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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-11-06
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-11-06
Real Estate

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The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
WOMEN ELECT
OFFICERS TODAY
Mrs. Hodgkins, Mrs. Tucker
And Mrs. Stoner Seek
Federation Presidency.

Three candidates were nominated
yesterday at the annual meeting Of
the District of Columbia Federation
of Women's Clubs. Jewish Temple,
Eighth and 1 streets northwest.
Presidential candidates were Mrs
Marie Hodgkins. Mrs. Mary Logan
Tucker and Mrs. Wesley Martin Sto-
ner. Mrs. Josephine l.. Jacobs was
nominated for first vice-president, and
Miss Mary O'Toole for second vice
president. The election occurs TODAY.
DIR. Earle budding. of West Vir-
Einia. president of the Prisoners Re
lief Society. was one of the speakers.
lie told of the work of his organiza-
ton in aiding the ex-convict TO re-
sumo his place or a better one III So
ciety.
Orrin Lester, of the Treasury De-
partment. urged the need of thrift.
Mrs. Emma Sanford Chiffon, presi-
dent w. c. T. L., read the annual
report. A bouquet was presented to
Mrs. Court Wood. retiring president
in appreciation of her four years of
service in the local Federation OF
Women's Clubs.
Various departments of the or
ganization will give their reports at
this mornings session. Short ad-
dresses will be given at the after
noon meeting by Mrs. Nina c. Van
Wrinkle. head of the women's bu-
reau. police department. Miss Lucy
Minnigerode, public health service
and Mrs. NJ. Neale, of the Employ
ment Bureau.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
few FOLKS HAVE
GRAY HAIR NOW
WellKnown Local Druggist Say.
Everybody Is Using Old Time Re-
eipe of Sage Tea and Sulphur.

Hair that loses its color and
iUstre. or when it fades. turns gray.
dull and lifeless. is caused by a
lack of sulphur in the hair Our
grandmother made mixture of
Sage Tea and sulphur to keep her
locks dark and beautiful and thou
sands Of women and men who value
hat even color. that beautiful dark
shade of hair which is so attractive.
is" only this old-time recipe
Nowadays we get this famous
mixture improved by the addition of
other ingredients by asking at any
iruS store for a bottle of "wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound"
which daTkens the hair so naturally,
30 evenly that nobody can possibly
ell it has been applied You just
ismpen a sponge or soft brush with
I and draw this through your hair.
eking one small strand at a time.
BY morning the gray hair disap-
bears; but what delights the ladies
With Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
compound is that. besides beauti-
'ully darkening the hair after a few
Implications. it also brings back the
gloss and lustre and gives it an ap-
Dearance of abundance.-Adv
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07

President Grant t1s.soe tous,. Press
dent lincoln (e1.ooo) and the Lev
latham $4,000 tons). Figures give
are on the basis OF deadweight ton
mage
All OF the ships have been 70
christened and their new names VII
remain now that they are the prop
erty OF this government oficiab
said.
To CAarEe for Damage By Crew<
A navy investigating board begas
work Of estimating damage done b.
German crews 20 ships before the,
were seized in United States port
when war was declared on Germany.
This damage will be assessed aeains
the allowance made by the Inter-Allies
council on the German indemnity fos
ships turned over 90 the allied coun,
tries.
Damage done 90 the I>eviatban alons
amounted to more than 1900, ,O05.
Acting Secretary Roosevelt said to-
day that when the navy board com
pletes its work the bill for damaes
will be submitted to be deducted from
the allowance made Germany on hea
ships as part OF her indemnity.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
CHILD HAS COST
S1,327 WHEN 6
Adequate Wage for Family
Men Is Topic Of Con-
ference Here.

The high cost of raising children
and the need of an adequate wage
scale to enable each man to bring up
his family in comfort were the sub
jects under discussion yesterday at
the second meeting of the Conference
on Child Welfare Standards. now be-
ing held at the Washingtn Hotel
IAN addition of $l,327 to the ex-
penditure of the average family is
necessary to raise a child to the age
of years." declared Prof. w. s.
Ogburn. of the National War Labor
Board, who spoke on Family In
come and the Cost of Child Care"
The average cost. however. he said.
is greater than that sum. The actual
cost of food consumed by the child
between l and 10 years of age amounts
to 81. 40, he declared. He asserted that
the mother of the family made this
sacrifice. often becoming a domestic
drudge that her family may be fed
and clothed.
Dean S. T.. Breckenridge, of the
University of Chicago. told of the at
tempts to evolve Il family budget te
bridge the gap between the family in
come and the expenditures necessary
to care for children.
Tsat State legislation was proceed
ing slowly to remedy these defects.
industry by industry, was asserted.
Laws. she stated. are gradually being
passed to abolish many of the abuses
now existing in industry and which
were many times more prevalent
twenty-five years ago.
National authorities on the child
question spoke at both the morning
and afternoon sessions.
Subjects under discussion today are:
Protection of the Health of Mothers
and Children Children in Need of
Special Care" Child Labor" Vari-
Gus phases will be presented by dele
gates from abroad and national lead
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
CLEANUP Drive
us BEGUN HERE
Health Officer Asks Resi-
dents Cooperate in
Campaign.

