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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07
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y FNATOR CHAMBERLAIN

= ENATOR CHAMBERLAIN Is
- quoted by The Associated Pres,
committee expects TO have General
March and Secretary Baker before II
to give them some information to ex-
plain why so much speed is necessary in
getting the new draft law. with IT'S
classes from l8 to As, passed and pro
duclng man-pOwcr.
There has been a decided change oi
front on the part OF the war department
since the new man-power proposals
were discussed in June and the infor-
nation made public that the present
clasSiilcatiJnS were sufficient to supply
all calls for the balance Of the year
think the solution OF the question
lies in the fact that the existing war
establishment was sufficient to meet the
needs Of defensive fighting for the bal
aucc OF the year 1918
In a month the allies have passed
from the defensive to the offensive The
counter measure oi General foch to the
tlith phase OF the cnemyS attack de
yelopcd into such a complete success
that the lay Interpretation OF the stu
alton is that General Fuch will only
tolerate another great German attack, If
his Judgment tells him 10 await the at
tack for the opportunities OF successful
reaction which followed the last phase
CnQucsti1nah'y, the fighting year will
end with an allied attack which will
! dwarf the proceedings OF the last three
weeks.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

are released from the grip of winter.
! think the plans for big allied at
tack in 1918, the change OF the allies
from the defensive to the offensive, have
caused the hurry of the war department
for more millions OF selects.
The map is for the purpose OF show
ing YOU how two dangerous Saients
have been reiashioned into ono greater
salient, even more dangerous for an
enemy on the defensive The line OF
crosses at the lower left follows the
path Of the present front, clipping off
the Marue wedge cleanly
With slight notifications, we have
then the position OF he battlefront aft
c the battle OF Picardy before which
time 1t Is generally assumed that the
French main army for mancuycr was
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

massed in the Compiegne area in front
OF Paris. In this area the French have
most adequate communication lines, Il
IS the quickest field for the biggest
movements.
Assume that Rupprech, dares to at
tack fIaig north Of Amiens. If he -
only partially successful and spends ms
reserve. he will have to depend upon
the crown prince for support But tho
group OF the crown prince is in disre-
pair. II may be four weeks before L
is completely reorganzed Then Gem
cral Foch by striking up the O'se to-
ward Noyon and la Fcre. might shock
the whole Moutdldier salient INTO re-
treat That IS the menace General Foch
holds today over any new German at
,ack-W. NJ H.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

there will be work for all to do before this struggle
and women will have larger place to fill men leave
Tor the front
Our sacrifices are still small compared with those Of our
allies the burden to be placed on women will we hope
never equal that borne by the of France even
of Britain Certainly they will be spared the horrd fate
Of life in occupied territory invaded by enemies the
nightly menace Of. raidng aircraft But whatever the
yicissudcs Of war may exact ese Of America will
not fail They have failed to do their share in any
hour Of national peril, and they will not weaken now.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

While it is gratifying to learn that an additional S55~N
has been allowed by the capital issues committee acting on
the $OOO0O bond issue voted here for school improvements
it is hoped permission use the remaining $4,000 will be
granted The schools here need the improvements contem
plated and the voted not in OF the needs At
best the contemplated improvements cannot be made in time
for the opening OF school, but there should be delay
than necessary Schools essential part OF the nations
work whether in peace cr war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07
To Doc Garfield.

Last winter, when the gas was low,
And far and wide the ice and snow
Hung chilblains on our ample feet,
And placed a premium on heat,
You handed out some heatlcss days
Which failed to win our heart fell
praise.
But If you'll now repeat those pranks,
Wen guarantee a vote OF thanks
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

There is some talk of making Constantine, former
Greek monarch king of Finland but If Con has proper
appreciation OF his health he will refrain from further ei-
forts in the king business which is fast becoming obsolete
anyhow Finland isn't far from Perograd, where the
car found the climate so unhealthy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07
1ort1Mr1Y ~,
PROGRESS IN PRepARgoNess.

