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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
CROWDS THR0NG
To MEMORIAL Of
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
official Washington and "PIaln
Folks" Martyred President Loved
Gather at Potomac Park
For Dedication.
PLACES RESERVED IN
FRONT FOR VETERANS
Wilson Unable Attend Simplicity
Marks Ceremonies; Harding to
Make Principal Address; Taft
Presents Memorial.
BY HERBERT w. WALKER.


Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, May 30.-Crowds
thronged Potomac Park today to pay
tribute to the memory of Abraham
Lincoln at the dedication of the
great white marble Lincoln me-
mortal.
All official Washington gathered
at the shrine to do Lincoln honor,
as well as thousands of the plain
folks Lincoln loved.
Places were reserved in front
rows for the thinning ranks of the
G. A. II. who early today went to
Arlington and decorated the graves
of their comrades. Alongside of
them were their enemies of the six
ties but their friends now-the united
Confederate veterans. Scores of
organizations were represented
Wilson Not Present.
Former President Wilson, leader
of Americas fighting forces in the
World War; had originally planned
to attend the ceremonies. but a few
days ago he wrote saying he would
be unable to do so.
The ceremonies today were planned
to be impressive in their simplicity.
An invocation will be delivered
by Dr. Wallace Radcliffe pastor
of the Presbyterian church
here, where Lincoln worshipped.
The G. A. r. will present the col
ors and DR.. Robert Motion, the ne
gro leader of Tuskegee, Ala, insti-
ttute, will speak in behalf of his
race.
Edwin Markham was to read a
poem he has written for the occa-
sion. Chief Justice Taft was then
to present the memorial to Presi-
dent Harding, who marks the prin-
cipal address in accepting it on be-
half of the nation.
The ceremonies will be broadcast
ed over the country by radio. For
the first time a speech will be sent
on two wave lengths.
The naval radio station at Airing
ton will transmit on a 1850 meter
wave length and the Anaconstia sta
ton will broadcast on wave of Az
meters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30

cordlng TO company officials.
Rebuilding OF the main building Of
the New ChIcknshn hotel which was
recently greatly damaged by fire IL
progressing rapidly and viii be COM
pletcd some time next month. Sow.
eral thousand dollars Is being spent
In this project.
Several thousand dollars also "
being spent In tho replacing of the
Prairie Cotton oil companys ware
house In the Frisco addition. Work
on this building is well under way.
The company's seed house was do
stroyed in one OF the spring storms
which swept through Chickasha.
Construction OF b0x50 foot brick
building on south Fifth street be
tween Kansas and Colorado avenues
Continued on page two)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
Cabinet Considers Question.


London, May 30.--The gravity OF
the Irish situation may force parlia-
ment TO remain in session over the
Whitsuntide holidays. Members were
notified today to remain disengaged
in event of crisis.
A full cabinet meeting today con-
sidered the situation, after which
the Irish leaders we're to meet with
Lloyd George. No explanation of
the sudden postponement of yester-
days conference has been given.
British Vessel Patrols.
British war vessels are patrolling
the Ulster coast and the Belfast
correspondent of the Daily Herald
reports that fifteen battallons Of
British troops are massing on the
northern frontier to guard against
an invasion from the free state side
Republican extremists were under
stood to have planner a huge at
tack against crown forces just across
the Ulster border, with a view to
securing the release of interned
Sim Feiners, captured in the great
raid week ago.
Michael Collins and Arthur Grif-
fifth conferred informally with the
premier for an hour this morning.
1t was authoritatively stated that
the Irish negotiations are proceed
ing satisfactorily.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30

Speedway. Indianapolis. May 30.--
Jimmy Murphy led the field In the
first 300 miles Of the 500 miles
sweepstakes here today, speedway
officials announced.
They said the timing device had
failed to function properly and had
wrongfully shown Hartz and De
Paolo leading part OF the time. This
gave Murphy all the lap prize money
up to that stage.
All Indications were that past
track records would go by the boards.
The average at 275 miles was 94.41
miles an hour against 91.19 last year.
Hartz was still leading with Murphy
second, Hearne third, Haibe fourth
and DePaolo fifth.
Jerry Schaefer relieved Fetterman
at the wheel Of a Duesenberg and FL
lingboe relieved Wonderlich in a
Duesenberg.
De Paolo went out Of the race on
the 107th lap after he and w. d.
Martin driving for Joe Thomas had
gone off the track on a back turn.
No one was hurt. Martin had re-
lieved Thomas at the wheel Of his
Duesenberg.
Two former winners Of the 500
mile race and two other starters had
been forced from the race. Jules
Ellinboes Duesenberg struck re-
tanning wall on a north curve after
throwing wheel and spinning
around three times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
CEREMONIES FOR
STARTING LOCAL
CHURCH BUILDING
Break Ground for Presbyte a n
Church. Corner Sixth and Mime
sofa: Was Site OF First
Church In Chlckasha.
HISTORY RELATED AS
SERVICES PROGRESS
other Ministers and Members Of
Congregations Take Part-- Pro-
gram; Plans Of New Building
Given In. Outline.

