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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
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PHILOSOPHY.

n HlLOSOPHY j., not much good,
unless IS helps you saw your
wood. with patience, year by year;
unless 1t teaches YOU TO bear the weary
load Of workday care, without a sigh
or tear Philosophers OF high renown
at divers time, have handed down a
lpt oi heavy books, they're loaded
down with maxlms sage, bat on their
dull and dusty page the tired man sell
dom look, Most all the SagcS who in-
,crlb, their wisdom Tor the human tribs
are not m touch with men, at heavy
tasks they have not wrought, at ease
they write their gems oi thought in
scquc,,crcd den Philosophy is what
We learn. aS We our weekly stipend,
earn and make the wheels go round.
examples set by some good man will
teach us more than any plan set forth
in books profound We've learned that
honesty is best. that vice will knock ~
galley west. that industry is wise; wc'vs
learned tha, when tasks on hand, its
wise to work TO beat the band, with
smiling lips and eyes We learn these
things, and hundreds more, not from
the ,agcS muSly lore but in our sphere
of toll, this i, philosophy that aids.
that hits our souls from out the shades,
and makes the kettle boil
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
WHAT EDITORS SAY
The Saloon pfohlem.

II i, not UNLIKELY that those who are fighting the saloon
may he fooled hy signs o victory IN 'he maps showing
div territory Putting the saloons ont OF business isn't
question oi capturing land White Territory shown
on prohibition map, usually represent, farm lands while
black areas represent conrcstcd populations
The problem oi the saloon intensely human-it has to
DO with men and women and most oi those who live
conquered territory live IN cities which do not much
land area ONLY about 20 pcrccn of the population o dr
state, live m critics, whereas the wcc>t states IN ,r,
country about Is pcccu, live the cities One fourth OF an
the rcnnlc m the United states living territory live
I'm six citcs-Ncw Work Chicago. Philadelphia S. Louis,
Boston ard Cleveland One hall the people IN licensed ter
nory live IN four s,acs-Ncw York Pennsylvania Illinois
and New Jersey
The ngh, aeain, the saloon had 1t, origin in the coun
iry II the ou'Vowh oi religious rcyiyals The farmer
M today iuhcris the hatred az his ioc'dhcrS for the
saloon and he hits the saloon solar plcvuS blow every
time he gets chance But H., different IN the city The
civ is the stronghold of the SALOON And those who would
destroy the saloon will have to understand that they can't
fright the saloon i'm hlg industrial town, with an elaborated
rural program
H., true that here and there saloons have been closed
I'M some large cities h tins usually has been due to thc
vote, ui the country ,uuNlWcu, II IN the industrial
city and state lna, ,hc last hg battle the liquor ques
ion will he fought ont Nul IS here that the opposing
force, are arrayng themselves In the last analysis the
worgugmcn Of TN, country viii say whether the nation
shall 60 dp-lalayc'tc Courier
The Toledo BLADE sure tina, ,hc firm of supply De.
mand will dissolve partnership Nevertheless a, one
interested IN the 'rm feel Ike insisting h, the head
| of the firm remain ON the loh Houston OcNaD Post
With auto tires bursting u crowded thoroueharcs ,heS.
DAYS nobody PAYS attention ~ pistol shot uni thel
happen 90 ,ecl it.rlotlda Times Cnion jacksonville.
i /, IS going to he time before travelling in an air
ship during a thunderstorm will look "u, as safe" to
man with railroad ticket IN his pocket Memphis Com
mcr,ih Appeal
\ Georgia lady insists upnn taking through he hphc
courts a lawsuit involving 5S cents declaring thar She
fighting 'or principle not for the money With the Law
IN the ease II IS probably Just the other way round
b Norfolk Nrgniau-riot
"a man canno, always tell when he f,ache, the doc
oi opportunity That may he true hut the fellow win
tries door he 10 will onen sooner ot later
I birmingham Age Herald
The more we contemplate George Washington, uncon
uahlc Nctary the realize that he wouldn't hay
told u, we are looking Younger every -Gakc,,o
| tleNa) News
d, French lady recently married because the brd,
gtooms taste and hers similar 81 don't cate vet
' much iot him and he doesn't care ysy much oS me- sh
lssgaiasd,-L9ndpu QpiRioA - ----'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
THE LENGTH OF THE WAR.

