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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
T0DDLES SAFELY IN
mo MANS LAND"
Foster Father Receives Fatal Bullet and
Daughter Of Regiment Goes Back
to Billet Life; Later Sent
to England
BY WILBUR S. FORREST.


Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
LONDON, March 10 (By Mail.)-
Phyllis Trenches, a bright, blue-eyed,
flaxen-haired baby girl CT 4. today at
Bedford, England, is the principal fig
ure in perhaps the most romantic lit
tie story Of the big war
Phyllis is the adopted pride and JOY
Of the Bedfordshire regiment. Her
given name was derived from one
Private Phillip Impey, who picked
her out of a ditch in an isolated and
unromantic part of Northern France
while the Bedfcrdshires were march.
ing by. Trenches is the only ap.
rropriate surname for Phyllis because
Phyllis lived with her soldier foster
parents in cold and clamlny trench
on the firing line for eight long days.
When and how this 4-year-old hap
Tened to be in ditch, wet and weak
from cold, as Private Impey's company
was passing toward the first line
trenches, probably never will be ex-
planned. 1t was Impey, however, WHO
stepped out of line to gather the
child up in his arms. SO Phyllis went
to the trenches. Within three days
she had recovered from exposure and
was the pet of the company, both
officers and men. Infant clothing had
appeared, seemingly from nowhere,
but there was suspicious evidence
that more than one khaki uniform had
lost it's shape in favor OF the Daugh-
ter of the Regiment The best and
safest dugout and the softest trench
ted were Phyllis and there wasn't a
soldier who wouldn't have cut off =
leg to make her happy,
The German trenches were $50
yards away. One day Phyllis was
missing. Shouts from the enemy
trenches helped to find her. Che was
boldly toddling in NO Mans Land
toward the German lines. The Ger
mans We're beckoning her on. A hun
dred Bedfordshires We're ready in an
instant to risk their lives for Phyllis.
TWO who were quicker than the rest
ran forward and got her and not
shot was fired After that Phyllis
ventured over the parapet severa,
times. No German offered to harm
her and there was an understood
truce when the child appeared
Eight days of trench duty for the
Bedfordshires finally ended. Phillip
Impey died from bullet wound on
the seventh day and the company
sergeant gladly became
father to Phyllis. She was taken back
to billet life and never allowed in
the trenches again. She was placed
in charge Of company storeman who
had children Of his own. He took great
pride in fathering Phyllis while the
company did duty on the firing line.
six months later the company quar-
termaster sergeant was wounded and
was sent back to a hospital in Eng
land. Phyllis went along, She was
soon. the pet of the patients and nurses
and it was sad day in that hospital
when Phyllis and her foster father
we're sent to Bedford, the former to
find home and the latter to con-
valesce.
PHYLLIS Trenches has real home
today and real foster mother. she
is still. however, the child Of the BED
fordshires, who have pledged them
selves to see that she wants for
nothing throughout the remainder Of
her eventful young life
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
Consider Militia Call.

By United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 3d.
Fol the first time since the Mexican
man hunt started, the government to
day is seriously considering calling
cut the militia for border patrol pur-
poses.
II Is believed that Gen. Funston may
need every available regular army
man in operations across the border.
Tie demands are increasing in army
circles for railway transportation in
Mexico in order TO avoid useless sui
fering on the part of thesmen and de
lay in the handling of supplies.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March % =
Northern Mexico is today a powder
magazine with fire burning on ali
sides.
From Brownsville to the California
line fears of an uprising of Carran-
zistas were suddenly revived follow
ing the report that Gen. Herrara, the
Carranza commander in Chihuahua
had deserted his chief with 1000 fol-
lowers to take the field with Villa.
Although the report of the detection
Of Herrara remained unconfirmed this
morning the situation was being frank
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
VANGUARD ARRIVING.

The advance guard Of the Grady
County Teachers association began
arriving in Chickasha this morning in
order to be in on the ground floor at
the opening hour of the association to-
morrow morning. A large number OF
teachers. it is thought will he here
will the arrival of the evening trains
from the different sections Of the
county. -
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
PerishInu Takes Railroad?

