davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04
DOWNING STREET,

Downing street, which has been the
focus of the worlds attention, is named
after Sir George Downing. whom Pepys
called "a perfldious rogue and of
rogues he was a pretty good judge.
Downing was the son of a Puritan gen
tleman who had emigrated to Salem in
New England, was born in 1923, and
was second in the graduate roll o.
Harvard In 1912. Soon after this he
returned to England with an aecommo-
dating conscience and a boundless am
bition. He got to know the protector,
Cromwell, by whom he was appointed
chaplain to the regiment IF which tile
regieide, Colonel Okey was commander,
then he graduated as scoutmaster- gem
eral Of the parliamentary army. be-
coming eventually England's am a ssa-
dor to the Netherlands. But Downing
was not so prejudiced in favor of Puri-
tanism Though he had done the
lacqueing to Cromwell's coach'D as to
be unable to accept a post under the
government of Charles II. with the re-
suit, as Mr.. Pascoe says, that he at
tanned to diplomatic rank. knighthood.
baronetcy; all that parcel of land now
named Downing street and III
the houses thereon erected by himself.
and the last, not least. e $4,000 ESQ we
are told In bonds and good sterling
English" Upon this parcel of land lie
built some houses, in one of which he
lived. and 1t is probable that the dining
room of that ''perfidious rogue" George
Downing. is now the cabinet room of
No. 10, Downing street.--London To-
day.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04
Military Safeguard

AS between the worst Industrial
ideal and the worst military ideal the
latter is to be preferred. The worst
industrial ideal is the accumulation of
huge fortunes, the triumph of a mon
eyed aristocracy. the building of
few palaces and yachts and the degra-
dalton and enslavement of the multi
tude to the level of beasts of burden.
The worst military ideal would make
of q nation a vast we'll organized,
well drilled, well-fed, healthy and
contented army. Both ideals, as held
by their advocates, are selfish. The
military ideal would, for it's own ends,
improve the physical condition of man
kind, whereas the other would lower
that condition.
This country fortunately is not call
ed upon to chose between the worst
industrial and the worst military ideal
However, the time has come when eff
fective measures of national defense
must be adopted, and the citizens
should realize that a democracy has
less to fear from the man on horse
back" than from the man in the steam
yacht. 1t has indulgently accepted and
encouraged the latter. Plutocracy is
already established, though not In a
virulent form. If, however, the ma
ton gives itself over completely to in
dustrialism it is likely to develop seri-
Gus evils that it has not yet encount-
cred
Besides being a safeguard of nation
al institutions, the military ideal is
real protection against the encroach-
ments of oVerweening industrialism
Men disciplined in the military system
are not necessarily trained for war
they are, rather, trained to prevent
war. Nowadays wars do not arise from
the mad ambitions of rulers for mill
tary conquest. They come from the
industrial ambitions of trade barons-
the desire for merciless industrial con-
quest. The American nation wants
democracy in all things, including its
industrial system and it's military sys-
tenn.
An American soldier brought order
out of chaos in Cuba; another built the
Panama canal. A naval captain dis
covered the north pole. The history
Of our army and navy is filled with
such achievements. And universal
military training, the only democratic
system, would bring to our young men
efficiency and lofty character stand
ards without impartng the false no.
tons of military caste that the reg
ular army system builds and sustains.
Universal military training would give
us not an army Eager for war, but an
army trained for the higher accom-
plishments of peaee.-Chicago News.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04
LEGION Of HONOR
T0F|RST SOLDIER
ENTERING fort
Exploit of Paul Dumont in
the Verdun Fighting Wins
Him Coveted Honor From
the French.

With the French Armies. Jan. 49,
(By MaiD--Paul Dumont, who was to-
day decorated with the cross of the
Legion of Honor for being the first
soldier to enter Fort Douaumont on
oct 25 when it was retaken by the
French, has the added distinction Of
being one of the youngest soldiers on
whom the decoration has been con-
ferred. Dumont is just 81 years Of
age.
Aside from the being the first SOL
der to fight his way into Douaumont.
Dumont captured as prisoners, the
German commander and his entire
staff, consisting Of a captain and two
lieutenants, together with % German
soldiers.
1t was only few months ago, that
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04
BY RICHARD e. RANDALL, Secretary
VIE BOISE Young Mems Chris
tan association was organized
in 1900. The intensity Of its ac-

