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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23
Crowd at TitantiC Hearing



Philadelphia, April 28.-Wllliam r.
Carter, when shown the Ismay state
ment, corroborated the White Star
line official Mr.. Carter said,
THE statements which have been
made by many persons regarding Mr.
Ismays conduct are an injustice to
him. While the lift boat containing
myself and Ismay was moving away
from the Titanic, Ismay rowed with
two seamen and myself until we sight
ed the Carpathia.
"The women that we're in the boat
we're from the steerage, with their
children. believe there were about
fcrty Of them. Mr. Ismsy and myself
and several of the officers, walked up
and down the deck crying, Are there
any more women here@ We called for
several minutes and got no answer
One Of the officers than declared that
if we wanted to we could get into the
boat, Il we took the place OF the sea
men lie gave us this preference be
cause we were among the first class
passengers"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

Of the examination, can be secured
from the secrtary Of the local examin-
ing board or the postmaster, or from
the D. S, civil service commission,
Washington, D G.
Applications should be properly ex-
ecuted and filed with the commission
at Washington AS examination pa
pers are shipped direct from the com
mission to the places Of examination,
it is necessary that applications be re-
eeiyed in ample time to arrange FOR
the examination desired at the place
indicated by the applicant The com
mission viii therefore arrange to ex-
anime any applicant whose appliea-
tion is received in time to permit the
shipment, Of the necessary papers.
An eligible register for the position
Of rural letter carrier sor each county
will be maintained. A person must be
examined in the county in which the
postoffice that supplies his home is
situated AS a result Of such examin-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

Washington, April 23.-With suecor
only five miles away, the Titanic slid
into its water grave, carrying with it
more than 1900 Of its passengers and
crew while an unidentified steamer
that might have saved all, failed or
refused to see the frantic signals flash
ed to it for aid This phase Of the
tragic disaster was brought out before
the senate investigating committee,
when j. B. Boxham, fourth officer Of
the Titanic, told of his unsuccessful
attempts to attract the strangers at
tention.
This ship. according to Boxham,
could not have been more than five
miles away and was steaming toward
the Titanic SO close was it that from
the bridge. Boxham plainly saw its
masthead lights and sidelight Both
with rockets and with the Morse cleo
trio signal did the young officer hail
the stranger Capt Smith and sev-
oral others in the vicinity OF the bridge
declared al the time their belief that
the vessel had seen them and was sig
Mailing in reply Boxham failed to sea
the replies. however and in any case
the steamer kept on its course obli-
quely past the Titanic without extend
ing aid.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23
savsa sy b. We

Shes a wise woman who knows just
whst to do when her husbands life IS
in danger but Mrs. R, J Flint. Brain.
tree, VT, is Of that kind she insist.
ed on my using Dr, Kings New Dis
covery writes Mr. \. Tor a dreadsni
cough, when was 50 weak my friends
all Thought | had only a short time to
live, and Il completely cured me. A
quick cure for coughs and colds, It's
the most safe and reliable medicine Eot
snary throat and lung troubles grip.
bronchitis, Group, whooplng cough,
quincy tonsolltls, hemorrhages. a
trial will convince you. so cents ara
$ioo Guaranteed by nrown 6 ca,
druggists. DIV
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23
Hold Examinations
for RaraI Carriers

Civil service authorities announce
that rural carrier examination will
be held at Chickasha on May II for
the purpose Of securing an eligible for
vacancy at Rush Springs ANY one
within the age limit OF is to IS can
take the examination. The entrance
salary for rural carriers is from $500
to $1,000.
An applicant must have his actual
domicile in the territory supplied by
postoffice in the county for which
the examination is announced.
The examination is open to all male
citizens Of the United States who can
comply with the requirements.
Application form l34l, and full in
formation concerning the requirements
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23
NO REASON FOR DOUBT.


