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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
WAR%ORK
CONFERENCE
A SUCCESS

Oklahoma City. Sept 2l.-Three
hundred workers and delegates re-.
presenting the Y. NJ c. A, the Y.
w. c. A., War Camp Community ser
vice, American Library association,
Jewish Welfare board, National Ca
tholic War Council and Salvation
Army, composing the United War
Work campaign were here from all
parts of Oklahoma to attend the
United War Work conference held in
Oklahoma City yesterday to organize
plans for the big allied drive for
funds to be launched II November.
The committee ON resolutions ap-
pointed at the morning session and
representing citizens of the state,
presented resolutions at the afternoon
meeting endorsing the plan of United
War Work campaign and pledged to
cary out the request Of President
Wilson. The resolution states that
every individual who is able to give
will be reached and the state quota
for Oklahoma is based at $1,61S,S00.
and is based on the quotas of the
Third Liberty Loan in this state.
The quotas of individual counties will
be decided by the state chairman.
An advisory committee Of one hun
dred representative men and women
of the state will be named Because
CT the drouth conditions the greatest
care will be- exercised in assigning
quotas and all government informa-
tion regarding the situation viii be
carefully studied before naming the
sum to be raised in any county
Z. w. Martin, state chairman pre-
sided, G. s. Bilheimer, campaign di-
rector of the southern department,
outlined plans for the United War
Work campaign, saying it was the
purpose of the officials to have Sc
participate Jointly
in the work no one working individu
ally. ('letcher S. Broclman represent
ed the Y. M. C. A, Miss Oiloosh
Burner and Dr. katherine Davis re-
presented the Y. w. c. A., JOY Z.
Morgan spoke for the American Lii
hrary association; Brigadier General
+. Woods spoke for the Salvation
Army, Father Severns, for the Ma
tional Catholic War Council, Rabbi
Joseph Blatt TO the Jewish Welfare
Board, Mr. Spurs for the War Camp
Community service. DR., Davis for
the Y. w. c. A. war work from
France was also on the program as
were state and county directors.
A public reception was held in the
evening, with talks by Miss Bruner
and DR. Davis
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
DEMOCRATS
GIVE GORE
FREEZE OUT
Ignore Blind Senator on Floor of
Convention Meeting is Enthu-
siastic; Bailey is Chosen
Permanent Chairman.

Members of the Grady county dele.
cation to the state Democratic con-
vention held in oklahoma City yes.
terday, characterize the action of the
convention toward Senator Thomas
p. Gore as the most chilling demon
straiton they had ever witnessed,
when the convention absolutely ig.
nored the presence of the blind sena.
tor on the floor.
One of the Grady delegates said
this morning, During the entfTe con-
vention heard Core name men.
toned only one time. It was during
particularly enthusiastic demon.
stratlon OF patriotism in which the
national administration was being
boosted Someone in the rear of the
house shouted Goodbye Gore"
Judge Frank NJ Bailey Of this city
was recommended and acted as per
manent chairman of the meeting. 1T
was one of the best, if not the best
and most enthusiastic meeting | have
ever attended, srr-Judge Bailey
this morning "The win the war spir-
it was of course rampant 1t plainly
showed that the Democrats are CIV
ing their full and complete support to
all war meisures and to the admin
istration"
Judge Bailey addressed the conven-
tion, briefly, thanking the delegates
for the honor bestowed upon him in
his selection as permanent chairman.
Pat Malloy of Tulsa, temporary
chairman, made the keynote speech
of the convention. Scott Ferris also
addressed the assembly and Judge
J. B. A. Robertson, Democratic nom.
inee for governor, spoke in behalf of
the state nominees. He outlined con
ditions in the state and declared in
favor of better and more advanced
school system, extensive Improvement
of highways and home ownership fol
Oklahomans.
The meeting was harmonious
throughout. The only friction at al
evident, was some rumored discussion
on the resolutions Committee will
reference to b-Jman's suffrag'
question. The convention. however
went unanimous in favor II ~ rag
for women.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
British Troops Drive Enemy Be-
fore Them; Take Other I'm.
portant Ports; Progress 10
Miles East Jordan.
TOTAL OF
70 MILES ON TURKS
Fighting at Low Ebb on West
Front; american and French
Artillery Busy; British
Repulse Attack.

