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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-22
by WILLIAM q. SHEpHERn !

BY WILLIAM G. SIEPHERD.)
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent, ],
On the Battlefield of Scissors, Oct.
by mail to New York )-I wish |
could show you the little grey-hairel
priest OF this village near Scissors as
he goes about his dities these days.
There's the peace of certain war
less land that he knows about on his
face and he reads his services over 4
dead German with the same tender
tones and the same smile OF hope thai
he has for the dead soldier who sleeps
in the red, white and blue of France.
! first saw him as he passed through
the village square in his robes that
had once been white. His surplice was
slashed with the mud of hundreds OF
automobiles which dash through the
narrow, wet streets. On his feet were
army shoes, as muddy as any soldiers.
But he raised his face as he chanted
a service from book in his hands and
when saw his smile, | forgot the
CRIME Behind him marched four men,
guarded by soldiers Even before |
knew who or what they were saw
that there was something especially
evil and gruesome about them. A
French officer explained the process
sion to me:
''These men are Germans who were
caught wearing civilian clothes. May
be they were spies; who knows? But
they are worse than spies. They were
caught looting the French and Ger
man dead out there on the battlefield.
They are being taken out now to be
shot"
1t was a thing to shudder over, but
the little clergyman marched on with
the look of hope and mercy on his
face as il he know Someone who un-
derstood and even controlled all this
madness and evil into which humanity
has fallen. Someone who knows the
weakness of humanity so well that he
might have pity even on a man who
had robbed the dead
The next time i saw the little cler-
gyman was at the entrance to the Red
Cross hospital Three caskets stood
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-22
ENGLAND SAVED
FROM INVASION
BeIgians With Aid Of British Fleet
Check Dash Toward Dunkirk
Germans Lay Out Line
for Retreat
BY United Press.

A'J OuihCu llCoS.
Paris, Oct. 22.-The official state.
ment issued by the war office this aft
ernoon was brief, mentioning merely
the fact that the allies were holding
their position on the left and repuls-
ing attacks elsewhere, and referring
TO progress made by the Russians
The statement said, "On our left
wing the Germans continued violent
attacks but the allies maintained their
positions. On the rest OF the front the
Germans made only partial attacks,
all of which were repulsed"
1t was also stated that the Russians
had accomplished important success
around Warsaw. putting the Germans
to flight and capturing more than fifty
guns with large stores and thousands
of prisoners.
According to an unofficial report,
the allies pierced the German lines for
two miles in the fighting north OF
Lille. The Germans are reported to
have left ten thousand dead and
wounded on the field after an unsuc-
cessful assault.
The Belgians are reported to be
holding the line from Nieuport to
Dixmude.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-22
SEN. OWEN
AT VERDEN

verden. Okla, Oct. 22.-Yesterday
afternoon. Senator Robert l.. Owen
spoke for thirty minutes to good
crowd, dealing with the record Of the
Democrats since they have been in
charge of the federal government. He
paid high tribute TO r. l. Williams,
Democratic state standard bearer and
drove home with strength the fact that
Williams is not machine politician,
hut man OF rigid integrity.
Senator Owen declared that he
fought machine politics Wherever he
found them That, he said, was the
reason he attacked Penrose in Penn
sylvania and Sullivan in Illinois.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-22
Drastic steps Against spIss.

BY United Press.
London, Oct. 22.-Drastic measures
have been instituted and are reported
to be effective against espionage by
Germans in England.
The east and south coasts of the
country have been set apart as areas
from which anyone Of German or Aus
trian birth is prohibited.
All Germans and Austrians OF mil
itary age are being sent to detention
camps and women and children are
being shipped to Germany. The coun'
try is shaken over the fear OF a Ger
man invasion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-22

by United Press.
Washington, Oct. 22.-The members
OF congress from the cotton producing
states have given up their fight for
relief for cotton growers and will not
filibuster against the war tax bill,
which will probably be finally passed
today. Congress will probably adjourn
tonight
The failure OF the southern repre-
sentatives to tack the proposed riders
relating to cotton ON the war tax bill
left the decks clear for both houses
to receive the conference report on the
war tax bill and for final adjournment.
Agreement on the war tax bill was
reached by the committee late We'd
nesday afternoon when the conferees
eliminated the proposed amendments
to the liquor taxes, rejecting the sen
ate amendments to increase the tax
on beer from S1.50 to $1.75 barrel,
and to impose a tax of cents a gal
lon on rectified spirits.
In sacrificing these amendments the
conferees made no substitution. Rep
resentative Underwood's proposal to
restore the tax OF cents a gallon on
gasoline as contained in the house bill
having been rejected by the senate
conferees. This action fixed the esti
mated annual revenue at approximate
" 500 900 900 instead of sos. .000. 900 a:
contemplated in the senate bill.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-22
Fear Attempt on suez Canal.

