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A FEARLESS EXPONENT OF RIGHT AND JUSTICE THE TULSA STAR OUR SUBSCRIPTION LIST MAKES A VALUABLE MEDIUM FOR ADVERTISING Official Organ of The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, And The Knights And Ladies of Harmony of The World, Oklahoma Jurisdiction A Merry Christmas to Everybody! Lawyer Harrison Tulsa Lawyer Harrison to Address Tulsa League Sunday The Local Business League will hold its usual Sunday afternoon mass meeting in the Dreamland Theatre Sunday afternoon. The principal speaker of the day will be Hon. Wm. H. Harrison, of Oklahoma City, who will tell of his fight in the U. S. Supreme Court against the "Jim Crow" law. The program in full follows: Business League Program, Dreamland Theatre, Sunday, December 20, at 3:30 o'clock, P. M. 1 Music ..... First Baptist Chorus 2 Invocation. 3 Music ..... First Baptist Choir 4 Quotations ..... General Music .. First Bapst Choir 4 Quotations .. General 5 Solo .. Mrs. M. M. Martin 6 Address .. Hon. Wm. Harrison 7 Benediction. The local business League will meet Monday night in the Woods building. Come out. "Jury Got Religion Before Verdict." ATTIESBURG, Miss., Dec. 12.—Helen Elliott, a Negro woman, convicted of retailing liquor unlawfully, has asked that the verdict be set aside and a new trial granted, on the ground that while the jury was considering her case, it attended en masse the Andrews revival tent meetings and "got religion," then promptly found her guilty. She sets forth that the revival sermon theme was "Wine Is a Mocker and Strong Drink Is Raging." In The Pu he Public E In The Public Eye In The Public Eye FREEMAN CHIEF F. N. BURNS Of the Tulsa Police Department lows, who will give a Christmas This Department, also Chief of be a Christmas Dinner to the This city Of the Tulsa Police Department, also Chief of Tulsa Good Fellows, who will give a Christmas Dinner to the poor Kiddies of This city Of the Tulsa Police Department, also Chief of Tulsa Good Fellows, who will give a Christmas Dinner to the poor Kiddies of This city Vol. 3, No. 7 The Leading Race Paper in The State of Oklahoma High School Bldg. Damaged By Fire The Colored high school of this city was slightly damaged by fire last Tuesday afternoon and as a result no school will be held in that building until after the holidays. The fire was caused by a defective flue. The damage done will not exceed $100.00. Free Christmas At Fjrst Baptist A free Xmas dinner for the poor of the East End will be served at the first Baptist Church, Christmas day, under the auspices of a special committee appointed for that purpose. Service will be held at 11 o'clock Xmas morning and the dinner will follow the Xmas service. Special entertainment will be featured during the holidays for the young people, but old people are not barred. A Xmas tree will bear the usual burden Christmas eve. ublic Eye t, also Chief of Tulsa Good Feet as Dinner to the poor Kiddies of city TULSA, OKLAHOMA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 1914. --- In The Public Eye M. B. COMMISSIONER THOMAS J. QUINN Executive Head of the Police and Fire Departments of Tulsa Husband Foils Wife's Elopement Wife of Cafe Man is Party to A Domestic Scandal WOMAN HAD PLANNED TO LEAVE HUSBAND WITH POOL HALL MAN James Cheatham, proprietor of the Cheatham Cafe on N. Greenwood was almost made a widower last Thursday night by the sloopment of his wife with Jake Thomas a gambler and conductor of a pool hall on N. Greenwood. Thomas it seems had been taking meals at the Cheatham Cafe for some time and Mrs. Cheatham who is a very pretty woman had served him. They had often ate at the same table and Thomas soon be came enamored with her. Mr. Cheatham had noticed their undue familiarity, but kept his troubles to himself. the picture show. She dressed her two little daughters and took them to the New Lincoln Theatre. Mr. Cheatham lied downh across the bed in the rear of the cafe and went to sleep. While he slept Murtice Brooks a wsman who was employed as waitress at the cafe went into the room and got all of Mrs. Cheathams and children's clothes which had been packed in two suit cases and took them to the express office. The night chef became suspicious and arousing Mr. Cheatham told him what had happened. Mr. Cheatham went to the theatre and found his wife and his two little Thursday night Mrs. Cheatham told her husband she was going to the picture show. She dressed her two little daughters and took them to the New Lincoln Theatre. Mr. Cheatham lied down across the bed in the rear of the cafe and went to sleep. While he slept Murtice Brooks a wsman who was employed as waitress at the cafe went into the room and got all of Mrs. Cheathams and children's clothes which had been packed in two suit cases and took them to the express office. The night chef became suspicious and arousing Mr. Cheatham told him what had happened. Mr. Cheatham went to the theatre and found his wife and his two little girls outside. He took his children by their hands and led them to the Continued on page 8 Subscription $1.00 Per Ye a Christmas At Bardons Christmas At Bardons TULSA'S LEADING PAWN BROKER IS REAL PHILLANTHROPIST While the problem of selecting a suitable gift for some friend or loved one is foremost in your mind it would be well for you to consider two things, to-wit: The value of the gift and the service it will be to the party to receive it; and where your money will go fartherest in getting what you want. The depression of business which has swept over the country together with the high cost of living will make it very hard for some of us to remember our friends and loved ones as has probably been our custom during the Xmas holidays, but this is no cause for dispair to the people of Tulsa, because there is at least one place in this city where the highest values in Jewelry, diamonds, watches, musical instruments, and a thousand other kinds of appropriate Xmas gifts may be purchased for the lowest possible prices, and where the purchaser will be absolutely satisfied with the remarkable bargains offered. This place is none other than Dick Bardons, the leading Pawn Broker in the State, who has an unbroken and an unequaled record for giving value received and more. No one has ever purchased an article from Dick Bardon and returned it dissatisfied. This is a record of which Mr. Bardon is very proud. It has always been easy for Mr. Bardon to give perfect satisfaction to his many patrons because he will not purchase or take in anything less than the standard values and he always delights in selling the highest values in everything for less than it is possible to buy the same any other place. For a number of years Mr. Bardon has conducted a high class Loan office in this city and during this time has made many friends because of his fair and kind treatment of his patrons, who are found among the wealthiest people of the city as well as the middle and poorer classes. While he is of course realizing a fair profit from his business Mr. Bardon is not by any means selfish, nor is he strictly speaking, conducting the business for personal gain. He is more a public phillonthropist than he is a Pawn Broker inasmuch as he never overlooks an opportunity to help those who need help and who he believes to be worthy of it. Everybody knows Dick Bardon and no body dislikes him. What better recommendation could any man have than this? This accounts for his enormous success. Everybody knows they will get a square deal when they go to his place. For years it has been the custom of Mr. Bardon to help others to make others happy during the Xmas holidays by enabling them to buy personal articles for themselves or friends at remarkably low prices. This Xmas he has an assortment of high class jewelry, watches, diamonds, etc., which he offers at prices unheard of before, anywhere and invites all of his patrons to come in and allow his force of able salesmen to assist them in selecting what they want. Mr. Bardon, himself, assisted by his very kind and courteous wife will lend every assistance possible to see that each customer is satisfied before leaving the place. Now do not worry any longer about what you should send the dear ones for a Xmas present, or because your money is short. Go to Dick Bardons, Main near first Street and he will help you. ween ALLIES ADVANCING IN WESTERN AREA Both the German and French Official Reports Tell of Vigorous Offensive. RUSSIANS STOP THE GERMANS Trey Finally @lock Advance of the Kaiser's Acmy on Waramm, and | Gand ba thelone (Summary of Fvents.) Beth the German and French wificial reports continue evidence that the Allies’ offensive move ment is beginning to gather inn- petas and ia meeting with stab horn resistance from the German troops, whe have been left to hold the Western line while their com radea are battling with the Kaw siang in the Vast. The Freneh have heen particularly active in the Woevre region, where they have been trying to cut off the German force which projects like an atrow head to St. Mihiel on the Meuse Mare Fighting Around the Ypres. The German report shows that Gen oral Joftre’s man have reached a point midway between Bt, Miniel and Pont- a Mone, we they must hare got actoms the German Vine of comment cations, but they lost six handred ten n prisoners and a large number of killed and wounded, In the same re xin the Wrench claim to have mate sutetantial progress. There has alno ‘wen more fighting around Ypres— that tone of contention in Flanders, Allies Claim Gains. ‘The Allien are reported trom Paris and London to be making slow but steady xalnn along the entire battle Ine in northern France and tn Bel- gum, Thin advance has been pro- +oeding for the Inst wix days, accord tog to the information, ‘The Allies have captured Roulers, in Belgium, and Armentiores, in northern Franc’, Hoth are strategie points, Germans Move Headquarters. ‘The German divisional headquarters wan removed from Roulers when shells began to fall in the town after the Hiritieh had recaptured Passchendaele, vleven miles northeast of Ypres Despite the vigorous attack being made by the allied forces, reports Indicate that the Germans have hot abandoned thelr offenalve at all points, Heavy firing is reported along the const, with the Germans bombard ing Kant Dunkirk, west ef Nieuport, The allied warnhips also are reported to have been able to get back into ae: Hon and have shelled the German po sitions, Blave Block Advance. Of the five Austro German columns which for some days appeared to be making steady progrese in thelr in vasion of Voland, three have suffered checks, according to the offielal re port from Russian headquarters, ‘The column which wan making a down ward ntroke from Miawa, on the east Priwslan frontier, and which was re: ported In one dinpateh from Petrograd to be within Mfteen miles of Warsaw, wan repulsed utter an energetic offen: sive, and under counter attacks from the Russians, was compelled to retire at nome points Germans Repulsed. The attacks of the main German column which had ite front on the Hino betwoen Lads and Lowler, and whieh came down diagonally from Thorn, wore dolivered with great force, but, according to the Russian aocount, wore repulsed with heavy Jonwos to the favaders, That the Ger- mans attached great Importance to the success of their attack here ts shown by the fact that in the two days they faced the Russtan trenches seven thnes and wore driven back by a murderous fire, Didn't Relieve Cracow. The other column which haw suf fored tw that composed of German and Austrian troops which has been trying fo outfank the Ruslan left south of Cracow, In this case it was the Ruw sians Who assumed the offensive, and they claim that after a tonactous re sistance they defeated the Gormans, taking several guns and 2,000 pris oners. Pursuing the Russians, The Gormana-declare they are pur suing tho Russians to the south and woutheast of Lode, Several American correspondents were with the Rue slan army when the battle of Lody vroke, but nothing has been heard from them for several days. Kvident. Sy they are onder the hand of a strict camaorani) Gerviac Pally « Warder ‘The marvetouw reenvery of the Sar. views and their defeat of four Aus trian army cnrpa which iad penetrat- od halt way across Servi emaina the wonder of military men The crown prints, in an adidirens to Iie troops, told them that they fad “beaten and pushed the enemy with a rapidity 1 heard of im military Matory.” ‘The shattered Aautrian right wing cromaed the Drina into Bownta, where it was attacked by the Montenigrins near Viahegrat and had to leave am cAher tofl of prisoners, killed and wounded a4 war material, The par suing Serviana also picked ap another five thowand priacmers act some gas and munitions. Sere Win Big Victory. An ‘tportant Anatrian detest fe Femni2 is now an eatabfiahed fact. The Servians drove 2 wedge into the center of the Avstrian forces, shatter- ing fowr army corps, which are now im Sight. The masa of prisoners and captored material fs so great that it cannot he tabulated. The Servians are pushing the pur- wit vigorously and saceesatully. The romda tn the rear of the Servian army are blocked with incoming prisoners who apoear satiated that their ordeal la over. British Win at Sea. The Uritiah have retaliated for the tecent German naval vietory in the somthern Pacific ty sinking tour of the German warships whieh sank the Monmouth and the Good Hope. The German cruisers Scharnhorst, Gnelae nau and Latpnig were deatroyed east A the Falkland talands, in the south Atlantic, in a battle December %. Tuo chher German cruisers, the Nutnberg and Dresden, excaped. They were pursued five hundred miles, The Natubers was finally sunk. The Drew ten, badly crippled, got into the ‘Mtraite of Magellan. The PBritish squRAron was cotmpoRed of nine bat- tledhips, some of them the largest and newent in the navy. This avenging ‘fled wan about twice the strength of the) German group. wo colliers were captured. At the fame time a xquadron of British and Japanese warships sank three German merchantmen off the coast of Terra del Fuego. } Italy Makes Protest. flaly has reiterated its urgent de- mapd for satiefaction to the Sublime Votte for the toretble removal of G. A. Richardson, the British consul at Ro- deida, from the Italian consulate, where he had taken refuge, and for bis Immediate Mberation. It Is understood that Germany haw advised the Con- stantinople government to satiety Italy's demand and thus avold complt- cations, Brussels to Pay Big Bounty. A Berlin dispatch #ays Brussels and suburbs have decided to pay the war len of forty-five million marks (11% million dollars) imposed by Germany, by means of special taxes payable up to June 16, 1916, Sweden's Ire Ie Rising. A press dixpateh from Copenhagen faye that it in stated from Stock holm that twenty-five floating, mines have been observed on ihe trade ‘routes in the Haltic near the Finish ‘coast, The mines are believed to have been lald by Germans, Great indig- nation Is expressed in Stockholm, as in the last few days three Swedish shipping disasters have oceurred at the cost of fifty Hves. ee er The king of Saxony with his _ troops has joined the armies of hia war lord, the emperor of | | Germany, TULSA OKLA. STAR ssiaasensasesantinmensneiiaasiadpialaaansane Lowe | UFE WORK GOES SP IN sMoaE! a | A fee } Sc Socgmmey 7 ie “oti ae NS THOMAS A. EDISON PPL LALA LLLP LLL LLL EDISON ELECTRIC PLANT BURNED FIRE WIPES OUT INVENTOR'S HUGE FACTORY. 