, and told them | voul,
Ike 10 get their advice on whether
should 20 farther OF drop the ensis'
matter | said much more than velat
ed here Yesterday ] laid before she~
Henry's statement In the press In
morning and called their s,tension :,
what appeared TO ne an unfair slsn
that Il took.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-16

O'Hara Cosgraye in his editorial rooms
in the New York World"
lnterview With RidSeway.
When was the interview with Er.
man J. Ridgewayl"
Tuesday, January g."
Where did you sec him'"
AT y-sooms in the Belmont hotel
New York"
you spoke Of seeing Donald Ne.
Donaldi"
In the early morning Of January !,
! came right from the train and sat
down in the Belmont hotel breakfast
room ~hen Mr. Mcdonald came IN and
sat at a table aero" the aisle. He
spoke TO me, | had not spoken TO Nj.
Mcdonald for probably fifteen Yeats.
But he spoke to me and asked me what
was going on in Washington. I told
him OF these things that hapeened ia
New York and said would like % zee
an investigation but tina, there would
be none ! told him what your chair
man had said and he being an old
newspaper man and publicity expert r
asked hi, advice, impressed on him
the. eoni'dence which your CHAIRMAN
had imposed in me. everything being
perfectly friendly between Henry and
myself at that time"
j was very much worked up about
the Henry statement" Lawson con.
tinued. ave had agreed on one. He had
said 'iou word IT, did and he ssid u
was fair and gave both sides and ~
shook hands on Il. When read the
statement " appeared unfair. Il looked
a. though In the three hours and Q
quarter I've had asked me aver and over
again to give him names and that ]
had failed"
He wanted Cosgrsve sssd RideewsS
to hear his story. he said, bscauss nv
were men cf long expesience IN kam6.
ling Investigations and Ne desired 10
know whether they tkcughs he skouM
drop the entire affair. o. " he owed Il
TO the public 10 20 farther.
0asrstfs Oetsstisaa
| Representative Garrett Objected -
LAWSON sspsatlne his ccuvesoeliooo
With those men. on the ercuw6 ~
they did nos tend 10 cast say w. -
The ease. r
| ksp!sssststivs CssVAs4 ~
ehanee1 IN leem d (uQooooo104
sNekNly ~ Lawscu ssoeseC1o9 = ~
psss Ne ses1sAsWs wsk nsusy.
| pysInsy = o. = 60.
y wil1 ~ N NV q q - ~
occurred No. Lsusea lo<1ng04 ~
III 10 sighe tAas yvS skpo6 eoos q ]
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18
Republic to Be Formed,
Report, With Prince
LvOff President.
MICHAEL STILL HOLDS
London Dispatches Assert
Reports Of His Abdica-
ton Unverified.

NEW YORK, March H.
= The empress and crown prince
are now safe in Finland and
the emperor is at the Sneto-
gorsky monastery in Pskoff,
according to a cablegram made
public here today by the Rus
misunderstanding corpora
ton. According to Irving
Norodny, head of the corpor-
alton, the cablegram was from
their representatives in Petro-
grad and was transmitted thru
the Belgian minister.
Mr.. Norodny announced the
receipt of the dispatches, also
saying that the duma is pro-
mitigating orders for the for
nation of a government to be
known as the United States Of
Russia with Prince Lvoff as
president.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18
Tired Legislators Quit Legislating
at 5 a. m. as Dawn Peeps in; 1t Was
aBusy Session, but No Excitement

complished in less time had conditions
been more favorable is irrelevant. Ii
Is a certainty, however. that had the
magnificent home of the states gov
ernment been completed for the in
itiai session therein, II would at least
have added to the peace of mind Of
those upon whom the eyes of the
state were focused, a condition which
probably would have prevented the
few unpleasantries of the session.
May Cut Down Size.
The Sixth legislature was unusual
also from the fact that the first in
timation in the states history that
here may be reduction in the legs-
lative body was Forthcoming. While
the proposed unicameral system of
state government, which was offered
in the form of resolution. was killed
by many 1t was considered the first
step In the direction OF putting an end
to such assemblages as that which
has just closed.
Many members of the senate and
house were accompanied to Okla
homa City by their wives or Other
guests, the majority of whom re-
mained thruout. many attending the
session daily. occupying seats in the
galleries.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18
PAY UP OR BE SHUT UP
Tulsa Merchants May Lose Income for
Payment of Tax.

