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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
PROPOSITION TO VOTE
/ BONDS FOR WATER SUPPLY
Committee of Ten Adopts Reso'
lutions Looking to Voting OF
$4,000 in Bonds

The committee OF ten selected py
a mass meeting held at the city hal
on the night of November 18th fol
the purpose OF hearing the reports OF
the engineers upon plans for per-
manently improving the water sup
ply OF the City of Guthrie, met for
final action at the mayors office on
the night of December 4th, and took
final action according to the follow
ing resolution:
Whereas, On account of the seri-
GUS shortage Of water existing in the
City of Guthrie at this time a mass
meeting of citizens recently as
sembled at the city hall for the pur-
pose of considering the advisabiity
OF supporting or rejecting one or
more of the propositions Deing con-
sidered iby the board of commission
ers OF the city for the permanent i'm
provement OF said waterworks; and,
Whereas. At said mass meeting two
propositions were submitted one
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05

things in connection with the call
ing of said election and the final
completion of said work; no final ac-
tion to be taken in said work by the
city commissioners until approved by
the committee Of three, one of said
committee of three to be selected by
the committee of ten, one to be Sc
lected by the city commissioners, and
the third to be selected by the two
selected; it being provided that said
committee of three and the city com
missioners shall from time to time
confer with and make reports to said
committee of ten of the progress OF
it's work
Be It Further Resolved, That in
letting contracts the constructor shall
as far as practicable be required to
give preference to home labor and
material.
The committee of ten thereupon
selected as its representative for the
committee of three. Lymon J. Gray,
the city commissioners selecting JAKE
Douglass, and the two so selected,
selected f. j. Allen as the third
member.
This committee of three at once or
ganized and held its first meeting
with the city commissioners at nine
o'clock a. m, on December 5th, 1914.
a general feeling of harmony pre-
vailed in the work of the committee
and in addition to the one PROPOSE
ton Of improving the water supply.
it was determined necessary to sub
NIT the proposition of the consuuc-
tion Of permanent pumping plant for
the reason that in the judgment or
the committee the cost of the present
rate and that the new rates recently
proposed by the electric light com
pany for the pumping the water is at
least one cent per thousand gallons
higher than it can be pumped for by
such a plant as the CITY itself can
install, and that there viii be material
saving to the city to do its own
pumping unless a much better rate
than now proposed can be procured
The proposition to submit an
amendment TO the charter was
thought advisable for the reason that
there is and always has been Consid-
cradle sentiment since the charter
was adopted in favor Of making the
term of office less than she present
term OF six years. and in order to
give an opportunity for the people 10
again express themselves upon this
subject il was thought advisable TO
let such a proposition be submitted
at this time and in such way as not
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05

handling of said water, the commit
tee of ten and said commissioners
met in Joint session at the mayor
Office on Friday, December 4, 1914, at
1880 p. m. and organized for busi-
ness by the selection of w H. Coyle
as chairman and w. j. Dibbens as
secretary of said committee, and the
mayor presiding over the joint ses-
sion; and,
Whereas, 1t was resolved at said
Joint session that the mayor OF said
city call an election to be held not
later than January 10, 1915 for the
purpose of submitting the proposition
OF issuing $50 O00.00 worth of water
works Improvement bonds; of which
the sum of $3O,0O0O0 or so much
thereof as may be necessary shall be
used in securing a permanent water
supply, and the sum of $2OOOO.00 or
so much thereof as may be neces-
sary. shall be used for constructing
and installing a permanent pumping
plant unless it shall be found Dos
sible by the city commissioners to
secure a contract for pumping said
water by other persons at cheaper
rate than by the construction of said
plant, and that at the same election
the mayor submit to the voters of said
city a proposition to amend the
charter of said City of Guthrie by re-
ducing the term of office OF each or
the three commissioners from six to
two years. such reduced term OF Of
flee to take effect automatically as
to each office upon the expiration or
the present term or office OF each OF
the commissioners now in office.
Now. Therefore, Be 1t Resolved,
That the above propositions be sub
mitted by the mayor and said city
commissioners to a vote of the peo-
pie on or before January Is, 1915,
and that this committee pledge itself
TO the support of said propositions
and heartily recommend them to the
action of the voters Of said City or
Guthrie. and.
BE It Further Resolved That in
order to more effecuany carry for
ward said work. a ub-committee OF
three be selected from said commit
tee Of ten 10 work directly with the
citv commissioners in the preparation
Of plans for calling OF said election
and giving proper Information to the
voters in regard thereto: for the pur-
pose OF definitely outlining and at
tending to the construction Of said
improvements including the sale OF
bonds. approving plans and estimates.
lctdng Of contracts, and all other
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05

