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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
First to slay Enemy.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Rushden. England, April 25.-(By
mail to New York This little North
cumberland town claims the first Brit
is hsoldier to kill member of the
enemy in England's part of the war.
Private @. Bayes. Northumberland
fusileers, who was in the advance
guard at Mons, scene OF the first
British-German battle. arrived from
the front wounded today with the fol-
lowing story:
Il believe saw the first German
who came into view OF the British
troops. Our chaps had barricaded the
side of the road. Our sergeant asked
for a volunteer to sit on the barricade
and keep a lookout. volunteered.
Before long / saw twenty men ap-
preaching. They We're crawling along.
Their uniforms proved them Germans.
| let fly at the officer who had then
reached point twenty yards from
me- He jumped in the air, dropped
his sword and rolled over.
Il think he was Germanys first
casualty against England"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
IS
PRESIDENT
OF BANKERS

At the annual convention of the
Oklahoma Bankers association which
closed In Tulsa Friday, T. H. Dwyer,
president of the Chickasha National
bank, was elected as the head of the
organization for the coming year. Mr..
Dwyer has long been actively identi,
fled with the work of the association,
having served as vice president ana
member of the executive committee.
The meeting of the state association
was wound up Friday night with a
ball, which was said to be a very bril-
liant event. Senator Owen was one
OF the speakers at the convention.
The new president announced his
appointment OF members of the execu-
tive committee Immediately after his
election. II. A. McCauley of Sapulpa
was made chairman of the committee:
The other members follows
Group /. Guy Robertson Of I.awton
and f. NJ. Courtney of Chickasha:
group 2. George Nichols of Alva and
Charles Martin of Woodward; group
3, NJ. Bonner OF Oklahoma City and
l.. J. Gray OF Guthrie; group 4, Sidney
Garrett of Fort Gibson and H. A. Nc
cauIey of sapulpa; group 5. Jake Eas-
ton Of Antlers and NJ. R. Chilcutt OF
Ada.
Among the eight resolutions adopt
ed was one pledging the support OF
the bankers of Oklahoma to the presi-
dent in the present world crisis but
urging excuses for peace rather than
excuses for war"
The first resolution adopted was one
expressing confidence in the new fed
eral reserve bank system and com
mendlng Gov. Hamlin of the federal
reserve board for his recent visit to
Oklahoma in an effort to become bet
ter acquainted with local conditions.
Confidence was expressed in the per-
sonnel of the entire federal reserve
board,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
TO HOLD COUNTY
CO N VEN ION

The program of the county conven-
tion Of Christian churches, to be held
her tomorrow afternoon. is as follows.
Presidents Address, Rev. G. Lyle
Smith.
"A Model Bible School, Up to Date
and Down to Business G.. +. Newell.
'"The Eldership," A. J. Goff.
"What Good Things a County Or
ganization May Effect" j. G. Mays.
"The Twentieth Century Church, .
General discussion.
Business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
BY United Press.

Washington, May 15.-No answer to
the last American note to Germany is
expected for a week Ambassador Ger
ard at Berlin cabled the state depart
ment that the note was not received
in Berlin till Z o'clock last night
Some officials here privately ex-
press the opinion that contemptuous
refusal to grant the American de-
mands win be Germany's answer.
Others are inclined to think that
Germany will ask for arbitration, rely
ing on the United States doctrine, as
expressed in one of Bryans notes to
Japan, that there can be mo final
word between friends
A person who is in close touch with
the German embassy says Germany
can prove that England has been put
ting passengers, preferably women and
children. on vessels that were jammed
with contrahand, thinking that contra
band goods would thus be safe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15

UPRISING
By United Press.


Madrid, May 15.-Fugitives arriving
at Badajos, according to advices re
ceived here, report that revolution
is under way in Lisbon, Oporto, Coim-
bra and other cities in Portugal
1t is reported that civilians and
troops have clashed at several points.
DR.. Alfredo Coasta, prominent Por-
tuguese leader, is reported to have
been killed in rioting in Lisbon. Mobs
are fighting troops in the streets of
the capital.
Telegraph and telephone wires
reaching Portuguese points are not
working and it is therefore difficult to
get any authentic news concerning
what is going on.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
Sentry is Surprised.
' Limited Press.