BY United Press.
London, Oct. 2.-The foreign office
has notified the powers of England's
intention to remove from the Suez
canal the Austrian and German ships
which took refuge there. 1t is feared
that an attempt will be made to de-
stroy the canal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-22
MELDRlM PRESIDENT OF
THE BAR ASSOCIATION.

Washington Oct 22.--peter Mel.
drim Of Savannah, Ga, was today
elected president Of the American Bar
association at the closing session of
the annual meeting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-22
Native Chief Is Executed.

London, Oct 22 Reports received
here today state that the native chief
of the German province in west Africa
was executed for trying to foment
revolt.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-22
COAL RATES ORDERED
CUT BY COMMISSION

Washington, Oct. 22. by decision
OF the interstate commerce commits
sion, issued today. the freight rates on
coal from the mines Of Oklahoma and
Arkansas to Texas are ordered 10 be
reduced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
NATIONAL GUARD
READY FOR FRONT
New YOrk's Militia. 10000
Strong. Could Mobilize
on Days Notice.
WOULD VOLUNTEER
ALMOST TO A MAN
On Better War Footing Now than
in 1898. Says Brigadier
General Eddy.


That tho National Guard IN Ne" lorA
city. 1000 strong. would he ready 20
,.oi.,.,.oo. .i,,,os. 80 O ,,,,, a., n call fo-
'o'''''''S "''' wac
sentiment expressed Yesterday hy m'.'-
hers Of that organization The natongi
,.,..-,.,,., ,.o ,.o,.ts ~, - tho iron,
D" ''-'' '' was S'''
so.dierly lot than inc volunteers VINO
entered the REGULAR service from the Ma
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49,. Ill.,. - va.,.. ,,,,,o,si
60, i......., ......,. -. ,,,,,,,o,
-. .-,.... ~, .... IA ,. 40 ,.ir,,oiiv
- ri. 49,.
- 49,. go.
-, -
''''' anu
army MANY OF '"'
spent N''N' '''' ''"' '
WIN" -
"ui'' ''I'ial JOIN I'"'l' '"
OF inc ~ hIlst'"' inc i'''' me" 'il'7
'' ih vi" various 'eF''l'n'7 '" 'N'N ON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
LONDON PAPER BERATES
WILSON'S MEXICAN POLICY
Says President, up Against
It" Is Reaping Consequences
of His Irresolution.

London. April O-The development Of
the Mexican crisis continues to attract
considerable interest here, but the only
newspaper THIS morning 20 make any
editorial comment Is The Daily Ex-
press" which has nothing but condemna-
ton FOR President Wilson's policy. What
ever may be the final issue. says the
editorial 1T is clear that President WI
sons policy Of wait and see has failed
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan
have wished for peace at any price. The
price may be heavier than the American
nation cares TO pay. The task that con-
fronts America. as trustee for civilization
and as sponsor for the Monroe Doctrine.
has grown more difficult Delay is nov
dangerous. Firm action in the beginning
Vould have been costly and burdensome.
bat il would have prevented the weller
and chaos that have ensucd In Mexico.
President Wilson temporized and Sc
lected villa as the barbaric and unofficial
instrument OF his spite The result has
not been happy. lie has nov seen the IN
tolerable Insult 10 his country's fas and
may have to face "A war Of conquest more
expensive lu trouble. blood and treasure
than the Rocr war was for this country
American credit D. already shaken
little. and u may be shaken very much
more before the affair is finished Ff'sl-
dent Wilson is now up against ~. ana Is
roaming the consequence OF his irresoIu-
tlop "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
LBr T.leeraph 70 Ths Tribune J


81 Paso Tex. April 19.-Orders 10
United States forces on the Mexican
border are being given tonight over a
special wire which works directly from
the War Department In Washington
70 border forts.
Fort Bliss. al FL Paso; Fort Sam
Houston. at san Antonio, Fort Hua-
chuca. in Arizona. and the headquarters
Of the border troops at Naco and No
gales. Ariz.. are all in direct communi-
cation with Washington. making in
stantsneous action possible on all or
GERS.
Extraordinary precautions have been
taken here tonight by both the mill
iary and civil authorities 10 protect the
public utilities in case Of Mexicans in
E Paso causing trouble.
Threats had been made by some Of
the 5000 Mexicans in Fl Paso TO de-
siroy the water mains. gas plant and
electric light system.
opecldl GUARDS nave Deen pldCeo To-
night around each Of the public utility
Plants and along the water mains. and
ringleaders among the Mexican agita-
tors are under surveillance and will be
arrested at the first sign OF an outbreak.
j Is feared that the greatest trouble
here al! 10 from the ignorant and ire
sponsicie Mexicans Of the lower classes
In the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
Relatives and Friends of
Bluejackets Watch the
North Dakota Depart.
SEA FIGHTER OFF TO
TUNE OF "MANDALAY''
The Texas, the Wyoming and the
New York Still AT the Yard,
but Ready if Called.

