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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-11
NEARLY A THOUSAND DEATHS.

Heat in New York Week Ago Caused
955 Deaths.
ASSOCIATED Press)
New York, August 11--Deaths
caused by the heat wave Of a week ago
were estimated at nine hundred and
fifty five by the weekly bulletin Of the
Department Of Health. ri
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-11
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
rw YORK COTTON OIL MARKET
THE WEATHER

Mississippi-Probably local thunder
showers tonight and Sunday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-11
NEW YORK MARX ET.

NEW yUhA MA NE Ell.
Prev.
Open High Low Close Close
Oct. 25 SO 1856 2497 25.02 25 SO
Dec Is 30 25 33 "a rs "a n 1884
J an Is 26 1928 2475 24.78 rs 80
Closed 81 off. .
New York Spots 26 50-40 off.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-11
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Close Prev Close
WHEAT-Sept .....,... Is 2.lS
... ............ LA 7-8 Lis l z
OATS Dec. ........ ...... So 5S ia
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-11

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
DARING HOLD-UP ON
CENTRAL STREET

A daring holdup was committed in
sight Of the court house Saturday
night bya local negress. A white man
was on his way to the court house
when the woman approached and, ac-
cording to the prosecuting witness,
overpowered him and dived into his
coat pocket and took $50 in bills be-
fore he could resist. He gave chase
but after run Of several blocks the
woman eluded him and he reported the
case to the police. A watch was kept
along the avenues to negro town and
Sammy Dwyer finally spied the wom-
an working back that way. She ran
and led the chase for five blocks be-
fore finally overtaken. The woman be-
ing large Of stature while the victim
was small man. he could not cope
with her
Judge Coffman turned the woman
over to the county and she was sent
to Jail pending an Investigation. The
woman was positively identified.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
Oil Now Stands in Well 10 Depth Of Fifty
Feet; Drilling Halted 10 Put
IN Casing

According to information brought
from the field yesterday by G. NJ
Langston, president Of the company
the Langston Oil and Gas company,
drilling on the John Milwee farm in
the extreme southern part Of Grady
county, struck the oil sand Saturday
night at depth of 1875 feet
coll is now standing in the well to
the depth Of 50 feet" said Mr. Langs
ton this morning just before leaving
again for the field. 1--WE struck oul
first showing Of oil at 114O feet about
two weeks ago and now we have n'
doubt that oil in paying quantities hai
been found
The drill merely penetrated the sane
Saturday night, Mr.. Langston said
After casing. drilling will be recumed
probably today, and it is expected tina
the well will be completed at once.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
LOCAL MEN
WILL HAVE
BIG FEED
What May Be Final Banquet Of Mems
Dinner Club Will Be Given
Tomorrow Night

What may be the last banquet Civ
en- by the Mems Dinner club until next
fall will be served tomorrow night at
T o'clock at the New Chickasha hotel
at the usual price for plate, one dol
lar A most tempting menu has been
arranged and the service of Mrs
Gossett will be all that could be de
sired.
The question whether TO give a fl
nal banquet in June or to let this be
the last on account of unsettled condi
tions will be discussed and determined
at dinner tomorrow night, when large
attendance is desired.
ia. ii Shepard viii be toastmastei
on this occasion.
Tickets may be secured in the us
ual manner
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
SAM COOKS CASE
DELAYED BY TRIAL

The cases Of Sam Cook. charged
with maintaining public nuisance,
and J. c. Henry Ed Hodges, Homer
Richards and Jack Glover, charged
with running a gambling game. came
up for a preliminary hearing in Judge
Moores court today. The men were
arrested in a raid which was made by
Sheriff Bailey's men at midnight when
it was suspected that game was in
full operation. Sam Cook, the proprie-
tor Of the cigar business on she first
floor and the lessee Of the building building,
was placed under arrest and unlocked
the doors to the second floor where a
gambling hall had been fitted up. Be
fore the officers reached that part Of
the building, however, the inmates
we're in a panic and the tables were
deserted. It is alleged that the four
men who were arrested as housemen
were trying to make thei reseape with
large amount in silver
The trial Of the five gambler sus-
pect, however, had not been called up
to g o'clock owing to County Attorney
Simpson being engaged in the trial Of
the chicken cases in the district court.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
Heavy Rain Breaks Drouth in
Time to SaUe Grady Crops

