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Evening star., 1918-02-20
Simply Out for Loot.

No political or patriotic motives i'm
bue the red guards. They are simply
out for loot Helsingfors today real
ICES the rcsiest dreams of the most
imaginable enemies of society. 1t is
q thieves paradise. The red guard re-
ceive forty rubles (s20) daily from
Trotzky's paper money mint in Petro-
grad, with the sole instruction to go
ahead and expropiate all they want
from whoever has anything The boil
shevist movement throughout Finland
as well as in Heisingfors is anything
but manifestation OF democracy. Ii
Is entirely artificial and autocratic and
not IN any sense genuine demonstra-
tion of either poDula- or moderate So
ciaiistic opinion II is merely an inli-
tation of Lenine's experiment by less
than hundred extremist socialists in
Finland. who use as their tools the
dregs of society and criminals. The
theory of these leaders is to arouse
the greed of loafers and criminals py
inflammatory harangues. Give them
rifles and paper money and send them
out to loot until every citizen hitherto
respected for his value to society, such
Is doctors. professors, schoolmasters
and clergymen, as well as bank di-
'rectors and merchants, are reduced to
beggary.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
Psychology Of Killing.

The psychology of the deliberate
murders ordered by the leaders. even
where no resistance is offered to the
raiding thugs, is instructive. One Fin
nlsh professor explains it by saying
that 1t is due to the bolsheviki's sud-
Den and poignant realization, when
they are confronted by. say, doctor
rictim. that while he can be robbed of
material possession his mind remains
TRANQUILITY inviolate. The boIshevist
leader has no more chance of pulling
the ignorant thugs who are robbing
him than of keeping cork at the bot
tom OF water The cork must rise and
Ieacen dross must sink. Confronted by
this inexorable law of nature. a red
mist rises to his eyes. Having no hope
OF being able to destroy the superior
mind except by murder he shouts to
his gang. Kill him." and runs his
Dayonet again and again through the
PROSTATE body
One hears the same story from these
FINNISH refugees over and over again
namely, that the rank and file of the
req guard gangs are not socialists or
democrats. but liberated convicts and
hut-dwelling youths from the remote
regions of the northern forests, who
were never in school, who never met an
educated man and who constitute tho
lowest type of the white race on earth
The secret of their success is merely
the possession of weapons counled
with the system of collecting Other
gangs and returning to murder whole
Iamilies out Of revenge for any re-
sistance to their looting. Naturally
When a man fnows that this fate
awaits ms family, If he resists, he does
Evening star., 1918-02-20

Magnificent Suits in MISSES
and Women's sizes-pretty
shades of gray. tan. blue and
black-all the choicest newest
styles are shown. including the
three-ripple back coat, the
white-vest style, the short loo
models. Finely silk lined and
Evening star., 1918-02-20

Eltu sIaues .---......
of Pekin and navy blue. gray
and tan. Made with big de-
silk collar. large nov
city pockets and wide belts.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20
THE SUFFS AS PEACEMAKERS.

THOSE who recall the prolonged offensive Of the Pank
hurst women in England and the more recent riots
pecipated by our own martyrs to the suffrage in
Washington, apt to think that the suffs would feel
more at home in general advance front line trench
than at peace parley Still, it should not be forgotten
that Jane Adams prominent among the Old ladies OF
both sexes who sailed forth the Ford peace ship in order
to get the boys out of the trenches by Christmas Jane
was Paciiist with capital "P" at time when that sort
of thing wasn't popular in this country, and the chances
are she hasn't been cured There are others like her.
among the ranks Of the sufis although those who watch
the crusaders for the going the war path and
putting up leading als may be disposed doubt it,
On the other hand those who afraid the sob sisters
like Representative Jeanette Rankin might gain CONTROL
and give the Huns the best Of it, should be hearcned by
Colonel Kplng testimony that the female Of the species
more deadly than the male" few inoleran ones nilu
enced by ancient preudceS will contend that women
heaven bless en- lack diplomatic training but anyone who
has ever watched woman kiss her female enemy, the
while expressing delight the oyfuneSs OF the meeting
should have doubt that is natural born dip
oma to whom training in the tricks OF stateera is su-
peruous Besides, she gets along with the men to
extent, doesn't Shel
Further logic to support the plea OF the American wom
suffrage association for adequate representation the
United States peace delegation any is needed may be
found in the fact that the women have asked it. But,
says skeptca perion, there isn't any logic that
Which goes to show that the Skeptcal one isn't married
But those selected il any should know in advance that
the Huns reputation as perfect gentleman isn't all that
could be desired
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

