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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
Gates at Crossing
to Be Eliminated

Protection gates for the Rock Island
railroad crossing on Broadway soon
will be eliminated, it was decided BY
the mayor this morning when both the
Rock Island and Oklahoma street raii-
ways gave approval Of a proposed plan
10 accomplish this purpose. -,
Under the plan three policemen viii
he stationed at the crossing One viii
he employed by the city one by the
Rock Island and the other by the OK,
lahoma Railway company Each VIII
have seperate duties one to act as flag
man for the street cars, another 70
warn Of the approach Of trains and the
third 10 take care Of traffic yiolatorS
j. w. Tinsman, superintendent OF
The Rock Island. and Charles Hoopes,
assistant operating manager OF the OK
lahoma Railway company, told the
mayor that they though, the plan would
be better for all concerned
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
TWO MORE file
FOR GOVERNOR
Robertson and Davis Official
Iy Enter Contest,

Two more candidates for the demo-
cratic nomination for governor filed
applications today with the secretary
OF the state election board. Judge
b. A. Robertson OF Oklahoma City and
Frank p. Davis of Enid, were the ones
to file. So far, five men, four demo-
Gratis and one republican, have filed.
William Alexander, state treasurer and
William Murray both democrats, who
have already announced their candi-
dacies for governor, have not yet filed.
Davis, who filed this morning, has
been candidate at previous primaries
Tor lieutenant governor. Judge Robert
son opposed Governor Williams four
years ago.
Others who filed this morning are
C. /. Edmonson, Chandler, democrat,
for president state board OF agriculture /;
John II. Pltchford, TahleQuah, demo-
crat, for supreme court Justice, first
district; f. L, Mitchell, Clinton, demo-
crat, Judge, twenty-fifth judicial dis
trict Roscoe Cox, Chandler, democrat,
state senator from the thirteenth dis
trict J. C. Thomas, Tupelo, democrat,
representative from Coal county; Owen
Owen, Tulsa, democrat for Judge,
twenty-first judicial district; ]. +.
Fleming, Poteau, democrat, state SEN
ator, twenty-first district; L. T. Will
son, Alva, republican, judge nineteenth
judicial district.
-W.s.s.-
II you call il "our war" be sure you
have your income tax receipt.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
Parking Law Test
Is Threatened by
Penalized Motorist

James J. Gray, manager of the Stand
ard Roofing and Material company an
nounced in police court this morning
that he was going to test the consttu-
tionality of Oklahoma City's traffic or
dinances. Gray had been arrested on a
charge of violating the traffic law by
parking his automobile too long on Rob
inson avenue Gray pleaded not guilty
but stated that he did not remember how
long he had parked the car He was
fined s. and costs by Judge W. o.
Mitchell Gray took an appeal to the
county court
According to NJ. F. Forsythc, clerk
of the court, the manager was fined
for speeding in police court several
weeks ago He appealed to the county
court and had not been tried there as
yet Last week Charlie Gray, brother
Of the manager, was fined 81 and cost
on a charge OF traffic violation which
he paid. Appeal bond for the case
against James Gray this morning was
set at $50.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
Auctioneers Plan
Aid to Red Cross

How to render greater aid 10 the
Red Cross will be the subject for dis
cussion at the annual meeting Of the
Oklahoma auctioneer's association al
the Lee Huckins hotel next Wednesday
morning
S. ]. Carpenter secretary of the or
ganization, who is making arrange
ments for the meeting, stated that the
auctioneers have been giving their serv-
ices free in the selling of goods, the
profits for which went to the Red Cross.
A report of the amount that has been
handled in this state will be made al
the annual meeting he said. Eleeti@ Of
officers for the ensuing year will also
take place
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11

by the cIar for his bravery and service
in caring for the helpless during tho
siege of Van.
Before the war DR., Usher had built
hospital in Van and had a practice
which extended throughout the Turk
ish empire.
The American committee for Armen-
ian and Syrian relief under the auspices
of which DIR. Usher will speak to-.
morrow, has charge Of the aid being
given to the suffering Armenians. Syr-
ians, Greeks and others in Western
Asia. The Red Cross is devoting its
attention to the west front and Amer
ica, but is supporting the committee with
donation OF 100000 monthly, said
Dr. Usher while here Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
OKLAHOMA BEHIND
IN Y. N. c. A. WORK
15O Men Urgently Needed to
Go to France,

