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, 1919-03-27
Bill Would Give Soldiers a Years Ad-
ditionai Pay.

\ bill providing that all American
soldiers. sailor and marines who serv-
ed in the late war receive one years
additional pay from the time of their
discharge from active service, will be
presented to the next congress by Rep
re%sentitive Baer of North Dakota. ac-
cording to announcement made by Mr..
Baer himself.
81 have indisputahle evidence he
said, that nm overwhelming number of
discharged soldiers and practically all
those with dependents are in pressing
need If funds to reinstate them in civil
life"
He said that his attention had beep
called to an increasing delay in pay
ment to discharged men Of the $4,000
bonus to which they We're entitled by
the revenue bill passed during the final
days of the last congress.
The American nation owes n debt
to its soldiers. sailors and marines"
cor tinued Mr.. Baer, (which must be
phi 1. Are we to continue TO permit
mon who fought and bled under the
American flag to become e%ntangled i'm
ROD tape? A grave responsibility rests
upon congress. The last congress fail
Ell 20 enact important legislation af-
feeling the immediate and future. Vel
, 1919-03-27
New Offices Created by Legislature.

Among the new offices created by the
recent legislature, and the salaries con
nected Herewith, are the following:
State insurance commissioner. 3d.
600; deputy insurance commissioner,
$2.4OO; state commissioner of prohibit
tion. $1,000: deputy commissioner Of
prohibition, $500; state commissions
or of child and animal protection, 81
500; state historian, $2.400; state
board of equalization, three members
at $1,000 zach and u secretary at 81
, 1919-03-27

Mrs. Y. I. Carver returned home on
Friday from Saratoga, where she had
spent a week visiting with friends.
George Sullivan of Cow Greek was a
business visitor here Friday.
Richard Pelz was a city visitor from
his ranch Friday.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
home of Mrs. NJ. w. Shafe on Wednes-
day, April End.
William Strong was a passenger on
Mondays train to Saratoga. He re-
turned here the same evening.
Henry Flohr was an Encampment
visitor Sunday from the Bingham
ranch.
Jake Bashore spent the weekend at
the home of his sister, Mrs. Al Ander-
son, and is now visiting at the ranch
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Bashore.
Supper at the Old Timers dance will
be served by the ladies of st. James
Guild.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Bashore are both
reported seriously i'll at their home.
Mrs. Walter Lenke is visiting with
friends in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Miller spent
Tuesday in Encampment, visiting with
friends and relatives.
A business meeting of the Red Cross
Branch will be held at the headquarters
on Tuesday, April list.
Don't forget to leave your donations
of clothing at the old Red Cross rooms,
which will be open every afternoon.
f. A. Steen, piano tuner of Saratoga,
will make occasional trips to Encamp-
ment the coming season. If your piano
needs tuning OIL repairing, drop him "A
card and he will call upon you.
, 1919-03-27
Why Standard Eye.olasses.

Announcement that the opticians
throughout the. country will eliminate
thousands of styles in spectacle and
~eycgIass frames, as a measure to con-
serve gold, was made by the VAR serv-
ice committee of the optical Industry.
With one-fourth of the nations popula-
lion wearing glasses, it was stated.
several million dollars worth of gold.
of $55. 100000 used annually in raanu-
featuring, goes into optical products.
and a reduction of this Consumption
will Increase the amoun of the
precious metal available for coinage.
, 1919-03-27
How u.aoats Are EeIIed.

"Bafle painting is the latest devel-
opment OF marine camouflage. the idea
being not to make the ship Invisible,
but to break up all accepted forms of
a ship by masses of strongly contrast
ing eolors, %distorting her appearance
so MS to destroy her general symme-
try and bulk. the result being to keep
the U-boats guessing as to whether
she is going or coming" A practical
use has been found for cublsm. after
all.-Boston Globe.
, 1919-03-27
w. C.. A. CAFETERIA
IN PORTO RICO

Porto Rico has a cafeteria. It is the
first one established on the island, and
when 1t IA opened in the Y. w. c. A.
Hostess House at Camp Las Casas the
natives crowded around. much amused
at the Innovation. They insisted upon
having American dishes.
The house became very well known
in a short time. and a group of women
from San Juan volunteered to go out
every week TO mend socks and sew OH
buttons for the soldiers.
, 1919-03-27
Noted War Correspondent commends
Y. w. c. A.

