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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22
Ecumcnic CIub Plans Lmchcou.

The Ecumeuic club met yesterday
afternoon N the public library, vita
Mrs. NJ. Powers as leader of the pro-
gram. Roll call response was from
favorito authors. Mrs John Cham
bcrs gave the only paper Of The aft
crnoon, 'The Battle of Hastings, and
Miss Mary Jane Bennett talked in
tercstinGly about "Irelanj, Its History
and Ideals" The club is malins
plans for luncheon at which the
members and their friends are to bo
guests. April II. in the superior tea
room.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22
Mine Swccpcrs Mine Victims.

LONDON, March 21.-Two British
mine sweepers have been sunk by
mines, according TO an admiralty an
nouncement tonight. In one case IA
men are presumed drowned.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22
GOOD FORTUNE,

It is perhaps a more fortunate
destiny 10 have taste for col
leciing shells than to be born
miilionaire.-Rchert Louis stew
enson in Lay Morals.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22
g 0Ciety News
| TELEPIIoNEs--oFFICE 6ooO RESIDENCE $500
=. 4. Q. Anniversary.
NfINF 7 EK J., j, q. VIII ODsefN
the nnniXerGarX OF It's founllnl

N NHNTI EN ], j., q. VIII ODstfVo
~ the anniversary OF its founding
IN this city seven years ago. in an
open meeting Wednesday, April II, at
the home of Mrs. Horace +. Ander.
son, president The affair is to be in
tie way o. n musicale with Mrs. Fred
s. Clinton in charge of the program
and local i. f.. O.'s, together with
those of nearby towns as guests. The
occasion will be one of the large and
important socia; events OF The spring
season. A special Invitation will be
extended TO the large number of esi
dent members of the society. who are
not members of n chapter
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs Ifulette f. Ably and
two 'ittle sons. Hulette and William
Willing, will leave on Friday for a
trip of ten days or two weeks TO New
Orleans and points in Mississippi
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

The arrival Of Mr.. and Mrs. Per-
Oval f. Mtgee and two children from
Los Angeles, Cal, is expected next
week, when they will take possession
of their new homo in Maple Ridge.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Guard Railroad Bridges.
BALTIMORE. March 21. - Gov
ernor Harrington this evening ordered
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mr. ard Mrs. S. y. Dunbar are now
settled and at home to friends in tho
pretty now abode which they recently
acquired at 116S North Cheyenne ave-
nue..
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar V. Goldrick
have as guests in their home. on
South Denver avenue, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Goldrick and two children of
Indianapolis, Ind, who are returning
to the north after n three months
stay in California
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Tulsa chapter Daughters of tho
American Revolution has indocset
Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey of In
dependence kar., rs its candidate for
the office of president general. and
Mrs William Reed Mccoy, who is to
represent the chapter at the meeting
of the continental congress in Wash
in2tn1, April 16. VIII east her vote for
the Kansas matron Mrs. Guernsey l.
n woman cf fine capabilities and a
great deal Of executive ability, and X
qualified 20 fill TIE Office with dig
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mrs John Knowles Weaver and
little daughter Virginia are expected
home Saturday from Tiffin, Ohio,
where they were called on account
of the illness of an aunt of Mrs.
Weaver.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mrs. Walter +. Nichols paid Mrs.
Raleigh owens Nevens, a young Vis
iting matron from Wilmore, Kan, Il
pretty social compliment In the aft
ernoon party with which she enter
tained Yesterday. A score of ma
irons who are friends of the honoree
wore invited to spend the afternoon
with her in the Nichols home, sewing
having been named as the pastime.
The entertaining rooms Were aitrac
tive In spring blossoms and the af-
fair was concluded with the serving
of a luncheon in which Mrs. Charles
T.. Farren and Mrs. Arthur B. Gideon
assisted the hostess. Mrs. Nevcns Is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
&. w Singleton
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Wallace of Sher-
man, Texas, arrived last evening to
visit the home of their daughter. Mrs.
John II. Miller, and Mr.. Miller of
Maple Ridge for ten days.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mrs. C. p. Alexander was hostess
at the regular meeting of the Art
circle yesterday afternoon. with only
the membership as her guests Pink
roses decorated the entertaining rooms
quite attractively. Luncheon was
served at the end of the pleasant aft
ernoon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

of Muskogee, have removed to this
city and are residing on Baltimore
avenue, where they have acquired a
home
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mrs. John s. Garvie and sons
Parker and Bobbie, will go to Musko
gee Friday for weekend visit il
the home Of Judge and Mrs Thomas
Owen
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs Troy Powell, formerly
Mrs. Robert NJ. McFarlin has gone
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

