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The Winslow mail., 1918-05-03
A Thief Is a Thief.

pIcSlUSllC VI CiiC ANdIIOIidI DdIlh
of Riverside, Calf, resigned his
position after confessing to the
board of directors that he had
embezzled S16,500 of the funds
belonging to the institution. He
was arrested by the federal
authorities and placed in Jail at
Los Angeles to await his trial.
Had the matter been dropped
here as closed incident, and let
the law take it's course all would
have been we'll; but the disgust
ing part is the statement in the.
papers that some of the business
men of Riverside are said to have
broken down and cried when
they learned of the peculations
of Phelps, confessed they were
unable to partake of their usual
meals, and made the statement
there were scores of men in the
city who would have parted with
half their fortunes to save the
culprit from the fate that has
overtaken him.
Why all this soldering over
the man. He is nothing but a
thief. Not only a common thief,
but the betrayer of the confidence
of his friends and business as
sociates.
Had this man Phelps been sud-
denly confronted with some great
threatened financial loss, and in
a mad frenzy embezzled the
funds in the hope of saving him
self, he would still be a thief but
there would be seeming justifi-
cation of a temporary alteration
of mind. He was cashier for
seven years, and president for
three years, and according to his
admissions he had been stealing
money from the bank all these
years; a cool calculating william,
masquerading under the cloak of
responsibility as a banker, and
maintaining the dignity and style
of his calling by stealing the
funds of the bank as needed.
And yet the papers say business
men of that city wept at the dis
closures that exposed the man as
a thief, and would have gladly
given of their means to cover up
his rascality had they known of
it before.
Supposing the man who had
been doing the stealing had been
a $12 a week clerk in the bank,
who for a term of years had been
criminally underpaid by his en-
ployers, and with family to
support had been tempted to.
misappropriate a few hundred
dollars of the bank funds, would
these same business men who
manifest such a deep interest in
the president-thief, be shedding
tears for the unfortunate, and
expressing a willingness to come
to his aid with their money?
Not a kind word would be said
in his favor, and maledictions
would be heaped upon his head
from every side. Why the differ
ence? The president was a So
ciety man entertaining lavishly
his friends with stolen funds,
and was looked upon as a fnan-
cial prince whose good will and
patronizing friendship was con-
sidered as boost up the social
ladder; the bank clerk would be
simply plodder with no social
ambitions except to keep his
family comfortably clothed and
fed, whose entertainments were
modest affairs with immediate
neighbors that had no attractions
for the snobby rich.
The chances are that Phelps,
who confesses he is a professional
thief, will escape with a light
sentence, and in year or two be
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

The American Red Cross is the largest and most
ecien organisation for the relief OF suffering that the
World has seem
II is made up almost entirely Of volunteer workers.
the higher executives being without exception
customed TO large Affairs who In almost all cases
giving their services without pay.
10 supported entirely by its membership fees and
~ voluntary contributions
II IL today bringing relief 10 suffering humanity
both military and civil in every War torn allied country
II plans tomorrow to help In ths work Of rsstora-
non throughout the world.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

EIRST of the American Armythey died in France!
Gresham! Enright Hay! They died for US.
And willingly! But not, pray God, in vain
For the sake of them, if for no other reason,
will you not give to the Red Cross which will care for
the men that follow them?
For the sake of what they died for, will you not
give-and give till the heart says stop?
None of us here can give as greatly as they gave
and others are yet to give. But can we not sacr
flee ourselves little? Will you take little from
the comforts of your life and give not mere "con-
science gift that saves your pride and let's you say
to yourself: Il have given to the Red Cross"-but
gift that cuts down into the quick and hurts be-
cause it makes you deny yourself?
Remember-hey gave till they died!
)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-22

1t feeds and clothes entire populations in times Of
great calamity.
1t b there to help your soldier boy In his time of
need
With its thousands Of workers It's tremendous
stores and smooth running transportation facilities,
Is serving Americas advance gusrd-and thus
helping TO win the
Congress authorizes II.
President Wilson heads II.
The War Department audlts It's accounts.
Your Army. your Navy and your Allies enthusi.
Asticay endorse II.
Twenty-Five million Americans have Joined II
Evening star., 1918-08-07
Record Heat.

