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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
.SIZEMORE GETS
HIMSELF INTO
COUNTY JAIL
Two Other Defendants on Whisksy
Charges Freed by Jury; One Con
Tossing to Having Whisksy

Emmett Sizemore is in jail today en-
tering upon thirty day sentence and
win pay $50 fine because he chose
to place himself there and not because
he was certain Of conviction in the
opinion Of his friends.
He had been accused Of having intox
icants in his possession and his case
came up yesterday afternoon in the
county court. He had been represented
by b. M. Woody who IS now in the Off
GERS training camp in Texas In the
absence Of an attorney he made no de.
Tense and when asked by Judge Daven-
port whether he was guilty or not gull
ty unhesitatingly answered guilty with.
out making any qualifying statement
as his friends believe to be true, that
he had the alcohol stored in his trunk
in his barber shop for the manufacture
Of BARRIERS supplies. The whiskey
found there he declared privately to
be for his personal use
Sizemore, who was out on bond, ap-
peared at the county jail this morning
and demanded admittance He got in
all right and a few siours afterwards
his friends, some Of whom had also
boen his bondsmen, we're trying to Of
feet his release.
In contrast with this action was the
experience Of Marion Hill, who was
charged with having been caught at
Alex with alcohol in his possession.
Hill admitted having whiskey but no
alcohol and the jury turned him loose.
Jake Hightower was tried on the
charge of selling intoxicants. The jury
was evidently not impressed with the
evidence against him and freed the ne
gro.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
CHICKASHA RESTS ON STRONG
CASE MADE IN FIGHT FOR THE
BIG MILITARY CANTONMENT 7

the camp are resting easy in tie con
viction that they have done all that is
possible to present the claims in the
most attractive manner, without resort
ing to fiction The information com
piled for the army men was prepared
by Chickasha men who might be con
sidered experts in their lines, giving
the data an official tone In Mr. Muir
ray and Mr. Colby, who we're the only
members of the local committee to go
to San Antonio, everyone feels sure
that Chickasha's interests will be well
taken care Of
a telegram from r. w Murray re-
ceived by F. L Susher this afternoon,
stated that Chickasha's claims for "a
big army cantonmenr are being pre-
sented to the commission Of army Of
ficers today at Fort Sam Houston.
This would indicate that the army com
mission. referred to in a previous tee-
gram, had returned from Austin
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
WILL NOT MAKE
SEPARATE PEACE AND
ARGENTINE READYTO GO
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Stockholm, Sept. 25-"R Russia will
not make a separate peace but it is
impossible to say how far the Russian
army will 60 in resisting the enemy.
This is the opinion Of Charles r.
Crane. an American business man and
one Of the commissioners to Russia
who reached Stockholm from Petro-
grad today
Chaos exists in Russia and it is ex-
tremely difficult to draw facts from
the confused situation or to make
prophesies in view of rapidly changing
condition, One cannot tell today what
may happen tomorrow"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
BEN BROOKS AND LYNN
ROSE NOW IN FRANCE

That two Chckasha boys are now
somewhere in France" Is the belief Of
relatives m this city following the re-.
ceipt Of message by Mrs. Ben Brooks
from Ben Brooke and Lynn Rose. The
best information obtainable concerning
the sending point OF the message is
that It came from IAN army post The
message stated that they had arrived
safely and were feeling fine. Prior to
this, the last word received was from
Governors Island n. Y. in which IL
was stated that the body Of troops with
which they were connected had orders
to break camp the following morning,
with no destination named
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25

Broom corn and hogs have been a
material source of revenue during the
past few days, for farmers residing
near Chickasha Prices have been
good. thus swelling the bank accounts
Of producers to point which would
not have been attainable a year ago, es-
pecially with hogs.
Three carloads Of porkers We're sent
out last week by A. s. White. These
brought in the neighborhood Of $4,000
a car which was reaped by nearby far
mers. Yesterday another car was sent
out by Mr.. White The toppy price for
first class animals is l71a cents in
Chickasha. stock hogs bringing from
j to l6 cents a pound.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
Germans Sustain Families Of Strikers
in Order to Prevent Them from
Returning 10 Work
AMERICAN BELLIES
ARE GERMANS DUPES
Former Ambassador Won BemstOrf Gave
Swell Affairs in Washington With
Walters as Spies
BY United Press,