With simple ceremonies, including
a number of informal talks by min
listers of other denominations whose
congratulations and good wishes
were voiced, ground was broken at
o'clock Monday afternoon, May 30
for the new Presbyterian church.
soon to be erected at the corner o:
Sixth and Minnesota avenue, the site
of the old structure which was tho
first church built Il, Chickasha.
Rev. w. A. Roach, pastor, conduct
ed the ceremonies which were open
ed with the singing of How Firm a
Foundation, in which the congregat.
ion joined, after which Rev. Mr..
Pearson, pastor of the Congregation.
al church offered prayer. Following
the singing of america" the pastor
read appropriate passages of script
ures, after which he gave brief ad-
dress In which he spoke of the sig.
nifiance of the occasion and express
SEQ the appreciation Of his congreg-
alton for the presence of ministers
and the interest manifested by the
community in the Presbyterian build
ing enterprise. In conclusion he
stressed the thought that unless the
Lord build the temple, they labor in
vain who build it."
other Ministers Talk
AT the conclusion of the pastors
talk, Rev. r. e. l.. Morgan, paCtor OF
Epworth Methodist church; Rev. G.
3. James, of the First Christian
Church, and Rev. Mr.. Pearson were
called upon and they made remarks
suitable to the occasion, pledging the
co-operation Of their congregation in
the advance movement undertaken
by the Presbyterians. A represent
ative of the Chamber Of Commerce
also spoke after which Mr.. Roach
called upon Mrs. Tremble and j. A.,
Rose both charter members of the
church. R. G. Latting, long an hon.
ored member, spoke in behalf of Mrs.
Tremble. In the course of his re
marks, Mr.. Rose referred to the fact
that the old Presbyterian church was
the first house of worship erected in
Chickasha and that all Of the cther
denominations were organized in it
and used it during the early days
T. B. Losey, member Of the building
committee, also made short talk in
which he explained the plans for TIE
new church. Mrs. LoSey, Mrs. c. e..
Rose, Mrs. Bishop and other ladies
were called upon and responded
briefly, after which Mr.. Roach spoke
the solemn words prescribed for such
occasions and then the actual
"ground breaking" was carried out.
Mrs. Tremble was invited to turn
the first spade full Of dirt and she
was followed by J. A. Rose, after
which the pastor and ministers of
other denominations took turns, fol-
lowed by official members of the
church and many others. The cer-
emonies were closed with a prayer
and the benediction by Rev. Mr..
James.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
SPEED KINGS At
GRIPS TODAY IN
500 MILE EVENT
Murphy Sets Pace for Distance Up
to Over 900 Miles; Time 10
Ahead Last Years Record
TO This Point.
YOUND DRIVERS SHOWING
VETERANS HOW TO DRIVE
younoster Wins Loads Of Lap Money
Az Race Progresses;r ~ Cars
Enter; Over $4,000 Peo-
pie Crowd Stadium

Speedway. indianapolis, May 30.--
Jimmy Murphy led the field through
400 miles OF the tenth annual auto.
mobile sweepstakes here today. talk.
Ing all OF the $4,000 lap prize money
up TO that stage.
With 100 miles TO go. the Irish
mans pit men claimed he was still
In good condition and his Murphy
Special car was not badly worn. His
average was 94.42 miles an hour.
breaking the track record OF s9.6s
for that distance. established In 1921.
Murphy was leading Hartz in a
Duesenberg by more than one lap.
Eddie Hearne. In Ballot was more
than a lap behind Hartz.
Standing At 400 Miles.
Murphy first: Hartz second:
Hearne third; Haibe fourth; Schaefer
fifth: Muliord sixth; Ellin q b .
seventh; De Palma eight: Alley
ninth; Corum tenth. Time 4:f4:13.
Average 94.42 miles an hour.
Last year S9.6S.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
FAIL REOPEN BANK.

