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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-16
KAISER'S AGENT
SENDS MAIL HOME
BY SWITZERLAND
Representative Of Enemy Firm
Is Now I0terned Here,
F0ILE0 BY u. S. SLEUTHS
Letters Traced Abroad and
Wholesale Arrests Follow

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Feb 10
Switzerland is the channel through
which Adelberi X Fischer said 10 he
an independent agent Of the German
government in this country communi
Gated with friend, IN Germany
Fischer. head of the firm Of Schultz.
Koerting company, valve manuiartur-
frs, Philadelphia. now Is in,erncd at
Fort Oglethorpe as a dangerous enemy
alien.
First Sent to Zurich
Secret service agents made ih',
known today when they referred to
mail sent by representatives Of Fischer
abroad. II was first addressed 90 a
representative Of the Swiss govern
ment in Philadelphia and later ad-
dressed 10 persons in Zurich under the
seal OF the Swiss government
Other mail sent from here 10 Ger
man agents was mailed under the seal
Of the Columbian government Teuton
propagandiSts here believe their iuior-
nation was secret, but the United
States opened the letters. learned the
contents and permitted them TO pro-
ceed on their way.
Then Agent Goes Over.
With the mail, however. and in fac.
on the same boat, was a government
secret agent. What he learned when
the mail was delivered resulted in the
arrest in this country OF many German
spies, whose nameS have not been pub
lished. They are now internrd
A secret service operative, who knew
Fischer so well that he ate with him
although Fischer did not know he was
a United States agent-Sald today that
Germany's espionage plans were futile.
so far as Fischer was concerned.
Heard wif,'s Conversation.
While Fischer was interned at Glou-
ces,er, n. J., this government agent
said his wife was permitted to see him
He told her some important things Sc
crctly--so he supposed She carried this
information TO man IN Philadelphia
who transmitted il TO Switzerland
I'VE not only knew she was doing
this but we permitted her to do It in
order to learn the course OF transmits
sion," he said
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-16
.FIFTY-F|FTY ON YOUR SMOKES
WITH YOUR BUDDY" IN FRANCE IS
LIONS SLOGAN FOR TOBACCO FUND

power We never had man turn this
down. Wishing YOU lots of luck and
lots Of comfort to the soldiers"
Sixy-tour contributed to the fund in
Holdenvillc At Blanchard, r }. Laws
collected $l7 from fliy-two persons.
The Smokes Week committee Of the
club has a nest egg Of So with which
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-16
GERMAN DELEGATES
BACK TO VATERLAND

BERLIN. Feb. 10, via London-The
commissioners representing the central
powers left Petrograd yesterday and
CROSSED the German lines this morn
ing, it is announced officially
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-16
WAURlkA WOMAN IS
DEAD FROM BURNS

RINGING, Okla, Feb. l6-Mrs. T.
NJ Tindall wife of a grocer at Wan
rlka, died here today from burns re
celyed when her clothes caught fire
while standing near a wash kettle in
The yard
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-16
BULGARIA AGAIN
FRIEND OF RUSSIA

AMSTERDAM, Feb Bulgaria
has resumed diplomatic relations with
Russia according to a Sofia telegram
published in German newspapers
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-16
GERMANY PLANS
ALTERATION OF
U-B0AT POLICY
Heads Of Navy Called In 10
Confer With Crown Council
Associated Press War Review.

hssOClateu fIesa wal keYleW.
Emperor William has summoned the
heads of the German navy to imperial
headquarters for a conference and it is
announced that Herr Won Payer, the
yice-chancellor, will make an announce
ment shortly in the relchstag on the
governments future submarine policy
The probable nature Of the announce
ment is not disclosed by German news
papers
Americans Bear Brunt
Except on the American sector east
Of St Mihiel there has not been much
fighting activity on the western front
American positions have been subjected
to bombardment OF gas shells and the
American and the enemy artillery and
armen have been more active
The poisonous fumes from the Ger
man shells remained over the American
trenches three hours, but there were
no casualties Large numbers Of enemy
alrmen sought to cross the American
lines, but could make no progress
against the aerial and artillery de-
lenses. Aerial gunners ave lombard
ed the German rear lines and com
munlcatlons with good effect
Home Germans Against wsr
The part Of Russia dominated BY the
bolshevik has Withdrawn from the war
and its alliances and there is little fear
Of German invasion The all-Russiau
executive committee OF workmen's and
soldiers councils has approved the &C
ton OF the Russian representatives al
Brtst-LitoySk Members Of the com
mittee said the masses Of Germany and
Austria would not permit further
offensive against Russia by their gov
crnnentS
The creation III an aTmy Of BuOWN
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-16

