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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
Ship Board Must
Hold Rate Power

WASHINGTON. Aug Or, En-
ory R. Johnson, head OF the rate in
vestigation OF the United States ship
ping board, declared in report made
public here today tina, ",he shipping
board vii need 10 continue its con
troll over charter and freight rates
until the serious shortage in shipping
tonnage due to the war has been over
come"
DR., Johnson says that this control
should merge into the regulation ol
ocean carriers, as provided BY the
shipping &C, OF September 6,l ol6, OF
by such legislation as may be en-
acted to supplement the law. He also
advises the need for further exercise
OF the authority to regulate terminal
services and charges.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
BRITAIN PLANS
TO SMASH HIGH
COST OF LIVING
Central Committee to InyeS-
tlgate Proflteering,

LONDON, Aug. 6.--Creat Britain
purposes establishing central au-
thority TO deal with protitecging i
was announced by Sir Auckland
GeddeS. minister of reconstruction, at
the resumption today OF the hearings
by the house OF commons, sitting rs
a select committee 10 inquire into the
high cost Of living, and nrolteer'no
Sir Auckland said @thi' central
authority. according TO the govern.
ments plan, would be associated
with local and county tribunals. New
powers would be asked for in con-
ncc,ion with the project and an in
crease in penalties for violations
put into effect.
At the first sitting OF the com.
ui,tee yesterday George H. Roberts,
the food controller, set forth the dif-
ficul,ies of the situation in dealing
with the high cost OF food and other
necessities, declaring for one thing
that deficient home production was
responsible for some OF the trouble.
Great Britain not having the coal or
manufactured goods to exchange for
food.
10 advocated more severe punish
mt for persons found guilty OF
pro'tcering and gave his opinion
that there should always be an ef-
fective control OF food prices and of
supplies tfNouehout all stages OF their
distribution. He said the government
was making an inquiry into possible
measures for protecting the country
Against high prices for meat. This
statement was made after he had sup
Rested that the situation with regard
TO an alleged American meat com
blne called for international action.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
Hostility Shown
Toward Rumanians

LONDON, Aug 6--Count Bethlen,
leader of the Hungarian bourgeois, is
reported TO he preparing for coup
to put himself at the head Of the Hun
"ar'an government, said a dispatch
from Budapest to III. Daily Express
today There is much dissatisfaction
IN Budapest over the social,, govern.
ment that followed the Bella Kun
regime
There has been some loo,ing IN
Budapest The troops on guard fire
over the heads of the pillagers.
Hungarians are showing much hos
tility against the Rumanians who
marched into Budapest
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
CONGRESS TO Near
WIZ e9N'S MESSAGE
ON LIVING COSTS
Continued from PAGE ~

tion, the subject of an early message
TO congress. Their nature has not
been disclosed.
The country today faced the defin-
ite promise OF some cut in bread
prices following the announcement
Yesterday by Director julius II.
Barnes of the grain corporation thai,
an immediate effort would be made TO
place on sal, IN every community
where prices are found improperly
high standard export flour a, $40 a
barrel.
Production Shrinkaxe Predicted.
The ruling price during the las,
four months. he said. has been at least
dollar above that figure. The an
nouncement was made at the same
Il ne, however, that the grain corpora
tion had decided to maintain the gov
ernment's guarantee on wheat at 500
a bushel, A prospective world wheat
supply, Mr.. Barnes said, distated this
action, as reserve protection against
higher price later" Ii. q Statement,
con,ending that the price of whea,
would rise if the guarantee price
were no. maintained. Mr.. Barnes pre-
dicted shrinkage in North American
wheat production from the June fore
cast OF probably l000000O0 bushels"
with 2s0,00000O bushels applying to
the United States crop, and also a
shrinkage OF 500,00000o bushels in Eu-
ropean rye and wheat production, out
side OF Russia The grain director
however promised a readlu,tment in
flour prices il later developments
hold promise of a world price for
wheat below the guarantee figure.
with the national treasury to bear the
expense.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
Southwest Lines
Under Embargo

