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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24
WHY YOUR TRAIN WAS LATE.

Leslie's: "The kings business" is a
phrase that has given couriers in the
old world the right of way for many
centuries An equally terse statement
may be offered by American railroads
for the delays of passenger and freight
trains in the last few months. During
the first period of the war. up to, and
| including October so. total of 112 469
cars containing government supplies.
had been hauled from every section of
the United States to various designated
points. The sixteen national army can
tonments required 74277; the sixteen
national guard camps. 2S.335; the thil'-
teen aviation training camps. 6,s1s: all
other camps, 81 9S4: the quartermasters'
training camp. SIT. and the various ord
nance food, council of national defense
and army annex buildings demanded
and received AIS railway cars of every
character. Some idea of what such a
drain on the available car supply means
may be obtained by an analysis of the
figures. Thirty cars are supposed to
make up one train. Therefore. BIAS
trains are represented in the total num-
Der of cars utilized for government
work up to the present month. The
average length OF the cars was approx
mately forty feet This means that the
shipments. IL sent at one time, would
have required a train long enough to
reach from New York 10 Chicago. The
engine of such a train. sent from New
York to the south. would arrive in Jack
sonville. Fla. a few minutes after the
caboose passed through Philadelphia.
The cars and engines would fill four
tracks between New York and Boston.
or monopolize all space on a double
|
Washington. The train would be longer
than the distance between London and
Berlin In view of these figures IL
Is not surprising that Americans have
been annoyed by upset train schedules
since the United States diverted its
genius for business to the conduct of
war"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24
Battle Hymn of the Republic
(By Julia Ward Howe)

Mine eyes have the glory of the coming of the Lord
He rampng the vintage where the grapes of wrath
stored;
He hath oosed the fatefu lightning of His terrible swift
sword;
His truth is marching
have Him in the watchfres of hundred circng
camps
They have buded Him altar in the evening dews and
damps;
can read His righteous sentence by the dim and faring
lamps;
His day is marching
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call
retreat;
He is sitting out the hearts of before His judgment
seat;
o be swift, my SOUL to Him be ubiant my feet
Our God is marching
In the beauty of the lilies, Christ born the
With glory in His bosom that transfgures you and
AS He died to make holy let die to make Free
While God is marching
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

Christmas holds unique place as
"A yearly celebration. The observance
VI other holidays has changed, but
Christmas has yielded none of It's orig
inal sacredness. II Is now. as at first,
essentially "A religious day. Its reality
voices "a song of fraternity, people grow
at this season more generous, more IN
dulgent, more human. 1t Is eVahseis'
tic for the destruction of malice ana
i'll will-differences between one ana
another are forgotten.
Year by year Christmas devitalizes
selfshness, and consequently the oay
is powerful factor for good. Great
characters step from the spirituailZed
atmosphere; majestic deeds OF charlty
leave their blessing and example every
where Yuletide is not merely period
of gift bestowal or solely time OF
thoughtfulness. Its significance Is more
profound Feeling is immersed IN klhu'
ness. Conduct is adapted TO what Is
highest and best.
The first plain Christmas, or whlcn
that of today is sublime issue dlg-
nified sacrifice. The Good Book says:
"Ard there were shepherds watching,
and keeping the night watches over
their fiocks"' manifestation OF per
sonal sacrifice. Those who would DE
rich must give. The gift need not De
monetary. Giving is without limita-
tion-if singer give to others giao-
song: IL a millionaire in experience,
give freely of advice; if a table of
plenty, share the repast with those
who are not only physically hungry
but thirsty for sympathy; If invested
with geniality. become prince giver
of laughter, of service, of encourage
ment. Be constructive. Followers OF
this doctrine draw from the season
rich return i'm happiness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

aims to afford the system for preserv-
ing every gain of the war for right.
The splendid spirit which prompted the
patriot 10 do his part in the war will
be kept in service in the cause of bet
ter conditions OF peace. All who ben
eft by the sacrifices of the war must
as nearly as possible be made worthy
of them. The gain for Americanism
must not be lost. The restrictions on
the foreign language press and foreign
organizations that are not at one with
the spirit of reform on a democratic
basis must be kept up.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24
SCISSORS AND PASTE

