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Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

the golden haired beauty became the
bride of a prosperous though possibly
humdrum merchant Lang called
meeting of the nine woman haters. and
thus the Bachelors club was formed.
They were a party of young college
boys who in ten years would realize
how absurd were the vows they were
now making. These vows were to
mingle with the softer sex socially,
and even an occasional Irritation would
not be considered reprehensibe, but to
marry-neyer!
Deadly in its object of depriving de-
ceitful and designing females of col
lege bred husbands, the Bachelors
club fiourShed nightly for a decade.
The members were faithful to their
vows. and there were never ten more
happy. healthy, athletic specimens of
manhood, devoted to college sports in
general.
These ten charter members had all
hailed from the same great eastern
city, and as each one finished his
course and departed from college and
hung up his shingle in the home city
New York became the headquarters of
the Bachelors club.
To the credit of the members be It
said that not one had been known to
cast wistful eye toward the gentier
sex. They did their duty as one man
at all affairs not distinctly stag" but
invariably they gathered around the
mahogany tables in the luxurious club
room with relieved faces and lightened
motorcars until they yawned them
selves hOmeward at midnight
Frederick Lang whistled miFthlessly
as he pondered all these things He.
the originator OF the club. its founder
and president, had been the first to
succumb to the loveliness of a woman
"a mere girl-and now all women for
Edna's sake were matter for tender
consideration and chivalrous regard.
He cursed himself for a green young
fool and felt no better afterward
Finally he arose and. slipping into his
overcoat. made his way slowly toward
the quarters of the Bachelors club.
Lang nodded rather grumpily to his
fellow club members as he flung him
self into chair. and. to his surprise.
they as grumpily responded
On the table in front OF him lay a
small silver mounted gavel. a glass of
water and the club register. The rap
ping of the gavel brought the usual
monthly meeting to order.
The secretary. one WalIy Wicks-Dr.
Wallace Wentworth Wicks-droned the
! dull routine of the last meeting and
! then IaziIy unscrewed the top of his
| fountain pen.
( Lang was very pale as he arose and
rested his finger tips on the table be-
( fore him. Il have an announcement
/ to make. gentlemen which may come
as surprise to many Of you-er-fn
/ fact-it was a surprise to me-"
He paused and wiped his brow merry
/ ously.
There was a rustic of interest around
/ the table as the members leaned for.
/ ward
! ''Of course you are all familiar With
the purpose Of our club. and we can all
bear witness to the loyalty Of our
members in years past. 1t has been
limited to ne-hinted to me that one
of our members is desirous Of with
| drawing from the club-that-er-he il
no longer eligible as a member
sharp sigh went around the table
as by one accord each mans eye fur
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
MOVING PICTURE SHOW AS
HEALTH PROBLEM.

The popularity Of the moving pic
ture theatre as a form of cheap en-
teTtGinUent for the masses has direct
cd attclticn 10 severa, of its undesir-
.J,e features. ln Chicago it is said
Cat 10000 persons. a considerable
pl-tion OF whom are children attend
these theatres daily. Most of the the
CiTc buildings are cheap storerooms.
rcrgodeled for the purpose, often with
out adequate provision for ventila-
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

This glad world was not made for me,
The brook would sing upon its way,
The fragrant blossoms grace the tree,
The squirrels in the branches play,
II should sink TO nothingness.
And never know again or care:
But, being here, l may possess
All that is good and sweet and fair.
i may be gladdened by the song
With which the lark begins the day;
To me the woodland joys belong
The blossoms that bestrew my way;
The beauty OF the towering cliff
l may behold with ecstacy;
i see and hear-what matter if
This fair world was not made for me
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
Honorable Mention,

II always have the profoundest re-
spect for any man who is earning his
own living and not complaining about
it."
Yes, man who does that undoubt-
edly deserves a lot of credit Still, a
public oficeholder who isn't always
setting up the claim that he is sac
rificing his private interests so thst
he may serve the public deserves hon
orable mention, too"
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
April 20 in American
History.
History.

