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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-04-17
pRMATION FOR OIL.
n WHO MUST PREPARE
tRAL TAX RETURNS

assist the taxpayer Of the oil and
in correctly and eXpedi'
Y Preparing his Federal tax re-
the Bureau Of Internal Revenue
a Manual for the Oil
las Industry Under the Revenue
f 1915" Although the endeavor
een made to anticipate all ques.
that may be- asked regarding
w and regulations, and the latter
)een amplified when it was deemed
sary to obtain the desired result,
recognized that such a manual
ly general and cannot cover all
that M. exist. The Manual
ed largely upon information gath
during the fan Of the year 1918
corps of biologists, technologists
Engineers. The investigation was
taken primarily TO furnish a basis
rriviug at valuations and deple-
leducations I'm connection with oil
as properties. Deeming thes, sub
to be Of the greatest importance,
Of Internal Revenue insti'
a most careful inquiry. All
in the United states were can
4. Records Of production of thous.
OF properties We're collected ana
lted. These carefully CLASSIFIED
tudled by the most competent ana
lehced men III the country ana
Nerage future production curves
oI valuation o1Ia were produced
.esuIl oil TINS STUDY
The Manual
HanuoI which cousists of about
se. and II plates. IS NOW being
United among tayLayers Of the
nd cas- industry I'm compiline
.Iauual the country was divided
even districts. each of which was
I'd by q supari1r and several as.
It's. These We're the
ialuchian Field. 6. r. Richard.
of the l.. $. eGolopicaI Survey
ed by Barnum Brown. l.. c.
Roswell H. Johnson and 9th.
Indiana and Illinois Fields;
e. Savage. superior. assisted by
Darnell, J.. G.. DonneIy and 9th
Continent Field: j. O. Lewis.
visor. assisted by II. Z. Goodrich
b y. Moore. James IL. Hauca, W
rather and others
theru Louisiana Field. a. Faisor
Coast Field: r. DeGolyer, super
assisted by Abner f.. Dixon, NJ
attison and others.
Rocky Mountain District: Cas-
IN. Fisher, supervisor. assisted by
r Eaton, c. ". Comstoch an,
irornia: Carl II. Bcal, supervisor
d by y. X. White. r.. -. Nolan
/ NJ. Moran and others.
foreign countries including Mex
ere covered by V. r. Garfias.
natural gas industry was handled
W Shaw of the l.. s Geological
", assisted by 5. $. Wyer A. j
Ter, W. j. Judge, W. A. Williams
and k. ID. White.
A book consists Of three parts.
Y, ! deals directly with the Law
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-04-17
Copy Free

Ralph Arnold. chief of the Oil and Gas
Section.
Copy Free
An effort will be made to have
copy of this manuel in the hands of
each taxpayer engaged in the oil and
gas industry and such professional
men as would require it, Copies may
be obtained by application to the am
missioner of Internal Revenue, Wash
ington, d. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

necessity inheres in the new obliga.
tions We have taken, and which must
be fulfilled. We could not evade them
if we would, and if we could, and did
We should be losers in the end.
Here, then, is a problem in the solv'
ing of which all participants, expert
enced and inexperienced, will be. Sc,
verely tested. Legislators familiar
with old conditions, and expert when
dealing with them, must study the new
along with those who are now for the
first time taking up such work. 1t is
a mans job for all alike.
There is reason to believe that the
job will be satisfactorily performed
The government has never been put
on actual short co"-zans all along the
line. At times this thing, and at other
times that thing, have not been prop
erly provided for. The Army and the
Navy are cases in point. Their al
lowances were too small for years.
But in most things the government has
been well supported, no matter which
party held the purse. Each party
when out has charged extravaganza on
the party then in, but neither party
when in has ever put in practice a
general policy of skimping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
Economy and War Figures.

