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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-19
NE URALGIC PAINS
Give Way to Soothing Hsmlin's
Wizard Oil

Hamlins Wizard Oil is a safe and
effective treatment for headache and
neuralgia. Rubbed in where the pail
is, it acts as a tonic to the tortured
nerves and almost invariably brings
quick relief
Its healing. antiseptic qualities can
always be relied upon to prevent in
fection, or other serious results, from
sprains, bruises, cuts, burns, bites and
stings. Just as good too for sore
feet, stiff neck, frost bites, cold sores
and canker sores.
Get it from druggists for 30 cents.
If not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back
Ever constipated or have sick head
achel Just try Wizard Liver Whips,
pleasant little pink pills, 30 GEMS.
Gyarantteed.-Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-19
kAco BOND SHARK F.
PREys on TROOPS
|VA0 NEED MONEY
Banker Is Taken to Task for
Traffiching in Securities,

CAMP MAC ARTHUR, WACO,
Texas, Dec. l9.-Following the dScoy-
Try by Brigadier General William
Ham, division commander, that Waco
|anker was buying Liberty bonds from
he soldiers at less than par. the banker
Mas called before the general today,
ordered TO stop it and given lecture
IN certain brands OF traitors in the
United States.
He did not deny that he was buying
|he bonds. but said he thought there
HAS no harm in it
General Ham gave out this state.
bent.
mo patriotic citizen will ask sol
! )ier to sell a Liberty bond for the pur-
|ose of trafiicking therein and max
hg money from the soldier any more
ban a patriotic citizen would sell them
effective goods or steal their money
4 he had an opportunity.
Makes $50 in Two Hours.
"Such action ! consider the same as
helping the enemy Any person who
through selfish purposes or otherwise
engaged in this traffic is an enemy
n the United States government and
hould be considered as such"
The boys in need Of Christmas mon
~, saw a good chance to get cash and
went to the bank after it had advertised
n local papers. The banker told two
|oldiers at $50 o'clock last night thai
he had bought $4,000 worth OF bond.
rom soldiers since o'clock, He Of
cred one of them $3.50 for a $50 paid
ip bond and the other $3.50 for .
bond on which $37 had been paid /
estimated that his prof ton the $500
worth OF business in the two hours ant
half was upwards of $50.
Military Guard Bank.
Military police are guarding the banl
Tonight to keep soldiers out II i
linted that if he buys another bont
rom a soldier at less than the soldic
paid for it, measures will be taken =
intern him for the duration of the war
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-19
rirs Loss Is 10000.

BALTIMORE, Dec, l9.--Reyised es-
Inmates of the losses caused BY the
fire here late last night placed the
total amount al 100000 Morris
Brother company Inc, clothiers and
the Southern Commission company
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-19

ICES observe recognition, was denied
today. by the fuel administration. The
theaters had cited the fact that they
had permitted use OF their stages by
four minute men and by solicitors tor
Liberty bond, Red Gross and other
patriotk funds
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-19
Newfoundland Now Is Dominion.

BOSTON Dec. lo.-As a reward Tor
the gatantry OF its overseas forces,
Newfoundland. the Oldest British over
seas possession, has been designated
as the Dominion OF New
ioundlsnd. according TO word received
from St. Johns today,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-19

President Wilson said; "A large
Red Cross is essential in winning the
war" Fifteen million members before
Ch1iSimas the goal.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-19
All Theaters Must
Observe Ruling of
Lightless Nights

WASHINGTON, Dec lo.-ReQuests
by vaudeville thsaters for exemption
from tho recent 'lightless night order
on the ground of their patriotic serv-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-19

we're the principal sufferers. Five
firemen were slightly injured,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-19

Ordinary toilet soap is now selling
in Germ any at Sl,3S a cake,
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
pT OUT CROOKED STICKS
~ OF Dead Wood for Fuel 10 Also
Applied to Seoundrels and
the War.