1T5S-Birth in Westmoreland county.
Va. of the founder of the "Monroe
doctrine" James Monroe. fifth
president of the United States: died
1881
l905-General FitZhugh Lee. noted
Confederate veteran and major
general in the United States army
in the Spanish-American war, died;
born 1885
1910-General l.. r. Alexander. noted
Confederate veteran and writer on
the civil war, died; born 1885
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

The president Of the American Cop
per company has been driven out of
Cananea by mob of 1000 Mexicans
Probably II the secretary Of the com
Tany had been there also. a mob OF
1000 would have been required.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
STUPID.

Did you think there was anything
improper in that play last night?" he
asked.
No she replied. 1T was stupidIy
proper. There wasn't a word uttered
on the stage that couldn't be said right
here in my own home"
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
Her roor aste.

Does your husband ever tell yon
you have poor taste?
Frequently"
And what reply do you make to
him :"
Il think of what married and say
Hathin2 2"-H0nston Post.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

II is said that there are in the Unit
ed States 735 coal mines. producing
ON average OF 100000 tons each an
nually. But it will be hard to make
the average householder believe that
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

An Illinois farmer was killed by
his new automobile on an improved
road while going 80 miles on hour.
Agriculture should not allow itself to
become too intensive
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

The emperor of Germany has an
electric sign on his automobile read
ing, The Lord be with MS" The "us. 80
OF course, means those who have diff
fculty in getting out of the way.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
She's One

I'D like to get little runabout If
! could afford one"
Il know how you could get one for
the asking
/ How
ASK onr next door neighbor's
daughter to marry you" London
Nail
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
Still Goinq On.

We'll, Uncle Simon. I'm mighty
glad to see you. Just down from Sl1ig-
ginsyille. are you? What's going on
up your way?"
We'll, nothin' much, 'ceptin' the
savmill and old Jess Watkins"
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

Il think we ought to do something
to protect the chorus girls
so do l. Let's advocate better
heating facilities behind the scenes"
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

Being on the inside has its penalties.
The heiress of the Krupp establish
ment has been assessed 81 10000 as
her share OF the German war tax.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
inherited.

He seems to be man OF parts"
Yes. Blood viii tell"
"Oh, does he inherit his talents?"
You just said he was a man O
parts. His father vas a barber"
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

Secretary Bryan may be prevented
from attending the ST. Louis peace
congress by his prior engagement to
keep the peace in Sacramento
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

ma, what is self-abnegation?-
1T is when you see something you
don't need that is marked down, and
you don't buy 1t, my dear"
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

What about thoee gorgeous oriental
exhibits California expects China and
Japan to send TO the Panama canal ex-
position.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
TIIF' ARGUS.

+ Published dhuy at Ic.4 Second ave-
snre. RUcN Tisr3. IL, Entered st the
toostofacc ~ seccnd-c matter.)
Rech Island Member Of the Associated
PreAs
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

II would be less Of a joke to any
American state in stirring up war if
it had to do all the fighting itself.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
The Rich Mans Point Of View.

There is nothing like prosperity to
convince a man that he who is sue
cessful has only himself TO blame
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

BY patiently looking under the bed
every night, Europe is occasionally
enabled TO enjoy the scare of her life.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

woman Of convictions. Yes, several
of them.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
He Deserves Compassion

Don't be too severe with the sinner
who had to grow up without the help
of a good mother.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
Seldom.

Talk seldom is cheap when It |
furnished by an expert on the wi
ness stand.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

Tariff tinkertng is dangerous-for
the trusts.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28

Z TEIsMS-Ten cents per week, by car
Er!er. 10 Rock Island.
Z Complaints Of delivery service should
Re made to tho circulation department
switch should also be notified in every
Instsnc' where IL Is desired to have
Fap-r discontinued as carriers have no
authority in the premises.
All communications. OF srgumentative
character. political or religious, must
9hsve real name attached for publica-
tiop No such articles will be printed
-reT fictitious siEne trres.
Telephones In all departments: Cen
itral Union, West l45. 11I5 and 214s:
JGion Electric. 5l45
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-28
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

PreHs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
CURRENCY
FIGHT IS
near END

