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The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-06-14

stage career. and In which she was
acclaimed by dramatic critics
throughout the country as the lead
ing emotional actress of the Amer
lean stage.
In "The Song OF Songs" she in
terprets the part of Lily Kardps, a
girl OF unusual beauty. who begins
life as a salesgirl for an Oriental
store with branches on the board
walks of Palm Beach and Atlantic
city, where she attracts the atten-
tions OF wealthy men. Her career
Ia a series of dramatic Incidents, and
she rises to q commanding position
millionaire who proposes marriage
only after he has been repeatedly
repulsed in his willy advances.
Through the plotting of Calkins'
housekeeper, former victim of his
perfidy. Lily is caught In seeming
compromising position. and In a fit
OF jealous rage he drives her away
She plunEcs iato the fast life of
the set into which she Is thrown and
later meet Stephen Bennett. high
minded young man, With whom she
falls in love. Through the interven-
ton OF this mans wealthy uncle the
shadows OF her past are brought up
and loom up as barrier between the
lovers. Lily Is prevented from suicide
by Stephen who disregards his unclc's
commands and rushes to his sweet
heats side IN time to save her life.
The production has been staged
In the usual sumptuous manner by
Aircraft. and presents notable cast.
Cecil Fletcher appears as Stephen
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-06-14
CALF DISEASE IN FORT
ROCK IL DIAGNOSED
Strange MalndS Attacking Stcck in
fCr iock section Found 90 be
Form of DIphthcria

Diagnosis and treatment OF a mys.
terious cattle disease, occurring
chiefly among calves. in the Fort
Rock district, aud entirely battling
stockmen Of that section was re-
ceived today from State Veterirarian
W, H. Lyle by Il. A. Ward OF the
First National bank. who had writ
ten to Or. Lytle for information on
the subject The malady. which Is
highly infectious. is "calf diph-
iberia" and treatment Is by local
applications More effective. how
ever, is prevention by isolating in
fected stock.
The chief symptom OF the disease
81 a marked swelling OF the tongue.
accompanied by alterations The
injected surface aud the inside of
the jaw should be painted twice daily
with paste mixture composed OF
; percent. carbolic acid. with one
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-06-14
SciISIE FERGUSON IN
"SONG OF SONGS
Play Part of Girl OF Unsual
Beauty Who Begins
Life as Saiesgirl

A modern sociological drama is the
vehicle in which Elsie Ferguson is
starred In the Aircraft picture shown
at the Liberty Theatre tomorrow,
entitled "The Song of Songs" The
scenario was written by Charles
Maigne and adapted from stage play
by Edward Sheldon, Miss Ferguson
Mas role very similar to the one she
played in "The outcast." which was
fhe crOwning achievement of her
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-06-14

last. however. In the person OF an
old gardener of Moreland's whose
daughter he had wronged years be-
fore and who had waited his oppor-
tunity for revenge. Eileen then con-
fesses all to her husband. When he
understands that there had after all
been nothing to the affair but piece
of girlish impurdence. he takes her In
his arms aud "All's well that ends
Wen"
William Conklln as Moreland aud
Thruston Hall as the husband have
created roles that with the always
clever acting of Miss Dalton and the
excellent direction accorded the pro-
duction. have made Of Love Letters
an exceptionally noteworthy photo
play
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-06-14

half part lanolln, one-half part Pc
troleum and enough sulfur to make
per cent. solution. The surface
should be prepared for the applica-
tion by painting with Lugal's solu-
ton.
Or. Lytle emphasizes that infected
stock, or those suspected OF having
contracted the disease. should be
promptly separated from the rest of
the herd. Bend Bulletin.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-06-14
wouldn't lend.
FEELS YOUNGER AND STRONG,

Middle-aged and older persons
apt to suffer from overworked
weakened kidneys and bladder NJ
Warren Dyer. Airport. N. y. wrI,.
II used Foley Kidney pills for We
kidneys and pains I'm my back, =,
they gave me relief. After taxi,
Foley Kidney pills I feel youn,
and stronger"
Foley Kidney Pills sold eyerywbs,
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-06-14
ELSIE FERGuSON#The Song OF Song S"
AnAQTCRAFT Picture

an elderly roue, and the role of
Phineas Bennett the crafty uncle
of Stephen, who cunningly traps Lily
into betrayal Of her past life, Is
interpreted by Robert Cummings
Joseph Kaufman. who has produc-
ed many exceptional pictures for the
Famous Players-Lasky Company, dir
ected this photoplay. His last pic
ture released on the Paramount pro-
gram was THE Land of Promise"
starring Billie Burke.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-06-14
HE THREW AWAY HIS CRUTCHEs

six years ago | had rheumatism
so bad | was going on crutches."
writes August Stranded. Sister Bay,
Wis. IL tried several medicines and
doctors and got no relief. Three
bottles OF Foley Kidney Pills cured
me. threw away my crutches ="
Have no equal for weak, sore, aching
back. muscles or joints.
Foley Kidney Pills sold everywh ere.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-06-14
LOVE LETTERS" STORY
OF ROMANTIC GIRL
Starring Dorothy Dalton In
Play by Shannon
Fife-June, q.

