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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
HUMPHREY
ENDORSED
BY REPUBS.
Chickasha Mans Candidacy for Delegate to
National Convention is Favored;
Harris Motion Tabled in In
terest Of Harmony

The Republican club of Chickasha
met at the city hall at 1880 last
night for the purpose of transacting
such business as might come bef3re
them.
Judge Hamilton, president; w. w.
HOLSTER, secretary; w. Il. Dwyer, vice
president; Adolph Clarke, treasurer;
constitute the corps of officers who
will comand the clubs destinies dur
ing the coming months.
At the meeting last evening NJ f.
Humphreys candidacy for delegate to
the national Republican convention
was endorsed.
A motion to endorse the candidacy
Of Jim Harris to reelection the
position of national committeeman
met with defeat. 1t is alleged that a
number Of Harris men voted to table
tie measure in the interests Of har
mony.
1t was decided that precinct meet
ings should be held at the regular vct-
ing places this evening, beginning at
1880 O'Clock. At the precinct meet
ings, precinct committeeman will be
chosen and delegates elected to at
tend the county convention, which will
meet at the Chickasha city hall Sat
urday afternoon, at o'clock for the
purpose of selecting delegates to the
congressional convention, meeting
meeting at El Reno, March 20, and to
the state convention meeting at kla-
homa City, Wednesday, March p.
An assessment of ten cents per cap
lta was levied upon club members,
the amounts to be used in defraying
the legitimate expenses of the club.
A number of speeches were unlimb.
ed and tired at the assemblage last
night by the vocal artillerymen pres
ent.
Among those who spoke We're NJ. E..
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
HELD FOR
ASSAULT

AS an aftermath Of Saturday
night dance in the vicinity of Rush
Smings, W. J. Beach was held by
Judge R. E. Davenport of the county
court yesterday afternoon, in the sum
of $3.50 bond to answer on March
% to charges of aggravated assault.
Beach is charged with using a pock-
te knife on Charley Spreck. Defend
ant was first charged with common as
sault, the charge being changed to
that of aggravated assault after inves-
tigation of the trouble had been made.
Arrested in connection with the
same trouble, arising at the same
dance, John Speck. brother Of the man
cut by Beach, was held in bonds in
the joint surl Of $1,000 70 answer in
county court ON Aprl tc charges OF
selling liquor Thee were two COM
plants alleging liquor selling filed
against the defendant, his bond being
fixed at $3.50 in one case and at $3.50
in the other.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14

Humphrey, Col Bill Dwyer, DR.. Carr,
Judge Eugene Hamilton and num-
ber of others.
Each speaker urged upon his audi
tors the great good 10 be effected
through party organization and
throgh party harmony; the state OF
Oklahoma was saved to the Republi-
can party and the nation was returned
to the ranks of Republicanism through
these mediums; internal strifes and
party dissensions should be left to the
brothers of the Democratic denomina-
tion.
Judge Eugene Hamilton, president
of the club, urged upon the Republi-
cans of Grady county the need of
fighting and asked that a full ticket
,be nominated from candidate for state
senator down and from township con.
stable up.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
ROAD CAMP
IS LOCATED

The road gang will resume work
Oh the county road beginning tomor
row.
MIN Wyatt, superintendent in
charge of the work, stated this morn
ing that all camping material, tools
and other equipment will be taken
to the scene Of the new camp, to be
pitched on East Bitter creek, this af-
ternoon; the county conyicts will be
taken to the camp this evening.
The work to be done will be on
what is known as the Chickasha-Pur-
cell road and will cover distance Of
from five to seven miles. The first
several days on this piece of work will
oe devoted to grubbing and removing
heavy distractions from the roadway
in the neighborhood of the creek
whereon the camp is pitched. Follow
lowing the completion Of this work
the matter of grading will be taken
up.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
MEETING is
CALLED BY
CHAIRMAN
County Committeeman VIII Assemble in
Chickasha March IS to Arrange
for Precinct Gatherings Of
Democrats in Grady

