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Evening star., 1920-03-13
The Vets at San Francisco.

The vets are comforting themselves
with a story that does not bear an
alysis. This is that at San Francisco
the democratic national convention
will feel the pressure of strong local
wet influences, and so be induced to
adopt a wet platform.
There are two reasons for doubling
this story. O The pressure will not
be attempted; and (2) if it were it
would fail
The Californians are very hos
pitable people, a-d jealously guard
their reputation. They are proud of
their state, and have every right to
the feeling. They will be hosts for
the first time of a political national
convention, and consequently at ex-
ceptional pains to accord to all their
well as vets, will, we may all be sure,
receive the proper attention. The dele
gates who oppose any change in the
spirit of the eighteenth amendment will
have as respectful hearing as the
delegates who want the amendment re-
pealed.
The second reason for doubling the
story is that such a maneuver would
be very bad politics. California, it is
Evening star., 1920-03-13
Revolution in Germany.

Germany is in revolution. Revolt
ing troops have entered Berlin, and ut
latest reports have occupied the Will
helmstrasse and a proclamation has
been issued declaring that the Ger
man government no longer exists.
Rumors of such movement, at
tributcd to the reactionary party
favoring restoration of the monarchy,
circulated in Berlin some hours before
the outbreak. and Defense Minister
Noske issued orders for the arrest OF
Gen. Won Luettwitz, commander of the
first reichswehr group, and other Off
GERS. 1t is stated in the dispatches
that the revolving troops have recent
ly come from the Baltic front.
A sinister turn is given . the situa
ton by the fact that the socialist par
ties have called a general strike, which
indicates that if the radicals are not
in any way parties to til, present re-
action they are bent on taking ad-
vantage of it, in the hope possibly OF
controlling in the eventuil reorgani-
cation when the nonarchists and con
servativc democrats have. perhaps,
fought to mutual exhaustion.
Gen. Won Luettwitz, the order foI
whose arrest indicates that he is
the leader of the .evo.., mas been one
of the most prnaoEEccd rtactionarS'
monarchists in Prussia since the sigu.
ing of the armisti.e. Ills influence
has been cast steadfa ;tlv against ac
ceptance of the pence terms.
The present turmoil in Berlin has,
of course, most important interna-
tional significance. # the German
government is overturned by a monar-
chist revolt it's successor may seek to
repudiate the terms of the treaty,
trusting to possible lack of cohesion
among the allies to prevent. renewed
warfare or economic blockade. Rca.
son must be sought for the timing of
this reaction just at present. It may
lie in the interior conditions in Ger
many or it may lie in the present
state of the entente.
OF course, it may not follow that
because troops have entered Berlin
and occupied the Wilhelmstrasse and
proclaimed the dissolution of the gov
ernment and the national assembly
and announced that new government
is in process of formation, the Ebert
regime necessarily collapses. Nor does
it follow that the lead Of Prussia, if
this move should succeed, will be fol-
lowed by the other German states.
Indeed, it is possible that Prussian
revolt may be accompanied by break
up of the German system. Bavaria,
for instance, is not so closely knitted
into the German organism as to be de-
pended upon for adherence to Hohen-
zollern revival.
Evening star., 1920-03-13
Wilsonian Democracy.

The new senator from Alabama, Mr.
Conner, having declared himself Will
sonian democrat. the gossips are ask
ing questions. What is necessary to
qualify for membership in that SCHOOL,
Must a person subscribe to Mr.. Will
sons whole record and belief, Or is
one at liberty to pick and choose, ac-
eepting some of Mr.. Wilson's perform
anees and opinions, and rejecting
others.
There are democrats who differed
with Mr.. Wilson about woman suffrage.
They were opposed to the proposition,
and continued their opposition to the
end. They refused to change. even
on his appeal. Can they qualify'
There are democrats who differed
with Mr.. Wilson on his first stand on
prohibition. At first he thought the
question one of state moment-a sort
of local question, as Gen. Hancock
thought the tariff was. But after a
time he came round, and subscribed
to the sentiment that led up to the
eighteenth amendment TO the Consti-
tuition A great many democrats, in
the south particularly, have never
taken other than a national view of
the question, and they are warmly op-
posed to any tinkering with the ques-
ton by the San Francisco convention
Can they qualify'
There were democrats who differed
with Mr.. Wilson on the subject of his
trip to Paris. though they made no pub
lie or formal protest. They did not
think he should leave the country, and
especially at such time and for so
long a time. They favored sending
commi issioners. selected from both of
the leading parties, to handle Amer
ica's case at the peace conference. Can
they qualifyi
There are democrats who differ radi-
eally with Mr. Wilson about the league
Of nations. Indeed, there arc men
Who doubt if helf a dozen democratic
Evening star., 1920-03-13
The Redistribution Report.

