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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
MANY PRAISE OFFER
OF NEW DICTIONARY
Language Guide Should Keep Apace With
Flow Oi Added Words

Distributing a new dictionary has
brought this paper many complimen-
tary remarks one subscriber who
presented coupons yesterday for half
dozen dictionaries for different en-
ployes and members Of his family said
he deemed it necessary that diction-
ary should progress with the language
just as a newspaper does. The world
moves rapidly these days, and only
the New Universities Is apaee with
todays growth Of the language.
The departments handling this great
educational offer are being kept busy
handing out the books More reserves
had to be rushed last night to fill up
the rapidly depleted stock. At this
rate the first and limited edition will
soon be exhausted
While readers are eager for the
book on account Of It's being authori.
tative and complete, its absolute new
ness appeals To thousands. II has
been many long year since an actu-
ally new dictionary was given to the
public. The New Universities Die
tionary Is new in all the word implies
new in contents, new IN type, new ii
arrangements Of helps to word study.
Particularly Is It new III making the
study Of today's English easy for young
people who are so situated that they
cannot attend schools and obtain In
dividual instruction Unaided, a
young man or woman employed may
learn the correct use Of the English
Of modern business and society il they
but follow the directions Of the great
university teachers whose articles on
STANDARD English Practical Syn
tax" (Which means: How to make
good sentencesl Punctuation" and
eEtymologyn appear, plainly written
in simple English. in this book,
Even the word "Etymology," which
looks harsh and forbidding to be-
einner, Is made simple if ore reads
the article by Clark S Northup, Phi.
d., instructor in English in Cornell
University. Professor Northup's arti.
Gle tells how to learn where our
words were found. why we adopted
them, and how we changed them to
mean what we wanted to say. That's
what Etymology is and this paper dis
tributes this dictionary because it
wants every reader 10 know all about
the language.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Senate Committee on ApprOpriaiionsTakes
Favorable Action and Bill May Come
Up for Vote Tomorrow
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS
PLAN JOINT CAUCUS
United States Senator Owen viii Explain
His Resolution to Joint Session
OfLegislature
Special u the Express.

Special to the Express.
Oklahoma Cyit, JAN 49, The sen
ate committee on appropriations voted
unanimously this morning to report
the bin appropriating 100000 for the
construction Of additional buildings
for the College for Women at chicka-
sha, with the recommendation that
the same be passed.
Senator Thomas ]. O'Neill Is the au-
thor Of the measure. 1t is expected
that the bill will go on the senate cal
endar this afternoon and it may come
up for action tomorrow
The prospects for the passing Of
this bill by the senate and the
house are considered very bright In
asmuch as the governor recommended
it in his message, 1t is certain to re-
ceive executive approval
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Commercial aud Farm Bureau Appoints
Committee to Investigate and Re-
port 10 Bureau on Matter
SITE FOR LOCATION
MAY BE DONATED
Farm Bureau Makes Suggestion that Other
Towns in County Help Meet Financial
Demands Of Bureau

That a bonafide proposition to build
an oil refinery in Chickasha with ca
pacity Of 10000 gallons per day to be
increased as business demands, is UNI
der consideration, became evident last
night at "a called meeting of the com
mercal and Farm bureau. Details
were not entered into, however, and
the matter was referred to the manu-
featuring committee for investigation
with instructions to secure further de.
tails and to report at an early date.
1t is intimated that the donation Of
site in Chickasha is one of the con-
siderations ana the men at the head
Of the movement desire report from
the committee within few days
After routine business had been dis
posed of in the called session the re-
port of County Agent Cooper was
heard ard the meeting then settled
down to the discussion and considera-
tion Of the matter of getting aid from
outside towns to help carry on the
farm bureau end of the organization
A committee consisting Of Ed JOINS,
William H. Donahue and o. Coffman
was appointed to visit these towns aad
after ascertaining the extent to which
their citizens would be willing to lend
their eo-operation to spot 70 the
Commercial and Farm bureau. The
sentiment prevailed that Chickasha, in
furnishing the motor car fof the coun-
ty agent and meeting the expenses of
it's upkeep was expending about all
the funds which were raised and very
little was being done directly in the
interest of Chickasha as a city. AS
other parts of the county receive
equally as much benefit from the work
Of the county agent it was thought but
right and just that contributions Tor
support should come in from other
towns.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
LittreII Has Nerve.


