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Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
ALLIES WON WAR IN 1914
Declares Ex-crown Prince, Who Says
He Urged Peace at That TIme.

Declares Ex.crown Prince, Who Says
He Urged Peace at That TIme.
Oosterland. Holland. Dec. Al
have not renounced anything and
have not signed any document what
ever" the former German crown
prince declared to the correspondent
Il am convinced" the former crown
prince said to his interviewer. that
we lost the war early in october. 1914.
l considered our position hopeless
after the battle Of the Marne, which
we should not have lost II the chiefs
OF our general staff had not suffered
a case of nerves.
Il tried to persuade the general
staff to seek peace then, even at a
great sacrifice. going 80 far as to give
up Alsace-Lorraine. But I was told
to mind my own business and confine
my activities to commanding my
armies. have proof Of this"
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
Tho Juvenile Mind,

"The Romans built well-paved roads
leading from Rome to all important
points Of the empire" father was say
ing. in illustrating point he was max.
ing concerning ancient history, which
the elder daughter was studying
"These roads were about Is feet wide
and"
mercy me-" interjected the seven.
year-old daughter. ''if they were only
10 feet wide automobiles could not
pass each other unless they barely
crept along"
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
MADE GERMAN AIRMAN SORE
That Opponent Did Not Adhere to Or
dInary Rules Of Fighting Seemed
to Him Unfair.

Set strategy doesn't always work.
But the German mind can't understand
anyOne's abandoning a fixed method.
"The sorest man l have ever seen,
said an American aviator. twas Lieu
tenant Meinkopf. the star Boche flyer,
when he was nipped by Lieutenant
Avery. Meinkopf was Baron Richtof-
ems successor and the best flyer that
Germany had left.
"When Avery tackled him, he aban-
doned all set principles Of air strategy.
simply sailed in and opened fire with
out indulging in preliminary maneuv-
ers. He brought his man down in
about three seconds. and this was his
first Boche battle.
when Meinkopf landed. he was
purple with rage. and as far as could
make out his main complaint could be
translated in this fashion:
"'What kind Of flying is this. any
howr"-Paris Stars and Stripes.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
GOODBYE BACKACI1E, KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES

box Of imported GOLD MEDAL Haaz.
lem OIL Capsules. They are pleasant
and easy to take. Each capsule con.
tains about one dose Of five dropA
Take them Just like you would any
pill. Take small swallow Of water
II you want to. They dissolve In the
stomach. and the kidneys soak up the
oil like a sponge does water. Thev
thoroughly cleanse and wash out the
bladder and kidneys and throw OF the
Inflammation which is the cause a
the trouble. They will quickly relieve
those stiffened joints, that backache
rheumatism. lumbago. sciatica. gan
stones. gravel. "brckdust." etc. They
are an effective remedy for all dis.
eases Of the bladder. kidney. liven
stomach and allied organs Youy
druggist will cheerfully refund your
money II you are not satisfied after Q
few days use. Accept only the pure,
original GOLD MEDAL HARLEM on
Capsules. None other genuine.-Adw
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
How Thex converssd.

An American liason officer VIII,
knew little French and French artil
lery officer who knew little Englisl
had important business together dur
Ing the height Of the recent fighting
Henri" said the commandant to ,
young sergeant. II have seen you talA
Ing to Americans several times. Cai
you speak Englishr
mo, mon commandant," answere,
Henri simply.
For all that. Henri and the Ameri
can officer were soon engaged in viva
cious conversation. At its conclusion
the commandant turned to Henri.
But you speak English very we'll,
he said.
mo. mon commandant." Henri stil
insisted. 1--WE were talking in Ger
man."
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05

