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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
NEGRO IMPROVES
FROM WOUNDS IN
BASTILE FIGHT

Lonnie Wilder, negro, is recovering
from wounds received in fight in
the county Jail several days ago, say
reports from the sheriff's office this
afternoon. Ths wornded negro has
been placed in ire hospital ana =
ment. It will i.2 several weeks be
sore the negro is completely recov-
cred, is the beief expressed by the
81 eriff's force.
No additional charges have been
placed against the Yates brothers
who, Wilder alleges, attacked him
with dangerous weapons in the jail
sisht.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
RAINFALL HERE EQUALS NORMAL
FIGURES TWO YEARS IN LAST SIX;
LAST HALF 1918 FINISHES STRONG

That the rainfall here Tor 1918
fell 3.S2 inches short of the normal
precipitation, and that only two
years in the past six equaled the
normal record is shown by the re-
port furnished by the local govern
ment observation bureau.
These years were 1913 when this
lScality was favored with 3139
inches of rain and in 1915, the ban
ner year in the table given, when
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
SESSION
OF CONGRESS IS
FACING S0LONS
BY United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, Jan. 21.-An extra ses-
sion of congress will probably assem-
bic about May 20, it was indicated
today. All hope of avoiding an extra
session was abandoned by the demo-
Gratis.
Not one of the II regular appro-
priations which must become laws
by June 80 if the government is to
have money to operate, have gone
through both houses.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21

ALL inches of rain fell.
For the last half of 1918, rec
ords show that the rainfall bested
the normal mark by 2.57 inches in
1918. For the last six months Of
last year, 1439 inches of moisture
fell against 1872, the normal figure.
Following is given table showing
the rainfall lby months for the past
six years, giving a comparison with
the normal precipitation:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
RELEASE NEGRO.

jim Moore, negro, who was arrest
ed in connection with the alleged
theft of goods from the Wren drug
store, was released his morning for
want of full proof of his guilt.
George Woods, former porter at the
Wren store is still being held ard
will probably be required to face q
charge in justice court. Each ne
gro claimed the other had given him
the goods.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
CALL JUSTICE MEET

A meeting of the bylaws and leg
islative committees of the Oklaho-
ma Association of Justices of the
Peace, has been called by NJ. E. Bun
nell, Of this city, and president OF
the state association. The date Of
the meeting has been set for January
2Sth, at 10 o'clock in Oklahoma City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
IN DENIAL
OF CHARGE
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, Jan. 2l.-Flatly de-
nying the charges of conspiracy with
other packers, John Armour, replied
to the recent fire Of the federal
trade commission before the house
interstate commerce commission to-
day.
He made a sweeping denial that
his company for many years had
been in any plot or combination, de-
claring such charges to be utterly
unfair and untrue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
ROYALISTS REVOLUTION GAINS
HEADWAY in PORTUGAL; HEAR
NOTHING FROM FORMER KING

archy, Paya Conyeiro, who is head.
ing the revolution has proclaimed
himself premier and foreign minister
of the monarchist government.
Nothing further has been learned
from Manuel who sent a telegram to
England yesterday, disappearing Of
the attempt to restore him to the
throne.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
BY United Press.

BY United Press
Lisbon, Jan. 21.-The Royalists'
revolution which is attempting to re-
store a monarchy with former King
Manuel on TIE throne appears to be
spreading throughout the northern
provinces today.
Fighting has broken out at Guem-
Grass which is supporting the mon
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
REDS MAKE GOOD IN EFFORT
TO STOP ELECTIONS in FEW
TOWNS OF RHENELAND SECTION

So apparant is the countrywide
majority Of the socialists in the ma
tional assembly that it is not seri-
ously affected
First dispatches stated that the
women were dominating the election
and that the Spartacans had at
tempted a widespread movement to
restore the ballot boxes, but had
been repulsed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
CONTINUE PRICE FIXING.

By United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21-The hog
price fixing policy of Fred Adam
son will be continued despite the at
tack upon the present sale of
$3.50 in the face of the present
large surplus, F. S. Snyder, head of
the meat division announced.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
preme War Council Resumes
Work in Effort to Clean Up
Preliminary Work to AL
low Farley to Start.
AMERICAN DELEGATES
FOR WAR CAUSE PROBE.
Wilson Silent on Subject; AS
sociates Appear Want Re-
sponsibility Fixed; I'm
portant Testimony.

