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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-03
j. S. DID NOT KNOW
OF SECRET TREATIES

contract setting for the price to be
paid for Italy entering the war with
= all The forces at her command"
The treaty has 16 articles, which
provide for vast territorial conces-
sions to be made to Italy under the
imminent treaty OF peace" The
word imminent" was no doubt used
because, at that time, it was gen
orally assumed that Italy's inter
vention would bring a quick and ia.
vorable decision
This treaty is the source of at
at least two seemingly irreconcilable
conflicts as to the peace settle
ment, which have sprung up since
Wilson arrived in Europe. First, as
to the question whether the settle
ment shall provide for a League of
Nations, or continuance of the old
balance of power" plan, which has
proven so fertile a war-breeder. And,
second, as to whether Italy or the
new Jugo-Slav nation shall control
Dalmatia and the eastern coast of
the Adriatic
History seemingly proves that
whenever group of nations gets to-
gether with the purpose of massing
SUCH preponderance of force that
the rest fthe world will be cowed
into peace, the result has been the
exact opposite For instance, in
1882, under Bismarck's leadership,
Germany, Austria and Italy formed
the Triple alliance, which created
combination of power dominating
Central Eurooe from the Baltic to
the Mediterranean. In 1891, France
and Russia formed a dual allinace
as counter-balance. Later, bu the
addition of Great Britain, this
grew into the Tripe Entente. These
alliances were futile and resulted in
war.
Notwithstanding this, if the atti-
tude of Clemenceau, and Orlando
and even Lloyd George at times
seems to call for another alliance to
establish another balance of pow
err" the fact is not altogether sur
prising for Article of the treaty
of April 26, 1915, pledges the allies
to preserve l"the balance of power
The Mediterranean sea, with it's
in the Mediterranean sea-"
its openings into the |
Adriatic and the Black sea and the
Balkans, its Suez canal leading to
East Africa, Persia, India and China,
is the keynote not only of Euro
pean military Strategy but of the
-rade routes to the whole of the
east. Thus, the premiers of the al
led nations cannot fail to take is
sue with Mr.. Wilson's League of
Nations plan when by q signed and
sealed contract, they are pledged to
a balance of power in the
,reat strategic district of the
Mediterranean.
In other words, the secret treaty
f 1915, must be abrogated before a
cal League of Nations is possible.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-03

tism of fire at -Thierry, head
ed the Second American division un-
der General Lejeune. On November 10
they had reached the Meuse, where
the Germans had thrown up strong
intrenchments on the east bank.
Bridging the river was a hazardous
feat, but it was accomplished by the
American engineers under heavy ar
tillery fire. Crossing the stream on
bridges but two feet in width was
still more hazardous business. But
apparently the marines consider
nothing too hazardous to at least at
tempt.
With the enemy's artillery and ma
chine guns pouring an incessant fire
upon these slender straws of passage,
the marines advanced. Time after
time an enfilade of fire swept rows of
them into the swirling Meuse-but
they advanced.
The crossing finally effected, they
pressed on with undaunted courage
and stormed the Huns stronghold on
the east bank. The Germans gave way
before the impetus of that furious
charge and the marines again found
themselves victors in their last great
battle of the war.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-03
ACTIVE TO The LAST
Marines Fight on Until Armistice
aa Is Declared.
paign by Capture of the
1Els Meuse. "a

Washington.-That marines were ac-
tive in the world war up to the mo-
ment that the armistice went into eff
feet is evidenced in a division order
signed by Major General John A. Le-
jeune, U. S. marine corps, command
ing the Second division in France, a
copy of which has just been received
in Washington.
According to the order the Devil
Dogs last act in the universal drama
was final and definite conquest of
the Meuse river, where line after line
of marines crossed on bridges hastily
thrown across the stream by the Sec
ond engineers.
The Fifth and Sixth regiments of
marines, which received their bap-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-03
Bird Saves Boys Life
on French Battlefield

