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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26

ing from statement made by the Oklahoma City Times of that
date above quoted.
is noticeable that neither the Governor his candidate for
State Treasurer made any denial of the Times of last
October the Times being made when of
candidates for state office 1t further remarkable that all of
the responsibility not assumed by the Governor laid to eXSen
Patrick j. Gouldng dead The fact that the land p
chased turned into the $4,000 and raised by the
County Equalization Board 10000 and only assessed for
$1,500000 a matter of record
have desire hveige the Governor into the controversy
BY his office the head of the Democratic party
this state and all Democrats should be united Mr. Leecraft
because he did desire carry this load and he be
candidate for State Treasurer under protest In fact he
drafted by the Governor The Governor ferees
Employees from the Game Warens department have
The Leecraft headquarters and have been paid with te
approval from funds for time used for Mr. Leecraft
The Auditors records will substantiate this statement ~
George Smith, Fish and Game Warden who fired of
Land Department neffcney causing loss
the $ 0O0OO the treasurer of the Leeeraft
In this campaign it matter wholly of who shall be yopr
The Governors attempt himself
the adysed As the head of the Democratic party
entitled respect that his actions Governor do not
banker he has the right TO seek further control of the
state deposits He banker and is Mr. Leecra Both
county and both control the financial district
locality have sought to be fair with opponent
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26
GET READY
FOR SCOUT
HIKE HERE

The four troops of Chickasha Boy
Scouts will meet tonight for the
monthly inspection at which time
further information will be given con
corning the midsummer hike. "
Scouts who have not registered for
the hike" are asked to come tonight
prepared to pay their registration fee
of $1O0, and $3.50 car fare as in
structed.
This hike Is going to be the big
gest affair of this character that has
ever been afforded the boys of
Chickasha. Under the efficient lead
ership of the scoutmasters, assisted
by several members of the Chicka-
sha Council of Boy Scouts Of Amer
lea, the Scouts will be assured not
only a pleasant time but also ample
protection. Parents whose boys go
on the hike" must realize that the
scouts will have the care and over
sight and system of protection that,
in the greater number of instances,
is not afforded them while visiting
relations and at times not afforded
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26

men. who also succeeded In elud:ng
the Swiss law. 1t was discovered at
the trial that these men made 1t their
business TO buy factories that wers
selling to Germany. They bought rhe
factories with French money and made
an immense profit for themselves by
the transaction.
The most prominent of the Swiss de-
fsodsnts ives DIR. Bruestleln, a lawyer.
Revelations disclosing his activities
created a sensation in all Switzer.
land. The court condemned him se-
yerely. Among the ether defendants
were a Swiss army sergeant and an
army policeman. Both were found
guilty of taking French money for
furnishing information about army
movements.
The whole Of Switzerland seems to
be a hotbed of spies. Espionage trials
are going on almost continuously In
many of the cities. Germans, Aus
trians and Italians are implicated as
we'll as the Swiss themselves. The
public is usually excluded from these
trials because Switzerland wants to
avoid as much as possible being drawn
into the qualifications Of spyd0m
which might jeopardize the neutrality
Of the republic.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26
GOOD SAMARITAN is REPAID
Woman Who Befriended Soldier Re.
ceives $4,000 Insurance When
Man Is Killed.

Nevada. Mo.-Mrs. S. H. Mellet.
owner of small home bakery here,
has received word from the war de-
psrtment she Will receive $4,000 in
surance on the life of Thomas IL.
Price, soldier who recently died from
the accidental discharge Of gun
aboard transport.
Price came here several years ago, i'll
aid pepniless. Mrs. Mellet took lin
TO her home, nursed and cared for
him until he was well, and then helped
him secure job. Assigning of his
war risk insurance to her was the only
way he could show his gratitude, he
ted her, just before leaving.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26
FILM FOR FIGHTERS.

