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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07
Local Messenger Lads are
Making Good as Operators

making an excellent record as an oper-
ator since he was recently promoted
to that position. He not only handles
commercial messages successfully, bus
gets away with the United Press dis
patches, beating out on the typewriter,
while listening to the clicking keys,
such orthographical atrocities as
''Przemysl' and all the rest of the
puzzling war words. Teddy was the
operator who took" the entire story
OF the Havana prize fight for the Ex
press and he never made a bobble in
the entire performance. The press dis
patches come in abbreviated form and
it takes an intelligent operator tc ham
die them.
The spelling of those jaw breakers
from across the pond don't seem to
stagger Teddy. He can actually spell
that zle-Pizzle' thing without bat
ting an eye and just like it was Grif-
fin, Ca, or III Reno. or some other
equally commonplace hamlet in the
U. S. A.
'rhe Johnson-Willard fight bulletins
that caused so much excitemen.
around the Express office. were grab
bed off the wire and handed out, hot
off the griddle by Crosby. To the
speed and accuracy of the stuff the
big crowd Of fans who waited anxious
~ for each round. can testify. Ted's
rapid rise from messenger to operator
is hut another evidence of what at
tending strictly to ones own business
and applying oneself will do.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07

Adrian Moseley. the energetic lad
who has been hopping messages for
the Postal and Western Union Tele-
graph companies for the past several
years here, will hop 'em no more. He
has quit the messenger business ana
is now a full fledged lightning shoot
er." or one of the Morsenien, or what
ever you wish to call him. AT any
rate, he has been promoted to an $50
a month job as telegraph operator for
the Magnolia Oil company, being sta
toned now at Electra, Tex. He is one
OF several Western Union and Postal
boys who have gone from messenger
to operator from the Chickasha offices.
A telegraph line from the Postal to
the w. u. office here Is the answer.
The boys, when not delivering mes
sages, are hammering away at their
keys, swapping the time of day, gossip
of the offices or small talk over the
wire thus learning the code and be
coming proficient at key pounding. The
telegraph companies encourage this in
their messengers and with good re
suits, both for the boys and for them
selves.
Teddy Crosby,another Chickasha lad
who learned the art OF Jerking tht
lightning In the local W. Y. office
while doing duty as messenger, i
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07
Russians Report Heavy Inroads
Made on the Enemy in Carpa-
thians During Past
Week
WIN VICTORIES
In BUKOWINA
Five Whole Battalions Of Enemy
Fall Into Hands Of the Cars
Troops When Village
is Taken
By United Press.

By United Press.
Petrograd, April 7.-More than sixty
thousaid prisoners were taken by the
Russians in the fighting in the Car
pathians during the past week, accord
ing to an official statement issued to-
day.
Included in these captures were
nearly four hundred Of the enemys
officers. Over thirty-three thousand
men, it is stated, were taken in the
section about Balicrod and the Uszok
Pass, alone.
The statement says many cannon
were taken, including a large number
of rapid fire guns. In the section
westward from Lupkow Pass, it is de-
clared that about the same number Ct
prisoners were taken.
Important Russian victories are re
ported in the new offensive of the
cars army in Bukowina. At Rostok
Pass they also captured two villages,
one Of which is on the Hungarian side
Of the Carpathians.
Two of the battalions are reported
to have been annihilated when the vii
lage of Okna was captured after sew
eral days fighting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07

In probably the tamest of all tame
city elections ever held in Chickasha,
the Democratic candidates Tuesday
cantered through to an easy victory,
the entire ticket headed by o. Coff-
man for mayor. being elected by over
whelming majorities.
The entire vote for mayor was 1045,
about 500 fewer than the number cast
for the Democratic candidates alone
in the recent primary The stay-at-
home vote was larger than usual, the
only party that beat the bushes,
keeping up a lively campaign for sew
eral weeks, being the Socialists.
Coffman received in all Gs5 votes
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07
VICTORY TO
GERM

BY United Press.
Berlin, April 1.-Two French battal-
ions were annihilated by the Germans
in a fierce battle around Verdun, sayc
an official statement issued today. lt
is also stated that an important vic
tory was won east of Mcneil
The French are reported to have
lost very heavily in the combres Hills.
German artillery was stationed on the
high hill tops and the French forces
we're shot to pieces, thousands of
corpses being left on the field around
Verdun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07
GAINS FOR
The ALLIES
By United Press.

