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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-25
An Earlier Civilization.

The discovery of a community house
probably a thousand years old in the
prehistoric settlement 80 miles west
of Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been an
nounced by Mrs. i. ]. Wilson. She
has charge of an archaeological expe-
dition of the Philadelphia museum. A
huge sacri6cial altar is among the
ruins.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-25
Flatau Jewelry Co,
You Can Do Better at Flatau's.
Trading Stamps.

Billie Burke tomorrow in "GIoria's
Romance" Sugg theater. 1t
Have you something for sale? II
so advertise 1t in the Daily Express
Brownson's is now serving dainty
lunches. Free delivery. Phone 27 1t
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Robinson of
Verden spent Saturday in Chickasha.
Guaranteed alarm clocks $l0O at
Flataus. 1872 2t
Mrs A. ]. Hallum has returned from
Pauls Valley, where she has been Wis
iting.
A. Bell, the piano tuner, is home
again for few days. Phone 2S. 25-St
An interesting display Of fall milIi-
merry Is being shown at the Bon Ton
Millinery, Mrs. MahoneS 42s Chick
asha Ave. 9-2O-4t
PAPER white Narcissus have arrived
at Bitsche Bros. 9-22-St
Elton B. Hunt Of Tulsa, formerly Of
Chickasha, is business visitor in the
city.
Brownson's special for Tuesday,
baked chicken sandwich, mashed po.
tatoes and cream gravy. II
Those Chinese Sacred Lilies have
arrived at Bitsche Bros 9-22-2t
Miss Lillian Shuster left yesterday
for Ninnekah, where she will teach
this wiz ter.
9G,OUU.UU W fOdH lOi Olp JCdi db ~
per cent Real estate or other good
security. l.. l.. Bryan, 110S Colcord
building, Oklahoma City. 22-6t
You can get dandy lunch at Brown
sons. 1t
Mrs. E. G. Porter, who has been the
guest of Mrs. r. A. Elliott, returned
today to her home in FL Reno.
San-Tax Pills will give you satisfac.
tion. Wren Drug Co. 9-22-St
"The Woman Who Didn't Tell" at
sugg theater. with Violet Mersereau,
in two parts. 1t
Mrs. A. c. Wilson Of Wichita Falls,
arrived today for an extended visit
with her mother, Mrs. b. F. Kendig.
Home cooked lunches at the Owl
Drug store. s-22-St
Person answering Land" adj, giving
box number three hundred, call tele-
phone 424 and ask for Mr.. Rose. 25-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-25
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

Judge R. j. shive, formerly Demo
cratic county judge OF Custer county,
will address the voters Of Chickasha at
the city hall Tuesday night at o'clock
and tell why he left the Democratic
party in Oklahoma Republican
County Committee. 9-25-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-25
NorlcE

To West Tennessee Oil and Gas co.
stockholders: There will be meet
ing of the stockholders at the county
clerks office at 1880 p. m. Wednesday,
Sept. 9th. Be there. Business of i'm
portance to attend to-J. A. Corzine
25-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-25
| Personal
; Mention

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"The Woman Who Dared" Sugg
theater, a Kleine feature in five parts.
J. w. owsley is in Oklahoma City
on business.
Second hand goods bought and ex-
changed. f. M, Price. phone 81 42O
Kansas. S-2S-1m
f. o. Clark made a business trip to
Duncan today.
We are now making a complete
showing of fall millinery. Mrs. Ma.
honey, of Bon Ton Millinery, 428
Chickasha Ave. 9-2O.st
Eugenia Perry of Tuttle spent the
weekend in Chickasha
Coming Monday, Oct. 8, "Neer-do-
Well" sugg theater. 1t
Miss Pat Neely attended the fair
yesterday.
Wanted, more teachers and pupils
to trade at Wren Drug Store, 9-22-St
Miss Johnnie Lindsay has accepted
a position at Mrs. Roddys.
Try one of our light lunches. Home
cooked. owl Drug Store. 9-22-3t
r. w. Blair Of Dallas is in the city
on business.
Hot Chocolate with spanked cream
is fine owl Drug Store. 9-22-3t
Victor Brown Of Pauls Valley is
Chickasha visitor
! Don't take chances with your neT
car take it to Barton Bros Garage
and have it polished by an expert
washer. 9-22-3t
Mr. and Mrs B. II. Gadd motored tc
Minco yesterday.
/ guarantee to make old mattresses
as good as new. Prices reasonable
Work called for and delivered. A spe
cialty Of feather mattresses. Phone
36S. w. A. Hurley. 2S-6t
Jim Bradley Of lSl Reno is visiting
his brother, F. p Bradley, Of this city
You will enjoy the wholesome "eats'
we serve. Owl Drug Store. 1928
Miss Wheeler, English teacher a
the 0. C. W., spent Friday and Satur
day at the fair.
WANTED-To sell you flashlight
Wren Drug Co., in business for YOU
health. 1928
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Harrison. whC
have been visiting Mrs. W. H. futile
left this morning for their home il
Amarillo. Texas.
Don't take chances with your new
car, take it to Barton Bros. Garage
r and have it polished by an expert
washer. 9-2-3i
( Mr. and Mrs W. H. Donahue viii
leave this evening for Kansas City tc
! attend the annual convention of the
4 American Pankerrs aasoeiatiOu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-22
SELMA

