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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
HOPE MAY ASK
BOARD TO PROBE
BRIBERY CHARGE
Head Of Board Of Education
FayorS Investigation,
HEARING WOULD BE OPEN
New President for Expose Of
Directors Actions,

The school board "scanft% i, to be
II a grand jury is not
called to probe charge, oi alleged at
tempted bribery and coruptlon made
against ] G. Strong board member
by ] T. Porter stationary engineer,
then. il has been intlmatcd II is more
than probable that the board itself
acting in the committee OF the whole,
will do so.
Hope for Probe.
John Hope. newly elected president
oi the board OF education, thi, morn
ing expressed the earnest hope that
some investigation oi the matter be
made Immediately, in order that II
there are any rotten" spots in the
board iha, they be exposed.
II am at the service ot County At
torney Sclby at any time h wishes 70
consult with me about grand jury
said Mr. Hope this morning in speak
ing OF the rumor that the county NAV
take it upon itself to probe the lates,
disturbance IN school circles
Mr. Hope then declared that II the
county did not take action, IT is prob
able tha, special meeting OF the
board OF education might he called to
probe the Strong Porter matter
Hearing Will Be Open
Il assure you that the board wants
the widest publicity in this matter and
that il i, decides to make an inveSti.
CATION, that investigation will be open
TO the public and all records and in
formation in the hands OF the board
be open TO inspection" he said
II the board begins \ formal inveS.
tigatiou, neither Mr Kerry. who read
the charges against Mr.. Strong, not
the latter, will be given a vote. Both
however, may employ counsel and b,
present at the hearing The remaining
seven members OF the board will ther
elect chairman and proceed to
formal hearing OF the case.
The recommendation OF the commit
tee Of the whole will be made public
and il they indicate that the matte
should be further investigated It i
possible that the matter may be pu
in the hands Of the county attorney
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
ED|F|CE where
FRENCH BOARD
VISITED BURNING
QUICK HEADWAY is GAINED
Defective Insulation May Have
Been the Cause,

NEW YORK, May 10 Fire broke
out early this afternoon in City hall
where yesterday, the French comm''-
sion was received,
The fire broke out in the cupola oi
the historical cdiiicc about Il Is o'clock
and the Indications were that It had
gained considerable hcadway ten MN.
u,eS later. The whole building la !
been wired for electric lights for IN"
illumination IN connection with the re
oeption to the French commission. !,
was thought possible the blaze was
caused by defective insulation.
While great volumes OF smoke con
tinued to pour from the cupoll OF the
structure, fremen who almost insian'
taneousy responded. said the lire
would probably be controlled And con,
fined 10 the tower he stars aud
stripes flying from the flag pole sur
mounting the oupola was rescued.
The city hall was erected more thar
one hundred years ago and IS regard
ed as one OF the mos, beautiful piece
OF architecture IN this country
The blaze, however, was not unde'
control. IS minutes after II began anC
the thick volume OF smoke which pourec
out indicated that the fire was oi con
siderable proportions.
The water from the iircmen'' hos'
was flooding through the building an'
il was feared that much damage woul,
he done to paintings and other historl
cal objects =.
Flames five minutes later suddenly
hurst from all sides OF the cupola.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
Older Men Wanted
for Officer Camps

CHICAGO, MAY l0-An effort to
obtain older men for the officers re
serve is being made despite the fact
lha, examining boards already have
certified more than enough men to iill
the four central division corps I'm
der supervision Of w {. Clay civilian
secretary OF the military training camps
association, a bureau for the purpose
OF encouraging trained executives 10
enlist has been opened here and as.
,urance is being given that they will
have preference over the younger and
less adequately trained men.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
ANTHRAX REPORTED
TWO MORE PLACES

Reports Of anthrax a, Sayte and Dur
an, which have reached Frank NJ Gault,
president OF the state board oi apricul
,ure, arc being investigated today DR.
w. +. Hinekley, state veterinarian, said
today.
Personally. believe the death, oi
cattle IN those section, arc due to forage
poisoning" llinckley said II, Is cas-,
foran animal to be poisoned a, this Sei.
son by letting them on meadow prasse,
while the shoots are very tender
The anthrax situation IN Carter coun
" now seems to he under control
Hincklcy said Forty farms in III,
county have been included in the scop,
OF the disease.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10

