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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
HIGH SCHOOL Y.W.
HOLDS SERVICES
FOR CHRISTMAS
Annual Meeting Proves to Be Helpful
AS Well AS Enjoyable Time;
Girls Give Their Presents to
Poor.

The high school girls gathered in
the Y NJ room just before the close
of school this week for the holidays,
for the annual Christmas entertain
ment of the Y. w. c. A. The room
was gaily decorated in evergreens
and bells. There was a cozy fire
place and a pretty Christmas tree, on
which bright candles burned lighting
up the many presents.
The girls chorus opened the meet
ing with a song, Christmas Hymn. "
A double quartet then sang, Holy
Night" which was very beautiful,
Miss Ruth McGeehee then gave a
very interesting and appropriate read
.ng, following these numbers the
president read a scripture passage
about the birth of Christ.
Miss Hughes led in prayer and the
president then introduced the Rev
ercnd Mr. James of the First Chris
tian church, who spoke to the girls
on THE True Christmas Spirit" His
talk was very good Everyone en-
joyed it and was benefited much
by it.
A social hour, followed during
which the girls were served delicious
pop corn. Santa Claus capa and dis
tributed the presents a. ID much
laughter Among them were books
of Mother Goose Rhymes for the
English teachers, a miniature mixing
set for the domestic science, and art
teacher a tin horn for the music
teacher and many other mdicrous
presents which caused much mirth
but which were later to gladden. the
heart of some poor child. Each girl
receievd card of Christmas greeting
and cheer from the Y. w.
After the girls had repeated the
Y. w. benediction the meeting closed
AS they passed out those who re-
ceived presents left them in a box
at the door, to be distributed among
the worthy poor There was also a
large box filled to OVERLOOKING with
good things to eat and toys which the
girls brought to be given to the poor
This proved to be one of the best
and most helpful meetings of the
year
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
IRISH MAY HAVE
To ACCEPT PLAN
OFFICIALS STATE
Lloyd George Considers Home Rule
Next In Importance to Winning
War; Believed Obstetrics viii
Approve.

BY United Press.
London, Dec. 26.--Ireland may have
to accept Lloyd Georges new home
rule plan whether she likes It or not,
an official close to the premier de-
elared in am interview today
Officials will aid the premier in
preparing to force its acceptance and
it's passage by parliament, is assured
even before it's presentation, it Is
slid.
Lloyd George believes that the Irish
question is second only to the win
ming of the war. 1t Is believed in
government circles that the Ulster
ties will accept the plan which gives
a legislature to Ulster and one to
southern Ireland with a co-ordinating
body to be known as the national as
sembly.
If Ulster accepts the plan, the ZEN
tire British army" will he available
for the protection OF Ulster, it Is
said.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
"PLainer" Getting
Be Big Curiosity
At Christmas Time

Police waited in vain yesterday for
the breaking of what was expected
to be an unusual holiday business.
Wednesday and Thursday officers
kept close vigilance ON the streets
without bagging a single drunk. May
or Durbin waited in his office yester-
day, watching the police court conn
plant book that remained blank
throughout the holiday season.
For perhaps the first time in the
history of Chickasha no drunks
marched blithely down the city
streets. If cellar stocks were tapped
for the old line cheer" it was strict
ly on the sly, police declared Friday.
Practically all stores remained
closed Thursday, only drug stores
and confectioneries being open late
in the afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26

CITY GIVE AID
TO LOCAL POOR
Christmas Spirit Manifested by Much
Giving; Churches, Lodges And
Schools Join To- Make Season
Merry.

