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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-08

The final program for the year In
/ the Twentieth Century club was given
| yesterday afternoon IN the home OF
| Mrs. Lee q. Wells. In response TO roll
call. something Of interest concerning
the we'll known moving picture stars
was given. The only paper or the
afternoon, American life as seen in
the drama was that OF Mrs. Wells.
Mrs Travis l. Goiay and Mrs. Harry
| u Murdock added 10 the pleasantness
of the occasion with a group Of songs.
Next Monday the members will gather
! in Mrs Wells home for an indoor
picnic
Virginia Leonard, young daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Leonard, was host
! css to the girls of Chappawee camp.
Camp fire girls. Saturday afternoon,
when the members under the direc-
ton of Mrs. George Harrington. their
guardian, met to make hospital sup
plies for the Red Cross. About TWEEN
ty Of the girls worked most indus
trously cutting baudages. foldns
pads. etc. Miss Virginia served light
| refreshments. being assisted by the
Misses Jane Robinson and Marjorie
Welch.
ball which society women of the city
viii give this evening at Convention
han, the receipts OF which are TO aid
the blinded soldiers of Americas al
lies Matrous and girls az the COM
mittce In charge Will be in Red Cross
uniform Flowers. coufeCtions, cigars.
etc, will be offered for sale and the
committee hope by this means to raise
several hundred dollars for the cause.
Doctor and Mrs John r. Moore or
Lawrence announce the engagement
of their daughter, Oreta, to Nr Allan
Shaw Of Tulsa okla, formerly Of
Kansas city. The wedding Will take
place Monday June 4. Miss Moore
will come the first Of the week To be
the guest of MIR. and Mrs. Donald l..
Wheelock. Mis- Nheelocl VIII give
tea Saturday, May II. for her guest.
kansas city star.
Mrs Roy +. Kelley arrived at the
end Of the week from Marion, Ind, To
visit the home Of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. j. Heald Mrs. Kelley was ac-
companied by her brother Mr.. Glen
Heald. who came from Wabash coll
lege, Charlottesville, Ind, for short
stay before going into training at Fort
benjamin HARRISON ma
Mrs T. T. Galley and Miss Fay
Galley entertained with noon dinner
Sunday in farewell to Mcssrs. Harry
Wright Carl Rucker and Allison
Walker, who left yesterday to answer
the call TO the colors. Other guests
were Messrs. Jack Williams, Peter
Nyce and Oliver.
me Woman MlSsionary society or
meet Thursday afternoon IN circles as
ioHows. circle l. MIS-. L. d l"tham'
2o-S South l'euot avenue circle =
street circle 3, Mrs james H. cole
~ SCUM Boston avenue.
Brooks Guiedus Mrs. William rainier
or lnacp'nd'h''' Kan. VINO Is VISITING
'he Nhi:e mono. ana MISS Grace SIN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-08

CHRISTIAN CHURCH MEETING
Ardmore Will Make Fight for Next
Years Convention.
Special 10 The World
ENID, Okla, May IA four days
session of the state convention of the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-08

Mrs Roy f. Kelley arrived at the
end Of the week from Marion. Ind, to
visit the home Of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Il. j. Heald. Mrs. Kelley was ac-
Companied by her brother, Mr. Glen
Heald. who came from Wabash col
lcge, Charlottesville, Ind. for short
stay before going into training at Fort
Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-08

lilies Of the valley. Mr.. and Mrs. Raw
son have gone for brief wedding trip
TO Kansas City, after which they Will
establish home OF their own In Tulsa.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-08

lIIles OF the valley. MI ana Mrs' raw
son nave gone Tor orIei wedding rlP
TO Kansas Clty' after Whlch they VIII
estaplish nome OF thelr own ID Visa
Crown Seal chautauCua met yester-
day afternoon with Mrs. :. y Picker
iag as hostess and leader. The meet
ing next week will be in Mrs. L. \.
Sauatrson home. The program.
Aap Talk-The balkan states.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-08

The Woman's Missionary society Of
Boston avenue Methodist church Will
meet Thursday afternoon in circles as
follows: circle /. Mrs. L. II. Latham,
POPS South Detroit avenue; circle .,
Mrs l. f. Hovis. 1923 South Main
street circle 3, Mrs. James X. Cole,
~ South Boston avenue.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-08

