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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
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Copyright 1917
Bless Her Heartl

She washed her hair today, | SEQ,
l speak OF Mary Mithitt:
ana yet she doesn't say that she
Cannot do IA thing with II.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16

There are all kinds of thrills bu, do you remember that
first letter you received from that first sweetheart?
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16

& Neve ftUm Mexico Is dull these days The bigger
"a! esee he yea are ovcrshadowng the operations
- tpstlb csands.
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boy at Capitol Hill is trying to learn If military
expert is person who never saw a battle -
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OIfull

This High Cost of Living must be
terrible on salaried man." said Rocks.
as he glanced over his newspaper.
Yes, agreed Bonds. They tell me
that some OF the poor devils are com
PEELED to use domestic champagne in
place Of the imported"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
Poor Man.

In winter no must fix tho fires,
And shovel snow at dawn.
Now he beats rugs until he tires,
Then starts 10 NOV the lawn.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
HOLY WATER 300 YEARS OLD
Sacred Relic Found In Grave of
Seneca Indian,

ALBANY. N. ", March I6.-SeveraI
drains OF holy water. blessed by a
Jesuit priest about 900 years ago and
given to an Indian convert in the
ancient Seneca village of Totiacton.
fourteen miles from Rochester, at
tracted a group of prominent archaeo-
logists in the State Museum here YES
terday. 1t was brought to Albany In
Theoretically sealed. but much COR
roded metal box by A. II. Dewey. of
Rochester. president Of the New York
State Archaeological Association, and
Or. X b. Orr. provincial archaeoIogist
OF Ontario. Canada
The box was found in the TotIacton
burial ground 1t lay clasped to the
CHEST OF skeleton. State Archaeolo-
gist A. c. Parker, himself a Seneca
Indian. said that never before had
such a relic been found. 1t was i'm
bedded in solid sand and CLAW soil
which probably explains its preserya-
ton and that of the skeleton of IT'S
Indian owner. The box was below the
frost line. so that the water had never
frozen.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
COAL HERE A-PLENTY
Traction Lines and Lighting Plant
Could Run, Despite Hall Tie-Up.

Washington's street railway lines
will not be Immediately affected by a
nationwide railroad tie-up, and the
city's lights will be safe for at least
three weeks, 1t Is declared.
The Capital Traction Company and
the oPtomac Electric Power Company.
which supplies the Washington Rail
way and Electric Company lines, and
the city electric lighting have suffi-
cient coal on hand to carry them over,
1t was stated at the offices of both
companies.
The Capital Traction Company has
two big bunkers at its Georgetown
power plant, and because OF the coal
famine in other places these bunkers
have been kept filled to capacity to
meet emergencies of car shortage and
embargo. The company, IL Is stated,
has sufficient coal on hand to operate
for two or three months. 1t also has
on hand sufficient lubricants and 9TH
er necessities to keep its lines going.
The Potomac Electric Power Com
pany has coal on hand to operate its
plant for at least three weeks, Presi-
dent Sinclair stated today.
The traction companies, however.
would suffer, it is said, by a tie-up
through loss of patronage caused by
a suspension of steam railroad serv-
ice
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
"HUMAN TORPEDO" ENLIsTs
Can "BIow Up Anything From Tin
Can to BattIeship."

CHICAGO, March 16.-"Got any
use for & professional dynamIter?"
was the startling query addressed to
Sergeant Enk, of the United States
marine corps recruiting station here
by Robert $. Phillips, who applied
for enlistment today.
81 am a human torpedo" he added,
81 can blow up anything from q tin
can to a battleship."
Phillips explained that things had
been quiet in his line for some time,
as engineering operations have been
practically suspended during the war.
lie said he had heard that the "soI-
diers of the sea" were always first
on the spot, and that they probably
would offer the best field for his tall
ents.
He was accepted and sent to
Charlestown, S. c., for training and
detail to a mine planting company.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
GREATER U. S. NAVY
PROGRAM Is BEGUN
Work to Restore Nations Sea
Strength to Second Rank
t to Be Speeded.

