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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
O | l.
TOWN LOT DRILLING
AT BURKBURNETT

Wichita Falls, Texas, Dec. H.
Reopening of the drilling problem
at 8urkburnett with regard to the
number OF wells that may be drilled
TO 4 town block, is forecast in the
news that already preparations are
being made to drill new wells on
blocks that that already contain the
government allowance of two wells.
These regulations were put in force
early in the opening of the pool by
the fuel administration, which or
dered that only two wells be drilled
to the town block, which contains
about two and half acres, as meas
ures to save fuel, material and labor.
Now it is understood that some OPP
orators take the stand that since
the war is over the fuel adminiStra-
tions' authority is ended and the
regulations are consc-
quently void. In several instances
third wells have been begun on
town blocks which owners of one or
the other of the first two wells say
W III NOiiipNl tllNlll ~ vi III al OllSCl.
Under this plan of drilling offsets it
seems probable that the number of
wells on the townsite will be greatly
increased, unless some other steps
are taken to prevent indisriminate
Experienced oil operators
say that drilling of more than two
wells to a block is an extravaganza
md waste of material and is bad |
Tor the field, adding that one we'll
Nill drain all the oil from such linn
ted territory quite as well as would
.Wo or more wells, and with less ex-
)enes.
K. l.. Fads was named in charge
IF the drilling operations early in
September when the question of
Uniting the number of wells to be
lrilled in the townsite. and Mr..
lads stated Saturday that he had al
cady informed the fuel administra-
ion OF thes ituation, and had a mes
age that as peace was not yet signed
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face. She had fought 50 hard to blot
out the memory of II all. but there II
was, always present, to taunt her IN her
quiet, lonely moments, ~ mock her IN
her Success. All, just for a hint OF for
givencss Or relenting on either side. and
y lifetime OF disappointment might have
been ayertcd. But she had been proud
and arrogant and he had been stubborn,
though, man-likc, he had liked to think
Of his siubbornness as strength OF viii
power And the enlargement had last
ed into weeks, then months and had AZ
last melted into long, lonely years.
Jerry and Helena must be spared
such needless heartaches." She told her
self Jerry is stubborn. just as Jim
was; and Helena Is just - proud and
naughty Us | was, They'll never care
Tor anyone else and they'll 20 on unior-
sWiug, miscrably unhappy when every
thing might be 50 different"
The secretary was out 70 lunch long
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
EX-FARM MANAGEMENT
CHIEF WANTS REPORTS
SUBMITTED TO FARMERS

Washington, Dec. lS.-In a letter
today to Chairman Gore of the SEN
ate agricultural committee, w. ].
Spillman, former chief of the depart
mcnt of agriculture's office of farm
management took exception to the
recent statement OF Secretary
Houston thatthe department was
without Trustworthy estimates Of
the cost of farm production. Mr..
SpiIlman reviewed at length inves-
legations made by his Office, and
added:
There is no possibility no mat
ter how extensive the investigation,
OF getting more than a reasonably
accurate approximation to a fina
result. This was done in the inves-
legations under discussion"
Mr.. Spillman contended that the
farmers are entitled to know the
results obtained and to say whether
he reports prepared on wheat |.
growing represent the facts. He
also that the committee
is entitled to know why the work
If his office in this connection was
three months last fall
md winter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
GOOD FELLOW FUND
STILL OPEN TO YOU

As YOU sit with your family about
your own cheerful fire Christmas
even, your 10Y cannot be complete
unless YOU have done something to-
ward the relief of the citv'S unfor-
tunatcs who must have help or suf-
fer from cold and hunger while ruth
less disease renders them helpless
It is a blessed privilege to nave an
opportunity to acquire an interest
in the wholesome dinners that will
he sent out to stricken families. It
is a still greater opportunity to have
the pleasure Of aiding in nursing
them back TO health and strength.
Mrs. Julius Kahn was called to-
day into three homes where there
are Is sick children. It will be a poor
chance for their recovery unless re-
lief is given. There must be food
and nursing and medicine and the
source of this supply must be found
in the generous hearts of the Ard
more people.
The Good Fellow fund IS open
and YOU are invited to Join.
Since the last report the following
lr.lNuuts have bppn oivpu
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19

