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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
PITTSFIELD
Tuesday Club Names Calendar
Committee - An Interesting
Meeting of Elizabeth Pierce
Lancey Chapter, N. S. D. A. r.

Mrs T. N. Drake left Wednesday for
Freedom. N. H., where she was called
by the death of a relative Of DR.. Drake.
Friends will be interested to learn that
Mrs. F. w. Briggs of Skowhegan, for
merly of this town, and Miss Lola Good
win of Skowhegan have gone to Okla
bona for a visit with relatives.
Mrs. George Whtehouse. formerly Of
Hartland, has opened a restaurant In the
Davis block on Middle street.
Clyde E. Folsom Of the s. S. Virginia,
Charlestown navy yard, is in town for
10 days visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. E. Folsom.
Mrs. Vesta McAllister, who lives In
Massachusetts. left Wednesday on her
return trip after a visit with her mother,
Mrs. F. A. Noble.
At a mesting of the Pittsfleld Tuesday
Club held Tuesday afternoon the calen-
dar committee for the coming year was
elected with the following members:
Mrs. A. H. Burse, Mrs. s. H. Frost, Mrs
William Gray, Mrs. T. E. Getchell, Mrs.
F. w. Buxton, Mrs. Lancey Milliken.
A meeting Of the Friday Whist Club
Will w uSlu VtiOdy dlIcIuOUH dI inc
Lancey House.
Mrs. George Curtis. who has been pass
ing few weeks in the West with Mr..
Curtis. is in Palmyra for visit with
her mother, Mrs. McCausland
Mrs. v. T. Lathbury and daughter
Louise Of Augusta returned home
Wednesday after short visit with Mrs.
Rufus Burns.
Mrs. Louise Wells Of Portland, who
has been the guest Of Mrs. Raleigh Whit
tier. returned home Wednesday,
Henry F. Libby. cashier Of the Pitts
field National Bank, left Wednesday for
Boston. where he attended the annual
meeting and banquet OF the Massachu-
sets Banking Association which was
held Wednesday evening at the Copley
Plaza.
Mrs. e. A. Porter went to Monroe
Wednesday to attend the funeral service
Of her brother. the late Sanford Emery
An interesting meeting Of the Eliza
beth Pierce I-ancey Chapter, N. s. D.
A. r., was held Tuesday evening at the
home of Mrs. w. L. Pushor. Eleven
members were present The prayer Of
the First Continental Congress was road
by the chaplain. Mrs. Coolidge. The
Declaration Of Independence was given
by Miss Campbell. A sketch of Wash
ington was given by Mrs. Marden. and
paper on the Campaigns of 1776 was given
by Miss White. The regent appointed
Mrs. Coolidge to serve on the State COM
mittee of historical research and the
chapter voted to contribute to the State
fund for the education Of a descendant
of Revolutionary soldier to be chosen
by the State committee on patriotic ed
ucation. Following the program. dainty
refreshments were served. The next
meeting will be held Feb. Ii with Mrs,
W. r. Hunnewell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
Due to Arrive Jan. 18Th
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks

New York, Jan. 10-Steady pressure
of the same general character which
has been eXertcd with more or less
effect since last December was the out
standing feature of today's market
Active shares yielded 2 to 6 points. with
declines of greater proportions in issues
of the less representative class. The
selling. SO far as it had any direct cause
appeared to have its origin in the in
creasing uncertainties and apprehension
arising from the foreign situation. This
condition was accentuated by the de-
lay in the reply of the Entente to Wash
ington. Prices probably fell, however,
more from further abstention of public
interest than for any more tangible
reason.
Lowest prices were quoted in the last
hour. In several leading stocks notably
Mercantile Marine preferred, which
dropped ga points to rs, today's mini
NUNS We're under the feverish session
of last month.
Sentiment was also adversely affected
by another break of IA 10 points in
General Motors, representing a loss of
81 points in three days. Bethlehem
Steel also forfeited 20 points on very
few sales, and the numerous low-priced
equipments and munitions and special
ties as whole sagged proportionately.
United States Steel held its ground
for time but was among the first of
the speculative favorites to recede,
closing at 10, it's lowest price of the
day and net reversal of practically
points Steel's December tonnage
statement. disclosing the largest
amount of untitled orders ever reported,
proved ineffective.
Rails were again consistently heavy
on relatively light offerings. New Haven
and St. Paul losing over points, with
/ to for Reading, the Pacifics and
many minor issues. Coppers were firm
during the forenoon. but kept pace with
the later downward trend. Total sales
amounted to $4,000 shares.
Bonds were again featured by heavy
offerings of International or war issues,
railway issues being more steady. Total
sales tpar value) aggregated $780, 900.
United States bonds were unchanged on
call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
wv. r. G.. AND S. OF V.
Joint INSTALLATION AT
ILITCHFIELD, JANUARY s

Litchfield, Me, Jan. 10.-(SpeciaD-
Andrew Tozier Sons of Veterans Cam,
and Libby w. r. c. held their INSTALL.
lions at Masonic Hall on Monday. Jan
s. Mrs. Danforth installed the officers
Of the Corps with Mrs. White as con
ductor and Mrs. Sarah Brown as Chap.
lain. The following were installed
President, Rhona Maloon, : v, pred.
dent, Mary Benson; J. V. president
Frances Smith: secretary, Rachel
Rathburne: treasurer. Thelma Tozier
chaplain, Sarah Brown; conduc,or
Laura White: patriotic Instructor Car.
rie Kicker: press correspondent. Fan.
ME II. True: musician, Gladys Dan.
forth: color bearers. Sarah Danforh
Emma Goss. Lizzie Tozier, Eta Tay.
lor: guard. Nellie knights. ASS;
guard, Lydia Danforth; Asst Coudue.
,, tor. Maggie Fish.
Libby Post was represented by onr
three members. No installation ~ those
were held. There are but l3 Of the one
large Post left, and a greater part q
that number reside at quite a distanc
from here in other towns. so II is no.,
easy for them to participate at tAA
meetings of their old comrades who
remain in Litchfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
jams, tu- th-sat

niyal week to be held in this village tne
latter part of May. 1t is now plaiiheu
10 hold q meeting next week to DISCUSS
details and see Just what support Will be
given to the scheme.
At the annual business meeting OF 'ho
F. B. Sunday school held sunday Objects
elected for the coming year We're gu
perintendent Edgar q. Burns assis'"ii'
superintendent, Arthur !. Iaylor'
tary and treasurer, Miss Elinor foss' "s
sistant. Miss Maud Wilson, superii'eh-
dent of primary department, Mrs. Aooie
Rurns. suoerintendent of cradle roll
Mrs Hattie Lander. At a recent parish
meeting Of the cfHrch B. X Edwards
was elected clerk; A. J. Wiillams' IMAM
cial secretary; Miss Jennie Smell, assist
ant F. s.; Mrs. G. D. Perkins, trustee
for five years.
nrivate school is to be opened at the
residence Of Thomas Bateman on upper
Main street next Monday. The school
will be under the instruction Oh MISS
Babcock of Rowland.
r. r. Twitchell has returned from bos-
ton. where he went the last of the week
On business connected with the creamery
of tho Somerset Dairying Association.
Edward j. Sabin left town Tuesday 1or
Rockland, where he has employment a7
carpenter in a shipyard.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Gilman went
to Portland Wednesday morning on q
business trip.
Harold Manter of Arson is filling the
position of teacher at the Pleasant street
building in the school recently taught
by Miss Babcock.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Frank Burns will leave
town this week for HOLSTER, Cal, where
thew will pass the winter with relatives.
Elpha Tinkham resumed his duties as
driver of the American Express team
Wednesday after passing a weeks vaca-
ton with friends in Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11

