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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01

Special addresses and patriotic musical programs have been
arranged by the various pastors and choir directors
At previous time in the nations history has there been
such call to prayer and thanksgiving. All mankind reaiz
ing that of itself failure is certain and disaster inevitable
looking before to the Divine Source of all Power
for guidance and strength SO worship tomorrow at
church whether you in the habit of doing not
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01
Find Ont. Old Man,

What would you do if l should
try to kiss you?"
what would you expect me to do p"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01
nNIIN TIIOI

Oh, hut it is people that count,
You want 10 put yourself into
people; they touch other people
these, others stAl, and 80 yau
go on working forever.-Allce
Freeman Palmer.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01

No authorized hospital dressings
can be made outside the Red Cross
workruoms. The rules of the organi-
zation requires that such supplies be
made i'm workrooms of the Red Cross
and under the directions of some onc
authorized to direct and pass upon
their making. Also all garments must
either be made in the workroom o.
under the direction of persons who
have been vested with the proper
authority This notice is published for
the benefit OF persons who have pre-
sumed to work independently of the
local chapter.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01
Sunday School Rally Day

Tomorrow also Rally Sunday in all of the Sunday Schools
The children who have been kept from attending because of
the scarlet epidemic should endavor to be in their
classes tomorrow urged cooperate in this
respect to the end that all schools shall have full attendance
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01

The new organizing committee, OF
which Mrs. George Harrington Is the
chairman, met yesterday with Mrs
John r. Wheeler at the workroom to
discuss the advisability of forming
several new units and to talk over the
work in general.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01
Mems n'SFOrum,Y INC.

The usual meeting in the gymnasium at o'clock Sunday
afternoon will be of patriotic nature this week Private s.
Coe who has two active service with the Cana
dian army will speak the subject America WILL An
opportunity general discussion will follow his talk and
later there will be social hour the lobby All men are cor
daily invited.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01

The annual meeting of the Red
Cross of Tulsa county has been called
for Wednesday evening, December
at 1880 p. m. in the Chamber of Com
merce. l.. Il. Phillips. state manager
in all probability will be present and
will talk about the opening of the new
membership campaign.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01

A letter Of acknowledgement from
ST. Louis headquarters was received
yesterday in response TO receipt of the
ten boxes OF knitted garments and
commenting the women of Tulsa for
the quality OF their work. Every
thing was most satisfactory and we
shall be delighted to receive as many
more as II is possible to send,' the
letter stated.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01

The registrations numbered fifty
yesterday II the attendance at the
Red Cross workroom averaged no
more than 1t has the past week Tulsa
would fail by far to do its quota OF
work. The women in charge would
almost offer reward for n stimulous
of interest and enthusiasm in this
very necessary work.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01

get what ! want You see, I am going
to pot some plants, and I need sand
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01

The patterns for Red Cross gar
ments have been standardized and
while the organization will accept bed
and hospital garments made over the
old patterns, 1t is preferable that they
should be made with the use of tho
new.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01
Women and War Work

The recruiting committee OF which
Mrs. A. \. Alison is chairman is de-
vising some new plans for carrying
on its work.
The members of Tulsa CHAPTER o.
+. $. were in the majority yesterday.
They are good workers and send a
creditable representation every week
as promised.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01

Mr. and Mrs Bernard A. Bridge
water were here from Muskogee for
the Thanksgiving season with Mrs.
Bridgewater's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. {. Spitznagle OF Verne station.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01

Dance for Officers.
Tulsa lodge Is. +. O. r.. will give an
Informal dance this evening In the
ballroom OF the Elks' home. 20 honor
It's members who rec-htly were come
misioned officers at Leon Springs,
Texas
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01

Mr. and Mrs. George G. Renshaw
have as their guests for an over-Sun-
day visit Mr. and Mrs Clifton Ratliffe
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-01

Delphian chapters meet addressed
by Mrs. Maggie w. Barry.
Clement A. Evans chapter U. ID. c.
meeting with Mrs. Claude Tutte.
Musical Dozen meets in Mrs. W. G.
Williamson's home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-31
The War Today

