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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-09-14
WILL FIX PRICE
OF SUBSCRIPTION

The long-delayed adjustment OF
the price Of subscription to this
paper will be made and published
the first of October.
In March we announced that ow-
ing to doubling of the price of
print, we would double the subscrip-
ton price. In April war was de-
clared and we doubled the service.
All spring and summer the circula-
ton increased and now it seems adj
justed to the present population of
this county and the new price can
be intelligently fixed.
Kindly watch for the announce
ment and it will save us the trouble
and expense of notifying you by
letter. tt
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-09-14
Miss Iva Olzon has returned and

Miss Iva Olzon has returned and
year.
The Misses Roza and ITALIA Hale,
Erma Taylor, Grace Ziegler and
Mildred Felt are attending the high
school this term at Blackfoot.
Miss Lydia Jackman has returned
home after pleasant visit of a
month in Utah.
U. w. Taylor and family spent
Sunday at Blackfoot as guests at the
]. w. Conkle home.
Louis Felt and family motored to
Sterling, Sunday, where they visited
with friends and relatives.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-09-14
ROSE


Louis Felt made a business trip
to Idaho Falls, Friday afternoon.
taken up her school work for this
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
ALVA ARTER
TO PLEAD
GUILTY
Awaits Arrival Of Judge Linn 10 Take
His Medicine for RObbing Rock
Island Ticket Office

Two men in the county jail are
awaiting the arrival Of Judge Linn
from Anadarko in order that they
might plead guilty and take whatever
sentences his honor sees fit to impose
upon them.
Foremost among these is Alya Arter,
the Blanchard youth who robbed the
Rock Island ticket office. he was 70
have had lis preliminary hearing to.
morrow but owing to the prospective
arrival Of Judge Linn today on spr.
cial trip for the purpose. After asked
for his hearing today and was bound
over in the sum Of $1,000 by Judge
Moore TO await the action Of the court.
Another prisoner who is anxious 10
begin whatever term he might he SEN
fenced to serve is Marvin Hale, accus-
ed Of holding an intoxicated man up In
his rooms at lodging house in town
and relieving him of a watch and IS.
He was forced to give up his booty by
two men who arrived on the scene
before Hale could have his escape.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
Charles Reed, Lindsay Visitor, Charged
With Shooting Felix Jackson, Sus-
pecIed Black BOOllegger
BEN TUCKER AND BUCK
POWELL ALSO JAILED
Negro Shot Near Heart and in Thigh But
Hopes are Entertained for His ReCOv-
cry; Cause Of Trouble Unknown


Charged with what might prove to
be the killing of negro, three white
men were captured this afternoon and
placed in the county Jail. The arrests
followed the shooting Of Felix Jackson,
suspected black bootlegger who, with
two bullet holes in his body, lies be-
tween life and death. One of the
shots penetrated his body in the region
of his heart, coming out of the back un-
der the shoulder blade. The other
penetrated his thigh.
Charlie Reed, white man who came
here on Saturday from Lindsay, Buck
Powell and Ben Tucker are in Jail in
connection with the crime. Reed will
be charged with his murder in case
the negro dies.
Shortly after one o'clock while Dep
uty Sheriff Castleman was walking up
Two street to serve official papers he
was attracted to the corner of Second
and Dakota streets, in front Of Eman-
uel Reeds place, by three shots in rap
i'd succession. Reaching the scene he.
almost fell over the PROSTATE body Of
Jackson. Bystanders shouted There
he goes round that way and running
In the direction indicated he arrested
Reed. Sheriff Bailey and the city Of
'icers were soon ON the scene and,
sspying Ben Tucker, who had accom-
panied Reed making an effort to get
lway the sheriff placed him under ar
est Buck Powell, who also accompa-
Ned Reed, was arrested and jailed. at
he same time
Jackson when arrested had two
uarts of whiskey on his person When
le recognized the sheriff he said, IF
his bullet in my heart don't kill me,
Mr.. Bailey think l will get we'll"
The~o ea hopes for the negros re-
rg v The cause OF the trouble is
Unknown.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
GET
TWO MEN
IN BAD
Sam Holloway Pays $3.50 for Carrying
Gun and Gaines Smith 80 Days and
$50 for Unlawful Possession

