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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
NEW ROBBERY LAW
Proposed Withdrawal Of Bank Insur.
aaee In Eastern Part Of State Ex.
pected 10 Cause legislative Action.

The many bank robberies In the
state recently has brought the
matter seriously 10 the attention Of
burglary insurance companies and NJ
meeting OF these officials I'm Kansas
City II was recommended that burg.
larry Insurance be- revoked on a numD-r
OF banks In the eastern side Of the
state.
II Is possible that the Legislature
Will take some Immediate action on
bill that has been introduced In the
senate by Senator Davis Of Sapulpa,
providing for reward for the apprc-
hension and prosecution Of bank rob
bers. The bill provides that the funds
shall be used by the governor. and
appropriates $4,000 for that purpose
for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1915 The sum OF 5000 Is provided
for the next year. The governor may
offer not more than $1,000 In .ny one
instance.
There In already statute making
bank robbery by explosive a felony and
providing for term OF not less than
twenty nor more than fifty years In
the penitentiary. This was passed at
the session Of the legislature two
years ago, the measure being intro
duced by Senator Barefoot Of Grady
county.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
ISSUE PHONE ORDER


The corporation commission has
made an order directing the Pioneer
Telephone company TO make connec
tion with the Deer Greek Mutual Tsle-
phone company at ArapahO for the
purpose of transmitting long distance
messages originating terminating
with subscribers TO the Deer Greek
company. A. r. Darnell and others
Of ArapahO made complaint to the
commission, asking that the connection
be ordered.
The commission took evidence. In
making the connection It In ordered
that both companies divide the cost
Of establishing the connection, and
that the Deer Greek company TO get
II Ia per cent OF the toll revenue
originating and terminating on the
Deer Greek line The order becomes
effective January ID
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
RED CROSS DOES NOT
DESIRE VAILED ORDERS

New York, Jan. THE American
Ned Cross IA endeayoring 10 discOur,
age the bestowing OF valuable presents
or decorations upon individuals rep
resentlns the organization In foreign
countries at war.
II was announced here last night
that Major.oenernl George n. Davis.
chairman Of the central committee,
has addressed, through the state de
partment, a letter to the American
ambassadors IN Great Britain, Ger.
many, France. Russia and Austrla.
Hungary and the American minister In
Bucharest, Rumania, explaining the
society's attitude.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

Representative Richmond =. Hobson
OF Alabama has caused more Of a stir
IN congress than any other member
for many months In his fight for a
prohibition amendment to the Consti.
tuition OF the United States It has
not been generally believed that the
vote for prohibition would be 50 large
as was shown on the actual t6te In
the House But when the question
came to the test II was discovered
that there we're 1877 votes IN favor Of
II 10 1SS against. That, Of course did
not mean that the amending resolu-
tion was adopted for submission to
the states, for 10 do that would re
qulre a two-thirds yote-to say moth
ing Of concurrence by the Senate.
Afr. HobsOn believes I'm prohibition.
women suffrage and the imminence of
war with japan.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
What Girls May Do
., .ess.s Roeer,..

~ ueu " se' INV
manescfs poin' OF view'' Lately W.
b. i"ok' VINO Is general superintendeht
on mrse factory IN New York state
mace speech u, large gathering ot
the owners ana fmployeee u the conf
pany, ~ which ne said several inter
esung th'hsS' among Them was a
strong recommendation OF the "sus.
sesticns frou employees' Idea, AMI
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
KINGFIsHER OFFICIAL
REMAINS IN OFFICE

Klngfisher Ok Jan. T.--Ulaiming
that the statute IN unconstitutional
George Bonnet who has held the Of
flee Of register Of deeds, has refused
to relinquish his office to william q.
Newer, recently elected county clerk.
Newer made demand for the offics
Of register Of deeds, wkhich II is
claimed was consolidated with the
county clerks office Bennett declared
that the statute making such consoli-
dalton was unconstitutional. and said
said that he had legal advice not to
relinquish the office
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
SOCIALISTS BANQUET
Party Members Of the LegislstuRe
viii BE Guests Of Oklahoma Local
Saturday Night.

