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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
MELON GROWERS
Of RUSH SPRINGS
ORGANIZE ASS n
r. D. Miller is President and j. r.
Burleson, General Manager;
Members Required to Sign
Binding Contract.

Officers and directors of the Rush
Springs District Watermelon Grow
ers' association were elected at the
recent meeting held in Rush Springs
according to A i Houston, Grady
county farm agent, who was instru.
mental in organizing the associa.
tion.
f D Miller was named president;
l. w Stiger, vice-president, and l. A
Kuykendall, secretary-treasurer. Roy
Smith and s Brooks were chosen
members Of the board of directors
j. r. Burleson, known as king Of
Rush Springs watermelon growers,
was appointed general manager Of
the association. He is establishing
an office in Rush Springs and has
started preparations to handle the
1921 crop.
The association was organized fol
the purpose of meeting the market
ing condition, made more difficult
by the. abolishment of the state
marketing commission, and to ar
range for state inspection. Members
of the association are required tc
sign binding contract wherein they
agree to market their melons through
the organizations agency. Officers
hope to secure the membership ol
every extensive watermelon grower
in the district, County Agent Hous
ton said today.
Copies of the associations con
tract will be furnished to anyone
interested in the organization, il
was stated.
AS representatives of the newly
organized association, Messrs Bur
Lesson, Kuykendall, Houston and o. c
aMiller expect to attend the water
melon growers conference with Johl
A Whitehurst, president of the stat,
board of agriculture. This confer
ence will be beli in Oklahoma Cit!
tomorrow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
Victory for Unions.
By United Press

by United Press
Chicago, June 2f.-The railroad
unions won a smashing victory be-
fore the federal rail board here to-
day when that body decreed that
the Pullman company must deal
with the accredited representatives
of the rail unions.
The rail board ruled that the wage
reduction which was accepted by the
representatives of the organization
of employees, which was formed by
the company, to be invalid. This
ruling, the statement of the federal
board pointed out. was reached be-
cause the organization in question
did not represent the majority Of
workers employed by the company
under the classifications Of labor
represented.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
FORMER cHickAsHA Bov
rs "pARE DEVIL" MARTIN

Atop the First National bank build
Ing Is the trapeze of Dare Devlle
Martin. who claims to havo the
highest aerial net In the world. lie
IL slated TO give performances free
every evening this week. Martin for,
merly lived In Chlckasha. his homo
then being at Sl9 Illinois avenue.
For years he has been specializing
In thrillers, his present ace being
one OF the most sensational he has
staged.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
Set for Strength Test.
Z United Press.

BY United Press.
Aboard the Transport Henderson.
June 2r.-The navy that swims and
the navy that flies were set for their
first test of strength off Hampton
Roads today as this transport, bear
ing army ana navy officials and a
number of congressman and senator's
steamed out TO sea to watch the
mimic battle.
Fifty miles off the Cape Charles
lightship lies the. former German
submarine U-117, which was selected
for the target at which Uncle Sans
naval airmen were to hurl bombs in
practice and as demonstration of
how effective the naval planes can
be in the protection of the coast
during an attack of series OF raiNi
by an enemy fleet of under water
craft.
Circling over Hampton Roads as
the transport steamed out to sea this
morning were "a naval planes, who
for the day were to act as submarine
hunters. Their program was to
search for the submarine and when
located to try to sink the craft by
dropping bombs on it.
Keen rivalry was shown this morn
ing between the army and navy
planes. Pilots of both classes of air
craft were anxious to get chance
to show what they could do The
army fAers declared early today that
Il the naval planes fail to sink the
former German sub, the army planes
stand ready to finish the job
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
Rush Springs Man
Makes Appearance
Bond; Is Released

]. H. Beck, Rush Springs man
charged in a complaint filed yester-
day in county court with failure to
provide medical attention for his H.
year-old son, Johnnie Beck, dead as
q result of an attack of lockjaw, late
yesterday afternoon made $500 bond
for his appearance at the next term
OF court. y
Beck is about 40 years Of age. He
was arrested in Rush Springs and
was brought to Chickasha. He inn
mediately made bond and was re-
leased.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
Use OF County Roads In Putting
Down OIL or Gas Pipe
Lines Granted to OIL Company
to Develop District
HANDLE GAS FOR USE
As FUEL ONE OBJECT
Contract Provides Laying Of Lines
Must Not Damage Roads; Es.
.tensIve Operation by Com
pany Expected as Result.

