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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-15
A Years Ago Today
From The Herald of this
Date. 1903.

HE miners drilling contest under
the auspices of the international
l. Miners association, came to a
close yesterday. The record made by
Fred Yockey. OF Colorado, was IN
beaten. Yockey was challenged for a
match by T. Chamberlain. who was on
the winning team of the double drilling
contests. and a match will doubtless
be held in the near future. Jockeys
record was over Is inches into granite.
VIII Pelphrey. the celebrated one
arm football player OF the agricultural
college at Mesilla Park, y NJ, is in
the city taking in the carnival
County judge Joseph Sweeney. by
request. will not hear any cases this
week on account Of several of the law
yers having TO entertain friends during
the carnival
orders have reached mere from the
adjutant general Of the Texas militia
relati TO several changes in the
Fourth infantry. of which the Border
Rifles are a part
A very enthusiastic and successful
shoot was held at the grounds of the
Fl Paso Gun club yesterday. regardless
of the fact that the weather was rather
against the shooters.
The cold weather and snow OF the
past few days viii not he permitted
to break M the midwinter carnival.
but il Will he extended for several
DAYS, according TO an announcement of
the committee
The second annual banquet OF the
Fl PasO Bar association was held in
the large dining room OF the Sheldon
Tuesday evening. Many guests attend
ed the banquet. which was presided
over by judge P F Edwards
The roping contest, which was
scheduled to he held today, has been
postponed until tomorrow at 10 O'Clock
District clerk Isaac Alderete and
city treasurer Frank Coles had a diff
ficulty last evening. but friends inter
fered and prevented trouble.
The home Of Mrs J. F. Williams
was prettily decorated on last Satur-
day afternoon, the occasion being a
card party in honor OF her friends.
Among those present were Mesdames
4 Solomon. y. Solomon, w B. Latta
". T Hixson, A Kline. W D. Howe,
N H Webb, F. B. Fatman. W. G.
Dunn. NJ o. Wright. J. c. Lakeland,
TT. c. Myles ". F Payne. D Payne. H
F. Stevenson, 4. P Coles. Clark. ]. NJ
Dean. A L Sharpe. Bryan. Akin. V.
Moore, W. Comfort, W. Davis. P Stack
house, Blumenthal J. H Russell. Ely.
and Misses Nell Pollard. Clara Hague
and Emma Ullman.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-15

B.-Any good doctor or dermatolo-
gist can relieve the congestion which
clogs the veins of the forehead and
causes them to be more prominent be-
tween the eye and head II you will
send me a letter containing a self
addressed. stamped envelope 7 will
send you a recipe for an excellent tonic
for the brOws
Colley-Try the exercise given above.
II will also take off any superflous
flesh from the arm
Gertrude Larsen-If YOU do not wish
to use vaseline. buy the regulation
white cream lip sticks. which contain
perfumed cream in form suitable to
rub on the lips before going out. The
little sticks fit into any hand bag.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-15
g. News Notes From Movieland q
BY DAISY DEAN.

KHSS BETTY BENSON, conspicu-
Nj Gus in Chicago as a movie
actress and because Of her con-
nection with sensational divorce ex-
pose, IS dead in Los Angeles She had
been liberated from the Los Angeles
city prison, after spending a hundred
days there for engaging in the opium
traffic. In Los Angeles she was known
as the queen of the smugglers."
II was while she was posing for the
movie camera in Los Angeles that
Betty met Jap" Peppa a sleek. Wei
groomed parsonage. They were mar
ried, according to Betty, and made an
automobile honeymoon into Mexico
They were pursued by revenue agents
and Peppa was shot II was proved
that the pair were both engaged in
the opium traffic and this resulted
in the girls Imprisonment. The cause
OF her death remains a mystery
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-15

back. and lessening the lung capacity
for life giving air.
Everyone should take the following
exercise. It will expand the chest,
straighten the back and remove any
rolls OF flesh that may be giving a
bumped effect 10 the shoulders 1t is
one OF the famous Or. Mueller's most
efficient exercises
Make a slight lunge forward so the
weight Of the body rests mostly on the
left foot Hold the arms out side
wise. on 4 level with the shoulders.
swing them round and round in short
fast circles The circles should be
described from the front to back. After
16 times, reverse the position of the
feet and repeat, describing small cir
cles that go from back 10 front A
the end of each set Of circles-at the
18th. that is. swing the arms in cir
cles as large as they will make. let
ting the arms come straight up over
the head. as in the picture, and
straight down at the sides.
This should be done every day.
either night or morning. II will make
your blood run faster and make you
feel much better and fresher than be-
fore.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-15
GETTING TOO FAT?
TRY THIS-REDUCE

