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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-20

ment, the following statement relat-
ing to oil control is printed:
The presidential proclamation
putting certain oil distributors an
der license is for the purpose OF ex-
ercising adequate control in view OF
the fact that transportation tacili-
ties are becoming inadequate to
supply promptly and satisfactorily
all consumers now having contracts
for fuel oil. The oil supply is album
dant, but the army, the navy and the
shipping board have found need for
so many tank ships ordinarily en-
ployed in coastwiSt service, that we
face possible temporary shortage
of sufficient tonnage to care prop
erly for the requirements of the in
dustry.
Movement of oil tank cars has
also been greatly interfered with Of
late, so that the problem OF oil dis
tribution is at the moment not an
easy one to solve. 1t is, of course,
obvious that in the event Of insult
fcient transportation facilities it IS
highly desirable that the vital in
dustries connected with the nation
al welfare shall receive fire consid-
Grafton. Our railways must be sup
piled with oil, not only for the OPP
Grafton of the locomotives using
fuel oil, but for plants dependent on
fuel oil-burning locomotives and
cars, army and navy requirements
must also be cared for, as we'll as
public utilities and domestic CON
sumers.
When there is sufficient oil for all,
this priority list, OF course, will not
be operative. If however, there is
shortage, the priority Immediately
begins to operate as to Class y, and
in rotation each class OF less num-
Der will be affected; and the pri-
ority will continue to operate SO
long as the shortage exists.
There is at the present time am
pie oil available for all possible
needs, but there is not sufficient
transportation available to carry it
from the source of production to
consumer.
At Washington, Feb. 8, President
Wilson signed Congressman Car
ter's bill for the sale of the leased
and Unbiased coal and asphalt de
posts underlying approximately
445,OO0 acres in the Chlckasaw and
Choctaw nation, Oklahoma.
The secretary of the interior is
authorized by the bill to establish
an Office at McAlester from which
to conduct the sales. An appropria-
tion Of $4,000 is made for expenses
including advertising and the pay.
ment of appraisers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-20

The Roxana Petroleum No. 81
well in section Is 4s3w, in the West
heimer sands is proving a much
better we'll than the No. 4 on the
same lease. By actual gauge yes
terday the new we'll flowed $50 bar
rels in 2l hours, and is good for
about $50 barrels daily. This makes
the southeast extension of the
Healdton field look good and fur
ther drilling in this direction will
be watched with great deal OF
interest. The 1911 OIL and Gas
Company, in the southeast corner
OF the northeast quarter of 25-4-3,
has a derrick and is rigging; Jake
j. Hamon, in the northwest corner
of 30-4-2, is drilling below 1000
feet, and Westheimer, ct al, in the
northwest corner Of the southwest
quarter, is drilling at $50 feet.
These three tests are all in advance
of production in the southeast ex-
tension and are due to attract at
tention of oil men from this time
on until completed or abandoned.
The Roxana Petroleum No. 5 well,
just completed with an initial pro-
duction of $50 barrels, found the
sand at 1910 feet and drilled 50
feet, stopping with the drill still in
the sand.
Gypsy Oil Company's Moncrief
No. 2, section 81 2s3w, had 25 feet
OF sand at 2,l85 feet which will
make 50 to 90 barrels, A better
showing than this was hoped for
when the we'll was reported on the
sand several days ago. Same com
pany's Pruitt No. , in section %
% which had a sand at 1900 feet,
is now reported on another sand at
2,l75 feet, which is probably the
sand found by its offset Moncrief
No. 2. Same company's Lindcrsmith
No. 2, section 1928, drilling at
1000 feet; Fitzgerald No. |, sec
ton 2S-2-3, drilling at 1000 feet;
Johnson No. 3, section 1928, is
on a gas sand at 1875 feet.
The Kirk Oil and Gas Company's
No. |, in section 81 2s2w, is shut
down at l,030 feet on account Of
threatened litigation over some OF
the company's leases. While wait
ing for the lease question to be ad-
justed the Kirk Company will drill
for the shallow production found i'll
this section.
Evans, Boles & McCrory have a
30-acre lease, in the northwest quar-
ter of section 81 2s2w, on which
they are drilling for the shallow pro-
duction found by the Kirk Oil and
Gas Company in the northeast
quarter of the northwest quarter,
same section. They have just fin
ished we'll No. l on this lease at
225 feet with IS feet of sand. The
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-20

ness of the figures" replied the
packer. He said that the l0-hour
day was better adopted to the needs
OF he industry than the S-hour day.
Il am willing, however, to leave
that to the arbitrator" said Nor
ris. The principal objection, l be-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-20

lieve, would be that it would in
crease the output of the product"
Morris promised to produce hg-
ures regarding whether doubling
the wages at the packing houses
would add but o II mills to the
price of a pound of meat.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-20

