The Daily Transcript (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 214, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 10, 1919 Page: 1 of 4
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VOL. VII. NO. 214.
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, WEDENSDAY, DEC. 10, 1919.
PRICE'FIVE CENTS
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NO PROFITEERING
When the prices of the owners of
wood land have to pay for getting the
wood cut and the condition oi the
road over which they have to haul it
to town are considered, the price o(
$10 per double wagonbed load art;
not extortinate^ and the price of sl.i
per cord of good wood—a •cord four
foot long, four foot high and eight
feet long—such as is being offivrl
throught Judge Allen, is very fair.
Numerous loads of wood v e
brought to town Wednesday and all
disposed of at fair prices. There is
little profiteering in the price- one
has to pay for the wood when all
these things are taken into consider-
ation.
MOVIE PICTURRE OF TOWN
Mayor Barbour, City ^lanager Gater
and the members of the city commis-
sion have consented to be stars in a
moving picture of Norman and vi-
cin'ty which will be taken soon by
a corps of Oklahoma City operators,
h will sure be a pretty picture with
that gang as "stars"—especially as
they also want the Transcript-En-
terprice outfit in it. Particulars of
the stunt will be given later.
Electric Light Plant
Election Will Be Held
Friday, January 2nd
Proposition Will Be Submitted to Norman Tax-,
payers to Vote $125,000 in Bonds for a Muni>
cipal Light Plant—Good Proposition
from Fairbanks-Morse People.
THIRTY-ONE BLOCKS MINERS WILL
PAVING ORDERED PROBABLY ACCEPT
PROPOSAL TODAY
Liberty
Theatre
Wednesday and Thursday
Starts 1 p. m.—Continuous.
LOUISE GLAUM in
"Tne Goddess of Lost Lake
GALE HENRY in
"The Poor Fish"
A new chapter of
"The Black Secret"
with Pearl White.
At its meeting in the city hall on Tuesday night, Dec 9th, the Hor-H of
City Commissioners took np and thoroughly discussed the matter of install-
ing a municipal light plant in Norman, and calling a special election to
submit to the taxpaying voters of the city a proposition to issue $!2;i,00<)
in bonds for that purpose. They agreed that it was the thing to do, and that
it would he a paying proposition for the city, and in accordance with that
opinion passed an ordinance empowering Mayor Barbour to call an election,
which will be held on Friday, January 2, 1920.
City Manager Gater submitted estimates from the Fairbanks?Morse
Manufacturing comping as to the probable cost of a plant adequate to sup-
ply the needs of Norman for electric lights and power, which was $120,000.
Mr. Gater will submit facts and figures in an article in a few days, giving
his views on the subject, so that everyone may be thoroughly informed.
Probably the other side may also desire to submit facts and figures, and by
the day of election all those entitled to vote on the proposition can do so
understanding^.
A full and free discussion of the matter is desired by Mayor Barbour,
City Manager Gater and every member of the city commission. If it is a
business, common-sense proposition, one that is for the best interests of the
city and the taxpayers, the bonds should be voted, and undoubtedly will be.
If it is not good business and common-sense, the proposition should be de-
feated. It should be approached and decided solely from a business stand-
point. laying aside all prejudice.
In spite of the cold weather Tues-
day afternoon, seventeen of the Pres-
byterian ladies met at the home of
Mrs. D. W. Griffin and a delightful
afternoon was spent. Miss Stewart
sang two pleasing solos. The collec-
tion that was taken at the praise ser-
vice Sunday evening amounted to
thirty dollars and the ladies decided
to give it to Miss Florence Monnet
to help defray her expenses to the
Volunteer Movement convention at
Dfcs Moines, Iowa, December 31st.
Mrs. Griffin was assisted in serving
a delicious luncheon by Mrs. H.PAI-
den and Mrs. Roy Lewis.
FARMER BADLY HURT
MRS. RUTHERFORD BETTER
Her friends will be glad to hear
that Mrs. A. Rutherford is much bet
ter and in a fair way to recover. She
has five daughters taking care of her,
viz: Mrs. R. S. Davis and Mrs. W.