tivity can best be judged by it's
product. Since its inception here in
this city five of it's membership have
gone out into association work, two in
to the secretaryship, two as physical
directors and one as religious work.
err. For years 1t was the leading asso-
citation of it's size in the northwest, and
everywhere on the Pacific coast one
can find members OF other associations
who got their first association exper-
fence here in Boise.
Nor is this all the association has
accomplished for In it's membership
today are to be found men who started
in as boys in the boys department and
who have linked with them in the
membership their own boys. 1t is i'm
possible to tabulate the influence of
it's spirit, statistics are cold at their
best; but in the lives of some of the
business men Of the city of Boise is
deep regard for the association; to IL
lustrate a young business man of the
city said in speaking to the secretary
the other day, Il would not be where
| am had 1t not been for the dormitory
of one Of your city associations
DORMITORY PLANNED.
SO far the association has not been
blessed with a doffnitofN. nat Is one
Of the working factors or the assocla-
ton that is being looked forward TO-
and ere long the young men OF BOISE
who are not IN homes ana the young
men who arrive in our city DAY py DAY
willNhave place OF the very pest TO ac-
commodate them at the lowest possible
price.
Yes we are In the business OF pullo-
ing men, ana out OF the gymnasium
have gone many whose lives Will DE
stronger and purer Tor the influence
that has been cast around them, out
of the Bible classes have gone young
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04

7T[E]IE Gl[F75 rh.ss !.
TmnF rMIS1nioF@ probably no
uuSS e'oo'yVuuA@ other gift
that will continue to charm aft
er years of delightful possession
with the same appeal as at the
first moment of giving.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04

gg91g6g]5igig5g5gS
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04
llllJ]lNU Il Y IF the gift be

W diamond -
should it not be one beyond re-
proach?' The vast majority Of
the Jewels we sell are those that
by specialists comparison cam
not be surpassed for beauty.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-04

A reputation cannot be achieved
by vain words. 1t is'the verdict
of time-the sum of past per-
formances-on a person or an
organization. 1t is the diamond
merchants principal asset and
his customers chief bond.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
Oklahoma City
Mouie Crowds
Show Loyalty
Audiences Spring to Feet
When National Air Is
Played,

Oklahoma City's war spirit is being
reflected in its theaters in a way strik-
ingly in contrast with three months
ago. Applause once was unknown but
recently Oklahoma City audiences have
reached stage where storms OF ap-
plause meet the appearance on the
screen OF uniformed soldiers or sailors.
The flashing OF flag causes a near
riot.
A few months ago when the Star
Spangled Banner" became best seller,
theater managers were dismayed when
the national air brought only strag-
Cling few to their feet and the greater
part of the audiences wondered what
the rubes were standing up for. rs
different now The opening strains OF
20, say can you sec" spring the audi
ence to its feet as one man.
Perturbation OF marching troops is
favorte theme with movie crowds
The soldiers do not necessarily have
wear the khaki of Uncle Sam to get a
hand. A picture of Belgium's war
riors was flashed on local screen
the other night and was greeted with
an applause that precluded any mistake
as to brothcrly feeling between Ameri'
ca and the remnant OF the armies bat
tling under King Albert's banner
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
Teutonic Raider
Fools Britishers
at African Port

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2b.--Arch-
deacon b. Potter OF the church OF Eng
land, arrived here last night from
abroad Archdeacon Potter is in charge
of the provinces OF Syria and Cyprus.
with headquarters 4, Jerusalem. In dis
cussing the naval situation in eastern
waters, he stated that a few weeks ago
a German raider came into Capetown.
flying the Swedish flag, managed to
pass the rigid inspection OF the Brit.
ish officials and was proyiSioncd and
eoaled. He stated that the vessel then
left for the Indian Ocean and a shor,
time aiterward sunk the British steam
er Worcestershire, near Ccylon. shortly
after the archdeacon had lett that YES
sci at by port.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
Navy Recruits
Must Wait for Call

All recruits from the Oklahoma dis
trict for the navy, with the exception %
firemen, first and second class ma
chinists, landsmen for electricians anc
previous service men, will hereafter
be sent to their homes after enlistment
to await the call by the navy depart.
ment TO training stations. This fact
was announced this morning by Lieu,
{. 5. Vanderbeck OF the navy station
The action was made necessary because
OF the crowded condition of all train,
ing stations There are now 1900 blue
jackets training Tor service at the sta
ton at Great Lakes, III.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
FEDERAL BUREAU
TO MOVE HERE
Animal Industry Headquarters
to Change June |,

