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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Number OF Votes
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Now, then II Oklahoma had a preferential primary law
which caused Canddsfcs and y to be dropped after the
above count should be concluded the action OF the law
might be unfair to Candidate G. The friends OF that cand
date might claim that their man who was third in the race,
would draw most Of the support Of Candidate d. who. OF
course, must be dropped as tho only way to begin the
elimination OF candidates.
It will be observed in the figures above that the three
candidates to enter he second contest would he quite close
together based the first Just where the votes Of
the low would go could not bc ioetod, although he
would naturally not wish to be dropped in OF the fact
that his claim would be tina, he would get good deal
than onethrd Of the votes that to the low and
would therefore get the nomination the second primary
So since II unfair to drop candidates after the
first vote wisdom will be needed to devise a law IN
Oklahoma that will be fair and yet result tire
series of ballot contests
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

This IS queer world Worrying
over the fact that she is lat makes the
IA, woman ta,lct and worrying over
the fact that she is thin makes thin
woman thinner
Love is something that makes girl
leave a good home and change her
name so she can get a chance to cook
three meals for an ornery man
II IS hard to keen a mans attention
when YOU are arguing about the tariff
ON a sunny corner and a lo, Of girls
m silhouette skirts are passing by
WHY IS 1t ,ha, the things we like e.
DO most are the things we are told We
must not do3
\ man may talk boSSv 10 his vile
when they are out IN public But he
has 10 take It all back when they get
home.
Father isn't So blamed particular
about his personal appearance. Rut
Mother knows that he would use her
toothbrush to clean his nailS il he
couldn't ind ANYTHING else
When the bride begins to le, her
| store hair lie around where her hus-
band can see it, 1t is sign tha, the
HONEYMOON is over.
During the engagement she regards
him as god Rut later on she i,
liable 20 regard him as a dnormat
Relorc they are married she lets on
that she can't smell beer on his breath
But IS i' different after they are mar
ricd
\ Princess will proudly wear a half
dozen tcn.ycnt store diamond rings
But she would feel di,graccd Il She
had ,o wear a ihlmhlc
II makes difference tn pirl
whether her ankles are big lus, above
het feet OF lust below her knees
What has beyorc Of the old fashion
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
THE WORKER IN THE CAGE.

A GOOD many people express lot of sympathy for the
poor bank teller who is forced to work inside Of a
metallic six fee, square and who cannot roam all over
the building during business hours Why bless YOU that
chap in the cage has the finest place to work in this
whole world
1t happens that the in. tho cage is not visited by
people who, while they Of the right sort and cordial
enough remain too long IN office when the man in
eharge o the office has few chairs in convenient
places to be occupied by those people of poor Judgment,
VINO nave lot OF time to chat and cannot comprehend
that possibly business man has work to do
Don't extend your sympathy to the man who works in
me cage Save the sympathy for the man who has no
cage and can be reached b good people who are NOR,
soc'abe than wise While every business man and ,,,,v
editorial writer welcomes the cheerful visitor who
MS business quickly and does no, try to turn h,,.,,
Office into an afternoon conversational affair these bo,
cant get up much enthusiasm for the persons who ,,
tripping along in business hours and STAY and ,,,, and
Hsy. II sps sympathy is floating around 1t doesn't .,
- ~ worker in the cage He's 20, the mos, del,h,,,
bosce 10 the world in which to conduct his actiy,,e, ~
eo( having to as chairman Of the entertainment
essamittse
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

II observed that the courthouse reporter writes abou,
business at the courthouse being sandStl account
Of so many county officials attending the fair the eastern
part Of this county Presumably these gentlemen arc put
ting in their time in becoming proficient as Judge, of
livestock and poultry and grain Blu, would they be regu
lar patrons Of fairs they had decided retire from public
life at the conclusion OF their official terms
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
RIppIIN6RHYNE
GDM M0soR
I(opyiygbt I9(7
THE FAULT HUNTER.

THE most unfortunate Of men is he
who hunts for something wrong
who strains his car, again, again.
to hear the false note in song 'IiS
he who marks with gloomy eve the
bridal couple as they pass, and SAYS,
Their JOY will soon pass by and they II
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
SINGLE TAX AND THE WAR TAX.

