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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
Markets Resemble Football Field
Scrimmages as Wheat and Stocks
Crash Downward; Grain Recouers
Munitions Shares Decline Six
to Twenty Points With
Enormous Trading j, S,
Steel Totals 100000,

NEW YORK. Dec p 2l-Prcsldcnt
Wilson's communication TO the warrlng
nations and the subsequent comment On
II by Secretary Lansing were made the
occasion OF another ,rrmendou, hlul
dating in tho stock market today winch
lar exceeded in scope and activity any
session oi the last ten days.
Special stocks, notably those regarded
as war issues, broke 4 To lS points dur,
ing a wild opening, with declines OF ]
to ! points between sales. There was
quick rally, hut this gave to alter
nate declines and advances during the
forenoon, eliminating after noon hour
in another sweeping downward move
ment which followed soon upon the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
iraIn Loses Seven Cents, Re-
covers Four and Then
FIuctuateS Rapidly Closing
Strong on Export Buying,

CHICAGO, Dec IVA maximum
decline OF ! cents was registered IN the
wheat market at the opening today on
President Wilson'S peace message.
Wheat for Nav delivery. closed yes
tcrday at SlolH To- Slh2 It opened to-
day with sale, ranging from Slss TO
81 81 July at Sl0 to- Sljl, opened
lis cents to SA cents lower Pit brok
crS were loaded with selling orders and
a huge business was done.
II was stormy time in the whea,
pit during the first fifteen minutes
The confusion was so great thar some
instances were observed where brokers
plunged through the crowd as il on
the football field and grabbed each
other hy the shoulders TO shout into
each others faces. Buying on the par,
OF strong house, quickly brought about
Continued on Page TvoD
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
Today Is Shortest
Day of the Year

To-day is the shortest day OF the year
although the SnowStorm actually made
it seem the longest to those who were
forced to he out in II
Actual time between sunrise and sun
set was Q hours and AZ minutes. The
sun rose at 7:A o'clock this morning
and will set at ;2 o'clock tonight.
Yesterday was, and tomorrow will he
practically as short as today The days
will not begin 10 grow percep,ibly long
er until at least two weeks
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
Children Burned to
Death in a Sleigh

FNEESON, Manitoba. Dec 81
Two children wcr burned To death aud
three others received burns which arc
expected to prove fatal when sleigh
carrying the iam,'r, ~ Russell Ma
the~' and Mrs &. Fate, caugh, fire
from an overturned oil lamp late last
night
Other members oi the party oi fifteen
may die from the shock oi long expo
cure m a Temperature uf ~ degree, he
low zero The patty was on the way
~ Humboldt, Min, tu spend thc holi
days w,,n relatvet
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
HIGH TRIBUNAL
STRIPS POLICE
COURT OF POWER
No Authority to Pass Sentence
in Any Case,
PRISONERS TO BE FREED
State Law VioIatorS to Be
Sent to County,

Oklahoma Guys municipal court Wa'
virtually abolished IN a decision rcu
dcrcd M the criminal court OF appeal,
this morning Judge Thomas II DOYLE
and Judge lthcriord Brett held that
the court ws, without authority to I'm
pose sentence IN any character OF case
Prisoners to Be Freed.
On the statement OF Byron Shear
municipal counselor, that he would
recommend the release OF every clty
prisoner on the county road as well
as those in the city prison, Judge
Doyle stated that he w-uld NOT ask an
investigation hy W D. Matthews, com
missioner oi charities and corrections
Judge Doylc had invited the com
missioner OF charities and corrections
10 be present IN the court room tor
the purpose OF looking into cases OF
prisoners illegally restrained Of their
liberty in the event the city would pot
agree that the men should be liberated
Many Released.
George Gownlock, sent to the county
road, from the municipal court as a
parole ylolatot Freeman Mitchell con
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
Consul's Employe
Will Be Examined

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2l.-E. u.
Won Schank, German vice consul. co.
defendant with Frank Bopp, German
consul general, and five others on trial
here Tor alleged conspiracy TO violate
neutrality hy interfering with shipment
OF munitions to the entente allies, was
TO bc,,cross-cxamned today IN an ei-
fort 10 learn the exact nature OF the
employment by Louis J Smith OF {. G.
Crowley alleged conSpirator.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21

