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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
NEGROES WHO SEEK
TROUBLE WITH Law
ARE MINUS SHOTGUN

The negroes who expected to "haye
trouble with the law are minus a
shotgun and a plentiful supply Of car
tridges
The district court recently issued
an injunction ordering the place Of
Jake Hightower in Two street to be
closed owing to a suspicion that intox
icating liauors were sold therein. Fol
lowing the closing Of Lon Hightower's
restaurant on the same grounds. tho
negroes were expecting similar action
and when Sheriff Bailey and his dep.
uties went to close the place they
found eight negroes there who were
disposed 10 be laxative
The establishment was locked and a
notice posted but the windows were
not nailed. On his return later to ac-
cornplish this he found that one Of
the windows had been broken open
aud discovered shotgun and lots Of
shells on the table ready for use. No
one was in sight, however.
Before serving the notice the sheriff
had heard runiors that some Of the ne
groes were expecting trouble with
the law" but attached no Importance
to them until he found the weapon
into the closed shop.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15

state headquarters is that "unpunctu-
ality and failure to report are grave
military offenses in time of war" After
roll call the men are at liberty until
time for re-assembling for entrain-
ment. Alternates cannot be furnish
ed subsistence and lodging but must,
when called. be on hand, notwithstand-
ing AT $3.50 on the day Of assembling
retreat roll call" will be sounded
when all absentees arc marked off the
list, alternates filling the vacancies
Railroad tickets for all members Of
verified drafted lists together with all
other actual expenses will, of course,
be furnished by the war department
When the party leaves the supervisor
of the local board in charge of com
petent member of the shipment, in
formation to mobilization camps Of
the departure and all records will be
sent in by the local board.
Will Arrest Delinquents.
Inquiry Will forthwith be made con
eerning the whereabouts Of any men
who have failed to report for military
duty or who, after reporting, have alb
sented themselves from the point Of
entrsinment and were consequently
not forwarded to mobilization camps.
If such person cannot be found or it
appears that such non-appearance is
willful and made with intent to es-
cape military service, the loral board
will report their names to the adiu
tant general Of the army If the
whereabouts Of such persons Is known,
the local board viii call upon the 20
lice to arrest delinquents as deserters
and deliver them to the nearest mill
tar4 station as prisoners
Where delinquency is accountable
and excusable, men may be sent to
camps later under more favorable cir
cumstances
Reports from mobilization camps to
state headquarters will be made every
ten days after draft shipments begin
and statements to local boards con
corning thei relative standing made
therefrom
This is a summary Of the specific
plans under which the local board IS
working and which is mapped out as
the course for raising Americas ma.
tional draft forces.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
WALTER SATTERFTELD
HAD $l2,5OO ESTATE

That Walter Satterfield, the Minco
man who was shot and killed by a
posse after having attempted to as
sault young girl was possessed OF
real and personal property to the
value Of s12.5O0. was revealed in the
county court yesterday afternoon whom
his widow applied for letters Of admin
istration. Mrs satterfield's bond was
placed at $4,000 The state consists
Of real estate to the value OF $4,000
and personal property totalling $500
Satterfield was among the regis
trants in northern Grady county who
were marked up as absent in the first
call to fill the quota of 167 men.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
America Cannot Accept Them But Presi-
dent Wilson May Pave Way for
Further Negotiations
Bv United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Aug. 15.-Allied opin-
ion including that Of America, is
strong today in the belief that Pope
Benedict's peace proposals cannot be
accepted in their present form.
Early cables at the state depart
ment this morning indicate the strong
opposition of England France and It,
ally to the movement President viii.
son will reply TO the proposal when
the formal note is received.
High authorities predict that the
president will refuse to accept the
proposals. The president may, how
ever. make suggestions Which will
lead to further negotiations.
The official text Of the note will not
be published until tomorrow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
PROBATE MATTERS.

In the county court bond was filed
in the sum Of $1,000 by Clark James
as administrator Of the estate Of Mary
z. James.
Judge Davenport approved the final
accounts in the estate Of John B. Dodg
ion and the administrator, E. L. Dodg-
lion, was discharged,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
HAS WAR MESSAGE
FOR GRADY COUNTY
SATURDAY AT 3 P. M

Congressman Scott Ferris will
speak In Chickasha Saturday after
noon, August 1S, at o'clock at place
to be announced later
Mr. Ferris returned to his home in
Lawton few days ago for short
rest from his arduous labors during
tho prolonged session in Washington
and he is taking advantage of the op
portunity to discuss war matters with
his constituents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15

VATICAN'S PROPOSALS OF
PEACE NOT ACCEPTABLE
TOALLTED GOVERNMENTS
Obstacle 70 peace.

