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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19

10 the next room, where there was a clock. It was Q. She stood staring at the timepiece as if it were in some way responsible. It came to her poignantly that he was not only an hour late, but that now he would not come at all.
 She went back into her library and looked from the window. There was bright moonlight. revealing the naked trees and ti.c faded lawn where cIots of snow clung. The street was empty. She had curious feeling of loEcli- ness. After all. she missed him.
 What she had wished for had hap pened. He had not come. She sat down again in her chair and though, about it. The room was warm and glowing, crowded with her books and all the quiet evidences Of her literary life. It was in no way changed from what it had been an hour before, and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19
Wise Child.

Little Annie had been having trou- ole with her lessons. and had turned Tor assistance to her big brother. He did the sums for her, handed her the paper, and resumed his reading. She was soon back at his side. however. and he inquired:
 Whats the matter; aren't they all right?"
 "Oh, yes, indeed. They are ever 50 nice; but won't you please put a few mistakes in, so that teacher will think l did it?"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19

m the valley. are little cottages where live the linemen and their families. Many of these houses are perchcd high up among tho mountain peaks. miles from the habitation of men. In one of tho most isolated of these cot tages lived Jack Ransome with his wife and child.
 In order 10 have fresh ccgs they kept few chickens which they shut In a high walled pen on account cs the coyotes and other wild animals Within this stronghold the big rcd rooster. whose name was Cromwell. reigned supreme. Little threc-ycar- old Jimmie did not dare venture ia- side the gate, and even Mrs. Ransome had to be on her guard lest he fly up and scratch her hands and face with his Pugnacious beak and claws. Sometimes he flew over the fence. and as there was no dog 10 help them. be- cause Mrs. Ransoma hated dogs. ft would take the whole family an hour or two to catch him. But worse than that he crowed at all hours of the night. Any strange sound. the bark of n dog echoing up from the distant val ley. the howl of coyote or the faint. far off crow of another rooster. would set him off; and he would keep t up zcalously at minute intervals for an hour at a time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19
The Goods, All Right.

First Gossip-Don't tell a soul, but saw whole barrel of whisky deliv- cred to the Topeleys' this afternoon in broad daylight.
 Second Gossip-How'd you know it was whisky?
 First Gossip-Why, Topeley himself helped the delivery man handle it with care.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19

was her custom,
 Cordelia Craig sat down that morning to give her hair it's usual careful at tention. AS she picked t.5 her brush she paused. staring down at the mass
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19
Putting the Clock Ahead.

How times have changed. The old up later than o'clock has daughter now who just starts out at g o'clock for the evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19
His Utmost.

HIS UtmOSGe T want a lower berth on the mid night train to New York" No more lowers," said the clerk. Then I'll take Gn upper" "No more upDsrs." Well, do what you can for me-" I'm doing it now. All l can do is 70 sYmpathize with you"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19

For a moment she stood with the re ceiver in her hand, daEed. Then tn, fright left her face and color and joy rushed into 1t.
 Hes coming!" she whispered.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19
Gig Game Country.

T understand you came from a great game country?" said the lady on the committee to welcome the grizzly warriors of the Western plains.
 Indeed. yes. ma'am," was the cow boys reply.
 What is the biggest game you have in Wyoming?"
 "Poker, ma'am!"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19
Unconyinced.

Tom Sprugs come our way Monda, the first time in long time he's been over: but when we told him all the moonshine stills had done gone dry. he didn't believe 1t. and went a-Asantizas ~ a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19
Toward the Bone Yard.

Yeast-I see several of our large stores are advertising big drives in towels.
 Crimsonbeak-Yes: 1t seems as though everybody's helping along this movement to make us go dry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19
By Abner Anthony

ting him be punished. Some day she intends to marry him. for she loves him. But nobody knows that but her self.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19
DOgged Criticism.

