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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07

very easily accomplished by falling in
the rear OF a returning working party.
After telling the colonel 10 pass the
word down The line not to fire or chal-
lenee, he had left our trenches, gone
over 10 the German lines, and conduct
ed back TO Our wire a German working
party which had effectively accom-
plished his object.
The destruction OF this wire necessi-
tated large working parties from the
coloners battalion going out in front
on the following night to repair the
damage. This was part Of the German
scheme, because, knowing that the
working party would 80 out, II was a
simple matter to turn rifle and machine
gun fire on them. II took three nights
to repair the damage with this result
very heavy casually list
Everyday Occurrences.
In the region Of La Bassee an INCL
dent occurred which should strongly
point out to soldiers the folly OF min
Cling with civilians and imparting mill
tary information.
For several weeks the Germans had
constantly shelled this particular town,
but still there were civilians who dis
regarded this sheiling and refused to
leave, preferring to run their stores and
estaminets at great profit, even
though they incurred a great risk Of
personal injury. Occasionally shell
would dcmoliSh a store, but this did
not seem to "iaEe" its competitors.
To them it simply meant additional
trade and profit. One particular estam-
met (saloon) seemed to be charmed
shells never came within hundred
yards OF II, even though the surround
ing houses, billetS, etc, were razed to
The groundo This place was run by a
Swiss and his family. The soldiers
used to gather therein fact, they made
il a sort OF a club, drinking, the red
wine and French beer, and discussing
military matters. This family, especial
ly the ond-haired daughter about "a
years old, were very cordial to III. SOL
diers; she waited on them, catered TO
them, cooked for them, always making
the place as homelike as possible.
Troops leaving this part OF the line,
upon meeting incoming troops, would
recommend this faYorite estaminet 10
them. In fact, II was a regular SOL
diers' home.
Never Hit BY Shell.
Thi, went on for months and still
the place was never hit by p shell, II
was uncanny 10 the soldiers and when
general bombardment was in order,
soldiers, who were off duty, would re-
pair to this estaminet, believing il 10
be safety rome. A certain English
sergeant was very much in love with
the blond haired daughter OF the pro.
prietor OF this estaminet and, to all
appearances, she seemed to return his
affection. They had many secret meet
ings. Suddenly one morning a provost
guard took over the place, arrested the
civilian inmateA and took them to the
base, where, fey day, later, they
we're shot as spies This fact came out
in a manner mat | cannot describe
here. Anyway il will suffice to say IN,
Swi,. family were spies in the pay o'
Germany In fact, the place was thor
oughly searched; underground tele'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07
20 Girls Wanted
In Benefit Act
For w. S. Bank

The acts for the War Savings bank
benefit, "Follies of 1918" have been
completed with the exception OF a mil
itary pageant which had been planned
for the closing number of the bill, says
J. R. Haylin, stage and musical di-
rector OF the benefit. Twenty girls
are required to produce the number
and only five have so far been secured.
Fifteen more are needed and anyone
wishing to volunteer is asked to report
at the third floor OF Elks hall tonight
The benefit is to be given September
2l at the Palace theater. The pro-
ceeds are TO be used for the mainte-
nance Of the War Savings bank II Is
necessary to get all the acts lined up
tonight SAYS l., NJ. Ulman, chairman,
so that the next two weeks may be
devoted 20 practicing. A sixteen-piece
orchestra has been secured and num-
Der Of really good acts are promised.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07
K. c. Worker From
Here Close to Front

John F. Cassidy Of 200 West Second
street who was recently accepted by the
Knights OF Columbus as secretary and
assigned to duty abroad, probably will
have opportunities OF seeing the war
at near range, now that the Knights
have motorized practically their entire
organization in the fighting rome, A
huge fleet of motor trucks, carrying
supplies is following close at the heels
OF the American troops. Cassidy doubt
less will he assigned 10 this work. and
his duties will take him very near the
actual fighting lines.
Cassidy was a city detective here for
more than eleven years The Knights
Of Columbus are seeking men between
10 and 50 years old for secretaryships
overseas, More applications from here
are expected to be filed with the X. OF
{. committee on war activities, 46l
Fourth avenue, New York City
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RESISTANCE IS
TENSE AS A|SNE
Line T|eHTENs
American Assault on Machine
Gun Nests Effective,