WE OBSERVE with absorbing interest ,ha, our friend
" the other side OF the house WHO writr, editorials
for The Daily Oklahoman to know how the festive
,lngle taNer would raise revenues.
Well that's easy. II We had the single aA IN effect IN
all the countries of the world there would he such pros
pery such harmony, such hro,herly feeling such abolish
ing Of poverty that would be unknown. Ask us a
hard one.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

ed man who used to carry a bone ear
spoon N his vest pocket
Women behave better than men. But
luSt the same. We would hate to offer
4 girl her choice between having a
clear Conscience and having a clear
Complexion
a woman wants the animals pedigree
when She gets dog Blu, She isn't
that particular when she gets a huS
hand
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

What is the difference between a
hunter shooting swallows and horse
eating tender grass?
one shoots the swallows and thu
other swallows the shoots
What ~ the difference between Z
wl'chman on rainy day and mar
walking along a beach,
Ono is sanding the track and tn,
other is tracking the sand
What is the difference between a
balloon and a butcher selling meat
One sail, away and the other weighs
4 sale R I. Longicllow
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

Anyway, women do not chase men
like men chase women" said Mrs.
Gabb "a woman never proposes TO a
man She doesn't have TO-
"Of course She doesn't" agreed NJ
Gahh There's sucker born every
minute"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Yes, But Whsdda va Mean
Clinton 0ndD Citiren.O

We here wish to thank the kind
neighborS and friends who in any way
assisted us IN the death of Miss Lillian
Brantlcy Mr. and Mrs II. B Brant'
ley. Charles BrantlcN +. C. Granger
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Sharp-M ustsrd.

Miss Marjorie Sharp, OF Greenfield
Ohio and Alya Mustard. of Washing
ton {. H., Ohio, were married Las,
week.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Metcyl

In Columbus. s. C., the other day,
Policeman Odium arrested ]. II, CHM
Tor Stealing a ilivyer
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Fact

Don't let this warning go to waste,
Nou'll find that n Is true
Tint whom YOU have u dark brown taste
You're certain 10 feel blue.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Working Together

Two surgeons worked
ON Ezra LaNshun.
That's what We call
Co operation El- jay Fl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Lines Worth Remembering

Truth, like the sun submits to be
ohscurcd but, like the sun. only for a
time Bovce.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

Argentina is about to break with nation named Ger
mans What's the trouble; Has Germany been doing
something to the South American nation?
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Oh. Joy.

Rciotc the weather gets cool for that
sort oi thing, We are going down TO
Austin Springs, Tenn, and see a Mrs.
Wade Brooks
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

LET others work out their own ends.
Remember this" said Price
"A man can lose u lot OF friends
~ handing them advice"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Gosh

Maybc YOU knew or didn't YOU that,
Rev Clock is the timekceper at Camp
Sherman, Chlllico,hc. Ohio2
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Geel and We Missed IL

milford Oll) llcraldD
The afternoon was spent in initiating
the bride and other games OF amusc-
meut
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Alta Bov !

The first time We feel blue, WE arc
gong TO Columbus. Ohio, and hunt up
Engine House No s. and spend the
day with 5. O. Iollcy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Names Is Names.
Our Daily Special.

Mr. Earnest Jane lives at Sidonia
Tennessee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

The artist who draws pictures for the State Far adycr
tsSients contributes design of horse whose rider
wears hat Did any except that artist ever hear of
race horse rider wearing anything but cap in race,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

Chicago waswrwomen are asking for higher wage,
Pretty soon those also will be asking that patron,
buy coupon books and pay for the work about six week,
IN advance
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Luke McIuke Saws

The Only Sure Thing Is The Thing
That Happened Yesterday
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
'HIST0RYBlTS5

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
lSl7-Gen, John l.. Palmer. Illinois
senator and nominee of the gold demo
CratS for president in 1890, born IN
Scott county Ky Died at Springfield,
ILL.,. Sept y. 1850
Seventy-iive Years Ago Today
1872 British under General Pollock
defeated the main body OF AighanS at
To1ccn and marched unmolcstcd on
kahul
Fifty Years Ago TODAY
l&7--Gencral peace council with the
northern hostile Indian tribes held At
Fort laramie.
twenty-five Years Ago To-day
1892 Completion OF the railroad
connecting Jaffa with jerusalem
One Year Ago Today in the War.
Sept l}, l9lo-Ihc Iaimis ministry
in Greece resigned, French made an
other sweep ON ComhlcS and Pcronnc !;
allies steadily increased their often
slve in the Balkans
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
OH
A Freak.

