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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14
CHINESE TIBET
IS IN REVOLT;
10000 IN ARMS
Natives Take Advantage Of
Disturbed Conditions.

PEKlNG. MONDAY March # Tax.
Ing advantage OF d order IN the Prov
incc oi Srcchuan hc Tihcans have rc-
bcI,I and arc marching into slcchuan.
where they have captured several
towns The force is estimated AZ 1909
and are armed with modern rifles.
Tibet i1 .0n'ro'nl virtually by The
natives who are branch OF ihe Mon
g1l race. lhc ChInus government look
,rp after foreign relation, and main
tanning small glrr.suns ul Chine 9
troop, There is a regent appointed hy
ihc Chine government selected hy tho
Ia Mas. or religious leaders
I'm 1913 Tibet demanded complete an
,00lmy and ~ October OF that year Ito
1ibcln5 were successful 90 fighting
against the Chine r. a conference At
Smla. India, in July 1914 failed 10
nrrer ou q convention between China,
Great Britain and Tibet assuring the
luiomony oi Tibet
In January lgl7 Great Britain pre-
ren,ed ten demand, on China affecting
Tibet but these have not yet been
agreed TO by China The province Of
S1erhuan has been 0ycrrn recently
hy bandits AGAINST whom the Chinese
troop, have been able 60 make little
NClIWaY.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14
Whenever You Need a General
STRENGTHENING Tonic

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TNSTEIESS chin TONIC II contains
the we'll known tonic properties ol
OulNINE and IRON and Is Very
Valuable a., a General Strengthening
Tonic Yul can feel the good effect on
the Blood after the first lew doses Gc.
(NdvD
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14
Illinoi, Town Has Dig Fire

JACKSONVILLE, ILL.,. March IA
Fire which was discovered in the high
school building early this morning.
completely destroyed the structure and
spread to the Episcopal church ad-
joining, burning it 10 the ground The
total loss is $4,000.
The origin Of the fire is not known
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14

phalt enough IN Oklahoma 10 pave the
principal streets 0l eyery city IN the
United 'tates He said Bromide. IN
Johnson county has limestone that ~
pefts say IL a. good a, the famous Bed
ford limestone llc showed sample, oi
polished marble from quaffes near
Marble City. Scluoyah county and
polished red granite
iona, Cook, ChiCka'ha, Grady county
told Of one Of the best factory bargains
most oi the men present had heard Of
In a long time Cook said that Chick.
asha in the center Ol an agricultural
county, had white elephant on rs
hand, m the ease oi knitting iadofy
In which there now "A $1,000 worth
Of knitting machinery suitable 70 knit
cotton. ulk or finer THIS factory has
been long Idle a, lhe original promoters
have no money Ia go ahead with their
plans A night wiichman guards the
factory and the machinery had been
kept creased anil m good order Cook
said he believed mi, entire outfit. fac
tory and contents, could he purchased
for appro, lmai,ly 5000 he called II
an excellent opportunity Tor manu-
llCturef ON account Of much cotton as
raw material grown nearby and cheap
fuel he said Grady county pflded
herself ON having produced cotton
valued al S2iOOOO IN lyl7
Blackwell PfoipeHnE
Former Senator N. Msnninger Of
Atoka county said he Represented an
agricultural community that IS trying 20
get the most out Of iti natural re-
sources but wants more indu,trle, and
Is ready 10 cooperate with all similar
agencies TO get them.
n. n Gale, secretary Of the Oklahoma
Employers association said the object
Of his association Is to bring the en-
ploytr and hii workers a. close TO.
pe,her AZ possible and this is being done
through IL trad. publication, The En-.
ploysf"
J. A. Riehl Blackwell. Kay county,
said he believes the farm land In Nay
must he the best In the state becau'e
comparison ha, shown Il was the high
est assessed land. lie said things are
going good over In Blackwell and
vicinity
Clausn Boosts Oklihoms City.
Anton II Clauen. Oklahoma City,
said he originally was from Illinois,
went 20 Dakota and came 10 Oklahoma
from Dakota He said he called him
self a combination Of farmer and law.
yer lie said Oklahoma City 10 the
livest city in America unquestlonably
and her example IL giving other parts
Of Oklahoma an example OF pep" and
enterprise to follow. lie said not the
least Of the things that he felt had
helped the progress oi the capital and
Oklahoma county is its first-ela'' sy'-
tenn Of interurban car lines which he
believe, after the war will he extend
cd so as 10 reach the borders OF the
state in every direction.
Mr. Stephenson from Ponca City
said his county had plenty OF oil and a
cheap gas supply. lie said there is an
abundant supply Of clay for pottery
bricks and the ceramic arts Puncl
City has a great supply Of building
stone and curb stones and wants to gcI
IN touch with any city or community
needing it,
water Power at Muskogse.
G. L. GcSell. secretary OF the Mus
kogee chamber OF commerce, said Mus
kogee has been drifting along as re.
CARDS her industries and it has beer
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14
WAR STAMP COMMITTEE
LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN

The sales committee Of the War
Savings stamp committee launched a
campaign at their noon luncheon today
in the Lee Huckins hotel to sell zoo
men and women in Oklahoma $1,000
worth OF war savings stamps. r. R.
CefAart urged the members Of the com
Mslttee 10 have the pledges for the 200
nseNhssship IN IN before the starting Of
{ ~ Third Liberty loan drive.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14
WOMAN TO TRIAL
FOR BLACKMAIL
ON A. C. GAMBLER
Atlanta Mayor Repeats Story
Of Visit Of Mrs, HirSCh,

ATLANTA Ga. March lI-Mr
Margaret A. HBch went ON trial here
today m the criminal division OF he
Fulton county superior court IN a
charge oi attempted verbal bla,kmail
of ASa &. Gambler. millionaire mayor
oi Atlanta. Mrs. llisch was indicted
on February II, with ! w Cook, who
already has been tried and convicted
uf the charge and sentenced io serve
year and a@day az hard labor and 10
pay a ilne Of $1,000 Counsel for Mrs
| llrsch recently made q motion Tor a
change ol venue but II was denied
Paid Visit to Mayor
The charge for which Mr. llir'ch IS
on trial is the outgrowth Of a visit she
, Is alleged 10 have made % Mayor
/ Gamblers office early ln February.
/ Mayor Gambler previously had known
Mrs Hvch in connection with Red
| Cross work according 90 written
/ statement he made 10 the grand jury
During their conversation ON the day
/ Mrs Hrsch called upon the mayor HI,
attention was diverted, It was alleged
before the grand jury, and when he
turned 10 face her again certain articles
oi her clothing had been removed lhl',
with the sudden appearance OF Cook at
/ me mayors office door. according TO
/ Mr. Gamblers statement. led him TO be
come suspicious lie said he then
placed the matter in the hands Of his At.
iorncy who subsequently laid Il before
the grand jury
Wanted $4,000
WitncHc, before the grand Jury are
rcnortcd 10 have sworn that after Mrs.
. llirsch', visit TO the MAYORS office she
and Cook had attempted to evtort $500
OOO from Mayor Gambler through
'h~tals Of revealing ALLEGED relations
between the mayor and Mrs HirSch
Selection Of a jury occupied little
time During the trial Mayor Gambler
was the first witness called and again
related the details Of Mrs HirschS
visit TO his office carly in February and
the alleged attempt to blackmail him
Mrs. Hirsch Pays Visit
Mayor Gambler said he saw Mrs
IIir,ch in August 1917, when she came
10 his office with another woman to en-
list his AID in the rafting Of an auto
mobile lie saw her in connection with
Red Gross work and testified that on
one Of these visits she asked him TO gel
her an opportunity To address The
Rotary club so she could sell tickets ioi
the automobile. On that occasion, the
mayor said, newspaper men took some
pictures but he had nothing to do with
the arrangements OF groups
Proceeds TO Undress.
Mayor Gambler gave the details o'
Mrs. Hirsch's visit to his office IN the
Gambler building on February wher
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14

Cook appeared on the scene lie re-.
lated how she removed her coat when
she entered. saying she was hot and
tired and aita talking q lev minute.
exclaimed that she saw man lt one Of
the windows. lie looked. bul saw no
one. he said and when he turned 10 her
again she had removed her hat and
had opened a door leading into the hall
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14