Dorothy Dalton, the popular Para
mount star, Will be seen at the Lib
erty Theatre on next Wednesday.
June 18. In her latest Paramount
photoplay, Love Letters" written
by Shannon Fife and produced under
the personal direction of Thomas II.
Ince.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-06-14

pronounced perfect. Again the com
bined arts of Mary PickfOrd and Cecil
B. De Mile have been linked together
Sn the cause of the photoplay and
jadging from advance reports. this
production will go down In motion
picture history as one of its greatest
works OF art, as well as one of its
most powerful appeals.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-06-14

And they thought we couldn't
fight" Mabe they dreamed we
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
BLAST
KILLS TWO AND
INJURIES OTHERS
Vicinity Of Dover, N. j., Given Taste
Of Real Bombardment AS Big
Store Shells Exploded In Ar
sena Blaze.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Dover, N. j., Dec. 1S.-Two are
dead and three probably fatally in
jured as the result of explosions of
shrapnel shells in the fire that de-
stroyed four buildings of the Picoa-
tinny arsenal. The destroyed proper
ty was valued at million dollars
The surrounding country was
startled into wakefulness by the first
of the midnight explosions A few
minutes later terrific blast shook
the country, shattering windows for
a distance of seven miles from the
plant
For thre hours thereafter the peo-
pie in the vicinity were given a taste
of the brand of bombardment faced
by the soldiers in France. The ex-
plosions continued for three hours as
the fire burned further into the
stored supply of shells.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
GRADY PIONEER
CITIZEN PASSES

John ] Harness, aged 81 years,
known among pioneers here as "Un-
Gle John" passed away this morning
at the home Of his son-in-law, Dr..
B. w Fesler, 14O4 Iowa avenue Flu
nelhl services will be held at the
residence at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Mr.. Harness suffered a slight par
alytic stroke early in the autumn
and had not been we'll since. He had
been seriously i'll for several weeks
before the end came.
The deceased was born in Virginia
and WIS reared in Missouri where he
resided until he came to this section
about twenty years ago. He served
in the Confederate army.
Surviving Mr.. Harness are a broth
er Ike Harness, living near Chick
asha; a brother, Frank Hlrness, of
Oklahoma City, who is here to at
tend the funeral. and another brother
and sister in Missouri. Mrs. Fes-
Ter was his only child.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
F|ND KORN BANK
ROBBERS GUILTY.
LONG SENTENCES

Matt Sankey, county sheriff and
Walter Jones, ex-deputy sheriff, who
has just resigned, and Berry VIII
hanson, Rock Island detective, re
turned yesterday from Cordell, where
they were summoned to appeIr as
witnesses in the case State of Okla
homa VS.. Ed Wade, Ed Nash and
Geo. w. Myers, charged with the rob
berry of the Korn, Okla, Static bank.
The trial had not been concluded
when the men left Cordel Geo.
Taylor and Dam Smell, Deputies from
the sheriff's office, who arrested the
defendants near Tuttle soon after
the bank robbery, are expected home
today
Word was received in the city to-
day that the accused men were
found guilty as charged and were
sentenced to % yelrs each in the
penitentiary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
OKLAHOMA ENGINEERS
JOIN ST. PATS ORDER

Norman, Okla, Dec 18.--A nation
isl association Of the knights of st.
Patrick was formed last week at the
University of Missouri by represen-
tatiyes Of eleven middle western and
southern colleges and universities.
The purpose OF the association is t.
promote celebrations of March II,
st. Patricks Day, by the engineer
ing students.
Missouri first observed the day as
an engineers holiday in 1902 okla.
hcma adopted the plan in 1914
Glenn Meadows, Mountain Park
and Roland Danner, Thomas, repre-
sented the university at the conven-
tion. Other delegates attended from
Oklahoma A. & NJ. college, Universe
ty OF Iowa, University of Tennessee,
University of Mississippi, University
Of Arkansas, University of Nebraska,
Washington and st. Louis Universi-
ties. and Rolla School of Mines.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
STATE OFFICERS
URGE PEOPLE TO
HIKE SEAL SALE