The probability OF extensive oil
operation in Grady county by the
Magnolia Petroleum company IL pre-.
dicted as a result OF the application
by the company to the board of
Grady county commissioners for tho
privilege of using the public roads
of the county for the laying OF pipe
lines in carrying on the program of
development here. 1t
AT meeting OF the county board
yesterday at the court house. the
commissioners granted the privilege
requested by the company and II is
expected that the work OF laying the
company's first line. which will be
gas line for the supply of fuel, will
start in thfnext few days, linking
the supply of the Oklahoma Natural
with the company's lease property
In the Agawam district. Work has
already started there toward develop
ment. The rig is being built and the
thorough preparations indicate an
extensive campaign.
The order issued by the board
grants the company "the right of
way, or easement and privilege to
lay. repair maintain. operate and re-
move pipe lines and appurtenances
thereto for the transportation OF oil
or gas or either or both OF them or
any of the products thereof, or any
fluids or substances. and to erect,
maintain and operate in connection
Herewith telegraph line> and a
telephone line If the same be found
necessary, over and along any and
all of the public roads OF Grady
county
"The said lines are to be so con
structed as not to interfere with pub
lie travel In any way or to damage
the public highway. 1t Is distinctly
understood and agreed that the said
Magnolia Petroleum company, its
su 'cessors or assigns, in the con-
struction and maintenance of the
aforesaid lines Shall be subject at all
times to and conform to the orders
>of the said commissioners court of
Grady county,
In d letter addressed to the board.
Chas. M. Neal, associated with the
lease department Of the company,
explains that the primary purpose
OF asking for this privilege Is to Sc
cure the 6oard's permission to lay
two-inch pipe line from the main
gas line Of the Oklahoma Natural
Gas company at point three miles
south of Norge to the center OF the
southeast quarter of section 33-5n-7w.
at which point the Magnolia COM
pany has made location for the
drilling of test well.
1--WE have approximately 5000 acres
in the vicinity of Agawam, Okla.
which is near the above mentioned
location where we propose to drill
and it is quite probable that we will
need several lines during the process
OF developing our leases Mr. Neal ,
states in the communication received
by the board.
Col. j. A. Temple. chairman OF the
board, voted against the granting of
the privilege, while Commissioners
Ira NJ Johnson and Sell Pursley
favored 1t.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
CONTINUE MAKE PROGRESS
IN CLEANUP CAMPAIGN

Directors OF the cleanup cam.
palgn being waged by the city this
morning announced that street do.
partment workers would - ready TO
start work In ward one. precinct
two. Thursday morning. They urged
that property owners In this ward
clean up their premises and place
the non-combustable trash In tho
alley. This work in ward four. pre-.
clnct two is being completed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
Plane Lands in Flames.

BY United Press.
Norfolk, June 21.-The American
naval plane, N CT caught fire early
today while engaged in a test flight
near rere. The plane was landed in
Hampton Roads without serious in
Jury to the crew, although the ship
was completely destroyed by fire.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21

entirely in the state. One case in any
town is too many. That is the reason
|why we must insist upon every COM
lmunity having pure water. The state
health commissioner is required by
law to see to it that city water sys-
tens are operated in way to sup
ply pure water and it is constantly
working to this end. Our sole object
lis to safeguard the health of the
people," -
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
LOCAL LAD ARRESTED

Passing bogus check is charged
in complaint filed this morning in
Justice H l. Grigsby's court against
] C Davis, 1S-year.old lad arrested
here yesterday. The defendant will
be arraigned today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
LAD GETS TWO YEARS

Henry. Mitchell, lad arrested sev.
eral days ago. this morning was
sentenced to serve two years in the
state reformatorv at Granite. He
pleaded guilty to the charge of pass
ing bogus check and was sentenc.
ed by Will Linn, district mdge,
Mitchell gave his age as II and said
his home was in New York City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
PRESBYTERIAN GUILD TO
SERVE ICE CREAM

Circle No. 2 of the Presbyterian
Guild will serve ice cream at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cpnt C. Stein
berger, Friday evening, 1t was an
nounced today A short program
will be given and those in charge
promise pleasant time to their
guests. The public is invited.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
More Delegates Go TO Support Of
Miners President In Combat for
Leadership OF American Fed.
Grafton OF Labor
CARPENTERS DESERVING
COMPERS CAMP, REPORT
Railroad Union Scores Triumph In
Decision Of Federal Board on
Pullman Company Cut In
Wages Of Employees.

