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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06
Club Women Sell
. Theater Tickets
to Aid Red Cross

Tickets for Red Cross theatrical day
are being sold in the Business district
today by sixteen members OF the Okla
homa City Federation OF Womens
Clubs, Seven theaters will be open to-
morrow morning in Oklahoma City
from 10 until II o'clock and the pro-
ceeds will go TO aid the Red Gross.
This system vii! he carried out in
cities all over the United States.
II. w. Smith, publicity chairman Tor
the county Red Cross, says that II every
theater in Oklahoma makes an average
of $50 il would mean close on to S40C
from Oklahoma City alone. II IS
thought that several million dollars will
be raised throughout the country.
Tickets for the Liberty and Lyric
will be twenty-five cents for adults and
ten cents for children. At the Palac,
they will he Siteen cents for adults and
five cents for children. In the Majestic
they will be ten cents for adults anC
| five cents for the children.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06
Mckinley School
Forms Red Cross
Unit; 81 Members

Mckinley school organized q Red
Cross unit yesterday afternoon, yhen
the girls met in the home Of Mrs.
James Noble. 600 West Fourteenth
street. Mr.. l. c. Hol,apfei addressed
the girls on the work Of the Red Cross.
Thirty-two members enrolled under
the direction Of Miss A. Matthews.
principal OF the school Mildred White
man was chosen chairman. Margaret
Voss, vice chairman, Dorothy Brown,
secretary and Louise Edwards. treas
urer. This organization will be listed
as junior auxiliary as soon as the
work of organization commences, by
the first Of the year.
A meeting has been called for Wed.
ncsday, December u, at Mrs Noble,
home 10 complete arrangements.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06
GIBSON SLATED
AS SUCCESSOR
OF ANGEL carp
Appointment Expected When
/ Governor Returns,


The appointment of z. H. Gipson, at
toney for tfe state banking department,
~ adjutant general to succeed Major
ANGEL Earp Is expected on the return
OF Governor Williams, who now is on
= hunting trip in the southeastern part
of the state.
Major Earp, who has served as adult
ut general for year, will leave TO-
morrow for Houston, Tev,e where he
will report to Brigadier General A. II
BIanding Of the 185th brigade. Orders
10 report TO General Blanding were re-
ceived by Major Earp today. Major
Earp will be adjutant Of the brigade
commanded by General Blandins. which
will be a part Of the negro division
headed BY Brigadier General Roy Hoff-
man, 10 Be sent to France al once.
Mr.. Gipson. who is understood TO be
Governor Williams choice for adjutant
general, came TO Oklahoma City about
a year ago from Sayre, Okla, where he
practisd law. Since that time he has
been connected with the attorney gen
ersrs office and assigned to the state
banking department
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06
It's Chief Seaport.

For many years Halifax has been the
chief British military and naval station
on the American continent. Its harbor,
one OF the most spacious in the world,
is large enough to float the entire Brit
ish navy and Is strongly fortified. In
addition 10 the fortifiea;ions there is a
government dock yard containing an i'm
mense dry dock.
The city's population, according to
the 1911 census, is about H'OOO. Hail
fax is the eastern terminus OF the Cam
adam Pacific galway and the Canadian
government railways. Steamship lines
operate between the port and points IN
Newfoundland, Great Britain and the
United States and West Indies.
Important War Port.
Since the outbreak OF the war Halt
fax has assumed more important po-
stion than ever as il is the principal
port from which men, munitions and
supplies are transported from Canada
10 the battlefields OF Flanders and
northern Frapee 80.
Rockingham is located well within
Halifax harbor, at the mouth OF Bed
ford basin. 1t is at the northwest por-
tiou of the harbor. and since the wal
kss been used as an examining station
for ocean steamers. It was at this por-
tion OF the harbor that Ambassador
. Bernstorff and party were held and ex,
amined on their way from the United
States tQ<Sermany.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06
GERMANS 'EvADE'
SLAv QUESTIONS
ON TRUCE PACT
Reject Two Provisions Because
They're mot Conquered"

