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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-31

We sometimes wonder what ball
players who complain bitterly at
morning and Nerroon spring prac.
tlce would thtA4 Of n days routine
from o a. m. ~ 8 p. M, Including a
fltteen.mlls hike, four hours Of drlll
and y few additional ingredients
tossed In 10 Increase the dose.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
Saved Ship From Destruction.

3 Capturing runaway bomb on the
deck Of a ship during terrific gale,
a United States navy man heroically
held on to several hundred pounds Of
high explosive unjl it was got to safe
ty. This man Of iron nerve Is John
Mackenzie Of the naval reserve, who
Is serving as chief boatswain's mate
on the, U. S. s. Remlits, a converted
yacht now on patrol service in Euro
'pean waters. For this extraordinary
heroism Mackenzie has been awarded
medal of honor and given a gratuity
Of 500. In the midst Of a storm a
depth charge, such as have proved so
disastrous to German submarines,
broke loose and went rolling about the
decks. Realizing the danger, Macken-
zie shouted out, 'T'll get herw and
flung himself upon the charging cylin-
der. Three times he was thrown from
the bomb. The fourth time he got it
and, heaving the charge upright, sat
on it and held it down. Here he re-
mained until lines were placed around
the bomb. Had the charge exploded
1t would have blown the ship to pieces.
Mackenzie is native Of Massachu-
setts and his mother, Mrs. Mackenzie,
resides at South Hadley Falls, Mass.
After serving four years in the regu-
lar navy he returned to service in the
deet naval reserve.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
RED CROSS WORKERS DE-
MAND REORGANIZATION

Several ladies of Alpha Chapter Of
the Red Cross met at the Courthouse
and passed resolutions of protest, and
petitioned for an investigation, by the
proper authorities, of the management
of the Chapter.
No specific charges were made.
Owing to lack of discipline and finan-
cial confidence, there has been little
progress in the work. The Chapter
has good record, in spite of the
many differences that naturally arise.
The ladies who have the work at heart
are demanding an adjustment of af-
fairs. A general investigation is ex.
pected. The several factions should
forget all petty grievances and get
together under the rules of the or
ganization. There is much work to be
done and no time to be lost.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
Burglary Among NonessentiaIs.

Among the nonessential industries
which are almost in state Of collapse
is the ancient and sinister one of bur.
glary. According to data furnished by
a burglary insurance company there
has been a decided and favorable
change in the attitude of chronic
recalcitrants since the executive proc
lamation Of few weeks ago, direct.
ing all ablebodied pen between eight
cen and fifty years old to turn their
hands to industrial pursuits. The
draft, high wages and federal and
state surveillance promises to reduce
crime almost to- the vanishing point.
Many sociologists and criminologists
Of the modern school will point to this
as proof Of their theories that poverty
is the principal cause of crime. 1t will
no doubt be potential argument in
favor Of revision Of criminal laws
after the war. ...... .....
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
VICTIMS cF HUN BRUTALITY
How Allied Soldiers Suffered When
They First Experienced the Hor.
rors of kaiser's Poison Gas.