By United Press.
Paris, April 7.-Belgian and French
gains are reported in dispatches from
the battle today. 1t is stated that
these gains have meen made in the
region between the Mozelle and the
Meuse.
The Belgians have dislodged the
German force from the village of Drei-
grachten on the User river. The
French stormed and took positions
near Elain.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07

Chitwood, nee Keith. annulment Of
marriage. Robt. Alexander & We'll
borne C Bailey.
Rhoda McGough VS.. Henry T. Nc
Cough. divorce. Barefoot & Carmich-
ael
r. E. Millican VS.. John Fl. Scott,
transcript OF Judgment J. S. Harri-
son
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07
Both sides Gaining.
BY United Press.

1y OlIICU 7 Ooss
Berlin, April Both sides are re-
ported to be making some gains in the
Carpathians, but the gains are not inn
portant The battle area is increasing
and the fighting is becoming more in
tense.
Cumulative reports show that Eng
land is suffering from high food prices
as result of Germany's submarine
warfare.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07

= For Mayor 4
+ o. COLEMAN. I
+ For City Clerk 4
+ +. G.. REYNOLDS. 1
+ For Street Commissioner
+ DAN BETS.
1. For City Treasurer 4
+ w. w. CLARK. I
: For City Attorney !
+ II. L. GRIGSBY. !
+ For Chief Of Police
+ BEN f. PHILLIPS 4
4 For Aldermen !
+ First Ward
= HY DUBOsE. 4
+ Second Ward
+ o. G. LINN. !
= Third Ward !
+ c. II. CANEMAN. 4
+ Fourth Ward 4
+ II. &. MCKAY.
I. For Treasurer School Board !
+ A. b. COCHRAN. 4
+ For Members School Board:
+ II. 4. BETTIS. I
= M. s. CRALLE. =
+ J. G. MAYES.
+ d. II. AUSTIN. !
y ALGER MELTON.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07
Peasants Starving.

By United Press.
Bucharest, April Ten thousand
starving peasants from the province
Of Bukowina arrived on the Rouman-
ian frontier.
Another Austrian force has invaded
Russian Bessarabia. Czernowitz and
many other towns are reported to be
in ruins.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07
Bomb scutarI.

BY United Press
Berlin, April Austrian aviators
bombed Scutari in Albania, according
to unofficial reports. A tobacco fac
tory was damaged but no one was in
jured.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07
Refute German Claims.
By United Press.

by united Press.
Petrograd, April THE war office
refutes the German claims that less
than forty thousand Austrians were
made prisoners at Przemysl A state
ment issued today says that more than
10000 Austrians who were taken at
that place are now held by the Rus
SLAMS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07
MlppIEs BATTLE BULLDOG.

BY United Press.
Annapolis, April THE naval acad-
emy baseball team and the Yale nine
clash on the diamond here today. The
Blues return to New Haven tonight.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07

NJ. Radoslayoff, the prime minister cs
Bulgaria. is reported to have had some
difficulties with King Ferdinand, whose
portrait is here shown, because of
the prime minister's insistence that
Bulgaria should invade Turkey with
out delay and seize Adrianople. King
Ferdinand and his advisers declared
that such a policy was too venture
some and that the nation could not af-
ford at this time to antagonize Ger
many and Austria According to dis
patches reaching London from all the
Balkan states, the people are clam
oring for war.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07
Norway Wants DAMAGES.

By United Press.
Christiana, April THE Norwegian
government asks seventy thousand dol
lars of Germany for the torpedoing OF
the steamer Sebridge. 1t is claimed
that Germany was responsible for it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07
NEW SUITS IN DISTRICT COURT.

