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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
STAR AUTO
PILOTS IN
ROAD RACES

By United Press.
Elgin, ILL.,, Aug. 20.-The starters
pistol sent the star automobile pilots
of the country away today in the first
of the annual Elgin races, the clas-
sic events in automobile circles in the
middle west. The course lay over
nearly nine miles OF country roads
through the greatest dairying country
of the world and fringed by great
crowds Of spectators who swarmed in
Elgin last night and early today from
Chicago and surrounding cities.
Around S6 laps the drivers will rush
their cars for total distance of 305. II
miles.
Today's event for the Chicago Auto
mobile club trophy and prizes worth
about $500 sent a field of noted driv-
ers away, but the Elgin National tro-
ply race tomorrow will attract the
larger crowd, though the prize money
offered is about the same. Motor car
traditions has placed the Elgln Ma
tional as the big event in middle west
racing and it has held the larger
share Of the interest from year to
year.
Gil Anderson, who won last years
Elgin National, was an entrant in to-
days race. He was one of the popular
favorites. Anderson arrived here two
weeks in advance of the race, estab-
lished the Stutz camp and has engag-
ed in daily workouts Wishart and
Pullen, the Mercedes stars, were other
early arrivals this year.
Further improvement of the course
this year has. reduced the danger of
accidents to a minimum. Course of
ficials found last year that by elm
mating the dangerous "hair-pin" turn
they cut down the possibilities of ser
ious accidents and they made other
similar alterations this year The
course was entirely resurfaced; the
turns were covered with crushed stone
and rolled and so banked that only a
slight lessening of speed will be nee
essary in taking the most dangerous
cruves.
Drivers in this years races have
more prize money to look forward to
than previous years. Cash prizes of
$100 to 5000 have been offered for the
fastest lap in each days race and au-
to accessory companies have piled up
offers for fastest time at certain dis
tances.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
JAPS READY
TO STRIKE

BY United Press.
Toxic. Aug. 21-Eyerything indi-
Gates that Japan is ready to strike
at Germany. the army and navy be-
ing prepared for prompt action. 1t Is
not expected that Germany will con
sent to cede her Chinese possessions
over t0 Japan. as demanded in the
Japanese ultimatum.
Denials that Japan wants to keep
the ter9itory that she proposes to taka
from Germany are prominently pub
Iished Ii is reiterated that Japan will
restore to5china the territory now held
by Germany about Kiau Chau.
The ultimatum Of Japan to Germany
expires Sunday. Warshps are ready to
sail ard transports are in readiness to
carry troops for land expedition.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
THE BIG BATTLE
is BELIEVED NEAR

or another has flown the Mexican and
German flags, was forbidden yester-
day to leave port until she shall have
discharged 500 tons of coal, laden in
sacks, which it is alleged was intend
ed to be transferred to the German
cruiser Leigsig, at sea.
The Mazatlan is owned by Frederick
Jebson & Co., German shipping agents
OF this city. She was ostenslbly to
clear for Mexican ports of the west
coast, which is her regular run.
Suspicion was directed to the YES
sci when 1t became known she had
coal on board. Collector Davis had
before him John Rothschild of the
firm of John Rothschild e. Co, whole
sale dealers in supplies, who admitted
that the coal on board the Mazatlan
had been ordered by him from the
Western Fuel company on August IL
for delivery on board the cruiser Leip
zig at sea. He was told TO look for
his money, he said, to Simon Reimer,
who styles himself a special agent OF
the German consulate here. This, the
acting German consul, Baron Won
denies.
Rothschild's share in the transac-
tion was that of commission merchant,
or middleman
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
PERJURY
CHARGED

Frank Workman of Tuttle is in the
county Jail under charge of perjury
on the order of Judge N. NJ. Williams
as the result of a court of inquiry
held yesterday by Judge Williams at
Tuttle.
Oscar Simpson, county attorney, ac-
companied the judge to Tuttle. 1t is
charged that while Workman was on
the stand he perjured himself SO un-
compromisingly that the judge was
forced to c-der his arrest. No other
results Of the court were announced,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
BY United Press.