Senator Smoot declares for economy
in these terms: "a beginning must be
made, and it should he made at once, in
the process of reGucing government
expenditures"
The senior senator from Utah is a
member of the committee on appro-
priations. In the discussions about the
reorganization of the Senate he was
mentioned for the craftsmanship of
that committee. He knows good deal
on the subjects of income and outlay.
He is an authority on the tariff, and
has helped revise a good many supply
bills.
The broad proposition is that the
way to economic is to economic,
That cannot be disputed. Equally in
disputable. too, is the proposition that
economy-the real ARTICLES eneces-
sary. We have been raising and spend.
ing huge sums of money during the
past two years, with practically no OBJ
lection from any source. The war re-
quired it. and all war requirements
we're met with a hearty good will
With peace has come the necessity
for taking in sail There can be no
successful challenge of that PROPOSE
ton. But the sail must be taken in
with extreme care, and in recognition
Of some very plain facts.
One very plain fact is that we could
not, if we tried, and should not try, to
return, either in matters of income OF
outlay, to pre-war figures. The new
times and conditions call for new fig.
ures-fgures to match. For some
years large revenues must be raised
and large expenditures made. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
Transfer Charge Dissatisfaction.

Friction over the operation of the
2-cent transfer charge has already de-
veloped in the matter of the so-called
"owl' cars operated late at night, with
a compulsory transfer ON a route that
ordinarily is covered by single trip.
This comes under the category of the
cases already suggested of changes
from the ordinary schedule imposing
transfer necessities upon passengers.
1t cannot be the purpose Of the utili-
ties commission to require passengers
who have heretofore been riding for
a single fare without change to pay
cents additional for the same service.
Doubtless this will be corrected. Mean
while, the operation Of the transfer
charge order brings definitely to the
public mind the fact that there are
now in operation in the District two
distinct rates of fare for relatively
equivalent services. The differential
is not based upon distance, but upon
direction. Thus person may ride
for twenty blocks for one fare with
out change, while another riding ten
involving . transfer must pay 20 per
cent more for his service. Such a dis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
lPogroms.

Denunciatory resolutions, protesting
pogroms in Poland, Rumania and other
countries, were adopted at last nights
meeting in Liberty Hut The object
of denunciation, the pogrom, was I'M
doubtedly clearly defined in the minds
Of those who so justly condemn it.
int in the lay mind of the average
Washingtonian, it is believed that the
word is but vaguely understood. Nor
is the word defined with precise agree
ment in the dictionaries. The Stamd
ard defines it as "a local disturbance,
as riot, pillage, ETC., instigated by
officials under the direction Of the CEN
trail government" Under the subject
Russia in the Encyclopaedia Bri-
tannica, for the word is of Russian der
ivation, occurs the following: "Pog-
roms, lie. organized wholesale robbery
and murder of Jews" The word, as
used in the protesting resolutions, may
be taken as meaning massacres of in
nocent Hebrews, prompted by religious
and racial prejudice. The question as
whether the prosecutions are insti-
gated under the direction of the CEN
trail government in the guilty coun-
tries is not touched upon. But whether
or not the alleged outrages may prop
erly be called pogroms, unless govern
mental instigation is shown, is mat
ter for sophist argument. A fact about
which there can be no argument what
ever is that Jewish prosecutions, no
matter by whom they are instigated or
where, are an abomination in the eyes
of world struggling toward decency,
and should be promptly punished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
The Special Session.

Two weeks have passed, in the main
with good results. Congress is func-
tioning. The fact in itself is noted
with satisfaction by the country. Bust
ness is showing a sense of relief. 1t
does not know exactly what is coming
on any particular line, but it realizes
that inquiries into troubles have be-
gun, or been ordered, and that what
ever legislation is enacted will be
founded ON information obtained and
digested. That is the orderly, the con-
stitutional, process.
Four weeks of the present fiscal year
remain, to be devoted to measures hav-
ing to do with supplies for the next
fiscal year which failed for want of
time last winter. The time is short
for the work, and the work is compli-
Gated, but, with a good will, the work
can be done in the time allotted. Both
parties understand and appreciate the
situation and both alike have a stake
in relieving it. We may expect that
the needed supplies will be voted be-
fore the next fiscal year begins.
After the odds and ends left over
from the sixtyffth Congress have
been disposed of, Congress will then
take up-in the proper order, let us
hope-the questions that, in general
terms, entered into last November's
election results. Reconstruction poll
cies will then demand, and command,
attention.
When this work begins, debate will
probably take on great animation, and
even some acerbity. There will be
differences of opinion as to the scope
and meaning of the November, man
date. Nor will these differences be
confined to the "jockeying" incidental
and legitimate to the opening of a
presidential campaign. Neither the re-
publieans nor the democrats are en-
tirely agreed among themselves about
that mandate. So that the topic
promises discussion worth everybody's
while.
But the main, the steadying, thing is
that the representatives of the people,
chosen in lawful fashion to make laws,
are now in session, and law-making
has begun. Congress occupies the cen
ter of the stage, and will hold it for
many months to come. Discussion is
in order, ON and off Capitol Hill; and
out of the discussion should issue in
season unity of party purpose. On
all legitimate party questions .
united minority will face united ma
jority, and lines be drawn for 1920.
Questions are coming up which are
above party, and the country will ex-
pect them to be dealt with in the
spirit to which they appeal. They can
not be dealt with successfully in any
other spirit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

