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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15
Our Daily Birthday Party.

Nine Emma talyc famous operate
singer born IN France, 50 years ago
today
Ethel Barrymore. one OF the noted
actresses OF the American stage, born
IN, Philadelphia " wears ago TODAY
Mr., lohu 4 Logan widow of the
famous union civil war commander
born IN Roouc county, Mo, ~ years
ago today
Walter HINES Page. American ambaS-
,ador lo Great Britain born at Cary
~ &. n years ago today
lohn T. Shields, United States Scna
tor irom lcnncsScc, born at Clmohdalc
Tenn. SS years ago TO-DAY.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15
Fifteen Years Ago.

At the meeting OF the city council
last night the paving muddle that the
city has been in since last November
was ended and the city attorney was
instructed to prepare new resolution
giving notice OF their intention to pave,
The contract for brick paving granted
10 l.. i. Kramer was refused
DR.. +. y Dole, who has been 10 the
Wichita mountains on vacation, re-
turned today
Mrs NJ. f. Parkinson returned to-
day from Lawton, whittier she went
ten days ago to make homestead
entry Q
Men were pu, to work today exca.
yating for the brick building to be
erected on Robinson street for Ed
OvcrholSer
Ten Years Ago
I'D Minis. president OF the Pioneer
Telephone company, returned from
Boston, Mass, this morning
IN Hocomb, president OF the
, Oklahoma City Chamber OF Commerce,
/ left today for his old home IN Ken
lucky for an extended vacation
/ The Oklahoma and Indian Territory
socialists are holding an encampment
in this city today Among the speak
crS this afternoon At Wheeler park will
/ he Hon. Jack Woods oi London
Mother" Jones, who comes from Chi
'cago, and George " Davis Of Trenton.
Mo.
I'd J. Dunn l"avcS tonight for New
York To meet Mrs Dunn and son,
Truman, who have been touring
Europe
Ret Miilard, agent II the Usage ma
ton. is in the city today consulting
with local politicians
The minister had TO leave home on
long preaching tour Just before
leaving he called his family around
him TO say good-by When he came
to bobby he said
"Old man ! want YOU To- be good
boy and take care of your mother"
! Bobby promised All day long he
looked preternatutally grave under the
heavy responsibility thus suddenly as
,umed When night came and he was
called to his prayers the Young guard
ian said
"Oh Lord. bless father. and brother
Tom. and sister Alice, and Aun, Mary,
and the little Jones boys and me, bu,
, YOU needn't trouble about mother, for
am going TO look after her"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15
Huh

\u upucau told me toda, that al
uNol was the best thing To clean eve
glasses WITH remarked Mr. Gahh
We'll ~ responded Mr., Gahb won
should have no trouble in keeping Yours
cleaned MI YOU have to do i, to blow
,Nur breath ON them"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15
Bits
One Hundred Years AGO Today

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
1910 Twelve hundred dwellings and
$500 >hop, were DESTROYED IN crca,
ire In tonstaulmoplc
Seyenty-five Years Ago Today.
1871 \ bronze statue Of Napoleon
va, placed on the column oi the
Grdudc Nrmcc m Bouloguc
Fifty Years Ago Today,
1870 Many persons were crushed To
death IN the crowd attending ictc
given by the Emperor Napoleon III.
in Parl,
Twenty-Five Years Ago To-day
1891 City Of Bcrnc. Switzerland
celebrated tho seven hundrcd,h ami
,crsary OF It's foundation
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15
Fifty Years Ago Today.
Twenty five Years Ago Today
One Year Ago Today in the Wal.

August Is, lql5 NuStrlanS hom
bardcd Rclgradc bur ceased when Scr
blan, began shclling Scmlln and Pan
>tU\I
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15
There's a Reason :

DE fashions now let Iretty M,tt
" ear two large poCA on her skirt
Nhd though the pockets sure are ulps
hrN De- not located on Ter hips
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15
Paw Knows kverYthinp
Oh Invl

Willie Paw what !, An end man.
Paw \u undertaken. my SOU.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15
Walt Mason
SALESM L N

