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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27
Secretary Bakers Statement Was Meant
to Put Caranza Government on
Notice for Better Conditions
STRIFE STIRRED TO
AFFECT POLITICS
American Army fOrewarned that PIOlters
on American Side Plan Attack TO
Reflect on Wilson's S Administration
ey United Press.

| BY United Press.
Washington, Oct, 27. Secretary Of
War Baker announced this morning
that he may make another statement
later in regard to his charge that a
plot exists to produce an armed con
flict between this country and Mexico
Administration officials said Ba-
ker's statement was intended as a
warning to the Mexican government
and guarantee of the good faith OF
the United States government. The
administration expects the Carranza
government to take final and effec-
tive measures for the suppression Of
banditry
Secretary Baker returned today
from Martinsburg. W. Va, where he
spoke last night. His own belief and
that of other administration officials
was expressed in the startling state
ment which he issued last night. BY
making public its knowledge OF the
danger seriously threatening the rela-
tions between the United States and
the Carranza government. the admins
tration expects to make Carranza full
ly realize this governments unseIfish
purpose and in consequence hopes for
more active cooperation between the
military forces OF ttiv tt@e countries
for common action against Mexican
bandits.
Should the Mexican government ig
more the opportunity thus presented
and fail to bring about better condi-
tions in Mexico, there is reason to be-
lieve that the American government
will seriously consider Independent ac-
tion toward that end Bakers state
ment is also expected to have an inn
portant effect in checking the report
ed conspiracy on the American side
of the border.
While no definite statement could
be obtained the impression was given
that the alleged conspiracies we're be-
ing furthered by Mexican cientificos
of the Diaz regime and their agents
who have headquarters in several large
eastern cities and border towns. Ba-
ker's statement, issued last night, was
as follows:
THE war department has received
definite information confirmed from
other sources. that enemies Of the ad-
ministration's policy towards Mexico,
in cooperation with Villa or other ban
dts in Mexico, have arranged a spec
tacular attack to be made either upon
some part Of the American forces or
upon some American community on
the border between now and the date
If the election for the purpose Of
turning the tide Of sentiment against
the policy which the administration
had adopted for the protection Of the
border
1T is significant in this connection
that both the state and war depart
ments were advised that the bandit
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27

SEA BATTLE BETWEEN
DESTROYERS LAST NIGHT.
German Vessels Attempt Raid Under Cover
Of Darkness and Two Of Them
are Sunk by British
BY United Press.


Berlin, Oct 27,-The Russo-Rouman-
ian forces are evacuating practically
all Of the Dohruja, according to adj
vices from the Bulgarian war office.
Dispatches from Bucharest say
King Ferdinand dispatched personal
appeals to the rulers Of the allied ma.
tions to save Roumania, following the
fall OF Constanza
The king told his ministers that the
Roumanian defeat was due to the fail
ure of Russia to supply artillery and
munitions as promised.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27
Destroyers Clash.
By United press.

By United Press.
London Oct 27-British and Ger,
man destroyers clashed in the English
channel last night, the admiralty an
nourrad today.
The German vessels attempted a raid
under cover of darkness. Two of them
were sunk, it is stated. 1t is feared
that the British lost one vessel while
another was disabled.
Another admiralty announcement to.
day told of the johnson liner Rowan
more, of ten thousand tons, British
steamer, being sunk. sn
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27
MARRIED

Miss Mabel Linda. deputy court
clerk, yesterday afternoon Issued a
marriage license TO Guy c. Acton. <2,
Minco. and Miss Annie Bray. ., Yer
den. who were married BIZ Couaty
Judge R. E. Davenport
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27
JAIL
SENTENCES
Mayor COfman Sends Men Charged With
Theas From Barber to County
Roads

Long Jail sentences were imposed
by Mayor Coffman yesterday after
noon upon Walter Ferris and Jack
Shipley, who for weeks have been
seen upon the streets of Chickasha
and who were convicted in the city
court of having stolen suit of clothes
and a coat from Ninnekah barber on
Tuesday afternoon. Ferris was given
fifty days in jail and Shipley forty
days. They win be turned over to the
county for service on the public roads.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27
7. R. Not Gagged.
By United Press.