That Jess LittrelI, the bandit who
was yesterday reported to be desper-
ately wounded in the clash with Off
GERS in OBtuskee county after escap-
Ing from his human shield, had ex-
pressed an intention to reform after
spending three years in Leavenworth
prison is the declaration Of Tom Burk,
now coal and ice man for the Rock Is
land here but who was the field dep
uty United States marshal who track
ed Littrell to his lair and landed him
in prison on the charge Of disposing
Of stolen property. That was in 1904
in the days before state hood when
this country was under federal law
and ruled by federal authorities At
that time Christ Madsen, we'll known
throughout this section, was deputy
United s-tas marshal for this dis
Littrell, who had hard name
on account of his association with
Dootleggers although never actually
found to be guilty Of participating in
the traffic, stole gray mare and colt,
fine mule, and another mare from
Deputy Madsen and made his getaway.
jess was known as a dangerous char
acter, several officers having daid down
when they were confronted with his
winchester in shielding whiskey men,
So when Field Deputy Burk started
after him he did SO with caution. The
fugitive was tracked to the mountains
near Foster and captured by Burk.
On their return home an incident
occurred which caused Jess later on
to threaten to kill Burk when he was
freed from prison. Stopping for din
ner on the road to Marlow the field
deputy permitted young Littrell's faith
er to hold a secret conference with
his wayward son. At its conclusion
Jess unfolded to the officer all the de-
tails connected with the horse theft
and expressed an intention to plead
guilty Before the date set for the
hearing of his case before the United
States commissioner. Jess repented of
his action and was strongly defended
by Will Gilbert. an attorney Of Dun
can. Deputy Burk was the principal
and most dangerous witness for the
United States and it was upon Lit
trells confession to him that the lat
ter was convicted and sentenced to
three years in a federal prison.
"Tll fix you when I get out" he told
Burk.
After being released from prison
Jess after a time returned to NARROW
where his half brother. Jim Littrell,
is now a prosperous farmer and stock
man and engaged in farming Burk
met Jess on several occasions during
that period but on their first meeting
Jess repented the rash threat he had
made.
eTve reformed now and l am going
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Oscar Poe, viii Hart and Harry Hart
Meet Death in Battle in Which
0kmaIgee Chief is Hurt
LTTTRELL MUST FACE.
MURDER CHARGE
Tom Burk Of Chickasha Tells Of Capture
and Conviction Of Wounded Outlaw
and Temporary Reform
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Okmulgee, Okla, Jon 19.-Three
bandits, Oscar Poe, Win Hart and
Harry Hart, We're killed today by a
posse headed by Sheriff G. r Roach
in fight eighteen miles southwest Of
this place.
Chief of Police Bowman Of Okmul-
gee was wounded in the hand in the
course Of the battle.
The sheriff and his deputies left here
at midnight for the hiding place Of the
men. When the bandits showed re-
sistance a fusilade OF shots followed
and all three Of the men were killed.
The dead men are believed to have
been partners Of Russell Tucker and
Jess Littrell, the fugitives who were
caught in yesterdays fight in Okfus-
kee county.
Littrell is being held in the peniten-
tiary at McAlester. 1t is believed that
he will be taken back to Okfuskee
county to sace the charge Of murder.
The sheriff Of Oklahoma county Wis
tied McAlester today to identify Lit
trell and to try to get the custody Of
him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
PHILLIPS in
RACE AGAIN

Today Ben f. Phillips announces as
candidate for reelection to the of
flee of chief Of police Of Chickasha,
subject to the action OF the voters at
the Democratic primary in March.
Ben Phillips needs no introduction
to the voters, neither does he stand
in need Of words of commendation
from any one, being known to practi-
cally every man, woman and child Of
the city,
Ben Phillips is a native of Eexas,
but has been citizen of Grady coun-
ty for over seventeen years. Ten
years of that time he has lived in
Chickasha, identifying his interests
with the interests Of the city and al
ways willing to exert his influence to
best conserve the interests Of the COM
munity.
Mr. Phillips served as a patrolman
under both Chief Doss and Chief An
! derson and that during all Of such SER
vice he conducted himself in such a
manner that the approval of his supe.
rior officers and of the people was
accorded him,
The friends Of Mr. Phillips declare
that he has made the public an eff
cient head Of their police department,
bearing a reputation of being upright
as well as fearless. and is recognized
as being cool-headed and in every way
strictly good officer and good citi-
zen.
Inasmuch as he is serving his first
term and it is considered democratic
that the official Tho has proved him
self worthy should be accorded a sec
ond term, Chief Phillips asks Of the
voters the most favorable considera.
ton and will appreciate their sup
port.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
President Would Whip Tardy Congress
Into Line 10 FOrestalI Necessity
for Extra Session
LEAK INVESTIGATION
PROVES HINDRANCE
Fear Presidents Program and ApprOpria-
iiOn Bills win Be Neglected in Re-
naming Six Weeks Of Session
BY United Press.