time that noon: and when she returned,
her face was flushed and girlishly hap
py, despite is silvcr-s sprnkled crown
and the little crinkly lines around her
eyes and mouth.
Something ever 50 beautiful must
have happened to you today" Helena
exclaimed Your eyes are positively
dancing. you look about Is and. and
why, Miss Gray, you're crying What
ever is the natter"
But Miss Gray smiled through the
threatening tears. "Ah, Helena. child
lis wonderful day.-just the kind OF
a day in which the most glorious thing
is apt to happen to anybody" And then,
very simply, She told him the story of
her glorious day She hadn't seen him
for years, and today they happened 10
wander into the same little restaurant,
at the same little table at which they had
dined so many times together in the
dear, neveT-forgotten past A vague,
.nresisting longing had seemed to impel
hem onwards-just for old times sake
and they had met Arms that were
mpty with longing had been outstretch-
I'd and there in the friendly seclusion OF
/ palm -enshrined corner she had gone
to him
I'm awlully glad for YOU" Helena
aid. 81 never knew that there had
occn anyone" Then a selfish little tear
rickled down the soft check. 81 know
ow happy you must be- But II never
an be happy again. And it was partly
my fault. too-reaily, it vas
Just then messenger brought a box
# violets. fresh and dainty and vel
come as spring itself. TO the Only
Girl in the World from Lonesome
lad" was inscribed.
Helena almost danced with JOY
why, Miss Gray!-aren't they beauti-
ful and ISN'T he the most adorable. per
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
ITALIAN KING LIKELY
TO ASK WILSON TO AID
IN TERRITORY GRANTS

Paris, Dec. lS.-Much interest at
taches TO the conference which
President Wilson will have with
King Victor Emmanuel, who is eN-
pected tomorrow. 1t has been said
by the presidents associations that
he will go farther into the subject
OF ltaly's position at the peace con
ference in his conversations with
the king, having had several INFORM
al talks during the voyage from Am
erica to France with Count Macchi
di Celere, Italian ambassador and
high commissioner TO the United
States, as well as another discussion
yesterday.
1t is known the president feels the
warmest sympathy for the purposes
which led Italy to enter the war.
Nevertheless, the tentatives lines
laid out in consequence OF an in
yestigation by Col. Edward NJ.
House respecting the probable eS-
tent OF territory which should go to
Italy, on the principle OF racial or
linguistic determination, do not fully
accord with the ideas OF the Italian
government, which feels that it
should go farther than is indicated
by this outline. This is one of the
subjects which Mr.. Wilson dis
cussed with Count di Cellere.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
HOLD STATE DEFENSE
COUNCILS TOGET Their,
SAYS SECRET TARY LANE
ROBERTSON THINKS ONLY 70
PER CENT OF SOLDIERS
WILL RETURN TO FARMS

Annapolis, Nd, Dec. l8.-Secre-
tary Lane, addressing the govern
ors' conference, today, urged gov
ernors to do everything in their
power to keep state branches of the
Council of National Defense from
disintegrating He emphasized Sec
retary Bakers recent declaration
that these local councils should re-
main in existence to cooperate
with federal agencies, although not
acting as federal institutions.
The address followed discussion
of future policies for the national
guard. Wide differences OF opinion
existed, some governors advocating
return to the old national guard sys-
TEN, some advocating universe! mil
itary training by the federal govern
ment and others urging that the
time is not ripe for determining fu
ture internal affairs.
Warning against optimistic hopes
for the return of all American sol
diers from abroad, Secretary Daniels
said:
at required a year and a half
with ability to contract with British .
ships to help to carry 100000 sol
dierS to France Even if there was .
no need for soldiers overscas-and .
that need is apparent-it would be
a fine organization that could land
them home in year. Naval ships
have been turned into transports to
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the law under which the admins
tration afted is still in force. 1t is
understood that further develop
ments will be awaited before action
is taken.
Another matter which is of much
Importance to operators in the local
field is the information that expert
oil drillers will be released imme-
diately from the service, either army
or navy, on their own request, which
came to Secretary Johnson of the
Chamber of Commerce in a telegram
from Secretary Of War Baker. Secrc-
tary Johnson made inquiries regard
ing the release of these men, who
are badly needed in local fields, and
took the matter up directly with
Secretary Baker. The response has
been gratifying, and the Chamber of
Commerce is being complimented on
its activity in behalf of the oil in
terests in this section.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
%'A Little Lesson for Jerry