Manchester, N. H.-How a
bird on a battlefield of France
indirectly saved the life of Pri-
vate Edward Lassonde of the
United States heavy artillery
was told by the young man in
a letter to his father.
Lassonde said that he was
riding on a caisson loaded with
ammunition when a bird began
to circle about his head. 1t
flew so close that its wings al
most brushed Lassonde's cap.
Finally the young soldier sprang
from his seat and ran after
the bird. Just then German
shell struck the caisson and it
went up with a mighty explo-
sion. The Manchester boys
chase of the bird saved him
from injury or death.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-03
Try Express Want Ads
COCHRAN'S BILL BOARD

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ou Price $4500
a bargain $500.
will
residence
Fveroom partly modern dwelling block will
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Fteroom modern house with outbuidngs of
ground bargain $,65O.
beat it?
Great bargain in close $4,000
house alone in
you want it, call let's t
Want grocery,
Small fruit SALE to city,
lenacre tract unimproved city $1,000
Loan Money? That's first
cheaper interest and paid than
A we are STUCK up We want to
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of ~ ~ ~
My company viii per cent on your savings Cant you lay
aside aEeR dollars oh month?
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
Father Lifts Gang
Plow; Releases Son

Sioux Falls, Sept. 19.-Reuben
Aney, so years old, of Roberts coun-
ty, performed the almost superhuman
feat of lifting a three-gang plow and
releasing his son, Allen Aney, who
had slipped and fallen under the
plows, which were being drawn by a
tractor.
The feat was performed under the
excitement of the moment when the
father believed that unless he could
raise the plows his son would be
crushed and killed before his eyes. 1t
was while adjusting the plows that
the young man slipped and fell un-
der them. The tractor was in oper-
alton at the time and eh was dragged
several rods before the father sue
ceeded in raising the plows and re-
leasing him. Two of the young mans
ribs were broken and he was badly
bruised and cut, but is expected to
recover.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
HUNTING SEASON
IN FULL BLAST
RIVERS, LAKES AND SWAMPS
OF SOUTH DAKOTA ALIVE
WITH DUCKS

Chamberlain, Sept. 19.-Hunters
all over South Dakota were ready
son. Monday afternoon and evening
many of them left towns in this Sec
tion and drove far into the country
to be in the fields where birds were
known to be numerous when day
light came Tuesday morning. Many
others hied themselves to the banks
of the Missouri, and to the numerous
lakes and marshes where they were
sure of good duck shooting as soon
sthe law permitted the birds to be
shot
Early in the afternoon hunters be-
gan to straggle into the towns and
most of them carried good bags All
assert game is more plentiful than
in any fall OF recent years This is
especially true of ducks, which sre
fund to be unusually tame and in
prime condition. Some big bags W re
made.
= Prairie chicken shooting is not as
good as it has been in years gone by,
but still is better than in more re-
cent years and hunters who have
dogs and know where TO find the
birds, came in well loaded.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
GULF GIVES UP
MORE VICTIMS
AIRPLANES BEING USED IN THE
SEARCH FOR BODIES
ALONG SHORE

Corpus Christi, Tex, Sept. 10
Fifteen additional storm victims were
brought to the temporary morgue
here early today, bringing the known
death list in this city up to 62, as a
result of the tropical hurricane which
swept this section last Sunday. The
total known dead now exceed 100,
including SO at Portland, 80 at
White Point and IA at Rockport, ac-
cording to reports received here.
The most reliable estimates here
place the loss of life at Corpus
Christi, Port Aransas and Aransas
Pass at about ESQ. The bodies being
recovered are in such condition that
Identification is almost impossible.
A drenching rain has handicapped
relief workers and added much to the
suffering of the homeless.
Estimates of the property loss vary
from $10,O00,000 to SIS, 100000.
Financial aid is needed at "once
We need the aid of all who can
help.
Former Mayor Brown, chairman OF
the relief committee, made this ap-
peal for the five counties flooded by
Sundays storm.
Airplanes are whirring through the
mist and rain, skimming low alons
the drift strewn sandy beaches in
search of bodies.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19

