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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22

OF EXCISE
BOARD ON
Delay Caused by NOn-Arrival Of Valuations
Of Public Service Companies
by State Board

After a delay Of several weeks, due
to the tardy approval by the state
board Of public utilities valuations. the
county excise board met at o'clock
this morning in the county commits
sioners' room, County Judge r. e. Da.
yenport presiding.
The county excise board is compos-
ed OF the county Judge as chairman,
the county clerk as secretary, the
county treasurer the county attorney
and the superintendent Of public
schools
Secretary Bradley expressed the
opinion this morning that the first
consideration would be given to the
county valuations and estimates, which
will probably be followed by the budg-
ct of the city OF Chickasha, then by
those of the cities in Grady county,
the townships and school districts.
The county assessors valuations
We're approved by the state board Of
equalization and returned here sever
al weeks ago. The delay was caused
by the state board holding back pub
lie service valuations which are made
by that board. Their work in this re-
spect is greater in this county than in
almost any other county in Oklahoma
owing TO the number of railroads and
the additional improvements by the
railroads and the local telephone com
pany. Until the total valuation was
received the excise board could not
enter upon its labor of considering
and approving the various budgets
A committee Of city officials con
sisting of Mayor Coffman, City Treas
urer Clark and City Attorney Grigsby
before the excise board to-
day to present the claims Of the city
in the matter of the Chickasha budget.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22

SUSPENDED
BY CHIEF
Siring6eId Will Be Given Hearing This
Afternoon Before Mayor and Council
viii Take Final Action

Officer Day now holds down the beat
formerly followed by officer String.
field, who was suspended by Chief Of
Police Phillips last night pending fur
ther action by the city council. Off
Ger Stringfield is due to come up be-
fore Mayor Coffman at o'clock this
afternoon for a hearing of the events
which led up to the accidental shoot
ing of Art Neal yesterday morning. 1t
seems that Struggled, who has been
on the force since July / and had been
an exemplary officer, was showing his
victim the special safety arrangements
OF his gun which had three safety de-
vices when the gun was discharged,
the ball lodging in his friends leg
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
ERICSSON 10 HAVE
100000 MEMORIAL


ty United Pres9.
Washington. Aug 22-Fifty-four
years after his epochai "cheese-box on
a raft rescued the Union navy from
utter destruction. John Ericsson. inven-
tor or the historic Monitor Of the civil
war days, is to have a memorial erect.
ed to him here, it seems certain 10
day.
A bill for a 100000 memorial has
passed the house and with strong
backing is awaiting action in the sen
ate. Swedish-American societies are
urging the bill and expect its passage
at this session. It developed III the
house library committees hearings
that the United States owes Ericsson.
or hie heirs, an acknowledged debt the
interest on which. If compounded at
four per cent. would exceed the sum
about to be appropriated for his me-
mortal Efforts to collect this money
have been discontinued as useless.
however.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
Greek Commander Calls Out All Neighbor-
ing Reserves But Greek Cabinet
Takes No Definite Steps
RUSSIANS JOIN
BALKAN CAMPAIGN
Landed From Allied Transports as Italian
Contingent Arrives al SaIoniki 10
Join in Allied Movement
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
London, August 22.--An Exchange
Telegraph's dispatch from Athens to-
day reports that the Greek and Bul-
garian forces clashed in the region OF
Series and that fighting has been 10.
ing on since Monday The Greek COM
mander today summoned to arms an
neighboring reserves.
The allies are now attacking the
whole Bulgarian front and are develop.
ing series Of engagements. In the
center the allies pressed forward to
the Doiran lake region as prelimi-
nary to movement towards Strumitza
IN southwestern Bulgaria. A small de-
tachment Of Montenegrins are fighting
beside the Serbs in the allies right
wing. Increasing activity on the part
Of Roumania is reported.
The Greek cabinet has as yet takea
no decisive step against Bulgaria on
account Of the invasion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22

