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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
Determined TO Force Prohibition as War
Emergency Measure, Several Plans
Will Be Tried Out
PLEAS OF WHISKEY
INTERESTS UNAYATLING
Many Senators Favor Cutting Out DisIill
ing Of Grains and Say Men Can
Get Work Elsewhere
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, May 15-The fight for
war prohibition has only started in
congress. The drys are determined
to force prohibition as a war emergen-
cy and several bills are awaiting intro
duction.
Tho next effort will be an attempt
to add prohibition clause to the food
conservation bill and failing in this
the drys will offer separate bill, de-
manding prompt action OH it.
Many senators are friendly to a
measure prohibiting the use OF grain
in the manufacture of liquor and are
not moved by the pleas of the liquor
interests that many men will be
thown out of employment if the dis
tilleries and breweries are forced to
shut down. They think there will be
plenty of jobs for men when conscrip-
tion commences.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
PIERROT, THE PRODICAL
AN ARTISTIC SUCCESS

From the point of both interpreta-
ton and pantomimic work the parts
were equally well handled Miss
Francis Hillman in the title role re-
seiyed several curtain calls, the sym
pathetic picture which she drew of the
career of hapless Pierrot was fascinat-
ing.
The dramatic ability displayed by
Miss Winnie Davis, as the wayward
and charming .Phrynette, was a reve-
lation to the audience, as this per
formance concludes her first years
work in expression. Miss Ora Bizzell
as Nine. Pierrot and Miss Mary
Thompson as Pierrot, Sr., were perfect
types in appearance and humanism
characterized their work throughout
the play.
Those who know Miss Bess Flowers
found it difficult to penetrate the
worldly mask of the blase old baron,
with which she so shlfully concealed
her youthful charms; on the other
hand so clever was her work that it
will be difficult to disassociate Miss
Hazel Owsley from the remarkable
motif of the negro butler.
The score was artistically played as
follows: Overture, Miss Lee; act /,
Miss White; act II, Miss Erickson;
act III Miss Drake.
Too much praise can not be given
Miss Davis for her tireless efforts as
an exponent OF the best in her art and
her production of Pierrot. with its cor
dial reception by the public was an
added proof of the wisdom shown by
the directors of o. C. W. in placing
her at the head of this important de-
partment.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
NEW SUITS FILED

The following new suits have recent
ly been filed in the office of Court
Clerk Mrs Watkins; George Cald-
well VS.. Nettie Caldwell, divorce; May
Lenochen, J. c. Lenochen, Eddie Fry
rear, a minor, VS.. S B. Fryrear r. Os-
car Fryrear, by George Hogan, guard
ian, Charles Pittenridge, Emma Mel
ton, DayidsonCase Lumber company
ct al, ejectment suit; State of Oklaho-
ma ex rel Oscar Simpson, county at
torney, VS.. Clyde Hightower, Jake
c. X. Kilker and Sonny
Clark, injunction; Willis HarlSins VS..
Van McPhail, Richard Alexander sE. p.
Kilgore, M. S. Cralle, E. T. Sheegog,
Alliance Trust Co.. corporation, and
Holmes Mortgage Co., corporation,
of lands and recovery Of
moneys; Matilda Hentchel, (Mrs.
Thomas Pllllins, st. Joseph, Mich)
VS.. John j. Ballard, appeal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
Forty or More Automobiles Wanted by
Farm BureauOfficers 10 Greet Boosters
from Metropolis

Everybody in Chickasha is expected
to turn out tomorrow to give the ST.
Louis boosters a royal welcome. The
train containing one hundred live bust
ness men from st. Louis will reach
here over the Frisco at AIS o'clock
and they are to be met by at least for
ty automobiles with one or preferably
two local people in each car. 1t is
desired that these cars should be dec
Grated if possible.
The st. Louis delegation win remain
in Chickasha for an hour and viii be
shown the city in cars. Therefore it
is most important that these cars be
on hand.
Volunteer Cars.
The following citizens have already
volunteered to supply autos on this oc-
casion but at least ten more are re-
quired: William Inman, Ed F. Johns,
A. ]. Hallum. George II. Evans. J. w
Kayser, c. II. Caneman, T. II. Dwyer
R. F. Thweatt. L. c. Hutson, F. L.
sIusher, Jim Terrell, Elmer Terrell
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15

