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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23
THRESHING PRICES
ARE DETERMINED


One Of the uost important meet
iugs ever hold IN the Chamber ot
Commerce rooms so fdr as the farm
cTs Of Tulsa county are concerned.
was that yesterday afternoon wherein
the farmers met with the threshcr-
mon or the county tho county nd
miuistration and the council 81 de-
fouse for the purpose Of formulating
set scale Of prices for thrcshng In
the county. Delegates from all com
munites over the county. selected
by the farming interests, we're In
attendance, as wen AS officials of
the throshcrmen interests, the food
administration and the council Of
defense.
Clarence r. Douglas, comfy food
administrator, presided at the meet
ing and j. Burr Gibbons chairman
Of the council Of defense, represented
the interests Of that body.
In view OF the fact that the scale
Of prices for threshing grain, set 10y
the state food administration had
proven unsatisfactory, the defense
councils and food administrations Of
each county were authorized to call
a meeting Of the interests involved
and each county was instructed tu
fix its own scale.
AT the meeting yesterday the
farmers and threshermon failed Ia
agree. and Colonel Douglas APP
pointed "A committee consisting of
one thresherman, ono farmer and
Harry Tyrell. an oil man, and gov
ernment industrial agent. who for
mulated the scale of cents II bushcl
for oats and cents "A bushel for
wheat This set OF prices is the one
officially approved and will he the
one in effect in Tulsa county. II
goes into effect Immediately, In GER
tain specified, instances the price can
be agreed on by those most inter
ested.
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23
BLACKJACK BILLY
DOSS IS FEATURE
Musical Conservatory an d
Other Big Acts Are
on the Bill

A show that from all appearances
will be an excellent one opens TO-DAY
at the Empress. heading the bill Is
n flve-people blackface comedy Of
fering THE Musical Conservatory
with Blackface Billy Doss as the
star. Billy Doss is well known mere;
and as soon as you see him you wili
remember him. lie played the ola
Empress eight months ago, and when
he sang 81 Don't Want to Get Wen,
he was an instant hit. -Four other
acts are on the bill and include Time
and Tile the Incompatible two IN
n sensational novelty, Walker ana
Texas "On the Three-Cross Ranch,
Devoy and Dayton AT the Cigar
store" and Moon and knight. clever
singers. Instead of the usual war
film a William Fox comedy in two
parts called Ills Smashing Career
will be shown. From all reports on
this comedy It will he worth your
while to get in early. as It's a
scream. The Empress announces
that starting next Sunday tins
United states government officia
war films will be part OF the pro
gram the first half of each week. Al
rental from these films to go to tho
government.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23

entertainment standpoint will also
be seen the irresistible Fatty Ar
buckle in his latest coredy, MOON
shine" In which Fatty" Is caught
red-handed by revenue officers man
ufacturlng the product that brings
joy" II is a corking comedy and one
OF "Fatty's" best. In deed, he says
it's the best he's ever made,
Then comes the great emouonal
actress, Louise Glaum, declared oy
Alan Dale, the famous dramatic
critic. to be the most talented YAM
pire on the screen. She Will he seen
jim her first picture under the Paralta
banner In "An Alien Enemy. IT.
too, has ben most extravagant'y
praised.
The Fourth of July program at
the New Majestic brings the popular
Fannie Ward, in a wonderful MN
version OF Al H. Woods celebrated
stage success, "rhe yellow Ticket
one OF the most intense and gripping
dramas that has appeared In years.
Meantime, the old Majestic ottefs
TODAY and tomorrow a program tina,
Will undoubtedly drive dull care
away from the most serious, ~ Is
Taylor Holmes, the dlstlngulSheu
stage and screen star, In his new
comedy. "A Small Town Guy ana
Mack Sennetts latest comedy, Love
Looms the Loop" featuring all the
famous Sennett beauties and nun
makers and starring charles Mur-
raw
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23
GREAT PICTURE
AT THE RIALT0
The Management Personally
Guarantees Film Which Is
Story of North Country

