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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-03-09
5 KILLED IN DETROIT BLAZE
Firemen Perish Fighting Flames in
Business District at Early Hour
Three Injured.

Detroit, Mich March Give FIRE
men lost their lives. three were in
iured, when fire of unknown origin
swept through the five-story Field
Cloak and Suit company building at
1S7 Woodward avenue, early Sunday
morning. The blaze also worked
through into the top story of the r. H
Fyfe company building to the south.
Half an hour after the fire started
the three lower floors Of the Field
building collapsed carrying 20 firemen
down in the wreckage
The fire was one of the most stub
born in the history of the local depart.
ment. Estimates place the total los;
at about S5OO,OOO.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-03-09
PERSHING TO VISIT MEXICO
Is Step 70 Re-EstabIish Exchange Of
Courtesies Between Military
Chiefs of Two Countries.

Brownsville, Tex. March 6.-Maj.
Gen. John j. Pershing. commander OF
the Southern department who arrived
here on an inspection trip Of troops
in the Brownsville district. took what
is said 10 have been the first step to-
ward re-estabIished exchanges Of
courtesies between American and Mex
lean military commanders by arrnng-
ing to visit Maiamoros. The Mexican
town opposite Brownsville. probably
tomorrow afternoon
Col. TirZo Gonzales. commander in
Matamnros plans TO return General
Pershlng's call.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-03-09
German Foreign Minister'S In
StructiOnS to the German
Minister to Mexico.

Berlin, Jan. 10, te17-on the 1st OR
February we intend to begin subma-
rine warfare unrestricted. In spite OF
this, il rs our intention to endeaVor
to keep neutral the United States OF
America.
II this attempt is not successful we
propose an alliance on the following
basis with Mexico: That we shalt
make war together and together make
peace. We shall give general financial
Mexico is to reconquer the lost terri-
tory in New Mexico, Texas and Ari-
zona. The details are left to you for
settlement.
You are instructed to inform the
president of Mexico of the above in
the greatest confidence as soon as il
is certain that there will be an out
break of war with the United States
and suggest that the president Of Mex
ico, on his own initiative, should com
municate with Japan, suggesting ad-
herence at once to this plan; at the
same time offer to mediate between
Germany and Japan,
Please call to the attention of the
president of Mexico that the employ
ment of ruthless submarine warfare
now promises to compell England to
make peace in a few months.
(Sisned) ZIMM ERMANN.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-03-09

New York. March THE Cunar6
liner Orduna, which left here Febru,
ary "a for Liverpool. has arrived safe
~ according to cable advices received
here by officials of the line. The Or
duna had 10 passengers, Of whom
eight were Americans.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-03-09
CONGRESSMAN C0NRY DIES
Democrats Might Have Only 214
Votes II Extra Session Were
Called.

Washington. March 5.--Representa-
tive Michael F. Conry of New York
city. Democratic member OF COL
gress for four terms and reelected for
fifth. died at a hospital here on FRI
day after long Illness from kidney
trouble He was forty seven years old
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-03-09
Emphasizes Our PeriIs.

II gives new credence tc persistent
reports of submarine bases on Maxt-
can territory in the Gulf of Mexico I;
it takes cognizance Of fact long rec
ognized by American army chiefs,
that If Japan ever undertook to In
wade the United States 1t probably
would be through Mexico, over the
border and into the Mississippi valley
70 split the country Ia two.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-03-09

the holdover members OF the house OF
representatives. preceded by the Off
GERS of the house who have just relin-
quished Office by virtue of the expira-
tion of their terms. and other distin-
guished guests made their way to the
inoVUuraI stand
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
LONG CHASE FOR
COURT REPORTER

After repeated efforts on the part q
Mrs. Edna r. Watkins a stenographer
for the present term Of the county
court was secured today in. the person
of Mrs. George r. Broadwell, public
stenographer Of Oklahoma City and
wife of a wealthy bondbroker. In the
meauHme the Oklahoma College for
Women came to the rescue Of the court
and furnished Miss Margie Edwards,
student in stenography. who per
formed the duties very creditably.
Grady county was secured by phone
and wire for some one to perform the
work in the absence Of Miss Devlins
whose mother is i'll. and Mrs. Broad
geu, a lifelong friend OF Mrs. Wlsskins,
in response to a call plac.
ed last night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
ASKS $4,000
FROM OIL
COMPANY
R. P. Clay Claims President Of Badger
Oil Company Spoiled 100000 Oil
Sale Which Had BeenAnangsd