People who don't grow 200 Fat are the
fortunate exception But II You find the
TAT accommodating or already cumbersolnt,
YOU viii Ice wise 10 follow this suggestion.
which is endorsed by thousands Of people
who know Ask your druggist cor II you
prefer write 10 the Aarmola CO. so Wood
ward Ave Detroit. Mich-) Tor a large case
Of Ma rmola Prescription Tablets 7sc is the
price the world over. BY doing this you viii
De safe from harmful drugs ana be able 10
reduce two. three OF four pounds a week
" lthlat dieting or eNercL.e-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-15
HSure! ! Use ~
every tine for ~
foot Eo1hle"

Goodbye, sore Feet burning feet.
swollen feet, tender feet tired feet
Goodbye, corns. callouses. bunions
and raw spots No more shoe tightnesS.
no more limping with pain or drawing
mn vour face in agony 'fTiz'' IL mag
icaL acts right off. liz draws out all
the poisonous exudations which puff Up
the feet Use liz and wear smaller
shoes Use "Tiz7 and forget your foot
misery. All how comfortable your feet
feel
Get a 25-cent box OF 'Tiz" now at
any druggist or department store Don
suffer. Have good feet. glad feet eet
that never swell, never hurt. never get
tired. \ years foot comfort guaranteed
or money refunded--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-15

Leah Balf1- Several pictures nave
been made around Miss Baird IN
Florida under the direction of Sidney
OlcOtL-
Horace Greely's advice to young
men has Just been accepted by Jack
PickfOrd. who was preceded by
Louise Huff. whom he will join at Los
Angeles in a movie adaptation OF Gene
POrter's book, '.Freckles-"
Six months ago Gloria Payton Of
Balboa was an extra girl Now she's
playing leads She has spizzerinktum
all right,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-15

Brighten the nome VIII Sole Proof
COlored Varnishes. Lander Lumber Co.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-15
HAD DIAL WITH HANDS,
BUT JUMPED 0UEERLY.

Florence La Babe. Thanhouser star.
had just come into the Grand Central
station, New York city. after a trying
day in prison and under inqUisitiOn
in the district attorneys office II
all had happened. of course. at the big
ThanhOuser studios in New Rochelle as
a part Of The Girl That Wanted 10
Live"
She had wept and pleaded and sim
ulated such anguish that even Fred
eric Sullivan. her director. was struck
with pity and stopped work in mid
afternoon. SO Miss La Babe went 20
town shopping.
Stil in the grip Of her rough eN-
periences. the actress sympathetically
studied poor foreigner at the sta
ton He was examining the wall. With
puzzled detection on his face Miss
La Babe followed his gaze.
He was observing the hand Of an
elevator dial and II pointed quickly
10 10. u. Is. He turned in panied
wonderment TO Miss La Badie-
-'Ze time. mam'Selle. merci.'
As seriously as she could and in her
best French Miss La Babe explained
that II wasn't a clock ne was looking
at and showed him her watch.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-15

7. Warren Kerrigan IS getting his
own new company in shape Con-
stance Crawlev and Arthur Maude.
formerly with the American. have
been secured to assist him in the pro-
KeTrigan company viii most likely
be a Lewis ). SeIznick enterprise
A ? Beck thinks it's time he
managed his wife and in the future
he viii take charge Of the career of
her who is known in pictures as Miss
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-15

We make short trips. too. Montana
Auto Service Phones 2s5-7S75.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-15

The German emperor has liking
for roast game bird and carp.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
BOY BURGLAR FIRES JAIL;
THROWS SNUFF in DADS
EYES THEN SAWS BARS

may have planned such step was
averted.
Fires His Bedding.
Young Smith was placed in cell
by himself and locked up Shortly
after wild cries issued from the cor
rdor and when the iailer and Sheriff
Bailey responded they were met BY
a puff Of smoke on opening the door,
The boy had set fire to his bedding
and was locked III his own fire trap.
Water was quickly thrown IN By the
prisoners and the blaze was extin-
auiehed before the arrival Of the de-.
partment
Uses Briar.
Following this excitement the lad
busted himself with further plans Of
escape He was saving his way
through his cell when caught III the
act and he delivered to Undersheriff
Jones not only the saw which he was
using but another which was secret
ed in a seam Of the cell.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22