Once We viewed with CONSERVATION
This vast country unprepared.
Joining IN the conflagfation
Which the rat faced kaiser dared
To wish on tn peaceful regions
Where he sought a sunny spot
Looslng his goose stepping legions
As Il feature OF the plot.
But. though somewhat slow in starting
To get ready for the fray.
with Won BeinstorfrH crew departing
We got busy right away.
And year has found us stronger
Than the horscradish in tho scrap.
Which must last some fortnights longer
And push Prussia off the map.
Now local advertiser
shows how well the people learn.
How civilians hive grown wiser.
How they deity cali the turn
on events which are impending,
And prepare for chilly times
While the mercury is sending
IlutOCruts TO mountain Climos.
Gentle women nov are buying
Says this able merchant prince,
Autumn coats" there's no denying.
Though the weather makes Ms WIuc",
There's a sign Of preparation
Forethought. wisdom. srl'-control
Which may help 90 save the nation
And prompt man 10 lay In coal
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

Congress will soon have its tax measure ready.
and you should make preparations to pay and pay and
pay The bulk OF the eight billion dollars OF revenue to
be raised will from profit taxes. but you
know who pays those profits.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

Speaking OF whiskcrs in relation 10
dignity, as did the perpctrator OF the
preceding paragraph, we once knew
misguided individual who grew his ia
cial foliage to some length for that
purpose, and not from any desire to
short change the BARRIERS or reduce the
dividends OF the safety razor factories.
What really resulted was that he lost
his job when the boss finally wearied OF
looking at such a tangled landscape
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

Germany has succeeded in sinking another hospital ship
Staying wounded and women nurses, so Berlin will
have something to celebrate, victory peculiarly pleasing
to kultur even though the princes army has
tanned a setback
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

American troops have landed in northern Russia, and
other American will be landing Siberia before long
Our part in this war is gradually spreading out
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

The seer who comes around after
it is all over to say, 81 told you So"
is hereby warned that our armament
has been strengthened by the add
ton of one rapid-fire elm club.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

This war is costing America fifty million dollar, day
or about fifty per capita if you want know how
last you should buy thrift stamps.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

Occasionally an expert is too conservative. Last Thurs
day Frank H. Smonds decided the battle OF the Marne
over And then look what happened Friday and Saur
day
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

It is also well to remember that the country will con
,inue to progress to extent whether your favore
candidate is elected or not
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

Some women are catty. while others
are kiucn,h, but what we started to
say is that Mrs William Mouser Of
Cheyenne visited at Clinton, Okla last
Sunday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

Now that she has enrolled in the
students nurse reserve. We wish 10 as.
scrt that Mrs. l. s. Human is all of
Jhat And Miss Ada Nickel. who is
also enrolled will doubtless AID a
great deal more than her final cogno-
men might lead one to infer.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

While the weather continues fair and warmer raising
the draft age the prospect thereof developed Jew
cases OF cold feet
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

F'rOm the Enid EvcntS)
Keeping q goat not only provides
some very good milk but II introduces
un element Of philosophical and whis-
kcred dignity into your back yard
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-07

Nothing looks so disconSolate
and futile as the card of the de
feated candidate in the window on
the morning after.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-02-01
OPPOSITES
Story of Jewish American Life by William }. PerIman.
copyrighted 1917 by William J. Perlman)


