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Evening star., 1918-02-25
JOINS. OPPOSITION
TO 8-H0UR DAY
Senator Charles B. Henderson
Of Nevada Will. Not Support
BorIand Amendment.

Opposition to the Borland eight-hour
amendment to the agriculture appro-
priation bill, which would compel en-
ployes of the Department of Agricul-
ture in the District to work. a minimum
Of eight hours a day. gained new ad-.
herent in the Senate today. Senator
Charles B. Henderson of Nevada. In an
interview he made it plain today he
would resist the amendment as strong
ly. as possible. +
I am opposed to the Borland eight
hour amendment to the agriculture
btll," he said. '"while this amendment
pretends to establish the eight-hour
principle. yet it appears to me that it
is only a pretense. 1t does not establish
an eight-hour day for those employees
outside of the District Of Columbia, and
only affects one department Of the gov
ernment. Its effect, therefore. would be
to prejudice employees against service
cripple a government establishment
whose principal function it is to assist
the farmer and stock raiser on whom
falls the duty of providing the world
with food.
! "Empoyes. of the. Department of
Agriculture have, 1 understand. been
quite generous with. their time, and
TINS legislation would cause the public
to feel that, as this legislation is aimed
at the Agricultural Department employees
only. they, in particular, have been and
are Lax in their duty toward the govern
ment. If it were the intention Of the
trainers Of this amendment to estab-
Evening star., 1918-02-25
DEPICTS HORRORS
OF THE MODERN WAR
Canadian Soldier From Over
seas Calls 1t "HeII of
Shell and Bomb"

The horrors Of modern warfare, de-
picted by a man who has been through
it all, and antedating the time Of the
first gas attack by the Germans, before
fpres. in 1915. were graphically de-
scribed to a capacity audience by Pri-
vate Harold R. Peat of tho Canadian
expeditionary force at the Belasco
Theater last night
The hell of shell and bomb, with the
endless monotony Of the trenches, suf-
fering from the cold. and that terrible
day when the French Turcos, holding
the advanced line before the old city of
ish poison gas. while the gallant Ca
nadians stood and prevented the kaiser
from reaching Calais and his cherished
dream of world dominion, were de-
scribed by Private Peat With his
right lung gone and arm useless as a
result of being struck by a German
explosive bullet in 1916, the man who
joined the first expeditionary force to
go overseas and fight for the safety of
the world told Of the CHEEKY spirit of
the Anglo-Saxons in the trenches and
brought home to the mothers of the
boys who will soon be over there" gra-
cious words of comfort and praise.
German Innovation Now Harmless.
Don't picture your son choking and
writhing in a gas attack said Private
Peat THE universal use of gas masks
has made that German innovation about
as harmless as morning mist. Don't let
the German propaganda stories about wa
ter waist deep in the trenches cause you
concern. New feece-lined rubber garments
shoulder high have eliminated the suffer
ing and sickness of damp trenches"
Speaking Of the changes that have come
over the opposing armies on the western
fronty Private Peat said: To-day, for ev-
cry German shell that drops behind the
allied lines three shells go back, ripping
and tearing and battering the boches bat
teries and trenches. If their gas is bad
our gas is worse With Uncle Sans char.
acteristically thorough methods. an Amer
lean Army will go over adapted to every
exigency the war has yet revealed. From
now on the breaks will be even-perhaps
a little with the allied side-and the gains
will be made on fighting merit. That is
all that need be said.
"If the German army at the zenith OF
its strength during the second battle for
Ypres could not lick one thin line of Eng
lish, French and Canadians how can they
lick us now that we have Uncle Sam in
the balanceo"
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Tells of Hideous Brutality.

Telling the story of a young French girl
whose arm was Topped off by the Ger
mans and of the hideous brutality of Ger
map warfare, the speaker contrasted the
behavior of the allied armies with that of
their opponents.
after hearing the story Of this pitiable
French GIRL said Private Peat. II thought
Of the laws of the allied nations regarding
the behavior of their soldiers. We were
told not to violate one rule; were to take.
no property. no matter how small with
out just payment to its owner; were we
to drink one glass of beer too much, were
we to overstep by hairs breadth the
smallest rule of the code of a soldier and
a gentleman we were liable to be shot.
There can be no doubt of the final end
ing Of the conflict when methods such as
uesd by the allies are opposed to the
used blythe allies are, opposed to the
war lord of Potsdam,
A collection amounting to $500 was
realized at the lecture for the American
Fund for French Wounded. of which
Mime. Jules H. de Sibour is chairman
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|CAPFTA[: :::AND.LABOR
|BEG|N.c0NEERENCES
Representatives !. Summoned
by Secretary Wilson: Hope to
| Formulate Program for War:


