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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23
GERMANTOWN
THE NEW ADDITION
TO PELHAM COURT
is o = Il "

PELHAM COURT was not built TO make an
appeal to every one-but to- you who demand
the best and are accustomed to receive it-at
a price which. considering what you do de-
mand and receive. is moderate-it Will make
a strong. compelling appeal
PELHAM COURT is located at Carpenters
Station, Germantown, just OFT beautiful Lin.
coin Drive, on the Pennsylvania Railroad 80
or so trains day; surely transportation
enough for any one.
suites Of rooms and bath to O rooms
ments. Prices are from $50 UP.
PELHAM COURT is quiet. perfect
APARTMENT HOTEL and located In an ahso-
lutely ideal and exclusive suburban location:
In word, you may come to PELHAM
COURT and find a perfect suburban location.
with transportation unexcelled. an Ideally con-
structed building. quiet, dignihed. elegant You
may select an apartment OF the size TO suit
your individual needs; you VIII fnd all your
housekeeping problems solved and taken care
of for you absolutely without enort on your
part: you will find table OF the utmost ex-
celence at a most moderate price, and the
same courtesy. service and attention Is uni
form throughout the entire establishment.
For full Information, ARRANGEMENTS for In
spection and reservations. call phone or
"''N NORMAN s. SHERWOOD co.
SPRUCE ss7l RACE 8O25
Or his Representative on the premises at
Pelham Court
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23
,rELP wANTED-FEMALE


= OPERATING
r-lvork near your home in pleasant and
'x.sithful surroundings, with excellent
ncSdrtunties for rapid advancement.
vi Tbere are twenty-eight Bell Central
ofsoes in Philadelphia: probably there
* nne within n few blocks from your
S.ws' Unusual opportunities for earn
Sst Intelligent young women between is
md "a years of age.
n Nav employees are paid while learning
'Snd are readily advanced.
4 lpiea "a mt dining rooms, where the best
N food is sold at cost. In every Cen
tfal office.
+ comfortable sitting rooms for reading
7 and relaxation when on duty.
Good opportunity for senior and su-
!: :psrvising positions.
Apply at 406 Market street daily,
Sxcs spt Sunday. $50 a. m. to y. m
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-12

"The school Fairgrounds of Chi
cago are among the best in the
world" said Max Loeb, land to close
them on April I, as will be necessary
unless we meet the present emer-
gency, would be a calamity"
cit will be May Is before any pub
lie funds will be available for play
grounds even if the legislation we
ask for is granted. Between now
and that date some other way must
be found to finance the playground
if they are to be opened for the boys
and girls of Chicago"
It is estimated at least 500 a
month for each of the 60 Fairgrounds
will be required during the siX-weeks'
period in which no public fund is
available.
Mrs. VIM. S. HeffeTan, president Of
the Parent-TeacheTs' ass'ns Of Chi,
cago, today sent letters to 81
branches explaining the situation.
She points out to them that only
two courses are open. Either mo-
ney must be raised by private sub
scriptions, or the Fairgrounds will
be closed up, junked, and nothing
doing.
Ralph Otis, trustee, A. R. Shannon,
attorney, and Lewis E. Larsen, sec
rotary of the school board, will go to
Springfield tomorrow and urge
amendment of the JUL law.
MERRIAM CUTS FETZER LEAD
The lead of VIM. R. Fetzer, Lun-~
din-SnOw candidate for Republican
nomination for alderman of the 7th
ward, over Aid. c. E. Merriam was
cut down to one vote this morning
with six precincts yet to be recount
ed. There are at the present time 43
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-12

