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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

A meeting 81 an the grade teachers
Of the city was held at the high school
building Yesterday afternoon. After
Supt Ramey had discussed some gen.
oral features 81 the schools short talks
were made by the principals Of the re,
spectiye buildings. Much interest was
iaanigested IA the playground features
OF each school where the sames are
supervised by the teachers Play,
ground duty by the teacher has come
Is mean supervision Of the games
The principals and teachers are lend
strong ngluence to eacougage home
gardeniag and in connection with this
Is develop 4 spirit 81 thrift and econo-
my. several hundred children nov
have aeeoangs 10 savings hanks
In line WITH All other schools OF the
state the ChickasAa city schools viii
observe rally week Thursday and
FRIDAY April 5tA and sta. will be Go
t0School days~ Every patron is cor
dialN iavited 10 visit the class reom
IN Which tAe chnares 81 The home may
aNead specially From those who
have tAs time ana INCLINATION a yisi,
VIII he appreelated 10 any department
The schools are q proceed derins
these DAYS on the rcsalar prcxtsm of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
TUBERCULOSIS FAST
THINNING RANKS or
AMERICAN INDIAN
" nnllaa Pres.

W United Press
Washington March ~ The fast
thinning ranks ol the Indian arc aeFl
opeiy threatened With tbe scoargc of
tuberculosis. according 70 tAe office
~ indian affairs official guardian Tor
more tian 100000 members of The red
race today
Prevention Of ihe spread of this
dread disease. which is more prevalent
among the Indians ii,a6 any other race
~ occupying most " me Offices time.
Trachoma. au eye disease. is the next
most serious afiectation among In
diane uncleapiness and alcohol are
blamed A campaigD of education 10
curb the TWO evils has been started
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
The Oklahoma National Bank
cHicKAsHA, OKLAHOMA

al statement 0adene Comptroller the close Of business
March 1917
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
eagsaYreaIAMs MEET

the annual meeting of the Womens
presbyterial Society Of the Presbyiery
Of ~ Reno win be opened tonight az
per program which WAS printed yester.
day Delegations Of preabyterians
from Anadarko and El Reno were
among The first 10 arrive on the scene.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
5IISS3:S57 Ven
JOHN JACOB AsToR

Americas first millionaire, was a very
far sighted man. lie left the little viii
lage of Waldorf on the Rhine to come to
this country of wonderful opportunities
to engage in the business of selling
pianos, but he soon learned that there
was more profit in the fur business In
good years and bad years. he prospered
because under all circumstances he was
a rigid economist and dose trader
BY the close Of the eighteenth century,
he was the richest man in the United
States. Then. as his wealth continued
to grow, he did something which nearly
everybody thought was foolish. He
bought land on Manhattan Island, far
beyond the developed section, (which to
the ordinary vision was not likely to be
eneroached upon by the then little city
for generations to come. The wisest
men in New York said he was inviting
ruin. tying up vast sums in unproduetive
land that meant nothing but taxes. But
be kept on buying land. In is4S. he died
eavinK an estate worth over s3A 0lO am
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

WANTED Steady job by reliable and
yoang man, snything coasid-
cred where there is chance for promo
tiou References furnished. L. W
Seatoa. City. ss-St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

Airs a. \. Thomas Of Bowie. TEX,
VIII arrive tomorrow IRON Oklahoma
CITY, where she has been visiting Mrs.
II G. seitz, for a visit with relatives
here before returning 70 her home.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
NEXT THURSDAY AND FRIDAY TO
BEYISITING DAYS AT SCHOOLS

work. Personal visitation is the only
satisfactory way to know of the valu-
able work that is now being done by
your city schools.
The primary grades in all the build
ings are very much reduced in attend
ance By measles.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

9y United Preeb.
London, March 2a The Spanish
cabinet has suspended All constitutions
al guarantees, according 10 wireless
advieea, This act means martial law
throughout Spain Labor union head.
quarters are aiso closed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

"llaFe sou studied economy IN The
houeTi Nea,9 replied Mr. Chugglns,
Nim tiipd ~ paYng ont nll this money
20 kecp ~ cooking range, Instead OF
speuding Il for lmsolIner
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