CHICAGO, Aug effects on
traffic of the strike OF the federated
railroad shopmen which started last
Friday, were seen today in the en-
barge placed by several lines in the
southwest on all freight shipments
excep, carload shipments, of livestock
and perishable goods. Accessions to
the ranks of the strikers, which are
increasing it was said, would lead
additional lines to place embargoes,
Investigation OF the manner in
which the strike was called is under
way hess, by r. A. McRoy, assistant
United States district attorney
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
PARDON is GRANTED
TO NORMAN SLAYER

w d. January OF Norman, who was
convicted in the district court OF
Cleveland county in 1916 for murder,
and sentenced to life Imprisonment.
was giver a full pardon today by
Governor Robertson
January killed . young man named
keck. who. il was alleged, boasted OF
he fact that he had ruined one OF
Janusry's daughters, and had publicly
declared he would ruin another
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
Vital Statistics
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage Lloensss.
Eula y Cohhle. a. OF wheatland.
and Nettle BRYANT. ls, ~ Moore.
Capt. Georg, Wesley Griner jr. "a,
OF camp Gordon. Ga, and olive Self.
of Gushing.
Births.
Mr.. and Mts l. II. Hodglu. 1910
Lanley avenue. girl
MI. aim Mrs. william u. " Nolpcr,
lsQo South High avenue. boy
mr, ana Mrs. }. r. Miller. 2l26 west
Twelfth street, girl.
Mr and Mrs. Charles E QualIs 2Oy
west A avenue. boy.
NJ. and Mrs. l.. 3. GeIisr. 2ols south
Robinson avenue girl.
Nr. and Mrs. Horace Cary, ilOs
North stonewall avenue. boy.
Mr and Mrs Sam NJ jackson. lsis
West Fust street, BOY.
Deaths.
Mrs. Agnes Edwards slT East Firs
street.
Emma Jordan, 7i7Y West Flu
Rev. J II Blsrd, Wesley hospital.
Elsie W Han, 1920 West Tweltti
street.
Philip Roberts, negro. Emeisenc
hospital.
-.t J. ?, Robbins
J. r. Robbins. 80 years old. died lar
Alght At his home ten miles southwes
of the city. Funeral viii he held 70
4orrow afternoon Burial at Rose HI
eemetery.
1oes. Emma Jordor.
!. Mn. Emma Jordon. 81 years olC
~ last night At her home, III wes
y6larth str1St. The sbody will be sen
% Warrington. No. for burial
OulseMS PERMITS.
Part strset. eooo.
J; 4 str.ak ,Psrch. iss' We" s'I
80 !. HoGsiSs sxslass. iis> Yves
lGlnbles cc0S5sHciip eeapany
oDs6gl Wheeler sckoel, ~. ~.
Ho1Oeoos Constructj0N c0@p49l
ocheel ~ North High avenue, cO.oO
JoAn 4. uall church. i7ee South
ehestel Avenue I22.00e.
Z tiifhf!,! y. dwsihns. iiai Euclid
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
LEAGUE PLAN Of
U. S. WAS IGNORED,
LANSING ASSERTS
Continued from Page t.'

that was a matter pertaining TO other
governments as well as the French
government, he must make inquiry.
"He inquired OF me and | said my
impression was that, because OF the
great freedom OF debate, it might
ciuSe irritation and would be unwise
~ lay tn, minutes before the senate
and tina, | would communicate with
the president The president agreed
with me and cabled the peace com
mSsloners."
QuiIred On Secret Treaty.
The Shantung settlement then was
taken up by Senator Borah, repub-
lcan, Idaho, who asked when the
state department first heard OF the
secret treaty between Japan, Grea,
Britain, France and Italy for the ces
sion OF Shantung to Japan.
81 should have t. look the matter
up before could give a definite an
swcr" Mr. Lansing replied, lie later
promised to do this and inform the
committee.
When the Lansing Ishii agreement
was made, Mr.. Lansing said. the de
partmcnt knew OF Japn"'s twenty
demands upon China, but added that
the demands did no, enter into the
discussion OF the agreement
AT no time was It understood that
the LanSing-lshii agreement was the
endorsement OF Japan's twenty one
demands" asked Senator Borah.
Absolutely not" said Mr.. Lam
sing I'VE were opposed to them
And the agreement was not er-
torcemen, OF the secret agreement re
eardng Shantung2"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
R,hy,s Second Summer

GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDl-
CINE will correct the Stomach and
Bowel Troubles and i, is absolutely
harmless. Can be given to infants with
periec, safety, See directions on the
bottle. Soc. (Adv.)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
RUMANIA DEFIES
CONFERENCE WITH
HARSH ULTIMATUM

ministers. General Holbsn OF the
Rumanian army, has been appointed
commander OF the city and has or
dercd that the red guard police be
disarmed, Tram cars are stopped at
8 o'clock in the evening. A few
workmen who were unable TO return
home at night have been shot while
attempting to pass Rumanian patrol.
A French regiment is arriving here
today, There is food shortage due
TO the necessity OF feeding Rumanian
soldiers quartered here.
(By The Associated Prsss)
PARIS, Aug 5-The new Hungar
ian government through Lieut.
Colonel Romanelli, chief OF the Italian
mission in Budapest. has sen, Premier
Clemenceau as president OF the peace
conference, communication saying il
is willing to observe the terms of an
armis,lce and asking that each OF the
great powers send a regiment to
Budapest. s,sr.
/, is impossible for the allies to
comply with this request as the
troops are not available. Small de-
tachments, however, will probably be
sent with the generals composing the
inter-alhed commission 10 arrange the
armistice TO give an international
complexion to the military forces as
the Rumanians are not directing at
fairs. British monitors in the Danube,
it is believed, will be sent to Budapest
to steady the situation.
COPENHAGEN, Tuesday, Aug. S.
The new Hungarian government,
according TO Budapest dispatches re-
ceived here today, is determined to
maintain unalloyed the suffrage law
introduced by the Karolyi govern
mcnt and to call elections Immediately
ior the constituent assembly which
would determine to what degree
landed property should be sociaiizcd.
COPENHAGEN. Tuesday, Aug. s.
A dispatch from Budapest says that
a weak force from the Czecho- Slovak
army crossed the line of demarcation
Monday and is marching toward
Budapest.
PARIS, Tuesdsy,Aug, s--The In
transigeant's Geneva correspondent
says that according to a Bucharest
dispatch, King Ferdinand of Rumana
is with his army in Hungary.
tRy The Associated Press)
PARIS, Tuesday, Aug. S.--The
supreme council devoted most OF its
time today to discussion of the
Hungarian situation Instructions
were framed for the inter allied mill
tary mission in Budapest, which i,
ordered to effect a withdrawal of the
Rumanians from the Hungarian capi-
tai as soon as the Hungarian red
guard is disarmed
After hearing Herbert Hoover on
the coal situation. the council decided
to create a coal importation commit
tee for Europe.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
Re declaration OF "Open Door"

And If you had known OF tho. e
secret agreements, would YOU have
likely entered into the agreement
with Niscount lshli1"
"Yes, think SO, Mr.. Lansing re.
piled. Il think | can say that on o.,
the very reasons for the Lansing-l,h'i
agreement was to eScure en- Japan
a re-declaration Oh he ooon door
policy which she gave"
Senator Bofah aJkei Whether the
! ansing lShii agrcsncn, had bte :
considered as an enforcement Vt
Iapan's twenty-one demands. II
knew it was in Japan" Mr.. Lans ~
replied but | never kn,x / wa, in
China"
Did not China send a protest.
Il will hav. 70 rcfrc,h nv mewory
was .he secret agreement between
Japan ard the allies brough, to the
attention a he president before you
went to Versailles"
"Oh. YES"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
Six Roads Place
Embarqo on Freiqht

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 6-Six railroads
have announced embargoes on freight
at their local offices, according to a
statement issued today by p, W, Coyle,
traffic commissioner OF the chamber
OF commerce.
The roads are the Missouri Pacific,
Chicago, Peoria and ST, Louis, Frisco,
Rock Island, Wabash and Chicago and
Alton. The Rock Island is able to
move little freight, i, was said. Al all
other freight depots, freight i, piling
up until scarcely any more can be
hardled, Coyle said.
On the roads still accepting freight,
perishahle goods and live stock. with
coal for their own lines. are given
preference.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06

Ordinary chalk, treated by a new
process, becomes cheap substitute
for cement. strong enough for house
building use. II sets in water and re-
sists the action of moisture.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
MnAnuifo Ritea

Just as soon as you feel the effect OF
the Malarial Germs after being bitten
BY Malaria Mosquitoes, it is advis-
able to take GROVES TASTELESS
chill TONIC to destroy the Germ,
and remove the Impurities Pleasant
to take 60c per hottie. (Adv)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06

A brick church and rectory will h
bull, at 200 South Shar,el avenue
for the Sacred Heart parish 1t q cost
Of $4,000, 1t will be completed with.
in NINETY days.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06

The sandstorm Of the Arabian des-
crt is exceedingly ueacherous. Il
often dig, pits two hundred feet deep
scattering the SAND for miles around.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06

The owl has no motion in the eye,
the globe Of which is immovably fixed
in It's socket by strong elastic, carti-
laginous case. But, in order to COM
pensate for the absence OF motion in
the eye, the owl is able 10 turn its
head around in almost a complete cir
Gle without moving its BODY.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06
"The Bliss" Letter.