terday morning and the effect is al
ready visible
Heavy rains were reported at Brad
ley. Rush Springs. verden, Dutton,
Minco and other points where the
drought had begun to make headway.
Pioneer Reports.
The Pioneer Telephone company re-
ports the rainfall Saturday night to
have been general over Oklahoma as
far north as Caldwell, Kansas. South
Of waurika heavy rains were received
Iudiahoma reports a half inch. 15s
inches falling in this vicinity Satur
day
The rain last night was general over
Grady county, according to reports re
ceived by the Pioneer Telephone com
pany today, the average being aboui
the same amount as was received il
this locality.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
For oklahoma.

A good drenching rain which fell
generally over the county and proba-
bly, over the state will save both the
cotton and wheat crops Of Grady coun-
ty and will benefit all other crops to an
appreciable extent
on Saturday the outlook for Grady
county wheat was in the main almost
hopeless. Today County Agent Cooper
believes it will make half crop
throughout the county Corn was also
beginning to suffer badly, but will now
be revived.
One Of the greatest benefits which
was bestowed by the copious downfalls
Of the past forty-eight hours, in which
a total precipitation of 1.69 inches was
registered, is felt by gardens both To-
cally and throughout the county. These
were backward as a rule due to the
late season but received new life yes
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
FRANK MEYERS
TO PLEAD GUILTY
His Brother viii Fight Five Charges Of
Wholesale Chicken Theft and First
Case on Trial Today

An agreement between Frank Mey-
ers and the county was announced by
the county attorneys office today un-
der which the former agrees to plead
guilty to five charges OF chicken theft
and will leave his fate in the hands OF
Judge Linn. His brother, Walter, how
ever, win make legal fight for liberty
and the first Of the five charges against
him is being heard by jury today ii
the district court.
1t was after three o'clock this after
noon before the first case went to the
Jury.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
Draft E6gibles Sick or Who
May Leaue May Register NolU

now. However, It is pointed out that
this privilege is not to be abused.
This is a special feature Of a tele-
gram received from Governor Williams
today BY Mr.. Murray who is taking this
means Of advertising same.
All supplies were received by the
registrar today these having been
turned over by Sheriff Bailey today.
Based on twenty per cent Of the num-
ber Of people that we're registered in
Grady county the number Of eligibles
will likely be fifteen hundred.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
Measure Provides Authority for Complete
Food Survey and Prohibits Large
Storing Of FOOdsluds
GIGANTIC LOAN DRIVE
NOW in FULL SWING
Conspiracy to Oppose Selective Draft
Little Short Of Treason Declares
Federal Judge Of Dallas
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, May 21.-senator Gore
of Oklahoma, in charge Of the food leg
islation in the senate. is rushing
through only the vital features, taking
up those on which the fewest obiec-
tions are centered On the reques' Of
tho administration, the measure will IN
clude general war powers for the pres
ident to carry on the work of stimulat-
ing, conserving and distributing food
during the war.
The proposed measure provides au-
thority and makes an appropriation for
complete food survey It includes
also provision prohibiting the storing
.af large quantities Of food and means
to prevent the boarding Of foodstuffs.
The licensing Of dealers of all kinds
is another feature of the bill.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
LOCAL BOY CHARGED
WITH FORGERY

Ed Herring, local boy, was arrest
ed and jailed on Saturday afternoon
on charge Of trying to cash a forged
check. The check was executed for
the sum Of $25 and was presented at
the Oklahoma National bank, whose
officials, being suspicious as to its gem
uineness, made an Investigation.
Herring declares that he was induc-
ed 10 cash the check for w. P. Holmes
brother of ST Holmes, who was con.
yicted OH Saturday and sentenced to
five years in the penitentiary on the
charge Of assault but Holmes denied
any knowledge OF the existence Of the
check.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
u. S. TROOPS
CAPTURE
MEXNANS
American Was One Of Mexican Filibus
tering Band Which Crossed
at NOgales
By United Press.

