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VOLUME SEVENTEEN.
CHICKASHA OKLAHOMA THURSDAY FEBRUARY 10 1916.
NUMBER 35.
Chickasha
PRESS
I
CLUBS NOW
WIELDED BY
WARRIORS
Austro-German Soldiers Supplied With
Bludgeons and British Have "Big
Sticks" Like T. R. to Slay Ene- -my
Without Making Noise
GERMANS ARE USING
IMMENSE SHELLS
Ten Iicfcej in Diameter Fifteen Inches
Long and Weighs 51 Pounds; Hurled
by Air Gun; French Fighters
Have Fastest Handbomb
t
FOUR EXPLOSIONS TO
FIRE ONE BOMB.
ATHENS Greece Jan. 1.
By Mail.) German trench
bombs fired from rifles un-
loaded by all army experts
here show tlicse rifle bombs
to be the most intricate of all
bombs bo far used in tho
groat war. Four separate ex-
plosions are required to fire a
bomb. Tho explosion " of the
rifle sends the bomb perlu.ps
?'0 yards where it alights on
its nose -exploding a percus-
sion cap which lights a brass
cap f:llea with pun cotton
whWh also explodes an t causes
half a po-;nd of gun cotton in
the main body of the bomb
to be exploded. The tomb
weighs only a pound is no
more deadly than mot other
trench bombs and costs per-
haps t' ii dollars.
By WILLIAM G. SHEPHERD.
(United Press Staff Correspondent.)
ATHENS Greece Jan. 1 (B
Mail.) At last the warriors have got
down to using clubs. Just ordinary
clubs for graining men. The Austro-
German soldiers are supplied witU
bludgeons and on parts of the British
front the ally soldiers have been fur-
nlhed clubs covered with spikes
These British clubs look much Ilk-?
the big stick American cartoonists
ned to picture T. H. using. The cluU
are for isse by troops entering trench-
es on the sly and slaying noiselessly
no that men in other parts of the
trench don't know what is going on
One of the newest mipsilcs in the
great war is a huge shell the Ger-
mans threw at the Dardenelles. Only
tilr guns could throw the shell with-
out exploding It and these new air
guns must be ten inches in bore and
many feet lnng. One of thrtse big
shells which fell in the British line
u:iexploded has been taken apart by
txperts. It was ten inches in diame-
ter and fifteen inches high made of
sheet steel with wooden plug-disks ai
each end. This big steel can contain-
ed "fi pieces of scrap iron and 25
pounds of tri nitro toluol. Tho mis-
fcile weighing 51 pounds. The firing of
the big shell must have been touchy
work Imagine a fire cracker ten
inches thick what would blow a hole
In the earth six feet deep and ten feet
ill diameter. Imagine yourself facing
the duty of lighting the fuse on this
r.rmnnni! cracker and then white th"
fuse was sputtering placing the
cracker in the mouth of a giant air
pun and firing the gun in time to get
the cracker out of your neighborhood
before it went off.
Most hand bombs don't go off by
contact. They must be lighted first
und then thrown. Sometimes the light-'
ing In done with a match or a cigarot;
other times by pulling a little string
which rubs two strips of sulphur to-
gether somewhere In the handle of the
bomb Both sides in the great war
have bombs of various sorts for var-
ious reeds. If the enemy is coming
for instance you must have a bomb
that wijl explode quickly; if you're
rushing toward him you need a bomb
that you can throw far ahead and
Ihnt will have clone its Job by the
time you reach the scene.
The French have the fasteRt hand-
J.omh known. The thrower wears a
leather thong on his wrist and a hook
on this thong is attached to a hook
on the bomb. The art of throwing
llfehts the fuse which Is so short ami
so quick burning that the explosion
is almost immediate.
The slowest bomb perhaps is th;
Servian. It is shaped like a pocket
whisky flask nock stopper and all
and is jdI iron and bras. The throw-
er unscrews the brass top hits a fir-
ing pin on a stone or tho butt of his
rifle and then after a space of seven
seconds throws it. The bomb throb
in the man's hand Just before it is
due to explode giving him warning
If he throws the bomb too soon tho
other follow may pick it up and throw
It back at h'.m. Bomb experts figure
that any soldier can pick up a lighted
hand bomb nnd throw it away from
himself if ho has five seconds to
spare.