Yesterday was the first day of the
cleanup Washington" campaign.
started by DIR. William C. Fowler.
District health officer. A force of
inspectors was at work all day in
vestigating the condition of the
streets and alleys.
'ntDr. Fowler asks the public at
fsrge-to cooperate with the health
officials to make Washington a
cleaner city. Remedies for existing
unsanitary conditions will be sug-
gested by the department.
DIR. Fowler wants the citizens to
give particular attention to their
rear yards. stables, garages. alleys.
cellars and front yards. In cases
where neighbors refuse to clean up
their premises. the health depart
ment should be notified.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
us. WILL GET
SO FOE. SHIPS
Peace Treaty VIII Give
Seized Vessels to This
Nation, Report.

Payment of claims OF the United
States against Germany will be
made in part through the transfer
of German ships. according to au-
thoritative reports here yesterday.
Reported decision of the Peace
Conference. automatically adding
eighty-nine seized German ships TO
Americas feet, for a money con-
sideration." will help cover the
United States bill of damages
against Germany. officials say.
Although details Of the confer
ence decision have not been re-
ceived. Shipping Board officials
said the United States would be
awarded $4,000 tons of shipping
under its terms. Brazil also comes
in for a large amount of tonnage
under the reported decision. will
get about 100000 tons. IT was re-
ported.
Claims OF this government against
Germany embrace the loss of s5O oOo
tons OF shipping through subma- zine
sinkings- They also include unset
tied debts, originating as long ago
as the sinking of the Lusitania, ON
cials said.
Large Ships IncIuded.
Among the seized ships which an
parently are to be permanently ADD
ed to the American fleet are the
now famous George Washington
(1S,Soo tons). America 10000 tons).
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
How to Keep Ase-Lines
and Wrinkles Away

Don't forget that the woman wh<
smiles eiII have a skin more free
from wrinkles than the woman who
frowns. When wrinkles begin 20 sp-
pear IL is a good plan 20 bathe the
face once a day for awhile In a harm
less solution made by dissolving an
ounce OF powdered saXolite in a half
pint Of witch hazel.
This is remarkably effective in eras-
ing the hateful lines. not only be-
cause Of its astringent action which
ughtens the skin and thus irons out
the lines. but also because OF a help
full tonic effect which improves capil-
larry circulation and nerve tone. There
is nothing better for fiabby cheeks or
chin. Be sure to ask the druggist for
the powdered saxolite.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
GIRL DIES In BATHTUB
OF SCALDING WATER

Sheffield. Ala, May e.-Drowned in a
bath tub of scalding water. presum-
ably after fainting or being asphyxi-
ated by fumes from a gas water heat
er. the body of the lS-year-old daugh-
ter OF NJ. s. liansbrouch. editor of
the Tri-Cities Daley. was found in her
home last night. The girls body. half
clad. with the scalding water pour
ing into the tub from the open fau-
Get. was discovered by an elder
sister.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
So Per Cent Of Army
Has Been Demobilized

Fifty-three per cent of the army
has been demobilized since the
armistice was signed. the War De-
partment announced yesterday.
Between November IL and Nav
j. a total of 1.929.214 officers and
men were discharged. On November
IL. the army totalled 3.670.SSS men
9'he estimated strength of the
army. not including marines. on
April 20 was 1.775,9O7.
The present strength in the
A E F. is Sc per cent of the
strength November IL, and the
strength in the United States, SO
per cent.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
1000 OVERSEE MEN
BACK FROM FRANCE

