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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
SAM LoYD's BRAIN FOOD
2 Minutes to Digest This.

Give me three ,keins Of ,llk and
four Of wofsled," said little Susie A.
,he placed II cents On the counter ot
HE dry goods shop ON the corner
That was the right amount 10 pay
Tor her purchase, bat thinking ,hr
had the right to DO little shopping
on her own account, after the style
Of her mother, she remarked ~
think ! will change my mind and
take four skeins oi silk and only
three Of wofstcd"
Then you are Just ! cent ,hy"
remarked the pleasant ,hopman. as
he held out his hand for another
penny
"Oh. no." said little Susie. a, she
skipped along with the goods, 4
think YOU are the one who is cent
,hv"
What was the price Of the silk and
wufdcd. since Susie, mother has
been charged cent IN the books is
q result Of the Transaction
Answer 10 No. 4lS.
OShaugnessy's promise Z, ul.
filled by giving the daughter one
seventh; mother two.soyenlhs and
the son louf-seyenlh'.
Copyright 1913 by Sam Loyd)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
Take Salts at first sign of
Bladder irritation or
Backache.

The American men and women must
guard constantly against Kidney trouble,
because we eat too much and all our
food Is rich. Our blood is filled with
uric acid which the kidneys strive to fill
ter out, they weaken from oyerwork,
become sluggish; the eiminative It's
sues clog and the result is kidney trou-
blc bladder weakness and a general de-
cline in health
When your kidneys feel like Jumps of
lead; your back hurts or the urine is
cloudy full of sediment or you are
obliged to seek relief two or three times
during the night; if you suffer with sick
headache or dizzy, nervous spells, scid
stomach, or you have rheumatism when
the weather is bad, get from your phar-
macist about four ounces OF lad Salts :;
take a tablespoonful in a glass of water
before breakfast for a few days and
your kidneys will then act fine. This
famous salts is made from the acid of
grapes and lemon juice combined with
llthia, and has been used for generations
to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys :;
TO ncutralizc the acids in the urine so it
no longer is a source OF irritation, thus
ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in
lure. makes a delightful effervescent
lithia-water beverage, and belongs in
every home, because nobody can make
a mistake by having a good kidney
flushing any time (Adv)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
Letters Existence
Is Not Denied

GENEVA, Friday April 1.-THE cv-
i'icncc Of the letter written hy Emperor
Charlie, 10 his brothrr.in-law, Prince
SlSlus OF Bourbon, which intlmatcd
that France might have peace, is not
contested by the Vienna newspapers.
who bad been prohibited from publish.
ing anything concerning It until today
At the same time. however they de-
clare that the letter as given out by the
French government. is a false version
and add that the real text never will be
published.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
Guards Too Slow;
Two Join Marines

Rudolph l. Ratllafi, freshman farmer
student at Oklahoma A. and NJ college,
Saltwater, home at Memo, and Ernest II.
Scruggs OF Minco, junior student at the
same college, were aWsng the original
students TO enroll in {. X Wcllborn's
band which has been accepted by Col
onel PcntecoSt as the regiment band for
the new Oklahoma national guard Tcgi-
nient. When they came here Thursday
they learned the government had stipu-
lated that this regimcnV was not TO 60
u Europe.
Yesterday the two college men ap-
piled at the navy recruiting station for
enlistment requesting that they be given
a chance TO go with a marine band.
They passed physical examinations and
were told to be ready to start for Great
Lakes training station, Chicago, in ten
days from yesterday
Ratzlafrs father was born in Ger
many. The boy has relatives IN Ger
many. His mother was English born.
His grandfather, H. A. Johnson ST., lives
at 10 West Sixteenth street Scruggs'
father was a Union soldier in the Civil
war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13

