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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
MARCH GIVES COMPLETE
LIST OF THE UNITS TO BE
SENT BACK HOME SOON

! 325th to seth inclusive field ar
tillery regiments.
Headquarters 162nd field artillery
brigade.
5I2th trench motar battery
18th and 47th artillery regiments
coast artillery corps.
Headquarters 63rd field artillery
brigade
18th field artillery regiment.
138th and 10th field artillery reg.
imcnt.
113th ambulance train, Ocss motor
/ baualion).
54th ambulance train, coast ar
/ ,illcry corps.
18Th anti-arcraft battery.
45th, 6lst, 62nd, 6Sth and ooh
regiments, coast artillery corps
Headquarters 5+th artillery bri-
gadc, coast artillery corps.
501st. 302nd. 503rd. 5O4.h casual
companies.
IIeadquarrGr, 3l2th engineers.
Hcadquarter7 company, jl2th en-
gincers.
Companies A, b, {, d. + and f.
5l2th engineers.
Headquarters detachment 5l2th
engineers.
54Sth ambulance company.
5il.h and 341th neld hospital com
panies.
+th and 5th railway ordnance re-
pair section.
S54th machine gun battalion.
5l2th field signal battalion.
Headquarters 30th brigade coast
artillery corps.
Headquarters S7th division and
headquarters troops division.
Szth field laboratory.
b 3l2th train headquarters.
5l2th military police
5l2th sanitary train detachment
Headquarters l73rd and l74th m
fantry brigade.
Denatl unit
SANTA squadron No. 6S.
545th field hospital company.
345th ambulance company.
Headquarters 3Sth artillery bri-
gadc coast artillery corps.
10Th and list ARTILLERY regiment
coast artillery corps.
First Handley-Page.
1lth. 2S2nd and Booth aero squad
rOnS
63rd. Goth 9th and 72nd artillery
regiment, coast. artillery corps.
18th anti-aircraft battery.
10Th anti-aircraft battery.
92nd diision has been ordered to
prepare to entrain for base port.
20th anti-aircraft battery.
Headquarters SIND brigade coast
artillery corps.
Tooth. lOo,h. 18th. 3O0th. 51cth.
3llth, 4th. 5th. 9th and 7th trench
motar ba'talions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
TRANSPORT READY
FOR VIII SON PARTY
ATLANTIC VOYAGE
DETAILS OF MAKING BOAT
READY ATTENDED TO BY
ADMIRAL GLEAVES
Formidable Array of American Bat
tleships Will Escort Presidential
Party to the Port at Brest.

New York, Nov. 50.-The Amer
ican transport George Washington
selected by President Wilson to con
vey to Europe himself and other
members OF the American delega-
uon to the peace conference. will
be conveyed by the battleship Penn
sylvania and a fleet OF five fast de-
stroycr>.
To Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves,
commander of the cruiser and trans
port forces of the Atlantic fleet fell
the honor OF providing for the presi-
dental ship and arranging details
of the voyage and the protecting
force of war vessels. Captain Edward
McCauley, L. s. N, commands the
George aWshington and the crew
has been drawn entirely from the
navy. The escorting battlcship is
commanded by Capt Lewis Mutton.
The George Washington, vessel
of 25,570 gros stons. was formerly
one of the crack liners of the North
German Lloyd fleet.
Although she has been used as
troop transport for more than
year, many of her luxurious cabin
suites were not removed and the
best of these have been reservation
the presidential party. When launcn-
the presidential party. When
launched in 1908, the ship was named
by DIR. David Jayne Hill, the Am
crican ambassador to Germany, and
it was the only large German vessel
seized by the United States the name
of which was not changed. Capable
of making about 2l knots speed AT
that time. American marine engin-
GERS have improved her engines and
it is possible that she will establish
a new record for herself on the COM
ing voyage.
Admiral Gleaves was commander
of the protecting fleet of warships
that escorted over seas the first con
tingent OF the American expedition
arS forces and since then, from his
office in Hoboken, he has directed
the work OF protecting the move
ments of troop and supply ships
from enemy submarines. 1t was in
recognition OF this successful
achievement that President Wilson
recently designated him for promo
ton to the rank of vice admiral.
The exact time of the departure
of the George Washington is not
known, but today the engines of the
big liner were given last testing
out at the Hoboken dock. at which
she is made fast, prepared for the ar
rival of the presidential party. The
ship is lying convenient to spur
track over which the presidents
train will arrive. The pier and track
will be under guard of soldiers and
sailors and secret service men
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
SERC. BENN|E LAYERS
KILLED IN ACT|0N n
WAS MEMBER OF FIRST CAR
TER CONTINGENT AT
CAMP TRAVIS.

