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MRS. COLEMAN IN CANON CITY
Mrs. Dora L. Coleman of Hillside
Is spending the week in Canon City.
She is staying at the Miller Hotel.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

Joe Armstrong OF Itsie was down
visiting with friends Tuesday.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

The Mail Carriers horse was run
over and badly skinned up by the
buggy it was hitched to Wednesday.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

First Pub. Dec. 81. 1916.
Last Pub. Jan. is. 1917.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

Fit Smith says the greatest disap-
pointment he knows of is to pick an
owl
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

Mrs. Hanna Rodgers, and son.
Ralph. of Florence wure visiting at
the A. p. Easton home New Years
day.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

Miss Mamie Wilson has gone to F
Scott. Kans.. to spend the holiday
with relatives.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

Mrs. J. C. Eershner and Zelphi
spent several days in Canon City las
week.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

Misses Isabelle and May McIlvane
and Miss Ada Burton were the weel
end guests OF Mrs. c. A. Osborne.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

III McNatt. chief civil engineer of
the c. +. & !. Co. and daughters OF
Florence. were here on business Tues
day.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

Miss Fruzie Allsop looked pleasan
at Atlas Peck at church last Sunday
but it is believed the smile was onl.
skin deep.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

A brakeman on the Santa Fe was
in Easton's store getting his finger
dressed as a result OF having his I'm.
ger crushed In u coupling Tuesday
porning.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

DIR. Scott viii hold quarterly confer
enee at Coal Greek next Sunday al
y. m.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

Mrs. Frank Goldsberry and daugh
ter. Dorothy of Cripple Creek. whc
are spending the winter in Canor
City have been the guests of Mrs. +
c. Volk the past two weeks.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

First Pub. Dec 18th. 1916.
Last Pub. Jan. 18th. 1917.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

The Mail Carriers horse got fright
ened at the Postmaster Tuesday morn
ing and ran away. The Mail Carrier
will apologize when he gets back
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-01-11

Mr.. c. A. Osborne entertained Mrs
F. c. voik and children and Mrs
Goldsberry and daughter at dinner oi
thursday. The house was beautiful
its holiday decorations.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
KENDALL COLLEGE IN
AN ARTISTIC SESSION
Two Speakers and a Violinist
Contribute to Weekly AS
sembly of Students.

An artistic" program was rendered
In Kendall college yesterday morning
at regular chapel exercises. Instead
OF the usual one hours session the
students stayed for almost two hours.
and even then Were loath to leave.
Phillip A. Laffey, noted Chicago
violinist. and former handmaster in
both the British navy and the United
states army, was presented by John
Knowles weaver, head OF the depart
ment OF music at Kendall The two
men were on the same college staff to-
sether twenty years ago. Professor
I'affey gave several numbers on the
violin, with pipe organ accompani-
mcnt by Professor Weaver and also
uhassisted. His playing is of a quality
probably never before heard at Ken
dali.
A. Montgomery. painter of farm
scenes, philosopher. and chautauqua
lecturer, was called for by the stu
dents. He responded with a brief talk.
philosophical enough and humorous
enough to make the audience liter
ally cry for more"
Glenn Condor, introduced hv Presi-
dent Charles Evans as "a man. who
with his pencil and oratory has been
one OF kendall's greatest boosters
gave an address along patriotic lines.
dWelIins especially upon the service
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
REGISTRATION TO
STRIKE EVERY MAN
No Male Between Ages of 21
and 81 to Be Overlooked
When Draft Is Effected.
A DEMOCRATIC PROPOSITION
Modern Conscription Not at
All Like Days of '63 When
Bayonet Point Was Used.