elimination is certain to create pre-
found dissatisfaction. But the fact re.
mains that this expedient with 2-cent
transfer charge was adopted as against
an all-inclusive increase of fare to 6
or cents. Il merely illustrates the
serious difficulty of the situation that
ly conceived as the least burdensome
expedicnt causes the greatest annoy
ance to the public through the impo-
sition of a discriminatory rate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
Germany's Brazen Answer.

Heretofore described as an insist
from those proposed by the allies, the
German reply to the allied council
proves upon textual examination to be
a proposition for an all but German
peace. Certain concessions are made
to the undeniable fact of allied mill
tary predominance. None whatever is
made to the allegation of German re-
sponsibility for the initiation and the
abominable conduct of the war
The more vehemently the German
delegates at Versailles protest against
the proposed terms of peace the more
just and necessary those terms appear
to be. For it becomes evident that the
Germans are not in spirit defeated
and are not conscious of guilt. Take
for an instance the matter of the colo
MES. Germany's representatives de-
clare that Germany is ready to sub
ject all her colonies to administration
by the community of the league of ma
tions if she is recognized as its man
datory. Germany as mandatory power
over colonies which she has cruelty
mismanaged in her own right would
be travesty upon justice.
Citation of the treaty of Brest-
Litovsk as one of war promotion comes
strangely from the representatives of
Berlin. To compare the present treaty
with that Ubiquitous document is an
afront. Brest-Litovsk was not treaty
written by victor with defeated
enemy. 1t was written virtually be-
tween allies, for the bolshevik govern
melt of Russia was such in effect at
the time of the formulation of those
terms.
References to plebiscites, especially
with reference to Alsace Lorraine,
come with strange significance from
German sources. 1t is evident that
the German delegates cannot appre-
slate the fact that there is no con-
ssenee whatever in Teutonic methods,
that an honest plebiscite under Ger
nsn auspices is not now regarded as
conceivable. Yet Rantzau, in effect,
charges the allies with prospective bad
faith in the matter OF popular votes on
the subject of nationality.
Demand for immediate admission
into the league of nations is made the
basis of an agreement for disarma-
ment. Germany "stipulates that
genuine league of nations shall come
into being, embracing all peoples of
good will, even her enemies of today"
Had this demand stipulated that all
nations of "good faith" should be ad-
mitted, it would have been logical
Germany is not Immediately admitted
to the league membership because she
is not accepted as dependable for hon
est service for international peace.
Until that thought permeates the Ger
man mind there can be no mutual un.
derstanding of the basic principle of
the proposed league.
Nothing in this note serves to les
sen the severity of the terms. There
can be no relaxation of the treaty re-
-quirements based upon anything now
advanced by the enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

Moving pictures as educational and
moral influences have received many
Endorsements. A series of films show
ing the evils of rum running and high
way robbery might assist in counter
acting some dangerous tendencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

Reds are preparing to seize Aus.
trian wealth. The bolshevist capacity
for squandering is so extraordinary
that there is no hope Of their ever at
tanning prosperity that will enable
them to retire from business and live
in comfort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

A national conference representing
all interests should enable business to
proceed on a basis of understanding
instead of waiting for misunderstand-
ings to come up for adjustment. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

Airship transportation has the ad-
vantage Of starting with "a clean slate
so far as strikes, government control
problems and other difficulties relating
to ordinary traffic are concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