A final drive is what officials identi-
fled with the municipal cXchequer
term n whirlwind campaign to be re-
newed tomorrow morning in AN etiort
To greatly increase the nest egg fund
Of $4,000 already collected as a re-
suit OF the recently enacted occu-
patton tax. scores OF merchants, espe-
cially small dealers. who have pro-
tested payment, will be afforded n
last call by the revenue seekers THIS
week IT was announced at the city
hall yesterday.
A majority Of the more prominent
business men have willingly paid their
special assessment as per an agree
ment made when the ordnance first
said to be offered by such minor
vendors as small lunch counter own
ors, operators OF popcorn and sand
wich stands street peddlers and some
Of the smaller rooming houses.
Stringent penalties are provided Tor
non-p payment of the special tax. some
Of the smaller dealers will be put out
of business If they fail to come thru
collectors assert
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18
l.. s.. AGENTS WATCH
MEXICAN PLOTTERS
EaCtiOnists Observed After Carrania-
Obrcgon split Reported;
Strong Denial.

Ell PASO, Texas. March 17.-Secret
cervice agents continued to watch the
movements OF a number of we'll
known Mexican military men and poll
.ticians here following the rumor yes
lorday of prospective break between
Carranza and Obregon. The unusual
activities of these MeNicars cortinued
today and several informal meetings
Of the various factions were held
Emphatic denials of the rumor was
issued today by Andres Garcia. IN
spectcr general of Mexican consulatcS.
For military reasons we are not
in possession Of definite tnformation
regarding the operations Of General
Mueuia's forces south of Chihuahua
City" Mr.. Garcia said today. But
am in position tc deny absolutely ana
cmphatically the unfoundod rumor
that General nhregon is planning o.
has planned a movement against Gen.
Cral Carfanza."
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18

IT was learned that three important
considerations entered into the no.
gotiations. There were:
Pressure of public opinion
against the strike.
The possibility of n decision
Monday by the supreme court on
the constitutionality of the
Adamson law.
A proposal that the railroads
accept the brotherhoods' intcrprc-
tation of the law In the event OF
It's being upheld.
Mr.. Lee admitted that the possl-
billty of decision by the supreme
court on Monday had been discussed
as well as the Interpretation to be
placed upon the law by both sides to
the controversy in the event OF its
being declared constitutional.
III Not Upheld.
II was learned that the question
uppermost for consideration tomor.
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18

BOSTON BOMB PLOT
YELLED nv MYSTERY
Other Victim Identified as Boston
Man; Janiior Gave Life 10
Get Machine.

BOSTON. March 1.-THE identifi-
cation tonight of the second victim
of the bomb explosion In the ante
room OF the Suffolk county court
house yesterday as Daniel Brady of
this city, and the conclusion of eN-
perts that the bomb is identical with
one that partly wrecked the Harbor
police station a few months ago, deep
ened the mystery surrounding the
explosion
The police theory has been that
the hitherto unidentified man had
perished by his own bomb and that
Louis A. Zelinger, a jnnitor had lost
his life in trying 20 take the explosive
from the one who carried IT, To-
night. however. Police Superintend
cnt Crowley said that he was CON
WINGED that Brady did not place the
bomb. Witnesses have been found
by the police who said an article re-
scmbling the informal machine lay
near the anteroom all day yesterday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18
Tulsa Solons Not
Coming Home Today

AlthO the Sixth Oklahoma legisla-
ture became thing OF the past yes
terday morning at o'clock, all Of
Tulsa's representatives will not be
home today.
Word was received last night from
Oklahoma city that Representative
and Mrs. Condor would not be able
to return today, as they bad planned.
because of the illness of their little
daughter Jane. They probably will
drive over later in the week. Repre-
sentative Rogers has gone to Calves
ton. Texas, on business. which will
keep him from home for several days.
Senator Davidson probably will bS
back today or tomorrow.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18
TO AID IN LIQUOR TRIALS
Assistants of Attorney General to
Prosecute Grand Jury Cases.