By United Press.
PARIS, Jan. 21.-Following a long
conference this morning in which
the Russian situation was further
discussed, the supreme war coun-
ell resumed its session this after
noon in an effort to clean up the
preliminary work to permit the gen
eral congress to get under way.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
By United Press.

Hy United Press.
Berlin, (MondayD spartacans
succeeded in preventing the national
elections in several Of the Rhineland
towns, it has been learned. 1t is be-
lieved that the vote in these towns
would have favored the Centriste
(Church party) and German demo.
Gratis and liberals.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
Favor Cause PROBE.
BY United Press.

By United Press.
PARIS, Jan. 21.-The American
delegates appear to favor a thorugh
investigation to fix the responsibility
fer the tremendous conflict recently
brought to an end.
President Wilson has been silent
on this question thus far, but a
survey of his associates viewpoint
today indicates that they favor the
most careful investigation to de-
termine who is directly responsible
for the war
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21

Frank Gibson well known man in
local business circles, was transact
ing business in the city today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-01-21
THE WEATHER.
Local Temperature.

Maximum, 60; minimum, "a.
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
COURT ORDERS JURY
TO ACQUIT THIS MAN

Trial OF John Paruszewsh on a
charge Of assault and battery on John
Gondak, in Christiana hundred, on last
Easter evening terminated before Judgc
Rice and a Jury in Court OF General
Sessions this morning with a verdict Of
not guilty upon instruction from tho
court
Deputy Ait0rney-Gener8l Green con-
Quoted the prosecution ard Harry =.
Joslyn was counsel Tor the defendant.
paruszewski was alleged 20 have at.
tackled and cut Gondak with a knife
near The complalnants home, in Chris
tiana hundred. on last Easter evening
The defendant denied The charge re
maintained that he vas leaving ilIe
house adjoining iho Gondak's when he
was assailed by Gondak with a shovel
Struggle over the shovel followed
paruszewsk alleged. during Which
Mrs. Gondak came 90 her husbands o--
sisiance with knife. paruszrWsAi
claimed that Mrs Gondak caught him
by ihc throat and. In attempting 90 cut
him, gashed her own husband Will
lhe knife. he testified that he had no
knife with him.
Mrs. Gondak denied catching Parus-
zcwskI by The throat ana having
, knife.
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
MISS STIRLING TO
CHlISTEN MACOMET
Harlan Plant Employee Will
BE Sponsor at Launch
ing Tomorrow
BUILD CARGO CARRIER
IN RECORD TIME

Launching Of the newly-built cargo
carrier Macomei, which viii take place
at lhe Harlan yards Of the Bethlehem
Corporation tomorrow afternoon, will
be marked by the novelty Of chrislen-
ing by an employe of the plant.
Miss Jane II. stirling will break the
traditional bottle OF wine over the YES
sells PROV. She has been private sec
relary 70 four different general man
ayers OF the company and Is widely
known IN the shipbuilding industry,
She will be the nrsh employe In many
years 30 boz sponsor for ship built IN
the local yards.
The Macomet has a record FOR quick
construction. Her keel was laid July
%. last. Moreover. her construction
though speedy. has been OF the high
est quality. The vessel Is 3ii feet
long by i6 feet beam. and % feet depth
she VIII dsplace 5.i0O tons desdwelght,
and will be turned over 20 the Elmer
goncy Fleet Corporation
The launching has been set for 3 30
o'clock 10 meet the high tide.
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
CETs TOUn MONTHS run THErr.

ln Court of General Sessions tllIs
morning. Judge Boyce presiding. tis
trial before jury was begun Ia ih'
ease ef lho Shio against Edward
Adams. Negro. charged with The larccny
of $50 pounds of lead and 100 pounds of
copper from the Diamond state Fibre
Co. Adams pleaded not guilty. Deputy
Attorney General Speakman represented
the State and p. H. Cochran the dcfen-
tnnl.
The jury. after celebrating FOR half
am hour returned lo the court ROOM
with "a verdict of guilty with recomf
mendaiion 90 The mercy OF the court
Adams was sentenced 10 four month,
I'm lhe Workhousc
The ease of the State against Ednor1
Smith. charged with being addicted iu
ihe use of narcotic drugs, was retired
on The suggestion OF Attorney General
l,elnhlrdt, % being shown the defen-
dlnt was freed from the use Of drugs
and was 20 be married
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
CHURCH WOMEN
TO TALK MISSIONS
Church Confer
ence TO Be Held at
Smyrna Tomorrow
ELECT OFFICERS
IN THE MORNING

