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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
Big Building
Sells for IS
ToDauas Man
J, P, MerkinS Tells Police
Of Purchase Of CoICord
Property,

Real estate men Of Oklahoma City
missed a bet this morning when the
Coloord building was sold icr S..
No.
Yes. it's the truth
Only tho building hasn't changed
hand, and tenants viii not notice the
difference IN ownership.
1t happened this way, J. P Mcrkins,
who said his home is in Dallas, was
standing on the corner looking up al
the big building when business
man came along. A, least he looked
like bu'ines, man, Merkins told the
police
That, a fine buildingi" Merkin.
said he remarked to the man.
Yes. and the funny thing about i,
all d, that I've been trying year to
self il"
"Wha,-well, what do YOU wan, for
it"
"0h, Id sell i, for S."
Wrap II up."
Merkins was trying TO tell the po.
lice a, noon where he go, quart of
choc beer which he said he drank
early this morning
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
President GREETED
EN- ROUTE TO RENO

STOCKTON, Cal. Sept, 22.-Sey-
eral thousand people greeted Presi-
dent Wilson as his train pulled into
the depot at l0:lS o'clock. Ell route
TO Reno. The train stopped ten min.
utes and the president put in the time
waving to the crowd. Mrs. Wilson
was summoned in response TO the call
Of the crowd.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
Borah Will Go to
Help of Johnson

WASHINGTON, Sept D-Sen-
ator Borah Of idaho is today plan
ming 10 20 TO California with Sen
ator Hiram Johnson when the lat,er's
amendment to equalire the voting
strength Of the United States with
that Of Great Britain in the league Of
nations is disposed OF by the senate
he Announces,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
DEFENSIVE TREATY
GETS SEmA1E'S 0. K.

WASHINGTON, Sep, 22-IMe
defensive treaty made with France by
President Wilson was today declared
constitutional by the judiciary com.
mit,ee of the senate. The report was
made IN response TO senate resolu-
'Ion calling upon the Judiciary COM
mi,,ee to investigate the cons,l,u-
tionali,y Of the treaty providing Unit
ed States. with Great Britain aid
France in event OF unprovoked at.
tack upon her by Germany.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
INK IS FOLLOWING
HEALTH DEPARTMENT

That its not healthy to work in the
health department has been proved by
the experiences OF seven men en-
p'oyed by the city TO remove garbage.
A report this morning showed that
two OF them fell off the wagons and
sprained their ankles; two were struck
by street cars and three injured in
lifting heavy loads.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
PAVEMENT ON RENO
TO BE RESURFACED

Tat the pavement on Reno from
the Santa lie tracks 10 Hudson will
b. Tesurtaeed >nor was the statement
his morning OF Mayor Wal,cn. 1t
!, also planned 10 resuriae. several
Other streets OF the city wh.rc the
pavement has herbme defee'i,e.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
Chilly Weather Doesn't Hurt;
New Record Yesterday.
HORSE RACING ON TODAY
Battle Of Chateau Thierry'
Shown First Time Tonight,
ATTENDANCE RECORD.
Tuesdays Program.

Tuesdays Program.
"a. m.--Cates open fourth day
OF fair.
Q a m-Judging OF Angus,
Holsieln. Guernsey. Ayteshire cat
lie, Perchrron horses and farm
products: Judging in baby health
contest and minerals
10 a. m--OrsAnira,ion OF Mis-
sourians m the Livestock pavilion;
? Dayligl@ fireworks.
l:D p. m-ludging Of steer
classes and Poland China swine;
Judging OF beef and dairy calf
clubs and boys pig clubs.
200 p n---Second day oi races;
Six harness and running events;
Vaudeville acts between races.
40 p. m,-fligh,s oi seaplanes
and Aiiplane' over ground,
40 y. m.-q>u,o polo; Band
eonceru; llippodrome acts pre-
eedne the Battle OF Chateau
Thierry.'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
A0 MEN PUT 0. K. ON
WHOLE PEACE TREATY

NEW ORLEANS, Sept p Dele
gates TO the fifteenth annual convep-
ton here of the Associated Advertis.
ing Clubs Of the World today adopted
a resolution pledging their faith IN
the peace treaty and league OF nations
covenant and urging their speedy
ratification in the senate without
amendment or reservations"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
FOOD ARRIVES kT
FIUmE ON VESSELS

LONDON, Sept, 22-Two vessels
OF 500 tons. laden with food have ar
rived a, Fiume, according TO the
Rome correspondent OF the Exchange
Telegraph today. Troops are being
massed on the Italian armr,,ce IRON
,ier--the boundary set ior the armis-
tice protocol signed by Italy and Aus.
tria
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
JUG0-SlAvS COULDN'T
LAND DALMATIAN ARM '

