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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
KAISER PLANNED
TO LINE FRANCE
AGAINST BRITAIN
Leon Trotzky Publishes Secret
Treaty With Car Nicholas,

PETROGRAD-The text Of a secret
treaty signed by the German emperor,
William. and Emperor Nicholas OF Rus.
sia In 1905 by which Il has been charged
tn German emperor sought TO bring
sbout an alliance between Germany,
nussia and France against Great Brit
ab, Vas among the secret documents
made public by Leon Trotrky, the
minister Of the bolsheyik government
This treaty was signed by the two
empsrors on board Emperor Nicholas
yscAt, the Polar Star off the sland OF
Bjorke, on the Swedish coast, in Aug
ust 1905. II bears the date OF August
Is The instrument has been desig-
mated as the "Bjorks treaty" and was
90 referred to by Emperor William.
oignsd During Conference.
Il was signed while the peace con
isfence which terminated the Russo
Jspanese war was in session at Port
mouth, New Hampshire, and provided
fos Q Defensive Union" between Ger
many and Russia under which either
should come TO the aid OF the other il
attacked BY third European power.
France. then in friendly relations with
Great Britain, was TO be invited 10 join
thu Russo Cermanic alliance after Rus
u and Japan had signed peace treaty,
Il appears, however, that knowledge OF
~ signing OF this paper by the two
enperors was withheld from France at
he request Of Emperor William.
Text Of the Treaty.
The text OF the Bjorke treaty as
translated and divulged by the Smolny
0pvernrAent, reads:
@Polyarnaya Zvezda" (Polar Starr
"Bjorke, "a August, 1905.
Their imperial majesties, the
emperor Of all Russia on the one
hand and the emperor OF Germany
on Ihe other, with view OF insur-
ing the peace Of Europe, have
agreed to the following points Of
treaty regarding a defensive union:
Point l--Should either OF these
empires be attacked by any other
European power. the ally shall come
70 Ws aiu III Europe WIN all us
land and naval forces,
No Separate Peace.
Point 2-The contracting par
ties obligate themselves not to make
q separate peace with the common
enemy.
( Point 3-The present agreement
shall come into force at the signing
Of . peace between Russia and
Japan and shall remain in force
! until . period, the date OF which
shall be fixed upon a year in ad-
vance.
Point AThe emperor Of all
Russia. on the coming into force of
above treaty, shall take the neces- \
sary steps to inform France OF said
treaty and shall propose that France
should join the same as an ally.
(SignedD wilhelm,
Nicholas.
(Countersigned) "Von Tschirsky
and Benkendorff.
"A Birileff."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

the bureau Of vital statistics in the Of
flee Of the health department.
Although last month was record
breaker Tor the amount Of the resi-
denee building permits issued, not a
single building permit Of any kind, had
been registered in the building de-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
Vital Statistics

Marriage Licenses.
Carmen CaTmonl, ~ years old, and
Matilda PuriE, IL years old. both OF OK
luhoma city
Homer Ware. 20 years old, and Hazel
r. Boyington, II years old both Of Choc-
taw
Arthur ]. Elliott. 30 years old Fort
sil and Isabelle A. StoCkwell. n years
Old, Kansas City.
huura nunohh, Z yosrs olu, anu nara
City.
Births.
Mr. md Mira William c. Shull 2sIl
West Thirteenth, boy.
Mr. and Mrs II. II. Brlney, 23i2 South
Harvey. n hoy.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel +. Griffin. 2S1I
South Broadway n girl
Mr. and Mrs, Thomas l.. Baker, b&
West California, n boy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
To Drive Out MslAris and Build Up
The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC You know
what you arc taking as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it is
Quinine and Iron in a Tastelcss form.
60c. (Ady)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

Average Daily Paid Circulation ............. 1881
(Sgncdl A MATHEWS,
Circulation Manager
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me this first day Of
April 1915 CUE NABB
(SeaD Notary Public
Ny commission expire July ~, 1910
No return privilege granted. No Extra editions IN.
Cuded The above statement does not lncud, any such
copies spols. loft overs advertisers copies compu
menAres files exchanges correspondents. Office use or
any copy In exchange Tor service,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

district and will make about twenty \
live speeches, closing At shauuek
April p.
heClIniie Is being opposed this year
for the democratic nomination in hi,
district by Claude Miller OF Altus. who
is stumpIrg the district and making an
aggressive campaign So far as is
known MeClintic will be the only mem
Der Of the lower house from Oklahoma
10 return for the Liberty loan drive.
=Naa
New Soldier (pointing to the obser.
yation balloon)-Whats them In the
air. mate
Veieran-Why don't you knowp
Ihem's canieens or aeroplanes--
Pearson, Weekly
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
McC Clintic to Speak
for Liberty Loan