2,00 Workmen Thrown Out of Em ployment; To Rebuild at Once— —toss Will Reach $7,000,000. West Orange, N. J—Fire destroyed virtually the entire main plant of the Edison Company here causing damage esimated at nearly $7,000,000 with in- surance that Is expected will reduce the loss to approximately $5,000,000. An entire square block of modern reinforced concrete buildings which were supposed to be fireproof was burned out by the flames. ‘The only bullding saved in the block was the laboratory building, containing valu- able scientific machinory under the {mmediate supervision of the inven- tor, Thomas A. Edison, Special et- forts made to save this structure wera “successful. It 4 estimated that about 3,000 men and women will be temporarily thrown out of work because of the fire. In all about 7,000 persons were em- ployed at the plant, but as the storage battery building across the street from the main plant was saved, with other buildings nearby it will be possible to keep more than half the force em- ployed Four firemen were injured in fight- ing the blaze and were taken to a hospital, but are not thought to be seriously burt. “Although I am more than 67 years of age, I'll start all over again tomor- row,” said Mr. Edison. “I am pretty weli burned out, but tomorrow there will be mobilization here and the debris will be cleared away if It is cooled sufficiently, and 1 will go right to werk to reconstruct the plant.” ‘The inventor expressed himself thus ‘as hoe stood watching the flames lick up building after building of his mam. moth electrical plant, started, it 1s thought, probably by an explosion tn the inspection building, one of the smaller frame structures. This build. ing was quickly a mass of flames and the spread of the fire to other structures nearby was rapid. The quantities of chemicals in same of the larger buildings made the work of fighting the fire extremely dificult as the fireman were constantly in danger of injury. JOSEPH SMITH, MORMON, DEAD. Had Dictated Affairs of Latter Day Sainte, 64 Years. Independence, Mo.—A revelation re colved by Joseph Smith, president of the reorganized church of the Latter Day Saints, eight years ago desig: nating as his successor his eldest son, lifted from the chureh the burden of choosing a new leader upon the death here of the patriarch who for fifty four years had presided over the on ganization, The son, Frederick M. Smith, since his father announced the divine revelation in 1906, automatical ly becomes head of the church, The new president ts 37 years old. His designation to succeed his father was ratified by the general conference shortly after the father announced the revelation. Although he was blind and during the last days suffered frequent rushes of pain, President Smith, 82 years of age, in his final hours showed a cheer ful humor. When in Town Call at The People’s Cafe 2 North Boston First Class Meals Served at All Hours. Open Day and Night. J. L. LOCKARD, Prop. WELDY BROS. STAPLE AND FANCY-GROCERIES FRESH AND CURED MEATS AND LARD. - Buy and Sell Cattle, Hogs, Veal arid all Kinds of Live Stock. We Do Our Own Killing. 21 E. First St. Phone 1158 Tulsa, Okla. rere errr C. O. Winterbringer. Guy W. McCollogh. NURSE REGISTER MOWBRAY UNDERTAKING CO. Phone 329—86—911. 125 Second St. = TULSA, OKLA. PRR RAR nnn rrr Notary Public, Phone 3337 | A. AUGUSTUS GUESS | Lawyer Ten Years’ Continuous Practice. Civil and Probate Matters a Specialty. 216 E. Archer St. TULSA, OKLA. Economy Drug Co. Dealers in Fresh Drugs, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, and Other Sundries. Cold Drinks and Ice Cream a Specialty, DR. A. F. BRYANT, Prop. 108 N. Greenwood St. . TULSA, OKLA. The Anderson Grocery We are dealers in first-class line of Groceries and Market Meats. We cater to our customers. We give Special Attention to all Orders and Deliver Promptly. Try us when you Order again. L. C. ANDERSON, Proprietor PHONE 2472. 321 N. GREENWOOD ST. DON’T FORGET To see us before you have that print- ing done. Remember we are in the business to stay, and it is our purpose to make money by saving money for you, We own our own plant and do our own work, We print EVERY- THING and we guarantee to save you money, Satisfaction or no pay. The Tulsa Star Printing Go, é luisa Star Printing Go. Office 115 North Greenwood PHONE 931, TULSA, OKLA. Don’t exaggerate or misrepresent anarticle advertised in this Ppege. Dr. J. J. McKeever DENTIST All Work Guaranteed To -Give Satisfaction Phone 2157 Office, Williams Bldg AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Richard Holmes Allen, ninety-nine years old, who was born in Baltimore October 17, 1815, the son of Richard Allen and Jane Wilson, is thought to be the oldest colored man in Boston. He lives at 1 Hope place off North Russell sereet, West end. "It was only the other day I made up my mind to tell my life story, for I wanted to wait until I was 100 years old, but everybody that comes to see me said I ought to tell it now," said Mr. Allen, who, in spite of his age, looks well, sleeps well and is without a pain or ache, except once in a great while when he has a slight attack of rheumatism. Mr. Allen told the Globe reporter all about his war record, as well as his early life when he was very cruelly treated on a farm five miles out from the city of Baltimore. His story is as follows: "My grandfather, grandmother and mother's two sisters were stolen from Africa and brought to Baltimore and sold in the Woodfork jail. "A sea captain by the name of George Thompson bought them and set my grandfather and grandmother free. My mother's two sisters were in the service of the captain's wife for 28 years. "After my mother was set free I was born. My mother bound me to her mistress until I was twenty-one years old. Her mistress' name was Elizabeth Southcomb, and her husband's name was John Plummer Southcomb. "In 1824 Captain Southcomb was lost at sea. I was put out with another man named Johnson—a white man, of course—in 1827. "I endured great hardship while with him, for he treated me very creully. I stayed with him until 1835. He often came home drunk and abused me. "Once he came home from the city, and being enraged at something that happened to him, he took revenge out of me. This time he locked me up in a smokehouse for an hour. It was in the month of August, and it was the hottest day that summer. "He made a fire in the smokehouse. He called an old lame man named Stepney and told him I was baking to death in the smokehouse. Then he opened the door and called for me to come out, but I didn't come out fast enough to please him. "He had an idea that Mr. Stepney would highly approve of his cruel action of me, but he didn't. Instead, Mr. Stepney and Johnson got into an argument, Stepney telling him he had no right to treat me in such a cruel manner, Mr. Stepney, as a result of the argument, struck old man Johnson several blows, knocking him down. "I was a small boy when I became free, and started out to make my own living. I have been with all kinds of people in my years, bad and good, with sailors, gamblers, thieves, and have been with the very best people in the world. "In 1863 I came to Boston and enlisted to fill up the quota of Ward six under John S. Damrell. At that time I served in the Fifth cavalry. I am a member of Grand Army Post Robert Bell, whose headquarters are on Joy street. "During the Civil war I served in the Bucktail regiment of Pennsylvania under Captain Taylor. I was with my regiment at the battle of Bull Run, I During the National Negro Business league convention at Muskogee, Okla., it was stated that 2,000,000 Negroes living in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas now have under their control, as owners and renters, about $300,000,000 worth of farm property and own 60,000 farms, containing 6,000,000 acres of land, with farm property, land, live stock and farming implements worth $200,000,000. Eight million of the colored people of the South still live in the country districts, sometimes in the ratio of six or seven to one white man. Steel water mains which have been in constant use at New Bedford, Mass., du'ng the last 17 years, have recently been inspected and show evidence of a life of more than forty-five years before corrosion destroys them. An apple tree owned by S. W. Alexander of Los Angeles, Cal., is exciting interest through the fact that, in the last year, it has had two crops, giving each time a different variety of apple. also at another time served with the Fifth Wisconsin regiment." Mr. Allen pointed with pride to his uniform, musket and other war utensils, and said that when he died he will be buried in his full Grand Army uniform. Mr. Allen does no work, living on the pension he receives, and he says it is quite enough, even in these hard times. He has a son and daughter living, Miss Rachel Allen and Jacob Allen. Almost 8,000 young men and women, including 1,200 Indians, have already gone from Hampton institute into the South and West, equipped in body, mind, and heart to help their race get land; build better homes, schools, and churches; and improve social and economic conditions. Many of the Hampton students have literally reconstructed, in many places, the existing community life and have brought prosperity to men and women by helping them increase their earning power, and showing them how to use to the best advantage the resources at their doors. Hampton institute aims to train Negroes and Indians to earn an honest living and serve unfailingly and unselfishly their respective races. The best white people throughout the South and West testify that Hampton has realized its aims and that they are firm believers in the value of the so-called Hampton idea of education. Hampton institute has set the pace for that form of vocational education which fits young people to work with skill and persistence, and also gives them a broad and sympathetic outlook on life. For 45 years under the efficient leadership of Gen. Samuel C. Armstrong and Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, Hampton institute has been training boys and girls for safe and sane leadership in business, in home-building, in improving church, home and social life throughout the South and West. J. E. Thompson of Clearview, Okla. which is one of several prosperous Negro settlements, represents the idea of big business among Negroes. Thompson controls 5,000 acres of farm land; furnishes employment throughout the year for many members of his race; grows crops that are worth selling, and brings the market to his products; employs the methods of scientific farming, and preaches the doctrine of keep a-pushing. The son of a slave woman, be began at the age of thirteen to farm. Today, at the age of fifty-five, Thompson actually owns 1,800 acres. He raises mules, horses, hogs and cattle. This is in contrast to his condition in 1871, when he stood on the porch of a renter's hovel and, looking longingly with his sister into a garden full of mustard, sighed: "If we only had some meat, we could cook it in plenty of mustard." Logan Morgan, who lives within four miles of Muskogee, Okla., finds that no color line is drawn in the market against his 12 and 14-ounce Alberta peaches, which bring $2 a bushel in the orchard. His 21 years of experience in the Southwest have taught him the value of remaining quietly at work and of producing among other crops "peaches that can't be beat." Morgan was married 20 years ago when he had only six bits and an $18 pony. Now they own 1,400 acres of land. A large, rich deposit of phosphate has been discovered in the valley of the Hausco river, about three hundred miles north of Valparaiso. Government engineers are preparing a report thereon, and it is believed to be of much importance, since the use of phosphate on the farm of Chile is increasing rapidly with good results. A New York homeopath, speaking at the recent convention in Atlantic City, said that conserving the eyesight was a phase of health conservation often overlooked. He said that 50 per cent of the blindness in this country was due to conditions that might have been avoided. According to figures published by the Monetary Times of Toronto, the sum total of American investments in Canada was $636,904,000 in 1913, as compared with $417,143,000 in 1911, and $279,075,000 in 1909. Eleven surveying parties will be sent out this year by the United States Geological Survey to investigate the mineral resources of Alaska. TULSA. OKLA. STAR BIDS REQUESTED ON THE CAPITOL PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITOL BUILDING TO BE OPENED JAN. 14TH. CHIEF AIM TO PREVENT DELAY All Bids to be Submitted to Legislature With Recommendations and Suggestions From Capitol Commission Oklahoma City.