The Times-Democrat (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 44, Ed. 2 Thursday, October 25, 1917 Page: 1 of 8
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Section Two. This Issue Contains 16 Pages, in Two Sections.
THE TIMES-DEMOCRAT
TIMES—VOL. 15, NO. 43; DEMOCRAT—VOL. 10, NO. :
THE TIMES-DEMOCRAT, ALTUS, OKLAHOMA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1917.
OFFICIAL CITY PAPER
WILL NOT CO INTO IWATER SUPPLY [AUTOS MADE
WINTER QUARTERS'
Allies Will Probably Continue Great
Drive In Flanders—Our Men In
Fine Condition
Washington, October 22.—Military
experts here do not expect winter to
halt the great allied drive against the
Germans in Flanders. Secretary Baker's
weekly review of war operations issued
tonight discloses the belief of the war
department that potency of material and
men will enable the British and French
commanders to triumph over natural
obstacles and continue forcing the ene-
my back without waiting for spring.
"The review touches for the first time
upon the American expeditionary forces
in France, declaring the men after three
months' intensive training are in effi-
cient fighting trim and splendid physi-
cal condition.
In dwelling upon the importance of
the battle of Flanders and its effect
upon the morale of the Germans the
war secretary declares it apparent that
the German high command planned the
recent expedition against the Russians
in the Riga sector in order to bolster
up morale and meet impending internal
difficulties. By extending her lines in
the east he adds, Germany has merely
added to the length of her line of com-
munications and increased confidence
in the final allied victory.
The review covering the week ending
October 20, follows in part:
"Our men in France after three
months* intense training are in
splendid physical condition and efficient
fighting trim. They have readily be-
come acclimatized and now feel at home
in the war zone. Our troops have met
with the most warm hearted and en-
thusiastic reception on the part of the
armies and people of France.
"The health of our men overseas is
reported excellent.
"Bad weather already prevails along
the western front, wintery conditions
wit! soon set in and the terrain will be-
come increasingly difficult for attack-
ing troops. NcvcrtheUss, the potency
of ailied material and men, ti* accumu-
lation of the technical means of corn-
Bit' and the preparations which have
tfcfcn going on for many months will
make it possible for the British and
French commanders to triumph over
natural obstacles and with few short in-
tervals we may expect the offensive to
press forward.
"It is not anticipated that the allies
witt- go into winter quarters this year."
FOR FREDERICK
Same
Do
Firm Says They Can
As Much For Altus" If
Given Contract
A preliminary test of the second well
just constructed by Layne & Bowler, for
the city, on the J. G. Autrey farm,south-
west of town, disclosed that it produces
fully as much water as the first well
which was completed some time ago
and was found to pump 304 gallons of
water a minute. As there are 1440 min-
ute in a day, it will be found that this
is considerably over 400,000 gallons in
24 hours. The contract, however, calls
for 500,800 gallons in 24 hours, and the
two wells will produce considerably
more than this amount. Before paying
the contract price,-$12,500, a 30 hour test
of both well? will be made.—Frederick
Star.
A representative of the firm of Layne
& Bowler will appear before the coun-
cil of Altus tonight to submit bid on
the same proposition for this city.
:E
CRANE WILBUR AT
WIGWAM TODAY
Mr. Wilbur Is Both The Author and
Star In the Play "The
Painted Lie"
Today at the Wigwam will be shown
• The Painted Lie," in which Crane Wil-
bur is both the author and the star. Thisi
c.lcl-iatcu matineejidol casts himself in
this story as lieutenant of the national
guard and a story of love, jealousy and
a woman's honor, all combine to form
a thrilling Wilbur picture, Wilbur story
with a Wilbur hero. A battle scene and
machine gun bombardment on the bor-
der, and a spectacular sword dual be-
tween Wilbur and Harris Ingraham,
are interesting parts of this great pho-
to-play. Mr. Wilbur has been on the
vtage since the age of 15. appearing first
with Sir Henry Irving in "Robespierre,"
and shortly after accepting an engage-
ment with Mrs. Fiske's famous Man-
hattan company. He is now leading
man for the Horsley-Mutual organiza-
tion, and aside from his acting, he has
followed up his literary bent by writ-
ing plays.