Il had occasion to note the activities
nf the Y. W. G. A. while in France and
can youch for its well organized and
well conducted war work. Ii did not
attempt to V the entire field hut
what II took in hand was executed
with intelligence and Il broad sympa-
thy which gained for 1t the respect and
confidence of everyone."-Josiah NJ.
Ward in the Denver Post.
, 1919-03-27

No response to our invitation TO dis
cuss through the columns of this pa
per the Saratoga Hot Springs propo-
,sitiou. One man tells us he would give
his. views through the newspaper only
for the fact that his opinions of the
people who have been responsible for
obstructing the progress of the town
ami community these many years,
would have to he couched in language
which would probably deny the paper
admission to the mails. 1t is not eX-
pected that anyon who really knows
the. conditions could do justice to the
subject and confine himself to elegant
language. but we have dashes. aster-
isks. ~'squealers,' etc. which could he
substituted in print for tn emore force
fui adjectives. We should certainly he
pleased to give publicity to some of the
private opinions we have heard OF this
subject.
, 1919-03-27
$4,000 Reward.

The Saratoga Valley Stock Growers
Association will pay a reward of $500
for the arrest and conviction of any
person or persons stealing or killing
live stock belonging to any member Of
the above-named association.
J. A. SCHOONJANS.
]. NJ CONFESS, Sec. President.
, 1919-03-27
NOTICE.

No hunting or fishing allowed on my
ranch III Cedar Creek. Please stay off
and save yourself trouble,
Respectfully.
MATT WATT.
Saratoga, Wyo.
, 1919-03-27
Notice.

All persons owing the Jensen Estate
are hereby requested to settle the ac-
counts before April LIST, either by de-
post at Stock Growers State Bank, or
with myself direct, as 1 wish to close
the business of the estate by that time.
Mrs. Gustave Jensen.
, 1919-03-27

Miss Bernice o. Baker,,
Representative.

All news items, advertisements.
etc, should reach Miss Baker not
later than Wednesday noon to in
sure publication in current issue.
, 1919-03-27
No Hunting or Shooting.

No hunting or shooting allowed on
Saratoga Live Stock Company Ranch,
or Donald McPhail Ranch.
A. Z. DAHL.
, 1919-03-27

900; deputy state commissioner of Ia
Dor, $500.
On the other hand, the lawmakers
, 1919-03-27

fare of those who saw service in the
war. Let us trust that the next con
gress will speedily pass such legisla-
ton"
, 1919-03-27

abolished the offices of state commits
Hsioner of taxation and secretary of he
state public service commission.
, 1919-03-27

f. A. Steen, piano tuner of Saratoga,
will make occasional trips to Encamp-
needs tuning or repairing, drop him a
and he will call upon you.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
POULTRY SHOWS
FOR COUNTY IS
PLAN PROPOSED
Home Demonstration Agent Pro-
notes Exhibits to Boost

A district poultry show, as provid-
ed in the Jackson poultry law, will
be held Thursday in the Stover dis
trict, near ChickaSha, according to
Mrs. Nettie Coryell, home demon
stration agent
Mr. Nayior, poultry specialist from
the state agents office at Saltwater
will judge the display. Mr.. Naylor
will be in Grady county "Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday and, with Mrs.
Coryen, will visit many of the home
demonstration clubs, to wnicA they
will deliver lectures on poultry and
successful poulrty raising
1T has been especially urged by
the United States department of
agriculture and the state agent,
that the west part of Oklahoma
raise a large number of chickens.
To this end, the home demonstrator
office, will render assistance to the
success of farmers, farm women and
poultry raisers, that Grady county
may be successful in raising poul-
try" Mrs. Coryeli said.
1T has been proven beyond a sin
gle doubt that this section of the
state is well adapted to poultry
raising, and his section of the state
should lead in poultry products"
e. B. Hilderbrand, assistant coun
ty agent, in charge of boys club
work will probably accompany Mrs
CoryeE and Mr.. Naylor at their
meetings over the county.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
TO MERGE BOYS,
GIRLS WORK IS
PLAN IN COUNTY

In compliance with an order from
James H. Wilson, state agent, the
boys and girls clubs over the county
will be merged according to Mrs.
Nettie Coryell, county home demon
strator, who has charge of the
girls clubs
According to the present plans of
z. B. Hilderbrand, assistant county
farm agent, who will be in direct
charge of the boys club work, the
boys in the district where there ex-
lists girls clubs will be organized
and then merged with the girls
clubs thus forming a boys and girls
clubs, other clubs will be organized
is the belief of Mrs. Coryell.
Nine girls clubs are now or
ganized in Grady county, while two
are under the process of organiza.
tionl the home demohstrator states
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
BOOKS FOR
CHILDREN
NOW ASKED

