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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
SIBERIA WANTS
U. s. TO BUY IT,
AMERICAN AYERS

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec ~
All Of Siberia east .ol the Ural
mountain, j, clamorlng to be sold
to the United States at prices rang
ing from forty 10 sixty mlllardS Of
rubles, according 10 { A Hoiiart
ul Mary,villc. cal. who has at
rived here from Nlcholaievsk, east
rrn Siberia
Ho0art. who /, manager OF a
large British gold mining ,yhdl-'
cate at Nlcholaiey'k, said today
the movement To have America &C
uuIrc Siberia was so widespread
lha, it had become the main point
uf debate at political meetings and
that It had the support OF the
press and thousands OF citizens
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
INCENDIARY fire
LOSS IN STATE
SHOWS INCREASE
Twelve BIa7eS Said to Have
Been Due to Arson,
MONTHS LOSS IS S443,OOO
Warning Issued on Holiday
Dangers,

A great increase in incindiary fire,
/, shown by the monthly report Of State
Firc Marshal { G.. Hammond, made
today 10 A. t. Wclch, state insurance
commissioner.
There were twelve inciudiary fires in
the state IN November, the report shows.
with a total los, OF $l7,S92 The los
on buildings was $looll and the loss
ON content, $lO9Sl The largest in
ccndlary los, reported .waS the burn
ing OF the NJ, o. & c. depot at Hen
ryetta.
Total Loss, $4,000.
The total fire loss for the month Vas
S44j4S2M Oi this $l7S57l64 was on
building, and &o4 % ON contents
The heaviest loss is listed under the
head Of cause unknown" with $l560lS.
The next greatest loss was caused by
lightning striking oil tanks, this loss
being Sl2909l
Losses from fires iprotton was heavy
the total being Sl22,499 More than
half OF the loss ior the month was IN
cotton and oil
Holiday Warning
Spontaneous combustion caused a loss
OF S400ll. Trash and rubbish fires cost
T,,l09 and defective wiring $l5SlO
Children and matches added 1914 tc
the fire loss and defective stoves anc
furnaces rns 81 ID6
A warning to guard against holiday,
fires was included in the report OF Mr.
Hammond. II is
with the near approach Of the holi
DAYS il would be well to call atten
ton to the dangers in the common deco
rations." he said. Christmas tree
should not he decorated with paper
cotton or othc riniIammablc materials
Use metallic tinscl and other non-in
flammablc decorations Securely faster
the Christmas tree So II cannot b,
pulled over Candles should never bt
used Instead Of cotton to repreScn
snow. use powdered mica, asbestos fibeI
or coarse salt When the decorations
have served their purpose remove them
Let our Iulctide motto be 1t IS WISE
to be safe than to be sorry Many fire
are started each year from carcleSSneS,
in Christmas decoration and many ar,
the sad hearts that result from lhcs'
fires"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
U. S. GUARD WILL
TAKE SOLDIERS
PLACES At HOME
Wilson Orders Organization Of
25,000 Civilians

WASHINGTON. Dee lj,--The
United States guard will the tho namo
of the 25,0UO auNlliary force Of troops
authorized by the war department to
supplement state and other forces now
guarding war supplies, war industries
and doing police duty essential to tho
conduct Of the war.
President Wilson has signed tho
order for organization Of the force,
Form 20 Battslions.
Forty battalionS will be organized
to relieve regular troops national
guard or other purely military units or
this guard duty Others prescribed
that the force be raised by voluntary
enlistment or draft. Volunteers will
he accepted only between the ages oe
81 and IS II resort 10 the draft -
necessary men placed IN the special
classes under the new draft system az
being m for limited military services
only will be used
The guards will be clothed in regular
army blue uniiorms, for which there
is no need in the army during war
time, They will be armed with krag.
JorgcnSen rifle, and other equipments
not suitable for modern warfare.
Regulars as Officers
As far as possible the men will bc
given service IN the immediate neigh
burhood oi their homes bach bat.
talon will be commanded by a major
from the list OF those clasSed as un.
available lor arduous campaigning in
Europe. Men who failed to qualify for
commissions in the officers reserve
training camps, will he offered comnis-
,ionS OF places as non-commisSiohsd
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
NO v0TE.BUYlNG
Law IN ILLINOIS

SPRINGFIELD, III, Dec l3.-Poli-
ucans in East ST. Louis accused in d
confession Of DR.. Leroy Bundy, a ne
gro dentist held for murder in connec
ton with the race riots OF last July, OF
buying negro votes, would go unpun-
i,hcd even il their guilt were cStab-
li,hed, because there is no law in Hi.
nos covering their ofiense Attorney
General Brundage declared today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
Dallas Is Worse
Off Than We Are,
If That's S Possible