hack or any other vehicle when used
for hauling on the streets of the Cit,
OF chickasha.
II shall be unlawful to drive any We
hicle drawn by a horse or horses at a
greater speed on the streets of Chick
asha than ten miles az hour except
ambulances going to the ,ylief of per-
sons in case Of accidents.
The following rates Of speed may be
maintained but shall not be excelled
upon any public highway or in any
park in this city by any one driving
a motorcycle: (a) A speed of six
miles per hour when turning corner
Of intersecting streets or cross roads.
(b) A speed of eight miles per hour
when passing intersecting streets or
cross roads where views of the cross
streets are obstructed. (c) A speed
Of ten miles per hour on any streets
within the fire limits, except as above
provided. (d) Elsewhere and except
as above provided a speed Of fifteen
miles per hour.
All vehicles must travel on the right
hand side Of the street and in cross
ing to the opposite side of the street
must do so by turning to the left and
head the same direction as the traffic
on the side toward which the crossing
is made. When the street is congest-
ed the vehicle must 30 to the next in
tersection before making the turn.
No vehicle shall stop with its left
side to the curb but must stop parallel
with the curb and be only one deep.
If a vehicle is backed up to curb
it must be actually loading or unload |
ing and the horses attached to it must |
be turned at right angles to the curb |
and headed in the direction in which |
Lhe traffic is moving.
Vehicles turning to the right into
an intersecting street shall turn the |
corner as nearly as possible to the
,urb on the right hand side. In turn
Continued on Page Six) |
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
FARM WOMEN MEET AT
CITY HALL TOMORROW

According to a caH that has been IS
sued, the farm women of Grady coun-
ty viii meet at the city hall tomorrow
morning at 10:3O for the purpose Of
forming an organization and affiliat-
ing with the Oklahoma Congress OF
Farm Women. Mrs. Crcach, Of -. ~.
tie. president Of the l,t.ftr organiza-
tion. will be present to assist in the
meeting. "We have encouraging re-
ports and are looking for a big meet
ing" Mrs. Crouch writes. All women
interested are invited to attend the
meeting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
BALE
NETS TOTAL
OF $lO6.O5
c. A. Standridge, Living Nine Miles South
east Of Chickasha, Lands First
Bale Money

c. A .standridge, residing nine miles
southeast of the city, was awarded the
$50 first prize money for the first bale
Of cotton placed on this market this
season. His bale weighed 1901 and
was sold in the seed at five cents, net.
ting him total of s10G.05. not bad
price for bale of cotton.
G. A. Standridge, who brought in the
first bale OF cotton on Sunday. weigh
ed in the loose staple at the public
scales at 1921 pounds and then deliv.
cred it to the Moore gin.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22

BUT ELOPES
WITH LASS
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Detroit Mich, Aug. 22.-Federal au-
thorities are awaiting word from Tex
as before proceeding with the hearing
of William r. Harris Of San Antonio.
who is being held here on the charge
Of violating the Mann act. 1t is alleg-
ed that Harris eloped with Ethel
Weeks, aged twenty, daughter of
miaister of Poteet Texas. Both were
arrested here. Harris is known in
San Antonio as married man but is
said to have posed in Poteet as a
bachelor
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
ALEX BOOSTERS ACTIVE.

Will c. Conley. Of the Alex Tribune.
was a business visitor in the city. He
reports the reorganization of the Com
mercial club at that place with large
membership. Dr. J, NJ. -4anna was
chosen as president and Mr.. Conley
was elected secretary. Alex is also
making extensive preparations for her
township fair which promises to be a
huge success this year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
RECORD ON
GOLF LINKS
Is BROKEN
WitherspOOn Plays Course Three Under
Par; Dinner Tournament Opened With
Large Number Of Entrants

Breaking records is becoming one of
the popular forms Of diversion among
the golfers Of the Chickasha Country
club. Following the feat of H. N.
Smith, Jr, who pared fourteen holes
Sunday, Ford yvitherspoon yesterday
played nine holes making total score
of "a strokes, or three under par, the
lowest nine-hole record ever made on
the course.
With the largest number of entrants
ever participating in such an event
here, the dinner. tournament opened
today and will be concluded Thursday
afternoon. The players are matched
as follows:
Blackburne VS., Ford Witherspoon
Stopper Witherspoon vs. II. M
Smith, Jr.
Murray VS.. T II. Williams, Jr.
Slusher VS.. Cavaness.
II Bond VS.. Frey.
b. Johnson VS.. Harwell.
Bettis vs., Wootten
Alger Melton VS.. Hammerly
Ludlow vs.. Phillips.
Thweatt VS.. Hutson.
Crib VS., Ad Melton.
r. Bond VS.. Richburg
Humphrey VS.. Livermore
Shultz VS.. Brownson
Patten VS.. King.
Bradley VS.. Gowdy
Barefoot vs. John Owsley
A. Hawn VS.. w owsley
Slaughter vs. Griffin.
EIledge VS. Wallace.
L. Hawn vs.. Holloway.
Evans VS.. sheegog.
schow VS., Carmichael.
Johns vs.. Kilgore,
Ambrister vs. corbyn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
pIsrRIcr couRr peclsIoNs.

