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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
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Looncy T. b Cookrcll Kirby Fiu.
patrick, O i kcc, A f.. Hart, ! T.
Duncan, b II Miller. Albcr, Bisscll,
Dorset Carter, John Albert Brown
Henry Foster Hanson. Luther II Pa,
ton, X. + Jones, NJ ! Crowthcr. For
rest knpe. " " Iudcn. Max Ma
danSky ! W s llutchnvS Roytl
Sheldon ! Elmer Thomas. K " Dies
n, |. Berry and Mis-, Moriarty
Mr. and Mr., Key will entertain 'hc
Friday Evening Dinner club In, c>c.
nng
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Mr., Joseph Oituu, ISIS West Ihrr-
ty fourth street. will entertain few
intimate friend, informally tomorrow
afternoon IN honor OF Mrs William
Iaylor OF Bowling Green. Ky, the
guest OF Mr and Mrs Guy Iurncr
4 4
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward John
son, oil West Fifteenth street, enter
tanned informally at dinner last eve
nlng, having as their guests Mr and
Mrs William Brooks, Mr. and Mrs
George T. Woodward, Mr. and Mrs
Charles b Pope DR. and Mrs. I'd
mund $. Ferguson. Mrs. Edward !
Dayi, and Miss Elizabeth Arnold.
( 4
Mr. and Mr., John DcLana and their
two children will come over iron j.
Reno tomorrow morning 10 SPEND the
,, 81. .,,I ,,.,,t NJ, .,J hr. Marian
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

~ RRS. GEORGE d KEY, lll0
lMl North Shartcl avenue. eutcr-
NVU tanned with charming | O'Clock
luncheon bridge YESTERDAY pa.
trldr,c suggestions OF George Wash
lng,on's birthday being used in the
dcotra,ious. Baskets OF red carua
tons. tulips and white narclS'uN were
used as the central decoration on cacr
table with novelty red white and blue
fans as individual iayors American
flags ribbons and hatchcts wcte used
additionally as fayorS Receiving with
Mrs. keywerc Mrs Fred G. Clarke anl
Miss Norah Moriarry OF Qumcy m
The iavors of the afternoon were pre-
(cnted to Mrs Robctt'H. McNay, Mrs
Iohn Howard Payne and Mrs Wal
lace Miller The guests were Mines
Fred c. Clarke, Wallace Miller, Robcr.
II McVay. John Howard Payne K +
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

After a short business meeting the days
lesson was conducted by Mrs, Ralph
Cies. papers being read by Mrs { r
Sirkosky and Mrs W +. Dixon The
next meeting is IN two weeks with Mrs
Dixon. 4S West Eleventh street
4
The Woman Suffrage association met
last night in the west room OF the II.
brary to near an interesting address by
Mrs. Grace Craig The next meeting
is March ! in the library
Y r y
The Helen Gould auxiliary to the
United Spanish War Veterans me,
Thursday afternoon with MrS l.. N.
Jones, SO West Eighth street, The
house was decorated with a proius,on
OF pink carnations and narcissus. while
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

sweet peas formed the centerpiece for
tho luncheon table Mrs. J. / MAY
S,rlk will hc hostess to the auxiliary
a, her home COZ West Reno on March
II
4 y
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Arnet, oi Put
nam City entertained with kitchen
shower Wednesday evening in honor OF
Miss Lula Lilly whose marriage takes
place sometime next month Valentine
suggestions characterized the decota
,ions and contest, OF the evening lhir.
ty.one guests were present,
" =
Mrs. 4 4 SeidS was the onlN guest
yesterday When the Bas,an'c club was
entertained hy Mrs N : Re,nhard, al
the home oi her daughter, Mrs ] S
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
SPECIAL FOR FEBRUARY

l. T. But,rick a, Euclid Hall will
teach YOU how to dance and guarantee
YOU TO be a good dancer. Ladies Sl.00.
Gentlemen 500 Class starts Monday
aud Friday at s p, m Private lessons
daily. Phone Walnut 2T.-Ady.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

