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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
WASH|TA RIVER
NEAR BANKHFuLL
FROM BIG RAINS
Flowing Four Feet over Dam in a
Sudden Rise; Rains In Western
Oklahoma Thought Cause; No
Serious Overflow Today.

Recent heavy rains in western Ok
lahoma have caused rapid rise in
the Washita river, +. D. Shaffer,
manager of the Chekasha Gas and
Electric company, stated this morn
ing.
This morning the companys guage
at the dam southeast of Chckasha
registered four feet and three inches
over the top of the dam. The com
panys water power plant was shut
down and double duty has been i'm
posed on the steam power plant
which is furnishing Chickasha all its
electric power today.
That the rise had reached its peak
was the belief expressed this morn
ing by Mr.. Shaffer. The company's
guage at the dam will register five
feet before the river overflows gen
orally he said. Mr.. Shaffer did not
predict serious overflow.
Parents Are Warned.
Mr.. Shaffer this morning warned
parents of the danger of children GO
ing bathing at the dam. places that
are shallow today may be deep holes
tomorrow" Mr.. Shaffer said 81
warn mothers not TO permit their
children to go in swimming at the
dam unless they are accompanied by
ample protection"
The drowning Of 16.year-old How
ard Elliott, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
L. Elliott, 72S South Nineteenth
street, was narrowly averted this
week by c. A. Chincholl, Rock Is
land shopman, who rescued the lad
from the water The lad had gone
under several times before he was
reached by Mr.. Chincholl, who elp-
ed him to shore The lad was ex-
hausted when helped upon the bank.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
ANNOUNCE WAGE
AWARD TUESDAY
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Chicago, July l6.-The railway la
Dor board announced today that its
decision on the demands Of the rail
road workers for an increase in wa
ges amounting to a billion dollars
annually, will be handed down next
Tuesday
The board has been working for
weeks in an effort to reach some de
cision on the demands of the rail
road workers and during the recent
OUTLAW strike, the workers as well
as officials urged that the board has
ten its award on the particular point
of wages.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
| A. IS SHAKEN
BY EARTHQUAKE
BY United Press.

By United Press.
Los Angeles, July ga violent
earthquake shook the city at 1911
O'Clock this morning.
The first shock was followed by
several other minor quakes. People
in Office buildings and residences
fled into the streets, but no serious
panic resulted
No loss Of life was recorded in
first reports, but it is feared that
the damage win be considerable.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
INSTRUCT WOMEN VOTERS

Lawton.-A mock election held
under supervision of the county elec-
tion board proved interesting and in
structive to women voters. Party
organizatio from precinct to caucus
es was explained.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
CENSUS FIGURES


By United Press.
Washington, July 16.-The census
bureau today announced the popula-
tion of Alfalfa county. Oklahoma, as
1928. which is a decrease of 1885
or 4-10 per cent since the census fig
ures compiled in 1910.
Texas county, Oklahoma, was Civ
en- a population of 1920, which is
a decrease of 229 or / Clio per cent
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
FARMER MAKES BOND

W. ]. Taylor, farmer, arrested yes
terday on a complaint charging him
with assault, made $3.50 bond for his
appearance for trial Monday, July
10. The complaint was filed in Jus
tice Moore's court yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
HARDING PLANS
Be PROGRESSIVE
By United Press

By United Press
Marion, Ohio. July Ex-senator
Warren G. Harding, republican pres
idential nominee, plans to make the
political campaign on a progressive
basis to deny the charges that he is
a reactionary.
By this method he will attempt to
get the progressive vote as well as
the liberals and other independent
factions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
NEW DIXIE EQUIPMENT

New equipment valued at more
than one thousand dollars was in
stalled in The Dixie store here yes
terday. The new equipment consist
ed of six glass trouser cases. install
ed in the mems department.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
WHITE WAY DARK

Frederick.-This city's white way
is still dark because of delay in re
ceiving several feet Of cable. neces-
sary to hook up the current to the
lights.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
PLOT TAKE OVER
Ill. COVE ERNMENT
Barred At TRIAL


BY United Press.
Chicago, July ia plot to over.
throw the state government of Hi
nois and establish a dictatorship was
revealed in the trial Of VIM Bross
Lloyd and other alleged communists
here today
The plan, according to the testi-
mony brought out at the hearing,
was to form a government to be die.
tated by the working class in Chica-
go.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
Ole to restlA.

