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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04

Dear Willie.
Replying to your letter will say that
the selection Of the eight boys and
eight alternates, to go with me on the
summer camping trip to the mountains
viii be made by Prof. Ramey. or under
his direction. The age limit is from
10 to 10 inclusive. If you will be ten
this summer. you might be eligible
provided you know how to twist
rabbit out Of the hollow and bait a
hook and are strong enough to climb
to the top of Mount Scott to see the
sun rise You must be able to swim,
or at least not afraid to try. / take it
that merely because you have whisper
ed time or two and missed a word, or
prepared lesson rather imperfectly
III win not seriously affect your chance,
though doubtless a repetition OF this
may cause you to lose out This con
test is based on general progress
| have suggested to Prof. Ramey
that he select for me real good
bunch of boys. ! mean by good boys,
the real genuine boy, the fellow that
won't get tired "Nd believes in having
fun. especially requested that he
don't send any Willy-Nilly boy along
with me that will cry It he gets a stick
er in his finger and is afraid to sleep
on cot in tent
We are going to have a fine time
and will leave sometime early in June.
Dr. Emanuel has kindly promised to
go along with us and is we get any
bruises or bumps, he viii know how to
take care Of us. Fam goins to give the
e,sn. boys, VINO are selected as alter
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04
He Whispered Once
Or TWice But May
Win the Outing

mates, and do not get to go, some kind
OF an entertainment. AS to what it
will be I win not say Just now. The
names Of several boys have already
been suggested who will likely go, but
you can't always tell. This contest is
not entirely on class standing While
it goes a long way. it is not the only
thing considered. Quite number OF
the boys have asked me if they could
go and pay their own expenses. their
parents agreeing. have told them
that I am very sorry but have made
arrangements for only eight
Trusting that you will be successful,
] am,
Yours very sincerely,
n NJ. WILLIAMS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04
BURGLARS ENTER TWO
PLACES And MAKE
ATTEMPT ON THIRD

Charlie Horns confectionery. cor.
neg an ST. and chlckssna Ave. and
spencer's Grocery al AS Kansas Ave.
were entered By thieves last night and
an attempt was also made to break in
Calyert's hardware store
At Charlie Horns the slot machine
was taken out and found this morn
ing back OF schows undertaking par
lors. with about 1000 or $50 worth OF
checks missing Other goods amount
ing to Si5 was also missing.
The burglars entered by prying off
a piece Of wood which had been nailed
where a panel OF glass had once been
on the back door and then slipping
hand in and raising the bar which
locked the door.
AT spencer's Grocery the door had
been undisturhed and there was con
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04

"Garibaldi." Young Cowan studied un-
der Sir julius Benedict and Sir John
Goss in London. and later at the Leip-
On retirement of Sir Arthur Sullivan
in 1883 he was appointed conductor Of
the London Philharmonic society,
position which he still holds. He has
written much music. the opera Pau
line, produced at the Lyceum theater,
London, nThorgrun,' Harold" and
sigma" appearing later. Some OF his
songs are deservedly popular. 'The
Better Land" and THE Promise Of
Life" are perhaps the best known. The
Bridal Chorus, to be rendered by the
society is conceded to be one of the
most beautiful compositions Of its
kind ever written.
Judge Ne. o Cod" the 43rd Psalm
set to music by Mendelssohn, scored
for double choir. containing perhaps
some Of the finest part-writing ever
written.
To Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, The
world owes debt Of gratitude fcr be-
sides composing some Of tho finest
music ever written he founded the
great conservatory Of music at Lelp-
sic, and revived interest in the works
of John Bebassian Bach. and taught
the world to appreciate them Born
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04

Here is a letter which Judge VIII
liams received from a real" boy and
following it is the reply. both being
human interest" stories in them
selves and needing no explanations or
embellishments:
March 2, 191L'
Judge Williams,
Chickasha, oklahoma
Dear Sir:
Can boy go on your summer camp
ing trip. who is not yet 10 years old,
but will be zen this summer? IS there
any chance for fellow who has whis-
pered once or twice in school and
misses a word now and then, to get
to go?
When will you go?
Your Friend,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04