DALLAS Texas. Dec l}.-Nith
the mercury at "a degrees above
zero at & o'clock thi, morning, the
announcement came from the gas
company that there is a break IN
the main line which iurniShc, the
cty's supply and that there will be
no gas by lhi, afternoon Since the
majority OF the homes IN the city de
pend on gas for fuel indications
arc that there will be much ,ullcr
ing Fort Worth and other towns
also will have mo- gas
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, there
exists great organization known As
the Red Cross, the purpose OF which
is to bind up the wounds Of the tall
en-, cheer the dying and supply The
element OF kindness and mercy 'o
those to whom wra has brought
misery and suffering and
WHEREAS, the organization OF
the Red Cross on a universal oasS
in America IS regarded as being as
essential TO the success OF the
american armies in the field a. or
raniyation OF the armlc, themselves.
and
WHEREAS Woodrow Wilson,
president of the United States, and
Governor William, have asked III,
people to show. by becoming mem
bcrs NJ the Red Cros, during the
period beginning December Y and
ending December a. that they are
heart aud soul IN the struggle nuw
in progress N France and
WHEREAS. the Red Cross I, a
neutral organization, dedicated ,o
humanity and Service. a concrete /.
lustra,ion OF which is the service II
recently rendered and IS still render
ing to stricken Haliiax
Now therefore |. I'd OverholSer
mayor of Oklahoma City, do ask that
the people oi Oklahoma City display
the Red Cross flag on next MONDAY
and. in accordance with the procla
nation Of the president oi the United
States, set aside the week OF De
ccmber va as Red Cross members
ship week in this city; also earn
c,tly request the people Of Oklahoma
civ to become members Of the Red
Cross and to cooperate with that
organization in every way possible
Given under my hand aud seal
ED OvERHOLSER
Mayor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
Gas C0MPAk
pFCEIvERSHlP
MAY Be ASKED
Shelby Considers New Line Of
Attack on Corporation

Action against the Oklahoma Ga, and
Electric company in the district court
asking lor the appointment Of receiver
may be brought by the county attorneys
office, according TO information made
public this morning
The purpose OF the reCciycrship ac-
tion would be to get quick action against
present conditions, County Attorney
Selby explained, on matters that may
not he within the jurisdiction OF the
corporation commission
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
Reports Say Each
Side Won Victory

LONDON, Dec ia battle has oc'
CURED near Bielsorod in southern Rus
sia between Bolsheyiki forces and troops
under General Kornilofi, but the out
come has not been established and Pc
troVrad advicss are conflicting The
Petrograd correspondent Of the Daily
Mail reports that General kornlIoii
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
Cold Weather Halts
Formation of New
Red Cross Branches

The organization Of Red Gross
branches and units has been postponed
ON accnntsoi the cold wcathcr Mr..
/. G. Holiapfe. secretary Of the Red
Cross was In have opened branches this
week at Ncwalla, Wrights, Harrah amt
Choclaw CIV Mrs HolSapiel says
that she will 20 TO these places as soon
as the weather moderateS On Christ
mas eve she viii complete the organisa'
tion ui an auxiliary At Wheatlnnd,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
Warmer WEATHER
HERE TOMORROW,
ISFORECAST MADE
COAL H0ARDINGS SOUGHT
Price of Fuel Oil Is Advanced;
Demand Is Heavy,