The annual conference OF the
WOman's Home Missionary Society OF
the Wilmington VI. Z. Conference will
be held tomorrow in Asbury VI. z.
Church, Smyrna. The members at
tending from this city will leave on
the $40 train. Box luncheon will be
served at noon.
The morning session viii open at 10
o'clock. Devotional exercises will be
in charge Of Mrs. Adam Stengle. A
welcome will be given by the Rev. r.
p. Nichols, and Mrs. Lizzie Walls,
president Of the auxiliary. Miss Reba
B. Smith viii give the response. Re
ports will be given by the treasurer
and corresponding secretary. Election
Of officers will follow. Music will be
in charge OF Miss Grace NJ. Quigg.
In the afternoon a report will be
given by Mrs. William ]. Downey, Of
Salisbury, Nd, who attended the an
nual meeting OF the board OF managers
recently held at Detroit. An election OF
delegates Will be held for the meeting
Of the board Of managers to be held in
1920 in st. Paul. MINI.
Mrs. ]. W. Colona, OF Dover. will
have charge Of the opening exercises
in the afternoon. Work among the
young people will be given by Mrs.
Edward Vaughn, Of Newark. Mrs.
Blanch Salmons, OF Lewes, will report
Of bands and guards.
The principal speaker OF the after
noon and evening sessions will be Miss
Grace NJ Roraback. OF Cannan, Conn.,,
a field secretary.
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
CHORUS SINGS ON
ARMISTICE NIGHT

3 Nrmistice Day was observed by the
Wilmington Community Chorus at the
High school last night The ushers,
carrying flags Of the Allies, were
grouped In a tableau on the platform,
while patriotic songs were finely sung
by the chorus.
Mr.. Barnhart said that while the day
was one Of rejoicing, 10 found the ma
lion and the world confronted by the
most serious problems in the history Of
mankind. lie emphasized the fact that
% is the great mass Of mankind, not
kings and autocratic powers, that count
at the present day.
IN appropriate solo was effectively
sung by Mr. Barnhart "Oh God, Save
ihe People" The chorus repeated the
song with him, Mr. Barnhart asking
tIem TO sing it as q prayer,
Mrs. J. Edward Wilson announced
the meeting of The public forum in
the High School annex this Sunday
afternoon. TO discuss the passing OF a
o o'clock curfew law for Wilmington.
The chorus Will give a sunday ar
ternoon concert on November 30.
The chorus is meeting with a graft
fylng response from the circular letters
sent out
Part of the time last night was spent
in rehearsing 1.-The Messiah
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
OPERATIC STARS
TO GIVE CONCERT
Margaret Romano, George
Meader, Signor Romani
TO Be Heard Tonight
FINE GRAFONOLAS
BEING EXHIBITED

Much interest Is manifested In the
display OF Columbia Grafonolas being
made This week in The ballroom OF the
Hotel DUPONT /. Is wonderful show
ing amid the richest surroundings. aud
sells forth the rich artistry Of The
period models OF grafonolas on display.
They range In price from the humblesi
to The costllest priced al more than
5000 no 10 grace the palace OF a king.
Elaborate instruments in Chlppendale.
Gothic, Italian Renaissance. Queen Anne.
William and Mary, early Italian, and
Adam deslgns-more like rich or
handsome furniture than a grafonola--
are included In the exhibition.
Tonight a splendid concert by oper-
attic artists. who make records for the
Columbia Company, will be given IN
the ballroom. The singers Mill include
Margaret Romaine and George Meadcr.
with signor Romani as accompanist.
Miss Romaine Is a lyric soprano OF the
Metropolitan opera Company. Gatti-
Casazza. director OF the Metropolitan
Opera. says Miss Bomaine Is one OF
the best lyric sopranos he has ever
heard. She will sing operatic airs ana
concert numbers tonight.
George Meader Is an American oper-
alto tenor, who has gained a high repu-
tatlon in Europe. lie viii make his
American debut in Wilmington tonight
when he viii sing operatic and con
cert numbers. His next appearance
viii be at Aeollan Hall, New York on
November -. in concert
Miss Romainc and Mr.. Meader also
may be heard In a duet tonight.
Signor ROmanl. the accompanist' is
an Italian and composer OF an opera
fo supervise the production Of which
he came to this country.
Calver Anderson. manager OF the
Wilmington store OF the Columbia
grafonolas. Is IN charge OF The Hotel
dupont exhibit.
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
LARGE AUDIENCE
GREETS DIR. RABE
Public Health Campaign At
tracts Great Interest
Down State
MEETING AT
SELBYVlLLE TONIGHT