Congre,,man NcClintie Of the
Seventh Qklahor 'I'irict will open
speaking tour IN district at Clinton
April 4 under li nices OF the third
Liberty loan car IN committee. He
will spend filrr rs IN the Seventh
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

partment's office up to noon today Thi,
will make the third consecutive day.
without a building permit issued.
old Tims Il Rejected.
The New State Shirt and Overall
company at 1872 West Fourth street.
employing about 800 workers. today was
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
March Circulation Statement

state OF OKLAHOMA, Oklahoma County. ~;
J. 4 hHthsNS being first duly sworn on hls oath, de-
poses ana says that he the circulation manager Of Tho
Oklahoma CITY Times published In Oklahoma city OKLA
aud that Tho paid circulation Of said newspaper for The
month OF March, 1918, was NJ follows.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

Lsx-Fo, win pspsin
A Liquid Digeuur Laxative pleas
ant 10 take JuH f one Soc bottle
for Indigestion ar "'lpaiion (Ady.)
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
HARDEN URGING
 SETTLEMENT IN
 ALSACE MATTER

Amsterdam, Jan. 22.-Germany should not take any territory from the Rus sian empire and might give back AL sace-Lorraine to France, Maximilian Harden declares in Die Zukunft. He says:
 He who wishes to tear away Po- land, Iithuanfa, Esthoni2 and Livo- nia from the Russian empire makes of this empire a mortal enemy, for Russia will not always have Lentnis- tic feelings. These countries would bring us no advantage. A Slavic strain through Germany would en- danger the country, not merely the life of East Prussia
 With regard to Alsace-Lorraine, Herr Harden writes:
 Neither Premier Lloyd-George nor President Wilson believes Germany is willing to surrender Alsace-Lor- raine to France at the present mo- ment, but what about Germany's at titude two or three years after peace is signed, when there can be fair consultation with the people? It was admittedly a mistake to take posses sion of AIsace and Lorraine. Must we
 always carry this burdensome inner 1 litance of our fcrefathers?'
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
STATE QUOTA OF SALE OF THRIFT
 STAMPS SMALL
Only Amounts to Slight Por- tion of the Annual In
 come of Population.

Hartford, Jan. 22.-Connecttcut's $26,- 100000 quota of the United States thrift stamps and war savings stamps, multiplied approximately 30 times would equal the estimated income of the people of this state during 1917. The per capita assessment of war savings stamps is fixed at $20, whereas the average income of Connecticut's citizens during 1917 was slightly in excess of $500. These figures have been prepared by the Connecticut di- rector of the National War Savings Committee.
 The ease with which the people of Connecticut should absorb the states s quota of War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps is urged by the State War Savings Committee in it's appeal to all sections of the state. The com mittee refers to the fact that it will be easy for some and difficult for oth- CTS to meet the individual require ments; one individual will fail to meet requirements, the other will eX- ceed expectations
 The 1917 income of the United States was $1s, 400, ,OO0,O0O more than the pre- vious year; indications are that the 1918 income will exceed that of last year. This being the case, the people of Connecticut should find it rela- lively easy to reach and surpass the government 1918 demands for pur- chase of War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps, the Connecticut com mittee points out
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
ORDER REVENGE
 FOR KILLING OF
 TWO DIPLOMATS

Petrograd, Jan. 22-Premier Le-- nine and Secretary of State Bonch- Burevitch have ordered the Red guard and soldiers to comb the-city for "the motor car with Red guards and sailors who killed Shingaof and Kok oshkine." The murder of the former ministers has created a feel ing of protest and revulsion among the Bolshevik officials, who are anx- ious to prevent the situation from get ting beyond their control.
 The Petrograd council of work mems and soldiers delegates has adopted a resolution of the strictest censure of the murderers. declaring it never could approve summary jus tice and that no crimes had been com- mitted by those killed. The resolu-. ton urged all soldiers to search for the murderers.
 It has been learned that the sailors who were among the assassins were not part of a crew stationed in Petro- grad, but had recently arrived from Finland, where they had been at tached to the Baltic fleet
 Four other members of the Ker- ensky government. patients in another hospital, were transferred today to a. prison by the Bolshevik authorities.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
 TAFT TO HEAD
 S1,OOO CLUBS McAdoo Asks Former Chief Executive to Assist in
 Organization.

