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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-24
TEXAS MILLIONAIRE OIL
MAN TO DRILL WELL HERE

r l. Burnett. son of Burk Burnett.
the millionaire oil man. viii try for
oil in Logan county The test will be
made on the Mulhall farm in Mulhall
township zack Muihail and Burnett
have secured block OF leases and
viii ssnd in the new test early In
August
Mr. Burnett and Miss Luciic Mulhall
we're married In Guthrie early this
spring
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-24
GIG FIRE FOLLOWS
EXPLOSION IN OIL PLANT

Bayonne. y j. July 24--A big fire
Is burning In the plant OF the Texas
Oil company. on the XIII won KuIl
here. 1t started at 7:25 o'clock this
morning with heavy explosion whics
shook buildings two miles away. First
reports did not state whether anyone
had been injured.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-24
ALL FORMER GERMAN
RULERS ARE EXCLUDED

Weimar, July 2<--No member Of ?
family that any time has ruled in
Germany is eligible for the office Of
president Of Germany. The national
assembly has thus ruled BY adopting
a motion Of one Of its women mem
bers. Frau Asnvs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-24
DOCTOR or LAWS IS OWEN
TO GENERAL } J pERen,No

Cambridge. England. July 2tGeneral
John J Pershins. commander In chief
OF the American forces. today recels-
cd tho honorary degree OF doctor Of
laws from Cambridge university.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-24
GERMANS AND FRENCH
TALK OVER sAAa PaosLeM

Paris. July z4-Sego'istions be-
tween German and French delegations
Tor the transfer Of the coal mines Of
the Sasr valley are on al Ssrrebresck.
The delegates are mostly mining ex-
rerts.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-24
And We Are
Talking About
No More War

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ssrs's s<sss ''.srA 'sessr sNss s~,
sh'ps nee sse~s srt sesis-si 70
sross sns As,sess n sssr ss,s. are
70 ~ ssss ~ sns ssipel.s board.
rnsy ~an b '.coc feet lsrs ara es
Sc.kssss spsss ass ~ll' ~ ssslpe>s
sse sss 40 semmsrss ssssrs,srs ~
the event ~ ~ar.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-24

ssrrs. s~i's, July s<---osp,sr,ssss
relations have been resumed bsswssn
RumAnis and the ukrsirs. ths UkrsIr.
Ian bureau announced today
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-24
ttrONTs Of FRgNCm TROOPS
10 SunDuE A nuLCAR GAR
WsO< sst1.rs OPPOSITION
BOTH NATIONS F0RM|MC
FOR BIG ENCOUNTER
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS RE-
suMED BETWEEN RuMANIA
AND THE UKRAINE: GER
MANY MUST SUPPLY
FRANCE. MILK, MEAT


osrsvs, s~rssr'sss. yuly s<--su.
ssr'sns sad French ere preparing foe
great ssssis. Goth ssmIss have been
fe'n'ssesd over night, slrplssss and
heavy sSrs have been ssdss.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-24
rreops Arrive From
Camp Gran, Today

Camp Grant Today
Leavenworth. July es--With the
arrival today OF troops from Camp
Grant. IN. whlca are expected to
reach Leayenworih by noon. officials
OF the United States disciplinary BAR
racks asserts they viii be able TO deal
with any situation which may develop
from their announced iaten;ion OF put
ting 1850 stlking military prisoners
70 work tomorrow morning Colonel
sedgwic's Rice, commandant of the
prison. said today he believed the men
would 20 back to work without any
further demonstration.
Escape 10 Frustrated
In an attemp, to escape by tunnel
ing under a prison wall hast night. G C /
Ma,inr OF New Hope. Ala. serving =
sentence for desertion. was fatally
wounded by guards when he refused
to surrender upon being discovered
and died today. An accomplicc. who
was captured, was slightly wounded
Twenty five officers and .55 men
from Fort Riley, Kan, and nine Off
GERS and 275 meu from Camp Dodge.
Ia. arrived during the night The
authorized strength Of she garrison
party ss Fort Leayenworih Il 500, but |
this guard is far bclow It's full |
strength. and with t5e arrival OF the |
Camp Grant contingent the prison Of |
ficiais will have altogether at their
disposal about 1900 troops.
The $500 prisoners have been un-
der guard in their cells since refusing
70 work Tuesday morning. with no
ursher demonstrations or outbreaks.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-24
CAMP GRANT SENDS SOL
O|ERs TO lEAVENM0RTH
MILITARY PRISONERS. $500
STRONG, REFUSE TOLEAVE
THEIR CELLS: TWO At
TEMPTS To ESCAPE
fOl.ED Nv GUARDS
euSlsris

