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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-07-19
Federal Judge Says He viii Stay
Here All Summer II
Necessary
FIRST WITNESS FOR ROCK ISLAND
Auditor Explains IntriCaCies Of
Determining Cost Of Hand
ling Passengers
Case Briefly Stated

Announcing that he was prepared 10
stny here all summer. II TINT much time
is necessary to complete the cnsr, United
stated District Judge Frank lOumunA NJ
Little ROCK Monday morning convened
court at the Federal building, taking up
the second hearing NJ the railroads ngnlnNt
the state " oklahoma, wherein the trans
pOrtntiOn companies nrr seeking TO knock
out the streets two cent fare law -Four
lines the Santa Fe, the Rock Island the
Frisco aud the Katy ure parties 10 the
suit, the witnesses from two " these lines
having been examined during the March
hearing held here Witnesses for the Rock
Island nnd KATY ore tu be- examined nt
this time uftcr which an the witness Will
be cross examined by the stnte
Nearly yGOuOOOO In accumulated fares
IRE involved loo the ease. which however,
owing TO the public having failed tu pre-
serve excess fnrr coupons and consequently
having no receipts upon which 10 collect
these excess furcs should the case be- won
by the state, are but o minor detail In
the suit The effect upon travellers IN the
future both Ia this state nnd In others
having the two cent law would represent
u vastly greater amount than that men.
tiOncl above should the court decide
against the state.
Points upon which the roads intend 20
prove their cases. Hnd which the state IN
ifnuN 10 NUtrtHHully COMBAT. arr bfltI
ly these Prior 20 two cent fare litigation,
expense items werc divided by the roads
M between passenger ana freight service
I'm the ratio NJ 73 per crut for freight and
- per cont for passenger service. The en-.
glne ten mile theory advanced by the
roads throws practically 20 per cent upon
tlN passenger seryicd thus materially
cutting down profits Also the extra cost
revenue basis, upon which the old basis
was made, ives knocked out by federal
supreme court decisions In various states.
throwing not so heavy burden az does
the engine ton mile theory on the passen
ger service.
Attorneys for the state headed by A..
tOrncy Henernl Prince Freezing and Judge
! NJ mn of r. smith contend that the
engine ton mile theory IN wrong and
that they have an amazing amount n
data which will prove this Ia be the cnss.
Much time has been spent by the state
since the March hearing In going over
evidence offered nt that tine by the roads.
with the result that the state nov an
nounccs that II Is ready 10 try the cnss
tO the end.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-07-19
ALvA'S CHAUTAUQUA
CLOSED WITH PROFIT

ALVA, July l9.-The chautauqua
course just closed here netted the com
mittee Si0O, which added TO the fund
on hand creates building fund OF
$1,000
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-07-19

BOSTON, July 49, - John Hays
Hammond, Jr.. whose lecture here on
war and Weapons" attracted wide
attention has made the announcement
that the United States government X
considering the purchasing u his wire
lessly controlled torpedo, with the In
tentlon of establishing units for the
protection Of the harbors of this coun.
try.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-07-19
POLAND LOST IF
WARSAW FALLS
Defense Of Historic Capital Means
Last Stand Of Russia In
the Province
OPERATIONS THERE GIGANTIC
German Concentration on East
Offers Allies Respite on
French BOrderland
OPERATIONS THERE GIGANTIC

x 4 y 4 4 \ & + y " 4 4
y LONDON, July l9.-The total v
y casualties of the Dardanelles y
r eXpcdltionary force to date In n
y Killed, wounded and missing n
\ have been I2,43I officers and "
y men, Premier Asquith today told y
y the house Of commons. The to- y
Y tai includes both naval and mil n
y itary branches Of the service. "
y A
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-07-19
ANXIETY HOLDS
FLOODD|STR|CTS
Ups and Downs Of Kaw and Mis-
souri, Rivers Creates Ex-
treme Anxiety

