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The Tomahawk., 1917-06-14
sUPERSTlTIONS ARE MANY
Seafaring Men, Especially, Have Many
Signs Which Are Believed to 'nd''
cate Good or Bad Luck.

Old actors believe the witches song
in macbeth" to possess the power or
casting evil spells, and the majority Of
them strongly dislike to play in the
niece. zssS
Some Of the creatures met with at
sea are considered unlucky. If shark
is seen following a ship for days it is
thought that someone on board IS
doomed to die shortly. The birds
known as Mother Cary's chickens,
when they perch upon the rigging Of a
vessel, are believed to be the messen-
gers Of storm. Dolphins or porpoises
seen in q calm are unfavorable omens.
The naming Of warship after sting
ing or venomous things is considered
unlucky.
In Newfoundland the superstitious
say that if ship has starboard list
it is sign of a quick passage; port
list, it is sign Of long passage.
The throwing overheard during
calm Of old clothes too bad to wear,
which have been saved for the pur-
pose, is supposed to bring a wind.
If the nails Of the hand be cut with
a knife or scissors it will bring head
wind.
A vessel which sticks upon the way
while being launched is certain to be
unlucky, in the lore of the sea.
A vessel painted blue is supposed to
be a hoodoo and to bring bad weather.
Misfortune to vessel is sure to be
followed nv i'll luck to all vessels bear
ing the same name.
The Tomahawk., 1917-06-14

is impossible to separate thought from
matter that thinks. assert, with Ba-
con, that all human understanding
arises from tie world of sensations.
I assert, with Locke, that all human
ideas are due to the functions Of the
senses. I assert, with Kant, the me-
chanical origin of the universe, and
that creation Is a natural and histori-
cal process. assert, with Laplace,
that there is no need Of the hypothesis
Of creator. And, finally, assert, be-
cause of all the foregoing, that form
is ephemeral. Form passes. There
fore we pass"
I repeat, it was unanswerable. Yet
did he answer with Paley's notorious
fallacy of the watch. Also, he talked
about radium, and all but asserted that
the very existence of matter had been
exploded by these later-day laboratory
researches. It was childish. had
not dreamed he could be so immature.
How could one argue with such a
man? I then asserted the reasonable
ness Of oil that is. To this he agreed,
reserving, however, one exception. BE
looked at me, as he said it, in a way
I could not mistake. The Inference
was obvious. That he should be guilty
Of so cheap quip in the midst Of a
serious discussion, astounded me.
The eternity Of forms. It was ri
diculous. Yet is there strange magic
in the words. If it be true, then has he
not ceased to exist? Then does he ex-
list? This is impossible.
I have ceased exercising. AS long
as remain in the room the hallucina-
ton does not bother me. But when
I return to the room after an absence
he is always there, sitting at the desk,
writing. Yet I dare not confide in q
physician. I must fight this out by
myself.
He grows more importunate. Today,
consulting book on the shelf,
turned and found him again in the
chair. This is the first time he has
dared to do this in my presence. New
The Tomahawk., 1917-06-14
s7een. and to know that he Is sitting
there in the cold darkness.

# isno use. I shall never be able to
sleep in q bed again. have tried it
now. numerous times, and every
such night is horror. If could but
only persuade him to go to bed! But
no. He sits there and sits there
know he does-while stare and stare
nm into the blackness and think and
think. continually think, Of him to
know that he is sitting here.
The servants think am crazy. That
is but to be expected and it Is why
have never called physician.
am resolved. Henceforth this hal
lucination ceases. From now on snail
remain in the chair. shall never leave
II T shall remain in it night and day
and always.
have succeeded. For two weeks
have not seen him. Nor shall 1 ever
see him again. I have at last attained
the equanimity of mind necessary for
philosophic thought. wrote COM
plete chapter today.
It is very wearisome sitting in
chair. The weeks pass, the months
come and go, the seasons change, the
servants replace each other, while re-
main. I only remain. It is strange
life lead, but at least I am at peace.
He comes no more. There is no eter-
| nity Of forms. I have proved it. For
| nearly two years now have remained
in this chair, and have not seen him
| once. But it is clear that what I
thought 7 saw was merely hailuclna-
ton. he never was. Yet I DO not
leave the chair. I am afraid to leave
| the chair.
The Tomahawk., 1917-06-14