An inseparability is promised for the
league Of nations and the peace treaty
which will entitle them to rank as the
Siamese twins of modern statesman
ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

Expectations of drop in the cost of
beef announced by Chicago packers
must be regarded as hopeful. Chicago
packers have heretofore been wonder
fully reliable in their price predic-
tions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

A base ball fan never admires a
reputation as a good loser when it
begins to attach itself to his home
team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

The discussion of Fiume affairs has
at least been managed Of late in such
manner as not to attract q crowd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

Street car travel has not yet at
tanned . degree of comfort to warrant
apprehensions that luxury tax will
be added to each fare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

This years Fourth of July will be
notable for demonstration on the line
of high ideals rather than of high ex-
plesives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

Even government controlled hotels
are not exempt from the difficulties
that are regarded as usual between
landlord and tenant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

Serbian soldiers are reported to be
attacking Austrians. 1t is not expect.
ed that another world war will result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

1t is hardly to be expected that one
Congress can attend to all the inves-
legations that have been suggested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

A number Of congressman are in
clined to argue that a luxury tax is a
necessity for Uncle Sam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
Simplifed Calendar.

Slmpuuco Ndlen0aI.
The days are numbered, every one
And yet when June draws near,
The names and figures seem to run
Into confusion queer.
The sun who day by day has crept
Into his summer prime,
Smiles gayly as the world is swept
On, into daytime.
We say, It's June; and later on,
We vow that it's July;
And sultry skies will greet the dawn
When August" is the cry.
But he VINO lets the seasons 60
All peacefully their ways
Will smile and be content to know
They're all just Lazydays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
Beds, Cots and Mattresses in a
Variety of Styles

White Enamel Iron Beds continuous post
style Single, y double bed size SIl 90
and $3.50.
White Enamel Iron Beds. heavy twe-inch
continuous posts, extra heavy steel tubing.
Single, or double bed size. $3.50.
Ivory Enamel Iron Beds. 3-piece, square
tubing. fitted with twin link steel springs.
Single bed size. $3.50 complete.
Ivory Enamel Iron Beds. 3-piece, two-inch
continuous post style. with twin link steel.
Springs and mattress; 4-foot size. $22.5O
complete.
plete with mattress. $3.50.
Highlander One-Motion Couch Bed, link
sprin., complete with mattress; 4-foot size.
&27.5O.
Highlander One Motion Cauch Bed, <-feot
6-inch size; fitted with mattress. with twin
link springs, 5000; with woven wire
springs. $S2.75.
Gray Enameled Cot, very strong; fitted
with twin link spring. 2-foot, 6-inch size
$500; 3-foot size, $3.50.
White Enamel Cot, strong link springs
3-foot size. An unusual value $1,000.
Cotton Mattress. best quality, covered in
neat striped ticking. Single bed size. oII.0O;
full bed size, $3.50.
Capital Felt Mattress best quality. COW
cred in beautiful art ticking. Single bed
size, $500; double-bed size $3.50.
Woven Wire Springs. a complete line In
all sizes. $500 to $13.S0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
Economics.

"If women gain political control"
eyes; 60 on"
"Do you think they will allow the
government to persist in collecting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
Fresh, Cool Lingerie
Waists
for Warm-Weather Wear

White and checked Organize
Waists in rose and white, copen
and white; also Plain-colored
Organizes in white, flesh, rose,
nile, copen, light blue, gray and
lavender.
Prices, $2.25 to $685.
Dimity and Wolfe Waists, in trim
med and tailored styles, SIS to
$10.75.
Georgette Blouses, in many beau
tiful styles; embroidered and lace
trimmed and in smart tailored
effects in white, flesh, black, navy,
bisque, gray, orchid. Apronette
Blouses in all wanted shades, with
new wool embroidery, $5.75 to $500.
Waist Department. Third aoor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
Fur Fashions,

Fur F16hI0n9.
"When did the custom of wearing
summer furs originated" asked the
woman.
~ dunno" replied the man; "prob.
ably among the Eskimos."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
Dressers and Chiffoniers
Appropriate for Cottages

