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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-27

Details of the narrow escape Of AM
erican congressman In the trenches q
few DAYS ago came by mail yesterday.
A despatch from the British front In
Belgium on November Is said:
give members OF the party Of Am
srtcan congressman and private citt.
zens who spent yesterday and part Of
today visiting the Belgian war zone
had a narrow escape from death or
injury this morning when they were
caught In q sudden burst of German
machine gun fire while inspecting the
front line trenches near Dixmude.
'The Americans In danger were
Congressman C. G.. Dill of Spokane,
Wash: Congressman Charles B. Tim.
berlake of Colorado; Congressman
John F. Miller of Seattle, Wash; Con.
gresham Albert Johnson OF Washing
ton. and former Representative Stout
Of Montana.
Members Escape Shots
Only by Freak of Luck
Nobody was hit, but it was one Of
those peculiar freaks Of fortune which
soldiers call luck, because the shots
came in a shower so close to them it
be wounded, although they were ex-
posed only for a brief time.
"The other seven, members of the
party were in another section of the
trench and we're not disturbed by the
fire. Later, however, when all the
Americans were together, the Ger
mans dropped a big shell some ten
yards away, seriously endangering
every one.
again fortune favored them and no
one was injured. -.
Americans Get Within
80 Yards of Germans
1.-THE visitors spent the night near
the trenches in the vicinity of Dix
nude. The Belgian and German lines
run within 80 yards of each other at
one point, and it was there that the
five men came into danger. At that
distance it is quite easy to see any one
in the opposite trench who raises his
head above the top. Only the usual
firing was under way when the party,
accompanied by Belgian officers,
reached this place.
"The Americans were having an eX-
cellent view of the lines when several
of them got into an exposed position
and were seen by the Germans. Sud
denly the enemy machine-guns nearby
began a vicious chatter, and bullets
came whizzing across the narrow strip
of No Mans Land at the rate of several
hundred minute.
Bullet Storm Spatters
All Around congressman
Before the visitors realized the sit.
uation, bullets were whining all about
them like storm of hail, and dirt was
being thrown into their faces as some
of the steel pellets struck the top of
the trench. They all bent down for
cover, but all might easily have been
caught, since it does not take more
than a small fraction of minute for
a machine-gun to account for a num-
Der of men if the shooting Is accurate.
"The Americans departed this after
noon for England. On arriving at the
port whence they sailed, they said their
trip to the Belgian front had been most
satisfactory and that the reception &C
corded them could not have been more
cordial They were especially pleased
at the invitation of King Albert to take
tea with him.
Visitors Made Welcome
BY King Albert at Tea
"The king made them feel very well
come and chatted freely with them for
some time. The American minister,
Brand Whitlock, also was present at
the invitation OF the king.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-27
DU R0I DECLINES TO
DISCUSS RUM0RS ABOUT
PRO GERMAN ATTITUDE

Carl du Roi, manager Of B. r. Eth.
lers & Co., refused this morning to
discuss in any way published letter
from J. A. Balch asking du Roi to
state his position as to rlmors circu.
lated regarding his pro-German atti.
tude.
The Star-Bulletfn asked du Roi to
comment on the rumors, inasmuch as
they. had been made q matter of pub
lie discussion. He refused to make
any statement.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-27

We have q large collection Of
these Honolulu.made Christmas
cards. Original, attractive, ap-
propriate.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-27
NARROW ESCAPE OF congressman
ONBELGIANFRONT TOLD INDETAIL

"LEWISToWN (Mont.), Nov. IT,
Tom Stout. the private citizen whose
life was endangered yesterday while
inspecting the Belgian front line
trenches, Is publisher Of the Demo
crat- News Of Lewistown and Is g MEM
Der Of the Associated Press for that
paper.
HE represented Montana IN con-
gTess for two terms and did not seek
reelection In 1916"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-27
DAILY REMINDERS

DR.. S. K. Ho is practising Dental
Surgery at 1923 Fort street-Ady.
For Distilled Water. Hires Root
Beer and all other Popular Drinks
try the Con. Soda Water Works Co.
DR.. Schurmaun, Osreopathic Physi-
clan, 10 years established here. Bere-
taria and Union str Its. Phone 1893.
ADV.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-27
COMES 5000 MILES
TO WE'D SOLDIER

Miss Matte L. Strong, whose home
was in Macon, Ga, journeyed nearly
5000 miles to marry the man of her
choice, Harry L. Lewis, private In
B Company, 25th Infantry. The mar
riage took place yesterday evening at
Z o'clock at the residence Of the Of
ficiating clergyman, Rev. Leon Loot
borrow, with Mrs Loofbourow and
William Hutson as witnesses.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Rice, Of Lihue,
Kauai, arrived in the city Saturday
from brief stay on the Big Island
They are on their way to their Gar
den Island home.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-27
THANKSGIVING
Dinner
Why not dine at the Moana or the
Young Thursday night2 --: ...
Special Thanksgiving dinner at So
per cover. ..s%
Tables may be reserved In advance.
ADV, 800 *r =.

