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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
BO|C AND |NCL|S
HEARING IS SET
FOR NOVEMBER 4
Motion Of State PoStponeS
Case for Three Months,

The preliminary hearing Of J. Henry
c Boig aud R. J." Inglis, on a charge
Of embezllcment, scheduled before
the court OF Justice Joe Deuprec, wal
set ahead today to November 4. upon
application Of the state {. ID Ben
nett, attorney for the defense, .ob.
jeo,ed 60 such a remote date for the
hearing but was overruled By the
court
That one OF the principal witnesses
for the state is in Texas and not
available a, the present, was one rea-
son set forth Tor the pos,pouemen,
and the present pressing business OF
the office OF the county attorney was
another.
Boig and lnglis are charged jointly
on ssS counts, involving embexrle-
ment OF about 5000. and twenty other
counts will be used in the preliminary
hearing by the county attorney. Rob
crt Burns. making an aggregate Of
approximately $1,000. The defend
ants were promoters OF the Midland
Motor Car and Truck company.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
Planes Destroyed
In France, Fliers
Tell Committee
(By international News Service,

tBy International News Scryice)
NEW YORK, July D.-Dircct evi.
dence that enormous quantities OF air.
planes, plane parts and army equip.
ment OF all kinds was "wan,only"
destroyed in France after the armiS.
tice was gwen the congressional sub.
committee sitting here today by
aviatorS and mechanics who par,ici-
pated III the destruction.
Armed guards patrolled the vicinity
Of the huge bonfire in order TO pre-
vent photographs being taken, accord.
ing 70 witnesses.
The first witness was Paul l.. Lock-
wood Of Stamford. Conn, former
llcu,enan, in the air service. He said
he had been informed by other air
service Officers that engines and gas
tanks were chopped from the planes
for salvage as Junk. and that wings
and iuselage being OF wood and can
vas, were piled up and burned.
Another witness was John {. Nc
kaugue, former aviator, OF BROOKLYN
who testified he personally saw two
of these huge bonfires.
How many planes did you actually
see destroyed-with your own eyes
asked Congressman Bland OF Indiana.
About $50" said Mckaugue.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
Burglar-P roof Vault Holds
Senate Text of French Pact

cordng to Secretary Sanderson Of
the senate, until il ha, been finally
deposited IN the state department
vaults
With the receipt Of the treaty
which is the only copy in the United
States and bears the signature Of
Premier Clemenceau. and the grand
seal OF the French republic as we'll as
Presden, Wilson's signature. the iron
grating separating the executive clerk
from the rest Of the Secre,aty's office
was ordered closed and locked. anil
all persons entering the secretary's
office except those whose identity
was known were closely scrutini,ed
Senate officials also declined TO send
The treaty TO the government printing
office so that printed copies could be
made, but had typewriter copy
made inside the barred enclosure.
Another precau,ion was the depos.
ii'ng OF the French treaty in a big
vault in the office OF the disbursinu
officer OF the senate, which i, moi
only fire but burglar proof.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
CADET TRAINING
: May Be HALTED
Military Course ain High
School Is Threatened,

With the ourtailnent of the COM
missioned personnel of the army, J.
"a. Whitefotd, superintendent of
schools, is in doubt whether military
training will be fostercd by the gov
ernment again in the high school this
year. Military training was offered
to the students last year. The war
department furnished an officer for
giving instruction Lieut. Morton OF
the u. s. A.. who was last in charge
here, has since gone 10 Camp Taylor,
bu, was expected 10 return with the
opening OF school
Whiteiord is anxious for military
training to continue in the high school
bu, says unless the war department
gives aid il will be impossible. A
class OF 200 students took advantage OF
the course last year. Although the war
has ended, more boys we're expected
to take IL up this term Rifles and uni.
forms have been promised, says White
ford. Three hours OF drill a week
were required and credit a school
work was allowed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
earle BROTHERS
TO CET NO BAIL
Boys Held for Killing Of
John n, LeSSenger,

With the close of the preliminary
hearing Of Lowden md James Carrie,
on manSlaughter charge, before Jus
tice 7. T. Donnell, this morning. the
two de-7danN were bound over TO
the district court without bail, and
have been committed to the county
jail to await trial. The earle broth
rrs are charged with shooting John
Newell Lessinger OH the morning OF
July Is.
Witnesses on the stand this morn
ing for the state were Capt. F~ank
iiaeiner OF the police force, Lee
Mullinex, Bertillon expert. John Hu-
batka, captain OF electives, and NJ.
!. Lessenger, brother OF themurdered
boy. The defense used [ NJ. Les
singer and II {. Iessinger, father and
brother, respectively, OF John Newell
LesSinger
Luther Bishop, county jai'or. and
w. $ McAtee, undertaken, were not
used as witnesses i this mornings
hearing
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
NEWSIE ISSUES
QUICKEST 'ExTRy'