Thjr Altus movie fans all remember
Crane Wilbur as one of the best and
w ill eiijoy this play today.
Friday night will be the Mluebird.
The' Show Down." with Myrtle Gon-
zalez and George Hernandez appear-
in the star roles. When a boat-load
of wavf-tossed refugees from subma-
rine attack were cast upon a verdant
island in the Pacific, the various na-
tures, hitherto unknown to their ac-
quaintances. turned right side in. and
urong kidv out—thr upheaval result-
ing fn a sensational screen-drama that
will be of lively interest to all theatre-
goers who find their best amusement in
the ^noto-play. •
McCLINTIC MADE
A FINE SPEECH
Many Gathered to Hear Seventh Dis-
trict Congressman and Were
Not Disappointed
Hon. Jim McClintic was given an en-
thusiastic welcome by many friends and
constituents who assembled at the dis-
trict court room Thursday evening at
8 o'clock to hear him speak. He was
introduced by T., M. Robinson who
dwelt on the affection and loyalty of
the people of the district for their con-
gressman and their pfeasurc in wel-
coming him home after the arduous
duties of the past session extraordin-
ary.
Mr. McClintic spoke for more than
an hour, prefacting his remarks with an
earnest appeal to the people of 'Jack-
son county to buy Liberty Bonds and
help win the war. He reviewed the
causcs leading up to the entrance of the
United States into the war, and recited
many instances of record to show the
systematic and long prep«ted plan of
Germany to override and dominate the
world, ^giving it as his opinion that
Germany would have attacked and in-
vaded America \Vhen we were least pre-
pared had not this country joined the
allies in defense of .the freedom of the
world.
Mr. McClintic was heard with most
intense interest by an audience that
packed the court room, many standiilg
throughout his speech, and his appeals
to the patriotism and loyalty of the
peopel and his scathing denunciation of
those antagonistic to the necessary war
measures received thunders of applause.
Many remained to have a personal word
and hand shake with Mr. McClintic and
to thank him for the opportunity to hear
at first hand something of the measures
and legislation which has occupied the
attention of President Wilson and Con-
ss during the past strenuous weeks.
GOOD SHOWING
Oklahoma City Dealers' Association
Given Hearty Welcome In Spite
of Inclement Weather
The Oklahoma Automobile Dealers'
Association was given a great wclcome
last Thursday when it reached Altus
on the schedule mapped out for the
GocJfl Roads and Cup Tour over the
State. The party was met at Mangum
by Mayor Hickman, Jack Bonner of
the Times-Democrat, Guy Harris and
Miss Omega Rawls and Mrs. Beulah
Hightower, under whose escort they
reached Altus about 5:30 p. m., and
went to the Orient hotel for supper
The day was cold and disagreeable,
and ^ bleak north wind madfe the ev-
ening an uncomfortable time for out-
of-door entertainment, but in spite of
weather a large crowd assembled about
7 p. m., on the northwest corner of the
square where the machines were park-
ed, and much-interest was taken in the
display of handsome cars of many
makes. A big twelve cylinder Packard
divided honors with a luxurious Cad-
illac Eight, the latter's one-man top
and its wonderfully easy operation be-
ing wateched with great admiration, to
say nothing of other features of appeal-
ing interest, to auto owners apd buyers.
The party was a jolly one, and the
travelers had much fun among them-
selves. A mock trial was put on dur-
ing the evening, when the Velie sales-
man, who had sold and delivered, the
car in which he started, at some point
on the route, was tried for stealing the
car, which caused considerable fun for
the crowd.
