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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-07

Francois a new theology, de-
termined by democracy, TO emerge
from this war? May we look to the
consensus of popular opinion, in
stead OF 10 the theologians, for our
great ideas about God and the soul
and the future life
There are clear signs pointing
that way. For, as these articles have
already made clear, really start
ling radicalism pervades the think
ing OF the armies and OF the chap
lains and of Young Mems Christian
Association workers who have been
long with the troops. Conventions
have lost their grip. Nobody cares
cootie for "orthodoXy,' as such.
Id usages and old creeds seem to
We succumbed to the C-boats, or
ne other force, on the way over.
things, from the very existence
Supreme Being to the right Of
church to exist, have had to face
the challenge of this new, emanci
pated, free-thinking, audacious war
mind. Whether this is as it should
be or not, | am not here discussing:
Shis article is not statement OF the
wAters opinions, but of clearly re-
sea,ed onditions. Churhes and sem
inaries and religious institutions at
home do not realize it, but they, too,
are, in the melting pot that is bub-
bling in France.
Religion of the Trenches.
There is no infdelity in the
trenches. OF scepticism concerning
the rehnements of religion there is
much, but of reputation OF God
there is practically none. In the
long, quiet times of waiting in the
trenches and dugouts and in the bill
lets, there is vastly more of thought
and discussion upon the loftiest
themes than is ever suspected by the
folk at home. Out of this tremen-
dous experience, which has broken
the shackles Of the old manner of
thinking and living, have been born
certain general conclusions and CON
Victions.
Our armies believe in God. There
has been no national propaganda
among the allies, such as the Ger
mans have vigorously prosecuted to |
proclaim the identity of our cause
with the divine purpose and will.
Nevertheless, the home training OF
the troops, and the atmosphere of
our whole previous lie. mas led
them to face the eternal reality at
this time. They believe in a great
God. whose ways are past finding
out, but who is manifestly doing
something with humanity by means
OF this cataclysm. 1t is not little
drawingroom God, fattered to be
patted on the head by blase society
flddists; nor yet a vindctive tribal
diety, that the soldiers have come
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-07

the unbeliever went instantly to a
hell of everlasting torment. 1t was
clear answer, grim, but logically
unassailable on the premises. Can
we conceive the soldier hurled from
the hell of battle into an endless
hell? Are men who never had 4
chance on earth to be deprived for
ever of any chance? Doubtless
many of them are men of sangun-
ary language and strange deeds; but
they are the products of civilization
that boards men in slums and en-
circles them with every evil. They
lived in CRIME, how could they be
but grimy? Are they to be damned
for the CRIME they did not create
But no CRIME of mans creation can
hide the god-lke in them. They
laugh at misery; they 90 down TO
the earthly he'll with Jest; they
Scorn death to save a comrade; and
for dim ideals they lay down life
itself right joyously. 1t is incon-
ceivable, whatever infallible theolo-
gians may say, that hell can be the
portion OF these. But it is equally
inconceivable that lives so stained
and marred can Immediately pass
into glory They must be very un-
happy if they did; for they would
not feel at home. There is so much
of good in them that hell cannot be
their portion; and so much of evil
that heaven cannot at once receive
them. What then can be their lot ?
Where Are the Dead?
What has become of the soldier
whom neither the heaven nor the
he'll of the pre-war theology can re-
ceive? There are seven millions
dead, and twenty millions jousting
still with death, and no man can see
the end. Every other question pales
before this of the destiny of these
millions. The revolution made by
war in the social organism brings |
in its train revolution in the realm
of the soul. The church must pro-
pound not only a doctrine of heaven |
and of hell, but also doctrine of an
intermediate state.
ust as boys who pass from one
school to another take up their
tasks where they left off, some lower
down and some higher up, accord
ing to their development, so will it
be in the great school of life be
yond. There the life suddenly end
ed on earth, will take up the inter
rupted task OF its discipline and de
velopment. The soldier who, like
all his comrades, spurned the cheap
narcotic that would assure heaven
to all men dying in battle was quite
right. 1t is the heroic in the soul
that spurns such opiates. But, if
the soldier takes up life yonder just
as he laid it down here. then this
can be further said: The highest
we know of the Unseen Governor Of
the universe is love that will even
die for His children. And in the
hour of death, these His children.
content to be blotted out on earth
Continued on page l0)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-07