Hundreds of Chiekasha's poor chill
dren reyeled yesterday perhaps more
than ever before as the result OF
Christmas trees and holiday visits
made by churches and benevolent or
ders of the city.
Practically giving was the slogan
carried out by lodges churches and
city schools as scores of families
were sent baskets of Christmas cheer.
Numerous families that had been hit
by the fuel shortage were sent pro.
visions by the Volunteers of Ameri-
ca and the Y. w. c. A. of 1.-THE Chick
asha high school.
Christmas trees held Wednesday
night by the First Baptist church,
the Congregational church, the Chris
tian church, Methodist church and
he Elks was a feature of the holiday
esason.
At least 200 poor children of the
CITY alI6Uueu 1HrlSlllldS services uelu
by the Elks. Two presents, a use
full article and a toy, were given each
child on the Invitation list sent out
by the order. Parents and relatives
of the children were admitted to the
hall for a special holiday program
given by dramatic and reading talent
Of Chiclasha
Four churches that gave Christmas
programs were packed'as the holiday
spirit spread throughout the city.
For the first time in history gifts
of a practical nature were distrlbut-
ed by members of the high school Y.
w. G. A. The high school girls quar-
ct visited destitute homes of Chick
asha Christmas morning delivering
Christmas boxes Of food and cloth
ing and Christmas carols were sung
lt every home visited
Charity workers and pastors Of
churches of the city declared Friday
that the holiday program was by far
the best ever carried out in the city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
OFFICERS HUNT
TOLEDO CUNMEN
By United Press.

By United Press.
Toledo, Dec. 26.-With two of the
gang in Jail, the police are securing
the countryside in search of tile 9TH
ers who took part in sensational
Jail delivery yesterday
For nearly an hour the Lucas
county Jail was at the mercy Of six
armed thugs Four prisoners were
released by them. At the Jail, the
gunner shot down one man and
threatened Ito kill others. They boast.
ed of their past records as killers.&
Two gave themselves up after the
delivery was completed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
100000 REFUGEES
STILL ARE MISSING

More than 100000 former resi-
dents still are missing from the de-
vastated regions of France, accord
ing TO a report just received by the
American Red Cross. Optimistic
Flench authorities believe that ma
jority of the missing population will
return within the next few months.
They cite the fact that the month
hymonth figures since the armistice
show a steady and substantial recov-
cry During August more than 100,-
COO refugees returned to their homes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
chickasha Chamber Of Commerce In
Line With Other Similar organl-
cations Througout State In
Request.
LETTER ADDRESSED TO
OKLA. REPRESENTATIVES,
Points Out That Immediate Laws In
surng Domestic Tranquility De-
manded by Industrial Unrest
Over Country.

Urging that congress Immediately
enact such legislation as will insure
uninterrupted operation of ranspor
,ation facilities and the procuring Of
food and fuel, regardless OF controver-
5ies which may arise between capital
ara labor, the Cnckasha Chamber CT
Commerce mas addressed lotter TO
Senators Robert l., owen ana T. p,
Gore and Congressman Scott Fer
ris
This action is in accordance VITA a
move among such organizations
throughout the state, the purpose be
ing to let the representatives at
Washington know the sentiment of
the sentiment of Oklahoma CONNER
cial clubs and similar organizations.
A letter was recently received by
the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce
from the Oklahoma City Chamber of
Commerce inclosing a letter that the
capital city chamber had forwarded
to its members of the Oklahoma dele
cation and in which 1t was asked that
Chickasha take similar action.
The letter from the local Chamber
of Commerce follows:
at would seem that present indus.
trial conditions demand immediate
legislation by congress, insuring do
nestle tranquility and promoting the
general welfare. Congress should, in
the exercise of legislative authority,
protect the general public from ex.
ploitation by any organization or
class of citizens and insure the great
masses of the people against suffer.
ing and privation, resulting from con
trcversies or contentious between
classes or organizations.
THE position of both capital and
labor in recent strikes and industrial
disturbances indicates that these
classes have failed to give cQnsiderA-
lion to the rights of the general pub
lie and have brought injury and suf
fering to the large mass of the peo
rle.
1--WE urge such legislation by con
gress as will secure the uninterrupt-
ed operation Of transportation facili-
ties and the production and distribu
tion of food and fuel, regardless of
controversies or contentious between
capital and labor or any other class
or organization, as to wages, hours,
working conditions. or other matters
having a tendancy to interrupt trans
pcrtation or to interfere with the
production and distribution of food
and fuel
I'VE believe that congress should
Immediately enact such legislation as
will secure protection to the general
Tublic against class end class organi.
Zalion in every form, and we appeal
to you to give the matter your earn
est attention.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
MUCH SUGAR IS
RECEIVED HERE,
SHORTAGE STILL
By United Press.

