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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11

An ambitious colored man had quit
his job and was being granted a new
one with another concern, when his
employer asked him il he could be ready
to commence work in two weeks. He
replied FL fear dat il would be diff
cult for ne to be ready in two weeks,
but could be ready in one week shore.
"Uow's that" a,kc his employer
well, in ono week can finish de
garden work" was his answer, but
il is home one week more de missus
would he rushh' me into Dc middle OF
house clcanin'"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
The Real PuIKle.

Father Occurring wild son)-Suppose
! Should be taken away suddenly, what
would become of you?
Son-Oh, I'd be here, guv-nor The
question is, what would become OF you'
Boston Transcript.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11

We'll, did he pay you1" asked the
wife Of a dentist who had been to col
lect a bill for f. Il of false teeth
that he had made for a man almost a
year before
PAY me2" growled the dentist "No;
only did he refuse to pay me, but he
acually had the effrontery to gnash
at me-wth my teeth"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11

Eliza Weatherby; No. 2, Nellie Baker
Peasei No. ;, Maxine Ellictti No, T.
Edna Goodrich; No. S. Margaret (also
known on the stage as Mauoriel Par-
rett Moreland New York World. -
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
De MoTtibus.

Upon the recent death in a western
town OF a politician, who at one time
served his country in very high leg
islative place, a number Of newspaper
men were collaborating on an obituary
notice.
what shall we say Of the former
sena,ori" asked one of the men.
"Oh, just put down that he was al
ways faithful to his trust
And" queried a cynical member Of
the group Shall We mention the name
Of the trust St1"-Puck
--wsa
The passing in OF the income tax
means the passing out Of the Potsdam
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
How to Acquire Hair Beauty

You can enjoy delightful sham
poo with very little effort and for
very trihing cost. if YOU get from
your druggists a package OF Can
throx and dissolve teaspoonful in
cup OF hot water This makes
full cup OF shampoo LIQUID enough
so IL is easy 10 apply il TO all the
hair instead OF just the top of the
head. Your shampoo is now ready.
Just pour a little at a time on the
scalp and hair until both are en-
tirely covered by the jaintily per
funnel preparation that thoroughly
dissolves and removes every bit Of
dandruff. excess oil and dirt After
rinsing the hair dries quickly with
a fiuniness that makes IL seem
heavier than II is and takes on d
rich luster and softness that
makes arranging II pleasure. adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23

which ne said stirred up a hornets
nest. he declared she saw further
opportunity 10 spread disloyalty in
an interview which a reporter toned
down Enraged, ne said. when she
saw her seditious declarations mis-
quoted, she dictated and sent the
signed letter Of cOrrec. on. on
which the indictment was based.
Free Speech Also Issue.
In replying Mr. Stedman asserted
the liberty OF speech and the length
90 which citizen may go in crit
icizing the government in war time
was the principal issue involved He
declared Mrs. Stokes chief concern
was that the war might not accom-
plish the purposes for which Amer
lea entered IT, He argued that the
government must prove motive on
each count Of the indictment and
an interview with "A reported toned
20 create mutiny and insubordina-
ton
Expression OF opposition 10 the
government he said. was directed
against those in power in the gov
eminent and was moreover an ex-
PRECISION Of opinion rather than fact
based on Mrs. Stokes reading Of
statistics indicating that vast profits
were being made out Of war indus
tries. Whether these figures were
correct did not matter. ne said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
Every Ship Yard
Asked to Speed
Up Construction

WASHINGTON. May 23.-Every
ship yard in the United States was
asked by telegraph Wednesday night
10 speed up production and make
July 4 the greatest ship launching
day in the history OF the world.
Commissioner COlty and Charles NJ
Schwab. director general Of the
emergency fleet corporation. will be
in San Francisco for the launching
OF nine ships in yards there.
Some OF the vessels will be de
stroyers for the navy and other
steamers for the emergency fleet
corporation, the launchings being a
significant reminder OF the overseas
traffic under convoy. which is play
ing 50 great a part in the world
war.
Chairman Hurley is disposed 10
make the liberty launchings" "A
series OF notable celebrations i'm all
yards as "A peculiarly fitting way to
commemorate the signing Of the
Declaration Of Independence Pres't
Wilson may he asked TO participate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
ATTENDANCE AT OFFICERS
TRAINING CAMPS Is POOR

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Reports
received at the war department from
commanders of a fourth series of
reserve officers training camps
show a total attendance materially
below that expected. Less than
u 900 men have reported for in
struction. although provision had
been made for $500.
The fact that national army d.
visions are far below their proper
strength is given as the reason for
the failure Of the camps TO reach
the size desired. II is probable that
authority for supplemental selec-
tons will be given division COM
manders.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
MISHAWhKA MAN
GIVEN HONOR
NJ. w. Mix Chosen Vice PreSI-
dent of National ManufaC-
turerS' Association.