Mrs. Elva Jane LAYERS. residing
one and one-hali miles east Of Ard
more, received telegraph message
from the war department Yesterday,
to the effect that her husband. Ser
geant Bennie LAYERS, Goth division.
was killed in action on October "a.
Sergeant LAYERS left Ardmore with
the first contingent from Carter
County, and was trained at Camp
Travis.
A telegram was also received YES
terday to the effect that Sergeant
Leroy Simpson, who also went from
Ardmore was severely wounded in
action on October q. His mother.
Mrs. Samuel II. Simpson. who for
merly resided at OIL \ street. north
west. has since moved to Spring
field. Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
COTTON SEED PRICE
NJ AY Be CHANGED
CARTER COUNTY SENDS TWO
DELEGATES TO STATE
MEETING OF GROWERS

y meeting of cotton growers OF
Garter county was held in the as
Semblyroom of the chamber Of conn
mcrce in Ardmore SATURDAY. having
been called by Walter Colbert who
had telegram addressed to Russell
Brown, county food administrator,
from {. b. Ames, state food admin
istrator' which read as follows:
AT the request OF the cotton
growers the question of the change
of price of cotton seed after De
cember ), will be reopened at a hear
ing in this office, Tuesday. Decem-
Der ), at 10 a. m. You are requested
to have present a representative
from the cotton producers of your
county at this meeting. would also
be glad, ii convenient, for YOU to
attend also"
The question OF the price Of cot
ton seed as fixed by the food ad-
miniStration recently was discussed
by several of the farmers present,
and it was their opinion that to de-
duct $40 per ton from the price of
cotton seed was doing the farmers
an injuaticc. 1t was pointed out
by several present that the cotton
crop in this state had been produced
at net loss to the farmers of hun
dreds OF thousands of dollars and
that to make a reduction OF $40 per
ton for seed would only result in
heaping 4 still greater burden upon
the cotton farmers.
After the discussions were closed
a temporary organization of the cot
ton growers was formed and the
following were elected.
Walter Colbert. president; OTIS
Coffey, vice president; Carl Russell,
secretary treasurer.
A resolution was passed authoriz-
ing Mr.. Colbert to attend the meet
ing in Oklahoma City and to rep
resent the farmers OF Carter County
at this meeting. Otis Coffey of Lone
Grove was also appointed as dele
gate.
The expenses Of the delegates will
be borne by the association.
A meeting OF all the cotton grow
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01

tary Lansing, former ambassador
Harry White, Col +. NJ. House, and
General Taskcr II. BIS. Informal
ly, 1t was indicated at the state de-
partmeni that these points could
not be cleared up because OF un-
certainty As to the course TO be fol-
lowed by the heads OF associated
governments and their accompany
ing delegations. Exact information
was said still to be lacking.
The state department made public
the names OF the chief officer, and
attaches of the delegation. includ-
ing the secretaries and DIR. James
Brown Scott and David Hunter Mil
Ter, expert advisers in international
law.
The war department. announced
the personnel OF the group OF assist
ants to General Bliss, among whom
will be a number OF officers detailed
from the American eNpeditiouary
force.
All of the party, which with its
large clerical force and corps OF cN-
pcrts in various lines will number
some hundreds, will sail on the
steamship George Washington with
the president. Preceding them on the
steamer Orizaba, leaving New York
at noon tomorrow, will be several
hundred American newspaper cor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01