Forestry experts In New York,
state which has given much conserv.
ing attention to Its wealth In trees
urge farmers to help the country meet
the high cost of fuel by making more
use Of the dead and dying timber In
their wood lots. They are advised to
burn In their stoves and CRATES the
fallen logs still sound enough to be
converted into fire wood and to cut
down and utilize crooked trees obvi-
ously foredoomed to worthlessness as
timber, no matter how long they may
be allowed to stand.
This Is good advice, and there is a
human moral In the crooked stick part
Of It, says an exchange. The same
stress Of war times, which led to the
appeal issued to New York farmers
In sitting out crooked men. Some ras-
calls will profit by war conditions, but
In the broad view Of the nations az
fairs the sound and straight will come
to the front. The country can't take
chances with scoundrels. It must cut
crooked sticks out Of the life-and.
death work Of the war, In places Of
authority.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
One ION" the Teacher.

The school term was drawing toward
Its close In Normal City, Muncie sub
urb. when the pupils Of one room were
asked to write compositions on any
subject they might choose, according
to Lee Baird, the principal.
One little boy turned In his compost
ton with the sheet entirely blank ex-
cept for the title, 1.-THE Home Life Of
the FIJI Islanders"
Roscoe. why did you choose so pecu.
liar a subject. but choosing 1t. why
didn't you write composition on the
home life of the FIJI islanders as you
announce In the titlel" asked Baird.
Because they amt any," was the
boys reply, while the other children
who ha been let In on the Joke, roared
at getting one "on" the teacher.-In-
dianapolis News.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
The Worst Way.

Back In the dark ages, when the
management Of the Erie railroad was
not all that 1t should have been-the
rolling stock needing more oil and the
common stock less water-a west
bound passenger train jolted into Corn
Ing one day two hours behind time and
halted to patch up the engine and
take on such passengers as were In
no hurry and preferred waiting to
walking.
Just as the train was about to Jerk
itself In motion an excited individual
came rushing along the platform, drag
ging heavy carpetbag with one hand
and waving a telegram with the other
you must wait!" he shouted
breathlessly. I'm in an awful hurry
/ want to get to Buffalo the worst
wayw
"All right" sang out the conductor
Of the starting train. Hurry up and
jump aboard. You won't strike any
thing worse than this !"-Eyerybody'i
Magazine.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
SOLDIERS FIRST, THE RULE
Gallant Warriors Willing to Give
Right Of Way to Visitors, but
Plans Are Changed.

It was a Sunday evening at Fl
Benjamin Harrison and the crowd Of
sisters, mothers, aunts and sight-seers
was waiting at the interurban station
for a car. At last one came. At the
same time crowd Of soldiers with
leave to 60 to the city arrived. It
was evident that the lone car and its
small trailer could not carry all the
passengers. The soldiers held lit
tie consultation. and then suddenly Of
fered to the women the use Of the
train. They said they would wait for
another car. The train filled with SIS
tiers, mothers, aunts and sight-seers left
the little group. and the soldiers were
thanked many times for the favor.
At the siding just east Of town the
train bearing all these civilians was
stopped and backed on to q switch
Two minutes later a car loaded with
soldiers passed them on the main track,
making a Decline for town.-Indianap
oils News.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
Get MenthoI From Japan.

Before the war about half the men,
thol crystals exported from Japan
were sent to Germany. Since the out
break of the war the United States
has become the largest purchaser Of
these crystals, followed in order by
Great Britain, France and British In
dia. The price has varied from 50 to
$3.50 a pound during the last i've
years. remaining most of the time near
the higher mark. Recent improve
ments In the process Of manufacture
have kept the price within reasonable
limits in spite Of considerable In
crease In the demand since the begin
ming Of the war.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
LARGE RESOURCE GAIN
SHOWN BY 1876 STATE AND SAY.
INcs BANKS IN COLORADO.
Exclusive Of National institutions, the
increase Since June 20 Has
Been $3,6o3, s7f.27.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-The increase In the total
resources Of Colorado banks since
June 20. last. is $3.603.971.27. accord.
Ing to Grant McFerson, state bank
commissioner. Officials Of his depart
ment attribute this unusual increase
to the generally prosperous condition
Of the state as an immediate result
OF the war. The figure concerns only
state and savings banks, private
banks and trust companies, national
banks being excluded.
The bank commissioners data will
be incorporated In the fortieth regu.
lar state abstract Of reports Of banks
Of the state. excluding national banks.
1t 10 revealed that the total resources
Of the 1856 state and saving banks Of
Colorado is S41.057.225.s4; Of the sew.
enteen private banks. sl.SsO.235.22.
and Of the twenty trust companies,
$780,. 061.72. The grand total is $780,.
1911 .522.28. as compared with $86,5S7.-
551.0l at the close Of business June 20,
last
The average reserve, however, dis.
closes q slight decrease. It is Pill
per cent, as against 1928 per cent on
June 20. The state bank officials say
this is due to the fact that practically
all banks in the state have been called
upon to finance various enterprises In
cidental to the war.
They predict an even more decided
increase in total resources by Decem-
Der. 1t is their opinion that Federal
Reserve District No. 10. embracing
Colorado. Wyoming. Nebraska and
Kansas. and parts Of Oklahoma, New
Mexico and Missouri. will prosper
more than any other as the result Of
war orders, because Of the oil. coal.
grains and other war necessities they
produce.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04

