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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
RED CROSS HEAD
SAYS MUST GIVE
CASH To EUROPE.
Declares s5oo,ooo Necessary to Com
bat Spread of Typhus; Disease
May Spread to This Country
Is Statement.
By United Press.

By United Press.
Des Moines, H., May 17.-Henry
r. Davidson, chairman of tie board
Of directors Of the American Red
Cross told the general conference OF
the Methodist conference that $500
100000 should be appropriated for
use in central and eastern Europe
where complete collapse is immi-
nent economically politically, moral
ly and physically"
He stated that typhus is raging in
many countries and that the deatl
rate is far greater than the birth
rate.
Davidson said that typhus may
creep to western Europe and then
to this country and he gave warning
that it should be stopped by the i'm
mediate sending of aid to the strick
en- country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
Permanent Peace Feared.


Mexico City, May 17.-Fear was
expressed here today that peace will
not be restored soon.
Many believe that Carranza is not
yet beaten and that Obregon and Con
zales, candidates for the presidency
Of Mexico, may not work in harmo-
ny. The Carranza government is
still in force so far as foreign coun-
tries are concerned.
Carrlnza is reported ITO be fleeing
into the mountains of Vera Cruz by
way of Perote Revolutionary forces
captured 1000 Carranza soldiers
twenty -four railway trains, four
pieces of artillery, about 200 machine
guns. numerous automobiles, one air
plane and large quantities of ammu-
milton, and gold and silver bars, re-
ports state.
In his Official report of the battle
General guadalupe Sanchez, com
nander of revolutionary forces which
for week have been opposing Gen
eral Carranzl's efforts to fight his
way to the gulf coast said the fight
ing began at 10 o'clock Friday morn
ing. After three hours, heavy bat
tlng. Carranza and the leading mem
bers of his party fled from the trains
in automobiles, escorted by about
800 cavalry. A revolutionary cayal-
nv column was sent in pursuit.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
Secretary Of Navy Tells Investigat-
ing Committee Admiral Would
Make "Rubber Stamp" of
Navy's Civilian Chief.
SAYS WILLING TAKE
QUESTION TO SENATE
Would Also Leave It Up to People
y Whether Office of Naval Secre-
tary Be Abolished With Ad-
miral Seated in Stead.
By United Press.

'y OhlA'A AtAns
Washington, May IT, Secretary of
the Navy Daniels declared that the
attack of Admiral Sims on the navy
department was an nttempt to Prus.
sianize the American navy and make
a rubber stamp" of its civilian head
He characterized the attack as a
deep seated determination to organ
ze The navy department. on the ap-
proved Prussian plan by giving all
the power to the military and taking
it away from the civil authorities
Secretary Daniels told the invest
eating committee that be was willing
TO take to congress orAto the people
of the country the question whether
the office OF the secreFlry of the ma
Wy should be abolished or the place
filled by some admiral.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
Buys BUSINESS BUILDING

The 80 foot brick building located
at 2O9 Chickasha avenue has been
sold by Terrell brothers and Rigley
no F.. A. Ray. Wichita Falls financier.
The consideration was $4,000, ac-
cording to w T. Phillips, of the
Chickasha Realty and Brokerage COM
panv. which agency consummated the
deal The building is occupied by
the Moudy Motor company.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
Officers Nab 40
Gallons ChOc In
EGst Part County

Forty gallons of Choctaw beer were
captured Saturday when the sher-
ifs force made a raid in the east
part of the county. Bal Dare was
arrested and charged with unlawful
possession of Intoxicating liquor.
Information charging Dare with
unlawful possession was filed in
county court by ] Roy Oorr, assist
ant county attorney. Judge O'Neill
set the defendants bond at $1,000
which he made.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
Held Under Bond,
Charged Forgery

Following his preliminary hearing
in Justice Moores court Saturday,
Jesse Byrd, charged with forgery,
was bound over Ito the district court
under $1,000 bond. He was remanded
to Jail in default of bail.
Byrd was arrested several days
ago at Criner, in McLain county, by
D'Arthur Wilson, deputy sheriff
Warrant for his arrest had been out
for several weeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
Demand Hostages.


