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The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
WILSON ISSUES FORMAL DRAFT ORDER

cate to each local board established
in such state, territory or district no.
tice Of the net quota to be furnished
by such board, and such net quotas
shall thereupon be furnished by the re-
spective local boards as required by
said act of congress and rules and reg
ulations prescribed pursuant thereto"
In computing the number of men to
be required from the various states
the government put to the credit Of
each state every man 1t now has in
the National Guard and every man it
has contributed since April 1 as q
war volunteer to the regular army.
Computation Method.
Placing on the debit side of the led
ger the national army of 100000, the
entire National Guard at war strength
and the number Of war volunteers
needed on April last, to bring the
regulars up to the war strength, the
grand total was apportioned according
to population.
This gave a gross quota for each
state, from which a net quota was COM
puted by checking off the number Of
National Guardsmen available for fed
eral service and the number of men
given by the state to the regular army
since April 1.
The apportionment was made on the
basis of an estimated grand total for
the United States and it's possessions
Of 1O5, 5,366,O56 inhabitants.
This is a paper estimate, computed
from registration returns which comes
within the law requiring distribution
Of quotas by population, but which
equalizes in a great measure the bur-
den that is to fall upon the 1859 ex-
emption districts.
Total of 1,152,9a5.
Each will furnish under this appor-
tionment the men it's total registration
would indicate as a fair proportion,
rather than the number the actual pop
ulation Of the district would indicate.
The total of these gross quotas is l.
152,985 men.
Credit is given to the various states
for a total of 465,9S5 voluntary enlist
ments in the National Guard and reg
ulars, making the total net quota for
all states $4,000 men.
Illinois, which was the first big state
to fill it's quota for the regular army,
reduced it's gross quota of 1904 to
1853.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
Up the Niger.

The journey up the Niger river in
Africa has sometimes been painted In
very dark colors. In reality the little
government steamers are comfortable
enough and provide number of luxur-
les which exceed the allowance Of com
fort likely hereafter to fall to the lot
Of men sent upcountry. Much abuse
Is poured upon the lower reaches Of
the river, with their monotonous man
grove swamps and muddy, cheerless
expanses of water, yet man Will not
aasily forget the first time he Travelled
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
TEXAS MERCHANT
GAINS 81 POUNDS
Quit Taking TanIac 18 Months
Ago-StiII Retains Weight
and Feels Fine.
SUFFERED TWENTY YEARS
John Crabtree Says the Money He
Paid for Tanlac Was Best
Investment He Ever Made
in His Life.

II have gained thirty-four pounds on
three bottles of Tanlac and now know
what it is to enjoy life and good health
after suffering twenty years." said
John M. Crabtree, a general merchant
at Five Mile Station A, Dallas, Texas.
II bought my first bottle nearly two
years ago." continued Mr.. Crabtree,
"and it was the best investment ever
made in my life. I began to improve
almost from the start and three
bottles simply made me over into a new
man. have enjoyed the best of health
ever since.
II suffered with catarrh of the stom-
ach and indigestion for twenty years
and for eighteen months had to live
almost entirely on cereals. My stom-
ach was full of gas and suffered with
awful headaches all the time. I was
nervous and couldn't sleep. I spent
nearly all of one whole year in bed
and fell off in weight to one hundred
and eighteen pounds.
"After using three bottles of Tanlac,
I had increased in weight from one
hundred and eighteen pounds to one
hundred and fifty-two-making an ac-
tual gain of thirty-four pounds-all my
troubles were gone and was feel
ing like new man.
although it has been a year and
a half since Tanlac relieved me of my
awful catarrhal trouble and indiges-
ton, I still retain my increase in
weight and feel simply fine all the
time. I've been eating anything ]
want-in fact anything anybody else
can-and sleeping like a child every
night. Being made into a strong,
healthy man after suffering as long
as I did is enough to make me rejoice
and I'm glad to indorse Tanlac be.
cause I know what it will do.''
There is a Tanlac dealer in your
tOwn.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
cUTIcURA COMPILATIONS
Are Usually Remarkably Soft and
Ciear-Trial Free.

Make Cuticura Soap your everyday
toilet Soap, and assist it now and then
as needed by touches of Cuticura Oint-
ment to soften, soothe and heal. Moth.
ing better to make the complexion
clear, scalp free from dandruff and
hands soft and white.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
Four German U-Boats Sunk.

London.-Four of the largest, most
modern German submarines were de-
stroyed by American warships which
were conveying the first installment
of American troops to France, accord
ing to a report from German sources
as contained in Berne dispatch to a
Rome news agency.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
Prove What Swamp.Root Will Do For You
Where Briqht Men conqreqate.