Fifteen miles of new moving pic
ture film are shipped each week to
the war zone for the entertainment
of our overseas troops. This amuse-
ment on celluloid is sent over by the
Y. NJ. G. A., working with the Com
munity Picture Bureau since last De-
cember so that the total length ship
ped up to an dincluding the week
ending July 20 was ass miles or
about half the distance from New
York to Chicago. The pictures are
shown in the Y. NJ. G. A. huts al
most up to the very front line and
practically all OF them under shell
bombardment. Explosions overhead
frequently emphasize the comedy of
Chaplin bump.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26
$4,000 ACRE OF LAND VALUED AT ONLY $500
Governor RI liamsD efendsL

nze that all of his acts have been censored by Governor Williams
that he could not speak without first speaking the Governor
he has idea has not been produced If he will
thing is doubted by his friends that he has al
ways first sought the Governor
In asking for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer
peal to Democrats merits have nothing
against opponent Notwithstanding past differences have
naught say for against the Governor very careful peusal
of the list of filings for State Treasurer fails the name
of Governor Williams opponents Until he files
erwse becomes for my oppo-
his In the that should rule that
oppose him conjunction with Mr. future must
with him.
Getting back to the land purchase the remains that
the $20O0000 paid for and Oklahoma CITY
Times of that date credits Mr. Leecraft with responsible
The Governor responsibility.
The of the situation 1t
ed that matter who made the nduccd
The Auditor issue the without further investigation
than 10 rely Mr. Leecraft statement of amount of land
purchased The Auditor had right rely upon statement
and it altogether likely that for the misinformaon con
tanned in it. all the previous negotiations have failed he
the Auditor would have refused the warrant Con
scqueny the state this S2OOOOOO simply because Mr. Ice
craft saw fit TO make that statement TO the Auditor.
j. L. LYON,
Secretary of State and Candidate for State Treasurer
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26
Prices Today
10c, 15c, Csc, soc

them at home" said Rev Denham
From the time the Scouts meet at
Vinca park for the hike they are
never away from the oversight of
scoutmasters and assistants until
they return to Chickasha and are
dismissed. A daily routine has been
arranged for the scouts that embrace
es every phase of camp life pastime
and scout instruction and training
that will contribute to their mental,
moral and physical welfare It is a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26
CLYDE KELLY
2O7 Tye Bldg. Tels.3O2- 500
ARE you ONE or THEMf

There are a great many people
who would be very much benefited
by taking Chamberlain Tablets for
weak or disordered stomach. Are
you one of them? Mrs. NJ. r. Searl,
Baldwinsville, N. Y, relates her ex.
perience in the use of these tablets:
II had a bad spell with my stomach
about six months ago, and was troub.
led for two or three weeks with gas
and severe pains in the pit OF my
stomach. Our druggist advised me
to take Chamberlain's Tablets.
took a bottle home and the first
dose relieved me wonderfully, and
kept on taking them until l was
cured" These tablets do not relieve
pain, but after the pain has been re.
lieved may prevent its recurrence
d&w Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26
Anderson On Way.

A letter was received this morning
+, ON Irwin Anderson 7on of Mr.. and
Mrs W. ANDERSON, u South Sixth
street, stating that he was In Camp
Merritt, Jarsey City New Jersey, en-
route "y) ne@h4e' Anderson has
been SATIRE! F-'lCrt Macarthur,
since crA.'.'E Rtree months ago.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26
Boy Is Injured.

While playing with an old bicycle
at his home at 1908 Colorado avenue
yesterday afternoon, Raymond l;a-
blnck, the son of Mrs. b. ]. Hebinck,
suffered a deep cut in his leg. He
was taken to the Chickasha hospital
where it was found necessary to take
several stitches to close the cash
He is reported recovering rapidly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26
CAUSE OF pEsPoNpsNcY

Dependency is often caused by
indigestion and constipation, and
quickly disappears when Chamber
lain's Tablets are taken. These tab
let's strengthen the digestion and
move the bowels. div Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26

A most surprising picture is "The
Witch Woman" the new World fea.
ture in which, charming Ethel Clay
ton is starred This unusual and
very entertaining production will be
shown tonight at the Sugg. The
Witch Woman is a picture that you
will not soon forget. 1t is 50 unus-
ual. so fascinating so swift-moying
that it grips your attention and holds
it firmly from first to last. Ethel
Clayton has one of the very best
roles of her entire career in this
production, and she is splendidly sup
ported by a particularly able compa-
ny. The scenic effects are superb.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26

Short Stories
of the To1Un
Observation-Disclosures
Bank Boys Overseas.

