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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-10
Scout Increment
Started 10 Years
Ago FIOurishing

Ten years ago the Boy Scout move
ment was introduced into the Unit.
ed States along the same general
line of effort as the Boy Scouts of
England which was organized in
1907 and was developed under the
personal supervision of Sir Robert
S. S Baden Powell.
The organization of American boys
into scouts was first proposed by
w. D. Boyce of Chicago, whose in
terest was first aroused by an ac-
tual service rendered him in true
scout spirit by London scout, who
because of his obligation to do a
good turn daily and the rule against
the acceptance Of tips, greatly as
tonshed and impressed Mr. Boyce.
After conference with Sir Rob
ert Boden Powell, he secured the CO.
operation of friends in Washington,
d. c., and proceeded to incorporate
under the laws of the District of Co
lumbia, the organization OF Boy
Scouts of America which was was ef-
fectiyely accomplished on February
s, 1910.
With the cooperation of other in
sttutions interested in boys, the
plans for the present organization
were developed, putting the admins
tration of the Boy Scouts OF America
into the hands of national council
working through an executive board
and through local councils and local
scout officials throughout the coun
try. In 1910 a small office was
opened in New York and in 1911 the
present headquarters were establish
ed at 200 Fifth avenue.
With the development and growing
needs of the movement it became
eXpedient TO secure federal incorpo-
ration which was done by special act
of congress in June, 1916.
During the period of the war the
scouts rendered the government
wonderful service al free of charge
Scouts decorated for the sale Of
1,S67 ,047 Liberty bonds to the value
of $27S, S,744,65O,, numbered 1886 and
those decorated for special work in
the Victory loan were 15,4S5. The w
S. S. drives also were effectively aid
ed by scouts for 7S,4S6 boys were
decorated for special effort
The achievement buttons awarded
to 2299S scouts were given for the
first 25 different sales. The ace med !
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-10
notice.!

The board OF directors of Consoli
dated School District No. 81, Grady
county, Oklahoma, will receive seal
ed bids UP and until o'clock Mon
day, February 1G, 1920, for $3S,OO0
in bonds on said district, bearing 6
per cent interest, payable semi-an-
nually, and maturing 20 years from
date. Bids will be opened in the
office OF County Superintendent
Mail bids to Elliott Anderson, clerk
Ninnekah, Oklahoma.
7-3t. Elicit Anderson, clerk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-10
Dollars and Cents

Counting it only in dollars and
cents, how much did that last cold
cost you? A man may not always
stop work when he has a cold, but
perhaps it would be better if he
did. 1t takes about ten days to get
completely rid of cold under the
usual treatment. That time can be
much shortened by taking Chamber
lains Cough Remedy and proper
care OF yourself, in fact bottle Of
this remedy in the house is nigh
ty good investment during the win
ter and spring months.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-10
Groves TasteIess chill Tonic

restores vitality and energy by purifying and e
ricEing the blood, Iou can soon feel its Strength
snine. Invisoratng Eliecs. Price GOo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-10

Communist Observation-Disclosures
Moscow March
&c 1918 and signed by Rakovs NJ
ev Trotzk andF Paten"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-10

c. G. stelnberger, So; three
months
j. II. Stine, $25; six months.
r. T. Montgomery, $12; six months
r. A. Lyle $6 six months.
Floyd McCaught,y, $12; six
months.
J. L. Marsh, Sc; six months.
j. G. Mays, $12; twelve months.
Fred Andrews, $1,000; six months.
Geo. Beeler $1,000; per year
j. s. Browne $500; six months.
Dan Beets, $500; six months
Chester Cowan, $500; six months.
j. w Conner, $500; six months.
S. c. Durbin, $500; six months.
Rev Denham, 5000; six months
Chas. Dayton, $500; six months.
Nat Densler, $1,000; per year.
c. o. Finch, $500; six months.
j. II. Griffin, $4,000; six months
T. S. Hendrick, $500; six months
Rev G. b. James, $3.50; six months
J. b. Kelsey, $500; six months.
w. II. Laboon, $500; six months.
J.. L. Levy, $500; per month
IT. w. Morrison, $500; six months.
E. K. Miller, $500; six months.
j. Myers, $500; six months.
J. II. Nugent, 5000; six months.
]. Edwin Pool, 5000; six months.
b. p. Smith, $4,000; six months.
G. Sullivan, $500; six months
L. A. Sanders $500; six months.
II. Il. Spencer 5000; six months.
NJ. H. Shepard, 5000; six months.
S. Shaw, $3.50; six months.
O. J. Springer $500, six months.
J. T. Slayton, $500; six months.
G. L. Widney $500; six months.
e. Z. All1ire, $500; six months.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
NAMES HORSE AS BENEFICIARY OF
 WAR INSURANCE

