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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
GREATER ENTHUSIASM in
NAVY RECRUITING CIRCLES


J. A. White Of the local navy sta
ton, returned this morning from Man
gum, where he spent yesterday exam
lining applicants Of which over fifty ap-
piled either for admittance or for in
formation concerning requirements.
Sixteen Of this number were enlisted
and sent to Oklahoma City for their
assignments.
The recruiting officer states that
much patriotic enthusiasm is being
manifested in that vicinity At one
little town near Mangum he reports
that the citizens are drilling under
any one who has any knowledge OF the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
LOCAL STOCKS OF FLAGS
BEING RAPIDLY DEPLETED

In spite Of the high winds which
have torn some OF the smaller flags
from their fastenings, and which de,
tered merchants from displaying
their colors until the wind Is some
what allayed, Chickasha avenue pre-
sents brilliant appearance with BAN
ners flying and red white and blue the
predominating color scheme in outside
decorations. Many citizens have re-
sponded to the call for this method of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
Federal Trade Commission viii Fix Price
Of FOOdstufs and War Supplies Un-
der National Defense Council
ALL WIRELESS PLANTS
ARE TAKEN OVER
London Announces Sixty-Nine Battles
With Submarines Which Show
Signs Of Weakness
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, April THE exten-
sion Of credit to the allies to the
amount of one billion dollars and pos
sibiy five billions is to be the first step
in actual war with Germany, The nlesi'
dent viii suggest to congress, it was
learned today
The navy department announced to-
day that all wireless stations had been
taken over by the government.
The property taken over includes
fifty-six commercial plants. All anna
teur plants will be dismantled.
The federal trade commission has
offered its service to the national do-
fense council
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
To Proclaim Neutrality.


sy United Press
Bueons Aires, April with the ex-
ception of Brazil and Bolivia, the South
American republics are reported to be
preparing to issue neutrality procla-
nations in regard to the war between
Germany and the United States. Con-
ferences on the subject are being held
in all the CAPITALS today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
Loan Of Billion Dollars
toBe FjrstS Step in Actual
War Z AIKEN by Congress
LOCAL ARMY RESERVISTS
MUST REPORT ON SUNDAY
. y = = J. y 4 + = . y . =
WEATHER ELSEWHERE.

= Western Union reports re-
T. ceived at 8 a. m, today: 4
i North Texas, generally
y cloudy; temperature 3d.
sr Central Texas, clear to
+ cloudy; temperature 63; Corsi !
, cana clear, 81; Austin cloudy, :
= 56; Temple part cloudy. 6s.
= East Texas, generally cloudy;
:. temperature 6s. !
= Gulf Coast, clear tempera- 4
j. ture So !
+ West Texas, clear TO part i
j. cloudy temperatuer 55
+ Arkansas, generally clear, :
; temperature so; Little Rock, >
= part cloudy. So
= Louisiana generally clear; 4
+ temperature 6S; Monroe part I
). cloudy, 81,
\ Oklahoma, generally cloudy, !
y temperature ST.
. . . , . . . = = : = > =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07

patriotic demonstration and have flown
large and small flags from their homes.
The number, however, promises to be
materially increased on the first pleas.
ant day
The demand for flags has been great
and some of the stocks have been ex-
hausted Miniature flags are also free
~ in evidence, continuous reminders
Of a state Of war which calls upon all
citizens to be not only loyal but law
abiding in the hour of national stress.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07

5y United Press.
I'll Paso, Tex April THE camp
field ambulance at Fort Bliss was de-
stroyed today by fire, believed to have
been of incendiary origin.
Telephone communication was badly
crippled Many long distance wires
were cut last night. The sentries fired
on two men who were tampering with
wires but both escaped.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07

BY United P-sss.
London, April Austria Hungary
has apparently broken relations with
the United States Ambassador Tar
nowsky at Washington has been in
structed to demand passports. accord
ing to reports from The Hague and
Paris.
American Ambassador Penfield &C
Vienna is reported TO have been given
passports and the Netherlands will
represent America in Austria.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
Cruiser is blown Up.
BY United Press.

