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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-06
CHILE MAY SEIZE SHIPS

Chile will take over German mer-
chant ships interned in her ports to
prevent their destruction by their
crews, Latin-American diplomatic cir
cIes here today intimated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-06
TO FIGHT EXTRACTION

Barnet Levy, Of 1920 Wisconsin ave
nue. northwest, who was indicted July
IS by a grand jury at Boston for al
legged conspiracy with intent to steal.
today is planning another fight
against extradition to Massachusetts.
Justice Gould yesterday denied Levy's
plea that the Indictment did not con-
tain sufficient evidence to warrant
extradition. Levy. through Attorney
Joseph B. Stein, will file an appeal.
The case is one OF a number of in
dictments brought by the Boston
grand jury against number OF mer-
chants in Eastern States alleging that
they formed a combination which dis
posed Of goods stolen from factories.
cREsPI REACHES ROME.
ROME, Sept 6.-Aiinister OF Supplies
Crespi has arrived from London
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-06
Per Jar, 23c
New Flour Rules

This rule is now in effect and
we publish it for your inforna-
ton.
The legal substitutes which we
handle now arc:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-06
CORN FLOUR
CORN MEAL
BARLEY FLOUR
RICE FLOUR If Demanded

ONE a. LIB. of SUBSTI-
TUTES must be purchased with
each FOUR lbs. of Wheat Flour.
NOTE-The Food Administra-
ton desires that all flour sub
stitutes should be mixed with
the flour in the home.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27
MUST REWRITE STATE
LAWS DURING YEAR
w. l.. Chcnthnm, Member IcgIslh-
turc, Says Constitutional Mandate
As to Code VIII Bc Considered.

II favor the idea Of "A short session
OF the Legislature and am harmony
with the program and plans of GOV
ernor Robertsun," said W l.. Cheat
nam. OF BristOw, reelected to the
legislature from Creek county and
candidate for speaker OF the house,
yesterday. Mr.. Chcathnm was In
Tulsa last night on business.
Early In tho coming session. /
VIII Introduce a resolution, however,
that VIII be Tor the purpose Of put
tlng into execution the mandates II
the constitution which provides that
every ten years, the statutes OF the
state shall be revised. feel that to
compl. with the constitution, II Will
be impossible to revise the laws Of
the state and adjourn in so days. The
legislature will therefore be COM
PEELED to reconvene at an early date.
during which time committees might
be working on the revision.
THE statutes OF the state have
been In course Of change during the
past 10 years, and every lawyer in
the state knows the importance Of
rewriting the laws to harmonlze with
the court decisions and the changes
brought about by the development or
the state"
Mr.. Cheatham says that II ordl-
rarily takes 60 days OF hard work
to get the necessary appropriation
bills enacted and even with hard
work II may require the constitution.
nj limit to care for the business that
Governor Robertson viii specify as
absolutely necessary to handle the
states affairs.
Mr., Cheatham says Missouri is re-
vising its statutes and the legislature
will require 100 days to do that work.
and In addition a commission Is al
ready at work laying the foundation
for the legislatures consideration and
work.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27
FROM BENCH TO ADVOCATE
PROVES PLEASING TREAT

After putting in 10 strenuous years
as a Judge OF United States court.
1t was almost a treat for Judge
Ralph f.. Ompbell to assume the
role Of advocate and that pleasure
was heightened 10y the knowledge
that his advocacy had won his cause
That was Judge Camphell's eX-
pcrience in Texas last week when he
represented tho Cosden interests in
three important suits in which j. S.
Cosdcn was made defendantin actions
to cancel oil and gas leases in which
the usual consideration is stipulated
and which had been assigned TO Mr..
Cosden by the original lessee.
The validity OF the lease was at
tackled on the ground that 1t was
without consideration and thus un-
lateral and void. II was Judge
Campbelrs contention that when the
party securing the lease and the
landowner aCrced upon the terms OF
the lease as executed, no evidence
Of fraud having been shown, and the
consideration having been paid. the
lease is AZ valid as IL any other con-
tract. The trial Judge held to this
view and judgment was rendered IN
favor OF Mr.. Cosden
The decision is one OF great i'm
portanCc to the oil fraternity and will
act as a release on extensive wild
eating propositions. The case oc-
Cupicd the attention OF the Texas
court for several DAYS,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27
COURT BUSINESS ASIDE
WHEN CUPID COMES IN