District Judge VIII Linn yesterday
afternoon rendered the following de-
cisions:
In the case Of A. A. Holmes vs. G.
w. Harper and G. G. Kesey, judgment
was rendered for defendant.
An order confirming the sheriff's
sale Of real estate was given by the
court in the case of r. R. Rohrer VS..
G. r. Phillips, Minnie l.. Phillips, 1. IT,
Smith, w P. Stevens and Martha J.
Williams.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22

BY United Press.
Petragrad, August ga bill to aboI-
ish the restrictions on Jews regarding
residence, education. selection OF trade
or profession win be introduced in the
Duma when that body convenes in No
ycmber, Paul AIiliukoy. leader OF the
progressive members. today informed
q representative OF the United Press.
The bill will be bitterly opposed ~
the conservatives who say the. e.remov-
al Of these restrictions will place peas.
ants in the power OF the Jews because
the latter are keener business men.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
AUTO PLUNCES
OFF BRIDGE

by United Press.
Sherman. Tex. Aug. 22.-O. NJ.
Krebs Of Kansas City c. W. Krebs.
Wesley Parker. Frank Newell and
Walker Leads Of Calera. Okla, were
injured when an automobile plunged
twenty-five feet off a bridge a mile
south Of here this morning. None
were seriously hurt. The party was
enroute from Dallas to Calera.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
COUNTY CONVENTION

The Grady County Democratic con-
vention met this afternoon in the dis
trict court room with about one hun.
dred delegates present, The meeting
was called to order BY County Chair
man Hutson and permanent organiza.
ton was effected The convention
then entered into the election of per-
manent officers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
WILL SELL RAILROAD.
By United Press.

BY United Press.
sapulpa. Okla, Aug. 22.-The Sapul-
pa and Interurban railroad will be sold
at auction to the highest bidder by the
sheriff this afternoon.
The property has valuation Of
1922, 800. fixed by a local board of ap-
praisers. and no bid of less than two
thirds Of the value will be accepted
Representatives Of the Midland Valley
line are expected TO be the only bid
ders.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
RussIans at saIonIka.

BY United Press.
Athens August 22.- Russian troops
today reinforced the allies at Saloni.
ka. Allied transports disembarlsed tho
Russians as the first italian contin-
gent arrived
For the first time during the war
six allied nations are fighting side by
side.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
FOR PUBLIC PLAYGROUND.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Gainesville, Tex, Aug. 22.-The Pa
nt-Teaehers' association and the club
Of this city have just completed a cam
paign for funds for the financing of a
public Fairgrounds and kindergarten.
Supervised play and free kinder
garten will be conducted by Miss
Frances Smith, Of New York, who has
been engaged by the committee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
ApPRoPRIATloN aILL PAssEs.

by United Press.
Washington. August 22.-The house
today adopted the army appropriation
bin as re-introdueed by Chairman Hay
without a roll caii.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
By United Press.

London, August 22 The British ad
vanced along a half mile front north
Of the somme river last night. occupy
ing highway iunctica outside Of the
Mouquot farm northwest Of Pozieres.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
WILL VETO BILL.

By United Press.
Washington, August President
Wilson today told callers that he
would veto the immigration bill if Il
comes to his signature.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22

The following suits were filed This
afternoon in the office Of the court
clark: Curtis Cook vs. Mip2ie Bell
Cook. divorce Mrs P n. Nance vs..
John Nance. divorce.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22

By United Press.

By United Press.
Paris, August 22.-The French adj.
yanced their lines north Of the Somme
river last night making progress To-
ward Clery on the north bank and
capturing several trench elements
southwest Of Estrees.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22

BY United Press.
Berlin, August 22. The Bulgars cap
tured five Greek towns since the be-
ginning Of the general offensive.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
Destroy German Communication.

