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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-09
INDOOR BALL
GAME TOMORROW
Three Good Clashes Are Scheduled
For "Wednesday Night in the
Y Gym, With Six Teams
on tho Floor.

Three fast ball games will be
played tomorrow night in the indoor
baseball league at the Y. NJ. Z. A.
The schedule includes these games:
7:15-American Cement VS.. Odells.
S:15-Kelloggs VS.. Lagomarclno.
9:15-Ford VS. M. r. P. GO.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-09
Approves Waterway Project.

United Press Leased Wire Service.J
DIES MONIES. Iowa, Nov. 9.-The
American farm bureau federation has
placed its stamp of approval On the
Great Lakes-to-ocean project, accord
Ing to telegram received by Cover
nor w. l.. Harding of Iowa from fed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-09

SALEM, Iowa, Nov. 9.-Mrs. Will
liam D. Trueblood died Thursday eve
ming at her home near DenoVa Though
she had been confined to her bed but
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-09
Colonial.


Maize was troubled-heart, mind
and spirit Day and night she
wrestled with her problem. She was
not the girl George Graham thought
her to be. And he was asking her
to be his wife-he man of wealth,
position and sterling character. Was
she to tell him the truth about her
self? Was she to risk the loss OF
his confidence, his respect, his very
love itself? Could she do it? Or
should she go on with her living lie?
Should she stifle the persistent mur-
muir of conscience and let the dead
past bury its dead? She sought the
counsel Of another woman-a woman
with a daughter as old as Maize her
self.
81 can't go on with this decep
ton! l must tell him the truth
cried Maize, torn by the conflict o
her emotions. And the older woman
spoke-out of the depths of her ex
perience the height Of he
| mature years:
"My dear, every woman has
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-09

right to her own secrets. If all of us
barred the past, why"
Colonial today only.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-09
Fifty Years In Prison.

s Saunders was here on a visit
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Moving Pictures
of France to be
Seen at College

Moving pictures showing scenes
in France during and after the war,
with explanations by Prof Paul
Rochat. instructor of modern Ian.
guages in the o. c. w. here and
member Of the French high commits
sion in the United states, will be
the feature program at the Oklaho-
ma College for Women. auditorium
Tuesday evening of next week.
According to Prof Rochat, tho
much spoken Of films "Remember"
and In Reconquered Alsace," which
will be shown on the screen Tuesday
evening, having never ben shown in
the United States.
The net proceeds Of the entertain
ment will go to the fund for the re-
construction work in devastated
France. This fund will be spent in
rebuilding French homes wrecked
by German bombs.
Admission will be fifty cents
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
VOL LUNTEERS Of
CITY GET PART
BUILDING FUND

Approximately $1,000 has been
pledged to the committees in charge
Of the community service building
movement launched by the Volun-
teers of America, Adjutant Frank
Manning announced today. The com
mittees, he said, would remain at
work until more funds are pledged
That many men who have int
mated that they will make large con
tributions have not yet ben visited
by the committee, was the statement
made today by AdIutant Manning,
who is optimistic in the belief thai
the full amount Of $4,000 will be
raised.
Building plans and a site will be
discussed by the advisory board OF
the campaign to be in session some
time this month. Definite date for
the board meeting has not ben de
cided Several propositions will be
considered by the board, according
to Adjutant Manning
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
NORMAN BRIDGE
IN SHAPE AGAIN
IS REPORT HERE
Traffic Resumed from Chickasha Wis
Blanchard; Rise in Canadian
Washed out Eight Spans
Now Replaced

