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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
PROBE OF
THEFTS IS
UNDER WAY
Band Of Crooks Believed Be Operating
Here; Auto Supplies Their Specially;
Accessories Stolen

That gang of professional tire
thieves and petty criminals that has
been operating in Chickasha for
months is about to be broken up is
the opinion of D. II. Roche of the
Harden-Roche Mortgage Company
who has been spurred by series of
losses at the hands of the crooks
to start an investigation. Dozens
of cases of loss from automobiles,
many Of them in daylight, have come
to light during the last month and
prosecution will follow as rapidly as
the stolen goods can be recovered, it
was announced yesterday afternoon.
The police department was advised
of the disappearance of tire and
inner tubes from ears some time
ago and a quiet search that has re.
suited in the probable location Of
four of the crooks has been going on.
A vigorous probe that will lead to
the out roofing of the whole set has
been started, police believe.
Rewards have been offered in sew
eral cases and insurance companies
which have had policies out (on tires
and automobile accessories that have
heep reported .s1aains lls slgnif.ed
a willingness to push the prosecu-
tion to the limit. Mr. Roche who
has lost several tires in the last few
weeks and the last but this week
has taken up the trail of suspects
and with the aid of the police ex-
poets to make another bag soon
81 believe an organized gang of
small crooks and dope fiends are
operating in Chickasha and it needs
only the attention of several losers
to drive the bunch out of existence.
am for crushing the thing in the
bud" said Mr.. Roche yesterday.
The Buie Auto Supply Company,
H. T. Hampton, and others have also
lost in the day and night raids of the
gang here, it is reported to the
police.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12

The days of miracles are not over
for Lieutenant Robert Barrett, of
Atlanta, Georgia, nephew of P. P.
Barrett of this city. After five
months on the firing line in France,
the young officer has returned to
the United States, unscathed and as
fit as ever to take up duties as in
structor in coast artillery and trench
mortars at Galveston, Texas.
Letters and newspaper clippings
which came to Mr.. Barrett here
yesterday state that the young lieu
tenant got war in its worst forms
while stationed in charge of a sub
battery on the American sectors. In
fact after he had walkel through
the sweeping barrages and returned
untouched when the sleeves of his
: blouse were tattered by flying shrap
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
SupI. Wilson Points Out Necessity Of All
in Picking Cotton; Is Big
Money Crop
OPENING OF SCHOOLS
MAY Be DELAYED
Depends On Labor Conditions; Suggests
Meeting Of Boards and Farm Bureau
to Form Plan

Supt. r. IL. Wilson has addressed
a letter to all county superintend-
ents, taking UP the probability OF
necessary work by school children
in the cotton fields this fall. He
points out the necessity of saving all
the cotton crop and while advocating
full school terms, suggests that farm
men and school boards get together
on the proposition and lay some defi-
mite plans. The letter follows:
Last year when labor became
scarce there was an appeal made to
have the schools closed in order that
the children might assist in gather
ering the cotton. A letter was sent
from this department and as a result
many schools were dismissed and
hundreds of bales of cotton were
picked by the school children.
"At that time we stated that we
would take this question up in time
for suitable arrangements to be made
before the opening of school. BY the
first of August school boards and
teachers will want to know the date
Of the opening of school.
IF the cotton crop is equal to what
it has been in the past, a large per
cent of it must necessarily be pick
ed by the school children. 1t is
essential to save the cotton for sew
eral reasons. First, in a large part
of our state it is the money crop
and the farmers need the money 1t
is also one of the most extensively
used articles in the manufacturing of
war munitions There is every reas-
on why it must be gathered and no
reason why it should not be.
"The time of gathering cotton va
ries in different counties, therefore
no definite time can be set which
will suit all counties I suggest that
the county superintendents take thi.
matter up with the county farm
agents and the commercial clubs Of
thier respective counties, and arrange
a meeting at which every district
can be represented At this meet
ing arrangements should be made for
the opening of the schools whereby
they can be conducted for the full
term and at the same time not be in
session during the cotton picking
season. ! urge that the schools in
the cities and towns arrange their
opening at such a time as to enable
as large a number of children as pos
sible to go into the country and as
sist in the gathering of the cotton.
This meeting should be held not
later than the first week in August
and plans should be worked out in
each county in order that there may
be a thorough understanding among
the school people, the farmers, the
commercial clubs and the citizens of
the cities and towns"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
Spanish Report Says Turkish Regulars
Responsible lOr Ouilages 10 Persia;
Await ORciaI Reply
FRENCH MAKE GAIN
ON FIVE MILE FRONT
Capture Village and Adjacent SIrOnghOIds;
Take Prisoners; British Succeed in
Raids; Bomb Turk Capital
By United Press.

