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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
PERSHING'S TROOPS
NOW NEARING BORDER
American Forces Followed
Out of Mexico By Three
Thousand Natives.

TEMPORARY FIELD HEAD
QUARTERS. AMERICAN PUNITIVE
Ojo Federico. Chihua-
hua, Mexico. Feb. l.-lBy airplane to
Columbus. y. M)-The punitive ex-
pedition today entered on the last lap
" its withdrawal from Mexico. When
the main column recrosses the border
on February there will have passed
327 days since the first troops left
the United States in pursuit of Fran
cisco villa.
Surprising In interest the secrecy
that has cloaked the troop movements
has been the exodus of about three
thousand MeNicans along the Amerl-
can line of communications. on foot.
in rCkety wagons. on burros and
scrawny ponies they are preceding
and thanking the long column OF
troops.
1T is an exceedingly sad commen-
tary on conditions in Mexico" said
Mai Gen. j. j. Pershing today. when
three thousand natives will leave
their homes To follow to an alien land
an invading army they had been
taught to hate and fear. When we
came they believed we would burn
their homes. ravish their women and
execute those who protested But
after ten months experience with
American army methods, they are
heartbroken over being forced TO face
former living conditions and those
who can are accompanying the
troops,"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
REVENUE BILL PUTS
LOAD ON OKLAHOMA
Measure Passed By House
Leaves This State Paying
More Than 80 Others.
BY oMER X. BENEDICT.

Y
WASHINGTON, Feb. with the
2assaGe today by the house of the
revenue bill, the state of oklahoma
will be paying si.50O,000 In taxes to-
ward tho support of the federal gov
ernment ard this In addition to state.
county. school and municipal taxes.
according 10 figures presented before
the committee of the whole today by
Congressman Dick T. Morgan of Ok
lahoma, In 1915 the state paid sal,
.5l general Internal revenue and
S4l2,021 Under emergency revenue
law. Individual income tax amounted
To $iSg,i4O. Under act of September
s, 1916, three millions will be collected
In 1917, and the existing laws will ex-
act another half million dollars. The
revenue bill, an administration meas
urc. passed tho house by a strict party
vote late today. 21l to 1876. 1t now
goes to the senate.
'ThirtY-one states paw less individ
ual income tax than Oklahoma" said
MIR Morgan. "Twenty-four states pay
less corporation income tax. and 81
states pay less tax under the emer-
lCncy revenue act.
"Of % states west OF the Mississippi,
cnly Texas Missouri. Minnesota and
California pay moro individual income
NhNs VNi'h'''tA Bs'N - WI ''il'N ilb' =
than Arkansas, ten times more thar
>iaho. more than Iowa, more than
Indiana nearly three times Us much
as kentucky, seven times as much as
Mississippi and ~ times more than
Nevada twice as much as North Caro-
lima, - times as much as North Da-
kota. ~ times more than Wyoming.
am opposed to direct tax for the
support of the government, but | am
In favor of protective tariff TO raise
funds for that purpose.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
WEAK GAS CLOSES SCHOOLS
Glasses Dismissed In several Buildings
Because OF Low Pressure.

on account OF the low gas pressure
prevailing In the city Yesterday, moro
than half the pupils OF Tulsa schools
were prevented from attending school.
The Horace Mann, Washington,
Iongfellow and Rlverview public
schools were closed during the entire
day, while different classes of other
schools were dismissed part of the
day. Every annexed school in the
city was dismissed for the whole day.
When the students arrived In their
respective schools early In the morn
ing It was supposed that the low tenn
porature in the rooms was only tenn
Iurary. Janitors In all the schools
that were forced to dismiss said that
the lack of heat was due to the low
gas pressure and that heat could not
be obtained sufficient to make the
rooms comfortable.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
OF EUROPE
TURN TO AMERICA
Britain Believes War Policy
of All Neutrals Is Being
Decided in Washington.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The eyes OF
Great Britain and all Europe are to-
day focused on Washington. II is
recognized that whether the United
States finally will be drawn into the
Eur opean war Is being decided there
Not only the policy OF the United
States but OF the neutral European
nations also is being largely deter
mined In Washington. From Spain,
Holland and the Scandinavian coun-
tries messages to tho English papers
say they are waiting for the lead
which the United states will give be-
fore framing their replies to the Ger
men announcement OF unfettered
maritime war against all cargo ves-
sells approaching her enemys coasts.
Officials Rcticcnt.
British officials decline to speak for
publication on the crisis lest any ut
terances might be construed in the
United states as officious attempts TO
influence the American policy and in
trude upon the problem which they
recognize as purely one between the
neutral nations and the central pow
ers.
Two theories are current here and
are being warmly discussed. ono Is
that the central powers expect TO
starVo out Great Britain and her
allies by unrestricted sea warfare and
that they consider they have more TO
gain by trying to shut off American
Supplies OF munitions and food than
10y continuing friendly relations. The
=, cond Is that the central dynasties
consider that at the present moment
they may best serve their own inter
,sts with their peoples by bringing
upon themselves the hostility OF the
neutral nations and saying that they
cannot fight the whole world.
Public Grabs News.
At no previous stage Of the war
since the sinking of the Lusitania has
the development OF Americas policy
Lcen SO intently watched. SO curiously
awaited Every news message from
tho United States, however brief.
however indefinitely worded, is de-
voured by the public and debated as
TO its significance and bearing, i'm the
newspaper offices and on the streets
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
MAYOR D|SGUSTED
WITH GAS SERVICE
City's Chief Executive Favors
Giving Franchise to An
other Company.

