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Arizona republican., 1917-12-27
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26-"One man in charge of the railroads will help in a measure said F.. P. Ripley. president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. here tohlght in commenting on government control of railroads. We have been beful- dled and bedeviled by scores Of pet ty officials who asked for prIcrity shipment rights, wanting to hurry through things in which they were interested"
 stockholders will give a sigh o1 relief when the government takes the control and guarantees return,,." Mir. Ripley continued. T do not believe the government can operate the San ta Fe system more efficiently than at present unless it gets more mater
Arizona republican., 1917-12-27
GENERAL BLISS ID cr-bE RECALLED T0
 HIS HIGH OFFICE
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Secretary Baker announced formally tonight that General Bliss who retired today would be recalled to active duty and re-appointed chief of staff. He also said Major General Riddle would be continued as assistant chief of staff. The decision to re-appoint General Bliss is regarded in army circles as an extraordinary compliment, since it has rarely been the case in any army that retired officer has head ed the military machine.
 The task of preparing the army for war has rested almost wholly on the shoulders of General Bliss from the start. He has been almost contin- uously at his desk at all hours of the day and night.
 General Bliss was assistant chief of staff when war was declared. Major General Scott, chief of staff. was sent with former Senator Root to Russia soon after the declaration, however, and the work of army build ing devolved upon the assistant to be continued when he was appointed chief on General Scotts retirement. In addition to his other duties. the general is senior army member of Secretary Bakers new war council.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-27
yrmy apprOprlat1On act.
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WASHINGTON, Dec 26.--Follow- ing Is the presidents proclamation taking over the railroads of the country:
 By the President of the United States of America.
 s"A proclamation:
 Whereas. the congress of the United States, in the exercise of the constitutional authority vested in them, by joint resolution of the sen ate and house of representatives, bearing date April 6, 1917, resolved:
 That the state of wac betweei. the United States and the imperial German government which has thus been thrust upon the United States is hereby formally declared; and that the president be and he is hereby authorized and directed to employ the entire naval and military forces of the United States and the resources of the government to carry on war against the imperial German government; and to bring the con- flict to a successful termination, all of the resources of the country are hereby pledged by the congress of the United States
 And by joint resolution bearing date of December [. t!17, resolved:
 ' That 8 state of war is hereby declared to exist between the United States of America and the imperial and royal Austro- Hungarian, govern ment; and that the president be and he is hereby authorized and directed to employ the entire naval and military forces of the United States and the resources of the government to carry on war against the imperial and royal Austro- Hungarian government; and tc bring the conflict to a successful ter imitation all the resources of the country are hereby pledged by the congress of the United States
 And whereas it is provided by sec ton one of the act approved August
Arizona republican., 1917-12-27
One Man M Charge WiH
 Help Some, Says Ripley

ials than We have been able to get
 The government has the power 10 commander materials and niay by this add to the roads efficiency. The government also has the power to settle strikes.
 As to men. the government has the means more effectively to suprly them
 Ready to Do Duty
 SAN. FRANCISCO, Dec. 26-"Rail- road men are ready to do their duty under any plan or policy that may be determined upon to achieve the purposes of the nation in this time of war" William Spronle, president of the Southern Pacific company, said here tonight in commenting on President Wilson's announcement
Arizona republican., 1917-12-27
GOVERNMENT TO TAKE NATIONS RAILROADS
One Death Expected Toll Ot Gasoline Explosion and TvO
 More Burned By Hot Fire