BY United Press
Buenos Aires Sept. 25.-Argentine
is paralyzed by a general strike which
has tied up all her railroads has cut
all telegraphic communications and
threatens to cause famine IN scores
ofcrties.
It IS learned on high authority that
Germans are paying the expenses Of
many of the strikers in order g pre-
vent their return to work
Today 10000 men are out. Govern
ment representatives are strenuously
endeayoring to settle the strikes. Agi-
tators. however, are attempting to pro.
long the railway strikes.
Buenos Aires is without milk and
the electric light plants are being oper-
ated by sailors and soldiers Food
prices have scared to unheard of pric-
es. The strikers have cut the cables
ana direct communication with New
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25

Under date of September % George
Haskell a Chickasha boy who went
from here with the second installment
OF drafted men, writes as follows from
Camp Travis, San Antonio:
The boys arrived in Camp Travis all
well except one and after he ate his
first, meal he was all right.
All the boys thank the Red Cross
girls for their little gift, the comfort
bag. The girl that gave me my little
comfort bag, | wish her all the luck in
the world.
There was one little gift in there
that / sure appreciated and that was
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
COMPULSORY
ATTENDANCE
FOR GUARDS

Capt. Van Valkenburg Of the home
guard announced this morning that the
guard will meet tonight at the drill
grounds, Sixth street and Chickasha
avenue. In addition to the interest
that has teen manifested in the organ.
izaticn of late. compulsory attend.
ance clause has been added, which
combination is expected to bring out a
full attendance Officers request that
all members be present promptly at
1880.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25

PRESIDENT WILSON SIGNS II IL BILLION WAR BILL
Grady County Boys Mix 1t"
With Ell Reno; None Hurt

a pipe and package Of Prince Albert
God help her and comfort her.
/ wish all the people in Chickasha
the best Of luck There was a bad
scrap in our bunch. Some Of the boys
got some booze" and got in tight
with the lei Reno men but we landed
in camp without man hurt.
The boys also thank the Oklahoma
National bank for their little gift, the
little pocket book and pencil
This is all for this time
George Haskell,
Company j, 357th Infantry.
Camp Travis, San Antonio, Texas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
DWYER'S VICTIM HOVERS
BETWEEN LIFE ANDDEATH
Boy Burglar Less Than Sixteen Years Age But He and Pal Said av
Confessed to Three Burgladss Committed n Chickasha

report from the Chickasha hospit-
al this morning stated that the condi-
ton Of Harry Bartlett, the youth who
received a wound from the pistol OF
Officer Sammy Dwyer. is serious. An
operation was performed and it was
discovered that internal hemorrhages
had occurred 1t is believed that the
chances for his recovery are against
him.
Officer Dwyer stated yesterday eve
ming that both Bartlett and Smith had
confessed to the robbery Of three uore
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
$4,000 MEN WALK OUT IN
ALL INDUSTRIES LEAVING
FAMINE IN MANY CITIES
ycrk has been severed.
Telegraphic communication with
London is the only means of communi-
cation remaining.
American 0upes.
BY United rrvss.


Washington. Sept. 20 Beautiful so
ciety women we're Won Bernstorff's un-
conscious aids in gathering inside in
formation into Americas affairs. EN-
ployes Of the German embassy during
the day were waiter spies at night for
Germany These facts were learned
from an authoritative source.
Count Won Berntsorff vas a social
lion in both Washington and New York.
lie gathered much diplomatic gossip
from society women. He made numer-
GUS trips to New York where he held
mysterious conferences and, it is as
suned, met men who we're aiding the
German propaganda.
Secretary Lansing indicated that a
new series OF disclosures on Germa-
ny's work would be made soon
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
Tinepiece GiUen
to MOtOrnlar1