lair and probably warmer weather
tonight with a m,nimuup Temperature
oi from Z 10 IA degrees is the forecast
issued today by the local weather OBJ
scr,atory Ihl, prospect was Okla
homa City's sole hope Of reliei from
the cold although the warmer weather
forecast is below freezing At the Of
flee, OF the Oklahoma Gas 4 Electric
company today it was admitted that
the "a, pressure here is no stronger
than yesrcrddN II is lluctuating at
from one to ono and thrce-quarter'
ounces,
. Thc cold wave forecast yc,terday
arrived on the wings OF a fifty mllr
gale which swoopcd down upon the CITY
from the north last night about Y
o'clock. Just as the tncaters were be
ing cmpted OF their first crowds. In
consequence the street cars were
crowded until the crowds had been
carried to their MONIES
Hearing Date Set
The state corporation commission to-
day set December y as the date Tor
hearing the complaint of County AT
torncy Charles y. Selby against the
Oklahoma Gas and Electric company
as result OF the gas shortage. This
also is the date set for the hearing OF a
petition filed by Charles II Ruth, who
asks that the Oklahoma Gas and tlcc
trio company be compelled TO build
storage tanks large enough to hold sui
fcient gas to tide the city over an
emergency.
The hearings which may be held
jointly, will begin at 10 o'clock tho
morning Of December p and will be
held in the courtroom OF the corpora
tion commission at the state capitol
Seeks Stored Coal.
Plenty OF coal and fuel oily TO supply
the needs Of she city renamed here
this morning. The Oklahoma railway
company shipped in three additional
cars. and now has sufficient oil tc
last through the week.
Coal is still in the yards Of local
retailers, and several cars are coming
in daily. However. ] II Johnston
county fuel administrator, was seeking
stored coal this morning lie was told
that one car OF coal was dumped al the
waterworkS site BY the Holmboc Con.
'lruction company some months ago for
'Se in a hoisling engine is st1 lying
Sclcs,.
Oil Prices Higher
Fuel oil has increased in price as a
OF the gas situation, Guy Il
IiTreat chici engineer Of the Oklahoml
~ 'allway company said today Before
' !. shortage fuel oil was selling al
IS per barrel Now. however. il
- NC instances rciincrieS are asking
- getting a. much as 81 and SIS
ror it. This is equivalent to coal al
SIS per ton and gas at 6O-cents PEI
thousand cubic feet
Oil stoves for domestic heating pur
poses are said to have been increased
in price here, but dealers say that they
are not taking advantage OF the sltua
tion 10 hold up" consumers. TN,
city's supply OF stoves has been prac
tically exhausted, and dealers are at
tempting to get more,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
u. S. Lsnds IlslY ssoo.noo.OoO

WASHINGTON, Dec Another
payment ot &SOOO0O0 to italy today
brought the total actually paid to that
government from the SS0O00OOO credit
allowed mp to SNOOOOOO.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
Warmer Tomorrow
Weather Forecast

LOCAL FORECAsT-Falr and prob
ably warmer tonight, with minimum ten.
perature Of 2 90 "a degrees, Friday un.
settled and warmer.
sTATE FORE Tonlph, fair and
warmer except In southeastern port,nr.
Friday fair and warmer except IN eastern
portion,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
RED TAPE BLAMED
FOR SL0WNESS IN
GETTING BULLETS
Chief Of Ordnance CrOzier Is
GriIIed by Senators,

WNSIIINGTON. Dec. lj-Demand,
for specific explanation OF delays m
supplying arms and artillery to the ma
tons fighting forces were made today
hy the senate military affairs commit.
tee members in roSS-cNamlnatlon ol
Major General Crozicr, chief OF ord
nance, m continuing the senate invesll-
cation
From both sides questions were fired
H the ordnance chief for information
on money furnished hy conVreS, had
not h-cn more rapidly expended tor
ordnance.
Funds Not Available.
That time was needed for manuiac-
turing end funds were not authorized.
wa the principal cause OF delay was
the gist OF General tro1ier's explana-
iiOns.
I'm Your statement Yesterday said
Chairman Chamberlain. you were dis
posed TO place responsibility for delays
ON congress and the labor situation, al
though your irSt Appropriation was
made in lune 1918, and some Of your
appropriations were yet unexpended
when war was declared,
"Was was declared IN April" Scna
,or Hitchcock iutcrlccDcd When did
work actually begin for equlpping the
Continued on Page q Column a.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
Only Atmistics Discussed.

AMSTERDAM, Dec. lj.--No Ger
man peace conditions have been sub
mhtci 10 the Russian delegates, so-
cordug to An official telegram re-.
cencd here from Berlin Up 10 this
time nothing has been discussed ex-
cent the armlStice.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-13
fire RAvAc ES MINING TOWN
they SAY hes WOUNDED

Genera, Ko-nof former comma chief of thc Rus
sian armies who has JOINED General kslednes, IN re-
ported beaten and wounded in battle with the
Bolshcviht
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tcon,Inusd on Page 2, Column ~
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-06-08
The Big Store
Cation DOdsOn Dry
Goods Co.