BY United Press.
Ell PASO. Tex, March %. - 1t was
unofficially reported today that Gen,
Fershing had taken control of the
Mexican Northwestern railroad south
OF Casas Grandes and had begun the
transportation OF infantry to MADEIRA.
chihuahua. in an attempt to get be-
hind villa Whether the seizure Of
the road waS by force or by permis-
sion was not stated
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
FORMER STATE AUDITOR DIES
SUDDENLY AT OKLA. CITY

J. G. Mcclelland, former state audi.
tor, died suddenly yesterday of heart
trouble at Oklahoma City. He was just
getting ready to leave for San Diego,
Cal, where his wire was critically i'll
Mr.. McClelland was pioneer in Okla.
homa and had long been prominent
IN banking circles. Mrs. McClelland liz
a sister of Mrs Edna Mattox, member
Of the O. G. w faculty, and daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Lawson Of this city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
BY United Press.

WASHINGTON, p. G., March % ~
Carranza Consul Garcia, at FL Paso,
wired the state department today a
positive denial Of the report regarding
the detection of Herrera. He insisted
that the latter is actively cooperating
With Carranza ard the American
forces.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23

ly faced by the U. s. military authori-
ties and additional troops were order
ed TO border points where the danger
is believed to be greatest.
Despite the fact that five thousand
soldiers are now in the Brownsville
district, the Fourth artillery was or
dered there from Mercedes
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
Uprising Under Way.
By United Press

by UHIleu FTt5sF
Ell PASO, Tex. March %. = The
predicted uprising of Mexicans against
the American troops who are engae-
cd in the pursuit Of Villa are believed
this morning to be under way.
In addition to the reported desertion
OF Gen. Herrera to the Villistas. Col.
Camos, with 900 men, at Namiquipa
is said to have gone over to villa.
1t is also reported that the Carranza
garrison at Torreon and Cabulona
mutioned and declared for Villa. Fears
that a local uprising to assist the gar
rison are increasing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23

BY United Press.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March 2S.-
Gen. Funston denied any knowledge
OF Pershing's having taken control Of
a Mexican railroad He also denied
the report that additional troops had
been requested.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
By United Press.

PARIS, March %. S.-Dispatches re-
ceived here say the Bulgarian authori-
ties at Sofia arrested the chancellor
Of the American legation, charging
bribery in connection with the issu-
ance of a passport. His release was
demanded.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
French Report.
By United Press.

By United Press.
PARIS, Marcn 2S-The Germans
slackened their bombardment north
west Of Verdun last night and made
no new attacks on the west bank Of
the Meuse.
The French attacked the German
trenches fifty miles southeast of Yer
dun and took a nitmber of prisoners.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
plot at El Paso.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Ell PAso, Tex, March %. The pc-
lice here claim to be in possession Of
facts showing that plot was made to
loot and burn the city. Eleven per
sons were arrested.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
Wants vIIIa,s Body.


WASHINGTON, D C., March "a
Reprhesentative Scott OF Pennsylvania
introduced a resolution in the house
today authorizing the president topay
$4,000 fer the body of villa.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
Ily United Press.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, March 20
Without direct word from Casas
Crandes for over 36 hours, Gen Funs-
ton today wlrelessed Pcrshing to get
into immediate touch with him and
report fully.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
German Report.
ONTIFIdII HSPNIl.
BY United Press.

Oy IHIItU IIE5S.
BERLIN, March 23.-The Germans
captured a strongly fortified French
position southwest Of Haucort taking
400 prisoners.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
WEATHER FORECAST.
For Oklahoma.

Tonight, rain, warmer; Fri
day. rain, warmer in eastern
portion.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22
BARRIERS Banquet. Local Elects Officers

Members of Putnam Local of bar
bers, composed of BARRIERS in Putnam,
Danielson and Moosup, to the number
of q. gathered in Owls hall last Sun.
day for their annual dinner. One
might think they would have a bar.
Der cue but they didn't. 1t was just a
regular banquet served by Chef vii
liam Fuller and the main course was
roast chicken. BARRIERS are good judges
of chickens and they passed unani-
nous verdict that those delivered by
Chef Fuller were fine, tender and
crisp and they gave them more than
the once over. Everything to go with
a chicken dinner was served. It was
an enjoyable affair. The committee of
arrangements was Alcide ST. Onee, A
Viens, Prosper Veigard and r. Viens.
Monday night the local elected Of.
icers with the following result:
President, Alcide st. Onge.
Vice president, Albert Miour.
Financial secretary, Delor Viens.
Recording secretary, Almond Mont
willie.
Treasurer, Armand Landry.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22
Si0U Reward SI0g

