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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-16

other plan to get you into Hollan
and If you will 60 with me to anothe
house, will introduce you to a maj
who 1 think will be in a position t
help you"
How many millions of pounds viii
he want for his trouble I answered
sarcastically.
You can arrange that when you Sc,
him. VIII you go7'
l suspected there was sometime
| fishy about the proposition, but fell
that could take care of myself ant
decided to see the thing through.
knew Huyliger would not dare to de
liver me to the authorities because OF
the fact that had the tell-tale pass
port, which would be his deathknell as
well as my own. asssis s:. u; s. X H.
Accordingly I said would be quite
willing to go with him whenever he
was ready, and he suggested that we
go the next evening.
pointed out to him that 7 was on.
tirely without food and asked him
whether he could not arrange to bring
or send me something to eat while
remained in the house.
I'm sorry, O'Brien," he replied. "but
I'm afraid you will have to get along
as best you can. When brought Won
your breakfast this morning I tool
desperate chance. II I had been dis.
covered by one Of the German soldiers
entering this house with food in nv
possession, would not only have paid
the penalty myself, but you would have
been discovered. too. 1t is too danger.
Gus a proposition. Why don't YOU 90
out by yourself and buy your food at
the stores? That would give you con.
f1dence and you'll need plenty of II
when you continue your journey to the
border"
There was good deal Of truth in
what he said and I really could NOT
blame him for not wanting to take anv
chances to help me in view Of the rela-
tons between us,
VERY WELL" I said; 1--WE gone with.
out food for many hours at time he.
fore and / suppose I shall be able to
do SO again. shall look for Won r..
evening""
The next evening he came and mr..
him to another house NOT
very far from the one in which 7 bad
been staying and not unlike it In an
)earance. 1t, too, was a substantial
iwelling house which had been unten-
nted since the beginning save perbans
or such occasional visits as Huyliger
md his associates made to it.
Huyliger let himself in and con-
lucted me to room on the second
loor, where he introduced me to two
nen. One, could readily see by the
resemblance. was his own brother.
he other was stranger.
Very briefly they explained to me
hat they had procured another pass
ort for me-a genuine one-which
'ould prove far more effective in help
1g to get me to the frontier than the
ounterfeit one they had manufac-
lred for me. =
/ think Saw throurt +bo;r r,a~o
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-16

every cent I have asked. and you are
going to help me get it."
He pulled out an order calling for
the payment to him of the amount he
had mentioned and demanded that !
sign it.
waved 1t aside.
"Huyliger," said, ''you have helped
me out so far and perhaps you have
the power to help me further. appre-
ciate what you have done for me, al
though now, 1 think, i see what your
motive was, but certainly don't in
tend to be blackmailed and tell you
right now that I won't stand for it."
very WELL" he said. sit is just as
you say. but before you make up your
mind so obstinately I would advise
you to think it over. I'll be back this
evening"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-16
CTO BE CONTINUED
We Suppose This Is So.

In place OF most Of our troubles ND
might easily have much worse ones
Albany Journal
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
SAVE RED CROSS
MAGAZINES FOR
SCHOOL CHILDREN

An appeal was issued yesterday
from Red Cross headquarters for all
subscribers to the Red Cross maga-
zine to save their copies for use in
the rural schools. 1t was pointed out
that these magazines could be used
to good advantage in the schools.
"If the subscribers to the maya.
zines will save their copies and bring
them to the Red Cross headquarters,
we will turn them over to County
Superintendent Shepard to be dis
tributed among the county schools"
said a member of the Red Cross to.
day. "Mr. Shepard tells me that he
has many requests from school chill
dren for the magazines
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
LEAVE
FOR SERVICE in
COAST ARTILLERY Y

That numbers of Grady county men
are not satisfied to wait for the next
draft call, is evidenced by the many
applications for service in the army,
received at the local exemption board.
Fourteen men volunteered yesterday
at the office of the local board and
were sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo,
in the coast artillery service.
Following is list Of the yolun-
teers:
Southern District-B. j. Paris, Ar
thur Yates, Chas. N. Landers, Henry
Little, Jno. Walter Cherry. James
Edward Croan.
Northern District-Robert II. Craw-
ford, VIM. Strailey, Elmer E. Little,
Walter G. Newcomb, Chas. A. Evans,
Henry T. Chill, transferred from
stillwater), Duel Binning. Robert l.
stidham. n
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
R. L. Dob CASTLEMAN

