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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-04
Patriotism Runs
High at Feast
for Soldiers

ished. The Chickasha band, which
had furnished splendid music during
the barbecue, was stationed in front
OF the audience and every number they
played was applauded While the ar
rival of Mr.. Freezing was being await
ed, there were calls from the audience
for Mr. Alger Melton, who was seated
upon the stage and Mr.. Melton re-
sponded with a short speech in which
he touched upon the basic issues of
the war, his talk provoking prolonged
applause. Col T. H. Dwyer, chairman
of the general committee in charge of
the barbecue, presided over the meet
ing and introduced the speakers, pref
acing the program with a spirited pa
triotic talk of his own. 1t was note
worthy that every utterance of every
speaker in regard to loyal support of
the government in the present strug-
gle was signal for an autburst of ap-
plause.
The eFast.
When Chiekasha assembled in mass
to do honor to her drafted men the
mere fact that seven large two year
old steers, which furnished 2l0O
pounds of meat 450 loaves of bread,
2l pounds Of coffee, $50 pounds Of on
ions 600 pickles, rs gallons Of "mys
terious stew" 500 cigars and other
rations which would contribute to the
thoroughness Of a royal feed were sac
rlficed testified that that duty was
noby done
Sunday night, when the meat prepa.
ration was started, Will Hopkins, head
of the barbecue cooks. believed three
beeves would meet the demands but
when the invitation response grew to.
over 1000 guests this estimate was
changed In the cooking of this menu
four cords Of wood we're consumed and
in its serving the fact that 600 pint
tin cups and 1900 paper plates were
required attests the enormity of the
patriotic spread, Only the best Of ma
terials were used, Mr.. Hopkins states
no expense being spared because Of
the wholesale purchase
Full 1000 Fed.
Though no definite figure has been
set on the attendance, barbecue au
thorities declare that fully 1000 hon
orees including drafted men, their fam
lilies, and donors to the occasion par
ticipated in Grady county's reception.
Again, while it was first intended to
feed only the soldier boys, practically
all Chickasha participated before the
finish and the chairmen declare this
morning that any one who did not feel
satisfied at the conclusion willed it to
be thus, as ample food for everyon4
present was offered. Remaining sup
plies were donated to the United Char
tiles h
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-04
German Air Raid.

BY United Press
London Sept f-Qne hundred and
seven persons were killed and ninety
two injured last night as the result Of
a German air raid over the island Of
Thanet, according to an official state
ment.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-04
ONE NEGRO REGIMENT
IN EACH cANTohMENT
By united Press.

Washington. Sept. 4.-The war de-
partment announced today that one ne
gro regiment viii be stationed in each
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-04
BY United press.

Dy UUlItU fI6Ha1
Londoa Sept Alt was announced
today that Marshal Haig resumed his
offensive in FLANDERS with sharp
,blow which advanced the British
frcnt northeast Of ST. Julien
No details OF the fighting we're con-
tanned in the official report
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-04
FIGHT FOR FIVE
CENT LOAFSTARTS
Rv United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington Sept 1.-The peoples
fight for a five cent war loaf Of
bread was begun today throughout the
nation
Organized labor. the American
Home Economics association and 9th.
er powerful organizations served no
tioe on Herbert Hoover, in charge Of
food administration. that cheaper
bread is possible, is vital and must be.
come an accomplished fact
II is indicated that a bitter fight will
be waged between representatives OF
the people and the bakers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-04

national army oantonment This or
der ends the speculation as TO whether
negro troops will be trained with
white men
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-04

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
u. P. Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-04

You will find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-04
WEATHER FORECAST
FOR Oklahoma.

80 80 go -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-20
Change Terminals So as to Pre-
vent Paying Overtime.
Men Fear a Boomerang in the
Strike Settlement.
PLANS MAY BENEFIT Topeka
Roads Can Save Millions by
Employing Few More Men.
1t Will Take Months, However,
to Work Out Plans.