Flames were shooting up the Ameri-
can National bank building this morn
ing. Someone had thrown one Of
those pe,ky cigarets from a window
and the customary awning was burn
ing In its customary vivacious fashion.
A crowd gathered--as crowds will
on such occasions.
Fire apparatus changed up impor-
family.
Then a uewsie standing on the cor
ner saw his opportunity:
"Extryi Extryl All about the fire !"
he shouted while the flames we're still,
sizzling.
That hoy will be = merchant prince
some day.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
FIRST DIVISION
WILL embark At
BRES1 AUGUST Is
Only 5000 Men to Be Left
in Occupation Army,

COBLENZ. TUESDAY. July 29-Thc
first division of the American army
will begin en,raining for Brest. on
its return to the United States abou,
August Is, according TO informal in
formation from central headquarters
received here TO-DAY This will leave
a total OF abou, 5000 American troops
in the army OF occupation. This force
would be composed OF the Eighth in
iantry which prohasly will be garrl-
soned at Coblenz. with a company OF
engineers, a company OF military po-
lice and unit OF artillery.
This program. is was said here, was
subject to change by the allied council
at Paris.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
MINISTERS DRAW
new ORDINANCE.
ON DANCE HALLS
Substance Of Proposed Law
Not Disclosed at Present,

4 new ordinance which, ministers
hope. viii meet the approval OF the
city commissioners in regard to the
dance hail matter has been drawn up
and viii he submitted 20 the COM
mission as soon a, the dance COM
mttee of the ministerial alliance
passes "n Il, according to Rev +. l.
Thompson, a member Of the commit
tee The substance OF the new ordi-
nance is no, to be announced until
after il had been passed upon by the
committee
Thompson told the alliance at a
meeting this morning in the Y. NJ.
{. \. the committee had drafted sew
eral ordinances for submission 10 the
commissioners, but that all had failed.
He hopes that the one now drawn
up will be passed. Thompson will
leave on vacation this week and his
place in the anti-dance figh, will be
taken by Rev H. +. Swan.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
SLAYER ESCAPES,
HANGS HIMSELF.
Murderer of Mother Was Be-
ing Taken TO Jail,

kELLERTON, Iowa. July 10
Roy Emerson OF Creston, Iowa re-
Gently convicted Of numbering his
mother, early today escaped rom
guards who were taking him to jail
al Mount AYR. and committed suicide
by hanging himself under a highway
bridge near here. He used his belt
and a piece OF barbcd wire.
Emerson, accused of beating his
mother to death with an iron brace
and throwing her body down an e,e-
vator shat, in thHr undertaking es-
tablishment at Crestou last May, was
convicted Of second degree murder
at Mount Ayr, July 70.
A few days later he was released
on $1,000 bail pending appeal OF his
case to the supreme court.
Accompanied by his 0-year old
wife, Emerson then went TO Dcs
Moines where he stayed with friends
while trying to obtain work Last
night word was received from CreS,
ton police that Wnl Wallace OF
Greenfield had repudiated his part oil
'Emerson's bond The convicted mur-
derer was rearrested and under guard
OF Deputy Sheriff Ed Hayner OF
Union county and two other men,
started back to Mount Ayr in a motor
car,
When near kcller,on the machine
broke down and while repairs were
being made. Emerson escaped With.
in few mipuscs the entire community
was searching the surrounding eoun-
try and the alarm was sptead all over
the southwest section OF the state No
trace Of Ewerson was found until a
farmer reported that he had seen a
man 60 uder the highway bridge
The search parties wen, there and
found Emerson's lifeles. body dang
ling from a girder. lie had been
dead only q few minutes.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
FEDERAL OFFICIALS PROBE RACE RIOTS
"People Want Peace Treaty
Ratified" Cummings Says
(Ry Tho Associated Press

