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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-10-31

pumes-On Thursday at $50
.i',.S n M, Mrs. Albert Brunies,
w Inuise Harper died. Deceased
la native of Algiers and was sew
~ '.ssn Years old. The funeral took
30 ',"ss Friday morning at 3 O'Clock
r ,.'m the parlors of Fred Lietz, 442
~ ,..s.on Ave. Interment was in Nc
nOuogh Cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24

taken prisoner by the Germans at that famous battle of Mons in the begin ming of the war. This splendid soldier with a junior officer was taken defend- ing the last of his guns. All his men had either been killed, wounded or captured, and these two were left alone defending little bridge. Seeing that their case was hopeless they re- moved the brceching pin of their gun and grimy waited for the worst The majors right arm was badly wounded and his lieutenants leg had been shat tered by a piece of shell. But they stayed by their gun and were taken at their post of duty.
 They were put in one of those awful German fortresses where the lives of so many brave British officers have been made horrible. and only occasionally q word concerning their welfare came through to their families and friends. And now today I hold a little picture postcard showing a peaceful lake in the mountains. and written from Hotel Beau Rivage, Montreux, Suisse The few lines written upon it seem to me to hold an epic of sadness bravely born. Just a line, 1t says, ito show you that have at last been passed by the doc- tor for Suisse, and to wish you happy New Year, and to thank you fo the nice, long letter you wrote me nearly three years ago. I could not answer it then myself and I hoped that you would have written again. I am writing to you now at the earliest opportunity for 1 hated you to think me ungfateful and that I did not appreciate your cheery words. I am interned here now and should so like to hear from you again. :"
 Think of it, To remember with grati- tude a letter written three years ago. Think of the lives of these men who are cut off from home family friends il. prison camps in Germany! And this man, who, like thousands of others, has suffered and been exiled for you and for me adds as a postscript to his pathetic little note these words:
 Postage still free if addressed to Brit ish prisoner of var"
 Do you know when read those simple words, I seem to weave a horrible trag- edy into every turn of the pen that wrote them. This man was about 40 when he went out with that first con tingent of the "contemptible little army Now after years of suffering he has been judged by German doctor to b. of no more value as a fighting man, and so he is sent across to the fettered calm of the Swiss mountains to wait for the day.
 A letter from London with some de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24
EngLopd PEacarded With
 so s Signs--SaUe or rSfarUe
Everyone Has Food Enough, Says Lady Mary, But All Seem to Think They Ought to Eat Until Satisfied. British Prisoners New Years Card Reply to Let
 ter Three Years Old-New York City Con-
 dtions Are Contrasted With London
By LADY MARY

New York, February 20.-(Specialo This strange. dazzling city of the Elm pire State has so many surprises within its river-bound length that l am be- coming rather bewildered.
 I have always been brought up to con- slider London a dark and dirty city, beautiful and full of magic hstory-but still dirty. I have also learned to be- lieve that the clear, pure air of the new world precludes the possibility of coal dust and gloom and general pleasant ness, but lol all my preconceived ideas on the subject of New York's cleanli ness must be readjusted. for can safely state that poor old foggy London has no points to give New York, this win ter, at any rate, on the subject of dirt.
 I am told that it is the soft coal that is the trouble and also the unusual at mospheric conditions. Well, all right! I'll grant these and several other causes as just and natural, but I can't find any excuse for the condition of the streets of this rich and splendid city.
 NEW YORK'S GOOD TEMPER
 Palaces seem to be built by the side of yawning pits and mud banks A sor- geous hotel is situated on the edge ot what looks like a rubbish heap. l went to the Lexington Opera house the other night to hear Galli-Curci, and so huge was the crush of motors from Fifth avenue down to the doors of the thea tre that I decided it would be good deal better to get out and walk.
 It was what Is called in Scotland "A soft night" so I gathered my skirts about me and made the plunge. Yes. of course I had on my prettiest and Iightest slippers. What else would you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24

