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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23
SAVES U. S.
COT ON
PLANTERS
Great Britain by Placing $25O,OOO, 900
at Disposal Of American Planters
Held Price Up to 8 IL Gents
By United Press,

BY United Press,
LonGon. August 3.--(By mail l--
THAT the British government decided
not to let American cotton to go be-
low SIb cents a pound to planters;
that it prepared to spend 250 million
to prevent a possible cotton panic in
America and that it sent agents to the
United States to buy cotton in unlimit-
cd quantities to keep the price nor
NAL; and also that these agents are
still in the United States, are facts
given to the United Press today.
The British government, when 1t de-
cided in 1915 to make cotton contra
band realized that it might cause
panic in the United States. Felix
Rose, who directed the British plan to
prevent this. told today how he did it.
"We had to declare cotton contra
band" said he, "but we wanted to PR
tect the cotton planters. We knew
the speculatorS would make capital of
the order in council and drive cotton
prices to ruinous depths.
so the British government decided
to go into the market as a buyer. l
looked over the market and decided
we should be ready to buy 8 million
bales; and we had to have $50 million
dollars at our disposal constantly.
"We thought the planter should not
get less than Slz cents. so we sent
agents to the United States with un-
limited authority to buy. That was in
July Of 1915. We told the American
government of our plan. On August
18th the hng signed the order in coun-
ell declaring cotton contfaband.
NO panic followed What we had
done was not generally known and
the strength of cotton in the open mar
ket must have been a mystery to the
spectators. In the first week cotton
went up a cent. Within a month it
was up 31s cents. So the planters re
ceived s60,Oo00o0 more for the crop
that year than they would have re-
ceived in normal times
rs the British government ready
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23
Armies Of Ten Countries Developing One
Of BlOOdiesi Engagements TO Be
Fought in Great War
SIX ALLIED POWERS
OPPOSE TEUTONS
Many ItaIian-Americans Engaged in the
Capture Of GOriiz and Italian King is
Constantly al Front
By United Press.

BY United Press
London, August 2S-A great battle
Of nations is developing in the Bal
kans as the fighting along hundred
and fifty mile front increases. The
Austrians will be asked to send a few
attachments to the Greek border to
join the Germans. Bulgars and Turks,
who are resisting the British, French,
Russians, Italians, Serbians and Mon
tenegrins. In no engagements in mod
ern history have the armies of so many
nations been engaged in clash along
one front. Forced to yield their ad-
vanced positions under the first Bul-
garian attack, the allies reinforced
their lines and are now strongly on
the offensive in the Vardar valley
northwest of Salonka
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23
co.
WOMEN IN
SESSION

Over fifty members Of rural clubs
bid farm women of Grady county are
h attendance at the city hall this af-
ernoon at a meeting which, was calie,i
br the purpose Of organizing coun.Y
Hub to affiliate with the International
congress of Farm Women.
Owing to the delay of many of the
hSlegates in reaching the city the
ilofNing session was not called to or
ler uiAil nearly the noon hour with
bout twenty delegates in attendance.
Mrs. A. B. Crouch Of Tuttle, state
PRESIDENT, introduced Mrs. Emma Coy
Ter of Edmond, chairman of the fifth
district, who presided.
The meeting adjourned until 2
o'clock. It is said the reappointment
5f Mrs. CoryeIl as Grady county wo.
man demonstrator will be taken up
his afternoon for discussion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23
sailway Presidents Divided Among Them
NSsIves as to Adoption Of Proposed
Eight Hour Day
LASTING ABOUT FOR
SALVE FOR WOUNDS
|ilsOn Paves WayfOr Immediate Hearings
IF Increased Rates in Case Of
y Eight Hour Day
h United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, August %. Following
ours Of discussion between President
Kison and Chairmen Newlands Ad-
|rnson of the senate and house inter
tate commerce committees, il is
hown that President Wilson urged
hmediate action in the senate on the
III which was passed by the house
hoyiding for increased membership
u the Interstate commerce commits
ton. 1t is believed that this action
has based on a desire to afford the
lost rapid hearings possible on re-
iiests for increased rates which are
htcipated in the event the railroads
bncede to the presidents y@lan for an
light hour day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23
No Conclusion Reached.

