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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11

EMPTY STOCKING BRIGADE. You
ought To do something for the chill
drcn OF those who are without warm
clothing. who are without the neces-
stiles Of life, who have not the place
Whcrcun to lay their heads
Little children and dumb animals
are OF all things in this world the
most appealing objects of that SYM
pathy and that feeling that they have
not been forgotten. They should not
be forgotten. They should be remem-
hered In all of the waking hours for
the reason that there are none Of the
children Of men SO omnipotent that
they cannot fall from their high estate
and become like Nebuchadnezzar even
as the beasts Of the field. Millionaires
have been known to lose their money
and TO die IN -oyeriv.
Don't let is be said that there will
be any EMPTY STOCKINGS in Tulsa
in the Christmas season. Send IN
your check. Right now is the time
Tho day after Christmas when the
children are weeping for the things
that other children received and
which they did not get will be too late.
Make your slogan. No EMPTY
STOCKINGS In Tulsa on Christmas
eNe or at any other time.
II YOU are not able TO send cash
contributions send presents or provis-
ions of some kind which can be used
when the calls are made on the poor
christmas morning The women of
Tulsa should heed the call.
No EMPTY STOCKINGS IN
TULSA. tt-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11

| wrecks. Inherent weakness Of the
| traln order system was responsible in
several cases, and the commission ad-
! Nlsed use Of extra checks to safeguard
against danger Of forgotten instruc-
uohs. Inspection and supervision OF
work of train service employees is i'm
proving, the report stated, but there
Is stlll need for Standardization OF
operating rules.
The report declared that there has
been no material Improvement in bad
track and roadway conditions which
nave oeen the cause Of many wrecks
no material Improvement.
Inc commissions recommendations,
summarized, were:
Construction OF a building adeouatf
Tor the commission
Use OF steel cars in pa ssenger serv-
Ice and prohibition Of use of wooden
cars between or in front of steel ears
Limitation to three years for filing
or actions relating to TRANSFORMATION
charges.
IdSSase or appropriate and adequate
legislation for the commissions con-
trol Of railway capitalization.
Authority, explicit and emphatic
Tor the commission to examine car
rlers' papers, accounts, etc.
establishment Of a minimum pen-
any OF 800 for violation of the
hours of-service act.
Inc report pointed Out a continu-
dhce OF use Of cars in defective cOndi-
uon and advised railroads to acouaint
responsible employees with the safety
appliance laws.
Progress in work Of tbo nb,,st,,l
Naluauon Of railroads was reported
Eight parties are now going over the
ROADS and the commission advises in
crease OF these parties. Satisfaction,
progress In surveying tentative route.
Tor the federal railroad in Alaska was
also reported.
among the commissions larger in
Vestigations pending are:
Ifobe on the financial relations
rates and practices Of the /. & \
road, the Nashville ~ Chattanooga and
othefsi investigation of alleged re-
bates of the steel corporation. inyrsti-
cation Of the little Kanawha railroad.
the Iere Marquette, the c. II. a d..
me ROCK Island; the car icing sub
Jecl' OF cement iron ore and steel
IateS ana transportation practices.
rates ana rules for telegraph and tele-
pnohe companies and Investigation
OF revenues of carriers in "official
territory.
The commission evinced intention
oI seeking further indictments Of com
pahles billing coal TO fictitious con
Germs or destinations for re-biIIinp II
WIN also Vigorously prosecute shin
perS VINO Falsely report shipments or
7iVe laise weights. Early prosecu-
-ions VIII be sought against railroads
nat give concessions to shipoers
through warehouses on similar de-.
vices. Ut
me commission said that IL con
sress would grant authority il couId
proceed to make uniformity of frnight
,asslfl'ation without injuring either
shippers or carriers.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11

'''i''-hAh'' - ~ LpNbGh \ NJ
It was just the other day that Elsie
Ann heard about the Evening Sun
Empty Stocking club.
Mother had readto her the Evening
sun stories about the little boys and
girls who never have any Christmas
parties, who never hang up their
stockings on Christmas eve because
there are SO many hungry little folks
In their homes 10 feed that Christ
mas stockings must always be Empty
stockings for them
Elsie Ann knew that her own
stockings would be brimful on Christ
mas morning, Santa Claus had never
forgotten hes so far. but she won.
dered about little Lottie Ellis.
Who would fill Lottie's stocking ?
Miss White, the kindergarten teacher.
had told them about Lottie Her
Daddy was dead, her mother was
very poor-Lottie could not go 10
school because she had no shoes 10
wear.
Elsie Ann talked It all over with
Chairman, and though Chairman
isn't talking doll" she seemed to
understand her little mothers trou-
bles.
Between them they made a great
decision. o.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11

