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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
5uckner Receives Orders from state
Board OF Affairs 10 Continue
Operations In County, Result Of
C. c. Activity.
IRON OUT MERIDIAN
ROAD THROUGH GRADY
clayino Stretch of Sand Near Mime.
kah; TO Put South End OF state
Road in Shape; Regular Five
Month Rule Waived.

In order that the crew might con
tlnue work on state road In Grady
county. the state road gang that has
been working the roads in this coun-
ty since January under the direction
OF superintendent $. ]. Buckner Will
be allowed TO remain In the county
longer than the regular five month
period, In accordance with orders Is.
sued yesterday by George Clarke,
chairman OF the state hoard OF af.
fairs, In communications addressed
to Mr.. Buckner and j. w. Conner,
secretary OF the Chlckasha Chamber
of Commerce.
Orders had been Issued by War.
den Switzer OF the McAlester peni,
tentlary, according TO the standing
rule that convict road gang can.
not remain In any county more than
five months, for the gang to be re.
turned to McAlester. Mr.. Conner
then took the matter up with both
Mr.. SwitZer and Mr.. Clarke, pointing
out that much bad weather had pre-
vented steady work with the result
that the bang had not finished the
work on the state road extending
north and south through the county,
the same being the Meridian high.
way.
For some time the gang has been
working on the Meridian highway
near Ninnekah and is claying san.
dy stretch OF road on the Meridian
highway In Oklahoma. The plan is
to continue work on this stretch OF
road until the sand atretches In the
southern part of the county are elm
mated.
Road builders point out that when
these sand pits are eliminated the
Meridian highway through Grady
county will be among the best dirt
roads on the entire system OF the
Meridian highway.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
EXERCISES HELD
FOR GRADUATION
At ST. JOSEPH s
Five Received High School certifl.
Gates; Rev. Peter Wilwerdinq in
Address; Impressive Program
Rendered.

The graduating EXERCISES of the st
Joseph Academy were held in the
Holy Name church Sunday evening
at $3.50 o'clock. Five received high
school certificates. Rev. Peter VII
wording delivered the graduating ad.
dress.
The graduates and student body of
the high school, followed by the pu.
pills OF the eighth grade entered the
church to the strains of the Nation
al Guard" The choir sang "VenI
Creator Spiritus."
In his address, Rev, FIR. WiIwerd-
Ing pointed out In a few well chosen
remarks the temptations which await
ed the graduates in the fife now
opening before them and warned
them to hold fast to the lofty prin.
cipals and high ideals instllled into
them during their years at St 10.
sephs academy.
The address was followed by the
comforting of diplomas, certificates of
proficiency in typewriting and Ger.
tlficates of proficiency in English. An
elaborate program was rendered.
Those who received high school
certificates were. Misses Blanche
Mosler Frieda Dicks, Cecilia Burt
schi, Joseph O'Leary and Carl He.
binck.
Certificates of proficiency in type
writing were granted to Misses Ce-
celia Burtschi, Agnes Ucker, Caro-.
line Kastner, Isabella Coyle. Isabel
Burtsch and Florence Decker.
Certificates Of proficiency in Eng
lish were granted to Misses Frieda
Dicks, Isabella Coyle, Agnes Ucker,
Florence Decker. Caroline Kastner,
Isabel Burtschi and Master Maurice
Burson.
Twelve students were graduated
from the Eighth grade. They were:
Misses Catherine Little, Margaret
Whalen, Margaret O'Shee, Mary Lo
seher, and Louis Burtschi, Bennie
Garvey, Willie Keegan, Frank Kast-
ner, Bernard Hebnck, Leo Decker
and John Dicks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
Manager Wholesale Grocery House
and Private Detective Are Vic
Tins; Alleged Sugar Thieves
Are Held.
TWO IN CUSTODY ARE
WOUNDED BY DEPUTIES
Officers In Car to Rear Open Fire
When Prisoner Pulls Gun and
Starts Battle; Talk Of Lynch
ing by Mob.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Miami, OiSla.s June 1.-Norris
Chandler, manager Of the Mckinney
Chandler Grocery company here and
o. o. Vanderpoo, private detee-
tive Of Joplin, Mo-, were killed early
today while bringing three alleged
auear thieves TO jail here in motor
car.
+ J. c. Lynch, William Hawkins and
C. q. Wood, a grocer of Picher, OK
ahoma, we're the prisoners.
According to the story related by
officers today, Lynch opened fire
with an automatic which he had con-
cealed in his clothes. Chandler and
Vanderpoo were mortalIy wounded.
Two deputies, who were following
In another car, opened fire when
they saw what was happening in the
car ahead. Lynch and Wood we're
badly wounded In the running fight
which SlIowed and Hawkins, who
escaped injury was brought here and
placed in ia |.
When the news of the killing was
spread over town there was great
deal Of talk favoring mob rule and
open threats Of lynchine were made.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
DADDY OF KAT"
To SPEAK HERE