—The contract for the construction of the State capitol will be submitted to the forthcoming legislature for its approval or rejection, according to announcement by Chairman W. B. Anthony of the capitol building commission. Bids for the construction of the building proper have been called for by the capitol commissioners. The bids will be received on January 14, while the legislature is in session. Figures given in all of the bids will be tabulated by the commission and a statement and recommendations submitted to the legislature. The commission, it is announced, will not officially accept any bid or enter into a contract for the erection of the building until after the legislature has been given complete information concerning every bid submitted to the commission. The commission placed advertisements some time ago calling for bids, but they were recalled for various reasons, one of which was that many of the contractors who wanted to bid on the work would not have had the time, it is said, to gather the necessary information concerning prices of material, etc., by the time the commission called for the bids, which was on December 17. After the new advertisements were given out, Chairman W. B. Anthony of the commission gave out the following statement: "The reason why the commission decided to change the date for opening bids for the completion of the state capitol from December 17, 1914, to January 14, 1915, was the fact that attention of the commission had been called to the necessity for an extension of time to enable bidders on the job to complete their figures, owing to the great difficulty in getting satisfactory recommendations upon the Oklahoma stone and other materials to be used. "It was the original intention of the commission to receive bids up to December 17, and at that time to open and tabulate all the figures and prepare a recommendation to submit to the legislature when it meets in January and to request its advice as to whether or not the contract should be made in accordance with the commission's decision. "The extension of time for receiving bis will not change this policy for it is the intention of the commission as soon as possible after the bids have been opened to decide which, in its opinion, is the lowest and best bid, and to request the advice of the legislature as to whether a contract shall be entered into in accordance with the specifications and bids. "This policy of the commission has not been one of delay or loss of time, but one made necessary in conserving the best interests of the State. In fact, it has been the policy of the commission from the time it was organized to facilitate, as far as possible, its work, and being prompted by the desire to complete a capitol for the people of the State in the very shortest time possible, the work of constructing the foundation and subbasement frame and a basement floor slab was undertaken and has proceeded with such rapidity, efficiency and economy as will certainly command the approval and commendation of every taxpayer of the State who feels a sufficient interest in the matter thoroughly to investigate the facts and form his opinion therefrom. "It has been, and is, the policy and ambition of the members of the capitol commission to make a new record in the construction of a capitol by saving several years of the time usually consumed in the construction of such work, realizing that the early completion of the capitol will result in a great saving to the taxpayers, both in the matter of rent for quarters for State officials, as well as the expenses of the capitol commission, and other expenses incident to long delays and slow construction that have characterized the construction of most other capitol buildings." All of the work originally planned to be done by the commission before letting the contract for the main building is about completed, and the commission, it is announced, will do nothing further except what is done with the advice and approval of the legislature. HOME UNDERTAKING CO. Funeral Directors and Embalmers We carry our own outfit and a full, complete stock of high class funeral goods. WM. RAGSDALE & SONS. 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Kcley Miller Will Lecture Teachers The State Teachers Association which meets in this city in February, 1915, has secured Prof. Kelly Miller, Dean of the Harvard University to address the association each day of its 3 days session. This will doubtless be the greatest meeting ever held by the teachers association in this state. A very elaborate programme has been arranged and is now being printed by the Tulsa Star printers. Prof. Miller is well known all over the country as one of the leading educators of the United States. A CORRECTION: Because of the fact that I am curing hundreds of cases of Rheumatism with my famous Hottentot Remedy the idea is gaining currency that Rheumatism is the only disease that I treat which is a mistake as I am equally successful in the treatment of many other disease such as Neuralgia, Pneumonia, Indigestion, Constipation, Female Complaints, Meningitis, Weak Eyes, All kinds of skin diseases, and all forms of sore-throat and sore-mouth. C. DEARMAN, Scientist, TULSA, OKLAHOMA Telephone 1188 Office 503 E. Brady HUSBAND FOILS WIFE'S ELOPMENT. Continued from 1st, page cafe and Mrs. Chestnorth fellow care and Mrs Cheatham followed. Mrs. Cheatham had evidently intended to leave with Thomas on the 10.45 Frisco for Kansas City. Mr, Cheatham was almost heartbroken yesterdap as he told of his undying love for his wife and children. Thomas left Thursday night for Kansas City and it is said wired $20.00 to Mrs. Cheatham for her to join him there. If Thomas had been in Tulsa yesterday there would probably have been a killing. Mr Cheatham bears a good reputation and has many friends here. He has always tried to make a good living for his family. ```markdown ``` The Gift That Tipped the Scales By LILLIAN DUCEY I always ask Cathaline's message hinted how gladly gavvy sarah new Christmas shopping. When she found that her shop was enjoyable she stopped buying—whereas she allowed greater windows than many grown-ups—and with a warm response with satisfaction, she left the store. ```markdown ``` "I've got pretty much most everything I guess," she said to herself, singing her hands close as she tripped along the country streets. "But I'll know for sure when I get home." And when she reached home the very first thing she did was to array the gorgeous gifts upon the white spread of her little bed. Christmas was two days away. Therefore it was imperative that she begin that very obedient to put them in bed. Then like an embellished someone she just into her older sister's room, intent upon tissue paper and scale and all the other necessities for making beautiful Christmas bundles. What Callleta saw there made her froze in her tracks, as if the high wind of Deathy which hadorne her thus far had suddenly become a dead calm. Margaret her beautiful lovely Margaret was standing with tightened lips that twitched and quivered. In her hand, which hastily dropped to her side, but not before Callleta had seen, was clutched a photograph. And the whispered words on her lips repeated themselves over and over in Callleta's mind, while amazement held her dumb. "It grows worse, the ache—worse as the days go by." Not until Callleta had interpreted the meaning of those words did she find her color; then she said blandly: "I came for—" I was wrapping up my Christmas bundles." Seeing what she wanted lying on Margarita's desk, she went for them. Meanwhile, a brave control touched the guivering lips of the elder girl. She was indeed formunate, she thought, that it was only Callista who had discovered her momentary aberration. For that was what it was. How could it be anything else? What girl with any pride would allow herself to—No, she hadn't cried! The man did not live who could make her weep for him. "You'll return what you don't need, Callista, fear?" she said, sweetly. "You" answered Callista briefly, and waned. And then, just to prove to herself that she had regained her sanity, Margaret Wesley looked again at that picture in her hand—looked, and felt a quick contraction of the throat, a sudden planting sigh upon her syllable. And down upon the picture dropped a tear. Callista, on the other side of the door, was saying to herself: "She was going to cry. Her eyes were teary. It was Jaeger's picture she was trying to hide." And then, chillily, in spite of her surprise the gathering forces of her sympathy were completely overwhelmed to the demands of Christmas. And why not? After all, Callista's mind was too youthful to be so deeply concerned about lover's quartels and broken engagements and such things. And she had made such marvelous purchases. Instead as they lay spread out on the bed it did seem as if only a genius or a little girl could have reached such disdain. There was a really lovely box of handkerchiefs, embellished with the pinkest of pink paper, for mother. That gift had put a tremendous hole in her pocketbook. And a pair of suspenders for daddy. These two presents were the first purchased and while Calista still held the leash in her fancy. Afterward, let the sad truth be revealed at once (but then Calista was such a little girl, how could she be expected to prove bigger minded and stronger than grownups?) she succumbed to this intoxication of glittering, gleaming, glowing displayed wares. "For brother Jim—that nice green tilt." Callista hummed softly to herself—a tune improvised for the occasion. "For sister Hell—that story book. I hope she reads it all to me. And baby boy can have that rattle. Uncle Fred that nice glass pitcher." She punished and added some words: "get it in the beautiful Ten Cent store. And he is going to be married, so he can use it." "The son even won—" "Andanta Image the son of soul." "That was from the Ten Cent store also, but the second one was done in silky weave and there were three cases in one." "An anar into a string of beads." "One more the son received in evening speech." "Martha shall send them in a white case." "Gave them a name." "And since manner—" "California punished against." "The one thing that had not been supervised was a thirty set of shoes—she from the beautiful Ten Cent store. She looked over the gifts. Some were already wrapped. For all the while she sang her little hymns and been sung. But her genius drove the problem." "Weel," she said reflectively, "she can use them for an ornament on the desk maybe, and I'll promise to dust them for her. I like little dishes." But having cleared that hurdle another presented itself almost immediately. On a flooding onset of memory Calista remembered that she had fully intended when she started out to see something for happier—the brother that was to have been, but now wasn't to be as she explained it to her mind. For in Calista's loyal little heart burned a steady flame of liking for the man who could treat little girls with the consideration he had begged upon her. This was a dilemma. And for the moment Callas actually thought of robbing her real brother Jim of the glorious green tile. Jim just two years older was a "pig" to her sometimes. But then she remembered that Jasper never wore any but black ones on account of his red hair as he had explained to her at one time. It was indeed a perplexing problem to say the least. For and it been any one but Jasper she might confide in some one—her mother, or even Marrion—and negotiate a loan. "I guess he'll have to go without," she concluded almost sadly. And curiously a dusk of dreams crept into her blue eyes. "Unless—unless I give him something of my own." But a mental review of her most cherished possessions failed to reveal anything suitable for a big grown-up man. Then even as she gave up the problem her despairing must awake in life with a delighted, "Oh!" As she pondered she had been gasting directly at the framed picture of Margaret which stood on her little treasurer. Callista was nothing if not masterful in the manner in which she reached ultimate decisions—and then lived up to them. Less than a minute after she had allowed Jasper that forget-me-not framed face she was also promising after a note. For Callista really had a fellow feeling of understanding for the man—especially about that picture. "Dear brother Jasper, that was to have been," her letter ran. "I am sending you for a Christmas present the pictures of Margaret which you returned when you sent back the other presents she gives you. I know you will like to have it again. I know how you feel. Just most like the day I throw the peanuts at Kitty Marsha's head when she put them in my lap and I was mad at her. Only being a big man and not a little girl you can't do really what I did. Of course I was mad—but I did want the peanuts. So after she was gone and nobody was looking I picked them up again. Nobody'll know you got the pictures, cause I won't tell. Anyway Margaret's got one of yours she didn't send back. I guess cause she aren't such a madly cat as we. It's our red hair." "Your faithful and loving. 'CALASTA' "P. S. A merry Christmas. If you want to send me a present send it to Margaret husband. Without being unfaithful to her, I will close by just saying her aunie grows worrier with the days." The gift and the letter were done up and daily delivered the next morning. I found the stress of holding preparations Callista did not experience the necessity of being sensitive. She walked up to the Hemingway's door, a little girl bursting with the season's joy, and said to Jasper's mother: "Me—it's my Christmas present to Jasper! No reason—is there?