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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-20
SECRET LANGUAGE.
IS SHORT LIVED
Crooks Develop the Art and
Actors Steal Their Slang,
By Thomas Burke,

LONDON.-In London the cosmop-
oils, all languages are Spoken-Eng-
iish, French, Polish, Welsh, German,
Croch, Swedish, Norwegian. Danish
Dutch, Chinese, japanese, Swahiii'
Urdu, Hindostani--oh, and d lot OF
others But where so many languages
are spoken it is difficult 10 convey
secret information, meant Tor a slngle
ear, without the danger OF being over
heard by someone privy 10 that Ian
guagc. SO the London black sheep,
instead OF speaking in foreign Ian
guages to his cronles, invests Esoterlc
languages of his own
You may remember that excellent
ballad by +. Henley, written entirely
in thieves slang; with its solemn
burden:
It's up the spout and Charley wag
With booze and blowens and what
not
Suppose YOU melt the multy Swapo
Booze and the blowens cop the lot
CfOOkA use new DIALECTS.
n was an excellent specimen OF the
current slang OF its time, but that slang
IS no more The trouble about these
manufactured languages is that they are
30 soon out OF repair. After few
months use the police and, indeed. the
general public, have discovered the
dictionary and once they are compon
property they are valueless iohs6ecret
intercourse. Most criminals and cop
pers marks are compelled TO transact
their business in crowded places like
ssloons and street corners, where cas-
nal conversation may be picked up by
a rival. and secret language is Of
great use to them-whllc its secrecy
lasts Every week old Slangs are de
veloped or new dialects invented.
Derived from Romany.
Most Of these anomalous and esoterlc
languages derive from the RomanV
Years ago gypslcs began to frequent
racc-meellngS, telling fortunes and
iorecaSting the winner Their Romany
dialect was picked mp by the book
makers. vaudeville artists, and petty fry
o. hT,, LnG ,r;.J ,,r;.d'' NJ r;,cr,,tcd 81, |
,maI!,,,, nas3"w oS n,;,ots r, % ;rterconrsc
medium OF pt'Vste ,, ii,'elouu'St ,,n too, mann
nul 'I.Ie mere ~ "'wIS' ran, ,"',u ,J" ,Lo snr,n, ,c
o,' VI lnc gang ""o p"'',i +" ,o,i. n,l
,D someone .ii' J..;iIa .,sI, M.' .,;s, a and ,bc
VINO l,rs .r n1uuc'Ia.. .l. al ''a' 'n a,," h;s
falugv'ue Al '.s. Sli tSuS M ,',I;mL,,' H,i",' ,nd
lsooS anu a.,oSs ~. %,,, 1,,' ,,,, 'i, hc
mere IS an emu OF II. ! va ,,a,,, "'as s..r., y.
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.opN WI, ,i.,' na'e 1t ''N' "'e"' ''' w
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Doughboy Poor Pupil
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-20

they were MUCH too large. Search on
the tailor shop failed TO reveal his own
trousers. The tailor's assistant was
questioned, and the tailor and Hick-
son threw up their hands. The mourn,
ers had Arrived ahead Of liickson and
obtained his trousers, They were given
to an undertaken, put on We corpse,
and are now buried in the cemetery OF
nearby town.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20
0UH R GHi Fl Ii
Fol- SiY..Hi Il

Washington. d. c.. Jan. Is.-That
It may be possible within a year or
two to grow perfect Smyrna fys-ths
superior imported type--fn many 10.
caities Of the South. 10 the concius on
of United States department of agrl-
culture specialists based upon recent
Investigations. Developments this
season, IL 10 said, indicate not only
that such an industry can be estab-
llshed. but have shown that an I'M
expected condition exists; that Smyrna
hg trees. some OF large size, already
are growing In the South. They have
"~"'' because the fert!l!z-
ing insect, blastophaga, has not ben
set was introduced
from California in one section this
Z aud apparently has established
itself
Evere since the successful estah-
shment OF tie capri fig fertl'z'ng
insect In California and the produc-
'!on OF considerable qualities OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20

Smyrna fgs on the west coast. II has
teen the hope OF many people of the
South ard OF the department ot(agri-
culture to establish a similar industry
IN the Gull states. As many people
IN he South know, there are in q
number II towns and villa%es. large
fig trees which are sterile. Recent
investi at 'ous by @. p. R'xford Of the
federal bureau OF plant industry and
George r Murre!l. hort'culturfst of
,he Southern railway. have shown
that many OF these sterile trees are,
IN reality. smyrna trees which have
not borne fruit owing TO the absence
Of the particular insect necessary to
eert lie the flowers Both male--call-
capri trees--and female Smyrna fig
rees are present.
with the cooperation OF Mrs L.
Nc. Russell. grower at brunswick,
Ga. a number of the fertilizing In
scots were introduced from California
last summer and apparently have be-
come established on two large trees
IN that city. II Is believed that they
VIII survive the coming winter. In
which case the necessary ster to the
production of Smyrna figs, in at least
one locality In the south. will have
been taken Once production las been
demonstrated II Ia believed the new
Neld will be developed by paintings in
any localities.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20
LEGAL Rainfall.

