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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14
SEARCHING
FOR NEGRO

Officers in Chickasha and surround
ing towns are searching for viii Blair,
negro, wanted here for the shooting
OF another negro last night in South
Second street house.
The shooting occurred this morning
about 4 o'clock and as yet no one been
able to ascertain what caused the af-
fair The officers we're notified that
Miller had been shot with a As Colts
and straightway instituted search for
Blair but without results The black
faded into the night, leaving no trace
The wounded negro is not consid
cred to be in a dangerous condition
The ball entered his right shoulder and
plowed its way through, making an
exit in the neighborhood of the shoul
der blade. The wound bled profusely
but is by no means a mortal wound.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14
Who in the Race for Secre-
tary of State Pays Taxes

Here is sworn statement from the
county treasurer of the taxes paid by
j. S. Askew, Democratic candidate for
secretary of state
Office of County Treasurer of Grady
County, Oklahoma.
Chickasha. Okla, July 19, 1914.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
This is to certify that the tax rolls
Of Grady county. Oklahoma, show that
j. S. Askew has paid $SO5.3e taxes
since statehood. No part or parcel OF
this tax has ever been refunded to J.
S. Askew w. t. CLOUD,
County Treasurer, Grady County.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of July, 1914.
ETHEL SHIFFER,
(SeaD Notary Public.
My commission expires October 3,
1914.
The voters are wondering now how
much taxes each of his four opponents
pay. It's safe assertion that Askew
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14
HALE STORE
IS ROBBED

Evidently the motive of the burg
lars who entered Bill Hales store, on
South Second street last night, was to
reduce the high cost of living. They
carried away flour. two sides" of ba-
con, a sack of potatoes and a quantity
of canned goods.
Entrance was effected by forcing a
window and no trace was left that
might lead to their discovery. Appar-
entity they were not after money as the
safe or the cash drawer was not tam
pered with A certainty is that they
were accompanied by a wagon or bug
gy to haul away their booty, or spent
most of the night making trips to and
from the store No tracks we're left
from which to judge as to the method
pursued.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14

Washington. July 1.-THE Brazil
ian minister to Mexico, who is caring
for the interests of the United States
in that country, Monday telegraphed
the state department that the resigna-
tion of Gen. Huerta in favor OF Fran
cisco Carabajal the newly appointed
minister of foreign affairs, was expect
ed today or Wednesday.
Gen. Carranza notified the United
States through John R. Siliman, form
erlE American consul at Saltillo. and
now personal representative of Presi-
dent Wilson there, that only the un-
conditional surrender Of the authori-
ties at Mexico City would be accepted.
Mr.. Silliman in his report spoke in
complimentary terms of Carranza and
said his reception by the constitution
alist chief was most cordial. Gen. Car
rama explained why 1t would be i'm
possible to hold peace parleys with
Husrta delegates and said all his gem
erals had demanded that the plan of
Guadalupe, providing that Carranza.
as president ad interim. take military
possession of Mexico City and main
tain order there.
Carranza promised If the Huerta
forces surrendered Internationally
that he would give ample guarantees
for the protection of life and prop
erty.
Officials here were greatly pleased
at Carranza's friendliness toward the
United States They indicated that
while the American government would
have preferred to see peace confer
ences, no step would be taken by the
United States to interfere with the
revolution The constitutionalists have
been informed, however, that they will
not be accorded recognition if excesses
are committed on their entry into
Mexico City
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14

to make his way to the car provided
for him. In the automobile with hin
rode his father and mother and his
wife, in addition to p. G. Spinning, driv
er of the car, and Ed F. Johns of the
reception committee.
With the band out in front the pro
cession startede,and with great honk
ing of horns proceeded from the depot
upon Chickasha avenue to Sixth street,
thence south to Kansas, thence east
to the Earl hotel, where crowd was
waiting and where an informal recep-
tion was given, and where again, old
friends and acquaintances welcomed
Judge Hayes.
Practically every available automo-
bile in the city was pressed into ser
vice to handle the crowd and being all
inadequate hundreds lined the side
walks and marched abreast of the pro
cession. When the line of march was
formed the car in which Judge Hayes
and party rode was rounding the cor
ner on Sixth street before the last
car in the procession left the depot.
Judge Hayes spent the afternoon at
his hotel or calling on his old friends
here. Tonight at the Convention hall
he will address the people of Chicka-
sha and the come early and avoid the
rush" suggestion might be quite a sane
idea if one desires to get within ear
shot of the speaker as one of the big
gest crowds ever assembled there is
expected.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14
ACCIDENT
ON STREET

