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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-26
American Soldier Is Captured
by Germans and the Throat of
Prisoner Cut From Ear to Ear

trenches held by American troops Il
lone sentry of ------ infantry was found
with his throat cut from ear to ear.
lie had been surprised by an over
whelming force Cf Germans and must
have been SO killed after capture"
''Such brutality is familiar to old
soldiers who served against sayagcs
In the philippine campaign"
Another bulletin tells the men how
the Germans in occupied sections of
France and Belgium are turning wom-
en- and children out of their homes
into the snow, the buildings being
then given over to soldiers, horses
and material.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-26

numerously displayed and from every
branch there hung boxes of candy,
jumuing- jacks with candy sticks,
drums, dolls and other playthings and
a plentiful sprinkling of apples and
oranges Piled high at the base of
the tree there were many boxes con-
tanning toy soldiers, guns, uniforms,
tops, sewing sets, heavy wooden NIT
tens, mufflers, warm coats, dresses
and shoes.
Real Live Santa Claus.
Then the real, live, Santa Claus,
who in reality was none other than
the French Interpreter at headquar-
ters, stepped out. His springing ac-
tivity called forth another apprecia-
tive chorus from the youngsters and
host of khaki-clad soldiers.
The only reason any soldier of the
division was absent from the celebra-
ton was because there WAS not room
for him to crowd in. For it was the
men themselves who provided the
bulk of the money and they natural
ly were eager to see the children be-
ing made banpv ", tho sp' rriFi
..ac4t of ,neeo si4cs mar Joen nnenued
to fill as nearly as possible the hearts
desire of the individual child, and as
quickly as the child's name was called
from the box containing the present,
the smiling, bashful young citizen OF
France walked up and received it.
Then Santa Claus assistants who
were certain designated soldiers, dis
tributed the candy fruit and small
toys to all.
There were entertainments of SINH
lar nature throughout the army zone
on Christmas eve, while festivities
were planned for Christmas day at
some places,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-26
PRESIDENT REMAINS
ALL DAY AT HOME
'sr MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED WIRE

7' "ONN'N" 'ouHNNL SPECIAL LEASED WiPEl
Washington, Dec. 25.---The preSi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson remained at
home all day. They had planned to 60
to church but rain kept them indoors
During the day a Christmas tree was
lighted for the presidents grandchil-
dren at the White House. Mrs. viii
son distributed yesterday gifts to
about fifty children who live near q
country club where the president plays
golf, More than 125 turkeys were
presented by the president TO en-
ployes of the White House.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-26
Rock Island to BE Cleaned Tn.

Rock Island, H.. Dec. 25.-All
houses of ill-repute and gambling es-
adjustments in Rock Island will be
suppressed tomorrow under orders of
the government. The action is taken
on account of the close proximity of
the city to the Rock Island arsenal,
where several hundred soldiers are
stationed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-26
GERMANS CONCENTRATION
vERDUN FRONT; BIG DRIVE
MAY RESULT IN EFFORT TO
PENETRATE FRENCH LINES
BRITISH AIRPLANES DROP TON
OF BOMBS ON MANNHEIM AND
FIRES ARE STARTED, is REPORT

Battle in Italy Is Still Raging Pave Front but Teutons Are
Forced to Give Up Strong Positions Captured From General
Daz' Troops at FrghtuI Cost Civil War in Russia Is
Spreading and Peace Negotiations With Kaiser Are Not Run
ming Smoothly; BoshevN Angered Over Berns Refusal to
Permit Socialists to Go to Stockholm to International Con-
ference; Work Military Equipment Ordered Stopped as
War Is Believed Over.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-26
Bans French Elections.