Oklahoma Is far behind with its quota
of y. NJ c. A. war workers ana m mtne
need for capable men who are wiling
40 make the sacrifice is appalling, ac-
cord,ng TO Alfred O. Booth, state sec
rs,,r. nj the y. NJ {. A. thirty
tour men have been enlisted during the
,ast three weeks Booth said, but a
least lsO are needed for the service by
July |. La,. an.
Iisted from Oklahorns could 6e 9o
t,+ucd for the reason that men VINO de'
sired 10 enter that service could go 'o
ary mart of the county and enlist as
M doubt ranv have done. Since April
/ however. the state headquarters mere
have been keeping an account ot those
rnI;st,np and the number is few COM
pared to the need. ,,,,
Eve have relay OF cabhgranl
through Washington from Ambassador
share al Paris stating the need Tor
workers is appalling said Boo'he;;
"The minimum requirements today OF
500 for approximately ZOO unocoupieu
noiuts Many of these are on the ilr-
ing lines. Secretaries serving at tn'
-ropt are breaking under the terrific
train and we must have relief to avert
catastrophe" 80.
ave need men who are willing te
make a sacrifice. Yesterday and today
.wo men we're enlisted who were max
nc $1,000 and $4.200 a year in private
lie. They are going into the WORK
for their expenses. Thai is the KIND OF
men needed, and we need them righI
now. Oklahoma should send 100 mer
Into this service in the next thirty
H..
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
S1oCKMEN STOP
LOSSES ON RAIL
Council Of Defense Receives
Hearty Cooperation,

Letters being received by the state
council of defense show that stockmen
throughout the state and several hun
dred men recently appointed livestock
agent, to cooperate with county coun-
ell, of defense in reducing the number
of cattle killed each year on railroad
right of way, approve the plan as out,
lined by the council. Thirty-six hundred
letters have been mailed to prominent
rattlemen and answers are beginning TO
be received by the council. But iew
men asked 70 serve as livestock agents
in their respective counties have re-
fused In the hundreds OF letters being
received, many suggestions ana recon-
mendations as 10 how livestock can DC
conserved are contained,
MANY of the cattlemen in their letters
10 the council complain that FENCES
which should be kept UP by the rail-
roads are in bad condition and in some
nlaoes the fences are down. The cat
lie cannot be kept off the tracks and II
Is impossible TO help conserve cattle pn-
less the fences are kept in repair by
he roads. ,-.-
A. E. Fuller Of Kiamiehi in letter
received this morning by the board as as
,erted he had recently repaired mile
pf track near his land.
y. T. Montgomery of Clayton sltS-
pes,s that the conservation OF cattle
should be placed under the supervision
pest. &c IS that persons who permit their cat,
lie to be killed on right OF ways should
be made to pay the government the cost
of the stock. -,, -
RI. Cook, a rancher in Ellis county
complains that the price OF cow @ sldes :, SIS Is
too cheap and asserts that the 50 paid
for a cows hide which has been klieu
by train is not sufficient to meet the
expense CT sklnning IT.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
DR.. USHER WILL SPEAK
AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

At the morning services at the First
Baptist church tomorrow. Dr. Clarence
D. Ussher, defender of Van, will tell
Of his experiences in the beleaguered
city and OF the massacre OF Armcnians
by Turks. The morning lecture was
arranged to accommodate many who
might be unable to attend Dr. Ussher's
lecture at the Auditorium.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
Methodists to Mark
Epworth Founding

The twenty-ninth anniversary of the
organization of the Epworth league will
I've observed by the young people of the
First Methodist church with a Morn
ing Match Service in the league room
in the church Sunday morning at 7
o'clock.
Prof. Paul Stevick OF the Methodist
university at Guthrie will be present
and lead the service. A special music
program has been prepared under the
direction of Miss Helen Myers and
Will Davis. Breakfast will be served
in the church dining room following
the service. Rev J. Frank Roach will
have charge OF the installation of league
officers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
MuSe1f andOherS
2D A2P-c-

But whenever there's gladness.
l wish you were here.
To share II with me.
An when there's sadness.
wish I was with you.
So 1 could put my head.
Where 1t once rested.
An I wouldn't be ashamed
Even right now this day.
To put my head there.
An look into your eyes,
The same as ! did once.
II ! could have talked.
would have told you then.
The same as would now.
81 love you, mother dear"
You were my first sweetheart.
An although have another.
There's room for you both.
An tomorrow morning.
when We 90 to church.
They'll see me wearing.
An proud to wear 1t, too.
A pink flower for you.
Before / close now.
Iwant to tell you.
lust as | started this.
That some day, mother.
I'll be returning.
Over that long, long trail
To youl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
SAM LOYD'S BRAIN FOOD
X
Nine Minutes to Digest This.
No. A5O.

