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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
BAF ON ARMS
To MEX|CAkS
IS T|CHTENEO
Wilson'S Proclamation Gives
Warning to SmuggIers,
PROSECUTION PROMISED
Control Of Shipments Given
Secretary Of State,
CRy The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, July 26.-Effor,s
to prevent the smuggling farms and
ammunition into Mexico from the
United States are TO be rcdoubled
This was made known today at the
state department. after publication Of
a proclamation signed by the presi-
dent on July II restoring to the state
department control over shipments
OF munitions to the southern republic
which was invested in the war trade
board during the war
Prcsden, Wilson in his proclsma-
ton, referred to conditions OF domestic
violence in Mexico promoted by the
use OF arms or munitions OF war pro-
duced IN the United States and
warned citizens OF this country that
any violations OF the laws passed by
congre" in 1912 and 1917 regulating
shipments OF munitions would be
vigorously prosecuted
Power OF prescribing exceptions and
limitations to the application oi the
laws against shipments OF munitions
was delegated TO the secretary OF state
by the president 1t was said, however,
that no new policy was in contemplate
ing as the United States has beer
permitting shipments to go through to
the Carranza government from tim,
10 time
Before the United States entered the
war, Mexico purchased a larg'
quantity of munitions here and il il
from this supply that the shipment
have been made. The Mexican author
ities. however. have complained tina
shipments were not permitted TO com,
through in sufficient quantities to en-
able the government to prosecute
its campaign against bandits and last
week Ygnaeio Bonillas. the Mexican
ambassador, requested that his gov
ernment be permitted to purchase air
planes and munitions, so far as has
been announced, no action has been
taken on the request
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
10000 TROOPS
May GUARD LEFT
BANK OF RHINE
Small American Force TO Re-
main on Patrol Duty

PARIS. July 2o--The size Of the
force required for the occupation OF
the Rhineland under the terms of the
German peace treaty was. a question
under consideration by the supreme
council at today's session, For the
present, il IS said, force OF 10000
men is likely 10 be considered neces-
sary on the left bank OF the Rhine,
The organization OF the expedition
for the occupation of Silesia during
the taking of the plebiscite there also
was discussed by the council
The general understanding is that
all the allied and associated armies
should be represented. The par.icipa-
tion of American troops in this work.
however, depends upon ratification OF
tho peace treaty. il is pointed out. as
incase OF unfavorable action there no
longer would exist a reason for the
presence OF Americans with the allied
Il oops.
In any case, II is considered prob
able that the proportion OF Americans
in the expedition will be comparatively
small.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
White-Haired Mother Mortgages
Two Horses and Cow to Pay For
Trip to See Sick Soldier Son

hat and a new dress and when she
was ushered into the sick ward to
see her boy. he smiled weakly,
and after embracing and kissing
the white haired woman. re-
marked well, Nom. they can
put you In fine city clothes, but
they can't take the Texas walk
out Of your feet"
Young Hammond, who 10 the
eldest Of the family and q younger
brother, volunteered for service
At the outbreak Of the war He
cav active service in France and
his brother, 4 sailor, Is . member
Of the crew Of the army transport
Powhattan.
Mrs. Hammond said she had
written 10 Secretary Daniels ask
Ing that he be honorably dis
charged, now tina, the armistice
has been signed, so that he can
help Us run the farm
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
STATE OFFICIALS TO
INSPECT LANGST0N

Governor Robertson and members
Of the state board Of public affairs
left this morning for Lansston to
make an inspection Of the Colored
Agricultural and Normal university
with the view Of determining whether
the $4,000 appropriated by the last
legislature for the construction Of ad-
ditional buildings will be spent.
The governor visited the institu.
tion about . week ago and after his
return gave out . statement declaring
that the surroundings at Langston
the school buildings and grounds are
unsuited for educational purposes and
declared that he favored relocation
N the Institution.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
WOMAN VOTE
MUCH LESS
THAN MEMS
Precinct Counters See Failure
Of Part Of Bond Issues,
LITTLE INTEREST SHOWN
Less Than Ten Percent Of
Registration Represented,
Who Can Vote

Only taxpayers who are also
qualified electors are eligible 10
vote in ,oday'y election on the
various bond issues. according 10
II. G.. Oliver. secretary OF the
county election board. This in
cludes no, only persons who pay
taxes on real estate. but those who
pay taxes on personal property
such as watches, diamonds. etc, As
we'll.
Any qualified elector-who is Of
age. has resided in the state one
year, county six months and pre-
cinct thirty days--who has been
properly registered, is eligibI. to
vote on the amendments. II is
not necessary that he be a tax
payer Women who wish 70 vote
on the bond issues must have paid
taxes in their own name.
II is not necessary to present
registration certificates or tax re.
oeipts to wee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
0[.OER HOLDS
CITY BUDGET
ACTION OFF
Restraining Order Against
Excise Board Is Granted,
MIKE DONNELLY OBJECTS
Commissioner Says Use Of
Name Was Unauthorized.

