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Sharp County record., 1917-06-15
ACT No. i-t.

approved MNrch ", IVY.
An Act to appropriate moneys for
the purpose OF collecting muster rolls
OF Arkansas, relics and flags, etc, to be
placed In Arkansas room In the Con-
federate Museum at Richmond, Va,
Act nppropriates $1,000 for above
purpose.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-15
ACT NO, 47O.

NpproVed March 2S, 1877.
An Act to appropriate money out of
the penitentiary fund for the purpose
Of paying levee, drainage and other
special improvement district assess
ments against the state farm lanos,
and for other purposes.
Act provides that any and all ex-
listing levee, drainage or other spe-
cial Improvement district assessments
and taxes against any of the state farm
lands shall be paid out OF the appro-
priation now or hereafter made to pay
the current expenses OF the state PEN
Nentiary. Said claims shall be pre-
Janted as the same accrue and shall
be allowed, if correct, and shall be
vouchered and paid. Provides that all
lands acquired by the state in the fu-
turo shall be known az state farm
lands and shall be subject to the pro-
visions of this Act.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-15

The One Crop lt's Coed Fer.
ave mustn't Kick about that three
dnya' min, The fnrnaes essa's ''Hs
Sharp County record., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. dsf.

Approved Mnrrh HS, 1OlT
y IN Act making appropriations for
The executive and judicial departments
lol The state government for tho bicn-
.nlOl period ending March 81, 1919,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
OFFICIALLY SIGN
ARMIST|CE OF
GERMAN-RUSS
Calls for 4S-HOur Cessation on
East German Front.
Meanwhile Peace Negotiations
Are Under Way.
SURRENDER TO BOLSHEVlKl
Headquarters Staff, Which
Spurned Lenine, Gives Up.
Report Cossacks Plan To At
tack Petrograd Garrison.
TO BOLSHEVlKI

London, Dec. Am armistice be-
tween Russia and Germany has been
signed at the headquarters of Prince
Leopold of Bavaria. says an Exchange
telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam
today. The armistice is valid for a
period of forty-eight hours.
General Staff Surrenders.
Petrograd, Dec. 4.-Ensign Kry-
lenko, the Bo1sheviki commander in
chief, telegraphed today that the gen.
eral staff which has refused to recog-
nize the authority of the Bolsheviki
has surrendered.
General Dukhonin assumed the post
of Russian commander in chief after
the disappearance of Premier Ker-
ensky, with headquarters at Mohilev.
The headquarters staff refused to
carry out the orders of the Bolsheviki
to enter into negotiations with the
Germans for an armistice. The Boil
sheviki government announced the
deposition of General Dukhonin but he
refused to recognize its authority. A
Petrograd dispatch yesterday said
troops loyal to the Bolshevilzi had been
sent against the general staff head
quarters
CoSSackS threaten AUtack.
Petrograd, Dec. A battle be-
tween detachments from the Petro-
grad garrison, commanded by Ensign
Krylenko, and Cossacks is reported to
be impending at Vitebsk. According
to telegram from Krylenko's ad-
jutant, the Cossacks have gathered or
the flanks and in the rear of Kry-
lenko's forces.
A circumstantial report is being cir
~ ;V1,ff
Russian commander in chief who LED
an unsuccessful revolt against the Ker-
ensky government, escaped from
custoday last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
ALL ENVY THE ENGINEERS.
First to Join in Big Battle With
Boches-Camp Is Aroused.

American Field Headquarters in
France, Dec. 4.-Every dough boy,
every marine, every other sort of an
American fighting man now, some
where in France" wished to heaven
today he had been an army engin eer.
The American camp, from head
quarters to the most remote Village,
buzzed feverishly with news of tie
engineers exploits at Cambria Every
man envied their lot. speculated OIL
the glory of getting a chance at the
boches in the opend and wished they'd
hurry up and let the real fighting
men get into action. The engineers
can command the best the camp has
from now on-they are real heroes.
News of the way American rrrny en-
gineers jumped into the fray side by
side with British Tommies did not
reach the American camps until Mon
day evening Then special newspaper
editions de1uged the countryside and
were feverishly devoured by the Sam
mics
Headquarters remained silent on the
whole matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
URGE CUT IN BREAD
Ral.ers, Counci, Recommends Reduc
tion-Under Govt License Dec. 10.

