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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-10

his opinion 80 cents an hour
would never be agreed upon" An
other master plumber was not so
positive as to the final outcome.
although he predicted an early set
Element, in view of the fact that
scarcity of plumbing work exists
at the present time, lack of build
ing operations being given as the
cause
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
WORK FOR
CHURCH IS
PROMOTED

Promoting Missionary Centenary
group work, r. L. Owenby presid-
ing elder, and Rev. j. d. Salter,
pastor of the local Methodist church,
left this afternoon for Rush Springs,
Duncan and Waurika. Tonight, at
Rush Springs, meeting will be
held, at which time Rev. Salter will
organize the Three-Minute men for
that district. Mr. Owenby will make
arrangements for the conducting of
the eight-day drive for funds to be
used in missionary work at home
and abroad.
Similar meetings will be held in
Duncan on Wednesday afternoon
and at Waurika on Wednesday night.
The organizers will return to Chick
asha Thrsday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
Thoroughbred Animals Gathered
Here for Big Sale; Fine Stock
Now One of Grady Coun-
ty Features.
RECORD MARK Is
SET IN FOUR YEARS
Only One Animal Here Then;
Over $1,0O0,O00 Worth Now
Owned by Grady Stock
men and Farmers.

-Four years ago, only one regis
tered Shorthorn animal was to be
found in Grady county, this one be-
ing owned e. K. Alkire, of the AL
lire ranch, near Bradley. Today, ac-
cording to a rough survey by the
county agent, pure-bred, registered
Shorthorn cattle, valued at approx
mately one million dollars, are
owned by Grady county farmers and
st0ckmen.
On Thursday, February 13, one
hundred registered animals of this
type, selected from the herds of
Grady county breeders and valued
at a sum aggregating 100000 will
be sold at public auction in this
: city.
A large number of the animals to
be sold here Thursday are now in
the Sullivan \ barn, corner Fifth
street and Choctaw avenue. This
sale herd consists of sires, cows
2Dd yearling animals, with probably
the latter two in the majority Most
of the stock to be sold by the Short
horn breeders, is in excellent shape
for beef, but it is the sense Of the
Grady County Shorthorn Breeders
association, under whose auspices
the sale vii lbe held, to dispose Of
these animals to those desiring foun-
dation stock, that sholthorn cattle
industry in Grady county may make
as much headway in the coming four
years as in the past four.
According to Dave Hybarger, of
the Hybarger ranch, near Chickasha,
and owner OF a Shorthorn herd, sew
eral of which vii lbe offered at the
sale Thursday, buyers mostly be-
ginners-Will be here from almost
every county in the state with the
expectation of returning with some
OF the stock to be offered at auction
here. Although the cattle will be
sold to the ones who bid the high
est, it is the consensus of opinion
among the members of the county
association, that those desiring a
foundation stock will be the buyers
at the sale" Mr.. Hybarger said yes
terday afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
ARR AI(A
KIT RELL

Virgil Kittrell charged with the
murder cf Sam Scott, former assist
ant chief Of police Of Chickasha, will
be arraigned today or tomorrow be-
fore Justice T. P. Moore, at the lat
ter's office on North Third street,
according to d. M. Cavaness, county
attorney, who is handling the case
for the state.
The charge against Kittrell is, of
course, a serious one, and in justice
to the man, do not wish to rush
matters" said Mr. Cavaness. 81
want to give him plenty of time to
employ counsel. He stated to me
this morning that in all probability
his mother would be here from her
home in eastern Oklahoma this aft
ernoon to arrange for counsel
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
S0LONS FR0WN UPON
new JUSTICE BILL

Reports from the state capital this
morning state that Senate Bill 81,
by Wallace, of Pauls. Valley, fixing
the jurisdiction Of justices Of the
peace, has been reported back from
the committee with Recommendation
that the bill should not be passed.
The bill was drawn up by the
State Association OF Justices of the
Peace, Of which organization M. E.
Bunnell of this city is president.
The measure will be introduced in
The house today, by Representative
Ben Harrison of Calvon, Judge
Bunnell stated this morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
CHANGE IN
GOOD ROAD
BILL ASKED
G, Of 9. Secretary Points Out to
Legislative Committee OBJ
jectionable Feature as to
K Maintenance.

