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The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Mrs z. L. Stock, Miss Virginia Peacock.
Mrs. Hobart Brooks, Miss Ruth Jones.
Mrs. Louis Preston Fryer. Mrs. NJ. A.
Harnitt, Mrs. R. NJ. Ball, Mrs. Charles J.
Ziegler and Mrs. Willis Reed Speare.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15
Answers to Correspondents.

John O.-four letter was very natter
ing and sincere, but oh, dear. you should
have seen mothers face when she read
it. Jack says to tell you that the top
rung of the ladder of success is a
fearfully uncertain spot to spoon on I
am glad you've reached II, though. for
/ am still climbing.
Fannie A-UnIess we constantly seek
variety, not only in the motion picture
world. but in the daily trend. life be-
comes dull and unprofitabie. But it is
letters like yours that make me feel
that my friends understand and ap-
preciste my endeayor to present some
thing different" from the Aircraft
Studios. Many thanks for your good
wishes.
Jack LII am sorry that you got no
reply to your FIRST letter. II must have
come to the studio here while We were
taking '"The Pride of the Clan" a;
Marblehead, Mass. I can quite under
stand how you want ito joint your Cana
dian chum in France. Your letter was
most interesting.
Margaret Y.-Indeed, I haven't for
gotten you. and love the little poem
you sent. When you get your pictures
from Colorado. you must send me one.
and remember you never bother me
when you write to me. even II you are
"only q little girl"
Donald-The title of my Scotch picture
was changed from That Lass OF
KiIlean" TO the Pride of the Clan"
/ hope that you were able to see IL, way
out in Winnipeg. l am sure / cannot
deserve all the dear kind things you
say OF me. You don't know how en-
couraging and stimulating your letter
was.
MARY PICKFoRD.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

THE stars incline. but do not compel
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Miss Sophia F. Sweet was a brides
maid at the wedding OF Nathan Bundy
and Miss Susan Little, MT Norfolk, last
evening.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. r, Fulton Cutting, of
New York, are stopping in Washington
and are at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Mrs Fred bennett and Miss Dorothy
bennett will not be at home this after
noon
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Mrs. James W. Wadsworth, IT., VIII be
at home this afternoon from to s.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

MAJ. and Mrs. Charles B. Drake were
hosts at valentine dinner followed by
a thester party last evening entertain
ing In honor OF Miss Emily Kutz.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Mrs. George Thomas Smallwood as
sisted by Mrs. Reginald Wycliffe Geare
and Mrs. Annie Prescott Ordway viii:
receive Informally this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Mrs. Adds B. Browne was hostess at
dinner last evening at the Chevy Chase
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs Beale r. Howard enter
tanned at dinner last evening in compli-
ment to Mr.. and Mrs Wilbur Carr
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

DR.. ]. c. Boyd and Mr.. ]. H. Gov
ington are spending a few days in
New York City, and are stopping at
the wolcott Hotel
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Capt. and Mrs. P. NJ. Walker. of Boyce,
Va, while visiting in Washington, are
stopping at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Miss Margaret HondIow, OF Norris
town. with Miss Mary Haskell and Miss
Gertrude 'Hoyt, of New York, arrived in
Washington yesterday and are at the
Shoreham until the first of next week
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall was at home
yesterday afternoon at the Willard for
the last time this season. She was assist
ed by Mrs. Claude Swanson. Mrs. Charles
S. Hamlin, Mrs. William L. Marshall.
Miss Stone and Mrs. ]. Hamilton Lewis
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Mr.. Henry H. Pierce is expected in q
few days to join Mrs. Pierce and Mr..
Curtis Pierce, of New York. at the
Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Mrs. Warner G. Harding, 2514 Wye ming
avenue, will receive today.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Miss Helen Cannon, daughter of Rep
resentative Joseph Cannon. entertained
Informally at luncheon at the Shoreham
yesterday,
The Washington herald., 1917-02-15

