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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-26
YE CANDY SHOP
FILLS PROMISE
AS POLL TREAT

Christmas was a big day at Polls
Almost every seat from orchestra to
roof was occupied at both perform
ances by regulars who came to share
in the first installment Of Mr.. Polls
promised treat-the Musical Comedy
Players. And every one was happy.
This frst glimpse of Washington's
newest entertainment was immensely
pleasing and promises to MI the pro
verbal "long-felt" want In the local
amusement field. It Is more colorful
and diverting than many "produc-
tons" that have preceded II here.
Manager Berger wore a satisfied
smile: the audience returned the com.
pliment with interest: an augmented
orchestra played with vim, and the
actors,~ encouraged by all this went
through their work in happy mood.
II was a Christmas performance,
such as a Christmas performance
should be and mostly isn't
\ THE Candy Shop" as announced by
George Williamson on the first rise
Of the curtain, is simply q conglom-
GRAFTON OF music, comedy, scenery, and
girls. II is totally plotless and proud
of it The audience Is then given q
glimpse OF Coney Island. Later q ro-
spectacle Persian garden Is shown by
way of squaring things
George Williamson and Billy Clifton
delivered their comedy with success.
They were threatened with a fifty
fifty division, however, through the
efforts OF Miss Eulalie Young and
Billy Lynn.
Miss Lillian Crosman and Miss |
Louise Mink were given q hearty wei
come, as Were also Clarence Lydston,
Jack Squires, the Sherley Sisters-and,
in fact, all, of them, about fifty, In
GLIDING q real girly chorus.
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JOHN EARLY, LEPER,
GETS XMAS PRESENTS

John Early. the Districts lonely
leper, Is in better condition and ply
steal health than he has been
for many months, according to
John Lloyd, keeper of the leper's
camp at Twenty-frst and c streets
northeast His health has continu-
ously improved since his return from
Seattle, Wash, where he went on .
visit to friends q few months ago.
Formerly Early used to go to bed in
October, and did not leave IL until
the approach of spring owing to his
weak condition, but he has gained IN
strength to such an extent as to per-
nit him to be up and about like the
rest of the people.
Christmas morning found him up
bright and early walking in brisk
fashion around the grounds. A num-
Der OF Christmas presents from
friends here and North Carolina were
received by the leper, and he enjoyed
his Christmas dinner with q good and
strong appetite. Early has becoms
a convert to the Catholic faith re-
Gently, and IL paying devout atten-
ton. to his religious duties.
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first being 4.Iss Julia Lathrop. direc-
tor OF the Children's Welfare Bureau.
Under the new system everything
that has to do with work done by
women-wages, sanitary. conditions,
vocational matters-will be investiga-
ted.
Employment bureaus under Federal
supervision, will be established In
cities throughout the country, and
through this medium, Miss MuIhauser
will mobilize the woman power OF the
country, not only that the women
may be aided in earning o. living, but
also as a war emergency move. Miss
Mulhouser will have general super
vision over the entire system.
Miss MuIhauser's activities have
been in the cause OF woman suffrage,
in the consumers league, the Council
OF National Defense, and in q score Of
other organizations.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-26
REDUCES FREIGHT RATES.

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion today ordered a reduction of
from 2 to 4 per cent on all freight
rates from Eastern cities to southern
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-26

Michigan points. The rates applied
particularly to cities in the southern
peninsular of Michigan which had
eeen carrying higher rates than other
points equally distant from points
OF origination.
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DIG nAeERsrown EIRE.

HAGERsTowN, Nd. Dec. 26.-Ths
Humrichouse building. in Public
Square. was wrecked by FIRE early to-
day. causing loss OF $4,000.
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"NorHINe SPECIAL" SAYS HAIe

LONDON. Dec. 26.-'Nothing spe-
cial," was Field Marshal Haig's report
from the British front today.
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SHE'S BEAUTIFUL,
YOUNG, RICH, AND
NOW COMES CUPID