Bank Boys Overseas aY
The Chickasha Nationnl bank to-
day received a card announcing the
safe arrival OF Clyde Turner, a form
er employe, overseas. Clyde McCau-
ley, formerly of the Chickasha Ma
tional bank, has also arrived safely
over there
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26

On June IS you made a solemn
obligation to invest your savings in
War Savings stamps. Are you full
filling that obligation?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26

rare opportunity, a rare schooling,
and a rare treat See that your boy
is with his troop"
The scout commissioner has open
ed the registration sheet for men,
bershup in the troops.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26

If you have lost anything put a
want ad in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26
$2O,OOO,OO Paid for One Acre Land
by A. N. Leecraft, Cardieate
for State Treasurer

The following appeared the Oklahoma City Times Oco
@ 1917 with Walter w Witt Assistant State
Auditor:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26
Leecraft said tract contained ten acreS says Witt
STATEMENT FROM WITT

Leecra board Afrg 1na
and anxious
Immediately said Mr. Witt He told
in that
looked the appropriaopust
available, then asked Mr. ee
deal lie told about ten
acre.a andI signed the at the time that
only deal would not signed the
face of $4,000 big for an
gromd.'
ard candidate for State Treas
he office has made mistake that cost the
State
Governor r. L. Williams assumed the respon-
by for the purchase of this etof land; not however dissent
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26

WANTED-At once an experienced
waitress at the New Chickasha hotel.
26-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26

A dandy variety show today.
The Universal Film Co. presents
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-26

The following quotation from the Oklahoma City Times ap
neared several nbleations recentlY:
Arizona republican., 1918-02-21
SAGE AND SULPHUR
 DARKENS CRAY HAIR
Brush this through faded, IifeIess locks and they become dark,
 Qlossy, youthful

Hair that loses its color and lustre, or when it fades. turns gray. dull and up a mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur in the hair. Our grandmother made us mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur to keep her locks dark and beautiful and thousands of women and men who value that even color. that beautiful dark shade of hair which is so attrac- tive. use only this old time recipe.
 Nowadays we get this famous mix- ture by asking at any drug store for a 50 cent bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" which darkens the hair so naturally, so evenly, that nobody can. possibly tell it has been applied. Besides, it takes off dand- ruff, stops scalp itching and falling hair. You just dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through you hair. taking one small strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears; but what delights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur is that, besides beautifully darkening the hair after a few applications, it also brings back the gloss and lustre and gives it an appearance of abund- ance-Adv.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-21
lrday afternoon at 1:so o'clock.

