The Lawton Constitution (Lawton, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 275, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 27, 1916 Page: 1 of 4
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OKLAHOMA, Ofc*.
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tt.UMb XV-NO. 275
THE LAWTON CONSTITUTION
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LAWTON. OKLAHOMA. TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 27, 19 16.
DAI! Y EDITIOP"
'RESIDENT AWAITS
PRISONERS' RELEASE
WEATHER REPORT
Four
Forecast For Oklahoma—Tonight
und Wednesday fair.
Tehiperature for 24 hour period be-
ginning 7 a. m., Tuesday:
Maximum 90
Minimum 63
Mean Temperature 76
u/§ O * r /"* * I Temperature data:
More jurvwors rrom iarrisal Maximum this date last year K9
Minimum this date last year to.s
Mean Temp, this date last year . . .76
Precipitation for 24 hours ending
June 27th, 7 a. m., 0.00.
--Expect Along Border Soon
latin-America Sympathizes With Mexico—
Sends Telegrams
THINK WILSON WILL WITHDRAW
3v United Press.)
, ' MEXICO CITY, June 27.—General Per-
Lhing's reported evacuation of San Geronimo and
Bachiniba arouses the hope among the Mexicans
(that President Wilson is preparing to withdraw
Jthe entire expedition, as the war department gave
|no explanation in making public at Crevinos the
report of the evacuation.
Strong optimism persists among the Mexi-
can leaders despite the statements of the Ameri-
Ican newspapers that war is imminent. They are
■ counting the pressure of other Latin - American
I countries and the fear of a breach in the commer-
Icial relations between South, Central America
land the Unit*"* States would induce President
I Wilson to mi e cautiously.
(By United Press.)
' SEAGIRT, N. J., June 27—All New Jersey
infantry summoned to the border \zir. the mobili-
| zation camp at 4 a. m.
(Bv United Press.)
, _ ' NEW YORK, June 27.—The famous Sev-
enth Infantry has entrained for the border.
WILSON PATIENCE LIMITED
(Bv United Press.)
WASHINGTON, June 27.—President Wil-
son's patience awaiting the release of the Ameri-
can prisoners at Chihuahua City, is limited to a
few hours. . .
A definite reply from Carranza relative to
"* (Continued "n Page Three.) |
, v. „„, 1 JUST ARRIVED.
M .John Alley of Norman, >- JlJ
livn . esterdav in Lawton ana will _
aft,, non "to Medicine Park. H., A car load ofFDadgeBros, cars Can
••U!U.:.d Major Alley, who is an in- deliver you a I> dKe Bro . car today.
-ii'iutor of history in the University, vlr,UTm ftp PYTHIAS
• „ militia at Ft. SU. ATTENTION NU.HTS OI 1 \THIA
Degree work Tuesday night and
memeioal services afterward. A1
Knights are requested to be there.
J. E. JAKVIS,
Chancellor Commander.
BILLY GASTON LIMPING
FOR A FEW DAYS.
Billy Gaston, one of the ice men in
the busines district, dropped a cake of
ice on his foot yesterday, hurting his
toes on the right foot. He was not
crippled to any great extent but has
an excuse to limp for a short time.
SOUTH POLE
EXPEDITION
WEDDING
RECEPTION
AT MIDLAND
PIT YOUR FLAG OUT
Judge Blanding, a true patriot, has
his flag hanging out of his office win-
dow these days. He says that every-
body should follow his example and
put their flag out.
ARRESTS.
PROCEED
TO BORDER
AT ONCE
By Unted Press.
BUENOS AIRES, June 27.—Lieu-
tenant Shakleton was within sight of
Elephant Island where twenty-three
companies of his south pole expedition
were marooned, were compelled to
turn hack by the heavy ice.
It is believed that the men will sur-
vive until better condition make pos-
sible another relief expediton.
WANTED
Horses and Mules
from 5 to 10 years
old, IS to 16 hands
high.
C. S. THOMAS
223 F §t.
Lawton
ORGANIZE
COMPANY
IN LAWTON
The Spanish war veterans are desir-'
ous of organizing a company for the
second regiment ur«u -a^y are issuing
a call for all those who will volunteer
to join to notify Bert Stewart at the
postoffice or S. I. McElhoes at his law
office.
Placards have been sent out to the
surounding towns and also an effort
' is being made elsewhere in the county
to get a company for the Second regi-
ment organized, so that all the Law-
ton enlisters may stay in the same
company.
There is no doubt but that the call
for volunteers will be made shortly
and the local boys would like to be ii;
on the ground floor.
So please notify them at once that
you will join.
best cooked meals :
In Lawton
at LAYMAN'S CAFE S
Coffee Always Good
WAR INEVITABLE,
IT IS BELIEVED
AT WASHINGTON
County,Attorney and Mrs. T. B.
Orr, newly weds, were accorded one
of the most cordial, hearty and en-
thusiastic receptions last evening by
more than five hundred people of
Lawton, friends of the bride and
groom, who were down to the Rock
uland station to see them arrive.