What two right-angled triAngles
have dimensions, that produce areas
OF the same number OF square feet
as number of running feet in the
three sidesl
ANSWER TO NO. 44o.
The first name is Aline, "a line)
then Ellen UN), Eleanor (LNR),
Emily (MLE), Elsie UC), Jane
QN), Katie (KT), En- (M), Emmie
(ME), Effie (FE) and Ivy QV).
Copyright, 1918, by Sam Loyd)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11

My own dear Mother
Sunday is Mothers Day.
An this is a message.
To you for that day.
An want to tell you.
There's long trail winding.
Into the land of my dreams.
OF those hours with you.
when l wasn't able.
To stand by myself.
An you helped me.
An were my support.
/ haven't seen you.
For six years now.
But I can picture you.
In your home, all alone,
Nestled in the hills
Those Green-crested hills.
OF central New York.
Do you remember the time.
when fell in the lake.
An couldn't swim.
An you wer, so frishtensd7
Then the years passed.
An l grew up and left you.
An came far, far away.
An after a while.
came to divide.
My heart -with another.
! may have been wayward
An forgot you at times.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
Wanted 10 Rent.

Sevsn or eight-room house at once,
I, n pod neighborhood. and must have
Gat3EE Only two in family. Best Of
re({Sehee Address M-O care Okla
- 0.awA
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
Missouri Bank Looted,

MINDEN. Mo-. May ll.-Safe-blow-
ers last night opened the safe Of the
Mnden State bank and obtained at
least $500
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11

Age may bar you from the trenches
but it does not block your progress to
the collectors office with your income
tax
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11

"Income tax hurried in" reads down
fall in Berlin"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11
WHY he SHOULD BE NOMINATED

J. A. Whtehurst is farmer who really farms a
farm and makes it pay.
For many years he has taken an active and lead
ing interest in farming stock raising, community work.
better rural schools etc. and has devoted much time
and money to the promotion of these works.
He is at present a member of the State Board of
Agriculture. His work there has been a success
He is and for many years has been, very active in
the good roads movement He is President of the
Postal Highway that runs from Little Rock Ark, to
Amarillo, Texas of the States greatest highways.
He is the original promoter of this road.
He is an enthusiastic supporter of better schools
from the rural to the higher State institutions and Is
recognized a leading worker in their behalf
He is man Of good education and high ideals.
He is known of Oklahomas most talented speak
and is in constant demand throughout the state to
speak on agriculture good roads, school work Liberty
bonds, Thrift stamps, Red Cross Council Of Defense
and other patriotic and educational subjects.
He is a staunch supporter of the President and his
policies For the past nine months he has devoted
practically his entire time to work, without pay.
He is member Of the Federal Exemption Board for
the Western Oklahoma district.
Reared in Texas he has spent the last ten years on
his farm, near Doxey, Beckham county. He has al
ways been loyal Democrat and worker for the
party. 6
Realizing the need Of such man for the office Of
President of the State Board of Agriculture an insist
ent demand came from all the State that he make
the race; at first he refused but the demand became SC
great that he has finally consented that committee of
his friends be permitted to place his name before the
people
We feel that he is eminenty fitted and qualified
for the office We ask that the public investigate his
qualifications, his record a citizen official and DEM
ocrat and that he be given their consideration and sup
port.
The hitehurst Club
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-11

II you call il "our war be sure you
have your income tax receipt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
JOHNSON OPENS
RAILROAD FIGHT

Washington, Feb. 19. - The
opening fight to retain the rail
roads under the government after
the war, Senator johnson, of
California, today declared in a
speech today in the senate that
the nation is marching straight
to the goal Of public ownership,
when the people will at last come
into it's own.
Senator johnson vigorously as
sailed the compensation paid for
the railroads in the railroad con-
troll bill.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
GET WOOD CUT
FOR WINTER