The conierces made the age limit IT
those subject to the Selcctlvc draft Il
to 20 years, inclusive, in place Of the
y 10 y limits III the senate bill and
y TO ~ IN the house bill
The senate amendments prohibiting
the sale OF liquot in the army camps
andTo,herwise safeguarding the morals
Of the troops, were retained
Representatives Kahn and Anthony,
republicans, announced they would not
sign the conference report Anthony
was opposed to eliminating the Roose-
welt amendment and Representatives
Kahn objected to the prohibition Sec
tions maintaining he could not approve
provisions making the United States ap-
near to be ither a drunken or an un-
moral nation
Chairman Chamberlain Of the senate
military committee. said he expected 10
report the agreement today but the
house bill may not be finally agreed
upon.
Elimination of the Roosevelt amend
ment is expected to arouse some opposi-
ton in the senate. where i, was put in
by large vote An agreement is ex-
pectcd The prohibition amendment
was modified so that while liquor wine
or beer cannot bc sold or possessed on
military reservations or camps. it will
not be unlawful to furnish OF give them
to men IN uniform
One OF the difficulties in reaching an
agreement was over the tribunals which
shall pass ON exemptions from the Sc
lccilye draft The provision accepted
gives right OF appeal from a first to Q
second
No military men are to be on either
and they will be distinct from the
courts OF the United States or the
states
General staff officers we're much
pleased at the agreement OF the con-
iereeS and favor a total elimination of
the volunteer system from the new
atmicS
While they prefer the narrow age
! limit OF the senate bill. it will yield on
the whole younger lot OF men, they
were satisfied with rejection OF the
house provision which extended the age
as Tar as ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
U, s. INFORMED
127 CITIZENS
NOW ARE HELD
Men Supposed to Have Been
Taken by Raiders,

WASHINGTON. May l0-That w
Americans still are held prisoner in
Germany, probably removed from cap
turcd armed merchantmen, was re-
vealed today at the state department, II
is assumed that the men were brought
to Germany by raiders operating in the
South Atlantic
The men are held, not because OF their
American nationality, bu, because the,
took par, on enemy armed merchant
men Others arc declared to he entire
" unmolcs,ed, except idt slightly in.
creased police regulations, under Ger
many's policy not to recognize a state
oi war with this country
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
Attack on U-Boat
Bases Welcome?

AMSTERDAM, via London, May 10
The Berlin Post, discussing the idss
of a Joint attack by the English and
American fleets on German U.boat
bases. says: For ourselves, we would
he thoroughly content with such an ef-
Zee, OF our u.hoa, campaign Just nov.
with the approach OF the first anniver-
,ary Of Skagerak-day, our navy is filled
with arden, longing to give The enemy
fresh chastiscmcnt a|
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
PORK PRICE JUMPS
TO $3.50 HERE

Live pork values IN Oklahoma City
this morning came within nickel OF
coualing the highest mark ever reached
here. A N.ccnt advance over yester-
DAYS highes, offering skyrocketed the
price to $3.50 per hundred. The for
mer record locally was SlSs5 made on
April IA A light run Of good hogs
and the anxiety OF packers to secure
everything offered caused the big in
crease The run this week has been
considerably lower than the average
both in Oklahoma City and in other
markets.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
Men on Mo, Pac.
in Wage Demands

SEDALIA, Mo. May l0-Announce-
men, was made here that James IL Nc a,
Cta,h, pteSiden, OF the Federated
Crafts Of the Missouri Pacific system
~
, lace before otiiel3h pf the ra,'read \
.,a
e,rh, hour day tor the members oi nv,
union. 1t includes blacksmi,h,, ma.
chinis,,, boiler makers, sheet metal
workers, carmen and apprentices and
helpers. anw was said to number $500
workers on the Missouri Pacific.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
GERMANS SINK
TWO BRITISH
HOSPITAL SHIPS
Was Teuton Answer to Air
Raid Of Frieberg,

LONDON MAY 10 49, Two British
hospital ships have been torpedoed by
German submarines since the British
airplanes raided the town OF Frieberg,
as reprisal for previous sinkings OF
hospital ships Andrew Bonar Law,
member OF the British war council. an
nounced today in the house OF com
mons
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
FORAKER, FORMER
SENATOR, DIES