Washington, July H. Turkish
regulars were responsible for the out.
RACES against American property at
Tabriz, Persia, according to informa-
ton furnished the state department
by the Spanish government. This
fact tends to aggravate the situa.
tion between the United States ana
Turkey
If the report of the Spanish gov.
ernment to the state department is
corroborated by the Turkish govern
ment in the response that is expect.
ed, it will probably prove a cause for
war. Sweden, through whom the in
quiries are being made reported that
their inquiries have been delayed,
but that apparently the Turkish gov
ernment was not informed as to the
actual situations The Turkish for
eign minister telegraphed to Tabriz
but received no reply.
The Swedish minister expressed
the belief that Turkey is not in
position to give a definite answer to
the American demand for an ex-
PLANTATION. The inquiries did not
reach Turkey until July 5.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
SCOUT COUNCIL
MEET TONIGHT

The local council of Boy Scouts
of America will meet tonight at s
o'clock at the city hail. All mem
bers of the council are requested to
be present as the matter of obtain
ing a charter and the enlargement
of the organization is planned.
"The magnitude of the Boy Scout
movement in Chickasha requires a
strong organization back of it to in
sure its permanency and lend it sta
bility. 1t is gratifying to know that
men. representing every calling. pro.
fession and enterprise, are members
of the local council. Let every mem.
Der and invite a friend be present
at this meeting" said Scout Commits,
! sioner Denham today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12

by stories of how the Laughing
Devils" in khaki scalp their pris
oners.
Enroute home from the front on
the President Lincoln which was
sunk, Barrett again ran narrow
escape, trusting to the sea until res.
cued by a boat The young lieuten-
ant came face to face with the Teu.
ton commander Of the U-boat when
that officer summoned the life boat
to approach the sub to gain infor-
nation.
Robert Barrett is now on his road
to Texas where he received his
officers training and commission
The first advanced training he had
was at Leon Springs last fall but at
the conclusion of the course was
transferred to Fort Monroe Va, and
from there went with his platoon to
the front.
His brother Lieut. t. X. w Bar
rett, an aviator, was killed hi ac.
tion several weeks ago.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
RIDDLE FAMILY
HAS FIVE STARS
SERVICE FLAG
Last Of Big Family Of Boys EnlisIs in Navy;
Ed Goes With Fighting Marines

When Paul Riddle enlisted in the
navy recently at Oklahoma City, Mr..
and Mrs j. E. Riddle OF south Of
the city sewed the fifth star on their
service flag. The last of their five
boys is now in the service of the
country and the family has done its
bit for the cause.
At the outbreak Of the war, Dan,
who was then under draft age volun-
teered for the navy and was listed
as the first to go out from the Chick
asha high school Ed Riddle, the
eldest Of the boys, joined the ma
rines from Mountain View a month
ago and gave up his business to hunt
service where the action was hottest.
Royal. the next in seniority, left a
few days later for special engineer
ing and radio training at the Uni
versity of Oklahoma under govern
ment instruction. Ted, next to the
youngest is here waiting his call into
service as a naval reserve and the
enlistment of Paul, who is barely
eighteen, cleans up the big famil
of boys.
All the Riddle boys were students
in the Chickasha high school and
the three oldest have graduated. All
we're stars on the c. H. S. football
team.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
SAYS GRADY MEN
ARE ON THE JOB

Speaking in behalf of the incre-
ment of Grady county boys leaving
here for Camp Stanley, Texas, on
May 1, Marvin Williams writes to
the Express as follows:
"Please ell everybody that the
boys leav'u May l are OK. in the
3O4th Cavalry, and I am in school at
Fort Sam Houston. We are all we'll
and are enjoying life in the army.
Please thank the Red Cross ladies
for u.s."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
FRENCH DRIVE FORWARD.
Bv United rress

By United Press
Parfis, July 12.-Driving forward
on a five mile front, the French
again made important gains between
the Aisne and the Marne, capturinS
the village of Longpont and several
adjacent strongholds, the French war
office announced today.
The German artillery is active in
the Verdun sector. The French made
successful raids in the Champagne
region, north of Montdidier taking
20 prisoners.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
ITALIANS
TAKE BIG
OBJECTIVE
Allied Drive In Albania Bringing Results;
Peasant Army Storms Moscow;
American Launch Sunk
Jy United rrsss.