There are many children in Chick,
asha who would attend school iG they
had books, but they have none and
their parents are too poor to buy
books. It is expensive to furnish
books and we need some co-opera.
ton" said M. II. Shepard, county su-
perintendent this morning.
Il was thinking that without doubt
there are plenty of books not in use
in the homes Of Chickasha that could
be used by these poor children" Mr..
Shepard continued. Amy Of the
school books of the grades between
the first and the eighth would be ac-
ocptable and we could place them
readily where they would begin to do
service.
u would like TO ask the people OF
Chickasha to look through their book
cks and if they find school books
of the grades, report to MY office,
that the BOOKS may be given to ths
children for use in the schools. We
are enforcing the compulsory school
law now and these poor children
rust be supplied with books from
some source"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
YOUNG CHURCH FOLK
STAGE BIG CONTEST

Officers of the Young Peoples So
cieties Of the Baptist Christian,
Methodist and Presbyterian churches
met last night in the Sunday school
annex Of the Presbyterian church
and formed plans by which it IS
hoped to increase attendance, devel-
op efficiency and enlarge the relig-
ious life and work Of the Young Peo-
pies societies Of the churches Of
Chickasha.
The rules Of the contest viii be
governed by a standard of excellence
to be attained by each member (new
and ODD on points as follows:
Attendance On Young Peoples
Meetings, 25; attendance on church
service, %; attendance on mid-week
prayer meetings, Is; punctuality in
attendance on Young Peoples meet
ings, 10; preparedness Of lessons,
10; and offering. 5. The contest is
to be extended ever a period Of six
weeks and is to conclude with a
good fellowship social with enter
tainment and eats" and 1t which
the records VIII be read, and honors
conferred upon the society making
the greatest number Of points.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
STORM FOR
PARLIAMENT
or BRITAIN
BY United Press.

BY United Press
London, Feb. 4.--The "reconstruo-
ton parliament convenes today with
a large portion of the country work
ers attempting to take reconstruc-
tion into their own hands.
AS the organization of the newly
elected legislative body gets under
way, Great Britain and Ireland face
the growing menace of a general
strike, which is frankly admitted by
many of its instgators to be the
first step toward the specialization OF
the country's industries under the
bolshevistic regime.
Added to this situation was the
embarrassing pre- senoe Of The new
Irish Republic" For a week parlia-
ment will organize and swear in the
members. 1t will be formally opened
on February II.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
BIG CROWD HERE
FOR DOLLAR DAY,
MERCHANTS BIS y
Feature Is Deoiced Success Off
c:rsof z. NJ. A. Report;

That ono OF the largest crowds
seen in Chickasha since 1917, was
in The city yesterday reaping bene-
fits from the bargains offered by
ChickasAa merchants on Dollar Day,
is the belief Of Arthur Ersland,
secretary Of the Retail Merchants
association.
The streets were well crowded
during the entire day and merchants
transacted a volume Of business far
above the normal, despite the Fact
that goods were sold from 9S 1-S t.
50 per cent reduction.
b. c. Carvoy, member Of the
committee appointed from the r.
N. A. to arrange for Dollar Days,
which Will be a permanent number
on the monthly program in Chick
aaha business annals, said this
morning:
"The success Of Dollar Day was
far beyond expectations of the com
mitteo and other members of the
Retail Merchants association. Peo-
pie from territory far beyond the
recognized Cbickasha trade territory
and from many of the surrounding
towns in Grady and Caddo counties
thronged here to shop yesterday.
"A majority Of the merchants who
took no part nor agreed to COOPER
ate in the Dollar Day movement
have made application for a roll in
The future Dollar Days. It shall be
cur purpose to make each Dollar
Day better than the preceding one.
and by 50 doing We can bring trade
from any place within a radius Of
thirty to forty miles from this city,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
OF CITY
MAY LOSE $1,000

Reports from the office of the
county superintendent show that
there is still some shortage in the
scholastic enumeration, according to
the statement of NJ. H. Shepard, su-
rerintendent this morning.
The shortage appears to be now
ABOUT 20O," Mr. Shepard declared.
"Crless the names are reported by
ton orrow night it will mean the loss
Of $1,000 or more in county and state
school funds. l am going TO ask that
every school patron who has not Civ
en in the names Of their children, re-
rortt oday or tomorrow without fail
10 my office or to Supt VIM. F. Ra-
mey."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
OF iCIALS
CONFER AS
TO BRIDGE

