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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
AN UNPOPULAR LEAGUE.

TT ISN'T STRANGE that the Non Partisan league is
= meeting with a chilly reception in Oklahoma. The
Hawlsy citizen who refused to rent a hall to a speaker
Of the league, probably reflected the common sentiment
toward that organization. Guilty or not, It stands sus-
peeted OF ~disloyslty and will have difficulty in establish
ing It's innocence before the bar Of public opinion. An or
ganilation which would invite LaFollette to address It's
most important meeting, after all that the Wisconsin
senator had done or failed TO do, cannot expect TO stand
high with real Americans. Not only was that pomp-
adoured and Prussiani1ed statesman invited to speak, but
his nefarious utteranees were applauded by some OF those
present. That, We should say is pretty bad.
OF course the La Toilette speech was long ago, and the
league has, to a degree, seen the error Of its way. II has
adopted certain high.sounding patriotic phrases, but there
are signs that It's spirit has not changed since it applauded
the senator's remarks about The Lusitania. Its leaders
are admittedly under suspicion, II not actually under in
dictrnent In It's official publication, in the face Of the
damnable Teutonic plots unearhed in this country, We find
the statement, There are many cursed plots, but the worst
is the plot against the farmer" OF course there is no
plot against the farmers, and the need now is that they
pull with the government, as most Of them are doing, in
stead Of sowing discomfort which makes for obstruction
On another page, tlyre Is a belittling reference to pa
triotie recipes" honest efforts to save food.
Such a league cannot expect To be popular in this state,
which is seeking to do its best to help win the war. Class
feeling is bad at any time, and is impossible now. In
sdious suggestions Of ~disloyalty cannot find adequate
camouflage in ringing resolutions alone, Until It proves
its merit by real service to the nation, the Non Partisan
league Is apt to continue as unpopular as it is today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
'Sape the Waste and Win the War;
A NEEDLESS WORRY.

BECAUSE the March number Of the Metropolitan Maya
- zine was barred from the mails, the Houston Post is
moved to wonder Il that bulwark Of the republic, a free and
vntrsmmeied press, is passing for all time. That, we should
cay, 10 needless worry, when there are enough real causes
fs psrurbation at hand. What the oliense Of the Metro
poltan was, we are not sure, but other publications have
BEEN barred from the mails for printing sediious matter,
md there are others, seen occasionally, which should share
Q similar fate. One Of these is the Voice Of the People, a
vicious opponent OF the government, which boosted Victor
pesfef In his recent senatorial effort in Milwaukee.
Bot there is no occasion for alarm. This Is war more
grim and terrible than this nation ever knew before. For
the time being, everything which stands in the way Of its
s~secessful prosecution must yield to this mighty issue. And
sedition and obstruction are very unpopular now. II the
government sidesteps the constitution is regulating some Of
these evils, II is because the people are the government, and
Gesefose representatives in Washington know what the peo-
~ want Along with the free press, free speech is being
tsoed occasionally these days, for the soap box orator
~ breaches pro- Germanism, anarchy or paefist doctrine
= uksty to find himself in duranee vile, But the right
4 meeting and public discussion is not endangered, After
ne war, when the spoken or written words have less power
fw devilment, we shall drift back into the easy ways OF
eden days, and long haired men and short-haired women
wul again be permitted to solve the problems of life by
cheap talk.
So far as criticism keeps within the bounds Of loyalty
81 helpfulncss, ii is still unrestrained to a great extent
The ones who are being eurbed are those who seek to give
ID OF comfort to the enemies. War is always somewhat
eou6h on enemies, and that is about all there is to the
moaocs to On u~nshackled press and free and unlimited
speech.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
HOPE FOR PROHIBITION.