ROCK IS HIT
BY BRITISH
STEAMER
Orissa Reported Sunk or Captured by
German Raider Arrives in French
Port After Meeting Mishap; Other
Vessels are Missing
By United Press.
NEW YORK Feb. 10. The British
steamer Orissa which was reported
sunk or captured by a German raide-
whlle en route from Rio de Janeiro
to Liverpool put into the French port
of St. Navaire according to dispatches
received today.
The Orissa was compelled to put into
port as a result of striking a rock
reports state. Advices say no lives
were lost.
According to London advices Lloyds
have posted the following steamers ac
missing: The Satrap Tynemouts.
Hummersa and Glenariff all British
and the Inzlativa and Henlliure.
Italian.
No word has been received from
any of theso except the latter which
sent a wlre'ioas message on December
27 that it was sinking off tho Scilly
islands.
JAILED ON
CHARGE OF
CONTEMPT
Alva Joliff and Kenneth Joliff had
an inning In the county court yester-
day afternoon on charges of contempt
of court. Becoming obs'reperous the
young gentlemen were by the court
permitted to sojourn in tho county jail
until this morning at 10:110 o'clock
when they were again brought before
Judge Davenport for a hearing.
The defendants are charged with
having Interferred with a little 12-year-old
girl awarded to the care and
custody of Mr. and Mrs. James Bray
at Veriien. It was charged mat uie
had attempted to entice the little girl
away from the guardian appointed by
the court and that the child had be-
come afraid' of the boys to such an
extent that she feared to attend
school thinking an attempt to abduct
her might be made by the defendants.
At the hearing yesterday afternoon
the two young n-.e'n refused to answer
the court's interrogatories and were
committed to Jail to brood over mat-
tors. This morning both wre In a
little more tractable humor and Judge
Davenport ordered the elder of the
young men Albert committed to jail
for 15 days holding the order in abey-
rnce for tho present The younger de-
fendant was by tho court ordered to
recommitment until he should prove
willing to "come clean" with th
court.
LONG BIKE TRIP.
By United Press.
GETTYSBURG Pa.. Feb. 10 Wm.
Hancr has returned from a pleasure
trip of 2.S31 miles to Florida. He rode
a bicycle every inch of the way ex-
cept when sand forced him to dis-
mount and walk.
BANKER IS SUICIDE.
By United Press.
PANOUA. Ia. Feb. 10. M. M. Roy
nolds president of the Guthrie county
lational bank and reputed to worth
n half million committed suicide to-
uv with a revolver. Ill health H
tiF-ncil as the can.
WILL ASK
AUSTRIA TO
EXPLAIN IT
Standard Oil Tanker Stopped by Submarine
and Supplies Seized; Shots Fired
After Vessel Stopped and
Seaman Wounded
BRITISH AND FRENCH
NOT UNDERSTOOD
By Americans; Think U. S. Will Submit to
Any Insult as Long as Gold Flows
This Way; Not Ready
for Peace
By United Press.
WASHINGTON D. C Feb. 10.
Secretary Lansing says Austria must
explain why one of her submarines
stopped tho Standard Oil company
tanker Petrolite in the eastern Med
iterranean and helped herself to stores
on board the vessel.
The secretary said the request for
an explanation had not been embodied
in a note but perhaps formal demands
would be made later. Tiie request
will be based on the affidavit of Cap-
tain Thompson of the Petrolite.
The captain said his vessel was fly
ing De American flag at the time and
the ni-mo of the vessel's nationality
was paiuted in big white letters on
the side. He says the submarine
fired several shot3 after the tanker
stopped wounding a ccaman.
"Dollar Chasers."
United Press.
WASHINGTON I). C Feb. 10
Ed L. Keen European general man-
ager of the United Press and William
Thillip Sims Paris manager who are
back in the I'nited States on a short
vacation met bore prior to returning
to Europe.
