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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
EFFECT OF SATIRE
ON ONE ACTOR.
Old Advance Man Recalls Egotism
of Comedian Who Failed to
See the Point of a Joke
Aimed at Him.

Satire Is almost always wasted on &C
tors" said the old advance agent.
"As a rule. they are SO deeply impressed
with q sense OF their own superlative abili.
ties that they take everything written about
them in the most serious possible fashion.
Some years ago I was stranded on the
Pacific Coast.
II wanted to get back to Chicago the
worst way possible. and finally. through a
lucky accident. l learned that Barney Fer
guson. the Irish comedian. who was just
about to start East. was in need Of an ad.
vance agent
"The Job promised transportation and
spending money at least, and / was glad
to get 1t.
Nothing interesting happened until we
struck Trinidad. Colo. Trinidad is a small
town. but there happened to be Q young
man working on one of the papers there
more for the benefit of his lungs than Of
his pocketbook-
He was an experienced dramatic critic,
and he came to see my star.
"At that period Of his career. Mr. Fergu-
sons chief dramatic feat was to sit in a
large easy chair. with an irish makeup on.
and hold a humorous conversation with the
soubrette OF the company.
When the proper moment came Mr.. Fer
guson, being busily engaged in the debate.
the soubrette coyly set fire to the paper sole
OF one OF his shoes Never sven glancins
at the threatening confagration. Mr.. Fergu-
son reached into q capacious inside pocket
and pulled out q loaded bottle Of seltzer
water.
Still. without looking at the IRE. which
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31

chaste simplicity Of one part Of the Eeo-
tricity Palace. 1t is ornate on the ex-
terror. but It does not take the taste Of
critics in architecture to get the best that
one finds In the inner court Of this building.
The example shown Is one OF the entrances
from tho court of Electricity. into the build
ing ITSELF These entrances rise in one lofty
reach from the garden Of the court to the
pinnacle Of a sharp gable end. that stands
faf above the surrounding walls. It Is q
part e the fully completed Electricity Pal
ace
Whea you consider Electricity from the
summit Of the Cascade Gardens, on the
Grand Basin, you get the best whole effect
of that pretty. almost efrem.nate, structure.
It il the shortest side of rhe building. 1t
Is q side that carries the loggias. which
break the %colonnade. less than half way up
their course. The architects conceit, In
making this side one of the most ornate,
was q happy one. because of the conspicuous
place the structure has directly In front
Of the Grand Cascades
Number four Of the group shows tho
skeleton OF one Of the proud pagoda cafes.
which win grace the west end Of tho semi
circular swing Of the gardens. It is from
this building that the conspicuous side of
Electricity win be most studied The
pagsda stands on the hill Immediately above
and overlooking the section Of Electricity
that has been mentioned. Already the
graceful outlines Of tho psgoda may be
realized. It IL . part Of the magnificent
Festival Hall and peristyle scheme which
crowns Art Hill.
Another evidence of the advanced stage of
construction at the site is the picture Of
the Mexican Government building, mum
bored six. 1t is distinctly typical of archi-
lecture in the domain Of Diaz. Small. it
will rot be dwarfed by the Grand Trianon
OK France ard the Orangcry 81 Kcnsine;cn
Castle which Great Britain will erect. Both
OF these buildings VIII sand ON eilher slas
Of Mexico.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31

the paper. I sat down A. the Same table.
Presently the great man looked w.
Ibid you see what they said about me in
the paper this morning?' he asked.
81 did, I said. looking as sorrowful as
possible.
You see. they compare mo with Sir
Henry Irving and Richard Mansfield. don't
your he said. looking as proud az . pea
cock.
You'd better go out and buy me half a
dozen moro settler bottles"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18
MRS. BLAINE DEAD.
Widow Of the Great Republican
statesman Passes Away at
Augusta, Maine.

Augusta, Maine, July l6.- Mrs.
JAS. g. Blaine died at the Blaine
homestead here yeEteTday, at 76
years of age. From Washington
a short sime ago, she came TO the
old family residence on State
street. She was in an enfeebled
condition and had been under al
most constant medical attention
since.
Mrs. Blaine's maiden name was
Harriet Stanwood. She met her
husband while both of tIem were
teachers in a school in Kentucky.
They we're married at Pittsburg.
She leaves one SOD, James g,
Blaine, and two daughters, Mrs.
Harriet Beale and Mrs. Walter
Damrosch of New York.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18
FIRE AT: AEADARKO
Our Sister City Suffered the Loss
Of Several Business Houses
Yesterday.