MASSACHUSETTS approved the constitutional amend
- ment providing national prohibition the other day
The vote OF this and other wet" states for national prohi-
titioa Is quite encouraging to those who would rad the
sstion Of the evil Of alcohol. There are not enough states
With statewide lid laws to pass a constitutional amend
ment, but 1t is already apparent that they can depend on
some states which still tolerate personal liberty in bot
lied form to come to their assistance, Several have al
ready done so, and others are reasonably certain. There
b Missouri. for instance, which barely defeated a prohi-
hilton amendment at the last general election. 1t is
practically certain to line up for the amendment. St.
Lsub alone kept it out of the dry" column before, and
s. Louis doesn't dominate either house of the legislature,
Tbea there 10 Kentucky, which has already approved, as
Nsssschusetts did. He is blind indeed who cannot see the
hAsd- v on the wall, and the wisdom of selling
bsswsry stock and bar fixtures while there still is a
market
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

wagons becaus. they resl.n TIA, ,h.-e
is a sucker born every ninu.e A.
sawdust evanEtlisu keep rsh. O. Es;.
ting folks to build tsbernici,s icr ,H.-
because they realize TIA, there Is a DEF
Ell born every lev seconds
Our idea Of a great de.-:iy. is =
married man with a family v5o u-
locate a clean towel IN TIE h--s -
day before the lsundynau delivers .-s
wash.
Some men are lucky ard F,, -.-ul-
ton for wisdom just because CHEZ 30
pie happen 10 ask them c~ueCs-rs :-a:
they can answer.
A married man nav - 'a.--.it,i
over other things. Be, he never gets 80
egotistcal that he inssjnes hs cc1yer-
sation Interests his wife
There isn't any diii.renc. - va
could notice IT. But a mar w.'l feel
proud II you call him a sly pup s-i
will &c, mad Il you call him a shaking
dog.
Il doesn't hurt 70 tell N. truth or.
in a while Possession decreases Ire
value Of most everything 4 mar crave
for, including a wife
We are very fond Of dogs Bu. il
never was intended BY the Creator TIA,
furry white dog, should liv. in eitis in
which soft coal is burned
Ifs'man happens 70 know two Eo'ti
having the same meaning, talk 70 hin
for a moment and he will use then.
Nature is a mean cuss The -ore a
thin girl walk, the thinner The gets
And the more a Corn-Fed girl va,a
the fatter she gets.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

Along about this season Of the year Il is difficult to
convince mere man that there isn't a good deal OF profiteer-
ing in the millinery business. A mar may lack commercial
knowledge, but when an article is advertised at half price
this early in the season, he is apt to suspect that the original
price was an outrage or something worse.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

) III, u st. Joseph, Mo, a certain candidate had a cinch
q election, II seemed, until his friends Of Teutonic lineage
bad a circular printed in German to boost his cause and
hmbaste his opponent, after which it was goodnight. For
. race which dotes on efficiency, the Teuts make a lot of
fool moves from time TO time.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

In about nine cases out Of ten, II Is
trying to keep up with some woman
that makes a young mar fast
A fool is a man who attempts to tell
a woman's character by the amount OF
paint she has on her face.
The old fashioned man who never
started anything he couldn't finish now
las a son who is always starting some-
thing he won't finish.
When a man is going fishing and has
10 dig bait he doesn't envy the golden
toned song bird. He envies the wood
pecker.
Circus men 60 right on building new
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Our Daily Birthday Party.

Winchell Smith, author Of Turn ID
the Right" and other successful playx
born at Hartford, Conn, ~ years aEa
today.
William NJ. Wood, the foremost fin
ure in the American wooden Industry
born at Ma1ha's Vineyard, Mass, 81
years ago today.
Henry St. George Tucker, noted VirS
ginia lawyer and educator, born Al
Winchester, Va, IS years ago today.
John Q. Tilson, representative Id
congress OF the third Connecticut dis
trict, born at Clear Branch, Tenn, 81
years ago today.
Nv, -
Lines worth Remembering.
A desire to resist oppression is im<
planted in the nature Of msn.-Tacitus
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Yes, But Wbaddy va M,an1

In describing a launching al Newark
N. J., the Charleston, w Va, Leader
SAYS:
"The vessel wa christened Coyote
by Miss Phillis Hughes. She is 1907
tons and 278 feet long, with a beam OF
10 feet"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

While looking around for an opportunity to do your
patriotic duty, don't overlook the Eat No Wheat club
The first Of its kind is organizing here, and you are in
yited TO become a charter member.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

1T says here that a man di,loca,sd
his Jaw while yawning." said Mrs.
Gabb. as she looked up from the news.
paper she was reading Isn't that re.
m~arkable9"
Nothing remarkable about H.
growled Mr.. Babb Gle was probably
listening to his wife tell how much be-,
ter she could have done II she hadn.i
married him"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

Diamonds have gone up rs percent since the war began,
and there are other figures to cause the young man to
hesitate to become engaged and get married.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Is That SOP.