James G. Orrell, who is now serving
in the national army viii have a re-
membrance of Chickasha friends to
take with him to somewhere in
France" Mr. Orrell was one of the
Oldest employees Of the Chickasha
Street Railway company where he
served as motorman for a number Of
years Knowing that every real sol
dier must have wrist watch as a very
important part OF his equipment, the
employees OF the company presented
Alotorman OrreN with such a timepece
as a token Of respect and friendship.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
II 1-2 Billion
War ReUenue
Bill NOlO LalU

BY United Press
Washington. Sept 25.-The eleven
and half million Dollars bond meas
ure is now a law
The president signed the bin late last
night, the White House announced to
day
This measure is the largest war cred
1t ever authorized at one time It
raises four billion dollars for new loans
to the allies at four per cent
The bill also provides for the cash
payment Of the Danish West Indies
the Alaskan railway the Panama canal
and naval construction
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
HELD
$500 BOND

Major Moore. a Chickasha youth, was
arraigned in Judge Moore's court today
for the stabbing of Hollis Cannon a
young married man from Maysville
and was remanded to Jail in default Of
$4,000 bond Ilis preliminary examina
tion is set for Thursday
Cannon's condition is said to be crit
ical The knife wound extened sever
al inches across the abdomen and an
other vertical slash is said'to have sew
cred two short ribs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
JOY RIDE
COSTS $26

Because Bryant Simpson, q youth
from Ninnekah, went on a JOY ride to
Lawton when J. Il. Mutz Of that place
engaged him to bring his automobile
to the garage in Chickasha, he was ar
rested on charge Of grand larceny.
Simpson had returned the car to
Mutz before the officers found him and
when he was brought to Chickasha the
matter wa sscttled by the ioyrider pay
ing $40 for the use Of the car ana court
costs amounting to Si6.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25

houses in the city Smith has been
turned over to the county authorities.
Sheriff Bailey received another tele-
gram from Bartlett's mother this morn-
ing from Pittsburg. Pa asking as to
the extent Of her sons injuries, wheth-
er or not he was in condition to be
moved and stating that he was less
than Is years Of age. The telegram
follows: Keep me informed Of Har-
ry's condition VIII he recover? Can
he be sent home? He is not 16 years
OF age
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
TRIAL OF JONESFAMIL YAND
I.W. W. CASES AT ENID BRING
STARTLING DISCLOSURES
Union Had Planned 10 Dynamite Railroad
Bridges and Step Auto TIayel
With I.W.WSHikeinJuIy

Enid, Okla, Sept 25 The Working
Class Union had planned to dynamite
railroad bridges demoish telegraph
and telephone wires, stop automobile
highway travel, Kill government Off
GERS and poison wells. according TO tes-
timony given IN the federal court BY
government witnesses today
The l. w. W and kindred organiza-
tions throughout the country had
planned an uprising for July "a.
The conviction is expected Of several
leaders who are being tried in connec.
tion with the Jones family uprising
and for resisting draft
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
100000 Men Ready.

BY United Press.
London, Sept 25-The Argentine
minister to Berlin cabIed Buenos
Aires officials today that the German
government is certain to fulfill its
promises, according to a special agen-
cy dispatch.
High Argentine officials state the
Argentine republic is ready to dispatch
100000 men fully equipped except as
to artillery to Europe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
MARRp

a musicale which was given al the
home of Mrs Edna r. Watkins last
night was interrupted by a marriage
ceremony which was performed by
Judge Moore. The contracting parties
were Forest Maranyille and Miss Ma
rie Simler Of verden who applied at
Mrs. Watkins home for a license late
in the evening.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
EXTRA 25C TON ASKED
BY MINERS WOULD BE
Tackled ON PRICE
by United Press

by United Press
Washington, Sept, %, A Joint con
ference Of bltuminous operators and
miners opened today. portending an IN
crease OF twenty-five cents per ton on
soft coal to the consumer and wage
increases to 6OO00 miners.
John White, president Of the miners
union, and Fuel Administrators Gar
field are leaders in the conference.
Operators are willing to grant the
wage increase provided the govern
ment allows them to increase the price
to the consumer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
Broom Corn and Hogs are Big
Money Makers With Hogs
at $4,000 Car and Corn $500