when cupid enters the door to Jus
ticc MaNcy's office, court business
comes to n halt
Twice yesterday the trial OF civil
cases ~as held up while Justice
MaXey tied nuptial knots and the at
torneys who were doing the aguing
pro and con, were called upon TO act
as Witnesses
The first interruption came when
Walter II. Perkins. lS and Pearl
). Lackey, II, accompanied by their
mothers, appeared in the courtroom
and requested immediate action. The
mothers were there because their
children were under the legal age.
The bride and groom were almost
overcome with happiness and Justice
MaNey remarked, III you try one
fourth as hard during the balance OF
your lives, to be be real happy, and
to please each other as you're try
ing now, there'll never be any di-
yOrce in your family"
Next. Chester Alloy Beymer OF Osa &c
and Minnie Mamie Hoffman OF Mus
kogee showed up. They had chosen
Tulsa as halfway point between
their respective homes and wanted
TO be married at once. They entered
during " lull and no lawyers were
required to bind their marriage.
Trial OF another civil suit had lust
been put under way when in came
Jesse Samuel Bunch and Marguerite
virgil Husband. They had no time
TO lose so r. L. Allen and q. A. Nor
ton, attorneys, forgot their legal dlf-
ferences for the moment and affixed
their names to the document which
made Miss Husband Mrs. Bunch.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27
NEGRO BOYS CONTRACT
AUTO STEALING HABIT

Clarence Riley and Fred Mitchell
young negroes. contracted the auto
theft habit after hearing SO much
about automobile stealing, so they
started out in a small way by taking
auto parts. according TO Policeman
Mullen who arrested them as they
were attempting to get away with
tires from the Auto Salvage Supply
company.
The boys we're given n hearing be-
fore II. J. Gray, Justice OF the peace,
yesterday, and were held TO the dis
trict court. Policeman Mullen told
about the capture Of the two boys.
one Of them drove up in an auto
mobile at a pEearranged signal and
the other boy, who Is said TO have an
euypfoye of the salvage company.
came out OF the building, made a
stealthy survey OF the premises and
started toward the automobile
Mullen had witnessed these actions
and stepped back into the darkness
to give them time to put their plans
into effect Then, at the proper
moment, he jumped ont and arrested
them.
The automobile theft situation will
be given a further airing Friday
when four more Defendants held on
charges of stealing automobiles viii
be given hearings before Justice
MaNey,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27
The tax levy will also be consId-

The tax levy will also be consld-
cred.
Among the civic institutions for
which appropriations will be re-
qu"sted for Tulsa. arc detention
camp, with fund suitable for its
continued maintdinanCe and an in
duStrial school where the individuals
convicted OF petty larceny and mis-
dcmcanOrs may be sent and forced
to he self supporting. instead OF a
drain on the long suffering city bud.
get. At the present time there are at
lcnst dozen Inmates OF the city Jail.
held for long periods, for mlsdc-
meanOrs. Investigation has proved
that certain class Of sem criminals.
potential trampS get Themselves In
carceratcd on insignificant charges
every fan with the return Of cold
weather, and this Is one OF the great
est REASONS for the unusually heavy
dOckets at this time Of year. These
economic slackers desiring n warm
room. clean bed, well prepared meals
and above all, idlcness and solid.
slothful ease during the winter, have
only 10 help steal an automobile. or
commit some insignificant mIsdc-
and board from the city for an In
definite period. An Industrial farm.
whore each inmate must contribute
toward It's upkeep by heavy labor,
will he one OF the greatest factors
In cleaning up the morals OF all To-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27
TASTE
SOUR STOMACH
Pills and Strong Medicines
Made This Lady's Troubles
worse, But Thedford's
Black-Draught Improved
Her Appetite and Took
Away Her Bile.

Nancy, Ky,-Mrs. Cora Waddle.
a resident OF this place, gives out this
statement Il have taken Black
Draught and found 1t to he the bes,
liver medicine over used. II has
just been fine for Indigestion, sour
stomach and bitter taste in the
mouth.
used TO get bilious and consti-
pated and had to take something
Pills and other strong medicines
would only tear my stomach up
and leave me in a worse fix than
before taking. began to have sick
headache.
After learning OF r'lack -Draught I
took It and was cured Of sick head
aches One or two doses n week, or
pinch after meals. kept the bowels
open and took away all bile. T have
good appetite due to my use OF
BLACK Draught"
II your liver is not acting properly
you may suffer from such symptoms
as headache, biliousness, constipa-
ton, indigestion, etc, and unless re-
lief is obtained serious trouble may
result.
In its 20 years Of successful use.
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
found to relieve these ailments and
stimulate the liver to do It's work.
At all druggists.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27
COMMISSIONERS WILL
ATTEND LEAGUE MEET
Practically Entire City Adminlstra-
tlon to he Present In Oklahoma
City November 20 and 80.