A banquet will be served at West
fall hall Saturday night under the
auspices Of the wOmen's committee OF
the Oklahoma Socialist local to the
five representatives and one state sen.
ator recently elected to the legislature
from the Socialist party. Tickets for
the affair are on sale by the commit
tee. the proceeds OF which viii be used
In the general fund and dinner has
been prepared under the management
OF Mrs. John Hagel.
A pleasing musical and literary pro.
gram has been arranged by Mrs. L.
Myrtle Truinett, who was delegate
70 the recent state convention. An
orchestra OF the Oklahoma City local
will furnish music several out-of.
town speakers are expected, and read
lngs will be given by Mrs. Truinett
and Mrs. j. Stanley.
The main feature Of the evening
viii be the addresses given by the
newly elected members OF the legisla.
ture, each one being ON the program.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

must not be washed with water.
When dime or solid they can be renew
cd by wlplng off with a cloth dip
ped In alcohol and polishing off the
glass with tissue paper.
II one has brOcade and lace Oh hand
II can be worked up into Rn exquisite
opera bag n tray liz not needed The
foundation il bit Of thin, pretty silk
say dull rose color cut square. Upon
this IL arranged as artistically as pos.
sible all the small pieces of lace and
silk available Then they are applied
with a small stitch, and II necessary
connected with lace or fancy stitches
A round Of cardboard covered with
silk Is placed In the middle Of the
square and secured. This forms tho
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
Home Needlework.
BY HELEN HOWE.

The glass bottom trays are at
tractive. For this reason many won
Ell are buying the plain glass tray and
hitting II TO suit themselves. II may
he there Ii bit Of handsome silk ly.
ing by that would answer for back.
Ing the glass The combination OF the
two IL often seen. The effect In bet
ter II only heavy lace Is used IN Irish
crochet, strong fllet or guipure In
sets OF these can he set into silk, or,
II either ls to be used alone, then II
may be necessary to first decorate
the material.
A brocade, either white or colored.
would be lovely picked out with all
YER or gold thread, while lace would
lend itself well TO MI embroidery In
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
THE METROPOLITAN.

Tonight is change Of bill" night at
the Met, and the Taylor company will
have for the patrons the great New
York success, 'The Fortune Hunter. "
No newspaper boosting Is necessary
for SThe Fortune Hunter as its sue
cess Ia too well know Suffice to say
that the Taylor production will com.
pare very favorably with any presenta
ton In this city and II viii be up to
the high standard set by Mr.. Taylor
on his opening stock In this city. As
the Met win break the record with
"The Fortune Hunter" II is advisable
TO order seats In advance by telephon,
ing Walnut 400.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
BIG BAIL FOR BANKER;
OVER CERTIFIED CHECK

Scranton, Pa Jan. William l.
Watson, president OF the First Nation.
al bank Of Pittston, Is held in $4,000
bail for further hearing next Friday
by U. 3. Commissioner George C..
Sheuer, charged with over-certification
Of checks to his account.
II IL alleged that Watson certified
checks to himself for $4,000 when
his account was thousands OF dollars
short Of that amount; that the checks
were used In the purchase OF securi-
ties and that these securities were
used as collateral for loans to meet the
checks.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
GOING AFTER OWNERS
Proprietors Of Buildings Sheltering
BootlegEers VIII be Prosecuted. Says
Assistant Attorney Hilpirt.

I'VE are going to see II we can put
stop to some Of this bootlegging, +"
said A. l.. Hilpirt, assistant county at
torney, Mr.. DuMars and | are work.
ing today on a penal suit to be brought
against the owners Of the Campbell
building ms sequel to the raid Of that
place last night In which a quantity
Of liquor was found"
The county attorneys office takes
the position that the owners OF build.
ings are responsible for such violation
Of the law II they have the knowledge
Of the use to which parts OF their build.
ings are 10 be put.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

colored silks. II one has a piece Of
handsome lace the size Of the tray II
could be used just ~ II is, but when
small pieces only are available the
colorcd threads will he a charity.
Neatly set H. there will be no suspl-
cion Of patchwork. and two or three
different kinds Of lace can be worked
In together.
The trays come In all sizes, from
the one only few inches long, In.
tended for pin tray or catch-all upon
the dressing table 10 the size suffi.
ciently large for serving refreshments.
] might add tapestry, also cretonne,
II OF very good quality, IL under the
glass.
Il goes without saying the tray
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
SENATE GRINDS TODAY
Standing Committees Have Been Ap-
pointed and Will BE Announced In
the State Senate This Afternoon.