WASHINGTON, July 30.-Homer
S. Cummings, chairman of the democratic
national committee, who returned to
Washington today from a two-months'
speaking tour in the west, said he was
firmly convinced that the great mass of
people, regardless of party affiliations,
favored a speedy ratification of the peace
treaty.
my sincere belief" said Mr.. Cum
mings, lis that the people are overwhelm-
ingly in favor of the league of nations
and believe that they are satisfied with
the covenant as it stands"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
TWO MEN DROWN
WHEN SUBMARINE
SINKS SUDDENLY
G-2 Obsolete Craft, Goes
Down in Deep Water,

'bF international news Service
NEW LONDON. Conn lu,y Nu-
The United State, submarine G.2
which had been stationed at ''c sub
marine base hc-e. sank suddenly I.
the bottom Of the sound, three mile,
of Pleasure Beach. about > O'Clock
'hrs morning and two members of
CREW OF twelve men were drowned
The other m~bcrs OF the ,rcw 6
capped and were picked M NY the rev
culr Jut,cr ADu,Nuct The G.2 went
down N deep water and +, will hc .
i,.'.u', task 70 either raise her or
find the buIic, OF the two drowned
men TN" Submarine N-} and RS
which were II the base when the ac-
r,der' happened we're rushed to the
O., assistance and are making ef.
.nr'> 70 find the l'., urlrsca Graf,
The CO went ,l' i'r c,p,rimcntal
work hi, morning and without warn
rug her nose dinp'l and nt plunged
90 the bottom The uawcs ~ the tw5
men drINncl could Il he 'ca-nci ~
:, an cN''y hour is afternoon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
.S|NCLETARY LOGS
new ROAD ROUTE.
Roads Official Takes Trip 10
Pratt, Kansas,

A new route from here TO King
fisher which cuts ont the bad road
between Oklahoma City and Fl Reno
has been found by X. ~ Sngletary,
good roads officer who returned yes
terday from trip to Pratt, Kan, dur
ing which he made 4 descriptive log
Of the route from here y that city.
The new route 10 Ningfisher Is.
north TO Bri,ton, west SIX miles, north
eleven miles, west one mile 10 Lock-
ridge, west one mile. north five miles
TO Cashion, west five miles. north
one e-Quartcr mile. west one-half mile
10 Reeding, north one.quarter mile,
west eight and one half miles 10 King
fisher.
Sineietaty says that this road Is in
fine condition and has been dragged
~ the way The road by way OF Fl
Reno is In bad condition and rough,
b says.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
GOVERNOR ENTERS
GRADING DISPUTE

Governor Robertson today took a
hand in the ALLEGED unfair treatment
OF farmers N grading wheat when he
directed John A. Whtehurs, presi
dent OF the state board Of agriculture
to make an investigation OF reports
Of alleged improper practices and
dealings on the part OF buyers al,
RYAN.
Mr. Whi,ehurs, said he would de
tail one OF his inspectors 10 look into
the situation. and that il conditions
warrant the attorney general will be
asked 10 proceed with some kind Of
civil or criminal action against those
responsible for the alleged unfair
treatment, il was said.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
]. s. SECRET
AGENTS SEEK
RIOT CAUSES
u. S, Department Of Justice
Actively Investigating,
SITUATION IS SERIOUS
Leaders in Washington Dis
orders Under Arrest.

tBy International News scrvlce)
WASHINGTON, July 80 - The
widespread race riots IN various parts
OF the United States are under in
vestlgailon by the United States gov
ernment. Trusted agents OF the de-
partment OF Justice and other govern
mental organizations are endcavoring
10 determine exactly what is behind
the spread Of assault and murder
throughout the northern states. Tho
situation admittedly is very serious.
Starting here in Washington there
have been race clashes in a dozen
other localities eliminating in the
present riotlng in Chicago.
Facts to Be Determined.
The inquiry now under foot is de-
signed to determine these facts:
first-Whcther there actually ex-
lists regularly organized body whose
object II Is to stir up racial hatred in
order to emphasize apparen, unrest
in the United States.
Second-Whe,her there is any con-
nectlon between the present series Of
race riots and the pro-German propa-
ganda that Immediately preceded the
entrance OF the United States into
| the war.
Thlrd-Whcther there is any actual
connection between The present race
disturbances and the activities of the
J. w w, a score OF whose leaders
now are under severe prison sent.
| cnoeS.
Steps Being Taken.
| Naturally the officials concerned
IN the Investigations are not talking
for publication Privately they de-
clare that the less said about their
work the easier 1t will be. However,
II generally is accepted that steps are
being taken 10 combat further spread
OF the disturbances. In this connec-
ton II is known that the authorities
have secured possession Of much i'm
portant information as the result oi
the arreS, OF leaders OF the rccen.
rioting here in Washington.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
Three 0kLAn0uANS
GIVEN WAR MEDALS