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
ON THE VESLE FRONT, Sept l.
Menaced by a salient increasing in
danger, the Germans today began a
withdrawal from the Vese valley to the
right of the Americans. On the west
flank the Americans held firmly, while
the French exerted sharp pressure on
the rear, but there has been developed
a situation considerably different Srom
that OF the past few days in the region
westward toward Scissors. The Ger
mans fought more nearly In the spirit
Of their traditions, but slowly they
continued to give way, leaving little
doubt that the line from near Rheims
to that now along the Aisne would be
quickly Strengthened.
The struggle is being made to the
American right and has placed them in
a position where they are subject TO a
heavy enfilade, especially by the artil-
lery. Despite desperate resistance,
they swung their line forward to its
junction with the French where the
most determined resistance was en-
couniered. More broken country offers
better opportunities for defense and the
Germans have taken advantage Of ev-
cry hillside and ravine in placing their
artillery and machine guns. The
Americans were forced to face a deadly
barrage, while barriers Of gas were
raised in every rsvine down which they
might advance. An equally destructive
artillery response was made by the
Americans, however, and the men al
ready tried in previous engagements
advanced steadily, driving out the ma
chine gun nests one after another.
That the Germans will establish
themselves in the Chemin des Danes
line there is almost no doubt This
conclusion N reached from statements
made by prisoners and subs,antlated
by circumstances inciden, to the opera
tlons.
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phone wires were found leading irosl
the estaminet to the German line
This telephone system must have bes(
laid year or two previous to I'M
declaration OF war, The Swiss, by bc|
ing genial and friendly with the sol
diers and buying them liquot. hs|
sometimes gotten them to speak Of mill
tary happenings, and had gained vah}
able information for the enemy. Fo|
months the owners Of the estamind
had been in constant communicated
with the German lines.
All this accounts for the fact th9
German shells never hit the place. Tw|
days after the family had been exd
cuted, the Germans opened up with d
hours intense bombardment on the vii
lage, and no less than twenty -ssve|
shells landed on or near this estsmine|
II was completely effaced. So. Sammy
during your stay in the trenches 4
France,
Beware Of Spies. Trust No oss.
Ito Be Continued)
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FIRST CALI.
BY
ARTHUR GUY EMPEY
Author OF
over THE TOP"
CHAPTER XVIII.

fea 1N "A AAAs
Spies.
THE most deadly menace In this
war Is the German spy. Every
hour Of the day or night, whether
on active service or leave, even though
wounded, keep this fact constantly be-
fore you:
The eye, and ear, Of the enemy ar.
all about you"
Don't discus, military matter, any
where.
Trust no one with important mill
tary information, not even your best
friend or bunkie. When spies are
caught you are surprised 10 find that
they are the ones you least suspected
Thousand. OF them are never found
out.
Avoid talking OF events up the line
IN public places, especially 80 in estam-
inets (Frerth saloons or public
oonveyances. Look with suspicion on
the aifable stranger who make. your
acquaintance and wants TO buy you a
drink, a dinner. or smokes.
Do not converse with civilians about
military matters, even IL they are, or
appear 10 be French.
Beware OF making the acquaintance
OF strange soldiers from other regi-
ments when they broach military mat
tiers, shut up like a clam.
Keep away from lewd women; this
is one OF the greatest lures used by the
enemy and one of the most successful.
Never carry on your person papers
which contain important military in.
formation. Commit this information TO
memory and burn the papers. Do not
tear them up and throw the pieces
away; they can be pieeed together. The
German spy system Is almost perfect.
During your service in France this
fact will be demonstrated TO you.
Never trust a German. Germany Is
our enemy and we are out 10 lick them.
BE a Good Listener
Keep your mouth shut and your eyes
and ears open.
BE a good listener and a,poor talkef.
Every man who has actually served
on the western front will indorse the
above warning. could, space permit
ting, cite many examples which would
illustrate the necessity Of alertne.s, but
two will suffice, the first showing the
danger Of assoeiatins, trusting and i'm.
parting military information TO strange
soldiers, although in friendly uniforms,
while the other points out the danger
OF soldiers associating too intimately
with civilians.
At a certain part OF the line on the
western front, 4 battalion in the Brit
ish army Il will not give its name and
number, because the incident | am go
ing 10 tell even yet rankles In IL,
memory was TO take over q strange
sector Of the line. In taking over new
trenches. q new battalion Is usually
furnished with guides from brigade
headquarters These guides meet them
at the entrances 10 the eormunication
trenches, and conduct than to the front
line, where they turn over orders and
give warnings OF dangers and low spots
and points from which the enemy Is
liable 10 attack.
This night in question was black and
stormy. the rain beating into the faces
ot the men. The officers a. well as
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07
COURT OF APPEALS
CONFIRMS CONVICTIONS