BY United Press.
Berlin. Aug 15.-"The refusal Of the
alliod powers to grant passports to
Stockholm socialist conference dele
gates shows that England and America
are determined upon Germany's de.
struction," the leading newspapers
here state today. They declare that
England and America are the real OBJ
stacles to peace.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15

Coming from the capital and thor
oughly familiar with the conditions
confronting the country, Mr. Ferris
has message that will interest ev-
cry American citizen He is schedul-
cd to speak in Tuttle at noon satur-
day and will be accompanied to Chick
asha by a party of citizens who will
meet him there in cars. On Saturday
night he will deliver an address at El
Reno
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
U. S. official Statement.

BY United Press.
Washington, Aug. Is Nothing
has occurred which would change
Americas war aims. which are sub
stantially the same as those OF France
and England" IS the official announce
ment made by the state department
today.
The statement indicates that the al
lies will stand firm in not accepting
the pope's peace offer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
OKLAHOMA
RAILWAY
MEN LAND
Training Camp for Rainbow Division
will Be Established on Long Islald
and Will Honor General MilIsA
By United Press

By United Press
Oklahoma City. Aug 15.-0klahoma
railway men who enlisted in the rail
way engineers division some tizs ago
have just reached Somewhere in
France, according to a message which
was received this morning by local Of
ficers fthe Santa Fe railway
Employees of the Rock Island. Santa
Fe, Frisco and Katy lines were includ.
ed in the division,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
Proposal is UntImeIy.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Rome, Aug. 15.-The Italian public
regards with disfavor the initiative
which was taken by the pope in put
ting forth peace proposals.
General comments show that the
public considers it untimely, coming
at the moment Of Americas active
participation in the war and when
maximum efforts are being exerted
by the allies on every front.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
CHARGED WITH PASSING
WORTHLESS CHECK

w. L. McGrew, we'll known at Lind
say wiz have his preliminary hearing
today on the charge Of having passed
a bogus check on Ryland Wassom.
The face value was $40 The defend
ant has been out on a $500 bond
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
SlUiss Mission
Lands on Way
to Washington
By United Press.

By United Press.
An Atlantic Port, Aug l5.-The
Swiss mission to America arrived to-
day on its way to Washington with
fifteen members in the party.
The commission plans to reach an
understanding with Washington on the
shipment of goods to Switzerland un-
der the export licensing act.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
DRUNK IN BARRIER SHOP

Because Charlie Coglin got drunk
and talked too freely in a barber shop
at Ninnekah he paid a fine Of $40 end
costs in Judge Moore's court yester-
day and was released from Jail
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15

Renewed efforts toward preparing
as big a supply of men as possible who
will stand qualified and ready for the
nations draft call to arms began this
morning at the exemption board Of.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
TEXAS COAL MINE
BLOWN BY POWDER
INCENDIARY ACT

BY United rress.
Mineral Wells. Tex, Aug. 15-Five
men were seriously infred and one
fatally twenty-five miles southwest Of
here today when powder exploded a
coal mine
The fire is still burning. II is be-
Iieved to be incendiary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
The Rainbow Camp.

BY United Press.
Washington, Aug 15.-The training
camp for the Rainbow Division, /"
which will scoE go to France, will be
established at Mneola. Long Island
and will be named the Albert l., Mills
Camp. according to official announce
ment today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
Single object in View.
By Unlted Fresa.

BY United Press.
London, Aug. live are fighting
for one thing, the victory Of democra-
cy over aggression" declared Premier
Lloyd George in en address today.
The speech is regarded as being es-
pecially significant in view of the
peace proposal sent out by Pope Bene-
dict. It is considered as England S
informal answer to those proposals.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15

I# MMMMMMM MMMMNMNNMMM MMMM - M F N
Wheat Control Machine
NolU Ready For Big Task
Under Three Committees

try.
The machinery for wheat control is
practically perfected. Three commit
tees have been named to carry on the
big task, a wheat purchasing division
price fixing board and those who
conduct the buying Of wheat through
out the country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
carrY German Trenehes.

By United I-rvss.
London, Aug t5--A strong British
attack quickly carried the first line
German trenches today In the region
Of Lens.
At the sal,,c time General Haig re-.
ported new offensive is in progress
and is progressing satisfactorily
The allies also gained ground In
Flanders northeast Of Bixchoote.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
By United Press

BY United Fress
Washington, Aug 15.-The creation
of government food and grain corpo-
ration with a capital Of fifty million
dollars was concluded today to con
dpct the buying Of these products at
different terminal points in the coun-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
L~MMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMM
Hundreds Of Germans FaD
IntoHapds Of Enemy In
Terrific Assault on Lens
Sudden British Attack Capture German
First Trench; French Make
Considerable Advance
Rg United Press.

