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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
Secret Census Being Taken and 10000
Young Men in New York are Ex-
peCIed to Fight Draft
ANTI-DRAFT SPEAKERS
HOLD LARGE CROWDS
Government Believes Il Has Plots to De-
feat COnsCriptiOn in Texas
Well in Hand
By United Press.

BY United Press.
New York May 31.-A secret census
of slackers and anti-conscriptionists
was started throughout the country to-
day by government agents. Lists of
men who are expected TO refuse to
register will be made and they will be
kept under surveillance.
Emma Goldman's No-Conscription
league claims that ten thousand New
York boys win refuse to register. The
American Union against Militarism
has opened headquarters here and is
said to be giving legal advice to fifteen
thousand youths who will not register.
Thousands of young men who are eli
gible to conscription are seeking en-
ployment at govsrnl sations but
none are being accepted The efforts
Of the anti-conscriptionists are center
ed in New York, Chicago, San Fran
cisco, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pitts
burg Detroit and Buffalo.
Three arrests were made today by
agents Of the department Of justice in
the roundup Of anti-conscriptionists.
Two Of them were students, one being
a woman who was charged with dis
tributing literature urging young men
to stand against registration
Mass meetings were held in several
parts of the city, the speakers denounc-
lug the selective draft plans and urg-
ing youths not to register, declaring
that the first need of democratic gov
ernment is to defeat conscripion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
BRILLIANT EXERCISES
AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Glass exercises were held at the
high school last night. The auditori-
um was well filled and the exercises
entirely in charge Of the class.
The president, Walter Griffith, call
ed the parts of the program. The pu-
pills taking prominent parts acquitted
themselves well. The first on the pro-
gram was the "Salutatory" by Dewey
Neal which was followed by "Class
History" Kenneth Teis.
"Class Prophesy" was excellently
rendered by Thelma Wild Rose, follow
ed by the class poem by lone Teis.
The valedictory was delivered by
Matte Celeste Widney.
Throughout the evening the high
School Glee Club rendered the music.
Interest was sustained from the
opening number until the exercises
were closed by the senior class song.
The senior class was arranged in
tiers on the platform. Three vacant
seats were reserved for those mem
bers of the class who had answered
their country's call. The seats of hon.
or we're for Dan Riddle, who Joined
the navy, and Oscar Harris and Muir.
ray Marsh, who Joined the army. The
chairs were draped with the national
colors.
Dignity was added to the occasion
by the use Of caps and gowns which
were worn by the pupils on the stage
This idea was introduced by Superin
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
Medal Tournament Cup to Be
Extended to Registration Day

the night before number OF players
were on the links yesterday in prepa-
ration for the big medal handicap cup.
Many golfers were also at work Sunday
afternoon but the nnfavorable weather
has kept many more away up to this
tme
Chairman Ludlow this morning am
nounced that seven had qualified up
to date.
lhis tournament promises to be one
os the most interesting and exciting
events which has ever been inaugural
ed on the local links and interest is
increasing as the time for closing up
approaches.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
70 Register
Expect to
Be Absent

County Clerk Ross Cox is being kept
busy registering men who will not be
in town on June s. He had registered
seventy-six eligibles at 10 o'clock this
morning. These include not only traV.
cling men but showmen, railroad men
and farm hands who expect to be call
ed away to harvest work in other sec
tons before that time
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31

Urging all civic organizations 20 CO.
operate in making preparations for the
big demonstration which is to be held
in Chickasha next Tuesday, C. H. Cane
man. chairman Of the committee in
charge, today issued the following an
nouncement:
"The entertainment committee Of
the Commercial and Farm Bureau will
meet in the club room on Friday even
ing June 1, at p. m.
"All lodges, civic societies, women's
clubs labor unions. shop men, schools
land kindred organizations are respect
fully urged to send their representa-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31

