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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-09
Pursuit. of Pleasure by

Miss Crawford Honoree
at Party
The game forty-two furnished the
entertainment at the party given
Tuesday evening by Mrs. Oatley An
derson, 5l9 Colorado avenue, in honor
OF her sister, Miss Pearl Crawford. 5f
Tonkawa. and very pleasant even
ing was enjoyed. Miss Ethel spen-
Ger was awarded the first prize, a
dainty hand made crochet bag, Mr.
Mcneil received the genteman's
prize. a gold tie clasp. and the BOBBY
prize,a box OF dominoes, was given
to Mr.. Tom Boyd. The honoree was
presented With handmade crochet
bag. Nine tables were arranged for
the company A two course luncheon
was served Misses Alma Sigmon
and Gladys Burgett served punch
throughout the evening and the host
and hostess were assisted by Mr.. and
Mrs. JACK Schwartz ana Mr.. ana Mrs
S. J. Anderson.
The guests were Misses Sigmon,
Spinning, White. Burgett, Effie and
Vickie Wootten. Rietta Beavers, Pearl
Crawford. Lncile Dugan. Gertrude
Gerstenfield, Earle Turner. Inez
Springer, Julia 1mhoff Esther Bussoy
and Mrs. Emma Estill; Messrs Boyd
Bryan, Fesler. Crosse. Hendricks. Owa-
ley. Baum, Humphrey, Kirkpatrick,
Richburg. Smith. Flautau. Wither-
spoon. Durand, selman. Wootten AMI
NcNeill A delightful feature OF the
evenings entertainment was the read
ing given by Miss Crawford. the hon
Gree.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-09
MethodIst Mission soeIesx.

The mission society Of the Meth
odist church held the first meeting cf
the fall season at the church parlors
Friday afternon and the work for the
coming months was outlined Mrs.
]. A. Moore, wife Of President Moore
Of the Girls College, has consented TO
conduct the reading course work and
was present to announce the line Of
study contemplated. The meeting
was announced for Thursday after
noon but was postponed on account ci
the funeral services of Mr.. Motley
which was held at the residence of his
daughter Mrs. w. r. Phillips, mem
Der Of the society.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-09
Farewell Dinner Party.

o. S00H DiHHcF Fdrky.
One Of the pleasant dinner parties
Of the week was that given Friday
evening at Z O'Clock by Miss Pauline
Owen at the home Of Mrs. II. L. Grigs-
by in farewell to Miss Lacy and Mr..
Clifford Sparks who win leave sun
day for college in the north. The
dining room was made very attrac-
tive with a pink and white scheme Of
decoration and the table was laid with
cut glass, silver and spotless linen.
relieved by a large bouquet of pink
and white roses as a center decora-
ton. A delicious five course dinner
was served. Covers were laid tor
Misses Lacy Sparks. Villa Baze. Bur
nadetta Dugan, Rosa chastain, Naomi
Moffatt and Messrs Jack Smith.
Hampton oNeill. Harry Herndon.
Clifford Sparks, Ashley Hall Dugan.
Edoray and Howard Hampton and I'd
Riddle. Most Of the young people
present are making their arrange
ments to leave for college work next
week and the party was a farewell
social event in many respects.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-09
A LIeHT SUMMED pRAMA.

Act onea hammock in the shade,
A summer man. a summer maid,
Her head upon his shoulder laid.
Two hearts so pitter-patter.
Act Two-His love he doth confess.
He pops She silly answers, Yes"
tHes known the girl week or less,
hut, then, that doesn't matter)
Act Three He's gone. He sends a
ring.
A frlghtfully expensive thing
That makes the maiden dance and
And ali her slrl friends jealous,
Act Four The summertime has
flown.
The maid returns the lovely stone
fFor summer girls are always prone
TO act that way they tell us)
Act Five Though twas a cruel
knock.
He soon recovers from the shock
And goes and puts the ring in hook,
Then blows the money wildly.
Act Six l. There's none The dramas
DER.
TO say yonll see Il many score
OF times youll see II many more
Is putting II but mildly
Carlton G. Garretson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-09
GHKEY MUST
COME BACK