The senate convened at z o'clock
today, TO which time that body ad-
journed yesterday.
Journals OF the first and second
days sessions we're read.
Rev. X. s. Satterdeld, pastor Of the
First NJ. T. church Of Pauls Valley,
invoked divine blessing In the senate
today, being invited by Rev. j. s.
BlackwOOd, the senate chaplain
The party standing committees OF
the senate have been completed and
will he announced In the senate dur.
Ing the afternoon session.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
ENGLAND BUYS LUMBER
FROM KANSAS CITY FIRM

Kansas City, Jan. IA lumber
company here has signed contracts to
firnish 50000,000 feet OF timber 10
be shipped, by the purchaser to Eng.
land, The timber viii consist chiefly
OF ties and mine timbers. The officials
OF the company do not know whether
Y is to be used by the nnslishs war
department or by some private firm.
The real identity Of the purchaser OF
the timber WAS not made known of.
hciais Of the company said. The tim
Der will b. shipped to Port Arthur
for transportation to England. Tue
contracts provide that the risk Of tny
company ceases when the timber is de-.
llvercd At the port.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
An Como Frsn Routan

$50 You come from New York; said
an English lady to travelling Ameri.
can. Il supposed Of coure you came
from Boston,
why did YOU think thatY' asked
the New York lady. II
because ! supposed that cultivated,
lntelligent Americans, came from
Boston"
But what In the world made you
think thRtr was the natural question.
"Oh. ! don't know exactly. I think
IL was \ Boston lady who told mas
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

To offer prises for the good IDEAS
turned In by employees Is certainly a
straight way to discover who has those
good Ideas and to get them into use.
That pays the management.
But II win nay you to think even
without the incentive Of q prize. II
some big business men are willing TO
give their thingers prises II is q pretty
fair sign that all business men want
thinkers It's up 10 you to use your
brains 10 that they tell
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

bottom Of the bag. The edges are fin
ished with a lace frtll and casing
for running ribbon through Is set In,
which when drawn up creates q bag
with fluffy corners turning back. The
result will be lovely bag at practi-
cally no cost at all, for even the TIM.
est scraps can be used and variety
win only add to its beauty.
II only two motifs Of lace consti-
tute the wealth Of the piece box they
could be used as the outer covers Of
dainty needlebook. After covering
the cardboard with silk the lace should
be lightly applied, or II the motifs are
large enough there Ia the suggestion
for using them a. covers upon one
Of the miniature mattress pincushions
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

ID. l.. Davis, dalrymar nj 725 East
Third street, pleaded not guilty 70 a
charAe Of maintaing dairy and selling
milk on unsanitary premises la ma
nicipal court this morning Dairy In.
spector A. A. Doughty and Health In
pector J. r Hawkins appeared against
him. Davis charged that the trinl was
an attempt on the part Of the inspect.
ors TO Job" him. He charged that
Inspector Doughty had only inspected
his dairy four times In two years,
and that he was not In any way
qualified to censor him Davis previ-
ously operated a dairy at Robinson
and G. streets. He was fined $40 and
costs by Judge Price.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
Echoes 4. & Streets

An Interesting meeting Of Oklahoma
Aerie No. l2i, Fraternal Order Of
Eagles. was held last night when the
following officers were installed for
the ensuing year o. A. Waller, worthy
president; c. W, Butler worthy vice
president; Il. McCarty, chaplain: II.
j. Grout, secretary; NJ. ID. McAtee,
treasurer; c. o. Hobart, inside guard I;
{. ID. Lacy, outside guard; DR.. John
+. Kuhn, aerie physician, and ID. A.
Bennett trustee.
A. Q. Whitman, Q fruit poddler,
brayed strong evidence this morning
and pleaded not guilty to a charge Of
carrying concealed weapons, when
brought before Judge Price In police
court Captain Mike Connors and
Detective Gordon alleged the .aan
was drunk aud flourished n gun on
West California avenue yesterday
evening When arrested near the
city barn, Connors said, "he had u
loaded pistol, partly loaded flask
Of whisky and he also was loaded "
Whitman WAS found guilty Of the con
cealed weapon charge and also Of u
charge Of drunk He was fined $50
on the first charge and 81 on the
second, with costs attached
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

