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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27
Work Started on Loading Rack
at Cement; Gorton Company
Interested; Meet Chicka-
sha Men Here Today.
MONEY FOR LINE is
NOW IN LOCAL BANK
To Confer on Contract for Oil;
Langston Well in Southern
Grady Rebuilds Derrick;
To Resume Work.

Work is under way in Cement on
the loading rack and gathering lines
for the field, according to informa.
tion reaching Chickasha today. This
initial work is being done by the
Gorton company, which organization
has subscribed to stock in the Chick
asha proposition to gather and load
Cement oil.
1t was pointed out that the imme-
diate installation of gathering lines
and loading rack is necessary to
care for the oil, as the shutting in
of the wells is detrimental to them.
Also the operators want to procure
sale for their product
Yesterday afternoon Chickasha
men interested in the proposition of
building the local pipe line system
at Cement and the probable building
of pipe line to Chickasha at Ia
ter date, met in the Chamber Of
Commerce rooms and posted suffi-
cient money to pay for the construc-
tion of the gathering lines at Ce-
ment. This money is now in one
Of the local banks for that purpose.
George e. Montgomery, general
manager Of the Gorton interests at
Cement, is scheduled to meet the
Chickasha committee here this af.
ternoon to draw up contracts for the
Gorton oil. If an agreement is
reached and contracts Signed, the
laying Of the lines 10 the wells in
the field will start Immediately. II
the Chickasha people and the Gorton
representative cannot come to terms
then the Gorton company will put in
the gathering system.
The lines will be laid first to tho
Gala Belle and Betty G wells. The
former is being put in shape to pump.
now, The standard rig with which
the water well was drilled and which
was to have been used to drill the
well before the decision to use ro-
tary was reached, is being skidded
over the well.
The Betty c. stands practically
complete and has been waiting for
a line to care for the oil. 1t has
been flowing by heads for several
weeks, part of the time through 4
cave.
Lines will be extended to the 9th.
er producers in the field, according
to present plans and to the wells as
they come in.
Langston Derrick Up.
The Langston Oil and Gas compa.
ny in southern Grady county on the
Milwee farm is again a rig. Their
derrick burned down several weeks
ago.
1t has been rebuilt, according to
the best information and is q SO foot
affair to use combination rotary and
standard tools This we'll is down
better than 1000 feet and the forma.
tions are said to be favorable 1t
is expected that work will start
soon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27
INFLUENZA GIVEN AS
CAUSE FOR RATE HIKE
By United Press.

By United Press.
Chicago, March 27.-EnormOus
losses from influenza is the reason
given by the Modern Woodmen for
a so per cent increase in their rates,
voted yesterday. The rates are still
inadequate to care for the losses,
the officials say, but all will get
their claims The new rates are ef-
fective about July 1.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27
AMERICA MAKING BIG
BID FOR WORLD TRADE
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, March 27.-America's s
exports average s2O,OOO,OOO daily
now.
Late reports issued from the de-
partment of commerce indicate that
America is making a strong bid for
the worlds trade A big lead has
been gained on the years total,
which is expected to reach $75OO,OOO.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27
ISSUE MARRIAGE PERMITS

A marriage license was issued this
morning by Mrs Edna T. Watkins,
court clerk, to Luther M. Jones, age
30, of Rush Springs, and Miss Nan
ME Clinton, age %, of Grover, Okla.
Another license has also beeu is
sued to Alex Shinault, age "a, of
Alex, and Miss Nora Wood, age IS,
of Rush Springs
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27
Pushed Across River by Army OF
New Republic; New Bolshe-
Wiki Move to Gain Buda-
pest Communication.
ALLIES TO FORCE
DECISION ON HUNS
New Red Uprisings Threaten Aus
tria and Czecho- -Slovakia; Are
Promised Food Supply
To Appease.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Warsaw, March 27.-Bessarabia has
declared it's independence, establish
ed a SOVIET and begun operations
against the Tlbdmanian army of oc-
cupation, dispatch says
The Bassarabl1n ,,-.y c.. ..t.-eI
the town of Sadagora, Eu5l:lg tie
Roumanians across che Pruth river.
1t is believed that the bolsheviki is
engineering the campaign in order to
establish direct communication with
Budapest.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27
Uprisincs Imminent.