DJ 2 IIIVW IIV0'
London May l7.-The French have
demanded that Germany post for
felt Of million marks and deliver
six hostages as a guarantee against
possible demonstrations by Germany
when the French troops withdraw
from the occupied territory, begin
ming today, according to a Frankfort
dispatch received today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
sIx LINcoLN scHooL GRADS

Four girls and two boys received
their high school diploma Saturday
night when commencement exercises
were held at the Lincoln negr1
School here. J. N. Marques, presi
dent of the Langston Negro Uni
versity at Langston. delivered the
commencement address.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
COURT GIVES NO
PROH| DECISION


By United Press.
Washington, May 17.-Contrary to
expectations the supreme court fail
ed TO hand down a decision on con
stitutional prohibition todly.
Should the law be knocked out by
the decision of the supreme court
the country would not be wet fol
the reason that wartime prohibition
would still be effective. dry lead
ers were pointing out today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
SHIP-BY-TRUCK
CARAVAN To Be
HERE THURSDAY
Leaves Oklahoma City Today; To
Wait Nine Counties On Weeks
Tour; Whtehurst Is Among
Speakers On Tour.

Nine counties and twenty-seven
towns, including Grady county and
the city OF Caickasha viii be visit.
ed and a total Of 273 miles will be
covered by the twenty-truek caravan
which Will leave Oklahoma City to-
day in interest OF the nationwide
"Ship-by-Truck7 movement. The car
avan is due to reach here Thursday.
The trucks will be manned by
about fifty men who are backing tae
movement. Some of the men will
be motor truck dealers, some will be
tire dealers and some will be guests
who will be carried from place to
place to speak ait various towns on
the route. The tour win last six
days the motor party returning To
Oklahoma City Saturday
John A. Whitehurst, president of
the state board OF agriculture and
president Of the Postal Highway as
socAtion; Henry Wood. state high
way commissioner, and r. A. Single
ferry secretary Of the Oklahoma
Good oRads association, will be
among the fifty men
Big Welcomes are Expected.
At nearly every stop, short talks
will be made by leading men of the
communities and demonstrations and
parades win take place. All truck
agents and chambers of commerce in
the towns, have been interviewed by
adyance agents and big welcomes are
expected for the visiting tourists.
Bclh the army and navy will have
displays on the trucks throughout
the entire trip The army will have
a collection fwar relics and the ma
w will exhibit several machine guns
OF different models.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
ERROR
en- coun.tr,

In County Attorney Staeey's an
nouncement published in the Express
Saturday it was stated that the
amount of fines and COSTS collected
from gamblers during his term Of Of
flee was $3452O. This was errone
Gus, the correct amount being
$3458.20.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
British TrOODS to-
Stop Irish Unrest
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
London, May 17.-More than 1000
British troops have landed on HAe
Irish coast according to "a report re-
ceived here today
1t is believed that this action is
being taken on the part Of the gov
ernment to check the massacres in
Ireland
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
ENTERS PLEA GUILTY

Code Allen, charged with disturb
ing the peace in Minco, entered a
plea of guilty when brought into JUS
tice T. P. Moore's court Saturday
after he had been arrested by a Nom.
Der of the sheriff's force. lie was
fined $1,000 and cost and was lodged
in Jail when he failed to pay same.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
COMMISSIONERS MEET

The board of county commission
ers. sitting as a township board
we're in session this morning in the
office of r. s. Cox, county clerk
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
Uniform Marriage
and DiUOrce L0LUS
Asked by Baptist
By United Press.

by United Press
Washington, May lT.-Delegates t6
the southern Baptist convention plan
TO adopt a resolution asking all states
to pass a uniform code governing
marriage and divorce. The conven-
ton also recommended the physical
examination of all couples before
rheir marriage.
The convention adopted a resolu
ton denouncing motion pictures as
one OF the contributing causes Of d.
yOrce.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
ROADS TO GRANT
WAGE INCREASES
BY United Press.

Chicago, May 1.-THE railroad
owners are ready to grant a wage
Increase to their employees, E. T.
Whittier. chairman of the conference
committee Of general managers told
the railways labor board today.
The extent Of the increase will be
left to the board and will mean slight
increases in freight and passenger
rates. Whittier declared.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
5000 MINERS IDLE.
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Pittsburg, Kan, May 117-Three
thousand Kansas coal miners are re-
ported to be idle today following the
failure of hte miners and operators
representatives to effect an agree
mynt as to the price of explosives at
a recent conference.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
assisfanl

Miss Hazel Bledsoe, assistant
cashier Of the Rock Island here,
leaves today for a two weeks vaca-
lion. She will visit in Chicago, Bos-
ton and Portland, Maine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
Two New Chicks.

