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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
Fires Twice
Into Breast
Before Death
Private Fails TOHif
Mark First Tiuie--
Left NOfe

After making deliberate preparations for
the deed. including shaving and LAYING oui
b change 81 garments for burial purpos -,
John Kassell, age 20 years, native # Rus
sia. an enlisted man III NJ company, Thirty
sixth United States infantry. shot hlm-
self at noon Yesterday. using 45-calbre
Colts automatic pistol and sending two bull
lets into his heart the second only sirlk-
ing the heart. The first shot was fired at
l2I5 o'clock and the second an entire
Ininue later, according 10 soldiers occupy
inc an adjoining tent 10 that a kasSen.
Death was instantaneous with the second
shot
m the forenoon kassell had handed 4
note to the sergeant of his platoon with
a request that the note should not he read
until after dinner The note announced his
intention to commit suicide and gave in
struction- that hls body be shipped 90 New
York City.
kassell was in his tent when he fired both
shots. An enlisted man in an adjoining
tent ran To ka~scll'- tent when Tie heard the
first shot and had reached the door when
the second was fired Both bullets entered
AZ the same place near the left nipple and
emerged at the back at points about an
inch apart One of the bullets was found
in q chest in the tent. The pro-
iertile having penetrated the board side Of
the chest.
Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock
this afternoon nj H. b. Morris undertaking
chapel. The body was conducted To the
train by military escort composed Of
members of company N, and was shipped
on the 4 :05 train.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
PARRAl TAKEN
BY CARRANZA
VILLA FORCES ARE MET AND DE-
FEATED. LOSING LOCOMOTIVES
100 FREIGHT CARS.

Ell PAS0, Tex, Jan. 8.-Par-
raj, chihuahua, was occupied by
Carranza forces at J O'Clock yes
terday. a message received here
today by Carranza Consul Bravo
stated. Tie Villa forces fled TO
the maintains and nine l0como-
lives and one hundred ears we're
recaptured, according TO the mes
sage. The message added that the
CarranzistaS met and defeated a
column OF Villa followers yester-
day on wagon road between Jim
enez and Parral. killing thirty five
Villa troops and capturing many
prisoners. after which The com
mand scattered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
Spain Is Aroued
On Ship Sinking

MADRID. Spain. Jan. 8.--Pub-
lic indignation has been aroused
through the publication OF tele-
gram received by the manager OF
the Cartagena Navigation Com
pany confirming the report that
the San Leandre was t0rpedoed by
q German submarine. II had been
generally believed that the ves-
sci was accidentally lost. Since
her cargo was of fruit It was con-
sidered unlikely that she would
he tOrped0ed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
RUSS MAKES NEW
STRONG ATTACK
GAIN MORE GROUND ON RIGA, BUT
ELSEWHERE ARE REPJLSED, 1T
is ANNOUNCED TODAY.

BERLIN. Jan. S.-The Russians made
another strong attack yesterday on the
northern end of the Russo -Gahcian front
near RIGA. gaming more ground OF the nv
cr. but elsewhere were repulSed, 1t l. Off
ciallv announced. The Russians and Rou
uanians were dislodged from a strongly
fortified position over a considerable front
in southern Moldavia. The Roumanian town
of Fokshani was captured and nearly 1000
prisoners taken.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
REFRAIN FROM
SIDING WITH
FACTIONS IS
HIS ADVICE
TO PEOPLE
OF BORDER

Vigorous steps 10 enforce neutrality on
the American side of the Rio Grande with
regard to political conditions in Mexico
IN this district through an order issued
from the office of Brgadier General
Parker this morning The order il in the.
form of circular letter from the district
sdiutant to all commanding officers: suh-
ject. Neutrality.
The order in full follows:
III j. claimed that the action of riti-
zens of this district in siding with Mexi-
can factions had much 10 do with the
disorder which reigncd in this valley dur
ing the summer of 1918. which disorder
resulted in the deaths OF a number of per
sons.
."Active partisanship of this kind is in
effect breach Of neutrality.
III is incumbent on all residents. wheth-
er natives of Mexico or of the United
States, Ia refrain from any sort Of coun-
tenance or recognition of Mexican politi-
cal activities, whether bv extending aid or
sympathy to Mexican factions or 10 their
leaders.
.If il is found that this warning i dis
regarded, or that political movements are
about TO be inaueurated on tins side of
the border, il is the duty Of every good
citizen 10 report the fact military
authorltles, IN order that such activities
be promptly suppressed.
Commanders of posts and detachments
will make prompt report Of any such
movements occurring IN their neighbor-
hood. They will inform the local civil au-
thorities Of the contents Of this circular,
IN order that il may be widely published.
'Since the raids which took place in
1915 resulted IN injury and disaster to
many innocent persons, II Is recommended
10 all Mexican residents that they prompt
ly report to the nearest military author-
lea any Information that may he obtained
as TO the likelihood of such raids. Com
manders are directed 10 regard such in
formation as confidential. the names of
the parties furnishing the information not
to be divulged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
Over Half Foreign
Trade To New York

