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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
President, III, Gives Way
To Col. House on Council
Wilson Ready to Grant
Philippines Imme diate
independence, Baker Says

general of the Philippines, followed
Mr.. Baker with the statement that his
experience in the islands had con-
vinced him that the obstacles 10 in
dependence tina, appeared 10 exist a
few years ago had been cleared away.
The MISSION, including forty ptoml-
nent Iillplnos and headed by Manuel
Quekon. presiden, OF the senate, pre-
senied a formal memorial asking indie
pendenoe and pointing particularly TO
the record OF the Philippines in the
great war.
The Prssiden.s Letter.
In replying the secretary read
Prcsidcn, Wilson's letter addressed TO
him under date OF March ). II was
a. follows:
"Will you please express to The
gentlemen of the commission repre-
senting the Philippine legislaturerrs
regret that | shall be unable TO see
them personally on their arrival in
Washington. as well as my hope tina,
their mission will be a source Of sat
isfaction to them and that it will re-
suit in bringing about the desirable
conditions set forth in the joint feso-
luton Of the legislature approving the
Icontiousd on PAGE Z. Column ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
Special Filipino Mission Is
Told American People Love
Liberty Too Well to Deny
II 10 Others.

WASHINGTON. April 4-Mem-
bers OF the special mission Of the
Philippine legislature here seeking
immediate independence for the Is.
lands, were told today by Secretary
Baker that he spoke President vii.
SON, mind when he said he believed
the time had com. TO grant the com.
ple,e independence desired by the
Filipino people.
The war secretary also said he be
lieved the mission would be able to
carry home word that the American
people loved liberty too dearly to deny
il to others
He read a letter lei, by Presiden,
Wilson when he went to Europe, ex-
pressing the hope that the mission
would result in bringing about the
desirable end, Sc, forth in the joint
resolution of the legislature"
Francis Burton Harrison, governor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
MAY PROVE FAILURE

II. A. Harber, who shot himself il
the breast yesterday afternoon At hi,
home, 1915 South Agnew street, ha,
4 good chance for recovery. IL wa,
stated At the Emergency hospital this
afternoon. Harber rested well las,
night and has improved steadily to-
day, il was said.
Hsrber, according to the police
shot himself following q period d
heavy drinking. He said he wai
just tired Of Me. Hospital authori.
ties say that Harber now is anxious
10 get we'll
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04

was established in a house in vaux
Champagne. Two casualties were
suffered in making this relief. To
our front through the northern edge
Of Attigny was the Aisne canal and
river. The enemy had reueated to
the north side and except for oeea-
sional shells, the sector was very
quiet On the night Of the 10Th, the
First battalion and on the 18th the
Third battalion relieved the Second
battalion. These reliefs were accom-
plished without loss.
Patollsrs Killed.
Shortly after midnight Of the 2lst
information was received from divi-
sion headquarters that il vas reliably
reported the enemy had made further
withdrawal and despite assurances
Mat he had not, orders were issued
for patrols TO cross the Aisne river
and gain definite Information. The
report proved erroneous. The patrols
suffered five casualties, two dead, two
wounded and one captured. Private
Lester Smith Of c Company. the sole
survivor Of one pstrol, escaped BY
swimming the canal. receiving . bulle,
(csrt'nvsd on psss ., ssssma &,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
War Victims
Given, Er..
Silk Things
Clothing Drae Results in
Collection Of Many Fancy
Garments,
"Mefci, ma M selle 20

"Merci, mam'selle,"
Wha, will the French and Belgian
young ladies say when they get those
pink silk what.cha. call-ems--those
fancy stockings and high.heeled vari-
colored slippers hat Oklahoma City
women contributed IN the Red Gross
clothing drive las, Sunday,
Lots Of Fancy Clothing.
II one ever entertained the idea
tha, the only garments contributed d
to war sufferers were Of the red ilan-
ltel and coarse cotton variety, I've
would have been dlsllusioned yes,er-
day upon visiting the warehouse
where they are stored, and watching
members OF the Lions club sorting
and packing them.
Dozens OF apparently perfectly
good hats OF all sizes and shapes
were contributed; hundreds OF pairs
OF fancy slippers and dancing pumps
silk, embroidered and open work
stockings by the dozens; coise,s with
months OF service III them; scores oi
ted-er, silk undergarments, and lots
and lots Of other things.
In the mems department, the cloth
ing was le. fragile bu, no less use
able. Good. stout suits OF clothing
by the scores were given, as were
numerous neck,ies, shoes, shirts and
other articles
Shoes Of All Siies.
Shoes ranged from baby bootees to
mud scow" sizes
No property Of any value had been
found in the clothing up to last night
except one life insurance policy. VIII
Randle was the name OF the insured
and Lulu Randle the beneiiciaary.
Work OF sorting the clothing and
packing II into gunnysacks 70. ship,
meut shssad.is .saeectsd TO, be com.
plsted tomorrow.
Several dolls and other toys wer,
included. but these arc to be used fol
local charitable purposes.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
BRITAIN WILL
CONTINUE As
FRENCH ALLY
Lloyd George ReaSsureS
France of Loyalty,
PREMIER DENIES BREAK
EnvoyS Transact Business
With House of Chair,