moralist or the theologian? Can
we who revere his heroism
doubt that his God welcomes
him with lovc?"
Religious leaders in Britain ant
America, found, were greatly con
cerned over this invasion of tn,
realm of theology by the spirit o
patriotism. Expressions of alarm
have been frequent, in the church
press and from the pulpit. Mean
while, however, the belief itself i:
undoubtedly spreading, both among
the troops and their families.
A Scots Startling Radicalism.
Most surprising and thought com
pelling of all the comments upon the
subject that have come to my no
tice is found in one of the numerous
war and religion books, God and
the Soldier" by two Scotch clergy
men, Rev. Drs. Norman MacLean
and ]. X. P. Schlater of Edinburg
one of whom served as preacher and
lecturer with the Scottish Church
huts in France, and the other of
whom was director of religious serv-
ices in behalf OF the Y. M. c. A.
Their book has the peculiar distinc-
ton OF being the substance of ad-
dresses delivered before weekly
conference OF chaplains in one of the
great camps in France. 1t is against
the background of Scot theology
that the radicalism of the utterances
| quote must be considered.
This Scotch book advocates pray
ers for the dead 1t doesn't go as far
as Cardinal Mercier in proclaiming
the sure salvation of the soldier
slain, but it strikingly voices senti-
ment ! have repeatedly heard among
British clergy, that this war will re-
introduce the churches of the Ref
ormation to the Eucharist, to the
crucitix and to prayers for the de-
parted.
The author introduces the sub
ject by picturing service with the
soldiers wherein he had quoted Don
aid Hankey's Men. if you are
wounded it is Blighty; if you are
killed it is the Resurrection But
at the close the unexpected con-
fronted the preacher. a killed, grim
faced Scot waited and asked this
question DO you really believe that
every soldier who dies in battle goes
to heaven?' The spirit of all the
Puritans glowed in his deep-set
eyes. He made it clear that he had
no use for such gospel. He was a
Christian and not Mohammedan.
His body was cheap-a shilling
day his life was cheap-mere fod-
der for guns; his self-respect re-
quired that his soul should not be
cheap. And a heaven gained through
a splinter of shell would be but a
cheap heaven indeed
The question to which the stern
faced soldier wanted an answer is
does really happen to
the soldier who dies in battle? In
other days the question found
ready answer; the believer went
instantly to heaven OF bliss and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-07
THE RELIGIOUS RAMBLER
'By WILLIAM 7. ELLIS.

to accept. He is Jehovah OF the
thunders, Lord God OF battles"
Also the God honored in the
trenches is good God. His other
name is Love. He is tolerant of a
soldiers frailties, and, in some i'll
defined sense, fellowworker with
the man who is stalking his life to
bring righteousness to pass on earth.
This God will deal gently with the
fallen. For the average soldier is a
fatalist. He would express himself,
II he were in the habit of quoting
Scripture. by some such passage as
My times are in Thy hand" His
it is to be good soldier; for the
rest he trusts the good God.
Cardinal Mercier on the Dead.
Of surprising interest to the sol
dierS, and even more so to their
loved ones at home, is the question
OF the rate and state of the dead.
Many hav seized upon the idea that
the man who falls in fighting for the
right is by that act assured of eter-
nal felicity-and, by the way, fu-
ture life seems to be postulated in
all thinking upon this subject.
Belgium's great leader, Cardinal
Mercier, has spoken the clearest
word in support of this position. In
his pastoral letter, patriotism and
Endurance" issued at Christmas,
1914, he wrote:
81 was asked lately by a staff
officer whether a soldier falling
in a righteous cause-and our
cause is such, to demonstration
lis not veritably a martyr.
Well, he is not a martyr in the
righteous theological meaning
OF the word, inaSmuch as he
dies in arms, whereas the mar
tyr delivers himself, undefend-
ed and unarmed, into the hands
of the executioner. But if | am
asked what | think of the eter-
nal salvation of brave man
who has consciously given his
life in defense of his country's
honor, and in vindication Of
violated justice, shall not hest
tate to reply that without any
doubt whatever Christ crowns
his military valor, and that
death, accepted in this Christian
spirit, assures the safety of that
mans soul. Greater love than
this no man hath said Our
Saviour, that a man lay down
his life for his friends And
the soldier who dies to save his
brothers, and to defend the
hearths and affairs OF his coun-
try. reaches this highest of all
degrees OF charity. He may not
have made close analysis of !
the value of his sacrifice; but
must we suppose that God re-
quires OF the plain soldier in
the excitement OF battle the
methodical precision of the
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j. II. Johnston for Corporation Commissioner
To the Democratic Voters of Oklahoma:

Two years ago. belated hour announced my candi
dacy for the position of Corporation Commissioner Of Okla
homa really expecting be nominated in that but
advance notice that intended be candidate in 1918
During the 1916 campaign my friends became enthus
stc that they believed had chance win and insisted that
should get out and work in my behalf In order to
satisfy them did finally spend fifteen days away from my
office interviewing the voters in fifteen counties OF the
In the meaatime they had made effective
by mail with the result that carried the following important
counties by handsome puralities cases viz Beck
ham, Caddo Canadian, Comanche Grady Greer Jackson,
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neck and neck with the who did carry the following ad
dional counties. Blaine Cleveland Cotton Creek, Gus
ter Jefferson Kowa, Logan Murray, Noble, Okmugee Paw
nee, Roger Mills, Stephens lilnan, Washington Washita
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-07
Primary August 9th, 1918
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The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-04
CHARLIE WILL
 COME BACK