through the nonresident substance OF
the thing and struck the back Of the
chair. Fabric Of fancy, that is all 1t
was. The mark is there on the chair
now where the poker struck. pause
from my writing and turn and look at
it-press the tips of my fingers into
the indentation.
He did continue the argument. l
stole up today and looked over his
shoulder. he was writing the history
Of our discussion. It was the same old
nonsense about the eternity Of forms.
But as I continued to read, he wrote
down the practical test I had made
with the poker. Now this is unfair
and untrue. I made no test. In fall
ing he struck his head ON the poker.
Some day somebody will find and
read what he writes. This will be ter
rible. am suspicious Of the servant,
who is always peeping and peering,
trying to see what write. must do
something Every servant I have had
is curious about what write.
Fabric Of fancy. That is all it is.
There is no Jim who sits in the chair.
I know that. Last night, when the
house was asleep, I went down into
the cellar and looked carefully at the
soil around the chimney. It was I'M
tempered with. The dead do not rise
up.
Yesterday morning, when I entered
the study, there he was in the chair.
When had dispelled him, sat in the
chair myself all day. had my meals
brought to me. And thus I escaped
the sight of him for many hours. for
he appears only in the chair. 1 was
weary, but I sat late, until II O'Clock.
Yet, when / stood up to go to bed, l
looked around, and there he was. He
had slipped into the chair OH the in
slant. Being only fabric of fancy,
all day he had resided in my brain.
The Tomahawk., 1917-06-14
''As a conscious entityT I demand

ed.
eyes, as conscious entity" was his
reply. II should go on, from plane to
plane Of higher existence, remembering
my earth life, you, this very argument
--ay, and continuing the argument
with you"
1t was the only argument. (Forci-
blel Ia, ha !-comment of Rudolph
Heckler on margin). I swear it was
only argument. I never lifted a hand.
How could I? he was my brother, my
elder brother, Jim.
I cannot remember. I was very ex-
asperated. BE had always been so OBJ
stinate in this metaphysical belief of
his. The next I knew he was lying
on the hearth. Blood was running. It
was terrible. He did not speak. He
did not move. He must have fallen
in a fit and struck his head. I no.
ticed there was blood on the poker.
In falling he must have struck upon it
with his head. And yet fail to see
how this can be, for I held 1t in my
hand all the time. was still holding
it in my hand as looked at it.
It is hallucination. That is con-
clusion of common sense. have
watched the growth Of it. At first it
was only in the dimmest light that I
could see him sitting in the chair. But
as the time passed and the hallucina-
ton, by repetition, strengthened, he
was able to appear in the chair under
the strongest lights. That is the ex-
PLANTATION. It is quite satisfactory.
shall never forget the first time I
saw it. I had dined alone downstairs.
I never drink wine, so that what hap
pened was eminently normal. It was
in the summer twilight that returned
to the study. I glanced at the desk.
There he was, sitting. So natural was
it, that before knew cried out,
"Jim!" Then I remembered all that
had happened. OF course, it was hal
lucination. I knew that. took the
poker and went over to it. He did not
move or vanish. The poker cleaved
The Tomahawk., 1917-06-14
A Useful Service

Weather news is now received regu-
larry by wireless at 27O amateur radio
stations located in nine of the north
the wireless operator is enabled to
give his neighborhood the weather
forecast as soon as It is issued.
The Tomahawk., 1917-06-14

wish he would come back. Why
did he GOT Who can ever explain it?
am lonely now, and depressed with
grave forebodings- Enlightened by ter
Irors that are of the mind and that put
at naught all that my mind has ever
The Tomahawk., 1917-06-14

It is uncomfortable to sleep in a
chair. But it is more uncomfortable to
lie in bed, hour after hour, and not
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
FEED CROPS BY THE ROADSIDE.

