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Evening star., 1917-09-27
|R0NWORKERS' STRIKE
ON PACIFIC IS SETTLED
Work on Governments Shipping Pro-
gram Had Been Deferred
Ten Days.

SAN FRANCISCO. September 2T-Ths
strike Of $4,000 ironworkers and other
mechanics in the San Francisco bay
region has been settled. according to
an official statement issued by the
council. The strike has tied up work
for ten days on one eighth of the gov
ernment's shipbuilding contracts.
Seventeen trades were represented
at the meeting of the Iron Trades
Council which settled the strike. Thfr-
teen of these trades voted to return to
work and four opposed such a move.
Evening star., 1917-09-27
resulted in the loss Of only ten ma

fe6UIted IN th0 IoBS OF only seu Wa
chimes.
Such tactics merit emphatic remarks
for they are likely to become historic
as the value Of having a large force
Of aeroplanes pouring q well directed
rain Of lead from machine guns into
demonstrated. It will surely result In
the intensifcation OF tho production OF
one-place machines and the training OF
skillful young men with an abundance
future attacks on difficult ground.
Aeroplsnes for this purpose must be
tho swiftest obtainab1e for in all their
movements speed Is essential. They
must be able to drop like q stone from
high in the heavens down close to the
earth. race along like lightning and
dart upward like q skyrocket before
the enemy artillery Is able to spot
them. This the heavier and better
armed cunning machines could never
do.
Evening star., 1917-09-27

dead man: that It dated back ten years
to the time he applied. and If the widow
and two babies would apply they would
receive $500. which they did.
TT occurred to me that perhaps l
could reach the same result for Tremb-
ley and get him what he ought to have
had. I wrote directly to the President.
asking that he give William B. Tremb-
ley a commission in the National Army.
said that the gold medal Congress
gave Trembley was as good recon-
mendation as soldier could receive;
and evidently the President thinks so,
too"
Evening star., 1917-09-27
BRIGHTWOOD PARK FOR
TWO-PLATOON SYSTEM
Citizens Association Also Discusses
Sectional Needs-Will Start Mem
bership Campaign.

The two-platoon system for the Dis
trict fire department was indorsed at a
meeting Of the Brightwood Park Citi-
zens' Association. held last night at s
o'clock in the Brightwood Park public
school, corner 9th and 1ngraham streets
northwest. William NICK. Clayton pre-
sided. The details of the system were
outlined and Secretary William D. Will
son was instructed to inform the Dis
trict Commissioners Of the action of the
association
Steps will be taken to reduce the al
legged excessive speed of the cars on
the Brightwood division of the Wash
ington Railway and Eelectric Company
The speed, it was stated, is particularly
noticeable on the steep grade from
Hamilton street to Brightwood. While
the speed of the cars, it was claimed
had been reduced to some extent since
i recent collision at Hamilton street
on Georgia avenue, some of the motor
men continued to maintain high speed
both day and night on this grade.
President Clayton reported that, pur-
suant to instructions from the associa-
tion, he had taken up the matter Of In
structing the school children on the his
tory of the District OF Columbia and
that Supt. Thurston had the matter un-
der advisement. a
Evening star., 1917-09-27
White Died in. 1908.

white came home and applied for a
pension, and died in 1908, just after the
pension was refused because there was
nothing the matter with him. His
widow had been told by her husband
that I would help him. SO she came to
me. / wrote direct TO President Roose-
welt. saying l thought White ought to
have a pension. even If there had been
nothing the matter with him. In a few
days the pension commissioner wrote
me that a pension had been granted the
Evening star., 1917-09-27
Side With Majority.

According to their constitutions those
opposing settlement of the strike will
be obliged to side with the majority
in the council and return to work.
Later it was said the vote to resume
work was made unanimous. The coun-
Gil is made up of delegates from twen-
ty-five unions.
The men walked out September Il.
after the United States Shipping Board
had been appealed to by the employers
to prevent the strike. The demands of
the men were for wage increase ap-
proximating so per cent.
Evening star., 1917-09-27

up to and including $4o5 day shall
oe increased 20 per cent, wages from
s4.26 up to and including So shall be
increased 12h per cent and wages from
so,ol up shall not be increased in ex-
cess of So.
1t says that "the object in agreeing
TO this advance in wages at this time
Is purely patriotic on both sides"
Evening star., 1917-09-27
For Kennedy Street Improvement.