~. S. NAVY MEN SERVE GUNS ON
MERCHANT SHIPS
Washington, March II. - An
armed guard" for the protection of
vessels and lives of persons aboard
will be placed on all American mer-
chant ships sailing through Ger
many's barred area, the state depart
ment today notified all foreign diploz-
mats in this city.
The armed guard" will be Amer
lean navy gunners.
The official statement shows, too,
that it is the intention of the govern
ment to arm not only passenger
steamers, but also to provide guns
and navy gUnners for mUnition ships.
The statement to the foreign diplo-
mats cleared up definitely the ques-
ton of whether navy gunners would
be used.
The state department holds that
the presence of these men aboard
will not give the vessels the status of
warships.
The vessel becomes a warshiE only
when used definitely for that pur-
pose, the department rules.
The following statement was pre-
scented to- the foreign diplomats 'for
their information:
'In view of the announcement of
the Imperial German government on
Jan. 81, 1917, that all ships, those of
neutrals included, met within certain
zones. of the high seas, would be
sunk without any precautions being
taken for the safety of the persons
on board and without the exercise
of visit and search, the government
of the United States has determined
to place upon all American merchant
vessels sailing through the barred
areas an armed guard for the pro-
lection of the vessels and the lives
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-12

Philadelphia. - After having cut
four telegraph wires at Bridesburg
station, Gripping telegraphic com
munication of Pennsylvania railroad
between here and Trenton, N. J.,
man who said he was a German
sailor was arrested
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-12

Observation-Disclosures found to
have been smuggled into League
island, government naval station.
Three arrests.
Washington. - Supreme court de-
cisiOn in Adamson 8-hoUr law case
again failed to materialize today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
LOCAL LIVE WIRES RUSHING DATA TO
MILITARY LOCATING COMMISSION in
HOPE OF LANDING BIG CANTONMENT

perlntendent Wadsworth Of the street
railway. Both have taken the matter
up with their respective companies and
expect to learn soon just to what ex-
tent the owners are willing to go to
meet the demands.
The various committee appointed at
last nights meeting went into confer.
ence at teh Elks club rooms this morn
ing and are working out in every detail
a brief that will be submitted to the
army men by committee Of Chickasha
men, leaving here tonight for San An
tonic. Engineer Colby is today prepar-
ing a complete detail map Of the tract
Of land, showing elevations, timber
creeks, etc That the tract is ideal for
the purpose is the belief Of everyone
who has given 1t consideration It it
bounded on practically three sides by
railroads. Starting from Chickasha.
the Rock Island to Lindsay would form
one side while the Santa Fe to Middle
burg and Blanchard would form two
other sides. These roads, it was point
ed out would greatly add to the trans
portation facilities for bringing in ma.
terials and men
The cantonment, as outlined would
be about six miles from Chickasha and
the ground to the east and northeast
would prove an ideal range for target
practice, both for rifle and artillery. A
final decision is to be made by the ar
my men within the next few days and
work will begin on the two sites select
ed some time in October Chickasha Is
in competition with Oklahoma City
and Ardmore. in Oklahoma, and with
three or four cities in Texas
Committee Appointed.
The committee appointed to present
the brief, setting forth Chickasha's 8
claims to the army officers at Fort Sam
Houston, is as follows: Ber r. John
son, Alger Melton, e E. Colby and r.
w Murray This committee VIII leave
tonight Or in the morning for San An
tonic.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Record Attendance at
O.C.W. for First Week

now gotten into full swing and classes
are being heard regularly AT chapel
exercises yesterday, supt r Fl Wilson
was present and made talk that was
well received by the student body He
referred to the successful school year
of l9l6-17 and congratulated the facul-
ty and president upon the record for at
tendance already established and upon
the outlook for an even greater success
this year
With the appointment Of Miss
Thompson Of Smith college 10 fill the
place in tho domestic science depart
ment left vacant by the marriage Of
Miss Norman, the faculty is now com
plete A very pleasant event, the first
social feature Of the season, was the
reception and picnic rendered the new
members Of the faculty BY the former
members. the event being staged at
Shanoan Springs
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Chickasha Has Good Chance in Opinion
Of Those Who Conferred With
Military LOmmisSisn
REQUIREMENTS CAN
ALL Be MET, BELIEF
Numerous Committees Today Assemble
Data Which Must Be Submitted to
Officers by Monday