The lecture announced by the
RuslSn Art club for next Monday aft
ern 1on. when Mademoiselle Henrietta
Clopath wjll-speaK on Modern Re-
ligious Art" at First Presbyter ian
church, will be given for the benefit
of French soldiers blinded by the war.
There will be nc admission, but a
free-will Offering will be taken.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mrs. II. G. Jacobus is a patient In
one of the city's hospitals. where she
underwent an operation for the re-
moval Of her tonsils Tuesday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mrs. j. Wesley West entertained a
coterie of matrons, girls and men
with delightful party last evening
in honor of the visit of her niece, Miss
Betty West of Lancaster, KY Three
tables of auction We're played amid
decorations OF spring flowers. The
guests were limited to Kentucky
friends of the honor guest. Miss
Olive Jackson of New York, with Mr..
and Mrs. William r. Stcenc was an
Out-of town guest.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mrs. Margaret Hudson has returned
home to st Joseph, Mo-. after a pleas
ant visit to her son and daughterin-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl III. Hudson.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mr. and Mrs. S. Miller Williams o
Tulsa are guests in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Forbes OF West Broad
way-Muskog Phoenix.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Rev. James X. Thompson Of Mus
kogee has returned home after brief
stay In Tulsa.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

nifty and charm. Her prospects for
election this year are bright in spite
Of the boast of the east that west
orn woman could never succeed TO the
office, and indications are that she
will carry off the national honors by
a coed majority Mrs. William Cum
mings Storey, the present incumbent.
IS not n candidate for e.election and
is throwing her support to Mrs.
George Sqtires OF Minnesota. Mrs.
James Hamilton Lewis, wife of tho
senator from Illinois. and Mrs. John
Miller Ho,ton of Buffalo, are other
candidates
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mrs. r w. Paddock entertained tho
members Of her Crochet club with a
very pleasant afternoon yesterday.
Mrs. George II. Bowers, Mrs. Everett
Ansei, Mrs Brown and Mrs. Scott
Campbell contributed to a program
which furnished pleasant diversion
The hos'ess served refreshments witt.
Mrs Bowers assisting. the next meet
ing in two weeks will be with Mrs.
{. a. Piper.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-22

Mrs j. Warren Sanders has re-
turned from Vinita, where she was
n guest in the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
Dennis II. Wilson. formerly of this
city for several days. Mrs. Sanders
went to Ninita especially to be in at
tendance at the large evening mu-
steals with which the Wilson's enter
tanned last Friday.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
FORTY THOUSAND
TO GO TO FRANCE
ALL THREE ARMS OF AMERICAS
FIGHTING FORCES TO BE REP.
RESENTED IN WAR ZONE.
General Pershing and Staff to 90 Ahead
and Pave the Way for Final Train
ing of Huge Force U. S. Is to
Pour Across the Seas.

Washington.-All three arms Of
Americas fighting forces, the army,
navy and marine corps. soon will be
represented in the war zones.
with American cruisers already in
European waters and army regulars
concentrating TO carry the flag to the
battle lines in Belgium and France. n
regiment of marines was designated
May 10 to join the cXpeditionary force
ana round out the nations representa-
ton In the field.
The marines will be attached to the
army division under General Pershing,
which is under orders to proceed
abroad as soon as practicable.
Although details are not being made
public, it is calculated that with the
marine regiment the total American
force now designated for land service
In Europe Is close to 10000. An army
division at war strength comprises
about $1,000 men and upwards of r.
600 are expected to be in the nine vol
untecr regiments of engineers now be-
ing recruited. The forestry regiment
and the marine regiment each will
number more than 1000. The strength
of the naval force in European waters
has not been revealed.
General Pershing and his staff will
sail for Europe ahead Of the troops. TO
pave the way for final training of the
huge army the United States is pre-
pairing to pour across the seas as rap
idly as men can be trained and
equipped.
For obvious reasons. no information
as 10 the time of the American com
nander's departure or his destination
will be made public.
When General PerShlng leaves. every
detail OF the organization and equip
ment of his troops will have been
worked out. Presumably. he will have
wide discretionary powers to cooper
ate with commanders of the French,
British and Belgian forces.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
TEACH LOVE FOR THE FLAG
Country's Youth Must Be Educated to
Reverence Emblem for Which
Brave Soldiers Died.

