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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02

land Immediately after the outbreak
of the present conflict, made a plea
to the citizens of Chickasha urging
their financial and conscientious sup
port of the war. He spoke in the
French language and his utterances
were translated by Sergeant Hern-
don The French soldier had served
in almost every sector Of the French
Belgium front and has Deen actively
engaged in defending den ocracy un-
til he was forced to temporarily re-
tire on account of wounds.
Sergeant Herndon, veteran Of the
American battles on the Lorraine, St.
Mihiel and Toul fronts, followed Be
WALES talk with a stirring plea. The
hero of the big allied front also told
of the German means Of warfare, the
morale of the German soldier and the
sole aim of the fight as it appeared
in the eyes of the soldier Buy
bonds, and back us boys to a finish
fight" were the concluding words of
Continued on Page Twol
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02
Enqlish Wreck B0che Defenses
SCOTT is IMPROVING

The condition of Sam Scott, as.
sistant chief of ploice who was shot
Sunday night is reported by Chick
asha hospital physicians as being
much improved today. He is weak
but it is believed by the attending
physicians that he can withstand the
strain and will recover.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02
French Make Progress

BY United Press.
Paris, Oct. General Bercheloes'
army made progress In the Rheims
sector, capturing two additional vii
lagos and completing the conquest
of the St Pierry plateau.
At St. Quentin the Germans con-
tinue to hold the south bank of tho
canal, There is no change in the sit
uation in the Champagne region,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02
Civilians Leave Lille.

BY United Press.
Paris Oct 2.-The city of Lille is
being evacuated by the civilian popu-
lation, according to advices received
here today.
Lille is one of the chief cities of
northern France and is one of the
German strongholds that are being
menaced by the allied advance in
Flanders. .,.,,.., .s,...a.ss.,.A
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02
Fighting Violent.

By United Press.
Paris, Oct. 2.--VioIent fighting 10
continuing north and south OF st.
Quentin. French troops passed above
the canal tunnel and are progressing
eastward. IA attack is deVelopng
en- Cmissy, a mile and a half north
& 81. quentin, battlefront dispatches
resolved here this afternoon announe.
ed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02
BY United Press.

London, Oct. 2.--The German line
through Beaurevoire and Fonsomme.
northeast of St Quentin, has been
oxen according to dispatches re-
ceived from the battle front t..
ternoon.
This threatens the enemy's line
of retreat from the Oise valley
and st. Gobain II he Is forced to
withdraw from that region,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02
Fire Breaks Out in Local Store
Early This Morning; Wrecks
Interior Resulting in a
Heavy Loss.
FIRE GETS START
BEFORE REPORTED
Store is Mass of Flames When
Department Arrives; Pumper
Saves Block, Says Fire
Chief Gattis.

