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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
UP;
CHARGE IS
BAD CHECK
Brother Of Men Charged With Wholesale
Chicken Thefts is Accused by
Country Lad
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John Meyers, brother of the two
men who are in Jail charged with
wholesale chicken thefts, is in bad
also with the authorities, his offense
being the alleged passing. of a mad
check. He was arrested by CHEZ Phil
lips and Officer Baird. II appears that
G. f. Payne, a country boy from the
Rocky Ford section, was drinking with
some new found friends among whom
was Meyers. When things got to be
lively Meyers asked the stranger if
he had any cash on his person and
could cash a check" The stranger
could. Meyers, it is alleged, induced
negro boy to write the check for
$1375 which the stranger cashed to
learn later that it was worthless.
The boy viii have his preliminary
this afternoon.
Meyers is the same man who was
detained Sheriff Bailey last fall un-
til the matter of the wagon which he
was driving could be investigated, but
was later discharged.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25

limits unless the city health officer
fails to do his duty. There will be no
more consultations in order to arrive
at a correct diagnosis but every suspi-
cious case will be quarantined prompt
ly.
ut is no discourtesy, professional
or otherwise, for a health officer to
visit or investigate any case, which
is his duty as well as his perfect right
All doctors are required, by law, to re.
port to the board of health every case
of contagious disease. Failure to do
SO is punishable by fine.
ut is the duty also Of all law abid
ing citizens to see that every suspi-
cious case where no doctor has been
called is reported.
MANY citizens are becoming indig-
nant and damned be he who fails to
do right in every matter pertaining to
the general welfare"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
FUNERAL or JOE WHITE

Joe r. White, aged twenty-eight
years, died last night after an illness.
due to pneumonia. 81 several days.
He was brought to the chickaahs hos
pital In a critical condition Sunday.
Funeral arrangements for the bu-
rial OF Mr. White have not been
perfected pending the arrival here OF
his sister, Mrs. George Petty, who Is
expected to arrive from Silver City.
New Mexico, Friday morning.
The father, T. D. White, and sister,
Miss Clara who reside In the country,
are making their home with Mrs. F.
r. Linton at 627 South Sixth street
until after the funeral
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
BETTIS' SUCCESSOR
BUYS HOME HERE


c. Fl. Ritter has bought the J, e.
Holloway property on Sixteenth and
Minnesota avenue and viii occupy the
home as soon as his family arrives
from Wichita, kansas
Mr. Ritter succeeded H. 7. Bettis
as general manager OF the local VIII
hanson h-HalseIl-Frazier Co. Before
taking charge Of this establishment he
was connected with the Jett and Wood
Wholesale Cloeery Co. OF Wichita,
Kansas.
The property was purchased from
William II. Donahue for S2350. the deal
being made through Mrs. NJ. B. Emer'
son.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
TAKES PARTNER In
planning MILL

A partnership calculated to put the
Granlee planning mill on a high basis
was consummated this week when an
interest in the plant was sold by w.
H. Granlee to Dinner Washburn. One
of the first things to be done is the
adding of a mortice machine and a
moulding machine to the mill at ia
South Sixth street
Mr.. Washburn learned his trade in
Chickasha, then moved to Texas where
he remained for several years, recent
ly returning to Oklahoma.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
GOOD FLOW
OF OIL is
REPORTED
BIaCkhawk Strikes II al 1900 Feet;
Santa Fe Shows Up Better;
Cement Field