—why I shouldn't give my dear Jasper one?" And with a shy little laugh she scampered off. And then the wheels of Pale spun round and round, having been given a very vigorous start by Callista. Christmas morning dawned clear and white-bound. The drifting cloud banks had left the heavens during the night and settled with feathery lightness on the earth, had made Callista's world a beautiful amphitheater, snowmuffled to an echo, wherein sleigh bells tinkled merrily and joyous voices rang gladly somely. It was an ideal Christmas Day. And perfect it proved to Callista. Callista was steeped in bliss. But not any more so than if she had received but two or three of the many, many gifts heaped upon her by adoring relatives. And it was not until afternoon that her maze of joy began to take on cohexhency, and she began T U L S A O R T U L S A S T A R to that in the minit the gift in that source. "The wi was the wi remem- bered no sunday, forme described. "Hi wi receive arriving from Jap- e. Margaree" an burrow on fortune. the wi alion the res. to the family having gone to Ann Margaree drove to a little wi. had sure balist. had a col. Margaree surve a home with wi. Margaree, who had seen storming with ocean snapped rose into waviness started as if some white wi bran L. M. W. That's funny." had touched her. But the next moment, as if remembering that this searing must be endured, she answered sweetly: "No, dear." "That's funny." Callista had noted the start and now was taking shy stock of her. "I didn't either. And I thought he'd give one of us a Christmas present." Margaret added nothing to prolong this conversation, and apparently Callista was too intent upon going her own way in thought to continue it perfume, for silence fell between them. And it was into this silence that the telephone gave reverence. "Let me! Let me!" shouted Calista. And before Margaret could utter a word of protest she had the receiver. Then assuming an important air of grown-upness she attended to the affair in hand. "Hello! Yes, this is 4327 I. Yes, this is Calista. Oh! Did you like it? Did you? I—yes. I thought you would—" For a moment she slipped her very proper telephone manner and became the eager little girl. The next she was back again doubly dignified of tuna. "I suppose you didn't give any Christmas presents this year. Margaret says you didn't give her any—I asked her—and you didn't send me anything—" "Calista!" It was Margaret's once uttering questioning. "What?" Callista was insent on the phone "Yes," she said saying, "you saw them going to Auntie Madge's Yes all but Margaret and me. Yes, of course she'll talk to you—when I get through. Now! You can't wait to hear her voice! I must say Jasper Hemingway that you're very rude and impolite. I wanted to tell you about all the Christmas presents I got. Yes, I will be mad. I am. But I'll tell her." Meandwhile a white face waited at Callista's side. From it great teag washed away started immediately. "Here—" Callista was oblivious to the insistent tide of human emotion surging about her, as she held the receiver toward Margaret. "He says to tell you he was in the wrong and he's ready to go down on his knees to ask you to forgive him. And he says to emphasize the 'down on your knees.'" Margaret put out a hand. It was a wild yearning gesture with which she bent to hear that voice. And Callista, going into the next room, noted the sudden light that flew to her face. Incredibly transformed she was from the dream-haunted girl of a few moments ago. And without really understanding how she a little girl, had made a hot-tempered man, ashamed of himself, Callista yet knew that she had tuned the scales of chance. "I do it," she whispered to herself. "My Christmas present made him glad again." Hard Times Bure Brown—You mustn't feel disappointed this Christmas, Johnnie. These are terrible times we're having. Little Johnnie—They must be pretty hard, dad, when Santa Claus takes the trouble to drag my old cart out of the lumber-room and give it a new coat of paint. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON B. R. & HILLINGBROOK, acting director of Stuart School of Dance. MESSENGER "THEN"--thee JOHN--thee JOHN-- MESSENGER "THEN"--thee JOHN--thee JOHN-- to thou recevest JOHN--out of thou siggeth-- to thou JOHN-- We have now reached the final lesson of the present course in the life of Christ, next Sunday being devoted in the review. The lesson committee more selected the continuous account of this final earthly act of our Lord as given us by St. Luke, for the Book of Acts is - continuance of the Gospel of Luke (Acts 1:1). Inasmuch as this is really but one account we will consider only that found in the Acts. 1. The Proof of the Resurrection. 10.7.3. This book of "The Acts" is a continuation of what Jesus "began to do" and gives as the record of how he continued this work by means of those "whom he had chosen" (v. 2). Following his resurrection he gave them commandments "through the Holy Spirit." wi. in the power of the Holy Spirit. A like honor rests upon every believer to hear and to obey the commands of Jesus given in the power and demonstration of the Holy Spirit. The all-sufficient proof (see also I Cor. 15:4-8) was that Jesus had been seen for a period of 40 days. This is the "many infallible proofs." During that time they not alone saw the risen Lord, but conversed with him, ate with him, and had communion with him. During these days of communion he gave them his commands as to the "things concerning the kingdom of God." This entailed a burden that these commands be proclaimed in ever widening circles to the utmost bounds of the earth. Additional Experience. II. The Promise of the Father. pp. 4-2. The disciples were not to begin the proclamation of their message until they were fully equipped, until they had received that all essential preparation, the endment of the Holy Spirit. Here, again, the Scriptures are to be fulfilled (Isa. 44:3; Joel 2:3, also Luke 24:49). That ten days' delay was not time lost, for time spent in preparation is never time lost. We must not suppose these men as not regenerate (John 13:10; 13:3), but as lacking an equipment necessary for the successful execution of their important task. We as believers cannot call him Lord except by the power of the Spirit (I Cor. 12:3), but we do not all have that infilling of the Spirit which alone will enable us to render effective service. This is an additional experience, but one open to all who will honestly and intelligently seek it (see Acts 8:12 and other references). This experience is (a) commanded, "charged not to depart till all," (b) to be preceded by "repentance," and (c) to carry with it authority, v. 7 R. V. It does not mean either, temporal power nor is it the preoperative of a visible church and confined to an elect few. This kingdom is a spiritual one. The program of Jesus is Spirit-filled men to his witnesses, and to begin "at Jerusalem." A true reception of the Holy Spirit means world-wide missionary endeavor. Presumptive Ignorance III. The Present Place of Jesus. vv. 5-11. Even yet the disciples failed to grasp the idea of a spiritual kingdom as evidenced by verse six. In a most emphatic way he tells them that it is not for them to know the "times and seasons which the Father hath set within his own power" (authority, v. 7, R. V.). Their power is not to be earthly, but spiritual (v. 8). It is the height of presumptive ignorance for any one to set the date of our Lord's return (Deut. 22:29). Jesus has given us explicit information on this question (Matt. 24:36), and his parables all warn us to "watch." While Jesus talked with his disciples concerning the reception of this new power and the place where they were to begin to exercise it, his feet were parted from the earth and a cloud received him from their sight as he ascended "into heaven" (Luke 24:51; I Pet. 3:22; see also Gen. 5:24 and Heb. 9:24). His parting benediction was an adjuration to a life of service not in their weakness, but in the blessed endurance of power. Yonder into heaven he had gone to prepare a place for us (John 14:2, Heb. 9:24). There he ever liveth to intercede for us (Heb. 7:25). His presence there makes us eternally secure (Rom. 8:34, Heb. 7:25). His presence in the heavenlies is the guarantee that we, too, shall one day be "with him" (John 12:26, Rev. 2:21). SOMETHING USEFUL FOR XMAS Waterman's Ideal Foundation Sold at the best stores most everywhere. If your dealer cannot supply, we will gladly satisfy you. Illustrate folder on request. L. H. WATERMAN COMPANY 175 Broadway New York DEFIANCE STARCH is constantly growing in flavor because it Does Not Stick to the Iron and it will not injure the finest fabric. For sensitive purposes it has no equal. 16 oz. package Size. 1-3 mounds starch for some money. DEMONSTRATION STARCH CO. Omaha, Nebraska WANTED to be given three courses of good food for six months. Send resume and address to: Food Bank of New York. Ingersoll Alarm "What made you turn around and walk out of that hotel?" asked the man who was carrying the big vallies. "Too expensive!" replied his companion. "How do you know? You never once asked for the rates." "Didn't have to. Didn't you see the potato they had on the desk to stick the pen in?" "Course I seen it." "Well, that's enough for me. Any landlord that kin afford to throw potatoes around that way has too artragant ideas for us." Dying Buck Ping Hunter. Attacked by a 200-pound buck he had wounded, Elmer Middleton of this place, narrowly escaped death while hunting with George Turner in the Falkview Springs district. After sending a high caliber bullet through the shoulders of the buck, Middleton stood his rifle against a tree and started for the animal, armed only with a small ax. As he advanced to end its misery the buck brought both forefeet down upon his chest and then, falling dead from its wound, pinned him to the ground.—Pinoche (New.) Dispatch to the Denver Pust. Scecioua Plea. "Your honor, if we can show that serious errors were made in the choosing of the jury would you grant us a new trial?" "That depends. What serious errors were made?" "There were twelve of them. We thought we were selecting men who would acquit our client."—Louisville Courier-Journal Caught "What a pretty hat Mrs. Pinkey wore this evening." "Did you like it, dear?" "Yes, it was very becoming. Why don't you get hats like that?" "You mustn't blame me if I laugh, John. The hat you like is my hat. Mrs. Pinkey borrowed it this evening. It's the $10 hat you called a fright." Improved Circumstances "I understand that the Twobbles have decided to move into a more fashionable apartment house." "Yes. They are doing that on the strength of the fact that Mr. Twobbles has recently been let in on the ground door of a new enterprise." MESMERIZED A Poisonous Drug Still Freely Used Many people are brought up to believe that coffee is a necessity of life, and the strong hold that the drug, caffeine, in coffee has on the system makes it hard to loosen its grip even when one realizes its injurious effects. A lady writes: "I had used coffee for years; it seemed one of the necessities of life. A few months ago my health, which had been slowly falling, became move impaired, and I knew that unless relief came from some source I would soon be a physical wreck. "I was weak and nervous, had stick headaches, no ambition, and felt tired of life. My husband was also losing his health. He was troubled so much with indigestion that at times he could eat only a few mouthfuls. "Finally we saw Postum advertised and bought a package. I followed directions for making carefully, and added cream, which turned it to the loveliest rich-looking and tasting drink I ever saw served at any table, and we have used Postum ever since. "I gained five pounds in weight in as many weeks, and now feel well and strong in every respect. My headaches have gone, and I am a new woman. My husband's indigestion has left him, and he can now eat anything." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. Postum comes in two forms: Regular Postum—must be well boiled. 15c and 25c packages. Instant Postum—is a soluble powder. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly in a cup of hot water and, with cream and sugar, makes a delicious beverage instantly. 30c and 50c tins. The cost per cup of both kinds is about the same. "There's a Reason" for Postum, —sold by Grocera. BOTH HOUSES ARRANGE LONG WORKING HOURS TO COM. PLETE PROGRAM. POSTAL MEASURES PERFECTED Postotfice Defartment Shows Surplug —Purchase of Telegraph and Telephone Lines Recommended. Washington.