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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
Capitol Boys
Nou Want TO
ReturnFords
They HowIed Until They Got
Them; Now How|ing to
Give Them Back,

They howled till they got them and
now they are bowling 10 give them
back so what, fellow going to do ?"
Thus spoke Henry Wood. highway
commissioner today in explaining the
voc and grief added to his official
lie as result OF the distribution 10
the state departments of twenty three
Ford automobiles presented to the
state by the federal government.
Each car was given a number and
slips OF paper bearing a corresponding
number were put IN hat The de
partments drew the numbers, some
got Fnrds and others got FordS.
So far as known, hardly a depart
mcnt is pleased with its prize "
Many OF the cars refused to operate
entirely. Blowouts 70 date total eigh,
One official said his,car operated all
right until it got TO the garage and
there it ceased TO do business.
Many Of those who got them now
wan, to wish them back on the high
way department.
The cars were loaned to the de-
par'ments under the condition tina,
they will be surrendered when asked
by the highway department for use in
road construction work.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
BANK GUARANTY FUND
IN RECORD CONDITION

The state bank guaranty funi IS in
better shape at present than Tor
years, according TO \ report Of he
condition Of the fund made public thi,
morning by the state banking depart
ment.
The report shows a cash balance
Of @7OW with not q single out
standing warrant. This i the first
time this conditiox has existed in the
fund since Il received the severe tol,
following the Columbia Bank and
Trust company failure nine year,
ago
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
SAILING DATE
SET TOMORROW
FOR D|R|cIBLE
Navigator Plans to Get Away
by a O'Clock A, M,


MINEOLA, \. Y, July o-The
British dirieible R-j4 will start on
It's return fllgh, before daybreak to-
morrow. i, was announced positively
this afternoon by Major g. H. Scott,
her commander. lie expects TO get
away. he said, between } and 4 o'clock.
NEW YORK, July 9--When the
RIA starts on her return flight to
England, each member of the crew
will carry a bible, the giit OF the New
York Bible society, i, was announced
here by DR.. George William Carter,
general secretary OF the society, VINO
made the presentation.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09

WARRINGTON, July s.--Signins
the peace treaty With Germany has
resulted In . decision BY the Depart
ment Of justice that the great major
ity Of German and Austrian enemy
ahens now 1t large on parole may
safely be released from all parole OBJ
legations.
HAVANA, July 9-The American
motor steamer Santa Fe Cristina was
sunk after an explosion Of oil in the
engines. The membsrs Of the crew
and five passengers vsre picked up
BY the Cuban sehoonef Teasrife and
brought to this port today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
Presidents Address to Open
Fight for Approval of Treaty
Bill Offered to
Keep President
In This Country

WASHINGTON, July o The
president Of the United States
would not be permitted, during hI'
term Of office, 10 leave the country
or 10 perform the duties Of his Of
iice except at Washington, under
a bill introduced today by Repre-.
sentative Campbell OF Kansas,
chairman OF the house rules com
mlitec
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
House Holds Up
Enforcement Bill

WASHINGTON, July 9 - The
house today by vote Of 30 to 8
refused TO set aside regular business
and take up the enforcement bill a,
special order.
The attempt to force the legislation
was made by Representative Dyer, OF
Missouri, 4 wet" leader. following
charges that the "wes" were trying
to delay the legislation through dila-
tory and flibustering tactics.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
toBed
Here; Wake in ElReno
Danonand Pythas-Lke Applicants, However, Keep Word
and Report to Recruiting Station,

Pharmacists Mate Edgar Cravcns
at the United States navy recruiting
office, became acquainted with two
men whose word is as good as their
bond.
The mate had been ordered 10 cx-
anime c. {. Bir1le OF M,romb. Okla,
and J. d. White OF Shawnee This
was day before yesterday. Beins firm
friends. each told the mate that nci,htr
would join unless they were. Doth
taken. In the examination Cravsns
found a slight physical defect in one,
MAXIM . report 10 Washington nee
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
BUDGET FUND.
EXPEhD|TU URE
IS |TEM|ZED.
City Commissioners Tell How
They'll Use Money,
MUCH EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Fire Department win Pur-
chase Modern Apparatus,