BY United Press.
washington, May 21.--A clash be.
tween American border troops and
Mexicans was officially reported today
to the state department
Reports said a party Of filihusterers
crossed to the American side at NO
gales and were captured by soldiers
and customs officers.
George Holmes, an American, was in
cluded among those captured. Anoth-
or report told Of the firing Of house
on the Mexican side near Nogales.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
SHORTY FLETCHER GETS
SIS AND-FoR ASSAULT

shorty Fletcher had a relieved look
when Judge Linn got through with him
today and fined him s. and costs.
amounting to $40, when the little ne
gro pleaded guilty to assault for the
shooting Of the Hays woman. Il sure
am grateful" he declared as he went
into the court clerks office, for shorty
had about come to the conclusion that
there was to be a parting Of the ways
between himself and freedom
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21

Taking effect tomorrow the office
work which has been done at the mas
ter mechanics office of the Rock Is
land here will be handled at the FL
Keno office. This order affects seven
men and two women. Master Mechan-
ic G. M. Stone will remain at this
point.
The explanation of this move is that
the office force at Ell Reno is adequate
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
MISSOURI
GIVES SHARE
OF FIGHTERS
viii Furnish One Brigade Of Field Artil-
Iery for National Gurrd and Two
Infantry Regiments

BY United Press.
Kansas City, Mo, May 2i.-Missouri
will furnish one brigade Of field artii.
lery for the national guard and two reg
iments Of infantry
Twenty-Five hundred men will go TO
their training camps on August 8 il
was decided at a guard meeting here
today
The organization Of three new bat
teries in Kansas City and five III St
Louis was authorized.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
Engagement Reported Between German
and French Torpedo Boats But
Results Not Clearly Stated
NTVELLE LAUNCHES
NEW OFFENSIVE
Germans Unable 10 Resist Capture Of
Several Trenches and Lose Eight
Hundred Prisoners
BY United Press.

BY United Press
London, May 21--An engagement
between German and French torpedo
t5ats Sunday was reported today both
by the Berlin and the Paris official
statements. One French boat was
damaged but Berlin reports no damage.
Marshal Haig has broken the appar-
ent deadlock on the western front.
having assumed the offensive and reg
istered gains which seriously menace
the German lines, according to infor-
nation received today. AT Bullecourt
the successes of the British continue,
all the German counter attacks being
repulsed. Marshal Haig reports.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
Exhausted Armies will Be Shifted TO
Northeast in Proposed Attack
on PeirOgrad
WOULD SCARE RUSSIA
INTO SEPARATE PEACE
German Official Statement ADMITS Losses
on French and British Fronts
in West
~ United Press

- CAASNA ANoN
: With the British Armies Afiold, May
2-.-Marshal Won Hindenburg is shift
ing his exhausted divisions from the
western front to the northeastern bat.
tie line where they are being reformed,
preparatory to a drive on Petrograd,
accoding to the information received
by British army officials.
Meantime, the German commander
is bringing fresh divisions from the
Russian front to France. This infor-
nation is obtained from German pris-
oners. The purpose is said to scare
Russia te'o mnlinE a separate peace
and to use any gains that may be
made on the eastern front as lever
against the allies.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
py United presa.

By united PfeSh
Washington, May 2l-The presi-
deuts cabinet will soon be increased
by the creation Of three portfolios
secretary of munitions and supplies,
secretary Of transportation and secre-
tary Of food administration the
opinion expressed in official circles
here
The action Of the senate in limiting
the mowers Of the national defense
council shifted much wosk to the cab
met making the new posts impera-
tive
The Mongolia was two hundred and
fifty miles out OF port when the acci.
dent occurred but returned, meeting
destroyer, the bodies being taken
ashore. An exhaustive investigation
has been started but no cause for the
disaster has been assigned.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
Great Loan Drive.

