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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-16

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-16
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The Washington herald., 1918-03-14

which will be taken up today. the
following classes Of employees will
not be permitted to share in the hEt
rate increases:
Employees paid from the postal rev.
enues and sums which may be ad-
Vsuced from the Treasury 70 meet
deficiencies in the postal revenue.
Employees OF the Panama Canal or
the Canal Zones.
Employees Of the Alaskan EnsfAeeR-
ing Commission in Alssks
Employees whose duty requires only
a portion OF their time, except char
women, who are 10 be included.
Employees whose services are utiliz-
ed for brief periods at intervals.
Employees who receive a part OF
their pay from any outside source
under cooperative ARRANGEMENT With
the government OF the United States
or the District Of Columbia.
Employees who serve voluntarily or
receive only a nominal compensation
Employees who may be provided
with special allowances because Of
their services in foreign countries.
The proposed increases are also not
TO apply TO employees Of the rail-
roads taken over by the United
States
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14

time 10 plant anything yet. But I'm
thinking over a scheme for rotation OF
crops. First little onions In the spring,
then string beans. potatoes and a
last crop Of lettuce or Iadishea.
Don't you think a program like this
would help the Food ADMINISTRATOR
sounds like a recipe for Vege-
table gOulash," from me.
And I've bought a COW. too" said
the young prima donna
Can you milk"
"Well, 1 pTacticed a little on the
neighbor's COW last summer. But
the COW took to running every time
l came near. So / never finished
learning"
ANY special projects for the COM
ing summer" / said.
''Oh, yes. / want to build some
shaCks and have some convaIescent
wounded soldiers TO spend the sum
mer. really think they'd enjoy
the restful surroundings"
Il assume, then. that you're net
going to take them driving in that
Ford of yours"
Real spring Flower.
That's all right" responded Miss
Alder with dignity. Il can carry
anything in that Ford"
Well I know that you can't carry
on a conversation in it," / said.
Shortly after this l said goodbye.
a nd the next time you come TO
Washington" / said. Il hope you
won't be ingenuinE."
Still, you will enjoy Else Alder as
an lngenue. She's a real SprfnE
flower, as hefits 'Springtime" But
she is bright, gay little daffodil.
not a shrinking anemone.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
KeIth,s-yaudeyiIIe.

Grace La Rue. styled The Inter
national Star of Song" will head
the varied vaudeville bill at B. +.
Keith's next week. A special attrac-
tion will be Gladys Hanson in Lib
erty Afiame," a great patriotic spec
tacle.
]. Francis Dooley and Corinne Sales
will present "Will Yer. Jim?" featur-
ing their song hit. "Blighty Is the
Place for Me-" Elsa Ruegger, the
famous 'cellist, assisted by Zhay
Clark, harpist and Edmund Lichten-
stein, vioiinist, will offer a musical
treat
Rolfe and Maddox will present
"Rubeville," rural musicality.
Charles Howard and company. will
satirize national prohibition, In
"Cured" Lieut.. B. c. Hilliam, a for
mer Canadian officer, will offer novel
arrangement Of billet and trench songs
and stories.
Maize King and company In Dance
Jingles" Is another inclusion. Others
are the pipe organ recitals and the
Hearst-Pathe news pictorial and real
war films.
Next sunday at 3 and sis at Keith :
the bill will embrace Blanche Ring.
"Kisses," 1.-The Girl on the Magazine"
and the balance Of this weeks stellar
array.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
(11teSsta11s
0dWHe-
PLATONIc FRIENDSHIP CANNOT EXIST.

mot at ALL They smuse and In
terest me more than anything else in
the world. I thought until talked
with Mrs. Bert that women like her
were Of an extinct type, like the dodo
bird"
'.Ics," said MoIlie dreamily. 'ft
really does seem o.leer to run up
against a woman ii e you girls de-
scribe Mrs. Bert to ME. It has SEEM
ed to me that all the women l know
can be the best of friends and pals
to any of theif own sex. The woman
with the serpent's tongue l think.
was and always Is the creation Of
some man who gets his idea from the
wrong he fancies some woman has
done to him, that wrong usually being
a crack at hiS conceit."
We'll" said Annie In that decisive
way of hers. II am rather glad when
i know a woman has gotten the best
Of some man. You all know as well
as / do that man never plays the
game fairly with a woman. He makes
her put her cards on the table and
then he usually keeps an ace up his
sleeve Tim says. Why. 1 don't be-
lieve that even q man and woman
we're, ever Just good friends. notwith-
standing what Plato has said
l saw both ElieDe and MOllie look
at Annie in surprise. for to both of
them the idea that my dear Annie
knew anything about Plato was abb
solutely new.
YES" said Mollie. who seems to be
getting back to herself since Chad
has become more recOnciled to the
blindness uf their little son. II believe
that Plato business has made more
trouble be ween husbands and wives
than any her thing. except money"
ITO Be Continued.)
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
and Vews Interest the Women Readers OF The Herao
The stars incline. but do not compel
HOROSCOPE.
March Il, IsIs.