~ l3ONUJN, Aafcn lA-n'tauhN ~
y - Ioas delays IN the negotiations Win
= noDand over Dutch ships in allied
I. nssss and the failure OF the Dutch gov
erSmeut 10 act in this respect, Great
y nsjeAIn and the United States have
: fosehed an agreemen, TO end the ne
gofiations and take over al such ships
!. next week for the use OF the allies.
= The amount OF tonnrge made avail
ale 10 the allies through the Dutch
arrangement is 10000 tons, Of which
70 percent Is in the United States, IS
,ercsnt In British ports and IS percent
IN other allied ports
= To Protect OWENS Rights.
NJ Every precaution will be taken 10
= safeguard the rights Of the owners.
fThe ships will be insured and armed
= and any ships sunk will be replaced al
2 the earliest possible time alter the war
A similar arrangement already made
in case OF Norway is working salts.
q factorily 10 the Swedish owners and
shipping interests.
The allied decision finds legal basis
= IN the Lex AngeriA, or the law GOV
ssrinr the forcible seizure OF ship for
public use, under which a belligefeni
NAV use neutral tonnage II adequate
,tompensation is paid Germans cN-
Ueised this right on British vessels IN
he Franeo.Prussian war
Some In Far East
= As regards Dutch ships in other than
ports in Great Britain and the United
States, II Is believed the arrangement
includes a number OF such vessels in
far eastern ports. A telegram from
The Hague yesterday stated that the
Dutch foreign office had learned that
clearance, had been refused to several
Z Dutch vessels at Singapore
The negotiations with Holland have
been in progress for many months and
Il was expected an arrangement would
be reached last ChristmaS The Ger
mans. however, were continually bring.
ing pressure to bear upon Holland and
the delay in reaching an agreement op-
Grated continuously to the advantage
OF Germany and the disadvantage oI
the allies.
Would Force Settlement.
Regarding the difficult position o
Holland, the allies decided 10 force al
immediate settlement.
p While Germany has been ob'tructinI
,fhe employment OF Dutch tonnage b.
be allies. she has been enjoying th'
use Of Dutch barge tonnage on the Ger
man canals 10 an amount greater thai
the oeean-going tonnage which the al
lies will obtain. under the new arrange
ment
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14
ONLY On. "BRoMo oUININE-

To get the genuine, call for full name
LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNINE Look
for signature Of T. W GROVE. Cures
Cold in One Day }0c (Adv)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14

For the Stomach and Liver.
Just try one Soc bottle OF LAX.FOS
WITH PEPSlN. A Liquid Digestive
Laxative. Pleasant TO take. (Ady)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14
Vital Statistics
Marriage Llesrs,'

Marriage Licenses
Edward Mnssk ~ years od Now
Y0ra. aud Fannie Augusta Guloch, ~
years old LRwtOn
T. W MCWortor 20 ye1rs Old and Mrs
barney Woods. ~ years old both NJ
Frisco Texas. .
Robert Button. - years old. and lluldn
ulItrft. 2l yrars Old. both N oklahoma
city
Mess Mrdfurd. % years oll Mustang,
md Ruby CurnriiHOu. - }cutH OLD, Okla
hOma CITY
Births
Mr aud Mrs i e. Leonard, ll1l's
west Twelfth street, "a boz
Deaths
George william Barton, t5 years oli
ugl North Francis
sidney Jasucr. 90 years old, hospital
otto snApp. 20 years old, Council
Okla 80,
West Twelfth street
Harry G. Jacob. 3J years old. iurh.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14

- United States, these two cargocs
~ Nm been prevented BY Germany
- Naeklag Holland
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14
nulIdIna PefmIt.

c. r. Carey, 1921 West ThIriy-sovenih.
story frame garage. 500
HOlmbOc Construction company, ~
West Grand. three-siury brick ana con-
crete addition, $4,000.
II 4. COhh, 1919 West Park, ono-story
frame garage. 'lJO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
a LITTLE HAND SHALL
LEAD THEM

Jim looked so hurt that ! could not
help laughing. Then | bore you,
Margie," he said
Nothing OF the kind. I was
afraid. II you were here alone. we
would talk business, and tonight I'm
trying to forget business and sorrow
and everything, except that 1t is
June and the moon Is shining over
there thru the trees
GO on" said Jim. with n queer
intent look.
hThat is all" finished somewhat
larncly, and then. TO change the sen.
tinental atmosphere. 1 sent up for
Richard Waverly III
Usually Dgo up TO the nursery and
undress and put Dicky TO bed my.
self. but that night / had told the
nurse. after she had prepared him
for sleep. 10 bring him into the sun
room and / would bid him good
night there.
/ confess I wanted all the visitors
10 zee him. because you and / know.
little book. that II rs not because J
am his mother. but every one else
must think the same thing when
they see him. and that IN, That Rich
ard Waverly III. is the sweetest
baby ever born.
II il over seven months now since
he was born. and his pink-and.white-
ness, his darling, darkfringed gray
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20