BY United Press.
Chicago, July 16.-Ole Hansen, for.
mer mayor of Seattle has been ask.
ed to testify in the trial of VIM.
Bross Lloyd and other radicals here
next week Hansen will be asked to
give his methods for dealing with
the reds.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
EXPECT CARS TO
OPERATE IN CHI
By United Press.

by Onlteu PreSS.
Chicago, July 16.-Officials of the
surface lines stated otday that they
expect to put so per cent of their
cars in commission today despite the
strike of the electrical workers.
Conditions have not improved over
yesterday, however. 1t is reported
that 1900 track workers of the street
railway company will walk out today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
PASS COUNCIL MEET

Ames.-On account of the busy sea-
son. the regular meeting of the com
munity council has been postponed
and the consolidated school question
will not be discussed until future
date.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
TO FORM cox CLUB

Lawton.-A call has been issued
for a meeting of Comanche county
democrats here to form a Cox.for-
President club.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
Peace With Poland.

BY United Press.
London, July l6-The Russian so.
Wet Is reported to have accepted
the British proposal for peace with
Palnd and has suggested that the
conference be held at Brest.Lltovsk
instead of at London.
The anti-bolshevik forces are en-
gagged in a general wrangls and re-
fuse to withdraw from their posi-.
tions 1t is learned.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
Reports Says Accept British Prop.
osal; DON'T Want Conference Held
at London; France to Re-
sumo Relations.
UNDERSTANDING ON
DELIVERY OF COAL
Germans Willing to Give Allies Two
Million Tons Monthly Beginning
August l. Allies Still Talk
Occupation.

By United Press.
Paris, July 16.-France has decld.
ed to resume relations with Russia
provided the Russo-Pollsh armIstlce
Is signed, il was announced today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16
Submit AnaIo.Jap Plot.

BY United Press.
London, July 16.--Great Britain
will submit the Anglo-Japanese trea-
ty to the British dominions for ap.
proval it was learned today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-16

Hungarian Pact Effective.
BY United Press.
Paris, July 1.-THE Austro-Hunga-
rian pence treaty becomes effective
today with the final exchange and
ratification, 1t Is announced.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Following the solicitation of friends
in this county in every walk of life,
except those whose hold on high paw
and little work is maintained by strik-
es and mobs of strikers, believing that
the voters of this county should have
at least two candidates for Repre-
sentative from whom to select, and
being in business which will in no
way interfere with my making this
race nor with my giving my entire
attention to the office if elected,
announce as candidate for Repre-
sentative from Ben Hill County.
! am in favor of state and nation
dcmobiliZing at once their army of
civilian workers, who were necessary
in war, but who, are now an unnec-
essary drain upon the tax payer.
favor rigid economy in government
during the continuance of these abb
normally high prices.
believe our state and nation should
cease meddling with your private
business and with mine combining the
activities of government to its only
three legitimate branches, the legis-
lativt:, the judicial, and the executive.
The rabid element now in control
of the unions, the Only people | know
~ot who combine to reduce production
and increase prices, supported by
ceaseless strikes and by mobs which
refuse you your constitutionally
guaranteed right tc work on Jobs they
have quit, are small minority of our
people. What they gain, you le Sc
Yet in their executive Council of Feb.
9TH, 1920, arrogant over their many
victories wrenched from you while
you were winning the war they boldly
announce that they will defeat any
candidate who does not offer them
more than simply Justice | accept
their challenge in Ben Hill County.
am agin EN-
If elected, sh~ll fairly represent
those who trust me to do the Job.
EMORY WILCOX
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
TO THE VOTERS AND
PEOPLE OF BEN
HILL COUNTY

As candidate for the ofnce OF rep
reSentat;ve for Ben Hill County in
the legisls cure OF Georgia, it behoov-
es me 10 stale my position on such leg
isation in which the people of my
county are vitality interested and
which may come before a Georgia
Legislature for disposal,
Primarily am for broad and liber
al policy towards the common schools
OF Our state, in which the children of
ninety per cent OF our people set
their only opportunity to Mt them
selves for better citizens and home
makers. To Labor organized or I'M
organized, is due every fair consher-
alton on behalf OF the state and such
legislation as may come before me
affecting the interests OF the white
laboring people of Georgia shall
have my sympathetic consideration
for the laborer is due his hire" and
I couldn't do less than guard the
legitimate interests OF this large
class OF citizens, whose main pro-
lection lies in their organizations, as
recognized by our National Govern
ment
In other matters OF local interest
which may come up during my term
! of office shall use my influence in
behalf of the people OF my county.
Tom Luke
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
(Advertis ement.)
MEDICINE OR FOOD

You have always bought the bulky
stock food and given to your stock
as a medicine Why not buy only
the medicine and furnish your own
food? The medicine will be much
more certain, In fact, B. A. Thomas
Stock Remedy is so certain to give
the right results that we sell it on
the money back plan. If it doesn't
straightcn up your horse or cow or
sheep, we give your money back
Watt & Holmes Hdw Co. Il
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
NOTICE