by Onlteu GreSS.
Washington, April THE German
informed cruiser cormorant was blown
UP by her crew in Guam harbor, the
navy department announced this morn
ing.
The vessel was destroyed as U. s.
marines We're ready to seize it. Two
German officers and five men were
killed while thirty-two officers and 32l
men were made prisoners.
Editors Note. Guam is the only
one Of the Ladrone or Mariana group
Of fifteen islands that il owned BY the
United States, the others being Ger
man possessions. The Ladrones are in
the China sea opposite the entrance to
the Canton river)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
Many Battles with Submarines.

MANY Battles With Submarines.
BY United Press.
London, April 7.-Sixty-nine battles
with German submarines have been
fought since February /, the minister
Of blockade announced today It is de-
clared that the submarines show signs
Of weakness and that the Germans can
not win on land.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
Okla. city Man Arrested.

BY United Press.
Oklahoma City, April Mike
Thompson, whose father is German,
was arrested here today. Wilson is
a nut-head-this country is not run
to suit me at all, he said.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
0. C. W. STUDENTS TO
GIVE RECITAL MONDAY

The o. C. w. student recital which
was scheduled for March 20, but was
postponed on account Of the death Of
President Austin's mother. will be CIV
en- Monday. April 9. This is a com
plmentary recital and the public is in
yited.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
cHIcKAsHA MAN pEAp

Edward Coady. architect in charge Of
the construction Of the first brick
school buildings erected in Chickasha,
died Thursday at his home in Oklaho-
ma City. aged 54 years. Death was
due to heart disease. The deceased is
survived by a widow. Mr. Coady lived
in Chickasha for several years and had
many riends here
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
Charged With melting Negroes.
BY United Press.

Jacksonville, Fla, April Karl
Fink was arrested for alleged activity
in melting negroes to rebellion. Rob-
ert Hicks, negro, admitted that Ger
man agents held meetings among the
blacks.
They we're told that il America won
the war the negroes would be returned
to slavery and if the Germans won they
would have equal right and intermar-
rlage with whites would be permitted
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
Camp Field Ambulance al Fort Bliss De-
strOyed by Fire and Communication
Crippled
CIVILIAN TRAINING
CAMPS ABOLISHED
German Ex-cOnsul Sunenders to Officers
and Another German Arrested for Incit-
ing Southern Negroes TO Rebellion
BY United Press.

Denver, Colo, April Karl Burke
and Charles Nelson, both Germans,
we're arrested here today charged with
a wholesale dynamite plot.
1t is alleged that the two planned to
blow up the homes of the governor ad-
jutant general and chief of police and
three school buildings.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
No Break Reported.

BY Unite1 Press.
Washington, April THE Austrian
embassy has not been notified of any
break in relations with this country.
The state department announced that
it knew nothing of the reported break.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07

manual Of arms. The state Of Okla
homa must enlist 800 men for the navy
by April 20. To date only fifty-two
have been enlisted
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
civilian Camps Abolished.

BY United Press.
Washington, April THE war de-
partment announced today that all ci-
william training camps for training sol
diers were abolished They will be re-
placed with reserve officers training
camps, established for each sectional
department of the army.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
pepartment Of AeronautIcs.

By United Press.
Washington, April IA bill was in
troduced in the house today creating
department of aeronautics with sec
re.ary in the cabinet
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
Communicate WIth MsxIeo.

BY United Press.
Washington, April THE reopen
ing Of communication between Mexico
and Washington reveals no fighting in
the Mexican capital, the state depart
ment announced today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
German Commerce Raider Seen OF Nan.
iuckeI and U. S. Navy Alert For
Any Hostile Movement
PHILADELPHIA PORT
CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
German Officers and Men Sacrifice Their
Lives When They Blow Up Cruiser
on Sight Of Marines
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, April THE navy dc.
partment has learned Of strange
craft believed to be German com
merce raider, off Nantucket.
Officials here believe Germany will
attempt to stage something spectacu-
lar within few days The navy is
watching for developments.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
Former Consul to Surrender
By United Press.