There are more women than men in
the tudent body Of the University OF
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-20

Homaokla Oil Company, in the
Allen field, section 26-5-8, has
brought in we'll No. s with an eS-
timated production OF 40 barrels.
In the Official Bulletin, published
daily by the United States govern
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
WORKERS ENLIST BEFORE
 CONSCRIP'TION

Dublin, April 13-The report of the Irish convention followed lines anticl- pated in advance and created little stir in political circles in Ireland. Each party claims it shows their req condolences.
 Discussion of the report is over shadowed by the conscription contro- versy which grows acute. Sheaves Of resolutions of protest as expected, some from Nationalist bodies, some or them being forwarded t the American ambassador in London.
 Prominent space is given by Nation alist newspapers to the suggestion that next Sunday at masses the priests instruct the people to make passive resistance to conscription and to urge that organized passive resist ance would be more effective than an armed revolt, which would be spas- modic, short and unsuccessful.
 Meanwhile threatened conscription has begun to stimulate volunteer re- cruiting. In Derry 40 shipworkers enlisted rather than wait for con scription.
 On the other hand Irish workmen who have been employed on munition work in England are returning here in patches. thinking that the prospect of avoiding military service is greater in Ireland. One hundred of these workmen arrived in Dublin today.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
4 KILLED, 6 HURT, IN PARIS AIR RAID
BACKS TO WALL, MUST FIGHT
 TO THE END, HA|G DECLARES

London, April l2 Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in special order of the day addressed to a ranks of the Brit ish Army Tn France and Flanders says:
 Three weeks ago today the enemy began his terrific at lacks against y-me front His objects are to se parate the French to take the Channel ports and to destroy the British Army
 In spite of throwing already hundred and six divi sons abou ASA 900 men) into the battle and enduring the most reckless sacrifice of e he has yet made lit tie progress toward his goals
 We this to the determined fighting and efsacri flee of troops Words fail to express the admiration which feel for the splendid resistance offered by all ranks of our army under the most trying circumstances
 Many among tired To those would say thag victory will belong the side which holds out the longest The French Army moving rapidly and in great force to support There is other open to us but to fight out.
 Every position must be held to the last There must be retirement With backs to the wall and believing in the justice of cause each of must fight to the end The safety of homes and the freedom of mankind depend alike upon the conduct of each of this crit ica moment.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
PICK WILLIAMS
 AS NEW HEAD OF
 ORDNANCE WORK

Washington, April 13 - At their weekly conference with war depart ment officials today Senate military committee members said they were advised that further and important reorganization is planned and Brig Gen. Williams will be appointed chief of ordnance, probably through retire ment of Maj.-Gen. Crozier, now serv- ing on the super-war council.
 Decision by leaders to postpone dis cussion of the Overman bill because of the prospect of indefinite debate on the measure, turned the Senate today to the consideration of other urgent legislation, including the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill.
 Renewal of debate on the Overman bill, which gives President Wilson widep overs to reorganize government agencies, will find administration leaders ready to insist on its passage without amendment, and the opposi- tion prepared to continue the fight to limit the Presidents authority.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
FIRST TO WIN
 DISTINGUISHED
 SERVICE CROSS

Paris, April 13-James Norman Hall, captain of an aviation section, and Paul Frank Baer, a lieutenant, are the first American aviators to win the distinguished service cross of the American army.
 Capt. Hall, leading patrol, at tackled a group of five German ma chimes, destroyed one and forced down two others.
 Lieut. Baer attacked single handed a group of seven planes and destroy ed one near Rheims. On another oc- casion he attacked two two-seaters, one of which fell in flames
 Capt. Halls home is in Colfax, Iowa, and Lieut.. Baer's in Mobile.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
TO LOCATE ENEMY PROPERTY

Washington, April 12.---An army of 14O,00O lawyers in the United States was enlisted yesterday in the cam paign to uncover enemy property. A Mitchell Palmer, alien property cus- todian, in a letter sent to attorneys in every State, called on them to To- cate and report to his office all funds held by the enemy in the vicinities in which they live.
 Property aggregating in value many millions of dollars has been re- ported and taken over, but it is con fidently believed that at least as much more is still unreported," his letter said. '-The duty of locating and reporting such property is placed by law not upon this office, but upon the individual citizen. It is here that l need your help"
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
PEACE DOVE AIDS VICTIM
 OF HUSBAND
Girls, With Husband Fight ing in France Arrested
 With Sex Expert.
FORD SHIP DELEGATE
 TAKES GIRL TO HOME
Mrs. Thomas Asserts Her Husband Stupid and
 Childish for Action.