The merchant who, because OF
foresight or special enterprise, 70
able to offer economy op opportunities
10 in q position to win. in these
days, a large following Of new
customers. Store competition
never meant more TO the people
than il means now---store service,
including the fullest possib pro.
lection against inflated prices on
necessities, will win for those nsr.
chants who extend il to their Gus.
TONERS permanent benefits sne
greatly increased store prestige.
Wise merchants will understand
that conditions such a. prevail
now in tho matter Of uncertain
commodity prices offer 20 them
special opportunities for real Ger.
vice-offer to them chances to
mako their advertising Of very
wide and general appeal and value
There has not been q time In ~.
cont years whom tho good stsv
faced ouch . favorable oeessisr
for winning now friends % u fsess
now. There has not been Q time
elther, whom sERviCE.AovER.
Using could accomplish 90 much
for stors.eeowth, Of che sndurlng
kind, a. Il can accomplish right
now.
You do not experiment whom you
place your ad IN tho ksnnsbse
Journal. II reaohss the buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
WHY THE ADS ARR
IMPORTANT TOWOMEN

Women who have "Isarnsd thlnus'
about buying about relative value,
OF oommoditles-make q PROPeF
APPRAISAL of the Interest ane
value Of . store advertisement.
A woman docs not road an advsr.
tlsemsnt ITO kill tlme"-but q
GAVE time, and TO cave money.
A woman who has learned 70 road
the ads FOR PROFIT 10 not IikeI,
to outsrow the habit.
Fully half Of q womaHs know.
ledge Of fashions 10 gained through
her reading Of the ads.
A woman's knowledge Of VAL.
UES must be kept UP TO DATE
and % she reads the ads a. rsau-
larry a. she -sads the NEWS.
Among q thousand women whe
are accustomed 70 reading adver.
tIsemsnts you might find ONE
whose Interest oooasIonaiIy iaps.
Tho woman who reads the ads 10
no moro likely 70 overlook q GOOD
buying opportunity than would q
man be to overlook the result Of an
eIection--or the issue of q ore.&
battle.
Mere "taik" about bargain oopor.
tun'ties in the ads Of . store does
not impress q woman. The talk
must be definite, giving details on
which she may base conclusions,
To fail to fully "maks GOOD" on
every advertised Offering would
mean DESTRUCTIVE advertj.ino
for q merchant.
Women read the store ads for
facts-faets Of the IMMEDIATELY
NEGOTIABLE kINDI
Good advertising 10 good serx;es--
simplifying the work Of "the buzz,
for the home," and nakino th.t
work INTERESTING because ,,af.
table.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
Boston Produce Market

Boston. Jan. TO-
BEEF-Choice whole cattle 14a.
SPRING BRAN-34G345O
BUTTER-Northern 39s@4o; western 81
0l3ss.
CHEESE-New York twins 23aa4.
CORNING. 2 yellow 100
EGGS-Choice hennery and nearby 30
G53; western 4Gzy51
FLOUR-Spring patents 9SOa1o5o.
HAY-No. l grade 81
LAMB-Spring 1913.
MINED FEED-3675d4 40
OATS-No. 2 clipped white H.
PORK-Medium backs 1925.
POTATOES-s4 per two-bu bag
SIGAR-Granulated, 20 Dbl. lots, 6s5
NEAL-S616
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
ALBION

Miss Ella Fuller of Wateryille va,
the guest IF her sister, Mrs g Could
Sunday.
George Witham has returned from
the West where he has been for near.
ly two years.
The Sunshine Society met NJ N.
Grange hall. Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs William Soulc and son
Lawrence have returned from Scar
mont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11

