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Evening journal., 1918-03-15

We felcitate Miss Caribel Ginns and Miss Marion
Schwartz upon the Of the dance they gave the
Queen de Danse Queen Theatre Wednesday night for
the benent Of the Our Boys France Tobacco Fund It
neited trine $50 enough to supply 200 Of
lighters in France with smokes for week. It
nice thing for them and r friends TO do The promise
Of further money for the fund through least
dance to be held in the near future is also gratifying
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
With The Pafaqraphers

Il IS difficult 10 discover how the finances OF Germany
are being managed but enough is published TO show That
the burden Of debt the empire has piled up something
colossal This has been effected through the sale OF huge
issues Of Government bonds and also by increase in
the currency The notes IN circulation have passed
four billion nye hundred million dollars and The issues
mounting steadily. This will remind Americans OF
the greenbaoks that out n such flood during the
Civil War and did much TO disturb markets and to
bedeyi finances for dozen years after AppOmattOX
II the whole truth concerning German finances could be
published the Allies would be immensely hearened for
they would that the end OF the is coming on
with mathematical ceriainty-Lincoln State Journal.
The story Of a compositors worries with Thomas
Carylcs manuscript recalls TO a correspondent Of a
London paper the somewhat kindred experience that be-
fell a typeseter in the Office OF a Dundee newspaper 10
whose columns George Gilnlan frequently contributed
Being a member Of Gnllan's congregation, this COM
positor favored with a large amount Of his min
ser's wretchedly written copy One day, when the
manuscript even more undeepherable than usual
tine banged It down his frame with the remark:
AS a Christian honor and admire Mr. Gilnlan, but as
composition I'll be happy Till his body gets three
claps OF the spade."-The ArgonanL
Evening journal., 1918-03-15

German troops have occupied Odessa. in Russia. 1t
is city about FIVE times as large Wilmington. and
the chief southern port OF the country. This acquisi
ton gives to the Huns for the time being. commanding
position the Black Sea and also makes available for
their large stores OF cereals which had pur
chased for the OF the Allies. This development is
looked upon one which while it doubtless will prolong
The war; will not affect It's nnal outcome.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15

In the week ended March TO- the Germans sank
eighteen British ships fifteen Of which over 1900
tons burthen. Since the ruthless submarine warfare
gan the number Of British merchant ships sunk
has been 81 32 and the Of ships 1000
burthen has been 1870 The figures the week ended
March 10 therefore slightly below the average
Evening journal., 1918-03-15

That was a fine response that made by the peo-
pie Of Wilmington and vicinity for contributions Of
money and supplies 70 The Home for Aged Women on
February a. which donation day at the institution.
The list OF gyers shows that the home and its inmates
have many good friends who viii not them suffer
through lack Of funds OF materials. While pot Of
the largest certainly Of the most deserving OF
our charitable Institutions
Evening journal., 1918-03-15

That Wilmington who sentenced to life
Imprisonment for numbering his infant daughter has
cause for complaint He should deem himself lucky
that death sentence not pronounced against him.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15

Mrs. cornella Lord Ferguson 70 years old Of Black
bird Did not long survive her husband former Lieuten
spt-SQsernor coen Ferguson. She estmable
s<oman beloved by her relatives respected by all
~ao knew her Mr.. Ferguson died last August
Evening journal., 1918-03-15

Gemanys conduct in Russia is in keeping withher
conduct wherever she has planted a conquerng foot
brutal rapacious and conscionless The Boshevi have
made sorry Of things and left the country helpless
and well-nigh hopeless
Evening journal., 1918-03-15

Agents, commission men and bond
statesmen should study the Want Ads
for new opportunities during the com
ng week.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
FRIDAY, MARCH. is, 1918.
SENATE LIKELY TO FOLLOW HOUSE LEAD ON
NATIONAL PROHIBITION

THAT the Delaware House Representatives has voted
4 to ratify the proposed amendment to the Federal
Constitution providing for national prohibition is not sur
prsng to anyone who has watched the trend Of events
since Congress acted The strength Of sentiment in
national prohibition is indicated by the fact that
only six Representatives voted against ratification.
Few persons doubt that the Senate will follow the
lead Of the House. In fact it may have done even be-
fore these lines reach the reader because things are NOV
ing speedily Dover that the businss Of the special
s5sson restricted TO the subjects covered by
the governors message which called it.
Our candid opinion is that il is utterly beyond the
power the @wet forces TO prevent Affirmative action
by the Senate noilh standing their asserted belief that
they have the amendment beaten there by at least one
vote.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
WOMEN Of
MIDDLE AGE
Need Help 10 Pass the Crisis Safe.
ly-ProOf that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Can be Relied Upon.