in from st. Peter, Mimi. and held
the thousands of spectators SPELL
bound as he looped the loop in mid
air directly over Egan avenue, where
all could see his marvellous and
thrilling stunts. The day was ideal
for his aerial evolutions, which were
daring and successful. Mr.. Throe is
still in the city.
Thousands of people took advan-
tage of the free rides on the merry
go-round and that big fun machine
was busy every hour of the day with
it's dummy horses loaded to the limit.
For once the boys and girls of the
city and those who came in from the
country rode to hteir hearts con-
tent.
Captain Homeran Mrs. Maxwell
both of the Sioux Falls Salvation
Army barracks, set up tent on Cen
ter street beside the American Le-
gion headquarters, from which they
served doughnuts. Captain Homer
states that one doughnut sold for one
dollar and that another one brought
in a SIS bill-splendid liberality that
On the part of someone yesterday
No folks were more happy or more
interested yesterday than the sol
diers in attendance. They were well
dined, well treated and left with the
feeling that Madison had done he,
level best to give them a genuine
good time.
The Eugene McKibbin post of the
American Legion is much richer in
members because of yesterdays ex-
cellent celebration. One hundred
and forty-five new members were
added to their list. This makes two
hundred and seventy ex-service men
now honoring that post with member
ship.
The success of yesterdays program
was due to the splendid efforts of the
committees in charge and to the gem
erosity of the business men who put
up the money to see the thin
through. Each one deserves special
credit for his part, so also do the
ladies of Madison who furnished and
served the food supplied to the sol
diers and their relatives. Every sol
dier feels down in his heart like
thanking the ladies of the city for
their fine eats.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
Can't Admit Women
Free to Dances

Fort Dodge, Ia, Sept. 10
Through an ordinance just passed
by the city commissioners and put
into effect Immediately, public
dances and dance halls must pay a
license of SIS per year and submit to
rigid inspection. Decided changes in
the management will result from
this new rule. Women no longer will
be admitted free. In the terms of
the ordinance, it shall be unlawful
to discriminate between the sexes in
charging admission. At many of the
public dances it has been customary
to allow girls and women entrance
free. No one under Is years of age
will be allowed to trip, the light fan
tastic in public dances. The 30
cent" dances must also go, for ac-
cording to the new law, it is illegal
to charge anything over and above
the admission fee.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
EAST ADOPTS ENGLISH
Elementary Schools of Near East
Make Study Compulsory
Soon VIII DispIace French as the
Language of Diplomacy
and Business.

Island of Crete.-The English Ian
guage promises soon to displace French
rs the Ian guage of business and diplo-
macy.
All through the Near East the Ang-
lo-American influence has resulted In
thousands of elementary schools insti-
tuting English as compulsory lam
guage. Even in the Mediterranean Isle,
the home of Premier yenizelos, instruc-
tion in the English language has been
arranged for.
American scientific agriculturalists
are now completing d survey OF the
soil possibilities of Crete in the same
thorough fashion in which they sur
veyed the Greek mainland. Cretan
soil Is somewhat exhausted by GEN.
turies of cultivation without replace
ment of soil food, but with an abun-
dant source of water supply in the
mountains and availible fertilizer 1t
is believed much of it will respond to
proper treatment.
American farming machinery and
up-to-date methods are needed, and
arrangements have been made to sys-
tematically educate the farmers Of
Greece and its largest island so that
they can increase their yield of crops.
Maj. G. G. Hopkins of the Illinois
agricultural department, and Lieut..
C. ]. Bouyoucos, native Greek
educated in America and former in
structor at Michigan Agricultural
College, are in charge of the agri-
cultural survey of Greece and Crete.
About five thousand refugees from
Asia Minor are. sheltered and fed on
the Island of Crete. These are dis
tributed in the large towns Of Cam
dia, Retimno and Canea, and in the
small towns of the interior. Ameri-
can Red Cross representatives have
visited hese refugees as well. as the
civilian and military hospitals on the
Island of Crete, in addition to investi-
eating the conditions of the Greek
soldiery returned from German prison
camps and the townspeople of the
island.
The greatest needs of the inhabi-
tants of the island are an institution
for the treatment Of tuberculosis, med
icines and medical supplies, blankets
and staple foods.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
matters in this section at the present