Selma, December H.-(Special.) )-The big cedar tree, which was contributed by MT. Claughten Johnson for Selmas first com munity tree celebration, will be put in place Friday and the work of wiring and decorating begun.
 Mrs. Benjamin Craig, Jr., chairman of the committe which has made all arrange ments for the celebration, in co-opera- ton with the Selma Times and the city of Selma, reports that the most enthusias- tic support has been accorded her com mittee in their efforts to make the tree a memorable event.
 Mrs. w. c. Ward, chairman of the music committee, has conducted several successful rehearsals. and a beautiful musical programme will be given.
 Two snappy games of basketball will mark the day in athletic circles when the Cornell team will meet Yale and Princeton will match Harvard at the Young Mems Christian association thls afternoon. Keen rivalry between the teams will result in a fast game.
 Selma was filled with students today, returning to their homes for Christmas from Judson college, Southern University and Marion Institute. The "Judson Spe- ciar' reached here at o'clock in the morning in order that connection might be made with all trains leaving Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-22
Special Bargains by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald
Louis Pizitz offers timely sugges- tions for the Christmas shopper

Louis Pizitz offers timely sugges- tions for the Christmas shopper.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb will deliver Edison phonograps on Christmas morn or Christmas eve on request.
 w. o. Broyles, the furniture man, of- fers many sensible things to give mother.
 Ponton & Orr advertise custon, tail ored clothes. built to fit, at $30.
 J Blach & Sons advertise dress clothes and hats and all that goes with dress suit.
 Matthews Electric Supply company tells of their big buy of electrical cooking and heating appliances.
 Jaffe Jewelry company advertise solid gold s5 lavalliers at $2.5o for to- day only.
 McVay Seed & Floral Go. suggest as gifts growing plants and cut flowers
 Porter's-Overcoats warmth without
 weight. SIS, $25 and $50.
 Alabama Grocery company suggests Buffalo Rock with your turkey ant plum pudding Christmas.
 Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. offer many suggestions in furniture as Christ mas gifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-22
ONE ALABAMA BANK IS LISTED AMONG
 HUNDRED LARGEST
All These Show Tremendous Gains, According to the Figures Given Out by
 Comptroller Williams

Washington, December 21,-The first 100 national banks of the country in size, formerly congested in few financial cen ters, but now scattered among 33 cities in p st. tes, increased their resources be- tween the bank calls of September F and November r by s550,OOOOoO, or about 9 per cent.
 In a statement tonight analysing re- turns from the last call, Comptroller Will Hams pointed out that with one exception the resources of the largest hundred in- stitutions are in excess of $2O,OO0O0O each, or more than $2,000,0OO,0O0 altogether. New York state leads the list with 25 out of the 100. Pennsylvania has 16, Missouri &, California and Illinois each, Ohio, Min nesota and Massachusetts each have five; Colorado has 8, Texas, Nebraska, Mary land, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin each have two, and Oklahoma, Alabama, Louisiana, Virginia, Washington, New ter sey and Oregon one each.
 The healthy distribution of the wealth and banking resources of the United States" reads the statement, which has been brought about under the federal re- serve system, is being manifested in many ways.
 Among the hundred largest banks there are ony five which did not show an in- crease. Three of these banks showing re- ductions were located in New York and two in California. The largest reduction shown by any one of the five was less than $2,50O000 The largest percentage of increase was shown by a bank in Texas, which increased more than 33 per cent, or more than $6,000, 000.''
 Outside the central reserve cities prin- cipal increases-more than $5,000,000 each were noted in Dallas, New Orleans, Buff falo, Kansas City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Cleveland, Pittsburg and Bos- ton in the order named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-22
LOSS OF EYE FROM
 4TOY' PISTOL SHOT|
West End Boy Accidentally Shot With Pistol by
 Companion e