Miss Hilda Mulhauser, OF Cleveland.
heiress, society beauty. and social
service worker, recently named by
the Government as assistant manager
Of the Federal employment service to
direct labor problems, in so far as
they affect women, will enter another
contract tomorrow-she becomes the
bride OF Charles Russell Richards,
prominent New Yorker and director
OF Cooper Union.
The ceremony takes place at the
home OF the bride, 1850 Mistletoe
Drive, Cleveland. After a brief
honeymoon they will be at home at
81 West Tenth street, New York.
Prof. Richards was founder OF the
National Society for Industrial Edu-
cation, a member OF six clubs, q
patron Of the arts, and has had an
active connection with the social and
industrial activities of New York.
To Continue Work.
After the beginning Of the new
year Prof. and Mrs. Richards will
divide their time between Washing
ton and New York, as Miss Null
hauser intends to, continue her work
mere anu ETOl. HhlCudTOS - also 70
assist the Government in certain mat
tiers in which he is considered an
expert.
Miss Mulhauser is the daughter Of the
late Frederick Mulhauser, pioneer own
er Of large wooden mills IN Cleveland.
After completing her studies, Miss
MuIhauser became interested in social
service work in Cleveland. and in that
she has distinguished herself in a man
ner that caused the Government to be
glad to solicit her services.
For eight years she was a worker in
Cleveland settlement, and later served
as director for the Women's and Girls
Bureau which made a speciality Of plac-
ing women and girls in positions to
which they were best suited. A careful
study was made OF the problem OF wo-
mems work as affecting all types and
classes.
Miss MuIhauser's work became known
through the country. She appeared be-
fore the Ohio legislature and secured
an appropriation with which to estao-
lish a State employment bureau.
In Federal Service.
She entered the Government service
six months ago at the request OF Sec
Rotary of War Baker, who had been
watching her work in Cleveland when |
he was private citizen. She now
heads one Of the most important
branches of the Government, and is |
the second woman to be officially /
recognized by the Government, the
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way IS o lend our money to rountr.
fol ashbu for
until
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havei
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
Melrose

Chas. Wall and wife were
selling chickens at the mines last
Saturday.
AL Lovejoy and wife attended
the carnival at Baxter Springs
Saturday night.
G. H. Filby and J. J. Barton
were calling on Albert Cudney
and family Sunday afternoon.
Hermon Sartin was cutting
hedge for John Cool when he
IRAN a hedge thorn in his knee, 1t
become necessary to have DR..
Walker of Melrose cut out the
thorn Sunday. At present the
PATIENTS improving nicely.
Mrs. Anna Peake of Baxter
Springs was out JOY riding last
Tuesday near Melrose and calling
on friends as she returned home,
taking vegetables for her hungry
boarders. The young ladies must
step lively if they can work, JOY
ride and boost for Baxter as Mrs.
Peake can do.
Sam Stebbins of Columbus
with hired help was putting in a
crop on his farm last week.
Mrs. ]. J. Barton and sister,
Mrs. Mary Hauptman, were
shopping and calling on friends
in Picher last Saturday.
Jake Bowers and boys were
farming on the J. c. Naylor
farm last week.
This vicinity was visited by a
downpour of rain and some hail
last week. All the farmers have
plenty of water now.
Mrs. z. DUNCAN has a lady
cleaning house and putting on
new paper this week.
Mr.. Harold Chadwell has been
working for his uncle, ]. B. Filby,
replanting corn and found a one
cent piece, date 1849, United
States of America. 1t is larger
than a rs cent piece Of silver.
Mr.. Henry Meads was having
cultivator shovels pointed at the
Filby shop on Monday and says
he is not too old or too rich to
work.
The drillers have found the
second hole of good mineral on
Mr.. Meads farm lately.
Mr.. Henry Meads will occupy
his new house in about two weeks.
He says he is starting Ii fe anew.
He was married some few weeks
ago and to be happy he must be
busy so he will start cultivating
his corn.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10