After coming In contact with the
American view point both say that
Americans are deceiving themselves
regarding the feeling of the people of
England and France toward America
and the possibilities for early peace.
Keen says the British regard all
Americans as dollar chasers. They
are convinced that Uncle Sam Is will-
ing to submit to any insult rather
than relinquish the opportunity of lin
ing his pockets with European gold.
It was declared that the British are
confident of winning and that they re-
Rent any outside interference. Sims
says the French believe that Ameri-
cans value the dollar above Ideals. He
says they will not listen to peace sug-
gestions till the Germans are de-
feated. Roumania Calls Reservists.
By United Press.
LONDON Feb. ip. Ai dispatch
rrom Saloniki says all Roumanian re-
servists there have been ordered
home.
According to reports from Berne
the Roumanian government lias ap-
( oit oil'
pealed to the people to deposit all
their gold in the national bank.
Armenians Again Suffer -
By I'nited Press.
GENEVA Feb. 10. The newspapers
here published dispatches saying that
the Turks have resumed tbe massa-
cre of Armenians. Reports say thous
ands of men and beys have been sho'
and the girls sent to Constantinople
to be sold to harems.
Large German Losses.
By United Press.
LONDON Feb. 10. The Germans
have lost 60000 men during the last
ten days in the fighting for the pos-
session of the Virr.y heights and along
the So'nme according to information
received here. The fighting is still
m progress in a heavy snow storm.
DEATH OF MRS. SCARLET
A wire received from F. U Slush-
er this morning announced the death
in Oklahoma City of Mrs. Louisa
Scarlet at between the hours of 6 and
10 o'clock. Mrs. Scarlet was a full
blood Chickasaw and was nearly 90
-.ears of age. Sid Anderson of the
fiim of fbivoonib and Anderson lef;
for Oklahoma City this nKernoon and
will bring the body to Chickasha for
interemnt. Mrs. Scarlet Is survived
by several grown children and a num
her of grand children.
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"Aolulloion" the palace of tho emperor of Germany on the island of Corfu which has been seized by the
French and converted into a hospital. The palace was originally built for Elizabeth the empress of Austria- and
was bought by the kaiser in 1907. Greece has protested the seizure of the Island by the allies and the latter have
just justified their course by saying that the Island was used as a submarine base by tho Teutons.
ROUSING
RALLY FOR
MISSIONS
Meeting at Christian Church Pronounced
Most Profitable; Not Dull Moment
Daring Day; Workers from For-
eign Fields Present
The missionary rally' at the" -Christian
church yesterday was truly ouj
of unusual interest. From its begin-
ning at 8 a. m. to its close at 9: no
p. m thero was not a dull minute.
Before the beginning there was
spread upon tho walls of tho church
such a profusion of mottoes charts
and maps of missionary interest 03
was probably never before seen In
Chickasha.
The rally team was a strong one
composed of H. C. Hobgood or
Lotumbe Africa; C. E. Robinson of
Sendai Japan and Mr. Bert Wilson of
Kansas City. Visitors were present
from Anadarko Carnegie Ncrge
Ninnekah. Lawton and Walters. On
tables at the front were spread a large
collection of foreign curios including
money chop sticks combs shoes
Idols dresses implements of war etc.
During the afternoon session short
addresses were made by Revs. Tiner
of Waltera D. W. Boyer of Walters.
A. R. Davis of Anadarko C. E. Wag-
ner of Lawton and G. Lyle Smith of
this city. The attendance of the af-
ternoon and evening sessions was
good especially at niht
n.o" p. m. ine lauies oi uif
cnurcu serven a aeuc.ous luncneon
iter wuiin a social nour as eujovcu
in the church parlors. Beside the
three excellent and instructive ad
dresses at the coming session about
one hundred and fifty good stereopti-
con views were tnrown upon me
screen illustrating missionary scenes
and activities in many countries. It
seemed to be the unanimous opinion
of those who attended that it was the
most interesting nnd profiuiblo mis-
sionary meeting of their lives.
VICE PRES.