NEW YORK. May 2S.-After
pledging devotion TO the American
Flag. "and the authority and princi-
pies il represented" and listening TO
addresses on the governments ac-
t.vities in settling industrial dis
putes and esta blishing vocational
schools 10 re-educate disa bled SOL
diers. the National Association of
Manufacturers elected vice presi-
dents for eleven states and conclud-
ed a three day convention here We'd
nesday night.
Vice presidents chosen include:
NJ. W. Mix, Mishawaka, Ind.
1t was announced that a president
to succeed the late Col. George Pope
will be elected by the board Of dele
gates tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
OFFERS TO BUILD
GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

WASHINGTON. May 23.-On be
half of the Beth Israel hospital in
New York, Rep. Seigel of New York
Wednesday offered to the war and
navy departments to build a ST.
25O,OOO hospital for either depart
ment on the square block in New
York city bounded Ivy Second av.,
Livingston place and E. 18th and
18th SITS. The hospital would be
equipped with 500 beds The gov
eminent would have sole use and
control Of it during the war or af-
terward.
Both departments took the offer
under adviSement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
Noted Indiana
Woman Writer
Called By Death

ROCKFORD, Ind, May 2G.-Mrs.
Juliet V Strauss, known through
out Indiana as newspa per and
magazine writer under the sigma
ture. The Country Contributor. !"
died at her home here this evening
She had been in A hospital at Craw-
louisville for some time but was
brought home recently when il was
thought that her condition would
improve.
Mrs. Strauss was the wife of Isaac
n. Strouse, pu blisher of the Rock
vile Tribune She had always used
what she considered the original
spelling of her husbands name,
while he used the more modern
spelling.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
COMPLETION OF PLANTING
HAS A BEARlSH EFFECT

CHICAGO, May 23.-ASsertiOns
that planting would for the most
part be completed within week
had a bearish effect Wednesday on
corn The market closed unsettled.
= 20 IA net lower with June
S1.4OIz to So oats declined - a .
20 pa net. The outcome in pro-
visions varied from yesterday :
finish TO seven cents down.
Throughout the day the nearness
OF the end Of the planting period
served TO weaken the corn market
Reports that the last dry spot had
been removed from the grain belt
led TO downturns in the oats mar
ket
Provisions were higher with hogs
but realizing sales caused reac-
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
NEGRO SHOT TO DEATH
IN FIGHT WITH POLICE

VALDOSTA. Ca. May 23.-Sid-
ney Johnson, Negro accused of
completely in the murder Of Hamp-
ton Smith. a Brooks county farmer
was shot to death Wednesday night
in a fight with the police on the out
skirts OF Naldosta. Three whites
were wounded. including Chief Of
Police Dampier. Four Negroes al
ready have been lynched as the re-
suit of the Smith killing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
GRADUATION

Graduation portraits are an eS-
sential part OF the graduation pc
riod because Of their sentimental and
historical value.
We are specialists i'm graduation
portraiture and As we can assure
you of highly artistic and satisfac-
tory results, we solicit an opportun-
ity to serve YOU. The Mcdonald
Studio. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
SENATE PASSES NAVAL
APPROPRIATION BILL

WASHINGTON, May 23.-In
record breaking time of four hours
the senate Wednesday passed with
out a roll call the naval appropri-
alton bill carrying s1.61o. 900, 900.
The measure increased about $226.-
600. 900 over the house authorize
ton. now goes to conference.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
OUR BEAUTY PARLoRs.

open evenings by appointment. For
facial MASSAGE. manicuring etc. We
can help YOU make yourself more
attractive. Why not call and try a
few OF our treatments? Many OF
your friends have improved their
appearance, almost renewed their
youthfulness by coming 10 our
Beauty Parlors. We guarantee sat
isfactiOn and reasonable prices. Bel
phone 1920. Home 124S. Jefferson
Hotel Beauty Shop. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
BEGIN ARGUMENTS
IN Stokes CASE
Final Summing Up by AttOp1
1eyS Thursday Followed
by Courts Charge.