Urbana, Ih During Change Of Life,
IN addition 70 its annoying symptoms,
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
Security Trust & Safe
Deposit Company
WILMINGTON, Delaware

Condensed Statement at Close OF
Business March Z, 1918.
VFGOTfRCFS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28

Wilson'S personality has won all
hearts and his peace principles
are more firmly established than
ever. The statement Of Lord
Cecil that Great Britain is COM
mitted to the idea Of a league of
nations as means Of insuring
permanent peace makes it prac-
tically certain that the presi-
dents plan win be carried out.
Without bluster the president is
steadily winning acceptance for
his ideas. There can be no ques-
tion that his visit to Europe has
already justified his judgment
when he decided to take a per-
sonal hand in the negotiations.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28

Uncle Sam is ealing upon you
to keep the promise you made
when you signed your w. S. S,
pledge on June /. The govern
ment has made expenditures on
the basis of the pledges made by
the people to buy definite
amounts of War Savings stamps,
No honest man will treat lightly
an obligation which bears his
signature. The time for re-
deeming pledges expires Decem-
ber 81. You have made your
subscriptions to the BED Cross
and the United War Work and
you h,Aa bought Liberty bonds.
viii you mar your patriotic rec
ord by defaulting ON your w. s.
S, pledge? Your government cx-
poets. you to make good.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28
PANNING THE HOME TOWN.

Don't rap and knock the
home town and the place may be
ever so big or ever so small
the rappers and the knockers do
congregate.
Instead Of being fault find
er on the side lines get in the
game and assist in making the
burg what you'd like it to be.
If you don't see what you
want go out after what you
want and bring it in
BE alive to the best methods
of sanitation, streets, buildings,
everything that makes town
worth while. Then start a little
insist club" and begin insist
ing that the home village wake
up. What is the greatest lack
in your town? Think about it,
concentrate on it and then start
a movement to turn the lack
of it into a fact.
When out of town keep eyes
and ears open. You may tumble
across something they have in
the place you happen to be in
that will bear transplanting in
your own bailiwick.
Visit the best, see the best,
learn the best. Then you'll rec
ognize what should be best in
the home diggin's.
And if you don't travel, read
and correspond ideas and plant
them in the home town.
Ideas put to seed later bear
fruit in ideals about things
worth while. Gather up your
ideals and plant them in the
home town,-El Reno American.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


Henry Dubose, Democrat, an.
nounces that he is a candidate for
Mayor, subject to the decision of the
voters of Chiekasha in the special
election on December 81.
Jake Lorensen, Democrat, an
nounces that he is a candidate for
Mayor, subject to the decision of the
voters of Chickasha in the special
election on December 81.
S. c. Durbih, Democrat, an
nounces that he is candidate for
Mayor, subject to the decision Of the
voters of Chickasha in the special
elction on December 81.
J. b. Burton, Democrat, an
nounces that he is a candidate for
Mayor, subject to the decision of the
voters of Chickasha in the special
election on December 81
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28
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EXPRESS PACKAeETTEs 4
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Sure, the "wimmin folks" will vote,
Politicians, please take note
Ye who seek the mayors chair,
Smile at all those ladies fair.
ST Sfmp says he notices that snow
always stays on the ground till it
melts.
Women must register before Mon
day night in order to vote in the
election Tuesday
Still, 1t isn't necessary to wait till
the first OF the month to Swear off"
the habit that is hurting you
After thinking over the entire
matter carefully we have decided to
demand that the peace conference
award that German long range gun
to Chickasha for a park ornament
Moreover Woodrow seems to he
having a fairly good time over there
while he is fixing things up to make
the world safe for democracy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28