R, L. (Bob) Castleman issues the
following statement:
In announcing for the office of
Sheriff of Grady county, at this time,
1 do so that the people Of Grady
county may have an opportunity to
investigate my record both as cit
izen and as an officer.
l have been a resident Of Grady
county for fifteen years. Deserved as
constable and deputy sheriff and for
the past three years have been chief
field deputy under the present sher.
iff. I was born in Missouri, but left
that state when l was a young man,
coming to Oklahoma where 1 have
lived on a farm until my appoint
ment as deputy sheriff under Mr..
Bailey. I have always voted and
supported the Democratic party. Up
on my record as an officer I ask for
the suffrage of the people of this
county. l have always been fair to
everyone with whom have dealt
but have never shirked doing ny
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
ONEFACTION
UNWILLING
TO RATIFY
Social Revolutionary Members Quit Cabi-
net; Conflict Vita BOIsheviki Over
German Peace Growing
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Petrograd, March 16.-The social
revolutionary commissaries have quit
the cabinet, pending the settlement
Of the peace question by the Moscow
congress OF soviets. 1t is declared
that they will break with the govern
ment II the German dictated peace is
ratified
The conflict getween the sociaI
revolutionaries of the Left and the
Bolsheviki over ratification of the
peace agreement is growing Pros
poets for the re-assembling of the
constituent assembly and the form
ing of coalition cabinet are increas-
ing.
The leaders o fthe Left faction
have appealed to the peasants to
rally to the defense of the land
against the Germans, declaring that
the Left represents the masses.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16

That the we'll of the Magnolia com
rany, 10 miles west of Duncan, opens
up a real oil field, which in turr
opens certain opportunities to Chick
asha, was the statement today of ]
w. Kayser, who has visited the well
While the we'll is far short of the
first reports circulated, it is yet a
splendid producer, according to Mr.
Kayser. The sand was struck at a
depth of 215O feet and the drill is
only a few feet in the sand. j. B.
Kelsey stated that the official test
showed the we'll to be producing 120
barrels per day. The oil is high
grade
Mr.. Kayser stated that while at
The field he conversed with several
oil men, who in their conversation
asked why Chickasha failed to get
busy on the roads from this point
south to the county line. They add
ed that if it were possible, they
would live in Chickasha and drive
to the field.
"If the roads were as good from
Chickasha south to the county line
as they are from Grady's southern
boundary to the Magnolia well, the
trip could be made from Chickasha
to the field In two hours. AS it is,
we made the trip to Rush Springs IN
two hours, and covered the remain
ing distance in one hour, 20 min
utes. The actual distance to the we'll
is So miles.
with a good road south, Chieka-
sha can land a lot of business out
of the Duncan field, but before any
of it comes this way, Grady county
win have to put those sand roads in
the south part of the county In pass
able shape. The business is there
because from indications, that Sec
tion is going to be big oil field.
1t is up to Chickasha to get some OF
that business, If it is wanted here. "
An oil scout, whose name is with
held, stated that 1t is the general
opinion Of oil men that the Duncan
fIeld is 60 be a part OF one Of the
biggest fields in the state. 1T is the
belief Of the oil men, based on expe-
rience and reports of geologists that
the field when opened up, will extend
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
LANCSTON COMPANY
GETS GOOD SHOWING

At the Langston Oil & Gas com.
panys well No. l, section 1886, in
Grady county one-fourth mile north
OF the Stephens county line, drilling
was resumed this morning, with u
good showing of oil, according to a
report received from G. NJ. Langstoa,
president of the company.
New machinery has been installed
and day and night shifts will be en-
ployed, the well being carried into
deeper sands.
with the good showings Of oil at
the present time and with the 100000
600 cubic feet gasser of the Smith
Cottingham company to the east Of
ls, we feel that our location gives
excellent promise for good we'll, .
said Mr. Langston.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
Oil Field High,Ody Most
Important; Means Volume
Business For Chickasha

through the district In which the
Magnolia has opened the big well
north through the west Chickasha or
Cement district" he said.
When asked as to his opinion OF
the opportunities that might or might
not be opened to Chickasha by such
a field, he replied: This field will
be to Chickasha what the Healdton
field has been to Ardmore, or more
so, with the provision that Chicka-
sha gets busy and makes an effort
to land the business forthcoming
from the field. There will be many
oil men, and when / say many |
mean hundreds of them, who will
live in Chickasha, if they have the
roads over which they can get to
the field. That's all they want,
roads. A matter of few miles
means nothing to them, for with a
good road they can quickly eat up
the distance in their automobiles.
They will drive many miles over
good roads to escape a mile or two
of hard travelling
'In addition to the oil men who
would make Chickasha their home,
| mean the men actually employed in
the field, there would be supply
houses and material yards establish
ed here. That would mean the in
creasing of Chickasha's wealth and
population in q degree that is hard
to calculate or even imagine.
1.-THE roads in Grady county are in
poor condition, and about the worst
roads in the entire county lead to
the Cement field and south to the
county line. When the Cement field
comes in, as l believe it will, with
,ood roads established between
Chickasha and the field, there would
be fleets Of big motor trucks making
trips constantly with materials.
There would also be a steady stream
of livery cars making regular trips
with passengers. This of course
would be a great deal more than dou-
BILE the automobile and accessories
business here. The increased popu
lation would mean infinitely more
business for every merchant in the
city. 1t all depends, or a great part
OF it on the roads between here and |
the field"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16