At a rather early hour the Elks' hall
was sought as a shelter from the wintry
winds, and to the splendid music of
Emery's Concert Band, dancing was en-
joyed by the visitors and numerous Al-
tus citizens who did their best to show
.their appreciation of the friendly visit
of the Oklahoma Cityans.
Red Cross Notes
Rev. Robt. Hodgson and W. H. Deck-
er went to Elmer Sunday, where an
auxiliary of the Red Cross was organiz
ed with twenty-two members.
In the campaign for members last
week fifty-five new names were added
to the Altus roll, making a total mem-
bership of 270.
The'Altus chapter added $151.80 to
its treasury by the lunches furnished
to the soldiers passing through to Camp
Travis. This was all clear gain, as the
lunches were all donated.
A SPLENDID SHOWING
OF LATE MODELS IN NEW
Wooltex
and
FINE RACE HORSE
PERISHES IN FIRE
Stop the Cannon's Roar
Ir. Diltz, city electrician, has a
unique display in the window of the
city hall this week, which was arranged
in honor of "Liberty Day," and has at-
tracted much admiring comment for its
clever originality in the use of homely
materials. A cannon made of various
sizes of common stove pipe is mounted
on electric fans which serve as wheels.
Another fan. concealed by the body of
the cannon, keeps in motion the red,
white and blue streamers which adorn
the cannon's mouth, in which is a red
light which flashes at regular inter-
vals giving the appearance of a cannon
in action, and the device bears the sig-
nificant placard. "Buy a Bond and Stop
the Cannon's Roar."
New Men At Fire Department
W. F. Davis will arrive today from
Oklahoma City to become a member of
the fire department and will take charge
of the big truck. Mr. Davis comes from
the central office of the Oklahoma City
fire department, and has had much ex-
perience in the work." having been em-
ployed for seven years in the fire de-
partment at Bartlesville, and four at
Pawhuska Albert Montgomery, who is
employed as assistant driver, is another
new man at the fire station, having
come from Chickasha about two weekc
I a..» to
C. H. Van Natta Suffered Loss Of
Horse, Colt, Car and Feed
When Barn Burned
The barn of C. H. Van Natta was de-
stroyed by fire early Wednesday morn-
ing and Mr. Van Natta's fipe race
horse. Queen Okla, perished ni the
flames, and her colt, John Emerson.was
badly .burned. Mr. Van Natta's Ford
car and considerable feed and coal were
also consumed, the total damage be-
ing $1200 or $1500. A small amount
of insurance was carried on the barn
but none on any of the contents.
When the family discovered the fire
about 1:15, a. m., the barn was envelop-
ed in.flames, and as the horse was tied
in its stall, nothing could be done to
save it. The young horse, when called
by name by members of the family, ran
out of the burning shed, and though
badly burned, it is thought it will be
all right.
The fire company responded prompt-
ly to the alarm but through some mis-
understanding. made a run to 701 North
Lee streetv which is in the northwest
part of town, while the Van Natta resi-
dence is at the northeast limit of the
city and on B street. Probably the sim
ilar sound of the names of those streets
caused the errors The company soon
saw the direction in which the fire was |
located and changed its course with lit-
tle loss of timc.but as the Van Natta j
place is outside the fire limits, only the |
chemical apparatus was available, and
the fire had gained too much headway
for that to be of any use
No cause whatever is known as to the,
• n*njtiv uf ttu. tut..
g
Red Fern
Coats
and
Suits
EXCLUSIVE
With Us
YOU NO DOUBT HAVE BEEN THINKING THAT YOU HAVE WAITED TOO LONG TO BUY
YOUR COAT OR SUIT—THAT .THINGS ARE PRETTY WELL LOOKE DOVER AND THE BEST
PICKED OVER.
THEN YOU SHOULD SEE THE SPLENDID NEW SELECTION OF WOOLTEX AND RED-
FERN COATS AND SUITS WE ARE ALMOST DAILY RECEIVING. AS WE SELL OUT WE RE-
BUY IN THE VERY HEIGHT OF THE SEASON STYLES.