BY United Press.
New York, Dec 2G-Although 8O-
100000 pounds of sugar have been re-
ceived by eastern reflneries in the
last week from Cuba, there seems TO
he no relief in the shortage in the
retail markets.
Last weeks shipments were four
times greater than the former week
and three times greater than the
same week a year ago. 1t takes only
a few days to put the refined article
on the market but the grocers say
they are unable to buy sugar.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
SHIPPING BOARD
To DISPOSE OF
SIX HUN SHIPS 6
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, Dec. 26.-The United
States shipping board is going ahead
with its plans for the sale of six ex-
German liners which are now being
operated as passenger vessels.
Prohibition is said to be the princi-
ral reason for abandoning the pas
senger service.
Private vessels are still selling liq-
uor while outside the three mile zone,
but government vessels do not han
lie the liquor.
The sale of these ships involves
the disposition of 25O,OOO deadweight
IONS and is expected to net the gov
ernment $1OO0,00O
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
Canadian Shipping,
ShOWS Big Increase

Montreal, Que, Dec. 20. United
shipbullding in
creased from eighteen vessels In 1914
to fifty-nine at the end of June, 1919,
according to a report of Lloyd's reg
istry just made public here. The
corresponding tonnages in 1914 and
1919 were given as 14,1s4 and 1885,
542, respectively.
The Minnedosa, 1892 tons, heads
the list Of the five largest Canadian
ships constructed in 1s1s-t9.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
DeUOte Half Hour
to Carol Singing

Philadelphia, Dec "a. Omitted
Pfess)-An old tradition was given
new setting today when more than
80 factories in this city and vicinity
& voted the last half hour of the day
to the singing of Christmas carols.
The appeal for such festival was
made by the War Camp Community
Service that THE occasion might be
one of general jollification for all
employees TO imbue them with the
true Christmas spirit.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
Thought He Wanted
A DiUOrce But He
Changed His Mind

George Haskell thought he wanted
a divorce.
Then before he had consulted with
the county attorney and the case
against his wife, Alice Haskell, could
be filed, George changed his mind
and withdrew his charges. The case,
which had been half entered on the
docket in the office of the court
clerk, was stricken.
In less than a day all his domestic
TROUBLES had been ironed out, the
complaining witness indicated.
Two other divorce cases, Albert L.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
By United Press.

Washington, Dec 26.-The presi
defbs decision to return the rail.
roads to their private owners on
March l has brought into prominence
two phases in the already complicat-
ed railroad problem.
The presidents action was appa.
rently postponed because of the near
crisis brought ON by the request of
the railroad labor for more money
with the demand that an aswer be
given before the roads were return
ed
The railroad question now made,
apparently, political issue, with the
two phases interviewer since the rail
road workers are threatening to car
ry their agitation concerning govern.
ment control to the ballot box.
The only wage demands now be,
fore Director Hines are those of the
100000 shopmen, who were refused
"A general increase of 25 per cent last
summer. President Wilson and the
director general taking the position
that the war cycle of advancing wa
ges and increasing living costs must
come to an end.
President Jewell and the executive
council of the six shop crafts recent
ly renewed their demands. They
were asked to await an official re.
port by Attorney General Palmer
since made public.
Mr.. Palmer's report showed that
the customary upward march of pric
es during the fall months had been
much less this year than in the past
and expressed The conviction that
the next two months would show
substantial results in reducing the in
flation of living costs. The cost OF
living question, therefore, Still is un
solved in the minds of high govern
ment officials and will not he set
tied until after the control of the
railroad system has expired. 1T re
mains to be seen what view the
president and the director general
will take of the shopmen's renewed
demands for more money in the light
al the attorney generals statement.
1t Is understood the shop workers
were represented to be growing rest
less over the lack of action on their
demands.
Demands of railroad clerks fod
more money now are before the
board of railway wages and working
conditions.
Extension of the time of fedora
control will necessitate the placing
of additional contracts by the rail
road administration, inasmuch Z as
purchases up to this time generally
have been for delivery UP Ito the end
of the year Some rails and ties will
have to be bought, also other mate
rials for maintenance work.
Orders by Mr.. Hines for an inven-
tory of materials on hand as of Jan
uary 1st will be used in settling ac-
counts with the roads.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
NO INDICATIONS
HUNLAND CRISIS
By United Press.

