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Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-12
STATEMENT IS
MOST OPTIMISTIC
Secretary Houston Says Treasury De-
partment Looks Very Bright
Situation Not Grave.
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. IL - An
nouncing that the last remaining
floating Indebtedness of the govern
ment will be redeemed Monday, Sec
retary Houston said the position of
the treasury was Every BRIGHT" aod
officials saw nothing in the present
financial situation which they re-
gard as extremely grave.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-12
Ask Osaka Factories
Not TO Send Goods
Associated Press

TOXIC, Feb 12-ATientsin des-
patch says the Japanese merchants
there have wired to Osaka requesting
the factories not to send them any
more goods until further notice. This
is on account of the Chinese boycott
against things Japanese.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-12
WILLIAMS ISSUES
WARNING TO is.
Says Banking Figures Are Deceptive
As Decreases Have Occurred In
Production.
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. PA warn
ing that the prosperity and activity
dicated by the banking figures may
become artificial and deceptive, was
given today by John Shelton Williams
in his annual report as comp
troller of currency. "a large volume
Of money cannot mean there is an in
crease in wealth, while there is a de-
reasa in production and an accumu-
9etion and movement of securities anC
currency, which represents abnormally
inflated values put on diminished sup
plies and essentials" he said.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-12
John 3. Payne The
Secretary Interior
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb 12-John
Barton Payne of Illinois, has been Sc
Secretary of Interior to succeed
Franklin X. Lane. Payne is now
chairman Of the United States Ship
ping Board.
Add Payne Secretary of Interior r1l1
Lane will retire at his own request
on March 1st.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-12
Denmark Wins
Great Victory
Associated Press

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 12-Denmark
won an overwhelming victory in the
Plebiscite in the Province Of Schles-
wig by which the future status of that
district was determined, according to
official figures issued this morning.
The figures show the Danish adher-
ents cast $4,000 votes and the Ger
mans $4,000.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-12

Mr.. Berry D. Brown was business
visitor here today from Sidon, and
made this office an appreciated call.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-12
PRESIDENT TO
MEET R. R. MEN
Will Hold Personal Conference With
Them Tomorrow Discuss
The Wage Demands.
Associated Press

lead Article Without Head . Oi2e. Ii
WASHINGTON, Feb. l2-Presi-
dent Wilson will have a personal
conference tomorrow with the three
representatives of the Railroad Broth
erhoods, to discuss the wage demands
of the 100000 railroad workers
which were referred to him by Direct
or General Hines.
The selection of their spokesmen
was left to the Union Representative
who chose Mr.. Jewell, acting for the
Railway Employees Department of
the American Federation of Labor,
President Manion of the Order of
Railway Telegraphers and Acting
President Shea of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen and Engineers.
Union Representatives are mclin-
ed to regard the situation as acquie-
scent, while the White House officials
expressed concern at the gravity of
the problem presented.
With the exception of the Main
tenance Way Employees and the Bro
IIiSIHOOo VI halfway lGalIlTlen, Ine
| Union officials are apparently will
ing to leave the case in the hands of
the President and although there is
dissatisfaction because living costs
are not being reduced, it is evident
the Union men felt that another op-
portunity would be given for adjust
ment of the differences
EXPECTED DECIDE QUICK
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE dis
position of the wage demands for more
than two million railroad employees
is in the hands of President Wilson
today. The decision to lay the mat
| ter before. the President was made
after Director General Hines and the
representatives and employees failed
to reach an agreement late yesterday.
A statement setting forth the views
| of both sides of the controversy was
in the course of preparation this
morning for submission to the Presi-
dent. The time 1T witt require 20
consider the statements is problema
| tical, but it is believed it will be short
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-12

Private j. V. Wade, who has been
stopping at the Reiman Hotel for the
past week, left yesterday for Fort
Wright, N. Y. From there he will go
the latter part of this month to the
Philippines for three years service.
4
Messrs. E. B. Clark and c. A. Guen-
ther of Morgan City, have returned
home from a visit of about three
weeks to Hot Springs, and both are
very much improved in health.
x
DIR. C. Davis was in the city today
from Morgan City on business.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-12
THE WEATHER

+ X X X X j: X X X X X X X X
SSISSIPPI-Local rains Thurs
day and probably Friday.
Local Observations.
TEMPERATURE 81 de-
grees; lowest, As degrees; precipita-
ton, 40; river gauge 33 feet; rise in
"a hours or.
Miss Annie Long Stephens,
Local Observer.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-12

Closed 35 up.
New Orleans Spots $3.50.
New York closed on account Lin
coins birthday.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-12