With forty school teachers in The
city who bear the title Of Miss. how
can Mr.. A. 8. Gilkey spend the winter
in poky little village like Lawton?
This is a query that is going The
rounds in social circles. OF course
there viii be few bachelors here to
look after the comforts and pleasures
Of the teachers but who among .hc
list can take the place of Al Gilkey?
Mr.. Gilkey is going to be cheated
out Of his just deserts by spending
the winter in Lawton. Every one
knows that his gray motor car is
more attractive than that Of Mr. T. IT.,
Majors and yet the Major car is work
ing overtime. meeting trains and con
veying charming school teachers To
their places OF residence and in a
hundred little ways Mr.. Majors is
gaining a foothold on the attentions
Of the young women who are arriving
daily in the city. With an assurance
Of forty teachers in the city the ranks
Of the young women Of the city will
ge greatly strengthened and popular
bachelor like Mr. Gilkey is going TO
be missed.
According to the announced facul-
ties of the educational institutions Of
tx,r,aity. there viii be eleven young
~ cited with the Girls Col
49, - :. among the high school
faculty with twenty-five grade teach
ers in the city public schools. In the
majority Of cases these teachers viii
come from other places. Only few
are residents of Chickasha. And the
question is how can Messrs Bryan,
Kirkpatrick, Boyd. Majors, Hendricks,
Witherspoon and Humphrey, ct al, di-
vide their attention proportionately
among forty school teachers without
causing hard feeling and jealousies to
spring upg
1t is crucial period in the city's
history and the boosters should de-
mand that A. S. Gilkey come back
home.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-09
chIIdren,s Surprise Party.

Little Miss Sybil Freeman, Adeline
Norwood. Leslie Wood, Zella Stod-
dard, Flossie Grady, Wilma Cloud,
Sybil Payne, Juanita Rose, Rosanna
Crowley and Masters Philip Connors
and Y. L. Snyder went to the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Rose Wednes-
day evening and surprised Thelma
Rose with party. Games and music
furnished the entertainment and an
enjoyable evening was spent. Late
in the evening Mrs. Rose served an
ice course 10 the children.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-09
kirs. chastaln Gives Dinner
Party for Miss Davis.

Mrs. J. D. Chastain gave a delight
full dinner party Thursday al p o'clock
in honor Of Miss Frances Davis who
will leave soon for her work in Table
quah. where she has charge Of the
department OF expression in the state
normal. Covers we're laid for Misses
Davis, Esther Bussey Of Sherman,
Texas. Mary lee Emerson and ar
Frazier Banks. OF Boulder Colo. The
guests spent the day at the beautiful
suburban home of the Chastains and
we're very pleasantly entertained in
the afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-09
c. W. q. IA. Meetlnu.

Mrs II. Il. Grigsby was the hostess
at the G. w 3. NJ meeting Monday
afternoon al the Christian church par
lors and a very pleasant meeting was
held. There were twenty-five MON
bers present The annual election cf
officers was held resulting as follows:
Mrs. G, s. Foster, president; Mrs y.
c. Ritz, vice president; Mrs. Clay
Donovan. secretary; Mrs. NJ. +. Jones,
treasurer
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-09
Athletic Club Dance.

The important social event held IN
The city in celebration Of Labor day
was the dance given Monday evening
a. Convention hall by the members
81 the Athletic club. The hall was de-
corated for the occasion and the mn
s,s #as furnished by the colored CT
chestra Forty young people enjoyed
the evening. The dance continued I'm
III a late hour
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-09

Miss Jaunita staley win entertain
a number Of her friends at a party
Saturday night Miss staley win en-
terrain for the young people Of the
younger set who are leaving next
week for college duties awey from
Chickasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-09
College Boys Leave Soon.

Among the young men Of the young
ed society set who will leave next
week for college are Clifford Sparks
who viii enter Kemper Military In
stitute: Hampton and Harry Herndon
who will return to Kemper for anoth-
er term; Howard Hampton, who viii
enroll in the state university of Mis-
souri, at Columbia and Jack Smith who
will enroll in the state agricultural
school Of Oklahoma at Saltwater.
Clifford Sparks win leave Sunday ev-
ening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
BANQUET.