LONDON. Sept. 22--An attempt
by Jugo- Slav forces to land q, the
Dalma,ian coast is reported in Of
ficial dispatches reaching here re-
garding the Adriatic controversy. in
which Fiumc is the storm center The
landing was frustrated BY the Italian
naval and military authorities
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22

Roberta MARY, Mona and l.eo,a
KEYS quadrupIe, daughter, OF Mr..
and Mrs. ! 81 Keys OF Hollis Okla
and the only living "quads' IN the
state, aie not headed Tor a stage ca
recr
They are not to be chorus ladies.
hey have no future as the KEYS 10
Hearts or as successors 10 the Dolly
sisters
Parent, "Agin' Stage.
That i, they will not grace the
iootIights If the father and mother
have anything TO say about n-ari
the, have
The four lii,le girls Just now are
entertaining visitors at the state fair
In fact they have contributed TO the
pleasure OF state fair crowds ever
SINCE they were born in ifottts.
"But We ust atop taking the chill.
dren 10 state fairs pretty soon the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
WATER SURVEY REPORT
MAOC IN TWO WEEKS

Continuing his work or the water
survey Of Oklahoma City, y. NJ Hart.
city engineer expects to subm, his
report 10 the board Of city commits
siOners within two weeks It was said
his morning.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
Irish Secretary
About to Resign?

LONDON, Sept, 22.--Ian McPher-
son, chief secretary for Ireland, is re-
ported TO be about TO resign, Cecil
Harmsworth, under secretary OF state
for foreign affairs. and a brother Of
Lord Northcliiie, is mentioned as his
possible successor.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
K0lcHAK QUITS;
DENEK|NE WILL
TAKE HIS PLACE
Chief Of Southern Forces
Now In Command,

LONDON, sept - Admiral kol-
chak. head OF the all-Russian gov
trnment al Om,k. has informed tho
allies that he resigns the title OF
chief ruler N favor OF General Dene-
kline, leader Of the anti -bol,hewk
forces IN southern Russia. according
to a wireless dispatch sent ou, by the
soviet government at Moscow.
The message admits the bolshevikl
have abandoned kursk after severe
fighting against General Deneknes
trOups.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
REDS ARE PREPARED
TO Leave PE1RoeRAp

COPENHAGEN. Sept, D. - Tn.
bolsheyiki have made all preparations
for the evacuation OF Pe,roprad. ac-
ccFding TO a llelsimgfors dispatch to
The Central News, agency
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22

Despite the chill and cloudlne. OF
lie morning, Soldiers Day" tho
third day OF the fair, promises 20
break all records for attendance.
Fair officials estimate 4 esowd q Al
lraN 1900 people win attend before
ening. Street cara going TO the
grounds were all well filled. although
not quite as many automobile load,
made their appearance as Sunday
moraing. Farmers are expected TO
arrive in large numbers for the races
Medals 10 b Given.
Large numbers OF men in. khaki.
maTine and sailors uniforms began
10 arrive. as time for the presenta-
ton OF the war medals 10 the SOL
dicrs. approached. This event which
win take place in front oi the grand
stand this afternoon, together with
the horscracing, will be the two big
event. OF the day Col Rueben Smith,
Oklahoma City, will present the
medals from the Belgian, French and
Italian governments. to ~ Oklahoma
boys.
Four running races and one har-
ness event will constitute the ater-
noon program Of racing. The harness
race is a 2 20 trot, and is expected to
arouse considerable interest.
The Oklahoma City drum corps was
on the grounds At IN early hour, and
had the crowd keeping step eoNinu-
ally.
Auto polo, The Berber Caravan,
The Three Valdanos, The Berlo Sis
,ers and The Peerless buttons enter
tained the crowd between the races.
Poultfy Judging Starts.
Judging started in The poultry ex-
hibt this morning. The birds shown
are the finest Of any year, John Nice
ly, who is in charge, said.
Horsemen were busy working out
their mounts this morning. The track
was in excellent shape by race time.
Exhibits in farm machinery are be-
wildering in their number Every la
bor-saving device for the farm Is be-
ing shown and operated. and the whirr
and noise OF the machinery Is only
interrupted by the concession barkers
advertising their wares
More than no babies are entered
in the health show and although the
judging started Saturday, no results
will be announced until Wednesday,
as the Judging is a rather slow proc
cS.
EXHIBITS By Insane.
One OF the most interesting exhib-
its OH the ground Is that OF the East
ern State Hospital Tor the Insane, To-
Gated at Vinita, which is shown in the
Education hall. The work, which in
cludes pottery. crochetins, embroider-
Ing, mat weaving and painting, was
all done by the inmates. several OF
whom are shell shocked soldiers. The
exhibit 10 really q wonderful work Of
art N view Of the patience and caJe
required by the instructor, Mks Ina
Morrow, In teaching these people, who
otherwise would be incurable neuro-
sis patients.
BY diyerting the patients mind TO
the work. Miss Morrow says MAT in
the majority Of cases, u enough time
Is given, the most stubborn case can
be cured. Two eof the shel1 shocked
soldiers who we're brought 10 the hos
pital are on the road to recovery
Judging OF agriculture exhibits
started this morning. but no results
will be announced until Wednesday,
[ fcantlnued On PAas z. caiur,n IL
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
wilssa Party Of 10 Reno.

