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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

and poppics. The place cards were
pretty affairs ON which were written
timely quotations whose reading
was of interest and appropriate to tho
occasion. Extending from the center
piece to the places of the guests were
yellow satin ribbons. which held pret-
ty baskets filled with salted nuts. Mrs.
~. A. Wickizer was toastmistress OF
The occasion. and responses were
given by the various guests as follows:
Mrs. George T. Taubman. "Thc JOYS
of Moving" Mrs. McGavran, one time
a resident of London spoke interest
inCly of the worlds greatest metro
polls her talk being followed by the
singing of God Save the King" by
Mrs. J. W. Burgess. Mrs. Thomas
Jynn talked of Life in Washington
after which our own national hymn.
America" was sung. Mrs. 5. S.
Robinson told some interesting incl
dents of her western trip following
which Mrs. s. NJ. Pleak gave de-
,ishtfal little speech on the Sweet
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

hippN surprise which their
friends were not anticipating for the
time at least was announced last
evening lu Tho marriage Of Miss Bcs-
.ic Wctzpl md Mr Charles T.. Tucker
The ceremony was very quietly sol-
cmnizcd at the home of the brides
parents. Mr. ana Mrs. j W. WetHcL
of SO 923 Galveston with only the
immediate members of The family in
Attendance to Witness the event at
which Row Frank Ncn pastor of the
tirst Methodist church imprcssNclN
oWciutcd. Following the ceremony,
the happy Young courle proceeded at
once To- their own home, a pretts
bungalow at 900 South Jackson ave
nue.. the building NJ which has only
Recently been completed ana furnish
ed Boy Mr.. Tucker in anticipation of
the coming ~ Mrs Tucker The bride
who is Young woman possessed of
am the admirable traits OF character
10 bc desired. has been connected
with the Tulsa World for the past
three Years. her capacity for year
having been that of circOl'ion man
agcr. the duties of wnlch she has
performed with credit to herself and
her department Mr.. Tucker has lcen
q resident of Tulsa for the past scr-
eral Years, being at present in tho
employ of the American Natlonal IN
surnpcc company as assistant super
intcndent Mr. and Mrs. Tucker will
be at home after May !, to the wide
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

When the youngsters could be no lon
ger Interested in play, they were seat
ed in the dining room and served
with tempting goodies. The central
decoration of the table fairly caused
the kiddies to 10 into ecstaces as
they gazed upon the birthday cake in
small wagon drawn by make be-
lieve turkey and driven by an Indian
which the youngsters heartily wished
was a real for sure one. Favors to
the girls were pretty cups and sau-
GERS and to the boys. pals and shovels.
The party was concluded with an
automobile ride over the city, the joy
Gus day being enjoyed by the follow
ing children: Dorothy Elliott, Louise
Hichok. Donald McBirney, Curtis
Singleton. Ruth jenkins, Leah
Nicholson, Hammond Leonard, Billie
Hughes, Paul Hockey.
Mrs. G. D. Martin has returned 20
Tulsa after several weeks pleasant
visit in st. Louis.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

ness Of Friendships" Mrs. w. I. Will
liams' subject was Our Hostess and
Hospitality" which was given in a
very pleasing manner. Mrs. Burgess,
daughter of Mrs. Brown and Mrs.
Harry Montgomery. assisted Mrs.
Brown in serving the dinner which
was enjoyed by the following mat
rons. Mesdames McGavran. Taub-
man. Baxter, ]. A. Koontz. S. NJ.
Pleak, u. A. WickiZer, Conn Lynn.
w. /. Williams, David Clements.
Florence Tucker, c. N. Wlckizer,
Frank Winters, Porter, +. J. David
son. w. 7. Brown. w. II. Cole, $. S.
Robinson, Mcdonald and E. z. Staf-
ford
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

Sweetest possible hospitalities were
extended by Mrs. German Sparks In
her studio Friday afternoon. in com
plimont to Miss Doris Bliss, May
bride, twenty Of Miss Bliss young
women frie0ds being guests of the in
formal but very delightful affair
when The guests had arrived they
were Invited to engage in a game of
bridge at which Miss Hester Mae
Wilson won a bouquet of lovely sweet
peas, this being followed by music by
Miss Lottio Ice Henderson, Miss
Mynn CoGEeswcll, Miss Bliss and Mrs
Sparks After the serving Of light re-
frcshments, the surprise Of shower
of beautiful plates was the surprise in
store for the briI" elect
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

An entertainment will he given by
the members Of Grace church on
Trenton and Collins Friday May End.
entitled "Dcestrict Skule." Admis-
sion 25cts. children under l2 i5cts
Come and see the lads and lasses Of
so years ago. Adv
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

The Missionary society of Boston
Ave. NJ. r. church viii hold fair in
the new Palace building FOR the bcnc-
fit of the church commencing Mon
day motuiug and continuing through
out me week Lunches served daily.
Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27
Farewell ilonors To Mrs. McGa,ran.