r,.,,o,,ingo Capital- Democrat: A
silent man makes an excellent mat iol
ta1katiye woman. There is less
chance for a family jar.
Tulsa World: To the defeated candl.
date frauds are always wnolesale',
There are no retail lines.
Calera News: Many regulations DION
ND when a political campaign Is III luii
blast.
NcAlester News-Capital: There are
many better ways TO sohw PATRIOTISM
than criticizing those who do not agree
With Won or those you don't like. IA
triotism should be constructive.
ou & Gas Journal: When the war
&c ended and peace is re-estapllsheu'
many a war.emergency invention NOW
used i'm killing men can be turned 10
uses that should promote the comforts
and conyeniences of mankind.
Guthrie Leader: Germany mas
agreed to repatriate some Belglahs' pus
how about those who We're dragged OH
TO work in Germany!
Gainesville (Texas) Register: A man
NAV be truthful about other thlngs'
But YOU can't trust him when ne ue'
scribes the size of fish and hallstohes'
Lawton Constitution: Wool has now
reached such a price that very rev Oh
us need object tc having IL puheo
over our eyes.
Drumright News: For man not to
skid on the road Of life requires io'
Of sand.
Muskogee Times Democrat There
would be no serious objections II the
congressman who held up the war APP
propriations should be sent out in the
trenches with only one of those wooden
guns between themselves and the Ger
mans.
Ell Reno Democrat: Women may be
divided into two classes-thos VINO
never go out" much, and those who
never stay home much.
Chickasha Express: Now word comes
that Siberia wants to be bought by the
II. $. A. No. thanks. Sib.-we nave
enough troubles now.
Dallas. CTexas). --ews: May be pos
sible that the whale discovered mis-
take in having taken in Jonah on its
meatless day.
st Joseph. CNfol. News-Press: There
are various interpretations OF the word
bolsheviki But in its broadcast sense
Il means trouble for Russia.
Washington Star: Colonel Bryan once
took the trouble to turn some swords
rr>o miniature plowshares. The result
has not been perceptible either in war
fare or agriculture.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24
TO HOLD WAR GAINS FOR WORLD
REFORM.

Pittsburgh Post: Meetings to be
held in Pittsburgh next week in con-
nection with the convention of the Ma
tional Reform association will draw at
tention to one of the most practical
movements in relation TO the war-the
one designed 10 conserve for world re-
form the forces of right and unity Of
action developed by the conflict. Pitts
burgh is to be doubly honored in con-
nection with the project. The scene
next week of a gathering of national
importance. drawing leaders of reform
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

be kept simply as an example OF the
lengths to which this kind OF deception
has been carried. II might then be
useful as a model enabling loyal Amer.
leans TO recognize this insidious evil
when they run across II In everyday
life
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24
WHEN A MANS FORTY.

We used to love Kris Kringle.
And watch to see his sleigh.
We thought we heard bells jingle
AS he went on his way.
This yuletide dream was pleasant,
| feel there's something lost.
To see a Christmas present
Arrive by parcel post.
Kansas City journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24
SHRAPNEL'

Merry Christmas.
And Happy New Year.
And many of 'em.
You missed great treat If YOU
were not present at the municipal
Christmas tree festivities this afternoon.
Last day for Red Cross memberships
that is on the Christmas drive. You
can join every day and any day. but
If YOU haven't enrolled during the last
week, beat it for Tom Cooper's garage,
Ardmore headquarters, and get i'm now.
Is your candle trimmed and ready TO
hurn behind your Red Cross service
flag?
And is your voice ready for carol
singing?
II is about time that some scientist
was discovering new comet.
Here's hoping that the krupp gun
works really burned
1t is wonderful how quiet the twelve
German Apostles" in the United States
senate have suddenly become. Guess
their Germanic brains have at last
grasped the truth that the American
people are just about through with
them and their unholy kind.
The ''bootlegger" still bootlegs, and the
reservation is still the reservation"
in Ardmore.
Christmas will soon be past, then
comes New Year and next the cyclone
season.
Should the government take over the
railroads. il might be a charitable plan
for congress to establish a home for
INDECENT railroad presidents.
When a man is proven guilty or
an act of treason why fine and inn
prison him. All the fines and all the
prison terms won't make him loyal
citizen. A bullet. or a rope would solve
the problem, permanently.
From his testimony before the senate
investigating committee it would seem
hat Colonel Lewis is vexed-severa
nillion dollars worth-that the United
tates didn't adopt his machine gun
We wonder If the old time drum
major. of huge bearskin cap fame
packed away in mothballs with sucf
ntiques as the mummiese and Latin.
An aviator recently went up 10 ar
'titude of more than 10000 feet.
that, he was about two miles short OF
the height of Ardmores house rents
Firecrackers on Christmas, and the
boys in the trenches needing things.
shame,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24
CHRISTMAS.

