The Daily Transcript (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 6, No. 223, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 14, 1918 Page: 1 of 4
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The Daily Transcript
VOL. VI. NO. 223.
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, SATURDAY, DEC. 14, 1918.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
EUROPEAN ENMITIES
. AND JEALOUSIES
May Cause Clashing in the Peace
Conference—Wilson May Be
Able to Conciliate.
Notice—Red Cross
| Citizens' Meeting
Next Tuesday Night
Wi' <lo not want to forget the
citizens' meeting at the court house j
next Tuesday night, when reports j
of the committee on gas anfl the
Let every man, woman and child
be ready to answer the Red Cross
Christmas Roll Call on Monday,
Dec. 16th. Arrange for some one
to be at home in every house in
Norman, to answer for every one j aviation proposition will be made,
living in that house. The solici-
(Ry J W. T! Mason. Written for
the United Press.')
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.—Presi-
dent Wilson's arrival today in
France means the participation by
America in discussions concerning
problems of inter-European poli-
tics in which the United States is
interested solely to prevent this
country again being drawn into a
t ans-Atlantic war.
Every other power at the peace
conference will have very positixe
material rights to safeguard and to
improve and will view the inter-
national situation from a different
standpoint than America. The
preservation of peacc is not a mat
ter that concern many European
countries in the same way it docs
America. The countries of contin-
ental Europe still hope for the rcali
nation of territorial ambitions which
the ptace conference certainly will
not justify. Rivalries and disap-
pointed hopes cannot help being
left behind by the decisions of the
conference.
Tint to America, the jealousies
and deadly enmities of various Eu-
ropean powers are without reason.
America desires that these clash-
ing interests be curbed, for if they
are not they may end in another
war that might involve innocent
neutrals and so carry the United
States into another conflict to de-
fend neutral rights.
The fundamental distinction i"
the viewpoints of the American
peace delegates and those of con
tincntai Europe is that America
cannot expect any material gain
At this meeting the matter of re-
organizing the Chamber of Com-
merce and making it a strong and
virile organization will also be tak-
tors are laying their business to
one side, and it is up to them to re-
port on all in their district, if it
takes one trip or a dozen trips, j en up. It is a meeting for all citi-
Why not assist them, and one can-j /.ens. and the ladies ar< especially
vass will complete the work. It invited to attend. 1 he g'as ques-
is not the intention of the com-1 'ion is of especial importance and
mittce to impose a hardship. They I moment to the women folk, and
are working for those who are en- j they are all in favor of anything
during hardships. Yours, for 100 ! that tends to the upbuilding of the
communitty. Especially is their
voice 'i:d presence welcomed to
this meeting, for they now have an
equal voire with the meo at the
ballot box.
Let us all endeavor to be pres-
ent at the meeting next Tuesday
night.
p<;r cent membership,
J. M. MOOMAU,
Chairman Christmas Roll Call.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Smalley are
receipt of a letter from their son,
Charlie, who is in France, stating
that he was well and hoped to be
home soon. His battalion was sta-
tioned at one of th oldest towns
in France at the foot of a moun-
tain. He climbed one of the peaks
and on it was an old castle buit in
A. D. 1000. From the summit
could be seen twenty-four towns
and cities.
RED CROSS SEALS
NOT SOLD THIS YEAR
Finances to lie Solicited, and
Work to He Done on
Red Cross Roll Call.
Oklahomans May
Get War Training
Army Training Camp Open to j
Civilians Regardless of
Future Service.
The Hoosiers Meet
There will be no sale of Red Cross
seals this year for the benefit of
the National tuberculosis associa-
tion. They will be furnished free
to roll call members and the week
before Christmas, which has usu-
ally been given over to the sale of
Red Cross seals, will be devoted en-
tirely to the Red Cross Christmas j toiinicnt.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 11.—
(Special).—Civilians in Oklahoma
may have an opportunity to realize
the benefits of military training by
actual experience without obliga-
tion for further service. This is of-
fered by the opening on January
6th of a citizens training camp to
he held in the Zachary Taylor can-
Louisville, Ky., under the
from participating in new Euro-
pean war, while some of the Euro-
pean countries can.
This difference in outlook will be
the most formidable barrier to the
creation of an effective league of
nations. The incentive to gain has
not been eliminated from human
nature by the present war. Certain
appetites have been whetted by the
overwhelming victory of the allies.
Expansionist longings have been
developed. A league of nations for
the prevention of war therefore
will come out of the peace confer-
ence, if at all, only after a severe
struggle.
TRANSPORTING "BOOZE."
General H. W. Pentecost, com
mander of the Oklahoma National
Guard, was arrested in Oklahoma
City on Friday by a deputy U. S
marshal and twenty-four quarts of
whiskey consigned to him confis-
cated. His claim was that th>-
whiskey was purchased by him to
return to friends froty whom he
had borrowed during the preval
ence of the influenze. The whiskey
was in a trunk, consigned to him
by a Kansas City liquor dealer.