One of the most disastrous fires
with which the local department has
had to contend in years broke out
early this morning in the Eagle
Mercantile company one of Chicka-
sha's largest establishments. and as
a result practically the entire in
terror is a wreck.
The damage will probably amount
to greater proportions than in any
fire loss in Chickasha for number
of years, and will total many thou
sands of dollars. Chief Gattis this
morning could not make an estimate
sof the loss. Neither could w. W
Horn or Ben r. Morgan, principal
owners of the establishment, give an
adequate idea of what the loss fig
urc would total Mr. Horn eatimat ,ef
that it would be from rs to 80 per
cent loss, but stated that he could
not make an estimate in dollars until
careful auditing of the records and
an invoice Of the goods left by the
blaze.
Was Flerece Blaze
Evidence shows plainly that the
fire was a whrirlwind. 1t had gained
much headway before it was dis
covered, but efficient and steady
work, the department confined the
fire to the establishment, At no place
did it break out of the building Of
fices on the second floor above the
Eagle were damaged to some small
extent by the heat, however, and at
the rear, the heat througs the broken
windows set fire to small ware
house belonging to the Eagle.
The alarm was turned into the de-
partment at 535 being brought to
the station by a runner instead of
by phone When the department ar
rived the interior was mass Of
flames, especially at the rear of the
building, where, evidently, the fire
started. Three leads of hose, com
prising a total of 1000 feet were
brought into use. Two of these were
taken in through the rear door, while
tn third played upon the fire from
the skylghts. Two of these lines
were attached to the pumper while
the third was run from fire plug
furnishing only city pressure.
Fire Has Big Start
With the hose attached and the
pumper in action, firemen, with
axes smashed in the back door The
heat was terrific and the smoke and
flames blinded the fire fighters. They
battled at the rear door until the
flames were beaten back to such an
extent that they could enter. One
line of hose, attached to the city
pressure. protected the fighters, while
with the high pressure line from
the pumper, they soon were making
headway toward the interior of the
building.
In the meantime the heat had
broken out the skylights and the
back windows resulting in a heavy
draft that sucked the flames toward
the front Of the building The high
pressure line on the roof was kept
busy fighting the blaze back and
keeping it confined to the building
of its origin
Pumper Saves Block
Speaking of the fire Chief Gattis
said: "Chickasha has the pumper tc
thank for the fact that there is ;
block Of business houses standing OF
the north side of Chickasha avenue
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02
Break Enemy Line Northeast Of
st. Quentin; Threaten Retreat
of Boche from Disc Valley
and st. Gobain.
PLANS EVACUATION
BELGIUM PREPARED
Attacking Between Cambrai and
St. Quentin, Haig's Men Score
Heavily on Hard Pressed
German Army.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
London, Oct. with the capture
of ST. Quentin, an enemy retirement
on fairly large scale s contemplate
ed, according to battle front dispatch
es received this afternoon. AuthoFi-
ties hint at interesting develop
ments" that are about to happen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02

Forty-seven million dollars repre-.
senting Oklahoma's quota. Help to
make your state lead.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02
FIND VACCINE FOR "FLU"

By United Press.
New York Oct 2.-The United
States government was advised today
that Dr. VIM. H. Park OF New York
Health Department, has discovered a
vaccine which he declares will pre-
vent Spanish influenza.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02

Uncle Sam asks you to redeem
your War Savings pledge. Buy War
Savings Stamps.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02
MceRAW HERE FRIDAY

B. B. Barefoot, chairman of
the speakers bureau of the
Grady Liberty Loan drive, an
nounced today that J. ]. Nc
Graw, former national Repub-
lican committeeman, will
speak here at the Christian
church Friday night at
O'Clock. McGraw is just back
from a tour of the western
battle front ia France.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02
Pumper Saves Block

Speaking OF the fire Chief Gattis
said: "Chickasha has the pumper to
thank for the fact that there is a
block of business houses standing on
the north side of Chickasha avenue
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02

CONTINUED on Page Two)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-02

All the latest news by
wire every day from
the u. P. Association
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14
BY FLOYD MGRIFF.

LONDON. Dec. 14.-Standing up
on his record of having led the Brit
ish empire 10 victory in the greatest
war the world has ever known,
David Lloyd George. coalition pre-
mier of England, is making his bid
today TO retain power for direction
Of British affairs during the recon
struction period. Beyond a shadow
of doubt ne will be returned to pow
er as a coalition" premier.
While the machinery of the labor
party and the right wing of the lib
eral party directed by former Pre-
mier Asquith are in opposition TO the
premier. the uniOnists and the left
wing of the liberal party are as
sured Of control of the next parlia
ment TO be chosen today. And they
will give Lloyd George a new lease
of power.
Herbert H. Asquith, who controls
the financial machinery of the lib
eral party and who was forced 10
step aside in 1916 by Lord North
cline and Lloyd George, is making
but a very weak tight against the
coalition anG is practically without
influential Newspaper support. AS
quith has charged that the soldiers
will not be able properly 10 register
their votes and that an election now
is a calamity" An election was de
cided upon by the premier because
the present parliament's tenure Of
power legally expired more than a
year ago. and because he believes
that a new mandate should he had
from the people before reforms
made necessary by the war are car
ried out
Rest Brains arc Needed
The machinery OF the labor party.
which is controlled by Arthur Hen
derson. has been put into opposition
by mandate of the Unrepresentative
system Of bloc" caucus vote. 70 s.
coalition. or compromise" govern
ment But the labor party leaders
do not control the votes OF the work
in Smen. and at least a third Of the
labor party vote is expected 20 be
for men who support the coalition.
The premier believes that for the
work Of reconstruction the best
brains Of all parties are necessary
for the country's welfare. That is
the system and theory upon which
he worked TO win the war. For the
critical postwar period Lloyd
George believes the same policy
should he followed. If the country
thinks otherwise il should say so to-
day. he has told the nation.
The election viii have two factors
never before present in any British
general election. Several millions OF
men are in khaki and they are sup
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14
ATTACK j. s. PLAN
To OWN RADIO
Opposition to Government
Purchase Will be Openly
Voiced Next Week.
International News Service