This hot weather is very trying Oh
everybody, but those who have COM
Portable homes should temper their
complainings. They should remember
the thousands whose living conditions
are such as to cause the keenest suf-
fering. Especially at night are these
people subjected to the most distress
ing atmosphere.
It is no wonder that the parks in
this city were last night filed with
people, some of them staying out until
morning, men, women and children,
seeking some freshness of air that was
impossible within their homes. These
August days, making record just at
present for officially recorded tenn
peratures, present the worst conditions
of the summer.
Relief is promised in a few hours,
but it cannot be depended upon I'M
plicitly. There is nothing to do but to
stand the heat, which is not common
to Washington, but is prevalent in
tenscly all over the United States.
Avoid excesses of food and drink. Alb
stention from iced drinks particularly
is desirable. DO not rush, but take
things as leisurely as possible, and
above all stop worrying about the
heat. Constant dwelling upon that SUBJ
ject only adds to suffering.
Evening star., 1918-08-07
Henry Watterson.

The retirement of Henry Watterson
from the active editorship of the Louis.
vile Cosrier-Jorrnal is an event of
national interest and will cause ma
tional regret. One of the most bril-
liant of American journalists, he has
song held a place all his own among
the daily chroniclers and interpreters
of the times. Using his pen always
with vigor, but never with rancor, he
has been as much appreciated by those
who differed as by those who agreed
with him. His friends and admirers
are numerous, and may be found in
every state of the Union.
But Mr.. Watterson has given atten-
ton to other things than journalism.
Politics has interested him greatly
and he has long been prominent fig
ure in that field, in action often as a
leader in his own name, and then again
as an unofficial adviser of men in very
high Office. Years ago he served part
tf term as a member of the House
of Representatives.
Nor have journalism and politics oc-
cupied all of his time. He has been
one of the most popular. platform
speakers in the country; and putting
some of his addresses between covers
has taken a place on bookshelves as
an author, with several volumes to his
credit.
Nor yet have all three Of those ac-
tivities circumscribed his powers. He
has been a traveller; and he knew pre-
war Europe thoroughly, writing abont
it for his newspaper, and touching
up the subject in fashion out of the
conventional, and racy with original
views presented in a rich and pic
turesque vocabulary.
Journalist, politician, lecturer, trav-
eler, MI. Watterson has touched at
many points, and seen, and been a fig
ure in, many notable things. A man
/ of consequence himself, he has met,
and known intimately, many men of
consequence at home and abroad. The
details of much important history are
known to him.
Has he volume or two of reminis-
cences, in preparation, or in mind
Such a performance would take rank
with the best of best sellers. He
writes with undated charm and force.
He is carrying his years with ease.
And so, freed from active editorial
duties and busy only in an advisory
capacity at his Office, he could give
his leisure without interruption to a
narrative which would find readers
everywhere and in all walks Of life.
Evening star., 1918-08-07
Borland,s Defeat.

A dispatch from Kansas City states
that Representative Borland has been
defeated for denomination, his demo-
cratic opponent in the primary having
made race against him chiefly on the
issue OF Mr.. Borland's persistent and
almost successful effort to add to the
working hours of the government en-
ployes in Washington without addi-
tional compensation. Granting Mr..
Borland full sincerity in motive in
thus strenuously seeking to extend
the working hours Of the government
employees, it is impossible not to feel
qualification over the result Of the pri-
1naries in his district. What he pro-
posed and but for the Presidents
veto would have accomplished was so
manifestly unjust that the political
retribution visited upon him is but
fair punishment The principle which
Mr.. Borland sought to establish through
the extension Of the working day with
out additional pay-actually a reduc-
tion of pay to the working force-is
contrary to the tendency throughout
this country to lessen the working
hours and to increase the pay scale.
It is natural that his party opponent
for the nomination should make this
an issde in the primary. It is alto
gether too inviting q subject to be
ignored, especially in these times when
welfare Of all who serve is a subject
Of public interest. There will, of
course, be q reaction Of rejoicing here
Evening star., 1918-08-07
Cars Packed to the Danger Poin,