Hartford, Jan. 22-Former Presi- dent William Howard Taft of New Haven has been appointed by Will liam G. McAdoo, secretary of the treasury, to serve as chairman of the Thousand Dollar Limit Club of Con necticut." This club. which will be composed of 500 or more of the most prominent citizens of this state, has for it's object the purchase of $1,000 worth of war savings stamps during the present year out of the savings of the members.
 Former President Taft has signifed to Secretary McAdoo his acceptance of this important place. In the near future MT. Taft will address to the prospective members of the club a personal appeal asking for their CO., operation in this movement, the re- suit of which will be the securing of at least $500,000 of Connecticut's ap- portionment of $26,000,000 of the war savings fund.
 Clubs of this character have been organized with great success in other states. and MT. Taft hopes that Con- necticut will not fall short of the quota assigned. The office of the state director of the Connecticut war savings committee will give it's CO., operation to MT. Taft in securing members.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
INSURANCE FOR
 MILLION BOYS NOW IN SERVICE

Hartford, Jan. 22.-One million United States soldiers and sailors have thus far failed to take out the soldiers and sailors insurance pro- vfded for them by the government. Because of this condition, the Council of National Defense has asked the Connecticut State Council of Defense to undertake a campaign to reach families of the soldiers and sailors and through them urge action by the men.
 The Cornell of National Defense is aiding the War Risk Bureau in the effort to get every man in the Army and Navy covered. The time for get ting under the insurance act expires February F and soldiers and sailors or their families must act before that time.
 The government insurance policy is not assignab1e, and payments under it to the insured or a beneficiary are not subject to claims of creditors of the insured or beneficiary. The in- sured may. at any time change the beneficiary or bene1ciaries.
 The rate of insurance charged by the government is cheap. For pre- miurns of $5,OG0, the monthly rate for man 21 years old is $3.25; for a man 30 years old, $3.45; for man 35 years old, $3.70. The insurance continues in force during the present year and for five years thereafter, at the close of which period the policy will be con verted, upon application, without med icaI examination into any form of in- surance selected.
 During the time the insurance is in force, the monthly premium to be paid the government increases at each anniversary of the policy to the premium described for the attained age of the policy holder.
 Premiums are to be paid monthly,
 and will, unless the insured elects
 otherwise, be deducted from pay due from the government.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
JAPANESE WAR POLICY UNDER
 FIRE AT TOKYO

London, Jan. 22.-The war policy of the Japanese government is to be sub jected to attack at the session of the diet which will be convened soon, ac- ccrding to advices from Tokio as for warded to Reuters. As is customary on the eve of meeting of the diet, the political parties assembled yestsr- day and issued declarations
 The Kensaikai, or opposition party asserts the government has failed to it's policy toward China, has not been sufficiently positive in it's support of tEe Allies, and has handled finances i1' judiciousiy. It says the government is unable tc read the public mind and is not supported by the people. The governments diplomacy, it declares, has always missed opportunities, es- recially IS regards China, with whose domestic affairs it interfered without Justification. The Kensaiki will en- deavor, the declaration says, to streng- then friendly relations with China It urges more complete devotion to the purposes c9 the Allies in prosNe0tfon of the war and advocates wiser expen- Gitures fo- national defense.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
PROPOSE: CABINET
 OF THREE
Senate Military Commit tees Bill Would Turn Over Prosecution of War to Small Board President to Fight Plan.