and by the time | had given her all the
attention she needed she looked even
brighter and more IN than usual. the
effect, ol course of the potent drops.
! was greatly relieved a. Tins. not only
on her account huf because otherwise
! won. s have tried 10 hroich the
subject that lay between us lof fear
OF exciting her undub
She didn't make n easy for me. how
ever and couldn't blame her She
had asked me TO dismiss Cousin Aga.
lha and take care ot her myself. yoic
ing her yearnlng l0r q daughter care
m such pllul words that II had wfunl
my heart 10 refuse her request Know
ing nothing of my promise 10 lilliar.
she, OF course, couldn't understand my
refusal and she had ever since con.
sistently shown her displcasure
Where Is KatcY she demanded
when strength To speak finally came
back TO her II thought Agatha alway,
arranged for her to he within call when
she went for her walks las she dared
to dl'obey when she know, the danger
| run IN being left alone"
| was relieved 10 observe some of the
old trucmcnce in her voice and man.
ner Mother Graham. meek and geu-
lie, is person | don't understand. and
for whose health and very lie fear.
When she exhibit, her old arrogance
! iecl as II she had been granted a
new lease ON life
Katie isn't 10 blame" returned
quietly "Shc was at her post hut I
told her Would come 10 YOU instead "
MAY ! ask the reason Tor this sud.
den interest in m"
Her tone held ,neering. icy for.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
Presents Solicited
for Those Who Wed
on New City Dam

Oklahoma City merchants are to be
solicited this week for presents which
will be given TO the couples that wed on
the wide top Of the new city dam April
p At least ten weddings will feature
the civic celebration which is to mark
the completion of the new dam
Howard Figg, assistant secretary OF
the Chamber of Commerce, is chlcl
"fixer' for the weddings, He is to pro-
vide the presents and to make arrange
mentS for the couples that are to be
made happy forever aftcrward by the
dam ceremony. Motor car dealers are
to provide spanking new automobiles
for the bridal couples use the day Of
the weddings
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
Letter Was Written
Before SIav Fall

AMSTERDAM, April ia dispatch
from Vienna TO the Irankiurter Zeitung
referring TO the disclosures made by
Premier Clemenceau IN respect 10 Aus
trian peace proposals. says, assuming
the existence of the emperor's letter, i
was written before the breakdown Of
Russia at a time when the war outlook
was quite different from today and when
a young, peace loving monarch might
take steps which today under entirely
allied conditions must appear in another
light"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
PENALTY CLAUSE
IS OMITTED FROM
SABOTAGE MEASURE

WASHINGTON. April 13.-Provi-
Iions in the sabotage bill, penalizing acts
obstructng production Of war materials,
were eliminated from the measure to-
day by the senate and house conferces.
The Conicrees also struck out the
clause permitting labor to strike for
higher wages, which the senate had
rejected.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
Farms Change Hands.

NORMAN, Okla. Aphl ~ (Spc.
Clal) Cleveland county farm, tin,
spring arc changing hand, rapidly
Three or more sales at farm, arc re
ported each week. some eighty acre
tracts bringing as high a, $1,000. The
average price is about $1,000 TO the
quarter section
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
WHOLE entente
knew or CHARLES
OFFER OF PEACE
Inter Allied Meeting Called 10
Discuss SiytuS' Letter

PARIS, April lj-Thc letter written
by Emperor Charles to Prince Slxlu,
Of Bourbon outlining the means by
which France might attain peace, was,
upon its receipt Immediately communl-
Gated 10 al Of Frances allies. says
the Petit pari,icn Il va, decided the
Petit Pansicu adds, az an inter allied
conference, which was held shortly
alterward that there was no occasion
10 act on the emperor, suggestion
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13

Miss Ellon Nathalie Matthews, who
has been appointed an assistant directos
Of the Child Labor division Of the
Inll'l states department Of labor, h
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13

a daughter Of former mayor Of Dsss
ton and has long been prominent % .
lecturer on economies and social lsgis-
lation.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13

Unpaid telephone bills for the month
of April are past due II not paid
by s p m. Of the 18th. service will be
discontinued Southwest Bell Tel &
Tel. Co.-Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13

mali,y that chilled mta'a sudden dash
oi ice water in my face might have
done But | was determined that M
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13

A Liberty Bond is not only the safest
but the most unscliish investment on
earth.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13

Saving dollars and wasting the lives
Of the boys in the trenches is poor bus
ness. Better invest in a Liberty Bond.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12

Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, it Is a sure sign that your lit.
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs a gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, listless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or Is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhea, full Of cold, give a
teaspoonful Of california Syrup Of
Figs" and in a few hours all the foul,
cOnstipated waste, undigested food
and sou bile gently moves out Of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have a we'll, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless "fruit laxative"
they love its delicious taste, and it
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a bottle Of
California Syrup Of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that it is made by the "Cali-
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
V-Continued.

