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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-29
HAPPY ENDING IN REAL LIFE
by Otto McFeely)

of families-the punishment of wo-
men and children for poverty, and all
in the name of kindness"
That very week Governor Denure
had signed a bill that was to revolu-
tionize the practice of the juvenile
court and to prevent the separation of
mothers and their children in the
name of sweet charity-a habit that
had become so common that it was
then vested right of the charity
organizations.
Neil had presented the bill to the
legislature, and it was such little
thing that it crept through almost
unnoticed. Organized charity ex-
perts knew nothing of it. 1t was
an amendment to the juvenile court
act in these words:
'If the parent or parents of such
dependent or neglected child are poor
and unable to properly care for said
child, but are otherwise proper guar
dams, and it is for the welfare
of such child to remain at home, the
court may enter an order finding
such facts and fixing the amount of
money necessary to enable the par
ents to properly care for such child,
and thereupon it shall be the duty
of the county board, through it's coun-
ty agent, or otherwise, to pay to
such parent or parents, at such times
as said order may designate, the
amount so specified for the care of
such dependent or neglected child
until the further order of the
court"
This law was to go into force
July l, 1911. The Brian family was
to be broken up, nevertheless, be-
cause poverty can not wait three
weeks. Neil conferred with the Judge
He agreed to pay Mrs Brian $25 a
month until the pension law went
into effect, and on July 1, the very
day the act became useful, Mrs.
Brian was pensioned, the first wo-
man who ever drew pension for
being mother. She still lives with
her own children, and since then al
most 1000 mothers have been pen
stoned in Chicago alone, and the
system today is at work from the At
lantic to the pacific.
*The identity of this mother is
concealed under a fictitious name.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-29
A SAFE WAY TO DODGE
THE INCOME TAX

There are two ways by which re-
cipients of large incomes may open
ly evade the law without subjecting
themselves to any penalty. One is
by purchasing government bonds
The other is described by real es-
tate broker in the Pittsburg Dis
patch, of May 80. He says:
at would therefore seem good for
those having such incomes to switch
their investments from revenue pro-
ducing securities or to trade such
securities for vacant lands. Vacant
lands will produce no immediate in
come and therefore bear no Federal
tax. State, county or municipal
taxes that may be paid on vacant
lands are allowed as set-off in
making up income tax returns.
Nothing is more certain than the in
creasing value of vacant lands, par
ticularly during period of indus
trial and agricultural activity as
iii"SI cAioC Jul my Tile HeHt lew
years. If the lands are not sold
until after the present period of war
taxes has passed. this large profit
will escape heavy war taxes en-
tirely."
Since Congress seems indisposed
to take any action to block such
lodging, it may be resorted to, to a
sufficient extent to cause a land
boom, which again will make it
harder for those to get land, who
want to put it to some use. The in
come tax may thus indirectly become
the means of making the food short
age worse.
But there is a way to block this
scheme. Congress seems bent upon
laying additional taxes on industry
and its products. The House ways
and means committee and the Sen
ate finance committee have both re-
ceived information from many
sources in regard to the harmful ma
ture of such taxation, but they have
gone ahead nevertheless. However
it is possible for the States to neu-
tralize the damage which Congress
insists on doing. Let them abolish
state and local atxes on labor, lest
the additional burden to be imposed
by Congress prove too heavy. Then
let them put on land values the bur
den of supporting state and local
governments. That will not only be
a great help to industry, but will
discourage lodging of federal taxa
ton in the way suggested by the
Pittsburg broker. - The American
Economic League.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-29

Mr.. Merely tells a story of
reality. 1t is realism that shows
the way out of one of the jungles
of life and reports that the first
act in what appear to be the great
est reform since the public school
took the place of the charity
school.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-29
Why the Editor Hid in the Coal-bin.