Attention was called to tho need Of
improving Kennedy street from Georgia
avenue to Colorado avenue. on both
sides of the railroad tracks. While 1T
was pointed out that the District Com
missioners did not have the authority
on account of passing through private
property. efforts Xere urged with IA a
condemnation if necessary. to secure
the widening and Improvement of this
thoroughfare.
The resignation of Treasurer G. D.
Gamble. who is at the Fort Myer train
ing camp, was accepted with regret.
and J. I. Erickson was elected to III.
the vacancy.
President Clayton announced that an
active campaign for new members
would be started in the near future, and
preparations were being made for the
twentieth anniversary of the organiza-
ton. which would be appropriately cell
ebrated.
Evening star., 1917-09-27
FOR LEASE

Substantial semi -tireproof builds
ing, 3 stories, cellar; about 1900
So. it,; near 9TH and Mass. ave.
NV.
STONE & FAIRFAX,
1912 New York Ave.
Evening star., 1917-09-27
Increase Wage Provided.

The text of the agreement entered
into by representatives of the unions
and the employers provides that wages
Evening star., 1917-09-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ROYAL ARCANUM MEMBERS.
ATTEND UNION MEETING
TOMORROW, FRIDAY, 9 PM,
OLD MASONIC TEMPLE.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
;SIDE[llHTS0NN[ARn(NES.

NTiL belg
crents definitely satisfactory Of probable that
Germany will make another toward 4 conference
There nothing unexpected the note from Great Britain and her allies
write Of different
ments within the last three weeks
Certainly the of the oncaory Although evil
dent that the the work OF the fiery Lloyd George the bitter
BRAND of France the document brcathed that might
allow Germany consider herself a
While and
readers the the their
minds that definite offer they will be forthcoming from Germany
Immediately the Teutonic diplomats along the
road
central positively conditions
OF which dream but knows anything definite
g There food for study length which discussed the
situation OF Belgium and her hopes for the months has
definite
evacuatc Belgium provide funds aid restoring the its
ncs determination small oodied this
and paid
allies
for the first the direct the the German
offer directed Italy climax campaign which had worked
its utermo An occasional dispatch has indi
has existed the Italian front the fall Of Trieste There have only
whispers the of the people Italy with the We will
know what there has been for signed
censorship The that
Italy not OF mind IN this the least
Some sensational have predicted Britain her allies
would President Wilson procedure
question The United States much food
and munitions friend
Of such When the reply President Wilson will
We the allies anything
hold pary than said
there will
will make President Wilson Any other American bushW NJ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
FEEDING A HUNGRY NATION.

OKLAHOMA is mighty factor in providing steaks
and roasts and chops and other meat products which
grace the dinner tables Of American families And Okla
homa City is the packing and distributing center OF the
state and tributary territory
Probably livestock market in the land has shown
the gain which Oklahoma City records for period OF six
years It in 1910 that the big gates Of the sockyards
swung open The receipts of the first months Of the pack
ing industry look small compared the volume Of the
present.
The past year showed substantial gain over the re-
cepts Of 1915 In the year which ended Saturday the local
yards handled 10000 cattle; the year before witnessed
receipts Of 20 900 head In 1915 the number OF hogs re-
ceived at Oklahoma City 7SsO the year before 4SA
600 hogs reached the local institution.
What Of the next six years. We established marvel
livestock records in the first six years of the indus
try If the ratio prevails in the next simN period
Oklahoma City will take its place in the select list OF
American livestock markets.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
MORTCACINC THE CHILDREN.