mote are sorely needed None perhaps than union
station for which renewed agitation Is apparent But
with the government in control Of the roads and with the
time Of that control uncertain, the prospect Is at least
vague Then there is the need Of al auditorium or con-
vention hail. which must have impressed itself the
thousands who attended the Mccormack concert; some
structure Of size and elegance suitable to city Of these
proportions and within striking distance Of the center Of
population.
For these and other betterments Oklahoma City should
strive with renewed energy and unity Of purpose that
there is more time to devote to local matters.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20
GROWTH AND IMPROVEMENT.

OKLAHOMA CITY has population Of 10000, accord
~ ing to figures compiled by the directory indicating
steady growth despite certain handcapS and sta2nation
due TO the war But while congratuatng ourselves on the
numerical increase il not be forgotten that mere num-
bers do not make for civic progress and that improvement
must keep pace with growth anticipate it, if city is
properly to fulfill its destiny promote its best interests
and those of the state and country Oklahoma City must
pan and work and spend to care for and future
panson Any niggardy policy concerning matters per
tanning 10 the general welfare finally prove the most
expensive and even be reflected in the affairs Of the nd
vidual
But the news columns Of the same day that revealed
figures Of growth in population also told that wok is to
begin Immediately on the new school buildings provided
for by bond election last spring and delayed by re-
srictions on construction work Those buildings suf-
fcen probably to provide for the present school popua
tion but hardly than that for the present school
plant is admittedly inadequate Schools are among cty's
greatest assets If not the very greatest and it false
sense Of economy which permitted them to lag II was
mistake which should not be repeated,
Another step in the improvement which should accom-
pany growth told in the announcement OF meeting
OF the foregnborn population with the Americanzation
committee. for the purpose Of providing for educational
needs Of those new embryo Americans Within the past
two years have learned before the need OF
American1aon thorough than that provided by nat
uralaton laws 1t is important that those from foreign
shores should get the American viewpoint learn the Eng
sh language which is ours and by such knowledge and
association absorb American ideals which IL not the best
in the world certainly the best for this country and
those who elect to liy. within borders This work
which many may pass unnoticed is really worthy the in
terest and support Of all
Further indications that improvement is proceeding a,
the city grows found in the prospect, for an active
building season that end Of necessary curailment
!, In sight This city needs residences even for the
present population, and every individual organization
encouraging such development true friend Of the city
Business and industrial structures also help toward max
ing better city which every city should become as time
passes whether population grows or not But population
is fairly to grow in the city which strives toward
betterm,nt
But other improvements which now seem somewhat n.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20
DOt,1MsT ~,
A FUTURE FORCE.