The Guest Day meeting of the lit
erary club will be held at the home
of Mrs. l.. A. Frazer tomorrow aft
ernoon. Mrs. De Morgan Jones, of
indianapolis, will lecture on evil
liam Butler Meats and the Garlic
Revival. "-Connersville Qnd) Her
aid.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
Smith Boosts
Grady Free Far

~ Reno, Okla. July Especial
w y Smith. the jack man Of Chick
asha, who attended the Canadian Coun-
ty Breeders and Feeders association
banquet here last night, remained over
today to extoll the features of the com
ing Grady county free fair. which he
claims will be the greatest event Of
its kind in Oklahoma this fall
Smith announced that there would
be an open mule class with hundred
dollar ribbon for the best mule, and in.
vited a number of Canadian county
mule fanciers to enter the contest. It
is possible that a few mule owners in
this section will show their favorites
with a view 10 landing the big prize,
The Chickasha man is no stranger
in this vicinity He has many friends
who chum with him at the Oklahoma
state fair each year, and has sold many
registered jacks to residents of the
county.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
ENTHUSIASTIC MILTTANTS
ARE HOME GUARD MEN

response which might do justice to
seasoned veterans.
The squad is still open to include
new members because Of the fact that
many who are subject to the draft and
have promised to join the ranks have
not yet been able to show up In a
few nights the guard will organize
and fun corps Of field officers will
be put to work.
Some interferences in the form Of
swimming parties have threatened to
break into the drill work. Every man
who is liable to the draft should value
a little drilling higher than almost
anything else right now said one Of
the company's enthusiastic members
this morning while talking over this
matter
Monday, Tuesday and Friday nights
will be used for drill
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
GERMANS NOW MENACEDBY
FOES ON THREE FRONTS
ALL OBTAINING DETECTIVES.
CEMENT DROUTH NOT
DEATH TO CROPS

That the corn and cotton crops near
Cement are not as badly damaged by
the drouth as are those at other places
in Oklahoma is the opinion of E. V,
Hollingswcrth who owns a farm in that
locality Mr.. Hollingsworth came to
this conclusion after a recent visit to
his place and an inspection Of the food
stuffs which are planted in that vicin-
ity. Corn in the creek bottoms will
make as high as thirty bushels to the
acre while that in many other sections
will make but little more than good
fodder. Cotton is not badly damaged
by the lack Of rain near Mr. Holings-
worth's farm, he reports.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
AMERICAS VAST RESOURCES NEEDED TO WIN WAR
MMMMMMMMMMMM MMMXWM MWMMMM
An Hands Lay To in Rushing
War Plans to Defeat Enemy
OIL LEASE BRINGS
$5 ACRE TO MINORS

A good price was paid FOR an oil
lease belonging to minors and which
was approved by County Judge Dayen
port today.
The lease covers two.thirds OF 12C
acres of land belonging to James M.
Elsie H. Mildred r., Kenneth D., and
Louis Sutherlin, and was made by the
guardian, Olive sutherlin.
The deal was for St an acre for the
lease with an additional rental Of 81
an acre to be paid in case Of failure on
the part Of the purchaser to drill. a
check for $4OO was the initial payment
The land is situated near Minco. The
lease was sold to r. w. Davidson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
Speed Is Slogan Of Shipping BOsrd
and House and Senate Committees
Join in Defense Work
PRO DEBATE RESUMED
in SENATE TODAY
Senate Finance Committee COHssnIs 10
Impose Further Tax on Corporations,
Distilled Liquors aud Beer
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, July Speed is
the watchword Of the new industrial
war board Of the National Council FOR
Defense which held its first meeting
today.
Tho board plans buying campaign
for the purchase Of government sup.
plies for the army. The efforts Of al
government officials and departments
are centered on rushing war plans.
The house and senate confareos re.
sumed their work on the food control
bill this morning and are hopeful that
an agreement might be reached today,
The committees OF both houses ara
working on the problem OF raising tho
additional two billion dollars in taxes
which will be needed BY the war ma
chine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
Recruiting Station Rushed for Two Days
Ny Young Men Hoping 10 Beat
Posting Of Quota Lists

