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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05
YOUTH A NOVICE
AT H0LD-UP GAME
Prisoner Gives Names Of
Accomplices When
Hung"

Special go The world
BEGGS. July i.--"I haven't
enough nerve to be a hiiackcr. This
is my first time and Il | ever get
out OF this IN never take part IN
another" said young George Meek
"r who was taken from SAN Ivy n
group of masked mon and threat
cuod with hanging II he did not
tell them about the hiiackcrs gang
which has been tcrrorizlug this
place.
The officers were handcuffed to
trees while young Meoker is said
to have been lifted from the ground
by ropo that had been thrown
over limb OF tree In n lonely
spot near this city. The officers
cou!a not help hearing whatever
confession Meekcr made. lilo was
returned 20 Jail In about an hour
after he had been taken away.
Two days nfterward n squad Of
officers surrounded the Rhodes
home northwest Of this place and
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05
CHEMICALS TO LAY
DUST STIRS RIOT
Residents of Bristow Pre-
fer Dirt to Use of
Water
COLLECTION BUREAU
DeMolay Chapter Enrolls 25
Boys; Plan to Entertain
Farmers at Fair
sneclnl 10 The World.

Special TO The World.
BRISTOW, July i.--Use OF
chemicals to lay the dust on
Eleventh avenue almost caused a
riot when lrate neighbors OF the
chemical user notified the water
superintendent that the water con-
servation ordinance recently passed
by the city council on account OF a
serious water shortage here, had
been violated.
The chemical sprinkled over the
chat street has an affinity for the
moisture in the air and precipitates
Il. thereby being as effective as a
soaking rain for laying the dust.
according 10 c. O. Beaver, who pur-
chased the chemical to provide for
his own comfort.
1t worked so we'll that the neigh
bors, who we're hot and dry. grew
hotter on the theory that the water
law had been violated.
mot a drop" said G. O. Beaver TO
the city water commissioner, who
nearly drove the wheels off his Ford
to arrive at the scene, The law still
is supreme on Eleventh avenue"
City Water Commissioner Malcolm
MORRISON is still busy explaining how
the chemical works when the phone
rings, which Is at frequent intervals.
Form Credit Bureau.
Organization OF the collection de-
partment OF the Bristow Retail
Merchants association so that IL
operates not only in every city in
Creek county but in practically every
city in the state has been completed.
In every city where there is n
merchants organization the local
merchants have a representative.
who is ready and willing to CO.
operate with them in credit and col
lection matters.
II. A Hutchinson is manager OF
the collection department of the
local retailers. Every step in the
collection Of accounts can be han
died by the office without outside
legal aid until a case comes up in
court.
Farmers May Win Cattle.
Bristow chapter OF the order OF
De Molay was organized here. There
are 25 boys who are members OF
the new organization. Members OF
the Sapulpa chapter Of the order put
on the degree work.
Farmers day at the Creek County
fair next fan at which several head
Of fine cattle arc to be given away
to farmers OF the county Is a trade
stunt that will be put on by the
members OF the Bristow Retail
merchants association.
Each farmer attending will be
required to register at Retail Mer-
chants headquarters on the grounds
and will he given a chance on each
of the cattle
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05
= Southwest Missouri

MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo, July 4.
The local Masonic order will erect
new $4,000 temple in the near
future. Plans for the building are
now being drawn by the Hacken-
lively q Mark, architects, Of Spring
field.
SPRINGFIELD. Mo-, July "A
bond issue OF 100000 probably will
be put before Springfield voters
shortly. The bonds would be used
TO construct a complete storm
sewer system.
REPUBLIC, Mo. July 4.-The
local fire department has Just
RECEIVED new fire truck which is to
be added to the equipment OF the
department. Several eXtinguishers
and additional hose also were
purchased by the department.
WEST PLAINS. Mo, July 4.-,The
new gymnasium under construction
at the local high school is nearing
completion, IL Is one story In height
and Will bc so by 100 feet.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05

captured two men named Buck Col.
linsworth and Bugger rod, suspect
ed of being implicated with Meekcr
In holding up Newton Crawford and
l., O.. Kelly.
II is thought that members OF
the same gang robbed tho road
camp, when property and money
valued Rt nearly $500 was stolen
from men working on tho Okmui-
geo BCgEs road,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05

|TFTTNT 10 TTW VOID
PAWHUSkA, July 4.--w. r. Van
Nortc, who has been Midland Valley
railroad agent here for several
months has received an appoints
mcnt as general agent This gives
him charge Of tho entire terminal
here.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05
Extra Fourth Train.