Never Christmas morning,
Never an old year end,
But somebody thinks of somebody.
Old days, old times. old friends"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

To All Our Readers
MAY Christmas bring you merry cheer
10 last you through n glad New Year"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

Last day for Red Cross memberships
that is on the Christmas drive. You
can join every day and any day, but
IL YOU haven't enrolled during the last
week, beat ii for Tom Coopers garage,
Ardmore headquarters, and get in now.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

You missed great treat If YOU
were not present at the municipal
Christmas tree festivities this afternoon
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year.
And many of 'em.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

Is your candle trimmed and ready to
hurn behind your Red Cross service
flag?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

Whether Senator Lewis of Illinois
will he candidate for Democratic
denomination depends upon the state
of his health a few months later on
Meanwhile the candidacy OF James d
Monroe Is announced. Monroe was
candidate for the Democratic nominh
tion for secretary OF state In 1915 ana
for congressman-at.large In 1914.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

NcAlester News-Capital: There are
many better ways TO sohw PATRIOTISM
than criticizing those who do not agree
with YOU or those you don't like' IA
triotisu should be constructive
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

Tishomingo Capital-Democrat: "A
silent man makes an excellent mate lol
a talkative woman. There Is less
chance for family jar.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

Calera News: Many regulations plom
up when "a political campaign Is III iui'
blast.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

There will be no parade. | am go
ing oyer TO the city hall on January
without any noise. Then ! am going
TO work There will he no time for any
celebration" With this statement
Mayor.elect Hylan OF New York vetoed
the plans OF the Tammany braves for
a big parade and demonstration on the
day when he assumes the duties OF his
office
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

Tulsa World: To the defeated canur !,
date frauds are always "itoie9'ie'
There are no retail lines.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

Members of the executive committee
of the newly formed national party a'
a two days conference In New YORK
considered plans for national con
vention In the first week IN May 1910
and appointed committees to arrange
Tho details of the convention and To
raise IAN adequate sum for financing
the party organization.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-24

1t is estimated that prohibition wouIu
coet Missouri more than s3,5OO.ooo pian-
nually in revenues from licenses taxes
and fees. and it would cost the city u
81. Louis approximately s2'Ooo'ooo an
nuallN
The Washington herald., 1917-08-31
Eggs ARE TOO HIGH,
DECLARE EXPERTS
Prove That Farmers Can Make
Money Despite Cost of Grain.

An average of a little over one
cents worth of feed apiece is re-
quired by Mrs. Hen" before she will
lay an egg, say Department of Agri-
culture experts following tests con-
Quoted during the past year on the
experimental farm at Beltville, Md.
In spite of the higher prices for grain
used in the chicken feed, the govern
ment has proven "hen fruit can be
produced for considerably less than
formers nearby are asking for the
| strictly fresh" product.
Amateur poultry fanciers can figure
what it costs them in dollars and
cents to make the backyard flock lay
by taking at different periods of the
year the price of food the hens con-
sumo to produce a dozen eggs. Sue
cess in producing at less than market
prices on the model farm" ought to
counteract discouraging reports re-
Gently circulated in Washington that
farmers are killing the laying hens
or account of prohibitive grain prices,
the department bulletin proving that
lit can be done" even with grain
"skyrocketing" and still going up.
Breeds classed as general pur-
pose" eat considerably more than
Leghorns, pullets of the first variety
consuming an average of 81 pounds
of feed, and the yearlinG5 96 in lay
ing a dozen eggs. Since the first of
November, last, the average cost per
hundred pounds for mash has risen
from $1.S2 to s2.S4 at present, and of
scratch mixture from $1.9O to as high
as $3f.
During the moulting season in No
vcmber, when the flock was loafing on
the job of laying, it cost IL cents a
dozen for feed to get that many eggs.
But in July the feed price for a dozen
sunk to 8 cents. The average con-
sumed throughout the year was IA
cents worth of feed to the dozen eggs.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-31
CAMOUFLAGEUN Unit
WILL BE ORGANIZED
Artists and Mechanics to Form
Company for Service in France.