New York, y. Y, Jan. s.-Of every one
hundred dollars worth Of foreign trade in
the United States in 1916. s52 was trans
acted in New York. according 10 figures
announced by the collector of customs
The foreign trade of this port last year
il valued ~ $1,000 .00n.0n0 No other har-
bor in the world ever transacted such \
trade in single wear. it was announced
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
Relief Funds Short
Want Them RefiIIed

WASHINGTON. D. q. Jan. s.--Ameri-
cans are besought 10 refill the almost emp
ty European war relief fund of the Red
Cross By President Wilson as president OF
the Red Cross. In an open letter just made
public he says "lt is for YOU TO decide
whether the most prosperous nation will
allow it, national relief organization to
keep up is work or withdraw from field
where there exists the greatest need ever
recorded il history"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
INQUIRY INTO
GERARD SPEECH
STATE DEPARTMENT WANTS TO
KNOW EXACTLY WHAT He SAID
IN AN ADDRESS.
lRr Assnclnred rress.l }

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Jan. S.-Tht
Overseas News Agency reports that Am
bassador Gerard at a public welcome back
IL Germany said: "Never since the he
ginning of the war have the relations
between the United States and Germany
been 80 cordial a. now IL officially IN
quired into bv the state department today
through 4 cable to the ambassador Off
cials made no comment other than NJ say
they wanted To know exactly what Ger
ard said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
Prosperity General
Poor Still With Us

NEW YORK, n. L., Jan. S.-Despite the
general prosperity dependents upon char
ity here are virtually the same as at times
Of business depressions, says the annual
report of the general charity organization
The RET ort shows that during the year
ending September 80 aid was given 10
6,575 families, only two hundred less than
were helped in 1912 or 1918.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
Chicago Men Want
Team: Pay For 1t

CHICAGO. H.. Jan. S.-Manaeer Fred
Mitchell of the Chicago Nationals has been
given authority TO begin a campaign which
may last two or three years to build a win
ming team regardless of expense. President
Weeghman announced today. Il have a
hundred thousands dollars in the bank
right now which can he used IN strengthen
ing the team" Weeehman said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
Jitneurs K. @. d
At Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, Tex, Jan. S-A city or
dinance driving jitneys off the main hnAi-
ness streets was held valid BY the district
court here in decision today. The iit-
Hey owners sought 70 enjoin the enforce
ment Of the ordinance. The jitneurs say
the ruling means the passing of the iitneys
n the city, asserting they cannot earn a
living on the side and cross streets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
New Phase Arises
In Hatters' Case

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Pan. Sin Il
new phase IN he old Danbury hattcrs case
case the supreme court decided that ID. f..
Loewe. a hat manufacturers. and not the
United IIatters' union j. entitled 10 S2O.-
600 and accrued interest i'm the Union
Iiatters' savings bank deposit, attached
toward satisfying Loewe's $353,00 iudc-
ment under the Sherman law for the union
boycotting III 1903
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
PATROL ENGAGEMENTS ONLY.
tEy Associated Fress.l

PARIS, Jan. S.-Patrol engagements oc-
Cured last night IN the region Of Bouchay-
esneS and IN Parroy forest, Lorraine. Other
wise there was little activity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
Fuller Election
Seems Assured

AUSTIN, Tex. Ian. 8.-Rep-
rentatigeS MendelI and Fly today
withdrew from the speakership
contest and sent congratulations
TO Representative Fuller. This. il
is believed insures the election OF
Fuller TO preside in the house.
]. A. Fl0rer. representative
from Dallas. has also withdrawn
from the contest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
Cleveland's Son
Is Against Clubs