DJ QullGu IAOns.
wa hi .oa, Jan. 10. President
Wilson is anxious to have congress
hurry up with its work AS some
senators put it, the president is final
ly applying the LASH in attempt to
forestall the necessity for an extra
session.
Administration leaders are impa-
tient with the leak investigation, it
is understood. They say it is detract-
ing from the pursuit by congress OF
the more serious business at hand"
Despite the apparent indisposition
of the lawmakers to concentrate their
efforts on the necessary appropriation
bills for keeping the government rum
ming and on the presidents program,
congress with but six weeks to go can
clean up and get away with its work,
many think
y - ieSdtueu az pAdcu-'tt
that if enough Of the presidents rec
concentrations are embodied in law 70
make a reasonable showing, he will
not call the new congress into extra
session. He will insist that the vital
elements of proposed railroad legisla-
ton be included in the finished busi-
ness of the session.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
THREE MORE OF BANDIT
GANG KILLED OFF BY POSSE
HEADED BY SHERIFF ROACH

to settle down to an honest life Of hard
work. he declared After T got to
prison and got to thinking tho matter
over I saw that you only did your
duty in sending me up and that you
We're not TO blame
Jess Littrell is a brave man and
a good shot" said Mr.. Burk this morn
ing. land hard man to handle when
he means business. I never knew of
him engaging in the bootlegging traf-
fic bat he was friend Of many who
did. He is man Of almost mlimit-
ed nerve"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Highway Association is Organized and
Preparations Made for Staging
Campaign Next Week
VOLUNTEERS RESPOND
PROMPTLY TO CALL
Teams and Workers Pledged; Captains
for South End Selected; Chickasha
Gets Ready, Too

Ninnekah is lined UP for the roac
building bee on January "a and has
a full grown road organization to boot
At a meeting held there last night the
Ninnekah Highway association was
launched with officers as follows
President, Or. Gerard; vice president
r. A. Thompson; secretary Frank Ca
blerj treasurer, q M Lents member
ship committee, M. !. Stokes, Prof
Isles and Ed Thornton.
G. Nj. Hollingsworth, John 7. Ows
ley and a representative Of the Ex
press attended the meeting which was
called to order by County Commission
er r. A. Thompson. Mr.. Owsley was
made temporary chairman, opening the
proceedings with rousing good roads
talk in the course Of which he declar-
ed that Chickasha was ready to join
hands with Ninnekah in the improve
ment on the road between here and
that place
Frank Cabler and Mr.. Thompson
spoke the sentiments of the Ninnekah
people and. then Mr. Hollingsw worth
told about the building Of the Chicka-
sha-Cement road, suggesting the organ
ization Of a permanent association at
Ninnekah. After the organization Vas
effected the preliminary part Of the
program for improving the Chickasha-
Ninnekah road was taken up. Volun-
teers were called for and practically
every man present responded, pledg-
ing d team or single hand. Teams
were pledged as follows: Ed Thorn
ton, two; 7 g. Windle, Dr. Gerard,
Ninnekah Drug Co, J. A. Weatherly,
>T. D. Holder, James Wood, Doc Ander.
son two, G. M. Lents two, Y. B. Blank
enship two. Joe Anderson, James Sive-
ly Sam Hunnicutt, Harry Anderson,
Roy Windle, w. ]. Hoover, Fred Stew
ems, J. o. Bray, w. w. Stokes, ]. g.
Manley. Single hands, M. l. Stokes,
c. c. Robinson and Frank Caber. /.
A committee was appointed to so
licit additional volunteers and money,
consisting Of r. A. Thompson, r. G.
Windle and Joe Anderson.
Captains for the first four miles Of
road starting from Ninnekah were Sc
lected as follows Press Tennison
g. c. Robinson, 7. G. Windle and Mr..
Bush. A Chickasha captain viii also
be appointed for each mile The
Chickasha forces will work the north
end of the road while Ninnekah is
working the south end
It was agreed that the two stretches
of sand on the southern section Of the
road presented a perplexing problem
A committee was appointed to inves
tigate and report on the best plan Of
procedure before this work is started
For this purpose the president named
the following: Ed Thornton, Jiu
sively. Press Tennison and c. c. Rob
inaon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Owen to Defend Bill.
BY United Press.

