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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-02-16

This is the third life insurance
company to he organized In oklahoma
and the first for Tulsa. Located in
the heart % great agricultural sec
ton. recognized as the financial CEN
ter OF the state and the oil capital OF
the world, Tulsa now aspircs to be
come a leader in the insurance world.
While Tulsa rs within l2 hours by
ran Of all points expected 10 be
covered at this time by her first In
surance company. the name aud trade
mark as wen as the statements Of its
ciganizers Indicate that the Atlas
company asplrcs '1 "a world wide
business later.
OffgeE uf the tuppuy haze been
opened in The pslsce building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
''Conlradc Abram'
Then a Mystery

In those days new names came to
the surface. New people appeared who
became the talk of Pctrogrsd, and
consequently of the rest Of the coun
try. One frequently came across the
name of "Comradc Abram."
"Comrade Abram" was spoken Of as
a striking orator, enjoying an over
whelming influence among the working
men. He captivated the masses with
the passionate appeals and sweeping
watchwords which he was wont to hurl
at them, kindling them with his own
enthusiasm. At that time it was still
dangerous to come out under ones own
name, for it was possible-and very
soon it proved TO be the casefor the
police to Qucll the revolution. and the
first to pay the penalty would, Of
course, be the leaders and instigators.
Besides, the orators naturally came to
the masses under those names by which
they had previously been known in
their illegal, clandestine activities. But
to the great masses. who were bccom-
ing more and more attracted TO poll
ties" the new crop Of agitatora was IN
expected.
"Comyade Abram" Who nigh. he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

Bolshevik
Mystery Man
Commander in Chief Known
10 Revolutionists Since
The Upheaval Of 1905 as
"Comrade Abram
BY Ossip Dynow
Russian Author and Journalist

7NHE October days Of 1905 wero in
Russia days Of intense hope; the
entire country was engulfcd in T.
"avo OF rcstlessncss, anticipating a
miracle; the great nation was all ari
tatlon and expectation. Overhead, there
mad already begun to shine tho carly
t'mld rays of the dawning sun OF free
dom, and it seemed that yet a while
and Russia would cast off her hated
chains OF bondage.
The intelligcnzia, the workmcn, the
students, and even sections Of the army
showed discomfort. Gatherings OF all
sorts, meetings, conferences and con-
vcntions were held both secretly and
publicly. Agony and blood accompanied
the birth of the Russian revolution.
Petrograd, the heart Of the en-
pirc, the head of Russia, was, Of course,
the centre Of unrest. The rest of the
country with bated breath followed the
capital. The students, who went hand
finland with tho workmcn, and who
we're the standard bearers OF cnlight-
cnmcnt, went out on strike. Sessions
in all the universities were suspended;
the auditoriums and lecture rooms
we're taken up from morning till late
at night by meetings at which thou
sands upon thousands Of people came
to hear the happy word, Freedom
Mass meetings were also held in the
environs Of the capital, where the
workmen's quarters were located;
which constituted, as it were, the main
stay Of the revolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Bill Came
Back With
A Black Eye

and in his hand he carried the precious
can of milk. We asked no questions.
but opened the can. just as VIC were
going to pour it out, Happy buttcd
in and said it should be mixed with
water; he ought to know, because his
sister back in Blighty had baby, and
she always mixed water with its milk.
We could not dispute this evidence,
SO water WAS demanded. We could not
use the water in our water bottles,
as it was not fresh enough for our
new mate. Happy volunteered to get
some from the we'll, that is. if we would
promise not to feed his royal high
ness until he returned. We promised,
because Happy had proved that he
was an authority on the feeding Of
babies. BY this time tho rest of the
section were awake and were crowding
around US, asking numerous questions,
and admiring our newly found friend
Sailor Bill took this opportunity to
tell of his adventures while in quest
Of the milk.
IL had fair wind, and the passage
was good until I came alongside the
quartcrmastcr's shack, then the sea
got rough. When got aboard,
could hear the wind blowing through
the rigging Of the supercargo (quartcr-
master sergeant snoring), SO was
safe. set my course duo north to
the ration hold, and got my graphing
irons on cask of milk, and came
about on my homcward bound passage,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
He Was
Tied To a
Gun Wheel

