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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26

wealthy corporations to bid on it This
plan was 50 actively opposcds by Sen
ator Robert /. Owen that the law was
amended 81 tha, the land could be Of
icred IN smaller tracts oi O4O acres
each Even in that sized tracts, how
ever, many prospective buyers were
eliminated, and, when the first sale was
conducted in January, 1914, only $1,000
acres were sold The department, then
cut the size OF the tracts to loo acres,
placing the land Within reach of tho OF
dinary farmer, and when a second sale
was held the following year, practically
all Of tho 9oS,00O- remnant wa,
sold Only a few scattering tracts re.
NAMED unSnld
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26

among the farmers and has on his
place perhaps l0O head OF the pure bred
staet0 George Fisher. a farmer living
north OF Bristow, also has fine bunch
oi the pure bred llereiordS, which IN
few years will make Mf Fisher a
rich man K l.. Jones oi RrIs,ow deals
IN Jerseys aud has brought to his farm
adjoining Bristow this summer herd
ot perhaps fifty pure bred animals
some OF them the pick OF the A. and NJ
college herd at S,illwa,ct
Since corn has become standard
crop in Creek county, the better class
oi farmers arc beginning 10 see that 1t
pays them To raise stock tu feed thcf
crops to and they arc not slow IN SC.
lecting the very best. the qu,Ckes, fat
producers N well as the most hardy,
both OF cattle and hogs
Bristow Becomes City Of First Class.
lndustfially speaking Of Bris,ow ~
a coming town. there seems to be hu,
little doubt bu, wha, in tho next few
years it will have made its mark IN
the world. Just this spring Brs,ow
changed from an incorporated town to
city Of the first class Its present ot
f,cers are Mayor DR. Charles +
Schradcr; city clerk. T. Il. Gibson
chief Of police, r. NJ Fears; council
men. W. K Fox, T.. l.. Peacock, W. A
Frierson, NJ Boyle Louis Lociilcr
ID B, Livingston and s L. Canterbury
There is a vacancy IN the council o
one member by the resignation OF +, II
Blosch, who resigned TO take eharg
Of the municipal water plant as super
intcndent
Since these men took their oath o
office they have c, the contract fo
the paving Of five blocks have calle
and held a special election Tor u bon
iwhc OF $4,000 for the purpose Of eS
tending the walcrwork, and sewer Sys
TEN and for building a 10000 city hal
Irapp h WcatherS OF Oklahoma CT
have been awarded the contract io
drawing the plans and specifications 10
the new city hall, which is TO be locate
a, the corner OF Eighth and Mai
streets II will be three story build
ing, as the jail will bc in the bascmer
Of the building, fire department an
some oi the city officers on the ilr'
floor and the court room and mayor
and city attorneys office upstairs IN
building as outlined by the afchi,ec,
is beauty and will add greatly to III
civic beauty Of the city,
Many New Improvements.
The Masonic lodge let the contrp,
this month ior NS00O temple, II
pii, Of h b. Jones, who is a mcmb'
. Of the local order The temple viii |
located at the corner Of Tenth and Ma
( streets and will have besides u ii,
lodge room and home for the Mason
c fine rest room and public aSscmb
6 hall, q public reading room and libra
n and many other civic features. viii,
$ will be ot great benefit to the gcncr
. upliIt Of the town as well as 10 Il
farming community II will afford
res, room for the farmers wives and
, free rest room aud bed for farm
y member who may have TO come so {
that he cannot ge, home the same nigI
u tcontinusd on Page Q. Column s)
= This section.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
Dillon Greatest Talkef

LONDON-Aocording to "llansard."
the official record Of parliament. John
Dillon was the greatest talkcr during
the session from February 7 to May 4.
his speeches and remarks occupying 1888
columns oi the record Laurence Gin
aell, another lrishman. easily holds the
record for wanting 10 know things, J44
questions Standing 10 his credit.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
q War Huyts Races

DUBLIN, lreland-1hc effect OF the
war on the breeding Of race horses IS
shown hy the fact that the number OF
horses in training or being prepared for
racing in Ireland has been reduced
since the first OF the year from ll0O
to $40. The number will be still further
reduced through the restrictions on
iecdsuffS.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
War Hits Cheese.