Oklahoma City, Dec. 1S.-Urgsnt az
peals are being sent out from every
quarter in the effort to keep The
sale of Red Cross Christmas seals in
Oklahoma from being a failure.
Governor Robertson is sending out
a special letter, addressed to the
public at large, asking them not to lot
the state fall down in its quota.
Another appeal is being sent by
John A. Whitehurst, president of THE
state council OF defense, telling the
people that it would be a great re-
Election on the state for the quota not
to be raised
Still another is going forth from
the office of DR.. A. r. Lewis. secre-
tary of the stlte board of health urg
ing the people to get behind the
sale and insure its success.
"The health of the state depends
on it," DR. Lewis said 81 hesitate
to think what will happen il the Ok
lahoma tuberculosis association is
not permitted to carry out its pro
gram next year"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
Great Records In
Training Disabled
Men of u. s. Forces

Washington, Dec. 1S.-A record of
which the Federal Board for Voca-
tional Education is proud HAS been
established by placing in training
1923 disabled soldiers, sailors and
marines in six days. This pace will
not only be maintained, but soon will
be displaced with new records. That
was the actuhl work of the board
for the week of October IS to is in
elusive.
The fact that between September
is and October Is more than 5000
men were placed in training, should
be convincing evidence that every
employe of the board is fully alive
10 his duties and is making good.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
SheTiffs Deputy
Resigns Post for
Life Grady Farmer

Walter Jones. who has been field
deputy at the sheriffs office since
Sheriff Sankey assumed the office in
September, 1918, has resigned He
stated this morning that he would
return to his farm adjoining Rush
Springs.
Jones was formerly constable OF
the Rush Springs district. He has
been identified with law enforcing
in Grady county for some time HIS
successor has not been appointed, it
was stated this morning at the sher.
iff's office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
UNIVERSITY WRITER WINS
ECONOMIC ESSAY PRIZE

Norman, Okla, Dec. 1S- Bmlce
Robb, assistant professor of econom-
les in the University of Oklahoma.
has been awarded second prize in the
fifteenth annual economic essay con
test conducted by Hart, Schaffner &
Marx, Chicago. His award was $500.
Robbs essay was on The GuaFantes
of Banks Deposits" written by sAn
while working for the degree Of doc
tor Of philosophy at Yale
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
EXPECT
ORDER DISSOLVE
BIG INDUSTRIES
BY United Press.

By United Press
Chicago, Dec lS-The Big Five
packers are anticipating a govern
ment decree ordering the dissolution
of the lines not directly concerned
with the meat Industry
These industries have, during the
past year, broken up some of the
lines in question, it was announced,
although their Representatives refls-
ed to confirm Washington reports
of am agreement with Attorney Gen
erll Palmer, dissolving all lines ex
eept meat, poultry, butter, eggs and
cheese. 1t was indicated that such
an announcement might be expected
ut is up to Attorney General Pal
mer. to make the announcement"
Swift and company said.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
AUSTIN TO TALK
To LE EG|ONAR|ES
At c. c. TONIGHT

G. w. Austin, president of the Ok
lahoma College for Women, will adj
dress the Chickasha post of the
American Legion at the meeting of
the post to be held tonight in the
Chamber of Comerce rooms, begin
ming at o'clock.
The constitution and bylaws com
mittee will be ready to report at this
meetig, L. E. Emanuel, post comman-
der, said this morning Other bust
ness of importance. including the
plan to get General Pershing to de-
liver a short address from the rehr
PLATFORM of his train while en- route
to or from Fort Sill, where he is
booked for an inspection some time
in the very near future, will be TAX
en- up at this meeting. DR.. Emanuel
said
Doughnuts and coffee will be served
to those present la France style by
the Volunteers of America.
Fifty members ofthe Rush Springs
post will attend the meeting of the
Chickasha post this evening, accord
ing to a statement made yesterday by
T. w. Foreman, member of the Le-
gion, who was here from Rush
Springs yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
Victim Of Accident
Worse Is Statement
Hospital Physician

w. Is. Lacy, local broom corn buy
er, who was injured several weeks
ago when the automobile he was
driving was hit by a Rock Island
passenger train, is in a serious con
dition at the ChicbashA hospital it
was reported at the hospital this
morning.
Mr. Lacy was taken to his home
in this city Saturday. At that time,
physicians believed he was recover
ing and was able to be thken to his
old home. He was returned yester-
day to the Chickasha hospital.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
DEMOCRATS COME
FORWARD, OFFER
PACT PROPOSAL
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Dec. 1S-Definite pro
posals for a compromise on the peace
treaty is being formulated by the
democrats for submission to the re-
publican mild reservationists, it was
learned here today.
This marks THE first time that the
democrats have tlken the lead in
seeking specific terms toward the
adjustment Of the differences and
the most is considered to have taken
the proposition out of the hands of
Senator Lodge.
1t is understood in political cir
cles here, close to the seat of opera
tions, that the democratic proposals
will take the form of new set of
reservations to the peace treaty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
EDITOR ZERO HOUR
MAGAZINE IS HERE
ON BUSINESS TRIP