You couldn't eenvInos Q woman
who had savsd q dollar. Through
her CLOSE attention TO the sds, thst
che had not really EARNED thst
doI'ar-for n dollar saved" hss 81.
ways been termed q dollar earned"
A woman 10 not -rssdy to %
ehopplns" until she has rad shs
latest "stors news"
No woman 10 making the r,sss'
OF hsr "house money" unless shs
studies the ads.
No woman "knos~s the stsrssr
unless she has read THE LATEST
Aos Of the stores.
No woman can mako her shop
ping trips FULLY PROFITABLE
unless she roads the latest store sds
ATTENTivELv.
Tho merchant who falls TO com.
munieate his store news REou.
LARlv to the patrons Of his store
places entirely too much reliance or
"the hold" no believes HE store hiss
on ito customers.
Loyalty to q particular store, on
tho part Of woman whose first
duty 10 to buy wisely, 10 assured
only through the ,stores rsoiproea'
loyalty TO her interests.
No storo 10 strong enough" TO
venture upon . campaign OF hsf'
adequate advertising. u would re-
suit in less than half adequate bus
mess.
Women discuss stores, store prso.
eiees and policies, store sales ana
store advertising, among themseIvss'
Advertising initiates most Of this
ta'k-thus carrying on the work o'
building store prestige.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
Chicago Produce Market

Chicago, Jan. 10.
Disturbing rumors of hostilities on the
Atlantic hurried wheat prices today
sharply down grade, losses on some
transactions showing a loss of as much
as Sd a bushel Extreme weakness,
however, proved brief. The close al
though nervous was at . 3-SM3 is adj
vance. Other leading staples, too. fin
ished at setback-corn 1 IA to l 3-S,
oats "a to !, and provisions q to 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
IT PAYS TO
ADVERTISE
RISING COSTS OF LIVING
MAKE ADVERTISING MORE
USEFUL TO THE PEOPLE.

Prices Of commodities are in q
state Of fuotuation-mostIy UP.
ward. Householders are compelled
to give more consideration to the
problem Of buying to best advan.
taee than In a period whom prices
are on . moro stable basis.
OF course, many people are earn-
ing moro money--but not all. To
. great number Of housewives the
inersass in cost Of some necessity
prsssnts q puzzle, but ono which
must bs solved at once. Thus Il
happens that readers Of advertise.
msnts multiply In periods like the
present-for In the ads Il 10 al.
ways possible to find clues a. TO
better buying opportunities, hints
as to savinss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
Classified
Ad. Rates

-Four iinss e words to . 'ne!
o. Is words or less cost loe. .S'
enc issue, zoe. for three and ooe.
for I week. Pro rata price VIII %
sharesd for Advertisements e*
eesdine four lines. In sending ~
mail, sneioss stamps with erosr'
% eharess are too small to ops"
sesounts.
The Journal doss not knowingly
accept any fraudulent advert,sins
o. any kind. the journal VIII w.
vsstieats promptly and vieoroo.'s
svsry claim from any person WV
hes heen In any way deeeivso
m!str6atsd through answering b"
Advertisement. The journal W."
thank its readers to bring 10 ".
attention any failure on the -
Of IN advertiser to make oooo ~"
premises. II 10 the belief OF W." ~.
paper that an advertiser serves ~.
own interest best only whom ~
serves the public hest. 1t you
not satisfied tell the journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
COPPERS BOSTON.
New York Produce Market

New York Produce Market
New York, Jan. 10.
BUTTER-Steady: receipts 6O40: cream
cry higher than extras 40 1-4q40a; cream
cry extras, 80 score, 3sa; firsts 36@3sa;
seconds 34sG353.
EGGS-Irregular; receipts 2s25; fresh
gathered extra fine 53@54: extra firsts 81;
firsts 50Q51: seconds and poorer 4o049;
refrigerator seconds to firsts So 1-4Q37s;
nearby hennery whites fine to fancy seq
81; nearby hennery browns 54q56.
OTATOES-Irregular; Bermuda Dbl. 4
also: Long Island 575a615; Maine 575@6oO;
state 525@5S5; sweets Jersey basket S5ta175.
FLOUR-Easy; spring patents s65d990;
winter patents 9O5Q950; winter straights
s75@9o0; Kansas straights 965a9s5
WHEAT-Spot weak: No. 2 hard 2D9a;
No. northern Duluth 2l9f; No. NORTH
ern Manitoba 223a fob New York.
CORN-Spot easy; No. yellow 110a elf
New York prompt shipment.
.OATs-Spot easy; standard 64a@65.
PORK-Firm.
BEEF-Steady.
LARD-Easy; middle western 575G15S5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11

