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The Washington times., 1918-11-08
By T. E. POWERS

glass houses should never throw
stones"
1 am happy to state that I speak
French and italian, not huently,
perhaps. but well enough to make
myself clearly understood.
Our pronunciation may seem queer
to you. Roman Matron, but 1 am
quite sure yours would be highly
amusing to us Pronunciation is
not necessarily an indication Of
brains or breeding. Pronunciation
varies with locality, as everyone
knows who has Travelled at all.
Have you thought. dear madam,
that these war workers are all
Americans. big-hcarted, enthusiastic.
and anxious to help in the best way
they know how? Who can be so
small as to Criticise the patriotism,
pronunciation, or breeding OF those
who have left home. friends. con-
venience. comfort, and large bust
ness interests to come here ard
work under great disadvantage, at
a dollar year? For those big men
who are sacrificing much and work
ing go hard for no compensation
are as truly war workers as those
who come on a definite salary. and
who are lsborinE just as hard and
sacrificing in their way. too.
In such serious times as these,
criticism OF petty things is so eN-
tremely narrow minded and out Of
place that il should be n thing to
blush for.
Let's be magnanimous. war work
ers-let Roman Matron blush-we'lI
forgive and forget what isn't worth
while thinking about. and remem-
Der that we are Americans no mat
ter what ovr schooling. breeding. or
pronunciation. Now il the time to
put away small thoughts and to
thank God for our wonderful nag
and our glorious bows who protect
It, AMERICAN MATRON.
tAgc Co
The Washington times., 1918-11-08
HEARD AND SEEN
TO THE HEARD AND SEEN
FAMILY.

TO THE HEARD AND SEEN
FAMILY.
The Heard and Seen Family Is
a large and mighty interesting
one. Thousands Of Washington
fans are members. This column
is theirs and represents their
views OF local affairs. There Is
entirely too much bashfulneSs
though, as to using names.
Your friends keep in touch
with you when they see your
name, and know what you are
thinking about or doing.
Ancient Athenian and other
philosophers and politicians ex-
pressed their opinions to crowds
on the streets. There were no
newspapers
This column is your forum II
brings you in touch with friends.
makes new acquaintance, en-
livens. Write often but briefly.
Your name will be confidential
IL it deserves to be treated.
The Washington times., 1918-11-08
FROM THE PUBLIC TO THE
EDITOR.
He Agrees With Us, So We
Like Him.
My Dear Mr.. Brisbane:


My Dear Mr.. Brisbane:
Never before in my life have i ar-
preciated an editorial more than tie
one tOd1y in The Times under your
name. You very justly and right
fully criticise Colonel Roosevelt for
his insulting remarks of our Great
President" who has zone 60 much to
bring about peace in the world
Woodrow Wilson's name will go
down in history as TIE greatest Pres
ident the Nation has ever had and
will be remembered hundreds OF
years after T. 4. is forge ter.
You are absolutely correct. any
other person would be interned for
lesser ''roars" than those Of the
Colonel would. II in my power.
make him prove the shameful
jests made against the President in
the cloak room of the Senate.
! believe every loyal American will
endorse your editorial
With the kindest regards, I am
Cordially yours,
R. s MARSHALL
The Washington times., 1918-11-08
THE OLD UNION BASEBALL
CLUB.

