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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-09
Adventures of Nancy

Nancy, who had been reared by a
wealthy family, discovers that she Is
not their daughter. At about the same
time she has misunderstanding with
young man Of whom she Is very fond.
She leaves her rich friends and searches
for her own family. She finds them
and travels in Spain with her own kins-
folk. Then the war breaks out and she
nurses the wounded and later meets
again the young man from whom she Is
parted and everything ends happily
This Is the substance of Amy Il. Blan-
chard's latest story for girls, Nancy
First and Last" 1t Is wholesome and
amusing.
NANCY FIRST AND LAST By Amy Y
Blanchard. with Illustrations by VIII +,
Stechcr, Philadelphia: J. u, ldprincott
Company. Sl.2d.
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REST SELLERS

Ralph Cuuuur's "Thc Major" has risen
20 the first place I'm tho l|uukmaus list OF
hoSt-s"liug novels for December. Here arc
thr names ~ tho most popular six:
'lh" Major. % tuuuur.
tn" Dwelling Pnr. Of Light" Churchill.
ENtrl'pting Oh9d.ah, Lincoln
"Christiuo.' thulmuudcloy.
''MissiuE.' Ward.
Tho i3ooNman also finds that tho best
selling tWoNC books Of uOuNctiun arc these:
~ Journal From our Legation in Bel
GUM Hugh Gibson.
AN In H., Major !. II. Beath.
Fighting for Peace" Horny Van pvko
My Homo in ~" Field of Mercy. &"
Garry on Cuniursnv Dawson
tN'r tho Top Arthur Guy Empoy.
"My Four Years IN Germany" James
W. Gerard.
luirr FIRE. Honri larbusso.
adventures ana Letters Of Richard Hard
Ing Davis. Edited 10y e. u. Davis
,kvuul'CtIuns. John Morley
"Pryatr Peat Harold Il. Peat.
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A Poet Worth While

Although II. G. Bunucr has been dead
for more than twenty years his verse Is
still popular enough to warrant his pub
fishers in bringing out now edition.
The volume is the latest In the series of
modern poets which Charles Scrihncrs
Sons are issuing. AS one turns its pages
and reads here and there one Is per-
suaded that Bunncr will be read when
he has been dead twice twenty years
There is q friendly. human quality in
his verse which gives it the spirit Of
Immortality II is the kindly spirit that
lives, We may have our cynical and
bitter moods, hut they do not last. The
permanent mood is one of longing for
human friendship and pleasure when we
see it manifesting itself The soldiers
Of the army Of the Potomac must have
felt their hearts thrill when Bunner be.
gan to read his poem to them at their
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believe that Germany Is running
contrary TO the spiritual laws, which
are relentless in their penalties, that
am persuaded she will ultimately
fail"
You are everlastinFly right" said
I. "And it Is because Lieutenant Re-
dicr has got hold of n lot of funda.
mental truths and has shown that the
war is disclosing the solid foundation
on which they rest that | am per
suaded he has written an immortal
book. Tho other book Of whose en-
during life have little doubt is
novel by Marcclle Tinayrc. It's orig.
inal title was la Nclllco des Armes,'
which, freely translated, is The Vigil
of Arms Ncillee' means n watching
or a sitting up with the sick. The
book tells the story OF the forty.ciCht
hours within which France entered
the war, so tho French title Is poet.
ically descriptive The American pub.
Usher, however. has chosen to call the
book TO Arms!' II Is one Of the
most beautifully poetic and sympa.
thetic novels that | ever read. One
of my friends read It In the French
three years ago and tried 20 persuade
an American pubHsher to have it
translated, but the publisher did not
think Americans would read It. My
friends judgment has been vindi.
Gated for it has been necessary to
print a second edition already. As
knowledge of It's beauty spreads, the
presses will be kept busy to meet the
demand. Miss Tnayre has taken Il
group Of parisians representing all
classes OF society and has exhibited
ing for France has on them-tno
anguish of the women and the eager
ness Of tho men, the certainty of tho
pacifsts that there would be no war
and their readiness to fight when they
knew It was inevitable. And there
runs through It n perfect love story,
made traGically beautiful because OF
the separation which the war forces
upon the lovers. 1t IS n great story
and an invaluable historical document.
"Therc may be some who will find
/ Hughes lie RouX's 'On the Field of
Honor more poignantly moving, be-
cause it is the story Of the entrance
OF tho authors son into the army and
his fall on the field and his slow death
| in a hospital. Miss Tinayrc's novel
suggests all the horrors which the
wives and swecthearts dreaded. lie
RouXs narrative describes how that
one victim. 1t is a splendid tribute
of a father to dead son. such trib.
uto as the inarticulate fathers of
France will read and make their own.
And when the war has lasted a few
months longer and young Americans
meet their death. American fathers
also will find a melancholy consola
t!on in reading it.
THE last of the four books that I
have in mind is by Lieutenant Jean
| Giraudeaux, the officer who came to
| America to assist the Harvard Re.
serve Officers Training Corps. lie is
Il novelist, but he has not written a
novel. His book Is a record of his
| experiences on the western front and
at the Dardanelles. The beauties of
his style survive bringing II over into
English, and, of course his kcenness
of observation and his philosophical
reflections could not be buried even
under bad translation. As the book
is the story of personal experiences
on the lighting line 1t belongs in a
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THEATRE WORKSHOP
TO BE INSTALLED HERE
New York's Unique Artistic Enter
prise Will Open Engage
ment February 1S