All parties having accounts against
the late Mrs Catherine T. Taylor, de-
ceased, are hereby notified to present
them sworn to the undersigned, and
all parties owing accounts are hereby
notified to call and pay the under
signed.
This August 10th, 1920.
w. R. Bowen and H H. Baton
Executors Est. Mrs. Catherine T.
Taylor.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16

Our people are divided into political camps.
The line between them is sharply drawn
On side great blue stavart
democrats who fight WITH party and AGAINST it.
radicals insurgents who carp
critcse condemn
middle ground this cmpagn-no place Tor strad
lcrs, .trmmers, political acrobats.
rro Dorsey is the accepted candidate OF an overwhelming
majority of the sterling who stand steadtast IN the
of ourKather They know he is 100 per cent MS
feet are firmly planted the platform OF National Democracy
He is in an absolute harmony with our Party principles ana
policies and he absolutely against Republican principles and pol
ices
Governor Dorsey has notable constructive record
He has done the public schools for Highways Tor
protection OF the peoples health than other public Official
in years.
He has used his influence and the authority his office the
utmost limit
To establish a great statewide Highway system.
To better the Public School System
To State aid for County High Schools,
To reduce llteracy
To combat epidemcs Influenza meningitis dpthera and
smallpox;
To wipe out maariaa which has already saved
untold suffering and lives
To children from Blindness
To help the feebe-nnded;
To for Tubercuar victims;
To boys who started wrong and give them useful train
ing.
To give better protection banks and depositors
To check swindng stock salesmen
To the Wo<men Compensation measure the greatest
piece OF progressive legislation Georgia
est of laborng men,
To oppose wastefu spending OF the peoples money:
To develop and construct inland waterways
We ask all Geogan Governor Dorsey for the Sen
ate Hugh H. Gordon, Jr., Chairman
DORSEY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE,
1eadquarters
kimbal House. Atlanta
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
Dyed Her Faded j
Skirt, Also a Coat
"piawcnd Dyes" Make Shabby Apparel
Just Like NeW-So Easy!

Don't worry about perfect results.
Use diamond Dyes" guaranteed to give
a new, rich, fadeless color to any fabric:
whether wool. silk, linen, cotton or mixed
ccods,-dresses, blouses, stockings, skirts,
Shildrens coats, raperies,-everything!
A Direction Book is in package.
To match any material, have dealer
show you "Diomomd Dye" Color Gard.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
SELL $4,000 POUNDS OF
TOBACCO IN DOUGLAS

DOUGLAS. Aug. l4-A total of
$4,000 pounds of tobacco was sold
by farmers on the local market TODAY
Buyers paid prices ranging from 60
cents to z cents per pound, maintain.
ing fair average.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY
In the District Court of the United
States for the Southern District of

To the creditors of ]. B. Bearden.
Bankrupt OF Fitzgerald, Ga, III said
District; Notice is hereby given that
on the l4th day of August, 1920, the
said J. B. Bearden was duly adjudged
Bankrupt; and that the first meeting
OF his creditors will be held at Cor
dele, Ga, in my office at 10 a. m, on
August 27th, 1920, at which time the
said creditors may attend. prove their
claims, appoint a Trustee, examine
the Bankrupt and transact such other
business as may properly come be-
tore said meeting. This August 14th,
1920.
1t U. V. WHIPPLE, Referee.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
TUBERCULOSIS TOLL IN
BIRMINGHAM IS HEAVY

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Aug. 10
Twenty-Five deaths from tuberculosis
occurred here last month, according
to DR.. J. G. Downing, health officer,
The victims comprise more than 50
per cent of the deaths occurring here
from disease and accident combined.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16

Miss Katie Booker received a painful
Saturday while cranking her car.
The result of the accident was a
broken arm.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
FRANK ADVOCACY
OF SAFE DEMOCRACY
Hon. Clifford Walker Commends
Himself to the Roberta News

Cliff Walker, candidate for COVER.
nor, is a man after our own heart
his declaration that he stands for
safe Democracy-is bigger than any
mans ambition should commend him
with his other high qualifications to
the voters of Georgia-Roberta News.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
SS13crlatives in the
VidaIia Advance

By all odds the cleanest, sanest.
straightest and safest man for COVER
nor of Georgia is Clifford Walker o4
Monroe.-Vidalia Advance.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Buick four roadster
1915 model, good condition Also 4
barrels OF Texas Ribbon syrup Ap-
ply S. A. Brim, 4GS L. Ohoopce. St.
Nlh1O
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
If You Want To Save Money, G*e
Us Trial.