Newport News, Va, May 6.-Ap-
proximately 1000 officers and men Of
the A. Z. F. arrived here aboard the
battleship Conencticut and the trans
port Madawaska today.
On the Connecticut were six casual
companies of Marines, additional units
of the SD Pioneer Infantry and four
casual officers.
First troops of the Blue and Gray
Division (G9th). to arrive in this coun-
try were on board the Madawaska.
Troops of the 18th included the u4th
regiment of infantry composed mostly
of New Jersey troops with a sprink-
ling OF Virginians.
A detachment from base hopitais
Nos. q. IS and 96 and a small number
of casuals completed the list.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
HUNS WELCOME FOOD
CARGO FROM AMERICA

New York. May 6.-Germany has a
hearty welcome in store for Ameri-
cans bringing food. according to off,
GERS and crew of the u. s. Shipping
Boards vessel Victorious, that docked
here today after a trip to Hamburg
with a cargo Of wheat for the Ger
mans.
The Victorious was met by numerous
tugs and small craft as II neared
Hamburg. and was escorted into the
port in gala fashion.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
Hurley Will Meet
Pacific Shipbuilders

Chairman Hurley will meet the west
coast shipbuilders to talk over per-
sonally with them their grievances
concerning cancellation of shipbuilding
contracts. he announced late yester-
dav.
Hurley sent telegram to the Pa
cific coast yards asking them TO send
committee to Washington for the
conference
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
FLEET CORPORATION
SUES TWO RAILROADS

The Emergency Fleet Corporation
yesterday filed a claim with the l. C
c. for Sl6i.oo0 against the Pennsyl-
vania and the Philadelphia and Real
ing Railroads.
1t is alleged by the Fleet Corpora
tion that the American International
Shipbuilding Company, operating the
Hog Island Shipyard, has been COM
PEELED to do its own switching at the
Hog Island yard.
The commission is asked to estab-
lish a provisional charge of $3.77 "A
car. as the minimum charge for serv-
ices which have been performed by
the Hog Island operators and which.
it is claimed. should have been doue
by the two railroads.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
So WEEK PENSION
FOR HUSBANDS DEATH

Wilmington. Del. May 6.-Mrs.
Helena V. Lacey. widow of Howard
NJ. Lacey. a taXicab driver. murder
ed here New Year night. was award
cd a weekly allowance of IS for the
death of her husband by the State
Industrial Liza bility Board.
The widow has asked fo- compen-i
sation on the ground that he came
to his death while employed by the
company.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
SIS MINIMUM ASKED
FOR WESTERN WOMEN

st. Paul. Mimi. May GA minimum
wage of SIS per week for women and
girls in st. Paul. Minneapolis and Du-
luth and a statewide minimum of $13. 80
weekly for women. girls and boys, was
demanded ny Miss Eliza Evans. sec
retary of the Minnesota Minimum
Wage, Commission.
Miss Evans said she based her
figures on Government statistics on
the cost of living.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
REPORT VILLA FORCES
ACTIVE NEAR PARRAL

Additional information of Villas re-
newed activity in Mexico reached the
State Department yesterday. Adviccs
said merely that villa is operating
near Parral and gave no details.
The American fishing schooner.
Cape Horn. held by Mexican authori-
ties. was taken under the suspicion
that the schooner had been fishing in
Mexican territorial waters, it was
said. The release of the vessel is ex-
Dacted
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
Shows How Airplanes
Can Help Police Work

Atlantic City. N. j.. May 6.-Sherifr
Albert Perkins gave a demonstration
here this afternoon of the practical
use of airplanes in police work.
Fears for the safety of Charles II.
Davis. Philadelphia, were allayed here
today when word was received of the
safe arrival of his plane there last
night.
No word had been received all night
from Davis. whose plane was piloteo
by Orton Hoover.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
Predict Textile Strike
Will End This Week

Lawrence. Mass, May 6.-The ex-
ecutive committee of the striking tex
tile workers here announced today
that the strike will probably end this
week.
Members of the committee did not
make known their reasons for believ-
ing that the strike will end
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
Our Boys In Camp

lave withstood hardhp-hou complaint To combat out
ueaks of disease both and peace times it is necessary that
ne liver and kidneys be kept active Rid the body of the pos
and you keep we'll An occasional laxative the
est CT health Such made of May apple aoe and aap
oed into ny sugarcoated pellet and long sold as Dr. Pece
asan Pellets all drug Send Dr. Pierce IO for trial pk.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
Breaks His Glass Eve

Bay City. Mich. May 6. = welIipr
Darby. prisoner in the county iail here.
made an attempt at suicide by diving
headlong down a stairway to an iron
floor.
He broke his .eye-a, glass one.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
Prolific Animals.