PRINCETON. N. ". Jan. S.-Five prom
iuent members of the sophomore class of
Princeton University organized revolt
against the club system. and will refuse
to Join clubs. it was stated today. Rich
ard Cleveland son oi the hate president,
IL one of the leaders The chief objection
is said 10 be that clubs are not democratic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
Military Training
OF Pupils Opposed

CHICAGO, Jan. S.-A resolution protest
ing against the proposed military training
of pupils i'll Chicago schools was announces
by the Chicago Federation of Labor 1t
was charged that school boys will he edu-
Gated in the use Of arms for the purpose Of
iurn.Qg them against organized labor dur
ing Srkes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
SUGAR RATi0ks IN FRANCE CUT.


PARIS. Jan. S.-M. Pierrot, the French
minister of supplies, decided today that
rations for sugar for the French people
shall be pound and half for each person
after February /, according TO the Paris
Matin. The object In restricting the sale
is to reduce the purchase abroad and re-
lease shipping for more urgent needs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08

HOUSTON, Tex, Jan. 8.-The
United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals at New Orleans has re-
versed the Corpus Christi eIec-
ton cases, according to a teIe-
gram received here this afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08

WASHINGTON, ID. O., Jan. 8. = Tho
Webb-Kenyon law, designed to prevent Ii
qnor shipments from 4wetr TO "dry' tern
tory was declared constitutional today BY
the supreme court,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08

SHREVEPORT, La, Jan. S.-A ten cent
increase in all grades of light oil in the
North Louisiana field was announced today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-08
Oil Takes Elevator
For Another Flight

TULSA, Okla, Jan. S.-Md- Continent
crude oil advanced ten cents barrel today.
Ii j. now Sl.90.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
ent set.

Cit SCI.
Most Of the elaborate chains, pend
ants and necklaces that the smartesi
shops are showing have the Oriental
colorings shapes and tendencies Chi
.nese seals, carvings, tassels, worries,
and jades vie with Egyptian scarabs,
slabs of lapis, jade or turquoise cut
deep with hieroglyphics from somc
gummy mummies tomb Some OF the
stunning new Egyptian earrings are
large dangling oval slabs Of light OF
dark blue, green or black composite
with Egyptian figures Of sphinxes,
Nautch girls or lotus bearing beau
ties set on in embossed gold or sill
yer
You naturally expect all this junk
% be derived from the Orient where
folks dress more in beads ana BAN
giles and less in woolen union suits
and golashes in wet weather but I
got a shock when browsing among
the iewelry counters Of a smart Fifth
avenue shop the other day
a display Of ornate and barbaric
necklaces earrings. pendants brace
let's, and rings carved, colorful, tas-
selIed and tinted quite along the
same lines as all the similar stuff
from China, Egypt, Peru, Beluchistan
and where not, was labeled "Esqui-
meau iewelry" Something new.
Wei it was new to me all right and
rather expect # would be new as
well as news to the Esquimeau
From all reports and photographs
of Esquimeau bellies they are full Of
fur outside and blubber inside with
few points Of vantage left for vani-
ties like these.
Still females iaded with Chinese
Jade and no longer bugs over Egyp-
tial, scrabs were falling over them-
selvos. each other and for this new
Esouimeau jeweiry
What will you bet that The some
thing new in Esquimeau ieweirye
comes from New York or at least
New Jersey?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
SAYS BETTER
TO GO GLOVELESS THAN
WITHOUT THE EARRINGS