Jy United Press.
Washington, July 12.-Berat, The
stragetic center of the road to Ser
hia and the immediate objective of
the allies offensive in Albania has
fallen before the advancing Italian
troops, an official cable to the Ital-
ian embassy here says,
The message reported that a great
quantity of war booty and numerous
prisoners had been taken by the
advancing army
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
OFFICIALS TO SELL
coNFIScATEO JlTNEY

The chances are that someone viii
buy a flivver at a right price on
July %, when Deputy L. S Marshal
Dillon assumes the role of an auc-
tioneer in front of the federal build
ing and sells a confiscated Ford.
The buzz wagon was caught at Frog
Greek bridge in jefferson county
some time ago, loaded with whisky.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
Minor Thrust Succeeds.
By United Press.

London, July 12.-More than 120
prisoners and ten machine guns we're
captured in minor operations south
west of Merris on the Flanders front
Field Marshal Haig reported today
Successful raids were conducted
elsewhere in Flanders and Picardy.
Welsh troops captured 16 prisoners
in a raid on the German trenches at
Hamel
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
Motor Launch Sunk.
BY United Presa.

" = T'TNNI 7 V7oH
Washington, July 10. TT Motor
launch No 1929 was fired upon and
sunk by German shore batteries
while assisting a French destroyer
to tow an American seaplane ashore
the navy department announced
Three members Of the crew were
picked up ON an allied shore and
two were taken prisoner by the Ger
mans Two others are unaccounted
for.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
Berlin Claims captives.
By United Press.

By United Press.
Berlin, July 11.-Five airplanes of
an American squadron of six, intend.
ing to raid Goblenz were captured
and their crews taken prisoner, the
war office announced today.
Gobenz is the capital of a Rhine
province situated on the river of that
name, so miles southwest of Cologne.
Goblenz has a population Of $4,000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
Turk Capital Bombed.
BY United Press.

By United Press.
Lo ndon, July 12.-Another British
raid on Constantinople was announc.
ed by the air ministry The raid
occurred on July when half a ton
of bombs were dropped by British
birdmen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
OKLAHOMA LIEUTENANT
is KILLED IN ACTION
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, July 12.-Lieut. H. NJ.
COppinger of Oklahoma City was kill
ed inaction according to a list Of 50
army casualties reported today by
General Pershing. Nine were killed
in action, is wounded, five are miss
ing and 20 are dead from other
causes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
Hun Report Confirmed.

Washington, July 12--T'ive Ameri.
can airplanes are missing as a result
of bombing expedition, General Per.
shing reported today An emmy raid
in the Vosges was repulsed without
the enemy reaching the American
lines, the report stated.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
40 Men 10 Report July "a; DisbicI |
Men 10 Travis; No. 2 Boys to
Camp 0glelhrOpe
MEN ARE NOTIFIED
K BY LOCAL EX. BOARD
Call for Negro Registrars Issued; will
Practically Exhaust Class Negroes
in District No.


