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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-29
WARSHIPS
ANCHORED
in HARBOR
Vessels Of North Atlantic Fleet
Gather fOI the Maine Mon
ument Dedication Cuban
Battleship Saluted
Telegram By United Press

New York, May 20. The Cuban war
ship Cuba trrived in port today and
began the opening ceremonies Incl
dent to the dedication of the Maine
monument tomorrow It was escorted
to the head OF ten United States bat.
tleships at the navy anchorage and
salutes were fired as the Cuba took
her position.
The monster dreadnaughts and bat
tleships comprising the North Allan
tic fleet Of the United States navy to
DAY steamed into New York harbor
and up the North river and threw an
chors overheard shortly before noon.
AS the great anchor cables stretched to
tautness the new Cuban warship Cuba
steamed into the river and on past the
American battleships which roared her
a salutlng welcome that was heard
for miles Immediately upon anchor
ing the big guns on the Cuba thun-
dered a salute in return
The North Atlantic fleet and the
Cuba arrived TO take part IN tomor-
rows great celebration IN connection
with the unveillng OF the national
Maine monument erected at the Fifty
ninth street and Broadway entrance
to Central pa,k in memory of the sail
ors and seamen who died when the
battleship Maine was blown up in
Havana harbor Admirals Winslow
Fletcher and Usher commanded the
various divisions Rear Admiral Chas.
-, B&dgor commander in chief OF the
Atlantic fleet was the ranking Off
Ger He will head the parade of the
l0,0e0 men Of the fleet who viii
march
This afternoon the National Maine
Monument committee paid an official
visit to Rear Admirll Badger, and
afterwards escorted him to city hall
for an official call ON Mayor Garaog.
Immediately afterwards Mayor Gay
nor returned the call on board the U.
S. S Wyoming, the newest and big
gest dreadnaught OF the fleet Ar
rangements were made to receive 30,-
900 visitors aboard the fleet today and
for visits OF twice chat number tomor
row.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-29
WORKING
OUT PLAN
FOR PARK
Block South Of Library VIII Soon
Be Beauty Spot Citizens
are Responding to Call
"Vinca Park, " the Name

Plans initiated by Miss Annie Wade
O'Neill a few weeks ago for making a
resting place and beauty spot" Of the
block south Of the Carnegie library
are now well under way and it will not
be long before Vinea park will become
a reality. The work will be pushed
and It is hoped that the park will be
ready Tor use within a few weeks. The
people Of the city have responded gen
erously, signifyings their willingness
to furnish the voluntary contributions
necessary for carrying out plans that
have been suggested.
A. S. Gray, the florist, has very gem
erously consented to supervise the lay
Ing off and decorating Of the park. He
will also donate flowers and plants.
Hugh Mullen, an experienced gar
dender and florist, has been engaged
TO do the work of beautifying the
park Mr.. Mullen, when not actively
engaged at the park, will lay off
grounds. plant flowers and give assist
ance in decorating private gardens to
citizens who may need his services
for a moderate compensation.
Mayor Burton has had Stag hauled
for foundations for the walk along
Sixth street, and Mr. Dunning Of the
Lisle-Dunning Construction Co., has
generously given all the gravel re
quired for surfacing the walk, and
Mayor Burton will have this grave
carried to tbs park.
One good citizen will probably do
nate all the stone required for tbs
mound to be built around the fountain
near the center of the park.
Mayor Burton viii have the watel
connections made so that the flower
beds and plants can be given the wa
ter required.
In this way our humble beginning
for a park, a resting place an dpleasur
resort, are being made" said Mis-
O'NeiI.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-29
Lone Wolf Station
Destroyed by Fire

Lone Wolf, Okla, May 30, The
Orient depot was practically destroy
ed by fire yesterday. The freight
room with the entire contents burned
to the ground. An empty box car
standing by was also destroyed, with
the exception Of its trucks.
The origin OF the fiye is unknown,
and it had gained great headway on
account Of high wind, before the
firemen reached the place, Good work
on the part OF the firemen saved the
office and waiting room, though the
entire building will have TO be re-
built The loss Is estimated at 5000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-29
BIG LINER
HITS ROCK
Telegram BY unned Press.