Rainfall last twelve hours,
snowfall last twenty-four hours
Excess in rainfall since March /
Deficiency In rainfall since Jam
uary 1..... ......, ...
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20
P]SlAh o. K
10 IhPR We ANY
PIhPlY K

Poslam In a remedy that you can
pick up at any time and apply TO any
diEordsrsd akin with the confidence
that II provides the quickest way to
be rid of any itching or eruptionai
trouble. and that II will serve you
well.
Pimples and Rashes, Eczema, Acne,
Itch. Chilbiains, Scalp Scale. Burns,
and all like affections 30 distressing
to endure. are, thanks to Poslam's
concentrated healing energy. 10 easy
to banish.
write 20 Emergency Labc ratortcs, 243
West Attn ST.. New York City.
Urge your skin TO become clearer,
healthier by the daily use OF Posiana
Soap. indicated with Poslam.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20

CONTINUED From First Pave
Mann Colonel C'noheu a1ludas to The
fact that white he was Chef exec
uttve he had performed one oaica Al
act which more than any o.her has
added TO the heath md welfare u
the soldiers IN this carnp. and rrn-
Noted the happiness ana comfort Of
their wivess ana mothers He dtd
not say IN set words that he referred
TO the signing Of ne e"srlf~g ect
hut the soldiers understood and rave
the ex-governor an enthuE site
greeting
ExTc~ernar Mann related several
OF MS experiences ard ohsnrvat' o7s
in the f'Tt''Hx around Peter sburg
during the War between the States,
having at one time fought with a
confederate unit on the exact site OF
the earp OF THE Three Hundred and
Sfnciecnfh regiment His stories
were defended T. illustrate the In
dons'tahie COURAGE and everlaStins
cheerfulaess OF the men who fnu~ht
on both sides Of thu. contest In de.
fsnfng what ne regarded So the cor
rect attitude for ali American cit
ixers in the present crisis he said
Il admit the right OF this country
every American to consecrata all that
ne has and TO con >crafr himself to
the service OF our common country"
"God Help Kaiser Bin."
The men Of the regiment without
axms. then left tie auditorium and
formed by corananies nj the side OF
the building, while the visitors and
rtaf officers gathered on the front
steps. The men marched mast es the
band piavef the camps fyhtIng az
and this formal ceremonies Of the day
we're over
.God Help Kaiser Rpl' attracted
r-s~s-s sha~ na~~t1e atter'ion from the
visitors, who recognized TIE tune as
Gre lo0e fam'l'~~ to the older per-
en~e as "r'1a Nls G-av Mare" In
QuIry revealed that the word row
used ca ma Me re u1Iimited variation.
run about like this:
''TT-eio 3a~n. f1e'p---set the infantry,
Gss the--ca valry. eet 'hc artillery,
And then bv--we'll ~ TO Germany!
God help Kaiser Biz"
The 6s%hes represent 'rssenusf ely
the peculiar syncopstion with which
the tune Ia now rendered which
make u a marching and Achting song
OF unusual quality Ii Is always sung
when the men get together. ee special
" wher detachment is leaving
camp FOR IAN unknown feStinat on, -
Visitors Entertained ~ Petersburg,
Letter the members OF the general
aasArs bly, az guests of the Petersburg
charnb Der Of commerce. made an auto
fnnhsl@ trfD To- HONEYWELL returning
TO Petersburg for Al Informal iuneh-
con tfay8a rfi~e m sPec al cars for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20
THE RIcHMoNp yIRaINIAN-sUNpAY,J JANUARY % 1918

