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Evening star., 1917-01-11
HOUSE WILL ACT
OND. c. DRY BILL
Fears of Prohibitionists That
Measure Might Die in Com
.. mittee AIIayed..
BOTH SIDES ARE LINING UP

Although there was no definite de-
yelopment on District prohibition in
the House of Representatives today,
both sides of the question prepared to
line up for the long expected settle
ment.
1t was learned that the District COM
mittee of the House may be expected
to take up the question forty-eight
hours after the conclusion of hearings
on the Lewis bill for federal owner
ship of telephones within the District
of Columbia.
This statement puts at rest the fear
of the prohibitionists that deliberate
attempt would be made to permit the
measure to die of inaction in the Dis
trict committee.
Reported 12 to 8 "Wet."
The District committee stands IL to 9
wet" according to the opinion of sew
eral veteran members of the House.
while the rules committee is believed
to be to dry" as far as the Dis
trict is concerned.
This knowledge being in the hands
of managers on both sides of the bat
tie. the "wets" will endeavor to keep
tee charged with legislation for the
District; while the "drys" will insist
on a special resolution from the rules
committee to make the Sheppard bill
privileged matter on the floor of the
House, calling for almost immediate
action.
On the other hand. there is senti-
ment in the House that the District
committee should have chance with
the Sheppard bill.
No Attempt to Railroad" Bill.
The House probably will not look
with favor on any attempt to rush the
Sheppard bill headlong to the House
floor before the District committee has
what is considered fair chance to
consider it, Now that it is probable
the District committee will take up
the Sheppard bill as it's next piece of
business. indications are plentiful that
no attempt is to be made to kill the
bill through inaction.
Hearings may be held on the bill before
the District committee. No definite
several members of the House today
suggested that inasmuch as he matter
had not been the subject of public
hearing before the District committee
for long time the advocates of the
several sides of the question, including
the referendum question. might be al
lowed chance to present their views.
II also was suggested that prohibi-
tionists might hurt their cause by ham,
mering at the rules committee too
strongly.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
No Increase in Dollars Value.

'It matters not whether an increase in
expense of servant industries is brought
about by strike. by agreement. by law
or by tariff, the expense will rest as
heavily upon the farmer, for every dol
lar. no matter about its source or its
motive, has in it the same number Of
cents. b, .e.r
1.-The remedy which I then\ suggested
and now repeat was a twelve-cent mini
mum loan on cotton and a, protective
tariff on other farm products.
1.-The increase in cost of farming is all
ready upon US and it is not within the
power of the farmer to escape it. He can
only hope to Offset it by increasing the
price of his crops
while twenty-cent cotton and two dol
lar wheat may be able to bear this billion
dollar burden, normal prices cannot stand
it. These high prices on farm products
we know, are temporary, while the in
crease in expenses mentioned is per
Inanent
Evening star., 1917-01-11
COST OF FARMING.
RATED AS BURDEN
Henry N. Pope Says Pro-
ducer's Only Hope Is in High
er Price for Crops.
GIVES OUT A STATEMENT

Increasing the price of his crops is
the only hope of the American farmer
to beat the present high cost of farm
ing" according to Henry N. Pope. pres
ident of the Association of State Farm
ers' Union. which has headquarters in
Fort Worth, Tex. From that city Mr..
Pope has given out the following state-
ment:
During the past ninety days there
has been at least a billion dollars per
annum added to the expense of farming
through an increase in wages of those
engaged in industrial pursuits" stated
Mr.. Pope. This gigantic increase
reaches the farmer as the outcome of
an increase in wages of approximately
two billion dollars per annum to labor
engaged in handling products from the
producer to the consumer. and it is fair
to estimate that the farmer will have
to stand half of it, If indeed all of 1T
will not reach the soil in due course Of
events. The total corporation pay ron
of the nation approximates $25,0O0.0OO,-
600 per annum, and the increase in
most of the important concerns ranges
from 10 to 25 per cent
Evening star., 1917-01-11
Volume of Farm Products.

