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The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-26
MANY SOLDIERS
NEED bLOUSES
AND Owe ERCOATS
War Department Requested to
Procure Clothing Sup
plies at Once.
ORDINARY REGULATIONS TO
BE OMITTED FOR SPEED
Men at Camps Need 10000
Overcoats and 47,0OO
WooIen BIouSes.

Washington, Dec. 20 Aroused
by reports of shortages of winter
clothing in national army camps,
the senate military affairs COM
mittee today, in resuming its in
vestigation into army conditions,
adopted a resolution, requesting
the secretary of war to Immediately
ascertain conditions by wire and
supply deficient troops and sus-
pend departmental routine, if
necessary by direct purchases from
sources near ths scamps.
The resolution Offered by Senator
Mcclellan of tennessee declares that
upon 'uuquestioued proof there is "A
shortage OF at least 10000 uvercoats
and 1000 woolen blOuses ia nine ma
tlonal army cantonmcnts.
Its adoption followed the testimony
last week of Quartermaster General
sharpe, who admitted shortage of win
ter equipment in some camps. but said
all necessary supplies have been
shipped and would soon be received.
The resolution saws.
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BOLSHEv|Kt'S
POWER IS ON y
THE DECLINE
Condition of Complete Chaos
Rapidly Approaching
in Russia.
DELAY RESUMPTION
OF PEACE PARLEY
AT BREST-LITOVSK

London, Dec. 26.-The Russo
German peace negotiations, which
were tc have been resumed on
Monday after a postponement to
give the Germans time to formulate
their reply to the Russian terms,
were again delayed for one day, an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Petrograd reports. The dispatch
also says the Germans have asked
for a further postponement until
Jan. "a.
m. Borovsky, the Bolsheviki rep
resentative in Stockholm, dis
patch to the Morning Post from the
Swedish capital says. confirms re-
ports that Stockholm will be the
scene of the continuation of the
Russo German peace negotiations
He says that the sessions in Stock
holm will begin early in January
when all the delegates now at
Brest- Litovsk are expected in the
Swedish capital.
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j. s. TROOPS IN
A BATTLE WITH
BORDER BANDITS
Mexicans Raid Store on the
American Side-Soldiers
Go in Pursuit.

Maria, Tex Dec. 26-l lighting was
believed To be in progress today be-
tween the rimrock and the river. 20
miles southwest of mere. between
United States troops and the Mexican
bandits who looted the l.. . Erite store
and ranch at Candelaura yesterday,
killing Michael Welch the veteran
stage driver, two of his passengers end
shooting sam Neill. foreman of the
Brite ranch, through the face
Troops were rushed to the scene of
the raid by Col George 7. I.anghorne
as soon as it WAS reported by tele-
phone and We're reported to have
trapped the bandits in 4he Van Horn
box canyon. For military reasons a
strict censorship was maintained all
day and no information given out here
regarding developments at the Rim
rock. although il was reliably re-
ported that lighting had been in
progress between the bandits and
United States soldiers since daylight
Additional details of the raid ON The
Brite store yesterday were received
Continued on Page Two1
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London, Dec. 26.-There have been
occasional assertions in Petroerad dis
patches that the influence and power
of tho BoIsheviki were waning, but
never with such unanimity as in spe-
cial dispatches dated from the Rus
sian capital Sunday and printed today.
Nearly all make the point in one
form or other that detection from the
workmen's and soldiers organizations
is growing constantly. Among causes
alleged are general lack of authority
the increase in drunkenness. the
reluctance of the population to work
and the scarcity of foodstuffs. The
main desire of the soldiers is said to
be for peace.
The correspondents cite instances oi
Bolshcviki troops refusing to march,
declining to attack the Ukrainians and
permitting the Cossacks 10 disarm
them without resistance Fighting. IL
Continued on Page rwo)
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Retake Positions Won by Teu-
tons Saturday. But
Retire Again.
BERLIN CLAIMS 5000
PRISONERS WERE TAKEN
Despite Armistice Agreement
Germans Move Troops
in the East.
THE WAR SUMMARY.

