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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25

lhc senate today passed rhe new
liII'up, bll. authorizing 'lc 1'c ( all
Jnhol tp dU,..'-.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25

Present plans Germany although
that might be insufficient the Bcgins should the
safety OF the Rhine provinces
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25

With the possible exception of appointment postmaster nothing
affords auu,h rr,oran democrat such a
republican party Hence all these smiles come off
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25

There a chance that federal probe p,ccrng
back.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25

Editors Note-There is so
much confusion regarding the ap-
plcStion Of the provisions OF the
new income tax law that the
Times has established this depart
mcnt 10 continue until March IS.
Hubert l.. Bolen, collector, will
answer all questions Address
your queries to Income Tax Edi-
tor. care IlmesD
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25
THE ACCENTED SYLLABLE.

To some the future loumo'h hlur
Mas and likewise some alt,ks-
tur soon th" iu.pm" tax ie 'I'
with heavy accent ,u the fN
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25
Ola Stories
HzNeWn4pe
rom he HmeS 1>ylcs
Twenty Years ago.
rom M NneS

\ ire at Muskogcc la,, night de-.
,iroygd nearly ouc-hall the town, with
a l1,, ol hail q million dollar,
BclAmy, dos tax bill received the
manlmou, vote oi the council last
evening
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25
THE YOUNG IDEA.

Teaoh.r-Ralrh. have YOU had the
mump,.
Ralph-No but I've had the chick
en- coop; mean the chicken box.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25

Nowcu'S chosen occupation, We
have often cou,cuhcl, Is working the
men, and considering wha, they have
TO work ON, they're pretty good at it.
Man rarely has hair enough to make
washing il an ordeal not to say an
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25

Oklahoma C,y ha, population Of
itUl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25

Commenting Borahs refusal president the
Topeka Capital there various WV, breaking
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25


QlIsrtO%-i nm n rriIrcd mrmcr.
owl 1880 farms. which last year made
mo g. '... uNu tNO houses iu luiH
,liN, ono ~ which I uNc IN. the other
s rpn'd uwpurit $3.50 per month
NJ v'r rs dead. but have thrrr rhiI.
IfHr in, eldest 90 ,rur old being nv
hluHuk,'unr the others are n aud g..
huln nuug 10 school. what is my tN
FARMER
ASswTH Your nc' income from
farms unI city property rs 2.aii BE
.H# lU, i.II Df % ItuNl Lnt- 'Hu o
personal exemption of $1,000 i0u muyr
t further exemption ut $500 fpr the
1880 children uuIif 's trI.H u.u luIf
irlU'r income hriug U5i YOUR t,N
Hf q percent is So tu have rut taken
unto consideration HW depreciation uu
fnr nrW az r0N property. 90. hIgr
up basis ~ cost.
o. -rION We urr iwp Erla. ,1gl
making N.lNo u year ", lWr to-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25

Dr. May Walkcr Is dead, but a
hcnpeckcd man remarked that the
number OF women who wear the
family trousers IS not greatly de
pleted.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-25

QUESTION Wc pro two s.rIs. ,agr
making 1.lNo year ", ub. to-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18
ALlEa@ uDEl
EDITORIAL READ
IN FORD TRIAL
(contlnusd From Paes t.)

