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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-18
FOR LEASE

FOR LEAsE-Ten-room house. severna
Park. near water; good beach: three
minutes walk from Annapolis Shoot Line
or boulevard: beautiful pHrroundings:
hot water heating plant; electric lights
large garage; lawn: shade and fruit
trees. Apply O. L. Moiter on premises,
or phone Seyerna. O. Oh
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-18

Senator Reed is entitled to full pro
lection in his right of free speech
This has nothing to do with the fact
that the speech is not worth the price
Springfield Republican
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-18

It's the unexpected that happens
but don't bet on it. Life is full Of
uncertainties. -
The young man parts his hair, but
the bald man has parted from his.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-18

DAnnunzio gives it out that he
drinks no liquor of any kind, and
works all the better for it. What
does a man like that need of liquor,
anyhow cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-18

Five years from now Bolshevism
viii be but like the bad odor that
clings around broken gasoline jug.
This is in way of prophecy but
make note OF it.-Baltimore Amer
lean.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-18

The doctors will not need to look
far to find cause for the President
restlessness; he has been waiting on
the National Senate.-Boston Herald.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-18

DR.. Grayson is the only man living
that can tell Woodrow Wilson to ''go
lie down." and get away with it,
Pontiac (Mich.) Press.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-18

When labor agrees to share losses
as well as profits. the halcyon days of
peace will be Washington Post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11
SOWING CHRISTMAS SEED
How the Problem Of Storing 4 Barrel
Of Apples in a Small New York
Apartment Was Solved.

A New York couple recently re-
ceived a barrel Of fine apples from
relative up in the fruit country and
were puzzled for a while, not only as
to where to put such a bulky package
IN the narrow confines Of four-room
apartment, but also as to how to keep
the fruit from spelling in the steam
heated temperature. As there are
only two in the family, it seemed as
though they were sure to have some
spoiled apples on hand before long:
might give them away for Christ
mas" suggested the head Of the
house.
"That wouldn't do at ALL" said the
wife. "But I'll tell you what we will
do. You know, there's lot of people
we know who won't think to send US
any presents this year unless we bring
the matter to their attention in some
way. Now, if send every one Of my
friends a nice basket Of apples this
week they'll all remember our exist
ence and We'll get something from al
most every one. I'll just do It,"
And she did. Now they are looking
forward to Christmas with much more
curiositv and eagerness than usual
and have enough apples left to last as
long az they are likely to keep.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11

body was busy. Tom took a chair,
too, and then started in to tell him
all about it.
Ethel Westcott was a stenOgrapher
at Billings & Kent's and Tom had
fallen in love with her the very first
day he had gone there. She lived
alone with her mother, her father haV-
ing died some years ago, and Tom and
she hoped to be married very soon,
just as soon as he had saved some
thing to start on. Then suddenly Tom
sprang up, exclaiming:
"Gee, uncle. forgot to buy the
cigars!" and seizing his hat from the
hatstand, fled, leaving Mr.. Miggs all
by himself in the parlor. For the mo-
ment Uncle Jos didn't know whether
to jump up and follow Tom or to sit
where he was.
But Tom was gone, and there was
nothing for him to do but to sit still.
What an awkward predicament to be
in! To be left in strange house
where nobody knew who he was. Sup
posing somebody were to come in
how was he to explain himself? He
was just wondering what on earth ne
should say, when sure enough foot
steps sounded down the passage. They
approached the room.
Uncle Jos covered in his chair.
What a stupid Tom was to leave him
like that! Suppose they took him for
q burglar or something. Uncle Jos
dared not look up. The footsteps were
almost at the door. They ceased. Mr..
Miggs dared scarcely breathe. He
sat as If petrifed. What would hap
pen?
A scream, perhaps, yell Of fright {!
No, nothing happened. Perhaps it was
only Tom standing there, after all. At
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11
"You Come Along With Me-"

