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VOLUME TWENTY-ONE HOME EDITION ARDMORE, MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1915 4:00 P.M. NUMBER 82. If ALLIES FURNISHING EQUIPMENT EOR R01I1ST0 ENTEIH Germans Said to Have Sent a Mysterious Force into Austria as a Precaution against any Possible Roumanian Attack Kitchener Says he Does not Know When the War Will End, but that it Will Begin in May-Reports that. British Have Captured Lille Still UnconfirmedIf true, it Means Big Dent in German Lines New Russian Advance upon Cracow is ReportedRussia Said to be Sending New Army of Million and Half Men to -the French Advances About Soissons Admitted at Berlin, but Hca-vv French Losses are Claimed Near Perthes. LONDON, Jan.

11. There is increasing indication that Roumania is preparing for war. The allies are understood to be furnishing equipment for the Roumanians for six hundred thousand men. The Germans have sent a mysterious force south into Austria. It is believed that this is a precaution against a possible Roumanian attack.

British critics says that the lack of stirring battles at the present time is due to waiting until a more complete has been Gossip reports iS'w know when trie war win enu, out in in luay. Reports that the British have captured Lille, France, are still unconfirmed. If true, it means that a big bend has been made in the German lines. A new Russian advance upon Cracow is reported. Russia is sending one million and a quarter fresh men to the front.

French Gain Near Soissons PARIS, Jan. 11. Near Soissons, the French have obtained complete possession of the region, as Spur 132 by capturing five hundred yards of trenches yesterday, says an official report. There were a few other trench gains made by the French, and no losses. Claim French Lost Heavily.

BERLIN, Jan. 11. An official statement admits that the French captured a small portion of the Germans' outer trenches near Soissons, but says that the Germans recaptured trenches from the French near Perthes with heavy French losses. Otherwise there were no important developments in the east or west. Not to Offend Germans Amsterdam.

Jan. 11. The Telegraff I says that the Papal Nuncio to Belgium suggests to Cardinal Merrier that hereafter he write nothing tending to uffend the Germans. Japanese Cruiser Seen. New York.

Jan. 11. What is believed to be a Japanese cruiser, was sighted off the Azones in the North Atlantic arrording to the steamer Cu-raca arriving today. Gained at Heavy Cost London. January 11.

The German and French official reports of the most rvcent fighting in the western tleld re almost a repetition of those issued on preceding days. i A British eye witness has been the official historian of events at the Iront, lays stress on the Important part played by the artillery, and high explosives in modern warfare, and claims superiority for the allies in artillery, which is being used to its full strength. From the coast, to the River Oise, inhere the country is under water and the rivers are flooded, the big guns! have been engaged continuously, but' tfie water and mud prevent the in fantry from coining into action. Along lie AiKne Ynllev however, and through the Champagne district, as far as western Argonne, the French are pushing their offensive and organizing the; ground hich they have gained. These gains have been ninde at heavy cost.

In western Argonne, the Germans also claim to have made gains and to hav6 an attempt by the French to carry their trenches ki the Woevre and in Alsace. Tho nntv npwti from the pad In th h'" i ieraian report that the Russian of-1 IrtH nnl Mlawn tins mot i if Vi nrt success, their force having been drivl Em back In the Caucasus the Turk have! a stand on the frontier near uermany ana Ausina. Soactv 7 as saying, "I don't ra-Urgan and are fiercely attacking the Russian lines. Seemingly the Russians believe the report that the Turkish cruiser Goe-ben, formerly of the Germany navy, has been damaged, for their Itlack Sea fleet, which is superior to the Turkish fleet without the Goben, has been attacking Turkish ports and destroying their shipping. There is no development in the near east, beyond the report f'om that M.

Guenadieff, the former Bulga-rian minister of foreign affairs, is leaving for Rome on a semi-official mission, the object of which is to ascertain the attitude of Italy toward the possible future coordination of Italy-Bulgarian interests In the European war. CHINESE WOMEN ENLIST Chinese Women Cutting off Hair, and Donning Men's Clothing St. Louis, Jan. 11. Chinese women are Joining the Chinese army literally in companies, cutting off their hair and donning men's clothing.