IRON down east read Of the prediction oi ono mill
tary expert whether soldier newspaper man don't
know, that the war will be short One who take, the OPP
poc view declares that the conflict will last for several
years. The reader form just good opinion as
any who gets into print with hi, ideas
When the war started in 1914 there were many who
could not believe that the tragedy could last for than
few months Others pointed to history as the precedent
that the European conildgraton would last for and
would drag nations of other continents into the scrap
Again the reader Judge
Predicting the time that any war will last !, not unlike
predicting the weather few years in the future There
persons who view parallced by conflict
in the boxing ring on the baseball Diamond quick
short scrmmagc with prompt decision.
War +, nothing OF that class. Readers Of history know
better OF course all OF is hope that the entrance OF the
United State, into the war Will irghcn Germany that
the armc, of that land will Immediately propose
ton OF houtcs There hope in this country that such
action may pass But the history OF does not
indicate any such procedure
Gloomy is the outlook and IT will be well 10 make ur
our mind, that this no skmi,h that will settle Oh.
world conflict in few weeks It w,ll hc we'll ua, to at
tempt to deceive our,cl,c, into the belief that this affair
will hc ended with short sharp engagement like the on
oi sam luan hill but that the United States Is IN for
long campaign which will be costly IN both life an,
treasure.
No the situation calls for cooperation determination
~ assemble all . resources give super support &
the president III rh, ENHANCEMENT which has been iorcc
upon II, j., not mild contc, OF the nature OF those wh,c
take place on the football field bat a WORLDS WAR
not OF our inviting hut IN which have hccn draggc
to help settle at awful cost
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07

and burns that tn. wonder is that there
are any grown men at all
The reason why there is 50 much DIS
appointment IN this world IS because
We all expect too much
Ii woman happens to have a good
figure the other women IN the neigh
borhood like TO say that she goes with
out enough TO eat in order TO bry cx-
pcnSlNc CltsctS.
There may be only ono Devil hut he
must have about a million department
executive, II would be impossible for
one Devil to attend to all the work in
hi, huc
Once I'm a while YOU will meet a man
who q, such Perfect Lady that You
gc, the impression that he wears knee
length stockings, gaurc undcrycSt and
/ corset.
The world Is growing better You do
I du mot see ans more ot those old fash
iaucl picture, IN which the bride Is
standing mp and the groom sitting, ani
the bride has her hand ON the groom
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
CALLING" A CONGRESSMAN.

DNTRIOIS in Illinois are demanding that Congressman
William f. Mason rctraot his words about the war
situation or resign Thu, representative from the Sucker
state IS opposed to declaring that state Of war exists
against Germany
This representative IN the lower house j, the same vii
liam t. Mason who wa, senator from Illinois just nineteen
years ago at which time he the noScs member OF the
senate IN demanding that congress declare war against
Spain.
Just why Mr. Mason, pahotic attitude has changed IS
not made clear in the dispatches This senator stood
IN the halls ot ,ougrcs, in 1903 and cried Brave sailors
of tine United State, navy lost their lives in Havana mr-
bor; those boys had been son, OF the members OF the
United States senate this body would make wa at once
The cause in 1903 wa, of humanity the cause now
i, the same To- he consistent William T. Mason should
stand with the president in defending the rights OF Amcri-
can citizens.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
THE BOARD AND THE BONDS.