All persons aie warned against eash.
ng check iaaued 10 n II Thompson
and Il, N Nialon each for $3.50 by lhe
Midland Bridge co.. Kansas CITY MO-
same having been LOST prior 20 deliY.
arY
aa-at ), 3, sanstttA roremau.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

Have you READ tne clanaired adsf
Try IL. They are interesting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-29

r. A Thompson Of Ninnekan Is n
town today on business.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10
JOHN PATTERSON, REPORTED BEING
 MISSING, IS SAFE

DOUGLAS, Aug. 10. - John Nc Pherson, member of the G. A. R. and veteran Alaskan who, on July Il took a few pounds of grub and went to sea in a small dory and concerning whom some apprehension was felt week ago, it being re- ported that he was probably lost, rowed gaily into the harbor yester- day evening, brown as an Indian and with a hirstute growth that would be the envy of many young CT man. Asked concerning his trip and it's object, the man who marched from Atlanta to the sea with Gen. Sherman replied:
 Twenty years ago I discovered a promising looking prospect near Barlow's Cove on the west side of Admiralty Island. For several years have been intending to return to investigate it but never was able to do so until this summer. But dis appointment was my portion as the entire locality is so overgrown with devil clubs that I could not pene trate it. The country out there is nothing like it was when 1 first knew it. Then there were myriads of grouse and this trip I did not sec one, neither did I see any game of any kind There are probably lots of deer on the Island but they arc not sporting around the waterfront
 "I heard since coming back that had been given up for lost, but when can't take care of myself in the wilds of Alaska, there are hun dreds of cheechacoes who had bet ter remain within the glamor of cleo tric lights"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10
MANY BANK CLERKS SERVE.

BERLIN, Aug. 10.-At the annual convention of the German bank clerks held at Madgeburg, Prussia. it was announced today 14,000 of it's members were in service at the front.
 Phone it to The Empire, No. 374.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10
FISH COMING IN

DOUGLAS. Aug. 10. n Two boat loads of fish, aggregating 1000 pounds, were unloaded at the wharf of the Alaska Coast Fish Company CTS had declined to purchase them on account of the poor prospect for getting them off for Seattle in the immediate future, owing to uncertain steamer schedules. Two other boats unloaded their catches here this forenoon. Fishermen say the recent exortme high and low tides have ref fected their business, the halibut not biting so readily as during ordinary tides.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10

spoke of him at the dinner given in his honor in London as having high destinies" written in his face. Sir Richard Mcbride was born in New Westminster on December 15, 1870.
 He received his early education in his native city. and completed his education at Dalhousie University,
 Halifax, N S., where he graduated
 in law in 1890. He was called to the Bar of British Columbia two years later, and soon rose to dis tinction in his profession. In 1S96 he was put forward as a Conserva- tive candidate to contest the Vest Provincial House of Commons, but suffered defeat Two years later. however, he was elected member of the Legislature from Dewdney. From that time his prominence and in- fluence grew steadily, until he was generally regarded as the foremost Western statesman of the Dominion. When the Provincial government was formed in June, 1900, he was given the portfolio of minister of mines but after more than year of hard work resigned in September. 1901. In the exciting year of 1902 he dis tinguished himself as leader Of tho opposition. After he became Prime Minister on June 1, 1903, he became largely responsible for the prosper ity and progressiyeness enjoyed by his native province. At the general election of 1907 he was elected as the member for Victoria City, and at the general election of 1909 he was again given the popular pledge of confidence, and was chosen to represent Victoria City and Yale in the Provincial Legislature. His gov ernment swept the province in 1912.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10
HoMEsTEAoERs VISIT DOUGLAS

DOUGLAS, Aug. 10.-Lester and Miss Maud Rink, brother and sister. who have homestead on Strawberry Point, were in town yesterday on a shopping expedition, leaving at an early hour this morning when they were accompanied by Mrs. O. E. Ben nett and Mrs, John Gilman, Who will visit them at their country retreat for the next week or ten days. The Kinks report an excellent crop Of native strawberries this year and in corroboration of their statement, brought fine pail of them to town for friends.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10
RICHARD M'bRIDE DIES SUDDENLY
 IN LONDON
Former Premier of B. C. and Great Political Factor Comes to
 End of Life.