To the commandment of "NardalaY
by the ships hand and a cheer by
relatives and friends. the sinister gray
fighter North Dakota was warped out
into che East River from the navy yard
Yesterday afternoon and started on her
wav 10 join Admiral Badger ~ Tampico.
The rattloshin looked grim enough as
she slid into the maze black smoke roll
ing from 10th tunnels. but her depart
ure was NOT regarded by her fellows "a
being anything I'm the nature 81 mar
;ial display
Lying side hy side. the Wyoming and
the New Work we're crowded with Vis'
itors and CROW. few of which seemed 20
take more than casual interest in the
sailing of the North Dakota. group
Of sailors rlaying cards boz tho shade "
a ,urret did not lestir themselves 20
cross the deck 20 see the hattleship or.
ON landing short distance away
however. Was group 10 whom the sail
ing was momentous They were friends
and relatives ~ members Of the crew.
Until h9lS an hour before sailing time
they had been on board They watched
iutently while the Warship stu lay mo-
tionless. seeking % pick out Dick.
Jim or John. Occasionally one az the
group would wave and an answering sig
nal would futter from the deck.
"Sne moving" some one cried
thin cheer went up from the group
az the laadiuG many OF whom were
women and the dir was full OF nuttor-
Ing handkerchiefs Almost !mpercenti-
bly, the tunnels and '<htins tops ~ tho
boat slid along the skyline OF Manhat-
tan
slowly the tugs showed her Prov
downstream st last she was well out
In midstream. headed for Tampico. The
strains of "MandaIay' came family and
more family 10 the watchers and then
gradually melted away.
The orders for the sailing Of the
North Dakota were issued several days
ago They we're not urgent. however.
and she waited 20 complete repairs 10
her lighting tops. II is thought that the
New York. which went into commission
only last week viii be the next % leave
the yard She will bc IN trim for sail
ing about May ]. The Texas and the
Wyoming are taking their annual three
months period for repairs.
Any one of the three hattleships could
start al 2 days notice II the necessity
arose The sailors left in the navy yard
regard the cruise 20 Mexican waters
merely as part of a more or less monot-
onous routine. The men on the battle
ships do not count on seeing much DOW
der burned. even II the United states
calls Huerta's bluff
1t was pointed out that ~ a blockade
we're established II would be the scout
cruisers and lighter craft that would
see service. They burn less coal and
are swifter and less unwieldy than the
battleships.
The North Dakota passed Quarantine
at 5.55 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
u. S. GUARDS TOLD
TO SHOOT TO KILL
Machine Guns Ready to Stop
Mutiny of Mexican Prisoners
at Fort Bliss.


Fl Paso. Tex, April le.-Neary SOD
Mexican Federal prisoners held by the
United States army at Fort Bliss. are
threatening 20 make wholesale break
for liberty despite armed American
guards and double bar5ed wire fences
surrounding the stockade in which they
are confined.
Several local MeXicans who are known
10 be Federal sympathizers and in the
employ Of the Huerta government have
been buying large numbers Of wire cut
,ers during the last two DAYS. and II Is
said an attempt il planned TO cut the
wires of the prison stockade and mike
II possible ior tie MeNlcans 70 make "a
break for liberty.
Following an attempt 20 escape hy s''-
craI Of the Mexican prisoners on Friday
another attempt was made yesterday ON
FRIDAY two MexicaEs were shot. one -
tally Yesterday the men were stopped
after several shots were fred by the
guards To-day the soldiers guarding the
Mexicans have kept all sightseers from
approaching the stockadc. and precau-
lions were taken 20 prevent third at
tempt
In the event Of general attempt 10
Lreak out II the stockade the guards are
under orders 20 shoot 20 xii. ana u ~
pointed out that many Of the prisoners
peeessarny would be killed Machine
guns also would be used 10 stop gen
eral mutiny
Tho Neyicsns are In an Ugly mooo' hn'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
WILSON TRANQUIL
AS CRISIS IMPENDS
Spends Quiet Day Walking and
Driving with His Wife
1T Resort.