Elsie Ann would fill Lottie's Empty
Stocking herself
She would make hlieve" thar she
vas Santa Claus's little girl heIpinp
MIN out on his busy day. She'd get
that Santa Claus mask In the attic
and she'd wear her red coat. and
she'd take some Of the presents out
of the box Aunt Alice sent To her.
SO when mother was out ma Kim.
calls sly little Elsie Ann filled a has
ket with toys. and some cookies AMI
oranges borrowed from the cook
and she sped away in the family
motor car TO the His cottage. Mrs
Ellis herself opened the door IN tbo
uny visitor I'm red coat and fluffv
Whlte whiskers, ana poor little Lot
Tie fairly shouted for Iov when sho
saw real Santa claus oven
thoush u WaR n very little one
Lotue was go happy with her dlsbo,
and her doll that II was very hard
Tor Elsie Ann 10 keep solemn and
dlgnifed like real Santa Clans mn
II was heaps Of fun 10 watch nor
ana then 10 whisper 10 Mrs. Euls ma
hefe were more things in the ha
ket to be put in tho Empty Stocking
'hrlstmas eve when Lottie was
sound eslohp. van
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11
BLAUDtR TROUBLE CAUSES
TERRIBLE PAINS

After taking a trial bottle ~ ~.
miner swamp Root which von far
"",uoi To me, purchased sona fror,
a Iocal drug store. and after neing
,nreG 'al. f., dollar bottles can truthfnlit.
"i nains ,'%t ! was cured Of all the terrible
pans mad In my back, side and
mead caused by bladder trouble bn'i
lhe worst kind Of kidney trouble and
suffered so that / could not even st,,
w n pea with the pain. Or. Kilmer's
n"afhp-Root made me feel lust like a
NV person and ] am glad TO recon-
menu 1t 10 anyone suffering as / did
Very truly yours.
MISS MARY ARDNER
washington ~. Defiance, Ohio
Sworn to before me and I'm nv nros.
ence subscribed by the said Miss
Mary Adner, this 10th day of Julv
r. l.. Ray Notary Public.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11

be engaged In war calling for her
fun mobilization They have already
completed every detail 0f the organ
lzatlon M that the final call 10 arms
merely means the filling out numcg-
ically Of these units already on a
basis for war For that reason further
mobilization at the present time
would only means additional expense
without any advantage.
In any event, Italy considers her
self ready from now on and she VIII
be fully prepared, fully organized and
ready 10 act when the psychological
moment arrives
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11

separate maintenance. Captain Mer-
riam is seeking new trial and Mrs.
Merriam seeks additional almony.
Judge Graham instructed Captain
Merrlam's attorney 10 write to the
War department aud request them to
refer to the Judge and communica-
lions forwarded from this city re
gardinE tho Merriam divorce case,
and he would furnish Captain Mer-
ram's superiors with correct details
OF the LITIGATION in the local courts.
y don't see how anyone can make
the statement that woman rs desti-
tutc ana suffering when she has a
steady income of SIS a month" com
mented Judge Graham Many large
families live on less than that"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11
BANK CLEARINCS
SHOW INCREASE

Bank cloaIings for the week end
ms today were 6.3 per cent greater
than those of the corresponding week
In last year, according to W. A.
hroNnlre, manager of the Tulsa
Clearing house.
The cl1arlugs for the week Just
ended totaIcd SI5S3,T42 while those
in the same week in last year were
only I,4S9,42S. Tulsa is the ono of
less than a score of the leading cities
u the nited states which shows any
thing Hike consistent increase i'm the
Dlearlugs from week TO week
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11
FAMILY REUNION
AT WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-prosi.
dent Wilson is planning a famiii ra
union at the White House to Gcr'-,
throughout the Christmas HOLIDAYS
Mrs. Francis B. Savre sccon5
daughter Of the president. viii bo
present and is expecting TO furnish an
interesting event ~ ''''i' an
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11

HAVE YOU DONATED ?
Little Children Should Not
BE Left Unhappy ON
This Christmas.