Two men who sent IN pleas o. guilty
before the county court at its last ses
sion but could not be there in person
on account of illness, made their ap
pearances before Judge Davenport this
morning TO receive sentence.
Sam Holloway, for carrying a pistol
was fined $25 and costs amounting to
$500 which he paid.
Gaines Smith, on the charge of UNI
lawful possession, got thirty days and
$50 and trimmings. The fine will
amount to $S1 with costs and should it
not be paid would mean total Of 1l2
days confinement in the county jail
minus deductions for good behavior.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
Spirit Of Patriotism PeVades EpwOrh
Methodist Church Last Night ArOus-
ed by Local Speakers
IMPERATIVE NEED
OF BETTER CITIZENSHIP
Americas Growing Wealth is Peril When
Drawn From Suffering and MisfOr-
tunes Of Others

A congregation that overtaxed the
seating capacity Of the Epworth Meth.
odist church, gathered to take part in
the patriotic service Sunday night.
The church had been beautifully deco
rated with the national colors, and the
rostrum was an inspiring sight with
great flags everywhere so significant
of the occasion. The Junior High
school filled the choir and under the
leadership Of the principal, Prof Mad
den, led in the singing of the three
great national songs, America, Colum-
bia, the Gema Of the Ocean, and
the Star Spangled Banner. The en-
tire program was carried out practi
cally as advertised and is said to haya
been the most unique Of its kind ever
given in Chickasha DR.. Lawrence l..
Cohen, Jr., the pastor made everyone
feel that it was in truth s'the peoples
service"
The opening address, by Hon. J, w.
Kayser, on "Civic Building Factors"
fairly burned with the vision Of city
consecrated to the task OF making men,
big. noble, strong and filled with the
consciousness Of their responsibility to-
the republic. His address was follow
ed by the militant hymn Of the early
Christian warriors, Onward Christian
Soldiers" and right enthusiastically
was it sung by that vast congregation,
It was an inspiration.
Hon, +. II. Dwyer, thrilled the audi
ence with the declaration that "He
would die for the flag" He spoke to
The subject Of "Stars and Stripes, or
America Forever"
The readings Of Mrs. A. Burns Nor
gan, and Miss Zella stoddard we're not
1nly appropriate to the occasion but
rembled with patriotic meaning and !
he love Of country. The three read
ngs were grouped about the charac-
er Of George Washington, the father
i our country"
Need OF Better Citizenship.
Prof w f. Ramey aroused the vast |
(Continueo on Page Three)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
Ar THE FARA BUREAU

Recent out Of town visitors at the
Farm Bureau were; + Rothbaum. ST
Joseph. Mo-, Hardie Woods, verden;
Guy Buser, Jack Hale, T. C. Ware, Mr..
Estes, west Of city; n. l. Bruner, G.
II. Neyius, Alex, Okla; N. M. DriskilI
r. A. Lyle. L. w. seaton, Green Tay-
lor, S. A. Keith, Miss Myrtle Ruby,
teacher at Amber; Prof Hancock,
Alex; VIM. STACEY, Lucille; Mr.. and
Mrs. J. /. Dillenbeck, Friends district;
Mrs. H. A. Bloss, Norge Miss Bloss,
Edmond. Okla; Mrs. w. D. Bailey,
Miss Jewel Forbes, Mrs. Bullard. Am
Der. accompanied by Mr. Billiards. sis
ter, A-s. White, Of the State Of Wyom-
ing; Mrs. ". l. Raines, Mrs. r. o.
Worthington. Tabler
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
TO
GET HEARTY
WELCOME
0. c. W. DOrmitOry Placed at Disposal
Of COnfederates for State Encampment
Which VIII Probably Be in July