The complete President Wilson's tho powers
will be found oi this
00DASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-Secretary Lansing today
WV authorized the following statement:
"The for the sending of the note
follows
"IT ISN'T OUR MATERIAL INTEREST WE HAD
IN MIND WHEN THE NOTE WAS SENT; But MORE
AND MORE OUR OWN RIGHTS ARE BECOMING
INVOLVED BY THE BELLIGERENTS ON BOTH SIDES,
so THAT THE SITUATION IS BECOMING INCREAS-
lNGLY CRITICAL
81 mean by that that drawing nearer the
Of ourselves and therefore, entitled to know
exactly what each begerent seeks in order that
regulate conduct in the future.
"No nation has been sounded No consideration of
the German overtures of the speech of Lloyd George
taken into account in the formation of the document
The only thing the overtures did to delay it few
days II not decided to send it until Monday. OF
course the difficulties that face the president that
il might be construed movement toward and in
aid of the German overtures He specifically denies that
that W. the fact, in the document, itself"
Secretary Lansing further said:
"The sending of this will indicate the possibility
Of being forced into the The policy ought to
restraining force safeguarding American rights
1t also to force early conclusion of the
Neither the president myself regard this
peace note, it is merely effort to get the begerens
o define the end for which they fighting"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
Cattle Quarantine
Becomes Smaller

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l-The cat
,lc quarantine wa, raised from more
than ll0ON square miles OF territory
in the south which had beer fried from
the cotton tick during the last fiscal
year The annual report of the bureau
Of animal industry made public TODAY
saws the aclyltlc, ol the bureau IN the
tick freed areas resulted in the intro
du,lion NJ hundred, oi pure bred and
dairy cattle Hog rais,ur n the south
also was increased hy tho bureaus ac.
tiNiiies
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21

record OF 4 degrees was reached at Q
o'clock Snowfall iS,teported at Guth-
rie, AltuS, MuSkogee, BartleSville, Ard.
more, McAlcS,rr and other cities. Tenn
pcratureS at the same places range from
9 to ~ degrees above zero.
Colder weather tonight is forecast by
the weather bureau A minimum TEN.
perature OF from to 10 degrees is eN-
pected Tomorrow will he fair and
warmer The storm is expected to wear
itself out before Saturday
Tram schedules were seriously i'm
pcded into Oklahoma City and through
ont the state by the snowfall Trains
in all directions from Oklahoma City
we're from two 10 three hours late this
morning and slower schedules were re.
ported with the progress of the storm.
Pipes Frozen.
Ntacr pipes all over Oklahoma City
were frozen and bursted. but little
business will he done hy plumbers un.
III after the pipes have ,hawcd. Gas
pressure was good in all parts oi the
city except those served hy half inch
pipes. Stree, car service was unin,er-
upted here by the storm.
Guthrie seemed hardest hit of any
Oklahoma city Stree, car service was
completely tied up there by sevcn.inoh
snowfall. and water pipes were hur,,ed
in all parts Of the city. Trains into
the city were from three to four hours
late and the only mitigating oireum-
stance was normal gas pressure.
General Over Southwest.
The entire Sou,hwes, Tel, the strength
of the storm Zero weather va, re
tCsstinusa on rsse Tvs)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
DIPLOMATS DECLARE
APPEAL CERTAIN Of
DEEP CONSIDERATION
Wish and Hope of Germany for Interven-
ton Partly Gratified; Won Bernstorff
Convinced Peace Conference Will Re-
suit; British Embassy Greatly Sur
prised.

WASHINGTON, Dec 21.-The danger of the United
States itself being drawn into the by of its ncreas
ngy critical position neutral of the moving
sderatons President Wilson's dispatch of all of the
beigerents requesting them propose of peace.
Rights Involved More.
Secretary Lansing today authorized the statement that
eria rights of the United States had not been the paramount
consideration Americas rights he said being and
involved by the begerents. and the United States
drawing the verge of war entitled to know
exactly what each belgerent seeks in order that
regulate conduct in the future
No White House Comment
At the White House effort was made to lessen the
importance of Secretary Lansngs statement President Will
would make comment.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
Coal Famine at
Chicago Averted

CHICAGO, Dec. 2l-Coal wagons
TODAY were busy delivering 1000 tons
Of fuel to downtown office buildings,
hotel, and some Of the city schools.
Coal dealers assert that the arrival OF
the 1000 tons from the West Virginia
field, averted temporarily at least, the
possibility of coal famine
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
Four Above Zero
Tonight, Forecast