According to reports received here
yesterday the Blackhawk company,
drilling in section 1925, northeast Of
NARROW, struck a good flow Of oil at
about 1900 feet. III was stated that
from 40 to so barrel9 OF oil were baled
out after the drill had gone a few feet
into the sand. A bottle of the oil was
sent to Terrell Bros. Of this city.
Many people from MARROW are said to
have visited the well and ii is believed
that it will make a good producer No
gas was reported.
A. d. Todd well known farmer in
the south part Of the county, reported
that at the Santa Fe we'll more oil was
encountered the first of the week. He
stated also that at the Langston well
1O-inch casing was being set at depth
OF about 100 feet after understanding
and going through promising blue
shale.
In Cement Field.
The following summary Of operations
in the Cement Field was received to.
day:
Gorton well No, Oh the Wade farm
drilling at 500 feet in good formation.
The Prosperity Oil and Gas compa-
ny will begin spuding in today on the
CutshaIl farm, section 2-5-9
The Fortuna OH and Gas company Is
drilling in section 1863 at 520 feet
and a good showing Of gas has been
found.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
Escapes When Officer Returns Fire and
Neither PerpetrstOr Ner Motive
is Known

Standing outside his office at ten
o'clock last night with the electric
lights shining full upon him, Sheriff
Hodge Bailey furnished splendid tar
get for a would-be assassin whose iden-
tity is as yet unknown but a clue to
which has been furnished which may
lead up to definite results. The at
tack came like a thunderbolt out of a
clear sky.
Owing to the serious illness Of a
grandchild of Jailor Dryden that Off
cial and his wife left for the farm and
their son, viii Dryden, who is serving
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25

Of the light and proceeded to make a
search, but without definite results.
Passersby saw man standing in
the alley just north of the jail entrance
at the time the shots were fired and it
is believed this was confederate OF
the assailant.
After the attack search revealed
the fact that .3S steel jacket bullet
was used, the jacket being kept as a
souvenir.
Sheriff Bailey cannot divine either
the source or the motive Of the assault
That the bullet was meant to kill him
lis self-evident. Some people have
said one thing and some another about
what might have been the motive but
to tell the truth l have not the least
idea Of what led up to it." he said.
Some Of his deputies express a de-
sire to probe the matter to a finish.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
POTATO BUGS
MAKE WAR
ON THEM

o. c. Cooper, county agent, says
now is the time to make war OH the
potato bugs and potato beetles. The
formula recommended by the United
States department Of agriculture is:
Mix one pound Of arsenate of lead
to 25 gallons of water, spray vines
thoroughly. Pick the leaves that have
the clusters of little yellow eggs under
them, or you may be bothered with
thousands of bugs again later on. Be
sure to mix the arsenate of lead with
water thoroughly.
This is published in response to nu-
merous requests for a remedy for the
potato pest
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
SOCIALISTS START ROW IN
REICHSTAG DEMAND OPEN
DEBATE FOOD SHORTAGE
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
LECTURE AT OLD KOZY

A free lecture on Christian Science
will be delivered at o'clock tomor-
row night at the old Kozy theater by
Ezra w. Palmer, c. S. b., member Of
the Board of Lectureship, OF the Moth
er Church, First Church Of Christ, Sci
enlist, in Boston, Mass. The lecture
will be entitled "The Science Of ON.
nipotent Mind No collections are
taken at these lectures and the public
is cordially invited to attend them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
Bio sum for British.

By United Press.
Washington, April 25.-secretary
McAdoo today handed to the British
ambassador a treasury warrant for
two hundred million dollars, the first
participation in the seven billion war
finance fund. Ambassador Spring-Rice
gave his personal receipt in the name
Of his king.
The final details of the loan to Eng
land were discussed this morning at a
conference in which Secretary Nc
Adoo, Lord Cunliffe Of the Bank Of
England and the British ambassador
took part The amount of the first
assignment was available out of the
issue of treasury certificates.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
CHRISTIAN sclENcE LEcTuRE

A free lecture on Christian Science
viii be given at the old Kozy theater
tomorrow evening at o'clock by Ezra
w. Palmer. G. S. b., to which the pub
lie is cordially invited. There will be
no charge and no collection. Mr.. Pal
mer is a member OF the board OF lee
tureship of the mother church in Bos-
ton and one OF the authorized iectur-
ers on Christian Science.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
FLY FLAGS FOR BOYS
WHO JOIN THE NAVY