For the purpose of setting date for
the state reunion of the United Con-
federate Veterans and to arrange for
their entertainment in Chickasha next
summer, large number Of United Con
fedeJate veterans and Daughters of
the Confederacy held meeting at the
city. hail Saturday afternoon. While
no definite arrangements were made as
to date and program of entertainment,
assurances were expressed that Chick
asha would come to the front as an en-
tertainer and afford the old warriors
a rousing welcome. After the last state
meeting of the veterans which was
held here several years ago Chickasha
had the reputation of having afforded
the best reception and the best time of
any city in the state.
President Austin of the Oklahoma
College for Women has kindly placed
the dormitory Of the college at the dis
posal of the visitors and Jonas Cook,
president of the Commercial and Farm
Bureau, pledged the support Of those
bodies in any way possibleto make tre
success.
DR.. ]. S. Downs reported as a result
of his Investigations that he could as
sure the camp of hearty welcome for
the encampment on the part Of Chlcka-
sha citizens.
The matter of appointing number
OF cimmittees and the nature Of them
was discussed but no action taken. At
the conclusion of their deliberations
on this subject it was onnounced thatl
Colonel Vance, commander, who pre-
sided at the meeting, would confer with
President Austin as to the most con-
venient time to announce the encamp-
ment, which will consume three days. |
The meeting will probably take place
in July.
It was brought to the attention Of
the veterans that w. E. Smith, presi- |
dent of the Grady County Free Fair,
Is desirous of entertaining the local
camp at dinner at an early date on his
Union Hill farm.
The meeting adjourned until the
fourth Saturday in March.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
TWO MAKE $500 BONDS
FOR TRANSPORTING

Marion G. Hill and j L. Braum'
baugh. who were brought here on Sat-
urday charged with transporting in
toxicating liquors from the railway
station at Alex to an elevator near by,
were placed under $500 bonds each by
Judge Davenport and they made their
bonds Saturday night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
START CAMPAIGN ON
TABLER ROAD TOMORROW

AT o'clock tomorrow morning,
Capt A. A. Holmes and his, good roads
warriors will start from the corner of
Third and Chickasha avenue for the
Chickasha-Tabler highway where the
huge campaign will be conducted.
As a result Of the efforts of the so.
Letting committee Saturday more than
$3.50 was subscribed by citizens of
Chickasha for this work and it is ex-
pected that the amount will be raised
to $500 before night. Sixty teams
have been pledged by farmers along
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
CRISIS IN SCHOOLS is
HERE SAYS SUPT. .RAMEY

Supt. Ramey, in speaking Of the sit
uation relative to the bond issue, said
he thought the time to be crisis in
the history Of the school system OF
Chickasha. sThe present congested
conditions have been hard to meet this
year and with the increased enroll
ment for next year it will be exceeding
ly difficult to adjust the grades to give
facilities which viii enable teachers to
do justice to the pupils" said he. "An.
other very important consideration Is
that under the pressure now prevailing
our principals are forced to give all
time for supervision or discipline of
the school in general unless they take
il Off their regular work which always
proves a loss 10 their classes. The
principal at the North school is COM
PEELED to teach fifty pupils all the time.
Again, some citizens fail to under
stand that the board ran short Of funds
last year on the $4,000 bond issue and
on account OF the increased cost Of
material we're forced to cut short the
anticipated improvements. Every dol
lar was economically used. should
any one question this he should call
upon the clerk OF the board whose
books viii show how every cent was
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
Congress Listens GraVeIy While President
Calls Attention to 0fenses
Against America
N
NO WAR DECLARATION
BUT ARMED NEUTRALITY
-s
Ambassador Gerard Had Asked for U. 5.
Battleship to Convoy His Vessel
in Case of War
By United Press.

Dy Ouilou TI6SS.
Washington, Feb. 26.-Asking au
thority to arm merchant ships and t,
take other steps which may prove nee
essary to protect American lives anC
interests on the high seas, President
Wilson at one o'clock today addressed
joint session of congress on the Ger
man-American situation.
Realizing that the step taken by the
president draws the United States
nearer to open hostilities with the Ger
man government, congress listened
with the deepest gravity to the presi-
dents announcements The determi-
nation of the Germans to carry out
theis ruthlessness was cited by the
president who called attention to the
serious offenses against America and
other neutrals since the diplomatic
break
The time has come, the president, de-
clarad, waen influences other lhah
"mere material things" must be CON
sidered 'if we are to uphold our
rights and privileges as American citi-
zens."
The president faced congress seek
ing power and he called upon all op-
posing factions for a patriotic union to
present a united front to Germany and
the world He did not ask for dec
laration of war but merely for armed
neutrality"
81 am not proposing or contemplate
ing war or any steps that lead to it"
said the president. Il merely request
you to accord to me by your vote and
definiate bestowal means and author
ity to safeguard in practice the rights
of a great people.
THE overt act on which / centered
my hope that the German comman-
ders would avoid has not occurred but
While this happily is true, it must be
admitted from certain expressions from
the German press the German author
tiles have increased, rather than les
sened the impression that if our ships
are spared it will be because Of fortu-
nate circumstances.
81 feel in view of that fact, that |
ought to obtain from you full and i'm
mediate assurance of authority which
may need to exercise at any moment.
No doubt l already possess that au-
thority without special warrant of law,
by plain implication Of my constltu-
tional power, but l prefer in the pres
ent circumstances and l wish to feel
that the power and authority of con-
gress are behind whatever may become
necessary for me to do.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
The LacOnia With Six Americans on
Board is TOrpedOed and 278 Pas
sengers Rescued OF Irish Coast
GERMAN DESTROYER
SHELLS TWO TOWNS
Kui-eLAmara is WresIed From Possession
Of Turks After Surrender by British
in Long Siege
By United press.