The chairman and secretary Of the
county Democrat central committee,
acting in compliance with calls sent
cut by the chairman Of the state cen
tral committee, have issued a call for
meeting of the members OF the
county committee, to be held in the
county court house at 2 O'Clock Sat
urday afternoon. March Is, for the
purpose of arranging time and places
OF holding the precinct meetings, at
which delegates to the county con-
yention will be elected.
For the reason that great import
ance attaches to the coming county
convention, at which delegates will be
elected, to the state convention, which
viii send delegates to the national
Democratic convention in St. Louis.
is urged by the chairman and the
secretary that every committeeman
III the county attend the Saturday
iNttiiHS
The call follows herewith.
CHICKAsHA, Okla, March 81, 1916.
Democratic Precinct Committee
men: By order of the State Demo
cratic committee l hereby call meet
ing Of the Democratic central com
mittee Of Grady county at the court
house in Chickasha, Okla, Saturday,
March 1S, at o'clock p. M. Cor the
purpose Of arranging precinct meet
ings to elect delegates to the county
convention and such other business
as may come before the committee.
The presence of EACH Democratic
committeeman is requested.
Respectfully,
L. c. HUTSON, Chairman.
w. w. CLARK. Secretary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
REPORT OF COUNTY
HEALTH OFFICER
FOR FEBRUARY

DR.. L. f. Emanuel. county health
officer, has completed his report OF
the health conditions in Grady county
for the month Of February The re
port shows that during the month
tire were in the county 20 deaths, 4S
lirthy and 12 marriages.
During the month there were report.
Cd to the county health officers dis
eases Of contagious character as fol
lows: Scarlet fever, 2; small pox, p:
typhoid fever 3; no deaths from con
tagious diseases and no outbreak of
contagious diseases in the public
schools.
The oldest citizen Of the county, at
time Of death, was a negro, aged 80
years; the next oldest, a white man.
"A years; the youngest one day.
or the 48 births. q were boys an1
81 were girls. The general health Of
the counts citizenry is reported to
have never been better
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
BAKER, NEW SECRETARY OF
WAR, HAS WON WAY TO TOP
By United Press.

By United Press.
CLEVELAND, March 14.-Newton
Diehl Baker, named by the president
to be the new secretary of war, is a
slim little man, with whimsical eyes
and a fighting jaw. He was born al
Martinsburg, W. Va, December 8,
1871. On January 1 he just got
through being Cleveland's mayor, re-
fusing a third term. He has had a
skyrocket career. Baker lawed it to
get his star, jawed it to make people
know him, sawed wood when he had
real job and thawed out when he
bscame Cleveland's mayor.
Baker has a large talking mouth, a
colorless face, a firm grip, remark
able gift o CAB and warm sympathy,
He weighs about 1856. In addition to
that. Baker has a clear, analytical
mind, which works like lightning.
Here are the stepping stones in his
career:
Graduated from Johns-Hopkins and
Washington and Lee universities
practiced law in Martinsburg till he
got his job of secretary to forme.
Postmaster General Wilson. Came to
Cleveland in 1897 ard tied up with
Tom l.. Johnson, who was Cleveland's
best loved mayor and social reformer
Became first assistant solicitor Jan
uary, 1908. Elected solicitor three
times. Became mayor Of Cleveland
ir 1911 by the biggest majority evel
given a inaycralty winner. Reelected
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
JACKSON IN
RACE AGAIN

Bert Jackson, at the present time
one Of the representatives OF Grady
county in the state legislature, has de-
cided to enter the race for re-elec-
ton and makes announcement of his
candidacy for the Democratic nomina.
ton.
Mr.. Jackson feels that the record
which he has already made is suffi-
cient to make plain his position on
public questions and he therefore does
.not announce any platform at the
present time, but later he will have
something to say in regard to issues
that may be pertinent in the cam
paign.
Although he is serving only his
first term, Mr.. Jacksons experience in
gislative work covers two sessions
and hence he is thoroughly familiar
with the duties OF the office, being
better prepared than ever before to
give the people effective service
Those who followed his career closely
while the legislature was in session
declare that he was one of the most
faithful and substantial members Of
se house. He never sought the
Emelight but contented himself with
quietly doing his work, gaining the
highest respect of his colleagues and
earning for himself the reputation Of
being doer rather than a talker.
Firm in his convictions, he never hes
statcd for a moment to take stand
for what he believed to be right and
for the best interests of the state.
"If the people of Grady county ap-
prove Of my record shall be glad to
serve them again said Mr. Jackson
who is now in charge Of the Union
hill school, a few miles southeast Of
Chickasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14