leassnws~<h. Jolly e<--ln an at.
tempt 10 break from prison TO-DAY.
susrds killed Eneeh Harris and Phil
ellsworth, life ssrmsrs. rroops from
Camp ersns arrived today to handle
the prison strike situation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-24
VRGNcN TO oIAaM ovLoAea.

~'N"~ ~sS0RW8s
os"sss. s~'sssr'srd. July s<---As .
result os an attack on rrsesh sslslsvs
ty su'ear'ans . French rsslmscs nee
arrived 81 Sofa. the sulessssr esel.
'A'. 70 dissrm the lssAI sssrissr. a..
eerd'ro TO the HumsnIsn bureau ~
berrs,
Tbs Frs~eh regiment vac attacked
ey eolssv'srs - the regiment wss
landing on the Danube. twenty tive
"'''ss southeast OF vldlr. = ssw ssys
ago. secerdlrs 10 dispatch from ssl.
0rsds. A lively encounter. iassins 3
hours snsusd. several vrsrsh col.
disrs were killed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-24

Nee Orleans. July A-Tonight and
r5t1y. seneraEy sir, costinust
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
BOARD WOULD
 APPOINT COUNTY SUPER
 INTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb. 20.-The senate yesterday passed the bill of the Com mittee on Education providing for a uniform system of county boards of education. The county boards under the bill will be composed of five men elected by the people. These boards, in turn, will select the county super intendent, who is now elective by the people in most of the counties having superintendent As passed the bill carries an amendment limiting the salary of the county superintendent to $1,S00 in counties having popula- tion of less than 32,000 and to $2,400 in counties larger than 32,000. Sena- tor Moncrief and number of other senators who had fought to have their counties exempted from the bill, voted for it in the final roll call, which showed "A ayes to three noes.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
AFTERNOON TEA.

Mrs. Charles c. Henry entertained at a delightful tea Wednesday at o'clock for her friends to meet Mrs. Gaylord Warner and Mrs. John w. Stayton. The living room and din- ing room were very prettily decorated in red carnations and ferns, the din- ing table having lovely set of cluny lace upon it, and for it's central dec oration a basket of red carnations surrounded by red papers with red silken shades. The effect was unus- ually pretty and was the inspiration of many complimentary remarks. Mrs. Henry was charmingly assisted by Misses Bessie Watson and Kate Harder, who served an elegant buffet lunch. A long stemmed red carna tion was presented to each guest of the afternoon who were Mes danes H. o. Walker, George K. Ste phens, William Bailey, W. A. Bill kingsley, T. J. Gregg, Earl E. Best, Clyde Wood, Ebert Watson, William Hooker, Charles E. Hite, E. B. Will mans, o. D. Watson, Ira J. Mack, J. A Gregory, P. H. Van Dyke and the two guests of honor, Mrs Stayton and Mrs. Warner.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
PASSAGE OF WATER
 POWER BILL URGED
 BY WALKER POWELL

Walker V. Powell, of Little Rock, president of the Dixie Power Compa- ny of Cotter, is in Washington for the purpose of securing the passage of the water-power bill, which gives to corporations and individuals the right to dam navigable streams. un- der certain conditions. MT. Powell says the passage of the bill and the approval of the project of the Dixie Power Company would enable his company to furnish IS towns with power that are now in darkness, and would cheapen the cost of light and power in Little Rock and intermediate points. He says the operation of the project would decrease the flood wa ters from the White, Black and Buff falo rivers in the Batesville-N Newport district approximately 8,000,000 feet, which, he says, would mean the saw ing of millions of dollars annual loss to crops and the inundation of towns.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
CELEBRATES TENTH BIRTHDAY.

