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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
Vital Statistics


W.u T. Turner 20 wears old. ~ Tulsn
mud Als. Frnnces Gibson "a wears old
d, knnsVs rity Mo
Hobart Grecn Fl venrs old and AJt.s
\t..t \ii.hty,u mann, ptIuh,p,u md
Wuiin,n r;nss n yeu,s nld and Mis-.
Vpry GaIlnmorr IA ,rrrs old nnD, ot
Chprt,V
glrth.
Nlr ppo NPrs Grover Wall sos East
AR and AIrr frank WestcrrApr. g10l
East Ninth street BOY
Mr. you'd Mrs. -. = hsham mss
Ensi flghth street, "A ho,
Fo Mr and Mrs Robert W Mnup0n
ne Eust T,uth strrV a boy
--
Nrs Willie u Miller ~ trnIs old
Trinidad, col
Hiram + Butler, io years hlh okla
homn city
Julian e lliuds, 70 years old Silver
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
FEEDERS ACTIVE
At STOCKyARDS
Weaker Tendency on ALI But
Best Hog Offerings
RECEIPTS TODAY.

CATTLE-rickers and farmers are
fattening aJmels to Kill Feeders are
active In CIV Short fed medium steers
selling around top price N SO 90 Cows
and heifers are steady with plenty OF
sales.
Closing Quotations.
Pricts Of tho various grades OF cattle are
approximately ss follows.
HfaaFa-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12
WALL ST. GIVES
GRAIN STRENGTH


CHICAGO. Nu, 7. Corn rrlcos de-
vrluINd con ldrrghlr strength TODAY re-
fvcung tho upward tcudrucy " the New
which ranged from o. cent to n. cent
higher. mth December oi 81 la7s 10 81 30
and May at SINS 10 tlltls were fol
lowed by q moderate reaction from th"
top side OF the uitirl mug, buts hard
eued in value a. a rvull or hghluoss Of
rurnl offerings pruvislous took ou up.
ward swing impcurl D., gtllu strength. =
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12

Sulphur Officials Here ". steven
son, mayor, OF sulphur, okla, aud tht
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12

J T. Roehr. 1900 West Ninth street
two-stury frame dwelling. $1,000.
j VIII Rice, 62i Enst p'ifth street
frame garage, 800.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12

HOGS GENERALLY steady on good hogs
and weaker on other grades Prices
ranged from top fl7 35 to $4,000 l72D.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-12

tt25 oash huys big bargain In light new
piano. dnS West lst--Ady
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17
LATE BULLETINS

Petrograd, Aug. 1.-THE Russo
Swedish frontier, which was closed
recently. has been reopened.
Toxic, Thursday. Aug. rs tde-
Iayed) Five members OF the Jap
Gnese house Of representative
have been selected to 20 10 the
United States and study C0ndi-
ti0ns there
Winnipeg. Man.. Aug. L. Trad
ing in wheat for future delivery
will cease ON all grain exchanges
in Canada on Aug. 81. 0ficial no.
tice to this effect was posted to-
day.
Hegsingfors, Arg. IT, The gem
e-al strike has eaded.
Paris, Aug. H. The German Of
ficlal report Of merchant ships
sunk by submarines is exaggera--
cd 80 per cent according Ia re-
suits OF the conference Of admir-
ais of billed navies, which was
held at Paris july 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17
BRITISH PLANES
BOMB FOE TOWNS

LONDON, Aug 4T The admiralty an
nounces the successful Carrying out
yesterday CT a series 81 raids by ayia-
tors OF the rogal naval air service,
HHo dropped many tons 81 bombs on
military objective ia Belgium. The
0sten5 railway station and sidjres and
the Thourour railway junction were
attacked The aaraome At GhiRtelie1
was bombed and several dras were oh
served attacks from the air were
made on the airdomes Al EngeI ana
IytEerke. AIl the appliances returned
safely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17
K0RNILOFF SAYS
ARMY is BETTER
Russian Commander Declares Drastic
Measures Used on Forces Have
Brought Improvement

Petrcgrad. Aug. I7-Lieutenaut Gen
eraI EorniIoH the communicative
chief. iu au interview today said that
in consequence OF the energetic meas
ures taken the moral lighting capacity
Of the army had been considerably
strengthened He hoped for complete
regeneration of the Russian forces.
The general predicted operations on
q vast scale on the Rumapian front
and also. elsewhere. especially in the
north. where he indicated there was 2
possibility of combined land and sea
actions. He expressed the opinion that
another winter campaign was ineVsta-
HE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17
The War Today