STOCKHOLM, Swedcn--'Thc making
OF cheese without special license has
been forbidden by the authorities, who
hope thus 10 make it possible to get
enough butter and milk for actual needs
of the people. Warning is issued to all
but the Older factories that they must
prepare to restrict their production
very SharnlN
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
Sugar for Fruit Growers.

LONDON - The sugar commission
recently issued notice TO the effect
that sugar would be reserved for grow
ers who wish to preserve their own
fruit This has already brought in $50
600 applications for supplies to be re
served
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
Police Use A,TplAnes.

LONDON For the first time IN tins
country the police used airplaneN here
the other day in an effort 10 track the
murderer of girl found half buried
in wood near London The machine,
were used to patrol Sparscly populated
districts
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26

In the cattle line W. Tc,cr has
brough, into this part of the county
several carloads Of lIcreiords and. Poll
Angus cattle which he has distributed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19
NECKWEAR

We would say that prices remain the
same on ours.
New line of the best tour-in-hands to
be had at $1.00
Beautiful assortment Of four-in-hand
ties at csc
Good Heavy Silk Ties in narrow or
wide ends, at soc
Extra Quality Wing Ties,
at 25c and 50c
Always good four-in-hands to be had
at BOG
Also catch-on tecks or bows and strap
tecks, at 25c
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19
BUY YOUR BEDDING NOW
AT THESE PRICES

33c 45-jnch Bleached Pequot Tubing.
Birthday Sale Price 26c yd
SI00 Sheets, size 81 60, finished with
3-inch and 1-inch hens, Of a fine
grade cotton,
Birthday Sale Price S9c
Pillow Cases, size ~ 50 IL, heavy
cotton, made the right way Of the
cloth, Birthday Sale Price 22c
55c Brown Pequot Sheeting, full 81
inches wide.
Birthday Sale Price 42G I'd
500 yards, 18c Brown Cotton, 40 inches
wide, Of very fine quality, in
lengths not more than II yards to a
customer, Birthday Sale Price 14c
SIPS Sheets. size 81 x 90, finished with
3 and l-inch hens, Of a very heavy
cotton. Birthday Sale Price S1.O5
Double Bed Sheet. with seam in center,
sheet that will wear.
Birthday Sale Price 69c
S1.O0 Armorside Sheets, double bed
size, Birthday Sale Price 79c
Fine Wool Plaid Blankets. double bed
size, Birthday Sale Price S3.75
Fine Wool Blankets, double bed size,
with pink and blue borders,
Birthday Sale Price S4.9S
Australian Fleece Wool Blankets.
white or gray, with pink and blue
borders, Birthday Sale Price $3.50
Nashua Woolnap Blankets. double
bed size, in white, with pink or blue
borders, Birthday Sale Price sos
Australian Fleece Blankets, in gray,
double bed size,
Birthday Sale Price S2.75
Cotton Blanket, size 81 x74. in gray
or white, Birthday Sale Price 81. 20
Bed Puffs, full size, with fine grade
filler, tufted or stitched,
Birthday Sale Price So. 90
Bed Comfortables, sateen covered, in a
fine assortment of colorings,
Birthday Sale Price 1915
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19
HOSIERY

Ladies Medium Weight Black Silk
Isle Hose of real MaCo Yarn,
spliced heel, double soles. all sizes.
Birthday Sale Price 39c per pair
Women's Fibre Silk Hose in co1ors, al
so black and white,
Birthday Sale Price SOC
Children's Buster Brown Hose, in
black, tan and white, all sizes,
Birthday Sale Price 25c per pair
Ladies Pure Thread Silk Hose, black,
bronze, pearl and white,
Birthday Sale Price Sligo per pair
Childrens Fine Ribbed School Hose,
black, white and tan,
Birthday Sale Price IL lie per pair
Children's Cashmere Hose, black, tan
and white,
Birthday Sale Price 25c per pair
Women's Burson Hose, full fashioned
and seamless, all sizes, 2 wonderful
offering, 20c per pair
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19

