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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
CHICKASHA
WILL SPEND
SANE FOURTH

With America engaged in the worst
war in history and a due respect for
the boys in khaki who are already at
the front and the hundreds of thous-
ands who will be facing the terrible
instruments of war which have deci-
mated the ranks of the fighting men
Of France, it was deemed fitting and
proper by number of citizens who
have considered the matter that this
be made indeed sane and quiet
Fourth This sentiment has grown un-
til it is generally desired that all noisy
demonstration and useless spread
eagleism be eliminated and the day de-
voted rather to a solemn consideration
Of actual war conditions.
Costs Too Much.
With desire to cut down the need.
less expenditures involved in celebrat-
ing July in the insane" way and
guided by desire to save money for
the merchants Of the city, the Mer-
chants association of Chickasha has
decided that no cannonading demon
stration or other form of time and
money wasting celebration will be put
on on Declaration Day under the us
ual direction
"All Chickasha merchants have gone
their limit toward buying Liberty
Bonds and supporting the Red Cross, +"
said Ed Bitsche yesterday afternoon,
and we as a merchants association
can see no good to be derived by going
to a great expense as we have done in
the past to provide costly amusement
which will do the town positively no
good"
Patriotic Parade.
A patriotic parade for stimulating
enlistment in the army has been sug.
gested and due to the fact that little
time would be required to arrange for
something Of the kind. this form Of
celebration may be adopted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
Interesting Letter From Recruit S Stand
point Written by Former
Chickasaa Boy

Joe T. Dickerson, Jr.. son Of Judge
Dickerson, former United States judge
here, writes to the Express from Fort
Leavenworth as follows;
"My experiences have been in no
way different from those of the aver
ae volunteer since the declaration Of
war and the story OF any one Of these
boys would show the people that a
thing which they considered impossi-
Bile six months ago can be done and
also how it is done; namely, the turn
ing of our great and peace loving coun-
try into one big military camp. Nor do
/ think / am exaggerating when / say
that our country is now or at least
soon will be one big military camp.
OF course we can none Of us predict
how much is necessary nor what part
of this army will see active service
but in my opinion we cannot get too
many men in the army because these
men are not only aiding their country
at this immediate time by adding toI
her fighting strength but they are also
aiding themselves and their country
as a result of the physical and mental
development which every man gets in
the army The majority of the boys
enlisted now will be from so per cent
to 100 per cent better men when they
leave the army than they would have
been otherwise. In my opinion Ger
many's "Militarism" did as much for
the development of the race as it did
foi national development.
Three months ago ! was attending
the law school Of the University Of
Oklahoma, at Norman, at that time
had never thought of enlisting. II
looked like war all right but we had
gotten used to that, and then there
was some talk Of putting military train
ing into the school And | imagine
that very few of the boys considered
enlisring before war was declared
Then during the Easter holidays came
the official declaration of war and a
statement from the president that the
army and navy should be recruited to
full war strength. Here was a chance
for the volunteers and although there
we're many aswers l believe those or
ganizations are not yet recruited to
their full strength. Of course their
strength is insured since the admin
istration has chosen the selective sys-
tenn | enlisted in Oklahoma City on
Sunday morning. April %. in the sig
nal corps of the regular army and left
home the next morning at o'clock for
Fort Logan Colorado / will not at
tempt to describe the leaving home
for there the lines run together. That
trip and the stay in the Rockies we're
worth something to any man who had
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
RECRUIT FOR NAVY