900,
929'n 12o9,'n J. ilG'u a. ,i'Ie'y'
."iS' t'0iG al '.,ioi
ioist held artillery brigade
9oINl 10 o''u ''0'uS''e' ''''" ''
iiIlery
2lith 2l, an, ai,l,'I'aIiEe /, Ii,l' Il an I'll,
2olIl heId aIl'I'sIy OI' 'S"dc'
lotn 10 Iio'h inclusive "e'u "'
tlllery', no., ., .
Headquarters +oth artillery O''
Sdue' Co'SI "I''l'cl 60! .,,
iieadquar'er' o''o l'e'd 1I ''''e'
brigade =.
i+ord me.u "I Iuie'N 'OH '''0'' T.
!t2tn 1icld arllI'cry regiment
iO9th engineers.
!op'l 1IlipuidlI0V No"'P''5'
l9otf 1ieId hosPl,aI
lleadquarters oUIl ulVlSioII'
39th dnSlon headquarters ir'li.
Hth brigade.
I9'rd and I97'o infantry ''s''
mentS.
iIeadquat .eT'. 2?'h nIlSauc'
l99th an' 'o'n "l''n''y reg,
mentS, I4oth n'-shIne gun Oa''a'-
ION.
l+lNt and l4znd machine gun oal-
tailonS.
lI4th tram headquarters ana
polIcE.
Headquarters |oih DIVISION
/oth diNlsIon headquarters I'''''
IolNt Drlgdde.
5Olsl and 'o-nd infantry reg
mellS.
l22hd brigade.
0Oord ana SO7'" "lI@"''l 'es'-
ments.
I2Znd bri9ade.
50Srd and 5O4Jh infantry reg
ments.
5Olst machine gun battalion
5OZnd machine gun nattaiion
5O5rd machine gun battalion.
SuISt tram headquarters diNi "l''-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
CHANCE FOR AIR PILOTS.
Employment Bureau Started TO
Place Army and Navy Aviators.

New York, Nov. 30-At the re-
quest OF army. navy and postal Off
cials. the Aerial League o; America
has established here free employ
ment bureau for aviators, it was an
nounced today. All men now in mil
itary and naval service will be given
opportunity to obtain positions IN
the various aviation projects, notably
the mail service. which tire govern
alent will develop. Men experienced
in air mechanics also will be bene-
ited by the employment bureau. 1t
was stated 200 men already have ap-
nlied for positions as air post pilots.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01

Washington, Nov. 30.-Four di-
visions in their entirety and major
units OF eight other divisions Of the
American army in France have been
| designated by General PerShing for
an early return home. These troops
with other special units. General
March, chief OF staff, announced to-
day, total 3,451 officers and 7o,063
men.
The complete division which will
return at an early date, General
March said, are the Thirty-ninth,
Seventy-ninth, Eighty-seventh and
Ninety-second. Important elements
OF the following divisions to return
as soon as transportation facilities
are available, are the Thirty-first
Thirty-fourth, Thirty eighth, For
tiets, Eighty-fourth, Eighty-fifth.
Eighty-siXth and Eighty-eighth
New Csaulty Figures.
New figures on the American
Amy casualties, announced by the
CHIEF OF staff, showed a total OF 262.-
o95 exclusive OF prisoners. The to-
tai, which exceeds that made public
es to Nov. %. The principal change
in the revised list is the addition
OF $4,000 men missing in action.
General Pershing. it was said. has
thus far forwarded no explanation
OF the increase under this heading
and it was assumed that an error
occurred in the transmission of the
previous figures General March
explained that the revised figures 81
prisoners could not be decihhered in
General Pershings message.
The special units to embark con-
sist largely of coast artillery bri-
gades and separate regiments. many
battalionS OF batteries OF anti-air-
CRIT artillery engineers, trench mo-
tor batteries and number of other
organizations including aero equad-
ronS.
Returning Units.
The following units were an
nounced today by General March a.
having been designated for early re.
turn home.
2nd anti-arcraft battalion.
355th field artillery.
59th field artillery brigade head
quarters.
337th field artillery.
33oth field artillery.
l65rd field artillery brigade head
quarters.
125th to 18th inclusive. Held ar.
tillery.
l44th field artillery.
7Srd coast artillery.
74th coast artillery.
ll5th trench mortar battery
5rd to 9TH inclusive. an:i-aircraft
battalions.
18th to 18th inclusive, anti-aircraf.
Tooth ambulance train.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
YELLOW KID WE'LL
GETS FIVE YEARS
FOR BIG SWINDLE

Chicago, Nov. 30.-Joseph (Ycl-
low KID We'll, and James II. Head,
were found guilty OF defrauding
Charles Worden Fort Wayne, ind,
banker. OF $4,000 by a fake stock
sale today and were sentenced to
five years in the penitentiary and
fined $1,000 each.
Among the witnesses who testified
against We'll were a. j. Charle5,
Kokomo, Ind, manufacturer, who
said that he had been swindled out
of 100000 and Stephen Langworthy.
Il Buffalo. Wyoming, banker, who
lent We'll $1,000 which was never
returned.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
VIENNA IN N OS i
PATHETIC STRAITS
WITH LITTLE HOPE
ONE GROUP WISHES TO AR
RANGE TO HAVE UNITED
STATES ANNEX THE
COUNTRY.

