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Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29
COAL MINERS MEET
OWNERS REJECT DEMAND FOR
WAGE INCREASE.
Adjust Scale and Conditions in
Central Competitive Field.

A conference is being held in Wash
ington this week between coal mine
operators and representatives of the
United Mine Workers to fix scale
for what is known as the central COM
petitive district. This comprises coal
fields in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and
western Pennsylvania.
The union representatives present
ed the following schedule of demands:
Increase of Is cents ton on pick
and machine mined coal at all basing
points in the United States; q,
The percentage of increase granted
on machine and pick coal to be applied
to all differentials existing between
thin and thick vein mines;
Advances of S1.90 day for all men
employed in and around mines, and,
Twenty per cent raises on all dead
work and yarding.
These demands were rejected by the
operators at meeting held by them
Wednesday night, claiming the prices
fixed by the government for coal at
the mine would not permit of any wage
increase.
Leaders of the miners let it be
known that they will not become a
party to a joint demand to Fuel Ad-
ministrator Garfield for an increase
IN the prices 70 meet Tie Hlehei "eSSS
on which they are insisting.
They propose to insist on the in
crease regardless of the cost of pro-
duction, and the government prices at
the mines and let the operators and
Mr.. Garfield wrestle with the problems
thus presented.
Rejection of the wage demands by
the operators does not necessarily
mean that no settlement will be
reached. Conferences are to be con-
tinued thruout the week.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29
WIFE DIDN'T COUNT.

He was particularly polite to women
and usually made good impression
on them. A young woman who was
visiting at the family hotel in which
he resided grew enthusiastic about his
manners.
"Oh. he's such perfect gentleman
she exclaimed. ale always remem-
bers the little things which mean so
much"
"Yes," agreed her hostess. For
instance, he and his wife were coming
down from the roof in the elevator
last evening. / boarded the elevator
at the fourth floor, and the instant !
entered he removed his hat and held
it in his hand all the rest of the way
down."-Life.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29
OPPOSING STATE INSURANCE.

Representatives of private insur-
ance companies in Massachusetts op-
posed state health insurance for wage
earners, at hearing before the spe-
cial legislative commission on social
insurance. These business men af-
feeted a deep interest in the peoples
welfare. One speaker declared that
social insurance has a tendency to re
move the spirit of thrift and independ-
ence of the young men. Another op-
ponent insisted that social insurance
is a tax on the people largely for the
benefit of the improvident.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29
OVERLOOKED HIS PERIODS.

A Philadelphia divine was enter
tanning a couple of clergymen from
New York at dinner. The guests
spoke in praise of a sermon their host
had delivered the Sunday before.
The hosts son was at the table and
one of the New York clergymen said
to him:
My lad, what did you think of your
fathers sermon?"
Il guess it was pretty good" said
the boy. but there were three mighty
fine places where he could have
stopped. Chicago Herald.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29
AN INDUSTRIAL BEGINNING.

As the result Of lectures admins
tered to him by both his father and
the young woman of his choice, a GER
tain young man decided to turn over
a new leaf and show some interest in
business.
Well, Molly" said he to the girl
one evening, Il am really going into
business in earnest. Made a begin
ming already today"
"Good," exclaimed Molly. And
what was the nature of your start ~
Il ordered my tailor to make me
business uit."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29
ARREST ss STRIK EBREAK ERS.

officers of the San Francisco Street
Car Mems Union have made public the
police records of strikebreakers ar
rested since the strike of United Rail
roads employees started last month.
The list includes ninety-eight strike
breakers, charged with attempting to
commit murder, shooting into crowds,
assault with deadly weapons, etc. etc.
To disprove charges that the strikers
are armed these unionists permitted
themselves to be searched at meet
ing in the Labor Temple. Not a gun
was found among the 1000 present.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29
NOT MEAN ENOUGH.

The father of certain charming
girl is well known in this town MS "a
very tight old gentleman" When dad
recently received n young man, who
for some time had been paying atten-
ton" to the daughter, it was the old
gentleman who made the first obser
vation:
Huh! So you want to marry my
daughter, eh? ?"
"Yes, sir; very much. indeed"
port her in the style to which she has
been accustomed ?"
"I can, sir" said the young man,
"but l am not mean enough to do it."
The Lamb.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29
MAILERS.