MONDAY night j. the time of the next meeting Of the
AVA school board when is expected that bonds again
will command attention Twice the voters have rejected
proposals bonds in aid OF the local school system
A couple OF months ago The Times urged that the mem
hers OF the school board make concessions the end that
compromise be effected on the amount Of the bond issue
In measure the suggestion prevailed but did not 70 far
enough
When the taxpayers of Oklahoma City voted uniayor
ably bond issue of $o5OOO0 some weeks ago it wa,
pointed that public sentiment was opposed ohli
cation Of that amount but would favor smaller When
the bond issue OF $4,000 wa, voted on a few days ago
public sentiment still believed the amount too large Hence
the next step the part OF the school board IS to submit
Many voters who cast negative ballots at the two bond
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07

Why is II that a woman will pick up 4
rabbit skin with her middle finger and
thumb and hold 1t giugcrly at arms
length from herself when she is wearing
around her neck the iur with a skuukS
head on one end and its tail on the
other
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
All For a Nickel

\ single cigar contains acctic. pro-
picnic. hutyrlc, valcrlaniC, iormic and
prussic acid, besides quantities OF phc.
mol, suphurct,ci hydrogen, creo,o,c.
ammonia, plcohnc, yludiua and nico-
tine
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
Well. Well

one day whlG he shook for the drinks.
a copper arrested Mr. Quake,
Quake couldn't finish ont the game.
lie trcmbled so no couldn't shake
r. n NJ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
The Secret of ponnlarity.

To make friends YOU do not have TO
BE llbsrnl with cash and uelt,
You can be popular n YOU
WIN keep your troubles 10 yourself
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
Notice

George Frost OF Ice Avenue Dayton
Ohio, has been expelled from the Club
for aiding Winter to llngrr ,u the lap OF
Spring
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07

1t will lse observed that the president OF Cuba didn't
hide under the bed but asserted the rights of hs people
Al naclll.t now nlrcrs nlra,c olnN-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
ootl

A thin Scot who wuro plaid lQlt.
Had lex that resomhlcd a suii,
He took just one glance.
Then put on his pants
because he saw how ho was buIt
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
The Wise Fool.

1T is very foolish for a man 10 lock
the barn after the horse has been stol-
en-" observed the Sage
"Why is it," asked the Fool Maybe
the man has another horse
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07

Mr. William Kennedy and family re.
turned to Enid last night
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
, Luke McLukc Says.

Ivcfy IImc You Wong NUIlhcr Y0l
Wrong Yourself
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07

Senator Warren of Wyoming announces tha, he will mo-,
b. candidate for reelection Bu psthar, there viii be
no vacancy possibly there patriot, IN Wyoming who
will accept the place
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07

Perhaps the Mexican idea OF executing persons who sell
hNor will he laughed a, IN Oklahoma Prohibition also
waAlaughed at years ago hut not now at least Nv
,ho,eAwho hold shares in liquor corporations
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
WAR AND THE oUAKERs.

OUAEIRS have created their brotherhood ON a peace
u foundation And they urgently appealing for SUN
port TO the end tina, tho United States shall engage m
conflict All Of which d nnc theory il all nations held
TO the .amc hchci which governs the Quakc,,
I'm am extended advertising campaign the OuakcrS de-
clare that the cause OF humanity he served Nv
methods which array against each other m spirit
OF hate What would Quaker do might ASH ,t high
waymcu should a,'a his wife and babe, in public place
Would the Quaker run and abandon his family
1t would appear that the place for the QuakerS to work
Is in Prussia instead Of the United States This nation
exercised all known means of keeping ont Of war. The
people this land quite eager ior peace as are the
Quakers But il happens that the United States rs not
dealing with %ody Of QuakctS at this time
Quaker, do not operate submarine, Quaker. d' not
take human hic OF ncura, Quakcrs do not p'acc weak
nations, Quakcrs DO not mi,trca, women
Ih., Is a time TO preach brothery love To those who
arc IN the mood 10 listen TO reason. Those who commit
assault against tins nation and its citizen, must be rc
pulsed with force Of arms Pleading, have been in vain
The sword is the last resort, while the people of the
United States would gladly turn the blade of the sword
Into pow,harc the hostile foreign attitude prevents such
action at this time
The United States patient TO the las, degree. enters
the world wide conflict an agges,or but In defense
OF liberty and the maintenance Of human rights
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07

While there is no interstate liquor exchange TO report
quotations private in Kansas quote quart for
red liquor Presumably this represents ~ cents IN value
pnd risk Of toa1 -----r---- -
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07

i A. Whttcn rcturnrI TO kanSa,
CITY after a visit with his brother, DR..
NWcn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
Fifteen Years Ago.

lanes Chenowcth and Ben + Tait
enrolled today as members OF the Ok
.lahoma Bar association
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
Ten Years Ago.