Rg United Press.
With the British Army Afield, Aug.
TO- Canadians today atormed posi-
tions which dominate the remaining
approaches to Lens, which are still
held by the Germans. The Teutons
were swept aside by the assaults OF
the enemy, losing hundreds Of prison
ers
The fighting Is still In progress.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
SECOND SELECTIVE DRAFT
EXAMINATION ON TODAY

flee One hundred and twenty men
received notices to appear today, a
large majority Of whom were present
when the bell tap sounded and roll
call began at s o'clock. egx...
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15

B Rogstad and family returned
this morning from Galveston and other
points in Texas where they have been
visiting relatives for the past two
weeks. #
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
French Advance.

BY United Press
Paris, Aug 49,. The French advanc-
cd considerably west Of Dixmude Au
Belgium, the war office statement se.
ported today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15
HOG AT $t7.o5
BY United Press.

II 2 TTIEITI T WI
Chicago, Aug. 15.-~Hogs have
continued to climb on the stock
market, selling at 1895 at the
opening today, twenty cents
; higher than the record price
reached yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15

You will find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-15

The Latest News BY
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-03
.R0USH, H0RNSBY, YOUNGSTERS,
HEAD 1917 NATIONAL AVERAGES
Hitting of Youthful Players Is Sensation of National
League Season. Each Batting Well Over the 300 Mark
Benny Kauff, World Series Goat, and George Burns
of Giants Also Hit Well During Entire Season.


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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-03
PREXY MORRIS
OPPOSESPLA
Wants Minors to Be Recon-
pensed for Players Taken
by Major Teams.

President Morris. Of the Texas
league. expressed the sentiment Of q
good many minor league club owners
on the floor Of the National associa-
tons convention by asking Gerry
Hermann why it was fair for major
league clubs TO withhold payment for
drafted players until those players re
ported to their purchasers, ready TO
don '.unis" and cavort on the green
sward-
Mr.. Morris said that the minors
depended largely on dividends secured
through the sale Of players TO tide
them through the winter and could
barely get along without them
Garry Hermann explained the stand
taken by the majors for the steenth
time. he said the big league club
owners, knowing that many men viii
be taken in the second draft for the
national army, did not feel that they
should be asked to pay for something
they had not received, and while
money which might be paid out could
be returned TO the purchasers in the
event q player was taken from the
ranks OF baseball, II was the con-
sensus Of opinion that the majors
should not be asked to pay for a player
until his military status was finally
decided.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-03

nasium, the first game being the ded-
ication exercises at that place. It has
not yet been definitely decided Just
who viii play the first gama, but Il is
probable that II will be offered to the
Mesilla Aggies, as in past years the
Tigers have made Il a custom OF ush-
srinE in the basketball season By
meeting the New Mexican quintet
Director Behnamann is also prepar-
ing . wrestling tournament, and had
received a number OF entrants for
these classes. The tournament viii
also start during the coming week and
some likely talent WI be Instructed
by director Behnamann personally,
and the various entrants will Be
matched against each other after
courses OF instruction have been re-
ceived.
The high school football season
closed on Thanksgiving and the grid
iron warriors will not be seen again
this season It is probable that the
game VIII be continued in the differ
ent army camps. but as far as the
Tigers are concerned the schedules
viii not be renewed until next season.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-03

Rn5E value OF trapshooting and
the use OF the shotgun in mod
ern warfare have been recog-
nized by the United States govern
ment and plans have been made for
the installation OF traps at the can
comments and aviation schools.
The following letter addressed TO
the gun and ammunition interests by
the aviation section OF the signal
corps bespeaks the government attI-
tude:
The Importance OF shooting from
an airpiane is brought home to rs
every day from the European front
Il IS the intention Of the aviation sec
ton OF the signal corps to give the
candidates for flying instruction as
much practice as possible with the
shotgun, rifle and machine gun.
In order to accomplish this IN
the most desirable way we have
reached the conclusion that the shot
gun would be the best adapted for
our purpose, and this instruction can
be obtained readily at the fields
If possible. We would like to OBJ
tain the names OF men competent to
act as instructors. near the following
instruction can be given without IN
necessary expense or delay.
The schools are located at.
san Diego. Cal. San Antonio. Tex
Houston, Tex Mineola. L. l., y. y,
Rantoul, H., Wichita Falls. Tex.
Waco, Tex Mt Clemens. Mich, Is
slngton, Pa. Belleville. Ill, Fairfield.
O., Fort Sill Okla, Hampton. Va
Memphis Tenn, Dallas, Tex. Lake
Charles, La"
In answer 70 the above request the
gun and ammunition companies Of
fered the services Of professional
trapshooters as instructors for what
ever length OF time the government
needs them, and also furnished the
names OF many amateur trapshooters
who are proficient TO act as instruc-
tots In the government service.
As instructors are listed as profes-
sionals In trapshootiug the Interstate
association-the ruling body on trap
snooting-has decreed that amateurs
who enter the government service TO
give instruction in trapshOoting at
the aviation schools and environments
shall retain their amateurs standing.
Government Believes In the sport.
That the government fully believes
that the shotgun and buckshot viii be
useIul In the preliminary training for
this war Is evidenced by the erection
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-03
TENNIS CRACKS
TAKE UP GOLF
Now Enthusiastic Course
Followers Instead of
Tennis Court.