Mrs. Walter Penheld was hostess at
luncheon yesterday. entertaining in COM
plfrnent to her mother, Mrs. Frank W.
Bacon, Of Omaha, Neb. The other guests
were Mrs. Claude Swanson, Mrs. Thomas
T. Walsh. Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor Mrs
F. B. Moran. Mrs. John Crayke Sim 1son,
and Mrs William NJ. Ingraham. The
table was adorned with spring flowers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-13
CUT-OVER LAND
PROPOSITIONS

New Orleans. April l3 Participants
in the cut over land conference OF the
South In session here since Wednes.
day expected 10 take definite action
before adjournment today on plans
for forming % permanent organization
10 have charge of the colonization and
disposition of the millions Of acres OF
unused cutoycr timber lands In the
south and for their utilization for agri
culture stock raising and reforestra.
tOn Among plan. discussed was for
nation of am organization 10 have
charge of the development work ana
Go assess members af the association
formed not exceeding one cent per
Igur annually ON their cutoyer Lands
during the development period Cut
over uuucr lands of Arkansas are
producing food products of greater
value per acre than the high-priccd
areas o, the richest northern corn belt
states. according to w r Lighton OF
| Fayetteville. Ark. in his address be-
fore the conference today Practically
oy"y cultivated acre in Arkansas De
declared, has been developed from cut
oyt' land and in the decade from
1900 10 1910. the average value pei
acrr of staple food products on all
Wlisaed lands in that state wa
$22U4
\. G. Bigelow, president of the Phila
delphia Wool and Textile Association
deserted the CutOyCt land area wa.
cmineutly suitable for the sheep and
wool growing industry
Methods of speeding up the agricul
mul development of the southern cut
.ycr lands so as to help "a"ye ans
food shortage 'uit m1y l's"'t iror
this counlrN'- cu'-ancs into the war
we're suggested D., Carl ID livingston
agricultural engineer of g. tniyersit,
LOT Wisconsin
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-13
ABOUT WOMEN ONLY

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-13
CHARTERS GRANTED.

Among others, j L. Lyon secretary
OF state has granted the following
| charters
Pierce Pipe Line Company Ard.
more j B. Forrest Dallas. Texas;
N Groglu Tulsa. y C. Teal Arb.
more Capital 100000
Morris Building and Loan Associa-
,iou Morris R Bclislc. G. r. Evans
and a. G. IoOmcr Morris Capital
| S2'nouU
! NilVOrth on and Refining Gonna
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-13

IN his office is under bond. Fees are
required in all matters Of notary com
missions and acquisitions and numer-
Gus papers which are signed by him.
1t IS my desire to live by the law
and to walk my the law. 1t is your
duty as the chief law officer OF the
state to investigate and advise me as
to the law / ask you to investigate
as to all these matters and advise me,
and, in addition to that, advise as to
the proper authority to require the sec
retary Of state to observe his official
duty. VIII mandamus lie, and. If so,
TO what extent? | ask you for your
opinion in these matters at your ear.
liest convenience
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-13
DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED
IN GERMAN AMERICANS
SAYS BERLIN WRITER
After laying Much Blame on Embassy
at Washington for Failure
TO Understand.

Amsterdam, via London April l3.-
Captain Pcrsou3 writing in the Ber
lin Tagcblatt criticiscs those who treat
Americas entry into the war lightly
1T would be a fatal mistake he said
"to regard Americas economic
strength as the only important factor
for an enemy The military strength
Of the United States is not to be met
with shrug of the shoulders, other.
wise we shall make the same mistake
as we did about the military strength
of Britain"
Otto Hoetsch prominent political
writer, reviewing the German.Ameri-
can clash in the Krenzc Xeiung con
tends that Germany has perfect right
to make her own international law as
far as submarines are concerned and
also In regard to neutrals for whose
future interests, he says, Germany is
fighting Herr lloetsch charges that
America was never neutral from the
beginning Of the war, which he says
would have been over long ago If Amer.
lea had not abctted the entente He
N'INlllANNs
Germany in all ways trying to
avoid Gcrman-American conflict
played into the hands of our opponents
The German embassy in Washington
should be blamed for this IT was the
weakest spot I'm the whole diplomatic
service Apart from its glaring mis-
takes the embassy lacked an under
standing Of American psychology, the
best proof Of this being the failure Of
the whole German propaganda 1t IS
to the Kaisers lasting merit that h,
made every effort to hold America
friendship We cannot blame him be-
cause America is against us, but ",
do blame the German-Americans who
must realize that the fatherland Is
deeply disappointed in them"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-13