There was a time in the country s
history when military enumorators.
backed by bayonets, went out among
the people to take a compulsory serv-
ice census. Today under the prin-
cipie of universal liability to service
the execution OF the law Is put into
the hands of the people.
The approval of the new national
army bill and the presidents procla-
nation thereunier will be coincident.
All persons within the age limits pre-
sciibed will be required to present
themselves for registration at the Gus.
tomary voting places in the voting
precincts g. which they have their
permanent homes, on day which the
president viii announce. The prob
ability is. that from ten to fifteen
days will elapsc between approval of
the bill and registration day.
Governor Chief Registrar.
The governor OF each state will be
the chief of registration therein. The
machinery of registration IN each
county is to be in charge of the sher.
iff, The county clerk, and the county
physician, acting ex-officio, unless a
different board shall be announced by
the governor. In cities containing
populations of more than thirty thou
sand, the registration will be under
the control of the mayor and selected
boards of registration. In order that
the designated county and city of
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17

IN THE Cost of Hatred" showing
at the Palace theater today and Fri
day.
sand population, the city clerk liz the
official to whom to apply The alb
sentee Will be told how to register,
but he must mail his card in time to
reach his precinct by registration day.
Persons too sick to present them
selves for registration must send n
competent person to the county or
city clerk on the sixth day after the
issuing of the proclamation. The
clerk will give instructions for regis
tration.
Colleges and Other Institutions.
Officials OF educational, charitable
and other institutions should apply
for instructions to the county or city
clerk on the sixth day after the date
of the proclamation for instructions
as to a convenient method of registra-
tion.
The wardens of jails. penitentiaries,
and reformatories should apply To the
county or city clerk for instructions
on the sixth day.
Five days after the date of the
Presidents proclamation complete
regulations will be in the hands of all
sheriffs and OF the officials of cities
of over thirty thousand population,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
GETS THIRD OF INTEREST
Fourth Wife OF Owner of Lead Land
Is Given Il Liberal Share.

CoMMERCE, okla, May iG.--Mrs.
Josephine Fish Unkc. the fourth wife
OF L. l.. FISH, has been awarded a one
tlird Interest In the rrsh land ipon
which the Montreal mill is situated
This property has hocn IN controversy
ever since II rich strike WAS made
'ome three years ago. As the Mont
zeal mas turned out some $500. 600
worth of lead and zinc in tho past few
months, Mrs Unke's interest ia the
property is very large and valuable.
The courts have ordered the money
turned over To- Mrs. Fish-G Gnkc and
also ordered tho Montreal owners to
pay her all future royalties coming to
n one-third interest in the Montreal
properties.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
WAS FOND OF THE PRIMITIVE
Expert Maker OF Archery Weapons
still In the Asylum.

special To he world.
TAIILEQUAlI Okla, May 16.--
Bin Arnold, one Of the most expert
bow and arrow makers Of this section,
and who WAS placed In one of the
state insane asylums some months
ago. is not progressing very rapidly
toward recovery, from recent reports.
Arnold, who is a full-hlood Cherokee,
lived near Hubert, and spent great
deal of his time In making bows and
arrows. which he sold at good pr ccs
Altho \ graduate of the national
high school, Arnold preferred the
ways OF the backwoods full-hlood t.
those of the more advanced members
Of his nation and made hts home in
the forest, finding pastlme in attend
ing the shooting matches OF the bow
and arrow men.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17