Carmen OF tho Klondike," a big
seven-act story OF the north coun-
try with the scenes laid in Alaska
during the gold rush OF '9S, Is tho
feature at the Rialto for three days
starting today. Before booking
Carmen of the Klondike" the Rial
to management with about 10 news
paper people OF Tulsa personally
viewed the film. and everyone en-
dorscd It and admitted that 1t was
Il wonderful picture.
one of the big moments OF the
film comes lii the last reel where
the villain (played by Herchel May
alD and the hero edward CoXcn)
meet, fight then takes place that
puts any fight ever in pictures to
shame. including tho celebrated bat
tie that made The Spoilers famous.
Carmen Of the klondike' is a
film that you will enjoy, II is an
epic Of the great north and pictures
life there as II actually was.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23

just returned from France, where he went as a
member of the American Red Cross commission
a brilliant lecturer and man with life of thrill
ing experiences.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23

picture, "The Venus Model" said
TO be the best Mabel Normand pic
ture that has ben made.
Everything will be ready for the
opening Thursday evening, the man
Iagement announced yesterday The
new house, built and equipped at
cost of sl50,000, with wonder
full pipe organ that was constructed
especially for the New Majestic Al
a cost Of $4,000. with a cooling
system that will keep the movie rams
comfortable even in the warmest
weather; brand new $500 screen
wiying a perfect projection and pre-
sentation OF every picture; magnl-
ficcnt new seats. cushioned back
and bottom; and comfortable rest
rooms for women and children ana
a maid who will be ever at their
service; smoking room for the gen
tlemen, and hundred other con
IVeniences, the New Majestic Is the
last word in moving picture thea'ets'
The management has provided a
most brilliant program for the en-
tire opening week. Immediately tol-
lowing Mabel Normand comes inc
incompatible Mae Marsh in what the
critic of the "Billboard" last week
called the greatest picture of the
year"-"All Woman. in which thls
glitter screen star is said 10 90 the
/ finest acting Of her brilliant career
It's a great story and the ne"spa e
per critics as well as the trade Jour
nails are unanimous in their praise
, Giving admirable contrast from an
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23
BROADWAY.

beginning today the nsgemcnt
OF the broadway theater VIII discun'
tinue all vaudeville for the summer
months and turning the theater over
to the exclusive showing Of strictly
high class pictures. This action iS
due to the fact that II IL impossible
to get acts that are up to the stand
ard on account Of the draft and gen
eral war conditions. 1T is not tha
policy Of the Broadway to have the
public pay for inferior acts. but II
Is impossible to get strictly high
class talent and for this reason we
will show only first-Class pictures"
said Manager Plummer yesterday.
Plenty OF fans have been installed
and with a thorough ventilatsng sys-
tenn, which. with plenty OF ice water
will make the theater cool and COM
Portable. The doors will open at
l0:45, the first picture starting at
II o'clock and continuing every hour
and a half thereafter. The last pic
ture program will start at 9;45 y. IN.
The new policy calls for 10 cents
adm Ission, cents for children, plus
the war tax Today's picture pro-
gram includes great photoplay in
=. 1
ephones and Trouble" one fAnny
Christie comedy, one Ford Weekly
and one Nltagraph comedy. HE Had
to Camouflage" Convicted OF a
murder which never was committed
Robert Harwel's last and only hope
OF escaping the death chair rests
on an affidavit establishing that the
| murder" was the result of wa
ger and that the supposed victim
really died in the torpedoing Of n
steamship returning from Europe
The girl who loves Harwell can have
the affidavit and save him by prom.
ising to marry another man. She
refuses and watches him while h,
burns the document. This tens,
scene Is powerfully portrayed in -
Game With Fate" the feature pho
toplay. The story was written b,
Tom Terrlss. Nitagraph director. es
peciallyr for Harry Morey, who is tn
featured player. Betty Blythe /
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23
Harriet Bird Warren

Of the American Ambulance corps who will tell
about the Red Gross work, not from hearsay, but
from years actual experience in the front line hos
pitals
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23
LYRIC.