Mailers employed on the Oklaho-
man of Oklahoma City, successfully
staged one of the shortest strikes on
record last week They had been
working for s12 per week before or
ganization. Shortly after their char
ter arrived they made demand for
SIS per week. This was denied by the
publishers. Third Vice President
Charles N. Smith of the l. T. u. was
sent for. Thursday last the militant
Mailers struck to enforce their de-
mands. Friday the wage increase was
granted.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29
pRESSMEN

In an effort to secure overtime pay
for printing pressmen employed in the
United States bureau of engraving
and printing who have been called
upon to work extra hours. the Central
Labor Union Of Washington has
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29

What. by the way. is to be done for
the army Of unemployed German spies
in this country?
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29
AN IRISH SOLUTION.

Professor-Pat, tell me, now, what
is your solution to the world prob
lem?
Pat-Well. sor. think we should
have world democracy-with an 1r-
ishman for king!-Life.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29

Speaking Of clothes, there will be n
great and popular demand for gas
mantles hereafter.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-29

A combination banjo and ukulele is
called "banjuke," which seems pun
| ishment to fit the crime.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
TOWN ONE YEAR OLD
IS BECOMING A CITY
Dilworth's Development Is
Permanent.

/, DILWORTH, Okla, Sept. O.-(Spe-
cial)-A year ago, near the border
line Of what 10 often called "the Black
we'll field" waseA vacant pasture. ait
uated on the sunny slope Of 4 hill, u
one side of what was then the begin
ming Of the oil development The pas-
ture was highly valued by its owner
because Of its possible oil resources,
but aside from those resources. OF no
more interest than q thousand other
like locations in Kay county, which Is
noted for its fertile land. A sudden
success in oil locations, beginnings
mail and unimportant at first, bu,
forerunners Of the most productive field
Of today, acted as a general call---And
behold what transformation. The
first grouping Of shacks and mere shell
ters near the oil wells. Of nine months
ago, has grown to such an extent that
the result is not small hamlet, but
rather a town with ambitions and pros
poets unlimited
While the oil fields have expanded
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
Arkaasss Banks Prosperous.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Sept 22.-
Especial. )-The total deposits of the
state banks Of Arkansas have increased
in one yeat from $49,680,3o6 on June
% 1871, to 81. .4a, ,322.77 on June 20. 1917
and the total resources OF the 388 re.
porting banks have increased in the
same period from $70, ,98o, 1885 Is $o4,-
co., S,MH These institutions were never
in more prosperous condition. accord
ing to the last official statement Of the
state bank commissioner, juN COM
pleted up to the close Of business June
20, 1917.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26

10 surpass OIL dsvelopment Of iike ~
IN III stats Of oklahcma, . period
that has enabled the farmers Of q few
months go from their gain in oil "a
leave the farms and exchange the worh
sa4 worry Of their former life for eass
and com{ost In the nearby cities, the
town has kept pace and is In a fair
way 10 overtake and even surpass the
older places about il. The crude con-
6it'ons Of the first boom are fast tax
ing on pesunnsncy.
The enormous gas resources permit
any and Oh Kinda Of industry at al
most gratis power rates. Coupled with
these conditions 10 the advantage oi
locatioa In The best Of Oklahoma's fer
tile farming territory.
ooee xsaAs, Good Schools.
Roads being built equal the best in
the state. Schools are cared for by the
raising Of funds to build an up to date
building. Teachers for the graded
work have been employed and will be
supervised with care. There 10 an at
temps from small beginnings to build
chufeA A large refinery has been
secured 70 locate In the town.
All this gain and growth has been
made under the administration Of q
commercial clsb. which has been the
only form OF civic government. and its
work hss been carried on by a small
erosp Of pVblic spirited citizens, at
The skpense Of much time and money.
The taeorporation and organization Of
the tcwn. now we'll under way, will
make ID future. with even greater sue
cess, assured. II will, in fact. give the
town name, q place on the map, and
aid n establishing its reputation for
energy and progress.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
MARIETTA b0ls1s
OF SCHOOL system.
Is County Seat Of One Of
the Most Fertile Coun-
ties, Love.
ASPHALT IS PLENTIFUL
Corn, Cotton, Oats, Wheat
Alfalfa and Livestock
Thrive.