u ANSAS CITY, July 19.-Increas
~ ing fears II floods prevailed here
today, following heavy rains In Kan
sas and this section of Missouri. From
two or four inches ~ rain fell In the
Kansas river watershed and today
that river nt Kansas city has started
on another upward squirt The stream
had been falling MP 10 Z a. IN. but at
that hour It began TO ascend one-tenth
of a foot and over.
The Missouri river here also was
rising at about the same rate.
TOPEKA. Kan, July 10 Several
electrical storms, heavy rainfall aud
high winds last night and today again
swept central and eastern Kansas. An
average precipitation Of about two
Inches fell along the entire Kansas
river valley, causing most of the tribu-
tary streams to reach flood stage.
Much minor damage was done
A 3inch rain fell In 20 minutes
near Ahillne caused the the Smoky
ilill 10 rise 81 rapidly that the situ.
alton there was considered grave. The
Union Pacific railroad today reported
their main line washed out In two
places near Chapman, Kan, and that
traffic also Is blocked In the central
and north central part " the state.
. ATCHlSON, Kan, July l0-The
Missouri river, which had started to
fall, today was within five inches Of
the years high water mark as re
suit of heavy rain Railroad traffic
ls demorallEed.
ST JOSEPH, Mo, July l9.-Over~
flow Of the Tarkio river today men.
aced the town of Craig but II was eX-
pected the levees would hold. Many
towns NJ northwest Missouri still we're
cut off from the outside world today
by high water and washouts
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-07-19

Unsettled and generally cloudy weather
tonight and Tuesdny, with probably
showers and thundeTstOrms Cooler to
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-13

Mrs. Oscar Allen and children of Hope, came up yesterday for visit in the city and are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Harris.
 have the books of Dr. J. T. Sand lin, of Emmet, and if you want to settle your account with him you can find me over the Nevada County Bank. W. K. Yancy. Advt.
 Read the next installment of "The Twenty Million Dollar Mystery" which appears in Tuesdays issue of this pa per. It is growing more interesting with each episode.
 For bargains in feed for cash see D. L. billiard at Farmers Union Ware house. Advt
 Just received a Fresh shipment Sor ghum MolasSes, extra fine.-Douglas Brooks X Co. Phone 157. Advt.
 Ed. Hood, of Emmet was among the visitors to the city today. The many friends of this excellent gentleman will be glad to learn that he has al most completely recovered his good health.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-13
Pictures Changed Daily
FOR MRS. ]. l.. WILMETH

Mrs. W. ". ,ice entertined few friends Friday afternoon at her home on West Elm street in honor of Mrs. J. L. Wilmeth of ashington, D. C.
 After extending greetings the guests were shown into the spacious parlors where tables were arranged for games. Progressive Nylo was played and as it required quick wit and rapid thinking much fun and laughter resulted.
 After the games g hot luncheon was served.
 Mrs. Gould Wilson received beau tiful hand made towel for running the highest score and Mrs. Wmeth was presented with q handsome crOch ct lunch cloth.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-13

Let us repair your shoes-prices right and we give satisfaction-E. N. Daniel x Son. Advt If.
 Antiphonal Singing at the Presby- terian Church Sunday night. Hear two choirs, two organs in responsive singing Sunday night. Everyone in vited and wanted.
 For Sale Cheap-EXtra fine 0. l. C. pigs. Every animal registered. See or write w. s. Ross, Laneburg, Ark ansas. Advt I'd W
 L. F. Meiars, who has been spending a visit in the city, returned to his home at El Dorado yesterday. Mrs. Meiars will remain here for few days before returning home. They were guests at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Douglas Brooks.
 Hon. Granville Jones, a rare hu- morist will be at the Court House next Wednesday evening. He is ty- pical son of the South and his ideas and utterances are as fresh as the honeysuckle and the dogVood bloom. He will interest you. Seats now on sale at Hestcrly Drug Store. Advt.
 This is the first clear Saturday we have had in several weeks and q great many of out of town visitors have been in Prescott today. Business in all lines has shown an increased activity While farm work has been somewhat retarded hy tte weather a few weeks like this one will find everything ir good shape.
 The City is doing some good work on East Elm and Third Streets. This point is about the lowest in the city and great deal of water runs across the street there. A large culvert carries the water across the street but when heavy rains are had the vol tune is so great that it overAows. The street there has been graded and the work will make it decidedly better.
 Rev. B. A. Few. our pastor at Pres colt, Ark is using on Friday and Saturday of each weel, some twelve or more inches of advertising space In the Daily News of his city. These ad- vertisements bring strong appeals to the nonchurehgoer to become a reru lar attendant at some chruch and to give himself to the service of Chast. Such messages should reach many who otherwise would not he awakened - Christian Advocate.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-13
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHuR'h