Pentecost was bound over to the
Federal court
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COMMITTEE
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Splendid Chicken Dinner—The
Christmas Chicken Dinner, given
by the ladies of the M.'E. church
South, in the Van Pick building at
noon today, indicated that those
ladies have not lost their knack of
cookng and serving. It was a
splendid dinner and the paronage
was all that eould be desired.
Roll Call campaign. Although the j auspices of the war
sale of Reil Cross seals is aban-
doned this year the beneficiaries
will not suffer thereby. In lieu of
this campaign the Red Cross has
donated $2,500,000 to the National
Tuberculosis association for its
work. This course having been
deemed advisable by officials of
both organizations in view of the
numerous calls being made on the
public.
Plans for the Red Cross Roll
Call are so complete that it is be-
lieved every person in the United
States will have the opportunity of
joining the organization. On sign-
ing the Roll Call each person will
be given the Red Cross button of
membership. Where a number of
persons in «ne household sign the
roll the family will be entitled to
hang a Red Cross flag bearing a
corresponding number of smaller
crosses in the window. In most
parts of the State of Oklahoma re-
ceipts will not be given, the signa-
ture on the roll being a guarantee
to the member that his dues are
paid. Ten seals will be given with
each membership button.
Notice—There will be election of
officers of Harmony Grove Circle
t night, Dee. !■!. All members
ire urged to be j resent. Al*o
light refreshmentp will be served.
11. C. Goodrich, Clerk.
department.
This information was received by
the Oklahoma State Council of De-
fense. Attendance at this camp is
voluntary. Enlistments arc restrict-
ed to 500. Applications will be giv-
en preference in the order of their
receipt. The camp is in command
of ( apt. I L. Beals, United States
Army, who conducted the "Platts-
burg idea" training camp at Lake
Geneva. Wisconsin, last summer.
The cost of attending this two
weeks camp is $30, which includes
steam heated barracks, bunk, one of
two full courses of instruction and
meals. It will be necessary to pro-
vide a uniform and other specified
articles.
Two courses are provided: I'
damcntal course consists of nom-
enclature, care and use of the rifle,
manual of arms, close and extend-
ed order of drill, interior guard
duty, bayonet exercise and com
hats, setting up exercises, march
ing, elements of field service, in-
cluding scouting, outpost work and
skirmishing and also trench war
fare. An officers"school is offered
| for persons of previous milit«ry
training.
The movement is heartily endors-
ed by President Wilson and Secre-
tary Baker. Further details may be
had by applying to Capt. F. 1.
Beats, care of Military Training
Camp Association, Consumers
Building, Chicago, 111.
On Friday night the following
named Hoosiers met at the home of
L. J. Edwards and organized a
"Hoosicr Society": Mr. and Mrs.
W. C. Weir, Mr. and Mrs. C M
Keiger, M. and Mrs. C W Carson,
Prof, and Mrs. C W Shannon, Mr.
James C Davis, Mr. C M Harness,
Prof. H II Lane.
It was decided to make the or-
ganization permanent and invite
all the Hoosiers in Norman and
Cleveland county to become mem-
bers. The following named per-
sons were elected to fill the offices
for the coming year:: President—
C M Keiger. Vice President—C
W. Shannon. Secretary—L J Ed-
wards
The evening was spent in social
njoyment, telling stories of bare-
foot days hack in Indiana, and
more meetings will be held when
plenty of refreshments will be
served.
Resolutions of sympathy will be
passed for all the people who were
unfortunate enough to be born
outside of Indiana, and do not live
in Norman.—L. J. Edwards, Sec-
retary.
THE RED CROSS READY FOR
PEACE
Fac Simile First Gold Medal
Presented to the founders of T. C. H.
A. twenty years ago in Clark County,
Illinois, by five hundred families.
There are near two hundred fami-
lies residing in ( leveland County. I he
majority of them say, "nothing like
this great home treatment." ou get
well, you stay well. Seventeen years 111
Oklahoma and growing stronger every
day.
Watch this paper and sec what
your neighbors say.
Address,
DR. C. D. GULLEY
GUTHRIE, OKLA. '
Or Phone L. H. Havil, 596. Norman.
The following message has been telegraphed by
the War Council of the American Red Cross to each one
of the 3,857 chapters:
"On February 10th, last year, nearly six weeks be-
fore the United States declared war, National Red Cross
Headquarters advised its chapters to prepare for war.
That which has followed in the record of the Red Cross
in helping to win this war and to relieve the suffering
growing out of it, constitutes something of which
every American citizen has a right to be proud. Every
American Red Cross worker must feel a sense of grati-
tude in having had a share in it all.
"The moment is now come to prepare for peace.
Until peace is really here and our soldiers home there
can be no relaxation in any Red Cross effort incident
to active hostilities.
"But even with peace, let no one suppose that the
work of the Red Cross is finished. Millions of Ameri-
can boys are still under arms. Thousands of them are
sick and wounded. Owing to the shortage in shipping,
it may take a year or more to bring our boys home from
France. But whatever the time, our protecting arms
must be about them and their families over the whole
period which must elapse before the normal life of
peace can be resumed.
"Our soldiers and sailors are enlisted until the
'Commander-in-Chief tells them there is no more work
for them to do in the war. Let every Red Cross mem-
ber and worker—and this means both men and women
show our returning soldiers and sailors that to care
for their health, welfare and happiness we are enlisted
for no less period than they are.