A daring attempt al escape which
would have done credit to criminals
Of twice his age, was made this morn
ing BY Howard Smith, the boy burg
lar, at the county Jail
Smith had deported limself ia a
manner which lao won he sympathy
and admiration Of the authorities,
some OF whom had hoped that he
would be given an opprtunity to go
home to his mother and make a man
Of himself But his cunning was dis
played when, shortly after 6 o'clock.
he asked Jailer Dryden for a bucket
Of coal dashing the contents Of a
box Of snuff into dads" eyes when
the jailer was about to pass the fuel
the iron door,
Dad with presence Of mind,
though Blinded, brought the iron door
to with a clang and called for the
trusty, Clarence Dixon, and the es-
cape Of the boy and OF others who
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
FORMER VICE PRESIDENT
ARRIVES AT las WILL BE
GREETED BY LARGE CROWD

tion that the stores in Chlckasha win
close at noon, in accordance with the
wishes Of President Wilson that 10.
morrow be made nation wide day
Of patriotic celebration for the pur.
pose Of booatinb the Liberty bond
sale
Arthur Chapman Of the Unity OIL
company has arranged to take NOV.
ing pictures Of the street crowds,
scenes about town and Of the official
party These pictures viii be shown
in the theaters throughout the Unit
ed States.
Mr.. Fairbanks has twice held the
office Of vice president Of the United
States and has also been member
OF the United States senate He is
a man Of great eloqueace and mag
netic personality His address here.
should mark one Of the best oppor-
tunlties offered the people Of ChIcka-
sha to hear man Of national repu-
tation on what is probably the most
vital subject of the present time, tho
Liberty loan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
Business Houses win Close Doors and
Afford Opportunity 10 Meet Man
Twice Vice President

Announcement was made this morn
ing that chas w Fairbanks, exvice
president Of the United States. will
speak at the sugg theater tomorrow
afternoon at 1:45. when the biggest
patriotic meeting OF the Liberty loan
campaign Will be held The reception
committee for the speaker will be r.
H. Dwyer J d Carmichael and w.
Fl Donahue
Mr. Fairbanks will arrive tomor-
row afternoon at l:45 via the Rock
Island and big crowd is expected 10
greet the speaker In charge Of the
reception committee, Mr. Fairbanks
will be shown every courtesy and will
be entertained BY trips to places Of
interest about the city
It was announced this morning az
The office Of the Retailers associa-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
PERHAPS YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN TO Do
YOUR BIT IN SMOKES FOR THE BOYS
INTHE TRENCHES But MANY HAVE NOT

Never mind my name just send
the boys tobacco said a Chickasha
man this morning as he tossed sill
yer dollar on the desk Of the "Tobac-
co Editor and was on his way Here
was man who didn't care a hang
for personal glory or who didn't ex-
pect any personal thanks from across
the pond No, that's wrong. In fact
he knew just how the American sol
diers will thank the sender Of the
four kits Of smokes that his dollar
will send them
The contributions to the Express
tobacco fund keep coming, but hard
" as fast as they should. Without
a doubt this is not because the peo-
pie Of Chickasha do not want to give
to the fund, but it is because some
Of them forget to come by the Of
flee and leave their quarter. or dol
lar or five case note. Send your
check. if you haven't time to come
by. We. have just sent off another
batch of kits to the soldiers and we
want to get another batch started
soon.
You know how glad you are to get
back to your own brand" after
you've tried some other kind OF a
smoke or when you couldn't get your
favorite one.
Our boys in France are having a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22