BY United Press.
London, April 24-(By mail to New
York.)-A jealous young officer, in
tent upon seeing that his men on guard
over a stretch of railway were doing
their work properly. crept up behind
one of them on dark night, and was
astonished to find threepence showed
Eoiselessly into his hand by the SEN
try. Mines stout" whispered the
soldier. "but the next time you come
around don't make such a bloody row
about it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
NO REPORT
ON. LINER
By United Press.

by Cnlted FreSS.
New York, May 15.-No report on
the Anchor line passenger steamer,
Pennsylvania, which is believed to be
in the war zone with nine hundred
passengers aboard, has been received.
1t is stated, however, that the liner
was ordered to use her wireless ap-
paratus sparingly on account OF the
presence of the enemy ships and this
may account for the absence of any
news concerning the steamer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
Deny German Report.


BY Unlted PresBs
London, May 15.-Officials of the
Cunard line say they will have plenty
of witnesses at the official board of
inquiry to refute the German claim
that only one torpedo was fired at the
Lusitania and that the explosion of
ammunition which was carried by the
vessel caused it to sink.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
Suggestion Not Favored.
By United Press.

Washington, May 15.-The sugges-
tion that the carrying explosives on
passengers steamers be prohibited is
not fayorably received here.
Secretary Bryan does not consider
it as the jurisdiction of the United
States would extend only to the three
mile limit.
The general spirit here is one of
hopefulness as to the outcome of the
controversy with Germany.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
BY United Press.


By United Press.
Rome, May 15.-According to adj
vices believed to be authoritative, the
king will conyoke parliament for early
next week. 1t was previously sched-
uled to meet Thursday.
1t is understood that both neutralists
and interyentionists counselled this
course in order to avert civil war, if
possible. Serious rioting has been re-
newed and the military authorities and
police are helpless. The crowds are
hooting the names OF the kaiser and
Emperor Joseph of Austria.
The interventionists today again
smashed windows Of the chamber of
deputies. Two squadrons of cavalry
charged them and some of them were
injured. but they were prevented from
proceeding toward the kings palace.
A German deputy's auto was be-
sieged and the window was smashed
but he escaped by speeding.
Dispatches from Milan say mobs Of
interventionists are active there also,
crying, Down with the kaiser"
1t is believed that Marcora will ac-
cept the invitation to form new cab
met.
1t was asserted that the population
had determined that last night would
not pass without such a demonstra-
tion of violence as would render the
will of the people supreme. The whole
city was in state of ebulition. The
shops were closed, flags were hoisted
at half mast as sign of protest
against the governments action, and
the theaters had been requested to sus-
pend their performances, except the
Constant theater, where play was
given in honor Of Gabrielle D'Annun-
zio. The poet was present and made
an address of anti-Austrian character.
The entire garrison had been
brought out to protect the most threat
ened points in the city, such as the
streets where the Austrian and Ger
man embassies and consulates are sit
uated, and the vilal Malta, the home of
Former Premier Giolitti. The city was
divided into four military zones, and
the keeping of order was entrusted to
the military authorities.
A riotuus crowd during the day in
vaded the Plazzi Monteoitorio in which
the chambers of deputies is located
and smashed windows and doors and
destroyed everything it came across.
The rioters were about to enter the
great hall of sittings when troops in
tervened. A few Of the demonstrators
were wounded.
Members of the chamber Of depu-
ties who are followers of Signor Clio
litti, made their escape from the build
ing, some of them leaving their hats
behind. A venerable Garibaldian vet
eran harrangued the crowd, declaring
that Italy must either go to war or
the people would bring about a revo-
luton.
During the day circular was dis,
tributed asking the people to form in
procession and proceed to the Villa
Ada. the residence of King Victor EN-
manuel, and demonstrate their loyalty
to the king, but als5 express rneii
favor of joining the war.
These circulars caused the forming
of professions Of thousands of people
who with flags and shouting, enthusi
astically marched toward the Villa
smashed ali windows and destroyed
the signs Of German shops.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
Not War But Murder.