This information is brought here in a letter from Dr. J. II. Fearne, a St. Louis who Is in the Shanghai hospital staff.

It Is said to be part of the Chinese women's emancipation movement. FREIGHT RATE ADVANCE LaFollette Opposes Increase In the Freight Rates of Eastern Roads Washington, n. Jan. 11 Senator; LaFollette today Introduced a resolu-j Hon to prohibit eastern railroads from putting into effect the recently grant-1 ed five per cent freight increase. German Aeroplane Brought Down Paris.

11. A German aen plane was sighted today aproaching Amiens, France. A French aviator went aloft and opened fire, disabling the German machlae. which fell In side the French lines, killine one of Ka-Jthe German pilots. UNCLESIIS AMERICAN GOVERNMENT NOT FULLY SATISFIED WITH GREAT BRITAIN'S REPLY.

SAVE Long Line of Diplomatic Correspondence Will Not Save the American Trade from Ruin United States Will Take Vigorous Action. Washington, Jan. 11. The United States government. It became known today, is not entirely satisfied with Great liritain's preliminary reply to the American note on commerce interference.

While gratified that England admits the justice of practically all the principles cited by the American note, the United States government holds that the long diplomatic correspondence will not save the American trade from ruin nor will it necessarily change the practice of the llritisli, which do not agree at all with the theories which the British government admits are right. The United States expects to lake vigorous action on each Individual complaint hereafter. The contents of Great liritain's reply was made public here and in Ixindon Sunday by mutual agreement between the state department and the IiritUh foreign office. Wliile they are generally reserved in their comments, it may be state! authoritatively that high officials of the l'nitel States government regard the tone of the note as entirely friendly and believe, moreover, that the discussion which will follow will be carried on in the same vein, with a desire on the part of both countries to reach a satisfactory understanding. The admission by Great Britain of one of the chief points in the American note that the relations between neutrals were those of normal times, of peace, and not of war was gratifying to ofliclals, who believed that the controversy would now resolve itself into a frank discussion of what were the actual necessities of the case which impel interference by a belligerent when suspecting that the ultimate destination of a neutral cargo is belligerent territory.

The statistics brought forth to show that commerce between the United States and neutral countries contiguous to Germany and Austria had increased materially since the outbreak of the war were regarded here as misleading. It was pointed out that in view of the breaking down of the normal routes of commerce with, Jleimany and Austria many non-eonVaband products had been shipped through neutral countries. Similarly, the neutral countries which previously had obtained much of their supplies from belligerents were now importing from the United States. As to the increase in shipments of copper to Italy, it was pointed wit that the Italian ambassador here already has explained that Italy, which had previously obtained copper from Germany and Austria for her manu facturers, now was forced to import from the United States because of the embargo on exportation which the belligerents themselves had imposed. The American government contends, moreover, that if some copper has reached the belligerents through neutral countries, it Is the duty of the British to make more effective, arrangements with those neutral countries.

Think Note Sufficient. I-ondon. 11. The British press generally believe that the United States ought to be satisfied with the note. They claim that the note that enormous war supplies have reached Germany and Austria under the guise of neutral shipments.

Cotton wa selling on the strnets today from G.50 to 7.75. with very liti'o offered. "Uoleys" wre brir.g-!ne from to 5 LLA TROOPS AT MONTEREY BELIEVED THAT VILLA'S ARMY TODAY BEGAN ATTACK ON CITY OFFICES DESERTED. VILLAREAL DEFEATED Commander of Constitutionalist Army Defeated Before Saltillo Yesterday, Tearing up Tracks, Planning for Retreat. Laredo, Texas, Jan.

11. It is believed here thut Villa's troops attacked Monterey today. The telegraph operators at Monterey deserted their offices at 11 o'clock tills forenoon. General Vlllareal, commanding the constitutionalists, who were completely defeated before Saltillo early yesterday, is reported tearing up the tracks between Monterey and Mata-moros, attempyng plans of retreat to Matamoros. LOSS OF AN EYE WORTH $25,000 TO THIS MAN, SO PETITION ALLEGES SUIT AGAINST N.