matters in this section at the present
time.
1t is proposed to bond the county
for $5,000,000 for the purpose of
carrying on the good roads project
and an election on the subject will
soon be called. With the money Sc
cured from the sale of the bonds
there will be large addition from
time to time from state and federal
road funds and it is planned to con-
struct 322 miles of concrete high
ways and the most remote farm will
not be over approximately three and
half miles from a hard surfaced
highway. The bond issue will be
financed by taxation placed upon the
assessable property of the county,
which amounts to approximately
100000, 900, $40,000,000 being on
town and and city property and $780,
900, 900 on farm lands.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
WROTE HER OWN OBITUARY
Aged Spinster Prepared All but Date
Four Years Ago and Left IL With
Undertakers.

New York,-Miss Anna M. Haley,
who died at 81 Roseville avenue, New
ark, wrote her own obituary four years
ago and left 1t in care of a firm of
undertakers.
She asked that it be used just as
she wrote it. with the date of her
death filled in. Here is part Of her
obituary:
Miss Haley has been great suf-
ferer from spinal trouble for many
years, and with her brother travelled
extensively for health. In the year
1S79-1S80 they travelled around the
world via California, visiting the Sand.
witch islands, Australia, southern In
dia, Egypt and Europe.
"Miss Haley was born in the city of
New Y ork, as were her ancestors for
many generations. She was educated
in Miss Haines' school, Gramercy
Park"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
Auto Overturned
by High Wind

Chamberlain, Sept ia young
man named Gadberry was seriously
injured when the automobile in which
himself and Ernest Lamb, both resi-
dents of Gregory county, were riding,
turned over twice on highway near
Dallas. The young men had been out
threshing and were racing back to
town ahead of a storm, which they
feared would overtake them. A heavy
gust of wind caught the car as 1t was
making a turn and overturned it
twice, landing. it bottom side up.
Gadberry was pinned under the car,
but was finally released. For time
it was feared his back was broken.
Lamb, who was driving, escaped with
slight injuries.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
Daily Market Report
Minneapolis Grain \

Minneapolis. Mimi, Sept. 10
Corn-Y-Demand fair, some from local
mills;I prices steady to lie up. No.
3 yellow closed at $1.44 q Las; No.
3 white and No 3 mixed, $1.43 @
1-44.
Oats-Market steady, with demand
trifle slow; No. white, q &c under
December, mainly l h Q2R under.
No. 3 white closed at 63 n @66Ac.
Rye-S Steady with fair demand (;
No. 2 at lie over October. No. Q rye
closed at $1.401a.
Barley-Demand quiet and prices
off 103c; come Improvement in de-
mand on decline. Prices closed at
CSC al $124.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
Young Farmer
Pinner Under Tractor

Yankton, Sept. 19.-Percy Hess, of
Gayville, while plowing with a trac-
tor, struck sandy spot and his ma
chine turned over on him. For an
hour and a half he lay under the
heavy tractor, until discovered and
released. Rees was hurried to the
hospital here and was found to have
sustained a fractured jaw, numerous
bruises and scalding from the water
in the radiator. In some lucky man
'ner he escape more serious injuries
and is doing nicely.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
Campaign Started
For Two-Cent Coin

New York, Sept. ia campaign
urging the government to reissue the
2-cent coin withdrawn from circula-
ton in 1874, the new coin to bear on
the diverse side a bas-relief portrait
of late President Roosevelt, has been
inaugurated by the Women's Roose-
velt Memorial association. The new
coin, it is pointed out, would be use
full in the payment for war taxes on
small articles, newspapers and street
car fares.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
stage SET FOR
NATIONWIDE STRIKE
LEADER OF STEEL WORKERS
SAYS THERE is NOTHING TO
DO But WAIT FOR STRIKE

