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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
ExEMPTING SOLDIERS FROM TAXES.

COME Of the boys who enlist in the military service Of the
United States are property owners While they are
absent, taxes will become due on the property We ought
to exempt this property from taxation, vet our legislature
didn't think OF the matter in time. The legislators were too
busy thinking Of their own political ambitions.
II Oklahoma should come to her senses and establish
a small legislative body that would hc in continuous scs-
sion, we would he in position to remedy every evil which
developed II we had such a legislative body in session to-
day, every member would be keen to pass laws that would
exempt soldiers from taxation.
II there be any wise man IN Oklahoma who knows how
soldiers can be exempted from taxation let him speak
Those who stay at home owe something to hose who go to
the front The ones who stay a, home do not give much
to the cause, as compared with the health and lir and limb
that will be given by those IN the armed forces.
When VIC arc asked to subscribe money, either for in
veSttncnt or donation. there is response from a minority.
The majority holds back. Perhaps We may devise a method
to bring the majority into line In the meantime the MINOR
NY can keep ever at work in the hope that those at home
can be made TO see that soldier, give everything. while
those at home merely give a strngy portion.
II We have any occasion to bring our legislature into
session, the first business which that body should consider
will bc to exempt soldiers from taxation. Oklahoma wishes
TO take action that will bring us out OF Our inconsistent
position IN which we send men out to give mp their lives
and at the same time let the tax collector take toll from
the home that the soldiers left behind
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
THE SHIPPING BOARD ROW.

DERSONAL differences among officials arc not to inter
fere with the building OF a great American fleet, and,
In the interest of harmony, General Gocthals and Chairman
Denman are no longer members Of the shipping board.
The work Of constructing the fleet will so right on
other capable men are already at work, The Cocktails
Denman controversy is at an end and future work will he
smooth.
To lose the services Of General GoethalS at this time
Is something Of a misfortune, but well have a fleet that
will be a power on the seas. No man can stand in the way
Of the creation Of a fleet that is to aid in bringing the war
to an end.
The public knows a good deal about General Gochals
on account OF his conspicuous success in connection with
building the Panama canal He was lauded by all who
admired his great constructive ability, And there is a
feeling Of regret that conditions are uniayorable for utl
isng his skill in the construction department OF the navy
In the case OF Mr.. Denman, the public is not so familiar
with his fitness for a position as chairman Of the shipping
board. Yet the fact that he was chosen for that responsible
position is evidence that he must he qualified for big az
fairs. No mar could fool the administration and land in
. high place unless his record had been of the kind to
indicate that he was master Of an industry.
The case now is closed; the shipping board moves in
accord with the desires Of the administration and progress
will be made in putting a great fleet on the high seas.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

Prior to 1914 the world recognized such a thing as civ
'lized warfare. Rut since the kaiser got into the game
there is no such thing as civilized warfare. with poisoned
courtplaSet being sold in this country, presumably by
Russians and with poison used in trench warfare. But
llc that lyeth by the sword shall perish by the sword"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

a big difference in his enthusiasm ,o7
exercise.
A girl may be crazy over a man he
tore she marrieS him. But she is seldom
that way ovcr him when she has to do
his cooking for him.
What has become Of the old fash.
tened man who imagined that every
woman wore a "Shimmy?"
And where is the old tad who used
to tell his wife to put the teapot on ,he
stove as soon as he got home.
The manner in which some Of tic
girls undrapc their chests these dav,
makes a man think that they are Try.
ing to give m imitation OF Audrey
MunSon IN the prologue Of Purity"
\ whole lot of perfectly useless icrrs
have become discouraged and died sirc,
the women folks began to devote their
time tO war gardens
Any mother who has raised a family
oi healthy boys can tell you mat II T.,
a mystery how a boy manages to aver,
starvation on three meals a day
The average man would kick i'm more
."'ll loI tnc J'tnlVhtcd heat1cn only ne
has a sneaklng suspicion that his money
never reaches the Heather
The reason We enjoy eating with some
men when there is celery on the table
Is because they can't swallow all the
celery they chew up and use the table As
a trough for the pulp
No matter how lazy and shiftless a
man may he, he is always willing to get
up carly and get out OF tho house ON
wash day.
Even If other people fail you YOU can
always get a crosse eyed man who wears
wh,skcrS TO testify to the merits OF a
new patent medicine or a new religion.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
LUKEM:LUKE
Ills COLUMN
Copyright 1877
Summer.