The Germans made violent and
repeated efforts last night to re-
gain important positions recently
wrested from them by the French
and British. They regained some
small advantages on the Yerdun
front: otherwise the only result Of
their attacks WAS to add te the
heavy losses which they have SES-
tanned i'm their fierce local 0IeB-
Siye operations OF Late.
The British report three c0unfer
attacks against their new lines
near Loos. At the second effort
tie Germans gained slight sue
cesses st points. but were driven
back aeain and the third assault
failed 10 4hake the British defense.
Heavy artillery fighting Is report
cd I'm the Ypres sector. where the
British. after gaining high ground
i'm yesterdays attack on a nine mile
front we're finally pressed back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17

IN STUDY ON
P0PE'S PLEA


WASHINGTON. Aug President
Wilson and Secretary Lansing soon
viii begin a series Of important con
fereuces preliminary tu the response
To BE made to Pope Beuedict's peace
message Before the communication
goes forward the views af the entente
governments on the subject VII be
ascertained. This necessarily viii
take some time owing to- delays in
transmitting messages hE cables.
The pOnriH's peace note. the text Of
which reached the state department
by cable from the London foreign Of
flee late yesterday. is now before the
president. He probably viii give &c
close study before taking mp the sub
jeCt with Secretary Lansing
Premier Shows Britain Safe
I'm official and diplomatic circles
here today Premier Lloyd George
speech was regarded as voiaing the
views of the allies as to any discus
sion of peace His accounting Of food
supplies and the shipping situation as
affected by the submarine warfare was
also regarded as indicative of Great
Britain's safe position and strong at
titude
Others to Follow. Belief.
Ii was thought here that one of the
objects Of the rremfar.z sneach was
to sound out public sentiment pre-
lfmjnary 10 the formal RESPONSES to
be made TO The n1np-z note II is like
III that BubIfe men r. other allied
countries wis faI,oe. sesr
Time Needed. Says Germany.
Copenhagen. aug 1.-THE German
governments attitude on So important
3d. r7--,.,g:-4
l.79grr se+sr Aha r,,.- ,o~.f,.I 5lr.7,
Grafton. DartfcuTar1v as its decision
can oniv be taken ia -sr .erord with
Carr7a7v.s allies h s+atana0t n 4bfs
- '4s s1 80 go a5 = ~ oe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17
PLANES CRASH HIGH
IN AIR: ONE KILLED

Toronto. Ont. Aug 1.-TWO air
planes flying at high speed crashed
together sec feet in the air at the
Armour Heights aviation camp today,
one az the machines bursting into
flames and pluuging To earth. killing
HE aviator. Cadet s. H. D. Dorr. The
victims neck was broken and his
body badly burned The other avia-
tor whose name Is withheld by the
rayaI aying corps, was able To man
aee his machine and reached earth
safely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17
ALLIES HOLD
ADVANCE ON
YPRES FRONT
Gains Retained in Face Of
Enemy Counters-Ber
lin Admits Losses.

Paris. Aug. The Germans
last night attacked the new posi-
tions gained by the French on the
Steenbeke in Belgium. The war
Office announces that they were re-
pulsed completely. Vigorous GER
man assaults on the AisHe als0
were beaten back.
London, Aug. H. The Germans
made two counter attacks last
night against the new British poe
siti0ns near Lo0s. They gained
temporary success at some points,
the war office announces but sab
sequently the British line was re-
established.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17
ARMY TO USE $500
ON REPAIRS ABROAD

Washington, Aug. Organization
%. approximately $500 men under l62
officers. including three majors, into
l1-ea army units TO repair motor and
other sp0rtatlon the army viii use
la France and elsewhere was ordered
Today bar no hIur Of their disposition
"aa made They probably are de-
signed Eor use back of European bat
lie L-.nLs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17
MINE CHIEFS
FAIL TO TAKE
PART INMEET
ne Committee Present TO
Assist in Price Fixing
To Lose Mines?