The War Department is about to
organize the first American Camou-
f1age Company for service in France
American military officials have rec
ognized the important part that the
Camoufeur plays in warfare abroad.
Fighting, indeed, has developed to
the point where specialists in all
manner of devices for concealing the
whereabouts and designs of troops
from the enemy are grouped together
in military units.
The chief of engineers Of the army,
therefore, is looking for groups of
men, who in one moment can fight,
and in the next can practice their
trade. Wherever a mnchine gun is
set up, or a trench is taken and re-
.versed. or a battery of artillery goes
into action, or a new road is opened,
a new bridge built, there the cam
outage must go TO give his best i'm
itation of invisibility.
Officials say that the men that will
make of the best force of such emer-
gency magiCians can be drawn from
among the iron workers, sheet metal
workers. carpenters, cabinet makers,
stage carpenters, property men, plas-
ter moulders, photographers, scene
painters and sign painters.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-31
Penna. R. R. to Safekeep
Employes' Liberty Bonds

Arrangements TO provide for the
safekeeping of Liberty Loan bonds
purchased by employees of the Penn
sylvania Railroad and its lines east of
Pittsburgh, have been made by the
treasury department of the company.
Announcement TO this effect was made
yesterday b. James F. FahneStock.
treasurer. through the general super
intendents Of the various grand divi-
sions and the heads OF departments
i'll the general Offices.
Special authority to perform this
service has been accorded to the treas
uTer by the board of directors. In the
capacity of custodian, he will accept
for safekecring the Liberty bonds pur-
chased by employees who have no such
facilities.
No charge of any kind will be made
to employees awaiting themselves of
this privilege. All that is required is
the deposit of the bond by the eXecu-
ton of request to the treasurer Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
asking him to hold the bond. collect
the interest and add it to the EN-
ploye's payroll
The Washington herald., 1917-08-31
PURELY PERSONAL.

Miss Elsie StrObert will leave Mon
day for a weeks stay at CharlOttcs-
vile, where she will visit relatives.
Miss Della Day returned recently
from Chesapeake Beach where she
was staying for the past month.
Nelson White has taken his an
nual leave from the Agricultural De-
partment.
Miss Elizabeth Penny has Just re-
turned from a short trip 10 Pen-Mar,
Penn.
Miss Esther Dutton has returned
from Atlantic City. where she had
been staying for the past week.
Eugene Parnin has received a pro-
motion with the firm of ,Rubel and
Sons, of this city.
Miss Helen S9ratt has gone to
Baltimore for few days before en-
tering school in New Jersey.
Miss Hattie Bowie has left Wash
lngtOn on an extended trip to New
York. and other points in the East.
Fulton B. Carr is spending his
vacation at Knoxville Tenn, with
his aunt, Mrs. F. G. Winrert.
Mrs Frederic Young is visiting DR..
and Mrs. Clifford Perry in New. York
Miss Rose Sachs viii return home
Sunday from a two weeks visit in
Pen-Mar. Pa.
]. c. Murchison and party. en- route
from Jacksonville. Fla, to New York
in private car. were visitors in the
Capital yesterday.
Myron T. GREGG has received an
appointment as clerk in the War De-
partment.
A. J. Parks and family. Of Cum
berland, Md, are visiting friends in
Georgetown.
Chester Hardesty and Michael
Brady are spending a few days at
Ocean View, Va.
Clinton Reed and family are on an
AUTO tour through Maryland and
Pennsylvania.
George Jchrries has received a tenn
porary appointment as clerk in the
Patent ONCE.
Francis Wcedman. Of the Govern
ment Printing Ofc" has resigned
and moved to Baltimore.
Mrs. Fletcher. vile Of Rear Admiral
Fletcher, is again in Washington after
a visit to Lake Forest, Ill.
Mrs. Julian James, Of this city, IS
entertaining her cousin. Miss Mason,
OF New York, who is in the city for
a short visit.
Herbert Putnam and his daughters
ere on short visit to Breton Woods.
N H.
Miss Natalie Summer Lincoln has
Joined her mother at her summer
home in Connecticut.
James Dickinson, Of this city. has
returned from an extended visit to
Denver.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-31
TYPHOID fever
AFFLICTS MANY
Number of Cases in City In
creased Hundred Per
Cent for Week.