WASHINGTON, April 4-Pre,i-
dent Wilson is confined TO his bed ~
Z Paris with a severe cold. On
Rear Admiral Grayson the pre,i-
dents physician, cabled Secretary
Tumul,y today that the president
caught cold yesterday and was unable
to be about. although his condition
was not regarded as serious.
Col, +. NJ House took the presi-
dents place at the meeting OF the
council Of four today.
The presidents cold Is alsliaht one
Rear Admiral Crayson, the president !
physician said today, and one day,
rest probably will cure Il, Doctor
GraySom sent the president TO bed a.
Z preventive measure. The cold de-
vsloped last night.
The president. who retired At 4
o'eleek last night. rested comfortably
threQeh the night
White House officials recalled TO-
~ that The president always throw,
oil he, deepest colds quickly. The,
we're confident that his active work .,
the peace conference would not be in.
tefrupted for more than day or two
PARIS. April Although Presi-
dent Wilson was confined TO his room
today with a cold. the council Of four
met in the Paris White House n
usual. II Is understood that Heces.
ssry matters will be referred TO the
sick room. or that the eonferees will
consult the president personally i
occasion arises.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
JERRY SMITH
AND l|lLARD
APP0|NTEES
Former Traffic Policeman TO
Head Police Department,
LILLARD CITY COUNSEL OR
Both New City Officers *
pected to Accept Positions

Mayor Walton this morning an
nounced o. appointment, OF Ross l,il.
lard as municipal counselor and J.
NJ, CJ.rry") Smith. a former traffic
officer, as chief OF police Mr.. Wal.
ton said he was no, ready to an
nounee the remainder of the appoint
men,s under his office.
In naming Lillard as municipal
counselor Mayor Walton said he is
ooniiden, he will discharge the duties
of his office in a thoroughly capable
and efficient manner.
Army Career Cited.
AT a sacrifice Of his own interests
Mr. Lillard left this city to the
army" Mayor Walton said this
morning. He served his country on
the battlefield with bravery and loyal
". A wound stripe bears mute tcs-
iimony that he was willing TO make
the supreme sacrifice think that
he should be given an opportunity to
make good hack home and | am 60
ing 70 give him a chance
+ Mayor Walton said tina, the posi-
ton had not formally been Offered
l.illard but that he was confident
Lillard would accept
That the record made while a mem.
bss oi the police force warrants the
appointment OF Smith as chief ol
police, was stated by Mayor Walton
Smith Best Qualified"
Smith Is 4 man who will stand for
law enforcement" said the city execu-
tive. "He will not stand for the pro-
lection Of special interests in any way
From the large list OF men available
for the position | believe Smith to be
the bes, qualified"
Mayor Walton received a letter to-
day from County Attorney Rober:
Burns in which Burns complimented
him on his choice for chief Of police
Il know Of no man ] would rather
see chief Of police than Big Jerry
smith, wrote Burns. 'He will,
think. make an ideal chief and is
above rcproach."
Mayor Walton said that the date
Of effectiveness Of the appointments
had not been designated owing TO the
unsettled condition Of the board OF
commissioners. He said. however
that they would be effective probably
within the next few dsys.
Salaries Nay Conflict
Mayor Walton Is confronted BY the
issue Of paying two chiefs Of police
at the same time, In the event tina,
Smith takes office before the expira-
ton Of former Chief Nichols vacation
The charter provides that each city
employe Is entitled to two weeks vsca
tion each year with full pay. Nichols
was granted vacation last week
which will not expire for a week We,
Mayor Walton said he would have ic
investigate the details before making
a statement.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
BLACK TOM EXPLOSION
DAMAGE AWARD HEAVY