eyes and his red hair make him the
most adorable baby that one ever
crushed against ones mouth.
And he never cries. except when
he thinks he is ill.treated Even
then IL Is not hurt cry; he just
sets up a yell that makes every one
understand he wants something. and
wants 1t when he wants 1t.
Already see the ghost Of Dicks
crooked smile curling up one corner
OF the cherubic mouth, and some
times feel IL is Dick that Is looking
at me out Of the baby eyes.
You see. little book, when ! get on
the subject OF Richard Waverly III
never know when TO stop.
could not stay annoyed with Jim
when saw his eyes brighten as
DiclSy was brought in. For some
reason the rest Of the folks were late.
and Jim and / we're there all alone.
Let me take him. Margio," said
jim.
WHAT" ! asked incrcdulouslv for
/ had never In my whole life seen a
man who cared to hold a tiny baby.
Il said" answered Jim almost
wtstfully. "lct me take him"
without word I took Richard
Wnvcriy Ill out Of his nurses arms
and laid him in the arms OF Jim.
OF course Jim handled him ginger.
Is. but he did It AZ tho he liked IL.
and altho he winked awfully fast
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
WILL ORGANIZE
WAR INDUSTRY
ZONE JUNE u

The first steps towards the organ
ization OF the Northwestern indus
trial zone. one Of 20 zones established
by the war industries board for the
division and co-ordinating OF war
work among all the industrial plants
OF the country. will be taken at .
meeting called by President Albert
J. Rhodes. president of the Seattle
Chamber Of Commerce and CONNER
cial Club and temporary chairman
OF the district. for Monday. June -.
The presidents OF the chambers Of
the nine Industrial centers OF the
Northwest, which will probably form
the basis of organization within the
zone. have been requested TO meet in
Seattle. The cities included are Ia
coma, Portland. Walla Walla. Spo-
kane, Great Falls, Butte. Helena and
Boise.
While each zone organization will
be under the direct control of the
war industries board. the ortaniza-
ton itself Is left with the zone man
ayers to perfect. the temporary chair
man alone being named from Wash
iurion
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
IT'S Unroniantic Work
at Home That Counts

Dear Miss Grey; We are two high
school girls anxious 10 help our couu
try. and 80 10 France. We are do
ms Red Cross work at present. but
that In not enough. Each Of un has
a brother Ia service In France and
We wish TO 40 too. How and where
can we apply TWO GIRLS.
Only women of mature years
and experience are permitted 10
so TO France for work OF any
kind. Besides that. no woman
relative ~ an American soldier
in France can get passport
from the United States. The GOV
crnment does not want YOU
there. II wants you here. doing
the less romantic. but just as
useful work. which YOU find
everywhere. ready for your
hands at home
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE

when. for "A moment. Dicks baby 4
unconscious mouth formed one OF
DICKS WY smiles, tear fell on the
little downy head.
Silently held out my arms. My
tears we're falling so fast | could not
see. but / felt the tiny helpless body
as Jim handed the baby over. and |
convulsively Rugged him to my
breast.
"Margie. did not mean TO make
you cry" said Jim somewhat tromu'
lousy. but when that blessed in.
FAINT looked up at me and smiled so
Ike his father. why just made a
fool OF myself. that was all"
II am not crying. dear Jim" |
said. because am unhappy
think perhaps am happiest since
Dick died tonight. IL makes me so
proud TO know that you thought SO
much OF Dick that the sight OF his
miniature In the form OF his son will
bring tears to your eyes"
III Dicks son plays the game as
fairly as did his father. Mnrgie, said
Jim earnestly. some other mans
eyes viii flll when he realizes that
his friend viii never smile at him
again"
ITO BE Continued
u------------------ u
A THRIFT STAMP day
wilI keen the Hun away.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
4 Husband Who Fibs
4 bout "ki1hf Work"

Dear Miss Grey Ny husband
leaves me home alone almost ever
evening. He cS-n stays away from
his work to so bowling. and Their
tells me he has worked. always
find out about these fiha. but when
tell him know. he doesn't own
M. We have been married tive
years and am getting tired 81 hc
ing told 70 many lies Can you aug
gcwt any way I might help him q
stop fibhinF7 WEARY or LIES.
To display a little more trus, in
your husband may cause him 20
confife IN YOU more fully. once
heard man tell another man;
MY wife won't believe me when
do tell her the truth. 30 I fix.
urc might just MS well have the
game m the name"
Try TO make your husband un.
dcratand that Il isn't 90 much
what he does that you object 10
Ra IL IN being deceived. 10 iH
not risht 10 leave you alone 30
much. Tell him YOU like 10 bowl.
too. and you think youll go
along Don't complain just plan
rone arnusements you both On.
Joy and insist on enjoying them
together
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
Sec Treasury Agent
1bont Libertn Bond