Telegram by United Press.
Washington. Dec i9,-The end Of
the long currency debate was at hand
when the senate met today. The lead.
ers hoped that the final vote would be
taken before final adjournment this
afternoon.
Radical Democratic caucus changes
placated much Of the opposition. es-
pecially the changes permitting the
discount Of six months farmers papers
and increase in the gold reserve to
forty per cent with heavy taxes when
il falls below that amount.
Tonight the measure will probably
be referred to a conference commit
tee. The conference report is expect
ed to be rushed through both house
Monday
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
MADE WAR ON
TULSA JOINTS

Ike Williams and Dick Worley, depu.
ty United States marshals well known
over the eastern district of Oklahoma,
arrived In the city last night enroute
to their homes after having been to
Tulsa, where they appeared as wit
nesses before the United States com
missioner at tRst point.
While in Tulsa. shey staged a little
show OF their own 'on December II,
and before the city's gates were closed
behind them they had indeed dealt
misery to the bootleggsrs and left a
mass Of broken bottles and spilled
booze" in their wake In the entire
roundup Of the Tulsa joints, they de-
stroyed 600 pints OF whiskey, 300
pints OF gin and 2000 bottles Of beer
on an average a record that even Car
rie Nation would have to recognize as
some stunt.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
Cotton Man Comes
Home With a Bride

The wedding ceremony Of Jages 5.
Barr and Miss Pansy Polk was sol
emnized Wednesday afternoon at the
home OF George w. Barr in Greenville,
Texas, and the young couple arrived
last night in Chickasha, where they
will make their home for the winter.
The bride was one of the popular
young ladies Of Greenville. Texas,
while the groom has for the past sew
eral years made his home in Chieka-
sha, having made an e4lviable reputa-
tion as a eaton man here. Mr.. Barr
has been for the season engaged Sith
a cotton firm In San Antonio. Texas.
The home coming of the newlyweds
was a complete surprise, as only the
members of the groom's family and
one or two Of his most intimate friends
were notified of the coming event Mr..
and Mrs Barr are now at home to their
friends at 1916 Minnesota avenue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19

s. was made on the strength OF the
water power which. il was thought
would be a great saving in operation
expenses. ~but the low operating cosl
that was supposed to come from the
water power. did not materialize. said
Mr. Johnson. and hence the rate bas.
ed upon that supposition is too low"
AS mas been previously stated, the
lights OF the chickasha Gas and Elec-
trie company line have been paid for
as per the old monthly contract. less
the outages. At tbs last council meet
ing when the monthly bills were al
lowed. the council. in addition TO the
outages, locked" the company sl00,
with the probable idea Of bringing
them into court for a discussion OF
the rate Mr.. Shaeffer at the meeting
last night presented the check for the
monthly light bill. and asked that the
council reconsider the proposition and
tender a check for the $10O.
Councilman Murray made a motion
that the claim for 500 be allowed and
added to the next voucher for thar
company. Some discussion ensued. in
which Ed Evans said. Il don't see why
we should refund that amount when
the service was SO poor before and so
good after they were 'docked.' The
service previously has been pretty bad
at times, but Just as soon as we cut
off that 500 the service became splen-
did"
Clarence Johnson stated that the
reason for the improved service was
that the new equipment was Installed
and the plant was now in position TO
give better service.
George Petty stated his views as fol.
lows: 4 don't see why we should
fcontinued on Page Three.D
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
Unknown Friend Of
FriendIeSS Thanked

The following letter came this morn
ing to Mayor j. B. Burton and serves
as letter of thanks to some unknown
person who is, or was in Chickasha 1t
is self explanatory:
Leavenworth, Kan, Dec. Is, 1873
To the Mayor, chickasha, Okla. Dear
Sir: / am presuming to ask favor
Of you as l have no other means OF ac-
complishing what I wish done and /
will thank you deeply if you will grant
it.
I am the corresponding secretary Of
the Home for Friendless Women lacat-
ed in Leavenworth, Kan. In our mail
this morning was an envelope bearing
the postmark. chickasha, Okla It
was addressed to the Home of she
Friendless. Inside was a large sheet
Of paper. bearing these words. For
Christs Sake" and it was folded
around a five dollar bill. Now we have
70 means OF thanking our unknown
donor unless we can get you to ask
your local editor or editors to convey
our deep gratitude ear US through the
papers. The home is a charitable in
stitution and is maintained to afford
shelter to women who need help ard
protection We give nursing and care
both physical and spiritual and en-.
deavor to turn them into the right
paths and ninety-nine out Of hundred
girls whom we have sheltered in their
time of shame and sorrow are living
true. pure. good lives and the work is
"a success. 50 it is with 81 our hearts
that We thank our unknown benefac-
tor for this beautiful charity Very
truly. Anna a. searcy. Corresponding
Secretary
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19