One third has fa sco-eh about the fsee the resu of an explosion of
  afternoon spark from tool being employed in opening 50 salon the yard the of the tire house and produced explosion that blew and other spread burning Gasoline practically all of the en- closure.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-27
ITALIAN
 ACTIVITY GROWING
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Except on the northern front the military operations continue far oe- low normal. In France, where snow has fallen along the entire front, obly bombardments and small raiding par ties are taking place.
 West of the Brenta river in the Italian highlands, the Italians on Christmas day continued their coun- ter attacks upon the Austro- German forces which previously had succeed ed in making gains on Col De Rosso and Monte de Val Bella. The battle ragged throughout the morning with great violence and the Italians had wrested several of their former posi- tions from the enemy, but owing to renewed onslaughts by the Teu- tonic allied forces they were again compelled to give ground.
 The Berlin war office admits that the Italians threw heavy counter at tacks against the invaders on the Col De Rosso and neighboring sec tors, but asserts that all of them broke down under heavy losses.
 The situation surrounding the peace parleys between the Autro- Germans and the Russians is still beclouded owing to hack of details being per AiiAlNCu to SOiiic lHlOuSH. AL ldSl dC- counts the Germans had not only failed to return an answer to the demands made by the Bolsheviki dcl- egates, but had requested that the negotiations be extended for virtual ly another month. Meantime another commission has started for Petrograd from Berlin in an endeavor to re- store relations between Germany and | Russia and also to reach a settle ment with the Russians for an ex- change of civilian and incapacitated war prisoners.
 Only twelve British merchantmen were sunk by mines or submarines 1 last week as against seventeen tie previous week
 | Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, second sea lord, has been promoted to the rank of first sea lord of the British admiralty, succeeding Admir- al Sir John Jellicoe. Admiral Jellicoe has been made a peer.
 PETROGRAD. Dec 26-It is re- ported that the German delegation which was expected in Petrograd on Thursday is proceeding to Brinsk in- stead, fearing that 8 visit to Petro- grad would be misinterpreted.
 There is an unofficial report, which cannot be confirmed, that the Rus sians have given the Germans forty l (Continued on Page TWol
Arizona republican., 1917-12-27

wANTED-Middle aged woman as housekeeper for family of two: refer ences required. Call in person at 322 West Culver. dp
Arizona republican., 1917-12-27
THE ETERNAL TRIANGLE
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Q EAST LA SVEGAS, N. M Dec. 26.-Julian Sena shot and killed Val entine Varas today at Chaperito, N. M, by shooting him in the region of the heart Sena afterward surren- dered, saying he found Varas in his home with his wife. Admission to the house was refused him and he forced a door open, he said. Sena said Varas rushed at him and he fired
Arizona republican., 1917-12-27

wrote that he negotiated the contract in question and that MT. Stevens had nothing to do with it.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-27

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
Will You Stand Behind President in Resist
ing German Aggression and Atrocities
Against American Lives and Honor?
PRESIDENT WILSON
WANTS YOUR OPINION
United States Senator Owen Wires for
ChiCkasha Public Sentiment on Question
Of Supporting Wilson War Policy

What do you think about the pres.
ent war situation--you, personally?
That Is what President Wilson and
congress desire to know and in order
to get an expression OF opinion on the
subject from 1OO,0OOOOO people more
or less a canvass is being made Of the
country and this includes Chickasha
and Grady county.
Pro-German papers have declar-
ed that the west is opposed to decla-
ration of war by the congress or
the admission, as is openly confessed
in Washington that state of war ex-
lists. They assume that the west will
not uphold the president in his posi-
tion that a state of war exists. 1t is
to get the opinion Of every citizen in
Chickasha and Grady county on the
subject that United States Senator
Robert l.. owen has addressed a tele-
gram to the Commercial and Farm
bureau asking for an individual opin-
ion in order that it may form an inte-
grail part of a concensus OF public opin-
ion throughout the country for the
guidance of the chief executive in bat
Ting with this momentous question.
Following is Senator Ovens wire:
Washington, March %, 1917.
Commercial and Farm Bureau of Gra-
day County, Chickasha. Okla.
Please wire me. Washington, the
state Of public opinion in Oklahoma as
to congress declaring war on Germa-
ny or shat state Of war exists. viii
Oklahoma approye the president if he
advises a declaration of war? Pro
German papers declare that western
opinion opposes declaration of war or
state Of war, 1t is very important the
president should know the truth as his
action will be greatly influenced by
The opinion of the western people.
Robert L. Owens.
Jonas Cook, president of the Com
nercial and Farm bureau, is desirous
hat the citizenship of Chickasha indi-
ate to him or any member of the
Farm bureau by phone, ia, its senti-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

