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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-04
Voting lasts only two weeks.

'"s'hk lasts only Two weeks.
j.. NJ. Conway OF Steep Hollow was
In the city today marketing some
very fine sweet potatoes. n
W. II. and T. d. Peytoh. Er6ns
Meads and Paul Merka wore here
from Benchley today on business.
Star Brand. high grade. IS per cent
acid phosphate. si.00 per sack. Bryan
Cotton OIL MIN and Fertilizer Co.
Mrs. w. @. Taliferro went to Cal.
vert this afternoon to visit the fam.
lily Of her brother. Hon. Scott Field.
Professor c. c. Scott OF the Tabor
High School was In the city today
and gave the Eagle an agreeable call.
Star Brand. high grade. ls per cent
acid phosphate. si.0e Dor sack. Bry.
an Cotton OIL MIN and Fertilizer Co,
villa Maria fine hot tamales will
be sold at College at the residence OF
Mrs, ]. NJ. Kenney Tuesday. March 7.
from 3 p. m. Phone orders early.
Phone s6 College.
Manicuring. massage and shampoo.
Ing. Special attention 10 ladies. VIII
call at your home. Phone 327. Lo-
Gated at Adams Barber Shop. Miss
Neal.
J.. l.. Hensarling OF wellborn and
]. NJ. Conway OF Independence were
among the prominent citizens in the
city today.
Mrs. q. u. Hensarling and daugh.
tsr. Miss Ruth. Mrs. George Williams
and daughter. Miss Eanice, were In
the city from wellborn today.
A. b. Mcswain, p. Ii Barron and
daughter, Miss Gladys, sbdsiiss Min.
ME Foster. were visitors in the city
today from Wellborn.
For Rent-Fye-room house with
bath. lights and sewerage. two blocks
Of street car line. Rent reasonable.
See V. II. or c. II. Hudson.
Not one cent has ever been lost by
a depositor in a State Bank In Texas
since the guaranty deposit law went
into effect. We offer you this security.
II costs you nothing. First State Bank
and Trust Company.
Decide on your Queen.
Phone Wick Bros. for bulls and meal.
Voting begins on March /.
Mrs. NJ. d. Hall left this afternoon
for Waco. where she will spend q
few days visiting her parents, after
which she will 10 to Austin to spend
a few days before returning home.
The many friends OF Ed NJ. Sims.
manager OF the Bryan Telephone Com.
pany. are sorry TO know that he Is
very sick at his home In the city. but
all are hopeful that he may soon re
cover.
Eggs for Matching from our prize.
winning Rose-comb Rhode Island
Reds. $3.50 per Is. A. A. Bogen. Cal.
vert. Tex.
Vote for your Queen.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-04
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE

Vote now.
d. d. Lloyd of Reliance was in town
today.
Any Girl between ~ and i6 may be
Queen. -.
j. w. Sheppard Of Kurten was In
the city today.
Roland Jones OF steep Hollow was
In town today.
Professor ]. l.. Cobb was In from
Cottonwood today.
Mise Bessie Smith Of the College
was In the city today.
Wiley Kelly was on the streets to.
day from Cottonwood.
Victor Andrews was In the city to-
day nom H~olligan Chapel.
Tom Goodman was among the Steep
Hollow visitors In the city today.
Professor and Mrs. NJ. b. Autry Of
wellborn were Bryan visitors today.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. d. Dunn. citizens
Of Benchley. paid Bryan h visit today.
p. L. Baron. a substantial Rock
Prairie farmer. was in the city today.
Miss Mamie Williams was among
the Bryan visitors from wellborn to.
day.
Miss Myrtle Wilkes returned home
yesterday from a visit to friends in
South Texas.
George r. Dunn and Chas. Kiilough
were among the wheelock visitors1n
the city today.
Professor and Mrs. w. LIowers
Of MIlliean were here todyf shopping
with Bryan merchandise
Every vote cast helps the Civic
League.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-04
VISITS LowIs pAaI Or covsry.

