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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
142nd Flags
Maybe Given
To Oklahoma
Chambers Of Commerce TO
Ask for Battle Standards
Of Infantrymen,

Flags oi the l+2nd infantry will be
Placed among the historical relics a,
the state capitol in this city it the ef-
forts of several chambers OF COM
merge IN tbIS state are rewarded. The
city Chamber OF Commerce will write
today TO senators and representatives
IN Washington urging them to use
their influence in having the colors
which were carried by the regiment
during its service on the French front
sent to this city. Some opposition to
the scheme is expected from Texas.
but it is pointed on, that the l42nd in
fantry contains a greater number of
Oklahoma men than it does Texas
men.
The city Chamber has received a let
ter from the Enid chamber urging that
everything possible be done to obtain
the flags,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
BOY IS DROWNED
F.. IN RIVER TODAY
J, W, Gibson, II Years Old,
! Victim of Canadian,

: J. W. Gibson, II years old. who
lives at 2I0Oh South Robinson street,
was drowned in the Canadian river
at II 30 o'clock this morning while
he and his boy friend, Harold Keck,
were bathing about a quarter OF a
mile below the South Robinson street
bridge
The Gibson boy did not know how
TO swim. lie wadcd out on sand
bar, and fell into the water far over
his head, The boy struggled on the
suriace OF the water for a long time
but was unable to get back to the
river bank. The body has not been
found
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
MORE STAMPS MUST
BE SOLD, GLASS SAYS

WASHINGTON, June l2-1W've
got 10 borrow more money TO meet
our obligations" Secretary Glass today
told officials Of the twelve federal
reserve districts, gathered to discuss
plans for the thrift campaign in the
next six months.
To get that money" he continued,
we must sell more savings stamps
and eertifiea,e,."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
BUILDING PERMITS
OVER $300,00O NOW

Expenditures represented in build
ing permits spurtcd well past 100000
today when permits for six modern
homes were granted. The Smiser
Construction company will build four
residences in the 800 block on Eas,
Fifteenth street, each costing 5000.
T L. Beitz will build home at 2224
West Park place at cost OF ST. 500
and S +. Davis will erect a dwelling
at 1900 West Sixteenth street cost
lrr $4,000
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

HOOKER T COrroll, n negTo Youth. ,old
Municipal Judge Munden this morning
that Robert Delaney. n white youth.
threw bottle at him cutting him on
the leg. Carroll was the complaining
witness In charge Of assault against
Delaney Witness testified that Chr
roll first hurled the bottle AZ Delaney
ana that the latter thrsw II back Tho
case was dismissed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
Water md leo Discontinued.

The Capital Weter company dlscon-
tlnued giving free water TO Central
work rooms OF the county Red CrosA
this week, after two years continuous
service. Tho New State fcn company
also furnished free ice for the Red
Cross work rooms until this spring.
when n nominal sum was paid for the
last two months delivery.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
GERMAN ASSEMBLY TO
STUDY ALLIED ANSWER
nv The AssocIated pres.D

WElMAR, Wednesday, June IL
Although the national assembly has
been called to meet here tomorrow II
i, no, likely to sit formally until Fri
day or Saturday. Its prime purpose
is the discussion and study Of tho
allied answer to the German counter
proposals and these are not expected
to be received before Friday, il then.
Curren, Paris advices INDICATE thai,
the reply TO the counter proposals will
not be ready until Saturday night.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

a telegram Just received by the navy
recruiting office here carries some i'm
portant information In regard to sail
ors pay. The telegram states that the
current Appropriation bill contains n
provision TO make war pay permanent
While not making amy promises TO APP
pllcants for enlistment, the house naval
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Milton McLimnn of Guthrie visited
stanley Williams Of the marine recruit.
ing station here yesterday Mcl.linhh
N an eI.inarlno who Spsnt year w
Verdun sector May II. 1913. He has
lost the use Of ono hand and " ON nv
way 10 the government vocational
training school st Dallas, Texas 4
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

a buIIetln Just feIelycd hy The amy
recruiting station here contains the in
FORMATION mat no more applications
lor uischarge OF overseas soldiers
should be made direct to the com
manding general. American cSpedl-
tionary forces
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Romantic Myrtle-Ohl don't you
Just long TO be a bride and live in a
vlneclad cot' Matter-of- Fact Polly
Well, yes, But | wouldn't overlook
chance at rubber plant flat, at
that-Rrowning's Magazine
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
Nearo Fined on Theft chara.

