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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
DEVASTATING CYCLONE
SWEEPS ACROSS ALL
SOUTHERN MICH CAN

Detroit, pee, SCORES of industrial
plants here and in other citiesN in the
states are temporarily closed or their
production cmtailed by the hurricane
which swept across southern Michigan
late Saturday, according to reports
early today Miles of electric power
wirc were leyelled TO the ground by the
eioo sacks oi poser bian.a 3arv
levellcd at many factories and other
damage done that viii take days to re.
pair.
The demoralized mtcrurbm electric
railways systems in the southern por-
ton of the state viii not he returned TO
normal it was stated Tor several days.
Fresh tales of damage are being re.
ceived as wire communication is being
restored but early today the list of the
deaths remained at six, five Killed
here and one near Jackson. although
hundreds are reported to- have been
injured By flying debris and broken
glass From all over the state come
reports Of buildings damaged, houses
wrecked and trees levcllcd,
Early reports from Lake Eric. Lake
Huron and Lake Michigan points failed
to show any material marine losses
and Lake Superior was said to have
been out Of the path of the storm.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
VOLUNTEERS WORK
NJ INES IN KANSAS,
TRAIN DERA|LED
BEARING TROOPS

Pittsburg, Kansas, Dec. kansas
coal, mined by volunteer workers will
be on the way TO furnace and stove
by noon today. Crews OF workers We're
started from Pittsburg at lO:3O o'clock
this morning to man two steam shovel
strip pits. The first workmen to go
from the military camp established in
pittsburg were members Of the Amerl-
can legion, from Wichita.
a train was run from Pittsburg to
4 shovel plant near Pittsburg, ana to
another plant at Gross, near Mulberry,
carrying the workmen and troops as Il
safety escort.
A train carrying hundreds of work
men volunteering 20 produce coal for
Kansas and several companies OF the
fourth regiment of the Kansas nation
al guard. arrived in Pittsburg at 10
O'Clock over the Santa E'e from Topeka.
The train was delayed several hours at
Humboldt by a derailment, reported to
have hcen caused by an open switch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
TRIPLE PRESENTATION OF
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
CROSS TO RETURNED SOLDIERS

Kirksville, Mo-, Dec. 1.--What is be-
lieved to be the first triple presentation
OF the distinguished service cross in
Missouri, was held here recently when
Capt. j, d. Heiny, intelligence officer
of the l39th Infantry; Lieut.. Ben Tur-
ner, of the 2Sth Infantry and Mrs. Mary
McAnish, mother of Sergt. Levi Girls
void, received the decoration. The pre-
sentation was made by Col, John Par
ker, L, 5. A., Of st. Louis, and Lieut.,
Col. j. Il. Reiger Of kirksyille.
The cross was awarded posthumousH
to Sergeant Griswold. The ceremony
was made an impressive one by the pres
ence OF more than 100 men In uniform,
members of the American Legion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
FUEL CONSERVATION
FORCES ADOPTION OF
DRASTIC MEASURES

Atlanta, Ga, Dee. Under the
strict fuel regulations designed to con
serve the nations rapidly diminishing
coal supply. effective at noon today
in the south, Industries may be oper-
atrd on 4S.hour week basis
Theatres and moving picture houses
must curtaiI their performances in or.
der go close at $3.50 p. m. stores and
office buildings must cut Off light heat
or power at p. m. and such street
lights, except those necessary to safety
viii be discontinued.
The drastic regulations, which the
regional coal commission decreed, will
be enforced under the war timo prin-
ciplcs of the United states fuel admin
istration, means discOntinuance OF
much Of the enioyments that go to
make night life Of the cities, for white
way lights will cease to shine, electric
signs will be dark and no soft drinks or
tobacco may he purchased after the
stores close at p. m.
Beginning Tuesday stores may not be
opened before a. IN. and amusement
places must close by 10 p. m.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
GET OUT YOUR OLD
WOOD BURNER WITH
HOT GOALS IN II