Thursday, March II, 1e1s.
This Is q day little affected by any
one planetary sway. according to as
trology. Venus rules strongly for
good. however. while Jupiter is mildly
adverse.
1t is prognosticated that American
women will gain even greater prom
nence In practical work for the war
than has ben achieved by their sisters
in Europe.
Uneer this rule a concentration and
co-ordina ton of war activities among
women as well as men is encouraged.
washington. ID. c., will become the
center of new projects, the seers de-
clare. which will be nationwide in
influence for good.
During the next few weeks discus
sions Of moral conditions will come
much into public consideration and
measures for the education and pro-
lection of girls in factories. shops and
other places will engage attention.
Labor leaders will gain an access OF
power. owing to some extraordinary
condition that arises under the sway
Of planets supposed to be most potent
in changing social conditions.
Economy will become compulsory
under a new regulation, 1t is predicted,
and the summer will bring about sim
plicity in living among the wealthy as
well as the poorer classes.
The death of a man high in the
councils of the nation is prognosti-
Gated.
Danger menaces an officer who bears
great responsibility in the war and it
is not peril from the ammunition oil
the enemy.
Turkey again will focus world at
tention. owing to events that will take
place this spring.
Paris comes under a planetary gov
ernment making for troubles among
the people, owing to-subtle forces that
pervert judgment.
Increase in the birthrate in the
United States is indicated and the
children of 1918 will be OF unusual
mental and physical possibilities.
Persons whose birthdate II is have
the augury OF a strenuous year that
may not be satisfactory in a financial
way. The young will be inclined to
court and marry.
Children born on this day may be
representative and inclined to quarrel.
These subjects OF Pisces are often
very talented but eccentric
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
Co.mo.-.rhe Golden B,rd. =.

One of the rarest of vaudeville novel
ties. as charming as It Is exquisite.
THE Golden Bird" will share head
line honors in the Cosmos Theatre bill
next week. 1t introduces Hattie Kit
elmer, a gifted little violinist, with
her wonderful house canary that trills
accompaniments to her classic selec-
tions on the violin.
Another stellar attraction will be
Charlotte Bennelrs "A Telephone
Tangle.' headed by Joe Bennett as
able kabibble" ana Claude West as
Rufus" with q supporting cast Of
six, including fiye pretty girls. still
another big number will present EN-
ma Francis and Harold Kennedy in
a handsomely staged offering with a
tinge Of musical comedy. Others will
be Stone and Boyle, in cabaret fea-
ture: Green and Miller In a mixture
OF music and magical mirth; Willie
Hale and Brother in specialties and
big matinee photoplay offering sup
plemented with comedy and the
Hearst-Pathe News.
Sundays performances starting at 3
.. m. will feature George Choo's
splendid musical production. 'oh That
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
Beln.eo-aDoInr Our Bit"

The Messrs. Shubert, producers of
the big Winter Garden success. DO
ing Our Bit" have arranged to eX-
tend the Washington engagement an
other week at the Belasco Theater.
This was made necessary by the In
slant hit achieved when the massive
entertainment was given its initial
presentation in Washington last Sun
day night. A great deal of the extra
ordinary popularity of Doing Our
Bit is due to the clever work Of the
big cast of principals assembled for
this one production. The list includes
Frank Tinney, Henry Lewis, James
]. Corbett. Charles Judels, Ada Lewis.
Virginia Fissenger, the Duncan SIS
ters, Sam Ash, the Cansinos. Leonore
MacDonough, Leah Norah, James Gle
mons, Bud Murray and the famous
Winter Garden chodus. Matinees will
be given tomorrow and Saturday. The
second week begins on Sunday night
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14