tails concerning food may interest you and show you what war means to those in England!
 T don't think l. shall ever feel hungry again. Everywhere you go they talk food. Every street and railway station is placarded with posters which show the $ o s signal-save or starve.'
 Every paper you pick up is bowling about the food muddle, but no one seems to make any suggestions of practical value.
 People are getting on my nerves a bit -Gallipoli, Mesopotania, the Dardanelles and other unfortunate stunts were very sad but they were among the mistakes of war-but for strong, healthy people in guarded England to have no meat on Sundays is calamity!
 Not to be permitted without shrieks of protest. It really makes me ill, As if it would hurt anyone to be without meat on one or two days week! But don't think we are not getting enough food. We are, but everyone seems to think they ought to eat till they are satisfied-this is a mistake in wartime. Strict rations for butter and margarine are now ordered and meat is to follow in week or two. We are filled with pride as well as food if we manage to secure half a leg of mutton!
 When you register at hotel you must also present your food ticket before you can be served with meals!
 "i met a man recently who has been prisoner in Germany since the com mencement of the war. He was ex- changed this month and allowed to come home. He says that the poorer classes In Germany are starving and that sub stitutes are used for everything possible. Paper soes for boots and paper Things for coats and dresses are the only things obtainable at price within the range of ordinary folk"
 And so it goes-this awful grinding that as yet we in America only feel as a pre- Jude. Perhaps before those mills of the gods" start their real grinding in the western world victory may greet our arms and the flags of peace may be un- l fur1ed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24
Bakers Must Observe 20
 Per Cent Substitute Rule

Washington February g = State food administrators were ordered to- day to enforce strictly the food admin istration's rule requiring bakers to use 20 per cent of wheat flour substitutes in all bakery products by February 24.
 This ru1e,' telegram sent to the administrators said, 'fs an important link in the food administration wheat conservation programme, upon the suc- cess of which depends our ability to supply the allies with the wheat flour that is essential to their victory and OUTS. The list of substitutes is wide"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24

expect? Anyhow, in spite of my chauL- feur's warning cry, l stepped into puddle and from the puddle l sank lnto a mud-hcap and from the mud-heap l slipped into a pile of bricks and stone and then I waded through pond, and so, like Tennyson, l progressed through a regular slough of oespond until ar rived at the outskirts of a sodden carpet that was riven and wrinkled over vast iron grating. Then 1 realized 1 was at the threshold of an opera house into which was struggling one of the richest and most representative audiences in the world!
 And yet I heard no signs of discon- tent. Everybody in that tightly Wedgeo mass of humanity seemed quite happy and good natured. If such thing had occurred in our dim and dingy old Co., vent Garden Opera house in the height of it's grand opera season I hesitate to think what would have happened.
 But it seems to me that this patient good temper is a characteristic of the New York public, as l have observed it. Else how is it possible for no scenes" to occur on the subways during the rush hours of the day?
 PHILOSOPHY ON THE SUBWAY
 Sometimes the terrific pushing, shov- ing, gasping crowds look as if they would crush themselves to death, and yet I never hear people grumbling or observe any tendency to active resent ment when somebody knocks off some body else's hat; or woman plants her elbows firmly in a mans chest and asks him not to shove. It is really marvellous to me, this attitude of phlosophic calm that carries all sorts and conditions of men" through discomforts that to my somewhat inflexible British mind seem almost insuperable.
 And I discovered another quaint spot in New York's vast surface the other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, February 23.-(Special.) More than 150 mechanics who are will ing to go anywhere they are wanted by the government to lend hand to Uncle sam's shipbuilding operations have been listed by the Huntsville Bar association. All of the men are work ing in Huntsville and suburbs.
 Luther Cash, negro who recently came here from Attalla, was arrested last night and lodged in Jail on charge of burglary and grand lar ceny Cash is accused of robbing the store of Judge Adams, at Chelsey, of s50 in money and a large quantity of merchandise, part of the latter nav ing been found in his possession.
 Mrs. William Lewis, aged 55 years, died yesterday at her home at Hazle Green.
 Many of the business men of New York Believe that the war in Europe will last three years longer, according t., Mayor Thomas T. Terry, of Hunts yille. who is just back from New York. This pessimstic condition of mind is reflected in the wooden goods market. said Mayor Terry, and he believes wool will go so high that the person of average means will be wearing suits more than a year later on in the war.
 All of the public schools of Hunts ville celebrated Washington's birth day by the rendition of special patrit otic programs at the morning opening hour Friday. The exercises were at tended by large crowds.
 Approximately half of Huntsville's quota of the sum necessary for the preliminary work on the proposed electric interurban railway from Huntsville to Florence has been sup- scribed during the last few days, ac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24
Will Not Teach German