PETROGRhD, Dec, s.-(Vis London,
Dec 6)-Representatives OF Germany,
Austria Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria
met the Russian emissaries at Brest-
Litovsk 10 discuss terms OF al armis-
tice. Delegates Of the central powers
informed the Russians that they had
power to negotiate only the conditions
OF an armistiee which a Russian off
ciaA communication calls "an evasive
declaration" The request OF the Rus
sian delegates that all the beiligercnts
be asked to take part in reaching an
armistiec on all fronts was met by tho
enemy that II did not possess such
powers.
No General Arnisties.
The Russians then presented a soject
| for an armistice on all fronts, the par
ticular points Of which were the prom
| ise that the Ausuo- Germans would no
send forces from the eastern front 4
other fronts and that the German
should retire from the islands aroun,
Moon sound. The Russians were hand
ed 4 proposal for an armistice on th
eastern front, which now Is being ex
amined by the Russians, The officia
communication then says:
"we're Not Conquered
THE enemy delegation declared tha
our conditions for an armistice wer'
unacceptable and expressed the opinion
| that such demands could be addressed
only to a conquered country. On th'
categorical statement by our plenipoten'
taries that they were treating for n
armistice on all fronts with q view u
| the conclusion Of a general Democrat,
peace on the basis established by III,
sll-Russian congress OF councils, tn
enemy delegates again replied evasivel,
that they could not consider the ques
ton in such a manner because the
we're authorized at present only TO nego
tiate with the Russian delegation Il
view OF the absence OF Russia's allie
from the conference"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06
GEN. HOFFMAN
PAYS Farewell
VISIT TO CITY
(con,lnued From Page ~

received a telegram from high army
officer, which said Congratulations.
Big job" -.
Names of two enlisted men who will
accompany General Hoffman as part OF
his headquarters force were announced
by him this morning They are Evan
Thomas and Private Wolf, both of Ok
lahoma> City. The latter has already
started to the Atlantic seaport" with
General Hoffmans horses.
Needs Orderlies.
1t will be necessary to have about
fifty enlisted men as orderlies, mes
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06

sengers, stenosraphers and clerks etc,
in his headquarters, General Hoffman
said. He has asked the war depart
ment TO allow him to take a number
OF men from Camp Bowie.
Adjutant. General ANGEL Eztp who
has hsen commissioned major, will ac
company General Hoffman, as will
Major Mark Tobin. General Hofimans
adjutani at Camp Bowie.
Leaves Tomorrow.
General Hoffman will leave toner
row afternoon. He is winding up much
Of his private business here today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06
NNhing Exs.peratiny Intended,

Mrs Key was visiting some friends
and left the following card to her next
door neiehbor
Dear Mrs Garri'on-Would YOU
please pu, out a little food for the cat
have been ieedips this winterl II will
cat almos, anything. but do nor put
Yourself out"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06

Whether his family viii accompany
him to the east No had not decided dis
morning A decision viii depend upnp /
the length of time he will Femain in
the east beforc shipping for France
4 Constantine. manager Of the Cpn-i
stan,ine Refining company OF Tulsa,
the largest independer, organization in
the state, was inconsultation with Cen
efAl Hoffman this morning. The gem
eral has asked the war department for
permission to place him on his staff!
Mr.. Constantine speaks French flu-
emily.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06
Report to II. C. Eastman. 2aS Lee Bldg
By Goldberg.

Report to II. C. Eastman. 22S Lee Bldg,
ADV
s27 900 Due Red ty-seven
thousand dollars is stlll owing the Red
Cross chapter This amount WAS received
In pledges during the last Red Cross CAIN
paign in June "A q. Eastman announces
that be will give up his business and ex-
ert every energy so that this money will
be In the treasury before the Red Cross
Christmas campaign commences on De-
cember IN
Relatives seek Man-W II. Parker Of
1879 St Andrew street, New Orleans. has
written 10 the Times Ahlng assistance
last heard from IN Oklahoma City He
writes that Psrkefs family Is anxious
TO hear from him.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06
SAM LOYD'S BRAIN FOOD
Minutes to Digest This
Puzzle No. 3is.

Farmer Smith and his wife say
that the race suicide scare is OF no
account down their way, as they
have fifteen children born at inter.
walls oi one yesr and hall Miss
poehahop,as, the eldest OF the chill
dten, who is reluctant about men
tioning her age, admits she Is seven
times older than Captain John ill.,
the youngest OF the brood
Can you assist the census man In
figuring out the age Of Mi. poca-
hontasl
Answer TO No. 3i1.
NEST plus RFAM minus
STREAM plus VALE minus ALE
plus CANADA minus CAN equals
NEVADA.
copyright 1917, by Sam Loyd)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06