After months of painstaking effort
and research, the joint congressional
commission on reclassification has re-
ported to Congress a plan of reorgani-
cation in the departmental service, EN-
bodied in a bill which provides a syS-
tenn of duty divisions and pay scales.
1t is the first practical attempt to cs-
tablish the civil service of the govern
ment on definite basis of coordi-
mated efficiency and compensation.
For many years the governments
pay scale has been under criticism.
1t has not been generous, and in times
of public stress, caused by the ad
vance in necessity costs, lack of al
vancement has severely injured the
employees, who have been barely able
to meet their requirements and. with
NO established system of promotions.
have had no hope of betterment.
The wartime rise in prices brou .ht
the matter to a crisis. Congress voted
to refer the question to a commissio n,
composed in part of sitting mcmhe IS
and in part Of former members. This
commission has labored faithfully, go
ing deeply into the matter to find the
best mode Of classifying duties and
assigning compensations. 1t has adopt
ed the principle of regular promotions
a. the basis of the plan, and has
grouped the workers into numerous
classifcations, within which they may
advance regularly, and from which
they can pass to others of higher grade
upon demonstrating capacity an,.
merit.
The hope is that Congress will not
now proceed to tear this plan to pieces.
Il may not be perfect. 1t may be sub
ject to criticism from both points of
view, that of the government employer
and that of the employees. But the
commission has been in the oest po-
sition to Judge the whole matter and
to frame a working plan. If the houses
Of Congress now 60 at the subject IN
Q spirit of detailed correction CT
change there is no prospect of imme-
date enactment. Far better will it be
to adopt the plan as it stands, and to
amend from time to time as changes
are shown to be desirable or necessary.
The great point about this plan is
that it is consistent. It is built AROUND
. single principle, of putting all the de-
partments and bureaus on the same
footing as to duties and pay its
adoption will greatly simplify the
work of the appropriation committees
and the houses later. 1t will make ad-
ministration easier and more effective.
If it is accompanied or closely follew
ed by a retirement measure the gov
eminent service will at last be placed
upon the plane of definite business
ike justice and system.
Evening star., 1920-03-13

true, was a wine producing state un-
der the former dispensation. Her
grape interests were very large and
profitable. But the prohibition ques-
tion is a national question, and must
be dealt with as such by q national
convention. The interests Of light
wines should not, and, Of course, will
not, control the platform committee of
the San Francisco convention, or the
convention itself. All interests should
and will be heard, and what IS done
must stand the test of campaign dis
cussion lasting four months
A point that the drys will stress at
San Francisco is that the eighteenth
amendment is largely the work of
democrats The great stronghold of
the democracy, the south, supported it.
Prohibition swept that whole section.
The question is, therefore, shall the
democracy reverse itself? If so, why'
The police authorities everywhere re-
port improved conditions since the
drink traffic was banned. A large ma
jority-over two to one-of labor lead
ers throughout the country who have
been intcrrogated declare that proni-
bition is proving benefit to the work
ingman. His wages, which used to 60
in larger sums to the doggeries than
to his family, now so undoubtedly to
his family.
Prohibition-the real article-will
not lack for champions at San Fran
cisco, nor they lack for fair treat
ment. The vets are fighting Mr.. Bryan,
and will do their utmost to keep him
out of the convention. But even if
they succeed in that aim they will
have others to fight who cannot be
kept out. Any tinkering with the
eighteenth amendment, at either Chi
cago or San Francisco, will require all
the strength the vets can muster,
and then some. The drys will not be
unprepared at either convention.
Evening star., 1920-03-13

Berlin talks of taking measures with
view to the expiation of punishable
acts committed during the war against
Germany by allied subjects. A great
deal of the Berlin craftsmanship
sounds as if Bernstorff had bought
himself ouija board.
Evening star., 1920-03-13

The man who is charged with hav-
ing forged doctors prescription for
whisky may find himself in nervous
that will entitle him to
genuine prescription.
Evening star., 1920-03-13

Airships are being used to assist Cali
fornia fishermen in locating catches
It sounds expensive, but the ultimate
consumer has never yet failed to be
on hand with compensation for any
little items of extra cost.
Evening star., 1920-03-13

The Hohenzollern boys are not alto
gether to be blamed if they long for
the old days when all that was neces-
sary to silence criticism was a refer
enee to lese majestic
Evening star., 1920-03-13

The Steel Corporation has not been
accorded by the Attorney Generals
Office with the power to pose as guide.
philosopher and friend to the trusts
which are under Indictment.
Evening star., 1920-03-13

Bernstorff is reported to have given
a lecture relating his Washington ex
periences. It is doubtful whether the
count ventured so far as full con-
fession
Evening star., 1920-03-13

Fostering of domestic business and
world commerce is advocated by Gen.
Leonard Wood. The program is one
to which nobody can reasonably OBJ
ject.
Evening star., 1920-03-13

Nicky Arnstein has managed to keep
closely enough in touch with the police
to have a reliable idea of where they
are.
Evening star., 1920-03-13

While not formally designated as
such, the week just closing is 'popu
larly known as "income tax week"
Evening star., 1920-03-13

It is no easy matter to be candi-
date. In addition to an income tax
return he has to fill out a question
naire.
Evening star., 1920-03-13
COmmercialized Art.

care you in favor Of third politi-
cal party9"
"Surely," replied the manager of the
brass band, "and fourth and a fifth.
The more professions the better it il
for the musical business" l.
Evening star., 1920-03-13

A Bryan Hitchcock debate would
bring Nebraska forward with new bril-
liancy as center Of eloquence.
Evening star., 1920-03-13
Discipline.

Everybody who expects to attend
the big meeting wants to say some
thing" said the scout.
"That's all right" answered the
soviet boss; "send 'em around, one at
a time, and I'll tell 'em what to saw"
Evening star., 1920-03-13

Jules the headwaiter says he has
enough money to retire on, but he
can't reconcile himself to the idea of
becoming one of the persons who have
to give tips.
Evening star., 1920-03-13

No regret is evinced by Mr.. Crane
for his loss of reputation as a conver-
sationalist.
Evening star., 1920-03-13
Roundabout Process.

Production we're compelling
To get under way anew,
With everybody telling
Other people what to do.
Evening star., 1920-03-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Saying Nothing.
Although Zeb Wizer chanced to live
mid controversial storm
You couldn't get q bit Of talk from
him in any form,
Excepting what pertained unto the
busy life he led.
On any other subject this was always
what he said:
O.
When pressed for an opinion on mat
ter deep and dark
He didn't try to shine with an origi.
nal remark.
He let the others flourish with instruc-
tion or advice,
And, just to be consistent, he would
say the same thing twice:
90.
As years rolled on, the selfsame course
Zeb managed to pursue.
The ciphers looked like eggs; like eggs
they had a value, too.
Though they were not the gems of
thought that others made to
shine,
Zeb caused them to accumulate and got
them all in line:
100000.
Upon a variation he decided to en-
bark.
He put figure down; in front of that
dollar mark.
Although the silence, as of yore, he
very seldom broke,
This is what talked; and everybody
listened when it spoke:
$1OOOOOOOOO
Evening star., 1920-03-13
$1OO0O00OOO
A Soft Answer.

n SOIt AnSWef.
"Sometimes you talk to me as if nv
head were solid ivory"
"Charley, DEAR" breathed young Mrs.
Torkins; "do you think it is as valu-
able as all thatf"
Evening star., 1920-03-13
Whery Your Best Foods Come From

The Pillsbury "a" Mill at MinneaE
This is only one of the great Pills
Family of Foods. In addition, a
hourly tests, absolutely guarantees tn
products.
Pillsbury's Best Flour-the flour for
every purpose, praised by house
wives everywhere for its uniformity,
economy and flavor
Pillsbury's Health Bran-a whole
some healthful food and splendid
natural laxative, makes delicious bran
bread, cookies and muffins-
All are made by the same Pillsbur
Foods-different in kind, but alike i
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-03-29
Al LUMNI Or CHIX
HIGH To STAGE
PROGRAM FRIDAY
Graduates Of School to Take Posses
sion Of Chapel; Give Burlesques
on Happenings in School Dur
ing Former Years.