CINCINNATI, May 0--loseph B,n-
son Foraker, former United States sena
torito IN Ohio, lawyer, orator, soldier
and citizen, died a, his home here to-
day, aged 70 wears Former Senator
Foraker had been in poor health since
his retirement on the senate in 1909
Mr. Foraker was twice elected and like
wise twice defeated in races for the gov
etnorship Of Ohio. lie served in the
United States senate from 1897 to 1000
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
Zinc Price Fixed
at Lower Level

NEW YORK May l0-Thc govern.
meni has fixed Nv cents a pound as
the price It will pay for grade A tin
IN carload lots, " was announced hy
the council Of national defense. The
market price for zinc Is around l8 cents
pound, Since the beginning of hostil.
tiles in Europe It has reached T. cents.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
Mine Conference Resumed.

KANSAS CITY, May l0-Thc con.
ference oi coal miner, and operators
was resumed here today following ad
vices from Crawford county, Kansas,
that the striking miners Of the West
ern Coal and Mining company had &c.
sumed work
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
DRAFT AGE LIMITSPLACED AT q TO 80
Order Restricts
Wearing of u. S.
Flag on Clothes

mITTSBuRGH, Pa. May 10
~ Manufacture and sale ot COLI
q lars. haudkcrchlefS, ,tocklug,
and other wearing apparel ia wh,sh
productions OF the American ilag
are woven or stamped, are prohrb-
r,cd IN an order issued by John R
Dillon, special agcr, OF the depart
ment Of Justice
Use Of the flag m this way 20
promote sales is not permissible,
according 90 Dillon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
SiX-Cent Fare
Street Car Plea

NEW YORK, May l0-A proposal
which has been under consideration bv
street railway companies here recently
to increase fares from 5 to o cents, has
been officially brought to the a,tcn-
,ion of the public service commission
in the form OF a memorandum from
one OF the SomnanlcS
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
Record Broken by
Orders for Steel

NEW YORK, May 10 The untitled
tonnage OF the United States Steel cor
pora,ion on April 70 last was l2lsjOSl
tons, as announced by the corporation
today An increase OF Hll}9 tons
over the previous month and again
breaking all previous records
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
Northwestern u.
Gives 500 to War

CHICAGO, May l0-ApproSimatelv
500 under graduates and members Of
the faculty Of Northwestern university
have entered the war service in the last
month. II was announced today AZ the
University Of Chicago $50 students en-
tered
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
ENGLISH CHASE
GERMAN pEs1RoYERs

LONDON, MAY l0-A British force
Of light cruiScrs and destroyer, chased
eleven German destroyets today en-.
gaging them at long range. hut being
unable to ovet,akc SAYS an official
sia,emtn, this afternoon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
Tunnel Caves on
Southern Pacific

Los ANGELES. MAY lO-A South.
crn Pacific railroad tunnel at Saugu',
near here, caved in at } o'clockthlS
morning, blocking all trains Rallway
officials denied a rumor that the tun
mel had been blown up.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
FLOUR Up DOLLAR A
BARREL IN Z DAYS

CHICAGO. May l0-flour continued
its upward course yesterday and prices
quoted here today are 5000 for family
&ands aud Slo for baker. an in
crease in prices for the last two days
ufsSl a barrel
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
Attempt to Kill
Kaiser Is Denied

BERLIN, MAY l0-The report re-
Gently emana,ing from Zurich that an
attempt had been made 10 assasSinate
Emperor William is denied in an o'.
fetal statemcn, made today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10
Rooseuelt's S Plan to
Raise eArmyDroppedh
Conferees' Agreement
Resolution to Authorize Raising of Three VOL
unteer Regiments for Border Patrol Duty
Also Eliminated in Conference.