LOS ANGELES. Sept, 22.--Presi
dent Wilson and PARTY left here a,
o'clock Sunday nigh, for Reno.
Neyp where they are scheduled TO
arrive late Monday afternoon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
TA0MPS9N'S
BODY FAILS
To ARRIVE
Train Misses Connections at
Vinjtai Here Tonight
ALL PLANS ARE HELD UP
Whether Remains viii Lie in
State Not Determined,
BULLETIN

Oklahoma Ciiyans will BE-
given an opportunity to see the
body Of the late Congressman
Joe B. Thompson at the Masonic
temple here tonight, according TO
plans Of Milas Lasater, In charge.
The body will arrive on the Fris.
co At $40 o'dlock tonight. II
will be taken to the temple and
will lie in ,tde there prior to
services BY the Knights OF Ka-
dosh. II will leave tomorrow
morning al 9:45 for Pauls Valley,
where II will lie in the Gsrvin
county courthouse. Funeral will
be In the Thompson residence
and burial in rauls Valley.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
Shopmen Strike All Settled.

WASHINGTON, Sept. q 49, The
strike Of railroad shopmen, which has
been hanging in the balance for scv.
cral week, has been practically set.
tied /, was learned III. afternoon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22
c'w"sNt 1919, " sse's~ as.s,.e.. sy..s.,.

LOCAL FoREcASr-PaIr toniolt ard
TUESDAY; preoabiy somswhat warmer.
sIATg PoNecAsr-von,oht saw;
cooler In southeast portion; eoutirusd
cool IN north and west portion, Salr
win rtsln0 Temperature N nonh and
west portion.
kANeAs-Falr tonight and Tuesday,
not much change In temperature.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22

But Ro5er&vas unable 20 ..n.
"iihou, music. She consented to en-
tertsln however, with.
"Oh, mama, VIVA, a pain I've got.
Take me 10 the candy shop
Buy me something, | don't know
what.
To case ,his--pain I've got"
Those Ice Cream Cones.
Daddy arrived at this luncture with
ice Geam cones The four damsclN
stopped entertaining others TO enter
tain themselves.
The sisters resemble each other IN
general way Their birthday Wa
June 4. 1915. and 'hcy weigh from
ihifty to ,hir,y.tiyc pounds each
Their health is perfect. When ex-
amined two years ago at the lair here
by examining physicians OF the baby
show, none OF them scored below
nlnoty-siN points.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-22

Roberta, Mona, Mary and Leota Keys.
father said. We have no. decided
Just when. bpt u mus, he before they
get any show gIrl' ideas in their
head
The children arc always OF interest
70 fair visitors. This morning Mrs.
Keys, mother. stage manager. general
information bureau, and major domo
generalissimo, was oapably rebuking
Mona, soothing sleepy Mary. silenc-
ing the unfuly tongue OF Roberta, and
persuadlng Leo,a TO reciie Little Boy
Blue
But Leoia would not be persuaded
neither would Mona.
Like All Kids"
lhey are Just like all Kids in con
lrarlness, the moher commenced.
A ring OF spectators had formed
around the railing.
e ant you sing "katy' for the
Iatiles" Mrs, Keys asked Roberta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
BAPTIST PASTORS
 ID CHANGE PULPITS
Every Church in District to Have Visiting Preacher
 Sunday Night