I U. DEAD
By United Press
NEW YORK Feb. 10. Belvidere
Brooks vice president and- genera'
manager of the Western Union Tele
graph company ffied here today
Death was attributed to heart failure.
Brooks was born in Wheelcck
Tes.u in 1S'9. He was a messenge.-
boy at the age of 12 and lifter became
manager of the Fl Faso and Dallas
offices. He was r-ade general super-
intendent in 110 and general mana-
ger In 1913. He once served on the
staff of tbe governor of Texas.
CHIEF ASKS
CITIZENS TO
HELP HIM
Chief of Police Phillios wants the
citizens pf Chickasha to aid him in
enforcing the ordinances of the city
particularly .itreet traffic regulations.
In a statement Issued for publication
today he says:
"To the Citizens of Chickasha:
"I invite you to report any and all
violations of the traffic laws which
may come within your observation.
My request is based on two reasons.
"First. I want to enforce the law. I
want the persons who conipiaia about
the law violations to do their share
in punishing or preventing these vio-
lations. "How far r.nd what efforts you will
lend us is a question. It is muc'i
easier to kick about offenses and de-
nounce the administration and offend-
ers than It is to report them and aid
in their conviction. The average
American is reluctant to forego bis
prerogative of kicking but he like-
wisp is loath to figure as a 'tattler'and
yet as a good citizen he has an obli-
gation to assist to the limit of hi
ability in the enforcement o? tho law.
Jhe statutes recognize constabulary
service on brief notice.
"Many evils flourish because the
only available witnesses against them
hesitate to offer testimony. Securing
testimony against gambling joints and
bawdy houses is almost impossible al-
though persons qualified to give evi-
dence are among the most frequent
coniplainers against these evils. It is
a matter of general observation
that a householder will hear
a neighbor's violation of the
sanitary code even when these viola-
tions become a menace to the com-
munity's health rather than take the
initiative in securing their abate-
ment. "It Is true that the citizen whose
zeal for law enforcement leads him
to report infractions of ' the law is
often rebuked by the very authorities
intrusted with the responsibilities of
law enforcement. Such things have
happened often here in Chickasha.
As a general proposition however
the good citizen shies at hir- own ob-
ligation and unless tempted by tan-
gible reward avoids any semblance
of assistance in the daily work of ap-
prehending and punishing law-break
ers.
"Now I hone in time to win the
co operation ot the general public
tut am afraid to expect too much.
"BEN F. PHILLIPS.
Chief of Police."
SPEAKS AT MARLOW.
Superintendent Meman Shepard
went to Marlow yesterday afternoon
where upon invitation he delivered
before the Preachers' and Layman's
institute an address favoring the es-
tablishment of Sunday schools in rural
schools throughout the state. Rural
Sunday schools. Superintendent Shep-
ard declares have become a neces
sary adjunct to good education in
rural communities
FINISH 65
GARMENTS
FOR NEEDY
Over Forty Women Spend Day Sewing fcr
Poor; Six Dozen Pairs of Stockings
are Repaired; Presbyterian
Ladies Serve Luncheon
It is not recorded that there was
I'ot considerabla conversation during
the progress of the sewing" bee that
was held at the Presbyterian parish
house yesterday under the auspices
of the United Charities but at the
tame time three sewing machines
hummed merrily and many needles
were b.isy making clothing for the
needy of the city.
Over forty women members of the
various church societies responded
to the appeal ot the United Charities
and practically the entire day was de
voted to the good work. As a net re-
sult of the day's activities 63 gar-
ments mostly for children were com
pleted and are ready for distribution.
Stockings? Yes they did a little
darning too. The inventory at the
close of the day showed that exactly
six dozen pairs were worked over to
minister to the comfort of as many
wearers.
For the most part the material for
the clothing was donated some by
merchants who gave garments that
were unsalable "nit could be worked
over. In one tae three skirts were
made from a single garment thus Con-
tributed. At the noon hour the ladies of the
Presbyterian church served a hot
luncheon to the workers consisting!
of soup sandwiches etc. The sewing
bee v ill be repeated next Wednesday.
