Drumright Evening Derrick (Drumright, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 46, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 15, 1919 Page: 1 of 8
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VOLUME FIVE, NUMBER 46.
DRUMRIGHT, OKLA-, SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1919. DAILY, 15c PER WEEK. WEEKLY $2.80 PER YEA*
DRUMRIGHT HOSPITAL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT
Thomas Joyce Dies;
Night in City Jail
CORONER'S INQUEST HELD THIS AFTERNOON; THREE
PHYSICIANS CALLED LAST NIGHT.
NINE SAILORS LOST
ON SINKING TRANSPORT
yselhaven struck a mine; 25
survivors picked up by
british steamer
(By Associated Pre« .)
Loudon, March 15.—Nine sailors
•are reported drowned in the sinking
of the American naval transport
Yselhaven, which struck a mine at
1:35 o'clock Friday morning, accord-
in? to reports to Lloyds. She was
bound from Baltimore to Copen-
hagen. Thirty-five survivors have
been landed at Hartlepol by British
steamer.
GOOD ROADS ONLY
KEY TO PROSPERITY
business men more inter-
ested than farmers
Confidence in the community is the
only assest of permanent prosperity.
1 nless ail things combine to inspire
<*>nfidence in business, in investment!
in farming, in 'general conditions
the community licking these must
lose in the race for supremely.
Good roads is the the greatest kej-
note to confidence. The pressing
need of all Oklahoma is good roads,
and particularly is this true of this
this part of Creek county. Good
road and good bridges are lacking.
Under the new road law Creek
county gets a fair opportunity to
build good roads. Drumright is on
the route originally laid out. This
issures this city one good road But
one good road is wholly insufficient j
for this community. Means must be
provided for putting other highways
leading to the main road in good
condition.
It will require much money. But
no money can be better invested. I .
is up to the towns themselves to
build these highways. The farmers
will not do it. The farmers cannot
do it. Oil men can be depended on
to do their share, but oil men a'one
are not the only ones interested. It
is the business men in the towns
who hqve the greatest interest.
Without good roads there will be no
businoss for them. Business follows
good roads, and the town that lack
g«od roads will get no business.
It ib a big undertaking. But
Drumright is accustomed to big un-
dertakings. Returning soldiers must i
bp emp'oyed. Probably few of these
wish to work on public highways.
However, the men who have to give
up their jobs to returned soldiers
must have Work, and public high-
ways will afford this opening.
It is time for a serious considera-
tion of this subject. The sooner this
community gets busy on this propo-
sition the sooner will Drumright have
good roads.
Thomas loyce, an cil field worker,
connected with the Shaffer company,
was. found by Deputy Sheriff Smith
"last evening suffering intensely on
the streets. He was too sick to be
taken to his room in the Davis room-
ing house. fTis was a case for a
hospital, but no hospital was here.
Smith took Joyce to the city jail,
not a j a prisoner, tut because there
was no other place to take him. Dr.
Reynolds was called, but the serious-
ness of the case required surgical
consultation Drs. Sanger and
Smyette were called.
They took such measures as wore
necessary to give Joyce relief. Al-
though urged by friends to go to his
loom, Joyce insisted on remaining
at the jail all night. This morning
while being transferred on a stretch-
er from the jail to a motor car to
take him to his room, Joyce died.
Following an inquest the coro
rer's jury returned the following
verdict:
"We, the coroner's jury, find that
Thomas Joyce came to his deatn from
acute inflammation of the bladder
and uremia, brought about by u?e
of Jamaica ganger as a beverage."
This was the veidict of the jury
composed of Pat O'Tracy, A. E. Ha-
zleton, S. H. Wattels, H. T. Edwards,
Lou Gibson and W. L. Clay. The in-
ouest ww held under the direction
of Justice H. D. Clay.
OPERATION ON OIL WORKERS IN CITY JAIL OFFICE;
OIL FIELD CENTER MUST CARE FOR ITS
SICK AND INJURED.
Promoters of the Drumright hospital will meet at 8
o'clock Monday night at the Drumright Building and Loan
offices. The purpose of thi.s meeting is to formulate plans
for a campaign for raising funds for the hospital. The need
of this institution is daily becoming more and more impressed
on the citizens. A single instance that happened last night
most forcefully illustrates this need.