A. " Rpefsnan returned yesterday
afternoon from a visit TO the South
part Of the county. where he had been
in connection with his work as coun.
~ farm demonstration. Mr.. Buchan-
an says he found the people very busy
preparing their land for a crop. He
found n number Of farmers planting
corn. and found several places where
the corn was already up and looking
very well. considering the dry weather
and farmers generally are In q very
optimistic mood over the outlook
Most Of the farmers have their land
in excellent condition. and many OF
them are determined TO diversity to a
larger extent this year than ever be-
fore.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-04

]. T. Denena. who has been with the
firm OF Palermo Bros. as saloon man
ager in this city for the past three
years. has resigned his position. ef.
fective tonight. He will continue to
make his home In Bryan and will let
his friends know In a short time in
what line OF business he will next be
engaged. and where they may find
him.
What fine biscuits made from Sweet
and Pure flour.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-04
Second Team.
Mr.. PERRY AT COLLEGE.

The Eagle is requested to announce
that the distinguished pianist. Ed
ward Baxter Perry will give a recital
In the chapel Of A. and NJ. College on
Monday night at s o'clock. The re-
cital is free to everybody and Presi.
dent BIzzell extends a cordial invita-.
ton to the people OF Bryan and to all
others to avail themselves OF the OPP
%portunity OF hearing this great must.
clan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-04
BASKET BALL GAME.

The basket ball girls OF Bryan
High School went to Navasota yester-
day evening. where they played the
Navasota High School girls on the
high school court Of that city.
The result was the defeat OF the
Bryan girls by 4 score Of Is to 5. Miss
Ray Montgomery accompanied the
girls. being their trainer.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-04
ATTENTION, LApiEsi

I will spend Tuesday In Dallas
looking through the big stocks Of the
TitcheG ~oettenger store and making
personal selections for my customers
Anyone wishing me to select goods
for them viii please phone me.
MISS GRACE BOWMAN.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-04
CABBAGE.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

II there has been any business con
Germ or office overlooked or missed
by the committe asking them to close
for the big union meeting In April.
please notify any one Of the pastors
by phone or in person as soon as
possible.
BRYAN PASTORS ASSOCIATION.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-04
ENTERS AUTO CONTEST.

The ladies OF 81. Andrews Guild
will enter the contest for the auto
mobile to be given away for Bryan
merchants. The ladies wish to say
that they will appreciate any cour
tesies extended them, and ask that
their friends call for vouchers when
trading with those who give vouchers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-04
BOWLING CONTEST.

The first and second bowling teams
OF Bryan pulled off a hard contest
last night at the bowling alley on
South Main street. The second team
has been carrying the honors for
some time. but last night the first
team came out victorious and are now
wearing the championship honors.
The names OF the players and the
score follows.
1sf % . Tai
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-04
ELks. ATTENTION.

The Elks' Lodge today announce
their entrance into the Ford Automo-
bile contest. Any support accorded
them in their efforts will be highly
appreciated. Save your coupons for
the Elks.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-04
0. s. Weather Buresu
DAILY WEATHER FORECAST
offIes. Dunn Z psly ~.
Phone ~

Tonight and Sunday fair and warm
er. The lowest temperature this
morning was IS degrees.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
FOR
ASSESSOR

J. D. Bryan, who has announced his
candidacy for the Democratic nomina.
ton Tor county assessor, is widely
known throughout the county and he
therefore needs no long introduction
to the people
For the past ten years or more Mr.
Bryan has been farmer in the vi
cinity of Middleburg. He served two
years as deputy assessor under Vic
Ilulen and is consequently familiar
with the duties of the office which
he seeks. He is lifelong Democrat
and has always stood high in the
community in which he resides.
IF the people feel that am the
right man for this office, viii APP
preciate their support and in return
I promise them faithful, fair service
to the best of my ability" said Mr..
Bryan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
GETS NEW GRADER
FOR STREET WORK

Dan Beets, street commissioner OF
Chickasha, now has a new street
grader. It is a light machine, calcu-
lated to do the maximum work with
the minimum expenditure of horsa
power, only four horses being requir-
ed to operate it, whereas eight are
necessary to work the old grader.
The new grader was put to work
this morning at the corner Of Four
teenth street and Tennessee avenue
and is said to be doing fine work.
ave have the necessary machinery
now" said Commissioner Beets this
morning. 'Now if the good people
with teams will kick in and do their
part we win soon have the streets oi
Chickasha. outside the paved districts
in the finest possible shape.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
DURBIN is
APPOINTED
SECRETARY
Succeeds A. B. Thompson as Member Of
County Election Board; Policy is
Strict Compliance with Spirit
and Letter Of Law