War Is an awful thing. no doubt.
And yet we shouldn't wonder
II many men who have gone out
To hear the big guns thunder.
Should turn around and re-enlist,
Now that the fight has ended,
And Hunland ceases TO resist
For what II once contended.
For army life 10 many men,
Who once were breaking prairie,
Or tutoring the helpful hen
Or toillng In a dairy,
Seems something Of a sinecure
And easy occupation,
And many such. we feel quite sure,
VIII long 10 serve the nation.
Now reyeille at 6 o'clock
Seems reasonably carly
To us, hrt one who's fcd flock
OF woolly sheep and curly,
May deem that nOur rstIur iRte.
Recalling past endeavor.
And make his army service date
From this time on forever.
The practice hikes and daily drills
Put bunlons on ones pedcls,
And there are other army Ills
Which gather In no medals,
But barking back 20 harvest time,
And narrowing and haying,
The former farmer OF this rhyme
Had rather train for Staying
At least, he'll have no calves to feed,
Nor bossies 10 be pailng,
While he prepares for daring deed,
Or TO far lands IL sailing.
And life without lot OF chores
Seems glorious and charming
To one who made his early scores.
Al plain and fancy farming.
Many Of the aviation officers are
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Many industre, will get big boost by the cancellation
OF the prores list Of the industries board This new
impetus to peace industries will in a measure offset the
slump which is certain to come to strictly war industries
and that is adjustment which needs to be made as
quickly possible to avoid the evils of unemployment
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Invasion Of Germany, which ii now proceeding isn't
the mussy performance the world anticipated but the
fact that il is being done may convince the Huns that they
took in much territory when they started out to con-
quer the world and environ,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Of the dog than she doe, Of him, se-
cording to the allegations.
Some girls elope, while others
wait until after marriage before
beginning to eeonomire.
Now that the draftees' drill school
has been discontinued, there are some
men who will have to revise their ex-
plantations for staying out late.
II having been decided that Indian
children are subject to the state tru-
ancy law, and must go to school, the
redskin youngsters may wonder why
the tribes no longer go on the war
path.
A special from the columns own
correspondent with the army Of oe-
cupaHon says that the eooties are
falling to ABIDE by the terms Of the
armistice.
You may recall the old story Of IN,
city girl who returned from the eouil.
try, enthusiastic over the merits OF hon.
ey and urged that every family should
keep bee. Well, every time we pay .
nickel for an apple such as we used "a
buy for four bits bushel, we are dis.
posed to urge every family to plant ar
apple tree.
A woman's tears are the greatest
water power, l. she doesnt over
work them and get q red nose.
Fruit pits are still needed for ga
masks, but just what the ga, mask
are needed for Is uncertain, now tha
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Be a Big Brother to the extent of helping the Lions
club in its campaign TO procure clothing for the poor
Sunday The chances you didn't give all to the Bel
gians, and spare something for the unfounates al
home.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Germany got most of the of the world into war but
fairly successful in keeping her own navy out OF
the Uboat reasonably busy but there is no
use confusing piracy with war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Great Britain feels that the world isn't safe with the
kaiser large, and close students of history will recall
that Great Britain has had some experience with an
bilious emperor before. ST. Helena is still there
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

II you belong to the eleventh
hour league, there is SIN time TO
meet your quota for the United
War Work fund.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

be continued in the service, we see by
the paper, while others, no doubt, will
come home and get married. and also
be up in the air a good deal from now
on.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20
By BRIGGS

the war and the political campaign are
over.
OF course congress is still in session.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

There is to be a new food conser-
walton plan, but there is only faint
hope that il will include a substitute
for the Ben Davis apple.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20
O1dSfo1,ies
i1zNeWHaPe-
Twenty Years Ago.
.Nuex Mr Imes Gxles