There was a rumOr current this
morning yhat all gas would be cut
off hln consumers, except for
cooking purposes and a general
scramble took lace in the general
direction Of TIE Consumers Light
and Power Company office to make
,ur,hcr inYcsha t.n1
NJ. PAM EL, ,,cneial manager
Of the compan2E Ned in reply TO
this query that the company would
continue TO furnish gas TO COnsum-
ers as long az possible.
How eyer, "a the same time the
company has issued Il statement to
all citizens and gas users advising
them to install other means for heat
ing their homes and advises furth-
er that they do so immediately, rs
the present supply of gas in the
field does not warrant hopes that
the company will be able TO supply
gas for domestic use very much
longer. especially during the winter
months.
Manager ElSern and =. j. Lucas
stated that they are doing every
thing in their power TO relieve the
situation, but that the situation is
precarious rs the supply in the field
was limited. and advised that all
prepare for unfavOrable eventuali-
ties.
The company agents here state,
however, that they will continue TO
do everything in their power to sup
ply gas, but they hold out few hopes
to consumers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
Mexican Position strained"

Washington, Dec. 1.-The American
note to Mexico in the jenkins case he
gins by saying the United states declin-
ed to be drawn into judicial discussion
Of irrelevant or unimportant matters"
and says the request for nonsula'
agents release is founded o ght and
Justice" Z
The United states. the - , says. is
constrained to the opin . that car
rama arguments that rs. ,sc is being
Investigated and that - ms has not
taken opportunity to b.o cuscd on bail
are mere excuses" .
This government GS'' not admit, the
note says, that it ~ ,cssary 10 Keep
Jenkins in Jail VIII is case is being
investigated and 4 government falls
to discern that =, 'intricacies of the
Mexican penal - have been applied
with impartial TO jenkins.
The Mexican 'crnmcnt cannot ar
que that it ca. 1t interfere with the
judicial processes Of a state unless there
has been a denial of justice, the Amer
lean note argues, because, 1t contends,
there already has been a denial Of jus
ticc and the Mexican constitution eN-
tends the power of the federal govern
ment to "all cases concerning consular
officers and diplomatic agents"
The United States is not to be driven
by such subtle arguments SAYS the
note, Into a defense Of its request for
the release Of Mr.. Jenkins"
1T is for Mexico to show cause for
his detention; not for the United States
TO show cause for his liberation
Then. the note says, stripped Of eX.
traneous matter with which the Mexi-
can note OF November 26 endeavors to
clothe it, the naked case Of jenkins
stands forth"
The note then reviews the history Of
the case and takes up the argument.
Jenkins was Imprisoned for render
ing false judiciary testimony in con
nection with the abduction Of which he
was the victim, says the note.
in whose interest is the interest OF
false swearing brought against Jen.
kins?" asks the note. His abductors
| The Mexican government is prosecuting
the victim instead OF the perpetrators Of
/ the crime"
while the outlaws who endangered
! his life snd took away a large part OF
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02

Washington, Dec. The record Nil
lion dollar congress or ordinary neac.
Times faded into the past today when
Secretary Glass presenting the annuoi
estimates. proposed appropriations OF
practically five billion dollars for con
dueting the peace time activities OF the
government during he fiscal year 1927
According To these figures il viii cost
more than five times as much TO con.
duct the peace time affairs of the goy.
'rnmrnt os il did in the year immcdia-
wIy preceding the world war.
The greatest Individual estimates for
expenditures, of course. 20 to the army
and the navy The yearly interest on
ia" war debit however, is ,S1,Ol7 500 GOO
which sum alone is greater than all the
appropriation for all purposes whatso.
ever of any peace time congress.
All in ALL the estimates justify the
predictions made on the floor of con
gress during consideration of the war
tax bills that the present generation
would not see the government conduct.
ed at m expense of less than four bi!-
lions "A year.
The estimated appropriations for the
principal government departments were
presented as follows;
Legislative congress- $9,O25, ,297.95.
Executive white House and govern.
ment Departmental $l49.ll1,46377.
iudiJI S1.G2419O
Army S9S9,51S .657.20.
Navy S5f1 O3I SOi so
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
MISSOURI GIVING TREES
NAMES or FALLEN SOLDIERS

ST. Louis, Mo-. Dec. HAIRY r.
Hawes, president of the Federated Roads
Council of st. Louis, has endorsed the
suggestion OF Charles Lathrop Peck,
president Of the American Forestry As
sociation. that memorial trees, named
for soldiers who fell in the world war,
be planted along the good roads TO be
constructed in Missouri.
The Forestry Association, Mr. Pack
said invites Missourians 10 plant trees
along its highways and register them
with the association, which viii send
to the planter certificate Of registra.
ton free of cost
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
T. W. w. TRIAL BEGINS
IN KANSAS CITY COURTS