Don't Forget the Place
Phone $50. 226 E. Pine Street.
Prompt Delivery
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16

NOTICE-Will frd Casper's To-
bacco Sheet n Sale as follows: J..
Fl. Churchwell, Davis Brothers, Fitz-
gerald Hardware Co. Patronize ritz-
gerald merchants and Home Industry.
Casper Burlap Bag Mig. Co. Oslo
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16

WANTED TO BU1-Second-h ond
Furniture and Stoves, also to ex-
change .iew furniture, stoves Tor sec
ond hand W. RAINE, 222 East
Pine street If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16

We will btu, your Corn, Potatoes,
Velvet Beans etc. and load at your
station. Best prices paid OCILLA
SEEL & PRODUCE co. Ocilla. Ga
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16

FOR SALE-Several different makes
castings, been vulcanized. Apply at
Fletcher's Garage. 303 South Grant
street, Fitzgerald, Ga. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
CLASSIFIED ADS
PHONE 32S

SHIP AND SEND US Your Chick
ems, Fryers, Hens, and BOOSTERS. Full
Market Values Paid Cash Casper
Hide & Skin Co. tt
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16

OATS FOR SALE, FuIgum oats in
any quantity can be had from me
Also oat straw, See J. C. Bush If.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
w AN T E .

PHONE 800 and have our junk wa
gon call on you for your Burlap Bags,
scrap iron, rags, etc. Casper Hide &
Skin Company. II
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-08-16
OR RE Mt

FOR LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING
Three unfinished rooms for light
housekeeping for rent Apply to 81
West Pine or Phone III. d2lp
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03

make rae ger married hF a r. d. G. ~
man-~ He wore an Anerczza Legoz
emblem in his butvon hole
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03
Poppy Thieves On
Courthouse Steps

A lone poppy. evidently OF adyentur-
GUS spirit has prompted for itself a
niche on the steel steps Of the Marion
county court house. Here the hardy
flower has managed TO secure n0urish-
ment in some fashion for it has just
burst into bloom, defying the contrac-
tors Of many past years who placed
the steel steps so solidaly.
Carl Morgan, general oyerseer and
caretaker Of the court house lawn.
watched the flower for many we-y-.
Many persons pass the plant each day
but few have taken notice of its sue
cessful struggle for existence.
There are other poppies about the
lawn that Cal Morgan does not admire.
The elderdly caretaker loves flowers,
but has no regard for untidyness and
the unweeded condition of the So
called decorative flower plots on the
west lawn have called forth some
.rite comment Cal is willing to water
The plots but ne halts at wedding out !
he truant poppies from the attractive
Towers set out by other hands.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03

lit Hood The party went BY trucs
1 as far as government camp which
they expected 10 reach early this zf-
.ernoOn hlEin gfrom there 10 Camp
Blossom for the night. Tomorrow
they expect 10 make the climb TO the
summit Of Mt Hood returning to
Salem Monday evening. The party
left here wei equipped for the three
days camp and for the climb up Mt
Hood
D T. Brown. farm supervisor -
the state hospital for the insane for
the past ss yesrs today rendered his
resignation 10 become effective I'M
mesi54tsly. Ill health is responsible
for The resignation. Brown viii re-
move 10 Oregon City.
William CrGm, q Civil war veter-
II who resides al 1919 Turner road
.osz 3 finger Thursday. and had botn
hands severely injured, when 60
5Aer gun which ne was using, ex-
Dloded- He was cared for al william
s-cz ssniizriun, and was dismissed
rUzn the hospital Saturday.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03
Blind May Prosper
:: When Maids Sell =:
Roses Here July 10.

Anybody who contends that Bargain
Day bcquets. TO be sold By Salem girls
On July le. win not be bargains az 25
cents each. has never reviewed the de.
tail Of young women chosen as rose
venders
So said the committee in charge this
morning when speaking OF the flower
Bargain Day which is to Be held at the
same time as salem's fourth annual
day Of special values.
Roses. pulchritude and smiles will.
De sen on every corner. July 10. the
committee said. and il is expected that
after the combination has been
giin1psed, contributions TO blind men
viii be more liberal.
Flower Bargain Day is being con-
d1cted by the Salem Floral society 4
with e view 10 furthering city beau /
uful' plans Generous purchasing Of /!
the flowers is urged, that e number of |
scenic Improvements may be made. All /
proceeds are 10 used for this purpose.
Contributions OF roses are requested.
Those having flowers TO offer arr ask
60 10 cali Mrs Carrie Chappen. or
leaye their donations at Clancey's
floral shop.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-03
@M' Company Boys
Prepare For Trip

When the men Of IL company as
ssmble AZ the Salem Arrnory, Monday
might they will receive new shoes and
web belts This viii complete the
equipment list for the local men
Captain Leroy Hewlett reports that
men OF the company have responded
an loyal manner to the call for
eSery available man In many in
stances the gUardsmen agreed TO
make the journey at 4 time 1flen
work is plentiful and many hesitate
10 IeaFe home irterezs
The gUardsnen will assemble AZ