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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
FORMER COMMANDER OF
RUSSIAN ARMY LAUNCHES
REBELLION IN THE NORTH

members will retain their places pro.
visionally,
The frank admission was made in
the designations of the ministers that
Russia was in a critical position.
Preparations are being made for the
movements of troops out of the capital
today with the announcement that re-
voting forces under Korniloff had
reachd Luga, eghty-fve miles from
Peuograd This led to reports that
an encounter was about to occur there
where the provisional gyernment has
some loyal forces
Later information received here was
to the effect that Russian divisions
which were formerly commanded by
General Korniloff had reached a point
thirty-six miles from Perogrsd and
that these forces were marching on
the capital city
Russias women soldiers will fight
to the death for Premier Kerensky
and the provisional government A
delegation was sent to plead with the
reyolting Korniloff troops but it was
reported that their efforts were fruit
less.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
KORNILOFFS REVOLVING ARMY MARCHES ON CAPITAL
GERMAN SUBMARINES IN ATTACK ON CARGOE WHILE STEANNG OFF


enrolled than last year all the wards
except the south having as many OF
more on register than at any previous
time
Principals and teachers report all
schools well organized and the work
moving off smoothly even on this, the
second day Every city teacher has
shown up for duty supt- Ramey is
unusually well pleased both with the
roster of teachers and prospects for a
great terms work.
"Chickasha has a very fine corps of
teachers in every building and a high
standard of work should be done" said
the school head today
High school classes were enrolled
last week and each expects a swell in
membership until the last of this week.
The seniors have 80 candidates for
graduation signed up
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11

Though scores Of Jefferson county
people including counselors, Witnesses
relatives and friends OF the twenty
two men arrested on charge Of re-
sisting selective service thronged the
federal building yesterday afternoon
until a late hour, no examinations
could he conducted ON the Jefferson
conspiracy until Investigations had
been completed by the U. S. commits
sioner From 2 o'clock, the hour set
for beginning hearing in the anti-draft
series OF cases, until federal justice ad-
journed, subponaed witnesses remain
cd near the investigation rooms to tell
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11

Despite Adverse Conditions
Farmers Prepare Splendid
Exhibits of Grain and Stock

ty, Mr. Ersland stated this morning
that its quality was improved by the
light yield. Ears of corn which near
perfection for size, grain uniformity.
etc. have been brought in and other
grains do not take an inferior place
when ranked with exhibits Of years
previous. Kafir. feterita, and cane are
better than any before displayed here,
fair authorities believe
Eight Townships In.
Eight townships, the greater part Of
which have already sorted out their
best in unit fairs, now declare them
selves ready. Norge. Middleberg and
Rush Springs. representing several
several more county divisions. began
bringing in displays this morning and
the association was Informed that Tut
tie and Minco would be reported early
tomorrow.
Farmers Optimistic.
"The interest Of all Grady county
farmers is most gratifying" said Mr..
Ersland this morning, "it seems that
optimism has escaped It's bounds in
spite Of the adverse circumstances of
the season. Enthusiasm fer the fem
is greater than ever before"
A collection OF canned goods, fruits,
vegetables, bread and poultry repre-
sentng a summers work of Grady
county club women has been made by
Mrs. Nettie Coryen who Is indeed
proud OF the result An especially
good poultry line for display Will be
present this year Mrs. Coryell states.
Rural club women have determined to
rank high at both the county and state
fairs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
HERE'S A CHANCE
TO LAND GOOD JOB
FROM UNCLE SAM
United States Civil Service Examinations
to Supply Urgent Needs Of Ordi-
nance Department

The United States civil service com.
mission announces the following open
competitive examinations for positions
in the several ordnance establishments
Of the war department or in or under
the office of the chief or ordnance, war
department, Washington, D. G. The
salaries named are for entrance
Mechanical engineer, artillery am
munition, $4,000 to $500 yer
Mechanical engineer, experimental
work, $1,000 to $4,000 year.
Mechanical craftsman, $1,000 to s.
400 year.
Apprentice craftsman. $3.50 year
Inspector Of artillery ammunition
81 500 to $2.4OO a year
Inspector Of field artillery ammuni
tion steel. $500 to $2.4OO year.
Assistant inspector Of field artillery
ammunition steel $3.50 to So day
Inspector Of ammunition packing
boxes, 1852 day to $500 year.
Inspector and assistant inspector o.
powder and explosives, Sl,400 to S2,
400 year
Inspector Of ordinance equipment, 81,
500 to $2.4Oo year.
Assistant inspector Of cloth equip
ment. $50 to S125 month.
Assistant inspector OF leather. Sl0l
to sl25 a month.
Assistant inspector OF textiles, SSl
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
Father and Son and |. W. W. Suspect
are First Of Victims Of luVeslisa-
lions in Grady To- COnspiracies