mayor in 1913. Refused to consider
a third term and quit office January j,
1916 to resume his law practice.
Bakers struggle upward has been
chiefly marked by perseverance. He
fought hard for the people in the long
traction war that resulted in three
cent fares for Cleveland. He was
successful in his fight to give large
Ohio cities more complete home rule
He did much work in the municipal
lighting plant campaign, which re-
suited in three cent light for many
consumers.
Samuel G. Blythe, political writer.
said Baker knew more about litera-
ture than any mayor in captivity
Baker has KEEP his knowledge in this
respect, up to date. Forty-two cent?
metre words are playthings for Baker.
His verbal artillery has routed many
A less vociferous opponent. He sinks
NAV obstacles in sea of words.
Once some one told Baker he dldnt
use enough 'low brow stuff in greet
ing people who came into his office
While he was mayor. The next time
a newspaper man entered, Baker tried
him out with his first official cuss-
word
"Come in, damn it, sit down." But
it sounded so out Of place he nevcE
tried it again. Baker married Eliza
beth Leopold, of Pottstown, Pa, July
8. 1902. They have three children
Jack. 9; Betty 10. and Margaret, 4
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
DIST. COURT
TO CONVENE

Following the sitting of the docket
for the special term of district court
Judge Linn ordered special venire
of 40 jurors drawn to report on the
morning of Monday, March q.
The special term will continue for
enc week. There have been Al cases
set for trial, all civil and all jury
cases.
On acsount of Judge Linn being
compelled to resume his duties as
member of the district judges divis-
ion of the supreme court commission
Judge Cham Jones, of Waurika, will
hold the special term.
Sheriff Hodge Bailey and Mrs. Ed
ma Watkins, deputy court clerk, have
completed the work of drawing the
special Jurors, who will be notified
Immediately OF their selection.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
MEXICAN is FINED.

The Mexican arrested by Sheriff
Bailey on charges of gun totting, was
araigned before Judge r. E. Daven-
rort Of the county court yesterday af-
ternoon. Defendant stated that the
spelling of his name lead to its be
ing pronounced Conziglor. He plead
ed guilty to having in his posses
sion when frisked by Sheriff Bailey.
piece Of unmounted ordinance of
heavy calibre, well founted. He plead
ignorance of knowledge that he was
in bad and Innocent of intentional
wrong doing. Judge Davenport fined
defendant in the sum of $50.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
Actual Fighting Expected Any Time; OFF,
cisls sail to Deny Reports; Column
Of L,50O Supposed TO Have
Started
MEXICO CITY PAPERS
SEE DANGER AHEAD
Intimate Break With U. S.; President Con-
siders Asking Congress 10 Recruit
Regulars to Full Strength;
No Call for Militia
BY United Press.

by united Press.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex, March IL
That 1900 troopers. in light marching
order with two weeks rations and
plenty OF water, actually crossed the
border early today, is persistently as
serted b. men close TO army circles.
Reports Of actual fighting are momen-
tartly exepected.
It is said that the column crossed
the boundary headed west and south
OF Columbus with The intention Of cut.
ting OFF Villa from the Sierra MaGres
mountains ard It is believed that this
has already been accomplished. offi-
cials refuse to deny the report
The. full cooperation OF Carranza
With the L. S. troops is assured. Twen-
ty five thousand Carranzaistas. are 5c-
ing marched toward the oordtr to be
placed under Gen, Obregon, Mexican
minister Of war The anti-Ameriear
feeling mas been entirely alIayed, the
T. S. diplomatic agun- at Douglas
wires.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
BY WILBUR S. FORREST.
j. = ) + ) ; + = + + = + +