year 80 maternity cases were cared
for by the I. v. u. A. II was DURING
the last year that the realization OF
dream OF the organization came
i true. the installation OF nurse in the
tobacco factories In the city. Mr. Nor.
man Dart. manager of the whitlock
Tobacco company. realized the need
OF q nurse I'm the establishment. and
| Mrs. Schneider. who has been with
the association for q number OF year<,
was chosen for the position.
The report OF the social workers
gives evidence of a great work among
the poorer classes OF the city. Eev-
eral instances cited are extremely pitt
atle, and In numerous cases actual
suffering was relieved.
During the early part OF last year
the work at the settlement In Church
Hiil and in the gymnasium In West
Cary street. ran smoothly. but when
the lease on the gymnasium expired
the boys, loath to be confined in the
small club rooms of the settlement
house after the strenuous exercise OF
tie gym work. failed to return, and
consequently several at. different
times during the ear, were baled be-
fore Judge Kicks. of the Juvenile
court Later games were devised at
the settlement house and other places,
and no such conditions are expert
enced now. A reading-room has also
lately been opened
There are now twenty eight clubs
organized and maintained by the so
cihl workers with thirry-one leaders
and Ala children enrolled. The 80
cal Saturday Night club has a MEM
herEh!p OF more than nifty boys and
girls over sixteen years OF age who
meet each Saturday night for dancing
and games. Twenty mothers belong
to the Good Housekeeping club that
meets each week when a nurse gives
a course In frst aid and home nura-
ing.
The Sunday Afternoon club has an
of more than seventy five
children who meet each Sunday and
sing hymns and hear Bible stories A
Garden was esta bllshsd and the work
o. this WIS a revelation to the workers.
In addition to this all sorts of practi-
cal things are taught to the children
or the poorer classes who are MEM
bers OF the clubs, all OF which are too
M merous TO mention.
Many outside friends of the social
organization have. at various times
during the year. given aid to the
workers In both funds and services.
Christmas baskets were furnished to
many through this agency, and in
mere than one instance fuel was de-
livered where It meant the saving of
& life. all through the kindness of
friends of the association.
The annual meeting hereafter win
be held in February of each year, and
tn" board will meet quarterly. or at
the dfscretiou of the president of the
association This board consists OF
nine members
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20
l,UlStS' ASS(C ALTON
TELLS If ITS W0EE
Fifteenth Annual Report Shows In
crease in MI branches for
Social Welfare.
PATIENTS NUMBER 4,5SA
Care OF Crippled Children Now AS
sumcs Sufficient Importance to
Warrant establishments Of Special
Hospital

At the annual meeting of the
Nurses Settlement. consisting of the
Instructive Visiting Nurses associa-
ton, the Social Workers and the Girls'
Auxiliary to the Visiting Nurses asso-
citation. which was held last week at
s2s South Cherry street, several in
teresting reports Of the work accom-
nilshed during the last year by the
three branches OF the settlement were
reed
From the statistics shown IN these
reports asa patients we're cared for
ny this association during the year of
1sl7 an increase OF l,176 over the
number reported during the rreced-
'rF wear. TO this number of patients
"A g0A visits were paid by the nurses,
an increase OF 1924 over that OF
1915. In addition to this. SIS new
torn babies were cared for. while
during the year before only 5ss were
under their supervision.
The COMMITTEES on the crippled
childrens clinic reported that they
now had loo on roll. all of whom were
receiving treatment There is move
Tnert on foot now to establish a hos
p'tal FOR these little ones. which wes
Included IN the report OF the Asso-
c'n'e5 Charities to the general as
sorr rly Of Virginia at the opening
Of the present session
Now In Sixteenth Year.
Tho ossosi6tjon Ia now entering into
the Sixteen wear Of service, with Just
s'~t"en nurses on the staff. Two we're
added during the Inst year. This,
along With several other interesting
ta"ts was. brought out in the presi-
d.rt's report On the first OF last
February Or. Graham offered his ser
wires ard apparatus for two hours
hi-weekiy clinic for crippled children
This department soon grew TO moro
than ! % and was necessarily moved 10
the Medical College OF Virginia The
president in his report expressed
g1"tefulneRs TO Or, Graham for
allowing them the privilege OF start
Ing tits work.
The Medical college diapensar-y now
ha' the services OF one of the nurses
IN the caracity of social service
nurse, The hospitals of the city are
e"ndfrg their nurses 10 the districts
for training
The association has lost .he ser
vices OF three OF tts most efficient
orkera. Mrs. Schneider. who has
been on the staff for seven years, re-
worker for the Nurses Settlement,
Miss Myer, assistant superintendent.
who accepted the position of nurse In
the Western Union esta hiishnsns, ana
Mrs Lindsey. who has been secretary
of the association since 1902, has also
r"signed.
Patterson Legacy.
The president alHo reported a legacy
of NJ kN6 faff ~ NJ
son with which II IA expected to start
fund that will soon accumulate into
enough To purchase q home for the
organization. They have thus far
been entoving tho hosnitaEity of Miss
Arents, who has furnished the pres
ent comfortable quarters for the Last
six years.
In close cooperation with the chief
O; the ohstetr'rai department a large
maternity service has scen BUTT IN
by the association, and during the last
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20