WASHINGTON, May l0.-Conerees the army bill
reached an agreement today and will be reported
to the houses for confirmatoKas as possible
The amendment put in by the senate permitting Colonel
Roosevelt to raise four divisions for service France
eliminated another authorizing the raising of three vol
unteer regiments for border patrol duty.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-10

ARKANSAS -- Cloudy and probably
local showers
wEsT TEXAS -- Cloudy and local
showers
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-07

Our MONDAY luncheon will convince
you that this is the place to dine
Wilmington Cafe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-07

SfNF NllN JOFlN T1h
Ian Hay Captain John Hay Belth)
author OF "The First Hundred Thou.
sand" who is in this country recuper
ating from year in the trenches with
his Scottish regiment, bluntly tells his
fellow Britous some wholesome truths
about America in his little book, Get
ting Together" just published under
the joint imprint Of Doubleday Page
~ Co., aud Iloughtou Milllin Co. For
Captain Beth understands and sym.
pathizcs with the American point Of
vicw-shows little patience with his
countrymcn who refuse to see the inter
national situation as it has revealed It
self TO the American people.
"Do / realize" says the Eugishmar
in his suppoSitious conversation with
the American in Getting Together,
that you are pro-Ally over here? Well
somehow / have always felt it, but nov
l know it. When get home 1 shall
rub that fact into every one meet"
Captain Beth also wants EugIishmen
to realize their debt to Americans.
you say that America has not help
ed you very muchf' continues the TYP
ical American Let MS consider the
ways in which America could have
helped. Military aid? We'll, Of course
,hat Is ont ol the question so long as
we remain neutral Stn. there are
more than twenty-five thousand Amer
lean citizens serving in the Alliyt ar
mics today
The truly great part that the United
States has played in the war IS point.
ed out in detail by Captain Beth and
hc cites the facts of Canadian urmy
hattalluns composed almost cntircir or
men from the United States ms vCl as
those famous American numcn who
are dying for France and her allies
Nor have munitions. financial loans or
Red Cross work been neglected by
Americans For says Captain Beth.
there are hundreds of Americans drv.
iue amhrIWuccs In the allied lines to.
day and hundreds OF American women
working in allied hospitals There urp
complete hospital units over there.
equipped aud maintained by American
money ml American service"
Some American Truths.
Tu.. H.. L.. f..trH.s.I. .H.T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-07

We only ask the Weather Powers
not to permit the mercury to sink
without warning Brooklyn Eagle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-07

Ardmoreite want ads get results
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-07

Ardmoreite ads bring results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-07

Try our iOCent luncheon from 1870
to . p. m Wilmington Cafe.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-13
RED CROSS TELLS
WHAT It PROPOSES
To Do WITH MONEY


WASHINGTON, June 1z.-The spe-
cific purposes to which the Red
Cross expects to donate the 100000
600 it has asked the American people
to contribute are enumerated in a
statement made public today by Henry
p. Davidson, chairman of the war
council. President Wilson has set
aside. the week of June IS to % as Red
Cross Week and Mr.. Davidson hopes
to obtain contributions for the full
amount of the $100,000000 during that
period.
Our first obligation is to render
such service as comes within the prov
ince of the Red Cross to our soldiers
and sailors at home and abroad the
statement says.
"Then our endeavor will be to sup
plement the efforts of our allies in
caring for their sick and wounded.
I'VE shall help provide the bare ne
cessities of life to the homeless in dev-
astated France and to aid them to re-
hahilitate themselves.
I'VE shall strive to hearten Russia,
by providing additional ambulance and
succor the homeless and wandering
peoples of Poland, Lithuania and ives
tern Russia.
I'VE hope to extend aid to those who
are fighting the battles of liberty in
Rumania, Serbia and 1taly-indeed to
relieve human misery everywhere
among our allies
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-13
NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS

The Board of Trustees of School Dis
trict No. II of Peoria Maricopa Coun-
ty, Arizona, does hereby advertise for
plans and specifications in detail, for
three separate $4,000 buildings to be
used as ward schools and to be located
later; for one main building with base
ment, auditorium, four class rooms. Of
flee, and library to be located in the
town of Peoria; To cost $4,000 to $40
600, for ground improvement in connec-
ton Herewith to be constructed in and
for said district.
The amount authorized to be eXpend
ed for the erection of said buildings and
the equipment of same together with
necessary ground improvement is $34,-
10000. The premium to be awarded the
architect whose plans and specifications
for the same may be adopted is 1885,
dollars for such plans and specifica
tons and architects superintendent
this sum to be included in the sale
$34000.00.
Plans and specifications will be re-
ceived up to P. M. June rs, 1917. at the
office of the Clerk of the Board of sale
district, at which time said bids will bt
opened. The Board of Trustees hereby
reserves the right to reject any and al
plans and specifications submitted
Dated this End day of June, 1917.
Board of Trustees of School Distric
No. IL, Peoria, Maricopa County, Ari
IONA.
By A. M. HOEL
President.
j. w. FORNY,
Clerk
r. M. LYLE
Member.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-13