Buffalo, N. Y., July 27.-Kniplow, 12 years old stallion, was the bene- ficiary named in the $1o,000 war in- suranee policy carried by Harry K. Thurman, of Memphis, Tenn, and his aunt. Mrs. Mary Mitchell, of Buffalo, is complying with the terms of the policy. Thurman died in action over seas.
 The facts in the case came out when Mrs. Mitchell sought to have Kniplow placed among the mounts of Troop I, state guard, in the ar mory here. She said Thurman was much attached to the horse and hav- ing no near relatives who would suffer through his death, he decided to provide for the animals care in case he did not return. The sur- plus above the cost of the horses keep goes to Mrs. Mitchell.
 Kniplow is suffering from a sprain- ed tendon but is recovering and is expected soon !. to become a part of Troop Is outfit where he is a great favorite.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
MILL..ERAND l. OFF TO
 SOVIET DECISION

Paris, July 27-Premier Millerand, accompanied by Marshal Foch left today for Cologne where he will dis cuss with Premier Lloyd George the Soviet proposal for a conference be- tween the Allies and representatives of the Russian Soviet governm ent.
 It is reported that Premier Miller and sounded by the British govern ment on the question, gave as pre- Iiminary conditions to entering nego- tiations with the Russians the acknowledgment by the Soviet of in formation engagements of former Rus sian government and confirmation by the Russian people of the Sowiet's authority.
 The probability is also expressed that M. Mil1erand will refuse to agree to the request in the Russian note for the surrender of General Wrange1 the anti-Bolshevik leaders in south ern Russia, and that he will ask the United States to participate in the London conference if it is held.
 All the newspapers attach consider able importance to the situation re- Tchitcherin, Bolsheviki foreign min ister, for Allied-Soviet. conference in London.
 With the exception of Socialist or gans the newspapers are unanimou in the support of the government p1ar to demand of the Soviet governmen' recognition of engag agements of former Russian governments.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
OUIJA BOARDS
 GET STARTED ON
 ELWELL MURDER

New York, July 27.-Ouija boards by the score have volunteered to solve the mysterious murder of Joseph Bowen Elwe1l, turfman, card expert and "Don Juan.''
 Since the body of the gambler was found in his handsome residence here last month, with a bullet through the forehead, alleged clues, motives and revelations of the murderer him- self have been gathered from ethe- real planes by the thousands and dumped upon an admittedly be- wildered staff of the District At torney's office.
 All of these occult communications are not discarded. While disclaiming any faith in Ouija's ability a crime investigator. the District At torney nevertheless admits that he has assigned a mar to the special duty of reading occult contributions and to submit to him personally any conveying apparently useful informa- tion. An anonymous communication purporting to be an occult revela- ton may contain a valuable clue. MT. Swann believes, his theory being that the criminal might use this method of informing on a confederate.
 Anonymous communicants purport to reveal prelude. plot and climax Of the crime
 The missing automatic pistol with which E1weIl was shot has been To- cated by Ouija boards or other "su- pernaturaI' means; in. every part of the Elwell home, from the sitting room in which the murder was com itted down into the basement and up to the roof
 Until the murderer is supplemented, both the police and District At torhey's staff say they expect no surcease from the persistent profli- gacy of occult assistance now being forced on them.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
TWO INJURED IN
 MOTOR SMASH