Sir Richard Mcbride, former Pre- mier of British Columbia and until recently agent-seneral for that pro vince in England, died in London last Monday, according to advices re- ceived on the Prince George last night Death is said to have been due to Bright's Disease from which he had been suffering for a number of years. Lady Mcbride and fam fly were in London at the time.
 Sir Richard Mcbride was the most outstanding Premier British Columbia has had. Ee held office of chief minister from 1903 until the autumn of 1915, when he re- signed to go to England as agent general, being succeeded at Victor ia by Mir. w. J. Bowser, who for several years had been associated with him as attorney general. One of the reasons actuating Sir Richard in the decision to go to London was failing health; he hoped to obtain an improvement there, but it was soon aparent that, if anything, his condition was worse. A few months ago his physicians advised him to come back to British Columbia, and while the recent session was in progress in Victoria. he resigned from the position of agent-general with the announced intention of re- turning to the Pacific Coast.
 A Popular Figure
 Sir Richard was a popular figure in British Columbia and during the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10
FORMER TREADWELL MAN
 SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN
 KILLED IN EUROPEAN WAR

TREADWELL, Aug. 10. In a New York paper of July 30, just re- ceived by l.. s. Ferris of this place. is an account of the supposed death on the Western front in France on the night of July 23 of Captain Brax- ton Bigelow, an American who was serving with the Royal Engineers of England.
 Captain Bigelow was mining en- gineer and was employed at Tread we'll for some time up to about five years ago when he resigned his posi- tion here and went to South Africa. In 1914 and when the war broke out, he returned to New York but left immediately for England where
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10

boom days of the province in the past decade was an unbeatable poli- tical leader He was a man of broad vision and imperial views. In going to England he felt that he would be able to do British Columbia valua- ble service in an imperialistic way. He made no secret of the fact that his work as a political leader here in the province itself was practical ly completed. His railway policies were far-reaching and although, in the light of subsequent events, his railway building program was ap' parently too pretentious, had it not been for the war and the world wide depression few doubt that the c. N. P. and P. G. E. projects initiated by Sir Richard would al ready have been successful. It was him aim at one time to extend the P. G. E. not only into the Peace River district, but also to Atlin and Alaska, connecting up with the pro posed United States railway system in Alaska.
 Sir Richards Strength
 The strength which Sir Richard Mcbride and his government had in British Columbia was clearly shown at the polls in 1909 and 1912 when he swept the province. Many of his ardent friends believe that he could have stayed off the Con servative defeat of 1916, as his per sonal popularity not only at the Coast but also in the Upper Coun try, was marked. Dick" Mcbride was picturesque figure, mar whom it can fairly be said, the peo pie of British Columbia loved.
 Parliamentary Record
 Sir Richard Mcbride was once described by Premier Borden as a brilliant young Canadian, whose name in British Columbia means to the people of that province much if not all. that the name of Sir John A. Macdonald meant, and still means, to Eastern Canada. And Hon. Winston Churchill Gas MT. T P. O'Connor recalls in a laudatory personal sketch, "A Benevolent Au tocrat,' in the June T. P. Magazine)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10
SUCCESSFUL CARD PARTY

DOUGLAS, AUG. 10. The card party held in Odd Fellows Hall last night by the auxiliary of the Rebekah Lodge was a most enjoyable affair, thirteen tables being occupied with whist The prize winners were Mrs. J. F. Henson and l.. J. Bruner, while the consultations went to Mrs. E. Williams and Alex Sey At the conclusion of the card playing a splendid lunch was served down starirs in the banquet room. A number were present from. Juneau It was the first of series of card parties to be given for the bene fit of the Red Cross by the Rebekah auxiliary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10
GETTING UP IN THE WORLD