Local torees,t-o.ners,y tslr and
continued colder tonight with minimum
temperatures from Z TO 10 degrees; fsir
and warmer Friday
state Foreost-r Tonight fslri colder In
southeast portloni slightly warmer In
notthweS portion, Friday fair and
warmer,
kANSAs Partly cloudy. slowly rislng
temperature
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
IF GARBAGE MAN Is
LATE, BE PATIENT,
is HAWKINS PLEA

\ plea for householders to have pa
tience with the garbage haulerS during
the cold weather was ISSUED this morn
ing by J r. Hawkins, superintendent
~ health
with the refuse in tho cans frozen
II takes about three times as long for
the men to remove IT as under ordinary
circumstances" says Mr. Hawkins
"li the garbage wagon is little late
don't worry He'll get there some
time"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
Snowfall Chpples Shopping

Christmas shopping was somewhat
crippled by today'S storm. but on the
whole, department managers OF retail
stores declared, the crowds were much
larger than could have been reasonably
expected under the circumstances. %
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
City and State In Grip of
Worst Snow Storm of Season;
Cold Weather Over Southwest

Oklahoma City and the state Of OK.
lahoma experienced the most severe
storm of the season today. Two and
one-hali inches of snow had fallen in
this city at noon, and a low temperature
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
Tulsa Pipe Lines
Have Not Met Rise

TULSA. Okla, Dec. 2l.-tSpeclall y
There wa, no change IN market Tor
crude oil today Neither Of the pipe
i'm, companies have met the price made
ny Sinclair yesterday of Sl0 per bar
rel
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
EIGHT HUNDRED
FAMILIES HERE
ARE SUFFERING
ThirV-Two Hundred People
Must Be Cared For,
FOOD AND FUEL WANTED
PrOvident Association Appeals
to Public,

Seycnty ShlycrIng, ioodeSs men,
women and bablc, occupying a ricke,y
wooden building in packrngtown are
huddlcd together like cattle today
They arc watching tho dri, OF snow
into their rooms. for which they pay a
rental OF s. per month They arc list
enlng 10 the whistle OF a wind
tcmpetcd at ! degrees above zero.
They arc feeling the call ot stomachS
winch have not been fed dcccutly Tor
weeks They are cndcayoring to keep
lie in bodies cracked, dirty and bleed
ing from cold
Near Packing Plants.
Less than two blocks away are the
palatial offices Of two packing plants,
one Of the largest banks m Oklahoma,
prosperous drug stores, groceries ana
meat markets. Warmly clad and we'll
fed men. women and children gather
around their stoves to chat Lightly OF
the days trivial events or TO wal, Tor
cars which ill bear them TO hotels IN
the uptown district
Through the building in which these
seventy people arc crowded disease
stalk, A malady has destroyed the
cyesight Of one little girl scarcely Z
years old. Colds and coughs arc tear
ine out the lung, OF half do,en
babies. The place IS a breeding
ground OF disease.
Families in Distress.
And this is only one ester-Spot IL
Oklahoma Ciy-ouc place 10 whitf
Continued on PNEe TwoD
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
CHRISTMAS FUND
WILL Be CLOSED
TOMORROW NIGHT
Donations to Date Amount to
Total Of S319,25,

This pcrSon Anonymous. whoever
he is has been ono ot the most regular
contributors to the Times santa Claus
fund. which is to he closed tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock Hardly a day
has passed since the fund was started
hut he has contributed a, least 81 lie
came mn tn that mark today
s,io.lS in Fund
All told, the Times fund now stands
at Sl92S Tomorrow all money re
ce,ved here will be turned over to Rev
W. n. n. Utch, pastor OF tho Pilgrim
Congregational church, iot purchasing
food and toys and clothing for the poor
children and gtuwnupS W the city
There are only twenty four hours now
in which YOU can send IN that check
which may he small IN itself, but which
may mean much to- the one TO whose
relief 1t goes Better hurry
Contributions Made.
Contributions received since yesl,r
day are;
A. J. Varvel. 81 Callic Marguerite
Jones, , years old ST. "Unknown" 81
blue Eyes" 81 W. T. Schmoldt. g.
George Sappington, $40; katherine and
Kenneth Sptsnkle. 2is ta., Park place,
81; ! NJ Eisman s. Anonymous" 81
Mr. kisman'' contribution was none,
awarded him hy the Times Tor submit,
ting winning Jingle IN It's recent
want al contest
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
Lansing to White House.