Queenstown, May 29.-The Ameri-
can liner Haverford, it is reported,
struck the Daunt rock off Queens
town today in dense fog
Tugs have gone to her assistance.
The Haverford left Liverpool yester-
day for Philadelphia.
The liner carried nino hundred per
sons. Company officers say an pas
sengers are being taken Off The
Haverford is apparently doomed Her
position is dangerous because Of the
deep water which surrounds Cork
Head.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-29
Permit No Delay in
Prosecution Of PuQS
Telegram by United tresa.

Calgary, May 49, The attorney for
the crown announced today that no
postponement would be permitted and
that the trial Of Arthur Pelkey and
Tommy Burns in connection with the
death Of Luther McCarty in the Burns
arena Saturday will be started June
Esd.
Both OF the defendants will be con-
tinued under bond. Burns today es-
timated Mccartys estate at $4,000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-29
Explains the
Frisco ReCeiVerShip
TeIearam By unItea Prsss.

Boston, May Insatiate expan-
sion at any cost" is the real reason
why the Frisco system went into a re-
ceivership, according to Louis D.
Brandeis, expert on raiisoad rates and
efficiency
B'andeis said the reasons assigned.
higher labor cost, taxes, oppressive
laws ana fear Of the hostile legislation
under Wilson we're not true.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-29
CALF. TENNIS MEET.

Telegram BY United Press
Sacramento, Cal. May 29-The Pa
cifi States Lawn Tennis association,
central California championships are
being played here TODAY. with the pick
Of the western tennis players compet-
ing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-29
444444444+44444
TWO TONS or NITRO
GLYcERlNE ExPLoDEs.

. Telegram by United Press.
: Perpignan, France, May 20. I
+ Two tons Of nitroglycerine
; exploded here today. de-
: molishing a dynamite plant and
: tearing a great hole in the
4 earth
r The bodies Of five were re- Z
+ covered and many are missing. :
4. a A. a q !
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-29
sIeN pEAcE rREATY.

IETEETalIF u UHTIUW ANUaa9
London, May 2s.It was announced
tonight that all the Balkan allies and
turkeys plenipotentiaries will meet
tomorrow to sign the peace treaty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-29
: t***44*44e44s4see
sERVlA READY TO
SIGN PEACE PACT
Telegram BY United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
London, May 29.-The Ser !
Wan peace plenipotentiary an !
nounced to tae foreign office !
this afternoon that seryia /
would sign the peace agree 4
4 ment proposed by the powers. 4
IT is probable that the pact viii !
be signed tomorrow. 4
=
F%#% = - + 4 - = = !
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-29

Tonight and Friday, general
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-29
WEATHER FORECAST.

For okIahoma:
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Valley View Farm

Owing to demand for first class
butter made under clean and sanitary
conditions from the cream of healthy
Jersey cows at uniform price, | will
deliver butter to your residence once
a aweek beginning October 3lst. 1 will
guarantee this butter to be the same
at all times in pureness, flavor and
weight, each pound wrapped in sep
arate paratine lined carton.
You may phone your order or see
me in person. The supply will be
limited. Deliveries will be made in
the order in which they are received
Order early and avoid disappointment.
Price 30c per pound.
Stuart Kennedy Dufiield.
Julcsburg. Colo.
Phone: JuIesburg 1911.
Adv. Oct. 1880.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
High .Dinlks At .Julesbura

q. W. Gordon. J. NJ. Delander, A.
ID. Axelson. and Vance C. Monroe
went to and enjoyed very large tim.
at Julesburg during the Festival last
Saturday. They went through the
splendid Fairfield Country-a land of
big crops and prosperous farmers.
Mr.. Gordon's Ford car made the trip
without any untoward incident in two
hours and twenty minutes each way.
b Aside from the lady who let one
throw base balls at the ktties at from
2Oc up per heave, the biggest attrac-
tion for fair visitors seeDed to be the
big farm exhibit. The program did
not vary from the printed schedule,
and was enjoyed by about five thous-
and people. 1t was one of the most
satisfactory celebrations ever attend
ed--thought our local people who
were there.
But those kitties were fascinating
they say,-Haxtun Herald.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
High School News