washington. Dec. Immediate
reduction in bread prices wherever
possible has been recommended to
bakers thruout the country by the war
emergency council of the baking in
dustry. Bakers will go under govern
ment license December 10, using set
formula and producing standardized
loaf required by the food administra-
ton.
In announcing recently that the
baking industry was to be put under
license, the food administration de-
clared there is no reason why bread
prices should not be sharply reduced.
The Information that a reduction has
been recommended came to the food
administration today in a telegram
from Henry Stude of Houston, Texas.
president of the National Association
of Bakers. The telegram was similar
to one sent by the war council to the
bakers. 1t reads:
The council calls attention to the
various recomL- -endations in the United
States food administration report
suggesting a reduction in prices, with
government control of raw material
used by the baker, and a reduction in
operating expenses. There should
wherever possible be an Immediate
reduction in price to the retailer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
RATE hike
Western r. RS Get Increase on
Steel and Iron Goods.
Ranges as High as 40 Per Cent
Affects X. C. Territory.

Washington, Dec. 4.-IncreaseS in
freight rates on iron and steel articles
ranging as high as 40 per cent were
allowed to western railroads today by
the interstate commerce commission.
The increases, however, were not SO
great as the railroads asked.
The railroads had asked to cancel
commodity rates and apply fifth class
rates which would have caused in
creases varying from 20 to SO per
cent. The commission held, however.
that these were too high and allowed
a varying scale of increases ranging
up to 80 per cent of the fifth class
rate.
Former rates on iron and steel
articles were entirely too low in west
ern trunk territory. the commission
held.
The new rates which may be filed
shortly would apply principally from
Chicago, Peoria, Ill, St. Louis, Kan
sas City Minneapolis. st. Paul, Du-
luth and Mississippi river crossings to
various western destinations.
Were AbnormaiIy Low.
No increase is proposed in present
rates from Chicago to st. Louis and
other west bank Mississippi river
cities, and the commission specifies
that the new rates must not disturb
the present relationships in commodity
rates from Kansas City and St. Louis
In explanation of the abnormally
low rate heretofore prevailing on iron
and steel products in this territory,
the commissions decision said:
1T the difference between class rate
levels in central freight association
and western trunk line territories may
be taken as representative of trans
portation conditions generally the pro-
posed rates are not relatively high
Shippers of western territory had
protested quite generally against the
proposed increases.
Slight Increase on Live Stock.
Washington, Dec. 4.-Applicaticn ms
for increased rates on live stock in less
than carloads east of the Mississippi
river were denied today by the inter
state commerce commission but per
mission was given to make new mini
mum weight rulings which would re-
suit in small increases
The increases allowed amount to an
average of Is per cent and apply
mainly to shipment of breeding ami
mails The commission also ordered
eastern railroads to cancel proposed
rates providing charges on ordinary
live stock. dependent upon value
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
INSIST BRITISH
JOIN IN 4 TEST
OF NAVY POWER
Growing Sentiment in Ameri-
can Navy for Sea Action.
Chief Of Operations Opposes
Naval Drive by Britain.
ALL THREE NATIONS join
HurI British, French and q. S.
Warships for Knockout.
Believe 1t Might Bring Quicker
Decision Than by Land.
BY CARL D. GROAT.

Washington, Dec. 4-The British
hand is gradually being forced in the
matter of a more aggressive offensive
naval policy.
Despite the opposition of Admiral
Benson. chief CO operations, subtle
pressure is being exerted which, it is
believed, will eventually cause Great
Britain to depart from her defensive
program
Prominent government officials in
formed the press today there is reason
to believe the growing sentiment in
the American army and navy for Of
fensiye measures to supplement the
terrific land drives is having its eff
feet. While the present plan of Scour-
ing the seas with destroyers and
keeping the British battle fleet intact
cannot be Immediately changed, the
coming year will probably see a shift
which may have a vital effect on the
allied fortunes of war.
Younger Heads for Action.
While Admiral Benson believes a
naval offensive is doomed to failure,
younger officers insist that unless
naval power is tested, the bloody see
saw on land will go on almost indefi-
nitely. whereas single blow struck
byR the British, French and American
navies might be the Knockout punch
of Germany.
What its advocates most fear is that
the British, yielding to American pres
sure, will go at the task half-heart-
edly No half way measures should
be attempted, for that would be worse
than avoiding a test.
Meantime the navy is swamped with
notwithstanding inventions Off
eials declared today that gradually a
method of checking the U-boats is
being evolved and that, with this ex-
pected cure, the naval offensive can
! be the more safely tried
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04