Ninnekah, Okla. April 25.-Upon en-
tering Ninnekah, the first thing to at
tract the attention is eight flags sus-
pended over Main street. Those eight
flags are for our boys who have joined
the army and navy. They are: Allen
Hunnicutt. William Schmitt, Arden
Franks, Fred Jelks. Bob Stephens, w.
E. Mutz, James Farrar and Luther
Farrar.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
CHICKEN THIEVES
in MORE TROUBLE

Frank and Walter Meyers will have
to make a double fight for freedom
when they come to trial on the charge
of wholesale roost lifting, as addition
ally charges were made today against
each man by Mrs. Paul R. Morrow and
DR.. H. w. Smith. This will make to-
tai of four charges against each man
for chicken stealing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
FIRES SHOT
AT POWDER
MAGAZINE

BY United Press.
Springfield, HIS April pa prowl.
er fired two shots into the magazine
OF the powder plant here last night.
Shots were exchanged with the
prowlere by the guards. II the shots
had been a few feet lower they would
have caused an explosion in the maya
zine. The prowler escaped.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
SHOOTING PROVES FATAL

By United Press.
Ardmore, April 25.-George Shaw,
who was shot at Wilson esterday,
died early this morning in hospital
here. S. l. Franklin, who is in jail,
was charged with his murder.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
More RrItIsh Arrlve.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
New York, April 25.-Accompanied
by guard v British soldiers, six adj
ditional members of the Balfour party
arrived at an American port today and
will start Immediately for Washing
ton. The names ofthe party were with
held, the greatest secrecy being main
tanned.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25

By United Press.
Berlin, April 25.-Strong British at
tacks on a wide front today broke
down with heavy losses, the Germans
making counter attacks and taking
prisoners. according to the official
statement issued today.
On Monday the British and French
lost twenty aeroplanes and on Tuesday
nineteen captive balloons, it is stated
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
IS
NOW GOAT
OF MEXICO
May Be DepOsed Because Of Failure Of
Carranza Army to Suppress
Villa Rebellion
BY Jnltea r1ess.

BY Jnlte0 r1ess.
El Paso, Tex April 25.-General
Murgia, the Carranze commander in
the northern part Of Mexico, may be
deposed on account of his failure to
crush the villa movement it is re-
ported.
Information received here today in.
dicates that General Amado, command
er in charge of the garrison ut Chihua-
hua City, may be appointed to succeed
Murgia.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25

Recent Farm Bureau visitors were:
j. r. Lemon. Tuttle, Oscar Thompson,
Guy Buser, W. e. Smith, Mrs.
+. F. Ferguson, Minco, Mrs. w. Z.
Smith, Green Taylor and Il. W. Seaton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
Other Members Of BaIfOur Party Reach
Capital Under Heavy Guard Of
British Soldiers
-
BALFOUR EXPLAINS
OFFICIAL MISSION
-
First Two Hundred Millions Of Gigantic
Loan Delivered to British Minister
by MCAdOO
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, April 25.-The French
war commission, headed by Expire
mier -Viviani and Field Marshal Joffre,
landed at the Washington navy yard
in the presidential yacht Mayflower
shortly before 1890 today.
A huge crowd greeted the commits
sioners. The American flag, THE tri-
colors Of France and the English flag
we're displayed everywhere.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
Violent Fighting Occurs on French Front
With Gains in Aisne and
Champagne Sectors
SERIOUS RIOTING
IN ARGENTINE
10000 Americans on West Front ClamOr
to Be Set Aside in Separ-
ate Fighting Unit
By United Press.

BY United Press.
London, April 25.-FieId Marshall
Haig reports three thousand more pris-
oners captured and further advances
despite bitter opposition. The capture
of Bil-hem, northeast of Trescault, was
to-day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
put AmerIcans Touether.

