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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-29
Confessions ofaW1fe

"And then, Margie, I honestly
believe | have had more men
make love to me than l ever did
when | was a girl.
"Why, Margie, a man said to
me the other night that all his
life he had had to work hard to
make enough to support his
family, and now he thought he
deserved good time. His idea
of good time at that moment
was flirting with me.
In the meantime what will
your wife be doing?' l asked.
Isn't she entitled to a good time.
too?'
But | have given her the
best time | could all her life, he
demonstrated.
Didn't she give you the best
time she could all your life, too?'
Do You mean to tell me that
you intend to live the remainder
of your life without lover he
asked rather skeptically.
" Meaning l said, If l am
not the man, who is he?" Let me
tell you something, my friend,
am as capable of living without
love as that wife OF yours from
whom you would take what be-
longs to her and give to me-
"Margie, l don't believe there
can be such thing as friendship
between a man and woman. 1t is
either curiosity, desire or what
he calls love, or it is absolute in
difference"
I thought of my beautiful
carved coral lying in my jewel
case and wondered which of the
first three actuated the sender.
Continued Tomorrow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-29

mid-season announcements for
the stimulation of sales" it is
said, "has a demoralizing effect
on the entire industry. 1t causes
quick depreciation on all cars
purchased during the first half
Of the year, and also retards the
normal spring business, as buy
ers frequently wait for new mod
els, which they know will be an
nounced in the early summer.
Dealers are also affected; in an
ticipation OF early summer an
nouncements they under order for
spring business to avoid the risk
of unsold stock when the new
models are made public"
Since Rhodes Bros. have trans
formed their big Packard into a
delivery truck, this firm now
boasts the largest vehicle Of any
department store in the North
west.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-29

the tires are all of the sizes of
/ which he is shy. He hopes that
settlement will be reached soon.
Harry White, of the Mechelin
agency, says he is glad the sun
Is shining in Mexico because he
believes he will soon be there and
that this kind of weather they
are having in Tacoma is sad stuff
In his business. White thinks
there will be a call for 100000
volunteers before a week or so
and in that case he Is sure to get
his captains commission again.
Despite the rains George Davis
OF the Ford agency reports the
sale of six cars. He refused to
talk machines or nice weather,
and insisted on something more
cheerful which dealt chiefly with
the possibilities of the govern
ment's call for volunteers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-29

TURN TO THE CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS ON PAGE z FOR
RESULTS. SEE PAGE SEVEN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-29
IIl|D|n|D|II |II|IIIII|II |II|I |nUI|II|D|

ton which has been bother
ing me for some time.
have been going with a
young lady for over three
years. and | have treated her
the very best. | have taken
her to the theaters and have
given her several valuable
presents, and all OF the time
| thought she was true to
me. until here recently | was
told by friend of mine that
she was going out with other
young men, so now l do not
know what to do, for | love
her most dearly. would
thank you very much IL you
would advise me what to do.
n. B.
A.-DOn't do anything unit
you have more proof then hear
say that the girl Is tickle. With
out confidence or trust, Low
doesn't amount to much.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-29

It has ben decided to organize
local auxiliary to the American
Red Cross. Tacoma women will
make things that will be of COM
fort to the members of Troop b
while they are on the border.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-29

(Which is the proper
way to write the following:
milk cows" or "milch
cows?" READER.
A.-Either form is correct
used I'm the above sense. The
word "milch" is applied only to
domestic animals, especially
COWS; while ''milk" may be used
I'm q number of ways.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-29

q Miss Grey answers all letters
~ inquiry by mail when postage
h enclosed.
q Letters Of general interest are
answered through this column un-
less the correspondent requests
that they not be.
q Miss Grey receives callers at
tho office from II o'clock to 3
O'Clock on Wednesdays.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-29

Q.-Can a man and wife
both take claims on the Col
Vile reservation? Thank
you. A. G.
A.-No. Married women are
not eligible to file on homestead
claims.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-29

Q.--After reading your
items for several weeks, l
have come to the conclusion
that | will ask you a qJes-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-29