Headquarters OF the federal bureau Of
animal industry for Oklahoma will be
moved again TO Oklahoma City on June
! or shortly thereafter, according to ad-
vices reaching here todsy from Nc
Alcster. where the bureau offices have
been maintained for the last nine
months. DR.. w. L. Hiatt. in charge OF
the bureau at McAlester, received or
derS for the move today.
The offices were formerly located here
in the federal building but were trans
ferred because OF the scarcity OF space
The retranSfer is the result of a work
ing agreement between the federal and
state departments of agriculture.
II is understood that DR. L. ]. Allen
of Fort Worth is to take charge of the
bureau work IN Oklahoma
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
GAULT ARRAIGNS
SPECUlA0RS IN
FOOD AND GRAIN
tcon,lnued From Page one.)


eral department Of agriculture, show
the prices paid for Oklahoma wheat
crop of 1910:
'In 1915 Oklahoma produced 2,S4l.-
600 bushels of wheat. Prior to October
|, 70 percent or 0,l0S,00O bushels, was
marketed at an average price of Sl.0S
per bushel In October, percent or
9l8,0O0 bushels was marketed at Sl.42
per bushel; in November, g percent,
or loSJ0O0 bushels was marketed at
Sl7l per bushei; in December
percent or 10000 bushels. was mar
ketcd at Sl66 per bushel; in January,
3 percent, or $4,000 bushels, was mar
keted at $3.50; in February, 2 percent,
or SSl 600 bushels, was marketed at
sl6S; in April, 2 percent, or $1,000
bushels. was marketed at Sl8.
"Of the total wheat crop of Oklahoma
in 1916, IS percent was sold at an aver
aye price OF 80 cents per bushel; W
percent of the total wheat crop was sold
at an average price of Sl.2l per bushei,
and u percent OF the crop at an aver
age price OF Sl.bo per bushel.
e234 Profit.
"The average price the farmer OBJ
tanned for the 1915 wheat crop was
SIP per bushel On the basis OF to-
days market of $40 per barrel for flour
he pays the merchan, $3.50 for the pro-
ducts contained from the bushel OF
wheat, or 25S more than he received
from the wheat originally. OF this
amount "a cents is the actual cost ol
manufacture, leaving a clear profit OF
S.A on a bushel of wheat, which is alb.
sorbed in its travel from the farmers
bin until il reaches him in its manu-.
factured state.
"The $2A profit derived after the de-
duction of the "a cents for milling I,
double the amount that the produce,
actually received for the grain deliv
cred to the elevator
The man who produces the food
stuffs and products that 20 to make uI
the manufactured article concludes III,
statement. seems not to be considered
except as a patriot, II is extremely dit
fioul, to make the individual realiI,
that Il is his duty TO protect his coun
try during his eoun,ry's need unde
such conditions. Patriotism oanno
thrive on an empty stomach"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
aED CROSS TO
SEEK $4,000
IN THIS CITY
Campaign viii Be Waged Dur
Ing Week Of June 18,

One hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars is the sum that will be asked OF
Oklahoma City when this city, as com
snanded by the president OF the United
States, observes National Red Cross
week beginning June lS.
This announcement was made this
morning by G. F. Oxlcy, field agent
from Denver of the Mountain DIVISION
of the American National Red Cross.
100 Million Asked.
The president has asked that the
American nation give SlOOWOOD to the
Red Cross council for relief work on the
battlefields of Europe. Mr.. Oxley be
iieves that Oklahoma City'S share OF
that amount is fully $lSOOW.
Plans are already under way TO bring
about the desired results. Every church
In the city will aid in the work All
industrial institutions with more than
five employees will agtate the cause
Every individual. whether old or young,
rich or poor, will be appealed to. Sac
rificc from everyone will be expected
In order that relief funds, which are
SO badly needed at this time, may be
sent forth from Oklahoma City.
Ministers to Meet.
A meeting OF the Ministerial alliance
for next Tuesday afternoon at ! 80
o'clock in the First NJ +. church has
been called in order that ways and
means to aid in the local Red Cross
work may be discussed. Plans for Red
Cross Sunday in the city, which has
been set for June g. will be discussed III
detail.
Edna Holland, head nurse at the Uni
versity hospital, will have charge OF a
committee to arrange for holding class
es in elementary hygiene, preparation OF
dressing and dietetics. Miss Holland
will establish headquarters in the
Chamber of Commerce building next
Monday She will select Red Cross
nurses for instructors. There are TWEEN
ty-six in the state and seven IN this
city, according to Miss Holland.
@ Young Women Active.
Work, under the supervision OF Miss
Ethelyn Johnson at the Red Cross
booths and tents that have been cstab
lished in the Lee Huckins hotel and in
several of the office buildings and de
partmcnt stores, is progressing well.
More than 500 has already been Sc
cured for the work OF mercy in this
manner. Yesterday $74 was donated,
Governor Williams yesterday visited
the tents and booths and expressed
appreciation on behalf OF the state OF
the work being done by the girls in
charge The governor also indorset
the plan to extend the tent campaign
throughout the state.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
North Broadway to
Get White Lights