TREADWELL, Aug. 10.-In a let. ter to his father at this place, Nor man CoryelI, a former Treadwell em- ploye who left here year ago. writes from Dayton, Ohio, where he is training in an aviation camp, that he is rapidly mastering the fascin- ating art of air navigation; that he has assembled his first machine and made a successful flight. He holds a non-commissioned office and is enthusiastic over his success. He was one of the most promising boys on the Island when here and his friends expect to hear good reports of him as he advances in his chosen depart ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10
RUSSIAN BORDER CLOSED MANY
 KEPT OUT
Closing of the Frontier Excludes Six Hundred Passengers from
 United States.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-With the closing of the Russian border, the State Department has been notified from Christiania, six hundred pas sengers on the steamer Oscar H., who were enroute to Russia, were forced to stay on board the ship, which arrived at Christiania July %. The Norwegian authorities re- fused to allow the six hundred who were bound for Russia to land on the ground that there was no pos sibility of housing them. Many were Russians and Films. The newspa. pers in Christiania announce that entry into Russia is prohibited until Aug 18th.
 Old papers for sale at The Empire office. Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10
RED CROSS SALE TOMORROW

DOUGLAS, Aug. 10.-The Ladies Exchange, an auxiliary of the Red Cross, will hold it's first sale to- morrow afternoon, beginning at l o'clock at the Palace of Sweets things to eat and it will be a rare opportunity for stocking up witl all that goes to make good Sun day dinner. Everything will be home made and there will be nt blanks. You inspect the stock ant take what you want.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10

he offered his services to that coun- try and was accepted.
 Captain Bigelow was the only son of Major John Bigelow, U. s. A., retired, and was grandson of the late John Bigelow Dodge of the British army. He was very popu- lar at Treadwell and news of his death is sorrowfully received
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10
COAL MAY ADVANCE

DOUGLAS, Aug. 10.-Mayor E, E..
 Smith received a cable this morning from the Canadian company supply ing coal for the city that an advance of from 75 cents to $1 per ton may be made in the price at any time. As the city has 300 tons on hands. it would be wise for those having space in which to sore it to lay in a few tons before the raise comes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-10
MORE SCHOOL PAINT

DOUGLAS, Aug. 10.-A contract for painting the manual training building, an adjunct to the school house, was let yesterday by the school board to Axel Kronquist who lately repainted and otherwise i'm proved the interior of the main
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-28
SUPEklI5UkS in
MOOD TO REDUCE
CITY OVERHEAD
Elected Officials Hold Prelimi.
nary Caucus and Talk
Economy Plans

A brief session Of the seven super
TisorS-elect at the city hall last night
Developed into . preliminary Discus
sion OF the appropriation bin for the
next six months, one OF the first mat
tiers which the board must settle
after taking office at noon next Mon
day. -
Economy IL to be one Of the strong
POINTS. of the new administration, II
last NIGHTS discussion 10 followed out.
A number Of suggestions Tor econo
MIXING were made. w. II. McCleilan'
chairman Of the ways and means com
mitss on q former board, and <. A.
Mott.Smith, Just elected, have each
been devoting considerable time 70. a
study OF the present finances.
One Of the suggestions last night
was that of q reorganization OF the
city purchasing agents Office In order
70 reduce overhead expense. While
the suggestion did not take very del
mite form, It viii come UP again and
the prospects are good for some &C.
tion. There il good deal Of disap-
pointment over the way the municipal
purchasing agency has worked ont.
Another suggestion to be considered
A that the number of municipal autos
should be reduced and those kept In
service be made to do more work.
There IL Q possibility that mayor
Lanes big red car, which 10 SAID 70
be heavy expense for upkeep ana
repair, be turned in and smaller,
less expensive car be secured, this
car 70 be used for other departments
a. well as the mayors. Mayor Fern
Il 10 expected, VIII gladly lend the use
Of his car for other city officials, as
be did when mayor before.
Before the appropriation bin Is
passed, the supervisors viii look close,
IL into the possibility Of eliminating
Overhead expense around the city
hail. II Is understood that the road
department office may be scrutiniSed
TO see II q saving can be effected.
Last nights meeting was open,
though an executive session had been
considered. All Of the supervisors
elect were present. Mcclellan was de-
tanned az home early In the evening
BY the Illness Of child and arrived
somewhat late and Mott-Smith had to
leave early. 90 the supervisors did not
get very Tar In their caucus.
AZ far % IL went, II was entirely
harmonious. The question Of commit
tee organization did not come UP, nor
vas anything said about patronage.
A report today that the Democratic
minority had agreed to accept the cur.
tnilmenf Of the mayors appointiye
powers at last nights session appar-.
emily has no foundation
The supervisors viii have another
session tomorrow night. II ID pos
slble that q third session viii Be held
Saturday OF Sunday, as the new mem
bers wish to set 9 better working &C
QlIaintance with city affaire befora
taxing any action e. officials :
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-28
JAIL PRISU|yEkS
1OEAT $1,000
POUNDSOF BREAD
Territory Must Pay $50 600
This Year for Feeding
laWbreakerS