MARIETTA, Okla.,--Sept. T.
Marietta, the County seat OF Love
County; is city Of about 5000 popula-
tion. II is situated on the Santa Fs
Railroad l0 miles South OF Oklahoma
City near the Texas line. Tho ter
ritory djacent to Marietta is principal.
ly adapted to agriculture and stock
raising.
The soil of Love County is very
fertile. Red River, on the South, .vinds
in and out with a river front OF more
than 40 miles This contains some Of
the most fertile lands N the stats. Il
is adapted to the gSowing Of corn, cot.
ton, oats, wheat and alfalfa. Cottea
seems TO be the staple product. The
crop Is very fine this year, many
farms yielding a bale Of cotton to tho
acre. Owing to the dry weather and
hot winds in July the corn crop ii
short. very short l.i4.ge >"
The up-lands are adapted to cuetoa,
grain. grazing, and meadows. While
indications are good for oil and ga
and many test wells have beea
sunk, the only mineral OF importance
found Is asphalt II exists 10 aimost
unlimited quantity In the hills east 81
town, but is comparatively undeveiop-
ed
Free Of Malaria. fs
Marietta has many things Of which
she has a just right to feel proud, Il
Is beautifully located on high psSirie,
Continues on Psse 8, colusa -
(ThIs 8setion.)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26

SreS6 pool, over three thousand derricks
can be seen from Broadway and Penn
sylvsnia avenue. Over $500 fine draft
horses pass through the city daily haul
Ing piping, engines and other drilling
supplies. More than 5000 people yet
their mail at the po)toifice, and the
nentkly payroll pf t6is field d sssi-
mated II 100000.
Many Poor Asa Grow RisA
Many . poor man has grown wsalthy
from this field, amoos them B. B. Jones
and n. Jonss, Frank Wheeler, c. B.
Shaiief, J. w. and Harley Fuiierson,
Aaron Drumright, Tom Slick, apd hum
dfeds Of farmers who were BARELY ex-
isting on their farms before the pool
ves found.
,Whsn the Santa Fe railroad was ex.
tsade6 from Cushing into Drumrisht
aad from Innings into this city, tn,
town took On new life and grew b,
Isaps end boundA This was IN 1914
and h ~ three succseding yeafs hsl
added 10000 people to its population
All he BIC Oft supply houses havs
hssnehes located here end casinghead
susoline plants dot the prsiries.
Hrs Nals Town Ovsr. %
Drumright = one Of the lev towns ID
The country where . disastrous fire
Wa looked upon o. . good thing. When
hah the business section wss wiped oui
hv flannna Novemher n 1o16 h de.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
Nap Of All Military Stations.>

The Union Pacific system has issued
. military map Of the United States,
showing the locations and names OF ali
Of The camps where troops are as
sembled, including regulars members OF
the national guard and the reserves.
besides asro tfaining stations, naval and
marine stations, etc Accompanying
the map 70 . list Of all the stations and
their addresseA The map 10 printed in
four eoiors. Copies may be obtained
from the passenger department Of the
railroad company.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
'hs 6uiiding was later sold and moved

the building was later sold and moved
away.
Most Of the tragic history Of Drum
right centers around the Hump and
people speak Of II % Coffeyville, Kan,
does ef the Dalton raid, and Missouri
Of the James boys.
Fires Arc Common There.
Half million dollar fires would cause
great excitement In most any section Of
the United States, but they are so con-
mon In the Drumright field that they
hardly attract passing notice. After each
thunderstorm tanks Of oil ranging from
] 900 10 5000 barrels struck and gnit-
ed BY lightning can be seen burning in
vssious parts Of the field. Each fire
repNsents . loss Of from $4,000 to
$HsM0. depending on the size Of the
taak.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26