Curley Joe Brown. foreman Of the
Lazy h. ranch. was on holiday.
This happened every few months
and when 1t did the Long Horn sa
loon was in for roughhouse. There
was no one TO curb the amusement
Of CurleY's bunch, for Sheriff Fraser
was sheriff by courtesy Of the bunch,
and was too old to be very effective.
Carol Frazer, has daughter, how
ever, was young and had a will OF
her own. When her father went
down to the Long Horn to subdue
the unruly element. she followed
him and slapped Curley's face fol-
making sport OF her father. The slaI
caused a lot of trouble. %.
Maria La Varr, known In til,
dance nall as the Firefly. hac
marked Curley for her property
and thought she was making consid,
| cradle progress She had even in,
duced Curley to give her his bis
silk handkerchief to wear around
her neck
The slap angered Joe for a minute
btu his anger turned to admiration
of Carol.
lust for that I'm going to marry
you" he said.
DO you mean that" said Maria,
trembling with jealousy.
Sure | do" said Joe I'm a
man of my word,
When Joe's boss got sore at his
spree. Curley demanded his money
and rode away, That night half OF
the Lazy B's yearlings were rustled
off. The sheriff's posse came on the
rustlers suddenly and drove them
off. but they had left a bit OF evil
dence. It consisted OF Curley Joe
Browns unmistakable silk handker-
chief 1t looked bad for Curley, and
when the posse got him they lost
little time in preparing TO string him
UP in front of the saloon. Remorse
smote Maria's heart. She had given
the handkerchief in spirit OF
jealousy to another OF her admirers
and she knew that Curley was not
guilty OF the rustling. On the other
hand. she knew that Spike Carson,
not content with rustling cattle, had
taken Carol Fraser TO his cabin in
the hills. II she saved Curley's life
he certainly would make good his
threat to we'd Carol, but her love
got the better of her jealousy. and
she confessed tho handkerchief
episode Just in time for Curley TO
save Carol from the clutches OF the
Mexican. Lyric today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23
STRAND.

Nazimova. who is called upon to
do some PLAN reading in Toys OF
Fate" the screen classics de luxe
feature, which Will be presented at
the Strand thcater today. Monday
and Tuesday, has deep knowledge
OF this art Palmistry has always
had keen fascination for her and
she has studied it with great inter
est. The great actress believes that
life and character are clearly de-
picted In the lines OF the hand. when
every one In the company learned
of this gift OF Nazlmova's, she was
beseeched upon all sides to read my
palm"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23
National League
VIII Finish Year

NEW YORK, June 22.-That the
National League would complete the
present seasons playing schedule,
even though ii became necessary to
draft amateurs to fiji the depleted
ranks OF the various clubs. was the
assartiaon made today by Secretary
John A. Heydler speaking officially
for the senior baseball organization
oG the country. Secretary Heydler
stated that despite handicaps caused
hy the draft the owners we're 4 unit
in the opinion that there was no rea-
son for either cancelling or curtail-
ing the schedule.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23

tho leading woman, and others In
the cast are Percy Standing, Denton
Nane. Robert Gaillard, and Stanley
Walpolc These pictures viii run to-
day, Monday and Tuesday, with a
change for Wednesday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23
COSTLY TEMPLE
OF SILENT DRAMA
New Majestic, Costing $780,
600, Opens Next Thurs
day Evening
MABLE N0RMAND IS STAR
VIII Be Seen in Her Brilliant
New Comedy, "The Venus
Model"

Tulsa film fans who have been
eagerly awaiting the opening of the
beautiful new Majestic theater will
have their Impotence satisfied next
Thursday evening when the doors of
90. now theater will be thrown open
for the premiere program. offering
the charming and dashing come
dtanne, Mabel Normand, in her new
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23

Have a line up 10 secure large
block of acreage; good stuff, will
cut party in that will furnish ex-
pense money on same; will take
from S20o to $500 A real chance
to get in on the ground floor. BIB
World, Adv.
The sun., 1918-12-01

lions Committee. approved the selec-
ton OF Henry White, saying:
Henry White has been considered
always a thoroughly safe, trained dip
lomat and a splendid man. 1 believe
he adds very much to the strength OF
the American delegation at Versailles.
Although not active in politics. 1 be-
lieve he has always been a Republi-
can"
Other members of this committee,
particularly Republicans. did not like
to make any public comment on the
selection of Mr.. White or other dele
gates because they, have eventually di-
rect connection in ratifying their ac-
ton. even more so than the other
members OF the Senate. and they did
not wish to appear to be prejudiced in
advance on account of the membership
of the American delegation.
Senator Watson Und.). however,
who is not a committee member, felt
no such scruples and coupled criticism
OF the appointment OF Mr.. White with
criticism Of the President for failing
The sun., 1918-12-01
Q name amy Members Of the Senate.