Monday is the last day the
registration books will be open.
All who expect to participate in
the election of mayor Tuesday
must register Do the women of
Chickasha appreciate the right
Of suffrage and are they awake
to the Importance Of taking a
hand in the election Of a man to
head the city government? These
questions will be answered by
returns next Tuesday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28

The man who intimated that
President Wilson would not be
welcomed across the water as a
peace-maker has apparently tax
en- to the woods. What else
could he do in the face of the
remarkable receptions that have
been accorded to the president
in France and England Mr..
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28

cHAMBERLAlN's COUGH REMEDY
This is not only one Of the best and
most efficient medicines for coughs,
colds and Group. but is also pleasant
and safe to take, which is important
when medicine must be given to chill
d-en. Many mothers have given it
their unqualified endorsement. d.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28

It does look like we ought to be
able to pull off little city election
without the political liar working
overtime.
And do you remember the time
when in your youthful days it was
one of your high ambitions to smoke
a big pipe and be able to blow
rings?
While we have heard no public
pronouncements from them on the
subject it is reasonable to presume
that all the candidates for mayor
are unalterably feminist the "flu."
Another thing, we are waiting
somewhat impatiently for the time
when some lawyer will arise in the
court room and say, Ladies and
gentlemen of the jury"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28

A very important issue con-
fronts the citizens in Chickasha
in the election next Tuesday. We
are to select man who will be
general manager of an institu-
tion which receives from the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28

at OHCt.
Hubby-Thats all right. Go on
taking an allowance from your faith
er as if nothing had happened
Brooklyn Citizen
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28

people and pays out more than
100000 every year. This same
man will be responsible for the
enforcement of the laws of the
city. The selection of a mayor
calls for the exercise of the best
judgment Of every voter to the
end that the most capable and
trustworthy man may be chosen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28

Grady county is still far short
Of the Red Cross membership
which is expected and the cam
paign is to be continued till
January 10. There are very few
people who cannot afford to in
vest a dollar for the purpose of
enabling this great humanitarian
organization to continue its
work Of mercy. If you have not
joined the Red Cross, dig up
your dollar at once and start it
on the way to suffering soldiers
and the war-stricken peoples of
Europe. We don't have to wait
to be begged. If you have not
been called upon, hasten to Red
Gross headquarters and do your
duty as a patriotic American
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28

Heartburn is a symptom Of indiges-
tion, Take a dose Of HERBING ia
such cases. The pain disappears i'll
stantly. re rcwels opa spceui,v
and you feel fine, vigorous and
cheerful. Sold by Wr9: Drug Co.
dRvn
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28

Your w. S. S. pledge is payable
bfore January l. Don't let the
Stacker brand be placed on you.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-28
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+ .
= A STOLEN SMILE FER TWO .

Good and Sufficient.
She's giving very elaborate
party"
Gotten UP solely on my account :"
Il thought you two were Oh the
out"
1--WE are. And that's the reason
she got UP the party. Kansas City
Journal.
Wasn't He Cute?
Wifey-You must not expect me
to give up all my girlhood ways all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
DETECTIVE WINS IN
WH|SKEY HANDICAP
Pint Bottles Dropped In Pursuit Fails
90 Ala Fugitive Who Pulls
Up Brcathiess-

mfr. Bsattie. I can't run no fur
Their" gasped a negro, Chris Hold
comb. last night when. altar Jumping
from a moving passenger train and
being pursued through aiieys for sew
eral blocks, he had to surrender to
Prohibition Inspector Reattie.
Beattie had boarded a Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac train
from Washington at Elba station
looking for bootleggers. AS the train
moved toward Byrd Street station, the
negro Jumped off near Franklin
street. Beattie followed. The negro
lodged into an alley, shedding his
overcoat. with two pints OF whiskey,
as he ran. The chase was literally
sprinkled with other pints unioaded
as the fugitive tried TO beat the sprint
record. Beattie was In better trim for
footracing and won.
In the negro's overalis were pock-
cts for sixteen pints. Only seven re-
NAMED when he was placed under
arrest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
LIMITS COAL ORDERS
TO TW0-T0NS EACH
City Fuel Administrators Announces
That He Has Revoked An Other
Previous DocrceA4