Two assistants from the attorney
generals office will arrive tomorrow
afternoon to participate in the prose-
cution of the grand jury liquor in
dictments which are scheduled to be
gin Tuesday in the district court
Practically every one of the men who
are alleged to have controlled the
liquor traffic In Tulsa's "open days"
are defendants in these cases.
The trials are the result of true bills
returned by the grand jury in No
vember. 1915, which was conducted
by Attorney General Freezing. Attor-
neys for the defendants endeavored to
prevent trial in the local courts and
appealed to the supreme court, but
their application were denied. owing
to the part which he took in the M
vestigations the encouragement has
delegated two of his force to assist
County Attorney Reeves with the
trials
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18
PRESIDENT HOPES
FOR COMPROMISE
Urges Trainmen and Railroads
to Get Closer Together
Without Delay.

WASHINGTON March 17.--Presi-
dent Wilson tonight tclegraphed the
representatives of the railroads and
their employees meeting in New York
expressing pleasure over the agree
ment to postpone the threatened ma
tion-wide strike until Monday and
earnestly urging further conferences
to draw the two sides together
with the general railroad strike
postponed for another iS hours thru
president Wilson's mediation. there
was increasing hope in the capital to-
night that 1t would be averted alto
gether.
Attorneys Search for Relief.
The attorney general and his as
slstants also are deVoting considerable
attention to precedents establishing
what broader action the president
could take to prevent general parhl-
ysis of transportation. Up to tonight
no conclusions had been announced
but the impression still prevailed that
should tieup actually be threatened
Mr.. Wilson would find some way to
relieve II.
steps discussed tonight as possible
i'm case of n strike included the call
ing out of the national guard to pro
tect trains carrying mails and food
supplies. Whether 1t would he pos
sible to seek rcceivership of the roads
to enable the government to control
and operate them also was under ten
tative consideration. Officials EN-
phasized, however that any decision
must be postponed until the result oi
the New York conferences Is known
Speculation among officials tonigh
revealed an opinion about evenly AT
Nided on the possibilities OF "A decision
from the supreme court MONDAY OF
4
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18
DONATES $4,000 TO
HOSPITAL IN TULSA
Another Firm Makes Hand
some Contribution to Build
ing Campaign.

More than half OF nc total amount
asked for was announced at yes'er-
days meeting of the workers for st.
John hospital. The largest suhscrip-
uon was that OF Chestnut II Smith for
10000 Tho division Of which jules
Constantin is the chairman. still wears
the were 1t" trophy, and j. III. Evans
wears the American for the ind,vld-
ual securing the most money
The subscription of Chestnut &
Smith was loudly applauded, Mr..
Chestnut is one of the best known
producers OF oil in the state and In
addition to that is the president OF the
Casinghead Gasoline Producers assn
citation. lie realizes, as does every
ether man in the business, that the
oil industry particularly needs tho
hospital and he is going about doing
his share in big thing i'll big way.
T.. II. Perry Promises Surprise.
For once the team of which II. II
Perry is the head WIS not around the
top, but Mr.. Perry remarked, as the
workers were leaving the luncheon
that he would nave something to show
all of them on Monday Mr.. Perry
has always been right at the top OF
every campaign to raise funds for 2
worthy cause in Tulsa and il is safe
TO wager that his team and himself
individually will be right In at the
finish of the hospital campaign.
Nat Licon was the orator of tho
occasion aud he laid particular stress
on the help which has always beer
extended charitable movements by tn,
people of moderate means. He sai'
that there had not been suhscrip
tion list in Tulsa for any worthy pur
pose but what the workingman ant
working women had come right III
with all that they could afford an'
in many instances they had subscribe,
more than they could afford. but the!
| CONTINITEn ON PACE TWO
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18
BURNING. BAPAUME
FALLS TO BRITISH
Germans Fire CITY rs They Leave:
French Troops Make Im-
portant Advances.