pown State towns are showing deep
lnterest in the public health campaign
conducted by the Delaware Red Cross
and The Delaware state Board Of
Health. Monday afternoon, at Laurel,
Dr. Edith Rabe. Of the United states
Public Health Service. spoke 10 an au-
dlence OF ESQ women. the conference
accompanying an exhibition OF the
health nlm. The End OF the Road"
On Monday evening, the thaater was
packed when the same nm was shown
and talk given by Or. Rabe. Mrs. l..
B. Riggin was hostess 10 the lecturer
lat Laurel. and Mrs. II. NJ Waller at
Delmar. The conference at both places
was under the auspices Of The Women's
Clubs and BED Cross chapters.
This experience OF crowded theatre
and enthusiastic interest was repeated
last night at Milford, when many peO-
pie were standing throughout the en-
tire lecture and exhibition Of the
health film. In each OF these towns
health literature has been distributed
The lecture at Milford was under the
Red Cross auspices. Mrs. George w
Marshall entertained the speaker
Tonight Dr. Rabe.will lecture in Sell
byville under Red Cross auspices, with
MillsborO and Harrington cooperating
Mrs. w B. Derrickson will be The
hostess. Miss Willabelle Shurter Is
accompanying the lecturer upon her
tour. Tomorrow afternoon. Dr. Rabe
will speak at Bridgeyille. and on Fri
day afternoon at Wyoming.
In Wilmington and other places in
the state. many requests have been re-
ceived for further talks by Or. Rabe,
and another course OF health confer
ences may be arranged later.
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
SEEK $4,000 FOR
CHILD WELFARE

The finance committee OF the Della
ware Womens Committee FOR Child
Welfare had a meeting this morning In
the Reconstruction office 90 decide on
nnal plans of their campaign for s35OoO
for child welfare. which is TO open In
a few days.
The Womans Committee Is a yolun-
ieer organization serving IN an advisory
capacity 90 the Reconstruction Com
mission Of Delaware The Reconslruc-
lion Commission grew out OF the work
of these same women for children dur
ing the war.
Mrs. Charles n. Miller is chairman.
both Of the Reconstruction Commission
and Of the women's advisory commit
tee. The members ~ The finance COIN
mittee are Mrs. A. ID. Warner Mrs
William Coyne. Mrs. James y. Ginns.
Mrs. Z. Paul dupont and Mrs. William
II. Laird.
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
siiO.Os ron ROOSEVELT FUND.

Pupils or the Wilmington High
School have contributed S29i1i 10 the
Roosevelt Memorial Fund The gift was
received today at the fund he,dquar-
tiers in the Chamber Of Commerce
rooms.
The public school at Talleyville also
has given s7.9i. The sum OF siOSO6 al
ready had been received from schools
OF this city and the High School and
Taleyville donations today make the
total thus FAR given by public school
pupils, siiOOS.
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
ST. PAUL'S TO BURN
$4,000 MORTGAGE

un ihe night OF Thanksgiving Day
Bishop William r. Mcdowell, OF WASH
nsion, ID. g.. Will preach IN S. paul-
Methodist Episcopal Church This oc
caslun viii be one of great rejoicing
io lhe membership OF ST. Pauls Church
as they will at That time burn th1
mortgage on their new church building
which has boon entirely paid I'il
morlglge was for thc sum Of si9U
and has been Standing for period OF
seven years.
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
nIIIDING PERMITS.