Suddenly great cry rang out:
"The gas"
/ 1t was true. Over there from the
enemy's lines, came great greenish
balls, rolling close to the earth, rolling
deliberately yet swiftly, rolling
straight toward us, Emmanuel Bour-
cier writes in Scribner's. Gas! That
horrible thing, still almost unknown,
which had been used for the first time
only recently on the User. 1t was
coming with deadly surety amidst a
tornado Of artillery. Orders were
shouted back and forth:
"The gas! Put on the masksl"
Each man spread over his face the
protecting cloth. The shelters were
closed. The telephone, whose wires
ran the length of the communication
trenches, gave the warning: "Look
out! The gas"
We did not yet know what manner
Of horror it was. None of us had ex-
perienced an attack of the sort. We
ran to and fro like ants whose hill
has been molested. Some fred their
guns at random, others awaited or
ders. The frightful, vivid thing came
on, expanded to a cloud, crept upon
us, glided into the trenches. The air
was quickly obscure. We were SWIM
ming in an atmosphere stained q
venOmous color, uncanny, indescrib-
able. The sky appeared greenish, the
earth disappeared. The men staggered
about and rolled on the ground, stified.
There were some knots Of soldiers
who had been asleep in their beds
when overtaken by the gas. They
writhed in convulsions, with vitals
burning, with froth on the lips, call
ing for their mothers or cursing the
Germans. We gathered them up as
best we could; we took them to the
doctors, who, thus confronted by an
unknown condition, found themselves
pOwerless. They tried the applica-
tion Of oxygen and ether in an effort
to save the lives Of the victims, only
to see them die, already decomposed,
In their hands.
The masks had not yet been perfect
ed and were poor protection. Some
ran about like madmen, shrieking in
terror, the throat choked with saliva,
and fell in heaps, in contortiOns of
agony. Some filed the mouth with
handfuls of grass and struggled
against asphyxiation.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
THE FRANCIS CELEBRATE
THEIR SILVER WEDDING
A Revival of a Pleasant Past.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. T. Francis cele
brated the 25th anniversary of their
marriage on Thursday, Aug. s, at their
residence, COG st. Anthony ave., st.
Paul. Among the guests were many
who knew them since childhood and
others who had attended their we'd
ding, which was the great social event
of quarter of century ago. Mrs.
Francis wore her wedding gown and
her sister, Mrs. Lulu Chapman, Of
ficiated as flower girl, as she did when
they were married. Is
The mock ceremony by Mr.. Chas.
HI. Miller was the amusing feature,
full of wit and humor. Editor Adams
of the st. Paul Appeal read the ac-
count of the wedding published in
that paper. 1t paid high compliment
to Nellie" and Billy" who were al
ways together, each being highly ac-
complished and deeply interested in
religious, literary, musical and social
affairs. They were expert stenograph-
ers and held positions of honor with
the N. p. Ry. During the evening Mr..
and Mrs. Francis sang several solos,
and Mrs. Hattie Loomis Oliver and
Miss Barksdale rendered selections.
Rev. J. M. Henderson, Miss Hattie O.
Brown, Atty. B. S. Smith, Rev. A. H.
Lealtad and Chas. Sumner Smith paid
deserving tributes to the happy couple.
Atty. w. r. Morris, Mrs. Geo. w.
James and Col. James H. Loomis, who
attended their wedding gave splendid
"reminiscences of their life in st. Paul.
Refreshments were served and every
one declared it the most fitting ex-
ample of happy union, and wished
them many years of welded bliss.
Mrs. Francis was formerly Miss
Nellie Frences Gfiswold of Nashville,
Tenn. They have won fame and dis.
tinction because of their liberal and
unselfish dealings with people in all
walks of life. They carry their honors
lightly and st. Paul and the world in
general is better by having them in
it. The friends who attended were
unanimous in. their Fluctuations, and
showed their high estimation of a
couple whose life should be the ex-
ample of every boy and girl, man or
woman-to make us better in every
walk of life. a.
In spite Of jealousy and criticism,
they can look into the mirror of mem.
| ory and see pleasant pasta record
| of service to church, state and so.
ciety-the happy heritage worthy of
kings ransom.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
Had Her Hands Full.

An amateur mission worker fluttered
into one Of the West side Offices Of the
Associated Charities.
"Oh," she exclaimed, II have the
saddest case for you. Really, 1t is
quite pathetic. A woman, who has
been deserted by her husband, has
five little children to support. She is
too frail to work, and I'm sure there
isn't enough in the house for their next
meal"
/, "But what is to prevent you from
taking charge of this case yourselfY
asked the official.
"Oh," said the visitor, drawing her
self up haughtily, II couldn't think
Of it, you know. Why, I'm doing the
Lords work !''-Chicage American.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mr.. Joseph Young has opened a
loan Office in S1S Metropolitan Life
Bldg. He has negotiated several sub
stantial loans on residence property
in this city. Owing to the increasing
business he has secured an Office with
Atty. Wm r. Morris, where he will
make loans from $1,000 up, including
chattel mortg4ges.\ Mr.. Young has
made study of real estate values
during his residence in this city, and is
financially able to meet the demands
of the trade
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
WASTE-BASKET COPY.

We are daily receiving all sorts of
"News" from Negro organization and
institutions, prepared by some prepaid
press agent, with request that, "The
would greatly appreciate
the use of the enclosed In the current
issue of your valued paper" When
Negroes in general learn to pay for
pablicity, they will get better results
from advertising and their copy will
not be consigned to the waste-basket
or kitchen stove.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
y. M. c. A. SECRETARY VISITS
. CAMP DODGE.