By United Press.
Denver. June 2l.-The Kansas In
dustrial court law was again con
demned by the American Federation
OF Labor here today when the con-
ventlon unanimously approved the
report of the executive council con-
demnng the plan of the court.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
v. s. seapIane Successful In Mimic
Warfare off Hampton Roads as
Army ard Naval Officers
With SoIons Look On
STRENGTH CONTEST IS
STARTED EARLY TODAY
Transport Steams Out TO Sea to
Watch Eight" While Ships
Circle Overhead; One Plane
Lands In Sea While Aflre

by United Press.
Aboard the Transport Henderson.
June 2i.-The former German u
boat No. III was sunk by naval
planes GO miles off Hampton Roads
today in the bombing tests being
Carried on by the U. S. Navy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21
= = = = = = = = = =
= ANXIETY AT ULSTER
= PARLIAMENT OPENING

: BY United Press. =
= London. June 2i.-Amldst the =
= greatest anxiety which has been =
= felt here since the war. the =
= Ulster parliament is scheduled =
= to be opened tomorrow. The =
= royal couple were to be sur. =
= rounded by the heaviest guard ,
= In years. =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-21

The worlds smallest complete the
atre is at Ypsilanti, Mich. 1t seats
50 persons. VS.
The New York herald., 1921-01-16

time is that battery that Is fully
charged will not freeze under severe
conditions: but IL II Is discharged so
that the sulphuric acid has entered the
plates there Is nothing left but distilled
water. which will freeze at 32 degrees
above zero. AS battery frozen Is
ruined. It follows that the only safety
lies In keeping the battery charged.
Efficient battery operation need not
be expected If the top is not kept clean
and the metal parts covered with vase
line to prevent corrosion. They corrode
very readily and in a short time may
form nice little insulation between the
terminal and the wires. Dirt may also
lodge in the vent holes and the filler
openings. These should be kept open.
Hydrogen gas passes off during the
charging process, and this must have u
vent 1T is also we'll to remember that
hydrogen gas is highly explosive, so
that matches or torches should be kept
away from the storage battery. The
battery should be tightly fastened
the car If allowed to rattle around
the vibration will loosen the terminals
in time, so that there will be trouble.
1t should be remembered also that
the battery will not work properly IL
the wires are grounded or short cir
cuited or are loose at the terminals.
Many battery has been roundly cussed
because. there was loose terminal at
the switch or, somewhere else about the
car.
Every battery maker issues a pam
phlet giving explicit directions for the
care of a battery. At least one of them
gives a short course in electricity which
Is we'll worth reading. The owner who
studies his battery and learns how to
take care OF it will not only save many
dollars in renewal, but will have the
satisfaction Of knowing that IL IS not
likely to fall down on him when he is
out on tour.
The New York herald., 1921-01-16
FAvoRs LOWER DUTY ON CARS
Foreign Trade Committee of N. A.
G. G. Sees Benefit. in Reciprocity.