twenty fetrs ago.
{. w. Alexander and family Of Ed
mond have taken up their residence in
this city
Last night the Oklahoma City club
met for the purpose Of receiving a re-
port from {. G. Jones az to the advisa-
bili,y OF extending the Choetaw railfoad
through kiowa and Comanche counties
to the Red river. A committee OF three,
{. G. Jones, Sidney Clarke and B. NJ.
Dlllsy, was appointed to draft a memo
rial 10 the business Interests Of St
Louis, urging cooperation.
Mrs Lee Van Winkle returned last
night from a visit AZ Van Buren, Ark.
Fifteen Years Ago.
Panama, Nov. ls. - Al $50 this
morning the United States flagship,
Marblehead. hoisted the flag. Of the re-
public Of Panama and saluted Il with
twenty-one guns.
Denver, Col.-Adviees from over tho
state show that the coal situation in
many towns Is becoming serious The
town OF Greeley is almost out OF coal
and orders have been sent to Illinois
'or five cars. The coal will cost the
consumer $40 a ton.
Mrs, Hickey has sold her residence
at the corner Of Reno and Hudson
streets and purchased five lots In Ep-
worth View addition.
Ten Yssr Ago.
Architects are busy drawing plans for
three new school buildings, Willard,
Putnam Heights and the Fifteenth street
school located between Willard and
Washington streets. The cost will not
exceed $4,000.
Wilburton. Nov. ls. - The VIII
burton state school OF mines will prob
ably be In operation by the first OF Jam
uafy ACCORDING TO a statement made by
the board Of regents. Forty acres of
land has been acquired and a building
secured |. temporary quarters
A certain artillery regiment had been
studying and firing artillery problems
for over eight months. These problems
were worked ont and fired al sham
trenches on practice ranges. As the fir.
ing ceased the announcement would
follow END Of problem"
The regiment went Into action in the
Champagne attack For over two hours
u hurled high explosive upon German
positions. firing this time upon real
trenches and real batteries. Yet, when
the bdnbardment ceased, a chief Of
sector stepped up With this remark,
Captain, Is this the end Of the prob
lemi"
There's Just one more condition"
said the new maid. "The wages YOU
offer TO pay are satisfactory and tho
evenings you allow me to myself are
all right. but something else must be
understpod."
And what's thati"
III ! consent TO come TO live A
yvur home you mus, agree 70 do al
The work ycurseli'-Detroit Free
Press.
Two eolored douyhboys were resting
Ia a shell hole when a boche she'll flew
over head and exploded lew ysrds
away.
"You hear dat baby sing, Buddys'
"Sho did," the other said. ~But ~
al ewine ief hear de angsls sinsN ~
DAT gst dat black noodle 4 ysuss
-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Bardwell Blake, OF Shattuck, who
served two minutes in the navy here,
probably won't run for office on his
record as an old salt
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20
Irnnnnna-

The poor man PCS this consolation
As bolace for his lack OF loot;
He 1tl not 'tH3 a great sensation
In any breach OF promise suit.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Other engagements interfering, we
neglected to attend the lecture on rab-
bits at the city hall last night Besides,
being a married man. we know a lot
about rabbits Of one kind and another,
without further instruction.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

In explanation OF which il may be
said prosaically that the breach OF
promise suit is usually predicated on
the theory that the defendant has the
money.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Now that the draftees' drill school
has been discontinued, there are some
men who will have TO revise their ex-
plantations for staying out late.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Some girls eiops, while otbers
wait until after marriage before
beginning TO eeonomiHe.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

OF the dog than she does Of him, se
cording TO the allegations.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Some men are so finicky. Frinstanee,
there is John L. Gallagher, who wants
a divorce because his wife thinks more
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Wilburton, Nov. ls - The VIII
burton state school Of mines will prob
ably be In operation by the first OF Jam
uary ACCORDING to a statement made BY
the board Of regents Forty acres of
land has been acquired and building
secured as temporary quarters.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20
Ten Years Aso.

Ten Years AGO.
Architects are busy drawing plans for
three new school buildings, Willard,
Putnam Heights and the Fifteenth street
school located between Willard and
Washington streets The cost will not
exceed $4,000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

But other improvements which now seem somewhat re-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

A woman's tears are the greatest
water power, Il she doesnt over
work them and get q red nose.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Fruit pits are still needed for gas
masks, but jus, what the gas masks
are needed for Is uncertain, now that
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

c. w. Alexander and family Of Ed
mond have taken up their residence in
this city.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-20

Mrs Hickey has sold her residence
at the corner Of Reno and Hudson
streets and purchased five lots In Ep-
worth View addition
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
FOOTBALL HERO FALLS
Lieut.. John P. RosenwaId of Min.
neapoIis, Killed by Shell.
Former Student at University Of Min.
nesota Went Abroad With Rain.
bow Division. .-.- .