Wheat and oats are looking
fine since the rains.
The carpenters have the COM
missary completed and ready for
use at any time.
Henry Cox was hurt while
hauling machinery from Riverton
Saturday. Some Of the machin-
cry fell on him. No bones broken
but he was injured internally.
He was taken to his home and a
doctor called.
Mrs. Kepinger is on the sick
list.
Lowell is certainly a measly
place. Nearly everybody, who
hasn't had the measles before is
having them now.
Quarterly meeting was well
attended. People from far and
near were here. The basket
dinner was well attended Sunday.
Lena Byrl Newman of Galena,
is visiting her relatives and
friends here.
Floyd Simmons and wife and
Fred Simmons and wife motOred
up from Picher to attend Quarter
ly meeting Sunday.
Aunt Lucy Hibbard is on the
sick list this week.
No. 3 school closed last Friday
with a basket dinner at the
school house. The picnic was
not very well attended OF account
of so many of the schola"s having
the measles and Miss Hut chings.
the primary teacher, went home
the last week with measles.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Notice to Bidders.

Sealed bids will be received by
the City Clerk of the City Of
Baxter Springs, at his office, un-
til noon, May 16, 1916, for
the construction of two rein
forced concrete culverts.
Bidders will find copies Of the
plans and specifications on file in
the Office Of the City Clerk and
in the Office Of the County Engin-
eer.
Each bid must be accompanied
by a properly certified check on
some responsible bank, made pay
able to the order of the City
Treasurer of Baxter Springs in an
amount equal to five per cent
Is per ct) of the bid, to be for
feited as liquidated damages in
the event the bidder fails and
refuses to enter into q contract
and furnish required bonds If
contract be awarded him.
Each bid must be sealed and
and addressed to the City Clerk,
Baxter Springs, Kansas, marked
"Culvert Bid"
The right to reject any and all
bids is reserved.
By order Of the Mayor and
Council May 8, 1917.
ON. SPRATT,
City Clerk.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10

Standard Oh Company, q Cor
poration organized and doing
business under by virtue Of the
laws Of the State OF Indiana, the
right to erect buildings and tanks
for the storage Of Coal Oil and
Gasoline the products Of PETROL
cum at certain places in the City
OF Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Be 1t ordained by the Mayor
and Councilmen Of the City Of
Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Section /. That permission
and authority Is hereby given
and granted to the Standard Oil
Company,a corporation organized
and doing business under and by
virtue Of the laws Of the State Of
Indiana, to construct and main
tain for q term of twenty (20)
years, on the following described
property, to-wit:-
Starting at q point on the
South lone Of Neosho street and
intersection Of St. Louis and San
Francisco Railway Company's
team track; thence East parallel
to Neosho street seventy-fve
(75) feet; thence South at right
angles seventy-ive (75) feet;
thence West seventy-fve (75)
feet; thence North seventy-fve
| (75) feet to point of beginning"
warehouse, t,Inks and Other
buildings necessary for its busi.
ness, and to store therein coal OF
and gasoline, the products o.
petroleum in quantities sufficien
to meet the requirements OF it
said business.
Section 2. All ordinances ant
parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 8. This ordinance shall
be in force and effect on and
after its passage, approval and
publication.
Passed, Signed and Approved
this 9th day OF April, 1917
Er L. Wright,
o. M. Spratt, Mayor.
City Clerk.
|, o. M. Spratt, City Clerk,
hereby certify that the above is
a true and correct copy OF ordi.
nance No. 165, as the same was
passed by the City Council at 9
meeting held April 9th, 1917
and as the same now appears or
file infny Office. -
o. M. Spratt,
City Clerk.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
AN AD FOR women
THE social season is with

THE social season is with
us and you will be
wanting something in
the JEWELRY line. Or per-
haps you have something
t h a t needs repairing, Or
cleaning, or polishing up.
Bring it in and let US tell you
what it needs, and how little
it will cost.
And while in the store just
look over our stock and seeif
that other piece you are
wanting is not waiting here
for you. We want you to
see our new goods and price
them, for we have arranged
some excellent values for the
summer trade.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
MEYERDING'S
Where Time Troubles End
REppY'S DRUG STORE
Pioneer Called

