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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
sTRAYED OR proLEN
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Box Of clothes Saturday
night, between Verden and Anadarko.
Return to Farm Bureau or phone me
at my expense. Reward 0. c. Coop.
er. 13-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15

Fort Worth LivestoeIe.
Fort Worth, Tex Aug. 1l.-Cattle--
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15

$500 sq444 >
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
NATIONAL LEAGUE

- - .
How They Stand Today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
instruction for sunrns,.,-.

Instruction Tor women sufraGists
viii be given January 2s TO February
: 1T suffrage headquarters, in tho Com
mcrciaI Building, under tho auspices Of
the National American Woman Suf-
fraRe Association. Glasses VIII he held
in both the mornings and afternoons
-: the FIVE days during which the
school will he in session. Students
may enroll at once. with Miss Adele
Clark. at headquarters. without charge,
but visitors To single class meetings
viii be charged AN admittance fec.
The classes will be woman suffrage
history, taught BY Mrs. Justinia Lea
witt Wilson: public speaking and pub
!icity. Mrs. 4. 4. cotnani; organization
and parliamentary law. Miss Anne
Doughty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07

ton Of thanks and appreciation for
cuba's action and Senator Overmans
service.
Both houses held morning and af-
ternoon sessions, and the Senate this
afternoon conaigned TO the unfavorab BILE
calendar a Washington County bill to
change the county seat from Plymouth
to Roper. Big delegations were here
and appeared at a committee hearing
before this action. which ends the cf-
fort. was taken.
The joint committee on arrange
mcnts for the Inauguration of Gov
or-Elcct Beckett. Senator Person
aud Representative Pegram chairmen.
is making preparations as rapidly as
possible. The exercises will be in the
city auditorium. The Agricultural and
Mechanical College cadets and band
will act as honor guard and big
Philadelphia band probably will be
here for special music. The innusu-
raj ball will he q brilliant feature.
luncheon and reception also arc being
arranged by the Raleigh Chamber of
Commerce and other local 'organiza-
tons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY
OF LOCAL Passionate
REV. William H. Rob~rt.on TO Make
Statement of Achievements mt RAN
dolph street Church.

IN celebration 81 the thirteenth an
nivcrsary OF Rev. w. l.. Robertson n
pastor Of Randolph Street Baplis;
church. the choir will render special
music at the service AT IL o'clock this
morning, Mr.. Robertson Will make a
statement OF the achievements OF the
past thirteen years and Roy. W. Thor
burn Clark. pastor % Fulton BAPTIST
Church and a colleHc-inatc OF Mr..
Robertson. wll deliver an address.
The committee which arranged tn.
program consist; OF Mrs. w. o. Cond-
rey. chairman. Mrs. 4. NJ. Wood. 7.
II. Collier aud John J. Mitchell.
M:. Robertson came TO Richmond
from Calvary Eap,is; Church, Balti-
more. and preached his first sermon AS
pastor of Randolph street Church on
the hrst Sunda: in January. 1904. since
;hat iino he has baptized 33i persons
and received 6iS new members into
thc church. The membership OF TIE
church ~ present il one-third larger
than II was thirteen years ago, and the
enrolment Of the sunday school. now
100. il double what IL Was then. Du-
ring Mr.. Robertson's pastorato "a debt
OF $1,000 on the church has been paid.
and Il fund Of more than $1,000 has
been raised toward building ncw
church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
LEGISLATURE AT RALEIGH I
HURRYlNG BILLS THROUGH !
Measures Must He DjspoAcd or by
Tuesdny to Nuke wa. for Con-
stitutfOnai Amendment
Special to The Times Dispatch

Especial to The Times Dispatch
RALEIGH. y. g.. January 6.-The
calendars in both the House and the
Senate arc we'll up. as all bills that
are speeding ahead of the constitu-
tional amendments either are through
their readings i'll both houses and in
process of enrolment for ratification.
or. In the case Of roll-cali bills, await
ing second or third reading in ono o,
the other house. All must be cleared
from the Legislative mill by Tuesday
and duly ratified. There arc more than
500 OF them.
The only Statewide bill offered to-
day came in the Senate from Senator
Alien. Of Wayne. to provide for indie
terminate sentences for convicts IN
this STATE.
Senator Poliock offered a resolution
TO reimburse Judge ". NJ. Bond $500
expenses incurred i'm Investigating tho
lynchinE of Joe Black in Lenoir There
was objection by Senator Little. of
Arson. to immediate passage. and il
went to committee.
The Senate heard Governor CraiE's
message on the withdr;t wal of the Gu
ban bond suit and adopted 4 resolu-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
Produces Growth
mtheHun1anBody
University Of California Scicn-
lists Isolate Tethclin for
First Time.
Thy Associated Press.1