Washington, ID. c., Sept. 19.-John
of twenty-four union heads which
has called a countrywide strike of
steel workers for Monday, was here
today to confer with Samuel Comp
ers, president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. He said there was
nothing to do but wait for the strike
on Monday.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
Presbyterians to
Meet at WatertOwn

Watertown, Sept. 19.---It is ex-
pected there will be good attend
ance at the annual convention of the
Presbyterian churches of South Da-
kota. which will be held in this city
on October 2. A Sunday school con-
ference will be held at the same time.
A nuuber of able speakers will be
invited to be present to discuss the
leading problems of the organi;.a-
tion. Local Presbyterians and 9th el
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
JOHNSON TO return
TO WASHINGTON
CALIFORNIA SENATOR TO ABAN-
DON SPEAKING TOUR AND
RETURN TO CAPITAL

ST. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 19.-SenatQr
Hiram Johnson arrived here today.
He said that he had not received
Senator Borah's telegram urging him
to return to Washington, but said he
assumed that he would go back after
speaking in Minneapolis tomorrow
night. He said that he. would like
to go on to the Pacific coast,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
AMERICA To have
GREATEST NAVY
DANIELS MAKES
ABOVE STATEMENT IN ST.
PAUL TODAY

st. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 19.-Secre-
tary of the Navy Daniels in aIstate-
ment here this morning said that
America will have the worlds great
est navy and that it is impossible for
the navy to deteriorate.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
Hunter Accidentally
Killed Near Miller

Miller, Sept. 19.-Bert Coleman, a
single young man, was accidentally
killed by the discharge of shotgun
while out hunting south of here. The
accident is said to have occurred as
young Coleman was about to alight
from the automobile In which he was
riding, to get shot at some game.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
BULGARIAN DELEGATION
RECEIVES PEACE TREATY

Paris, Sept. 19.-The Bulgarian
delegation was handed the treaty Of
peace with the allies today and were
given twenty-five days in which to
reply. There was no ceremony.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
Propose $5,OOO,OOO
Issue of Bonds

Garretosn, Sept. 19.-With the
assurance that the extensive system
of hard surfaced roads to be built In
Minnehaha county will be connected
with the good roads of Minnesota,
much interest is being taken in road
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19

residents are making elaborate plans
for the entertainment of those in at
tendance during such times as busi-
ness sessions of the convention are
not being held.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19
Sioux City Live Stock

Sioux CITY, Sept. 19.-Best hogs
sold up to the $3.50 mark. with,
lights and choice butchers on down
to S16.75. Mixed gardes changed
hands at 1926, while heavy
and packing kinds ranged on down
to $500.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-19

Guards Saved 1880 Persons In Year.
Twelve hundred and fifty persons
were saved from drowning last year
by the United States coast guard
service.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26
STATE HOUSE NEWS
x = 4 X 4 x y X = II II X

The annual report of State Fire Mar
shall Harvey Wells recently issued
shows that during the year 1918 there
were 1885 prcventable fires in Oregon,
AZ Of them alleged to have been of in
cendiary origin. Out of the total, 932
were dwelling houses and 275 business
houses. These fires cost the insurance
companies $1,S29, ,317.70. In the major
ity of eases the fires were the result of
earelessness. 229 were caused by de-
feetive wiring and 4s2 were due to de-
feetive flues. In the aggregate con-
Migration Is lives were lost, IL of
them being children. Among the coun.
ties, jackson showed the smallest loss
with only $1,000, while Columbia coun-
ty, on account of the great st. Helens
fire, showed total of $4l2,314. Multi
nomah came next with $276,694 Out
Of the list of dwelling house fires, 226
were on farms.
The fire marshal investigated 40 fires
during the year, and these investiga
tions resulted in eight confessions ond
three convictions for arson. Seven eases
arc now under investigation or pending
Indictment.
"The activities Of the arson bug have
been carefully watched, Investigations
have been made resulting in the eonfes-