A census of Leavenworth prison de-
velops that there is only one illiterate
person out of several thousand con-
fined therein. An ignorant person
hasn't brains enough to get into fed
eral prison. He generally gets thirty
days in jail.-San Antonio Light.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

there. This swampy delta, with its
countless creeks, hardly looks like a
dwelling fit for man, yet here and
there from those forests of mangrove,
where one would think no human being
could find a footing, emerges dugout
canoe propelled by scantily clad ma
tives, who somewhere in these inacces-
sible recesses find a spot dry enough to
set up their habitation.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
Strike Halted Pending Conference

Denver.-The call for strike on
Aug. / in all the mines of the Colo
RADIO Fuel and Iron Company has been
Cancelled pending conference be-
tween J. F. Welborn, president of the
company, and officials of District Is,
United Mine Workers of America,
which will begin July &c in Denver.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
Human Responsibility.

"I suppose you think you can reform
him if you marry him."
ooh, no indeed" replied Maybelle
with a toss of her pretty head. "A
girl doesn't have to bother about re-
forming a man now. Congress and
the police are now supposed to reform
everybody"
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
QUOTA TO BE DRAFTED IN EACH STATE

Allotment draft Uncle
The population
SO
The following table allotment quotas
appearing In Of
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
ATHENS ENVOY STATES RELA-
TIoNs HAVE BEEN BROKEN
WITH CENTRAL POWERS.
AUSTRIAN ARMY FLEES
GERMANS RUSH TROOPS FROM
ITALIAN AND FRENCH FIELDS
TO STOP RUSSIAN DRIVE.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.


Washington, July 17.-Uncertainty
as to Greeces status in the world
war was cleared away with the re-
ceipt of official information that the
Greek government not only has sew
cred relations with all four of the cen
tral powers, but is actually in a state
of war with them.
Information has reached the State
Department that the Greek minister
in Paris has notified the French gov
ernment Greece considers herself
full belligerent and will act accord
ingly.
He said it was not necessary to is
sue formal declaration of war, as
the government feels it is bound by
the declarations previously issued at
Saloniki by Premier Venizelos, who
took with him to Athens all the re-
sponsibilities and commitments of the
temporary Saloniki government.
AS belligerent, Greece is expected
to lose no time in mobilizing her war
resources and joining effectively in
the common allied operations in the
Balkans. The strength of the Venize-
los army is placed at about 10000 men
and the remnants of the former regu-
lar army, while not over 10000 now,
has at times been mobilized to a to-
tai of 100000 and is capable of reach
ing 100000 if munitions are provided
A Greek mission may be sent to the
United States not only to negotiate
for supplies for this army but also to
present Greece's situation as to the
general world reconstruction after the
war.
Rome.-Report of the Russian oc-
cupation of Dolina Gin Galicia) was
received here. The Austrians, it was
said, had been thrown back into the
Carpathians.
hington.-Gernan troops are
being withdrawn in large numbers
from the Italian and French fronts
and sent to Riga to start a counter
offensive against Russia, according to
dispatches at the Russian embassy.
Canadian Army Headquarters in
France.-The western part of Lens,
particularly that known as the Cite du
Moulin, was subjected to a gas at
tack Monday morning.
Washington. ON the Lemberg
front German troops are being shifted
back and forth by means of heavy au-
tomobiles in an attempt to prevent
further advances by Gen. Korniloff.
On the southern front in the Carpath-
tans, the Austrians are said to be in
full flight.
Copenhagen.-The Berlin correspon-
dents report that Count Brockdorff-
Rantzau, the German minister at
Copenhagen, has been selected to sue
ceed Dr. Alfred Zimmerman as i'm
perial foreign secretary.
Copenhagen, July 17.-Dr. Georg
Michaelis, the new chancellor will de-
liver his maiden speech in the Reichs-
tag Thursday The address is expect
ed to contain an announcement of his
forthcoming program.
Petrograd.-The downfall Of Chan
cellor Hollweg destroys all hopes OF
The immediate characterization OF
Germany, in the view of the Petrograd
newspapers.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
Warren District Workers Returning

Bisbee, Ariz.-Several of the men
deported from the Warren district
have returned and have been allowed
to remain, it became known, while
others have been turned back at the
borders of this section by armed
guards.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

The Assyrians are said to have been
the first to introduce the heel for Sc
curity and comfort in walking.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
Twelve States Vet to- Report.