Claiming a $4,000 commission which
he alleges is due him as the result Of
negotiations for the sale Of one half
in the production and sale Of leases in
an oil concern operating in Grady
county, R. p. Clay Of Tulsa has enter
ed suit il that sum against The Badger
Oil company and B. M. Athey, its
president. to be tried in the Grady
county district court
This sum represents five per cent
commission on 100000 at which fig
ure Clay alleges he was engaged by
Athey to sell a half interest in the
south half Of southwest quarter of
section sixteen, township Is north,
range seven west, and submits a letter
as evidence to this effect Clay also
states that he was engaged at the same
time upon the same basis to sell the
other half of the same property belong
ing to the Lita Kalvin Oil Co. for $780,
600.
In his affidavit Clay alleges Inat he
had arranged the sale to C. N. Has
kell for the Sinclair Oil company and
that at a meeting held by the officers
of the two concerns the Lita Kolvin
company agreed to the sale but Athey
opposed it. for which action Clay holds
both Athey and his company RESPONSE
BILE for this commission.
Athey is charged not only with re-
fusing to permit the deal to go through
and at the same time refused to de-
liver for examination the titles to said
property and failed to consummate said
deal without fault on the part Of the
plaintiff and that but for the acts OF
Athey said sale would have been made
as agreed upon .
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
That is Prediction Of Local Man Based
on Operations al Santa Fe Well
in South Grady
SALT WATER STOPS
EARLY PROGRESS
Flow Struck al Depth Of 1900 Feet and
Drilling Stops Pending Arrival Of
Six Inch Casing

At the Santa Fe test well, near the
southeast corner Of Grady county, an
other flow of salt water was struck at
the depth Of 1900 feet and drilling has
been stopped till six-inch casing is re.
ceived. AS soon as the casing is ready
for use, the water will be shut off and
resumed, it is stated.
Reports received last night stated
that the gas pressure in the well in
creases as the drill goes deeper. 1T
looks to me like this well and others
that are sure to be drilled in the vi
cinity viii before long furnish natural
gas for Chickasha,' said local man
who is in close touch with develop.
ments in the southern Grady field.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
THE NEeRo's PLEA

Judge Campbelrs serenity was al
most disturbed during a recent boot
Logging trial in the federal court at
Muskogee and a suspicion of a smile
passed over his judicial and usually
impassive countenance. Everybody
else, including Jim Dillon, who was
present, smiled aloud
Jim Horn, a negro, was about to Ge
fined $50 and given six months jail
sentence for the transportation Of liz
uor.
'Have you anything to say before
sentence is passed?' asked the Judge
perfunctorily.
"Wan, Judge" replied the culprit,
"Ah only wants ter tell yer dat dis is
de fust time Use ever subjected myself
to de whiskey business"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
Three Of Gang AIreadv Jailed and Confess
to Conspiracy, Broader Than
Was Dreamed
STOLE 700 CHICKENS
FOR OKLAHOMA FAIR
CulpriIs Confess to Theft Of Three Wagon
Loads Near Chickaska During
Past Month

What proved to be an organized band
Of chicken thieves has been unearthca
through the efforts Of County Attorney
Oscar Simpson and Sheriff BaiIey's Of
flee and three members are now safely
behind the bars. The third man ar
rested has confessed and is confined
In the city prison In order to keep the
men apart He is Walter Calhoun who
with his fathers family and Norman
Brunette, the first man arrested
drifted in here about a month ago.
The men have already confessed to
three loads o. stolen chickens and to
the organization Of gang OF roost
robbers which operated upon large
scale near Oklahoma City before COM
ing to Chickasha. Over $500 worth OF
fowls were stolen and sold during the
Oklahoma State Fair. the men operat-
ing, it Is said, through son-in-law OF
the elder Calhoun who has small pro-
,duce house on the edge OF town. The
chickens were brought into town, sold
to the son-in-law, it Is alleged, and he
in turn disposed of them to produce
dealers in the city
To what extent the gang has operat-
ed around Chickasha cannot yet be de-
termined by county authorities al
though County Attorney E.mpson is Of
the opinion that many wagon loads
have been lifted between here and Ce-
ment. AS an example Of the adept
ness OF the crooks one Of them told of
the following story:
On the first trip to Cement since be-
work in Grady county the trio
stopped in front Of farm house en-
route and tied up for dinner. One OF
the horses in working his head near
the end Of the wagon, lifted the rachel
which closed the coop and all Of the
stolen fowls escaped All but seven
sCCA " lActli NNit tNOf ~ ttAf 4At y NfpAf
and these seventeen they sold to the
farmer for $3.50 The party proceed
ed to Cement, sold the loot to mer-
chant there and returning by way Of
,he farm house at night stole twelve Of
the seventeen chickens which they had
sold to him the day before.
Calhoun was arrested last night by
he sheriffs froce at the home OF his
ather in the Frisco addition. 1t hap
oened in this way. At the time OF the
lrrest of Brunette near the Caddo
county line one man escaped and an
'ther man was left in bed. The man
Who escaped was Sexton, the second
prisoner, but no attention was paid to
he third one. Later the officials be-
:ame curious as to his identity and
ipon learning it detained him on sus-
'icion and he confessed to additional
letails Of the gangs operations.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
NEW SUITS FILED