"To prevent growth of similar con. dition in America, Congress must take such action as will put governmental affairs in constructive rather than a passing or questionable position"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19

LOWLY she seemed
 to tence that it was
 becoming lste and laid her book aside. She had become so engrossed in it that she had lost all track of time. but rising she went i'm
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-19

IL along one of the
 long stretches of line, which fur nished elc c tri c
 power to q portion of California. from way up in the great mountains to the distributing plant
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
CONTRACTS FIXED
BY SCHOOL BOARD
Barnett Made Principal Of
Irving School at Meeting,

The board OF education at a meet
ing last night rcconsidered the so, 30
bid OF the Cook Mcdonnell com
pany which had been accepted on
heating, ventllating and plumbing
systems for the Lincoln Jefferson and
Westwood schools The bid although
low IL the aggregate, was high on the
plumbing item In place OF the $4,000
Cook Mcdonnell plumbing bid the
board accepted the $lj.S4S bid OF
l. h Hutchinson, with a saving OF
Sl0Sl Acceptance Of the Cook Nc
Donnell bids on heating and ventilat-
ing stand.
For the Jefferson and Lincoln
schools the board accepted the alter
nate on trimmings. using oak instead
OF pine. at an increase OF &,HA0 on
the Jefferson building and S2,tol on
Lincoln.
Instead OF using concrete floors in
the corridors OF the Lincoln and Jef-
icrson buildings the board chose as
phalt flooring The increase amounted
to Sl2lS for Lincoln and $3.50 for
Jefferson. For the same buildings
patent roofing was adopted instead OF
tar and gravel at 4 combined ad-
vance of SlON
w L. Fby wa, awarded the cor
tract for ioo,ings and walls for the
plumbing shop at the Irving school,
on his bid OF 6S cents per cubic yard
for walls and footingS and Il cents
per square foot for floors The high
bid was from O. Parsons at 70
cents a cubic yard.
G. A. Barnett, formerly principal
at the Lincoln school VAS made prin-
cipal Of Irving junior high school, at
salary OF &,+Oo.
Boundaries OF the Woodrow VIII
son school were defined at the meet
ting.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
CITY WATER SITE
BEING INSPECTED
Mayor Not to Fight Accept
anc8 Unless Necessary.


With the arrival OF Spencer W.
Stewart, president of the Ambursen
Construction company, and II. A,
Pressey, consulting engineer, a thor
ough inspection of the new water
works project was started this morn
ing. Stewart and Pressey were taken
to the dam site this morning by Com
missioner Joe Patterson.
Mayor Walton says il is not hi,
intention TO fight the acceptance of
the structure unless there is cause TO
warrant it. He sad he will insist
that all bills be paid in full by the
Amburscn firm He also said he would
make a personal inspection OF the
structure before voting to accept il.
Walton said he would not consent
to pay Pressey $1,000 said to be due
him yet as salarly as consulting en-
glnecr. Walton said he already had
been paid in excess OF the contract.
Records in the city auditors office
show PreSSey's last check was for
81 500 voted last February hy the
preceding administration Walton
said he opposed that payment and
would fight any additional salary
grant
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
Real Wonder Worker
For Wrinkled Faces
Those who have tried all sorts OF So

Those who have tried all sorts OF So
called "wrinkle-removers" In q vain ef-
fort to lose those uuwelComc traces of
age. Illness or worry. can scarcely find
words to express their delight with the
wonderful saxollte formula. once they
have given 1t a trial. The success "
this method II due not alone to It's
marvellous eftectlvencss--upon the deep
est lines and crowsfeet, as well as upon
tho very fine ones--but also to It's sur
prisingly quick action and Its entire
harmessness It's simplicity and It's
ineSpenslveness are other commendahle
features. for one need only dissolve an
ounce of powdered saSolte In half
pint of witch hazel, and battle the face
In this solution. At once a remarkable
transformation In beheld.
II Ia not only the effect on wrinkles
and creases that Is no noticeable. but
facial contour Is remarkably improved
and the face looks much younger. one
should be sure 10 ask the druggist for
the powdered saxolite. The lotion. be-
ing so refreshing. Is very grateful to
tired. perspiry faces. (Adv)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
Widow Preferred To Meet
Death al Home

For many year, I suffered from
stomach trouble. All the doctors |
tried helped me bu, little. All said
| would have to go to hospital and
be operated on for gail stones or |
would not live much longer. | told
them preferred 10 meet death at
home. One day | picked up an ad-
yertSemcnt OF Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy and since taking a course Of
IT more than year ago have not
had single pain in my stomach. have
good appetite and can eat anything"
II is simple, harmless preparation
that removes the catarrhal mucus
from the intestinal tract and allays
the inflammation which causes prac-
tically all stomach, liver and intest-
nal ailments, including appendicitis.
One dose will convince or money re-
funded At all druggists (Adv)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
FORT WORTH AIDS
HUN RAPED HERE
Letter From Ernest BobSin Is
Received With Favor.