Chicago. Aug. l7.-CoaI operators
had not appointed a committee 60 cor
operate when Justice Carter. coal con-
trolIer Of Illinois. began public hear
iugs here today with a view 10 fixing
reasonable prices.
AS originally contemplated such a
committee would have been empower
ed TO bind the operators to abide by
any price fixed by the controller. At
meeting q week ago committee OF
operators agreed to be bound, hnt it
speedily developed that they could not
control the rank and file
Another committee has been meet
ing day and night without coming to
definite decision. II met again this
morning but Justice Garter had aban-
doued any idea that q committee
would be appointed or that the oper-
ators would cooperate more than in
formally.
Face L0wden Threat.
The hearing was opened with the ass
sumption that little help could be eX-
pected from the operators. In the
background, however, remains Gov
ernor Lowden's threat to seize the
mines unless the operators come to
terms Lawyers for the operators
were at the meeting informally, it was
explained Committees were present
representing the railroads. the miners,
the retail coal merchants and the state
council Of defense.
aFix Prices Orders Lowden.
Governor LOwden said, Il am in
formed that the coal operators as
sembIed in Chicago intend to violate
their agreement I have advised Jus
tjce Carter 10 proceed with the hear
ing and fix fair maximum prices for
Illinois When these are fixed ] shall
expect the operators to comply"
Among close friends of the governor.
t was said. he is determined 10 seize
the mines if the operators remain OBJ
durate
Miners Back to Work.
Springfield ILL., Aug. 1T.-The
backbone Of the strike of drivers and
day men jn coal mines Of central and
southern Illinois, which has curtailed
the daily Illinois output by $4,000
tons. was broken today when a num-
ber Of mines resumed operation.
Reports received at The headquar-
bers Of the miners association and by
Secretary MacNaughton of the Hi
uols Coal Operators association indi-
Gated that more mines would be at
er-s.4-t. f-7s7r.r-s,ts+ and faaf h,s Monde =
practically all mines affected by the
ze-aIlygrft would las +ffrufug ont fhs
normal coal supply
Result harrington Order.
rha decision NV miners locste IN
return to work was brought abouf hv
Ghc positive order of President Frank
Harrington that drivers and day men
nailed froaa ne nniou ana their
4.Iarae allied More meetings we're
helms hafd rofav ~ miners, locals to
.r+ an fra harrington order
fs......,t ...,s.tg,,- F,oro-s
Az the opening OF tne nearing TO-
days with lHict Justice offn n Car
ter. Of the Illinois supreme court IN
the chair in his capacity as coal con-
tfoller COMMITTEES from the operat-
9T5 appeared WIFI "a lengthy report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17
MISSOURI MINES
FACING SEIZURE

81 Louis. Aug. IL Seizure of Mis-
sour coal mines and prosecution Of
missouri coal dealers on charges e.
floiating the state antitrust law wee
threatened by Attorney General Me
alexander in q formal statement this
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17
All Treaties Abroeated.

The proclamation declares that all
treaties, agreements and protocols be-
tween China and the central powers
have been abr0gated- It SAYS China
VIII respect The Hague convention and
the international agreements regard
ing the humane conditions Of the war
and in conclusion asserts thai ghina's
object i'll entering the war is to hasten
peace
Our people" says President Feng
Nwo Chang "haye not yet recovered
from the s8Herings due to the recent
political disturbances Calamity again
hefalIa us [. as president Of the re-
public, have profound sympathy for
our people when I consider their fur
L--aE .L.--nl.Iu-Es
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17
China JOINS
INWARAS AN
INDEPENDENT
NO Mention Made of Ass0
citation With Entente
Action No Surprise.

Pealug Tuesday. Aug "a lDeIayed.)
-Chlnass declaration Of war on Ger
many and Austria-Huugary beginning
at 10 a. No. today and the other d0cu-
meuts relating to the conflict do not
mention the association Of the Chinese
republic with the entente powers.
They indicate shat China S action viii
be entirely independent
The declaration of war aroused little
excitement in Picking or in other north
China cities. the long discussion of the
question having discounted its effect
The Netherlands minister to China
today took over the Austrian interests
and received the arms of The Austrian
guard. The doors OF the Deutsch Asia
tischa bank have teen sealed.
no Trouble over Action.
Chinese troops at Tien Tsin took over
the Austrian concession and the Ger
man bank and German barracks there
without incident
Regulations issued today NV the
Chinese government permit the depart
ura of Germans and Austriaus within
FIVE days. Registration within ten
days is required TO permit Teutons 10
continue doing business if il does not
affect China S welfare Enemy sub
jects are forbidden to travel without
permits The regulations also provide
for the inrernment Of troublesome
enemies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17

e was thought here that one of the
objects of the premiar.z speech was
TO sound out public sentiment pre-
lmjnary 20 the formal responses flo
be made 80 The p0pes note 1t IS like
" that public men tn other allied
L.-H.--ne WI E-L-n- ----
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17

A o ciated Praas|
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17

This newspaper asserts tbat il is
not aware of the German govern
ments attitude but that it believes
Continued on Page Three
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-17
ILInars - Il -.
Result tarTington Order.