FARMERS in some OF the northern counties Of Oklahoma
planting feed crops along the roads and adjoining
their They responding TO the appeal OF the
president They realize that the food situation is acute
They know that armies Of tho old world have feed
for horses and that ii horses stave the armies lose So
they orowdnV their and the former waste
space along public highways, increasing the yield ior
domestic use, thus releasing other feed crops ior use on
battle fronts
When the president urged farmers to plant more feed
crops the people of this country did instantly comprc
hend the wisdom expressed in the plea The people had
Thought Of machine guns dashng soldiers bombs and all
such things They overlooked the fact that horses in an
army mus, he fed That's why the appeal came for more
feedStuiis.
II the farmers all Oklahoma will initiate the
methods instituted hy the land owners Of Kay and Garfield
and Grant counties and plant every idle strip along their
farms in the public highways they will the yields of
feeds to be enormously increased The result will he OF
distinct aid the allies in the More feeds will hcp
10 bring the war to an end
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
BOOSTING FOOD PRICES.

GONE families arc stricken with panic and are buying
~ great quantities Of food Each time that abnormal
purchase is made grocery stores the higher
prices. The toll falls on the poor mar
There should be no boarding Taking large Quantiuc,
OF food out ri the markc, IS dangerous Ono local man
bought 1000 pounds OF flour. lie may think he is following
plan OF conservation But he's doing nothing OF tho kind
lie may he saving few pennies but II the food situation
becomes acute and II hungry people start mild riot the
iirst place Of assault will he the pantry Of the who
bought the 1000 pounds OF flour.
This is no time to m the pantry with staple foods But
is time to proceed in such way that the man OF lin
tied purse may have chance to get enough mod
crate prices
Stop tho boarding Let the endeavor he to produce
food no, to stock the pantry Let there be liberal spirit
lie, seShneS he hanShed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

NDENBURG proving sponge for punishment the front France
first three Sundays April by General iaig not continued '
week As the French front the reports from Paris have amounted to 2cCnc
been days since the French attempted an advance The Associated Press and
Gu'er men w inc h'n agree na cIe was a,i not m G % no
advance yesterday but save on three mile front IN the Imey {" opW no
claimed The British and German conflict regarding the
position II the British
establish themselves beyond oppy they will be with the defenders Of h
within mile the Wotan line The dispatches hayc not made
Vmy to Oppy when the atacr, arc so much nearer their objective
south probable the British command deems bring heir
proper developing
It's It's Sa stage %G,n VT" m not be np%'d % % the M MIam ] h ps,ST co@ or
which he inferred iag main effort suddenly transferred north OF
Lens or south OF Cambria
reports coming adcan of King Con-
coupled with the word OF activities the Macedonian front incline
the Ts~ mat the % aa @ 'mga0 ne & @ De s bc to & G h, b GENERA % Sf' m
months The efforts o the ugar shake the allies loose irn their local
follow u the initial success Sarrais activity would seem to dscredi the
withdrawal Saon has been decided upon Consanns
oua rid Of tho last measure OF the allied demands
been transferred to the Pooponu which is the southern extremity Of Italy
mainland by hmus Conf the three mile
neck OF land the allies have built their barrier which attack
them by the Greeks, so long the isthms is held
There has been speculation and less knowledge
The popular explanation papers
port entirely adcquat. provide dockas great
the 1t is said the British and French have been working like
spng dwndng attacks
the s 1pGs " WScc S p % en- o Leaders, ] es Top op tax a" % ss % %
,eater the submarine ued deba,abc
peninsula would help allies
Bulgaria he hga,ned with by the entente as long aa remains
There IS always The hope Of cutting the Berlin Co"'aHnpe railroads
peninsula would be dcartcnins
would wonderful line for nd
that would the Mediterranean and would be
bic blow to the prestige o the entente
Ncn the military judgment Of the council that the million
contained the Sonk front could be used better advantage the he
20 OF the tail OF the Balkan wild oat-W NJ H.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

several times a day to he a gentleman,
Even II the basement OF his pants is
shiny. the man who IN word and deed
and though, gives other women the rev
erence he gives his Mother is a gentle
man.
The world is growing better Fortune
tellcrs are finding it harder and hard
or to make a living
Another reason why we have 90 many
divorces is because when girl can,
get her Ideal to propose, she accepts
any old thing that comes along
Any defeated candidate can tell YOU
tha, his district is composed OF hope
less idiots who have evaded the asy,
lumS
II is different II she hasn't any. Bu,
II a girl has irecklcs It isn't hard Ia
convince her that they are Beauty
spots.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

bors. II the baby is raised on the bottle
half the women will critlciSc and IT IT
isn't raised ON the bottle the other halt
will CritlciSe.
Even when a woman knows she can't
go, she gets a heap OF satisfaction out
OF getting an invitation.
What has become OF the old fash
oned hoy who used to run away with a
circus,
4 woman ha, her troubles II she
hasn't any children to acquire the Group
or the measles, the canary gets the pip
or the poodle gets disiemper, or the
ferns ge, plant lice
\ man thinks he has to use a club
when he tries to boss his wife But a
woman never uses anything but her
tongue when she bosses her husband
You do not have to change clothes
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
THE MILITARY ACE LIMIT.