Paris, Monday, Dec. "a The
chamber of deputies today adopted a
resolution extending the terms of all
elective officials in France until the
end of the war. No elections will be
held in the meantime.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-26
JoviaI Saint Takes Command
and Sees to It That Every
body, Including French Chill
dren, Is Happy,
Big GUNS ROAR NUT
FAR FROM HILARlTY
Men Themselves Provide Bulk
Of Money for Entertainment
Festivities Are General in
All of Pershing's Army.
tsy nosn,so JouenAL SPECIAL LEASED w,asI


With the American Army in France.
Monday, Dec. "a (By the Associated
Press )-The American expeditionary
force tonight capitulated to Santa
Claus With a light snow falling every
man in General Pershing's army
'doughboys," cavalrymen, artillery
men, marine engineers, mule skin
ners'--stopped work as the sun went
down and started in to do the bidding
of the iovial saint temporarily in
command.
First there was a rush to open the
Christmas packages from home, for
during the day mail truck after mail
truck had arrived in the various towns
where the troops are quartered, load
ed to the top with presents.
With their new sweaters on, new
pipes in their teeth, some of them
smoking fragrant cigars, the men of
the army then set to work in earnest
making it merry for the children of
France.
Battle Is Raging Near
At some distance from the Ameri-
can zone the railway engineers at the
Pritish front were spending their
Christmas eve under fire, but even
there the children of nearby neigh
borhoods were being cared for
1t was in the headquarters of the
town of the first division to land on
French soil that the most elaborate
entertainment was held, however, Be-
he Oh, A. A.
small, the Y. M. C. A. hut was COM
niandeered. During the afternoon the
American officers and men worked
hand in hand erecting gigantic
Christmas tree and decorating it
while sentries posted outside kept in
quisitive youngsters at a safe disance
Finally the doors were opened and
the procession filed in. each little
French boy and girl dressed in his or
her best, accompanied by the mother
or, in the cases of the little refugees
whose mothers and fathers are miss
ing, by the woman who is caring for
them.
Youngsters Joyous.
There was tense air of expectan-
w uhth the nsntS were suddenly
flashed on and the tree and Santa
Claus revealed. The revelation was
the signal for chorus of shrill Joy
full cries from the assembled young
sters, who were all eyes for the tree
with its glittering tinsel set off here
and there by customary red, white
green and purple lights. Crossed
American and French flags were
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-26
Youngsters Joyous.
THE WEATHER
FORECAST.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 25.-wednes-
osy and Thursday probably fair;
warmer east portion Thursday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-26
Proffer of Peace Terms May
Be Made by the Kaiser as.
Was Done Before Holidays.
Year Ago,
SITUATION IN RUMANlA
IS DECLARED CRITICAL
BoISheviki Report Defeat of
KOrniIoff Force and That An
arChiStS Are in Session in
National Capital,
10y MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED WIRE

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in tho lifa bisto,.,. of Hin, whose natal
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Christian,
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announced that no further official
war statements will he issued until
tbis or,or,oor
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-26
To All Humanity

Bohn died of pneumonia yesterday
and her body was shipped to Portland
Ore, this morning"
She had been i'll only three days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
MAY ADVAN(E !
ON BASIS OF WEIGHT


That the price Of cigars. viii soon
advance on schedule Of weight now
being worked out by tobacco factories
Is the substance Of instructions which
have recently come TO the hands OF
local cigar makers A tax on cigars
based on weight is being imposed over
manufacturers and they in turn must
advance prices based on this consider
alton. The quality OF the tobacco is
no longer to take precedence over the
size Of the cigar as heretofore but ac-
cording to the new ruling the weight
and size viii be the controlling influ-
ence in the sale Of this tobacco pro
duct. The change is primarily intend
ed to bring about a better organization
OF cigar manufacturers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23

co OR
GIVE
Red Cross Headquarters al Carnegie
library Phone "Red Cross"