Vienna, Friday, Nov. %. - (By
The Associated Press)-The grippe
has become prevalent again in this
city and at Budapesth with more
fatal results than in the first cpl
dcmic, although the cases are not so
numerous.
Vienna tonight for the first time
took on the appearance OF a war
zone city, all the lights being
turned low in order to save coal.
All houses were shut up at s
O'Clock, the stores and restaurants
at 9 and the cafes at TO-
The political situation here is pa
thetic. There is talk of a revolu-
ton on al sides, though those pro-
posing to overthrow the govern
ment admit the uselessness OF such
an action.
The correspondent, whose presence
is known throughout the city, has
had many visitors, one of whom
said he represented political
group, which wished to know il il
were possible to annex Austria to
the United States. He said Austria
was in a hopeless situation, sur
rounded by enemies, both men and
women, who were ruthlessly rob
bing.
Would Come TO America.
The correspondents visitors, who
reached such numbers rs 20 almost
prevent him and the other CORE
spondents from preparing dis
patches, wish either to write TO
friends or relatives in the United
States, or else go there to work.
Food conditions in Vienna are
gradually becoming worse, with the
poor eating black bread in small
quantities and soup made of wa
ter and baked flour or vegetables.
The lack OF fats is undermining
strength, even in the case of the
rich, who are able to eat large bu
food portions. The
farmer part with their food sup
plies only to spectators in exchange
tor the shoes, clothes, tobacco or.
money they need.
In the poor quarters of Vienna
the women say they have no under
clothing, all the pre- war stocks hav-
ing been used up. 1t is a family
calamity when it is necessary to buy
shoes for any member, since the
purchase means half months sal
iry. 1t is familiar sight in the
restaurants, where meals cost S3
and upward, to see patrons carry
ing off scraps of food.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01

made in this county, he has done
much work in Tulsa, Muskogec and
other cities OF the state, and recent
ly conducted an investigation III
Ada which resulted in the the re-
signation OF the mayor OF that city
after being arrested on charges OF
drunkenness in office.
Judge Hill is one OF the prominent
lawyers OF the state and resides at
McAlester. He was for many years
the attorney for the Choctaw Ma
ton. served term in the house OF
representatives. OF the Oklahoma
legislature, where his ability was
quickly recognized and at the re-
cent election he was chosen state
senator from Pittsburg county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
Newspaper Plant Burned.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 5O-The
plant OF the News-Leader, an after
noon newspaper was destroyed to-
night by fire which started in the
basement and spread through the
entire structure. The loss on the
building and equipment was esti-
mated at S250,000. Three employees
were severely burned in an effort to
check the spread OF the flames.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
Federal Grand Jury to Convene

The federal grand Jury meets at
Muskogee tomorrow and a large
number of witnesses have been sum-
moned from this and adjoining
counties w X. Ilignight deputy
United States marshal. will go to
Muskogec Tuesday and will take
with him some federal prisoners
now confined in the county Jail
here
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
LATEST PROPAGANDA

Camp Lewis. Tacoma. Wash,
Nov. 50.-Hundreds OF paper stick
ers bearing the words I'VE demand
the immediate release of all political
prisoners made their appearance
on the parade grounds and on some
buildings here today. No officer
could account from whence the
stickers came. but investigation is
being made. There was no signature
attached.
The stickers are believed by of
hcers to be part OF a propaganda
scheme which has been noticed else
where in the country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01

crs OF the county is to be held IN the
court house at Nrdmorc next Satur-
day, Dec I, at , p, m. AT which time
a permanent organization will be
effected All farmers are invited to
attend and cotton farmers are es-
pccially urged to be there
The meeting Saturday was we'll at
tended and most OF those present
were among the largest producers Of
cotton in Garter county. \ more en-
thusia>tic meeting OF farmer, prob
ably was never held.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
Telegraphers May Strike.

Washington, Nov. 30.--A tele-
gram made public tonight calling al
tention to the failure OF railroad tel
egraphers to present their complaint
of insufficient wages and working
conditions. has been sent by Dircc-
tor General McAdoo to II. 3. Per
ham, president OF the Order OF Rail
road Telegraphers. A strike OF tele-
graphers is threatened on Dec. 5.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
Texas Precinct Goes Dry.