of $2660 for Russian exchange were
among the other incidents that served
to take the keen edge off bullish en-
thusiasm.
Trans continentals, grangers, coal
ers and minor western and southwest
ern issues figured among the active
rails at extreme gains of l to 21a
points.
Dealings dwindled on the rebound
the rise evidently failing to evoke out
side interest.
United States Steel, which fell to
1898, rallied to 1914, and closed at
1903, net gain of u OF point. Total
sales, 100000 shares.
Bonds were inclined to droop, Pa
cities showing some irregularity with
low priced convertibles. Total sales
par value, $2,450,000. United States
bonds were unchanged on call. but the
coupon 3's fell % per cent on a single
sale.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-13
STOCK LETTER
BY r. ALLYN Lewis

II spite of close money rate, which
seems to be brought about by banking
interests to prevent any big specula
ton at this time in industrials. the
market shows an ability to recover
quickly and strong undertone pre-
walls.
Motor stocks acted heavy and are
disappointing. There are very few of
these stocks for sale and any buying
movement will mean substantial rise.
There looks to he accumulation in
Bethlehem Steel "B" and the Reading
stocks.
ReactiOnary tendencies are expected
to continue temporarily as matter of
natural profit taking following by the
professional bearish activities usually
witnessed at such times. There is a
transfer to the railroads which may he
/ bullishly interpreted and rally the list
later The readjustment in connection
with the Liberty Loan is likely to make
for irregularity during the week. There
are a large number of stop loss orders
for bull account under the market. We
would buy standard issues during gen.
eral market weakness.
The buying of the rails is Of good
quality saws a Well-informed source.
Missouri Pac new stock is held to be
/ cheap. It is said to he earning at the
rate of seven per cent and a large ex-
( pansion in this would be exhibited,
| should the I. C. c. grant rate increases
| in Southwestern territory. Good buy
| ing is reported in the sugar stocks.
! Poston sources are very bullish still on
| American Sugar and American Beet
/ Sugar.
/ Russian and money situation ap-
/ peared to he chief factors Rubles
! new low $3.50 although there was
nothing to show any change in Russian
| situation.
! Copper market firm with price ten
J dency upward for all deliveries, spot
copper is quoted at S3@94 by small
| sellers. and July at $685.
! Leading producers hold August at
! 311@; Sept at 81 and last quarter at
! 291h First quarter 1918 metal is quoted
! rominaIly at 27@2S and January at %
m9S1h
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-13

office, this 18th day of May, a. D.,
1917.
(Notarial SeaD
S. P. WEISIGER,
Notary Public, Ell Paso County, Texas
My commission expires on June l,
1917
State of Arizona.
County of Pima, SIS.
Before me, Josephine Clements, a
Notary Public in and Cor the state and
county aforesaid, on his day person
ally appeared J. 4. HALEY, known to
me to be one of the persons whose
names are subscribed to the foregoing
instrument, and acknowledged to me
that he executed the same for TIT pur
poses and consideration therein ex
pressed.
Given under my hand and sal of
office, this 18th day Of May \. D. 1871.
(Notarial SeaD
JOSEPHINE CLEMENTS,
Notary Public, Pima County, Arizona.
My commission expires Sept. 20,
1920.
Filed in the office OF the Arizona
Corporation Commission this 18th day
of May A. D. 1917, at 1890 1t. m at
request of Thomas w. Nealon, whose
post office address is Phoenix. Ari-
IONA.
Arizona Corporation Commission.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Warren o. Wnkie. de-
ceased. Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned Administrators of the .es-
state of Warren o. Wilkie, deceased, to
the creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to eX-
hibit such claims with the necessary
vouchers within four months after the
first publication of this notice to the
said Administrators at the office of
Fred Blair Townsend, No. 407 National
Bank of Arizona Building. Phoenix,
Arizona. the same being the place for
the transaction of the business of said
estate, in the said County of Maricopa,
State of Arizona.
MARGARET JONES,
Administered rix of the Estate of Warren
O. Wilkie, deceased.
Dated Phoenix, this 21st day of May,
1917