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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11
WHISKY SMUGGLING.

RrNDING Of 800 worth Of whisky in trunks which got
n sl mixed up with the baggage Of certain honorable
vaudeville artists speculation to how much OF
Rst troublesome commodity smugeled into the state in
Gae way or another. Rather too much for bone dry
sssion may be inferred from casual reading OF police
court proceedings. and from the dslery breaths en-
eounered sometimes In crowded places The law en-
forced doesn't entirely prohibit although quite worth while
o. restrictive measure Probably the officers Of the law
ore doing the best they under the circumstances and
bootIeggng has become game OF chance in which there
ere few winners The profits large but where the
overhead includes attorneys fees fines and frequent
fscston Of goods in transit the net returns nsgnf
icsnt nothing
Whisky at ten dollars quart should be effective as
the celebrated Keeey nsute in curing the liquor habit
and has had that wholesome effect many former fol-
lowers Of the flowing bowl But persist
snt end care less for expenses The drinking 10
with Us sslII and frequently he drinks much comp
cations ensuing In which fines added the current
high price Of liquor While that condition prevails
70 the devil in distressing manner Therefore the trade
should be stopped
Easier said than done OF bu, at least the mpor
taons may be greatly decreased Smuggling OF goods Of any
sort into foreign lands Is kept minimum by systematic
Inspection Of all baggage No one crossing nterna-
Hcna boundary, landing any seaport feels nsulted
because his luggage is inspected That Is part OF the
regular routine quarantine regulations and other
formaies OF travel II the systematic search could
be applied to interstate travellers, people would
10 expect it. 1t would be faer and effective than
the present hsphazard methods and add encouragement
b those who make thirst quenehns their life work 1t
h q suggestion to the law makers advice which they
may take because they get II cheap,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11
Old Stories
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Man M 1aes H.
Twenty Years Ago.

Twenty Years Ago.
Mrs. Blunt OF Toledo is visiting he
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Gibbs, d
Robinson and Third streets.
The Wichita Eagle reports Mat E1
mer Houghton of Oklahoma City ha
volunteered in the army at Wichitt
Kansas.
Ex-Attorney Gailbraith has put
chased a large plantation in Honolulu
and assures his Guthrie friends that \
will be in possession OF fortune with
in the next six months.
Miss Helen Robertson and Miss Hay
OF Washington arrived in the city Ia.
evening TO visit Miss Robertson
father and sister, Mrs. A. L. Welsh.
Fifteen Years Ago.
Rev, s, D, butcher OF the Christia
church left yesterday for a busine}
trip to Cincin ri AMI other easteh
points.
A large force OF men and teams bt
gan excavating for the fine buildin
on the corner OF Grand and Harvd
streets yesterday afternoon. This build
ing is to be four stories and a bas1
ment and will, when completed, be OIL
OF the best and fandsomest blocks |
the city. The opera house and tn
block mean much to West Grand av{
nue. and will add materially to all Ill
property on the street.
Summer tourists rates placed on sa
June ! are as follows: SIS to St. Pad
and Minneapolis and return; $40 |
Duluth and return; $l3 to Madisd
Lake, Faribault and other Minnesot
resorts and return, good until Septen|
Der 80.
Ten Years Ago.
The marriage of Mr. w. ]. Hale
eldest ~ Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geora
Haies, M|tMiss Gala Parker. dausA
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Parker, wd
celebrated yesterday afternoon at
o'clock at the home of the bride, Sd
East Twelfth street. the Rev. w. Fl. \
Urch, pastor of the First Methodi1
church of this city, performing ~
ceremony.
Miss Charlotte White of Alva
visiting Miss Busby.
Mrs. W. J. Keehne of Chicago, VII
has been visiting her sister and huI
band, DR.. and Mrs. A. D. Johannes, I'd
the past ten days, left for her honI
yesterday. On Wedne day Mrs. KeehiI
and DR.. and Mrs. Johannes were guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs, Joseph Huckins id
at the Country club.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11
LtakeMLf1e