The arrangements for. the annual
banquet of R. f. Lee Camp, Confede-
rate Veterans, tomorrow night have
been about completed, and another en-
ioyable reunion is anticipated by all
who propose to attend. The Ladies
Auxiliary, which organization will act
as caterers on the occasion, have about
anticipated everything which can IN
any way enhance the pleasure OF the
bauqueters. They have prepared a
tempting menu, and everything ab
oyo usuue maIa will be presented IN the
the most inviting manner.
Senator Joseph NJ. Terrell OF Georgia,
will respond to the toast, 'Robt. E.
Lce," and Hon. John Randolph
Thornton, OF Louisiana, to The
Confederate Soldier"
General Lees Farewell Address will
be read by Mr.. Edgar Wa. field.
General w. G. Castleman, OF Louisi-
ana, will be the guest of the camp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
AGENTS MUST PAY LICENSE TAX.
question of inte, est to the city was

A question OF lutei eSt W VIZ wy
presented to the Police Court this
morning for decision. Six or more
agents OF beneficial insurance com
panies doing business in the city re-
fused to pay the city license OF fifty
dollars, contcnding that they were ex--
en,pt under an act Of the General AS
sembly, approved March 10Th, 1910.
This act provided that such companies
complying with certain conditions,
should pay specific license tax OF 5000
to the state and in addition percent
age OF gross premiums and upon pay,
ment of the same should be exempt
from all other city, county or town
license. The agents and solicitors
however, we're by this act made liaoie
to laws governing agents. Inc cour'
held that the city license law section
81 was aimed at agents and SOLICITORS
Of sucb companies and not at the COM
nanies as such, and therefore the ex.
en,ptions under the act OF assembly did
not apply and that the licenses as as
sessed must be paid. The agents have
ten days within which to take an ap'
peal to the Corporation Court. Corpo-
ration Attorney Fisher represented the
citv's interests in the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
RELIANCE FIRE COMPANY.

At the annual meeting of the Reli-
ancc Steam Fire Engine Company held
last night IN the hail on north Patrick
street tho following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: L. E. Uhler,
president So. Il. n. Curtin, 1st vice
president: ]. Sydney Douglas, end vice
president; Il. c. Sullivan, secretary; F.
c. Glasgow, assistant secretary; w. H.
Bontz, jr., treasurer: Smith Williams,
recorder; ". 7. Taylor, w. II. Boutz,
sr. and j. y. Williams, executive com
mittee: active officers: a. d. Grimes,
captain: X w Ogden, first lieutenant;
w. NJ. Glasgow, second lieutenant;
Conrad Schwab, commander Of hose.
After the election Of one new member
AMI the transaction of other business of
a routine nature. the members partici'
pated in an oyster roast and smoker
uaich were greatly enjoyed by al
present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
PERSONAL.

Miss Katharin H. Stuart has been
appointed by the National Rivers and
Harbors Congress president OF tho work
in Virginia. Miss Stuart, who is q
representative of the Audubon Society
and chairman of the conservation conf
mittee of the State Federation OF the
Woman's Club will deliver an illus
trated lecture Friday night at the Ma
tional Business College, Roanoke.
Miss Stuart will also address the stu
dents OF Virginia College and some OF
the public schools.
Mrs. o. P. Angelo is i'll at tho Alex
andria Hospital.
Miss Lisa Anderson will spend the
weekend with relatives in Richmond.
Mrs. Kell, wife of Officer William
Kell, is seriously i'll OF pneumonia at
her home on north Pitt street.
Mr.. ]. P. Jordan and daughter, OF
Memphis, are the guests of Mr.. Edgar
Wnrfeld.
"A number of engineers wives met
yesterday at Odd Fellows Hall. and
organized an auxiliary, the G. |. A.
to the B. /. E. to be known as the
"Old Dominion Division No. 400.
Mrs. J. A. Shaffer, grand organizer OF
Baltimore, installed the officers, and
after an all day session, the brothers
delightfully."- entertained the visiting
ladies and members of The Old
Dominion at q reception and did
themselves much credit upon this oc-
casion.
Mrs. Thos. Rowen, on Prince street,
delightfully."- entertained a party OF
friends Yesterday at a luncheon.
Miss Madeline Summers, OF Hyatts-
vile, Nd, and Miss Elizabeth Muse,
of Washington, are the guests of Miss
Florence Anderson of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
ADDRESSED BY CAPT. SWEENEY

This morning the students of the
George Washington High School we're
honored with an address by the super
intendent, Capt. VIM. FL. Sweeney.
Tomorrow being the anniversary OF the
birthday OF General Lee. Mr.. Sweeney
took for his subject General Lee. He
advised the boys to study carefully the
life of that prominent southerner and
eminent commander, and also the lives
Of other great men; he implored them
to study the real cause of the civil war,
but not to consider it on one side only,
for. he said, there are two sides to
every question.
He pictured the war and its desola-
tions in most realistic manner, and
his short story OF General Lees life was
enjoyed by all. The thanks OF the
school we're then extended Captain
Sweeney through its principal, Colonel
f. II Ficklin, who made some very
pleasing remarks. In the afternoon,
several SELECTIONS on the life Of General
Lee were read lIy some OF the boys.
Although there was not any programme
prepared, the strictest attention was al
ways paid to each selection rs it was
being rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
BASEBALL.