I The first Of series Of conferences
labor, summoned here by Secretary
Wilson. in the hope Of formulating a
labor program for the war. was begun
today. In attendance were five repre-
sentatives of labor and five of capital.
The ten men. will choose two others
to represent the general public at the
conferences. :.
The purpose Of; the sessions is to lay
down basis Of relations between cap
ital and labor during the war and to
lay the foundation of a national labor
policy. The discussions will concern
strikes, .lockouts.' wages. price fixing,
piece work and other points of argu-
ment. The government is hoping for
the adoption of a program which will
make it unnecessary. for the taking
oyer of industries Or the commandeer-
ing of labor for war production.
Charles F.. 'Brooker, president. of the
American Brass Company, who had been
invited to serve as member, sent word
that he would be unable to do so. b l..
marine Boat Corporation, was named
J. a.. Franklin. president of the
Brotherhood of Boilertnakers; one Of
the men .aSkeu 10 represent iaDor, also
sent word he could not serve. A SUBJ
stitute will be named later. :
AL the men expected were not pres
ent when. the conference opened, but
discussion began without them:
The meeting adjourned WITHOUT nam
ing the two men who are to represent
the public. Each side will select one
before the next meeting. tomorrow.
Secretary Wilson outlined to the con-
ference the governments attitude in
attempting to, formulate national
labor policy and asked the conferees to
present as soon. as possible a, tenta-
tive program to cover their relations
during the war
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LAUNCHES IT'S FINAL DRIVE.
Zionist Circle Raising $25,O00 To
ward Palestine Fund.

With its quota. practically obtained.
the Washington Zionist Circle, which
is raising s25.ooo toward the $1,000, 900
Palestine restoration fund, yesterday
launched its final drive. Reports re-
ceived SO far estimate contributions
received as $4,000 and it is confidently
predicted by those in charge that the
$4,000 will easily have been obtained
by Thursday when the campaign which
has. been conducted throughout the
country will end.
Bright prospects of an oversubscrip-
ton of the 100000 are contained in
reports received here from various
points in the country. according to local
authorities. A meeting Of the local
workers was held yesterday and plans
for the final drive were formulated.
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MARRIED.

AoCAUIEY-HAGEL. On January 0, 1918, by
the Rev. Dr. Allison. at Alexandria, Va, Mrs.
MAY J. McCAULEY and JULIUS +. HAGEL. .
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CARDS OF THANKS.

Bell. wisA 10 empress my thanks and deep
est appreciation to my relatives and friends
for their sympathy and beautiful doral trib-
utes sent me at the death Of my dear sister,
VIRGINIA n BELL, February IA. 1918.
ELLA !. HOOVER. .
0A1Nn. We with b express eur sincexe
thanks and deep apprecatdo0 to our relatives
and friends for their kind expressions Of sym-
Of our dear son and brother. HARRY 1. GAR
NER. By THE FAMILY.
1A16HAIL. We wish to express our thanks
and deepest appreciation to our relatives and
friends for their expressions Of sympathy
and beautiful floral tributes over the loss Of
our husband and father, THOMAS J. MAR
SHALL, ST.. S12 g street southwest.
By THE FAMILY.
e11IEBY. wish to. express my sineere thank.
and deep appreciation to my relatives and
friends for their kind expressions Of sym
p1thy and beautiful floral tributes at the death
Of my. beloved husband, GEORGE ". sTRIE-
s7 im WEE MERCEDES aANcr.sramBx..
BORN.
SKINNER. On Friday, February =. 1913. to
: w. A.. and Nettie Skinner, q son, FRANK
MARRIED.
NocAu1EY-HAGEL.' On January ., 1918, BY
the Rev. Dr. Allison. at Alexandria, Va, Mrs.
MAY J. McCAULEY and JULIUS +. HAGEL. .
Evening star., 1918-02-25