Mr. and Mrs J. w White. Mrs.
Brooks Gutodus. Mrs william Palmer
OF Independence, kan, who rs visiting
the White homo. and Miss Grace Sin
clair OF Montpeucr Ind, who is tho
guest OF Mrs. Gutelius, motored to Sa-
pulpa aud spent the day with friends
yesterday
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-08

Miss Blanche Rogers will go to
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-08

Mrs c. l.. Strouyolle will bo hostess
10 the matrons OF her auction club,
Wednesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10

It has been said that there are only seven real original jokes in existence; that they date from time immemorial and that all other jokes are made by ring ing the changes on the immortal seven aforesaid. Judging from the ancient vim tage of many of the alleged jokes one hears at the playhouses of today, one might be inclined to believe that the above assertion is true. Certain 1t is that whenever a really clever joke is perpe- trated it is worked to death for the time being, not only on the stage, but in the banquet hall and on the public plat form.
 A short time ago a joke of Celtic orig in went the rounds of the press It was published and republished, and told and retold until 1t has become a veritable chestnut. It may have been one of the original seven, for it is worthy of high place in humorous literature. It was to this effect. An Hibernian of middle age went home one evening wear ing a heavy band of crepe on his hat. What is the idea of the crepe?" in ouired his wife sharply, as she observed the unusual decoration on Pats some what battered chapeau.
 I'm wearing it for your first husband replied Pat slowly and deliberately. I'm sure sorry he's dead.''
 Like all other good jokes, after it had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
Time Limit for Men to Volunteer for Army
 Service Drawing Near
No Application for Enlistment of Men Included in Selective Draft Will
 Be Received After Dec. IA

Only four more days remain for the men whose names appear upon the draft lists to volunteer their services to the government. After December IA Capt. James B. Hutchinson, recruiting officer for the state of Alabama, has had instructions not to receive appli- cations for enlistment in any branch of the service who are included in the draft age.
 Telegrams were also received yes- terday to the effect that the quarter ma sters corps of the arm is now filled and that no more enlistments for this branch of the service will be considered and that no employe of a intuition plant would be allowed to enlist without the permission of his employer.
 Much interest is being manifested in the plans of the government by the draft age men and many more than the usual number are being enlisted every day. Every recruiting officer at the local office is now working day and night and the applicants continue to flood the office. The recruiting of ficers who have been sent to the va rious parts of the state are also re- turning encouraging reports of the spirit being shown and the number of enlistments received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
PHOENICIAN CLUB IS sWORKING ON PLANS
 TO HELP STRAINS
Pastors Union and Laymen Commit tees Named to Fix Monthly
 Contribution Day
Statement November 20s 1917
 RESOURCES

Replies to the letters recently sent out by the Phoenician club are com ing in daily and many are bringing very good donations to the aid of the starving Syrians in the mother coun- try.
 The committee of the Pastors union, who are working on plans for a monthly contribution by the various churches to the aid of these people, composed of Rev. T. P. Hay, Rev. R. L. Durant and l.. F. Parrish, and the laymen's committee for the work composed of J. Frank Rushton, J. H. Frye, R. S. Munger and Dr. H. A. El- kourie will hold a meeting today at II o'clock in the office of pr. El- kourie and discuss plans for mon ster mass meeting to be held at an early date, at which work for this cause will be outlined.
 It is planned by the pastors and 1aymens committees to endeavor to have some particular Sunday set aside for the giving to this cause by every church in the city. Plans are also be- ing made for statewide proclama- tion to be issued by the governor for a day to be set aside for funds to be given to the cause
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10