Two convictions on charges of man.
slaughter, carrying penitentiary sen
tences, were affirmed this morning by
the criminal court OF appeals. Con-
viction OF Aaron Beshirs 10 the disIic,
court OF Bryan county on charge OF
killing Walter Smith on Sept. 5, 1915,
and his sentence Of seventeen years
imprisonment were affirmed in an opin.
ion by Presiding Judge Thomas H.
Doyle, and the conviction Of Willie
Catne', charged with killing Nose.
Bond, a hllblood Indian, In Atoka
county in 1914, was affirmed in an
opinion by Judge Smith {. Matson.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07
Man Named Wilson
Planted Bomb at
Chicago, Charged

CHICAGO. Sept Two men name|
Wilson were taken into custody in cod
nection with the planting Of bomb |
the federal building on Wednesday, ar|
both have been identified as havid
been In the postoiiiee shortly befcd
the explosion that killed four tersor
and manned many others. The city pd
lice do not charge that either man wd
implicated in The plot, but States Al
torney Hoyne last night said that on
of the Wilson's was the man who plscd
the bomb. ye
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07

lNMI OF Fortieth and Classen boule-
UUII ward entertained with sum-
S'o Der party Friday night honor
ing Miss Clara Mae Hooker who leaves
the coming week TO enter Oklahoma
university at Norman. Besides the
honor guest Miss Genevieve Stone and
Miss Elizabeth Owen enjoyed the hos
pitality. This trio OF girls has been
having a series OF slumber parties
Thursday night Mrs. sam Hooker en-
,ertained them and Wednesday they
enjoyed the hospitality Of the Mann
home.
Mrs +. l. Holt OF llO West Tween
titth street entertained at dinner in hon
or of her son S p. Holt who is home
on furlough from San Diego, Cal The
guest list included Mrs. G. W. Spencer,
Mrs. Sam Hart, Mrs. NJ. F. Holt, Mrs.
r. 6. Williams, Mrs. s. G. Holt and
Miss Mary Harrah.
v Y
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Huokins jr and
son, Joseph, and daughter, Glory, &C
companied by Miss Mary Louise Coat,
spent several days at Fort Sill this
week The party returned Thursday
After two weeks spent in Missouri
Mrs Phil d. Brewer, 7j2 West Eight
eenth street returned to her home
here.
Harvard s. Saxton Of Troy, Ohio
has been called by the First Christian
church to take charge OF the music il
all its departments. Mr.. and Mrs
SaNton arrived here Thursday Mr.
Saxton is singer and director oi
ability and experience, while Mrs
Saxton is violiniste above the amateur
type.
Miss Estelle Remcr, 1924 East Tenth
street gave a birthday party Wednes
day evening at her home. Refreshment,
were served after which dancing and
an informal evening was spent by IN,
following guests; Miss Ruby Bau.
guess, Miss Madeline Kenny, Mis-,
Elyne lrion, Miss Addie lrion, Mis-,
Julia Cox, Miss Emma Roman. Mis-,
Florence Phillips, Miss Elsie panick
Miss Nettie Sullivan, Miss Wrealhl
Charlston, Miss Vienna Roman, Mis-,
Gladys Downey, Miss Hazel Ragand
of Harrah and Miss Bertha Cunning.
ham
Mrs Joe Potty Of Nashville, Tenn.
is visiting her sister, Mrs Lena fotty
OF 4Oj West Fifth street Mrs, potty
arrived Thursday and will remain Tor
ten days visit
Sunday Mrs, J II. Everest Of sol
West Fourteenth street will return
from an extensive trip TO Colorado
Mrs. Everest has been in Grand Lake
and Colorado Springs.
Mrs. Genette Elliott Of Riverside
school returned the iiyst Of the week
to Oklahoma City from vacation
spent at her former home In Chicago
Miss Myrtle Barstow returned thi,
week from q summers vacation spent
in Minnesota, and will take up her
work as teatNer at Washington school
y v
After vlcationing at her home In
Shawnee Miss Ruth Taronto has re.
turned 10 Oklahoma City to resume her
teaching in the public schools.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07
The weather Outlook.