Destroy German Communications.
BY United Press.
The Hague, August 22.--Allied aYia-
tors have destroyed long sections OF
the BapaumePeronne railway. embar.
RAISING German Communications be.
hind the somme. French long range
guns are playing havoc with the Ger
man transport service near Combles.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Ernest S. Barnhill "a. Bailey to
Mrs. Ada Howard p, Bailey.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
By United Press

by UHIltu FFHNS
London. August 22.-The admiralty
today announced that the submarine
E-2S made successful torpedo attack
on the German battIeship Of the Mas.
sau class on Saturday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
t+++++++++++++++ =
WAR ODDITIES.

Amsterdam Aug 2i.-The :
Archduchess zita, wife of the :
Austrian heir presumptive, has :
given all Of her household cop
per and pewter-nearly ton .
TO the government to be made 4
into guns. \
+ : + + + + + + + + = + .
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
Take Heed Of This.

Following are provisions of the traf-
fic ordinances:
Ordinance $50. passed October 10,
1910, defines the word vehicle as fol-
lows and prescribes the traffic rules:
The term vehicle in this ordinance
Is to include any wagon. buggy. auto.
mobile, bicycle, motorcycle, cab, bus,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-22
WiII Appeal Case.

William lnman has not paid his
fine as announced in the Express yes.
terday," said Mayor Coffman, "and I
understand he is thinking Of appealing
fha caca
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-16

God Among his stock WAS old Bill
Crow a black mule. nearly a third
OF a century old His service had
been almost as long as his years.
One morning Brother Jones hitched
Bill Crow up 70 the pillow and start
ed across the field
"'Git ap" said Brother Jones.
Pill Crow didn't move. He
Just turned his head and looked
kinder mournful AT his boss, and
then lay down His working days
were over Brother Jones saw that.
because It was the first time Bill
Crow had ever refused 10 move
when commanded He went up and
looked into the mules eyes and saw
tears IN them He knew Bill Crow
had done the best he could and that
he hated TO quit. There was no
help for It. and go he turned the old
mule on, In the woods TO die.
That night Brother Jones's boy
Joe came 10 him and said
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-16

lesque production which is new in
every respect and which Is hand
somely mounted with new scenery
and pretty costumes. The show fes-
lures Gus Fay, Dutch comedian. who
for many seasons has been fovor-
lite with Detroit thoatergoers. Fay
has excellent comedy roles In the
two burlettas "A trip TO Paris" and
The millionaire, which the COM
pany will present. He Ia supported
by a capable cast including Ernest
Schroeder. Kitty Mitchell. Hilda
Giles. william I.emuels, Anna Heidel.
Vivian Cah1ll and q chorus OF 20
pretty girls. Eighteen new singing
and dancing numbers will be intro
dueed and there are also good spe-
cial features. In the olio section
acts will be provided by la Petite
Vivian, dancer; Eddie Fox. the tramp
comedian. who = wonder at the
piano; Webster Sisters singers and
dancers. and others. The engage
ment starts with 4 matinee. Sunday
afternoon. and a performance will he
given each afternoon a. well as at
mtg Int.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-16

some have cried over it when they
saw the application.
Down amid the roots OF the cot.
ton woods OF Audrain county sleeps
an animal OF the type which has
made Missouri famous For 80
years that old mule had labored in
season and out. rain and shine, hot
or cold. and then entered into its
rest
Mr.. Cooper had been on his tour
several months before he heard
about that mule He investigated
and learned all the facts. Then he
told the story that brought the con-
tributions
Brother Jim Jones was a Metho.
dist OF the old school" he would be-
gin. always at his place in church,
ready to shout, sing or pray with the
best OF them. He never cheated in
horse trade. never lied about The
quality OF his dogs. and was always
honest with his neighbors and his
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-16
MULE ST0RY
HELPS FUND
OF 100000
Parallel of Minister and
Animal Brings
Tears
SELDOM FAILS TO
GET THE MONEY
100000 Being Raised
To Care For Aged
Clergymen