tendent William r Ramey to prevent
extravaganza in dress which often
marks graduation exercises. The gray
cap and gown is used in many of the
leading high schools of the country,
being a democratic idea placing all
students on the same level and avoid
ing distinctive dress.
The exercises were splendidly re-
ceived by the audience.
Patrons Day.
This is Patrons Day. All the
schools are open to the public from 8
till 3 o'clock
The eighth grade exercises will be
conducted at the Junior High school
tonight when the ninety-six pupils will
receive their certificates Of promotion
to the High school,
These exercises. will commence at
S:15 o'clock.
Closes Tomorrow.
The regular commencement exer-
cises take place tomorrow night at the
auditorium Of the Senior High when
diplomas viii be delivered to fifty
graduates. This is the largest grad
uating class in the history of the insti
tuition.
Thirteen normal students will re-
ceive teachers certificates
Rev R. l.. Ownbey will deliver the
commencement address on this occa.
sion,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
CONTINUED
FLIGHT OF
NEGROES
State Authorities viii Probe Trouble
Which Resulted in Death Of Blacks
in East St. Louis
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
East st. Louis, Ills, May S1.-The
exodls of negroes from here continues
today, following the third night of riot
ing, due to the importation of negro
laborers,
One negro was shot and two fatally
beaten last night. An attack was made
on the militiamen who were sent to
preserve order. The state authorities
will conduct an investigation Of the
trouble.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
MEETING TO PLAN
BIG DEMONSTRATION

tive to meet with this committee to
arrange a suitable program to fitting
Iy celebrate Registration Day June 5,
1917.
"Our governor has declared June .
legal holiday and we should show
our patriotic spirit in a demonstrative
manner.
"An stores, shops and factories are
urged to close their places Of business
on June 8 to give their employers an
opportunity to celebrate the day.
"a fun attendance attendance is de-
sired and we trust all viii respond to
the call"
Chairman Committee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
THE woHLeEMuTH ESTATE

A petition to probate the will Of Mrs.
Sarah Wohlgemuth, deceased, was
filed in the county court this morning
ny Mrs Emma Erich, daughter. Mrs.
Erlich also filed a petition for letters
of administration in the matter Of the
estate Of Miss Flora Wohlgemuth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
CENSORSHIP
CLAUSE IS
DOC MED

BY United Press.
Washington, May 31-The govern
ment censorship clause, which is in
cluded in the espionage bill is up for
action in the house today
The opponents Of the measure pre-
dict that it will fail Of passage, settling
the question for the time being. Ad-
ministration leaders expect to intro
duce a new bill later if the clause is
rejected by the house.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
VILLISTAS
APPROACH
BORDER

BY United Press.
San Antonio, Tex, May S1.-That
tho Villistas are approaching the inter
national border was the information
contained in reports received at mill
tary headquarters here today.
No trouble is expected, however, as
there are sufficient troops along the
border to protect all towns.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
Flag Tournament is Also Announced for
for June S With Small Fee to Which
All Members are Eligible

The Country club committee has de-
cided to extend the qualifying time in
the 36-hole Medal Handicap Cup to in
clude June 5, Registration Day.
They also announce that on the af-
ternoon Of June there will be a Flag
Tournament open to all members with
an admission fee Of fifty cents.
Notwithstanding the heavy rains OF
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
M#MMMM# M# MIX #M y ###M# ~ * * 1 * 3 Is = Is
NATIONWIDE CANVAS FOR
MEN WHO ARE EXPECTED
TOTRYTHESLACKERS GAME.
German Spies
in Anti i-Draft
Plots NOlU Sure
By Unlted Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, May 31-German spies
in America had a hand in the anti-reg-
istration plotting. Federal agents are
convinced Of this fact
1t is believed that the ring-leaders
in the plots have been taken. All agi-
tators speaking against conscription
will be arrested.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
Russian Soldiers Urged 10 Fight While
Enemy is Battling With
Victorious Italians
GERMANS AGAIN USE
POISON SHELLS
British Casualties Reach ll4,OlS.OGcers
and Men in Month Of May, Killed,
Wounded and Missing
sy United Presa.