ard-Minnie" she stammered 'er-you
can't stay here-er-I am afraid" and
she hurriedly walked off.
Come SIS" remarked Bernard, "it will
all come out we'll in the end-only it is
too soon just now to see father. We
are afraid of another attack-no use ag
gravating conditions"
Eyes, I think we had better CO." af-
firmed Arthur.
He helped her on with her coat and
hat and led her out of the house &C
companied by Bernard.
Naturally, Mr.. Schloss was not inform
ed of Minnie's call. 1t was obvious that
he would not accept her under his roof
under any conditions. Minnie visited the
home surreptitiously day in and day out
but was not admitted to see her father
On one occasion, Mrs. Schloss casually
told her husband that she had heard Min
ME was in town.
whats that to me?" he asked.
"She is your child" Mrs. Schloss ven
tured to say.
ooh no, oh no" he repeated, "she was,
she was"
"See her" The thought Mortified him
and he waved aside his wife's suggestion
"Do you want to kill me?" he asked.
Mrs. Schloss, however, was bent upon
a reconciliation between father and
daughter. Powerless herself to bring this
about, she enlisted the help of DR.
Husch but even he could not sway the
afflicted man from his position. Mr.
Schloss was stubborn. It was no longer
religion that stood in the way of receiv-
ing his daughter. Hatred, malice bitter
ness, filled his heart at the thought that
his physical disability was OccasiOned by
his daughters lack of affection and want
of respect He was only human and try
as he would, he could not rid himself of
the acrimonious feeling against his child
that was gradually eating into his heart
and consuming him.
Meantime, Arthur was paving the way
for a reconciliation with his father. De-
termined to gain his good will, he made
several efforts. to see him, but Mr.. Sin
gleton would not receive him. Finally,
early one morning, Arthur came in unan-
nounced and found his father at the
breakfast table. Mr.. Singleton was very
much incensed at the liberty his son had
taken to trespass his threshold. He ragged
and fumed and vehemently reproached
him for his conduct.
Arthur did not put in a defense. He
allowed his father to have his say, and
when his anger had subsidized, he began
to plead earnestly.
Really, dad what have I done?" he
asked True, I have married Jewess,
girl beneath my station in life, but let
me tell you that she is the noblest, kind
est, purest girl that God ever created
How have I disgraced you? You say |
have made laughing stock of myself,
that my friends will shun me hereafter
who cares? Their opinions matter lit
tie. I do not belong to their class any
how. I've never enjoyed the things they
delight in. I've never cared for cards,
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Continued from last week.