being a supply by wells and the other
by the improvement OF the Cotton
wood river by the construction of
dams and otherwise improving the
same: and,
Whereas, The plan Of Improvement
by wells was unanimously rejected by
said mass meeting and it was de-
termined that committee of ten with
power to act should be selected for
the purpose of comforting and adVis-
ing with the city commissioners for
the purpose of determining upon the
most feasible and economical means
of obtaining an adequate and perma-
nent supply of water, which COM
mittee was selected by said mass
meeting and consists of the follow
ing persons: w. II. Coyle W. j..
Dibbens, e. Cook, NJ. Weinberger, f..
d. Walton, r. j. Allen. V. G. Houston.
Lymon J. Gray J. +. Douglass and
A G. c. Bierer.
Whereas, After several conferences
between said committee OF ten and
the city commissioners, it was de-
termined to be necessary that final
and definite action should be taken
without further delay on account OF
the pressing need of Immediately and
permanently establishing an adequate
water supply for said city Of Guthrie.
and also for the purpose Of providing
means Tor economic pumping and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
0 affect the present incumbents in

to affect the present incumbents In
office.
There will be meetings of the city
commissioners and committee OF
three from time to time, and all per-
sons who may have plans to submit
for consideration are invited to sub
nit them in proper form to the city
commissioners. and all such plans Will
be taken up and given due consid-
GRAFTON in joint session of the city
commissioners anc committee OF
three.-AdY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
Farmer Is Robbed bx MASKS.

/. c.. Wat s. living near Mustang
south Of oklahoma City. was held u-
by masked men and robbed FRIDAY
night The robbers took his watch
and So.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
Civil Service Examination.

An examination for the position of
Elevator Confederation $500 a
year, custodian service. Guthrie Okla
will be held at the post office in this
city on January 1915. For applica-
ton blanks. and for full information
relative to the examination qualifi-
cations duties, salaries etc. address
Secretary. Board of Civil Service Ex-
aminers postoffice, city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
. q 8 Q RIA

LCST-Pocketbook containing gold
watch and $40 bill, on S. Broad.
Finder please return to Leader Of
tice. Reward, $500.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
Officer Kills in Duel.

Leander Nowlin is dead and Walter
Harney city marshal OF Woodville is
under arrest the result of a pistol
duel Friday The marshal was at
tempting to arrest N0wlin al the time.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
EIks, Memorial Services.

The Elks will hold their annual
memorial services at the oDera house
Sunday afternoon beginning at 2:3o.
All are invited. All members of the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
Tax Records Now Ready.

The county assessor has prepared
his tax duplicates and they are now
in the hands of the county treasurer
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
Passed Bar Examination.

II. L. Mason of this city was one
among 81 who passed the bar exami-
nation at Oklahoma City this week
He is now a full fledged lawyer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
New Game Warden Appointed.

George Noble of Poteau has been
appointed by Gov. Williams as state
game warden to succeed John B.
| DOolin.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
Bankers Will Meet.

Bankers of the state will meet ar
Oklahoma City. December Sth in their
second annual convention
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05

lodge are requested to meet at the
lodge rooms at o'clock sharp and go
in a body to the opera house.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
THREE OF THE MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Thursday Night December IL
THE STATES DINNER

Judge John Embry will Preside as Toastmaster
This idea Of States Dinner represents splendid suggestion
Separate tables nearly possible will be arranged for each
state Persons from Mississippi will dine at the Mississippi
table, Kansans at the Kansas table, etc Each state will have
well qualified representative at the head Of its table who will
the call of the toastmaste and offer any defense
| sary in behalf of his or her state
A BARREL OF FUN WITH EVERY DINNER
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05

Plan will be able attend this Grand Three Days Festival Great
gnadan
andh buy
the carefully handled Wit nnor and I@hos during the entire
enter he cots see
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-05
Merchants Display Booths Open Each Day

the Guthrie merchants selected in the Sunday
cEoo oroomba alcnyan De UP n
andw the merchandise This fashion display
ewoldbe worthy the
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The Spectator., 1914-12-25
SYSTEM SAVES WOMAN'S TIME
Many Farm Wives Lose by Not Map ping Their Work Out In Me
 thodical Manner.