During the past week there was
an increase of approximately 100
per cent in the number of cases OF
typhoid fever under treatment in
the District of Columbia. accord
ing to the report of DR.. W. c.
Fowler, acting health officer. DR.,
Fowler is acting head of the local
department while DR.. Woodward is
serving as secretary of the Draft
Appeals Board.
Thirty-two new cases were reg
istered during the week, and two
died. The increase was from 80 at
the beginning of the week to 62 at
its close.
Analyzing the foregoing figures,
DIR. Fowler points out that four
teen were cases brought to Wash
ington hospitals for treatment
from Maryland and Virginia. while
three were those of residents of
this city who have been away on
vacations and returned suffering
with typhoid.
Infection From Bad Water.
The health department officials are
not unduly alarmed at the big jump
in typhoid cases. They point out that
this is the typhoid season. thaL
always during July. August and Sep
tember the disease is more prevalent
than during the winter Infection i'm
most cases. it is stated, comes from
drinking bad water in the country.
where it is not filtered.
The heating of water to the boiling
point will kill typhoid germs, accord
ing to health experts.
Eighteen persons suCCumbcd to
diarrhea during the week, seventeen
Of whom were under the age Of >
years; ten persons died Of tubcrCulo-
sis, nine deaths were caused by heart
troAble and inflammation of the kid
neys. Three new cases of infan'Hc
paralysis were reported during the
week. An aggregate of nincty-n.nC
deaths were reported during the week.
Of which siXty-two were whites and
thirty-seven COlored
The Washington herald., 1917-08-31
nDcriaI: d. Gebhart, Hotel Imperial;

Imperial; D. Gebhart, Hotel Imperial;
Hiss c. II. Fuld, 30 Fifth avenue; b.
Fleischman, Herald Square Hotel; II.
EooniGsberg. Hotel Marsoilles; Miss 1.
EIDs7ran, Hotei Imperial: \. Shear,
Broadway Central. WashingtOn-G.
:. Cooper, Navarro: S. NJ. Conrot,
Flanders; II: Edison, Navarro; J. l..
Nuher, Cumberland; Mrs. NJ. OlCott,
Park Avenue; 5. H. Wright. Grand.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-31
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS

speCiaI @ The Was6i0GtIn HcIall-
New York. Aug. 3l-WashinGton
and Baltimore people rc4istcred at
New York hotels follow: Baltimore
a. F. BarretO. Grand; W. J. CONWAY.
Navarro; f. V Cupero, -HcrmiI age;
o. FaldkenwalGe. Grand: 0. Gaw-
throp. Breslin; +. II. g. Hermann.
Flanders; NJ. Jackson. Park Avenue;
Mrs. J. E. Osborne. Grand: G. W. +.
Vernon, GcrSorian; L. Gutman, Hotel
The Washington herald., 1917-08-31
!E& &s>2a4} 4}s|:G 3:is !f3:

and the baby when Mothers Friend"
is used.
IAN druggists supply Mother s
Friend Ask for it today and write
The BraGfield Regulator Co, Dept II,
900 Lamar Bldg. Atlanta, Ga, for free
will be sent to you at once.
To neglect the use of Mothers
FRIEND for a single night is a mis-
take. The preparation has brought re-
lief to millions of women at the most
critical time in their liyes.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-31

The future of America is in the hands
of its women. 1t is and has. ever
been woman's sphere to rear the gen.
eTations.
Thousands of women awaiting moth
erhood have helped nature in her glor-
ious and wonderful work by the use of
the safe. penetrating external prepara-
tion.,, Mothers Friend. The muscles
relax easily when baby is born and
<he crisis is safer for both the mother
The Washington herald., 1917-08-31
TO BUY AMBULANCE.

The employees of the Smithsonian
Institute and it's branches have raised
Sl.0tO for the purchase of an ambu-
lance, completely equipped, to be do
mated for use in Europe.
In turning over the amount TO the
American Red Cross, the committee
asked that the ambulance be sent to
that section where the need was
greatest.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-31

A veteran in a soldiers home In
California says he will do his bit by
buying and destroying two-cent
stamp every day.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-31

For home consumption. Great Brit
ain imports about 100000 pounds of
coffee annually.