Danielson, Conn.,, July 27-V. P. Marsh of Gloucester, Mass, and w. k. kilbrith, of Bryantville. Mass, both injured, were occupants of an automobile which was smashed by a south bound passenger train on North street crossing, this forenoon. They were put aboard the train and taken south. Marsh had a broken leg and internal injuries and was the more seriously hurt. Kilbrith seem ec to have escaped with a cut on the nose and bruises.
 There was a long freight standing on siding close by the crossing and the men are thought to have been watching this and did not hear or see the approaching passenger train, which, due here at 9:15 a. m., stand ard time, was fifteen minutes late, from Worcester for New London.
 Marsh travels for wholesale fish dealer, and kilbrith for a coffee con cern in Boston. The men and the machine were hurled many feet.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
Millionaire Made Big
 Fortune In Exchan0e

then had redeemed hers at the nor
 mai rate of exchange. Paradoxical as
 it may seem, although the value of
 the lire has depreciated only 75 per
 cent, Ponzi has been making profit
 of nearly 200 per cent on the money
 he has invested.
 The government IS now endeavor-
 ing to block this new and easy road
 to riches. The practice has become so widespread that the Post Office
 has adopted new regulation that
 permits the redemption of only ten coupons at a time. Each coupon has a value of 5 cents in American money. A person desiring to redeem
 more than ten coupons at a time must now make an affidavit setting forth where and how the coupons were &C., quired.
 Ponzi's operations are said to have
 been under investigati ton by Federal. State and county officials for some time without uncovering any violation of the law. Soon after his arrival at his office, No. 27 School street, today he forced his way through 500 pros pective investors and then solicited | interviews with the authorities. He sought conferences with Attor- | ney General J. Weston Allen, United | States District Attorney Daniel J. 1 Gallagher and District Attorney Jos l eph c. Pelletier, explaining that ne l did so because of rumors that all l three officials were about to begin or had instigated investigations of his l method of doing business.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
MASSACRE OF
 LAPS IS CAUSE
 OF EXCITEMENT

Tokio. July 27.-The massacre of Japanese at Nikolaievsk, Siberia, on May 12, the details of which are com ing to light, appears to be causing great excitement throughout Japan.
 Newspapers which are devoting col umns to the affair daily declare that there is a divergence of views between the military circles and the foreign office, the army authorities insisting on taking strong retaliatory measures against the Bolsheviki.
 The Navy Department thinks that 1t is certain that all the Japanese troops, numbering 301, after a desper- ate resistance, met their death by fighting, the morning of the 18th.
 It has also been aseertained that the Bolshevih before leaving Nikolaievsk, massacred the surviving Japanese prisoners, numbering about a hundred.
 The government has begun investi- gations into the reports that guns from a Chinese gunboat were trained on the Japanese garrison at Niko- laievsk at the time of the massacre. Should these reports prove true it is probable that they will be made the basis of diplomatic representations to the Chinese government.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
POLICE SERVED
 AS LIQUOR GUARDS

Chicago, July 27-Chief of Police Garrity today announced that he had been quietly investigating reports of police aid in whiskey purchases on the part of saloonkeepers.
 Detective Sergeant Paul Peterson, who is under arrest. is said to have confessed serving as guard" to Abraham Nelson, who was robbed of SIS, 5,0Go yesterday The police today were Investigating the possibility or the ho1dup having been prearranged Nelson said the ro oney was his own but that he expected to pool whtskey among other saloonmen after he se- cured it.
 Sergeant Peterson was to show ms where to get the liquor" Nelson said, "but he left me as soon we got to the shop and almost immediately was held up. It looks like a frameup to me-
 "I have discovered that there ap- pear to have been cases where police men have ben acting as guards for saloonmen who did illicit whisky buy ing,'' the chief said.
 Peterson denied any participation in the robbery.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30

Boston. July 27.-An investigation
 into the business methods of the Se- eurtties Exchange Company, of which
 Charles Ponzi is the head, was begun
 yesterday morning by District Attor-
 ney Joseph c. Peuetier to determine
 the manner in which Ponzi had made a fortune which he puts at ss, SOC, ,oeo
 within few months. Ponzi is volun-
 tarily cooperating in the investiga- ton and has thrown open his books to an auditor.
 He claims that his company has paid dividends of 50 per cent within 45 days to all it's investors. His method, according to his own story, consisted of buying depreciated for ing it in Europe for postal receipts an agreement made before the war world, the contracting Governments agreed to honor at the normal rate of exchange a form of postal receipt
 pom
 It is possible for a resident of any of the countries bound by the agree
 ment to ofpurchase these coupons and
 have them redeemed in America on the pre-war rate of exchange. He asserts he has been buying Itai- 1 ian lire or other foreign money 1T i this country at a 75 per cent de | preciated value, sending this Italian money to Europe, and with it ha 1 been buying quantities of "Interna tional Reply Coupons which he ha
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
NO TEACHERS
 FOR N0RWA ALK