rOpNAGW/QM

Fact.
Strict method ana plugging q sure for
tune brings.
BE thorough, my brother. don't stopi
The fe'lCw who gets TO tho bottom OF
things
Is the fellow who comes out on top.
Mean Brute
you can't eat your cake and have
it. too" remarked old Codger.
you can " you cat my wife's cake"
interrupted young Newlywed.
The. debufants, without doubt
IL queer: she makes me grin:
She says that she In coming out"
When she's Just starting In.
Then II Happenedi
did you know that whisky would
cure deafness1" asked the Rummy, as
he wiped the foam off his lips.
How do you know that whisky will
cure deafness1" demanded the Bar
keeper, as he reached under the bar for
a club.
II was with 4 deaf man yesterday"
explained the Rummy, as he headed for
the door. HE drank forty WHISTLES,
got arrested and got his hearing this
morning"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

Occasionally Americans should remember that Great
Britain and France have been carrying share OF the
fighting in addition to their for matter Of three
years That will help retain the modesty so be-
coming to beginner in the battles over there
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

There are said to be quite number OF Americans in
Paris, mostly who only come along for the ride
The sort who 60 there because II being done if
you know what mean. And OF they must be fed
rather we'll being the type they They should be sent
home put to work at something vital than street
parade.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

woman who find nothing to do these days but put
on parade is in the class tramp II you are in
tcrested in establishing her status
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11
Yes, But whaddy va Mean7
(charles City Press.)

IOHHTItH NIty TTtHH.T
He has been a member OF the House
Of Representatives four years and
member OF the Senate four years Aside
from this Mr.. Enger is high type of
gentleman and an honorable, upright
citizen.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

II Is difficult TO Doug Fairbanks or Bill Hart per-
form without thinking what excellent trench raiders they
would make
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

Are the women the shoe manufacturers unpatrioc1
From fashion note we gather that ladies shoes be
higher next fall
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

Some talors are lucky. For instance
there is the Detroit tailor whose name
is Suiter.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

1HIS column pused freely salient
and discussion OF the geographical German attack here
been recent that of words that the fourth
resumption the big drive for the Compgne and Ve
Coteets, which guard the road to Paris
The thing frs, Importance consider that Huer method of
tack which Pady the Ly and the Aisne solved
General Foch between Montdder and Noyon
Although miles deep north
positions of Amiens dnhed with shells
Huns under the Crown Prince Ruppch Bavaria
house General Fooh longer holds his front with shallow bataon This
old time theory permanently thrown discard The
decreased Of having defensive units
the first his rush 1t particularly
quality OF the line of the enmys efforts His
marched during the night and depoyed attacking with
of the French artillery
There fighting outside Hndenburg
thousands the check after the fall KENNEL with which
passive victory but the demolition of regiments far
than the winning Of a
In the his 2mle action the enemy
quickly down the terrain the valley the Ma tributary
Disc which
the Maz beyond Ressons he has gained five miles his
As pinned down tightly within mile of his On
left ne held Aanviers Rubescout Ro While
he has tried hills
and Vile Mount Renaut the the right
broken old of
Fifteen divisions 10000 effort
nued strength The German flowing
teday II the advance
Just he will be well the almost parallel
is trying outfank
The that youths OF the
prisoners the Soissons With the
the battle line that the diminishing
danger point the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

A Missouri named La Toilette is seeking to have
his changed to Cooper, which sounds great deal
better.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

That eclipse also used up of the Visible supply Of
daylight we've been saving.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

Germany Is again bombardns hospitals and probably
viii give half holiday in the German schools to celebrate
this demonstration OF kuItur.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

o. Suchmen lives at Clarksburg,
West Virginia.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

General Fochs published in The Oahoan yesterday
the public about the generso Decisive
alone capable OF the desired
with being
Decisive attack is very keystone of battle Reserves
husbanded budgon
army be enough make the blow violent possible
The of Fohs promises quick snappng blows
greyhound whenever
the powerful aung
Of democracy-W. M. H.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11
Our Daily Special.
Luke McLuke Saws

Cheap Talk Is Often Expensive.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-11

Lines Worth Remembering.
No path OF flowers leads to glory
aFontaine.
Evening star., 1918-02-12
The senate's Street Car Inorirv