1t was on gray misty morn that the
train pulled into Grand Central Station.
Minnie's pulse weakened, her heart beat
painfully, as she was helped by Arthur
into waiting automobile on the last
stretch homeward Arthur, trying to COM
fort her, whispered words of love and
encouragement into her ear, stroked her
hands gently, caressingly. But Minnie
drew away from him feeling it almost
sacrilege to be love-making at a time
death was lowering over her father.
She alighted from the automobile a
short distance from home and entered
the house unseen, through the rear AS
she opened the door of the ante-chamber,
she came face to face with Hattie, who,
in amazement, dropped a tray of dishes.
"Minne!" she cried in a stif1ed voice
and then ran to her with Outstretched
arms.
The commotion brought Mrs. Schloss
and Bernard to the scene Minnie and
Bernard eyed each other for few mo-
ments at arms length, then she moved
falteringly towards him, threw her hands
around his neck and wept bitterly. Tears
filled Bernards eyes and streamed down
his cheeks He kept his sister in strong
embrace without uttering word. Min
ME then fell into the arms OF Mrs.
Schloss who had been watching sadly
the pathetic meeting between brother
and sister.
Arthur stood with bowed head and
rueful countenance like an offender be-
fore the law He clasped tightly Bern
ards proffered hand and then gently
Of Mpc
Bernard led the way into the library
motioning the others to walk noiselessly.
where is father? I want to see him."
said Minnie as she took off her hat and
threw it carelessly on a chair.
"He is upstairs in his room," Bernard
replied.
How is he?" questioned Arthur.
every much improved" responded
Bernard Gle manages to get around
a little'
81 think I'll go up" said Minnie as
she turned to leave the room.
Bernard ran after her.
'T think you had better not" he said
quietly as he took hold of her arm.
"Why not?" she asked tearfully.
Bernard heaved deep sigh and shook
his head mournfully.
"T am afraid"
Minnie looked at her brother who
turned from her so as to avoid her ques
tioning glance.
"He does not want to see me-" she
said as if talking to herself. 81 sup
pose he does not want to recognize me-"
She sank into a chair and covered her
face with her hands.
+ho of time
subdued silence. Arthur picked up a
magazine and began to turn its pages
mechanically; Mrs. Schloss stood at the
window staring vacantly at the dreary
and desolate gloom without. Bernard
remained at Minnie's side patting her
shoulders consOlingly.
Three sharp bells suddenly rang
through the house. Mrs. Schloss, start
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years now, she has had a most salutary
influence on me. l want to know why
you are so strenuously opposed to her.
l am putting these facts openly before
you Surely, there is nothing in my life
that you need be ashamed Of l want
you to receive Minnie into this house
as she deserves. And let me tell you
that she can take her place in the best
society. She is clever, we'll educated, a
thoroughbred. Surely, dad, you will not
let me get out of this house without
telling me that you forgive me and that
you will accept my wife here as your
daughter
Mr. Singleton turned from his son with
moistened eyes. Arthur's plea, so earn
estly, so sincerely, so profoundly express
ed filled his heart with pride. Every
word his son had spoken was true. AS
a rich young man, he was model.
Seeing the emotion of his father, Ar
thur did not let the opportunity slip by
and continued to forge Theron while hot.
Mr.. Singleton finally turned to his son
with extended hand.
THANK you, father, thank you thou
sand times!" exclaimed Arthur as he
gripped Singletons hand. "Shall I bring
Minnie in now? She is waiting down.
stairs"
Bring her up, my boy, bring her up"
replied Singleton.
Arthur rushed downstairs, and returned
in few moments arm in arm with Min
ME- AS Mr. Singleton extended his hand
to her, she began to sob bitterly. To
think how lenient was Arthur's father and
how unyielding her own!
Mrs. Schloss was supremely happy
when she had heard that Mr.. Singleton
had received Arthur and Minnie and that
he volunteered to come to talk matters
over with Mr.. Schloss. She Immediately
communicated the tidings to DR.. Husch
and asked him to try to persuade her hus-
band to forgive Minnie.
The following Friday night, the Rev.
Dr. Husch and Sidney Epstein accompa-
MED Mr. Schloss home from Temple, as
was their wont since he became regu-
lar attendant at the Sabbath services.
Minnies marriage had been for long
time a tabooed topic. In fact, the Rabbi
always evaded the question, but on this
occasion he gradually led up to it.
give heard that Mr.. Singleton has for
given his son. he remarked testify.
'Why shouldn't he?" asked Mr.. SchlOss,
"his grandchildren will be Christians like
himself"
aside from all this" said DR.. Husch,
81 think he acted wisely"
perhaps he did, I don't know"
"And l think you ought to follow his
example, suggested DR.. Husch.
How can you say that" exclaimed
Mr.. Schloss.
"It is simple enough, my friend. The
deed is done. 1t cannot be retracted and
we must face conditions as they are.
None of us is the maker of our own des-
tiny God on high ordains and we follow
blindly."
sHOnest1v wOu1d Won like to see me re-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
PRIVATE JAMES J. SHEA
 KILLED IN ACTION.
Youthful Member of Company L Gives
 Life for Country.

Private James J. Shea of Company L, this city, has been officially report ed as being killed in action on July 20- He was only 19 years old. and enlisted when T.. His mother, Mrs. Bridget Shea. of 75 Jackson street. was nearly prostrated by the news, but quickly recovered.
 Private Shea was born in this city March A, 1899. He was employed in the box shop of the American Thread company before enlistment About a week before he was IS he enlisted in Company L in this city and had been in the company about a week when the company was mobilized He was well known in Putnam and Mechanics vile where he guarded bridges with Company L. and while in Putnam in duced several of his friends in that place to enlist.
 He was a patriot of the highest de- gree as is shown by the fact that he enlisted when the first war clouds hov- cred over Us, and at the tender age of IT. His mother was greatly af- tected by the news of her only sons death Besides his mother, he is sur viYed by three sisters, Mary. Rita and Helen, several aunts and uncles, and his grandmother.
 Mrs. Shea had received letter from him dated June 27, telling of the life in the trenches and what he was doing, so the news of his death. which was received Sunday, was an unusually se- were blow.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
MARTIN JACOBS DROWNED
 IN NATcHAUG RIVER.
Swimming After Sunday School, Local
 Boy Goes Into Hole.