With the American Army in france,
Nay Lieut.. John P. Rosenwald, a
member of the Medical corps, has
been killed by shell fire in the Lune-
Vile sector. He was resident OF
Minneapolis. ..5-.- Ut
shrapnel. He died in a hospital
Lieutenant Rosenwald made bril-
liant record as a guard on the Uni
versity of Minnesota football team q
few years ago, but on the field of bat.
tie his record was still better. -
He was given Distinguished Serv.
ice medal by General Pershing in
March, following his decoration with
the croix de guerre by the French
government He distinguished him
self three times during commandments
notably during the engagement in
which Sergeant Peterson OF Mime
apolis was killed late in March.
Lieutenant Rosewald entered the
medical corps Of the 151st field artil-
lery First Minnesota last June, and
went to France with the Rainbow div
ision. He was "a years old and was
born in Mankato.,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
SHOWER GAS SHELLS
Teutons Throw Thousands Of
Missiles at American Lines.
General Persning's Men Are in Good
Spirits and Ready to Meet Any
Emergency.

With American Forces on the
French Front, May IA heavy gas
attack against the American troops
on the Picardy front was launched by
the Germans during the night.
Early in the evening they sent over
$4,000 shells composed chiefly of mus.
tard gas within a brief period. These
shells were followed by an intense
artillery fire at midnight, when sew.
eral hundred shells were dropped in.
to the American lines.
Enemy airplanes appeared over the
American lines about the same time.
Anti-aircraft guns brought down one
German machine and damaged an.
other. z
The extreme activity of the artil-
lery and aviators, the rifle fires and
night flAres and the reported move
ments behind the enemy lines in
this sector may forecast new at
tack. but General Pershing's men
are ready for any emergency. They
are countering the enemy prepare.
tons blow for blow, keeping up a
harrassing artillery, rifle and ma.
chine gun fire and are actively pa
trolling.
The spirit Of the Americans is ex.
cellent
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
German Military Authorities Are
Rushing Preparations For
Another Great Blow.
MA}SING BIG FORCES
Chief FACTOR in Compelling Teutons
to Seek Rapid Decision Is Ever
Increasing Strength Of the
American Forces.

On the French Front in France
May THAT the further great blow
The German staff must inevitably de-
liver, if it intends to try to carry out
promises made to the German nation
when the last offensive started, must
come soon, is the unanimous opinion
1ere, s-..y- -.
A chief factor in compelling them
20 seek rapid decision Is the trans
parent fear of the ever increasing
strength of the American forces, dis
played in the present deluge Of Ger
nan propaganda, decrying the Ameri-
ian effort These forces, they fore
see, may become a powerful instru.
nent in bringing about their defeat
before long, and they are certain to
seek success before the transatlantic
army becomes formidable.
Awake to Danger From America.
The Germans are fully aware that
t is Americas intention to throw her
whole energy into the common cause
If winning the war, and despite their
attempts to belittle American help to
The Allies they are wide awake to
he danger to themselves.
The great activity Of the enemy
along the Ypres sector is possibly
prelude to the opening of new Ger
nan rush there, or is intended to dis
:ract attention from formidable at
Jack elsewhere. There is indeed a
widespread view that the next move
must come from the German armies
south, but these have since been re.
placed by others and the force gath
cred there is very powerful.
Hammering at Amiens.
From Arras, in the unlikely event
Of German success, it could turn
either toward the coast or toward
Amiens, but it appears most likely
that the more northerly operation
would he chosen in an attempt to
separate the main French and Brit:
Ssh forces. The continued lombard
nent of Amiens is possibly merely a
blind to cover the preparation of this
scheme.
Since the. breakdown, however. Of
he first German rush by the heroic
stand of the French and British troops \
he Allies have had time to strength
N their positions in order to meet
my fresh onslaughts.
The unity of command which fused
II the Allied armies into one and
he terrific losses suffered by the
'nemy without the achievement of
ny success which counts, seem to
ave caused the Germans to hesitate
mt it is Impossible for them to con.
ent themselves with the present po-
itions. which are Of the most un-
avorable character and defensive tao.
les.