"The cessation of war will reveal a picture of mis-
ery such as the world has never seen before, especially
in the many countries which cannot help themselves.
The American people will expect the Red Cross to con-
tinue to act as their agent in repairing broken spirits
and broken bodies. Peace terms and peace conditions
will determine how we may minister to the vast strick-
en areas which have been harrowed by war. and for
this great act of mercy the heart and spirit of the
American people must continue to be mobilized through
the American Red Cross.
"On behalf of the War Council, we accordingly ask
each member of our splendid body of workers through-
out the land to bear in mind the solemn obligations
which rests upon each one to 'carry on.' We cannot
abate one instant in our efforts or in our spirits. There
will be abundance of work to do, and specific advices
will be given, but even at the moment of peace let no
Red Cross worker falter.
"Our spirits must now call us to show that not the
roar of cannon or the blood of our own alone direct-
our activities but that a great people will continue to
respond greatly and freely to its obligations and oppor-
tunity to serve."
STARVING CONDITION?.
(United Press)
BERLIN, Dec 14.—Thousands
of women, facing starvation because
of the loss of their war jobs, are
adding to the perils of Bolshevism
in Germany. #
The women munitions workers
who arc rapidly being demobilized
are unable to find employment, as
practically all factories are idle
through lack of raw materials. Add
ed to their ranks are other thotis
ands who have been engagei
similar occupations. Some have ol>
tained employment 011 farms, but
the great majority face a serious
situation.
The Spartacus group has seized
the opportunity to augment their
ranks with these women hoping not
only to obtain their political sup-
port but to influence other men
through them. Twenty-one million
women are said to be eligible to
vote for representatives in the na-
tional assembly.
It was estimated today that there
arc more than 200,000 illegitimate
children in Germany as a result of
war conditions.
MAJOR ALLEY HOME.
Major John Alley is home to
stay; to again take up his duties
in the University as professor in
the Department of Government.
He has had a world of experience
in camp and at the front in Prance,
and was offered a position in the
regular army, but declined. He
was at Verdun and at other points
of the front for several months,
and was sent back to the United
States the first of November to
organize another gas battery, and
landed in New York just two days
before the armistice was signed.
PRESIDENT'S PARTY
LANDS IN FRANC!
Partv Reached France Yes
tcm day. Film Pictures
Were Taken.
(.By i red S. Ferguson, United
Press Staff Correspondent.)
Brest, Dec. lo.— President Wi
son stepped ashore on French so
at o'clock this afternoon. Mr
Wilson preceded the Presiden
carrying a small flag.
The George Washington droppt
its anchor at 1:36.
i l.e president responded to t)
heers and handwaving of sailo
and doichboys as he entered il
automobile thnt bore him to 'I
sta'. ior,.
The road from the pier to ti
station, which was lined with sc
diers, including a company
French poilus as a special gua
of honor. Groups of school ch:
dren waved flags and sang ti
national songs of France at
America.
Doughboys and sailor movie o
'erators. recruited from the sign
corps, swarmed about the pres
dent as he landed from the tu
filmed him as he passed throuf
the streets, and took parting sho
of him as the train pulled out f
Paris.
Miss Stella Murphy is home from
Clinton, Okla., where she was call
ed by the death of her sister, Mrs
Ray Cooper.
R. F.. Hardman has moved 1
farm residence to the other corn
of his place, where he has al
built a fine barn. Tie says his 05
100 acres of wheat is looking fi
and he expects a good crop.
Editor Wm. V. Lewis of the Dt
tonian, Dustin, Okla., was here t|
day visiting friends and figuri
with the Transcript-Enterprise
some additional equipment. He
making an excellent paper of t
Dustonian.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
SHOW STARTS 1 O'CLOCK SATURDAY AFTERNOON!
OTHER DAYS AT 2 P. M.—CONTINUOUS—11 P. I
DON'T FAIL TO SEE THIS MIGHTY SHOW
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George H. Vaughan
Funeral Sunday
The body of Geo IL Vaughan,
who died at Camp Stanley. San
Antonio, on Tuesday, December
10, arrived from that point under
escort on the 6:30 irain last even-
ing ,ind was taken to the I. M.
Jack-011 undertakin : parlors, and
from there to the home of the |
young man's parents, Mr. and Mrs.,
I Sam II. Vaughan, 011 Route 4 to-1
day (Saturday) where it will lie in
State until 1 o'clock p. m. on Sun-
| day, when it will he brought to
Norman and funeral services held j
j at the First Christian church at j
J .io |I 111.. conducted by Rev. D. A. !
Wickizcr Masonic burial services |
will be held at I. O. O 1". cemetery |
| by N'orman Lodge No 38, 1\ & j
A. M„ of which he was a member, j
Friends of the family invited to the j
services.
| The "War Mothers" will meet in I
| the pastor of the Christian Chun h j
at S o'clock Monday evening Dec. |
16. There will be a good warm fire j
and a large attendance is looked j
for.
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ending with the most wonderful romance of the west.
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