When the baseball season Of the
year 1911 opens Alexandria will have
in the Cardinal Athletic Club one Of
the strongest teams that ever represent
ed this city. The Cardinals have been
greatly strengthened by the addition
OF several fine players, and they are
sure to make all contests with visiting
teams interesting and worth witnessing
by the home people. New uniforms
consisting of stecl-grey cloth with
maroon trimmings-will be worn by
the champions when they make their
bow before tho public in the opening
game. The manager will try to secure
the best baseball clubs to be obtained
and il those who attend the games
will give their encouragement and
support, the Cardinals guarantee to
give all their best efforts 10 make them
have the times OF their lives by play
ing high-ciass baseball. Judge J. X.
NJ. Norton has given his permission
for the Cardinals to use the north
Alfred street grounds, and rs soon as
the weather permits many improve
mants will be made to put the square
in frst-class condition. Judge Norton,
b. his courtesy il giving the boys the
right to play on his property, has done
ali act that is worthy OF the highest
praise, and he is entitled TO the thanks
OF all who attend the baseball games.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
THE WEATHER.

The weather was cold again last
night. and the mercury in the Their
mometer was down to 80 degrees at an
early hour this morning.
The steamer Newport News arrived
at this port from Norfolk at $50.
Captain Phillips reported that he en-
countered snow all the way up the bay
and up the river as far as Glymont.
Three inches OF snow fell in Norfolk
yesterday.
The cloudy threatening weather OF
early this morning when many people
predicted snow, gave way later to clear
ing conditions when the sky become
bright and the mercury rose to 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
The Explosion on the Delaware.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 1S.-It was learn
ed today that seventeen men wore
slightly injured when eight were killed
and one seriously hurt yesterday by =
boiler tube explosion on the battleship
Delaware. 1t was remarkable sight
today when the majestic drednaught,
with her flags ut half mast and her
burden OF dead, made her way up the
roads against the blizzard, which kept
her y miles out OF port all night A
naval tug took off the dead as soon as
the big battleship came within reach.
The seventeen slightly injured were
s.alded or overcome by steam and are
under the care OF ships surgeons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
ANTI-TUBERcULosIs SOCIETY.

DR.. Ennion G. Williams, commits,
8 'oner OF health for Virginia, has ac-
c pied the invitation of the Anti-Tuber
culosis Society to deliver an address,
at the Young Peoples Building in
Alexandria, on Tuesday evening, Janu-
airy oath, at eight O'Clock. This ad-
dress will be illustrated and the public
are invited to attend, admittance being
free.
DR.. Williams has been the moving
spirit in the states fight against tuber.
culosis and typhoid fever, his address
will therefore be of interest, not only
to the medical profession but to the
general public of Alexandria where SO
active 9 fight has been inaugurated
against these dread diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
The VIRGINIA SAFE DEPOSIT AND
TRUST CORPORATION.