Washington, Feb. 49, The
fuel administration has sent out
q warning to the small towns Of
North Carolina, those town that
have wood suitable for stoves,
that they had better get to cut
ting wood this month and next
as it was most unlikely there
would be much coal allowed down
in these sections, if any, for do
mestic purposes
Labor is short, they say, and
more and more demands are be-
ing made for coal with the i'm
mense munition plants and fac
tories nearing completion, that
there seems little possibility OF
any coal reaching the small towns
of North Carolina, either this
SIMMER or next winter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
TROOPS CALM AWAIT
IMPENDING BATTLE
BRITISH ARMIES ON WESTERN FRONT REsOLUTELY
STAND READY FOR AWFUL IMPARr WHICH
TREATENS THEM
MEN WITH JAWS SET ARE UVAFPAID
(B',, UNITED PRESS,

With the British Armies Afield.
Feb. 19.-With utter absence of
panic or dread the British troops
are awaiting the shock of battle.
Unlike Hindenburgs braggarts
the British do not pretend they
are looking for carnage.
The British fighters are ready
with jaws set, resolutely calm and
unafraid.
1t is also unlikely that any
army in the world individually
ever understood quite so we'll the
Importance Of this approaching
battle. First, because it's inteIli-
gence was never 50 high. Second,
because the leaders and men were
never SO throughly in each others
confidence.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
UNCLE SAM
WANTS l8BILL,ION

Washington, Feb. 19. The
greatest financial drive, in this
country's history is underway
today to obtain today to obtain
over eighteen billion dollars for
government expenses thise year.
According to the estimates Of
+, the Treasury department, the
United States will spend over
$53, 100000 every day during 1918
! the greatest portion to be spent
to run the war.
1t is expected that the third
Liberty loan will net the govern
ment far above four billion dol
/ lars.
! Internal revenue returns for
1918 will show $3, 100000 as
compared with the 1909. 1913 $40
! collected during 1917 according
to Treasury Department est-
mates.
The total internal revenue re-
turns for 1913 will equal one third
Of the total revenue of the ell
tire world two years ago.
/! Excess profits will bring in
81, ,2O0,OOO,OOO The next largest
! amount $65O,OOO,OOO will come
from the personal income tax.
The pennies that arc paid with
nickels and dimes for admission
to movies and from dues paid to
club treasurieTs will net f5OOO0,-
OOO The picturesque Virgin
islands, lately acquired, will fur
nish it's share of the revenue
$4,000.
Out Of this vast sum to be
raised by intrenal revenue ONLY
$3.50, 100000 represents the re
venue of the commodities taxed
under the old law The rcmaind-
er, will be the tangiabln results Of
the revenue act Of October 3, 1917.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
WOMEN DESIGN
NAVY SHIPS
fBy { nited Press.)

Washington, Feb. ia revo-
luton in marine history is threat
ened as result Of the Navy
Department s need for ship, en-
CINE and boiler craftsmen.
Women can now help design
ships for the United States Navy,
is announced by the Women s
Division of War Work. Exam
ination Of women ship craftsmen
has begun by the United States
Civil Service Commission.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
CONGRESS SPEEDS
UP R. R. BILL
,BY UNlTED PRESS)

Washington, Feb. 19.-Speed-
ing up has been insisted upon by
war leaders in congress, who de-
mand that full steam be applied
to get the railroad control bill
passed by the senate which will
vote on the bill On Thursday in
spite Of Senator Poindexter's OBJ
lection which blocked an agree
ment setting five o'clock as the
time for the final voting
Poindexter withdrew his OBJ
lection when he was assured that
time would be given to the de-
bate Of the amendments.
The house takes up this bill
today
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
PEOPLE OF STATE
ARE NOT SAVERS