Young Democrats 10 Msst-The Young |
Mems Democratic club will meet NJ the
city hall at y O'Clock tonight, Important
business ts cheddied for discussion and
all members are urged 70 be present.
Board Hires osrsphsr-Followins
Instructions of tho provost marshal gen
eral, Charles W. Guntcr, chairman of the
THIRD city district exemption board, to-
day appointed Miss Sullivan, formerly OF
the adJutant generals office, as stenogra-
pher for the board She assumed her
tlonnnires whiex will be mailed TO the
2.bl2 registered men In that district on
December Is.
Roach to Aroadls-Rev l. Frank Roach,
pastor o fthe First Methodist Episcopal
church. viii make an address on the work
oftho Rcd Cross at n massmeetlng 10 be
held at Arcadia tonight. lie will be ac-
companled by Mrs. L. c, HolLapfel as
will organize branch there,
oreeters TO Have Banuuet--The Okla
homa City GTeeters' association will givo
banquet, over which A. c. Young, clerk
OF the Lee Hucklns and president Qf the
orsu nization, will preside. the delegates
10 'he state Greetsrs' convention which
will be held, at Tulsa will he elected.
President Young said this morning that
he N anxious that every member OF the
orga MIA tlon In oklahoma City be at the
Lee. .Huckins hotel tomorrow night at $50
O'Clock.
Leach Trial Frldsy-Hearing OF a
charge OF assault with intent TO kill
against ]. ID. Leach will be held In the
court Of o. l.. Price, Justice OF the peace,
tomorrow morning The charges come
out Of the pistol duel between Leach and
| Jesse A. Garrett at First street and
Broadway several weeks ago. Leach was
arraigned In the court Of A. T. Eearly
And released on bond OF $500. He made
application for q change OF venue for the
hearing and tho case was transferred 10
Judge Prices court
twenty-five Collectors Wanted -
Twenty-Five or moro capable mon and
women with experience In meeting the
public are wanted for Red Cross pIedg,
collection work on Thursday, Friday snc
saturday, December 6, I and 3, Strang
ers bring references Only diligen
workers wanted. Business firms are re
uuested TO arrange TO give services o
trained credit department employees TO
any or all OF these days Time savln,
routes arranged Hours, $50 20 4;SO
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06
Vital Statistics
Births.

-. Births.
Mr. and Mrs Perry Rice, oklahoma
City. a g.rl
Mr. and Mrs, ". |. Daniel, Twenty
NTH street and Western avenue, II girl.
Mr. and Mrs A. u, Evans, 40 West
Pottawa tonne avenue, n boy,
Mr. and Mrs. u. G, Tompkins, blb South
Harvey avenue, a girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. b. Bennett, 1921 North
broadway. a girl
Mr.. and Mrs Chester Ecks, 1901 Lin
wood avenue. a girl
Deatha
NJ. A. Robinson. years old, 1908 West
Seventeenth street
Emmltt Garrett. 8 years old, 1877 South
Douglas avenue.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06
Auto Crash Victim =
Gets $l00 Damages
Against K. Burwell

Alice Remmets who sued Keene Bur-
well and Agnes Burwell in the district
court for $1,000 damages for personal
injuries and damages to her automo-
bile smash at Fory-iirS street and
Classcn boulevard in July 1910, was
awarded 800 damages last night
The petition in the suit alleged that
Keene Burwell was driving at a high
rate OF speed and in a reckless manner
and struck the Remmerrs car while
crossing Classen boulevard.
IN the answer and cross petition
iIled by Mrs ByfwelL claims wer,
n0de. that the Burwell car had IN
'ti1ht of way by virtue OF city ord
holse that gives the right OF way u
eofp coming fro mibe right over thos
r1ng frn>A the left
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06

Colds Cause Headache and Grip
LAXATIVE BROMO QUINlNE re.
moves the cause There is only one
-Bromo' Quinine" z, w, GROVES
signature Is on box. Wc ADV.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06
Deaths.
Inxisor.tins to tn, Pale and siekly.