tackled on the agricultural bill, was
taken up in the Senate yesterday
afternoon. but it is believed that the
Senate will not vote on this amend
ment until the House places itself
on record as in favor of il. At the
time il was passed in the House
there were only a few members
present. and there is doubt in the
minds of many Senators as to
whether or not the eight-hour
amendment is in accord with the
true sentiment of the lower body.
Should the House accept the eight
hour amendment to the legislative,
executive and judicial appropriation
bill today il is believed that the
Senate will approve of the eight
hour amendment as inserted in the
agricultural bill now pending be-
fore them
Under this committee amendment
employees of the postal service are
not considered at this time, as a spe-
cial bill is awaiting consideration in
the House to take care of CORES
ponding increases for them. Should
the increases be clipped in the amend
ment now under consideration. how
ever. il is understood that the pro-
posed increases for postal employees
will be trimmed down accordingly.
Flat Increase "PracticaL"
There is no possibility now that
percentage increases will be given.
it having been decided in commit
zee that the fat increases are more
practical
Recommendation of the fiat increase
Of slaO a year is in reality an in
crease of from To- = per cent for
all government employees IN the lower
grades. as compared with the > ard
10 per cent horizontal increases they
are now receiving.
II is specifically stated that no en-
pIoyes shall receive additional COM
nensation OF more than ~ per cent
Of the rate Of total pay now receiv-
ed ny such employees.
BY the terms of the amendment,
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
Horrors! This Little Girl
Is Tired of Being Sweet
Awful Monotony of Playing Ingenue Roles
Pals Upon Miss Else Alder, New Prima Z.
Donna of Miss Springtime."

Once there was a sugar lump who
wanted 10 be a dish of Chile con
carRe.
This is a true story. OF course. it's
a little sllegoriCal. And likewise
completely unfinished because the
sugar lump hasn't quite attained her
ambition yet.
All of which is pertinent to Miss
Else Alder. the ingenus pTinla donna
OF SprinStime" now playing al the
National
Was MRkIRg Up.
When visited Miss Alder l found
her making up busily with that GER
tain sketchiness Of touch which sug-
gests the expert.
sit down. my dear. I'm Just going
on. For three hours I'm going to be
undilutedly sweet and dear"
The sweet and dear" came out
with q certain viciousnesS. / asked
why.
You see, I've been an ingenue for
fiye years now. And it's dreadfully
tirssome TO be sweet all the time.
Sometimes, l really try 10 take some
Of the sscchSrinity out of my part.
Some time i want TO do real dramAt-
ie work. Perhaps ] may play HAM
please stop that" said. "and tell
me about the farm How are all the
little cueumbers? And are the
radishes quite wen?"
Tells of Farm.
For the benefit of the uniformed.
1t may be stated that Miss Alder has
a farm in the Berkshire Hills Of
Connecticut where she retires in the
summer and deyotes herself to agri-
cultural pursuits.
You know very well that it's not
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
HOW TO JUDGE A WOMAN
BY HER HAIR

There II real common sense in
Just noticing whether the hair IL
we'll kept to Judge Of woman's
neatness. or good taste. II you are
one of the few who try to make-the
most of your hair. remember that
it is not advisable to wash the hair
with any cleanser made for all pur-
pcsssl - etftYs use some good
s,sNlAa1 1o1 m enjoy the very
hssE 10y eettsEH some Canthrox
q On sosr dEpsz q. dissolve a tea
sb9aafvi@-a saY OF hot water.
rAis makes a full cup of shampoo
liquid, enough so Il is easy-to ap-
ply it 20 all the hair instead of Just
he top OF the head. DandrtI, ex-
,ess OH. and dirt are dissolved and
Entirely disappear. Your hair will
De so fiuffy that IL will look much
heavier than II II. Its luster and
,oftness will also delight you, while
he stimulated scalp gains the
,esIth which insurss hair growth
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14

After Mrs. Bert had reluctantly
gone home from Eliene's reception,
Eiiene. Mollie. Alice. Annie and I be-
gan talking over 1.-The party" as
women always do.
IT was describing you. Margie, to
Mrs. Bert" said Alice. when l spoke
OF the friend who was getting what
she asked, for do think you ask for
love and attention by being loving
and attentive, to others; you cannot
be happy unless you know that those
about you are happy. and above all.
you yourself. are unhappy IL you
think those about you look upon you
with distrust." . 81.
well" said Mollie, 'I did not talk
to that Bert woman. but 1 could see
she did not love. you at all, Margie.
neither did she trust you, 50 you
could not have been very happy while
you were with her this afternoon"
Besides, anyone could see that
Mrs. Bert was eaten Up with spleen
and envy at Eliene's lovely home." :"
said Alice.
she had her nerve to come here. /"
was Annie's comment.
maybe we worry her." was gentle
Eliene's remark. Sometimes. girls.
I honestly do think we are too close
corporation. Not one of US, except
Margie, ever goes out of her way to
make an acquaintance. This recep-
ton is the first large affair that I
have given since Harry's mother
died.
yes" I interrupted eagerly. "and
you do not know what you miss by
it,"
You don't mean to say that you
are not bored with the Mrs. Berts
that flock to a reception put in Mol
lie
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
PoIy,,-"A Modern Eye.-