Washington, Jan. 21-Estab- lishment of a war cabinet of three distinguished citizens of demonstrated executive ability is provided in the Senate mili- tary committees bill as intro duced today by Chairman Chamberlin.
 President Wilson has served notice on Democratic leaders in the Senate that he will use all his influence and power to defeat the bill, while it's sup porters assert they will expend every energy to have it passed.
 The president will fight to a fin ish," was the word brought to the capitol today.
 ''To consider, devise and formulate plans and policies, general and special, for the effectual conduct and vigorous prosecution of the existing war, and to direct and procure the execution of the same.
 ITO supervise, coordinate, direct and control the functions and activi- ties of all executive departments, of ficials and agencies of the govern ment."
 Another section would give the war cabinet power to use the service of any or all executive departments and bur eaus.
 Subject to review by the president the proposed cabinet would have au- thority to make any necessary orders to any department or bureau and all the necessary rules and regulations The secretaries of war and navy are directed to assign to the cabinet such commissioned officers as may be re- quested and the president may appoint other officials to serve as subordin- ates of the cabinet. An initial ap- propriation of $500,O00 is proposed.
 One provision limits the life of the war cabinet to six months after the termination of the war, or at any earlier date after peace which the president may designate.
 The cabinet would be given author. ity over construction of appropriation acts, subject to the presidents re. vision.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
TREBLE DAMAGE
 SOUGHT FROM
 FORMER SHERIFF

Joseph Lesser's suit against Abe Levy, a former city sheriff, was com menced this afternoon in the Common Pleas Court In this suit Lesser claims damages of $750, or treble damages on the allegation that Levy nulcted him excessively for work done in his official capacity. Lesser employed Levy, then city sheriff, to make an attachment, and conduct a case in which considerable work was done. At it's conclusion Levy presented a bill for $164.66, which Lesser dis puted, but Levy demanded settlement, which was given. The suit was brought to recover treble damages as allowed by law on the ground that the fees charged were illegal. Attor- ney Henry Greenstein represents Lesser, and Foster & Morgan appear for Levy. The defense is that the fees charged were legal.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25

Field Marshal Conrad Von Hoetzen- dorf retains the command on the mountain front. He has represented the extreme element opposed to italy and as chief of the Austrian staff sought to provoke a collision with Italy during the Tripolitan war and has even been charged with using the Messina earthquake as a. pretext for Austrian intervention in Italian af- fairs.
 Gen. Boroevic's tactics on the Ital- ian front have been uniformly defens- i've, rarely offensive. For two years on the Isonzo front he maintained defensive and took the offensive only when German endorsements com pelled an advance. Since the forma- tion of the new Piave line his policy has been chiefly defensive
 The appointment of Gen. Boroevic, therefore, is construed as confirming reports that the enemy proposes to maintain a defensive attitude on the Italian front for the present. It is regarded also as a concession to the Slav element of Austria, as Boroevic is of Slavo-Croatian origin Gen. Boroevic stands entirely outside the military court favorites like Conrad Von Hoetzendorf, who, up to this time, has directed the Austrian mili- tary policy against Italy.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
DISAGREE OVER
 NEW HEIGHT OR
 WOMEN'S BOOTS

Boston, Jan. 22-Representatives of the New England shoe trade will con- fer with members of the commercial economy board in New York tomor- row regarding further changes in styles for women's shoes for fall, with a view to conserving leather. Although the board recommended maximum nine inch height in women's boots, the shoe men stood out fo 1-2 inches and accepted the suggestion that col ors be limited and unnecessary em- bellishments eliminated
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
SHIPS FOR ALLIES ALL HAVE ENOUGH
 COAL FOR SAILING

New York, Jan. 22.-No essents-1 ship in New York harbor is prevented from sailing for lack of fuel, accord ing to J. E. Parson, coal expert de- tailed by the United States shipping board to supervise the bunkering of vessels here. He said that of 213 ships awaiting coal in this port a week ago, only S1, none of the vital to the needs of the Allies,' remained to be coaled today.
 This was the first word to come from authoritative sources in, New
 York indicating that the fuel situa- tion had been relieved materially through the five day industrial sus- pension and it's resultant curtai1ed coal consumption and loosening of have been promised by rail.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
URrTC1sEs RAILWAY B1IM.