'The gross value of the products of the
farm. ranch and orchard in the United
States Is ten billion dollars per annum.
The federal Agricultural Department ac-
credits those who own and operate farms
with receiving s1.47 per day for their
labor and 4 per cent on capital invested.
To add to the expense Of farming another
billion dollars per annum will reduce
labor on farms 20 cents, or to $1.27 per
day, unless some means are provided for
permanently increasing the price of farm
products corresponding amount. The
profits which the farmer made out of high
prices for the present crops have been
wrested from him by an increase in the
expense Of farming. The best that can
be said of the farmers prosperity is that
it is loaned to him, and the money will
be paid back before another twelve
months roll around, and the fa'mer can
depend upon it, he will pay usury upon
the loan.
anticipating that this avalanche Of ex-
pense would be hurled upon the farmers,
| protested against the Adamson law,
which was the first increase OF large pro-
portions publicly proposed, and also
sounded a warning against increasing the
expense of all industry looking to the
farmer for reimbursement until we were
given such assistance from government
as would enable us to bear the burden At
that time | suggested that it would take
the nations wheat crop to satisfy this
movement to increase wages. and my
prophecy has more than come true and
the end is not yet.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
SC --- 1Oc
COLONEL O'NETLL
ADDRESSES CEMENT
HOME GUARD MEET

Col. Thomas ]. O'Neill went to Ce-
ment last night where he made an
address to a large gathering, the oc-
casion being the completion Of an
organization Of home guards and the
closing Of the preliminary prepara-
tions for the Red Cross campaign
which will begin netx Monday
The people Of Cement have a home
guard organization of seventy mem
bers Colonel O'Neil said. "The peo-
pie in that community are very much
enthused over the war situation and
a great interest has been aroused
in the Red Cross campaign Mr. Con-
rad of Cement has been named as
first lieutenant by the governor and
will have charge Of the Cement unit
of home guards" said Col O'Neill
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
THE NEW BREAD

Yes, on Dec. 10th. we begin bak-
ing under a Bakers Government Il
cense. This is indeed good news to
us. We are to be shown how to
make a good loaf at less cost Uncle
Sam expects us 10 live from our bus
mess Just as always. This war hits
everybody from the millionaire man
ufacturer to the little bakeshop
around the corner. We are proud to
do our bit and have a hand in the
biggest job of the whole feeding
the world That's what is coming to
America the big bread basket for
all the nations. Under government
regulations we shall make only two
sized loaves-the 16 OF. and "a OF.
The price is left to us-and this we
can not determine until we have
made few hakings by way Of ex-
pertinent We shall continue our
wheatless Wednesdays as usual-and
don't think you have to observe that
day only for we make some wheat
less bread and cakes every day,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
ALL-NICHT
HIKE PLAN
OF SCOUTS


Last night at the city hall there
was large and enthusiastic attend
ance Of Boy Scouts Many plans for
the winters work We're disclosed BY
the seoutmaster and an were enthu-
siastically and voelferously received
The possibili a larger service in
the great -lonal war enterprises
was brought to the attention Of the
troop which pledged itself to the war
service.
An all-night "hike7 during the holi-
day week was planned and a commit
tee appointed to arrange for it, To
DAY the scouts are assisting the Red
Cross workers in the membership
drive campaign. The distribution Of
circulars in every house of the city
is duty assigned them. The scouts
reei the Importance Of the war SER
vice and are anxious to do their
bit" when the call is made
Seven boys passed their tenderfoot
examinations and took the Boy Scout
oath. A scout scribe was elected,
George Livermore being the success
ful candidate. The scouts will meet
every Friday night at the city hall,
All parents should continue their sup
port of the scout movement.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
TO HAVE
OPPORTUNITY HEAR
GREATEST READER

One of the many advantages of liv-
ing in a college town is the opportu-
nifty to hear great entertainers, EN-
ployed for the benefit Of the students,
At o. c. W. next Wednesday night,
December 49, the people of Chicka
sha are to have the privilege Of hear
ing the greatest reader in America,
Miss Edith Coburn Noyes of Boston
who will give a program Of short sto
ries and poems.
The expression department under
whose auspices Miss Noyes will ap-
pear has been at no small pains to
engage her and no one who appreci-
ates a true artistic should miss this
chance to hear one of the greatest of
today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
1Oc--2Oc

Coming Monday Thou Shalt Not
Steal" a Fox feature with Virginia
Pearson Also one OF those corking
2-reel Fox comedies.
Coming Wednesday, THE Zeppe-
Inns Last Raid" a powerful war dra-
ma produced by Thos Ince. contain
ing an overwhelming procession Of
smashing situations including the
zeppelin in action the inner work
ings OF the mighty air monster, etc.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO
TAKE A BUSINESS COURSE