M. ALSO FILED. The railroads are again figuring prominently in the district court. Saturday a suit was filed agaljrst the St. Imis and San Francisco Itailrcad for for the loss of an eye, alleged to have been caused by the carelessness of the defendants in not properly lighting their coaches.

The suit was filed by Joe Gay, and In the petition he alleges that he was a passenger on the train between Madill wnd this city when the accident that caused him the loss of an eye occurred In the toilet room of the coach, which he alleges was not lighted at the time, and he wis unable to see. Jeff Davis has tiled suit against the X. M. I. Railway for alleged damage to lot In the west part ot the city, which belongs to the plaintiff, and which is adjacent to the right of way of the defendants.

The following suits have been died in the district court: Now State Hardware Co. vs. Charles Thomas, to collect judgment and cost of action; V. It. Wilson et vs.

H. W. Lanford, et appeal from justice court. GETS BIG DAMAGES AGAINST RAILROAD Madill, Jan. 10.

A verdict for $10,000 damages for personal injuries were awarded A. O. Sanders against the Chicago, Rock Island Pacilic railway in the district court of Marshall county Oklahoma, at Madill Saturday morning. Sanders, in his action claimed that he was Inlured while acting in the capacity of a switchman for the Rock Island company in the El Reno yards through the failure of the company to equip its trains with safety air brakes so that it could be operated without the use of the ordinary hand brakes. Savage to Quit Race Austin, Jan.

11. Numerous predictions are made here that Savage will withdraw from the speakership pare. F. D. McEIroy of Fort Worth is in the city today on business.

Mr. McEIroy was formerly in i business here. SUES ED FOR HEAVY DAMAGES GOV. ROBT. L.

WILLIAMS TAKES OATH OF Reads his Inaugural Address to Audience that Fills Ov-holser Theatre Huildinjr. Is Accompanied to Theatre by the Retiring Governor, Lee Cruce, of Ard-more. Oklahoma City, Jan. 11. In tho presence of a notable gathering that filled the Ovcrholser theatre to Its standing capacity, Oklahoma's new official family was formally Installed today.

The ceremonies began at high noon. Little more than an hour was consumed In concluding them Standing In front of Chief Justice Matthew J. Kane, and regarding him with the solemn. Impressive frankness characteristic of the man, Robert Williams took the oath of office us governor. The new chief executive; thon turned to his audience, both houses of the legislature being Immediately in front, and delivered his inaugural address.

Governor Williams read tho address, but frequently raised his head to give the Intonations of his voice- and facial expressions for emphasis better opportunity for effect. Once or twice he adjusted his nose glasses with a movement that was half gesture, and which has come to bo regarded as ono of his distinctive physical characteristics. Governor Williams' address proved a notable state paper. It was a declaration of principles that dm.lt with the meat of things. At times he ralHed his hand, clinMied, in a gesture of emphasis.

This was particularly noticeable when he made the following statement: "The Incompetent, tho laggard, and the hanger-on must know that they can have no place under this administration, and tho grafter must go to sleep and not wake up during the-e four years, or tako up his abode for that period in some other jurisdiction." That all campaign pledges and promises must be faithfully kept and that the administration must bo unfailing In its fidelity to economy, was the chief burden of the address. "This administration will retain a place In the history of the state, not in accordance with the way It begins but as it ends," he said. The message concluded: "We have a right to expect tho faithful and the friendly and tho kindly co-operation of not only every democratic official, but every member of the democratic party, and we invoke such co-operation on the part of the members of every other party, and every citizen of this state. With such a purpose and relying upon the help of Him who never errs we commit oursXyes to the work before us." The theatre was not large enough to accommodate nearly all who were on hand when Governor Williams and former Governor Cruce, under the escort of adjutant General Frank M. Canton, and A.