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Gov-
ernment ownership of wireless te-
legraphy, now standing its second
trial before the house merchant
marine committee will be openly
attacked by its opponents next
week. it was learned today.
They will take the stand next
Tuesday and launch an attack that
is based on their contention that
the wireless move is the forerunner
Of a socialist wave 10 sweep an
American public utilities into gov
ernment monopoly
Probably the bitterest opponent
among the members Of the commit
tee is Rep. George W. Edmunds,
republican, of Pennsylvania, who at
the conclusion Of the navy depart
ment's presentation Of the issue de
clared the experts had failed utterly
70 show a valid reason why the Wire
less system should be i'm their hands
Control Not Enough.
Wen give them all the control
over stations Of private concerns
that they could wish for" he said.
But this they explain hazily won't
be satisfactory He warns that
we've got to be careful else we
spring a trap that viii throw all
our public utilities into government
ownership"
The navy department was repre-
sented at the hearings first by Sec'v
Daniels. followed by capt Todd,
chief censor and director Of naval
radio communication. Lieut.. Cooper,
assistant 10 Capt Todd and Com
mander Hooper, in charge of the
purchasing division OF the radio
service The opponents chief among
whom are the Marconi Co. the In
ternational Radio Co. and the ANA
teurs' association. all represented by
attorneys. wiz contend II is under
stood that the plan will retard the
progress Of radio telegraphy since
without competition. the inventor,
having only one buyer. is without g.
nancial encouragement. This how
ever. has been answered by the
naval radio experts who promised
that the government will make II
proftable for inventors of new ap-
paratus
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14
Premier Lloyd George
is Sure to be Returned
Through Elections Today

posed to have some very determined
opinions on how things should be
revamped after the war. Having
fought for king and country" they
feel they deserve better working
and living conditions and opportuni-
ties for themselves and families.
Lloyd George feels the same way.
All thinking men in England do.
Women with Premier.
The other factor is the women's
vote Some six million women will
have the opportunity Of voting for
members of parliament for the first
time The women's party, as di-
rected by Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst
and her daughter, Miss Christobel,
Is solidly behind the premier. Miss
Christobel Pankhurst now is the ac-
tive leader of the women's party and
she is bitterly anti-Asquith, and all
policies which have wait and see"
as their guide sign
George Barnes. labor member of
the war cabinet. has several rela-
tions with the labor party because
of its stand against coalition. He
Will run for parliament as an indie
pendent coalition candidate. J. r.
Clynes. labor leader who became
GOOD controller. may run a labor
party candidate. but is expected 70
enter the coalition government y
elected. other labor leaders who
have put policy above party are in
the same position.
Lloyd Georges Platform.
Lloyd Georges platform which
will be Britain's reconstruction pol
icy for the next FIVE years. follows
in brief:
Better housing, wages maintained
at a point to secure efficiency and
improved working conditions.
Preservation Of "key" industries
industries essential to the nations
welfare.
Maintenance Of national and i'm
perial unity
Development Of i-le empires re-
sources.
Reduced ornaments
Reform Of house OF lords.
League af Nations.
Removal Of existing inequalities
Of law as between men and women.
Afforestation.
Land for the soldiers
Imperial preference. but no tax
on food
Development Of agriculture. party
by improved transport
evention Of dumping
Increased home production IN or
der that workers may live in greater
comfort
Home rule for nationalist Ireland
oCoNTTNT-ED oN PACE ETC9r)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14