Memorial day is with us once again.
In the cities, towns and villages of our
nation the staunch old soldiers of the
Grand Army Of the Republic march
under the folds of Old Glory TO dec
crate with flowers the graves of their
comrades. With them at the ceme-
teries where thousands of the little
marker flags flutter in the May
breezes. indicating the last resting
places of those who hravely met the
call when their country needed them.
gather the Sons of Veterans. Dnugh-
ters of Veterans, Relief Corps. Span-
ish War Veterans and various other
military organizations. and-one must
not forget them-the children. If will
he observed as have been the many
Memorial days that have preceded II.
but il is not the same. On this Mem
orial day in 1917 our country faces n
situation of momentous Importance
filled with gravest dangers rs well as
greatest hopes for the future.
For those sleeping beneath the sod
the roar of the battle is over. the
thunder of the great guns is no more.
But for these young men and women
and for the children who gather with
the veterans what lies in store? Love
for the flag that waves above IL 3
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
FAMOUS MEN WERE BROKE"
Many Celebrities Who Have swayed
Millions and Ruled Continents
Felt Pangs OF Poverty

Being broke" is an experience
through which some OF the greatest
men In history have had 10 pass.
Men who have swayed millions. ruled
continents. commanded mighty armies
have not always been blessed with
money.
Hard cash was the one thing which
In the early days Napoleon could not
lay hand on. and the same may be
said of Marshal Sout. who. long be-
fore he became duke OF Dnlmatia was
without n penny. says London An
swers. Nor was his great comrade-ln-
arms. the heroic Ney. any better or
when In his youth he donned the uni
form OF private soldier
We do not know for certain wheth-
or Columbus ever carried his coat to
the pawnshop. hut the miseries of
dungeon were certainly not the only
ones which tried his heart. his pocket
often being empty.
Owing 10 poverty. Dickens knew
hardships ms boy. and dumas. the
author OF Monte Cristo." died de-
pendent.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24

become of the old cow" The general
opinion was that we had seen the last
of her. On the morning of the fourth
day, father. my brother and l took
walk over the field 10 see If we could
find any trace of her. We saw many
terrible sights. Dead soldiers were
lying around thick; dead horses. and
many cowskins and heads; from this
last we soon came to the conclusion
that our COW had been killed for food
like the rest, so we gave her up. AS
we were eating supper one evening o
week or more after the battle, we
heard a familiar believing in the
street. Everybody sprang from the
table and rushed out. There stood our
dear old cow looking as happy as ii is
possible for n COW to look at being
home again. Next day we discov-
cred that she had bullethole in her
neck and one in her side. She was
not severely hurt. however, and both
bullets came out eventually. We found
ont later that all the cows in that par.
ticular field had got out in some way
the first day of the fight and had wan
dered off about ten miles from town.
beyond the firing line. After the bat
tie they all found their way back 10
town.-Albertus McCreary, in Nc
Clure's.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
SEVEN MILLION ARE SLAIN.
Fearful Toll OF Life as Result Of
World War.

London.-The number of men killed
in the war thus far was estimated AT
seven million by Arthur Henderson,
lnember OF the war council, in an adj
dress Saturday at Richmond He esti-
mated the total casualties of the war TO
be in excess Of the population of the
United Kingdom. (The population Of
the United Kingdom. according to the
census of 1911. was 1870 500
Mr. Henderson said that after nearly
three years Of military effort which
was Unprecedented there was no i'm
mediate prospect of cessation of hos
tilitics. The severe character of the
war and its prolongation tempted some
persons To ask why peace should not
be attempted by other means.
He would tell them he said. II was
because the challenge thrown down by
Germany in 1914 still held good. The
lust Of world dominion which dictated
the policy of aggressive military action
on the part OF Germany continued to
be supported by the German emperor
and his Prusslan advisers. Until the
great act of liberation had been fully
achieved the allies could not falter.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
Teach Children the Lesson.

Year by year Memorial day secs
fewer old soldiers participating in its
exercises. The time is fast approach
ing when the pious office of laying
flowers and raising flags on the graves
of the hero dead will he left to a gen
Grafton that has no personal recollec-
tions of the Civil war; May children
preserve and cherish the sacred tradi-
lions that have been passed down TO
them from patriotic fathers and moth
ers.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24

what do YOU mean by begging from
door Ia door when YOUR country needs
such husky fellows as you:" asked the
patriotic person. Indignantly.
1--WE walked sixty miles ter en-
list. guv'nor.' answered the tramp
Dis is de las lap Of the journey. an !
fought under de circumstances YOU
wouldn't mind givin' me IA handout. IS
"Certainly not. Step around to the
Kitchen and I'll have the cook fix you
up good breakfast"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24

graves of these patriots whom we
honor on Memorial day must be fos-
tered. Patriotism must not be al
lowed 10 die. The young men must
not be allowed to die. The young men
must stiifen their shoulders and stand
straight in resolve TO hold fast 20
the principles for which the old vet
Grams beside them stood. The children
who lovingly place flowers upon these
graves must be imhued with a never
dying love of country.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
AnniVersarY's Meaning.