Dear Miss Grey. I subscribed for
Liberty Bond and paid s. on nc
count. hut l became sick and left
my place Of employment. and now
do not feel able 20 pay the remain
Ing sal. The company refuses 90 re.
turn the money I paid. even in
Thrift Stamps. and insists on my
completing the payment. Please adj.
wise mo shall ! make a gift OF that
50 20 this company or make fight
to get my hard earned money back
J. G. 4.
You did not pay your money
to the company. but 10 the treas
ury OF the United States. You
contracted with the government.
for which you were 10 receive
AZ per cent interest The office
Of your employer was "A temper
airy office Of the treasurer OF the
United states. and the company
acted merely as agents to facili.
tate the making OF these con.
tracts Contracts with the gov
eminent are usually kept II
you throw up your contract II
means someone else in this fed
cral reserve district must assume
Il. II IL IL impossible for you to
complete your payments, take
up the matter with the federal
reserve bank. which represents
the Il. s. treasury here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
Action Proper. Man
Man Hare His Troubles

Dear Miss Grey: An acquaintance
" mine was injured. sent him q
note Of sympathy. but when J met
him after his recovery. he did no,
refer 20 the note or thank me for H.
Did ! do wrong Ia writing 60 him.
We were In the same office and he
had called on me several times
WORRIED GIRL.
Writing the note was con
ventionai. aa well as friendly
thing 90 do. The imam certainly
~ not offended with you. His III.
ness may have left problems
that are troubling him deeply.
Ills recovery may not have been
as complete as he hoped for.
Just overlook his failure 20 be
cordial. perhaps next time he
viii be In more happy mood.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
New Draft order
Miobt Make Difference

Dear Miss Grey: have been
placed in Class OF the select service
on the ground Of supporting my aged
parents Two brothers are now serv.
ing In France wish 10 be married
Would be taken out OF Class and
put in Glass II | should marry? |
would continue to support my par
ents just the same. a MAN OF 30.
You run the risk OF being re-
classified II would be wise to
consult your draft officials. A
new order. in effect now. re
aures an investigation OF all
marriages OF registered men
since the passage OF the draft
law
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20

appeals for more Bibles TO distribute
among the soldiers. Gov. Ernest
Lister and the state Council OF De.
Tense have Endorsed this worthy and
patriotic movement.
"Our honorcd president. Woodrow
Wilson. has appealed TO the people OF
the United States To provide "a fund
TO supply the men in the army and
navy with Bibles.
Now therefore. I. Ole Hanson.
mayor OF Seattle. do hereby set apart
June 20 TO a. both inclusive. az Sol.
dicrs' Bible Fund days. and | appeal
to every loyal American TO assist
generously in this cause"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
Cynthia Crey's
LETTERS
Observation-Disclosures
Case Of Waiting
Whatever Her Reason

Dear Miss Grey. have been
making my own way since | was -
| make good salary and take care
OF my money feel like settling
down and having a home Of my own.
have kept company with "A girl
two years and love her dearly. She
says she loves me. but sho VIII not
marry me. I go with no one else,
but she goes out with others. DO
you think SHE cares for me7 Il. Y.
Evidently she does not care
for you enough 20 marry you.
She may be too young 20 know
her own mind. or she may have
some notions about having IA
good time before nhe settles
down. In either ease you viii
have 10 wait until she makes
up her mind 90 marry you. or
give her up entirely.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
DELEGATES TO
CONVENTION co
TO MT. RAINIER

Delegates to the 18th annual con
vcrSlon OF the order OF the Amar.
anth. composed Of selected members
of the Eastern Star. meeting in Seat.
tic, went to Tacoma Wednesday to
be the guests of the grand court
there. They win motor to Rainier
National park Friday.
Tuesday night they banqueted in
the Masonic temple as guests of Sc
attic court. No. /. and Evergreen
court. No. 2.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-20
Private Axel Ellison. 10th corn

pany. iss,h depot brigade. Camp
Lewis. was buried at Fort Lawton
Wednesday afternoon.