Tine readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able
to cure in all its stages, and that is
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positive cure now known to the medical
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al disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. HALLS Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upoL the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation OF the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One Hun
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cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO., Tole-
do, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton. adv.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22

PERTINENT To PUTNAM
PEOPLE
PEOPLE

Ex-Jndge' Mahlon III. Geissler and
Deputy Judge Howard G. Bradford of
the city court were in Boston, Wednes-
day on business. They took the 90.
portunity to hear Rev. Billy Sunday.
Two special trains passed.thru iPut-
nam Wednesday carrying students of
Exeter and Andover preparatory
schools to their homes in New York.
The students of Pomfret school also
returned TO their homes today for the
holiday recess in special cars attached
TO regular trains.
Today, Friday, will be big day for
the employees of the Southern New
England Telephone company in the
Putnam division, as in the other divi-
sions of the state. All in the service
OF the corporation for more than year
are to receive three weeks extra paw.
Peter Demers, boxer and promoter
of boxing matches in Putnam, has re-
moved his barber shop from Elm
street to the Tatem building on Front
street, occupying the room made va
cant by the removal of the Western
Union telegraph office.
Advertised letters, Dee 10, 1916.
LADIES
Mrs. j. Z. Martin, Miss Clara
Rogers.
GENTLEMEN
Bowen Brothers, Joseph Harold,
Hon. Donald Warner.
The body of Mrs. Margaret Hourigan
Breen. years ago a resident of Put
nam, was brought here from Rockville
for burial in st. Mary's cemetery,
Tuesday afternoon. Older residents of
Putnam will remember Mrs. Breen as
Mrs. Dennis Bradley.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22
WEAK, SORE LUNGS
RESTORED To Health BY Vinol

Camden, N. il had deep seated
cough, was rundown, and my lungs were
weak and sore. l had tried everything
suggested without help. One eve
ming / read about Vinol and decided
to try it. Soon noticed an improve
ment. kept on taking it and today l
am well man. The soreness is all
gone from my lungs, do not have any
cough and have gained fifteen pounds /"
FRANK HILLMAN.
We guarantee vinol for chronic
coughs, colds and bronchitis and for all
weak, rundown conditions.
]. +. Donahue, Druggist, Putnam
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22
Most Precious Thjno.

Sweet is the destiny of all trades,
whether of the brows or of the mind.
God never allowed any man to do moth
ing. How miserable is the condition
of those men which spend the time as
il it were given them, and not lent; as
if hours were waste creatures and such
as should never be accounted for; as ii
God would take this for good bill OF
reckoning.-Bishop Hall.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-22
PUTNAM NEWS