Iron s.aT Correspondent %, The tribune
White Sulphur SPRINGS. Va. April ~.
A drv tense with possibility found
President Wilson in the mood 4 man
on holiday He arrived here this
morning and went 10 hotel, where he
was delighted 10 observe that Mrs. VIII
son was in greatly improved health.
Declining TO make any comment on
Mexico. he accompanied Mrs Wilson on
a walk for about an hour.
There was no trace of worriment in
the Presidents demeanor. He has con-
sidered this latest development in the
Mexican situation so carefully that. his
corGdants say. he is certain the full in
tcrvention programme viii have 10 he
carried through. He does not believe
that Hucrta Will back down from his
defiant attitude He is said 10 take the
view that if the United states expects
70 school the provisional president into
respect for this nations demands it
would be decidedly foolish TO permit
him 10 make the situation more en-
l,arrassiug. Mr.. Wilson's friends be-
lieve the President is Of the opinion
that Huerta needs n spanking.
While the President and Mrs. Wilson
we're on their morning stroll a four
vear-old boy ran in front Of them and
waved small national emblem. The
cbud.s enthusiasm pleased Mr.. Wilson.
"I'u salute that" he said with a
smile. lie grasped the boys hand and
shook II. The vounester was greatly
p,eased and exclaimed:
Pm Albert Henry Bill Clayburgh, Of
New York. I live at 3lS West slst ST.
After dinner the President Mrs. VIII
son. Miss Wilson, Mrs. Sayre and Or.
Grayson tooB. a carriage ride.
The President boarded his private car
inst before II o'clock and retired with
ont having received any definite word
regarding Huerta's attitude. II was
announced that ne would have nothing
10 say tonight regarding the Mexican
situation. President Wilson has his
programme prepared for any situation.
There is every reason 10 believe that
his message 10 Congress is practically
prepared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
WILSON MAY ASK FOR
100000 VOLUNTEERS
he Must Have Authorization Of
Congress Before Taking
This Step.

Washington. April Is-President Wilson
nay ask Congress IN his address to-mor-
'" % authorize his call for 5000 volun-
90 soldiers. There are now available
10y service IN Mexico IN case o. war 5000
esulsrs
ne authorization OF Congress IS neces-
'iF before the President can call for
Ounteers. IL IS anticipated that he will
''H iYi j. when he asks for authority 10
- ne army and navy against Mexico.
me volunteer troops would be appor-
-Y't' among the states and the District
!. columbia according 10 population.
lhey would enlist 10 serve for period
" tNo years. unless sooner discharged.
'iN would have the same status AZ regu-
.ar troops
'h1er the call. which has been pre-
'~ied ~ the War Department and which
'Nslis only the PRESIDENT action. each
'-aies share Of the volunteer army would
Do as follows.
Alabama. sDD. Arkansas. 400, Caliior-
-'N. hti. Colorado. 2Gs. Connecticut.
''-H' Delaware. 10. Florida $50. Geor-
10 ~. Idaho. 81. Illinois. 1906. lndi-
''''' s.y|) Iona. 1.jH. Kansas. 1td hen
my. snf. Louisiana. 5.5so. Maine. Zol-'
~ariianc. ant: Massachusetts. S'4f-'
@'enlzan S7Zs Minnesota. L.7B, Missis-
~ppl tzif. Missouri. i0.szz: Montana. J.
~ Nebfaska. an, Nevada. 80. Ne"
n~mpah!re. f.J13. Sew jersey. 800, Ne"
I'm 5,.1i. North Carolina. 5is, Nortn
D~<''a' Jz OhiD 1895. oregon. IN :
I'hnsylvania. y 81 Rhode Island lfS''
o''th Dakota. Z.7Do. South Carolina. 1877.
isnnesses. glg). Texas. s.f5s. Titan. 3d.
Vermont. i.zl. Virginia. t.55f. Washing
Wh I'm. west Virginia. I'm. WiScon-
w $50. Wyoming. tsz. Arizona %z'
re" Mexico ~. District Of Columbia
70. Oklahoma M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
villa Off to See Carranza
About Proposed Alliance
Against United States.
NEITHER, 1T is SAID.
LIKELY TO FAVOR 1T
u,,,rinq Out, However, That
r;-st American Shot Would
Mean a General War.