tContlnusd From PAos ~
toned Ford is an Anarchist but the
story following the title does not
bear it out" interposed Judge Muir
ply. one OF the attorneys for Ford.
At this juncture Ford volunteered
some information.
Il seldom read behind the head
lines" he said.
However. | believe the truth
should be told in the story in back
OF it."
In back of itl' asked Attorney
Stevenson.
We'll, behind it then" retorted
Ford.
Stevenson again brought, up the
Ignorant idealist" question when he
inquired Of Ford il he was an zig
norart idealst"
Admits Hes Ignorant Idealist
"Oh. do you want me 10 admit
that again1 If you do will" re-
torted Ford.
ITS in the record" y
Attorney Lucking. Ford's counsel,
objected and said II was the easiest
thing in the world TO get an admis-
sion from retiring, modest man OF
the Ford type" He followed this
with the charge that Stevenson's cx-
animation was the most brutal and
inhuman' he had ever heard.
Stevenson replied that Ford was a
very different witness" and that he
was conducting very consldera,e"
examination.
After the reading OF the editorial
the examination swung into the matter
OF Ford's knowledge OF military al
fairs. Ford admitted he knew little
OF military matters.
Knew Little About Army.
"Do you know much about the
army inquired Stevenson.
NO." answered Ford.
Yet you were conducting a huge
campaign TO educate the people rela-
tive to ver-preparedneSs"
Ford then stated that his campaign
in 1916 against over-preparedness was
for the mere purpose OF taking sides"
1T was for the very purpose of stop
ping appropriations for the army that
you launched that camaign," Steven
son said.
NO it wasn't" Ford answered.
you said so yesterday" Stevenson
charged.
We'll, ! have said so many things;
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18
AID IS ASKED FOR
CZECH SOLDIERS

Peter Rabstejnek, state secretary of
the Bohemian National alliance, has
received a telegram asking aid for L.
900 Crecho- Slovak soldier. who will
pass through this country enroute
from Siberia to their native land. The
telegram says that the Russian
Reds" have prevented the soldiers
who deserted from the Austrian army
to serve under kerensky months ago.
from taking a direct route to their
home. The homeward bound troops
will land on the Pacific coast, cross
this country and traverse Europe 10
their home. Rabs,ejnek has communi-
Gated with Bohemian organizations
throughout this state, requesting
funds
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18
WILSON SEEKS
GENERAL RANK
FOR PERSH|NC
Permanent Commissions for
Four Asked of Congress,

WASHINGTON, July lS-Per-
nanent ranks ci general in the army
ior General Pershing and General
March, chief of staff, and permanent
ranks OF admiral in the navy for Rear
Admiral Sims and Admiral Benson,
chief of operations. were asked of
congress today by President Wilson.
The presidents message follows:
u take the liberty of calling your
attention to a matter which | am sure
is at the heart OF the whole country,
and which ! have had very much in
mind throughout all these months
when we were trying to arrange a
peace that would be worthy of the
spirit and achievements of the men
who won the victory in the field and
on the sea. After mature reflection,
| earnestly recommend that YOU give
the permanent rank of general 10
John J. Pershing and Peyton {.
March. expressing the law in such a
way as 10 give precedence TO Cen
eral Pershlng; and that you give
the permanent rank Of admiral 10
William 5. Benson and William &
Sims. | take IT for granted that |
am only anticipating your 'own
thoughts in proposing these honors
for the men upon whom the principal
responsibilities devolvcd for achev-
ing the great results which our in
conquerablc navy and army accom-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18

however, did that merely TO take
Sides Ford replied
Previously Ford had been questioned
at length concerning the report sub
mi,ted TO the house committee on mill
tary affairs in 1915 dealing with the
subject OF coast defense which the
defense charges was garbled and dis
,or,ed in a pamphlet humanity and
sanity which was put out by Ford
The defense is trying to show the
irresponsitiliy cf Ford relative to
military matters when he spread his
anti-preparedness writings broadcast
Ford testified the pamphlet was writ
ter by Theodore de Lavisne, his pub
licity man,
why didn't Mr., De Layime put
that in his report" Stevenson would
ask, after reading some provision
abou, our coast deienSes.
81 told De Lavigne to get the facts
and print them" Ford replied.
DO YOU want the world to under
stand that you pu, out this vast educa-
tional campaign and YOU didn't know
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18

what was gwen out'" Stevenson
asked.
u don't understand your question" !"
Ford said. 81 thought things were 60
ing out true"
"Are you charging Mr.. De Lavigne
with being dishonest" Stevenson
asked.
no" said the witness.
Then why did he leave out some OF
General Weaver's testimony"
II don't know" Ford replied.
What do you know about mobile
army" was the next question,
Its large army mobilired,"
answered Ford.
well, il that's all you know abou,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18
Prince of Wales
May Occupy Room
Of Irish Chief