The Theatre Workshop aims to sup
ply what is generally lacking in the
regular commercial theatre, namely. n
laboratory where experiments may be
carried on with unconventional plays.
new methods of stage decoration and
where actors may have opportunity TO
develop their talents in n variety of di-
rections.
Among the plays WHICH the organiza-
tion produced in New York last season
sre Browning's "1n Balcony" Barrie's
Twelve Pound Look THE Tents of
the Arabs" by Lord Dunsany; "The
Haunted Chamber" a romantic comedy
by Felix O'Tool; THE Haunted Cham
her," romantic comedy by Felix
O'Tool; "The Pot Boiler" by Alice
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THE NEW SPIRITUAL FORCES SWELLING THE FRENCH SOUL[

reunion in New London, Conn. In June.
1895. That splendid poem begins:
Friends--for we are all friends In one great
bond
When the lover OF poetry grows
weary with the shallow cynicism OF the
smart writer's Of free verse he should
take UP this new volume Of Bunncr and
battle his soul in cleanliness and truth.
THE POEMS or II. c. BUNNER, New
edition. New York; Charles Scribner 4
Sons. 81.
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Niolinist to Give Recital

Elias Brccsllin, n young Russian viol-
mist and a protege of Franz knciscl,
will give n recital in Withcrspoon Hail
on Wednesday evening, February q.
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Artists in Joint Program

A joint recital of two gifted ar
lists, Leo OrnStcin. the pianist, and
Hans Kinder, the first ccllst of the
philadelphia Orchestra, will take place
on Thursday evening, February 2S, at
the Little Theatre.
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But 1t Is an excellent one Of its kind.
1t gives n realistic picture of war, real
in a different way from the crude
picture drawn by Empey. but none the
less interesting. one cannot read any
Of these books, however, without being
impressed by the fact that new
spiritual force Is at work in the soul
of France, expanding it and enlighten.
ing It, SO that when peace comes a
greater nation will confront the world
than entered the war at the challenge
Of Germany in 1914"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-09
GEORGE W. DOUGLAS.

COMRADES IN COUHiGE. By Lieutenant
ThiiW Duncan Wilson. Garden CIV
Doubleday. Page q CO. sl.iO.
To ARMS Ola Noillc dps Armesl An I'm.
precision ot tho Spirit ~ France. Author.
i2cd translation from the French OF Mar.
Cellu TiuHyre. By Lucy II. Humphrey.
With d, preface ~ John II. Firlyy. New
York l.. y. buttou & Go. Sl.du.
On THE FIELD OF HONOR ly ITupucs
Le RouN. Translated hV Mrs. John Van
Worst Boston: Houghton MtHn Com
CAMPAIGNS AND INTERVALS. Rv Lieu
tenant Jean GiraudrauN. Translated by
Elizabeth :. Sergeant. Boston. Huugh-
ton Mlulu Cumpaug. $50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-09

Constance TaluIadgo In
The Honeymoon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-09

SIadge Evans In
Tho Gates OF Gladness
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VIM. Farnum In
Les Miserables
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Herbert RawllnsOn In
Come Through
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-09

Clara kimball Young
in Shirley Kaye
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Madge Kennedy In
Our Little Wife
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Wallace Reid in
The Things We Love
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Teddy SAMSON In
Her American Husband
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William Farnum In
The Conqueror
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william Farnum In
Tho Conqueror
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Earle Williams In
The Balance
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Norma ralmadgo In
Ghosts of Yesterday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-09

Olga petrova In
A Daughter of Destiny.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-09

Jack Pickford In
The Spirit OF IT
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Gladys .BroCkwcll In
For Liberty
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Wallace Reid I'm
The Things We Love
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Ma dgc Evans in
The Volunteer
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Clara Klmball Young
in Shirley Kaye
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Annette Kollermann in
A Daughter OF the Gods
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-09