OF CUPID
PICKS UP

The Christmas rush started at the
marriage license department Of the
county judges office yesterday even
ing with the wedding of Edgar Hewett
Of cAickasha and Mrs. Odessa Boland
Of Anadarko. Judge n. NJ. Williams Of
ficiating.
This wedding was quickly followed
BY another, John " Herring and Miss
Grace Irene Hodges. the contracting
parties. both OF Wayside, Kan Judge
7. ?. Moore performed the ceremonf.
Other marriage licenses issued were
as follows John W Wager. aged %,
Chickasha, and Miss Matte Tucker Of
Chickasha. aged n.
Emmett Tucker, aged "A, and Miss
Clelah Bloss, ager p, chickasha
o. c. Adkins. aged 10, Alex. and Miss
Laura A. O. Andrews. Alex. aged Is.
The father Of both the bride and groom
gave their consent to the marriage.
accompanying the young couple to the
office for the required license.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19

nailed. one cent an ounce. Il would
ave cost you 64c cents to send four
pounds b. maiA By express it would
lave cost You for the same distance,
0 eents-the expressage from Balti-
more 10 New York for anything weigh
ng less man five pounds BY express
ng it. then. YOU would have saved "A
sents last year You want to send a
similar gift this year The express
rate is the same as before-40 cents
or packages Weighing up to five
9ounds You turn 70 the postal rates.
You find a difference in rate, ard ii is
! difference that is going to save you
and everyone else a lot Of money this
Christmas, for you don't have to pay
a cent rate, as last year. when you
nailed it, and YOU don't have to pay a
10 cent rate as you did when you ex-
pressed It last year, You pay just
light cents. just one-eighth Of what il
,ost you before, to send the four
pounds, five cents for the first pound
md one cent a pound for every addi-
ional pound What is more, this year
1ou can send five pounds or fifty
'ounds, whereas last year you couldn't
PERSUADE any postmaster in the coun-
~ to send a package il it weighed a
raetion over four pounds.
To express a four pound box OF candy
rom st. Paul to New York would cost
IS cents. more than to have mailed il
asst year Now. BY mailing the pack
lge, you save yourself just SO cents.
! little more than half OF the express
ate. Next year, thanks to the sweep
ng reductions in parcel post rates, the
iame package will cost only thirty.
hree cents, a saving Of forty-two cents
lver the express rate The new par
'el post rates will become effective
New Years Day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
SWAMPED
BY SANITY
Telegram by Unite Prass.

Washington, Dec. l9-The postof'
flee department may be unable to de-
liver more than one third Of the Christ
mas packages mailed by parcel post
next week, according to estimates
made. by Postmaster General Burle-
son today.
When it was learned that the depart
ment is already swamped. Burleson be
gan sending cards to the addresses OF
packages, notifying them that parcels
are awaiting them az the postoffice but
cannot be delivered promptly.
From all over the country come de-
mands from the postmasters for addi-
tional clerks to handle the tremendous
volume Of business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
SITUATION
IN MEXICO
CITY GRAVE
Administration is Concerned Over
Safety Of Foreigners Hospital
Ship is Sent : Financial
Troubles Grow Worse
Telegram by Uni4ed Press.