Just have got to come along and be
introduced"
And as Tom was nearly three times
as big as Uncle Jos, he almost lifted
him bodily into the street car that
happened to be waiting, and away
they went.
It was with some trepidation that
Mr.. Miggs followed his nephew into
the neat little flat where Toms fiancee
lived. He did not feel at all sure OF
his welcome. He was only in his
Business clothes. and he knew quite
we'll that his collar was none too fresh.
Well, it was Toms fault for dragging
him there. He would just say how
do you do and then escape-escape
to his boarding house and-and-
: He found himself ensconced in an
eas, csatr in the cozy parlor. There
was Hcboiy else about, but sounds
from the kitchen indicated that SOLE ;
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11


that Josiah Miggs had been Christmas
shopping. Oh, no. He was just on
his way from business.
He took another wistful peep at the
girl on the boarding opposite and re-
signed himself to seeing another load
ed car go by without stopping. The
fact of the matter was that Jos Miggs
was about the loneliest little old man
In little old Manhattan, and silly as
It may sound, he had adopted a girl
on q hoarding-an advertising girl
as his friend. Every day as ne went to
and from the real estate office where
he worked he always glanced up at
the boarding as he passed. and the
girl always seemed to smile back at
him in CHEEKY, encouraging manner.
Tonight he did not feel that he could
think too much about the girl on the
boarding because, when one has only
q very lonely Christmas to look for
ward to, thinking about impossibilities
only makes matters worse. So Jos
bumped his shoulders to the cold wind
that was blowing and waited for an
other car.
It was a sounding thwack that fell
on his shoulders as he stood there, and
Jos had to gasp for breath before look
ing around to see what had hit him.
When he did, however, all he could
see was q round, grinning face ever
so high up looking down into his. He
stared at it in perplexity moment,
then wheeling around exclaimed:
"Why, Toni"
The tall young man stood anc
grinned while Jos looked him up and
down.
"When did you strike town, Tom? l
haven't seen you since you were lit
tie bit of feller."
''Two months ago, Uncle Jos. l got
a job with Billings & Kent, the hard
ware people. I've been looking for
you, uncle
"Well, we'll, Tom. I'm glad to see
you. Suppose we go along and have
some dinner together, eh? How would
that be?"
The big young man shook his head.
"Sorry, uncle" he said, "but 1t can't
be done. I'm-Im promised some
where else."
Mr.. Miggs gave him sly, sidelong
glance. $50 that's the way the wind
blows, eh?"
The young man reddened. IL
promised" he stammered. Then
bright idea striking him, he grasped
his uncle by the arm. y
! ".But I tell you what, uncle, you
come along with me-"
Uncle Jos shrank back in his over
coat. What, he butt IN where he was
not wanted? No, indeed. He dragged
his arm out Of Toms grasp. "Non-
sense, Tom," he said. But Tom held
on. t
'Now look here, uncle; you're the
only relative I haye in this city. You
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11

last the trembling little man screwed
up his courage and raised his eyes.
For a moment he thought he must
have fallen asleep and dreamed OF
the girl of the boarding.
She was actually there and smiling
down at him as usual. The same
bright face and curling hair, the mer-
ry eyes with the friendly CLINT in
them. Was this Toms girl? Why, he
seemed to have known her all his life.
He rose to his feet, tentative smile
on his pale cheeks. He didn't know
what to say, but there was no need,
for the girl stepped forward.
"Uncle Jos. I'm sure" she smiled.
"rve heard Tom speak of you so
often"
he waited while she crossed the
room to him and took his hands in
hers. She stood before him, speaking
words of kindliness and welcome.
"We've been thinking Of you and won
dering how we could find you. Tom
said that you were all alone, and we
could not have enjoyed our Christmas
thinking that" She stopped and
kissed his cheek. Wonderingly Toms
uncle looked at her, tears Of gladness
in his eyes.
No need for introductions, no need
for ordinations: lust friendlinesS and
hospitality. And when presently
Ethels mother came from the kitchen,
and Tom returned from his shopping,
1t was Just like family gathering.
OF course they made him stay to sup
per, and afterward to help hang the
decorations, and when at last he said
good-by their voices followed him
down the street "A Merry Christmas,
Uncle Jos, and mind you come early
tomorrow"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11

HE street cars were
crowded and the little
man standing on the
sidewalk hitched the
collar of his coat a bit
higher and allowed the
women and children,
with arms laden with
parcels, to ella m b e r
aboard ahead Of him.
It was Christmas eve,
and the holiday spirit
Was all ahOut him. Not
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11
Born Tired.