Here is "a stock that we feel sure
could not BE duplicated 10y any other
store. either in quantity, quality, coll
ees o- prices. Here are the prices
o8r, &f-15, Sis, SI.8&, S2.46
anal &2.aS.
Now is the time and here is the
place to get your winter weight
Night Robes and Pajamas.
Outing Flannel Night Robes
at zoe, 9Sc, S1.15, Sis
Outing Flannel FaIamas,
at 9Sc, Sf.I5, Sis UP to S2.9S
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19

Wool Ta6cta. extra fine quality. i'm all
The leading shades, $i79 quality,
Birthday Sale Price $3.50
hz-iaca French Serge, $500 value in
green. brown, black, plum, wine and
navy. Birthday Sale Price Sl.1S
22+uch Vclvctecn, tn all shades and OF
an extra 6ne quality. Very special at
eur Birthday Sale Price S9c
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19
BOYS FURNISHING GOODS

Large assortment Of blouses
at 25c, 55c, 65c, and 75c
Heavy ribbed black hose-all sizes,
at TIC and 25c
Boys and ChiIdren's Hats
at 4Sc, $50 and CSC
Caps and Toques
at 4Sc, 50c and 98c
Neckwear in four-in-hands and wind
sor styles, 25c and Soc
Boys Sweaters, in gray, blue, maroon,
brown, etc. for all ages.
at csc, S1.48, S1.9S, So. % up
to S49S
Plenty Of Boys Union Suits from
4Sc up to S1.98 for all ages
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19
READY-TO-WEAR DEPT.

Manufacturer sample line OF women'5
Outing Flannel Night Robes and Pa
janas. not more than one of a kind
in this lot at Is off. We considered
ourselves very fortunate in securing
these,
Birthday Sale Prices, Toe to $3.50
Women's Envelope Chemises of fine
nainsook lace and hamburg trimmed.
Birthday Sale Price 49c
Women's Envelope Chemises of fine
nainsook neatly trimmed,
Birthday Sale Price 79C
Envelope Chemise, trimmed back and
front with lace and embroidery. a
rare offering,
Birthday Sale Price $1.25
Wcmen'5 Night Gowns, of very fine
nainsook, trimmed with lace and en-
broidery, bands Of organdy.
Birthday Sale Price Sf.55
Fine Nainsook Camisoles, trimmed
with lace and hamburg,
Birthday Sale Price 4Sc
Very Fine Nainsook Camisolcs,
trimmed with lace and embroidery,
bands of organdy,
Birthday Sale Price z9c
Lot of White Wolfe Waists, very
slightly mussed from handling, val
ues up to Sis,
Birthday Sale Price 500
Lot Of Sateen Petticoats, excellent
quality satcen, brown, navy, Belgian
blue, green, gray, lavender and black,
Birthday Sale Price CSC
Bungalow Aprons, in dark and light
colors Of a very high grade pcrcale,
Birthday Sale Price 500
Women's Dress Bungalow Aprons. We
cannot duplicate these.
Birthday Sale Price, S9e, S1.19
and S %
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19
SOAP Small Ivory, Star,
Sunny Monday, FeLs Naptha,
Rabbits,
Birthday Sale Price SC
POWDERS-Gold Dust and
Star Naptha,
Birthday Sale Price SC
UNDER WEAR

Ladies Munsing Medium Weight
Union Suits, low neck, no sleeves,
loose knee; or low neck, short
sleeves, tight knee,
Birthday Sale Price Soc
Childrcn's Fleece Lined Medium
Weight Vests and Pants. sizes from
2 to II years,
Birthday Sale Price 25c
Children's Fleece Lined Union Suits,
high neck. long sleeves, ankle length,
sizes Z to 10 years,
Birthday Sale Price 40c
Ladies Medium Weight Vests and
Pants high neck and elbow sleeves,
low neck and elbow sleeves. all sizes,
SO to A, Birthday Sale Price 49c
Ladies Munsing Silk and Wool Union
Suit, half low neck and elbow sleeves,
ankle length, a garment that gives
great satisfaction,
Birthday Sale Price S1.75
Ladies Medium Weight Vests and
Pants, high neck and elbow sleeves,
Birthday Sale Price POO
FUR TRIM MINGS
Fur Trimmings in black, white, brown
and gray. Coney, Hudson Seal, En-
mine and Mole,
Birthday Sale Prices CSC to s.. % I'd
SOC Bleached Pequot Sheeting, full 81
inches wide,
Birthday Sale Price AZ lie I'd
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19