The first hive of agitators in Grady
county was stirred yesterday by Depu-
ty d. Arthur Wilson and Judge Colleps
of Alex and three of the busy bees
were brought to the county jail last
night awaiting the action of the feder-
al court
Zebadia stephens and his son Law
renee and Otis Phillips, after their ar
rival here, were sweated until after
midnight by County Attorney Simpson,
the district attorney Sheriff Bailey
and Deputy United States Marshal
Dillon.
Otis Phillips was arrested ON the
charge Of affiliation with the l. w w.
movement but diselaimed all knowl-
edge of the identity Of alleged mem
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
Two Vessels Sunk But Crews are Res.
cued While DesIrOyers Sink
Six Subs
BY United Press.

BY United Press,
Washington. sept ia battle be-
tween a fleet OF steamers and six Ger
man submarines or the coast OF
France under convoy OF American war
ships. was announced by the navy de-
partment today The engagement took
place on September s. Two vessels
in the fleet were sunk but probably all
the submarines we're lost. the navy de-
partment announces.
The Westwego, an American cargo
ship. made the report Of the battle.
According to present reports no lives
were lost Further particulars are ex-
pected hourly
The navy department is convinced
that Germany has adopted the definite
policy OF massing submarines for at
tack apparently having learned that
American ships travel IN groups under
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
Chickasha City Schools
Start With Good Attendance

and when the definite estimate Of at
tendance can be made will probably
show big increase over any previous
year The following figures were CIV
en- out at noon today by Mr. Ramey:
Senior high school 275, Junior high
school $50, west school $40, north
school 4O4, south school 2S0, negro
school approximately 15O. In some I'M
stances accurate enrolment could not
be ascertained because Of increasing
attendance Both the Senior and Jun
ior highs records show more students
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
ALLIES WILL TEACH SWEDEN LESSON;
SWEDEN ADMITS ACT OF MINISTER

diary between Germany and Argentine
but gave as an excuse that she had
adopted the same course in regard TO
communications between Germany and
other neutral countries She claims
she did not know the contents Of the
messages transmitted but promised
that measures would be taken TO pre-
vent a repetition Of the Argentine in
cident
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
Merchants Active and Exhibits in Nearly
All Departments Ready for Big Show
Opening Tomorrow

With everything completed at the
grounds and exhibits arriving hourly,
the outlook seems bright for one of the
most representative and successful
county fairs which has ever been stag.
ed in Chickasha. O c. Cooper, county
farm agent, and a large corps of help
ers have been on the grounds every
day for the past week putting booths in
order for the Grady county farmers
exhibit. Business men of the city who
are to be represented in the four days
exposition are putting the finishing
touches to their quarters this after
noon by means OF decorations and at,
tractive business advertising and
Chickasha merchants have shown a
ready interest to cooperate in making
the 1917 fair big boosting agent for
the community.
Many Amusements.
A large number Of concessions, in
cluding representatives OF amusement
companies, wild west shows ETC. had
been granted at noon by Secretary Ar
thur Ersland
Good Grain Exhibit.
Perhaps the most encouraging fea-
ture OF all the preparations however,
is the fine quality Of products which
are being brought in for display.
Though the corn crop was short in
practically every township Of the eoun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
FIRST ALLOTMENT or
REFINERY STOCK ALL SOLD

Officers Of the OH state Refining
company announced today that all Of
the first allotment Of their stock which
WAS offered to the public at par has
been sold and that no further sub.
sctiptions viii be received at present.
II is stated, however, that an addition
al block Of $4,000 shares will be offer
ed in the near future, definite an
nouncement being made in due time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
WAR CROPS DAMAGED
LESSER CROPS SUFFER

crops OF the middle west wc-e heavily
damaged by frosts sunday night and
last night Corn, potatoes, beans and
lesser crops all suffered
The extent Of the damage viii not be
konwn until the government crop re-
port is published in October
Ice formed in many sections In Illi-
nois.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
COMPLETE TIE-UP OF ALL
INDUSTRIES THREATENED

en- out by labor leaders today
All labor unions are meeting this af-
ternoon to deciae the question Of en-
gaging in a sympathetic strike. Thous-
ands Of miners are still out in sympa.
thy with the street car workers.
Recall petitions are threatened
against city authorities. Union men
allege that the mayor and commission
ers are antagonistic to union labor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
RAID ON SEDTTTOUS CLAN
LIVING SOUTH OF ALEX

bers Of that clan south of Alex where
he resides He is 23 years old and reg
istered for the draft.
Lawrence Stephens is accused Of be-
ing a draft resister and his father is
charged with cursing the United
States government and with other sedi-
tious utterances
The men were turned over to the
federal authorities.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
Anti-Draft Examinations
Begin With DaUis Case Today

