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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
SIav Forces Land at Marseilles; Number
Unknown But Believed Large; Indi-
cations Of Great Offensive
Against TeutOns
BRITISH CABINET
CRISIS AVERTED
All Differences Settled; General COnscrip-
tion Postponed Till Voluntary Sys-
fem Gets Another Tnal;French
Capture German Works
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Paris, April 20.-It was announced
today that Russian troops landed at
Marseilles, France, today and will
Join the allies along the Franco-Flan-
ders line.
This announcement was made ST.
multaneously with the issuance OF or
ders from Gen. Joffre extending to the
Russians best wishes.
These are the first Russians in
French service. Their number is not
known but is believed to be large.
1t is suggested that great augmen-
ted offensive may be in process of
preparation, with the Russians aiding,
possibly around Verdun.
The route the Russians travelled is
unknown. News of their arrival elec-
trified Paris.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
PURE BRED
STOCK STOCK SALE
IS STARTED

Chickasha's first sale of registered
shorthorn cattle is in progress this
afternoon. The sale is being con-
Quoted at the old Yellow barn, Col. e..
G. Hubbard, aIctioneer, assisted by
Auctioneers Ed Herriff, Of Apache; ;
Lafe Burger, of Wellington, Kansas,
and Mr.. Hurt, of Kingfisher Roy G..
Smith, of the Chickasha National
bank, is clerking the sale.
Between seventy and a hundred
head OF bulls, yearlings, cows and
heifers are being offered for sale, all
registered.
Stockmen from all over this sec
ton OF Oklahoma, together with
number from other states, are here at
tending the sale. An incomplete reg
lister OF early arrivals in Chickasha
this morning shows the following: e.
w. Harmon, Marshalltown, Iowa; f.
o. Clark, Comanche; Tom Morton, of
the Farmer and Stockman, Oklahoma
City; A. B. Campbell, Geary; c. B.
Campbell, Elgin; William NJ. Grove,
Portland, Oregon; S. r. Reeves, Lind
say; John Littrell, Foster, 7. Ryan,
Elgin; j. W. Kunkle, Pocasset r. M.
Davis, Pocasset; W. b. Graham, Rush
Springs; F. II. Logsdon, Pocasset; d.
G. Murdoch, Oklahoma City; Roy
Henderson, Maysville; Tom Kearse.
Fort Cobb; ]. l.. Loder, Kirkland, Tex
as; John l.. Smith, Bradley; Perry Da-
wilson, Pocasset; R. A. Henson, Fort
Cobb; l. NJ Clawson, Fort Cobb; Ger
ry Klos, Fletcher; Roy Brown, Fort
Cobb; Maxwell, Atoka; A. j. Maurer,
Kansas City, Missouri; J. r. Whistler,
Watonga; DR.. A. NJ Marshall, Chan
dler; I. II. Keele. Ryan; NJ S. Conn,
Roosevelt Charles Dunn, Lone Wolf;
David Bond, Chickasha (R. F. d.; ].
f. Smith, Chickasha (Route 81;
Charles West, Anadarko; T. f. South
gate, Waunette; ~ r. Miller. Wau-
nette; A. B. Hunter, Oklahoma Far
mer, Oklahoma City; II. w. Dunlap.
kingfisher; W. l.. Davis, Lone Wolf;
j. w. Dillworth, Fletcher; A. J. How
cry. Fletcher: Alfred Hullum, Chick
asha Route y; J. b. George. Elgin;
J. A. Colyer. Fletcher; Orson Bailey.
Sterling; w. T. Melton. Anadarko;
Mrs. w. T. Melton, Anadarko; Mrs.
John Blackmore, Anadarko; j. z.
Looney, Pocasset: s. A. Forsythe. Ce.
ment; Il. j. Klager, Norge; S. d.
Johnson, Pocasset; E. e. Alkire, Lind
say; J. E. Ware, Chickasha (Route
%; p. G. Mays. Maysville; O. r.
Smith, Belle Plains, Kansas; ]. II.
Johnston, Oklahoma City and Amber;
j. w Hoover, Ninnekah.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20