"Are you crazy, or am /" he que
rtcd.
ayes, sir; delirious. It's this way,
sir; I've changed my mind, too"
"0h--l You hnvef"
"I've met the dearest, sweetest
OReii!y choked, then began again
"the dearest, loveliest-"
"Never mind the bird-calls--don't
coo! / get enough OF that at home.
Humph! 1t turned out better than l
thought. Why. II was positively ter
rtdcd when you walked In. / ought to
be offended, and I am, but Get out
while l telephone Elsa"
OTeilly spent that evening in writ
ing q long letter to Rosa Varona.
Other letters went forward by suc-
ceedlng posts, and there was no doubt
now that OReilly's pen was tipped
with magicl He tlngled when he re.
read what ne had written. He babe
Rosa prepare for his return and their
immediate marriage.
OReilly's love was unlimited; his
trust in the girl was absolute. He
knew, moreover, that she loved and
trusted him. This, to be sure, was a
miracle-a unique phenomenon which
never ceased to amaze him. He did
not dream that every man had felt the
am vague wonder.
And 90 the time passed rapidly. But,
strange to say. there came no answer
to those letters. O'Reilly cursed the
revolution which had made communl-
cation SO uncertain; at length he
-abled, but still the days dragged on
with no result. Gradually his impa-
thence gave way to apprehension.
Great was his relief, therefore, when
one day n worn, stained envelope ad-
dressed in Rosa's hand was laid upon
HIS desk. The American stamp, the
Key West postmark. looked strange,
but Her first letterl OReilly won
drred II his first letter to her could
possibly have moved her as this moved
him. He kissed the envelope where
TIER lips had caressed II In the sealing.
Then with eager fingers he broke 1t
open.
1t was a generous epistle, long and
closely written, but as he read his keen
delight turned to dismay, and when
he had turned the last thin page his
hruin was In widest turmoil. He
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12

him thlther. When he had finished his
tale Mr.. Enriquez Inquired:
"But how do you expect me to help
your"
II want your advice more than your
help. although you might tell me where
l can find CoIoLel Lopez"
Enrlquez eyed his caller keenly.
THAT information would be very well
worth having" said he. But. you I'M
derstand, we know little about what Is
going on In Cuba-far less than the
Spaniards themselves. I'm afraid I
can't help you"
"You don't take me for q SOY, do
your" Johnnie asked, with his friendly
grin.
"Ahi You don't look like one, but
we never know whom to trust. This
young lady In whom you are inter-
ested, who Is she"
Her name Is Varona; Miss Rosa
Varona."
oOI LuIlQucA AuiSou AIS UEOWS'
"Not by any chance the heiress to that
famous Varona treasurer"
Exactly !-if there Is such a thing.
Here! Read this. I want you to be-
lieve me-" Reverently he laid Rosa's
letter before her countryman. "Tm
not In the habit Of showing my letters
to strangers, butt guess that'll con-
vince you I'm not a spy"
He sat silently while the letter was
being read; nor was he disappointed in
the result. MI. Enriquez raised dark,
compassionate eyes to his, saying:
"This Is a touching letter, sir. I
thank you for allowing me to see 1t.
No, I don't doubt you now. Poor Cuba !!
Her sons must be brave, her daughters
patient"
"Welll You understand why I must
90 quickly, and why I can't chance de-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
CHAPTER VI.
The Quest Begins.

When O'Rcilly had finished his Sec
ond reading Of the letter there were
fresh blots upon the pltifully untidy
pages. II write nicely, only the ink Is
poor" "There Is little Of anything
here at Asensio's house" at is cold
before the dawn" Poor little
Rosa! He had always thought Of her
lis SO proud. SO h~igh.splrited. so play.
full, but another Rosa had written this
letter. Her appeal stirred every
chord Of tenderness. every impulse Of
chivalry In his impresslonable Irish ma
ture. 10 God! Come quickly. II you
love me-" He leaped to his feet; he
dashed the tears from his eyes.
Johuuie's preparations were con-
Quoted with vigor and promptitude
within two hours his belongings were
packed. He seized his hat and has
tened downtown to the Office Of the Gu
ban junta.
A businesSlike young man inquired
his errand. Johnnie made known q
part Of II, and then asked to see some.
one In authority. In consequence, per,
hapS, Of his Irish smile or of that per.
su~asiveneSs which he could render al,
most irresistible when he willed, 1t was
not long before he gained admittdnce
to the presence of Mr.. Enriquez, a dis.
tinguished, scholarly Cuban Of middl,
age.
o'Reilly plunged boldly into the
heart Of the matter which had brought
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
He Sat Silently While the Letter Was
Being Read.
FA@~N%Rs.