NEW YORK, July l8-The
suite Of rooms recently occupied by
Eamonn De Valera, president of
the Irish republic during his
stay at the WaIdorf-Astoria hotel,
will probably be used by the Prince
OF Wales while he is in New York
on his forthcoming visit to Amer
ica, it was learned last night.
The prince is to have a suite OF
about fifteen rooms a, the Waldorf
Astoria, and the presidential suite,
the finest in the hotel, which was
the one assigned to President De
Valera, is the suite mos, likely 70
be prepared for the prince, it was
said.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18
Love TANeLE IS
BEING PR0BED BY
COUNTY OFFICERS
Continued From psoe ~

days old, presumably to care fer I,
while she was away. The attorney
refused 70 give the child back wlea
she returned, she said. and continues
to hold it. The attorney is alleged
to be endeavoring to obtain adoption
papers for the child, although it Is
charged the nurse obtaining the
child from Kansas City obtained pa
pers for the baby there
IL was intimated today by county
authorities that a habeas corpus suit
for recovery Of possession OF the
chlld would be instituted in order TO
bring out all facts entering into the
complicated issue and TO enable fur,h.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18
Vital Statistics

Brths.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Y. Russell. 1913
West First street. glrI.
MI. and Mrs J. n. Harrison, 682 West
Third street, girl,
Lola Paine, negro. sis East First
Infant OF Mr. and Mrs IT. r.. pass.
more, t?s West Eleventh street
Arthur J.. Blailock. Wesley hospital.
Mrs Annie Pratt, Emergency nos
J. c. Hampton, liT East Eighth
street
Charles Kir,ley, Wesley hospital
Mrs Mary A. Thompson. oklahoms
rlty
Infant of Mr.. and Mrs Bruce pa,ty.
J. W. Lowry, st Anthonys hospital
Building Permits.
Mrs, Ruby Petrie, garage, 5ls West
Tenth street. $3.50.
W. w Connor. dwelling. 72i Eas,
Twelfth street. 81. 800.
w. W. Connor dwelling, 705 Eas,
Twelfth street, $4,000
w. w. connor. dwelling, 100 Ens,
Twelfth street, $500.
W W. Connor, dwelling, 7ls Ess,
Twslfth street. $500.
W. W. Connor. dwelling. III Eas,
twelfth street. $500.
. W. W. Connor. dwelling. 7ui North
14o avenue, $500.
!. ". W. Connor, dwelling. 2ii5 North
koo aveaua, 1880.
!. b. Do1ecksr. dwelling, 'ios North
DopleoA evenpe. W.16o.
NJ. ". Conner, dwelling. 2i's West
Ssftssrt4 elleSt t,eoo; . r
NM y ts5:ss 55:os'"': .s:ss., 'jsss: IS: ROOM 'i'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18
WALKER RESIGNATION
IS STILL UNDECIDED

AT Walker. chairman Of the corpo-
ration commission, said this morning
that he had no, determined whether
he would withdraw his resignation
and continue to serve as a member of
the corporation commission. but prob
ably would decide some time today.
1t is understood that Governor Rob-
ertson is writing a letter TO Walker
today. setting forth the reasons why
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18
FOUR MILLION CHILDREN
IN EUROPE FED BY U. S,

PARIS, July l8-Four million chill
dren in Europe are being fed under the
auspices of the American relief ad-
ministration. This work will probably
be continued through private charity
under American direction, even after
the conclusion OF the work of the
American food administration in
Europe
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18
When Baby is Teethinq

GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDI-
CINE will correct the Stomach and
Bowel troubles. Perfectly harmless.
Sec directions on the bottle. Price,
NC. (Ady)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18
The Strong Withstand the Heat
Summer Better Than the Weak

Old people who are feeble an
younger people who arc weak. viii \
strengthened and enabled to q
through the depressing heat OF sum
mer by taking GROVES TASTH
LESS chill TONIC. 1t purifies al
enriches the blood and builds up NJ
whole system. You can soon feel u
Strengthening, Invigorat,ng Etied
Oc. (Adv|
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18

er investigation of conspiracy that is
believed to exist in the holding of
the child from the woman who
claimed 20 be lis mother.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18

he wants Walker to continue 10 q
a. 4 member Of the commission on
when h. receives this letter Wslkt
asys he will announce his decision.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18
CLUBHOUSE SITE
REPORT TONIGHT
City Club Members to Or
ganize at s O'clock.