At convention Of the Ozark Trails association held in
Oklahoma City last week. good friend, Colonel
William II. Harvey, protested any action which would
mortgage children meaning the issuance of bonds to
be paid In part, at least by the coming generation
The statement of Colonel Harvey is provoking sharp
discussion by parents who realize that practically every
school building in Oklahoma City built with the pro-
ceeds of bond issues The children morgaged fig
uatively If the bonds had been issued we'd have
public schools
We are morgaging our children, perhaps, in issuing
bonds to build great water plant in Oklahoma City II
did issue the bonds thereby mortgaging chill
drcn you please the poor little folk would be forced
struggle along without ample supply of water sanitary
conditions in this city would become rghtfu fever and
plague might come . ~
But Oklahoma City didn't propose to take any risk
along these lines and promptly pledged its faith and credit
for 100000 to build water plant which will III,
health and comfort of its people,
II guarantee the welfare Of little folk b,
not assuming public debt such action will be wise Blu
il issuing bonds to be paid in the future is for the public
good let's continue to rush the mortgage business tn
limit Dollars do not count when the welfare Of human
beings is at stake.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
WHAT'S THE lQEA7

IIAS any been able to figure out an intelligent
- for blowing whistles discharging firearms
ringing bells and otherwise creating asptng din
when the year arrve' II So should like TO have
for microscopic examination We believe we can find
few loose screws in or about it. -r'-'-,
Our notion IS that the new year will reach us as
promptly be attended by equally much peace progress,
prosperity health and happiness and with the same GER
titude put another mepost behind way to the
millennium without all the noise.
The practice Is Of dubious anecedents We get It
from the heathen Chinee He is happy when
he b making the welkn ring Perhaps the deficiency in
his contribution to art literature science or education is
why ape him with sincerity born of admiration when
h comes to greeting the new year.
We have made lot Of progress in the past few years
IN the matter Of a sane and noiseess Fourth Of July
Without abating enthusiasm and energy in that drec
ton In the least should also naugurate movement
for lvo 10 tho year. In any event we shoult
undertake to find what's the idea for all the noise
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
HOW WE GROW.

IN Of the lsyearsaso item, in The Times yesterday
~ find this enthusiastic statement Eighteen thou
sand people are now bona fde residents Of Oklahoma
City,"
On smother page Of the issue Of The Times II was
announced By he postoffiee department that Oklahoma
CIV nov has Population Of $1,000 This Is something Of
. showing to make in the period Of fifteen years
Perhaps the most impressive feature Of the gain In pop
uiatoa made by Oklahoma City !. that the increase Il,
uUALrry While the percentage of gain is startling. and
mast gratifying. numbers made community
leader. II Is quality citizenship which counts. And
Okahoma City proposes to keep that in mind rather than
10 rush into the half million class with its attendant
Slomerate population
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
METALLIC WORDS ON THE WIRES.

THERE is woman in Oklahoma City who long has
made practice Of calling the central operator in other
cities In which she lived before coming here and wishing
the operator Happy New Year"
So yesterday morning she took down the receiver with
the feeling Of good cheer which prompt, her to think Of
the young at the big switch board Upon being
swered the extended TO the operator the oest Of
Happy New Years" whereupon the operator bithly in
quired, Number please"
Not daunted the again extended Happy
New Year" to the maiden who holds the trying position Of
keeping others from Using the line when and wish
10 use It. Then the maiden snapped "Nvmber please" :"
Here's hoping that the phone girl had Happy New
Year.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
ENDORSING REAL HIolRYs.

aver At Joplin, Mr.. Charles W. Fear publishes tn,
Southwestern Automobst fine magazine which Il
devoted to good roads The publication 10 the official or
gan Of the Ozark Trails association In the current ssu
Of the magazine find this splendid Endorsement Of tn
Oklahoma movement to build hard surfaced roads:
No state In the Union 10 more active for good
roads than 10 Oklahoma. which has taken advantage
Of the apartments and plans Of many other states.
good roads
Voters at o&muleee have voted $500 900 for good
roads. Washington county 10 TO ballot
bond issue Of $4,000 for the same purpose Muskcgee
county In about ready 10 the public purse to
the tune Of $1,000 900 for good roads. Oklahoma
county 10 tho eve Of elecon TO vote bonds
for the same amount being considered at Muskoges.
Various townships the state have dipped deep Into
the tax funds to construct better highways
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02

Two English officers in billets were
longing for . drink, but dared not In
duige. as their iandlady was . staneh
ftestotaler and would probably read
them Z lengthy lecture.
II know the trick !" exclaimed oas, h
glee. "Let's ask her for . droD q
whisky to clean our pipss with"
The good woman WA truly eyueas
thetic when informed regrsHuiy 81 H.
Willy twain that their pipeo wsse w.
foul 10 smoke, and promptly suoDllsd
them with the desired "cieensimg iluil.s
Later she asked with . kindly smile,
"And what was the whlsky eucceoelulls
1T was" replied houe Of Tie euaS1its.
tors. 1T was awfuily kidd of you.
Not Il ail." replied the lsndlady. n
was glad TO make ne Of n oalb
bought Il tie day before ysatsrday =
wash little Fido In. and The resulh weso
wonderful"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
'HIST0RYBlrS;.
One Hundred Ysars Aso Today.