The Navy Department is today
stripped for constructive action-de-
termined by drastic measures, II neces-
sary. to bring forth from American
shipyards sufficient war vessels to re-
store the United States to the posi-
ton OF second naval power of the
world. .
Possessing authority to commander
private yards, the department has
laid down the law of "speed"-and
more speed-in bringing into actual
being the greatest single naval build
ing program of a nation not at war
The order is for $112, 900, 900 worth OF
warships.
In contracts awarded yesterday
for four cruisers and six scout cruis-
ers, the department. embodied pro-
visions that Government work is to
supersede all other, and that at least
20 per cent Nof each company's labor
be devoted, upon demand, to work on
the new vessels.
Only Part Of Program.
This order, however, for the new
battle and scout cruisers, is but a
fraction of the great building pro
gram now officially authorized and
being rushed to completion. II con-
templates three giant super dread
naughts-42, 900 tons-to cost $2Sy 000,-
900 each; fifteen ,destroyers; thirty
eight S00-ton submarines, and auxil-
larry craft.
In addition, $115,oo0.o 900 is avail
able for speed-up expenses and any
additional destroyers and submarines
that may be considered necessary.
With the scout cruiser and battle
cruiser bids out of the way, contracts
for the dreadnaughts, destroyers. and
submarines will be awarded shortly,
and the entire naval programme
cost over half a billion dollars-weIl
on Its way to completion.
Minute details have been worked
out for an intensive "speed-up" in
event of actual hostifities.
Strike a Factor.
DiIatory tactics by the ship yards
will not be tolerated, but every CO.
will be lent in obtaining
the necessary materials and securing
prompt delivery. It is thought likely
some special arrangement will be
with the railroads in event
Of a nationwide strike.
Decision early next week as to the
location of the authorized Govern
ment armor-pIate plant. and an early
start on erection Of the plant, also
testify to the determination to lose
no time.
The four battle cruisers contracted
for and a similar one to be built in
the New York navy yard. are to he
equipped with electric. drive.
Two of the new battleships mad
of submarines will be con-
structed in the New York Government
yard.
Two OF the new battleships had a
poration, Quincy, Mass, will receive
awards when. contracts for destroyers
and submarines are let 1t was in or
der to conserve its facilities for this
work that the corporation was asked
to build only one OF the big ships.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

Ing up IKE a little white sponge. Then
ioosens from your toe-and. glory
hallelutah the corn comes on as thoSS9b
yoHa t axe glove on your hand %
OF the age. More "Gets-It" is sofa ~
many times than any other corn rema5y,
in existence. Try 1t and you'll know ~
reason why. i takes two seconds 10
apply II; ana II dries at once. That's
pertence OF millions and use ''Gets-Tt
"Gets-lt" is sold everywhere, 25c q
bottle. or sent on receipt of price he,
E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago. iii.
soid In washington and recommended
as the worlds best corn remedy by
O'Donnells Drug Stores, Peoples DruS
Stores. +. q. Affleck.-Advt,
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
DRIVING HOME A
SMASHING BLOW AT
RIGH-LIVING COSTS
Tremendous Sale Launched
BY Friedlander's Gives
Big Opportunity.

Trousers, trousers, trousersI Thou
sands OF pairs OF 'em. heaped on
tables, piled on shelves and hundreds
Of other pairs still packed In the
boxes in which they arrived. That's
the situation now prevailing at Fried
lander Brothers, and which has
prompted this progressive firm to
launch a sale that is unequaled In
the annals Of Washington merchan-
dising history.
To make room and make it quick
ly. they have determined to make re-
auctions so radical that all Washing
ton Will fairly storm the doors OF this
t1rm at 42S Ninth street northwest.
The stock has been divided into four
separate and distinct lots, aud mark
ed at these prices:
Lot No. 1, your choice, $1.95; Lot
No. 2, your choice. S2.4S; Lot No. Q,
your choice. $3-15; Lot No 4, your
en9lee. Ss.se. seems almost too good
steadily advancing costs OF materials
and workmanship. but seeing is be-
lieving. and to see this stock is to be
Every pair In this vast assortment
Is OF the best workmanship. The
fabrics include cheviots. cassimeres.
woolens, worsteds. etc. in plaids,
checks, pin stripes. plain Oxford
grays, etc. In fact. so varied Is the
assortment that 1t will be found an
easy matter to match almost any odd
coat. the result being a practically
new suit at much below the usual
cost of the trousers.
Don't waste a single moment! Jump
into your Ford. hop on a street car.
or, IL necessary. walk with all speed
to the store Of Friedlander Brothers.
42s Ninth street northwest. and reap
the values prevailing at this sale.
Batter buy two or more pafrs-there's
no telling how high prices will be In
the near future.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
RED CROSS BENEFIT
ATTRACTS SOCIETY
Fnatasy TabIeau Given at Be-
Iasco by Local and Profess
sionaI Talent.