\ beautiful high noon dinner at
which twenty friends with whom she
has been intimately associated in
church and society during her resi-
dcncc IN Tulsa was rendered Mrs. J. n.
McGavran Thursday by Mrs. W. r.
Grown at her home on South Main
street Mrs. w r. Baxter who Is
leaving soon for future residence In
Canada. shared honors with Mrs Nc
Gavran. Covers were laid for twenty
and an elegant four course dinner
served from the table which was CEN
tered with a basket of yellow jonquils
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27
Ron Voyage for Mrs. Townsend

Informal but delightful bon voy-
age courtcsics we're extended by
Mcsdamcs Harry G. Tyrell, n. w.
Magazines and r.. w. Brodic to the
members Of the tuesday Book club
Saturday morning In the Tyrell home
on South Boulder for Mrs. Frank
Townsend who is leaving Tulsa soon
for the west The affair was in the
way Of a thimhlc party. sewing later
giving way to book contest in which
Mrs. H. A. Ross was awarded the
prize OF an arm bouquet of carna-
tions in the club colors, pink and
white Mrs. Townsend was also pre-
scntcd with carnation bouquet.
Light refreshments were served.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27
Twins Celebrate Birthday.

The attractive twin children of Mr.
and Mrs. Homer NJ. Preston. Ailene
and Allen, celebrated their birthday
surrounded by merry party OF
children Friday afternoon at the Pres
ton home OF South Denver, Ave.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

PHry that exchanged blue serge
coat with me at reception Thursday
st Elks club. lIarts mark on collar,
phone .119. ADV.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

Hear Doctor Knickerbocker tonight
in the last Of the series of sermons.
The Love Affairs of Young People
Special theric Home Devils" BostCn
Avenue NJ. Z. church South. Corner
Fifth and Boston.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

MIR. and Mrs Robert Fuller (MlsR
Gladys Greene) Of Los Angeles, Cal,
arrived in Tulsa Friday night cnroute
home from their bridal trip through
the east and will be guests Of Mrs
Fuller's sister, Mrs. Percival Il. Magce
n,1nnlh
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

Afternoon and cycnue event of
bridge tournament
\ VI n .uh mocLIn.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

The Bonanza club boys entertained
their girl friends with a pleasant in
formal darcinr party Friday evening
at the Elks' club
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27
Whv NOt-- The Best?

If we knew of a stronger trio of shoe values
than these we would surely best to have
them But Uannn's, Cousins and Armstrong; shoes
represent the best ideas in shoe making. In add
tion they are made in New York-the center Of shoe
style
You may rest assured that whom you buy a
IIanan an Armstrong Cousins shoe that you
are purchasing the best
Our fitting service is guarantee of comfort So
come to ur-i;iGdchs, Monday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-27

We have again tabled lot of thirty stylish hats
They this seasons most favored modes and
shapes and represent the best values we have shown
at their respective prices of from $12 to SIS. (and
mostly $l5 TO $1S)
The darker colors predominae in such shades as
Nclrose, browns, blues, grays etc
This opportunity for buying such worthy hats is
exceptional at this season. viii you profit by it?
Monday only your choice at ...............S9 .S9.7s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-13
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Eighty-three members of the gradual
ing class of Worcester Polytechnic 1nsti-
tute received the degree of bachelor OF
science, Thursday, at the Commencement
exercises. The address was delivered by
Professor Ira n. Hollis, president-eIeei
of the institute and for many Years q
member of the Harvard faculty. Helm
rich Schmidt, the American golf player,
now competing in Europe. is a member
of the graduating class. His diploma was
given to his twin brother and classmate.
Charles Schmidt.
A loss of s125C00 was caused by fire
which destroyed three factory buildings
in South Boston, Thursday, and drove iot
employees to the streets. The buildings
We're those of the Howard Dustless Dust
ing Co., the Grueby-Faience and Tile Co,
manufacturers of pottery and art works,
and the r. l.. g. J. C. Goldman Co, maxi
ers of bufiin wheels. strong southeast
wind carried sparks to a tenement sec
tion nearby. starting several small root
fires. The fire originated in the Howard
plant on East First street from an un-
known cause
Daniel Pierreco. the boy who ran
out OF the probation room at the
courthouse at Quincy. Tuesday. was
brought into court, Wednesday noon,
by his father. The lad gave no rca-
son FOR jumping out of window and
ms running away and was fined SO Ter
contempt of court by Judge Avery.
The charge on which he had been
summoned into court was continue
till the next probation day in the dis
trict court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-13
Crop Conditions
Report by Dept,