Mr. and Mr. II \ Simpson have as
their house guest Miss Maudc Hall of
Dallas who arrived Yesterday to spend
several weeks here. \ number of 500.
cial affairs are being planned iu hn'
honor announcement of which Wu
be- made later
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-13
To the Attorney General

TO the attorney general Governor
Williams wrote, in part as follows:
"The legislature left me with pri-
yatc secretary chief clerk and two
stenographers, outside Of the pardon
and parole department. the eighth as
sistant attorney general having charge
Of that, together with a stcnographer
for his department My chief clerk.
too, has to look after the bookkeeping
details for the capitol commission The
legislature, in the engrosscd bill. left
the secretary Of state with four as
sistants. As the bin is enrolled and
approved by me he has five, on ac-
count Of a mistake i'm the enrolment
of said bill 1t seems to me that these
are matters which are to boz consid-
cred in determining what the inten.
ti0n of tie legislature Is as to the
secretary of states duties, especially
in view oI the custom which has pre-.
vailed heretofore.
"You are hereby requested TO inyes-
tigatc the custom and the practice of
the secretary of states office from the
beginning of the organization ag the
state and prior to that time After
having done this, you will please ad-
wise me as to the law relative to hi
official duty and what he is required
10 do relative to this office Does
the law contemplate that the Cover
nors office shall act as collector of
fees and receive moneys? 80 official
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-13
TINS EVENING. the Fourth Ward


Mothers club will entertain
Il with "tacky' concert at the
Fourth ward building. Doors
will be opened at 1880 o'clock. q
Also announced for this evening. is
the knights OF Pythias dance, which
will begin at nine O'Clock .
Tomorrow noon Mrs. G.. l.. Anderson
will entertain with q luncheon at Dor
nick His Country Club, honoring Miss
Ethel Smith of St Louis, Mo .
Events scheduled for tomorrow after
noon include the meeting Of the Pleas.
ant Hour Club with Mrs j r. pulliam
1902 Broadway southwest a
meeting Of the Red Cross Society at
three o'clock at the rest room In the
court house. Saturday evening
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Sayrc, Mr. and
Mrs. f. r. Redmond and Nh and Mrs
w. =. Poland will be hosts and hos
tesses to the Buffet Supper club at
the home of Mr. and Mrs Sayrc. 323
f street, southwest
Mr. and Mrs John Dexter entertain.
ed with q dinner of charming appoint
ments last evening complimentary to
Miss Ethel Smith, of ST Louis. Mo,
who leaves for her home tomorrow
afternoon Additional guests were:
Mr. and Mrs Charts Rogers. Mr. and
Mrs Thorn, Mrs. n II Roger of Madiu
and Mr.. and Mrs Charles Won Wcisc
The table WAS softly lighted with pink
shaded candles and crystal vase
holding a bouquet of lovely pink ca"
nations formed the ccntcrpiocr. On
account Of the inclcmcut weather. th'
luncheon to have been given yesterday
at Bornick Hills Country club by Mrs
Dexter has been indefinitely postponed.
-
Mrs W. r. Roberts Miss Myrtle
Frensley and Mrs clint Dove returned
yesterday afternoon from Oklahoma
Guy. where they attended the meeting
Of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern
Star Miss Frcnslcy was elected assoc.
ciatC grand malron She is pending
several days here before returning to
her home In Duncan
FFt
Miss Jennie Chiycr left yesterday
afternoon for san Antonio. TcN. Wucr
she win spend several weeks with h.l
aunt, Mrs Charlie Maupu
The Young Ladies' Aid Society OF
the Presbyterian church viii hold d
market tomorrow at the city Ca.
office.
Mrs Roy Alexander was hostess 8.
the Matinee Bridge Club yesterday
afternoon al her home ON BiNby Ave
nue., southwest. having as honor rucs
Mrs McClain Rogers of Clinton, vh'
is the house guest of Mrs NJ l.. NcN
ander
Mr. and Mr. II \ Simpson have 20
their house guest Miss Maudc Hall @
Dallas. who arrived Yesterday tu spcu,
several weeks here 4 number of sl
cial affairs are being planned iu Doe"
honor, announcement of which Wii
be- made later
Mrs T. W Roadway ohrmiurly en-
tertaincd member. 90 the Thursda,
Fridge CLUB ana additional lrsts y,s
tcrday afternoon a, u,r huu. 900 Stan
ley Boulevard and used pltriuu
color scheme OF Ihr red. white uu
blue I'm all of hr. dur.utnrs luel
score tayors Voc Won Do. Nrs Hug
Lcdbottcr and Ni rluruD. Hoard
each receiving % bouquet u lovely rp,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-13