That Christmas tree which is going
to ho given hy The sun for all the
poor children Of the entire commu-
nifty. regardless Of creed. is going 10
he the biggest thing which this town
has ever seen.
This is gong 90 uc the ono Christ
mas treat which has ever been given
IN Tulsa for all of the children.
The recent frost seems 20 have
chilled the ambition and the desire
Of some of the henevolently disposed
To give something for the children
The bachelors. especially the bsche-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11
As Christmas Draws Near
This Man SITS in Base
mcnt Without Work.
WANTS COUNTY JOB

BY j. a. EVANS.
lngpccf0r Precinct No. o >

As Christmas Of 1914 approaches
sit an alone IN a basement room In
North Tulsa, out Of employment and
without means 10 pay another month S
rent or for the most meagcr neCessi-
ties. For four years | followed the
fortune Of the civil war between the
states. The south Of which ! am a
/ native met with defeat, took part
in many bloody conflicts, hut in my
youth and ineXpericnce with lifes
problems, imbued by spirit Of ad-
venture ! took little heed OF what
would inevitably follow In the case
Of an uncduCated boy who faced the
stern realities Of life uncquipped with
aught but my bare hands and such
intelligence as nature has endowed
me. Like thousands OF other dere.
licts, ] drfted TO the extreme out.
posts of the west, and in my wander
ings I've seen II all experienced It's
trials and hardships the history of
which would fiji volume, and If
told in detail, would rival and in some
respects surpass the experiences Of
Jean Val Jean But ] shall not at
tempt to portray my varied struggles,
but simply confne myself to my
present fierce struggle-to keep my
soul in my body.
FINDS FRIENDS.
When l came to Tulsa some three
years ago it was my purpose 10 seek
the means of existence among the
people Of my native south. I found
here one friend, q pioneer Of the city,
who has known me half my life.
have made the acquaintance of many
OF its citizens, and among them a few
whom | believe are my sincere friends.
They are making an effort TO secure
n subordinate position for me in the
county's public service. am still
able to undertake any task that would
not to be too heavy strain on my
physical powers.
There are other applicants for the
position | seek who are doubtless eff
ficient and worthy. but doubt if one
of them is in as dire need Of the place
as | am; il 50, | will waive my claims
IN his favor, let the consequences be
what they may.
70 those who have ii in their power
to grant my plea will say you could
place no greater gift on the Christ
mas tree.
with the utmost good viii to all,
await your verdict.
editors Note Mr. Evans, who
lives at $40 North Boulder avenue,
has for some time been an election
inspector in Tulsa. He has made a
highly competent official He now
seeks to become a court bailiff. under
the new county administration that
goes into office January ]. If there
ever was a man who Is deserving Of
attention, It Is Mr. EvansD
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11
SUFFERING TERRIBLE

ng rulllu.s

'front.' And There ON the how um1"
the stray, hr tine hanH't'i N''"
uoIsclcss aud mououlost
If uu|} the nuudwrINl 'hHII. ".
human flesh Nuihrd H'"'I "'l
Woau,d. hc ElIHlE Ar''l .I' '""'"
not Dee sn hldcoue 1s 's Iha '"II'r
IKE silence OF fll N''hb "'H. J.,
parlN2Da one with lh' lcy horror of
a mEhimm'. 'h1Il"l II"lna. h"l nos
plials, those conveys Wlsn. ht r1II''.
Two cars stand @d'lI''hrd hi ln'
station ut MuulrrDdu, where lh'I' IH
situated q hospital base Organized 10y
br. j.. hadrn Guest, 'h' famous l'nt-
llsh surgeon, ana nus VIC, ln cooper
alluu with tine French ltrd cross.
I'm one Of the cars several nurses
spend every night 100 lhc "ih'i, l""
doctors For th,N must h' pioWp'h
ON hand when the huspi"l II'Ih7
come iu. J slayrd WIN the doctors
one night
About In the morning lI was
black outside dud bitterly rolu
heard cumWouun ON the adJa' 'hl
track Whistles ana the 'rcaklnE OIL
brakes. And before the incoming
Trains uf wounded had lrrtcd ils"U
painfully TO standstili our head doc
tor was hurrying up the rails, lhck.
tring lantern IN hand.
How many ne called IN irouNh
TO the guard,
About two hundred, mouhlcuT,
came the reply from aim hl-
hOuttc, fumhlinE at the door of
ear The worst cases are In here
monsieur Some Of ems died, guess,
hy now"
The doctor clamored into The ear
and picked his way among tho men
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11
Letter TO
Dr. kilBicr a. Co,
Bingilant0n. n. y.