"a Modern Eve" one of the most
successful musical comedies that ever
played in the New York Casino, will
be the offering of the Poll Musical
Codemy Players beginning next Mon
day night The piece is satire on
the emancipation OF women.
In its music "a Modern Eve" Is
rich. No more tuneful songs have
been heard this season than those that
abound in "A, Modern Eve" Three
OF them will be well remembered
Good bye Everybody" which has
a haunting melody; when Nine. Goes
Away" a rollicking number and "A
Quiet Evening at Home" which is
intensely amusing in words and fasci-
mating IN melody.
Maude Gray. the compsny's prima
donna; Henry Coote, Roger Gray
Sarah Edwards. George Nathanson,
Eulalie Young, Billy Lynn. Matt Han
ley and others Of the Poll favorites
will be seen in attractive roles.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
All Ships Huns Damaged Nov In
U. 5. Service.

Despite all of the efforts made by
their crews to render them useless
nearly 100 formerly interned German
ships are now flying the Stars and
Stripes in the service OF the United
States navy, says the March Popular
Mechanics Magazine. 1t develops that
although the Huns were convinced
their vandalism made our use of the
boats impossible, the navy has not
only managed TO repair all OF them
but has done the work so skillf,niy
that in no case has failure or weak
ness since developed. Fire extin-
guishers were filIed with gasoline, in
cendiary preparations made, and
gauges reversed. Steam pipes were
plugged by disIointins them, driving In
slugs Of solid brass, and then con-
cealing the work by renewing the con-
nections.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
NatienaI-.BiInd Youth"

One of the most interesting theatri-
cal events of the season is scheduled
for the National next week, starting
Sunday night, when Lou Tellegen,
matinee idol par excellence, will ap-
pear in a dual role, as co-authOr and
star, in Blind YOUTH" under the di-
rection of Charles Emerson Cook.
In his play-writing Mr.. Tellegen col
laborated with Willard Mack, whose
Tiger Rose" is the latest of a num-
Der of successes. The play Is a COM
edy drama which Is said to blend the
subtlety of the French stage with
the directness. absorbing interest and
punch" of the American authors 1t
took hold" at once in New York and
had a successful career of four months
there. For the engagement in the
Capital the original New York cast
will be intact, including Edith King,
Marie Chambers. Jennie A. Eustace,
Helen Stanton, Hazel Turney. Mark
Smith. William Courtleigh, jr., P. Paul
Porcasi and Howard Lange.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
ROOT AND HERB MEDICINES

Indian medicine men contend that
the roots and herbs Of the field fur
which human flesh is heir. Be that
as it may. it is interesting 10 note
that the most successful remedy in
the world for female ills. Lydia =.
PInkhams Vegetable Compound.
was compounded more than forty
years ago by Mrs. Lydia +. Pink
ham. Of Lynn. Mass. from the roots
and herbs ot the field, and today IL
is recognized from shore 20 shore ss
tho standard remedy for female ills.
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
Are You Fat?
Just Try This

Thousands Of overfat people have
become slim by following the advice
of doctors who recommend Marmola
Prescription Tablets. those harmless
little fat redueers that simplify the
dose of the famous MarmolS Rrescrip-
ton.
II too fat, don't wait for tbe doctors
advice. 90 how to your druggist or
write to the Marmola Co, S64 Wood
ward Ave, Detroit, Mich, and for 75c
procure large case of these tablets
They reduce two, three or four
pounds a week without exercise, diet
ing or any unpleasant effect what
ever. II too fat, try this today.-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
Observation-Disclosures.

The High Cost of Flirting is the
title of the medium that will be used
by Peter = Clark's oh. Girl COM
pany at the Gayety Theater all next
week.
The cast embraces such well-known
farCeurs as Clara Evans. Joe Mills.
Monroe lockwood. Mile Babette,
Mamie Mitchell. Vivian Lawrence. Irv-
ing Sands and Morey Clarke. In addi-
tion Mr.. Clark has announced the
pick OF Broadway beauties for his
chorlsters. There are also several
specialties and features which further
delight the audiences. Reports re-
ceived from other cities where ''Oh.
Girl" has been seen. are to the effect
that it is a very superior burlesque
offering.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
Loew's CoIumbIa-Mary PIekford.