Here you will find stocks complste in
these lines. Sizes to fit large, small or
medium size men.
Mems Wool Mackinaws, in good pat
terms and sizes from 81 to 46.
Priced at S5.9S, 1918, S7.4S up
to S11.SS
Mems Sweaters, in gray. blue, brown,
green, maroon, etc, at G5c, CSC,
$1.4S, S1.9S, SOS, S3.9S,
S4.9S, S5.9S up to 1915 for the
very best on the market.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19

1900 yards Cotton Cloth, good quail
ity. mill shorts in lengths up to 10
yards. Birthday Sale Price Sc I'D
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19
First Birthday Sale Continues Our Great Basement Store Dry Goods Department

This worthwhile opportunity while because provides
I'll Sale.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19

Best Quality Pcrcalc 36
inches wide. Birthday Sale
Price ........ PFC yard
80 doz. Coats and Whitman
tie Thread, not more than
one dozen to a customer
Birthday Sale Price &c per
spool.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19
NECKWEAR

The woman of dainty tastes is very
particular about her ne1kwear; she
wants just the right thing in mate
r.aI cut and trimming. and she viii
find b. too. In this wonderful collec-
ton of new styles which We have
obtained for our Birthday Sale They
have been very carefully selected
wita a view 20 pleasing the woman
who likes high grade neckwear at
low cost
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19
BOYS WOOL MACKINAWe

The largest and best line we have
ever had. The oolors are gray, green
and brown mixtures and we can fit out
boys from 70 Is years old. The
prices are from $500 to 1913.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19
MEMS AND YOUNG MEMS
New Fall and Winter Suits
and 0VercOatS

We have plenty of suits for young
men with fitted backs and belt all
around and some with slauting pockets
and others with regular style pockets.
Conservative suits for men in regulars,
atowa, Sims. long stouts and half stout
models FL tire newest colorings of
the season i'm browns. grays and blue
serRcs.
The ovcrcoats are all this eeason's
models. Some are thrce-quarter length
i'm the conservative styles and some are
the new trench models with belt all
around. The colors are green. brown
and gray mixtures, as well as plain
grays and blacks
kUPPENHEIAIER SUITS
AND OVERCOATS
$40, $3.50, SO to S35
Other Good Low Priced Clothes
$40, $3.50, SIS and Sl8
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19

ppun to prove the merit of merchandise and values That i'm
will emphcay the that
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-19

No better layout Of headgear can
be found anywhere than at this store.
Mems New Fall Caps, in all the want
ed shades including blue serges,
at 4Sc, CSC, Sis and S1.0S
Mallory" Cravanette Soft Hats and
Derbies, at $3.50 and $500
Our Own Special Made Hats.
at S1.95 and S2.45
Good Soft Hats, in brown, black, gray,
etc, at Sis
Extra Quality Wool Crash Hats.
at S2.45 and $500
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-06
RACE WAR AT EAST ST. LOUIS
Three White Men and Number Of Ne
groes Wounded-s.o GOO Blacks Take
jobs Of Strikers.