Take the Daily Commonwealth
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

round route the tobacco fumes will
have very detrimental effect on the
fighters. Decision fights will help to
correct another little fault Of the
American fight game. Whe nthe ref
cree is allowed to name winner, 1t
does not seem probable that the Sc
rials between Benny Leonard and
Johnny Dundee and Willie Jackson
and Johny Dundee viii lbe allowed to
continue"
Wilde denies that he has collected
data from which to write an indct-
ment of the American fight game
when he returns to England.
THAT story was started by persons
who do not wish me WE'LL" said said.
MY definition of a real fighter"
"A real fighter is a boy who can
1t and tyke 3 1T and 'andle is
'ands."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
Ball Games VIII
Start at 4 Instead
of $3.50 Is Word

change in the schedule OF ball
games has been made, effective upon
lot, letetr from r r. McGaha re.
ceived today states.
All week day games will start at 4
o'clock instead of $3.50, except the
last game Of every series, which will
start at $3.50 in order to let the visit
ing teams catch the north bound
Rock Island. All Sunday games will
start at $3.50 and all double-headers
at 2 80, Mr. McGaha states
Mr.. McGaha states that he has TAX
EN- on another player, Harper who is
being used at second base. Reynolds
goes to right field. Clark is playing
third, when necessity forces Poolaw
to the pitching mound. Mack affirms
that he is on the hunt for another
pitcher and expects to land him by
the time the hits home soil again.
This Harper, new second sacker,
was purchased from Drumright He
played against the Chicks here with
the Drummers. In the three games
here he poled two singles anS
triple, and handled 16 chances with
one error
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

because they are treating their
Liberty bonds as spending mo-
ney, we clamor that the rate of
interest upon the bonds is too
low and urge bonus to bond
holders disguised as ii rcfunding
operation.
High rates of interest and
discount, limitations of currency
and credit, these and all other
traditional methods should be
used courageously but they will
not suffice under. the abnormal
world conditions now prevailing
We must get together, stop bick-
cring and face the critical Situa-
tion as we should foreign war.
We must cut government cxpen-
diturcs to the quick, abjurc boz
muses. and realize promptly upon
all Salablc war assets. Above all
we must work and save. We
produce more but more important
still, we must consume less.
The retention Of Liberty bonds
and their purchase at present
market prices and the safeguard
ing of savings by means of gov
crnmcnt savings securities are adj
vocated by the treasury depart
ment as sure methods of rectify-
ing the economic conditions. Mr..
I offinrNUnU outlines ahnvp
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
DON'T PRocRASTINATE

All who see the Rio Grande Valley
are Boosters for it. Why? No other
place like It. Climate, soil. water.
Wonderful developments and posi-
pjlitie5 Join our excursion party
and see for yourself. It's dandy
trip, ad time we'll spent. A. N. Wool
bridge phone 1858. 2S-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
AGAINST WAGE HIKE

Ponca City The local union of
carpenters here set precedent
when they voted yainst wage in
crease at meeting here. In JUS
tice to the union and the public.
the carpenters thought wage hike
would be unfair at this time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
Thirty-nIne Still Threate ne d.

The meeting was interrupted by
the entrance of one who made his
way to the platform and whispered
excitedly to the chairman.
as Mr.. Smith in the audience
broke forth the presiding officer. Il
am informed that his house is afire. "
Forty men sprang to their feet.
"It is the house of Mr.. John Smith
added the chairman
THANK goodness." fervently ex-
claimed one man, resuming his seat
Everybody's Magazine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
WORKER ELECrRlcurEp

Salisaw. William h. Lamb, %,
employe of the city water and light
company was electricuted here when
jhe came in contact with line wire
while working on top of the steel
water tower at the plant.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
Jimmy Wilde In
Gossip On Game
(By HENRY l.. FARRELL.