D. p chitwood, father and next
friend of Walter Chltwood. VS.. Bonnie
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-04-07

BY United Press.
Brownsville, Tex, April THE ar.
tlllery and cavalry of the Villistas
have arrived at a point near Mata-
moras and battle is hourly expected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
THE GIRL FROM UTAH"

With three great musical comedy
stars CONS ined. and the most ire
sistible girl show that was ever i'm
ported across the Atlantic from the
famous London Gaiety theater
Charles Frohman will offer what may
be termed the greatest achievement in
the history of musical comedy in
South Bend when he presents Julia
SandersOn, Donald Brian and Joseph
Cawthorn with their combined COM
panies in The Girl From Utah" at
the Oliver theater May 3. This COM
bination swept Broadway off its feet
when il was produced in August at
the knickerbOcker and after four
months OF packed houses there was
sent intact to the Illinois theater, Chi
cago. where ii provided the greatest
hit ever seen in Chicago. The big or
ganizatiOn will play only a limited
number of cities this season, as these
three stars can be kept in one COM
pany for one season only so that their
tour will be limited. The cast in
cludes in addition to the three stars,
Nenita Fitzhugh, Renee Reel, Cissie
Sewall, Queenie Nassar, George Bish-
op. George Wharton, Clara Eckstrom
and Veronique Banner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
AT THE LAsALLE.

Today the Lasalle features Robert
Hillards great play Of Wall street,
The Avalanche. II is a strong emo
tiOnal drama with an attractive but
INSCRIPTIONS woman in the leading
role. This part is played with great
skill by Catherine Countiss. an expe-
rienced dramatic star Of we'll known
ability. The story introduces exciting
scenes on the board Of trade; a fash
ionable society reception with tragic
ending and throughout the interest is
kept at a high pitch.
On Friday the prominent star. John
Barrymore, who attained phenomenal
popularity as an irresistible screen CO.
median in the two Famous Players
Film Co.'S comedy triumphs AN
American Citizen, and The Man
From Mexico, surpasses both his for
mer screen success in the five-part
film adaptation Of Leo Ditrichstein's
famous farce. Are You a Mason ?',
the latest release on the Paramount
program. This subject was selected as
the vehicle for Mr.. BarrymOre's return
TO the screen because it represents.
more than any other comedy of SINH
lar reputation, the type of dramatic
humOr best adapted to the inimitable
talents of this star.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
THE AUDITORIUM.

The Vanderbilt Cup Race" which
was one of the early attractions at the
Panama exposition in San Francisco,
is being shown on the screen at the
Auditorium today. These are the only
authentic pictures taken OF this race
and they are said 10 be filled with
exciting and thrilling scenes. The
Fable OF the Demand That Must be
Supplied" 10y George AIDE; the Selig
weekly OF current events and KILLED
Against orders" a three part Edison
drama with Miriam Nesbitt, Robert
Brewer and Bigelow Cooper are also
on the bill
Tomorrow a beautiful five reel pic
ture OF Booth Tarkington's romance of
the south "Springtime" Will be the
feature with dainty Florence Nash in
the leading role. The scenes are laid
in New Orleans in the days of old and
the pictures were taken IN that city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
DELEGATES ARE SELECTED
Local High school to be Represented
at Lake Forest Debate.

Students who will represent the
high school in public speaking at the
Lake Forest College contests, which
viii be held at that school on May 7.
were chosen at the final preliminaries
at the school Wednesday afternoon.
Robert Happ and Helen MawsOn,
who won honors at the Chicago con-
tests last Friday, were selected for
two of the places while the third pO-
sition goes to Walter Moon. At the
Lake Forest contests, two members
speak. each having an hour 10 pre-
pare their subject, and they can be
coached by the third member of the
party. while no third entrant was
permitted at Chicago.
This afternoon the delegate in the
reading contest Will be named Es-
Their kirkpatrick was chosen to enter
the letter writing contest, after the
examination last week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22

AT THE ORPH1EUNI.