Consideration OF the city budget by
the county excise board was STAYED
off, temporarily at least. by city Of
ficals this morning when a ,empor-
AIRY restraining order was obtained
from Judge George W. Clark TO pre-
vent the excise board from passing on
the budget.
The temporary restraining order
was issued by Judge Clark just prior
10 the time set for the board to con-
vene. City officials attempted to ge,
a restraining order late yesterday al
ternoon from Judge Edward d. Old
field, but Oldfield declined to issue
the order, saying he did not consider
the city had a cause for action under
the law and was not entitled to the
relief sought.
The application wa, presented a,
the Judges home. l4l5 North Klein
avenue.
Hearing Tuesday.
A hearing on the application for The
Injunction was Sc, by Judge Clark for
$50 next Tuesday morning The
order does not specify before whom
II would be held. merely stating "bc-
fore one OF the judges Of this court"
Judge Clark said it probably would
be heard by Judge Phelps.
The petition presented by the city
officials asks that the excise board
be enioiped from interfering with
modifying, or altering in any way"
the city budget
Mike Donnelly, commissioner Of
finance, was at the courthouse this
morning TO attend the meeting. The
petition included his name among
those OF the other commits sioner,
named As plaintiffs In the action. He
said the use OF his name on the
petition had not been authorized and
that he knew nothing about the meet
ing held by the commissioners yesier-
day afternoon a, which the municipal
counselor was instructed to file the
petition for the Injunction.
Board Surprised.
Members OF the board were some
what surprised when the order was
served upon them following the failure
Of the commissioners to obtain an
order last night
The budget calls for $l,2Y,24l 80.
against an appropriation OF $824,4@2 10
(Continusd on Psos z, Column 81
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
u. S. TO BUILD BIG
OIRIGlBlE HANGAR

WASHINGTON, July n,-Plans
completed by the naval engineers and
approved by Secretary Daniels call
for the erection at Lake Hurts. N. ].
Of one Of the largest dirigible hangers
in the world. Construction will be
started Immediately with 4 view to
completion in time to house the dirig-
ible which the navy is to purchase
abroad and bring to this country
next spring.
Officials said Il was probable a
second hangar Of the same sire would
be built in Florida.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
STRIKE OF AERIAL
MAIL PILOTS ENDS

WASHINGTON, July B.-An-
nouncement was made today At the
postoffice department that the first
strike Of aviators in history had been
settled. After a conference between
Second Assistant Postmaster Cener 4
Praeger and a representative Of the
air mail plane pilots, il was said that
the strike was the result OF a misun-
dersianding.
Six aviators who refused yesterday
to take the air with mail planes from
New York for Washington and Belle
fonte. Pa, and from the latter city to
Cleveland, have been reinsta,ed, il
was announced. They were dismissed
from the service yesterday. The two
pilots. whose dismissal led to the
strike have not been teinstated.
NEW YORK, July B.-Air mail
service between New York and Chi
caeo. which was suspended yesterday
by strike Of twenty pilots at the
local landing field in Belmont park.
was resumed TODAY.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
COMMITTEE FRAMES
RAILWAY LEGISLATION

WASHINGTON, July 26-The
country, railways will be returned
10 their private owners BY Jan !,
1920, with protective legislation, Sens-
tor Cummins OF Iowa, chairman OF
the interstate commerce committee Of
the senate, declared today.
For two weeks the committee has
been working on the proposed legisla-
tion for the return OF the roads.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
Marriages Between Yankee
Soldiers and German Girls
In Occupied Area Reported