Born Tired.
"What do you think Is your natural
vocation, Reggie?
"Haven't any, deah boy. What I
was born with Is a natural vacation"
In Washington.
"Wife, I've failed Of reelection and
we must return home"
Impossible, senator"
"Eh?"
"I owe more than 400 calls"
"No matter. You can safely write
'em off now"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11
Habitual Constipation Cured
in II to u DaYS

"LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is a specially
prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxativef for Habitual
Constipation. 1t relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for IA to 81 days
to induce regular action. 1t Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. SOC
per bottle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11

In England at the present time
there are l SSS,000 more females
than there are males.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11

Copyright, 1919. Mcclure Newspaper Syn
dicate)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07
"a Thing sss.Sy ~

'""s Ssrsxss.yy -"
t 70 . s,r:;'' di :sSs's ss:% :'''''"'
In days Of Strlfs. when Zen mems
And rampant bsrds Via letters b'ssA
afrssh.
We ysarn for times whom hfsbood.
warm and rudy.
Enlysn.d minds that stfl the world
snrnash.
re ,hs.: We sivs alissisnss d''p ana
And, 4: II: 'ish ''ssp's 70 Lord.
TSrn gladly from the B~olshsvIs,s Of
party
And Bolshevists Of song.
We who have bowed 70 HsIsn's soulful
Or yielded to Nsustca's matHsn SINCE.
Behsld %Antlgone's flial senss Of duty.
Or sss Aicsstis %dsathward turn her
face:
We who with .Pindaf Of, have watched
the moonshins
Battle with itS light olympIa's olive
tree,
Or with ThsocrIrus have seen the noon.
Clint from sIcilian seas.
We who have thrilled At Dido's death.
less passion.
And with Aeneas witnessed men un.
born.
Heard Deils's %swesthsart plead 10
knightly fashion.
And Ovid sr'svs while ',i'd and for.
Wa who upon philosophy have pondsred
While genial Horace lighf2ned half
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07
DANGER OF WIRE STRIKE.

WESTERN UNION officials express the opinion that the telegraphers'
" strike in the southeastern states will have little effect on the companys
business. They are voeing more optimism than they feel Employers are
IS certain to underestimate union strength as labor leaders re TO place such
estimates too high. Somewhere between the two are the real facts They
will be sufficient to hamper but not stop wire communication in the ares al
fced. Such a handicap will also retard business, which should be kept NOV
ing at top speed Strikes are not a reconstruction measure They are OBJ
shuctive and even destructive at times.
And this strike threatens to spread throughout the country. Telegraphers
and electrical workers have voted to strike. They await only orders from
). j. Konenkamp their international president, to extend the wak-out
throughout the United States and Canada. The inconvenience and delay now
experienced in the southeastern states may be extended to the entire continent
before these lines appear in print What that would mean in losses to business
must depend somewhat on the unanniy of the strike, but the cost will be
large, and not limited to the principals Of the controversy.
But this strike at this time holds a greater danger than dsruping the
lines Of communication. Its wide ramifcation makes it more potent than
almost any other labor disturbance could be in spreading Unrest among other
srsta II II continues long, we may expect disturbances in other lines
wherever disgrunted leaders find a real or fanced grievance. Canada's pres
mt status Is evidence that even strictly sympathy strikes are to be counted
- possibilities. 1t Is = dangerous time for a national strike of any sort, and
! disastrous time, because Of the need Of stimulating business and industry.
Because Of that peril, as well a, because of the importance of telegraph
and telephone systems in modern life, every effort should be bent toward an
lary settlement Postmaster General Burleson, a nagement is blamed in
)rt by labor leaders for the trouble. Settlement should be easier with the
wires under private direction. Burksons dealings with labor and the pub
lie have been autocratic. Justice should have a better chance with the new
regime This despite the fact that Western Union officials ire quoted a.
welcoming q fight with the union: They will at least be reasonable.
And let all trade uionists realize that the burden OF strikes is great
and widespread. 1t falls on the public as well as N strikers and the employ
ing companies They should understand that sympathetic strikes, because
u obvious injustice, are bound to be unpopular. Agiator, are menace to
The country now, They are inincal to the cause Of labor. So ire I'M
reasonable employers, unwilling to deal fairly with labor, The president has
pointed out the need Of harmony. Let him be our leader in peace \. he was
h wal.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07
Irish Tenor 10 q Cop.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALHOUN Nc
Cormack, the Irish tenor. was recent
ly made an honorary member Of the
San Francisco police department at a
special meeting Of the police com
missioners. Chief OF Police D. A.
White presented the new member OF
the department with q golden star,
and his certificate Of appointment was
handed him by President Theodore
Roche Of the police commission. This
honor was conferred on the gifted
Irish singer for valuable aid rem
dercd the department during tie Vic
tory loan drive.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