The Norman bridge over the South
Canadian river is again being used
after all traffic had been routed
by other trails for more than four
weeks motorists reaching this city
reported today
Many Of the automobiles that left
Chiokasha this morning for Norman
where their occupants will witness
the Chickasha high school-Norman
h'gh school football game this ate Z
noon, planned to make the trip via
Blanchard and thus over the Norman
bridge.
An unexpected rise in the Cana
dian river in September washed out
eight spans Of the bridge Eight new
spans have been built and sixteen
spans reinforced according to word
from d. l.. Larsh, Norman, who has
been in charge of the construction
work. The bridge stll will be main
tanned as free bridge, the only
bree bridge across the south Canadian
river in this state according to Of
iicials Of the Ozark Trail who have
inspected various highways in Okla
homa.
Construction and repair work or
the bridge will cost approximately
$4,000 it is said Side rails are not
In pace but will be within the next
day or So Cleveland and McClaln
counties have $500 available for
the upkeep Of the bridge this year
This sum probably will be expended
in placing runway across the
bridge and in painting it.
Traffic from Chickasha, Blanchard,
Purcell and all points in southern
and southwestern Oklahoma to Ok
lahoma City, Shawnee and eastern
and northern Oklahoma points pass
es over the Norman bridge. Since it
was washed out this traffic has been
routed over the toll bridge between
Purcell and Lexington
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
WILL TEST OUT
SHALLOW SANDS
IN FUTILE SOON
Report States Two Wells Started
Today to Determine Quantity
Of "Pay" in 55 Foot Sand
in Water Well

Work has started on two wells in
the Tuttle district that are destined
to test out the shallow sand, said
to have been found there in water
well at depth Of about So feet
according to Harry Schrock, Tut
tie garage man who was here today.
One well is directly north Of the
Landrum well in the Tuttle light
plant from which considerable OF
The high gravity oil has been taken
fhe other is on the eastern limits
IF the town. Both wells are to be
drilled with water well drills and
re to go to a depth OF 150 feet, un.
less the 55 foot sand proves to be a
paying proposition. One well Is being
drilled by interests represented by
Dr. Hedges of Oklahoma City and
the name Of the other company was
not made known. 1t Is reported that
three companies have taken leases
in this district for the purpose of CIV
ing the shallow sand thorough
test
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Grady G. o. p. Club
Planning to Boom
Big Registration

"A registration drive will be launch
ed by the Grady county Harding
Coolidge Republican club, it was an
nounced at a meeting held here last
night
Every party member in the county
who has not registered will be urged
to do so in the October registration
which closes next week. The club
hopes to decrease the democrat 5
majority in the county.
w. j. Thomason, Of Bridgeport
republican nominee for state sena.
tor from the fifteenth district, com
prising Caddo and Grady counties
delivered an address before the clul
in session here last night. Myron
Humphrey, president of the club
presided over the meeting.
One Half Day Each etaoinetaoinn
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Local Physician
Attends Meeting
State Examiners

DIR. l.. e. Emanuel local physician.
returned yesterday from Oklahoma
City where he attended meeting
Of the state board of medical OK
iminers Or. Emanuel Is president
of the board.
Because he Is alleged TO have II
'egally disposed Of narcotics. Or. G.
C. Hood Tulsa physician. was de-
priyed Of his license by tho baord
The board was notified that tho case
would be appealed 10 the courts. Il
was learned.
Hood has been practlcing physl-
clan in Oklahoma since 1889
The license Of DR.. J. NJ. Lee o.
Tulsa, which was revoked at the Lass
meeting Of the state board OF medi-
cal examiners was restored and the
doctor was placed on probation for
year. DR.. Lees license WAS revoked
because Of a charge Of dlsposing Of
narcotics.
Eight applications for medical Ii
censes completed their examination
yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Great Britain Apprehensive. as Miners
Union Officials Complete Plans
for General Walk.out
Tomorrow
BRITISH MINISTER'S IN
HURRY PREPARE PUBLIC
Executives of Miners State That
Work is to Cease Saturday in
Accordance With Notices
Previously Pooted