Smith IS a queer fellow" remarked
Ioncs.
That so?" inquired Brown
"les,' replied Jones lie thinks as
much Of his family as he docs Of his
political party"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
The Wise Fool.

Iler I can't marry her. BECAUSE
OF the ". G. Of H.
The Wise Fool
"l ou can convert cash into expert
ence,' Observed the Sage
YES commented the Fool "But
you can't reverse the process"
Oh
Some fellows hum and whistle the
same old thing until il gets monotonouS
But what We started to say was that
New Tune lives at Troy, Tenn
Huh
'rhat old hen cacklos." said Bil Butt.
TO fool me. sho is trying
You think that she IN laying. but
| know that she Is lying
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

O. A. MitSchcr and ". T. Parker de-
parted Yesterday for the Klondike min
ing region Byron Shear will Join them
in the spring at juneau and with them
go to the gold fields
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

A hard winter is in sight-for the kaiser.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
OLDST0RIHS.'
INNEWTYpB.
Twenty Years AGO
Prom IRE TIMES fILES

Mr.. {. f. Finley and Miss Nora De
Haven we're united in matrimony last
evening at the home of City Marshal
Cochran, Rev, Burt OF the Methodist
Episcopal church officiating MIR Finley
is leading dairyman and stock farmer
north OF III. city and Miss DcHaven is
a handsome, intelligent and accom-
plIshed Young lady They have scores
of friends who wish them happiness.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
'CUKFM:L0KF
Ills COLUMN
@eyrj9bf 1917

Tuftl
I'm very fond of Mary Blaws,
But | am forced To tell
Iler can't marry her. BECAUSE
OF the ~. G. Of l..
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

Boston Wilson Yesterday received
some beautiful goldfish from Charley
Sheldon al NcoSho, Mo. Boston has
placed the fish in a globe and they are
quite an ornament to his place of bust
ness
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

fnteen rears Ago,
DR. Harry Walker of Pawhuska /,
visiting his parents, DR. and Mrs. De-
los Walker
Dr. W 4 ClaSScn of DcSMones is
IN the city. visiting his brother, 4 IT,
tlaSScn, president OF the Commercial
Club. He thinks this a wonderful city
and that its progress in thirteen ycsrs
is remarkable
The friends OF Miss Ruby Grace Hal
Ioran and MIR Walter Otis Mercer will
be surprised TO learn of their marriage.
which took place here Yesterday Both
are prominent young people, well re-
Spectcd and blessed with a host Of
friend, in this community, where they
will make their home
Ten Years Ago.
There arc 4.I75 pupils in the schools
at this time II is believed that 5000
will attend before the term is'cndcd.
The high school has 440
Mr. and Mrs Ray ColcNd will give
a dance tomorrow evening for their sis
ter, Miss Mary Piner, OF Tampa, Fla
King Larimore went to Norman yes
tcrday to enter the state university
Mrs W r Cordcr and children. Mar
garct and GuStavc are home from
summers stay in the south
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Fifteen Years Ago.