Q.--You may think me
foolish, but the remarks I
hear are very annoying. My
husband is a street car man
and l often ride with him.
1t seems every place of
business we pass where there
is a girl or woman works,
she always waves and smiles.
I see 1t, of course, and hear
people make remarks, and
the other men on the cars
always have something to
say to him after we pass. I
often ask him not to do 1t
when | am on the car, but 1t
does no good.
| am not jealous but It
makes me feel awfully en-
barrassed, especially when
the passengers know that /
am his wife. ] know I am
not the only one who has
the same trouble, but your
advice is always sensible so
please give me your opinion
of the matter.
ANNOYED.
A.-That your husband Is ur
and discourteous goe
without saying. However, sine
ne chooses to disregard your fee
ngs, the only thing you can do
o discontinue your rides, or gri
md bear il.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
GIRL ACCUSED OF PLOT
ON CRANBERRY KING

attack. are in the Jefferson hoSpi-
tai OF TIN, CITY. Their condition to-
day is hopeful
The sight OF eleven men and a lone
girl in an automobile aroused unusual
interest among the natives Of AtSion.
y. J. Some n casually noted that
the automobile bore a Pennsylvania H.
cen,e number. Detectives learned the
number OF the car and the description
of the girl, which co~rrcsponded with
that OF the young woman Rider en-
ployed on his cranberry bogS.
The automobile in which the eleven
men and one oma travelled IS owned
by Frank NeSsela. He told detectives
that he had hired it to Giuseppe Russo
last Wednesday at SIS a day. He de.
clared he carried the woman. Russo and
Frank Ladona, a friend Of his not known
by the other two, to Hamilton Thurs
day morning He said he waited there
several hours with the woman while
the other men, who were picked up in
Camden, were absent,
He declared they returned excited and
that they talked III low tones. lie could
not hear what they said All the persons
mentioned are under arrest The de
Marco girl and Russo are held under
suspicion OF murder and the other two
as material witnesses.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
STEEL HELMET SAVES
OKLAHOMA CITY BOY
IN EUROPEAN BATTLE
Continued From Page One

is very cheerful Hopes soon to be
well enough to be transferred to
England.
"Hc wants me To- tell YOU not to
worry about him, as he is getting on
iamousIy, He has been a very Sc
rlouS case, hut the wound is heal
ing splendidh There is really no
further need for anxiety. or course
IT will be some time before he is
quite lit again, but the doctor tells
me that there will he no after ef.
fccts and will, when better, be as
~ a man as he vas before. The
only Inconvenience he has at pres
eut is a continuous headache, but
that also improves daily. He would
write himself only 1t makes his
head ache TO read or write and so
] have the honor oi sending this to
YOU | am thankful | can write so
confidently.
I'VE are very proud OF all our
boys, who have fought so bravely
and who have been wounded in our
great struggle against the enemy
Nothing is too good for them, and
you may be surc we look upon your
boy as one of ours, and all the skill
and care, loving kindness OF doc
tors, sisters and chaplains will be
laviShed upon him. In his Ease We
feel added sense OF gratitude and
we thank YOU and him for his great
service and sacrifice.
"He also wishes me to say that
God has been very good TO him,
and has watched over him This
is an excellent hospital at a base
and you may be sure that all that
skill and kindness can do will be
done Tor him With your sons best
love to YOU, and his father, and
brothers, and with all good wishes
in which ! hope | may Join"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
Wife Blamed for
All Their Trouble

improper relations with other men
are charged against his wife, Lena Me
Coy. in the cross petition for a divorce
filed in the district court this morning
by w K Mccoy
Mccoy declares h. has worked seven
days a week Tor years tn support his
wife and their two children and that
he has worn the same suit of clothes,
for four years in order to give them
NOR, money When his wife LETT him
several weeks ago she only lett him
23S, he asserted. He asks a restrain
ing order from the court forbiddiug his
wife to leave tn, state with their chill
drcn as she is planning TO do, he says.
lie stated that he has a mother and
sister who will keep house for him and
asks custody OF the children who will
b, sent to a boarding school ii they
arc given to his wife. Mccoy admit
ted in his cross p%etition that he hasn't
a single bad habit
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
APOSTLE PAUL MIGHT
HAVE BEEN CAPTAIN OF
INDUSTRY, SAYS JOHN D.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct t-St
II Paul as a captain OF industry
~ would have been a ioeman
worthy OF his steel, John d. Rock
e~ieller remarked after listening to
an address in which the evangelist
was cited as a splendid example
OF the iorcelul man.
Eyes. St. Paul would have been
a great success as a business man,
Mr.. Rockefeller added "All he
would have needed was capital and
a man like him would have had no
trouble in getting credit Tie vas
persistent, and perSistency Is the
thing that gets YOU somewhere in
modern days.
what a leader he would have
made for a big concernI'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
No New Steps
Taken by D. S.
To End War
Still Think Mediation
Proposals Would Be
Resented,