IT THROUGHOUT the town my wares
hollcr. and try to sell ucN gold
dollar for sixty Scycu cent, 'n
vain alas. are all my Yelling, M vain
haunt your shops and dwellings. .uur
'nodshcds and YOUR tent, No man
will buy my handsome money, men
,,,m 'u think It must be phony because
IC sell # cheap, So all day long seek
4 market display my coin and boost
ard bark IT. and then break down and
weep But now come, NcSior Newton
\ru,cr who deal, IN dollars made n
u,Ntcr. allowed with lead and tan me
Seem, to loaf while I am sweating AVID
Sc, mems bundle, he IS getting he rlIc,
'hc trccnhack, IN One man has 90; the
Srick oi selling he needs to do NO irau
tic yelling TO gather in the plunk he
! lust leans back. his system stunning. ard
all the people come a-ruuulng tu hr'
M. blooming Junk The other lcllw,
strive, and labor, ~ sell good plumber
.fo his nclchbors aud never grr, 'hc
,olc mo- scrap, oi business can he rahr
no. there, omcthng lacking lu IN,
make up. he cannot make a sale
\ gang ol Italian laborcr, Nc,,
working in section oi Bo-Iun where
the mud was exceedingly deep Sud
jcuI, one OF the gang cried ont
Help Help"
What, the matter put there cam,
d voice from the construction ,hanIy
/ "nu,yL Et,upl a.. ,h,, Rrtups
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15

Federal commission may Investigate No, reason tor
the high price of flour Can I've tina, the advance ID
the price OF wheat has been kept secret from the com.
mission
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15

Fifteen thousand children are asking for a long period
OF school A vote IN favor Of another mill tax will give
il 10 them
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15

Ordinary collections in the Internal revenue department
for the past year amounted to nearly siCOW0ON Look,
like the people in the states absorbed 10, ol liquor
90 boost that department
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15
ON DnilY Snccinl

Shut Nm Mouth and open Your
irc,.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15

II takes big man to get above tn, nam, rcr,i,al
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15

rIo,, You ,o.,da /, oo, h,r, j, omc ,s.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15
Luke MCluke
His Column
Correct.

bou i stretch the truth
says Hiram Blng
For The reCon
Is apt TO sting
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15

Safety 0r,, and all the omc
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15

That Boston man who d, 10 bc.,u.c %, ,luo. ,,ua
hould ro Do CHURCH some ha' Sunday murura
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15

DR.. +. y. Dole, who has been to the
Wichita mountains on vacation, re-
turned today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15

Men were pu, to work today exoa-
yating Tor theobriok building to be
erected on Robinson street for I'd
OycrholScr
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-15

Mrs NJ +. Parkinson returned to-
day from lawton whittier she went
ten days ago to make homestead
rnIrN q
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

AS Judge Healeys gray-haired but
erect, walked up the avenue his keen
glance fell on Gerry Lansing standing
across the street before an art deal
er's window. Gerry's eyes were fas-
tened on picture that he had long
had in mind for certain nook in the
library Of the town house.
It was the second anniversary Of his
wedding, and though it was already
late in the afternoon Gerry had not
yet chosen his gift for Alix. He
turned from the picture with last
long look and shrug and passed on
to palatial jewelers. farther up the
street.
For many years Judge Healey had
been foster-father to Red Hill in gen.
eral and to Gerry In particular. With
almost womanly intuition he read
what was in Gerry's mind before the
picture and acting on impulse the
judge crossed the street and bought 1t.
While the judge was still in the pic
ture shop Gerry came out Of the Jew
eler's and started briskly for home.
He had purchased pendant Of bril-
liants, extravagant for his purse but
yet saved to good taste by simple
originality in design.
He waited until the dinner hour and
then slipped his gift into Allx' hand
as they walked down the stairs to-
gether. She stopped beneath the hall
light. II can't wait, dear, simply
can't" She snapped open the case.
ooh" she gasped. "How dear! How
perfectly dear! You old sweetheart
She threw her arms around his neck
and kissed him twice. Then she few
away to the drawing room in search
Of Mrs. Lansing and the Judge, the
sole guests to the little anniversary
dinner. Gerry Strengthened his tie
and followed.
Alix' tongue was rippling-her whole
body was rippIing-with excitement
and pleasure. She dangled her treas
ure before their eyes. She laid It
against her warm neck and ran to
mirror. The light In her eyes matched
the light In the stones. The judge
took the jewel and laid 1t In the palm
Of his strong hand. It looked In dan
ger of being crushed. "A beautiful
thing, Gerry" he said, "and well cho-
sen. Some poet teweler dreamed that
twining design and set the stones
while the dew was still on the grass"
After dinner the four gathered in
the library, but they were hardly seat
ed when Alix sprang up. Her glance
(! had followed Gerry's startled gaze.
He was staring at the coveted picture
he had been looking at in the gallery
that afternoon. 1t hung In the niche
in which his thoughts had placed it.
| Alix took her stand before 1t. She
glanced inquiringly at the others. Mrs.
Lansing nodded at the Judge. Alix
turned back to the picture and gravity
stole into her face. Then she faced
the Judge with a smile.
| eve i've" she said, ''in a Philistine
age, don't we? But I've never let any
Philisttnism drive pictures from their
right place in the heart. Pictures In
art galleries." she shrugged hsr prst
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
Advice to the Healthy,