Labor Commissioner W. L. Morris
sey received complaint from num-
Der OF Austrian coal miners employed
in coal camp in the southern part
OF the state that the men were not
given enough meat to eat at the board
Ing house, which il conducted by a
Belgian woman. The men say that
they pay s35 month for board, but
are unable to get enough to eat, and
that the proprietor told them they ate
too much and should conserve their
food In the interests of economy.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
Arizona Sheriff Arrests Miners.

Phoenix, Ariz.-With eighty Mexi.
cans and Spaniards under arrest In
the county jail at Clifton. charged with
melting to riot, Sheriff A. H. Slaugh-
ter announced that he believed he had
the situation well in hand, following
the attempt Of $50 armed strikers to
march from Morenci to Clifton Mon
day morning, determined to clean up
on the whites" More than 300 armed
citizens are in readiness to respond to
q call from the sheriff should an at
tempt to reorganize be made.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04

ti1ket. The rate will affect all who
attend amusements, from the man In
the gallery to the one In the box. A
host Of stamp taxes designed to raise
$40. 000, 900 also will get the man with
little money in many ways. His great.
est consolation Is that the consump.
ton taxes, which would have made
him pay on coffee. tea and sugar, were
stricken from the bill.
The new rate on whisky Is $2.15 per
gallon and beer $3.50 barrel. Wine
taxes will be doubled and grape juice
will be taxed cent gallon. A per
son cannot escape taxes by travel.
Eight per cent is assessed on passen-
ger tickets and summer tickets also
pay a tax.
The men Of moderate means as well
as the wealthy are affected by the in
come tax section. Normal rates have
been doubled and exemptions lowered
to $1,000 for single persons and $4,000
for married ones. Surfaces for In
comes above 5000 range from to so
per cent. the maximum applying to in.
comes over 100000. This section is
expected to raise 5000. 100000.
Representative Cooper Of Wisconsin
criticised the increase In second-class
mail rates: Representative Green Of
Iowa insisted that the bill should have
been at least 3OO,000,OO0 higher; a
dozen others spoke and then the re-
port was adopted.
Opinions still differ as to the amount
that the bill will raise. Mr.. Kitchin
estimated 1t at s2,575,00O, 900. while
treasury experts believe 1t will be 81
535, 900 900 during the coming year and
possibly s2,5SS,OOO,0oO year when in
full operation.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
FOUR AIR SQUADS RAID LONDON.
City shelled for Over Two Hours In
the Most Violent Attack Made
by Flyers.

London, Oct. 1.-The strongest aiy
attack yet attempted on London ana
the coast towns by the Germans was
carried out last night by four groups
of hostile airplanes. Some Of the ma.
chimes got through to London and
bombarded the southwestern district
A terrific barrage was sent up from
the defense guns and the roar Of bat.
tie lasted internationally for two and 4
half hours. The Germans bombed
coast towns as they passed over and
proceeded toward London. Two OF
the groups succeeded in getting a
number OF machines through the
sky barrage. Numerous bombs were
dropped on the southwestern district,
which is thickly populated with the
homes Of the upper and middle
classes.
The Russians have made another
important gain on the Riga front
They say the morale Of the troops is
now excellent.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
HUNDREDS HEAR
HER TESTIMONY
Mr& Harris Grew So Despondent
She Gave Up Entirely,
She Declares.
GAINED IS POUNDS
q Believe I've Told Fully Four Hun.
dred People In Person About
Ny Recovery on Tanlae,"
She saya