MACON, Mo-, Sept. 1.-THE story
OF an old mule, related with tear.
compelling pathos by the Rev. II. r.
Cooper, is said TO be largely re.
sponsible for the generous outpour-
ing OF contributions TO the 5000 900
found for the benefit OF supernnnuat.
ed ministers OF the Missouri Metho-
dist conference and for widows OF
Methodist clergymen.
Five or six years ago Mr. Cooper
started out to raise 100000 for the
purpose indicated. The sum. II
raised. was TO be so invested that
II would take care OF the ministers
whose days az labor were over.
Some laughed at the idea OF rails.
ing such large sum. Mr.. Cooper
said 1t could be done. The board
was so much impressed that II ap.
pointed him financial agent to go
ahead and try.
Mr.. Cooper long had been an en-
ergetIc and successful minister and
At times held appointments as pre-.
siding elder. lie knew the people
OF Missouri Before accepting the
appointment he had studied the
matter carefully and decided just
how he would 60 about t. Instead
OF using in his address the flowers
Of speech, he decided he would pre-.
sent his argument in a parable
one that would strike home. That
II did strike home is amply evi-
denced by the remarkable reports
Mr.. Cooper has presented at each
annual meeting of the conference.
In two years he had the $780, 900
for the old preachers The board
was so we'll satisfied that Il sent
him out TO raise another hundred
thousand
Every church visited BY Mr. Coop.
orhas heard The mule story and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-16

Pap. what've you done with old
Bill Crow
why. son. he fell down at the
plough this morning, and so turned
him out to die. Guess his working
days are over
You turned old Bill Crow out
TO die?'
Why, sure; he amt no good any
more
But, see here, pap amt he
been working all his life for you?
He sure has, son. and he worked
good. too.
And you goin' 10 church every
Sunday and singin' Il want TO
be an angel?" Pap, do you reckon
an angel would treat old Bill Crow
that way?'"
A neighbor passed by where
Brother Jones Was ploughing with
new horse.
What you done with old Bill
Crow, JIM the neighbor asked"
VIZ Nv Dldgtu ONl OlutI uhN
and just turned him out to die. 4"
See here. jim, you don't mean
TO tell me after he's worked for you
all these years as hard as he has
you'd turn him down in his old age
Why. Jim, no Christian would &C;
that way
THAT was putting II pretty
strong. Jim's conscience began to
work. Seemed like he'd been pretty
mean to that old mule. He thought
he'd go to the house and ask his
wife about II.
jim she said, red hot. 'you
don't mean TO tell me you turned
old Bill Crow out in the cold after
the way he's worked for you all
these years! I'm ashamed Of you"
THAT settled II. What the mis-
sus said was the law with jim, who
felt so mean and ornery at the way
he treated old Bill Crow that he
sneaked out OF the house, hunted
up the old mule, begged its pardon
and brought IL back to the barn.
where Jim saw TO It that ever after
It was well fed and cared for.
Now, folks" Mr. Cooper would
say. driving home the lesson, don't
you think that an old. white-hsired
man who has labored for you may.
be 80 or go years or more-laughed
when you laughed. suffered when
you suffered-comforted the sick.
ministered TO the widow and the or
phan. pointed the way to the glory
world az the sands OF life were ebb
ins--don't you think a man who hsg
done all this has earned At your
hands his keep in the twilight of
his long and useful life?"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-16
" AsIfIN(.TON

WASHINGTON
In elaborate scenes OF great beau
ty. Edna Goodrich portrays n society
role in her latest photoplay. The
House Of Lies" or the triumph or a
woman's soul. which Will be the at
traction at the Washington all next
week. staring sunday. A society
beauty who deliberately destroys her
facial beauty that she may win the
man she loves. gives Miss Goodrich
most unusual role. This picture IL
given greater power by the complex
ity of it's plot. enhanced by elahor-
ate settings one scene OF great syl-
van beauty IL the big garden party
ana open air theatre perforinancc.
The supporting cast includes Kath-
Ign Ktrkham, Harold Holland. Lu-
ellie Ward. Juan de la cruz and the
sterling character actor, Herbert
Standing. The added attractions for
the week includ" new songs Ivy Gus
Bertram. tenor. Harry Watson. Jr-
In the latest MUsty suffer comedy
Burton Holmes ina travelogue %
scenes in England. and the usual