Calls for forty Grady county men
to entrain at Chickasha for CamI
Travis, Texas, and Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia, July "a and 20 came to the
local board yesterday afternoon and
notices were mailed out this morning
to class one registrants who are to
fill the quota. Twenty men viii be
selected from each district according
to instructions from the adjutant
general.
Order numbers for twenty men to
fill the July call from the northern
borad were checked off the lists Of
remaining class / men yesterday and
letters were mailed today announc-
ing a roll call for the increment at
the Federal building on the afternoon
of July p at $40 p. m. First roll
call for the selected men from the
southern board is scheduled for 10
q. m. July rs and the bunch will take
train for Fort Oglethorpe at $50 that
afternoon,
Orders for the induction Of fifteen
negroes into service from the north
ern board came to Mr. Durbin re-
Gently and the contingent Will leave
for Camp Dodge, Iowa on ~. IS at
2.E3 p. IN. via frisco. This cali viii
r%actically exhaust the colored draft
able lists for the northern district,
Il is thought,
Following are the lists, with alter
rates, which we're called today:
Northern Board, White.
Jesse V. Ray, Chickasha.
Daniel c. Koehn, Chickasha.
William Henry Denney, Pocasset.
Fred Henry Doris, Verden.
Carl Ellsworth Davis, Chickasha.
William w Plato, Chickasha.
Webb Hart, Amber
Victor D. Allison, Wade, Okla.
Paul Eldon Oliver, Wheatand.
Eurcle r. Rath Tuttle.
Sidney Ray Anderson, Chickasha
Elchard Herring, Chickasha.
Benjamin f. Charlton, Minco.
Ely " Jordan, Chickasha.
Hugh G. Gordan, Carnegie.
Edgar Smith, Naples.
Fred Walter Creed, Clements, Kan.
Millard Fillmore Roberts, Tabler.
George w. Warmer Amber.
William Bell Byars, Chickasha.
Charley Edward Jones, Naples.
Michael James Carney, Chickasha.
Roy Fenuess, Minco.
Boyd Henry Gibson, Seymour, Tex.
Don c. Gasney, Chickasha.
William Russell Roper, Chickasha,
Benjamin f. Mann, Chickasha.
Frank Edison Jones, Fort Worth.
South Board, White.
Ely R. Boydston, Bradley.
Bemis Cline, Lexington
Taylor Wright, Rush Springs.
Wesley b. Buchanan, Santa Rosa,
N. NJ.
Wesley Crabtree, Caddo.
James E. Burrows, Alex.
Harrison Franklin, Lindsay
Edward, Hugo Lutonsky, Rush
Springs.
Luther NJ. Jones, Cement.
William R. Laud, Rush Springs.
Frederick A. James, Jasper, Okla
Harris Hudson, Leedley Okla.
Louis C. Rice Ninnekah.
Oscar R. Crosser, Pocasset.
Ray Westmorland. Tabler.
John Henry Vision, Chickasha.
Dorm Lowery, Rush Springs.
jim Addison, Lindsay.
Walter W. Isle, Chickasha.
William Quincy Sain, Laverty.
Marion r. Pearce, Lindsay.
Archie Reed Mcdonald, Norge.
Brice L. Walthal, Oklahoma City
Charles e. Davis, Belzoni, Okla.
Negroes, Northern Board.
Lawrence Mcmillan. Saint Joseph
Mo.
Jack Harris, Chickasha
Harley Thrower Chickasha.
Nathaniel Ligon, Chickasha.
Ernest Roland, Chickasha.
Robert Tea Adams, Chickasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12

Remember your obligation to Uncle
Sam. Save and serve by investing in
War Savings stamps.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12

Adolphe Johnsin, Chiokasha.
Benjamin Warren, Chicllasha.
Jake Jones, Chickasha
Frank Jones, Chickasha
Jake Little, Chickasha.
James E. Weatherford, Omaha, Neh
Clarence Lyon, Chickasha
Claud Wilson, Chickasha.
Bert Wilson, Chickasha
Reace McAfee, Chickasha
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12
Peasants Storm Moscow.

Stockholm, July l2,-- An enormous
army composed mainly of peasants
and led by NJ Chernoff, leader of the
social revoutionaries, has reached
the. outskirts of Moscow, according
to dispatch received here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12

All the latest news "
wire every day from
the u. p. Association
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-12

You will find all the
local news every day
in The Daily Express
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-12-05
PRESIDENT WILSON
SAILED THIS WEEK

Woodrow Wilson. president of the
United States sailed Wednesday for
Europe to participate as one Of five
representatives of the United States
IN the peace conference to be held in
France The transport George Wash
ington got under way at 1913 II. IN.
The presidents party included two
other members Of the American dele
cation Secretary Of State Robert
lansing, and Henry White, forms
ambassador to France and Italy. Col
oncl T.. NJ. House and General Taskcr
II. Bliss, the other two members are
already in Europe.
As the George Washington swung
out into the North river On II voyage
unprecedented IN American history,
President and Mrs Wilson stood on
the flying bridge, the highest point to
which passengers could climb.
The George Washington turned her
head toward the sea shortly after
1920 o'clock As the big liner straight
cned her course the president salute
Of u guns thundered from the trans
ports guns.
The George Washington with Its
convoy Of war vessels will take the
southern route. going by way Of the
Azores In order to avoid the colder
temperatures which would be enc0un-
tered on the northern route.
President Wilson and his peace
party are not expected to reach Paris
before next week, probably not until
Saturday This trip across will be
made at ordinary cruising speed, as
there is no occasion for haste.
II Is understood the George Wash.
ington and her convoy are going di-
rcctly to Rrcst France. one Of the
chief ports Of American deharkntion
for the army Probably II very large
number ol American troops will he
at the camps in thnt vicinity when
the presidents party arrives and will
participate in the initial ceremonies
welcoming him to France.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-12-05
DIR. SMITH MARRIED