That somthing is wrong with
North Carolina in that she has
the lowest per capita wealth Of
any State in the Union, except
Mississippi, is the conclusion
reached bye ilbert T. Stephenson,
Director Of Service for the War
Savings Committee Of North Caro-
lima, after close study of the
figures which represent North
Carolina s total accumulated
wealth compared with the value
Of her annual production. Ac-
cording to Mr.. Stephenson, North
Carolina s wealth is $2,00O,OOO,-
600 while she produces every yea-
the sum Of $5OO,0OO,OOO. This
means he says, that the state pro-
duces every four years as much
wealth as she has been able to ac
cumulate in $50 years.
That we are a people who waste
and spend unnecessarily Mr.
Stephenson doesn't hesitate &c
say. He has facts to prove it
The average wealth per family
in North Carolina, he says is
$845., or $3.50 per capita. Recent
surveys show that fair stand
ard Of living calls for $7O9 pei
family or $142 per capita. This
leaves a surplus of 1886 per fam
lily or $27 per capita, which is
far above hat required by al
efficient standard Of living.
eff every Individually says Mr.
Stephenson, "will save his S27
this year and lend to the Govern
ment only $16.72 Of that amount
which he has been asked to d,
by the Government by purchas
ing War Savings Stamps, Unitet
States Government Bonds, Norti
Carolina then will have no troul
bic in raising her $50,0O0,O0O, tn
amount approtioned her for fnan
cling the War; This, Mr.. Steph
enson thinks the people will dc
and believes that from this yea
OH North Carolina will become
State Of savers and will leave he
unenviable position at bottom 0
the list Of savers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
STRIKE LEADER
JOINS BOARD

Washington, Feb. 19.-William
Hutchinson, leader of the strik-
ing woodworkers Of the eastern
shipyards will be appointed to
the shipping board wage ADJUST
ment commission.
This is the latest development
today in the government move
to prevent further walkOuts in
the shipyards.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
RUSSIA WILL FIGHT
AGAINST GERMANY
ss1
BoLsHEv1K1 re <a.~N OFFICE DECLARES THAT REcRU-
TING soCl4' ARMY IS SUFFICIENT FOR
ALL EN- CUES
GERMANS MUST REVOLT TO GET FOOD
By Shaplen

Copyright 1918 by United Press)
Petrograd, Feb. 49, Russia
will fight, the Bolsheviki foreign
office told the United Press today.
If the German advance against
Russia they will be declared coun-
ter revolutionists and will be
fought like Alexieff and Kala-
dine. It was stated the recruit
ing of the socialist army was
enormous.
No trade relations with Ger
many was possible, the foreign
office declared, and the Germans
will get food only when they re,
volt and join the Russian prale-
tariat.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
LLOYD GEORGE
SPEAKS TODAY
(BY UNITED PRESS)

London, Feb. 19.-Although the
political situation continued tense
today as the result of General
Robertson's resignation, it is con-
fidently believed that Premier
Lloyd Georges speech in the
house Of commons would fully
justify the governments attitude.
The premier was to speak this
afternoon and it is predicted that
his address would again demon
strate the near crisis was largely
Of press manufacture.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
(By United Press.)

Washington, Feb. 19.-Fuel
Administrator Garfield ordered
Rembrandt Peale, Of Birmingham
Alabama, to take action in the
coal strike which is tying up
mining in the Alabama fields.
Peale will personally represent
Doctor Garfield there in trying to
bring the miners and operators
together.
The report to the fuel admins
traitor indicated that ten thou
sand miners are on strike in
these coal fields.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
CONFERENCE ON
SCHOOL SUPT.

This morning a number Of lead
ing business men met the school
trustees to talk over the matter
Of school superintendent, and the
discussion took more than two
hours.
The entire discussion was agree
able, the trustees meeting the
citizens in a fair and open spirit,
and informally the question was
discussed
Many points were brought out
Of benefit to both Of the parties,
and the citizens were unable to
speak Of the situation as they saw
1t and emphasized wherein i'm
provements could be made.
AS the trustees were not asked
to pledge themselves to any
N'ul oC VI dCl1Ou IL WOulu IIOC NC
becoming to report the speeches
OF either the members Of the
trustees or the various citizens,
but 1t was felt by all that the dis
cnssion had done good inasmuch
as the trustees were advised of
the several points in connection
with the school the past year that
has displeased parents Of the
scholars.
1t was not stated whether OF
not the trustees would vote on
the school superintendent. at to-
nights meeting or not, nor did tht
people try to influence them ex
cept that the trustees mi ght be
informed as to the conditions
nat have existed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
FIREALARM CARDS

All instructions relative. to the
fre-alarm whistles and regulai-
tons have been printed and can
be obtained without charge at
The Commonwealth office.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-19
WAINE PLANT
WRECKED TODAY
by UNITED pREsS>

Paterson, Feb. 19.-Three ex-
plOsiOn shook Paterson and broke
the windows here today.
1t is reported that the explosion
occurred at the Waine Powder
Works near here, and it is stated
that three men were injured, and
the Waine plant destroyed.