Douglas Fairbanks in "Headin
South" continues as the feature photo
play at Loew's Columbia for the rest
of this week. Beginning Sunday and
continuing for the entire week. Mary
Pickford will be seen in her new
photoplay. "Amarilly of Clothes Line
Alley" 1t shows the contrast be-
tween the upper stratum of society
and the people OF the slum district
The happiness of the people OF the
slums is compared with the moral at
titude of the bored and restless life
OF the upper crust
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
Moorc's Strand-Emergency HOspi-
tai Beneat.

The major attraction at Moore's
Stand Theater the last three days OF
this week will be Triangle's seven-reel
masterpiece "A Soul in Trust" film
study of life in Washington with a
background of political intrigue and
big business. Belle Bennett Is pic
tured in the leading role. On Friday
the receipts will be donated to the
Emergency Hospital fund. for which
wholehearted drive 10 being made
this week by all who have the welfare
OF the city at interest
For the first four days OF next week
the Strand announces the second J.
Warren Kerrigan feature. released
through Paralta, The Turn OF a
Card" which has been acclaimed
wherever shown as q picture superior
to "A Mans Man"
For the last three days of next week
the feature of the Strand bill will be
Loaded Dice" in which Frank kee-
nan is the pictured star. All of the
features will be supplemented by alb
breviated picture subjects and ac-
companIed by synchronized orchestral
programs.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
Moore. Garden-"Broadway Love"

The feature of the photaplay bill at
Moore's Garden Theater the last two
days of this week will be Broadway
Love" in which Dorothy Phillips is
starred and Juanita Hansen featured
in the supporting company. Broad
way Love as might be inferred from
the title, Is a story of, chorus girl life
on the most famous street in the
world.
The first four days OF next week at
the Garden, beginning Sunday. will
be devoted to screenings OF one OF
the most impressive pictures Of recent
years-Edgar Lewis production of
THE Sign Invisible" camera drama
in which the stellar role Is protryed
by big Mitch" Lewis. one of the
most powerful character actors on the
screen.
The last three days of next week at
the Garden will reveal the latest star
ring vehicle in which Harry Morey
has been pictured, 1.-The Other Man. ="
in which the support is led by Grace
Diamond and Florence Deshon.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
CLERKS DISSATISFIED

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
edIy is a measure to help meet Iiv-
ing expenses.
As regards the employees of the
Panama Canal and the Canal Zone.
who are by the terms OF the amend
ment excluded from its operation, it
represents an actual reduction in
salary, for the reason that they were
included in the and 10 per cent
increases Of last year
Turn to Heating Bill.
1t is the frm belief of the Fedora
tion of Federal Employees that the
Keating bill Is the only measure
which to any degree meets the con-
ditions of life today in Washington
and throughout the country.
Representative Borland vigorously
fought the introduction of a special
rule for considering the $12O fiat
Increase amendment to the legisla-
priation bill.
Employees in the District" Mr..
Borland said, should be made to
wait in this mater and not per-
mitted the privilege Of a special
rule. It Is much preferable. in my
opinion. that the District wait in
stead of the country at large. After
all there are many other measures.
the daylight-saving. for instance.
nich are more worthy OF a special
rule than this wage amendment"
1t is evident that Representative
Borland will put up a stif fight for
the injection of his eight-hour
amendment slpnr with the prOpOsed
$l2O nat increases.
BOrIand Plan In senate.
Consideration of the Borland
eight t-hour amendment. which was
The Washington herald., 1918-03-14
Moore. pIG.a-"The Other woman

On wednesday and Thursday Of the
current week. the principal attraction
at Moore's Plaza Theater IL The
Other Woman q Pathe de luxe pro-
duction in which Peggy Hyland is the
pictured star and which Is being
shown in Washington for the FIRST
time.
For the last two days of this week
the Plaza will present Fannie Ward,
late Paramount star, in the most APP
pealing play she has had ass the
medium of displaying the potency OF
her -nimetic art
Next week at the Plaza will be d.
vlded among three exceptional cinema
offers-the Fox version Of "Du Barry"
vitasraph's production OF 1.-THE Men
ace" and "A Mothers Sin"