Loyalty to America-that is the
theme for Memorial day as for no
other since that sacred anniversary
was established. There is scarcely a
day in the year when in one way or
another we are not concerned with the
question of our rights and privileges !:
let Memorial day be that on which we
take special thought of our duties.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
WAR BUDGET BILL PASSED.
President May Commanded Ships
Built or Building.

Neutrality-suspicious. the SEN
ate Saturday afternoon passed the
enormous S3,390. 100000 war budget
bill without dissenting vo,-.
Under the bin President Wilson is
given power 10 commander ships built
or building. and is also given an imme-
date emergency shipping fund of SI05,-
100000. This is part of an authorize
ton of $750.0OO.o00 for merchant
marine.
There is total Of some S3.000,0OO,-
600 for the army and navy in the bill.
The senate added S9l.0O0,0O0 TO the
house appropriation for the army and
about $l6.OOO,OOO for the navy.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
Train Neoroes in Separate Camp.

Washington.-A training camp for
negro officers will be established at
Fort Des AIoines, Iowa, where 1900
candidates for commissions in negro
regiments of the new army will be
trained, II was announced Saturday.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
Russians Favor General Peace.

Perograd.-Thc provisional govern
ment declared on May ~ that ii was
united in the rejection of II separate
peace and that II adopted rs its aim
the re-cstablishmcnt of general peace
which will not tend either TO domina-
tion over the nations or to the seizure
of their national poSsessions-a peace
without anncXatiOns or indemnitics.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
No Lives Lost in Shipwreck.

San Franclsco.--No lives were lost
when the fishing ship Standard went
ashore at Cape Constantine. on Bering
sea. Alaska, last Monday. according to
n wireless message received from the
radio operator of the Standard.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24

Willls-Bump is going TO clean up
a bunch Of money this year.
GilliS-flow so?
whistle Is going to tear down
that elghtccn-story building that he
owns.
Gillls-And erect bigger one?
WILSON. no. Plant the site with
onions and potntocs.-Town Topics.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24

of the first day Of
the fight we had
put her in pasture
as usual. This
pasture was near
the edge of town.
OF course we saw
n O I h in z of her
during the three
days of fighting.
Often one of US
W 0 ul d s a V: 81
wonder what has
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
Woman's Rifle Club.

-I see Lakewood y. j., has wom-
ans rife club"
what do they do rifle their hus-
bands pockcts;'
"No. I think the object Of the club
Is 10 improve woman's aim in lifc.'
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24

well. after all, -" remarked the Tom
my who had lost leg at the war,
there's one advantage in 'aving
wooden leg"
whats that?' asked his friend.
You can hold UP Yer bloomin' sock
with Il tin-tack :" chuckled the hero.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
June 8 Liberty Loan Day.

New York.-An appeal to the
churches of the country to make SUI
day. June 3. Liberty Loan Day." was
sent To clergymen everywhere on Fri
day by the Liberty loan committee.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
USE ALIENS FOOT. EASE

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into shoes
and sprinkled into the foot-bath. 1t relieves
painful, swollen, sInarting feet and takes the
sting out of corns and bunions. The greatest
comforter ever discovered for all foot-aches.
Sold everywhere, 3Sc. Trial package FREE.
Address, Allen 5. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.-Adv.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
Safety First.

what are you going 10 tell your con-
stiiuents when you get hOme?"
Hadn't thought OF that" replied the
congressman who speaks impulsively;
I'm waiting to see whether it will be
safe for me to 20 home"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
Very truly yours.
HERBERT S. MAXWELL.
June 5, 1916. Plymouth. Mass.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You

Send ten cents 20 DR.. Kimer & Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y. for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention thi, paper. Regular ifty-cent
and onc-dollar size bottles for sale at all
drug stores-Adv.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
Not So Precipitate.

"Bliggins is one of these men who
want 10 get ahead Of everybody else"
"Oh, l don't know. He haSlt en-
listed YET
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24

Possibly the man who growls about
the washday dinner would find it more
pleasing to his taste if he had done
the washing.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24

Cynics should avoid human society
and go out where the dogs are bark
Ing at the moon.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24

The CHEEKY man is welcome every
where if he doesn't overdo it.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
Not Always.

Like produces like"
Don't you think that short rations
produce some tail thinking?"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24

The proof of the pudding is in the
empty dish after dinner.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-24
ALL FOUND THEIR WAY HOME
Cows Broke From Pasture During the
= Battle Of Gettysburg, and Reached
Places of Safety.

We had an old COW that mad been in
the family for years, and the morning