By United Press.
Berne, March 27.-Bolshevik upris-
ings in Austria and Czecho- -Slovakia
are imminent, A move against the
Hungarians i. expected to be precpi.
tated, the British mission reports.
They promised an increased food
supply to maintain order The gas
and coal supply and the meat rations
have been increased The Prague
socialists demand naturalization and
threaten a general strike if mobliza-
tion against Hungary is effected,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27

TURNS OUT
MEET nth
Boys Back From France Stop
Here En- Route to Bowie;
Local Lads With Outfit;
Impromptu Parade.

1t wasn't a noisy crowd that
turned out to greet the 111th am
munition train yesterday evening
when the lads just back from
France and the busting of the Hin
denburg line stopped here en- route
to Camp Bowie where they will be
mustered out of the service.
No, it wasn't noisy crowd, but
it was a crowd that the boys liked.
Everyone was a pal of everyone else
and a cheer that was better than
band music was thrown into the
fighting men when the Red Cross
workers distributed cigars, cigarettes
and packages of chewing gum by the
hundreds.
"This is the kind of reception that
we like" said Captain Mason, second
in command with the first section of
the train. 1--WE have heard all the
llOln6 We WANT. VIC nave uetu pdhu
music until we are tired of it. We
just want to meet and talk with the
people. We like to see you and
shake your hands, We like Okla
homa and Texas people, because,
well, that's us"
The first section stopped just long
enough to change engines. Then
they were away for Camp Bowie.
They arrived about half an hour be-
hind schedule.
Sergeant Joe Burney was aboard |
the first section. AS he fell off the
rear of the train he was crowded |
and showed and slapped on the back.
All of the 10000 people who turned |
minute, that's too many |
people-anyhow they tried to shake |
MS hand and tell him how glad they
we're to see him, which was the |
truth all the way round.
The same thing was done all over
again when Sergt. Major Overton
3urney and Sergeant Bernard Baird
made their appearance with the sec
md section, running half an hour or
20 fater No. 1.
The second section was in charge
# Captain Donahue In order to
,ass the FREELY, and to give the
men a chance to stretch their legs,
10. section waited here an hour.
When the boys learned they were
cooked for an hour in Chickasha,
hree companies quickly formed and
hey staged an impromptu parade up
he main stem.
Many automobiles loaded their
ars with the Yanks and whirled
hem for joy-rides over the city,
Jhile others were entertained in
shops and restaurants
ntil assembly call sent them sour
wing back to the train waiting to
axe them on to Bowie and to the
respects of being civilians again
The men were in splendid condi-
ion. Every man was picture OF
ealth and their faces wore generous
oats of tan. Wound stripes were TO
e seen on a considerable number
f the boys, giving evidence that
hey had seen service.
France is all right but give me !
america and Chickasha," said Joe
|urney, between handshakes.
make mine the same" murmured
everal lads who were standing by.
eve are on cur way back to Chick
sha just as soon as we can get
ere, believe me. Then we'n tell |
ou all about it, chorused Overton
'urney and Bernard Baird as they
,ere dragged away by loving hands
nd tumbled into waiting cars for
short spin over the old town.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27
To Force Demands.

By United Press
London, March 27.-The London
times understands that the allies
have decided to force the demands
made on the Germans to facI1itl'o
the landing of Polish troops at Dan
zig.
The reported refusal of the Ger
mans is thought to be scheme to
force milder peace terms from the
entente.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27
LEAGUE OF WOMEN
VOTERS is FORMED
By United Press.

By United Press.
st. Louis, March 27-The Nation
al Women's Suffrage association be
came the League of Women Voters
shortly before noon today in the
meeting here. An executive commit
tee was recommended.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27
LONE BANDIT BUSY
%By United Press.

%By United Press.
Kansas City, March III
A lone, unmasked bandit
robbed the OakgrOve, Mo-,
bank yesterday afternoon Sc
curing $500. He overlooked
$4,000 in diamonds and Lib
erty bonds, taking only cur
rency.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27

All the latest news by
wire every day from
the u. p. Association
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27
WEATHER FORECAST
For Oklahoma.
Temperature

Maximum 56; minimum 40.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-27

You will find all the
local news every day
in The Daily Express
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
SPANISH CRAFT SINKS
IN GULF QU|CKsANDs
Missing Steamer VaIbancra Is Re-
ported TO Have 4SS Persons
Aboard.
CONFIRM REPORT OF DIVER
Wrcckcrs Arc Making Plans to
Salvage Large Part OF Valuable
Cargo Carried by Ship Hit by
CONFIRM REPORT OF DIVER
IRy Assoclat.d Prcss. !