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

built OF reinforced conerets and brick
and will be one OF the finest In Creek
county, When completed II viii cost
$4,000
. ~ Mary New BuildinSA
A new city hail ID now beiag con-
structed at 4 cost OF $4,000 Il will
house all the city offices. IL sfire d.
psrtment, and the third floor Will b
used for the recently created superior
court, 4 sheriffs office. court clerk and
county attorneys oifica
Among the recently eompjsted busi-
ness buiidings 10 . dlses- story brick put
up By Buck Thsrel ths First National
bank building. Harley Fuiksfson build
ing, and ~ Strand hotel Nine new
bsildings are now under course of co.,
Struetioe. :
The first daily pswspaper 10 b sstab.
lished In Drumright 10 the Daily Der
rick
IN sHumy' cissasA out
After Q fight lasting three years th,
PVpie " OvVmS SBuS NV USSu SUbS 70
abolish Ire Hump" known throughout,
the state - fhe toughest joint and dance
hall In Oklahoma. In "Hump" was u :
tablished N 1918 By the "Big Six" ol
which Bin Creekmore was the head. Al
the city expanded the place vas moved
20 ~ to remain Just outsids the city
limits. Il consisted Of . frame buildias
800 feet long and 50 fest wide, where
whisky. Wine and beer were served over
. bar. with dancing girls performing all
night long. A steel eupola wss bull.
over the door where arned guards
watched to keep officers from entering
and holdup men from robbmg the dos-
ems Of gambling devices im operation
day and night. At least fifteen men lost
their lives In the Hump"
When Sheriff John S. Woofter took
office January l, he anpouaced the first
place 10 be cleaned out would be the
Hump" The men who operated !,
closed up aud LETT during the night, and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-06

belief that tho government should con-
troll telephone and telegraph lines. with
supervision entrusted to the Postofnoe
Department
.:he Postmaster General again strong
~ urges u change In tho system OF erect
I'M: public buildings. He stated his be-
lief that the government Is not Justified
In erecting building for postorhoe
airne unless tho rentsl amounts to
81 .QpH. and then only whom the gross
pustal receipts are $4,000 or the popula-
ton as much as 5000.
The Postmaster General says tho now
space system OF compromising railways
for transporting malls has been success
ful Tho report says:
The operation OF the space basis Sc re-
sultius IN the direct saving OF million or
dollars 70 the government by reducing
,ho car-mtlc service required OF tho
railroads. and has released to the roads
A larg. amount Of car equipment and
car space % trains. The number OF
full 6u-tuut storage cars alone. which.
through concentration and better load
tx o. tie mails. has been released 20
the railroads Tor meeting tho present
freight baggage and express congestion.
would equip daily three trains OF ten
ears Zach operating between Boston and
Chicago.
Mr Iiur!eSon's report also nakss this
recommendation for further extending
;hc civil service:
TO further eliminate partisan poll
les from the postal service to recog-
ntze merit and efficiency. and IN tho In
l":c$t of the public service. II Is again
recommended thIt the necessary legis-
!atioIl 10 enacted to include In the clas-
<lii.d civil service the position OF post
master at presidential offices: and to
extend and perfect the efficiency Hys-
ton obtaining III the Postoffce Depart
ment proper Ut Washington. d. c. Il 10
also recommended that the position OF
Assistant Postmaster General and TINT
rf purchasing agent OK the Fostoffoe
department he Included IN the classlnsd
civil service
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-06
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
SALE OUTLOOK BRIGHT.
", B, IRVINE DECLARES
OTTO COUNTY CHAIRMAN KETu4Ns
PROM CHARLESTON MEET
ING.
Enthusiastic Over Movements - Salo
VIII Probably Continue During
Period Of War.

Hon. ". r. Irvine. Ohio county chair
mum for the government war savings
stamps. d. " Peterson Of Welrton,
Hancuck county chairman and Captain
". .. Alexander. chairman for Marshall
county. returned home last night from
Charleston where they were attending
;|.. state Meeting of tho county chair
met N the campaign which Is being IN
tIKurat"d this weoh.
Fcrty-seven counties were represent
cd At the meeting and the chatrtnen OF
four other counties started for ChnrIes-
ton hut could not get there In time Tor
ii. meeting on account or being unable
- make their train connections, SO that
IN effect fitty-une counties are repre-
$cnted In the movement.
Mr.. irvine was IN very enthusiastic
Crane Of mind last light over tho suo-
cess that he IS confident will attend the
movement and no said that with the
representation from West Virginia that
attended the meeting the campaign Is
fairly launched and that there IS no
question ~ It's proving to be popular.
Rober; L. Archer nf Huntington. state
chairman. made a most eloquent and
:crc"sul address at the meeting In Char
l.stur. and outlined The methods that
vii! he put IN force. declaring with con-
It'd Tee that he was certain thht the
state nf West Virginia would Re able to
easily takr "are % It's fun @pportion-
nlcnt.
In Il short time. Mr.. Irvine said. the
stamps will b" on sal" IN all public
,,lar.S .vhcre tho demand for them
could b. properly hnnG!nd. y Garrpaigu
IS To l.. launched through 'hc news
t.,r"rs, III. schools and ci"ic bodies for
th., salc oc III. stamps. The campa!gn
viii H.. an iHteH.tv" one and n" sale
viii ,n, last nr.i. for short time. l.
: .xp,,:sd that II Will b" continued by
Me n:.r,,'rsnt during the period oc Tia"
var 20 .uc"urag" thrift among ia" poo
H.. anil :. ~; them interested in tho
investment OF their savings III govern
.a",.t securities.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-06