Kansas City. Mo-, Dee. Trial of
thirty.three members Of the Industrial
Workers OF the World. charged with vi
olation of the espionage act, was set for
today in the federal court mt Kansas
City. Kansas.
Officials estimated the proceedings
would consume about month or more,
as about 100 witnesses have been sub
poenaed and a large amount of l. w. w.
writings and records is TO be submitted
in evidence.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
Switch Pnrposely Opened

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. l.-Reports or
the derailment OF troop train at Hum
boldt. Kansas, received at the offices OF
the Atchison, Topeka and santa I'e rail-
road here, indicated the possibility, of
licials said, Of switch being thrown AZ
the train was passing over il. The en-
gjne aud first two cars Of the special
had nassed ths switch. reports said. and
tne next eight cars, we're derailed.
The last two cars Of the train did not
leave the rails.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
ST. LOUIS BIDS $4,000
FOR REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

ST. Louis, Mo- Dee. 1.--The raising of
a fund OF $4,000 for the purpose Of
guaranteeing the expenses of the Re
publican National Convention, which is
sought by 81. Louis, has been decided
upon by the committee on convention.
appointed by Mayor Henry W. lliel.
\ decision to send "A delegation Of 30
persons to Washington to present the
st. Louis proposition for the convention
to the Republican National Committee
which meets December 10, also was
made by the committee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
Omen Switch Ditches Train

Pittsburg, Kansas, Dec. Reports
to Pittsburg indicated a switch had
been left open, probably purposely to
cause the accident. 1t was reported
that no one was injured.
Several hundred soldiers and workers
were aboard the train which was due
TO arrive here bofore daylight this morn
ing. II now is expected to arrive about
ten o'clock,
Frisco trains bringing 1900 soldiers
and workers arrived this morning. The
first detachment of volunteer workers
will be started to TWO shovel pits about
ten o'clock.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
Biz Bicycle Race

New York, Dec AL teams entered
in the annual sIX.day bicycle race at
Madison square Garden, were tied at
s o'clock this morning having covered
1s2 miles and two laps. The eight hour
record is lS9 miles and nine laps made
by Lawson and Drobach in 1908.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
PRINCE OF WALES LANDS
IN MERRY ENGLAND HOME

Portsmouth, England, Dec l.-The
Prince Of Wales arrived here on board
the British warship Renown at o'clock
this morning from Canada and the Uni.
ted States His vessel left this port on
July 3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
TAKES POSITIVE STAND
IN THE JENKINS MATTER

El Paso, Texas, Dec. l.--An unveri.
fled report was current here today that
William O. Jenkins, American consular
agent at Pueblo, Mexico, had been lib.
Grated from jail.
Andres G. Garcia, consul general for
Mexico here, said he had heard the re-
port, but no verification of the rumor
had been received.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. Local on.
thusiasts OF the rod and line are in high
spirits and are expecting unusual sue
cess when they east for bass and other
fish in Jackson county streams In tn"
future. It is all the result Of the action
by tho park board i'm stocking the
streams, ponds ana hkcs OF the county
with hundred thousand black bass,
crappie and sunfish. The fish are from
the St Louis hatchclies
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
Train DpraiIed

Pttsburg, Kansas, Dec. IA train
hearing Kansas national guardsmen and
volunteer coal strip pit workers was de-
rallied at Humboldt on the way to Pitts
burg during the night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
.|TALY'S PARLi LAMENT
GREETS KIN c A Nd
QUEEN MOST LOYALTY