would be tied to the wheel of timber.
During these two-hour periods jim
would be at Bill's feet, and no matter
how much VIC coaxed him with choice
morscls Of food he would not leave un-
til Bill was united. When Bill was
loose Jim would have nothing to do
with him-just walked away in con-
tempt. Jim respected the Kings regu-
lations, and had no use for defaultcr2.
At a special meeting held by the sec
ton Jim had the oath Of allegiance
read to him. He parked his consent, so
we solcmnly swore him in as a soldier
Of the Imperial British Army, fighting
for King and country. Jim made
better soldier than any one Of US, and
died for his King and country-dicd
without d whimper CT complaint.
From the village We made several
trips to the trenches; each time jim
accompanied us. The first time under
fire he put the stump of his tail be-
tween his legs, but stuck to his post
When carrying in" if We neglected
W give Ji!u SoIHeIIlHE W carry ne
would make such noiso barking that
VIC soon fixed him up.
Each day Jim would pick out lic-
fcrcnt man of the section to follow. Hc
would stick to this man, eating and
sleeping with him until the neNt. day
and then it would be some one clse's
turn. When a man had Jim with him
it seemed as if his life we're charmed
No matter what he went through he
unuld como out safely We looked uunn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

wheel, because ran nose on into him,
caught him on the rail, amidships.
Then it was rcpel boardcrs, and it
started to blow big guns. Ills first
shot put out my starboard light, and
| kceled over. I was in the trough
Of the sea, but soon rightcd, and then
it was stern chase, with me in the
lead. Getting into the open sea,
made a port tack and hove to in this
cove with the milk safely in tow"
Most Of US didn't know what he was
talking about, but surmiscd that he
had got into a mix-up with the quar-
tcrmastcr sergeant. This surmise
proved correct.
just as Bill finished his narration,
loud splash WAS heard, and Happy's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
We Heard
Happy Call
For Help

few unintclligiblc words intcrmixed
with blub! blub! blub. and no more.
We ran to the we'll, and away down
we could hear an awful splashing
Sailor Bill yelled down: "Look out be-
low! Stand from under; bucket COM
ing" With that he loosed the wind
lass. In few seconds a spluttering
voice from the depths yelled to Us,
"Haul away"
1t was hard work hauling him up
We had raised him about ten feet from
the water when the handle of the wind
lass got loose from our grip and down
went the bucket and Happy. A loud
splash came to US, and, grabbing the
handle again, we worked like Trojans
vollcy Of curses camc from that we'll
which would have shocked Old Nick
himself
When VIC got Happy safely out he
was sight worth seeing. lie did not
even notice US. Never said word,
just filled his water bottle from the
water in tho bucket and went back to
the billet We followed. My mess tin
was still sending O S.
Happy, though dripping wet, silently
fixed up the milk for the dog. In ap-
petite the dog was close second to
Hungry Foxcroft. After tapping all
he could hold our mascot closed his
eyes and his tail ceased waggns
Sailor Bill took a dry flannel sh.ro
from his pack, wrapped the dog in it
and informed US:
me and my mate arc going below
so the rest of you lubbcrs battcn down
and turn in."
"o all wanted the honor Of sleeping
with The dog, but did not dispute Sailor
Bills right to the privilege. BY this
time the bunch were pretty sleepy ane
tired, and turned in without much
coaxing, as it was pretty near day
break.
Next day VIC figured out that pcrhap.
one Of the French liddies had put tho
dog in the grain bin and in the ex-
element Of packing up and leaving
had forgotten he was there.
Sailor Bill Was given the right TO
christen our new mate. He called him
Jim. In a couple Of days Jim came
around all right and got very frisky
Every man in the section loved that
dog.
Sailor Bill was court martiallcd for
his mix-up with the quartcrmastcr SER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
He Went
Over the Top
And Died