Sunday School 10 a. m. Cool H' officers and wide awake teachers
 Preaching II by rhe pastor suole'r "No Man to Himself"
 Christian Endeavor 6:S0 D. m
 The great song service o'sAs promptly at 7:90. This will De Snm' thing unique and inspiring in' sermon will be on suOject ol '"S Goodness and Severity of God
 You are invited.-John (. "lili''N Pastor
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-13
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

9:30 A. NJ. Sunday school
 1l:00 A. NJ. Preaching by the pas tor.
 G:45 P. NJ. League Service,
 7:45 P. NJ. Preaching by the Pastor Church Conference will be held be- fore morning sermon.
 7:30 P M, Monday point meeting of Missionary Committee and Stew ards.
 7:45P. M. Wednesday,, Prayer rect ing.
 7;30 P NJ. Friday Choir practice
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-13

F. N. Urry, route number two Pres colt. was here todya looking after business matters.
 Miss Ruth Brooks went up to Cur don this morning for a visit with her sister, Mrs. w. J. Stone.
 The fifth episode of "The Twenty Million Dollar Mystery' will be in this paper next Tuesday.
 R. L. Jarvis, of Rosston route num- Der two, was here this afternoon at -4ding 10 business affairs.
 Don't forget the Cemetery Associa- tion benefit at the Gem theator Mon day night-10 and 15 cents. Advt.
 Judge J. J. Hirst. of Gale, came in last night and spent today in the city to business matters.
 J. U. Brown, route number five Prescott, was looking after business matters in the city this morning.
 Still cutting hair and shaving at the West Side Barber Shop.-you are neEt.-Cragan & Cummins Advt.
 Superintendent Mckenzie, of the Prescott schools is over in Lincoln county today looking after business 
 James Young went to Gurdon this morning where he will remain over Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Young,
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-13
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Sunday March II, l9i'.

Bible School at 10:00 $. nl'
 Preaching services by th past" - Il 200 a. m. and 7:30 D, m. a
 The subject at the morning Se," s.b "Why I am not Ashamed ot the O"u' of Christi" at the evcclng sei' "A Great Restitution"
 Everybody invited to all tneSs ..d vices and a cordial welcome IS aS'' -Thco Hall, Pastor.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-13

A benefit show will be given 1' .bs Gem theater Monday night lO t5 Cemetery Association-lo ""s ,.raul cents. Beside the regular p,0s ther there will be special music "ru o and features. This is a worthy cau' .bow you are asked to attend 'ne ,drt. M day night.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-13
Local News.

A gentle Laxative for the treat ment of Constipation
 Nyal's Figsen-Price 25c Composed of Figs and Senna with Cascara.
 Hesterly Drug Store
 
 Go to church tomorrow. Presiding Elder Hayes is down at Emmet today.
 J. T. Adams, Emmet number two, came in today.
 Money to loan on improved farms. R. L. Blakely. Advt. If. Ed r. Gee, of Hope, was among the business visitors to Prescott to- day
 J. s. Began, of this city is in Little Rock today attending to business matters.
 W. C. Felts, route number two Pres colt was a business visitor to the city today.
 Attorney H. B. Mckenzie is down at Texarkana today attending to legal business.
 Attorney L. E. Hinton, of Little Rock, is here today visiting relatives and friends
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-13
Weather Report

FrIday:-
 Maximum .............. .0S
 Minimum ........... Al Partly cloudy Saturday and Sun day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-21

CRESCENT TEAM TO
PLAY I'M SHEEEIE sLsL)

Fifteen players of the Moline Cre5-
cent football squad. together with
coach and manager. vill leave at 7.4-
the morning OF Oct. IA for 5hedioid.
where I'm the afternoon they will clash
with the Sheffield Narooas- Follow
ers Of the Creseeurs to The number 1f
100 will accompany the team, q number
Of them having made arrangements to
have the big EeLIe car convey them to
the scene Of battle. Players who VIII
make the "trip are Hansen. Saus8fe.
GrelI, Anderson. J. Forbers Hanson. &.
Anthony. Lauuigan Larson Horsman.
Z. Anthony E. Forber Huber Free
man and Aeegan.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-10

| remained in the east, 1 received $40
a week from Mrs. Medora H. Howard,
Mr.. Towards mother. The remit
tances carried the condition that l
keep quiet and let Mr.. Howard get
his divorce from his first wife quiet
~. Then we were to be remarked"
After the young man tired of her,
Miss Armfeld declared, the allowance
which had been given by the young
mans mother was stopped. Then,
Miss Armfield said, she was compelled
to give up her hope of being the wife
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-10