By United Prcss.
San Francisco, April Franz Bopp,
former German counsel here, telephon-
ed to government officials today that
he will surrender tonight He stated
that he had just been informed that he
was wanted
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07
IncendIarles at Work.

BY United Press.
New York, April Six incendiary
fires destroyed the grandstand and
betting buildings at Belmont race park
early today The loss IS estimated at
$250000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-07

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Milford chronicle., 1917-01-26
WARWICK

Mrs. Edward Belts and son of Mill
vile were the week end guests of Mr..
and Mrs. W. T. Mcgee.
MIR. and Mrs. Tony Barber of
Dagsboro spent Saturday and Sunday
with Kendall Warrington and family
Mrs. L. r. Lingo. who has been
seriously i'll, is much improved at
this writing.
Mrs. John Mitchell visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Hudson on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs James Brittingham
of Stockley called on friends in War
wick on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Cordrey and
Leroy Moore are confined to their
home on account of illness.
Miss Edith Barto, who has been
quite ill., is able to be out again.
Ira Belts and Miss Miranda Johnson
visited his sister, Mrs. George Adkins,
Sunday.
Several of the young men took great
delight in serenading Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Hudson on Friday night at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Rust.
A. L. West has removed his family
to MillsborO.
There will be Sunday School at
Central Church next Sunday at 10
a. m. The superintendent will great
ly appreciate a larger attendance If
the weather permits.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-26
MILLVILLE.

A very interesting helpful prayer
meeting was held at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Hopkins on
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Townsend
made a short trip to Dover and Wyo-
ming last week.
Mrs. Ulysses West of Philadelphia
has been visiting relatives near town.
Mr. and Mrs W. r. Ringler Wis
tied Georgetown on Monday
Ralph c. Steele and son Charles
are visiting friends in Dover and in
Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Wilgus Of
Cape Charles, Va, spent Thursday
with Mr.. and Mrs. George Townsend.
Mrs. Josephine Hickman and son
Ulysses, returned on Saturday night
from Philadelphia. after spending sew
eral weeks with her children there.
Miss Edith Lekites is very i'll at the
home of her uncle, Charles B. Mcgee.
Mr. and Mrs. S. +. Evans, Mrs.
C.. F. Freed and son spent Tuesday
with T. r. Steele and daughter
Mrs. Daniel Powell returned from
New York on Sunday.
The Sewing Circle was entertained
by Mrs. Lee on Monday afternoon.
The Parent Teacher Association
will meet at the school house on We'd
nesday evening, Jan 81. A full at
tendance is desired
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-26
BLANCHARD's STATION.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Jones, oi
Greenwood are visiting relatives and
friends at Wilmington and Philadel-
phia.
Frank Satterfeld has accepted po-
sition in the telephone Office at Green
wood.
William Young. who has been suf-
fering with the rheumatism, is little
improved at this writing.
Miss Olivia Outten has returned to
her home after visiting relatives and
friends at Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Cahall and
son Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Wrotten were Milford visitors We'd
nesday last.
Miss Nora Passwaters has returned
to her home at Glendale after spend
ing a week at the home Of her sister
Mrs Thomas Wiley.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-26
MASTEN'S

Messrs. James Morgan and Edward
Bowen, of Andrewville, made a busi-
ness trip here on Monday While here
Mr.. Bowen was the guest of John
Minner.
Clifford Morris of Andrewville and
Harry Minner, of near Vernon, were
visitors at the home of Mrs. Lydia
Morris on Monday.
Elizabeth Morris spent the week
end in Harrington as the guest of her
brother, Clarence S. Morris. Mrs.
Morris is in Philadelphia for treat
ment.
The examinations are being held in
Harrington High School and Miss
Violet Ottwell a member of the 18th
grade was exempt in all of her studies
and has a weeks vacation. Many
others have part of the week in
which to prepare for next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Masten en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Lynch of Harrington on Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-26
SHAWNEE.