Mr.. Borah then took up the repor,
that Secretary Lansing, General Bliss
and Henry White had filed a written
protest against the Shantung pro
vision Mr.. Lansing stated that Gen
eral Bliss wrote a letter to President
Wilson and that it was signed BY
General Bliss alone.
Did it purport to be written on the
part Of any others2" saked Mr. Borah
"Yes, NJ Nhke-and Myself"
Mr. Lansing added thar It was a
private communication from General
Bliss TO the president and he had NJ
copies.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06

1r6. EmN1a JoFdor.
!, Mr1. Emma Jordon. 81 years old
~ last night at her home. III West
yselrth street The 'tody will be sent
% Warrington, No. for burial
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-06

., J. r, Robbins
J. r. Robbins 80 years old. died laa
Alght At his home ten miles southwes
of the city. Funeral viii he held to
QoTrow afternoon Burial at Rose Hi
cemetery.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-10-09
IN JUSTICE COURT, 9TH DISTRICT
DE SOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA,

Town of Punta Gorda, a municipal cor
poration. vs. w r. Norton.
Enforcement of tax lien.
To the defendant, and all other persons
interested. Wake notice that a suit has
been instituted against you to enforce a
tax lien against lots 90, 26 and 30 in
Block in the Town of Punta Gorda,
Florida for taxes due for the years 1916,
1915, 1917 and 1918 and you are required
TO appear in said cause at the Office of
said court on. or before the Rule day in
November 1919 same being Bird day of
said month or judgment will be given
against you and your property sold to
paw said taxes and all costs.
Given under my hand and seal on this
29th day of September 1919.
(SEAL)
j. H. HANCOCK, S. F. J. TRhBUE,
Pltf's Atty. Justice of Peace
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-10-09
U. of F. ALUMNI REoRGANIzING
Prospects are Exceedingly Bright
for the Coming Year:

The University CT Florida. Alumni
Association is making plans for the
coming year, and it is expected that
this will be banner year for the AS
ISOLATION as we'll as for the Univer-
sity. Thanksgiving Day is to be
Home Coming Day" at the Uriver-
sity, and all the "Old Grads" are
coming back to see the Big game and
have Big time.
Since over 500 of the boys were in
the Service, the Alumni Association
became considerably disorganized
during the war. Now the Associa-
ton is trying to get back on a peace
basis, and Secretary F. M. O'Byrne.
Gainesville, is making an effort to
get in touch with all the boys and
secure their new addresses, find out
the work in which they are now en-
gagged, and let the other members
know about it.
Ore of the big things planned is
to issue quarterly bulletin of Alum
nj News, and the Old Grads are ask
ed to do their part in making this a
success. Some of the boys have had
great experiences since leaving the
University, especially those who were
in the Service, and all members are
asked to send their dues, present ad-
dresses, occupations, and notes of in
terest to the Secretary.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-10-09
CLEANUP CAMPAIGN
Everybody Must Clean Up Their
Premises Before November LIST.

Every body must clean up their
premises and all vacant lots must be
put in presentable condition. The
city council has enlisted the aid of
the Woman's Civic Association and a
concerted cleanup campaign will be
started at once. Next week the or
dinance applying will be published
in these columns FIR the Informal
ton of the public and all citizens
and property-owners will he given
until Nov. LIST to comply Herewith.
After that date proceedings will be
taken against those not complying
with the law.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-10-09
Catarrh Cannot Ee Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
1t is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is composed of some of the best tonics
known, combined with some of the best
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
Of the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is what produces such won
derful results in catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
+. J. Cheney g. Co., Props, Toledo, q
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-10-09
i'm JUSTICE COURT, zrn DISTRICT
DE SOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA,