The following item Of interest np-
peared In the Albuquerque Journal of
last Friday:
Miss Rachael V. Smith of Fort
Sumner and DR.. Clyn Smith Of Clovis,
were married in III Pnso Thursday at
the First Methodist Episcopal Church,
the Rev. Van Valkcnberg officiating.
The bride has been county superln-
tendent Of the De Bncu county schools
for the last year and is the present
supcrintcndent-ele She is very cap
able and efficient and II popular young
lady. DR.. Smith Is Il well known and
successful physician of Clovis. having
resided there for the past ten years.
"The wedding came as complete
surprise to their many friends at this
time. After short visit 10 Elephant
Butte Dam, Camp Cody and other
points Of interest, DR.. and Mrs. Smith
will return home
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-12-05
Church News
Items Of Intrest In Clovis Church
Circles
METHODIST CENTENARY

We are living IN the day Of large
things. We think and do because we
see the need of the hour MS perhaps
no age has been able to see the need
II had to meet.
One hundred years ng0 the Method
list Church began its Missionary work.
You were not at the beginning but we
ARE where We see the results and that
evidence should stir to new life any
one who has red American blood. And
because we are stirred We are now
working On grcata Centenary celebra-
tion at Clovis. We began the planning
last Sunday by appointing n commit
tee Of twcnty-one on prayer
The object Is that there ~ rs many
prayer circles in the town on every
Wednesday morning at 1915. Will 1t
Work? Sure It's already working |
know for there have been too many to
ask the hour and 10 tell me the plans
made. More concerning the plans
next sunday The morning subject
will he praying That Gets There BE
sure and he on hand. God is calling
real men. Are you one to fail Him?
The night q 90 o'clock subject
viii be the " Uncommon Man We
will sing some Of the songs In this
service that the boys are singing in
the trenches and army. We must
know how to sing these songs when
the boys get home SO lets begin with
"Ovcr There" next Sunday night and
later the others will come In.
Don't forget it, but where the wei
come is right, the temperature is right,
also the spirit is right
j. T. REDMON, Pastor.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-12-05
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

This Is glorious weather for this
country from an agricultural point of
view and We are all glad and are
thankful to the Good Father whose
mercy Is ever flowing into our world
and lives But our thankfulncSS should
a, deeper into our lives than merely
an idle and meaningless comment upon
the subject. ON the first day Of the
week let us come together in Gods
House for mutml and community
Worship and praise 10 Him whose
mercy cndurclh forever.
The Presbyterian Church invites
You to worship with them upon next
Sunday at II u. IN. and 7:lJ p. III.
This church has developed Il whole
some home spirit that You will enjoy
aud that will do you good
At the morning service 'hr sermon
subject will he: who Can Understand
His Power" In the evening Three
Types of Worshipers.'
4 cordial welcome Is always cvtcnd-
ed 10 everybody.
TED =. HOLlFIELD, Minister.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-12-05
SUGAR RESTRICTIONS REMOVED

Albuquerque, y. NJ, Dee. An
sugar limitations, both for households
and public eating places are removed.
the New Mexico Federal Administrn-
iion officials were advised by wire this
morning.
Sugar may now he purchased for
household use without restriction
General orders Nos. eight and nine Of
the war program for public eating
places are rescindcd and sugar as
needed may now he bought and used.
This does not remove all Food Ad-
ministration control Of sugar, how
ever. The coming system remains In
force. Manufacturers are restricted
to thirty day supply and rciiners are
moi permitted 10 sell more than thir-
ly day supply to manufacturers until
the new Cuban and Porto Rico sugar
begins arriving in quantities.
The Food Administration modifes
promptly the food program to conform
with actual conditions. Due 10 the
better production Of sugar This year
IN nearly every important sugar pro
ducing country. the restrictions on
household use of sugar are removed