Oklahoma City, May 3O.-Efforts to
reopen the Bartlesville State Bank
of Bartlesville have been unsuccess-
full, according to an announcement
today by Bank Commissioner Wal
colt. He intimated that liquidating
agent would be appointed soon,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
GUN FIGHT WITH
BOOZE PEDDLERS
(By The united Press.l

Oklahoma City, May 30.-Federal
officers today reported a gun battle
with alleged moonshiners near Wan,
Okla, late yesterday.
No one was wounded.
G. B. Burris was arrested. Another
man made his escape.
Federal officers also reported that
a large still and So gallons of mash
were confiscated in the north part
of Cherokee county. AL Jonigan and
Robert Reed were arrested.
County officers co-operated with
the federal officers in the raid.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
Britain Sends Artillery.

London, May 30.--A large contin-
gent of British artillery, equipped
with Is FOUNDER guns, has arrived
in Ulster and departed for an un-
known destination, according to a
Belfast dispatch to the Evening
Standard today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
BREAK TRUCE rs
FE|NERS BATTLE
Heavy Firing on Border Tells Of New
Struggle; Officials Meet In Lon
don to Consider Irish
Peace Situation.

Belfast. May 3O.-The Ulster bor-
der truce was broken today.
Heavy firing throughout the night
at Strabane and Lifford on the Ty-
rone-Donegal frontier told of a
pitched battle between police and
Sim Feiners. Many casualties were
reported.
Strabane constables were attacked
by party of insurgents from Lif-
ford and used machine guns and ar
mored cars to repulse the attack.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
Parallel Sessions Tomorrow.

Parallel sessions, similar to the
ones held today, will be held tomor-
row. The program for these two
sessions was announced as follows:
$50 a. m. Bible Hour-Harry D.
Smith.
9:15 a. m. The Church Board-A
e. Smith.
1920 a. m. Stewardship-Arthur
Everts.
1000 a. m.--Open Forum.
11:O5 a. M Mymn-Congregation.
Gospel Song,-Chickasha Christian
Male Quartette.
11:15 a. m. Sermon,-R. H. Mil
Ter.
Dinner. p.
: Parallel sesslon Fine Art
Building.
9:15. The What and Why OF a
Junior c. E.-Mrs. G. T. Streeter,
Chickasha.
9:20. The What and Why Of a
Mission Band,-Mrs. F. 0. Wade,
Stroud.
9:25. The What and the Why of a
Junior Congregation,-Mrs. E. R.
Ames, East Enid.
$3.50. The Pledge System - Mrs.
Frank Wellman, East Enid.
9:34. Self-Appointme n t, M iss
Alma E. Moore, Kansas.
9:42. Discussion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30

The United States destroyer mine
layer Israel No. 9S has a speed of Al
an one-half miles an hour.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
CONVENTION Off
To OPENING FOR
FIVE DAY GRIND
Approximately 900 Delegates Regis
tered as Christian Missionary
Society OF state Goes Into
Annual Session.
PRESIDENT GIVES HIS
MESSAGE TO GATHERING
Speaks Of Restoration Movement; I;
History OF Church Growth Re-
cited; Program for Morning
Complete; Others Outlined.