Beginning today the Orpheum will
show a new program of novelty acts.
all guaranteed to be pleasing. Head
ing the list is Hendricks Belle Isle Co.
OF seven singers and dancers in a new
school act filled with bright comedy
characters and novelty songs. Refine
Davies, one of the popular singers OF
the big time circuits. comes with a
repertoire of exclusive songs, a skill
ed piano accompanist and a wardrobe
of stunning gowns calculated to dazzle.
Dorothy DeShelIe, a last-minute book
ing, replaces the Menlo Moore act
with a jolly little farce called Cook
ology". 1t savOrs Of domestic compli-
cations. Burt Shepherd, the Austral-
ian whip king, and Howard and Sy-
man, European novelty dancers, COM
plete the bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
ENTERTAIN KALEY CLUB
Dramatic Organization Plans Social
For Next Tuesday.

Members of the Haley Dramatic
club were entertained Wednesday
night by Mr.. and Mrs. 9. b. Stahl at
their residence, 2417 KenwoOd av. A
buffet luncheon was served. Plans
were made during the evening for a
series Of novel entertainments TO be
given by the club in the near future.
The first of these entertainments will
be in the form OF a box social and
musicale 10 be held on next Tuesday
evening at the Haley school.
The club was but recently organized
as a part of the Haley Civic club. The
first entertainment, given a few weeks
ago at the school. was the production
of r. r Dunbars comedy, "On the
Wabash"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22

The story relates the love affair OF a
daughter OF the south and an army
officer at the time OF the Civil war,
and the quaint costumes OF that time
lend to the attractiveness of the pic
ture. The Love Whip" a Vitagraph
comedy with Lillian Walker and Evart
Overton will complete the bill. Jack
Wright becomes immersed in business
affairs and neglects his wife and she
decided 10 try the old remedy-jeal-
ousy. The plan works. but he is
young and of independent spirit. so he
retaliates by flirting with the maid and
his stenographer. Matters get more
and more involved, with ludicrous
consequences when they hire detec-
tives 10 watch each other.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
HAPPY WOMEN

Wouldn't any woman be happy.
After years OF backache suffering.
Days OF misery, nights of unrest,
The distress OF urinary troubles,
When she finds freedom.
Many readers VIII profit by the fol-
lowing.
Mrs. b A Foust, STA +. Joseph ST
Mishawa ka. Ind. says. II had severe
pains across my back and when /
stopped or made "a sudden move. a
sharp pain darted through me. I had
headaches and dizzy spells and my
kidneys were badly disordered. Hear
ing so much about Deans Kidney
pills. 1 used them and they soon re-
heved the pains and aches"
Price soc. az all dealers Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doans kidney Piils-the same that
kirs Foust had Foster MnbUrn Co.
Props, Buffalo, y. y.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
EAGLES GET NEW MEMBERS
Contract For New Home VIII BE Let
Before Next Meeting.

Fifty-two applications were received
at the regular meeting OF South Bend
lodge. No. ASS, +. o. f.. held Wednes-
day night. making total OF OF new
members secured since the start of
the membership campaign on April 3
The class of candidates viii Zoe initi-
ated at the meeting TO be held We'd
nesday evening. April 2S
The building committee reported
that the plans for the new home Of
the lodge are progressing and that
the contract for the construction of
the building viii be let before the next
meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Charles Aunt is the new farce
comedy with song trimmings offered
by the Ralston company at the Ma
jestic today. This popular entertain
ment was written a number Of years
ago and deals with the troubles q
young college lad gets into through
having a friend impersonate his rich
aunt from Brazil, who is expected and
fails TO arrive. The song numbers are
bright and catchy and the perform
ance is one that will please.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
Ar THE COLONIAL

of a stirring western picture entitled,
Doctor jim. a brave young physi-
clan takes the blame of a shooting
affair to save the brother of the girl
he loves. The vigilant committee are
about to make short work of him
when a happy termination is reached.
Settled at the Sea Side" is q keystone
comedy with many merry moments.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
WIFE CHARGES CRUELTY.

a petition for divorce was filed in
the circuit court Wednesday afternoon
bv Naleria Nanderhaeghen against
August Nanderhaeghen. The petit
toner says that they were married in
1857 and that her husband has often
beat her. called her vile names and
falsely accused her OF infidelity. She
asks for $500 alimony.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
PENNY SUPPER TONIGHT
Studebakcr Civic Club Will Raise
Funds by Social.