Ehe Russian offensive 81 the
northern end of the Rumaulan
iron, has been resumed with some
success New ground BIAS been
gained along the EimpoIuuQ-
4acobeHi railroad, where the Rus-
SLAMS are pushing sBBthWestWard.
Berlin comedies the capture from
the AHsiTo-Gcrman forces III
point 9i support in the vicinity Of
Vale PalHa. mine miles southwest
ri himpolung, BHkowiua-
ON the northern end gE fhe RUS
sian front. the Germans again
foek the offensive and sf0rmed
Russian position aH the east hank
81 tire river "A southwest al Riga.
taking more than 9O8 prisoners
and capturing : 4 machine guns.
There has been harp fighting in
the Lorraine frontier on the
French 'front.'
About POO men lost their lives
ia the sinking Of tHe British aux.
Hilary cruiser Lourentla- many Of
them having been killed Nv the
explosion OF the mine which sent
the former White Star liner 10 the
bottom last Thursday of the Irish
coast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-31
DAY IN CONGRESS

SENATE.
General Wood appeared before
military affairs committee for fur
Their discussion OF his declaration
that the national guard m0biliza-
ton en- the Mexican border was
failure.
HOUSE.
Resumed debate on revenue
bin.
Interstate commerce comm ttEe
arranging hearing tomorrow oH
ear shortage problem.
Agreed 20 observe Einc0lu-S
birthday with reading 0f Gettys.
burg address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-31
PARADISE LOST NOT
OF MILTON ORIGIN

Chicago. jan sI-J0ru Milton
didn't originate Paradise Lost al all.
according tn Professor Leonard &
Van Noppan Queen W5lhelutua I4c-
ggrer al Columbia university. before
University oE Chicago students it de-
veIoped today Joost Van Dan youdeI
fhe Datch writer supplied the essen
tial features of the poem in work
called "LuczLerT the professor said
He added that Milton must not he
eesured too much for his self-ev.deut
plagiarism because "-t was tne fash
ion OF his age 20 borrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-31
BRITISH LOSSES
SHOW DECREASE

London Jan oI-Tae total OF Brit
lsh casualties. ~ reported t1 the pub
iisbed lists during January. are ESQ
officers and 5t3a4 men
British casualties for January show
g considerable decrease over those OF
the preceding month 80 lists were
published during the Christmas holt
DAYS but the total for Tho FIRST % days
or December WAS SIS Off GERS and &C.,
$50 men The January total brings
the sum Of British casualties since the
beginning OF the S0mme offensive 10
552s3T1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-31
TRAIN FIRED ON
BY VILLAS GANG

saars7. Jan EI-Tae Mexican Cen
sTa- passenger train which arrived
as night was fired upon uy
F..sa followers 81 NoCtezuma, no
--I-es south OK Juarez yesterday morn
.-s The troop escort returned the
IRE when The shots we're fred from
tsa+1a sand Hill The passengers
'A 6le train were panic stricken
.aaa} wing on he Eoor and other hii-
44s behind baggage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-31
K. c. WOMEN TO WEAR
OVERALLS AT WORK

Kansas city. San. 8l-Tae women
on Kansas C5tv are about 10 adopt
overalls as their working uniform. ac-
eorl5ng 10 81. il Scogk. of q garment
concern who announced today the orr
der 0E large biscuit company for
denim trousers for some OF its girl
employees. Mr.. Scott predicted oTeraIis
viii be worn by housewives as well.
and that they soon VIII be a popular
garh for women on camping trips
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-31
Allies Attacking on Russ,
French and Rumanian
Fronts Same Time.
BIG GAINS ARE MADE
Cars Troops Capture More
Gr0und-Germans Hurl
ed Back in Lorraine.

pe1T0grad, Jan. 3 via London,
$40 D. mrF Russian troops have
captured Austr0-GeTman FORTH
cations east Of JaC0beui, south
west 0f kimp0lung. near the
northern end of the Rumamiau
front, fine war office announced
today. Prisoners and booty were
taken by the Russians
German forces attacked The Rus
sian tines southwest OF Riga today s
statement reports. The attack in gen
eral was arrested bat near kaluzem-
Chl0m high road the Russian forces
were Withdrawn two-thirds Of a mile
after the assault.
Paris, Jan 81 lNoon) "A French
detachment penetrated the two lines
of German trenches iu Lorraine
south Of Leintrey last night, saws to-
days official report All the occupants
Of the trenches were routed and prIs-
GHers We're taken
French Bepulsed: Claim.
Berlin. Jan 81 tbr wireless to
SsyEiIla- The French made an an
tack last night ou German positions
in the vicinity of LeintraE, near tae
L0rraIu border. Eae war office an
nouncea- They were repuIsed
German troops st0rmed yesterday
Russian Boa8to on tae eaH Hst saI
tbe IA river near The northern end of
the Russian front, and repufsed sew
eral Russian counter attacks They
took prisoner more chan $50 men
and captured Is machine guns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-31
Latest Bulletins