Anadarko, 0. T., July l7.-Fire
broke out early this morning on
Main street, between Fourth and
Fifth streets, and three buildings
we're destroyed before it could be
subdued. The losses:
Paul Stewart building, occu-
pied by Mitchell s. Hagerman,
hardware. Stock valued at 81 600;
insurance 81 800.
James COLLINS rooming house.
Value 81 600; no insurance.
William Reese building. Value
5000; insurance about S400.
A lady and two gentlemen in
the rooming house we're severely
burned.
The nre originated from an ex-
ploeion in the hard ware store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

The annusl reunion OF United
Confederate Veterans. aud oons
aud Daughters Of the COnfedeFaey
Il 10 be held at Gr8nite, U. IT,,
July q and 25. This is the 5ro
brigade Oklahona division, and
comprises Greer, Kiowa, Conan
che, Caddo, Washita snd Roger
Mills counties. Fine water, groves
camp grounds, scenery, ideal To-
cation, grand free barbecue, STIR
ring addresses, camp FIRE. ETC., etc.
are among the guaranteed at'rac-
tions. The Rock Island offers
greatly reduced rates from al
points on its southwestern lines
tiil up youy basket and prepare if
join the crowd
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18
CHRISTIAN VOLUNTEERS.

A pound meeting will be held
atIour tent, corner Of Chickasha
avenue aud Fourth street, on July
"a. Every one who attends that
night is requested to bring on
pound of something wife and l can
use. Please do not bring fuel as
we have a gasoline stove, and
please do not bring al CAKE. But
ell will be welcome who have not
pound of anything to bring.
Major w. +. Tomlinson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

The Rock Island rsilrosd is adj
vertlsiDg a rate ofSl9.55 tor round
trip passage from Chickasha TO 81.
LOUIS, on account Of the meeting
Of the United Brotbers Of Friend
ship, the Sisters Of the Mysterious
Ten, and the Knights OF Friend
ship Tickets on sale from July
lS to 20 inclusive, good to return
up 10 and including July 2s. For
further particulars call on or ad-
dress R. Stephens, agert. q 2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18
YOU MAY NOT BE AWAKE

Il tf ~ AtA A. a AZ - = 49, - " AA@A -
of any breakage, yet your "per-
sonaIly conducted system Of
bookkeeping does not seem to
work and the cash is never
straight.
Why not be relieved of the
money worry 2 Why not deposit
with
Tho FIRST NATIONAL BANK
and let it take care of the cash
Its strong vaults insure safety,
snd its staff of bookkeepers, ac-
curscy. Both are at your SER
vice.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Drury College summer school,
Springfield, Mo-, July 10 to Au-
gust s. Account OF the above the
Frisco Will sell round trip tickets
on certificate plan FOR fare and one
third. A. G. Wilson, Agt.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18
CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW.

,HgtsItAx-Corner Sixth and
lows. Sunday school at ~ O.
m. Preaching 81 II a m by
the pastor John A. Stevens
sobieci. "The Import 81 BsD-
tism as Taught Both IN Scrip
tuFe and History. Services ST
s.f5 pm. Preaching by the
pastor Subject, "Who are the
Subjects Of Baptism " These
are the lass Of 8 series OF four
sermons on Dapiism.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

The Rock Island 10 advertising
4 cheap excursion rate to Kansas
City. which our people would do
wen 10 take advantage Of. Round
trip. one fare plus 81; tickets sell
ing July 10 to 25, return limit
Sept. 10. Pack your grip and go.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

K. d. Humphreys, Of Fl Reno,
secretary Of the Chickasha Milling
Co., ie IN the city today watching
The progress Of the new elevator
and looking after mill matters in
general.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Corner Fourth aud
Colorado. Sunday School at
1Oa. %. Young Peoples Union
st 7:15 I'm Preaching at II
a. ID. By the pastor, the Rev.
Geo. q. Thompson. Why
am Baptist - Evening ser
vices at 8 p. N. Religious
Insensibility." Solos with harp
accompaniment.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Monte Ne, Ark. and return
Tickets are nav on sale dsily 70
this point via the Frisco. $lz.9V
for the round trip, good TO return
90 days from date Of sale. Call 90
A. G. Wilson, agent, for parucu-
lars.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

H.B. Gilkeson, former travel
ing salesman for the Chickasha
Milling Co., now travelling out Of
Wichita, came IN last night from
the north, accompanied by K. G..
Curtis, also of Wichita. Mr..
Gilkeson spent the day in this city
calling on customers and greeting
old friends.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

T. T.. johnson, cashier Of the
Bank Of Minco, and q well known
and popular gentleman. IL the
guest Of hls brother, II. B. John
son, in Chickasha today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