BY United Press.
The progress in Macedonia and
Palestine is increasing daily. Tbs
British in addition to other cap
lures, have taken Malta, another
important seaport and railway ter
minal on the Mediterranean. repre-
senting total advance of 70 miles
since the drive began. The British
have also progressed 10 miles east
of the Jordan, occupying Ecsalt and
striking toward the Amman. .Hedjan
railway.
Arab forces are driving the scat
tered Turkish elements northward
along the railway toward that town.
The total OF prisoners will greatly
exceed the $4,000 already mention
ed, according TO the report Of Gen.
eral Allenby received at the London
war office today.
In Macedonia, the allies are now
advancing on front Of nearly 100
miles. Between the Monastir and Dol.
ran region, they have reached the
confluence of the Vardar and Cerna
north Of the nearest point In the
SerboGrecian frontier
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24

a breathing spell for a few minutes,
the work of classification is taken
up but there has been no steady
classification campaign waged.
There is one detail not yet deter
mined that in some cases will hold
up classification until the matter is
cleared up, 1t is the date of war
marriages as affected BY the IS to
As draft. The other registrations
have had their war marriage dead
line" That is, marriages after a
fixed date We're not considered in
claims for exemptions. The war mar
riage date for the 1S-45 draft has not
been fixed and until it is, recently
married registrants will have to wait
on their classification until the local
board is fully advised.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
Ok1ahOn1d71s In
Casualty List

By United Press.
Washington, Sept 24.-The fol
lowing casualties are reported by
the commanding general of the
American Expeditionary Forces
Killed in action, 55; missing in ac-
ton, u; wounded severely, 20; died
from wounds, IL; died from aero
plane accident, l died from acci-
dent and other causes, 2; died of
disease, 2; wounded, degree unde-
termined, /; prisoners, g. Total,
119.
The list includes ~ following
Oklahoma men: Killed jim action
Private Tom P. Humphries, FL
more; Private Porter Cox, Ham
mon; Private Clyde w. Freeman,
Sentinel Private Thomas II. Grimes,
Lenora; Private Robert C. Richard
son, Duke. Missing in action, Pri-
vate Frank Newland, Tonkawa.
Marine Corps.
A summary of casualties to date:
Officers-Deaths 80; wounded,
65 missing, / Sub total, 1O5.
Enlisted men-Deaths, 1000;
1876; in hands of enemy
l5; missing, 1858. Sub total 3,129.
Grand total, 1924.
The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
If the American Expeditionary For
,es Gncluded in above totaD; Kill
I'd in action, / died of wounds re-
,eived in action, /; wounded in ac-
ion, severely, 7; wounded in action,
legree undetermined, l.; missing in
lction, 10; in hands of enemy, 1.
Total, 81
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
CHILDREN'S NIGHT DRAWS.
BIG CROWD TOTABERNACLE.

to time addressed the people, explain.
ing the character and purpose of his
work and gave a demonstration of
his methods all of which called forth
the heartiest applause from both little
ones and grown-ups.
During the evening c. H. Ritted an
nounced tn was-TT number on
the program of the evening for which
Mr.. Lewis had made no preparation
and of which he had no knowledge.
He then announced that little Miss
Jenlizabeth Emanuel, daughter Of
Capt L. F. Emanuel, would give the
number.
This little lady then went forward
and in few appropriate words pre-
sented to Mr.. Lewis, on behalf of the
Sunshine chorus, beautiful open
face gold watch. In accepting the
gift, Mr.. Lewis responded, expressing
his deep appreciated of the splendid
Gift from his many little friends.
During the evening DR.. Bulgin an
nounced that enough money had
been contributed and subscribed to
meet all of the expenses of the meet
ing and urged all who had made
pledges to pay them to ]. w Wilson,
treasurer, by Wednesday night
The whole atmosphere of the even
ing was one Of applause, laughter and
good will, and it was generally re-
marked that it was one of the best
evenings of the revival meetings.
DR. Bulgin closed the evenings SER
vice with short talk on the value
D fsurrender to Christ tn-the early
years of life and appealed to the pa
'ents to support the children in the
step they had laken and the decision
they had made to live for Jesus.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
WEpNEs spAY

1t was children's night at the big
tabernacle last evening and from 1880
till 10 O'Clock the children, under the
direction of Rev. r. o. Lewis, assist
ed by Mrs. Lewis, at the piano, en-
tertained, instructed and inspired
the great audience that filled the
seating and standing room space and
intently watched and listened for two
hours and a half while nearly 600
boys and girls between the ages of
and Ia sang songs, recited pieces,
quoted scriptures, executed drills and
gave yells that aroused the admira-
tion and called forth repeated ap-
plause from the auuience throughout
the evening. Mr. Lewis from time
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
MONSTER BATTLE
LINE FROM NEW
YORK TO JORDAN