WASHINGTON, Oct. o-No new
step to end the European war has
been taken by the United States. and
so far as officials here can foreSee
none is likely to he taken in the near
future, according to an authoritative
statement OF the governments position
obtained today IN high Official circles
While no official profesSed to know
what is in President Wilson'S mind, II
was declared that no preparations had
been made for discussion OF peace
through the usual diplomatic channels
and that all the information gathered
here seemed to indicate that such a
move would be both useless and mad
yiSablc. IL was pointed out, however,
that IN a matter of this nature the
president usually keeps his " coun'
sci and might be influenced BY indica
tons OF which the officials here are
~ ignorance. Regarding the many
rumors that the United States already
Lad made mediatory advances to the
bclligerentS during recent months, II
was declared authorl,at,vely that me
dlation had been neither offered by
this government or suggested to 1t
from any abroad
The United States, 1t was explained,
stands exactly where it has stood ever
since President Wilson, at the out
break Of the war, made an open offer
to use the good offices OF the country
whenever requested Since that an
it was declared there has
been no change so far as the American
government is concerned.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
MODIFIED U-BOAT
CAMPAIGN POLICY
OF GERMAN Navy
Commanders Approve HOIl-
weg'S Position,

BERLIN. Oct, 6,-Eiiorts to com.
pose the differences between Chancel-
lor o Bethmann Hollweg and his
opponents in the ReichStag which have
been in progress since adjournment
was taken after the chance lor'S speech,
apparently have accomplished little.
The chancellor position, however, ap-
pears to be mistaken and such inior-
nation as is obtalnable indicates that
the campaign for resumption OF sub.
marine activity on the old basis has met
with no success.
Conferences Resumed.
After several DAYS OF confidential
conferences OF tn, chancellor and mem
hers OF his cabinet with a committee
from the ReichStag, discussion OF the
submarine issue and other problems
of foreign politics was resumed today
b.fore the ways and means committee
Herr Won lapow, secretary Tor foreign
affairs, and Admiral Won Capcllc, sec
rotary for the navy made statements cx-
planning the position OF the government
Approved by Military.
Notwithstanding the confidential ma
iure OF the proceeding, the following
was taken as a fairly accurate state.
mcnt of the present situation
The conferences thus lar, uotwith.
standing considerable good will ON both
sides. have not brought the opposing
element, much Nearer together They
have shown tn" chancellor to be ir
full accord with Field Marshal vor
Hindenberg, chief OF staff. and will
the navy department Both the militar,
and naval representatives have support.
cd the contentious OF the chancellor
against the inauguration OF an unrc
strained submarine campaign with tn,
iull weight OF their expert authority
DR.. Karl Heliicrich. vice chancellor
backed lh' chanccllor in 4 powerful
speech en- the economic aspects of IN,
question.
Still Unconvinccd.
No. new arguments were introduced
however. and tn. chancellor opponent,
have not permitted themselves TO b,
convinced The alignment Of the Reich
stag parties N the question has I'M.
dcrgorc little change since the struggl,
Of last spring. in which the chanccl
ior party was victorious.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
HUSBAND WHO SPENT
TWO DIMES TO DANCE
CALLED e%XTRAVAGANT

n OS ANGELES. Oct 6-When
IL Mrs Matte II. fawkeS in ali
mony court accused Howard
i. tawkcS, TO whom she has been
married Tor forty years, with spend
ing in dance halls a part OF his mod
est earnings, he acknowledged the
truth Of the charge.
! have been twice sald hc,\"and
each time It cost me a dime"
q Mrs. Eawfc, asked that her hus
band be ordered to pay her tempo
rary alimony pending trial Of her
suit Tor separate maintenance. Al
ter hearing that Mrs rawkcS lives
with two of her children who supper,
her, Superior Judge Deby deuisd her
alimony. q
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
CITY COURT SWAMPS
COUNTY WITH CASES