A program is a great labor saver, we are told, but some women use . program as robin does a pole something to fly from. They never know what is to be done next, says a writer in Country Gentleman. A regu- lar order, wherein the work is dove tailed, makes for real efficiency. While the woman who does her work hit or miss is in the throes of inde- cision as to what shall be done next, the really methodical woman has her work all mapped out week ahead. She moves swiftly and surely from one task to the next with no lost time. The amount of work she turns of Is mar vel to the other woman.
 A good homemaker plans her work and works her plan. She Is envied by less executive women, but she must pay the price in careful thought and in an inflexible will that holds her to the prescribed procedure. A weaker wom- an makes a good plan, but circum- stances are forever altering 1t. She never drives her work. but her work drives her continually. It worries her; it becomes a nightmare. Because she is always putting things off she is always behind time. and therefore what she does do is done under pres sure and in hurried way that is al- ways wasteful.
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SYNOPSIS.

Pedro and the dancing bear, MT. Jones. prevent a tramp from stealing young lady's purse. Pedros ambition to become . painter spurs him to quit old Nita and the strolling bear dancers. Pedro, Old Nita and the bear trainers start for New York. Mtss Iris Vanderpoel ,quarrels with her artist dover, Sam HiM, and they part She discovers in her fathers desk a DOT trait, which she recognizes as that of Pedro, who rescued her from the purse
 snatcher. Hill meets Pedro and Mir. Jones in Washington square. Hill discov- CTS talent in Pedros drawings and in a mad desire to lose himself. gives his stud3o and all in 1t so Pedro in exchange for Mir. Jones. Pedro occupies Hills stu do and calls on Leigh, the sculptor. with q letter from Hill. Leigh, calling in re- turn, in the alley bumps into two men. one of whom Is Reginald Vanderpool, Iris Father, in disguise. Vanderpools compan- sun goes into the basement of Hilfs studio and talks with Ricardo, or Rowe, the basement tenant. of a conspiracy against a foreign government. Vanderpool, over whom Rowe has secret hold, is impli- cated. Sonora Daussa and her child, sup WUgedly dead in an uprising, Rowe knows to be alive. Sonora Daussa Is driven by Ricardo to a resort where the conspira- tors meet her and profess loyalty. Sam Hill sees Rowe unexpectedly attacked by old Nita, and rescues her. Pedro takes luncheon with Iris in her home, nee ting gVanderpool, who Is disturbed by Pedr6's presence. Iris tells Pedro her suspicion that her father Is being blackmailed and tenlists his help. Iris poses for Pedro. Pedro sees Rowe with Vanderpool and peeping through Rowe's basement win ddow is astonished at sight of woman whose face, feature for feature, is like Nhis own. Hill hears from the bear dan- cers that Pedro Is a Venezuelan. Hill and MT. Jones wander about, and stumble upon Rowe. loading a steamer with con- traband of war. Hill is seized as a spy. vanderpool, asphalt king. appeGrs as
 "Senor Chief"
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Here was a chance to mislead and annoy bear-dancer, and to do so was a wondrous source of satisfaction