Irene Fenwick and Owen Moore,
screen players of reputation and artis-
try. are co-stars in this live unusual
story, Paramount feature in five
parts. Action and likeable romance
are combined in the story with the lo-
Gale presenting variety that takes one
from the heart of the crime district
of New York into the quiet byways and
clean life of the small town people.
The supporting cast is typically
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
RANK FooLIsHNEss

You occasionally see It stated that
colds do not result from cold weather.
That is rank foolishness, Were it true
colds would be prevalent in midsum-
mer as in midwinter. The microbe
that causes colds flourishes in damp,
cold weather. To get rid of a cold
take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t is effectual and is highly recommen-
ded by people who have used it for
ANY years as occasion required. and
know its real value abtainable ey-
erywhere. d-w-1m
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

Chickasna proof is what you want
and the statement of this highly re-
spected resident will Danish all doubt
Jacob Nebergall, blacksmith, 400
Colorado Ave, Chjckasha, says: "Af
ter days of exertion, my back has
sometimes been sore and lame. The
kidney secretions have passed irregu-
larly and have caused me much an
noyance. 1t hasn't taken more than
a few days use of Doan's Kidney Pills
to give me great relief. wouldn't be
without box of Doan's Kidney Pills
in my home"
Price soc at all edalers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Nebergall had. Foster Milburn
Co.. Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
JOHN H. vENABLE
LawYer
sIaN oE eoop DIGESTION

When you see a cheerful and happy
old lady you may know that she has
good digestion. If yous digestion is
impaired or if you do not relish your
meals take dose of Chamberlain's
Tablets. They strengthen the stom.
ach improve the digestion and cause
gentle movement of the bowels.
Obtainable everywhere. d-w.1m
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
BAD COLDS FROM SUDDEN
CHANGES

Spring brings all kinds of weather
and with it comes colds and the revi-
val of winter coughs and hoarseness.
DR. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey will head
off a new cold or stop the old one the
soothing balsams relieve the sore
throat and heal the irritated tissues.
Get bottle today and start treatment
at once. At your druggist. Csc. For
muia on the bottle. d-w-1m
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
punric NorlcE

The Board OF County commissioners
Of Grady County, Oklahoma, will sell
at public auction, at the front door OF
the court house in Chickasha, on Mon
day, the 2nd day of April, 1917, one
new 1917 model. Ford auromooiie, 10
the highest bidder for cash.
vr J. A. TEMPLE.
Chairman Of the Board of County Com
missioners. 2S-et
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
HOW TO PREVENT aRoUP

When the child is subject to attacks
of Group, see to it that he eats a light
evening meal, as an overloaded stom-
ach may bring on an attack; also
watch for the first symptom-hoafse
ness, and give Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy as soon as the child becomes
hoarse. Obtainable everywhere.
d-w-1m
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
Jaekson comlnn Home.

Mrs. Denbo, Of the Chickasha Busi-
ness college, states that Representa-.
tive Bert Jackson, manager of the
school, is expected to return from Ok
lahoma City the last OF the week to
resume his duties here. Mr.. Jackson
Is doing some special work on the jour.
nails Of the legislature
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

The highesr spol cass4 prlces win be
paid for some clean cotton rags deIiv.
cred at once at the Daily Express Of
fice. a-s1tS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
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The wind and sand has been blow
ing across the country SO hard that
the farmers are casting anxious eyes
at their crops to see if any soil is go
ing to be left.
County Superintendent Shepard and
Mr.. Cooper of Chickasha we're with
us again Thursday night They
brought DR.. Tucker of Washington, d..
c., with them. Dr. Tucker lectured
on the subject, Sanitation"
Misses Edna Blalock. Leila Brown,
Maggie and Katie Mcclellan, and Bes-
sic Birdwell spent Sunday with Misses
Mabel and Exer Rollins.
]. S. Blalock and family spent Sun
day at Ed Bakers.
r. T. Weaver was reported very i'll
Saturday night
Miss Cora Robertson visited her
brother Louis east of NARROW last
week.
Cecil Taylor and Mr.. and Mrs. Otis
Dennis took supper at b. M. Flurry's
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

strong one and includes many we'll
known faces. "a Girl Like That" will
please you because it is live, pulsat-
ing and filled to the brim with quick
ening action and romance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

ments in the premises.
This is important and every man in
Chickasha should give an expression
of opinion and at once.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
Ice Cream sociable.