The county court clerks office re-
ceivod thi, morning the largest mum
Der of appeals from the city court that
has ever been gotten in ono morning
Eightccr cases were appealed TO the
county our this morning.
1T takes 1 full half day to docket
that many cases. 1t is the most we ever
got in the same length Of time" de
clarcd Earl Wallace, a clerk in the
county court clerks office.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
ARGUE
OVER WILSON
AS HE SMILES

rf"n Hs1e '"Nsf
ton accorded him in the middle west
The warm greetings Of the crowds
caused him to smile frequently.
Mr.. Wilson's next visit in tn. md
die west will he on October II, when
he goes TO Indianapolis. lie comes
here October 10
Greeted by Crowd.
When thu president arrived here he
was welcomed by Governor Dunno OF
Illinois and Senator Walsh, IN charge
OF the western democratic headquarters.
They conferred for an hour on I'LL
noiS and middle western politics.
A large crowd was at the station and
chccred as the president and Mrs. vii
son stepped to the rear PLATFORM of the
private car. Mr.. Wilson shook hands
with the train crew which brought him
from Omaha.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
Vital Statistics

Births.
Mr. md Mrs Fred Avery, Hale and \
avenues. II son.
MIR and Mrs. James Smith, West cal
tforuia and Walker avenues n son.
Mr. and Mrs Martin Freeze, 1929 West
Sixth street u son.
Mr.. and Mrs James s. Kilgure. $50
East Fifth street n son.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis NJ short. SlS
West Eighth street, a daughter.
Mr. and Mrs, Richard NJ M~aloney, 1894
East Fourth street. Il son.
Marriage Licenses.
Jesse Smith, rs years old, oklahoma
Guy, and Louisa Lowell, is years old OF
Washington, Okla,
Clarence " Oglo, Ct yeaSs old Of this
city. and DOVE Ship, l9'yeurs old Of
Washington, okla.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Early Mailing Not Popular-"Do your
Christmas Mailing Early" does not APP
peal just at present to workers at the
p~ostofticc. Hundre eds OF pounds OF pre-
campaign literature are being handled
daily at the office. and In addition IA par
Gel post count Is being made,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Embry to Speak-County Attorney
Embry will he principal speaker AZ a
meeting Of the Republican Prosperity
club In the county court room at the
court house tonight at $ o'clock.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Club Holds Meetlrg-Dr. \. G. Scott
was elected president Of the Mems Din
ner club at n meeting held last night at
the Lee Huckins hotel; samuel w. Hays
was chosen vice president; Walter 4. Ly-
brand secretary; W. u Caldwell. treas
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

urer. and members OF the executive COM
mittee Judge NJ j Kane, G. w. Boggr.
III A. A. Will. X r. Finerty. william
Raymond and Burke Shattel. Superin-
tcndent J 4. Whiteford delivered an adr
dress on the teaching profession
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
Sewer Bond. Await Approval-scwnr

Sewer Bonds Await Approval-Scwnr
bonds voted at the same time the water
bonds were voted are In the city treasur-
er's office, 5000 600 worth Of ~them-await-
Ing Approval of Dillon. Thompson a. Clay.
New York bond attorneys. The provident
home bonds have not yet been examined
or approved by the attorney general
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

extensions are contemplated at present.
with the present high price OF materials.
he said, a Blackwell line would cost too
much to Justify It's construction.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
REFLECTORS

Large radiation, equipped with i'm
proved lava tipped burners assures no
smoke or odor. Heavy corrugated
copper baked reilectors and electrical
ly welded body Heavy coated baked
black enamel. Very attractive Gas
savers. too. CONNECTED FREE.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Rate Too tloh That Oklahoma city
has the best equipped and most eff
cient fire department In the state and
therefore In entitled 10 a lower insurance
rate than any other city In Oklahoma
is the contention OF ]. T. Highley, com
missioner OF public safety He believes
that oklahoma city IL entitled to n rat
ing Of 3. instead of the present rate OF
~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
British Gain on Somme.