KEY WEST. FLA. Sept 24.-The
vessel near here which has been idcn-
tiled as the Spanish STEAMER VAL
banera missing with 4SS persons
aboard, is gradually sinking into the
qu!cksands, according TO reports
brought here tonight which are be-
licvcd 10 be reliable
cuban Consul Milford !dent!hed the ves-
sci as the Valbancra. several days ago,
no further action has been taken and
i was said tonight the ship nigh; soon
disappear.
When the wreck was n-st discovered
SUNK N forty feet OF water over a
qu!cksand bed near Rebecca Shoals
lighthouse, divers were sent out who
reported they read the name Val
banera on the ships nameplatc. Then
Admiral Decker and the Cuban consul
visited the spot and confirmed the
divers reports.
Divers and wrecking crew were
expected TO so 10 work Immediately TO
ascertain beyond all doubt the identity
OF the vessel. and on behalf of the Key
West naval station. Admiral Deck
promi ised all aid possible. The wreck :
crs also were expected 70 salvage part
OF the valuable cargo of the steamer.
Dnigent inquiries at the Miami
Beach Marconi wireless. Key West
wireless station, naval sources OF in
formation and railway train dispatch
ers offices, as we'll as in other towns
verify rumors in circulation here to
the effect that lS5 persons from the
steamer Nalbanera had reached land
in this vicinity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
BIRMINGHAM PLANTS
nv FULL OPERA TON,
CLAIM OF OFFICIALS
Labor Leaders Assert Thai in
Fen Days All Workers
VIII Quit Places.
IBy Associated Press. ]

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. Sept. 24.-Ail
plants in the Birmingham district are
in full operation. and officials of the
company. declared they had ample
forces Of men at work in all the steel
mills and blast furnaces. Strike lead
ers asserted they were satisfied with
the situation. and that within the next
few days workmcn in practically all
the skilled crafts in this district will
lay down their tools and join the ranks
Of the steel strikers.
While the report that the electrical
workers had declared their strike off
was denied today, IL is reported that
number of electrical workers who
walked out at the American Steel and
Wire Company plant Monday returned
TO work today.
The outstanding feature OF the situa-
ton today was mass meeting held at
the EnslcY city Hall, At which r. w
King, business agent OF the machinists'
union. announced that the blacksmiths
machintsts and foundrymen had been
ordered out by their chiefs. and that
all members of these unions were cN-
pccted u join the ranks OF the steel
strikers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
.COMPERS CHARGES GARY
WITH BEING FL|PPANT
Labor Leader Cites Present Steel
Strike as Only Weapon Avail
able to Workers.
TELLS SENATOR'S OF KILLINGS
Head OF Federation Also Charges
That Strikers Arc Held in Excess
sivc Bail While AssaiIants Gain
Freedom on Lesser Amounts.
ELLIS SENATOR'S OF KILLINGS
[By 4 ssoclated Pressl

WASHINGTON. Sept. 24-DecIarinE
that Judge +. II. Gary, chairman of
the United States Steel Corporation,
had dealt ''in fippant and autocratic
fashion" with labor representatives.
Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation OF Labor. in sum
Minis up before the Senate Interstate
Commerce Committee organized labor's
opposition to the antistrike section OF
the Cummins railroad bill, said the
steel strike was an example OF the
necessity for the use OF the strike by
labor unions.
Appearance OF Mr.. Gompers before
the Senate committee came at the end
of the second day of continued attack
by labor leaders against the provision
of the Cummins bill. which would make
striking railroad men conspirators
aSainst commerce and liable TO fine
and Imprisonment. The labor chief
summarized the arguments presented
by l.. j. Mcnamara. vice-president Of
the Flrcmcn's and Engineers Brother
Switchmen's Union; w. n. Doak. vice
president of the Trainmens Brother
hood: Andrew Furuseth, of the Sea-
mems Union. and other witnesses. and
discussed the steel strike. declared
when employers say there is moth
ing TO talk over, when they refused to
meet representatives OF labor, when
they say these representatives, repre-
sent nobody, how else is there to con-
vince them but by strike Look ut
the steel strike now. That was the
position Mr.. Gary took. 4 letter to him
from me. sent last June, is still un-
answered.
"A committee to see him was greeted
with the word that he had nothing TO
discuss with them. He treated us in
hippant and autocratic fashion. The
strike is now on much to my regret
because | wanted to see it delayed
until after the Presidents industrial
conference.
But If you knew conditions in dis
tricts the United States Steel Corpora
ton controls you would understand
Murder. assault. arrest of men, prohibit
tion OF meetings on rented grounds
workers dispersed by thugs, gangsters
and detective crooks employed by the
companies. y woman murdered in cold
blood. and the detective who did 1t re-
leased on bond OF s2,500, while men
arrested in tho meetings are held in
$4,000 bail"
Where is that?'' committee mem
Der interrupted him.
AT Mckeesport, Pa" Mr.. Gompers
rcjoined
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
THREE NEWSPAPER PLANTS
ARE RAIDED IN IRELAND
Machinery tn E.ch Is DismnntIed md
Further Publication IL
Suppressed.
IBy Universal service.l