Miss Lillian Edwards. los West
Fourteenth street. and Mrs. Frank
Cow. lis West Fourteenth street. lett
Yesterday afternoon for Mexico. Mo.
for short visit with Miss Helen Cow.
whn IS attending Hardin college
Mrs John Pierce II Honey Gtoqe.
Texas, is the guest for several weeks
OF her son, Mr. Philip Pierce. and
Mrs Pierce 1000 West Eighteenth
street
Mrs. John tulhcr,Son lr., ! Ashton
place, lett TODAY for a three week,
visit IN Paris Texas.
y Y
The friends OF Mr., lanes G. Plum.
who underwent an operation last week
at the University hospital, will be glad
to know that she is recovered suifi
ciently TO be removed to her home.
4lS East Fourth street
Mrs. " A. Wai,law OF St. Louis
arrived Tuesday to spend several
weeks with her brother, Mr.. Edwin
Ruthyen, and Mrs Ruthyen, 1909 West
Ninth street.
Mr. and Mrs ! b Levy and Mis-,
Bertha Levy sOS West Seventeenth.
arc leaving SUNDAY for Hot Springs
after which they will 20 to New OF
leans where they sail Tor a Cuba for
a short stay. From Cuba they leave
Tor Panama and tour OF the guli, be.
ing absent about six weeks.
Il Y
/ Mr. and Mrs Don S Friedy Of Cush.
ing who have been the guests ,hi.
week OF Mr. and Mrs Harry {. Har-
rclSon, Victoria apartments, returned
home yesterday
Miss Lillian Edwards. los West
Fourteenth street. entertained the
! Younger Girls Bridge club Wedncs.
day, Miss katherine Lartman making
the high score The club will meet
mex, week with Miss Bess Hudson,
! 80 WeS, Ninth street
\ \
Mr. Pete kat,ung will arrive from
Little Rock, Ark. Saturday to make
short visit with his parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Edward W ka,,ung slj West,
Thirteenth street.
The Thursday Bridge Luncheon CLUB
met Yesterday with Mrs Daniel w Ilo-
gan. i2S West Fifteenth street, Mrs.
/ Roy Hoffman and Mrs Samuel W..
Gloyd were additional guests The
high scores were made by Mrs Arthur
{. Bennett, and Mrs. i. $. Sparrow
Mrs. Barron { Houscl 40 West Four
teen,h street, will entertain the club
Thursday
The ST Cecilia Choral society will
give is usual monthly musicale Tues
day afternoon a, the home Of Mrs. John
H. Wilson. Oh East Tenth street The
regular society rehearsal will take place
Tuesday morning n, Mrs. Arthur II.
Ge,s-let, l0ls West Seventeenth
street
The ". e., I club will meet Ichfu
ary ~ at the home oi Mrs w. A. fos.
ter, Ola West Thirteenth Scfeet.
ANN n
Mrs. Arthur Is Jones entertained the
Thursday One O'clock Bridge Lunch
con club yesterday a, her home. 7N
North Robinson street, with Mrs \ K
Thompson. Mrs Clare Burhridgc and
Mrs G. T. White as additional guests.
Mrs James Brnndrit made ,he club
score and Mrs. White that oi the gucst,.
The club will meet next week with Mrs.
Charles f. Gus,asen ~ West Ninth
street
&-N y
Chapter AC. + 4, O met yesterday
al the home OF Mrs. Edward p BOYD.
1909 North Mckinley avenue. ior |
o'clock luncheon Mrs, ! e Morse.
Mrs = T. Mclltov Mr., !. :. los,
and Miss innctic Morse Nerc vuct,s
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
Women's Handkerchief
Also Handkerchefs for Men

The SPICE that gFcs ze't 20 buylng when sclectirg
handkerchief, Tor men and children is variety and
the wider YOU find Il, the greater your satisfaction Of
II Is the tonic winch stimulates desire. cxctes
ton and decisions quickly few striking exam
pies Of the most wonderful handkerchief store in the
southwest
Womens Handkerchefs, for 2sc-4Purc linen ker-
chiefs with narrow hens
Mems Fine Cambria Observation-Disclosures hens and
longicow initials HE initials embroidered in all
White various colorS. And look the priccs-six
for 6qc!
Womens Fine Swiss NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. hens and
small coorcd initials the little price OF only loc each
Women's Pure Linen Handkcrchiefs Narrow hens
with embroidered corners initials in white colcrs
Extra quality linen at only ioc each, or for SOC.
Scott. Halliburton Co, First Floor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
Ribbons at l5c I'd.