Don't wait until the first Of January
to enroll.
If you enroll now you can be clas-
sified and youll get a good start on
your course, enabling you to take
care Of yourself the first of the term
while we are busy organizing new
classes, etc, The college building
will be open all during the holidays
attended by one Of the teachers, and
those who wish may have access e.
the study rooms. You no doubt would
finish your course a month sooner by
taking advantage Of this suggestion
Enroll today
CHICKASHA BUSINESS COLLEGE
1896
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15

Mr. Kennison, who recently sold
his farm, is today having a sale and
expects o leave tomorrow for Ken
tucky. which is his native state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
FEATURE HOUSE
CUGG
~ THEATRE wVv
TONIGHT

"HEARST-pATHE NEWS"
Showing weekly review Of an ere
latest war news and other current
events.
THE SEVEN PEARLS"
The tenth episode Of this popular
Pathe serial featuring Mollie King
and Creighton Hale.
Extra Special today-Extra
"OH, DoCTOR!"
Fatty Arbuckle
Ia his latest 2.reel Paramount com
edy Only those with a deepseated
ingrown crouch that's too festered to
be operated upon. will fail to get their
moneys worth out of this picture
alone A 80 minute scream.
Vaudeville.
BONITA & DEXTER
Two girls and a piano.
PRICES TO-DAY
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
EXPRESSION LESSONS

Private lessons by term or month.
Special coach lessons $100 each.
Special public speaking class for
high school boys only win be organ
ized if desired for Saturday mornings
from to 8.
Studio 1908 s. 7th street. Phone 542,
MRS. A. b. MORGAN,
Ueader) aud Teacher OF Expression
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
CHICKASHA IRON WORKS

Foundry, machine shops, black
smith, boiler works, automobile re-
pairing. and cast iron and aluminium
Welding.
Our foundry is in charge OF Mr..
John Dicks. first class moulder.
The blacksmith work is in charge
Of Mr. J. W. Branson, who is able to
turn out anything in Tie blacksmith
line
Our boiler works is in charge of
Millard Hicks and we bar nothing in
this line
j. w. Minuer is in charge Of our
machine shop and is a first class ma.
chinist
In our automobile department we
have Mr. John Scott.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15

Big variety show today
UNIVERSAL WEEKLY NEWS
Showing 19 interesting subjects
right up to now
Pearl White in
"THE FATAL RING"
2-Reels--2
This chapter is entitled "The Peril
Gus Plunge" Il is thriller from
start to finish.
VIM. Franey in
WATER on THE BRAIN"
It's a Nestor comedy Enuf sed.
Music by Blackstone Algulre
Monday. "The Lash Of Our Power"
It's a Bluebird
Tuesday, VIM. S. Hart "Volce on
tn ewire
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
COUNTY
PHYSICIANS ON
MEDICAL BOARD

Governor Williams. yesterday com
pleted the appointment of physicians
and surgeons who will serve in con
nection with the QUESTIONABLE and in
giving physical examinations to the
men who are called in the future for
the draft. Those who have been APP
pointed in Grady county are j. G.
Ambrister, chairman; A. B. Leeds.
secretary; W. H. Livermore. w H.
Cook NJ j. Bledsoe, ~ G. Boon, n.
H. williams.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15

+ Western Union reports re- :
: ceiyed at a. nj. today:
; North Texas, generally
! clear, temperature 26. :
+ Central Texas, generally +.
: cloudy, temperature 81. .
+ East Texas, generally cloudy, .
+ temperature %. .
; Gulf Coast, generally cloudy, .
temperature AZ. .
3 West Texas, generally clear, !
; temperature 20. .
+ Arkansas, generally clear, I
= temperature H. I
+ Louisiana, generally clear, Z
+ temperature 27. !
+ Oklahoma, generally clear, !
+ temperature 20. 4
= = = : + = j. i. J. 4. : + !. 1
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
- - -
EI.DON