tBy Margaret Mason; written for
the United Press)
She had teardrop in her eve,
An esrdrop in her ear.
She'd let the other ear-drop drop.
And that explains the tear
New York, Nov 24-If You ask any
female to lend you her cars these days
She win be forced to lend you her
.earidngs along with them, for an ear
without dangling ear-drop ar a
button of pearl smuggling close to it's
pink lobe is scarcer. even than sugar
or coal
Perhaps you are laboring under
the delusion that when YOU have a
pair Of stockings, shoes and gloves
to match your new gown, your toilet
lis complete. You're an wrong.
Twere better far to be gloveless
than earringless and down in Green
wich Village they would even rather
pass up the hosiery Earrings for
everyday in the week or for every
dress in your outfit are CRYING needs
of the moment and the mode. There
are long drops Of jet jet balls bob
bing on chains or round and oval
hoops Of jet Jet buttons or pearl but
tons aud pearl balls bobbing or
chains to wear with the smart gowns
of black and white satin or velvet
now so chic.
Turquoise, lapis lazula, and imita-
tion sapphire offer shades Of blu, ii
all shapes to SO. with your frocks
of the bluess There is amber, cloud
ed or clear ard also eardrcps OF
chased and fiigre gold for your yell
lowish toilettes Jade, crysophrase and
imitation emerald for the green girls
and coral pink and red. for the rosy
robes while new hoops, ovals and odd
shaped pendants Of tortoise shell Of
fer shades for any frock that is done
brown.
For the evening oriental effects of
every color in the rainbow enhanced
with brilliants are guaranteed to
make even the dullest girl bright, if
she has an earfull.
1t is true that suffrage has at last
forged the figurative fetters aud
shackles Off the New York woman
but she is seemingly content to walk
abroad heavy laden with her head
and neck bent beneath the load df
literal chains Her head sags with
the burden Of the heavy pendants
dangling from her ears and her neck
bows beneath the weight Of heavy
links of metal alternated with hunks
OF colored stones.
The span Of years between the
primitive cave woman Of the dark
ages and the enlightened suffragene
Of 1917 has been bridged with links
Of gold and silver and the eternal wo-
man revels in her bauhle chains.
Whether it is a bear claw necklace
worn by a blanketed Indian or a
Tiffany necklace sported by a Ouch
ess, it's quite the same effect. as
sure you, only question OF little
different setting and a little differ
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

Tho stangest punishment which
slll survives in Great Britain under
modern law is that Of 4outawry.n
About ten years ago a lawyer charged
with fhgqg check was "ouilawed"
in Inc Glasgow high court BY this
sentence the person Of the accused is
declared forfeit Tie cannot bear tes-
iimony n q court nor sue, nor defend
ga action. lie canuct act on jury,
nor vote at an election, nor act rs tu-
tor or guardian to another person. If
anyone fobs him he has no redress.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
: Fair List Prfces

You know what great strides your state
has made in the few years of her state
hood; but do you realize that her petroleum
output is the second in the United States;
that she has 6028 miles Of railway and that
she paves your streets with native asphalt,
builds your houses with native granite and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
ST. LUKE5 CHURCH
(Epi5copal)
Corner 5iXth ana Kansaa

Corner Sixth and Kansas
Rev. a. $ I'reese. rector residence
91S Minnesota Ave. phone' lv05
Nov 25th, the sunday next before
Advent,
Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Evening prayer at 1880 pfm
Program Of Services sor the Week of
Prayer.
Monday Holy Communion 10 a. M
Tuesday yespers at 1915 p. m
Wednesday, yespers at 4:15 p. m.
Thursday, Thanksgiying Day Holy
Communion at 10 a. m
Friday 81 Andrews Day Holy
Communion at 10 a m
No services On Saturday,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
WEsi EN- METHODIST CHURCH
Eighth and Michigan.

Rev ]. j. Beardon, pastor,
Preaching at IL a. N. and 1880 p. m.
Second and fourth Sundays each
month by the pastor; first and third
Sundays by w. P. Mcclure.
Junior League D. m. Sunday.
Prayer meeting Thursday night
You are invited to worship with US
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
Fined ~ Justice Court.
offIcera nIuIde Llonora.

The honors Of performing the mat
limonial ceremony were equally diyid-
ed yesterday between Justice Moore
and Judge Davenport when each
started a couple on lfe's voyage in
double harness.
q Graves, age 40 Of Hominy ok
Ia. and Allie Packet, age "a, Of Tut
tie, were married BY Judge Dayen-
port.
Henry Iensley, age 2l, of Fort
Cobb, were married by Justice
Moore.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

!, Neither let mistakes nor wrong dl-
rections Of which every man. in his
studios and elsewhere fails into many
discourage you. There Is precious in
shuction to be got by finding we We're
wrong Let man try faithfully man
fully to be right; he win grow daily
more and more r.sht-Carlyle-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
HOLY NAME cHus,ut,.