F. Locke of Norman, Mrs. I. K. Mil-
ler of Houston, Mrsj Oscar Orme of
Anadarko and Mrs. Cowell of Okla-
homa—and the youngest of them is!
1 46 years of age. And they are sure
taking care of her.
While taking a cow home from the
Mitchell sale near Lexington on
Tuesday, a farmer of that vicinity was
badly hurt under peculiar circum-
stances. He was leading the animal
by a rope that had a hook on the end
of it. The cow became unruly and
started to run, and the hook caught
in the clothing of the farmer, drag-
ging him quite a distance over the
frozen ground. Auctioneer Rodgers.
who cried the sale, and who brings
the news of the accident, did not
learn the farmer's name, but there
was a report at the sale that his in-
juries might prove fatal.
TAKEN INTO NORMAN
A resoultion was passed by the city
commissioners on Tuesday night in-j
strncting the city clcrk to advertise |
for bids on the construction of tbir- (
ty-one blocks of paving in Norman.
The paving is to be partly of brick
a:id partly of concrete, and to vary
dth some being 24-foot and oth-
30-foot. The following are the
streets upon which the paving is to
be done:
East Tonahwa from the Santa Fe
right of way to west line oi Porter
avenue.
Fast Tonahwa from the east line of
Porter to Findley avenue.
Fast Gray from east line of Peters
avenue to west line of Findley.
Porter avenue from south line of
Main street to Alameda.
Fast Main street from east line of
Porter avenue, present end of paving
to east line of Cockrell avenue—to
west side of the standpipe. block.
\v,..( Royd from east line of Elm
to West line of College.
College avenue from north line of
Cruce street to south line of Symmes.
West Main street from west lint
of University Boulevard to Elm
avenue—one block.
North Crawford from north line of
Main to north line of Hughbert.
GERMANS FINANCING
AMERICAN UNREST
The Board of City Commissioners
at their meeting Tuesday night took
part of the Landt-Kidd addition into
the city limits of Norman—a strip of
Jland 600x600—and will add other
parts of it as soon as platted.
TAX ROLLS JANUARY 1st
CORRECTION — In giving the County Treasurer Corbett expects
names of the new officers of Norman it will he January 1st before the 1919
Lodge I. O. O. F. in yesterdays tax r0|js are jurne,j ovCr to him, and
issue the item gave the vice-grand as j ... , ... r , , .
It should have been taxPa>crs wl" l,ave untl1 Fcby lst to
j pay their taxes without penalty.
Mayes
F.d Mayes.
Oklahoma City, Dec. 10. -"I am
firmly convinced that the great ma-
jority of the agitation in our indus-
tries today is paid for with German
and bolshevik money for the express
purpose of beating us in an economic
war." George W. Simmons of St.
Louis told delegates to the Oklaho-
ma Hardware and Implement Dealer-
ers' association convention at the
opening session at the Skirvin hotel
last night.
Simmons is regarded as an author-
ity on the bolshevik movement ajid
told hi. experiences in Siberia and
Rtts m while a member of the Red
Cross commission. He made a dis-
tinction between bolshevism in the-
ory as propounded in America and
the real thing as it exists in Russia.
Not Polotical Movement
"It is not a political movement, it
is worse than anarchy and the atroci-
ties committed by the bolsheviki are
worse than those of the Germans in
Belgium," he declared.
"The movement is financed by
German money and the immediate
object is to have America firmly in
their grasp.
''America should be vitally in-
terested in this matter and not allow
German money and intrigue to invade
this country again."
Simmons further explained how
these elements are concerned with
many of the present economic condi
indianapolis, Dei. 10.—Settlement
of the strike of coal mil irs today and
speedy resumption of work wis
strongly toiecast this m.r ning by o'
ficials of United Mine Worker* oi.
America before tl'b jrj uization1?
general eenimittec' resumt d con: Me
ation it President Wilson's prop< ■
a! for ■ I 'm;, the tie-up.
This prediction was inide ir t'-
face very strong oppo ■ ■'tio.i which
developed yesterday and whic'i pu b
ably will prolong argument for and
against the president's plan. One man
i high in the councils of the ir.'ners
| union, late last night however, fk-
clared that the conservative element
I in the conference was in the majority
and that the agreement to end the
strike was certain when the question
came up ior final vote.