Oh Summer days Of lazy hare
wed like 10 lOHf around ana gnze,
And rest, and yawn, aud maybe sting
tf trees and bees and eyerythiupi
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Our Toe Miller Contest

\ Bart Horton claims that the old.
est Joke is the one about the girl wh)
was filling ont an examination paper.
One of the questions was What is the
office OF the gastric juice" And the
girl replied "Ihc stomach"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
The Wise Fool.

The world owes every man a liy-
ing observed the Sage.
Then he should attack it with A
spade and a hoe and collect it," com
mcntcd the Fool.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Gentlemen Farmers

Father, what do they mean by gen
tlcmcn farmers"
Gentleman farmers, my son, arc
farmers who seldom raise anything cx-
Ccpt their hats. Tit. Bits.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Years Ago Today
One Year Ago Today in the War.

July ., l9lo-CriSiS in the British
cabinet over the provisional scheme for
home rule in Ireland Execution of Sir
Roger Easement, convicted OF high
treason, set for August 3; Russians
took Er7ingan, completing the control
Of Armenia.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Turned

a wise old maid ls Mary Nice.
This | cnn prove 10 YOU
Sho SAYS TINT she's turned q,
when sho In -
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
What the Hex Is a Polyfactory2

Just about the time a fellow gets to
thinking that he knows everything, he
runs against a Snag, The Commercial
Tub OF Richmond, Ind, has raised
S'OlOD for the purpose OF building 4
"polytactory"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Oh!

Some men are wcaklings and start.to
run when they get into a fight But
what We started to say was that Elmer
Punches lives at Linden, Mich.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
TuffI


Poor Bl2z In sure n hcupeckcd mutt,
lie bows to Mrs HIzz,
shes KNITTING rocks Tor soldiers. but
She's darnrd II shc'l darn his.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Ten Years Ago.

-
Miss Lctha Pen,ccost, who has been
visiting here, returned today to her
home in Guthrie.
DR.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Derrick have
recently purchased a four cylinder
Ford and will depart in the morning
for a run to Caldwell, Mo.
Webster Wilbur Of Carmen. Okla,
state champion in Tennis singles. anil
r A. Nose and r. f. Conger of this
city have gone to Wichita to p%artici-
pate in the state tennis meet.
Dr. and Mrs Ferguson, Mr.. and Mrs.
John DuMars, MIR. and Mrs A. P.
Crockett. Miss LaRue Coo,er, Mr.
James Rutherford and DR.. Watson OF
Cameron. Texas. composed a merry
party who picnicked at Wheeler park
last evening Alter a delicious supper
a few hours were spent boating on the
river,
\ tremendous sale at the Partisan
tomorrow-handsomc summer waists
from S. cents to sos, instead of from
SIPS to 50.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

Most men wear hippadS whe. they
are playing ball so they can slide TO
second without losing a yard OF hide.
All OF which is preliminary to the state
mcnt that John HipSkin is a contractor
at Richmond, Ind.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

It a man is Just determined TO wear >uspcnaer,. it is
to be hoped that he will observe in the clothing adycr
tiscmcntS thai, coats arc for sale at reduced prices. so
that he may acquire one.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

II is reported that an instructor in one Of the state
schools was asked to resign for having predicted tina, the
war would end in ninety days He should obtain a job as
. writer OF war news; then he could make all the predic.
tons he wished without ~hararding his pay check.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Oh. 10y

states may go wet,
states may go dry.
But drug stores viii
Sell rock and ryc.-Rall Crank.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Alta Bow