Col. George W. Paschal. civil war
veteran and longtime government
employe, died in his seventy-seventh
year yesterday at George Washington
Hospital. Funeral services are to be
held tomorrow at the residence. 413 4th
street northwest, in charge of the
Loyal Legion, Of which Col Paschal
was member. Interment will be. in
Arlington cemetery.
Col. Paschal was the son of the late
George W. Paschal. a prominent judge
of Texas. Besides serving in the civil
war. Col. Paschal was a Texas Ranger.
He. had been connected with the PEN
sion Office here for forty years. He
married Miss Fanny Lilley of George
town. who died two years ago.
Col. Pascha1 is survived by daugh-
ter, Mrs. Arthur Cranston, and two
sons, George W. Pascha1, jr., Of De-
troit, and Walter Paschal of Oklahoma.
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Italian Deputies Cheer U. S.

ROME, February 25.-An allusion to
the United States in the chamber of
deputies brought all the members to
their feet cheering during the debate
on the war aims and general policies;
which ended Saturday in a vote of con-
fidence in the government, $40 to A..
Evening star., 1918-02-25

SKINNER. On Friday, February q, 1918, {
w. 81. and Nettie Skinner, a son, FRANZ
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lish the eight-hour day, it would ap-
pear that the usual overtime provision
should be included.
'However, if a basic eight-hour day
is aimed at, let it be presented in sepa-
rate legislation. where the whole sub
ject can be discussed in the open, in
stead of tacking it on to large ap-
preparation bill, where it's principles
and effect may be lost sight of in the
pressure of legislation now upon u.s."
Evening star., 1918-02-25
EYES" FOR NAVY POUR IN.

The Navy's appeal for ."eyes"
for the watch officers has brought
more than 10000 binoculars. spy
glasses. telescopes. sextants and
chronometers, Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt stated today. One days
receipts amounted to 5000. How
ever, the response does not meet
the demand, and more will be
needed. The assistant secretary
said that opera and theater
glasses are not suitable for navy
work. !.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

Mrs. Hortense Ward, who is presi-
dent Of the Houston Equal Suffrage As
soctation, is tho first woman lawyer In
Texas. and the first woman In the
south. to be admitted to practice before
u Seofe supreme court
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-05
NEGROES TO TURN OUT.

The negroes of Ardmore and vi
cinity are urged and expected to
take part in the loyalty demonstra-
tion and parade tomorrow after
noon. They will assemble at the
Baptist Church, corner East Main
and + streets at 1890 p. m. (new
time, where their line of march will
be formed and instructions given.
This contingent will move west on
Main to Caddo, north on Caddo to
Broadway and west on Broadway to
Washington. where it will be as
signed place in the general parade
5. NJ. billiard, W. X. Douglass and
+. NJ. Watson comprise the com
mittee in charge OF this portion OF
the parade.
The following communication
cites the loyal negro position in the
present crisis:
Unfortunate is the nation, the
race or the man that does not real
ize the critical and ever-changing
conditions before us. 1t is the height
of folly to discuss the cause and
personally dangerous to be disloyal
to our country's call and the princi-
pies we defend. At such time it
heavily taxes our Christian patience
to be temperate with those who, by
choice, are ignorant OF the peril that
surrounds us or are silent followers
OF the kaiser.
The intelligent and the wealthy
are being heavily drawn upon to
carry on this war, for from the pal
aces, like the novels, choice flowers
are being plucked to decorate for
eign fields OF battles in defense OF
our homes and human rights, and
he who, in the face OF such crisis,
the like OF which the world knows
not, would keep alive class strife or
racial difference is foolish, danger
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-05
RUSE UNCOVERED FOR
HARBORING DESERTERS

During the hearing Of J. NJ.
Weaver and his son, Walter, who
are charged with harboring a desert
er, Lee Weaver, a son Of the former
and brother to the last named, con-
siderable interesting testimony was
brought out. 1t was well known bv
the people residing near the Weav-
ers, in Johnston County, that J. NJ.
and Walter Weaver were harboring
Lee Weaver but to find him was a
proposition that caused the Council
OF Defense of Johnston County con-
siderable trouble.
Finally a young man was provided
with bogus notice ordering him to
report for physical examination and
prepare to enter the service. He
showed this notice to ]. NJ. and
Walter Weaver, told them he did
not want to go to war and asked
them what he could do, if they could
hide him out.
He testified that he was told bv
the TWO WeaVerS under arrest that
they could fix it for him. He said
they fitted him out with guns, blan-
kets, showed him how to make a
hammock and then directed him to
a place in the woods where he could
be concealed. He also said thev
supplied him with food for four or
five days and then showed him
where Lee Weaver was hiding. Then
the officers were informed and the
arrests followed.
At the hearing before United
States Commissioner Hutchinson
the case was left open for the at
torney for the defendants to offer
additional testimony, and a finding
has not yet been made. Lee Weaver
has never been in the service, but h
was registered and failed to report
when his QUESTIONABLE was sent
him, and under the law and the
orders Of the department, he is
classed as a deserter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-05
FAIR WEATHER WILL
MAKE LIBERTY DAY
RECORD CELEBRATION