" United Press.
Washington, August 2S. The sixty
Ailway presidents who are here in
pnnection with the efforts of Presi-
tnt Wilson to avert a nationwide tie
b. have found no solution to the situ-
lion which President Wilson called
! EN- here to solve. They are divided
plong themselves and are unable to
gree on proposition that might sof-
IN the effect Of the presidents plan
u averting the great strike.
Some Of the railway presidents are
ten talking among themselves Of
freeing to the eight hour day and
|tting the conses rences take care Of
lemselves. LET the result be on the
residentls head" they say These,
bwever, include but few of the pres
|ents Of the bigger systems.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23
SPRINGFIELD
FINED $40
In COURT
Case Of Officer Who Accidentally Shot
Art Neal will Be Finally Disposed
Of by Council Tomorrow Night

Isx-officer StringfieId, who was sus-
pended from the force on Monday
night by Chief Phillips in connection
with the accidental shooting in the leg
Of ART Neal on Monday morning, sid
not appear before Mayor Coffman in
the police eonrt yesterday afternoon
TO answer TO the charge Of drunken
ness and was fined So The matter
Of reinstatement, continued suspen-
sion or dismissal from the force viii
come up for definite action before the
city council at its regular session to-
morrow night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23

FOR OZARK
TRAILERS

Soon after the party Of Ozark Trail
promoters from Oklahoma City reach
Chickasha next Friday they win find
an inviting luncheon awaiting them
and also a large number Of citizens to
bid them welcome and join in the CAB
fest OF road matters that will follow
the feed.
Even before they arrive here they
will be impressed with the idea that
the Chickasha people are glad to see
them. According to plans that were
made at a meeting last night at the
Commercial and Farm bureau build
ing. a reception committee in autos
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23
TO
STUMP in
OKLAHOMA
Socialist Nominee for President Comes on
Socialists Belief that They Can
Garry State
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
New York, August 23.-The social
lists planned today to carry the pres
idential fight into practically every
home in the United States through the
circulation of 20.0OO0OO leaflets week
ly. Allen Benson, the nominee of the
Socialist party, starts on a tour Of the
western states on October l and plans
to spend week in Oklahoma where
the Socialists believe they have q
chance to carry the state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ENGAGED.

BY United Press.
With the Italian Army at Goritz,
Aug. 23.-Several thousand Italian
Americans we're in the army that en-
tered Goritz and are now storming the
Austrian defenses south and east Of
the captured city Many Of them
we're killed and wounded. Upon en-
tering Goritz the United Press cores
pondent met several including two for
mer New York street car men who are
now with the armored auto squadron
King Victor Emanuel is constantly at
the front encouraging his troops, VI
eas dless " the personal RISKS cfitaiI1E
He was in Goritz when the city was
bombarded by Austrians from Monte
marco
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23

MORGAN
S. S. Line

By United Press.
Galveston, August. %. AN railroads
entering Galveston announced today
that they would accept no freight des'
tined for movement BY the Morgan
Steamship company. This is believed
to be a retaliatory measure because
Of that lines embargo against the rail-
roads.
A modified embargo is also declared
against the Mallory line.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23
ARMY BILL PASSES.

BY United Press.
Washington, August 23.-The army
appropriation bill for s2e7 .39s. .5S0.lo,
which pays for an increased land force.
passed the senate today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23

q. E. Marshall. owner OF the Royal
hotel. arrived in chickasha today from
Gainesville. Texas. 10 meet the insur-
ance adiusters
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23
Deutschland Missing.

BY United Press.
Berlin, August 23.-No news has
been received from the reutschlands
which is now five days overdue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23
WILL RUSH MEET.

Will RUSH MEET.
By United Press.
Washington, August 23.-The
state department today indicat-
ed that meetings of the joint
commission would begin as
soon as the Mexican members
reach the United States.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23

Cut into french Lines.
BY United Press
Paris, August 23.-The Germans to-
day penetrated the French lines near
Estrees
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23
Exr.aln constructlve Work.

In the course Of his speech. Col.
o'Neil said. "we have an important
campaign ahead Of US We have the
merits Of the argument on our side
and we can win but much needs to be
done to get the constructive wof& OF
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23

tcontinued on Page siz9
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23

You will Find All the
Local News Every Day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-23

News By Wire Daily
from the United Press
Association.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13
An Eccentric Bishop.

Bishop Wilson of Calcutta had az housekeeper a venerable lady who re. membered the duel between Sir Philip Francis and Warren Hastings on Aug IT. 17SO On entering the cathedral on a Sunday morning. fully robed. lawn sleeves and all, and passing the pew where the old lady sat he would pause and give her the kiss of peace'' before all the congregation. and this although he had met her at breakfast
 His sermons, too. were racy. Preach ing against dishonesty. especially in horsefesh. as one of the great English failings in India. he went on. "Nor are we. servants of the altar, free from yielding to this temptation" Pointing to the occupant of the reading desk be- low him: '"There is my dear and ven. erable brother. the archdeacon. down there. He is an instance of 1t. He once sold me Q horse. 1t was unsOund T was a stranger, and he took me in.'"
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13
ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN
 TO RESIDENT OF SEWARD.