Brussels. Aug 21.-This city was
saved from devastation by the fact
that not single shot was fired in its
defense when the Germans entered 1t.
The German commander promised
10 protect the beautiful buildings of
the city for the people If his orders
were obeyed
The German cavalry were the first
of the invaders to occupy the city. the
Belgian troops retiring toward Ant
werp without offering any resistance.
German infantry then entered the city
in force, relieving the cavalry which
continued to move southwark
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
Condition PItlahIe.
By United Press.

By United Press.
Antwerp, Aug. 21.-The condition of
Belgian non-combatants is pitiable.
Many were caught in the war zone
and killed, while many are facing star
vation because their fields of grain
as we'll as their homes were burned,
The Germans are intensely bitter over
the resistance offered by Belgium and
non-combatants cannot expect aid from
the foe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21


was seconded by Harbour, but was lost
by five to two vote, Harbour and
Caneman voting yes, and Cavett,
Hayes, Lorentsen, DuBose and Neal
voting no.
Following this action, a motion was
made by Hayes, seconded by Lorent-
sen, for the election of Frank Scrim-
ager as water superintendent. The
vote showed Cavett, Hayes, Lorent-
sen, DuBose and Neal voting yes, with
Harbour and Caneman voting no.
Mr.. Scrimager has been connected
with the water department for sew
eral years reading meters and doing
other outside work.
A motion was made by Hayes, sec
onded by Lorentsen, to raise the jan
itor's salary from $50 to $50 per month.
This carried unanimously and on mo-
ton by Harbour, seconded by Lorent-
sen, the chief of police was authorized
90 hire janitor at that figure. His
duties will be to remain at the police
station during the night to answer
phone calls, thus in way taking the
place of the deposed night sargeant.
Upon specifications and bids sub
mitted for lumber to repair the bridges
across Line creek, VIM. Cameron &
Company were awarded the ccEtract
of furnishing the lumber required in
such repairs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
DEPARTMENT SHAKES UP.

BY United Press.
Washington, Aug. 21.--A shake-up
among the heads of the department
Of agriculture went into effect today,
DR.. D. T. Galloway, assistant secre-
tary, resigning The new assistant
to Secretary Wilson is w. A. Taylor,
former head of the bureau of plant in
dustry. DR.. Galloway takes charge Of
the New York agriculture experiment
station at the Albany state university
with $500 students in his care.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
Enthusiasm In Berlin.

By United Press.
Berlin, Aug. Enthusiasm pre-
walls here following the announcement
Of the capture of Brussels and Lou
vain. The kaiser is at the front but
his location is withheld
A long list of casualties was an
nounced. showing that the infantry
was the main reliance in the Belgian
French advance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
BY United Press.

London. Aug. 21.--The Austrian sea
port of Cattaro has been bombarded
for several days by French warships,
assisted by Montenegrin land force
with artillery.
II is reported that the English Med
i,erranean fleet is also assisting in
the effort to capture this port which
has the best harbor on the Adriatic
sea. and would make a naval base for
both the British and French fleets.
servian and Montenegrin troops are
invading Dalraatsa
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
Russian success Reported.

BY United Press.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 2i.-After two
days of desperate fighting the Russian
forces captured Lick. in eastern Prus-
sia. After reinforcements were re-
ceived they carried the city by as
sault The garrison retired. The Rus.
SLAMS lost heavily.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
Retreat Toward Rhine.
BY United Press.

By United Press.
Paris. Aug. 2l.--In Alsace the Ger
mans are reported to be retreating to-
ward the Rhine to Strassburg. The
French advance in Lorraine encoun-
tered strong resistance and withdrew
TO the main forces.
The Germans will oppose the ad-
vance on Metz The French say they
win protect neutrals against alleged
German barbarities They declare
that the Germans killed wounded foes.
exposed women and children to fire
and shot unarmed non-combatants.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
Capture Expected.
Special to the Daily Express.