For centuries all over the world
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM OIL has af-
forded relief In thousands upon thou
sands of cases Of lame back, lumbago,
sciatica, rheumatism, gallstones, grav-
el and all other affections Of the kid
neys, liver. stomach. bladder and al
lied organs. 1t acts quickly. 1t does
the work. It cleanses your kidneys
and purifles the blood. It makes q
new man, a new woman, Of you. It
frequently wards of attacks Of the
dread and fatal diseases Of the kid
neys. It often completely cures the
distressing diseases Of the organs Of
the body allied with the bladder and
kidneys. Bloody or cloudy urine. sed-
iment, or "brickdust" indicate an un-
healthy condition.
Do not delay a minute II your back
aches or you are sore across the loins
or have difficulty when urinating. Go
to your druggist at once and get a
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
LEFT FOR NEW YORK TO SAIL ON
LINER GEORGE WASHINGTON
FOR PEACE CONFERENCE.
MANNOEFENDSM MISSION
SHERMAN ASKS OFFICE OF PRES
iDENT BE DECLARED VACANT
AND MARSHALL INSTALLED.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Brest, Dec. 4.-President Wilson will
land at Brest on the afternoon of Dec.
IL and will receive military honors.
Foreign Minister Pichon. Minister
of Marine Leygues and Capt.
Andre Tardieu. head of the
general commission for Franco-Ameri-
son in the name of the French gov
ernment. The presidential train will
arrive in Paris on the morning Of Dec.
13. 4
characterization Wilson be-
gan Tuesday night his trip to Europe
to attend the peace conference. He
left Washington on special train for
New York. where Wednesday he and
his party boarded the transport George
Washington, on which the voyage
across the Atlantic will be made.
About seven days will be required for
the trip, and the ship will dock at a
French port, presumably Brest
Washington. - President Wilson's
trip to Europe was the subject of de-
bate in the Senate Tuesday between
Senators Sherman of Illinois (Rep.)
and Williams of Mississippi (Dem.).
In introducing resolution to de-
clare the Presidents office vacant up
on Mr.. Wilson's departure from the
country and to provide for the sue
cession of Vice President Marshall.
Senator Sherman severely criticized
the President for his decision to at
tend the peace conference. He de-
clared the trip is unjustified, consti-
tutes "a grave menace" and might
cause "insidious mischief
Senator Williams warmly defended
the Presidents course. He recited
the fact that both Presidents Taft
and Roosevelt made trips outside of
the United States and suggested that
the purpose of the Presidents critics
was to make political capital out of
his voyage abroad
While this colloQuy was proceeding
in the Senate Representative Mann
of Illinois, the Republican leader in
the House, issued statement declar-
ing Mat factional strife should not be
permitted to interfere with the Presi-
dents mission. He said there would
be no concerted effort by House Re
publicans to embarrass the President
and that he did not believe the Amer
lean people would tolerate any med
ding in that which SO vitality con-
Germs them"
The Senate foreign relations COM
mittee will consider the resolution OF
Senator Cummins of Iowa, Republi-
can, that Senate committee of eight
be appointed to 60 to Europe and keep
the Senate advised as to tho proceed
ings Of the peace conference.
The foreign relations committee
also is to consider a resolution intro
duced by Senator Knox Of Pennsyl-
vania. Republican. and former secre-
tary of state, proposing postponement
by the peace conference Of action on
the questions Of league of nations
and freedom OF the seas.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
Foeh Sends Germans New uItimatum

London, Dec. 4.-Marshal Foch has
sent new ultimatum to the German
armistice delegates, demanding that
Germany give up the rest of the loco
motives agreed to, according to an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Co
penhagen transmitting advices from
Berlin. Matthias Erzberger, leader Of
the German armistioe commission. pro-
tested that It was impossible and asked
for . respite. The ultimatum expired
Monday forenoon, with what result It
has not been learned.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
SWAMP FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver
and bladder.
DIR. kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thou
sands upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp Root, physicians prescriptio for
special diseases, makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is
tie, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medi-
um and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.--Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
Up to Date.

Secretary Lane, speaking Of the way
In which the war has changed our
viewpoint Of life, tells the following
They were to be married shortly and
now they were sitting in the study
meditating on the blissfulness Of fu-
turity.
"Algy." said the girl suddenly.
every morn you bring me uolets
which at even you have culled, don't
your
II do." responded the ever faithful,
-let them cost what they WILL"
I've been thinking" continued the
girl. "that II you would send beef
steaks and mutton chops instead 1t
world make a lot bigger hit with ia
ther and mother. and be . lot cheaper
for you. too"
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

By LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh IL a local disease, greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is composed Of some OF the best tonics
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
Of the Ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is what produces such won
deEful results in catarrhal conditions.
r. ]. Cheney q Co.. Props. Toledo. O.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
XocalIzation.