One of the most elaborate benefit
producaon given in Washington in
months. was that at the BelAsco
TheateE this afternoon, when a
fantasy tableau, under direction OF
the United Service woman's Branch
Of the American Red Cross. attracted
the cream of capital society.
The United States Marine Band. d.
rected by Lieutenant Santleman.
opened the program.
Artists from the San Carlo Grand
opera Company and vaudeville stars
from B. =. Keith's Theater supple
mented the efforts of local talent. The
proceeds will go to the fund used for
military benefits by the Red Cross.
Sings @star spangIed Banner
Mrs. Logan FeIand sang "The Star
Spangled Banner" She appeared as
America" The audience rose and
sang with Mrs. Feland the last verse.
Mrs. George Barnett was Pocahon-
tas; Miss Gladys Foulke Smith, the
Puritan maid, and c. c. Calhoun
was Powhatan.
Representing the South, Mrs. Paul
Brett Sunny sang MY Flag and
Yours" She represented the West.
Miss Edna Scott Smith, as the
East, sang america" This was fol-
lowed by THE Star-Spangled Banner"
by a chorus OF more than 100 girls
from normal schools.
Drama Brings Applause.
Louis Lombard directed his own
compositions, assisted by the Marine
Band. His "Habana," dedicated to
the wife of the Cuban minister, Nine.
Cespedes, was a pleasing part Of this
number.
ALLIES" was the name of the Ameri-
can drama that evoked much ap-
plause. DIR. Alfred Hopkins presented
this feature.
Another feature, a tabloid version
of Tanning OF the Shrew," arranged
by Mrs. r. d. Sheppard. was given by
R d. Mclean and Miss Odette Tyler.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
PRAISES RESERVE SYSTEM.

the Federal Reserve Board. delivered
the fourth of a series of lectures be-
fore Washington Chapter OF the Amer
lean Institute of Banking, 1914 F
street, last night Judge Elliott said
the Federal reserve banks make a
great financial panic almost Impos-
sIble. Judge Elliott will deliver the
final lecture in the series on THE Fed
ersI Reserve Act" Thursday, evening,
President Roy L.'Neuhauser presided.
Mr.. Neuhanser announced today that
II. Parker Willis, secretary to the Fed
eral Reserve Board, has been elected
an honorary member of Washington
Chapter.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
FINE FOR RHEUMATISM!
Austerole Loosens up Those
Stiff Joints-Drives Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use
Musterole once you experience the
glad relief it gives.
Get a jar at once from the nearest
drug store. 1t is a clean, white oint-
nent, made with the oil of mustard.
Better than mustard plaster and does
not blister. Brings ease and comfort
while it is being rubbed onl
Musterole Is recommended by many
doctors and nurses. Millions of lars
are used annually for bronchitis, Group,
stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, conges-
ton, pleurisy, rheumatism, iumbago,
pains and aches of the back or joints,
sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chill
blains, frosted feet, colds of the chest
Git often prevents pneumonia
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
s74 HARVARD MEN IN WAR.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March 10
Statistics compiled by the Harvard
Memorial Society show that 574 stu
dents and alumni OF the university
have taken part in the European war.
OF this number 1S8 have enlisted in
the American Ambulance service, 95
In the Harvard surgical unit, IS In the
British army and IL in the French
army.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
NEWS AT EVANSVILLE
Officers Of the First Presbyterian
Church Are Selected.

The following officers OF the First
Presbyterian Church have been Sc
Iected: Harry w. Shepherd. elder for
two years; Charles p. Smith, deacon
for two years, to serve the unexpired
term of K. ]. Whsle, deceased; Will
liam A. Shepherd, william A. Brooks,
Howard ID. Orr, f. +. Stoddard, w.
T. Conner, William p. Magruder, and
v. K. Chestnut, board OF trustees for
one year; NJ. Myers, L. F. Stoddard
and ]. Z. Metzger, deacons; Mrs. E.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
RUSS COUP D'ETAT
BACKEDBY NATION
lnefficiency and Reaction in
Government Drove People to
Desperate Measures.

CHICAGO, March 16.-Samuel
n. Harper, professor OF Russian
language, literature, and history
at the University OF Chicago, and
who is considered the leading
American authority on Russian
affairs, has written the follow
ing article, dealing with the In
ternational situation which
brought about the revolution and
overthrow of the Gear. DR.. Har-
per recently returned from Rus
STA, where he made a study of
present political, economical, and
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
WEEDS GIRL HE TILTED
Revives Romance. Which Ended
When He Left Her at Altar.