KANSAS CITY, No. May &c.
Presentation OF evidence in the case
Of Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes. on trial
IN federal court here charged with
violation Of tho espiOnag 20 act was
completed "Wednesday evening and
arguments begun
Final summing up los both sides
viii take place tomorro~', after
which Judge a s. Van Valkenburg
will charge the jury Court officials
expected the case 10 go 90 the jury
about noon.
Elmer r. Silver. assistant United
States district attorney. spoke for
the government this afternoon and
Seymour Stedman Of Chicago for the
defense
Intent II Issue.
Nr. Silver asserted that the cues
tion AT issue was the intent or mo-
tive behind the signed COmmuniCa
ton OF Mrs Stokes which appeared
in the Kansas City Star. and in
which she expressed opposition 10
the government. He pictured the
afendant as having sought every
opportunity TO spread disioyal prop
aganda
Mr.. Silver referred 20 he address
OF Mrs Stokes at Kansas City.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23

BOVINE When the steer
ing gear broke. an auto containing
four people turned tuftle. breaking
the collarbone and dislocating the
shoulder Of Jay Van Camp, while his
brother Frank, received an injury
TO his leg.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23

SARSAPARILLA & BURDOCK
EXT. Best blood purifier made.
Cleans out Rheumatism. 1925 size
bottle. 75c At-Coonley's Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23
AMEND WAR RISK LAW.

WASHINGTON. May ga SEN
ate bill amending the war risk in
surance act TO make more liberal
the payments Of benefits 10 depend
ent relatives Of soldiers was passed
Wednesday by the house Payment
Of compensation is broadened to
meet all disa bilities incurred while
IN service. whether in active or
otherwise. and allowances are made
for all dependent mothers regard
less Of whether they are married.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23

Because of old laws, made before this
discovery, we are compelled to label this
nut-made butter as oleomargarine
But 1t contains no oleo oilS-no hog
or beef fat, nor any preServativeS.
TROCO is simply vegetable fats,
churned with milk for the butter taste.
Yet this appetizing combination costs
no more than does the best grades of oleo-
margarine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23

Mrs. Irene Sanders beauty parlor
Hair dressing. shampooing facial
massage and agent for Madame G.
J Walkers hair goods. 205 Pagin 81.
Bell phone 41$S. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23

Just when the price Of butter threat
ems to make it an unattainable luxury,
science Perfects TROCO, the new vege-
table butter made from the white meat of
the Cocoanut
1t tastes exactly like the finest cream
cry butter and is even more wholesome
and pure.
1t is churned with fresh Pasteurized
milk to give true butter flavor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-23

TROCO has all the good qualities of fine
creamery butter. The only difference you will
notice is the cost.
1t is as nutritious as cream butter, and as
easily dlgested. 1t possesses the fuel value
needed for energy.
TROCO when served has buffers golden
color, because we supply the same vegetable
coloring used by all butter makers
Served on your table, without explanation,
no one can tell the difference
New-York tribune., 1918-10-02
Says u. S. Airplanes
And Liberty Motor
Make Good Abroad
Official Reports u. S. Ma
chimes Are Doing All
Expected of Them

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA most IA
vorable report on De Havland four
airplanes with Liberty motors manu-
factured in this country has been made
to Major General Kcnly, chief of mill
tary aeronautics, by an officer Of the
air service just back from Franco.
The officers report. made public to-
day says the machines compare favor
ably with the best British and French
makes. The first planes arrived at
stations in France as early as May IS
last, and since then have been arriving
in ever increasing numbers. Six weeks
ago about eighteen planes were arriv-
ing daily Some changes were neces-
sary at first, the officer said, but each
succeeding shipment showed better
workmanship, and few changes were
required.
"The plane and motor have become
very popular with cur pilots" said the
report. eve obtained approximately
1870 miles All hour at ground level
with one plane, and without any spe-
cial preparation obtained an altitude
of 10000 feet in 10 minutes and 21
seconds, full load. excepting bombs.
We were able to loop, dive and other
wise stunt these planes exactly as
we'll as we would any chasse plans.
Air test pilots and ferry pilots
we're all of the opinion that the plane
was excellent. The French Minister Of
War thought so we'll Of the Liberty
motor that the Under Secretary Of
State for Aviation, NJ. Du Mcsnil, in
formed me that the French would glad
ly take every motor wa could produce
which we could not use ourselves"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-02
Last Draft Number
In Lottery Drawn;
All to Know Soon
Mailing of Result to Dis.
trict Boards Expected
to Begin Tonight
Only One Error Found
Final Capsule Taken From
Bowl Six Hours Ahead of
Scheduled Time