More than one hundred automobiles,
headed by the band were in the par-
ade, which formed at the station and
paraded all the down town streets, the
bride and groom being in Dr. J. L.
'^ewis' car, which had been decorated
in white for the occasion.
The demonstration of the esteem in
which this estimable young man and
his bride are held was one that will
not be repeated in I-awton for some
time, ss it was one of the biggest tri-
butes ever paid any couple any where.
Needless to say it was appreciated
deeply by the honorees—appreciated
more than any material gift could
1 possibly have been.
The following citizens composed
the committee which Uiok possession
of the bride and groom at the train,
and attended to the comfort of the
guests throughout the evening: Henry
J. Murpi.y, Jno. M. Young, J. Elmer
Thomas, G. E. Thompsc.i, Jno. N.
Shepler, Thos. Richardson, D. C.
Welch, J. A. Diffendaffer, Sol Le- j
brecht, L. M. (iensman, John St.
Clair, Dr. D. A. Myers, F. C. Davis,
Rev. T. J. Irwin, Rev. Freese, Dr. J.
Lewis, Dr. E. S. Gooeh, Vic Spar-
lin, C. C. Black.
Bauquet Menu.
Chicken Broth a La Auton
Queen Olives Sliced Tomatoes
Sweet Relish Sour Pickles
Baked Chicken French Dressing
Braised Rilis of Beef
Mushroom Sauce
Head Cheese
New Potatoes En Cream
French Peas En Case
Asparagus Tips on Toast
Cream Sauce
Salmon Salad German Style
Cold Slaw
Petted Cherry Pie
Cream Cheese and Wafer Crackers
Vanilla lice Cream Cocoanut Cake
Ice Tea Coffee Milk
At 9:30 the dining room doors at
the Midland Hotel swung open, dis-
palying four long tables, decorated
(Continued On Page Three.)
Three arrests were made last night
by the city officers, Eugene Remick
and Private Bouts of Ft. Sill, were ar-
rested charged with drunkenness. A
long, evil looking bowie knife was
taken off of Bouts. C. W. Cavner,
militiaman, was arrested last night
charged with rarying concealed wea-
pon. A 32 Smith and Wesson was tak-
en from him. He was turned over to Colonel Adams, commanding officer
the officers at the mobilisation camp at Fort sm receive() orders |ate Mon-
this morning. 'day night from the war department
| BATER1ES B. C. D. AND F EX-
PECT TO LEAVE WEDNESDAY
OR THURSDAY.
"" ' ordering batteries B. C. D, and F to
Dr. Jerry Ashley of Fletcher was i.ntrain immi.diately for the border,
in this city yesterday. He brought Th v ex to leave Wedne8day or
three recruits for the National Guard Thursday.
with him. q>he respective batteries have been
busy all day making preparations,
packing, and while they were almost
ready it takes a good while to load
after receiving orders.
The transportation will arrive this
evening and will consist of two special
trains. Two batteries will go to
Brownsville and the other two will go
to El Paso. The other batteries A and
E are at the border now, having gone
some time ago.
When the orders were reecived last
night many of the soldiers were
HUNTER WANTS
SECOND TERM
Today, the Constitution is authori-
zed to announce the candidacy of At-
torney Lewis Hunter as a candidate
for representative from Comanche m(rnl many 01 me soiuiers wire •>•
county, district two, to the legislature, town They immediately hustled back
subject to the democratic primary. to tj.e post. The battery has been ex-
Mr. Hunter is asking for a second j;ect injj these orders for some time
term, and while he is just now ma;. and |,ave been waiting impatiently,
ing formal announcement, he has oeen many 0f ihem, until they arrived,
out campaigning for some time for t),c equipment of Battery B, which
the legislature. in commanded by Captain Iloycroff,
His speaking campaign this year congists of 1.7 inch howitzers, which
promises to be more spirited than have a range of 6,500 yards and throw
that of two years ago, and he is win- a projetile weighing sixty pounds,
ning many plaudits as the result of a Batery C is commanded by Cap-
series of debates in which he is at the tain Starbird and is equipped with
present time engaged. Mr. Hunter 4 7 jnch rifles, which have a range
is a strong, logical speaker, and can 0f 11,000 yards, the longest range of
be deepnded upon to defend his poli- any fieid gUn in the U. S. army.
tics and his friends with vigor. Batteries D and F are equipped
Lewis Hunter has taken much wjth 6-inch howitzers, which have a
pride in representing this county in range of 6,500 yards and throw a pro-
the state legislature, and the records jectile weighing one hundred ami
of that body will show that his vote twenty pounds. Battery I) is com-
is recorded upon every legislative nianded by Captain Wood, while Bat-
matter of importance coming before tery p ig under the command of Cap-
that body. When the roll was call- tajn Williams.