Some men arg too slow to travel
faster than a walk But what we started
to say was tina, II you go up to vii
mlngton, Ohio, Frank l.. Gallup
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Sutel

"Do YOU think II is lucky to carry 4
rabbits ioot!" asked the Old Fogy.
Sure" replied the Crouch, III you
are a rabbit"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

tColdwater (Ohlo) Chronicle)
Luke, did YOU know that Clcmming
Bienz and Jennie May Ticket Of Rock
ford, Ohio were married last week?
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Hn. Hnml

OF course, we know tina, he isn't a
masher. But Il a Corn Fed girl smiled
at Chase Wonn, of Logan, Ohio, we
wonder It he would chase one.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

A lady on the east side of town applied to a local store
for potato seed So it appears that We still need a gar
den supervisor.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

II a man persists in wearing a vest unbuttoncd, why
not tear of the buttons and give them TO a fellow who
will use them?
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

One Hundred Years AGO Toda,

iFuTUTcU ItdTS HRU IUuaY.
lSl/-John Iuhi, an Indian. hanged
at Utica, N. Y, for the murder of his
brother.
Seventy-five Years Ago Today.
lS42-Baron Dominique lean Larrcy,
VINO served as surgeon-in chief of Ma
poIeonS armies, died at Lyons, France.
Born in 100.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
lSb7-Rcy. John Freeman Young
was conSccratcd second Episcopal bish-
op OF Florida.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
lS92-Flrc at Bay City. Mich. de
Stroved property to the amount Of ST.
0O0 OOO.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

If the next Liberty loan is &OOOOOON the 1917 corn
crop of the United States will provide the funds to over
subscribe it and have some millions Of dollars lief, for a
fleet OF airships and battleships.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

Some bank officials have bigger heads
than others. But h. AIlnut IS cashic,
OF the City National bank OF Evans.
willie, Ind.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Paw Knows Everything

Willie Paw, what is clam chowdcr ?
Paw That is a mixture that con
tainS almost everything but clans, my
son
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

Today is Dollar Day; but VIC don't see any wheat ad-
vertised, although there was a day when the farmers
hoped they would get that price,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

All ready now to oversubscribe the tobacco fund for
soidiers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Wnfu

II have nine lives, the old cat cried,
You others are not In n"
Huh, | beat that the frog replied,
For | craHk every minute"
Luke MCLuke
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Names Is Names
Our Daily Special

Mr. iona Bugg lives at Arlee, West
Virginia
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

Whether a hoy IS gripping the handle
a hoe or the handle OF a bat makes
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

And then the COW spoke up and said,
Just look how soft Tve struck n.
For though m surely not Yet dead.
! often Kick the bucket
Newark Advocate
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Fifteen Years Ago.

ilNtth itaIS nRo'
TO Tacoma, Wash, round trip, $50.
A dispatch from Seoul, Korea, an
nounceS the conclusion OF an important
treaty between England and Japan.
guaranteeing Korea independence and
safety, in return for which Korea is to
borrow money only Of them or the
United States.
Estimates on this years bumper corn
crop based on government figures place
the amount at 2~.SS90O0,000 bushels, on.
billion more bushels than last year.
This mornings north bound Santa
tc passenger train was exceedingly
long and well loaded. There were ten
cars.
Mrs r. X. Fuller yesterday chaper-
oncd these young ladies to Fort Reno
TO study the lie Of the Indians Misses
Ida Mullen, Wayne Piphcr OF this city,
Mary Cadie. Pearl Fuller, Frances Nc.
Carly and Mrs. Clarence Endsley Of
Charleston, III
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
A Warm Member.
Omchl

Fred Heater lives at huntsville, "
Va.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
Birthday Party.