Ten Years Ago.
Mr. and Mrs Franklin Kenny ar.
rived Yesterday for a visit with their
man, friends and are with DR. and
Mrs Edward T. Davis on North Rob
rson street Later Mrs Kenny will
visit Mrs C. Clark
Carl Ilson Of Kansas itty who for
mcrly resided here was IN town yes
lcrday renewing acquaintance.
Miss Fyaine Ragon and Mis-, Mat
tie larrcll lei, today for Shawnee TO
Join a house party given by Mrs Frank
Stone
Mr. and Mrs W {. Burke are en-
terraining a small company OF friends
this evening IN compliment TO Mrs.
Ralph J Ramcr Of Iacateoas, Mexico.
| McXlco
Mrs Victoria QuarlcS. who has been
visiting Mrs T. W williamson re-
turned home today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
'LUKEM:LUKE M:L
Ills COLUMN
Copyright 1877
No Joke

While any wumau's chatter may
Seem TO man distressing
It's what woman doesn't say
That Keeps a fellow guessing
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07

While this wind does cause squirninp among the
young who wear short skirts and who have hard
time controlling them who was d that forced the aforesaid
young women to the short skirts Surely " could
mo-, have been a matter OF chuiyc'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
Paw Knows Eyetythinr

Willie Paw,what IS fatal Irritation
Paw-Ouc that end, IN marriage, my
son.
Maw-Willic you 60 70 bed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07

G. + Colcord. +. b Zcigler, DR..
Ryan, George Shields and Harry Shell
BY returned today from trip in tho
Wichita country.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07
Names Is Names


Royal Knott, live, at tlwood. Ind
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-07

X f. Wood Of Shawnee was in town
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
RAILROAD STRIKE IS
 TO START sATURDAN
Continued From Page one.)

willingness to submit the whole con- troversy to the eight hour commission If the law is declared unconstitutional and agreed to accept any decree of the commission.
 Pointing out to the four chiefs the grave international crisis which con- fronts the nation. they appealed to their patriotism to prevent strike at such a juncture in national affairs
 The brotherhood chiefs. in a formal statement prepared after the final break, expressed indignation at the att titude taken by the railroads in de- claring strike would be unpatriotic.
 Trainmen's Patience Exhausted.
 "lt goes without saying" the state ment declared. that the railroad em- ployes have been patient and loyal to the interests of the country and in the event of war have offered their ser vices to the government. It must not be overlooked that during this period, when the rilroads have persistently denied their employees that which was intended by the president in his pro- position and that which was intended by the congress in the Adamson law, the railroads. during years period, show net earnings of over a thousand million dollars. while the employees, with no increase in wages. have suf- fered an increase in cost of living equal to more than forty per cent.
 A Year With No Relief.
 'Tf, after more than a year, we have falSed to secure some relief, and train and enginemen conclude to fold their hands and starve entirely rather than by degrees. should they be consider ed as disloyal to their f1agT
 W. c. Lee was informed tonight of the announcement form Washington that President Wilson would do every and probably would appeal directly to the patriotism of the men themselves. He was asked what effect this would have.
 why do you ask that ?' he demand ed. We have heard nothing from the president of tlle United States. When we do hear. we will take up that ques- tion."
 No Bluff About the Strike.
 Warren S. Stone declared that if the bresident made an appeal to the men. "it would be considered" He added: however, that there was mo bluff" about the strike.
 Brotherheods. Side.
 The brotherhoods side of the con- trovcrsy was made public in 8 state n1ent signed by the four brotherhood chiefs, W. G. Lee. for the trainmen: W. s. Carter. for the firemen; l.. P. s. Stone. for the engineers.
 We presented aproposition to place the Atkinson eight hour law into effect along the lines suggested by President Wilson last August. which was that in all road service except passenger, where schedules now read:
 zone hundred miles or less. g or 10 hours or less. overtime at 10 or II miles Der hour.' insert eight hours or less for a basic day and 12 1-2 miles per hour for speed basis for the pnr 7 pose of computing overtime. Over time to be paid for at. not less than. one-eighth of the daily rate per hour. In all yard, switching and hosting ser
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
RID STOMACH OF CASES, SOURNESS
 AND INDIGESTION
"PAPE'S DlAPEPSIN" RELIEVES STOMACH DISTRESS IN
 FIVE MINUTES