COBLENz Thursday July A-Repors Of marriages between
American soldiers and German girls have been received headqua
from the during the
but charges have filed the
believed me marriages due misunderstanding regard
ing the characterization regulations.
before the treaty signed of ehapans
through informed the soldiers that marriages
permissible the Germans accepted the peace
Officers number of took place before this belief
special order from headquarters calling
ton Of Officers the fact that until the United States ,ied
the Germany and America technically
regulation prohibiting determination still in force
headquarters said that United satss
the with German girls will be prohibited
order
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
Gertrude Hoffman,
Dancer, Disappears

NEW YORK, July b.-Ger,rude
Hoffman. known on two continents
for her dancing, Is missing Her hus.
band. Max Hoffman. today employed
private detectives to trace her.
The dancer disappeared Wednes-
day. night leaving her husband IN
Fifth avenue TO enter a drug store to
make q purchase. When she did not
reappear, Hoffman Investigated and
found no trace OF her.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26

annual in1almenu OF .he indemnity
to be paid by. Germany
President Wilson's advisors said
today that after studying the letters
written by former President TAFT 10
Chairman Hays OF the republican ma.
tional committee. and several senator's
regarding reservations to the peace
treaty. the president had concluded
that Mr. Iait did not write for pub
licatlon They said the presiden, be
lieyed Mr.. Tai, was making an hon
est effort TO bring about a settlement
OF the league controversy and that
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fRr Tn. xas6cl.tsd Pr... ,

NEW YORK, July 26.-Mp.
William Hammond OF Gorman
Texas, mother OF eleven children.
summoned by telegraph to the
bedside OF her critically III SOL
der son, Ruel r. Hammond, "a
years old. arrived at St. Mary's
hospital in Hoboken today. She
mortsased two horses and . COW
TO raise the money 10 get here
and said she was paying 10 per-
cent interest on the loan, which
RueI will help pay-off when he
gets we'll"
Warned Of the high cost Of liv-
Ing in New York, Mrs. Hammond
brought vi,h her large bag OF
homemade Texas bread, which
she hoped. would last until her
return 10 German Nurses and
friends at the hospital raised q
fund 10 supply the impoverished
bat happy mother with shoes, .
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
GAS COMPANY
EXPECTED To
ASK FOR HIKE
Oklahoma Natural Starts on
Pine Line 10 Walters,
CONNECTS AT CEMENT
New Line to Be Fifty Miles
Long; 35 Miles l6-lnCh,

Construction work on fifty miles OF
gas pipeline from the Cement field to
the Walters field and Keys holdings
in southwestern Oklahoma has been
begun. II was announced by officials
of the Oklahoma Natural Gas COM
pany today.
Rate Hike to be Asked.
Thi, is taken to indicate that when
the line is completed, the Oklahoma
Natural will inform the corporation
commission that it now has an am
pie supply" OF gas available, and will
ask again that il he permitted to IN
crease its gas rates. This may mean.
in turn, il is expected. that the Okla
hoffa Gas X Electric company, which
buys ii, gas from the Oklahoma Nat
ural. will ultimately seek an increase
III ga, rate, to the consumer -.
The new pipeline will contain -
miles d l6- inch pipe and Is miles ot
l2.inch. II will connect up with The
l2-inoh line now running from Okla
homa City to Cement. and extend that
line into tn, newer gas fields near
Walters. Okla.
The Oklahoma Natural has four
di,ehing machines working now and a
large crew OF men and teams. Two
mile. Of bitches have already been
constructed.
Work Under Contract.
The work 10 being done under con.
tract and 10 expected to b. completed
long before cold weather The com
pany believes the new field will give
O.lahoms City ri the Gas It can use
this winter.
On completing hs Cement line the
Oklahoma Natural asked for higher
rates, relying on the promise OF the
corporation commission to grant them
when the company could show an
"ampie supply" Of gas. II ~as decided,
however. that the Cement gas did not
form an ample supply" 50 the higher
rate, were denied. Another applica-
ton when the new line is completed
Is thought sure.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
TELEPHONE COMPANY
GETS MORE OFFICES

Need of more office space has re-
suited in the Pioneer Telephone COM
pany taking possession OF the second
and third floors of 5l9h North
Broadway. formerly occupied by the
Metropole hotel. The building is
being remodeled TO ii, the use of the
telephone company. G. J. Cassel-
berry says the new offices will be
ready for occupancy within thirty
d.vs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
SAILORS
ARE VICTIMS OF
SHIP EXPLOSION
OreadnaughtS Successfully
Lifted by Gatun Locks,
buLLETIN.