has 15OO0,OOO men of military age
whom it can equip and train and that
the entente has acquired an ally who
may prove the decisive factor in the
war
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-13
MILITARY CRITIC
OF NACHRICHTEN
SEES DANGER
lntimates Formidable Expedition May
Land on Coast Of Fatherand
With American Aid.

With American Aid.
Beue Switzerland, via Paris, April
l3. The military critic Of the Basel
Nachrichten believes that the en-.
trance into the war Of the powerful
American fleet will sooner or later
lead to a revival Of an aggressive sea
policy against Germany and will prob
ably culminate in a great battle which
will put the Dardanelles fighting in
the shade. The writer says that the
allied fleets will find behind the Ger.
man coast dcfenses IAN opponent who
knows what disastrous results the sue.
cess OF such an Anglo-American un.
dertaking will mean for his father.
land"
lie calculates that the United States
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-13
TO Secretary Of State.

at has been the unbroken custom
and practice since the organization OF
the state and, | am informed, prior to
its organization, during its territorial
days, for the secretary Of state to re.
cord and transmit such commissions,
together with the blanks for bonds and
oaths to parties so appointed as no.
tarics public
"The legislature adjourned on
March lG All acts Of the legislature
that were not approved by the COVER.
nor within fifteen days would fail to
become laws over 100 bills or acts
were left upon my desk During the
fifteen days ! unremittingly gave my
attention to examining these bills as
the law required me to do As soon
as it was humanity possible signed
the commissions and transmitted them
back to your Office, in accordance with
the custom that has prevailed during
my administration since statehood
| The way interpret the law. it is
your duty to transmit these commits
sions, with the bonds and oaths, to
the parties appointed
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-13

The mid.biennial council OF the Fed
GRAFTON o., Women's clubs is inssession
in New Orleans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-08
Published in the Topeka State Journal.
March s, 1911
SENATE BILL NO. ESQ.

SENATE BILL NO. ESQ.
AN ACT making appropriations for the
equipment of the Plumb Memorial Build
ing at Emporia.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the
State of Kansas:
Section l. There is hereby appropriated
out of any money in the state treasury for
the purpose of equipping the Plumb Me-
mortal Building at Emporia, for the fol-
lowing items and purposes, to-wit:
Toilet equipment, including stalls. $ 3, 90
For the material and installation
of telephones, switch boards,
and special wiring for moving
picture machine and stereopti-
cons, and for electrical equip
ment in connection herewith. 1,s00.o0
For ventilating fans for auditor
ium Observation-Disclosures. 10000
For 1000 opera chairs. not TO ex-
coed the price of $500 each. -. 6,Ooo.o
scenery. Administrators. 100000
coed $500 each. ..;.-............ 762. 90
to exceed $3.50 each. .......... 1880
For 1900 classroom chairs, not
to exceed $500 each. ............ 1900. 90
For lighting equipment, including
lamps .-..................... 100000
Total $50, s27 90
thorized and directed to draw his warrants
upon the treasurer of state for the amounts
and for the purposes herein enuuera ted,
upon verified vouchers duly irpnized and
approved by the State Board of Admins
Sec B. This act snail take effecr and be
IN force from and after its publication in
the official state paper
L hereby certify that the above Bill origi-
mated in the Senate and passed that body
February %: 1917.
W. Y. MORGAN
President of the Senate.
E. D. GEORGE
Secretary of the Senate
Passed the House March s. 1917.
A. NJ KEENE,
Speaker of the House.
CLARENCE w MILLER.
Chief Clerk of the House
Approved March g. 1917
ARTHUR CAPPER. Governor.
State of Kansas,
office of Secretary of State.
1. ]. I. BOTKIN. Secretary of State of
the State of Kansas. do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is a correct copy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-08
PICTURE FRAMING