Main street, it will be composed OF
the following divisions in the order
given:
Marshal, mounted aides, Liberty
loan and other war activities com
mittees, city and county officials,
speakers and Chamber OF Commerce
Band, under the command OF Mar
shall Garrett.
City schools, {, W. Richards,
marshal.
Rural schools, George W. Cof-
man, marshal.
Fraternal orders, T. B. Frensley,
marshal.
Labor organizations, d. n. Fer
guson marshal.
Business mems organizations,
James Glen, marshal.
Women's organizations, Mrs.
Robert Gardenhire, marshal.
Military division, OTIS NJ. Smith,
marshal.
Indian, Japanese and Chinese di-
vision, 5. A Mills, marshal
Negro division, including schools,
S. NJ. billiard, marshal,
Division marshals are urged to see
that their divisions do not approach
nearer than 50 yards from the diyi-
sion preceding.
On arrival at the park a program
OF patriotic music will precede the
addresses.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-05

men and a lasting peace for the
world, as part OF this mighty ma
tion, we, too, can heartily rejoice.
America has the men, money and
the brains, and whatever it may cost,
we are going to win.
Come to Ardmore tomorrow and
get in line with the war celebration
and grand parade
W. Z. RAIMESTER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-05
ARDMORE WOMEN
MUST RESPOND
TO URGENT CALL

Are Ardmore women becoming
slackers in Red Cross work The
number OF women who are working
now is so disgracefully small that
ample reason is given for applying
the term. The few who are giving
most of their time and effort are
handicapped by the lack OF support,
and if conditions do not improve
drastic measures will have TO be
taken. 1t is felt that this is the
proper course to take when there
are not sufficient volunteers, and
that a draft system should be inSti-
tuted. One woman alone reported
for duty yesterday morning. Indif-
ference on the part of women at
this time is past comprehension. Are
women in this town not willing to
give at least a part Of their time
to providing necessities for the men
who are willingly and gladly offer
ing their lives in the defense Of
home, wifehood and childhood? Are
they not ready to do their part, as
the women of France and England
are doing? Does not the thought
that the highest type of American
men are being slaughtered, arouse
their sympathy, pity, compassion
and Indignation to such an extent
that no effort, no sacrifice, should
be deemed too great, to throw into
the great struggle to save the men
OF the allied countries? s there
a lack OF the instinct that rises in
the breast OF the animal mother to
rush to the rescue of its own when
attacked? ? Are women less feeling?
Appeal after appeal has gone forth
from the Red Cross workroom and
still the response is disheartening.
The situation has resolved itself
into this: Headquarters has notified
the local chapter that three kinds
of pads are needed oakum, irriga-
ton and cotton, and that ArdmOreS
quota must be ready subject to call.
Now, these pads are going to be
made and the women Of Ardmore
are going to do it. That is the ulti-
matum.
Eighteen suits of underwear and
five bed shirts were made Yesterday
in the sewing room.
The moving picture shows are re
suming attractive Red Cross slides.
he work Of J. F. Church.
J. w. Sullivan, 800 G street north
east, is going "oyer the top" in
entertaining boys of Company T.
lllth Regiment U. 6. Engineers.
who are coming to Ardmore from
Camp Bowie to participate in the
loyalty demonstration tomorrok. Mr..
Sullivan telephoned to the camp
and invited three Of the members Of
the company who live in the coun-
try to have dinner at his home
Then he got busy and telephoned to
all their relatives, with the result
that there will be a splendid gath
ering at his home tomorrow. a de
lightful reunion OF home folk be-
lore the boys go to war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-05