''"N' NnHI SWamp-TtOOt VIII do Tor
You.
Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.
pIhghamton, n. Y, for sample size
pV,Ie. IL Will convince anyone. You
VIII also receive a booklet of valtiabl
Information. telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing. be sure
and mention the Tulsa DAILY world
hhd Sun. Jiegplar 50-c,nt and 81 size
bottles for sale at all drug stores
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11
SECURES MONEY.

Another obstacle in Premier Sa-
| landra's first cabinet, was General
Grand, minister Of war. The chief
Of staff of the army declaring Italy
| utterly unpreparcd for war, demand
ed immense sums for Immediate
preparation. These Premier Salandra
succeeded in getting, but these sums
Minister Of War Grandi declined to
spend. Finally he resigned. General
HuppeIli, fully in sympathy with the
premlers views, was then substi-
tutcd.
But sull another obstacle devel-
oped In the cabinet, The 100000
OOo which Premier and War Ministers
of Finances Ruhini was. willing to
give, but only on condition that It was
approved IN the usual bureaucratic
way by bill through parliament
Salandra insisted that the exceptional
crisis warranted the exceptional meas
ureS he insisted upon. Rubna, stil
uhiecttng, resigned. The designations
of the entire cabinet were presented
at the same time.
Then King Victor Emanuel evil
IDENTIFY also in sympathy with the
views of Premier Salandra, charged
him to form a new cabinet This
Salandra did and now for the first
time since the outbreak of the war
he Is entirely surrounded with col
leagues i'm sympathy with his views
that Italy cannot afford to see the
map Of Europe readmsted without
the realization, at least in part, of
her dreams of the past 80 years
Salaudra now has at his dSpo5al
the $500 coo, 600 necessary for Italys
thorough preparation The press Of
italy is also demanding that the mob
ili2ation be Increased to 1000 600. ,
In general, however, it is not believed ,
this will be done until the actual mo- I
mcnt when 1t is mp to Italy to take /
possession Of the provinces she de- /
srcs- the provinces that have been
openly offered her by Russia and .
England and hold them if necessary .
hy force.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-11
ENTENTE SUProRT.

IN the maintaining and holding OF
these rights and advantages Italy
VIII have the solid support Of the
/ Triple Entente. That has been Of
ficially assured. 1t was assured even
before England consented to supply
Italy with coal and other necessities
while the war is In progress.
In the event of the success of the
Triple Entente, it is already an es-
tablishcd fact that the three powers
Will not allow any portion Of the Ad-
riatic coast to remain in the hands Of
Austria which might eventually,
either through treaty right, the unfit
cation Of Austria and Germany, or
other means, afford Germany port
on the Adriatic The only other
countries to whom this can 60 are
Servia and Italy, and Italy does not
propose that Servia get ALL
Although, as n matter of fact this
was the policy Of Premier Salaudra
from the beginning OF the war, a lack
OF harmony in his cabinet made It
impossible for him to work effeC-
lively TO that end. First of all, the
late MarChese de San Giuliano, min
lister Of foreign affairs was one of
the greatest supporters Of Italys al
lance with Germany and Austria.
lie sincerely and ConsCieuuOusly be
hoNed that Italy could not turn
against them Under the strain of
the fight when he managed TO keep
up for two months, he died Premier
Salandra took over his portfolio for
the time
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
An Old, Family Cough
Remedy, Home-Made
Easily Prepa - Costs Very
Little, but Is Prompt, Sure
and Effective