An oil field worker, suffering from internal trouble was
taken to the police station suffering untold agony. There
was no other place to J,ake hint. Three physicians were call-
ed to operate on him. His room was less desirable than the
police station. So there was no help for it and the opera-
tion was performed in the ofiice of the city jail. Could any-
thing be more in!y.imane?
Oil men, both operators and workers,, are enthusiastic
for the hospital. Drumright being the center of the greatest
oil field in the world, is the logical center for such an insti-
tution. Thousands of workmen are depending on it, in many
instances for their lives. It is the most pressing necessity
facing the city.
The following trustees have been appointed: W, Z.
Carnicum, Presbyterian; Joe S. Westerheide, Catholic; Mrs.
Earl Anderson, Episcopalian; Jack Boatman, Methodist; The
Rev. R. W. Lackey, Baptist; '"Daddy" Boyle, Trades Council;
B. F. Miller, Chamber of Commerce; .1. G. Bennett, Rotarians.
Auto Thieves Get
Ford Car in City
VIGILANCE COMMITTEE SUGGESTED TO AID OFFICERS
IN RUNNING DOWN CULPRITS.
MADARIS NOT IN SENATOR ADVANCES
ACCORD WITH BELL B[Ll 0N SALARIES
favors mayor nicodemus and
a progressive city ad- corporation
ministration
commission
stricken from measure
ACCEPT RATIONING
BUT SAY TOO SMALL
GERMANS AGREE TO TAKING
OVER OF MERCANTILE
FLEET BY ALLIES
(67 Associated Pre «.)
Brussels, March 15.—A monthly
ration of 370,000 tons of foodstuffs
was fixed today by the allied com-
mission which is in the city confer-
ring with the German delegation as
to the turning over of German mer-
chant shipping and German owned
securities in payment for food ship-
ments.
The Germans observed this ration
was mailer than requested and were
pessimistic as to the arrangement of
satisfactory financial terms.
The German delegates to the con-
ference here regarding! taking over
by tile allied countries cf the Ger-
man mercantile fleet and provision-
ing of Germany defhntely agreed to
the conditions imposed by the allies.
'1 u the Editor of the Derrick:
1 note in last evening's issue of _
your paper an article largely devoted
to the Civic l.eague. A. J. Dell nor
any other person had any right to
represent me before the league. I have
never been at a meeting of the league
nor spoken to any one about political
matters I have not sought to be
recommended by the league.
1 understand that the league is op-
posed to the present city government
and opposed to Mayor Nicodemus
and people who are ou the ticket
with and favorable to his candidacy.
To that, extent 1 am with them,
whether the old gang succeed in
keeping me oft of the ticket or 110L
W. A. MADARIS !
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LEAGUE OF NATIONS
PART PEACE TREATY
Oklahoma City, March 14.—A bill
providing increase in salaries for state
officials and employes was advanced
lo engrossment and third reading by
tue senate yesterday after nearly thr^e
hours discussion. The bill has pass
ed the house.
Before advancing the bill tile- sen-
ate struck out all reference to posi-
tions in the corporation commission
en motion of Senator S. I., Johnson.
Senator Johnson asked that a special
committeed be appointed to draw a
special bill on the corporation com-
mission, following an investigation
The committee on fees and salaries
of which Senator Johnson is chair-
man was instructed to do this work.
PAROLES 12 ALIENS
FROM DEPORTATION
OVER 1,500,000
MEN LET OUT
FIVE HUNDRED OFFICERS AP-
PLY FOR RESERVE COM
MISSIONS
(By Associated PraM.)
Washington, March 15.—Officers
and men mobilized number 1,419,386,
the war department announced to-
day. Eighty-three thousand seven
hundred and seventy-four were in
the commissioned grades. Discharge
lias been ordered for a total of 1,-
078,000. Five hundred officers have
applied for resorve commissions.
POLAND-GERMANY
BOUNDARY CONSIDERED
DANZIG TO BE INCLUDED IN
POLAND BY COUNCIL
OF TEN
(By Asspciated Press.)