| G. G.. Sees Benefits In Reciprocity.
The foreign trade committee of the
| National Automobile Chamber of Com
merce, meeting at New York last week,
reaffir1ned its position relative to
lowering of the United States duty from
IS per cent. to 30 per cent to cover all
| automobiles and for scientific tariff
arrangement which will both prevent
discrimination against American prod
ucts shipped abroad and provide for
mutual advantages in a greater ex-
change of commodities between foreign
countries and the United States. This
plan will be urged in presentation ~
be made to the House Ways and Means
Committee.
| Complaints from members were re-
ceived that marine underwriters had
increased in some Vases 200 to 300 per
cent rates on so-called floater policies
covering shipments from factory to for
eign destinations The only explanation
is that losses have been incurred point
ing particularly to damage by excep-
tionally long exposure. to the weather
during the freight congestion on the
railroads in the last year or two. Manu-
facturers feel that this risk is quite
eliminated, now that normal movement
of freight may be expected.
Many suggestions were made looking
for relief from the increased insurance
rates, among them the possibility Of
cooperative or mutual insurance among
automobile manufacturers, whose for
eign shipments of cars and trucks last
year totalled s200.0o0000. It was felt
that the higher rates are particularly
unfortunate at this time when foreign
exchange and other conditions are tend
ing to restrict rather than assist ex-
ports.
J. Walter Drake (Hupp), chairman
of the committee, presided at the meet
ing Others in attendance, were III. NJ.
Robins Dodge), Jay Rathbun (White).
l.. j. Ollier (Studebaker), II. b. Phipps
| 0Hudson), w. Harvey and J. II. Zim-
norman General Motors ExporD and
! George r. Bauer, secretary.
The New York herald., 1921-01-16

truck driver. 1t is admitted that the
employer had no knowledge of these
gratuitfes. Pullman porters. walters.
taxicab drivers and Others receiving
tips from third parties are entitled to
have such tips considered in determining
the amount of their awards for injuries.
providing the employers in such cases
contemplate and intend that their en-
ployees shall receive such gratuities. In
such cases the compensation paid by the
employers is correspondingly less and
they are therefore benefited by such
gratuities. The case is different when
an employee secretly receives gratuities
from outside parties. not within the
knowledge or contemplation of his en-
ployer. Secret compensation from third
parties under the circumstances here
disclosed is not consistent with his
loyalty to his employer and Is not COM
mendable. and certainly should not be
rewarded at the expense of the employ
er by increased compensation for inju-
ries." There was a dissenting opinion
In this case, and II Is not unlikely that
the question will be carried to a higher
court
The New York herald., 1921-01-16
BETTER CONDITIONS
SEEN BY EASTMAN
New York Automobile Head
Tells of Survey Indicating
Business Revival.
BY LEE ). EASTMAN.

President Packard Motor Car Com
pony of Netu York.
After studying the general conditions
which affect the buying Of automobiles
and other commodities. and making a
careful analysis of business conditions
in the metropolitan district. am OF
the opinion that the day may not be
far off when ene demand for motor cars
and trucks will exceed the supply. and
that the metropolitan district is already
on the up trend in such movement.
In reference to supply and demand. 1t
is a we'll known fact that the buying
power of country. in the final analysis,
is conditioned upon the prosperity of
those who produce our agricultural
products. When the agricultural classes
prod uce large crops and sell them. they
start a connected chain of buying and
selling which affects every phase or
business, and stimulates manufacturing
and selling in every line.
This year our country has produced
some of the largest crops in history. A
readjustment in prices Is now starting
a buying and selling process. by which
this great amount OF wealth Will be
turned into the channels of commerce.
1t is only a question of time until this
influence will be felt in the automotive
industry.
Production of motor vehicles has been
curtailed on account of the present
market conditions. History has shown
that very often demand increases much
more rapidly than supply, and 1t Is
doubtful If prod uction in the automo-
tive industry will be able to get under
The New York herald., 1921-01-16

way quickly enough 10 keep step with
the demand which will arise as soon as
buying returns TO normal
Several weeks ago this company de-
cided to make a survey which would feel
the pulse of business conditions in the
metropolitan district. With the ever in
creasing Importance OF transportation In
American business. we felt that condi-
tions existing in the transportation BUSH
ness generally would reflect business con-
ditions. and. il carefully watched. would
serve as a good index on the up or down
trend of business prosperity.
About fve weeks ago we made care
ful survey of garages which rent space
to over 1 600 vehicles engaged in general
commercial hauling. Our first survey
showed that about so per cent. of these
vehicles were idle, indicating that busi-
The New York herald., 1921-01-16
Alfred Reeves Tells in Figures the
Automobiles Great Success in 1920
Hy ALFRED REEVES.