pUp'Nly d'lcr . CLOCK tOlN afternoon
President Wilson sent for Secretary
Lansing and tho head OF the state de-
partmcnt went to the White House for
a conference
When he left the White House Sec
rotary Lansing said he might have a
statement later in the day Such a
statement. II is believed. will explain
and ampliy his earlier statement and
convey an Official Interpretation OF his
remarks
No Flat Rejection.
Diplomatis,S think it is incredible
that President Wilson should have
taken his action without some belief
that IT would not be fla,ly rejected
without consideration by the entente
allies The wish and hope OF the Ger
man allies that he will take some such
step long has been we'll known and
there IS no doubt Of the manner OF its
reception among them
Many officials and diploma,'s here
analyling the presidents note find
something deeper than an appeal for
consideration of peace terms They
see that the president in acting, was
also considering what would have TO
he the course OF the United States tn
conserve It's interests as neutral u
the war is 10 continue
Statement in Note.
Coupled with the presidents recent
! declaration that the position OF ncus
trail was becoming in,olerable, they at
tach much significance to his state-
mtnt in the note that his 'uggcS S,ion
comes from a neutral whose interests
have been mos, seriously affected by
the war and whose concern for is
carly conclusion arises out OF a mani.
fest necessity to determine how best
TO safeguard those interests il the war
is to continue
I'm German quarters the conviction
/ that the presidents action would surely
lead IN some sort OF consideration ~
peace terms. was expressed IN the fol-
loving authorized statement by Count
Won BcrnStorii, the German ambassa-
dor
Convinced of Conference,
Now ! am perfectly convinced that
there will be conference"
/ Notwithstanding that the presidents
note states unteScrvcdly tha, he is not
proposing peace he IS No, even OF.
icrlng mediation" they are regarded
here aS OF such nature as will com.
pei all hclligctcn,' TO make more oi
reply than mere acknowledgment ot
receipt
British embassy officials made nd
attempt to conceal their surprise AZ
the pre-, dents action They were no,
alone. however, for all official Wash-
ingtun had been led hy officials 10 he.
llcyc tha, the president. IN transmit.
ting the German peace proposals with.
ont comment, had taken all the action
that VAS To- he expected from the
| United States iot some time IN como
unless there Vas some unforeseen de.
velopmcnt in world affairs The secrecy
with which the preparation OF he
notes and their dispatch were sur.
rounded was complete aud nothing wac
known about them until they were we'll
On their way to the bellgetent oaps
iials
Theory Of Isolation.
The definite proposal Of the United
State, iot a league oi nations to iu.
sure peace and Justice throughout the
world" |, interpreted a. a step which,
II carried through. would mean The
abandonment, OF iheory oi "splsodi1
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
Theory OF Isolation

The definite proposal Of III, United
State, Tot a league oi nations TO N.
sure peace and Justice Throughout, ths
world" /, interpreted a. a step which,
II carried through. would mean thQ
abandonment, OF theory oi "spIsodtA
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CONTINUED on Page Two
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-11
Pensions for the Blind

Councillors J. A. Cunningham of
Ellsworth and Micajah Hudson of
Guilford were at the Executive depart
ment Wednesday at work on the in
spection of the applications in the
matter Of pensions for the blind and
needy. They have been making per-
sonal Investigations Of cases through
out the State and are now narrowing
the list of applicants down to those
who will come under the requirements
of the law. Many of the applicants are
found to have partial vision and 9TH
ers are found not to be needy, in the
legal sense.
George W. Leadbetter, messenger to
the Governor and Council, has been
going over the Kennebec county cases,
while Councillors Hudson and Cunning
ham have gone over Somerset cases.
In all cases where there has been any
doubt as to the condition of the appli-
cants and their eligibility under the
law personal investigation has been
made through the town officials.
Councillor Cunningham states that
this personal investigation has dis
closed very few cases that have al
ready been favorably passed by the
committee that are thrown out by the
second investigation. Penobscot coun-
ty will be gone over next. Only such
cases as are investigated as cannot be
accurately passed upon without per-
sonal acquaintance with the situation
Of the applicant.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-11
New Corporations