by far the most significant civic
convention ever held In this state
will he the meeting OF the Municipal
league OF the state OF Oklahoma.
which convencs at Oklahoma city on
Friday and Saturday OF this week.
November 20 and 80.
Every mayor and city official In
the various cities and towns OF Okla
homa In expected to he in attend
ance Mayor c. II. Hubbard ana
practically all Of Tulsa'a city com
missioners are making preparations
to be In attendance.
At meeting held In III" mayors
office last evening, a legislative com
mittee was appointed Tor IN" pur'
pose of getting proper legislation Tor
the eastern part OF the state,
Governor elect J. H. A Robertson
will be the principal speaker on the
Legislation needed In the cities of Ia"
state. Several municipal attorneys of
prominence will also address the
meeting on this subject
Henry A. Prcssy. hydraulic "nEi-
neer. who has Tulsn's wa'crworks
contract. will address the gathering
on the water supply systems Of the
state Of Oklahoma, compared 10 those
Of other states.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27
WAR HERO RETURNS
WITH EMPTY SLEEVE
Lloyd Beach, First OF Tulsa Ambu.
hnCc Company Back From frnnrc,
In Tulsa for Few Hours.

An empty sleeve Of an O. y. uni
form and a gold stripe Of ov"rsea
service are the marks OF war and us
misfortune and fortune Lloyd Beach
Tulsa boy. wears. lie brought them
10 Tulsa yesterday and for hrief
ijwo was among his friends He In the
fret member Of the Tulsa ambulance"
company that saw real service IN
France, 20 return He was in ThlSa
Yesterday afternoon and loft NJ once
for C1iiinEyillc, whore he VIII VISIT
relatives. He will return 20 Tulsa
Monday after which he Will return
TO Washington, where he is In an
army hospital 10 remain until ne II
entirely well from wounds he re-
ceivod last summer IN the Lorraine
sector of III" fighting zone.
Young Reach. the first Tulsan 10
come home from real fighting win
wounds he viii always carry. mas
been AZ Washington for some time,
where in the home OF Franklin Is.
Lane, secretary Of the Interior, ne has
been an official guest during MIS-
rccupcratiOn. lie was granted fur
lough and must return In few days
10 me itllilil M n IllfIh''I ~ ~
Tulsa ambulance company. he was In
the fighting zone and while in a dug
out "A gas alarm was sounded He was
instructed bv Lieutenant Nabahan
10 close the gas curtains OF the dug
out and ns 20 stepped out barrage
shell exploded in his face and he was
wounded in the head. got piece OF
shrnpuel In his lung and lost an arm.
Volunteers we're called from among
the Tulsa company 70 take him back
10 one Of the rear dressing stations
and Herbert Baher and Bill Pyle,
Tulsans, we're selected. They took
him back 10 place OF safety and for
their courage and bravery were
awarded distinguished service
cross.
while in Tulsa Yesterday Mr
Reach visited Mrs. Bahman. whose
friendly attentions To the ambulance
company made her a favOrit- with
every member. when he returns
Monday he will be guest at the
Lahman home.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27
Oklahoma Hos pitaI

Service ConsiHts OF
iu. FIrrproof building arranged for
o purpose.
and Modern and complete equip
ment under ono roof.
3rd. Character. experience and skin
Of attendant.
Or Fred s. Clinton. President
Miss u. G. G.. ZlcGclcr, Il N.
Superintendent
Dr. I.ytlc hthcHon
Resident Physician
Sinth and Jackson Streets
Phone Usage 1920
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27

u. T.. JONES left yesterday for
Mazatlan. Mexico. where he will nc
cept the position OF vice consul. Mr..
Jones has been connected with tho
Atlantic Petroleum corporation and
has host OF friends here who will
be glad to hear OF his appointment
Since early september Mr.. Jones has
been n student OF the Spanish classes
taught by senior Alvarez at the Y. NJ.
c. A.. taking one lesson daily, and
became very proficient In the Ian
Euage before he left. This makes the
first Spanish class student called to
foreign service.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27
PRICE OF COTTON SEED
REDUCED FOR OKLAHOMA