June Caprice In
The Heart OF Romance
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-05
His History
and Committee Statement

w. l.. Alexander born in North Carolina in 1863
beng descendant of of the sgners the first American
Declaration OF independence signed at Charlotte May 90
1775 When he but two years old his parents removed
to Grayson county Texas where he grew to manhood His
father died when Mr. Alexander but nine years age
leaving the lad to face pioneer life with only the widowed
mother to help him the difficulties He cowboy
section hand farmer and school teacher in Texas okla
homa Territory He made the memorable into Oklahoma
Territory when 1t opened for settlement April 90 1889
and located farm claim Oklahoma county where he
gagged In farming and teaching school.
lie was among the first democrats who organized the
party IN Oklahoma Territory and has been consistent
sucuve party worker from then to the present He
first elected to township office and proved efficient He was
twice elected treasurer Of Oklahoma county, filling the place
efficient business man. and private citizen made and
tanned friends continuing to be factor In the DEVELOPMENT
OF Oklahoma, being of the Oklahoma Territory leaders
Tor single statehood No citizen Of Oklahoma has had a
longer or more successful career than L. Alexander He
was elected state treasurer in 1914 and has distinguished
himself thoroughly competent and energetic state officer
lie has demonstrated his efficiency in whatsoever he
undertaken and hrks duty sdesteps an issue he
discusses He came from the ranks of the common people,
KNOWS their needs and has always retained his natural knd
ness lie knows many people in Oklahoma probably no
other citizen of the state has large number of
acquantances Long residence and varied business activities
nave MADE hlm familiar with section of Okahoma-nO
man more convesan with the diversified needs of the state
In presenting Mr. Aexanders candidate
gubeator nomination do knowing him
ton for that office We and his of
the man and knowing him. his assurance that
e democrats oil s state nominate him he will be trumhant
ne Will give to the state an honest and thoroughly efficient
thankful : w ' ~ " WIN" q" WI" DC
This epocmaking calls and practical
governmental who have been hood accomplish hnf and
who are more noted for action than promise,
For these w L. Mxahder's a
the democratic nomination for subject expression
OF importance. ''
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-05
Keep Ground Under
Cultivation" Says
County Farm Agent

Now that the time has come when
most of Oklahoma City's war gardeners
can begin to h rvest their ~ 'rrs C.
r. Donart, county farm agent says the
war gardener should at once plan to
plant something else.
Donart's chart shows great variety
OF vegetables may be planted in the
space the potatoes used. Lima beans
will do well .nted now. Sweet pota-
toes, late peas, spinach, late beets, Swiss
ehard, turnips, cabbage and tomato
plants can still be set out
Donart calls attention TO the fact that
another crop of white potatoes can be
planted If the war gardener wishes The
ground should, of course, be racked and
thoroughly prepared for the new crop
II ne potatoes are to be used as seed
they should first be given two weeks
rest, piled up in cool dry place, be-
fore being planted The ground is also
better If left for a week implanted. Gu
cumbers can still be planted and also
lettuce
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-05
The Platform
To the Democratic Voters and All
Other Good Citizens of Oklahoma.

The fourth primary election for nom
jnation by the respective parties of their
candidates for governor and other
state officers Is approaching In view
Of the fact that, beyond question the
nominees Of the democratic party will
be elected at the general. election, it Is
of the utmost Importance to the people
OF the state that no mistake be made in
our party nominations.
As a candidate for the office Of
governor of Oklahoma, subject TO the
will of the democratic voters as ex-
pressed in the primary election, deem
il necessary and proper at this time to
briefly define my position and state
my views on problems and public ques.
tions now pending, or that may arise,
This statement, however, Is made with
two reservations. The office of COVER
nor is primarily an executive office.
That state is we'll governed when the
executive, legislative and judicial
branches, while working in unison,
each recognizes the constitutional limi-
tatons by which il is bounded, and does
not attempt TO usurp the prerogative Of
the other. Making laws is primarily
the function of the Legislature, and |
wish it to be, understood that If / am
elected governor | shall not attempt to
encroach upon that function. The ideas
| am stating relative t, legislative poll
cies are the ideas with which | shall
approach these problems when they
may come before me in the normal op-
Grafton of the office Of governor.
The second reservation is that the
establishment Of general policy of
governmental development has among
democrats always been recognized as
a function of the party as a whole. The
uCllpNl dllI pdliJ utllON'o III tiS iulC
of tine majority. 1t is our custom to
hold democratic convention after the
primary selection of candidates, and
that convention should have the right
to declare the party policy. Pasy
policies can only, represent the rank
and file when they are enumerated by
the elected representatives of that rank
and file If am nominated for gov
ernor shall expect the elected represen-
tatives of the democratic party to enun-
ciate the party policies. and if elected,
| shall do my best to see that the poll
cies thus announced are carried into ef-
feet There are many subjects omitted
which are left TO the. convention : how
ever, there are some matters which |
Leem to be of vital interest at this time.
They are of sufficient importance that
| believe it proper TO set them forth,
that the democratic voters of Oklahoma
may know my views and what to ex-
nect from the office of chief executive
in the event Of my nomination and
election,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-05
THE ALEXANDER FOR GOVERNOR CLUB.
Oklahoma City, Okla.
The State aud the va.