TO complete and put into immediate
execution tentative plans for presenting
to army officials Chickasha's claims to
the big army camp. was the purpose OF
a meeting Of representative business
and professional men at the Citizens
National bank last night AT the meet
ing, the Chickasha men who conferred
with army officers at Ringgold and
Wichita isaHs, submitted thei4 report
and outlined the requirements Of the
government IN connection with the
camp.
Without exception, members of the
committee were enthusiastic over the
chances of Chickasha to land the big
camp. After going over carefully the
requirements Of the government, it
was evident that Chickasha can meet
those requirements in every detail. In
fact, according to R. w. Murray, the
greatest objection offered by the army
men to the Chickasha proposition, is
the proximity Of this site to the now
established camp near Ft. Sill
Col Mcfarland, Maj. Lewis and Caut.
Patten, attached to the staff of Maj
General Ruckman formed the army
commission that the Chickasha men
conferred with Upon their recommen-
dation will largely depend the final
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
location Of lho site

location of Che site.
r. w. Murray acting chairman Of
the meeting last night, impressed the
great need for haste in the submitting
Of Chickashas claims to the camp. 1t
developed that all reports must be in
tue hands Of the army officers at Fort
Sam Houston by Monday The chief
features that must be covered in tho
brief submitted to the army men are;
Chickashas ability to furnish tract
Of land embracing practically 225,OOO
acres and which must not be crossed
by any railroad or other public utility.
This tract viii be about twenty miles
square and VIII be purchased by the
government. In addition to this the
government wants to know the faeili-
ties Of Chickasha for furnishing trans
portation to the camp site, light and
water for the camp, telephones. amuse-
ments to be found in Chickasha,
CnuIcueS, ounudy 5CuoOlSi iADi al ASo' w
ucaiional institutions. etc.
It is the belief that Chickasha can
answer to the satisfaction Of the army
officers every question. In order to do
SO m the most comprehensive manner
and at the same time make such an
swers, in word, official, committees
we're appointed to investigate and make
complete report on each division.
1t was shown that the camp would
consume about 100000 gallons Of wa
ter a day and would require about 800
kilowatts Of electricity At this time
Chickasha's pumping station will pro
duce less than the amount required for
the camp. but the source of the water
supply would furnish many times more
than the amount Of water required and
it would simply be a question of Install
ing the necessary pumps, according to
Water superintendent Scrimager.
That the light and transportation
would do all in their power
to meet the requirements was evident
from the statements Of + D. Schaffcr
manager Of the light company, and Su-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Congress Will Not Force Probe Into
BernslOrf Revelation II Il Conflicts
With Executive Plans
By unILed LICE

BY United f-fcss
Washington. Sept. 92-The accept
ance of Germany and Austria of the
peace proffer of Pope Benedict has fail
ed to swerve the American govern
ment's determination to make no peace
proffer with kaiserism. Government
authorities declare that war prepara-
tions and the struggle itself viii con-
tinue despite the Teutonic replies.
International experts believe that the
replies Of Grmany and Austria will for
a time again solidiiy the people behind
the government.
Their acceptance, however will tend
to reinforce the pacifists and cutters
in the allied countries in their demands
for peace and may cause trouble in
Russia
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

BUILDING
$l4,5OO
J. A. Doughty Buys Properly Occupied
by CIayCOmb & Anderson; Other
Large Transactions

For the first time in several mouths
an important realty deal involving pro-
perty in the business district is an
nounced. This is the sale through Ma
jor Brothers Of the Dick Mckay two
story brick business house on Chicka-
sha avenue occupied by Claycomb &
Anderson, furniture dealers and under
takers.
The property consisted of two sto-
ries and a full basement and was pur-
chased by J. A. Doughty for sll5O0 as
an investment.
other Deals.
That there is steady movement in
the real estate field is evidenced by
continued sales that are being record
ed. E. j Hubbard of Temple Tex. has
just bought an so acres tract of land.
seven mieis west Of Chickasha The
consideration was 100000. and the
tract is said to be one of the choicest
in Grady county. The land, it is UNI
derstood will soon be seeded in alfalfa.
w S Buchanan has just purchased a
half block, located at the corner OF
Twelfth and Missouri avenue. 1t was
formerly owned by Dr. C b. Clark Of
Ogden. Iowa. This consideration was
81 10000
The home Of Mrs W. W Morris. Elev-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Teddy Interested in War
Not Peace and Tells Public
His Opinion of Lafollette
Colonel Roosevelt Says President Has
Already Settled Americas Altitude
on POpe's Peace Proposals
BY United Press