of his father, Uncle Joe Luce,
who is % years old, When Mr.. Luce
left Cameron his father was better
and on fair way to recovery, even
at his advanced age,
Fannie NJ. Murell ct al. have filed
suit in the district court against
Franklin Lowery ct al. to recover
the sum OF $222, alleged to be due
on certain promissory notes, and to
foreclose a mortgage on 90 acres OF
land in section 81, township 5 south,
range ! west, alleged to have been
given to secure the payment OF the
said notes.
5. NJ. Tyer has filed suit in the
district court against Herbert Myers
to recover S445 and $l00 attorneys
fees, alleged to be due on a certain
promissory note, and to foreclose a
chattel mortgage on an automobile,
alleged to have been given to secure
the payment of said note. 4 receiy-
er to take charge OF the mortgaged
property is also asked for in the pc
The preliminary hearing of Row
Aston, charged with shooting K. /.
the county conrt foday a was ''1,U oalsed .,i
with no definite dare being set bnt
will await the abil;tv of he nroso.
cut;nc witness to he nrasert l.
was learned that tbe brlIet wb;rb
entered Nadd;ngton's s;dn and u.as
believed 70 have inflicted onIv %
flesh wound broke two ribs
A call from box p called the fire
department TO Frames drng store At
752 o'clock This norning whore
there was fire in a woomen trasb
box in tbe rear Of the hail on tbe
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-05
Rotarians Take Notice.

Rotarians will meet at the Ard
moreite building, West Broadway,
promptly at o'clock tomorrow aft
ernoon in order to form for the Lib
erty day parade. H. q. Spaulding,
president.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-05
Attention, Home Guard.

All members are urged to assem-
bic at the courthouse at 80 o'clock
tonight. There will be instruction
in new drill evolutions and prepara-
tions will be made for the platoon's
first public appearance in the Lib
erty bond parade.
Remember assembly will sound
promptly at I 80 P. m.
OTIS SMITH.
First Lieutenant Commanding.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-05
NOTICE, MASTER MASONS.

All Master Masons are requested
to meet in temple at 12;45 p. m,
sharp, Saturday, April 8, to partici-
pate in third Liberty loan parade.
Visiting Masons welcome.
Fl. S. COX, w. NJ.
G. H. BRUCE, Secy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-05
CITY NEWS AND VIEWS.

J. B. Rounds went to Fort Worth
yesterday.
c. F. Parrott went to Fort Worth,
Texas, yesterday.
Mrs. John R. James, a nurse, went
to Marietta yesterday.
Mrs. G. F. Carr OF Oyerbrook,
spent yesterday in Ardmore.
Nelmer and Melton Dooley went
to Fort Worth, Texas, yesterday.
Mrs. H. p. Robertson of Over
brook spent yesterday in Ardmore.
Fl. l. Hannon OF Healdton went
to Oyerbrook yesterday for a short
visit.
Mrs. L. A. Craft left Yesterday
for Vernon, Texas, where She will
make her home.
Mrs. S. L. Wilkinson went to
Gainesville Yesterday for short
visit with relatives.
Mrs. c. G. White Of Sulphur spent
Yesterday in Ardmore attending the
Baptist conventions
Mrs. ]. S. Garner left yesterday
for Nebo, where she will visit her
father, j. NJ. Mann.
Weather permitting, George W.
Cofman will go to Cheek tonight to
attend patriotic meeting.
Mrs. W. J. Martin left Yesterday
for San Antonio, Texas, where she
will remain a short time.
Miss Mary Dalton went to Mari
eta yesterday, where she will visit
'''''''' 'o' d snort 'lme'
1rs c w., ,,.
for I,asco Ta,,s o"''s iell Yesterday
visit her father, c. W. Pyron.
r O.tl
d,y. IN ArI,rl I,olu' T4o t spent 1e"
hi: homa ~ a''i2' Et - WIS 5viI 5es'TIuay LOT
MS "o'''e III rort W orth' Texas.
tendina tba "G}on, Pon,;', ""o .L mas Deen at
t,,r,lod ''I rtI. p'I'IsI convention re-
y ~ : "'o Ne' ''''e yesterday
,t. r. ~
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-05
Notice TO Lions

Members OF the Lions Club will
meet in front Of the postoffice, on
the west side of Washington street,
promptly at 0 clock. tomorrow aft
ernoon, in order to form for the Lib
erty day parade.
J. E. Hamilton. President.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-05

NJ. d. Luce returned yesterday
from Cameron, Texas, where he was
called few days ago by the illness