South Norwalk, Conn.,, July 27- Unless the teachers association Of Norwalk accepts contracts given them last night by the board of education at salary less than that originally agreed upon before August 2, Nor walk will be unable to open it's schools on September 7.
 The item of s212,830 was request ed in the budget presented to the board of estimate and taxation for teachers salaries and this was cut to $204,O42. Tentative contracts had been made with the teachers at sal- aries which would be the amount asked for and as under the city char ter, section ITO the board of educa- tion has the power to fix teachers salaries, it was believed the amount would be granted. The board of es- timate acting under section 62 of the city charter which provides that no contracts or bills shall be made against the city by city officers un- less the sum called for has already been appropriated, refused to appro- priate the money asked for.
 1SorwaIk is paying but $1,250 to teachers, which is less than Darien, Westport or Wilton, surrounding g towns, are paying teachers.
 The contracts presented the teach CTS last night called for acceptance for such term of days as the money ap- propriated would last for, approxi- mately 192 school days, was refused. / Judge John H: Light, formerly at torney general of Connecticut, legal advisor of the board of education. stated in an opinion presented to the board of education last night, that the board of estimates had exceeded it's authority in cutting the appropriation asked for, has advised the board to use money, set aside for "tea chers' bonuses as funds to help out the de- ficiency between the appropriation re- quested and the appropriation given.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
MOVEMENT FOR
 NEW STATE IN
 TRANS-CAUCASIA

Warsaw, July 27.-A strong move ment designed to create large Ma homedan state in trans-Caucasia. ex- tending from the Caspian sea to Erzerun, has been started recently according to word received here. It is designed to make the new state 8 tatellite of Turkey. A purely na- tional idea is said to be behind this movement and which has nothing in common with Bolshevism, according to reports excepting dislike for the Allies.
 It is said Lenine, the Russian Pre- Inier and Mustapha Kennel Pasha, Turkish Nationalist leader, both have the same aim-to attack Great Britain. But while Kennel cannot ad- init .Moscow's supremacy over Ar menia and the Mahamedan Caucasus, Lenine does not wish to see creation of a large Turkish state in the Cau- caSuS-
 Consequently, though Allies, the two leaders are really rivals.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
4S AUTOS PASS
 IN A MINUTE

At the corner of Main street and Fairfield avenue, where traffic is re- Earded heaviest, machines passed this noon at the approximate rate of 45 per minute. At six o'clock last night the number amounted to GA per min ute which amount is just double that of a "clocking" which was taken on the corner last April.
 During the rush hour last night and this noon, traffic was handled with out a flaw. Some new drivers halted their machines at the southwest cor ner of Main street at Fairfield ave- nue, but moved on to the corner of Cannon street when instructed to do so by the police. All buses proceed ing south across Fairfield avenue are required to- take on or discharge pas sengers at Cannon street.
 One jitneyman who came in from New York City yesterday with three machines, was anxiously inquiring this morning as to the whereabouts of S5.000 fund which he had been told was sort of loan reserve for drivers who were financially unable to secure registration markers and licenses None of the local jitneurs were aware of the existence of this fund, and the New Yorker expressed an intention of retugning to New York immediately.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
ENGLISH FOLLOW
 ECONOMY POLICY; MANY BANKRUPTS