E. J. BABCOCK, for years promi.
nentIy connected with the State De
partment, furnishes the names d
the players on the Union Baseball
club, which flourished in 1866 and
later years. Mr.. Babcock himself
was on the team.
LUCIUS ALDEN, Of the War De-
partment, was another. and HARRY
PEARSON, Of the Treasury, active
on the team, is still at his duties.
The late COL. EMMETT II. UR-
ELL, of the District National Guard.
was a player, and others we're Tom
Quantrell. Bob Drinkard, John
Wood, Harry Cassidy, Judge Har-
mon, and Bustamente. a Mexican
student at Georgetown College.
Franklin Park had a pa!ing fence
around it, and the team PLAYED with
other teams there. Afte-v ard the
games were on the White Lot. where
there was grandstand and club
house. Admission was % cents.
Men never forget their baseball
days, and all Washingtonians at
some time or other played on local
teams, which were among the best
in ne country. Few. OF you veteran
play rs can recall the names Of your
companions and teammates as we'll
as Air. Babcock has done.
| would like to have the names
Of clubs and players in some Of the
championship games in the District.
Who yet lives here among the best
known players up to within the last
eight or ten years?
The Sunday School League Of ten
years back had many fine players.
So did the Departmental clubs.
BILL SMOOT turns in many to-
bacco coupons for exchange for good
cheer for the soldier boys at Walter
Reed Hospital. Bill kindly refers
to The Times as our" paper.
w. G. SHEPERD. who hauls war
workers in his machine every day
to its full capacity. wants to know
how he can tell the people who are
going his way in the afternoon. Its
easy to pick up the workers IN The
morning. because you know where
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they are going" he writes. "In the
AFTERNOON it's very different. Wouldn't
II be a good idea for war workers
70 wear a ribbon or tag. so you can
PICK them out? 1t might be a good
idea to have certain colors for Ger
tain districts. II Sixteenth street.
ers, for instance, should wear small
white ribbons I'm sure more war
workers would have rides after
their hard days work"
ARCH says that a fond mother
and her son were on their way down
Fourteenth street as the strident
tones Of the siren burst forth from
atop the Evans Building.
What's that, mother" asked the
youngster
Syrian"
DIR. WALTER HARLAN will have
congratulations from all Washing
ton golfers on his denomination as,
vice president Of the United States
Golf Association.
DR.. HARLAN is credited with BE-
ing the father of one of the country's
nnest golf courses-the Columbia
HIS laoors on the course and the eE-
forts OF EMM0NS SMITH in execu-
tive matters have put the club high
up in the golf world.
Better Treatment for YeoWOmen.
THE Yeowomen Of the Navy" COM
plain somewhat bitterly of their
treatment in the Bureau Of Supplies
and Accounts Of the Navy Depart
ment AID elsewhere. ina long let
ter TO Heard and Seen the writer's
state that they get no leave Of any
Kind; are subject to discrimination
and favoritism; are having to take
examinations every three months,
and. If successful in passing, have
no assurance that somebody will not
be jumped over their heads. They
are likewise subjected to severe dis
cipline.
l will say this: Secretary Daniels
Is Just and humane. So is Assistant
Secretary Roosevelt They will talk
with representatives Of the yeowom-
en- at any time. If you will personal
ly see me and tell me the facts you
will get aid. Personal grouches
should be avoided and DISCOURAGED,
but II there is injustice to all as a
class 1t can and should be corrected.
Have learned that BEN WOOD
RUFF Will not let JOHN WEAVER
freeze this winter for lack of coal.
JAMES G. HARRIS, Of Troop A,
Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Civil
War, resident of Washington and
Hazleton, Pa, dropped In to say that
he will not shave again until the
American soldiers get back from
France. He was a courier in the
Civil War for Generals Stoneman,
Keyes. Peck, Whit, PIeasanton and
others.
He wants to see Senator PenroseI
the Republican nominee for Presi-
dent in 1920 and BOB" LEE, of Viz
ginia and Washington, at the head
Of the Democratic ticket
The Washington times., 1918-11-08

BILL SMOOT turns in many to-
bacco coupons for exchange for good
cheer for the soldier boys at Walter
Reed Hospital. Bill kindly refers
to The Times as our" paper.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01

According to word received yes
terday morning by w. V. Alexander,
of Alex, his son Robert Alexander
was killed in action in France on
September 1S. This was the infor-
nation conveyed in a telegram to
Mr. Alexander from the war depart
ment. The news reached this city late
yesterday evening.
Robert Alexander was well known
in Chickasha and Grdy county He
was a student at the Oklahoma Uni
versity where he completed the law
course and was admitted to the bar
passing a splendid examination. He
was candidate for county attorney OF
this county against John H. Venable
running his opponent a close race
He lived in Chickasha for a consider
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
ALEX BOY KILLED IN
ACTION SAYS REPORT