London. Jan. SI--Lloyds an
u0uuces THAT the Danish steamer
Laisy. .209 sons. has been sunk.
The crew Of the steamer has been
landed. The Spanish Steamship
PuutafeH0 has also been sunk.
Washington. Jan. 81 THE sem
ate today passed the Jones hin to
make Alaska prohibition territory.
THE bin would prohibit maHufac-
tHre ar sale Of Intoxicating liquors
ia the territory and also the trans
P0rt7ti0n thereto. DO has not get
passed the house.
GaIeua, III. Jan. 3I.-Tame~ b.
Yuudt. employed In an electric
plant here. was incidentally cleo
traeuted today. lie was the SON
Of Rev. :. J. FUndt. pastor Of
Grace Episcopal church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-31
Three Sufragettes and a
Man Held in Connection
With the Intrigue.
HENDERSON MARKED2
Member of War Council
Also Target of Murder
Gus Scheme, Claim.

Derby, England, Jan. 3
(I1:45 a. m. Mrs. Alice
Wheelton, her two daughe
tiers and husband of one of
them, Alfred George Mas
on, were charged at the
Guild hall here today with
conspiring to murder Pre-
mier Lloyd George and
Arthur Henderson, mem
Der of the house of com
mons and of the war coun-
Gil.
after formal evidence concern
ing tine arrest had been given the
case was adjourned until saIur-
day.
iire. Whecl4on, who b 50 years
OF age, resides iu Derby with her
daughter. Ann, aged pr, vino IFS
school teacher here Mason, vino
is 2l Is % chemist of S8uthamp-
tom.
On being arrested tine defend
ants denied any knowledge oi the
charge. Fbeg declined b. make
any statement.
London. Jan. 81 4s05 a. M a
conspiracy 70 murder Premier
Lloyd George rs reported hy the
Daily sketch. which -Bg- arrests
HaFe been made iu this connection.
tHH persons arrested are dcNCFib-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-31

a s o cIat e d Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-31

NJ e m b er Of Audit
Bureau of Calculations
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-11

- tIEE reading all the claims
y FOR exemption. one must
L \ conclude that the spirit of
'-5 has faded 90 memory" said w X
Glenn You see much patriotic enc
thusiasm az picture shows when the
stars and Stripes are shown on the
screen or the presidents picture dis
played. There is much clapping OF
hands At tile community singing
SOU hear patriotic songs sung and
enthusiasm vented But when il
comes TO enIstiug Young America is
not making the response It should.
Every man who has enlisted in the
army or navy deserves unstiuted
praise. because these men are willing
90 sacrifice their lives on the altar
OF patriotism for their country. The
majority OF tile others are now claim
ins exemption on the grounds Of ev-
erything under the sun. Men with
families certainly should be the first
TO be exempted. But man physi-
cllIy sound has little sympathy when
he tries 20 evals military duty ora
some petty excuse. I think if "a mile
rary board had the Jurisdiction over
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-11
Little InterUieWs
Fears Young America Forgetting Spirit of rs
Thinks CONGRESS Should Cease Debate and Act

men claiming exemption that there
would be so per cent more men en-
listed because these boards would not
all listen TO such petty excuses
'Soo1 El Paso's soldiers viii be
leaving Cor the training camp at Fort
Worth 90 prepare for service I'm the
trenches abroad and We OF this city
should give the boys a warm seudott.
said Billy smith u am proud 20
say that I have a boy in the FL Paso
militia that I have one in the navy
and many relatives who are fighting
the Germans overseas The Texas
militia VIII be heard from when IL
gets into action on the battle front
and we should all show our apprecia-
zion for our bows By arranging some
kind Of q rOusIlE senCoft for them,
to demonstrate that our hearts and
thoughts are with them"
cit seems necessary that congress
cease az once its f-ui-less debating.
said Dr. E. s. White. and eloquent
and posted speakers tour the coun-
try and explain To- the people the
neces sity Of fighting Germany now.
lu that case more people would see
why -rlistueurs should be heavy and
we would NOT be- bothered with frlvo-
lO-s exemption claims
"I- seems go me that II Pa=o IS
Keeping remarkably free from al
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-11
Roundabout Town
BY C. A. MARTIN.