Cettinje. Aug. 21.-The capture of
Austria's Adriatic ports is expected
to be easy. The sarrisons have been
Withdrawn to fight Russia and the de-
fense of the ports has been entrusted
to home guards. Montenegro officers
say it viii be easy to defeat these de-
tenders. Three hundred Austrian sail
ors are imprisoned here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
Forward Movement Of the Germans
10 Belgium Proceeds Up to
England and France 10
Check the Foe
AUSTRIAN PORT
Is B0MBARDED
Allied Fleets Join in Attack to Get
Naval Base Germans Retreat
Toward Rhine Russians
Capture Town
By United Press.

ny OHlttu TTeSs.
Paris, Aug. 21.-The German for.
ward movement in Belgium continues.
France and probably England must
now check the Germans. The Bel
gians have done their best but they
are now through.
The French defense plans contem-
plate a complete check to the Ger
mans. The general staff of the French
army admits that decisive battle be
tween the main armies cannot be much
longer delayed
France is ready for the battle and is
hopeful. The outposts are already
clashing. The whereabouts of the
British force is unknown.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
Minimize Capture.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Paris, Aug. 21.-Official statements
issued here minimize the Importance
of the capture of Brussels and the
campaign in Belgium.
The explanation is made that the
"Belgians fulfilled their part and now
the sterner work of the future will be
taken up by the allied armies
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
consternatIon IN Camp.
BY United Press.

BY Unlteu FresB.
Paris, Aug. 21.--An official an
nouncement says, French aviators
last night threw a number of projec-
tiles upon two German cavalry camps
in Belgium. causing great excitement
and killing many. Despite the heavy
fire pournd upon them the aviators re-
turned safely."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
Roads Mined and DefeDses Consid-
cred lmpregnabIe - Germans
Expected to Bottle Up City
but Not Attempt Capture
BRUSSELS SAVED
by CONQUEROR
Invaders Take Possession, Not a
Shot Being Fired in Defense
Commander Promises to Pro-
tect if Orders 0beyed


Antwerp, Aug. 21.-This city is be-
ing placed in state of siege. The
paths in front of the Germans have
been loaded with explosives and the
defenses of the city are considered
impregnable.
1t is not believed that the Germans
will try to capture the city but will
be content to bottle it up while their
main army continues TO advance into
France.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
LICENSED TO WE'D.

A marriage license was issued yes
terday afternoon to Oliver Kepler,
aged 26, Cement. and Miss Hattie
Null, aged 10, Ninnekah.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
sHRlNERs ON PICNIC.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Aug. 21.-Capital
Shriners today gave their annual pic
mic at Marshal Hall, the old Potomac
homestead of John Marshall, first
chief justice Of the supremec ourt.
Proceeds win supply Christmas bas-
kets for the Washington poor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
Rough Riders There.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Paris. Aug. 21.--An American corps
OF rough riders who naw service In
the Spanish war; offered services to
France and were accepted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
Volunteer for France.
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Paris, Aug. 21.-Eighteen thousand
volunteers of different nationalities
were mustered into the French army
today. They include 125 Americans
and 1900 HehFexs-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
MEXICAN SITUATION is
PRONOUNCED ENCOURAGING.
BY United Press.

~ UFIttu IVSos Tl.
Washington. Aug. 21.-The situation
in Mexico is very encouraging, Secre-
tary Bryan said this morning. He
said, however, that recognition of the
Carranza government and the with.
drawal OF American troops from Vera
Cruz had not been considered.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21
servians Pursue Austrians.
BY United Press.

by united fre6s.
Nish, Aug. 2l-The war Office an
nounced today that the Servians were
pursuing the Austrian army that was
defeated Sunday and that they we're
inflicting severe losses on the enemy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21

San Francisco, Aug. 21.-The tramp
steamer Mazatlan, which at one time
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21

Field Marshal Sir John French who
commands the English forces sent
across the channel to help the French
and Belgians against the Germans.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-21

copyright, BY Mcclure synsicatel
Tonight and Saturday, generally
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-11-23
M|STREATED WOMAN
GIVEN DIVORCE