JERSEY CITY, N. ]. April l--A
verdict awarding $@l3,J0 for dam
ages arising out Of the disastrous
Black Tom island explosion 10 New
York harbor in July 1916, was given
by the supreme court here today ~
favor OF B. H. Howell Son & Co.
New York sugar refiners. against the
Lehigh Valley railroad. The Howell
firm lost sugar stored in Lehis''
warehouses here.
The railroad coniended that the fire
which followed the explosion origi.
mated 6n property not owned BY thu
defendant and spread to the ware
houses.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
WILSON PRAISES
SCHOOL ACTION
Superintendent Says us Big
Recommendation for City,

Liberality Of the pespiS u Oklaho-
me City In voting . bod iasue q 9i,-
Wo000 and the extra tax levy for
SCHOOL puspeses 10 unerses4entsd In
seAsoi history, according 70 State Su.
pedatesdsMl h. Il. WIisoa, snd l.
the Ofealset Recommendation That
othho'.a Ciiy' could possis)y. bs
III. sesiea q Ne part Of u veesss,
y ~ .poases 0aishena CIV b {
slass x.ess .hss seacsa sysssn s,wm
y lseee6 = aoae q tls eoane!y..
III eeliD q IL voeese hefe IN
0alaeowo CIV, ~ capital q the
stats - II seAeel money quesllon
b 6oue4 h have : wholesome effect
thsos1nost IL renaaih6es q he
stsss' ~ II. WlhlA = -.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04

Big Jerry" Smi,h--debonair. hand.
some, smiling, gigantic "Jerry'-wili
walk from his job as floorwalker at
The Kerr Dry Goods compDy Note
within few days. and enter the po-
lice station as chef OF police. Hist
appointment was announced this
morning by Mayor Walton.
Smith is known TO every man.
woman and child in Oklahoma City
For a number of years he was traffic
policeman at the corner OF Nam and
Robinson and Main and Harvey
streets. He qui, hi traffic post las,
October TO go with the dry goods
company
Smith is six feet, six inches high.
His ready smile, courtesy and gentle
ness endeared him 10 every motorst
particularly the ladles--who passed
his gigantic figure aS he stood be
tween rows ,pf moving cars on Main
stree, up TO the time he left the po-
| nee department
Smith prior TO his resignation had
been with the police department for
eleven years. He is W years old he
is married and lives at 1901 East
Eleventh street. lie has NJ children.
The new chief OF police said this
morning tina, he had little to say OF
the appointment, in view OF the iac,
that he had not a, that time been no.
tif,ed OF il by Mayor Walton. He
said he will accept the office.
AS \ member Of the police depart
ment for eleven years feel that ! am
thoroughly familiar with the duties OF
chief" Smith said. II will stand for
rigid enforcement Of the law, and will
show fear or favor 10 no one"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
No Oissensions
Exist, Premier Says

PARIS, April 4.-Prem'er Lloyd
George OF Great Britain, In . state
ntent to the Petit Parisien today. de-
MES the report generally prevalent
that he is an obstinate opponent Of the
guarantees asked by France Agains,
Z renewed stack ny Germany.
sDissensionsl" the premier asked,
do you seriously think they can ever
exist between our two countriesf
] have seen the scourge OF war
bat Is II not iron sincere discussion
that a final agreement must emerge
between France and Enslsndl Our
understanding has remsined complete
and absolute Enslishmen did moi
come 10 fight by the side Of the French
10 give your country merely relative
security during . limited period. No,
they mean France to hsve absolute Sc
curlty IN the future.
"You know what sacrifices England
has made and you know we'll that
England does not regret them. She Il
sssdy 70 make fresh oAes ifft becomes
nscesssry 10 guarantee the peace and
Independence Of France.
| have seen the scourse Of war
loosed on France BY Germany.
We do not intend that there shall
be q third time and shouh Il be
fifty years hence, Francs will
again find England by heS side
with oil her wealth and power for.
mark we'll my words, the Wild
hast must be mastered.
ut is mastered at present, but II
one day Il raises IN head ready 10
spring, Il will find itself again
faced by France and England,
united 10 brotherhood"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
STATE AUDITOR GETS
MUCH MONEY IN 1918

A total Of C.6O8,47JH wa, collected
by the state auditor during the 1918
calendar year to the credit OF the gen.
eral revenue fund Of the state. accord
ing TO figures furnished this morning
by Frank Garter, state auditor. to
members Of the legislature who arc
supporting the $S000000 road bond
proposal. The information. Il Is un-
derstood, 10 to be used in supporting
the bonds.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
CHICAGO MANS WIFE
KILLED SELF, VERDICT