New York. May 6.-Two guinea pigs
have too many possibilities. Magis-
trate Folwell ruled in fining John
Murphy so for keeping them in Brook
lyn without permit.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
German Sub Stuck.

Ossining. May GA German sub
marine proceeding down the Hudson
headed suddenly for Sing Sing and
stuck fast in the mud near the prison
walls. Homeward bound.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
Loses His Bankrou.

st. Louis. May 6.-Robert s. Read hid
his money in his hat to foil highway
men. He forgot about the bankroll
when he tipped his hat to a friendly
female.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07

persistent cough or cold.
Jung affections. with Eek.
tonic and upbuiher Of %
8c and $50 bottles for
Drug stnres and other
IRON Dcl.-An Lahorstnry.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-07
Get Rid of That
Persistent Coueh

Stop that weakening,
threatening throat or
mans Alternative. the
years successful use.
sale at the Peoples
leading drussists. OF
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-22
GIANT REFEREE WANTS TO HANDLE
 
 TOLEDO FIGHT
Champ. Takes Initial Work out and Aids in Build
 ing Ring.

Toledo. Ohio, May 21-David F. Fitzgerald, former alderman and ring ifficial of New Haven Conn, arrived tonight to impress upon Tex Rickard. his qualifications as referee of the Jess Willard-Jack Dempsey heavy weight championship battle, July 4th. He is the first candidate for the posi- tion to reach the battle ground.
 Fitzgerald, sx-footer. of 200 pounds, is ring official of 20 years experience He has refereed all of the important ring battle decided in Connecticut. and has given decisions
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-22
NEGRO MURDERER TIED TO TREE AND
 BURNED BY MOB
Sheriff Endeavors to Save
 Man Who Killed Two But is Too Late.

Fl Dorado, Ark, May 21.-Frank Livingston, negro, was tied to tree and burned alive by mob of about 150 men, both white and negroes, about IS, miles from here this after noon It is said that the negro con- fessed that he killed his employer and the latter's wife, MT. and Mrs. Robin son Clay, last night after he had quar- relied with Clay. Their charred bod ies were found in the ruins of their home this morning. A mob was imme diately formed including many ne- groes and captured Livinston this afternoon Sheriff Craig and posse who rushed from here in an effort to prevent the lynching, arrived just a few minutes too late. The mob scat tered when the officers approached. No arrests were made. Livinston re- gently was discharged from the army at Camp Pike:
 Tried to Hide Crime. El Dorado, May 21.-(SpeciaD- Robinson Clay, aged 5 years, a prominent farmer of Union county and his wife, aged 30 years, were mur- dered at their home near here last night, by negro farm hand. The negro afterwards set fire to the home in an effort to hide the crime The negro, who was recently dis charged from the army at Camp Pike, had been working for MT. Clay. A difficulty between the two yesterday led to the killing last night. The ne- tgro's name was not learned. The negro met Mir. Clay in the bafnyard and killed him with an ax. Entering the home the,. negro, using 2 shotgun, beat Mrs. Clay to death. < Ghen dragged the body of fa MT. Clay into the house and set fire to the Structure.
 l Bodies Are Rescued.
 Neighbors attracted by the flames 4H smoke rescued the bodies from Efhe burning house and established the fact of the double murder.
 l Word was sent to Ell Dorado imme- diately and Sheriff Craig and depu- ties leftSfor the scene. Before they
 arrive2s ashoWever, posse of farmers
 hads &ught the negro, obtained his
 confession and had left the scene in.
 tent upon meting out summary pun. ishment
 Mrs. Clay was cousin of County
 Judge L. s Britt. Judge Britt Wed.
 tuesday morning said he could not
 assign any motive for the double murder, and that MT. Clay had nc
 enemies that he knew of. Mir. Clay
 ands1fi wife were natives of this
 countys and were we'll known. They
 had noschildren.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-22
the finish of all of them.

at the finish of all of them
 He refereed contest in which Will lard engaged before he became cham pion. Jimmy Deforest, of Long Branch N Y., a veteran boxer and trainer, arrived today to assume charge of the challenger's work.
 The challenger splashed over muddy roads for six miles as starter to- day and played two games of hand ball. Then. he assisted carpenters in erecting a ring in which he will do his boxing. Seats far 4,000 specta- tors will be built around the ring. Dempsey is puzzled because he re- ceived check for $100 from an ad- mirer entirely unknown to him to buy four $25.00 seats. The sender, en- closing a crisp dollar bill for Demp- sey to buy himself cigar. forgot to give his address. So Jack is wor- ried what to do with the check
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-22
AND CRAWFORD
 BUY NEW BUILDING