A ststem.ns AZ Frrt- Backed hy
strcnn Guarantee.
We guarantee complete relief to all
sufferers from constipation. or. la
every ease where we fail. we win snip.
ply the medicine free.
Rexall Ordeflles are a gentle. etfec.
tive, dependable. and safe bowel reeu-
lalor. sifenglbener, and tonie They
aim 10 reesiablish natufes functions
IN a quiet. easg way They do mol
cause inconyeniencc, grlnlng, or nauacn
They are SO pleasant 70 take and work
50 easily TINT they may 30 taken by
any eae tt ans time They thoroughly
toni I'D the whole system to healthy
activity.
ReAss, oraef'ses nre unsurrassabe
and ldeai fpr the use Of children. old
folks. md delicate persons. We cannet
too highly recommend them to all suf
feress from any form Of constipation
snd rs attendant evils. Three Sizes
i0c. 25c. and Soc Remember. you can
ohinln nexail Remedies IN this eommu-
aiif only atanr store Tho Hexall stOsa
T. J. BroWhaon, chickashai Okla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

alton he may become eligible to ar
pointment as rural carrier at any post
office in such county. a rural carrier
after one years satisfactory service
may be transferred to the position OF
clerk or carrier in a first or second
class postoffice, to the position Of rail-
way clerk, or 20 other position In the
classified service, subject to such ex-
animation as may be required by the
civil service rules.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23
RELATIVES ON TITANIC.

Lee McReynolds received a letter
today from A. Collet, Portland, Ore,
saying that Mrs. Collects niece and her
three children, enroute home from
India, were aboard the Inflated Titanic
when the steamer went down. The
newspapers gave their names among
the survivors. Mr. Collet was former
ly chief clerk in the office Of the
Rock Island master mechanic here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

Today was motion day in the super.
ior court and many matters were pre-
scented TO Judge Linn Among the
visiting attorneys and litigants we're
Z. S. Dolman, Ardmore. J. E. White
head, McAlester: w. E. Richardson
Rush Springs: Attorney Hill, Enid.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23
Two Residences for Rent

/ have two nice properties for rent
Yery reasonable nicely located, close
IN, on Eleventh and Chickasha, West
Hnl.
One is Broom modern cottage.
gas. bath. toilet aud electric lights.
closet and pantry; east front, concrete
walk and sidewalk
The other is a 6.room modern house.
gas, bath. toilet and electric lights;
oast front, shade; a cool and comfort
able home.
pay al water rent care for gar.
bage. and also the yards ! win rent
very reasonable 70 right parties. Call
at The Daily Express office and sec
me personally or phone i6i. Bryce p.
Smith. 23dif
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23
AT THE
PLAY HOUSES
AT THE
kozY THEATRE.

This thoater runs only high claas
photo plays We guarantee to show
you two reels OF new pictures each
night
Special feature tonight
THE Price" from Adam to eternity.
Be sure TO see this picture.
Brother Bobs Baby" a good. clean
comedy
The Law q the Range a Nestor
Western.
Song. Red Rose Rag BY Leroy
Grady.
Coming, Saturday, the 27th, the I'll
tanic' picture Watch for It.
ADMISSION ) AND 10 CENTS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

The last meeting Of tho Cosmopoli.
tan club this season win be held al
ihe high school auditorium Monday
night A musical program is being
arranged and an open meeting win be
held. The meeting last night was well
attended and the lecture by C. c.
Herndon was especially good. The
club has been holding interesting aes.
slons since the organization and the
plan Is 10 carry on a larger work next
year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

Clark Rutherford left this morning
ior pauls Valley where he goes To
look after the interests Of the Pauis
Valley Ice and Cold Storage plant. It
Is the aim Of this company to set their
plant In operation FOR the season. tie
first OF May.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23
Two SCHOOLS CLOSE.

Districts no AZ and No 7g closed
April 1873. N. saerard teaching at 4s
and Mrs. s. NJ sherard at No. 79. The
teachers were both sgr1rised by the
patrons giving them BIZ dinner and
both scnools mad fine entertainments
after dinner The people are all pleas
ee with their schools and both teach.
ers win be employed at the same
places with advanced salaries.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

A called meeting Of the National
Protective Legion win be held tonight
at the Knights Of Columbus hail and
all members and candidates OF the or
Ter dare urged to be present This
VIII be the last meeting before the
state banquet meeting Friday even.
ing Arrangements have heen made
to serve the banquet az tAs Early ho.
tel There is important work to be
transacted at the meeting tonight ami
a iali attendance is desired.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

The entertainment committee OF the
United Charity society will hold a spe-
cial meeting at the home of Mrs. Oat-
ley Anderson tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock. Plans for the home talent
Chautadqua viii be discussed at this
meeting
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

G. ". Norville has on display a ~.
lection Of photos made at the Girls
college, which pictures are to be used
IN CHE booklet that Is to be printed to
defeat the Akin bin.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23
MAKES FORTUNE ON
TITANIC PICTURE.