ficials, and the people generally. can
get clear understanding OF the cen
sus methods the following brief out
line is given.
The sherffs or other designated Of
ficials, Immediately upon receiving
notice from the governor, shall appoint
registrars for each voting precinct.
Appointment of Registrars.
The proportion OF registrars shall he
one for each 10 persons to lie regis
tered. Each age to be registered will
comprise about l per cent of the
population.
If. for instance, all men between 10
and 25 years OF age. inclusive. are TO
be registered the registrar would have
TO enroll about per cent OF the pre-
cinct population.
II Is desirable to accept the services
OF competent volunteer registrars to
serve without compensation. All
registrars must be sworn.
The voting place In each precinct
must be prepared for registration.
Full printed instructions covering
every detail Of registration will be In
the hands OF sheriffs and mayors on
the fifth day after the presidents
proclamation.
In Cities OF Over Thirty Thousand
The mayor of a city containing more
than thirty thousand inhabitants or
the officials designated by the gov
ernor therein, shall, with approval of
the governor. appoint for each ward
or convenient minor subdivision con-
tanning about thirty thousand people
one registration board, and shall
designate one officer of each board 10
perform duties similar TO those i'm
posed on the sheriff. as heretofore
outlined. If the mayor desires, he
may appoint central board to CO.
ordinate the work Of minor boards.
Duties of County Clerks.
On the fifth day after the president
has issued his proclamation, clerks of
counties and cities of over thirty thou
said must secure a supply of blanks
and copies OF the registration regula-
tions from the sheriff or from the
mayor. Absentees and the sick will
apply TO such clerks to have their
registration cards filled out In no
case shall such persons be given regis
tration certificates. They are to he In
structed by the clerk that the burden
Is on them to see to II that the cards
reach the registrars of their home
precincts by registration day
Abscntccs and the Sick.
Persons absent from their home
counties may be registered by mail. If
so absent, n man should go to the
clerk of the county where he may be
staying. on the sixth day after the
date of the presidents proclamation
If he is in city OF over thirty thou
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17

mat women and girls can render in
the present crisis.
Il am not sorry We ran over the
hour" said Doctor Evans in dismiss
sing the students. Two hours OF this
kind Of a program is more valuable
to you than anything you learn in your
classes"
Every Wednesday morning laymen
are brought to the college by Doctor
Evans and In this manner the stu
dent body Is given an opportunity TO
he entertained and educated by an
hlimitable staff OF professors
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
WAIT ON BLASTING POWDER
Will Blast New Road Thru Hill.
Instead of Going Around.


ClAREMORE, Okla, May l6.-
The regular road to the city pumping
station, five miles west of Claremore
has been closed to traffic and it is the
purpose of the board of commission
ers of Rogers county and John c.
Chalfant. superintendent of the local
municipally-ow light and water
company, to open up new one
To do this the hill just east of the
river will have to be blasted to "A nor
nal grade. This work will be done
under the personal supervision of
County Commissioner Chan Evans of
Collinsville, he being well versed in
road building. Lack of the necessary
powder at this time is retarding the
work. The road when completed. in
stead of going around the hill, will go
over 1t. 1t is much used in the sum
mer by picnickers going to and from
the river on outings.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
RED CROSS MEMBER CONTEST
Clarcmorc and NOwata VIII Race for
Biggest Enrolment.
Special to The World.

Special to he World
CLAREMORE, Okla, May 16.-
The local Red Cross society, which
has been nationalized. is growing
rapidly. over two hundred members
were enrolled the first day the mem
bership committee went out. This
number is rapidly growing larger, ana
1t Is believed the membership of the
society will reach fully one thousand
before many days. This Is the home
Red Cross society of Rogers county
A membership contest Is to be held
between the local society and the one
at Nowata. which has jurisdiction
over Nowata county. The contest
VIII be arranged by Rector John Day
of the Episcopal church of this city
and also the one at Nowata. He Is
an ardent Red Cross worker
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
EPIDEMIC OF RABIES IS
THREATENING 0KMULGEE
Ten Dogs and Two Mules Killed by
Officers Since First Signs of
Maindy Appeared.
Special to The World.

0PfVTNT ~ NV W WTTU.
OkMCLGEE, Okla, May l6.-The
epidemic OF rabies which started here
.ast week Is stll gaining ground. in
spite OF the campaign to suppress it.
Two dogs have been killed and an
ordinance is under consideration
authorizing the shooting OF suspected
animals without further inquiry. A
9-year old boy was bitten. but II is not
known whether the dog was affected
OF not Two mules and ten dogs have
been the toll Of the eXecutioner since
the trouble began.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
NelUS of the State