Opening with an attendance OF ap-
proximately 300. the annual conven-
tion of the Oklahoma Christian Mis-.
sionary society began last night In
the Oklahoma College for Women
auditorium.
Following the short praise service,
President Crayton S. Brooks. OF Ard
more, prominent figure in Chris
tian church circles In the entire
United States. delivered his annual
address in which he gave history
of the Restoration Movement" and
an outline of the progress made by
the convention during the past year.
In his resume of the Restoration
Movement" the speaker declared
that II was discovered that Barton
W. Stone. In Kentucky; Thomas and
Alexander Campbell, In Pennsylva-
mia. as well as prominent church
leaders in the Carolinas and New
England states had met with the
same conditions and were teaching
identically the same things. This
led to the beginning of the "Restor-
alton Movement" and the adoption
of the slogan. 1--WE will speak where
the Bible speaks and shall be ST.
lent where the Bible is SILENT" he
said. A history of the rapid growth
of the Christian church. using the
Bible as the rule of faith and prac-
tice, was given In the address.
After the presidents address,
"get acquainted" meeting was held.
1t is estimated that two hundred
out-of-town delegates we're present.
The Mornings Program.
This mornings program was rem
dered as outlined. Principal talks
were made by Harry d. Smith, in
structor in the Bible school of Phil
lips University; II. M. Woods pas
tor of the First Christian church of
Ada; Rev. ]. 7. Ogle, of Blackwell;
Rev. Il. l.. Kirtley, of Marlow; and
r. H. Miller, of Kansas City. Life"
was the subject of the sermon de-
livered this morning by Rev. Mr..
Miller, of Kansas City, a prominent
figure in the Christian church of the
United States He will preach every
morning of the convention at 1115
o'clock.
An open forum in which the vari-
Gus subjects dealt with in the ad-
dress were discussed, was held this
morning.
In the parallel session, held in the
Fine Arts department, talks were
made by Miss Margaret Voters, of
Oklahoma City; Mrs. Charles Ham
lin, of Oklahoma City; Mrs. j. T.
Ogle, of Blackwell; Mrs. Robert T.
Estes of this city sangsa solo.
A long program 1jsu outlined for
this afternoons session which be-
gan at 80 o'clock b
Committees have been appointed
and the convention was thoroughly
organized this morning APPROX
mately 300 delegates have been reg
istered. The convention ends Fri
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
(By The United Press J


Speedway, Indianapolis, May &c.
The best American and European
racing talent nt-twenty-seven drivers
shot under the starters flag in the
500 mile automobile race here today
while $4,000 spectators looked on.
The weather was ideal for shat
tering the record of 1884 miles an
hour hung up by Ralph De Palma in
Cercedes in 1915.
There was cool breeze and the
flags of England, France, Italy and
the United States waved gaily from
every pinnacle in respect to drivers
representing the four nations.
Barney Oldfield, veteran of all
race courses, paced the field into
flying start and Eddie Rickenback-
er, aviation ace in the A. e. F.
waved the starting flag as Oldfield
pulled into the pits.
Jimmy Murphy, in Murphy Spe-
cial held the choice position in
the front row on the inner side Of
the track by virtue Of his average
of 1905 miles an hour in the trials.
Murphy led the field at the end of
the first lap. Cliff Durant, in
Durant Special, followed Murphy.
and Ralph De Palma in Duesen-
berg was third. The time for the
first lap was 1:34-54.
Terrific Pace Set.
Murphy retained his lead at the
end of the third lap, winning the
first three lap prizes of $50 each.
Duray in Frontenac had crawled
up to second position, and De Palma
was in third place.
Murphy was setting terrific
pace, maintaining an average of
1884 miles an hour in the first
seven laps. He was followed by Du.
ray and De Palma.
The first man to go 70 the pits
was "Howdy" Wilcox in Peugeot.
Continued on page eight
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
(By The United Press.)

Berlin, May 3O.-The German gov
ernment's Interpretation of its note
to the reparations commission, ac-
cepting conditionally the allied terms
was given the United States today
simultaneously with publication of
the reply in Paris.
Three main financial reforms to
which the government has agreed
are:
1.-Curtailment of the national
budget.
2.-Limitation Of the floating debt.
s.-Internal loans and taxations.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
GERMANS ACCEPT
Terms Of ALLIES
(By The United Press.)

Paris, May 30.-Germany's condi-
tional acceptance of the allied repar-
ations commissions terms was Of
ficially announced today.
The German governments reply
was made public. 1t accepts the re-
forms proposed by the allies, stating
Germany relies upon an external
loan, which it deems necessary.
Germany accepts the allied finan-
cial control proposed by the repara-
tions commission, with the under
standing that this does not infringe
upon German sovereignty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30

Continued on page tive.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30
Terrific Pace Set.

Continued on page sisht.l !.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-30

All the local news In the Daily m.
press. Latest world news By Leased
Wire from the United Press Asso-
citation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-22
EDTsONS NEW DISCOVERY.