Capt. Orrington c. Hall went to
Camp Dodge as the representative Of
the Y. M. G. A. to accompany the
drafted Negro men from Minnesota.
He reports very favorably on their
conduct en- route, also that they went
into, the Camp singing. They were
heartily cheered, and there was not
a man in the unit under the influence
of liquor, or who did not act as an hon.
orable soldier during the trip.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mr.. Thos. Lyles, of st. Paul, has re-
turned home from the hospital much
improved. This is great news to his
many friends.
Hon. VIM. T. Francis has been ap-
pointed as member of the Republi-
can State Committee. Mr.. Francis is
the only Negro member. This is the
second time he has held this position.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
SECOND DRAFt LEAVES
FOR CAMP DODGE
Crowds Attended the Exercises at the
Courthouse and Cheers Went Up
All Along the Line of March to the
Depot-A Happy Farewell.

The following draftees were from
left for Camp Dodge on August 3rd.
The Duluth contingent arrived in st.
Paul early and took part in the ex-
ercises at Rice Park.
The draft boards of Minneapolis or
deyed their men to report to Capt.
Chas. Sumner Runth, who had ar
ranged public farewell. They met
at the Courthouse and were escorted
to the station by Companies G and D,
of the 18th Battalion, Minnesota Home
Guards. The Ladies of Alpha Chapter,
Red Cross, under Mrs. Noah Stone,
were in command of Lieut. Albert w.
Collier and Corp. N. c. Stone. About
fifty members turned out in costume,
having arranged a supply of food and
tobacco for the draftees. They made
grand appearance for our women in
war work. Mrs. Mary E. Pope, an
orderly was in charge of supplies.
Band Music Feature.
The 10Th Battalion band turned out
in full, under Prof. w. H. Howard,
bandmaster and Prof. Charles G..
Minor, assistant. They were heartily
cheered and the "send off" to the
second draft was their first appear
ance on parade.
The parade started promptly at $3.50
p. M, after the exercises. Mr.. Solomon
| Saunders acted as marshal. He was
seated on one of his military steeds,
and received applause all along the
| line.
LINE OF MARCH.
From courthouse through Third Ave.
S. to Seventh ST., to Nicollet Ave. to
Union Station.
First Division.
Adjt. r. L. Robinson.
Marshal, Solomon Saunders.
Sixteenth Battalion Band, under
Prof. w. H. Howard.
Company D, Sixteenth Bat, M. H.
G., Capt. Chas. Sumner Smith, COM
manding.
Second Division.
Command, 1t. A. w. Collier.
| men of boards, Alpha Chapter, Red
| Cross Ladies.
Third Division.
Company C, Sixteenth Bat, M. H.
G., Capt. Gale c. Hilyer, commanding.
The exercises at the Courthouse
were out of the ordinary procedure Of
entrainment. It was the first time
that public exercises had been held.
| The speakers were Mrs. Horace
Lowry, state president of the Red
Cross; Miss Mary White Ovington,
national vice president of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People; It. DR.. Bergen,
of the Adjt. Generals Staff; Major
John d. ,Yost, Federal Recruiting
| Officer. Every speaker gave advice
and inspiration to the boys and i'm
pressed upon them the value of their
| services and their mission in this
| war. The program was short. Capt.
| Chas. Sumner Smith introduced the
speakers. The representatives Of
several draft boards accompanied
their men. The Third ward came from
| a dinner and social at the North Side
Commercial Club and Joined the march
to the station.
There was nothing to mar the cere-
mony. The boys marched under the
escort of the Home Guards, who were
unarmed, and there never was more
loyal or happier crowd. At the sta
tion they were entrained like veterans,
and the credit of being the best be-
| haved citizens, the most serviceable
| Red Cross Unit, and the best con-
Quoted parade and exercises was given
to the second draft of Minneapolis
Negroes.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
NEGRO NURSES WANTED.

Major Jose H. Sherwood, 971 ST
Anthony Ave-, St. Paul, will be glad to
receive the names of any graduate
nurses among the colored women. He
has been requested to forward such
information to proper authorities for
the organization of Colored Red Cross
workers for overseas service.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
LOCAL NEWS
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Unless notes are written plainly
and properly arranged they will not
be inserted. Many people send in
notes regardless of names, initials or
composition. Arrangement by ths
publisher will be charged for. Free
notices must be correctly written.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
He Is Really Peaceful.