Rev. Ed s. Barnes, Rev. J. D. Hudson and Rev. J. c. Hill were appointed a committee of three by the Baptist pas tors conference to arrange for the Bap- tjst pastors of the city to exchange pull pits next Sunday evening in the interest of the s75, 600 campaign.
 The committee has arranged the follow ing programme of changes Rev. J. R. Hobbs, D. D., at theeFirst Baptist Rev. L. A. Hurst at the South Highlands Bap- tist, Ressemer. Rev J. A. Cook, Avon dale Baptist; Rev. W. P. Reeves, Cal vary Baptist; Rev. J. c. Hill, East Bir- mingbam Baptist; Rev. J. E. billiard, D. D., Fffty-sixth street Baptist; Rev. T. c. Singleton, First Baptist; Rev. E. G. Johnston, Sixty sixth street Baptist; Rev. W. P. Price, D. D.. Southside Baptist; Rev. V. c. Kincaid, Thirty-fifth avenue Baptist; Rev. w. c. Crowder, Twenty first avenue Baptist; Rev. R. L. Durant, Twenty seventh street Baptist; Rev. l.. T. Reeves, West End Baptist; Rev. Theo. Harris, West Woodlawn Baptist; Rev, J. D. Hudson, Brighton Baptist; Rev. J. !. Smiley, Central Park, Birming ham Rev. c. B. Williams, D. D., First Baptist; Rev. Ed s. Barnes, InglenoolI Baptist; Rev. T. E. Steeley. Jonesboro Baptist: Rev. o. W. Graer, Pike avenue Baptist; Rev. W. M. Swain, Powderly Baptist; Rev. c. Ross Baker, D. D., Pratt City Baptist; Rev. M. M. Wood. D. D., Ruhama Baptist; Rev. R. R. Bra shear, Vivian Baptist. Ensley. Rev. J. H. Chapman. First Baptist. Fairfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01

Stockham Pipe and Fittings company's s branch. who responded briefly. George E. Hicks responded in behalf of
 the white employees of the company, ex-
 pressing their appreciation and pledging
 their support and cooperation. oscar c.
 Melton acted in a similar capacity for
 the colored representation, giving assur-
 ances of their qualification and hearty
 approval of the gift
 A T. McWayne. president of the Acipco
 Y. M. C. A. presented greetings from
 that association
 pr. George R. Stuart made the princi-
 pal address on The Value of Christian
 Character" and in forceful and inspir-
 ing way exemplifed the work of the
 Young Mems Christian association in this connection.
 The present building at this plant is a temporary structure, designed to serve the men of this plant for two or three years with view of later replacing it
 with larger and more commodous building. This branch of the association has been in operation since February, having as Its general secretary J. Maury Candy, known throughout the district as
 an athlete and splendid type of Chris | tian. MT. Candy has actively organized | thts work. and he and the committee are
 now ready to put on full programme that will prove highly attractive to every man In the company's employ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01

can, French and Italian naval forces. had been decided upon by a board of admirals representing the United States, France. Great Britain and Italy. And approved by the peace con ference and that the plan was to re- main in force until final disposition oi the Dalmatian territory by the peace conference.
 The commanders Of the patrollinG naval forces he added. were respons:. ble for the preservation of order on that portion of the coast assigned 10 them and that Admiral Andrews had ample authority to take such steps as he deemed necessary to prevent disorder.
 Senator Lodge said there had been no filibuster on the treaty and that there would be none. but that sena- tors who desired to discuss the docu- nent would not be denied the oppof' tunity He added that If the Senate were given information as to the Frau incident and as to what commitments had been made relative to American participation in European affairs, de- bate on the treaty would be shortened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
.CALOMEL LOSING
 OUT IN SOUTH Mir. Dodson, the ''Liver Tone'' Man, Responsible for Change
 for the Better.

Every druggist in town has noticed 3 great falling off in the sale of calon1el They all give the same reason, Dodson s Liver Tone is taking it's place.
 "Calomel is dangerous and people know it." Dodson's Liver Tone is personally guaranteed by every druggist who sells it. A large bottle doesn't cost very much, but if it fails to give easy relief in every case of liver sluggishness and constipation, just ask for your money back. 4
 Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant tas ting, purely vegetable remedy, harmless to both children and adults. Take a spoonful at night and wake up feeling fine; no bilious ness. sick headache, acid stomach or con- stipated bowels. It doesn't gripe or cause inconvenience all the next day like violent ealomel. Take dose of calomel today and tomorrow you will feel weak. sick and nau- seated. Don't lose day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01