Are You slacker2 II YOU have with.
held your liberal support from this ar.
gent need OF your country don't vince
when your name is listed with the de.
serters The slacher list is growing
RAPIDLY in Chickasha today. some on
the committeeman are appalled, at the
spirit of self interest and indifference
that they have encounte4ed during the
weeks campaign which has proved to
be voritabe revelation of character.
Word has reached Chiokasha that
already some OF her boys are in the
trenches. You may have turned a deaf
ear to the foreign ciw OF Help! Help,
lest we perish" but can you turn away
when they cry out2
Suffering makes the heart merciiul
q common sorrow makes the whole
world Kim This great world tragedy
may not have touched You or YOURS
as yet but how long viii it be before
your loved ones may be calling too. |
What would you give to know that the |
great heart Of the Red Gross would
comfort him and is strong hands bind
up his wounds2
Can you who are enjoying peace and
withhold your share in this
srea work when twenty-five cents
week will mean the saving Of hui
nan life?
You are dealing with patient hard
Working patriots today but If you fail
'our country IN this hour OF need you
VII hold painful converse with your
'etter self later on when you have
earned that true giving does not i'm.
'oyerlsh nor can Withholding enrich
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
Lenisncy for Those Who From Innocent
Causes Failed 10 Register Urged
in General Instructions


AS a supplement- 20 The last orders
received BY the registration officers
6ere, r. w Murray, chairman Of the
registration beard FOR The northern dii
vision of Grady county, received an
official ietfer Yesterday from The adj
iutant general who quotes a telegram
OF Instructions just received from The
provost marshal general at Washing
iton N order thai a MISUNDERSTANDING
ing which apparently exists through.
out all the country might be eliminae
ed. the government authorities en-
phasize the fact that no modification
Of instructions given those in charge
Of registration has been issued and fur-
thcr reiterate to all registrg boards
that section Of the registration law
deters untn conviction OF euly those
who have wilfully and persisteatly re-
fused % register Immunity is offered
for those who through ignorance Of
the law or because Of unavoidable cir
cumsances failed to enroll On the day
set for all registration and all non
registrants who come in this class
may yet avoid prosecution. Federal
authorities, however advise. the imme-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
Only Wllfl4l Slackers VIII
Be Prosecuted Under LalU

diate arrest and conviction Of the viii
fully disobedie,it
The following is a copy Of the letter
received from the military depart
ment:
70 the count yand city registration
boards d the state OF Oklahoma:
sirs.
SQpplenenting the last paragraph OF
my iettei Of june 18th in which { urg-
ga yoR-to take steps necessary to com.
ploN re registration in your county
ceerhcd in PARAGRAPH forty Of the
registration regulations, desire to
quote from the provost marshal gener.
.al az Washington which is self-explah-
atory
Adyices received here from some Of
the states seem to Indicate a misun-
derstanding as to the policy to Be puf-
sued ia respect Of persons who for any
reason aid not register on June 5th.
Paragraph 40 registration regulations
makes il the duty OF reglstrau6A
boards TO register such persons and
NO instructions modifying this duty
have emanated from this office. So
much Of section Of the law as de-
fers until conviction the registration
OF persons who have wilfully failed to
present themselves for registration or
submit thereto is construed as de-
ferling only the compulsory registra-
tion Of persons who continue to refuse
to register Unregistered persons may
any time voluntarily register at the
registration board in their home coun-
q ana city. Persons who have thus
faf failed to register shall be sought
ont ana aiTested BY federal state,
comfy or municipal police and shall
forthwith be given an opportunity to
register Ali arrests made by the
state. county and municipal police shall
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
NEW SUITS FILED

The following new suits have recent
ly been filed in the office OF Court
Clerk Mrs. Edna T Watkins; r. IT..
Hilery Hardware Co. VS.. John H. Pru-
~ suit on nc.e; w. G. Blackstone, adj
ministrator for estate Of Elizabeth
Smith, deceased, VS.. Mary Davis. eta
Dillon, 4 G. Davis and J. +. Dillon.
suit On note, Alger Melton vs.. B. w.
Lester and J, @. Jones, suit for possess
sion; a. "A. Holmes vs. }. g. Jones to
quiet title; G, F. Borden VS.. e. NJ Hig
gins abstract of Judgment; O. u Kel-
ley rs e Hurst and Tommie G Hurst.
foreclosure and note; Matte Clark
and r P Clark vs.. J. 9. Little, to quiet
title; Mrs. Java Reid VS.. Leonard D.
Reid for debt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23