White or Ivory Enamel Dresser, large
square mirror. $2l.75.
White or Ivory Enamel Chiffonier to
match with mirror. $217S.
White or Ivory Chiffonier to match. with
out mirror $3.50.
Large size Ivory Enamel Dresser square
beyeled mirror, canework panel. $50.
Golden Oak Dresser. round mirror. $3.50.
Golden Oak Chiffoner to match. with
mirror. $3.50.
Golden Oak Chiffonier to match. without
mirror. $780,.
Fumed Oak Dresser. square lines square
mirror $21.75.
Fumed Oak chifonier to match. with
mirror. $40.
Fumed Oak chiffonier to match. without
mirror $3.50.
Extra large Fumed Oak Dresser. large
square mirror. &2c.5O.
Large Fumed Oak Chinonler to match.
without mirror. SIS.
Natural Finish Oak Dresser, small mirror,
solid oak top. 4226O.
Natural Finish Oak Chifonier to match,
without mirror. 916.
Large size Natural Finish Oak Dresser,
extra large mirror, solid oak top. 926.
Natural Finish Oak Chiffonier to match.
with mirror. 9225O.
Extra large Natural Finish Oak Dresser.
solid oak top. $50.
Furniture Department. Sixth 6osr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILAADER JOHNSON.

The Restless Mind.
"You ought to take a day off and
60 fishing"
mo-" answered the hardworking
citizen; "Fd rather stay in the Office
and think about fishing than be out
in fishing boat thinking about work"
Pigeonholed.
81 am afraid you have had to break
some promises, now and then"
~ never broke 'em," answered SEN
ator Sorghum, ~ merely forgot 'em."
Winged Terror.
When a mosquito comes along
With melody SO light,
I listen to the loeust's song.
I'm glad he doesn't bite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02

times formed by a wide
and imposing sash, or again
prettily tucked or ruffed
and combined with crisp
white organdie collars and
sleeve hnishings.
Prices Start at $l6.5O
The Misses Frocks of
Gingham-A blouse model,
if you wish, and a brand
new version with its coat
ending in time to show a
com bin a ton Waistcoat
which hangs on the outside
and is a unique arrange
ment of plain and checked
bingham; frocks inserted
with fine white organdie,
even in a tiny button-trim-
med vestee; basque styles,
forming big sashes, trim
med with bias folds and
haring novelty pockets, and
o+bars in conhina-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
A Decorative Cottage
Breakfast Suite

Another attractive suite in livery enamel
decorated with blue band edge. and painted
wild rose design; the four chairs with plair
blue painted seats. -.
Oval Drep-Leaf Table.
Drop-Leaf Serving Table.
China Cabinet.
Fern Box.
I Chairs
8-Piece Set Complete Fer S1le.ee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
Special Purchase of
Small Bows Short-Sleeve Wash Suits

We have just received by special purcha:
a lot of Small Boys Short-sleeve Wash Suit
sizes to years, in both the MILDLY and Olive
Twist Models, including few shocked d.
signs in Oliver Twist Models.
Plain colors of blue, tan, green, cadet an
white, with contrasting collars and cuffs {
navy, cadet and tan.
The values are exceptional at the
Special Price of 1925 Each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-02
Practical Summer Furniture


The needful pieces that you canno
cottage. Dressers and Chiffoniers B
use for desk Restful Chairs and Re-
Suites, if you want something very d
The Handiest Little Tables
With Drawers
Ivory Enamel Bedroom Tables, with
drawer and shelf SO and $12.
Fumed Oak Bedroom Table. SIC.
Golden Oak Bedroom Table $40.
inexpensive, But Well Constructed,
Chairs
Large size Maple Rocker, natural varnish
fnish; extra wide double woven and patent
ed reinforced rattan back and seat; extra
high. broad arms, $3.50.
Medium size Maple Rocker. constructed as
above 96.
Low back Maple Rocker. similar con-
struction. $3.50.
Low back Maple Chair to match, $3.50,
Large Maple Rocker, slat back, bread
arms. o.
Maple Sewing Rocker, SITS.
Maple Sewing Chair, s1.75,
Large Maple Steamer Chair, natural var
nish finish, adjustable reclining back, long
deep seat and foot rest, $3.50.