East St Louis H.. June Three
white men and three negroes were
wounded in riots that started after a
meeting TO protest against the whole
sale importation Of negro laborers.
Six troops Of Illinois National
Guardsmen parolled the streets. The
appearance Of Il negro on the street
was a signal for trouble.
saloons closed at six O'Clock and the
motion picture shows did not open, but
the streets were crowded. The negro
sections. where the arc lights had been
shot out. virtually We're IN complete
darkness.
About eleven o'clock fire started
in enc of the negro sections and three
houses were destroyed before the
flames were extinguished. The fire is
believed 10 have ben started by the
rioters. Negroes fired several shots al
the fremen.
Hundreds Of arrests were made. es-
pecially at the approaches Of the Fad :
and free bridges. one negro was taken
who carried a sack containing eight re-
volvers and 800 rounds Of ammunition.
Police estimate that at least 1904
negroes have l.ft the city for suburbs
or crossed the river to ST. Louis.
Mayor MoIlman sent kilograms ap.
peallng 90 the governors of MISSISSIPPI
pl Kentucky, Alabama and Louisiana
asking them to stop the wholesale exc
H. g y...1-.-.5.s .. Ret Sr Z a4aFa The
mayor has already asked the railroad,
10 quit bringing the negroes here rs
the carload.
Many white workmen here have
been idle ON account Of strikes. and
IL is estimated that ar least 5000 ne
groes have been imported from tn,
SoI,h 10 take thei- places.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-06
Al NATION.

Mrs. c. Anderson, r. Bridges, Harry
Beavers, Mrs. Cora Beavers, Mrs. -
Bickers, E. Burke (coloredl. William
Brown (colored, r. G. Benson (col-
ored), Mrs. Nancy Coons, Mrs. Joseph
Davidson, Edwin Daugherty, Mrs. -
De Hone, Frest Davidson, Charles
Fickes (child). John Grubbs, Mrs. j.
Grubbs, Charles Harris, Miss -
Heritage, Lizzie Hickey. Mrs. Dora
HoIlowell, Mrs. Grace Huddlesan, Mrs.
Elizabeth Hyde, Thomas Hyde, Mrs.
&c. Jackson, Clarence Llewellen, j.
Needy, Ramona, Nelmes, Walter Mel
ton, Mrs Eta Mullinix. Mrs. owen,
Jack Pierce, Aga L. Phelps, Mr.. Red
man. Mrs. Redman, Redman (son),
Redman (daughter). Mrs. John heed,
Mrs. Belle Shelley, +. A. Spaulding, /.
G. Spitz, Harrison Stokes (colored),
Master Swanson, J. r. Sweeney, Mrs.
j. X. Sweeney, Joseph Taylor, Mrs.
Lee Taylor Lorraine Taylor (child),
Margaret Taylor (child), Mrs. Charles
Temple, Mrs. Susan Trayers, Arletta
Tudor, Mrs. Alberta Turner, James
Turner, Owen Waggoner, WaggOner
(baby), John Williams.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-06
AT CHARLESTON.

Mrs. Il. c. Barnes, Il. c. Barnes,
Mrs. b. f. Bayless, Bayless (child,
Paul Bayless. Clarence Bingaman, Nell
lie Blngaman, Mrs. George Briggs,
Frank Case, Mrs. win Cobble, Mrs. }.
A. Colby, Mrs. Colby's mother, John
Deed, Wilson Goodman. Mrs. Jessie
Huddleston, Jesse Huddleston, Napo-
lean Huffman. Earl Jenkins, J. w,
johnson, George Kilgore, T. d. Knaus,
Mrs. William Lang, Madeline Lang,
Mrs. Sarah Under, Mrs. Johann Nc
Mahon, Bert Nicely Clark Nelson,
Douglas Nugent. Mildred Owings, Mrs
Sam Shores, G. a. Smith, ST., George
Smith. Alta Stewart, Mrs. Sue Tray.
er. Bid Warman, John Wenz, Jr., Mrs
Glen Wright.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-06
SPIES WARN GERMANY
TOLD U. S. FLEET ON WAY TO
WAR ZONE.
kaisePs U-5oats Given Time TO Mine
Ports-Navy Department Starts
Wide Investigation.