BY United Press.
Paris, Sept. 24.--The most colossal
battle Of all time is now raging, with
the battle line stretching from New
York to the other side OF the banks
of the Jordan.
Perhaps the intensity of the fight.
ing varies, but 1t will not stop until
the Boche is beaten everywhere. The
allies hold the whip hand and big
events seem to be brewing for the
comparatively near future
Still, every allied officer and man
is most emphatic that there never
was a time when the allies needed
more to keep their eyes open and
never needed to be stronger than now
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
RELIGION ON DISCS

By United Press.
Paris, Sept 24.-An army order
from American headquarters states
Ltat soldies may Indicate their re-
ligious belief on the backs of their
identity discs. for use in case they
are killed. "P" will indicate Protes-
taEt. &C" Catholic and "Hg Hebrew.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24

By United Press.
With the Americans on tho MS'z
Front, Sept. 24.-Aside from the ar
tillery bombardment of the German
centers with counter shelling of the
American positions from Hunland, tho
Woevre front is quiet.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
INSPECT HOME
Sc SECTION

Miss Susan B. Ramsey of st, Louis,
supervisor of the Home Service work
of the Red Cross, will be in Chicka-
sha tomorrow to inspecS the Home
service section of the Red Cross.
There will be meeting of the sec
ton at 2:3O in the Home Service sec
ton rooms at which time Miss Ram
sey will deliver a short talk. At 1880
in the evening Miss Ramsey will meet
with the executive board Of she chap
ter.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
May Lapse Again

BY United Press.
With the British In France. Sept.
2i.-The British front seemed about
to become a zone of trench war.
fare again. II the British succeed IN
their general advance, It will reflect
greater credit than any of their re-
markable successes of the last sew.
eral weeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
French Artillery Active.

By United Press.
Paris. Sept 24.-Artillery fighting
in the st. Quentin sector between tho
Ailette and the Aisne was reported
by the French war office today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
euluars Announce retirement,

By United Press.
Sofia, Sept 24-The retirement OF
the Bulgarian armies between CernA
and Varda was announced by the Bull
garian war office today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
PREDICT AMERICAN ATTACKS

By United Press.
Copenhagen, Sept 24.-The Ameri-
cans. have completed their artillery
concentration on the St Mihiel front
and new attacks may be expected,
declares General Ardenia, writing in
the Berlin Tageblatt.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24

BY United Press.

by UHIItU IIto0.
London, Sept 24.-Last night the
enemy attacked our new positions
southeast of Gavelle, supporting their
assault by a heavy barrage, Field
Marshal Haig reported to the war Of
flee today. The attack was COM
pletely repuIsed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
Occupy New Port

by United Press.
London, Sept. 2t.-British forces
have occupied the important port Of
Acre in the Palestine campaign it
was announced to the war offico to-
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24
GREAT CROWD ATTENDS
FUNERAL OF CARDINAL
By United Press.

By United Press.
New York, Sept 24.-Ten thous-
and persons, constituting the great
est crowd ever gathered in the edi-
flee, were in ST. Patrick's cathedral
today. as the final funeral services
for Cardinal Farley, who died last
week. were held.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24

Uncle Sam asks you to redeem
your War Savings pledge. Buy War
Savings Stamps.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24

All the latest news by
wire every day from
the u. P. Association
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-24

You will find all the
local news every day.
in The Daily Express
Evening journal., 1918-03-20
LAUNCH FIRST WOODEN
SHIP OF NEW FLEET

In the presence Of a large number Of
government officials and other distin-
gushed guests, the first wooden ship
in the Emergency Fleet Corporations
program 10 be launched upon the
Atlantic seabOard was sent overheard
Yesterday afternoon at the Passaic
River Shipyard Of the Foundation Com
Dany at New York city. Details Of the
launching were In charge Of Alvin r..
Morrison, formerly Of this city, and now
connected with the sh pbuldng branch
Ut the Foundation Company.
The vessel was christened Coyote by
Miss Phyllis Hughes, daughter Of for
mer Senator Hughes. of New Jersey.
The men Of the shipyard rendered q
banquet last evening in Newark TO the
Office and yard men Of the company.
and upon behalf Of the employees, Mr.
Morrison presented handsomely en-
grayed gold watches TO Mr.. Crosby,
Mr.. Dalzell and Mr. Johnson. represent
ing respectively the Foundation Com
pany, the United States Shipping Board
and the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
during the construction Of the Coyote.
Mr.. Morrison said that this gracious
act upon the part OF the men expressed
the close. relationship that exists be
tween the officers and men in their
keen desire to speed up Uncle Sans
ships.
Evening journal., 1918-03-20
EVERY SECTION MUST
RAISE IT'S OWN FOOD