An ice cream sociable will be given
at the Congregational church tonight
at which everybody is invited. A very
pleasant time Is anticipated
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
VAUDEVILLE

Cooper and Hickey in music and
song.
F'riday-"The Return of Eve" starr
ing Edna Mayo and Eugene O'Brlen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
Sunday.

sunday.
The Sunday school crowd was
smaller than usual Sunday. The mems
Bible class proved to be the banner
winner Sunday.
Mrs. Luther Stoner spent the week
end with her sister, Mrs. simms near
Purdy.
Miss Hettie Blalock took supper
with Misses Cora and Nina Robertson
Sunday.
The Stover school rally program for
Thursday night April 9TH, is as fol-
lows:
Invocation, Rev. F. A. Brown.
Flag Salute, school.
America audience, led by school
Welcome address, vonnie Blalock.
Recitation, Donnie Robertson.
Recitation, Newton Young.
Recitation, Hazel Robertson.
Dialogue, "Tear Party"
Dialogue, Society"
Song, primary department.
Recitation, Homer Slower
Recitation, Walter Cook
Recitation, Rosabelle Bainbridge.
Recitation, Thalbert Slower
Recitation, Fred Taylor.
Song, school.
Recitation, Hayden FURRY.
Recitation, John Young.
Dialogue, "The Minister'S Call"
Recitation, Willie Wade
Recitation, Mamie Rolline
Recitation, Clinton Moore.
Recitation, Albert Gennings.
Dialogue, Sues Beau to Dinner"
Recitation, Hattie Taylor.
Recitation, Exer Rollins.
Recitation, Paul Brown.
Recitation, Hazel Stover.
Address, 0. G. Cooper.
Address, Mrs. Coryell.
Address, Supt. NJ II, Shepard.
Address, Mrs Edna 7 Watkins.
Address, Dr. Austin, Pres. O. C. w.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
Born, a Girl.

borni Girl.
Born, Yesterday, to Mr. and Mrs j,
r. Hirst who reside near Tabler, a
girl.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
GO NO
FARTHER

The Evidence is at Your Door.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

The Sunday school crowd was
smaller than usual Sunday The mems
Bible class proved to be the banner
winner Sunday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

Miss Hettie Blalock took supper
with Misses Cora and Nina Robertson
Sunday
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

Mrs. Luther Stoner spent the week
end with her sister, Mrs. Simms near
Purdy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-06

eff. president or the Board OF pubtit
interests. state senator 1sS5-isSs, may
or of Richmond for three terms. TWEEN
" years chairman Of the state
Democratic committee. member OF the
Democratic national committee, many
times delegate to state and national
conventions, an active member of Com
federate veteran organizations. a
prominent official in Baptist church
organizations. and for many years lieu
tenant governor of Virginia In ad-
dition no has been actively and OFT
cially identified with public school and
collegiate boards. and has taken a
lively interest in the upbuildtng of
the states educational system.
Looking over this record OF service
and weighing It justly. we could not
help reaching the determination that
MIR. Ellyson abundantly deserves the
recognition and the honor of the high
office for which he is "A candidate In
every tasy committed to him, he has
been faithful. true. and efficient. and
with 1t all he Is a kindly, gentleman
nered, genuine, lovable man. the sort
that we know we'll In old Virginia and
the sort we value and uphold.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-06
IN DEFENSE OF THE DRAFTED MAN