By United Press
Berlin, Dec. 26.-There is no indi-
cation in governments circles that
Germany considers the reply of the
allies, with regard to the signing of
the peace treaty protocol, as an ulti-
matum.
All the usual signs preceding a aecri-
sis in Germany are missing. The
situation has more the appearance
that after additional delay. Germany
will sign.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
COAL TRIBUNAL WILL
MEET NEXT MONDAY
By United Press.

" 2 IIILUU IVoS.
Washington. Dec. 26.-Tbe first
meeting of the presidents coal trlbu-
nal that is scheduled to convene here
On Monday will lay the basis for flu
ture sessions for after January 1.
The operators are making prepara-
tions to cooperate with the tribunal
in an effort to reach a decision. re-
garding hours and wages of the min.
ers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
Check sIanlna of Bill.

BY UmLed Press.
Washington, Dec. 26.-The sugar
equalization board has requested the
president to withhold his signature
from the McNary bill until paper
explaining some Of its features can
be filed with him. The nature of
the boards recommendation was
not indicated.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26

St. Cloud, Minn.-A painting, the
work of a Minneapolis art firm, has
been received at the high school here
and dedicated to the memory of st.
Cloud boys who lost their lives in
the war
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
Turn Ships to British.

BY United Press.
Washington, Dec. 26.-Seven for
mer German liners will be turned
over to the British as soon as ar
nangements can be completed. Seven
ships. including the Imperator, were
allotted to the British by the peace
conference. They do not include
those the shipping board plans to
sell, aa, Sd. ~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
Gas Pressure Blows Out Connection;
Fire Catches From Blaze In the
Forge; Outfit Stands As Loss
OF $4,000.
INVINCIBLE WELL NO. 2
is WAITING ON TANKAGE
Fortuna Gasser Stands 500 Feet In
oil; Foster Flush Production
Looks Good for 200 Barrels,
Says Report.

The Cement-Cyril field had it's first
destructive fire Christmas eve, when
the derrick and tool houses OF the
Iiomm Okla company near the de-
pot at Cement, in section $50, were
completely destroyed.
The outfit had been having great
deal of trouble when they lost bit
in the hole at depth of 400 feet
They had been milling up the trouble
but at the time of the accident, the
tools were not in the hole The gas
pressure was so strong that 1t blew
OFF connection, the escaping volume
of gas being almost instantly ignited
by the fire burning in the forge. In
few moments after the connection
blew off, the entire derrick was a
mass of flames and there was no
chance to extingush the blaze. The
derrick was completely wrecked when
1t fell. Damage to tools and derrick
is estimated ait 10000 Repair work
is under way and a new derrick Will
be up / a few days.
Holding InvInolbIe Back.
Little Is being done at the Irwin
chile, Big Whip No, 2, where they
have the bit in what is believed to
be good oil sand
The well is standing as 1t was
when they drilled into the sand, the
drillers holding it back because Of
lack Of storage No attempt has been
made to clean it out, but indications
are that it will prove Ito be a good
well when cleaned. The depth is
about 24O0 feet
Operations are due to start tat the
location of the Mid-Southwestern
company No /, Lackey farm, In the
west half of the northeast OF the
northwest of section 1853 They
are rigging up.
Fortuna an oier.
The prospects that the fields dis
covery we'll the Fortuna No. l In 81
SO, which came in for a 40,000,000
gasser in the fall OF 1917, and which
has been supplying gas to practically
all the drilling wells on the west side
of the field since then, is destined to
be good oil producer are exceeding
ly bright.
The we'll has been deepened with
standard tools and though they have
entered the oil sand to a depth OF
only a few feet, oil Is standing more
than 500 feet in the hole and Is slow
ly rising. Tankage will be erected,
easing set and the flow lines attach
ed to the tanks before the well is
completed. drillers state.
Foster Looks Good.
The Foster No. 2, Gingrich farm In
section 6.5-9, is looking good for one
of she leading wells of the field.
According to field reports they have
about As foot pay sand, hitting the
top of the pay at 1915 and stopping
the drill in the sand ait 1860.
The belief is that the well, when
cleaned out and attached to flow
/ lines. will show a flush production OF
/ 200 barrels a day The important
point in this well, however is that
is represents the discovery OF new
sand in the field. The two other
sands are the Fortuna at 23O0 and
/ the Caddo at 1850.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
Decision to Return Railroads March
Presents New Phases Involving
Wage Demands of Railroad
Workers.
BELIEVED ROAD RETURN
HELD UP BY NEAR CRISIS
Workers Demand Answer On Wage
Requeet Before Owners Again
Take over Property; May
Make Political Issue.
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Dec. 26.- Heads of all
the railroad unions are to meet here
Monday to decide ON future action re-
garding the wage increases before
1.-The nailrond administration.
The meeting. is the result of Pres
ident Wilson's decision to return the
roads to their owners on March, /.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26