Mr.. Bnlinger conducted assem-
bly, period Tuesday with series
of current events.
Basket Ball practice is on in the
S. G. Fl. :. and we look forward
to winning team of both boys
and girls.
Mr.. Young read Tennyson :
Ulysses" Friday morning.
Monday morning MIR. Finch ad.
dreased the 5. c. Fl. S. His sub
iect was George Washington. and
the address was very interesting.
His touches of humor were re-
ceivcd with great applause.
The Students are surprised at
the youthful activity Of our jdnitor
in ridding the lawn of all the strays
intruding on the property.
Through the Combined efforts
Of Francis Rock, Mr.. Bolinger,
and Several other people, we now
have Il number of fine school yells,
which should aroISc the spirit
of every student in the school.
Two new students. Miss Martha
LundeIl and Mr.. Harry Mautoch.
have joined the ranks of the S. c.
II. s. Miss Lundcll is taking up
work in the Commercial depart
mont
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Surprise Party

The Friends of Mrs. John
Sowders helped her celebrate her
fifty fourth birthday on last We'd
nesday evening. Twenty nine
guests unexpectedly presented
themselves at her home and the
eveli;ng was s1ent ina most en-
ioyable manner. Possible the
most pleasant part of the evening
was when these friends presented
Mrs. Sowder with IL beautiful
combined Writing Desk and Book
case. These remembrances are
the things that make life worth
living and Mrs. Sowder is more
than pleased. not so much with the
gift as with the fact that her
friends remembered her.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Statement Of the Ownership,
MAnAIement, Circulation, Etc.

of The Grit Advocate published weekly
at Julesburg Colorado. required by the
Act of August "a. 1912.
Name of Post Office Address.
Editor, r. J. DobelI, Julesburg, Colo.
Mg. Ed, r. J. Dobell Julesburg, Colo.
Bus. Mg;. K. J. Dobell Julesburg, Colo.
r. J. Dobell JuInsburg, Colo.
Known bond holders, mortgages and
other security holders, holding per
cent or more of total amount of bonds,
mortgages, or other securities, none.
d. r. J. Dobell, Owner.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 18th day of October,
1913 B..
bertrand d. Parker,
[Seal] Notary Public.
my commission expires Feb. IA, l9l4)
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
District 76

Earl McCone left a week ago
Sunday for Fit. Collins. wnere he
will enter the Agriculture College
for the coming term.
John ihle left for PauIinna
Iowa, last week.
Charley Mecham went to North
Platte Sunday. returning home
Monday evening. While there.
he registered in tpe land DRAWN.
contest.
The Hard Time Social. recently
held in the new school house
building for the new organ was
Il decided success. A neat sum of
S2l 90 was realized.
Mrs. f. A. Pierce and Mrs. \.
+. Bittingcr, mother and sister of
Chrs. +. Pierce arrived Wednes-
day from Clarls Ncbr.. and will
visit at the home of Mr.. Pierce
for sometime. They are cnroute
to Manitou, where they go for
Mrs. BittinScrs health.
Mr.. William Geister and son.
Leland leave this week for Akron
where they intend placing i'm
provments upon their homestead.
The new School house has AL
most finished completion. The
heating plant and books will soon
be installed.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Kicker accom-.
paincd relatives to Denver. Sun
day of last week. returning home
the following Tuesday.
| Oscar jacobson and George Nc.
Cone marketed about forty head
of cattle in Nenango. last Satur.
day.
Saturday. October the llth
Mrs. Chas. +. Pierce entertained
Il number of friends from two to
five p. m. at IL Kensington in
honor of Miss Josephine Bohn.
A pleasant time was spent, after
which Il dainty two-course Iun-
chcon was served by the hostess.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Attended julesburs Fair.

A large number from town and the
surrounding country went to Julesburg
on Friday and Saturday of last week to
attend the fair that was held the re dur
ing two days. The town and country
was we'll represented there. especially
Saturday, which proved the larger.
Those who attended from here were
well pleased with the program that was
given and nearly all expressed them
selves as attending a far better fair
than they had expected. before going.
1t takes a set of boosters to keep =
town before the public and Julesburg
seems to have that class of business
mcn.-Chappell Register.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Editor Weds

Mr.. Guy c.. Newman, publish
er OF the Chappell Register was
united in marrige last week to
Miss Maude Sudman. The young
people spent few days in Denver
before returning to Chappeli to
to take up their new home duties.
We are glad to join with their
many frie ads in wishing for them
all of the good things in life.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Returns From Good Read Meet.

