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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-14
NJ CLINTIC WOULD EXPOSE
DOllAR-A-YEAR SlACKERS
Oklahoma Representative Introduces
Resolution Asking for
Complete List.
World Washington Bureau.

World Washington Bureau.
7OI Metropolitan Bank Building.
WASHINGTON, Sept. ia reso-
luton by Congressman McClintic, in
troduced in the house of representa-
tives. is intended to show up slackers.
His resolution asks for the names
of all government employees between
the ages of 81 and 81 now on the
government payroll at 81 a year.
1t has been reported that many
men of draft age had volunteered
their services TO the government, and
the customary way in which they are
accepted is to put them on the pay
roll at 81 per annum.
Mr.. McClintic says he has had COM
plants that many men of draft age
had been accepted by the government
thus giving grounds for exemption.
Whether there are any Oklahomans
under the Sl-a-year plan Mr.. McCln-
tic did not say. but stated that the
list would show them up II there
were any.
So far as this bureau knows there
has been only one Oklahoman EN-
ployed by the government under this
plan since the declaration of war.
That was Rex Harlow. brother of Vic
tor Harlow OF Harlow's Weekly, who
was assigned to the aviation corps
of the counsel OF national defense.
acting in a publicity and lecturing ca
pacity. and incidentally acting as cor
respondent for his brothers publica-
ton while in Washington. He is of
the draft age. but was not called in
the first drawing. therefore there
was no occasion for asking for ex-
emption. He. has resigned his posi-
ton with the aviation corps and re-
turned to Oklahoma.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-14
IWOULD MOVE JITNEYS
FROM MAIN STREETS
Congestion of Traffic Makes
Such Steps Necessary,
Says Chief Lucas.

Chief OF Police Lucas favors the re-
moval OF jitney stations from corners
|alons Main and reduction Of the
number Of stations.
A personal survey OF traffic con-
lgestion on some OF the Main street
cas- that great amount OF traffic
work at these intersections can be re-
moved from the shoulders of the
traffic officers II all stations on such
corners were removed and placed at
points where stations are now main
tained on other street corners.
''IulSa's traffic is Il problem, es-
peciaily on Main" Chief Lucas de-
clared, and some steps must be
taken to reduce the danger and the
congestion"
The plan as now proposed would
not interfere with the operation. Of
any OF the jitney lines. 1t would not
eliminate any OF tre jitney stations
except those at the corners of Main
and Second. Main and Third and
Main and Fourth.
Change Them Around.
The station now at the southwest
corner OF Main and Second would be
removed west to the southwest cor
ner OF Boulder and Second. The jit-
iney station on the northeast corner
OF Main and Second would be elimin-
ated but cars now using it would pick
up passengers at the station just one
block east at Boston and Second.
The station ut Third and Boston
would be eliminated and passengers
and jitneys using this station in the
past would make use OF the station
already established on the southwest
corner OF Second and Boston. The
station directly across the intersection
on the southeast corner Of Third and
| Boston would be moved to the south
east corner of Second and Boston,
just one block north. On Fourth. the
| jitney station on the southwest corner
of the street would be moved west
ward to the southeast corner of Boul-
der and Fourth. and the station on
the northeast corner would be elimin-
ated and the cars now using this sta
| ton would stop at the station at
| Boulder and Fourth.
Eliminate Congestion.
In this way six stations would be
/ eliminated from either Main or Third.
the two most congested streets of the
city. while at the same time the Jitney
drivers would not suffer because they
would be permitted TO use stations
now in use and which would serve
their purpose equally as well as the
ones now used. much to the discom-
fort of the traffic officers and auto
drivers on these streets.
II believe that it would be better
for traffic II the jitney stations on
/ Main and Third were consolidated
with those slightly removed" declared
Traffic Sergeant Libby, when in
formed that the matter had been the
suGpect of a personal survey by the
chief.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-14
Embargo on Cotton Endorsed.