The forthcoming concert of the
chickasha Vocal society to be given
under the auspices Of the United Char
tiles in the First Christian church on
Friday evening. March 10, promises
to be brilliant evening in the musi-
cal annals Of the city.
The society win be assisted by Miss
Gertrude Case. a pianist Of great abiI-
ity. Mr.. Oscar Joseph Lehrer. yiolinist,
professor Of music at the StGte Normal
school at Edmond and Nr. Lester B.
Major. organist of this city. who be-
sides taking part in the program. will
assist the society with organ obligato
in its sacred numbers.
The choral numbers will include a
Wagner number. ''The Pilgrims Choir
US, one of the most effective and
popular choruses ever written. Rich
ard Wilhelm Wagner was born in
Leipsic. Germany. May %. 1918. and
died in Venice. Italy. Feb. IS, 1888
Wagner revolutionized the modern op-
era and though during his life time
the critics did their utmost to defame
him and his works, and spoke of the
absolute chos Of the so-called music
written by him" the time came when
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04

ot wealthy parentage at Hamburg in
1909, he died at LeipSlc in 1917 aged
the general public alike.
"The AIiller's Woolng. light and
80 years. Some Of his works are IN
mortal. The oratorio "EIijal. com.
posed the year before he died for the
BiDghampton Musical Festival in
lS4e, and conducted ny himself is per
hacs his greatest work. IIis Song
Without Words" have become i'm
mensely popular
The conductor. Arthur Howard
Green, has been rchearsing tie local
society during the ,ast four moths
everv week, and expects to give a fin
ished rendering Of the works aEove
It would seem that the
public Of Chickasha should support
tic work OF tho local society f4r Two
reasons; first. because most os the
proceeds of the concert after expenses
are paid, go to charity and second be-
GAUGE the study and rendering in a
creditable manner OF the works Of
some Of the greatest composers o. nsu-
sic by local singers helps to raise the
musical standard In chickasha. and
makes for culture and refinement.
sic conservatory Of music. under
Hauptman Reinecke aud Moschelss.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04
Special By United Press.

5peclM by Juiteu fitSh.
Washington. Mar. 1.-The house
abandoned the permanent tariff board
bill following democratic filibuster
on the senate amendments "a order to
save the postotfice appropriation bill
The general deficiency bill and sew
eral other appropriation measures
were forced through with the aid Of
Speaker Cannon who ruled with an
iron hand. and the house finally adj
journed at l2.4l.
When the tariff board bill
reached the house for the considera-
tion OF senate amendments. Represen-
tatlye Fitzgerald. democrat. Of New
York. started lilibuster Dalzell Of
Pennsylvania offered motion to adopt
gag rule and when the roll call started
most OF the democrats walked out in
order to break the quorum.
The usual demonstration and mer-
~ making attended adjournment in
both houses.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04
MEDICAL
MEETING

The Grady County Medical society
met last night with a good attendance
Routine business was transacted and
instructive papers we're read by DR..
Chas p Brown and Dr. D. S. Downey.
Two new members Dr. Podberg Of
Ninnekah and Or. 1ivermore were ac-
cepted into the membership OF the so.
ciety
It was decided to meet fortnightly
instead OF monthly in the future. and
the next meeting will be Friday. March
~, In Dr. Tye'sSoffiee
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04
PHILLIPS TO RUN FOR
SCHOOL TREASURER

It was stated today that Chas. Phil
lips would likely be candidate for
the democratic nomination for treas
urer of the school board, to succeed
Will Hopkins who declines to run
again. Mr.. Phillips is now connected
with the Farmers State bank and is
well known in the community.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04
specIaI bs united Press.

Special by UHited Press.
Washington, Mar 4 r. President
Tafts permanent tariff board bill was
passed by the senate at $50 this morn
ing by vote Of So to 27 II viii be.
come law Immediately upon receiy.
Ing the presidents signature since Il
has already been passed By the house
Senator Gore Of Oklahoma attempt
ed to offer the Canadian reciprocity as.
reement as al amendment 70 the bin
but was out Of order by Vice President
sherman WHO Immediately ordered the
roll call
The calling ii tlle ron was coinmenc
"a while Gore was stiil one the floor
and while he was addressing the sen.
ate. The move Of the vice president
IN ordering ihe roll call brought forth
strong disapprovai from Senator Bail
ey OF Texas who declined to vote ana
who In no uncertain terms declared
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04
CALLED
APRIL 4

Special by United Press.
WASHINGTON, MAR. 4.-PREsl-
DENT TAFT TODAY ISSUED A CALL
FOR AN EXTRA SESSION TO BE
GIN APRIL q.
CANADIAN RECIPROCITY WAS
SPECIFIED AS THE PURPOSE OF
THE SPECIAL SESSION.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04