A carload of broom corn was sent out
Of Chickasha, II tons and 1900 pounds
going to the Thomas Lyons company
and sold by William Ritterbusch Of
Chickasha for $500 Four tons we're
sold to Bell and Thomas by four far
mers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
MICHAELIS
WATCHED BY
DIPLOMATS

BY United Press
London, Sept, 25.-Interest in diplo-
matte circles is centered on how far
Germany's desire for peace viii be
shown BY Chancellor Michaelis in his
speech in. the reichstag, which is sche-
duled to be delivered tomorrow
Michaelis is expected to make his
second speech since he succeeded von
Hollweg.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
MARINE CORPS NEEDS

The marine corps is urgently in need
Of tailors, cobblers, horseshoers. cooks
anr bakers, all Of whom receive extra
pay Any one desiring information re-
garding this branch Of the service may
obtain it by communicating with Post.
master Barefoot at the Chickasha post
office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
NO MoRE NorEa

By United Press
Washington, Sept 25.-The vatican
wiz scrd verbal replies to the Berlin
and Vienna peace notes, according to
cables received at Rome today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
LSTEAMER
BLOWN UP;
A MYSTERY
By United Pres,

BY United Press
Richmond, Calf, Sept 25 Two
were killed and two fatally injured
when Standard Oil steamer explod-
'ed at the wharf today The cause Of
the explosion is unknown Police and
company officials are investigating
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
VICTORY FOR
COTTON GINNERS
BY United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, Sept 25.-The inter
state commerce commission has sus-
pended until March 2S the increased
freight rates on cottonseed cake, meal
and hulls from Oklahoma points to
thirty destinations in Texas
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
EERGusoN VorE

BY United Press.
Austin, Tex. Sept. 25.-The senate
at noon today postponed the vote on
the Ferguson Impeachment Judgment
until 1 o'clock this afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
10000 seamen Strike.

BY United Press.
Chicago Sept 25.-Ten thousand
members of the Lake Seamens union
voted to strike today. The vote which
is being sent in by mail is declared to
be almost unanimous in favor of the
strike
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
No senate Probe.

I by United Press.
Washington, Sept. 25.-There will be
no senatorial probe into the Bernstorff
exposures, eladers announced today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25
Killed in Air Raid.

3y United Press.
London Sept 25.-Fifteen killed and
seventy injured is the official estimate
Of the casualties resulting from a Ger
man air raid engaged in by both zeppe-
Inns and aeroplanes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25

You will find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-25

The Latest News BY
Wire Daily from the
u. P. Association.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-16
- = -
kECSAUQUA.

The Ruthean society of the NJ. F.,
church met at the home of Mrs. NJ. p.
Wolford Wednesday afternoon. About
sixty were present
The, formal opening of the library
TOOK place Tuesday afternoon and was
followed by social in the evening.
Miss Amy Cheney, principal of the
high school has resigned her position
and will go accompanied by her moth
or. to Toxic. Japan. to visit her sister
Miss Alice who has been doing mis-
Slonary work there for over year.
They will he gone for the greater part
Of year. On the way to the coast thew
Will visit at Council Bluffs and also at
Los Angeles, and expect to sail March
Deputy Treasurer Chas Miller and
Wife will occupy Mrs. Cheney's resi-
dence during their absence
Mrs. Eva w. Robinson entered on her
duties as county recorder the second of
January
Mrs. Julia B. McKibben returned on
Wednesday by way of Burlington, to
her home in Chicago, after visiting her
sister Mrs. Cheney. She expects to at
tend wedding of a friend while in
Burlington.
w. B. Newbold and family returned
last Friday from a two weeks visit in
Florida
Mrs. Kate Parrot and son BRYANT will
go soon to Florida to spend the win
ter
Joe Jacobs of Stockport has been ap-
pointed steward Of the county farm to
take the place of B. F. Roberts who has
resigned. Mrs. Jacobs was the Steward
for number Of years
The infant child Of Debert umphrey
has been very i'll with pneumonia but is
little better today
Elwood Anderson who was quite sick
the first Of the week is now able to re-
turn to his work
Mr.. Whiting, the new station agent,
moved his family to Keosauqua this
week and is now occupying the
Schreckengost house near the depot
ReV. Behrens Of the NJ. E. church Is
assisting in the meetings at Mt. Zion.
Miss Mary Bell and Roscoe McNa-
mar were united in marriage at the
home of the bride Dec. 81. They took
the evening train for Denver. The bride
is the second daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. S. Bell. They will make their home
at Cantril where the groom is employ
ed.
Miss Genevieve Mr. Seley of Columbia.
MO, was elected principal of the high
school to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Miss Amy Cheney. She
10 a 81 adudle oi the missouri state
University at Columbia. She will begin
her work here at the beginning of the
second semester. January %.
The keosauqua high school debating
team. composed of Janet Morris. Keo
Vance and Monte Saunderson went to
OttumWa Friday for a debating contest
with the Ottun1wa high school They
were accompanied by Professor Clar-
son and few high school students.
Cephas Williams and family of this
place expect to locate at Mesa, Ariz in
the near future
At the meeting of the board OF super.
visors last week the county official pa
pers were to be chosen. The Keosauqua
Republican was selected. The other is
yet to be decided upon. The Farming
News Republican had the next largest
list of subscribers but one of the rival
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-16
EDDYVlLLE.