nr No An
UF KUAD
ON TOUR

General Manager Rourke, OF the
Rock Island, accompanied by a num-
Der Of division superintendents, spent
several hours in Chickasha today,
coming by special train. From here
the general manager and his party
went to Ell Reno, completing the last
lap of tour OF inspection which has
covered the entire second district
comprising a territory from Caldwell,
Kansas, to Dallas, Texas, on the north
and south lines, and from Memphis,
Tenn, to Tucumcari, New Mex, on the
east and west lines, and all branch
lines.
This trip has been made for the
purpose of inspecting all tracks, all
yards, pass tracks, switches, cross
overs in the second district, as well as
to inspect the buildings at the differ
ent stations; the shops at different
divisions; all equipment at different
points in the district and the general
condition of the company's property
throughout the district.
C. l.. Rupert, superintendent OF this
division, with headquarters at Eel Re-
no, is one of the party.
While the shops and yards at Chick
asha are always in apple-pie order and
always kept the neatest and the clean
est possible the Chickasha officials
have gone every former effort one
better in the matter of dolling up for
the "brass collars" and it goes with
out saying that the division, the sta
ton, the shop at points in the second
district which has presented clean
er, neater or a buster front to the of
cials than has Chickasha had to get
up and go some. Roadmaster Moffat
and Yardmaster Lynch, who are noted
for keeping their yards and tracks in
the finest condition possible have
done work during the past few
months in the matter of improvement
that has surprised even themselves
and if the inspectors on this trip
trip should chance to be passing any
bouquets around, these boys should
come in for a whole carload of exotics
in one consignment.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
HIGH HONOR
Is OFFERED
TO MELTON

If he chooses to accept the appoint
ment at the hands of Gov Williams
Attorney Alger Melton, OF this city,
will be the successor of the late Judge
Henry NJ Furman as justice Of the
state criminal court of appeals.
Mr.. Melton this morning confirmed
a report current at the state capital
that Gov. Williams had rendered the
position to him. He declined to state
whether he would accept it. Il have
nothing at all to say in regard to the
matter at this time" said he, but !
shall reach a decision concerning
within a few days"
Mr.. Melton, although still young
man, has been recognized as one of
the leaders of the Grady county bar
for many years. With the exception
of the office of city attorney to which
he was elected during the early days
in Chickasha, shortly after he began
the practice of law here, and member
ship of the local board of education,
he has never held public office. He
was manager of the Williams cam
paign for governor and later was
chosen as chairman of the Democrat
ic state committee, position which
he still holds, and at the recent state
convention he was nominated for pres
idential elector at large.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
British Statistician Figures Kaiser Will Be
Forced 10 Apply to Foreign Countries
10 Recoup Fortune
After War
EXPENDITURES REACH
STUPEND0US sum
Declares Signs Point to Financial Debaele
in "Fatherland;;" Suggests Tariff
to England to Preserve Bal
ance Of Economic System
(By Wilbur S. Forrest, United Press
Staff Correspondent.)

(By Wilbur S. Forrest, United Press
Staff Correspondent)
London, April 1.-(By Mail)-Jug-
Cling stupendous figures to show that
Germany is in desperate financial
straits, Edmond Crammond, well-
known British statistician. declared
that the kaiser will be forced to seek
a gigantic foreign loan at the conclu@
sion of peace.
This means, in effect" said Cram.
mond. that Germany will repudiate
her internal war debt.
Germany's expenditures to date
amount to about $9,595,O00. while her
estimated national wealth in 1913 was
about $75,OOO,OOO.O0
"Germany's investments abroad
amount to s5,sO0,OOO,O0 Of which
about $75O,OOO,0O0 have been sold in
the United States and the remainder
are unreliable. Germany's colonies
axe gone; her shipping industry is
ruined.
81 do not believe Germany is living
and fighting solely on what she is pro.
ducing. She is living on the fat she
has accumulated during the last forty
years.
"The decline in the exchange value
of the mark and the failures which arc
taking place among the large banks
despite frantic efforts of the govern
ment to keep the financial machine
going, point to the approach OF the
greatest financial debacle the world
has ever seen." &
Turning to the British financial
problem, Crammond asserted that
tariff for revenue purposes here is abb
solutely essential for the 'preserva-
ton of the balance of our economic
system"
He points to Britains outlay, to
date-$5 20,O00O00 including the gross
expenditure and the loans to domin-
ions, allies and repayments to the
Bank of England, declaring:
1--WE overcame the financial diff
culties of the first eighteen months
of war with astounding ease, but the
outlook for the coming financial year
gives cause for anxiety"
Figuring in the newly established
excess profit tax which he estimates
will bring in about $500, ,OOO,O 900. Cram
mond says that if the nationnal in
come for the coming year should only
reach a sum as estimated for the year
ending March, 1915, the governments
: financial deficiency at the end Of
March, 1917, will be about s4,690000,-
0OO (which makes a tariff for reve-
nue. imperative"
If the war lasts until March 81,
1917, the statistician estimates that
the expenditures of the various allied
movers aDDrOximateIv will he.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
TROOPS IN
M E XIC0
MENACED
By United Press.