Washington. June l2-General crop eoif.
| cd States 0.5 per cent. lower than on the
same date last year and 1.2 per cent. low
er than the average condition on June ]
of recent years, the department or agri-
culture announced, Tuesday. Conditions
in general are somewhat below average
in states east of the Mississippi river ex-
cept Pennsylvania. Ohio, Wisconsin,
Tennessee and Mississippi, and above the
average conditions west of the Mississip-
sas. Oklahoma Montana. New Mexico,
Arizona. Utah. Idaho and California.
Few states show any decided deviation
from average conditions. Best conditions
are in Nebraska with 12.7 per cent. above
average and Iowa with IS per cent.
above average. Lowest conditions are in
California with 2o9 per cent. below
Georgia with 14.s: South Carolina with
1873 per cent. below average conditions.
/. The conditions of various crops COM
pared with their average .tnot normaD
condition, June /. was as follows:
,Raspberries. 1850; blackberries. 104.9:
winter wheat, 1861: Alfalfa. 1925: cam
ta.oupes, 1924; hemp, 1915, apples,
lo1.5: sugar cane, l0l,5; rye, 10l.3.;
1906; clover, 1905; lima beans.
1904; onions, 100.1: all hay. 100.1;
spring wheat. 9a.7; pasture, 99.7; wa
fer melons, 9e.5: cotton, 800: sugar
beets, $50; oats. 9S.4; barley, &c.;
peaches, $50: pears, 1919.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-13
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Captain Albert p Niblaek, the retif+
ling American naval attache at Der
| lin, Thursday. presented his successor
Lieut. Commander Walter 4. Gherardi
to Emperor William.
| Governor Foss of Massachusetts
| Thursday, vetoed the so-called Wash
| burn railroad bill. which extended tht
! credit of Massachusetts railroads ana
increased the size and powers of tht
| Railroad Commission. A
William D. Hayward and others will
then be tried Patrick Quinlan has al
ready been convicted but sentence has
not been passed. Three ribbon mills
resumed work, Thursday. with short
forces. The strikers insist that this
does not mean the strike is breaking
up.
The deraiIment of Boston-bouni
freight train two miles west of Exc
ter, n H., Thursday, blocked all traf-
fic on the Dover branch of the Port
land division of the Boston q Maine
Railroad for several hours. The break
ing of journal caused the accident,
The damage was small.
Clarence A. Cotton of Chicago was
Thursday. elected secretary of the
Providence Board of Trade of Provi-
dence. r. |. Cotton was for five years
secretary to former mayor of Chi
eago and has been secretary of the
Grand Rapids and Dubuque Board of
Trade and executive secretary of the
Chicago Chamber of Commerce
An initial dividend of 25 per cent.
amounting to about 100000. Yves,
Thursday. ordered paid to the deposit
ers of the Atlantic National Bank of
Providence, r. l., which suspended,
April IA. Receiver r. l.. Curtis, acting
upon orders of the acting comptroller
OF the CURRENCY, 7. P. Kane of Wash
ington, Immediately will pay the div1-
dendS in the form Of drafts upon the
United States treasury. Already claims
100000 have been
proven against the bank and certih-
Gates are being issued to the Gepositors.
The smaller creditors will be paid
first.
A boy in knee pants. who looked like
he average run of boys l. or Is years
I'D and wearing the embarrassed grin
If the lad who has been called in
from play to speak his piece for
company" stopped in Aurora, H.,
on his way to the Joliet
where just, after 10
,'elock, he began life term for the
'eeent murder Of a woman and two
babies. The boy was Herman Coppes,
a years old, who, last April, shot and
killed Mrs. Mamie Sleep at her farm
ZONE in East Plato. near Elgin, and
Drained her two children, boy of
wo and girl of four years. He is
he youngest life convict who has ever
ntered the state prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-13
WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE BILL
Passed. SO to So, by illinois House
Now Ready for the Governor.