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
New York, May Punishment in
the ring does not consist entirely of
being "beaten up All the blows
that hurt don't come from the fists
of the other man. Crowds at the ring
side give some verbal iolts with more
kick in them than an opponents wal
lop.
Choice bits of ring wisdom from
Jimmy Wilde, the wee Wclshman and
flywcight champion OF the world who
has been showing America that he's
just about the finesh piece of fight
ing machinery seen in the ring in
long time.
When you speak of taking punish
ment." the bit of Brton said, "one
naturally thinks of hard right or
stngng left But that's not the only
way of getting hurt in the ring
Razzing, as you Americans call it.
has twice the dig on me as a blow.
You don't know how it feels to walk
out in the rang and be greeted with
Back to England, you Jimmie,
Knock his bloomin' block Off Grown
that little boob Shots like that hurt
me more than any wallop take and
| know they get under the hide Of
other boys because I've heard them
talk
"When | first came to the United
States States | didn't understand
American crowds. Lots of people
think that fighter is deaf in the
ring or that he is so engrossod in
his work that he is oblvious to what
goes on outside the ring. That is
not So Things said at the ringsido,
remarks from the crowl often take
a psychological turn that decide a
fight The taunts hurle at me hurt
me until learned that there was
malicious alb )ut it that it was /
was just what the Americans call
roofing
~ saw the Kilbane- -Valger fight and
the way the crowd razzed Kilbane
got me away from believing that the
fans were after me personally felt
better after that and now can take
It with good nature. American fans
have heen very good 10 me AMI |
appreciate it,"
Wilde has been here since last fall
and outside of his fist fight with
lack Sharkey, in which he was out
pointed, he has beaten the best of
little fellows He is to re.
urn to England some time carly in
une but plans to return in the fall
nd may decide to make his home in
he United Staets.
The Walker boxing bill is fine
ct and should put boxing on the
lane here that it is in England"
Wide said. Fifteen rounds the a
leal distance, | believe. In England !
8 have twenty rounds, but | believe =
lerc is just as much action aud in
rest in fifteen rounds. The provi-
on for two judges to give decisions }
ay work out but | am rather du.
GUS about il. The referee is the
lily man who should give decision. is
@ is in the ring with the fighters IL
Id sees everything at better range a
an man outside the ring Two :.
dyes seated on different sides of
e ring may have different ideas
out giving points and they never Je
II get the same view of a blow 1t pl
ay work out fine, however.
Smoking is one of the most OBJ
ctonable features of fights in :.
nerica. 1t is hard on the specta- =,
rs and on the fighters. Over the 15- 4,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
: A STOLEN SMILE 'ER TWO 4
= Z = = = q = = = 4 4 =
Helped Some.

Yeast-"Did you buy that bonnet
for your wife?'
Crimsonbeak-"I did"
Yeast-"Well, believe me, it makes
her looks fierce"
Crimsonbeak--'W Well, take it from
me she would have looked a good
deal fiercer II hadn't. t.'-Y Yonkers
Salesman.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
EXPRESS PAcKAGETTEs

/ ana WnaJ Is SO rare as udy III
June?
Then, if ever, come perfect days;
Then heaven tries the earth if it be
in tune,
And over it softly her warm car
lays. Lowell.
Truly, thse are dark, sad days for
loyal Chicks boosters. VIII some
kndhearted citizen please bolster
up our dropping spirits?
News Item: Following the double
header drubbing at Fort Smith, the
condition of Mr.. Pool is considerably
worse. He is suffering from the all
gone feeling. However, the doc says
he'll pull through if the Chicks win
few before they come homo.
But why shouldn't Col. Jakehamon
get into the race for the presidency?
Hasn't he about as big a "barl" as
any of the boys?
Another thing, nobody has ever
accused Jake of being tight when it
comes to turning money loose to put
over some great political principle
the election of a party committee
man, for example.
But the fellow who is too lazy to
raise his own vegetables can reduce
the cost of living by borrowing his
neighbor's garden That's the pol
icy of this department,
ST Simp says he looks for a heavy
yield of wheat this season if the |
crop turns out wol.
One reason why baby just learn
ing to talk is like many grown-ups IS
DetduSt IL tdu SDlll q wv VI tfhNcl DO
ton without saying much.
According to the latest political ru
NOR, Col Bill Dwyer is slated for a
postmaster general in President Ha'
mons cabinet.
1t is the open season for we June
lrides but after mature delberation ,
We have decided that we are not ca !
,able of giving the newlyweds any
rood advice-nobody is, for that mat {
er. /
Just because man is a model hus- t
and it doesn't necessarily follow j
hat he will insist on holding sort t
f Fourth of July celebration when a
is mother-in-law comes for an ex- v
ended visit. Il
DR.. Walter BaZe residence tele- Il
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
No Wasted Years for Him.

Mother-Poor boy, how did you
hurt your finger SO?
Little Son-With hammer
MOtaer-When?
Little son-I didn't hear you cry.
Little Son-I thought you were out,
-Pearson's Weekly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
County CommIssIoner

N. M. Driskill announces that he is
a candidate for county commission.
er, central district, subject to the
democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

Whites Cream vermifuge is Ger
tain destruction to intestinal worms.
1t is harmless to children or adults
Price 35c. Sold by Wren Drug Co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
County Attorney
County Judge.