DUBLIN. Sept. 24.-Thrcc additional
and military today the Kerry News.
the Kerry Weekly Reporter and the
Killarney Echo The machinery in all
three plants was dismcntled and pub
lication was suppressed
As result of the raids on news
paper Offices throughout Ireland the
press of the island has been compelled
TO create the "prson editor" condition,
hitherto known only in continental
countries where liberty of the press is
not known.
The Cork Examiner reappears after
its suppression. and contains an an
nouncement that full responsibility
for all matter is accepted by George
Kresbic. editor This means that
kreSble accepts personal penalty If the
paper is proceeded against under the
criminal law. kreSbie is chairman OF
the Development Association Of Cork
and one OF the leading citizens there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
BRYANAMD BAKER URGE
TREATY RAWF7CA TON
AND SUPPORT LEAGUE
Former Declares IT Greatest
Step To,1drd Peace i'm
thousand Years.
lRy Universal serviee.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 24-William ].
Bryan and Secretary of War Baker to-
night spoke in behalf OF the treaty OF
peace and the league of nations, pre-
senting their arguments at the Mt.
Vernon Place Methodist Church.
Both Mr.. Bryan and Secretary Baker
laid stress on the argument that the
league of nations will tend toward
disarmament. Secretary Baker told
his audience that the one great hope
held out by the treaty and the league
Of nations is that it will cause the
a!rmaments of the nations to be re-
duced.
Mr.. Bryan declared that the ratifi-
cation OF the treaty is question too
dence that both parties would even
tually unite in putting IL through. lie
asserted that the league of nations is
the greatest step toward peace that
has been taken in a thousand years.
He declared that IL would mako war
almost impossible. bringing about dis
armament and the abolition OF secret
treaties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
FOOD PRICES SHRINK;
WILL NOW GO AFTER
CLOTH, SAYS PALMER
Campaign Keeps High Cost Of
Lining From Soaring Sill
Further UpUard.
rBv Universal servtce.l

WASHINGTON. Sept. 24.-Attorney-
General Palmer said today that the
cost Of living had al least resulted in
Keeping food prices from going up,
and that some material reductions had
been effected.
The Encouragement said that the
campaign had not touched wearing
apparel. the price OF which is still
going up. He declared that this could
not be accomplished until the food
control act is amended 10 make 1t cN-
tend TO wearing apparel.
committee of the attorneys -gener-
Al OF the United States, which was ap-
pointed at the recent Boston meeting OF
the American Bar Association will
come TO Washington October to dis
cusS legal phases OF the campaign
against food costs and protiieering
we have had assurance of co-opera-
tion from the heads of virtually all
of the wholesale and retail asOScia :
lions OF the country" said Attorney
General Palmer today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
S1EEL 3S, 81 STRIKERS IKE ASK WILSON TO CURB BRUTALITY
SENATE COMMITTEE BEGINS STRIKE INQUIRY TODAY
MUNICIPALITIES SEEK MORE MONEY EOR HLGHWA vs.
Outstanding Features
in Strike Situation

The United Stntcs Steel Corporn-
ton still holds the key positions In
Pittsburgh and the MOnOnSnhein vaI-
Icy, through it's subsidiary. the Car
ncEie steel Company, uIthOuh the
unions have called out enough men
to cut production in half in the, dis-
trict.
Frank r. Walsh, of the United
states Industrial Commission, asked
by national organization committee
or iron and steel workers to come
here TO MD In the strike, promises
to como.
John T.. Fitzpatrick, chairman of
tho national committee, says the
strike VIII end u minute and half
after Judge Gnry nErecs to n con-
terence with the union officials.
VIII managers assert TINT men arc
returning, while strike leaders in
sist that more arc unittinE.
bethlehem Steel Company given
until o'clock tomorrow afternoon
to confer, with the alternative OF n
strike Monday morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
TREATY WORK GOES
ON IN CLOAK ROOMS
Republican Senators Spend Day
in Conferences on Johnson
Amendment.
SAY DEFEAT is CERTAIN
League Advocates Claim Enough
Votes to Defeat Californian's
Proposal.
SAY DEFEAT is CERTAIN
{ LSpecial to The Times-pisnatch