urday afternoon at 1:3o o'clock.
 NO MEETING OF ROTARY-There will be no meeting of the Rotary club tomorrow and most of the business establishments of the city will close, as the day is legal holiday.
 CLOSE TICKET OFFICES The city ticket offices. both of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe will be closed all day Friday, Washington's birthday. Tickets may, of course, be obtained at the railway stations.
 PLEADS GUILTY-L. Belasquez, who pleaded guilty to the charge of petty larceny, was sentenced to serve 45 days in the county jail, dating from January 10, by Judge Stanford, yesterday.
 NEW RATIoNs-Articles of incorporation were filed yesterday in the office of the state corporation com mission by the South American Land and Development company and the h. ternational Sulphur Corporation
 CHRISTIAN CHURCH WOMEN The women of the Christian church will not serve the Rotary club, Fri day, as the day is a holiday and the club will not meet. The division that was to sew for the Red Cross will not sew in that day either.
 WHOSE SORREL MARE?-Chief of Police George O. Brisbois announced yesterday that a sorrel mare had been picked up by the police several days ago and sent to the city pound. Unless the owner appears and claims his prop erty, the animal will be sold in a few days to cover the cost of the stable bill
 KNIGHTS OF CoLUMBUs-In celebration of the birthday of George Washington, the Knights of Columbus will hold a special meeting in Pyth- ian hall at o'clock tomorrow even- ing. A patriotic program will be pre- sented, George J. Stoneman con- | tributing the address of the evening. His subject will be George Wash 1 ington.''
 OVERCAST OVERCOAT-Pablc Castro, who is alleged to have stolen | the overcoat belonging to FranB | Whitaker from the latter's office on | February II, was held to answer to the superior court yesterday after a preliminary examination before Jus | tice De Souza. His bond was fixed in the sum of $500 which he failed 1 to furnish.
 ARE ELEASED-Albert Dees and William Porst were released yester- day after being held for investigation for A hours for alleged connection with the attempted robbery of the Buckeye Valley bank. The men were taken into custody on Tuesday, the officers believing that they were i'm plicated in the crime. After thor ough investigation the suspects were given their liberty.
 BACK TO CAMP-Lloyd S. Helm son of Mir. and Mrs. C. l. Helm, for merly a Phoenix high school boy an, later student at the University of Ar izona, left last evening over the Sant; Fe to join his regiment. the 33rd En gineers. Camp Devens, Aver, Massa chusetts. MT. Helm was formerly con nected with the reclamation servic here and has a host of friends in thi state who will wish him success in hi
 natonal service work
Arizona republican., 1918-02-21
TOLLESON SCHOOL
 PLANS B0X SUPPER

TOLLESON, Feb. 20.-The Literary society of the Union school, south of Tolleson, will hold a box supper on Friday night, February p. This af- fair is open to the public. The women will bring boxes of good things to eat and general good time is promised by those in charge.
 The management of the TolIeson auditorium announce the giving of a masquerade dance the coming Friday night. The program will begin at g o'clock. Those in charge assure good music and good time for all
 The Southwestern Cotton gin at this place is running few days this week to clean up some late picl1ings of which there is quite quantity. The Holmes Wooten company furnish about 5000 pounds a day. ZanJero Bert RoOp and family have moved into their new home on the Yuma road
 A. L. Alexander and family have moved from Tolleson to the Ayondale district. MT. Alexander is in the em- pioy Of the Southwestern Cotton com pany, in the capacity of engineer. | Oscar Newberg and family have moved to Tolleson and occupy tht 1 house recently vacated by MT. Alex. ander
 Attorney P. R. Ingles was a business caller in Tolleson on Monday while en route to Buckeye.
 l Mrs. J. M. Ivy attended the Grand | Chapter meeting of the Eastern Stal at Tucson last week.
 The work of improving the roads ir this vicinity is progressing nicely.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-21
BLOOD POISON
 CAUSE IT DEATH