CUMBERLAND PREsBTTKRIAN ~
lows, between SixthaDd seventh
Sunday School at 10 a. ~.
Preaching NJ ii o. m. by the
pastor L. A. ReaRor Subject,
The stupidity Of Israeli All
members urged 10 be present.
Evening services az the usual
hour, preaching by the pastor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Will @. Hayes, q Young gentle
man OF Palestine, Texas, is Ia the
city today with a car load Of wa
Ter melons be Is endeavoriDg 10
dispose Of 10 our commission mer-
chants.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Of the right style and quality is
always found here.
AS one is known by the COM
pany they keep 50 can their taste
be judged by the stationery they
use. The best is SO cheap here
that 10 ono need use poor stuff on
the score Of economy. These
items tell 4 tale of wonderful
values; boxes complete, l5c to 81.
BROWNSON'S PHARMACY
210 Chlckasha Avenue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

A complete line Of Emblem
Lodge pins, buttons, etc. Haltom
a. 0wsley. 81
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

30, Panola cooking oil Of your
grocer. Ii is manufactured N
Cai.kasDa.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Albert Glenn will deliver q tenn
pefaace lecture at the Methodist
church tomorrow night At
0 clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Mr.. WoodsoD, q Telegraph Opsi-
ator employed ID the local Office,
and manager OF the Western
Unions system Of self-wiDdiBg
electric clocks along the Rocb
Island railroad went to Lawton
and intermediate towns yesterday
to inspect the time pieces.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Visit the special sale at j. NJ
Benefits department store on
Monday. July 20. y
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Miss Gordon, Of Jacksonville,
H.. teacher ia the schools Of
Mexia, Texas, has been the guesl
of Mrs. III. B. johnson the past
week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18
LOCAL NEWS.

i. 6. Turner, Of Ardmore, spent
yesterday 10 Cbickasha on busi-
ness.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

PREsBYTBRIAE Corner Washiia
and Minnesota. Sunday Schoolat
lOa. N. EndeavoT Society 3 p N
Preaching az II am by the pas
tor, Rev. ". b. Leonard.
Subject "The Pleasures Of Sin,
and d hers" Evening services
at The usual hour, preaching BY
the pastor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Mrs. Josephine Hudson, Of the
Monarch Millinery store, ia now
located at Fields dry goods store
where she will be pleased to see
all her former customers and all
desiring millinery bargains.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

am now prepared To give war
rantee deeds to those desiring to
pnrahase lots in the Askew addi-
ton. j. s. Askew. lOw
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Hiss MCINTYRE, an accomplished
young lady Of Lawton, WAS 10 the
city Yesterday, q guest az the Roy
Il MhIle passing through.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Rey. Martyr, Of Anadarko, pas
tor IL the Presbyterian church 81
that place, was the guest OF Mr.
and Mrs. K. Hamilton last night
on bis way home from Iowa.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Mrs. b. #. Kcndig and daughter,
Mrs. Lewis Gray, will leave to-
morrow to visit relatives At Ham
ilton, No.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18
SPECIAL SALE

Drummers samples OF fine dec
Grated china at 40 per cent. less
than value. No two pieces alike.
Sale commences Monday, July 20.
J. M. Bennett Department Store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Messrs. 4. Il. Kellogg, general
attorney for the Fidelity Deposit
CO.. OF New York, and Attorney
+. Hamilton and G. M. Fecheimer,
Of this city, spent yesterday IN An
adarko returning last evening.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Miss Libbie Nuneeli, Of Ana
darko is The guest Of Mr. and
and Mrs. Warren Baighl.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. +. R. Tinsley, Of
Mangum, accompanied by their
guest, Miss sudie Garrison, Of
Warren, Ark, spent Friday with
friends 10 Chickasha while pass
ing through.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18
a HoRsA sHoE *.
A Number of Chickashs' e Most
Popular Young People EDjoy
q Days Outing There.