— Administration lead- ers have begun the concluding ses: sion of the sixty-third congress with & determination to complete the legis: lative tasks confronting them by March 4 next. ‘The president made it known that he wished to avoid an extra session next spring and summer. Arrange ments have been made in-both houses for night sessions to clean up cal: endar measures, While no special investigation of the military preparedness of the United States for war, as projected by Senator Lodge and Representative Gardner, seeme< to be in prospect the subject will continue to be dis cussed by regular congressional com mittees and the house committee on naval affairs will resume its considera: tion of the appropriation bill Monday with Secretary of the Navy Daniels again on the stand. Immigration Bill Up. The senate immigration bill with its literacy test for aliens is the un finished business. Debate on it will continue as long as appropriation measures which have the right of way do not interfere. While consid erable opposition to the passage of this bill at this time is developing, its champions insist that there are enough vot to put it through. The conrrvation measures—the ‘water power site and the mineral leas- ing bills—are still before tho senate committee on public lands, the pur- pose being to report them early in January, Hearings before the senate committee on Philippine islands on the house bill to give larger measure of self government to the Filipinos. Some part of each day in the senate also will be given over to active con- sideration of the safety-at-sea conven: tion. Action on the District of Columbia appropriation bill is the unfinished business in the house, It will be fol- lowed by the legislative and judicial supply measures, Night sessions will be held by the house to consider pri. vate pension bils. The ship purchase bills urged by the administration and which Chairman Alexander of the house committee expects to press at the first opportunity is still in com mittee in both houses. The rivers and harbors appropriation bill will be reported out before the Christmas re cess, as will the naval appropriation bill, The house interstate commerce commission has arranged for hearings on the bill to regulate cold storage o! food products and on the proposal for a national sanitarium for leprosy vic tims, Telegraph Purchase Proposed. Further investigation of Postmas ter General Burleson'’s recommenda tions for government acquisition o} the telegraph and telephone systems 1s proposed in the postoffice appropria tton bill, which is practicaly /com pleted. Burleson’s Report. Postmaster General Burleson ha: submitted to President Wilson his annual report. It records enormous growth in the department's business hecanse of the parcel post and posta savings bank divisions and recom mends a program of postal legislatior to increase the scope of the depart ment's activities. Mr. Burleson features his repor with an estimate that a surplus o $3,569,545, the second of his adzainis tration, will be shown fe~ the fisea year of 1914 when an cimms an¢ charges have been met. On tha thowing he bases his declaration tha the department ‘tas been securel; placed upon a self-sustaining basis.” “It is safe to say,” the report adds “that unless un'1sual conditions shoul arise, resulting in abnormal depres sion of business, there is no danger o recurring deficiencies.” Goethals Requests Help. Washington.—Colonel Goethals, gov ernor of the Panama Canal Zone, hae reiterated his request that two tor pedo boat destroyers be sent to cane! tone waters to prevent violation of neutrality through the misuse of wire less and the taking on of supplies by belligerent vessels. Because of the confidential nature of Colonel Goe thal’ss dispatch, Secretary Garrison declined to make it public, He isued this statement: TULSA, OKLA, @TAR AreYour Kidneys Weak? Do you know that deaths from kidney troubles are 100,0008 yearin the U.8. alone?! That deaths from kidney diseases have tn- creased 72% in 20 years! If you are run down, losing weight, nervous, “blue’’ and rheumatic, If you have backache, sharp pains when stooping, dizzy spells and urinary disorders, act quickly, if you would ayold the serious kiduey ‘troubles, Use Doan's Kidney Pills, There's no other medicine so widely used, 80 success- | ful or so highly recommended, An Oklahoma Case ies WM, two, $41 I, 6. Frankfort Ave, ils weo™ Suina Onin aye Te PR ioe tis Re 1 your. ‘The. ‘duit : sine to my bec LLG MES, rt ier Mt GANGA tin Bn, alle Nj 1t almost tmposst a Pitre rue Pants DOG ion” Sanne — rresularty toned a] were highly col. Dour'e wigney Pille benefited me ao much that 1 kept oot ta Near of case o here this medicine Kis ‘falted to Urinw reiiee ‘Get Doan’s at Any Store, 50¢ « Box DOAN’S "345" PILLS FOSTER-MILBURN CO., BUPFALO, N. Y. Make the Liver Do its Duty Nine times in ten when the liver is right the stomach and bowels are right. CARTER’S LITTLE LIVER PILLS 4 ge tly butt im aly com ———> Go its duty. CARTERS) Cures Con. ITTLE stipation, In- | IVER digestion, PILLS. Sick Headache, ee and Distress After Eating. SMALL PILL, SMALL DOSE, SMALL PRICE. Genuine must bear Signature . HAIR BALSAM sMstSereateatedenarede” % Et For Restoring Color and RCD MG Beauty to Gray or Faded Hair, DE ee etanuaarieugeiste W. N. U., Oklahoma City, No, 61-1914, Children Asleep in Oven. The Camden police found two chil: dren sleeping in a rusted oven beside cat and dog in a shack off the Mount Ephratim pike below Newton Creek, re- ports the Philadelphia Public Ledger. A call for assistance from a Polish woman sent them to the scene. In addition to the unfortunate little ones, aged three and five years, respective- ly, Frank Kauffman, the father, was found along with his wife, Annie, both of whom were sleeping in a table near by. ‘The man was arrested on a charge of threatening the life of his wife, and ‘was sent to jail by Recorder Stack house. The children were placed un der the care of the matron, who had to scrub them from head to foot. ; For Itching, Burning Skins. Bathe freely the affected surface with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Dry without irritation and apply Cutt- cura Ointment with finger or hand. This treatment affords immediate re- Hef, permits rest and sleep and points to speedy healment in most cases of eczemas, rashes, itchings and irrita- tions of the skin and scalp of infants, children and adults, Free sample each with 82-p, Skin Book if you wish. Ad- dress postcard: Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston. Sold everywhere.—Ady, For Ladies Only. Old Gentleman—There is something wrong about that slot machine in there. It claims to tell your correct age. I am over seventy, and {t made me out thirty-five. Hotel Clerk—That machine is for ladles only. A Doubtful Question, He (feeling bis way)—Would you get married {f you were me? She—I don’t belleve I could—if I were you, aon WN DERUGGIS' 0 ‘FLL YOU Fonoe Se een ree ata i ate ca LL ane a es Cheer up! The greatest victories tn history were won by men who were licked to a frazzle and didn’t know tt. Women had better not count much on the love of a man who cannot be made Jealous. Red Cross Ball Blue, made ta America, therefore the best, delights the housewife All good grocers. ’ Adv. ; ‘The only sure thing about a sure cure for anything {s that it fen’t, MANITOBA'S AGRIGULTURAL INDUSTRY REMARKABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THAT PROVINCE DURING THE PAST FEW YEARS. Tho past year has shown that the Province of Manitoba, the Premier Province of Western Canada, stands out prominently in point of wealth in her agricultural productions. Mant toba had an excellent yield of wheat in 1914, the oat crop was not so good, and with the high price received, every farmer was placed in a good financial position. For some years, as 18 probably the case In all new countries, Manitoba went largely into the growing of grain, and while this pald well for a time, {t was found that having to pur- chase his meat, his milk and a num- ber of other daily requisites, the farm did not pay as it should. Now, there is another side to it. Fodder crops are grown, cattle are being raised, cheese factories and creameries are established, and the result is that the financial position of the farmers of Manitoba 1s as strong as that of those fn any other portion of the continent. Scarcely a farmer today but has real- ized that the growing of grains alone has a precarious side, and that post- tive security can only be assured by diversified farming, and securing the latest modern and most economic methods. Therefore timothy, clover, alfalfa, rye grass and fodder corn are universally grown, Most wonderful success meets the efforts of the farm: ers in the cultivation of these grasses, and the yields compare favorably with those of many older countries, while in many cases they exceed them. It 1s worth while recording the acre- age of these crops this season as com- pared with last, because the figures re- flect the remarkable progress that {s being made in dairying and in the beef and pork industry. In 1913 brome ‘grass was sown on 24,912 acres, rye grass on 21,917 acres, timothy on 118,712 acres, clover on 5,328 acres, al- falfa on 4,709 acres and fodder corn on 20,223 acres. In 1914 the respective acreage under those crops were 25,444 acres, 27,100 acres, 165,990 acres, 7,212 acres, and 10,250 acres and 30,430 acres. Alfalfa particularly {s coming into its own, the acreage having been more than doubled last year. It 1s simply the natural process of evolution from the purely grain farm. ing which Manitoba knew as the only method twenty years ago to the more diversified forms of agriculture that 18 responsible for the development along these other lines in this Prov ince, Alberta 1s coming to it at an earlier stage than did Manitoba. Sas katchewan, too, {s following rapldly in the same direction. ‘Then, as her fodder crop and root crop acreage Indicate, there have beer increases in the holdings of all kinds of live stock during the past twelve months, according to the correspond ent for the Toronto Globe. Beef cattle number 42,000 head this year, as against 37,000 last year; milch cow: are 160,474 head, as against 167,96: head; pigs number 325,000 as agains! | 248,000; sheep number 75,000, a: against 62,000; and there are 325,001 horses, as compared with 300,000 al this time last year. These are the latest Provincial figures, and the; show that despite the great efflux o live stock to the United States sinc the opening of that market to Can ada, the capital amount of live ani mals has increased instead of hav ing decreased through the extra de mand. Dairying the Principal Industry, Dairying 1s the industry, however which is making dollars for the Mani toba farmer. It is developing at a rap 1d rate in this Province for that par ticular reason. The output of cream ery butter last year was 4,000,001 pounds, at an average price of 27, cents per pound, which was an ir crease over the previous year of | million pounds. The output of dair butter was recorded last year at 4,288 276 pounds. The Government depar ment says that again this year a sut stantial increase in the dairy outpu | will be shown from this Province | From this same source of informatio | one finds that through the splendi growth in winter dairying, Winnipe now, for the first time in years, | able to obtain a sufficient supply c milk and sweet cream from its cit dairies to satisfy its demand througt out the year without having to impor | large quantities of these product To Be Expected. “I've been reading Shakespeare Hadn't poor Hamlet a dog's lite?” “Well, wasn’t he a Great Dane?” eh es Ce Ms LEE EE Cl A | hy ie | CAS ORIA °.| COTS) a =o, mr «4#~<For Infants and Children. 0 ——_—=————_ a iE AS THRIAT ind Y: SH Sa 2 oe ee ERS ania The Kind You Have ‘iS eee = Sere Sooo Always Bought Ne ALCOHOL=3 PER CENT Ww || AVegetable Preparation for As - Wrig| similating the Food and Regula , fing the Stomachs and Bowels of Bears the teers ge moa: RN INFANTS « CHILDREN Signature || Promotes Digestion,Cheerful- #} || nessand Rest Contains neither of “2 || Opium.Morphine nor Mineral } || Nor NARC OTIC BP || Ane a7 Ott Dr SAMUEL TOMER Bis Aumphin Seed = . 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Unlike most wild things, it prefers the neighborhood of man, and is a perfect pest to the planter, especially if he keeps poultry, Imagine a rat as large as a rabbit, with a long prehensile tall, and you have its pleture, It robs the fowl houses, steals ripe fruit from the trees, eggs from the nest, and fish from the pond. It is sel- dom seen during the day, as its sight is weak and it dislikes sunlight. “A eae night for a ramble” is the ‘pos- sum's motto, and he doesn’t go home tll morning. Mrs, Opossum produces ten or a dozen young ones at a birth, and hides them away in a warm pouch like a kangaroo, Queer little naked blind things they are, so that were it not for the ma. ternal pouch they would not succeed long in the struggle for life. Grown # little older, they are some: times tnken for a walk on their moth. er’s back, and {t is a funny sight to see the little fellows all clinging for dear life to mamma's tail ‘The negro dearly loves a ‘possum hunt, and a ramble with Sambo and two or three dogs generally produces sport. ‘The ‘possum ordinarily takes to a tree and tries to hide himself be hing the trunk, but the darky get: him “‘gainst de moon,” as he calls —that {s to say, his form shows uy against the moonlight—and a charg of No. 8 soon brings him down, | care must be taken in handiin him, as Mr, "Possum is apt to pretenc to be dead when he ts really ver much alive, and you may get a sharj bite-if you pick him up.—Pennsylvanii Grit. Public Opinion. “You think that public opinion ts what really governs us?” “Certainly, If it weren't for public opinion we'd all go wearing our straw ‘hats as long as they were comorta- ble.” Wash day is smile day if you use Red Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore the best made. Adv. ‘The homely girl can't afford to keep her domestic abilities under cover, Common sense 1s a disease that 1s never fatal. PROTECT YOURSELF against the severe win- ter weather—the quick changes in tempera- ture, etc., by keeping the system strong and well fortified —the blood rich and pure. A very reliable help to this end will be found by taking Hostetter’s sitters fouruneexc commerce Might Be Worse. “Well, how's the wart” “Well, war Isn't so bad,” sald the soldier addressed. “We're sending hame enough prisoners to take cure of the crops, and I belleve I'd rather fight than plow.” Peewi cS hows What m7 To Use oh) To Give U Oaclief ¥ HANFORD’S Balsam of Myrrh Ber Os rs rulses, ~prains, | os ai Ecol pean Made Since 1846, x Anybody nine tee AllDealers G.