duty as an officer. The records Of
this county will show that / have
travelled more miles, and placed more
money in the county treasurer's Of
flee than any man who ever held
this office prior to me. I have never
been called, day or night, when l re-
fused to obey the call. realize the
responsibilities which rest upon the
shoulders of a man elected to the
office Of sheriff of this county, espe-
cially in reference TO the enforce
ment of the criminal laws, and
should 1 be nominated and elected, !
promise to faithfully perform my du
ties in the strict enforcement of all
criminal laws upon the statute books
without fear OF favor.
And l further promise to conduct
the office OF sheriff with the least
possible expense to the tax payers
Of the county, consistent with law en-
forcement. and will appreciate an
help or vote given me by the voter
Of this county.
r. I, (B0bl Casueman.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
FRED KREUTz SAYS HE
WAS BORN IN AMERICA

"A lot of people have the idea tina;
l was born in Alsace Lorraine, said
Fred Kreutz, a farmer living west of
Chickasha. There's nothing to that.
1 was born in Columbus, Indiana. MY
father was born across the water,
but was naturalized before l was
born, making me an American citi-
zen. l was always taught to hate the
kaiser" Mr. Kreutz has recently
Joined the $500 War Savings Stamp
club.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
Office Of County Superintendent Is Busy
Place; Get Out Questions for
Eighth Graders
352 NOW REGISTERED
ESTIMATE TOTAL 800
County Intellectual Tourney and Track
Meet April 6; Schools Make Many
improvements

According to the estimate of Coun
ty Superintendent Shepard, based on
the data collected in his office at this
time, there will be something like
500 pupils in Grady county to take
the eighth grade examinations OH
April 11-12
The schools have been sending in
their lists of pupils who will try foi
the examinations. There are st
schools in the county and up to date
the lists of 80 of these schools have
been worked up, showing that 352
pupils are now registered for the ex-
animation. Figuring on this basis,
the total would run over 1000, but
the estimate of Supt. Shepard places
the figure at 200 less than that.
That this year will set record in
Grady county for the number OF
eighth graders taking the exami--..'
ton, is evident. Last year the total
was Gil and the year before that it
ran something over 400. The ques-
tions are now being prepared. When
the date cs tlSo examination arrives,
these questions will be sent out to
the various schools and the teach
ers will have charge Of the examina-
ton. The examination papers when
complete will be graded under the
direction of the county superintend-
cnt and the grades sent to the office
of the state superintendent. Certifi-
Gates or diplomas will be sent to the
pupils from that office.
In speaking of the great increase
in the number Of eighth graders,
Supt. Shepard said: Il attribute the
fact to the greatly increased facill-
ties of the schools. The boards arc
employing better teachers and are
Increasing their equipment. This
keeps the boys and girls in school.
There ale now 35 tworoom schools
il the county. Rush Springs, Brad
lev. Nirnckah and Amber have doub'
led their capacity this year. Alex,
Verden end Tuttle are contemplating
such moves for next year. Norge has
completed this year a union graded
school that is second to none. This
school will enable those passing out
of the eighth grade to continue their
high school studies"
In addition to the work of prepar-
ing for the eighth grade examina-
tons, the office of the county super
intendent is a busy place, as the
plans for the intellectual meet are
being completed.
The Intellectual meet and the coun-
ty track meet will be held in Chick
asha on April 6. The track meet
viii include alr athletic events and
will be conducted under rules and
regulations of the county superin
tendcnt's office. The feats of skill
and prowess will be staged on the
Eighth street athletic field.
The intellectual meet will be con-
Quoted in the Chickasha high school
auditorium on the night of April 6.
This includes contests in history, al
zebra, reading, instrumental music,
primary story telling, geography.
arithmetic, defamation (boys), vo-
cal music and glee clubs. The prep
avations call for one of the biggest
tournaments every held in this coun.
IS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
PRESIDENT
EXPECTED
TO SPEAK
Indicates that Japan-S,bsra Question
Will Be Diseased; All Peace
Talk Is Idle
By United rress.

By United P-ress.
Washington, March ia forceful
war message for the world is ex-
pected from President Wilson soon.
It was officially indicated today
that the president has determined
to break his silence in regard to the
American attitude toward Japanese
Intervention in Siberia.
1t was plainly stated that all peace
talk at this time is idle in view OF
Cermany's activities in the near east
and her ruthless invasion of Russia.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
Cast Lot win oermana.