Springfield, ILL.,, June 12.-The wonl,
ans suffrage bill. granting women the
right to vote for all statutory offices
N the state of. Illinois was passed by
the House. Wednesday, by vote of SO
ayes to 5S nays
Representatives McCarty, Democrat
Of Chicago gave notice that on the
next legislative day he would move a
reconsideration of the vote. Pending
this motion the bill will remain in pos
session of the House. Unless the
House reconsidcrs its vote. which is
considered not likely, the measure will
be up TO Gov. Dunno, the latter part
of this week, for approval or veto.
since it has passed the Senate early in
May.
The suffrage bill permits women to
vote for all statutory offices. They are
however, to vote for constitutional
not permitted under its provisions,
offices such as governors and other
state officers, United States senator's
or members of the General Assembly.
Il will sign the bill with great pleas
ure." said Gov. Dunno, Wednesday night.
"unless there should be well grounded
objection as to its constitutionality. This
/ do not expect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-13
$500, 900 FROM POSTAL, SERVICE
Former Sen. Bourne's Plan Concernin
Space in Federal Buildings.


Washington, June 12.-Rental charess
of approximately $5.50Q.000. should be
made against the postal service for the
use of space in federal buildings
Thu oughout the country, according to
former Senator Jonathan Bourne, Jr-
chairman of the Congressional com
mission investigating matters of rail-
way pay and second class postage.
In statement. Wednesday, air.
Bourne said it had been the practice
when city postoffice was moved from
rented quarters, into new federal
building to cease charging any REM
against the postal service. On the
strength of information he had secured
from custodians of all federal build
nes, Senator Bourne, estimated the
rental space is worth $5,514, 1871 land this
sum should be directly charged to tht
rental fund of the postoffice depart
ment. steF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-13
DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL.
Graduation Of 18 Members of Senior
Class.

Dexter, Me-. June 12-tSpeciaD.-The
graduation of the class Of 1918, Dexter
High school. took place, this evening, in
the town hail, before "a large audience OF
decorated for the occasion. the solors of
the class-white and gold-playing a
prominent part in the color design. The
stage was attractive in evergreen while
trailers OF evergreen was used TO good
advantage on the boxes and balcony OF
the hall The class, is in number, was
inarshaied TO seats on the stage.
Prayer was offered by Rev. William Y.
Morrison, pastor OF the Free Baptist
church while music was furnished by
Pullen.s Orchestra of Bangor. The pro-
gram:
ssaiatatory- 'Excellins in something,"
Ina Neth stone
History. Helen Isabelle Foss
Music. Pullen's Orchestra
Clarence Henry Crosby
Prophecy.
Attaiena Atkins and Harold Howard
Music, Pullen's Orchestra
Essay-"Jane adams"
~ n ~ Madeline DaSgeti
I,rcsentaf5on5of ta6ts fEs
Gladys Louise Hutchinson and Harvey
Leroy Haskell
yaledict Dry" Semper paratus.'
-ra-st 'see. Helen Orena Auditor
Comforting OF Diplomas,
supt, Leland A. Rosi
Glass Ode Sung BY the Class
sBenediction, Rev. Stanley Gates Spea
The class ode, written by linogen Alb
bott 10, was sung to the music OF "Al
Through the night" The class officer
are. President, II. Leroy Haskell: VIE
president, Clarence H. Crosby. secretary
Attalena Atkins; treasurer, Harold II
Sampson
The Junior prize speaking exhibition
WAS held. last evening, in town hall be
fore "A large audience and at the conclu
zion OF the program the judges, Judg
Edgar G. Smith OF isoxcroft. Miss Haze
q. Cole OF Maine Central Institute, Pitts
Held. and Mrs Stanley Plummer Of thi
town. awarded the prizes, s. gold pieces
TO Harlow -. Mosher and Miss Mabel
Tario. Honorable mention was given L
clifford call and Miss Erma Brockway
Music was furnished by Smiths Orches
ira and prayer was offered by Rev H. q
sherman. pastor OF the Methodist church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-13
THE BOILERS EXPLODED.
Four Killed, One Missing at Racine
Narrow Escape Of Others.