Pointing out whata ha believes to
Be an objectionable feature in the
administration $5O,00OOOO good roads
bill, T. j. Brown, secretary of the
Chickasha Chamber of Commerce,
has addressedla letter to the good
roads committee of the state Senate
and house of representatives, asking
that some change be made in the bill
relative to the maintenance feature.
The letter follows:
u have just read with great in
terest the proposed bill to be sub.
omitted to the people Of Oklahoma for
4heir approval or rejection, which
proyides cor $5o,OO0,O0O bond is
asue for the construction of hard
ssurfaced roads.
Il am very much interested in this
measure, for which reason wish to
call your attention to one section Of
the proposed bill wherein it pro-
yides that the abutting property and
property owners should pay the to-
tai cost of maintenance for a given
period.
While | believe that the parties
who derive the most direct benefit
should help bear the burden in main
tanning the roads, at the same time
| believe that that part Of the meas
ure should be so modified as to pro
vide a maximum limit on the as
sessed valuation Of the property in
vclved. 1t seems to me that there
should be some other provisions
made to take care Of any cost that
might be incurred in addition to the
amount of reasonable levy on the
abutting property.
'It is an evident fact that heavy
traffic on any hard surface road
may cause conditions that would
necessitate a large expenditure Of
money at any time, thus placing
heavy burden on the property
owners"
In speaking of the matter Mr..
Brown said: "The proposition Of
placing the burden of maintenance
entirely upon the owners of the
abutting property, would, I believe,
in some cases, mean the confisca
tion Of that property For instance,
if half mile stretch Of road covered
with asphalt or some such material
should become full of holes, the cost
Of placing that back in repair, would
in some cases reach such cost as
to practically confiscate the prop
erty I believe that some provision
for maintenance may be made where
by the burden may be- distributed to
such an extent that the owners Of
abutting property will not be com
PEELED to pay it ALL but only share
their portion of the expense"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
FINAL SETTLEMENT
IN LAUNDRY STRIKE

An agreement between striking
members of the local laundry work
ers' union and the Pearl Steam
laundry has been signed and the
strikers have resumed work. Were
back in our normal channel" Roy NJ.
Doss, manager of the laundry, de-
clared yesterday afternoon.
The strike involved twelve women
employees and several men con-
nected with the delivery service Of
the laundry.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
COP QUITS
POSITION

!
That he may enter business here,
G. G. Moody, traffic officer on the
city police force since the noted
Cleanup last summer, has rendered
his resignation, to take effect Sat
urday, February 10Th.
Mr. Moody, according to state
ment made this morning, will estab-
lish livery line here, with head
quarters in the Dillon cafe. He has
purchased equipment, consisting Of
a large seven-passenge REQ car and
a Ford sedan, and will be open for
business Monday.
Officer Moody's successor has not
been officially named.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
MUST PAY COST
LOST SUIT CASE

Yesterday afternoon in the JUS
tice court of NJ. E. Bunnell, VIM.
Ferguson ct al. were awarded a
judgment of $49.60 against the o. K.
Bus and Baggage company, Jacob
Lorenson, manager. 1t was alleged
in the petition that Mr. and Mrs.
Ferguson, the plaintiffs, ordered one
OF Mr. Lorensons drivers to deliver
a suitcase, giving the driver the
baggage check for same. The suit
case was never delivered, the com
plant states.
Costs of $3.50 must also be paid by
Mr.. Lorenson. according to Judge
Bunnell's ruling.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
LOCAL LAD IS BACK
FROM ARMY SERVICE

Private Arthur White, son Of MIR.
and Mrs c. e. White, has been mus
tered cut of the service at Ft. Bliss,
El Paso, Texas, and has. returned to
his home in this city.
White was attached to the 18th di-
vision, Company B, Ammunition
train. He entered the service as
Grady county selectman, and left
Chickasha September 18th, 1918, for
Camp Travis, Texas. He was trans
ferred to Ft. Bliss in November
Whites parents reside at 7O2
South 3rd street
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
KREuTz sows OATS.