UnimpeachabIe-If you were to see
the unequalled volume of unimpea enable
testimony in favor of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
you would upbraid yourself for so long
for that blood disease from which you
are suffering.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
New York Sugar Market

New York, Jan. 10.
SUGAR-Raw centrifugal $50; molasses
452: refined quiet; fine granuated 675.
Sugar futures were quiet but the un-
dertone was unsettled and prices de-
clined under scattered liquidation
prompted by expectations of increased
offerings from Cuba. Closed barely
steady and 5Ms points lower. March 407,
May 400, July 414.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago, Jan. 10.
HOGS-Receipts 5000: weak, 15m under
yesterdays average. Bulk 1025G1055; light
990Gl1045 mixed 1010d 1860; rough 102l1
1885 pigs 760Gl950.
CATTLE-Receipts $1,000; strong: native
beef cattle 76o011s0: western steers 800
1900; stockers and feeders 55oG $50: cows
and heifers 100000; calves 9oOu140o.
SHEEP-Receipts 1900; strong: weth-
ers 950@1050; ewes 7O0Qlol0; lambs 1860
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
DINING ROOM

YVES! ERN AVE. DINING Room
is now open. Strictly high grade board fur
rished. Dining room is Elias Milliken's
former private dining room. hence is at
tractive. Food is the best on the market
ard is enhanced in quality by skillful
preparation in strictly sanitary qua rters.
sIs5. $50 re- week. Rooms bv the wea
S. 20, so ant, $50. Liberal treatn,sD-
Tel sssJ. Mr.. AID Mrs. 7. B. Roberts.
dec.aetS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
MADISON

An agitation is afoot among Madison
merchants and business men to see u
some plan cannot be evolved for q car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
New Advertisements IO0aJ

For Sale-Horse.
Misunderstanding.
To Let-Tenement.
Wanted-Two men.
Wanted-Steady man.
For sale-Phonograph.
Wanted-Good farmer.
For sale-Dwelling house.
For sale-Sleigh and pung.
To Let-Wood to cut, etc.
70 Let-Furnished rooms.
To Let-Modern tenement
Wanted-Children TO board
For sale-Pen of r. l. Reds.
Wanted-To board one child.
For Sales G. Red cockerels.
wanted-Honest men and women.
Standardization as housekeeper.
For Sale-1-horse cart wheels, etc.
ed-Representatives to board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
Cards, Notices, Etc.

MRS. CRAM, MEDIUM. READINGS
daily Capitol St. Augusta. Ne. o.,1 ,.as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11

50 Site ST Eeadings daily BY apsoll,-
mont "a sunday readings Fee &-c--
Ter 6oS-Y. Stop Mt GlenuOod spring:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
NOTICE-FREE! SOM ETHING
ON E
IL SECONDHAND DO

tonery, wall paper, picture framing,
etc, large income. Owner in another
business 5000 Investigate. l.. c.
Lunt, 642 Central Ave, Dover. n Fl
ianiOdGt*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-11
LAW BOOKS, MAINE AND MAssA.