Paris, March 15.—One of the
first questions to be considered by
the council of ten, with President
Wilson participating in the discus-
sion, will be the boundary between
Poland and Germany. The Polish
boundary commission as well as gen-
eral territorial commissions has vir-
tually agreed unanimously on the
boundary. While no official an-
nouncement has been made it is
known Danzig is included in Poland.
PRESIDENT CABLES TUMULTY
CHEERING NEWS OF
HIS SUCCESS
(By Associated Press.)
New York, March 15.—Joseph P.
Tumulty, secretary to President Wil-
son, announced here today that he
was in receipt of a cablegram from
the president stating "Plenary coun-
cil has positively decided that league
cf nations is to be a part of the
peace treaty."
This cablegram was sent in re-
sponse to one sent by Tumulty in-
quiring if there was any truth in
the newspaper stories that the league
was not to be incorporated in the
peace treaty.
Washington, Mardh 15.—Paroles
were granted by Secretary of Labor
^ Wilson today to twelve aliens out of
; a group of fifty-four sent here re-
| cently from western states um:0r de-
portation orders. In nineteen cases
the deportation order was affirmed,
but in the remaining twenty-three
110 applications for reopening hear-
ings were pending.
OH, DREARY SHADE;
OH. JOYLESS GLOOM
Oklahoma City, March 15.—A bill
to prohibit the exhibition of pictures
of nude or semi-nude women was in-
troduced in the senate yesterday by
Senator T. L. Rider of Stilwell, a
retired preacher.
Don't be misled. Edwin Olapp shoos
•old by Massed Mer. Co. Phone 148.
GENERAL STRIKE IN
ARGENTINE PROVINCE
(By AiuihtsJ Press.)
Buenos Aires, March 15.—A gen-
eral strike has been declared at
Mendosea. capital of Argentine prov-
ince of the same name. Thirty-six
unions are affected, including food
purveyors. The situation is said to
be very grave.
Roberts Cafe
SUNDAY DINNER
11 a. m. to 2 p. m.
5 p. m. to 8 p. m.
$1.00 PER PLATE
ALWAYS THE BEST SERVICE
Don't be misled. Kdwln Olapp shoes
sold by Massad Mer. Co. Phone 14s".
Motor cir thieves have again in-
\a Jed Drumright. I.ast night a Ford
car was taken from the home garage
of 11. C. Canr.on The iock 011 the
door was broken off No trace of the
car has i>.:er, fouu 1
This is the firat car stolen in this
city fora long time. Although car
tiheves have been buty ir. adjoining
towns, Drumright has escaped. There
is strong talk today of 11 vigilance
committee to work with the officers
in tunning down auto thieves
In Oilton last night r. Ford car
was stolen, ai d two were taken the
r.ight before. A five passenger Ford
was likewise taken fioni Stroud last
night.
This lea.es an impression among
the officers 'hat a regularly organized
gaii|; of alto 'illeves Iris '.invaded this
section of Oklahoma. Their work
thus far has been e isy for them.
A "fence" for disposing of the
cars is suspected wiihin a night's
drive from the field of their opera
lions. Fords are ea.sy to get away
with, as the description of 011? ans-
wers that of all. "y changing li-
cense tags, the thieves can make a
clean getaway. Then by changing
the engine and car numbers the rest
is easy in making an open sale.
WAKES, BOY BORN,
RELAPSES INTO SLEEP
illinois woman SUFFERING^
from peculiar NERVOUS
malada
(By Associated Press.)
Murphysboro. 111., March 15.—Mr*.
Thomas I). Witte of this city, wluv
has slept continuously for the laat
th'ee weeks, has given birth to a tent
pound boy. Immediately after Mux
child was born Mrs. Hewitt relapsed
•1 giii 11 into a sound sleep. Several
physicians hurt> admitted their in-
ability to awaken her.
AMERICANS SHOW-
ED SPEED IN WORK
DID 80 PER CENT OF NORTH
SEA MINE BARRAGE
WORK
(By Aesociated Press.)
London, March 10.—Speed was
one of the essentials in the laying of
the great North Sea mine barrage
which was almost completed when
the armistice was signed In doing
per cent of the work^the United
Slates forces maintained their repu-
tation for doing things in a hurry.