BY United Press.
New York, May 2l-America's two
billion dollar war loan drive is in full
swing today. Reports from all parts
Of the country show that the nations
energies are being concentrated on a
tremendous effort to make the bond is
sue a winner.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
PAY OIL STRUCK AT LAWTON
WELL AT DEPTH OF 1875 FEET
r. |. Master Mechanics
Office Work Goes to El Reno

TO manage the extra work. Those af
fected by the transfer are John Nc
Claim. clerk TO the master mechanic,
Oscar Ferguson, Walter Haisey, Lay
ton Armstrong. ". Z. Tyrrell and Adler
Lamberson and Jim Bradley, who re-
Gently answered the call Of the colors-
and Misses Kate Burke and Jessie
Ruyle.
None * this force will 60 TO FL Reno.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
Probe ALLEGED Conspiracy.

BY United Press, e
Dallas, Tex, May 21,-Any conspir-
acy to oppose the selective draft law
is little short of treason, the federal
Judge charged the grand jury that was
empaneled here today. The court or
dered a sweeping investigation of
charges. Seven indictments were re-
turned at San Angelo, charging an at
tempt to oppose the selective draft
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
THE AUTO MYSTERY

The mystery of the submerged auto
mobile in the river beyond the cotton
mill was solved when, upon inyestiga-
ton, the partially visible body was
found to be an old bed and bedding
possibly left there by campers who
sought to get rid of it by throwing It
in the river, in which they only partial
ly succeeded,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
Proposes Plan
for Settlement
of Irish Fight
BY United Press.

BY United Press
London, May 21-Premier Lloyd
George revealed in the house Of com
mons today his scheme for the settle
ment Of the Irish question.
The premier proposed a conference
of all factions in the island, including
even the Sim Fein adherents. The
chairman of the conference would be
nominated by the king.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21

SHELLKILLS
z NURSES
Red Cross Recruits We're Watching Gun
Grew Practice on Mongolia
When Struck
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington May 21-Mrs Edith
Ayers, of Chicago, and Helen Burnett
Woods, Of Evanston. Ills, were killed
aboard the American steamer Mon
golia, by portion OF a bursting shell
which struck them While they were
watching the gun crew at practice, ae.
eordlng to official advices received
here today
Both Of the women were in the Red
Cross service which they iointed III
1914 and had just re.entered for active
service in Europe
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
Young Men in. Grady County Between
Draft Age Limits Will Probably
Reach 1850

The county registrar wishes to call
attention to all persons to be affected
by the recent federal registration law
that persons sick or who expect to be
absent from home precincts on June ;
may be registered by the county clerk
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
shlp contracts Lei.

BY United Press.
Washington, May 21-Contracts for
thirty-eight merchant vessels have
been executed to date by the y. s.
shipping board, it was officially an.
nounced today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
FARM JURY TO BE
ALLOWED TO GO HOME

In order to afford the farmers who
are now serving on the jury in the dis
trict court an opportunity to 80 to
their farms and take advantage Of the
recent rains, Judge Linn today order
ed a new jury and thirty citizens We're
summoned this afternoon to report for
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
Start New Offensive.

BY United Press.
Paris, May 21-General Nivelle's
troops have commenced new often
slve. Reports received today say the
French captured several German
trenches on the northern slope Of Cor
nillet, with eight hundred prisoners.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
German Report.