Are you satisfied with the size Of
Hour business2 You say you are not.
Well what are you doing to make Il
srow-advertIslns your products, your
clerks, yourself7 n not, get busy.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-11-24
Pr e VI

MOTTO: 100 Per Cent of the Assessment or $4,000 for Oklahoma.
Moaddy, Nor. 10, 2 I. VI.
Examination of Candidates in the third and fourth years
studies.
Tuesday, NoU. 30, First Day, II A. NJ.
Opening Sermon-Rev. j. w. Gilbert, ID. D., Augusta, Ga.
The Holy Communion-Bisho NJ. +. Jamison, Presiding.
Organization Of Muskogee and Oklahoma Conferences.
Recess.
Tuesday Afternoon.
Devotion.
Report Of all Standing Committees.
Report OF Trustee Board of Oklahoma Normal and Industrial
Institute.
Adoption Of Constitution and By-Lawssfor o. N. l. l.
D Tuesday Night, $50.
Addresses Of Welcome on Behalf Of
Bebee and Lane-Mrs. X. II. Waterford.
NJ. Il. Church, South-Rev. G.. b. Cross.
Baptist Churches-Rev. T.. A. Wilson.
Other Methodist Churches-Rev. G. 7. Sims.
Citizens of Muskogee-Mr. Z. r. Stewart.
Response to Welcome on Behalf Of
~ The Presiding Elders.
w. II M S.
The General Officers.
Closing remarks by the Bishop.
Collection, Announcements, Benediction.
See {. ,. Johnson, True Fit Tailor, Irvine Bldg. Phone 2O73
Wednesday, Noe. 2l--SecOad Day.
Devotion.
Reports of Pastors sy Districts.
Muskogee District. Oklahoma City District.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-11-24
o UR STA Nd

The G. NJ. T.. Church stands where it has always stood since
its organization, believing in the absolute and eternal Sovereignty
of Almighty God.
The Church believes in Jesus Christ as Lord, and all sufficient
Savior OF man from sin and eternal death.
The Church believes in the Holy Spirit and in His regenerat-
ing poWcr-and in a vital conscious experience of grace in the
heart o. the believer.
The Church takes high grounds in the matter of Christian
Educallon ana has established and is maintaining more than a
dozen schools and colleges for race uplift.
Out of -four Conferences in Texas, three in Tennessee. four in
Mississippi in the last 60 days, Bishops Carter, Jamison and
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-11-24