According TO word received today
by L. c. Hutson, Campbell Russell,
daddy of 'The Kat" will be in Chick
asha Thursday and will speak at the
court house in the afternoon at 2:30.
In his letter Mr. Russell did not
state on what subject he would talk.
He merely state that he wished an
audience of the representative citi-
zens of Chickasha and Grady county.
He has served as corporation com
missioner for several years in this
state and some months ago was
strongly in the limelight because of
accusations which he brought against
the governor and pardon and parole
department of the state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
More Criminal Cases.

Seven criminal cases, including the
one wherein Ed Sallings, alleged
Alex bank robber, is the defendant
are docketed for trial Monday, June
7th Five civil cases are on the
docket for the same day. The seven
criminal cases are: State VS.. Ed
Sallngs and Dave Albright; STATE
VS.. Jack Byrd, charged with for
gerry; State VS.. Oliver Carlton
State VS.. Clarence Jones; State VS.
Frank Greeley, and State VS.. Bruno
Badillo.
Ed Sallings, alleged bank robber
is charged with robbing the bank at
Alex on April l. 1920. Dave All
bright, co-defendant, is alleged tc
have been an accomplice in the rob
berry. Both were arrested in Ford
car near Bradley soon after the oc
currence of the bold daylight OBJ
berry. Albright was released or
bond.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
LUMBER PRICES
OFF ANNOUNCES
LOCAL COMP ANY

That builders of Chickasha and
Grady county may now buy lumber
at figures greatly reduced from the
peak reached in the stady advance
of the past year, was made known
yesterday evening when Ed Shultz,
general manager of the Stephenson
Browne Lumber company here, an
nounced material reductions on lum-
ber prices at the company's yard
here.
The cut in price, Mr.. Shultz an
nouneed. would affect practically the
entire stock and ranges from S. to
$40 per thousand, according to the
grade and class of lumber.
"The reason that We are able tC
make this reduction is that the lum
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
MANeuM ELDER HERE

Rev. r. l.. Owenby, presiding elder
Of the Mangnm district, NJ ~.
church, and Mrs. Owenby were visit
ng friends in Chickasta to-day while
enronte to Oklahoma City where they
will hear Rev. Billy Sunday. Their
son, Egbert, who has been in the
city visiting Richard Aust, viii leave
with them. Reverend Mr.. Owenby
was formerly presiding elder of the
Oh ckasha district, with headquar-
ters here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
DOLLAR DAY SET
ON NEXT MONDAY

Monday, June Z, will be Dollar
Day in Chickasha and, in connection
with the Market day sale, is expect
ed to draw a big crowd
I'VE would like to have every
merchant offer bargains for Dollar
Day" said ]. S. Garner, president of
the Retailers association.
Copy for Dollar Day ads should
be received by the Daily Express be
fore noon tomorrow in order to in
sue insertion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
BALLOT ON DRY
AMENDMENT NOT
LEGAL IS RULE
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, June 1.-The SUI
breme court of the Tn ted States
held today that the prohibition refer.
endum is illegal.
The decision said that ratification
of any constitutional amendment by
a state legislature is final, concern
ing the Ohio referendum as a result
of which the state attempted tC
withdraw its legislatures ratifica
ton.
The supreme court also granted
an Injunction restraining the state
off cials from submitting the won
an suffrage amendment to a refer
endum.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
SELLS HOME HERE.