The prosecution Of liquor cases is
the particular duty assigned TO Miss
Charlotte kolmi,z, a ~lj-ycar-old girl
who holds the important position OF
second assistant United States disiric,
attorney OF the western district Of
Washington.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

The British board Of agriculture has
established a national institute OF agri-
cultural botany at Cambridge for the
training OF seed testers, in order that
British seeds may hereafter be tested
in London instead OF Zurich, Switrer-
land. as was the custom before the
war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

1t is fitting the importance Of the occasion that the reception Of Okla.
homas soldiers of the Thirty sixth division here il, to be made a state event
Big men have been called TO the committee from different sections of the
nae. Cooperating with the city, they will make this even the greatest Of
celebrations as it should be. 1t is an honor and a privilege to welcome these
heroes home. The welcome should he so brilliant and enthusiastic that every
eturned soldier will know beyond doubt the appreciation we feel Flower,
md flags without end should symbolic the beauty and patriotism Of the land
hey love and served so noby Every lodge and church and club should be
:)me an auxiliary Of the committee in charge. Every individual should do his
,et This is to be the greatest day for Oklahoma City and Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07
Rsunite After IS Years.

CHARLES CITY. Iowa.-Mrs. La
ME Dawson Of this city and her
brother. Alec Becker, now OF Sacra-
mcn,o, Cal, met here for the first
time in brty-iive years. They parted
in early childhood. Mr.. Becker is a
DEPUTY sheriff In Sacramento.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

byRRM ~
LONESOME LAND.

Too many boy. reside in Lonesome Land.
Because Of those who do not understand
The point Of view which boyhood holds its own.
They dwell I, strangers meath the family roof
And keep their counsel and their dreams aoof
From those who will not read the boybh heart
For wha, to them seems. seriou, enough,
Win class as foolish, visionary stuff,
Or turn to butt of japery or joke.
Their plans OF life sound vain to Older ears,
And parents wonder with the passing years
Why sons of their, should tread a di,an, way.
They ought to know, though many viii not learn,
And l Z ,s s9" ~a te Ft % !" , whieh they , y.a SGy''
They have to share their sorrows and their joys
The foregoing s,an,a, of a somewhat serious vein for th, shaft of sGn-
!" a understanding der eG~ Of boys which more parents %~ts should share. Because Of
them, Lonesome Land i'ess drear, than it used to be, although the plumber
Of parents who think parental duty consists OF food, buds and discipline IS
still too large.
All of which is a gentle hnF tina, mex, week is Boy Scouts, week A
word to the wise is sufficient, as the sage said but so many arent that way
that greater verbosiy is warranted from time to time.
,.n,, Much h., Of {! the .,. .1..A ing: is,in,t ; S... III, Women ,o s, T., done on by 0''F
A high brow who is shocked by the use of slang should remember how
much George AIDE gets paid for it
Now tina, the police IRE to have free Uniform, it il, hoped they will also
be instructed in wearing them.
With the possible. exception of a battered derby, nothing looks
quite 90 slouchy . a slouchy uniform.
The haughtest man we ever knew was proud OF his red whBkes
If a woman has a good profile, that i, a sign she will have her picture
taken that way.
THE SHADY SIDE.
The sun is on the job again
you may remember ~
And calls ar out for harveyt men
To come and do their bit
Blu, we shall stick around in town
Until the task is done,
Nor scream like Wilhelm of renown
For places in the sun.
The draft dodger who seems, disposed tic lnger in Jail indefinitely hs.
been added to the long list of things W e don't worry about
fN breakfast
With the war over, a great season Is expected on the ehautauqua
circuit and chgrss are already mobiirng for the occasion.
1t. lack of funds. and not any scarcity of raw MATERIAL which ha. in.
needed vacation.
You are also aging when you begin to need enough sleep
of 1874 or whereabouts, which was long before conservation became an i'm.
Iportant issue. Comparing that fulsome garb with the abbreviated raiment
of the modern bathing beach, II is easy 10 understand why swimming ha,
gained greatly in popularity. How long the days are gettngl
/ If you don't know all about the league of nations, almost anyone you
meet is willing to tell you.
June bride. should not be discouraged by the fact that divorces exceeded
marriage licenses by a large majority here Thursday; many Of those who
dissolved partnership will try again.
American troop, ire leaving Russia, which il, the worlds best place to
POLLY AND HER PALS-Hoorayl Victory IL Paws
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07
@s$Rassssss
.&&lnM&
Twsaty ysars Ago.