By United Press.
Chicago. Oct. 27.-Theodore Roose.
welt today answered the charge that
he will be gagged into pussyfooting
on the German issue and as result
Of a coldness having arisen between
himself and Hughes. by announcing
that he will probably make five more
speeches for Hughes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27

forces operating at the present time in
Mexico are being paid in silver coin.
Full particulars have been transmit.
ted to General Funston and General
Pershing. All American forces are
Therefore warned and in readiness for
such an attack"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27
Citizens Who Give Guarantee to Protect
City in Case Of Suit in Paving
Tax Refund
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS
TAX RESOLUTIONS
Directs City Clerk to Reimburse Paving
Tax Payers for Payments Made for
Penalties and Excess Interest

The city OF Chickasha will be pro
tected against all losses accruing from
suits which may arise from the order
70 refund excessive penalty payments
70 local property owners.
Immediate action on the part of the
city council in passing the paving tax
resolution, was prompted by the pr
Visions Of the following guarantee on
the Fart OF a number OF citizens OF
chicAasha to protect the city from ex.
pense IN the premises contest either
from the bondholders or from a tax
payer when refused payment by the
city ERIK or treasurer being antiei-
pated:
To tbs Mayor and Council Of the city
OF Chickasha:
We, the undersigned resident auJ
property owners in the city OF Chick
asha being interested in the re soiu.
tion now pending before the city eeun.
Gil OF the City Of Chickasha, the pur-
pose Of which is to authorize the he.
payment to tho propmty owners lin.
paving district No 3. IN said city pen
alties on paving assessments, less al
such sums as Is necessary 10 secure
the assessments levied against such
property and interest, hereby agree
tnat upon the adoption Of said resolu
tion by the city council Of the city IL
chickaaha, we VIII pay all expenses
and costs incurred IN any litigation
testing the validity OF such resolution
and the authority OF the city counriI
to refund such penalties.
Signed: Jacob Lorenson, J 4.
Burton, s. r. Laubach. D. d. sayer by
g y Erwin, agent, j. VI speake. II.
S. craIle, d. c. Newman. Thomas J.
ONeilI, George r. Beeler G. G. Hub
bard, Jonas Cook, Dave Hill, A. D.
Thompson. r. M. Cavett, DR.. r. p.
Tye. H G. Mckay, T. H. Williams.
John NJ. WantIand, T.. ]. Hubbard.
Mike Dickson. y N. Church. ). p.
Nail G. M. Hollingsworth. ]. 4.
Smith, w r. Cloud. g. w Holder. $.
1. Newman. J. H. Freeman. ] C. Nea.,
H. II Cappleman and J. 6. Maddox
by vote OF to the resolution
which was introduced ana urged BY
AIger Melton for the refund of about
$4,000 in excess penalty payments
now held by the city treasurer to paw
ing taxpayers Of Chickasha was pass
ed by the city council last night.
NJ What II Calls FOR.
The resolution provides that all OF
the excessive penalties now in the city
treasury as a result of the collection
Of The is per cent provided for delin-
quents be refunded and repaid to the
parties paying the samc
and that the holders Of receipts for
penalties paid upon such special as
may present the same to
the city clerk Of the City OF Chickasha
and said city clerk is authorized and
directed TO ascertain the amount to
which the holder Of said receipt is en-
lifted by determining whether or not
ali assessments and interest have been
paid against the lot or lots upon
.t*.a l -s4s. -
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27
Ignorant Of plot.

Ignorant OF Plot.
BY United Press.
El Paso, Tex, Oct 27. Representa-
tives Of the state department on ta,
border claim TO know nothing o. .
plot OF Mexican revolutionists to at
tack the American expedition while
military officials Of the United States
say they have been prepared for such
an eventuality for months,
Close watch is being kept on several
Americans who are suspected OF At
to aid villa. Consul Garcia
declared that the Carranza govern
ment had heard of the proposed raid
but had taken no steps to prevent IT,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27

BY United Press.
El Paso, Tex, Oct. 7.-Chihuahua
City is cut off from the south, both
wire and railway communication hav
ing been severed yesterday through D
coup of Villa.
Carranzista reinforcements from
the south will be delayed and the ship
ments of ammunition to chihuahua
stopped except from the north.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27
IN POLICE COURT

Napoleon Holder. charged with
fighting. was the only case on the po-
lice court docket this morning. Hol-
der was lodged in jail by Officers
Tuck aed Looney.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27
HERALD IS
OUT FOR
WOODROW
By United Press.