BY United Press.
London, Oct 15-Englsh officials
said today that they feared revo
luton under the guse OF the strike
Of the coal miners.
With the coal strike notices expir-
ing tomorrow and with the evidence
strong that the majority of the min
ers are bent on walking out, the eff
forts OF the food and transportation
ministers were redoubled today In an
effort to fortify the country against
its most severe strike test,
Apparently all efforts at settle.
ment Of the controversy have failed.
1he miners have rejected every pro.
posal submitted by the colliery own
ers and the government.
Strike Called Saturday.
BY United Press.
London, Oct. 14.-The British coal
miners will strike tomorrow.
The executives of the miners fed
Grafton have announced that work
ceases Saturday at all mines, in ac-
cordance with strike notice which
was originally voted on September
q and which has twice been post
poned to permit negotiations.
The Board OF Trade has ordered
an embargo placed on coal exports.
This order is effective Immediately
according to tho announcement made
today.
Sir Robert Horne, president Of the
board declared today that the gov
ernment has decided to make no
further effort to reach an agreement,
but that any advance that would
lead toward settlement, would be
welcomed from the miners.
Ostensibly, the strike is the out
growth Of a demand on the part Of
the miners for higher wages
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
MAN SENTE need
To SERVE PAIR
YEARS IN "PEN''

Found guilty OF jail breaking, Tim
Dodgin well-known among law en-
forcing circles here, was sentenced
to serve two years in the state peni-
tentlary by a jury in the district
court of Stephens county, it was
learned here yesterday
Dodgin was recently transferred
from the Grady county Jail to Steph-
ems county for trial. He was brought
here after being arrested following
Jail delivery in Duncan.
While he was being guarded on
the jail house lawn in Duncan and
while other officers were securing
the Jail for saws and other instru
ments that might be used in a jail
delivery, Dodgin is alleged to have
scaled tree, swung over the ROOF
of the county court house and es-
capped before officers could get him.
After several days absence, ,jod-
gin is said to have called the sher.
ifs office and advised Mrs. Flor
ence Gates, sheriff, that he was at
Empire City small oil town near
Duncan. Officers were sent to En-
pire City and Dodgin was found
sleeping on a truck.
He was brought to Grady county
jail to prevent another escape.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Plan Attend Meet
Christian Church
In st. Louis Soon

Rev. Clifford b. James, pastor o.
the First Christian church, and sew
eral members of the church, includ-
ing ]. c. Mays DR. w. H. Cook, Dir
". S. Corbin. Mrs c. T. Streeter and
Mrs. G. B. Harrison, expect to attend
The International Convention OF De-
eiples of Christ, to be held in St
Louis. October 18th to 2ith. inclu-
sive.
The Chickasha delegation will
leaye this city Monday
Many of the noted church leaders
of the United States viii address
the convention. Rev Mr.. james said
today Among these men are: Raph-
ael Harwood Miller. S. G. Inman.
Leslie Wolf. Bert Wilson, Alexander
Paul. Jesse NJ Bader. Finis Idleman,
Myron C. Settle. W. c. Pearce c.
S Medbury. John H. Wood, j. T. T.
Huntley. H. o. Pritchford. John f.
Pounds, E. NJ. Waits.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Headquarters Of Mine Unions OF
state Announce 1910 Workers
Out In McAlister, Tulsa
and Henrietta
UNION HEADS DECLARE
DON'T SANCTION MOVE
Stae Have Wirei Local Unions, Or.
derlnu Men Sack to Work.
Danger Seen In General
Strike in 3 States
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Muskogee, Okla. Oct. 15,--At the
headquarters of the union miners
here today 1t was announced that
3,070 miners employed In McAlester
Tulsa and Henryetta coal fields had
gone on a vacation" until their de
mands for increased wages were met
by the orerators.
The dlggers are seeking an advance
in their wages of 25 percent, It was
announced.
The mine officials stated that
their organization was not sanction
ing the strike and that kilograms
had been sent from headquarters to
the local unions over the district af.
fected by the ''vacationing' miners.
ordering the men to go back to work.
1t was believed that If the opera
tors and mine officials, in session
today in McAlester, failed to reach
an agreement today on the demands,
the other miners in District No. 21,
comprising the states of Texas, Ok
lahoma and Arkansas, would lay
down their tools and practically tic
up the entire area
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
ISLANDER is CHARGED.