nent. but no fuel shall be burn
~ on anv Tuesday beginning Jam
uArT -. 1913. and continuing up
70 and including Tuesday. March
~ 1918, Iex.seps To such extent
- u essential 20 prevent INJURY
20 property from sreeEing). for
the purpose OF supplying either
heat or light for any OF tie places
OF amusement aforesaid on any
Of the Tuesdays above specified
10 the extent indicated here the
regulation Of the United States
fuel administrator dated January
IT. 1918. 10 hereby modified
t&gned) II, A GARFIELD,
United States Fuel Admins
traitor +"
Dr.. Garfield today sent the follow
ing Telegram TO all state fuel admins.
traitors In connection with the enforce.
Inent Of the regulation curtRl3ing~ this
Industrial use OF coal
Thanks Employers PuhlicIy.
Will yeu kindly give public express
eion of my appreciation OF the public
spirited and patriotic action Of EN-
Eioysrs In the state who may determine
to pay the wages Of their employees
during the suspension period specified
In the regulation OF January IL They
are bearing their share Of the sacri-
nee which we are called upon to make
To the common good"
In common with others concerned
cabinet officials who had not boea COM
suited before the CARRIED order went
into effect permitted their RULED feel
fuEs to subside some what today and
emorts were made to minimize the ar
serenc~s OF opinion thst he'd developed
among the presidents advisers y,
was specifically denied ~ the waite
House that any designations were
forthcoming
Congress continues IN a nasty mood.
hut is becoming reccnctied 70 the fact
that II has no appeal from the decision
Of the administration TO ignore its
protests or 20 heed the solemn rezolu-
fion passed by thr senate on Thurs
DAY demanding a postpnncment Il is
10 the future that congress looks and
there ara sullon assertions SIN hes I'd
In tire clozkrooms tNat hencoforth tire
legislative hndv wtl he r~a~e careful
in the sw eerinz powers # grants
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20
CHFER FOR CAMP SOLDIER

Camp Deyers. Aver Mass Jan H.
fsEEniieage books" for the soldiers
liz the latest device FOR making the
Ynan-tn- khakfs life as cheerful as
sscssiDIe while at eantonment camps.
'.8mfleags bcoks' are i@sued y su-
tsserities in charge OF camp arnuse-
rfenfs and are guaranteed to contain
the hundred good times for any re-
rruit fortunate enough TO pos sss
one, which will cost IS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20
Creates Advertising Department.

washington. Jan. by an exec
utive order iseued today President
Wilson created division OF adver-
Using under the turisd .ction Of this
committee OF public information.
The object IN Z" more effectively d.
rect national Fertising through the
proper channels.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20

made from wheat he grew ON his farrn
nj tu.nsd The proceeds over to this
cd Cross fie wanted TO send this
aour direct to Pershings men is
Frame nut was told that plan wac
imr ssfhIe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20

Clinton. Wis. jan. is.--As an EVIL
dence Of his patriotism. Jamvs La.
= Mere. an Indian on ine Bsd River
reservation. sold q half barre, Of nout
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-20
THE WEATHER
united States Weather Bureau
Department Of Agriculture,

Washington. Jan Is.-Foracast;
Virginia--Snow Sunday In west ana
south, and by Sunday night In north.
east portion: Monday probably fair.
continued cold
North CHralina-Rain or snow In
west. rain in east portion Sunday; Mon.
day fair, colder.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-06
PROHIS ACTIVE
FOR AMENDMENT

Advocates OF the prohibition amend
ment to the constitution OF the state
OF Florida, which Will be voted on in
the November election, are urging
voters to pay their poll taxes for 1916.
IL and register on the general cleo
ito nbooks before October IL, so that
they win be qualified to vote.
The slogan OF the prohibition work.
erS Is: Don't be a Dud; Buy Your
Limit OF Liberty Bonds and Pay Your
Poll Taxes, So That You May Vote
Dry In the November Election"
Friends OF the amendment state
that there is little or no opposition to
1t IN this section, but the "wets" have
developed some strength on the East
Coast, though seemingly not sufficient
to even slightly jeopardize the result
of the election.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-06
1877 LIVES LOST IN
SHELL PLANT FIRE