The exemption boards are naturally
and rightly perturhed at the large
/ number OF trivial and disingenuous'
! Vice presented by the men called for
I examination
The boards are under a heavy re-
sponsibilitv which is not lightened by
the food OF excuses and they are JUS
tined in making protest. The fault,
however. we believe, is not altogether
with the men themselves. Emporium
ate relatives or intimate friends, in
too many instances. have urged upon
them every imaginable form of excuse
which might by any chance sway the
Judgment OF the men charged with
the duty of passing on exemption
claims The men present them half
heartedly. knowing very we'll that the
chances are all against their accept
ance as valid. The importunate out
siders are pacif1ed If not satisfied
and In the end the required number
OF soldiers is obtained just the same.
There needs. however. to he a stiff
fening up of the spirit Of the commune
ity generally on this subject. No man
worthy of citizenship will lightly. of
his own motion, set aside his oblira-
tons to his own land. The drafted
man is under terrific spiritual stress
however and may need encourage
ment In facing the stern fact of war
as a personal experience. Those near
est him. who understand his ternnera-
ment and his situation. owe il to him
ana their country to stand by and
support him rather than try to help
him find ways. trivial and disingenu-
Gus" to evade the high service to
which democracy calls him.
This is no time for the existence of
the spirit satirized by Petroleum V.
Nasty, who, in the time OF the War
Between the States. loudly asserted his
willingness for his wife's relatives To
go to war. The call OF any indi-
vfdual man to service Ia also a call
for those about him 10 give him every
moral support of which they are cap
able.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-06

F4dftoF NlrEfnian.
Sir.---I regret very much that I
have not been n resident or Rich
mond long enough to be allowed to
vote on Tuesday. Were l. thus
qualified. would certainly vote for
MIR. Ellyson to be our next governor.
had this in mind a week ago solely
for the reason l thought Mr.. Ely
son would most likely run ahead OF
Mr.. Pollard with the dry vote.
At that time both Mr., Ellvson and
Mr.. Pollard stood, as men. on equal
terms with me. IT is not so now be-
cause, Mr.. Pollard has made some
very serious charges and has not
sustained them. After making serious
charges against DR. Cannon, Mr..
Pollard discovered" that DR.. Cam
non was not candidate for COVER
nor. Certainly Mr.. Pollard should
either have proved his charges or
withdrawn them. Anybody can make
charges.
I am glad to see my friend, Hav-
erty, OF Smithtield. standing out
equally for temperance.
Yours hoping for dry governor,
CHARLES F.. JOHNSON.
Richmond. Va. August 4. 1917.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-06
BIG FARMERS PICNIC
TO BE HELD IN ORANGE

Gordonsville, Va. August s.-Ths
Orange Farmers club and the Cor
louisville Farmers club, with tho
Thorn Hill union, Mine Run union
and Unionville union cooperating,
will hold its annual picnic In tho
grove on the farm of Mrs NJ. r.
Bond near Orange, on August 8.
An excellent program has been ar
ranged for the occasion Mr. z. p.
Smith. of the agricultural and indus
trial department of the Southern
railway: Judge G.. r. Cassell, of the
agricultural department of the Nor
folk & Western. railway; Rev. George
Stewart. noted evangelist. and other
speakers will address the crowd.
Tournament, with splendid prizes 10
be given to successful knights, base
ball and other attractions
Miss Shannon will give a demon
stration. and talk along the lines or
home demonstration work. and 1t IS
hoped to have Miss Ella Agnew.
head of the state home demonsta-
ton work, make a talk on the above
Occasion,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-06
LET NO DRY DEMOCRAT VOTE FOR MR. DAVIS


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E0i the aeFo'IoN % many 'l"u9a''" pro
Snfnit'ohists /" cause 'he} nave nero
##Aad no" hold dear
Nh Every possible influence has been
EeAersea to make prohlbulonists for
fges. through heated discussion Of less
Itmportant matters. ,hat the issue is
frtiIl a vital one in virginia and VII
f4enain 80 until the STATE and nation
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