B. d Parker Jr. and Finley
Dye returned Thursday from
the good roads Meetin" held at
Central City. Nebr. They report
avery interesting meeting and IL
large Numberof delegates present.
MIR. b. ID. Parker Jr. was re elect
ed secretary of the Association and
this means that he will continue
as in the past to spending his time
and energy in the interest of the
good roads for the Association.
A great Deal. of interest and
enthusiasm was manifested ut the
meeting over the Lincoln High
waytlnd while 1t may be some
time before We see this highway
Rocked from Coast to Coast.
already every county along the
proposed route are getting their
rod 4ds into better shape. Jules
burg is fortunate in being on this
route and our County Commits
siOhers and town Board are to h.
congratulated upon the good work
th4y have done the past season in
improving the roads across the
CMnty.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Infant Dies

l'nc 10 months old ba by Ebert,
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Poole.
died last Wednesday night of
Chclora Infantnm and the funeral
was held Friday forenoon at the
Residence of Mr.. PooieS Parents,
Rev. Waller of the Methodist
Church officiating.
This paper expresses its heart
felt sympathy to the parents and
loved ones in this time Of bercayc-
ment.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Gateway Cafe to Open

Mrs. Stevenson has disposed of
the fixtures in the Gateway Cafe
which has been closed since Mr..
Stevensons death. to Miss Mae
Austin of Hot Springs, South
Oak. and niece of Mr.. q. H..
Austin of julesburg thoroughly
experienced in the Cafe Business
and as soon as the building is
ready. will operate first class
cafe and lunch room in cXery par.
ticular.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Mrs. Reno Win; Sewing Machine

The drawing of the Sewing
Machine at G.. A. Reeds Hard
were Store on last Friday after
noon. attracted large crowd of
people who had a chance of winn-
ing the Free Sewing Machine
which Mr.. Reed was giving away.
Mrs. W. r. Reno was the success
full person holding the lucky num-
bel.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Congregational Church Notes


The Quarterly Communion SER
vice last Sunday was an impress
i've service. The use ofthe individ-
ual cups for the first time did not
detract from but rather added to
the helpfullnes of the celebration
of this Memorial service.
The Ladies Aid and Missionary
Society is meeting this Thursday
afternoon ut the residence os Mrs.
Guy Monson. A program relating
to tie American Boards Mission:
AIRY work in Albania and Mace
donia has been provided
County S. S. Convention.
The Sedgwick County S. S.
Convention meets in the Conere-
gational Church tomorrow Friday.
At , =. NJ. under the leadership
of State Superintendent. Rev. j.
G. Carman a Conference of 5. S.
workers etc will be held.
At 7:30 p. NJ. Il general inspiia-
tional meeting for all interested in
the rel ligious education of the
young will be held. Supt. Carman
will give the address. A cordial
invitation to the public is isextendcd.
Consregationalist and
Temperance.
As the action of the recent State
CONGREGATIONAL Conference held ut
Boulder in reference to the pro.
posed re-submissiOn ut the general
election next fall of Constitu.
tional amendment for the probi-
ttiou of intoxicating liquor has
has been misunderstood. perhaps
a word from one who attended
the conference may be in order.
The conference had been ad-
dressed in very able spench by
Rev. A. j. Finch State Secretary
of the Anti-saIoon league and the
address was enthusiastically re-
ccived. The committee on Reso-
luton to whom such matters was
referred reported an unqualified
endorsement of the Anti-Saloon
league, but after some discussion
as to the preparedness of the tenn
perance forces to engage in anoth-
er campaign within a year the
word Reasonable was inserted
before the phrase ''pIan for the
uniting of the temperance forces
against the liquor traffic In
other words the Coneregationlist
are thoroughly in sympathy with
the idea of State wide prohibition
provided those engineering the
plan for another campaign to
secure the same will present Il
program reasonable" to sane
Christian people and giving 'rea-
sonable'' hope of victory.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Leaves for India

Miss Eunicc Porter Sister of
Mrs. Ben Franklin who has been
spending the summer in Julcsburg
sails from New York Nov. sth
as Missionary to Brinderban
India.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
School Work

Does the word Reputation mean any,
thing to you? Stop and think and
figure and you will know why the Ma
jestic Range has the Reputation of
being not only the Best but the Least
Expensive. Let the man from the fac
tory show you. See our big ad. in this
paper.
Dye Bros.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Card of thanks

We desire to express our sin
cere thanks to tine many kind
friends who assisted us in the
sickness and death of our baby
boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Pool
and relatives.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16
Regular Meeting

