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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
SHERIFF REFUSES TO
GIVE GUN UP TO BOY

War times may change the attitude
Of the sheriff's office toward owners
of pistols and fire arms after such
owners have served sentences in the
county Jail. Hitherto it has been tue
practice OF Sheriff Bailey to return all
such weapons. Difficulty was had
this morning, however, in securing
possession OF an automatic pistol by
George Line, young farmer living
near Verden who, while drunk, tried
to take in the town. The young fel-
low was a pitiable sight when he
reached the jail, being covered with
blood, mud and other substances too
numerous to mention And he was ex-
tremely penitent.
Upon being washed up, however,
and spending several days in jail in
part payment of the sum of sS7 which
was assessed against him in a fine
and costs, he regained some of his
spirit of bravado and by the time he
was released late yesterday afternoon
upon the payment by his father of the
remainder Of his fine he was ready
to make demands. The first demand
he made upon the sheriff was for the
return of his automatic pistol. To this
the officer promptly refused to corr
ply. The lad became insistent and
the father appealed this morning to
the county attorney. The latter said
the sheriff could do as he pleased
about the return of the gun but that
either the father or son would imme
diately be arrested should he walk out
Of the Jail with the weapon in his pos
session.
The matter was settled today by the
sheriff removing the magazine Of the
gun which the father kept in his pock-
ct, while the remainder Of the weapon
was securely wrapped in paper and
placed in the fathers auto.
Sheriff Bailey would not say today
whether he would establish new pre-
cedent in this respect. A large ma
jority Of the negroes arrested have
guns on their persons but they have
always been returned when the ne
groes leave jail.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
PROFESSOR RICHTER
A STAUNCH AMERICAN

During the patriotic mass meeting
at the army station last night the o.
c. w. girls were led by Professor Ru-
dolf Richter, head of the piano depart
ment Of the college, who bore the
great American flag which flies from
the campus ground. In the course Of
one of the addresses reference was
made to this proof Of loyalty which
brought out the following response
contained in a letter from the music
master to the speaker this morning:
Editor Of Express.
Allow me to thank you for the ex-
tremely kind mention of my participa-
ton in last nights celebration.
/ can assure you that have never
been IN doubt for even solitary mo-
ment about the correct attitude to this
my country and home
will not deny that my heart bleeds
when / think Of the poor people in
Germany, the nation to which have
belonged, and in whose territory my
father and mother and sister are
buried. but my whole love and patriot
ism is centered in this country, which
has adopted me after renouncing a
nation where a man has no rights ex-
cept those condescendingIy allowed by
an absolute and overbearing monarch
ism.
Gratefully yours,
Rudolf Riohfar
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
Bill for Five Billions in Bonds and Two
Billions in Treasury Certificates
Introduced
FARMERS NOW BEAR
BRUNT OF CAMPAIGN
Training Of Hundreds Of Thousands Of
Troops will Proceed to Be Ready With
transportation Available
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington. April President
Wilson has assumed personal charge
OF whipping the war measures through
congress. He went to the capitol to-
day to meet the leaders and insist mp
Oh immediate action.
Representative Kitchin introduced
a bin today calling for five billion
dollar bond issue and two millions in
treasury certificates, according to adj
lministration plans.
A series Of conferences between
American officials and representatives
of the allies both here and abroad Is
planned in order to cooperate first in
guarding and providing supplies and
later to bring about active co-opera-
tion in the war.
The feeding Of the allies is the pres
ent part OF America In the great war.
The mobilizing Of food and the use Of
the navy in delivering it is the extent
Of the physical efforts Of the United
States government now.
s-,nwhile tne training Of hun
drsAs Of thousand Of men WIN proceed
In order that they may be ready for
action when transportation becomes
available. All government depart
ments are working on the problem OF
food supply. 1t is proposed to put mill
lions Of acres in cultivation and build
Of ships to carry supplies.
II viii probably be six months before
any troops are sent to Europe. The
farmers, the soldiers commissary."
will carry on the bread and butter war.
The starting Of any expedition to Eu-
rope will be kept secret.
Foity-five railroads we're represent
ed in secret conference planning for
the shipment Of foodstuffs and muni-
tions to soldiers in this country. The
possibility Of the government taking
over the railroad lines was discussed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11