ottCc OAAfy Cdn tOtnC when the
people make it thru rulers the world can
trust.
Our object is to win the war. and we
shall not sIacken suffer ourselves to be
diverted until it is won.
AS nation we united in spirit and
intention. L pay little heed to those who
tell me otherwise.
The American people desire peace by the
overcoming of evil, by the defeat once for
all of the sinister forces that interrupt peace
and render it impossible.
The price of peace will be full. impartial
justice-justice done every point and to
every nation.
The voices of humanity grow daily more
and they come from the hearts of men
everywhere.
Humanity insists that the war shall not
end in yindictive action of any kind.
Autocracy must be shown the utter
futility of its claim to power or leader
ship in the modern world.
No one is threatening the existence OF
the independence the peaceful enter
prise of the German people.
We shall go wherever the necessities OF
this war carry us. s-z - ssls.f .f---s-sss. /.
The Russian people have been poisoned
by dark falsehoods administered by Ger
man hands.
We must make adequate provision I'd
protect this nation against alien enemies.
One very embarrassing obstacle thai
stands in way is that we are at wal
with Germany but not with her allies. L
therefore, very earnestly recommend that
congress Immediately declare the United
States in a state Of war with Austria.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
MOVE FOR WAR!
Resolution in Senate to Declare
Against All German Allies.
New Motion To Declare War
on Austria Up in Senate Friday.

Washington, Dec. A joint reso-
luton declaring that state of war
exists between the United States and
Austria Hungary, Bulgaria and Tur-
day by Senator Pittman for Senator
King of Utah 1t was referred to the
foreign relations committee without
action.
To Pass on War Friday
Washington. Dec. 4.-The senate
will be ready to pass a resolution next
Friday declaring war against Austria,
Senator Martin, majority leader, an
nounced today. The resolution prob
ably will be drafted at the state de-
partment. Some debate but no con-
siderable opposition is expected.
Chairman Flood plans to call the
house foreign affairs committee to-
gether tomorrow
Introduce in House "Wednesday.
Washington, Dec. chairman
Flood of the house foreign affairs
committee announced that he would
introduce a war resolution tomorrow
morning, call the foreign affairs COM
nittee together tomorrow afternoon
and predicted the resolution ought to
pass both houses of congress by Fri
day night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
OFFICIAL WAR
STATEMENTS

Paris. Dee. 4-On the Verdun front
west of the Meuse the Germans last
night attempted to approach French
positions but were thrown back the
war office announces. On the Cham
pagne front heavy artillery fighting is
in progress.
GERMAN.
Berlin via Lond. Dec. Five hun
dred prisoners were taken when Lavas-
querie was stormed and held by Ger
man forces today's official statement
asserted.
London, Dec. HField Marshal Haig-s
report today indicated cessation of the
almost continuous German counter
attacks of the past few days in the
Cambria sector.
He reported enemy artillery active
in the neighborhooG Of Bourbon and
further artillerying
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04

Ihe temperatures today averaged 1
degree below the normal for this date
Fine weather for tomorrow was the
promise of SD. Flora, local meteoroIo-
gist, this morning. With the sun as
it was this morning the temperature
was expected to reach SO degrees be-
fore this evening and tomorrow the
thermometer will register about the
same as today. Another frost, and a
heavy one,Nfs on the bill for tonight
with a drop to about 25 degrees.
Unfortunately there is no rain or
snow in the immediate future; Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
SWEDEN DENIES 1T
Legation Did Not Offer To Mediate
Between BolsheviIxi and Germany.