A warrant charging Landsn Mills.
said to be a farm hand, with slander.
was issued yesterday in county court
following the filing of an informa-
tion by J. Roy Orr, assistant county
attorney. Mills was arrested late yes
terday afternoon. Anna NJ. Gentry
signed the information.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Action Affests Parking Regulations
on Chickssha Avenue; install
Street Lights on Line
Greek Bridges
HEAR MONTHLY REPORTS
OF ALL CITY OFFICIALS
Health of City in Good Condition
Says Dawson IS Births in
September; Plan Improve
Several Crossings
A resolution directing proper au-

A resolution directing proper au
thorities to draft an ordinance
changing automobile parking regu
lations in the territory from Choc
Jaw to Kansas avenues between
First and Sixth street, including
five blocks on Chickesha avenue,
was passed by the city council in
session last night.
The ordinance will provide that
it shall be unlawful to park an au-
tomobile or vehicle against the curb
in this territory after midnight and
up to o'clock a, M; that vehicles
parked in this territory during the
prescribed time shall be parked in
the center of the street, this being
necessary in order that the street
sweeper may sweep the streets.
To Install Lights
Other actions of the council in
session last night were:
Voted to install street lights near
the south ends of the Sixth and
Ninth streets bridges across Line
creek
Referred certain applications for
city positions to the mayor and pro
per committees
Approved the monthly reports Of
the street commissioner, water com
missioner city superintendent of
health, city treasurer and police
judge.
Approved an ordinance appropriate
ing the sum Of $13,SS1.72 for tho
payment ef the September claims
against the city.
Passed a resolution requesting that
the Frisco railroad improve the rail
road crossings on Twelfth street,
Minnesota avenue, Iowa avenue and
Dakota and assuring the city's CO.
operation in any sane way.
Passed a resolution requesting the
Chiekasha Street Railway company
to repair crossings on Third and
Fourth streets and extending an Of
fer to bear 50 per cent Of the ex-
pense incurred in making the inn
provements.
Empowered the mayor to close
deal for the purchase of ten acres
adjoining Rose Hill cemetery for the
purpose of cnlarging the burial
ground.
Fifteen Births
The report of E. l.. Dawson, city
superintendent of health, approved
last night by the council, showed
that fifteen births were recorded
here in September and during the
same period only eight deaths were
reported Five of these deaths were
parties living outside the city who
were killed in accidents or brought
to local hospitals after becoming in
flicted
The health conditions of the city
are very favorable, according to Mr.,
Dawson's report.
Report of Mayor S. c. Durkin, po-
lice judge, showed that a total of $2l0
had been collected in the form of
fuou 1,ripr tl,o ,,art ,,,ontb
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
SHERIFF AFTER PRISONER

Sheriff Matt Sankey left yesterday
for Ponca City where he will assume
charge Of man suspected OF being
connected with the burglary of the
National Bank OF Verden severa
weeks ago. The man being held in
the Kay county capitol is believed to
be T. c. Walker, alias Tom Madden
alias William Duke Officers here
have ben notified that man known
by these names Is wanted at the
Kansas state penitentiary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Convicted Slayer
Pays Penalty for
Crime by Hanging
BY United Press.

By United Press.
Chicago, Oct 15.-Frank zagar,
convictedN of staying a hold-up vic.
tim, paid the penalty of his crime
when he was hanged in the Cool;
county jail here this morning
Three men We're originally sche-
duled to hang today, but two o.
them secured stays of execution. Ona
sentence of death was commuted to
life imprisonment. In the other =
new trial was ordered
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Interest Created.