Charlie Karaman left on the spo- kane this afternoon for Seattle where he will probably enter into business for himself, For mum Der of years past Charlie has con ducted the Pack Train restaurant here, but owing to the fact that he could not secure able assistance to carry on his businses after his part ner, John Clekak, was called to the colors he decided to close the popu' lar resort until after the war.
 In sueaking to a reeprstntative Q, this apper, shortly before leaving. Mir Karamau stated that 1t was not his intention to become a resi- dent of the states, but only in tended to remain there until the revival of business conditions in Al aska, a. which time he will answer the call of the north, and come hurrying back to again resume his position amogn the makers of new territory.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-04
DE HAVILAND PLANES
 MAKE SCOUTING TRIP

Washington, Sept. AT have 8 cablegram from Gen. Peshing, which tells me that early in the month or August a complete squadron of IS American-made de HaYiland-4 planes with Liberty motors con ducted Q reconnaissance pack of the German lines and successfully return ed without loss. Gen. Foulois per sonally led the expedition. Lieut. BlaIr Thaw is also reported as having been with the expedition" " says seey of War Baker in recent Press Interview.
 Continuing Secy Baker said: T went to the Surgeon Generals of flee today to look into the daily re OGrts from the European hospitals on the sick and wounded, with a view to having them carded, cata- logued, and tabulated, so that the most instant information can be given to all who inquire aoout friends abroad. The reports will come in weekly from France by courier. The information will De available through The Adjutant Gel! sral."
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-04
LIBERTY" DID
 WELL AT HAYNES

Halnes, Aug. S0.-"Liberty," the Ruby Red Cross Rooster reached Hatnes al: O. K. and was raffled off last night at the Rialto Theatre. "Liberty" was won by Private Mar tin Olson of Go. A, 14th Infantry, now stationned at Fort Seward.
 Malcom and Mildred Morrison and Florence and Margaret Barnett, were the kiddies who sold the tick cts for the raffle. The result shows that they are little patriots as they raised $11S.75 for the benefit of the Red Cross. "Liberty" goes from here to Juneau to contin- ue his good work,
 James Fay, B. A. Barnett and N. G. Hanson have been subpoenaed as witnesses before the grand jury, and left on the City of Seattle for Ju- neau, where the court is now in ses' sion. ..... . l,nlLr
 The road gang which has been working oA the Mud Bay road, it is reported has stopped work for the season. .-.
 Jesse Jensen made the trip eI Rainy Hollow and back for the pur- pose af suOpOenaing witnesses to appear pefore the grand jury.
 Lieutenant H. M. Craig has been transferred from Fort Seward to Fort Stevens at the mouth Of the Columbia River. His family Will follow him as soon as Lieut.Craig can find house to move them into
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-04
COUNTRYWIDE INQUIRY INTO
 COST OF LIVING IS STARTED

The Department of Labor author izes the following:
 The Bureau of Lahor Statistics sf Washington, D. C., is starting countrywide investigation of the cost ot living. The material col Iected Is to be used as basis in making wage adjustments.
 The inquiry will include several different features, the principal one being the gathering of tnfromation from families as to theri expendl- lures for one year for the various items of food and of clothing, and for housing, fuel, furniture, and mis- cellaneous expenses. Informatlon will oe gathered by duly Ruthorized special agents of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, who will call on representative families in different parts of each locality visited.
 All iuformation given by house WlYeS Q these 5ShSSs VIII "
 As strictly confidential. Six agents are beginning work in Baltimore to- day. (Tuesday). Every housewife visited is urged to furnish the in formation asked for. Not only will tha information be of service to the Government, but 1t will help the housewife in knowing exactly what she is getting for her money
 Every housewife. Is now helping to Win the war in a most effective way by conserving and regulating the food supply in her home. Here is a chance for her to help still mare Every housewife called on by one of these Government agents is urged to cooperate by giving the fullest information possible. This is one way to help win the war.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-04
DEPARTMENT OF THE INFERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 NOTTCR
Juneau, AlaskS, Aug. s, 1915