7 am not only strong healthy
woman instead Of 4 nervous wreck like
! was before taking Tanlac, but l have
actually gained thirty-ave pounds in
weight besides" said Mrs. Emma Har-
ria whose husband Is in the transfer
business and who resides at SSH Rel.
ger street, Dallas, Texas.
NY health had been gradually fail.
ing for several months" she continued.
Il Just had to force down every mouth
ful ! ate and ! fell OF until weighed
hardly more than q hundred pounds.
Twas tormented BY boils and eruptions
all over my body and suffered agonies
from rheumatism that made my bones
ache like they would break In two.
Ny nerves were In such a state 1t was
simply impossible for me to get any
sleep and I felt 80 downhearted and
hopeless that l Just gave up entirely
and took to my bed.
zone day a friend told me about
Tanlac and advised me to try II. I
sent for a bottle and by the time =
had used up half Of 1t my appetite re-
turned and I was soon up and about
and able to take up my homework
again. ] eat anything want now, my
food gives me strength, my blood has
cleared up, my rheumatism is gone
and ! suffer no pains, sleep like .
child and feel fresh and fine when I
wake up. / believe I've told fully four
hundred people In person. about my
recovery on Tanlac."
There is . Tanlac dealer In your
town.-Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04

According to an announcement H.
sued by State Auditor Leckenby, the
collections Of state funds has been
most satisfactory. Over "a per cent
of the tax collections for 1916 have
been made, which Is beyond expecta-
lions, as 5 per cent is always allowed
as non-collectible. Up to the present
time 81 per cent OF the collections
have been made for 1917, with three
months to collect the balance. 1t was
expected that overdue inheritance tax
collections would reach but $l25,000,
but instead $175,0O0 has been collect.
ed from that source. On the face
Of all figures the state is short but
$4,000 for paying all classes Of ap-
preparations, amounting to $3.427-
251.30, and the shortage. II is expect.
ed, will be taken care OF by inheri-
lance collections for the remainder Of
the year.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04

Halefeller (wlldly)-What! Do you
mean to tell me, woman, that 1t cost
$50 to get that hat trimmed? Jumping
Jupiter! But that mllliners' game Is
the limit!
Mrs. Halefeller GEOGRAPHICALLY?
Why, understood 1t costs some men
more than that to get trimmed In a
poker game.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
Women Riot to Bring Peace.

London.-A demonstration against
the German government at Essen. the
home Of the Krupp works, In conse-
quence Of the decision of Chancellor
Michaelis not to state Germany's
peace terms, Is reported in an Elk.
change Telegraph dispatch from Am
sterdam.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
SKlN-ToRTURED BABIES
Sleep. Mothers Rest After Treatment
With cutlcura-Trial Free.

Send today for tree samples Of Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and learn how
quickly they relieve itching, burning
skin troubles, and point to speedy heal
ment Of baby rashes. eczema and itch
ings. Having cleared baby's skin keep
It clear by using Cuticura exclusively.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept l.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
A Pointed Question,

jeans maiden aunt is a dressmaker,
and she Is forever exhorting the little
girl, who loathes the sight Of a Thin
BILE, to learn tn sew.
Aunt Ruth" Jean remarked recent
~. SHOULD every little girl learn to
sew and make her own clothes7"
Eyes, indeed" replied aunty warm
ly. "Why do you ask?"
swell, then, how would you make a
livingw
Aunty subsidized.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
WIN Forward Back Pay to Troops.

Most Of the Colorado National
Guardsmen now In the federal service
have still small amount Of back sal
airy due them from the state. and COM
plants In regard to the states delay
In paying them made. At the offices
Of the treasurer and the adjutant gen.
eral II 10 explained the delay has been
due to the preparation Of the accounts,
and that the money will be forwarded
to the boys. many Of whom already
have gone to Linda Vista, not later
than Oct. 10.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
Guard Claim for $500 Allowed.

At a meeting Of the State Auditing
Board a claim of $500 against the
state by Michael j. Maybrier. former
ly a member Of the Colorado National
Guard, who was injured by being
thrown from horse during the strike
insurrection in the southern coal
fields in 1914, was allowed.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
Land Must Be Formally Designated.