Cars Packed to the Danger Point.
With the appointment Of new su-
perintendent of transportation Of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany, one who has recently. been con-
nected with the Public Utilities Com
mission, the public has reason to hope
for some relief from the very grave in
adequacy Of service on some If not all
of the lines Of this system. The pres
ent conditions of the service are ac-
tually dangerous in many cases. The
service is SO inadequate on several Of
the lines that in the morning rush
hour cars are not only packed to the
limit inside, but are in addition board
ed by men and boys who cling to the
steps, the rear bumper and fender, and
even to the steps adjacent to the in
side track. It is marvel that many
have not been killed as 3 result Of this
practice. It is, Of course, distinctly
contrary to rule, but the conductors
are unable to enforce that rule. On
some of the lines, particularly those
that run into the suburbs, the cars
are so densely crowded when they reach
the urban area that persons living
within two to four miles of their work
ing places have no chances whatever
to board them. Better routing and
spacing arc imperative. The new cars
that have been ordered for some time
should afford some relief, but mean
while the conditions are SO bad that
every possible remedy should be adopt
ed without delay. The congestion on
the cars during these hot days is cal
culated to cause not merely great dis
comfort, but actually to menace health.
Evening star., 1918-08-07
that submarines would SOON check the

that submarines would SOON check the
"vital flow" Of American forces.
Conditions on the German grand
fleet have repeatedly been said to be
demoraizing. The fleet itself has been
virtually idle ever since the war start
ed. Save Tor tho Jutland battle it has
been engaged in no sea work Of any
moment. That battlo was German de-
feat, and thus the personnel Of the
grand flee! have after four years Of
war readiness nothing to show for
their work. It is impossible to keep
up the morale of a naval force in
such conditions. The submarine fleet
has been recruited chiefly from the
grand feet, the best men having been
taken successfully. The extreme haz-
ards of this service have been COM
pensated by extra pay and special
shore leave privileges between trips.
If new the revolutionary propagandists
have succeeded in fomenting insurrec-
ton among these men it is evident that
the German naval personnel is in e
very bad way.
Evening star., 1918-08-07
German Submarine Revolt,

Highly significant and most encour-
aging is the dispatch that comes today
from Holland telling of reported re-
volt among the German submarine
sailors at .Wilhelmshaven. According
to this story the submarine crews have
refused to go to sea, owing to the in
creased dangers. Propagandists have
been active among them to induce
them to seize their officers while at sea
and to destroy their submarines and
seek safety in neutral ports. The re-
port adds the interesting statement
that more than fifty submarines have
recently disappeared. Twenty-three of
the ringleaders in this movement, it
is stated, have been sentenced to death.
Recent reports have indicated a de-
cidedly increased efficiency on the part
Of the forces fighting the submarine.
While no figures are Forthcoming,
statements have been made to the ef-
feet that the U-boats are being more
rapidly put out OF commission than
heretofore. Stories of German sailors
revolving against this service have oc-
CURED before. Indeed, some months
ago there was very serious German
naval revolt and a number of the lead
ers in it were executed. This how
ever, occurred on the grand fleet and
was not confined to the submarines.
An interesting item in the dispatch
states that the recent resignation of
Admiral Won Ho1tzendorf; naval chief
of staff, is attributed to the scandal
Of this revolt, and that the kaiser had
cancelled projected visit to the naval
base on account of the troubles among
The sailors. Won Holtzendorff's resig-
,ation has heretofore been attributed
10 the. frankness of his acknowledge
ment that the U-boats we're unable to
stop the American transports, the
,;aiser promptly afterward boasting
Evening star., 1918-08-07

in Washington, although it is always
to be remembered that Mr.. Borland.
though tho direct proponent Of the
longer-hours amendment, had the sup
port Of Q majority, Of the House for it.
Possibly the fate Of the chief advocate
OF longer hours for the same pay will
have a wholesome effect upon the judg-
ment Of those who voted with him to
foist this unfair system upon the gov
ernment.
Evening star., 1918-08-07
A Silly and Disloyal Affair.