¢. Hanford Mig C04 You Look Prematurely Old INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By E. C. SELLERS, Acting Director of Sunday School Course) This lesson consists of two paragraphs which constitute what might be termed two commissions or two parts of the Great Commission. There are four distinct accounts of the final commands of our Lord to his disciples, each presenting a different phase of the work he committed to his followers. In this lesson we have for our consideration two of these aspects which ought not to be confused. I. The Appearance in Jerusalem, Thomas Being Absent. Luke 24:36-49. (1) The Resurrected Lord, vv. 36-43. The Emmaus disciples reported to the disciples, and those gathered with them in Jerusalem, the things they had experienced, especially in the breaking of bread. This occurred late in the evening (see Luke 24:29, 33). While they, and the others, were rehearsing the many things that had taken place on that first eventful day, Jesus himself suddenly appears in their midst without the opening of a door and asks them of their thoughts. Once before he had thus searched them (Luke 9:46, 47), but now the occasion is quite different. Fear of the Jews had crowded them into this room but no closed door except that of the human heart can keep out the risen Lord. Simon's report (ch. 24:34) and that of the Emmaus disciples were not sufficient to allay their fear. Fear at this visible evidence of the supernatural is true of us all, but when Jesus truly is present there is peace no matter what may be the turmoil without, or the fear within. Man of Flesh and Bone. This appearance was a demonstration that it was he himself, and to add proof upon proof he first showed them his pierced hands and feet, and then called for fish and ate it before, and doubtless with, them. Jesus is today a man of flesh and bone as much as when he walked Galliee's hills. His blood he poured out upon Calvary. The evidence of the literal, physical resurrection of Christ is so overwhelming that the unbeliever does violence to his reason not to accept it. (2) The Ascended Lord, vv. 44-49. This coming of Jesus and his message of peace and assurance brought also a commission that this great fact be told to others. The event recorded in these verses did not occur in Jerusalem but upon Mount Olivet and constitutes the final appearance of Jesus. As he had done often before, so now he sets his seal upon the Old Testament, expressly speaking of its books under their accepted three-fold division (v. 44). In these there are between three and four hundred direct, not to speak of the indirect, prophecies concerning him. What we need is to have the Holy Spirit that we may "understand" (v. 45), the purpose of his life and death. Jesus taught his disciples what that purpose is (v. 47), viz., the "remission of sins," based on the sure ground of his finished work. This, and this alone, is the gospel and it is to be preached in his name unto all nations—a missionary suggestion—but beginning at home, in Jerusalem. Verse 49 tells us of that other needed preparation to make us effective witnesses, the endement of the Holy Spirit. Some Disciples Doubted. II. The Appearance to the Eleven in Gallice, Matt. 28:16-20. This event took place much later than that mentioned in the first part of the previous section. As we carefully read this section it suggests that Jesus was somewhat removed from the disciples, yet their vision was so clear that they worshiped him, though some doubted. Drawing near to the disciples he first of all emphasizes his supreme authority, "all power is given unto me," and on that authority he commissioned them to their work of discipling "all nations." Mark's rendering of this commission (16:15, 16) is more inclusive, "to the whole creation," including all of man's welfare, social as well as spiritual. For Jesus thus to claim authority and to send forth his ambassadors and still not be "the very God of the very God" is to stamp him either as an impostor or a lunatic. Because all power is his, therefore the obligation and the accompanying Holy Spirit who will enable us to teach the things he has commanded. There is back of the commission "all pledged accompanying it a blessed relationship." Lo, I am with you all the days." MALT WHISKEY Rheumatism Just put a few drops of Sloan's on the painful spot and the pain stops. It is really wonderful how quickly Sloan's acts. No need to rub it in—laid on lightly it penetrates to the bone and brings relief at once. Kills rheumatic pain instantly. Mr. James E. Alexander, of North Harpwell, Mt. writes: "Many strains in my back and hips brought on rheumatism in the sciatic nerve. I had it so bad one night when sitting in my chair, that I had to jump on my feet to get relief. I was appalled at the damage to the affected part and in less than ten minutes it was perfectly easy. I think it is the best of all Limiments I have ever used." SLOAN'S LINIMENT Kills Pain At all dealers, 25c. Send four cents in stamps for a TRIAL BOTTLE Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Inc. Dept. B. Philadelphia, Pa. IF YOU HAVE no appetite, Indigestion, Flatulence, Sick Headache, "all run down" or losing flesh, you will find Tutt's Pills just what you need. They tone up the weak stomach and build up the flagging energies. He Knew. John R. Drexel, discussing his detention in Germany, said: "The kaiser has forbidden the German troops to drink, the czar has forbidden drink to the Russian troops and France has stopped the sale of absinthe. "The war, instead of relaxing temperance morality, has stiffened it. In this stiffening effect the war isn't like Blane's case. "A woman knocked at Blane's door." "A ragman knocked at Blair's door, "Any old rags or bones, sir," he said. "No. Go on away, said Blanc. 'My wife's gone South for the winter.' "The ragman heamed "I give three cents apiece for empty bottles, sir, he whispered?"—Washington Star. Important to Mothers Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it bears the Signature of Charles Fletcher In Use For Over 30 Years. Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria Matched. "I am sure that theirs is a love match." "Why?" "Because both the bride and groom feel certain that they are marrying above their position." Limitations. "Is Jinks eccentric?" "He ain't rich enough; he's just a blamed crank."—Philadelphia Ledger Why Money Is Feminine. Teacher—In French, money is feminine. Can anyone tell me why? Pupil—Yes, ma'am; because it talks. Twice Answered. Amelia—Is your husband domestic? Marie—No, French—Judge. Always keep Hanford's Balsam on hand for accidents. It's good insurance. Adv. Husbands are as anxious to make money as wives are to spend it. Cuts clear to the bone have been healed by Hanford's Balsam. Adv. The worry germ causes a lot of unnecessary trouble. You L Because of tho TULSA, OKLA., STAR ALL FOR TUBERCULOSIS WORK None of the Proceeds of Sale of Red Cross Christmas Seals is for War Relief. None of the proceeds from the sale of Red Cross Christmas seals which are being sold widely throughout the United States for the benefit of the antituberculosis movement will be used for war relief purposes, according to a statement issued by Ernest P. Bicknell, national director of the American Red Cross. Cross is trying very hard to raise a large war relief fund and is anxious to secure contributions that will increase this fund, we do not feel justified in adopting any policy which will tend to cripple the tuberculosis work in this country, which is dependent for its support to so large an extent on the sale of Red Cross Christmas seals. "At the present time there are over one thousand antituberculosis societies distributed over nearly every state in the Union, and even in Vera Cruz, the canal zone and far off Hawaii, which are dependent almost entirely upon the receipts from the Red Cross seal sale for their work during the year 1915. The people of the United States must support this local war against tuberculosis, which annually kills 200,000 people, and at the present time is leaving a trail of a million wounded." Surely Fitted for the Job. A farmer who lived in a certain rural village had 20 employees on his farm, and as none of them was as energetic as the farmer thought he should be, he hit upon a plan which he believed would cure them of their lazy habits. "Men," he said, one morning. "I have a nice easy job for the laziest man on the farm. Will the laziest man step forward?" Instantly 10 of the men stepped forward. "Why didn't you step to the fron with the rest?" imitated the farmer the remaining one. Bell Rings When Fish Bite. John Blow, a farmer in Escambia county, Alabama, has devised a new method of catching big fish without consuming his time. For years he has been taking large catfish and trout on trot lines. His home and truck-farm are on the Conecuh river banks. By an alarm device he continues his plowing and other work without danger of his fish escaping when hooked. On the ends of the trot lines he fastens small bells. When they ring during his work hours or in the night he steps down to the river and pulls in the fish. The device works like a charm and saves much time.—Atlanta Journal. Somewhat Awkward. A young Parishan, noted for his grace and readiness as a second in many duels, had been asked by a friend to accompany him to the mayor's office and affix this signature as a witness to the matrimonial ceremony. He consented, but when the scene was reached awkwardly forgot himself. Just as the mayor was ready for the last formalities, he broke out, to the astonishment of all parties, with the remark: "Gentlemen, cannot this unhappy affair be arranged? Is there no way of preventing this sad occurrence?" Smear the affected surface with Cuticura Ointment. Let it remain five minutes, then wash off with Cuticura Soap and hot water and continue bathing a few minutes. These fragrant, super-oveny emollients quickly clear the skin of nipples, blackheads, redness and roughness, the scalp of dandruff and itching and the hands of chaps and irritations. For free sample each with 82 p. Skin Book address post card: Cuticura Dept. X, Boston. Sold everywhere.—Adv. Opposite Methods. "I am going over my poor district thoroughly, for I want to be square." "That's why you go 'round." YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red/Weak, Watery Eyes and Granimated Eyelids; No, smarting— just Eye comfort. Write for Hooks of the Eye by mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago. If you don't owe a dollar you can look any man in the eye and tell him to go to—work. If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes, use Red Cross Ball Blue. At all good grocery. Adv. After doing the volplane love is apt to land in cold water. Keeping watch on the appetite—the digestion—the liver and bowels will enable you to quickly detect the first sign of weakness and with the prompt aid of HOSTETTER'S Stomach Bitters you can guard and protect yourself against all Stomach and Liver Ills. TYPHOID is no more necessary. Many experience has demonstrated the almost miraculous effec- cacy, and harmlessness, of Antiphoid Vaccination. Be vaccinated NOW by your physician, you and your family. It is more vital than house insurance. Ask your physician, drugstreet, or soldier for have you had Typhoid" telling of Typhoid Vaccine results from use, and danger from Typhoid Carriers. The Cutter Laboratory, Berkeley, Cal., Chicago, III. Producing Vaccines and Serums under C. S. License W. N. U., Oklahoma City, No. 50-1914. FORCE'S local Discovery Gives good digestion. Enlivens the nerves. Again full health and strength the heart to pump like an engine once more established to full power.arity years this great health-restoring out of the entire world—because of its the weak-strong. Don't despair of this vegetable remedy a trial—Today again. "Sobri in hand or tablet form by WriteDr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.Y. page "Medical Adviser." or 31 one-cent stamps. Red Cross Ball Blue makes the laundry happy, makes clothes whiter than snow. All good grocers. Adv. If a man is seasick it's natural for him to want the earth. VITAL FORCE Disease germs are on every hand. They are we breathe. A system "run down" is a pre-must have vital force to withstand them. Vit on digestion—on whether or not food not quality of blood coursing through the body. DR. PIERCE'S Golden Medical Disc Strengthens the weak stomach. Gives good digest sluggish liver. Feeds the starved nerves. Again full return. A general upbuilding enables the heart to running in oil. The vital force is once more established. Year in and year out for over forty years this remedy has been spreading throughout the entire ability to make the sick well and the weak strong. "being your old self again." Give this vegetable remedy—Now, You will soon feel "like new again." Sculpin in Druggists or trial box for 50 chrysalis. Write Dr. R. V. Dr. Pierce's great 1008 page "Medical Ad cloth-bound, sent for 31 one-cent Disease germs are on every hand. They are in the very air we breathe. A system "run down" is a prey for them. One must have vital force to withstand them. Vital force depends on digestion-on whether or not food nourishes-on the quality of blood coursing through the body. Strengthens the weak stomach. Gives good digestion. Enlivenes the sluggish liver. Feeds the starved nerves. Again full health and strength return. A general upbuilding enables the heart to pump like an engine running in oil. The vital force is once more established to full power. Year in and year out for over forty years this great health-restoring remedy has been spreading throughout the entire world—because of its ability to make the sick well and the weak strong. Don't despair or "being your old self again." Give this vegetable remedy a trial—Today—Now. You will soon feel "like new again." Sold in hand or tablet form by Druggists or trial box for 50c by mail. Write Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.Y. Dr. Pierce's great 1008 page "Medical Adviser." cloth-bound, sent for 31 one-cent stamps. More Valuable Than Gold. The value of the stone production in the United States in 1918 reached the grand total of $83,733,995, according to E. F. Rurchard of the United States Geological Survey. This is an increase of $5,39,775, or seven per cent, over the former record breaking figures for 1912. The value of the granite produced increased eight per cent, that of trap rock nearly 23 per cent cent, sandstone two per cent marble one per cent, and limestone over five per cent. A man may just sorry after stealing a kiss from a pretty girl—sorry that he didn't begin sooner. The man who quarrels with his bread and butter is likely to dig on scraps. SOMETHING USEFUL FOR XMAS Watermans Ideal FountainPen Sold at the