Although recruiting has fallen off
some in the last few weeks there is
still a gradual enrolment for service
which continues. At the naval recruit
ing station yesterday, r. l.. Powers,
whose home is in Wise, Virginia, sign
ed up for the examinations. Powers
was visiting at Hobart when he decid-
ed join the navy and would not wait
to return home to fulfill his duty. He
was taken to Oklahoma City Tuesday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
GRADY COUNTY'S EXEMPTION
BOARD NOT YET COMPLETE

prevented his giving time to that work
Since this post hiss been vacated
man to fill the bill has been sought
but in vain. Jonas Cook could not ac-
cept the position, he obiecting on the
grounds Of having a son whom he must
consider for exemption if a member
of the board The counties which are
now awaiting exemption boards will
probably be supplied in a day or two,
however. so that a statewide start can
be made toward drafting new nation
al army into service. The name Of
the new board member for the Grady
north division will be announced in a
few days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
YOUTHS Who JOIN ARMY
IMPROVE FIFTY PERCENT
never been there before.

never been there before.
Clothes Don't Make the Soldier.
Fort Logan is only a recruit depot
and the average stay there is from
four to eight days. There the uni
forms are issued and the men are
taught the position of soldier and
the school of the soldier" which in
cludes the different facings and posi-
tions. There are many such recruit
depots over the United States, and
every soldier will remember that place
as the place where he got his first
taste of army grub" and where he
first saluted an officer Both of these
are experiences which all recruits will
remember These recruit depots han
Continued on Page Two.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
TUTTLE BRANCH OF
REUNION COMMITTEE

The Tuttle branch Of the reunion
commissary committee is composed Of
G. A. Hosey, chairman, I. r. Powell
j. B. Appleby, J. L. Cook, Thomas
Waldon and Mr. Wood
This branch Of the committee will
solicit food supplies either cooked or
raw for the reunion tables and deliver
them to Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Elder and
w A. Hopkins at the Oklahoma Col
lege for Women not before July 10 nor
later than July II.
} D. Vance, Commander
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27

The immunity boards for five Okla
homa counties have mot vet been con
firmed. Grady county has been in
cluded among the number of uncer-
tain districts, the officials of which
have not been finally determined
Although the two Grady county ex-
emption boards were appointed over
week ago, some OF those named object
to serving on these committees. The
board for the northern part Of the
county in particular is undecided, some
Of those suggested refusing to serve.
Ross Cox. who was originally appoint
ed. could not be a member Of the board
due to the fact that his office duties
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27

BY United Press
With the British Afiold, June FL
Field Marshal Haig is playing clever
game in gigantic war tactics and has
Marshal Won Hindenburg guessing.
Marshal Haig. instead Of launching o
big offensive. continues hitting at all
parts OF the German lines. tearing it
piece by piece.
All military experts agree that if
the allies can deliver the punch now
the Germans will lose Lens.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
PRESIDENT OUTLINESLECAL
REASONS FOR EXEMPTIONS
FROM DRAFT FOR ARMY

Men who are employed in essential
position in war industries.
Those Of certain religious beliefs.
Men with wives or relatives wholly
dependent upon them for support.
The regulations cover fifty pages
and will be made public at date to
be fived later. 1t will probably be Civ
on to the press tomorrow or Friday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
English Lines frightened About French
Coal center Which WILDE Destroyed
Before Evacuation
HAIG is PLAYING
CLEVER GAME
Instead Of Launching Biz Offensive He
Keeps Hindenhurg Guessing; French
Victory Complete
sy United rrsss.

BY United rrese.
London, June 27.--The Germau
troops are steadily falling back into
Lens, preparing to give a desperate
resistance to the British proposed as.
sault on Lens.
Every dispatch which is coming
from the west trout emphasizes the
steady Tightening OF the English lines
about the chief coal city Of France,
according to reports
The Germans for the past two weeks
have been working out a. systematic
plan for demolishing all the coal mines
and factories in and around Lens be-
fore evacuation
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
CHILD BURIED