Tulsa District. McAloster District.
Guthrie District. Hugo District.
Introduction Of Visitors.
u Wednesday Afternoon.
Devotional Song Service, led by Local Choir-Mrs. I. c. Mich
kogee Annual Conference, President.
How the Women of Our Church Have Helped, Can Help an,
Should Help-Mrs. G. C. Grafton, Oklahoma Annual Conference
Womans Home Missionary Free-wil Rally, by Districts.
"wednesday Night.
Preaching BY Rev: J. A. Hamlet, A. B, Editor Christian Index
GrlTo%tdct and Remarks by other General Officers.
Come to see me. l can please you-C. P. oJhnson
Thursday MOrning-Third Day.
Conrocatios Rally By Districts.
Hugo District, 40 minutes for Program and Collection-L. M.
Guthrie District, 40 minutes for Program and Collection.
Tulsa District 40 minutes for Program and Collection-F. A..
MeAIester District 40 minutes for Program and Collection
Mgskogee District 40 minutes for Program and Collection
Oklahoma City District 40 minutes for Program and conec-
tion3W. p. Pipkins, P. E.
Recess.
Thursday Afternoon.
ITSe B"sin sSn si Ssr of cb led by W MIR J. GIstG n y ,ows
THE Value of Good Class Leaders'-Mr. E. L. Smith.
"The Duty of Steward in Relation to the Church and the Pas
Laymen's Free-Wii Convocation Rally and Report from
Charges.
Oklahoma Conference Night.
Preaching-Speaker to be selected.
Collection by each of the Three Districts.
Try the True Fit Tailor, Irvine Building. Phone 2o7s.
Friday Morning-Fomth Day.
Election EIsction of of Lay Delegates n, to the General Conference;
Routine Conference Work.
Report of Committees.
ns,ot;on Friday Afternoon.
Routine Conference Work. Il. -,
Repor tot Committees. - a.
Mushogee Conference Night. 3" ~
Preaching-Speaker to be selected.
Collection by each of the Three Districts.
Announcements, B%enediction. nu.
Saturday Morning-FVM Day.
49,. CGnyGcation;; Final Report by Districts, Muskogee. Oklahoma
City, McAlester, Guthrie, Tulsa, Hugo.
Saturday Afternoon.
Saturday Night. ~.
Grand Musical and Literary Program.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
ll:OA "A. M.-Preaching by Bishop M. +. Jamison, d ID.
Preaching by one of the General Officers.
Sunday Night.
Final Financial Announcements of the Two Conferences.
Reading Appointments by Bishop Jamison.
General Statements by the Bishop.
Committee on Homes.
+. A Alexander, l. G; Nicholson.
T ! n; Gstswood. Mrs: v; +: Taylor.
Mrs. ?. Anderson. Mrs. n. S. Carr.
Mrs; c Anderson. Mrs. j. &. Fue.
II. II. Edmond. Mrs. |. c. Nicholson.
Mrs. $; L. Berry. Mrs. R. ". Waterford.
Publication Committee.
Miss > q. Jackson. Mrs. N. W. Greene.
NE Nj AIRY aFdreT Phe 4s,,,, y or
.'4 T. e. Nie MTSxSSAf Pa 9ShA.
Stewards
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-11-24

Samuel Lewis Dudley was
born in Benton, Alabama. 4Ay
10, 1888. He received his edu-
cation at the famous institution
known as the Tuskegee Institute,
which was founded by the late
lamented Booker T. Washington.
Mr.. Dudley learned the Harness.
Making trade at the above insti-
tuition. Shortly after gradual
ing and perfecting his trade, he
engaged in the harness business
at Montgomery, Alabama, COM
ing to Muskoree in July, 1907,
where he has been engaged in
the harness business ever since.
Everything did not run smooth
from the start in business in
Muskogee, with Mr.. Dudley. He
experienced business reverses
and dull seasons at times sufi-
cient to discourage the average
man, which caused him to often
long for his old Alabama home.
Yet his perseverance and energy,
coupled with his unalterable
faith il the future OF Muskoges
Eron-rfnv tIO rvngt and bo,,,%;
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-11-24

l am using Dudlys Auto Body Polish on my Moon Bros. Bug.
gcs and every customer is well pleased-D. J. Dainty, Harness,
Saddle sand Bugges, Muskogee, Okla.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-11-24

During his darkest hours and saddo5t longings for his home
state, he received valuable encouragement from the leading cii-
zens Of bis race in IUSlogee. amongst whom are mentioned Mr..
T. j. Elliott, the leading clothing merchant of this state; Mr.. r. A.
Evans, a successful horse trader and extensive property owner Of
this city; the Rev. Norris, whose realty holdings in Ibis vicinity
amounts to many thousands or dollars; and The we'll known law
firm of Stewart & Brown, and DR.. II. II. Waterford.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-11-24

Muskogce, Okla, June Is, 1917.
am using DudIya Auto Body Polish On my car and find it to
work fine in every way. Every one should use this hisa-grade
poish-Dr. A. L. Warning.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-11-24
Thursday Afternoon.

Layman Increment.
Devotional Song Service, led by Nh. f. CASTOR.
The Business Side of Church Work"-Mr. II. II. Lowe.
The Value of Good Class Leaders'-Mr. f. L. Smith.
The Duty of Steward in Relation to the Church and the Pas
or."-Discussion led by Mr.. II. Fields.
Laymens Free-Wil Convocation Rally and Report from
Charges.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-11-24