Sioux Falls. s. D.; February 23.-Imme- diate abandonment in all educational in stitutions in South Dakota of the teach ing of the German language was ordered by the state council of defense in resolution adopted here today. So far as known this is the first statewide. action taken in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24
Austrians to Renew Battle

Washington, February 23.-Official dis patches from Rome today interpret the recent closing of the Swiss frontier by Austria to indicate troop movements to the Italian frontier in preparation for renewed offensive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24

cording to reports made by the work ing committees of the Chamber of Commerce last night. The Chamber of Commerce entertained the workers and other business men at a dinner in the Parish house. The campaign will continue through next week and the wcmen's organizations have pledged themselves to cooperate actively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24
To Erase Kaiser's Insignia

Madison, Wis, February 23.-The upper house ofsthe Wisconsin legislature today passed resolution to blot from view the German imperial insignia which adorns one of the figures in a painting on the wall of the senate chamber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24
Ratification Announced

Washington, February 23.-South Car olina's S ratification action of the nation- wide prohibition amendment to the con- was announced to the House today in a message read from Governor Manning, reporting the action of the leg iSlature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-24

day. It is the Punch and Judy theatre, which is situated on Forty ninth street, nearby to a specially unsightly portion of Sixth avenue. I have seen a good many freak" theatres in my time, but I really think that the Punch and Judy, with it's seating capacity for 299 per sons. all told. is one of the quantest shrines that has ever been erected 10 the goddess of drama At any rate, 1t is to be opened tonight Ohe 20th inst) by MT. Walter Knight who is produc- ing g propaganda play, called "Her Countryside Play for Patriots The chief interest in the production centers, however, in the fact that Miss Rosa Iynd is to make it the occasion of het debut in New York.
 LADY CHETWYND PATRIOT
 As you probably know "Rosa Lynd" is in private life the very rich and pretty Lady Chetwynd. who came over from England last November with the intention of making a tour through America (which is her native land) and observing dramatic conditions in the new world in order to one day. after the war, establish model the- atre in London. But she reckoned with out the temptations that would assail her on her way so instead of pursu- ing her original course of action she stopped to listen to the voice of the tempter. otherwise MT Waller Knight of "Pierrot, the Prodigal'' fame. and agreed to appear under his Manage ment in a play that photographically reproduces life in a German military town and the terrible effect it has upon an American girl who in a period of youthful passion, marries a Prussian 
 I was accorded the special privilege of being allowed to see a rehearsal of ''Her Country and in spite of the rough state of very preliminary and "undress performance was intensely interested in this human drama and it's representation.
 Lady Chetwynd is an enthusiastic and industrious worker. and she loves acting and throws her whole soul into the part she portrays. I think that people who regard her more or less as society butterfly" will be surprised to find that Rosa Lynd" is an actress of some accomplishment who is suf- ficiently in love with her art to invite and receive criticism on her own mer- its.
 A day or two ago I received a post- card from Switzerland dated January 1. It was written by a gallant British major of the Royal artillery, who was
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-01
STATE IS fourth
IN TOBACCO FUND
Oklahoma Up in List as Rails
er of "SmokeS" Fund,