Taficta and Moire Ribbons in
width, Of A. and inches Colors OF
rcd. blue. rose, pink and also black
and white, fine for halrbows at only
l5c yard.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

Made with tucked fronts, large collars ;
some are tailored, others have trimmed
collars and long sleeves all sizes
New Style Corsets at soc, zoe, soc 49, In
white and flesh medium bust. long lines
good hose supporters and ust-prooi all
sizes
Women's New Suits at $3.50 Nobby
creations in shepherd checks
Other Suits at Sio7s to s245o At the
latter price We are showing an cx,raordi-
nary suit in the new mustard plenty ct
blues a, sie7s Al beautifully lined and
we'll tailored some with full plcalcd
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

with fancy white belts collars and cuffs some
have pockets; all arc fast colorS
Pefeale Aprons for Little Tots at 35e-Dainy
stripes OF blue pink also dainty checks all have
belts sizes TO years.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

Coil, l0li West Twenty fifth street
Mrs Coil made the club score Mr.,
J. " Kelley will be hostess 20 the club
next week
A
Mrs. &. { Holt entertained the mem
berS of the Jefferson Park Auction club
yesterday \, her home. l0l7 Nurlh S,ile,
avenue Mrs. a " Cutler Mrs. +
tCcrt,nusd oo Page Tsnl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
Miss Gretchen Clay Wearing Her New
Costume

Costume.
Miss Gretchen Clay. whose name Is
said 10 he engraved on the social reg
ister OF Philadelphia, j., happy because
she has some new wearing apparel
which is different" In the picture she
Is shown taking her morning walk al,
Palm Beach, clad in sweater and muf-
iler OF wool cleyerly woven int, strange
designs White collar and cuffs and a
black belt add the conventional touch
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
Get a Full Supply
at the Low
Prices

smooth soft powder without grit or impuritie,
The price is special at lie.
3Sc For SOC Sire Pslmolive Cream-You know
Palmoyc quality and YOU know the value Of
this fine vanishing cream
l7c For 25c size Euthymol Tooth Paste
&C For 25c Tooth Brushes--lhcy have trans
pdrru, handle, and hand drawn briIlc,
Tooth Brushes at l5c cach-Whltc handle,
and superior quality brl,tc,; viii give excel.
lent service
Kewpie Tooth Brushes at l5c-pure bnstc,.
securely drawn For the children
lmogene Face Powder at 3Sc. value SOC - In
flesh white and brunette
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
Saturday Sale of Toilet Goods

The Scott Halliburton Company
store sets itself a high standard in the
preparations it handles-and has won
business that justifies this and other
special sales in the drug and toilet
goods section on the first floor. Buy
ing IN large quantities tells the story
Safety first" in everything that passes
out over the counters.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

promise for the morrow Nhatc,t Fl
tcrday has been forgotten tor wc
past We Try 10 make each day an
pc-ta.ionS and anticipate yoW kccr
sunset, here riRh, through the year
moncy-saving events. Come
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

skirts bcl,' and pockets, trimmed wifi
buttons.
Women's Jersey Sports Suits at sl975--
In green OF blue with beautiful belts,
pockets and large white collars
Womens and Misses New Tsffeta
Dresses at sil75-Long lines. full skirts
with belts others with pretty waists and
plcatcd skirts, gcorgct,c crepe sleeves. All
hNc appropriate touches OF embroidery:
blues. blacks, gray, gold
Women's and Misses New Spring Serge
Dresses at 50 and sl25o-long lines with
belts, pockets and white collars
,hildrcn's Black Sateen Bloomefs at 39c and
Sizes 10 - years all we'll made
Vomens and Misses Black Satecn Bloomers at
Very NH and GOOD rralr saicrn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

Children's Gingham Dresses at soc-ldeal for
school in blue, pink, plaids, etc with pretty col
lars and cuffs; sEcS to ia years.
Splendid Line OF School Dresses at Si.2S - OF
French gingham in brown blue and pink plaids
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
Overcoats and Mackinaws for Older
Boys-at Half

inclusive sale of boys suits and Saturday
Department, Second Floor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16
We Thought You'd Like to Know About the New Spring
" Coats and Other New Apparel in the Basement Store
m hh h = hd al h

Spring Coats are shorter than last year
both in length and price, provided YOU get
one OF these fresh arrivals III the popular
priced carmen, section in the Basement
They arc for women and misses; these
new sports coats of jersey with their
fancy belts, large collars and pockets, IN
all the new shades OF gold, Shadow
Lawn green, mustard and Sharon rose
Priced at only Sli7S.
Other Goats at siA.7S and s7ASo -- IN
exceptional purchase oi nifty coats for
women and misses, in gold and m,nuet
Women's New organdie Blouses at 81
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

nc NAV have achieved today or yes
mot live on accomplishments oi the
bicct lesson in fulflmcnt OF your cN-
desires There arc glorious crimson
Saturday, therefore, will be a day Of
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-16

Chapter AC. i /. q met yesterday
Al the home OF Mrs Edward p Boyd.
1900 North Mckinley avenue. icr |
o'clock luncheon Mrs, ! & Morse.
Mrs y 4. Mctltov Mr., !. :. los,
and Miss innct,c Morse Nerc vucts
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-03
Carried Two 5.Inch Guns.

