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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-29
CONvALESCENTS
ARE GIVEN RIDE

Two automobiles from the city
went to the forts and air station yes
terday afternoon to take the conval-
escent patients from the hospitals
for a motor drive. These drives are
arranged each week by the Women's
Central Committee of the Army and
Navy Life Activities Committee. and
the use of cars yesterday was ar
ranged through the courtesy of Mrs.
Fred Gilmore and Mrs. J. c. Dun
ham.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-29
open HOUSE FOR
| SERVICE men IN
ARMy-NAvY CLUB

Open house will be held in the
Army and Navy Club rooms from
$50 until eight o'clock this evening,
and all men of the service are invited
to visit the rooms between those
hours.
While there is music, and refresh
ments, no set program is carried out,
the entertainment being very inform
al. The rooms We're very popular
last week, and a large number Of
the men visited them. Writing ia
bles, games, books and magazines are
furnished, and there is no charge to
men of the army and navy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-29
TWO ARRESTED ON
LARCENY CHARGE

John Thompson and R. H. German
members of the United States Marine
Corps. are held at the county Jail on
a charge of larceny. It is alleged
that they relieved H. H. Kelley and
A. II. Helms, of Molino, Of $12, a
gold watch and a stick pin. Another
marine who was arrested in connec-
ton with the case was discharged
by Judge Johnson, there being no
evidence against him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-29
OHIO GOVERNOR LAUDS
WORK AT TUSKEGEE

Tuskegee, Ala, Dec. 2S.-Gover-
nor Cox, of Ohio, this afternoon
addressed the student body of Tus-
kegee institute, and declared that he
had been impressed with the fact
that the North loves the negro race,
while the South loves the individual
The work being done at Tuskegee,
he said, will do much to bring the
sections of the country closer to-
Rether. He asserted the boil weevil
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-29

Buy THRIFT STAMPS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-29
RESULTS OF RAID ON
II. w. w. ARE PUBLISHED

Chicago. Dec. 2S.-Some of the re-
suits of the recent raids on headquar-
tiers, of the Industrial Workers of the
World here were made known by Fed
eral officials today. Among the tons
of literature seized were $4,000 copies
of sabotage" a book by Elizabeth
Guriey Flynn of New York, now under
indictment for conspiracy against the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-29
THREE KILLED IN
MOTOR CAR ACCIDENT

Fort Worth, Dec 28.-Dr. A. l..
Andrews, pastor of the First Metho-
dist Church here, his wife and son,
William, were instantly killed late
today when an automobile in which
they were coming to Fort Worth
crashed into a train at a railroad
crossing near Fort Worth.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-29

government Thousands Of copies of
another book called Sabotage by
Emil Pouget. We're seized. Vast guam
titles of stickers inscribed don't be
a soldier-be man." new l. w. w.
song books and plates from which
they were printed also were taken.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-29

A SLUGGISH OR TORPID LIVER
Is responsible for an enormous
amount of trouble. Take Tennille's
Liver Pills. They are the most eff
fectua1 cure known. Price 25c per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.-adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
IF YOU CAN'T SUCCEED
YOU SHOULD HEAR THIS

Thos. Y. Davis Of Bloomington, H.,
the great school specialist, will give
his famous lecture on Why some peo-
pie fail In school, business and profess
sional life, while others succeed, at
the High school auditorium tomorrow
morning at 10 O'clock. DR.. Davis and
his lectures are endorsed by some of
the leading educators Of the United
States and he has been employed to
address more student bodies and
commercial organizations than any
other lecturer in the country. IF
you or your children are physically or
mentally incapcitated in the things
that you undertake to do you should
hear this lecture that you may have
some appreciation Of the value OF an
education," said one OF the teachers
today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
PROBATE MATTERS