Between 5000 and 1900 loyal peo
pie of Chickasha crowded about the
speakers stand and filled Chickasha
avenue for three blocks last night par
ticipating in the patriotic mass meet
ing which was to tell them of the per
lis which face the nation and Of the
necessity for volunteers in this, their
country's crisis.
The new flag which arrived at the
court house yesterday was used as a
background for the speakers stand and
the second story balcony of the Nc
Farland hotel served as q band gal
lery where special musical selections
were rendered.
At the conclusion of the meeting
two men volunteered for the troop of
cavalry that is being organized and
there was an appreciable interest
around the navy office this morning.
The speakers all did justice both to
themselves and their subjects, the
program printed yesterday being fol
lowed with the addition of Judge N.
NJ Williams and Alger Melton as
speakers. The opening speech, of
greater length than the others, was
made by B. b. Barefoot.
One of the features of the parade
was the long line of students of the
Oklahoma College for Women, wht
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
British Artillery Fire Heaviest Since War
Began; Canadians Take $500 Pis-
Oners and Many Guns
GERMAN AMMUNITION
SUPPLY VERY Low
British Drive Wedge Five Miles Into Ger
man Line Along Fifty Mile Front and
Canadians Hold Firm
By United Press.

Ely United Press.
London, April l1.-Freezing, bluster-
ing snowy weather continues on the
western battle front in France while
the British proceed with their smash
despite fierce resistance. The Cana
dian troops took 5000 prisoners and
many guns on yimy ridge, it is an
nounced.
Three British corps have taken over
1000 German prisoners, the British ar
tillery fire being the heaviest since
the war started German prisoners ap-
pear to be pleased. They say condi-
tons among the German troops are
awful and the ammunition supply IL
very low.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
Want Million Men.


BY United Press.
Washington, April ia joint res
olution was introduced in the senate
today by Sherman. OF Illinois, author
izing the president to call for mil
lion volunteers. The first levy would
be half million.
The navy department viii announce
this afternoon the selection of the site
for the government armor and muni.
tion plant. Bids for the construction
of thirty-eight submarines will be
opened today and the contracts will he
let Immediately, with orders to rush
construction.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
Would Var U. s. coIors.

BY United Press.
Paris, April 1.-The American fly
ers at the front in France have asked
permission to wear the American uni
form and paint the American flag on
their aeroplanes, the war office an
nounccd, Hundreds of Americans are
members Of the Lafayette squadron.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
COURT HOUSE FLAG

A beautiful wool flag, SKIS feet, pur-
chased by the county officials and des-
tined to fly over the court house, ar
rived here yesterday afternoon and
will probably take the place Of the
one which is now flying to the breeze
over the county offices and which was
q present to the county.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
win Close Saloons.

oy united Frcss.
London, April l0.-Thirty thousands
British saloons probably will be clos
ed within the next few months.
English brewers themselves have
suggested a sweeping measure on
these lines as the solution of difficuI.
ties arising from the restricted output
of beer. At present, they say, there
are far too many distributing agencies,
third OF which could be put out Of
business without inconveniencing the
public, while trade would be carried
on more economically.
England must quench its thirst on
ten million barrels of beer a year go
thirsty, under the recent government
restrictions; and the brewers are hur-
rying to meet the contingency.
In the rural districts, instead Of
three breweries competing for busi-
ness in one locality through thirty sa-
looms, twenty Of them viii be discon.
tinued and one joint firm viii supply
all the beer to the ten.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
WILL REPEAT PLAY

Two hundred people attended the o.
G. W. play, "The man who married
dumb wife" last night" For the ben
eft of those who were unable to at
tend on account OF the patriotic meet
ing in town the play win be repeated
next Monday night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
GUARD is
ATTACKED
AT BRIDGE

BY Upited Press.
Madison, Iowa, April 1.-THE mill
tiaman guarding the bridge here was
attacked by three men, being stabbed
and knocked unconscious. His inju-
ries are not serious, however His as
sailants escaped
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
ARE RUSHING
MUNITIONS
TO VILLA
Schooner Captured by U. S. DesIrOyers
on West Coast and Members of
Grew Imprisoned


BY United Press.
San Diego, Calf, April 1.-THE cap
ture of a schooner Of contraband am
munition by two United States de-
stroyers frustrated plot to smuggle
war supplies to Villa.
The schooner was beached after it
was set afire by the destroyers. The
members Of the crew We're made pris-
oners.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
COUNTERFEIT BOOZE

Charged with selling two white boys
quart Of sassafras tea favored with
Jamaica ginger, Sol Nolden, negro,
was fined $40 this morning in the city
court for obtaining money under false
pretences.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
Drive Wedge give Miles.

By United Press.
London, April 1.-THE British have
driven their wedge five miles into the
German line along front Of fifty
miles east of Arras, it is announced
The hold of the Canadian troops up
on Vimy ridge grows stronger They
have repulsed numerous counter at
tacks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
THREE TEAMS AT WORK
IN CITY PARK

The city has gone into active farm
ing with regular war rush. Three
teams are in action at the city park
near the water works plant. The
ground is being put in condition for
corn planting in one section and for
picnicking in another
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
War Department Orders All Guardsmsn
Having Dependents Discharged
Whether Willing or Not
BILL FOR MILLION
VOLUNTEERS ON TAP
Government Will Announce Today Site
for ArmOr and MunIIiOn Plant
to Be Erected

BY United Press.
New York, April 1.-THE war de-
partment has ordered all guardsmen
having dependents to be discharged
from the service whether they wish it
or not. The decrease in the New York
guard will be ten per cent
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
Gratefully yours,
Rudolf Richter.