BY making this pint of old time cough
syrup at home YOU not only save about
81, as compared with the ready-made
kind, but you will also have much more
prompt and positive remedy in every way.
1t overcomes the usual coughs. throat and
chest colds in PA hours-relieves even
whooping cough quickly-and is excellent,
too, for bronchitis, bronchial asthma,
hoarseness and spasmodic Group.
Get from any drug store 21a ounces of
PineX 80 cents WORTH, pour it into
pint bottle and fill the bottle with plain
granuIated sugar syrup. Full directions
with Pinex. Keeps perfectly and tastes
good
You o.ln feel this take hold of cough
or cold IN way that means business. 1t
quickly loosens the dry, hoarse or pain.
full cough and heals the inhamed mem
branes. 1t also has a remarkable effect
in overcoming the persistent loose cough
by stopping the formation of phlegm in
the throat and bronchial tubes.
The effect of Pine ON the membranes is
known by almost every one. Pinex is O..
most. valuable concentrated compound of
genuine Norway pine extract combined
with guaiaeol and other natural healing
pine elements.
There are many worthless limitations
OF this famous mixture. To avoid dis
appointment, ask your druggist for "21a
ounces of Pinex," and do not accept any.
thing else.
A guarantee of absolute satisfaction.
or. money promptly refunded, goes with
this preparation. The Pinex Co., Ft.
Wayne, Ind.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-22
!. 0. o. +. PICKS GREENSBURG
Grand Encampment Begins Work Of
Annual Session

Pottstown, Pa, Oct. 22.-With stir
ring words of welcome from Borough
Solicitor Jesse r. Evans, in behalf of
Burgess Fritz and the citizens, the
Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows
held its initial session Yesterday.
Grand Patriarch Harry +. Whiting, of
Beilefonte, made the response. The
Grand Encampment officers were es.
corted to the meeting hall by Patri.
archs Militant, headed by band and
Department Commander j. 3. Andrews.
The days sessions were taken up
principally with the hearing of reports.
One of these showed 266 working en-
campmcnts in the State, with a mem
bership of 19,147, including 1924 past
chief patriarchs. The sum of $75,747
was expended during the year for re-
lief, l,977 new members were admit
ted and 25 orphaned families relieved.
Yesterday afternoon patriarchal
school of instructions. open to all royal
purple degree members, was opened and
last night there was competitive ex-
emplification of the Golden Rule degree.
This was followed by reception by
the Lady Wittenmeyer Rebekah Lodge
to visiting Rebekahs.
BY a vote of 73 to 40 Greensburg
defeated Chambersburg for the next
encampment
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-22
HEAR REPORT ON MISSIONS
Reformed Synod Addressed by Presi-
dent Omwake, of Ursinus College

Allentown, Pa, Oct. 22.-The cause
of home missions and educational insti-
tutions occupied the entire attention of
the Eastern Synod of the Reformed
Church, in session here, yesterday. Re-
porting for the Home Mission Board,
the Rev. DR.. Charles +. Schaeffer
called attention to the fact that the
church is now supporting 24O struggling
congregations, with membership, in
cluding Sunday schools, of $4,000.
These congregations contribute $780,
600 annually to the cause of benevo-
lenees. The benevolent offerings of the
church in general have increased s130,-
600 the last two years, Secretary
Schaetfer reported. Home mission day
will be observed in November
Franklin and Marshall College, the
Reformed Theological Seminary at
Lancaster and Mercersburg Academy,
under the care Of the Synod were re-
ported to be in fiourishing condition.
Last evening the Synod was ad,
dressed by the Rev. DR.. G. l.. Omwake.
president of Ursinus College, College
vile, on "The Forward Movement. -
This Synod, winch was organized in
Philadelphia in 1892, comprises 357
ministers serving 500 charges with
$50 congregations, having a communi.
cant membership of 129,059 and an
unconfrmed membership of 60,047.
There are 592 Sunday schools, with
12,249 officers and 27,061 members.
The young peoples societies have a
membership of l 6, sos.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-22
RID STOMACH OF
. GASES, SOURNfSS.
AND INDIGESTION
/" Pape's s Diapepsin
Ends All Stomach
Distress in Five
Minutes

You don't want slow remedy when
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one--or harmful one-your stomach
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with drastic drugs.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed in giving relief; its harmless
ness; its certain unfailing action in
regulating sick, sour, gassy stomaehs.
It's millions of cures in indigestion,
dyspepsia, gastritis and other stomach
trouble has made it famous the world
over.
Keep this perfect stomach doctor in
your home-keep it handy-get large
fifty-cent case from any drug store and
then if anyone should eat something
which doesn't agree with them; if
what they eat lays like lead, ferments
and sours and forms gas; causes head
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of acid and undigested food--remem-
ber as soon as Pape's Diapepsin comes
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stomach disorders is a revelation to
those who try it, Adv.