Edison wizard of electricity and probably the
worlds most useful citizen is botherins the bank
ers with his new theory Of money.
He says that the currency of the world based
on sold is illogical and he would substitute for it
q system of units of energy by which there would
be a fixed definite value Of every commodity Of
civilized Hfe
Under his plan there would be great government
storehouses in which the necessities Of life could be
stored paper certificates so percent Of their
value issued against them.
lie would have these units of energy replace the
present monetary system Of the world and bankly
asks the bankers
do you think that civilized countries have. from
experience and knowledge Of economies reached
stage where they could drop the fiction unreahty
and chaotic state of a currency based on gold, and
adopt money back Of which is real useful wealth
Of twice the value Of the money issued? Must we
always remain on gold basis? Is it beyond the wit
of man to devise any equivalent method?"
The present system is the evolution from the old
days of barter and exchange. 1t devised meet
the need of a common unit and sold was chosen be-
cause Of its scarcity, from any intrinsic value
Edison brings nothing new when he asks the bank
er: What. in your opinion would be the approxi-
mate market value OF troy ounce Of pure gold if
all the governments of the world should demoni-
tie it,"
But the present system does something more than
provide convenient system of currency.
1t recognizes the shifting values Of other com
modities In year of drought and poor crops food
suffs rise in value They cheaper at the sources
of production than in the cities they are con-
sumed.
The embarrassing question might be asked as TO
who viii fix the valuation for the foodstuHs and
clothing when they rut i'm warehouses.
VIII the unit of energy be lower in Omaha for
pork than it is in New York Will clothing be of the
value in Boston il is in Des Moines?
The most important part of the value in any pro-
dnct is in the labor charge and extreme radicals
including Lenne and Trotzky. have dreamed. of
currency system that is based entirely upon labor.
Would Edison have a definite fixed wage for
days labor. and if would he give the same wage
to the street cleaner he would to the skilled
mechanic who produces his electrical wonders?
The whole economic system is tied together by
the currency system Many doctors to ind
method of evading it, but it is inexorable I'M
less one wishes dynamite the whole system of
business and industry
The questions of Edison are chiefly interest
ing in showing 10 what lengths a man can go when
he gets outside his particular realm of nves-
tigation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-22

can attributed only OF faith in the vision
OF Washington. only a timdity Of words instead Of
a courage that faces realities
And because inspired men are called to meet critic
cal periods Washington can he interpreted only in
the terms Of insI iratiou.
His message was for an zine Il has kept America
free from the old civilization that went with the
Great WARRIOR the old era passed when America
showed that wars are not always waged for gain.
II now comes into fun reality. inspiring and d.
recting every effort. whether &c lee League 81 Na-
tons or battlesh.p junking which is made for the
purpose Of proving the eternal spirit Of friend
ship for all"
Washington the inspired lives through the reality
OF his inspiration.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-22
dust FOIRs @z 66f asssz

There are three promises men make
which no one thinks TO see full
filed.
Upon the pledge of fish or game we
long ago have ceased TO build
But mean indeed would be the man
with whom YOU CHANGED TO dine
or sup
Who would not crafty your wish and
gladly promise YOU a pup
The code of honor calls for strict OBJ
servance Of the given word.
Yet who would hold this merry three
10 pledges made, would be alb
surd.
'Twould be indeed a sadder world if
death should ever gather up
This gayest of philanthropists-
man who prosises a pup.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-22

THE PROMISER OF PUPS.
There are three promises i'm life
which all men very glibly make,
And one is fish as yet uncaught. the
seconds game the hunters take.
The third is commonest of alto
him should go the silver cup,
The friendly, smiling, genial man
who gladly promises a pup.
The fisherman viii promise fish to
all who chance TO pass his way,
The hunter smiles and saws To YOU.
I'll bring YOU ducks some lucky
day;
But still more liberal is he-for
there's no chance to check him
up
The man who turns nobody down but
always promises q pup.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-22

IT age forgets its p.atitudes
And tries TO understand our poinl
of view.
If age is wise and practical
\ot preachy and didactica1
Then age will get respect that's
plainly due,
BGt not while stll it babbles on
And says Dear me-" and gabbies
on
About these dreadful younger
folks in sOoth
For age cannot collect srou as
A sign Of much respect from rs
CrtI age shows a fair respect Cor
youth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-22

Ernie Rice. holder of the Lones-
dale lightweight belt probably will
return to the ring I'm a short time
He has not had a fight since he was
forced to retire with a badly cut
eye, received when he was fighting
Sailor Friedman some time ago i'm
the United states. Danny Morgan
and Seaman Hall have challenged
Rice and IT is probable that Hal Will
be the choice Of the National spogt-
ing club