BY United Press,
London, April 25.-A movement is
under way among Americans in Lon
don to transfer from the Candian army
all the Americans now fighting with
the allies. making one unit of them.
All Americans here are eager to
have the plan adopted. They are
bringing pressure to bear on congress
to permit the restoration of American
citizenship to these soldiers. Ten
thousand Americans on the western
front would be eligible for transfer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
RaIfour Issues Statement.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, April 25.-Condemna-
ton Of certain doubling critics who
think the French and English commits
sicners are here to inveigle America
into entangling European alliances was
voiced today in a statement issued by
Arthur Balfour, the British foreign
minister.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
AraentIne AaaIn pIsturbed.

Argentine Again Disturbed.
By United Press.
Buenos Aires, April 25.-Another
day Of demonstrations occurred here
today. There we're many free-for-all
fights between pacifists and war ad-
Yocates.
The rioting was so serious that po-
lice and soldiers were called out to
quell the disturbances.
According to advices today, the
pacifists appear to be getting the up
per hand in Brazil.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
Emperor Kari at Front.

BY United Press
Zurich April 25.-Emperor Karl, of
Austria, is visiting his troops on the
Trentino front, it is reported today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
Pope Hears About Strikes.
, TTnitad Praaa

BY United Press.
Rome, April 25.--Pope Benedict has
been informed by Lapal representa-
tives in the Teutonic countries regard
ing general strikes that approximate
revolutions in Germany and Austria.
1t is believed from reports that gen
eral revolt to back up the demand OF
the people for peace may develop.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
Pope Benedict Believes General Revolt
May Follow TO Back Up Peace
Demand
sy United Press.

Amsterdam. April 25.---Anti.govern.
ment Socialists precipitated disturb
ances at the meeting Of the reichstag
in Berlin yesterday according to dis
patches from the German capital to.
day.
The Socialists charged the govern
ment with being responsible for the
food crisis and asked for open debate
on the subject
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
A CORDIAL GREETING TO FRENCH WAR COMMISSION
GERMAN SOCIALISTS DEMAND OPEN DEBATE ON FOOD
5000 MORE TEUTONS ARE
CAUGHT in HAIC DRACNET
AND MORE GROUND GAINED
Attack Turkish Port.

Petrograd, April 25.-The destruc-
tion Of the Turkish harbor works at
Korasunt, with five Turkish vessels
in port, was officially announced to-
day as the result of raid made by
the Russian fleet.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
FRENCH WAR COMMISSION
STEPS OUT OF MAYFLOWER
INTO CORDIAL WELCOME
PANAMA CANAL TRAFFIC
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, April 25.-Ship-
ping totaling cargo tonnage to
the amount Of five million, pay
ing tolls aggregating three and
half million dollars, passed
through the Panama canal last
year, it was officially reported
today. The canal was closed
three and a half months.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
WEATHER ELSEWHERE

= Western Union reports re- =
= ceived at a. m. today: y
+ Northeast Texas, clear to :
+ cloudy. =
+ Central Texas, clear, tern :
+ perature 6S. srT :
! East Texas, clear tempera :
+ ture 81. =
+ Gulf Coast. generally clear =
+ tempsreture 81. :
= West Texas, generally clear. =
= temperature 59 =
+ Arkansas, clear, temperature =
+ 65. :
= Louisian, clear, temperature :
: s.. =
+ oklahoma. generally clear, :
+ temperature "a; Oklahoma City ;
+ SO, light rain this morning. :
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25
French Report Gains.

French Report Gains.
By United Press
Paris April 25.--violent fighting on
the French front, with gains in the
Aisne and Champagne sectors, was re-
ported by the official statement today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25

You will find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-25

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-26
Canadian Falsely Accused
Benninghaus Not Involved in
Clash With u. S. Troops