City commissioners are busy today
compiling detailed statement, show
ing just how each dollar of the pro-
posed 100000 bond issue will be
spent This report will be given
the Chamber OF Commerce bond COM
mittee for publicity purposes.
Commissioner Mark KcSler asks
$l99,995 for the fire department, The
chief item Of expense will be the pur-
chase of seventeen modern fire trucks
90 be distributed among the twelve
fire stations The cost OF the trucks
will be $4,000, the installation OF
sn automobile repair shop will cost
&,500, with equipment estimated at
$l,m.
$4,000 For Stations.
Cost OF site and building for a
fire station at Sixteenth street and
Mckinley avenue i, placed at 5000,
and $1,000 az the cost OF another
station at Thirty-seventh street and
Classen boulevard. The proposed
station for east Capitol Hill will cos,
$500.
Kesler plans TO purchase 5000 feet
OF fire hose at cost OF 5000. Ex-
tension OF the Gamewell fire alarm
system will cost $4,000. Replacement,
OF condemned equipment in the de-
par,mcnt will COS, $500 with repairs
20 fire Naiions estimated at $4,000.
No w iter Statement.
In the water department Commits.
sioncr Joe Patterson says that no de.
tailed statement will be made until
. competent water engineer Is en,-
ployed. The office is now vacant.
1, ,~at,esson sad the estimate of $780,
10 for main extensions and repairs
i, mot his" and that he is not sure
that i, will be sufficient.
OF the 5000 asked by Mayor Wal
ton for the city jail, $1,000 will be
used in adding fourth story 10 the
prcsen, structure. This, according TO
Mayor Walton, will give sanitary
quarters for women and will also
house the municipal court and cham
bst.. Extension of the Gamewell
system will cost $4,000. Walton s-
Inmates. The $4,000 asked for the
Sunbeam Orphan home will be used
} in purchasing a site and erecting the
necessary buildings.
Street Department.
In the public works department
$4,000 is asked for street cleaning
equipment Commissioner Ollie Will
son will buy two motor flushers at
tcentlnued or Page Z. Column 81
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
PHTHISlS ASSOCIATION
BOARD DISCUSSES PLANS

Plans for summer and fall work
were discussed at the monthly meet
ing Of the state executive committee
Of the Oklahoma Tuberculosis asso-
citation held in the offices in the Ok
lahomap building At noon today.
The Red Cross seal sale which will
start In September. was the principal
event discussed. F. X. Gaylord. pres
ident Of the \state organization. pre-
sided at the meeting. following which
the committee had luncheon at the
Skirvin hotel.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
of Terms
Giuen by Decisive
Vote Of Delegates

tty Tho Associated ltcs7)
WElMAR, July 9.-(Via Coblenz THE resolution
ratifyhg the peace treaty was adopted by the German
national assembly by vote of POS to 115e
The bill for ratification of the peace treaty is com.
posed only of two brief paragraphs. 1t follows:
Article 1.-The treaty of peace between Germany
and the allied and associated powers, signed June %,
1919 and the protocol belonging thereto well as the
agreement concerning military occupation of the Rhine
land are hereby approved.
Article lIThs law is effective from date of pub
cation"
The German national assembly the first elective body
IN any country whose representatives signed the
adopt ratyng resolution The treaty has been laid before
the British French and Belgian pariamens and will be
placed before the senate of the United States tomorrow by
President Wilson.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
Green's JURY
IS STILL OUT
At NOON TODAY
Hung Jury Possibility Dis
CuSSed at Guthrie,

GUTHRIE, Okla, July o.-(Spe-
cial. Although the Jury in the Green
case in federal court here, in which
the seven defendants are charged with
misuse of the mails, has been ou,
since yesterday noon, no verdict had
beer returned up to noon today, Court
attendants were Disgusting the pos
sibility OF hung Jury this morning.
The Green case was the longest
ever tried in federal court here. 1t
ended jus, before noon yesterday and
had consumed nearly a month.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
Man Injured Armistice
Day WouldRejoin Army
lothian l. StckeI Hit by Sh apne -Four Hours Before Big
Guns Ceas ed Firing

Wounded Just four hours before II
o'clock on the morning OF November
II, l9l8-the time when the war came
TO an end--was the luck Of lothian
/. Striekel. He was fighting near
Metz a, the time and for months had
escaped without a scratch. lie felt
certain tina, the final firing OF the
guns would find him safe. Then .
she'll broke near by and piece OF
shrapnel pierced his forearm, su-
other his left hand and leg
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
ALL U. S. DIVISIONS
BEGIN MOVE FOR HOME