Clay Tallman, commissioner Of the
United States General Land Office has
made a ruling that no right to occupy
land under the 64O-acre Clearinghouse
stead act, is acquired by reason of
filing an application to enter unless
such land has been formally desig.
mated. The ruling has been forward.
ed to all local offices.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
Tall Recruit Enfists In Denver.

Donovan H. Carpenter. six feet, five
and one-quarter inches in height, en-
listed in the army at the Denver re-
cruiting station He Is the tallest man
ever applying for army duty in the
Denver district.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04

Game Warden Expects 100000 Fees.
State Game and Fish Commissioner
Fraser has announced that he expect.
ed to add 100000 to the state revenue
next year from fees collected by his
office.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
Unaecountable,

HE declares, that he despises, de-
tesfs Md abominates you"
That Is very strange" replied J.
Fuller Gloom. II do not recollect ever
having lent him any money"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04

In % days from Matching silk
worm increases 1900 times Its origi.
nal size.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
Mean.

HE paid me compliment"
"That's queer. I didn't think you
had one coming"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
The New WAY.

Characteristic, we will have to
cnmouflage some Of our diplomatic
schemes.
Kaiser-Then paint them neutral
tint.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
The Comparison.

Experience Is the best teacher"
Eyes, but time gives US. lot more
wrinkles"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04

Twenty-four lumber yards In Wis
consin now employ women as lumber
handlers.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
A ouestIon.

HE was Boosting that he did some
record flying abroad at the 'front.'"
"Aviating or running away?"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04

Smile on wash day. That's when you use
Red Gross Bag Blue. Clothes whittier than
mow. All grocers. Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
Use for Horse chestnuts.

Horse Chestnuts Wanted-British
Find They VIII Replace Other Cereals
In NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Headline.
Thank heaven, we are not asked to
eat them.-New York Sun.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
Merry.

Georgene-Cheekl Why, I've seen
him joke with waiter that he hadn't
tipped"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04

The note shaver can't be depended
upon to whittle down expenses.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
Which 10 Done.

my husband worries so over our
gas bill"
"Oh, tell him to make light Of It."
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04

New York's noted old 81. Denis hotel
has been RACED.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
HIts the eullseve.

Flattery will always puncture the
bullseye when other shots go way be-
low the target.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04

Yet the fruit tree agent doesn't care
to be known as a professional grafter.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
Not Very.

"He's as happy as king"
"Humph! How happy is king now.
adays?"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-10-04
The Joy Of Misery.

"Misery loves company"
"Not II the other fellow has bigger
woes to talk about"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-19
DEATH OF MR.. FERGUSON.

After a lingering illness of many
months Mr.. W. D. Ferguson passed
quietly away yesterday afternoon at
his home on Howard Street, this city,
and his remains were laid to rest in
Odd Fellows Cemetery this morning.
The many friends Of the family grieve
with them in their sad bereavement
and extend heartfelt sympathy in this
their hour of darkest trouble.
The funeral took place from the res
idence of the deceased at ten thirty
morning and was conducted by
DR.. Joseph Rennie, pastor Of the First
Presbyterian church. Interment fol-
at the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Mr.. Ferguson leaves a family of
seven children, two boys and five girls,
his beloved life companion having
preceded him across the River. Both
of the boys are grown, one of them
now serving IS a soldier in the First
Mississippi Regiment and the other
here in the city. Of the five
three are small children.
The Daily Commonwealth joins the
many friends Of the bereaved family
in extending deepest sympathy.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-19
AN ENJOYABLE E

One Of the lovliest social affairs of
the season was the tea given at the
beautiful home of Mrs. A. Henderson
on River Front yesterday afternoon
by the Ladies Of the Episcopal church,
complimenting the visiting delegates
here attending the State Auxiliary.
An invitation had been extended to all
the church societies Of the city and
quite . number responded to the cor
dial invitation and all enjoyed together
the christian fellowship.
This palatial home 50 well adapted
for entertainment va decorated with
quantities Of the early china pink ros-
e. banked with artistic beauty.
The Ladies Of the Episcopal church
made ideal hostesses. The following
girls served punch and sandwiches:
Misses Margaret Bates, Elizabeth
Wisner, Mary Louise Richardson, JOS
ephine Gardner, Elizabeth and Mary
McCrady.