L
Over the Ton lence, listening to
AIN. the Jews harp.
0 Lieu Honey claimed
----------------------' that Jim had n
soul for music, which was more than
nc would say about the rest Of US.
Once, at daybreak, we had to 20 over
the top in an attack. A man in the
section named Dalton was selected bv
Jim as his mste in this affair.
The crew Of gun No. 2 were to stay
In the trench for. overhead fire pur-
poses, and, if necessary, to help rcpel
probable counter attack by the
enemy. Dalton was very merry and
hadn't the least fear or misgiving as
to his safety, because Jim would BE-
with him through it all.
In the attack Dalton, closely fol-
lowed by Jim, had got about sixty
yards into No Mans Land when Jim
was hit in the stomach by bullet.
Poor old Jim topplcd over and lay still.
Dalton turned around, and just as he
did so VIC saw him throw up his hands
and fall face forward.
key Honey, who was No. 3 on our
gun, seeing Jim fall, scrambled over
the parapet, and through that rain of
shells and bullets raced to where Jim
was, picked him up, and, tucking hin.
under his arm, returned to our trench
in safety. If he had gone to rescue .
wounded man in this way he would
have no doubt been awarded the Vic
torla Cross. But he only brought in
poor, bleeding, dying Jim.
Ikcy laid him on the fire step along
side Of our gun, but we could not at
tend to him because we had important
work to do. So he died like soldier,
without look Of rcproach for our
heartlcss treatmcnt-jus watched our
every movement until his lights burned
out After the attack what was left Of
our section gathered around Jim's
blood-stained body. There wasn't a
dry eye in the crowd.
Next day We wrapped him in a small
Union Jack belonging to Happy, and
laid him to rest, soldier Of the KING
We put little wooden cross over
his grave which read:
PRIVATE JIM
MACHINE GUN COMPANY
KILLED IN ACTION
April. 10, 1916
a DOG WITH A MANS HEART
Although the section has lost lot, OF
men Jim is never forgotten.
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cut. 1 got the ace Of clubs. Sailor Bill
was stuck with the five Of diamonds.
Upon this he insisted that it should be
the best two out of three cuts, but we
overruled him, and he was unanimously
elected for the job.
With $50 long, mates, Pm going
aloft," he started toward the ladder,
with the candle in his hand, stumbling
over tho sleeping forms of many. Sun
dry grunts, means and curses followed
in his wake.
AS soon as he started to ascend the
latter "tap-tap-tap' could be heard
from the grain bin. We waited in fear
and trembling the result Of his
mission. Hungry was encouraging him
with, "Chcero, mate, the worst is yet
to come
After many pauscs Bill reached tho
top Of the ladder and opened the door.
We listened with batcd breath. Then
he shouted:
BLAST my headlights, if it amt
poor dog! Come alongside, mate; you're
on a lee shore and in sorry plight"
Oh, what relief those words were
to US.
With the candle in one hand and
dark object under his arm, Bill returned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
The Dog That
Died on Duty
ARTICLE ELEVEN

Sergeant .Artt,4r Guy Empey, o,1-
thor Of "Orer the Top" has 4Uom has
place as one Of the most viuid aud
picturesque aOa-iters Of tho Great
War. IN his series Of articles, pub
'ishcd exclusively IN Nc,o York az
The Tribune, he tells Of his oaum ca
rcd experiences and thrilling ad-
centuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Other Fine Offerings for Tuesday

An Extraordinary Grocery Sale Includes Priscilla
Coffee at Csc. h., from SIC. h.
Third coor, West Bldg.
500 BIouscs at $l.25, from 1898
Women's Handsome Dresses at $l7.9S. Were
S32.5O to S59.7S. Second floor, Central Bldg.
Women'S Fur Goats at $685. from $225.
Second floor, Central Bldg.
100 Misses Silk Dresses at $16.98.
floor. Bldg.
5000 Pairs OF Women's Stockings at Ice. pair
Street floor. Central BldE
New Sports Skirts Special at 1886.
Second floor, Central Bldg.
100 La Ressta Corsets at $2.9s.
Second floor. East BIG
Won1ens Terry Robes at 81. "a, from $3.50.
Eeggee Balcony. Entrance Street floor Central Bldg
Womens Shoes, $685. pair, from $s.95.
Second floor West Bldg
Womens Chamolsctte Gloves, 73c pair, from csc.
womcns Handbags at $l;ss; Were 49,: n,,
Marie Antolnettc Curls, $l.45a Set. Special;
Solid 4o-k. Gold signet Rings Misses and Boys
sizes, at TIC. We're &c. to sts5.
Special: Boys Washable Suits at $l:2s.
Kirkman's Borax Soap in Boxes OF 100 bars at
$3.50. Subway floor East Bldg
5000 Boxes Of Stationery, Boxes for IS 49,,
Geo. A. Clark'S Q. N. T. Spool Cotton, 46c. doZ,
from, 6oc Street floor. Livingston Bldg
27-nch SILK Striped voiles, 2ee. Yard.
Subway floor West Bldg
Fancy Sateens at lec. yard, from 800 yard:
Street noor Fulton st. Bldg.
Cotton FiIet Laees at &c. yard, from Sc.
too-Piecc Nippon China Dinner Sets at 21.50,
from $685. Subway Bldg.
VIM Rogers Silver-Plated Tea Spoons, $1.lO halt
dozen, from $1.75. Subway door. Central Bldg
Stamped Centerpieces at 24c. We're 43c.
Third floor, Central Bldg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
w yE were machine gunners of
w the British army stationed
Somewhere in Franco" and