The old standard general strengthen
ing tonic, Groves tastcles, chill tonic
arouses the liver, drives out malaria,
enriehes the blood and builds up the
system. "A true tonic foe adults and
children. 60c.-Adv
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06

Harry King OF Helena, Mont, re-
Gently fired a gun loaded in 1866. he
may recover.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-06

Younu Democrats 10 Mset-The Young
Mems Democratic club viii meet nt the
city hail at y O'Clock tonight, Important
business ts cheddled Tor discussion and
all members are urged 70 be present.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-06
new FLAG TO FLY
over VIOLA School

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, April Camp is, p.
o. S. OF A., Of Viola, will present an
American flag to Viola public schools
on Saturday, April IA. In connection
with the flag raising will be a picnic.
Many OF Dover's women are knitting
scarfs, wristlets and sweaters for the
United States Army and Navy from
yarn furnished by the Red Cross So
ciety.
Rodney Rice has purchased from
James NJ. Satterfeld his residence on
Academy Square, now in the occu-
pancy Of the Rev. w. r. Mowbray, dis
trict superintendent of Dover district.
The wedding OF Miss Rose Bonfabti,
OF near Hazletville. and Joseph Men
dola. OF Trenton, n. j.. will take place
at Holy Cross Church on Sunday
morning.
Joseph L. Christopher, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. W. f. Christopher, OF this
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-06
KEN! CHANGERS FOR
WAR TO THE Finish
Adopt Resolution Pledging
Loyalty While Armed
Forces Struggle
PRAISE LEGISLATOR
FOR NEW LAWS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del. April 6.-The Kent
County Pomona Grange met at Mil
ford yesterday.
The exercises opened with the sing
ing Of the Star Spangled Banner by
the grange. assisted by Trophy
Grange.
The address Of welcome, which
rang with patriotism, was delivered
by Mrs. L. J. Lewis. The response
was made by W. V. Cosden, Of State
Capital Grange, Dover.
The reports Of the county officers
showed progress along all lines.
what Beneficial Legislation Has
the Recent Session of the Delaware
Legislature Enacted" was the sub
ject discussed by Representatives J.
w Killen. Of FELTON,, and A. Brainerd
peet. Of Milford, both members OF the
lower House OF the recent Delaware
General Assembly.
patriotic solo was sung by Mrs.
w. W. Moore. of Rising sun
The main address of the day was
that delivered by Henry Ridgely. OF
Dover. his subject being THE I'M
portance OF Agricultural Organization
i'm the Countrys Crisis" He praised
President Wilson in his attitude in
the present crisis. and mentioned the
fact that his statement before Con-
gress was one of the greatest State
papers ever written.
After the address Mr.. Ridgely was
given rising vote OF thanks.
The resolution committee reported
as follows:
Whereas. War has been forced
upon the United States by the I'M
perial Government of Germany in
spite OF the utmost skill and infinite
patience of the President: and while
we deplore war, we believe with
President Wilson that there are worse
things than war, and we hope and
believe that the present world con-
flict Will result in the triumph of
democracy over autocracy to the I'M
measurable benefit Of mankind there
fore. be il
Resolved. That we favor placing
al the disposal OF President Wilson
All the military. naval and financial
resources of the United States for the
defense of the lives and liberties Of
american citizens, and that the war
be waged &C. a successful termination.
'Resolved, That we condemn the
conduct OF those members of the
United States Senate who, while war
exists in fact, would seek to obstruct
action that is necessary to the safety
OF women and children as well as all
citizens of our country.
Resolved, That we approve the
progressive and constructive laws en-
acted by our recent General Assem-
bly, especially those mentioned by the
Worthy Master in his address. name,
~ the anti-shiDping law. the bottle
repeater, the resubmission OF the n.
cense question in rural New Castle
county and city Of Wilmington the
revision Of the tax system. the more
ample support for our public schools.
the provision for better highways.
especially by means OF the state
Highway Commission, and other acts
That will in time give us good roads. 4"
The resolution was adopted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-06
STORM wrecks BARN OF
Revolutionary DAYS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, April 6.-During the
severe wind and rain storm which
passed over central Delaware late
yesterday afternoon and last night an
old brick barn on the farm OF Robert
Carson, near Little Creek, east OF
Dover, was blown down. The cattle
and swine we're gotten TO a place Of
safety before the barn fell. The barn
was a relic OF revolutionary times.
A schooner belonging to the Walls
brothers, anchored at Mahon's har-
Dor, broke from her moorings and is
adrift in the bay.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-06

town. has entered the railway mail
service.
Flower thieves and vandals have
again begun their depredations in
Dover.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-06
The Boys Want New
Clothes for Easter

"Theres difference" parents say "betwcen the boys
clothing found Snelenbugs and that offered elsewhere SINH
lar pce They say that has much style about it, and
gives much better service Of it does. Why shouldn't it,
when make ourselves and consequently offer you vastly
better clothing for the money and good clothing for less
money than other stores CAM
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-06