best stores most everywhere. If your dealer cannot supply we will gladly thank you. Illustrated folder on request. L. F. WATERMAN COMPANY 173 BROADWAY New York It advertises itself—Hanford's Bat sam. Adv. Antidote for a girl's pride—a younger brother. Canadian Wheat to Feed the World The war's fearful devastation of European crops has caused an unusual demand for grain from the American Continent. The people of the world must be fed and there is an unusual demand for Canadian wheat. Canada's invitation to every industrious American is therefore especially attractive. She wants farmers to make money and happy, prosperous homes for themselves while helping her to raise immense wheat crops. You can get a Homestead of 160 acres other lands can be bought at remarkably low prices. This can make with wheat at its present high prices, where for able to continue. During many years Canadian wheat field bushels to the acre—many yields as high as 45 bushels to crops also of Oats, Barley and Flax. Mixed farming is fully as profitable an industry as grain lent grasses, full of nutrition, are the only food required e-purposes. Good schools, markets convenient, climate. Military service is not compulsory in Canada, but there is an a-labor to replace the many young men who have volunteered to enment this year is urging farmers to put extra acreage into. Write for literature and particulars as to reduced a Superintendent immigration, Ottawa, Canada. of 160 acres FREE and only low prices. Think of the money you price, where for some time it is Ha- canadian wheat fields have avenged 20 high as 45 bushels to the acre. Wonderl an industry as grain raising! The exclen- ly food required either for beef or dairy convenient, climate excellent. Canada, but there is an extra demand for farm who have volunteered for the war. The Gov- put extra acreage into grain. Ottawa as to reduced railway rates to Ottawa, Canada, or other lands can be bought at remarkably low prices. Think of the money you can make with wheat at its present high prices, where for some time it is liable to continue. During many years Canadian wheat fields have averaged 20 bushels to the acre—many yields as high as 45 bushels to the acre. Wonderful crops also of Oats, Barley and Flax. Mixed farming is full of profitable in industry or agriculture. G. A. COOK. 125 W. 9th STREET, KANSAS CITY, MN. Canadian Government Agent maturely A CREOLE" HAIR DRESSING. PRICE, $1.00, retail ly Old America's "Busy Bertha." During the Spanish war America was rather proud of her gunnery. But it proved nothing to what the navy has since accomplished in range and accuracy. In the same way, even the excellent showing made by the new siege guns which have just been given their trial at Fort DuPont will, of course, be outdistributed ultimately. At present, however, it is very satisfactory. These four-ton guns are not quite "Busy Bertha," but they are a big advance over present army ordnance in this country. America will probably never need such guns as the Germans built to batter the great forts of the allies. The army authorities are putting emphasis on something that will be more important in any battles America may fight—marksmanship. Without that even the latest siege guns are useless—Philadelphia Leifter. Not Taking Her From Him. Sit—I am afraid poor papa will miss me when we are married. It's enough to make a horse laugh to see a male dirt nursing a broken heart. Daily Thought. Accustom yourself to master and overcome things of difficulty, for if you observe, the left hand for want of practice is insignificant; and not adapted to general business, yet it holds the bridle better than the right from constant use — Pliny. Always Have It on Hand. Always Have it on Hand. Don't wait until you get scalded or burned because that will mean much suffering while you are sending to the dealer's for Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh. Always have it on hand and be prepared for accidents. The Balsam should give you quick relief. Adv. Base Suspicion. It is said that when women get the vote, ballet boxes will button up the back.—Life. Most women have an idea that men couldn't get along without them. 160 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA THE HUB Ladies' Read-to-Wear Coats and Suits About 200 Suits to Sell at the Following Prices $25.00 Coats at.....$12.00 $15.00 Coats at.....$7.00 One lot for.....$4.98 at.....$12.50 $15.00 Suits closed out at.....$10.00 One lot for.....$4.98 300 Ladies' Skirts $7.00 Skirts for.....$5.00 $5.00 Skirts for.....$2.98 One lot for.....98c One lot for 25c Ladies' Waists Muslin, Calicoes and Percales 8 1-3c Muslin at, per yd ..... 7c 13 yards Hope Muslin for ..... $1.00 10c Muslin at, per yd ..... 8½ c 50c Red Tablecloth at, per yard ..... 39c All Standard Calicoes at, per yard ..... 4c 10c Percale, per yd ..... 7½ c $25.00 Suits closed out Cotton Serge Worth 25c, at .....15c BROADCLOTH Worth $3.50 yard, for .....$1.50 Children's Gingham Dresses Worth $1.50 for .....98c Worth $3.00 for .....$1.98 Children's Serge Dresses worth $6.00 for .....$2.98 Kid Gloves A beautiful, dressy glove comes in black, white and all colors. An excellent number. Elsewhere $1.50. Our price $1.25 Complete line of the stylish English Walking Glove, heavy weight, one clasp, silk lined or plain. The "proper" shopping or street glove. Three grades all good. The pair $2.00, $1.75 and $1.50 Have you seen our new Motoring Glove? They come in tan and white. The price is the pair $2.00 Women's Handkerchiefs Ladies Pure Linen hand embroidered corner, exquisite designs, 35c each or three for.....$1.00 Worth $1.00 at.....69c Worth 75c at.....48c Worth 50c at.....35c Worth 25c at.....19c Worth 15c at.....10c Worth 10c at.....5c Worth 5c at.....3c Ladies' Underwear 25c Ladies' Underwear at .....20c 35c Ladies' Underwear at .....30c 50c Ladies' Underwear at .....42c $1.25 Ladies' Underwear at .....95c Bath Robe Blankets We are selling dozens of Bath Robe Blankets. A grand assortment of patterns; complete with small cord and frog for neck and large cord for waist at ..... $3.75 Navajo Patterns, heavy Wool Bath Robe Blankets; exclusive designs, extra heavy. Nothing finer or more appropriate for a useful Christmas present; very reasonably priced at ..... $5.00 Toilet Boxes Something new. A dainty decorated, hinge-covered box containing the following articles: One cake fine Toilet Soap; one box Talcum; one bottle, large size, Toilet water; one Sachet Powder; one bottle fine Perfume, all for $2.50, making a gift that would be appreciated. HE The HUB IS N BUY Everything that YOU NEED Just Wh the FORCED Sale Prices. The Boys did a G Would Not-Give THEM Further time. SHOES= There is about $3,000 worth of Shoes, Standard brands to be closed out. $5.00 Shoes at .....$2.98 $3.50 Shoes at .....$2.25 $2.50 Shoes at .....$1.50 One lot of about 300 pair that will go for .....$1.00 One lot of odds and ends at .....48c One lot of odds and ends at .....19c Best brand of Calico .....4c Canvass Gloves at .....5c 13 Yds. of Hope Muslin at .....$1.00 Best grade of Oil Cloth at .....17c Dress Goods Regular $1.50 Silk ..... 98c Regular $1.00 Silk ..... 69c Regular 50c Silk ..... 35c Blue Serge 500 Trimmed Hats Dolls of Every Kiud for Every Little Desire Have you seen the "John Bunny" "Whistling Boy," "Pajama Girl." ctc. unbreakable dools? A very "practical" doll. Else- where $1.25. Our price each _____ $1.00 "Silver" Crown Dolls All the rage. New this season; almost indestructable. Elsewhere $1.25, and $1.50. Our price, each ..... $1.00 Towels and Tablecloths Table Oil Cloth, closing out at, per yard.....18c Barber's Towels, closing out at, dozen.....45c Face Towels, closing out at, dozen.....90c SILK PETTICOATS Choice of Silk Petticoats at.....$1.45 $1.50 Line Black Pettico- coats at.....95c $1.25 line Black Pettico- coats at.....85c $1.00 line Black Pettico- coats at.....65c --- Hand Bags As usual we are away ahead of any competitor in our showing of The line is so varied that enumeration is impossible. Suffice it to say we have a bag at $1.50 that cannot be duplicated in the city for less than $2.00. This is true right through the line up to the $7.00 and $8.00 numbers. We would consider it a privilege to show you. Children's Boxed Handkerchiefs Attractive colored box containing three nice, sheer handkerchief with cute printed "Kewpie designs. The box at 25 Jointed Dolls Genuine Moulded face an body German dolls. Absolutely the most beautiful doll ever mad They sleep and move their eye from side to side. They have real hair and eyelashes. The look and act like real babies Some speak very distinctly the word "mamma". The sizes are from 12 inches to 24 inches long The price each is from $3.00 to $8.0 [ RAILAOAD FARE ALLOWED } TO OUT OF TOWN CUSTOMERS ) EAST FIRST STREET 5 _ TULSA, OKLAHOMA OW BANKRVPT old to satisfy the creditors. 4% at once. Hundreds of dol- sived the day the store closed. |. Here is an opportunity to yen YOUENEED IT and Get the Advantagefoft jood Business but Overbought. The Creditors ‘gain, "Everything will be Marked at F OF The Regular Price OU DIGG OHUUD oe for Boys an’ gin $1.75 grade Boys’ Shoes, choice at $1.28 $2.00 grade Boys’ Shoes, choice at $1.45 $2.50 grade Bays’ Shoes, choice at $1.78 $3.00 grade Boys’ Shoes, heoice a t $2.48 3.50 grade Boys’ hoes, choice at $2.6: | 25e line Infants’ Shoes, _ choice at 18 35¢ line Infants’ Shoes _ choice at : 23 | 50¢ line Infants’ Shoes | choice at 3m | T5e line Children’s Shoes, | choice at cake | $1.00 line Children’s Shoes, | choice at ; 719 | $1.25 line Children’s Shoes choice at pe See $1:50 line Children’s Shoes MR sc tcaparnivennin do $1.75 line Children’s Shoes choice at $1.3 $2.00 line Children’s Shoes choice at Se cpt $1.4 $2.50 line Children’s Shoes choice at ee iawn $3.00 line Children’s Shoes choice at z $2.2 Full Ling of Toilet Goods LADIES’ AND CHILD'S HOSE 25e Ladies’ Hose at 20 50c Ladies’ Hose at 38e $1.00 Ladies’ Hose at 78¢ 10¢ Children’s Hose at 8e 15¢ Children's Hose at lie 25c Children's Hose at 20 RLANKETS AND COMFORTS $1.25 Blankets at 95e $1.50 Blankets at $1.15 $1.75 Blankets at $1.35 $2.50 Blankets at $2.15 $3.50 Blankets at $2.75 $1.50 Comforts at $1.25 $1.75 Comforts at $1.35 $2.00 Comforts at $1.65 $2.50 Comforts at $2.15 BED SPREADS Five hundred to sell at the fol- lowing prices. 5 $5.00 Bed Spreads at $2.98 $8.50 Bed Spreads at $2.48 $2.50 Bed Spreads at $1.48 $1.50 Bed Spreads at 98 9 e. Men’s Clothing See SS SSS About 300 Suits Remained the Day ee : of the failure.) A Saving'Fin Pants for" soso gage Men. sits worth $15.00 at $7.50 $1.25 line Men’s Pants at 95e $2.00 line Men's Pants sell at $1.35 $2.50 line Men’s Pants sell at $1.85 $3.00 line Men’s Pants sell at $1.98 $3.50 line Men’s Pants sell at $2.65 $4.00 line Men’s Pants sell’ at $2.85 $4.50 line Men’s Pants sell at $2.95 $5.00 line Men’s Pants sell at $3.55 $5.50 line Men’s Pants sell at. $3.85 $6.00 line Men’s Pants sell at $4.15 $6.50 line Men’s Pants seil at $4.45 $7.00 line Men’s Pants sell at $5.20 Men's Pants 400 pairs in all. Men's 36.00 Pants for $4.00 Men’s $5.00 Pants for $2.50 Men’s $3.00 Pants for $1.50 Men's $1.50 Pants for D8 One lot for 65 eT an ee a Worth $1.50 at 98¢ Worth $1.00 at yj 690 Worth 75c at 48¢ Wotrh 50c at 35 Best Work Shirts*in the city for 15e Suits worth $25.00 at $12.50 Suits worth $20.00 at $10.00 Suits worth $15.00 at $7.50 ' About 300 Boys’ Suits $7.00 Suits for $3.98 $5.00 Suits for $2.50 $3.00 Suits for $1.50 $2.00 Suits for 98 ‘ 100 Men's Overcoats Worth $20.00 for $10.00 Worth $15.00 for $7.50 Worth $10.00 for $5.00 9.86 is , Children’s’ ‘and Ladies ~— Swdaters $1.25 line of Children's Sweaters at 85e 50¢ lot of Children’s Sweaters at 35e $2.00 Ladies’ Sweaters at $1.45 $3.50 and $3.75 Ladies’ Sweaters at $2.85 Bovs’ Clothing $3.50 line Boys’ Suits closing out at $1.98 $4.00 line Boys’ Suits closing out at $2.45 $4.50 line Boys’ Suits closing out at $2.90 $5.00 line Boys’ Suits closing out at $3.45 $6.00 line Boys’ Suits closing out at $3.95 $7.00 line Boys’ Suits closing out at $4.35 $7.50 line Boys’ Suits closing out at $4.85 $8.00 line Boys’ Suits closing out at $5.35 810.00 line Boys’ Suits closingout at ... $6.85 $5.00 Boys’ Overcoats closing out at $3.45 50¢ line Men’s Fancy Hose choice at conse SE (i Suspenders for 25e | " Best fieeced lined 2-piece Un- derwear for Men 35¢ Best Ribbed Underwear, 2-piece | suits for 35¢ Men's ribbed Union Suits worth \$1 50 at 98e | Trunks and Suit Cases, one- third less than regular price. Sports Say Mountain Nation Can Not Withstand Austria's Assaults Longer-Big Battle In Poland. (Summary of Events.) Since the extraordinary meeting of the Italian parliament late last week, followed by a special conference of the ministry, in which Italy was shown to be overwhelmingly favorable to the Allies, it is announced that the Southern Europe kingdom may go to war within two weeks. "Italy's sympathies and her sense of obligation draw her to the side of the members of the Triple Entente," says a semi-official dispatch from Rome. "The nation has been unable to enter the war heretofore because of lack of military equipment and naval readiness. During the last four months these difficulties have been remedied, however, and the country will be well able to look after her best interests from this time forward." In a notable speech to the Italian parliament Prime Minister Salandra declared there is no clause in the treaty with Germany and Austria which in any way binds Italy to aid those nations. "If those countries, which have failed in their coercive measures to draw Italy into the conflict, persist in accusing Italy of disloyalty," Salandra said, "Italy will publish the full text of this confidential treaty and show the world that her present position is well justified." The end of Servia is in sight. Reports from war headquarters in southeastern Europe indicate that the little mountain kingdom which started the present conflict is about to be wiped out. Servia has fought Austria, her big northern