After two days of bitter fighting
tho Italians resained possession of
lost positions on tho Col Del Rosso
west of the Piave river, only to lose
them again before pressure of Teu-
tonic infantry and artillery fire. The
war statement from Rome today says
the Italian forces succeeded in push.
ing their way back into the positions
gained by the enemy on Saturday, but
the defenders were unable to hold
these points and were forced to re-
tire.
Berlin today claims the capture Of
5000 prisoners in the gaining of Col
Del Rosso.
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DEMAND ACTION AT0NCE TO FURNISH
ENLISTED MEN WITH PROPER CLOTHING
ATTEMPT TO EXTORT
$4,000 FROM Gov.
STEPHENS Of CAL.
Letter Received by Him Says
Nine Bombs Have Been
Planted.

Sacramento, Cal, Dec. pa
letter saying that nine bombs
had been placed in the executive
mansion, capitol building, po-
lice stations and residences of
''two head officers of the state"
has been received by Governor
VIM. ID. Stephens and has been
turned over to the police for in
vestigatiOn, it became known TO-
day. The letter demanded that
$4,000 be placed ''in a rock
pile" presumably near Oakland,
Cal, Dec. 81, at 3 o'clock.
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Moving Troops.

While their guns lombard the west
ern front, the Germans are taking
troops from the eastern front for use
elsewhere despite the provision of the
Russo German armistiee prohibit
ing such action. The artillery activ-
ity in France has been moderate over
most of the front and more violent on
the right bank of the Meuse, north
east of Nerdun. the scene of the Ger
man attack nearly two years ago.
German infantry has not been ac-
tive. Russian advices telling of the
German Withdrawals in the east add
that some OF the troops are being
taken to the Rumanian front. Ru-
mania is not taking part in the peace
negotiations, and the Ukraine. which
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The Resolution.

1t appearing to the committee from
unquestioned proof adduced before it
that many enlisted men in Camps
Wheeler, shelby Kesrney, Dix, Jack
son. Grant, Custer. Beauresard and
in the camp at Fort Worth, Tex, are
without wooien blouses and overcoats,
the combined shortage in the several
camps above named being not less
than 20, 600 oyercoats and Al 900
woolen blouses, this committee hereby
requests the secretary of war to take
immediate steps to supply said enlisted
men with oVcrcoats and wooden blouses
1t further appearing that there may
be shortages of said articles at Camps
Dodge, Donelson Funston. Wadsworth
Fremont. Sheridan. Green and Pike
and perhaps other camps, the secre-
tary OF war is also requested to ascer-
tain by wire TODAY il any other short
ages of clothing exist in any of our
camps and If so that he direct that
such shortage be supplied Immediately.
Suspend the Routine.
1t is the sense OF this COMMITTEES
that, with the cold season now on, the
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VESSEL DASHED
AGAINST ROCK LEDGE

Halifax. n. s., Dec 26.-A life boat
from the American ship Tuscarora, be-
iieVed to have been lost with all hands.
was picked up today by lightkeener
on st. Paul's island. Wreckago found
nearby indicated that the steamer was
dashed against the cliffs in a storm
iast week. There was no trace of the
crew st. Paufs island lies between
cape Breton and New Foundland and
many ships have been wrecked on its
rocky shores.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-26
GREECE CALLS UPON HER
men TO SERVE IN WAR
Those in America Are Called
Upon to Enlist in the
U. S. Army.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Greece wants
her citizens in the United States ia
enlist In the American army Not only
VIII she suspend punishment which
ordinarily would follow enlistments of
Greeks with foreign power. but she
VIII reward them for supporting the
american arms. This is the substance
OF a note>from the Greek government
aetiVered here today to the state de
partment.
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/ PREDICTS GOVERNMENT MAY HAVE TO
\ P0W COAL and TAKE CHARGE OF SALE
UNCOVER PLOT TO
POISON BAhDACES
SENT TO FRANCE
Conspiracy to Cause Whole
sale Deaths of Soldiers
Frustrated.