Chicago, April 13-The case of Prof. William I. Thomas of the University of Chicago, and Mrs. R. M. Granger, detained by government agents after regis tering on Thursday at a down town hotel as 70. Roland and wife, Gary, Ind.," was in the hands of the city authorities today, federal authorities an- nounced.
 They were released on their own recognizance.
 Mrs. Granger, 24 years old, mother of a three year old child and wife of an army officer with the American forces in France, spent last night at the south side home of the University of Chicago professor of sociology. She was there by invitation of the pro- fessor's wife.
 'I am terribly, terribly sorry for you," Mrs. Thomas said to Mrs Granger. 'The only thing can't forgive is the utter stupidity and the absurd childishness of the professor doing such a thing. He ought to have known better"
 Mrs. Thomas has on several occa- sions rallied to the defense of her husband, when criticised for some o1 his writings and utterances on sex questions. She is the daughter o1 the late Rev. James Park, Presby- terian minister of Knoxville, Tenn. is president of the Chicago Peace so. ciety and accompanied the Henry Ford peace party to Stockholm.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
$1OO,O0O RATTLE
 STAGED FOR LOAN

New York, April 12.-A raff1e for $100,000 of third Liberty Loan bonds with chances costing $250 apiece was under way yesterday in the Wall street district. Notwithstanding the high price, the rapidity with which tickets are being sold would indicate a quick taking of all the 400 numbers.
 None of the stock or commodity ex- changes has any official connection with the affair, and undoubtedly would object to it, but some cotton brokers whose patriotism is at fever heat are conducting as secretly as anything can be done in the financial district.
 The, raffle calls for three prizes two of which are fortunes in themselves. The first prize consists of $70,000 of Librty bonds, the second $26,000 of the third loan and the third $4,000 of the Third Liberty Loan.
 There will be no public advertise ments of where the drawing will take place, for the patriots don't want any interference from the police while they are doing their bit. For that reason as soon as all the chances have been sold the owner of each ticket will be quickly informed that he is en- titled to place at a dinner to be held uptown for the 400 participants in the raff1e The numbers are to be placed i in a hat and will be withdrawn one by one until there are only three left The last number drawn will entitle the holder to the $7O,0oo in Liberty bonds the second from the last number will rtsult in the presentation of $26,0OC in Liberty bonds, and the third from last $4,O00 in the third Liberty Loan. The cost of the dinner is to be footed by the three prize winners, each con- 1 tribution being in proportion to the size of the prize.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
LANSING SENDS MEMORANDUM TO
 DUTCH LEGATION

Washington, April 13-The menac- ing attitude of Germany, which pre- vented Holland from fulfilling her en- agreements, is given by Secretary Lansing in a memorandum sent to the Dutch legation today, as the main reason for the action of the United States in taking over the Dutch cargo ships in American ports.
 The secretary's memorandum con- stitutes a reply to the recent state ment of the Holland government pro- testing against the seizure. MT. Lans- ing, after pointing out that the Dutch government does not question the le' gality of the act, declares the move was one of necessity resulting from Germany's position. Instead of work ing a hardship on the Dutch people and ship owners, he says, the step will prove a real benefit.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
DEATH TOTAL IN INSANE ASYLUM
 FIRE MAY BE 40

Norman, Okla., April 13- Thirty boys were burned to death when fire early today destroyed a ward at the state hospital for the in sane.
 pr. D. w. Griffin, super intendent of the hospital, said the death list might be greater than 30. Three wards and the dining rooms of the institution were de- strOyed.
 Panic prevailed among the children.
 Later Dr. Griffin said the death list might reach 40.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
p. U. c. ORDERS WARNING SIGNS
 AT CROSSINGS

Hartford, April 13-An order was issued today by the Public Utilities Commission extending to May 1 the time for all municipalities in the state to erect at grade crossings warning signs furnished by the railroad com panies. The law was passed at the last session of the legislature to go into effect six months after passage, and requiring all municipalities to erect and maintain the warning signs. The six months expired Nov. 16, 1917. The commission found that because of the difficulties created by the unusual transportation conditions it was i'm possible to procure the material for the signs and it extended to Jan. Il, 1918, the time for carrying out the law.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
London is Also Visited By Fleet of Enemy
 Bombing Craft.
5 KILLED AND 15
 HURT IN ENGLAND
New Aerial Defence of Paris MinimiZeS Air
 Raid Dangers.