Somewhere in France" and
had just arrived at our rest billets, sf-
ter weary march from the front line
sector.
The stable we had to sleep in was an
old ramshackle affair. absolutely over
run with rats-great, big, black fell
lows, who used to chew up our leather
equipment, eat our rations and run
over our bodies at night German gas
had no effect on these rodents, in fact,
they seemed to thrive on it. The floor
space would comfortably accommodate
about twenty men lying down, but when
thirty three. including equipment, were
crowded into it it was nearly unbcar-
able.
The roof and walls were full Of she'll
holes. When it raned q constant drip,
drip, drip was in order. We we're so
crowded that if fellow was unlucky
enough (and nearly all of US in this
instance were unlucky) to sleep under u
hole, no had to grin and bear it. 1t
was like sleeping beneath shower
bath.
At one end OF the billet, with lad
der leading up to it, was q sort Of grain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

voice came to US.
1t sounded very far
OF:
"Hclp. I'm in the
we'll! Hurry up, I
can't swim!" Then
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
1t Was Too
Weak To
Stand

1t couldn't stand. But that look in it's
eycs~-Just gratitude, plain gratitude.
It's stump of tail was pounding
against my mess tin, and sounded just
like message in the Morse code
Happy sworc THAT it was sending
to US.
VIC were like lot of school children:
every one wanted to help and make
suggestions at the same time. Hungry
suggested giving it something to cat,
while key wanted to play on his in
formal Jews harp, claiming it was a
musical dog. Hungry's suggestion met
our approval, aud there was general
scramble for havcrsacks. All VIC could
muster was some hard bread and a bic
piece Of cheese.
His nlbs- wouldn't cat bread. and
also refused the cheese, but not be-
tore shifting at it for a couple of
minutes. | was going to throw the
cheese away, but Hungry said he would
take it. I gave it to him.
We werc in quandary. 1t was owl
dent that the dog was starving and in
very weak condition. Its skin was
Iaccratcd all over, probably from the
bites Of rats. That stump Of tail
Kept sending q S against my mess
TIN. Every tap went straight to our
hearts. We would get something to cat
for that mutt il wo were shot for it,
Sailor Bill volunteered to burslarizc
the quartcrmastcr's stores for a can Of
unswcctened condensed milk, and left
on his pcrious venture He vas gone
about twenty minutes. During his abb
sence, with the help Of bandagc and
capsule of Iodine, we cleaned the
wounds made by the rats. have
bandagcd many d wounded Tommy, but
never received the amount Of thanks
that that dog gave with its eyes.
Then the billet door opened and Sail
or Bill appeared. lie looked like the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

On account Of the illness of Mr..
Empcy the final article Of this series
will appear on February II, instead
Of next Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

be! 1t was provoking mystery. The
name of Abram purely Jewish 49,
seemed to force conclusion that he
was a Russian Jew dcmagoguc. But
this was rank deception scheme, to
a certain extent, to foil the cncmy's
counsel. If Jewish revolutionarics glad
~ assumed Christian names (witncss
Steklov), a Christian, on the other
hand, might choose to conceal his idcn-
tlty under the name Of Abram
One evening | went in the company
OF friend rcvolutionist to make the
acquaintance Of this mysterious Com
radc Abram." 1t was not without diff
Guilty that we passed through the heart
of the. city and got out to the suburb
beyond the Narova Gate, where the
this time the strike was in full swing.
There we're no trains running, few
cabs TO be seen, and tho journey in
general was not without danger. Soon
there appeared fences and unpaved
streets, and in the place Of the stone
and brick cdiiccs of the capital small,
sorry looking frame cottages Of the
Workmen. The lanterns gave but dim
illumination. Many Of them were over
turned and smashed.
1 he workmcn went in masses to the
main building Of the Putilov plant;
various suspicious individuals sneak
'ngly trailed along. These were spies.
Occasionally one would sec the pitiful
l'gurc or gorodovoi 4 member Of the
local policc), who cut q ridiculous fig
ure in his helplcssness
When VIC entered the largo hall it
was filled far beyond normal capacity.
Every inch of available space was &C.
cup,cd by standees; they stood on the
brick stove, on the window sils; some
even hung onto the doors. Through all
truth indiscriminately VIC cndcavored
to get near the platform. The air was
suffocating and the commotion Of the
mass prevented one from hearing his
own voice. Suddenly Il deafcning re-
port was heard, as il thunder had de-
scended in tho midst of the hall. All
eyes were drawn to the yellow plat
form. "Comrade Abram" appeared
To be frank, | was somewhat disap-
pointed. On the platform stood man
slightly below average height, bow
nothing out of the ordinary. About
him there was something that suggest
cd stubbornness; | would say some
thing maniacal. 1t was not hard to sec
in him the true native Of Southern
Russia.
"Comradc Abrams" voice was strong,
harsh, dominccring, and could be heard
in the rcmotcst hooks of the huge audi
forum. ct may be Of interest to note
tho curious fact that practically all the
Bolshevik leaders possess powerful,
stentorian voices.)
"Comradc Abram" violently attacked
the Cadet party, which enjoyed great
popularity throughout the country.
Especially did Miliukoff, Raditcheff,
Nabokoff and Vinavcr como in for their
share Of the orators dcnunciation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