By United Press.
Field Headquarters near Namiqui-
pa, Mexico.--Definite information re-
ceived at headquarters says the expe-
dition is halted by Carranza opposi-
tion.
An official statement from War
Minister Obregon that was published
by Chihuahua papers absolved the
Americans from blame for the Parral
incident.
Officers at General Pershing's head
quarters believe that the American
troops are now in actual danger, be-
ing menaced by Mexican natives in
addition to Carranza opposition.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
Cabinet Differences Adjusted.

By United Press.
London, April 20.-The cabinet
crisis has been averted, all the differ
ences having been settled.
The reported agreement provides
for the postponement Of general con
scription for two weeks during which
the voluntary system of enlistment
will be given one more trial in raising
men to meet the demands of the army.
Well informed persons here predict
a certain break between Germany and
America. The last United States note
to Germany is expected to have a sal
utary effect on European countries
that are wavering between the allies
and the Teutons.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
TAXES COMING IN.

Treasurer Mullican reports that the
purchasers of the certificates of taxes
for 1914 are now remitting checks COW
ering the taxes for 1915, upon the
lands upon which these certificates
were issued. These taxes will amount
to between $4,000 and $4,000 and will
be filed as an additional lien against
the lands upon which the assessments
were made.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
WEATHER FORECAST.

committee, follow ing the investigation
will report its findings to the board OF
county commissioners at the next reg
ular meeting of that body, at which
time Engineer Cranwell will possibly
submit his estimate of the ditch The
proposed ditch viii be approximately
one and a quarter miles in length.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
Capture British Trenches.

By United Press.
Berlin, April 20.-The Germans cap
tured six hundred yards of British
trenches between Ypres and Lange-
mark, according to the statement is
sued by the war office here today.
1t is also stated Ihat the French
were repulsed with heavy losses when
they attacked in the Gailette woods
northeast of Verdun. Intense artil-
lery activity is reported in the Woevre
region along the Meuse.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
At standstill.
BY United Press.

by United Press.
San Antonio, Tex, April 20.-It is
believed that the Mexican expedition
will be at a standstill, pending Gen.
Scott's conference with Gen. Funston
at which the latter will request au-
thority to change plans.
A long report from Pershing detail
ing the Carranzista hostility was for
warded to Washington this morning,
narrating how the natives attacked
Major Howzes command near Sasevo.
The consequences of the fight were
not mentioned.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
Message PIeases Paris.

By United Press.
Paris. April 20.-President Wilson's
address to congress on the submarine
question was applauded here, over
shadowing the interest in the battle
of Verdun today. Pro-American senti-
ment here is growing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
Carranzistas on March.

BY United Press.
Washington, April 20.-Advices re-
ceived here state that Carranzistas
are marching southwark from Chihua-
hua. it is believed toward Parral. The
size of the forces is unknown.
1t is believed here that Gen. Scott
intends to lay the groundwork for
withdrawal in a conference with
Funston.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
BernsiOrf Holds Conference with Lansing,
Discussing Possibility Of Avoiding
Break and Changes Demanded
by U. S. in Sub Methods
NO LONG WAIT
FOR BERLIN ANSWER
Note to Be Delivered by Gerard to German
Foreign Secretary this Afternoon;
Secret Message Received
from Washington
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, April 20.-Ambassador
Bernstorff was in conference with
Secretary Lansing for twenty minutes
this morning, discussing the possibil-
ity of ayerting diplomatic break be.
tween Germany and America and OBJ
tanning Lansings views in regard to
the steps necessary to be taken by
Germany TO bring her submarine op-
erations into conformity with Ameri-
can Interpretation OF international
law.
1t IA understood that Bernstorff was
still hopeful following his conference
and that he gave Secretary Lansing
good reasons to show why the Sussex
could not have been torpedoed during
the pending negotiations. He pointed
out that numerous conferences in Ber-
lin would be necessary before the
matter is settled
Later Bernstorff said he did NOT
think he would have to wait long for
word from Berlin ref riding the course
OF Germany toward the United
States.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
French Report Capture.