"They call me hard guy" whanged
the would.be tough individual.
'sThey do, do they?" hissed the sher.
If uf Lone Wolf county, shaking him
by the coat collar.
"Y-yes, they just call me hard guy
back home" was the reply, ''but really
got q soft disposition"
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
THE way TO MAKE MONEY.

II you wish to add to your income,
'ou can do so by accepting an agency
or The Twin City Star. Good com.
mission to competent agents. Use
'our spare time In soliciting ads and
subscriptions. Only honest and intel
Tigent agents wanted. Can Hyland
205. -
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
Mr.. GLOVER SKULL.

The originator of the "send off cere.
monies" for the drafted boys. His
example has been successfully fol.
lowed and the boys were encouraged to
enter the war, inspired by the support
of their friends at home.
Minnesota must make good, because
of such men and women at home and
abroad.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
MAJOR SHERWOOD TO
VISIT CAMP DODGE
Will Attend Grand commandery, X. r

Major Jose H. Sherwood, 18th Bat.
talon, M. H. G., left st. Paul Thurs
day evening for Camp Dodge to visit
the boys from Minnesota. He had a
personal letter from Gov. Burnquist
and will spend day in Camp. Leav.
ing Des Moines, he will attend the
Annual Meeting of the Grand Com.
mandery, Knights Templars, as Vice
Grand Commander, at Marshall, Mo.
Maj. Sherwood will visit Kansas City
and Omaha.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mrs. Edward ]. Williams, wife of
the well known employment agent of
the c. p. Ry., died last week. Services
we're held from the residence on Sat-
urday under the auspices of the East.
ern Star.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Private Henry Roberts of the 163rd
Depot Brigade, Camp Dodge, has writ
ten his cousin. James J. Roberts, Of
his arrival in Camp. Harry is a men,
ber of Ames Lodge of Elks and will
meet several Of his brothers, who were
drafted from this city.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mrs. Arthur White, 1882 5th Ave.
So., entertained at home July 23rd for
Miss Colby of Duluth, Mimi, and Miss
Miller of Indianapolis. Dancing was
the feature, and Mrs. White made it
a pleasant evening for the young peo-
pie.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

The Northwest has been recognized
by the War Department in the appoint.
ment of Attorney w. T. Francis as one
of the speakers to present the war
aims of the government to the colored
people of the United States.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mrs. Marguerite Washington, 1900
Penn Ave. No., has visitor, Mrs.
Eta Turner of Indianapolis, who will
be her guest till about August 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Washington and party
will take motor trip to Iowa after
that date.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
STORE FOR RENT.

Store for rent at 715 Sixth ave, NJ,
in Greenberg's brick building. Store
all modern. Steam heat furnished.
Building 22xS0 Best block on the
avenue. Will rent reasonable for de.
sirable business. Inquire at Green.
berg's store, or phone Hyland 3947.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Miss Isabelle Ford was hostess at
an informal dancing party at her home.
720 Bryant Ave. NJ, last Friday eve
ming, July 26, in honor of Miss Estelle
Monroe Of So Pittsburg, Tenn and
Miss Elenor Rivers, of Washington
D. c.. A very delightful evening was
spent by all. H..
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Rev. John Eliot Allen, of the Second
Baptist church, Hutchinson, Kan, is
filling the pulpit at the Pilgrim Baptist
church. He will preach at Bethesda
Baptist church in Minneapolis on
Sunday next.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
THE WAY TO MAKE MONEY.

If you wish to add to your income,
you can do so by accepting an agency
for The Twin City Star. Good com.
mission to competent agents. Use
your spare time in soliciting ads and
subscriptions. Only honest and intel
ligent agents wanted. Call Hyland
1905.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Miss Maxine Shannon, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ewing Shannon, is visit
ing her grandmother, Mrs. Fannie G..
Shannon, 2z27 Wabash Ave., Chicago,
in.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Among the many visitors in Mime
apolis this summer are Miss Caldina
Jordon of Glenwood, Miss, and Miss
Margaret R. Farley of French Guiana,
South America. .....
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mr.. Harvey Moss is regaining his
health He has been appointed clerk
in the Minneapolis Post Office, and is
advancing rapidly.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
MASONS TO ENTERTAIN
THE GRAND LODGE

The Mems Club will entertain the
State Grand Lodge on August 20. at
Masonic Hall, oath st. and 5th Ave.
So. Watch for program.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10
AGENTS WANTED-NoW!