The BILL
TO CRUCE
Senator Barefoot Thinks
Gov. Will Approve
DOrmitOry
444444444#4A4AA4


y Special BY United Press. 4
q Oklahoma City, Mar. A. =
= Senator Barefoot today deliver .
= ed to GcTeraor Cruce the =
= chickasha dormitory bill, 2
= which carries an appropriation =
= Of 100000, =
= The bill is properly signed by =
+ the presiding officer Of the +
= house and senate and all it =
= lacks is the approval Of the :
= governor. =
= It is not probable that the +
+ governor will decide the fate of +
= the bill before Tuesday or We'd :
+ hesday. =
= Senator Barefoot said to the +
+ United Press correspondent, 1T =
r is my opinion that Governor =
y Cruce will sign the Chickasha =
+ bill" =
+ %%+ - = y = = $50 = =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04
THE REV. DR.. c. F. AKED ~RockEFELLER's PASTOR"

n you indignant just
pastor. Aked OF
Baptist "A Rockefeller he says
member Of church, al more
Dr. Akd from Birmingham
Of the Fifth
pastor militant
the founders Of
Of
vigorous denouncing
Africa
stand liberty his
Sunday Sunday whiting
fall they might then
something America which shows that he thinks
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04
SESSION TO
CONTINUE

Special by United Press.
OKLAHOMA CITY, MAR. 4.--soTH
HOUSES OF THE LEGISLATURE
TODAY ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS
Resembling THE FORMER JOINT
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AD-
JoURNMENT ON MARCH 4.
NO DATE FOR ADJOURNMENT
WAS FIXED. rs1M
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-03-04

Mrs. C. b. ellis left today for Okla.
homa City to join her husband who is
employed at city salesman for the
Ridenour Baker firm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-17
WILKINSON NAMEOi
As HEAD Of CLASS

Robert J. Wilkinson, of Lynch's Sta
ton. Va. was elected president OF
the student body of the Medical COL
lege OF Virginia last night following
an exciting election. He defeated A,
F. Bagby. of West Point, by a vote
OF Ito 10 So. Mr.. Wilkinson was
installed in ONCE after he had been
duly declared the nominee.
On the third ballot. Guy r. Fisher,
OF Staunton. was elected vice-presi-
dent. ". j, Adamson was elected
secretary and treasurer, Mr.. Adam
son was elected by q large majority.
he belongs 70 the Zeta Delta Chi
fraternity. se4
The new president of the class is
a son OF MrA X. ]. Wilkinson, q promi-
nent attorney of Lynch's Station. At
the age of fifteen he began his career
as Telegraph operator for the South
ern railway. Later. he entered the
mercantile business in which he Is
still engaged Three years ago he
entered the Medical College OF Vir
ginia. Since then he has made a
brilliant record in his class.
Bob is one Of the ae.ive men,
bers Of The Omega Epsilon Phi fra
ternity.
Nominations for president were as
follows: Arthur A. Hooks, Phi. g.,
Of Smithfeld, n. c., of the Phi Mu
fraternity. nominated by Bates Nc
,ClueE seconded by T. II. Goldman.
r. J. Wilkinson. Of Lynch's Sta
ton. Va. member Of the Omega Up
silon Phi fraternity. nominated by
r. f. Mitchell. seconded by s. W.
Hurdle.
j. w. Reed, Of West Point. Va.
nominated by W, n. Reed, seconded
by 8. b, Rurkley.
A.. F. Bagby. Of West Point, Va,
member of the Phi Chi k~<aternity.
nominated by Stewart McBryde. Sec
onded by F. w. Gayle.
Eominations for vice-president wepa
a. follows: s. c. Darden. member Of
the Xeta Chi Phi fraternity: T. H.
Goldman. formerly Of Hampton, Va;
Guy n. Fisher. OF 6taunton, Va; r,
I. Daniels. OF North Carolina.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-17
DECREE
IS DECLARED VOID
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JUDGE
GRANTS HUSBAND DIVORCE
THIS TIME.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
WASHINGTON, .. c., Oct. t.
Holding that a Virginia divorce de-
cree obtained against a District OF
Columbia citizen by publication 10 void
in this jurisdiction. Justice WrigH
In the District Supreme Court to-day
granted an absolute divorce to John L.
Moudy from Annie e. Moudy.
Making the case more unique 10 the
fact that the correspondent named py
Moudy was Edmond 9. King. to whom
Mrs. Meudy was married about a
month after obtaining the Virginia de-
cree, and tina the misconduct was al
legged to have occurred subsequent 70
this second marriage. 1t was the
courts contention that the second mar
rage was null and void. and. there
fore the supposed husband properly
could be a correspondent.
The Moudys were married more
than thirty years ago In Pennsylvania,
and have six living children. four
daughters being married. Mrs. Moudy
Is Atty ear old. while Moudy IL rev.
eral years her senior.
Desertion was CHARGED by Mrs.
Noudy wh>a 5she obtained a divorce
at Alexandria last t'enruary' n ps
publication the decree against the hus-
hand was ATTAINED, On March II.
Mrs. Moudy married Edmond G. King.
a civil war veteran and = Waterman
in the employ Of the Department Of
Agriculture.
shortly after Mrs. Moudy's marriage,
Meudy who wal a janitor at the Ia
kema Park Public School fled suit
for an absolute divorce In the District
Supreme Court, alleging misconduct
and naming King 40 correspondent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-17
RIOTERS MAKE AN
ATTACK ON R