Mrs. E. A. PRESLEY Of Ell Reno re-
turned to her home yesterday after
noon after spending several days in
this city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
WOULD ousr CHANCELLOR


By United Press
Amsterdam, April IA Berlin dis
patch says the conservatives are rails
ing fund Of several million marks
to operate with the newspapers in urg-
ing the removal Of Chancellor Won
Hollweg.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
Report British RepuIsed.

BY United Press
Berlin, April 1.-THE repulse Of the
British with heavy losses on both
sides along the Arras-C Cambrai road,
was reported by the official statement
issued today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
PEOPLE GET coon

There has not been a single arrest
by the sheriffs office since state Of
war was declared.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11

Mrs. Ed Conquest of Ell Reno is the
guest Of her daughter. Miss Gladys,
who is attending o. G W.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11

by UHILtu TIt55.
Buenos Aires, April II The Argen-
tine republic. announces strict neu-
trality. 1t hopes to placate England
and America and prevent an embargo
being placed on coal
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
SPANISH STEAMER SUNK
By United Press.

By United Press.
Paris, April 1.-THE Spanish steam
er San Fulgencia was sunk without
warning, the members Of the crew
stated. The latetr landed at Nantes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
Liner is sunk.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington. April 1.-THE Wilson
liner Samo, with one American on
board. was sunk on April Z, according
to state department report One
German was killed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11

Oscar Simpson returned last night
from a legal trip to Muskogee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
WEATHER FORECAST
For Oklahoma.

For Oklahoma.
Tonight, cloudy, showers in
east portion; colder.
Thursday, fair, warmer in
west portion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11
local Temperature.

Local Temperature.
Maximum, Sc; minimum, SO.
Rain during "a hours ending
at 1 p. m, SO inch.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-11

The Latest News s by
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
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You will find all the
local news every day
inthe Daily Express.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-12
Fertilization OF WHEAT.

The following statement
concerning the fertilization of
wheat this fall was issued by
the department of agricultural
extension at Purdue Univer-
sity. July n, 1917:
The fertilization of the
wheat crop was never more
important than it will be this
fall. From every part of Indi-
ana come reports of the excel
lent results secured from fer
tilization and the very poor
yields Of wheat secured from
unfertilized soil. By fertiliz-
ing, the farmer swaps dollars
for eagles.
evidence on the profita-
bleness of fertilizing h e
wheat is abundant" I'm 1916
L. NJ. Waggoner Of st. Joseph
county, applied two hundred
pounds Of acid phosphate to
the acre, on all but a small
part a field sown to wheat.
From the fertilized part he Sc
cured 22.4 bushels of wheat
to the acre, and on the infer
tilted, 1875 bushels to the
acre-a gain Of 80 bushels,
due to fertilizing."
This year two hundred
pounds of acid phosphate will
cost about 1925, and wheat
is worth $500 per bushel. On
this basis the increase secured
by Mr.. Waggoner would be
worth $3.50 and the profit
after counting expenses Of ap-
plying fertilizer and paying
for harvesting and marketing
the increased crop would be
more than $500 an acre. If
this isn't a case of swapping
dollars for eagles it comes
very near to it.
The Ohio experiment sta
ton of Wooster, as an average
for the last twenty two years,
has secured an increase Of
so bushels of wheat to the
acre, from an application Of
400 pounds of acid phosphate
to the acre. The phosphated
yield has been 1912 bushels,
and the unphosphated 11.2
bushels. Where 1000 pounds
of potash has been added to
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-12
= LONG CANE


Long Cane, Sept. 10.-The farm
ers in this community are busy pick
ing cotton at the present.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. King spent
last week in Mccormick with friends
and relatives.
Mr.. W. D. Beaufort spent Tues
day night in Bethia community with
his brother, Mr.. R. H. Beauford.
Miss Nina Beauford returned
home on Wednesday from a few
days visit with friends and relatives
in Troy.
Mrs. John Davis and little grand
daughter, Miss Gennella Talbert, of
Smithville, spent Friday night with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Ellis. ,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-12
MEN MAY
BECOME OFFICERS
Men in Ranks to Have Opportunity
to Fit Themselves for Com
missions.