The citizens of Richmond ana vir-
xtnia who have been under the fuel
regulations of the state and city for
many months have finally been re-
leased from the orders.
City administrator A. Bearns Blair
announced yesterday that he had re-
voked all the orders affecting the city
OF Richmond except no consumer can
purchase ore than two tons of an
thracite coal In one order.
The state fuel administrator, Harry
II. Byrd. yesterday issued orders from,
his headquarters lifting the 'two-ton'
restriction. which during the acuts
stages Of tina fuel shortage had been
imposed upon coal consumers through
out the state, end hereafter coal can
be- purchased in moro liberal and sub
stantial lots.
The easing Of trafilc conditions
the land and more moder-
ate weather conditions. Joined to q
brighter outlook for tho labor situa-
ton, all Joined to make possible for
fuel administrator Byrd to take thia
important step.
The revocation OF the ''two-ton" re-
striction does not effect the order as
it exists in Richmond. as Mr.. Biaiz
has not revoked that rule in this city
ret 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
AMERICAN CRUISER
SUDDENLY DEPARTS
SAYS. TOXIC ADVICE
Dispatch of Japanese Troops
Into Siberia Not Confirmed.
Germans Continue Advance
in Russia 10000 Surrendes
WAR NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Boishevid seize pier with eHov-
000, 900 worth of supplies nj vlsd-
ivostok; threaten allied ships and
property. American warship Ae-
psarts-
japanese occupation of Y1&klss
vostok expected momenfiariy; MI
kado confers with army and NAVY
chief.
Berlin announces 's1tberaxznn''
of Ukraine capital as GernaAm
and Ukraintan troops enter Ktcv.
6os1lel, $50 miles from Mohilev.
former Russian army headquAR.
iers, and Luga- ninety miies frorr
SAetrogrsad also taken by insad~
er&
Ten thousand Russians sss~s
sender to Austratns In Ukraine.
Huge supply stores also captured.
Germans aim to cut Pe4rogra6
railway to starve capital
Berlin reports capture of twelve
Americans in ST. Mihiei sector.
Dispatches from American FRONT
show first real sho X attack By
Germans was shattered by Amer
ieans. Germans make raids along
whole British irons; gain tenn
porary foothold In same sectnrA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
MAJOR ]. F. BRIGHT
BACK IN RICHMOND
0pm1uan<few of the Grays' Battalion Is
Honorably Discharged and RE-
tired From Service.
FAILS TO PASS EYE TEST.
Is Last Of Superior Officers Among
Virginia Troops TO Leave Camp
Owing to Physical UnhEness--6lx-
teen Years of Work.

Major John r. Bright. of tns Rich
mond ssrays, has been honorably dis
charged by the war department
owing to physical untitneas. He
failed to pass the sye-sight test
Major Bright is once more in Rich
mond and has doHed the uniform
which he has worn for a matter OF
sixteen years,
Major Bright first attracted Rtten.
ton when he took charge of the am
hulRnce company of the GTays. His
men we're regarded as ths crack com
mxnd Of the battalion and Captain
Bright. as he was then, spent much
OF his leisure time in bringing tbs
ambulance men, stretch erbearers and
all, up to q high state of efficiency.
When Majdr Lawrence Fsrfght re-
Tffrsd from the command of the Cray
Major Bright was elected TO all tbs
vacancy. He was in com nland wheH
the First regiment was ordered ou'
for service on the border, and the
GrayB. which formed the First bat
talon OF the regiment. were niue.
tered into the national service and
saw their first real soldering aions
the Rio Grande.
Upon their return the Grays wers
mustered out OF the national service
but they scarcely mad been mustered
out when the general call TO the col
ors came and they we're again mus
tered into the national service fol
the big war. Major Bright remained
In command of the Grays after they
had been ordered to Camp McClei.
Ian. Admission, Ala. where they finally
were transferred TO another unit.
The commander of the Erays wat
the last of the superior officers in ths
Virginia troops TO be disturbed. Hs
remained in command of the battahor
until 1t was discovered that ne could
not pass the physical test for eye
sight,
This winds up sixteen years oil
service" said Major Bright yester'
day. 'T had hoped II would turn out
differently. Uncle Sam has taker
some time TO educate me and II ha'
cost some money. There is sorAe
consolation in the fact that I was
the last of the virginia officers to bt
retired. but that Ia hardly enough te
offset the disappointment after six
teen years OF training for Just thil
thing
Major Bright gave UP a iucrstivs
practice TO 20 10 the front He alst
was coroner for Henrico county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
STARTS NEW CRUSADE
FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
DIR. Flanagan Directs Physicians 60
Report New TAst OF Diseases
to Departmental
HE TELLS OF OBJECT
Personal Cleanliness Campaign WIN
Furnish Data 60 Obtain LINE ON
Gases OF Damaged Goods In Conn
ruunity and Improve Conditions.