The Missionary society of the Con-
gregational church was very pleasantly
entertained Thursday afternoon at the
church. The hostesses were Mrs. f. NJ.
Epperson. Mrs. Ida Weber, Mrs.
Chas. Tenant and Mrs. J. s. Craft. A
program consisting of readings and
musical numbers was given. A letter
from Mrs. Martin Of Grinne1l who was
formerly active in the Missionary So
ciety at Eddyville, was read and her
many friends were pleased with her
words OF encouragement and cheer.
After a social hour refreshments were
served
Miss Jennie Vance who has been Wis
ting the past six weeks with her aunt
Mrs. c. G. Palmer. left Thursday for her
home at Soldier Grove, Wis.
Lee Warner of Abba was calling on
friends here Thursday.
Rev. A. S. Kilburn of New Hampshire
has accepted a call to become patsor
of the Congregational church at Eddy
vile and expects to be in Eddyville
about February /.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-16
MOST LEGISLATORS
ARE REAL AMERICANS

Dies Moines, Jan. 15.-Peter J. Kiln
er, state representative from Craw-
ford county, is the only member OF the
37th Iowa, general assembly born in
Germany He landed in Denison, Iowa,
at the age of five years and has lived
there ever since Klinker is a grad
uate of the state university in both
liberal arts and the law department.
Very few foreign born citizens are
members Of the legislature this year,
w. A. Mooty, Of Grundy Center and
VIM. Stuart, of Armstrong, both hail
from Ireland Oddly, each has lived
in Iowa thirty-seven years. although
Mooty is 81 and Stuart 65 years Of
age.
In Norway were born Lauritz M.
Enger, of DEBORAH, and Lars o. Wig
dahl, of Ruthven. respectively sena-
tor and representative. Wigdahl has
the distinction of being the only min
lister in the thirty-seventh general as
sembly.
The only other foreign born mem
bers are Senators John R. Price, of
Abba from South Wales and Alfred
Wendstrand, representative from Es-
sex born in Sweden.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-16
NEW SERIAL TO
BEGIN TUESDAY
ALICE DEViNE. A TALE OF LOVE
AND MYSTERY, is NEXT
COURIER OFFERING,

DO you want to read something "dif-
ferent' in the line of romance? Are
you little bit tired of the cut and
dried stuff that makes up the bulk of
literary effort these days? If So. then
get ready to read the new serial story
that Will make its initial appearance
in The Courier next Tuesday, January
70. Alice Devine is the name of the
book and its author is Edger Jep-
son. whose latest work is an improve
ment even over his Pollyooly, The Ter
rlble Twins and The Intervening Lady,
all books that proved good sellers.
Alice Devine is a tale of love and
mystery. 1t is the kind of story that
thrills and holds the reader and it
leaves no bad tastes lingering with the
reader. 1t is one OF those peculiar
stories that appeal to more than one
class of readers. If you start it. you
are bound to finish il. because it will
bewitch you at the very start. Fur
thermore. it will hold your interest
clear to the end