N. Leecraft, secretary to the governor and member of Ms staff, came up. The escorts wore the full dress uniforms of the army af the United States, except their insignias which were those of the national guard. General Canton and Colonel Leecraft escorted Governor Williams first to the stale house, where they visited Governor Cruce. The incoming and retiring governors shook hands cordially.

From the house the quartet proceeded to the Overholser. They took seats on the stage, here outgoing and Incoming state officials had ben seated. The legislature met in joint session with Speaker A. McCrory and Henator 7 Mitchell, president pro tempore of the upper house, presiding. A formal motion for adjournment to the Overholser theatre carried unanimously and the members marched.

In a body to the theatre. Several officers of the Oklahoma National Guard, all agreeing to serve without pay, were formed In a double line In front of the theatre. and through this line the governor and the governor-elect with their escorts marched Into the building. Members of the legislature followed and after that the building was rapidly filled, including all gallery seats. Owing to Governor Williams' emphatic demand that no public money be appropriated for the eventther DFFICE AT CAPITOL was some confusion In seating and other arrangements, but tho event was characterized by the utmost simplicity, barring only an occasional silk bat or the modish costumes of tho scores of women In attendance, and the brilliant uniforms of ttu guard officers.

The invocation was delivered by one of Governor Williams' warmest friends, Rev. ('. Stubblelleld of Adt. a friend of long standing. This neb fulfilled one of the new governor' secret determinations during tho campaign, when ho heard of a strong; defense made of him by the Rev.

MY. Stiibbletleld. This afternoon a reception Is being given by the new governor at the Lec-Huckins which he has made his home for the last few years. The Invitation to this was general. Conspicuous among the visitors was Jonathan Williams of Durant, father of the governor.

The advance sale of tickets by the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, which is giving the Inaugural ball, forecasts an unusually large attendance at that event. mm CRIMINAL DOCKET WILL BE TAKEN UP BY JUDGE FREEMAN TWENTY-TWO CASES ALREADY SET. The January term of the district court will convene Wednesday, January 0, at which time the criminal docket ill be taken up. There are twenty-two cases already sot, and others will ce added. The cases set include liquor, robbery, false pretense, arson, bigamy, and murder, and will, probably, consume moro time than has been allotted to this calendar.

Following are the jurors, who have been selected by the Jury commission to serve in the district and county courts. The regular term of county court will not convene until somo time in February. Tho jury list follows: R. V. Ran-dol, Ardmore; Roy Johnson, Ard-more; H.

F. Wymore. Frank Ramsey, Durwood; P. B. Con-ley, Ardmore; M.

O. Jordan, Deese; W. J. Lane, Ardmore: George Jack son, Sneed; Mark Kirkpatrtck, Ard more; James Ragsdale, Ardmore: J. B.

Taliaferro, Joiner City; W. G. Sloan, Ardmore; Charley Duncan, Oil City: George Salyer, Keller; J. O. Ixigau.

Woodford; Tom Kembrell. New Wilson; J. C. Barr, Ardmore: J. S.

Mc'haren, Ardmore; Frank Ardmore; Bud Harris, Provence; H. C. llolbrook, Ardmore; J. B. Brady, Ardmore; Grove E.

Chase, Healdton: E. Chivers, Ardmore; Charlie Brown, Ardmore; C. 11. Puck-ett. Ardmore; W.

Southward. Joiner; Rfy Alexander, Ardmore; A. L. Anderson. Mulkey; J.

C. White-burst, Ardmore; J. H. Fowler, Graham; D. H.

Dawson. Ardmore; A. B. Carroll, Ardmore; S. Kelly.

Lone Grove; R. E. Grlsharu, Ardmore; P. P. Kearney, Ardmore; T.

H. Roberts, Ardmore; J. V. Dfskins. Springer.

WHEAT TAKES DROP Rumor of Demolishing of Dardanelles Fort Causes Drop in Wheat. Chicago, 111.. Jan. 11. May wheat dropped to 1.33 V4 today on rumors that the allies have demolished Dardanelles fort.

TO CONVENE TWENTIETH.