BY United Presa.
Petrograd. May Minister Of War
Kerensky is successfully accomplish
ing his task Of squirting the Russian
soldiers to fight. A new spirit is evil
dent among the soldiers on the front
where the minister has been.
The soldiers along the entire front
are swearing allegiance to The new
government declaring that they will
fight to the finish.
The revival Of the Russian army Is
expected to place Austria in a serious
plight The larger part Of the Austrian
armies are fighting on the Italian
front
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
BUYS bush SPRINGS PAPER

W. c. Fleetwood, who has been con-
nected with the Star Publishing Co.
for some time, has bought the Rush
Springs Landmark from Ernest Bird
and has moved to that place.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31

BY United Press.
Paris, May 3l.-Attacking with poi
son shells, the Germans at several
points on the Champagne front joined
in powerful attacks but the French re-
pulsed ali attacks. with heavy Losses,
to the enemy, the official statement
today announced. A violent bombard-
ment preceded all the attacks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
HUNDRED INJURED
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
st. Louis, May 8l.-Reports from
Cape Girardeau today say more than
a hundred persons were injured by the
tornado which swept through south
eastern Missouri late yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
rexas PIota in lane.

BY United Press.
Dallas, Tex May S1.-Government
agents here announced today that the
plots in this state to defeat conscrip-
tion are we'll in hand.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
BIG WAR APPROPRIATION
MAY BECOME AVAILABLE
AT ONCE in EMERGENCY
Firemen's State Association
Concludes Most Prosperous Year

It paid Charles slemp, secretary
treasurer of the State Firemen's asso-
citation, to get on the warpath. The
firemen, assembled reelected him to
theoffice which he has held SO accept
ably for the past year and raised his
salary $500.
This followed one OF the most
scathing rakings over that the asso-
citation has ever received from one Of
its members. Secretary slemp spoke
on "The good of the order" and Incl
dentally but forcibly related the short
comings of the members in neglecting
the payment Of their dues, in not re-
plying to official correspondence, and
for being dormant generally
The morning session Of the conven-
ton was consumed in hearing reports
OF officers and committees, the election
Of officers and their installation and
the selection Of Clinton as the next
meeting place
Charles Slemp was elected delegate
to represent the Oklahoma delegation
at the annual convention Of the Texas
association. j. A. Norris OF Tulsa was
elected delegate to the municipal
league meeting IN Oklahoma City.
New Officers.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: President viii
liam Barrowman of Purcell; first vice
president, Joe r. Haley Of Eairview;
second vice president, Alvin Gelbhaar
Of Gushing; third vice president,
George Mckinney Of Norma; secreta-
ry and treasurer Charles slemp Of An
adarko sergeant-at-arms, Chief Bav-
ington Of Yale.
Dutch Lunch.
Several hundred people participated
in the Dutch lunch which was given to
the firemen and their ladies' at Univer-
sity Park yesterday afternoon. A
plentous supply of lunch and accesso
ries was on hand and a jolly time was
enjoyed until about 1880 when a start
was made for the city to take in the
theater party.
Pantomime baseball games, races
and repartee enlivened the occasion.
The Stout Man from the sugg theater
was on hand and demonstrated that
his muscles were firm by allowing
car laden with ten full
grown men to pass over his hips and
thigh in two separate trips.
Wall soalers.
Fire Chief Ross NJ Brooks brigade
Of wall scalers gave exhibitions Of
their prowess and valor before a gath
ering Of several hundred people who
around the Mcfarland ho- !
tel at $3.50 yesterday afternoon. A par
.ial demonstration Of the methods of
he department was given Although |
he men lacked the inspiration Of O |
big fire to stir them to action they I
made good time and showed that no
building was too high or too dangerous |
or them to tackle either in team, in
,airs or singly
The method and apparatus used in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
British Losses Reported.

British Losses Reported. Ne
BY United PresA.
London, May 31.-The British cas-
ualties during the month of May reach-
ed total Of ll4,or officers aAd men,
killed, wounded and missing, according
to figures given out today.
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31

You will find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
u. P. Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-31
WEATHER FORECAST

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-15
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Hartford.-Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Mayer of Oxford street are at Bass Rock, Gloucester, Mass.
 Windsor-Growers of tobacco in the open fields started the work of cutting in many of the fields Tuesday.
 Mddletown-Profess A T. Gesner of the Berkeley school, and son Con- rad, are on an automobile trip to Lake Ontario.
 iddletown.-Edward Bell Moor of Middletown has received his commis- sion as second lieutenant, Quartermas- ter's corps, U. s. A, Fort Meyer, Va.
 Torrington.-Miss Ella Coe has of- fered to donate the sum of $5,0O0 and Charles F. Brooker the sum of $1, 500 for a park toward the purchase price of the T. A. and B. property recently bought by the town.
 Danbury-A model dormitory, with all the comforts of home, will be con- ducted by the state board of education in connection with the regular ses- sions of the state normal school which will start the first week in Septem- Der.
 New Britain-It is reported that a number of married women who have been employed in local factories and other places have resigned in order
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-15
FUN ERAL.
William H. Johnson.