To solve this mystery we try,
Twill surely bur goat get,
How Luke a keep his humor dry
When he's so very wet Quill
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

Farmers in this state are urged to raise $50 chickens
each this year above the usual number, and this should
be a great season to cultivate your country friends.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
OH

"A printer tells me that the letter r.
Is used oftener than any other letter IN
the alphabet" said the Old Fog.
We'll" replied the Crouch. maybe
he's right But III take a bet on n,
capital T."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

His Column
No Joke
When Pleasure calls
Our speed 10 ditfi
h Duty calls
The line IL busy.
Described

What kind Of a town is Smilhyille''
asked the City Man Anything doing
here after dark"
Sure" replied the Tavern Keeper
Every night At 7 O5 everybody IN ioun
goes down TO the depot TO see No I
come in"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
IumM XmeS N&zeg

Twenty Years Ago.
r J. Edwards and T. G. Chameu
we're travellers TO Guthrie yesterday.
Corn Of last years crop on hand u
estimated at q percent.
DR.. John Threadgill has made hh
report for the quarter Of the insane asys
lum az Norman showing that during lhs
month l0 patients we're confined n
the asylum.
Az Tuesdays election there was but
one woman that voted.
Hon r " Richardson returned last
night from the southeast
Fifteen Years Ago.
The Classen company has just sold q
lot IN West Highland addition to Mr.
Fredericton OF Frederickson & Kroh
who will within a short time, begin the
erection OF a modern house thereon.
G s Avery and Robert Duffield ye'
'-rday sold 70 Frank p. Johnson To- 1
lots on the northeast corner OF Fourt |
and Robinson streets. The price paid
Tor the property was 5000. Mr.. Johr
son announces his intention to erect
four two-'tory brick flat buildings with
a total Of sixteen apartments.
Ten Years AGO.
Mrs L D. Turner Of Gainesville,
Texas, arrived Tuesday for a visit VII !
her sister, Mrs. r L. Stafford Mr..
Gladys Painter also OF Gainesville, n
other sister. will arrive next week
A petition for an addition to thd
negro school building in district No.
81, will be made to the county come
missioner tomorrow by Mrs. Mary p
Couch. superintendent Of county schools.
The building vas erected four years
ago when the total enrolment was
twenty-five pupils. II has increased u
siSty-nine this year.
Il is planned TO make the vacant lots
az the corner Of Seventh and Robinson
streets the beauty spot OF the first
ward. VIII H. Clark, park. commis>
sioner, an active figure in the civic inns
proyement work, has secured permission
from the board, to grade the property
and provide 1t with trees, flowers and
shrubs. The site has been used for sev<
eral years as a tennis court, and ID
surrounded by an ugly wire enclosure
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Spring.

The redblrd shlyered In the trees
10 come North hn was bold
mo wonder I look red. said he.
I'm red because I'm cold
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Nnf C.h

A real good fellow II BIN Bends.
A tlghtwAd Ia Tom Tenny.
And. while Tom hasn't many friends.
lie doesn't need aH many.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
One Year Ago Today in the War.

April S, Dollhouse Of representa-
tiyes passed resolution declaring state
OF war with Germany, Nj to 50; cons
gress asked for $500, $1,000 to finance
the first year OF war; Germans
launched vigorous attack northwest OF
Rheims in effort to relieve pressure on
ST. Quentin.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
FAnI

You'd have a Ia Of time for rest.
And fortune would be Kind 90 Jos,
II you would only DO your best
As Often a. you say you DO.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
II

{. A. Lott, Of Az w. Main street
Louisville, Ky, may have something on
us in Winter. But he won't have a thing
on us as soon as the hot weather hits
here and the girls don the See More,.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
How About Your

NOW hOOul IOuf
Breathes there n man with soul 30 dead
Who never 10 himself hath said
"fll buy a Thrift Stamp every day,
And cause old Kaiser Bill dlsmsyr'
Luke McLuks.
Rreathes there a man with soul 80 dead
Who never TO himself hath said
"rn buy n Thrift Stamp every hour
Because II makes the Kaiser sour
Walton (Ga) Tribune.
Maybe you know, or didn't you, thai,
Thomas Razor has a barber shop at 29
Locust street, Cincinnati.
Them's Our Sentiments.
Richmond, Ind, has informed as an
enemy alien a man named Hellml,
MetIdorf.
Names Is Names.
Hyman Lehman lives in St. Louis.
Our Daily Special.
Too Many Words Are Used To Say
Nothing.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

Bits -
One Hundred Years A,O Today.