Mayor simmons declared yesterday
afternoon tnat he would entertain a
proposition for the adoption of a new
gas franchise for the city OF Tulsa, II
presented by person or corporation
able to furnish an adequate supply OF
gas for all purposes.
The City's chief executive declared
that he was tired Of the inconven-
fences this city is put to by the low
pressure of gas furnished by the
Usage 4 Oklahoma CO., and that he
was ready 10 listen To any proposal
other gas distributors might have to
make.
Wants Quick Action.
II believe" the mayor continued
that as the elected executive of the
city. It is my place to look after the
welfare of the people. In this con-
nection IL seems to me that one of
the greatest problems confronting
Tulsa today is the gas situation. We
have not enough gas TO heat our
homes and at the same time run our
industries. For this reason | believe
that some steps should he taken at
once looking to the adoption of a new
franchise with some company capable
and willing to furnish gas to the city
at all times, and under all circum-
stances"
The gas pressure in the city ycster-
day was low and in some instances the
supply was shut off from industries
der ending upon II for steam motive
power.
Gas for the Homes.
In the homes. however, the Usage
& oklahoma co. attempted to CEN
tralize its supply. and while some sec
tion of the city recorded n decrease
in the pressure, others were not Sc
verely irconvenienccd.
The mayor in concluding said that
he mad no special proposals before
him, but that unless conditions
could be remedied under the present
status OF affairs. he would consider
the proposition OF granting a fran
chise OF the city to some concern
which would furnish an abundance OF
gas.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
Bulletin.

CHICAGO. FEB. 1.-TWO THREE
STORY BUILDINGS COLLAPSED
EARLY TODAY WHEN 4 GAS EN-
PLOSiON OCCURRED IN THEM
AND IT Is BELIEVED MORE THAN
A SCORE OF PERSONS ARE
BURIED IN THE RUINS. WIN
DOWS IN HOUSES AND APART
MENT BLOCKS FOR SEVERAL
BLOCKS AROUND WE'RE SHAT
TERED.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
GROUND HOG EXPECTED
TO SEE SHADOW TODAY
Ii lou Are Supcrstitious That Means
Sin More Weeks of Winter
Are In store,

Straw hats. shirt waists, red sus-
penders and sparkling spring tonics
again Will be IN evidence along with
garden rakes. spades. sprouting rad
ishes and lettuce after today. n Hon.
Ground Hog weather prophet emeritus
fails to see his shadow on his annual
visit here. For then will joyous spring
supplant the present zero weather,
and convert what might bo six weeks
more Of winter into Il period marked
by budding and blooming trees and
the singing of the robin and the
meadow lark.
But II, on the other hand, old Brer
@. Hog strolls into town this morning
amid tho glorious sunshine the
Weather Man predicted at very late
hour last night. he will instantly take
fright roll back into his hole. and
the present brand of rigorous climate
with added variations will stay with
us for another month and n half.
Ground Hog makes his yearly visit
only on February ?. For the past four
years followers OF the local weather
gyrations recall the little animal has
been greeted by sunshine and balmy
weather on the occasion of his visit.
As usual these years have been at
tended by cold February and Il
chilly early March.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
SPANELL FREE BUT
STAYS BEHIND BARS
Acquitted of wife Murder Charge. lie
j. Granted $4,000 Bail In
ButIcr CuSc,