London-Harrod's the huge London
department store, is building a
branch at Liverpool at a cost OF
$4,000, 900. The firm has a branch at
Buenos Aires.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Barefoot of Ok
lahom1 City are spending the holi-
days with Mr.. Barefoots parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Barefoot.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26

London--A pair of oliver Crom-
wells gloves was sold at sonny
auctions for S275
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26

Harry Price and family of Tabler
are the holiday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. L. Price.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
STATE ROAD MEN
HAVE BIG FEED"
FROM CH|CKASHA
Convict Camp Has Touch OF Cheer
When Business Men Send Christ
mas Dinner to Men Who Are
to Improve Roads.

Out on the banks of the Washita
river east of the city where the state
road gang is camped, it was Christ
mas yesterday just the same as in
the city. There was turkey and cram
Lerry sauce and pies and all the fix
ings were served to men and tns
feed" was paid for by Chickasha
business men,
Wednesday afternoon, Arthur Els.
land, Conde Mckinley and Claude Uc.
kef made a hurried canvass through
the business dist trict and raised to-
tai Of $500 which was spent for the
Christmas dinner OF the men who arc
here to build good roads for Grady
county.
We had only short time and were
unable to see many of the business
men," said Arthur Ersland "The re.
sponse was prompt, however, and not
business man solicited turned ~
lcwr"
Following are the contributors TO
the Christmas dinner fund for the
road crew:
Williamson Halsell Frasier Co---$5O0
First National Bank 100
Chickasha National Bank $500
Oklahoma National Bank 100
Citizens National Bank
G. & b. Clothing Co-------------$5
Dixie store 90
Farmers State Bank $3.50
Garvey Bros-----------------$250 so
Stephenson Browne Lumber Co, $500
R. Ia Jones, Mgr, Booterie-
Own Drug $500
John f. Crib 200
Chalfant Hardware Co-------$2 200
Wren Drug $500
Chas Venable, Hopkins Market $220
Davis Grocery ry---------------$1.0 90
Mcfarland dHotel-----------$1.0 90
Mandy Motor Co-------------- $l.00
Bitsche Seed House S100
Johnson's Produce & Poultry Co. $1OO
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
++++++%+*$
CELEBRATION is FATAL
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
: Hartford, Conn, Dec. 26.-
: Seven are dead and four 9TH
ers are slid to he dying as the
: result of a fatal Christmas
) celebration here. Frank Rose,
> saloon keeper, is being held
) in connection with the deaths.
The charges against him de-
) clare THAT he sold alcohol
which he had colored to re-
semble whisky to the victims.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26

East Hartford, Conn-Higher pricss
prevailed on the opening of the tobac
CO market here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26

Lowe VS.. Rachel Lowe, and George
Bush VS.. Mollie Bush. were filed in
county court Friday.