SUuedus ABsASs AuS' oI 4S@S'''
 Notice Is hereby given Ry the undersigned that he will on and after Sept. 19, 1913, award the lots applied for within the Town site Of Haines, Alaska, and that all lots for which no applications are filed within 120 daya from date oS thla Rotice will be subject to disposition to highest bidder at public sale.
 BlaRk applications may be seeur- ed from the Trustees or from U. S. Commissioner and Notaries Pubic at Haines, with full instructons as to their preparation and execution. The completed applications may be either presented OS mailed to the Trustes at his office in Juneau, and should De accompanied by . Postoffice money Crdsr or check on a Juneau bank in amount sufficient to cover the assessment. A notary fee of 50 cents to pay for acknoWl- Sdging the deed from ths Trustee Is also required.
 All applications filed prior to Sept. 12, 1918, will Dc con stdered as filed simultaneously in making lot awards, sn6, tn thS Go- ssncS OI conflicting claims deeds win issue to the claimant applying If he 8 otherwise qualified. In case there is more thaR ORe claimant for c lot 6 hearing will be held to determine the respective claims to priority and the Trustee will there after issue his deed In accordance with final determination Of eaid case. All applications filed snhse- quent to Sept 12, 1918, will De in the order of their fil- ing. c. E. ARUNDELL, Chies Alaska Field Div. Townsfte' 2 Trustee of Hainss, Alaska. t4 Eirzs Publication, Aug. 8, 1913. Final Publication, sspS, 12, 1918. s l
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-04

Agent Shaw for the Alaska Steam ship company received cable Rd- vice this morning stating that the sailing of the Steamship Alameda from Seattle has been postponed from that port until tomorrow morn ing, Sept. 5th, and that Ehe would therefore arrive in this port on Monday, Sept. 9th. 4
 Ths Northwestern will sail from Seattle Oh Sept. 10. arriving here on the 14th. %
 Both of these ships are bound for the westward, and when sailing from Cordova, will sail direct for seattle via the outside passage, pass ing u9 Juneau and all other inside passage ports of call. T
 The Jefferson is due to arrive in this port on Sept. .15. & %
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-04

Mir. and Mrs. J. P. Soper were passengers for Seattle on the steam sh:p Spokane today, where 1t Is thei intention to remain for the winter.
 MT. soper has been in the em- pIoy of the Bank of Alaska as GUS trdian for more tha na year past, and Mrs. soper is well known in church and social circles in the city where she has taken an ac- tive part and her many friends will greet her with a hearty welcome uoon her return In the Spring.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-04

George Walker, storekeeper for Taylor, Drury, Pedlar Co.,, at Little Salmon, CD the Yukon iyer, was an arrival oA the train last night and will remsin in Skagway until Sat urday. This is MT. walkers first trip to a town for the past seven yeras.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-04

Tom Bee, who, runs line Of trad ing stores in. Yukon Territory with headquarters at Carmacks, came over ou the train last night to meet his wife who returned on the Spo- kane today. Mrs. Bee has been outside for some time with an in valid son and was compelled to leave him there for the winter as his, health was such as to need a warmer climate. MT, and Mrs Bee will leave for home tomorrow.
 Captain and Mrs. Reese, Mrs. .(Lieut. Hanson, Mrs. Sheelor' Miss clark, Miss Elizapeth: Sheldon aas7 w.. B. Stout were round trip passengerst on the Peterson toaay.
 Jimmy Morrison, the oldest son Of MT. and Mrs. J. G., Morrison left on the steamer Jefferson for Seattle, and is thinking of enlisting .in the Navy, T .i-Li,,
The Little River news., 1918-10-26
WOMEN ENLIST IN
 BATTALION OF LIFE
Sunshine Division of Home Service Rivals Battalion of Death in
 Real War Work.

Russia's Battalion of Death made its women immortal by death-defyinS action at the front. America's Bat tnlion of Life bids fair to merit i'm mortality by its life and strength giv- ing action in the home trenches. con meeting directly with the men who go ever the top.
 A new kind of women's army has come into being. It is called the "Sun- shine Division.' It started under un- usual circumstances. Margaret Wood row Wilson. the presidents daughter. known for her patriotic war service; her aide, Major Oakes. and small group of friends, including Miss Mar tcrie Brown of Atlanta. Ga.. daughter of one of the leading men of the south. snd relative of the president, were discussing wOmen's part in the war and the importance of enlisting the effort, talent, and activity of every woman in the country. The need of organization and direction of that time and talent not already devoted to defi- rite war work was recognized, and out of the discussion came plans for conserving the patriotic effort of every patriotic woman, and more especially the young women of the country. The "army" to be recruited was designated the Sunshine Division" Its scope of service is limited only by the ability of the enlisted women to serve, and there Is no woman ineligible for serv- ice except she who is already doing Ter utmost to help win the war. Par ticulars are available from Maj. A. P. Oalles, now stationed at United War Work headquarters, Dallas, Tex.