William H. Johnson.
 The funeral of William Henry John son, who was killed Saturday night by being struck by a train near West Mystic was held Tuesday morning from the residence of his mother in Park place. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery. Company A of Mystic Home guard, of which the deceased was a member, escorted the body from the house to the grave.
 Short Paragraphs
 MT and Mrs. Jerry Holmes and son have returned to Bridgeport after sev- eral days visit here.
 Mir and Mrs. Quincy Mcclure and son Ritchie and Miss Mary McGuire of Albany, N. Y, are at their summer home here.
 Peter Marcus has returned from New York where he was called by the death of his father.
 The picnic of the Woman's Relief corps will be held today at the home of Mrs. George Lewis on NOank road.
 Mir and Mrs. William Dickenson and Ernest Smith have returned to Provi- dence after a visit in town.
 Mir and Mrs. Hallam Whiting of Springfield were guests Monday of MT. and Mrs William Cromwell
 The Woman's Christian Temperance union met Tuesday afternoon at their rooms in Bank square.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-15
Iron Is Greatest Of All Strength
 Builders, Says Doctor Secret of the Great E1d,ro1ce and PolOers Of Athletes

double their strength and endurance and entirely get rid Of al -vmpf1rH7 of dyspepsia. liver and other rr0l1.eH in from ten to fourteen days tim" -iu- ply by taking iron in the proper t"' fH- And this after they had in some cI# e7 been doctorin0 for months without .b- taining any benefit But don take the old forms of reduced iron iron acetate or tincture Of iron simply Co rare few cents. You must take Iron lr form that can be easily gbF7rh"f HHf assimilated like nuXatcd Iron fi want it to do you any good. other g' @eH 1t may prove worse than uHnless. lI7Ht an athlete or prize fighter haa W0r fIe day simply because they knew tse ae- cret of great strength and erdur1 nee and filled his blood with Iron before ae went into the afray, while m9uT lr- other has gone down to iuRlnripu7 dee feat simply for the lack of ir.r
 NoTE-Nuvated Trn recommended ..-r r- or pounds. Unlike the older inorganic H=. ducts u is eadiy a-smiulatfr r..s
 The teeth, make tfCm Hrrt. stomach; tlra contrary it is Ue.. t..H- remedy. in nearly all forms or iufer.i. Ts.4 as for nervous. rundown c1nllffUH EH hiIH- facturers have such great c0nfde.re iH N.r.'rf IrDn that they ofrer fo forfeit tlnN 00 'l .'fr. itabe institution Y they cannot fHke FHF nrr .r woman under so who lacks Iron and ln-rerse ..clr itronsth 100 per cent or over in four re~sf G14 provided they have no serious organic frruffr ffr also offer to refund H i' fr~s r4f at least double strength and endurance in ffI days tme< IL Is dispcnsed in fiis ev u druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-15

Marys church. In the evening at 7:15 there will be benedicGion. Emile Fontaine has moved into his new quarters in the Shannon building.
 Samuel Butterworth and Joseph Stubbs, of Plainfeld, were Baltic vis- itoCs Tuesday.
 Mrs o. " Bessett and family of Moosup are guests of Mrs. Bessett's $ mother, Mrs. Virginia Buteau, of High street.
 William Be11anger of Boston has re- turned, after visit with bis brother, Victor of Church Hill.
 Thomas Burk was in New Haven Tuesday.
 Victor Anderson, who has been spending a few days at his home on Railroad street, has returned to Wa terbuE.
 Charles Lacroix is visiting friends in Hartford.
 George Bell has returned from a motor trip to Camden, N. J.
 Government Inspector.
 F. Langwan, of Holyoke, a govern ment inspector, was in town Tuesday, on official business.
 Moses Chabot was in Boston on bus mess Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-15