To con'or On the possibi lty ana
methods Of constructing Il bridge
over tho South Canadian river be-
tween Mlnco and Union City, is the
purpose Of the meeting scheduled for
this afternoon at El Reno, which will
he attended by the commissioners Of
Grady county and Canadian county.
A. Temple, Il. Thompson and Ira
NJ. Johnson. Grady county commits
aonora, left today for Ii Reno to
n Get with the commissioners Of Ca
madam, at the invitation of the lat
ter.
I'VE do not know exactly the prop
ostion to be taken up at the meet.
ing said Ira NJ. Johnson. "Abou.
all we know is that it pertains to the
proposed bridge across the Canadian
river between Minco and Union City.
It is probable that later the Canadian
county officials will come to Chioka-
sha for joint meeting here"
The matter Of this bridge has been
up before the commissioners Before
and it is thought that possible the
p,oiect will result in vote on
bond issue in both Canadian and Gra-
1y counties to cover the expense of
the bridge
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
Constitution Expected to Be Vir-
tually Completed at Meeting
Of Special Committee
Tonight.
AMERICAN N-BRlTiSH
VIEWS BID DISCUSSED
Program Be Presented in French
and English; Greek Terri
torial Terms Are Now Up
TO League.
(By r. J. Bender, Staff Corr

Wy II. a. IGiAt4B CLIll 0OE.t
Paris, Feb. 1.-The constitution Of
the League Of Nations is expected
to be virtually completed tonight at
q meeting Of committees which has
the work in charge. gs
While several plans have heen sub
mitted it was learned that the Joint
Anglo-American program will be the
crux of the discussion. This plan
includes a score OF articles embrac.
ing the British and American views,
with preamble outlining the neces-
sity for the establishment Of the
league. 1t was presented at yester-
days meeting Of the committee, but
owing to the fact that it was printed
in French, it was not generally dis
cussed. The program will be pre-
sented in both French and English
at tonight's meeting.
An agreement has already been
reached on the principle calling for
the reduction Of armaments under
the league according to authoritative
information This means that Ameri-
cas- naval program will be either
sen,cd UP o. down by the league ac-
cording to its retaliative policing
functions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
new MAN ON DUTY
AT FARMERS STATE

The Farmers State bank of this
city has secured the services of e.
". Wheeler of Blackwell, Oklahoma.
Mr. Wheeler has just recently re-
ceived his honorable discharge from
cavalry officers training camp.
Prior to Mr.. Wheeler's service with
the colors he had several years bank
ins experience, being assistant cash
Ter Of the State Guaranty bank at
blackwell. He comes highly recon-
mended
Mr.. Wheeler has been waiting an
opportunity to make Chickasha his
home. He began his work with the
bank this morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
ROOSEVELT
Memoir IAL
ON SUNDAY
Chickasha to Assemble at Meth
odist Church to Honor the
Memory Of Former
President of U. s.

Memorial services for the late
Theodore Roosevelt, ex-president
and leader of the Rough Riders in
the Spanish-American war, vii! be
held in the Methodist church next
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock, ac-
cording to r. IT, Dwyer, chairman
Of the rehabilitation committee OF
the county council of defense. These
services win be held on the recon-
mendation Of the state defense
council.
Judge Frank NJ Bailey, member
of the law firm Of Melbourne &
Bailey, former district judge and a
pre- minent man in Oklahoma poll.
tics, VIII deliver the memorial ad.
dress, J. e. Mcneil. assistant cash
Ter Of the First National bank, will
have charge Of the music. Pa
triotic and other songs especially
liked by Colonel Roosevelt during
his life time, viii comprise the musi-
cal program.
That the memorial services viii
be well attended is the belief Of Mr..
Dwyer An announcement Of the
services was made from the pulpit
of every church in Chickasha Sun.
day, Mr.. Dwyer states.
The services viii be formal and
very brief.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
ANNUAL SHORTHORN
SALES HERE FEB. 13

The second annual Grady county
sAorthorn Breeders sale win be held
il this city Thursday, February 18th,
according to announcements made.
One hundred selected shorthorns,
Including 65 females and S5 bulls,
win lie sold at this sale. The ami
rails to be sold at the annual sale
were chosen from the herds of D. c.
Fybarger, E. e. Alkire, L. Field, Dan
Il. Stephens, ". ". Yoder, Sell Rey.
nclds, Graham c Pence. L. R Holder,
C. A. Reynolds, G. c. Kesy, C. a.
t5c!sler, J. W Kuntel, W. W Clarke.
Boone Bailey Myron Humphrey. J.
e Mcneil, W. H. Gilkey.
VIM. Il. Donahue, active vice-pres e.
iaent Of the Oklahoma National bank,
viii act as clerk at the sale.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
nReds" to Try Again.