~ United Press.
Chicago, Oct 27.-The Chicago Her
aid, Of which James Keely Is editor,
in an editorial published today, de-
clared itself in favor of the reelection
OF President Wilson.
While the Herald has always de.
clared itself to be independent in the
past, It has usually -:;.l;.s:cc::..~d the Re-
publican party.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27

Msr. P. C. Stacy and son James,
leave today for Norman to attend the
Missouri-Oklahoma football game.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27
French Approaching Fort vaux.
1v IInited Press

4
Paris, Oct. 27.-The French are
closing in upon Fort Vaux, the last inn
portant position held by the Germans
northeast Of yerdun, according TO re-
ports today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27
WEATHER FORECAST.
For Oklahoma

Tonight and Saturday, fair;
warmer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-27

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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
MISS SUSIE v. POWELL'S SPLEEN.
DID ADDRESS LAST SATURDAY.

The Leflore County Teachers Asso-
citation were the guests Of the teachers
of the Greenwood High School Satur-
day morning at 1880 O'Clock when both
bodies were addressed by Miss Susie v.
Powell on Home Economic Extension
Work." Miss Powell. tho an idealist
of the highest type. is well known
throughout the South as q Practical
Philanthropist. She held the close at
tention of her entire audience, and it
became the united hope Of those listen
ing that Leflore would follow the lead
OF the neighboring counties snd give to
her women and girls the privilege of q
county agent-a professional in this
work of lettering conditions in the
hsme.
Mrs. McClurg. Messrs, Saunders,
Hughes, Rucker and others present
followed Miss Powell with short talks
on ways and means of securing such;
and with words of appreciation of their
good fortune in hearing Miss Powell,
Mrs. Juchheim. Miss Mabry and Miss
Rush with violin. piano and vocal music
added greatly to the enjoyment of the
morning.
After adjourning to meet four weeks
later at the Confederate Memorial
Building the Association was given a
Acknowledgements luncheon-planned,
cooked and served by the High School
class in cookery under the efficient
teaching of Miss Ida Johnston. It is
not too much to say that many of the
older teacher-guests were conscious of
a keen desire to join this privileged
class. There need be no Leap Years
to add to the chances of. such charming
cooks putting their training into prac-
tice.
The early part of the afternoon was
devoted to an inspection of the wonder
full work done by the grammar grades
of the Jefferson Davis School under
the able supervision of Miss Ethel
Torrey and her unusual set of teachers.
Late afternoon found the rural teachers
enroute to their homes conscious of q
day happily and p~roftably spent for
which many thanks were due the hos
pitable corps of city teachers that serve
under Mr.. Saunders. xxx.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
A PRETTY CARD PARTY.

Mesdames Ben Borchardt and A.
Rothschild, of Brunswick, Ca, who
are the guests of their mother, Mrs.
r. Reiman, were the charming hon
orees at a prettily appointed ca! d
party, given by Mrs. Tony Saunders on
Friday afternoon. Punch was served
in the dining room by Mrs. Webb and
Miss Reiman. The color scheme Of
pink and green was carried out in the
decorations of roses and ferns, also in
the refreshments. The first prize was
won by Mrs. Ellington and the honorees
were presented with beautiful souve-
Mrs of the afternoon.
Those present were: Mesdames Bor-
chardt, Rothschild, Coleman, Crook,
Gillespie, Trotter, Dunn, Jewell, Ham
mond, Baird, B~urkhalter, Orman Kim
brough, Hunter, Gayden, Ellington,
Steele. Turnage, Young, Morgan Kim
brough. Chandler, Provine, Duncan;
and Misses Shearer, E. Reiman, F.
Reiman, Brooke, Rector, Gayden and
Priestley.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Mr.. H. T. Coward, who has managed
plantation work for the lamented Col.
R. w. Sivley and for his son, Hon. c.
l.. Sivley, for the past % years, has
decided to take a tear off, and has
been succeeded by Mr.. T. L. Rushing,
of Oxford, as manager of the Sivley
plantation neal Money. Mr.. Coward
and family will leave for their old
home at Cheraw, S. c., about the first
of next month, where they will remain
until September first, when they will
return to the Delta to reside. He SAYS
it's'hard to leave here for even a few
months-but his farming interests near
Cheraw need his attention for a short
while, after which ne will make a bee
line for the Delta again.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
IF | y COULD.