Dr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church, preached at the Woodlawn Methodist church yesterday morning, and in his absence Rev Carl S. Gregoroy assistant pastor of the First Methodist church, filled the pulpit preaching a splendid sermon, takins~-for his text, Who's the Fool, the Christian or the Sinner?" Il
 Last night pr. Stuart filled the pulpit and preached a sermon on Do It Now the Business Watchword of the Hour < The sermon was directed at the young men who are just now upon the thresh- old of life.
 He admonished the young man to aspire to something really worth while. as he has expressed it, Load your cannon with big ball and then put all the pow der you can behind it.''
 The great difference Tn the business world between the fellow who does 1t now and the one who puts off until tomorrow was dealt with to a great length. II have very little patience with the fellow who is always complain Ing of his hard luck" said pr. stuart. Most of the hard luck of the world IS brought on by some one having great aversion to work. Hard luck is soft pluck, and if you young fellows will only determine to do your best and do 1t now, success Is awaiting you.
 No great deeds can be accomplished when specific object or ideal has not been sought. Make up your minds what you want to do. and then let every act you do lead you further on the way 10 that object or ideal" continued pr. Stu art ..and YOU men in particular should cultivate the proper acquaintances. DO not be deceived by bunch of cheap sports whose sole ambition is to warm street corner.
 .sYoung boys in the grammar schools sometimes say. I'll really work when get into high school In high school they will begin In college, and in college they are going to begin work when they enter business. The outcome of the whole thing is that they seldom amount to any thing. Don't procrastinate-do it nowr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
SCHUBERT WORK
 CONCERT FEATURE
Director Lawrence Pre- sented Exceptionally Fine
 Programme Yesterday

Despite the cold weather yesterdays s community concerts at Loew's Bijou -one at 8 o'clock and the other at 4:3O-were well attended. For the first performance the crowd was slower in assembling than usual but in 10 min utes after the entertainment started the house was filled. For the repeat" concert nearly all the seats on the first floor were occupied and quite a number of persons sat in the balcony.
 The programme was the best, per- haps, yet presented. The orchestral features were exceptionally beautiful. Schubert's "Unfinished'' symphony one of the loveliest of the classics, had been carefully rehearsed and both movements were played with good in- donation and musicianly finish. In the allegro or opening movement the haunting melody given to the 'cellos fascinated by it's grace of motion and it's soulfulness. The second movement the andante-was rich in thematic treatment The violins sang out clear ly and the oboe and other wood winds were singularly pathetic in themes oft recurring.
 After statement of the second sub ject by the clarinets with string &C., compartment, repeated by the oboe with the addition of new phrase. in which the flutA joins. the orchestra fol- lows with stately harmony.
 mony.
 The audience was warm in it's ap- plause and Philip Memoli, the con- ductor, was cordially congratulated by musicians for the clarity of his read ing and the elegance of his delivery. It was an achievement. indeed, that re- flected distinct credit upon players and leader
 The only other orchestral number was a captivating Polish dance by Scharwenka.
 Mrs. O. L. Stephenson. soprano, sang My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice." from Samson and Delilah." and her artistry was admirable. She was assisted by Fred c. Wiegand in a violin obligato. John wiegand was at the piano. The Twenty club, composed of young ladies with fresh voices. made hit in an (a) and (b) group Robert Law renee, directing. After little more experience this organization should be well to the front among Birmingham s female choruses. Songs for everybody natriotic and i religious words. were much enjoyed especially keep the Home Fires Burning"
 The four -minpte men" who spokc were Hugo L. Black at the first con- cert and M M. Ullman at the second MT. Lawrence promised another beautiful programme for next Sun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
TWO DESERTERS ARE
 ARRESTED IN CITY BY SERGT. FEINEFIELD
Men Needed to Fill Vacancies in Truck Company Composed of
 Local Boys at Camp Wheeler

Dewey Johnson and George Hecker were arrested Saturday by First Sergt. Morris Feinefield and lodged il, the city Jail on a charge of deser- ton from the truck company No. 3, 106th supply train, Camp Wheeler, Ga. The men will be taken back to Camp Wheeler by Sergeant FeinefeId Tuesday.
 Johnson and Hecker left camp with out obtaining leave of absence and when arrested by Sergeant Feinefield had forged passes.
 While in the city, Sergeant Feinc- field is trying to secure about 12 more Birmingham boys to return to Camp Wheeler with him to fill tho vacancies in his company. The com pany is composed strictly of Bir- mingham boys and commanded by First Lieut.. Biscoe Seals, also of Bir- mingham.
 Men who have experience as autc= mobile mechanics and chauffeurs are wanted. Those desiring to enlist can find Sergeant Feinefield at the Bir- mingham Athletic club until Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
JOKES MASHED AND REHASHED
By CHARLES H. MANDY