William Elliott. of Seward, is in the hospital there under the care of Dr. Romig, as the result of a fall, which nearly cost him his life. A fey, days ago he rolled over a bluff ahght- ing on snag, which penetrated his body, narrowly missing vital part. Within the past six months MT. El- liott has, besides the present accident. sustained three broken ribs from falling out of a chair and also had his nose broken by a falling tree.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13
CAMELS OF THE DESERT.
Their Peculiar Adaptability to Life ln
 tho Sandy Wastes.

Abb0 0QUoy vs0csSCs
 The camel thrives only in desert regions. And herein lies its useful ness to man. for by it's means alone k he enabled to cross barren tracts oth erwise impassable. This ability to live without water and with little food for long periods is due. to two natural res ervOirs. Water is stored in special pockets in the lining of the stomach. while large mass of fat is stored on the back. forming the characteristic hump. though. according to popular be. lief. ii is here that the water is held. :
 Though it will manage to subsist for long periods on the thorny scrub such ns forms the only vegetation of desert areas and with very little water. its romplacency in these matters may be nvertaXed. as was disastrously shown during the first expedition to Khartum
 Two other factors in the adaptability of the camel to a desert life have to be taken into account. These are the feet and nostrils. The first named have but two toes. protected by, very thick. horny pads to resist tine burning sand. while the nostrils are long and slitlike and can be closed at will. thereby en- abing the animal to survive the awful sandstorms which so frequently en- danger the lives of travellers in these inhospitable regions.-St. Paul Pioneer Press
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13
TqflE TABLES FOR MARCH.

The table given below is for nlgn and low water in Valdez Bay for the month of March. 1916
 Monday. March 13. High, 6:15 am, 7.2; 9:43 prn' 5;6 LOW, O:Os am, 4.6: 2:59 pm. 20,
 Tuesday, March 14. High, s:23 am, 7.3; 10:20 pm, 6.2. LOW e:18 am. 4.5; 3:54 pm, 1.5.
 Wednesday, Marcia 15. High g:2S am. TT; 10:52 pm, 6.3- Tow. 3:55 am, 3.9; 4:S1 pm, 1.2-
 Thursday, March 16. High. 1O:1S am, S.2; 11:16 pm, 7.6. LOW. 4:31 am, 3.1; 5:O1 pm, 0.8
 Friday, March IF. High, 11:01 am, 8.5. Low. 4:5S am, 2.3; 5:27 pm, O.6-
 Saturday, March IS. High, 11:4O pm, S.1; 11:37 am 8.S. LOW. 5:34 am, IA; 5:52 pm, --O.5.
 Sunday, March 19. High, 0:O4 am, 8.7; 12l5 pm, S:9; Low. 6: :09 am, -0.7; 6:19 pm. --0.6
 Monday, March 20. High, 12:3O am, S.3; 12:52 pm, S.S. Low, e:44 am, 60; S:47 pm, -o.S.
 Tuesday, March 21. High, 12:57 am, s.7; 1:31 pm' S.6. Low, 7:31 am, -O:5; 7:lS pm, 1.2.
 Wednesday, March 22. High, 1928 am, 100; 2:12 pm, 80. Low, s:o1 am, -o.7; 7:61 pm, 1.e.
 Thursday, March 23. High, 2:62 am, 10.6; 2:5S pm, 7.3. Low, 8:45 am, -0.6; s:2S pm. 2.1.
 Friday. March A. High. 2:41 am, 9.8; 3:52 pm, 6.e, Low, 9:36 am, -0.3; 9:O7 pm, 2.S.
 Saturday, March 25. High, 3:28 am, 9.4; 4:59 pm, GO: Low, 1O:37 am, -0.3; 10:01 pm, 3.4
 Sunday, March 26. High, 4:37 am, 3.S; 6:34 pm, 6.7. Low, 11:54 am, --Q.7; 11:14 pm, 3.9
 MQpday, March 27. High, Ga4GHhm, S.4; S:02 pm. S.1. Low, 1:k%pm, --0.9.
 Tuesday, March 2S. High, 7:22 am, 3.2; 9:18 pm, 6.S. Low, 1902 am, 3.3; 2:46 pm, --o.e.
 Wednesday, March 20. High, $50 am, 8.4; 10:O4 pm, ". Low, 2.48 am, 3.3; 3:42 pm, O.4.
 Thursday, March 30. High, 9:57 am, 8.7; 10:44 pm, 8.6. Low, 3:55 am, 2.2; 4:27 pm, --0.2.
 Friday, March 81. High, 1O:51 am, 80; 11:18 pm, 9.3. Low. 4.48 am. II: 5:06 pu, --o.2.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13
MAGNITUDE OF ALASKA
 SURPRISES FAST.