ures by which we may secure per
manence for those happy relations
with friendship and cooperation
and secure for the world ar large
such safety and freedom in it's life
as can be secured only by the CON
stant association and cooperation ~
friends
"I greet you, sir, not only with deep
personal respect bur as the repre-
sentative of the great people of
France and beg 90 bring you the
greetings OF another great people go
whom the fortunes of France are OF
profound and lasting interest.
81 raise my glass 90 the health ~
the president Of the French repub-
lie and TO Nine Poincare and the
prosperity OF France.
Prcs't Poincarc's Address.
Pres't Poincare in his address of
welcome paid high tribute 10 Pres't
Wilson 90 whom ne referred as an
fIlustrious democrat"
MIR. President Paris and France
awaited You with impauence. said
the French executive. They were
eager 10 acclaim I'm YOU the illus
trious democrat whose works and
deeds We're inspired hy exalted
thought. the philosopher deIighting
I'm the solution OF universal laws
from particular events, the eminent
statesman who had found a way 20
express the highest political and
truths i'm formulas which bear the
stamp OF Immortality.
They had also a passionate desire
TO offer thanks i'm your person. 10
the great republic OF which YOU are
the chief for the Invaluable ass
sistance which had been given spon-
taneously. during this war to the
defenders Of right and liberty.
Even before America had re-
solved 20 intervene in the struggle
she had shown TO the wounded and
the widows and orphans OF France
solicitude and generosity. the
memory of which win always be en-
shrned in our hearts.
'The liberalty Of your Red Cross
the countless Rifts Of your fellow
citizens the Inspiring initiative of
the American women auuciDated
your military and naval action and
showed the world 90 which side your
sympathies We're inclined
And. ON the dav when you hlur
yourselves into the battle with what
desperation Eour great people and
yourself prepared for united sue
cess
some months ago you cahIcd me
that the United States would send
over increasing forces. until the day
should he reached on which the al
lied armies were abls 20 submeree
the enemy under an ore~whelmiuz
flow ~ new divisions.
And. 100 effect for more than
year "a steady stream ~ youth and
energy had been poured ONT lpon
the shores of France.
"No sooner had they landed than
your gallant hattaIiore. fred ov
their chief. Gen Persh.rg flung
themselves into combat with such
manly contempt FOR dangers. such
smiling disregard of death. that our
longer experience or this terrible
war often moved as to counsel p-u-
dence
"They brought rI-r them. Iu arr
rring here The enthusiasm of Cruz
saders leaving for the Holy land.
II is their right today 20 look with
pride upon the work acc0mnl shed.
and to tell themselves that they have
powerfully aided nr their courage
ard their faith
Pager as taey were 20 meet th
enemy thev did NOT know when fna,.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14
An So Ladders Nohlllled.

II looked as though all the step
ladders and chairs in Paris had been
mobiIized alonE the streets through
which the procession passed. but es-
peciany in Champs Elysees- Those
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14

LONDON. Dec. f4.-Another FIRE.
believed 10 have been Of incendiary
origin. destroyed half OF the Yep
pelin factory AZ Friedrichhaven. ac-
cordinc 70 an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Amsterdam today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14
THE WEATHER

Cloudy and colder to-
night probably rain extreme
southeast portion Saudev faI eo.d-
or in east and south portions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14
PIaLa u Ianmed.

THE thmderinE cheers OF the
crowd in the streets outside echoed
zud uiuowed about the station. The
plaza was jammed with people. who
waved fags and handkerchiefs and
u.ueled their shouts with cries Of
Long live Prest Wilson. and
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-11-21
The Glove In Medicine.