The most enjoyable picnic Of
the season left the "W ellis Flats''
"Wednesday morning and spent
the day at Horse Shoe Lake on
Robertson's farm. ChlckeDg Yes,
chicken for dinner. The best din
ner ever spread on the ground OF
the Wasbisa Valley. After dinner
they we're entertained by Mrs
stoddard taking snapshots OF the
party, also BY fortune telling by
Miss Mary Louise Murphy, who
proved quite an adept. OF course
all were to enjoy long aud happy
lives, which caused much pleas
ure and amusement, and il has
been rumOred that some Of their
happy fortunes have already come
10 pass. After this some Of the
party went horseback riding, while
others went boat riding on the
Lake. There has never been q
more fortunate or enjoyable party
rs they met with no accident what
ever, aud We think we owe this
credit TO our moet agreeable chap
ersnee, Mefdames HaWn and StOd-
dard.
Among those present were:
Misses Nellie Sparks, Mary Louise
Murphy, Marble Bul.ard, Clara
DAVIS, Alma Hamilton, Lola Pool,
Nina Chaileville, Ioez Kerns Ed
die Cunningham, Minnie French
Stella Largent, Phoebe Hampton,
Sibyl Robinson, and Leeta Selvy
and Mary French, Of Kansas City,
and Lillian Parker, Of Duncan,
! Mesdames Hawn, Stoddard and
! Davis; Messrs. Rex Walker, Will
/ Leonard, Harry Hendrix, Joe
Wells, Earl Andrews, Garnet
Frederickg, Eugene French, Ted
Hampton, VIII Wells, FRANK
Ragan, Joe Charleville, AlbeFt
Hendrix, Earnest Burton, Charles
| Gunnells, and Austin Patty.
Os Nicholson, United States ex-
press agent, and his estimablI
wife, are rejoicing over the arrival
of a young clarinet player, who ar
rived on a late train Thursday af
ternoon to make his hone with
them. The youngster weighet
eight pounds, aad has q pair Ci
usty lungs which insures bis be
ing able to beat his dad in manip
alatiog the "squeaI stick" Con
gratulaiions are in order over th'
arrival Of the first born and heir
and Nick has been setting 'em uI
10 cigars TO ali nis friends.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

A pleasant assembly Of neigh
Dor ladies enjoyed six hand euchre
1t the pretty home Of Mrs. w. l..
Peters Wednesday morning from
10 to ~. 0 clock. Two tables Of
players participated in the lively
games during the cool morning
hours and partook Of very de-
lightful luncheon at the close.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Monroe Henderson, Of Duncan,
the popular travelling salesman for
the williamson Halsell FrasieF
Co, came IN from 3 commercial
trip through his territory last
night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Mrs. B. =. Smith and fsmily VIII
leave ia a few days for Al extend
ed visit 10 Kansas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18
DAILY MARKET REPORT.

Daily Market quotations by
Guillot Bros. Commission Co.
private wire.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Miss Bessie Cain, Of oklahoma
City. was the guest Of friends here
yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Last night WAS about the hottest
night 81 the season. The wind
was ID the wrong direction Tor
much breeze.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Your watch or clock repaired
aud cleaned By on expert watch
maker. Haltom & Ogsley. ~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Mrs. Sims. os Csddo. y. T.. is
the guest Of her daughter, Mre.
Ben Hampton, at Hampton Hall.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Bring us your watch and CLOCK
work. Absolute satisfaction
Haltom & 0wsley. 81
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

The lawn social 1T the residence
of Mrs. H. " johnson last even
,og was very successful affair IN
avery particular, and the ladies Of
the Christian church under whose
direction Hovey's famous cream
md delicious assOrtmnt Of
,akes we're served, we're repaid
for their efforts IN the sum of
,bout $40. A very large crowd
attended during the evening, and
II enjoyed pleasant social time
IN the beautiful lawn, which was
brilliantly illuminated for the oc-
easion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

Little William Griffin, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Griffin, is
quite sick, and the departure Of
the family for Iowa which was set
for today has been postponed.
The l,ttle one's condition is not
dangerous, but it is thought that
hone is the best place for him at
present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

A delightful 6 O'Clock dinner
party at the home Of Miss Mamie
spencer Thursday evening WAS
one OF the pleasant events Of the
week. The daiutIlg served menu
was greatly enjoyed, and the fol-
lowing guests spent the hours
most happily: Misses Cora Ham
ilton. Myrtle Fox, Kate Reming-
ton, Lucy Beavers; Messrs. Alger
Melton, B. B. Barefoot, @. d..
Clsycomb and Dick Peyton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

chickasha Building and loan Association
meets First Tuesday Of month at Barefoot
g. carmiehasI's office. Money loaned every
meeting
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
7IO South 5th street. Services
Ill a. N.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

Warranty deeds and y
legal blanks for sale OF th z
aoe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

For Kent.-Good large room
for office purposes or light hon
keeping, above DAILY Express e
foe. Call at Express office ?
particulars. do
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-18

CoNGREGATIoNAL.- Services at
school building at corner Of 18th
and Oregon. Sunday school at
IOa.m N. Preaching at Ii 3. ID. by
the pastor, Rev. n. G. Hacker.
Evening services at the usual
hour.