BY United Press.
ZURICH, Feb. 4.-The Spartacans
will make another attempt Thursday
to seize the German government,
according to the newspaper, Vor-
waerts. The leaders are said to have
gone to Wilhelmshaven Brunswick
and other communist centers to
bring the partisans to reinforce the
Spartacans in Berlin.
The government, being aware that
the attempt is to be made, has
greatly increased the gurad about
the reichstag building, as well as
at other buildings and strategic
points where the attacks are ex-
pected to fall
The new revolt is alleged to be
headed by Deputy Hoffman who is
being aided by Karl Radek of the
Russian bolsheviki agitator. The
coup is timed to be made at the
opening of the national assembly
at Weimar.
Reports have been received for
several days that the spartacans
viii also attempt to prevent the as
sembiy from convening. The gov
eminent, therefore, is taking every
precaution to guard the assembly
The spread of the Spartacan move
ment in other parts Of Germany is
indicated in dispatches reporting up
risings that are said to have oc-
Cured at Koenigsburg and Thorn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
MAYOR HANDLES
FEW CASES IN
POLICE COURT

In short session Of police court
This morning., Judge Durbil dispos.
ed Of the following cases:
Men giving their names as F. w.
scdrlock and W. Y. Rich. charged
with gaming, fined $5.O0 each. The
pair were arrested at the Frisco de.
lot this morning at 3 o'clock by Po.
liceman P. E. DOss. J. S. Stevenson,
charged with participating in the
game, was acquitted.
Clarence Webster and C. Hurste
raid fines Of S5.O0 each after they
eleaCed guilty to the charge of ex.
oeed,ng the speed limit. The case
a1linst Earl Grismold, charged with
speeding, was continued. The three
latter parties were arrested by C. c..
Needy. traffic officer.
Yesterday in q short session Of the
Mayors court, q. H. Hughes was
found guilty Of immoral conduct and
conduct contrary to public deeency.
lie paid q fine Of S15.0g
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-04
DISTRICT
MANAGERS
ANNOUNCED
County Chairman Names Heads
in Armenian Relief Cam
paign for City to Select
Own Workers.

City district managers, who are to
be in supreme charge of the Arme-
nian-Syrian relief campaign in their
respective districts, have been ap-
pointed by w. n. Elliott, county
chairman The managers, Mr. FL
Iiott, said this morning, will appoint
soliciting committees, these commit
tees viii visit the homes, make col
lections and report to their district
managers, who will submit a daily
statement relative to the progress
and accomplishments of the commit
tee to County Chairman Elliott.
The following district managers
have been appointed by County
Chairman Elliott:
Chickasha avenue and Sixth
street, east, Mrs L. T. Burch.
North of Chickasha avenue, from
Ninth street to First street, Mrs. NJ
H. Cross.
South of Chickasha avenue to
Minnesota avenue and west from
Ninth street Mrs. J. G Mays.
Minnesota south to Washington,
from Ninth street to city limits west,
Mrs. Ed Estes.
Washington avenue south to Okla
homa College for Women, and from
Ninth street to city limits, Mrs. Ber-
tram Harris.
The Oklahoma College for Wom-
en- Mrs. G. w. Austin.
North of Chickasha avenue, and
east of Ninth street, Mrs. A. Por-
ter.
From Chickasha avenue south to
Minnesota avenue, and Ninth street
east to Second street Mrs. O. S.
South of Minnesota avenue to
Washington avenue and east of
Ninth street to Second street, Mrs
Geo. Gattis.
Washington avenue south to city
limits and east of Ninth street to
Second street, Mrs. Ruby Cox.
For Rock Island shops, R. B. Cook.
For the negro population of the
city, Attorney Robert L. Fortune.
The first out-of-town report to be
received by Mr.. Elliott, was yester-
day afternoon when Town Chairman
Ed Coyle, reported S125 collected IN
Rush Springs the opening day.
We're going after them down here
and watch us come in with a dou-
bed quota. Rush Springs people
realize the conditions in the near
east" and are going to give till it
hurts.7
IF other towns and districts make
this much progress at the offset,
Grady county will reach all expecta-
tions,' the county chairman said
Through the cooperation of VIM.
f. Ramey, city superintendent of
schools, the schol pupils of the va
rious city institutions were permit
ted to distribute the advertising mat
ter for the campaign over the
city.