Yesterdays action by the Senate on
the local street railway situation should
elicit an early report from the Commis-
sioners. who are asked several specific
questions which reach to the root Of III
present evil of inadequate rapid transit
service. How many cars have the com
panies added during the past year? How
many are they preparing to adds What
other steps are being taken to relieve
the congestion: Is the present track
age adequate for now or the near future,
and if not what steps are being taken
to add to such traekage7 What has th
Public Utilities Commission done, under
its authority, to secure adequate servieea
What suggestions has the commission to
make to Congress for meeting the pres
ent conditienss
Every one of the questions asked is
1eftinenk Up to date the only tangibl
! - ~ has bean made toward bet
Evening star., 1918-02-12
Clean the Streets

Just as quickly as possible the Com
missioners should have the streets of this
city cleaned thoroughly. They are at
present in filthy condition as the
snlt of the recent heavy SHOWS and the
thawing, leaving quantities Of dirt on
the pavements and in the cutters. A
sharp securing rain would flush the
streets and sewers But dependence
should not be had upon nature. 1t is
unsafe at this season to allow the dirt
to remain . day longer than it is pos
sible to remove it by the ordinary street
cleaning methods. Germs of disease are
In the dirt that littors the street. The
drying of the pavements turns the dirt
into dust, to be carried into the lungs Of
thousands. The thaws have practically
removed the snow and ice and opera
tion Of the cleaning machines. brooms
and fiushers is now practicable. They
should be started ont Immediately to
give the city good securing, the first
it has had for many weeks
Evening star., 1918-02-12
Mr.. Selfridge's Inspiring Message

IN invigorating, inspiring message
comes to the business men of Washing
ton from one of the leaders of British
retail trade, the more helpful, indeed, be-
cause he is himself an American who
has made a remarkable success in Eng
cial invitation came here yesterday and
addressed the merchants of the espi-
tai, has made it plain that business is
dignified by war, that it has an oppor-
tunity in time of war, not merely to do
its bit, but to serve as a steadying
power for any nation that may be in
volved in the conflict. Mr.. Selfridge's
message is instructive He shows how a
great institutional establishment can ma
teriaily aid the government and the peo-
pie. how it can contribute to the fight
ing forces, and still maintain itself as
a useful factor of exchange. A store
that can, through its own efforts, dis
pose of S17,000.000 worth of war bonds,
as did the Selfridge store in London,
must he reckoned as a force for
success. The business men of Washing
ton have responded quickly and enthu-
siastically to every call made upon them
for war service They have suffered in
juries incidental TO the strange condi-
tions. They have borne losses. Thc
have closed their establishments at the
behest of the administration as means
of conserving the supply of fuel. They
should be encouraged by Mr.. Selfridge's
exposition of what the merchants of
England have done and are doing to
know that their sacrifices are but part
OF the system of supports Of the gov
ernments engaged in the great fight for
world safety. Useful hints of further
service may develop from this talk
Evening star., 1918-02-12

terment is the adoption of plan, to be
effective later, for relieving the conges-
ton at particular point on one of the
lines, while consideration is given to
the "skip-stop" plan to permit speedier
movement of tho cars. Fifteen and q
half months ago the commission put into
effect the so-ealled "seven square, feet"
rule, requiring that amount of car space
for every passenger carried This rule
has never been enforced, though the en-
forcement of it would have compelled
the provision Of enough cars to carry
the people, although the existing track
age would probably not have permitted
the movement of those cars on a rapid
transit basis.
Possibly the Senate's inquiry viii
bring this matter of local transportation
to 4 head. Protracted inquiries by ex-
pert committees will not accomplish re-
suits in season to give practical relief.
The situation will grow worse instead
of better if something materially rene
dial is not done, at once, for the popu-
lation will continue to grow at an nm
prccedented rate. The car service is
today inadequate for the people who
arc here. Betterrlents must be had on
large scale TO be of any service what
ever.
Evening star., 1918-02-12
Lincoln.