Emmanuel entered the parliament to-
day, to deliver the speech from the
throne he was received with loud cheers.
Premier Nitti requested the audience
to he seated.
Upon this the extreme socialists
shouted "Viva socialism,! and left the
chamber.
Their seats were Immediately taken
by other deputies.
Rome, Dec liking Victor Emman-
uel and Queen Helena, were given an
enthusiastic reception while proceed
ing from the Quirnal to the parlia-
ulent buildings today to participate in
the opening session of parliament. Bells
were rung. There was salutes from
many guns and cheers from the crowds
Houses along the streets We're deco
rated with flags.
The king in his speech from the
throne said the confidence and sympa-
thy of the nation was Indispensable to
parliament. as was it's collaboration in
all movements for the good Of the peo-
pie. Italy, he said after her great vic
tory must direct all her efforts to the
works Of peace.
lie began by greeting the heroes of
the army and the navy. The virtues
and energies they had displayed during
the war would serve to hasten the eco
nomic reconstruction, he said.
Italy, through the war, continued the
king, had gained her natural frontiers
but not all of her aspirations, he de
clared, were considered everywhere in
n spirit of justice.
The aspirations Of Italy in the wal
he asserted, did not cloak any mill
tary design, and for the most part pos
sessed no economic value. They were
confined, he said, to the defense of ma
tive ideas.
The protection Of Italian populations
was the duty and imprescrptible right
Of Italy.
we have no imperialstic views, he
continued, and intend in no way thai
the peace Of Europe shall be disturbed
Italy regarded with the liveliest sym
pathy the rise of the popular classes
he said, and the movement should pro
duce in the interior Of the country
program OF intensive work and produc
ton and in connection with foreign pol
itics and increasingly democratic co
operation among nations.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
Y Gather Forecast

oklahoma: Tonight and Tuesday
cloudy probably rain turning 10
snow, colder; cold wave, temperature
will be 10 to 90 degrees in north
and 20 to % degrees in south por-
ton
East Texas; Tonight and Tuesday
cloudy probably rain. warmer in
south and colder in extreme north
portion tonight, colder Tuesday.
West Texas: Tonight and Tues
day cloudy, probably snow in north
portion, colder tonight in north por
ton. colder Tuesday; cold wave in
north with temperature 8 to II de-
grces.
Local Temperature
Maximum Sunday, SO degrees;
Minimum last night, 80 degrees.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
COAL SITUATION
GROWING NJ ORE
SERIOUS RAP IDLY
GOVERNORS or SIN STATES DIS
CUSS MEANS OF ENDING COAL
STRIKE AND AVOIDING THREAT
ENED FUEL FAMINE; SCHOOLS
IN LARGER CITIES FORCED TO
CLOSE.

Chicago. Dec. Further stringent
regulations for conservation of fuel
supplies made necessary boy the strike
of bitumnous coal miners were in ef.
feet today over virtually the entire r'-
gion between Ohio and the Rocky
Mountains aud from Canada 10 Tine Gulf
Of Mexico.
Regional fuel committees tool, con-
troll OF coal stocks i'm many states and
non essential Industries continued 90
close down because of lack Of iucl
while the hours for operating stores.
theatres and office buildings Tcrn cur
tailed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
STRIKER KILLED AND
OFFICE >S WOUNDED IN CLASH

Wheeli1 w. Va. Dec. IA steel
striker VIZ killed Sheriff w. T.. Clay
ton OF Marshall county, shot and ser
ously wounded, and q deputy and an
other striker suffered gun shot wounds
in a riot when mob of strikers and
their sympathizers, clashcd with a
sheriff's posse at the gates of the River.
side mill, of tho National Tube Com
pany. at Benwood, near here this
morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02

Charb on, W. ", Dec. IA detach'
ment q state police is being hurredly
mobilize for strike duty at Benwood
where = ting broke out this morning
according 70 an announcement by Coy
ernor Con- veil who received a call for
troops from sheI1ff Clayton of Marshall
county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
schools Closed

l., tf,ng,.s. trit. NIn and lUrIl and
Lincoln. Nebraska. am schools were
closed today anl officials ot many other
cities discussed the advlsab,litN oi clos.
inc the schools until the fuci shortage
is relieved.
Reports today from the large bllum-
inous fields OF ILLINOIS, luoi'h'' ONO
and Pennsylvania gave mo- assurance
that the union miners intended to ac.
cept the offer of am Increase of III per
cent in wages made hy the federal lu''
administration Neither was 'h're amy
indication that local settlements "ouI'
be effected between miners ana op'I
ators.
In West Virginia, union officials as
sert most oi the organized mines "'
District NO. I' Wmrh ln'luu'' '"'
hanaWha lIcIoS' Wou'd he Iu'' lo"iH d
The operators, however cl'i''d 'ny
output m the new river district "'"'
be- Increased during the week.
Conference oi "oN'rnorN
Governors of Indiana. Illinois, Mis-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02
SAFETY
SERVICE
ACCOMMODATIONS

Our desire to serve you is limited OF
to sound banking practice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-02

Our Savings Department Is growing
daily. Why not open an account now?
THAT money via serve a useful purpose
some day. to make payment on your
home or meet your life insurance pre-.
MUM. Think it over!
GUARANTY STATE BANK
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-15
GLASS OF
SALTS CLEANS
KIDNEYS
If your Back is aching or Blad-
der bothers, drink lots of
water and eat less meat.