run it's course they began to run in the changes and a recent English publication rehashed the story as follows:
 "A man who had been an ardent mili- tant and had talked war and had volun-
 teered for active service, suddenly changed his tactics and began in a most its advocates.
 War is a curse and a disgrace" he ex- claimed one day in a crowded street car.
 Ut is an abomination, blot on civiliza- tion. It is enough to make a decent man go out and hang himself" With that he got up and left the car, his face show ing signs of strong emotion.
 Brown has certainly changed his views on the question of war;" remarked
 a business man. "IIe must have lost
 some near relative at the front" "He 'ave," replied a man grimly; is wife's first 'usband was killed in the trenches"
 From "Bonnie Scotia" comes another version A lawyer was drawing up an old Scotch farmers will, and under the provisions of the document he bequeathed all his property to his wife on the con dition that she married again within a year. The legal light asked the old man | if he was clear on the marrying clause, stating that 1t was something unusual. "Dinna fash yersel aboot that part, " was the reply. q have thought it all l out, and l want someone to be sure | sorry I died.''
 | At that neither of the two new yer l sons come anywhere near touching the l the Celt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
New Pastor Is Called by Congregation of
 Presbyterian Church

Rev. Francis Tappey Of Huntsville was called to the pastorate of the Handley Memorial church of Norwood by meet Ing of the congregation held at the church yesterday morning. His reply has not been received by the church, but 1t Is thought that he will accept the call.
 Rev. MT. Tappey is considered one of the most able of the pulpit orators among the Presbyterians, and was recently given the highest position possible by that body when he was elected modera- tor of the Synod of Alabama. He is we'll known throughout the state and consid- cred a very powerful and sincere talker , The series of revival meetings which are being conducted at the Handey Memorial church by Rev. William H. Richardson, will be continued throughout this week and will begin every evening promptly at 7:S0 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10

With force of men working day and night, all trains and roads being closely watched, there is little chance for Bir- mtngham to have more than their share of Christmas whisky, wine and beer. Commissioner John H. Taylor has is- sued special instructions to his men and every effort to enforce the law, in this respect from being violated.
 Detectives McGill, Patton, Christian and Alexander are leading the war on the importers" and their work for the past week bore great results.
 For the past 30 days approximately 800 quarters of whisky have been cap tured, while a large amount of beer, wine and other liquors have also been confiscated. The contraband has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
NEW RECORD MAIDEN EARLY DECEMBER BY MERCURY TUMbL|N(1' DOWN ID NINE ABOVE
Birmingham Spent Goddess
 Sunday in Many a Day, < But Prospect Is Much E
 Better for Today l

Birmingham had the cold est Sunday yesterday fol many a day.
 The lowest temperature reached a the weather observatory was nine de grees above zero at o'clock yester day morning. The highest recordt during the day wass33. between 2 ar 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
 The present cold snap has set nt
 record in Birmingham for this early
 December. Yesterday was the cold
 day since February 3 of the present yea
 when the mercury touched above an> that was the lowest that had been rss
 corded in Birmingham since Decembs
 l5, 1914
 The records at the weather burea
 show that never before has it been $ cold this early in December The loves on record for the month of Decemb< was above on December 20, 1901. On Dc cember 15 and 16, 1901, the mercur reached above.
 The mercury fell steadily all Saturda night" said E. H. Horton. local weathe. observer, last night and reached abov at o'clock this morning. After thsl 1 hour there was a steady rise all day { | 33 after ? o'clock. when it began to faa again. It is falling again tonight, btl more slowly than last night. Ut will probably not go below 20 tt night and tomorrow there should occi
 another rise After tonight our weathss should return rapidly to normal cond 1 tions."s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
Local DetectiDes Capture
 Large Quantities of
 Christmas Refreshments

captured in many ways, the majority be- ing taken from travellers returning from Cincinnati and New Orleans.
 Last week the quartette of detectives captured four trunks and F suit cases filled with whisky. The busiest night was Thursday when the detectives caught four men attempting to steal into the city with loaded suit cases, contain ing anywhere from II to 35 quarts.
 The whisky captured will eventually be destroyed. According to the detectives, about s40,00O worth of liquors is stored in the basement of the city hall. The suit cases and trunks will be sold at an auction, the time to be announced later.
 The alleged violaters are keeping the citys men busy, but no time is being wasted in attempting to prevent the inn portation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
NEGRO BURGLAR IS
 CAUGHT IN THE ACT