Judge Speake conditions as they really
exist relative to conscriptIon In south
central Oklahoma
All prisoners are held IN readiness
at the county jail for beginning the
chain Of examinations A few who
we're committed before are being held
over here to impart their information
TO the court when 1t enedavors 10 get
light on the anarchy situation.
Carl Davis was erraigned for first
to bat this morning and giii answer
to one Of the gravest anti-draft accusa-
tions entered in the eastern district
since the June registration
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
21-2 Billion Bin Goes to
House Disfigured

The bin viii be made the object Of
violent attack by members Of the low
er house. The increasing of the war
taxes to five hundred millions and the
eliminating Of consumption taxes on
tea. coffee. sugar coca and molasses
are two important changes which were
made House leaders, however, are
prepared to fight for heavier wealth
conscription.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
LABOR HEAD
GETS POST
BY United Press

BY United Press
Washington. Sept l1.-John p
White, president of the United Mine
Workers, has accepted the place Of adj
visor to fuel administrator Garfield
White viii keep Dr. Garfield informed
on all labor questions
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11

spies had been dispatched by the Cen
trail Powers for the purpose OF effect
ing the assassination Of Kerensky and
other Russians taking prominent part
in the provisional government was
sent out rom st. Petersburg on au-
thority of the Russian intelligence de-
partment.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
MATERIAL HERE FOR
FOURTH ST. BRIDGE

Material Is arriving for the construc-
ton Of the Fourth street bridge, the
old one having seen closed to traffic
Tor several weeks. Work will be inn
medately begun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
BY United Preas.

BY United Prezs.
Washington. Sept 1.-THE allies in
tend to discipline Sweden severely for
aiding Germany in the Argentine re-
public 1t is expected that rations will
be shortened going into Sweden and
that a close censorship win be estab-
hshed on cables
The severance Of diplomatic rela-
tions may not come unless Sweden
fails to disavow the actions Of her dip
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
Enrolment Of 1890 by Noon Today With
Registration at All Wards PracIi-
lically Up TO Normal

Diminished somewhat yesterday by
the rain, enrolment in the city schools
reached 1870 by noon today and that
it will doubtless go higher than that
mark is the opinion Of VIM. F Ramey,
city superintendent Registration at
all wards is practically up to normal
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
Kerensky Given Full Power to Act and
Loyal Army Is Rushed TO Luga
to Meet Insurgents
REVOLVING FORCES
MARCH ON CAPITAL
Russia's Women Troops Will Fight to
the Death for Kerensky and Pro-
yisiOnal Government
By United Press.

By United Press.
Petrograd, Sept 1.-THE Russian
cabinet resigned today announcing
that its purpose was to give Premier
kerensky a free hand in dealing with
the situation which now confronts the
country. presented in General Kornt
lofts revolt
Pending the adoption Of a complete
plan OF action by the premier, cabinet
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11

BY United i'rens
Washington. Sept 1.-THE two bill
lion four hundred and fifteen million
dollar war revenue bill which was
passed by the senate awaits the open
ing of long struggle in conference
today having been so changed by the
senate as to bear only slight resem-
blance to the house measure.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
BY United Press.

BY United Press,
Stockholm, Sept Newspapers
here this afternoon printed a rumor
that Premier Kerensky the hero Of
Russian democracy. had been killed by
an assassin.
The report that several hundred
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11

lomatic representative Diplomatic
politeness may be abandoned in deal
ing with the Ewedish embassy here in
the future Turkish and Bulgarian en-
voys will be watched more closely.
Sweden Admits Guilt.
8y United Press.
Stockholm, Sept. ll-Sweden admit
ted today that she acted as an interme.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
PROTRACTED MEETING
AT SECOND BAPTIST

What promises to be an enthusiastic
and profitable evangelistic meeting
was begun last night at the Second
Baptist church with a good attend
ance Notwithstanding the other attrac'
tions in town.
These meetings are being conducted
by Rev. Ans0n Campbell and the work
viii be continued indefinitely During
this week no day services will be held,
the night services commencing At
7.45 o'clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
German AnIIlsy FIRE.