The toll of Christmas firearms has begun.
 Jerome V. Allen. the A-year-old son of Courtney Allen, 1922 Almeda avenue, West End, was accidentally shot in the eye last night The injured member was later removed at the Birmingham in- firmary, where he was carried for treatment
 It was another case of an "unIoaded'' pistol and a blank cartridge. Young Allen and another boy of the neighbos- hood were playing with the toy weapon. A supposed blank cartridge was fired and a bullet crashed through the eye of Allen. An ambulance was hastily called, but at the hospital it was found that nothing could be done save re- moval of the eye.
 The weapon was one of the many Christmas toys" sold at prices ranging from 15 cents for single shooters up to 30 cents for the revolvers which shoot six times.
 They are intended only for the use of blank cartridges, but loaded cartridges of .22 calibre may be fired in them Through some error, a loaded cartridge was in the toy pistol when the trigger was pulled. Young Allen paId the penalty with the loss of an eye.
 In an effort to prevent the damage to person and property which is the toll of Christmas firearms and fireworks, the city commission and the police de- partment have issued mandate that no fireworks are to be disharged within the city limits this year. The same applies to firearms. However, large numbers of these blank pistols have been sold indis- crininately to young boys, it is stated
 Courtney Allen, the father of Jerome Allen, is connected with the Dispatch Printing company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-22
WILD SCENES ON STOCK EXCHANGE
 THROUGHOUT DAY
Not Since Northern Pacific Corner in 1901 Has There Been Such
 Selling Panic

New York. December 21.-The stock market today went through the most exciting day in it's history with one exception.
 President Wilson's note to the bel ligerent powers, followed by Secretary Lansing's first explanatory statement of it's intent. were the occasion of frenzied selling, which in scope and volume fairly dwarfed all the opera tions which followed on the peace pro- posals from Germany.
 Prices were slaughtered 10 the ex- tent of ,, 10 and 15 points, and in one ease 33, and the days sales amounted to S.176,0OO shares, a total without precedent since the famous Northern Pacific corner of 1901. The decline was virtually unchecked, only few nominal srallies marking the trading of the final hour.
 WAR BRIDES" START
 The liquidation of the forenoon amounting to more than 1900, 900 shares alone. was confined, as has been the case in the recent operations, to the so-called "war brides" or stocks which might be adversely affected by the declaration of peace, but soon aft CT the publication of Secretary Ians- Ihs statement suggesting that the uhltea States was drawing nearer to the verge of war" rails also began to participate in the decline selling off sharply with losses of from 4 to $ points before the close
 Brokers offices long before the opening were loaded with selling or ders and when the gong on the floor Of the exchange sounded for the trad ing to begin there was a scene of eX- citement such as even veteran traders had not witnessed in many years Brokers surged around the posts of the popular speculative stocks and opening offers were so wide apart that sales of l or points difference oc- cured simultaneously.
 U. S. STEEL LEADS
 The first transactions recorded by the ticker showed losses ranging from to points. United States Steel, which was al the forefront throughout the day, first appeared on the tape with transaction of 50000 shares, repre- senting a Jumping together of numer- ous selling orders at 1041a to 10515, creating a tremendous sensation The trading from then on was furious and tllG SACllcIuSnl 'tHTOuSnOuI the IlIlle was intense Brokers offices were thronged with nervous investors. many of them seeing their accounts fluctuating.
 The private wires of commission houses were choked with selling or ders from all parts of the country dur ing the afternoon trading. The ticker soon fell far behind in recording the sales and none knew at any given mo- ment what the market actually was on the floor of the exchange.
 During the first half hour there were recoveries of from 2 to points, but renewed pressure on steel and other leaders was the signal for another flood of offerings. This weakness con- tinued until noon, subject to occasion al rallies of a point or two and then, after the publication of Secretary Lansing's statement, another selling movement set in, which continued un- til the close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-22
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The third and last performance of the Ensley Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks minstrels was held last night n the Elks' home on Avenue D. before one of the largest audiences that ever wit messed the minstrels given by the Elks. and judging from the generous applause, they thoroughly enjoyed the splendid slow. This is the eighth annual min strel given by the lodge and has proved tO be success all the way through. The proceeds will be distributed among the poor of the Ensley district
 A delegation from the Bessemer E18s lodge attended the performance last night, with view of reproducing the local minstrel entertainment in that city.
 The merchants of Ensley are staying open until late hour at night during this week to give the citizens a chance to do their Christmas shopping. The merchants urged that the shopping be done before the last of the week, so as to avoid the rush.
 The local Southern Express company is receiving something like 300 packages , liquid refreshment" each day for the people of Ensley and vicinity. It is nec- essary for a policeman to be kept on the scene to keep the waiting crowd from obstructing the sidewalk.
 All of the churches of the Ensley dis trict are making plans to- celebrate a White Christmas Sunday afternoon. No church services will be held at the ma jority of the churches Sunday. No Christmas trees will be held at the churches this year, but instead, presents will be brought to the churches for the poor.
 A Christmas pageant, "Bethlehem, :" will be presented by the Church Helpers class of the Shadyside Methodist church at 7:30 o'clock Sunday evening. The story of the birth of Christ will be told in song, each to be Q step in the devel- opment of the story
 The semiannual debate of the four lit- erary societies of the Ensley High school will be held this morning at 11:30 o'clock in the High school auditorium The sub- ject of the debate will be- Resolved, That Congress Should Pass a Law Con- polling Working Men to Receive $500 a Year or Less, and Permitting Others 70 Insure With the Government Against Accident or Sickness" Judge J. C. Carmichael, J. A. Dupuy and M. H. McDowell will judge the debate. The public is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-22
Supreme Court Holds Power
 Company Can Be Sued for Damages From Overflow