Special 70 Tho world.
SALINA, July I The X. q. &
G. is running an extra train all this
week 10 accomodate the crowd
coming to this city for the celebra-
ton of the Fourth and the opening
OF Radium springs. Reduced rates
have also been made.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05

ing that the VI. x. g. T is in the
hands OF receiver and under the
supervision Of the courts ana warm
ing persons that all violations will
be treated as contempt of court.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05
KATY GUARDS PROPERTY
ScVcnty-flyc Shopmcn on Two Roads
NJ MCAlcstcr Now ON "NnCatlon"

NtNthIl-IINr NhONniCn on Two NOlHs
nt MCAlcstcr Now ON Vacation"
Special 80 The World.
McALESTER. July 1T is not
anticipated that there viii be any
disturbances here as n result Of the
shopmen's strike, there being only
about 20 strikers on both the
Missouri, Kansas 4 Texas railroad
and the Rock Island at McAlcstcr
and llallcyvillc.
Application was made by the Katy
10 thu shcritfs office for the ap-
pointment OF five deputies to be used
as guards at bridges and other
important points in the county
Phcnrds are being posted announc-
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05
Southern Kansas

Ell DORADO, Kan, July 4.-Suit
for $5,300.SS damages has been filed
in the district court by O. j. Feger,
of Augusta, against the Lakeside Re-
filming company. Feger alleges he suf-
fered severe injuries to a leg when
he slipped while carrying gener-
ator which belonged to the defend
ant company. The accident occurred
the first of the year.
OTTAWA, Kan, July 4,-This city
dedicated its tourist camp recently
with a free Dutch lunch, served to
nearly three hundred persons. The
camp site includes a new shelter
house, brick ovens, water facilities
and other conveniences and is sur
rounded by fine shade trees.
LAWRENCE, Kan, July 4.-The
average attendance at Haskell in
stltute for last winter WAS 700, ac-
cording to figures just announced by
Superintendent II. y. PEARS. This
makes a new record for the Indian
school attendance.
PARSONS. Kan, July A thief
raided the chicken house of CHIEF
OF Police j. w. Williamson a month
aeo and stole u prize pullets. Yes
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05

The water of a lake tha, his been
discovered I'm siberia is 20 rich in
carbonate OF soda that soap factory
m-LII hn n.lnhlLahch nnlr lt.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05

terday morning when he went to
feed the flock the missing fowls were
in his garden, trying to get In the
chicken yard.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05

JENNY LIND, Ark, July A.
Clark & Bailey Mercantile store was
burglarized and three loads of mer-
chandise, including silk hosiery, silk
shirts. mems suits. fine shoes, etc.
entailing a loss OF $1,000 were taken.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05

LOCUST GROVE. July 4.-work
on the construction OF the high line
OF Grand river. contract for which
has been lot TO the oklahoma Elcc-
trio Construction company for St3.-
400. Is expected TO commence with
I'm few days. and the Job Is To be
finished 10y September I. Eight bids
were submitted, the highest being
$1S,905.0O.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05

BRISTOW. July 4-Culminating
an intensive mcmbership knights OF
Pythlas campaign conducted here
the past two weeks hy District Dep
uty X. 5. Melville. OF tulsa. tho local
lodge initiated class OF 90 candl-
dates into the lodge hero this week.
The dflil team Of Silver Plume
lodge. OF Tulsa, put on the degree
work
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05
Northern Texas

FORT WORTH. Texas, July A.
BoOtlegging conditions around Mount
Pleasant and Titus county have i'm
proved more than 500 per cent, ac-
Cording TO T.. A. Turner, prohibition
enforcement agent, who returned
from a trip to East Texas. Prohibit
tion agents captured 26 stills near
Mount Pleasant during the last 20
days, Turner stated.
DENTON, Texas. July 4.-The city
commission has passed an ordinance
which consolidates the sewer depart
ment and the water ahd light de-
partment of the city All these utili-
ties are municipal owned, and by
consolidation of the departments IL
is felt that all can be more advan-
tageously operated.
SMITHVILLE, Texas, July I'll.
G.. Hocutt, an employe OF a local
oil mill. has fallen heir TO a division
OF an estate in Missouri valued at
several million dollars 1t is reported.
DALLAS. Texas, July Gam
paignng by radio was tried here last
night when Judge Felix u. Robert
son. candidate for district Judge,
broadcast a speech over WRR, the
city radio station. A few minutes
after the speech had been broad
casted. n man telephoned the Judge
and told him that he had heard the
speech at Lancaster, and that he
would vote for him.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05