IF | could clothe each jeweled
thought,
That comes to me in natures
bowers,
In classic language such as taught
Away from western woods and
flowers.
If | could sing the aweet refrains
That in my soul in silence cluster
From many a heart I'd strike the
chains
And give the star Of hope new luster.
IF | could scatter all the gems
That light my soul in darker places
I'd pluck the nope buds from their
stems
And wreath them Ger despond-
ent faces,
If | but had the power to stay
The blighting hands of pain and
sorrow,
The human hearts that wilt today
Would lift their heads and bloom
tomorrow.
IF from the Masters hand above
To me the longed for power was
given,
To change all bitterness to love
Of each earthly hell make heaven,
The lowering clouds would swiftly
flee,
From the light that follows after,
And every wave of life's broad sea
Would CLEAN with love, and song
and laughter"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
IN HONOR OF MRS. ROBERTS.

The home of Mrs C.. E. Wright on
last Saturday afternoon vas the scene
of one of the seasons l~ovliest parties,
when Mrs. Wright thus honored Mrs.
Roberts of Colorado, who has been her
house guest for some time and has
made many friends during her stay in
our little city. This pretty home was
d :corated in valentines and hearts, and
six tables of players Joined in the in
~teresting game of rock, after which
delicious refreshments were served,
the valentine idea being carried out in
every detail.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
ENJOYABLE BRIDGE PARTY.

On last Saturday afternoon the home
of Mrs. Frank Smith on River Front
was the scene of a beautiful party.
The reception suite had been made
most inviting with ferns and pretty
flowers. Six tables of players joined
in the interesting game of bridge.
Miss Kathleen Gist's skill gained for
her the first prize, while Mrs. w. T.
Mathews was handed one of Mrs.
Smiths large lemons from her own
lemon tree for the BOBBY prize. After
the presentation of the prizes Mrs.
Smith. assisted by her charming daugh-
tiers, Misses Katherine and H~ortense,
a most tempting salad course.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION

The Confederate Memorial Build
ing was the scene of a gala event
Wednesday night, January 10, when
the members Of the ]. z. George
Chapter of the U. D. C. gave an
elaborate reception and program in
celebration of the birthday of Robt.
E. Lee and the old Veterans Of Green
wood.
The spacious auditorium was the
scene of the reception and its
natural beauty and grandeur was
enhanced by appropriate decorations
of ferns and ported plants.
The ]. z. George Chapter as host,
invited the members of the Varina
Davis Chapter as guests to enjoy and
do honor to the occasion.
Mrs. C. E. Wright was in charge of
the program for the evening and the
program attest her good judgment
and efficiency in that line:
Mrs. E. P. Jucheim gave two
splendid selections, "The Glow
Worms" and a sextat from Lucia.
Mrs. A M. Holly sang "Silver
Threads Among the Gold" in her
usual pleasing manner.
Miss Jane Casey sang "Love's Old
Sweet Song" in a most acceptable
manner and to the delight of those
present.
w. ]. Sanford sang the beautiful
baritone solo I'm the Cleaning" in
his usual pleasing style and was
heartily encored.
The Virginia Reel" was danced by
ten young people and was one of the
prettiest features of the evening.
| Those in the dance were:
Misses Sadie Robinson, Nora
| Anthony, Ruth Anthony, Marguerite
| Strong and Anna Hobson. Messrs.
James Austin, Robert DeLoach,
Lloyd DeLoach, John Brogan and
Hennis Stoddard.
Another special feature of the
evening was that Mr.. Sanford, who
was holding the regular session of
the Night School for the Russian
class, who are learning English, in
vited the class up stairs to see the
Virginia reel danced. They enjoyed
the event very much, and reported
it was danced the same as one of
| their native Russian dances.
At the close of the program deli
| ciOuS refreshments of sandwiches and
coffee was served. Mrs. w. H. Har-
per, Mrs. w. S. Dundas and Mrs. R.
j. Forester being the committee in
| charge of the refreshments.
Altogether the program was pro
nounced as one of the most enjoya>
| bic ever given in celebration of the
memorial event Of Robt. E. Lees
birthday and to the Veterans who
suffered for the aus they loved so
well.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
O E TO GREENWOOD.