One Hundred Years AAo Today.
lslS-The Chilean patriots under SAT-
Martin won a decisive battle at the
Maipo.
Seyenty-five Years Ago Today.
l41New York chamber OF CONS
Terce observed the 18th anniversary "
Us founding.
Fifty Years Ago To-day.
ls6S-Rev. Robert B. {. Howell, fof
ten years president Of the Southern
Baptist convention, died at Nashvilie
Tenn. Born in Wayne county, N. c.
March 10, 1901. /,
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today. !
lS95Many foreign warships gath+
cred at Hampton Roads preparatory I'd
the Columbian celebration. /
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Them's Our Sentiments.
Names Is Names.
Our Daily Special.

Hyman Lohman lives in St Louis.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Ten Years Ago.

Ten years Ago.
Mrs L D. Turner OF Gainesville,
Texas, arrived Tuesday for a visit VII
her sister, Mrs. r Z. Stafford Mrs.
Gladys Painter, also Of Gainesville, ans
other sister. will arrive next week.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Luke McLuke Saws.

Too Many Words Are Used To Say
Nothing
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-16

We came near forgetting to tel! you that he comes today in one of his very best productions, His Pie ture in the Paper
 The story is a real Fairbanks joy ride one that gives him ample scope for his smiles, for his ket there Eli stunts, for his ripping good comedy stunts, and for just enough serious moments to make the comedy go biz.
 Did you eyer have your picture in the paper? If so, did you get ic there after serious effort, or did it come as a surprise that hit you squarely in the faet just at the wron gtime?
 Anyhow, this predicament Is almos certain to oyertake you some time and you will want to know how "Doue got by It's worth your while to sec
 The Princess is the Hot Springe home of Douglas Fairbanks and whenever you see his name adver- tised. just make a bee line for tht Princess and join the Fairbanks fans in a bog joy feast
 The prices today are the regular
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-16
COMING ATTRACTIONS
 AT THE AUDITORIUM

My Soldier Girl" Friday Night.
 A musical play of fun and fashion may best describe this latest musical comedy success, My Soldier Girl" coming 10 the Auditorium Friday night January 18th The first act of this big musical spectacle with a mili- tary atmosphere is laid on the roof of the New York theatre during the final rehearsal of musical extrava- esuza An elaborate scenic inves- ure and cleyerly designed costumes are some of the features of this new show The book cleyerly handled by J. Lorch Baher, is chuck full of com edy situations that bring forth out bursts of laughter from the rise to the fall of the final curtain The scenic production is carried out in it's en- tirety. belnding in perfect harmony with color schemes and effects that are a delight to the eye. Take it all in all, My Soldier Girl is a merry whirl of beautiful scenery. gorgeous costumes. tuneful score, clean, wholesome book and produced by an excellent cast and big beauty chorus Ths tunefal, musical numbers in
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-16
FOR HOW LoNG2
Hot Springs Raises a Pertinent
 Question.

When a neighbor tells us that he has recovered from a serious ilness, the first question that naturally arises Is. "How long will he keep well?" Temporary relief is one thing. but q lasting cure is altogether different There Is nothing temporary about the work of Doan's Kidney Pills as the following evidence proves beyond a doubt
 Mrs, C. F. Hardy, 60i Reserve Ave, Hot Springs, says Several years ago l began to have trouble from my kidneys Pains darted through my head and eyes, so sometimes couldn't see. and when the pains came on, had to drop everything was carrying had more relief from noans Kidney Pills than all the other mediciaes | tried
 NEARLY SIX YEARS LATER, Mrs Hardy said, The cure Doans Kid ney Pills made has been permanent.V
 Price COG, atI all dealers Don't simply ask for d kidney remedy get Deans Kidney Pills--the same that Mrs. Hardy had Foster-Milburn Co. ufgrs, Buffalo, Y
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-16
TEX YOUNGER DRAWS.
 CAPACITY HOUSE
Tex Younger and His Company VIII Appear for the Last Time at the Royal Theater Today.