One Hundred Ysars Ago Today.
l8l7--The first state legislature Of
Indiana. In session At Corydon, con-
cluded its work and adjourned,
Ssvsaty-fivs Years Ago Today.
lA2-Serious dissensions arose b.
tween the Catholics and Protestants Ia
Switzerland over a proposal 10 mako
education independent Of the cletsy.
Fifty Years Ago To-day.
lo0--The French government made
public ito decision TO withdraw the
French army from Mexico. ,
Twsnty.ivs Years Ago Today.
1872 Montgomery c. Meigs. quar-
master general Of the U. S. army d.
ing and after the civil war, died y
Washington, ID. c. Born At August
Ca, May u, 1916. II
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02

That story from Phoenix which told Of the city
water wagon being filled with liquor to sprinkle the streets
recalls that sad day in Oklahoma City when to conform
with the prohibition statute the New State brewery
opened the valve which permitted thousands Of gallons OF
beer to flow through the streets.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
Luks AeLuke Says

Luke 4eLuke Says
With Woman Suffrage making
steady gains, and Stateswomen being
elected to Congress, a Congressman
will have to have a care how he uses
the old reference about Politics making
strange bed-fellows when he Is making
a speech.
Never try to guess a woman's age
from the number Of candles on her
birthday cake.
A womsn's idea Of Q female dude is
female who wears a corset when she
is doing her housework.
A colored head waiter Is about the
only man who can look as important
as 4 white drum major.
During the Honeymoon she wants
him to preserve all OF his precious hair
when he has il cut, so that she Can
save il for posterity. But later on. II
she finds one Of his hers on the dress
er, she acts as II she was disgusted.
What doth Il profit a man TO foster
friendship with a gfrll She will only
want to marry him and end the friend
ship. 90.
The prohibitionist who denies you
your personal liberty to drink what
you please insists on his personal lib.
erty to make you drink what he tell,
you 10.
The international Gas congress con-
venes but once 4 year. But II yor
patronize some saloons you would i'm.
asine that Il WAS in session all tn,
time.
When Q man is tempted TO do wrong
his first thought isn't devoted to the
moral effect Of yielding to the tempta.
ton. II Is devoted to the chances oi
getting caught u he yields.
Why Is Il that q Good Fellow
usually has a lot Of bad habits'
The gossip doesn't get her bad repu.
tation merely because she repeat,
everything she hears. II is becaus,
she repeats 4 whole lot that she doesnI
hear.
After q man has been married lone
enough he wouldn't mind his wife talk
ing so much II she would only %,
something occasionally.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
THE WHEAT OUTLOOK.

ESTIMATES Of the state board of agriculture point to
a condition Of 81 percent in the wheat crop Of this
state The acreage is about 100000
While it is unwse to count any chickens before they
hachcd the wheat outlook in Oklahoma is somewhat
rosy and invites look toward the harvest days when we
hope to reap crop somewhere around 100000 bushels
Perhaps some Of the wheat spots will not up to
this estimate, but why not be optimst'
Doesn't the present price Of wheat force an Oklahoma
wheat grower to be an optimistY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02

A member Of psrlismsat Who may b
calie1 Smith. somewhat elevated ty o.
cohol, insulted another N. P. % he
passed through that sacred apartment
by calling him y damned fool" The
insuited member. stcpping, said severe
iy and pityiasly. "Smlth you'rs drunk. !
shalt take no notice Of what you say" II
know I'm drunk" replied Smith, but I
shall be eli right tomorrow. You're al
ways q damned fool"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02

II nineteen extremely healthy persons who in the
way. should die the kaiser would have valid claim the
Of England John Bull be expected to give the
finest kind Of protection to those nineteen persons.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02

Another thing which is Of worry is this foreign
ambassadors at Washington immune from American
law when within their embassies but does this give
them the fun Of sneerns at the prohibition law when II
sweeps over the District of Columbian
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
Oh |

Some hotel, are poorly heated and
some keep an even temperature day
and night during the winter, But what
we started to say was that Hellman &
Roast run the Wigdom House at Hart,
Michigan.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
The Wiss Fool.