Referendum Plan Defeated
Acting President John L. Lewis
and Sec-Trens. William Green, who
approved the proposal when it wa s
submitted to them in Washington
last Saturday night by Attorney Getf
era! Palmer, made a • trong fight Sur
ending the strike on the basis suggest
ed by the president an dtheir .sup-
porters voted down a motion, it
said, to take the i^>iri from consider
ation for a vote. TWs action was b«*
j lieved to rcllect the strength of tri
J dement and to foreshadow final vie
I tory for them.
j At yesterday's meeting, it is undei
stood the committee members were
i divided into two or more factions
tone of which strongly favored achiy
' tion oi the new proposal and auotluc
of which opposed any settlement any
other than that embodied in the m'fn
ers' early demand. A third division,
it was said, took the position that.as
a general convention of the mirtcrS
had formulated the demands and ord
cred the strike, in the event the opera-
tors refused to grant them, a genera?
session would be required to call off
the strike
Wilson's Proposition
The proposition being considered
by the miners provides that they re
turn to work immediately under a .14
per cent advance in wage and for up
pointment of a commission by Pres
dent Wilson to adjust coal prices anH<
to equalise wages, with the increas
ed cost of living. In deciding on coat1
prices the commission would sr."V
to arrive at figures which would £.vi-
the operators a reasonable profit
without imposing too great a burtb <
on the consumers. \ The body wOtiM1
be composed of three members, in
eluding one practical miner and one
operator
tions which now exjst, as foreign e
change, the coal strike and other in
ternaL troubles.
Mrs. N H. Lindsay of Pauls Vai <
ley was a guest of her daughter, Mis*
Beatrice Lindsay, at the Pi Beta PI'1
House Tuesday.
What's that I see
behind the Tree?
A Dolly—most as
big- as me!
With eyes so bright, that
close at night and hair all
curled in ringlets tight.
iJer smile so gay shows
me the way to be real
happy every day. There
are Dollies here for Baby
dear; his knocks they'll
stnnd without a fear. A
Kewpic sweet or Nurse
fo neat; Yank Soldier
Dolls that can't be beat.
Lands far away send
follies gay. Come see
them all in grand array.
TO REALIZE TO ITS FULLEST the pleasure of shopping this Christmas Time, you must visit
our Store soon. On every hand you will find suggestions a-plenty for gifts for young and old.
And in all stocks an ample range of selections has been provided to please every wish. An early
visit will prove our readiness to meet your every need. No matter to whom the gift is intended, you will
find it answered a dozen times over at this Christmas Store.
For Father—Fine Shirts
An useful gift that will bring last-
ing satisfaction. The season's most
attractive madras in fancy stripes and
checks, $2.95 $5.00.
P'a'n and colored jersey
and striped, $7.85 to $15.00.
For Brother—Lounging Robes
You needn't be told how much a man prizes a lounging robe.
Both robes and lounging robes in every shade, figured and striped
designs, $5.95 to $10.00.
Ties That Bind Our
Trade to Us
Pure corded silk four-in-hand ties;
the kind that won't wrinkle, 65c to
$5.00.
For Mother—House Slippers
—
No one knows or appreciates the
value of house slippers more than
mother. Felt—grey, wine and black
house slippers, $1.95.
Grey, wine and black felt mocca-
sins, $2.85.
GOWNS—In colors, stripes
white flannel, $1.75 to $4.
and
For Sister—Hosiery and Shoes
Every girl wants hosiery for a gift. That soft, clingy Italian
silk; three seamed, black, pink and blue; electic top, $5.00.
SHOES—BOOTEES—CUBAN AND
LOUIS HEELS
Dark brown, Louis heels, $6.45 to
$10.00.
Dark brown Cuban heels, $6.55 to
$10.00.
The United Sales Co.
DOLL
FREE
with every $10 pur-
chase—\\ ednesday
and Thursday on-
ly. A beautiful
non-breakable <!'?!!.
Sixteen i n -b e£
bi'di.
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