N0NtS0 " ZIG ttSGituys
Don't spit on floors or sidewalks.
Set the consumptive good example.
If you must spit, spit into cutters or
into spittoon.
Live in the open air as much AZ
possible.
Keep the windows open summer and
winter, at home and at work.
Sleep with the windows open: but
be sure that the entire body Is warmly
clad.
Fresh air, whether moist or dry,
warm or cold, is good for you.
Breathe through the nose. Breathe
deeply.
Avoid dust. Avoid dusty occupa-
tions. Never stir up dust by dry
sweeping. Sprinkle water or moist
sawduct, or moist bits of paper over
the floor before sweeping. busting
should be done with . moist cloth.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
WISE AND HUMANE PROVISION
Look After the BANKERS" Hith-
erto Neglected.

Those who brave the dangers of
storm. fog and icebergs of that ele-
waited submarine plateau east OF Cape
Cod, where the bankers seek the
cod, are to be looked after by Uncle
Sam. The men of the big fishing feet
which puts of from the New England
coast from Gloucester, Boston, New
buryport and Portsmouth lead ex-
istences which are dangerous to bod
lily health and even to life itself !
The fishing craft which seek the
cod, bake, halibut and other deep-sea
ground fish on the Georges have mea-
ger facilities for men who become dis
abled, and the usual program has been
that when man got sick he had to
stay sick and take his chances OF re-
covery, being out of reach Of physi.
clans, says the New York Press. edi.
torially. In single season many
boats and lives are lost, with numbers
more OF men injured.
The national government has placed
the coast guard cutter Androscoggin
at the disposal Of fishermen that may
become sick or disabled, and the Unit
ed States public health bureau has
fitted out the boat with hospital appli-
ances and fittings. A very thoughtful
and attentive locker after the welfare
and safety OF Americans is Uncle Sam
becoming in many different ways and
directions.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

crossing the disk Of tho disappearing
sun. Alix felt a thrill at his touch.
"It's a sweet little picture, isn't lit"
she said. "But you mustn't touch me,
Alan. 1t can't be good for u.s."
$50 you feel it too," said Alan, and
took his hand from her arm.
During the voyage they were much
together, not In dark corners but wag-
ing their battle in the open-two swim
mers that fought each other. forgetting
to fight the tide that was bearing them
out to sea. Alan was not philander-
er to snatch an unrequited kiss. To
him q kiss was the seal on surrender.
But to AK the game was Its own
goal. As she had always played 1t,
nobody had ever really won anything.
However, 1t did not take her long to
appreciate that In Alan she had an
opponent who was constantly getting
under her guard and making her feel
things-things that were alarming In
themselves like the jump Of ones heart
into the throat or the intoxication that
goes with hot, racing blood.
Alan's power over women was in
voice and words. If he had been hid
eous it would have been the same.
With his tongue he carried Alix away
and gave her that sense OF isolation
which lulls a woman into laxity. One
night as they sat side by side, single
great rug across their knees, Alan laid
his hand under cover on hers. A CULVER
went through Alix' body. Her closed
hand stirred nervously but she did not
really draw it away. "Alan," she said.
1--WE told you not to! Please don't
It's common-this sort Of thing"
Alan frightened his grip. "You say
it's common" he said, because you've
never thought 1t out. Lightning was
common till somebody thought 1t out.
sit beside you without touching you
and we are in two worlds. grip your
hand-like this--and the abyss be-
tween US Is closed. While hold you
nohing can come between"
Alix' hand opened and settled into
his. For a while they sat SILENT then
Alix recovered herself. after all"
she said, we're not on desert island
but on a ship with eyes in every cor
ner."
Alan leaned toward her. "But If
we were, Alix! If we were on desert
island--you and l."
For a moment Alix looked into his
burning eyes. She felt that there was
fire in her own eyes, too-a fire she
could not altogether control. She dis
engaged herself and sprang up. Alan
rose slowly and stood beside her. He
did not look at her parted lips and hot
cheeks; he had suddenly become Ian
guild. That's it." he drawled, "eyes
in every corner. wonder how many
morals would stand without other peo-
pies eyes to prop them up?"
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
KIDNEYS CLOG UP FROM
EATING TOO MUCH MEAT
Take Tablespoonful Of Salts II Back
Hurts or Bladder Bothers-Meat
Forms UnIc Acid.