.
Arthur Clark of Hartford was in
Yutnam Thursday.
The latest electric sign to make its
appearance is in front ofAlfredGagne's
place of business on Pomfret street.
Rev. b. +. Benoit will speak in
French next Sunday st3 80 at the Bap-
tist church.
Mrs. Geo. II. Nichols left the city
Thursday for stay of several weeks
in Grand Rapids, Mich.
According to the report of local ply
sicians there are several cases of scar.
let fever in the city.
Alderman at large, Joseph Lapalme,
has moved into the house he recently
bought of e. I Tucker.
Mrs. e. J. Meehan and children left
Wednesday for Concord, n. H, where
they will spend the hold ays, Mr.. Nee.
han joining them for theiday.
Joseph Dupre of,Providence has re-
moved to Putnam and is making his
home with Alderman j. j. Dupre,
Providence street.
In accordance with the plan of the
highway committee sewer pipe re-
Gently received from Akron, Ohio, is
being laid in the Manhassett village.
E. NJ. Wheaton disposed of 80 head
Of cattle at the David Clark farm
Tuesday afternoon. J. e. Witter was
auctioneer.
Alexander's Lake is frozen over
Fishermen will have a chance to see
if pickerel will bite any better than the
bass if the cold weather hangs on long
enough.
Henry Allard is acting as superin-
tendent of tbs Waterman Worsted
company and II. E. Hi, formerly with
the French River Textile Co., is the
new designer.
Landlord Albert ,Forni of the City
hotel has SO far recovered from re-
cent illness that he has been discharged
as patient at the Day Kimball hos
piial and is az ain ut the hotel.
The body of Mrs. Joseph Lasspuvere
was brought to Putnam from North
field, Mass, Monday morning for bur
ial in st iMary's cemetery, She was
80 years old and long ago lived in Put
nam on Elm street.
Patrolman Adds, Weleh substituted
for Sergeant Julius Cordier on the
north end beat Saturday and Sunday
nights and Albert Gagne has been
substituting since while officer Cordier
has been in Canada.
G.. Fred Waterman, agent of the
Waterman Worsted company, has
been appointed administrator of the
estate of his brother, Percy l.. Water
man, by Acting Judge Clarence ii.
Child of the Putnam probate district.
With the present wage scale in effect
in the mills of this section an estimate
has been made that $4,000 is dis
tributed weekly to the wage earners.
This should certainly bring an era OF
unprecedented prosperity to Putnam.
The silent policeman at the corner
Of Bridge and Elm streets Hooked like
he had been in a Saturday night row
Sunday morning. The top was badly
bent but not broken. The police do
not believe that it was .run into by
vehicle but think it was done by Sat
srday night celebrations going home.
Herbert W. Lucas, the Norwich
weather prognosticator, wants to fur
Their add TO his recent weather predic-
tions for the winter that we will have
the deepest snow storms this winter
and the thermometer will register the
lowest in years. He says, watch his
predictions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-29

n. D, AAHER, Hiss. Pr1i|ssf,
korfolk & wsstsru RsilUay.
JAMES RUSSELL, Hssaer,
DenvN A RE Grade Railroad.
An. sCHo1BR, RsiSsui Ylss-PruA.
PsaasYivaais Llast West
W. Seldom. Vice Pra..
ssshoard Air Linz Railway.
AIST0NR. Vfss PrpsfdsuI.
9ris Rsilrosd
q. & WAlD. gieePrs. Q cssf No.
eunssl Csaasal IAsA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-29
DIR. MOTT ATTENDED HOL-
SEM MEETING AT DETROIT

DR.. W. H. Mott returned last
week from Detroit, Michigan, where
he attended the annual meeting of
the National Holstein-Freisan asso-
citation as delegate from the Kan
sas association Breeders to the
number Of 1000 and representing
nearly every state in the union
were present. The Michigan breed
ers gave a magnificent banquet to
the visitors and Thursday and Fri
day following the association meet
ing a two day sale was held. About
140 head of cattle were sold at an
average price of $1179 One bull
calf seven months old sold for $780,
900. Others brought from $4,000 to
$4,000. One cow closely related to
Canary Butter Boy King, the herd
sire of Maplewood farm, sold for
$3200.-Herington Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-29
TRFy|NO MAKES
THREAT TO j. 5.
Mobiles MEN
General Threatens Slaughter If At
tempt to Rescue Soldiers
PROTEST oUTRAGEs BY U. S.
Administration Officials Expect Car
rama to Reverse Decision and
Release Prisoners at the
Last Moment

El Paso, June 2S.-Generai Ire
vino OF the Carranza forces, today
published the edict that he will Kill
all captured United States soldiers
n an attempt Is made to rescue
them. This general Is reported to
have fifty thousand men modified
and ready to strike at any moment
Washington, June ga COM
munication from the de facto Mexi-
can government received here today
protests against the outrages claim
ed to have been committed by the
American soldiers. 1t states that
Pershing's men are brutal.
Eel Paso, June 2S.-AmeTica SOL
t1iers today drove small band of
Mexicans south across tho border at
NogaIes. The soldiers have been or
dered to shoot all Mexicans who act
suspiciously.
Washington, June 2s.-Some adj
ministration officials expect Carran-
IA to reverse decision at last moment
and release prisoners held at Chi
huahua. President Wilson will not
wait longer than Thursday noon for
the reply from Carranza.
Mexico City, June 2S.-Hlgh Of
ficials of the Mexican government
declare Carranza has decided to re-
1ect President Wilson's demand that
American prisoners captured in the
battle of Carrizal be released by
Chihuahua military authorities.
"If the United States makes peace
contingent upon freeing of these
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-29