, man IS improving a great deal as a
result Of his rest in the New Eng
land mountains and that the III
Pas0an is motoring and living i'm the
open air a great deal and having a
good time.
Or. H. A. Magruder is IN receipt OF
a letter from Gene Baldwin. formerly
of the Harvey news stand in FL Paso,
who is now with the EOsslyu hotel
in Los Angeles, asking Have you
got your hunting license yer lie
adds. Il have received mine and II
entities me 20 hunt Germans - no
more quail, doves or rabbits for me
Dr. Nagruder concludes that he has
come within the grasp Of the draft
eEmma Goldman seyvE on over
nIls,~ says a newspaper heading
It's rather early TO sew ones self
in for the winter.
There's too much democracy and
too little efficiency in this draft
method OF ours.
The galley boy says II some OF
these fellows knew as much as he
does. they wouldn't be marrying 10
keep from going 10 war
NOT CHANGE THE DANGEROUS CHAR
ACTER or A ROAD HOUSE.
Miss Martha Martinez. housekeeper
at Hotel sheldon, one Of the first FL
Pasoaus TO forward comfort bags lor
the soldiers in France. is in receipt
OF a very interesting letter from one
Of the recipients Of her thoughtful
ness, showing what cheer and happi-
ness these little tokens carry TO the
men who are going to the trenches
kindly pardon my pencil;
saws the letter. which opens with
the salutatI0n Ny dear unknown
friend, % but at present I haven't
better facilities. in fact, faCili-
ties Of the poorest as you may
we'll imagine But I am now in
possession Of the comfort bag
with your card Of good wishes
and God speed enclosed
II can imagine nothing that 7
have more use for, nothing that I
hold dearer, my friend believe
me, because Il was the only token
Of good wishes and friendship on
the eve OF my departure from the
good old Z. s. A. that I received
s.I have been a soldier quite
aWhIle-have served In the Phil
ippines. and Hawaii and with
Pershing in Mexico and now I am
going back to him, across the
seas. Your mementO is one Of
the kindesr things that I can re-
call I'm my service IN the army, at
least from a civilian-you know
the majority Of civilians IN FL
Paso were like an iceberg to-
wards a soldier.
George ". Raglan
They can't trot 'em out any finer
in appearance than Henry Swearin-
gen in that new uniform. II he is
not kidnapped before he goes to
France. the chances are 10 TO one
that some of the fair sex OF that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-11

~ Is development in q mining way
X are in progress right under the
IL very nose of El Paso, though
without much noise. The Phelps
Dodge company, which recently took
over all the properties in the Organ
mountain district northeast Of Las
Cruces. IS working a large force Of
men on development work-almost a
hundred-snd considerable progress
Is being made.
Water is being pumped from the
Stephenson mine and al the
Memphis and Torpedo. shafts are be-
ing pug down The workers have all
ready gone down 800 feet and cross
cutting has started on that level
New equipment is being installed az
both places, a large semi-Deisel en-
sine being put in at rpe Torpedo,
vi ich has always been one OF the
most promising properties in the dis
rrict, and, incidentally. rather cen
rrally located The district is IN
watered by tunnel cut into the
mountain below the Bennett-Stephen-'
son mine. This is a work that cost
q great deal in the early days Of the
camp. and IL VIII be Of excellent ser
vice 20 the company now developing
the properties
Transportation IS a question that
viii trouble the district when ore is
taken out. Whether this viii be
solved by building a GOOD wagon road
and using trucks for hauling the ore
70 DOua Ana OF by the construction
Of a railroad branch from DOna Ana
10 Organ. about Is miles, is not
known. Il IS possible however, that
The railroad win be built
Liberty loan bonds purchased by
III FnaHnaHHE earlier
be delivered the latter part Of August
OF about the first Of September. ac-
cOrding TO the best Information OBJ
tainable by the FL Paso banks. FL
been making inquiries and the banks
have been asking the reserve bank
at Dallas for Information. Edgar
Kayser. cashier OF the First National.
received word yesterday that &c was
possible the bonds might be ready
for delivery this month; II not. then.
the information said, they would be
delivered early in September
Nobody in FL Paso should com
plain Of the heat said Winchester
Cooley, president OF the Rio Grande
Valley bank, who has just returned
from a trip east as far as Boston.
Wherever 7 went he continued. 81
found IL not warm but hot, and hot
ter than we have IL here. The abb
sence OF humidity in FL Paso makes
the heat far more enduraole than
hack east. where there IS so much
humidity that the heat Is Sitting.
Mr.. Cooley says he found business
good and every confidence among the
financiers in the future. All are
looking for big business this fall.
Conservation Of food is being dis
cussed everywhere, he says, but there
is no effort 10 curtal the spending
OF money in legitimate channels in
other ways. Ted" says Fred Field
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-11
Why The ''Subway" Would Not
SoEUe The Crossing Nuisance
LContInued ION y OneI

