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The Sent.nelRecord is author zed to announce Claude F Marsh as a candi- date for reelection to the school board of he Hot Springs school dis trict subject to the action cf the yot- CTS in the election of May 19.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-17
TAX BURDEN
 IS PLACED
 ON WEALTHY
VIGOROUS MOVEMENT TO SLIDE SCALE OF TAXATION UPWARD
 ON THE LARGE AMOUNTS.
SUCCESS OF MOVEMENT
 MEANS SAVING ELSEWHERE

Insursent Senators Making Hard Fight to Have Big Burden of the War Cost Plced on the Big Fortunes Rather Glasses.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-17
AkN0UNcE MENTe
FoR scHooL DIRECTOR

FOX SCHOUL DINtCTON.
 The SentinelRercrd Is authorized 10 announce w. g. Sorrells as a candi- date fer school director of Hot Springs school district. subject 10 the action of the voters in the Q ection cf May 70.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-17

We furnish the only pssteurizeo milk sold In Hot sprlnoA The Pas tsurlxsd MIX Co. af1-t'
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-17

SpEctALS-Tuttifruttl and maple lee cream. The Pasteurized Milk Co, 3-22tf.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-17

Logan Berry Ice Cream The Pas. teurized Mllk Co. i-ltt
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-17

Lot SOrrells Drug co iook afte your KODAK finisLiug E-l4-tt
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-17

ajes and make it as large as po7sib.4 on those who are able to pay
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-17

hotse to r.ke out the freight light ard hea. taxes.
 These taxe. would fall on every hcme. he declared. "Our real inter c-t ere s to make fine tax as small as possible on the poor men with fam
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-17

For reliable roof w0rK cali Geo. J. Turk. phone 339 l2 27-tt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
Back Taxes and 1917 Tag Must Be
Paid for by June A or Offending
Parties Will Be Arrested
NO MORE JOY RIDES
ON DEALERS TAGS
Purchasers Of Second Hand Cars Must
Pay Back Taxes and Previous
Owners will Be Arrested

"To Jail with the automobile tax
dodger or soak him for $50 to $780,"
will, in effect, be the slogan of county
and city officers as the result Of the
visit to Chickasha yesterday Of Byron
]. Rauch state enforcement officer of
the department of highways.
No 1917 tag will be issued until taxes
are paid on the cars for all previous
years back to the date Of their model.
II a man has bought a second hand car
lie cannot pay this years license until
the otrer back taxes are paid and if
he does not pay this years license by
June A he will be arrested and fined
from $50 to siO0. Then the officer will
arrest the man who sold the car for
having operated on the public high
ways without a tag.
The tag goes with the car. A man
cannot sell one car and put the old
tag on a new car. A dealers tag may
only be usad on a car while being ac-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ENCOURAGE PATRIOTISM

The Knights Of Columbus. ranking
Jas one Of the la ing fraternal orders
OF the United States are very active
in the cause Of patriotism.
In order that those Of their rank
who are summoned to the front in the.
defense OF their country may enjoy
the advantage az insurance protection
allowed those not in the serltee Of ac-
tive warfare, the supreme officers
have passed a resolution that no re-
strictions be placed on any member
enlisting with the American army or
navy during the war or that this be
considered an extra hazardous risk.
This is generally known as the war
clause embodied or annexed to insur-
ance policies or certificates by so many
insurance companies ant fraternal of.
ganizations
Besides this they are planning recre-
alton halls for the benefit Of those of
the.r members who are enlisted in the
army at the various training camps.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
CREATLOCAL
GOLF EVENT
SCHEDULED
First Cup Tournament offered by Country
Club Will Be 36 Hole Play in Single
Day With Medal Handicap

Local golfers are putting in their
best licks at Che practice games on
the Country club links in anticipation
Of the great event which win be niti
ated Sunday and concluded on June 8.
Their goal is the landing Of honors in
the first cup tournament ever under
taken by the Chickasha Country club
and the contest for initial honors viii
be keen.
The play will be SO holes, medal
handicap and the thirty-six holes
must be played in one day. There viii
be no match play or lineups of any
kind The period Of the cup tourna-
ment viii be May 27 to June 3 inclu-
sive and signed cards must be turned
in to the tournament committee Of
which Harry A. Ludlow is chairman.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
Large Crowd Attend Luncheon rendered
to New President Of State Elk
Association
DECIDED PATRIOTIC
TINCE IN PROGRAM
Order TO Aid Nation in War; Flag Will
Fly From Local Club
Rooms

With the festal hall decorated with
lthe national emblem and all the
speeches taking on decided patriotic
tinge, the members Of the local Elks
lodge Wednesday evening united in
lonoring B. B. Barefoot, one of their
number, who was recently elected
president Of the Oklahoma State Elks
association. Plates were laid for sew
enty-five persons at the sumptuous
luncheon that was served and the oc-
casion was marked by the free flow II
good Fellowship as wen as by a serious
recognition Of the solemn duties faced
by the order as a result Of conditions
growing out Of the war;
"The half million members OF the
loider whose emblem is the flag and
one Of whose cardinal principles is pa
triotism will be found doing their full
duty in the emergency which now con
fronts the nation was a declaration
variously phrased by Eugene Hamil-
ton. Alger Melton, MIR. Barefoot and
others.
"The Elks will not only serve their
country on the firing Ine,7 said the
guest Of honor in the course of his
speech but also in ministering to the
needs Of those at home, in works Of
charity wherever called for they win
open their treasures freely. Good fell
lowship is indeed one of the features
Of our order-we believe in men being
men and enjoying life to the fullest
but beneyolence is a fundamental prin-
ciple with us and the grand lodge, not
less than the local lodges and individ-
uai members, stand ready always to
relieve distress and under conditions
now existing they will be more than
ever active in all good works"
G. II. Caneman officiated as toast
master and in opening the program
briefly outlined the career Of the guest
Of honor as an Elk, paying tribute to
him for his loyalty, devotion and SER
vice to the order. Mr.. Barefoot was a
charter member of the Chickasha /
lodge. served it as secretary and later
as exalted ruler He has also been a
Of the board of governors of
he state association and daring the
past year was district deputy grand el.
alted ruler. 1T is an honor to the
-hickasha lodge to have one Of its
members chosen as president Of the
state association" said Mr.. Caneman
Who himself had previously enjoyed
he same honor.
Mr. Hamilton spoke on the origin
md history Of the order and Mr.. Mel
on discussed its present, taking occa-
zion also to eulogize the guest Of hon
John G. Weaver talked about the
llks home maintained by the grand
Continued on Page Eighty
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
Class Of Forty viii Be Initiated Sunday
and Many Visiting Knights are
Expected to Be Present

The Chickasha Council Knights Of
Columbus. viii initiate class Of forty
candidates into the mysteries Of their
order next Sunday, May 27th at K. Of
~. hall on Fourth and Kansas avenue.
The degree work viii be exempli-
fled by a team from Oklahoma City
Large delegations are expected from
Mar Gm. Hobart Hinton, AnadarSo.
El Reno and all sections Of this part
Of the state to participate in the event
s9ecial trains are expected to ar
rive from oklahoma City and Law
ton
IN the evening after the initiatory
work, the local council viii tender the
visiting knights a banquet at the Now
Chiclasha hotel
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
Firemen WIN Begin to
Arrive Here Next Sunday

The vanguard Of visiting firemen
will arrive here Sunday when Presi-
dent Davis and Secretary Charles
schlemp Of the State Firemen's asso-
citation will reach Chickasha to busy
themselves with Chief Gattis and Sec
retary Clerk Of the Commercial
and Farm Bureau in completing all ar
rangements for the entertainment Of
the several hundred delegates and Wis
itors who will form the big fire fighters
show. The convention proper viii be
held at the city hail and the old Man
haitian Cafe has been rented for the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
NO NEED FOR
CENSOR SAY
SENATOR'S
Self Imposed Press Censorship Meets
Present Situation in Opinion
of SOlOns

e. United Press.
Washington, May 24.-A canvass Of
Ae senate today in regard to the pres
ident's suggestion, uncovered practi
cally no support for the censorship
clause of the espionage bill.
The senate and house conferees will
f ter cw to determine up
ON the final action to be taken rela
tive to the censorship clause.
The senators point out that as long
as the press acts as it did in keeping
silent the facts regarding the return
of the French commission and the
Of American destroyers to Eu-
ropean waters, there is no need for
ey orship.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
AUTO TAX DODGERS TO BE
PULLED UP WITH A JERK

tually employed in trying to make a
sale and for demonstration purposes.
Any one taking a joy ride in car
bearing a dealers or demonstration
tag will subject the owner to arrest.
In one or two instances in the state
cars with dealers tags have been used
as jtneys for which offense the own
ers came to immediate grief.
A conference was held in the county
clerks office yesterday afternoon
when Enforcement Officer Rauch met
with ]. a. Temple, chairman of the
county commissioners, Oscar Simpson,
county attorney, Hodge Bailey, sheriff,
Mayor Coffman, Officer Baird, e. E.
Colby county highway engineer, and
Others and the full import Of the law
that was passed two years ago was
made clear. On suggestion Of the
county attorney ample warning will be
given to automobile owners in Grady
county before making arrests although
al Violators VI this law have been sub
ject tc arrest since January l. The
county commiss. .oners, after the meet
ing. issued an order to Sheriff Bailey
to arrest all such violators after jim
& and notices 10 that effect viii be pub
lished l. Grady county newspapers.
Il is possible that Sheriff Bailey viii
Put on special officer for the arpre-
henaion Of violators Of this act This
,nan will dodge in aud out the variUi s
townahirs ANA in Chiekasha and OTHER
towns viii be aided by the full powers
Of the sheriff's office and Of the chief
of police. Mr. Raueh is willing to
come to Grady at amy time to assist in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
CRONIN GETS JURY
VERDICT FOR s., 900