| that their respective husbands may claim exemption because or depend entS.
 TerryvilIe.-The wedding of Mss Ruth M. Plumb, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Wallace G. Plumb, of North Main street. and Walter M. Scott of South Manchester will take place at the Con- greg tional church Saturday, Sept. l, at p. m.
 MiddIetown-The board of education met in the Middletown National bank, Friday afternoon, and elected Edward B. Sellew, superintendent of the ThompsonvilIe public schools, to be superintendent of schools for the city of Middletown.
 New Britain.-C1aiming that a vicious dog owned by John E. Meskill, carpen- ter, living on Winter street, bit and severely injured him, Alexander Belina ! has brought suit for s40o. returnable in the city court. The alleged affair took place June l. this year. Manchester-In order to prevent further decay of the many chestnut trees that have been stricken with the blight. many of the large land owners who have chestnut trees upon their land are having the trees cut and they are being used for telephone and tele- graph poles.
 POrtlano.-ReV. E. C. BlOmQ ulStt formerly pastor of the Swedish Lu- theran church here, now in Tacoma, Wash. has recently received the de- gree of master of arts from Washing ton State university. The subject of his thesis was The Authorship of Stl- ma Lagerlof.
 Hartford.-The city is in a healthy condition, according to Supt. Charles P. Botsford of the health department. Since last winter, when Hartford had cases of spinal meningitis, there ha IS been practically no contagion, although there were few typhoid cases month or two ago.
 MiddIetown.-Accord tc the will of Edgar l.. Bailey of this city, for many years agent for the Russell Manufacturing company, hall in memory of MT. and Mrs. Bailey is to be erected on the grounds of the Con- gregational church. of East Arlington,
 Mass, the place where Mir Bailey spent part of his boyhood and where he married Marion Webb.
 CoIIinsviIe.-Practica all the work has been finished at the big Nepaug dam and the laborers who have been employed there have gone to other places. Several of the Italian laborers were of the draft age and were among those summoned to appear before the board in Simsbury. These men are planning to enter the army. Others have gone to Aver, Mass, where the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-15
STRIKE DISORDERS IN
 SPAIN ARE INCREASING
There Have Been Encounters Between
 Strikers and the Authorities,

Madrid. Aug. 14-Strfke disorders throughout Spain are increasing, ac- cording to reports reaching the minis were killed and eighteen injured when a passenger train plunged through a bridge into a deep ravine near BiIl1Ao, after the rails had been torn up. At Ujo, in the province of Oviedo in an encounter between the strikers and the authorities, one striker was killed and another injured seriously
 N At Bilbao a large group of strikers attacked the forces assembled to main tain order, but there were no serious results. Conditions at Barcelona are reported normal after a difficult day. At Villena, southeast of Madrid. strikers made an unsuccessful attempt to derail a train.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-15

The Anguilla Crow club of Paw catuck held its annual meeting at its rooms in the Produce Exchange, Hinckley Hill, Monday, and elected the following officers: Chief Crow. Mert Chapman; first assistant. H. A. Flood: second assistant, Robert E.. Coe; chemist, Charles H. Gavitt. le- gal advisor and physician, J. Grills; kennel manager H. H. Robinson: as sfstant Ellery D. Crumb; shooting in structor, Albert J. Twomey; garden CT, Alden Sheldon; secretary and treas urer A. H. Chapman; mechanic, James McGarvie.
 pr. p. J. Manning of Wickford has left for the Officers Training camp medical section, at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. He was appointed on June 23, receiving the commission of first lieutenant. Dr. Manning is a graduate of Dartmouth, and for the past several years has been medical examiner in his district. He was ac- companied by Dr. B. F. Butler of East Providence and Dr. R. s. Wilcox of Providence.
 Harold F. Babcock, son of F. B. Babcock, has been appointed a second lieutenant at the Plattsburg camp, it was announced last night. He has served in the Twenty third regiment, New York national guard, for three years and was on the Mexican border for six months. Babcock is a member