~ WILBUR S. FORREST.
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
LONDON. March 1.--(By Mail. ~
"What is The real truth about Ind.a9''
This question was asked by the
United Press today in a quarter of
official London in such close touch
with Indian, day by day, that the an.
swer can not he regarded as other
than official. The answer was:
"Indian is as firm as the Rock Of
Gibraltar.
"The present war has served as the
supreme test of the stability of Brit
ish rule in India. Tnere are 330,000,-
coo people in the Indian empire and
consequently some strife is inevitable,
in times of peace as well as in times
Of war. The responsible heads of the
various castles, members of the Indian
council, always are critical of the
government, but they are as loyel as
any British statesman who criticises
his government on the floor Of the
house of commons.
"An example of this loyalty Is
shown in the fact that the Indian
council, at the beginning of the war,
agreed hat India should shoulder a
heavy burden of the expense. India
is doing this, but the burden is not
forced by England, as has been al.
: legged. The burden is assumed volun.
tarily. Indian princes throughout the
empire have in many cases volEntari.
ly given large amounts from their
treasure stores to help the home gov
ernment. Indian native troops have
gone to almost every front and fought
with traditional native vigor, bravely
bearing the hardships Of campaigns
without a murmur.
"The native of India today is thor
oughly loyal to King George V, whom
he looks upon as his king-emperor
This is not entirely due to the British
rule in Indian. 1t is explained by the
psychology Of the native mind. Indians
of all castles believe kings are made
through the workings of something
more than human intelligence. A
king. therefore, who rules the Indians
whether he is the kingemperor or q
native king. does so by reason OF the
| fact that he has been so designated
| Nv something akin to the supernatur
al, The fact that king rules lndia
establishes in The native mind that
kings right to rule.
IF India's 800. .CO0,O people We're in
cl:ned to revolt, the time for revolu
ton would he during the greatest
war. Every Indian knows this anc
stin there has been no concerted ef
/ ftrt to break away from British rule
'Tndian man power anil money pow
er will continue to aid Great Britain
throughout the war and in future wars
If necessary. There is nothing to wor
ry about in India"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Miss Mabel Linda, deputy in Judge
Daverport's office. issued the follow
ing marriage licenses yesterday after
noon: Clande Youngblood. aged 23. OF
chickasha. to Miss Ina Elliott. aged
10 of Cement. Ted Youngblood. aged
u. OF chickasha, to Miss Pearl Pen
dleton, aged 10, Of Cement.
Clerk Newman issued licenses to
wed to Dock vann. aged p, and Clara
Cuidon. aged IS, both OF oklahoma
City. and both negroes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
RETURNED FROM MUsKoeEE.

Dick Worley, deputy United States
marshal, passed through Chickasha
Yesterday afternoon en- route to his
home at Duncan and returning from
Muskogee where he had been to de-
liver prisoners to the federal jail.
Deputy Worley is in the district ly-
ing in close juxtaposition to the alleg-
ell route taken by whisky runners he
tween Wichita Falls, Tex, and Okla
homa distributing points and being a
hard working officer, manages to Keep
the federal jails pretty well filled with
violators of the liqhor laws.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
French AviatOrs See Fresh Troops Pour
ing in While Artillery Bcmbardment
Continues; Call Mackensen
and Hindenburg
EXPECTED INFANTRY
ATTACK LAUNCHED
Region Northeast and Southeast Of Verdun
is Scene Of Fierce Fighting; Italians
CannOnading Austrians on
lsonzo Front
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
/. LONDON, March 14.-Heavy Ger
man endorsements are arriving at
the Verdun front and the artillery
of the Teutons is continuing a terri
fic bombardment of the French field
positions, according to advices to-
Gay.
The ISwiss-German frontier has
closed to news in order to insure Sc
crecy in regard to troop movements.
The in-pouring of the German rein
forcements was observed, however. by
French ayiators.
Marshal Won Mackensen is reported
to be with the German army near Yer
Gun, while Marshal Won Hindenburg is
said to have been summoned to the
same front by the kaiser. Infantry as
saults are now expected at any hour.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
Heavy cannonadin1.

By United Press.
LONDON, March 14.-Reports today
from Rome say heavy Italian cannon
aiding along the Isonzo front promises
important action.
Dispatches say the Austrian entang-
lements have been blasted away and
their guns are replying less vigorous
ly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
Troops Are MobiIIzed.