The supreme courts decision of the
eight-hour law and the terms agreed
upon in the national defense commits
sion settlement of the railway strike
controversy, regarded Monday as a
great victory for the trainmen, proved
boomerang today when it became
known the railroads are perfecting
plans to eliminate overtime. Sched-
ules and terminals will be changed
to enable the railroads to put into eff
feet a straight eight-hour day for the
men. Under this arrangement the
only pay increase gained by the train
men VIII be IS per cent increase in
pay, whereas it was at first believed
the pro rata increase in overtime with
shorter basic day would enable the
latter to pile up overtime rapidly.
| The move today on the part of the
railroads is causing considerable mis-
givings among the ranks of the train
| men who have been given a fleeing
glimpse only of great chances for
| overtime. On the other hand things
are growing brighter for the railroads
and the $1,000000 a week, which it
/ has cost the railroads since January
l, because of the agreement Monday
automatically becoming effective at
| that date, promises to be cut possibly
| in half.
Employ Few More Men.
Railway officials stated today that
the plan now being worked on will
not necessitate hiring more train
men, except in a few cases. The plan
can be put in effect on all railroads
except in a few instances, it is said.
| The Santa Fe is among the roads upon
which it can be placed in effect the
easiest 1t is believed that the ter
minals on the Santa F'e would not re-
uuire much changing with the excep-
| ton of possibly the run between Kan
| sas City and Emporia by way of the
Topeka line.
Changes, if any are made, might re-
| suit in Topeka receiving some addi4
+, tioual terminal facilities. The Rock
Island and Union Pacific may be
| forced to change several freight ter
minals as would the Union Pacific.
| Such a move on the part of the rail-
roads would result IN the transfer of
| the Rock Island freight terminal at
Harrington to Mcfarland, it is said.
Few Passenger Changes.
| Passenger schedules and terminals
will require the least changing.
Providing the plans of the railroads
are found practical they will be grad
ualIy worked out. This will take
months, it is pointed out But the ulti-
mate will be, according to all indica-
lions today, that trainmen's pay checks
will be only a little larger than now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-20
Claim 1t Can Fix Rates if 1t Can
Regulate Wages.
Railroads to Seek Reimburse
ments at Extra Session.
BEGIN R. R. INVESTIGATION
Commission Created by Adam
son Law Can Act Now.
To Weigh Big 1915 Profits
Against Larger Payroll.

Washington, March 20.-Congress,
at the coming extra session, will be
asked to pass n law granting increased
freight and passenger rates to the
railroads to reimburse them for in
creased wages they will be compelled
to pay under the Adamson 8-hOur law
prominent railroad heads and officials
of the Interstate Commerce commits
sion told the United Press today.
Since the supreme court has de-
cided that congress has the plenary
power to fix wages for the trainmen,
then applying the same rule, it has
the right to legislate railroad rates"
prominent government official said.
The fact that congress can dispose
of the increased rate problem in d
more speedy and satisfactory manner
than the interstate commerce commits
matter will be put up to congress.
Commission Gathers Data.
The eight-hour commission created
by the Adamson act to investigate the
effect of the eight-hour law on the
railroads is pOwerless to grant in
creased rates. The only power this
commission has is to determine how
much the railroads will have to pay
out in increased wages and the gem
eral effect that it will have on the
roads.
This commission, consisting of Gen.
b
Edgar Clark, the latter a member of
the interstate commerce commission,
has been actively at work since the
first of January when the Adamson
law became effective, but as operation
of the law was interfered with as re-
suit of the injunction the commission
was not able to gather such informa-
ton regarding the effect of the law.
Now, they have laid their plans so that
they will be able to begin work at
once.
Their preliminary plans have been
mapped out so they will be ready to
submit information at the recovering
of congress if called upon to do So
Profits Increased 200 Million
Des Moines Ia, March 20.-'The
granting of an eight-hour day to the
railway employees will result in a move
by the railroads within the next
thirty days to secure a general ad-
vance in freight rates" said Clifford
Thorne, former chairman of the Iowa
state railroad commission today. THE
public should reserve their decision on
this matter The tendency of the av-
erage person will be to say give them
an advance. 1t is costing them more
for operation
But the public should remember
that last year the gross profits of the
railroads was 100000 a day, or a
total of S3,OO0,000,O00. The net profit
was $2OO,O0O,OO0 more in 1916 than
anv DreViOuS wear"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-20
OPEN Way FOR 4
WOMEN TO join
The u. S. NAVY
Secretary Daniels Announces
Plan for Enlisting Them.
No, Maude, You Can't Train for
Expert Gunner.
TO EMPLOY Them IN OFFICES
But Training Camp Qualifica-
ton Is To Be Recognized.
Difficulty in Obtaining Men
Clerks Thus Overcome.
No, Maude, You Can't Train for
Expert Gunner.
TO EMPLOY THEM IN OFFICES
But Training Camp Qualifica-
ton Is To Be Recognized.