The general average for the Ameri-
can ships was 1,130 mines every
hour but a record of 1,440 mines an
hour was made when United States
vessels dropped and anchored 5,520
of tho death-dealing-devices in three
hours and 51 minutes. The ships
travelled 50 miles in doing it.
The American shir;!> laid ail told
50,44? mines and the 23 carriers, 10
planters and two tugs were ready
to go out again fully loaded when
held up because of the certainty that
the armistice was to be signed. The
total cost was $48,27^,000.
Don't be inislei Edwin Clapp shoes
sold by llassad Mer. Co. Phone 148.
GRAND JURY MAY
INVESTIGATE HERE
THREE DEATHS IN TWO WEEKS
FROM "JAKE" INVITES
ACTION
Grand jury action may be called
to investigate the sale of Jamaica
ginger as a beverage in Drumright
Two deaths this week and one sui-
cide a few days ago have aroused the
citizens to a sense of the peril of
this deadly drug.
"I am not sure yet what legal
steps can be taken," said a promi-
nent attorney. "But some Bleps will
be taken. Those who sell a deadly
poison to men for beverage purposes*
are murderers and no oth%r construc-
tion can be placed on such an act.
"I am consulting with men higher
up, and some action will follow. The
sale of "Jake" in Drumright must be
stopped. Our citizens are too valu-
able to us to have their lives endan-
gered by a class of men whose sole
object is to get money. Jamaica
ginger is a deadly drug. This is
proved by the three deaths in the
city within two weeks."
Don't be misled. Kdwln Clapp shoes
sold by Massad Mer. Co. Phone 148,
DRUMRIGHT DEFEATS
CUSHING H. S. TEAK
FIRST BASEBALL GAME OF SEA-
SON FAST AND FULL
OF "PEP"
In the first baseball game of thes-
season the Drumright High School
team defeated Cushing in a whirl • *-
li i hi ti oil that was characteristic oC
early season games.
Drumright opened the game by.
taking one score in the first, Keylor
".coring on a hit by Price. In Curtt-
ing's b ill' ol the inning tile liigillir
routed lads clouted the ball for lomr
timely singles running in as many
score3.
After that Bateman, the recruHL
pitcher for the local team, settfett
down to pitching winning ball, alt
Cne other scores being the result or
errors. The sturdy youngster retired
ten Cushing men by the strike-out"
route, and pulled out of three blact£
looking holes with the ease antfl
grace of a veteran.
In Ibe second inning, the l>ruitt<
right bunch solved the Chinese puz-
zles of Gaunt, Cushing's vetera.ni
pitcher, to the tune of six safe blows
two of them for extra bases. Before-
he returned to earth from his balaoir
ascension he had allowed five scores
to be marked up by the Drumriglre
'earn. As a result of tills race track;
he was replaced by Fox, who was
the last straw of the Cushing boyv.
who wore fast drowning under tke
rnin of hits thai were descending up-
on them.
The game was witnessed by at
crowd of eight hundred Cushing- cit-
izens who were crying wildly ami
Irantically for victory that was never
in sight after the first Inning. About
seventy-five rooters accompanied th
Drumright team and afforded thaw
the most loyal support when It was
needeJ most, in that nerve rackiay
first inning.
Score H H R
Drumright 151132010 14 1® 1
Cushing 420100001 8 C J
Batteries—Dru mright—Bateman aa£
S11 after. Cushing—Gaunt, Fox aa*-
Collins.
Strike Outs—Bateman 10, Gaunt ^
Fox 4. Two-base hits, Ounninghaa^,.
White; three-base hits, Gaunt.
Arthur O'Dell has gone to Ka
City to meet with the Victory IJbi^
ty loan bond conference. The pi—1
pose is to lay the plans for the forth-
coming loan campaign, beginnlar
about April 21.
Mr. Wann seeks election
<s member of th« School
Board—on the platform off
"No Graft in the Construc-
tion of the New High School
Building." Let's give
taxpayers one hundred
value o n every dollar in-
vested. 3ft.
(Political Adv.)
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