NEW YORK, April 3.-The American
steamship Aztec, owned by the Orien-
tai Steamship company, the first armed
ship to sail from an American port,
was sunk yesterday by a German sub
marine, according to advices received
here last night by the company from
the United States consul at Brest,
France.
The cable message gave no informa-
ton as to the fate Of the crew. There
were thirty-nine men aboard the yes
sci, sixteen of them Americans.
The Aztec sailed from New York.
March 18th, for Havre. She was COM
manded by Capt. Walter O'Brien. Six
teen members of the crew were ma
tive born Americans.
The Oriental Navigation Company,
owners of the Aztec, also owns the
Orleans, one of the first American ves-
sells to run successfully Germany's
submarine blockade The Aztec car
ried a full cargo of foodstuffs and
general supplies valued at more than
$500000.
The Aztec was armed with two five
inch guns, one forward and one aft.
The crew of naval gunners on board
vas in command of a warrant officer.
The Aztec, formerly owned by the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, was
a ship of 1927 tons gross and 2,345
tons net She was built at New Castle.
England in 1894, was $50 feet long,
and had beam of 43 feet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-03
SENATE LIKELY TO PASSION THE
STATE OF WAR BEFORE QUITTING
THEIR SESSIONS FOR The DAY
RED CROSS CHAPTER
WILL Be ORGANIZED

Tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
the Americus Chapter of the American
Red Cross will be formally organized
at a meeting to be held in the Carne-
gle Library auditorium.
The temporary organization which
was perfected few weeks ago has
resulted in the granting OF charter
by a national society for the organiza-
ton of a chapter in this county, and
the meeting tomorrow will be for the
purpose of placing the chapter on
firm footing
Already large number of members
has been secured by the membership
committee, and the success thus far
registered by the promoters of the
movement augurs well for the future
of the new organization.
Every resident of Americus and
Sumter county interested in the work
of the Red Cross society, particularly
in the national crisis now upon the
nation, is invited to attend the meeting
tomorrow afternoon and enroll as
member of the Americus chapter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-03
WAR IS REAYLL
ON AND COUNTRY
SETS FOR WORK

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 8
The United States is really at war with
the German Empire today, awaiting
only formal recognition of state of
war by congress.
Every agency is moving at top speed
to guard the national against attack
by the government which President
Wilson's address to congress Monday
characterizes as a natural foe to lib
erty."
The cabinet held its first war ses-
sion this afternoon, assembling to
discuss the extension of credit to the
nations already at war with Germany;
to raise money for taxation for the
United States use, in purchasing war
equipment, the raising of the navy to
"A point of full efficiency, especially
as regards the task of coping with
submarines, and the raising of great
army. The unanimous opinion of the
cabinet was that this army should be
raised upon the principle of universal
liability to service, the first increment
to be 100000 men, which would be in
creased as rapidly as needed, or as
facilities for handling a larger num-
Der of recruits are secured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-03
RECPUITING OFFICER FOR
ARMY LOCATED Id iNERIGUS

J. E. Stewart of the United States
army recruiting service, has been sta
toned in Americas for the month of
April to secure enlistments. He will
be located at room No, SS, at the Sum
ter Hotel. and may be found there 0y-
cry day during this month.
Prospective applicants for enlist
ment in the army will be able to Sc
cure all desired information and to
stand their preliminary examination
loIe
The international crisis now upon
this country and the necessity for in
creased military forces is the cause OF
the present recruiting activity in Geor-
aia. as well as the entire country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-03
CLEAN Up WEEKW|LL DECORATE AMERICAN ARMFO
CAMPAIGN To BEC|Ty IN HONORSH|P IS sunk BY
HO1[N PRESSEOOF BIC MEET|NGGERMAN U-BOAT

The campaign for the observance of
Clean Up Week" in Americus is be-
ing carried on without abatement not
only by the city health authorities, but
by the ladies of the city, particularly
the members of the Woman's club,
which organization has been energetic
ally working for some time past to
bring about an improvement in the
sanitary conditions prevailing in GER
tain sections of the community.
The issuance of a proclamation by
Mayor l.. G. Council. calling upon the
citizens of Americus to observe "Clean
Up Week." beginning on Thursday,
April 5th, has given great impetus to
the movement, and concerted effort
is to be made throughout the city to
accomplish a thorough renovation of
premises.
The regular spring house cleaning is
to be extended not only to the interior
of private homes, but to property gen
orally in all sections of the city.
The city street department is to be
augmented during "Clean Up Week" in
order that the extra amount of trash
and rubbish collected during this pc
Rod may be promptly and efficiently
landed
Householders are requested by
Mayor Council to remove all trash and
refuse matter from the premises and
to eliminate the causes of conditions
which might prove dangerous to the
public health.
The city health authorities are anX-
ious to bring about such an improve
ment in sanitary conditions in certain
portions of the city as to prevent the
possibility of epidemics of disease,
which often work terrific havoc in a
community. The "Clean Up Week"
campaign has this idea as its object
and the citizens of Americus are urged
to cooperate in every possible way to
make this city more healthful and at
the same time more attractive as a
Place of residence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-03
WOULD COMPEL
MEN 70 To %
TO JOIN ARMY