BY United Presl
London, Sept 1l-local fighting
around Hargincourt and hostile artil-
lery fire arcund Yprea Il all that Mar
shal Haig reported today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
Miners Sympathy Strike for Street Car
Men May Spread to Every Spring.
field Industry
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Springfield. Ms. Sept. IA gener-
al strike that viii completely tie up all
industries here is the information Civ
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
wliI pRoRE RIOTS

WILL PROBE RIOTS
BY United Press.
Washington. Sept l1.-A congress
sional investigation into the East st.
Louis riots was ordered today by a
unanimous vote
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
Msnv Sections in Illinois Visited by Ice;
Extent Of Damage Not Known
Till October

ey United Press
Chicago. MS Sept 1.-THE war
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11

You will find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
The Tomahawk., 1917-03-01
Nationwide Prohibition AS Possible
Overshadowing Issue Of 1920 Campaign
BY GOV. ARTHUR CAPPER Of Kansas

With per Of the United States under prohibition WIN u"
drv states cent Of the population living where the saloon
has been made outlaw its hour has struck Either congress WI"
ne1ed to submit constitutional amendment to all the state or
prohibition will be the great ovesado"lng popular Issue
the presidential campaign of 1920
Then last saloon will disappear from this land OF liberty ana
LIGHT The drink cornered in half dozen great cities
where ntrenched itself by usupng political power There 1t Will
prey deenseess millions until dlslodged ane
by sweeping federal law.
This age of conservation conservation policy that does
not protect health thrift and happiness tho
American all strength and nation
is blind folly and unspeakabe sham
The saloon the Of nearly all human wreckage Yet the
and permits the institution exist which makes the
fathers and the ebauchery Of its and women
business which is the recognized Of nneenths Of all its
misery wechednes The people demanding of congress that
the United States shall end its monrous partnership
with this and shall join with them in its determination
nerab that the federal should continue to
override sovereignty the commonwealth which have pro
bon consideration should onnve with bootggers
defeating will of the people licensing these outlaws sell booze
in this forbidden territory
The Tomahawk., 1917-03-01
White Supremacy in South Not Menaced
by Proposed Federal Suffrage Measure
By MRS. OSCAR r. EIUNDLEY
Former President Alabama Equal Suffrage Association

The today while generating the traditions OF
the century, alert the fact that the ultra
had give place when the fire of knded
Of the present century, Now when conditions Potent
demand change they make easier the condition
Of great people, Southern rapidly rayng to the
cause suffrage which has for its high remedial action
The Alabama constitution adopted in 1901 prescrbes certain
qualifications for voters the comparative
of the negro the Despite this fact about three thousand negro
men do actually VOTE being audged qualified by the election officers OF
the state permitted to register qualified voters
The argument that giving the ballot to white will give
unsound lar as 1t appe
an the state constitution because the laws already
existence controlling the qualifications and registration OF
voters will the control Of voters In the
manner that they apply and control the male voters
Those federal amendment would have IN rea
ton to the of the reminded OF the
enh federal Constitution, which prohibits the
discriminating against account OF race or o e Ill
the state Alabama out Of total male population Oh
only about thousand permitted to register and VOTE
legal to the vote and the administration OF ING
law governing permitted by affirmative decisions OF the united
States Supreme court
with this question Of white supremacy 1t IS an inter-
eng fact Alabama every other Southern state except
Mississippi and Caronahe number of white women greatly
exceeds the number In the fifteen states south OF the
Mason and Dixon line there many white there are
negro women .. -.
Woman suffrage would only make white control now but
white supremacy would grow yearly according to the Official estimates
Of incubation published by the bureau Of the census which snow
an increase in white population in twelve Southern sa
while the increase of negro population those states only Sc per cent
The Tomahawk., 1917-03-01
london's CadGers.

There are many professional beggars
in London, who have their own copy
right methods Of extracting cCin from
Il sympathetic and credulous public.
There is the distressed governess out
Of q situation, who asks you In Oxford
street the way to walk to Turnham
Green, and is so staggered at the dis
lance that you ask her to accept the
bus fare. Then there is the transat-
1antic journalist stranded in the
metropolis. He IS too proud to seek
aid from some of his millionaire friends
Mt the Cecil, but If you could?-and
perhaps you DO.
Most artistic Of all mendicants Is
the old lady Of grardmotherly appear
ance dressed in black silk. She is up
in London for the day, and someone
has robbed her Of her purse. What
shall she Go? You give her the train
fare and she promises to seEd the
money on to you If you will give her
your address. But If you are wise you
decline, and thus escape shoal Of
begging letters, for addresses cf benev-
olent persons have a market val1e
among the cadgiEg fraternity.-Lon-
don Tft-Bits.