able period, but Alex was considered
his home. The Alexander family own
ed several hundred acres of land
near Alex, which town was named
after w. V. Alexander one of the
oldest settlers in this part of the
country.
Bob" Alexander left Chickasha
with an increment of Grady county
drafted men on February 90, being
in charge of the men from the south
ern district of the COUNTY lie re-
ceived his preliminary training at
Camp Travis. bob" was among the
Grady county men who expressed
themselves as rearin' to go and his
friends were predicting today that
he died with his face 70 the enemy
giving a good account OF himself
against the boche.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
BRITISH BELGIAN ADVANCE CONTINUES IN FLANDERS

scription so that there will be no ne
cessity of going back over the terri
tory We want to wind this thing
up,
Following is list Of the commit
teemen appointed to cover the town
according to districts assigned,
Dp ct No. East Of Second
strt, except Rock Island: Ed
Shultz and F. f. Moore.
District No. Both sides of
Chickasha avenue between Second
and Third streets: j. w Conner and
Chas Williams.
District No. 3-North side Of
Chickasha avenue between Third and
Fourth: Scott Jones and George II.
Evans.
District No A. South side Of
Chickasha avenue between Third and
Fourth: Ed Johns and r. w. Muir
ray.
District No. 5--North side Of
Chickasha avenue between Fourth
and Fifth: o. NJ Claycomb and A.
l., Herr.
District No. 6-south side of
Chiekasha avenue between Fourth
and Fifth: Ed Burton and f. NJ
Frey.
District No. 7-Both sides of
Chickasha avenue west of Fifth
street and suburban stores, south Of
Chickasha avenue: George Calvert,
John Majors, John E. White and Ed
Sheegog.
District No. S-Kansas avenue: J.
w. Kayser and r. d. Shaffer
District No 9--Choctaw avenue: j.
w. Richburg and L. C. Hutson.
District No 1O-PennsyIvania ave.
nue. and all northwest of the Rock
Island: Orin Ashton and o. L. Bing.
ham.
Dlstrlct NO ll-Carpenters, paint
ers, etc, with regular places of bust
ness; j. b. Barnes.
District No. 12-Oklahoma College
for Women: G. w. Austin.
District No 14-City schools: VIM.
F. Ramey.
The colored section Of the city win
be handled by committee composed
Of Robt. Fortune, Nat Mills and Per.
ry Daniels.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
TROPHY TRAIN N
BE PARKED ON
FRISCO TRACK
Captured German Equipment to
be Shown; Also French and
American; Is Due Here
Tomorrow.

Announcement was made today by
Jonas Cook, publicity manager Of
the Liberty Loan Drive that the ex-
hibit of war trophies captured by the
American soldiers in the recent Eu
ropean fighting, will arrive here by
special train tomorrow at Z o'clock
over the Frisco and will leave at
9. The rtain will be parked on the
Frisco siding and everyone is invited
to give some of the results of the
fighting Yanks' work the once over.
There will be on exhibit German
howitzers, minnewerfers. field and
siege guns which a few weeks ago
were raining shells on the American
divisions. There is also some French
equipment that was captured by the
Germans, but which was later re-
captured by the allies. American war
equipment will also be on display.
Mrs Nettie Coryell, home demon
stration agent of Grady county has
received a letter from her headquart-
ers, issuing an invitation to all men,
bers of the various clubs organized
through the department, to be on
hand promptly at the hour specified
The exhibit, of course, is open tC
everyone and is being shown in the
interests of the Fourth Liberty Loar
campaign.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
Ok1ahOnans In
Casualty List


Washington, Oct. 1.-The follow
ing casualties are reported by the
Commanding General of the Ameri-
can Expeditionary forces: killed in
action SO; missing in action 8; Sc
yer ly wounded 219; died from their
wo-lndb ., wounded, degree unde.
termined, 8; total 294.
The list contains the following Ok
lahomans: wonded severely, Private
Noah Eason Pope, Hanson, Okla. ;;
Private William ]. Sutton, Knowles,
Okla; Private Nelson P. Tingler,
Shawnee, Okla; Private Frank
Skaggs, Boise City, Okla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
SERBS SAY FIGHTING
CONTINUES IN BULGARIA
WITH ALLIES VICTORS
BuLgar Soldiers Kill Officers Who Try to Stop
Battle; King Ferdinand to Abdicdte is Re-
port; Plan is to Isolate Turkey, Fore
ing Sultan to Accept ArmiStice.
By United Press.
o-J~ Co..4 1~sT'