-, Tsieg-7ph 10 The Tribune
- Mexico. April 19.-The United
-. may blockade the ports con-
- nv the Huerta government with
o,s,ng q protest from the rebels.
10 sfot is fred on Mexican soil at
'-' ,.,-, il will Dee resented by rebels
.rsu SIS Fedcrals, and general war
ail result. ,
today 10 Americans across the
and while it is an unofficial
Ming It is regarded as expressing
..,,irent Of Mexicans generally.
Miguel Acuna. who says he has au-
.,.r,,v from Huerta TO negotiate with
=. ,shel leaders. was permitted to-day
eoto chihuahua TO urge an alliance
-. Federals and rebels 10 oppose for
-, interference in Mexico. General
vrla IS reported 10 have left Torreon
.o- chihuahua this morning 10 confer
9TH General Carranza about the pro
posed alliance.
Acuna has been here for more than
. usek but rebels would not give aim
g passport 20 Chihuahua, saying they
wished 10 make no pact with Huerta.
after the relations between the United
states and the Huerta government be-
anne acute and rebels began 10 far
var with the United States would in
voive rebel portions Of the country. the
rebels changed greatly in their atu-
tude.
II IS not believed in Juarez that an
alliance will he made, for it is coHsil-
cred as practically certain that both
Csrranza and Villa would prefer 70
take their chances with the United
states.
Pressure. however. il known 10 have
been brought 10 bear on Carranza by
prominent MeXicans 10 so 10 the aid
Of Mexico. even 10 the point Of sacri-
fcing the rebel cause.
There practically has been no excite
ment here to-day over the situation,
soldiers and citizens alike appearing TO
be Indifferent and in no fear Of the
trouble at Tampico being felt in rebel
territory.
Aqua Prieta. Mexico. April l9.-'No
matter what comes of the Tampico in
cident the Constitutionalists cannot af-
ford to join Huerta," declared Fran
cisco Selias president Of the Sonora
War and Land Tax Committee and
recognized spokesman for Constitu
tionalists along the Arizona border. to-
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
MAY PLACE FL PAS0
UNDER MARTIAL RULE
Troops in Readiness Should
MeXicans There Start
Rioting.

Fl Paso. Tex. April 1s.-Troops at Fort
Bliss are under orders 70 place this city
under martial law II there Is an appear
ance OF concerted disorder. These instruc-
tons were issued by the War Departmen,
when the Tampico Incident first assau I'd
"a gray, aspect but became known on-
to-day.
There Is large Mexican population
here. and the orders 70 the troops AT the
fort. I've miles from the city, were issued
because Of the possibility that partisans
might start noting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
Women Disturb Church Service

London. April 10. -Surragettes to-day IN
terrupted the service held az 81. Mar
carets. Westminster. 10 celebrate The ter
centenary OF the recognition ~ this
church as the official place Of worship for
the members OF the House Of Commons.
The church officials ignored the women
and the demonstration subsidized. Speaker
LoVther and many members OF the House
NJ 70 rreeenf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
SEE MOSCOW FOR VILLA
Federals Still Tell of Fighting
Around Torreon.

Mexico CITY April l9-The Minister
Of War. General Banquet said TINS
moruiu- that he WAS unable t' give amy
details Of tie fighting in progress around
Torrcou. but that b. continued.
Friends OF the government are conn
dent that Pancho villa Will md his
Moscow IN the Laguna city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
Fire Visits Liner in Dryuock.

Fire did 1900 damage 20 the Mallory
liner Lampasas Yesterday In ristJe &
Iaug's drydock at Hoboken The blaze
started I'm a storeroom IN the stern. The
Hoboken nromen and Lackawanna fire.
boat were called and FOR a while other
vessels and the docks were In danger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20

The Dixie VIII carry Two hYdroDIanos,
with spare motors and pontoous.
The Mississippi. at Pensacola awaiting
orders, Will carry six hydroaerorlanos,
spare motors. pontoons and 800 marines.
one section two hydroaeroplaresl is
manned 10y three officers and ten men
each.
St,r,,osr ~. of forces in Guff ~ Nfevipo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20
PACIFIC COAST FORCES.

OH on WthC Quasi dIU N TVuIVi of'0I
men, $50 marines and 40 officers.
TORPEDO FLOTILI.A AT SAN DIEGO,
CAL
Five dest-oyers. 30 men and 10 officers.
Grand total, 1880 men. 800 marines and
So officers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20

are constantly cursing the American SOL
diers guarding them and throwing rocks
al the guards when their backs are
turned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-20

Following is the complete summary,
which also includes the forces available
for immediate action on the Pacific Coast.
a grand total Of 1880 mon. $50 marines
and SIS officers: