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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12

were eased by the dogs who licked
the infected places, but they were not
cured. Many modern people employ
the same method in their treatment
of boils, pimples, rashes, carbuncles,
eczema and other skin diseases. They
apply salve or lotion to the sore
places and fondly imagine they have
cured them The important fact which
they fail to recognize is, that these
skin diseases are diseases Of the blood,
and that no external treatment can
permanently cure them because they
are essentially internal ailments.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
s SOCIE T Y
By AI1NR THOMPSON

An informal dinner party will be Civ
en- tonight by Miss Ellen Thielsen who
will entertain a small group of friends
in honor of her house guest Miss Helen
Whitney of Portland.
Mrs. J. A. Todd entertained the mem
bers of the east circle of the First
Christian church at her home on South
Thirteenth street on Wednesday after
noon.
The fore part Of the afternoon was
devoted to business session and the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Mrs Fannie Mulkey, president.
Mrs C. G. Witzel, vice president.
Mrs Lewis NJ White, secretary and
treasurer.
After the business meeting the after
noon was pleasantly whiled away with
sewing interspersed with music and
readings. Mrs. Mary Charlton of
Prinoville, who was guest of the af'
ternOOn, favored the members with
talk.
Assisting Mrs Todd in the serving
were the Misses Eugenia and Wilda
Siegmund.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Price have gone
to Portland for brief stay and are at
the Hotel Portland
At the Salem public library rem
dition of the grand opera "Pagliacci' =
will be given tonight at 8 o o'clock. Mrs.
Anna Rogers Fish will read the story
and music viii be given on the Victrola.
Mrs Sylvia w. Thompson of The
Dalles, the only woman member of the
house Of representatives left this morn
ing for Portland, where she will be
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
Young Gump's story.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 12.-Frederiek
Gump, l9.year.old Kansas City boy, up
on whose charges Harry X. Thaw was
indicted, has been reduced from a
strong, athletic young man to q mental
and physical wreck, "beeause of his
terrible experience with Thaw,n accord
ing to DIR. w. f. Kuhn, one of the ply
sieians who examined the boy when he
returned to Kansas City after escaping
from Thaw's hands.
Young Gump's story, repeated by DR..
Kuhn today, tells vividly of night Of
terror and suffering which the boy says
he passed in sound proof room in a
New York hotel with Thaw. A mass
of long, deep welts on his back and
body bear out the statement OF the
brutal flogging he received, according
to Kuhn.
Thaw, armed with two whips, one of
which was knotted, lashed him for more
than an hour, the boy said, while he
be fought with him. Finally, weak and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
The BoiIs Of Lazarus

s. S. S. is the only proper remedy foA
this breaking out Of The skin, becausq
it acts upon the blood, cleansing and
revitalizlng it, and removing the cause
of infection. 1t should be borne iII
mind that S. S. S. is purely vegetablei
made from native roots, herbs and
barks, and that it contains no habitA
forming drugs or other injurious in1
gradients. Obtain a bottle of S. S. S,
from your druggist and if you heed
the advice of physicians write to the
Medical Department, Swift Specific
Co., 301 Swift Building, Atlanta, Gal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
School Superintendent
and Salem Board Disagree

County School Superintendent Smith
today received bill from the board of
education of Salem, FOR tuition due dis
trict "a, for nonresident pupils dur
ing the past school year. The bill calls
for the sum of $62.33, per pupil, which
the board says is the sum allowed them
by the recent supreme court decision.
In reply, Superintendent Smith has sent
the board warrant paying district "a
at the rate of $5S.01 per pupil, which
he says is the sum called for in the
above mentioned decision.
In their letter to Mr.. Smith, the
board state that they have included
$500 interest on the bonds floated for
the construction of the high school.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
PRESIDENT WILL
iOontinued from page one.l

the belief that the neutral position OF
the United States was rapidly becoming
intolerable and that the submarine cam
paign of Germany was straining to the
breaking point friendly relations be-
tween this country and the central pow
ers.
Ambassador Bernstorff scoffs at pos
sible danger of break should peace ne
gotiations now end.
He declared the allied reply will not
affect Germany's pledges to the United
States. He added that there will never
be change in Germany's promises to
uphold the principle of cruiser warfare
set down by the United States.
1t was considered significant today
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12

joined by Mr.. Thompson for the week
end. Mrs. Thompson's daughter, Miss
helen Mcclure, who is acting as her
mothers secretary for the session, will
remain in Salem.
Mrs. Ada Unruh of Portland is Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
M. Unruh on North Fifth street.
The members of the Priscilla club and
a few guests, enjoyed an informal af-
ternoon yesterday at the home of Mrs.
Ida Babcock.
The afternoon was passed with sew
ing and later the hostess served refresh
ments.
The Golden Hour club of South Sa-
lem met at the home of Mrs. Homer
lngreg Thursday afternoon. Mrs Mark
McCallister gave an interesting paper
on the early geography Of Oregon. At
the next meeting to be held at the home
Of Mrs. Mark McCallster, Mrs. Ray
Pemberton will give paper on some
part of the early history of Oregon.
A dainty lunch was served by Mrs.
Ingrey, assisted by her sister, Mrs.
Wilkinson.
Those present were, Mrs. c. Abrams,
Mrs. NJ. Bishop, Mrs. G.. Elgin, Msr l..
Garfield, Mrs. M. McCallister, Mrs. A.
Poole, Mrs r. Pemberton, Mrs. A. Sic
vert, Mrs. G., Vibbert, Mrs. Wilkinson
was an additional guest.
Mrs. T.. M. Marvel and daughter are
visiting at the home of Mrs. Marvel's
sister, Mrs. M. Riggs, 976 North Four
teenth street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12

This, Mr.. Smith states, is not in accord
ance with the decision, in that the cost
of the high school is an outlay, not an
expenditure, seeing that the value is
still in the city of Salem,and he also
states that the board would have the
nonresident pupils help pay for a build
ing in which they have no title or own
ership.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
PEACE DOOR STILL
defense against the violence and tn
Continued from page one J

defense against the violence and the
wiles of the enemy.
cit is with satisfaction, therefore,
that they take notice of the declara-
tion that the American communication
is in no wise associated in its origin
with that of the central powers
transmitted ON the eighteenth of De-
cember by the government of the
United States. They did not doubht,
moreover, the resolution of that gov
ernment to avoid even the appearance
of a support, even moral, of the au-
thor's responsible for the war.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
THAW MAY LIVE

repetition Of Thaw's thrilling escape
from Matteawan. Six detectives, work.
ing in two shifts, are constantly at his
btdside. When he looked around and
saw them Thaw made no comment, but
turned over and apparently went to
sleep again.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12

that the president postponed until prob
ably next week conference with the
Spanish ambassador who had an en-
gagement at the White House today
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
To Cure a Cold in One Day
Tablets. Druggists refund money if it
fails to cure. f. w. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
AUTHOR COMMITTED SUICIDE

Portland, Ore, Jan 19.-Holding that
Agnes Thesla Fair, noted sociological
writer had committed suicide by hurling
herself under an interurban electric
train, the coroner's office today refused
to conduct an inquest. Motorman Van
Ham, of the Oregon Electric train which
killed Mrs. Fair at Sellwood, declares
she deliberately jumped in front of it..
Mrs. Fair is well known in every city
on the coast as militant radical.
Wedding invitations, announcements,
and calling cards printed at the Journal
Job epartment-Prices right.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
UNITY WELL
Is CALLED
CHTCKASHA
Company will Drill 1000 Feet on Farm
Of DR.. Ambrisitr Southeast Of Town
But Site Of Well Ne 2NOi Determined

"Chickasha NO. Is the name that
has been given the first Of the tests
now started by the Unity Oh compa-
ny, on leases near this city. "Chicka-
sha No. 2" win be drilled in as soon
as the first test is completed, but as
yet no location has been picked out.
The location Of "Chickasha No. r.
is in 1866. on the farm Of DR. ]. G..
Ambrister, about five miles southeast
OF this city and is one that is ous IL
draw the interest OF local people, for
up to the present time, It is the clos.
est test that has been ATTEMPTED
Whether there ID oil there or not, no
one knows at this time The well Is
being drilled in order to determine
that fact, but it does not take finan.
cier or captain of industry Of the j.
Pierpont Morgan type to get a correct
slant on what It would mean to Chick
asha il an oil well were brought in
within five miles Of the city limits.
Property would advance, there would
be wild scramble for leases, the
Continued on Page Two)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
FOREIGNER
R USES
TO TALK
Austrian or Pole Registered al Plymouth,
Mich, and Now in County Jail, is
Enigma to Federal Authorities

They call him Sapolio" for the sim
pie reason that no one has been able
to successfully twist his tongue into
knot that, when unfurled, would pro
duce a sound answering to the spell
ing Of his name, towit: Lhilipolo
His first name, doubtless wished on
him by fond and doting parents, is
not so bad, stanislaus, can and has
been shortened and aoclmated into
Stanley"
He is supposed to be an Austrian
or Pole or something, and he looks
the part There is one point ON which
all are agreed; he is a foreigner but
just what brand Of foreigner is as
yet as much Of a mystery as a closed
book Certainly he does not belong to
the varied or particular school of for.
eigners to be found within the city's
CONTINUED on Page Fourl
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
Y N vs. MM M#MM MMMNA NMNMMMMMMM
Socialists, Pros. Bull
moosers, Single Takers
and Independents Unite
Pros, Bull
Deputy Makes
97-Mile Round

Bob Castleman is a busy man these
days with the October term of the
district court approaching Yesterday
his speedometer registered ninety
seven miles while on his mission Of
subpoenaing people whose presence is
required at that term During the
day he visited Naples Bradley, Mid
dleburg, Amber Tuttle Pocasset and
Minco coming through the Dutton
community TO Chickesha-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
Valise With
Stolen Goods
Recovered

In an attempt TO locate the owners
Of some Of the loot which was taken
when the boy burglars, Harry Bartlett
and Howard Smith were captured,
Sheriff Bailey and Traffic Officer
Dwyer had private conference with
young Smith this morning A watch
and chain. it was learned, was stolen
in Chicago.
The suit case containing booty
which was shipped to Amarillo Tex,
has been received by the sheriffs OF
flee and it is proposed to induce the
boy to reveal the names Of the owners
SO far as he is able to do so
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
WEATHER FORECAST
For oklahoma.
PLACED UNDER BOND

Yesterday afternoon Little John
Weatherford, charged with resisting
draft, was held under a bond Of 500
by T. S. Commissioner Speake. He
will answer to the federal grand jury
which convenes here on the first Mon
day in November. at which time a
number Of similar cases will be heard.
The wind-up Of the anti-draft casos
will be held this afternoon before Y.
S Commissioner Speake.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
NEW SUITS FILED

The following suits have been filed
in the office Of Court Clerk Mrs. Wat
kins: Levi Buck VS.. J. II. Jackson, R.
Y. Womack, G. G shull and G. w.
Dodd, to quiet title; Jesse Moore VS..
Jonas Carney the unknown heirs Of
David Carueys, Edward Carney the
unknown heirs OF Arlamissa Carney,
suit to quiet title; Maurice Smith VS..
Grady county. Ira NJ Johnson, r. a.
Thompson and j. A. Temple, suit to
quiet title and cancel assessment; Will
lie JeIks Us. Fred Jelks, divorce.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
Liberty Bond Issue VIII Be
Explained by Good Speeches
at city Hall Tonight at 7:3O

sell them in Grady county. II Is not
the bankers business or responsibility
to take care Of this bond issue, the
proceeds OF which go to provisioning
our soldiers. any more than that Of
any other citizen. It is hoped that
every business man in town will at
tend this meeting in order to get an
understanding Of the entire matter so
that he will be able to give informa-
ton to all inquirers To buy these
bonds is a duty and an obligation
and our patriotism win be proven by
what we do instead Of what we say
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05

BY United Press.
New York. Oct. 4-Evidence show
ing that Boio Pasha obtained huge
sums Of money from former Ambassa-
dor von Bernstorff in New York to be
used in corrupting the French press
will be sent to Paris soon to be used
to prosecute the spy who is now un-
der arrest in the French capital.
William Randolph Hearst threatens
10 sue the attorney general for slam
der in mentioning Hearst in connec-
ton with the plot.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
Negro With Beard
Too Young to Fight
Case Is Investigated

cause the registrars at Ft. Worth
Tex, at fire station No. 1, would not
let him register
81 told EN- list what I am tellin
YOU Snd they wouldn't let me regis
ter" said Nichols. He then stated
that he did not know his age, that his
mother was dead and that he did not
know where his father was, His
schooling, be said, had been very
slight and that such schooling had
been gained in Milan county, Texas.
With this last scrap Of information
theofficers viii attempt to check up
lis age.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
Many Needs
10000 Men

That the navy is in need Of practi-
cally 10000 men ct this time, was the
statement Of j. A. White, chief cleo
trician, who is in charge Of the local
naval recruiting station. While en-
listments for the navy have fallen off
considerably during the past weeks.
the chickasha station ranks first ac.
cording to population in the state.
The following men have Just been ex-
amined and accepted as apprentice
seamen here: F. Hughes, lreton, Ok.
Ia. J. s Cooper, Eldorado, Okla. w.
II. Rhodes, Nacogdoches Tex. v Tay.
lor, Ryan. Okla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
CUPID AND
DIVORCES
Assistant Commissioner Of Charities and
Corrections Makes Investigations
Along These Lines Here

James Il Gill, who until last sum
mer had held the office OF court clerk
at Atola since statehood and conclud-
ed he did not want it longer, is here
today in the capacity Of assistant
state commissioner Of charities aud
corrections and is accumulating data
on divorces and marriage licenses
granted and issued in the years 1916
IL.
He will 90 to Pauls Valley from
here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05

Everybody is expected to be at the
city hall at 1880 promptly to attend
the Liberty Loan bond meeting
There will be a committee here
from each town in the county to re-
ceive instructions and it is important
for the moral effect that Chickasha
be well represented. said Chairman
Donahue today.
"a number Of speakers who under
stand their subject will be on hand
and will explain the details Of the sec
ond Liberty Loan bond issue and out
line the plans by whica we expect to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
Shoots Husbands
Negro Slayer in
CrolUded Court

BY United Press.
Kansas City, Mo. Oct Mrs. An
ma Dorset, widow Of the detective who
was recently killed by negro, is be-
ing held for bail following her at
tempt to shoot her husbands slayer
while the negro was being tried for
murder. Mrs. Dorset fired in the
crowded courtroom and painfully I'M
jured the negro who was later sem
fenced to fifty years Imprisonment
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
BIG GOOD ROAD AND
CUP TOUR OCT. l9

The vanguard Of the good roads and
cup tour which will be represented
one hundred strong as the motorists
reach Chickasha on October TO- s r.
brooks, Franklin distributor for Okla.
homa, and Ray H. Haun Of the Okla.
fama Stoekman passed through
here this afternoon on their return to
oklahoma City In the past week
they have travelled Gao miles lSs OF
which were made yesterday
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05

Providing the last two inerements
Of the first quota sent to Camp Travis
by the local board pass with the same
percentage as did the first increment,
district NO. / or Grady county will be
credited with 106 men out Of the APP
proximate 167 required leaving 81 yet
to be called.
This is not stating that such credit
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
No Candidate for President, HGweser,
Will Be Nominated al Convention
Either al Chicago or Si.LOuis
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Chicago, his, Oct. 5.-That the new
national party intends holding the bal.
ance Of power In congress in 1918 is
the declaration Of leaders following
a close convention The leaders arc
not planning a presidential candidate
at present but rather a nationwide
campaign for representation in con
gress.
Chicago and ST. Louis have been
mentioned as possible sites for the
1918 national convention.
The party win be composed Of 80.
cialists prohbitionists, progressIves.
single takers and Independents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05

Thomas Nichols, a negro brought
here from Purcell, has the distinction
of being the first OF his color to be
heralded before the authorities as a
draft resister. His preliminary hear
ing is set for today before T. S. Com.
missioner Speake.
When Nichols was brought in, he
had a growth Of beard on his face and
looked 26. After he had shaved he
looked Is. wherefore the authorities
are up a tree He tells a story that
rings true. According to Nichols. the
only reason that he is not now in pos.
session of d registration card, is be.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
Rushing Air Drives.

BY United Press,
London, Oct 5.-Engiand is rushing
the construction OF aeroplanes which
will enable the new retaliation minis.
try to carry out its program against
German cities.
General south will be named to
take charge Of the new department
which VIII operate independently OF
the flying corps at the front and In
the trenches.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
Each Man in Endless Chain Of Prisoners
Affirm FrighIiul Losses in Most Dis
astrOus BarTage Fire Of War
INFANTRY EASILY
OBTAIN DETECTIVES
Complete DisorganizaiiOu Of German Sol
diers as Resulr Of Hais's Latest Push
Which is Most ImpOrlaniViCiOry OfHar
ny United Press.

by United Press.
London. oct 5.--The Germans have
abandoned as hopeless their counter
attacks against tho newly won British
positions, Marshal Haig reported to-
day. The British are now in undis-
puted control Of huge strip of terri
tory which was won IN the drive yes
{ rday.
Every man in the unending stream
Of German prisoners which is now
flowing back behind the British lines
vouched for the tremendous losses SUI.
fered by the enemy from the Biz
ish barrage, which was the most de-
atracuve artillery fire In the worlds
history.
The first objeotiyes were easily at-
tanned by the British infantry. There
was some hard fighting in isolated
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
Germans in Panic.

ey United Press
With the British Armies Afleld, Oct.
5,-The latest reports coming in to
headquarters show the complete disor-
ganIzatlon OF the German soldiers as
the result Of General Haig's latest
push
All sections Of the British empire
were represented in this tremendous
drive and all deserve special praise
for bravery in a battle which seems
to be the most important victory OF
the war
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
NEW PARTY EXPECTS TO CONTROL CONGRESS IN 1918
TRANSFORMATION
WILL BE EFFECTED WITHIN SIX
MONTHS SURELY EFFICIENTLY
BY United Pres.

By United Press
Washington Oct 5.-secretary Ba.
ker's weekly war summary declares
that America is well on the way to
the battle front At the end OF an.
other six months the Americans will
show a record Of achievement which
will challenge the admiration Of the
world The Transformation Of a nation
Of peace TO a war nation VIII have
been gradually surely and efficiently
accomplished
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
Grady must Furnish 81 Men
more for First Quota of Big
National Army; Date UnknOlDr1

viii be given, for it is not known at
this time whether all the men sent
forward on Sept 10 and oct. will
pass the physical examinations As
yet the local board has received off.
ciaI notification only on the first In.
crement.
Also, definite advices as to when
che next increment win be called have
not been received BY the local board.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
Only One A71slOer
to American Pep"

Granting that all Of Uncle Sans sol
diers are possessed OF the same quail
~ of leather lungs as those who have
passed through chickasha then the
nerve shattered Bocbes are due some
thing in the nature Of on ordeal when
our boys 90 over the top and at EN-.
Last night about 1890 special train
carrying the selectmen from Western
Oklahoma passed through Chickasha
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
TWIN CITIES
CARMEN OUT
ON STRIKE

BY United Press.
st. Paul, MINI, oct Street car
motormen and conductors Of the twin
cities are awaiting the executive order
to strike. The reinstatement of sixty
employees and the recognition of the
union are demanded
The consent to strike followed all
night meetings.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
u S. Navy Active.

81 United PIesA
Washington, Oct with three
times as many vessels and twice as
many men in service now as when
America entered the war the navy is
constantly extending its activities.
Secretary Daniels declared today that
the American navy has been in active
service since tho day on which war
was declared.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-05
NESS
NEEDED in
HEARING
Preliminary Examination Of Major Moore
Continued Till This Afternoon But
Carved Man Mas on Deck

The sheriff's force is today search
ing for John Holmes. a valuable Wit
ness in the preliminary hearing OF
Major Moore charged with cutting
Hollis Cannon while In crowd in
Two street during an automobile ride
Cannon who received two ugly