Miss Esther Willard left Wednesday
for Chicago. where she Will join her
brother. Frank. who has been visiting
in Jonesville. Wis. and together they
will spend few days in Chicago.
Miss Louise Murray returned home,
Tuesday evening after spending the
winter in Ell Paso, Texas with Mr., and
Mrs. VIM James.
Mrs. Fred Lutz is sick with the
humps this week.
Mrs. Delbert ellis of Peru, ILL.,. ar
rived Tuesday evening for a visit at
the parental Alice Weist home.
Miss Julia May Wellman, only
daughter Of MI and Mrs. ]. Frank
Wellman of Ottumwa and John Arthur
Baldwin of Selma were united in mar
riage Tuesday. May Is at high noon,
at the Christian church in Ottumwa.
Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin will be at home
to their many friends after June ! in
Selma.
Naomi circle. P. N. G's met in regu.
lar session at the home OF Mrs. Agnes
Hughes Tuesday. May Is. A pleasant
time was enjoyed by all. delicious
two course lunch was served by the
hostess assisted by Mrs. Grace Cart
wright. Winners in the contest were
Mesdames Louise Burns and Estella
Stroud.
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poUDs LEANDo

Mrs George Denning and daughter
were shopping in Ottumwa Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Cooper and son
attended the funeral Of relative in
Ottumwa Sunday.
DR.. T. D. Rambc Of Chillicothe was
called to the bedside OF his sister Mrs.
J. NJ. Parsons who is seriously i'll at
this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Crawford and
daughter of Moberly Mo. were over
Sunday guests at the home OF his sis
ctr Mrs. r. J. Mcclure.
Ploroman and Mrs GLADYS Lewis were
in Ottumwa shopping Monday.
Jim Steele was business visi-
tor in Fairfield Monday.
Aldon Dond and some friends of Mt.
Pleasant drove over to Douds Leando
for a short stay Monday eve.
Mrs., Fred Plowman and son Noble
of Ottumwa are visiting relatives
south OF Leando.
Edna Doud is visiting friends at Pu.
las XII this week.
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Stock Market

New York. May 17.-Prices mounted
higher before inevitable pront taklns
made any impression. United STATES
Steel attained to the new high record
for the year 121k, Superior steer ~
creased it's gain to points ana Az y
Brake made an extreme advance OF o.
Prominent specialties also exceeded ~ :
! itial quotations by to points: ne
actions with a consequent slackenlns
nf onerations. averaged little more than
a point. Rails, motors, sugars ana
utilities yielded more easily than otne,
issues, strength Of shippings ana
eouipments prcmped rallies but iresn
realizing set in before midday. bonus
were irregular, local fractions now
ever, hardening.
Many substantial additions 10
terdap's sweeping gains were maus a.
an active opening Of today's mar Me-,
equipments and munitions again pelhs
1most favored. Advances in these groups
iran from large fractions IN Unioeo
States Steel and Bethlehem Steel 10 ~
points each for Virginia, Iron ana
Superior steel, and two points for AIT
brake. Central Leather. shipplngs, mo,
tors. coppers and Industrial Aicono,
gained / to points. Louisville ana
Nashville led the rails at 3h point
gain. Union Pacific rose point Win
Illinois Central and Reading. Trading
broadened with the progress OF the ses-
sion. .
, Steefs further rise to 122* stun
,,lated the balance of the list especiaily
coppers and rails in the last hour. Inc
closing was stronger.
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FIRST IOWA UNIT
WILL LEAVE SOON

Iowa City. May II. Probably with
in ten days the first Iowa troops will
have left for France. The number o.
applications for the hosnital unit ask
ed for from the University Of Iowa has
already nearly reached one hundred.
and the thirty-six men to be chosen
are expected to be se;ected within an
ether day or two. They will be exam.
ined at once and probably ordered to
New York Immediately.
The university is furnishing de-
tachment of men to drive ambulances,
together with necessary helpers. Cap
tain Mumma. university commandment
is of the opinion that they will be at
tached to the American base hospitals
in France ard that they will be under
the supervision of American officers.
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CHARLTON WOMAN
DIES SUDDENLY

Charlton, May 1.-THE many friends
of the family were greatly shocked to
learn of the sudden death Of Mrs.
Fred f. Wilt which occurred at her
home in this city on Tuesday. Mrs.
Wilt had been in usual health. but
while conversing with some friends
she was stricken with paralysis and
expired in few hours. Funeral ser.
vices, conducted by her pastor, Rev.
Herbert ]. Bryce. were held at the
Baptist church yesterday at p. M,
after which the remains were laid 70
rest in the Charlton cemetery. Ellen
A. Anderson was born near Charlton
in Lucas county, on July 81. 1876. She
was married at her home on December
s, 1897. to Fred e. Wilt, who survives
her. To them was born one son,
Oscar. who is also living. She is also
survived by her parents. Mr.. and Mrs,
Neil Anderson of Benton township. and
by three brothers. Ed. John and
Charles Anderson ALI. Of this county
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
SOME ADVANTAGES SHOWN.
REASONS FOR LOCATING HERE.