lay by going either to Matanzas or to
Havana. I want to land somewhere
farther east, and I want you to help
me to find Colonel Lopez"
Mr.. Enrlquez frowned thoughtfully.
"What l just told you is literally true"
he said at last. "We work In the dark
up here, and we don't know the where
abouts Of our troops. Butt have a
thought" He excused himself and left
the room. When he returned he ex-
planned: II don't have to tell you that
we are watched all the time, and that
for us to assist you openly would be
liable to defeat your purpose. But I
have just telephoned to a man ! can
trust, and I have told him your story.
He has relatives In Cuba and he agrees
to help you IL he can. His name Is
Alvarado." Writing IN address upon
a card, he handed it to O'Reilly. "Go
to him, tell him what you have told me.
and do as he directs, Another thing,
don't return here unless 1t Is neces-
sary; otherwise when you land In Cuba
you may have cause to regret It."
Doctor Alvarado, a high type Of the
Cuban professional man. was expect.
Ing O'Reilly. He listened patiently to
his callers somewhat breathless re-
cital.
"You do well to avoid the cities
where you are known" he agreed. "But
just how to reach the insurrectos-"
"If you'd merely give me q letter
saying I'm a friend"
The doctor promptly negatived this
suggestion. Surely you don't think |,
can be done as easily as that?" he In.
Quired. an the first place, wherever
you land, you will be watched and
probably searched. Such a letter, II
discovered, would not only end YOU
chances, but 1t would bring certain dis
aster upon those to whom 1t was writ
ten. My two brothers, Tomas and L.
nacio, reside In Cuba, and we all worl
70, the cause Of Independence In oul
own ways. I am fortunately situated
but they are surrounded by dangers
and ! must ask you 10 be e1tremel,
careful In communicating with them
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
Cause for MansIauohter.

1t was a Scottish gathering in one Of
the colonies, and what the playing Of
the one and only piper present lacked
In skill was made up in energy. At the
end Of a particularly strenuous out
burst, as the piper was taking a short
rest, n of the guests went up to him.
"That's capital" he said. THANK
you very much. Now would you mind
playing The Cock O. the North for
us?"
""The Cock O. the North! !" almost
shrieked the piper. Man, do We no
ken Ave bin playin' 1t for the last
quarter o. an 'oor?"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
Her Idea of Hanover.

Mary G. is nearly sever years Of
age, and has completed n year in
the Eggleston school at Madison.
To her grandmother she said:
Grandmother, what do you think Of
Hanover college"
II don't ynow; why do you ask.
Mary"
II mean what do you think of Han
yer college as a place for me to go to
school"
"Well, Mary, | think 1t will be some
time before you need to go to Han
over"
Mary replied: II don't think I'd like
1t. Daddy went to a picnic at Hanover
ana got nearly eaten up with CHG
gers,"-Indianapolis News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
oREILLY LEARNS OF ROSRs PLIGHT AND BUSHES TO
THE RESCUE WITH ALL POSSIBLE HASTE

synopss-Don Esteban Varona, a Cuban planter, hides his wealth
money. jewels and title deeds-n a well on his estate. The hiding
place Ia known only to Sebastian, a slave. Don Esteban's wife dies at
the birth of twins, Esteban and Rosa. Don Estaban marres the
avariclous Donna Isabel. who tries unsuccessfully to wiring the secret
of the hidden treasure from Sebastian. Angered at his refusal, she
urges Don Esteban to sell Evangeina, Sebastians daughter. Don
Esteban refuses. but In the course of a gambling orgte. he risks
Evangelina at cards and loses. Crazed by the loss of his daughter,
Sebastian kills Don Esteban and is himself killed. Many years pass
and Donna Isabel is unable to find the hidden treasure. Don Mario.
rich sugar merchant, seeks to marry Rosa. who has returned from
school In the United States. Johnnie ORelly. IN American, who loves
ROSA, wins her promise to wait for him until he can return from New
York. Donna Isabel falls TO death while walking in her sleep. Estebans
connection with the insurrectos Is discovered and he and Rosa are COM
PEELED TO fee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
CHAPTER VII,
The Man Who Would Know Life.