Miss Margaret Reed celebrated her tenth birthday last evening when she gave a picture show party ln honor of the occasion, which was very happy evening for the little junior society set. After the party left the theatre cream and cake were served at R. D. Brwon's drug store and later the girls enjoyed games at the home of the little hostess on Walnut street. Several beautiful gifts were tokens of esteem in honor of the birthday, which were appreciated very much by Miss Margaret. The party was chaparoned by MT. and Mrs. Will Reed. parents of the little hostess. The girls in the party were Misses Josephine Carroll, Elizabeth Umsted, Minnie Belle Randy, Leone Campbell, Artemis and Ruebelle Gray, Mollle Hinkle, Mildred Sprigg, June Edgar, Amanda Wilmans, Hazel Porter, Elizabeth Wise and Franchell Wat son.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
Depdrtee Creek Drdindge
 District Being Considered

canal, beginning at the head of Oil Trough, down Departee Creek to a point near Augusta. This canal, ac- cording to engineers, would render a great saving to the farmers of the territory, because the canal would take care of the water which rises three or four times year to height of 25 or 26 feet here. It is suggested, however, that such a canal would hardly remove the flood menace to Newport, as some have contended. That the canal would be a means of saving large portion of the crops nearly every year in the territory is a big item to consider seriously.
 A fuller report of today's meeting will be printed in these columns as soon as we can secure data concerning estimated costs~of the proposed dis trict, etc.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
WILLARD MEMORIAL SERVICE.

One of the best programs ever rendered at the Frances E. Willard memorial services which is an annual event in honor of this worker in the temperance cause, whose work is re- nowned, was the meeting held We'd nesday by the local chapter when a program of music and talks was very happily rendered by members and friends of the cause. The meeting was held at the pretty home of MT. and Mrs A. T.. Hubby and at least a hundred persons were present. Dur ing the social hour following the pro- gram an unusually elegant lunch of sandwiches and coffee, ice cream and cake was served by the social commit tee of the chapter. A silver offering, which is always a gift on this occas- ion to further the temperance caus, amounted to $21.00.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
AWARDS FOR SERVICE.

| 1 The committee on awards for ser vice to the American Red Cross will
 be glad to have further applications
 from workers in the Jackson County
 Chapter. The applications must all
 be in at the Division office in St. Louis by the 18th. These awards
 should be as highly coveted and priz-
 ed by individuals and families as any
 medal or citation won in time of war
 or peace, and those entitled to them should unhesitatingly present their
 statement of service to the committees. No matter how generously the heroes
 of tha firing line may equally share ] tLe honor of service in winning the
 war, no "home soldier"~ could ever feel, no matter how great his service | that it could be comparable to his. Yet it was very necessary part, and
 the Red Cross wishes to so recog- nize it by bestowing these badges and certificates to those who have volun-| tarily borne the greater share of its| work, and contributed the greatest amount of their time to it. The badges will be very rare in comms1n- ities because it takes great many to qualify tor some special seiScsf6 Jackson county has certainly place. in. this distinguished class and should so take it's place in the records of the. Red Cross and is an honor to the winner and an honor to the chapter that holds it's winner. In making our statement last week the name of Mrs. C. A Hillhouse was, through mistake, omitted from the list Of honorable mentions" Mrs. M. K. Hurley, who already has an enviable record of hours and service, should have 13 more garments added to her knitting. Mrs. Ben White should have been high up in the list of the women who held record in sewing for output Mrs. R. c. Harder has sent application in knitting for 800 hours and no final report will be sent in that does not include with every expression of the Chapters appre- citation, the name of Mrs. o. W. Scar borough, chairman of the knitting
 (also chairman of the Awards Com mittee) and for that reason her name was Intentionally omitted till the it. nal report. With loyalty and ener-
 gy that was an inspiration and ex- ample to all of us, she has made her knitting department of the Chapter one of the very best. The officers of the Chapter will also be justly en- titled to recognition.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
BILL IS RECALLED.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb. 20.-Senator Ward of Marianna succeeded in hav- i g a resolution passed by the senate yesterday requesting the house to re- turn Senate Bill No. 151 by Town send to the senate for further con- sideration. The bill was passed last week without opposition, but Senator Ward said he had been advised that it would prevent the country grocer from handling simple patent medi- cines, chill tonics etc. This he said would work a hardship on sections where there are not many doctors and drugstores and licensed druggists are few and far between.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20

A meeting of the board of direc- tors of the Chamber of Commerce and interested citizens is being held at the office of the chamber today (Thursday) for the purpose of inves- tigating the feasibility of forming the Departee Creek Drainage District, which has been in the shape of pro- posal for few weeks. Ned H. Schaffer, representing the Morgan Engineering Company of Memphis, is present at the meeting.
 At this time we are unable to make any definite statement concerning the meeting, as details have not yet been gone into. A few weeks ago a government engineer was here and went over the territory embracing the proposed district, but he has not made 8 written report.
 The purpose of the project is to cut
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
SELECTING JURY
 IN MURDER CASE
Entire Day Probably Will Be Con- sumed In Selecting Veniremen In
 Case Of Will Davis.