FORT SMITH, Ark, July 4.-Joe
c. Irwin, who is in charge OF the To-
eating survey OF the Postal high
way between Fort Smith and Nc
Alester. okla, Is in Fort Smith 20
spend the national holiday with rela-
tives.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05

are out on strike at the Midland VAL
ley railroad here. but no delays In
train service have been occasioned.
All trains have been moved on time.
as men have been employed TO do all
but skilled work.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05
Oklahoma

PAwHUsKA, July Alive m
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05

GREENWOOD, Ark, July A.
Trial OF an alleged woman burglar
is the high light announced for the
July term Of circuit court which
opened at Greenwood Monday morn
ing. opal Baxter. Fort Smith girl,
Is to be tried for alleged completely
in burglarizng several homes In
Hartford. Midland and Mansfield.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05

NOwATA, July 4.---P. s. Powell
has resigned as vice president OF tho
First National bank and will devote
all hi. time TO his oil interests at
Tulsa and san Antonio, Texas
STILWELL, July According to
custom Of many years standing the
Stilwell Fire department will stage
their regular annual picnic on Friday
and Saturday, July 2l and %.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-05
Northwest Arkansas

HARRISON. Ark, July Al. *.
Jones, registrar of the United States
land office, is In receipt of a wire
from Commissioner Spry of the gem
eral land office at Washington,
stating that the land office here, re-
Gently closed by the department, is
to be reopened.
CONWAY, Ark. July 4.--Collapse
OF one or more piers OF the bridge
across Cadro creek at Gleason, on
the road connecting Conway and
Morrilton. caused the structure to
be closed TO traffice and travellers
between Little Rock and Fort Smith
are warned TO take the Damascus
highway from Conway to Wooster,
thence to Plumberville. on the regu-
lar route.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-23
STOMACH UPSET?
Get at the Real Cause-Take
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets.

That's what thousands of stomach
sufferers are doing now. Instead Of
taking tonics, or trying to patch up
poor digestion. they are attacking the
real cause OF the acknowledged
liver and disorde-ed bowels.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse
the liver in soothing. healing way
When the liver and bowels are per-
forming their natural functions, away
goes indigestion and stomach troubles
Have you bad taste, coated tongue.
poor appetite, lazy, don't-care feeling.
no ambition or energy, trouble with
undigested foods? Take Olive Tablets
the substitute for calomel.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil. You will know them by
their olive color. They do the work
without gripping, cramps or pain.
Take one or two at bedtime for
quick relief. Eat what you like. Is
cents and 80 cent?,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-23
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

question by writing Every Evening lnfor-
nation Bureau, Frederic y; Haskjn. dircc- |
Tor, Washinston d. Q. This ofisr applies
NOT sivr advice on legal medical and
financial matters. Ii does not attempt to
settle domestic troubles nor to undertake
your quss lions plainly and briefly Give
full name and address and enclose two
rents In stamps for return postage. All
&. Q. What per cent of the heat of
an ordinary stove goes UP the CHM
ney? How much when a hot water or
steam plant is used? +. s. w.
A. The Bureau Of Mines says that
it depends entirely on the skill used in
caring for fires. Under test conditions
about 20 per cent of heat Ia absorbed
by hot water plant and about 50
per cent in a steam plant. Average
householders utilize about 80 per cent
of heat during the heating season,
The efficiency OF stove varies with
the way II 10 operated. If a large stove
is used and not forced it is quite ef-
flclcnt. say between 60 and 20 per
cent. but II a small stove is forced the
efficiency Will drop as low as 20 per
cent.
O. What proportion of the dia-
monds found come from Africa?
T. Il. II.
A.! South African diamond fields
yield about es per cent OF the total
product.
Q. At the present time. does the
Federal tax on intoxicants pay for
prohibition enforcement? A. NJ. B.
A. In 1921 the total taxes on dis
titled spirits was sS2.5ss, ,065o1. In
the same year s7,5o0.oO was appropri-
ated for enforcement of prohibition
by the Federal government.
@. Are there any colored Catholic
priests? 7. w. N.
A. In 1920 there were four in this
country. Father Augustus Titon was
the first colored priest appointed in
the United States. He was ordained
in the Propaganda at Rome in 1883.
He was pastor of.St. Monicas Church.
Chicago. until his death in 1902.
Q, Is bluing a dye or a bleach
NJ. n. V.
A. The Department of Agriculture
says that biuing is dye which neu-
tralizes the yellow in clothes, thus
making them white.
Q. Can a baUister-at-law from
England get any exemption If he
wishes to practice in America? A. l.. G.
A. Each state prescrbes it's own
rules and regulations with reference
TO admission to the bar. These ARE
not uniform. Most of them require
the applicant to pass an examination
and if he can do so. and will sub
scribe to the oath of Office he will be
admitted to practice regardless OF
where he obtained his legal education
The oath of office is usually to the
effect that the applicant will support
the Constitution and laws of thc
United States, and the Constitution
and laws of the particular State il
which he makes application for ad
mission.
Q. How much space will a poun,
of floor wax cover? r. S
A. Under ordinary conditions, floor
wax should cever about 1000 equart
feet to the pound.
Q. How tall is horse that is Il
hands high? r.. S. J
a. Using the hand as measur,
originated in early times, and foul
inches has been accepted as the stand.
ard measurement when speaking o
a hand. Hence, horse Is hands higf
would be ) feet high.
Q. When was the New York So
ciety for the Suppression OF Vice
started? $ NJ
A. 1t was founded in 1873 by An.
thony Comstock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-23
R1PPLING RHYMES.
By Walt Mason.
RED BLOOD.