The largest recruit shipment that
ever left Chickasha was sent out from
the army recruiting office this after
noon when forty men took passage for
Oklahoma iCty and from there will pro
coed to Fort Logan. Colorado. Men
rushed the office yesterday and today
tho recruiting force was increased to
meet the demand for examinations. a
good number Of these were signed up
for the aviation corps, department
which has recently been thrown open
to men who might be examined at the
local station. A rush to submit appli
cations before the draft quotas are
posted brought scores Of men here to
day for both the army and navy, q
great number Of whom could not be &C
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
Chickasha Sends Her Biggest
Batch to Army Headquarters

commodated. Those who left this af.
ternoon we're: ). M. Burkey. Fl. $.
Hays. S. e. oliver. e. L. weIdcnmalor.
o. r. Smiley. William schultz, C. |.
Brown, Otto Ball, R. A. Burleson. T. a.
Bingham, r. w. Borden. John Cox.
Glenn Coomer, Joe Cantrell. Edward
p. Dougherty. Ira H. Davenport. will-
mer Q. Fields. Fred B. Griffith. Paul
]. HALEY. Emery C. catnpbell. Walter
B. Hays. Elmer C. Jeanes, Arthur b
Johnson. Clarence A. King. Reece d,
Lance. chas. w. Love. James r. Nun.
son. Edward F. etoran. Henry A. Mitch
ell. Lee o. Mason. Forrest NJ. PASCAL.
John j. Pollard. David c. Robert, Les
ter Scott. Elmer S. Shirley. Harold ".
Sanders and Lawrence w. Richter.
The applications OF several moro
men were in this afternoon and physic.
al examinations are being rushed a.
rapidly as is expedient to include all
seeking enlistment in this afternooas
shipment,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
GRADY co. PROPERTY WILL
BE TAXED ON { MILL BASIS

OF Chickasha was also approved
During the first Two days Of the ses.
sion the board passed on the county
and city estimates and went minutely
into details. Then adjournment was
had to give the assessor an opportuni-
ty to complete his rolls after receiving
the state report On the valuations OF
corporations operating in Grady coun-
ty
A number Of matters are yet to re-
ceiye attention. including school dis.
tricts, townships and smaller town re-
ports.
The valuation Of real and personal
property in Giady county, including
corporations, is sg4,e51,7l2,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
FOUR NAVAL RECRUITS
SIGN UP CONTRACTS

Four men, G. M Compton, Hastings
S. Hobbs Winters, Tex, H. c. Wilkin-
son, New London, Wisconsin, and Dun
can McClarean, Hobart. were accepted
at tho naval recruiting station yester-
day and sent to Oklahoma City for
regular enlistment Reports from the
state office this morning say three Of
these men passed tho finals in good
form
Today may be the last day allowed
for accepting men who arc on the draft
rolls for voluntary service but enlist
ment at both the army an navy stations
will remain open up to the minute the
quota lists are posted
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
Mystery Dcepens Around Van
Dunhanl's Disappearance

Durham stood high in the estimation
of every one here and in that the mys-
terry of his continued absence deepens
Ho had been in the service Of the Rock
Island Railway Co. for tn past fifteen
years. the last eight of which have
been in the capacity OF night yardmas
ter. In that time he has established
for himself nothing but an enviable
record and has been steadily advanced
by the company ever since connected
with it,
Every town near has been reached
by either telephone or telegram but
the word received from parties at An
adsrko Wednesday was the last infor
maiion from the missing man,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
Swimming Parties Interfere With Mum.
bers But Organization Will Be
Effected This Week

With interest undiminished, the
Chckasha Home Guard parades the
drill ground at Vinca Park three nights
weekly and are now developing some
semblance Of military order. The
training moet last night was a great
success, those who have the squad IN
charge report, and all the faithful char
ter members We're again on the job to
make the organization go. Officers
who direct the maneuvers are more
than pleased with the way the compa-
ny is progressing and express them
selves as gratified that all orders are
accepted with an earnest attempt at
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
HAMPTON AND ENTERPRISE
TO PRESENT NEW FRONT

new frame awning for the Hamp-
ton Hardware Co. and The Enterprise
was begun yesterday, the construction
work being in charge of A. J. Puckett.
contractor A solid front to extend
along the front Of both stores is re.
quired by the contract and the frame.
work will be up possibly by the last
Of the week. Plastering work beneath
and an oak finish wtll then complete
the roofing surface Of the new front
addition.
The show windows Of the Hampton
puilding were torn out yesterday to
make room for the enlarged and re
modelled display section and a like
change will be made in the Enterprise
as soon as carpenters can finish the
work on the first part of the job
Two weeks may be required in re
fashioning the two adjoining fronts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
PREVENTABLE FIRES
NATIONAL DISASTER.