iect--Oh, wha, shall do?"
write him = charming little note this
very instant. Say that you're ever SO
sorry that you missed him and that it
Was partly your fault, anyway. And tell
him that his violets were the most eN-
quisite fragrant ones that ever grew in
a shady nook"
And then when Jerry came in later in
the day, with a tired look in his eyes
and his shoulders bent as though all the
WEAKNESS of the world rested on them,
he fairly pounced upon the little note
in the dear. familiar hand, But he
could not understand it. He had not
sent any beautiful little message" nor
any perfectly rayishing flowers"
Miss Gray laid firm hand on bis
shoulders. 1--WE known you for ! long
time, haven't |, Jerry1 Ever since you
were wee chap. Forgive me for say
ing it, but you are as stubborn as mule,
Jerry-and your temper, ugh II was
! who sent those violets. They were
sent as pcace-ofering from you, but
if you ever dare to say otherwise,
III"
Jerry didn't wait to hear what would
happen to him under adverse circum-
stances. lie bounded out to Helena's
office with an alacrity that amazed the
whole office force and demanded that
she should clear her desk for the day.
There was rapturous making up,
and then they had supper together at
one OF those quiet, delightful little res
taurants where there is charming
dreamy music-made for just such
youthful lovers as Jerry and Helena,
and over delicate demitasse cups,
Helena gave Jerry her promise, pro-
'ided-well provided that he would
lot again give her occasion for quar-
-els. And Jerry, having had his lesson.
promised.
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more years than she cared 10 admit
knew otherwise, and could not help but
observe the haunting look OF misery
which sometimes crept into the lovely
blue-gray eyes and the sad little lines
which had stolen around the mouth that
used to smile 50 tantalillngly
And one day when she had said to
Jerry, why don't you send Helena
some lovely violets' She's looking rath-
er wistful today; and you could make
her so happy if you would only Try
he aad replied briefly, You're very
kind, Miss Gray 10 take SO much IN
terest, but, really. the affair is closed 80
far as either OF us is concerned ~
But Miss Gray knew otherwise, knew
that deep in his heart he too. was suffer
ing kcenly She looked back into the
silvery past Of her own youth, with It's
days OF recklessness and rash impnl-
siveness. with a sigh that brought all
the tired, unhappy little lines into her
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
FREE TROCO BUTTER DE-
MONSTRATION, STORE OPEN
UNTIL 9 p. M. w. 7. LANE.
400 900 ARMENIANS WHO
SURVIVED DEPORTATION
IN PERIL OF STARVING

Salonica. Dec. l6.-Charles A.
Dana, former executive secretary Of
the Armenian and Syrian Relief
Committee at Beirut and Constan-
tinople, and William S. Nelson. Tor
mer American vice-consul at Tripo-
Ii, Syria, who have returned here
from Syria, declare that there is
urgent need of relief among the
survivors of the deported Armeniaus
now in Asia Minor.
Both men agree that out of the
100000 Armenians deported by the
Turks, 100000 survived, and say that
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
KNOX IN FAVOR OF
A COMPANION FOR
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
Continued from page y