Appropriate ceremonies marked the formal opening of the new industrial Young Mems Christian association of the Stockham Pipe and Fittings com pany yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, at which time the new structure was turned over by the company to it's em- pioyes for their use. The official opening of the new Young Mems Christian asso- citation was conducted in the presence of hundreds of the company's employees, who enthusiastically welcomed the pro gramme of the management and in every way showed their appreciation of the new institution.
 This building. a gift of the Stockham company to it's employees, will be exclu- siyely for the employees of the company.
 The building is designed after the army camp types, and among it's many fea- lures has spacious kitchen and restau rant facilities for both white and col ored. In addition to this it has a large auditorium to be used for motion pic- ture performances and other gatherings; two reading rooms, one for white and one for colored, an office for the secre- tary and special committee rooms.
 The board of directors of the Bir- mingham Young Mems Christian asso- citation attended the ceremonies. W. H. Stockham, president of the Stockham Pipe and Fittings company, in an ap- propriate address, presented the building to W. M Cosby, president of the Young Mems Christian association of Birming- ham, who in turn presented it, with fn- structions as to the programme of the Young Mems Christian association, to Roy Stewart, acting for the chairman of the committee of management of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
War Veteran Re-Enlists
 for U. s. Navy Service

Mark A. Roster, who saw active ser vice during the late world war on the cruiser Frederick. re-enlisted in the navy at the local navy recruiting station yes- terday. This cruiser did convoy duty all during the war.
 The German cannon sent to Birning- ham by the navy department to be placed on exhibition has been placed in Wood row Wilson park and is attracting much attention. This is the regulation German cannon and was captured from a coin- merce raider. It is approxima tely 20 feet long and effort is ebing made by the citizens of Birmingham to keep the gun in. the park here.
 The following men were accepted at the local station yesterday: Roy L. Pat terson Birmingham; Verman T. Kim brough, Columbiana; Cedric E. Foster, North Port; James s. Tidwell, Birming- ham; Levy w. Crcssman, Grand Bay and George S. Tucker Odenville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
DEPARTMENTAL WORK
 AT BAPTIST MEETING

The departmental school now in session at the First Baptist church is giving at tention to each department of Sunday school work, with 8 qualified teacher to lead in class work. The school will con- tinue until October :. Devotional will be led today by Rev. Jesse E. Cook, Thursday by Rev. l.. T. Reeves and Fri day by pr. J. E. billiard.
 The daily schedule begins at 5.% D IN. and includes in it's classes: Cradle roll, beginners and primary department. Mss Lillian Forbes; junior department, Miss Martha Bourne; intermediate department Mrs. J. E. billiard; organized class-senior- adult department, Mir. Arthur Flake: the home department, Emmett Moore.
 After luncheon served at e:6 n nn the classes are continued, followed by q song service, led by Dr. J. P. Chapman. and addresses by Dr. c. B. Williams on the following subjects: Wednesday, Paul AS a Thinker Thursday, Paul As an Ethical Reformer;" Friday, Paul As a. Missionary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
MRS. TAFT NOW ABLE ID DO HER
 OWN HOUSEWORK Suffered With Rheumatism for Two Years-El Vigor
 Brought Relief

T am doing all my own homework again. after everybody had told me couldn't get well. and 1t was Fl Vigor that put me on my feet,' is the state- ment of Mrs. c. M. Taft, IS Warren avenue, Atlanta. Georgia
 For more than two years I was 60 crippled with rheumatism that I could hardly get about. My limbs were swollen and weak and every step took hurt me so that I would almost cry out loud lost all hope when they told me I couldn't get we'll Then heard about Fl Vigor.
 '~The first week I took Fl vigor, I began to feel better. eat heartier and seemed to get stronger. Then I got so could walk without my limbs pain ing me and now I am up and going around doing all my own housework again.
 T will be glad to tell anyone who comes to see me just what Ell vigor did for me, for believe it saved my life"
 Ask your druggist for Ell vigor.- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
INFORMATION FOR
 VISITORS 10 CITY Chamber of Commerce Has Issued Pamphlet, What's
 Doing in Birmingham"

The Chamber of Commerce has issued pamphlet for distribution It the Alabama State Fair next week which contains, in condensed form. informa- ton about Birmingham that will be a great aid to visitors in finding inter esting places to visit and hotels and restaurants.
 What's doing in Birmingham" is the title of the pamphlet and on the title page it t>extends friendly welcome to strangers within our gates"
 Following directions for locating streets and peints of interest down town. including the retail shopping district, it contains a list of hotels and restaurants, with their locations, theatres, parks, churches, telegraph of- fees and then adds a list of stores and a table of arrival and departure Of trains and the stations where they ar rive at or depart from.
 During the week other pamphlets containing additional information will be printed and distributed at the fair grounds and in the hotels and stores.