E. w. Brink. editor Of the Zero
Hour Magazine, now being published
in Oklahoma City was here today and
plans a circulation campaign through
out the state. He is making a tour
of the state in an auto and is accom-
panied by Mrs. Brink.
The magazine has the endorsement
of the secretary of war as we'll as
other departments of the government
according to Mr. Brink and the de-
partment of the interior is contribut-
ing articles regularly to the maya
zine, as is the National Educational
association. Since arriving in the
city, Mr.. Brink has secured the en-
dorsement of the magazine from the
Chamber of Commerce here.
"Our magazine is endorsed by four
governors, including Governor Robert
son of Oklahoma said Mr.. Brink
1T is a magazine founded by ex-ser-
vice men without dollar. 1t is de-
voted to the promotion of American
ism in America and is the enemy of
everything that is against what
America stands for The first edi-
tion of the magazine was gotten out
in Wisconsin, but we have moved to
Oklahoma and expect from here to
make it national proposition"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
1871 STUDENTS EMPLOYED
BY STATE UNIVERSITY

Norman, Okla, Dec, tS.-The Uni
versity OF Oklahoma employs 191 stu
dents as student assistants i'm thirty
eight departments of the university
1t was announced here today at the
presidents office These include
stenographers, clerks, laboratory as
sistants, and instructors in beginning
courses. The chemistry department
leads with 3S and geology Is second
with II. The work pays from $50 to
$40 a mnoth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
Expect 4crisisy Die,

Oy OuIleu IT0SS.
Washington, Dec lS.-Despite the
uncompromising attitude of Mexico
in refusing to dismiss the charges
against VIM 0. jenkins, American
consular agent at Pueb1l, Mex, who
was captured by bandits and later
held by government on perjury char
ges, it is evident that the state de-
partment intends to let the Diplomat
tc correspondence in the case lapse
and the crisis die "a quiet death.
1t is believed in official circles
here that this is the result of the
presidents toning down of the bellig-
erent attitude that the United States
took in Secretary Of State Lansing's
las demand. This was considered, in
its original form to have been one
Of the most sarcastic, -~unequivochl
messages ever sent by one govern
ment to another AT the time it was
drafted, the conditions in the United
States were unsettled because of the
coal strike.
1t is known that the president is
in favor of avoiding rupture with
Mexico and it is believed now that
the ultimatum, which whs predicted
by many in the event that Mexico
"hedged" in the matter, will not ma
terialize.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
JAPAN REFUSES
HANDS OFF, on
RUSS POLICIES
On Contrary Japs Steadily Increase
Forces in Siberia; Officials oan't
See Why U. S. Keeps Sol
ders There.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
London, Dec. IS.-Japan is not a
phrty ITO the hands Off" policy to.
ward Russia, which was accepted by
the other allies at the unofficial
peace conference, it has been learn
ed.
On the contrary, Japan is steadily
increasing her forces in Siberia. OF.
ficials here say that they cannot UNI
derstand why THE United States is
keeping troops in Siberia unless it
is the desire to watch Japan.
Although the Japanese ambassador
attended the conference with the
representatives fthe other allies,
he refused to adhere to the Russian
policy adopted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
ChickGsha. Oklahoma. Thursday, December IS, 1919
UNIVERSITY PAPER
INCREASES ITS STAFF

Norman, Okla, Dec. 49, Tully Net
Teton, former reporter ON the Ok
mulgee Times, has been appointed
news editor of the Oklahoma Daily,
student paper at the University of
Oklahoma. This increases the edito-
rial staff to five. Dewey Neal, of
Chiekasla, is editor, Joseph Brandt,
Tulsa, managing editor, Waldo Wet
tengel, Elgin, associate editor. and
Marguerite Streeter, Chickasha, soci-
ETY. editor
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
ARMY AND NAVY TESTS
SET FOR JANUARY 10

Norman. Okla, Dec. 1S.-Examina-
ton for entrance to the military and
naval academies at West Point and
Annapolis will be held at the Uniyer-
sity Of Oklahoma A. and NJ. college
on January 10, according to word re-
ceived here by President Stratton d.
Brooks. Any citizen of the state
from IS to p years old is eligible
to take the examinations Four prin-
cipals and twelve alternltes will be
chosen to fill vacancies at the naval
academy and two principals and four
al;ernates ct the military academy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
ACCUSED MAKES BOND.

Rile Speake, service car driver,
who was arrested on statutory
charge has made $2.5OO bond for APP
pearance at preliminary hearing, set
for Justice Moore's court December
30 The father of a girl said to be
only II years of age is the complain
ing witness in the case.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-18
GRANT DIVORCE DECREE

In district court yesterday. Aman-
da Whitlock was granted a decree
of divorce from Cecil H. Whitlock.
The case was tried November 10th,
but the decree wis not issued until
yesterday.