CHICAGO. April Mrs Irving
c. Black, wife Of . wealthy Chicago
business man. found shot with . rifle
bullet In the basement OF their subur.
ban home. committed suicide, accord.
ing TO . report 10 Coroner Peter N.
Hoffman, by Edward II. tHsttoc to-
day.
Mrs, Black was found with . bulle,
hole through the roof Of her moath
Wednesday. Her husband expressed
the opinion that she had accidentally
sho, herself while At target practice
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
BOARD OF EDUCATION
WILL MEET TONIGHT

Prompted by . desire to begin worl;
on the proposed new school buildings
here As soon As possible, the board Of
education will meet tonight At 8
o'clock At the Irving school 10, make
final plans for handling the bond issue
money, although new members OF the
board Of education have not been
seated and the new advisory commit
tee will have no voice in the pro-
ceedings. Archi,eets At the meeting
tonight. who will submit propositions
for buildings are: +. p. Boyd, Hawk
and Psrr, Layton and Smith. ?. II.
Westhefs and Leonard n. Bailey
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
COUNTERFEIT DOLLAR
BILL IS HELD HERE

A eleverly counterfeited $40 bill
which, was taken some time ago. wa,
being displayed by James G. Findlay,
head Of the bureau Of investigation,
this morning. The bill was in reality
a 81 bill with an additional cipher
pasted after the figure wherever it
occurred.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
eu,gv,Ark'S Claims
Ito0tnd Fav0eably

! tAklS, April @-(Havas. )-The %.
Dlsetious oi Denmark ore regarded fs-
ofably n Tie peace conference. TIN
96lia lsays. ''IndicatIons srt thai
Qopmesk wili seeev>s Ne pan Of tn
4leswis. .holstsin which shs T.
, fss ssaisssse., y. sswspslsf ssd..
~ 1oeilol 10 selufA y Denmsst
VlCApol toluy, ~ natives q Sclles-
StG.I e(D10j1 vlso sesvel h ths Ger.
~. 81 ~ v'Fs atsa prisoner
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-04
Forest Farm One of Best
Fortified Hun Positions
On Entire Western Front

tSD1TORs NOTE-This II the fifth
Of q series Of six articles by Colonel
Bloor. cainnnander Of the itsnd Infantry,
composed partly OF Oklahoma National
0uArdsmsn. on operations In France.
This tells Of preparations for the at
tack on the German positions at Forest
Farm, one OF the most bitterly con.
tested positions on the western front
mana AFTER the French had JAILED fcg
this official history appears tomorrow. }
That afternoon orders were received
taking the regiment. less one battalion,
oul Of division reserve. in which'it Il
had been put the day previous, and
again placing Il in the front line. On
the Inn the Third battalioa, remain.
InG In division reserve proceeded 70
Dficourt The First batiaIiea went
ints seeimsatal reserve abcut Z kilo.
meter southeast Of Vaux Champagne,
and the Second battalion under Ma
jos Aosrissey. reinforced with fegi.
mental machine gun company, Ssokes
sn1 " nsal. guns continued forward
10 vaux Champagns end that night
relieved the l<Sfd lnianaey h On OF.
post position between vsux Cham.
|pasne end AstisaX Rsoin.ntal P. c,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-24
ATWE[L FARM SALE TOTALS $4,000;
q TWO PICS SOLD FOR RED CROSS

also got two fine gifts at $3.50 and
another at $39.
Hogs Sold for Red Cross.
Two tiny belt" pigs were sold for
the benefit of the Green township
chapter of the Red Cross Tom Con-
min paid IS for choice and donated
1t back for sale. The two were then
put together and were bought by Bur-
ley Jordan for $3.50. Irwin Oler bid
in three belt" sows at $50, having
bid for choice with privilege of all
three. Earl Welsh secured two fine
gifts at $50 for the pair, two more for
$88 and others at varying prices. Ed
Johnson got one belt" SOW at $45.
and Frank Clements paid $3.50 for a
good Duroc. Harry Crook took such
an interest in the hog ring that he in
vested in 1874 in gifts, while Grant
Watkins. Of Williamsburg, secured
six small shoats at $14.2O per head.
Taken straight through the list the
prices brought by the hogs were fairly
satisfactory, and the same may be
said as to cows, in the main.
The sale was conducted by Col. Con-
milf, Albert Hindman, of Hagerstown,
and Glenn Conway, of Moreland. Ray
Swallow, of the American Trust and
Savings, acted as clerk, and Will
Lewis, president of the Williamsburg
National bank, was cashier. The sale
totaled, in round numbers. $4,000.
Among the buyers whose names ap-
peared on the sales sheet were: Lew
Hinshaw. Everett Clark, Tom Haisley,
Albert Gilmer. Enos Thornburg. C. ].
Atkinson. of Economy; Milton Catey,
Frank Brown, Carl Wilson, Wayne
Williams, Lewis Johnson, Charles
Goodson, Harvey Davis, Ad Cheno.
with. ]. r. McQuiston, A. Newly,
Frank Brooks. Paul Gates. Harvey
Crook, Dick Milburn, Nathan Charles,
Charles Brinkley, Duke Milburn and
AL Jeffries.
The best cows at the Atwell sale
were sold after the tent blew down,
five of them selling at from 500 to
$3.50. The nearly new five passenger
Ford car sold for 1887.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-24
Care of Silk Fabric
ey GRACE e. HADLEY.
Home Demonstration AGENT,