Washington, March 20.-Secretary
Daniels today ordered naval COM
mandants at shore stations and all re-
cruiting offices to be prepared to en-
list women in actual naval service, in
case of an emergency. While it is not
intended to place women aboard ships,
they may be utilized for shore duty in
connection with coast defense work.
The judge advocate general has
ruled that women can be enlisted un-
der the laws regulating recruiting
Grades corresponding to the Yeoman
class will be given to those quahfy-
ing as stenographers, clerks, typists,
or similar positions. Training in
camps a number of which have been
organized under the auspices of the
Navy league also will be recognized by
navy officials as a factor in choosing
the women recruits. Another grade
of work for which they may be de-
signated is that of radio telegraphy
and other combination divisions.
Difficulty of obtaining men steno-
graphers and clerks for the navy from
among the regular enlisted personnel
caused the question of women's en-
pIoyrnent to be taken up.
BY filling the positions on shore
with women, the department expects
in time of emergency to use the men
for fleet service and sea duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-20
HOLD UP FREIGHT
Bandit Gang Captures Crews
and LOOts Many Cars.
Like Robbery i'm Same Vicinity
Year Ago of $4,000 Silk.

Buffalo, N. Y. March 20.-Armed
bandits early today held up a west
bound New York Central fast freight
at Athol Springs, % miles from here.
drove the crew away at the point of
shotguns and looted the cars.
The freight train was out of Buffa-
10. bound for st. Louis, Mo. Three of
the robbers appeared at the caboose
and covered the crew. The trainmen
filed out and were led down the track
by one of the robbers. The engine
was detached from the train. The
trainmaster's officers here reported
that no estimate of the amount of
merchandise stolen had been obtained.
The train later was reported on its way
west.
About year ago a similar holdup
was staged in western style near
Niagara Falls. AT that time $4,000
worth of silks was stolen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-20
ORDER SUB CHASERS
Build at New Orleans, so at New
York and 400 in AL

Washington, March 20.-The New
Orleans navy yard was today ordered
to build at once four submarine
chasers. The New York yard yester-
day was ordered to build sixty
The department has called upon all
navy yards fitted to undertake small
boat construction. to submit estimates
as to the number of submarine chasers
they can turn out quickly.
Bremerton, Mare Island, Ports
mouth, Boston, Charleston and other
yards probably will be designated to
construction of chasers, to the full eX-
tent of their capacity. 1t is possible
that the construction of the $50 or
200 chasers may be provided for in
this way in addition to 200 or more
to be ordered tomorrow from private
builders. The chasers are designed to
do 80 knots an hour and will be
equipped with triple propellers and a
fuel capacity for long cruising radius.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-20
LOOK FOR SHOWERS!
Spring in All Her Glory and Wetness
Promised by MFR. Flora.

One of the predicted showers hit
Topeka at 1850 this afternoon. Only
a sprinkle, but a real spring shower
The rest will be heavier and just about
as warm, according to Mr.. Flora. To-
morrow morning Topekans will wake
and will see spring as scheduled by
the calendar. 1t may look different
and it may not. Mr.. Flora predicts
no great change. The wind was blow
ing at twelve miles an hour this aft
ernoon at 2 o'clock and will remain
fairly steady all night and tomorrow
The temperature averaged just nor
NAL for the day.
Showers It's really spring, For the
first time this year Meteorologist Flora
spoke of Showers Once or twice
he said rain" but not showers
Wichita had a slow spring shower
Monday night but no other points in
Kansas have reported such blessings
in the last twenty-four hours. The
forecast, as offered by Flora, this
morning. was unsettled weather with
probable showers tonight or Wednes-
day. no marked change in tempera-
ture.
The shippers forecast for the sec
ond time this year reads to protect
36hour shipments against more than
freezing temperature in all directions
The lowest temperature Monday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-20
NavieS of 3 Nations to Main
tain CrOsS-AtIantic Route.
United States Speeds Up Build
ing of U-BOat ChaserS.
TO CONFISCATE ARMS PLANTS
Consider Mobilization of En-
tire American Army.
Navy Undertakes to Add $1,000
Men at Once.