EI., WHITE CANVAS D, q IN
Ladies BLACK VELVET PnInpS $l.ly
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-06

United American Mechanics. i, to have new player piano in the hall in Front street. A committee Frank F. Barlow and Frank Shoemaker, is in charge of it's purchase.
 Busy Dressing Dolls.
 The Queen Esther Circle, composed of young women of the Methodist church banded together for mission ary work, will meet this evening with Miss Esther Adams. The present work is dressing dolls
 Hopes to See France.
 MT. and Mrs. ". A. Fra ser are en- tertaining their son, Lloyd, from New port. Young Fraser is with the navy as Eeomar. He expects to be tra ns- ferred on board ship soon and hopes to be sent across.
 The meeting of Liberty council, Daughters of America last evening was busy, there being the second. nom nation of officers.
 Mrs. George Porter entertained the Silver Link society Wednesday after noon.
 Sidney Butson surgical patient in Lawrence hospital, though improv- ing, is not expected home until about Christmas time.
 Packed Missionary BarreI. The women of the Meth odist church met at the home of = I. Libby Tues day evening and packed q barrel for the Rlakesley home il. New Haven. Clothing, vegetables, fruit and pre- serves formed the greater part of the gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-06

r., met in Odd Fellows hall We'd nesday evening when the initiatory
 7'1 " conferred on class. Plans are under way for the annual .u.- ,..>-- L0 ue held Wednesday. De cenlDei 12. The committee in charge is Charles Sweet, William Van Pelt and Arthur Turning.
 lrdustria Ccnrany's Annual Meeting
 At the annual meeting of the Mystic lndustria company. held in the HoHte Engine company rooms the follow iT79 ''!Enrf -r>@ ,'-"7-c f'i7"seu' Clinton Allyn, John N. Macdonald, Charles t--i,A ils. .lr Jorn hoSsia. Ernest Rossie. Ernest H. Hewitt, R. B. Hirsch, Ar thur Siloelman. Albert Stern. The following officers were elected: Pres dent, John W. Macdonald. secretary and treasurer, Charles l.. Latham.
 Goirg Back to France.
 Rowland p. Bennett who has been employed as bookkeeper at the Stand ard Machine company and who has gone to Providence, expects to sail soon for France to resume active ser vice in the British army. He spent several months on leave in Mystic un- ed in action.
 Social and Personal.
 Mrs Charles Sweet entertained the
 
 EathhuI1 tent at her, homo at West Mystic Wednesday afternoon.
 Charles Anderson, C. M. NJ. who has been stationed at Newport. has been transferred to the naval haNa at New London
 Mrs. Daniel GiEigan of Ashbey street, has returned from a visit tc her mother Mrs. NJ. Kingston a St Johns place. Brooklyn, \. Y. !. Charles Bennett has succeeded Giles Parker as station agent at Mystic having resigned with Adams Express company.
 Raymond Holmes has returned to Bay City, Mich.. after a visit to his parents. MT. and Mrs. William K. Holmes.
 Mrs. George T. Daigie is a surgical patient at the Memorial hospital in New London.
 Mrs John Smith and daughter. Miss Sarah Smith have returned from I visit in Providence. Edward McKone, [. s. N. who has been stationed at Newport has been transferred to the state pier at New London. ...e.
 Miss Ethel Cooper of MiddIeboro. Vt. is the guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. James Cooper.
 Mir. and Mrs. Samuel L. Chesbro have returned to New York after a visit with Mrs. Chesbro's mother Mrs Albert H. Day. ..- 2
 Mrs. John T. Brooks of Church street. is entertaining her parents, MT. and Mrs. Dibible of Hartford for the winter. g@e
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-06

George Babcock's; H. A. Gates and Family. Mir. and Ms. Erwin Rogers, Miss 1vis Rogers. Miss Minnie Gates at G. H. Strong's.
 Neville Syme spent the Thanks giving vacation with his mother, Mrs. F. Purvis.
 MT. and Mrs. N. S. Strong motored to Middletown Friday, H. Gates and family returning with Mir. Strong to their home in Little River
 Miss Gladys Miner has finished the seasons work at J. S. Lords and is at Mrs. Wiggins' for the winter
 Miss Frances Emily of Moodus has been visiting Miss Gladys Cone
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-06

Respectfully submitted. LEMUEL c. COTTRELL,, HARRY COYLE, 1.
 M. H. GREENE, ., GEORGE E. EGGER,
 ' Board of Engineers.