BERKELEY. CAL. January e.
scientists at the University Of Cali
fornia have discovered the substance
that produces growth in the human
body, it was announced to-day. Tethe-
lin is what they call H. I, is located
in the pituitary body at the base OF
the brain, and by retardins or accel-
Grating it's functions. il may be pos
sible, according to the Berkeley scien-
lists. to control the stature Of human
beings.
Announcement of the discovery was
made By Dr. T. b. Robertson. professor
Of biochc mistry, who said that he had
succeeded in isolatins tcthelin, and that
he believed it was the first time in the
history of biological science tina. IL had
been done.
DR.. Robertson said that his expert
ments covered a period of four years.
and that the ultimate Importance OF
the discoveries made by him and his
associates could not be estimated at
this time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
CHAMBERLAIN MAKES PLEA
FOR UNIVERSAL SERVICE
only Why 10 Prevent United States be-
Ing delegated to Position of
China, lie Says.
by Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, January 6.-k tho
United states does not want to be
relegatcd to the position Of China
among the nations. training must
begin at once OF the young men be-
tween the ages OF eighteen and twenty
one under a compulsory military scrv-
ice law, according 10 Senator Cham
hcrlain. chairman Of tho Committee on
Military Afars. The Senator adj
dressed meeting or tho Republican
Club here to-day. his subject being
Shall the United states Adopt Com
pulsory Military Scryicc"'
Henry Ford. who had been invited
10 address the club WAS unable to at
tend, but sent telegram saying he
was ''strcnuously opposed TO any kind
OF military service" 1--WE should lay
the foundation." Mr.. Ford wired. "foi
all countries TO lay down their arms
and abandon warfare
AN army or navy is tool for the
protection Of misguided, inefficient, de-
structive Wall Street. and every ore
OF those who gamble. speculate and
manipulate with the wealth provided
By honest inquiry" Mr.. Fords tele-
gram added.
Oswald 4. Willard, who also was a
speaker a, the meeting. declared that
the purpose OF universal service is
not 10 turn out workers. but TO turn
out killers"
Compulsory training, he protested
would reduce all men 10 the same level
;,nd rob individuals OF the right to
think for themselves. Mr.. Willard also
protested against the army tendency
TO form cliaues" and what he charac-
tcrized as .ihe unfairness toward ne
gro troops that are not allowed to
have commissioned officers OF their own
race
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
MUCH HIGHER MERIT MARK
MADE IN TARGET PRACTICE
Navy Department Compares This
Winters EAnct Scores With That
OF Previous Years,
IR a,.o,.l.thl :

b. Associated Press
WASHINGTON January 6.--Thc
Navy Department abandoned to-day its
traditional policy Of secrecy concern.
ing turs t-practice details. and COM
pairing this winters exact scores in
short-range battle practice with pre-
vious years showed q much higher
merit mark than formerly. In deter
mining tho merit mark tho speed Of
firing is considered
The average merit mark OF ships in
1861. was 52.0o2 against a mark o,
2?.l5S III 1ali-15. The new ships. Ne
Haua and Oklahoma, averaged 1876
The Texas made high score. with n
mark of 1854 The Vermont was low
with 2o.5'i. 'rhe fourteen-inch .i5-
caAber guns Of the ships of tho Texas
class fired Isl shots. and made "0i
hits this winter as against IS hits
out OF 10 shots in 1914. The twelve
inch, .5-calibcr guns OF the Arkansas
class made l0i hits out of 1877, as
against 1915 out OF l4l. The twelve
inch, .4o-ctiiber. made 50 per cent hits
as against g2.S per cent
The high sets Of gun pointers on
each Of the sixteen battlcships cnumc-
rated arc credited with twelve perfect
scores.
The standing Of ships arc now made
a part of the record OF their com
nandors
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
SIR F. w. BORDEN DEAD
Was Ministrr OF Militia and Defense In
tsI.nurlcr Administration From
1905 Until IDff.
lBy A.Ao,l-tel rrc.s. /

OTTAWA. ONT. January Sir
Frederick Wiliian i:ordcn. VINO was
Minister Of M.,,ia md Defense in tho
Laurtcr administration from its form
alton III 1896 until its defeat at the
general elections in 1911. il dead &C.
cording TO dispatch received here
today from Canning. Nova Scotia.
Sir Frederick. a physician by pro-
fcsaion. served as AN array surgeon.
and WAS credited with circeEt organ
i2ation Of the Canadian troops which
fought in South Africa. where his son.
Lieutenant Harold l.. Borden. was
killed in action. sir Frederick Was
born III CORVALLIS. y. s. in lSl1.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
WILLIAMS TO SPEAK
Railroad Secretary OF international Y,
NJ. L. 4. VIII Address Colored
Association This Afternoon.