Washington, March 2O.-The United
States. Great Britain and France will
join in guarding the transatlantic ship
lanes against German U-boats. if
present government plans materialiZe.
The administration expected to be-
gin today the work of informal ne
gotiating with these nations. This
probably will be undertaken thru the
state department and the British and
French embassies here.
With it's proposed big fleet of pa
troll and chaser boats, plus larger navy
vessels the United States will be in a
position to offer protection to COM
merce off the American coast while
Great Britain and France will be eX-
pected to reciprocate in the barred
zone.
Fear a U-BOat Attack.
Navy men believe that the subma-
rine menace may be brought directly
home; that feats such as the U-53
performed off Nantucket last summer
will be repeated.
Navy and army departments are
buZzing with preparations The navy
bears the brunt of the work but I'M
der the surface the army has shaped
its plans whereby it can call out the
national guard anew and also provide
sufficient officers for the training of a
half million men.
The New York navy yard began
work today on forty submarine chas-
ers. hastily ordered. while tomorrow
bids will be opened for 200 or more
10 foot speed boats, available for
coast patrols and submarine chasers.
Nothing to Stand in Way.
Nothing will be permitted to stand
in the way OF fastening navy pre-
paredness The eight-hour law has
been cast aside and if communicating
is needed it will be undertaken.
Mobilization of the Atlantic fleet
and of the naval militia has been con-
sidered for Two weeks or more and it
may be necessary to accomplish this
before long.
The tensenes- of international af-
fairs has spurred both army and navy
recruiting.
The navy now has $4,000 men, tho
1t still must raise about 81 900 more.
Early graduation of two Annapolis
classes will provide officers for the I'M
trained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-20
THREATEN KAISER
Enfranchisement of Prussia
Demanded i'm the Reichstag.
Socialist Member Pictures Dis
aster Unless Emperor Acts.

Berlin, March 20.-Philipp Cheide-
man, Socialist leader in the reichstag,
says in the Socialist newspaper Voer-
waerts:
'It does not require many words to
explain why almost the whole world is
arraigned against us. The answer is
given quickly. The whole world sees
among cur enemies more or less de-
veloped forms of democracy, and in
US it sees only Prussians.
I'VE have always answered by re-
ferring to the absolutism of Russia,
but now czarism has gone and the
emperors successor is to accept the
throne only if the representatives of
the people agree. These representa-
tives are TO be elected on the basis OF
universal. equal, direct and secret suf-
frage.
I'm Asia the empire of the man
darinS opposed to every reform. They
desired an emperor with absolute pow
er, as long as he did their will and
thereby undermined the monarchy and
laid the foundation of a republic. In
the European central empire similar
spirits seek to build similar Chinese
walls and hinder every reform. The
clock shows five minutes to twelve.
They imagine they hold up the time
when they move back the hands to
eleven.
Russia Waited Too Long.
.'Why does the chancellor shrink
back now from unconditional neces-
lsity? Always the hesitator, the pro-
crastinator, Bethmann-Hollweg wants
to begin TO cure Prussia after the war
Russia also promised all reforms after
the war, but the war lasted too long
for the Russians. Why postpone till
tomorrow what is absolutely necessary
today, what even the king himself
declared years ago was one of the
most urgent matters of the business
of the state. Now is the time for
decisive action. The difficulties which
might arise if the government adopts
the reichstag system of elections for
Prussian elections are as a feather
weight compared with the difficulties
which will come if it does not do this.
The chancellor should not delay one
day The Prussian people, as well as
the other German states. will stand at
his side if he acts decisively."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-20
BRING WAR HERE
Effects of Break With Germany
To Be Felt in Topeka.
State Executive Council Ar
ranges for Protection.
WILL GUARD ALL BUILDINGS
Soldier Patrol to Prevent Bod
lily Harm to Officials.
Additional Guard to Keep Eyes
on State House.
WILL GUARD ALL BUILDINGS