THE senate iayorS maximum military age limit Of u
the house would include all men under 40 years ot age
in the seectiye draft Possibly the senate too mild the
action Of the house was fair.
While it is probable that sufficient army might be
raised from among under the OF 27 after dcduc'
tons and reflections made there might be startling
shortage So why not compromise and extend tho ag;
limit to include men OF the age Of j5'
Both houses OF congress likely to face situation
whereby compromise will be necessary in establishing the
age limit c members OF the senate and the house will
each other at half way poir II should he easy to
agree on the detail OF age Tor cnlistmcns
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
DO WE WANT THE STATE FAIR?

PONDS in the amount OF 10000 il voted by the people
OF Oklahoma City, will the State Fair as per
mancn institution in Oklahoma City II the bonds re-
jcctcd at the polls next Tuesday there will he no State
Fair here, unless phlanthropi,t donates few hun
drcd thousand dollars to build grand stand and expo
Son hall
Perhaps some magic will place exposition hall at the
TAR grounds night Insane persons might hold to that
idea. But those who OF sound mind aware that
State Fair cannot be held in Oklahoma City this autumn
or any other season unless the people of Oklahoma City de
ermnc that the State Fair shall be continued And mere
declarations will not accomplish anything Votes need
cd to the State Fair
The people of Oklahoma City have hi, matter in their
own hands If they dccdc that they wish abandon the
State Fair the way do this will be go to the polls next
week and vote against the bonds,
But il the people OF Oklahoma City view the State Fair
as an asset to city and state they be hand at the open
ing OF the polls to overwhelming vote in favor OF
bond issue OF 100000 One hall of that amount will be
used to pay for the State Fair property including land and
buildings full title to be secured The remainder OF the
bond issue $S0OOO will be used erect fine fire proof
exposition hall complete the concrete grand stand build
sidewalks provide a building for women and trim up
the various buildings and other improvements to cause
them to conform to the general scheme OF establishing
group OF buildings OF permanent nature.
The people OF Oklahoma City have not yet become
aroused tho critical situation pertaining to the Stat,
FAIR While citizens have been loyal supporters of the
institution few men leaders affairs for the public
welfare have carried financial burden which they feel
they no longer Docs any person ask those men
to go down again into their pockets TO bring forth funds
that will build exposition hall to take the place OF
the that burned Does any ask those men to
open their purses to build great grand stand
Unless the people ready to have tlG municipality
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
wufn

a Good evening. Mi 1ambo Have
YOU anything on your mind this evening
besides your WOOL"
Yes, Mister lntcrlocutcr. What
would YOU call a man that could cut
down ten big trees and cut them up into
stove wood in one day:"
u should say he was very strong
man, Mister Iambo. What would YOU
call him Z"
I'D say he was a super hew man" -
II. Il NJ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
Luke McLuke Says

OF course, We may be wrong But
we'll bet tha, the female Member OF
Congress gets off a street car backward
lust like an ordinary cook lady.
Take a day of and attend to no
body's bushes, hu, your own and see
howNittle YOU will have To worry about
The more man finds on, tha, kick
ing doesn't help matters any. the more
he keeps on kicking
II is mighty hard TO please the neigh
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

More than lCO members o the national house Of repre-
sen,atyes signed petition asking Premier Lloyd George
10 extend home rule Ireland Why not also include Ger
many for the home rule system there any in Ger
many 10 whom petition Of that kind could hc sent2
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

Since congress did not favor the bill which authorized
Colonel Roosevelt TO raise and head army division the
proposal being viewed bad precedent why not author
ye any former commander in-chiei o the United States
army-to serve a division commander This would open
the way for both Gait and Roosevelt, and would appear
sonablc
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
Advice

Have faith In your fellows" sad old
Uncle HlizZ
Don't think every man Ia crook;
But, when a man tells you how honest
he is
Look out for your old pockctboolt."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
Nav Knows a Few Things.