Oklahoma now ranks fourth in the
Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund,
which is receiving contributions from
$40 newspapers and ninety-nine maya
zines Only the Providence Journal, the
San Francisco Bulletin and the Chicago
Tribune are ahead of the Times, the
Journal ranking first with S43,3sl78
and the Times with over $4,000 to its
credit. This movement which Is ma
tion-wide, is endorsed by Newton D.
Baker, secretary of war, Theodore
Roosevelt, DR.. Lyman Abbott, John T.
McGraw, Champ Clarke and many other
prominent people
The tobacco is supplied the fund at
cost by five companies, and tobacco
dealers and retailers all over the state
are helping the Times collect the fund
The Times supplies all dealers with
subscription blanks,
Each package of Smokes" contains a
postcard addressed to the person who
dJnated it, which, when signed by the
soldier or sailor who receives it, serves
as a receipt for the sender.
Secretary Baker says Of the fund
The war department approves Of their
enterprise (that of those who take part
in raising the Our Boys in France To-
bacco FUND.- and thanks them in be
half of many. a homesick soldier or
sailor who will be cheered not merely
by the kindly gifts themselves, but still
more by the spirit of cordial and home
ly sympathy which inspires them"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-01
Reve1a1aous
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What Madge Did When Ernest Tried to
Give Otto 4 Signal.

A S Pete's howl rose upon the air the
~ ferret-faced youth aarsd and
half-whirled around in the direc-
tion of the sound Then seemingly
realizing that he was betraying himself,
he faced the young army officer again,
and noticed furtive movement OF his
hand toward a pocket which | was sure
concealed a weapon.
That he would take no chances once
he had made up his mind that the other
man suspected him | was certain. He
would shoot, and that quickly.
The officer, however. showed only
casual interest in the howls Of the poor
brute, which grew louder and more
agonized each second, II my eyes hadn't
been sharpened by fear would not have
noticed that he was poised upon the
balls Of his feet, watchful, ready, IL
necessary TO spring upon the ferret
faced youth.
do you know" he drawled, as Il he
were discussing the price Of lobster
salad, I'm sure you must be mistaken
about the lady leaving here 20 minutes
ago. That dog howling so disturbingly
is hers, I'm positive, and she would
never leave him in such distress as that
She may have started and come back
for some reason without your seeing
her And I'm sure either she or the
dog has met with an accident Of some
kind. II you don't mind III just look
around for her"
THE he'll you will" Ernest snarled.
Now let me tell you something, shout
der straps. You've just handed out the
spiel that I'm seven different kinds of
liar, and that don't go with me il
you're the whole United States army"
He was evidently trying to provoke
the other man into rage, on the theory
that an opponent blinded by anger was
less dangerous than calm, judicial
one. But he made the mistake of judg-
ing the cool-headed Yankee before him
by his own temperament.
Don't get fused brother" the officer
advised cooly, and only a watchful OBJ
server could have seen that he even
family resented the nsolence Of the fer
ret faced youth. mo offense was in
tended, and I'm sure you will see the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-01

advlsabillty Of letting me look for my
friend Come along with me II you
don't want to let me 20 by myself"
"Cali II q Co"
His drawing. soft voice, his concilia-
tory words seemed TO have a curious ei-
feet upon Ernest He stood motionless
IN the path and cared as II hypnotired
at the other ran,
Cali it a 60" he said huskily at last
Il suppose ! was a biz quick with the
ilaliron under the collar, but II always
makes me see red to have anybody call
me a liar, But tell YOU, you've got
this doped out wrong. | did see the lady
go away and she had the pup with her
This dog back here belongs to one oI
the walters Il turned ugly today, ant
he gave II dose thinking Il would set.
tie It's hash But !; must be like a cat
have nine lives, for It's singing arount
as lively as ever"
Ernest stopped and looked a. com
placent AZ IL he had Just settled all III,
worlds affairs satisfactorily. The Of
iieer however was gently persistent,
"You surely don't mind my having |
look at the dog, though, do your"
Msdge Steps Forth.
The two men faced each other tensely
Between them was the pretense Of coui
tesy, but each knew now--and knew III,
other knew--that II was q death due
OF wits between them,
Ernest was the first TO speak.
"Oi course not" he said suavely
"But he's a savage brute, and he'll Jus
about tear you to pieces II his maste,
isn't around. can't do thing with
him I'll just call him over here, II,
can't be far away"
His voice rose In nervous shrek o
"Ouow
Recollec,ions shook me with nervous
chill, could hear his words to OuC
upon the stairs:
BEAT II around the back way to III,
wireless, and fix that soup so u yol
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-01
KarakuI Breed ThriveS and
Grows Fat on Weeds, De-
CIareS Man Who Went Four
Times Into Arid Lands to
Procure Specimens,