The creation ~ an army Of BOOOU
new savers, economists estimate, will
result in yearly increase ofgSl0OOO,-
O00OOO saved. Start with a Thrift
Stamp today,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-16
IT'S STYLE NOW
TO Wear ONIONS
TO Vienna FETES

I'D ERNE, Feb. l6.--Gigantie bo-
lm qucb Of real vegetables ar, now
N to be seen in the florists win
dows in Vienna. These unwi.ldj,
but effective boquet ,fys Die Zc'-
tung, find not only daring pur-
chasers but also grateful recipients"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-16

A penny saved is a penny gained.
Buy Thrift Stamps
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-16

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
THE DR1NKER s RESENTMENT.

tn either case. IF the drtnker could
get the viewpoint Of those who have
iabored and sacrificed 10 remove from
our mldst the thing that hurts the
peopie. they couid scarcely fan 70
modify their bitterness. The trouble
is they cannot get this viewpoint The
man who did not drink tia ne was
drunk cannot see that he accomplish
ed harm by his drinking, and feels
that prohibition is an unwarranted
limitation upon his liberties.
Those who have given their time
and money and almost their lives for
the great reform are neither fanatics
nor criminals, They had no quarrel
with the poor fellow whose life had
been ruined with the stuff, In him.
there was eloquent warning against
its use. No youth would ever touch
the poison If he had only the drunk
ards example to follow. But the man
who could take his toddy and 20 along
about his affairs was the exernpiar for
the inexperienced lips, Thousands OF
fine boys have taken to drink be-,
cause their strong netshoor was ad-
vertislng daily to the world tts alleged
harmless effect. Some az those boys
followed the road 10 despair.
This wa# the viewpoint Of the work
ers against alcohol. we are not so
much concerned shout the attitude OF
the poor fellow who went to jail.
He had become "a -pitiful shave. but we
are concerned that our nefghbor
whose life was steady shall know that
our vote was cast 10 save others from
similar slavery. The temperate drink
er has been deprived OF something
that may have been. ut time, an fnno-
cent qualification. but VIII he continue
To regard the man who saw the ques-
tion from different anglo a fanatical
enemy 10 the race?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
THE MAYOR S CONFESSION.

TIE mayor Of the city os Richmond
eeeras 20 nelieve that the only basis
iga- tne recent grand Jury pronounce
mcnt geat he lacks chose qualities
requisite fer the proper management
OF the department s the removal q
Chat soweg ara tAe appointment Of
chief Sherry. After many days Of re-
nsctlon and painful study this In
nocent conclusion is finally reached
by the man who is endowed ~ law
w4th almost autocratic power over
the police department of the city.
rf there were no other things to as
tabiish his lack RI ability, as the re
snonsihle head Of the department this
weak and childish statement would ae
ahnndantly sufficient There can
scarcely be boy who studies cjVtes
Mt tire iuntnr high schools who does
not know that the mayor RI the city
mas T1H power u &hSrHttS'*t'"iff '4'"'
and dismissal Of the entire police de
rartnoent and not only that. bat it
is his hounden duty 20 run down every
ncnfeasance. m!sfe asance and mai
feasance In that department coming
TO his attention.
For weeks. the police department
of Richmond has been on the sheer
ing lips of every city in the Union,
Scandals OF every kind relating 70 the
police and their doings have been
banded throughout the land In news
columns and editorials. and this
harmless and pitiful executive had
finally 70 he advised about the fraiJ-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30