You don't want a slow remedy when your stomach is bad-or an uncertain one-or a harmful one-your stomach is too valuable; you mustn't injure it with drastic drugs.
 Pape's Diapepsin is noted for it's speed in giving relief; it's harmless it's certain unfailing action in regu- lating sick, sours gassy stomachs. Its quick relief in indigestion. dyspepsia and gastritis when caused by acidity has made it famous the world over.
 Keep this wonderful stomach sweet ener in your home-keep it handy-get a large ffty-cent case from any drug store and then if anyone should eat something which doesn't agree with them; if what they eat lays like lead, ferments and sours and forms gas; causes headache, dizziness and nausea; eructations of acid and undigested food remember as soon as Pape's Dfapep- sin comes in contact with the stomach it helps to neutralize the excessive acidity, then all the stomach distress caused by it disappears. It's prompt ness. certainty and ease in overcoming such stomach disorders is revelation to those who try it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
Get Tanac at Smiths Prescription Store, 2O5 Main Street
 Notice To 0rAggiSt EXCLUSIVE IN BUILDING, NEW HAVEN AT 
e To PrAggi9t

vice, where schedules now read ID. ii or 12 hours or less shall constitute a days work inEert eight hours or less shall constitute a days work. Over time to be paid for at not less than one- eighth of the daily rate per hour. In passenger service the present mile- age basis will be maintained provided that the basic pa ssenger day will not be in excess of eight consecutive hours Overtime to be paid for at not less than one-eighth of the daily rate per hour.
 "The conference committee of the railways took our proposition under consideration and at the afternoon meeting notified <us that they could not accept it. and submitted in lieu thereof the following: eff the supreme court holds the law to be unconstitutional and the two sides cannot agree upon the appJica- ton of any of the points we will agree determine how the law shall be ap- piled.
 'Tn case the law is declared uncon- stitutionaI we offer to join you in asking the eight hour commission to determine the whole controversy. Any settlement arrived at to be effective from January 1, 1917.
 Tt will be noted that in any event uality the managers committee have declined to negotiate any settlement of the eight hour day; that If the law agree to our interpretation of the law and desire to submit the application Of the law to an arbitration, the mem bers of the eight hour commission be- ing the arbitration board. 4
 "On the other hand. if the law is
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
SPECIAL MEETING OF
 BOARD OF ALDERMEN N
Two Resolutions Adopted fin Six
 minute Session.

special meeting of the board of aldermen was held in the council chamber Thursday evening to act on the petitions of the American Thread company and the Jordan brothers. The meeting lasted just six minutes. which was ample time to transact all of the business called for on the notices sent out by City Clerk A. C. Scripture. Af- ter the reading of the notice by the clerk a resolution was adopted where by the American Thread company was given permission to erect a steel bridge over Windham road, connect ing Mill No. 1 with Mill No. 5. It was specified in the resolution that the bridge was to be constructed of steel and be sixteen feet in heighth, fourteen feet wide and be not less than A feet abovv the sidewalk. The structure will be on an angle of 69 degrees. The company will pay the of an arc light underneath the bridge sulting from the erection of the same.
 Another resolution giving the sJor- dan brothers permission to excavate and maintain cellar or vault under meath the sidewalk in front of their property on Main street was read and adopted. The sidewalk that will be constructed over the excavation will be 96 feet long and eight feet wide. The expense of constructing the side walk and the maintenance of 1t will be borne by the company. who will also be responsible for all injuries caused by the construction of this walk. After the adoption of this reS- olution the meeting adjourned.