COMMITTED Of Arrangements.
|. {. Nicholson. H.. Fields.
II. NJ. Gatewood. w. c.. Walker.
J. r. Boddie. G.. w. Make.
DR.. II. ii. Waterford. II. Reed.
S. Adams.
Transportation Committee.
G.. ". Make. N. Fuller.
II. King.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-24
LIMIT THE SOLDIERS KITS
Drafted Men viii Not be Allowed to
Take Many Articles to Camp
With Them.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Loving moth
ers, sweethearts and kind friends
must not load drafted men with a lot
of clothing and comforts when they
go to camp September 5, Provost
Marshal Crowder ruled today. The
2O6, 100 boys of the first increment
will be allowed to take very little.
Trunks are absolutely prohibited.
Suitcases and handbags will be frown-
ed upon. The War Department wishes
each man to bring only necessary tot
let articles and n change of linen
and Undertaking.
Strict attention will be given the
military appearance of the boys from
the moment they report at headquar-
tiers of their local board. The depart
ment wishes it understood, however,
that it is as necessary the boys bring
the articles mentioned as 1t is that
they bring nothing more.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-24
MAY Rejoice THE WHEAT CROP
Scarcity Of Labor and Fertilizer viii
Be Big Obstacles This Fall,
Says Expert.

indianapolis, Aug. 21.-Inability to
get the necessary labor for farm
work. and also g lack of fertilizer, es-
p~ecially phosphOrate, are among the
obstacles in the way of an increased
winter wheat crop in 1918. and an in
creased rye production, experts from
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan.
Ohio and Wisconsin told representa-
tiyes Of the United States Department
Of Agriculture in conference here to-
day. In spite of obstacles, it was the
consensus of opinion, however, that
the government program for an in
crease of approximately 20 per cent
in winter wheat acreage in the six
states and the consequent increase in
yield would be accomplished.
The labor question is complicated
by the draft for the army and also by
the movement of farm labor to fac
tories. One suggestion made was a
census in cities, ascertaining the num-
Der of men with farm experience and
then arranging for the factories to
close during the rush Of the harvest
season. Another was for high schools
and colleges TO have shorter terms.
The farmers desire phosphorates
unmixed with other materials, it was
said, at the conference. The sugges-
ton was made that the government
should concentrate the action of rail
roads on transporting the fertilizer
from the mines and also devise a
method whereby it could be sold to the
GARNER at a price slightly above cost,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-24
LANSING SOUNDING ALLIES
Secretary Of state is Seeking to Find
Out European Attitude on
Pope's Note.

Washington. Aug. 22.-Secretary of
State Lansing admitted today that
this government was informally
exchanging views with the Entente
nations on Pope Benedict's peace pro-
posals. No other authoritative in.
.ormation on the subject vas avail.
able in official quarters. except the
statement that there would not be an
immediate reply and that this govern
ment, before replying, would not en-
ter into any formal conference with
other b%elligerents on the subject.
1t is understood that President VIII
son is DESTROYS especially of obtaining
the Russian view of the Vatican pro-
posal before drafting the reply of the
United States.
1t is realized, however, that pecu.
liarly upon the United States devolves
The paramount duty, imposed by this
country's present superior influence
OF holding Russia true to the cause
OF the Allies and for this reason the
President is expected to seek through
Ambassador Francis at Petrograd the
effect of the proposal upon the pro
visional government and its probable
action with regard to it.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-24
MEAT SUPPLIES ARE SHORT
America Must Increase Production
and Reduce Consumption in Order
to Supply Our Allies.

Washington, Aug. pa decrease of
lis million in the worlds meat pro-
ducing animals is shown in a COM
parison of present with pre-war con
ditions, issued today by the food adj
m~inistratiOn.
While the increase Of cattle in the
United States was Z million during
this period, the total world decrease
was 2S million. Sheep decreased 8
million in the United States and 541a
million in the world. Hogs increased
6A million in the United States, but
decreased 32As million in the world
supply.
The demands made by war on the
American meat supply is further
shown in the growth of our meat eX.
ports for the year ending June 80.
1916, which were 1891 900 pounds.
as compared with 49S, S4S, 900 pounds
for a Swear pre-war average. These
exports have chiefly gone to our al.
lies, whose capital stock Of animals
has decreased by SO million head.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-24
TO BUILD MORE DESTROYERs

Washington, Aug. 21.-Immediate
expansion of building facilities of the
United States to double or treble the
output of ~destroyers the next eighteen
months was the object of a conference
today between Secretary Daniels and
representatives of twenty-five or more
ship and engine builders,
IF we get what we want" the sec
rotary said, "the United States will
have more destroyers than any other
power. They are the n thing that
a submarine fears
The Secretary indicated that all the
destroyers the builders could produce
would be ordered and the large mum
Der Of contracts now pending would
be hurried up.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-24
Big Corn Crop Along Border.