Marshall r Joy who has been Wis.
itng his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs
j Oliver FOR the past three weeks, has
returned to his nome in Parsons, Kans.
John Tewksbury is in the city, vis-
iting his mother and sisters. He will
leave for west Texas tomorrow after
noon
MRS G u. Ford, who has been the
guest Of Mrs Ben Hampton for sever.
al days VIII return to her home In Ell
Reno tomorrow
Mrs John Lowell and children have
retutned to their home III Oklahoma
city after visit with Mrs. w, j.
Slaughter
Mrs Frank Stone, proprietress Of
the Bryan hotel az Anadarko is here
Tor week end visit the guest or the
Mcfarland hotel
FOR RENT Modern furnished
.ooms for light housekeepinf. BOG Colo /
svc. 2s-st
G w Norvelle and wife viii leave /
Monday for en- extended automobile
our through Texas and win return
bout the middle Of july
LOST Sunburst seed pearl brooch.
brilliant in center. Somewhere in the
ity Phone Z q OF Monarch grocery
28-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
LICENSED TO WE'D

Peru Faryer 30, Bochito, and Miss
Lucille Oyerstreet 22 Roosevelt Ed-
ward y. saurenman, Chlckasha. 2i
and Imogene ~. Nail Chickasha i9
sam NJ Reebe Carnegie 2S and Miss
Katie Holland. Carnegie %; James
Steveson. Chickasha 20 and Miss jim
cey Gooden, Chickasha ls
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
UNDER SHERIFF RESIGNS

Undersheriff W c Ilqeker las ten
dered hts resignation 70 Sheriff Hodge
Baileyand Frank Burrows. former dep
uty county CLERK and now owner Of an
automobile supply agency, has been
appointed 10 succeed him temporarily
Mr.. Rucker has BOT announced his
plans for the faWrsobqt i b. believed
that he viii resume bis nrofessieW as
e.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
RUCKER'S SON GUARDS
HAITIAN REBEL GROUP

Clyde Ruoker. son Of undersherilf
Ruckeg. who ran away from his home
in Minco inaJanuary to join the nayy
As now withathe 57th u $ marines iaI
Haiti a photograph from the lad who
was nineteen in March, shows him as
guard Of a number of Haitien reyolu-
tiopists who are cutting grass with
scythes
Some Of the niggers are the most
prominent men in Haiti, he writes
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
.sroMAcH TRouRLEs
AND CONSTIPATION

AND CONSTIPATION
y win cheerfnlly say that Chamber
lain's Tablets are the most satisfactory
remedy for stomach troubles and con
stipation that / have sold in thirty-four
years drug store SERVICE writes 8. II
Murphy, druggist, Weilsbasg. n Y OBJ
tainable everywhere. d-wlm
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
WILLIAM STACEY
SUCCEEDS GOFF

William Stacy local attorney who
year age abandoned his legal practice
for the Farm, has been appointed as.
sistant county attorney succeeding Ben
Goff.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
APPOINTED GUARDIAN

Miss Lillian Penquite has been ap-
pointed guardian Of her brother, Rob
ert Penquite and her BOND in the sum
OF $1,000 vas approved Miss Penqdte
was authorized to sell certain private
property belonging TO the estate Of the
late Dr Peaquite at private sale
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
RsAR.ENp sMAsAup

By United Press.
Dutant OKLA June PA rear end
collision between two freight trains oc-
Cured here this morning. None were
billed
e'lie 'faiholan HaS ferl9uslF injured
but the other Jumped and we're saved
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
To Greek Letter Meet.