DR.. c. M. Virgins left Tuesday for
Greenwood where he will be located in
the future. His family will follow him
in about ten days. DR.. Virgins has
formed a partnership with M of
the most prominent dentists in Green
wood and he will continue the practice
of his profession in the Queen City Of
the Delta"
In the removal of DR.. Virgins from
this town, Eupora loses one Of her
most splendid citizens. Progressive
and public spirited, he has been among
the foremost in all movements that
meant the betterment of Eupora. The
good wishes of a host Of friends follow
DR.. Virgins and his delightful family
to their new home. -Eupora Progress.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
MRS. SHED HILL ENTERTAINS.

Mrs. w. Shed Hill entertained in
formally with q tea on Tuesday after
noon complimenting Misses Crook and
Rector, of Vicksburg, the house guests
of Miss Ruth Shearer. The reception
suite had been made most inviting in
flowers and ferns. The handsomely
appointed tea table was beautiful with
its centerpiece, q basket of lilies with
maidenhair ferns. Tea was poured
from handsome silver service. Bridge
vas enjoyed by those present. Hand
some guest prizes were presented and
Miss Rector was the lucky winner
of first prize.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
THE REVIVAL CLOSED SUNDAY

The revival meetings at the First
Presbyterian Church closed last Sun
day evening, and DR.. w. H. Miley
left for his home in Atlanta the
following day. DR.. Miley's able and
interesting sermons were greatly en-
joyed by those who attended the
meetings, and much good has resulted
from them. Our people will be de-
lighted to have DR.. Miley visit them
again whenever he can find it con-
~venient to do so. He is truly a good
man and an able expounder of the
gospel.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Mrs. Joe Barnwell was the hostess
OF the Thursday afternoon bridge club
this week. The home was Hastily dec
Grated and lovely refreshments were
served at the conclusion of the game.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. McLemore, ST.,
and granddaughter, Miss Josephine
Hicks, leave today for Vidalia, La.
Other members Of the family will visit
at Greenwood and Indianola a few
days until the new home is put in or
der. -Itta Bena Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Mrs. A. Bernstein entertained the
married ladies card club on Thursday
afternoon. A most pleasant time was
spent playing 500. The prize being
Won by Mesdames Kantor and Stein.
Delightful refreshments were served.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

MIR. G.. l.. Mcbride and family will
at ar early date move to the farm they
recently purchased from Mr.. R. P.
Parish on the Carrollton road a short
distance east of the city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Miss Kathleen Russell, who is the
efficient superintendent at the Kings
Daughters Hospital, left Thursday for
Florida, where she will take a much
needed rest and spend a months vaca-
ton in that delightful climate. Miss
Trailer, of Jackson. who comes. highly
recommended, will take Miss Russell'5
place during her absence.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
D Y CLASS

The Ladies Gym Glass meets Mon
days and Thursdays 8 p. m. each
week at the gymnasium in the High
School Building instead of Wednes-
days and Thursdays, as enormously
stated last week. Miss Ruth Roger,
of the public school faculty, teaches
the class and the exercises are said
to be both popular and healthful.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Ye editor and family have been
feasting on spareribs, backbone, sau-
sage, ETC., sent US during the past week
by our good friends, Messrs. J.. L.
Montgomery, A. o. Peterson and R.
L. Foy. They are among the best fell
lows on earth, and we hope their shad-
ows may never diminish.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

F. No bin has moy I'd to Berclair fro IN
the Buckhorn Plantation near Schlater.
where he has attended to the interests
OF j. l.. Haley, the landlord. He will
manage lands at Berclair for Mr..
Haley. G.. w. Buck has rented the
Buckhorn place. -Itta Bena Times,
18th inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Mrs. Harry Diamond entertained the
Wednesday afternoon bridge club in
her beautiful bungalow in North
Greenwood this week. After a most
spirited game a dainty lunch was served
by this charming hostess.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Vassar W. Dacus
came down from their plantation home
at Whaley and attended the Neil
O'Brien minstrel show at the Green
wood Theatre on Wednesday evening
of last week.