0KMULGEE-As a reminder Of frontier
times, Okmulgee rnjoyed the sensation Sun
day night Of being shot up" by a gang
of five ioy-riders who occssioned so much
excitement among the sleeping population
that the entire police force pursued them
in autos. running revolver fight was had
with them on the country roads, but they
made a getaway without Identification. Bill
DALEY and Others staged a similar attempt
the night before. but Bill was caught and
paid $25 for his fun.
ARDMoRE little town Of Brock
eight miles southwest OF here. was practi
cally deserted Monday on account Of so
many of its people attending court here The
point OF interest was the examining trial OF
DR.. W. A. Merritt for the shooting Of W. V.
Parker month ago. After hearing fiftv
Witnesses. the court held Merritt for the
district court without bond
OKLAHOMA CITY-A. Carver Murray
aged 23, got out license to wed Elsie
Mauk, altho he has enlisted and is awaiting
orders to proceed to Fort Sill. To show that
ne was not marrying to escape military
service ne put Off the wedding until ac-
cepted in the army. but will claim his bride
before leaving for camp.
PAWHUSkA-Because of n lack OF funds
the Usage Indian schools all over the county
have been ordered closed three weeks in
advance of the usual date. The closing OF
the local school affects the employment Of
forty people and the pupils are sent to their
parents to await the fall term.
MALLUs-E. L. Richardson Of Temple
has been appointed by the commits ,ioners as
prosecuting attorney to fiji the vacancy
caused by the resignation OF Fred Hanses
to enlist in the officers reserve. The new
man was formerly mayor of Temple.
CADDo-M Monday afternoon fifty bust
ness men Of Caddo worked a stretch of the
Jefferson highway north of the city. II is
their intention 10 build up and put In
iirst'c.ass condition the road between this
town and the Atoka county line
ENID-Being the father Of 10 children
did not keep George Washington Moon from
BEN arrested on n charge OF bigamy Mrs
Moon has petition for divorce pending in
court.
CH1CKASHA-Grady county plans TO
have the biggest fair this year ever held
here. Over $4,000 Is to be offered in pre.
miums and the fair list will be prepared n,
once. W. f. Smith is president.
GUTHR1E-Mrs W. II. Merten. nm old
resident OF Guthrie and leader in the
christian Science church in the state, died
here at the age of Go.
ARDMoRg-statstics gathered thru the
ward schools show that 400 children in
the schools are raising gardens this spring
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
INDIANS WIDOW IN STORE
The Only I'uil-Blood Cherokee
Woman Merchant on Record

NP''THT 10 WN " UTTW,
TAHLEQUAH. okla. May 1G.-
airs. Maggie johnson Of Clear Creek
is the only cull-blood Cherokee wom-
an merchant in this county, II not In
eastern oklahoma. She Is the widow
of Ben johnson. who while conduct
ing store at Tnhlcquah three years
ago, was ass1ssinated by Thomas
\Nnn. After her husbands death
Mrs Johnson removed the stock of
goods - clear Creek. north Of HUI
bert, and is now doing a satisfactory
business.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
Alpha bcticaily Speaking.

81 suppose that when you were in
England you did as the English do and
dropped your rs"
NO. moodily remarked the re-
turned traveller; II didn't | did as
the Americans do. dropped the VS.
and Xs"--San Francisco Star.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17

CH1oKASHA-Grady county plans to
have the biggest fair this year ever held
miums and the fair list will be prepared n,
once W. f. Smith is president
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17

ENID-Being the father Of 10 children
did not keep George Washington Moon from
bein arrested on charge OF bgamy Mrs
court
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17

MALLUS-E. L. Richardson OF Templ,
has been appointed by the commissioners as
prosecuting attorney to fiji the vacancy
caused by the resignation OF Fred Hanse.
to enlist in the officers reserve The new
man was formerly mayor of Temple
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17

GUTHR1E-Mrs W. II. Merten, an old
resident OF Guthrie and n leader in the
Christian Science church in the state, died
here at the age OF co.
ARDMORE-Sta Statistics gathered thru the
ward schools show that 400 children In
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17