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. pa
plot to poison Red Cross band
ages and spread wholesale death
among the soldiers of America
and her allies has been exposed
and frustrated here.
Revelations of the conspiracy
were made today when it be-
came known that department of
justice agents were hunting the
perpetrators of the deed.
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AMERICAN SHIP LOST
WITH ALL HER CREW
Steamer Tuscarura Believed
to Have Gone Down With
All on Board,

New York. Dec. 2s.-The American
steamship Tuscarora, formerly lake
vessel and requisitioned by the United
states shipping board for Atlantic
service. together with her entire crew
of 35 men. is believed to have been LOST
at sea somewhere north of Cape Bre-
ton island. according to advices re-
eeived In shipping circles today from
Nova Scotia.
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Washington Dec 26John Shelton Williams, of
currency being discussed today official
probable selection for federal railroad administrator
Wilson decide
selected those apparently informed situation
eved the would be McAdoo who
however would renquh his place
but would surround himself with cabinet These
developments
begin federal administration although there was
Il announcement
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HALF MILLION DAYS.
WORK LOST IN STRIKES

Washington, Dec. 2s.-More than a
half million working days-the equiv
alent of labor of 10000 workmen for
solid month. have been lost to the
governments shipbuilding program
through strikes and lockouts. r. H.
Stevens of the shipping board today
told the senate investigating commit
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-26
Of SILVER
To Be ANNOUNCED
At ABOUT 81 Oz.
Figure is Agreed Upon-Offi-
cial Announcement to
Come Soon.

Washington. Dec. 26.-A price TO he
paid by the government for the silver
in agreement with western producers
mas been agreed upon and will be an
nounced soon. 1t is said to be satis-
factory TO the producers and will be
about 81 an ounce
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HANDS
~ ms to Settle All
u les for Period
War.

The formal agree
IN Il. Williams, fuel
f Illinois. becomes
differences between
and their employees
the war was signed
t, brought about by
ment, there can be
puts Will the war
tions Mr., Williams
NAL. He W II cen
administrator,
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ang People of the
N UntimeIy End
heir Way From
Train Hits Auto.

parton, oldest daugh-
RS. j. r. Wharton of
ID T. Greene, promi-
kneer and geologist,
t instantly at 12::17
yhen Mr.. Greene S car
Northern Pacific train
half a mile north of
I Death ensued with
Miss Wharton will
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-26
|DR. GARF|El ''YS
IHE SUPPLY FAn>.
10 EQUAL DEMAND
allro6ds Can't Handle Traf-
fio Contracts May Be
u; Abrogated.
~ 6EcUL LATE SHIPMENTS
% b SHORTEN THE HAULS
uel administration Tells Trou-
bleo OF His Office to
the Probers.

{ Washington, Dec. 26.-Fuel Ad-
etrAtor Garfield told the SEN
Investigating committee today
IL the war Continued very
the government would be
lied to pool coal and sell it
0nable prices. Some coal
St6rA he said, were making
p atest profits in their history,
\ considered high prices a
Sll NJ 70 the great production
ant tosMar demands.
~ ~ administrator said he saw
littI4 fssf ~ prospect for railroads
until tllelf osration was centralized.
anst Meet Demand.
WI ltmands for bituminous coal
hssS b61a uSter than mines could
slotl, u Ne. Increase of pro-
lo1dtl XG1f has been normal.
DS4 a ~. In an effort to
e1adS1 he said. the fuel
n6im11 n aging emphasis on
gt1U Ctfon rather than
ors complain that
prices president are too
low ~ to give them the
DIR. Garfield said.
sked the fuel ad-
- Id Information of
diyl of the large oper-
49, ~ red that he knew
ing made, but be-
u0X4U< 18ary to stimulate
enator Kenyon, DR..
Gq9<. Y4ganization is com
ing experts, lawyers,
CO.! md John p. White,
~ United Mine Workers
- es foceeded to give at
.si<sI - i !. ~ On Page Sikh
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NOTICE OF CITY AND COUNTY
DRAFT BOARDS TO RECISTRANTS

he city and draft boards sending out
per cent of the registered statement be-
low SHOWS the date which the order
numbers OF the included and the date
on which the h.ledout blanks returned
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FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION
OF RAILROADS NOW SEEMS
COURSE WILSON WILLATAKE

John S. Williams Comptroller of Currency and W. G. Nc
Adoo Secretary of Treasury Are Discussed as Probable
Selections for New Office of Railway Administrator Official
Announcement by the Pres dent as to Government Course
to Overcome Transportation Difficulties is Expected Soon
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Continued on Page Ten.)
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WEATHER FORECAST

MONTAN Snow tonight and probably
Thursday: colder Thursday south portion.
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tContinued ON Page Seven)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-30
CORN FROM
NORTH TO
OKLAHOMA