chusettS Reports eye - miscellaneous
books taken by insurance adjuster. May
pc seen at 70 Sewall St. Telephone SS6-M
for appointment ian1Od4t*
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-01
FOR
SOME STUDENTS
1900 at Officers Camps
Not 10 Get Commissions,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The 1900
men at the officers training camps
who will not receive commissions or
be selected for further training at the
second series of camps will be offered
appointments as commissioned Of
flcets in the national army with
chances Of promotion later to commits
sions, Connected with the offer, &C
ccptance OF which requires enlistment
at the conclusion OF the camp August
IS, is a renewed assurance that after
the second camps close all promotions
will be made from the ranks Of the
regular army national guard or ma
tional army.
A circular issued today by Major
General Bliss, acting chief of staff di-
reefs commanders of officers training
camps to invite student officers fail
ing to receive commissions TO en-
list in the foot service at the close Of
the present course Of training with the
understanding they will be transferred
on or about Sept. !, 1917, to units OF
the national army to be organized in
their local training areas"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-01
NEGRO BOYS PAY
FOR MELON RAID
WatermeIonS Destroyed Are
Valued at Ten Dollars,

The desire Of two negro boys tor
watermelons almost got them INTO Sc
rious trouble Yesterday The boys, KIP
lev Carpenter, 10, and REM Howard,
IS, were arrested by city police yeste5-
day for stealing melons, The complaint
was made by Walter Forman, II, whose
| father owns a watermelon patch on
Thirty eighth street.
Patch Outside City.
The police decided they could not
hold the boys because the crime was
committed outside OF the city Finite and
| advised tina, the matter should be taken
up with the county. The boys are al
legged to have smashed several melons
in an effort to find ripe ones. They
did not deny the charge.
The BOYS were taken before the
| county attorney and county Judge today,
but were released when they paid the
owner Of the melons $40 which he
claimed was the amount OF damage,
There seemed to be conflicting emo
tions among the county officials as 10
stealing watermelons being a crime
Duty TO Prosecute.
"Of course il is Our duty to prosecute
anyone who violates the law" County
Attorney Selby said, and If the owner
Of the melons wishes TO push the case
we will endcavor to secure a convio-
ton. At best. though. it can only be
called a misdemeanor and it is as nat
ural for a negro to like watermelons as
it is for a duck TO like to swim | think
the way the case was settled is the
best Solution, for it will serve TO deter
others from taking melons not their
own"
County Judge Zwick was inclined to
be lenien, and declared that the evil
dence must be very strong to cause him
to send the boys to jail for taking the
melons,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-01
Final Information
Against Lindberg

County Attorney Selby today pre-
pared the final information against Karl
Lindberg, charged with the murder of
his wife, Lco,a Lindberg This inior-
nation will probably be filed in district
court this afternoon. The county attor
ncy has been waiting for a ~travcrip,
OF the testimony in the preliminary
hearing to be completed before filing
the information in district court.
William X. Wilmington, one of Lind
berg's attorneys. had a conference with
the county attorney yesterday in an ef-
fort to have the trial set at an early
date. He said today that he had been
assured that Lindberg would be tried
in September. As soon as the final in.
formation is filed Llndberg will be ar.
raigned and an efior, will be made to
securc his release on bond,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-01
Water SUPPLY
e GETTING Lower
Further Economy in Use Is
Asked by Water Officials,

Oklahoma City's water supply is get
ting lower every day, according to J..
w. Bennett, superintendent OF the city
waterworkS. Mr.. Bennett today said
for the past several days more water
has been pumped from the river than
has come down, He appeals to the
citizens to decrease further their use OF
city water If possible.
1t has been reported that some citi-
rens are not obeying the ordinance
which prohibits the use Of city water
for other than household purposes.
Regardless of the penalty, which pro-
vides for a fine and cutting off OF the
water at the curb, it is said by city
waterworks officials that some house
keepers are still using city water for
sprinkling lawns and gardens and
washing vehicles. The police depart
ment and members Of the fire depart
ment today received instructions to
make a special effort to apprehend
such persons.
City waterworks officials are anxious
that the pumpings be reduced to less
than 100000 gallons per day, and for
the past few days the pumpings have
slightly exceeded that amount.