The bids for the purchase OF the
eleven acres OF land known a8 the
city Dumping Grounds were opened
and the bid OF Il. W. webb of S35
per acres being the highest bid, "a
motion was made and carried that
same be accepted and the Mayor and
Secretary sign deed conveying the
said grounds tothe said r. W. Webb
The resignation Of +. V. Clark as
alderman OF Ward No. 2 was read
and accepted by unanimous vote Of
the Council.
There being q vacancy In Ward
No. . Of the city Of Snyder caused
By the resignation Of f. V. Clark,
nm election was authorized called to
De held In the above ward on the
18Th day OF June, 1917 to elect one
alderman to flll the vacancy J. z.
Noble was duly appointed to hold
said election,
o. P. Wolfe filed his monthly re-
port Of collections and same was
approved by the Finance Committee.
Jessie Koonsman and Lucille
strayhorn were granted permits to
drive motor vehicles within the city
of snyder.
II appearing to the Council that
the special water and sewer warrants
issued to /. W. Boren on April 2ith,
1917 had been lost the Secretary
and Mayor were instructed to issue
duplicate warrants.
Motion carried that the special
water and sewer warrants Issued to
II. +. Rosser on Dec. /, 1916 be can
celed as same had not been sold.
By motion duly carried the Build
ing Committee was instructed to In
yeltigate the cost OF moving the
eight post" from the corner Of the
court house lawn to the intersccting
streets on the corners of the Square
and take such action as they deem
proper.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-06-08
Presbyterian Church

Sunday June 40. 1871
Sunday School at 9:t5.
Preaching at 1900 by the pastor.
C.. T.. Society meets at 1850 p. m.
40 preaching at night on account
OF Baptist Revival services at the
Tabernacle
l.. A. n N. s. meets Monday at {
o'clock at the church The lesson lF
the first part of Chapter 3, study
course Answer roll call with names
of Missionary In LatIn-America.
Teacher Training Glass Wed
ncsday evening at $500 o'clock.
The public Is cordially invited to
attend any and all Of our services.
Reporter
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-06-08
pnIZLs ID nrHDsMEN.

Dallas. Icus--Ihat suitable recoc-
milton may De- given harismcn. upon
whose sk.ll and Judgment In prepar-
Ing animals n his care largely de-
pend the horrors won In the show ring.
the State Fair Of Texas will offer
eight prices 60 herdsmen this year.
This will be an innovation in the way
q premiums and one that is sure to
find favor in the eyes Of all exhibitors
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-06-08
'C|TY COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY EVENING JUNE
FOURTH

The city Council Of the city Of
Snyder met onthe evening OF the
above date with Mayor h. +, Smith
presiding o. P, Wolfe, Marshall, A.
Johnston. Sec. and Aldermen II Il.
Cox, T. J. Blackburn, j. W. Massey,
] j. Burnett and Joe Cation were
present.
The minutes Of last meeting we're
read and approved. The minutes
showed balance Of S123.lO.
Receipts as follows;
Snyder National Bank, interest on
deposits 10 cents; Jesse Koonsman'
auto permit S1.0O; Lucille strayhorn'
auto permit S1.OO; o, p. Wolfe, coll
lectlons S2s.32. Snyder National
Bank, loan $1,000. Total Sll5i.42.
The following accounts were allow
ed and authorized paid;
@ p. Wolfe. marshall o.. 10000
Geo. Eppley. night watch 5000
p. NJ. Bolln, FIRE marshall 1000
Il. +. Smith, mayor ...... 800
Pr. Il. Cox. alderman ....,' 300
T. ]. Blackburn, alderman. 800
J. W. Massey, alderman .. 500
]. ]. Burnett, alderman .... 800
A. Johnston. See. ....... 1850
Snyder /. 4 L. Co, lights ....7s.2O
]. J. Pope, haulingtrash 81, $50
snyder Printing Co. printing. 800
J. W. Jones, street work i.2o
W. ]. Monett, street work 40
5. Monroe. piping, etc iS'29
W. T. Baze. work ...., l2'Al
J. W. Green. building dump 7i.5O
= W. o. welborn. bridge work 400
l.. E. Robinson. bridge work l2'OO
J. W. westbrook bridge W 400
Hlgginbotham Bros. & Co. 2.25
Lon Pierce. hauling ..... GOO
Palm Cafe. feeding prisoners l.75
A. Johnston, postal cards Leo
Total disbursements 90. S46s. 40
Balance on hand ...... f6s4.s'
The following accounts were el'
lowed from the Water and Sewer
Department fund:
JJ. Pope. supt. Septic tank 1000
Z. II. Higginbotham, supt
Water and Sewer ......'.-' 1o'V0
Snyder ] & VI Co pumping $500
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-06-08
IN CLASS or own
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
MUCH MONEY FOR ADJUSTMENTS
Automobile Display win Include
the Latest and Best in Cars
and Re Exhibited in Former
Vehicle Building.