Paris, April 13-Twenty-four persons were killed and 62 were injured in last nights air raid on Paris, according to the latest official information.
 Most of the bombs dropped during the air raid fell in one spot, striking a house. It was evident that the raiders found their work much more difficult.
 Under the new system of aerial de- lenses, they were compelled to drop their bombs hastily.
 As on the occasions of previous raids, ambulances of the American Red Cross were first on the scene.
 London, April 1S-Five persons were killed and IS were injured Tn the German air raid last night on England, according to an official an- nouncement today.
 Two German airships dropped bombs in open country, III
 England last night, one or them reaching nearly to the London dls- trict. Two other enemy alrsnlps were turned back soon after crossing the coast line.
 -Four airships participated in last nights raid. Tko of them penetrat- ed a. few miles inland. Of the other two. one reached the Midlands ana the other nearly reached the north- west coast The raiders were traV- cling at a great height and showed no inclination to attempt to pene- trate defended areas.
 Most of the bombs were dropped fin open country, and apart from the demolition of four houses at one place, the damage so far reported IS inconsiderable."
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
FEDERAL LOANS
 NOW $78,OOO,O ,OOO

Washington, April 1S.-About one fifth of the farm loan business of the United States now is done by the fed eral farm loan system. This was in- dicated today by the Federal Farm Loan Boards report that in March 5,3S6 loans amounting to s16, AT, 900 were closed by the 12 banks, making the average size of a loan S2,500 and the total federal loans now outstand- ing 7S,OOO, 900.
 It is estimated that the monthly farm loan business, federal and pri- vate, is se6, 100000 and the total out standing farm mortgage loans about SA mo OOO 900
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
Fire In Hampden
 Does 200 Damage

Hampden, Mass, April 15-Fire or iginating in the Corey building, business block housing the general store of A. G. Corey and the post office, destroyed that building and the adjoining residence of E. P. Lyons, a large farm house and damaged the Congregational church early today. The loss is about $12,OOO.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
BRITISH CASUALTY LIST

London, April 13-British casual ties reported in the course of the week ending today totalled SIPS of ficers and men, divided as follows:
 Killed or died of wounds-Oficers, 372; men, 1,101.
 Wounded or missing Officers, r. sss; men, 4.76S.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
AWARD PRIZES IN
 DRAMA CONTESTS

Washington, April 13.-Awards of prizes today in the Drama League of Americas competition to obtain pa triotic plays for use of schools and amateur organizations places second prize of s250 with Miss Doris F. Hal man, Brookline. Mass, and third prize of $1oo with Miss Rachel L. Field. Cambridge, Mass. The first prize of $500 was not awarded. Miss Fields is a Liberty loan play and has been submitted to the government for use in the present campaign.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
LABOR CLAUSE
 STRICKEN OUT

Washington, April 13.---Provisions in the sabotage bill penalizing acts obstructing production of war mate rials were eliminated from the bill today by senate and house confer ences.'
 The oonferees also struck out the clause permitting labor to strike for higher wages, which the senate had rejected.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
SOLDIERS HELD FOR
 A HOTEL ROBBERY

Jamaica, N. Y, April 1S-Four sol diers from Camp Mills were locked up at police headquarters here today after a hotel cashier had been held up and robbed and a woman and four men had been shot in Hollis, L. I.
 Four of the persons wounded were members of an automobile party that followed several soldiers after the hotel robbery. Harry Weber, po- liceman, also was seriously wounded.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
U. s. Missionaries
 Captured By Bandits

Picking, Monday, April S-Miss Katherine Schmidt and Mrs. Stanley M. Dixon, American missionaries, formerly of Springfield, S. D., have been captured by bA ndits. They are representatives of the China Menno- nite Mission society.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
E1nperOr's Letter
 Written Long Ago

Amsterdam, April 13.-A dispatch from Vienna to the Frankfurter Zei- tung referring to the disclosures made by Premier Clemenceau, in respect to Austrian peace proposals. says, assum- ing the existence of the Emperors let, ter, it was written before the break down of Russia at a time when the war outlook was quite different from today and when a young, peace lov- ing monarch might take steps which today. under entirely altered condi- tions, must appear in another light"
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
TO HAVE
 PART OF RUSSIA
 IF GERMANY WINS

London, April 13-Germany has agreed to the establishment of greater Finland, including the Petro' grad-Nurman railroad to the Arctic according to Swedish press reports Forwarded in an exchange telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen. In the event that Germany wins on the western front, the dispatch says, she will begin a new war against Rus sia, cooperating with the Films.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
ENIPERORS LETTER UNTRUE

London, April 1s-Count Czernin, Austro roHungarian foreign Rinister, issued Friday a circular M-ying he had interviewed Emperor Charles and that he was convinced that the statement of the French government regarding the letter written by the emperor was untrue.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-19
571,272 BALES
 ARE CONSUMED

Washington. April 13.---Cotton con- sumed during March in the United States amounted to 571,272 running bales, exclusive of inters, the census eight months it was 4,4oo, 233 bales.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-01-03
Stomach Troubles

If you are troubled with your
stomach you should try Cham.
berlain's Tablets. So many
have been restored to health by
the use of these tablets and their
cost is so little, Is cents. that it
Is worth while to give them a
trial.-Adv.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-01-03
For Sale

Will dispose of my Hotel prop.
erty in Hope on good terms or
will trade for Steele Co. Real
Estate.
34-8t A. N. McKe]lips.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1918-01-03

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