Fifteen Years Ago.
DR. Harry Walker of Pawhuska /,
visiting his parents, DR. and Mrs De-
los Walker.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

Mrs W r Cordcr and children. Mar
garct and Gustavc, are home from
summers stay in the south
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

Vote for the constitution and state
hood and secure 2-ccnt fare through
out the new state
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Colctd will give
a dance tomorrow evening for their SIS
ter, Miss Mary Piner, of Tampa. Fla.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-24
FEDERATION Of
SIX COUNTRIES
Central American Republics
May Form Inter Paria-
mentaIy Union or Cen
tralized Government.
PANAMA IS INVITED
Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala,
Costa RIca and Salvador Already
Bound Together by
.Treatlea.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service.]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-Six
Central American republics may pc
soon federated into a nation OF SIX
millions persons living on 2O6,345
square miles of land. They are Hon
duras, Nicaragua. Guatemala. Costa
Rica, Salvador-now bound polltl.
cally by treaties made in 19O7-and
Panama, new republic, which will be
invited to take her place with the
others.
conference will be held by rep
resentatives Of the little nations,
either in Washington or Panama soon
to discuss plans for proposed fedora
ton.
The Central American treaties now
affecting these countries were signed
in 1907 and expire this year. They
have served-through a court OF JUS
tice created in Costa Rica, where all
international problems were settled
to keep more or less peaceful COM
munity of nations formerly in con-
slant disturbance through wars and
revolutions.
It is now proposed by strong fac
tions in these nations, to establish
centralized government or at least
an inter parliam entary union with a
delegate from each republic. Presf-
dent Bertrand of Honduras, has
launched the idea and sent an invi-
tation to the other republics to par
ticipate
President Chamorro Of Nicaragua,
already has accepted and suggested
either Washington or Panama as the
meeting place of the proposed confer
ence. The state department, with
holding announcement Of it's position
in the matter, is sounding out public
opinion in Central America on the
proposal
The position of Costa Rica is
peculiar The United States has
never recognized the present Costa
Rican administration, but since the
little republic has. entered the war
against Germany, she finds herself
an outlaw and allied nation at the
same time so far as the United States
is concerned. Steps are now under
way to eliminate this paradoXical
condition.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-24
Mob Killed the Wrong Man.

Tunited Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-Harry
Gum, chief boatswain in the navy
and known to his officers as one of
the most patriotic men in the ser.
vice. is dead today-the victim Of an
over-patriotic mob.
Clad in citizens clothes, Gum was
standing in a crowd in Brooklyn
listening to a recruiting speech, when
man at his elbow yelled:
ITO hell with the army"
Many though Gum had uttered the
cry. He was mobbed and fatally
beaten Thirty suspects were detatn.
ed, but all have been released.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-24
ed Attacks Upon Honesty
congressman, Brings on
Heated Debate in
House.
tUsAT1oN is DENIED
IN Admits ReFnarks, But Says
That German Spies Were
Near Him at the
Time.

ted Press Leased Wire Service. ]
ASHINGTON Sept. 24.-Aroused
eiled attacks upon the honesty of
Of it's members. the house to-
plunged into heate debate Of
esentative Hefljn's charge that
in representatives might have
interested in the Bernstorff
h fund"
claring the honor Of the house
been "slanderously attacked"
sentative Norton. North Dakota,
nded an explanation Of Heflin.
had suspected dishonesty" he
red, I'D be man enough to inves-
it, and II 1t were true to present
pperly to the house. would not
kingfy insinuaIe.
hatever tends to break down con-
Be in this house breaks down our
Of government. In the past two
there has been an attempt by
lin interests and certain news
RS to undermine and destroy the
Of the people in their represen-
les. There never has been spe-
charge against any member
general ISLANDERS.
|ut now comes from a member Of
body specific accusation. Repre-
ative Heflin says he can name
teen or fourteen men who inferen-
y took OF this German gold.
We may talk of pacifists and trait
but there is no greater national
be than for member to charge
fuption in this body or to do aught
var time to destroy a peoples faith
This government"
|he house here burst into applause.
I such a charge be true, no pun
lnent is too severe for the member
|h!s house accused. If false, even
apology from the man who made
Eould not suffice to correct this
pc. If he got down to this house
This marrow bones he could not
Pr from the minds of the people
imputation he has cast on the in
fity Of this body.
II this charge cannot be sustained
house cannot mete out to him
great a punishment"
ne house burst into prolonged
(ering as Norton finished.
|peaker Clark pounded vigorously
order.
Feflin sought to explain his remarks
half dozen accusing members
Z TO their feet with pointed queries.
|Dld or did you not make such a
cement to the press?" asked one.
Ihe press said said it on the
Pr evaded Heflin. II said 1t in the
by"
1 he house laughed.
4 said it in the 10, by" he repeated,
[iere there was German spies about.
ERE are spies all around here now" "
representative Moore. of Pennsyl-
pa, demanded that the clerk take
Nn Heflin's words that there "are
tman spies here now"
4. dldn't mean to say that" said
nm i didn't mean to say there
Continued on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-24
American Troops in France
Located Directly Behind
British Lines and Un-
der Fire.
ANXIOUS TO ADVANCE
Men Have to be Closely Watched to
Keep Them From Rushing Into
Battle With tho
,Tonfniss.
(By VIM. Philip Simms, United Press
Staff Correspondent