Washington, July 17.-With only
twelve states yet to report ready"
War Department officials hoped the
great draft might be held Saturday.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

Makes the laundress happy-that's Red
Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful, clear
white clothes. All good grocers. Adv.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
Bar Silver Ascends to New Record.

New York.-Another record point
was reached here July 10th in bar sill
YER, when 81A cents an ounce was
luoted in the market.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

A nail will hold better when hit
several times lightly than if it is driv-
en- home by one hard blow.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

The turkey buzzard is nearly as
large as an eagle, dull black, scars al
most constantly. often in large curves.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

Many an illiterate man is able to
make his dollar mark.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

bought up by jewelry firm and made
into flower vases.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue Makes beautiful white clothes.
At all good grocers. Adv.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
Why, Indeed7

"Is this Central 227?"
mo"
"Then why did you answer?
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

A Pendleton (Ore.) hermit recently
died supposedly poor, but searchers of
his cabin found $4,000.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
The Mans Part.

wharfage is a life partnership!
"And the man is the silent partner ~
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

Youth is the period of probation for
old ages
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

When clouds are seen wise men put
IN their cloaks-Shakespeare.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21
Druggists Experience With
Kidney Medicine

I have handled and sold DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root for some time and have
heard customers claim that it had pro-
duced very satisfactory results in differ,
ent ailments, of the Kidneys, liver and
bladder. I have nothing but favorable
reports at hand and my personal opin-
ion is that there is not anything on the
market that will equal Swamp-Root for
disease of the kidneys, liver and bladder
and I know of physician who is a very
strong believer in the merits of Swamp
Root. Very truly yours,
THE J. M. WATTS NERO. STORE,
J. M. WATTS.
Sept. %, 1916. Wattsville, Miss.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size
bottle. It will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention this paper. Regular ffty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all
drug stores.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

international Accomplishments.
"Can the new recruit talk French?"
mo, but he knows how to walk
Spanish"
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

Copenhagen.-The Berlin correspon
dents report that Count Brockdorff'
Rantzau, the German minister at
Copenhagen, has been selected to sue
ceed DR.. Alfred Zimmerman as i'm
perial foreign secretary.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

Copenhagen, July 17.-Dr. Geort
Michaelis, the new chancellor, will de
liver his maiden speech in the Reichs
tag Thursday. The address is expect
ed to contain an announcement of his
forthcoming program.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

Petrograd.-The downfall of Chan
cellor Hollweg destroys all hopes OF
The immediate characterization oil
Germany, in the view Of the Petrograd
newspapers.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

Washington. On the Lemberg
front German troops are being shifted
back and forth by means of heavy au-
tomobiles in an attempt to prevent
further advances by Gen. Korniloff.
On the southern front in the Carpath-
tans, the Austrians are said to be in
full flight.
The Benson signal., 1917-07-21

Canadian Army Headquarters in
France.-The western part of Lens,
particularly that known as the Cite du
Moulin, was subjected to a gas at
tack Monday morning.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04

thought the gandsr goose gentleman.
The mosquitoes will never know H."
so he leaned back against tho trunk OF
a tree, which was rather soft. and soon
socn--s-o-o-n Grandpa Goosey was as
sound asleep a. was Uncle wigGily In the
hollow stump bungalow
Ah. ha busied the bad enemy mos
qultoes, who were waiting for jus, this
Now we can fly over, capture Grandpa
Goceoy. the tent, Uncle wiggily. Nurse
Jane and everybody. Come on"
Up bunsed the mosquitoes from where
they were hiding. and straight toward
poor sleeping Grandpa ooosey they
,ashed But did they get him and Uncle
The first mosquitoes stumbled over the
roasted peanut automobile of the sander
gentleman that was tied just outside the
soldier tent.
BANG! Bang" burst the biown-up pa
per bag on the ereen pepper stectlnt
steering wheel Bang! Rsns!' Grandpa
animals out Of the way Of his automobile
instead OF blowing Q honk. honk horn.
''Oh, my goodness" cried all the mos
quitocs, a. they heard tho loud noise
when they fell on tho bag and burst H.
''1fandps Goosey isn't asleep. after ALL
He Is shooting his 'alcum powder popsun
Then the mosouItoes $50 I call them for
ahortl flew away, and Uncle WHISKY and
Grandpa Ooosey slent In peace until
morning. not even n fly bothering them.
90 II In q good thing the snnder gen
tleman left his auto where the mosquitoes
would fall over II and hurst the surprise
bae, and n the COW hell Doesn't call the
little chickens In 30 late for dinner tha,
there are no iollypops for them 20 eat. III
tell YOU next about Uncle wigsiiy and
| the tulip flower
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04