Wllllc-Paw, what are a husbands
Obligations
Maw-A husbands obligations are TO
provide his wife with place where she
can do houSework for her board, my
son
Paw-loud better get to bed, Young
man,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

Vigorous appeals hcng made all the land to IN
the food production Meantime calves being sent
10 packing houses Why lc, the calves grow into bic
stcers' This would have a decided bearing the meat
supply
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
Yes, But Whaddy va Mean7

Aiter being kicked hy horse, the local
Junk dealer, Earl Pierce will within a
few DAYS. he able to make his regular
calls--Ad IN Mmclc Mndl Star.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
Gosh

Some men are naturally optimiSts and
see nothing bu, the brightest SIDE OF
l,'c But what we started to say was
hat Hopeless Case lives at Granville.
OHIO, and is anything but pcssmist
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
Giddap!

THAT new bill collector seems to be
a confident cuSs, remarked the Boss
Yes agreed the Manager. "tIc he
lleyeS that what has been dun can 5e
dun again
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
Notice

Loretta Sonnetlcld and Welcome Lea
sure ot CoShocthn, Ohio, will have
charge OF the Clubs first picnic this
summer
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

+ y Drumhcllcr. the rhurmond (W.
Na) banker and X g. Humlong, the
Germantown CkyD banker will provide
martial music for the Club Battalion.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

He rahhcd and Eabhcd. did Mr. Rule.
And with his wife had strife
And then said NO one but a fool
win argue with his VIE"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

Some People Don't Know The Dii.
ference Between Conversation and
Monologuc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
OLDST0RIBS.'
INNEWTYpB
Twenty Years Ago.
Prom Tle TINES FILES

Last night at $50 o'clock at the resi-
dence OF the brides brother. A. f. Mon
roney, 80 Noble avenue, occurred the
marriage OF Winnie l.. Monroney and
Mr. Fenton NJ Sanger The marriage
was performed by Rev NJ Gross,
The wedding was quiet affair, only
members OF the two families being pres
ent The rooms were nicely decorated
in potted palms After the ceremony
tasty wedding luncheon was served
The bride is handsome and very low
able young lady and the groom one OF
Oklahoma City'S .manlies: young men
and one who has the ability to make
his mark in the world
Doc Monroncy Dell Irvine, Simon
SNYDER. Ben Herskowitz and Charles
Schweinle will form bicycle party to
Guthrie tomorrow
Mrs ". l. Maupin went to Perry
yesterday
Fifteen Years Ago.
Judge ! l. McA'ec and J 6. Hunter
are opening law offices in the postof-
flee building.
Five new modern cars were purchased
Yesterday by the street car company
! 7 Scafor,h Of the Palace Phar-
macy, threw open his new soda foun-
tain to the public last night. There
was music, souvenirs, flowers and
large attendance.
6. {. Heyman returned TODAY from az
tending sick uncle at Enid He
SAYS that the people there are busy
setting out trees and improving their
yards and hat Enid is one OF the pret.
test little towns in the territory
Ten Years Ago.
Secretary Taft gave ia,tering ac-
count Yesterday of the progress on the
Panama canal lie says that in eight
years ships will he passing through the
canal from ocean to ocean
The Ioi de Vie club will give dance
this evening at Putnam park in honor
of Mr. Cecil Mason, who is a general
! iavoritc with the Younger SC. and who
leaves tomorrow for his future home
in Chicago
Mrs A. p Brown of Carnegie. and
Mrs + Blnn oi Ada. arc visiting Mrs.
Lester y. Gum
Miss Helen Kramer left today for he,
home in Rockpor' Ind after visit
with Mrs. Eva { Barrows
Miss Clara Johnson will defer her
pons iar A porch party in honor of
Miss Turner's guests until the weather
man promises definitely the good old
summer time"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

OF fcRrolrn offeng O
r nations housewife wi practice #
the ef America of
suen kons spronhap to United April Is
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

The whole world is still trying to find out Nho started
the war But lot Of people kn~S who expects to stop II