The state board of agriculture and the
state agricultural college teachers know
that there is land in certain parts OF
Oklahoma OF such poor quality that a
man cannot even raise sheep on IL.
Land upon which not even sheep can be
raised is almost on par with a desert
Among other counties Of the state hav-
ing Just such land, is Haskell county.
Yet, according to DR. c. {. Young OF
Belen, Texas, who stopped over one day
IN Oklahoma City, on his way back to
Belen from an exploration trip among
the mountains of Haskell county, there
is a sheep OF breed hardy enough to
make itself at home in this barren land.
This breed was imported from the des-
erts Of central Asia.
The name of the sheep is, Karakui
pronounced "carakool'O.
Persian lamb fur comes from the new
born OF the Karakul sheep, The Kara
kul is also called the Arab.
Breed Grows Large.
Al present the most important charac-
teristic Of these sheep is their ability to
accumulate great quantities of fat emf
nently fit for cooking purposes on the
scantiest of pastures since this sheep
competes in Asia with the camel.
The mutton is free from the woody
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-01
KA|SER'S PRESS
SEES BIG THINGS
IN Marine DRIVE
"FrenCh Reserves, However,
Must Be ReCkoned With" "

AMSTERDAM, June 1.-The Nord
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung says that
II is increasingly apparent that the
crown princes advance is not new
attack but systematic continuation OF
the previous offensive. Continuing, il
says that, thanks to communications
in the region south OF Chauny. which
were secured ih April the new region
OF attack is already beginning organi-
cally to grow, together with the big
wedge driven towards Amiens.
There are tremendous tactical and
operative possibilities in the strategic
positions now won" the article says
in conclusion. Meanwhile, now as be-
fore, General Foch's army stands in the
region north Of AmienS. There the en-
tente awaits in certainty a revival of
our offensive"
The military correspondent OF the
Hamburger Nachrichten points out that
further Developments will mainly be in
fluenccd by two factors. First, he says,
the increased effect OF the French re-
serves must be reckoned on because
General Foch has had opportunity to
bring up even remote troops and, sec
ondly, that there are local difficulties,
including the entire lack of main roads
and railway communication from north
to south to connect previous bases with
the foremost positions already reached.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-01
Sheep From Deserts of Central Asia
To be Grazed on Weedy, Desert Land
OF Haskell County by Texas Doctor

flavor characteristic OF our native
breeds, II is said, and In crossing Kara
kul with our native sheep there Is al
ways great increase OF weight and hard
mess. The hybrids mature much
quicker, sixty-pound lambs in sixty
days are not at all rare,
II careful selection Is practiced there
is also an increase in the fleece as Sec
retary Tomlinson Of the American Ma
tionai Livestock association found in
crossing them with Coswolds. the larg-
est domestic sheep in America In
spite OF the war seven governments have
issued bulletins on the raising OF Kara
kul sheep which DIR. Young has In part
established in Texas and New Mexico,
The doctor made four expeditions into
central Asia's great desert to procure
specimens of the sheep.
Karakuls Delight In Weeds.
The part of Haskell county into which
DR., Young proposes to take Karakul
sheep, is prolific in one undesirable
respect II is claimed to be the greatest
weed producer in Oklahoma. But the
Karakul delights in weeds, even the
Russian thistle, There are 500 kinds
OF weeds in the United States DR..
Young says that he knows positively
that the karakul will turn up its nose
and reject only ten OF the 500.
DR., Youngs concern is called the
Karakul and Rambouillet sheep com
pany and il has sheep ranches at Belcr,
Texas and 1900 sheep, ".bred
karakuls, at the ranch in the Sacra.
mento mountains, N M. Dr. Young ex-
pect, to obtain 10000 acres in Haskell
county and start his new herd in three
months from this time.