Vehicle Building.
Dallas, Texas -Thirty.two years.
development of single idea will be
eliminated Saturday, Oct -, yhon
the gates Of the State Fair o. Texas
are thrown open upon the exposition
which will continue through Oct a.
For thirty-two years the management
Of this great institution has been
working with single idea in mind
to create fair without an equal.
"Whcn the gates Of the State Fair
Of Texas are thrown open Oct 10 we
will be ready for the verdict Of the
people," Secretary W. II Stratton
said. I'VE believe we viii offer this
year the greatest fair that has ever
been held We have worked hard, Ia
bored conscicntiously and the manage
mcnt has no fear but that the public
will put It's stamp Of approval upon
our efforts"
additions to the many established
departments, Improvements in others
and the creation " new and impor-
tant divisions will make the 1917 fair
the peer Of any which have been here
toforc catalogucd Premium lists
than which none have been more libcr-
al in the past, have been generously
increased, extensive arrangements
have been made 10 better facilities for
every exhibi. and the scope Of the en-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-06-08

Tire Woman's Missionary Society
VIII meet az the Methodist church on
Monday afternoon Cor q bible lesson
conducted by the pastor
The Ladies' are planning for dim
ner one day next week. The time and
place to be announced later.
Reporter
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-06-08

FOR sALE-Llzzle Watkins house
and "A lots in east Snyder $1,000
cash and balance $4,000 on terms
to suit purchaser. Apply at Signal
office or address Lizzie Watkins, 1l2
N. Lancaster Dallas. 42tf
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-06-08

Attorney r. Ward Woodruff was
hore Thursday from sweetwaier
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-06-08

There viii be no 10 cent road tax
election On scurry county for awhile.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-06-08
FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT Apply Mrs.
j. W Templeton. 81
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-06-08
"High Art Palm Beach "

We have all sizes and models including
sport backs. Cast off that wooden suit and
know what real hot-weather comfort is
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-06-21
Hurnrning.

Human beings are the only crea.
lures born with the ability to hum ex.
cept, Of course, the humming birds
Humming birds, however, have to hum
for living, while the average human
only huns at odd moments as sort
of relaxation. It seems probable that
most men could not shave or tie their
ties If they weren't able to hum u few
bars while thus employed. Very often
at such times you find that you are
improvising pretty little snatches of
song that the world should not willing.
~ see die. You feel that if YOU had
taken the thing up when younger you
might have made first-rate composer.
You try the thing over and it seems
to want Its first charm. Lots of little
musical gems are lost to the world In
this way. The man who does not hum
or yodel while busy about the bath.
room is as unnatural q creature as the
woman who is not beguiled by bar.
gain.-Exchange.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-06-21
GROW FINE EARLY soUAsHEs
Difficulty Experienced In North Where
Season 10 Shest-WIss 70 Start
Under 0iaes In Pots,

In many localities 1t has been q DIFF.
ncult matter in recent years to grow
fine squashes and have them fully
ripened before frost came. This is es-
pecially true at the north where the
season is short, and difficulty is ex-
perienced in getting the seed to grow
when planted in the spring.
1t is wise plan to start pumpkins
cucumbers and squashes in flower pots
under glass, so that the plants will
have good start and will be ready for
blooming much sooner than those
planted in the open ground.
A three or four-inch pot will hold
from one to three seeds and the plants
may be allowed to become nice size
before being transplanted. The trans
planting is easily done, and there
should be no injury to the roots.
Simply turn the pot over and strike
the edge on box or board. The ball
Of earth holding the well-formed mass
Of roots will drop from the pot, and
can be placed in the cavity made to re.
ceive it; the plants will scarcely show
they were disturbed, and long before
other squash or pumpkin vines are in
bloom, the pot plants will have bios.
somed. They will not need any protec.
ton from pollen from other plants
causing danger Of mixing, which is 50
detrimental In recent years.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-06-21
Stone Forecasts Weather.

There is said to be kind of stone
In Finland which. like barometer,
forecasts the weather. This stone. ac-
cording to report, turns black or black
ish gray when rain or bad weather is
approaching, vet becomes covered with
small white spots at the approach Of
clear weather. Many attribute the
changes to the stones fossil mixed
with clay and containing rock salt,
nitre or ammonia, which. in proportion
to the amount of water vapor which
the air contains attracts the dampness
or gives its own of. When it attracts
1t becomes black; when it gives of
moisture and the salt gets dry the
stone becomes white. indicating that
the air contains little moisture.