For the first time since his death the
anniversary of Lincoln's birthday finds
the United States at war with foreign
power. The celebration of the day,
therefore, takes on a peculiar signif.
eance. The nation is asking itself to-
day what would Lincoln have done in
such Q crisis as the present. 1t is in no
wise derogatory of the present leaders
of the state thus TO consider the mem
ory of him who will always remain as
one of Americas greatest figures, as a
man of great powers, who stood the test
of supreme trial. Grave as is our
task today, the task that Lincoln faced
during the civil war was greater, i'm
posing a heavier burden upon his
shoulders than any that has rested upon
any other American executive. There can
be no question as to what Lincoln's view
of our duty in the present situation
would have been. No one can doubt
that he would have met the issue and
aligned the United States with the pow
ers striving for world safety It is in
conceivable that Lincoln would have
done otherwise than has been done. that
his judgments and decisions would have
led us into the path of peace regardless
Of provocation and obligation and ma
tionai honor and safety.
Evening star., 1918-02-12
Subscription Rate by Mail.
Locking Up.

The "spat" seems to have cleared the
atmosphere somewhat. War matters are
looking up. Senator Chamberlain built
wisely; and if more wisely than he
knew, let much credit, nevertheless, 90
to him. He opened the "spat," and fixed
national attention on Deficiencies and
delinqueneies needing immediate cor
rection. They are being corrected.
Presently, the fruits should begin to
show.
THIS work should he carried through,
1t would te impossible TO overvalue
what is at stake. The government has
never before had such an order in hand.
In size, it is colossal In eoInplexity, it
is full of difficulties and surprises. Vet
erans. even, are feeling their way along.
Noyiccs, naturally, are stumbling. The
world is looking on. The country is cast
for a big part; and everybody is curl
Gus about, and many are vitally inter
ested in, how II is played
The President is jealous of his pre-
rogative. Congress is rousiug TO its pre-
rogative Both are right There should
be no infringements by either side.
Each side has abundant work to do.
Each should watch the corners. And
this can be done without interfering in
the slightest with the teamwork neces-
sary between them.
Report has it that the President in this
matter is drawing near to Congress.
That should settle q good dead of the
trouble. Congress has complained of
aloofness on his part. He has not
sought, nor shown much interest in, its
opinions, but has given his ear to out
sidefs.
The advances, properly, are from the
President. Congress cannot invite it
self to the White House, but upon in
vitation is ready to go at any time. 1t
ought to be welcome at all times, and
especially at these times. For the stu
alton is such that all official agencies
must pull together if the country is to
pull through.
Politics has not appeared, and is not
expected. Both parties pledge support
for the prosecution Of hostilities. Both
have been voting for the supplies asked.
Both have given respectful attention TO
the Presidents recommendations; and
where differences of opinion have oe-
CURED they have been found in both
parties. But none of them has con
tanned hint or faint of party maneu-
vering.
This fact suggests that in his CON
ferences with legislators the President
wiz not draw the party line, but take
counsel of both democrats and repub-
icans, and in all war matters treat them
alike to his full confidence
Evening star., 1918-02-12
In the Court of Mankind.

President Wilson struck the keynote
of the new diplomacy in the following
passage in his address to Congress yes
terday on the peace replies of the Teu-
tonic powers:
as Count Won Hertling not aware that
he is speaking in the court of mankind
that all the awakened nations of the
world how sit in Judgment on what
every public man, of whatever nation,
may say on the issues of conflict which
has spread to every region of the
world?"
The settlement of this war will not
be determined by closet negotiations or
secret pleadings. Definite principles are
enunciated and must be met in the ad-
justment. Playing for advantage, do
mestic or international, will defeat it.
self Germany will not gain peace of
her own devising through subterfuge or
chicanery. Germany's spokesmen must
remember that they are being judged
in the light of world knowledge, that
the day is past forever for public ut
terances which do not square with pri-
vate meanings. President Wilson has
by his addresses to Congress on the is
sues of this war made all mankind ac-
ouainted with the conditions of the con-
tiict and the possible terms upon which
it may be ended. So much, at least. is
gained thus far toward international
honesty and good faith.
Evening star., 1918-02-12