We are q nation Of meat eaters and
our blood is filed with uric acid, says
. well-known authority, who warns US
to be constantly on guard against kid
ney trouble.
The kidneys do their utmost to free
the blood OF this irritating acid, but
become weak from the overwork;
they get sluggish; the eliminative tis
sues clog and thus the waste Ii re-
tanned in the blood to poison the en-
tire system.
When your kidneys ache and feel
like Jumps Of lead. and you have sting.
ing pains In the back or the urine IL
cloudy, full of sediment, or the blad.
der is irritable. obliging you to seek
relief during the night; when you have
severe headaches, nervous and dizzy
spells, sleepIessness. acid stomach or
rheumatism in bad weather, get from
your pharmacist about four ounces Of
Jad Salts; take tablespoonful in Q
glass Of water before breakfast each
morning and in few days your kid.
neys will act fine. This famous salts
II made, from the acid Of grapes and
lemon Juice. combined with lithia, and
has been used for generations to flush
and stimulate clogged kidneys, to neu
~tralize the acids In urine so 1t Is no
longer source Of irritation. thus end
Ing urinary and bladder disorders.
Jad Salts Is inexpensive and cannot
injure; makes . delightful eferve5
cent Whitewater drink. and nobody
can make . mistake by taking q little
occasionally to keep the kidneys clean
and active.-Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

Gerry refused to be dragged SO far
from golf and his club. He stuck dog
gedly to Red Hill till the leaves began
to turn, and then consented to move
back to town.
On their last night at the FRS Mrs.
Lansing, who was complacently Aunt
Jane to Waynes and Eltons, enter
tanned Red Hill as a whole to dinner.
With the arrival Of dessert, to Alix'
surprise, Nance said, "Port all around,
please, Aunt Jane"
Lansings, Waynes and Eltons were
heavy drinkers in town, but it was a
tradition, as AK knew, that on Red
Hill they dropped it-all but the old
captain. It was as though, amid the
scenes Of their childhood, they be-
came children and just as French
man Of the old school will not light
cigarette in the presence Of his father,
so they would not take a drink for
drinks sake on Red Hill.
So AK looked on interestedly as the
old butler set glasses and started the
port. When 1t had gone the round
Nance stood up, and with her hands
on the tables edge, leaned toward
them all. For Wayne. she was very
fair. AS they looked at her the color
swept over her bare neck. Its wave
reached her temples and seemed to
stir the clustering tendrils Of her hair.
Her eyes were grave and bright with
moisture. Her lips were tremulous.
eve drink to Alan" she said, to-day
is Alan's birthday"
She sat down. They all raised their
glasses. Little Glenn had no wine.
She put thin hand on Gerry's arm.
"Please, Gerry, pleasew
Gerry held down his glass. Clematis
dipped in the tip Of her little finger,
and as they all drank. gravely carried
the drop of wine to her lips.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
Burglar Had Paid His visit.