A. f. Waldrop has sold his home
at 1908 Minnesota avenue and ex
poets TO leave Thursday or Friday
for Austin, Texas, where he and Mrs
Waldrop will lmake their home A. H
Krulish, an Oklahoma City travelling
man. was the purchaser. Mr.. Kru
lish and family expect to move tC
Chickasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
ELKs MEET WEDNESDAY

Tomorrow night at their hall cor
ner OF Third street and Chickasha
avenue, the Elks will hold their reg
uIar semi-monthly meeting. Several
candidates are awaiting initiation
and in addition the regular business
meeting will be held.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
IRE ENDANCERS
SHIP POWHATTAN
BROOKLYN DOCKS
By United Press.

BY United Press.
New Yerk, June 1,-Fire broke out
aboard the steamer Powhattan at
Brooklyn pier early today.
Several workmen were trapped in
hold of the vessel and the rescue
squad at once started the work OF
rescuing them.
The Powhattan is the ship that
for days was in such dire peril in
the Atlantic while bringing a load
of American soldiers from Europe
The ship succeeded in making port
with the aid Of other ships and the
rescue of vessel and those on board
is considered one of the chief feats
oi modern navigation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
Fl. SMITH TAKES
BOTH ENDS TWO
PLY B|CKER|NC
Hits by Twins Give Schmidt's Gang
Double Victory over Chicks;
chckasha Errors Help Home
Club Get over.

Special to the Express.
FIT. Smith, Ark, June 1.-The
Twins took the Chicks into camp in
both ends OF double header here
yesterday heavy Ii tting by Ft.
Smith being responsible for both
victories. In the first the Chicks
helped the Twins to victory by con
tributing errors at critical times.
The I rst went to the Twins 10 to ?,
and the second to |.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
IN POLICE COURT

Mary McAfee, negress, was fined
500 in municipal court yesterday
when she was found guilty on a
charge of immoral conduct. The fine
was paid. A complaint charging
Frank Keno with being drunk in u
public place was filed in municipal
court yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
Attorney General Flags Assistant
Labor Secretary in Appearance
Before Rules Committee
House Representatives..
STATEMENT rs ANSWER
TO SECRETARY'S TALK
Palmer Tells OF Bitter Strife Be-
tween Department; Said Post
Had Released Seltconfessed
Anarchists on Country.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, June IA Mitchell
Palmer attorney general of the Unit
ed States, in his appearance before
the rules committee of the house of
representatives today charged that
Assistant Secretary OF Labor Post
by his wholesale jail deliveries had
released self-confessed anarchists of
the worst type, was seeking TO block
the enforcement OF the deportation
laws and to bring into disrepute the
law officers Of the government.
Attorney General Palmer's state
ment was in answer TO the charge
by Secretary Post in his recent tes-
tlmony before the house rules com
mittee in which he said that the at
torney general had mistreated aliens
and had violated laws regarding
them
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
JOHNSON To RUN
THIRD ON FIRST
BALLOT IS VIEW
BY United Press.


Chicago, June 1.-Political leaders
here are predicting today that HI
ram Johnson, senator from Callfor-
mia and candidate for the republl-
can presidential nomination. will run
third on the opening ballot ut the
republican national convention here.
June 8.
1t Is also predicted that be will
exercise his veto power" over the
convention and will be in position to
name the nominee should he. him
self, be defeated.
II is believed that his friends
won't let him withdraw from the race
In case a party split becomes appar-
ent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01

Mrs. II. j. Drake and daughters,
Bess and Juanita, leave today for
Milwaukee, Wis, where Mrs. Drake
will take treatment from an eye spe-
cialist.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
EXPLANATION BY
FRENCH DEMAND
Of AM. OFF E|CERS
By United Press.

By United Press.
Berlin, June 1.-The American
mission here has asked the French
commission for an explanation of
the shooting of Arnold Heide, an
American lecturer who was killed
by a French guard in Beuthen yes
terday.
According to reports of the hap
pening. Heide was arrested by French
guards and while arguing with them
was shot and killed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
HUERTA SAYS HE
IS FOR COMMON
PEOPLE OEMEX.
BY United Press.