Montgomery, December 21.-(Spe-- oial)-If damages have been incurred by the construction of the dam across the Coosa river by the Alabama Power company and each claimant can prove his contentious he may receive 1udg- ment for damages against the Alabama Power company under decision of the supreme court Thursday in the case of W. R, Burnett vs. the Alabama Power company, appealed from the Chiffon circuit court. which was re- versed and returned to the lower court for another trial.
 One of the largest judgments ever brought to the supreme court in 9 suit for damages growing out of an accident was affirmed by the supreme court Thursday when it held that Nan nie Ellison may collect $16,O00 from the Central of Georgia Railway com pany for the death of her husband, who was run over by a train while sitting or standing on the company's tracks in Talladega county. The su- preme court in It's opinion commented on the large judgment but said this was a matter for the jury and as 1t could find no reversible errors Of the Talladega circuit court it would affirm the case.
 Lee Cowart, former state commis- sioner of immigration, who was con- vioted of embedding $50 while holding the public office and sentenced to two years in the penltentiary. appealed to the court of appeals Thursday after noon to grant him another trial In the Montgomery city court. Cowart submitted the case on briefs and no oral arguments were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-22
At the Lyric

Patrons of the Lyric were highly en- tertained last night by the bill offered for the second half of the week and each number was well received by the audi ence. The American Comedy Four proved the hit of the bill.
 The quartet sings well and has spritely line of comedy, barring that attempted by the Willie Boy'' character. They had to respond to several encores.
 A very clever sketch, 1.-TWO Flats we'll staged and cleverly acted, was presented by Woolf and Stewart The girl is a very clever and graceful dancer The act is enc of the best of its kind of the sea- son.
 The four Newsoms offer some new and startling feats in equilibrium, some of them displaying marvellous strength and skill. Dorothy Kenton, the musical girl, plays the banjo well and gets away in fine style with her act.
 The Imperial Troupe of Europe, novelty cyclists, present a basketball contest on wheels which is highly entertaining
 Pathe travel features close the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-22
MESSENGER BOYS
 ARE ENTERTAINED
Manager Stead of Western Union Host at Luncheon
 and at the Lyric