Elmer Patterson and Asa Austin. ne
grres. were arrested last night on n
charge Of stealing two sacks OF sugnr
| from local warehouse The case
araint Patterson was dismissed In mu-
nicipal court this morning but Austin
was fined $40 and costs.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
Ten Years
His Years

Doesn't 1t make you feel
good--cause you to straight
en- up and feel "chesty"-
when someone guesses your
age at ten years or so
younger than you really
are? You look into your
mirror, smile with satisfac-
ton and say to yourself:
We'll. he didn't make such
a bad guess, at that"
The point is: You're no
older than your vitality.
If a man is strong, vigor-
Gus, mentally alert, fine and
fit at so he has a better
chance of living up to 80
than a man Of 30 who is
weak and rundown has of
living up to 60. While none
of US can stay the years nor
stop time, we should all
make an heroic effort to sue
cessfully resist the effects
Of time by ever keeping our
vitality at par. =.
When you sense a feeling
OF slowing down of your
physical forces when your
stomach. liver, kidneys and
other organs show signs Of
weakness when you notice
q lack Of your old time pep"
and "punch"-in other
words, when you feel your vitality
y % tbs waoe, you should com
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
~, Men 10 Meet EraInser.

c. NJ Allen, an overseas "Y" man.
and " ". Lewis will 10 asY VI =.
A, representatives from here to Tulsa
TO meet tho lllth engineers this after
noon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
Income Tax Grtsnslon Granted.

Partnerships ana personal service
corporations whose fiscal years end on
january a. Feb. 10. March u or April
20 1919 have been granted nm eStsn-
sion 10 July ~ for filing income taH
returns according TO 4 telegram re-
ccived ~ the office Of Hubert l., Bolen.
United states collector OF Internal rev.
cnuc this morning.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Three applicants for enlistment In
the army were accepted hore thl.
morning The men were Harry Half
ncr, Chlckasha: James X. wills
Tuttle. and Elmer G.. Locke, Sapulpn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

- Lieut. Morris Sheldhhrt OF Miami
Ira. arrived yesterday for \ vlsit with
his uncle, W. J. Arthur. md other rel.
auycs. Shcldhnrt belongs 10 the ma.
rue aviation corps
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
GtYBfiiefs
Recruiters Get Motorcycles.

Two motorcycles that have seen soy
eral months ovcrseus service have
just been received by tho army recruit
Ing office here for publicity work.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

offices OF the high school nrc stu
open says W q. Moore, principal 80 that
record cards may he obtained by STU
dents sho are entering sumner schools
t'ia Pearl Koene. school clerk. Is on
duty.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

walls Of IN. new sdmini.trstlon build.
ing of the board OF education are ready
for final finishing A meeting OF mem
bers OF tho office force ~ the board and
tho superintendent Of city schools VII
inss and wall colors
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Lawrence o, Plsrsol Enrouis Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Plersol, 40
EaAt Thlfteenth street received n wlro
yesterday that their son. Lawrence G.
piersol. oye.rscls thirisen months, had
Just arrived nj Camp Mills, Long IL.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
short gnlls,msnu End soon.

Men who wish 10 enlist In the ma.
rine corps for special limited oversee
service viii have three more days IN
which 10 sign w. according TO u ielo'
gram received nj tho marine recruiting
station here this morning The tale
gram SAYS that al .nliatmenis for I'm
tied oyerHea service will close juno 10.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

10 proving an attraction this week.
awarms Of ANAL boys and girls enjoying
the fun of An outdoor dip during alter
noon hours
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Continuous rains which have dam
aged wheat and corn crops have
proved of inestimable vHluo TO the
flower beds and grass lnwnsNof Wheeler
park. with weeds culled from grass
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Trip 10 washinston. where M has been
engaged In adjusting oil rates between
Burkburnett and this city. this atsr'
noon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
Rain, Benefit wh,,l,r PARK Lawn,

The Skirvin Grill makes hit with
women diners (Ady }
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

The Red Cross cantccn was closed
'hls morning and the canteon workers
stationed at their rcfreshment stand
In front Of the Liberty Kitchen. near
the Frisco tracks
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Charles Baxter. charged with making
reverse turn In m automobile. pleaded
guilty this morning IN municipal court
and was fined s. and costs.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Ruy used cur. terms. A. @ Ad-
klns. Inc. Maple 1921. tAdyl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

slnpIctsry 10 Return This Afternoon.
Il A Singletnry. manager Of the ON.
lahomn Traffic association. In expected
to return from the u. c. d. convention
In Ardmofe this afternoon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

lawns. tress spick ard span after prun-
ins and trimming tho ontlro park Ia
unusually pretty this spring.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

The womens division OF the fedcrni
employment bureau has . call FOR a
extra persons to pick berries aud
| peaches for q few weeks.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

The mems dlvsion OF the fedora
employment bureau has call for q
good baker for an out of town posi-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

COMMITTEES has Issued = statement that
II assumes tho passage OF this pro-
vision.
Nobody waits but the walters ~ the
Skifvin Grill. tAdy)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Welcome Home" coor.tone posters
honoring returning soldiers were placed
on every street car yostsrday afternoon
tween 2 and ! O clock. In the afternoon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Kids Swim at PARK
The swimming pool Al Wheeler park
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

O. boy That plate lunch at the s.ir,
Win Grin. tAdy)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

School ssrtstlsr Committee Meets.
This School Sanitation committee OF
the Chamber OF Commerce met IN tho
Lee lluchlns hotel today 10 draw up a
report 10 he made to tho Public Health
gOmmlttrs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

ton. They nave an opening also for
an expert architectural draughtsman.
Woman Worker Wanted.
Tho womens division Of the federal
employment bureau has n placc for n
woman 10 act M companion to a II
md lS.year old hoy and girl in the
evening The position will pay small
SALARY and n comfortable room viii hn
furnished They will consider an elder.
~ woman who wants n home or n
woman who IL employed during the
day,
Quick ns the lunch counter but better
and clcuncr--The sklryin Grin. (Adv,)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
Reduce WeHht Happik

g. g., ' i..s o. =, ~. ss's.s .S..:. s'' .:s.s. s
Eosohi Ss'S b 's "" srass;s ;,'ss ss.,ssis. aisn
koscn a vsassy. wsstfaIl. Dru. Gu
Waavsr's Boston Wilson. Crosby IJtur
c" and oihers In okishoms city.
Asl ~ sssl tssss1sS svspvAsv vAs v,u
J ssse1 ysu With sasias oil Of E0kxiH'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Mccord Sack Today.
" {. McCord MANAGER OF tho Okla
homa Traffic association. Ia expected 10
return to this city after an extended
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
LNHQ
The Great General Tonic

This master body-bullder will help
you keep young In spirit and mental
and physical action, because II will
sssist Mature 10 maintainins your vitality stpsr.
II snriches the blood. restofss woen-out tissues.
soothss jansiinS and ovsr-wrousht nerves. In
duces sound rsfFsshin6 sleeo. sharpsns the appe-
tite tones up The dlgsstioo In short viii put new
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

life new visof
and new vim 10
wsry hbrs of
your body
You will b
surprised how
much better
you'll feel After
taking Q treat
mont of LYkO.
II you are ure4
and worn oct,
ncrvousiy Q nd
phy sically cx-
hausted H.
mildly lsxatiw
-keeps the
sis In hbs
condition. Get
Q bottle from
your druggist
o1ay.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

land Young Plsrsol was with the yelN
Motor Transportation company, No
was a high school student when he en-
listed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Aviator Visits Here.

Tho local H0mtslcaders viii glve =
tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-20
W. 7. ELLIS Is EXONERATED.
Newspaper Man Got Into Trouble
With British in Fpvnt

William T Ellis. an American news
paper man. who last summer got into
difficulties with the BritGh authorities
in Egypt. is completely eXonerated in
communications sent to the Senate yes
terday by Secretary Lansing, supple
menting imagination furnished that
June. The Secretary said that the rec
ord showed Mr., Ellis had not been de-
tanned in Cairo. and WAS always at lib
erty to depart, except for the Ottoman
empire. Mesopotamia or India.
Copy Of letter written 10 Secretary
Lansing by Secretary Baker was also
enclosed. showing that Mr.. ELLIS had
been authorized To wear military uni
form while serving as correspondent
in France:
Apparently the major part of TIL
trouble caused Mr.. Ellis in Ecypi. "
Secretary Lansing wrote to Mr. Baker
arose out of this circumstance. which
seems TO be "A MISUNDERSTANDING and
not To call for criticism either Of M
Ellis or those who took an opposite
view of the situation
1T appears. Secretary Lansing
wrote TO the Senate. that tho War De-
partinent does not regard Mr. Ellis as
wllfully having violated any proprietv
of military character. and regrets
that his misunderstanding of the lei
ter given him he'd to the embarrsSs-
mint which attended his stay in Egvpt g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-20
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
PLANNED FOR employees
Rosseter Club of the Shipping
Board Discuss Tentative Pro-
gram for Winter.

More attention will be paid to edu-
cational matters and matters for the
promotion of the welfare of the Unit
ed States Shipping Board during the
coming months by the RoSSeter Club
of the board, according to announce
ment today.
A tentative program of educational
events to be 80 during the>A inter
at the meeting pace of the c.uu. the
Elks' Hall, in II street, has been APP
proved. Lectures will be given by
Martin J. Gillen, assistant to Chair
man Payne of the shipping board;
Controller A. E. Abadie and Robert
Dean of the legal department of the
board under the auspices of the Ros-
setter Club. There will be during the
winter quiz conducted by George
Eggers, assistant director of opera
lions. Mr.. Eggers will be prepared
to answer any questions pertaining
ing through the loading and slowing
of cargo, crew problems. deck and
engine. routing of vessel from one
point to another point. unloading of
cargo. etc. He will be assisted in the
quiz by Charles A. Hynes of the
board.
. An athletic program. in which a
track team, base ball teams and rifle
teams have been developed, and have
proven to be among the best in the
city, is one of the annual features of
the clubs work. The base bail team
of the club was runner-up in the De-
partmental League last summer. and
the rifle team of the club was second
in the District team championship
event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-20
LANE ASKS AUTHORITY
TO DEED 'LOWLAND' LOTS
Secretary of Interior Wants Law
to Aid Claimants Lacking
Proof of improvements.

Secretary Lane of the Interior Depart
ment has recommended to Congress en-.
actment of legislation which will au-
thorize him to issue deeds to owners of
lots in what are known as the lowlands.
lying in the vicinity of Pennsylvania
avenue and I'd and eth streets west, COW
cred by an act of Congress approved
May I. 1882.
That act provided for the reclamation
of the lands and their sale upon condi-
ton that certain improvements he
erected on each of the lots within a linn
tied time. Deeds for large number OF
the lots were issued by the mayor OF
Washington and since July /, 1879, by
the Secretary of the Interior. but as 10
a number of the lots claimants have
been unable, because of the lapse OIL
time. to furnish complete evidence OF
improvement within the time specified
by the original law.
The Secretary now recommends that
Congress pass a general act giving the
Secretary of the Interior authority to
issue deeds to the claimants of such
lots without the technical proof of COM
pliance with the building conditions, in
cases where the claimants are now I'M
able to supply such evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-20

not In suspense is because a man on
the board of education in these days
has no time to worry about anything
else but the schools.
Ffremen's Pay Request.
The association adopted a resolution
asking the Senate to grant the fire.
men Of the District the same pay in
creases allowed by the House in the
Dill recently passed. The Senate com =
mittee, in considering the bill, cut the
increases granted by the House.
Milton b. Zeiler. chairman of the
committee on education, recommend
ed that the Webster School. 10th and
H streets, be abandoned for school
purposes and converted into an office
building for the school officials, who
are now housed in the Franklin
school He also urged the need for
additional playground space at the
Grover Cleveland School and advOcat-
ed free text books for the high
schools. The report was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Zeiler, the asso-
citation went on record in favor OF
asking Congress to buy the home of
George Washington at Mount Vernon
and make it a national shrine.
1.-THE Washingtonian" Endorsed.
The association gave its indorse
ment to the Washingtonian. new
publication to work for the civic well
fare of the District.
W. J. Thorn. chairman of the men,
bership committee, reported that
more than 700 new members were
obtained during the recent drive.
bringing the total strength of the
association to approximately a thou
sand men.
The meeting was concluded with
solos by Wilson oliver of the fire de-
partment and A A. Durkin of the
police department. Refreshments
were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-20
SPECIAL ESCORT FOR
RETURN OF SOLDIER DEAD
Sergt. Sandlin Of Kentucky Named
for His Unusual War
Record.

Former Sergt. Willie Sandlin of
Hyden, KY. today was appointed spe-
cial escort for the return of soldier
dead from overseas by Secretary
Baker, on recommendation of Maj.
Gen. Rogers. Sergt. Sandlin was Sc
lected for the post because Of his un-
usual record in the world war. I'm
officially he ranks next to Sergt. York
in his exploits against the enemy,
being credited with killing twenty
four Germans and wounding and cap
turing many more.
Sandlin was awarded the medal of
honor, the French croix de guerre and
the medal militaire of Belgium for
Conspicuous gallantry and intrepid
ity above and beyond the call of duty
in action with the enemy at Bots de
FORCES. September rs. 1918. Sergt.
Sandlin advanced alone directly on a
machine-gun nest, which was holding
up the lines with its fire. He killed
the crew with a grenade and enabled
the line to advance. Later in the day
Sergt. Sandlin attacked alone and put
out of action two other machine gun
nests. setting a splendid example OF
bravery and GOODNESS to his men,"