WASHINGTON, July 9. The
fourth division of the army of occupa-
ton IS now enroute for Brest, and the
second will sail before the first Of
next month according to unofficial
advices to the war department today.
The first and third divisions have
been released for return. and the fifth
was reported to be embarking at
Brest thus winding up the army OF
occupation.
, General Pershing recently an
nounced that about 6,0O men would
be held in service for the time be-
ing.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09

esssry before orders to pass him could
be obtained Cravens told the two to
report again at the recruiting Office
yesterday morning
All day yesterday the mate saw
nothing of his Damon and PythiaS
applicants. But this morning they
were waiting for him.
Well began the mate.
"Jus, a minute" said Damon and
Py,hias When we left YOU day be-
fore yesterday we went to sleep in a
tcontinusd on Paes q, Column ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
OKLAHOMA TO BRING
STATE BOUNDARY SUIT

The commissioners OF the state
land office today directed the attor-
ney general TO bring sui, on behalf OF
the state against the state OF Texas
to determine the much debated bound
ary line between Oklahoma and
Texas The case will be brough, ~
the supreme cour, OF the United
States 1t is the contention OF Okla
homa that the south bank of tho river
is the northern boundary Of Texas.
Texas contends her state territory eN-
tends to the Oklahoma side.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09

Strickel has been discharged and
yesterday morning applied here for
re enlistment in construction di-
vision. lie want, to learn to be a
mechanic. Owing TO his hand being
crippled he cannot be taken unless
special consent !. obtained from the
war department Recruiting officers
here have wired for vrders to take
S,riekel back into the army.
His home is In TerreI. Texas lie
was with machine gun company
during the war
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
Wilson to be
WeuGuarded
AsHeSpeaks
No Persons Considered Dan
gerouS" viii be Admit
ted to Gallery,

" \ 5 III y & l ON, Gully .
Every precau'ion Will We taken for
President Wilson when he ad-
dresses the senate tomorrow.
Printed notice was sent 10 every
senator today urging the utmost
caution in the dstribu,iop OF
tickets TO the galleries in ordcf
that no undesirable or danger
Gus PERSONS may gain admit
tancc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
FAMOUS ARTISTS
TO APPEAR HERE
COMING WINTER
Hathaway Harper Leases the
0verhoISer for Productions,

Oklahoma City will be center OF
theatrical and musical attractions in
the southwest next fall. One Of the
most brilliant seasons ever known in
Oklahoma was promised today by
Hathaway Harper. imprcsario and
manager today Mr Harper has
leased the Overholser ,heater for the
coming season and says he is book
ing as many high class road shows
and leading stars as he can get. and
may he able to put on two or moro
good shows a week.
The passing Of the large. barnlikc
auditosiums for high class musical
events in Oklahoma City is no longer
a myth, but a reality, at least for the
coming season. Mr. Harpe, a.
nounoed that he has already booked
ten OF the leading artists for concerts
and reoitals at the OverhoIser. Among
them are Louise Homer and her
daughter. Louise Homer IT,: Teirsf-
,ini. Emmy Destinn Mabel Garrison
and Albert SpauIdins. the new vio-
linist who has created such a stir IN
eastern musical circles.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
Allies MAY Stop Kun's Plan.

PARIS. July 9.--The council of five.
having been advised that Bella Kun,
the head of the Hungarian communist
government, proposes to sell large
amount OF .'curities he holds, has
under consideration a note to him dis
APPROVING his plan
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
Fish Dealer Must Serve YeaI

BOSTON. July 9--Frederick Mon
roe Dyer, New York capitalist. and
president Of the Bay State Fishing
company, today was sentenced to
serve one year in the house OF correc-
,ion and to pay 4 fine Of $1,000 for
eonspiring to raise the price Of FISH
and to establish . monopoly in fish
on the Atlantic seAboard.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
ALLIES PREPARE
TOSTOP KAISER
LEAVING HOLLAND
Bonar Law Tells Commons
Steps Have Been Taken,

LONDON, July 9.--All possible
steps have been taken to prevent the
escape OF the ex-kaiser, A. Bonar Law.
government leader in the house OF
commons. announced in parliament
this afternoon,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09

Five Transports Garry 1900 nss.
NEW YORK. July 9--Five trsass
ports, the Nansemond from Brset; ~
Msriea and Re d'ftslis ffcm NJ
seilles. and the Santa Olivia ~
Deepwater iron Bordesus. seslgu
here today with Nl oilikeeS .G
1854 troops, n
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nouRLv rGMPuRArusss.