BY United Press.
Kilsyth. Scotland April 26.-fB
mail to New York } This Is not war;
it's murder all she time, is the way
George McCarroll, Scotland champion
middelweight wrestler, wrote bis wife
here about narrow squeak from
death at the front.
McCarroll is lance corporal, Royal
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
HOWARD CONFIRMS NEWS
OF AMERICANS KILLED.
By United Press.

Washington, May ia message
from Admiral Howard to the navy de-
partment today confirmed the news
of the killing OF three Americans by
Yaqui Indians at Esperanza, Mexico.
The message said five hundred va
ouis went on the warpath May II but
it did not say anything about the re-
ported massacre Of fifty Americans
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15

ment events is as follows
5AccALAUREATE SERMON.
May 1e-8:15 p. m.
Observation-Disclosures G. w
Austin.
Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy-299.
lnvocation-Rev J. A. Old.
Glee Club-Now the Day Is Over.
Baccalaureate Sermon-Dr. Robert
E. Goodrich, Oklahoma City.
Hymn-All Hail the Power of Jesus
Benediction-Rev G. Lyle Smith.
ANNUAL RECITAL.
Thursday Night, May 20.
Three Pianos: Misses Louise May
Rebecca Armstrong; Misses Ruth
Woodard, Ruby John Canning, and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15

A report came to Chickasha over
the wires last night that the Transyl-
vania had been torpedoed. The report
came from New York but proved to
be an unfounded rumor
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
ANSWER TO SUIT FILED.
By United Press.

ny Ouitcu AoSss
Washington, May 15.-The govern
ment today filed hot answer to the
Riggs National bank suit against Sec
retary McAdoo, Comptroller Williams
and u. S. Treasurer Burke.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
Think Germany viii Refuse.
~ rTnttad prac~

London, May 15.-The London pa
pers take the view that Germany will
refused to yield the American de-
mands and that the United States will
then throw its moral support to the
allies.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
|RIOTlNC In
R 0 NE IS
RENEWED
Military aud Police PowerIess to
Quell Disturbance = Cavalry
Charge the Mob and Some
are Injured
PARLIAMENT TO
OPEN NEXT WEEK.
Problem is to Avert Civil Strife II
Mobs Active at Milan, Too
down With the
Kaiser
BY United Press.

Paris, May 15.-High officials Of
France are confident that Italy will be
at war with Austria before the Italian
chamber of deputies meets next week.
They blame German intrigue for the
present riots in Rome and claim that
the new cabinet will be for war, re-
gardless of who forms it.
The high officials charge Germany
with fomenting civil strife in Italy in
order to keep the Italians from going
to war against Austria.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
NO ANSWER
EXPECTED
FOR A WEEK
American Note to Germany Not De.
livered Till Last Night & Some
Officials Expect Contempt
uous Refusal
BY United Press.

Berlin, May 15.-The Vossische
zeitung, German newspaper, says
high German circles are willing to
submit the Lusitania incident and
other matters at issue with America
to arbitration.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15
pr. pernbera May Depart.

DTs ISTHUtTg way DtPdTt'
BY United Press.
New York, May 15.-Dr. Dernberg,
the kaisers official spokesman in this
county, it is rumored, is ready to leave
the United States, but he locks him
self up and declines to say anything
for publication.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-15

tcontInued on rass Thrse.,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20
STARKWEATHER

Miss Ruth Weaver visited ovcr Sun
day at Weaver.
Mrs. Robt. knudson was a passen-
ger to Devils Lake Friday morning.
AbeHanson was a business visitor
at Devils Lake Friday between trains.
A. O. Sather was a Devils Lake Wis
itor between trains Saturday.
J. T. Gill has been a business visitor
at Michigan for several days this
week
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Wiley spent the
week end at Rock Lake visiting with
relatives.
Mrs. O. n. Hufford and son were
visitors here from MELVILLE between
trains Friday.
Miss tlossie Wilson is here from
Langdon visiting at the home of Sam
Wilson and family.
Mrs. J. T. Gill and Miss Ruth Gill
were shoppers at Devils Lake between
trains Saturday.
A. ]. Mclaughlin has been a fire.
quent business visitor at Devils Lake
during the past week.
DIR. Brownlee spent several days at
Alsen last week taking are of the
teeth Of the people Of that vicinity.
Joe Valencort has had considerable
repairing done on the interior of the
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20
Husie.