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.1
WASHINGTON. Sept. 24.--AIost Of tho
work on the peace treaty today was
carried on outside OF The Senate cham
Der.
While Senator Frelinghuyscn. Repub-
'ican, of New Jersey, was delivering a
two-hour attack on the treaty and its
league Of nations covenant, Republi-
cans were trying TO reach an agree
ment respecting the method of deal
Ing with tho amendment by Senator
oonnSon. Republican, OF California, for
equallZing the voting power Of mo
United States and Great Britain In the
league assembly
the Johnson amendment has been
Lalu ASIDE to be taken up at an in
definite date, but there were scores of
runors concerning possible procedure
ana onG persistent report was that SEN
.tor Johnson might insist upon calling
u up at any moment.
Say Defeat ]. Certain.
Some league advocates put forth the
claim that enough promises had been
obtained from Republicans to make
esa'ain Ger Its defeat, largely because Of
.necessitate reopening Of the whole
question OF peace negotiations with
There were no positive statements
from leaders OF either side. but there
We're more informal conferences than
usual. with the promise that almost
anything might happen on the floor to
disturb the routine proceedings.
Under the motion adopted by the
Senate on Tuesday. when Republicans
took actual hold of the handling of the
treaty. number Of amendments by
Senator Fall, Republican. of New Mex
leo. which would relieve the United
states from service on foreign com
missions created by the treaty, will be
the order of business Friday. The bust
ness. however, will be mainly speech
making. for no vote is expected until
next week.
Senator New TO Speak Today.
Senator New. Republican, OF Indiana
expected 10 speak today, but at the
last moment he announced that he
would not speak until tomorrow. Sena-
tor Smith. Democrat, OF Maryland, also
gave notice that he would discuss the
treaty tomorrow. and Senator Cummins,
Republican, of Iowa, has prepared an
address he hopes TO deliver this week.
Indeed. there are indications of n deluEc
OF oratory. quite apart from that which
is looked for on the Fall amendments
When the galleries applauded at the
conclusion Of Senator Frelinghcysen's 3
speech. Vice Pres dent Marshall in
Structed the doorkeepers to eject in
future those who disobeyed the rules
of the Senate which prohibit demon
strations by visitors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Presidents Special
Stops at Tank Town
fRy Associated Press.l

on BOARD PRESIDENT WILL
SONS SPECIAL. Sept. PresIdent
Wilson saw his first Wyoming crowd
mt ItnHiins and WINS cheercd when
the presidential special stopped
there for water shortly after 10
o'clock this morning.
The train stoppcd nSufn nt Hannn,
conl-minfnS town. md tho Presi-
dent was welcomed by crowd OF
miners md children. Several chill
drcn were close TO the rear end OF
the private car MaynoHcr. When
the engineer suddenly backed the
trntn few feet tho President
showed concern for their nnfcty,
and directed that the children lie
hustled ont of the way.
President vision devoted part OF
the day to reading newspapers
picked UP Mt Rnwlins, nnd scanned
with Interest news of the stccI
strike
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
CLAIM MAN WHO KILLED
VIRGINIAN is FOUND
Police Apprehend Fellow Employee of
Emmett Wood. in Ohio Capital
City.
LRr Associated Press

Sylvia. charged with the murder of
Emmett T.. Wood, the young Virginian
whose body was found last Friday in
heart of the city where both he and
Sylvia were employed, has been ap-
pretended at Columbus, Ohio, the
police were notified today.
He will return without extradition
proceedings, the message said, and an
officer left today, armed with war
rent charging him with the crime, to
bring sylvia back. Sylvia has been
missing since the day of the murder
and Investigation that he was search
ing for Wood early on that day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
FIGHT AT SAARBUCKEN
BonrEcois and French Soldiers In
Cinsh-Sumeroua Gcrmans
Arrested.
Try Associated Press.

BERLIN. Sept. 24.-In an encounter
at Saarbruckcn. between Bourgeois
and French soldiers. many persons on
both sides were wounded according
20 dispatch to the Lokal AnZc!gcr
One hundred Frcnchmen participa led
In the conflict Numerous Germans
have been arrested for having attacked
tho Frenchmcn,