The following cases have been filed
in the court clerks office: R. p. Clay
VS.. The Badger Oil company and 3.
M. Athey commission; Bruce L. Walt
hall VS.. T. A. Cook ct al. cancellation
Of deeds and mortgages and damages; ;
Wootten-Burton Sales Co., a partner
ship composed of R. K Wootten and
E. c. Burton VS.. Collins Cotton com
pany, a partnership composed of E. R.
Collins and Robert w. Henderson,
damages; j. c. Little vs.. Matte Clark
and P. C. Clark, ejectment
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
$l,l5O NEW
OTLANDCAS
STOCK SOLD
Chickasha Gas and Electric COmpanyTakes
$500 Worth and Manager Explains
Attitude Of Concern

Additional subscriptions to the cap
ital stock of the Chickasha Oil and
Gas company totaling $115O were re-
ported today The stock purchasers
were ais follows:
Chickasha Gas & Electric Co., $500.
Il. Tignor 500, 0. b. Hunter 500, Fred
Grimsley 500, Geo. Rice $25, J. A.
temple 500, ]. L. Olive $lOO, B. Z.
Day $25, c. L. Widney 800.
"Our company believe that this
is for the benefit Of Chick.
asha and wants to have a part in it,Y
said f. d. Schaffer, local manager Of
and vice president Of the Chickasha
Gas e. Electric Co., when he made his
r. +. Thweatt, president Of the tenn
porary organization, said today, "We
are very much gratified by the way
our citizens are taking hold of this
It should be understood
that we are glad to have anybody take
as much as $25 worth Of stock. We shall
drill test well il The geologist whom
we employ finds satisfactory location
in the vicinity Of Chickasha and the
land owners give us the necessary
leases. Otherwise the expenses will
be prorated among the stockholders
and that is all it will cost them"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
May Take Form Of Recommending Gov
eminent TO Actively Assist American
Owners to Arm Vessels
THREE GOVERNMENTS
SEND IDENTICAL NOTES
Denmark, Norway and Sweden Address
Central Powers Protesting Banage
Of Certain Sea Zones
BY United Press.

Dy OnllGu 1ICpos
Washington, Feb. 14.-President
Wilson is formulating the first step
to protect Americans in the prosecu-
tion of their peaceful and legitimate
errands upon the high SEAS"
This step will probably be, according
to the belief of officials who know the
presidents mind, the recommendation
that the United States government ac-
lively assist American ship owners in
arming merchantmen. 1t is believed
that this step will come shortly.
The virtual blockade of American
ports resulting from the German sub
marine decree has brought about an
Accumulation of economic embarrass-
ments which the president believes de-
mand some action Immediately. Ac-
cording to reports all railroads are
holding up shipments OF goods destin-
ed for expectation from eastern ports
The first direct word from Ambassa-
dor Gerard since February 5 reached
the state department in a confidential
message from Berne, which the de-
partment declined to make public.
The fact that Baroness Zwiedinek,
wife of the new but unaccepted Aus
trial charge de'affairs, is sailing for
home with the Bernstorff party ap-
peared significant in view of the pos
sibility Of break in relations between
Austria and the United States.
Naval guns Of various sizes are be-
ing assembled at the New York navy
yard to be used on auxiliary cruisers
and any other vessels in the event of
necessity, the navy department an
nounced today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
TOwnspeOpIs and Merchants Will Work
Roads Into Coed Condition il Chicka-
sha Will Put in CuIyerts
DELEGATES CALL
ON LOCAL MERCHANTS
Express Enthusiasm Over Ozark Trail and
Has Arranged to Send Big Repre-
sentatiOn Tonight