Miss Jennie johnson was a visitor
at Devils Lake Wednesday.
P. l.. Klyver was a business caller
at Churches Ferry on Wednesday.
Mrs. George McDevitt of Grand
Harbor is here this week as the guest
of her sister, Mrs. George Bail.
Mrs. Will Benson left Friday for
Hampden, where she will join her hus-
band who has accepted a position at
that place.
Mrs. P. L. Klyver visited friends at
Devils Lake on Wednesday,.
Misses Mabel Kamplin and Dora
Eastman we're Churches Ferry shop
pers Saturday.
Grace Dingman returned home
Saturday from Leeds. where she Wis
tied for some time at the Sshultze
home.
Misses Lila G%essncr and Laura Ba-
ker were visiting friends in Devils
Lake on Saturday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20

Land:c,d Whiteley of the CONNER
cial hotel, received his new steam
heating plant this week, which will
soon b: installed. The new cellar be-
meath the hotel is one of the finest in
the country, being all cemented and
very spacious.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20
HAMPDEN

Mr.. and Mrs. Mark knutson, Edna
Picon, A. Benson, Jack Carroll, A. My
hire, Oscar Berg and Oscar Peterson
took in the ball game at Edmore Sun
day.
Oscar Berg autoed to the Lake on
Friday accompanied by several local
people.
A. Benson spent a couple Of days in
Edmorc last week.
Dr.. and Mrs. 7. +. Craig spent Sun
day with Docs brother at Edmore.
During tie last week bank inspec-
tors We're in town looking into the con
dition Of both the First National and
Farmers Banks. Their splendid con-
dition is shown in the reports publish
ed in this issue.
The various political parties are get
ting their literature in shape for the
primary campaign.
Albert Werner is enjoying a visit
from his brother from Bimidji. MINI.
Ed. Losse was at Devils Lake last
week.
f. NJ. Crazy, Of Devils Lake looked
in and shook hands with us Saturday
night. He reports business brisk in
his town.
Mondays storm was the first cleo
trical disturbance of any consequence
in this locality this spring. The only
damage reported was caused by the
wind which blew out a large pane Of
glass in the Farmers Bank.
Ed. Seward. rural mail carrier has
purchased the Ford formerly owned
by DR.. Blair.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20
EDMORE
(Edmore Herald)

Jim Murray is again behind a chair
in the local barber shop, having ar
rived in Edmore last week. Jim has
spent the winter at his home in La
Monte, Mo-, but owing to the hard
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20

R. G. SamuIes of the 1. H. S., in
company with N. D. Vincent, repre-
Co., of Kansas City, were business Wis
itors in town Thursday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20

Mrs. Olaf Lcet and three little girls
of Leeds came in last Friday to visit a
few days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. +. Humphreys. She returned
to her home in Leeds on Monday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20

honorable discharge. He likes the
navy and will go back to it as soon
as duty calls and the coming big crop
of grain is threshed in North Dakota
maybe before that, in Ease of war.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20

make this the best and biggest day
since the organization of the Old Set
tiers association the committees should
get busy at once and make their ar
rangements. We will all boost for the
for a big day, Wednesday, June 18th.
Miss Harriet Mitchell arrived last
week Thursday and is visiting with
her sister Mrs. Matt Engelhorn.
The old lake bed northwest of town
is the secene of much activity these
days. A number Of farmers are 60
ing to take chances on harvesting a
bumper crop from this rich region.
The lake is dry at the present time
and the soil works up fine and if the
rain fall is not too heavy early in the
season a heavy crop is almost a GER
tainty.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20
friends for a few days this week.