Mr. G. L. Rogers, the man who took
the moving picture Of the Titanic
steamer sold Il to the Independent
sales 20. for s25O,OOO It il the only
moving picture IN the world Of this
boat and is said to be the highest
priced milm ever made. 1t vim be
shown at the Kozy theater Saturday,
April r. One day only Don't miss It.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

IA Trip 70 the Holy Land win be
the subject Of the lecture delivered
Thursday evening at the Knights Of
Columbus han by Father Urban De
Hasqae under the auspices Of the
Knights OF Columbus lodge. The lee.
ture will be free and every one is in.
yited to hear it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

Mrs r. f Hubbard Of Cement is a
patient at the Chickasha hospital
where she underwent a surgical opera.
lion Yesterday Her condition this
morning was much improved over yes
terday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23
chIekasha Artist on Pronram.

Paul Davenport, a promising young
eartooniat Of the city. viii give an
evenings entertainment at the Home
Talent Chautauqua. A chart lecture
viii be given. Young Davenport Il a
Young artist Of promise and his enter.
tainment win be one Of the features Of
the course.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

The work on the retaining walls at
the Rock Island vladuct was complet.
ea today and the work Of filling in will
be started Thursday morning. The
viaduct viii be completed and ready
for travel I'm a few days from now. It
will be the second longest in the
state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

Social Conditions IN America" win
be the subject OF the next lecture to be
given In the city under the auspices or
the Epworth league. This VIII be
given on the evening OF May is. A
series Of lectures has been started in
ihe city and this win be the second Of
the course
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-23

The regular meeting OF tlie Order Of
the Eastern Star will be held Wednes.
day eyenin
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-03
Gilpin Estate In Chancery

Henry H. Gilpin, of Elkton, has filed
bill in Equity, asking Tor decree
from the Court to set aside deed made
by him in 1884, conveying his interest in
the real and personal estate of his ia
ther and mother to Margaret a., Anna
Jane, David, Thomas H. and Charles p.
Gilpin. The petitioner claims that he
has recently discovered that his interest
in the estate was of much greater value
than the $1,000 which he received there
for, and prays a decree that the defend
ants pay him the balance of his share, as
the same may be ascertained by the
Court. The defendants are required to
appear in court on or before September
10 to answer the petition.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-03
Severe Storms Continue

Another heavy electrical and rain
storm visited Cecil county on Monday
afternoon, condning its effects however
chiefly to the northeastern part OF the
county, where it partook of the nature
Of cloud burst, followed by hail in the
vicinity of Calvert, Providence and Elk
Mills. No serious damage to property
is reported from this county. Over in
Newark and vicinity however, the fury
pf the storm seems to have rcntered,
much damage to buildings, trees and
growing crops being done by wind and
lightning.
BARN AND CONTENTS BURNED.
On Thursday night another heavy storm
proke over this vicinity. the rain and
lightning again being very heavy. About
10 30 o'clock, when this storm seemed
70 have abated, lightning struck the
barn on the farm OF Miss Kay Price, on
the Glasgow road, tenanted by William
4um, setting the building on fire. 1t
vas burned to the groun altogether with
li00 bushels of wheat and about % tons
Of hay. Mr.. Lum lost also one valuable
horse, a heifer all of his farming imple
ments, and carriages and other small
articles. The loss incurred was largely
covered by insurance on the part of
poth the landlord and tenant.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-03