st&ss ' SNSetS ~ shtGa
Later that day O'Reilly set out to
r%econnoiter the city Of Neuvitas. BE
was followed, Of course~he had ex-
pected as much. and the circumstances
amused rather than alarmed him. But
when he returned to his hotel and
found that his room had been visited
during his absence he felt a hint Of
uneasiness. Evidently, al Doctor Al
varado had forecast, the authorities
were interested In him; and he had
further evidence of the fact when he
learned that the room next him was
occupied by the very nan who had
Swallowed him on the street. Inasmuch
as the Intervening wall was no more
than a thin partition, through which
his. very breathing could be heard,
while his every movement could doubt
less be spied upon O'Reilly saw the
need Of caution.
During breakfast, and afterward
throughout an aimleSs morning stroll,
O'Reilly felt watchful eyes upon him.
When he returned to his hotel he
found Mr.. Carbajal In the cafe con-
cocting refrescos for some military off,
GERS, who scanned the American with
bold, hostile glances. O'Reilly COM
planned to the proprietor Of q tooth
ache. He declared that something had
to be done at once, and inquired the
name and address Of the best local
dentist.
Mr.. Carbajal named several, among
them DR.. Tomas Alvarado. whereupon
his guest hurried away, followed at
4 respectful. distance b. the secre:
agent
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12

ltAouGht he must be dreaming. Could
IL DO that he had misunderstood any
lt&angf he turned to the beginning and
Attempted to read, but his hands shook
loo that he was obliged to lay the letter
lat upon his desk.
| ~ Dear Beloved: 1t is with difidence
"a hesitation that / a my pen in
|AAmA for ! fear you may consider me
forward In writing to you with
|ss4 solicitation.
go v-s ara refugees. Esteban and ]
~satcastA. living In the mani
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
Soothe itching ScaIps.

On retiring gently rub spots Of dam
druff and itching with Cuticura Oint-
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. For free
samples address, "Cuticura, Dept. x,
Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap Is, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12
Soldier In a Harem.

II am in a harem," writes Private
John Wallace Davis Of the London
Irish Rifles to his uncle. "Of course,
the ladies have gone, but it is an
earthly paradise. For con~valescence
they have sent me to the sultan Of
Egypt's Alexandria seat.
my bedroom has white and gold
fittings, and the royal arms are EN-
blazoned ove my bed. There Is a
gorgeous reading room with u mar
BILE floor, and divans with round long
cushions, and we have a small army
OF Egyptians to wait on u.s."
The last straw that put the camsl
down and out had a mint julep at the
other end of 1t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12

Esteban and Rosa feel secure
In their hiding place unaware
that cueto's treaehery 10 bring.
ing upon them q new and moro
terrible danger. Don't miss thIa
development, which 10 disclosed
In the next instaliment
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-12

Cultivate the habit Of meeting folks
With a show Of friendllness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

Wool V e ur
with a large cape
collar edged with
beaver fur fab
rio
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
ALI Kinds of whlskers.

Wllskers are a variable side issue.
The closely trimmed whisker. descend
ing to the lobe of the ear on an other
wise clean-shaven face, was long a ia
vorite among sporting men. Worn
lower down the jaw. the whisker
changes character and develops into
"mutton chops" that blossom | n q
bushy manner. Still more pronounced
are "Picadilly weepers" Of the LORD
Dundreary kind. This last and the
mutton chop are worn with a mus
taehe. while John Bull shayes es'
anything except his mixers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

Company. here today. shot sEd asri-
ously wounded him and escaped with
the weeks payroll, reported to
amount 10 $4,000.
Brown was taken to the Massachu-
sets General Hospital in Boston.
Brown and two companions were
in an automobile on their way from
a bank to the foundry when the hold
up men jumped from a limousine and
shot at them. When Brown showed
signs OF resisting one of the men
fred and the paymaster was wound
ed, probably fatally. He received two
bullet wounds in the chest. The
thieves grabbed the bag holding the
money, disabled Browns car and
made of in their own