BY United Press.
Berlin, May 21-The French forces
gained foothold ON Mount Cornillet
and the British captured trenches
which the Germans had abandoned.
the official statement today says.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
DIRECTORS OF BUREAU
ARE CALLED TO MEET

! No quorum being present at
+ the last meeting, the old board
: OF directors Of the Commercial
+ and Farm Bureau were unable
+ to wind up their business. Jo-
+ mas Cook, president, has called
4 another meeting which will be
i held at 8 o'clock tomorrow
+ evening and it is urged that
l. both the old and the new direc-
+ tors be present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21

Mrs. Rose Day and children Of Par
sons. Kansas, are guests at the home
Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs Ed Estes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21

Mrs. George w. Petty who has
spent the past three weeks with her
father T. D. White, returned Saturday
to her home at Glenwood, New Mexico.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21
Gore Rushes Vital Points Of
Food Legislation in Senate
With General War POlOers
GOVERNMENT BUREAU FOR
CONTRRL OF COAL PRICES
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WASHINGTON May 2Deearng that the coa mime operators
charging prices from ten to several hun
dred times the production federal commits
today urged establish government bureau
the control of coal prices.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-21

You will find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-04-12

Arthur Shirley, Jackie saunders new
leading man, says he used to carry
spear in comic opera and isn't ashamed
of it.
Ben Turpin leads a choir in a Los
Angeles church Sunday mornings.
Ben, it seems, is unusual in a number
of ways.
An insurance policy for 100000 has
been virtually issued to Robert War
wick.
Marguerite Clayton is an accomplish
ed pianist. she studied music in Vi
emma.
Sydney Ainsworth has a brother fight
ing in the great European war
Henry r WoItbal1 has decided
aversion to letVr writing lie uses
the telegraph Whenever possible
Cleo Madison married Don Peake,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-04-12
Watch to FORECAST Peace.

Sydney Ainsworth has a watch he
purchased in Switzerland before the
great European war. 1t stopped the
day Austria declared war on Servia
and hasn't run since. Mr. Ainsworth
is superstitious about that watch. lie
believes it will start running again the
day peace is declared That is why he
hasn't sent it to a jeweler to be re-
paired.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-04-12
MOTION PICTURE NOTES.

Marin Sais is a large landholder in
the state Of Utah, and her ranch near
the town Of Lund is the joy and pride
Of her life.
Kathleen Clifford is one of the clev-
crest MAZE iuuo -uoJar4 on .Ja stage,
ana at that She weighs only eisity-fiyc
pounds.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-04-12

ana sIr WAS I-UV--1l I'll Ine s'"-
screen as Lulu Bailey.
Edith Storey used special train
from Los Angeles to Oakland, Cal, re
rently in order to appear at the L. ana
D. theater in aid of an ad. masque
More than $4,000 miles of motion pic
ture films were exported from the
United States during 1916. OF this 30-
coo miles were exposed films ready
to be used.
Marjorie Rambeau always wears
moccasius at home. She learned to
wear them when she was in Alaska ten
years ago.
Larry Mclean. one time star catcher
Of the New York National league team,
ana Walter Eeanctt q former Pitts
u0r~h Pirate have small parts III q
photo drama that is now well under
way.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-04-12

ana Nmr was E1v--1I I'll Ine s.ae
screen as Lulu Bailey.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-10

raw materials are needed more urgent
" for munitions. The number VIII not
be considered suficient when the war
Is over, however, and for this reason
II Is safe to predict that after the war
two-thirds of the motor cars will be
replaced by new ones on the following
plan:
New Cars After War.
"The government will keep the cars
Communicated during the war, to be
rebuilt and used. either for public
works or to be sold practically at cost
to small farmers or concerns to facili-
tate farming. The old owners OF the
cars will receive a government subsidy
purchase of new motor cars built in
Germany along standard lines and ap-
proved In their specifications by the
imperial government. Thus, Germany
Will have sure demand for about 20C,-
600 cars after the war.
Need 100000 or More.
III the war ends within a year, Ger
many will have a population of go, 000.-
600 people when peace is made. The
empire will then be a highly industrial
country and will require ample facili-
ties, for Transporting passengers and
merchandise. IL the demand 10 one ma
chine to every sixty OF the population,
the market win call for 1000, geo motor
supply, with International conditions
restored to normal, from SO to 40 per
cent. A market for from 100000 to
100000 cars of simple, strong construc-
ton, efficient in operation and moder-
ately priced, would remain, and it
could be supplied by American export
ers."