II should think your conscience
would remind you that it's wrong to
demand such salary"
"Oh. no." answered the prima donna.
''The still, small voice of conscience is
very well In its way. But nobody buys
tickets Mt the box office to listen
to it."
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
Dandru6 ard ltehi,c

To restore dry. falling hair and get III
Of dandruff, rub Cutcura Ointmen'
Into scalp. Next morning shampoo will
Cudcura Soap and hot water. To,
ffee samples address. "Cuticura, Dept
Z. Boston" At druggists and by mail
Soap 25, Ointment rs and 5O.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
Belgium Lent $4,000, 900.

Neutrality-suspicious. was given an
other credit of $12.OO0,OOO by the
treasury, making her total loans from
the United States 1910, 0,120, 900 and the
total Of the allies loans $S,196, SIG. .666.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05

A folding camp stove has been de-
signed that can use alcohol, wood or
even paper for fuel.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
Precautionary Measure.

Mrs. Flatbush-Will you tack down
nat carpet for me, dear, before you 60
sut to play golf?
Mr.. Flatbush-No. I guess I'll 60 and
ave my game first.
Mrs. Flatbush-Why not lay the car
get before you go, dear7
Mr.. Flatbush-Because / can smash
ny thumb after I've had my golf. but
I smash my thumb before playing
I'm afraid It would put me of my
game. love.-Yonkers Statesman.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05

Too many men attempt to pas
through this world on the reputation
of their ancestors.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05

preserving soap bubbles intact for
more than a month.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05

A patent covers a combined pick
and shovel, so mounted that the same
handle serves for both.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Gross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
At all good grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05

By covering up their tracks some
men get credit for walking In the
straight and narrow path.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
Chopping Him OF.

Chopping Him OF.
SAY" snarled an impatient Gus
toner in the rapid-fire restaurant. do
get little service, or don't II"
"What dye want-to have year beans
loaded into glass pistol and shot into
yeh?" sarcastically returned Heloise,
the waitress.-Kansas City Star.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05

A bright man usually looks ON tn
bright side Of Life.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05

Makes the laundress hsppy-that's Red
;: G:: isf, Sss Blue Make lake beautiful s'as
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
A NEW MEXICO CASE.

George N. Wingo, pa Terrell
Ave-. Ration. N. Mex, says: "Be-
ing exposed to rough weather and
catching cold started my kidney
trouble. My back became lame
and very painful. Ny kidneys
acted irregularly and had to get
up often during the night to pass
the kidney secretions. I bought
Doan's Kidney Pills and used
them. They regulated my kidneys,
cured me Of the lameness and
pains In my back and I haven't
had such trouble since. am al
ways ready to say a good word for
Doan's Kidney Pills"
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
Garfield Quits U. q. Fuel job.

Garfield Quits v. 3. Fuel Job.
Washington. - Fuel Administrator
Harry A. Garfield has resigned and
President Wilson accepted his resig-
nation.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
Personal Reports of Real Cases
A COLORADO CASE.

Mrs. Dasie Brumley, ia Twelfth
st., Greeley. Colo, says: IT had
q steady. miserable ache in my
back and dragged along day after
day feeling too tired and discour-
aged to do my housework. I had
spells of dizziness and felt weak
and confused for hours. Ny kid
neys were weak. My hands and
feet swelled and my body became
bloated. For three months I
hardly slept at all. Doan's Kidney
Pills were recommended and I
tried them. I kept getting better
and soon the swelling had all gone
and I felt a. well a. ever"
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-05
Snapped Him Up.

She-You looked so sheepish when
Iou proposed.
He-And you looked 30 woolfish
when you accepted me.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-20

junior. with the abrup, conclusiyencs,
D childhood.
Sick" echoed John. taking his
small son upon his lap "Oh, ! guess
not, kidde, she was out here only a
minute ago"
"She's sick" repeated Jack salcmn-
ly scfaublIng down from his sre'S
knee she can't sec and she can't
falkland she looks funny Come on
daddy you'll see " And the little lad
tuggcd at Johns han
Edith was standing like wax Zig
IRE before the window. She neither
moved nor spoke when big and little
John entered the room Fcrfol felt
her remotoneSs from him as plainly
as though an impossible obasm lay
between. lie could find no words TO
bridge the gap, Nor would Edith
speak She was in tN grip OF a
tragic mood-,he sort oi mood which.
unbrOken by some outward circum-
stances, leads TO serious happening
hatreds, partings, domestic ruin.
The silence and StrangcneS Of
things frightened little Jack lie ran
TO Edith. burrowing his face against
her knees
"Oh, muvver," he sobbcd, don't BE
sick Jack can, have you be sick.
Muyver-muyvcr ~
Something melted Edith bent
swiftly and put both arms round the
little boy.
(To be con,inued)
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THE CHASM.