The funeral services OF Mary Novat-
ny, the little nine months old daughter
and only child Of Mr. and Mrs Joseph
Novatny were held at the Catholic
church this morning at nine o'clock.
The body was buried in the Rose Hill
cemetery. schow, undertakers. having
charge OF the interment.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
BELCIUM'S TRAGEDY
WILL BE TOLD TO ALL
AMERICA ON TOUR
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, June s7-The tragedy
Of Belgium win be told to the entire
country from coast to coast by men
who went through the period Of deyas-
tation and are now members Of the
Belgian mission to America.
Plans are being laid for the most ex-
tensiye tour yet undertaken by any
mission Oklahoma City and Kansas
City are included in the tentative
plans,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
Norway Rssenis Sinking Of Shipping and
Believes Germany Now Aims
al Reprisal

w United Press

by United Press.
London, june 27-The next few
days may bring a crisis in the Spanish
situation, according to advices which
lave been received here. With martial
law practically in force throughout the
nation there are more reports Of in
dustrial unrest.
It is believed here that the revoca.
ton OF the constitutional guaranty
will resSlt either in Strengthening the
governments hand or in the immedi-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
LIBERALISM PERVADES ALL
RANKS IN GERMANY WITH.
STARTLING POSSIBILITIES.
Newspapers Leave Conservative Ranks
and Drastic Action Expected in
ReIChsfag
By United Press.

Berlin June 27-Agtation for the
immediate liberalism Of Germany is
growing daily Newspapers which for
merly displayed strong conservative
tendencies are now urging reform. A
large number of leaders are favoring
a greater reform TO the empie.
In the reichstag the constitutional
committee of which the socialist
Scheideman is chairman reported that
in time the committee expects to
make recommendations for liberal
changes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
By United Press.

BY United Press.
washington. June 27.-Four classes
Of men are named as being exempt
from military service in the draft Of
regulations to which President Wilson
gave his final approval today. These
are:
Men who are physically unfit
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
FrItx couIdn,t como Baek.

BY United Press.
Parts, June 27.-So thoroughly com.
plete was the French victory in tbs
Hurtedine sector that the Germans did
not attempt their customary counter
attacks which hitherto had followed
any decisive action of their adversary.
the official statement says. A great
artillery duel however, is stiIl in pro.
gress.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
REASONABLE PRICE
FIXED FOR COAL
BY RESOLUTION
By United rress.

Washington, June 27-The adviso-
ry committee OF the Council for Ma
tional Defense. working in connection
with coal operators who are meeting
here, adopted resolutions today stimu.
Iating the production Of coal and to fix
Immediately a reasonable price for
each district
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
HOUSTON LAND
BANK WORKING
BY United F-ress.

By United T-ress.
Washington, June 27.-The federal
farm loan board announced today that
the land bank at Houston, Texas one
Of the first four Of the system, is in
financial condition and reorganization
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
More FOOD Destroyed.
ey United Press.

ey United Press.
London, June 27-The American
sailing ship Galena was sunk by
German submarine according to the
admiralty statement. The survivors
reached port in safety without cas-.
ualties.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
PatrIOtlo Parade.
REUNION COMMITTEES
MEET FRIDAY EVENING

AN the u c. v. reunion com
mittses are requested to meet
at the city hall at 1880 Friday
evening, June 30. The various
chairmen are especially urged
to see that all members Of their
committees are present. With
the reunion only a few days
ahead it is highly important
that all committeeman attend
this meeting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
Norway Protests.
By United Press.

By Unlted Press.
London, June 27.-Norway today
reached crisis Ia her relations with
Germany. Information received today
indicate that that country win no long-
er submit tamely to Germany's contip-
ual sinking Of Norwegian shipping
Germany has reduced Norways
shipping one.third and It is declared
that she is opening a way to wipe out
Norwegian shipping entirely because
it has been carrying exports to the al.
lies.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
LENS MUST FALL If ALLIES CAN DELIVER THE PUNCH
FIRST ACt4MENT OF PERSENC'S COMMAND in FRANCE
THE BOYS in KHAKI HAVE
LANDED ON FRENCH SOIL

- = ~ = = = = , :
United +
27An doubts to plans Of the +
early dispatchng
dspeed detachment OF General +
Pershing's regulars o French soil =
No details the Of this detachment +
available this afternoon +
=
= +%+++
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27
DouUnfaD of Spanish King
May FollolU Present Riots

ate coalition Of all elements Of anti.
government forces. bringing on the
downfall Of the government.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27

The Latest News BY
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-27

You will find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-12
LATIN AMERICANS
Nay enter war
GUATEMALA CONSIDERING BREAK
ACTION WOULD ERASE LONG
STANDING DIFFERENCES.
Mesico's Moves Are Being Watched
BY Officials at Washington, Who
Believe Worst That Can Ee Expect
ed is Declaration Of Neutrality.