Town of Punta Gorda, a municipal cor
;poration, VS.. j. d. Stetson and Willye
Kennedy Joined by her husband Kennedy.
Enforcement of tax lien.
To the defendant, and all other persons
interested. Take notice that suit has
been instituted against you to enforce a
tax lien against lots East 70 of lot 3 in
Block 10 and lot 2S. 20, So and 80 in Block
68 in the Town of Punta ciorda Florida
for taxes due for the years 1916. 1917 and
1918 and you are required TO appear in
said cause at the Office of said court on,
or before the Rule day in November 1919,
same being Bird day of said month or
judgment will be given against you and
your property sold to pay said taxes and
all costs
Given under my hand and seal on this
the 29th day of September IS1k-
(SEALD
j. H. HANCOCK, S. r. j. 'TRABTTE.
Pltf's Atty. Justice of Peace.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-10-09
IN JUSTICE COURT, 7tn DISTRICT,
DE SOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA,
Town of Punta Go

Town of Punta Gorda, a municipal cor
poration, vs. John Smith. q
Enforcement of tax lien.
TO the defendant. and all other persons
interested Take notice that a suit has
been instituted against you to enforce p
tax lien against a Lot beginning at the in
tersection of East line of Town limits
and right of way of A. c. L. r. r. Co,
run thence south 208 feet, thence at right
angles West 2OS feet, thence north to the
Iignt OF way OF A. G. L. r. r., thence
place Of beginning containing one acre
Tor taxes due for the years 1917 and 1918
70 the town of Punta Gorda, Florida ana
you are required to appear in said cause
az the office of said court on, or before
the rule day in November 1919. same,
being 3rd day of said month or iudp.
ment will be given against you and yo,i,.
property sold to pay said taxes and ali
costs. 90" e'ii
90 Given under my hand and seal on this
zSth day of September 1919.
(SEAL)
j. Fl. HANCOCK ST. TRAprr1,
7t'y Justice of Peace.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-10-09
sHERIFF's SALE NOTICE

Town of Punta Gorda, VS., Alfred White
head
Under and by virture of AN execution
issued out of and under the Seal of the
Circuit Court of the 18th judicial Circuit
in and for DeSoto County, Florida, in
favor of the Plaintiff, Town of Punta
Gorda and against the defendant Alfred
Whitehead. / have levied upon the fol-
lowing described property, situate, lying
and being in DeSoto County, Florida to-
wit:
Lot az One in Block Thirty-five (35)
in the Town of Punta Gorda DeSoto
County, Florida and shall offer the same
for sale at public cutlery in front of the,
West door Of the Court House in the
City of Arcadia, Florida, on Monday tho
3rd day of November. A. d. 1919 During
the legal hours for sale to the highest
and best bidder therefor for cash.
The same being levied upon as being
the property of Alfred Whitehead, defen--
dant herein named. j. L. DISHONG
j. II. HANCOCK, Sheriff DeSotot
| Plaintiffs Attorney County, Florida,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-10-09
IN THE DE SOTO COUNTY CIRCUIT
COURT, TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR
CUT OF FLORIDA IN CHANCERY

Will VT ESFNiDNs i'm ST1AINSGnf
J. T. Rose and Annie E. Rose, Com
plainants. VS.. The Florida Southern Rail-
way Company, corporation, Grove
Cochran and J. M. Youmans, Defendants.
Bill to clear title.
The State of Florida to the Florida
Southern Railway Company, a corpora
ton, whose residence is unknown:
Greeting:
1t appearing from the affidavit of
counsel for the above named complain
ants filed In said cause, that your resi-
dence is unknown and that your age is
unknown, and that there is no person
within the State of Florida, service of a
subpoena upon whom would bind you.
1t is ordered and decreed that you be
and appear at the office of the clerk of
said court on Monday the oath day of
November 1919 and full and correct
answer make to the bill of complaint in
said cause, else the said bill will be taken
as confessed by you
1t is further ordered that this notice be
published once a week for eight consec-
tive weeks in The Punta Gorda Herald a
weekly newspaper of general circulate
published at Punta Gorda, DeSoto Coun-
ty, Florida.
Witness the honorable George w.
Whitehurst, Judge and the Hon. A. l..
Durrance, clerk, and the seal of said
court. this 22nd dav of September 1919
tSEAL) A. L. DURANGO, Clerk
Leitner & Leitner. Soic- of saA court.
itors for Complairants. BY I. M. BEN
NETT, D. c.
foregoing is true and correct copy of
the original order of publication made in
said cause on the 22nd day of September
1919, and now on file in my office.
Witness my hard and official seal, this
22nd day of September 1919
fSEAL) A. L. DURANGO, Clerk
BY LIN BENNETTDC DeSoto County.
39-9t. County Circuit Court