MILAN. ITALY. Oct. 1S.--serious
rioting. which was quelled only by the
arrival OF troops from Rome. occur-
red at Segni to-day. ~ . result OF the
precautions being taken against chol-
era in hat city. The populace. not un-
d~erstanding the of santa
ton that we're being enforced. and
fearing hat harm would come to the
duarantined patients. became snraxed,
drove the sanitary CORPS from tho
city and then sacked and burned tbs
town hall.
"A number OF cholera patients we're
taken from the hospitals ana carried
shoulder high TO their homes. The
mob paradsh tho streets. yelling,
Death 10 the nuraes.' and Death
10 thu doctArs,'' until the situation be-
came - menActng that : regiment ~
xspele wss ~ Iveya 1eMA $780,
n ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-17
To ASSIST BOWIE
IN MISSION WORK
YOUNG CLERGYMAN OF BALTI
MORE ACCEPTS CALL TO
THIS CITY.

Especial to The Richmond NirGiniAn.
BALTIMORE. MD, Oct. lS.--Re,
Henry p. Manning, curate at the Epia
eepai Chapel Of tie Advent. Charlie
street. near Stockholm. has accepte
a call to take charge oil the misslo
connected with ct. FAui'a Richmond
Of the oldest Episcopal churche
In the South.
Mr.. Manning has bean at the Chape
Of tho Advent for more than y veal
He a ordained to the p~riestkaod b
bishop Murray In June. His wor
at the Chapel Of the Advent has bee
very suecesaful. and his departure vi
be 4 greAt loss to that church.
farewell service viii ~ held On %
tober ~.
In going to RICHMOND Mr.. Mannin
will work with the Rev. Walter Rus
cell Bowie, the rector OF 81. Paul,
with whom he waa q close chuM Will
atetpding the Theologtcal Seminar
near Alexandria. Mr.. Manning wi
take un hia new work on NQvemher
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-17
HUSBAND CANNOT
GET THESE FUNDS

THE estate and income shall be
freq from the marital rights and con-
troll Of any husband she may have
at my death or may thereafter take"
This provision In the will OF the late
Decatur O.. Davis. wholesale liquor
dealer, who died October . last, at his
home. 1901 East Clay street, applies
to his daughter. Elizabeth Bell Davis.
She In named sole legatee of his es-
tate which IL valued At 4s3e,I4S. aaaa4
Included in the estate 10 q $4,000
life insurance policy and considerable
property In Duluth, MINI.
Mariana I. Bell IL exempted from
payment OF a $500 debt due the tesla
tor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-17
CO TO WELCOME
WATERWAYS FOLK
(continued from Fret raGe.l

(Continued from First FAge.)
deleGates. Congressmen viii be nu-
mercua while governors, untteA States
senator's, high ofncials Of the national
government and OF q number OF tho
States will be on hand.
The occasion promises to be one
Of the greatest In the history OF the
city Of Richmond. In 20 q ~ con-
ventions are concerned.
Tho great body Of dslesates will
come BY way Of Old Point and will
reach the city this afternoon ny spe..
cial train from Old Point 1t $50
o'clock.
Governor and Mrs. Mann will not
return with the convention party. bur
will stop for the night In Newport
News. the gussts Of Mr.. w. q. Cope
land, editor OF the Times-Heraid. The
Governor will reach tho city 1T an
early hour Tomorrow morning. how
ever. I o take part IN the formal well
come Of the members OF the conven-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-17
ARTHUR BEvlLE
IS IN KNOXVILLE
MAN WHO DISAPPEARED FROM
HOME WRITES HE IS ALIVE AND
WE'LL