FRAMING. regilding mat making, mounts
ing done by J. d. Sullivan. l22-124 w. eth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-08

of the original enrolled bill now on file in
my office.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 1 have here
unto subscribed my name
[Sea1l and affixed my official seal
this It'll day of March, 1917.
J. T. BOTKIN, Secretary of State.
By L. A. CORNELL,
Asst Secretary of State.
Published in The Topeka State Journal,
March 8, 1911
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09

An election of officers was held with the following results: Mrs. H. B. Hewell, president; Mrs. Robert Ritchie, vice presi- dent; Mrs. Zack Cheatam, secretary and treasurer. At the close of the business session social hour was enjoyed and an ice course was served.
 Mrs. c. c. Nichols entertained Tuesday afternoon at a childrens party compli- mentary to her little granddaughter, Kathedine Franks, on her birthday Ap- propriate games were enjoyed by the chil- dren, after which they were invited into the dining room, where the table was centered with big white cake and it's pink candies and an ice course was served.
 MT. and Mrs. Dent F. Green and Miss Alice and Miss Mildred Green of Atlanta are the guests of frtends in Woodawn.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Gfiffiths of Loxley are the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. T. Rhodes
 Miss Margaret Wayne Morris of Flor ence is visiting Mrs. H. B. McLaurine.
 Mrs. D. H. Smith and children, Ed ward and James, will return today from Charlotte N. c.
 Miss Margaret Lykes is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Reuben Moore, in Michigan.
 Miss Alline McFarlin and Miss Gladys Thornton were hostesses Wednesday aft ernoon at kitchen shower at the Piquik club complimenting Miss Louise Nall, a bride-elect. Yellow and white were the colors chosen for the afternoon and they were carried out in the decorations and ices. Many useful and attractive gifts were presented About 50 guests called
 Mrs. J. w. Ashe was hostess Monday afternoon to the members of the Woman 2 Missionary society of the Fifty seventh Street Christian church. A business meet ing, followed by a social hour, was held. Interesting talks were made by Mrs. L. M. Omer, Mrs. J. H. Beach, Mrs. J. B. Carson, Mrs. Nettie Fulghum and Mrs Schykert. An interesting musical pro gram1ne was enjoyed and ices were served.
 MT. and Mrs. J. E. Carson entertained Tuesday evening complimenting Miss Vir- ginia Omer, who left yesterday to at tend Pennsylvania college at Lexington The evening was spent in playing games and a musical programme was enjoyed. | Punch was served during the evening. A number of lovely gifts were given Miss Omer, which were presented by Miss Emily Mccoy. An ice course was served. | MT. and Mrs. J. Y. Carter and chill dren, Thomas Jennings and Helen Tins dale, of Franklin, Tenn, are visiting MT. and Mrs. H. B. McLaurine.
 | Miss Louise Mccoy has returned from visit to relatives in Tampa, Fla. | Miss Lucile Mahan of Overbrool<, Pa, is visiting Mrs. T. F. Vest and Mrs. H. E.. Whitaker.
 1 Mrs E. M. Williams and Mrs. J. Y. Dixon have returned from Mentone. l Mrs. E. F. Watson of Atlanta is visit | ing the family of Mrs. w. Y. Nall to l be present at the marriage of her grand daughter, Miss Louise Nall.