That Dreyfus l. innocent Is now
the general opinion OF the French
people. On Monday Judge De Beau
pre- Of the court Of cessation decided
that the evidence upon which the un-
fortunate man was CONVICTED was all
false and that Es,erhary was in truth
the guilty man.
]. ]. Burke Of Norman Transcript
was in the city yesterday to NEE, Mr.
and Mrs, ] F. Highley OF Peoria,
H., who arrived on the Frisco. Mrs.
Highley Is a sister OF Editor Burke.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

The sum Austria will have to pay the allies is not fixed in the peace
erms, but it may be forecast with accuracy tina. it won't come under the
kad Of small change.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

The Salvation army will be asking for fund, here next week, and if you
remember all that organization did for the soldiers, giving to- their cause
Mould be the easiest thing you do.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

Colonel Henry Watterson, the ia
nous editor OF the Louisville Courier
Journal, lecturer and s~ayant, wa in
the city Yesterday He will deliver his
lecture on Abraham Lincoln a, the
Ovcrholser opera house on Sunday
evening.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

We also predict that Senator Jim Reeds opposition 10 the league o
tage amendment.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07
Fifteen Years Ag0.

Observation-Disclosures Penrose
has been appointed to succeed the {
Senator Quay as the Pennsylvania
member OF the republican national
committee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

The republican congress has organized to probe war expenditures. Win
ming the war quickly was worth what it cost but il the republican congres,
would try to reduce the peace expenditures, it would be attempting some
Ming worth while.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07
Ten YeArs Ago.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur {. Robertson
suffered a very painful aeciden, Sun
day morning when a spirited horse
which they were driving, ran away
and overturned their runabout. Both
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

Mr.. w. p. Campbell has been in
stalled as custodian of the Oklahoma
Historical society. which has quarters
in the Carnegie library.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07
GET READY
FOR THE seth!

were seriously injured, but are nov
out Of danger.
J. Luther Langston Of Oklahoma
City was yesterday elected secretary
treasurer Of the Oklahoma State Fed.
Grafton Of Labor, defeating six op-
ponents. c, c. Ziegler. also Of Okla
homa City, was chosen president.
Prof. Jack Alley has been elected
president OF the fonkawl University
preparatory school. He now holds the
chair Of mathematics in the state Az.
ricultural and Mechanical college.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

> II you don't know all about the league OF nations, almost anyone
meet is willing to tell you. 4
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

With the possible exception Of a battered derby,
quite 90 slouchy 40 q slouchy uniform.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

The haughtest man We ever Knew was proud OF MS ru WHSke
If a woman has a good profile, that i, a sign she will have hn
taken that way.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-07

June brides should not be discouraged by the fact that divorces exceeded
marriage licenses by a large majority here Thursday; many OF those who
dissolved partnership will try again.