The meetings Of the Y. W. c. A.
classes In first aid to the injured, and
In china painting. which were discon-
tinued for a holiday session will re.
sumo their meetings tonight Regular
dates Of the meetings will be the same.
The classes meet ut the association
headquarters.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
MARKETS
Oklahoma Livestock.


CATTLE The bulk OF Thursday's
cattle run was made up OF mixed and
common stuff Nothing Of quality In the
bed line showed mp, a few fair quality
becvey bringing around &c. Good cows
and heifers brought s5.7b960o AZ tops.
Bulls sold from 81 to $50 stccksrs cen.
tinued scarce today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
Miss Mildred Corbett, assistant cit

Miss Mildred Corbett, assistant city
secretary Of the Y. w. @. A. for tns
southwest is visiting the Oklahoma
City Y W. c. A. and will be here
until Monday. Miss COrbett met the
board Of directors OF the city ssocla.
ton at luncheon at the association
headquarters today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

Personal Improssisns Of Settlement
Work in New York City with DIR
Jacob A. Reid" will be the subject OF
an address TO be given at the city \
W. G. A. rooms by Professor Gilber'
IL Smith, Of the University Of OK
lahoms Friday night, at Z 30 o'clock
Everyone is invited to attend.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

The house committee Of the Y. W.
c, 4. held its regular meeting at a noon
luncheon at the association today.
Mrs. J. L. Jenkins president prssid.
ed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

HOGS The hog trade opened stssdy
Thursday, on the local market and most
sales were ON this basis Beat porkerr
brought {135 as top, with the bulk Al 81
d1H Pigs sell al s62Sdf6.7a.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

seed meal with an excess Of hulls IN
II and were assessed fine Of 800
and costs. At the first trial the
company was convicted and fined
300, but new trial was granted. he
fore going to trial, however, the com
pany pleaded guilty and took the
smaller fine. The offensc complained
OF against the company constitutes
adulterati0n. The prosecution was
undertaken under the direction ~ the
pure food department Of the board II
agriculture similar cases are pend
ing against other concerns
Ida Muir has filed petition In dis.
trict court for divorce from J. r.
Muir alleging non.suppOrt aud that
her husband, though earning good
salary ~ piano mover contributes
nothing "a the support Of herself AMI
children and at the same time con
tinues 10 live on the fruits " her Ia
bOrs.
Rev. }, y. DIsch, George Il. Teener
and J. V. A. Ogleyis. members Of the
county election board, presented to
District Judge George W Clark this
morning an application asking that
the county commissioners be required
TO allow a bill for special work done
by them in the recent general election
The bill claims a total u STA due
the members.
Denps NJ Powell. grocer at 1919
North Robinson, was made defendant
this morning IN an action for divorce
brought agnlnst him by his wife, tn.
lah May Powell who charges that the
husband has admitted unbecoming
acts and that she can no longer con
done his conduct or live with him
q
Information wss filed This morning
by the county attorney office against
John Robinson, Joe Doe and William
Roe, following the raid by Deputy
Sheriff NJ r. Smith on rooms Of the
Campbell building yesterday in which
n quantity Of liquor was seized.
Members Of the Legislature will he
especially invited guests At the pOpu.
lar concert this evening at the First
Presbyterian church. to be given by
Edwin Vale Mcintyre, organist and
vOculists Of the church choir. This Is
the third popular program OF the
19l4-15 season and promises 10 be one
Of the best Of the year. Members and
employees OF the Legislature will be nd.
mitted without tickets Others will be
expected to procure tickets, which can
be had without charge at the Freder-
ickson-Kroh Music company.
Miss Nettie johnson, for six and 9
half years, clerk Of the city building
department resigned her position yes.
terday to accept the position OF assist.
ant secretary Of the Y W. c. A. Miss
johnson has a long and enviable rec.
ord In city work. The resignation will
take effect Immediately.
Rev. Ralph J. Lamb Of Tulsa
preached an interesting revival ser
mon at the Putnam Heights Presbyte-
rian church last night OH the subject
"A Living Sacrifice" The subject Is
taken from the great European war,
the beginning Of which. DIR. Lamb wit
messed when In Europe last August
His sermon was based upon the com.
parison OF the sacrifice being made
In the present war with the Divine
Sacrifice A large audience heard and
enjoyed the sermon hast night
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