Fred Kreutz, a farmer living west
of Chickasha, reports that he is busy
sowing his crop of oats. 81 pre-
pared the ground, plowing late in
the fall. 1t was plowed before the
big SHOWS of the early winter and
has had the advantage of all the
winter moisture. The ground is III
the best shape it has been in for
many years. expect a bumper crop
CT oats" said Mr.. Kreutz.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
AGT'FATORS
ENGAGE IN
FIST FIGHT
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-Fifty-four
alien agitators, who were ordered de-
ported, and who arrived here today
from the west, engaged in a fist
fight among themselves, after being
marched aboard the government
barge for transportation to Ellis
island
The fight started when one ali IL
was accused by the others of being
a spy in the employ OF the United
States Department of Justice. The
guards in charge of the aliens re-
stored order after considerable diff
ficulty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
Developments Not Startling, But
Marked by Steady Work on
Part of Drilling Wells
Over Area.
ELIMINATE TROUBLE
AT SANTA FL TEST
Long Fishing Job Ended Hill
Company Loses Drill in the (,
Hole; Caddo on Sand;
Betty G Favorables

The past few days have peen no
startling developments in ktlle Cesi
ment pool, but have beeA marked
by steady activity at al ithe locas
tions now drilling and with the re-
ault that ccr ain ,s1 1,o eea ,5eeM
eliminated putting &c .a'l waal Il
position to proceed wiA tAeic tests.
Notable among the trouble is the
elimination of fishing job at the
Ike Williams, or Santa Fe well in
2-6-9. For months a fishing job of
huge proportions has been in pro
gress here. 1t is now successfully
completed and they are drilling at
1850 feet. This well was formerly
thee Kunsmuller location where a
great deal of money was spent in
drilling test hole two years ago.
The hole then was abandoned after
drilling about 1900 feet but good
showing was found and some claim
that fact is responsible for the
subsequent activity. ~
At the Betty G in 2-6-9 they have
finished running the six inch and
with the hole 2,318 feet deep, they
are yet 70 feet off bottom Despite
this fact the well abs flowed and
stands at all times with an esti-
mated several hundred barrels of oil
IN the hole. It is conceded that
when the well is cleaned out, it viii
prove to be good producer.
The same company, the Gorton in
terests, has finished a job of drill
ing up bailer at their Gala Belle
well in 2-5-9. At this location, which
is being drilled with a rotary. thew
are 1890 feet deep and have found
traces Of OIL when it was expected
that the well would be a gasser II
is believed they cemented the gas
sand off.
At the Caddo Petroleum com
pany's test in 1868 now claims
the spotlight is the western section
of the field. They are $3.50 feet
deep and have set the eight-inch
preparatory to drilling in. They are
on top of the sand and with fine
showings and formations, expect to
bring in a good well.
In 1860, the Hill Oil and Gas
company has lost about everything
but the derrick in the hole. They |
are at a depth of 1850 feet and are
fishing for a drill stem and bit. The |
well is being drilled with a big ro-
tary.
There are those among the oil fra
ternity who shake their heads at the
progress of the Fortuna No. 3 in
S5-6-1O and express the fear that
the company has a duster. Reports
are that they are 2,577 feet deep
with no chance for a well unless
nc" sahd at around 5000 feet is To-
Gated.
In S1-6-9 the Fortuna company has ,,
completed rig over the companv's
NO. 1 well, which is the fields dis
coVery well-a gasser The plan is
to deepen it for an oil we'll
In the northeast of the southeast
Oh o-6-S' the Fortuna No. 4 is a rig
an preparations to drill are being
rapidly completed.
Northern interests have completed
rig in 5-6-9 and are preparing 70
drill 1t is planned to use a combi-
nation string of tools, the rig being
constructed accordingly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
TUMULTY CLEARED.
By United Press.

By United Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Joseph
Tumulty, secretary to the president,
was cleared Of any connection with
the packers by Attorney Veeder Of
the Swift Co., when he denied that
Tumulty was the mysterious person
from whom the packers got inside
information as to President Wilson's
plans.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
MARCH IS is
FINAL TAX
EXEMPTION
Income Tax Returns Must Be
Filed by That Date, Decision
Of Commissioner OF In
ternal Revenue.