7 Frank Williams. a negro, was caught in the act of breaking into the home of c. Thomas, 1902 North Seventh ave- nue. yesterday by City Detectives Cole man and Cartwright Williams was ar rested and lodged in the city jail on charge of burglary and grand lar ceny.
 Williams is we'll known to police au- thorities. Detective Cartwright stated probably be developed against Will jams. When arrested, he had on a stolen overcoat, and had a number of pawn tickets on his person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
CHR|ST'S MIRACLES
 THEME 0F SERMON
Dr. Edmonds Urges Active Support of Red Cross and
 Anti-TuberculOsis Work

To keep the home fires burning" was doubtless the chief ambition last night of many who would otherwise have gone to the Lyric to hear Dr. Ed monds Those who braved the cold and went, however, were we'll rewarded.
 Speaking somewhat more informally than usual. Dr.. Edmonds referred to the passage in Luke 7 in which Jesus sends the disciples of John the Bap- tist back to tell their leader the things they had seen and heard, how the blind see, the lame walk, the deaf hear, and so on through the list of Jesus wonderful works; and to the word of Jesus to his own disciples that they should do the work he did and greater work. because he was going to his Father. From these the preacher obligation and the ability of Chris tians to do greater works of healing than Jesus did.
 MIRACLES OF HEALING
 Tt Is quite needless" he said, "for anyone to stumble over the miracles
 
 was a far greater miracle. It was the miracle of a man living in selfish age without ever being stained with selfishness. It is interesting also to observe that many of Jesus miracles were done in face of the opposition of the Pharisees How often since has the church striven to shut the door Eaep m i1f inc he, retic who attempted to open the door and welcome men in large numbers into their Fathers house.
 But we must do greater things than these. Never has this been so thoroughly realized. It is the duty ot the Christian to keep well. Every church should help people who are sick to get well and those who ara well to get stronger. True religion makes men think of something high CT than their livers. Every man should eat enough, sleep enough, work enough and exercise enough in the open aif to keep fit. How many more are do- ing this very thing than ever before, We are realizing Christs promise; we are carrying on his command.
 KEEP OTHERS WELL
 We are doing this also by facing our obligation to keep others well Until recent years thousands died of cramp collie. Now under the skill of modern surgery the removal of the appendix anu week or 10 days in the hospital give life and renewed visor Diphtheria formerly took one in fifty; now only one in one thousand. Yellow fever Is practically thing of the past; typhoid is now considered a disgrace; and tuberculosis will one of these days be stamped out. Instead of being re- signed to what were mistakenly called the decrees of providence, we have learned to conquer disease. Sickness is not the Lords will. but his remind CT that conditions are not ideal'
 Dr. Edmonds closed by urging peo- pie to do their utmost for the Red Cross fund nti-tuberculosis work dur ing this week and the approaching Christmas season. Before the benedic- tion Owen Gillespy sang Abide With Me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
Burglary Charged

A. G. Fortenberry and J. c. Alexan- der were arrested late Saturday night and lodged in the city jail by Detective Lyons and Officer Ellis on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. Over $200 worth of cigarettes are alleged to have been stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
HARD LUCK FALLACY STATES DR. STUART AT EVENING SERMON
Aversion to Hard Work Is Responsible for So-Called Hard Luck, Declares
 Noted Pastor
sTUARTIsMS
.The Hard Luck Winner"

''The Hard Luck Winner" ''IIe is one of the unfortunate sort of fellows
 His oil wells are all dry holes. "If he starts to dig cistern. he strikes a granite rock the first three feet"
 An epidemic entering community makes the first stop at his house." If he should find 50-cent piece in the road he would split lo-cent shirt in picking it up If Gabriel should blow his horn and say, "Come forth. he would come fifth"