ON BOARD THE U. 8. s.
NEW MEXICO. Friday, July IS.
BY wireless and Colon. )--Lieut-
tenant Ellis and. Sergeant Won
Berg were killed today and three
persons were injured In q colli-
sion between an amy airplane and
naval seaplaus at the entrance
to the Colon harbor.
The two machines were wreck
ed. Lieut.. DuGen and Mschinist
Thomas were severely injured.
Ensign Ostin was hurt less
seriously. q.
ny international News servioe.)
ON BOARD THE u. 5. s. AR
KANSAS WITH THE PACIFIC
FLEET, July b.-(By Wireless)-
Twelve men were killed on board the
United States naval ship Melville or
Thursday night in a boiler explosion
The Melville was being towed
through the Panama Canal a, the tim,
by the auxiliary cruiser Prairie.
An army aviator lost his life when
the army plane No collided with the
navy plane 1853 over Ellis Bay or
Friday His name was unknown and
his body had not been recovered when
this dispatch was written.
Two other flyers were injured. They
were Austin frank, name and address
uuknown), who was on the naval ma.
chine. and l.. Dugan OF the army craft
The Mississippi, New Mexico the
oiler Wyoming and the New York
ooaled at the Colon docks and then
proceeded to Catun Lake where they
anchored alongside Of the Arkansas
The Texas had no, completed her
ooaling but was expected TO be under
way soon.
The ships were scheduled TO pro-
ceed through the canal abou, moor
today. !
Admiral Rodman and 4 few other
officers Of the fleet visited Ga,un
Lake Friday afternoon and spent some
time fishing. Only the officers were
Continued on Page 2. Column ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
President Tells Lodge He
Did Not Bring From Paris
All Documents on Treaty
President Expected to Issue Statement Of Views Before
Beginning Western Speaking Tour

WASHINGTON, July 6- Prcsi-
dent Wilson today informed Senator
Lodge, chairman Of the foreign rela-
tons committee, that he was not able
to bring from Paris a complete file
OF papers relating to the peace nego-
tlatons and that he would be able
to submi, TO the committee only pa
pets which happened to be in my
hands when | left France"
The president also informed Sena-
tor Lodge that so far as he knew the
allied and associated governments
had not reached any agreement for
the division among themselves OF the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
SHARTEL PRESIDENT
OF NEW CITY CLUB

John W. Shartei, general manager
OF the Oklahoma Railway company
va. elected temporary president OF
the new City club at a meeting in the
Skirvin hotel today. Roy f, Finer,y
was elected secretary -treasufer and
f. ]. Wallace vice president. A conf
mttee on bylaws and constitution
consisting OF J. s. Ross, {. T, ingalls,
and w. A. Longmire was appointed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
Palmer Case Before Committee.

WASHINGTON. July rs. The
senate Judiciary committee today be.
gan consideration Of the ma" OF
testimony taken during the invest.
ration OF the fitness Of Attorney Gen
eraj A. Mitchell Palmer TO hold OF
flee. The nomination Of Mr.. Palmer
10 held up In the senate pending the
report Of the committee. The com
srittee concluded hs hearings yester-
day after Mr.. Palmer again had ap-
peased before Il and completed his
deniai Of all charges brought against
him.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
BULLETIN
(By The Associated Prsss.)

tBy The Associated Prsss.)
PARIS, July A-Ths suprsms
eouaeil Of The psaes eoafsrsnes
decided tAis afternoon to end q
communication 10 Tie huagariaa
peopIs, advising them that II they
eject tAs BslA Ksn eovsrnaent
and institute Q gevsSnnsst With
which The eoafersaes eaa dsai,
the bIoekads Will - Ailsl aad
fee1 rsiisf psevilsA
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
SENATE COMMITTEE
WORKS ON DRY BILL

WASHINGTON, July 26.-Consid-
cradle progress on the senate ptoh,-
bi,ion enforcement bill was made to-
day BY the judiciary sub committee,
but as only a few senators attended
decisions on the legislation were ten
tative These included reaffirmation
OF approval OF the house provision
fixing the maximum alcoholic con-
tent Of beverages at one-hsli of one
percent
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26

NEW YORK. July 1.AEnd Of the
strike Of 10000 marine workers which
has tied up shipping in Atlantic and
gulf port, for the last three week,
was announced here by Gustav II.
Brown. general secretary Of the In
ternational Seamen's Union, who
added tina, ships would be moving BY
this afternoon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
FIGHTING REPORTED IN
CAPITAL OF AlSACE
(By The Associated Press)

BERLIN, July 26.-Disorderly con.
ditions in Strasbourg, the capital OF
Alsace, are reported in advices re
ceiyed here, Sanguinary conflicts be.
tween the French military and civil
ian, are alleged to have occurred.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
Marconi Gets Damage Award.