San Angelo, Texas, Nov. 30.-Pre-
cinct No | of Tom Green county. in
Guiding San Angelo, voted dry" in
local option election today, the pro-
hibitionists winning by two to one
majority.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
Wins Cross Country Championship

New York, Nov. SO.-MaX Bob
land. Of the Paulist Athletic Club OF
this city, won the national senior
cross country championship OF the
Amateur Athletic Union over the SIX
mile course at Van Cortlandt Park
today. His time was SS minutes
flat
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
Red Gross Christmas Roll Call
December 9-23

Let's remember our boys this Chris
with u generous donation!
GUARANTY STATE BANK.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
Judge Hill May Come

1t has been announced that Judge
Hill will be the representative OF At
torney General Freezing in conduct
ing the work before the coming
grand jury. At the request OF the
war department he was several
months ago appointed assistant at
torney general. for this special work.
In addition to the investigation he
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call
December 9-23

Let's remember our boys this Christ.
with a generous donation
GUARANTY STATE BANK.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-08
Chairman Democratic Con- greSSionaI Committee Says Delegate Fine
 and Able Fellow.
RESULTS IN OIL BILL
AlaSka'S Representative Improved Oil Leasing Bill in House of Rep
 reSentatives.

Representative Scott Ferris of Ok Iahoma, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign committed and chairman of the House Commit tee on Public Lands, is pleased witf the big vote received by Delegate Charles A. Sulzer at the recent prl' maries and the prospect for his tri- umphant reelection as Delegate to Congress from Alaska. He says MT Sulzer is a fine and able fellow, and that he got first rate amendments to the oil leasing bill,
 The oil leasing bill occupied more of the time of the House Public Lands committee than any measure took up of the time of any com mittee of either branch of Congress at the present session. The com mittee held daily sessions for hvt or six weeks on this measure, and much of the time there were two sessions daily. In addition to these continuous meetings, there were one or more meetings weekly foI several weeks.
 MT. Ferris Letter:
 Mr. Ferris praise for MT. SulZe1 was contained in letter to the editor of The Empire, as follows: Washington, D. C., May 2S, 1918. "Hon. John w. Troy,
 Editor, Alaska Daily Empire,
 Juneau, Alaska.
 My dear MT. Troy:
 "I was very pleased to receive your fine letter of May 18th, and to learn that MT. Sulzer's good work down here is appreciated by the peo- pie up there.
 "Mr. Sulzer is fine and able fellow and is a member of my com mittee on Public Lands. He was responsible for two or three hrs' rate amendments in the Oil Leasing Bill which recently passed the House, and I am so glad to know that his reelection is practically as sured.
 "Thanking you for your courtesy in this matter, am, with great re spect and friendship,
 Very sincerely yours,
 "(signed) SCOTT FERRIS
 Chairman"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-08
COMPERS AND
 SULzER WRITE
 OF S-H0UR DAY

(Continued from Page One)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-08

Der of years that for all work in ex- cess of eight hours, the laborer should be paid time and one half And. to that end, 1 want to work in the interest of the laboring man. whether he be Government employe. munition worker, miner or cab driv- CT. I care not what the employment may be. It is the principle l direct my attention to, and I wish to assure you again that I shall take pleasure in carrying out your wishes, to work to the utmost of my ability in bring ing about. the adoption of an amend ment to the Borland amendment, whereby time and one-half will be paid to all Government employees who are called on to labor in excess of eight hours in any day And if bill was before Congress to make the same provision for all classes of workers, I would take pleasure in favoring it, too.
 Thanking you kindly for the cour- tesy done me, in giving me your views, and assuring you that l shall be very glad to have you call on me whenever I may be of service to you, am,
 Sincerely yours,
 "(Signed) CHAS. A. SULZER,
 Delegate From Alaska "
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-06-08
SuIzer To Gompers

Washington, D. C.. May 26, 1918. MT Samuel Gompers,
 President American Feedration
 of Labor,
 Washington, D. c. My Dear MT. Gompers:
 Your letter of May 22d, relative the Borland amendment in the legislative Appropriation Bill, has cen received. I wish to thank you or giving me your views on this egislation. and I wish further to as 'ure you that it will be a pleasure for ne to do all in my power to so amend he amendment that all Federal em- Dloyes shall receive time and one ialf for all hours worked in excess If eight hours.
 q might say to you that I have studied with great interest for many ears the matter of giving the work men a fair day and a fair wage. have noted for years, also the work icing done by you, and the organi .ation of which you are president Or an eight-hour day Many years lgo I became convinced that eight hours was a proper standard for a lays work And that I was thor oughly convinced is best shown by he fact that as a mining operator m small scale, in Southeastern Alaska, established an eight hour lays at my property did that al nost 15 years ago. and long before he equity of the eight-hour day was IS generally recognized as at the present time.
 "I have also realized for a mum