WASHINGTON, Sept 7.-Weathsr
bureau predictions for the week begin,
ming Monday, issued by the weather
bureau today are.
West Gull s,ate-Fair with normal
temperatures,
Upper Mississippi and lower Mis-
souri, valley-Some prospects Of showers
Monday; generally fair remainder Of
week Somewhat cooler Tuesday. fol-
Owed by rising temperatures Wedne..
DAY and Thursday; nearly normal there
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07
SHAKE MIRO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot. Ease, the sntissp,ic powder TO
~. 'Sss.s f.s, in'e % s... s.ssr and Rs'sa 10
Ease n their shoes each morning. II pre-.
Nents N'stsrs and sore spots and relieves
painful, swollen. smsrtiny feat and takes
the stins out Of oorns and hunions. A Ger.
tan relief Tor sweating. callous tired, sch-
Ing feet Always use Aliens Foot Ease
te break In new shocs Sold everywhere
ase tAdv.l
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07
Ian Csvalrk Advances

TOXIC, Friday, Aug. W.--Japanest
cavalry on August 2s occupied Krasno-
ysrski, on the Ussuri river front in ST.
IBERIA. sixty miles northeast Of Lake
khanka, according to an official state
meni issued today by the Japanese war
office,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07
Prince Rerdin,nd Killsh

bASLt, Swiuerlaml, Sept THE
death OF Prince Ferdinand Of Solms-
hoheniolms-Lieh is announced today
by the Getman newspapers. He wa,
KILLED on the battle front last Sunday
while In command Of an infantry bat
talon He was born at Weimar, Ger.
many, In lsso.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07
THIS IS The
AGE OF YOUTH
Strands Of Gray Halr
May Be Removed.

Strands Of gray hair are unattrsetivs
and very unnecessary and accelerate
the appearance Of approaching age,
Why not remove all trace, OF gray In
the hair and possess an even shade OF
beautiful dark hair in boun,eous quan-
Titles by the use Of ia Creole" Hair
Dressingi Used by thousand, Of peo-
pie every dsy-evetywhere per-
feet satisfaction. No one need be an
ncyed with gray hair-haif stteaked
with gray, diseased scalp or dandruif
when offered such preparation s LA
Creole" Hair Dressing, Apply II freely
70 scalp and hair rubbing Il In well,
and after . few applications you will
be delightfully."- surprised with the re-
suits.
USE
ia CREOLE" HAIR DRESSING
for gray or faded hair and retain the
appearance OF youth. Used BY gentle
men In every walk Of life to restore an
even dark color TO their gray hair,
beard or mustaeh, Sold and. suaran-
teed by all good drug store, every
where, or sent direct for si.O by Van
Vlest-Mansiield Drug Co, Memphis,
Tenn. (Adv)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07
FAvoRI1E RECIPES
- Sour Cream Cookies.

- Sour Cream Cookies.
Two eggs.
One. cup brown sugar.
One cup sour cfesm,
|, One tssspoon cf soda.
One teaspoon lemon juice
A little grated lemon rind.
TSo cups barley flour
Drop from spoon into creased pan
! |nDt too nsss tsesthsr and bake In
Pysfn The samt tethpersture as for
kss. ALDEN n. voss,
40 Yves, sisth ST.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07

Warrington has received a new thrill
by the first appearance oi woman
taNleab driver on the streets Of the ma.
Ionsl capital.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07

helmets and thirty pairs of socks, rep
resentlng the two weeks work. Mrs.
Sarah Walker assisted Miss Scothorn
in the supervision of the work and Mrs.
Colin Valentine inspected the knitting.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07

Mrs Edla Lund will reopen her voice
studio--l2S West 9th street The New
Studios" September ID. Phone Maple
b08 (Ady)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07

n sfSS GRACE DE BOLT daughter Of Mr. and Mrs j. NJ
NM DeBolt of 3O7 East Fourth street who during the
o'o summer has been an active worker in the surgical
dressings department of the Red Cross.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07

In the knitting department OF the
Eastern Star unit OF the Red Cross the
women have not been idle during the
last two weeks. Miss Nellie B. Scot
horn 10 chsirfnan OF the knitting de.
partment and she has turned Into the
central Red Cross ten sweaters, ten
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07

The Franklin uni, OF the Red Cross
Mrs. F. Z. Smith chairman, made ten
pairs Of refugee boys suits this week
There were eight women present at the
meeting OF the unit, which will meet
again next Tuesday in the main build
ing OF the Franklin school building.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-07

Mrs. Emma Harcum Is chairman Of
the knitting department Of the East
Tenth street unit Of the Red Cross,
where there have been turned into the
central Red Cross for the past week
seven pairs of socks and one helmet.
There are ten. knitters in this depart
ment and several Of the workers are
knitting on large garments and have
not finished them this week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-01