New York. Dew. s.-When a per-
son does well in one line Of sport he
can generally be depended upon TO
acquit himself creditably in others
once he sets himself to the task.
Joshua Crane. a National court ten
mis- champion some twenty years ago,
is playing golf now with equal en-
thusiasm as a member Of the Dedham
Country and Polo club, and only the
other day Crane. paired with William
Ogg, the Dedham PRO" won a four
ball tournament from quite a field
at the Belmont Spring Country club.
These two had rounds OF a and IS
for a total OF 152. a stroke better
than the score credited to F. G. Adams,
an amateur. and Louis Teller. the
French professional from BroOkline.
There were a number OF other mem
bers Of the salaried brigade present,
including George FOtheringham. Ray
Ouimet, Chris McGrath and Donald
VintOn- The latter won in this event
a year ago with Jessie GuifOrd for
a partner.
Conditions called for the amateurs
to pay an entrance fee OF SO and the
pros" 50, the money being used as
prizes. Because his side led the field
Crane received SO worth Of golf balls,
while Ogg, his partner. won SO.
Crane, who is a member OF the
Racquet and Tennis club IN this city,
IS still active in court tennis and
racquets- In fact he Is right now
regarded as the equal OF any amateur
court tennis player in the country,
jay Gould excepted
A tournament along lines similar 70
the one at Belmont Spring would
proba Jly prove a popular one in this
vicinity. With clubs doing so much
for the Red Cross, any sort Of an open
or invitation event calling for a
prize list becomes a burden at times
like these, but with the contestants
all paying fees and the amateurs con-
tributing the major portions a good
naE-a snnrf Is assnraa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-03
|El{IsA4td6T1zz2S
d PETER CARNEY.

3 Of traps at the cantonments at AmerI-
can Lake Wash; Quantico. Va. and
Kansas City. No. Professionals ars
at each OF these camps giving instruc-
ton in the breaking OF the clay tar
gets, the holding and firing OF the
shotgun etc
Traps have been placed IN position
at all Of the aviation schools IN Amer
lea, and number have been installed
in the camps Of the American aviation
forces and behind the lines OF Perish
ing-s army IN France.
Eishty-six traps in all have
been purchased by the govern
ment. The traps sent II Frnmcc
are to be used for recreation pur-
poses while the ones installed
in this country are for fnstruc-
tiOn purposes only.
IN due course OF time trans will Be-
placed at every cautonment. and
there will be instructors to teach the
proper method in shooting at clay
targets In taking W trapshootinE
the government gives voice to the
opinion that men who can handle the
shotgun. and trapshooters, are Of ma
terial aid IN the warfare.
SO Traps in Operation
With IS traps IN operation untold
quantities OF clay targets win be
needed. The first order placed was
for three million (3.000.0O0l equally
divided between American and
France. The clay target makers have
a standing order Tor 1000. clay birds
each week, 70 be distributed among
the various schools and environments.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-03
HIGH SCHOOL BASKET BALL TEAM
PLANS BUSY SCHEDULE THIS YEAR

- HTsICAL director Harry Behna-
- man, Of the high school athletic
4 department, IS planning a busy
schedule for the Tiger basketball team
this season. which will be inaugurated
on December 81, and continue well
into next year
Candidates for the team have al
ready reported to director Behnamann
and the work OF getting them into
shape for the busy season viii begin
this week. The Tigers are confident
Of having an extra strong team this
season in view Of the lact that a num-
Der OF well known athletes have re-
turned TO the school, and are losing no
time in preparing for the games. The
schedule viii include battles with
Mesilla, Deming high school. Silver
City high school Silver City normal.
Roswell high school and the Military
institute, and the Albuquerque school
Games at School.
All games dated for FL Paso viii be
played al the new high school gym