1t is charged in the amendment
that Fishers affidavit shows that az
ter the preliminary and before the
final trial Fisher went 70 the county
attorney and told him there was moth
ing in the case. that it was only 2
frameup and that the Yoder boys
were not guilty nor was the state
ment true as later testified to by
FISHER at the trial Fisher declares
that Simpson warned him that Fish
er would have to testify as he sub
sequently did or that he tFisherl
would be prosecuted and sent to JAIL
Fisher during the trial testified in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22

hard time trying to get any satisfac
tion out Of French tobacco There's
plenty Of it. but somehow, their
smoke palate rebels at the new fla
vor They want, most of all, the old
familiar brands of pipe tobacco and
'makin's" and the cigarettes they
used to have at home
That's why you hear the new IS.
o. s" from the front:-send on
Smokes. They want the good, old
kind that rolls over the tongue and
Just touches the spot. We've made
it easy for you to answer some sol
diers IS. o. s." The French gov
ernment and the Red Cross are all
cooperating in a plan whereby you
may send twenty-five cents to this
newspaper and a generous Tobacco
Kit-far more than you actually pay
for goes forward at once and is re-
ceived. duty-free, across the ocean.
More than that. each Kit contains
a stamped return postal card which
the recipient may use to send you a
message from the front. It is ad-
dressed to the donor and viii come
right back to You from the man who
is having his smokes "on YOU
Previously reported 31.25
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22

That County Attorney oscar simp-
son intimidated him and coerced him
into testifying against Ollie and Will
lard Yoder who were recently convict
ed Of hog stealing is the charge which
is said To be contained in an affida-
vit mentioned in an amended motion
for a new trial which has been filed
in the office OF Court Clerk Mrs Wat
kins. The attorneys for the defend
ants first filed a motion asking for a
new trial on technical grounds. The
sensational amendment was next in
order but the affidavit has not yet
Deel filed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
COUNTY ATTORNEY CHARGED WITH
INTIMIDATTNC STATE WITNESS

substance that on the ninth day Of
February, 1917, he was at the home
Of Jim Yoder and while there in
conversation with Ollie Yoder it was
arranged that Fisher was to return
to Yoder's place that night and wit
ness and defendant weSe to steal
some pigs which they believed belong
ed to Walter Kiigore Fisher testified
that he saw said pigs at said time,
and on the morning after the 9Th
Onie Yoder told said witness that he
had stolen two Of Walter Kilgore's
pigs on he night before and had car
ried them in an automobile to VIII
lard Yoders place near Blanchard.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
ONLY 40 PERCENT OF FIVE.
BILLION DOLLAR ISSUE is.
SUBSCRIBED UP TO DATE.

and the subscription books will close
next Saturday night
Wednesday will be a great national
holiday, being designated as Liberty
Day, and is expected to boost sales.
Noted speakers are today preaching
the buying Of Liberty bonds through
out America. Liberty fires will be
lighted on Wednesday night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
Strike Ends;
Patriotism

the Central Illinois field is working
and others are returning in large
numbers.
AT a huge mass meeting the min
ers pledged their Individual service
to the government and voted to re-
turn to work as patriotic move
ment.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22

day All the jurors for the term
have been discharged and new jurors
was called for next week
The case Of Jake Eightower on the
felonious charge Of transporting
whiskey, win be heard on October 27.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
$4,000 KILLED
AND INJURED
In EXPLOSIONS
Workers al Austrian Arsenal Forced 10
Return 10 Their Tasks Under Armed
Guard After FrightfuI Casualties

ny United Press.
Washngton.s Oct. 22 aour thous-
and were killed and 10000 wounded
in a series Of explosions at Stefeld,
Austrias great arsenal, according to
Rome dispatches.
Workers who had miraculously es-
capped were forced under armed
guards to return to their work.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
Great Ar offensive.

By United Press
Paris. oct % According to GER
man prisoners the Teutons are pre-
pairing a great ain offensiv- 70 fore
stall Americas entrance into the war.
The Germans built 1000 aeroplanes
In July. A new biplane carrying
1900 pounds Of bombs has been In
vented
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
corroNsrEp REPORT

Washington. oct 22 The govern.
ment census report today showed
that in the two months period ended
September 80, 574,S5s tons OF cotton
seed were received at the mills and
256.G81 tons were erushed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
Rv United PresA.

8y United Press.
Washington Oct 90 The Amer
lean people must not lull themselves
into a false sense Of security over the
Liberty loan but must subscribe heav-
ily all week, tho treasury officials am
nounced
Only forty per cent OF the five bill
lion dollars total is nov subscribed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
Great Drain on German Power Shown in
Last Recourse ResOried to by
Commanders
FRENCH GAIN
ALL DETECTIVES
Rome Cables Report That More Than
10000 German Deserters Have Been
FOuad 10 Hiding on Swiss Soil
By United rrrss

with the British Afield, Oct. 22.-
Thirty per cent Of the cannon fodder
in the recent fighting in the Ypres
sector was OF youths Of the 1919 class.
Nothing illustrates better Germany's
waning man power than this crowd
ing OF mere boys into the front ranks
IN many divisions youths are being
rushed into the Ypres sector in an at
tempt to hold at all costs important
posfieas which are IL peri Of cap
lure
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
SUFFS GO TO
CITY PRISON
BY United Press.