BY United Press.
London, Feb :6.-The cunard liner
Laconia, 1S,099 tons, fell victim to
a German submarine, being torpedoed
off the Irish coast, it was announced
today.
The Laconia was enroute from New
York to England. It was the largest
victim since the new German decree
was announced
The Cunard liner carried mail from
America. It was torpedoed Sunday
night Another steamer rescued 27S
passengers who were expected to land
at Queenstown and Bantry tonight.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26


"The citizens should not forget that
the city schools belong to all the peo-
pie. that they are the city's greatest as
sets. These schools can only be made
efficient and helpful as the people fur
nish the funds at the command Of the
board
"This cali will provide satisfactorily
for the needs for several years to
come and viii make it easy to meet
the wants Of the children whose needs
cannot be estimated in dollars and
cents, The best is none too good for
the children OF the day. They must
look to the people for the things that
are conducive to their needs. In few
years the present bonded indebtedness
viii be reduced 10 the extent Of SCI, 900
at which time the Indebtedness will be
put $4,000 more than now and all
these improvements viii be available
to the children all the time. The siak-
ing fund for the payment Of the bonds
now amounts to $4,000 and is drawing
4 per cent semi-annnai interest This
cuts quite a figure in taking care Of
the accumulating interest.
"To my mind, It seems good business
for the bonds to carry considered from
any view point
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26

PE0PLESEE
REV W

Chckasha sent her quota Of appre
ciative countrymen and women to Fort
Sill yesterday to witness the review
by Governor Williams Of The First Keg
iment, Oklahoma National Guards
which took place at that fort on the
parade grounds at three o'clock yester
day afternoon in the present of grand
concourse OF admiring Oklahomans
The sight was a brilliant one, calcu
lated to inspire patriotism and loyalty
to the flag
Many Of the loca. contingent went on
the Rock lsuand special which started
from Oklahoma City, while a number
went in automobiles.
One motoring party from Chickasha
was the guest of Captain Embrey Of
Watonga at the barracks. The party
consisted of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rose,
Miss Thelma Wild Rose, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Garvey, Miss Josephin Pool, Fred
Thomas Osborne and Bennie
and Jack Garvey Captain Embrey es-
timated the number of cars on the pa
rade grounds at over 1000 The party
did not leave Chickasha until after the
noon hour yesterday and missed the
parade On entering Fort Sill they
counted one hundred and eighty-three
cars which passed them in thirty min
utes leaving the fort
One Chickasha party which motored
to Fort Sill and viewed the parade
consisted of DR.. and Mrs A. B. Leeds
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Phillips, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. G. Hail and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
NJ. Stone.
The following were among those
who went to Fort Sill yesterday:
Sam Mullins, Henry McWhorter
Raymond Hudgins, Eli Phillips. Lois
Denny, Hr. and Mrs. II. p Ellis, Mr.
and Mrs. F. l.. Slusher. Mrs. l.. J.
Stepp, Ruth Stepp, Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Andrews, Mr.. and Mrs o. B. Hunter,
w. w. Horne, Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Nc
9ehee, Thelma Graves, Frank Dews,
Leatrice Wallace, DR.. E. L. Dawson
md family, J. L. Holloway, Clyde Nc
-auley, Bobby Van Valkenburg, DR.. L.
E. Emanuel and family, Sam Flatau,
Helene Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. f.
Driggers, Roy Cason, Leonard and Al
bert Hawn. Mr.. and Mrs. Jim HILL Tom
.uster, Roy Johnson, J. d. BAie, Irene
Buie, Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Wallace, York
Sparrow, Minerva Whitaker. Mr.. and
Mrs. o. E. Steele. Fannie Whitaker
Mabel Dews, Charlotte Aldridge, Min
lie Ritterbusch. Clifton Drake. Ross
Cox, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Warreh.
Brown Moore, Roy Warlick, Joe Bur
ley. Oscar Simpson, Mrs. Ben Woods.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Day, Fleta Roach,
lillian West, Mrs. p. J. Harbour, Dave
Hill and family, Tom Boyd, Lynn Rose.
Adler Lamberson, ]. R. Welborne, W. |
Y. .Crofford. Bess and Mabel Coyle.
sara Crofford, Clyde spaulding. Gladys
Gates, Marie Petrie, Mrs. Verna Price.
Frank Malone, A. II. Eldred,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26