The special grand jury Of the Cor
poration Court will tomorrow teke
such action as they may deem neces-
sary in connection with the affairs OF
the Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust
Corporation, which was recently placed
in the hands OF receivers After the
grand jury is charged they will retire
to their room but report is not expectt-
ed for fully two days.
Arguments will be heard while the
grand Jury is in session on the appll-
cation OF Moncure, Wampler d Cloth,
attorneys, OF Alexandria county, for
the appointment OF other receivers than
thos, now acting or for the appoint
meut of a ca-receiver for the institution.
Messrs. Ffancis T.. Smith and Gard
ner J.; Bootlic will represent the dtrec-'
tors OF the corporation at the hearing.
Mr.. G. ]. Rixey jr., son OF the pest
dent OF the Corporation was In this city
today and was in conference with the
receivers. He said his father is very
i'll man at bis home in Washington.
All interested in the affairs of the
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corpo-
ration are awaiting with patience the
action of the grand jury and the Cor
poration Court tomorrow Those in
position to know bad nothing today to
add to what they have heretofore said.
The allegations set forth in the petition
to be set before the court by Mr.. S. G.
Brent, attorney for S. r. Donahoc,
state auditor, who is suing to recover
money belonging to the state deposited
by City Treasurer I. ". Robinson, are
still the main subjects Of comment.
The allegations are searching and ex-
tend back almost to the time the cor
poration embarked in business.
Judged. X. NJ. Norton, one Of the re-
ceivcrs, states that the affairs Of the
corporation arc in such condition that
it will take months, perhaps year, to
trace all the transactions Of the concern.
Judge Norton stated that the paid up
capital OF the bank exceeded $500, 600;
the authorized capital 81, 100000.
Judge Norton today said the books
seem to show that Mr.. Rixey trans
fcrred his entire stock to his private
account. We shave also come across
some entries from which it appears
that Mr.. Rixey paid outs OF his private
account money which should have
been charged 10 the bank.
That Col. Joseph Button, State insur-
ance commissioner will appear tc.
morrow it is said to testify that bank
officials made false statements TO his
Office in submitting their annual re-
port as to surety and fidelity business.
State Bank Examiner Barksdale viii,
it is said, testify that he first began ex
animation of the banks condition on
December 6, and two days later made
his report TO the State Corporation
Commission.
Mr.. Barkcsdalc, in Richmond, today
said that what took place after the
body received his report he could not
say.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The L. o. t. NJ, will give a Ding
ling Hobble" next month. Every
one attending will receive q 'hobble"
souvenir.
The remains OF Ralph E. Hartman,
who died at tho George Washington
University Hospital, in Washington,
on Monday, were brought to this city
this afternoon and inferred.
At the meeting last night OF the
Young Mems Sodality Lyceum it was
decided to give an oyster roast on Tues
day night, February Z. One new mem
Der was elected.
a cottage meeting will be held to-
morrow night at 90S Franklin street.
The meeting will BIS conducted by Mr..
H. E. Webb, jr. and will be under the
auspices of the NJ. E. Church South.
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the ". T. Walker Brick
Company was held today in the prin-'
cipal office of the company, at Airing
ton, for the purpose of electing q
president and directors.
Mrs. Cordelia Virginia Laub, died
at the residence OF her granddaughter,
Mrs. Meade, at Braddock, Alexandria
county, this morning. The deceased
was native of Washington. She was
in the DIST year OF her age. The inter-
ment will he in Oak Hill cemetery,
Washington, on Friday.
Dr.. II. CLIFTON KING, Of Washing
ton, ID. c., wishes TO announce that nc
has orenel 4 branch office ut NO. los
south Washington street, Alexandria, fer
the exclusive treatment of diseases oil
the eve, ear. nose and throat. Hours, ,
$50 ~ H.. Monday, "Wednesday and Sat
urday. janis W.
SPECIAL NOTICE-I have large
quantity Of Oak Wood 1T Mount Ida. !
must move this wood 1T once and will
flor 4 short time) make interesting prices
delivered ia Alexandria, Del Ray, st.
Elmo or Rosemont. Sec coal add in au-
other column. WIN. II. PECK. Phone 192.
jan1i 81
300 pounds Loudoun county / rint But
ter, Sc lb; guaranteed; Eggs. soc doz.;
best Mixed Nuts, Zoe h.; good Cooking
Butter, PC h.: cans best Tomatoes, 23c,
only one dozen TO q customer; cans
Sugar Corn, 25c: cans EARLY June Peas,
&c: 4 cans SJrlng Beans, 2oc; LcIlon
Cling Peaches, large cans, 15c; Singapore
Sliced Pineapple, l0c can.
w. y. WOOLLS s. son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
THIEVES ENTER STORE.

The store Of Mr.. w. P. Graves, at
the northwest corner of franklin and
Fairfax streets, was burglariously en-
tered last night. So far as can be as
certained, the thieves made but little
by their exploit. Sixty cents which
had been left in the money drawer was
stolen, but no goods are missing. The
thieves made an entry through the
front window by cutting out two panes
of glass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
LEES BIRTHDAY.

Tomorrow, Gen. Lees birthday, is a
state holiday and the banks will be
closed az will also some OF the state Of
fees after the morning hours. The pos:-
office will observe Sunday hours. Bust
ness otherwise will 60 on as usual. At
night the anniversary will be celebrated
at banquet to be given by Lee Camp
Mt their hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-18
POLICE COURT.

Justice III. B. Cation presiding.l
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
George Sims. colored, charged with
assaulting Ophiia Reddicks, colored,
was fined So.
Several insurance agents, charged
with conducting business without a
license, were ordered to take out the
same. Tho accused noted an appeal
and were given until Tuesday to file
the same.