With Russia Inactive Germany
Prepares Master BloU For
Foes on Western Fighting Front
Only One Day for Registration
War Department Announces

The absentee will be told how to reg.
lister and a registration card will be
filled out. This card must be mailed
by the absentee in time to reach the
registrar of his home precinct by reg
istration day. The clerk to whom the
absentee applies is not empowered to
issue the absentee a registration Ger.
tificate. This is issued by the regis
trar in his home precinct.
For the Sick.
Persons too sick to present them.
selves for registration must send
competent person to the county or
city clerk on the sixth day after the
date of the presidents proclamation.
The clerk will give instructions for
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
Large Audience Delighted With PrOduc-
lion of Great PanIOmimic Sensation
at 0. c. W. Last Night
(By Arnold Lampe.)

The number and variety Of the pro-
ductions presented by the department
OF dramatic art at o. c. w during the
year is undeniable testimony to its
magnificent growth under the direc-
tion of Miss Davis, its efficient head.
1t is difficult where each production
reaches so high standard Of excel
lence both in style and matter, to Sc
lect one more than another for special
praise, but perhaps the story Of Pier
rot, the Prodigal as told in pantomime
last night was the years crowning
effort.
The story itself, in which music and
the silent drama unite to charm, is a
wonderful French character study with
a special appeal at this time and its
Interpretation by first and second year
pupils displayed a comprehension of
the classic drama far beyond that us
ually attained by students of this ad-
vancement
The accompanying music is exqui-
sitely written. eloquent, and is inher-
emily French The interest of the
large audience was aroused by the
first strains of the overture and devel-
oped in intensity with the introduction
of the various motifs, until the stirring
martial music which concluded the
tone narrative called forth an expires.
sion Of patriotic enthusiasm.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
JUVENILE CASES

The juvenile cases will come up for
trial before Judge Davenport tomor-
row.
One is that Of Edward FryreaI and
Earl Begley. Tuttle boys, on the
charge Of chicken thefts. The other
is that Of Cecil Glover, Chickasha
youth, for breaking into the residence
of Fl. J. Griffin, a charge filed yester-
day afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
COuferees Write in Draft Bill Amendment
Authorizing Volunteer Force With
Roosevelt al Head
WILSON MAY VETO BILL
AS NOW AGREED UPON
America Cannot Help Allies if Present
DiIatOry Tactics Continue in Con-
gess With War in Progress
BY United Press.

by united Fress.
Washington, May l5.-After short
conference this morning the senate
and house conferees wrote into the Sc
lective service army bill an amend
ment authorizing the president to
arise volunteer force of which it is
designed to give Col. Roosevelt the
leadership.
The conferees will report agreement
in both houses today and it is expect
ed that both bodies will quickly concur
in the report. The measure should be
ready to go before the president for
his signature or veto tomorrow, unless
there is an unexpected hitch
1t is known that the general staff Of
the army advises thai no action be
taken in regard to volunteer force
until the selective draft is in effect
The president today decided to ap-
ply the whip to congress. His close
advisers say he is out of patience with
the dilatory methods on war legisla-
ton which the administration has de-
cided must be put through in order
that America may aid the allies. The
first step to speed up matters at the
capitol will be a series of conferences
with the leaders Of both parties The
president is not expected to mince
words in his talks with the leaders.
The navy department today called
tho congressional leaders into confer
ence on the inactivity Of congress in
holding up bills affecting navy pre-.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
O. c. w. Senior Preparatory
Program to Be Giuen Tonight

Instead of tomorrow night as erro-
neously announced, the following
splendid program will be rendered to-
night at the o. C. W. auditorium by
the Senior Preparatory class to which
the public is cordially invited, the en-
tertainment to be Tree and beginning
at $3.50 o'clock:
Piano, The Witches Flight. (Rus.
sell), Margaret Bates and Gladys Lew
Is.
Address, Gladys Mason.
Vocal, (a) A Plant, (Mary II
Brown; Cb) The Tanager, MARY T
.salter); Elma Ahrens.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
FREE RUSSIA WARNED
OF CERMANY'S DESIGNS