The following probate business was
transacted in the county court yester-
day afternoon and this morning.
In the matter Of the guardianship of
Lena May True, a minor, letters of
guardianship were granted to J. L.
True. and bond filed in the sum of
5000.
Letters testamentary were issued
today to Thomas +. Halstead in the
estate Of the late John r.. Halstead,
by whose will the son was named ex-
ecutor without bond. The will was
admitted to probate yesterday.
The final report was approved ard
the distribution Of property ordered
in the estate of the late Elizabeth J.
Skaggs, which comprised real estate
to the value of $4,000. F. G. Hall, the
executor, was discharged
The final accounts were approved in
the matter Of the guardianships Of
Nora Belle Davis and James r. Davis
and the guardian, John x. Davis, was
discharged.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
ROMANCE or OIL FIELD
RESULTS IN MARRIAGE

When r, G. Singleton. scout for the
Gypsy Oil company, with headquar-
ters here. returned to Chickasha yes
terday, bringing with him blushing
young bride, he found his room at the
Geronimo hotel dolled up like a doyal
palace. His friends here had attend
ed to the decorations and they had
done a classy Job
Mr. Singleton married Miss Mary
Marler Of MARROW, at her home Sat
urday and after short visit in Okla.
homa City they came here. The ro-
nance Of the couple began when they
met in the oil field at NARROW where
Mr.. Singleton was doing scout duty.
The groom was formerly from Bed
ford, Iowa, but before coming to
chickasha was located at Tulsa where
he is well known in oil circles. Mrs.
Singleton owns valuable acreage near
NARROW.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
AND
POWELL IN
$3.50 BOND
Fuller Sets Bond al $500 But Cases are
Dismissed and Relied in MOOre's
Court This Morning

Though on the threshold of freedom
yesterday afternoon on $500 bonds
for their appearance before the dis
trict court, Buck Powell and Ben
Tucker were this morning seeking
bonds of $3.50 each for their appear
ance before Judge Moore's court on
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock for their
preliminary in the case of the shoot
ing of Felix Jackson.
The two men had their preliminary
hearings in Judge Fuller's court yes
terday afternoon and at their conclu-
sion the Judge fixed their bonds at
$500 each and was about to accept two
bondsmen which would have given
Buck Powell his temporary freedom
Early this morning, however, County
Attorney Simpson dismissed the cases
in Fullers court and filed complaints
against Powell and Tucker in Moore's
court charging them with shooting
with intent to kill. Judge Moore plac-
ed the bonds at $3.50 which the men
are now trying to furnish.
Both Tucker and Powell were given
the privilege Of the sheriff's office
this morning while endeavoring to
give bonds.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
GO TO CAPITAL TO
FIGHT PEDoLARs' elLL

J. NJ Richburg and W. W. Bynum
left this morning for Oklahoma City in
the interests OF the Retail Merchants
association They viii confer with
Senator T. J. O'Neill in regard to the
propesd amendment to the Peddlars
bill
They took with them petition sign
ed by nearly all Of the merchants in
Chickasha, asking that Senator
O'Nelll use his influence in defeating
any amendment to the bill.
This bill is an exact copy Of the Or
egon peddiars law, and has no effect
on automobile dealers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
WILSON'S "PEACE WITHOUT VICTORY" MAY BE REALITY
TO CUNNERS
FOR AMERICAN MERCHANT
SHIPS ARE KEPT SECRET
grow to its fullest height.

grow to its fullest height.
The speaker paid tribute to tn,
business ability and sagacity of Mr.
Burtschi and rendered him cordiai
welcome TO the community.
Mr.. Burtschi, being called on, said
he did not feel like a stranger either
in Chickasha or Oklahoma. He had
come to the state twenty-five years
ago and always on returning he car
ried banner to his home in Illinois
bearing the slogan, oklahoma is good
for me-"
This, he said was the happiest day
in his life, save one. He spoke OF
citizenship and its responsibilities, Of
the number OF fine churches In the
city of the public buildings. the
tContinued on Page Two.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
19OeSTUDEBAKER HAS
2oo,00o-MILE RECORD