Stockholm, Dec. 4.-The Swedish
foreign office authorizes the Associat-
ed Press to deny the report published
in Paris and elsewhere to the effect
that the Swedish Legation in Petro-
grad offered or is about to offer its
services as intermediary between the
Bolshevil<i government and Germany.
The Swedish minister to Russia. IT is
explained. Joined with other neutral
diplomatic Representatives in ae-
knowledging the receipt of NJ. Trotz-
ky's note regarding an armistice and
peace negotiations. but this was mere
~ an act of courtesy and no wise in
volved recognition of the Leninites.
The foreign office refuses to discuss
the academic question whether Swe-
den is likely to recognize the Bolshe-
Wiki at some future time It is
learned in well informed circles. how
ever. that there is no likelihood of
such recognition unless the entente
powers should take the lead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
SOLDIER POSTAGE FREE
Bill to That Effect Is One of First To
Be Introduced This Session.

Washington. Dec. 4.-Free postage
to soldiers, sailors and marines as
signed to active duty in the United
States and its dependencies. as well
as for those on duty in foreign coun-
tries in the war, was proposed in a
bill introduced today by Representa-
tive Lunn of New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
MOISTURE is NEEDED
Meteorologist Flora, However, Prom
ises Only Fair, Fine Weather.

Temperatures for the day furnished
by the local office of the United States
weather bureau.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04

YOUR attitude as an American is
represented in Wilson'S speech to-
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Wednesday.
Warmer in northwest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
stamp out German intrigue.

1 believe that I speak for them when
l say two things: First, that this in
ltolerable thing of which the masters
of Germany have shown us the ugly
face, this menace of combined intrigue
and force which we now see so clearly
as the German power thing without
conscience or honor or capacity for
covenanted peace, must be crushed,
and if it be not utterly brought to an
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-29
WOULD STANDARDIZE
WAR MOTOR TRUCKS
w. Owen Thomas Urges Move in Ad-
dress Before AutOmOtive Engineers.

The Standardization Of motor trucks
in war service is strongly advocated by
W. owen Thomas. the consulting auto
motive engineer of Detroit. Mr. Thorn
as was recently honored by a call from
the Society of Automotive Engineers to
deliver the only address made at their
summer meeting in this city on the sub
ject of motor trucks.
The need of Standardization of parts
cannot be too strongly emphasized"
says Mr.. Thomas. After going through
this problem under actual war condi
tions. it is easy to realize the enormous
saving Of time and expense in the ship
ment and replacement of repair parts
II the units of the various trucks are
rapidly replaceable by having their
main dimensions and supporting points
standardized Personally | feel that the
Standardization should be carried out
further than this, as the problem in the
field is to repair quickly the unit which
has been removed from a truck
Il remember seeing in France 1S0
cars of one make, all with the same
complaint. They were ready for use
except for one gear in the transmission,
and a condenser. Some of them had
never been in service, but had been
robbed for the repair of others at the
front.
'>In order to effectively standardize,
the government must assume the re-
sponsibility for the design used, for the
distribution of the material of the pron.
er quality, and for the manufacture of
all forgings and similar parts needing
die and special tools. Such a design
should be untitled to an extent hither-
to not possible. In the adoption of a
standard, care should be taken that
all of the parts are inclosed and protect.
ed against mud and weather"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-29
DEATH TRAP ON LINER.
Interned Ship Presents Formidable Task
to Man Exploring Its Deserted Depths

Popular Science Monthly: Think of
great deserted ship, 545 feet long. 10
feet wide and over so feet deep-as black
and borbdding as a Siberian copper
mine, with not a ray of light from the
uppermost deckhouse to the caverns of
the lowest holds, in the damp and Shiny
bilges, or in the rooms filled with en-
gines, pumps. dynamos, pipes and
valves without number
Think of exploring it, single-handed
with the warning fresh in your ears that
it is full of pitfalls, bombs and death
traps; that every door you touch will
set off an explosive which will blow you
into eternity; that every ladder you
step on will send you sprawling
down a bottomless chasm, and that, if
you value your life, you must not touch
n thing-wood, metal or cloth--without
first investigating it.
How would you like to explore such a
ship with only flashlight to guide
you through the abysmal blackness, and
with no means of communicating with
friends on the top deck once you start
on your perilous journey? This was
ne task assigned to a certain engineer
in New York shortly after the govern
ment seized the interned German ships
in this country. II was a task fraught
with the greatest danger, requiring
an extraordinary degree of caution and
patience. and calling for rare display
Of courage. But so fearless was this
young engineer and so successful was
he in his undertaking that thirty-six
hours after the ship in question reached
the navy yards, the main boilers were
generating steam.
Among the many interesting things
revealed by the intrepid investigator
were the location of the missing parts Of
The main engines, carefully hidden away
in the coal bunkers; the discovery OF
bolts and nuts which led to a minute
examination of the cylinders and steam
chests where it was disclosed that parts
had been removed and other parts care
fully substituted to conceal the ommis-
sion; the location, i'm other places, Of
studs and bolts partly sawed through,
with the saw slot filled up; the finding
any attempt to turn over the engine
would have ruined it; the discovery of
! obstructions in pipes, smokestacks and
ventilators-@lumps of coal and bars of
iron placed on top of the closed damper.
valve in yentilator, requiring only a
pull on the damper.chain to precipitate
the entire load down on the head of
the person foolish enough to pull it,
and other traps too numerous to men.
ton here
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-29
The Motor Vehicle i'm Court