SCRANTON, Pa, March 16.-Reviv-
ing a romance that was unexpected
ly interrupted three years ago when
he disappeared the night he was to
have been married, Joseph Hall, for
merly of West Scranton, has just
married the girl he then Tilted, Miss
orissa Phillips, of West Scranton, the
ceremony taking place in Buffalo.
Miss Phillips marriage to Hall was
set for June, 1914. The guests had
assembled at the Phillips home. the
clergyman was on hand. and all were
waiting for the bridegroom. Instead.
a messenger boy came with a note
stating that Hall had decided to
"call IL all off"
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
TEXAS COAST Is GUARDED.

GALVESTON. Tex, March 16.-Un-
der direction of the Coast Guard Ser
vice a twenty-four hour beach patrol
has been established here. 1t is be-
lieved the patrol was established be-
cause of persistent rumors OF a Ger
man naval base on the Gulf coast of
Mexico.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
NEWS AT ANAC0STIA
Mrs. James Arnold, One Of Suburbs
Oldest Residents, Is Dead.

Mrs. James Arnold, one OF Anacos-
tia's oldest residents, died at her
home, Nicols avenue and Pleasant
street, last night, following a long III
ness. Her sons, Charles. William,
Harry, Arthur. and Edward Arnold.
all residents OF the District, were at
the bedside. Funeral arrangements
will be made today.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
LOYAL MEN TO BE INSURED
L. 4 N. Announces Purpose In APP
peal 70 Rrotherhood Members.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 16.-Ths
Louisville and Nashville railroad win
assume and maintain in force insur-
ance to an amount equal to that he
may hold as a member OF his order
for any member of the railroad
brotherhoods who sacrifices 1t by re-
naming loyal to the road in the
event of a strike.
This announcement is carried in an
appeal to all employees, but Is ad-
dressed particularly to members Of
the brotherhoods. calling on them to
remain loyal, sent broadcast over the
entire system from the general Of
fices here.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
By SAMUEL n. HARPER.

The Russian coup d'etat is the logi.
cal elimination Of the political situa-
ton OF these last few months. In
November last, when the Duma con-
vened, a complete change of the gov
eminent system was demanded.
The government had shown again
its inefficiency, this time In connec-
ton with the distribution of the food
supply of the country. The govern
ment was actively interfering with
the activity OF the public organiza-
lions working to support the army
and to solve the problems raised by
the war. And finally some of the
government were suspected OF pro-
Germanism. 1t was not considered
possible for a moment that Russia
would betray her allies, but 1t was
realized that the then prime min
lister, Sturmer, might put his infiu-
ence forward for q premature con-
ference OF the belligerents, such as
Germany did, in fact, later propose.
Demands Responsible Government.
On these grounds the Duma de-
manded formally a responsible gov
eminent of ministers and definitely
demanded representative bodies. This
demand was supported by the upper
house of the Russian Parliament, half
Of whose members are appointed by
the sovereign. And behind the Duma
were these public organizations in
which all classes were represented
in fact, the Russian people.
A few days after the Duma had is
sued its uItimatum the prime minister
resigned.
Prime Minister Falls.
The new prime minister attempted
honestly to work with the Duma. He
tried to rid himself of colleagues in
whom neither he nor the Duma had
confidence. He failed and was in
turn dismissed and frankly re-
dictionary minister was appointed and
those members OF the government
whose names had been mentioned in
the pro-German intrigue were retain
ed in office.
The date for the reopening OF the
Duma was postponed. When the Duma
finally on February %, 1t
declared that the new government
did not represent responsible govern
ment. In the meantime the food sit
uation in the large urban centers bad
become a real crisis.
Then came the edict dissolving the
Duma- After trying moral pressure
to no purpose, the Duma had to re-
sort to revolutionary methods.
Revolution Purely Political
The revolution is a purely political
with the single aim of es-
responsible government.
The Duma leaders will be able to hold
the confidence of the people, for they
popular remands.
The Duma Is supported by the
army, for the army would have
the presidents OF which
are among the Duma leaders. The
fact that the army Is behind the Duma
also accounts for the little disorder
attending this revolution.
Constitutional government was the
demand of the Duma, and is the OBJ
jective of the revolution, but the mon-
archical idea is firmly established in
Russia, and the movement was direct
ed not against the ruling dynasty,
but against the irresponsible minis
ters.
and its justification is to secure con-
ditions which will make 1t possible
for Russia to put forward all her
ton of the war.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
CHICAGO THIEF EXPEDITIONS.