With the prospect for open hostil-
probable that the state executive coun-
Gil will arrange for additional pro-
lection for all state property. The
attorney general. and will probably re-
ceive the sanction of the executive
council before the end of the week.
Several million dollars worth of
state property in Topeka is practically
unguarded. In event of actual war
fare. state officials fear that dangers
to public property would be greatly
multiplied. 1t is to patrol and protect
this property that the state officials
may direct the placing of special
guards especially at the state house
and probably at other state buildings.
No intimations have been received
indicating possible dangers. Yet there
is a decided tendency not to take
chances. Not only Is the state prop
erty endangered in event of war, but
lives of public officials are endangered
should efforts be made to destroy pub
lie buildings in this country
Patrol State House.
Il believe the state should take
steps to safeguard it's property" Cen
eral Brewster told Charles Sessions.
opinion extra guards should be as
signed to patrol the state house 1t is
a safeguard that should be taken if,
view of present international condi-
tons"
In event an extra guard is ordered
to protect state property, it is quit.
probable that Charles 1. Martin, adju-
tant general may be asked to assign
members of the Kansas National
Guards
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-20
TO TEST new LAW
COnstitutiOnality of City Man.
ager Act Attacked in Wichita.
Mandamus Proceedings Filed in
the Supreme Court Today.

Suit was filed in the state supreme
court today to test the constitutional
ity of the new city manager law. The
action directly affects the city man
ager program at Wichita Mandamus
proceedings filed before the court will
decide the validity of the 1917 enact
ment sometime next week.
,. NJ. Brewster. as attorney general
today loaned the name of the state
to a suit which will determine the
cOnstitutionality of the reform act
The law is being tested on mandamus
proceedings directed against Mayor
Bentley, members of the city commits
sion and the city clerk of Wichita An
order from the court is sought to COM
pei the printing of the election bal
lots in Wichita without respect for
the city manager measure.
The Alleged Flaws.
1t is alleged in proceedings prepar-
ed by Chester I. Long. former United
States senator, that the law is uncon-
stitutional for several reasons First
the petition alleges that the law will
not hold water because it does not
specifically establish a salary or re-
Enumeration for the city manager or
provide a restriction as to the amount
w ich the supposed expert may be
paid. Second, it is charged that dis
elimination is provided in the law in
that certain cities may adopt it's pro-
visions within fifteen days while other
cities are allowed sixty days in which
to consider the reform.
Following the filing of the suit the
supreme court made the writ return
able Tuesday, March 81. A special
opinion will probably be written in the
case and a decision rendered in time
10 meet spring election emergencies
Wichita, Eldorado and several other
Kansas towns have adopted provi-
sions of the city manager law, enact
ed by the 1917 legislature
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-20
SHERL OCK HOL MES FINDS
FLAPPERS' TOO NUMEROUS

London, March 2o.-A Conan
Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes,
has convinced London that there
are too many f1appers on the streets
for the entertainment of soldiers
and he has engineered the estab-
Iishment of a mum Der of Bring
Your-Girl'- clubs where the soldiers
and their f1appers can go and have
a good time.
Lady Betty Balfour conceived
the plan and a number of clubs
have been organized. Lady En-
NETT was first to respond. equipping
two club houses. Each has a girls
club room, a mems smoking room,
a billiard room and two recreation
rooms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-20

night was So At o'clock this morn
ing the mercury registered 46 and
will probably go to SO before evening.
Tomorrow will be practically a dupli-
cate of today, an east wind, clouds
and showers
The only cold weather reported in
United States is in the north, around
St, Paul, where they have 32-inch
snow and Is degree weather. Other
sections of the country are enjoying
the same weather as Topeka has had
for the last two days.
The lowest temperature on record
for this date is in 1906, and the
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