The following farmers and others Of
Tabler and vicinity were in Chickasha
on Tuesday:
Robert ogle, s. A. Ogle, Mr. Odom,
Charlie Pruner, w 0. Long, Sam Dor
chester and r. M. Ogle.
These men are very enthusiactic
over good roads and especially the
Ozark Trail They visited with a mum
Der of the merchants here and stated
their plans and proposition, which is
that the farmers and others in the vi
cinity of Tabler are willing to put in
their time and work the roads until
they are in first class shape, if the cit
izens of Chickasha will only have the
necessary concrete culyerts put in.
This is recognized as very fair
proposition, and shows that Tabler is
awake to the value of good roads. This
kind of citizenship is considered an
asset to any county, and should be met
half way, local roads men say.
Robert Ogle, who is one Of the lead
ers Of the movement, is very enthusi-
astice about the Ozark Trail, and he
and others from Tabler will be here to
meet Col. Harvey Mr. Ogle and sew
eral of the above named men called at
the Farm bureau office, which is the
headquarters Of the Grady County
Highway association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
CUARDSMEN
TO BIZ SENT
HOME NOW
Funston Orders Officers and Enlisted Men
Not Accountable for Public Proper
lies to Be Mustered Out
By United Press.

By United Press.
San Antonio, Tex, Feb. 14.-An or
der that IS construed to mean that all
the n guardsmen now on the
yolder will be withdrawn within a
short time was issued today by Gen.
Funston.
The order directs Officers not ac-
countable for public property and en-
listed men on leave or furlough be or
dered to report to their home epart-
ment commanders for muster out.
In addition to the $4,000 men who
are returning home, there are fifty
thousand men on the border.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
Siirs Up Trouble in Mexico and Cuba TO
Keep United States Engaged With
Questions Nearer Home
BRINGS PRESSURE
ON CARRANZA
Tries TO Force Landing Of British Troops
at TampicO and American Interven-
tiOn in Cuba
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Feb. H. German in
fluence was seen today in the Cuban
and Mexican troubles AS officials
here viewed the conditions in Mexico,
it appeared more than likely that Ger
many was stirring UP trouble there to
keep the United States engaged with
affairs nearer home.
1t is evident that German pressure
on Carranza has alreday had the effect
of forcing the British to consider the
landing Of troops at Tampico to pro
tect the oil wells.
AS for Cuba the situation may be-
come such that American interference
will be necessary but as the revolt now
stands Intervention will not be re-
quired
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
Reception Of Colonel Harvey will Be Fac
iOrin Determining Sincerity Of Chick
asha in Reaching for Place
GREAT ENTHUSIASM
ALONG THE ROUTE
M. H. Shepard Returns From Shawnee
Where Things are Done About
Right for Trail Blazer

Arrangements are all complete for
the good roads meeting at the Kozy
theater this evening, with a rousing
reception in honor Of Col w. II. Har-
vey.
Col Harvey and his party motored
from Norman to Blanchard this morn
ing and they Wit arrive in Chickasha
on the Santa Fe at 7:45 this evening.
A committee of citizens will meet the
train and escort the visitor to the place
of meeting.
The college girls and high school
students will be on hands OF the meet
ing and the Chickasha band will fur
nish music. Numerous visitors from
nearby cities and towns are expected.
1--WE want every business man in
Chickasha to be present at this meet
ing, together with ali others who can
come" said Il. c. Burton, president Of
the Grady County Highway association.
Success or failure in our efforts to
get the Ozark Trail will depend upon
how well our people turn out at this
meeting
Enthusiasm Enreute.
NJ H. Shepard county superintend.
ent of public schools, who with c. M.
Hollingsworth and Rev. L. l.. Cohen
was appointed a delegation to 60 to-
Shawnee to meet Colonel Harvey and
his party Of good roads enthusiasts, re-
turned to Chickasha a more enthusiasts
tbs booster than he had ever been.
"There are ten or twelve members
in Colonel Harvey's party" said Mr..
Shepard today. "These included the
county commissioners of Lincoln and
Pottawatomie counties and the secre-
tary Of the chamber OF commerce. of
Tulsa. which body furnished Colonel
Eraryey the car in which he is making
bis present tour. "The Rotary club at
Shawnee rendered a banquet to all Wis
Hing members at which sixty-fiye were
present and at which Colonel Harvey
and G. nj. Hollingsworth OF Chickasha
spoke, Rev. NJ. Cohen speaking at the
High school auditorium at the general
meeting
Harvey Lauds chickasha.
"ColoneI Harvey spoke very highly f
Of Chickasha and Of what we were
doing in the promotion Of good roads.
from Tecumseh which are
accompanying the Harvey party Will
come on to Chickasha.
Farmers Do Duty.
"The farmers around Shawnee are
right up on their jobs and three busi-
ness men Of Shawnee yesterday agreed
10 give s1O0 a month until thier roads
was completed to the county line.
This goes in the way Of construction
work which is still required and the
farmers will dc the rest.
81 never saw as much enthusiasm in
my life as was displayed there by men
who were getting up and doing things.
chickasha is sure of this trail now If
she win just build the road.
Mr.. Shepard came in by train rrom
last night and the other dele
Gates will come with the party this af-
Ierneon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
NEW YORK is
BROUGHT TO
CHTCKASHA
0. c. W. Expression Department Joins
in the Little Theatre Move
ment