General Manager National Aufomo0t
Chamber.o OF Commerce.
The New York herald., 1921-01-16

ness on which these trucks depended for
work was slow.
BY keeping in constant touch with
these garages we have seen the per-
centage of idle trucks decrease until to-
day only about 81 per cent. are inactive.
In an effort TO check up on the ac-
curacy OF these figures we made an
other survey ofIseveral firms operating
fleets OF trucks in general trucking. con-
tracing and department store delivery.
This survey was made since the first OF
the year. and showed that about IA per
cent. of the. trucks operated By these
concerns werea idle.
on the facts stated above. l believe
the conclusion can be conservatively
drawn that a gradual return to better
conditions is not only assured but al
ready under way
The New York herald., 1921-01-16

Technical Director West side Y. NJ. c. A.
Automobile Schools.
The New York herald., 1921-01-16
Using a wrench.

A monkey wrench should never be
drawn backward from the jaw. as this
movement is likely to bend the bar.
The. wrench should always be pulled
toward the jaws
The New York herald., 1921-01-16
Heavier Demand. in winter.

In the winter time the starting motor
makes much heavier demands upon the
battery than in the summer. because IL
takes q little longer to start the engine
due to the cold. More electricity Is used
for the lights and consumption Of cleo
tricity is much heavier At the same
time the battery does not work so well
in cold weather because heat Is required
for rapid chemical action. Sometimes
low condition of the battery will be in
dicated first-by failure or weakness of
the electric horn or the dimness of the
lamps. Sometimes they will burn bright
at first and then gradually grow dim.
In such cases always test the battery.
Then have the generator tested to find
out whether 1t is giving proper charge.
II it is it indicates you should have the
battery charged at service station.
Many owners have done this once every
month or six weeks throughout the winter.
to make sure that it will function prop
erly.
The battery should be taken apart
and cleaned at least once year, II il
lasts that long. 1t will not last that
long unless proper care is given to IL
and II is not subjected to heavy demands.
Extra devices which consume current
and undue use of the starter. burning the
lights when the engine Is not running for
O long period and neglect of the wires
and terminals so that there is chance
FOR current to leak out, all put n severe
drain upon the the battery. Likewise
II the electrolyte Is allowed TO run low
so that the plates are not covered, or il
the battery is allowed to stand in a
partially or completely discharged con-
dition, one need not expect the battery
TO last much over year. In motor
practice with heavy cars the average life
OF tho battery would be about one and
half years, and IL one makes the bat
terry last two years by care he Is indeed
fortunate
Another thing to remember in winter
The New York herald., 1921-01-16

QtNtTQt 1uNtVtT RNttO"Ut <hNtp"fN~f'~
Cham6ersoj Commerce
AUTOMOBILE USE.
Automobiles registered In o 900
United states tapprox.).., s,ooO'ooo
nnitsd states. y. ''..'....... 1900. 900
''Jtpt TnIted Stat States ............. 100000
0faI farmsrs ena ............... ''a'Ds 100000
Per cent. Of registration in
iess tow"s '........'..,.Sa....: q D;o'v pyD 55s
Per cent. of registration In
ieSs Sow'. ......''...'....... .. i.oVo p.'e s3ss
by agricultural districts.... 60fo
doctors .......... 10000
State owned cars and trucks. 30i25
truc';s ...,................. 1914
LEI leaving ing New York city daily. l54.725
Persons carried to and from
New York daily by car and
Trucks owned by farmers. $4,000
Labor saving value OF truck
to each farmer annually. $3.50
Saving In transport charges to
each farmer annually through
use of truck. .............. S24O
AUToMoBILE's PART IN NATIONS
BUSINESS.
Amount OF special taxes raid
annually by industry to Fed
eral Government. >. ........ $2J7 ,OOO.O 900
users ~ ................:.... ~ 20. ~ 80 81, ,ooo. 900
Per cent of all cars used more
less for business ........ oQeo
Per cent. of total mileage
used for business. -. ..... 600
Gain in business efficiently
from use of car as reported
by average owner. oiso
Average increase in doctors
efficiency through use Of car lufSo
Per cent. of steel supply used -,
by automobile Industry. 49o'