WASHINGTON, Oct. with the
completion to-day Of the third great
military lottery since the nation went
to war, machinery of the provost mar
shall generals Office was set in motion
to check the master list and mail copies
to the 156 district draft boards over the
country, The district boards arc TO
make the lists Immediately available to
the newspapers yithin their area and
post them for the public. Present
plans conte nplate beginning the mail
ing tomorrow night
The last Of the 1900 numbers
which arc 60 determine the order in
their respective classes Of the 49,
100000 men who registered September
12~was taken from the big glass bowl
in the caucus room of the Senate office
Provost Marshal General Crowder
drew out the capsule, which contained
No. 1874.
The drawing, which was started at
noon yesterday by President Wilson,
has been completed in six hours less
time than the estimated time due to
a race which developed between the
shifts of young officers charged with
the drawing.
During the firfst check Of the tally
sheets to-day only one number was
found displaced The correction was
easily made from the tally wires, on
which the actually slips Of paper bear
ing the numbers had been strung after
being removed from the capsules. Cen
eral Crowder stayed with the workers
during the entire twenty-four hour
Khen General Crowder took the last
capsule from the bowl to-day order
numbers had been given to approx
mately 24,000,000 registrants. Num-
bers for the first 100000 registrants
were drawn on July 20. 1917, and those
for the nearly 100000 youths turning
twenty -one before last June s were
drawn June 27,
New-York tribune., 1918-10-02
Wilson Issues Call
For Seanoen to Join
u. s. Merchant Mariiy.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.---President
Wilson to-day appealed to all men on
land or sea who have had sea service to
give full information about their rat
ing and experience in filling out their
draft questionnaires. so their local
boards may give them proper classifi-
cation and inform the government
where experienced seamen may be OBJ
tanned when needed
Every seaman should give to the
service the best that is in him." says
the Presidents call, "and he should
not hesitate to accept deferred classi-
cation when the government has de-
cided deferred classification is neces-
sary, no matter how eager he may be
20 join the fighting forces of the army
or the navy.
"1The work of seaman is so vital
to the conduct Of the war that it has
become necessary for the government
to provide deferred classification for
them in an effort to secure a sufficient
supply of skilled men.
"No more honorable or ser-viceable
New-York tribune., 1918-10-02
Mre Shells Mean Fewer H ms Tim Shu Blu Boz he Limit
President Sends
Greetings to Boys
In College Camps

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-Presi
dent WILSON sent the following
message to-day to the members o.
the Student Army Training Corps
"Thc step you have taken is
most magnificent one. BY it you
have ceased to be merely individuals,
each seeking to perfect himself to
win his own place in the world, and
have become comrades in the COM
mon cause of making the world
better place to live in. You have
Joined yourselves to the entire man.
hood Of the country and pledged, as
did your forefathers. your lives.
your fortunes and your sacred honor
to the freedom of humanity.
"The enterprise upon which YOU
have embarked is a hazardous and
difflcult one. This is not war of
words; this is not scholastic
struggle. 1t is a war of ideals. vet
fought with all the devices of
science and with the power of ma
chime. To succeed you must not only
be inspired by the ideals for which
'h's country stands. but you must
also be masters Of the technique
with which the battle is fought
You must not only be thrilled with
zeal for the common welfare. but
you must also be master of the
weapons of to-day.
There can be no doubt Of the
Issue. The spirit that is revealed
ana the manner in which America
mas responded to the call are in
domltablc. l have no doubt that
you' too, will use your utmost
strength to maintain that spirit and
70 carry 1t forward to the final vic
tory that will certainly be ours,
New-York tribune., 1918-10-02
The Cyclops Mystery