Washington, Aug. 31.-Enlisted
men of the national army will be
given every opportunity to fit them
selves for commissions it was learned
today. This is in line with the fixed
policy of the government to take no
more officers or officer candidates
from civil life after the second series
of officers training camps, now in
progress, has been completed. There
after all additional officers needed
will be found in the ranks of the
various branches of the war army.
To carry out this plan, it has vir-
tually been decided to establish an
officers school at each of the divi-
sional training camps, men from the
ranks who show special qualifications
will be sent to these schools. With
stacks of French and British officers
of experience on the firing line on
duty at each camp as instructors an
unusual opportunity for lecture
courses will be presented.
The divisional officers camps will
make the third series of such camps
arranged by the war department to
provide men to command the enor-
NOUS forces being raised for the
war. No line commissions will be
granted to men from civil life after
they are started, except that a few
men who were denied admission to
the other camps through loss of
their oders in the mail or some other
mischance, may be given an oppor-
tunity in the third series.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-12
FAIRFIELD.
X X X

Fairfield, Sept. 10.-There has
been several applications sent in for
the Fairfield school. The patrons
and trustees had a meeting last Mon
day night and elected Miss Daisy
Gable as teacher for the next term.
Mr.. Joe Young and the writer and
Mrs. Tom Talbert and children, and
Mrs. John McCaslan spent one day
last week pleasantly in Harrisburg,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Mrs. T.
P. Creswell..
Mrs. Mary Creswell, Mrs. T. A.
Talbert and children spent Tuesday
at the home of Mr.. J. A. Young.
Many thanks to Mr.. W. H. Kenne-
dy and Mrs. Tom Talhert for the
nice apples we received from them
last week.
There was a Young reunion at the
home of Mr.. Joe Young last Monday.
A large crowd was present, a real
nice dinner was enjoyed by all. Hash
and light bread was served with fine
picnic baskets. A pleasant day was
spent indeed. The young folks had
music and singing that night and all
had a real good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. julie Adams from
Georgia, spent part Of this week in
our community the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. A. Crawford and their un-
cles, Messrs. Joe and Cowan Young
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Harlem and
Miss Jane Shanks spent Thursday
with Nh. and Mrs. John McCaslan.
Miss Alma Young and Miss Minnie
Belle Talbert are visiting in Harris
burg the guests of Misses Sarah and
Lavinia Creswell and Mrs. T. P,
Creswell.
Mrs. L. o. Beauford and Mrs. Hall
from Bethia, visited kinsfolks in Troy
last Friday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-12

Misses Eva Finley and Viola Beau
ford spent Thursday night with Mr..
and Mrs. w. S. Bosler.
Messrs. Earl Stewart and John
Stewart of Cold Springs, spent the
weekend in Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. brennan OF
Iva, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
w. D. Beauford.
Mr.. Ben King was a business visi-
tor to the city Thursday.
Miss Eppie Beauford spent Thurs.
day evening with Miss Linnie Beau
ford.
Mrs. L. F. Finley was shopping in
the city Friday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-12
We can supply you with acid and mixed goods, just as you
Come to see us.
ANDERSON PHOSPHATE AND OIL COMPANY,
w. r. Farmer, Sec.
the phosphate, the yield has

the phosphate, the yield has
been 20.4 bushels to the acre,
or an increase Of 1.2 bushels
more than was secured from
phosphate alone. Even at pre-
sent prices for wheat and be-
fore-war prices for potash the
increase in the wheat crop was
not sufficient to bay the cost
of the potash. The addition
of potash to fertilizer contain
ing PHOSPHORUS and nitrogen
will not be profitable when APP
piled to clay and loan soils.
Nine farmers out of ten
should fertilizer wheat this
fall. Fertilizer not only in
creases the yield directly, but>
the greater supply of available
plant food makes stronger
plants that withstand the at
tack Of fungus diseases and
insects better than those I'M
fertilized. At present prices
the farmer may expect a re-
turn of at least five dollars for
every dollar spent for wheat
fertilizer this fall:
; The Importance of ordering
early cannot be too strongly
emphasized. Those who order
early will get what they want,
while those who order late
will be compelled to take what
is left, or do withOut.-Adv.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-12

The superintendent of the
South Carolina penitentiary
makes a contract for fertilizer
every year with the Anderson
Phosphate and Oil Co. Glenn
son College buys fertilizer
them every year. These
state institutions want the best
and it seems they know where
to get it.-Adv.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-12

The bread you get from the
flour you make from the wheat
you grow is better and purer
than any you get from the flour
you buy. There is very little
appendicitis in sections Of the
country which produces it's
own corn and wheat and meat.
And there is a reasOn.-Adv.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-12

A good acreage in grain
we'll fortified is the best solu-
ton of the labor problem
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-09-12

Much money-bIions of its being turned loose by the Government
in preparing for war, and the business worldhas adjusted itself to care
for the gigantic tide of business that is coming. The farmer is ready
the railroads have solved their problems, and you have stocked your
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