Washington, Jan. Clifford Thorne, former chairman of the Iowa state railroad commission, told the senate interstate commerce committee today that the administration railroad bill guarantees $500, ,O0o, 900 more to the railroad than Great Britain guar anteed to her railroads when she took control, and at the same time offers no inducement for the railroads to be efficient to the public.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
DEPENDANT FAILS TO FILE ANSWER;
 CASE DEF AULTED
Tuesday, Jan. 22

Judgment by default to recover $1,- 223.S9 damages and costs of S55-O5, has been rendered by Judge W. M. Maltbie in the Superior Court in the case of Frank J. Jessup against Rob ert A. Fosdick, both of Stamford. Jessup sued to recover on a grocery bill, the case being filed last June. The case was placed on the short calendar list in December, and again in Janu- ary, on a. motion for default to an swer. No answer having been filed, Judge Maltbie gives judgment for the amount claimed.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
SHOOTS HIMSELF
 AS PROPHECY OF
 KAISER FLIVVERS

Paterson, N. J., Jan. 22-Having prophesied that ''the kaiser will die, Jan. 1S," and Respondent be- cause the kaiser failed to make good the prophecy, Lombardus Muller, 8 retired sea captain, kill ed himself by shooting here today. He left a note which read:
 ''I have been a false prophet, therefore I have sinned against God"
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
NO WARNING IN
 CHINESE FIRING
 UPON MONACACY

Peking, Friday, Jan. 18-The at tack yesterday on the American gun boat Monacacy, in which one sailor was killed and two were wounded, was made near Kien Lihsien and came without warning. The attackers hid behind dike on the north bank of the Yangtse Kiang.
 The Japanese steamer Taluan also was subjected to fusilade.
 Washington, Jan. 22-American Min ister Reinsch's dispatches to the state department today reporting the at tack on the gunboat Monocacy con- tained no additional details to those already received in news dispatches. Minister Reinsch said he had made representations to the Chinese gov ernment.
 The commander of the Monocacy reported today that he returned the fire and silenced his attackers.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
GEN. BOROEVIC NAMED AUSTRIAN COMMANDER
 OVER MARSHAL'S HEAD
Situation on Southern Front Results in Junior Off, fcer Taking Leadership From Won Hoetzen- dorff-Policy of Defense Warfare
 Predicted by Italians

Italian Headquarters in Northern Italy Monday, Jan- 22
 By the Associated PressGen SzQa Boroevc has been pointed succeed the Archduke Eugene command the
 tire enemy front against Italy and is believed that the change have considerable effect the campaign The two picuous figures this front have been Field commanding the mountain front and vic, commanding along the Pave. Gen. junior of the field and his passing him nature of disgrace probably growing out of the operations this front
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
ZIoNIsTs START CAMPAIGN

Boston, Jan. 22.-A campaign to raise s15o,0OO, the quota allotted to New England in the $1,o00,o0o drive fer the Palestine restoration fund, was here yesterday. Resolutions were adopted pledging support to President Wilson in the war and ex- pressing thanks to the British govern nent and Allies for action in Pales- tire for :he Jewish people.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25

Recites Plot of Republican Leaders and Men to Take the Government Over Into Their Own Hands"-In Address Punctuated With Caus- kc Sentences the Senator Heatedly Charges That Since Our Entrance Into World Conflict Roosevelt Has Been Menace and Obstruc- ton to Successful Prosecution of War"-CaIls Colonel the Most Seditious Man of Conse- quence in America
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
PLAN TO HOLD "KNITTING DAY
 IN BALL PARKS

Chicago, Jan. 22-"Knitting Day" once a week will be established at National League parks during the coming season if plans under way here today are carried out It is said that five of the clubs favor the idea. Women would be admitted free on knitting day.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
GERMAN RAID FRUTTLESS.

Paris, Jan. 22-"A German raid west pf Navarin farm, in Champagne' was without result" says today's of ficial statement. Tn the reg1on or Auberive French patrols brought back prisoners There is no*5rhas <S report from the remainder OF sae. front"
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
PLEDGE TO SAVE FOOD.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Jan. 21- Committees in 5S of the 76 munich palities of the island have been ap- pointed by Federal Food Administra- tor Albert E. Lee to take charge in their districts of the pledge campaign for the conservation of food.
Republican farmer., 1918-01-25
STONE IN SENATE FLAYS ROOSEVELT; STYLES HIM
 A FRIEND OF THE KAISER

mia the Republican governor, he as- serted, named 63 Republicans and four Democrats. He gave the statis- tics to show, he asserted, that Demo- cratic governors had been non-par- tisan in their appointments while Republican governors had not.