Precipitation 10 date lsls........is 2.
Precipitation last "a hours .... .0t
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CONTINUED on Page 2, Column a.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19

Co.operation--"W did you put up your city hall to look like an ancient castle?"
 Well, the movie people pay good bit of taxes here, and they said it would be a great help in filming me- dieval scenes. Pitts6urg Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19
CHARACTERIZATION SERVICE
 HAS EXCELLENT PROGRAM

The demobilization service held at Temple Anshe Emeth last night was one of the first of it's kind to be held in the state and was q very unusual affairs. American flags and stream CTS and officers and men attired Tn khaki uniforms added immensely to the military air of the occasion.
 Patriotic songs were featured in the music and talks and addresses were relative to the recent war and the part that the Jews of America took in it.
 The entire program was exception ally good.
 Rabbi Goldenstein in his address told of the work that was done by the Jews in upholding the rights of hu- manity with America and the allies. He spoke of the famous Lost Battal- lion, made up mostly of Jews from New York's east side and of the val iant fighting of others. American Jews furnished 100000 fighting men, he said
 "So far we know that there are D. GOO Jewish commissioned officers in the U. s. army, 30 colonels, POP ma- iors, 782 captains, 4,000 lieutenants he said In the navy there are 2O5 Jewish officers. one of whom is read ad- miral In the marine corps there are one of whom is a brigadier etaoinA 25 Jewish commissioned officers, one of whom is brigadier general, 451 Jewish soldiers were killed in action, 142 died of wounds, 96 died of disease and 73 died from accident, while l. 597 were wounded. It is also worth mentioning that 124 Jewish soldiers were cited and decorated for gallan- try in action"
 The temples honor roll includes the following names:
 Frank Bloom, captain; Rabbi Ra- phael Goldenstein, first lieutenant, chaplain; Sam M. Levine, first lieu tenant; James Reinberger, first lieu tenant; Dr.. Alvin w. Strauss, first lieutenant: Julian Waterman. first lieutenant; Ira Bloom, second lieuten- ant; Sol Bloom, second lieutenant; sam Cohen, second lieutenant, Dermott, Ark; Clarence Hanf, Second lieuten.. ant: Maurice L. Reinberger, second lieutenant; Lawrece U. Waterman. second lieutenant; sam Cook, sergean;t Gerson l.. Elibott, sergeant; Ike Goldstein, sergeant: Meyer Learner, sergeant; Henry Marcus, sergeant; Louis B. Signernagle, sergeant; Merle B. Smith, sergeant; Harden 5. Smith, sergeant; Sam Hilzheim, cor poral; Henry Joseph, corporal: Harold Bluthenthal. private; Irving Bluthen- thai. private; Leon Brown, private; Nathan Friedman. private, Lake Vil- lage; Mozart Goldberg, private; Sam Goldstein. private; Albert Klarberg, private; Dolf Kastor, private; Leo. Levine, private: Alphonse Levy. prl- vate; Charles ~Malachowsky, prlvate; Garland Samuels, private: Charles Schlossberg, private; Vim. Wolf, private, McGehee; Dave Veil. pri- vaite; William Diamond; Leon Rut- stein; Sol Klarberg.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19
FOR YOU

We have today listed for sale a six room bungalow; has ninety-foot front lot. iron fencing, sidewalks, curb and gutter, concrete driveway to garage, and ideal location; can give posses sion in ten days. No. 1916 West 23rd. Go out South Cherry and look Terms. You will have to hurry,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19

Graphic-iNegro Sergeant-"When saw Bout ace." you place Ge toe of yo' right foot six inches to de reah oi de heel of yo left foot and jus ooze urOun,. ,."-Boston Transcript
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19
Taylor & Co. 123 w. Barraque St. Real Estate, Insurance and
 Loans
 Phones 1032-1O52 Open Saturday Nights Till 9 O'clock
NEW UNIONS JOIN
 BERLIN STRIKE
(By The Associated Press)