Miss NIargaret Coleman left yester
day for charleroiN Mich to attend
the Kappa Alpha Theta convention
which WY convene there next week
MISS Coleman win be gone several
weeks, visiting in Michigan, Wiscon-
SIN Minnesota and Iowa while gone,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23

IT is THE DESIRE or MOST PEo-
PIE TO OWN A HOME
THIS is A VERY LAUDABLE AM
BlTlON-
AND MAY BE EASILY ACCOM-.
PLiSHED-?
WITH LITTLE TROUBLE AND
SMALL EXPENSE?
ON LONG TIME AND EASY PAY.
MENTS-2
WITHOUT INTEREST OR TAX.
ES-2
BY CONSULTING m
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23

be reported to the nearest representa-.
tive of the federal department Of JUS
tice. Those whose failure to register
on inattention or to lack Of informa-
tion or Of understanding shall be re.
leased as soon as they have registered
and those Of wilful disobedience Of
the law shall be bound over for trial
by the federal authorities.
This telegram concisely states just
what your duties are and you are en-.
joined to follow such Instructions care.
fully.
Very truly yours,
ANGEL carp,
Official. The Adiutaut General
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
United Charities.

q 8he regular monthly meeting Of the
Beard Of United Charities will take
place at the city hall on Monday af
ternoon at O'Clock instead OF at 3
as heretofore.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
Short
A> tories
Of the TolO1l
Born, 4 Son.

Born, yesleruay al the Baze santa
RUM to Mr. and Mrs M D. Anderson,
a boy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-23
Very truly yours,

Official The Adjutaut General
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
PATRIOTIC CONCERT
SUNDAY, may SIXTH
C Community Life Committee of AssO-
citation of Commerce Making
Arrangements

The Community Life committee Of
the Association of Commerce is busily
engaged in arranging patriotic pro-
gram for Sunday afternoon, May 9Th,
to be given at Riverside park. This
committee has been particularly for
tunate in interesting Rev. T. F. Gullix-
son in the matter of taking charge of
the chorus for the occasion. 1t is ex-
pected that at least 100 voices will be
secured for this first concert of the
season, and as Rev. Gullixson has had
a great deal of experience in chorus
work as has been evidenced by the
oratorios and cantatas that have been
given under his direction while a res
ident of this city, it is safe to say
that the patriotic concert to be given
May 9Th will be something exception
ally good, and should attract large
crowd of people to the park that day.
The plans of the Community Life
committee call for frequent Sunday
afternoon concerts in the park, and all
the musical directors of the city will
be asked to take their turn at the work
of providing the program.
This first concert program will con-
sist of all the national airs, together
with some of the most stirring hymns
ever written, and Old Glory will be
glorifed in no uncertain manner. Keep
the date in mind and be sure to be at
Riverside Park Sunday, May 9Th, at
o'clock so as to hear the first number
of the program.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
TOWN CR|ERS
CLUD'HOLD BUSY
I BUSINESS SESSION
Held Special Meeting at the Associa
tiOn of Commerce Rooms on
Monday Evening

The Minot Town Criers Club met
in special session at the Association
of Commerce assembly room Monday
evening of this week, and transacted
considerable business.
Among other things done commit
tee was appointed and ordered to Sc
cure cuts of the Minot Municipal flag
for use on printed matter to be gotten
out during the coming year. These
cuts will allow the flag to be printed
in the colors of which it is made up,
and; will give the city of Minot some
desirable advertising.
The club went on record as being
favorable to a patriotic demonstration
and would be willing to cooperate
with all other civic organizations in
the city to the end that something real
in the way of such a demonstration
would be pulled off
After many delays it was decided to
put on a Gridiron program on Monday
evening, April %, at which time some
exceptionally good "high jinks" would
be pulled for the pleasure of the club
members.
Several matter Of publicity for the
city of Minot were taken up and def
mite action. The city has needed some
of this publicity matter for long
time, and it seems now that the Town
Criers will see that it is secured.