ties OF his department ny the sugTee-
lions Of a grand jury Clothed with
every power to investigate that is
given court NJ Justice. and endowN-
ed tv law with power Of alsm issaL he
sat supiuely as he read tho daily pub
Ished attacks upon the police, and
finally awaited the tedious labors Of
"a grand fury that had no power 20
act.
After admitting that thu chief of
police was responsible 70 him for the
conduct u the department, ne pro-
ceeds to relieve himself OF every obh-
cation Of Office by laying the whlle
business nj the door Of chief So now
he comes with confession and AVOID
arce which can prove to any intelli-
gent mind only one of two couciu-
sions: either that he lacks those
qualities requisite for tho proper man
agement IT the department or that .he
hrs Eroatnetv wtntes AZ the wick
edness and corruption which the grand
jury found 10 exist
From his own statement one might
easily reason out thu latter alternative
from the oyerstraJnea and sorry de-
Tense ne tries 10 make for those that
stand accused before the law; hut for
our part. We prefer to adopt the very
charitable conclusion Of the court +
inquistion, and express IT in our own
language, that the present mayor II
the city Of Richmond a not acting
AS the people of Richmond have a
right to expect their mayor to net,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30

IT In not q wonderful thing when
We come to think of 1t how bitterly
some Of The people who advocated
the sale Of futoxtcants ia Virginia stuI
retain their resentment against those
who were active Tn It's Adjustment.
1t is hardly surprising 10 know that
quite n number Of them appear to
feel that the greatest criminals per
mitted to be al liberty ara the men
and women who were djligent In the
suppression OF The tra4Fic.
They had long looked upon the use
az alcohol as "A privilege which was
essential 10 personal liberty. and they
were engrooved in the belief that no
man had the right to dictate regard
inr the habits IF another, or TO con-
stitute himself the qua rdian ~ an
onther's morals, For they regarded
then. as many Oh AheDl NO Ip4AS' N'A0
matter Of liquor Indulgence q question
Of personal morality. So they still re-
Gent the invnssa~, Of their rights" as
unjust and. In the eyes OF some, posi-
lively criminal In this .resentm ont
they display the most acrimonious
denunciation for those that brought
restraint upon their desires.
We knew a boy who was never be-
fore SO angry tn all his life AS when
his father deprived him of a toy pistol
which. exploded powder caps The
pistol had been made for boys 10 use.
and many other boys were ueing
them But this was only boy and
a toy pistol. besides he was subject
70 hts fathers control We knew "a
biz grown man whose family had to
commit him TO Jail TO prevent him
from drinking whiskey. That man
has never. forgiven his family nor the
magistrate who issued the mtttimus.
There was no elem emit OF selfshnoes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
Do You Eat Periodically?

It is patriotic duty to eat properly.
according to Mrs. Alice Peioubet Nor
ton. editor OF the Journal OF Home
Economics, and associated now with
the United States food administration.
This means eating regularly, slowly.
and cheerful1y. with emphasis on the
smile that accepts all forms of war
bread and sweetless desserts without
grumbling.
1T is not a patriotic boast 70 say
don't have time for lunch or T
swallowed my food whole Instead OF
a patriotic duty. It ia q betrayal of the
trust reposed In your common sense
and intelligence" declares Mrs. Nor
ton.
Eat properly; that is a patriotic
duty Let only an emergency inter
fere. and don't let that emergency oo-
cur often. We ought to boast that we
can accomplish our work so that we
have time for our meals, and II we
take time for our meals we can ac-
complish more work. 1t seems TO me-
that there has never been a time when
it liz so necessary for every one to he
at his best. mentally and physically,
and TO have poise both Of mind and
Of body. Half eaten. hurried meals
do not make for poise.
To-day one of the things we need
is speed, but we get more speed when
we can think clearly. and we think
clearly when our bodies are well. II is
only the genius who can keep busy
every minute without meals and prop
or rest and stu work effectively.
Many persons set such a pace that by
the end of the day they are excited
and hyaterical. When an emergency
comes they are most needed Their
nerves may break down under the
strain they have imposed upon them
selves. In America We often say. 7
am so busy We say so much about
ii that we mike ourselves feel hur-
rted just by talking And after all.
the busy is very much in our own
attitude
TT Is worth while occasionally even
10 sit stiIl and hold ones hands. We
need more of the serenity and peace
that come with quiet. Instead Of
speeding up we actually lose time If
we don't get certain amount of rec
reation. Even President Wilson goes
rolfing.
Smile while you cot. Don't grum-
hle about the food. The mental and
spiritual attitude counts for digestt-
hility, II you 20 to n lunch room and
complain about the food, or go home
and complain about the food that
whole spirit Is unfavorahle 10 diges-
ton"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
FREEZING NEWS NOTES,
Especial to The Richmond Virgtnian.
praaYyrr Va lima 2a---Mrs