That tha goeerumeai Is contemplat.
iag a serious shortage OF freight ears
n the near future is evident from the
iact that orders are being issued for
cars to be used perpeiually i'm one
part Of the country TOR certain
length OF time and then turned to au-
other part OF the country.
Alger Melon, chairman OF the Gra-
dy county Council Of Defense, yester-
day received notice through the State
Council Of Defense that a perpetual
order had been issued for the use OF
cars in shipping corn from Illinois
and Missouri to points in Oklahoma
Dealers should take advantage OF
this order to get a supply of corn at
the earliest possible date. II they do
not they may find it difficult to have
shipments Of the same made here
later was the advice Alger Melton
gave relative to the order
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NEEDS
10000 MEN
RY FIR "
~

aavy Recruitns oincer White stat
ed this morning that 10000 men are
needed for the navy at once la
speaking OF the orders Just received,
he said:
Twenty thousand men are needed
Tor The navy at once. These men are
to be enlisted by February twenty
second. The quota for the state OF
Oklahoma is three hundred and sixty
men This gives all men between
the ages of eighteen and thiryfive
inclusive a chance to enter the best
branch Of the military service where
the pay is better and the chances
for advancement are greater than ir
any other branch Of the military ser.
vice
AN drafted men can enlist amy
time in the navy and all men that
have been called for an examination
before the exemption board and who
will not be called in the first quota
can enlist in the navy after Decem-
ber fifteenth provided they bring
certificate from the local board to
the effect that their class and order
number are so low that they are not
within the current quota Of the local
board The army orders are just to
the contrary to the orders for the
navy.
at docs not require a skilled me-
chanic 10 enter the naval service. All
that VIII be required is TO be able
to pass physical examination. We
can take any young man between the
ages Of eighteen and thirty years and
allow him ten pounds in weight This
may be great help to a large num-
ber This is provided he enlists as
an apprentice seaman.
4 would be glad TO explain to any
one what their life would be in the
navy. The point is that the opportu-
nifty is open, so why not enlist when
the opportunity is given to enter
branch Of The service that will suit?
In fact there is no other branch OF
military service in the world like the
United States navy, where the pay is
as good and opportunities for ad-
vancement are as great the pass
word Is now. speed hurry.
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Chicago Grain Market.
oars
SOME KINDS OF sTlMULANTS
Alcohol and Wine Favored by Euro
pesns, Poppy by Chinese, 5hang
by the Indians.

When the European is weary he
calls for alcohol to revive him; when
he is joyful he takes wine that he
may have more joy. In Ike manner
the Chinese woos his "white lady"
the poppy flower, the Indian chews
bhang. the West African seeks sur
cease in kola, observes correspond
ent in National Geographical Maya
zine.
Khat is more to the Yemen Arab
than any Of these to its deyotees. 1t
is no narcotic, wooing sleep, but a
stimulant, like alcohol Unlike al
cohol, it conceals no demon, but a
fairy. The khat eater win tell you
that when he follows ellis fairy It takes
him into regions overlooking paradise.
He calls the plant the flower Of para
disc
How and when khat came into the
Yemen is not certain. Botanists say
that it was brought over from Harrar.
in Abyssinla, many centuries ago.
There is tradition among the wise
men Of the East that the sheik lbra-
him Abou Zarbayn introduced it into
Hodeidah from Ethiopia about 1880.
But ask any Yemen Arab and he will
tell you "it has been always. Allah
gave it to Us ia The beginning, TO make
US forget labor and PAIN
Contrary to the general opinion held
by those who pretend to know any
thing about il 1t an, khat is never
used as q beverage I'll the Yemen, but
the fresh leaves are Invariably chewed.
The youngest leaves are the best They
have a sweetish, slightly astringent
taste. not unpleasant TO the European
palate. but certainly not alluring.
When hrewcd. they lose most Of their
strength and the flavor Of the deeoc-
ton is much like that OF those grape
vine cigarettes which most Of US en-
ioyed % in boyhood days. The old
leaves are tough and ought to tan a
leathern tongue.
Just what is the exact toxic eff
feet of khat on the human system
has never yet been ascertained. It IS
certainly stimulant with q lively
and nearly immediate effect upon the
brain and nerve cells; the gloomiest
man becomes cheerful under its infiu-
ence. the most enervated active. With
al. have been unable to learn Of a
single case Of Immediate or harmful
reaction such as Invariably follows the
use OF other sdmulants.
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BIG SIGN
WARNS TO
SAVE FOOD