RI. Hon Arthur !. Baliour, former
premier, who recently visited the United
states as mead Of the British wal mis-
sion, born in Scotland, sixty-nine years
ago today.
David BelaSco, famous as a dramatist
and theatrical manager, born in san
Francisco, fifty eight years ago today.
Nat c Goodwin, long a prominent
actor OF the American stage, born in
Boston, sixty years ago today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25
.OLDST0RIBS-
In EWTYpE
Twenty Years Ago.
Prom IRE TINES FILES

Elmer HouRhton's parrot on North
Broadway has learned a new phrase
When the day IS extremely hot, it will
exclaim "Lordy, amt it hot?"
On August 4 RI Reno is to be treated
TO a balloon ascension.
{. A Peyton returned today from A
short visit at Charleston, III. He was
accompanied by his charming daughter,
Marie, who has been spending the sum
mcr at that place.
Andy Binns went to Red Oak ycStcr-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

Let empty cans and Jars wait for
fruit Don't try to make fruit wait
long for containers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-25

Andy Binns went to Red Oak ycstcr-
day.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-06
Mrs. Adelaide Van Gorder.

The funeral of Mrs. Adelaide Van Gorder will be held from her late home at 40 Kelsey street tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, Rev. M. S.. Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
 Mrs. Van Gorder died suddenly Sat- urday evening at her home, being fatally stricken with heart trouble as she was conversing with her daugh- ter, Eulah, at the same time holding her little grandson Kin her lap. She has been sufferer from heart trouble for the past eight years. She was the widow of the late Morgan Van Gorder who died at his home in Dannemore N. Y., two years ago last April. Last June Mrs. Van Gorder moved to this city and purchased a house on Kelsey street. She was a member of the Emmanuel Gospel church.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-06
CITY ITEMS

Martha Chapter, No. 21, O. E. s., will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening of this week.
 The city guards will meet in uniform but without arms tonight at 8 o'clock at the city hall.
 A meeting will be held in Judd's hall tomorrow evening of St. Elmo lodge, K. of F., to discuss plans rela- tive to the reception to be extended to the grand officers.
 Big reduction ready-to- wear hats M. Seibert.-advt
 Property ct 221 Fairview street has been sold by I. Birnbaum to Paolo Binci.
 Lowell Pickop of sLincoln street, has returned from an extensive busi- ness trip through the south for the Stanley Works.
 Worthy Temple, Pythian Sisters will hold meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock and supper will be served from to o'clock in the evening for the members and their friends.
 E. U.- Carlson has taken out a per- init to erect 8 one-family frame dwell- ing, 28x28 feet, for Justin Wallin on Rentscheler street at cost of $4,000.
 H. E. Leppert has been granted a permit to build garage, 1Sx20 feet. at S5 Black Rock avenue. costing $2oO.
 A new service flag has been at tached to the flagstaff at the Union Manufacturing company. There are twenty-four stars in this flag, signf- flying that twenty four employees of this concern are now in the army or navy service.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-06
WATER SHRINKAGE
 BAD FOR ITALY
Water in. the Tagliamento River Lowered Causes Apprehension
 Among the Allies Concerned

London, Nov. 6.-The eventuality of an Austro-German crossing of the Tagliamento had been foreseen clearly since the Italian retreat began, &C., cording to a despatch dated late Mon day from the correspondent of the Daily Mail at Italian headquarters in northern Italy. He emphasized the seriousness for Italy in the sudden shrinking of the waters of the Tag liamento. He writes:
 Where so much has gone against Italy it would seem that even the Tagliamento has played her false. The enemy, however, has not yet been able to push further than the bridge head of Pinzano, and it will be ma terially difficult for him to bring up his invading strength for some time. The fighting around the river has not been on great scale. If the Aus trians have crossed it, it has been largely because they had to do with troops desperately fatigued.
 The situation is changing some what. The Italians have been re- V1ctualled and have had some rest. There are many signs that their power of resistance is rising The morale of the men has improved and the arrival Of some Allied comrades probably is all that is needed to turn the soldiers again into a stubbornly resisting force"
 Reiteratihg that the eventuality of an enemy crossing of the Tagliamento mad been forseen, the correspondent adds that the holding of the river has not been an essential part of the Italian commanders plans.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-06
ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS.