S. C. Durbin has been appointed
secretary of the. Grady county elec-
tion board, succeeding Albert Thomp-
son, resigned. He received his com
mission, signed by Joe Morris, secre-
tary OF the state election board, yes
terday.
Mr.. Durbin stated that he would I'M
mediately inform himself relative to
the duties Of mis- office and that he
would enter upon the same with the
firm expectation of making the people
OF The county faithful and a just Of
ficial.
Il WILL said Mr.. Durbin, this morn
ing, "carry out the strict letter and
the strict intentions of the election
laws, as l understand the same.
shall neither become a candidate for
office myself, while serving as secre-
tary OF the board, nor viii 4 become
in any manner mixed up with any can
didate for any office believe in
clean politics and shall act along the
lines which may be prescribed, both
by law and by implication Of law III
playing clean politics"
S. c. Durbin is a native of the state
of Ohio, but lived for a number Of
years in the state of Indiana, coming
from Indiana to Oklahoma and locat-
ing in Chickasha in 1909 While in
Indiana Mr. Durbin was for time
connected with the Culver Military
institute at Culver, in that state.
Mr. Durbin is lawyer and has been
in the practice Of that profession ever
since he located in Chickasha. He has
his office at rorm 207 Tye building
and will maintain the offices of the
county election board in this office
where he will be easily accessible to
all.
Albert Thompson, Mr., Durbin's pre-
decessor, resigned that he may devote
his time to the insurance business.
which he has built up. Rumor AYERS,
however. that Mr. Thomson as q po-
htical bee buzzing in his bonnet and
that he may within the next few days
shay his helmet, his breast plate and
buckler into the political arena oi
Grady county.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
JUNIORS WILL GIVE
PIE FEED TONIGHT

The junior class Of the Chickasha
high school will give a pie supper to-
night for he benefit of the class
treasury. No restriction whatever is
placed upon the number or social
status of the white element of Chick
asha who feel in the least inclined
to 90 to this approved function. Every
lady wishing to contribute to the sue
cess of the evening as well as the per-
sonal enjoyment to be derived from
the occasion is urgently invited to
take one or more pies, domestically
fabricated or otherwise, and so enjoy
an informal old fashioned good time.
The male component of Chickasha's
citizenship will. of course, be out
strong with an adequate amount Of
available specie, and to the latter the
ligh school students hereby guaran-
tee that any or all pies sold on this
occasion VIII be at least edible.
In addition to the pastry mastica-
tion an excellent program, consisting
of humorous readings, musical selec-
tions and possibly quartette numbers
will be rendered preceding the auc-
tion. A pieeating contest is sched-
uled, a prize being awarded the per
son showing the greatest ability in
rapid crust and contents" consump-
tion.
The juniors treasury needs replen-
ishment for the sake OF helping the
high school in its many undertakings
and all patronage obtained in this
matter will be much appreciated, not
only by tile juniors, but the entire
c. II. F..
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
TEXAS MINISTER
TAKES CHARGE OF
CHICKASHA CHURCH

Rev. Lawrence ]. Cohen ir., accom-
panied by his family, arrived in
Chickasha last evening from Dallas,
Tex, to take the pastorate of Ep-
worth Methodist church, succeeding
Rev. ]. A. Old, and he win occupy the
pulpit Of his church srnosy
Mr.. Cohen is a native OF Houston.
Tex, being of Scotch Irish descent,
and up to seven years ago he was a
business man. Before entering the
ministry he was secretary treasurer
Of a large manufacturing concern in
Houston and previous to that time he
had been engaged in various lines ol
business. His first pastorate was in
Dallas and after he had served sew
eral other Texas churches he was re-
turned to that city, being in charge
Of Munger Place church when he was
transferred to Chickasha.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cohen have three
daughters. Lucille, Marguerite and
Dorothy. They will occupy the Meth
odist parsonage. Il have come TO
Chiekasha to do my hest to make
good,' said the new pastor, and I
feel sure from what have learned
about the Chickasha people that we
shall get along well together"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

AT DIBBLE

Late yesterday afternoon the sher-
;ffs office was notified by telephone
that the store at Dibble had been bur
elarized Wednesday night. The re
port stated that whoever had entered
the store had supplied himself well
with canned goods, overalls, shoes
smoking and chewing tobacco and
kid gloves.
The message did not state why a
wait from early morning until five
o'clock in the afternoon had been suf
fered to elapse before the sheriff
officers had been notified, but Sher-
iff Bailey and his men We're requested
to keep a sharp lookout for a "isld
eloved" burglar. Dibble is a smat
inland town across the line in Me
Claim county
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

SPEEDS UP
By United Press.