The following is timely warning
and reminder which has been neatly
converted into Q memorandum and
scattered broadcast by a big fire ~.
surance company. Copies have been
sent to Chiekasha:
APreventahlc Fire
''is more than a private misfortune.
Ii is public dereIiction. At a time
like this OF emergency and Of mani.
fest necessity for the conservation
OF national resources, it is more than
ever matter Of deep and pressing
consequence that every means
should be taken TO prevent this
evil.
Woodrow wilson
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
Cost Of Operating County will Be SILL.
SO7O2; ChiCkasha's Budget Ap-
proved BY Excise Board

It viii cost Grady county S2il,SOhO2
to run itself during the present fiscal
year. it was decided BY the county ex-
else board before the close Of its ses-
sion yesterday afternoon. The board
fixed the county tax levy at 6 mills az
ter two days Of careful calculation
Then it adjourned until today and will
adjourn from day to day until the first
batch Of work is completed.
The estimate and budget for the cits
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
WARNINGS OF
FOOD SHORTAGE
PLANT LATE
Kansas Corn Crop Seriously Damaged
and Pastures in Many Sections
Brown and Dry


BY United Press,
Topeka, Kans.. July St.-Anticipat-
ing a serious feed shortage this winter
the state authorities today appealed to
the farmers to plant crops until the
middle of August.
The excessive heat wave continues
uuabated and causes grave fears for
pastures, which are already brown and
dry. The corn crop is already seri
ously injured beyond hope, Many sec
tions Of Kaiwas show yesterday to be
the hottest day Of the year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
ON DOUBLE CHARGE

Dan Morris. who is charged with
having sworn falsely to his uiece's age
in securing marriage license. the
girl being under the age Of eighteen,
waived his preliminary trial in Judge
Moore's court yesterday afternoon
and on the charges Of perjury and in
cest He was placed under a bond Of
$500 on the first charge and $1,000 on
the second. both OF which he gave. The
girl in question has an allotment near
Lindsay.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
DIDN'T GO TO FRONT
BUT KILLED AT WORK
By United Preea.

By United Press.
New York City July 31.-Ten men
drowned and thirty missing was the
result of the breaking Of a gang plank
at the Brooklyn navy yard this after.
noon, according to police reports.
The men who were drowned were la
borers and carpenters who were work
ing on the battleship New Mexico.
Ambulanccs we're rushed from every
part Of the city
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
sIzEmoRE's PLEA DENIED

In district court yesterday afternoon
Judge Will Linn denied the writ Of ha.
beas corpus asked for in the case Of
y. J. Sizemore, the Rush Springs lad
Who is charged with criminal assault
upon his sister-in,Iaw. Sizemore was
bound over in the sum Of $3.50 by the
Justice Of the peace at Rush Springs,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
LID CLAPPED
LANDING
OF TROOPS
RY Ifnltad PRESS.

BY United Press.
Washington, July S1-Drastc regu-
latons to prevent the publication Of
any reports Of troop landing and other
military preparations abroad are now
in effect,
These regulations are the result Of
the Associated Press failure to comply
with the requests of the government
not to publish reports Of the landing
of troops last week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
ALLEGED cRlMlNA LAssAulr