By United Press.
Paris, April 20.-The French cap
tured fortified German works north
west of Vaux last night after violent
attack in which two hundred German
prisoners were ts,en, according to
official announcement made here to-
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20

DR.. Antle is spending the day in Ok.
lahoma City. He accompanied DIR.
Penquite, who was taken to a hospital
there today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
Total -s48, 900, 900, 600

Total -----------S 43,UUV,OO0,UOO
As measure of exacting penalty
on Germany for these expendituress
Crammond suggests that the allies
should pool their indemnities and pre-.
sent them in lump to Germany, aIsos
that each allied power should unders
take to impose;
"a war debt on all German and Aus.
trian manufacturers.
"In addition" says Crammond. "the
maritime powers should impose sup
Elementary war debt dues on all Ger
man and Austrian shipping entering
their ports in all parts of the world.
"The proceeds from these duties
should be paid over by the allied pow.
ers to the war debt commission"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20
BY United Press.

t'| tAAN'1 A ANaNs
Washington. April Ambassador
Bernstorff was scheduled to visit the
state department and confer with
Secretary Lansing today regarding
the grave situation which is believed
10 hold the most serious possibilities
involving the friendly relations be-
tween Germany and the United States.
Bernstorff this morning was still
hopeful of averting a break although
the United States government has put
the question Of severing relations or
modifying submarine operations
squareIy up to Germany
Marines have been ordered to guard
the German wireless stations at Tuck
ertown. N. j., and Sayyille, L. l..
which may be seized in the event of
a break.
Count Won Bernstorff already has
reiterated to Secretary Lansing that
under no circumstances will Germany
give up her submarine as a weapon
OF warfare, because, she contends, it
is a retaliation for Great Britain's
food blockade. The ambassador has
declared, however, that his govern
ment will attempt to bring submarine
operations within the law of nations.
This the United States is willing 10
discuss after Germany has abandoned
her present methods-not before.
Against that possibility stands the
declaration in the American note that
the United States has considered from
the first that the employment of sub
marines for destruction of commerce
is by its very nature utterly incom-
patibIe with the principles of human
ity, the long established and incontro-
J vertible right of neutrals and the sa-
cred immunities of non-combatants." I"
Clearly the presidents demand is
that the use of the submarine shall
be restricted to operations against
warships. Upon that rock the friend
ly relations between the two countries
may be rent.
The crisis now resolves itself into
the waiting stage during which Ger
many will have opportunity to accede
to the American demands. Before an
other week begins settlement of the
long standing issue either will be as
sured or Count Won Bernstorff prob
ably will have his passports and AM
bassador Gerard will be leaving Ber-
Jim.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20

Court Dance-Portland PayOne.
Ruth Walcott. AIittie Wallace, Kate
MADEIRA, Irmgard Kloers, Katherine
Dafly. Jo De Brian.
Marchant of Venice-Act 5, Scene 1.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20

~ Unitee. Press.
Berlin, April 2O-The United States
embassy here received the last note
from Washington on submarine oper-
ations this morning.
Ambassador Gerard expects to de-
liver the document to Foreign Secre-
tary Won Jagow this afternoon.
An important secret message was
also received from Washington.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20

ST TODY Icn-------bess FIOW6Ts
English Country Dance.
(a) Hey Boys.
(b) Mage on a Cree.
Alice Hunter. Ethel Hill, Esther
Jones, Claudia Dobson, Beulah Cope
land, Sibyl Brown. Bess Harris, Ma
rion Bradley.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-04-20