Disloyaity and extreme improperly
marked yesterdays demonstration by
the militant suffragists at Lafayette
Square. They were arrested for viola
ton of an ordinance forbidding the
making of speeches in public parks.
sedition, for the display of a banner
eondemning the President of the Unit
ed States and Ghening the Senate to
the German reichstag, for its failure
thus far in the present session to adopt
the constitutional amendment resolu-
tion granting suffrage to women.
The suffrage cause is not only not
helped, but is harmed by such dis
plays of fanaticism and disaffection. It
is a good cause, commanding the sup
port of the majority of the people of
this country and eventually certain to
win through congressional action and
ratification by the states. But every
such display of illtemper and dis
loyalty, every such banner shown in
public, every such defiance of law as
those comprised in yesterdays demon
stration cannot fail to retard the prog
ress of this movement.
The affair was silly as well as indis-
Greet. The Senate is practically in re-
cess. No action can possibly be taken
now upon the joint resolution. If there
were any justification for protesting
meeting, it could not have been more
poorly timed. Furthermore, it was
pitched upon absolutely false premises.
The President is not opposed to suf-
frage and has actually done much to
forward it. He has interviewed in the
situation in Congress, throwing the
weight of his great Influence into the
scales for the women's cause. So far
from being responsible for the failure
thus far to adopt the joint resolution,
its passage by the House may. be at
tributed in large part to his efforts, and
its command of all but couple of the
votes necessary for its adoption by the
Senate is due in great degree to his
endeavors.
Let there be an end to these absurd
and actually harmful manifestations
of fanatic partisanship for cause
which, if it wins, will succeed despite
and not in any degree because of the
inconceivably stupid maneuvers of a
. few publicity seeking women, who by
their conduct il defiance of the laws
are giving the opponents of the suf-
frage principle ground for further re-
sistance to the extension of the fran
chise. Meanwhile the participants in
the affair of yesterday should suffer
penalty for their fragrant and impu
dent defiance of rule of good order
which was well known to them.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

Huns complain that the American
soldiers keep busy all the time. This
is the natural course to follow with a
foe that respects neither treaties nor
truces.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

So many people ordinarily escape
from torpedoed boats that the Uboat
is no longer regarded by Berlin as a
success unless it can find a hospital
ship.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

The Prussian troops have not been
pausing in their present direction to
make any luncheon engagements in
Berlin. ...
Evening star., 1918-08-07

A Berlin editor has his troubles just
now. If he conceals the. truth he loses
| his Subscribers and if he tells it he
offcnds the kaiser.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

Soldiers who raided Prince EitePs
abandoned headquarters regret that he
did not leave behind less cologne and
More smoking tobacco.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

There are numerous husky citizens
around the half-century mark who will
fail to see why forty-fv should be the
age limit.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

Extraordinary perils of war have
not prevented the kaiser and his six
sons from discovering zones Of safety
in every battle.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

Reports of an abundant German
food supply probably originate in the
households Of the Hohenzollern fam
lily.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

Trotzky will not be at all pleased
with the possibility of meeting on Rus
sian soil youngsters that he knew in
New York.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

Hindenburg continues to pride him
self on some Of the finest retreats ever
executed.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

Congress is expected to apply its
brain power to the production of man
power.
Evening star., 1918-08-07
Adjacent to the Links

Adjacent to the Links
ri suppose you still find old arrow
heads when you plow your feldsi"
"Not any more" replied Farmer
Corntossel. eve cleaned them all up
long ago. Now we don't find anything
but golf balls"
Evening star., 1918-08-07

Taxpayers would much rather pay
the extra price to the government than
to war profit grabbers.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

Many profteer reckons without his
tax collector.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

The ultimate consumer sees a long
list of possible profteers between him
self and the original producer.
Evening star., 1918-08-07
Sale Of
Necessary Notions

Bathing Caps, in assorted colors
and styles, 3oc,
Snap Fasteners, of best quail
ity, in, black and white. 8
dozen for zsc. ri
Hair Nets, in cap and straight.
styles; all colors. 8 for sc.
Nickel-plated Safety. Pins, in,
all sizes. z dozen, &c.
Bias Tape. ,in narrow widths
only. 10 yds. to pc, &c.
Gold Medal Knitting Cotton,
in all numbers, Sc.
First Fioor-Lansburghs& & Bro.
Evening star., 1918-08-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Pedal Classification.

Pedal Classification.
@When you see man skulking
around do you regard him as pussy
footers"
"worse than that. Maybe he's a
bootlegger."
Evening star., 1918-08-07
Improved Nerves.