Oklahoma City, Feb. 11-That there
will be no general extension of time
beyond March Is for the filing of
returns and for the payment Of in
come an dexcess profits taxes due
on that date, is the decision of
Daniel G. Roper, commissioner of
internal revenue. The announce
ment was made today by Collector
Hubert l.. Bolen, immediately follow
ing the approval by the senate and
house of the report of the con
ferees on the new revenue bill
ut is necessary to get the initial
tax payments in by March 15," says
Commissioner Roper. "No other
course is possible. Some months
ago, the treasury issued certificates
of Indebtedness to an amount ap-
proximating $SO0,O00,000, maturing
March Is. The first payment of the
income and excess profits taxes for
1918 was planned for thato date, to
meet this huge obligation.
"The American people have PROV
en- that there is no emergency too
great to be met and solved by CO.
operation. This present situation is
another emergency which can be
overcome by cooperative effort. The
bureau extends it's every force to-
ward this end, and 1 am relying up
lying upon the people to meet the
situation whole-heartedly.
"The internal revenue bureau
must carry out the program pre-
seribed in the new law, which re-
quires all returns for 1918 to be
filed on or before March IS, 1919,
and requires the first quarterly pay
ment or the entire payment to be
made on or before that date.
Every taxpayer who can possibly
do so is urged to make full payment
Of his income tax on or before
March Is. The quarterly payment
method is intended for taxpayers
whose financing Of the tax at one
time would tend to upset local
financial conditions.
"The approval of the report of
the conferees by the senate and
house Of representatives brings the
NV revenue bill to the point where
it may be said to be law. The in
ternal revenue bureau has been
making preparations to collect the
taxes which it provides, and is now
putting all of it's efforts into aiding
the taxpayers to fulfill the obliga-
tions imposed. I
The bureau has arranged to send
an advisory force of several thou [
sands of deputies and agents to as
sist taxpayers. These officers will
be stationed at convenient points |
where they may be consulted with
out. charge. Taxpayers should take |
the initiative and get in touch with |
these revenue men for any needed
advice and assistance in preparing
returns.
The forms for the tax returns are
being printed and all forms will be
IN the hands of collectors between
February 15 and March l."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
ORGANIZE TERRITORY.

Charles E. Day, in charge of the
local office of the Federal State
Employment office, is making tour
of the southwestern part of the
state in the interests of the employ
ment office here. He has charge
of a number of counties in this
section of the state and is lining up
the work for the spring and sum-
mer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
ENGLISH KING
WOULD SETTLE
LABOR DISPUTE
By United Press.

BY United Press.
LONDON, Feb. 11.-At the opening
of parliament today, King George
urged the following immediate set
tlement of the labor troubles
through industrial and economic
form.
The establishment of ministries of
health and communications; the
complete fulfillment of the govern
ment pledges to the trades Unions
regarding reconstruction; constitu-
tional reform for India; a durable
settlement of the Irish question and
the continuation of the present amic-
able relations between Great Brit
ain and the United States.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
FAVORABLE REPORTS ON
NAVAL AUTHORIZATION
By United Press.

By United Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. II. The
house rules committee today report
ed favorably on the rule restoring to
the naval bill the big navy authori-
zation which was ruled out of order
yesterday in the house. The rule
will be brought before the house at
noon today and rushed to a speedy
completion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
JUNIORS HELP DRIVE.

The junior department of the
Friend district Sunday school con-
tributed $3.50 to the Armenian
Syrian relief fund, w. n Elliott,
county chairman, said this morning.
The contribution was turned over to
the county chairman yesterday aft
ernocn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
MANY STRIKERS
PACIFIC COAST
RETURN TO WORK
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. IL
Street cars, regarded by many
unionists as well as by the general
public as visible sign Of differ
ences in the ranks of the sympa-
thetic strikers, were operating this
morning on schedule time.
This operation was in the face of
the plea made by the general strike
committee that all unionists who had
returne dto work, walk out aagin
until noon today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
Will Leave Friday for Brest
Where He Will Embark for
Home; Steamer May Not
Sail Before Sunday.
WILL READ LEAGUE
CONSTITUTION TODAY
Reprint Document Completed;
Talk of Moving Conference
Because French Press
Comments Widely.
LEAD WILSON IS