By United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. G., March IL
While Gen Pershing's double header
expedition moves across the Mexican
desert, congress is speeding up on the
preparedness program.
Fhe president today will sign the
bill increasing the army to full
strength. 1t is understood that the
cabinet will consider augmenting the
strength of the invading expedition.
House leaders have united to pt sh
preparedness legislation, sweeping
aside all other business.
Representative Dies of Texas, lead
er Of the anti-preparedness faction, in
the house, is offering vigorous 'opposi-
ton to the whole program.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
b. United Press.

LONDON, March ls-Strewn with
the bodies OF a thousand or more
German and French dead who have
been cut down during the last three
days OF fierce fighting in the region
northwest of verdun, the slopes o.
Dead Man Hin have again earned for
it the name which the soldiers have
applied to it.
According to adviccs reaching here
today. the slaughter On the northern
ridge Of this hill has not been equalled
since the Douamont ard Vaux fight
ing.
From Dead Man Hill the French
guns are sweeping the German col.
umns eastward TO the Meuse, block
Ing the advance Of the Teutons
through Cumiers and in the direction
OF Marie
Repulse at the hands of the French
again has been the net result of Ger.
man infantry attack, launched with
huge effectives after a heavy bom-
barJment against French positions at
lie Mort Iiumme, northwest Of Ver-
dun. The Germans, who attacked in
sorrled masses. were driven eastward
toward the Bois Des Corbeaux. where
the French guns inflicted heavy casu-
alities on them.
The attack at lie Mort Homme con
stituted the only infantry maneuver
along the entire French front, but
from Belgium to the Vosges artillery
on both sides has been active at mum.
crous points. Around Douaumont
and the village of Vaux the big guns
arc operating with redoubled violence
while southwark in the Woerve the
artillery duels in the Meuse hills con-
tinue.
In the Argcnne forest the French
guns are still shelling the German po-
sitions.
The Italians continue strongly on
the offensive against the Austrians on
the Isonzo front, especially on the
Podgora heights sector and south
west Of San Martino. On Podgora the
Italians entered the Austrian lines,
but according to Vienna were repuls-
ed in vicious hand to hand fighting.
Both Austrians and Italians lay
claim to success around San Martino.
The Austrians assert that an Italian
attack in this sector failed and that
tie Italians left numerous dead on the
field.
The Italian official statement de-
tlares that after severe artillery and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HOLD SPECIAL MEETING

The board of county commissioners
met in called session yesterday after
noon for the purpose of correcting any
and all errors which through any in
advertencies may have crept into the
taG rolls of the county. All matters
of erroneous tax assessments, er-
roneous entries and other matters OF
similar character we're heard and ad
judicated by the board during the
time it was in session. The commits
sioners adjourned at late hour yes
terday Afternoon to reconvene in ex
ira session Saturday,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
START NEW
SHIPYARD
By United Press.

By United Press.
PHILADELPHIA, March il. II Al
ready a leader in the shipbuilding in
Gustry, the Delaware river has an
other new shipyard, owned by the
Pennsylvania Shipbuilding company.
Heakon T. Narbom, president Of the
new company, declared today that in
addition to contracts totaling $4,000
0G6, enough work is in prospect to
keep the company busy for the next
six years.
I'VE have already closed contracts
with Norwegian owners for the con-
struction Of six freight steamships To
be used in transatlantic service" he
stated. "These vessels will be of g.
0c9 tons each and will be- driven by
electric motors. They will cost about
$500 600 each. We expect to have all
the work we can handle for a period
of the next six years. In addition
to Norwegian. English and French
owners. we have been asked for es-
Inmates by American owners"
President Narboum declared that
the present demand for tonnage has
emphasized the scarcity of ships and
stated that the only drawback to the
shipbuilding industry today was the
high price of steel.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
PESKY CHICKENS CAUSE MAYOR
COFFMAN PECK OF TROUBLE