BY United Press
Washington, Oct g Refusing TO
work in Ocoquan prison, twelve suf-
frage piclzets were locked in city pris-
on cells today
The threat to throw the women in
to solitary confinement was not car
ried out
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
The BEST America Has.

BY United Press.
with the American army IN France,
Oct. 22.-The flower Of American
young manhood is in temporary camp
here, training to become officers.
The stars Of every training q Y
III America viii be brought 70 Fra 90
for final training.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
DAVENPORT
MADE CORPORAL

c. F Davenport has received a let
ter from his son, Paul Davenport,
who left with the second contingent
for Camp Travis; stating that he had !
been promoted to the rank Of corpo-
raj.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22

L. A. Browder, Chickasha----- so
T. S. Hendricks. Chickasha 100
Oklahoma McMaster, Chickasha .25
Gene Westfall, Chickasha - .25
l. G. Hutson, Chickasha - 80
E. K. Miller Chickasha ---- 80
Geo. White. Chickasha ------- 80
Ed Coyle, Rush Springs -- so
Geo Woodbridge. Chickasha III .25
Dr. A. B. Leeds, Chickasha ---- 80
Louis Casper, Chickasha --- 80
Mrs. May Hoover Chickasha--- %
Freed Hoover, Chiekasha 1865 %
T. B. Wiebe, transient -------- so
w C. Arlington, Chickasha q .25
Mrs w c. Arlington, Chiekasha p
Miss Anna Lee Eggleston Chix %
Dr. T. H. Williams, Chickasha so
Mrs. ]. H. Freeman. Chiekasha so
e. B. Williams. Chiekasha -- 80
J. w. Smith. Chiekasha - 20
Marjorie Mayes, Chickasha 49, %
Miles G Mayes, Chiekasha .25
Mrs S. D. McGranahan, Chix- 50
Never Mind My Name" 1oo
T F Bird. Chickasha ---- .25
w o. Pitchford. Chickasha %
Nv L. Palmer. Chickasha - .p5
Ed Sheegog. Chickasha - LOO
w p Henderson, Chiekasha-- so
r~.f.t es- ~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
Bv United Press

I3y IHIltU IIthE
Springfield, MS Oct. 22.-The
strike Of Illinois coal miners which
was called to force the fuel adminis-
tration to announce an increase in
coal prices with a resultant increase
in wages. is ended Every mine in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
in DISTRICT COURT

District court was occupied satur-
day with the civil case Of the Woot-
Sales Go. Fs the Collins
Cotton company, heard before Mon
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
FLOWER or AMERICAN
MANHOOD in TRAINING
in CAMPS IN FRANCE
SnSeven Lives Lost Wien American Transport Sunk Germany Builds 2C0O
AerOpIanes in July and viii Prepare Aerial Offensive Hope
Of Soaring Uncle Sam Off the Battlefield
ay United Press.

Washington, Oct 22- sixty-seven
lives were lost in the torpedoing Of
the American transport Antilles, il
was definitely announced today
The committee on public informa-
tion gave the complete casualty list
today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22
ALI oblscsIves eaIned.
BY United Press

BY United Press,
Paris, Oct. 22.-All objectives we're
gained by the French troops attack
ing the enemy along thousand yard
front in Flanders, the war office
announced. Many successful French
raids were carried out
Artillery was active in the Aisne
sector throughout the day
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-22

FAIRBANKS Will SPEAK AT SUCC AT l:45 TOMORROW
g 4t44* > :
FlTZ LOSES IN
LAST BIG FIGHT
BY United Press

BY United Press.
Chicago H., cot. 22.-Bob
Fitzsimmons has taken his last !
; count In the greatest of cham 4
pionship contests. He died !
early this morning following a
five day sbattle against pneu- !
monia. His wife is suffering .
from a nervous breakdown !
The funeral Of the former I
champion will take place Wed 4
nesday I
y .