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Howe and Mr.
ana Mrs. H. R. Lemex attended the
Fomona Grange that was held in
Dover last week.
Ar. and Mrs. J. r. Purnell were
visitors from Bowers Tuesday of last
week.
MIR. and Mrs. Clinton Stayton are
rejoicing over the birth of fine son
that has come to gladden. their home
7 II Abbott was a Dover visitor
on Thursday of last week.
Mrs. William Jefferson and daugh-
ter Miss Maggie visited in Shawnee
last Friday.
Church News: Sunday School at
, p. m. Christian Endeavor meeting
at 7:30; topic. Fruits of the Christian
Endeavor Tree. This is Christian
Endeavor Day. The Lookout Com
mittee will lead and has prepared
very interesting program. Every
body cordially invited. All members
are especially requested to be present
at this meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-26
STOCKLEY.

Parent Teacher Association Organized
On Friday night of last week there
was a meeting of those interested in
schools and other affairs of a public
nature, and at that time a Parent
Teachers Association was organized. =.
NJ. Belts was made the president
and T. e. Wilson vice president.
John Bunting was chosen as secretary
More than forty persons were present.
Superintendent z. j. Hardesty made
strong appeal to the people for in
terest in the public schools, but spoke
mostly upon the subject of the Tax
System p" Another meeting will be
held in February and another in
March. at which time Superintendent
Hardesty and others will speak upon
that and other subjects. One of the
main questions for tn people Of the
district to accept as a fact, is the ne
cessity of building a new school
building, or remodelling and enlarg-
ing the present structure. The coun-
ty agricultural agent will speak at one
or both of these proposed meetings.
Teacher Having a Fine Time.
It is not often that a teacher in the
rural public school wins the love and
respect OF all the children, but the
teacher in the Stockley public school
seems to have accomplished this and
as a result a round Of social home
entertainments have been prevalent
for a week or more past. These af-
fairs are timed for two each week.
Last week on Tuesday he was the
guest of little Miss Myrtle Joseph and
on Thursday evening Master Lester
Bookwalter was his guest at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs. John Subbs. This
Tuesday evening Master Mack Marvel
was the host at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Marvel. This Thursday
evening Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Smith
were the hosts for their daughter,
Miss Edna Smith.
Mrs. john B. Parker is very iii with
the grippe, and was visited by motor
party from Glendale last Sunday.
Miss Nell Stoeckel from Georgetown
has been visiting Mrs. R. G.. Stoeck-
ell this week.
VIM. L. Daisey has purchased an
this is starter for this
place.
Mrs. Delbert Short has returned to
after a visit with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. s.. J. Baker.
J. Eddie Goslee has been a victim |
IF an illness for several days and he
taking a vacation, and |
make a trip to the National Capitol; /
t will do him good
Mr.. and Mrs. William Davidson en-
ertained friends from Lincoln last
Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-26
an AGED COUPLE
Tell How They Regained Strength
and Vigor

Steubcnville, Ohio.-"My husband
is 40 years old and l am IS years Of, age
and we owe our good health to VinOl,
the greatest strength creator and
medicine there is. When either one
of us get into a weakened, rundown
condition, Vinol has never failed to
build us up and restore strength. We
have often said we would not be
living now were it not for Vinol." "
MARY A. Len
We guarantee Vinol to create
strength for feeble old people.
Z. II. BRATrEN, Druggist, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-26
Samuel J. Wilson & Son.
FUNERAL Directors and Embalmers.