THEY ARE FRESH, SMART, YOUTHFUL DESIGNS, THE BEST OF THE SEASON'S STYLES
—A VARIED ASSORTMENT AS INTERESTING AS ANYTHING HITHERTO SHOWJl FOR FALL
AND WINTER WEAR. - .,
YOU CAN COUNT ON THE CLEVER LIN ES AND SMART STLYE LASTING AS LONG AS
THE GARMENT, FOR WOOLTEX AND REDFERN WHO CRKATE BOTH THESE LINES; ARE
NOTED FOR TME PERFECT TAILORING OF EVERY COAT AND SUI^ THEY MAKE.
THE MATERIALS ARE ALL WOOL, AS THEY SHOULD BE FOR WINTER WEAK, AND MOST
OF THE GARMENTS ARE INTERLftfED. " X
New Wooltex Suits, made of Burellai, Poplins,
Poiret Twills, Serges and Chiffon Broad-
cloth at $25, 930, $35, $37.50, and up to $45
Wooltex Coats made of all wool Velours, all
wool cheviots, all wool kerseys, all woll Broad-
cloth, silver tones,
Pompons, at $20, $25, $30, $35, $40, $50
Redfern Suits in the latest materials. .$20 to $45
Sedfern Coats in all the new wanted
materials at $15 to $45
Other medium priced Coats and
Suits, at $10.00 to $18.50
Children's and Misses' Coals
-i-
!j! THIS DEPARTMENT IS IN FINE SHAPE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR WANTS
Misses' heavy black Matlam Coats, belted and
lined, age 6 to 14, at $5.00
Children's Coats, age 2 to 6, made in
Corduroy, at
$2.00
Child's, age 2 to 6 Coats, made of wool Cheviots,
trimmed with black silk.plush, at $2.50
Other good makes in age 2 to 6, at $4, $5, $6, $7.50
Misses' Coats, age 6 to 14, made of wool Cheviots
unlined, assortment of colors, at $3.95
Misses' Striped Corduroy Coats, age 6
to 14 at
$6.50
Misses' mercerized Plush Coats, all
shades, at $7.50 to $10.00 §1
Blankets and Comforts
YOU'LL BE PLEASED WITH OUR LINE OF BEDDING, BECAUSE OUR CONTRACTS WERE
PLACED ON THEM IN SOME INSTANCES IN JANUARY, 1916. WE SHIPPED OUT AND PAID
FOR THE LARGER QUANTITY OF OUR BLANKETS LAST FEBRUARY. NO MERCHANT ANY
WHERE CAN BEAT THE PRICES WE ARE NAMING ON THESE GOODS.
60x76 2'4 lb Gray Double Cotton Blankets,
Crochet edge, at $1.50
70x80 354 lb Gray and tan Double Cotton
Blankets, crochet edge, at $2.00
64x76 3}4 tb Woolnap Double Cotton
Blankets, at $3.00
72x84 Gray and tan Double Nashua Woolnap
weight 4Ji lb, at $3.85
72x84 4% lb, assortment plaids, Nashua Woolnap
Double Blankets, Crochet edge, at $4.00
66x80 Pansy Plaid Wool Blankets, weight
4 lb, at $5.00
66x80 4M tb Gray Wool mixed Blankets,
crochet edge, at $6.00
70x60 4 Ji lb Plaid all Wool Double Blanket?,
fine silk bound edge, at S9.CC
72x82 5 lb very fine assortment, plaid, all wocl
Double Blankets, wide silk bound edge, at $12.50
Shoddy filled Comforts, printed top with
white lining, at $1-w
Shoddy filled Comforts, printed top and
lining, at $2.03
Shaddy filled Comforts, printed top and
lining, at
lining, at shrdlu shrdl shr shrd
Large sue Cotton filled Silkoline top and
lining Comforts, at $3.00 and $4.00
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