A letter from the Broadway white
way" committee OF the Chamber OF
Commerce was mailed today to $50
property owners on North Broadway
notifying them that a contract had been
signed with the Oklahoma Gas and
Electric company for the installation OF
white way" fixtures from Grand ave
nue. to Sixth street. These fixtures will
be put in at the earliest possible date.
A. o, Campbell is chairman OF the COM
uittre
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
Out-of- Town Roses
to Be Shown Here

Much interest is being manifested in
the rose festival TO be held in the par
Lors OF the Lee-Huekins hotel on May
~, afternoon and evening. A large
number of exhibits is expected
Mrs. ]. A. b. Oglevy OF Edmond,
Mrs. +. l. Rexroat OF Guthrie, and
Mrs. Suatton ID. Brooks OF Norman
have notified the committee in charge
tina, they will have exhibits
Mrs. w. 6. McAtce went to Cheka-
sha this morning and Mrs. Ben Rags
dale went TO FL Reno in an effort to
secure exhibits from those places No
charge will he made for entering the
flowers and everyone is urged to send
IN a large exhibit.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
Help of Chamber
Employees Offered
to u. S. Government,

A communication was received hy the
Chamber of Commerce this morning
from the United States chamber Of com
metee notifying the local chamber ,ha,
the national body had placed their en-.
tire system and employees at the disposal
OF the government TO aSSis, in the con.
duct of the war The local Chamber
OF Commerce was asked 20 do likewise
Secretary Leroy Gibbs answered ,ha,
the Oklahoma City Chamber OF Com.
merce would gladly assist the govern.
mcnt in any way possible and that the
entire office force was at the disposal of
the government II they were needed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26

of Oklahoma were perfectly reconciled
to the selective plan and we're getting
their affairs into such state as to 60
where wanted
The Volunteers.
Lads from this district who were
added TO the list OF those who have
volunteered were as follows this morn
ing;
Army-Water NJ. Crane and Louis
B. Jackson, both from Muskogce.
Navy-Grant Raymond and Clifford
Bender, Oklahoma City; d. NJ. Boyle
and Edward Sherman. Tulsa.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
l,500 Miners Obey
Order to Strike

JEROME. Atis., May 76--Union
leaders announced that 1900 miners
obeycd the y,rike order issued by the
Jerome local union and Representatives
of the International Union OF Miners
to enforce demands for recognition Of
the union by the copper mining com.
panies In this district.
They asserted only 900 Of the i,i0O
employees Of the United Verde. larses,
pf the mines affected by the strike
order were working today. Many OF
the smaller miaes were forced TO close
ldown o. . result OF employees joining
- s>gika unioa leaders said
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26

Building Permits.
West and nught, dwelling, 1918 FAs,
Twelfth street. 81 $50
J. " struck. dwelling. 1921 West Thlr.
ty-sevcnth street, $4,000
oscar white. dwelling. 1924 West Twen-
ty-first street. $4,000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
FEW VOLUNTEERS
OFFER SERVICES
People Resigned to SeIeCtive
Draft, Thinks VanderbeCk,