Building Inspector Preston today is-
sued the following permits
10 Alice NJ. Patrick, Go build "a garage
al the rear of the property No--olu
East seventh street, 90 cost euuu'
owner Alice NJ. Patrick.
To NJ. Capaldi. to build front porch
ON the property, 80 i2i south Jackson
street. 10 cost 500. owner a. karzzew-
Ski.
no =. e.. Evans. 10 install heating
plant In the house so. ii0i Harrison
street for William Springer Jr, 10 cost
5000
To r.. e.. Evans lo install q heating
plant In the residence Concord avenue
and boulevard. owned by frcisch Broth
ors. 90 cost $500
10 George ". Seeds 10 make Interior
alterations to the residence at No mi
Franklin street, owned by lclcr j. Ford
90 cost $40.
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
ARMY TO
BUY NEW QUARTERS

The Salvation Army is negotiating for
the purchase Of the three-story build
ing of james r. Laws, at the northwest
corner OF Fourth and Shipley streets,
and the adjoining building, now occu-
pied 10y Held x Company as a printing
house. four stories high. II the deal
is consummated IL is proposed TO con-
vert the ground floor of No. i0i ship
icy street into a meeting hall for the
salvation Army. The upper floors would
be used for officers headquarters. ono
floor OF No. lO3 Shipley street IL is
planned 90 devote TO young peoples
work. The other floors will be used
rs a hotel The negotiations are being
conducted through William II. Glib
bons, Inc, real estate broker. When
asked today about the deal, that firm
said % had no statement TO make at
this time.
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
EAGLES HONOR THE
FLAG AFTER PARADE

After their participation in the Arm
isiice Day parade, yesterday, the local
members OF the Fraternal Order OF
Eagles celebrated Eagle Flag Day, at
the home Of the order. No. 2i0 West
Sixth street. About COO members OF
The order paraded, and lateps took part
in the flag celebration. The Eagles had
the largest delegation In line OF any Of
the fraternal orders.
The feature Of the flag celebration was
an address by Thomas VI. Monaghan.
Mr.. Monaghan's remarks were patriotic
in character and he was greeted with
applause.
Following the address OF Mr.. Mon
Afghan, vocal selections were given by
Joseph +. McCulian, James +. Curran
and Matthew F. Petticrew. This was
followed by a tableau depicting Colum-
bia and the orphans.
Prior 90 the Flag Day celebration the
Eagles formed at the home and with
more than 400 members. took part in
the Armislicc Day parade. This column
OF men. carrying American flags. pre-
ceded by the Swarthmore Band OF GO
pieces. was greeted with cheers all
NINIIk NIIf lNlNf W AAAhA AiAa AAN LIS lfN
had the largest delegation in the big pa
radc. Following The brief service at
Washington Heights. the Eagles return
ed 10 their home, where a gala time
awaited them
At The head Of the Eagles in The pa
rade was Chief Marshal John r. Lally.
Captain Thomas Hague, and Lieutenant
Francis i. August. Martin Donlon and
Charles NJ. Banner being the aides.
The affair was In charge OF Edward
\. Banner. while II. C. Botienger was
chairman Of the committee TO arrange
the Flag Day celebration. The parade
rommitiee was composed Of Anthony
Denneese. Franklin \. Pinkerton,
Charles McCanerty. William b. Far
rem and James Maloney. The commit
lee on the Flag Day celebration was
II. C.. Bottenger, chairman; William T.
HAYES. William Abberger. Joseph V.
Bierman and Frank X. Farmer Frank
X. Farmer was in charge Of the musical
and entertainment committee.
Evening journal., 1919-11-12
HEAR REPORTS ON
BOSTON CONVENTION

In the dining hall OF 81. Pauls NJ.
p Church. The Junior Auxiliary Of the
Womans Foreign Missionary Society
Of the church entertained the stand
ard Bearers al an enjoyable dinner last
evening A large number OF both or
ganlzations were present. The special
purpose OF lhe dinner was 90 hear re-
ports OF ihe Jubilee Missionary Convcn-
tion recently held in Boston Miss Anna
T. Lincoln, who was delegate intro
duced the speakers. The opening prayer
was made by ur. Carlisle h. Hubbard,
pastor of St pauls Church.
Greetings were brought io the young
people by Miss Grace Quigg and Mrs.
Drumm0nd Miss Fox and Mss Clara
Belle smith. both of China told of their
experiences In missionary work and
made an earnest appeal Tor The sup
port OF Foreign Missions