i ried lie Edith ielt real anger to-
ward John Fefrol. II was an an
ger that unncrvct and alarmed her.
She had seen Lillian Blake. IN the old
days IN New York. when the two wo-
men were neighbors, IN a fshwifc
rage at her al" vowing she would
leave him, wishing all sorts OF revenge
upon him Edith had felt honest dis
gust at Lii Her DISCUS, always in
creased when. by nightiall. Lis tenn
per cooled and she begged AIS for.
glyeneSS with tcary proteStaaons Of
affection. Edith had atttibu,cd Lis
changes of hear, to sha'fbwncss.
Now, struggling with this unfamil-
lar. anger OF her own, that chokrd
and hardned her. she envicw the soft,
ness that had made Lii forgive and
forget For she herself could no,
She seemed frozen, incased in steel.
turned 10 stone.
The more she thought about John's
renting the Hampton house without
consulting her, the more outraged she
felt 1t had not been enough for him
to force hundred ex,ravagances
upon her OF late. These had been
bad enough, but At least she had
known OF them and could protest. But
this thing seemed little less than graf
utiouS insult He wanted TO show
how little he cared for her judgment,
her feelings
When John made his simple an
nouncement that he had leased the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-20
FH1lFSTJRqUsGgtG'iAlzF ( {

Hampton place land Edith LITTLE
guessed what an effort Of bravado IT
had cost him) Edith felt the blood
leave her face Not daring 10 trust
herself to words not able to face her
husband down in grandiose -ngcr.
Edith turned abruptly and went into
the house.
Little Jack was in the kitchen
stuiiing strawberries into his routh
with opo hand while he spooned
whipped cream intended ior the short
cake. from a nearby dish with the
other, lie started TO flee out the Jack
door, but seeing to his vast ama1a-
ment that his mother ignored his ex-
plot, he waited around for further
miracles Edith. in her prc-occupa-
ton. noticed nothing amiss. Small
Jack, impatient at the slowness OF
events, made another dash at the
cream. Even this overt act falling to
arouse his mothers retaliation. the
laddie felt something was gravely
wrong. lie put back the iingetiul Of
cream. being satisfied already. and
flung his arms about his mothers
skirts, creamy fingers s,roking them
aiiec,ionately. Bu, Edith absen,ly
drew away from him and went about
setting the dirner table silently. as if
he weren't there.
Jack was puzzled, lie tro,,ed ou,
to where his father sat pretending to
read his newspaper, bu, really won.
dering what Edith wss doing what,
she was thinking.
"Muvver is sick" ANNOUNCED Jack
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Farewell

Good.by, Camp Doniphan,
Good.by. Fort Sill:
| OF wind and dust
| We've had our iill
We are going home
Where they sprinkle the streets
And we can 40 10 bed
Without shaking our sheets.
We've seen Wichita Mountains,
And Medicine Park too
both nature beauties
We gladly leave with you
Back TO our homes
Where the trolley cars run
And we don't have 10 walk
Like here we have done
Wen leave the town OF LswtoL
With its rapid transit line
Wen ride IN the subways
Or on elevated line.
We've paid out ten-cen, oarfarcs
And our fofiy-oent auto ride.
But al home ~ little fliyvefs
On the boulevard we'll glide.
The prices IN Lswton
viii soon sec drop:
fha, big rush OF business will
Meet sudden stop"
No thirty thousand soldiers
Their little thirty per
Wlll pay for things called first class
That never really were.
Once more the town OF Lawton
VIII have It's soldiers few
Population will decrease
Its rents and prestige. too.
The soldiers will be gone
And all will feel the shock
Miss the smiling faces
That used TO stroll the block.
We entertained yoR visitors
Nnd never made complaint
We may have been a noisy buncL,
Admit We are not all saints:
But now at laSt take off our hats,
And look TO the Oklahoma sky
Camp Doniphan. Fort Sill. LawtoL--
To all, we'll say GOODBYE
BY Sergt lst Glass. George NJ
Scott. Fire Truck 4 Hose Co,
in Trench aud Camp. Fort Sill.
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MAKE 1T UNANIMOUS.