Washington, Dec. 10 The safety OF
foreigners in Mexico is seriously trou-
bling the administration today. With
zapata almost in the suburbs and the
oonstitutionalists preparing to advance
on the city, the situation is admittedly
grave
Despite the effort to make it appear
that the hospital ship Solace was dis
patched to Vera Cruz in the ordinary
routine Of the department, it was
learned that it was added to Admiral
Fletcher's fleet because Of the precar-
ious situation in Mexico city.
Regardless of which side is victor
ious in the coming battle, foreign resi-
dents viii suffer. Fleet surgeons can
do little but With the Solace at Vera
Cruz, Fletcher viii be equipped to care
for foreigners injured.
Secretary Bryan explained to the
cabinet that negotiations with Villa
were satisfactory and protection was
assured all foreigners. The constitu-
tionalists will reimburse those whose
8property was seized.
Che Mexico City financial depres-
sion, Fl is reported, has alienated some
of Huerta8ss supporters. The admins
tration hasaaot decided to change its
present altitude,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
Cost Less TO Send
Christmas Parcels

Telegram by United Press.
Washington. Dec 19.-Real cash. the
hard earned sort, win get Mr.. Common
People, his wife and their children this
year through the operations Of one Of
Uncle Sans departments. A brief com
parison OF what it cost to send gift
packages BY express or mail last year
with the rates possible under the par
Gel POST SYSTEM this year shows how
the goxalnnlAnt can aid when it Is
permitted ~ lnno instance ara the
express Fafeg redaeed less than one
half and III fpAns tae amount OF reduc-
tion II far aare and the money
whiah last year west to the express
conpaslies this year goes to the PEG
pie themselves sas. for instaaee,
that Tou i've IN Baltimore, ann want
to send four pounds q candy 70 some
one in New York ASA Christmas re-
membrance
Last year would have cost you.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
DEATH AT FORT SMITH.

A message was received here today
stating that Mrs. ]. E. Wright, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. Palmer,
formerly of this city. died this morning
at Fort Smith, Ark The body win be
brought here for interment, which will
probably occur Sunday. Mrs. Wright
was a niece Of Mrs. A. B. Cochran.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
PA. BANK FAILS
TO OPEN DOORS

Telegram by United Press.
Elizabeth, Pa. Dec. 19.-The First
National bank here did not open its
doors this morning on the order Of the
directors
A receiver was requested but no
reason was given. The comptroller OF
the currency ordered bank examiner
to take charge.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19

Telegram by United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Tulsa, Okla, Dec. 19.--Mrs. Albert
T. Patrick, died OF cancer here this
morning She married Patrick while
he was prisoner in the tombs. New
York, convicted OF the murder OF the
millionaire, William M. Rice of Hous.
ton, Texas, his former client.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19

Washington. Dec. 1g.-The hospital
ship Solace today was ordered from
Brooklyn to Vera Cruz to increase the
American fleet in Mexican waters.
The move was made necessary to pro-
,vide care for sick seamen and the
vessel is also available should rioting
be resumed at Tampico. The Solace
is equipped to care for a thousand per
sons.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
Colorado Campaign
Getting Under Way
Telegram Dy united Press.

IeItgTdm Dy UnIJeu PTess.
Denver, Dec. 49, Congressman Ed
ward Heating and State Auditor Kene-
han are mentioned today as possible
labor candidates for governor in the
recall campaign.
Gov. Ammons predicted that it would
require several months to secure the
sixty thousand signatures necessary to
a recall petition.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
FRISCO WINS FIGHT.

Telegram by United Press.
Washington. Dec 49, San Francisco
won her long fight for a municipal wa
ter supply when the president today
signed the bill granting the city water
rights in the Hetch Hetchy valley.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
Heavy Runsep Bank.
Telegram BY United PRESS.

Mexico City. Dec 19.-As determined
run on the Bank Of Lon and Mexico,
the biggest bank here today empha-
sized the alarming financial eondi-
tions.
Money conditions are the WORST in
recent years Official reports show
that the holdings Of the biggest banks
are from ten to twenty per cent under
the requirements.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
ATTORNEY
A SUICIDE
*+*4++&@++*4*4+s
Telegram by United Press.

= Telegram by United Press.
: Galva, Ill, Dec. l9-zHenry I
= Nowlan, city attorney Of PEORIA,
+ and counsel for the Illinois da-
+ PENDANTS in the dynamite com
; spiracy trial, committed suicide I
: today by jumping in 'front.' Of
+ a train 4
+ Nowland was wanted on
+ warrant charging forgery. I
a 4. q = 4 ]. = = ]. 4 !. !. 4. Z / !
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-19
WEATHER FORECAST.


Unsettled tonight and satur-
day; rain or snow in west por-
ton, freezing.