Oklahoma City Jan. 19-united
States Senator owen was to appear
before the joint session Of the legisla-
ture this afternoon to explain his res
olution in congress attacking the fed
eral courts.
The final vote on the free textbook
bill which is before the house IS sche-
duled to be taken as soon as Owen
concludes his address.
Democratic leaders are planning a
joint caucus to frame program Of
action Of the poll tax matter, preferen-
tial primary, grandfather clause and
suffrage measures.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Warship Stands Idly by While Moving
Pictures are Taken Of Destruction
Of Various Ships
RUSSIANS CAPTURE
$4,000 GERMANS
Nie Americans Said to Have Been In
yOIved in Activities Of German Raider
in South Atlantic
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Buenos Aires, Jam 19.-The German
raider that has been praying on allied
commerce in the south Atlantic for
some time Is still at large
Allied warships are concentrating
to sweep from the seas the most seri-
Gus menace to allied shipping since the
war began. Amazement at the aituat-
ity Of the raider grows with the re-
ceipt OF additional reports.
From the log Of the British steamer
Radnorshire one Of the victims OF the
raider, it was learned that the Ger
mans calmly took moving pictures Of
the destruction Of various ships.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
LEE REGRETS
STRIKES ARE
CALLED OFF
Head Of Brotherhood OfRaiIway Trainmen
is Sorry AdamsOn Law Was Passed
and Longs for LOckOuis
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Jan. 19.-Regret that
the railroad brotherhoods rescinded
their strike order last fall, which ac'
tion resulted in the passage Of the Ad-
amson law, was expressed today BY
w. G. Lee, president Of the Brother
hood Of Railway Trainmen.
Lee protested TO the house inter
state commerce committee against the
passage Of legislation designed to pre-
sent strikes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Two Gambling Houses Raided and Para
phernalia Seized But No Attendants
are Found
VAC GETS WORSTED '''.>.'
IN TRIAL BY JURY
Negro Assessed $4i.5O and After Vain
Search for Coin Grows Defiant
and Goes to Jail

County authorities are making their
word good in going after vice in all
forms Not only has Two street been
relieved Of the presence OF its usual
number CT loafers but the sheriff's Of
flee has begun to make inroads on
gambling houses conducted in Chick
asha. This morning these repose in
the outer Warehouse Of the county
jail roulette, crap and poker tables
and their accompanying chips which
was the net result OF two raids made
by the sheriff's force. One Of these
dens was located under the Early pool
hall but until the owner calls to claim
his property the name will be With
held from the public, in the absence Of
the issuance Of a warrant. The other
was in Chickasha avenue and the par
aphernalia likewise awaits a claimant
who is not likely to appear.
With the inmates Of the county Jail
who have plenty Of spare time on
their hands it is case of $50 near
and yet so far" and several Of them
would not be ayerse today to taking a
half dozen steps across the alley for
the purpose Of rigging up a quiet crap
game within the confines Of the Dry.
den hotel.
Owing to the fact that there were
no attendants in charge no arrests
were made by the officers. The tables
however, were said to have been
ready for use.
Black vag Soaked.
The first trial Of vags by jury in the
justice court resulted in the convic-
tion Of Bert Wilson, negro, who was
assessed $40 and costs by white jury
He was defended by Robert Fortune
a negro lawyer, and who had summon
ed number Of witnesses to show that
Bert was an industrious negro, but the
jury was not convinced and fines and
cost total s4152.
Bert was given until 5 O'clock yes
terday afternoon to raise the money.
He was apparently unsuccessful for he
returned at the appointed time in high
dudgeon. proclaiming his intention to
elav II aut in iaiIp
mo, | amt guilty and l amt goin'
to pay no fine" he declared Il go
ter Jail and lay it out" He was ac-
corded that privilege by Judge Moore.
o. B. Lotion, another negro who had
deposited $50 as a cash bond for his
appearance, was, on motion Of the
county attorney, permitted to take
down $40 OF that amount and his case
was continued during good behavior.
The case against Raymond Rich
mond another negro. was dismissed
on motion Of the county attorney
Another suspected gambling hall
was raided this morning but nothing
in the way Of gambling devices were
found.
IN all the places which have been
raided thus far the paraphernalia was
all stacked up, the authorities being
convinced that no infractions Of the
law had been committed since Jan
uary l.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
WILL RESIDE ON FARM