Some time ago Brown said to
Smith, Il envy you. You come In
contact with all kinds Of men. You
actually know and talk to burglars
and other criminals. All l know
about them is what read or imag.
inc about them. Now. the next time
you meet good burglar l want you
to send him to me. Give him card
to me and tell him ! will pay his car
fare and expenses. ! want to talk to
him and see how criminals differ from
other men,
Smith promised to send along tho
next good specimen of burglar that
came his way and forgot all about
the matter until some weeks later he
received this letter from Brown:
"Your friend came. but had not
expected him professionally. II you
will tell him to bring back the family
plate and Mrs. Browns Jewels you
and ! will resume social relations."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

ty shoulders-"I have not been trained
up to them. To me, they are mount
ed butterflies in museum, cut flow
ers crowded at the florists. But this
picture and that nook-they have
waited for each other. You see the
picture nesting down for long rest
and it seems q small thing and then
1t catches your eye and holds it and
you see that 1t is a little door that
opens on wide world. 1t has slipped
into the room and become a part Of
life."
A strange stiffness followed on Alix'
words. To the Judge and to Gerry 1t
was as though the picture had opened
a window to her mind. Then she
closed the window. "Come, Gerry"
she said, turning. MAKE your bow
to the Judge and bark"
Gerry was excited, though he did
not show 1t. "You have dressed my
thoughts in words can't equal" he
said and strolled out on to the little
VCIdAd1 at hAC O0CA VI LhO nOooCs LAG
wanted to be alone for moment and
think over this flash of light that had
followed dark day. For the first time
In long while Alix had revealed her.
self. He did not begrudge the judge
his triumph. He knew instinctively
that coming from him instead Of from
the judge the picture would not have
struck that intimate spark.
The next day Gerry gave his consent
to Alix' plan for flying trip abroad,
but with a reservation. The reserva-
ton was that she should Join some
party and leave him behind.
Judge Healey heard OF this arrange
ment only when 1t was on the point
of being put into effect. In fact he
was only just in time at the steamer
to wave good-by to Alix. Leaning
over the rail, with her high color, moist
red lips and big excited eyes making
play under golden crown Of hair and
over a huge armful Of roses, Alix
presented picture not easily forgot
ten.
The judge turned to Gerry. "She
ought not to be going without you,
my boy"
"Oh, it's all right" said Gerry light
ly. "She's well chaperoned. It's
big party, you know"
But during the weeks that followed
the judge saw it was not all right.
Gerry had less and less time for golf
and more and more for whiskys and
sodas. The judge was troubled and
felt a sort of relief when from far
away Alan Wayne cropped into his af-
fairs and gave him something else to
think about.
When Angus McDale of McDale and
McDale called without appointment
the judge knew at once that he was
going to hear something about Alan.
Lucky to find you In" pulled Nc
Dale. 1T isn't business exactly or
I'd have 'phoned. l was just passing
BY"
swell, what is it?" asked the Judge,
Offering his visitor fresh cigar.
Its this. That boy. Alan Wayne
sort of protege of yours, isn't he?"
fes-in a way-yes," said the
judge slowly, frowning. "What has
Alan done nowY"
tits like this" said McDale. "Six
months ago we sent Mr.. Wayne out on
contract as assistant to Walton. Wal
ton no sooner got on the ground than
he fell sick. He put Wayne in charge
and then he died. Now this is the
point Mr.. Wayne seems to have pro-
NOTED himself to Walton's pay. He
had the cheek to draw his own as well.
He won't be here for weeks but his
accounts came In today. l want to
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

"What Has Alan Done NoWY"
know II you see any reason why we
shouldn't have that money back, to say
the least"
The judges face cleared. didn't he
tell you why he drew Walton's pay?"
mot a word. Said he'd explain &C
counts when he got here but that sort
Of thing takes lot of explaining"
SWELL" said the judge, Il can tell
You. Walton's pay went to his widow
through me. I've been doing some
puzzling on this case already. Now
will you tell me how Alan got the
money without drawing on your
"Oh, there was plenty of money ~
ing around. The job cost ten per cent
less than Walton's estimate. II he'd
come back we'd have hauled him over
the Goals for the blunder. There was
the usual reserve for work In mac
cessible regions and then the people
we did the job for paid ten days
bonus for finishing that much ahead Of
contract time"
The judge unused. "was the Job
satisfactory to the people out thereY'
he asked.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
Good Game to Play on . rral,


Here is an interesting game to play
when we are travelling by train. While
the train stops at a station, all the
players look about and take as much
notice Of things as possible. Then, .
few minutes after the train has left
the station, we take turns at naming
objects which we saw there. or
course, at first this is easy, and We
can 60 round and round again, each
player naming one object which no 9th.
or player has mentioned But AZ the
game goes on 1t becomes harder and
harder to recall something seen which
hasn't already been named. The ono
who IL last able to mention an object
wins the game. Besides being good
sport u trains IN observation.