New York, Oct. 5.--After more than
iS hours Of terror, with scenes graph
cally resembling those In war-devas-
tated France, dozen towns in North
ern New Jersey We're in a shattered
condition this afternoon as coiis--
quence OF the munition disaster which
, visited the district last night with a
trail OF tremendous explosions and rag
ing fires which continued today.
At the $4,000. 600 shell-making plant
OF T. A. Gillespie Co.. situated at Nor
gan. N. j., as one of community Ui
manufactures producing ammunition
for the allied armies. an explosion from
an unknown cause scattered fire
brands among tons OF trinitrotoluol the
most powerful explosive known. De-
tonation followed upon defamation and
these repeatedly shook the terrain for
a radius OF fifty miles. this territory
including New York city, where build
ings were shaken and glass was shat
tered.
ternoon such that f1remen, soldiers and
sailors and civilian workers Iouno 1t
impossible to penetrate to a zone with
In two miles of the Gillespie plant, no
definite estimate could be made OF the
number OF persons who persisted last
night and In the early morning hours.
The flames burned unopposed at the
Gillespie shops and were threatening
with destruction two or three great
munition plants in the vicinity.
Unofficial estimates placed the dead
at upward OF 1877. based upon state
ments OF persons who claimed they
knew of the destruction of various
groups OF employees and flremen. The
night shift was known to number. 1000
persons and those accounted for this
afternoon were numbered only IN
scores. While 1t was considered pos
sible that the loss Of life would be
found to be reckoned by the hundreds.
officers of the Gillespie Company ex-
pressed the opinion that such an esti-
mate at this time would be an exag-
geration. Fourteen bodies were re-
ported to have been identified
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-06
LIBERTY BONDS
WILL HALT HUN
BY MILTON BRoNNER.

Washington, Oct. 5.-When Ameri-
cans subscribe for Liberty Bonds, II
might be well for them to bear in mind
what the Belgians are suffering for
the cause of liberty.
While we Americans, more or less
comfortably, are debating how much
we can spare for Liberty Bonds, all
Belgium is looking forward with dread
to a winter with little food and almost
no heat, light, fats or clothing
They are allowed half a pound of
bread day-and bread is truly their
taft OF life to an extent that Ameri-
cans never dream OF. Potatoes, the
other main food OF the poor. are con-
trolled by the Germans At slaughter
houses German agents seize all skins.
large bones and all the fat. This is
paid for at a low price. This leaves
the butcher only the lean meat for
which he then has to charge an exorbi-
tant price to get any profit at all. The
milk is controlled by the Germans and
the Hun ordered that German families
should be first Served
Coal is controlled by the Hun. who
only releases Is per cent of the di-
minished production for civilians. Last
winter is brought over $50 per ton in
Brussels Things We're so serious that
rooms. There were six immense halls
like this in Brussels which were al
ways Jammed with people trying to
keep from freezing. Wood can hardly
be used as a substitute as all lumber
and standing trees have been requisi-
toned by the Hun for his army.
All Illuminating oil has been seized
Candles have disappeared. Much of
Belgium is in utter darkness through
out the long winter nights.
Clothes are becoming almost impos-
sible to procure. Long ago textiles IN
the factories and big shops were
seized. Then this extended to smaller
stores. Part Of the linen in hotels,
hospitals and asylums was seized In
dfviduals had to give up part of their
clothes which was sent to the Hun
land. Wool in any form was grabbed
and only two blankets allowed a Bel
gian. People then had blankets CA
verified into clothes until the Huns for
babe this. The sic kand even the dead
were moved from their beds while Hun
soldiers sought for mattress wool.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-06

the daily advancing tide OF battle
The Germans are putting in their best
troops and, according to all CORE
spondents are fighting with the en-
ergy of desperation.
Still there Is no sign OF any great
gain except withdrawal in the Elan
ders sector. where the British have
occupied Armentieres and Lens and
are closely pressing the retiring en-
envy The recapture OF the great
French coal region affords great sat
isfaction here.
In the Sequehart-Bony sector the
allied breach in the IIindenburg sys-
tenn was extended today and the
lighting reached the outskirts OF
Montbrehain, where Australian units
with tanks are operating.
The Importance Germans attach to
the retention OF this portion OF the
line is indicated by the Frankfort
Gazette which states that in order to
prevent a frontal break through be-
tween Cambria and st. Quentin, Cen
eraI Won Boehn's army has been made
SO strong that it is equivalent to a
complete army group. The Gazette
declares there is great DANCE along
the whole western front"
Important Retreat Certain.
1t cannot be long before an impor-
tant enemy retreat from the linden