VtOUtS f%SCUts
In the care of silk fabrics the points
to be remembered are that they are
easily effected by heat and that aka
lies destroy them. In laundering silk
use luke warm water, avoid strong
soaps and iron with moderately hot
iron. These precautions are taken be-
cause Of the yellowing and stiffening
of silk with heat, and the destructive
effect of the alkali. The use of white
silk. crepe de chine and georgette
crepe, especially for collars, cuffs and
other trimmings has made the care
Of silk fabrics matter of special in
terest. The period of service of gar
ments made from any of these mate
rails as well as white silk gloves and
washable satin fabrics is greatly pro-
longed If the above precautions are
taken.
Dyeing Silk.
If the fabric is all silk, then an all
silk dye can be used, but if the fabric
is mixture of cotton and silk cot
ton silk dye should be used. The dye
ing of silk is very difficult process
because of the effect of heat on silk
fabrics and the weighing material
present in the silk. 1t is advisable to
use the silk in it's original form as
long as possible and to avoid dyeing
except in unusual cases. At all times
small sample should be tested first
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-24

100000 for salaries and expenses: ]"
the board Of pharmacy $4,000 for en-
forcing the anti-narcotic law, and
others.
Representative Symons, OF Lewis
vile, banker, moved that the depart
ment furnish the house members
"itemized statements where not set
out in the appropriation measure" by
Monday afternoon. Speaking on his
motion, he said he intended no re-
Election on any one but he added. 1T
would leave q better taste in our
mouths and in the mouths Of the peo-
pie II we know exactly how this mon
ey that we are called upon to appro-
pirate is to be expended"
Answering the members, represen-
tative Swain said that II they would
study the report of the visiting COM
mittee, which submitted recommends
tons on which the appropriation
measure is based, they could get the
information. Questions raised by
other members whether the depart
ment could give the information re-
quested by Monday afternoon led
Speaker Eschbach to suggest that the
house arise from the committee of the
whole Monday afternoon and continue
the study of the bill until such a time
as the information was furnished.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-24
DARN Sale
Il Calendar
BRuARY IS

l.. o. Mansfield, north of Richmond.
Union pike.
c. M. Wagner, miles south Of Ell
dorado.
Roberts and Brosier, Camden.
McCordKinsinger, east OF Cam
bridge City.
d. r.. Funk. 2 miles northeast OF
Richmond.
FEBRUARY 2e
Ed Johnson, 21a miles southwest OF
Williamsburg, miles northwest OF
Richmond.
J. O. Ballinger. near Economy.
NJ. d. and Irwin Doddridge. 3h
miles southwest of Brownsville.
James Donohue, 11a miles northwest
OF College Corner
D FEBRUARY ~
Daniel Markey, 3 miles south Of
West Manchester.
r. r. Kelly, G. Duggins, L. Davis.
miles southwest Of Eaton.
L. w. Hensley. mile north Of Rich
mond.
John Copeland. u mile south OF
Dublin.
w. l.. Fleisch. 3H miles southeast
of Boston.
ps FEBRUARY %
w. Glander. 3 miles southeast OF
West Manchester.
Warner Fleisch, Z miles southeast OF
Richmond.
Chas. Burg. / mile east OF Jack
sonburg.
Cleverton and wissler, 21a miles
south Of Hiser's Station.
MARCH 8
l.. c. King. 6 miles northwest OF
Richmond.
j. r. lookout and H. A. Scott, one.
quarter mile north of Hagerstown.
MARCH 4
w. A. Kirby, " mile north of Hag
erstown.
MARCH is
Skinner and Austin, miles west
of Centerville.
MARCH 8
Willard Cox, 31s miles north Of Mo
doc.
MARCH
Oscar Rich. IN miles northwest Of
Richmond.
MARCH II
Oliver Hodgin, 1 mile south Of New
Paris.
MARCH "a
Dock lookout. near Losantsville.