BY VIM. Hlll1p Dill LID, ohAtoo ~
Staff Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Sept PA certain Amer
ican army contingent is now located
directly behind the British lines
within range of enemy gun fire and
two of its rookie members have been
slightly wounded by fragments OF an
explosive shell.
| visited the camp today. Neither
of the two American soldiers were
badly enough hurt to earn gold
medals. They were the heroes OF
the camp, however, and the most
enyied of all the sammies.
The eyes Of this American cont1n-
gent are turned longingly to the
British line-so near to them that
the Americans are now within range
| of the enemy guns. =
The sammies work with the boom
of cannon always in their ears. Ihey
are great pals Of the tommies, ana
listen enviously to stories OF going
over the top"
So eager are the sammies to fight,
that the strictest regulations, lmpos-
ing severe punishment have been
necessary to prevent them sneak1ng
off to the front, under chaperonage OF
tommieS.
group of officers sat today before
a table on which reposed great dish
of BOSTON baked beans rooted with
drowned bacon, and toasted in cocoa
the day when they should follow the
Stars and Stripes, then f1utter1ng
over head, behind a barrage. This
was their answer to the kaiser'S offer
of an iron cross, 800 marks and
fortnight's leave for the first Amerl-
can, dead or alive. And after the
toast the officers rolled cigarettes to
ward off their impatience to get into
action.
It was the first performance of
this kind seen in this part of the
world. American officers hugely ad-
1nire the British achievements, es-
pecially after glimpse Of the diff
culties Of their war making. Inc
Americans admit they have much to
learn and many illusions to be shat
tered. They say no amount of pic
lures or lectures or theoretical prac-
tice can prepare the mind for the
actual fighting. officers must see the
READ thing to understand the task.
America had no idea that fighting
methods in the great war were con
tinually changing, these officers ex-
planned Folks "back home have
believed the present lighting strictly
warfare from trenches-but as mat
ter Of fact the actual fighting is now
over practically a trenchless coun-
try. the enemy occupying concrete
reinforced shell holes, with steel and
concrete pill boxes" scattered over
an area two-thirds of a mile wide.
The trenches are only used to the
(Continued on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-24
'lDN'T BOOST HIM ENOUGH
AS GREAT PEACE APOSTLE

"All know his peace declarations
and they know also that during his
twenty-eight years reign, he has
made utterances extremely discois
certing to foreign nations" the Post
asserted. Thanks to the small clev-
erness shown in the composition of
this part of the note, it is tolerably
certain that foreign governments will
recall these utterances."
The editorial also objected to that
part of the note stating that behind
the kaiser stands the German people.
1t pointed out that the kaiser. con-
stitutionally, is only the president of
the German federation and that in
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-24
NOT IN HURRY
TO WAR AGAINST GERMANY

the kaiser approved of Luxburg per
sonally.
The fact was emphasized, however,
that this disavowal does not consti-
tute full and free formal reply demand
ed in the Argentine ultimatum. It's
receipt, however, stops the chamber of
deputies Immediate consideration OF
resolution supporting the governments
plan of declaring a state of war with
Germany.
Public interest was transferred from
the German situation today TO tho
more pressing crisis of the nationwide
strike. AT one a. m. today all railway
employees struck Complete paralysis
of all rail communication seemed
certain The situation is admittedly
of the most serious character as many
| cities lack large supplies of food and
! fuel.