Alex Cronin, q former employe Of
the Rock Island was awarded $4,000
damages by a jury in the district court
yesterday afternoon for injuries sus-
tanned while working on an engine in
the round house at Sayre. This was
the result Of the retrial Of the case
judcmtnt for $4,000 having been rem
dered by jury in the same court in
the regular January term. During the
trial Yesterday one of the attorneys
for the plaintiff was threatened with
Jail for contempt Of court by Judge
Linn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
American Ambassador Most Active Man
in PeirOgrad and American ITlIu
enCe is Being Felt
WORKS TO MAKE RUSS
SOLDIERS FIGHT
Speedy Reconstruction Of Russia S Fight
ing Forces Promised by Foreign Minis
ter in Wire to France
IN united Press.

by United Press.
Petrograd, May 24.-The influence
of America is being used by the Rus
sian government in the crucial cam
paign that is now being conducted to
spur the army into active fighting.
Ambassador Francis is making his
Influence felt with the troops, in as
semblages Of the people in every
house. Francis is called "a "shirt
sleeve diplomat and is the most pop
ular envoy in Petrograd. He is now
working in close cooperation with
Minister Of War Kerensky in an effort
TO make the soldiers fight.
A speedy reconstruction of Russia's
fighting forces is promised by the min
lister Of foreign affairs in message to
the president Of France
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24

display Of new fire apparatus which
will be sent here by large manufactur-
ing concerns.
1t is expected that between forty and
fifty ladies' will accompany their hus-
bands on this occasion and these will
be properly entertained
Notwithstanding the fact that a
large number Of the younger fireboys
have enlisted for service in the war
between 300 and 400 are expected ae-
cording to Judge Clark
The convention will be held Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
Senate Bill Places Government in Control
Of Great MOnOpOIies and May
Seize PIanI;
SENATE WILL CHANGE
BIG REVENUE BILL
FayOrs Less Tax Upon the Poor and
Greater responsibilities for
Ihc Rich
By United Press.

~ United Press.
Washington, May "a Government
control Of Americas great monopoIies
will be authorized by the present con-
gress Legislation is expected which
VIII keep intact combinations which
win be permitted to form during the
present emergency despite the sher-
man law,
a bill win be reported out Of the sem
ate interstate commerce cemrrttree in
2 few days authorizing the president
to direct the operations Of railroads.
The BIZ viii also contain provision
70 commander shipbuilding plants and
those factories which may be engaged
in the production Of material needed in
the construction Of vessels The COM
mittee Is also planning to pool the In
terests Of coal companies which will
save the railroads Se00.0O0,00O yearly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
MIII MutIIats and.
BY United Press.

BY United Press
Washington, May 2l--The sarate
today received the billion eight hum
dred million revenue bin that was
passed by the house Yesterday and is
preparing to wipe the spots off Of it.'
According to present plans, the
house will not recognize the bill when
the senate finishes It The senate III
nance committee has been considering
war taxes fer two weeks
Many changes in the house bill aro
certain. The senate favors less tax up-
On the poor and higher tax on the rich.
The house Is now ready to consider
food bills.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
ship GOES
DOWN WITH
400 MEN
British Transport Pennsylvania TOrpedOed
and All on Board Find Waiery
Graves
By United Press.

BY United Press.
London, May More than four
hundred lives were lost in the torpedo
ing and sinking Of the British trans
port Pennsylvania, the admiralty office
announced today
The ship was sunk on May A. The
announcement says twenty-nine Off.
GERS and S7S men, including the car-
tain and ten Of the crew, were lost.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
RUSSIA IN
GRIP OF
BERLIN
Delays in Backing Allies and Recent
Peace Talk Laid al Door Of
German Propaganda
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, May 24.-In the forth
coming statement regarding the Rus
sian situation, it is thought likely the
United States government win attrib-
ute all indications that Russia will
make peace on Germany's own terms
to the Teutonic propaganda that is Be-
ing conducted.
The American statement, including
the action Of the government in refus-
ing to issue passports to any Socialists,
is expected to have heartening influ-
ence upon Russia and to expose to the
world the German intrigue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24

taken by the French since May 1 in
the offensive between Soissons and Au-
berive, according to the official state
ment today
Further heavy losses We're inflicted
on the Teutons on the Vauclerc pla-
teau, the statement says. Artillery is
active today IN The Champagne sector.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
Aided by Heavy British Artillery Fire
and 1870 AerOplanes Strong Aus
trian Lines are Pierced
JAP DESTROYERS AID
in NORTHERN PACIFIC
American Members Of Famous Foreign
Legion Cited for Bravery for
Fifth Time
BY United Press.