London, July 27-English people have determined upon policy of strict economy resulting in a consid- erable increase in the number of bankruptcies during the last few months These failures have occurred not only in London but also in the provinces. Business men. however, are confronted by the fact that the aggregate number is far below the total for pre-war years, figures for 1919 being E37 as against 2,s56 for 1914.
 While many reasons are advanced for this state of affairs. the most ac- ceptable one in busin ess circles is the attitude of the buying public which has decided only to purchase absolute necessities. In consequence. traders who have purchased large stocks of goods at fancy prices in anticipation of quick and handsome profits, find themselves with white elephants'' on their hands and a buying public.
 The goods had to be disposed of frequently at a big loss.
 The recent bankruptcies included a. number of demobilized men who started business with the proceeds of their gratuity and small savings These men, for the most part. were inexperienced in the ways of trade and when a severe test came, they were forced to close their doors
 A woman proprietor of a high class millinery shop fin Bond street exl plained recently that wealthy women who before the war bought gener- ously in such speciality shops as hers, were unable to do so now, because of the tremendous increase in the cost of living, wages for servants, etc. These women now are only purchasing the necessities, the business woman added.
 From every trade comes the report that shop keepers and business houses generally find themselves with an overstock of goods, purchased in hope of a big buying season this spring and summer. D
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
LAVIT GOES TO
 NEWARK FOR STAY
Bridgeport, July 27, 1920.

Sam Lavit for the time being at least for Sam with his bag all packed left this morning for Newark, N. J., where he will be connected with that lodge of the Amalgamated Metal Workers of America. Just before leaving town this morning Sam spent a pleasant half hour or so in the City Court tell ing his honor why he spoke at the plant of the Graphophone Company without a permit a week ago last Fri day. Lack of evidence made it neces- sary to continue the case over for an- other week
 During Lavit's absence from this city Steven Bircher of Newark will direct the activities of the fight of local lodge No. 30 for free speech
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
Extra Session of Legislature on the
 Jitncy Situation
AWARD APPLIED
 TO ALLIED DEBTS

Washington, july 27-Reduction of the allied debt to the United States by the application to the debts of the various governments of amounts awarded them on claims against this country growing out of the war was considered today by the treasury.
 Payment of claims against the United States will not he made in cash or credit to debtor nations. ae- cording to present plans, but amounts recognized from this country will be charged off Americas bill.
 Negotiations are under way with France to settle in this manner claims amounting to $19,G0O,0 awarded that country by war depart ment. France is anxious to receive the amount of the claims in cash so it may buy certain commod dities in the United States, but the treasury takes the position that it cannot pay out if greater sum is owed in return.
 Claims of the French and Italian governments against the shipping board for materials taken over at the outbreak of the war probably will be liquidated in this way. France is asking approximately 100000 and Italy $2,000,O0o.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
FORMER KAISER'S
 HOME IS CALLED
 LITTLE POTSDAM''

Doorn, Holland, July 27.-The for mer German. Emperor William, while protesting desire to lead at Doorn the quiet life of a country gentle man, has nevertheless created a little court around hinl-somewhat larger than which he had at Amerongen and Dutch newspapers have already begunE calling Doorn "The Little Potsdan.''
 The Allies demands upon Holland to guard the former Emperor closely have made it impossible for William to ningle with the Dutch country gentry who have estates about Doorn and the house where he is said to expect to spend his remaining days is just like a little bit of Germany.
 Strict military order prevails out side the House of Doorn, where passersby must not be too curious. Within the discipline is Prussian. Will Hams only associates are German. His entire staff, including approxi- mately 0 servants, are German, with one exception-the village barber. a Dutcnman, is called in now and then to trim his hair or beard.
 When at Amerongen, William went frequently to Doorn by automobile. but now, he is seldom seen outside the wire fence of his estate, which villagers call his "4o hectare cage" Forty hectares are about 80 acres.
 The few times he has been out. he has paid visits to his former host. Count Bentinck, at Amerongen. Now and then, the former crown prince or others of Williams sons have been permitted to visit the exile, largely because of the illness of their mother, but, from day to day. Will liam seldom sees any new faces only his daily associates.
Republican farmer., 1920-07-30
HIGH RATES l. WILL BOOST MILK PRICES
Milk Producers in Eastern Part of the State Gall a Meeting.

Sterling. Conn.,. July 27-Notices for meeting of locals of milk produc- CTS in eastern Connecticut have been sent out by John Tanner, president of the Milk Producers Union. The question to be considered is that of advancing the price of milk sent to the Boston and Providence markets. Prospective increases in freight rates is the reason given for need of higher prices than the August schedule. The basic price for August recently agreed to is 9A cents per quart, all over head charges and surplus being taken out While shipments are several hundred quarts daily more than in June from this section many dairies are not shipping, but are selling to nearby customers.