WASHINGTON, July Coward,
Of the distinguished service cross to
twenty-one more Officers and enlisted
men OF the American cvpeditionary
force, were announced today by the
war department
Among those honored were Ser
geants John A. Hogan, Heavener,
okla Clyde O Hoffman III Reno.
Okla, and Private Frank II. Morey.
May, Okla.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
MADDOX APPOINTED
FORESTER FOR CITY

The appointment Of J. A. Maddox,
a nurseryman, as city forester to sue
ceed Walter Snyder. recently re-
signed, was announced today by Joe
Patterson, commissioner OF public
property. Maddox, according to Pat
terson, is well versed in the care OF
trees and shrubbery. He has had
charge of the spraying OF trees in the
city park department for the last few
months.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
MEMORIAL To.
y !: + = Ar HEROES.
IS DISCUSSED.
Paul Bartlett, Famous SCuIp-
Tor, ConferS With Governor
AN ARCH IS SUGGESTED
Monument TO Cost From
$500,000 to Million, Plan,

Plans for the erection OF the me
mortal monument TO Oklahoma men
who died IN the war were discussed
this morning at an informal meeting
O. the commission which is to super
wise building the monument, and Paul
Wayland Bartlett, famous sculptor.
whose services have been engaged by
the commission for the discussion and
preparation OF tentative plans.
No Decision Reached.
!. The purpose Of the conference, It
was stated, was for an informal ex-
change OF views and to give mem.
bcrs OF the commission an opportun
ity TO meet Bartlett, and nothing
definite WAS arrived at The comms-
sion did, however, ask Bartlett TO sub
mi, within the next few weeks draw
iugS OF suggestions for monument
Bartlett. whose home is in Washing
ton, is regarded as one OF the foremost
sculp,ors OF the world He has tray-
cei extensively and specimens of his
work can be found in many notable
places in-foreign countries.
$4,000 For Investigation.
The last legislature appropriated
$1,000, TO be spent by the governor
and the commission in studying the
situation and periec,ing plans, which
are IN he submitted IN the lrpi stature
which will he asked to make the ap-
preparation for the erection OF the
monument, which it is estimated will
cost between $4,000 and 100000
The meeting. which began this
morning. will be continued this after
noon, II was announced.
One OF the tentative plans is to erect
magnificent arch south OF the
CAPITOL
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
Naval Patrol Boat Wrecked

WASHINGTON. July N.-Thc ma
val patrol boat May, converted
yacht, has been wrecked of Cape
lIngano, San,o Domingo 4 de
layed dispatch received at the navy
department today said the crew OF
men was rescued by the
lighthouse tender Lilac and the sub
marine chaser 10, which responded
to distress signals from the May.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
PATTERSON SEEKING
NAME FOR LlONESS

Commissioner Joe Patterson and
Charlie, Irwin. 700 keeper at Wheeler
park, are asking for suggestions for a
name for new lioness received a,
the roo. The animal was obtained
from Memphis in a trade that in
volved the departure of two baby
fawns born at the roo two months
ago.
The lioness was obtained to keep
General Joffre. the lion, from becom-
ing lonesome.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
SPECIAL RANK VOTED
PERSnlMe and MARCH

WASHINGTON. July D.-favor.
able reports OF bills authorizing tho
appointment of Generals John J Per-
shing and Pcyton {. March. chief Of
staff tp the pcrmsncn, rank Of gem
eral, were ordered today by the hosiss
military committee.
The vote on General PerShing vac
unanimous. bu, the committee divided.
Z 10 7 IN General March Pre- iousIy
the committee voted down, 10 q. {
motion TO confer the permsnen. rank
Of lieutenant general on General
March.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
0KMULGEEANS PROTEST
TEARING DOWN WALL

A telegram received this morning
signed by q number OF citizens of Ok.
mulgee protested to the governor
against the tearing away of the stone
wall which surrounds the famous old
Creek Indian tribal house and asked
the governor to intervene. The teie-
gram protested THAT the wall should
remain intact for historical reasons
The governor wired in reply tha, It
was not a matter over which he held
any jurisdiction.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
BULLETIN.