lem IS NOT necessarily final. nor is 81
necessarily a correct solution
The remedy proposed Doc this case is
almost lf not quite as bad as the
slider tu1r what is proposed 90 be
done can never be uuLOue. once Do is
am accomplished fact. ir would seem
that the risk is too great 10 take in
view OF the general doubt that exists
as 20 the ultimate satisfaction TO be
given by the proposed plan when
IN doubt. don't is very good max
i'm TO apply TO The present situation.
ChamiFaI Argument.
The CldulZal argument against
the belt line plan is not tenaole- There
is nothing in the ChamiEal question
that would interfere with the belt
line plan. nor IS there any merit i'm
the argument that the same trouble
would exist with respect 20 traffic
between El Paso and Juarez as now
exists in the business center luaI-z-
for one thing. is neither SO large uo-
important now as t. was 80 years ago.
nor IS there any reason TO believe that
JuareZ viii ever be an important city.
Moreover, the people Of FL PasO are
going 10 continue 70 reside in the
north Of FL Pas1 and can never. for
that reason. cougest the streets on
the way 90 Mexico as they now do
ON the WY 20 their homes from the
present business center.
Would Make Two Cities
7 think that. II the subway is con-
struc-ed. five years hence viii see the
business district Of e. Paso removed
10 the north Of the tracks This may
be in the end the best thing that
could happen; but I would regret to
see FL Paso divided into two business
centers. II would not make any diff
ference how many residence districts
we have but 7 cannot think OF any
thing more 20 be depiOred than TO see
FL PaSo's business district Cur iu
twain, and q future Fl Paso with two
business districts fighting each other
on every public question that arises.
" " Fg-7T gers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-11

"HE socialist party has sent
broadcast millions OF leaflets
Il and pamphlets counseIing peo-
PIE TO put themselves in conflict with
the law OF the land The following
is an example OF a Socialist pamphlet
headed Down with Conscriptiou":
"Couscription IS the worst form
OF Involuntary servitude. The
conscription law which the VIII
son administration intends TO put
into effect proposes that the
Young men Of this nation shall be
taken from their homes against
their viii and sent to the trenches
OF France to murder and be muir
dered i'm a war over the COM
mercial interests OF the capitalist
class.
Every man who is determined
to uphold the dearest right of
personal liberty every man who
refuses to become a victim OF the
war declared by the government
to protect the millions loaned the
allies by the capitalists Of this
country should refuse to register
for COnscription.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-11

classes or Migrants. and ir is a credit
10 the city government that the UNI
ceslra1les are kept out, in view of
disorders occurring I'm many Orhe-
cities as q result Of labor troubles.
said E- a shaw. Of san Francisco
This little city is one OF the quiet
est and Cleauest places that I ever
visited and that is saying a great
deal for a border town Fl Paso has
a name all over the United States for
being one OF the most prosperous
towns IN the entire country. and 7 ann
not bit surprised TO see the business
going on iu this city
"JuareZ. while 60 may be- as wide
open as formerly. does not seem 20
draw the big crowds Of tourists who
usad 20 visit the little city said c. g.
Burn The political troubles OF
Mexico. OF course. are responsible for
this Many Americans fear that dis
orders may occur at any time, all
though the town has now been quiet
for mrn-hs-"
There is a scarcity OF good post
office clerks as a result OF recruirui-
activity" said postmaster E s. Shell
ton. -I have already lost five eX-
perienced men from my force and z
expect another 20 60. IL is with great
difficulty that the equilibrium OF the
office is maintained when so many
experienced men are taken away