Vesta Black was given a divorce in
the district court Saturday from her
husb sband, Arthur Lee Black. The case
was brought in the district court some
weeks ago and in the meantime the
husband assaulted Mrs. Black and
was arrested and given Jail sentence
for the deed. The petition alleged
that he had frequently beaten his wife
and had at times threatened her life.
He admitted all the allegations in the
petition and made no fight against the
action. ..
Black was formerly employed as a
saddle maker in the shop of G. s.
Garcia of this city and was known TO
be a hard drinker.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-11-23
MAY DEVELOP !
ANOTHER ELY
Fine Copper Ore Found on Riordan
and Alexander Property
VEIN is ONE HUNDRED
FEET WIDE IN PLACES
E. Woodward Brought Specimens
r to Eiko Today for Assay

C. e. Woodward, of Mountain City,
arrived in the city yesterday with a
lot of ore for assay. The ore was
found on the property of Riordan and
Alexander on Van Duzer Creek, bet
ter known as the old Smith claims,
which assayed proved to be rich, very
rich, in copper besides running from
3S cents to $1.20 in gold and twenty
ounces in silver. Mr.. Woodward says
that the strike is the best that he has
ever seen and he has had considerable
experience in mining. The vein runs
as wide as 100 feet in several places,
and no better ore can be found any
where. He is satisfied that it will
prove to be one of the greatest strikes
ever seen in this part of the West.
The local assay Office shows the ore
to be of the highest quality and the
property gives promise of being an
other Ely if the proper capital can
be interested in the matter. Mr. Wood
ward, who owns some placer property
OH Cobb Greek, a tributary to Van
Duzer, will remain in the city until
tomorrow before returning to his
home.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-11-23
RECORDERS OFFICE
EXTENDING ROLL
Office Force Busy in Getting Roll Ex-
tended for Treasurer
NO FURTHER INTERRUPTION
FROM COMMISSION
Have Orders to Proceed With Work.
Which Will Be Done :

Recorder Greathouse and his office
force are hard at work at the present
time in extending the county tax roll
to conform with the recent orders
from the state tax commission. This
makes the second time the roll has
been extended by this office and all
In the Office are in hopes that the tax
commission will make no more chang
es' as the work is of a nature which
does not make it pleasant affair to
do every few days. However, this will
not be necessary, as the tax commits
sion has ordered the recorder to pro-
ceed with the work and has extended
the time of delinquency in order to
make up for the time lost while the
changes were being made.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-11-23
FORESTRY DEPARTMENT, ASSIST
ED BY COUNTY, WILL BUILD
A ROAD THROUGH
SECRET PASS
GOVERNMENT ENGINEERS TO
MAKE NEW SURVEY NORTH
OF PAss-GooD ROAD
ASSURED

Government officials connected
With the forestry department have
been in conference in Elko over the
matter of building a new wagon road
through Secret Pass to Ruby Valley.
and that the road will be built is
IN assured fact.
According to the regulations of tho
forestry department, a portion of the
revenue derived from grazing and
other sources is placed in a fund for
the building and repairing of roads,
md according to Supervisor Ryan, of
the Ruby forest reserve, there is now
IN amount of about $1,000 to be ap-
piled to this purpose, and it has been
decided to apply it to the building of
a road through Secret Pass.
The county commissioners will be
expected to provide for certain
amount to assist in the work and
there is no doubt they will cooperate
with the government officials.
Roughly estimated, it will take ten
thousand dollars to complete this
work according to present plans. A
government survey WIN lay out the
grades and Supervisor Ryan will
propably have general supervision of
the work
a the present time the road through
tht3Pass is along the west side where
the snow lies deepest in the winter
2hd where the sun shines but a few
Tours a day during the winter
months. 1t is practically impossible
except for light rigs during a large
part of the year. The proposed road
will pass along the east side of the
Pass where the sun shines all day the
year around, and where the snow
doesn't lie nearly as deep as on the
west side.
A couple of years ago the forestry
department built a new road through
Harrison Pass. Before that time Har-
rison Pass was impossible most of the
year, and nit was seldom that big
teams attempted to negotiate cit Now
a gentle, uniform grade is maintained,
and 1t is one OF the best mountain
roads in the county.
The building of good road through
Secret Pass means much to the peo-
pie Of Ruby Valley and Sprucemont,
for it will make travel possible the
year around and with far less resist
ance.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-11-23
ELEVEN TO HANG
DECEMBER Il