WASHINGTON, July 30. -
Informal discussion among SEN
ators today developed that oppo-
sition TO the special defensive
treaty with France which was
sent to the senate yesterday BY
President Wilson is likely to be
centered along two general lines
that II is directly antagnostie
to tho tradition Of no entangling
alliances and that Il subverts the
constitutional right Of congress
to determine questions of war or
peace.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
POLICE FAIL TO FIND
DISORDERLY NEGROES

The morning shift report a, police
headquarters says that a detail OF
plainclo,hesmen wen, to house "
the 700 block on East Seventh street
in answer 10 report that negroes
we're acting in a disorderly manner
The police returned with the tepor,
tina, there was no foundation TO the
calf
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
BLACK SEA PIRATES
GET IS MILLION, REPORT

LONDON, July N.-Pira,es operat-
ing on the Black sea have held up
and robbed the steamer Constantine
OF SlSW0,Oc0 worth OF notes and gold.
sad news agency dispatch from
ConStantnoplc TODAY.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
nnv The Assoclnted press

WASHINGTON. July j0-Unusual
steps to guard the Official text of the
French defensive treaty submitted
Yesterday 10 the senate by Preiidtn;
Wilson penHing final action upon the
convention bv that body, are being
taken, it became known today. and
these precautions will continue, ac.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
ROAD COMMISSIONER
TO ATTEND MEETING

Henry Wood state highway COM
missioner, left last nigh, for Kansas
City TO attend the meeting OF road
commissioners o! the middle western
states for the purpose OF discussing
plans for obtaining more federal aid
for state road work
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
Talks
With President

WASHINGTON, July 10 Senator
Dillingham; OF Vermont, frs, OF the
republican senator's to see President
wilson today when he resumed his
discussion OF the treaty with mem
bers OF the senate majotity. Announced
on leaving the White House that he
expected to vote for the treaty with
reservations.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
BULLETIN !

WASHINGTON. July so,-5A
bill to dspoM undesirable aliens,
under which the soypsnnssa nsy
send home enemy iiisas ~ h.
termed in this eosstry. vas Jssseo
todsy In ~ Asusa
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
BELGIAN COMMERCIAL
BODY FAVORS TREATY

BRUSSELS, Tuesday, July %
The foreign affairs committee OF the
Belgian chamber Of commerce today
passed iayorably upon the question OF
the ratification of the peace treaty
with GERMANY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
Honduran Leaders Imprisoned.

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua.
July N.-Ptesident Bertrand of Hon
duras, was reported today in sdis-
patches received here, to have i'm
prisoned all the leaders Of the parties
headed by Vice Presiden, Membreno
and General Lopez Gutierrez. as re-
suit of revolution proclaimed re-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30

LOCAL FoRGcAsT - Generally fair
weather tonight and Thursday, not
much change In Temperature.
STATE FoRecAsr-Tonloht and
Thursday gerersly fair weather; prcbs.
bly, local showers In northwest portion.
cooler Thursday In northwest portion.
kANsAs-Partly cloudy with local
thunder showers late tonight or Thurs.
day. Cooler Thvrdsy and In north
portion iate tonight
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-30
BROKEN
BY FLUSHING
SEWERS
Patterson Says Practice viii
Use Up Filtered Reserve,
SAMPLE TO BE ANALYzED


u the plan ~ flushing sewer, cash
n'Eht rs continued. this city viii be
without i'ctcl nl'c- within ten days.
COMMISSIONS J.c Patterson said TIL,
morning The amount of water used
IN flushing last utsrt was so crur.
NOUS that 'hr strain a. the pumping
station broke i,HN ME large pump
at ; o'o',,k 'm, m,uug It j., I've
lieyed 'hc pump N'i hc repaired By
late th, afternoon
Reserve Supply Drops.
Patterson saws the accident would
not have occurred hai he been uo'i-
fled that the ire plugs would be
opened la.' night Many thpuSlnb,
gallons of ii',Fcl water we're ,urnc
into the sewers, Since SUNDAY the
reserve supply oi Uttered water IN
the clear we'll AZ the pumping station
has dropped five feet leaving hu,
eight feet lu reserve. II this reserve
i, used up. the city will be using un
Uttered water.
Patterson took a sample 81 the VI
ter al the pumping station TIM, Nom
ing to have It examined II It /,
found 70 he impure for drinking pur
pose, he will issue warning |.
bul it,
Another Pump Needed.
Patterson saws another large pum'
should hc installed a, the nurun,uu