Especial to The Richmond Virgtnian.
Freezing. Va, June 23.--Mrs,
Amanda Phipps. who has been III
for some time, la still confined TO her
room
Wesley Y. vanover, OF near Clint
wood, is visiting friends and relatives
near here.
Noah L. vanover has been visiting
his daushter, Mrs. Lily Cox, of near
Shelby Gap, Ky.
William M Beverly, of Jenkins,
Ky, ia visiting relatives at Freezing
Mrs. Julia w, Hanover is still on the
sick list, having been confined since
last winter.
James NJ. McTail has tust return
ed from Horn, KY. where he has been
visiting his brother, Tilden p. Nc
Fall
Mrs. Rebecca r. Willis, of Georges
Fork, visited friends here during the
week.
Fleetwood Fleming, OF Fleming
town. was at Freezing during the
week.
Mrs George N Mullins, OF Isom.
was Visiting friends here a day or so
since.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
THE THIRD TERM.

The Republicans are string Up a lot
OF noise about the mater Of presf-
dental third term. One George ",
Pepper. Republican politician OF
FhiIaxaelpi1 Ia, Ia greatly disturbed and
has gsarted the calArnitous warning
over the possible crisis that hangs
ovsr the nation In the event the
pAople should elecs the president for a
sAird term.
The long established policy of the
Anssr1can people is TO discourage q
third term. The object OF the rule ia
~ pfsvcnt too long continued party
n1snl in national affairs in order 10
- - far away as possible from the
1otne1pls OF autocracy.
~ ms people. however. want Mr.
1Jl3on Tor a third term. ii VIII take
1nars Peppers than grow in PhilAdel-
NnA - nrsvent T. 50 far Is tina pres.-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
THU KAISER AND TIE DEVIL.

TIM KAISER AND TIE DEVIL.
The kaiser called the devtl up
on the telephone one day.
The girl at central listened at
All they had 10 say
'IIollo." she heard the kaiser say.
la old man Sat home?
Just tell him it's Kaiser PtN
That wants him on the 'phone"
| The devil said hello" to Bill.
And Rtu said How are you.
I'm running here on Garth 10 hell
Now tell me what to DO
What can I do" the devil said.
My dear old Kaiser Bui7
If there is anything that I can DO
To help you. ! sure viii"
The kaiser said Now. listen.
And I will try to tell
The way that I am running
ON earth modern he'll.
I'VE saved for this for many years
And I've started out to kill:
That 1t VIII he a modern toh,
You leave il to Kaiser Bill
My army went through Belgium
Shooting women and children down,
We tore up ali her country.
We tore down every town;
My Zeps dropped bombs on cities,
killing both old and young,
And those the Zeppeltns didn't get
We're taken out and hung.
started OUT for Parts.
With the aid Of poisoned gas;
The Relgians. darn EN-, stopped me
AND wouldn't Let ma pass.
My submarines are devils
Why You should see them 6ght-~
They go sneaking through the sea-
And win sink ahfp on sight.
I was running things r. suit rae
When a man called Woodrow Wilson
Told me 70 so slow
He says to ma. Dear William.
don't want to make you sore.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30

don't Is personally concerned. 1t might
safely be said that under ordinary
circumstances, no, amount of argu.
nent could persuade him TO accept q
third term, believing. as he does. that
the precedent established By the old
presidents is q very wholesome thing
10 follow.
But matters have TRANSFERRED to alter
every precedent IN the history of the
republic. The very life OF the nation
Is in the trembling scales. and II 10
foolish at this time tn discuss proceed
ents In the election Of the commander
10 chief of ths army and navy The
TIRE tas r~s vaf come for the people
TO speak. II the war ia ended. and tns
peace asrang ements have been fipal-
ly adjusted when election time comes
around. Mr.. Wilson may be counted
on to decline TO consider another re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30

HEBREW ASSOCIATIONS
PICNIC TODAY.