to name any Members of the Senate.
1.-THE Presidents action" said Sem
ator Watson, Gin entirely overlooking
the Senate in naming mis- peace dele
gates was to be expected. Repub-
leans believed, however, he would fol-
low precedent to the extent OF naming
a regular Republican as one OF the
commissioners. In naming Mr.. white
he has followed the same policy he
has always followed when the APP
pointment Of a minority member to
office was required by law. He has
named u man who may be a Rcpub-
lican or who may not be. Mr.. white
has been out of public life 80 long
that we don't know whether he is a
Republican or not. However, we are
looking up his record"
Senator johnson (Cal.) made sweep
ing criticism OF the entire personnel
Of the peace commission. He said:
There is no God but God, and Ma
homet is his prophet. In selecting
himself as the head OF the Ave Amer
lean delegates to the peace conference
President Wilson has named himself
The sun., 1918-12-01
IAFAYETTE'S DEBT Is
PAID, SAYS PERSHING
Tolls Soldiers Thanksgiving
pay Gift to Nation Is
Glorious Victory.
TRIBUTE FOR THE FALLEN
New Vision Has Been Given to
Fighters Through Their
I'nselfish Service.
nv the associated Press.

AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE.
rov % (delayed) Victory, won by
,he american soldiers in hard fighting
and nj the cost of great sacrifices, was
the Thanksgiving Day gift to the
American nation and the American
army. Gen. Pershing declared In a
THANKSGIVING Day address at General
lIeadauarters to-day. The >debt OF
gratitude to Lafayette has been paid
and the invader has been driven back
In defeat.
The American commander in chief
maid tribute TO the dead and wounded,
urged the solliers to thank God for
the victory, and declared that new
vision Of duty te God and country has
come to us all. American mothers, he
said. await with loving hearts the
Homecoming of their gallant sons.
The text OF Gen. Pershing's address
follows:
Fellow soldiers never in the his
tory of our country have We, as
people, come together with such full
l,arts as on this greatest of all
thanksgiving days. The moment
trrobs with emotion, seeking to find
fun expression. Representing the high
Ileals Of our countrymen and cherish
ing the spirit of our forefathers, who
first celebrated this festival of Thanks
giving, we are proud TO have repaid
debt OF gratitude to the land of
Lafayette and to have lent our aid
in saving civilization from destruc-
We.
The INSCRIPTIONS invader has
been driven from the devastated scenes
OF his unholy conquest. the tide OF
conflict which during the dark days
OF midsummer threatened to over
whelm the allied forces has been
turned into glorious victory. AS the
sounds of battle die away and the
teaten foe hurries from the field. 1t
Is fitting that the conquering armies
Should pause TO give thanks to the
CD of battles, who has guided our
cause Alright.
Victory was our goal. II Is n hard
von gift of the soldier to his country
Only the soldier knows the cost of a
rift We now present to the nation. AS
soldiers inspired by every spiritual
sentiment, we have each silently
prayed that the success of righteous
tess should be ours.
To-day with thankfulness, we
humbly acknowledge that His strength
tGs given us the victory. We are
thankful that the pfivilege has been
gwen TO us TO serve in such a cause.
an this hour of Thanksgiving our
s,ernal gratitude goes out to those
heroes who loved liberty better than
The sun., 1918-12-01

what awaits you. l was in 1914 ono
Of the first of the numerous victims
of your Government, which was not
ashamed to throw in filthy prisons
pcaceable citizens who had always
shown respect for your laws. who
would dare to deny that severe ven-
geance is not legitimate To-day But
He are French, and we place duty,
equity and justice above every
-hins."
The Mayor promises the German
born inhabitants the fullest protec-
lion of their rights if they observe
the regulations, but warns against
any attempt TO stir up trouble or ex-
cite the population.
The sun., 1918-12-01
The GrQd4OIa Tone Control

All phonograph makers pro-
vide means for controlling the
monographs tone, but the
Graduola-an exclusive feature
of the Vocalion-is the only
method that not only perfectly
controls tone without impair
ing its qualities, but gives the
performer the opportunity to
put in h'ne musical expression.
With the Graduola, it is actu-
ally possible, to play The phOnO-
graph, shading and coloring
the music to suit ones per-
sonal taste.
The sun., 1918-12-01