AT COLLEGE

Joining in movement which is un-
der way throughout the literary world,
the Oklahoma College for Women will
this evening celebrate the tercente-
nary of the passing of Shakespeare,
presenting program in which the
four literary societies of the institu-
tion will participate. The public is
cordially invited and there will be no
charge for admission. The entertain
ment promises to be one of the best
offered at the college this year. 1t
will begin promptly at Sis and the
program will be as follows:
(a) | know a Bank
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-06-21
can arny in Mexico haze found no Mexican detaef-
n1ents OOing at any point wtin touch of their lines

Tender Dixie will arrive at Vera Cruz
Sunday. Transport Hancock sailed
today from New Orleans with about
900 marines for Mont CristO. San
Domingo, where they will disembark.
They will then depart for Mexican
waters on transports via GQatanamO.
Whatever help the navy dept gives
the land forces, should the Mexican
situation develop the gTaYest conse-
quences," no capital ships will be
sent. Dreadnoughts, battleships
and heavy cruisers would not be
needed in Mexican waters and it is
considered not necessary at this time
to break up the Atlantic fleet.
Should a blockade be determined
on, work will be done by light cruis-
ers, naval dispatch boats, transports
and gunbOats. There being no Mex
lean navy to speak of, these ships
would be ample for any eventuality.
War and navy official today said
it would be a small matter compare
lively to blockade all of Mexico. But,
they asked, who would we block
ade?"
The population is already near
starvation in many sections, they de-
elared, and to put into effect a real
blockade simply would mean further
suffering for those this government
wishes to relieve. There would be
no government with which to treat
as to lifting of such blockade.
For these reasons administration
officials even now are determined to
90 slowly. It is frankly admitted
and emphasized that the administra-
ton will strain its powers Ito keep
out of Mexico" At this hour it was
said this government will hesitate to
break the last thin thread by which
Carranza holds his government
structure together in the hope that
he or some strong man who follows
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-06-21

Washington, June 21.-First group
of American militia men detailed for
border service will doubtless been
route before weekend. Officials to-
day believe militia may see service
on Mexican soil
Orders for entrainment expected
late today Execution of order de-
ponds upon readiness. What states
militia will be first to go has not been
revealed, though consignment will be
beyond $4,000, thus involving as
signments from many states.
Problem of calling volunteers is
not yet worked out. Such a step viii
be taken only when developments re
quiTe it, but officials admit it has
been discussed. Reports, however,
that 100000 will be the call, if it
comes, apparently exaggerated.
Navy dept has not yet ordered
blockade of Mexican ports, though
this step may be taken at any mo-
ment. In meantime, every precau-
ton will be taken to guard against
consignment Of ammunition from
American ports to Mexico.
Pres. Wilson keeps closest touch
upon situation. in midnight confer
ence with Sec'y Baker question of
dispatching more troops was dis
Cussed.
Censorship, tighter than hereto
fore. now exists in state and war de-
partments. Great packages Of mes
sages reach both branches hourly
and additional operators have been
placed on duty, but only an incOn-
siderable part of this information is
permitted to reach the public.
Expected that Consul Rogers will
report today on effect in Mexico of
mobilization order.
Gen. Alvarado of Mexican state of
onnD11noa6 VncotoD hoC NOT
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1916-12-22
6reie Yreue fit Stas: Trenag Y. 9e5eulber 1916.

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8emerfung zines Generals, Der mir
einmal iagte:: rnngarn bat cine
groBe merbenoe Strait"
Mber i1 TONNE in meinen @eoar-
fen uber bieie Sraee nidJt meitcr,
benn Der 8iereraug lit einselpannt.
@ir ionen 1T Elm rumanaiides Dotf
|fabren. Dos lit cine grsablung fin
iid1. g..s-
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1916-12-22
Die Deutige Gage.

S11 Der 9obruoIba miro idarl
gefGmpft, in Der @aaadei 6ringen
Die gentraIm6dte Dor. Die &uliet
MAIDEN iiberaa 4ngriffe nno werocn
iiberaa geidIagen. SIM 8eiten fin
BEN MrtiGeriefdmpfe itat. SIM noro-
Iiden @egppten baben Die @nglan-
Der ben Srt gl @rild genommen.
Oas iinb belite Die midtigiten @r-
eigniile, lie perdnbern Die Gage nift.
Staatslefretdr Banning lagt, oaB
feline geitrigen IeliBerungen falif
aufgefaBt purben. Ser Hralioent
mole niHts als ben Srieben.