V. R. Smith, who was to have left Saturday for Camp Funston, where he was to enter the service, was found dead at his homestead in Paradise Valley last Tuesday afternoon, death having been caused by blood poisoning, according to the verdict of a jury in Coroner Wheeler's court yesterday.
 Smith had begun to make prepara- tions for his departure, although for the past few days he had been feeling far from well. He had come to town Monday to consult Dr. A. B. Nichols. who had prescribed for him. He had procured his drugs in town and on his way back to the valley with a neigh Dor complained of severe headaches and being unable to sleep.
 'I hope I will sleep tonight. the doc tor gave me some medicine"
 It was in this last sleep that he was found the following day by Mrs. A. G. Caldwell and Miss Marjorie Thomas Knowing that he had suffered an at tack of ptomaine poisoning, they had called to inquire his condition. and walking into the little home found him as they thought, asleep. Approaching the bed they discovered that he was dead and had been for several hours They immediately notified his father J. w. Smith, who testified at the in quest yesterday.
 Dr. Nichols was another witness called, his testimony dealing largely with Smiths physical condition. H. testified as to the medicines he had prescribed and was asked relative tt the bromide, out of which bottle ont dose had been taken. Had it beer many times that quantity it would no have caused the death of Smith, stated the physician.
 It was shown that Smith procured asperin tablets in town without thu knowledge of the physician and i could not be e'learned how much asperir he had taken. The box was on tht table with his other medicines wher he was found.
 That Smith had said that he hat been poisoned by timed meat was tn testimony offered by residents of tn district in which he lived and witt whom he had been associated the pas 1 few days. Another case of ptomain l poisoning in the neighborhood wa mentioned in the course or the hear 1 ing. Members of the coroner's jur. were Mrs. Fred F. Wever, J. D. Bow CTS, L. R. McDowel. Alex Roble, H. 4 l Varga and Fred F. Wever.
 The funeral service will take plac at the grave in Comeback cemeter 1 this morning at II o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-21

followed by an informal dinner and dance. The tournament will be open to club members only and Mrs. Ernest Lewis, chairman of the tennis committee, requests anyone wishing to play to be present at the club not later than 80 o'clock.
 The affair will be of a patriotic nature. the proceeds to be used for war purposes.
 The mixed doubles by club players will take the place of the Phoenix Tucson matches previously'ann and which nave been indefinitely postponed. The new program will be equally interesting and will bring out a number of clever players.
 The dinner will be one of the de- lightfully informal events that will be popular during the Lenten season.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-21
ID ATTEND ANNUAL
 ROTARY CONVENTION

Phoenix Rotary club will be repre- sented at the annual convention of the district governors of the Rotary Clubs of the Pacific coast by Charles B. Christy, president of the local organ ization; E. T. Hutcheson of the Vest ern Union and John f. Barker of the Barker Produce company. The con- vention will take place in Sacramento, California, February P.
 John F. Barker left several days ago for the coast. MT. Christy and MT. Hutcheson left last night.
 Arizona has but one Rotary club. that in Phoenix, but there are several cities throughout the state that are planning organize clubs at any early date. 4
Arizona republican., 1918-02-21
MISUNDERSTOOD HIS
 DATE AS DEFENDANT

Levi Farra, against whom there is a failure to provide charge, appeared in court yesterday and explained that he did not understand the date his case was set for trial and for that reason had not been in court when the case was called several days ago.
 It was in this case that the court ordered the forfeiture of bail and later it became known that Farra had been released on his own recognizance. Yes terday Judge Stanford vacated the or der forfeiting the bail and ordered Farra's arrest.
 When he appeared and made his explanation, the court set his case for March 13.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-21
TOWN TOPICS
LICENSED 10 WED-A

LICENSED TO WED-A marriage license was issued yesterday to Felix Romero, 33, and Bisenta Leyoa, 23, both of Chandler.
 DEGREE GRANTED-J. F. Hulsey was granted a divorce from Mrs. J. c. Hulsey, by Judge Stanford, yesterday, on the ground of desertion.
 PAYS FINE OF s10-H. Reed. who pleaded guilty of violating the motor vehicle law, was fined S10 by Justice Wheeler yesterday.
 COTTON GROWERS-A meeting of the Cotton Growers association will be held at the Water Users building Sat
Arizona republican., 1918-02-21
ADK|NSON SENTENCE
 HELD IN ABEYANcE

J. D. Atkinson will continue to make his home in Maricopa county for the next five years. according to a court ruling.
 Atkinson, who was found guilty of taking liberties with his 14-year- old niece, Utoka Ladd, was given five year suspended sentence by Judge Stanford yesterday. Good conduct was a provision made by the court and during the term sentence - Sus- pended Atkinson must not leave this county.
 In returning a verdict of guilty the jury recommended the courts leniency.
 Atkinson has wife and two small children, solely dependent upon him.