Mexico City, June Provisional
President Elect de la Huerta, in his
first statement issued nee his elec
tion, declared that he did not repre-
sent any political faction.
In his statement he declared that
he would work for the interests Of
the common people. In addition. his
efforts would be bent toward the
exploitation and development Of tn,
natural resources of Mex co, he said
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
INCOME TAXES OF SOME
OFFICIALS BE OUSTED
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, June 1.-The federal
president and judges, including the
supreme court justices, has been held
unconstitutional, it was announced
here today. A refund of all such
taxes paid was ordered.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
PLAGUE AT VERA CRUZ

By I'm ted Press.
Washington, June 1.-Confirmation
of a report of bubonic plague out
break in Vera Cruz Mexico. was re
ceived here today by Secretary of
the Navy Daniels.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
A CORRECTION

+ The statement made in yes
= terday's Express that the
+ Memorial address AT Rose Hill
+ cemetery Sunday was made
= by Rev, Wendell +. Foster
+ of the First Christian church.
+ was erroneous, as Rev. Mr..
+ Foster, who delivered the ad-
= dress, is pastor of the First
+ Presbyterian church of this
+ city.
Z q q q q . q q . a a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
MARYLAND OUTFIT
LANDS BIG WELL
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Tulsa, Okla, June Ia well with
a flushed production of 5000 barrels
of oil daily was brought in by the
Marland company yesterday at their
location IN the northeastern part of
Usage county.
According to reports from the field
the well drilled itself in with ter
rifle roar.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
SUIT WILL TEST
VALIDITY LEASE
WITH OIL WELL
L. A. Davis, Plaintiff Claims kech
Oil Company Had No Right to
Land When Brought In One
Best Wells in Field.

suit involving the validity of {
twentyacre oil and gas lease OF
which is located one of the best pro
/ ducing oil wells in the Cement field
Is pending in the district court ol
Caddo county. The lease Is located
in the west half of the northeast
northeast of section 1-5-10 and ac-
cording to the company, is valued
at approximately 1925, 100000.
L. A. Davis, Cyril banker, is the
plaintiff in the case. The Keechi
Oil and Gas company, whose head
offices are in Oklahoma City, is the
defendant.
The case is being tried before
viii Linn, district Judge Of the Gra-
dy-Caddo county district. Although
the case is pending in the district
court of Caddo county, testimony
was taken in Chickasha, mutual
agreement to this effect having been
made by the plaintiff and the defen-
dant.
Term o. Lease Question.
One OF the questions involved in
the case Is the term of the lease,
Davis, the plaintiff. alleges that the
term of the lease was two years,
while the company contends that
they had an additional One-year op-
ton. Davis further alleges that the
corporation was a tresspasser and
that they simply went on his lease
and drilled him an oil well after
their lease had expired. The conf
pany alleges that they were the le
gal owners of the lease at the time
the well was started and at the time
the same was completed.
Briefs by the plaintiff and defen-
dant will be placed In the hands OF
the court within the next few days
Judge Win Linn will hand down the
decision after reviewing the case.
Attorney ]. s. Estes, of Oklahoma
City; Louie Mcknight, of Enid and
Walter G. Stephens Of Lawton, are
attorneys for Davis. Attorneys Al
ger and Adrain Melton of this city
are attorneys for the Keechi compa-
ny.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
LaBooN WITHoRAWs FROM
RACE FOR COMMISSIONER

w. ]. LaBoon, rural mail carrier,
today announced his withdrawal as
a candidate for county commissioner.
Owing to conditions which have
arisen since | entered the race. il is
not possible for me to continue as
candidate" said he. Il wish to
thank all the friends who gave me
announcement"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01

Der market has declined somewhat" I"
said Mr. Shultz IN addition wealth
er conditions at the mills have been
ideal for the past 80 days allowing
the mills to work steadily and to ac-
cumulate normal. or practically nor
NAL stocks for the first time in
eighteen MONTHS,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
Bitter Strife Reviewed.