and their progeny, gazed forth this
morning upon their numberless de-
stroyed gardens and began TO call up
'Double-four Nine'
And the gentle voices feminine
would sift in over the wire. convey.
ing to Mayor Coffman something like
this, "Hellol Is this the mayor? Wen,
my peas were just coming up fine and
Mrs. Blanks chickens have been in
my garden all morning and scratched
up the whole smear and now have
nothing left and will have to plant the
whole works over again. What shall
I do?"
And the mayor spoke words Of
soothing comfort TO the first four
hundred and ninety-sven who phoned
the above tale of woe to his ears
And then it became monotonous.
Until at last, 'B-rr-r, b-r, b-r, b-r-r-
r-r-rl"shouted the phone and Chick
lie, chickie. Dog-gone your Chickens
moaned the mayor. Sergeant Loon
err, you are instructed herewith and
hereby to man that telephone and to
receive and dispose of all poultry mat
ter which may come before you for
the balance of the day. Where am
| going?' Oh, nowhere in particular,
only just out for a little stroll. How
ever, sergeant, may not be back
for some hours. Chickens, gardens.
Bahip
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
By United Press.

Ell PAso, Tex, March 1.-The
main column of the u S. force in
Mexico spent the night at the Boca
Grande water hole after march of
IL miles into the desert. The cavalry
vanguard is expected to reach Guzman
tonight.
1t is reported that Villa ski led the
Mormon colony at Casas Grandes, 80
miles below Columbus, and headed
southward
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
Circle Over Wide Sweep Of Territory in
Quest Of Randii Who is Believed
to Be in Galena
District
NO FIGHTING YET
SAYS GEN. FUNSTON
Additional Assurance Of Carranza's Co.
operation Received; Mexican Scouts
Precede Slocum's Column; Cavalry
TO Reach Cuzman Tonight
By United Press.

BY United Press.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March ~
Reports here say American army
aeroplanes are sweeping northern
Mexico in gigantic circles today.
seeking indications as to Villas head
quarters or the location of wandering
bands of Villista soldiers. 1t is
thought doubtful whesher the United
States forces will come in contact
With the Villistas within the next "A
hours.
There are indications that Villa has
secreted himself in the Galena dis
trict south of Casas Grandes. The
American troops will not reach this
section much before Sunday.
The report that Col Slocum offer
ed reward Of $4,000 for Villas head
is without foundation, it was officially
stated.
Border reports show increasing ex-
element among the Mexican popula-
ton, especially at Harlingen, Texas,
where the Twenty-sixth infantry is
stationed.
1t is reported that Mexicans burned
the bridge on the Mexico Northwest
ern railroad near San Pedro, further
delaying the rescue OF the Mormon
colonists in Chihuahua
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

Mayor Coffman is having troubles
of his own just at the present stage
OF affairs. The chickens are worrying
him and causing his gray hairs tc
multiply while working maps of chick.
Ell feet about the corners of his eyes
indicative of mental strain.
There is city ordinance which
forbids the chickens of the town
not the perfumed and puffed and
powdered chickens of the avenue, but
the befeathered poultry Of the back
yards from running at large, and |
am going to see that this law shall be
enforced just as soon as the spring
gardens begin to bob up" said Mayor
Coffman to the Man on the Streets
some weeks ago. And the Man on the
Streets, very inconsiderately reported
the remarks.
In consequence whereof the irou-
hles of the mayor gathered about his
head and multiplied and came in
droyes, battalions and plantoons Al.
this morning. Gardens are "up" now.
And the 'neighbors' chickens are
also beginning to work over time in.
the matter Of setting back the pro-
ducts of the soil.
Thus it was that the good house
wives Of Chickasha, who had read
the statement Of the mayor, published
some time since, forbidding the run
ming at large Of the Chickasha biddies
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
U. S. To investigate.


I1y NHIttW 7 IUa5s
WASHINGTON, D. C.. March IT,
The sinking OF the Dutch liner Taban-
tia and the attack on the Partia will
be investigated by the state depart.
inent. II was announced today.
A dispatch from Amsterdam says
the first and fourth officers of the Tu-
bantia swore 10 affidavits. saying
that the vessel was torpedoed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

musketry preparation the Austrians
launched two strong attacks and sue
ceeded in reaching the edge of the
trenches taken from them recently,
but on each occasion repulsed, "leav
ing the ground covered with dead