Here was a chance to mislead and annoy beardancer, and to do so was wondrous source of satisfaction.
 "He went this way, bad luck to him!" he lied, pointing east, If yer catch up with him, hope the bear eats both of yer!"
 When they had been walking for about half an hour Pedro laid his hand upon the arm of his companion.
 Look, Beau-Jean!" said he. Look, there, in the window of the little shop of women's finery! See the girl with the red-gold hair? I am painting a picture of the Holy Mother, and the hair Is of just such a color!"
 'Indeed!" said Beau-Jean soberly. Tt is a terrible color. Do you think that the Holy Mother will be pleased?"
 T had not thought of that!" replied Pedro. Then he added suddenly "Oh! see, the shop-lady knows MT. Jones!"
 It was true. The red-haired girl had given very animated signs of rec ognizing the bear, and lifted her gaze to the persons in whose company he | appeared, with a smile on her lips. which swiftly gave way to look of | disappointment as she met their eyes. Wait" said Pedro, halting before the door, that lady has seen this bear | before, or l am much mistaken! And what is more, she expected to see some one she knew, when she looked at us! Come in, want to buy some thread"
 Whereupon he opened the door, and, with the bear, entered the crowded little shop, leaving BeauJean gasping out on the pavement. Behind the counter stood the smilr ing Lola La Farge, alias Lizzy Hinkle., What can I do for you?" she asked, laying aside the bit of knitting upon which she had been engaged.
 Thread. please!" said Pedro, fash ing his smile at her.
 What color?" she inquired, admir- ing his eyes and teeth.
 ''Er-ah-green, please!" said Pe- dro, because her eyes were rather of that color, and consequently 1t came | III Sl tO hllu HIcCl, duu d hOCuAOp please"
 | "A needle!" she exclaimed, you mean package of needles!"
 T only need one at time." he told her. Would she speak of the bear2 An. she was going to!
 Seems as if training bears and sew Ting didn't go together very good" she giggled. There was gent in here not long ago. who didn't know much more'n you! He had bear, tool"
 "Yes?" said Pedro
 Yes, indeed" she responded, busilyl getting out the articles he had named. T do declare to goodness, thought this was the very identical bear, when I seen you coming!"
 Tt Is the identical bear" remarked | Pedro.
 What" said she, with a little shriek of surprise-"well, l neveri How is the other fellow? Ain't he got the bear with him then?"
 NO, I've got him!" said Pedro dryly.
 You don't say!" exclaimed the girl, peering over the counter, as though seeing the animal for the first time.
 And so you know my pal, eh?" said Pedro. Now that is nice!" He smiled again, and, as was usu- ally the case, hypnotized her into in stant response. Encouraged by his interest, and by the fact of their mu- tual friend, she drew postal card not from the bosom of her pink shirt waist-from her pocketbook.
 Well, l certainly do know him!" said she. q had this postal from him only three days ago!" | (TO BE CONTINUED)
The Spectator., 1914-12-25
CHAPTER XII.

Como Adventures With variatlons.
 Pedro stared ct the door a if trans- fixed. and then. the wall being repeat. ed. he opened his portal. On the land ing stood Gunevtere.
 'Madre de Dios!" he exclaimed, what ails thee? Come in."
 "Oh! 'tis terribls!" moaned Guns- viere, "that Anna! that Irresponsible oneI We loft t.hsr in charge. and when
The Spectator., 1914-12-25
Take Rsst In rIms.

Rest is mental. When the mind wearies the body relaxes. Drudgery is mental monotony. The climate Of the mind loses its distinct seasons. when drudgery steals away vivacity, and variety. likeness . not rest. but rust. A change of air refreshss the, whole man. What most people need for vacation is . new duty, not new climate. If you would rid yourself of an old trouble and escape from gall ing condition. take up new task h. action leads to atrophy. Rust does as much harm as friction. Thefe is no. rsward for the idler whether he bo, rich or poor. The lazv uAA . ee11oap n optimist
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CHAPTER XII.
A Compromise.