Just as Chickasha people were pre-
pairing for one of the biggest reeds 7
Of the entire year, they were destined
to receive decided shock yesterday
as they strolled to the post office for
the morning mail, with their m-nds
meanwhile, dwelling in pleasant antic-
ipation on the delightful aroma Of
turkey and dressing that emanated
from the kitchen as they left home
All the old landmarks looked nat
ural until the federal building was
approached. Then there it was,
standing out like "twelve-sheet
from Ringing bill board on the
lawn OF the federal building is an or
namental sign board OF some consider
able proportions, veritable beacon
light against the waste OF food. The
inscription reads Food will win the
war Don't waste it. Use less meat.
Use less wheat Buy local foods.
Serve just. eAoagh. use what il left
With this admonition freshly paint
ed in the mind. Chickasha went home
to the Thanksgiving feast. It is a
seven to ten shot that because Of
that sign, the old running gears Of
the turkey will be picked a little
cleaner and there viii be more than
the usual number of appearances Of
the well Known and justly famous
turkey hash on the family table.
The sign is directly in line with a
movement that is sweeping the coun-
try. Herbert Hoover asked permits
sion Of the government to place such
food conservation signs on the lawns
of federal buildings This permission
was granted and Chickasha is one
of the first towns in Oklahoma TO
egt in line The sign was paid for
by Sec. Clark of the Commercial and
Farm bureau. Donations from Chick
asha firms also aided in the work.
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sunscrioe ror me Daily rlOr-
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subscrioe Tor the oaiiy AIpres.
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subserioe tor the Daily express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-30
ATTENDING ] /. |
SESSION in
OKLA.CITY

NJ II Donahue. chairman o. tne
second Liberty loan campaign IN era
dy county. left today for Oklahoma
city where he viii attend a meeting
Of the chairmen Of the various coun-
ties. The purpose OF the meeting Is
10 outline plan for organizing a
savings society i'm each county
While the plan is not yet cieafty
outlined it win be in connection
doubtless, with the sale Of war srv-
iugs certificates Asa e. Ramsey is
the director Of oklahoma for the sale
of these certificates, which are short
term. interest bearing certificates.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-30
Encore Cookies!

We agree with a friend of ours.
"a part of every childs education
should be cookies-crisp, whole
some cookies.
OF course, if you have been
using butter for cookies you may
think that cookies. are somewhat
OF a luxury nowadays.
But you can now make deliciously
crisp cookies by using economical
Cottolene instead of using expensive
butter And notice this, too II one
third less of wholesome Cottolene than
YOU would use of butter.
Many careful housekeepers have found
tha, Cottoleuc, because OF its superior rich
ness, goes much farther than other Shortcomings
which they had been using
Below is a recipe that shows how to make
cookies that even expensive butter might be
proud Of Try it and see If your children
aren't tickled wh these delicious Coltoleue
cookies. See il you aren't delighted with the
money saving
cup Cottolene
cups sugar
2 eggs
| level teaspoon soda
emp butter milk
level teaspoon salt
Flour
~ tablespoons Caraway Seed.
Rasins ta
Picture No. ] shows how 10 aan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-30
A 9eal Hardship.

"Son, refuse to Jay any mora cf
your poker debts"
"Thars rather tough, dad said the
gilled youth.
MY decision is final"
"Buf. GO you realize, dad, that there
ase practically no facilities in this
town for aay other games of chaneeT'
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3. Add 20 first mixture
eggs, soda dissolved IN milk,
salt, seeds and -four make
a soft dough.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-30

sgLscrlIo i0r tho DAILY express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-30

Girl (as she entered parlor)--"lt $
81 long since you called on me thar !
was beginning to think you had lor-
gotten me- Young Man-"l am fo'
getting you that's why I've called
Can 1 laye youg'-Boston Transcript
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-30
Two Thingo to Learn.

Learn these two things Never be
discouraged because good things ger
on SO slowly here, and never fail daily
70 do that good which lies next to your
hand.-George Mcdonald.
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