by United Press
WASHINGTON. Feb. 11.-Presi-
dent Wilson cabled Secretary Tu-
multy today, requesting that no ova-
tion be arranged in his honor on his
return from Europe The president
states that he will come direct to
Washington after landing.
No definite date has been decided
upon for his sailing, he says. The
president signified his willingness to
march at the head ia parade for
returning soldiers in Washington, but
emphasizes that the demonstration
must be in honor Of the fighters and
not him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
GRADY MAN DIES

Willis Sparkman, age 81, died yes
terday morning at his home near
Tabler. of pneumonia. Funeral sery-
ices will be held this afternoon at
Naples and the remains will be
buried in the Naples cemetery. Mr..
Sparkman is survived by a wife and
one child.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11

N-F - - ~1~tAN+~Nf N7beoAl WI lCSpOuu-
end.)
By United Press.
PARIS, Feb. President Wilson
planned to-day to leave Friday for
Brest, preparatory to sailing for the
United States.
1t was possible, however, that his
steamer might not leave the French
port before Sunday. The party will
include Earl Reading, French AM
bassador Jusserand, Italian Ambas-
sador Cellere and Franklin Roose.
welt, assistant secretary of the navy.
The reprint OF the League of Ma
tons constitution, completed and ap-
proved yesterday, was to be read at
today's session Of the committee of
which President Wilson is chair
man.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
TALKS TO sUFFs.


Dy OullSu II0SS.
PARIS, Feb. 11-President Will
son told a delegation of International
Woman Suffragists that he will rec
ommend the establishment Of a spe-
cial committee to take up the prob
lens concerning women in connec-
tion with the peace conference.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
Sim Feiner on Job.

BY United Press.
CORK, Ireland, Feb. 11.-Profes.
sor Edward De Valera, Sim Fein
leader who recently escaped from
an English prison, has arrived in
Paris, according to reports received
mere.
1t is understood that the purpose
CT his mission is to place before the
general peace conference the claims
of independence fostered by the Sim
Feiners.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
POLES BEAT REDS.
By United Press.

By United Press.
WARSAW, Feb. 1O.-(Monday.)-
Polish troops hace recaptured Brest-
Litcvislz, Bialostock and Kovel from
the Bolsheyik forces, it is an
noaneed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
NEWS PRINT PRICES
TO BE INVESTIGATED
By United Press.

BY Unlted Tress.
WASHINGTN, Feb. 1.-THE Fed
eral Trade commission today start
ed the preliminary hearing on the
prices of news print paper. The
investigation will date as from Au-
gust /, 1918.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
!. = j. i j. \ i + j. + : i
y
@MAY NOT RENEW THE
+ ARMlsTlcE TERMS

3 By United Press.
4 TURIN, Feb. 11.-Mathias
j. Erzberger, member of the
+ German armistice commission
= declared in an interview at
i Weimar that Germany would
s not renew the armistice il
s. the new provisions were too
g severe, according to dis
: patches received here.
Y
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
HUN TROOPS WIN.

BY United Press.
BERLIN, Feb. 1O.-(Monday)-
Government troops hace occupied
Bremenhaven and Geestemunde, it
was announced in an official state
ment today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
Removal Of Parley Talked.

BY United Press.
PARIS, Feb 11-Reports oircu-
lated yesterday that the peace con
ference might be moved from Paris,
because Of the "constructionist" tao
tics Of the French press, caused the
widest comment today.
Amazement was expressed in GER
tain French quarters that such
things could be considered.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
: > !. j. > i > = y = = : :
MATTHEWS REFUSES TO
!. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.

j. By United Press.
+ OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb.
j. Charities Commissioner Mat
j. thews submitted reports to
'S the governor today showing
: that he recommended that
+ charges be filed for the re?
j. ported abuses at the industrial
J. home for girls and refuses to
i take the responsibility for the
+ alleged atrocious conditions.
+
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11
Leave for 1rest Soon.

(By R. j. Bendar, Staff Correspond.
end)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-11

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