Mrs. Maude Annfield's Child
of wealthy young society man and
became a chorus girl again.
Miss Armfield said she appeared
again on the stage and for many
months thereafter earned her living
as an actress.
Later, when this check was dis
continued; it was the first notice had
that the man l considered by hus-
band did not intend to remarry me-"
she said.
81 am only fighting for this money
IN order to protect my little girl from
the tragedies 1 have encountered.
would rather give her the protection
of Towards name and the joy of
home which he and l might make for
her together. Lam not fighting him
from revenge, only from love Of my
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-10

child. If it were between us, wen. /
still love him too deeply to wish to
hurt him."
But Bryant Howard disclaims all
responsibility, obligations and senti-
ments for the child or its girl mother.
81 have no affection for the child,
no interest in it, ," he said coldly. tits
not my child, nor do love its mother.
Why should I feel under obligations
as to it's future? Why should l make
it home? Lshau do nothing of the
sort.
Much evidence was introduced in
which night rides with other men,
kisses and wild times played a prom
inent part, in an effort to blacken~
Miss ArmfeId's character, but this
evidence had little weight with the
jury.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-10
ToDAY'S LENTEN DISH
BY Caroline Coe

Chestnut Croquettes. = Boil and
shell l pound of French chestnuts.
Remove all brown covering and
pound the pulp to smooth paste.
Add 2 table spoonfuls Of melted but
ter and salt to taste. Beat into the
paste very slowly 2-3 cup of cream,
and force the mixture through sieve.
Add 3 eggs that have been beaten
very light and turn the mixture into
double boiler and cook 10 minutes,
stirring constantly to avoid Jumps.
Turn into dish and allow to cool a
little; form in pear-shape; put in cold
place for 8 hours. Dip in fine crumbs,
then beaten eggs, then crumbs and
fry in deep hot fat.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-10

BeIIingham, WASH, has turned
brewery into a creamery. If that
movement keeps up, we expect to
read about Good Old Bourbon Sour
Mash bUttermilk being sent out Of
Kentucky.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-10
THE Old RELIABLE

I've tried a lot of breakfast feeds,
Hay, oats and all the rest,
But for my pleasure and my needs
A stack of Wheats is best.
Peoria Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-21
HARRY LAUDER ON THRIFT

Harry Lauder, the famous Scotch
comedian, who has made millions
laugh, and who commands a fabulous
salary for his vaudeville sketches, be-
Heyes in thrift, He wouldn't be a
Seotchman II he did not. Easy come,
easy 60" is the rule in professions
where big money is made for little ef-
fort. The theatrical profession is
noted for its spending propensities.
but Harry believes in saving. Out Of
his earnings he accumulated enough
TO subscribe $4,000 to the British war
loan-patriotism at four per cent.
Harry has a few homely maxims on
thrift that have been widely circulated
during the war period III the hope that
his followers would profit thereby.
'Mither wadna waste, says Harry.
land would disgrace her memory if
] wasted Here are some of his
rules:
|. Behave toward your purse as You
would TO your best friend,
:, View the reckless spending of
money as criminal and shuu the conf
pany of the reckless spender.
3. Dress neatly, but not lavishlv. 4
haak paws a higher rate of interest
than your back
4. Take your amusements judlci-
onsiy. You will enjoy them better.
s, Don't throw away the crustg-
eat them They are uourishing as
beef.
s, 1t is more exhilarating to feel
money In Your pocket than beer in
your stomach
7. Remember, it only takes 20 shlll-
ings to make pound, and twenty
pennies make q shilling.
:. You can sleep better after q
hard days work than after d hard
days idieness,
9. Get good value from your trades
men. They watch out that they get
good money from you
10. A hank book makes good read
ing-hetter than some novels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-21
TO HOLD BIG TRADE.