For several months the question
Of whether the shallow sand at Tut
tie would produce pay well, has
been two sided There are those who
declare that well of from two to
five barrels will result il the shal
low sand is properly worked and
others are inclined to doubt the pro
position.
The discovery OF this high gravity
oil, testing 80, came when the Tuttlo
light plant drilled its well deeper in
order to get more water, which work
resulted in the oil seeping in and
running the water supply.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Cox Paying Stump
Visit to Home of
Republican Entry.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 13.-Govern-
or Cox on his way to "pay stump
visit to Senator Hardings home
town. Marion" He is en- route to
Detroit where he speaks tonight
The governor is scheduled to stop at
Marion. He will probably speak from
the rear platform of his train
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
"White" Forces Take up Drive of
Poles is Advice to Washington
Strength Estimated $4,000
Men Says Report
INDICATION ACTIVITY
EAST OF POLISH LINE
Activity Indicated on Western From
tier as Preparations Made for
Thrust; Armenians Bat.
Ting Turk Nationals
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Oct 15.A new mill
tary movement against soviet Rus
5ia has sprung up along the west
ern Russian frontier, according 10
adyices received today by the gov
ernment.
This movement Is reported aa
being carried on east Of the present
line of the Polish forces and Is de-
5crlbed as the white Russian or
anti-Bolshevik" movement.
The strength Of these white"
forces is estimated at approximately
$4,000 men on tho Ukranlan front
and 5000 on the northern front, east
Of Wilma.
Military officials here believe that
the movement is highly important
n view of the possibility that It
may replace the Polish campaign
against Soviet Russia, which drive
has been ended by the signing Of tho
RnssIanPole peace treaty, effective
today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
MARINE RUNS AMuck.

Washington, Oct 15.-An insane
marine was responsible for some
"indiscriminate killings of the ma
tives during the American occupa-
ton of Haiti, Secretary of the Navy
Daniels. announced,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF.

In District Court this morning.
a jury returned a verdict for tha
plaintiff in the case. Comegys and
Kesler VS.. VIM. Reinheimer The
suit involved the collection OF an in.
surance premium.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15

The Rebekahs will meet at the X.
of P. hall this evening at 1880, ac-
cording to an announcement made
this morning by officers of the lodge.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
+ FIVE CENT ICE CREAM Z.
= SODA PLANS "coME BACK" !
: BY United Press.

Z By United Press. :
= Chicago. Oct. 15.-The five :
!. cent ice cream soda is going to :
= stage a come back according :.
!. to ice cream manufacturers =
:. here. With sugar prices slowly =
:, decreasing and a drop in milk +
: values expected, the manufac- i
:. turers say there is bound 10 be ;
!. return to the days when +
!. Americas favorite dish was =
+ was sold for a nickel, +
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Baby Cyclone" in
Texas TOIUn, Report

BY United Press.
Winnsboro. Texas. Oct IA vio
lent wind and rain storm, declared
to have all the characteristics of a
baby Cyclone" hit Winnsboro late
last night. causing damage which
was estimated at $4,000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
GIN FIRES OVER
SOUTH CHECKED
REPORTS STATE
Quiet Night Passed, is indication
Early To-day; Night Riders
Post More Warnings; Fed
era Probe in Progress
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Dallas, Texas Oct. 15.-With the
most recent cotton gin fires in Texas
believed to have been Of incendiary
origin, the federal Investigations OF
the burnings, which is now being
conducted, is expected to determine
whether tho Destruction was the re-,
suit Of an organized conspiracy, it is
seleved here.
No new gin fires were exported in
Texas for last mig ,htnad 1t is the
opinion OF officers that the practice
has been temporarily stopped Recent
heavy rains have in measure
checked the campaign. it is believed
here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Poles Capture city.

Warsaw Oct Molodehro, 40
miles northwest Of Minsll, has been
captured by the Poles, according to
advices received today Near Koro-
stem the advices siad, the Poles cap
cured 1000 prisoners, 70 cannon: 40
machine guns and large quantities OF
war materials.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
South Reports quiet"
BY United Press.

Atlanta, Ca, Oct 15.--The south
apparently passed q night, undis-
turbed by the might riders and
their alleged campaign OF cotton gin
burning
No fires were reported here today
but dispatches from several points
over the south stated that additional
warnings or threats OF new burn
ings, wero found posted this morn
ing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-10-15
Armenians Fight Turks.

Constantlnople, Oct. 15.--serlous
clashes have already occurred in
che war between Turkish nationallsts
and the Armenlans. The natlonalists.
the reports state, attacked Armenian
forces in the region OF Nakhichevan.
10 miles southwest OF Elizabethpol,
but the result Of the attack Ia not
yet known. Tho natlonalists, how
ever, are known to have occupied
Nars-Ardahan region southeast OF
Batum. Armenia has APPEALED to the
allied powers for assistance.