WASHINGTON, d. c., March g.
Chairman Chamberlain of the military
affairs committee, launched the Wilson
administrations universal compulsory
military training measure in the SEN
ate early this afternoon. Indications
are that it will be speedily passed,
though immaterial amendments and
alterations of its provisions may be
made.
An amendment to the original draft
introduced by Senator Chamberlain
today provides for the training of an
army of 100000 young men 20 years
o. age, and in the presidents discre-
ton the enlistment of many thousands
more up to the age of twenty-three.
The amendment, together with the
original draft was referred to a COM
mittee. which is expected to report it
fayorably, probably tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-03
POWERS
READY To TALK
FOR WAR

BERLIN, April 3.-The proposal of
Count Won Czerin, the Austrian foreign
minister, that a peace conference be
held by European belligerents, without
requiring a cessation of hostilities,
apparently represents accurately the
present attitude of all the Central
powers governments. A conference of
representatives of all four countries
in the alliance to be held at Berlin in
the very near future, is expected to
formally approve the proposal and the
Lokal Anzeiger usually well informed
concerning such matters, says the con-
ference will also stress the assertion
that the Central Powers are prepared
and ready to continue the war if the
proposal is again rejected by the En-
tente nations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-03
MISS BECKLEY TO WRITE
IA SERIES OF NEWS ARTICLES

SAVANNAH, Ca, April 3.-Miss Zoe
5eckley, a special writer for the New
York Evening Mail, has been in Sayan-
nah during the week discovering
things about the city and its people
that even Oglethorpe. the founder of
the colony, never dreamed of. Her
stories win come out soon in the Nor
thern papers and Savannahians are
looking forward with interest to the
articles from the pen of the first wo-
man to Julian Street.-The Savannah and
Savannahians.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-03
NEW FRATERNAL ORDER
ORGANIZED LAST NIGHT

A local lodge Of the Junior Order of
United American Mechanics was or
ganized last night at a meeting held
in the Cohen hall, about 25 applioa-
tiOns for membership being received
and a request formally made to the
national headquarters of the order for
a charter for the Americas lodge.
The following officers were elected
to serve temporarily until the charter
is received: Junior Past Consul, G. |.
Williams; Head Consul. H. E, Nichols;
Vice Consul, G. w. Boone; Recording
Secretary, T. f. Castleberry; Finan-
ciaI Secretary, H. F. Conner; Chap
lain, Z. ". Horne; Treasurer, r c.
Speer; Conductor, Harmon Shumake;
Warden. ii. L. Moon, Inside Sentinel
J. B. Freeman; Outside Sentinel, H. l.
White: Trustees, G. l. Williams. A. NJ
Guerry, E. W. Horne.
State Secretary J. E. Lovelace was
present at the meeting last night and
assisted in the organization of the lo-
cal lodge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-03
What Wilson Wants:--

aco
ments already with Germany
mobilization all
country.
submarine warfare.
army the principle of universal
of
they training
the government
possible
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-03
CIRCUS EMPLOYE
SERIOUSLY BURNED

Fred Reopelle, an employe of the
John Robinson Shows, was seriously
if not fatally burned late yesterday af-
teInoon by the explosion of a small
gas tank attached to an artificial light
ing apparatus used at the winter quar-
ters of the circus at the fair grounds
near the Third District A. & M. col
lege.
The young man, who is about 20
years of age, was badly burned about
the face and head, neck, arms and
chest, but the flames were extinguish-
ed by a fellow employe before his
entire body had been scared.
He was removed to the Americus
and Sumter County Hospital where he
is reported as resting as comfortably
as could be expected and if no COM
pIications arise, his recovery is looked
for. although his condition is cOnsit-
eeed more or less precarious.
The winter quarters of the circus
are lighted partly by large automatic
ally operated gas lights, the gas being
generated in small tank attached to
each light. Reopelle is understood to
have tampered with the automatic ap
pliances on the tank, the explosion fol-
lowing.