There were two new Chicks on The
Job Sunday, the same being Clarke
in right filed, and Kennedy behind
the plate. AS far as the fans are
concerned, Stub" Clarke can do all
the playing in right field that there
is to be done around Chickasha for
som time to come. He poled three
singles out of four times up and
pulled a regular circus catch OF
Estes drive in the second inning
grabbing the offering while going at
full speed near the right center field
fence.
Kennedy also made good. Hayes
was given a day off and the new
man assigned to the receiving job.
He caught a perfect game, poled a
single out of three trips up and show
ed that he has a throwing arm by
(Continued on Page 6.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Colson of Chi
cago are here for a visit at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Brooker
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
1000 Prisoners Added to List When
Revolutionsts Make Big Haul;
Washington Expects Hear Car
rama Caught.
SOME FEAR TROUBLE
NOT ENDED IN MEX.
Some Think Carranza Not Beaten
and That Obregon and Gonzales
Will Not Work in Harmony to
End Of Better Government.
ny United Press.

ny United Press.
FL Paso May 17.-The Carranza
cabinet and 2000 prisoners were cap
dured by reyomtionists near San Mar
COS, reports received here today
said.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
Official Report Expected.

by United Press.
Washington, May 17.-Reports of
the capture of Carranza are expected
here momentarily. According to re-
ports received here his followers are
ready to go into the hills after Car
rama if the rebels fail to capture
him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
IN PoLlcE COURT

When she was found guilty of rude,
indecent and immoral conduct, Alb
bic Hale was fined $40 in municipal
court this morning. The fine was
paid.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
Pawhuska Tribe Taken Into Camp
When Chicks Bunch Hits In the
Plnches; Reudys Double
Scores Winning Counters.
MILLER PITCHES CLASS
A BRAND OF BASE BALL
Holds Visitors to Six Hits; Has Busy
Day; Kennedy, Catcher and Clarke
outfielder Win Places In the
Hearts of Fandom.

The Chicks punched five of their
IL hits in the first and fourth in.
nings yesterday afternoon at Univer.
sity park and with the teams de.
Tense working in practically perfect
order, copped the first battle of the
abbreviated Pawhuska series to /.
Miller, the big lefthander ON the
mound for Chlckasha had the Paw.
huska trize feeding from his hand
most Of the game, giving up but six
hits and striking out six In addl-
tion to this Miller had a great day,
Increasing his fielding average by
several points. He fielded his posi-
tion perfectly, himself throwing out
eight at first.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
ORDER ORAL ARGUMENT
IN ANTITRUST CASE
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, May 1.-THE SUI
preme court today ordered an oral
argument of the governments anti
trust suit against the Lehigh Valley
railroad and coal combination.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17