The British last night pushed for
ward their Inc northeast OF Eaucourt
L'Nbbaye ON the Sommc front, II was
announced officially today
The French war office reports great
artillery activity BY the Germans in
the Ncrdmn rcplnn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Mrs. ~swIggett improves Mrs. II +.
Swiggett, who Is In st A~nthOny's hospi-
tai suffering from injuries inflicted by
her husband "Wednesday morning. accord
ing TO his own statement, Is now prHc-
tiCally out Of danger. announced Dr J.
+. Kuhn. her attending physician. this
noon. Mrs Swiggett was ChOked and
her skull fractured.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
Aetr... TELL, s,ory-Aner Justice

Actress Tells ~Story-Aftcr Justice r.
w. Maupin had intimatcd that she
should answer questions asked her ny
Attorney Warren X Snyder, Mrs. Hazel
Nendig. motion picture actress. told the
story Of her relations with her husband
" NJ Nendig. whom she Is suing for
divorce Her refusal to answer MIR.
snyder. who Is her husbands attorney.
was made on advice Of counsel while
Justice Maupin witnessed taking Of depo-
sitions Tor In, divorce trial
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Republicans Refuse to Debate-Bc-
cause republican county candidates re-
fused to accept n challenge To meet
democrats In debate upon the respective
merits OF both parties, the latter issued
n statement last night that such 70.
fussl indicated the republicans believe
Wilson viii carry this county by AN
overwhelming vote
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06
SlAVS ATTACK
FOE ALONG LINE
OF FIFTY MILES

up by Bulgarian forces from RuStchuk
and .Iurtukai, which caught the invad
erS between two fires and compelled
their dlSorderly retreat with heavy
losses.
The Sofia war office says today that
all efforts Of the Russians and Ruman-
lanS to advance on the Dobrudja front
have resulted in failure.
The German val office says HUMAN
ian forces in Pennsylvania have been
defeated by the troops OF General Won
Falkcnhayr and driven back over the
Ait river.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Divorce Granted-A divorce was grant
cd Gertrude Turner from her husband.
". r.. Tdrner. by default In Judge old
fields court this morning Mrs Turner
alleged andonment and ~uon-suppOrt.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

More Electricity Used That the okla
homa Gas & Electric company would
lose from $50. 900 to $40 900 u year under
its new electric schedule II Oklahoma
City did not grow, Is the assertion Of w
X. Molinard, manager OF the company.
However. with the present increase In
population. electricity consumption in
creases also.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

To Build New Homes The Aurelius-
Swanson company has purchased a 5-acre
tract In the northwestern part Of the
city, on which to build new homes, II
was announced today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Or Wilson, local chiropractor, has
moved his office TO 800 Baum Bldg
Phone Maple 6i.-Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Prizes oretsd-Prizes OF s., 81 and 81
ARE offered by c. w Turner, chairnrun
Of the advisory committee. on student
publications at the high school Tor the
three hes, short stbrlcs submitted by
high school pupils before November IS.
The winning stories will he published
In The student" and must not he more
than 1000 words In length nor be based
on trltc plots,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Dslrymsn May Recover. T Black.
dairymRn living near Moore, who fell from
the doorway OF an interurban car last
night, has recovered consciousness In st
Anthony's hospital According to hospi-
tai authorities HIS skull il fractured. lie
may recover.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Kansas official Here H. o. Caster.
an official Of the Kansas Public Utilities
commission. wns in Oklahoma City this
morning on business before the Okla
homa corporation commission
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

Mrs. Love on Tour-Thc first inspec-
tlon Of the county schools this term Is
now being made by Mrs. Anna Burks
Love, superintendent nt schools. Mrs.
Love If spending all Of this week among
the schools
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-06

overholscr yesterday resigned as dircc
tor ~ the Chamber NJ Commerce, Il
the cnson that chamber work consum,
too much NJ the time he feels he owe
the city. II II probable Il successor wi
he named AT a meeting to he held "a
morrow.