Reliable and intelligent agents ala
ways wanted to solicit business for
THE TWIN CITY STAR; also corre-
spondents In principal cities. A
chance to earn a good living. Write
Tho Twin City Star. Minneapolis.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Capt. Clarence w. Wiggington will
be in command of the 10th Battalion
as acting Major during the absence
of Major J. H. Sherwood.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mrs. J. A. Abbey died Monday after
lingering illness. She was the
mother of Mr.. Luther Abbey. Serv-
ices were held Wednesday at st. Peter
A. M. E. church. Rev. T. B. Stovall
preached the sefmon. Ladies of the
Eastern Star conducted their cere-
monies l-..n
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. David Stewart will
leave for Seattle, Wash, to reside
permanently Mrs. Stewart will leave
about Aug. 18th.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mr.. Earl Cromley arrived from Seat
tie, Wash, en- route to Camp Dodge to
join the Second Draft from Minnesota.
He is looking well and ready for the
call. Earl is glad to join many of his
friends.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mr.. John Goodbar, of La Crosse,
Wis, who suffered stroke of paraly.
sis, is at ST. Francis hospital in an un-
changed condition.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harden are
on motor trip through Iowa to Chi
cago, to be gone Is days.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mr.. j. c. Trevan left for Chicago
on Tuesday with his brother, George,
who has been ill at the City Hospital
for several months.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mr.. Zach Hawkins died at the City
Hospital. He was buried Tuesday
at Lakewood cemetery. Mr.. Haw-
kins was a resident of the city for
over thirty years. He leaves a family
and brother, Mr.. Nathan Hawkins.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mrs. Albert A. Ford, 1905 Sixth ave.
N, has gone to Chicago to visit. She
will then go to Seattle, Wash, to visit
her brother, Mr.. Harry Duval, and
friends. .. ~.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Miss Eva Overton of Chicago, ILL.,, is
visiting Mrs. B. S.. Smith, of 1858 Oak
land Ave.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mrs. Josephine Thorton of East Lake
street Is very i'll.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Grimes have
moved to 1901 Portland ave.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-10

ADVERTISE IN THE STAR
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09
WILL INCREASE THE PAY
ROLL SEVERAL THOUSAND.

One Of the railroad officials in Abb
lene would hazard a guess last night
as to how the increase in the wages
of railroad employees recommended to
Director General McAdoo would eff
feet local payrolls. 1t was admitted
that general increase of 20 per
cent in the pay of everyone in the
operating department of the Santa
Re, and the other roads coming into
Topeka, would result in an increased
payroll amounting to several thou
sand dollars yearly. Owing however
to the uncertainty of the exact num-
Der and character of employees that
will be affected by the expected in
crease, several railroad officials
stated they were in no position to
estimate its proportions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09
Want HARD ROAD
CONCRETE HIGHWAY ASKED IN
SOUTH DICKINSON.
Big Delegation Presents Petition for
Road 25 Miles Long-TO be
Part of Old Trails
Road.

About so men from South Dickin-
son representing Herington, Hope,
carlton, Elmo and the country dis
tricts presented to the county COM
missioners today a petition signed by
practically every land owner in the
road district asking for a concrete
or brick road is feet wide all across
Dickinson county from the Morris
county line to the Saline line and
passing through the towns named.
it is one of the strongest petitions
ever filed in the state. The road will
cost about $4,000 a mile and will
make the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
folks sit up and take notice.
The road has a good chance to be
a part of the National Old Trails
route but the signers say they want
it anyway as a business proposition
and it will be a great trade help for
all the South Dickinson towns.
The commissioners heard the argu-
ments and will later pass on the
petition as a public utility. If APP
proved, contracts will be let soon
and South Dickinson will be strictly
in the good roads class
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09
BANK BRINGS SUIT FOR $1,000
Says Farmer Has Not Paid PromisOry
Note As Yet.

= Suit was filed with the district
clerk today in which the plaintiff,
The Enterprise state Rank OF Enter
prise, is suing S. S. Landin. farmer.
for 1,4O0. The petition states that
the defendant borrowed s1,4OO from
the plaintiff in October, 1917, and
gave a promissory note for the
amount, to be paid six months from
the date the note was made. Mr..
Landin also agreed to pay eight per
cent interest, according to the petit
ton.
The plaintiff alleges that the de-
dendant has not yet paid the above
amount and is suing for the 81 400
plus the interest on that amount
eince October, 1917.