BY United Press
Washington, March 16.-The Boh
shevild leaders have definitely cast
their lot with the Germans. This is
the Interpretation placed upon tho
answer to President Wilson's mes
sage, adopted by the Pan-Soviet con-
gress.
II is believed that the Bolsheviki
aim at promoting a labor upheaval
in America. The cool reception OF
the presidents message will serve to
discourage further efforts to sway
the Bolsheviki though it will not de-
ter America from aiding the Russian
people as a whole.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
HELp ON LIouoR cHAReE

W. G. Dobbs Of Rush Springs was
arraigned before Judge R. E. Daven-
port of the county court on a charge
of selling Intoxicating liquor, to-wit:
one quart Of whiskey. The defend.
ant pleaded not guilty and was bound
over under a bond Of $3.50.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
Appreciate Message.


by United Press.
Petrograd, March l6.-President
Wilson's message to the Russian pen-
rle was yaad at the Pau Soviet c,.n-
gress at Moscow.
The congress adopted resolution
replying to the message expressing
appreciation of the American people
for their sympathy, especially the
to'laIs.
The rest luton declares the soviets
believe the time is near when the
r,asses will overthrow capitalism,
this step being necessary to q last
ing peace
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
More Concrete Ships.
Rv united Press.

By United Press.
Washington, March 16.-Concrete
ships in great numbers may soon be
constructed, if the government tests
show the ships to be sea-worthy.
These ships can be built in sixty
days Skilled labor is not needed
and the necessary materials are avail
able in abundance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
Toxic Receives News That $50 are Killed
by Maximalisis in Siberian
Province
WILSON MESSAGE READ
AT PAN-SOVTET MEET
Reply TO President is Polite But Cool;
Germans Pouring Troops Into
Belgium
By United Press.

By United Press.
Toxic, March 16.-Russian Maxi.
malists murdered one hundred and
fifty Japanese at Blagoveshchensk.
according to dispatches received here
today.
The place mentioned is the capital
OF the province of Amur in eastern
Siberia and is situated on the Amur
river. 1t has a population of about
$4,000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
Concentrate in Belgium.

OuHVHHlTa aIV W IS'HIu u'F'
By United Press
Amsterdam, March 16.-An unpre.
cedented movement of German troops
into Belgium in the vicinity Of Les
Nouvellos, is reported by dispatches
received here. From the same source
1t is learned that Marshal Hinden-
burg and Gen. Ludendorf have estab'
lished headquarters at Spa.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
Surely Beating Subs.


Washington, March 16.-The sub
marine is slowly but surely being
beaten by rapidly increasing numbers
OF destroyers and chasers, Secretary
Daniels told the house committee on
naval affairs today. The menace
win be greatly lessened this summer,
the secretary believes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
American is Prisoner.

Bv United Press.
Washington, March 16.-Henry
Emory, representing the Guaranty
Trust Co. of New York, in Russia,
was made prisoner by the Germans
on one of the Aland islands, a mes
sage to the state department an
nounced today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
Gas Projectors Destroyed.

DJ DH4tCu AICoos
With the American Army in
France, March 16-American artiI-
ley in the Luneville sector destroy
ed what 1t is believed was a gas
protector position. The sector is
quiet today,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
Seize Swedish stamer.

BY United Press.
Copenhagen, March 16.-Despite
the promise of safe conduct, hte Ger
mants seized the Swedish steamer
Princess Ingeborg, laden with grain
for Belgian relief, it was learned to-
day. The ship was conveyed to Klel.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
Down KS Enemy PIanes.

By United Press
With the British Armies in France,
March 16.-British aviators have
downed 11S German war planes since
March /, it was announced today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
Eight Killed in Air Raid.

Eight Killed IN Air Raid.
By United Press.
London, March 16.-Eight persons
were killed and twenty-five injured
as result of the German air raid
on Hartlepool Lord French announc-
ed today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
NATIONS OUTPUT OF COAL
UNDER CONTROL APRIL
By United Press.

I
Washington, March 16.--Regula-
tions controlling the entire American
coal output, beginning April |, will
be announced by the Fuel Adminis-
tration.
Cross hauling of coal will be elm
mated by creating zones within
which the coal produced is to be con.
sumed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16
SOLDIER KILLED IN CRASH
BETWEEN TRUCK AND CAR
By United Press.

by UHll6u FT6SS.
Detroit, Mich, March 16.-One SOL
der was killed and eight injured this
morning when an army truck, carry
ing fifteen men belonging to an aero
squadron, was struck by street car
here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16

J. r. Cason has gone to Omaha,
Texas, in response to a telegram an
the death of his brother.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Edwards
Of NARROW will spend Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Wessey Ray.