OKLAHOMA CITY. Nov. 26.-The
state food administration today sent
the price OF cottOnseed downward
with the announcement that approx
mately $40 a ton would be Topped Off
the price Of cottonseed December 3
and that another similar cut would
be made December 10
Present prices for cottonseed as
fined by the food administration are
{66.5O Il ton for the eastern zone Of
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27

the state and S635O for the western
zone. The present price will apply
to all cottonseed under bill OF lading
on or before December 5.
After December 5 all Of oklahoma
Will be in one zone and the price will
be $50 n ton for carload lots and SO
less for wagonload lots.
The price beginning December IS
will be S43 n ton with 50 less for
wagonload lots.
The ruling Of the food administra-
ton which lowered the prices was
made on account OF the large amount
Of holly seed which soon will reach
the market,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27

l@ uuuuI
10 CO On n;
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-27

MRS. J. STERN has received word
OF the arrival over there" OF her
son Herbert stern OF New Orleans.
Private Stern went with draft con-
tingent tO Camp PIKE where he was
In training for several months be-
fore his departure for overseas.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-10-31
CITATION HEARING PROOF or
VIII.

State Of North Dakota, County Of Bot
Before Hon. John E.. Martin, Judge.
In the Matter Of The Estate Of Char
1otte c. Shepherd, Deceased. {
George Renick. -----------Petitioner
John Renick Shepherd, a Minor, Charles
Renick Mccain. a Minor. John p: Renick
dian of said Minors, Mrs. B. F. Stevens.
Katie Mccain, Marie Long, George Rem
ick. Louie Current Mrs. James Miller.
gohn Rsniek, Martha e. Renick and
H 'TSe S seate Of North Dakota, 70 the
above named respondents and all per-
sons interested in the estate Of Char
lotte G. Shepherd, Deceased:
fed that George Renick, the Petitioner
herein. has filed in this Court a docu-
ment in writing, purporting to be, the
Last Will and Testament or Charlotte
NEE. in the County Of Bottineau ana
state of North Dakota deceased with his
petition praying for the admission to pro-
bate of said document as the Last Will
al i Testament of said deceased, and for
issuance to him Of letters tes%tamentaryy
thereon, and that the said petition and
the proofs Of said purported Will and
Testament will be heard n duly con
sidered by this Court on Friday, the 9Th
the forenoon of that day, at the Court
Rooms of this Court, in the County
Court House, in the City Of Bottineau,
County Of Bottineau and State of North
Dakota; and :
rTYou n each Of you are hereby cited
to be and appear before this Court at
said time and place n answer said
petition and show cause, If any there
be, why the prayer OF said petition
BY the Court,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-10-31
CITATION HEARING ON ACCOUNT
OF 9TTARnTAN

State Of North Dakota, County Of Bot
tineau, So. County Court
In the Matter Of the Guardianship of
Ole L. Fordahl, Incompetent,
Peter Halvorson, Guardian, Petitioner.
L.: j. Glomseth, as County Treasurer and
all persons interested in said estate.
Respondents.
The State Of North Dakota to the
Above Named Respondents: Greeting:
You, and each Of you are hereby cited
and required to be and appear before the
County Court of the County Of Botti-
neau in the State Of North Dakota, at
the office Of the County Judge of said
County at the Court House in the City
Of Bottineau on the 23rd day Of November
A. D. 1918, at " o'clock p. m. Of that
day, then and there to show cause if
any there be why the Final account Of
Peter Halvorson as Guardian Of the es-
tate of the above named Incompetent
should not be settled and allowed; the
said guardian having filed said account
in said court and an order having been
duly entered, setting the hearing thereon
at the time above stated. Any inc all
persons interested in said estate may
appear and file objections to said account
if any there be.
Let service of this citation be made
on respondents as follows: BY publ
cation for three successive weeks in The
Bottineau Courant, a weekly newspaper
published at Bottineau, N. D.
Dated this 23rd day of October, 1918.
John e. Martin,
3t. Judge Of County Court.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-10-31

=. sa9epd sest2en ass II %4rt.sa2 n n
amended by Article 20 04 Am1non4nto
% ~ g read ~ follows:
section IT, IN Article II g Anasasd
shall Be uniform upon the same ilass
lf property including franchises within
Pie territorial limits Of d authority
levying the tai. The legislature may
BY law exempt any or all classes ol
personal PROPERTY. from. ta1ation and
axturss buildings end improvements q
eyery character, whatsoever, upon land
"a. property Of the Tnitsd STATE: and
Of the state, county and municipal cor.
Porations, and property used exclusively
loI school, religious. cemetery. .charit-
Stricted by this Article, h Legislature
may provide for raising revenue and
hxing h situs Of all property for thu
purpose Of taxation. Provided hat all
This amendment 70 adopted shall rerAta
"a force until otherwise provided By
statute.
pEo.osEp AMHNprgNE g THE
OF NORTH DAKOTA.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-10-31
"A LAST WORD.