SAN ANGELO. Texas, Feb. l.
Harry J. SPANIEL Of Alpine. Texas, II
native of Hazleton. Pa, ordered re
leased on $1,000 bond late today, and
viii leave the county Jail here tomor-
row morning and thus see his first
liberty since July 20. 1916. the day
he Is charged with having shot and
killed Lieut.. col. NJ. Butler at Alpine,
Texas. He was acquitted In district
court late today on n charge OF having
killed his wife, Crystal Holland Spa
nell. who met death in Spanelis auto
mobile at the same time Butler was
killed.
Judge Duboisc. presiding. immedi-
ate!y set Spanell's bond at $1,000 In
the Butler case and the bond was
made but Spaniel. according 10 his
counsel. will spend the night In jail.
No reason was given. He has been in
Jail variously at Alpine. III Paso and
San Angelo since July 20.
The case against spaniel charging
the killing Of Colonel Butler was
transferred to Coleman county today
when Judge Duboise granted n
change of venue. No date has been
set for this trial
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
CURTAIN Of SILENCE ENSHROUDS
WHITE HOUSE AS NATION AWAITS
DECISION IN SEA WARFARE CRISIS
SUBMARINE
SUMMARY


Washington ad,iccS are thnt Prcsi-
dent Wilson has determined the Amer
lean course. but is withholding his de-
cision.
Count Won Bcrnstorff. the German
ambassador. admits the situation j.
very grave and fears that diplomatic
relations between Germany and the
United States viii De severed shortly.
IIo,d's London agency reports the
sinking of eight British freight ,cs-
scls. but II il declared they probably
were sunk before Gcrmany's unrc-
suictcd submarine warfare plan went
into effect.
Sccrctar, Lansing i, asked by NIT
iinc officials In New York 10 give in
structions in regard to the sailing OF
steamers from the United States to
English ports. No answer having
hccn received, arrangements for the
soiling of several boats go ahead.
An attack on AN American steamer
IL the BAY of BiscaN two weeks ago
H. reported la II letter from the cap
tain. The ship. says the communics-
tiOn, was not disabled. An attack on
the British light cruiser Amethyst Ia
tho south Atlantic by II German sub
marine Is admitted by British authori-
ties, hut IL Is asserted that the under
sea boat was driven of.
London reports that the eyes of
Europe are turned on Washington,
where. says the dispatch. u Is believed
the war policy of the United States
and all other nculrals Is being dcCidcd
lay President Wilson.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
STOCKS PLUNGED
TO LOW LEVELS
Wild Excitement Prevails on
Market Following Subma-
rine War Announcement.
STEEL is SHOT TO PIECES
Bethlehem Drops 36 Points
Bargain Buyers" Get Busy
AS Bottom Falls Out.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.--Germany'
declaration of n relentless submarine
campaign today resulted in one OF the
widest and most exciting sessions OF
the stock exchange since the war be-
gan. Stocks broke from to \ points
In an extensive selling movement and
Bethlehem Steel fell S5 points.
mass of stock was thrown upon
the market at the opening and sales
I'm the first hour amounted 10 100, 600
shares. There appeared for some
time to be virtually no support and
the volume of offerings was materially
increased by the sales under stop
loss" orders.
Urgent liquidation lessened after
the first hour, however. and was fol-
lowed by irregular rallies which were
of moderate proportions compared
with the extent of the previous col
lapse.
These rallies we're accelerated by the
retirement Of bearish contracts, snort
sellers being quite willing, apparently,
to take some of the profits which had
accrued TO them overnight.
"Bargain Buyers" Active
There also was moderate buying by
interests who seemed to feel that
prices had reached the bargain level "
Nevertheless. the market continued
extremely nervous. In the final hour
some stocks made new low prices for
the daV when reports reached the
financial district that actual severance
of diplomatic relations with Germany
was imminent
Before the opening of the market
and thruout the day brokers were
endeaYorins to get into touch with
clients all over the country, calling
.. Il |
margins. In cases where this margin
was not Immediately forthcoming,
the securities were sold ''at the mar
ket." Selling of this character was
to n considerable extent responsible
for drastic price establishments In the
first hour.
Bankers of prominence while re-
garding the situation as critical, de-
clined to express any opinion for
publication. So far az could be
learned there was no formal gather
ing OF representative financial inter
est downtown in connection with any
threatened crisis.
Stock Governors Meet.
The governors CT the stock ex-
change were In informal session at
various times during the day. but no
action bearing upon the situation was
taken.
Some of the professional selling in
the market was attributed to forced
necessities growing out OF heavy
losses incurred by operators in the
commodities markets. especially cot
ton. in which the slump was most
severe.
The extraordinary activity of com
mission, or wire houses" indicated
very general and extensive selling
from out-of-town points. New Eng
land and the middle west were i'm
portant factors. according to reports,
In this liquidation. Money rates were
slightly firmer, but excited no ap-
parent influence.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
GERMAN "SUB" FIRES
ON AMERICAN SHIP
Captain of Boat Tells Of Incl
dent in Bay of Biscay
Several Weeks Ago.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Feb The
American steamer william Jones was
fired upon by German submarine
in the Bay Of Biscay several weeks
ago, according 20 a letter from Capt
Charles Shrader. master Of the
schooner which was received by Alex
Zelius Norwegian vicc-consul here, to-
day. The captains letter indicated
that the schooner was damaged bv the
submarines fire The schooner was
On route from Alicante, Spain, to PEN
sacola at the time OF the alleged sub
marine attack. one sailor jumped
overheard and was drowned.
Captain Shrader's letter to Vice
Consul Zelius was dated January 3, at
Lisbon, Portugal. where he stated the
damaged schooner made its way and
was laid up.
The letter gave no further details
of the alleged attack.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
PRESIDENT is OVERRIDDEN
House Passes immigration Bill over
Veto by $50 TO 100.