BY United Press.
Kansas City MO. Sept % Twenty
thousand persons and sousas 2OO-plece
naval band joined IN honorlng Ameri-
cas- greatest private citizen when The
odore Roosevelt arrived this morning
opening "Old Glory week
Il am interested in war, not peace
declared the former president address.
ing his large audience
"The president has already settled
Americas attitude on the pope's poacc
proposals" was his commout on tho
German peace notv replies.
Roosevelt uttered fresh maledictions
upon the head Of Senator LaFollette-
lie Will start his work Of writing for
the Kansas city Star today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Chester Westfan Lands
Good Job at State Capital

several years, Mr. Westfall has been a
member Of the staff OF the Daily Ex-
press lie has also worked on the Ok
lahoman and other papers, having ar
rived as thoroughly experienced
newspaperman Mr. Westfall Is a grad.
uats OF the Oklahoma university where
for several years he was connected
with the paper published by the depart
ment of journalism During the SUM
mer he was connected with the public
ity department Of the State Council Of
Defense. He will assume his new du.
ties on October L.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
U. S. AMBASSADOR CUT OFF
FROM ALL COMMUNICATION

American Ambassador David r Fran
els al petrograd There lpave been no
arrivals here from 2ugsia for several
days Ordinarily The port II filled with
travellers going to and coming from
Russia.
The removal Of General kornllofl 20
the municipal prison at Pctrograd has
been decided upon
That Teutonic troops have again
started defensive III the Riga district
before which the Russians are retreat
ing was The official Russian statement
today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
State superintendent R. H. Wilson Ad-
dresses Chapel and Lauds Strides
Made by College

With the first week Of this years
session just closed at the o. c. W, a
record for attendance has already been
broken and as President Austin ex-
pressed it. the school is away TO a good
start con high
AT the close Of the first week last
year, the enrolment showed a total OF
295 At this time the enrolment shows
$40 and it is expected that this num-
Der will be materially increased as the
weeks 90 by
The first few days Of organization
and classification have been complet-
ed the serious work of the year has
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

mhu wish him luck in his new work.
private e X Bradford is in Ft. Sill
today where he went to deliver Rich
ard H. Butler, who deserted from the
18th cavalry in Eagle Pass last Janua-
ry. Butler came in and gave himself
Up
Reeent orders from the department
state that enlistments will be received
Tor the quartermaster department for
service at Ft. Sill Also, enlistments
OF negroes will be received for service
as stevedores. These men will proba-
bly, he sent to Baltimore. Married men
sill be accepted in this branch Of the
service
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Ran1ey Scours Country for
Manual Training Teacher

Superintendent William f. Ramey Of
the Chickasha public schools is scour-
ing the country for two manual train
ing teachers but after weeks of work
has been unable to supply the vacan-
eies now existing in the public schools
here In the course Of his search he
has found that the University Of Chi
oago has received over l,0OO applica-
tions for men to fill that position in
Various parts of the country, and not
man to recommend or send
THE war is responsible for this
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
AVIATOR KILLED

BY United Press.
Mount Clemens, Micn- Sept 22.-
Wilbur d. Mong. a student aviator was
killed today and his machine buried in
the earth when he fell 1900 feet in a
trial flight
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

scarcity Of these manual training
teachers Most of them have either en-
listed or are subject to draft and like.
ly to be called in the first or second
quotas. For a week have sought ev-
erywhere for men to fill the vacancies
at the senior and junior high schools,
but neither the teachers agencies
throughout the country nor High
School Inspector Parsons has been able
to help US out, There is not a man to
be had in the states of oklahoma Mis-
souri,, Kansas, Missouri or Texas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
COUNTRY HOME ROBBED

Deputy Sheriff Bob castoman left
today to investigate tho burglary Of the
home of Joe Novatny, three miles north
Of Chickasha, which was relieved Of
none yand iewelry Novatny saw two
men leave the house on foot just be-
fore the discovery OF the crime,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
FINE PROGRESS IN
REVIVAL AT POCASSET