The Reap and Crawford Furniture company has purchased the two-story brick building near the corner of Third and Main street to he used as a st0rehouse. The building has 61 1-2 feet frontage and is 120 feet deen. The deal was made through J. E Boyce. president: of the Cotton Belt Savines Bank and Trust com panv and the sum involved was not made public.
 The building purchased is inlmedi- ately behind their present quarters and ia convenient for keeping stocks not on display Reap and Crawford Furniture company was established about twelve years asa md has ex- handed and enlatEed consistently since its ablishment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-22
BEST !. THEATRE.

: Don't make any plans for tonight. Take the advice of Manager. Simon of the Best thearte, and So ta see Priscilla ssDean in. SThes Wicked paT- ling" Ifs black-ice, bitter-sweet, vinegar, e-blackbird kind of title, and Priscilla is just that kind of a star. She is as full of contradictions as the, title. The ever-new problem of
 understanding woman is present
 in this feature with both feet, and poor Kent Mortimer was the most be- 7fuddled man in the world when he
 found that he was in love with a hash-hoJse waitress s-and thief eat the same time and in the same per, son. z
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-22

mittee announced today no contribu- tion of more than one thousand dol lars would be received from any one for the financing of the coming re- publican campaign and launched a plan of countrywide small individual subscriptions.
 The new plan marks the passing of great campaign contributions from corporations and individuals, long the subject of attack by the republi- can party's political opponents. The rev plan, MT. Hays announced, in- wolves the decentralization of money raising into the very smallest contri- buttons from the smallest units of territory. The chairman will outline the new plan in detail at conference here tomorrow and Friday with the republican state chairmen.
 Chairman Hays added that the fin ancing of .~ the republican campaign would be an open book, and that it would accord with the best spirit of the campaign publicity laws of the nation and the states.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-22
DRPHEO THEATRE.

There sswill be gobs of fun at the Orpheo tonight when the Pine Bluff amateurs display their, talents. This is amateur night, and from the list of contestants, fun should prevail throughout.
 The picture program will consist of a five-aot Vitigraph Blue Ribbon fea- ture entitled "The Girl of Today" fea- turing galaxyso of stars. F E 7ass.s' 3
 Commencing Monday May 18th for one week only the Merry Madcaps Musical Comedy Co, for asreturn en-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-22
gagement by special request from fl, many admirers of this popular com m pany of real artists.
HAUBER THEATRE

Sauce for the Goose" the latest Select Picture in which Lewis J. Selz.s nick presents Constance Taln,adge| is the attraction at the Hauber Thes. tre for today. The story has to do with the efforts of young, pretty and neglected wife to win back her husband. The husband, John Sonsta. ble, is a writer and he falls under the influence of a designing widow, who is assisting him in writing a book on "Woman's Struggles" ,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-22
'TOUNSEL SAYS
 FORD ANARCHIST . ;. AND DANGEROUS ]!
R Representative of Tribune Startles Court With His
 Frankness.

Mt, Clemens, Mich, May 21.-A vehement sdenunciation in which Hen ry Ford was characterized not only as an anarchist, but dangerous one, startled spectators in Judge Fuckers court today. The assertion came from Elliott G. Stevenson, of Detroit, one of counsel of the Chicago Tribune which is being sued for one million dollars damages by Mir. Ford on a charge of libel. The pivot of the sl- legged libel published June 23rd. 1916, Fds the, heading of an editorial read
 Ford in an anarchist"
 In his comment, incident to debate on brief in which the plaintiff seeks to limit the evidence. MT. Stevenson alluded to the assassination of Presi- dent Mckinley, the bomb outrages during the preparedness parade at San Francisco, the war time offenses of members of the Industrial Workers of the World, and devoted some time to the "copperheads" of the civil war. He quoted President Lincoln, as writ ing in reference to the banishment into the Confederate lines of Clement l.. Vallandingham, "copperhead" leader of Ohio, as. follows:
 "Must I shoot the simple-minded soldier who deserts, while I must not touch hair of the head of the willy agitator who incites him to desert?''
 "So we say to Henry Ford" the lawyer declared, "you are more re- sponsible for the outrages that have been committed during the war, than any of the men who used direct act ion, because you, a great leader and humanitarian, encouraged them and they believed that v0u rnust he rirht J