WASHINGTON. Feb. President
Wilson's veto Of the immigration bili
because of its literacy test feature was
overridden In the house tonight by a
vote of of 2S6 to 1906. Party lines
were ignored in the fight. Republicans
and Democrats being almost equally
divided on either sido.
Tomorrow the action OF the mouse
will be reported to the senate. where
the bill passed originally by ca to Z.
An effort TO override the veto will be
made there without delay and advo-
Gates of the measure say 1t Is certain
Ia no successful
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
BRITISH CRUISER ATTACKED
NmcthNst. However. Fights OFF Tn
dcr-Sca Craft Successfully.

BUENOS AIRES. Feb. THE Brit.
ish cruiser Amethyst. one of the
squadron searching for German
raiders in the south Atlantic, was at
tackled by submarine, according to
the Pernambuco newspaper Jornal
r,queno. but repelled the attack The
cruiser then touched at Pernambuco
to repair, altho the extent Of the dam
age In not known.
Tho newspaper declares that the
British consul admitted the attack on
the Amethyst.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
C0NvlCTS CAPTURE MINE
Four White Bosses Held Prisoners: {:
Removal of Warden l. Asked.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Feb. 1.-Two
hundred negro convicts, who declared
n strike" while Mt work in the depths
Of the Banner mine, near here. today,
still held control of the mine tonight
with four white men. fire bosses. their
captlves The convicts telephonod
Rogers, president OF the Alabama con
wet board here, that they would not
come out until their demands for the
removal of the warden OF the mines
Is eranted
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
M'OANIEL SUSPECT RELEASED
No Evidence Connecting Him With
Murder l. tncarthcd.

BEILEVILLE, H. Feb. 1.-The
man In prison here who was suspect
cd of knowing something about the
murder OF Mrs. Oscar ID. Mcdaniel,
wife OF the former prosecutor of
Buchanan county. Mo, last summer,
has been dismissed. No evidence con-
Meeting him with the Mcdaniel case
has been found.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
WRIGHTSMAN'S MOTHER DIES
Prominent OH Man VIII Hasten TO
Coast to Attend Funeral.

News was received in Tulsa yester-
day that the mother of {. j. Wrights-
man. prominent oil producer. died
at her home In Los Angeles late yes
terday afternoon. Mr.. Wrightsman
Is ut the present time in New York
city, but will leave for the home of
his mother Immediately. The funeral
will be held in Los Angeles ut q date
not MS yet set.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
AMERICANS STAND TOGETHER
All Should support Administration II,
Crisis, Says Hughes.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-Charles
Evans Hughes who was guest ot
honor at the annual dinner of the New
York alumni OF Brown university here
tonight, declared every loyal American
should stand behind the administra-
ton "in this solemn hour" without n
PARTISAN thot. His declara ton brought
the diners to their feet singing The
Star Spanglcd Banner"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
WAR CRISIS NOT
TO STOP INQUIRY
New and Startling Evidence
Develops Before Leak
Probers.