MIR. and Mrs. r. 3. Hall and daugh-
ter Of Spirit Lake, Iowa, arrived in
Chickasha yesterday. They will make
their home here III the future, on their
farm four miles east Of Chickasha.
Mr.. Hall was formerly a resident OF
Chickasha, and says that this country
looks very good to him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
PAY HOMAGE
TO WORTHY
NAVALH HERO
By United Press.

Washington, Jan. 19-While hoarse-
throated guns from coast to coast boom
salute, the body Of Admiral George
Dewey, late ranking officer of the ma
vies Of the world, will leave the cap
itol at noon tomorrow on its last trip
to its final resting place in Arlington
cemetery.
President Wilson. his cabinet and
the entire diplomatic corps. together
with justices Of the supreme court,
members Of congress. army and navy
officers will attend the funeral.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
RECKLESS DARING OF NEW
GERMAN RAIDERS AMAZES
SOUTH ATLANTIC TRADE
NEW suIrs FILED

The following suits have been re
comfy filed in the court clerks office
Jack Bingham VS.. Amy Bingham, di-
vorce; j. p Wolverton VS.. Hazel Mary
Standifer, debt; Dora Hyatt VS.,
Charles Hyatt. divorce; Sarah D. Ly-
'ons vs. j. T. Lyons, divorce
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Wilson says Speed Up.

BY United Press.
Washington, Jan. 19-For the sec
ond time in two days President Wilson
this morning made sudden visit to
the capitol, presumably to discuss leg
islation
For two hours the president urged
the senate steering committee to
speed up and thus avoid an extra ses-
sion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
MUST FACE BAD CHECK CHARGE

In charge of a deputy sheriff, Frank
Fillmore, a local Indian boy, left yes
terday afternoon for Oklahoma City
where he will answer to the charge Of
passing a IS forged check on a bust
ness establishment in that city
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Rpss Report captures.

BY United Press.
Petrograd jan 1eFour hundred
and twenty thousand German soldiers
and S770 officers were captured by
the Russians during the past year, ac.
cording to the Service Jourual issued
here today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
LIcENsEn 10 WED

Sammy Whybark, n, Rush Springs,
and Gertie Bruner, IS, Rush Springs,
who were married at Marlow by Rev,
J. r. Ball.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
8y United rrass.

~ IIIt8u FF5H6.
Washington, Jan Is-Nine Aneri.
GAYS were involved III the activities OF
the German raider ia the south Allan
tic, according to a dispatch to the state
department from Consul Stewart at
Pernambuco.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
PROPOSITION UNDER WAY
FOR OIL REFINERY HERE
OF 10000 BBL. CAPACITY
PLAY BASKET BALL

The j H. S. boys basket ball team
went to Rush Springs today and will
play the R. H. S. boys at that place to-
night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19

tcontinued on Page Two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-21
PURPLE BLANKS PURDUE
Northwestern University Beats Boil
ermakers 3 TO q.

LAFAYETTE. Ind. April Ell
Northwestern university BANKED
Purdue. TO 0. Friday afternoon
in the first conference baseball
game of the local season. The con-
test was halted twice on account Of
showers and was finally finished on
the freshman diamond. In the sec
ond inning Driscol got a three-base
hit and scored on POyer's single.
The latter tailed on hits by Norman
and Crissman. IN the ninth inning
Driscol drOte a home run over the
Stuart field fence. Purdue filled the
bases in the third ipning. with one
man out, bat Barnaby was tagged
at the plate and Kaufman caught
mapping OF first. II was the only
time the Boilermakers threatened.
Score.
Northwestern .020 600 0Ol-3 : !
Purdue .... 600 600 600 5 o
Crissnan and Koehler; kaufman
and Roberts.