M. r. Basden garage enploye Of
Minco, aged 2S, faces a serious charge
and after being brought here under
$1,000 bond to await the action Of the
district court was immediately taken
back by Deputy Froneberger today in
the nope Of furnishing the required
$1,000 bond.
Basden is charged with having com
mitted criminal assault upon the six.
teen years old daughter Of man nam.
ed Roach living at that place, after
having invited the girl to ride with
him to Pocasset.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
IM MMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMNN#
EXEMPTION CLAIMS ROLL
IN AT RATE SURPRISING
TO GOVERNMENT HEADS

nations here and at other points show
great search is ON throughout the
country for registration slackers. At
torneys in all federal districts are en-
listing civilian help in their campaign
on slackers. The names OF hundreds
Of youths have been forwarded TO fed
eral authorities.
Slackers will be given the numbers
of men who will be rejected under the
first call for physical defects
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
Missing Man Stood high in Community
and No Reason Can Be Given for
Any Probable Motive

No clue or possible explanation has
yet been found for the strange disap-
pearance of j. Van Durham who a
week ago left Chickasha without tell
ing even his family Of his intentions
other than he was bound for Pocasset
on days business. Mrs. Dunham
has exerted every effort TO locate the
man or at least find some trace Of him
but so far every triat has been futile.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
REFUSES TO PROBATE
WILL WITHOUT DATE

County Judge R e. Davenport today
refused to probate the Photographic
will of Mrs. Mary E. James, that is, a
will written by herself, in which she
mentions as her heirs her two daugh-
ters. Elizabeth and Grace, and her
mother The objection was that the
document bore no date as is required
by law.
Pension money was involved in the
will.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
Proa IN Debate.
sy uniteo Press.

By United Press.
Washington, July 3l.-The dobata
was resumed in the senate today on
prohibition. The vote on she constitu-
tional amendment comes up tomorrow
afternoon Both drys and vets arc
confident Of victory.
The senate finance committee today
agreed to substantial increases in rev.
enue taxes on corporations. distilled
liquors and beer
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
Not Obligated to France to Recover
AIsace-LOrTaine Nor 10 Allies 10
Free Part Of Austria
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, July 3l-Amerlca s
great reserve Of mon, money and ma
terials will be turned into the war with
the hope Of achieving an early peace.
The fourth year Of the struggle Will
find America doing a vast part in the
overturning Of autocracy and only the
employment Of Americas vast reserves
will achieve this end
Responsible officials today are back
ing the statements made by President
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
Joint Offensive.
By United Press.

" = NIITVNN = 7 wv
London. July England and
France signaIled the beginning Of the
fourth year Of the war by Joint often
sivc on the two fronts which swept for
ward with full success to the first OBJ
icciyes.
England has lost 1889 men in kill
cd wounded aud missing according to
the casualty list during the past month,
il was announced today. or these
l5,5l9 we're killed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
Gigantic Offensive Launched by British
inFIenders While Russians Resume
Hard Fighting 10 East
81 United Press.

81 United Press.
London, July 3l.-England started a
gigantic offensive in Flanders today,
Marshal Haig reported, striking over a
wide front north of the river Lys in
Belgium.
The British commander reported that
all obiectiyes we're attained and many
prisoners have already been taken.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
French Gain objectlves.

BY United Press
Paris July 3l.-Suddenly assuming
the offensive today, French troops
swept forward with complete success
attaining all obiectives over front
extending for more than mile at La
Royero In the sector of Chemin des
DANES.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
America Not Obligated.

BY United Press
Washington, July 3l-The- United
States is not obligated to follow France
in her ambition to recover the prov
ince Of Alsace-Lorraine, 1t was stated
officially today.
Americas relations to the allies are
not such as to demand the freedom Of
certain parts Of Austria.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
UNITED STATES MUSTPLAY
IMPORTANTPART INFOURTH
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Wilson and Secretary Lansing that
without Americas aid the European
struggle will end in a miserable peace,
Secretary Baker in an interview to-
day laid stress on the necessity for a
supreme effort on the part Of America
at this time. Victory is certain, he
said, II America will do her part.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-31
RuasIans Resume Warfare.
sy United Press.

By United Press.
London. July 31.-laussia is today re.
covering from tho illcffects of the Cor
man spy system. Dispatches show
that in some sectors along the north
eastern front the troops have resumed
the initiative and are vigorously press
ing the battle.