NEW YORK. Feb 1-Contradic.
tory testimony regarded nv the CON
gresslonal committoe ms Of grave i'm
portance was given i'm the ''leak" in
auirv latc today So serinus was the
unexpocted devclopmcnt considered
that II resulted in the Abandonment
Of n plan To discontinue the hearings
i'm New York because IL was felt the
international situation demanded the
presencc of the representatives in
washington Formal announcement
vns made tnnipht that rho inouiry
will bo continued here tomorrow. at
least
THO noInt upon which testimony
differs is whether T. A connolly. the
WnsbInuton broker and mariner of n
w. Rolling a brother-in-law of Presl-
deut WiIson s.nt his fnrecnst of the
nresident's recent peace note over his
nrivnto wire To II T.. Hutton x Co,
Now York brokers or bv some other
route.
n.,,, r,,,,,,,, ..ri,r
-. 49,. ,a..i,,ss n, ia CON,
Tho informntiop I'm a message. now
missing. between fI5 and 1880
o',iock on tho afternoon of December
90 over The nrivnte wire. Joseph W.
Recker Uuiton's operator on the
washington wire. swore today that
he was ON the wire from its opening
to closinp on December 90 and no
such message as Connolly described
eyer came 10 him.
Deciter's statement stirred the COM
mittee to great activity. Impressed
MS several committeeman said. with
Decker's npparent sincerity and keen
rocoiIection of events OF December 20.
,bev Insisted ON following up his
deciaration without delay.
sherman /. Whipple, counsel to the
committees toined In their view. That
NO doubt may remain as to whether
Tho ConnoIIN, message did reach the
Hutton office bv any of its wires,
WhIpple declared every telegraph
oncrator i'm the employ OF the firm
should he called at once. Becker sug-
gested that there was anothed wire,
Tho 'sosIthern" circuit, over which
thc message might have come, despite
Nr connollv,s declaration that he
used the nrivate wire but he hardly
,bnt sucb uas the case.
~. cn,,,,,,o u,,,;ng
~
Chairman Henry thsn ahhouhceu
that the unusual Importance OF t'o
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-02
NO ACTION TAKEN
ON 5PER CENT TAX
Keller Amendment Reported
Out BY Committee With
out Recommendation.
SUFFRAGE PROPOSITION THRU
No Trick Ballots Will Be Used
When Proposition Is Sub
mitted, Promise.
SUFFRAGE PROPOSITION THRU

Special TO The World
OKLAHOMA CITY. Feb. i.-Sena-
tor Il. A. Keller's per cent gros,
production oil tax constitutional
amendment was reported out OF com
mitteo today without recommends
tion. the result of his effort Wednes-
day to have the committee directed &c
make report The Marietta senator's
measure goes to the calendar fol
consideration In its order.
The combined women suffrage
llteracy test amendment. which has
been made a party measure by the
senate Democratic caucus. was re-
ported out I'm agreed form by chair
man Tucker OF the senate privileges
and elections committee. The pro
posed constitutional section follows
The section.
Qualified electors OF this state
shall be- citizens of the United
States. citizens of the state and
persons of Indian descent native
of the United states, who are over
the age OF 81 years. who have re-
sided In the state one year, IN the
county six months and In tho
election precinct thirty days next
preceding the election at which
such clectOr offers TO vote and
who are able TO read or write
any section Of the constitution OF
this state, but no person who
served In the land or naval
forces OF the United States. or In
the national guard or militia Of
any state or territory of the
United states or on either side
in the civil war or on either side
I'm any war with Indian tribes
located within the United States
and all descendants OF any such
person. or any person unable to
read and write on account of
physical disability. shall be de
MED the privilege To register and
vote because OF his or her in
ability to so read or write any
section of such constitution: Pro
vlded. that no person adjudged
guilty OF "A felony. subject To such
exceptions as the legislature may
prescribe. nor any person kept in
n poor house or other asylum at
public expense. except federal.
confederate and Spanish Ameri-
can eX-soldiers, nor any person I'm
public prison nor any idiot or
lunGtic shall he entitled TO regis
ter and vote.
No Trick Ballot.
Unlike submission of the grand
father clause" In 1910 and the literacN
test in August. 1916. the new amend
ment Is not proposed to he placed OF
n trick ballot which. unless marked
certain way, is counted for the amend
ments. Democratic leaders have ad
mitted frankly that the ballot form
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