Yesterday and last night were gaia times with messenger boys of the West ern Union telegraph company.
 The night boys were entertained by Manager w. D. Stead at luncheon at the Hillman hotel at 1;90 o'clock and were later carried to the Lyric theatre where they witnessed the afternoon perform ance.
 The day messengers were the guests of Manager Stead at dinner at the Hill- man last night at 7:30 o'clock and wit messed the night performance at the Lyric. At the two events, practically every one of the 50 messenger boys were present.
 Night Supervisor J. c. Low presided at the luncheon yesterday afternoon and made brief talk to the boys. They were addressed by Manager Stead who praised them for their loyalty and for the splendid service they were giving the company and the public.
 Several of the messenger boys were called on by MT Low and they talked in terestingly of their experiences and some of the difficulties that confronted them in carrying out their duties. Among the boys who responded at the luncheon were: Denie Simmons, Percy Hendricks and Herbert Vest.
 At the dinner last night, T. c. Woods, assistant manager, presided NIT. Woods made a short talk to the boys and was followed by Manager Stead. who praised them for their efficient service. The messenger boys who responded with brief talks were: James Elliott. Roy Miller, Bert Terrell and Robert Kay. Following the dinner the boys witnessed the vaudc- vile at the Lyric.
 The affairs yesterday and last night were highly appreciated by the boys and the officials of the company compi- mented them upon the splendid manner in which they deported themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-22
CONST|TUTIONALITY
 OF CONSOLIDATED
 COURT BILL IS UP
Question of Jefferson Coun- tvs Criminal Tribunals Legal Existence Argued
 at Montgomery

Montgomery, December 21-(Spe- cial.) -Constitutionality of the consol- dated court bill. effective January 15, was attacked in the supreme court Thursday by Sydney J. Bowie, John London and Walter S. Brewer, who asked the court to hold that the Jeff ferson criminal court is still in eN- istence and will continue to exercise its functions regardless of the opera ton of the general law. Arguments were made by Mir. Bowie and MT.
 ii support of their contention,
 nta 5ha opposition was represented
 Terry, attorney for the Jeff nty board of revenue The
 ourt took the matter under -., ,.-o.-.o.l. and at the request of at- torneys promised to hand down a de- cision as soon as possible.
 The case reached the supreme court through the action of Chancellor Ben ners in granting an injunction which prevented the Jefferson board of rev enue from paying for stationery which was to be used in transferring cases from the criminal court to the con- solidated court. The injunction was granted at the instance of s. H. Gore. son-in-law of w B. Copeland, clerk of the criminal court, whose office will be abolished if the criminal court ceases to exist
 Attorneys for Mir Gore eontended that the legislature never intended to put the Jefferson criminal court into the consolidated court system and if it did intend to do so it failed be- cause the caption of the law is not broad enough to carry all legislation contained in the body of the bill and violates the section of the state con- stitution which says the effect of the law must be explained in the cap tion.
 Mir. Terry argued that the caption is broad enough, that the legislature did intend to abolish the Jefferson criminal court and that the board of revenue has the right to make the ex- penditure for stationery for the new consolidated court.
 MT. Brewer declared that a decision adversely to them will mean much trouble in Jefferson county, as the new law provides only for 100 jurors at a time which will not be sufficient to handle the work of Jefferson coun- tvs courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-22
Ezra R. Brennan

Troy, December O.-(Special)-Troy was greatly saddened Wednesday by the unexpected death of Hon. Ezra K. Brennan, one of the most prominent at torneys of south Alabama. He was AZ years old and had lived in Troy since boyhood, having moved here from Bull lock, Crenshaw county. with his parents, MT. and Mrs. A. c. Brannen. He was a graduate of the university law school, and had been associated with Hon. w. H. Sanford, Judge l.. r. Gardner and Judge Carmichael. For sometime he has been county solicitor, and was considered one of the abest lawyers in the state. He was a member of the Methodist church, being on the board of stewards. and was also prominent in fraternal circles. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Ida Miller of Eufaula, and by his mother, two brothers, A. c. Brannen of Roanoke and Charles Brannens of Troy. and five sisters, Mrs. John Ogletree of Montgom- cry Mrs Will Lane of Birmingham. Mrs. Frank Wood of Brundidge and Mrs. Fran Youngblood and Miss Saphronis Brannen of Troy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-22
MOBILE ROTARIANS DELAY ENDORSEMENT OF MUSCLE SHOALS
They Hear That Nitrate Plant May Be Located Near Tuscaloosa on
 Warrior River

Mobile, December 21.-(SpeciaL) When the request of the Birmingham Rotary club for an indorsement of Muscle Shoals for the federal nitrate plant was presented to the local Ro- tarians today action was delayed. Uni ted States Engineer w. K. Guthrie at Mobile explained that while it was not generally known there is a possi- bility of a plant being established on the Warrior and nearer to Mobile. He triously for it.
 The matter was referred to com mittee of which Major Guthrie is chairman.