The girls of the Expression Depart
ment under the supervision of Miss Da-
Wis, are determined to keep pace with
things metropolitan and international
and are therefore planning to follow
the lead Jf such men as Winthrop
Ames and Granville Barker and others
who have started the Little Theater
movement and whose names stand for
the best artistic and educational drama.
These men with the Irish players,
the players Of the Band Box Theater,
the Portmanteau Theater and others
are bringing the one-act play into
vogue. For two seasons the Irish play
ers under the personal supervision Of
Lady Gregory made most successful
tours OF the United States in one act
Irish plays by Lady Gregory, Synge,
eats and others. These were not only
financial and artistic success but
have been a great factor in bringing
the American public into sympathy
with Ireland and her people.
On next Friday afternoon at four
o'clock in the auditorium of the Wo-
mems College, there will be presented
the first of a series of one act plays.
The Expression Department hopes to
have such a matinee every two weeks.
The program next Friday will contain
two playlets widely differing in theme
and setting but each significant Of
certain period, country and class spirit.
The first is an Irish comedy by Lady
Gregory, "The Work-house Ward.
There are three characters: Mike Nc
Inery, Michael Miskel, inmates of a
work-house and Honor Donohue, a
widow and the sister OF Mike. The
two old men having nothing else to do,
break the monotony, as is the hahi' 4
others than themselves, es .ieh-o
over which Of them suffers the more
from his ailments. By.raking up old
quarrels Of their youth and even by
contending over their respective chanc-
es in the future life, Mike praying
THAT my ghost and my shadow will
not be knocking about with your ghost
and your shadow and the both Of us
waiting our time in purgatory"
"The Minuet,," by Louis NJ Parker,
is poetic play Of the time Of the
French Revolution. While the entire
action is in the stately measure Of the
minuet it is filled, nevertheless, with
deep emotion and one feels all the
force Of that marvellous struggle. Par
ker will be remembered for his re-
markable play, Disraeli, which George
Arliss has immortalized.
The Expression Department hopes to
make these matinees social as we'll as
educational in their influence. Souve-
Mrs of the plays will be given and the
girls hope when an audience composed
of those who like to lend their pres
ence and give their. endorsement to
such efforts bring the best, the new
est, the truest in art to the State Col
lege for Women. In order to cover
expenses and forward this movement
the department win charge the small
admission fee of fifteen cents. Come
if possible and do your part to encour-
age the girls in this worthy enter
prise" is the word from the college
The curtain will rise at four and the
performance will be over by $3.50.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
sEvEREsT SNOW STORM
OF SEASON is RECORDED
By United Press.

By United Press.
Oklahoma City. Feb. l4.-Winter
wheat, which was suffering from the
long dry spell, and oats sowing and
other seeding, threatened by lack Of
moisture in the soil, were relieved
when rain fell over the state last
night. As the temperature dropped
the rain turned into snow. Oklahoma
City was visited By one Of the most
severe snow storms Of the winter to-
day. 4n~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14
A COLD CONTEST
By United r-sss.

BY United Press.
New York. Feb. 1.-THE annual
swimming races OF the New York Ath-
letic club win take place tonight in the
clubs tank A 220-yard and a 1OO-yard
contest will be held, in addition to fan
cy high diving contests and a plunge
for distance.