The following report of the fresh ~
trade in Philadelphia is furnished ~
local livestock and meas onice Qt ~
Bureau of Markets. United states Dep4U>
ment OF Agriculture. 4AE "
. FRESH BEEF--Rec~pts moderate. ~
choice hut hulk common and medium beWI
market strong on better grades, STEADY n
others. demand fair; undcrtone hrm
sTEERS---Rcceipts liberal. medium grad2a
beef hicher at s27m 30 per hundredwoisiN
early demand fair. X
COwS--Receipts nodcrate. ma arket stes&y
at Sl5d 20 per undredweiEht: demand fat.
VEAi-Rccelpts light market strong ~
sisae5 per hundredweight demand Eg4
liberal. market steady at s2Gd ~ per hus-
dredweight, demand little better ther
Wcdne sday.
n, s2O0i - per hundrcdwclght: demand fals
nj the decline. q.
steady at si261T per hundrcdweishti D.
mand fair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-01
Financial Briefs

The National Bank of Germantown
has distributed among its employees out
Of the earnings Of the last six months a
bonus equal to 80 per cent of their sala-
ries
The New York Subtreasury gained
1851 900 from the banks yesterday
making cash net gain since Friday Of
$l,262,000.
An advance OF $4,000 in the value OF
seats on the New York Stock Exchange
was recorded when two sales were an
and Harry D. Trubenblatt are the newly
proposed members of the exchange. the
former buying the seat of j. Edward
Thompson and the latter that OF Paul G.
McIntire.
The New Jersey Zinc Company added
$2.O4O.78l to surplus from operations in
the September 80 quarter Financial
come, s5,33O.7sl; interest reserves
Sl.Sa0. 900 net income, $3,44O,781; divi-
dends. $l,40O,o0O. and surplus, 5000
7S1.
Bank clearings for October in Pitts
burgh were $647.000.000; passing the
June high record by $50, 900. 900. and cx-
ceeding october last year by $2Ss.O0O,-
900.
!
America had issued its annual report
for the year ended August 81. 1918 The
income account shows surplus after
charges. war taxes calculated under ex-
listing laws, and preferred dividends. of
Sl2,o62.127. equivalent to s48.24 share
on the $25 1000, 900 common stock. In the
preceding year surplus after charges and
amounted to $4,7l9,s57. equivalent to
$lS.S3 a share on the common.
! The Charcoal Iron Company of Amer
| lea reports for the quarter ended Sep
| tember 30, 1918. profits after expenses
and renewals Of $362,5l2. making total
profits for nine months s5.54o.G49.
! Deposits of the Southwark National
Bank have passed the $5.o00,00O mark.
! Stockholders of Pittsburgh. Cincinnati.
! Chicago & st. Louis Railroad Company
received notice of special meeting to
he held in Pittsburgh December 80. for
action on the company's agreement with
! the Government and upon the proposal
to authorize $35,000.OOO debenture gold
bonds and acQuirement by purchase of
indianapolis & Frankfort Railroad.
There were coined at the Philadelphia
| mint during October 1.396.000 half dol
! lars, 1882 900 quarters, making a total
OF silver pieces OF 3.22S,000. and 49,
| $4,000 cents.
Gross earnings of the Ohio Utilities
| Company for the year ended June 80
! We're $333,6S3, an increase as compared
with the previous year OF sl72.3o3. Ne'
for the year increased $lO7sOO,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-01
VEGETABLES
No Change in Refined Sugar

New York, Nov. 1.-The refined sugar
market continues unchanged, with local
refiners quoting on the basis Of nine
cents, less 2 per cent for cash, for fine
pfanu,ated. The demand continues fair.
but IL expected to improve with the
issue of the November certificates. Raws
are unchanged at 6.O55c for 96 centrif-
uKals. The international committee on
Thursday purchased $4,000 bags Cubas
for shipment this month at 4:9Sbc and
$500 bags Surinams In port at New York
at 1890,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-01
LOCOMOTIVE OUTPUT DOUBLED
100 Per Cent Increase in Year
Made Without Expense to U. S.
Rx ,he limited Press

washington. Nov. 1.-The United
states has incr, ased production Of
standard gauge locomotiyes 100 per
the expenditure OF any money to in
crease plant facilities or enlarge exist
Ing works. Chairman Baruch OF the
war industries board. ANNOUNCED today.
tives. Since 1910 and up to last Au-
gust the high record for one year was
3776. weekly average Of 1915 locomo-
The "Pershing" locomotive, built ac-
cording to United States military de-
sign, has been adopted by the British
and the French G6vernments as the
western front. The Government u
o1oDlirg This year In the eonstructiop
a s:' NV; X; ~ y 2I;isI'l -