Typhoid fever ds very prevalent In
Cambridge, Nd, among its victims being
Mr.. A. Eugene Reeves, Secretary to
Governor Goldsborough. 1t is supposed
that some of the cases were contracted
by drinking impure milk
Mr.. Woerner McKinsey the 21 year
old son of Folger McKinsey. the Bentz-
town Bard, lies seriously injured at the
Ackinsey home in Anne Arundel county
having been gored by an angry Jersey
bull, which he was endeavoring to rope
In the course of his work In the man.
rgenlent of the farm.
cordial welcome to all interested in
Sunday School work at Zion Presbyterian
Church on Sunday, August 4, at p. m
Mr.. J. Albert Haddock, of Philadelphia
will give a review Of the Sunday school
lessons. TIE life of Chrisu-rrom Janu-
airy to June, 1912. This will be illustrat-
ed with stcreopticon views showing one
hundred slides of hymns, Bibles, Golden
Texts, lesson charts, maps, landscapes
OF Palestine and famous paintings by
celebrated artists.
Mr.. Earl VI. Cochran, OF Colora
who has Just recovered from an opera
tion for abscess of the lungs, caused by
being bruised in an auto accident, is
rapidly recovering at private hospital
on Girard avenue, Philadelphia
Rev. William Schouler will hold ser.
vice in Trinity Church tomorrow (sun-
day. at the usual hours, IL a. m. with
the Holy Communion) and $40 p. m.
Chairman Weller, Chief Engineer Shir.
ley, and Mr.. Walter B. Miller, of the
State Road Commission, took a trip thil
over the Elkton- -Perryville road, ant
after spending the night in Elkton, went
over the Elkton Chesapeake City road
on their way to Denton.
Stanley, the young son of Luther Nc
Cardell, of New Valley, Is suffering from
scarlet fever.
Miss Ethel Biddle, of North East, wor
the piano in the voting contest of the
Cecil Star.
Hog cholera is playing havoc witt
hogs in the Galena section, one farmer
reporting the loss of fifty hogs while
many others have large numbers dowr
| with the disease.
Paul England, of Zion, was taken to q
Philadelphia hospital, by DR.. House
keeper, of North East, on Thursday Of
dicitis.
Rev. DR.. j. S. Bowers president of the
Maryland Annual Conference, officiatet
at the services of Rowlandville and Be
thesda Methodist Protestant Churches
Seysanday
Miss Lottie Morrison, of Rising sun
denies the report of her marriage tc
| George McCardell, of Liberty Grove.
| A colt owned by Frank Way, or Coiora
was recently drowned in the Octorart
creek.
| The Perryville, Methodist and Presby
, terian Churches have combined in con
Quoting the summer services.
A large oil painting has been presented
to Otis Chapel Sunday School, near lroi
| Hill by o. r. Washburn, acting TO
Miss Sara j. Eddy, an artist of Bristo
| Ferry, Rhode Island.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-03
DEATHS OF THE WEEK
WALTER BARROW.

Walter Barrow, OF the New Bridge sec
tion, died on Monday morning, aged 80
years. Mr. Barrow was kicked by a
horse on Friday morning of last week
and never regained consciousness. He
was son of Mrs. Elizabeth Barrow and
had recently been appointed superinten-
dent of the Cecil Paper Mill. He was
married about three years ago, and Is
survived by his widow, who was Miss
Sara Brown, daughter of the late Alonya
Brown. His mother, four sisters, and
four brothers also survive. The funeral
was held Wednesday afternoon with in
terment at Brookview Cemetery.
ELIZABETH A. ABRAMS.
Miss Elizabeth A. Abrahams died on
Friday morning of last week, at the
home of her niece, Mrs. E. A. Sturgeon,
in North East, aged 70 years. She was a
sister of w. Harry Abrams, of North
East. The funeral was held last Tues
day afternoon, at o'clock, at Bethel
Church and interment was made in the
ad .oining cemetery.
MRS. CATHERINE SwIsHER.
Mrs. Catherine Swisher, widow of the
late j. Harvey Swisher, died last Tues
day at her home near Rowlandville, aged
n years One son survives, VIM. T
Swisher. The funeral was held yesterday
at II a. m. Interment was made at West
Nottingham Cemetery.
MRS. WILLIAM ROOF.
Mrs. William Roop, mother of Mrs
Edwin Vinsinger, formerly of Elkton
but now of Newark, died after an illness
of two years at the wellington" in
Washington, D. c., on Monday. Interment
was made on Thursday.
MRS. NARCISSA G. WILKINSON.
Mrs. Narcissa G. Wilkinson, of Perry
Vile, died of paralysis, last Sunday, at
Chase, Md, while visiting her son, Mr..
Harry Wilkinson. The deceased was 81
years of age.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-03
Temperance Day At Woodlawn

Temperance Day, under the auspices
of Cecil County w. c. T. u, will be OBJ
served at Woodlawn Camp Wednesday,
August Z. The program will consist of
music, recitations, addresses and spec
ial program by the county s. T. $.
The main address of the day will be
given by Dr.. George w. Hull, of Millers-
VILE State Normal. Subject: 'Is the
Young Man Safe?" DR.. Hull is an emin-
ent teacher and popular lecturer. The
public, especially the young men, are
invited to hear this timely lecture, full
of interest and instruction.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-03
Woodlawn Camp