Western Newspaper Union Jews Service.
Washington entrance OF sew
eral OF the South and Central Ameri'
can nations into the war against Ger
many is regarded here as practically
certain. Brazil, aroused by the sink
ing of her steamship Parana, is expect
ed 20 become a belligerent, and II is
assumed that her lead will be followed
promptly by other countries. Reports
of divided opinion in Argentine have
given officials here little encourage
ment to look for aggressive action by
that country. Active support of the
United States by at least two OF the
five Central American republics. and
possibly by four, would not be surpris
ing.
Official and unofficial reports that
Estrada Cabrera, President OF Guate
mala, is contemplating seriously
break with Germany have been re
ceived So long as Mexlco's course
is underlined unusual interest is attach
ed TO the position the Central Amer
lean governments, especially that Of
Guatemala, controlling the southern
frontier of Mexico. In the event Of
the development of an unfriendly stu
alton In Mexico. II is realized thai
Guatemalas role would be far from
unimportant In Guatemala Estrads
Cabrera has built up what is regarded
generally as the most efficient arm,
in Central America. and with II hi
would be in a position TO lend valua
BILE assistance to the United States
Antipathy between the Guatemalani
and the Mexicans there has existed FOL
years.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-12
WHAT IS SCOUT MOVEMENT

Any boy, OF any nationality, of any
creed. twelve years of age or older.
may become a boy scout II he promises
to keep the scout oath and laws and
prepares himself for simple tests, on
the composition and history of the
American flag and the Significance Of
the scout badge, and Gun make several
cordage knots.
The boy scout movement Is In no
sense secret organization.
The plan is to group n number of
boys (not more than 81 In one troop"
as they are designated) under the lead
ership OF "scoutmaster"-a carefully
selected. clean, intelligent, boy-loving,
volunteer leader-always a man OF
sterling character and mature judg-
ment. Each troop and scoutmaster
are under the supervision Of IA troop
committee" of responsible citizens, usu-
ally officials of the church, synagogue,
school, settlement house, asylum or
playground with which the troop Is
connected.
Through such leadership the boys Of
the troops are kept Interested In pro-
gram Of play-actiyities that are health
giving and educational. They take
long tramps. studying nature in all its
forms. They learn woodcraft, and
how To take care of themselves In the
open. They have troop meetings each
week for study, handicraft, expert
ments, demonstrations, etc, and go
into camp every summer under trained
directors.
In hundred ways the boys time Is
occupied. The program is so varied
and so fascinating TO the boy that he
simply hasn't time or opportunity to
trail with an idle gang or to turn into
the evils that beset the path Of the idle
boy.
The boy scout Is taught courtesy,
honor, humanity, kindness, chivalry
and service. and TO exercise them ut
home. In school and outside, and such
practical activities as first-aid, life
saving, cooking. swimming, etc.
The boy scout must do good turn"
daily.
The only membership cost is an an
nual registration fee OF 20 cents. The
boy scout is taught thrift. He must
earn the money for his own scout ex-
penses.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-12
ROOM FOR $4,000 CAMPERS.