Soldiers council.
The Workmen and Soldiers execu.
tive committee have formed CON-
mission to negotiate with the provis-
ional government in regard to form
in ga coalition government They will
also consider Russias foreign policy,
peace as soon as possible, the right of
all nations to work out their own des.
TIMES and the characterization Of the
army iA order to reinforce the mill
tary strength of the nation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
Local Frisco
Division Is
MOved Here

The local division Of the ST. Louis
and San Francisco railroad between
Oklahoma City and Snyder has been
moved from Lawton to Chickasha
This move will affect about ten fam
lilies Those of this number who do
not go to the Snyder division will be
transferred to this city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
TERRIFIC WARFARE TO BE
WACED BY DRYS in SENATE
Ten NelU Elks
lUin Be Made
on OnWedneSday

Ten live aspirants to the honors Of
Elkdom will be initiated by the local
Elks at their regular meeting ON We'd
nesday night This is the first class
of the year and among the candidates
is Mayor Coffman. After the ceremo.
ny light lunch will be served.
Sixty new members were added to
the local body last year, forty-five Of
these being by initiation and fifteen by
reinstatement.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
Chronicles. Bess Harris.

l. Chronicles. Bess Harris.
II. Chronicles, Lorene Raibourn.
Violin, Der Sohn der Haide, Okeler
Bela), Jessie Morton.
Glass Poem, composed for class Of
II by Miss Wheeler), Ruth Castle.
Piano, The Witches Dance, (Mac.
DowelD. Gladys Mason.
Presentation of Mantle, Bernice
Hawley, president Of IT,.
Response. Olive Robertson, presi
dent of Is.
Quartet, (a) Peggy, (Neidlinger) /;
Oh Mighty Lake a Rose, (Nevin) !;
Ruth GoOdholm, Rebecca Armstrong,
Lorene Raibourn, Bernice Hawley,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
JAPANESE TEA BY
PREPARATORY CLASS

The members OF the Senior Prepar-
atory class at the o. c. w. will give a
most charming Japanese tea from to
6 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in
the room of Miss Frances Davis, head
of the expression department at the
college. The ladies of Chickasha are
cordially invited to be present and de-
lightful entertainment will be furnish
ed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
FARM BUREAU VISITORS

Daniel ODonnell, Des Moines, la. on
way to Cement oil fields; Guy Buser,
w. E. Smith, Robt. Wheeler, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Lyle, Roy c. Smith, Brad
ley John L. Smith, Bradley, Fred
Kreutz, E. H. Winder, Dutton, and ].
E. Payne, Frisco agricultural agent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
Citizens Of Prescribed Ages Should Res
pend Promptly on Day Set by Presi-
dent to Escape Penalty
REGISTRARS HAVE NO
POWER TO EXCUSE
Rivalry Among States for Honor Of Max
ing First Complete Registration
Returns
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, May 15-The war de-
partment today made the following
announcement regarding the registra-
tion Of citizens liable to draft;
"The war department wishes to i'm
press upon the people that there is
only one day for registration. All
males between the designated ages
must register on the day set. The fact
that five days are allowed for the
placing Of the necessary blank forms
in the hands of registrars appears to
have misIed some writer's. One day
only-the day fixed in the presidents
proclamation-Awil be devoted to reg
istration.
"The war department is gratified
by the spontaneous offers of uncom-
pensated assistance in carrying out
the work of registration.
A Patriotic Family.
zone father in offering to serve as
registrar writes: 4 have two sons in
the guard and one in the regular army
but | want to do my own little bit
This is typical of hundreds of letters
All such offers properly should be
made to the governors who are the
heads Of the registration machinery Of
their respective states.
Only Legal Excuses.
y 'It should be clearly understood that
no male resident Of the U. S. between
the designated ages is excused from
registration unless he is already in
the military or naval service of the U.
S.. that is, a member Of the regular
army or navy, the marine corps, coast
guard service or that part Of the ma
tional guard now actually in the fed
eral service.
Registration is a necessary prelim-
mary to the later process of selection.
No Power to Excuse
at is useless to ask registrars to
excuse any one from registration.
The registrar has no such powers. No
one can suspend the laws requiring an
TO registrar.
No Room for SIackers.
ut is important that all shall un-
derstand the significance of registra-
lion and it is hoped that the day will
be approached in the spirit with
which the government has appointed
It. Democracy is its essence. No one
can absent himself, nor can the we'll
to-do man hire another to represent
him on the occasion. The country's
manhood viii present itself on this
day and by so doing will say in effect:
Here am ]. Take me-
Rivalry Among States.
"Not only has the individual citizen
ry Of the country made remarkable
response to the registration call. but
the states through their official heads
have indicated such zeal that there is
great rivalry among some Of the COM
for the honor Of making
the first complete registration returns.
For Travelling men.
Many questions are asked daily at
the war department concerning the
registration of travelling men and 9th
er absentees. On the sixth day after
the date OF the presidents proclama-
tion anyone subject to registration
who expects to be absent from his
home on registration day should go To-
the clerk of the county where he may
be staying. If he is in a city of over
thirty thousand population. the city
clerk is the official to whom to apply,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
Giant Ship Baltic, However, Twice Es-
capes From Attacks Of German Sub
marine and Arrives Safely