Woodlawn Camp opened on Wednesday
last, in charge Of Rev. DR.. T. A. H.
OBrien, of the Port Deposit NJ. E.
Church. DR.. O'Rrien mas secured a
large number of able preachers for the
various services. Tomorrow Sunday
Rev. w. w. Layield will preach at 1890,
Rev. f. f. Marshall at p. m, and Rev,
DR.. Charles d. Mead, pastor of the
First N. r Church of Baltimore, at 8
p. m.
Special services ON Wednesday and
Thursday of next week are announced
under other heading. The camp promises
10 be a very successful one.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-03
BARN AND CONTENTS BURNED.
Sunk In Susquehanna

The princess, Captain Riggip, of
Georgetown, Md, sprang leak on We'd
nesday of last week, while Transporting
stone from the quarries of the Standard
Lime and Stone Company, opposite Port
Deposit, and sank in the Susquehanna,
near the quarry, with her cargo of two
hundred tons of fine rock. The rock was
for the mill dam of Mr.. Eben Frazer, in
the First district. A Baltimore wreck
ing company was promptly summoned to
DUMP out the stone and raise the boat.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-03
Rising Sun Bank

The directors of the National Bank OF
Rising Sun, for the purpose of filling
the vacancy caused by the death of Joel
j. Carter, have appointed Eugene NJ,
Hams. of Pleasant Grove, Pa. The
stockholders at a special meeting voted
to increase the number Of directors from
seven to ten. and elected !. Wayne Rey-
nolds, Albert l.. Burlington and Mark
Founders, all Of Rising Sun, to COM
plete the list.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-03
MOTOR BOATS
ROUNDED up


paid recent Visit to the upper waters
81 tne chesapeake Bay and adjacent
rNers' ana as result many local own-
ers OF motor boats are bemoaning sud-
zen snrinkage In their bank accounts.
'1any .eports OF vioiation OF the laws
soyerning tne equipment and operation
VI motor boats nave been received By
lne revenue Cutter service; hence the
'is,. VI une Sutnrle, with dozen omcers
on ooard, ana hence the arrests and fines
wnlcn followed.
sioaations OF every character. from
,aiiure 10 nave whistle, rog norm or
peii' 10 tnat OF failure to have aboard
vac means Oh enectualiy extinguishing
burning gasoline, which latter cases are
,nvarlapy suD1ect 10 decisions OF the
ontieu STATES court, nave peen reported.
II INC naJo.ity OF cases the pilot rules
were not on board, and when 1t Is UNDER
seoou Ina. Inc piiot rules are intended
Ior tne education OF the operator in the
iuies Vi Navigation, II VIII be seen that
.ne iact tnat tney are required to be on
ooaiu 10 necessity' Vuite NUMBER OF
.aoeo "eie ioi iaHure 70 nave ON poard
Tue means 10 SUSTAIN anoat every one on
BOARD In some instances not single
-7-- - =
'neie were NOT sumcient LOT one-tnird
vi the people ABOARD IN one case
sniali, two-and -hall-inch dinner Dels
was ohereu as substitute lor Iog peH.
Ahohs tne local owners ana operators
Vi ooats VINO were nned are tne follow-
ins
"iiiain D. Ohesney' OF Havre DE Grace,
owner Oh motorDoat, no name, was
iheu $ioo ior not having whistle, sloo
ior ho. haVips suhcieht Ite-preserVers,
there pelhs three persons aboard, and
s-oV ior not having the pilot rules on
poard. ne was also reported 10 the
united states Distrlct Attorney Tor NOT
having any nre extinguisner aboard. :.
Nj. Currler, the operator OF the boat,
was nned 800 for operating the vessel
"ltnout having the pliot ruies on poaro.
william Adams, Oh Havre de Grace,
owner ana master Oh the motorpoat NINE
Montns' was hned $loo tor not having
sumclent l1e-preserVers, with four per-
sons on Doard' and $zoo Tor not having
'ne p,,o' 80 on ooa'u
Pie'ohei, vi iafie oe uiace'
o"nei Vi d nioeoi poat, no nanie' was &c
por.eu " lhe uis'iice aylolhey ioi my
haNine hfe eA'ihsuisnei/ /oh poaio' WHICH
he ciaiipeu " hage iei' a. hon,e'
-,'. -, ...
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-03
New School Superintendent

Joseph NJ. McVey. the new superinten-
dent OF Schools for this county, took
charge of his Office ON Thursday last.
The oath of Office was administered to
him by Deputy Clerk of the Court Pea
cock, and the effects of the office were
turned over by retiring Superintendent
w. d. Bratton,