James Freshmen, for more than
twenty years a resident of Bax-
ter Springs, died at his home in
the northwest part of the city,
Sunday morning, May 6, at G
o'clock. The funeral services
were heldfrom the home on Mon
day at 2:30 p. m. and the inter
ment was in Baxter cemetery.
Mr.. Freshmen was born in Grims-
by, Eng, August l, IS4O and
came to America when q young
man. Besides his wife six child
rem survive him as follows:
Thomas Freshmen, of Baxter
Springs; William, Of Novinger,
Mo-; Frank, of Joplin; Mrs. Della
Johns and Mrs. Bessie Embree Of
Baxter Springs and Mrs. Allie
Mason of Mulberry, Kansas.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
Best Remedy for
WhOODin0 COu0h

Last winter when my little
boy had the whooping cough !
gave him Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy" writes Mrs. ]. B.
Roberts, East St. Louis, Ill. ut
kept his cough loose and relieved
him of those dreadful coughing
spells. 1t is the only cough
medicine l keep in the house
because / have the most conf
dence in it." This remedy is also
good for colds and Group.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10

Fred Simkin,
Clerk of the District Court.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
Rural News Letters

their food thoroughly. 1t is also
important that they keep their
bowels regular. When they be-
come constipated or when they
feel dull and stupid after eating,
they should take Chamberlain's
Tablets to strengthen the stom-
ach and move the bowels. They
are easy to take and pleasant in
effect.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
Proper Food for
Weak SiCm5ChS

The proper food for one man
may be all wrong for another.
Every one should adopt a diet
suited to his age and occupation.
Those who have weak stomachs
need to be especially careful and
should eat slowly and masticate
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian

Sunday school every sabbath
at 9:45 a. m. Preaching every
Sunday morning and evening.
Sermon subject Sunday morning,
"The Power of a. Mothers Infiu-
ence." Same live subject will be
given in the evening. All are
welcome to worship with US who
desire. J. R. Browne, Minister.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10

First Published in The Baxter Springs
News. Nav 10. 1917.
NOTICE OF APPoINTIENT-Executor
state of Kansas, County Of Cherokee. 80.
In the matter Of the estate Of & Norris
Michener late of Baxter Springs, Chero-
kee County, Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Notice IL hereby given that on the LIST
day of Mny, A. D. 1917, the undersigned
wns, by the Probate Court of Cherokee
County, Kansas, duly appointed and
qualified NJ Executor of the estate of
Norris Michener. late Of Baxter Springs,
Cherokee County, deceased. AllpaTties
interested In said estate will take notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
Walter A. MicheneT.
Executor.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
PUBLICATION NOTICE

State of Kansas, to the above named DE-
feudanta, and each nf them except A. s
Hnrner. Louise H. Keanc.
GREETING;
You and each of vou, are hereby notified
that the plaintiff. Hattie Simmons. on the
OH day of NAV. 1911, flied her petition In
the above entitled court In sold cause
and thnt YOU have been aued In said court
ana must answer said petition. IN ~
before the 2Srd dav If june, 1917, or an'd
Detition will be taken "a true and judR'
r,ent rendered against you. The nature
of which will be that the court enter
Judgment quietinR plaintif'H title In and
n the following real estate eituat"d IN
cLeroI,ee County, KanRsR, tn-wtt; Lots
Tioh1 (el, Nine Te) and Ten u0) In Block
N,re IeI Soiomona Addition TO the City
of batter Springs. In said County and
state. and declaring Rll claims OF estate
or interest, Ia and to said land, OF ell oi
vou. the aaid defendants. TO be null ana
yojd and Of no force or effect against the
sstate Of the said plaintiff. and barring
and excluding all Of Won from anv rights
a. atea or interests therein, and for such
other and further relief as IA the conrt
nav aeem equitable and proper In rhe
premises. ,o,,
HATTIE SIMMONS,
Plaintiff,
BY Grant WaRR"ner.
IsEALl Her Attorney
ATTEST;
Fred SimlEin,
Clerk of the District Court.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-18