natural one, bringing only limited
and appropriate Obligations The
league Of nations, he said should
await exhaustive consideration
Even without an entente the
senator said, except for the un-
, finished business of enforcing and
nsuring our war aims, the United
States can without any 'entangle-
ments whatever, place in advance
at the service OF the worlds peace,
if seriously threatened, the whole OF
its influence and OF its potential
power This can be done by a new
declaration of some correspondence
to the Monroe doctrine-a declara-
ton that a menace to the liberty OF
Europe is a menace to America,
and that America will consult her
friends and prepare for action if
ever such menace shall arise again.
On his proposal for new Ameri-
can declaration, Senator Knox said
the United States saw danger to
itself in the European war and
threw its power into the conflict
New Doctrine Stated
Can we not perceive emerging
from these facts a new American
doctrine" he asked. 81 will state
this great new doctrine in these
words:
IF situation should arise in
which any power or combination
Of powers should directly or indi-
-ectly menace the freedom and
peace OF Europe, the United States
would regard the situation with
grave concern as a menace to its
own freedom and peace, and would
consult with other powers affected,
With view to concerted action for
he removal OF such menace.
"lf this had been the ayowcd and
understood policy Of the United
states before July, 1914 it is, in my
Judgment, very improbable that the
var would have occurred. 1t has
'ut this policy to a successful test.
\NoWcd by public official dcclara- T
ion, it migh' prove worthy | be-
ieye to serve with tbe Monroe doc
rine ~ a fundamental doctrine of
american diplomacy If ent,roIcs
S in no way. bur jr make, rs fine
otcntial alIy of thc defender, of H. i
rty whenever a great menace sh,u r
rise y
The Monroe doctrine Con,+or Fl
,uox added serves H.. nnrnose {.
ell, virtually with Euro,e,n sane t,
ON. and. he said. mirhl he surc of o
ritish support If il we're menarcd
General discussion in the senate Il
/ questions comno before fine Ii
aacc conference was advocated by a
cuator kuax. r,
Should Enforce Our Aims pr
Declaring that immediate and or;- a.
.arv attention should he ri.rn ro {,
upon the enemy Of d
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
Boston Arena Burned

Boston, Dec. lS.-The Boston
Arena, a brick structure built in
1909 with a seating capacity of near
ly 1900 persons, was destroyed by
fire today. The loss is estimated at
100000. The fire is believed to have
started from a lighted cigarette or
cigar, thrown on the floor during a
boxing exhibition there last night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
EXTRA SPECIAL

Just killed few young hogs, 90
to rs pounds each. We are selling
them at rs cents per pound, whole
or half. 1872
COLD STORAGE MARKET
Phone So.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
DIXON'S

Mems, boys, ladies and children's
reduced price shoe sale continued 10
January 1st. so cents to $3.50 saved
on every pair OF Dixon's shoes. Next
to postoffice. 1917
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
Noted Methodist Divine Dies.

Greensboro, n. c.. Dec. lS.-The
Rev. d. \. Belts. known as the
father of North Carolina Metho-
dism." died at his home here today
at the age of SO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19

not more than one-fourth Of the
present Armenian population can
survive until the next harvest un-
less there is outside help.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
IOHN c. CALHC
STATESMAN'S
Is DEAD q.

New York. Dec, ~
houn, grandson tiy, the old
statesman, whose ma drugs.
formerly a cotton plan 5
today
Financier and railway promot,i :,
Mr.. Calhoun was identified with the
commercial reconstruction OF the
South after the Civil War in which
he served As a captain OF cavalry
with the Confederate army.
lie was vice president OF the con
vention in Washington in 1884.
which memoriaIized congress ior the
Improvement OF the Mississippi riy-
er In 1897 he went to France as
the special representative of the
Sons OF the American Revolution.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
Birth of a Dauphter

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Nor
ris. II street. northeast, a daughter.
yesterday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19

Lisbon, Dec. l6.-DocumentS
found on one of those arrested ia
connection with the assassination. -
President Paes last Saturday, show
that an extensive plot had 'been or
gained, the participants drawing
lots TO see who shor1d strike the
blow against the president.
The body OF President Paes,
placed in the BeleS palace, was
viewed today by thousands of Por-
tuguese.
Haviland. English and American
chinaware. NeF State Hdw ,9l3- &C.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19

ed no one. And the young chief, to
whom she had been on the brink Of an
engagement was also anything but in
the seventh heaven of delight. though
be, too. tried to cover his feelings with
a brusqueness so unlike his usual genial
self that everyone thought his world had
come crashing about his feet.
For a month and more it had gone
on, this enlargement. Helena said she
did not care; that SO far as she was
concerned. Jerry was as one dead. But
the big hearted and understanding secre-
tary, who had been with the firm for
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19