Racine. Wis. June 12.-The boilers
of the steam barge f. NJ. Peck ex-
ploded. Wednesday. four of the crew
being killed and the vessel destroyed
In addition Bernard II. Schwenzen, the
second engineer, is missing and is -
lieved to have been drowned. Two
of the crew were 50 badly injured that
physicians say they cannot recov er
The barge had cast off her moorings
and was proceeding up the river 70
another dock when the accident occur
red The vessel was literally torn te
pieces above the hold, from the stern
forward to the pilot house. Just prior
to the shifting Off her position, 81
stevedores on board the Peck decided
to walk to the new location. Had they
remained on board, probably very Few
would have escaped with their lives
Capt. Logan, in command of the YES
sci, was ashore at the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-13

fences against the civil laws. as they
Nov. 15 1912, shall be regarded as Of
fences under the military law and ina
punishment therefor the militia COM
mission can impose such sentences,
! either lighter or heavier than those
imposed under the civil law as in their
Judgment the offender may merit
Both Capt. Morgan and Major Pratt
asserted that the Commission did not
| feel itself limited by the statutory
provision fixing punishment for of
fences and Major Pratt gave several
instances of sentences imposed by the
commission exceeding the statutory
! punishment.
| A dozen pictures of men clad ia
prison clothing and with heads shaw
en- were identified by Major Pratt as:
men who had been sentenced by the
military commission and sent to Jail.
One was given a sentence of seven ana
a half years for perjury, several 9TH
ers were three, four and five year
terms for interfering with officers"
Was there any Indictment or other
civil process presented against these
men2" asked senator Borah.
No" answered Major Pratt. "fhey
were arraigned on charges and specilica-
tons prepared by the judge advocate gen.
cral.'
Senator Borah elicted that Capt. Nor
gan as a lawyer believed there was no
appeal from the decision of the commits
sion approved by the governor, except to
the supreme court of the United States.
1t was developed that as many as -
accused men were tried at one time by
the commission.
There was no opportunity given man
to secure a new trial on the discovery or
new evidence: no opportunity to give
bail: no possibility of the. issuance of
stay of execution: your decision was
first, last and fnal?" suggested Mr.. Mott
net.
Yes answered Capt, Morgan.
IF you had sentenced a man to death
there was no way of stopping the execu-
Senator Borah
I'VE did not contemplate imposing
death sentences replied the witness.
II think the committee has about am
pie testimony on this branch OF the IN
quiry." remarked Senator Borah 1ihe
statement of facts seem full and COM
plete."
Following Wednesdays speedy work the
committee decided to divide UP the in
auiry. Thursday. allowing Senator Borah
top roceed alone with his peonage m
vestigation and probably have Senator
Kenyon begin an individual inquiry INTO
general conditions in the strike zone'
while the remainder of the committee
covered the other branches of the inquiry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-13
CAPITAL JoTTlNGs.

The House commerce committee will
give hearing. Tuesday, June q, to any
who desire TO furnish information in con-
nection with proposed cotton legislation.
The action follows agitation against poor
marking. packing and other phases OF
the handling of cotton.
Secretary Bryan has Joined the
Washington ALLEY cleaning brigade. /"
which has for its object the wiping
out of the Sums of the Capital IL
was announced, Thursday. that Mr..
Bryan would speak at a meeting Of
the Committee of 100, Sunday night.
on the subject of Stun Elimination"
Colonel George w. Goethals. chief
engineer of the Panama canal, confer
red with President Wilson, Thursday,
about his prospective visit to the Canal
Zone. The President told the colonel
ne would visit the isthmus as soon as
congress adjourned, but did not
hazard any guess as toswhen that may
be.
Convinced that the high prices of meat.
| could be sharply and effectively reduced
through the enactment of law prohibit
.'tS e"c sthuSnterlnR OIL calves, the Wash
lhston Chamber of Commerce announced
ihnrSday, its intention to appeal to Con
efess Tor some such legislation. Emnen
physicians throughout the country vii
i ne asked to testify as to the unwhole
soineness of-veal as food. and their test
hohy VIII be submitted to Congress whe
the crusade is launched.
President Wilson evidently expect
| 70 spend Il goodly part of the sum
: iner IN the open. for it was learned
Thursday, he now is u member of Ii
J washington Country Club, the quar-
ters OF which are just across the Pc
tomato river in Virginia. The Pres
ident has played half dozen game
OF golf over the club course and
said to have an especial liking for til
links.
Meredith Nicholson OF Indiana, Il
novelist probably will be minister 4
Portugal. Although there have bee
some protests from Indiana Democra
that Mr.. Nicholson is not "consis