More than 800 names have been OBJ
tanned from applicants for member
ship in the proposed city club to be
organized here, and all is ready for
the organization meeting which will
be held in the Chamber OF Commerce
Al 8 O'clock tonight, said John w.
Shartel who is one of the moving spir-
its OF the project. Shartel, ]. +.
Owens and X. A. Nose, members OF
the building site committee OF the
club, will give a preliminary report
on possible sites at toniphts meeting.
The motto Of the club at present is,
600 members at $500 each" thus
giving a capital of SS00,000 for the
proposed club house, which will be
built in the downtown district of the
city. Shartcl estimates that actual
construction on the building will be
started about the first OF the year.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18

The charm of bathroom Is It's
spotlessness. By the use OF Red
Cross Ball Blue, all cloths and tow
els retain their whitene. until worn
out SC. (Ady)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18

SPOKANE, July ls-Hundred, OF
fire fighters in western Montana and
in northern and southern Idaho are
battling today to check forest fires
that threaten to become the most
serious in recent years. The avail
able force OF fire fighters so far has
proved inadequate TO check the fires,
which are being famed by strong
winds.
In Montana the towns Of Alberton
and st. Regis are threatened with de
struction and at Tarkio thousands
OF sheep were burned when a fire on
Niger Hill became uncomfortable
and trapped the animals
Farms, towns, livestock and min
ing properties in southern Idaho are
mensced and more than $4,000 acres
Of timber have been burned over.
The Weiser and Idaho National parks
arc endangered. In northern idaho
4OOOOOD0 feet of timber /, menaced
near Carter, two ranch houses in
the Priest river valley were burned
)nd homes OF other ranchers through
but the district threatened.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18
FIRES IMPER|L|NC
MONTANA TOWNS
Men Being Rushed to Men,
aced District In Northwest.

SPOKANE. Wash. July ls-Every
available man in western Montana,
northern Idaho and eastern Washing
ton 10 being employed by the federal
forest service and the private forest
protective associations 10 fight the
forest fires in Montana and Idaho
that today were threatening two west
ern Montana towns and millions OF
feet of standing white pine.
High winds and temperatures COM
bined with parched forests are all
but rendering the efforts OF 1000
men fighting the forest fires useless
The towns threatened with des,ruc-
tion arc Atherton and ST. Regis in
Montana.
Between 700 and 1000 acres in the
Helena forest are burning, ravaging
some Of the timber and the old min
ing town camp of Jimtown near
York. The blare has been burning
for weeks and most OF the time has
been under control. Thursdays high
winds spread it rapidly and reports
indicated the fighters are being
beaten backward,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18

Il ! won't proceed further" Stevenson
ss,d
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-18

WOODROW WILSON"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23
Brotherhood Rally Meeting.

On Monday evening the Methodist
Brotherhood held rally meeting at
the church and all present (nearly fifty
declare it the most enjoyable meeting
in the history of the order. -Four new
members were added and everybody
entered into the plans for the season $
work and meetings with enthusiasm,
being inspired by the motto 81 Will. -
which has been adopted. Plans for
regular use of the splenddly equipped
gymnasium are being perfected.
The principal feature of the evening
was an able and inspiring address by
| DIR. +. W. Harris of Platteville, which
was of a practical nature. Refresh
ments rounded out the enjoyment oil
the evening in an agreeable manner
together with pleasing solos by Mr.
| barrow.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23