One smashed motorcycle and bad
ly bruised young man is the record OF
an accident that occurred yesterday
afternoon on South Fourth street Both
are laid UP for repairs. but the in.
juries will not prove serious.
Alvin Kiel was riding his machine
on South Fourth. AS he passed mule
team, an automobile passed then on
the opposite side. The mules became
frightened, whirled, bumped into the
motorcycle and ran completely over it,
Mr.. Kiel suffered no broken bones and
will be himself again within few
days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14
Nj 'CONNELL
IS BACK ON
PLATFORM
Gives Lecture to Big Crowd Here
on "Colored Folks" and Leaves
for Tour Of the Chautau-
qua Circuit

AS explained by Rev. E. B. Teis in
his Introductory remarks Monday
evening Rev Lincoln Mcconnell, the
evangelist, disappeared from the scene
at the close of the revival here Sunday
and Lincoln Mcconnell. the Chautau-
qua and lyceum lecturer, emerged in
his place
Beginning with his lecture on Col
ored Folks" here, DR.. Mcconnell will
be on the platform continuously till
September /, having As engagements
TO fill during that period. He left at
IL o'clock this morning for Winona
Lake. Ind, where he is scheduled to
speak before a Chautauqua. His itin-
erary during the next six weeks will
take him through Indiana, Illinois,
Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin
and West Virginia.
McConnell's lecture last night was
divided into two parts, the serious part
which came first dealing with the
race problem and the second part con-
sisting of humorous anecdotes, illus
trating negro nature, superstitions, etc,
The lecture held the attention of an
audience of over 700 people and
brought out frequent applause and
much merriment.
+ McConnelrs solution of the race
question is more of God in the heart
OF the white man and the black man. "
He said he did not share the fears Of
Senator Vardamen concerning a crisis
between the black and white races in
this country and sustained his position
by quoting statistics showing that the
negro population as a result of the
ravages of disease, is not increasing
as fast as the white race. He was not
in favor of grandfather" clause but
would have an educational qualifica-
tion for voters of both races.
Perhaps the most interesting portion
of the lecturew as that which dealt
with the famous Ku Klux Klan, the
roigin, operation and disbanding Of
which the speaker graphically describ
ed. Mcconnell reiterated the asser
tion which he says he has made on the
platform throughout the land that "the
original Ku Klux Khan was the mos
patriotic organization that ever exist
ed" He declared that the organiza
tion lived Just three and one-hal
years, that it was composed of sober
upright men who banded together tt
protect their homes in the troublouI
times following the war, The outragei
attributed to the Ku Klux, he said
were committed by "scallawags" ant
"carpetbaggers M tne guise- of'meri
bers of the clan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14
MEDICS'
MEETING

The Central Oklahoma Medical asso-
citation convened here this morning
with between 40 and so out of town
members present in addition to the
Chickasha physicians, who attended
the meetings in a body.
The morning was given over to clin-
les by the members and at this after.
moons session papers will be read
This evening the program is to be
wound up by banquet at the Early
hotel Just before the business meet
ing is adjourned this afternoon, elec
ton of officers win be held.
The visitors are from points on the
Rock Island from Waurika to the Kan
sas line and from Oklahoma City tc
Mangum. Also west on the Frisco.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14
kIDNAPERS
IN TRUST

By United Press
New York, July 14,-Declaring that
kidnapping in New York is controlled by
a trust and is organized on a business
basis, Assistant District Attorney Well
Ter today launched an investigation
which he expects to result in whole
sale indictments
One hundred and fifty children have
been kidnapped and held for ransom in
New York during the past ten years
and there have been only thirty-nine
arrests and nine convictions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14
MAY ADJOURN SOON.