1t is expected that Chiekasha SEN
ior high school will be the scene
of much riotous merriment next Fri
day morning ait ten o'clock when
the G. II. S. alumni stage their am
nual chapel program Authorities Of
the high schol have set aside the
Friday preceding Easter Sunday each
year as alumni day at which time
former graduates Of the institution
are at liberty to duplicate some Of
the scenes and activities that they
figured in in former years.
If plans owrk according to sched-
ule the shouts and yells Of the grad
uating class of seventeen years ago
will mingle with the more juvenile
but none the less enthusiastic' laugh
ter of the class Of 1919. Some of the
alumni here have been making a sur
yey in an effort to locate a large
number Of former graduates and
have found some Of chem that grad
uated in 1903 living in Chickasha
with children of their own in school
They will be called upon to take
part in the program as well as those
who have graduated since that time,
Communications have been received,
in replies to inquiries sent out, from
former G. f. S. students who are
now attending colleges and universe
ties, to the effect that they will be
here to take part in the home-com-
ing exercises next Friday. Students
of the Oklahoma University and A.
and NJ, especially, have 'signified
their intention Of being here next
Friday
While no set program has been
definitely outlined, it is the plan to
duplicate some of the scenes that
took place in c. H. S. in years gone
by Yels short talks, burlesque,
jokes and divers other things that
iwll tend to make the meeting SAVIOR
of the old-time spirit will he in or
der
1t is announced that no formal in
yitations will be issued to anyone.
If you are a former student of the
Cbiclxas high school he on hand
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-03-29
Faculty Team TO
Play Youngsters
For Relief Fund


The members Of The Chickasha
high schcol baseball team are to
have the chance of sweet revenge
when on tomorrow afternoon at 4:30
on the Eighth street athletic field,
they will hook up in a game of ball
with the "prors" Of the city.
The G. II. s. regulars have been
working out for couple Of weeks,
but the profs7 win have to be con
tent to go into the game without
any spring training. The faculty
team viii be composed of school
men from the various Institutions Of
the city. and the proceeds Of the
game viii 30 to the benefit of the
Ne2, East Relief fund
The regular q H. S. lineup will
be used by the purple and gold out
fit, while the Faculty team will be
composed of the following Mont
eomery. 2nd base; Reese, ard base;
Honuold SIS; Denbo. list base; Cul-
lum, catcher Ford pitcher; Rich
ard SON. Brodell and Hatcher in the
outfield
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-03-29
POLICE OFFICER
CRABS FOUR MEN
ON DOPE CHARGE
Quartet Lodged In County Jail Fol-
lowing Arrest by Policeman Tuck
In Old Tuxedo Building; Yer
den Drug Store Robbed

AS the result Of sleuthing work on
the part of police officer Lee Tuck,
four men, William Holmes, William
johnson, Charlie Crisp and Mage
Moore, all of Chickasha, are now in
the county Jail here charged with
unlawful possession of narcotics and
with burglary in the second degree.
1t is reported that Officer Tuck
observed the four men as they en-
tered the old Tuxedo building at the
corner Of Second street and Kansas
avenue about 2 o'clock Sunday morn
ing. He followed them into the
building where he overheard a pnrt
of a conversation the men were car
rying on in a bath room of the build
ing. From their talk he took his
"hunch" and arrested them as they
filed out of the room. He escorted
them to the county jail where they
were solrched with the result that
narcotic drugs were found on their
persons; according to officers.
The quartet was first charged with
unlawful possession Of narcotics but
it developed yesterday that the drug
store of c. f. Guthrie of Verden was
burglarized to the extent of about
5000 worth of drugs Saturday night.
Mr.. Guthrie is reported to have iden-
titled the dope" found on the ac-
cusod men as being some of the
goods from his store. The second
charge, burglary in the second de-
gree was then added. Each charge
carries a maximum penalty of seven
years in the state penitentiary, Coun-
ty Attorney Stacy stated today.
The men are scheduled to be ar
raigned before Judge t. P Moore
this afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-03-29
WOLF OIL
COMPANY READY
To START WORK