By United Press. 1N
New York, May 15.-Ninety lives
were lost on April "a in the torpedoing
of the liner Abosso, according to the
stories told BY passengers arriving
here from Europe today.
No warning was given previous to
the attack on the vessel it is stated.
Forty-six passengers and forty-four of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
CHICKASHA WILL EXTEND
GLAD HAND TO ST. LOUIS

Buie & Wallace, J. D, chastain. James
Flatau, J. r. Abercrombie. o. Coffman.
Roy Smith, Harry Brownson, Charles
Phillips. Jim Dillon, William Reinhei-
mer. Lee Olive. Z. f. Wren. W. C. Bull
lard, l. A. Bone, Howard Hampton and
William II. Donanue.
Reception Committee.
The reception committee appointed
to receive the visitors at the train will
consist OF r. H. Dwyer. William In.
man. ]. d. Buie, William Reinheimer,
r. F. Thweatt, NJ. Z. Humphrey. o.
Coffman, George Barefoot, Judge F.
M. Bailey. Judge F. E. Riddle. Judge
win Linn and j. D. Carmichael.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
ELECT DWYER
TO REPRESENT THEM

Thomas H. Dwyer, president Of the
Chickasha National bank. was elected
delegate today by local bankers to at.
tend the meeting Of the bankers Of
the eleventh district at Kansas City.
He leaves tonight for that place.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
Citizens Of New Republic Told Not to Be
Blinded to Movement TO Destroy
Country
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Petrograd May 15--A powerful ap-
peal TO the Russian soldiers not to be
blinded to the fact that Germany is
seeking the destruction of free Russia
was issued today by the Workmen and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
= + + = I. + . T. + +4 = 4 . =
WEATHER elsewhere

2 Western Union reports re. 1
+ ceived at s a. m. today: 4
+ North Texas, generally I
+ clear, temperature SO. 1
) Central Texas, generally
+ clear, temperature Sc. !
j. East Texas, generally clear, I
+ temperature 61 !
+ Gulf Coast, generally clear, I
= temperature co. 4
+ West Texas, generally clear, 1
+ temperature 55. !
+ Arkansas, generally clear, I
! temperature So. 4
+ Louisiana, generally clear, !
+ temperature IS. :
+ Oklahoma, generally clear, !
+ temperature Sc. 4
g , = = T. 4 4 = a. Il 4 a A 4 I,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
NINETY LIVES LOST WHEN
LINER Is TORPEDOED

the crew were lost. British patrol
vessels We're summoned by wireless
and they picked up the survivors.
A torpedo that was fired by Ger
man submarine at the White tar liner
Baltic on April 19, missed the giant
ship by ten feet, according to other
passengers arriving here today. This
was the second attack on the vessel
in two days, both being fruitless.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15

Gen. Petan Heads French Army.
BY United Press.
Paris, May l5.-General Petain has
been named as generalissino OF the
French armies, assuming the supreme
command Of the French armies in the
field. General Foch, the hero of the
battle of the Marne. was appointed to
succeed Petain as chief Of staff.
The German forces launched heavy
attack near Bouvelle today. following
q violent artillery hombardment. the
official statement announced today.
Heavy fighting In various other sec
tions Of the front Is also reported.
The attacks Of the enemy were cneck.
ed by the machine gun fire OF ths
French, the statement declares.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
Kaiser May Now With Safety Withdraw
Half Million Men From Tisl While
TeulOn and Russ Fralernize
----------
GERMANY AGAIN
ACTIVE IN FRANCE
f--s
Chancellor Won HelIweg viii Direct New
Appeal to Russia in Hope Of
Hating Eastern Foe
BY United Press.