In his statements to the house
rules committee, Attorney General
Palmer reviewed the bitter strife
which he said existed between the
department OF labor and the depart
ment of Justice
The attorney general said that the
I. w. w. organization was seeking
to merge with the four big rail
brotherhoods and form one gigantic
union. He characterized Secretary
Posts charges as outrageous false
hoods" and said that Secretary Post
sympathzed with the Reds.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
CLOSING WAGE HEARINGS
By United Press.

by UnIleu PTbSS.
Chicago, June 1.-The railway la.
Dor board is today hearing the final
arguments of the railroad owners
against the demands of the employees )
for wage increases amounting to two
billion dollars. A decision IS expect
ed June IS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
SIGNS AeeIE BILL

By United Press.
Washington, June President
Wilson today signed the agricultural
appropriation bill.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-01
WEATHER FORECAST
for Oklahoma.

Tonight and Wednesday I'M.
settled, cooler in west portion
tonight and in south portion
Wednesday.
Local Temperature.
Maximum, SO; minimum, II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-16
KALLIPOLIS CROTTO
DEGREE TEAM DINED
Monarch Charles A. Stevens Host to
IS Members, Including
Glee Club.

SeIenty-five members of the de-
gree team and glee club of Kallipolis
Grotto were the personal guests OF
Monarch Charles A. Stevens at Har-
vey's last night Addresses were de-
livered by Congressman Fairfield of
Indiana, Congressman Brooks of
Pennsylvania, Henry Lansbursh. po-
tentate of Almas Temple. Mystic
Shrine. the Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson.
Past Grand Monarch Ed Schmid, Past
Monarch Charles Shackelford and
others.
Senator Arthur Capper. one of the
most recent additions to the ranks OF
the local grotto. was unable to DC
present. An entertainment furnished
by local and professional talent COM
pleted the program.
Monarch Stevens announced that
the wives and daughters of TIC
prophets" would be given an OPP
portunity to see just how the rigor-
GUS initiatory ceremonies OF the or
der were conducted at a full cere-
monial session to be held at the New
willard Hotel on May II.
A record-bresking attendance Is an
ticipated at the "Komical Kostumc
Ball" TO be held in the ball room OF
the New willard tomorrow night
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-16

him to show the people of Washing
ton Just how necessary the ballot Is
to the District and to what extent a
majority of its residents desire 1t.
Those enrolling for membership in
the league will be presented with
button of the design appearing else
where on this pagan insignia that
denotes political liberty for the ma
tons capital as signified by the
torches of freedom Ranking the bal
lot box under the Capitol's dome.
That members OF Congress as well
as a preponderance OF the residents OF
Washington desire and are striving
for Acknowledgement can be seen in
the following excerpts from letters
of regret written by Senator's Capper
and Pomerene and Congressman john
son of South Dakota at being unable
to attend tonight's meeting.
Letter From Capper.
Senator Capper: II wish you to
know that l am in entire sympathy
with the purpose of the meeting. BY
all means the District OF Columbia
should have representation in Con-
gress and the electoral college, and
you may count on my support"
Congressman johnson: II take this
in entire sympathy with the leagues
object in securing representation In
Congress and the Electoral College
for the District. There is certain y
no reason why the District should be
Disseminated against in this respect,
and whenever / have the opportunity
of voting on it, 1 will be on your
side"
Senator Pomerene: AS you are
aware. I have always favored suf-
frage, male and female. in the Dis
trict of Columbia and still enter
tain the opinion"
The National Press Committee will
soon have a voting machine which 1t
has purchased for the purpose of in
structing Washington's residents In
voting. It plans to hold a pseudo
election at which Senators" Con
Rressmen," and delegates to the cleo
toral college" will be elected" to
represent the District.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-16

When the board gathers in It's
special room in the Franklin School
to formally approve recommendations
of the superintendent and members,
the audience in front Of the nine
educators will watch keenly the ex-
pressions on the faces OF the presi-
dent and other members known to
oppose Mr.. Thurston.
Every glance and every act or
President Van Schaick will be subject
to criticism by his opponents who at
tend every board meeting. Unless all
predictions fail, 1t will be a difficult
matter to keep down "side comment"
and open expressions of views. On
the other hand, every move OF Super
intendent Thurston will be scrutin-
lied as closely.
II will be an odd lineup tomorrow.
when the board goes into informal
conference" with the public barred,
then the comments will begin. At the