Improved Nerves.
"There doesn't seem to be so much
gun, play. in Crimson Guieh since pro-
hibition struck"
: @No," answered Broncho Bob. "The
boys shoot straighter, but not so
often.n
Evening star., 1918-08-07
Examples.

Examples.
The men whom history names as great
Lead slighter men to grief at length.
Their faults with ease we initiate,
Instead Of striving for their strength.
Evening star., 1918-08-07
Obligation.

"a dog is mans devoted friend"
HHe ought to be-" commented the
man with an idle disposition. af had
somebody to pay my taxes and provide
my board and lodging, I'd feel. mighty
friendly myseHn
Evening star., 1918-08-07
Gold.

The goldenrod doth now appear {
Cpon the summer scene;
The leaves as autumn tints draw near
Will n,inglo gold with green.
The golden sunlight in the sky
viii generously CLINT.
But we admire and pass them BY.
They're no good at the mint.
Evening star., 1918-08-07
30 or As Inch
4 Ready-Made
Awnings, $1.45

Made of tan and white awning
duck mounted on steel
frames complete with FIX
lures ready to put up. Will
fit windows q to 81 inches
and IS to 48 inches wide.
Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

Size 25x45 very fine mercerized
fancy border Turkish Tow
els. First Floor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-22
lie HARIr oF rAklNe COLD

With many people taking cold IS a
habit. but fortunately one that is
easily broken Take a cold sponge
bath every morning when you first
get out of bed-not ice cold, but
temperature Of about 90 degrees f.
Also sleep with your window up. Do
this and yiu woll seldom take cold.
When you do take cold Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy viii get rid of
it as quickly as possible. Ohtainable
everywhere. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-22
SCRAPS

Silence is golden--as you will find II
you want to buy it,
Woman school teachers in Philedel.
phla are allowed TO marry while teach.
ing.
In 1913 sugar rcfners in America
exported 2S0O0 tonc Of sugar, in 19lCI
almost 704.000 tons. .l1.
There are about $4,000 Chinese
about $1,000 japanese, and 5000 Hin.
docs in the United States.
A dog in IIennihcr N NJ, In pur
suing hedgehog, climbed from limb to
limb of Il tree to height of 40 feet |
II took the help of three boys to get
him down.
In 1913 almost 10000 of the aliens
who sought entrance into this country
were excluded, and more than 3,0OG
who were here in violation ofthe law
were sent back.
Green ink of the kind used in prepar
ing Uncle Sans bank notes, was pat.
eRted i'm 1851 It's inventor was Stacy
J. Edison. This ink is antphotograph'
ic. Nor can countcrfciters move ii
with alkalies.
One hundred thousand dollars Of a
gift of S320,O00 from the late Mrs.
Francesca Mast Gamble to the Mctho.
dist board Of foreign missions will be
used to build Methodist headquarters
at Perograd ana at Bucharest
Many young women OF England have :
for1upd EeaGue .of Honor each prom :
ing "by the help Of God to do all that :
is in my power 70 uphold the honor Of
our empire and lis defenders in this
time of war by prayer, purity, temper
ance and sclf-donial."
Walter B. Smith of Bangor, Nc, has
dug from the river bank musical stones
which are thought to have been fash :
ioncd by prehistoric man. These stones :
are from one and half to two inches :
thick and from eight TO twelve inches
long. When struck they emit musical :
tones. :
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-22
IIIIIlIINIIIIlNlIIIIIHHIIEIlNNuNHiINIINNNINIMnIN

Lame back may come from over
work, cold settled in the muscles of
the back, or from disease. In the
two former cases the right remedy is
BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. 1t
should be rubbed in thoroughly over
the affected part the relief will be
prompt and satisfactory Price CSC,
soc and $1o0 per bottle. Sold by
Wren Drug Co.-Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-22

Pleurisy pains are located just be.
low the short ribs Lumbago affects
the same region but toward the back
BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. is
the remedy in either case. If rubbed
in thoroughly it eases pain, relaxes
the muscles and the patient car
move about freely and comfortably
Price 25c,, SOC and S10O per bottle
Sold by Wren Drug Co ADV.