Washington, July 1.-THE prospects
of adjournment of the house three daJs
at a time to permit members to 90
home and campaign appear bright.
Mann and Underwood favor it
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14

Mrs. N E. Bullard, accompanied by
Dora Lee and Willie McRae, returned
yesterday after few weeks visit in
Era, Texas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14
Oregon to Start Soon with Main
Body Of Rebels iOr Mexico City
Villa, Too, Would Be
There First
SKIRMISHING WITH
FEDERAL OUTPOSTS
General Assault on San Luis Potosi
to Start with Arrival Of
Pablo Huerta May
Retire Today
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Guadalajara, July 14.-Gen. Obregon
will start with them ain body of his
rebel army towards Mexico City with
in few days.
1t is Obregon's ambition to be the
first constitutionalist chieftain to en-
ter the capital after the collapse of the
Huerta government. Gen. Villa has
thes ame ambition and it will likely be
a race.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14

Miss Nellie Grist will leave in a few
days for Ardmore, Okla, where she
will be the guest of friends.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14
By United Press.

By United Press.
Chihuahua, Mexico. July 14.-Skirm-
ishing is in progress between the ad-
vance guard of the constitutionalists
and the federal outposts at San Luis
Potosi.
A general assault will not be order
ed until Gen. Pablo Gonzales arrives
from Saltillo to take personal COM
mand.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-14
WEATHER ELSEWHERE.
Oklahoma.

Oklahoma.
Tenn.
Generally fair; no rain------72 to so
Texas.
Cloudy in southern part, clear in
northern part; no rain----S0 to 80
The Republican journal., 1914-07-30
The Churches.

The Unitarian Church will be closed during
August.
Preaching service at North Belfast a. usual
next Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock. followed
by Sunday school.
The Christian Scientists hold services in
their hall, 127 Main street. Sunday morning at
II o'clock and Wednesday evening at 7SO
o'clock, to which all are welcome.
Z The services next Sunday at Mason's Mills
will be held at 1890 q. M, followed by the
sunday school. and at Trinity Reformed church
It 23O p. M, folio we'd by Sunday school.
The services for the week at the Baptist
church will be as follows: prayer meeting this
Thursday, evening; morning service, Sunday
at 10 As a. M; Sunday School at noon; Chris
tian Endeavor meeting and evening service at
7.3O p. m.
The services for the week at the Methodist
church will be as follows: This, Thursday,
evening. the prayer meeting; young peoples
chorus at 715 p. m. Friday; Sunday. at lo.4S'
morning worship; Sunday school at II; even
ing service at 7.3O p. m.
The First Congregational Church. Church
street opposite Court House, Rev. Haraden
S. Pearl, pastor Summer services; sunday
1O.45. morning worship and sermon; thursday
7.30 to p. M, prayer meeting. otner selv-
ices and social activities omitted during the
month of August. Subject of sermon for next
Sunday, Perpetual Discipline; an Enigma.
All those not worshipping elsewhere are
cordially invited to unite with us during the
summer.
"Forgivene IS" will be the subject of the
morning sermon and "The Friendship OF
Christ" of the evening sermon next Sunday by
Rev. Horace B. Sellers of the Methodist
Church. At 2 p. m. Mr.. Sellers will speak at
the Woods schoolhouse. After the regular ser
vice this, Thursday, evening there will be re-
view of the Sunday school training work. This
is the last of the work this season. The Dung
Peoples chorus will rehearse at 7.l5 Tomorrow
Friday, evening.
Letters Missive have been sent out to all
churches in the Waldo County Association OF
CONGREGATIONAL Churches and Ministers by the
Churches at Brooks and Jackson, to meet
with them as an ordaining Council in the
Church at Brooks, Tuesday afternoon, August
4th, at o'clock. for examination for ordination
of William S. Carne, acting pastor, graduate
of Bangor Theological Seminary in the class
of 1914. The Cornell will meet during the
afternoon for the examination of the candidate
and the exercises of ordination will be held
in the evening at 7.50 o'clock. being partlc-
ipated in by President David N. Beach, u. IT,
and Prof. John j. Martin, D. D.. of Bangor
Seminary: Rev. Charles H. Harbutt, of Port
land; Rev. C: H. Mckinney, of Searsport rev
Harry S. Trust, Of Standpoint; and Key. Ii. )
Pearl, of Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-30