 Berlin, April 1S.-The strike of metal workers and bank employees spread today to the employees of de- partment stores, and specially shops. Efforts to provoke a general strike are regarded as a renewed attempt of the radical opponents of the govern ment to launch insurractiOn which would paralyze all lines of industry. The police this morning confiscated 100000 copies of the Red Flag, print ed in Leipzig. consigned to a suburb of Berlin, for distribution in the cap- ital. The police also headed off a large edition of Spartacas. issued in lFrankfort and sent by express 10 Berlin.
 Articles in both publications urged the spread of the strike and the overthrow of the government.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19
CHIEF STEWART RETURNS FROM
 NEW ORLEANS

Chief of Police I. Frank Stewart returned yesterday from New Orleans where he has been attending the three day convention of the National Association of Police. Chiefs of po- lice from all of the large cities in the United States were in attend ance, and from all sections, special agents, and others interested in the apprehension of criminals, and ques- tiOns of morality, heard the speeches which attended the convention. About 300 chiefs were present. Among the famous detectives who were at the convention were Pinkerton and HOl- land.
 "A resolution was passed" Chief Stewart said, "to elevate the police department; to get better salaries. and to get a better class of men in the police departments"
 He stated that among other things, the convention considered the prob lens of bolshevism in this country, and how to combat it. Officers from the larger cities, the chief stated, said that there were more criminals in the larger cities than ever before. and that better class of men was needed to apprehend them.
 Many ladies were present at the sessions of the convention. All phases of vice and immortality were consid- cred "I learned lot at this meet ing" Chief Stewart said, "the big gest men in the profession were there, and hearing them speak, and swap ping ideas, is a very liberal educa- tion''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19
SEEK COTTON SEED
 CRUsHERS MEET

It is possible that through the ef- forts of three Pine Bluff cotton OH men. Pine Bluff will land the next annual convention of the Cotton Seed Crushers association. ". w. Taylor, president of the Chamber of Com merce: T. H. Gregory, of the Planters Cotton Oil company, and H. w. Moore of the Pine Bluff Cotton Oil com pany, who attended the session of the convention. just closed in Hot Springs, extended an invitation to the asso- citation to meet in Pine Bluff next year.
 The invitation was referred to the axecutiye committee for action.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19
CITY MAY GET
 TEACHERS MEET

c. M. Hurst, of Prescott, treasurer of the State Teachers associat'pn, will be here early next week to dis cuss matters relative to holding the annual meeting of the state associa- tion here this spring. An invitation has been extended to the association to hold the next meeting here, and MT. Hursts visit is the result of the invitation.
 The annual meeting of the State Teachers association is held usually late in the spring. Little Rock was selected as the meeting place last year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19

The Young Ladies club of the First Methodist church will have cake sale Saturday morning at the Piggly- Wiggly store Buy your cakes from us 4-1S-2t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19

The Apparel Doesn't Always Pro- clniln the man.-,F'irst Officer Gin spasm of jealousy y)-''Who's the knock-kneed chap with your sister, old man?"
 Second Oflcer-"My other sister," Punch
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19

An. Eye on the Future.-"Better be polite to every boy you meet. lie might be your colonel some day. = Jewell (Kns.) Republican.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19

Kings Still Ahead.-"There is big difference between the kings of old times and kings now. Tn wha' way?" "In former times the kings used to keep fools Now, they let inc fools keep them" ."-Baltimore American.
 Kept His Word.--liarOld-I tho' you made resolution not to drink any more." Percy--"l did.' Harold But you are drinking as much as ever" Percy-"Well, that isn't an! more, is t?"-Person's Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19
NEW PRICES. soc. 60c, $l.20

News of fashions, materials and prices are found in the advertise ments of dry goods and clothing merchants in The Graphic. Read them. They're interesting. 4-16-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19
CONDITIONS IN
 INDIA IMPROVE

London, April lS.-lmprovament in the situation in India is indicated in an official statement issued tonight. At Lahore, three agitators have been arrested and the shops are reopen ing. At Gujranwla, north of Lahore, twenty leaders have been arrested. Europeans there are reported safe. In rioting at one of the railway sta tions. the building was burned and one of the staff injured.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-19
HOLD NEGRO HERE
 FOR FORGERY

l.. .Devore, negro, was arrested /s- terday, charged with forgery, and is now in the city jail awaiting a hear ing. It is alleged that Devore, who was employed by the Cotton Belt rubbed his name off his identifica- tion card, and substituted the name of o. Sims. Sims received more money for his work than did Devore, and De- wore "allowed" he might as we'll gar ner the difference.