COUNCIL
TO MEET
Late this aftsrnoon Mayor Coffman
received a message stating that the
applicants fcr a gas franchise could
not arrive here In time for the meet-
ing tonight but expected to be here
Saturday.
The city council will meet in reg-
ular se3sicn at the city hall tonight
and! a busy time promises to occupy
the attention of that body. .
Among the different items of busi-
ness which will probably come before
the body will be the consideration of
a proposed gas franchise; the passing
ot a drastic speed ordinance with in-
structions to the police department to
t;ee that the same is enforced: the
matter ot adding to and increasing
the equipment of the fire department
thereby Increasing its efficiency. In
addition to this regular routine mat-
ters including the possible report ot
the clock committee will come before
tl.e "itv fathers for attention.
SERV. CAR
STRIKES 2
AT CORNER
Mr. and Mrs. Hicks are Run Down at
Sixth and Choctaw; Woman is Drag-
ged Some Distance; Injuries
May Be Serious
ALLEGED THAT AUTO
WAS ON WRONG SIDE
Not Going Over Twelve Miles Per Hour;
August ?"wprt Driven Chief Phillips
Will Ask Council to Take
Action
A service car belonging to the O. K.
Bus and Cab company driven by Aug.
Sizemore struck and bruised Mr. and
Mrs. M. Hicks as they wera starting
across Choctaw avenue at the corner
of Sixth street at 8 o'clock yesterday
evening. Mrs. Hicks was thrown to
the paving and the ear passed over
her dragging her it is alleged fronr-.
15 to 20 feet Mr. Hicks was thrown
down and two wheels of the car pass-
ed over one of his feet.
The Injured parties Mr. and Mrs.
Hicks were carried into the Central
hotel where they live and medical
aid summoned. Mrs. Hicks was found
to have been severely perhaps seri-
ously bruised. Her right arm is in-
jured and she sustained two cr more
severe cuts about the face being ren-
dered unconscious. An X-ray examin-
ation of the Injured arm will be made
this afternoon In order that the eeri
cusness ot the Injury to that member
may be determined.
Witnesses allege that the car go-
ing south on Sixth street was ap-
proaching the corner of Sixth and
Choctaw avenue at a speed of approx-
imately 12 miles an hour: that the
driver was to the left of the center ot
Sixth street and apparently starting
his machine on the turn into Choctaw
avenue when several feet north of th
street Intersection; th&t the car
swerved into Choctaw avenue; that
the driver stated something wa3
wrong with his steering gear; that
Mr. and Mrs. Hicks had started
across Choctaw; that they were well
to the left of the middle of the street
when the car struck them; that the
front wheels of the car had struck
a brick lying to the left of the center
of Sixth street and to the north of
the Intersection ot Sixth Btreet and
Choctaw avenue; that both the man
and the woman were knocked down:
that Mrs. Hicks was dragged about 15
feet by the car before the car was
stopped; that Mrs. Hicks was render
ed unconscious and was in an un-
conscious condition when carried into
the hotel.
When called over the telephone at
1 o'clock this afternoon and asked for
his version of the accident Jake Lor-
ensen ot the O. K. cab line said he
had no statement to give out.
Information given out through the
police states that the taxi drivers
aver the steering gear to the auto had
gotten out. of fix and that the driver
of the car wus unable to managu
ihe machine. It was also stated that
parties present at the acciaent
averred at the time the driver was
blameless and that his quick action in
the matter of stopping his car was all
that prevented a possibly fatal accl-
dent Mr. Hicks Is employed r.t the Rock
Island shops. His Injuries were not
serious.
Chiet Phillips stated this morning
that the city council would be asked
ty the police department at the meet
Ing tonight to devise some means
which might help in enforcing the
safety idea in auto driving. "Last
eight's accident Is only one sample of
what may be expected unles some-
thing drastic is done" said Chief Phil
lips.
WEATHER FORECAST.
For Oklahoma.
During twenty-four hours ending '8
a. m. today:
Tonight partly cloudy; Friday gen
erally fair warmer.
Local Temperature.
Maximum 55 degrees.
Minimum 20 degree. f
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