The Belfast tax rate has jumped this
wear from $50 last season to $500, with
a tax commitment of SIS, 997. Belfast
certainly ought to have better roads.
This item from the ex-mayor's news
paper calls for word or two of explana-
ton. The present city government on
taking office found not only an empty
treasury but several Thousand dollars of
indebtedness, and was obliged to borrow
$40, 200 to meet these obligations and
provide for current expenses. The tax
rate was increased to meet this defic-
iency. As to the roads, while the appro-
priations have been larger than ever
before it is notorious that the roads and
walks have been deteriorating for several
years. and it is estimated by competent
authority that it would require at least
$500 to place them in as good condi-
ton ss they were when Mayor Hanson
assumed office. Belfast ought to have
better roads," certainly, and with the
amount of money appropriated should
have them.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-30

The Belfast school report for the year
ending March, 1914, has just been pub
lished. The chairman of the school COM
mittee, Giles G. Abbott, says in his re-
port:
There has been some difficulty in pro-
curing a quorum, and it has been sug-
gested that the number be reduced to
not more than five and that they be
chosen without regard to political atfilla-
tons.
AS to the reduction in the membership,
the number was fixed by an act of the
legislature to provide for the election OF
school committee and superintendent
of schools in the city of Belfast, ap-
proved March 8, 1898, and accepted by
the city council of Belfast January l,
/. 1894, and any change would require an
amendment of the act by the legislature.
AS to political affiliations, there was nc
politics in the school committee until the
advent of Mayor Hanson. 1t was not
possible to always secure the candidates
desired, but while for many years the
majority of the committee were Repub-
icans, they elected Democrat year
after year as janitor in the central dis
trict, elected Democrat as principal OF
the High school and Democrat as SUI
perintendent They were not elected as
Democrats, however, but as the best
persons available at the time for the
positions The writer served for four
years on the school committee and never
heard the question of politics raised in
connection with candidates for positions
or any part of the school business. Mr..
Abbott's suggestion to do away with
partisanship in the school committee is
! to be commended.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-30

William Barnes, chairman of the New
Y ork Republican State committee, has
sued Theodore Roosevelt for $50, 600 for
alleged libel. Charles F. Murphy, the
leader of Tammany Hall, also attacked
by Roosevelt as political boss who
sh ould be eliminated at the coming cleo
ton, says: GAS long as Mr.. Roosevelt
keeps the Republican party divided,
making it easy for the Democratic party
to succeed at the polls, it matters little
what he says about me-" Of the Barnes
suit the New York Herald says:
Lawyers who have made a speciality of
the libel law were under the impression
that Mr.. Barnes action raised fine
point of law.
1t has been the tendency Of the courts
of this State, they agreed, to give the
widest latitude possible in libel action
that is the outgrowth Of political differ
ences. Time and time again in this State
the Court of Appeals has held that where
man sets himself up as a political lead
er his acts are proper subject of fair
criticism. 1t has been held, said the law
yers, that such man by the very nat
ure of his position invites criticism, and
that the only question involved in that
case would be whether the criticism was
| fair. And on that matter the courts
have allowed the widest latitude.
eff Mr.. Barnes makes astatement set
ting forth his declaration of political
principles, one of the lawyers SAID,
''then Mr.. Roosevelt will be given wide
latitude in attacking Mr.. Barnes as the
author of the declaration of principles.
But if, on the other hand, Mr.. Roosevelt
merely assumes that Mr.. Barnes stands
for certain political principles and then
attacks him because of this assumption,
the burden of proof in libel action will
be on Mr.. Roosevelt. He must first
prove that Mr.. Barnes really does stand
for the principles attributed to him, and
then he must show that the criticism, was
a fair criticism"
The Republican journal., 1914-07-30
LIBERTY.

LIBERTY.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ensign and Mr.. Peck
of Winsted, Conn.,, who have been passing two
weeks at the Peck cottage, left for their home
Friday. Mr.. Fred Peabody of Worcester.
Mass, spent few days in town last week with
his father. Mr.. Samuel Peabody. DIR. Sim
m ons of Searsmont was in town Saturday on
professional business. Mrs. Daisy Hall and
two children of Kennebunk are guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. Sewell Meservey.. Mr.. Thomas W.
Pitcher and Miss Rachel Anderson of Belfast
have been passing a week in town, guests OF
his sister, Ers. A. D. Mathews. Mrs. H.
Johnston Of. Washington was caller in town
unday. {. 8. j. J. Walker and family motored up
from Ash Point and spent few days at their
ONE here last week. Miss EllaGreeley entered
the Waldo County hospital Sunday for an OPP
GRAFTON for appendicitis. ..Mr. haloney left
last week for brief stay at his home In
Chomaston. :. Mrs. Robert DrummondA Mrs.
Bert Drummond and Master Ralph Drummond
Of Salem, N. H., were callers at e. n. Hurd's
one day last week.. ..W. J. Greeley was .
visitor il Belfs ct Sunday. -. Mrs. A. E. Honars
and daughter Of Lynn. Mass, were guests OF
NJ. and Mrs. Walter Young the past week.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-30
MORRILL,.