After many months of hammerins
at the German lines In the Sommc
sector the British at last have cap
tureG Eapaume, considered the first
and perhaps the main objective in
their long advance in that sector. Al
the same time tie towns of 10 Trans
10y and Achiet-lc- Petit alSo fell to tho
British. General Ilaig's troops en-
tered Bapadme saturday morning aft
er severe fighting and found tho town
in flames, tie Germans havirg
fired it.
French troops north of the Avro
river and between the AVre and the
Oise have thrust toward to depth
of about two ard a half miles alonH
1S-mile front.
Eerlin admits a retirement of the
German forces along a fiNe-mi'e trolt
between HeauNraignes and LasslgnN
in the Oise region. as well rs between
Sally and st. Pierra Vast wood, on
the SOnme front
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18

OKLAHOMA CITY, March IL
The Sixth Oklahoma legislature. in
many respects the most remarkable
ever held in the state. was brought
to u conclusion this morning as the
faintest tints of daylight showed In
the eastern sky. Long before this,
however, a majority of members Of
both houses from sheer weariness
either had left the capitol for their
hotels or lapsed into slumber in their
chairs, with the result that when the
dismissing gavel sounded on the
speakers desk hardly a quorum was
present.
Today witnessed departure OF many
senators and representatives for their
homes, altho the majority seemingly
preferred to remain over Sunday,
probably because they had not yet re-
covered from the final eighteen hour
grind in an effort to bring the legis-
lature to an end without necessity or
another continuance of the session.
Most to Return Home.
Tomorrow, however, will find prac-
tically all those who had been here
the greater part of "a days once more
among those who elected them, and
while some will have explanations to
make, there will be others who will
be lauded as saviors of their respect
i've localities and long heralded for
their accomplishments.
In consideration Of the fact that the
session was held in an incomplete
capitol, where the hammers of work
men resounded thru marble halls and
spacious chambers; that cold drafts
whizzed here and there and occa-
sional stones and sticks dropped by
IL aal,A al .lr..
| lights: that 1t was warm when 1t
should have been cold and cold when
warmth was needed. none of which
were designed particularly for the
comfort or ease of mind of the legis-
lators. the "A days were uneventful
from the standpoint of harmony.
Whether more would have been &C.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18

The BRAND ministry had been at
tackled in the French parliament re-
peatedly during the last few weeks
because of its economic policy. 1t
succeeded the Niviani cabinet in
October, 1915, and was reorganized
last December when the number of
ministerial portfolios was decreased
and a war council appointed. The war
council included Premier BRAND, NJ.
Ribot minister of finance; General
Lyautey, minister of war; Rear Ad-
miral LacaZe, minister of marine. and
NJ. Thomas, minister of national man
ufacturers.
Attacks by the opposition In parlia
ment resulted on Wednesday in the
sudden resignation of General Lyautey
as minister of war. The chamber OF
deputies had held a secret session
Wednesday in which the French
aviation service was discussed.
No specific attack was made on
General Lyautey and it was explained
that his resignation resulted from his
ignorance of parliamentary procedure
Admiral Lacaze was given the wal
portfolio temporarily. Premier BRAND
had decided to reconstruct the cab
met and the resultant ministry was
expected to be approved by President
Poincare Saturday night.
Aristide BRAND was premier dur
ing most OF 1909, 1910 and 1911 ant
again for two months in 1913.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-18
CUBA'S LOVE WON BY U. S.
Attitude in Revolution Plcascs Is
IandcrS, Lansing Informed.

WASHINGTON. March 17-Pablo
Desverniie, Cuba's secretary Of state,
called on Secretary lansing today and
is understood to have expressed the
thanks of the island republic for the
attitude OF the United States during
the Cuban revolution. DR.. Desver-
nine issued a statement saying this
government. by discouraging the rebel
movement had won Cuba's enduring
gratitude.
THE Cuban government Is rapidly
smothering the whole movement and
there is no doubt that the whole thing
will end in u short time" said Doctor
Desvernine. The action Of the
United states government in dlsap-
proving, almost rebuking. this out
break has been the most important
factor in the whole situation.