Or. Roy K Flanagan. chief health
officer. has started a new health cam
paign which is regarded as the most
sweeping and far-reaohing that has
yet been undertaken in this city. The
movement inaugurated IN Richmond
will probably spread all over the coun-
thy, as there arr indications that the
United States public health service In
contemplating taking similar steps.
The new crusade for pubic health
Is in regard to personal cleanliness
and the matter comes under the au-
thority of the health department
through a new list of reportahie dis
eases. All the physicians OF the city
have been furnished with a list OF
Che diseases which thay are Obliged
to report Under the new law. An vr-
der from the health department has
all the authority of city ordinance
and failure to comply with any order
Is punishable in court. Physicians,
however. are generally careful In the
matter of instructions from the health
department. and while the new list
OF diseases may surprise them they
will not fall to report the cases that
come 10 their attention.
DR.. Flanagan said lsse night that
tho physicians would not be compelled
TO report the names of victims of the
diseases on the new list unless they
ceased taking treatment. or failed 20
comply with the instructions OF their
physicians. In that event the health
department Will take the matter up.
The necessity for the new move on
the part OF the health department N
not only the wartime change. in an
vfronment. but the ineressinr nun.
her OF cases of a certain Kind ~ ats.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
WATER POWER BILL
BEFORE CONGRESS
Measure PROPOSES TO Utffine and De-
velop Both NsvtgnoIe and Up-
navigahIe Streams
OLD ISSUE TURNS UP
Question OF Conservation Enters rm~
to Proposed Measure and President
Obtains support Of Pfnchoe Forces
TO FORWARD Legislation fo~ Pur.
po@A+

washington. March s.---wR&er pow
or legislation. held up for years by
the struggle between conservation
and so-called corporation forces will
be the next great step taken by con"
grasa.
At the request Of the administra-
ton Chairman Sims OF the specially
created house water power commit
tee, called for hearings on the bill
prepared under President Wilson's
direction by Secretaries Baker. Hous'
ton and Lane
This measure proposes the devei-
opment of power both on navigable
and unnavtga BILE streams. Terms are
that the urivate interests which de-
velop the plants shall hold them un-
der leaxe for Atty years. At the end
OF this time they are to be turned
over TO the government If 1t wants
them, at actual cost
In q letter to the house today the
three secretaries asked the insertion
of a paragraph which will define "ac-
tual cost In a manner which has
been approved By accounting experts
and such conservation advocates as
Clifford Pinchot-
After a long series of negotiations
the president has obtained support
for his bill both from the Pinchot
forces and large financial interests,
Among these are the Duponts which
hold patents on extracting nitrates
from the air by ooncentra ted electric
power. Duponts have asserted their
willingness to invest s50.o0o.ooo at
onoe They are. II In understood an
xioum TO be assured OF nitrate sup"
DIV for their powder making fac
tories EXCESS Is 10 go into fertilix-
era
Members Of TIE congressional COM
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
Probe for Biturrtnous Dealers.

washington. March e.--The fuel
administration today1o cyan an In
veetigation OF charges that bitunino"s
coal operators are exacting from the +
customers Is cents ton In addition
20 the figure set forthin contracts
made before August 81 last The
coal men defend their course on the
make the hes nfim igvs
ground that they were required to
make the increase under the presi-
dents proclamation OF October 81,
allowing an increase to cover wage
advance for the miners