WASHINGTON, Sept 1S.-An en-
barge on cotton was endorsed today
Ivy Senators smith of Georgia and
Williams of Mississippi. both OF whom
told the senate II would have no ef-
feet on the market and that the supply
ihis years will fall seven hundred
thousand bales below last years con
umption, including shipments to neu-
trails. Senator Williams charged that
opposition TO the embargo only was
part OF impeding passage OF wal
measures
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-14
DEFENDANT TOO ILL TO MOvk
Thus Court Could Not Wholly Satisfy
County Attorney

AS one Of the defendants. Mabel
Brooks. is too i'll to move out Of the
building, tho district court could oniy
partially satisfy the request OF the
county attorneys office yesterday foi
an injunction against David Wires and
others.
The suit was another of the at.
tempts to make sure that houses sus-
pected Of having been sanctuaries fol
LIQUOR stay put" The order granted
by the court prevents the defendants
from entering the building.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-14


and others made claims for exemp-
ton In these cases thor claims were
overruled either by the local or dis
trict board
when the eighty men who arc To go
in the next part present themselves at
the office OF the local exemption
board on the 18th they will be
provided with meal tick cts and trans
portation for the trip and will be
cautioned that under no circumstances
are they to fail In their departure
for or arrival at the mobilization
point
After Dcscrtcrs.
such men" declared Secretary
Kenton yesterday, will be treated as
deserters and We will call upon the
authorities thruout the country to
hunt them down"
Doctor llawley. a member OF the
board, stated yesterday that the
authorities had been given "A list OF
several men who had been called "a
report during the first call but failed
I'VE are ordered to treat these men
as desertcrs. and when they are
caught. they will be dealt with ac-
rordlngly. The law is specific In
dcred by the department TO report, he
Il expected 10 report. The violation OF
our orders is grave offense and We
will see that yiolators are prosecuted
10 the limit"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-14
Our Lines of
Knit Underwear
For the Cooler Weather
Are Here in Complete
AssOrtnlentS

The prices at which we have
them marked are its best argu-
ment. Why not lay in a good
supply for the season is near
at hand?
Way back in the summer we
placed orders for the knit gar
ments which we offer to you
now, and as a result we can
offer them at prices that viii
make you no longer hesitate
to stock up with a good sup
ply for the time when change
in the weather will make you
feel like slipping into them.
Every garment bears the guar
antee OF absolute body com
fort, perfect fit and good long
service. Choose from these.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-14
PROXY MARRIAGE MAY BE
LOCALIZED IN AUSTRALl IA
cerning Form Of Ceremony TO
Re Performed.

MELBOURNE. Australia, Sept. 13.
William II. Hughes. premier Of Aus
tralia, today announced in the house
OF representatives that the govern
ment intended to consult the churches
regarding some form Of marriage by
proxy between Australians at the
front and women In Australia
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-14
XH:Hlzhm7MlMs&&
Third and Boston
Popular WOOlens at
Popular Prices
SILK AND WOOL POPLIN


Specially Priced ut 81
36-inch silk and wool pop
lins. an excellent wearing ma
terial has the sheen and
crisp to produce; folus, drapes
and plaits. We are showing
this material in all the new
popular fall shades; usually
sold at $3.50; our V1
price. ............. WI
WIDE" FRENCH AND
STORM SERGE
Pure all-wool serges, 36 inches
wide. suitable for one-piece
dresses, coat suits and capes.
The purchase price enables us
to place this material on reg
ular sale much less than If
bought on the present market.
All new fall shades, 7Sn
the yard ............. SON
WOOL NOVELTIES
Pure all-wool pencil striped
cheviots; the cloth for every
day wear; especially good for
store, office or school dresses.
Priced the 50c and 20c
WOOL SCOTCH PLAIDS
At CSC, 4Oc and soc
Wear well, wash well and
heavy enough for fall gar
ments; just the thing for
skirts or suits. or combine
beautifully with plain colors.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-14

Unpaid telephone bills for the
month Of September are past due. II
not paid by y. M. OF the 18th. SER
vice will be discontinued. Pioneer
Telephone 4 Telegraph Co.-Adv.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
A WEDDING AND DEATH
OCCUR ON SAME DAY
Gala Occasion at W0mnn's Reforma-
tory Followed by n Sad Event