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, March 20.--Every sec
tion Of the country must produce its
own food supply; The rail lines must be
relieved Of much distribution of food
and feed.
Facing The heaviest volume Of traffic
In the history Of transportation in this
country the railroad administration
was bending every effort TO relieve tho
carriers Of the usual burden OF dis
tributlng local food supplies. The rail
roads have the biggest job they ever
have handled In taking care OF the
needs OF the military institution of the
nation, not to mention the gigantic task
Of keeping food and supplies for The
Allies at the ports ready for loading.
Some indication Of the tremendous
saving that must be accomplished by
wheat consumers was shown when ofn-
cial reports showed that wheat received
at the western primary markets FOR the
month ending March i6 fell off i6,OOO,-
900 bushels from the amount received
during the same period last year.
Evening journal., 1918-03-20
WOMEN TO WORK
FOR LIBERTY LOAN

The Womens Liberty Loan Commit
Zee for the City Of Wilmington and
Christiana and Brandywine Hundreds
held its initial meeting this morning i'm
the Equitable Trust Company's offices.
and with Mrs. Otho Nowland as chair
man. was organized for work during
The next Liberty Loan Drive. They will
have the ofllce devoted 30 women's use
in the Equitable Bank for their head
quarters from now on during the drive
and VIII have Mrs. c. II. johnson as
secretary in charge.
Oncers Of the committe, IN addition
TO Mrs. Newland, are Mrs. Frederick
William Curtis. yice-chairman, and
Mrs. George s. Capelle, Jr. secretary
The city will be canvassed by wards.
with four captains each. for the Sew
enth and Ninth wards, and two cap
tains each for the other wards Mrs J
\ Colby is chairman for Brandywine
hundred. and Mrs. C. Marshall Barton
for Chrstiana hundred.
Evening journal., 1918-03-20
DEATH OF John X. FLYNN.

John K. Flynn died on Monday after
an illness OF five weeks. He was son
Of the late Patrick H. and Cecilia X
Flynn. Of this city, and a grandson Of
tho late Martin Kennedy, OF New Castle.
Mr.. Kennedy was born in Fontaine-
bleau, France, and settled in New Cas-
tie in i79s During the war of 1912
he took part in the defense ~ Lewcs
He was also a grcat-grandson Of the
late Arthur Mains. OF Philadelphia Mr.
Flynn was born in Wilmington. lie at
tended the Cilarkson Taylor Academy
ami Father Reilly's College. The funeral
will be held tomorrow morning from
his late residence, No 6i3 Harrison
street. with requiem mass at st Pauls
Church and intcrment at Cathedral
cemetery
Evening journal., 1918-03-20
INCOME TAX DODGERS
F IN "SLACKER" CLASS

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON. March 2o.-Tax dodg-
ers after April 1 will he placed in the
class of draft slackers and just as Wig
Orously prosecuted.
IL a statement today, Daniel c. Roper,
commissioner OF internal revenue, ap-
pealed again TO "al good citizens 10
nle their returns and report the failures
Of those who do not make the returns
Ignorance won't stand as an excuse FOR
failing to obey the law. The man who
failed TO register under the seleotlNe
service act was regarded as Stacker
and prosecuted as such. The man who
fails TO flle his income tax IS a Stacker
and when he is discovered, 10 will not
be easier for him TO escape punishment
than il was for the men who eya6ed
the draft regulations"
Evening journal., 1918-03-20
Today's News Today