49," anu StiihihB Vul SlA. III uuul-
tion to this Miller had great day,
increasing his fielding average by
several points He fielded his posi-
tion perfectly, himself throwing out
eight at first.
Chicks Score First.
The home crew started things In
the initial inning. Clarke, the
Chicks midget right gardener,
popped out to Olson. McMullen was
up with a single over third. Poolaw
poled safety and MeMullen pulled
up at second. Reynolds further
proved his ability to hit in the pinch
by smaeking a long single on which
McMullen scored, with Poolaw rest.
ing on third and Red taking second
on the THROWN. Kennedy flied out
to Robinson and Pettigrew whitfield
In the first OF the fourth Pawhus-
ka tied things up when Miller was
worked out of a run. Olson singled
Harris essayed bunt the result be-
ing a freak offering that went for a
pitcher and first Robinson laid one
down and all hands were safe. Estes
tried the squeeze and Olson was
forced at the plate Miller to Ken
nedy, but the bases were stlll load
ed. Decker walked, forcing Harris
across the pan with Pawhuskas 8 only
counter Garrity hit to McMullen and
tightening double, Mack to Rey-
nolds to Kitterman retired the side
and pulled Miller out of bad hole,
Decker and Garrity being the vic
Tins.
In the last half Of the fourth Pet
tigrew"s men slated the game down.
Reynolds opened up with a single.
Kennedy took one in the rib and
trotted to first Red to second. Pet
tigrew laid down sacrifice, advanc-
ing both men. 1t was then that Vic
Reudy came through with a hit
where it would do the most good. 1t
was a double against the center field
wall, scoring Reynolds and Kennedy.
That ended the scoring for both
clubs.
A rally that worked the fans up to
the nth degree was staged by Paw
huska at the opening Of the ninth
and for a moment It looked squally.
Harris and Robinson singled. Estes
laid one down and Miller threw to
third in time to catch Harris, but
Poolaw dropped the throw, the play
loldmg the bags with none down
Miller then uncorked a brand OF
pitching that proved to be entirely
satisfactory to all concerned, except
Pawhuska. He struck out Decker
and Garrity and made Palmer roll
an easy grounder to Reynolds who
tossed him out at first for the final
count
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
sUFF DECISION TODAY
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Dover, Del, May 1.-THE
Delaware legislature is expec-
ted to pass on the resolution
for the ratification Of the fed
eral constitutional suffrage
amendment today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
WASH|TA RIVER
STILL UP, SAYS
WORD RECEIVED
Running Five Feet Over Dam at
Power Plant; Thousands Acres of
Land Under Water; Boguy
Creek Out OF Banks.

This morning at 1880 O'Clock, the
Chickashl Gas and Electric compa'
ny's guage at the dam near here reg
istered five feet and six inches above
bank, indicating that the Washita
river flood hld declined three inches
since noon yesterday
According to +, D. ShaEfer, mama
ger of the gas and electric company,
the guage registered five feet and
nine inches during most of the day
Sunday. This morning at Z O'clock
the guage registered five feet and
six inches, the same showing that
was made at 1880.
Hundreds of acres Of land near
Chickasha is under water. it was re.
ported.
Bosey Creek on Rampage.
That Boggy creek, near Minco, was
ON a rampage Saturday and Sunday
was the statement nude this morning
by Commissioner Ira NJ Johnson, OF
Minco, who was in the city. The
waters of the creek We're, however,
steadily receding to their nomal
stage he said.
Thousands of acres Of creek bot.
tom land were flooded and the dam
age ITO growing crops was estimated
at more than one hundred thousand
dollars. John sain Farmers will
be forced to replant practically all
the crops in the bottom, he declared.
Speaking of the Boggy creek RAM
page, Johnson said: THE Washita
looked like tributary of Boggy
creek
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17
FRENCH BUSY IN
EVACUATION OF
HUN TERRITORY
By United Prees.

BY United Press
Paris, May 17-French and Bel
gian troops started the evacuation
Of Frankfort this morning, according
to adyices received mere today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-17

All the latest news by
wire every day from the
United Press Association.
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Tuesday, August 18th, 1920

between the hours of and 3 o'clock,
p. m, all that dwelling house property
and lot where the said Mrs. John E.
Eskridge now resides, situated on the
southwest side of Church Street, Cam
bridge, Maryland, being No. NO Church
street, having a frontage of 55 feet
on said street. and running back for
depth of 100 feet with right of way
adjoining.
This property is situated in one of
the most desirable residential sections
of Cambridge, and is very convenient
to the business section. \The dwelling
contains rooms and is lin good con-
dition.
Possession Sept. 1st, 1920, taxes and
insurance to be adjusted as of that
date. Prospective buyers are invited
to look the property over. The owner
will be glad to show it.
TERMS OF SALE;-Ten (10) per
cent cash on day of sale; 20 per cent.
six months from day of sale, and the
balance twelve months from day of
sale, with interest from Sept. 1st, 1920,
or all cash, at the option of the pur-
chaser, the deferred payments to be
secured by the bond of the purchaser,
with surety to be approved BY the I'M
dersigned.
CALVIN HARRINGTON, Attorney.
Dixie Realty Co, Auct.
7t30 cod till sale
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Musical Recital AT
Waugh Church Monday
Evening At $50 O'Clock