Washington, Nay 2S.-The German
spy system is in operation within the
United States army and fleet Not only
are spies obtaining information they
want in this country, but they are able
20 get il to Berlin in time for German
submarines to menace American war
ships and soldiers on the seas.
This was admitted by the navy de-
partment. Secretary Daniels announced
ON Friday that word OF the sailing Of
an American destroyer tiotilla for
Europe had been wired ahead 70 Ger
many and that German submarines
had succeeded in scattering mines at
the entrance Of the harbor for which
the American warshlps were bound.
The following statement was issued
For days before the arrival of the
American destroyer feet abroad Ber
lin knew that the vessels were on the
way and to what port they were going
according to advices from Admira.
Sims.
He reports that he has positive in
formation that Germany was thus IN
formed In advance, and sufficiently fal
in advance that the port of entrance
of the destroyers was mined the da!
previous to their arrival.
THE department calls attention L
this fact as proof that the German sp!
system Is still at work In this country
making imperative the need OF Sc
crecy in connection with our naval op
eratous. The premature publication
| Of ship movements Is particularly
source Of danger.
THE department, while realizini
that the newspapers did not give thi
I information. would be pleased If IN
fact were brought to the attention o
editors by way OF showing what ex
IRENE care is required in shieldin
| military information from the enemy
whether it becomes public through IN
press or otherwise"
As soon as the first report was re
ceived from Admiral Sims shown
German knowledge of American plan
an Investigation was instituted by III
several departments OF the government
/ and the secret service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-06
FRENCH WIN LOST POSITIONS
DisIodoe the Enemy From Flrst-Line
Trenches Taken by Storm-5rit-
lsh Attack at Loos.

Paris. May 26.-North of the Chem
in-des-Dames, in the region Of Pan
theon. the Germans in heavy attacks
succeeded in entering French frst-line
trenches, according to the French Off
cial communication. The greater part
of the captured ground later was re-
taken by the French In counter-at-
tacks, says the statement.
Part of Cheyreux wood. on the Aisne
front, was captured at night by the
French, the war office announced.
Berlin, May 26.-British forces
stormed the first-line German trenches
near Loos, but were driven back by a
counter-attack, says the official state
ment issued by the German army head
quarters staff.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-06
1873 DIE ON SPANISH SHIP
Reuters Reports Sinking Of the Steam.
er Eizaauirre Consul Among
MissIns-Sank in Five Minutes.

London. May 29.-Forty-e pas
s-hgers and s. Of the crew Of the
Spanish steamer Eizaguirre are be-
lleved TO have persisted as a result OF
the sinking Of the vessel.
A dispatch received by Reuters
Telegram company, the date or origin
of which has not been made public
reports the loss Of the Eizagulrre. II
says the second officer reported that
the ship sank in five minutes. He was
awakened 10y a great noise and tried
70 get passengers into his boat. but
the boat was swept away AID almost
simultaneously the ship broke in half.
He saw no boats afoat except the one
in which ne escaped
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-06

all in the ruins An imperative need,
1t was stated. is for money and for
clothing, particularly for women and
children.
Mr.. 0'COnner asserted that il will be
at least teen days or two weeks before
many of the destitute can be put on
anything like a seif-supporting basis
and that the rehabilitation requires
hundreds of thouse nds of dollars. The
food problem is becoming acute in both
Mat-oon and Charleston.
Members of five companies of the
Fourth infantry, l. \. g., are still pa
trolling the two towns.
The number of dead reported in
Mattoon was increased to 50 when Mrs.
Belle Shelley died from injuries at II
hospital here, and the bodies Of j.
Needy and the infant child of Owen
Waggoner were found in the wreckage
of their homes on nearby farms.
The Charleston death list was I'M
changed according to available figures.
A cOroner's jury returned verdict
declaring that an unstated number of
persons met their deaths as result of
the violence of the tornado. The final
verdict Of the jury will be returned in
two weeks. TO which time it adjourned.
South Hit by Storm.
Memphis, Tenn, May 29.-Reports
from the devastated territory in the
four southern states swept by lorna
does placed the number of deaths at
1913. and the injured at more than 300.
None Of the large cities in the ter
ritory was seriously affected by the
storms. The tornadoes took their heav-
Test toll appare'dy In the country
around Hickman, KY, where 40 per
sons were reported killed and more
than 80 injured.