II mas been pretty generally assumed
that the tremendous export trade,
which the United States has expert
eneed since the outbreak Of the Euro
pean war, Will end with the coming of
peace But there are indications that
this country Will be able 10 retain this
great volume of foreign trade when
the war is ended Within the past
few months no less than six author
ICED representative groups Of expert
authorities from foreign countries have
visited the United States. not 10 place
orders for war material. but to learn
by careful Investigation In what WAYS
and how far this country viii be abls
II assist in restoring industries and
repairing devastation occasioned by
the war. In addition To these author
ICED bodies several countries have sent
representatives to study our general
Industrial capacity. China has sub
mitted a proposition TO American man
afacturers. which. Il accepted, VII
produce exports 10 that country in
large amounts. Russia is looking 20
this country In the hope that We may
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-21
PEACE CREED.
Congressman Warren

tbE Congressman Warren Worth
Bailey Of Pennsylvania.
When the time comes would rather
60 down into the dark with a hymn
Of peace upon my lips than with a
battle az in my hand.
When the time comes for me to
cross the border I pray the Searching
Eyes will find In my heart the essence
Of the Sermon on the Mount rather
than the hatred Of those who lust for
blood.
do not believe that a civilization
that must always rest upon the dead
bodies of earth's bravest sons and the
broken hearts Of earth's most devoted
mothers Is worth fighting for.
do not believe that if the nations
must always travel toward an newt
able slaughter that the journey is
worth while.
hold that The simple shepherd bent
upon his pastoral duties who never
leaves the confines Of his valley is a
greater asset to mankind than the
towering intellect that devotes its Cod
given powers to deyising new ways to
murder men.
/ do not believe that a culture that
does not inhibit murder is worth the
name.
do not believe that earthly power
and dominion are worth lighting for
! do not believe that empires ere
ated by the sword can stand the test
Of time.
I do believe that in the end he who
draws the sword by the sword himself
will die. And I do believe that the
men and the nations that place their
trust in tile promises of the Great Ex-
ample face a serener future than the
men and the nations who trust the
war-laden counsels Of emperors and
kings.
] do not believe that might ever has
( or ever viii make right. I do not be
tieve that men who long defy Gods
laws can hold dominion of this earth,
for I know that history is strewn
with the wreck Of empires raised by
those who hurled their ambitions in
the face Of the living God
/ believe that he who fights and does
not struggle for the oppressed who
does aught else than beat back Jungle
men from the temples Of peace, stands
/ condemned ny his own act.
&
only stand upon 4 foundation Of war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-21

One evening eft social gathering
I was introduced TO young woman
n wfdow-whose expression on meet
ing ME was. TO say the least. surprising.
There we're recognition. establishment
pleasure. all mingled with something
like wonder. 1t occurred TO me al
once that I must have met one with
whom | had been connected in the
past. My assurance IS by no means
of low order. and / determined not
to assume the defensive.
Can 1t be-" I hazarded. that | have
met a friend of my xcutE?'
No"
81 have it. We were in Switzerland
together last summer"
We were not"
strange" said, assuming thought
full tone and expression, that should
remember a person distinctly and yet
cannot call up the circumstances
Il don't believe you remember haY-
ing met me at all"
/ smiled and confessed that / did
not.
Never mind where we met" she
said, pouting.
1T wasn-t-up In the clouds sailing
in aeroplanes, was itT'
Worse"
Upon my word, you speak in rid
5les! Please explain
The lady changed the subject, speak
Ing on ordinary topics. Curiosity led
me to retain the acquaintance ! had
formed, and I asked permission to call.
But my affairs were in bad shape at
the time, and. being much worried, /
failed to avail myself Of the permits
sion granted. Matters went from bad
to worse with me. The fact got whis-
pered about that ! was in financial
difficulty. and l was pressed on every
side for payment Of accounts for which
there were no funds ready. One
morning the mail brought me letter
from John Simpson & Co, firm do
ing the same kind Of business that
did, stating that they had been made
aware that | needed funds to tide me
over difficulties and that they would
be happy to advance what required.
It is needless to say that such gen
erosity surprised me. I had known
and done business with the concern.
but had no idea that 1t took any in
terest in me. I called on Mr.. Simpson.
the head of the firm, and offered to
make a showing Of my affairs with a
view to proving that & loan of $4,000
for year would pull me through.
But 7 could furnish no security. ! was
informed that | would hear from him
within twenty-four hours, and the
next mornings mail brought me a
check for the amount I needed. No
receipt TO be signed was Enclosed; moth
ing was said about a showing up Of
my accounts; no time was specified for
payment Twenty thousand dollars