siERE doubt who he Red Cross roll call
Children nothing and whose unable to subscribe Tor
employment with home burdens increased
beyond their earning that plight And there
few subscribe and selfish the dollars
asked organization further unselh and noble work
sakers and should be made to feel the contempt
Of patriotic and humane citizens
az But optimistic such acke few and for all OF
those supply required there he others who
for the humanity reputation their sub
scribe memberships for those less fortunately situated number
already this spirit and who have thus enlarged
the response and modest who
dollars only with sacrifice.
But this Red Cross is worth sacrifice have rkd
everything workers the field themselves
high examples devotion Its missions of
or race or humanity all needs know
ther minister suffering to relieve want and make the wounded
whole.
organization merely because armice has been signed Until
healed and another harvest fill the mouth
famine work the Red Cos, II there those who
others from their plenty should their stead and count
the giving II there those who do not give because
have enough show them the OF such
reasoning
Perhaps City has done better than other cities this
campaign and until there unanimous
roll call 1t for that and that not be denied the
the earh that those who have given to again
still again for that insist that Stacker, who persist in
sighting branded and which
Of this important here for its results will
b. good bad And il its
success important locally Of infinitely Importance those
money intended Come through with dollars and prove
you have heart
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Yes, Sir, Santa Claus.
BY BRIGGS

Yes Pr. there's Santa Claus. sure NJ
you are born
A great big Jolly fellsr With drum and
with horn.
string Of sleigh bells jingllng and
his hair all snowy white
And hc comes right down the chimney
when yer slecpin sound and tight
Yes slr. there's d Santa Claus, you
better bet on that.
with reindeer prancin' DER the snow
and feathers In his hat.
Ana great big eyes thnt twinkle with
the tcndefest ~ fun.
And pArl, ~ toys aud sleds ri nd skates,
and u really yAeally gun
.. let Nour mother tuck YOU In and
YOU gn right To sleep.
And don't you try to suoop about and
don't you Try 10 peep.
Then Santa Claus will find your house
And tip-,Oc down the stairs,
And leave u lot of lovely things spread
right out on your chair,
Yes sir. there's Santa Claus, and
always has been. dear
And he will come as long AS love and
Innocence are here
rs long ms children try 10 mind their
parents NIL the time
Oh Santa ~ the Christmap books and
OF the Chrlstmns thyme
--Blltimofe Sun.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-20

Probably the first woman 70 be
chairman OF a state political conven-
,on in the United States was Rev.
llenrietie &. Mo-. who presii d
over tie Ohio state Prohibition con-
ven,ion in 1895.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-20
TOLD YOU so

Only three more days 10 shop.
And frentled purchasers mus, hop.
II they would get their shopping done
BEFORE the low descending sun
or Tuesday next drops out Of sight
And leaves them In n sorry plight.
And ms they rush. they'n know tina,
We
Warned them In do their c. sc.
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O1d Stories
z1zNeWH4pe
=Hue1 Mr 0neS Nzse
Twenty Years Ago.
Huex Ne 0nxe

sam Overs,reet, assistant United
States attorney, OF Guthrie is a city
visitor
The demand for dwelling house,
continues unaba,ed
Mr. and Mrs. A. l. Welsh depart.
ed yesterday on trip 70 visit rela.
tlyes in Kentucky
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-20

Although peace has returned. the
calamity howler will continue to find
something to work on.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-20

Prohibition Oklahoma have had hard week First hole
kicked in intent law declared
,tutional amendment through by February
tsnR sometimes painful argument will be ended.
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Tootl Tootl

Two Teu,ons, though ,ueored t
shoot.
Were caught when they fingered I
loot.
A Yank did his duty
Took charge OF the booty,
And kep, the two Tcuton. to boot
Youths Companion
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-20

President intend insist reduction of the British
navy meantime Secretary Daniels to be disposed to insist
on o
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-20

And now the so-called "intcnt-
prohibition law is knocked out
But the federal amendment is still
marching on, and no man should,
make the cultivation OF a thirst
his life work.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-20

Over Tulsa the automobile thieves growing bode and actually
|ed his can't drift
1D the methods applied thieves
ssehins should be done automobile theft from the list of
|rtnftshis business enterprises.