Have. w~1a any idea of the extent of the Alaska coast line? The shores of the territory are washed by three great oceans. These are the Arctic ocean on the north, Boring sea on the west and the Pacific on the south. The Aleutian islands, off the Alaska peninsula, are separated from each other and the mainland by a network of rocky straits,' and much of the southwestern and southeastern Alas ka is made up of mountainous islands that have rocks of all shapes and sizes. The islands are really the tops of mountains half lost in the waters. They rise in spires and cathedrals, some of which are thousands of feet above the water and others hidden beneath it, lying there concealed and ready to rip open the hulls of ships as the icebergs ripped the Titanic. The extent of the Alaska coast with it's windings, surpasses that of the United States proper. It is greater than that of all of our states on the Pacific from Puget Sound to the Mex ican boundary, added to that of our state on the Atlantic including the Cuff. All told, it is more than 26,- 500 miles long, or longer than the distance around the world at the equator, and, in proportion to its length it has perhaps more dangers than any coast line on earth. Never theless, not one-half of it has yet been sounded by the coast survey ves- sells, and more than half of the gen. eral coast line is not marked by any aids to navigation.-Christian Her. aid.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13
ATLAS AND HIS LOAD.
1t Was the Heavens, Not the Earth. the Titan of Mythology Upheld.

the Titan of Mythology Upheld.
 Strictly speaking. atlas" is mis- homer for map book, since it was nu. the world. but the heavens. that the Atlas of mythology upheld. Mer vator, the famous Dutch geographer. who made globes for Emperor Charles V. of Germany. was the first to use the name in this connection. choosing it as convenient and in some sort an appropriate title. because Atlas, the demigod. figures with world upon his shoulders as frOntispiece of some early works on geography.
 Atlas, 1t was said. made war with other Titans upon Zeus and. being conquered. was condemned to bear heaven upon his head and hands. Lat CT tradition represented him HIS a man changed by means of Medusa's head into q mountain, upon which rested heaven and all it's stars.
 In any case. Atlas was always asso- ciated with heavy burden strongly borne. Thus Shakespeare makes War wick say to Gloucester, Thou art no Atlas for so great a weight"
 It is not difficult to see how by an association of ideas this came to he chosen as the name for book of maps which upholds and exhibits to us the whole world.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13
MAY ATTEND
 PROGRESSIVE CONVENTION

Emery Valentine, of Juneau, a sup porter of Delegate Wickersham and a leader of the Progsessives in that city, has received advices from the Progressive Republican National Committee that Alaska has been al- lotted six delegates to the party Ma tional Convention to be held in Chi cago in July. While it is very doubt full if the progressives will hold a convention in the Territory this year, Mir. Valentine states that he will probably attend the convention.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13
RESISTANCE VERSUS
 ADMINISTERING

There was no doubt in the minds of the 300 persons present at the re- cent debate on the subject, 'Resis- tance versus Nop- Resistance" at the City Club of Hartford, Conn.,, between Rev. Dr. Rockwell Harmon Potter and Compensation Commissioner George B. Chandler as to who was the win ner. Dr. Potter's claim was for "nor- al preparedness'' and spiritual re- sistance," according to the report of the debate published by the Hartford Times. But the auditors applauded loudest Commissioner Chandler's ap- peal for universal military service. As showing why Dr. Potter's side lost we can do not better than quote the kpllowlng excerpt from his remarks:
 ''Who caused the war;" that is a long story. Richard Harding Davis went to Europe to find out--that was his business as reporter. He went into Buckingham Palace and said:
 leow George, on the level, as be- LWeeH|lWo 1iioAus, "nO cduSou Iuis rumpus?' >.
 'Ah-well-I don't know; you go and ask Nick
 "'So Davis went to Petrograd and sait>, Now, Nick, who was it?' and Nick said, T don't know; you better go and ask Bill.' So he went to Der lin slammed Bill on the back. and said, 'Bi1l, old chap, who was it?'
 "'Tedqy.'.
 "'Teddy?'
 "'Yes, after he got through being President, he went to Africa to hunt for a while, then he went to Stock holm to get peace prizs, and then
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13
The 6urnIars Prayer.