II you fuss about the weather n
may be . sign that you ara getting
old
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

Secretary Of State II. g. Oliver 10.
day granted charter to Crayens q
Csvens Of Fort Gibson, capitalized
at $4,000. Ths incoroparton are II.
W. Cravens, Ray Cravens and Amelin
A. Lea. The company intends conduct
ing q general mercantile business.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
30 fer as supplies are concerned

30 fsF a. supplies are concerned
In the senate. In the way Of pencils,
pens, tablets. aud other similar things
the senate will pay for only what II
gets, or orders, Is the instruction CIV
On BY Senator Michell, president pro
tenn, TO supply men. Prices for these
things must be agreed upon In sd.
vance In also the order Of Senator
Mitchell and no other price will be
paid
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

The county commissioner teaay
visited the Juvenile Protective Associ-
alton and reported the same IN rood
condition and spoke highly Of she
management
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07
BRINGING DOWN
GERMAN FLYER
Disabled Aircraft Capturcd In Sharp
Fight BY Frcneh; Aviator Killed,
Machine Wrecked.

Paris, Jan. The French batteries
had been playing on the German posi-
tons all day and the observers report
cd that the fire Of the three inchers
was precise and deadly, consequently
the appearance OF q Taube flying ma
chine over the battery position was no
surprise The French gunners were
commanded to cease firing In order
not to give clue to their whereabouts
and the Taube sailed away. seemingly
having failed In Its mission. IL came
back again, however, and after drop
ping four harmless bombs on Sampig
neul 1t let fall a few dangerously close
to the French batteries. The position
had been discovered and the necessity
o. bringing the machine down before
Il could get back 70 the German lines
was vital.
Hard Hit.
Muskets were aimed from every d.
retion, machine guns we're turned
toward II and even the three -inchery
came Into action, In a perfect storm
Of shell and bullets the Taube was
soon In bad way, II made an effort
to turn and fly but It was seen that
II had been hard hit 1t tipped con
siderably, then obliqued toward the
earth and landed with q heavy shock
In the plain Of Aghilcourt.
The French infantry had watched
the action from the trenches, and the
machine had no sooner touched the
ground than the entire line dashed
forward TO capture H. The Saxons In
front had also been looking on, and
they came ON at double-quick 30 de-.
fend the machine around which the
two detachments clashed. There was
an indescrtbable melee for few min
utes, In which II was impossible TO
separate the French aud the Germans.
Aviator Killed.
The aviator had been killed by a
bullet In the forehead when he was
about 10 disengage his machine, but
the Saxons put up 10 strong fight
( that the issue had become doubtful.
I when a joyful cry went up from the
( French Infantry. "rhs dragons
The dragons T. Al full Esllop a
squadron Of French dragons came
into sight from Coda with lances
ready they dashed into the fight and
put the saxons 10 rout The machine
was captured, hut that was not
enough for the Infantry, who charged
with the bayonet and took the trench
ca that commanded the valley Of the
smppe.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

Information wss filed This morning
by the county attorney office against
John Robinson, Joe Doe and William
Roe, following the raid by Deputy
Sheriff NJ D. Smith on rooms OF the
Campbell building yesterday in which
a quantity Of liquor was seized.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-07

Mrs. H. n. Sehsrf and daughter,
Mary Lena Vaughn, were arraigned
before Judge W. II. zwick In county
court today ON information from the
county attorney charging them with
entering into a conspiracy to de-
fraud Bertha q. Workman by remov-
ing from 0klahoms county certain
rnortgaged personal property from
the Woodward hotel The defsnse de-
INJURED 30 some Of the evidence of
fc~d and the case was continued.