The case of Will Davis, charged with first degree murder for the kill ing of John Barton few months ago in the roadway between Amagon and Balch began Thursday. Considerable difficulty is being met in the work of securing jury, the regular panel be- ing exhausted, and more veniremen being summoned. The jury probably cannot be completed before Friday morning.
 Claude M. Erwin and George A. Hillhouse represent the defendant, while Prosecuting Attorney Earl Casey is assisted by J. B. Powell, an attorney of Jackson, Alabama, the former home of Barton.
 In the case Wednesday of T. S. Stephens vs. John and Preston Lee, colored, verdict was returned by the jury for MT. Stephens, who re- ceived judgment in the amount of $650, the purchase price of a tractor which the defendants had bought from the plaintiff.
 Circuit court will adjourn Saturday. The docket has been disposed of in rapid-fire manner by Judge Dene H. Coleman, who has received the splen- did co-oo-peration of court officials and both local and visiting attorneys. Since his tenure in office began, Judge Coleman has made a decided impression throughout the district with his judicious methods, the opera tion of which have been a means of creating saving to the taxpayers of the counties of the circuit.
 Both the judge and Prosecuting Attorney Earl Casey have made many new friends during their terms of office through their courteous treat ment of the public and their unusual ability to dispatch business.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
ORGANIZE MISSION CIRCLE.

The young ladies of the Christian church met yesterday afternoon at the church and organized mission circle. The purpose of the organiza- tion is to stimulate missionary activ- ity and education.
 The first of the monthly meetings will be held with Miss Dora Burkett, the president, the first Wednesday in March.
 Mrs. l.. A. Threlkeld, superintendent of this department, offered prize for the young lady securing the greatest number of members before Easter, each member subscribing for the World Call"
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
MANSION FOR GOVERNOR.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb 20.-Should bill introduced into the house yesterday by Representatives Holloway and Mccullough become law, a hand some S35,O0O mansion will be erected in the State Capitol ground to be oc- cupied by the governor of the state. They argue that this would be a measure of economy since the state now appropriates $1,OO0 year Tor the rent of the dwelling occupied by the governors.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
LIEUT.. ROSS MATHIS ESCAPES GERMAN PRISON
 TO CAMP INTO FRANCE

A dispatch from Washington, car rying information of prisoners held in German camps, said Thursday;
 "Iieut. Ross Mathis, Cotton Plant, Ark, escaped December 27, and sent to evacuation hospital 12, January 2"
 Lieut.. Mathis is well known in New port, and his friends welcome the good news of his escape from Ger many into France.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
TO HELP PREPARE
 YOUR INCOME TAX
Deputy Collector of Revenue Will Be In Newport From Feb. "A to
 March l, Inclusive.

The Independent has just received the following telegram from Jack Walker, revenue collector of Arkan- sas:
 Please announce that Deputy J. c. Goodeum will be at Newport Febru- ary 24 to March l, inclusive, for the purpose of assisting persons in pre- pairing federal income tax return for the year, 1918."
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
GIVE POWER TO JUDGES.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb 2O.-The Senate yesterday afternoon passed the Caldwell bill giving criminal judges discretionary powers in placing per sons convicted in their courts on pro bation, and suspending their sem tences during good behavior.
 The measure was framed by Judge John W. Wade of Pulaski county. Only four votes were cast against it.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
PASS BEARD BILL.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb. 20.-The house yesterday afternoon, after a spirited debate, passed the Beard bill provid- ing for a Bank Guaranty Fund to be raised by the payment of one-twen- tieth of one per cent of the average deposits of the participating banks.
 A similar bill was defeated recently by the senate.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
TO INCREASE FRANCHISE TAX.
to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb. 20.-Senator Ut ley introduced a bill late yesterday afternoon which it is said will in crease the franchise tax paid by in- surance companies to a level win that paid by other corporations doing business in the state.
 The bill was referred to the com mittee on Banks and Banking.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20

Dan c. Harris of Tupelo, who has been in the navy at San Diego, Cal ifornia, and later in the east, has been released from service, and after a visit to his mother at Tupelo is now at Searcy visiting his sister, Mrs. Ray Toler.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
NOTICE.