H. O. Williams. of New York. rail-
road secretary OF the International
Young Mons Christian Association.
will speak on Investments at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon at tho Fifth
Street Colored Baptist Church, under
the auspices OF the colored Young
Mems Christian Association. There
will be special music. directed by Pro-
lessor Henry B. Burrell
y memorial service for the late w.
A. Piunton, a secretary of the Inter
national Young Mems Christian Also
citation. will be hold at 1870 o'clock
this afternoon at the Third African
Methodist Episcopal Bethel Church.
Rev. NJ. L. Davis. D. d. Will speak.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
BILL CARRIES S2e,O00,OO0
Rivers and ITnrbors Approprin lion
Measure VIII Be Reported to
House This Week.
Thy Associated Press.

y
w WASHINGTON. d. q. January 6.-The
rivers and harbors appropriation bill,
carrying s29,00o.000 for work on new
projects, virtually has been complete ted
and will be reported TO the House next
week.
The items for new improvements,
which willy ultimately cost approXi.
matcly $4,000. 900. include So70,ooo for
Norfolk harbor total cost AUTHORIZED,
sl.ll4.o00); Congarec River. s. C.. $50.
geo uotal cost. sl0O.00o); Charleston.
:. e., harbor $4,000 Cotal cost, Sl4o..
oco); Savannah. Ga, harbor. $4,000
,total cost. s1.a20, 5oO); Brunswick, "a.
haraor. $4,000 total cost, S5l0,oOo)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
CATCHES FIRST WINTER FLY
Miss Catherine brennan, of New York,
Wins Prize offered for Its
Capture.
By Associated Press.l

NEW YORK. January 6.--Throush
the capture of the first winter ny OF
the year, Miss Catherine Brennan, of
this city. not only has prevented the
potential existence OF about billion
flies next summer. but has won a prize
offered by Edward Hatch, Jr., chair
man Of the Merchants Association
committee OIL pollution. In submitting
the fy Miss Brennan made ailidavits
that she had found 1t under the kitchen
table in her home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
E.ten.,ye soc,nl work Rcnor,es

Under tho direction of the social
workers Of the Nurses Settlement.
thirty six clubs for boys and girls
were maintained in 1916. The work
ers also conducted a gymnasium and
indoor playground under the direction
of one OF the city's trained workers
1T 1920 West Cary Street. \ total of
$50 children were enrolled on the lists
OF the clubs and the gymnasium. The
social workers made 800 visits to the
poor In December.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
Farming. Increased.

Estimated earnings OF the Southern
Railway Company for the fourth week
of December aggregated Sa.235.S01, as
compared with s2.030.sil for the same
week OF last year, showing All increase
of S204.ss0, according to figures made
public yesterday by Comptroller 4. H..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
DOESN'T BELIEVE Ryan
HAS PERMANENTLY QUIT
Auditor Moore Says lie Will Not Re.
nOuncc citizenship to rs
cape Taxation.
DEFENDS SEGREGATION SYSTEM
Fund Paid By Ryan, IL Banked,
Would Yield More Interest Than
Sum He Formerly Paid Under Old
State Tax System.