The red blood fiction of these
times is much concerned with
doom; for passing souls the
churchbell chimes, and grave
Yards have a boom; the heroes,
stepped in CORY crimes, are
agents of the tomb. The cowboy
still infests the scene and plies
his smoking gun. although his
grave has long been green, his
tribal race is run, and henry
cars burn gasoline where once
= he had his fun. And in the
north the killers wade through
snow, day after day, and dig a
pathway with a spade to peo-
pie they would slay, and1Hfafay
vengeful debts are paid in blood.
the good old way In murder
ships the weapons pop, fired by
pirate crowd, and able sea-
men reel and drop, all ready for
the shroud; this is the hectic
sort of STOP our scRoolboys are
allowed. l ask no wishy- -washy
fare for growing girls and boys;
tactful murder here and there
the healthy soul enjoys, but
when there's bloodshed every
where, it wearies and annoys.
And kids are prone 10 say.
"Gadzooks. We find it written
down, in wholesome, red-blood,
he-men books, by authors of
renown, that blood should flow
in crimson brooks, so We'll shoot
up the town." ! have three
bullets in my shanks, and seven
rusty nails, the outcome Of
exultant pranks by boys who
read such tales, and ] am num-
bered with the cranks for filing
kicks and walls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-30

plying the J. +. Forsyth's bungalow
for the summer. MIR. Gruvcr left
sunday night on the late train for
New York.
MIR. and Mrs. Hugh Miller. OF Rap
pahannock County. were visitors in
town Friday
Miss Eleanor Woodmcn. OF Phila-
dclphia. Is the guest OF her aunt,
Mrs. Raflio.
Mrs. J. W. Brewer and little daugh-
tor. Jane. who have been living In
Pittsburgh. Pa. for the past few
months. are expected home about the
FRS; OF the month.
W. +. Sibcrt and son, Leon. OF
Spcrryviiie, attended the bail game
here Thursday.
Neville Hall. OF Ouantico, spent the
weekend with his parents. MIR and
Mrs y. y. Hall
Miss Elizabeth Millar is spend
iug some time In Washington. as tho
guest OF Mrs. Fcnton Bradford.
Mrs. Amos Scott returned recent
~ from Il visit to Washington. u. G.
Mrs. w. +. Carson and daughter,
Virginia. spent Thursday In Win
chester.
Miss Luck Buck returned to Wash
ington sunday. after spending some
time with her parents here.
Miss Leah Mcnifec. OF Philadelphia
is the guest of her parents in Cen
trial City.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-30

ten Mountain. The snake measured
four feet and had eleven rattlcs and
one button.
Miss jamie Lee Borden left last
week for months visit with her
iupi. Mrs. T. l.. Slime. near Winches-
Ter. and relatives in Bioomcry. w. Va
Mrs T.. y. Allen and daughters.
Miss Arden ana Winifred. and son.
Melvin. OF i.ynchburg. motored here
saturday, and are visiting Mrs. II. II.
Ramcy. They expect to spend sew
crai weeks here.
Miss Eleanor Balthis spent last
week in liagcrstown with her mother,
who has been critically IL
l. H. Chamberlain and family mo-
torcd here saturday from their home.
In Warrcnton, and spent the day at
Matin Hi!l. MIR. Chamberlain Will
remain here for a fishing trip while
Mrs. Chamberlain and family re-
turned 10 Warrcnton Saturday even
ing.
MIR and Mrs. f. s. Tavcnncr. Jr.
were sunday guests at tho home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. r NJ Zca.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-30
WOODSTOCK