MORRILL,.
Miss Flora Murch, trained nurse, is employ
ed upon a case in Searsmont. Miss liver
Blood is employed in Rockland doing house
work. Miss Bernice Hills from Massachusel is
is spending the summer with her grandT ar
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas Miss
Mildred Wentworth from Appleton visited
friends in town last week. Mr.. Clarence Paul
spent the weekend in Islesboro. Mr.. AL
phonso Thomas of San Bernardino, CAL. is
visiting relatives in town after an absence of
26 years. . Mrs. Alvesta Hatch and daughter,
Mrs. Bertha Mears, are spending few weeks
at Northport Camp ground. The Ladies Aid
met with the sisters Mrs. Ella Littlefield and
Mrs. Ida Cross, last Thursday. A fine treat of
candy, cake and tea was served. Through the
kindness of DR.. T. N. Pearson party of ten
made an auto trip to Windermere Park. Unity.
last Thursday. A delightful day was enjoyed
There were 1874 in Morrill, Sunday school
last Sunday and two excellent practical ser
mons by Rev. W. J. Setter. Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Dow spent last Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. Viola Overlook, in Freedom. The re-
mains of Mrs. Elsie Banks of Poor Mills were
inferred in our cemetery last Sunday.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-30

Mention of the eviction of Mrs. Belva
A. Lockwood from her home, in a WASH
ington letter on another page, recalls
something of her early career. She was
one of the pioneer advocates of woman
suffrage, when the movement was not
regarded seriously, and held meetings in
small hall at the National Capital at
which she was the principal if not the
only speaker. In the absence Of more
important news an assistant of the writer
in his Washington correspondence was
sent to report one of these meetings.
which he did in q humorous vein. Mr..
The Republican journal., 1914-07-30

Congress has asserted itself at last,
fter its abject subservlence TO the VIII
If President Wilson up to this time. 1t
has compelled HIM to withdraw the nom
nation of Thomas D. Jones OF chicago
to be a member of the Federal reserve
Board. Opposition to the nominee had
heen based on his connection with the
Harvester Company, which is under n
dictment as a trust, and the Senate
Banking Committee had submitted a
majority report adverse to continuation
: ioned by all the Republican and two
Democratic members.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-30
WEDDING BELLS.

GORDON BLOOD. Rev. Mahlon c. Tunison,
pastor of Adams-square Baptist church. otilcl-
ated at the wedding yesterday noon of William
John Gorden, Lincoln street, and Ada c. 81 ,od.
supervisor of nurses. home farm. The bridal
was in the parsonage. 262 Lincoln street: The
bride wore white crepe de chine gown with
white picture hat She carried bride roses in a
shower bouquet. A reception was given at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs. Richard M.
Currier, knight street Mr.. Gordon and MS
bride left for the honeymoon, which will be
passed in Provincetown and Belfast, Me. Tney
will live in Morrill,, Me-Worcester, Mass,
Morning Telegram, July 22nd.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Cynthia
Blood of Morrill,, with whom they will make
their home.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-30
County Correspondence.
PROSPECT FERRY.

PROSPECT FERRY.
Mrs. Lottie French of Stoneham. Mass. Wis
tied Mrs Phena Berry several days last week
Mrs, M. C. Proctor of Melrose, Mass. Wis
tied at G. A. Avery's last week. Nathan H.
Miles of Providence, R. l.. was weekend
visitor here with relatives. MIR. Miles lived,
when boy, where Capt. A. A. CHM now lives,
and his many friends and relatives are always
GLAD to see him He works for the large jew
elry firm of Osby & Barton in Providence. and
has been with them SO years, and always lived
such clean life that everybody he comes in
contact with loves and respect him. Come
again, Nathan. :. Capt. w. H. Hartman has
bought new power boat and thinks nothing
of running up to Bangor to do his shopping.
Mrs, Burr Godsoe of Bangor visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Hartman. one day
last week.