On the eve Of election / again
want to remind the voters Of
Bottineau county that / am a
candidate for County Treasurer.
Having had commercial school
ing and considerable office ex-
perience / feel that I can render
efficient service if chosen to fill
the position / seek. / find it
impossible to see any consider
able number of voters person
ally, but your vote and support
will be very much appreciated.
Frank "A. Schneider, Bottineau,
D.-Political Advertising. !,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-10-31
REQUIRING NOT LESS THAN FOUR
JUDGES TO DECLARE A LAW
UNCONSTITUTIONAL.


A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.
Amending the State Constitution Of the
State OF North Dakota.
Be It Resolved by the House OF Repre-
Ssntatives Of the State Of North Da-
kota, the Senate Concurring:
That the following amendment to the
Conetitution OF the State OF North Da.
kota be agreed to. and referred to the
Fifteenth Legislative Assembly Of the
state for approval, to be by the last
named LeEislatEe Assembly submitted
approval or rejection. in accordance
with the provisions Of Section 2O2 Of
the Constitution of said state.
AMENDMENT. That Section 80 OF
the Constitution of the State Of North
Dakota as amended be now amended 20
~ ia read as follows:
Section 80. The Supreme Court h a.
consist Of Ave judges, 2 majority Of
whom shall be necessary. to form q
quorum or pronounce q decision, but
one or more Of said judges may adjourn
certain, provided, however, that in no
case shall any legislative enactment or
law Of the State Of North Dakota 30
declared unconstitutional unless at least
Our Of the Judges shall so decide
Approved Match IL. 1917.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-10-31

); az. '5%. thi iss'aon in securing '']sa.sa4s:
thereon ssa . p ss ] tit ls. Mhie as. .S.,f Pl f.iris
measure, n the names Of ct least ave
saissS,s for ono ts seai P 1sGintssas9.ss t and lc 1Ro
shall represent and act for h petition
All measures submitted to the cleo
TORS shall be published 81 the state -
follows: The. secretary Of state shall
cause to be printed and mailed to each
: s's eopy 81 ps ssoS E tess sGnsai ~ieE
election. Any .eiti.sn. or tho oaicsrs sa 81
sny aasen II state m foz rSRme. 10 TIM n
such pamphlet, arguments concerning
any measure therein, upon first sub
thereto and paying the fec therefor,
which, until otherwise fixed by the
legislature, shall be the sum Of two
The enacting clause of all measures
Initiated by the electors. shall be: BE
Il enacted ns by the people Ct the State Of
to the electors. the secretary Of state
and all other officials shall be guided by
the election laws until additional iesis-
+ conflicting measures initiated by or
proved by . majority Of h votes cast
number Of affirmative votes shall be-
come the law.
The word measure az used herein,
shall include n law or amendment
thereto, resolution, Legislative proposal
or enactment of any character.
This veto power Of the governor shall
not extend to the measures initiated by
or referred to the electors. No measure
enacted or approved by q vote Of the
electors shall be repealed or amended
by the legislature, except upon q yea
thirds Of all the members. elected to
each house.
and ali Of it's proyisions It'll be
treated az mandatory. Laws may Be
enacted to facilitate it's operation. but
restrict or impair the exercise Of the
rights herein reserved to the people.
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE
on NnRTH
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-10-31

To Old Friends and All Voters
II wish to let you know that Z
am the nominee on the Republi-
can ticket for the office Of Reg
lister Of Deeds, and would like
to have your vote and support at
the election on November 5th.-
JOS. Quamme, Register Of Deeds.
Advertising.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-10-31
TO THE VOTERS OF BOTTI-
NEAU COUNTY.

/ am q candidate for re-elec-
ton for the office Of the Clerk
Of the DistrictC Court. Your vote
and support appreciated.-Nils
/. D0kken, BOttineau, N. D.
Political Advertising.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-10-31
Judge Of the County Court

Dated The 18th day Of October, 1918.
be made by publication in The Bottineau
Courant for three successive issues and
by personal service on each respondent
residing in Bottineau county at least 20
days before day Of hearing.
st. John e. Martin, Judge.