The Young Women's Hebrew asso-
citation As giving an aIl-day picnic for
its members, members of the Young
Mems Hebrew association, and visit
ing military men at Bryan park, on
Sunday June 30. Luncheon. supper
and refreshments will be served by
the ladies. Those intending TO par
ticipate will be out by 10 A. NJ. ar
which time an early luncheon will be
served. Besides music and danctng
other interesting features have been
arranged, and a very enjoyable time
is assured. To get there, take the
Lakeside car. get off stop As. and
walk two squares.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
THE RICHMOND vIRGrNIAN
CAME LEE SOLDIER rs
SUICIDE IN PETER sBUR g

Especial to The Richmond Eirginian)
Petersburg, Va. June Give bster
". Thompson, twenty-four years old
son of NJ w. Thompson, prominent
farmer of Dinwiddie county residing
about six miles from Mckinney. was
found dead with a bullet wound In
his left breast with a pistol lying by
his side, in HIS room at the Central
Lodging house, over Nunnaliy's shoe
store on Sycamore street, about 1890
o'clock this morning.
Thompson was member NJ the
Fourth company. First infantry bat
TALON, replacement unit AT Camp Lee
and had been sent TO the camp about
three weeks ago by the local board
of Mckinney.
The young soldier came to the Gem
trail Lodging house about Q o'clock
Thursday night and retired TO his
room When the servants Attemp ed
to gain an entrance to the room this
morning the door WAS found locked
and IL was necessary 70 gain an en-
trance through the transom Thomp
son was found lying across the bed In
a pool Of blood with pistol lying by
his side.
Rev. Reed to Leave.
The Rev. Pembroke Reed, for the
past eight years rector Of st. John
| Episcopal church. Of this city. Will
leave the latter part Of July for Au-
rora, Ill. where he has accepted the
call as rector Of the Trinity Episcopal
church of that city.
VIII he Succeeded by Rev. osburn.
Rev. r r, cambridge, rector Of st,
pauls Episcopal church. nf this city
who recently resigned 10 enter the
United States army as chaplain, VIII
re succeeded here by the Rev. Herbert
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
city Officers Elected.


Nfa4or PnnuIn ~ The French ren-
eraf star draws a character portrait
Of General Foch. In this week New
Republic:
By the strength and uprightness Of
his character, az wen as by his great
intelligence and hts military science
Foch is the accomplished type or a
chief-a chief modest ana s'fhp!e
who shows himself only IN the Seri-
Gus hours wheh fespohsipliit u ~ ~
"Ihefs. ana VINO thSn tAHcs t'oin j." w..
'"SoA" 1..ll' -" -. > ; "'''' t. -
r." ra@.ta}9,, aas,,ttn rorso, ,rca
- $50 49, a~,,, nosftI,,a factr
-, uhtcn No wtf1 brtld hta Mans
,rnia ts - raaaon for ria rAonirin e.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
THOMAS DEANS PLEADS Nor Z
GUILTY OF MURDER OF wYEr

Winchester. Va. June 2s---Thouaxs
w. Dean was arraigned In the oircuix
court of Frederick county late yAo-
terday afternoon to anewer N M
dictment charging him with tbs nuFde
err of his wife, Mollie Dean. near Gcre
this county, on the night OF Juno Il
Dean pleaded not guilty and -
remanded TO Jail for trail at the oc4
tober term of court, no application
for bail being made The order VI
the court recites that the case Wa
continued until the October term on
motion Of the prisoner, through lia
counsel, Attorney Herbert 8. Lar.
rick.