Thos ]. O'Neill announces that he
Is a candidate for county Judge, sub
ject to the action of Democratic vot
ers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

MART LOUTHAN announces that
he is a candidate Tor representative,
subject to the Democratic primary
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
Court Clerk.

f. G. Curly Reynolds announces
that he is a candidate for Court
Clerk subject to the action OF the
democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
COUNTY TREASURER.

l.. A. Sanders announces that
he is a candidate for County Treas
urer subject to the Democratic pri,
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

j. e. Shelton announces that he is
a candidate for county Judge, sub
ject to the action of the democratic
primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

Fl. f. Allon announces that he Is
a candidate for county superinten-
dent. subject to the action Of the
democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

DR.. Walter Baze residence tele-
phone changed from No. $50 to No.
S55. 27-6t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02
County Superintendent.

Meta Chestnut Sager announces
that she is a candidate for County
superintendent, subject to the action
Of democratic voters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

T. M. McElroy announces that h'
IS a candidate for County Commits
sioner (Northern DISTRICT, subjec
to the action OF the democratic pri
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

Jack Hale announces that he is q
candidate for county commissioner,
Central districD subject to the ac
tion of the Democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

Just because man is a model hus-
band it doesn't necessarily follow
that he will insist on holding sort
of Fourth of July celebration when
his mother-n-law comes for an ex-
tended visit.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

w. NJ. PURSLEY announces that
he is a candidate for county COM
missioner, Southern District. subject
to the Democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

w. A. Bryant announces that he
is candidate for county commits
sioner northern district, subject
to the action Of the democratic pri
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

Another thing, nobody has ever
accused Jake of being tight when it
comes to turning money loose to put
over some great political principle
the election of party committee
man, for example.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

But why shouldn't Col. Jakehamon
get into the race for the presidency?
Hasn't he about as big a "barl' as
any of the boys?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

1t is the open season for we juno
brides but after mature deliberation
we have decided that we are not ca
pable of giving the newlyweds any
good advice-nobody is, for that mat
ter.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

ST Smp says he looks for heavy
yield of wheat this season if the
crop turns out woll.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

But the fellow who is too lazy to
raise his own vegetables can reduce
the cost Of living by borrowing his
neighbor's garden. That's the pol
icy of this department
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

According to the latest political ru'
NOR, Col. Bill Dwyer is slated for a
postmaster general in President Ha'
mons cabinet.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-02

One reason why a baby just learn
ing to talk is like many grown-ups IS
because it can spill lot of CONVERSE
ion without saying much.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-26
NAME OF SCHOONER
 IS CHANGED TO SUIT
 TONGUE OF ESKIMO

SEATTLE, May 25 (by Associated Press) When the Hibbard- -Swenson company of Seattle asked the customs department for permission to change the name of the power schooner
 '"Tyee" to "Chukotsk" on the plea
 that the latter name is easier to pro nOunce, the company's officers meant to be taken seriously, despite the merriment in government circles caused by the request When be- sieged with questions as to where he "got that stuff" Henry c Hubbard, head of the company explained that all along the Arctic Siberian coast the name "Chukotsk" rolls easily from" the Eskimo tongue while "Tyee" is not only difficult for the natives to pronounce but hard for them to remember. At last accounts the "Tyee" that was the "Chukotsk that is, was reeling off knots on it's four thousand mile journey to it's Arctic destination and with it's new name shining in bright letters on it's side.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-26
FIX SERVICE MEN TO DO GOVERNMENT SURVEY
 WORK IN NORTHLAND

The season for government sur vey work in Alaska which is just be- ginning is the first season since be- fore the war that the office of assist art supervisor of surveys has been able to send out it's full quota of men.
 A party of seve nmen in charge of Fred DChlquist recently arrived in Cordova and left for the Copper river valley to operate during the season between Willow creek and Mccarthy.
 The next party of surveyors which the assistant supervisor of surveys will send out will be in charge of E. D. Calvin who, with five or cix men, will work in the vicinity of Hoonah, Icy straits and Strawberry point.
 One of these parties will be in charge of J. Frank Warner and will make isolated surveys on the Yukon river. Another of these parties wile be in charge of B. c. GUerin and will make rectangular surveys southwest of Fairbanks, following the general route of the Richardson road. The third of these parties will be in charge of Woodbury Abbey and will extend the survey south of Me- mana along the line of the govern ment railroad and in the southern portion of the Nenana coal fields on Healy creek.
 A party of eight, in charge of Otis Ross has gone to the westward to make rectangular surveys around Kenai on Cook Inlet.