The Brotherhood of the Congrega-
tional church held a very interesting
meeting in the chapel on Tuesday eve
ming, Jan Ia A program of a very
happy and helpful nature was rendered.
All present report jolly time. The
winter contest is now on in full swing
and lively meetings are in prospect,
- II any of our readers think it is an
easy job TO get up newspaper every
week they should try it, suggests one
of the papers which comes to our desk.
Just for a sample of what il is like, sit
down some leisure moment and write a
few items describing such local events
as you can call to mind. Then reflect
that a sheet Of note paper will contain
about enough material for about two
inches. or one-tenth of a column. Now
/ fill twenty TO thirty columns every week
hustle the subscribers. look after the
funds. see to the advertising, make up
the forms, run the press, take turn
at typesetting. kick the job press a
few thousand times. and you have an
idea Of what country printer does for
pastime.
Two sleigh loads Of young peopIe
enjoyed ride to the farm home of Ca
Clauer Thursday evening and had Q
very pleasant time while there.
Thursday morning the fire bell gave
its alarming call at little after one
O'Clock, the fire being at the home o.
Mrs. Samuel Mills on Hoard street
The interior was partially destroyed
Joseph Palzkiil purchased the Mich
olas Kergen farm at Kendall last week
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23
ESCORT FOR THE PRESIDENT.
Mineral Point Soldier in Detachment
Selected to Participate in Historical
Visit to London.

Arthur Soderstrom writes to his par
ents in this city a brief account of his
company being selected to act as escort
for President Wilson in his visit to
London, England
Winchester, Eng, Dec. 20, 1918.
Dear Mother Just line or so to
let you know | am well and hope you
are the same.
YESTERDAY, December 2Sth. was a
big day for us. We were picked out as
escort for President Wilson in London
and we left here at O'Clock in the
morning and reached there at $50. We
went to Buckingham Palace, where we
lined up to see President Wilson. We
stood in line from IL a. m, to $3.50 p.
m. | saw President Wilson and his
wife, Ambassador Davis. Sir Douglas
Haig, the Duke of Connaught and Ad-
miral Sims. Some line up tell you.
I'VE had company photo taken and
| am going to send one home. have
not heard from you folks for some time
now.
eve are having cloudy weather. af-
ter a few frosty days. Well. guess
III ring off.
with love to all from ART.
"Det. Co. II, lend Inf. "
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23


The Catholic Knights of Wisconsin of
this city, Branches 200 and 30, met at
st. Mary's hall on Tuesday evening Of
last week and the gathering was much
enjoyed by the members and guests,
numbering about one hundred.
Rev, l.. p. 0'Rielly installed the Of
fcers for 1919:
President p II Weidenfeller.
Vice-Pres George N. Stude.
Sec Alex Metz.
Fin. Sec and Treas John b. Pittz.
Sentinel Milton Unterholzner.
Trustees John Gorgen. Jr., Otto
Lieder. N. j Kieffer
Rev. N. Weyer gave the presentation
speech for the new Catholic knight
service flag of both branches with its
twenty eight stars,
A bornteous supper was served ard
the remainder of the evening spent in
games and dancing to music of the Ed
son Fred Jeuck, Joseph and Francis
Collins rendered some good vocal Sc
leetions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23

There was big poultry show at Kan
sas City last week at which three Of G.
G. Neal young female Partridge Wyan-
dottes were entered in competition.
Although that was the full extent Of
Charles entry he captured first and
fourth premiums. A former citizen Of
this place who knows. or ought to know
good deal about this particular varie-
", visited the show and sends up WORD
that these three birds were the class Of
the show. and further, that in his opin
ion Mineral Point has the best fowls oI
this kind IN the country.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23

The annual dance of the Fire Com
pany will be held Jan. o.
Thomas Sleep of Willow Springs
has purchased the home Of Mrs. James
Harris, Sr., on Pine street and will
move to this city with his family in the
near futute.
Mrs. Ellen Lynch of Waldwick
visited at the Lawrence McDermott
home last week.
Mrs. Sumter jackson Of Jonesdale
was a Saturday caller at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Buckingham.
james Greene Of Mazomanie visited
relatives in this city Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Cork entertained
sixty relatives and friends at their home
Wednesday evening with a card and
dancing party
j. L. Gray, J. P. Hankins. Walter
Harris, Harry Harris were at Dodge
vile Monday on business
Misses Annie Brown and Ellen Bray
spent Sunday at the home of Ford Bray
at Dodgevile.
MIR. Darnell, father of Mrs. W j
Penhallegon, died at his home in Louis
vile, Kentucky, recently.
William VickermGn left THURSDAY
| to visit his daughter in Milwaukee.