neighbor for centuries, trying to preserve her racial and national independence—but the end is in sight. Despatches from London, Petrograd and Vienna say that 100,000 of the Servian army—one-third of her adult male population—have been killed or wounded since the war began. Because of the greater conflict elsewhere in Europe the campaign in the southeast has gone along with scant notice, but it has been a war of extermination. In the operations of Austria against the Serbs in the last three weeks, 20,000 Serbs have been taken prisoner. Austrians Take Belgrade. Belgrade, capital of Servia until the beginning of the war, the city where the first heavy fighting of the war occurred, has been occupied by the Austrians. The Serbs hold out four months, then evacuated the place. Belgrade was frequently under bombardment early in the war and but for the general European conflict which compelled Austria to send her troops against Russia must have fallen an easy prey to Servia's big neighbor. Apparently Austria miscalculated the nature of the Servian opposition and only after Bosnia was invaded did she send a sufficient force against the Servians to drive them back. Now they are being forced backward and are eagerly looking for the advance of the Russians into Hungary to afford them re lief. Russia has been sealing Cossack raiding parties through the Carpathians with the object of diverting Austria's attention, but the dual monarchy seemingly is determined to finish with Servia first. Warsaw Safe Again. Russian Poland is still the center of interest in the war situation so far as military operations are concerned. Reports from the rival headquarters indicate that any decisive result on either side is still in the balance, although on the face of the known facts the conviction is growing that the German general, Mackensen, has done at Lodz what Bazalne in the Franco-Prussian war failed to do at Metz, he has saved his army after it was encircled by the enemy. Germans Escape Trap. A Berlin dispatch says that a great story of success for the German troops has come to light in the fighting near Lodz. The German forces were operating against the right flank and in the rear of the Russians when they in their turn, were attacked by Russians who pressed them hard, coming from the east and south. day fight and broke through the Russian ring. Russians Capture Passes. The Russian troops after a fight lasting ten days, captured, November 28, the Austrian positions which protected the passes in the Carpathians, extending fifty versts (about thirty-three miles) from Koneczna, which is situated north of Bartfeld as far as Schuzko, situated south of Mezo Laborez. The Russians in this district captured cannons, machine guns and many prisoners. The German artillery is still hammering at the allied line between Ypres and Arras. Reports reaching Paris say re-enforcements continued to come up for the Germans in this section and the full quota of 100,000 additional men is expected to be on the firing line within the next few days. More Activity in West. While there is every indication that another big battle is imminent in the West, there is no evidence that it actually has begun. There has been fighting in Flanders, but this doubtless is the result of an attempt by the Allies to take some advanced positions. There also are reports that the Germans have evacuated several villages on the Yser canal and are concentrating on new positions. Germans Destroy Ypres. The Germans have destroyed the old and magnificent city of Ypres, in southwestern Belgium. Failing to capture the place and hold it as a strategic position against the Allies, the kalser's army drew up to the northward an armored train of heavy artillery and systematically battered the city to pieces in two days. This is the gist of a report given in the latest French official bulletin. Capital Back to Paris The French parliament has been called to meet in extraordinary session at Paris December 22. The members of the French cabinet are to leave Bordeaux next week for that city, where they will put themselves at the disposition of the finance committee of the chamber of deputies. Lose Feet From Cold. Officers invalided from the Allies front say there are at present about 1,500 officers and men suffering from frozen feet in the base hospitals in and about Boulogne-Sur-Mer, France. Fully 1,000 of that number must have one or both feet amputated, owing to the deducing of the nerves, which makes futile all attempts at treatment. DRIVER OSBORNE Men's Post Driver Osborne of L battery, Royal Horse artillery, is likely to receive the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery. The battery was surprised by the Germans, every officer and most of the men were killed or wounded, and all but one of the guns put out of action. Osborne and two others stuck by the remaining gun and silenced the German pieces one by one until finally the enemy retreated. TULSA. OKLA., STAR 22 ROUMANIAJOINS WITH THE ALLIES ENTIRE POPULATION OF SMALL BALKAN STATE FAVORS ENTERING CONFLICT. LODZ SURRENDERS TO GERMANS Geneva—The Journal de Geneve publishes dispatch from Bucharest saying Roumania has definitely decided to enter the war on the side of the allies. This decision, according to the dispatch, is in accordance with the wishes of the entire country, including King Ferdinand and all the Roumanian statesmen, except the minister of finance, M. Marghileman. The question of when Roumania will make fier entry into the conflict is still being discussed, however, one side desiring to avoid a winter campaign; but the military authorities express the fear that Servia may be defeated before the spring. Germans Occupy Lodz. London—Lodz, the second city of Poland and lying seventy-five miles to the west southwest of Warsaw, has fellen to the German arms. Around this important town a desperate battle has raged for days. Here countless thousands have fallen in desperate hand-to-hand conflicts and from the shells of hundreds of guns. It was evident from the occupation of Lodz by the Germans that the heaviest kind of fighting has been going on for late advices told of a vicious attack and bombardment of Lodz and fighting on the outskirts of the city, and previous to that, of operations twenty miles west of Plotrkow, which lies considerably south of Lodz, and along a line from Glowno, sixteen miles northwest of Lodz, to the Vistula river. Lodz has long been an objective point of the German army. It has grown in recent years from an insignificant place to be one of the most populous cities in the Russian empire. In 1910 its population numbered 415,604 and with this important place as a base it is expected that the Germans will make a strong effort to reach the Polish capital of Warsaw, Russian Success Denied. The capture of one of the advance positions at Przemysl is regarded as conferring a valuable advantage to the Russians in their attack on the fortress. Leaving this city to the attentions of the besieging armies, the Russians are pushing in small bodies, steadily across the plains of Hungary, and fugitives are said to be pouring toward. Budapest. The allies continue to push forward in Flanders and in northern France, but the Germans explain that they are giving ground for tactical and strategic reasons. The advance, as far as Flanders is concerned, seems to have been checked on the outskirts of Langemark. There has been a recrudescence of hard fighting in the Argonne district, where the French claim they are making progress. On the whole, however, in these siege operations, these successes and reverses only mean a gain or loss of a few hundred yards and a slight readjustment of positions. THE NEW LEGISLATURE ..... Foregoing shows the political division of the next legislature, according to an unofficial tabulation of reports from all counties in the state with the exception of Harper, which is still out. The members of both branches, whose election is indicated on the face of returns, follow: The Senate. (Star before name indicates holder) District No. 1—W. J. Risen, Hooper, democrat. District No. 2—*E. L. Mitchell, democrat, Cheyenne, and George E. Wilson, socialist, Costos. District No. 3—W. M. Bickel, Alva, democrat. District No. 4—*E. L. Carpenter, democrat, of Mangum. District No. 5—Harry B. Cordell, democrat, of Manitou. District No. 6—*James L. Austin, democrat, of New Cordell, and O. J. Logan, democrat, Hobart. District No. 7—A. C. Beeman, republican, Cherokee. District No. 8—*Eugene Watrous, republican, of Enid. District No. 9—*J. E. Curran, republican, of Blackwell, and William S. Cline, democrat, Newkirk. District No. 10—*George A. Waters, democrat, of Pawnee. District No. 11—Clarence Davis, democrat, Sapuline. District No. 12—*John H. Burford, republican, of Guthrie. District No. 13—*C. F. Barrett, democrat of Shawnee, and C. L. Edmonson, democrat, Chandler. District No. 14—*Ben F. Wilson, democrat, of Vukon, and Tom F. McMechan, democrat, Oklahoma City. District No. 15—*John D. Pugh, democrat, of Anadarko, and Thomas J. O'Neill, democrat, of Chickasha. District No. 16-S. W. Hogan, republican, District No. 17-J. Elmer Thomas, democrat, of Lawton, and *Frank Baumman, democrat, Waukirla. District No. 18—*Fred E. Tucker*, democrat, of Ardmore, and B. A. Keller, democrat, Marietta. District No. 19—*Ben Franklin*, democrat of Owens and John R. Hickam, democrat, Coalgate. District No. 21—*M. M. Ryan*, democrat, Poteau. District No. 22—*C. W. Board*, democrat, of Okemah. District No. 23—*R. H. Chase*, democrat, Wewoka. District No. 24—*C. W. McAlester*, democrat, of Hugo. District No. 25—*W. V. Buckner*, democrat, McAlester. District No. 26—*C. C. Shaw*, democrat, of Mill Creek. District No. 27—*Campbell Russell*, democrat, of Warner, and T. H. Davidson, democrat; Muskogee. District No. 28—*M. S. Blassingame*, democrat, of Sallisaw. District No. 29—*O. W. Killam*, democrat, Locust Grove. District No. 30—*George W. Fields*, Jr., democrat, of Grove. District No. 31—*R. L. Davidson*, democrat, Tulsa. District No. 32—*James H. Sutherlin*, democrat, of Wagoner. District No. 33—W. A. Chase, democrat, Nowata. The House. Adair—Thomas J. Welch, Ballard, democrat. Alfaifa—J. C. Smith, Carmen, republican. Atoka—James A. Thurmond, Tushka, democrat. Beaver and Harper—Not reported. Bekham Thomas H. McLemore, Elk City, scollist. Blaine—L. A. Everhart, Bickford, republican. Bryan—W. A. Durant, Durant, democrat; G. A. Ramsey, Colbert, democrat. Caddo—Joseph A. Baker, Gracemont; Frank Carpenter, Bridgeport, both democrats. Canadian—T. F. Hensley, El Reno democrat. Carter—Kelly Brown, Ardmore, democrat. Cherokee—J. D. Cox, Talequah, democrat. Choctaw—T. W. Hunter, Hugo; W. L. Garner, Boswell, both democrat. Cimarron and Texas—Charles Williams, Hooker, democrat. Cleveland—H. O. Miller, Norman, democrat. Coal-Wilburn Cartwright, Clarita, democrat. Comanche and Cotton—William T. Pourelle, Temple; Lewis Hunter, Lawton, both democrat. Bryant Cash, Vinita, democrat. Creek—William J. Ladd, Bristow, republican. Custer—John A. Simpson, Weatherford, democrat. Delaware—Lee Howe, Grove, democrat. Dewey—D. C. Kirkpatrick, Selling, socialist. Ellis—C. H. Holmes, Gage, republican. Garfield—Marvin M. McCord, Enid, republican; C. C. Childers, Covington, democrat. Garvin—Cicero I. Murray, Pauls Val- CRUCE REFUSES CLEMENCY Governor Not Favorably Impressed With Proposal of Frank Rice Governor Lee Cruce has stated definitely that he would not extend clemency to any of the convicts in the state penitentiary who assisted penitentiary officers in the attempted outbreak last January, which resulted in the death of seven men, including three convicts. Frank Rice, who was parole officer at the penitentiary at the time, and other officials of the prison have been urging the governor either to pardon, parole, or reduce the sentences of the men, ten in number, as a form of public official recognition for the services rendered the penitentiary officials. Governor Cruce stated that all of the men were trusties and were given special privileges by the penitentiary officers, which are not given other convicts. The special privileges given the men under the trusty system, the governor thinks, is sufficient reward for the services they have rendered. WASTE OF GAS IS DANGEROUS Conservation of Supply Is Urged in Letter to Governor Cruce Governor Cruce received a letter last week from Alfred J. Diescher, prominent oil and gas producer of Bartlesville, calling attention to waste of natural gas in the fields around Bartlesville and Nowata. Approximately 1,000,000,000 feet are wasted daily according to Diescher, who says the natural pressure on gas has decreased from 600 pounds a year ago to 200 pounds. The question of conserving the supply of gas was before the legislature two years ago, and has frequently been before the corporation commission in one form or another. It is believed that legislation designed to provide some means of conservation will be enacted at the coming session of the legislature. Plans along conservation lines for oil and gas are now being worked out by the corporation commission and the department of the interior at Washington. DAIRY FEES ARE REPORTED Secretary Ben Hennessey, of the board of agriculture has submitted to Governor Cruce a report on the dairy and nursery fees. The time covered by the dairy fees is from July 2, 1913, to July 1, 1914, and shows that $3,367 was collected. The time covered by the nursery fees is from July 17, 1913, to June 2, 1914, and shows that $345.80 was collected. In submitting his report, Secretary Hennessey says: "Owing to the investigation of a confusion in entries of money received in the different departments for license by the state examiner and inspector, of commercial fertilizer being made no accurate balance can be reached until entries are adjusted." Accompanying this report was one by L. McLennan, state feed inspector covering the time from July 1, 1913, to June 30, 1914, in which collections were shown to the amount of $36,140.78.