Champion OF the new Tax system
that he Is. state Auditor Moore re-
fuses TO share in the belief that Thomas
Fortuna Ryan. the Nelson County mil
lionairc. has permanently given mp
his Virginia citizenship for the sake
Of avoiding the States tax on in
tangible property and saving II few
paliry dollars.
Mr. Moore is a member Of the State
Tax Board and took "a prominent part
IN shaping tho tax system tina, is to-
day on Nirginia's statute books.
II don't believe for "a moncn, that
air Ryan intends to leave tho state
Of Virginia. said Mr.. Moore. yesterday.
He is "a native of this state. has taken
deep personal interest in its af-
fairs. has contributed literally from
his own means 10 the schools and
roads Of Nelson County. has built q
nagnif"cn; cathedral in Richrhond and
contributed 10 charities III this city.
aud IL is not reasonable To assume
that lie will rcuouncc his citizenship
IN the State which has been in every
Way so close Ia him.
III Mr.. Ryan chooses to transfer his
residence to Washington or TO some
other city for short period. IL is
his privilege as !, man OF large means
10 do 20. lie has done 80 before. lie
did not become citizen Of Virginia
until 1900. feel sure that his tenn
only short DURATION
REGARD SEGHEGATIoN
SYSTEM As on TRIAL
Mr.. Ryans recent notification To
the Commissioner OF revenue Of Nell
son County that he has transferred his
reSidence 10 Warrington caused a stir
in circles where the segregation sys-
tom of taxation Is SIN regarded as on
trial : The charge WAS renewed that
the heavy hand tho new system LAYS
on Intangible property coupled with
it's inIuisitorial machinery viii drive
move was pointed 10 as proof Of the
charge
ciaiHpiona Of tho rcr system were
prompt TO reply that no system or
taxation II based on equity which en-
couragea whoi' ale ta%-dodgiiiS auI
produced figures TO show that MIR
Tyan's removal from the state viii not
mean an actual loss in tax revenues
as compared with the tax paid by him
on his IntanE !bies prio; To the inaugu-
ration of the new system, since tho
states total annual income from that
source prior 10 1915 was sa.510-about
one-third what the state would re-
'cive annually In interest IL II bank
cd tho s236. Gao which MIR. Ryan paid
up last yea IN back taxes under The
limited assessment act
II think the segregation system and
It's rate on irtansiblcs arc proper and
equitable said sir. Moore. rounding
out his, views on the Ryan case and
! don't believe amy rich men will per-
mapcin% leave Virginia because Of
their operation"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
Chiffon PLANS FIGHT
VIII Carry TO senate Contest He Has
BcEun In West Virginia Courts
over Election of Sutherland.
INV As.oriotod proe.l

WASHINGTON, January 6.-Senator
Chiffon issued statement to-day de-
clarinS he expects TO carry 10 the SEN
ate the contest he has begun i'm the
West Virginia courts over the election
OF Howard Sutherland. Republican, 10
succeed him. lie said lie was not en-
gagged in Sensational business" but
expected the revelations to follow
would startlc the people
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
ADLER TRIES TO END LIFE
tshnssin OF Premier stuergkh of Aus.
tria Attempts TO HanH Him
self in His Cell.
tBy Associated FreYs.l

LONDON, January 6.-Dr. Friedrich
Adler. who tassassinatcd Premier
Stucrgkh. OF Austria, has attempted to
hang himself in his cell. according TO Il
Reuter- dispatch from Amsterdam. quot
ing the Kreuz Zcitung, Of Vienna Dr.
Adler was cut down in time to save
his life, but the incident may possibly
delay his trial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
Local Temperature.


II noon temperature. ........... 81
T.. NJ. temperature ............. %
MaNimum temperature to l.. NJ. %
Minimum temperature to i. NJ. 10
Mean temperature IS
Normal temperature ......... IS
Excess in temperature. ......... 10
Deficiency In temperature since
March ................ 81
uary 1853 go 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
.Accent. Cnm DO Mcsthnmnton.

Rev. James q Gibson. rector of tn,
Church OF ting Rcdcemcr. Bryn Mawr
Pa, has accepted a call To st. stephen
Episcopal Church Westhampton. [,
succeed i;cv. Thomas Hubert Jones
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
Local italnfa!I.

Rainfall last twcntyfour hours. Trace
deficiency in rainfall since March
i .l..... .337
Excess i'll rainfall since january
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
The Weather
ny U. y. Weather bureau,

EOrecnsf, Virginia
Probably fair Sun
day aud JIOudny. not
much change In tenn
peraturc.
NOrtI, Carolina
Fair weather md
moderate tcTnpcrn-
ture Sunday and
Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07
kURRkX's
3I7 East Broad.
The New Spring
Suits for Women
Now Ready

We have just received from
the most prominent New York
makers an initial lot OF new
Spring Suits, showing the
trend Of fashion for the COM.
ing spring of 1917.
You, will note that bright
and alluring colors will pre-.
dominate in the new suits for
spring, with coats that are
about the same length, many
of which are cut in the popular
nobby Norfolk style. Skirts
are full flaring, pleatcd at the
waists and have belts, somc
4 WITH pockets.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-07