By United Press.
Rome, May 24.-Following ten hours
OF terrific bombardment the Italian
forces broke the strong Austrian Ines
and captured Jamaind
The Italians took nine thousand pris-
oners, the official statement says.
They were aided by 20 aeroplanes
British araliery gave 81 ioae help.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
RUSH SPRINGS BOY
SENT TO PAULS VALLEY

Harrison Parrish, the Rush Springs
boy who was convicted OF stealing
chickens and other misdemeanors Of
playing truant and similar offenses ia
the juvenile court was taken to the
hoys training school at pauls Valley
this morning by Undersheriff Rucker
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
American vaIor.
By United rreas.

With the French Armies Afield, May
American members Of the famous
foreign legion have just been cited for
the fifth time since the war began for
extraordinary bravery. The members
of this legion are hoping for an oppor-
tunity to join the regular American
forces when they reach the trenches.
They all want to fight under their own
flag now that the Americans have be-
come belligerents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
MEYER BOYS PLEAD GUILTY

Frank and Walter Meyers pleaded
guilty to chicken thefts in the dis
trict court yesterday afternoon and
each was sentenced to two years in the
statepenitentiary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
AUTO THIEVES
ON TRIAL TODAY

The trial Of Cap Weaver and Bert
Dellinger for the alleged theft of the
automobile OF Harry Anderson at Min
nekah is on trial this afternoon. 1t
is charged that the men drove the car
to Ell Paso where it was sold to wo-
man whose name has not been given
out.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
WRIeHT SUI ON rRIAL

The suit Of Jessie Wright against
the Rock Island road for $4,000 damag-
es for injuries sustained in a collision
between an automobile in which she
was riding and Rock Island train is
on trial today in the district court.
The case had not gone to the jury at
8 O'clock
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
Jap pestr0yers II ActIon.

BY United Press.
London, May 24.-Japanese destroy
ers are assisting the British navy
abroad, it was announced in the house
Of commons today. The Japanese are
extending aid in the northern Pacific.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
ZEPPS RAID
ENGLAND;
KILL ONE
By Unlted rress.

BY United Fress.
London, May 24.-Four or five Ger
man zeppeins raided the eastern
counties Of England last night, drop
ping bombs and killing one man, says
an official statement issued today The
bombs fell in country districtsi doing
little damage
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
No Exemptions
from Draft Til
After June S
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: BY United Press. 4
+ Washington, May 24.-The ]
I war department announced to- !
!. day that no exemptions from !
: army services under the selec- !
+ tive draft law will be granted !
: until registration is completed J
s Under the terms of the law the !
= president will appoint boards to /
+ consider exemptions after reg :
istration. +
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
5000 Germans Taken.

81 Dnited Press.
Paris, May 24.-Eight thousand six
hundred German prisoners have been
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
FARM BUREAU
DIRECTORS MEET

. The third and last call for
. the officers Of the Commercial
and Farm Bureau, both old and
new. to meet and turn over the
business affairs TO the new
. board has been made for tomor-
row night at s O'Clock The en-
tire old board and the newly
elected directorate Of the bu-
reau are urged to be present at
: that time.
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24
WEATHER FORECAST
For Oklahoma.

Tonight generally fair, warm
er in east and central portion
Friday, probably unsettled.
Local Temperature.
Maximum, 73; minimum, 40.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24

lc0ntirued on Pags TAFee,l
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-24

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-15
CITY NEWS.

The fire department was called to
the home Of Harry Thon, 212S John
son street at LOO o'clock this after.
noon. A flue was burning out. There
was no damage.
Belle Grace Downing, infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max M.
Downing of Mooar. died this morning.
Several superior court cases will
go to the January grand jury, which
was empannelled this afternoon. The
following go over: Jim Griffith.
charged with bootlegging; Will Call
sen, charged with breaking and en-
tering: Mitchell, Williams and Tigue
charged with larceny and Mollie Bry-
ant on an appeal from city informa-
ton. =
Ira L. Foster, who was connected
with Holbrook Bros. before It was
newly Incorporated, left this morning
for Burlington, where he has accepted
a position as travelling representative
with the Embalming Burial Case COM
pany. Mr.. Foster will make his
headquarters at Fort Dodge His
family will remain here for a short
time.
Leonard B. Brown and Mary L.
Tremaine were united in marriage
Saturday afternoon by James s.
Burrows, Justice of the peace.