M. Butler and family of Brocket at
tended the meeting of the Ladies Aux
ialiary, held at the farm of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Powers Wednesday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Day, parents
of Mrs. Kerr, who arrived last week
from Wisconsin, have moved into the
Ruttle house lately occupied by the
Scott family.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20

Prof. knutzcn Of Devils Lake ar
rived in the city to look after his large
class in music. Mr.. knutzcn is very
highly spoken Of as teacher.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. l.. F. Smith
Friday, May 7th, 1915, a bouncing ba-
by boy. Mother and son doing nicely.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20

j. l.. T%rucblood the garage man, has
been beautifying his place OF business
with a coat Of paint.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20
BROCKET

Interesting news from Brocket re-
ceived too late for publication in last
issue.-Ed.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20

i. A. E. Bruce received a message yes
terday stating that his mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Bruce, died at her home in
Bownanville, Ont, aged rs years. She
leaves a large family Of children who
had lately been planning a family re-
union to have taken place this sum-
mer. Mrs. Watson of Milton is a
daughter of the deceased. She leaves
several children residing in Saskatche-
wan. Mr.. Bruce, owing to the long
distance is unable to be present at the
funeral.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20

Chr. Anderson one of the promi-
nent farmers of Stevens township, has
purchased a Studebaker auto this
week.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-05-20

new model Fords.
Mrs. Adolph Wellen left Tuesday
for the twin cities and Decatur, ILL.,,
where she will visit friends and re-
latives for some time.
Frank Loudon has been suffering
from an attack of rheumatism this
week. He is able to be about with the
assistance Of a cane.
Mrs. c. c. Bosworth returned to her
home Saturday at Lewis Lake after
visiting a few days with her daughter
Mrs. G. T. Barthcld.
c. c. Bosworth came up from Devils
Lake Tuesday evening and spent the
night with his daughter, Mrs E. T.
Bartheld and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Schweitzer
and Miss Hazel drove to Clyde last
Sunday where they spent the day Wis
iting with Mr.. Schweitzer's sister and
family.
Contractor Fossberg came up from
Devils Lake Tuesday evening and put
a force of stonemasons at work laying
the foundation for the Traynor resi-
dence.
The Starkweather Cornct Band is
again holding scmi-weekly practices.
In the absence of director Potter it
was necessary to give up these prac-
tees but they will be held at regular
intervals in the future as before.
1t is said that the recent freezes had
a disastrous effect upon the oats and
barley in some parts Of the country.
The season is not so far advanced,
however, but that these crops can be
planted again and have plenty of time
to ripen.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. NJ. Lofgren left on
Wednesday for several points in Min
nesota where they will visit with
friends and relatives for two or three
weeks. While away they will attend
the marriage of Mr.. Lofgren's BROTH
Ell. The entire trip will be made by
auto.
j. W. k%linefelter of the klinefelter
Amusement Co., was here from Cando
Wednesday making arrangements to
bring his fine merry-go-round here on
Gopher day.
Mrs. J. 0. Anderson of Rugby, came
in last Tuesday and visited until Fri
day with her daughter Mrs C. Gud-
mundson, who accompanied her to
Devils Lake on her return home.
Some of the automobile passengers
to Devils Lake Wednesday afternoon
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Schweitzer
Mrs. Joseph Kurth, Florence kurth
Mike Coyne and Mrs. w. j. Brownlee.
Maybe you have something you
think you should be able to sell but
haven't been successful yet. Why not
try a classified ad? They are getting
results for others and they will TO,
YOU.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. l. Ronrbaugh came
in last Friday from Lewistown, Pa,
and have been visiting at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Swartz. They are
on their way to the western part of
the state where they will visit q
daughter.
NJ. S. Erickstad, n of the promin.
ent farmers southeast of town, is
having an addition built to his house
When completed this will make the
Erickstad home one of the most mod,
cfll ana convenient III this section OF
the country.
Hon. O. P. N. Anderson left satur.
day for Fargo where he expected tt
visit over Sunday and from there pro.
cceed to st. Paul where the State
Board of Railroad Commissioners will
hold a conference relative to the Goa
rate in this state.
PENN
(ThC Penn Hustler)
A. S. Miller autoed to Ramsey last
Tuesday evening.
Geo. Mcdonnell Jr., was visiting
friends here Tuesday.