That the Fort Worth chamber Of
commerce has received with more
favor the letter OF Ernest Bobsin,
German representative OF Stillman
and company asking for continuance
OF trade relations than the city cham
Der as the inference from press notices
received By the city chamber today.
1t seems according to Chamber Off
cials that the Fort Worth chamber
has welcomed the Germans letter and
has arranged 10 acqualnt manuilc-
turers as far as possible with Bobsiu's
proposal .
The chamber is mailing to the Fort
Worth chamber today the original OF
the letter received here by BobSin and
the reply, to the effect that no deal
ings with the gentleman or with Still
man and company could be consid-
cred, with the remark that as Amcri-
can citizens the two letters may be OF
interest T. the Fort Worth chamber.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
WARFlELD PLAN IS
WIDELY IND0RSED

I WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-~Prn-
eiplcs of the Wariield plan, under
which a minimum interest return Of
six percent on railroad securities
would he guaranteed through a
mandatory adjustment OF rates by the
sipterstate commerce commission, were
endorsed by fifty million persons
owning or direc,lv Interested in rail
road securities" in . memorial to
Congress submitted to the house in
ferstate commerce committee today by
s. Davies WsrtNld, president of the
National Association OF Owners OF
Railroad Securities.
Signers OF the memorial numbered
5000 investing institutions, including
savings banks, national and state
banks. surety companies. trust com
panies and life and fire insurance
companies, and SloS individual in
vestor,. The shipping public also was
represented in the Endorsement by 10
municipal trade organizations, with
III estimated total membership of TO-
0O. Insurance companies giving their
Endorsement were said to represent
2j,0O0,000 policy-holdcrs, while it was
estimated ,ha, s,S00,S00 persons were
represented bv saving. banks.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
ShACKLED
| BY TREATY, IS
! SMALoNE'S CLAIM
England Acted Se'fishIy at
Conference, He Says,
cpv The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Aug. p.-Clalms
OF India Lithuania, Ukrainia, kStho-
MIA and Livonia, for seli-goycrnmcnt
were presented today to the senate
foreign relations committee.
Declaring the peace treaty "prac-
tcally guaranteed the perpetuation OF
imperialism and despotiSm in India" "
Dudley Field Malone Of New York,
representing Hindu organizations, told
1he committee that the league Of na-
hons would constitute barrier
against India ever attaining seil-dc-
termination.
Mr.. Malone said that II 4 would
break the heart OF the world" TO re-
)se, the treaty. ratification IN its pres
an, form would break the hearts of
millions in Ireland, Egypt and India.
Crea, Britain had secured a place
Sor India at the peace table he as
serted. for selfish reasons only, mean
D. time making more and more severe
her oppression OF the Indian people.
England wanted ~ get another
vote" he declared hut she didn't ask
the people Of India TO even choose the
representatives who would sign the
peace treaty for her. Either India is
TO be an honcSt-to-God slgnatory or
she is not and il she is not, then her
condition will be worse than any ter
ritory under mandatory.
"Since the armis,ce fresh coercion
laws have been enacted in spite of the
unanimous protest OF the nation, and
when the people organized nation
wide strike in connection herewith,
they were put down by the military,
Martial law was proclaimed which
had sentenced up TO June 20, seventy
three persons to death"
The case OF the other four nations
were presented by representatives of
the mid European association, who
made a plea for American recognition
OF the countries as independent states
They said that thus a chain OF buffer
states would be set up to cut Germany
from Russia.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
JACK BR0WNLEE WITH
"TEXAS OIL LEDGER"

Jack Brownlee, who has been con
nected with the Federal Trust com
pany in this city for the last five
months, will leave tonight for Dallas
Texas. where he will assume charge
OF the Dallas branch office OF the
Texas Oil Ledger, a Fort Worth oil
paper.
Brownlee !, newspaper man OF
wide experience and has been on the
editorial staff OF the Oklahoman at
various times, ,everlng his connections
with that paper at the time he ac-
cepted the position he Is now leaving
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
SIGN" IN
PARADE RUM0RED

Much interest attended the rumor at
the city hall this morning to the ei-
feet tina, a sign stating in substance
that Mayor Walton and Commission
crs Ollie Wilson and Mark kesler, of
the entire city commission are alone
friendly TO organized labor, would oc-
cupy promlncn, place in the Labor
Day parade Monday.
II was stated that union teams,ers
in the public works department were
behind the plan, and that il was in
teuded as a slap at Commissioners
Mike Donnclly and Joe Patterson for
alleged unfriendincS to labor I, is
stated the plan progressed to the ex-
tent OF being brought TO the attention
OF the central labor body where i, is
said to have been promptly voted
down.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
PAGEANT
SHOWN TONIGHT
Usage indians Here This
Morning for Big Show,

The stage is set for Oklahoma City's
biggest entertainment feat, the huge
pageant of Oklahoma history sched-
uled at the fair grounds auditorium
for tonight, tomorrow afternoon and
night and Sunday night The final
rehearsal last night was in full dress
and those in charge pronounced the
trial performance successful,
The 40 Indians who will appear in
the war dance scenes arrived in Ok
lahoma City this morning. They will
rehearse their part in the production
this afternoon. Big returns are re-
ported by the a6licc on ticket sales,
the proceed, OF the performance going
TO the police relief fund. Tickets will
he on sale today at the fair grounds,
at Westialls and the Jenkin, music
store,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
YOUNG GIRL ASKS
TO FIND ROOMMATE

A Young girl, who lives in West
wood addition. ha, applied to Mrs.
Gertrude Levi, OF the federal state
employment service for a roommate.
She has a pretty room at = week,
but she cannot afford the whole eS-
pcnSe alone.
81 take in all these requests Just
on the chance that I'll be able TO
match them up" said Mrs Lewis.
Thursday morning Mrs. Levi, had
sixry-thrcc untitled calls, and would
have been able to place more than
sixtv-thrcc people. she says.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
ARMY is SEEKING
RADIO OPERATORS

The Mexican border has sent ont an
s. O. s. The recruiting station is
being urged by the war department to
obtain radio men and telegraphers to
flash messages along the border be
tween patrols, airplanes and base
units TO strengthen the system of pro-
lection OF American lives and prop
erty.
Qualified radio men are badly
wanted for, service with the American
eSpcdtionary forces in Europe and
Siberia also. The recruiting station
has received a new request for signal
corps men for service in Germany,
which opens new field Of activity
for men OF practical electrical eX-
Drricncr
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
WINDST0RM DAMAGE
RESULTS IN SUIT

Della Berry filed suit in the district
coW; this morning against the Hart
ford Fire Insurance company for
Sl7SOo, alleged damage TO her dwell
ing caused BY windSiorm.
Allegation is made that the plaintiff
carried $500 insurance on the dwell
ing, covering fire, hail and tornado.
and that Sept. |, 1918, a severe wind
storm destroyed the roof of the
building, the company being duly mott
fled bu, refusing to pay the damage
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
ALL CHURCHES IN
METHODIST drive

fAll persons whether they be Meth
odlstS or not are invited TO contribute
TO the fund for a memorial building
on the campus of the Southern Meth
odist university at Dallas, according
to Henry J. Mouzon, field director OF
the drive. Mouzon pointed out today
that all denominations including
Catholics send students 10 the college
and tina, it is not in any sense sec,a-
rian.
All families who had sons in serv-
ice will he able 10 have the name OF
the soldier inscribed in bronze on the
OUTSIDE Of tho building by donating
yen dollars for each service star in
their flag. The name, will be grouped
into conference districts and churches
so II will be easy to find one at any
time.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
Pl0VER AND DOVE
SEASON STARTS SOON

September | mark. the beginning Of
the open season for doves and plover.
Both government and state rcstric-
tions on the killing of ployet arc re-
moved September l. The state game
Jaws provide no closed season on
doves. The open season on doves and
plover ends December IS.
Ben Watt, state gam. and tish
warden, announces that a license i,
required for hunting at any time Of
Ne year. and that II !, not legal ,c
hunt protected gam. without a proper
'.llconse.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
LABOR DAY TRAVEL
REQUEST IS MADE

In view Of the heavy travel antici-
pated on Labor day, Walker d. Hines
director general Of railroads, has
asked that the public's travelling ar
rangements, including purchase Of
railroad and sleeping car tickets, be
made a, far In advance as possible,
TO avoid adding to the expected CON
gestion. Troop movements are re-
quiring great deal of passenger
equipment az present
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
FRECkLES
Now 10 the Time to Get Rid Of These
g,1sE tJglv SnotS


There's no longer the slightest need
OF feeling ashamed of your ireckles
as Othine-double strength. guar
anteed to remove these homely spots.
SIMPLY get an ounce Of Othine--
double streng,h--irom any druggist
and apply a little OF it night and
morning and you should soon see tina.
even the worst frecklc, have begun TO
disappear, while the lighter ones have
vanished entirely. 1t is seldom tha,
more than an ounce !, needed 10 COM
pletely clear the skin and gain a
beautiful, clear complexion.
BE sure 10 ask for the double
strength O,hine as this is sold uuder
guarantee Of money back il il fails to
remove frscklea (Adv)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29

Rev. ]. Frank Roach and Mrs Roach
r@urnod from months vacation In
Estes Park. Col. on last evening. Or
Roach viii resume his work and render
his usual service 10 the public He
VIII preach on some OF his experiences
In the mountains on Sunday morning
at II O'Clock and viii occipy his pul.
~ also on SUNDAY evening.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
Texan Guest Of Lsundrymsn

TIE regular weekly luncheon OF The
Laundrymen- club OF this city Was
held I'm the Skiryln hotel Mt noon to-
day. with only routine business trans
acted. Charles Recps. Of Dallas Texas
representative OF the WHY'S Laundry
Machinery company, was the guest Of
the club.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
College Graduate, Mse Today.

Tho Oklahoma club OF Stevens col
lcge. composed OF the atimuae ot that
school. held a luncheon IN the Hucklns
hotel st o'clock today. with about 80
members present.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29

Pete Cara. AZ East Wadsworth
street, employed in n packing house
here, disappeared last night after re
crivng nay check He is married and
has one child. Foul play Is suspected
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
Command Big Paw

Hold the big position, draw tho bir
sainty-work short hours. Draw pay
Tor training and knowledge Glasses in
shotthand, bookkeeping. auditing.
banking. penmnnship. etc. start Tues
day. September 2. Your chance--grasp
u eau. phone, or write for Catalog.
hllIs Business College. Grand and
Hudson Walnut 3i3i fAdy /
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29

Approximately "a Indians Of the
Usage tribe arrived in this city at II 30
o'clock this morning from McLoud, via
the Rock Island railway The Indians
are 10 participate In the historical pa
geant that the police forco will have at
the fair grounds
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
Railroad Men 10 Guard c,mp.

Fay Thompson. division passenger
agent. and q. Collins and II. n Hunt,
travelling passenger agents for the Rock
Island railway. will leave hero tomor-
row for Fort SIN, where they will meet
:he Oklahoma National guardsmen and
accompany the train back 10 this city.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
CifpB1ieis
eankruptey Petition Filed.

Edwin r Harmon, carpenter At
9l9 West ThiIty-first street, oklahoma
city. filed voluntary bankruptcy pc
tition In the office Of tho clerk OF the
United States district court this morn
Ing.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
Newsboys Orpanlxed Tonluht

At tonIghrs meeting Of the Junior
newshoys' club OF the Young Mems
Christian association. the boys viii be
placed IN groups OF 10 eHch four groups
TO he formed, for participation IN the
gym course tournaments which viii
soon start
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29

Joe Jonnson negro. was placed In
the county Jail this morning charged
ton was filed In the Justice court Of
\. W. McNlluams
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-29
Miss Wilson Visiting Here.


Miss Gladys Wilson. OF ChickashR. IL
visiting isn home Of her brother r. l..
Sanford. 1894 West ThiIty-th.rd street.