the line.
II expect to see that the full amount
subscribed by our citizens is spent on
the road" said Capt Holmes. compe.
tent men viii be employed to continue
the work which will be started tomor-
row
The entire county outfit which has
been working near the Jim Hill place
north of Chickasha viii be turned over
to the good road workers tomorrow,
the services to donated to the cause
for the day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
BEGIN ON
M'FARLAND HOTEL

Plasterers started work on the new
Mcfarland hotel this morning. Geo.
y, Butler, who has the contract for
the plostering, viii use all local help
available and if possible viii finish
by April /. The owners stated today
that they would open the hotel early
in April.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
BASKET BALL GAMES
AT JUNIOR HIGH

A double header will be played at the
Junior High school gymnasium tonight,
when four basket ball teams will con
test for honors.
The Senior High school girls win
play the Junior High girls and the
Junior High boys will meet the Senior
High sophomores. Swift games are
expected. The admission prices will
be ten and fifteen cents.
The game will be called promptly at
7:45 o'clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
Bombard British Towns.

BY United Press.
London, Feb 2G.-Sir Edward Carson
announced in the house Of commons
today that a German destroyer shelled
Margate and Broadstairs Sunday night,
one woman and child being killed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
Gerard Asks Protection.
BY Un..ed Press.

By un..ed Press.
Washington, Feb. 26.-President
Wilson early this morning requested
that arrangements be made for him tc
address a john session of congress al
one o'clock this afternoon to ask fol
power to protect American lives and
property on the high seas.
1t was stated that the president, in
taking this action, proceeded in line
with his first address to congress when
he promised to address that body again
should the International situation make
it necessary.
Ambassador Gerard asked the state
department that the ship bringing hin
to America be conveyed by an Ameri
can warship in case of war between
the United States and Germany. it was
officially admitted today. Nothing is
being done however by way Of special
protection for his vessel in the absence
of war, it was stated.
American Sailors Released.
By United Press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
WILSON ASKS PERMISSION TO ARM MERCHANT SHIPS
WILSON ASKS COUNTRY
TO PRESENT SOLID FRONT
TO GERMANY AND WORLD

Willard at Madrid cabled to the state
department that the foreign office had
notified him that the seventy-two
American Yarrowdale prisoners were
released by the German authorities on
Feb. 16. xe
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26

By United Press.
London, Feb. 26.-The Dutch steam
ers Minando, Bangoeng, zaandijk and
EemIand were not sunk by the Ger
man submarine attack on the squad
ron of seven Dutch ships on Feb. %,
according to reliable information.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
six Americans Aboard.

by UlIIHU ITb5h'
New York. Feb 2e. Six Americans
were aboard the Cunard liner, Laconia,
which was destroyed BY submarine
oil the Irish coast Sunday night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26

Constable j. H. FIippo went to
Rocky Ford on Saturday and reports
the roads to be in fine condition. He
will 90 to the Agawam settlement to-
morrow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
Kut-sI-Amara Taken 81 British.

London. Feb. 26.- Kut-el-Amara was
recaptured by the British forces, Chan
cellor OF Exchequer Law announced
today. The Turkish garrison is in full
retreat, it was stated
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26
GREAT CUNARDLTNER FALLS
VICTIM TO UNRESTRICTED
GERMAN SUBSEA WARFARE
HOGS AT sis.t5.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Chicago, Feb. 26.-On the Chi
cago market today hogs sold
up to S13.15 per hundred weight,
the highest price on record.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26

American Sailors Released.
By United Press.
Washington, Feb. Ambassador
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26

You will Find All the
Local News Every Day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-26

News By Wire Daily
from the United Press
Association.