The Regular meeting of the
w. c. T. U. will be held in the
Rest Room on Thursday Oct. 23rd
at which time the delegates to the
recent W. c. T. U. Convention
will give their report. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Mr.. John Beers Of Scdgwick
Colo. took the first prize on honey
at the Fair held at Julesburg
last week and it was certainly Il
very fine exhibition of alfalfa and
sweet clover honey and he wishes
to let the people know that he has
plenty of this honey for sale at
reasonable prices. We have no
doubt that many of our readers
will be glad to avail themselves
of this opportunity of securing
their winter supply of honey. adv.
One would have to have been an
acrobat to have read our write up
of last week of the new Palace
Cafe. as in making up the paper
the article was split into, the last
half of same being printed ahead
Of the main article. Nevertheless
Messrs Peterson and Blake are
getting every thing in shape to
operate first class Cafe. first door
west of City Garage.
The members Of Mrs. G.. ii.
Austin's Sunday School Glass had
most delightful time at her
residence on last Friday evening.
The entertainment was novel and
each guest enjoyed themselves
as only they can do at thi, hcspit-
able home. ...
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-10-16

Geo. Sherman Field Pumpkin so
John Avery Field Pumpkin .25
John Anderson Squash so
Geo. Sherman Squash .25
Frank Sherman Water melon 100
Frank Sherman Musk melon 100
Irrigated
J. J. Burton Table beets so
William Loves, Jr. Table beets .25
R. Peterson Carrots so
J. J. Burton Parsnips so
William Loves Pie Pumpkin so
J. j. Burton Pie Pumpkin .25
J. J. Burton Field Pumpkin so
A. l.. Morris Field Pumpkin .25
Viii am Loves Squash so
J. J: Burton Squash .25
J. ]. Burton Water melon LOO
j. j. Burton Water melon so
Jim Stone Musk melon LOO
Domestic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-29
Cats WILL CLOSE LABOR DAY
pfayor Fisher Win Give City Employ
ees Holiday on Monday
Next

Navor Thomas A. Fisher has an.
nounced that the city Offices will be
closed on Monday next, Labor Day.
in order to give all an opportunity
TO enjoy the holiday.
AZ large percentage Of AieXandrlahs
will observe the occasion in one way
or another. Many private excursions
have been planned, and, as usual
large numbers will visit public re-
sorts on that day.
Many Alexandrians will make
trim to the sea on Labor Day, and the
Norfolk steamers on their down trIp1
Saturday and Sunday nights VIII
carry many excursionists who VIII
spend the holiday at the seaside re-
sorts near Norfolk.
LaborDay is a State holiday nav
ing been made so by statute ten
wears or more ago.
Holiday hours will be observed as
usual by the postoftice on Labor DaS'
Stamp and general delivery WIN, n,
lows will be open from a. No. un'''
! 10 a. m. ,.,;,.,-
Carriers will make one delivery
The money order division VIII De
omen from 8 to 10 m.
The registry divisiorsFWlII be open
frt m to 10 a. H.
Mails will be dispatched up to {
p. m. :. tho
morning by carriers. In The evening
rho regular holiday schedule will be
observed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-29
TO GIVE TOURNAMENT.
Franconia Club Preparing For Event
September 18th.

The thirty-frst tournament of the
Franconia Tournament Club Will De
held on the old tournament grounds
six miles south of Alexandra, on
September 18th. The riding Will COM
mence at 10 o'clock and at 800 O'Clock
there will be baseball game be-
tween the Annandale and Lncoinla
clubs. The charge to the knights Will
be delivered by the Hon. Charles o.
Carlin, member of Congress from this
district and the coronation address
by Hon. w. T. Oliver, delegate from
Fairfax county to the Virginia Ie@is-
lature. F. o. Triplett will be chlet
marshall. F. |. Triplett assistant
marshall, George J. Pickett, j. }.
Grehan. and NJ. d. Mclean, Judges,
and w. F. P. Reed, l.. A. Popk'nS,
William l.. Rammel and /. &. Reid,
managers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-29
CLUB HOUSE REMODELED.
Series of Regattas VIII Probably DC
Held on Saturday Afternoons.

The remodeling of the club house OF
tho Old Dominion Boat Club Is
about completed, and the damage
done TO the building during the recent
ibie storm repaired. The interior and
ovtcrior of the building are to be
painted and new boat racks to hold
the rowing shells are being erected
1t is expected as soon as repairs are
completed plans will be made for
holding a series of regattas. PROB
ably boat races will be held every
Saturday afternoon in the river IN
front of the club quarters.