"You can't mix business and pleas
ure," observed the Sage.
"Oh, | don't know" replied the- Fool
Look at the musician, He works when
he plays, doesn't he'"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02

And there was the who said he was neu,ral-that
~ didn't care who whipped the Turks.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02

During a city election in New York
a bunch Of trained repeaters marched
in an east side polling place.
What nancy inquired the election
clerk Of the leader, who was red haired
and freckled and had q black eye.
The voter glanced down at q slip Of
paper in his hand. "Isidore Mendel-
helm" he said.
That's not your real name and you
know i'll" said = suspicious challenger
for reform ticket.
1T Is my name," said the repeater,
and I'm going to vote under it--see T
From down the line came . yoice :
Don't let that guy bluff yos, Casey.
Soitonly your name 10 Nendelhsimf
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02

Fifteen Ysars Ago.
Ne. William c. Schwoerke late Of the
Philippine islands and Miss Tena
Rogers from Coldwatcr, Kan, were
joined in the holy bonds OF matrimony
by the Rev. Alfred Pitkin OF the First
NJ. E. church. In the home OF Mr., and
Mrs. J. N, Schwoerke At 9:4s this
morning. They left immediately for
their home eighteen mile, In the country.
Mr. Fred Sutton went to Chiekasha
today.
The work on the foundation for the
mansion OF N. l.. Turner to be erected
at the corner Of Eleventh and Robinson
street was begun today.
Yesterday Frank GAuit bought the
Redding farm south OF town for $1,000
The farm comprises $40 acres and 10
adjoining Capitol Hill.
Ten Years Ago
Miss Marie Clark gave q theates
party yesterday afternoon having -
her guests Miss Margurite Grant, Miss
Vivian Cooter and Miss Ebbs Jones.
Miss Lesse McCarty, always .
popular visitor from Ennis Texas, ar.
rived today to visit her sister Mrs,
r. T.>Edwards.
Miss Mary Highley returned this
morning from spending the holidays
with relatives In Pennington, Mo.
Mr.. J. G. Stree, and Mrs S. N,
Gloyd gave the first Of their series Of
parties this afternoopus,a@
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02

He's always running people down.
He Is an ili-bred pup;
But don't regard him with q frown.
He's had no bringing up.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
OLDS1l
INNDK'IYpH


20 1veaty Years AoA
Johnny Basyows returned today from
a hunting tri' in II. Kie'a'oo country.
Enoch Plefsol. who has been visiting
relatives, the Miners, departed today
for his home In Ottawa, Kan.
Charley and Ed Rixse returned today
from q pleasant visit with relatives
in Little Rock. Ed went to Norman
whistling "The Arkansas Traveller"
W. R. Taylor is the new county
attorney.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
No Joke.

NO Joke.
o Don't sit around and trust the fates."
Remarked the hustlinK Mr.. Torr;
The things that come to him who
waits.
Are not the things he's waiting for"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02

Another tribute to the intelligence oi
our postal employees. Some one in
Winchester, Ky, addressed a letter to
Luke McLuke, u. S. A." and the let
ter came straight TO Luke. No wonder
letters addressed to Santa Claus" al.
ways reach their destination.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
Our Toe Miller Contes,

Dick Witt claims that the oldest joke
Is the one about the two colored men
who were Dragging about how hard
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
Corn.

A good chiropidist Ia Royce.
A farmer 10 Bill Bopp:
And that Ia why they both rejoice
To see a good corn crop.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
Wuff.

What is all this fuss over Greece.
anyway" asked the Old Fogy. Cant
the Allies win without that insigniii-
cant Power9"
We'll" replied the Crouch, "I believe
that the Allies need Greece to baste
Turkey"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-02
rhinaa 10 Worrx About.
Names ID Names.

The nails Of the right hand ar,
broader than those Of the left.