The world knows of but two princi-
pies of government; one, the power OF
the sword, sustained by the hand that
wields it; the other, the power of the
law sustained by virtuous people; and
our country is now engaged in the great
world war testing whether liberty and
democracy shall endure or shall perish
from this earth. There can be but one
result: Victory must and shall be
ours. In common with all good and pa
triotic citizens of our country, ap-
prove and applaud the practical wis
dom, the unselfish patriotism and un-
faltering fidelity to the constitution
and the principles OF American liberty
with which Woodrow Wilson has dis
charged, under circumstances OF un-
paralleled difficulty, the great duties
and responsibilities of the presidential
office, and | approve and endorse all
the measures and acts passed by the
congress to protect and defend our
country against its open foes and secret
enemies.
| but voice the sentiment of all good
citizens in saying that we are Justly and
patriotically proud of the officers and
men Of Our army and navy who are
and will be in the field and on the sea
in defense of our country and the free
dom of the world. To do them hopor
is and shall forever be the grateful
privilege and sacred duty of the Amer
ican people. Our state has wisely pro-
vided homes for its disabled and aged
soldiers OF all wars, and such pro-
visions as are necessary for the COM
fort and welfare of our soldiers are and
should be generously made. also ia
vor legislation for their preferment for
the public service of the state. 1t is
the first duty Of every citizen to stand
firmly for the successful prosecution of
the war, giving every possible assist
ance to the government; ready with
an open purse to give all for which
America and her allies stand cheer
fully responding to every call; main
tanning a steadfast faith in the right
eousness OF our cause; irrevocably
committed to an ultimate triumph OF
our arms and unalterably opposed to
any peace that does not bring victory to
the Stars and Stripes, and the allied
flags, so gloriously arrayed together
in the struggle for humanity and the
preservation of the Christian civiliza-
ton All state questions must neces-
sarily be considered second to the i'm
portance of our governments success
on land and sea We must bring forth
the full strength of our commonwealth
in solid phalanx behind our nation /;
our own patriotic obligations must be
met fully and without flinching or lag
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-05

may be. TO the cause Of democracy and
good government, which cannot be
given without strict adherence TO the
statutory mandates
Woman Suffrage.
The women Of the nation. by their
judgment, have vindcated their knowl.
edge Of political affairs. Their loyalty
and fidelity 10 this republic challenges
the admiration of the world, and
Join with the democratic party and
Woodrow Wilson In the movement TO
give them the right Of the ballot.
School Funds.
| shalt favor loaning all available
school funds to the farmers, and will
oppose the purchase Of county or muni-
cpal bonds with these funds There
arc no better securities in the world
than farm mortgages, County and
bonds are the most salsble
securities we have TO offer, and | am
in favor Of selling them on the east
ern money market, by this plan bring
ing new money here with which to de-
velop our state, and save the school
funds to loan the farmers, thereby Civ
ing them a lower rate OF interest and
enable them to better develop their
farms. | shall favor increasing the
facilities for making these loans that
they may be made more promptly.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-05


This declaration OF views on state
questions has been purposely delayed
until the people had finished their third
Liberty loan drive anG completed their
to the Red Gross fund.
Al. recognize that every citizen rnust
give his first attention to aid In the
OF the war. but state dpes.
lions must then be looked after; other
wise w, will insapacitste ourselves
from doing our essential part IN support
Of the federal government. Considera-
ton Of the principles above set forth
is asked Of Oklahoms democrats. It
should not be forgotten that dur state
more urgently requires ef-
ficiency at this moment than at any
other time in our history.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-05
Victorious Peace
Only Kind Wanted,
Says Judge Anes

"Unamity Of opinion among Wash
ington officials that there must be no
patched up' or compromised peace was
one of the striking things which | no.
ticed while gone" said Judge c. B.
Ames, federal food administrator for
Oklahoma, today Judge Ames has just
returned from a conference of admin
istrators in Washington.
"All are agreed that the war must
be fought to the end and that halt
will be called only when a peace ac-
ceptable to the allies has been agreed
upon. Germany will not be allowed to
retain any of her Russian acquisitions,
was agreed by all"