Tire decision by miners locals t0
return to work was brought about by
the positive order of President Frank
Harrington that drivers and day men
who refused Sc go back would be eX-
PEELED from the union and their
places filled. More meetings were
being held today by miners locals tc
act on the Harrington order
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-13
WAS REAL MARRIAGE MARKET
Scene Of Yearly Pairing of OF
All EIlgibies.

Business often plays an important
part In the matrimonial market, espe-
cially in some parts of Europe, and an
old-time custom in Petrograd was once
responsible for the yearly pairing of
of all eligibles.
On Whitsunday afternoon the famous
summer gardens were thrown open for
the marriage mart. Girls and their
mothers, bachelors and their fathers
the entire population, In fact-thronged
the gardens for the purpose of finding
suitable partners.
The girls put on their prettiest
clothes, and wore their prettiest smiles,
and as they ~promenaded to and fro,
they and their parents kept a wary eye
for a suitable husband. The girl fire.
quently held some object of value In
her right hand as a symbol of what the
aspirant might be led to expect In the
shape of a dowry.
Sometimes it would be silver spoons
or a silver dish, or, in the case of one
OF humble means, a homely looking Jar.
When a favorable impression had
been made, the sutton would address
the girls companion-probably the
marriage broker or saleswoman whose
business 1t was to act as medium in
these transactions-and particulars Of
his name, address, age and prospects
would follow in due course.
The question of "her" dowry would
then receive consideration, and If the
union was a suitable one from all
points of view, the marriage saleswom-
an received a fee for her services.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-13
PIumbaao Mines.

Plumbago. Ceylon's most important
mineral product, is known all over the
world for Its luster, lu%bricating, polish
ing and binding qualities. In appear
ance it is a strong black crystalline.
There are now about 1000 plumbago
mines in Ceylon, including all the shall
low pits, open works and deep mines,
The depth varies from a few yards to
as much as 700 feet. Most of the
mines are worked by natives, the only
important one controlled by Europeans
being the Medapola. AT the majority
of the mines the only machinery used
is the dabare. This consists Of q long
wooden barrel with handles at each
end. Round this a rope is given two
or three turns, and a bucket is fas,
tened to each end. 1t is worked by
seven or eight men turning the han
dies.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-13
National Waste.

Five years of drumming into the
public the tremendous wastes of fire
carelessness has apparently had little
effect. 1t probably will take a war
such as the n into which the country
is now plunged. with its measures of
national economy, to correct wasteful-
ness which has cost millions in money
and countless lives. The extent of this
waste is presented graphically by the
actuarial bureau of the National Board
of Fire Underwriters, which has just
completed IN investigation of 100000
fires in the United States. The report
lays 21.4 per cent of the blazes to
strictly p~reventable causes, 37.9 per
cent to partially preventable causes
and 40.7 per cent to unknown causes,
largely p~reventable. 1t is another IL
l~ustration of the notorious fact that
America saves at the spigot and
wastes at the bung. Fire prevention
and food economy in these days of ma
tional saving should go hand in hand.
Exchange.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-13
NATURE FIXES NO AGE LIMIT
Man Who Lives Carefully Can Retain
Vitality and Endurance lndef-
niteIy, II is Claimed.