BY United PresA
Washington, May 15.--Members Of
the general army staff of America be-
lieve that Germany is planning the
greatest offensive she has yet under
taken. It is thought that the Teutons
are arranging to hurl the largest force
es yet used against the western front
Russia being practically eliminated as
q military factor for the time being.
The troops of the central powers
and the Russians are reported to be
fraternizing on the eastern front. 1t
is figured that Germany will be able to
withdraw half d million men from the
eastern theater OF war to aid in an at
tack on the French and English on
the western front. Il appears that the
Germans are proceeding ON the theo-
gy that they Gun garry on their propa-
eanda work in Russia by not fighting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
British RepuIse Attacks.

BY United Press.
London, May i5.--VioIent German
attacks against portions Of the Hin
denburg line that are held by the Brit
ish near BulIecourt were repulsed to.
day, according to Marshal Haig's re-
tContinued on Page Four)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15
CONFEREES FAVOR TEDDY AS LEADER OF VOLUNTEERS
GERMANY PREPARES FOR OVERP0WERINC OFFENSIVE
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMM MMMMMMMMMMMM
WILSON WILL APPLY LASH
TO CONGRESS FOR LAWS
IN COUNTRY'S DEFENSE.

paredness The department wants a
measure empowering the navy to seize
private vessels that are need for the
defense of the country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15

sHoRTYs TRIAL
Shorty Fletcher viii probably be
tried tomorrow on the old charge Of
assault with intent to kill
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-15

You will find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-14
Joy Riding Must Be Cut Out
or GoUernment VIII Force 1t

not yet contemplated so ! understand
but you can see that it is the only al
tentative for the refusal of the auto
mobile ownerf cooperate and make
the necessary luntary sacrifices.
/ 1T is generally estimated and con-
ceded that one-half Of the gasoline
used in the United States Zone billion
two hundred and fifty million gallons)
is used in pleasure riding In my opin-
ion, a judicious use Of the automobile
for this purpose will cut this amount of
gasoline in half, which would mean the
saving Of more than a million gallons
each day in the year
"By a real economic use Of gasoline,
we can save not only enough to supply
the United States with sufficient for
it's war needs. but also enough for the
needs of the allies Hrere are few
suggestions as to how the latter say
ings may be made:
Don't allow your gasoline engine to
run idle-if every automobile in the
United States saved pint week, it
would amount to 100000 gallons per
week, or enough to run 10000 aero
planes one day
Gasoline is generally used in gar
ages for cleaning, when kerosene is
really better. 1t is estimated that 5S.-
500 gallons Of gasoline are wasted per
day that could readily be saved.
"Leaky carburetors cause losses. Of
ten one finds his tank nearly empty
in the morning on this account Form
the habit of shutting off the gasoline
at the tank 1t is difficult to estimate
the loss from this leakage but it will
be generally conceded that one-half
pint lost in such manner in a week by
each carburetor is low At this rate,
however. waste Of S1.AOO gallons per
day is noted.
''In motor, by judlcious regulation
Of the gasoline relative to the amount
of air. greater power and economy Of
fuel can be obtained If but oiie-tenth
Of one per cent Increase in efficiency
is obtained 1870 gallons OF gasoline
will be saved each day.
"This general warning does not mean
that automobile owners should lay up
their cars and it does not mean that
anyone should change his mind about
purchasing car. but it does mean that
everyone must be thoughtful and Judi
cious in the use Of them IN other
words If the man with the car can be
impressed with his duty. and act ac-
cordingly. then there will be no prob
lem. for the United states Is blessed
with wonderful supply OF gasoline,