Inc U. S. collier Cyclops has been
stricken from the navy register. and
cIalms c1 the ships company, number
ing 19o, under the war risk insurance
law VIII be liquidated. The cause OF
ner disappearance remains a mystery
ana may be forever one. The Cyclops is
gone without trace, though dilieent
effort, covering a period of I've months
has been made to discover some cIew to
ner tate: In March, on her way home
from South American port. she called
at the Island Of Barbados, on the east.
e!n fringe of the Caribbean Sea. and
since her departure thence no human
eye mas seen her or scrap of wreckase
from her. SO far as is ascertained. The
shroud OF mystery is complete. In the
case Of a missing ship, ordinarily. O
reasonable explanation can he con
structed, but there is none in this in
stance. It is said that the theory has
gradually come to be accepted at the
Navy department that the Cyclops en-
countered hurricane. That NAV he
the tact; perhaps nobody VII ever know
to the contrary. But, as conjecture
1t IS tar from satisfying, even though
reached by the elimination of all other
explanations that could be thought Of
as less reasonable. There appears to
De no information of any storm in that
quarter severe enough to put such a
snip as the Cyclops in danger. She was
big and strong, presumably capable of
rldlng out any weather. The hypotheti
cai hurricane must have been narrowly
locallzed in her path, and she must have
1oundered suddenly, for no call was
picked up from her powerful w;reless
The theory, indeed, was about the LAST las
one to be cons dered 1t was origi-
nally thought that she might have been
sunk or captured by German raiders
rendered helpless so quickly that there
was no opportunity to use the wireless.
Had that happened, the Germans would
probably have reported their prize be-
tore tn s, unless those concerned in
the affair were themselves subsequently,
blotted out--Providence journal.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-02
An Expressive American

A striking instance Of the forceful-
ness of American "slanguage," to which
reference has bee3 made in this COL
umn, is afforded By one of Americas
leading preachers. The speaker, .
Doctor of Divinity, was addressing a
Canadian audience on Uncle Sans war
efforts. In ninety minute talk there
occurred, among others. these {" MS:
1--WE are on this Job to finish. We
are prepared to firht till hell itself
then we'll buy skates and get after her
on the ice" "This kaiser is the biggest
duplex. double action, high-powered
liar of history. He told his people the
Americans could never get to France.
Wal, he and his people have got another
guess coming. London Chronic.e.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-02
"aeat for Victory Loaves

Tho 'n told that part Of the "bootys Of
Rbs;.A Aliies' victory in the Soisscns-
hsssn,amss pocket is a verv considerable
whiceSs Whist Amid the woods and rayinss
0urrn ~ ne between Rheims and the
barlev mere are vast areas Of wheat,
that d.hd ana oats, and | am informed
never e11spite the battle the crops have
talk - 'ooxed better. There Ia some
seruits setting the younger classes Of
u snts now under training to the tesk
faetursa them in for the msnv-
Daily MI 0a Victory bread - London
New-York tribune., 1918-10-02
Draft Stacker Raids
Are To- Be Resumed
Washington Warns of Coming
Roundup Of Men Who
Did Not Register

err raids will be resumed within few
days by Department of Justice agents
in about IA dozen cities in the East and
on the Pacific Coast. Special efforts
will be made in these round-ups to get
men who failed to register September
IL. Meanwhile ample opportunity will
be given for belated registration.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-02

task can come to any Of our people
than that of manning our merchant
marine. With an increasing tonnage
being put into service. we must know
where skilled men can be obtained to
man them -
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-11-22
Married at Milwaukee.

The Review last week announced
the departure Of Miss Gwynevere Nc
Intyre for Milwaukee to take a posi-
tion. 1t turned to be a different one
than we supposed as this week rela-
tives here were appraised of her mar
riage to William W. Kiss, of the cir
culation department. of the Milwau-
kee Journal. Their marrige is the
elimination Of an acquaintance that
began year ago, and during brief
visit here some months ago, the
groom Impressed those who met him
as well fitted to fill the some
what difficult role of a suitable hus-
band for his bride, who q resident of
Eagle River since childhood, has
a wide circle of friends who are as
sured that she will her new position
most creditably. The Review ex-
tends congratulations, and best
wishes fora happy and ) successful
voyage DER the matrimonial sea.