Joy and sadness were mingled to-
gether in events which took place at
the Skowhegan Womans Reformatory
Saturday afternoon. The happy event
was the marriage of Miss Annie Ward,
a probation inmate and John Getchell
of Hallowell. Hardly had the cere-
mony been finished when it became
known that Floyd Mcpherson. six
months old son of Otis Mcpherson, an
inmate from Mars Hill. had passed
away The death of the little one
occurred in the morning but word was
not given to the other inmates until
after the wedding ceremony,
Remains of the child were buried
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev
Henry Clay Turner of the Methodist
church officiating at a simple COM
initial service at the grave Inter
ment occurred on the Reformatory
estate and is the first body to be
placed in what is to be the perma-
nent cemetery for deceased inmates.
The joys of the wedding were not
hampered by the sad incident for its
occurrance was not generally known.
The bride was committed to the Re-
formatory about six months ago but
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
SOMERSET COUNTY STUDENTS AT
PENNINGTON
Large Number From This District Are
Training to Become Teachers

AS will be noticed from the list Civ
ell below, many young ladies of Som
erset County are attending the Farm
ington Normal School, where they are
training to become teachers Those
who are students at that institution
are given below with the names of
the towns in which they reside
Miss Helen Merriam Miss Winona
Paddock, Miss Marion Adams, Eliza
beth Marsh, Beatrice Smiley, A. Doris
Tobey, Helen White, Ruth Greenwood
all of SkoWhegan The Misses Iona
F. Pray, Mollie F. Tracy, Majorie NJ.
Bracket, Norridgewock Mary E. Car
ney, Florence NJ Murray, Margaret
A. Washburn, Gladys s. Baker. Alma
D. Bloom, Gladys G.. Reynolds. Bing
ham; Evelyn l. Furber Hartland;
Marion E. Johnson, Vivian K. Pollard,
Anson; Della E, Pierce, Emma NJ. Ma
honey, Esther F. Manson, Solon;
Blanche H. Strickland, New Portland,
Millie A Taylor, Starks Doris E.
Viles, Flagstaff; Nellie A. Booker
Fairfield Center; Mary E. Mckay,
West Forks; Helen NJ kennison, No
Apson; Ruth c. Goodwin, Fairfield R.
F. d.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
S. {. T|NKHAM GIVEN
A RAW DEAL
Contemporary Claims Reporter Didn't
Treat the Story Fairly

"No one who knows S. E. Tinkham
believes that he failed to render all
the aid possible at the time of the re-
cent accident on the Skowhegan-N Nor
ridgewock road. He received raw
deal in the columns of the Skowhe-
gan paper last week Madison Bull
letin.
Readers of the Reporter we'll know
that this paper never intends to be
unjust and great care was taken in
relating the story OF the accident men
toned above and the relation which
Mr. Tinkham had to the accident II
was not the intention to present the
phases of the case other than they
were and the Reporter takes decided
exception to the raw deal" insinua-
ton
What constitutes a raw deal in the
newspapers? An effort to arrive at
the truth is not a raw deal. The at
tempt to heap ridicule on a man or TO
present a case with which he is con-
nected in such light as to purpose
ly injure his character may be term
ed a raw deal. In discussing with
our readers the story of the accident
and the subsequent hearing the great
est precaution was taken to deal fair
ly with all parties concerned The
reported was present at the hearing,
took notes and chronicled the events
from those notes. Is it a raw deal
to tell the truth? Some may think
so. In fact 1t appears that excep-
tion is taken because there were too
many facts.
If the author of the clipping from
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08

in lieu of her marriage was paroled
and allowed to leave the institution
Immediately after the ceremony She
and her husband have gone to Chel-
sea, Mass where they will make their
home for a short time
The groom, John Getchell, has for
some time been a resident of Halo
we'll. He is about so years of age
and stated that he had wished To
marry Mrs. Getchell before she was
committed He was permitted to do
so after he had provided "A home for
her in which she can enjoy all the
comforts Of life A marriage of this
kind is most unusual and probably
may never be repeated at the Reform
atory
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. C H. McEIhiney, pastor of the
Island Avenue Congregational church
and after the service refreshments
were served by superintendent Wight
and her assistants. During the COM
pletion of the new home in Hallowell
the couple will reside in Chelsea but
will return to Maine when their home
is finished
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08