The story on wheat is as follows: The
market has been dropping ten cents a
day and no one is buying to any ex-
tent either in Salem or Portland. So
there is practically no established mar.
Ret and will be none until the market
steadies. When the government off.
elals trowned at the spectators many
OF them took to the woods and the
market since then has been read iust
ing itself.
Veal is weak. In fact, there is hardly
an established price for veal as il
changes about so often every week.
The egg situation figures around 30
cents dozen Some pay and some don 7
There is no established price on sugar
and flour, as there is no combination
among the retailers. The prices quoted
are those that should prevail if the
dealers bought on today's wholesale
market.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-18
CALLS FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals addressed to n. h.
Moore. secretary of the board of re-
GENTS. Oregon Agricultural College, Cor
Wallis. Oregon, will be received by the
said board of regents until 8 O'Clock
n. m. MAY ODD, 1917, for the furnish
inc of all material and. the perform
ance of all labor required for the erec-
tion and completion of the library
building, for the Agricultural college,
state Of Oregon.
All bids to be endorsed "Proposals
for Library building." Said proposals
TO be opened upon the above date by
the said board Of regents
All the work and material must con-
form to the plans and specifications
therefor on file at the office of the
college, Corvallis, Oregon, and of the
architect. John V. Bennes, 1910 Cham
Der Of Commerce building, Portland,
Oregon.
Each proposal must be accompanied
bv certified check of five per cent Of
t6e amount of the bid as a guarantee
that the successful bidder will enter
10 . contract according to said plans
md specifications. Said check to be
made PAYABLE to the Agricultural Col
leoe of the state of Oregon. If for any
reason the bidder fails to execute the
proper contract and bond required
within ten days after notification OF
the acceptance of his bid, then said
certified check will become forfeited to
tbe Agricultural College of the State
of Oregon. May22
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-18
NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENT
OF Leslie Street

Notice is hereby given that the com
mon council deems it eXpedient so to
do. and hereby declares its purpose and
intention to improve that portion OF
Leslie street from the east line of Com
mercial street to the west line of LIB
erty street at the expense of the abut-
ting and adjacent property by bringing
said portion of Leslie street to the es,
tablished grade, constructing cement
concrete curbs and paving said portion
of Leslie street with gravel cement
Ic0ncrete. six inches thick in accordance
with the plans, specifications and estl-
mates for the Improvement of said por'
tion of said street adopted by the com
mon council on May IL, 1915 now or
filc in the office Of the city recorder,
which for greater certainty and a more
detailed description thereof are hereby
referred to and made a part hereof.
The common council hereby declares
IFS purpose and intention to make the
above described improvement by and
through the street improvement depart
ment of the city of Salem.
By order of the common council.
EARL RACE, City Recorder
Date of first publication OF tins no no
tice. May Is, 1917. May 20
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-18
NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENT
OF washington Street

Notice is hereby given that the com
mon council deems it eXpedient so to
do, and hereby declares its purpose and
intention to improve that portion of
Washington street between the east
line of Fir street and the west line of
Liberty street, at the expense of the
abutting and adjacent property by
bringing said portion Of Washington
street to the established grade, con-
structing cement concrete curbs and
paving said portion of Washington
street with a Portland cement concrete
pavement six inches thick, in accord
ance with the plans, specifications and
estimates for the improvement OF sald
portion of Washington street adopted
by the common council on the lith day
of May, 1917, which are now on file IN
the office of the city recorder, which,
for greater certainty and more de-
tailed description thereof are hereby
referred to and made part hereof.
The common council hereby declares
its purpose and intention to make the
above described improvement by and
through the street Improvement depart
ment of the city Of Salem.
BY order of the common council.
EARL RACE, City Recorder,
Date of first publication of this mo-
tice, May 10, 1917. May 70
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-18

Savage was in charge.
Mrs. +. Park has moved to her new
home in silverton.
Last Friday was the last day OF our
school The day was too stormy for a
picnic but a good time was enjoyed in
the school house. At noon ice cream,
cake and other good cats were served
and shortly after a splendid program
was heard
The program was a. follows: Song.
star srangled Banner; salute to the
flag by the school; recitation, Rather
inc keenei song, The Good Old United
States, by the school; recitation, Opal
Hubbard; solo, Hazel Russell; Memo.
ry Gems by the school; duet, Lena Nav
Evans and Madge Farr; address Mr.
Market; song, Oregon, by the school;
solo, Miss Charlotte Russell; patriotic
address by Miehal Egan.
Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Russell and daugh
ter, Hazel, motored to Hazel Greene
Sunday evening.