Corner Seventh and Kansas ayeh is
Rev p. WilweBding, rector.
Early mass at $500 a. N.
Late mass at l0:00 a. ia.
Evening service 7:30.
Always glad to have you ~lrh us.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
Do You Realize ALI of O<lahomas Greatness?

cement and coeka your meals with her own
coal and gas?
BY the same token, you probably do not
know that Goodrich makes more than 1000
different rubber products 20 serve the needs
and comforts OF mankind.
But you do know Goodrich makes tires, the
worlds standard tires.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
cHicKAsHA MISSION

J. w Williams, r G.
Preachin second and fourth Sun
day al IL a. NJ. and in the evening
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
sunday school every Sunday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock.
League at 6.30
Everybody invited to come and feel
welcome.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
CHURCH OF CHRIST
RaxteIl BaxLer. Minister.

Meets IN K. p. hall on Chickasha
avenue every Lords Day at 10 a. m.
for Bible reading and communion SER
vice The public Is cordially inTited
to attend
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24

Cars leaving First street at 1880 a.
m.. 7:45 a. ma 500 a M S:15 a. m.
400 p. m, 4:l5 p m 4:20 p. m,
4:45 p. m, 60 around loop except sat
urdays
Saturday night half hour time I'M
til 10:45 b. m. and 1900 p M
Sundays cars leaving First street
at 1900 p. IN. to 600 D. M viii 60
around loop
w. II. WADSWORTII.
Superintendent
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
PULPIT NEWS +
SPECIAL NOTICE.

10 Ministers: Copy FOR
sunday announcements should
be received at this office not
later than Friday afternoon
Compliance with this request
will be greatly appreciated by
printers and publisher Ed
itor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
FREE LIFE INSURANCE

TO every purchaser of a Pia-
no during this sale we agree
IN case Of death to said pur-
chaser to give you q receipt NJ
full for all payments which re
main unpaid at the time of
death ABSOLUTELY FREE
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST.
SCIENTIST

Services at 6lY iowa avenue.
Reading room No S0l third floor Of
arst National bank building
sunday school at g,A5 o'clock a. m
Lesson sermon at d O'Clock a. N.
Subject of lesson "soul and Body
Testimonial meeting Wednesday
evening at o'clock.
Free reading room open to the public
'very afternoon except Sundays, from
to rclock p. m.
The public is cordially invited TO
attend all services.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
Preaching at II o'clock a m.
Senior B. Y. p. U. 6:A5 p. -.
Sunday school at 9;45 o'clock a. m,
p w Beets. superintendent.
Rev II r. Haley. pastor
Preaching at 8 p. NJ.
Corner Eighth and Michigan
The public is cordially invited TO an
.hese services.
Junior b. Y P T.. 43O o'clock D. IA
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
CHURCH OF GOD

Meetings in room I Sayer building,
i31h Chickasha syeuue.
IT, G. Nave pastor
Sunday school al 10 o'clock a. m.
Preaching at II o'clock a. M and
1880 b. ID.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
FOR LUMBAGO
Try Musterole. See How
Quickly II Relieves

You Just rub Musterole in briskly, ard
usually the pain IS gone--a delicious,
soothing comfort comes to take its place
Mustcrole is q clean, white ointment,
made with oil Of mustard. Use 1t instead
OF mustard plaster Win not blister.
Many doctors ard nurses use Muster
ole and recommend i to their patients.
They viii gladly tell you what relief 1t
gives from sore throat bronchitis, Group,
stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion
risurisv, rheumatism, lumbsgc, pains and
aches Of the back or joints, sprains, sore
muscles, bruises. chilblains, frosted feet
colds Of the chest Ct often prevents
pnsunionial. Always dependable.
90 and SOC iars; hospital size ~.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-24
WEATHER ELSEWHERE

Western Union reports re-
ceived at s 8. m. today:
North Texas, generally
clear temperature 3G
Central Texas generally
clear temperature 49,
East Texas. generally clear,
temperature a.
Guli Coast generally clear,
temperature 50.
West Texas. benerally clear,
temperature As.
Arkansas. generally clear,
temperature 80.
Louisiana, generally cloudy,
temperature so
Oklahoma. generally clear.
temperature 30.
4 3 A% = = d a A a a