We have added to our funeral eouip-
ment new Motor Funeral Car, for
which we make no extra charge, We
have still retained our Black and White
horse drawn hearse, which therefore
places us in a position to furnish either.
horse drawn or motor hearses.
We are the best equipped and carry
the largest stock Of funeral supplies
south of Wilmington
Call phone, office No. 90, residence No
20. Phone service day and night. In
calling after 10 p. m. call No 29. An
calls promptly answered. No extra
charge for distance, use of hearses or
wife's services.
We also carry a large and complete
assortment of Furniture, Carriages, Run
abOuts, Farm Wagons, Rack Wagons and
Farming Implements.
MILTON, DELAWARE.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-17

from Soissons and Rheims. The Ger mans were attacked from both sides and in the center. Their artillery checked the advance of the German supports who came into battle de- spite the enormous losses sustained and checked the great French on rush.
 The victorious French arms are still engaged m this awful. struggle and are reported to be gaining ground despite the strong achievements which the Germans have received.
 Onicial dispatches here state that the German losses al'r over one hnu- dred thousand killed whilst the mum ber of prisoners are not given. Hour lN reports are expected and d strong counter offensive is looked for through It would seem in the face of these enormous losses the Germans would hsitato and endeaVor to reform theb line.
 This drive Was made in conjunction with drive of the British in the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-17

In response to a telegram received here from the governor of Alaska the citizens of Nome have called a meeting for 8 o'clock tonight at the A. B. hall. Patriotism is the call of this meeting and matters of vital in- terest to the country will be dis cussed.
 Every othe~ town in the territory of Alaska has displayed the true spirit of the American by openly dem onstratine their undivided and loyal Support of the president and congress in the stand which they have taken in matter of declaring war with Germany.
 Many prominent citi1e ,i will speak at this meeting. Musical numbers are included in the program and fifty Of the cahcol children will sing natora II sirs.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-17
MERCHANT MARINE IS
 INSTRUCTED BY
 THE OFFICIALS

Further instructions have been is sued that captains of ships be directed never to pursue any one course longer than ten minutes but to ziz-zag and swerve from course as often as they caa until they get into the high seas
 The pilots who are put on board by the navy officials will direct the movements of ships in the danger zone alone vii. have the true chart show ing the lanes to be travelled on to the harbor approaches Fast motor boats will be placed in attendance on ships and when clear of the three mile limit the pilot will return to port.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-17
GERMAN U BOAT ATTEMPTS TO
 TORPEDO US. DESTROYER SMITH
International News Service.

International News Service. BOSTON, April 17.-Whilst pro- ceeding under easy steam about for ty miles off Long Island the United States torpedo destroyer Smith sight ed a German submarine which came to the surface and discharged a tor pedo which missed the destroyer by thirty yards. The German boat i'm modiatelv submerged and was not seen after.
 The destroyer's flash was caught by the scout cruiser Chester who pro ceeded to the point where the sub marine was last seen and is stil, in quest of the U boat.
 Several destroyers have been order ed out in pursuit of the daring Ger man submarine which IS considered to be one of many specially construct ed for long trips.
 The happening occurred in the main steamer lane outside of which mine fields are now in position. The work of mine layers has been under way m all harbors on the Atlantic coast and steamers are compelled to follow care
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-17
International News Service.

CHICAGO, April 17-May wheat closed thirteen cents below yesterdays high mark The shorts have combin- ed their forces. and realizing that destruction threatens if the upward movement is allowed to continue, they are throwing all their resources into pounding down the price.
 They are sacrificing their other se- curities in raising sufficient cash to carry out their plan. And say that they believe that at last they have the situation we'll in hand and that they vii, hammer the price down to q normal level.
 On the other hand the longs, claim ing that there cannot possibly be enough wheat to make deliveries. say that 1t will cross $2.75 per bushel. as those who went short. must at the last minute pay the price demanded or go to the wall.
 Never since civil war days has there been anything approaching the scenes in the pit Monday and today. Patton and Frazier and the Armour interests
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-17

Hear ycl Hear ye! Dogmen! This is the last and best call of the season. Council seiijs greetings to all Cam oogaIites snd .bat most novel of dog events will take place in the early part of the coming week. At the Kennel Club meeting tomorrow night the matter will be talked over and handicap committee will be appoint ed. A compass and chart will be given to al lentrants this year so there will be no excuse for getting lost.