Slightly Imperfect Full Size White Crochet Bed
spreads, Fine Values at $3.50.
ra ,,,. Subway floor. Bldg
o9c. White Gabardne Suiting at 44c. yard.
- Street floor Livingston Central Bldg.
Fl inch Organize Founcings at $l.2s yard
r., Street floor. Central Bldg
81 .o4 each. subwa, moor west isdx
HornIeSs Talking Machines at $3.50, from So so.
~, Fourth floor Music Bldg
Electric Lamps, $6.98 to SIS. Were $40 % TO sto3.
=. Third floor, Bldg
Mems and Women's Umbrellas at SIC.
Street floor, Central
v, ODD Table Cloths, of Linen, $3.50 to $lo.ss.
Were $3.50 to $3.50
Street floor Livingston ST.. Ess. Bldg
Printed Jutc Velvet Carpets 85c. yard, from oSc
Window Shades, ssc. each, from ST.
Clearance of Framed Mirrors at $685. to 324.1s.
were So.95 to $685. Fifth floor. Central Blds
Satin Ribbons at &c. to 4sc.; onethrd below
regular. floor. East gag
Films Developed for Sc. roll
Street floor Livingston Bldg
Cutcura Soap at &c.; Pears UnScened Soap lOc
from i4c. floor. East Bldg
1000 Novels loc ca. Were 25o and more.
600 Windsor Ties at lsc floor central Bldg
Women's Swiss Ribbed Vests in regular and extra
sizes, at &c. Street floor. Central
ChlldrenS Kniokerbookcr Drawers at 39c.
Eas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

gcant and got
seven days field
punishment No. l.
This meant that
two hours each day
for a Wock he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

and deposited in
our midst the sor-
ricst looking spcci-
men Of a cur dog
you ever set eyes
on. 1t was so weak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03
Detained for
Social Revolution

His was the old song of the bourgeois
against whom the masses must fight
for life and death. The orator aroused
the mass Immediately TO start social
revolution the very thing which
Leninc and Trotzky arc now doing in
Russia. In the course Of bis speech
"Comrado Abram" worked himself into
pounded with his fist against the table,
no swung his hands, and his eyes gilt
tered. The audience was moved; thun-
dcrous plaudits accompanied every one
Of his sweeping phrases. "Comradc
Abrams" success was overwhelming.
soon learned that under the pscu-
donymc f"Comradc Abram" was hid
den certain S. Krylenko, the very
Krylenko who is now commander in
chief of the Russian armies and is ne
gotiating peace terms With Germany.
Krylcnko is a Little Russian by
birth. He is middle aged and has
little connection with military affairs
From his youth he dedicated himself
to politics, and has always been OK
posed to the joint suspicion Of the
workingmen and the police. Abroad
he belonged to the Leninc circle, and
was one Of the stanchest protagonists
of extreme socialism. His popularity
prevails chiefly among the city pro-
gcnzia are alien to him, if not hostile
krylenko is a daring and fearless
man. He is one of those typical Rus
SLAMS of whom the great psych ologist
Dostoievsky said: "Not he digests the
idea, but the idea dgests him." He
took a personal part in the uprising
of the Black Sea feet (the case Of
Lieutenant SchmidD. and was one OF
the leaders of the Sveaborg rebellion
of sailors. His hatred of the bour-
geoisie is so great that he most We
hemently advocated a boycott of the
Duma, the first Russian parliament,
on the ground that it was Il bour-
geois institution.
After the year 1905. with the advent
Of the notorious "Stolypin Days"
"Comradc Abram" disappeared and
nothing WAS heard from him.
Lately he has again come to the
surface of Russian life. but under his
real name "Comradc Abram," who
furously attacked Miliukoff. has be-
come Commander in Chief Krylenko.
in the face of England, France, Amer
lea .
Guam diu?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

bin, with q door in
it. This place was
the headquarters Of
our guests, the rats
Many a stormy cab
met meeting was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-03

wreck of tho He's
perus,uniform torn,
covered with dirt
and -four, and a
beautiful black eye,
but ho WA smi]inc