The following new corporations have
had their articles Of Incorporation ap-
proved by the of1ce Of the attorney
general Of the State of Maine:
Apderson-Hays Motor Co. organized
May 9. at Portland for the purpose Of
manufacturing, owning and dealing in
motors and motor vehicles and appli-
ances Of all kinds. Capital. 500, 900:
Of which $4,000 il common and $780,
900 preferred; par value 500; nothing
paid in. Pres. and Clerk. Eben Went
worth Freeman; directors. Eben Went
worth Freeman. Charles M. Drummond
and Henry A. Peabody, all Of Portland.
Approved May 10.
Portland Silver Black Fox Company.
organized May 9 at Portland for the
purpose Of conducting a general busi-
ness in raising selling, buying and
breeding silver black foxes, mink, mar
tin and other fur-bearing animals. Cap
ital, $4,000; all common; par value $50;
nothing paid in. Pres, H. G. Thomas:
treasurer. A. P. Brewer; clerk, H. P.
Sweetser; directors, the above, all Of
Portland. Approved May 10.
ChevaIiers Of America, organized May
8 at Portland. for literary. scientific,
musical, educational. social. military, so
cial and benevolent purposes and to in
stall lodges for similar purposes in
other parts Of Maine. Pres, George E.
Trott; treasurer, Merton G. Fernald:
trustees. Bernard M. Bibber, Hiram s.
Stults, George E. Trott and Merton G.
Fernald. Approved May S.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-11
Fish and Game

The announcement is made of the
appointment as State fish warden Of
Waldo A. Kicker of Saco, to succeed
F. A. Tarbox of Biddeford, who has re-
signed. The appointment is for three
years
Plans are still going on for the fish
and game display to be sent to the
State Of Maine Exposition in June in
Portland. 1t will be made up about a
week before the exposition and will be
a credit to the department., the State
and the Exposition.
Late registrations by visitors at the
museum included the names of Mrs.
H. H. Crittenden. Springfield. Mass. !;
Mrs. H. H. Sawyer. Boston; John A.
Curran, Martin Qualter, Joseph P.
Lawless. Frank G. FAIRY, John j. Con-
nors, all of Portland; N. H. Fossett,
Riverside; c. J. Christian, Henry A.
Caron and Louis Christeau, all of
Westbrook; H. L. Grinnell and H. E.
Mank Of Union; James w. Allen, Co.
lumbia Falls; Mr.. and Mrs. A. C.
Townsend and son of Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-11
BY Lester H. Latham, Auctioneer, Hills
boro, n. H.
Valuable Farm
Auction Sale
At West Gardiner, Maine

NIX X 18TH sda ss boi at HeGca } aft
On RnoHe ne prf%ssS ba FAR ss
son the highway. called POND ROAD
Reading from g,,r5a GARDINER to LITcH-
S1n a high class farming section with high
GLASS prosperous farms adjoining There
lis an excellent view in either direction of
*the broad open farming country. 1t Is 4
.Sniles to Gardiner over a good nearly level
-road and miles to Augusta. Tho electric
sscars run within one mile to both Of these
(which Is 10 miles long and has many cot
Ytages on it's borders is only mile away,
good neighbors and school are near.
with comfortable set of farm buildings.
sTHE LAND is all in one tract on the
tnorthWesterly we side side Of the highway run
acres Of grass and tillage in one broad
way. It is nearly Level, just rolling
enough to afford good drainage. free from
grass and potato land or will produce
4abnndant at,a crops of any kind that grow in
pasture and woodland; this is. in the rear
~of the grass land and borders Cold
Stream, 1t is the same quality and lays
,of this is covered with spruce, fir, poplar
with some maple and oak. 1t is estimated
tnere is quite an amount large enough
NOW to saw into lumber and in a few
years 1t should be a valuable lot. There
4sare some apple trees which will supply
enough fruit for home use.
THE BLDGS. stand we'll back with an
open driveway to the highway on large
open. well graded and shaded grounds
which is a part of the 40-acre field. The
house is II story and ell, 10 rooms and eel
Lar full size, one roof was shingled new
last fall and the outside had two coats Of
white paint. The inside has all recently
been whitened, painted and papered, MAX
ing 1t clean and ready for occupancy The
barn Is nearly new 60x40, with shingled
sides and rolling doors. There are some
wells OF water, one at the house and one
at the barn.
1t has always been considered one of the
best farms of its size in this section
Anyone interested in the purchase Of such
farm should attend this sale as it is
seldom such property Is put under the
hammer and sold for wnat the bidders
see mt to pay for 1t. There will be some
one on the premises all day Tuesday,
"wednesday and the day of the sale, May
18th, 18th and 18th. for the purpose Of
showing it to prospective purchasers
The Terms. 10Te of the purchase price
to be paid at the time OF sale, tho balance
In or within 10 days. If the purchaser 40
requires $500 can be paid when the deed
Is given and the balance of the purchase
pr1ce can remain on mortgage with rea-
sonable terms for payment.
For any other information write or
phone the auctioneer
Sale positive rain or shine.
WILLIAM D. PARKER.
may11-13-15-16