LONDON, July b.--An award Of
10000 pounds damages was given TO
the Marconi company today in a sui,
for breach Of contract brought agains,
the government The contract was in
connection with the construction OF
the imperial wireless system,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
no apology TO Be
GIVEN c0l0MBIAnS

WASHINGTON. July 26-Colom-
bla has agreed TO senate amendments
to the treaty between that country and
the United States BY which sug
gestions of regret by this country Tor
the partition OF Panama we're elimin-
ated, Chairman Lodge OF the senate
foreign relations committee. said to-
day after a conference with Secretary
Lansing at the state department
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26

Congress Recess
To Be Five Weeks

WASHINGTON, July 26-Republcan house leaders
after informal conferences today with leaders
cded to begin the house August 2 and continue
September g. Few senators objected to the program
said
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
MEXICO bELlTTLES
TAMPICO "INCIDENT"

PARIS, July n.--The Mexican le-
ration here received 4 dispatch to-
day from the ministry Of foreign at
fair, at Mexico City. asking the lega-
tion TO make il known that the Tam
pico incident is without Importance y
The Tampieo incident" referred
10 by the Mexican ministry Of foreign
affairs no doubt refers TO the robbins
OF American soldiers who went up
the Temei river July 6 from the U
S. S. Cheyenne, anchored In the har-
Dor.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26

Ume.
Defeat OF at least a part OF the bond
issues and proposed charter amend
ncnts in the city election today was
conceded at noon today by a number
OF precinct election officials who were
canvassed by the Times. While no Of
iicial was willing TO give an exact
estimate Of the way the vote was run
ming, they declared that from the ex-
pressions OF voters they were sure
that the majority wore voting mo" On
nearly every proposition. A number
Of other precinct officials refused TO
give an opinion on the election.
The forecast OF light vote was
borne out fully in the election. Up
70 noon scarcely 10 percent OF the to-
tai registration OF the city was repre-.
sented by ballots Women were run
ming far behind the men In most pre-
cincts. the men were outvoting the
women three and four to one.
Polls close at o'clock tonight, and
counting the ballots will start imme-
diately. |, is though, tina, the results
OF the election will be known BY ~
o'clock tonight at the latest. since %
ew ballots will have TO be counted.
Following is partial list OF repre-
sentative precincts here from which
election reports were made:
Ward One, Precinct Three.
Votes cast up ~ IL o'clock---O.
Total registration---S5O.
Mems vote. 30; wonen's votes 70
All bond issues considerably be-
hind; amendments probably d.
feated.
Ward One, Precinct Nine.
Sixty-o voted on amendments
and tifty-seven on bonds by noon.
Twenty women had voted.
Total registration in precinct-4sO
Majority Of ballotJ cast sgains,
both bonds and amendments.
Ward Two, Precinct Three.
Twenty -one men and nine women
had voted BY noon.
Total registration in precinct-2N
Early votes show opposition to
bonds and amendments.
Ward Two, Precinct Four.
Nineteen men and five women had
voted by noon.
Total registration in breeinot-2U.
Ward Two, Precinct Two.
Eight men and seven women had
voted by noon.
Ward Two, Precinct Eleven.
Eleven men aud nine women he'd
voted by noon
Total registration in preci0e(
more than 500.
Result OF votes show defest q
bonds and amendments 10 pfeciset
Ward Two, Pfseinet ThistesU.
Fifteen men had voted By noon
Total registration Of precinct over
200
Ward Two, Prsciaet YiitssA.
Total vote cast to IL o'clock-lS.
Total registration abou, AO
Mems vote. IS; women's votes. Z .
All bond issues defeated; i've
smendmeols defeated.
Wssl flk0, Precinct Thirtsss.
Eighteen votes essf to II o'clogk
Thirteen men. women Il
Total registssiou s1ssea1unt
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-26
Golfers Bought BY Crevsll Co.

NEW YORK. July b.-Directioo
and control of Golfers Weekly. in
cluding all books and other publica-
,ions issued by p. F. Collier, Inc,
has passed to the Crowell Publish
ing company, under the terms Of q
contract signed here yesterday.