ed Mr. Hunter voted, yes or no, and Each battery contains approximate-
did not hide behind the galleries to iy_ 130 men and betwen eighty and
dodge an issue. one hundred horses are required to
Mr. Hunter is now asking the vot- pUl) the equipment of each organiza-
i ers to return him to the legislature tion. All of the batteries are tquip-
and, if nominated and elected, prom- pe(| with complete wagon trains.
ises to serve his constituents to the . —
very best of his ability, having Co- ( a|i 443 for cleaning and pressing,
manche county's interests, as well as ()ats c]eaned and blocked. The Unique
the interests of the state, always Jij XailorB. 319 C Ave. 6-1 lm
mind. „
FRENCH AEROPLANES
BOMBARD GERMANS
WALL PAPER
Now is the time to place your orde™J°Virishe«%laba>itine,
StMk °f Enamelindow 'Shades and Glass.
A T LUND ® Ave.
Phone 194 A. L. LUWU_
Comanche Ice Company
Phone 274
rro get the best service
1 it is necessary we have your co-
operation. Should you have the slight-
.. faVor if von will telephone us.
• Bv working in this manner with
us, we can in time make the service
perfect.
W ASHINGTON. D. C., June 27.-
CongrcMttional leaders today prepared
to receive a mexsage from President
Wilson within a few days. Chairman
Flood of the House Foreign Affairs
Committee told his colleagues war
seems almost a certainty.
President Wilson gave the congres-
sional leaders notice that he might
wish to address Congress after Car-
ranza's reply to the American note.
There is a feeling in Congress that
a call for volunteers mluM be expect-
ed unless the tension of the situation
abates.
Expressions of Senate and House
leaders indicate that they are more
than willing to take whatever action
the President desires.
The senate is scheduled lo pass the
resolution drafting the militiameiit
into national service so they ran i'e
used on either side of the border, it
is to be with the proviso that any man
with dependents may claim exemp-
tion from this ..ervice. As this provi-
sion differs from the House provision,
the resolution must go to conference.
Serious differences are not expected.
For tem(M>rary military use. it is
planned to add $20,000,000 to the
army appropriation bill and to pass
an emergency appropriated measure
carrying $6,000,000 more.
JUST REMEMBER.
A service station such as we have,
for Dodge Bros, cars, guarantees, con-
tinual use of your Dodge Bros, car at
a minimum expense.
By United Press.
PARIS, June 27.—The war office
announces that three 1' rench aero-
planes armed with cannons fired six-
ty-five shells on German ships off of
the Belgian coast yesterday.
NOTICE TO R. A- MASONS.
There will be a Stated Convocation
of Lawton Chapter No. 44 R. A. M.,
Tuesday, June 27 at 8 p. m. There will
be R. A. work, all the officers are re
quested to be present, and visitois
welcomed. There will be refreshments
after work.
L. H. JOHNSON, H. P. Pro Tec.
C. A. MADEN. Secretary.
See those beautiful
White Poplin, high
heel and low heel,
in our east window.
-AT THE-
MURRAY THEATRE
Tomorrow Only
Wednesday, June 28th
EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE
CHARLIE CHAPLIN
The world's greatest comedian in his latest, newest, livest
and best Mutual Chaplin Feature,
'THE FIREMAN"
Can you imagine anything funnier for him to appear in?
READ WHAT THE CRITICS SAY:
"CHAPLIN AT HIS BEST."
"JAMMED WITH FUN."
"A SCREAMING SUCCESS."
"CHAPLIN'S WORTH THE MONEY."
NOTE:—We have the exclusive contract for showing
all NEW Chaplin features in this city and cannot nor
will not risk our reputation by showing Chaplin junk.
DON'T MISS The FIREMAN —WEDNESDAY ONLY
Admission Only 10 and 15c
COOL! No matter how big a crowd
'he Daily ConsUtu-
i delivered at your
ne every evening
ept Sunday for 10
ts per week, pay-
•. to Carrier.
DAK Y EDITION
FT. SILL TROOPS TO ENTRAIN M7A
NERS
LSON
TER THEM
REPLIED—
IGHT—JA-
IT PART?
central depart-
Viacomiin, Mis
olio wing desti-
1 other Illinois
e been ordered
11 be furnished
swjuently the
)f the southern
v exjtect to go
r Wilson's de-
■w in progress;
few hours.
tinent experts
lased on. a tel-
fore midnight.
Hit protesting
guesting that
igees arriving
under Japan-
xranza's gari-
orks has been
i ruing out ar-
perts.
from Chihua-
Lmerican pris-
•Wm' the Ain-
.sident Wilson
MATED
CAMP
the training of
yet been deter-
her all troopa
le border as soon
er concentration
ed where troopa
ished to the bor-
here. However,
xl that later on
will be selected
urpriaed if Fort
ted as one of
an the bringing
i many states
ive training and
order as needed
>rt Sill offers
tages for this
in my telegram
(1 these are the
?ss on the De-
claims of Fort
considered in
event it should
> select concen-
A complete
stine,
1 D Ave.
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