HE little steuogra-
pher was unhappy.
Anyone could tell
that, even though
she tried to hide her
misery with an at
tempt at easy non
chalanoe. and saucy
defiance that delud-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
NO-FLU

Get bottle No-Flu today, kill
that Flu germ. You just inhale it.
For sale and guaranteed by Ringer
Drug Co. 16-7
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
WILSON GOING TO
SEE A PARISIAN
VARIETY PROGRAM
Will Eat With Doughboys

American headquarters to dine with
the troops on Christmas dly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19
JUNIOR FOUR MINUTE
RED CROSS CONTEST

A junior Four Minute Contest
will be included in the Red Cross
program to be given at 9:l5 tomor-
row morning at Ardmore High
School. The detailed program fol-
lows:
Orchestra.
Good Morning Mr.. Red Cross Guy,
------------ High School Chorus
FOu1- Minute Speech ------------
------------------ Albert Howard
Four-Minute Speech Roberta Jones
(a) Snowflakes-----Girls' Glee Club
(b) Seasons--------Gi Girls Glee Club
Four-Minute Speech--Ray Howard
Four-Minute Speech - ---------
----------------- Alfred Lubovitz
Spirit of Heroes---M Mixed Giee Club
Address Superintendent Richards
God Save America ---------------
------------High School Chorus
Judges Decision.
Orchestra.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-19

Read in the Ardporeite first.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
WILLIAMSBURG MAN DEAD
Thomas Grimm Peachy, Republican
Postmnster OF Town. fer Thir-
teen Years.
Especial 10 The Tines-Dispatch.l

Especial 10 The T!mes-Dispatch-l
WILLIAMSBURG. VA. April c.
Thomas Griffin Peachy. a pronine en-
citizen OF williamsburg, died this
morning in Riverside Hospital. New
port News. where he was taken Tues
day morning for treatment for pncu-
monia. He was born in William burg
on July 90. 1855. and was n son Of the
late William S. Peachy and Virginia
Bathurst Daingerheld, and was the las,
member OF his immediate family. there
having been originally six children
For more than thirteen years Mr..
Pcachy was postmaster OF Williama
burg, going out OF Office June 0. 1918.
BY profession he was a druggist, and
Vas druggist az tho Eastern state Hos
pital when his brothcr-in law. the late
DR.. Richard a. Wiae. was supcrin-
tcndcnt. For years he had been chair
man OF the Republican executive COM
mittee OF Williamsburg, and was
prominent IN the affairs OF his party,
lie was Mason. and had been a mem
bcr OF the Williamsburg lodge for
many years. Sir. Pcachy was unmar-
ricd.
The remains were brought here this
afternoon from Newport News. and the
funeral VIII take place tomorrow ar
ternoon at O'CLOCK from Erutoa
Parish Church. Burial will be under
Masonic auspices. and will be in Cedar
Grove Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
DIR. Samuel j. Jones,

Especial 10 The Times Dicpatch1
bNNClIEUR VA. April CIR.
samuel J. Jones. siXty-onc year. OF
asc. who had been residing for some
time al the Parkmont Apartments. died
In his apartment there last night at 10
o'clock. after an Illness OF three or
four days. Until he came to Lynch
burg TO be with his daughter, stu
dent al Randolph Macon Woman's Col
!cge. DR.. Jones resided at Salado, Tex,
in which State he was prominently en-
gagged In educational work. He was
member o. tho board Of regents OF
the University of Texas and formerly.
was hcadinnstcr OF classic training
school in which boys were trained for
the University OF Texas After the
graduation OF his daughter. DIR. Jones
remained In I.ynchburg. lie was a
member OF the Methodist Church.
When youth he was a student a,
Emory and Henry College, this State.
DR.. Jones is survived by the follow
Ing sons and daughter: Or. Edward II.
Jones, New York City; +. T.. Jones, a
member OF the faculty OF Western Re-
serve University. Gle 'eland. Ohio; Paul
Fort!er Jones. lieutenant In the
British aviation corps. and Miss Clara
Louise Jones. He also has a sister,
Miss Elenora G. Jones. who also made
her home in LynchburG.
Arrangements arc being made TO
take the body back to the former
homo OF the deceased for burial.