By United Press.
London, Sept. 3rT
London, Oct. 1.-Dispatches receiv-
ed today from the Serbian war office
say that after heavy fighting the al
lies have taken important points, in
cluding Orbivies and Ordisste and
the northern edge Of Ovchepoljo. cap
turing four ig guns enormous war
material and prisoners.
The inhabitants say the Bulgarian
soldiers killed their officers who
tried to make them stop fighting in
the region of Karevozlo. Heavy fight
ing occurred there, the enemy re-
treating from Plajachkayisi. Tho
mountain part of this force was
thrown back eastward and part wa:
forced to retire northward, the Serb
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01

Of the state for two weeks From
Granite they are known to have cap
tured at least three Automobiles, fore
ing the drivers to taxi them miles on
their route. In two of these cases
reports state that the cars broke
down, following which the men left
the scene and proceeded on foot un-
til they captured another car.
A week ago, the trail of a pair of
suspicious characters was picked up
in Caddo County and the sheriffs
force there chased them and are said
to have had a considerable skirmish
with the men, who eventually made
good their escape. Officers here are
firm in their belief that the Granite
men are responsible for the shoot
ing of Scott
Story Still Tangled
Whether or not Scott was shot by
the prisoner he was taking to the
city jail would form an interesting
point in the evidence in case the men
are caught, it is pointeed out by Of
ficers. Scott stated yesterday morn
ing that he was shot by third par
ty who arose from the weeds in
cut near the north end of the bridge
Members of the Rock Island switch
crew who were within short dis
tance of the scene of the shooting,
arc positive in their statements that
the prisoner shot Scott. They state
they saw plainly the gun in the pri-
soner's hand and after the shot heard
him say, "Now d-n you, go on back
o town."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
Resignation Accepted.

By United Press.
Amsterdam. Oct. lin accepting
the resignation OF Chancellor Hert.
ling the kaiser said he desired the
German people to cooperate more
effectively than they have hitherto
in deciding the fate of the Father
land, according to dispatches reach
ing here today He added, There
fore it is my will that my men, sus-
tanned by the peoples trust. she'll CO.
operate in the right and destinies of
my government"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
HIeHrowER PRELIM CONTINUED

In the preliminry hearing of Lon
Hightower, negro, charged with as
sault with intent to kill, a continu-
ance was secured this morning by
the defendant and the case was set
down for hearing on October l. be-
fcre Justice Bonnel The case is the
outgrowth of the shooting of Police
man Howard when the officer and
negro engaged in a duel two weeks
ago. Howard has recovered and is
assuming his regular duties.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
Humphrey Names City Commit
tees and Assigns Districts;
Work of Soliciting to Start
Thursday Morning.
ASK PUBLIC TO
ASSIST SOLICITORS
individuals Requested to be Pre-
pared Take Amounts Fixed on
Quota Cards by Committee;
Chickasha Quota 100000.