When your kidneys hurt ana your
back feels sore, don't get scared 1"o
nr1ceed to load your stomach Win
lot of drugs that excite the kiuIeye
and irrttate the entire urinary tLaee
Keep your kidneys clean IKE you keep
your bowels clean. by flushing theIh
with a mild harmless salts when re-
moves the body's urinous waste anu
stimulates them to their Norman nc
tiyitv. The function of the kidneys Is
TO filter the blood. In "a hours tney
strain from it 500 grains of acid ana
waste. so we can readily understand
the vital importance of keeping the
kidneys active
Drink lots of water-ryou can't drink
toe much. also get from any parma
cist about four ounces of Jad salts;
take a tablespoonful in a glass or wa
ter before breakfast each morning for
i few days and your kidneys will act
fine This famous salts is made from
the acid of grapes and lemon JUICE,
combined with lithia, and has been
used for generations to clean and slim
ulate clogged kidneys; also to neutral
lie the acids lin urine so it no longer
is a source of irritation, thus ending
bladder weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in
jure: makes a delightful effervescent
lithia- water drink which every one
should take now and then to keep
their kidneys clean and active Try
this, also keep up the water drinking,
and no DE- ubt you will wonder what
became of your kidney trouble and
observation-disclosures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-15
LOOK INTO MEAT PRICES
American Packers Are To Get 1t From
All Sides.

London. Jan. 15.-"The allied COM
mfttee to investigate world food con-
ditions will probably look into reasons
for present high prices of American
meats declared r. o. Campbell,
men Der of the joint committee of the
Brit lsh food ministry and board of ag-
riculture in an interview with the
United Press today.
1t is understood Great Britain is
soon to start an investigation into food
prices which will include the question
of prices being paid American meat
packers for supplies to the United
Kingdom. These prices have caused
great dissatisfa ction here. altho the
British food controller has been forced
to yield to the American price de-
mands.
mittee will include an American, IA
miliar with food conditions in the
United States
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-15
SEND OUT SCHOOL books
Food Conservation Added to Kansas
Educational Program.

Wichita, Kan. Jan. 15.-Three and
a half tons of school books were
shipped from here today by Federal
Food Administrator Innes to be given
by county administrators to common
school teachers of Kansas. There were
1890 books in the various shipments.
The book is called Food Saving
and Sharing" and was written in SIM
pie language as a text for children in
the public schools. While the book
was planned before the armistice was
signed it is a good peace time book,
for it goes into the subject of nutrition
and tells how to choose food wisely.
Dean Templin of Kansas university,
who is on leave of absence as director
of the school and college section of
the food pinistration. Washington,
d. c.. had charge of the publication
of the book, but it was prepared by
some of the best food experts of the
United States
For some counties the books were
shipped out a week ago. but the final
shipments were not sent Until today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-15

home. 400 Lafayette street, after spending
q week visiting in Missouri.
The L. A. II. club will meet Friday after
noon with Mrs. w. s. Wi1gert as hostess
at her home. Twiss avenue.
Mr.. I. A. McAloon has returned to Wash
ington. d. c., after spending the holidays
with his brother and sisters on Monroe
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Underwood of Lyndon,
Kan, have come to the city to make their
home during the Legislature. Mr.. Under
wood who was formerly in the training
school at Lawrence Is clerk in the legis-
lature. They will hake their home with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Bartlett, 1929 Lawrence
street.
Mrs. W. X. Pease has gone to Beatrice.
Neb where she will visit her mother. Later
she will go to Denver, Colo. joining Mr..
Pease and making it their permanent home.
Mrs. Frank Snyder is recovering after
having the influenza since the month of
December.
Miss Mildred Whitcomb is i'll with the
tonsiitis at her home, J21 Madison street.
Roy C. Davis who spent Monday with
his sister. Mrs. S. L. Bartlett. 1929 Lawrence
street, has returned to the Great Lakes. He
spent a furlo with relatives in Hutchinson.
Mr.. Davis expects to receive the commits
sion of ensign soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Stansfield. 427 JEFF
ferson street. have returned from Oklahoma
City. Okla. where they were called bv the
death of Mrs. Stansfeld's brother, II. II.
Wichrow