largely represented than it is. SO that
il can get Justice
Wilmington is being robbed by the
Legislature" he said You levy an
assessment of SO apiece on every man,
woman and child in Wilmington. am
ready to help Wilmington secede and
attach IL to Pennsylvania or oklahoma,
for that matter
Mr. Webster said many people get o
wrong impression about the law. Somc
farmers in this section Brandywinc
hundred) are paying an income tar, he
said.
The bill was in Mr. McNabb's com
mittee and Mr.. Connellys committee anc
why didn't they thresh it out then nc
asked
Mr.. McNabb said he opposed all thosf
features in committee and endeavore'
10 have the bill amended and voiec
only after he had been advised to b.!
a commission.
Mr.. Connolly said ne introduced tn'
original Income Tax bill for schoo'
purposes, with an exemption of S2VVi
The outcome was that the ioVcrno
NHRhtnAru a UA~l'o-l NiCth
which drew the present bill. and ne ant
Mr.. McNabb agreed to IL finally on th'
representation that it would he well tc
get 1t on the statute books and amendd
If IT. subsequently needed amendment
lie Thought this extra session shoul,
amend il.
Speaker Hall said IL was up to the
House TO decide whether the income ta1
amendment should be considered. The
vote to admit the bin was defeated by
the following vote
Yeas --- Connolly, Gross. Downward
Jones. Loose. McNabb. Rash anc
Speaker Halls.
Nays -- Ahern, Boyce. Buckingham
Burris, Chipman, Culver, DAILY. Ellison
Green, Griwell, d. C.. Hall. Hutchinson
Nersey, Killen, Lewis, Marvel, Messick
Peet. Swain. Tarbutton, Tindau anC
Wehster-22.
Evening journal., 1918-03-20
AN EASY WAY TO
Danish PIHPLES

N you are troubled with pimples.
blackheads, acne. BARRIERS Itch. blotches,
freckles or other skin disease OF blem-
ish. now is the time 60 get rid OF it
with Hokara.
This pure and simple skin healer Is
being introduced in Wilmington by n.
B. Danforih. at the low price Of 35c for
a liberal sized jar and they have sold
hundreds Of treatments.
10 contains no grease or acids. is
cleanly TO use and is a true nourish-
ncnt for the skin. cleaning and clear
ing 1t IN every pore. making IL soft.
white and beautiful.
II H0kafa docs not do even more
thar is claimed for it and give perfect
satisfaction, return the empty iar TO
n B. Danforths DRUG store and they
win refund your money. II you have
any skin trouble, you cannot spend 35c
70 better advantage than for a Jar of
dir ski food
Evening journal., 1918-03-20
"THE Old MAIDs, CLrRr

The faculty Of The Howard school
will present "The Old Maids Club" in
the Howard school tomorrow after
noon. The proceeds viii be for the
portrait fund Those who will take
part are, Miss Brodnax. Miss L. Ander-
son, Miss johnson. Miss Scott, Miss
Roach, Miss Williams, Mrs. Young. Miss
Weston, Miss Cariv, Mrs. Anderson.
Miss Gray, Miss Henderson. Miss Reed,
Miss Bowscr, Miss Nicholson and Mrs.
Berry.
The directors are: Coach, Miss Bald
wiR' property mistress, Miss Henry
publicity committee. Miss Jones and
Mrs. Gaskell; stage managers. Mcssrs
Whitten and Harris.
Evening journal., 1918-03-20
DENNIS GETS ANOTHER CHANGE.

AZ tho request Of John Lynn, attorney.
JWlge Churchmal in Municipal Court to
day permitted a r. opening OF The case
of Alexander Dennis, who is now serv-
ing three months in the New CASTE
County WorkhOuse on a charge Of car
rying concealed a deadly weapon and
fined si00 and costs, or three months
Imprisonment.
Dennis is 10 be given q chance to
prove his former good reputation. Judge
Churchman set next Friday for the hear
Ing.
Evening journal., 1918-03-20
FILLS stomach
With New ENERGY
Weak. Worn Ont. Classy. Sour stomach
Revived and Made 10 Enjoy
Food With Stuar's DyS-
nnnsia Inhlnls
pepsia Tablets.

Most Of us cat three times a day
and often FORGET that each meal should
be disposed Of in The stomach 10 make
room Tor the next. The failure Of the
stomach to do this is called indigestion
or dyspepsia, with its sour risings. gas
rumblings, pain, depression and the
feeling Of stunincss when breathing is
difficult
The most effective remedy and The
most reliable one because YOU can get
il at any drug store in The United
States Of Canada, is Siuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets. at 80 cents a box. Inst ~
depriying yourself OF food or going on
a starvation ct simply keep on az you
have and let these tablets straighten
out your stomach. digest The food and
keep you i'm The fight