Somerset Pomona Grange will hold
its next regular meeting Tuesday.
Nov 18th with Somerset Grange. Nor
ridgewock The address of welcome
will be given by the Worthy Master of
Somerset Grange, Brother II. l.. Heald
and the response 10y the Worthy Secre-
tary of the Pomona. Brother 5. +.
Emerson, readings. songs and recita-
tions by the members OF Somerset
Grange. a paper by Brother " NJ
Ellis; song by Mr. and Mrs Eugene
Danforth. Topic for discussion
What is going to take the place of
potash, Fred Jewett. Ellis Tobey. {. r.
Merry; second topic-That the old
time Lycenm for discussing public
questions has not been excelled by
later societies, Alfred Burke. D. f
Taylor, Lila Tobey There will be
Taylor. Lila Tobey c. o. Purington.
state lecturer and l.. f McIntire Of
East Waterford, are among the other
we'll known speakers to be present.
Degree will be conferred after the
business meeting of the morning ses-
sion Meeting open at 1890.
LIZZIE WATSON, Lecturer.
Somerset Pomona Grange.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
Pictures Of the Maine Troops

A feature film will be shown at the
Opera House, next Monday night,
which deals almost exclusively with
the various Maine military organiza-
tions. This film shows Company f
of Skowhegan, also the companies
from Dexter, Livermore, Bangor,
Eastport, Houlton, Rumford, Norway,
Dover Waterville, Pennington and
Augusta. The film also includes Bat
terry A of Portland, Battery C of Lew
iston, Battery E of Bangor and the
Bangor Machine Gun Company.
Most of these pictures we're taken
in Maine. They show battalion in
spections, some of the boys riding
bucking mules. digging trenches,
practicing athletics, etc. 1t is spok-
en- of as showing everything in army
life from reveille to taps This is a
high priced film and the management
put II on at this time because they be-
lieve 1t Is good for a packed house.
1t will be shown afternoon and
evening, next Monday, and will be an
added attraction to the regular feat
ure film for those performances.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
GEORGE II. PLUNMER ELECTED
Manager of the Skowhegan Water 60.
\. b. Lamb Is the Treasurer

Al an adjourned meeting Of the di-
rectors Of the SkowheRan Water Co.
held recently, George II Plnmmer
was elected manager to I'm the posi-
tion made vacant by the death Of the
late Herbert Wentworth = e Lam b
was the unanimous choice for treas
urer
The appointment Of Mr. pHmmer
comes as no surprise For many
years he was associated in business
with the former manager snd thorolv
understands the duties he is to as
sumo in this company The new
treasurer Is also familiar with his new
duties and it is felt by the directors
that he will make a most efficient of
fetal
Owing to the resignation OF Sol
Reynolds, another important change
has been made in the official family.
Mr.. Reynolds has been superintendent
of the pumping station for nearly 40
years ard has grown old in the ser
vice of the company During all these
years he has resided near the pump
ing station but will leave in the near
future for Waterville where he will
reside with his daughter Mrs Charles
Dalrymple. Herbert Young of North
Avenue has been elected to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation of
Mr. Reynolds.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08

drawn and in absolute silence which
was a very difficult task to impose
upon $50 American boys. Finally we
arrived at a we'll known port and after
several hours of anxious waiting we
finally boarded we'll known ocean
liner whose name we cannot give, but
the men christened her the good ship
"Starvonia". After two days we
picked up the rest of our convoy and
started on our journey across. The
voyage was uneventful but that must
not be so construed that you will
imagine there were not thrills, and a
plenty. Everyone felt that somewhere
on the way there was a little tin
fish" in fact several of them loaded
with 500 lbs of high explosive anxious
for chance to cut loose on our ship
and send us all to the bottom. With
this feeling everyone worked himself
up to such point that danger was a
stern reality and when a high wave at
4.30 a. m. upset the dishes in the
kitchen and dining saloon it took just
three minutes for all hands to be on
deck ready to abandon ship.
After spending many anxious days
while in the danger zone we finally
arrived and were loaded on a toy
train and sent to what we were look
ing forward to as a rest camp. The
only mistake Is that 1t should read
recreation camp for there are all sorts
of opportunities for aquatic sports, lit
orally at our very doors. A sea of
mud on our arrival has been improy
ed so that 1t is now sea OF muddy
water; this pleasant change has been
brought about by almost continual
rain since landing here. 1t Is sim
pie matter to explain that world wide
phrase that the sun never sets on
England for we have discovered that
it never rises
The spirit of the boys is excellent
the hardsbips of this camp are passed
off with a laugh and a joke. We are
now on English army rations and we
will all be glad to get into a place
where we can draw the regular L. S.
rations again.
We appreciate more than we can
say the spirit you have shown, the
thoughtfulness and the financial aid
you have given us and we want to
thank you in behalf of Co. + of the
Second Maine Inf. The boys would
appreciate more than anything else
just line from the people at home.
Yours truly.
LIT JOHN w HEALY,
Comd'g. Co e, 103rd U. S Inf.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08