A 1909 Studebaker "30'' which has
run 100000 miles to date and is still
in good shape and ready to go at any
time, has been discoyered out in Okla
homa.
With the exception of one connec-
ton rod and bearing the original car
is intact. This is the same car Bar
ney Oldfield, the veteran speed king
drove I01 miles an hour on straight
away course in 1911. Aside from the
naturally interesting facts connected
with the unusual performances of this
old car, it goes to prove conclusively
that Studebaker quality and Studebak-
er design have not been made posi-
BILE in a day, but are the result of years
of experience and conscientious effort.
--Oklahoman.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
SIXTY ATTEND FEAST GIVEN BY
COMMERCIAL AND FARM BUREAU

over sixty guests were served at the
new Chickasha hotel last night at the
supper which was rendered by the
Commercial and Farm bureau as a
compliment to the Burtschi Brothers,
owners Of the hotel and recent inves-
tors in Chickasha and vicinity.
AS a preliminary to the festivities
prayer was offered by E. Hamilton,
in a quotation from Bobby Burns.
The half hour delay, the rain and
other factors entering into the situa-
ton had sharpened the appetites of
the guests and there was but little in
terruption until after the cream and
coffee had been served, when the fire
works began.
POSTMASTER Jonas Cook delivered a
section or two Of a booster poem and
introduced T. H. Dwyer as the Patrick
Henry of Grady county.
oil and Gas Center.
Mr.. Dwyer prefaced a cordial vel
come to the guest of honor with a re-
view of the growth Of Chickasha as
he had Witnessed it. Of its citizenship
with its integral of good. bad and in
different. told how it had developed
upon some men to get into the collar
while others held back waiting for the
more progressive ones to build up the
town. Then he launched into the pos
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
MARTIN LAUNDRY SOLD
TO U. N. CHURCH

The Martin laundry, which was sold
under foreclosure yesterday afternoon,
was bought in by U NJ Church and
will be opened tomorrow for opera
ton. Mr.. Church has been in the baI1-
cry business for fourteen years in
Chickasha and has recently conducted
a lunch counter. He will employ COM
.petent help and will manage the es-
adjustment himself. He has full
equipment though not large plant,
he announced today, and will be pre-
pared to do the best lines Of work.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13

lsibilities of Chickasha as an oil and
gas center the underlying wells of oil
which only required development to
bring to the surface wealth which
would send Chickasha up into the 50,-
600 or 10000 class. But this could not
be accomplished with either hot air
or a bagfull Of pennies The consum.
nation OF this great end would require
money, plenty Of it, determination
and perseverance.
Essentials Of Citizenship.
Money, cooperation and courage,
he said. were the essentials which go
to make up a live community and peo-
pie who are not willing to contribute
their share to a community's progress
should not live in that community.
Many men. he declared. are perfectly
willing to make their money in a
town, educate their children in town
and get all the benefits and comforts
which are possible out of that town
but are not willing to do their part as
citizens.
Chickasha. he said, was destined to
become one Of the largest and most DO,
tential cities in the state Of Oklaho-
ma but the citizens must go after the
rich oil fields which are within her
grasp. They must not falter by the
wayside if they would have the town
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
Hail Storm in chlokasha.