and disposed ny the Germans. and in
consequence suffered most inhurran
Iun!shmrnt :nr tri'.tal things. ! have
s"cn them strapped t" past ND which
ran harbed wire.
Their hands wrr" :icd To the part
above their heads. ard their feet wera
placed on n brlck. When The unhappy
fellows were secured, tho brick was
kicked away. and n" Russians were !cf,
hanging hy tho wrists fur Il period O.;
not less than four hours. Naturally. the
victims tried ~ wriggle into q more
comfortable position. but every time
they moved tho barbcd wiz" cut Into
their flesh They used 10 do this with
III. British. fastening both their hands
and LEGS.
Bnyonets and Bullets for Prisoners.
one Of thu most dastarSly acts ever
saw committed was when Private Hall.
Of the Loyal North Lanccs. WIS set upon
ny numbe" "t German guards. who had
bern celebrating Christmas day by
drinking bout y German nndcr-othcer
mnlrStad him in his drunken stupor. and
Hall losing his temper, let drive at thr
German. This was a signal to tho other
guards.
The Lancanshirc lad was mad with
rage. ari he attacked two OF tho nearest
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-06
Liue to be 100
Millions Die Of Kidney Dis
ease-Thousands Have
It Now and Never
Suspect It,

The only safe plan II 10 kr@i the
kidneys healthy and active. Thomp-
sons Ktdney Tablets. ;ac now kidney
regulator. free the k;;,ners from
poisonous matter. tone them up and
oct as tonic to the whole systeru.
Backache, spots floating before the
eyes, dizziness. high cc!orcd or scantr
urine. all mean sick kidneys. Dent
delay. Ii IS fatal. Thonpson's Kidney
Tablets wilt act immet!ctel: and put
your kidneys IL splendid shape. We
are so sure ~ this that We Will return
your money II after taking one box
you are no- gre2tGy benefited.
Get a box Of Thompson's kidney
Tablets az once from John Coleman &
Co. or Hog" Davis Drug Co.. who
guarantees them. so cents a box. II
you are bilious and constiparcd. take
one Of Thompson's D. aud N. pills on
going to bed 20 cents per box.
Sold BY John Coleman Co. and
Roge Davis Drug Co.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-06
IRISH SOLDIER WRITES
(Cont1nued from Flrst Page.)

were almost devoUrcd and covered WITH
verniin. That was how We lived and
fought disease on poor food for min" irr-
riblo months.
Men Shot While walking.
Their" Is vary lLtt!n dnuDI TIM H."
GeInnnS were afraid Of I'll" G.sca~"
spreading. and they used T." most cal
luus methods 10 stop IL" spreading Of
the disease. Their trrni!n"ni WAS a
gradual sl7uEht"r.nE OF II" patients. T."
no the German iden then was t" get
rid OF every man In IN" fever Cnm.r
either by allowing them to di" "T hy
shooting them.
without tl,Inls;ue nf such lastar'lly
plots we used 70 walk nhuu: the
Erruuc,s OF TIC camp. when suddenly We
would hunf riff" shot" ana th"u W.
you'd sc" i!~n IN our camp fall 10 thc
ground, either woUIJ"i a. killed out
right. This was repeated several times.
nrd know for a Cnct ih'I nearly thirty
men. chjsfI" ,:usi"'a;rN. w"r" killed.
Eventually We 81 :" ki"w Of how the