For the past week Rev C. S. Walker
has been assisting the pastor Of the
Methodist church at Pocasset in a re-
vival He has been preaching some
strong gospel sermons and the people
have been showing their appreciation
By giving him a full house every night
The interest i'm the meeting has far
exceeded the expectation Of any one,
for large numbers have been in attend
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Chickasha Man After Leaving State Unl-
versily Becomes Secretary 10
Gov. Williams

The appointment OF Chester Westfall
TO the position of secretary to Gov. VII
liams, has been received with great
deal Of pleasure by his many friends in
this city. and it is the unanimous opin-
ion that both Gov Williams and Mr.
Westfall should receive congratula-
tions. From time to time for the past
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Embassy Heavily Guarded While Russian
Troops Flee in Face Of German
0GensiVe in Riga

BY United Press
Stockholm, Sept 22 The American
embassy at Petrograd was under guard
OF large detachment OF Russian
troops last week and for the past two
days the American legation here has
been unable TO communicate with
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Charles H. Simpson Heir
to Part of Fathers Estate

tended search to locate her brother
Charles II Simpson, who has been
missing for many years.
The missing mans father died near
Purcell Okla, last November and Mrs
Mcdonald is anxious to locate her
brother Sc that he might share the es-
tate left by his father Mr.. Simpson
was last heard Of in Chickasha
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Washington Gels Exhibition Of War Flying
When AyiaiOrs Skim Along from
Newport News TO Capital
ey Uniteo Press

By United Press
Washington, Sept 22 Navy depart
ment officials regard the submarine sit
uation as being highly satisfactory The
percentage Of destroyed ships is small
or at present than was lost month
ago
SHIPS Of all the allied and neutral
nations are being conveyed by battle
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

ance from the entire community and
good crowds have been coming regu.
larly from Chickashd. On last Wednes-
day night Rev R. L. Owenbey and
family were out to hear Mr.. Walker
On next Saturday night and Sunday
morning the Grady County Singing con
vention will be in session at the Meth
odist church. and those in charge have
given these dates to the singers. How
ever. Rev Walker will preach again
Sunday night and throughout the week,
closing on fifth Sunday night Sept 30.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
BY United Psess.

HY WWITtW FfNHH'
London Sept % Powerful German
attacks succeeded In penetrating Gen
eral Haig's new positions in the Yprcs
sector east Of ST. Julien, according to
theofficial report today
British local attacks, however were
successful in ousting Teuton forces
from their desperately won positions.
Every inch of the newly won trench
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
prohc Not cerlaIn.

BY United Press.
Washington, Sept 20 A congress
sional investigation Of the Bernstorff
revelations will depend upon President
Wilson The leaders in both houses
are eager for the probe. Neither house,
however, desires to take action that
will hamper the state and justice de-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

Naval Works Bombed.
BY United Press
London Sept 22.-Ships constituting
the Belgian coast patrol bombed the
enemy naval works with satisfactory
results, the admiralty announced to.
day 'fhtee German seapIancs were
hrought down.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
swEpEs EEK RELIEF

BY United Press
New York. Sept 22.-Two high swed-
ish euvoys arrived today seeking lem
iency in the matter Of Americas food
embargo They go directly to wash
ington.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
"Fsir Play Involved.

"Fair Play Involved.
BY United Press
Washington, Sept 22.-Definite evil
dence that Count Won Bernstorff paid
a large sum Of money to certain publi-
cations is in the hands of Senator King
OF Utah Senator King told the senate
today that he has Photographic copies
Of checks and receipts for money paid
to the Fair Play Publishing company,
Of which Marcus Barun is editor SEN
ator King today suggested that the sem
ate take whatever action is necessary.
He shows that moneys we're paid rang.
ing from $500 to $4,000.
The Fair Play is pacifist organ and
Is believed to be the leader of the or
gAnization mentioned by Bcrnatorff as
a possible factor in influencing con
gress
Secretary Lansing this afternoon in-
formed the house foreign affairs com
nittce chat ali Investigation Of the
Bernstorff revelations will be unneces-
sary.