life, who sleep yonder where they fell;
to the MANNED whose honorable scars
testify stronger than words to their
splendid valor, apd to the brave fellows
whose strong relentless blows finally
crushed the enemy's power.
"Nor in our prayers shall we forget
the widow who freely gave the hus-
band more precious than her life, nor
those who, in hidden heroism, have
impoverlshe he'd themselves to enrich the
cause. nor our comrades who in more
obscure posts here and at home have
furnished by their toll to the soldiers
at the front.
ITO many fame has come. New
names have been inscribed on the roll
Of the immorta,s. To all have come
a new outlook on life. clearer per-
spective regarding its obligations, a
more exalted conception OF duty and
honor and a deeper sense of RESPONSE
bility to the nation and 10 God.
May we give thanks that unselfish
service has given us this new vision,
that we are able to return to our fire.
side and our country with higher aims
and q firmer purpose alike enabling
held long vigil and have prayed for
us that we might worthily represent
them.
This spirit that has won the vic
tory is to become permanent and in
dlspensable mainstay of peace and
happiness. 1t is not a mater of indi-
vidual choice, but of obligation. that
we should proudly carry 1t back with
us. II the glory OF our military ser
vice has been spontaneous offering
of loyalty it is too priceless to be cast
| aside by indulgence ana too sacred
not to be cherished always.
Our nation awaits the return of It's
soldiers believing in the stability OF
character that has come from self dis
J cipline and self sacrifice. Confident OF
the new power that the stern school
OF war and discipline has brought to
The sun., 1918-12-01
LIGHT IS ASKED ON
PLANS OF WILSON


his record is one which cannot be sue
cessfully attacked. The fact that the
President is in direct control OF Gen.
Bliss in his capacity OF Commander in
Chief of the Army and Navy might
prevent full freedom of action for
Gen. Bliss, however. II was intimated.
The feeling among Republicans re-
garding the appointment of former
Ambassador Henry White was mixed.
Senator Lodge (Mass.l was relieved
when 1t was known that Mr.. White
had been named. as he had feared the
selection OF former Governor Mccall.
Senator McCumber, IN. d., Repub-
lican member OF the Foreign Rela-
The sun., 1918-12-01
SOVIET SEEKS TO GUST soLF.
Conhsca ton of Documents on For
eign Affairs Demanded.

Special Cchic Despatch TO The Sun from TIC
London Times Serrice.
Copyright. 1915; all rights reserred.
THE HAGUE, Nov. 30.--A Berlin tele-
gram says the Soviet requests the
council of plenipotentiaries to expedite
DR. Solf's resignation Immediately and
TO provide for confiscation OF all docu-
ments relating to foreign affairs in
the time of the old regime by a COM
mission of which members OF the So
Wet shall form part.
The Government has decided that all
the political archives in the Depart
ment of Foreign Affairs, the Military
Cabinet and the Supreme Command
shall he placed in the care of the
peoples plenipotentiaries.
The sun., 1918-12-01
METzs MAYOR NOT vENGEFUL.
One Time Prisoner VIII Not Harm
Germans who Behave.

PARIS. Nov. 30--The newly APP
pointed Mayor of Metz has issued a
proclamation expressing his delight
at being again under the French flag
after so many years of oppression
and after four years reign of terror.
let us not be carried away by joy,
hut remain worthy of the sympathy
Of the whole world. which is regard
ing u.s." the proclamation says.
Addressing the German born in
habitants, the proclamation con-
tinues:
perhaps you are asking in terror
The sun., 1918-12-01

OUCH music has never come from phonograph
y before. 1t has never been considered possible
to attain such richness and delicacy-such reality of
tone in instruments of this type. Designed
originally as Talking Machine, the phonograph
had been brought to high state of development,
mechanically, before the advent of the Aeoan-
Vocation, four years ago With the introduction of
the Vocation, however, the public was made
acquainted with and superior type of phono-
graph-a monograph which was not only mechan-
icallv in advance of other Instruments but which,
,nusically was so far ahead of anything hitherto
known as to be in class quite by itself.
The sun., 1918-12-01

each of us American mothers await
with loving hearts Their gallant sons.
Great cause indeed have we to
thank God for trials successfully met
and victories won. Still more should
we thank Him for the golden future.
with its wealth of opportunity and its
hope OF permanent universal peace"
The sun., 1918-12-01
GERMANY GIVES UP VEHICLES
Protests to Last Against the Sur
render of 10000.
Special cable Despatch to THE suN.

Special cable Despatch to THE SuN.
PARIS. Nov. 30.-Germany delivered
yesterday the first lot of the $50, 900
transport wagons and automobiles
against the surrender of which she
continued to protest up to the last mo-
ment.
In the afternoon several thousand
crossed the frontier and were re-
ceived by the military authorities.
Huge depots havo been prepared to
shelter them.
The sun., 1918-12-01
Foch Cots order OF Merit.

PARIS. Nov. 3O.-After the dinner
given at the Elysee Palace Thursday
night in honor of King George a re-
ception was held In the British Ffn-
bassy. During the reception King
George bestowed upon Marshal Foch
the Order of Merit.