Local observations at p. VI.
Temperature. a; humidity. IS: wind
direction, southeast: wind velocity. 5
miles: weather. clear
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
Mclaughlin To Try Again
-:I:- AZ :f:- -:I:- -:II:-
Tennis Crack After Title

OS ANGELES. Feb. 12.-Maurice
Mclaughlin is apparently prepar-
- ing TO wind up his career as a
national tennis ngure-possibly in a
blaze Of glory and possibly not. But
at any rate, he is in training FOR what
undoubtedly will be his last national
tournament
The United States Lawn Tennis as
sociation will soon hold its annual
meetings, and all indications point
toward the delegates voting to sustain
the ruling Of the executive committee
in barring the comet" from amateur
tournaments
The door will be open for his rein
sta tement-at least il is pretty sure 10
be. even though the delegates do up
hold the new amateur rule. But his
reinstatement can come only on one
condition-that he give up his sporting
goods business
Not only would he have to give
mp his business, but he would be
forced TO appear before L. :. L. T.
A. which would judge the evil
deuce. majority vote would be
necessary for the reEaining of his
amateur status.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
CHARGES CONCERTED PLAN
TO PUT UP BREAD PRICES

Washington. Q. g. Feb. 13.-CharS.
ing a concerted effort to put UP the
price OF bread. representative Rainey
Of Illinois. in a letter today TO the
federal trade commission and tie de-
partment Of agriculture, which have
been directed by president Wilson 70
investigate the high cost OF foods. sug-
gests that certain men be called to
testify as 70 what they know about the
matter These men are:
Paul Schulze. Chicago baker: :. ?.
Mcdonald Of Memphis. and J. II Bell.
Of Chicago. president and secretary,
respectively. Of the National Master
Bakers association: John Lind. OF Min
neapolis. attorney for the wheat mil
lers and the editor Of The Modern Mil
Ter. of St Louis
7 suggest calling these men," said
Mr. Rainey, because at the convention
OF the Master Bakers in Salt Lake city,
last August, Mr.. Mcdonald announced
q nation wide move would be inau-
gurated at once. both by advertising
and publicity. 10 educate the public to
q ten cent loaf Sure enough, the
first announcement to that effect was
made by the Schulze Baking company.
OF Chicago, a short time after the con-
yenliOn."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
Billy Miske Is Real Star
IL -:l:- -:II:- -:II:- -:T:-
Laughs Beat Out a K. O..

when plenty Of matches were in the
Citing.
! Miske's consistent showing around
New York. particularly the two bat
: ties with Jack Dillon in which he was
| popularity accorded the victories. have
/ done much to tablish him as one OF
the good drawing cards Of the game.
| Miske has not been picking any lemons
as his opponents, either. There are few
/ better men than Moha. Dillon. Levin
/ sky, Gunboat Smith and Weinert, all
OF whom he has trimmed II is doubt
ful II Aiiske would have much Of a
show with Fred Fulton and he is not
looking for a fight outside of mis- class.
Miske himself bIamer rheumR-
fiSm for the fact that his showing
until recently was not such to
attract much attention. He Ind
the disease in his hips and at
tncks would seize him at the most
inOpportune times. Suddenly the
attacks ceased and MiSke began TO
find himself SO from a fighter
who was paid only $50 for his first
bout in New York he has developed
into one who gets around $1,000
when he steps into the ring.
Miske, perhaps, is the first fighter
TO blame u laugh for the fact that he
did not knock out an appon - L. and he
admits he did not discover &c. until he
got TO eliminating over things in his
dressing room after the scrap.
II was in his second fight with Bat
round, and Miske had the Battler in a
bad way, and realized il when they
clinched and he found LevinsiIy weak
and holding on.
The gong rang for the tenth.
Miskc tore across the ring and
LeyiDsky clfnched. Suddenly the
latter hogan 10 laugh and he
WINS still cbortIinE when they
broke and Miske bored in agnin.
When he DROPPED his hands beca use
he was laughing so ha~d he had me
guessing" said Miske. II thought per-
haqs something was wrong with what
little clothes I had on. ] thought I
was the goat because the spectators
were laughing. too. First thing ] knew
7 was gigglinE and laughing, too. I
didn't know what II was about and I
felt like a darned fool. but I didn't
want a Joke going around and J was
too slow 10 see it. So 1 let Bat laugh |
his way through that round and then
the fight was over.
Then Bat laughed on the square !
and ! knew he had made a boob OF |
me. But never again The next guy
that laughs when he is in a ring with
me Is going TO find me doing my best
to smear that laugh all over his face"