MONTREAL Canada. June 4. - When
you ask any Canadian who follows any
game what effect the war will have upon
sport In Uncle Sans domain he imme-
uiately returns one set anHwer-an an
swes that carries more than It's share ot
first casualty list comes In then"
Those who have watched and followed
events In the great Dominion TO tho
nor'h are confident that the first list OF
me dead and wounded will throw
black. shadow above all American sport
10 The end OF the war.
know" remarked one prominent
canadian sportsman. Just what a grip
baseball has upon the people Of the Uni
ted states. But don't believe that even
blg league baseball can stand up under
the shock Of the casualty list-which
tion--iesving In almost unbearable sus.
pense those whom II does not strike a'
firs' until this list begins to arrive
baseball and other sports may nov'
along with a fair amount OF serenity
hut this serenity will fade out with
begins TO grow OF your own people falling
under the fire Of hostile guns--takinl
their places In No Mans Land, which u
beyond any description OF hell eve'
Under the Shadow.
III 10 al very wen. continued ths
Canadian, TO say that those who re-
main al home need recreation and diver
sion. The theory sounds exceedinsl,
plausible until put 10 the test. But car
you imagine yourself or any normal per
son taking any deep Interest In \ two
base hit or 4 running catch-even wher
the home team makes it--just after h
has read that 10000 OF his fellow coun
trymen have been shot down by ma
chine guns and shrapnel In sonne dariuJ
advance or some dash acsoas the top
How much general interest do YOU sup
pose most Of us had In Canada afte
reaping Of Ypres and later on Of Vim.
Ridke' You can figure that out 70
yourself There Ia the chance. OF course
that u your armies In conjunction will
the allies figure In some triumphant as
sault, bringing evidence that Germany
soon TO he beaten. In the enthusiasm I
ne developed the casualty list may, to
tig extent. be overlooked. But unles
this happens the frat news OF the dea
ana wounded In action will PRACTICAL
mark the end OF all competitive sport"
A New Sport.
In spite OF all this Canada recently ha
come upon new sport The new spor
referred 20 was not developed by q ca
madam. but by william 0'Connel Nc
Geehan. better known a. CATER Bill
The new sport was developed and pro
mulsated up Gains river In a salmo
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on his shoulder, learning TO he a soldier
40 he could teach the animal boys what
to do In war time, when the mosquitoes
are very pcstery.
That evening Grandpa Goosey Gsndcr
taking q. .cornmeai sandwich In his pocket,
started from his pen In his automobile,
mace WIN po'a,o-parlnx seats ana an
"pD,y DW,hsps % IN ,hs ro,,s csas ~n x"" ,o,,,,~
asked Grandma Goose.
Am noins 70 sWno tuaro w Uont
oi oncIe w'sSys soia,r ten' 20 ne can
s somo seer, ens"sres s, orsnaps s
stay awake every night must DO my
snare OF suarn du'y'
But can YOU keep awakeT asked Mira.
Goose.
OF course J can" honked Grandpa
pulling the onion stalk that was a handle
10 make n 20. III get sleepy IN iust
eat my cornmeal sandwich Uncle Wig.
gily must get some rest
40 Oft rode Grandp. Goosey. Gsnder %
the trench where Uncle wigeily was still
on Guard
'Now Va, ~ r,sh, In vour ho,,ov .,urr
bungalow and rel soms sleep. unc,s
wy nncss =. ts onesl,u rhs,,sa 80 d Iranaps N,,s
su,omcb,ls 10 The edse Of the trench.
dl,ch. where the rahhit sep,lswsn hi6
when n the % mosquitoes @ Wsrs ,hro",nS s,onss n,s
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04
AND BOXlNGl
Art Klein, Famous
Speed Race Pilot
May Race Here

Art Klein. famous speedway race ~
and holder OF the worlds 3s-mi1s IN
track record. may be one q the lrtvere
to compete In the two-dAy autca1oele
race meet scheduled FOR the fair sresAAs
track for June 10 and 10.
Klein has recently deserted the sp>ee.
ways for the dirt track. due to the ao-
this summer Negotiations fog hi1 l1cal
appearance are being carried % ~ q,
HUFF Dorwsrd, director Of coateote. Tor
the fair association. which V speassfins
the meet
other drivers OF KlsIn's callbeS ere -.
81. 900 In gold. offered for the tWo AAyA
II will bc the first midsummes ont0-
mobile track meet held In oklshona cry.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04
Directors Take
No Definite Step
on Baseball Tax
rsr ryr,on,. w,1. sv \. l. oslsssrv,