 Italian Headquarters in Northern Italy, Monday Nov. 5.-The crossina of the Tagliamento at Pinzano by " considerable force of the enemy should not be a surprise as this had been foreseen from the heavy pres- sure the Austro- German forces cons. centrated on the Italian left wing, The river Tagliamento is only one of ~ series of defenses. It's main purpoGe was to retard the enemy advance and to gain time for the Italians to re- habilitate and re-concentrate.
 The Tagliamento has served that useful purpose and the enemy now ts faced by another main line of de- fense. What line the Italians have. chosen for their final stand cannot be indicated.
 Two theories prevail concerning the outcome of the present operations One is that the Italian army will con- centrate along chosen line with the French and British endorsements. and the other; Austro- Germans wil ! not pass on much further because of, the coming of winter. Con- Cadorna is using strong n1easa. ures to restore the efficiency of hfN troops and will repress sternly tle few who falter. An order posted tes { day warns all those belonging to tf ( mobilized forces that if they fall tu. report within five days they will be treated as deserters~ in the face Of. the enemy Indications are that the, strong measures adopted are having the effect of restoring normal condi- tions rapidly.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-06
You Cannot Expect To Have a Clear
 Complexion
By Constantly Massaging It With So-caIIed Skin Foods or Creams,
 Often Rancid or Germy.
Substitute Cuticura
 For One Week

And make Cuticura Soap and Oint- ment your everyday toilet preparations. They cannot possibly injure the pores. Contrast the purity, fragrance, comfort and convenience of these super-creamy emollients with 'beauty fads" so com mon, tiresome and expensive. A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot water on rising and retiring thoroughly cleanses and stimulates sluggish pores, giving the complexion fresh healthy glow. If signs of pimples, redness or rough ness be present smear them with the Ointment and let it remain five minutes before bathing. Nothing purer, sweeter or more effective for your skin and hair than Cuticura no matter how much you pay for it. .s.
 For Free Samples by Return Mail address post card: 'tCuticura, Dept. P Boston" Sold everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-06
MOMENTOUS WEEK
 SAYS ERZBERGER
Says New Chancellor Delayed Accept ance Until He Conferred With Party Leaders.

Berlin, Nov. 6.-"This has been the most momentous week since the founding of the empire," said Herr Erzberger, in recital of the incidents leading to the solution of the recent political crisis. Its achievements rep resent permanent, political gain for the German people. In view of the July and October happenings the majority leaders were convinced of the hopelessness Of permitting the old system to prevail. Through the chief of the<civil cabinet they imparted theirfconVictions to the crown, urging the imperative need of co-ordinat- ed, cohesive governmental policy in foreign and domes.4c issues and har- monious governmental collaboration with the Reichstag, during the war, at least"
 Herr Erzberger then told how Count von Hertling reserved his decision to accept the chancellorship until he had conferred with the party leaders. On the advice of the latter the emperor's plan for separating the chancellor ship and the presidency of the Prus- sian ministry, he said, had been dropped. Foreign Minister von Kuehl- mann also had participated in the conferences, Herr Erzberger declared, urging the need of instituting a par liamentary procedure because it was the only solution of the crisis and because of the unfavorable impress sion that would be made abroad if the current movement failed to suc- ceed.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-06
FOUR ARE DEAD, '
 ANOTHER DYING
(Continued from First Page)

from his misery. The other injured also screamed, and didn't stop until they were given opiates at the hos pital.
 Sullivan could give no idea of how the accident happened, he saying to the nurses at the hospital, Don't ask me how it happened. You know as much about it as I do. All I know is that I was going along the road when suddenly we were all in acci- dent, and all on fire. It was awful"
 The remains of the four persons were taken to New Haven this after noon by the F. s. Walker Undertaking Company.
 The automobile is complete wreck, there being nothing left to 1t put mass of twisted wreckage.