The Jackson County Medical Socie- ty will meet Monday, February "A, in the office of Dr. 0. E Jones in New port for the purpose of electing off cers and the transaction of any other business that may come before the organization. All members urged to be present.
 Dr. Ira H. Erwin, Secretary.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20

Miss Ida Parish spend Wednesday at Little Rock, returning on the even ing train.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20
IF A MULE COULD TALK
 HE'D CUSS.

The driver of the Stand ard Oil tank wagon is a good roads booster, and if the four mules he used in trying to pull his wagon out of the mud could talk, no doubt they would have something interesting to say.
 The driver was returning from a trip in Oil Trough when the wagon went deep in mud. He secured another team of mules from a far mer and when an attempt was made to lift the wagon from the mud the WAGON WAS PULLED IN TWO.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-20

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The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18
PERSHING COMMENDS
 AMERICAN SOLDIERS

Captain F.. Nj. Robinson received the following General Order, sent him since reaching Flagstaff, which will be of interest to all service men who served under General Pershing:
 G. H. O.
 General Orders No. 38-A.
 American Expeditionary Forces,
 France, February 2S, 1919. My Fellow Soldiers:
 Now that your service with the American Expeditionary Forces is about to terminate, l can not let you go without personal word. At the call of arms, the patriotic young man hood of America eagerly responded and became the formidable army whose decisive victories testify to it's efficiency and its valor. With the sup port of the nation firmly united to defend the cause of liberty, our army has executed the will of the people with resolute purpose. Our democ- racy has been tested, and the forces of autocracy have been defeated. To the glory of the citizen-soldier, our troops have faithfully fulfilled their trust, and in a succession of brilliant offensiveS have overcome the menace to our civilization.
 As an individual, your part in the world war has been an important one in the sum total of our achievements. Whether keeping lonely vigil in the trenches, or gallantly storming the enemy's stronghold; whether enduring monotonous drudgery at the rear, or sustaining the fighting line at the front, each has bravely and efficiently played his part. By willing sacrifice of personal rights; by cheerful endur- ance of hardship and privation; by vigor, strength and indomitable will, made effective by thorough organiza- tion and cordial cooperation, you in spired the war-won Allies with new life and turned the tide of threatened defeat into overwhelming victory.
 With a consecrated devolution to duty and a will to conquer, you have loyalty served your country. By your exemplary conduct a standard has been established and maintained never before attained by any army. With mind and body as clean and strong as the decisive blows you delivered against the foe, you are soon to re- turn to the pursuits of peace. In leaving the scenes of your victories, may I ask that you carry home your high ideals and continue to live as you have served-an honor to the princi- ples for which you have fought and to the fallen comrades you leave be- hind.
 It is with pride in our success that I extend to you my sincere thanks for your splendid service to the army and to the nation.
 Faithfully,
 JOHN J. PERSHING,
 Commander-in-C Chief.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18
Ne,os of Soldiers and Sailors
WOULD NOT RIDE
 WITH GEN. PERSHING

Elsie Janis was giving show for the officers of the general staff at the Chaumont headquarters. Gen. Persh- ing sat in the front row. Some wist- ful doughboys "rubbered" at an open window.
 Elsie halted the performance.
 "Come right in, boys. Pm out here to entertain you. I don't care any thing about these exalted person ages"
 General Pershing quickly turned in his seat.
 "Yes, come in!" he said.
 When the show was over the com- edienne came up to the commander of the A. F.. F., and calling him by the playful diminutive she doesn't hes itate to use, said:
 "Gen, they won't let me go to the front"
 "Where do you want to go?"
 She told him.
 "You may come with me in my car. :"
 "Not on your life, Genw She drew herself up in mimic military fashion Everywhere there would be salutes- this way-for General Pershing' She saluted stiffly, with a stern wis age. "All eyes would be for the gen. eral. Nobody would notice poor little me running along behind. No, sir-ee! If Pm going anywhere I want to be the whole show"