Plans for the Fourth Liberty loan
campaign in Chickasha were complet-
ed, at meeting of the city commit
tees with NJ E. Humphrey, city chair
man, last night, and the work of the
soliciting committees will start early
Thursday morning and continue un-
der pressure until the campaign is
finished. No estimate of the time
that would be required to raise the
city's quota of 100000 was made,
but indications were that 1t would be
put over in a short time.
The committeeman will be armed
with the individual quota cards and
every individual is asked to comply
readily, giving his subscription for
the amount indicated on the card
without the necessity of long wind
ed discussion or explanation of what
the Liberty bond is and what it
stands for. In the first loan drives,
1t was part of the work of the so
licitor to acquaint the purchaser with
the purpose of the loan, rate of in
terest, method of purchase, etc, but
it is the belief of the workers that
all such facts are firmly fixed in the
minds of the prospective bond pur-
chasers.
Speed Up Work.
1t is the purpose of the campaign
managers to speed up the work of
the drive in every way possible. To
this end, appeals have been made to
the people to delay the solicitors as
little as possible. In a statement to
the public Mr.. Humphrey requested
that everyone be prepared to take
care of the individual quota cards
in order to put Chickasha's
quota over in as short time as pos
sible.
There is no necessity of the So
iAClbOi hdNlhS " CAPldlh NiO pAOpO-
sition of the bonds during this
drive" Mr.. Humphrey stated. Ev
eryone knows, or should know what
the Liberty bond stands for. The
purchase of these bonds serves to
equip our soldiers at the front. The
advisory committee has taken local
into consideration in max
ing out the individual quota cards
and everyone is expected to do his
part Some may be out of town on
Thursday In such case, the commit
teemen ask that anyone who will be
away on Thursday, get in touch with
their committee and leave his sub
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
SAILORS MISSING


By United Press
Washington, Oct. IA number of
men are missing as the result of the
capsizing of a boat from the u S.
vessel, Salem. The boat contained
sailors on shore leave Sunday night
at Key West, Florida. The boat was
unable to weather the rough sea, the
neyy department was advised today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
By United Press.
WITH THE BRITISH IN FRANCE, October The /

United Press.
WITH THE BRITISH IN FRANCE, October 1.-The Belgian
British advance Flanders continuing rapidly despite of the
most bitter fighting of the
At point the British brought artillery establishing their
ridge hundred yards from the batteries
they azed each other until the eney senced
The Belgians took Dixmude following fierce fighting in the
streets of the city tH
The total guns taken by the British and Bgans the fighting
this has reached four hundred One British division ad
vanced miles.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
Germans Withdrawing.

By United Press.
Paris, Oct 1.-The Germans are
reported to be Withdrawing between
the Vesle and the Aisne and west Of
Rheims whore General Beerthelos'
left wing is understood to be In &C.
ton.
General Gourad's attack in Cham
payne is progressing satisfactorily,
reports say, aud is expected to reach
all objectiyes More than thirteen
thousand prisoners and three hun
dred guns have been taken since Sep.
tember 2.
New Workers Hold Trenches.
BY United Press
With the B-itiah in France. Oct. 1.
New York troops today are secure
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
DRAFT LOTTERY COMPLETED

BY United Press.
Washington, Oct. 1.-+Breaking all
records for speed, Americas third
and greatest draft lottery ended at 8
O'Clock this morning after proceeding
without pause for twenty-four
hours.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
To Isolate Turkey

By United Press.
Washington, Oct. with Bulgaria
out of the war, and Roumania wait
ing for a chance to re-enter the con-
test. allied strategists are planning
the isolation of Turkey. with a view
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
ian statement said.

BY United Press.
The Hague. Oct The vatican
has eceived confidential information
from Vienna to the effect that King
Ferdinand Of Bulgaria will probably
abdicate in favor Of his son, Prince
Boris
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
FUGITIVES CONVICTS
INSTEAD SOLDIERS
Late Reports Throw Light on
Early Statements; Men Chased
into Canons by Officers; Are
Traced to Farm Houses.
+ +++ ++-

Reports issued at the Chick
asha hospital this afternoon
at 2;30 stated that the con-
dition of Assistant Chief
Scott who was shot Sunday
evening while attempting to
take a prisoner to the city Jail,
is as well as could be ex-
pected. The officer is resting
nicely and strong hopes for (
his recovery are entertained,
He is not yet considered out >
of danger. however.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01
CLOSE IN ON CAMBRIA
BY United Press.

LONDON October Fighting resumed the Cambrai
St. Quentin front this morning Closing Cambra yesterday
the British captured Prov mile southwest Of the city and TIL
10y mile north of Cambria despite strong resistance The Ger
have set fire TO Cambria
The British captured Leverges and vendse this morning
according Field Marshal Hags report the office
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-01

ly holding the main Hindenburg
trench system leading southwark
from Lecatelet they have sent back
150 additional prisoners.