With the statement that his heart
had been saddened by the verdict of
the people in refusing at the recent
election to abolish capital punishment,
Governor Hunt of Arizona declared
Saturday that he would let II con-
demned prisoners die on the gallows
on the dates originally set.
"As December 10 has been desig-
mated as the execution date for IL of
them. there will be IL hangings in
Florence penitentiary on that day."
said the governor. II do not have the
power to commute sentence, because
put the question up to the people
and they have passed the verdict"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-11-23
INJURIOUS REPORT
WITHOUT FOUNDATION

Someone has given rise to the re-
port, probably in spirit of Jest, that
the foot and mouth disease had made
Its appearance among the cattle Of the
Golconda Land & Cattle Co, also
among the cattle of the George Rus.
sell Land G. Cattle Co. at Battle
Mountain.
Owing to the fact that much publi-
city has been given lately regarding
this disease in the East, II is easy to
understand how such report would
soon become widely circulated, even
though there be no foundation for the
same.
The Independent has made thorough
investigation of the matter and we
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-11-23
government WILL
. BUILD WAGON ROAD
CANAL OPENING
HITS RAILROADS
SHUTDOWN AT SPARKS Is SAID
TO BE DUE TO OPENING OF
PANAMA CANAL FOR
BUSINESS

The opening of the Panama canal
to traffic is given by ]. NJ. Fulton,
Southern Pacific general freight and
passenger agent, as one of the rea-
sons for the retrenchment that has re-
suited in laying off several hundred
men at the Sparks shops.
Mr.. Fulton returned this morning
from San Francisco, where, he said,
he tried to secure some information as
to when conditions at the Sparks
shops will be back at normal. He said
he was unable to find out anything
definite.
"Three-ffths of the transcontinental
freight is now going through the ca
nal," said Mr.. Fulton today. "Phe
Flanagan warehouse, for instance, is
shipping nails from New York by way
of the canal at 25 cents a hundred
pounds All space in ships up to jan
uary and February is contracted for
in advance, and, as a result, the rail-
roads suffer. The Southern Pacific can
stand it better than some other lines,
but even the Southern Pacific must
retrench. We took over the Ogden
shops from the Union Pacific and
must keep them going. We sent en-
gines down from Portland to be over
hauled at the Sparks shops and have
kept them as busy as possible, but
our revenues are falling off, We have
competition that we didn't have to
meet before in the eastbound haul
from the coast, and for this reason
and the other named, principally the
canal shipments, curtailment of ex-
penditures has been a necessity to
meet the reduction of revenues. Nat
urally, the Sparks shops must suffer
with the rest. I would have liked to
secure some definite word about the
resumption of activities there, but
could not"
While absent from Reno, Fulton at
tended the livestock meeting at Duns-
muir, where the question of service
for shippers of stock was considered.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-11-23
GOVERNOR MODIHES
STATE PROCLAMATION
All Inspected Stock From Barred
States to be Admitted
HOWEVER, THEY MUST
BE CERTIFIED
Certificate of Inspection Must Be For
warded to State Board

Following his proclamation of the
10th inst Governor Oddie has issued
a modified proclamation as follows:
That certain Nevada Livestock
Quarantine No. 4, proclaimed by me
of date November 16, 1914, relative to
the foot and mouth disease, is hereby
modified to this extent, towit: That
all cattle, sheep and swine originating
in Utah, Idaho or Wyoming and con-
signed to points in Nevada or Cali
fornia, requiring railroad transit into
or through Nevada, which have been
Inspected at the place of original ship
ment by federal authority and certifi-
cate given by such authority that the
same are free from the foot and mouth
disease, and the car or cars in which
the same are carried have been duly
disinfected under such federal super
vision or authority, are hereby ex-
empted from the prohibition declared
in said quarantine order No. 4.
provided, That in all instances of
such livestock consigned to points in
Nevada, or unloaded in Nevada under
feed-in-transit privileges, the original
or certified copy of such federal GER
tificate of inspection shall be forward
ed to the state quarantine board, vet
erinary division, Reno, Nevada, on the
day Of shipment"