Martin Jacobs, IS, was drowned in the Natchaug river, near Chaplin Sun day afternoon at about o'clock, while in swimming with four others. The accident occurred in that part of the river between the two old paper mills
 The details of the accident. as re lated by one of those present, show that four of the young men, not in cluding Jacobs planned to go swim ming after Sunday school. Jacobs at first said he was not going, but later joined them. He was the last one of the party to enter the water, and when he did get into the water just waded around. He had been in the water about five minutes when the accident occurred. William England, who was one of those in swimming. warned Ar thur Griggs, who was also swimming that there was a bad hole in that part of the river, which contained some rapids also. Jacobs probably heard this. but evidently thought that he could walk around it. for he went into the hole. The first anybody noticed he was completely under water, except both hands, which were held above water. He did not shout English swam about 100 feet to try to pull him out of the water, but was so tired that he could not hold on to him, and Ja- c0bs went down and did not come up. They were unable to locate the body while swimming. so brought a boat to the scene of the accident by an auto mobile and soon found the body with grappiing hooks. Medical Examiner c. E. Simonds of this city was called and after viewing the body gave permission for it's removal
 Jacobs was IS years old, and is sur vived by his father. Charles Jacobs. of Chaplin, a stepmother and a step sister
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
THE YANKEE LANGUAGE.

A French soldier who came preud- !y up to an American in certain headquarters town the other day asked:
 You spik French
 Nope" answered the American, mot Yet"
 The Frenchman smiled compla- gently. Aye spik Engleesn," he sad. The American grinE>d and the Frenchman looked about for some means to show his prowess in the foreign tongue. At that moment a French girl very neat and trim in her peaked hat. long coat and high laced boots, came along. The French man jerked his head toward her, looked knowingly at the American and said triumphantly: Chicken" The American roared.
 Shake" he said, extending his hand.
 You don't speak English: you speak American. ."-London Opinion.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

started to come out with him the limb broke. He fell to the ground. landing on his right arm, fracturing it in two places. His friends picked him up and rushed him to a doctor. who said Mr. Casey would not be able to use his arm for at least a month.
 Joseph Radcliffe, George Gulsford Louie Parkinson and Vernon Royal spent the week -end in Providence
 large number of local people were business callers in Norwich Satur- day.
 Albert Moreland, who is stationed at Newport, R. l.. spent the weekend at his home on LaWton Heights. Byron Haskell spent the week end at Ocean Beach with relatives
 Moves to Danie!son.
 Delore Henault has moved to Dan 1 ieison, where his place of business Is. Leo Byrne and John Dunn have re- | turned after spending the week end with Mir. and Mrs A. W. Dougherty. An automobile bearing Texas mark ] CTS was seen passing through Plain field. It is said that the owners are l camping for two weekst at Fiat Rock. | Owen Gigney was a visitor in Jew l cit City and Norwich over the week end
 Eugene Lacrosse attended a meeting of the Knights of Columbus in West erly Saturday 1 Miss Mary Purke and cousin, Miss Elizabeth Baldwin were in Canterbury 1 Saturday.
 The Saturday dancing lesson was given in Krauss hadd in the afternoon | Joseph Charboneau has resigned as janitor for A. ". Dougterty at the Junction House. 1 Frank Lynch motored to New Lon don and Westerly Saturday. | Oneida Ballard was 8 visitor in Nor W;ch Saturday.
 Hugh McAvoy spent Saturday eve ring in Dan:elson.
 Fred Vincent of Fort Terry spent the weaken at his home in Plain field.
 Mrs. J. CrAssley Of Providence spent Sunday at her daughters home or Gallup avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
NORWICH BULLETIN, M0NDAY AUGUST 3, 1918

Susie n1otored to Worcester Sunday, where they visited MT. Beebes mother.
 The Y. M. c. A. Boy Rangers will leave the association building this morning for a four days stay at the Y. M. camping site on the Wiilimantic river. About 15 are expected to go.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Belair of this city have received word from the American Red Cross stating that their son, Henry, Jr., is recovering following an operation for appendicitis in Liv- erpool hospital.
 Harry Cotter has passed the Massa- chusetts dental examinations and he has received a'notice from the surgeon general at Washington, D. C., that he will be called for duty in the dental corps in September
 An entertainment for the benefit of the Red Cross is to be given by the Wlndham Girls club in September. A demonstration of military work will be given by Company M State guard, and the Girls club military class. Dancing will follow.