prisoners, they asserted, war is
certain"
Drafting of the formal reply to
the United States ultimatdm was
completed at the foreign office
shortly after midnight last night.
Washington, June 2S.-Unless
General Carranza surrenders the
twenty-three troops held at Chihua-
hua City President Wilson probably
will go before congress Thursday to
ask for authority to rescue them By
force. Pending their release the
United States government will not
consider any offer of mediation or
arbitration.
Prompt compliance by congress
with any request the president may
make as to Mexico was foreshad-
owed by the calm which prevailed
in both houses. Although measures
designed to prepare for war were
under consideration and the corri-
doris of the capital hummed with
rumors, there was no excitement
and discussion of the subject on
the floor was avoided.
The City of Mexico, June 2S.-
There has been a clash between Mex
leans and Americans in Northern
Sonora, according to report re-
ceived from Brigadier General Cal
les, military governor of Sonora. No
details were received.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-29
80, 900 Are Fully Equipped Carranza
Cavalrymen
HOLD STRATEGIC POSITIONS
One Hundred Fifty Pieces of French
Artillery Distributed Among
Forces-Treyino Army
Entrenches

Ell Paso, June 28.-Four Mexican
armies, aggregating $4,000 men
are massed In the state of Chihua
hua, Mexico, ready at declaration
of war to hurl themselves with
lightning swiftness at the United
States. OF this gigantic force 10000
are fully equipped cavalrymen.
One hundred and fifty pieces OF
French artillery-75 and 80 MILL
meter guns-are distributed among
the various forces. The Carranzistas
hold as their base the most import
ant strategic point In the state, both
for attack on the United States and
to repulse an invading force from
the north. All are on main rail-
road system of the coast, with am
pie facilities for rapid reinforce
ments by one or another army.
Ell Paso, June 28.-Information
received here has 1t that the army
of Gen. Jacinto Treyino is intrench-
ing at villa Ahumada and in the
country west and it is considered
certain that in case Of hostilities
the first decisive battle will be
fought there.
Douglas, Ariz., June 2S.-A raid
on the ranch Of Fred Moore, 81
miles northeast of Douglas, was re-
ported by Joe Brazean, a cowboy,
to the military authorities, who are
Investigating.
Columbus, June 28.-American
cavalrymen, assisted by posses OF
ranchmen and citizens of Hachita
and nearby towns, are pursuing the
bandits who early today raided the
Double Adobe ranch about thirty
five miles southwest of Hachita, n.
NJ, killing william Parker, a
ranchman, and Mrs. Alice Parker,
his bride of five months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-29
MEXICANS VISION THEIR
COLORS ON CAPITOL

Nogales, Ariz., June 2S.-Circu-
lars spread broadcast from Hermo-
sillo by Mexican recruiting officers
and brought here by refugees today
contain flamboyant call to arms.
They say In part:
"No fighting will be necessary.
Our brave troops will simply march
northward, brushing the gringoes
aside until our glorious tri-color
floats from the dome of the capitol
at Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-29

Friends here have received the
announcements of the birth of a
daughter, Georgetta Irene, June 81,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gish, Kan
sas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-29
DAUGHTER OF SALIVA MER-
CHANT REVEALS MARRIAGE

Salina, June 28.-The marriage
of Miss Gladys Watson, daughter of
George NJ. Watson, wholesale gro
Gerry merchant of Salina, to John
Riggs Moffatt Of Arkansas City, May
20, was announced here. Both were
students at X. IT, graduating this
spring. The announcement was a
surprise to the brides parents. Mof-
fatt was admitted to the bar at To-
peka last week. They will live in
Chicago
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-29

poyss wage; and the money pay Increased wsgss
esa come from ne other sOurcs than the ntes paid
By the public.
The Interstsss Commsfes Commission, with ito
troll over rates, 10 10 position to make q complete
investigation and reRSsr such decision a. would pro-
tsct the interests Of the railroad employee the
Of the railroads, aad the public.