The border country has come into
its own. The late rains have effec-
tually broken a 5O-day drought, insur-
ing a big corn yield. Owing to favor
able conditions for planting the acre
age is larger than usual, Old settlers
say the 1917 corn crop will equal
that of 1875, the record year. The
corn area from the Marais de Cygne
river in Bates county to the Little
Usage river in Vernon county has
never suffered greatly for want of
moisture. Corn is now out of danger,
and with the unprecedented prices in
sight will mean prosperity for the
farmers along the border. Small grain
has been marketed for enough money
to pay for the land on which it was
raised.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-24
Citizens Recall Hugh MCIndOe
by a Vote of More Than
Two TO One.
SET CITY PRISONERS FREE
ousted Official Also RENTED All Un-
paid Fines as Last Act Of His
Administration.

Hugh McIndoe, Joplin's first mayor
under commission form Of govern
ment, has been recalled from office
in the recent special election after
serving three years and six months of
a Agar term. The vote was 2,289 for
removal and 1868 against.
The election grew out of McIndoe's
refusal to hear charges that two mem
bers of the police department mis-
treated a member of the Masonic
lodge who was arrested and placed in
the city Jail. Charges that he was
e%xtrayagant in office and had imposed
%menacing laws upon the people were
made in the campaign.
In six weeks a special election will
be held to elect a mayor for McIn-
does %unexpired term, which ends next
April.
Mr.. MClndOe was the first man to
serve in a Missouri city as mayor I'M
der commission government. He also
served one term in the state senate
and in 1916 was a candidate for the
Republican nomination for governor.
The mayors last official act was to
liberate all city prisoners and to re-
NIT unpaid fines imposed during his
administration. These amount to
thousands of dollars.
Just before the recall vote was can
vassed by the city commission he
forced through an ordinance which
will deprive the commissioner Of reve-
nue. of $1,000 a year received for the
collection of back taxes.
N. II. Milligan, chief of police, to-
gether with Thomas Walker, assistant
chief, and Lou Drane, a police SER
geant, rendered their designations and
went out with the mayor.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-24
FIXES
SOFT COAL PRICES
Country Divided Into 20 Dis
triCts and the Rate Made
For Each One.
TO NAME FUEL COMMISSIONER
One Man to Control Output Of All
Mines-Middlemen and Re-
tailers Next.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Bituminous
coal prices were fixed by President
Wilson tonight for every mine in the
United States. The next step in coal
control, a White House announcement
said, will be to fix the price to be
charged by middlemen and retailers.
The prces are set on cost of pro
duction, estimates furnished by the
federal trade commission after
months of exhaustive investigation.
The country is divided into twenty
mine districts and every producer in
a district will market his output at
the same price.
A Coal Commissioner Now.
The President nance no agency to
carry out the provisions of his order,
but is expected to appoint soon a coal
administrator who will be given en-.
tire control of the coal industry. Ru.
NOR tonight named II. A. Garfield,
president of Williams College, as the
man. Mr.. Garfield now heads a com.
mittee named by the President to fix
a government price for wheat. His
work will end before September l.
when the wheat committee probably
will be dissolved.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-24
The Coal Prices as liked.
The PresIdent's statement.


The Presidents statement said:
1.-THE following scale of prices is pre-.
scribed for bituminous coal at the
mine in the several coal producing
districts. 1t is provisional only. 1t is
subject to reconsideration when the
whole method of administering the
fuel supplies of the country shall have
been satisfactorily organized and put
into operation. Subsequent measures
will have as their object a fair and
equitable control of the distribution
Of the supply and of the prices not
only at the mines, but also in the
hands of the indictment and the re.
tailers.
THE prices Professionally fixed here
are fixed by me under the provisions
of the recent act of Congress regard
ing administering the food supply Of
the country, which also conferred
upon the executive control of the food
supply. They are based upon the &C
tual cost OF production and are deem
ed to be not only fair and just but
liberal as well. Under them the in
dustry should nowhere lack stimula-
tion"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-24
BURN TWO MEXICAN BOATS
Two Men May Die as Result Of Explo.
sions in Craft on Mississippi
Near st. Louis.

st. Louis, Aug. 20.-Two steel boats,
bought by the Mexican government in
Chicago for lighthouse tenders, were
destroyed in a series of four explo'
sions while the boats we're on the Mis-
sippi river here tonight. Twenty men
were injured, several Of them being
Mexican members Of the crews. Two
Of the injured have slight chances Of
recovery. The loss is estimated at
$4,000.