tries. At the present time thousands
of horsepower, still embarrassed, is
going to waste right here in our back
yard. Only the future can show what
the development of this power will
mean but since available waterpower
is the greatest aid to manufacturing
il is safe to assume that this large
sum of money, which is to be expend
ed will mean "a lot to the town of
Skowhegan.
With the exceptions of holdings be-
longing to the Skowhegan Pulp Co,
and the Savage Manufacturing Co., the
Central Maine owns all the waterpow-
er rights in town. The company re
Gently purchased the Bomazee Rips,
short distance above Norridgewock, a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08

cess of development of waterpowers
the idea should be clear
1t has been stated that the intro
duction Of either of these plans would
create the development of 25000
horsepower with 10000 available
Skowhegan is much in need of this
power as at present there is only
about 5000 horsepower developed here
with 1000 available In order to sup
ply the electrical needs of the town
il is necessary to bring in here daily
500 horsepower. About three weeks
ago the Somerset Traction power
house was fitted up and is now about
to furnish about 400 horsepower. This
might be all we'll and good if serenity
in weather conditions existed at all
times. During heavy storms it is a
hazardous task to transmit power by
trunk lines and on such occasion it is
necessary for officials to be out all
times of night to look out for troubles
which are bound to ensue
1t has been estimated that the hold
ings of the Central Maine Power Co
in Skowhegan, are valued at $750000
and that they can no longer keep this
property without further development
1t is almost assured that work will
Eegin on one of the two plans within
few weeks And what does it mean
TO Skowhegan? 1t will be remember
ed that few years ago Il corporation
known as the keyes Fibre Co. was
seeking a location in Skowhegan
Some say they didn't come here be-
cause of inadequate waterpower facil-
tiles. Today this company is one Of
the most fourishing in the country
Fairfield had the power and now they
have. as a continuous source 9f reven-
ne. the Keyes Fibre Co. 1t is 20 ssi-
BILE that this concern would not have
come here anyway but it cannot be
denied that the growth of all towns
and municipalities depends on its
waterpower facilities Certain it is
that future action taken by the Cen
trail Maine Power Co, in this vicinity
will be awaited with interest As
one citizen said. "If they carry this
thru it looks like a new era of pros
perity for Skowhegan."
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
DAMAGE TO ROADS
LEADS TO LAWSUIT
Town of SkOwhegan the Plaintiff In
suit Against Mackie Brothers

TIE town of Skowhegan has recent
~ placed an attachment on large
truck. property OF the Maekie Bros of
Brockton. Mass The suit grows out
of alleged damages for which the de-
PENDANTS are held responsible. by rea-
son of driving heavy truck over the
so-ealled new road between Skowhe-
gan and the town of Athens.
For several weeks the heavy truck.
driven by W Harlow, has been used
in conveying lumber to Skowhegan
from the Mackie Brothers lumber
yard. situated about three miles above
Athens village. Municipal officers of
Skowhegan have claimed that damage
caused by the truck is very excessive
and that the road in question has been
made almost impossible for lighter
vehicles Since the truck began op-
erations over 5000 has been expended
by the town in making repairs. so it
is claimed Residents of Athens are
somewhat agitated over the matter
dwelling particularly on damage done
to the Smith Pond bridge II is furth-
ermore claimed by local authorities
that seven bridges and culverts be
tween Skowhegan and Cornville have
been wrecked by the lumber-laden
truck. The Seieetmen of Skowhe-
gan have retained Judge F F. Law
renee as their attorney in the proceed
ure
Later advites are To the effect that
the defendant company has asked for
a disposition II the bond and an
agreeable settlement is looked for
without recourse 10 trial. 1t is
understood that Mr. Harlow. before
beginning operations, complied with
the laws OF Maine taking out 4 license
for allowing him TO use trucks %
transport loads not weighing in eN-
cess of nine tons Owing somewhat
no doubt. to the unusual rainy sea
son there has seemed to be some un-
usual wear on the highway over Whi Il
he has been travelling Mr. Harlow =
investment represents about $9o1o
and the inability 10 continue the Use
of these trucks seems a very serious
matter to him.