Chickasha and vicinity was visited
last night by the most severe hail
storm that has ever been known here
The hailstones themselves were not
so large but the fall was heavy, being
estimate at two inches and giving the
appearance Of snow wrifts after TWEEN
ty minutes fall.
The hailstorm occurred shortly af.
ter. eight o'clock after a violent rain.
storm which flooded the streets and,
Gaping the streets. many pedestrians
were tempted to penetrate into pud-
dies of water with the idea that they
would sink gently into a three or four
foot hail drift.
The rain for the night registered
1.67 incres, saved the winter wheat
and placed the ground in good condi-
tion for spring. The hail, however,
did damage not yet estimated to fruit
crops, as the buds were blooming and
were stricken to the ground.
Vegetables Damaged.
Losses to vegetable gardens were
also reported, the hail beating down
upon the young lettuce, mustard
plants and radishes.
The hail belt did not extend over
four miles to the east, it is said, to
the west at that distance it was not
severe and it did not reach Rush
Springs nor Amber.
Roof Caves In.
The storm did some damage in
Chickasha. Half the roof Of the gar
age of Boone. & Rickerts collapsed
and three cars were damaged. The
autos were the property of Y. w. Oar
nell and A. C. Keys of Chickasha and
a transient The hail was packed on
the roof to a considerable depth and
a strong wind coming underneath from
the front door caused it to weaken
and drop. The damage to the build
ing, which belong to c. NJ Hollings-
worth, is placed at $780,
Basement Flooded,
Claycomb & Anderson's basement
was flooded but by working until af-
ter midnight the place was drained
and no damage resulted. Other slight
damage was reported. In one instance
the hail descended through chimney
to the fire place and falling on the open
fire, melted, sputtered and fell on the
floor making large black spots.
The local sparrow crop was deci-
mated. dead birds being found in all
parts of the city
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
Call for Tieup Of Nickel Plate 10 Start
Saturday Morning and Copies in
Hands Of Brotherhood Men
UNITED STATES BOARD
OF MEDIATION BUSY
Will Make Final Effort to Induce Train.
men and Companies to Reach
Agreement
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, March 1s.-The United
States Board of Mediation and concil.
iation which failed to prevent an open
breach between the brotherhoods Of
railway employees and the companies
last April will make final effort to
reach an agreement in the present re-
currence Of the controversy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
Elements at Work Within Warning Powers
Which May Bring HOsliliiies to
an Early Close
,BERNSTORFF CHARGES
BRITISH INDICNITIES
Germans on Steamer Stripped TO the Skin,
Thoroughly Looked Over and Even
Countess Was MinuteIy Searched
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, March ia genera
peace move will be launched within
three months, according to the views
expressed by diplomatic officials here
In the opinion of military men, gov
ernment authorities and representa-
tives of foreign powers, many ele-
ments are at work tending to bring
the great world war to the closing
stage.
These elements include the increas-
ingly acute food situation in all the
warning nations, particularly among
the central powers; the growing un-
rest among the people of the belliger-
ent nations as indicated by the dissat-
isfaction manifested in the entente
countries; the possibility of any one
of the principal nations breaking sud
denly under the strain, and the grow
ing belief that neither side can achieve
an overwhelming victory
1t is now believed that President
Wilson'S peace without victory" will
becomes "a reality possibly not later
than July l.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
VETERAN Is YEARS OLD
breaches ON LONG HIKE

Having walked from Wilkesbarre,
Pa, to Oklahoma City, at the age of
rs, preaching the gospel enroute J.
c. jackson. a veteran of the Civil war
rested only a short while with his
daughter in Oklahoma City before
branching out into the state and
spreading the doctrine of the Naza-
rene. In order to support himself he
sells his photograph cards for a nickel
apiece, and has taken no contributions.
He also circulates literature calculat-
ed to bring men nearer TO CnTisf for
which he receives no compensation.
He breaches on street ccrners at night
and at railroad or other shops during
the noon hour.
Surprised at the remarkable virility
Of one Of his age a physician, during
the veterans long tramp which con
sumed three months, asked to exam
inc him and found not blemish nor
weak spot in his anatomy.
Remarkably preserved Mr.. Jackson
does not shrink from the task which
is ahead of him, that of walking from
Kansas City to his Pennsylvania
home after having passed the winter
here. During the Civil war he was a
member of Company F. 53rd Pennsyl-
yania Volunteers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
MCCORMICK MAY BE NEXT
AMBASSADOR TO JAPAN

By United Press.
Washington, March 13.-Vance Nc
Cormick, chairman Of the Democratic
National committee, will be offered
the ambassadorship to Japan, it is au-
thentically reported. 1t is understood
that Mccormick is not keen for the
appointment but he will be urged by
the president to accept it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
Even countess Searched. TNT

Christiana, March 13.-(By wire
less )~-Not even Countess Bernstorff
the American wife of the former Ger
man ambassador, was exempted il
the minute search Of the passengers
on the Frederick WIN by British Off
cials at Halifax
The search was so thorough, the
methods SO repugnant and the delay
Of the diplomat was SO long that he
viii lodge a formal protest against the
action Of the British officials at Wash
ington.
The Germans on the steamer were
stripped to the skin and were thor.
oughly looked over. All rubber, in
cluding even hot water bottles, rubber
heels and baby nipples, was confiscat
ed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
ALLEGED PERJURER no
HAVE HEARING MONDAY