Ottumwa is the county seat and has
$4,000 population. There is an avail
able site of 367 acres adjoining the city
limits which is level or gently rolling
land. 1t is well drained and has
healthy surroundings. 1t is within
quarter of a mile of three Of the 1--WE
railroads entering Ottumwa and
switching facilities may be easily OBJ
tanned from any of these roads.
Supplies include everything needed.
the location here of packing house
and numerous bakeries and wholesale
firms for furnishing foods: also hard
ware. lumber, forage. fuel and ice, are
inducements cited for locating here.
The city is an agricultural as well as
market center. Light is available and
street railway service is convenient
to the site.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18

side Of the Atlantic. This was when
it picked up and escorted through the
danger zone one OF the largest OF the
Atlantic liners. This action 50 pleased
the passengers on board that they sent
a message of greeting and appreciation
to the commander OF the destroyer.
The message read:
British passengers on board
steamer bound for British port, un.
der protection of an American torpedo
destroyer send their hearty greetings
10 her commander and her officers and
crew and desire to express their keen
: o,reciation OF this practical co-opera-
ton between the government and
neople of the United States and the
British empire. who are now hghting
together for the freedom Of the seas"
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maoder. I'VE made preparations on the
way over That is why we are ready"

md9OeT. we maoe preparations on the
way over That is why we are ready"
MEMS CLOTHING TOO THIN.
The equipment on board the destroy.
ers was found to be in excellent condi
ton and remarkably well suited to the
requirements on this side of the ocean
In fact. it was said by the British off,
Ger that the only thing lacking in the
equipment OF the American sailors was
heavier clothing. II appears that the
Americans were wearing clothing too
light for the VARYING conditions OF
weather they will encounter in these
waters. This lack, however. was quick
ly provided for.
After the formalities had ended. and
the needs of the men were attended to
the American ships at once put out to
sea. the men. from captains to seamen
looking in the pink of condition and
apparently enthusiastic for their task.
CONVOY FOR LINER.
They are certainly a fine body of
men. and what's more, their craft
look just as fit." said the British COM
mander as he watched the destroyers
file seaward.
One of the American destroyers be-
gan war duty even before reaching this
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HAVNER HAS PLANS
FOR STATE WIDE DRIVE

Des Mores. May l1.-it is the plan
now to extend the Enforcement OF the
blue laws to all parts of the state next
Sunday. The attorney general is plan
ming to get ont his letter to county at
torneys on this law at once. 1t was his
original plan to send it out last week
but owing TO other work he was not
able to do so.
The efforts on Sunday were confined
to Des Moines and to Marengo, the
home of the attorney general. The
work was largely up to the county at
torneys and county and city peace OF.
ficers and this will be true in the Sun
day law enforcement in other parts OF
the state
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
he Sports Corner
Sports Summary

Chicago, May h-The directors of
the Virginia league of professional
baseball have decided to disband the
organization for the season, on account
Of lack OF interest due to the war.
Mobile Quits League.
Owners of the Mobile southern as
ISOLATION team have announced the
forfeit of their franchise. Decision of
the league as to the continuance of
the franchise at Mobile or placing it
elsewhere is expected today.
Pirates Gut Roster.
The Pittsburgh Nationals have re-
letsed Walter Mails, Pitcher, to Port
land, Ore, of the Pacific coast league.
and Jess Allenberg, outfielder to the
Toronto club of the International
league.
This reduces the Pittsburgh roster
to twenty men. two less than the
National league limit.
Minnesota Favor Sports.
TIE all-unjversity council student
body. representing every college in the
university of Minnesota, has gone on
letics at the university thus opposing
action of the board Of athletic control,
which recently called off intercol-
legiate sports for the duration Of the
war. Petitions are being circulated
asking the athletic board to reconsider
it's action
sayIor Wins Bout.
Milburn Saylor,~ Indianapolis light
weight outpointed Jimmy Anderson.
also of INDIANAPOLIS. in a ten round
bout in that city.