At the request of some of the most prominent business men and influen- tial women of Hot Springs Tex Younger and his company of cowboys. cowgirls and Indians will appear again at the Royal theater today. This act has proven far superior to any thing expected in its class He will appear for the last time today and those who have seen this act will see an entire change today in con- nection with the five-aci Triangle production The Maternal Spark Thie is wonderful production depicting Che gay white way X short synop- sis is as follows
 In the city Mrs Helms made a won derful home for her little family. but Howard soon began to grow restless evenings and long for a whirl at the white lights Mrs Helms steadily re- fused to leave Pumpkins alone in the hands of the maid and at her urging Howard besan 10 go out alone with the people of his acquaintance.
 It was then that he met Clarice Phillips who toiled not, neither did sho pin, but whose glad rags" made the lilies of the field look faded This woman, who had planned to lure ,busi - ness secrets from the confidential secretary, fell head over heels in love with this man from the country.
 Sitting alone in her little home Mrs. Helms began to see that she was fast losing her husband, but she did not guess the truth until one day when she was brushing and hanging up IIoward's colthes letter dropped from one of the pockets. At first she did not read it but temptation proved too strong for the little mother and it was then that her entire life came crashing about her frail shoulders.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-16
KITTY GORDON TUDAY
 IN "OIAMONDS & PEARLS
Marguerite Clayton in "The Rainbow 5oX"-SeVen Reels Today at New Central.

Diamonds and Pearls" introduces William Bradys famous English act ress, Kitty Gordon, in the role of Vio- letta D'Arcy, the last of a proud Vir- ginia family. who left by the death of her father without wealth or home. numiedly determines to marry for money,
 Casting love in the discard, Vio- letta enters into a union with a man whom she does not love. Her desire for riches and jewels leads her to the gaming table, At this part of this highly interesting part of the play. Miss Gordon is given an opportunity to display her many stunning gowns and jewels The scenes are ela5or- ately drawn. with Miss Gordon in d number of her latest Parisian fashion designs.
 Excellent support and thrilling plot will make this latest World picture Brady made, stand out as another of Mr Brady's screen triumphs.
 Also today the New Central will present Marguerite Clayton in tEe two-rcel feature, "Tbc Rainbow Box ["
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-16
Neil o,erien Mlnstrels.

A form of entertainment which has def;ed all competition for years in negro minstrelsy. and in spite of counter attractions of movies, must cal comedy drama and opera, it stin holds it's place in the affections of theatregoers None of the minstrel performers of the past or present have held the regard of the public to a greater degree than Neil OBnen. and the announcement that he and his great American minstrels are coming to the Auditorium January 29th will be received with satisfaction.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-16
RUNAWAY ORDERS THE
 SCHOOLS GPfE TODAY
VERY BAD WEATHER WILL NO DOUBT MAKE FOR SMALL AT
 TENDANCE AT OPENING.

Superintendent Dmaway Of the To- cal schools yesterday issuad an ordec for the reopening of all the schools Of the city today.
 The order was rather in the nature of a surprise to many who did not believe the schools would oc ordered reopened until at least the worst ui the snow and ice conditions had dis appeared. IL was predicted that tha attendance for the remainder of tho present week would be small
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-16
Good to Have in the House

Coughs, colds, croup and lagrippe are prevalent Colds promptly checked mean saving of time, money and health. Pneumonia and other serious illness may follow a neglected cold. T. F. Lynch, 100 Spring Av, Du Bois. Pa, writes For many years we have kept oFley's Honey and Tar in the house and it has saved many dollars in doctors bills. It iSs line for colds" A child's health is too precious to risk giving limitations or substitutes; insist on Foley s.-A L. Jennings.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-16
Picture Show Difficulties.

The Princess. with the other pic ture theaters of the city has suffered during the present week on account of the delayed transportation facili- ties and tle failure of films to arrive on time We have expended every energy to overcome these difficulties and have given our patrons the best we could under the circumstances With the return of better weather we may naturally expect the more prompt arrivals Of the films advertised to be shown