TIE Lone Wolf Oil and Refining
is the name selected by o.
cal men for a company just organized
and chartered for operations in the
Louisiana field. The capital stock
Of the company is 100000
Officers of the company are T. S.
Hendrick, president; r. b. Hughes,
vice president; j. J. Clark, secretary
treasurer. These with Walter Jones
and w H. Driggers form the direc-
torate. The above named with VIM
Inman, W. II. Hughes and Chas. Bell
form the advisory board All are To-
cal men.
The company owns 1877 IL acres
in the Louisiana field, divided into
p tracts and with the acreage scat
tered over practically the entire oil
region from the Homer field to Bull
Bayou Operations are to start as
soon as possible.
The company is chartered under
the laws of Louisiana and the capi-
tai issues commission of Oklahoma
has just approved the proposition
giving the Lone Wolf outfit a permit
to dispose of stock in this state
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-03-29
Funeral Service
For Junior High
Student rs Held

The funeral of Thomas r. Nichols,
15-year-old-son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. B..
Nichols, who live at 1902 South Fif-
teenth street, was conducted from the
chapel of the Anderson funeral home
yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock by
Rev. C. B. James, pastor 70 the First
Christian church, and interment in
Rose Hill cemetery followed. The
boy died last Saturday afternoon at
3 o'clock.
Young Nichols was a student in
the junior high school. That he merit
ed the love and respect of his teach
ers and class mates was evidenced
by the fact that floral offerings con
tributed by them were on hand at
the funeral. His teachers, fellow stu
dents and many friends attended the
funeral.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-03-29
Fire Department
AnslUers 3 Calls
Since Yesterday

Three fires have occurred in Chick
asha since yesterday morning. At
9:15 Sunday morning the city fire
department responded to a call from
the home of A J. Wilkus at 1913
South Seventh street. The fire was
caused by defective flue and no
damage was done.
A defective flue was the cause Of
another fire this morning at 11:20
when the residence Of J. D. McDan-
iels at 424 Minnesota avenue was
damaged to the extent of about $40
and the contents of the house to the
amount Of SO. The third fire was
reported today at 11:45 from the
home Of Ben F. Johnson at S04 South
Eighth street. where grass was be-
ing burned. No damage was report
ed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-03-29
LOCAL TRAINING
CAMP WILL OPEN
HERE ON FRIDAY
Mack Announces 80 Players to Be
Here April 2 for Tryouts; Materi-
al Gathered from Many Sec
tions of Country.

The Chickasha Western associa-
tion ball park is slated to be one of
the busiest places in the state next
Friday when about 30 BAH players,
assemble here for tryouts under
the watchful eye Of Mack McGaha.
This material is gathered from
the four corners of the country and
represents many players of known
worth as we'll as string of young
sters just breaking into baseball, but
who are touted as probable comers.
From this crew and those who strag-
gle into the fold later, the Chickasha
team of pennant chasers will be
formed.
Following are the players, their
home addresses and taeir previous
baseball assignments as announced
by President McGlha Of the local
club:
Catchers L. f. Hayes, Little
Rock, Western association. Clanton,
Oklahoma City, Western association.
w. Arensman, Shawnee, semi-pro.
Pitchers w. Matthews, Okhho
ma City, from the army II. Smith,
Little Rock, Wisconsin-Illinoi league.
Broom" Terry, Clickasha, semi-pro.
Diamond Oklahoma City, Western
league O'Bran, Dallls, Texas
league
Infielders H. Showers, Alabama
Georgia-Alabama league e. S. Gle
land, Muskogee, from the navy. j.
e. Thomas, Pleasant Valley Okla,
Western association. Ketterman,
Wichita, Western league. w. c.
Stewart, Ell Dorado, Rlns., Three-l
league. Red Reynolds, Oklahoma
City, Western league. w. f. White,
Oklahoma City, Three-T league. r.
B. Anderson, Oklahoma, semi-pro.
A. r. Smith, Altus, semi-pro. II.
stoolz, Shawnee, semi-pro. Joe Dob
bins, Coalgate, semi-pro. McMullen,
Wichita, Western league.
Outfielders: c. Compton, Chicka-
sha, semi-pro. Scott, Oklahoma City,
army star Stewart, El Dorado, Kan,
semi-pro. Blackbird, C0llgate, semi
pro.
In addition to these, two pitchers,
one outfieder and two infielders
from the Joplin club in the Western
league are yet to be announced.