Bids tabulated at the office Of ths
attorney general for provisions and
supplies during the coming year for
the territorial prisoners were an
nounced this morning. Acting Attor-
ney General Arthur G. Smith esti-
mates that the total cost Of supplies
this year will approximate $4,000.
C. J. zee Hop & Co. bid on the
largest number Of separate supplies
and awards will probably be made as
follows:
Beef, 72,O00 pounds at s - cents:
beans, II IL q bag Of so pounds; but.
ter, 800 pounds at IS cents; eggs, 60
cents q dozen; baking powder, So IL
cents q tin; flour, cents a pound ;
lard (leaf and compound), $3.50 and
$2.10 a tin. respectively; onions, 4
cents; potatoes. $3.50 . hundred
pounds; soap, $3.50 q hundred pounds;
graduated sugar, $3.25 a box Of 80
pounds.
Loves Bakery will be awarded the
contract for furnishing 40,452 pounds
of fresh bread at s cents, and $1,000
pounds of pilot bread at 8 IL cents
Davies & Co. will probably secure
the following as low bidders:
Six dozen house ,brooms at $3.50;
six dozen yard brooms, 1915 a dozen;
six dozen Chinese yard brooms, at
$3.50; % cases Of kerosene, at $2.25;
5000 pounds of sole leather at IS
cents; 1000 pounds split leather at 80
cents; sapolio, 10 cases at $4.75.
For poi the Honolulu Poi Factory
was the only bidding firm, and will
be awarded the contract at 3 1-2 cents
q pound. A total Of $4,000 pounds is
needed during the year.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-28
! ARDII|ll iDEAS
ARE EXPOUNDED
TO ROTARIANS

You can't expect to do Kansas
farming here and get away with It,
Or. A. L. Dean, executive OF the ter
ritorial food commission, told the Ro'
tarians today, in the course Of q talk
at the Rotary Club luncheon DR..
Dean was called upon to tell some
thing of the work OF the new terri.
torial organization.
1T takes just az much brains and
energy and capital to farm successful
ly in Hawaii az it does in the Grass
hopper State" he said; "and Kansas
experience doesn't help the farmer
much in solving his problems when he
tries agriculture In these islands
"On the mainland, farmers in a sec
ton of a state, or several states, can
get together and work out solutions
Of their troubles. But climatic and
soil conditions are % varied that prac.
.tically every farmer has to solve his
own problems"
He said that small farming, con-
trary to general opinion, can be
made successful, however. This is
proved in the case Of J. z. Gamaliel.
son, a homesteader near Hilo who has
only "A acres of land and last year
had cash receipts Of about $4,000 for
his effort. When Gamalielson took
the homestead seven years ago he
borrowed something like $1,000 to
start. In a region noted for its heavy
rainfall he had succeeded In poultry:
his receipts In eggs alone last year
were more than $500.
DR.. Dean explained the organization
Of the food commission; told Of the
different subcommittee which are in.
vestigating the different phases Of
the island food situation, such as mar.
keting, transportation, fish, livestock,
ETC., the work of the county agents
among the growers, and the food con.
servation campaign IN progress among
the women of the territory.