Until congress passes the war meas
ure. which AZ II now stands provides Tor
a tax on baseball, the directors OF the
Western association will take no definite
action This was decided at meeting
Of the leasu. held at the Saratoga hotel.
headquarters OF the Oklahoma city club
last night. with President Bell presiding.
The question Of shortening the season
was considered. hut at the suggestion OF
President Bell. the directors decided 70
await definite action on the part OF con-
gress.
President Daniels OF the McAlester club
told the league directors that his team
WAS In the pennant race to stay ana
that the funds TO operate the team for
the rest OF this season were already IN
the hanks g.
Manager Peebps of the Denison club
was asked for Information In regard Ia
the status OF Yockey. who. II II said
Ia the property Of the St Paul club and
playing with Dcuison under an opttonA
ajft1ement. which In against the rules ant
regulations OF the league.
J. PEBBLES claims that Denison purchased
the player outright and promised TO sent
President Bell the papers.
The meeting adjourned subject TO ths
call OF the chair.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-04
South's s Leading
Golf Players are
At Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. June "A ma
jority Of the south's notable golf players
teed off In practice matches today At
the golf local course In the sixteenth an
sssoe,stion Begins Tomorrow 10 continue
through Saturday. Practically all Of the
players that are expected to attend the
tournsment. however.trrtved today; TO.
players from AtlaH!S are here a. well
ing Reuben Bush. the present cha mpion.
who will defend HIS Title. and Nelson
whitney, four times former champion.
Bryan Heard of Houston. Texas, last
years yunns,-up, has arriyed along with
from his state. including G. l.. Dexter, q.
~ Aldridee and c, NJ Munger Of Dal-
las. and J. n Rotan OF Waco,
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lINIFW66NY
AWnlsnIIs
MAl1ya0 laEIS

uNes WISELY and Grandpa ooossy. y
Copyright. 1917. by Mcclure Newspaper
syndicate.)
x.VW yHAr 10 the matter, Uncle wiz.
"M lilyr, asked Grandpa Gocssy
w oo. o:nd:r; e., n. 'S.'' ,G|SDs.S Gs"sisS"',T; +
front Of the soldier tent. whore the rabbit
bunny. was learning TO be 4 soldier and
fight the moeQuitoea In the war "You
Gee mvsry tired and sleepy, Mr. Long.
eare," went on urNndpa 0oosey.
u am" answsred Uncle wlGsily. open
, Ss wa: :ss. n; cu,s II. I'M sc.. ss.n . A. S
diIl pickle AT . Sunday school picnic.
"feu see, have been awake 20 much
nlehse. standing on e,Ard IN the trenches
and IN front of my tent. 90 the enemy
mosquitoes would not Get men, that I cah
slmc:. 80 to sleep now standing on my
why don't your asked orsndp.
VI would look 90 funnyw uncl. Wig.
ely answered.
'Maybs you can sleep tonlsh,. then"
spoke the goose gentleman,
No. I'm afraid not" sadly replied the
sSsny rsse,a II mus, keep susrd ,on'eh,
sWsmy mosquitoes vii ccmsl''
aocsey. sort .oi flepp!ns. one wing care.
% ycu wlil GET som' s'ssb 'enisht. Mr.
wish you would" sa,d Uncle w,ss,ly,
this time making his pink nose twinkle
HE reiein IN . rice pudding. and ~ the
same time stretehinG his paws sleepy.
iihe Il certainly would llke 10 get 4
GOOD nights rest. but still some one
sust BE- on guard aGainst the mcsquitces.
les that 10 Z seldier's life. No. hum"
oh, some one Win b On guard. all
WIN that ns wSddisS cH toward his own
heMhouse. uncls WHISKY kept on march.
Inc up and down N fPcut u Ne tent with
his taaeum powder bsan- -sheessf popsuu
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New High Record In Wages.

BOSTON. Mass. June A general
increase in wages, in many instances the
second advance that has been granted
within a year, comes into effect today
In q large majority OF the cotton mills
Of New England. The advance aver
ages 10 percent and brings about a new
high record In cotton mill wage sehed-
uies. Between 5000 and 5000 mill
Operatives in the Fall river district and
an almost equal number In Rhode Island
are benefited by the increase In other
sections Of Masssehusetis and in many
Of the mills Of New Hampshire and
Maine the raise will benefit tens Of
thousands Of worksta .s SCI.