When the work Of w. A. WEIGH, en-
gineer for the Palisades Interstate
park, has been completed there will
be accommodations for 10000 campers
on the lakes near Greater New York.
The park has been carefully planned,
so that the camp sites will be suitable
for those for whom they are intended.
The scouts of Greater New York will
be camped on one big lake. which is
being made by Joining three other
lakes together. Car pond will be
turned over to the Big Brothers and
to the Society for Improving the Con-
dition Of the Poor.
1t Is proposed, as soon as accommo-
dations are arranged, to try out new
type Of camp which has proved a sue
cess In Los Angeles and Seattle. This
will be neighbOrhood camp. Small
buildings are being prepared to take
care Of families SO that those who de-
sire TO live In the open during the sum-
mer will have an opportunity to do so.
The spot set aside for the scout camp
Is In the very center of the park, the
widest part Of the country. 1t offers
opportunities for the hikes and wood
craft which all scouts love.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-12
NOTES OF THE SCOUTS.

A scout practices self-control, for he
knows that men who master problems
In the world must first master them
selves. He keeps close guard on his
temper and never makes silly spec
tacle of himself by losing his head. He
keeps close guard on his tongue, for
he knows that loud speech is often a
cloak to ignorance, that swearing is a
sign Of weakness and that untruthful-
ness skaters the confidence OF others,
He keeps a close guard on his appe-
tite and eats moderately Of foods
which will make him strong; he never
uses alcoholic liquors, because he does
not wish TO poison his body; he desires
clear. active brain, 80 he avoids to-
bacco.
A scout holds his honor TO be his
most precious possession, and he
would die rather than have II stained
He knows what is his duty and all OBJ
legations imposed by duty he fulfills
Of his own free will. His sense OF
honor IL his only taskmaster, and his
honor he guards as jealousy as did
the knights Of old.
A lecturer surprised the scouts OF
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-12

City officials often cooperate with
scout leaders. permitting the scouts to
enjoy, as they do. the privilege of as
sisting in honorable. safe ways In con-
nection with big demonstrations. On
each occasion scouts are responsible
aids. while other boys, In striking con-
tract just "hang around" getting in
the way II not actually into mischief.
II becomes a first step in practical
civics.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-12

Montclair, N. j., by telling them Of
over sixty kinds Of birds that remained
In town over the winter. Under such
conditions 1t ought not to trouble any
scout to pass his bird study examina-
lions mt snv time Of the wear.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-12
SECURE $4,000 Coolies.

Pekin.-The British and French
Governments have just contracted for
sc. 900 coolies TO be employed on bel
ligerent transports carrying troops
and supplies through the barred zones
TO France.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-12
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNDNSOlOOL
LESSON

By II. o. SELLERS, Acting Director OF
the Sunday school Course In the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago)
Copyright. 1917. Western Newspaper UnionD
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-15
SUPERIOR CONTINUES ID SURGE AHEAD WITH
 ITS MINE ACTIVITIES
MAGMA UNcoVERS MUCH NEW ORE. OLD SILVER KING IS WORKING AND MAGMA CHIEF LOOKS GOOD. NEW PROPER TIES ACTIVE.

Superior continues to be one of the busiest mining camps in Arizona. At the Magma developments of new ore, which have exceeded all expectations during the past six months are still increasing. Diamond drill holes have disclosed ore far below the deepest working level (1500).
 At the Silver King. one of the bon anza silver mines of the early days, a mill has been built to treat the low grade ore left on the dumps by the early operators. The shaft has been unwatered and repaired from which development work is to be carried on in the old workings and also in the vir- gin ground adjoining the old ore body Practically no work was done in the
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-15

early days outside of the main ore shoot.
 The Magma Chief has just finished it's road to the mine and is nOT install ing machinery, with which to drive the main tunnel with all possible speed. This tunnel is now 175 feet long.
 Among the newer properties to start up is the Magma Queen. which has lately acquired control of the Black Diamond. This company Is now making repairs in anticipation of pur- suing an extensive development cam paign. The Black Diamond is credited with having shipped considerable tonnage.
 A group of Bisbee and New York men have control off the East Magma, which adjoins the Magma on the north the Magma Chief on the east and the Magma Queen on tEe south.