Bng the gst of decisions
ties of the automobile driver and passenger.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-29
DAVIS SOCIETY

Davis, Okla, July 2S. - (SpeciaD--
Miss Ruth Edwurm, of Hobart, visited
relatives and friends here from Friday
until Sunday.
Mrs. S. G. Ambrister and children Of
Norman are visiting Mrs. Ambrister's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hutchins.
Miss Juanita Caldwell, Of Cameron,
Texas, is visiting Miss Ruby Ware and
other Davis friends.
Mrs. N. B. Harris, of Hugo, and Mr.
T. b. Settle, of Forrestburg, Texas, are
visiting the family of their brother, c.
II. Parks, city marshal.
Mr. and Mrs Everett NJ. Francis are
here from Oklahoma City visiting their
brothers, p T. and A. c. Francis.
Prof. and Mrs. E. f. Bagwell and
daughter, Kathrine, arrived Tuesday
night from F'latonia, Texas for visit
with relatives and friends. They made
the trip in their car. Professor Bag
public school a number of years ago.
Mrs L. N. Lindsey, Of Pauls Valley
and Mrs. Robert Nailey Of Gainesville
Texas. were here Sunday and Monday
attending the funeral of Mr. and Mrs
N. L. Hale's little daughter, Norma
Lee. Both are sisters of Mrs Hale.
Mrs. r. l.. Freeman gave slumber
party Thursday night in honor Of Miss
Juanita Caldwell, of Cameron, Texas
and Miss Bonnie Lee Richardson. OF
Ardmore. The guests were Misses Juan
tia Caldwell, Bonnie Lee Richardson
Fannie Sue Hale, Ruth Ellis, Emma
Palmer, Dutch Steward. and Marion
Draughon AS soon as the young wom
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-29
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
URGED FOR WAR PERIOD
Continuance of Work to Move Crops
and for Military Purpose.

anu IOT Military tuTpOse
Highway construction and improve
ment should not be suspended during
the period of the war, in the opinion of
highway commissioners and others who
have given the subject thought. While
II may be necessary to curtail the pro.
gram for new construction, owing to
lack Of necessary funds and labor, il is
essential that roads OF military import.
ance and those needed for moving az.
ricutural and Industrial products should
be completed and maintained In efficient
condition.
Production OF foodstuffs and other
nocessaries and Of all articles required
for prosecution OF the war will be much
larger in the aggregate than ever be.
fore. and IL is Of vital necessity that
the roads already built should be kept
in condition.
In "A letter TO Howard II. Coffin Of the
council OF national defense. Roy d.
Chaplin, chairman of the good roads
committee OF the national automobile
chamber OF commerce. asks the council
" SSs pun uonunlIs 5p slBSpssAuI ol
1t is not possible to secure a modifica.
tion OF the order to railroads directing
that gondola cars should not be used
FOR hauling road buildings materials.
Unless so modified. the completion OF
road improvements OF imperative neces.
sity and all road maintenance will be
prevented, resulting in tremendous
losses In road investment due to rapid
deterioration and increase In food prices
during the fall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-29

A guard riding in motor car at the
invitation of the owner is not charge
able with the negligence of the driver
Galloway VS.. Perkins, 73 So (Ala)
956