Arthur Taylor, the young man from
Minco who is charged with perjury in
connection with the court Of inquiry
which was probing alleged violations
of liquor laws iii and near Minco, Is
stin in Jail, being unable to give $1,000
bond for his appearance next Monday
morning before Judge Moore when his
preliminary hearing viii take place.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
Wheat Greatly Benefited by Rainfall
Which Appeared TO be General Max
ing Soil Ready for Planting
CHICKASHA AND ENID
VISITED BY HAIL
Rainfall in Chickasha Was l.67 Inches
and Heaviest Fall Of Hail on Record
DesCends on Town
By United Press

By United Press
Oklahoma City, March 13.-Farmers
over the state are rejoicing over the
heavy rainfall during the night, which
greatly benefited wheat.
According to reports received here
a large part of the state was visited by
rain, making the soil ready for spring
planting. A slight hail storm was re-
ported at Enid.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13

" United FrbsD'
Washington, March 13-Presldent
Wilson has been informed by the four
railway brotherhoods that IN case OF
war no strike will be called on the
great railroads Of the country.
In letter from the brotherhoods.
which reached the White House to-
day, every assurance was given that
the trainmen will stand by the presi-
dent" In the event Of actual hostilities.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
Chinese Government Expected to Break
With Germany Today Both Senate
and House FavOring II
r. R. men FAVOR
MILITARY SER VICE
Subscribe to Doctrine Of Universal Service
and BrO;herhOOds will Not Strike
in Event Of HOstiliiies
By UnIted rress.

By United rress.
Washington, March l3.-The instruc-
garding their conduct in defending
armed merchantmen in the barred
zone have been completed and APPROX
ed and Will be issued whenever need
ed, It is stated
Secretary Daniels drew the orders
and conducted with Secretary Lansing
and the president who approved them.
Daniels made specific request to
the newspapers to refrain from spec
ulating in regard to the contents Of
the orders.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
Germans Lose Heavily in Subsea Graft
at Hands Of Entente Warships Be-
tween Jan. and Feb. Is
BELGIAN RELIEF WORK
AGAIN OBJECTED TO
Germany Protests Against American Ad-
minisIraliOn and Holland May
Take Up Work
By United PresA.

By United PresA
Washington, March 13-About sixty
German submarines have been cap
tured and destroyed between January
/ and February 10, according to the
first authoritative word concerning
the success Of the entente allies in
coping with the undersea boats.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
IN SEARCH OF HEALTH

"
J. L. Moran leaves today fer New
Mexico for the benefit OF his health.
Mr.. Moran, who is farmer near Yer
den, is recovering from the effects Of
an operation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
'HARRYTHAW
DECLARED TO
BE In SANE
Order Issued by Court Placing Thaw in
Custody Of Hospital Where He Has
Been Since Attempted Suicide
By un..ed press.

BY Un.Led Prees.
Philadelphia, March 13.-Harry
Thaw was adiudged insane today by
the alleniste who examined him. The
sanity inquiry was started by his moth
er.
An order was issued by the court
placing Thaw in the custody OF st.
Mary's hospital where he has been
confined since his attempt at suicide.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
Strike Orders Ready.


" United Press.
Bellevue, Ohio, March l3.-Strike or
ders calling for strike on the Nickel
Plate road have been printed and are
IN the hands of the brotherhood men.
it became known today. The order
calls for the strike to start Saturday
night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
GET HEARING FRIDAY

Willard Yoder and Ollie Yoder. far.
mers from near Blanchard charged
with the stealing OF two hogs from a
neighbor. will be given their prelimi-
nary hearing before Judge Moore on
Friday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
Favor Universal Service.

BY United Press.
Washington, March ls.-The organ
lied labor OF America has virtually de-
clared in favor Of universal military
service.
It is learned that this doctrine has
been formally subscribed to not only
by members Of the American Fedora
tion OF Labor but also by four hundred
thousand members Of the brotherhoods
OF railway employees.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-13
By United Press.

Washington, March 13.-Plans are
again under consideration for turning
over the Belgian relief work to Hol-
land or Switzerland or to both OF these
nations, It was learned from the state
department today.