The probability that no more volun-
teers in any branch of the military
service after June S will be accepted
has had no visible effect on recruiting
for the army, the navy and the national
guard for the Oklahoma district since
this announcement was made by the
war department few days ago. -Four
men were enlisted in the navy at thI
local recruiting station this morning
and two at the army.
People Back Wilson.
THAT people of the nation arc con.
fident that the seleotive draft is the
only means whereby an adequate army
and navy can be raised and still pro-
tect home industries, was evidenced by
the fact that they so heartily indorsed
the presidents action" said Lieut.. {. s.
Vanderheck of the navy this morning.
Contrary 10 my past opinions on the
subject, the navy will also be supplied
with men through the selective draft.
II is very probable that. after June s,
there will he no opportunity for any
one 10 volunteer in any branch of the
military service"
Mr., Nanderbeck said the young men
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
Vital Statistics
Marriage Licenses.

t'ltNutb
Kenneth ". Reynolds 30 years old,
Weatherford, Okla. and Ruby Rodcn, n
years old Lone Wolf. Okla
II W Blcvins, q years old. Oklahoma
city, and Bertha ilofford, rs years old
Oklahoma city
Blrths.
Mr. and Mrs Robey Hudson. ios West
A, son.
Mr., and Mrs Leo H. shaw, bla West
II street daughter,
Deaths
Vivian Wynne, l-yehr- daughter o,
Mr. and Mrs. w G. Wynne. 7ot East
Third street
j. c. Young.
Tho body ot e Young, GO year. old
who died In Houston. TEXAS, Thursdal
M the home Of his daughter, Mrs Chat
| ham, viii arrive In oklahoma City thi
afternoon. Rural will take place In FNir
lawn cemetery Immediately after the AT
| rival
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
Kaiser Beware!
Germany Enlists
For War Seruic,
Let the kaiser beware,

Let the kaiser beware
Germany - Marvin Lee Germany
bought liberty loan bond here yes,ct-
day
Now comes Mary !. Germany OF 604
South Robinson street TO register for
war service. She applied this morning
at the Oklahoman building for posi-
ton to succeed some man called from
home for military duty.
She states that she wishes to assume
some clerical position in retail gro
Gerry.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
GUM AND CANDY GIVEN
RED CROSS WORKERS

Many gifts of candy, chewing gum and
many other good things to eat to the
girls in charge OF the Red Cross tent
campaign that is being waged this week
make life more pleasant FOR the work.
ers. The girls are in receipt Of hun
drcds of gifts of every nature. from
,oo,hpicks to large boxes OF candy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
Fish Fry at Lawton.

LAWTON. Okla, May 26.--(Spe-
cial)-Ihe Lawton Rod and Gun club
held A. big fish fry and banquet Fri
day night, when more than 200 guests
and members were entertained The
fish. all OF which were caught Friday
were hooked in Medicine creek and
above the big dam. More than 100
pounds of fish were used.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-26
Travelling Parties
to Be Discontinued

Lieut.. c. s. Nanderbeck OF the local
navy recruiting station has received
orders to discontinue sending out trav-
cling parties to secure recruits for the
navy, after the present party returns
home June ~, until further orders arc
given.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-11-09
U. S.-JAPAN ADOPT !.
OPEN DOOR POLICY

washington.-Ja and the United
States have reached complete agree
ment in regard TO China, and at the
same time have arrived at clear
understanding as TO military naval and
economic cooperation In the war
against Germany.
This momentous development was
announced by Secretary Lansing, who
made public notes exchanged between
him and Viseount Ishii. the special
Japanese ambassador, formally record.
ing an agreement recognizing that
Japan has a special interest in China,
but pledging the independence and
territorial integrity of the great east
ern republic and reaffirming the doc
trine OF the open door" for commerce
and industry.
In a statement accompanying the
note Mr.. Lansing said viscount Ishii
and the members of his mission. now
on their way home. had performed q
service of the highest value to the
United States, as well as to Japan, by
clearing away misunderstanding
which, IL unchecked. promised to de-
velop a serious situation in the far
east.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-11-09
O. X. FOOD REGULATIONS
Excessive Prices Charged by Small
Retailers to Be Eliminated,

Washington. - Regulations govern
ing the handling of foodstuffs under
the licensing Of manufacturers and
dealers were approved BY President
Wilson and will be put into operation
by the food administrator.
The principal subjects of the rules.
a food administration statement sets
forth, are: ITO limit the prices chare-
ed by every licensee to reasonable
amount over expenses and to forbid
the acquisition of speculative profits
from rising market"
Elimination of excessive prices
charged by small retailers who are
not subject TO license win be accom-
pIished by rule forbidding licensees
to sell food TO any person who charges
excessive profits.