has remained since then in custody, often
reported dead, often represented as a
fugitive, but as it prpves never out of
charge. The world does not yet know
the full circumstances Of the deposition
of Abdul Hamid. Far-reaching were
the political influences that combined to
bring the revolutionary movement to a
head. 1t is noteworthy that ever since
tho establishment of Enver Pasha as
the virtual ruler of Turkey-Mohammed
has never been more than figurehea
he was taken from long imprisonment
to assume the title-Germany' power at
Constantinople has steadily increased.
Abdul managed for years to keep Tur-
key intact. He was the center of an in
trigue of intricate complications. He
was always on the verge of disaster,
but always escaping, through his clever
ness He became the Sick Man of Eu-
rope and the powers were continually
scheming to divide his estate. 1t re-
quircd a revolution to overthrow him,
and then Germany stood as the legatee.
His passing is a matter of no immediate
moment, merely supplying date in the
record. Bat the evil he worked re-
mains, reproach to civilization, blot
upon the escutcheons of the powers that
permitted him, for their own ends, for
so many years to work his murderous
schemes and 70 wreak his racial ven
geances.
Evening star., 1918-02-12
Abdul Hamid.

One of the worlds most picturesque
and interesting characters has passed
away, according to report from Con-
stantinople. Abdul Hamid, former Sui
tan of Turkey, has been in retirement
forced upon him by an adverse political
power-for some years, but his mem ory
is fresh, though not particularly fra
grant. He was the ideal of the modern
tyrant, cruel, ruthless monarch, thor
ough in his medieralism, uncompromis-
ing in his absolutism. When the So
called young Turks" overShrew him in
1900 he ypS in effect imprisoned and
Evening star., 1918-02-12

President Wilson's address to Con-
gress, though couched in admirable Eng
lish, is likely TO find a peculiarly inter,
ested leadership among the German
speaking people of Europe. "...
Evening star., 1918-02-12
A Mean Stratagem.

"What makes you find so much fault
with your stenographer?
"Well, she's the best stenographer l
ever had, and I don't want to lose her.
So I've got to shout around little so
rs to convey the impression to any
stenographer scouts that she wouldn t
suit the government"
Evening star., 1918-02-12

As the days grow longer the idea of
utilizing daylight as far as possible and
cutting out expense associated with arti-
fetal illumination invites renewed dis,
cuss;on.- Economics as we'll as individual
thrift call into respectful attention the
old maxim beginning "early to bed and
early to rise"
Evening star., 1918-02-12

Another study in coordination is Of
fered by the need of coal for indus
tries that keep railways equipped; and
the need of railway equipment to carry
the coal.
Evening star., 1918-02-12

William Gibbs McAdoo is one of the
men Of this country who are beyond
question entitled to hang out sBusy
day" sign.
Evening star., 1918-02-12

A pacifst would regard war cabinet
composed of those three celebrities,
Faith. Hope and Charity, as possessing
the needed distinction and experience.
Evening star., 1918-02-12

Tie income tax return is leading many
a man TO find out some interesting and
often important facts about his own
affairs.
Evening star., 1918-02-12

4 very pitiful achievement has to sup
ply Ger,nany's publicity performers with
material on which to base the subma-
rine's claims as war winner.
Evening star., 1918-02-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Words Unnecessary.

ADO yol believe in telerathy?"
eyes AS soon as I phone the coal
man he knows what I am going to ask
him for and l know what his answer is
going to be-"
Evening star., 1918-02-12

One of the refreshing signs of the
spring is the manner in which exper
are already figuring on the probable high
cost Of next summers ice supply.
Evening star., 1918-02-12

Trotzky has not yet vindicated the
capacity of the soap box orator and the
pamphleteer for genuine craftsmanship.
Evening star., 1918-02-12

'Paris by April is one of the briefest
expressions with which Germany has
chosen to incumber white paper
Evening star., 1918-02-12

The Poles are evidently not in line
for any separate peace negotiations with
the bolsneviki.
Evening star., 1918-02-12
Weather Peryersities,

That ground hog day,
With tickle way
Is something sad.
Old April fool
Is, as a rule,
Almost as bad.
Evening star., 1918-02-12

Red tape is under some conditions as
hard to get past as barbed wire en-
tanglement.
Evening star., 1918-02-12
Better Than His Press Agent.

Better Than His Press Agent.
"George Washington was most
truthful man.
81 have always thought so. An evil
dence of his truthfulness is the fact that
he never gave ally personal Endorsement
whatever to that cherry tree story"
Evening star., 1918-02-12

No sentimental farewelIs were wasted
On the last of the heatless Mondays.
Evening star., 1918-02-12

The I. w. w. members invariably as
sert themselves as exponents of destruc-
tive criticism.