Though the Glove has had for cen.
turies and still has an honorable stand.
Ing in the culinary art as condiment,
it has long held place in the distilla-
ton Of liquor and in medicine. Nearly
everybody knows something about oil
of cloves, and most persons at one tima
or another have used it as remedy
or palliative for toothache, 1t being
q valuable local anaesthetic which has
found use in professional dentistry as a
means Of lowering the sensitiveness of
the dentine of tooth undergoing re.
pairs.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-11-21

Word was received here early
in the week, that the 14-year old
daughter Of j j. MARTINEZ died at
her home near Lake Andes of
pneumonia and influenza. Mrs.
MARTINEZ and the elder daughter
are reported to be seriously of the
same disease. Mrs. John Hamber
ger, a sister of Mrs. MARTINEZ
went there Monday to take care
of them.
Every house should lie equipped
with a storm sash and doors and
save fuel. We have a big stock
on hand. Come in. T. V. Ptak
Lumber Go. Adv.
l now have goodly supply of
WOODEN yarn for socks, sweaters,
etc., and ladies who wish to work
for the Red Cross may apply for
it. Ladies who have knitting nee-
dies belonging to me and do not
intend to do more work, will kind
ly return them. Mrs. Vac. Mach.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-11-21

For sale, Iron bed and spring.
Will sell for $50 Apply at the
Indebendent office.
The bazar for the benefit Of the
Checho-SlOvak army which was
postponed, will be held in Tyndall
Thursday, Nov. 2S. A parade
will be formed at 10 q. m. follow
ed by an opening speech by Msgr.
Bouska in Bohemian and in the
American by j. A. Dvorak. AZ
ter dinner Volta Benes of Chicago
will address the audience, follow
ed by the auction sale and a dance
inthe evening.
Dances in the Opera House at
Tabor will be held Monday, Nov.
25, and real Thanksgiving dance
on Nov. %. Music by the Tabor
Band on the 25th and by Smiths
orchestra of Yankton on Nov. %.
A big crowd will be here on both
days. All come.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-11-21
"safety First" Tea Kettle.

A new tea Kettle is supplied with an
extra opening in the top through which
It may be filed without the inconven-
ience and danger of being scalded by
the steam generated when cold water is
poured into the hot kettle. The Sec
ond opening is small one In front
of the bail and Is protected by
hinged swing cover, which may be OPP
Grated by the thumb while the kettle
is being held by the bail under the
faucet.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-11-21
Wanted Information.

While was upstairs, our little Ellz-
abeth called that the cat wanted to
get outdoors because she had been
teasing him. I replied: 81 will be
down in minute and let him out, but
don't tickle him In the meantime"
When got down she had been look
ing him all over. and said: Daddy,
where Is his meantime e?"-Chicago Ex-
aminer.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-11-21

Dried lizards are said to be an arti-
Gle Of merchandise regularly imported
into this country. They come from
China. to supply demand by Chinese
residents in the United States. They
are supposed to possess much medi-
cinal virtue when ground to powder
and mixed with certain other curative
substances. The Chinese used dried
toads for tonic, salted scorpions for
smallpox and fossil crabs as an anti
dote for poison.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-11-21
Economic Army Ratlons.

How the Mongols, like the Italians,
put up an army fat for their forces
in sausage casing, but 60 them two bet
ter in also utilizing the strong bamboo
fiber tissue paper and thin sheets OF
dried liver as containers, Mr.. Lodian
describes as follows: "The liver is cut
into thin sheets end wrapped around
the fat. In drying, like the italian
cheese covering, 1t contracts, and keeps
its contents alright. The whole thing
is edible, liver having some food value.
the membrane none."
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-11-21
Nuts and Sirup In Candy.

1t Is a fact of common knowledge
that nuts are very high In food value,
those used principally in manufacture.
Ing confectionery being almonds, FL
berts, pecans, peanuts and walnuts,
averaging approximately 1900 calories
per pound. Corn sirup, enormously
called glucose, used largely In manu-
featuring gum drops, hard candies and
tafiies, is n pure. wholesome, trans.
farent, heavy slrup, manufactured, as
the name indicates, from corn.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-11-21
Bobolink Restored TO Favor.

BY reason Of its depredations on
the rice fields, the bobolink was form.
erly rated the most destructive feath-
cred creature on this continent. But
the rice has moved away from the path
of its migration, and on this account
it has become almost harmless. Hence
forward we may admire the protean
bobolink without qualification, and,
protected against its only important
enemy, man, 1t will doubtless become
q much more numerous species.