CHICAGO. March 16.-Bernard Ma
honey. assistant States attorney.
dropped down to the second floor of
the city hall and drew his 1925 salary.
A pickpocket relieved him OF the
"wad" before he reached his office on
the NTH floor.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
NEWS AT ROCKVILLE
Charles n. Griffith, Prominent In
County and State, Dead at n.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, March 16-Fol-
lowing a long illness with a complica-
ton of diseases. Charles H. Griffith, a
leading citizen Of this county. died yes
terday at his home at Laytonsville, aged
n years. He is survived by sons and
daughters. Mrs. Edward Kimball, Mrs
Victor Presson, Mrs. William T. War
field. Greenbury. Dorsey, Charles and
Worthington Griffith. all Of this county.
Mr.. Griffith for many years was ac-
tive in Democratic politics. He was a
member Of the State central committee
and was tax collector. county commits
sioner, judge OF the orphans court.
member OF the house Of delegates and
postmaster Of the State senate.
Kenneth Lyddane, son OF Charles J.
Lyddane Of Rockville. has been appoint
ed a deputy clerk in the office Of Pres
ton B. Ray. clerk of the circuit court
here. He succeeds Adrian L. Brunett.
resigned.
Mrs. Hattie Monkey has sold to George
d. Meyer her farm of 1sS acres. near
Damascus. the price being given As 81.
CO.,
Miss Edna Snyder, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Godfrey Snyder of Cedar
Grove, and Clark R Windsor. also OF
Cedar Grove, went to Frederick on
Wednesday and were married.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

A. Burslem, organist; Miss Ruth Mof-
fatt and Mrs. ]. L. Metzger, assistant
organists.
Miss Mary Jack, of Garrett, Ind,
Is visiting Miss Dorothy Aman.
The Hyattsville High School Ath-
letic Club has chosen John Wilson
manager of the baseball team.
The Rev. ,R. P. Startling, rector of
st. Johns Church, Georgetown, will
preach tonight in the Pinkney Me-
mortal Episcopal Church.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

The choir of Emmanuel Church met
last night in the parish hall and re-
hearsed part of Stainer's "CrucifiX-
iOn," which will be sung on March
"a
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

1.-THE Power OF Example" will be
the subject of the sermon to be de-
livered by Elder +. f. Gibson, pastor
of the Seventh-Day Adventists, at Odd
Fellows Hall tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

Mrs. Edgar B. Johnston, of Montana
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Boblitts
and other relatives here.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

William J. Latimer, chairman OF the
committee Of the Anacostia Citizens
Association on parks and entertain
ment, will begin work at once on
procuring additional band concerts
for Logan Park this summer.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

The school authorities have ad
vised Mrs. Charles F. Roberts, presi-
dent of the Child Welfare Association,
that funds are not available for the
purchase OF chairs for the assembly
hall at the Ketcham School, but that
there is sufficient on hand so they
can be loaned
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

Miss Martha Rose entertained the
members Of the Sewing Club at her
home in u street last night.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

Mrs. T. c. Howard will be hostess at
a musical tea at her home, 2OT South
Washington street, this evening for
the benefit of the night school teach
ers' salary fund.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

Those interested in the cake sale
for the benefit of the Children's Home
are requested to send cakes to Braw-
ner's store tomorrow morning.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

The Rev. DR.. Bergman Green. OF
the Episcopal Seminary, will preach
I'm st. James Church, at Leesburg,
this evening.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

Mrs. r. R. Turner and children are
guests OF Mrs. Dennis O'Neil, at Ma
nassas.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE
SUBURBS OF THE CAPITAL
Eight Hundred and Seventeen Cases Were
Treated at Alexandra Hospital the Past
Year, Boards Report Shows.

ALEXANDRIA, March 16.-Eight
hundred and seventeen cases were
treated at the Alexandria Hospital
during the last year, according to a
report just made public by the board
of managers. The largest number re-
ceived in any one day was thirty
eight, and the smallest number was
thirteen. The total number of major
operations was 1874. and of minor
operations 1872. There were only
thiry-eight deaths in the institution
in the ewelve months.
On Monday, March 26, a oity-wide
campaign will be started by the COL
ored residents of the city % raise
funds to equip a ward for the use Of
colored people.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16
Ike Yie-Yie! Get
Me 'Gets-It' Quick!"
2 Drops Make Corn Fall" OF,

OPo- "oAc SOIH ran On!
I've Joined the Never-Again Cuh
Never again will use anything foI
corns but 'Gets-It.' Put dro6s III
'Gets-lt on. and from that second tbs
corn begins to shrivel. instead Of swell.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

Miss Francis Sale has returned 20
Richmond, after visiting friends here.
The Washington times., 1917-03-16

Mrs. William H. Overman, of North
Carolina, is visiting Mrs. James Z.
Alexander.