A telegram has been received from
Arthur Bsville. who mysteriousiy dis
appeared from his home, Fifteenth
and McDonough streets. several weeks
ago, stating that he IL In Knoxville.
Ten, Is we'll and will be home in q
few days.
Heville on the night Of his dtsap-
peaFancs left hts wife under h I'M
preston that he ~ ucin9 to attend
a local theAtsr. He had about 40
In money and 4 gold watch on his
person. and 1t was thong h a he
had met with foul play.
1t Is not yet known here why he
left his home. He wal devoted to his
wife and children.
and his friends are glad to learn he
Il well.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-17
Nominate
Yourself or
/ Friend

II 10 not too late to nom.
mate yourself Of send IN =
nomination Of some one
eliza In The Vlr6inian Prize
Contest. 31S.ee In cold
Will be given to the person
who first nominates the
hiehest vote letter In they
entire contest. Anybody
can Win this 32S.oo n tpld.
Everybody can think of
soSne popular pssson who
would make ! atroa1 en-.
didate IA m affair 81 this
kin4. Neaainats yourself
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-17
ATLANTIC FLEET
IN GREAT REVIEW
RECORD BREAKING RENDEZVOUS
TO NJ HELD IN NEW
YORK.
OFFICIAL S u M N R Y
LIST OF BIG VESSELS THAT WILL
ASSEMBLE IN THE HARBOR
DURING THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER
OFFICIAL M N R Y

WASHINGTON. Oct. ia COM
plete list of the vessels of war n of
their auxiliaries to be present at the
record -breaki.ng rendezvous and review
of the Atlanticm fleet at New York,
October 0-November 2, shows that
there will be one hundred n two
ships of the navy in line.
1t Is understood the navy is making
an effort to have the president pre-
sent with the secretary of the navy
who will review the ships. 1t is be-
lieved that the secretary Of the navy
has it In mind to invite to the pageant
officials of New York State and city
and perhaps officers OF the neighbour
ing States.
Twenty-four ships of war are to
assemble at Los Angeles on the am
dates.
The official summary of the numbers
of ships by types and displacement to
be In New York harhor is as follows:
Glass. Tons Dis
placement.
Twenty-four battleships $50. $50. 1914
Two armored cruisers ....... $4,000
Two cruisers $3.50
Twenty-Five dtstroyers $500. la.46S
Sixteen torpedo boats ......., 2,934
Eight submarines ...,....,,.. 1880.
Three tenders to torpedo fleet. S.466
-Four gunboats ............. 4,7S7
Nine miscellaneous ........ 40,933
Eight golfers commune. 81. 93s
One oil tanker ........ 6,l5a
Three tugs ............... 2,295
102 vessels of all lass. .es.... 57I,5aS
Individual Shops.
The individual ships to be in line are
as follows:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Florida,
Utah, Della ware. North Dakota, Mich
igan, Louisiana, South Carolina, Kan
sas, Vermont. New Hampshire. Min
nesota, Mississippi, Idaho. Missouri,
Ohio, Georgia. Nebraska. New Jersey,
Virginia, Maine, Iowa, Indiana, Massa-
chusetts.
Armored Observation-Disclosures and
North Carolina.
Cruisers-Salem and Des Moines.
Destfoyers-Reid. Flusser, Lamson,
Preston. Smith, Drayton, Paulding,
Mccall, Roe, TORY. Perkins. Mayrant,
Sterett. Wake, Warrington. Patterson.
Monaghan. Amnaen. Burrows, Trippe,
Marlborough, Worden.
Torpedo boats-Porter, Blakley, Du-
pont. Barney. Biddle. Craven, Dahl
gren, belong. Shubrick, Stockton,
Tingey. Wilkes, Bagley. Bailey, String
ham. Morris.
"@S cof'Aas
Whal. Salmon, snapper, Singray. TAR
pen and Octopus.
Tenders to torpedo ieet-Dixie. Cas-
line and Severn.
Gunhoats-Nashville, Dolphin, Ma
rietta and Petrol.
Transport-Prairie.
Mine layer-San Francisco,
Ammunition ship-Lebanon.
Repair ship-Panther.
Converted OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Tender-Yankton.
Supply shlps-Csltic and Culgoa.
Hospital ship-SeIaee.
Colliers-Asptune, Cyclops. Hector,
Mars, Vulcan, Ajax, Hrutus and Ster-
ling,
oil tanker-Arethusa.
Tugs-Patuxen. Patapseo and Poto-
mac
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-17
NEWS OF SOUTH RICHMOND
J. W csa.ss sas~ iss Msn stsssG

for being drunk and disorderiy ans
resisting an officer
Robert Wilkinson, who assaulted r.
C. Saunders, was aaaossed ~.
John Faggard paid - for being
drunk.