The Trustees Free Will Offering
Club of Waugh M. E. Church, Mrs.
Susan Kennard, president; Mrs. Hat
tie Eaves, secretary; will present
Madam Bernardine Mason, the lead
ing Negro contralto, in recital at
Waugh M. E. Church. Monday even
ing at $50 o'clock. Madam Mason
will be assisted by Prof. Wilson Lamb
of Orange, N. j., Mrs. Bessie Tate, of
Norfolk, Va, Mr.. Jerry c. Anderson,
of Norfolk, Va, and Mrs. Mamie Gale
Stellar, of this city with Cora w. AL
exander, of Orange. N. j., as accom-
PIANIST.
The tickets will be 35 cents each.
Madam Mason will also sing a num-
Der of selections at the services at
Waugh Church tomorrow morning.
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CALVIN HARRINGTON. Solicitor
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
TOWN RESIDENCE

By virtue of authority from the
owner, Mrs. John z. Eskridge, on &C.
count of the said owner intending to
remove from Cambridge in the near
future, the undersigned, as Attorney,
will offer for sale, by public auction,
to the highest bidder, at the Court
House door, Cambridge, Maryland, on
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-08-14

In Equity In The Circuit Court For
Dorchester County, No. 3639 Chan
Gerry
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Sugar rriiees 10 drop

Suga, prices are expected 10 come
down a peg in the near future by
reason Of the receipts of the foreign
product. Local dealers are still ex-
acting from % to rs cts. per pound
Here and there it is o&ered at 20
cents in limited quantities. A mar
gin of two cents profit is allowed by
the fair price commissioner and a
buyer may demand to see the invoice
to determine the cost.-Balto. Amer
lean.
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Hall Thomas

Mr.. Hall Thomas, SON of Mrs
Frances and the late Edward Thomas
died at his home on Muir street this
morning about four O'Clock after an
illness that had lasted about four
years. He was forty-four years OF
age.
Besides his mother he is survived
by one brother, Mr.. James Thomas,
of Baltimore.
The funeral services will be held
from his late home tomorrow after
noon at two o'clock Interment will
be in Cambridge cemetery.
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DORCHESTER POST OF
VETERANS ORGANIZED
Meeting at ArmoIy Last Night Re-
suited in the Organization OF a 10
cal Post of Foreign Wars.

At a meeting at the Armory last
night of a number of the men who
had seen service overseas and in hos
tile waters, the Dorchester Post OF
Veterans of Foreign Wars was Or
ganized with the following Temporal
ry officers:
Commander, Fred Brannock.
Sr. Vice Commander, F. S. Breull.
Jr. Vice Commander, George b.
Wall.
Quartermaster, Thomas B. Leon
ard.
Adjutant, Brice G. Wall.
An application for charter was
made to National Headquarters. The
next meeting will be held the first
Wednesday night in September, Sept.
list, at the same place.
The meeting was called to order
by Capt H. FIuegel, Personal Aide
to the Commander-in-Chi VINO eX-
planned the objects of the organiza-
ton and the reasons why those men
who had served their country IN for
eign wars should De organized.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-08-14

, Master Billie ellis, is visiting his
aunt, Mrs. Leon D. Bradley at viii
liamsburg.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-08-14

WANTED-Local representative, man
or woman, for Cambridge and vicinity,
to sell our products CAMTAL PRO
DUCTS. Tyrone, Pa. B8-l4-1l-19
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ORDER NISI

A. Stengle Marine Attorney named in
mortgage, VS.. Moses d. Moore, ct al.
In Equity In The Circuit Court For
Dorchester County. No. S639 Chan
Gerry.
ORDERED, this oath day of July, A.
D., 1920, by the Circuit Court for Dor
chester County, sitting as Court of
Equity, that the Sale of the property
mentioned in these proceedings made
and reported by A. Stengle Marine, At
torney named in Mortgage be Ratified
and Confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary be shown on or before the
28th day of August next. Provided, a
copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in Dorchester
County, Maryland, once in each of
three successive weeks, before the 23rd
day OF August next.
The Report states the amount of
Sales to be $249000
WILLIAM H. MEDFORD,,
True Copy: Clerk.
Test: WILLIAM H MEDFORD.
Clerk
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A. Stengle Marine, Attorney named in
mortgage, VS.. Moses d. Moore, ct al