PAWHUSKA-Because of lack OF funds
the Usage Indian schools all over the county
have been ordered closed three weeks in
advance of the usual date The closing OF
the local school affects the employment OF
forty people and the pupils are sent to their
parents to await the fall term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-25
ACTIVITIES OF
BOY SCOUTS

The committee Of scoutmasters and
assistant deputy commissioners VINO
assisted in harvesting tho corn crop on
East Potomac Park will be called to-
gether early this week. when final hg-
ures will be submitted for the award
of prizes in the contest. It IL expected
o big indoor rally will be held for the
presentation of prizes.
A number OF the Boy Scouts Of Wash.
ington acted as ushers at the foot ball
game held yesterday between the serV-
ice teams.
Special second and first class exam
nations were held Saturday. November
IT, when Anthony Wilding and James
Richardson Of Troop I passed their
second-class first aid and signaling
examinations respectively.
A drum and bugle corps has been
started by c. NJ. Woertendyke: scout,
boys who are not members of troops
and those who are members of the Or
ganizatton but are connected with In
active troops to communicate with him
IL they wish to take UP this line OF
study. The scoutmaster's address Is
405 4th street, northeast.
Liberty loan war service medals tc
the scouts who are eligible for them will
not be ready until tho middle of next
month.
Heard From the Troops.
Troop 1O-A. L. Bowman. scoutmaster.
Troop No. 10 was re-reslsLei eu NO
vember IA. Meetings are held Friday
evenings at 1880 o'clock at Ninth Street
Christian Church, 9th and D streets
northeast.
AT the last meeting the usual activi-
ties of the troop were performed. The
troop Is getting ready to take the ten
derfoot e1amination."-Ray c. Burie-
son, Scribe.
Troop 81. L. Kldwell. Scoutmastef.
The troop meeting was heiu d. the
new clubhouse, 4th street and North
Carolina avenue southeast. November
2, when two candidates were admitted
to the troop. They are Arthur Hoover
and Gordon Murray.
After the meeting several boys were
instructed in their second-class tests
Donald Iglehart, Scribe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-25
POULTRY YARD NOTES.

giving the name of the farm or grade
OF eggs and the date laid. In fact, this
custom has become 80 widespread with
producers OF twenty-four-hour eggs
that patrons OF our best hotels and res>
taurants will not accept an egg as the
genuine twenty-four-hour article uu.
less 1t is so marked
All packages or crates should be SEAL
ed so the consumer feels assured tho
product has not been tempered with IN
transit
The development Of hotel or store
trade for large quantities Of fine eggs
must depend almost entirely upon per-
sonal solicitation. However, &c one
really has the goods to offer there wiz
be little trouble experienced In finding
a ready market.
A parcel post trade can be developed
IN several ways: By personal soiicita.
ton OF by the insertion of a small ad.
vertisement in the daily papers A ma
jority of poultry raisers supplying n
parcel post trade have started in q
small way. supplying perhaps one Or
two families at first, and gradually In
creasing as opportunities were offered,
Such method is by far the best and
most likely to succeed. A really good
product will soon bring Inquiries from
others. which. to the wide-awake pre-
Queer. constitutes opportunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-25
GIFTS TO NEGRO CHILDREN.
DR.. Motion Asks Aid for Work In
Rural Districts of South.

Booker Washington's work in dis
tributing Christmas gifts to negro
children in rural districts of the south
is to be continued this year by Robert
R. Motion. DIR. Washington's success
sor as principal of Tuskegee Normal
and Industrial Institute. This annual
distribution brings the Christmas
spirit into thousands OF poverty stricken
homes which otherwise would know
nothing of the Joys OF yuletide.
DIR. Motion. In a letter to The Stan
says anything like clothing. books,
cards or toys, although they may seem
valueless. will be thankfully received
The distribution is to be carried out
through Tuskegee "offshoot" schools.
graduates and former students, through
Jeanes fund workers and teachers In
the Rosenwald schools.