Three score years and ten," tradi-
This must be divided into three pc
RODS to include preparation, efficiency
and decay, each period lasting nearly
% years. With the athlete, it is still
more severe. Few men at thirty-five,
1t is said, have the reserve vitality and
endurance that they had at twenty
five. Therefore the edict has gone
forth that at thirty-five the athlete
must let up in violent competitive
work and gradually back put of the
front ranks.
But there Is no scientific evidence
to show that this is necessary, says
Popular Science Monthly. The human
body is simply an ~assemblage OF, cells,
which must be kept active, without be-
ing overstrained and nourished with
out being overfed, In order that they
may be able to resist the attacks of
microscopic enemies which cause dis
ease and decay. Under favorable con-
ditions these cells will live indefinitely
without showing signs of & of loss
of vitality. Therefore the conclusion
is reached that the "three score years
and ten" are not fixed by any natural
law, but rather by the conditions I'M
der which men live and by their per-
sonal habits. The athletic champion,
then, who lives under the best by
gienic conditions and observes the law
of temperance in all things and at all
times, should be able to "sit tight" on
his pedestal so long as he desires.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-13
Winnemucca Is Years Ago Today
From The Daily Silver State

9 A wnnemucca poet has burst into song. This is a sample of his
clay. called THE Summer Girl:
. She wears our suspenders,
9 Coats and shirts, but don't fret,
{. She can't light a match
2 As a man does-Just yet
2 Miss Maggie Wilkinson arrived last evening from Ten Mile, Oregon.
4. Miss Allie Minor, who has been teaching school for some time at
Q Tuscarora, is visiting Winnemucca friends.
9 w. j. Bell is down from his mines at Spring City
9 Thad Hoppin came in from Willow Greek yesterday 70 meet his wife
? whom he expects to arrive o IN the train from the West today.
9 The town is alive with delegates to the Silver Convention which
Q will be held here o the 18th inst
o q @ o o @ q o . q o o o o 90 o @ @ o o o @ O o o @ . o
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-13
Choices OF Beverages.

The station agent at a small town
included In his usual requisition for
supplies two wooden pals, which were
furnished forthwith. Some time later
an official of the railroad company on
a brief tour of inspection stepped into
the new home of the two wooden pals.
He was both startled and amused at
observing a handmade sign tackled
neatly above the utensils In question,
reading: "These pals for fire and
drinking water.--lndianapolis News
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-16

he lister g off o sch h &C a
BY h mattel
d nj dk EOS ne
sleeve NJ In ut like hem
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-16

Choice of DOL
serges, whip cords,
fine poplins, novel
ty check suits in
the popular greens,
navys, tans, copen.
Made in the very
newest belted and
Nor f ok models.
Priced very special
Off Saturday at
$11.75.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-16

Representing t h e
best styles, materi-
al and workman
ship. Every fash
ion a b | e m o d e ]
S m a TT Norfolks,
plated and plain
tailored made of
strictly all wool
poplins, gabardines'
etc. All colors at
! $14.75.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-16
S16-S18 Spring \ $3.50 Springjl S25 and $50
SUITS SUITS SUITS
s11.75 $14.75 $3.50

Made of the finest
| quality all 90 |
poplins finest CAB
a / d i n c S, nj e n S
wear serges, etc.
| Beautifully m a d e
in every new and
wanted style. Your
choice of any col
or. Priced for Sat
urday special for
only $3.50.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-16

New S W a & 6 e r t
spring models in
stylish whip cords,
all wool poplins &
gabardines in the
fashionable ne W
spring shades, de-
veloped in wonder
full sport and dress
models. Over 800
to choose from.
Special at $9.75.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-16

Made OF fine all
wool poplins, fine
French serges in
the new side and
box plated effects.
Come In all sizes
from Is to "A. Your
choice of any color.
Priced specially for
this sale Saturday
at a large saving at
$7.75.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-16

Made of finest all
wool poplins, fine
mems wear serges,
fine wool velours
in the most beauti-
full styles. Guar.
anteed Peau De
Cygne lined. Come
in every wanted
color. Your choice
in this lot Saturday
at $3.50.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-16

For every occasion
in brilliant color
ings and new fab
RIGS. Fashionable
serges, all wool
poplins, wool ve-
lours and mixtures
made in the new
barrel oc k e t S.
Coats that you will
be asked SIS any
where. Sat. $12.75.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-26

Pioneer IgIoo Hotel. Rooms 5OC and up. Large Reading Room for guests. Mrs. Jno MonOhan, Prop.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-26

Yesterday a number of friends oi John M'Givney Were kind enough to present uim with a beautiful old ivory fob, a pendant in gold eX- quisitcly engraved expressing the purpose of the gift. Such pre- sensation W wholly unloked for and all the moro keanly appreciated by the recipient who had no proper words then CT now to express his hearty appreciation of this gift
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-26

YoulI get it right in the Worker