 Pedros studio for her second pose was not that which had been appointed, but one nearly a week later. During the intervening period the young painter had remained locked in the studio as long as daylight lasted. with Leigh.
 Pedro had given her no explanation for putting her off. simply sending word that he could not have her at present, but would get some work done on the background of the DOT trait
 Iris had telephoned several futile in- 'vttations, and at last. catching Pedro on the wire. had arranged for a sit. ting. At the hour appointed. she mounted the stairs slowly, with fast locating heart, starting and trembling at every sound within the ancient building.
 She reached the door unchallenged and rapped upon 1t.
 Lady! Most gracious Aadonna!" he cried in greeting. See. here is the blue robe-Quick, quick! l am all i'm patience to begin. Do you know the good tidings? Of the ridiculously au- dacious thing l am going to do? Ex. lhfbdt my pictures! Yes, me- Pedro! Ha! ha! am not unknown. it seems !! Read the newspapers. am Pedro, the great Spanish artist! do not know how to paint. but it matters not; they will say an impressionist-Mat outdone!' An! ha! your portrait will he the chief sem of the display. In two weeks comes the exhibition, so l must finish 1t soon. soon!"
 During the first part of the pose. he, contrary to his usual habit. talked rap- idly.
 Tt will be a lovely exhibition!" said he, there will be Leigh's stuff-beau- ttiful marbles, rich in form. and with such textures and high lights. You know! And the virginal white bas-re- liefs-the joyous one of the ladies dancing. And around the walls, be. tween these things will hang many gorgeous paintings by that great Span fish painter-myself."
 Iris could not but laugh with him.
 And of all these fine pictures" he continued. ',the most lovely will be a Madonna with hair that Is red gold, like joy!"
 Then there was silence and he worked fiercely, cruelty, for, as usual. he forgot the rests. and 1t grew late before either spoke.
 by hts indifference, by her own emo tions, she could bear 1t no longer, but holding out her arms toward him. she swayed slightly, and said his name in 8 broken r0ioe.
 "Pedro!"
 Then he saw how white and drawn her face had become. and with little cry he dropped his Ralette and sprang to her side.
 "Madonna!" he aaid. forgive me! Come down! So! Let me help you. Lie here upon this couch. Oh, l am cruel and thoughtless!
 Whimpering little, she clung to his Af0, Durying her lace tn f6e crotch Of hs elbow. fondling his hand.
 Pedro. Pedro. l am co tired!" she Aaid over and over again.
 'I tnow! A little sherry!" he ex- clatned. "A bite Of luncheon! You wtil SC now what . splendid house. wife I can really be. at need. We will have charming meal directly"
 He poured wine into an antique venetfaa glass. and brought 1t to her. clasping both her hands about the fragile thing as one would clasp . childs untrsined fingers around . precious toy.
 Drink" hs commanded. "and lie euite still with your lovely head among the carsssins pillows. You arc bn saDAsFu qssen pow. and l your
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'There!" she said. laughing a trifie historically. when she had finished. will that do?"
 "Splendidly!" said Pedro, and thrust. ing the folded paper into his breast pocket. seized her hand and kissed it with the grace of courier.
 Iris blushed. watching him with ten der eyes. Then she submitted to be- ing led downstairs and shut into her coupe. No sooner was this accom- plished than Pedro fled across the little court and up to the studio as if all the devils in the demonology were after him. and slamming the door be- hind him, he proceeded to dance the coquette at a mad pace. upsetting sev- eral articles of furniture in the proc ess.
 And now to find Mir. Samuel Hill!" he shouted gleefully. waving the paper above his head.
 "Ah! Meestre Samhill." was echoed in . vail from outside the door. Where. oh! where is he?"
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nlFe WHere tuere were no bees to sting. and where the honey was so plentiful! He really had not taken half of 1t last time! And here were his own footsteps. his sticky, honey made footprints, which would help him to find the treasure again. Thus it happened that in time they reached the doorway of the little dairy, which MT. Jones recognized with a joyful bound, and a sort of purr, which brought the dairyman (who had spied him through the window) to the en- trance, with a shower of abuse ready at hand.
 Get out of this. youse!" shouted the milk vender. Don't you dast ter come in. any of youse! l ain't-a-goin'-t ter sell yer nothin'. Get oil. you smashin'. murderin' bunch of dagoes! I'll set the cop on yer if yer don't skidoo!"
 "Whyf" asked Pedro. wildly excited But why won't you sell to us7"
 "Go on now! none O yer back talk!" growled the man. T sold to one dago feller with a bear last week, an the brute eat up all me comb-honey! So get out; quit talkin'."
 "A man with bear?" cried Pedro, scarcely able to believe his ears. "Tll bet it's the one l want to md. That bear he had belongs to me-"
 Well. what do care for that r. said the milk vender sourly. Get out, or will call the copf'
 Which way did he gof" persisted Psdro-"same way e we camel"
 4 malicious smile came upon the wsassnsd fsatprss of the Aa6yman.