BY United Press.
Ell PASO, Tex, March l4.-Before
right fifteen thousand troops will be
modified between El Paso and No
gales, ready and anxious to go into
Mexico.
Practically the whole regular army
is reported to be en- route to the bor-
der. The lack of rolling stock on the
part Of tho railroads is blamed by
Gen. Funston for the delay in getting
the pursuit Of villa under way.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
By United Press.

WASHINGTON, d. C., March IA
To provide 5000 more soldiers imrled-
lately. the administration is consider
ing asking congress for authority to
recruit the army TO its full war
strength Of 100000 men. No call for
militia or volunteers will be issued at
present
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
Bv United Press.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March a.
With the telegraph wires hummins
with details of the punitive expedi-
tion that is designed to crush Villa
all Washington today is listening for
news of the troops crossing the bor-
der. which army officials do not be-
lieve will come before tomorrow.
The reciprocal arrangement with
Carranza is reported to have had a
quieting efefct upon the Mexican
popalace and no further objections
from Carranza are expected.
The censorship still conceals troop
movements but the indications are
that the invading force will be much
larger than was originally planned
Wireless, aeroplanes and motor trains
will receive their first try-out by the
American army under the conditions
OF actual warfare.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
Col sIccum in Command

BY United Press.
COLUMBUS. N. NJ. March Ia. -
Under the organization Of the main
division which Gen. Perishing is com.
Ileting. Col slocum has been select
cd to command FLYING squadron o.
cavalry. The mobilization Of the Thir-
teenth cavalry here was completed
when a troop dashed in from Maria.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
Surrounding villa?

by United Press.
Ell PASO,. Tex. March l4.-That
Villa is being surrounded by Carran-
zistas in the Galeana district is the
declaration Of Gen Gutierrez, who ar
raiyed here today from Chihuahua.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
Premier Asouith III.

9y United Press.
LONDON, March 14.-Premier AS
quith is reported i'll today.
Dispatches from Rome say the
kaiser's throat is again causing him
trouble.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
BY United Press.

MEXICO CITY. March il.-There is
danger OF break between the u. s.
and Cararnza, according TO the utter
ances OF carranza. inspired newspa
pcFs here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
Assault Is begun.

By United Press.
PARIS. March 14-After thirtv-six
hours of continuous bombardment, the
long expected infantry attack was
launched by the Germans northeast
and southeast of verdun today. Fierce
fighting is reported.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
BULL
SAYS INDIA
is LOYAL
Firm as Rock Of Cibralter," Declares
British Official; Voluntarily Shares
Heavy Burden Of Expense I'm
posed by Great War

r For months the word has
: been flooded with unauthenti-
: Gated reports that India, Eng
: lands greatest colonial depen-
! dency, is on the verge of COM
+ plete revolution. 1t has heard
! from dozens of sources that
I India will emerge from
+ bloody struggle during the Eu-
: ropean war, to be the worlds
+ largest republic.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-14
PERSISTENT REPORTS
SAY BORDER CROSSED
BY AMERICAN TROOPS

Gen Reyes, with the Villa butcher,
Rodolfeo Fierrero, in command of q
soc men, is said to be in the region
CONTINUED on Page Three.j
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-01
ORIGIN OF CURFEW BEL
Merely Served as Warming to Cover
Fire In the Time Of William
the Conqucror.


So many towns ring tho curfaw bell
to warn the children that 8 O'Clock
p. III. must find them safe In the homo
nest, 1t is interesting to know that the
curfcw bell originated in the time OF
William tho Conqucror, says writer
In the Peoples Home Journal. A "cur-
few was fire cover OF metal, shaped
like hood, with handle by which it
was lifted. 1t had an opening ON ono
side, and was about ten inches in
height. Because fires in early days
wero made on large open hearths, the
smoke escaping through hole in the
roof, fro risk was great 1t was or
dcred that every householder before
retiring must cover his fro with q
"couvre-feu," meaning Cover the fire."
lie scraped the embcrs together at tho
back Of the hearth, putting the cover
over them, the open part close against
tho chimney.
a bell was rung in the market place.
Mt an early hour every night, as sig.
nal that people must extinguish their
fires and go to bed. The term eur.
fcw' was associated with the ringing
OF the bell. But in William tho Con.
queror's timo curfew was nothing
more poetical than plain metal lire
extinguisher.