SAULT STE MARIE. Mich, Aug. %.
Canadian and American government
officials have formally denied that AL
fred Benninghaus, prominent local
merchant, was involved in any way in
the incident Of August 20, which
caused American soldiers to fire on
launch in St. Mary's River. 1t II
claimed that one of the soldiers who
reported the incident informed news
paper men that Benninghaus was in
the launch. 1t developed later, accord
ing to the authorities, that the mans
name was Benolt.
Mr.. Benninghaus, a native OF Can
ada. has on more than one occasion
proved his loyalty to the Canadian and
American military forces, local officials
said to-day. He is the owner OF
launch which is quite well known on
the river, but the boat was not in use
at the time of the shooting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-26
Catholics Gather
In Kansas City
Question Of Federation's Re-
organization To Be De-
cided This Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 25.-Many
members of the Catholic hierarchy of
the United States are here to attend
the sixteenth annual convention Of the
American Federation of Catholic Socie-
ties, which is to begin tomorrow and
continue until Wednesday.
The list of churchmen, headed by the
Right Rev. Giovanni Bonzano, Apostolic
Delegate, and mis- suite. included more
than thirty-fve archbishops and bish-
ops and about 500 of the clergy. Sew
eral thousand delegates and visitors
also are here.
The convention will be inaugurated
with a Pontfical high mass in the ca
thedral, at which Archbishop Bonzano
is to pontifcate. Archbishop Glennon,
Of ST. Louis, will deliver the sermon.
To accommodate the crowds, two field
masses will be celebrated in the cathe-
dral yard by Archbishop Hanna, OF San
Francisco.
Archbishop Glennon will preside at
mass meeting to be held in Convention
Hall tomorrow evening which will be
open TO the public.
Addresses of welcome will be deliv-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-26
American Soldiers Enjoy Sunny
France but Long for FL Paso
n,mpagne Cigars Roses and Feminine Admiration Fail
' 20 Make Them Contented-Flard to Train by Playing
at War-French Excel Them in Many Feats
By HAYWOOD BROUN

Of command and ran forward fifty
yards, shouting at top voices. At a
second command each man threw him
self prone in the long grass, cuddling
his head 20 earth TO avoid the bullets
which were supposed to be whistling
above him. The Americans were
called upon TO go through the same
practice. They came from their trench
without a sound in spite of the plea
for a shout, and when they had thrown
themselves to the ground many quickly
rose up upon their elbows and looked
about 10 see what was happening.
Much distressed, a French officer ran
to one of the peeping soldiers and
cried: you must get your head down.
II you lie like that a bullet will get
you sure.
The American complied for a mo-
ment. but as soon as the officers back
was turned he was up on his elbows
again.
"Hell," he said to his companion,
"there amt any bullets
Training With Crack Soldiers
Man for man, the American is not as
GOOD as the French soldier of the par
ticular division with which he is train
ing. Of course, the comparison is not
entirely fair, for this French division
is one of the crack bodies of the army.
II is a veteran organization, while the
American division is more than halt
green. However, 1t will take deal
of training to make the Americans
physically equal to these marvellous
little Frenchmen, who combine speed
and strength. Little fellows only a
shade over FIVE feet can do stunts IN
lifting guns up by the bayonet which
DEFY six-footers from back home. The
French are excellent teachers. Some
little time is lost on account Of the
difference in language, but not quite so
much as might be expected. Partlcu-
larly when the lesson got down to
guns, the instructor had little need for
words. He simply took the thing apart
and then put it together again. Then
he took il apart once more and let
some American try his hand. Here the
Americans did well. They could get
the hang of any mechanical device in
short order.
AS a matter of fact, the American
soldier gets along much better IN
French than his officer. The othcer IS
equipped only with defensive French.
When a visiting officer hurls compll-
ment at him he replies, but he seldom
takes the initiative. After all, he is an
American officer, and fears to make
himself ridiculous by poor pronuncla-
ton and worse grammar. The soldier
has no such scruples. He sees no rea-
son why he should be abashed any more
bv French grammar than by English,
and as for pronunciation, he ignores IT.
A few words do the work OF many
There is "combien." for instance. 1t
is pronounced "come bean" in our set,
and il serves almost any questioning
purpose. | have heard it used and
accepted as an equivalent for where
sbouts," what did you say" 'wh ny"
(which one" and will you please show