Sir Herbert Risley, speaking of the castes of eastern Bengal at a meeting of the ROyp Anthr0p0l0gical institute. said curious system of religious wOr- ship prevailed among caste who were professions! burglars. They made a space in the ground. and man then cut his arm and prayed to one of the earth gods that there might be dark night and that he might succeed in ob- taining great booty nild escaIe cap ture.-LOndOn Standard.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13
Golf Defined.

On the terrace of country club a group of nongOlfers were taking tea.
 A male ,hOngolfer said thoughtfully:
 Golf might be' defined as billiards gone t0 grass" '-' -<. .~- '''f;
 Spleen on the green. I'd call it. said female nOngolfer.
 "Or the last flicker in the dying fire of athletics" sneered a young football player.
 "The misuse of land and language D suggested tennis champion.
 ..'No. no: you're all wrong." said a famous angler. Golf is simply game wherein the ball lies badly and the player well."-WashingtOn Post,
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13
Jolt For tho Hostoss.

''SO glad to have you here." mur- mured the hostess. who hadn't noticed him before. You have certainly been the life of the party all the evening"
 Fl cam hardly believe that"
 ''Thtt is due to your mOdesty."
 No: 1t ts due to the fact that have but this minute arrived" ."--L0ulsville Courier. Journal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13

he came here and we fixed up little battle for him, without getting too near. When the battle was over he said to me, Bill, that's bully army you've got; you can lick any army in I to know that he was such a d--- liar?' Army and Navy Journal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-13
MURDERS
 ARE UNPUN|SHE[
Mere Than Two Dozen Alaskans Have Disappeared or Been Murdered ant
 Slayers Escape-Governor Advo. cates Money for Detective Force

In connection with an article urg, ing the federal government to allow the marshals of Alaska larger sums of money in o1~er that the might i'm mediately undertake the work of in ves...~--.n when murders are report. ed the Juneau --spatch prints the fol lowing long list of persons who have been muru~--~ in the north without anyone having been brought to jus tice:
 Dutch" Marie Schmidt, on Koyu- kuk; Blueberry Kid suspected.
 John Homberg, on .1oyukuk; Blue ,erry Kid suspected.
 Fran. Adams, on Koyukuk; Blue- berry Kid suspected.
 Mary George, quarter-vreed, and her aunt and uncle, Hans George and 'ollkine Mary" George, murdered near Wrangell; Blueberry Kid sus- pected.
 Brown and w. s. Slayton disappeared from Ketchikan; last seen with Bluebcrry Kid. !. Smith, mining engineer, A I. Wilmington and Crocket of New York; taken for Juneau bound flor Lituya Bay by Blueberry Kid; never heard from.
 Two men started down the river with Blueberry Klu; never hear from.
 Two men taken up the Maloz Kach- ct river on the Seal Pup by Blueberry Kid; never heard from.
 Mrs. Harp, of Ester Creek, bru- .alIy murdered in Fairbanks; no ar- rests.
 Mrs. Roe, roadhouse keeper of Ol- aes3, brutally murdered on the trail near Fairbanks; suspect by name of Miller arrested, and held for trail.
 Four murders on the Kantishna River; only one arrest and conviction.
 Louis Schoenberg, brutally mur- dered on the Chisana; had $10,O00; one arrest; no evidence; no convic-
 
 tion.
 Anderson, shot fin back on Valdez trail near Chitina; no arrest.
 -----Nelson, killed on Valdez trail; shot in heau ,-->. back; no arrest. ------ Smith, murdered on Valdez trail near Chitina roadhouse; shot in back of head and in back; no arrest.
 Unknown man on Valdez trail; head smashed : and robbed; never identified; no arrest.
 Another man lost on Valdez trail.
 Captain Jas. Plunkett of Juneau disappears; Edward Krause now held in Federal ja.. suspected; body not found.
 John Moe, of Juneau disappears; Krause suspected; no body found.
 Wm. Christie of Douglas disap- pears; last seen with Krause; body not found.
 Japanese cannery foreman disap- ears with money; last seen with Krause: no body found.
 Another man seen with Krause dis appeared; no body found.
 Knickerbocker, of Juneau dis appears; Krause suspected.
 Deputy United States Fish Com Irwin, accompanied by De Costa and ClarAe, leave Ketchikan on inspection trip; never returned. bod ies not found; evidence they were murdered; Finlanders suspected.
 Japanese girl with $5,O00. murder ed in 1ditarod; no arrest.
 Smith and partner, ! prospectors,
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