Woodstock. VA, July 2?.--Misses
Lena Glenn and Mamie Stambach and
Maynard Rothgcb and George VoIgt.
OF Luray. were visitors in Woodstock
"Wednesday.
MIR. and Mrs. Roy Ewors. OF Wash
!ngton, ID. C.. are visiting Mrs. Ewcrs'
parents. MIR. and Mrs. T. l.. Stultz
Miss GlayGs Bauscrman. of Wash.
ington. is visiting her uncle and aunt,
Mr. and Mrs. j. NJ. Bauscrman
NJ Wendcr and, son. simon. J. w
Johnson and Abe Novick motored TO
Baitimor" sunday afternoon for Il
few days visit.
DR. II, ~ kncislcy. OF IIagerstown.
was week end visitor in Woodstock
Miss Pearl cline has returned from
few days visit with her cousins.
Mir. ana Mrs. W l.. Newman. and
Mrs. WIkic Rohr who. with families.
are spending "a vacation at Seven
FuuntainS
Work has begun on the extension
Of the concrete pavement OH tht
west Side OF Main Street from the
Knc.sley Brothers building to the
corner OF High Street The modern
pavement on the opposite side Of the
street has been completed 10 Ander-
sons corner.
Miss Ethel Irwin returned to her
homo in HarrisonhurE saturday at
ter visit to friends and relatives
here.
II. G. Carter. former proprietor of
Orkney Springs. and one time citizen
Of Woodstock. was visitor in town
today.
Or. William Cline. who fractured
his shoulder by "a fall several week s
ago on the pavement. has reSained
the use OF his arm TO slight ex-
tent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-30
STRASDl re

STRASBURG. VA, July 29-Mr.
and Mrs Mahlon Davis spent from
Tuesday until Saturday as the guests
OF Mr. and Mrs. .. NJ. Wilson
Mir and Mrs. !. II Chandler. Har-
old and Clyde Chandler and J. X.
Chandler motorcd to Elktor Sunday.
DR. ana Mrs. II T. lIopewcll spent
sunday in EdinburE.
Mrs y p. McInturm lcf, Saturday
for Front Royal, where she will spend
several days.
Mrs. John PETER left Thursday for
Winchester Memorial hospital. where
he viii be treated for the removal
OF "A goitre.
Misses Corinne Bruin and Esther
Bell Melvin motored from Baltimore
TO the homo OF y. c. S;ickley Fri
day Miss Melvin returned To her
home Monday morning. while Miss
Bru!n will remain here for an indcu
mite visit.
Mrs. J. r. Fitzpatrick and son.
Thomas. Of Tyc River. are visiting
Mrs. Fitzpatrick's sister, Mrs. a. G..
StiCklcy.
Misses Martha Chandler and Olive
Spenrler LETT Monday for two
weeks visit TO friends In Frederick
Junction and Baltimore, Md.
G. L. Chandler spent several days
last week In baltimore at the homa
Of Rev. Joe Balth!s.
Miss Nina SpcnGlcr. who is en-
ploycd in Baltimore, spent sunday In
Sirashurg with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. W. Spcnglcr,
DR.. and Mrs. w. II. Fahrney. Of
Timbervillc. were Sunday guests at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs l.. <. Fair
ncy.
Mr and Mrs G. a. EOcrsolo and
children spent Saturday in Front
Royal
Miss Virginia Campbell, returned
Thursday from a three weeks visit
with her sister. Mrs. Charles, In
Front Royal
risonhurW and Mrs. and Mrs G IL
with Mr.. and Mrs. T.. T.. Grove
y group OF farmers working along
the lin" OF cooperative marketing
have organized Il cooperative enter
prise the Valley Agriculture Cor
pora;iOn. TO market farm products
direct to the consumer This orani-
cation seeks to cooperate with the
farmers and local EXCHANGES and will
return i;s profits to the producers
nnd consumers. John q. Bowman. of
stephens City. is the general man
aver OF the Waco" farms
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Hump Chilcs. Of,
Richmond. arrived Saturday night
for visit with MIR. ChiIcs' parents
MIR. and Mrs. c, NJ. Chiles
w. j. Flanagan killed n rattle
snake sunday as he was on his way
10 the Mclnturff cabin on Massanut