A penny supper will be given at the
Studebaker school from ; lock I'M
til s tonight. for the pr Ip, of rails
ing money for the Studeb ker Civic
club. Each article on the bill OF
fare is 10 be sold for a penny. while
several entertainments will be given
after the supper. 10 which an admis-
sion fee OF a penny viii be charged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
FIELDS NUNSTREJS.

The Al q. Fields minstrelS Will
make their annual visit to South Bend
coming to the oliver matinee and
night on next Wednesday. The min
strel has been brought up to date with
new songs and new numbers and will
include the usual parade.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
PEARL STOCK co.

"A Bachelors Honeymoon" will
continue as the attraction at the
oliver the balance Of this week, pre-
scented by the Pearl Stock Co. Even
ing performances start at SIS and the
Saturday matinee at 1880.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22

LOTUS LININIENi-St Rheum-
atsm. Neuralgia, aches and pains.
Best and cleanest Liniment made CSC
x soc at CoonIey'E. Advt,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
DISMISSES KEEGAN CASE
Charge OF Illegal Selling Will Be
Filed Against Clerk.

Upon the motion of the prosecutor,
Judge Funk Wednesday afternoon.
dismissed the case against Morton
Keegan, manager of the American
drug store, charged with selling liq-
uOr without a license. The case was
brought as the result of investigations
made by Quilhot. 1t is said that the
liquor was sold by a clerk in the store
and that the charge Will be filed
against the clerk.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22
TRIMMED HATS.
All the New Late Models.

800 Beautiful Hats, many
copies of imported models.
Sample hats. No two alike.
$500 TO $500 0E 0R
Hats at -. sD 1sTU
$500 to 5000 G. ne
Hats at UAsTO
$500, 5000, $500 and
$500 Hats CD nE
$1,000, $1,000 QE M
and SIS Hats UJsUU
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-22

LIQUID GLASS-Keeps eggs fresh.
zoe pint, 75c gallon, with full direc-
tions at Coonley's. Advt.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-09-25
-E OF FORFEITURE

10 TIL odore kembessos, Lizzie
l.npey, David C. Empey, Z. c. d.
4 r4iage, Lizzie Empey as admins
tx Of the estate of John BoYen,
ased ard the heirs at law Of
n dec~a ed
Iol and each of you are hereby not
iii d, that the undersigned has ex-
pended during the year 1914, one
hundred t$100) dollars in labor and
improvements upon the Mid No. 2
Lode Mining Claim situated in the
At anita Mining District. Lincoln
CO mt, State of Nevada, the original
cor iflcate of which is found OF
re Old In Book D-1 OF Mining Noti-
cas at page 8, Lincoln County, Ne
wade records. in order to hold said
claim under the provisions Of sec
ton 1924 Of the revised statutes OF
the United States and the amendment
thereto approved January %, 1880
concerning annual labor upon mining
claims, being the amount required tc
hold said lode for the period ending
on the 31st day of December 1914
II within ninety i90) days from the
personal service OF this notice, Oh
within 600 days after publication
thereof. you fail or refuse to con
tribute your proportion of such ex
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-09-25

REGIMENT OF INFANTRY AND
ONE OF INFANTRY ORDERED
TO TEXAS BORDER CITY.
Raids Expected to Follow 6rsaklng
Up Of Villa Forces Into Small
Bands and Action Taken as Pre-
cautionary Measure.

Washington.-The activity Of Gen.
eral Villas forces in northern Mex
leo is being watched here with con-
siderable interest. According to off,
cial information, he has ordered
general withdrawal of his forces to-
ward Juarez, the purpose apparently
being to transfer them to Sonora.
The Villa agency here emphatical-
ly contradieted reports that the mobi-
lization OF Villa troops at Juarez had
any sinister aspect with respect to
relations with the United States. AS
u precaution. however, Acting Secre-
tary breckenridge of the war depart
ment, after a conference with Presi-
dent Wilson. ordered the Seventh in
fantry and the Fourth field artillery
regiments from Galveston to strength
en- the garrison at Ell Paso, Texas,
bringing its full strength to three
regiments of infantry, regiment OF
cavalry andd twenty-eight pieces OF
artillery, a total of about 1000 men.
In the district east and west
Paso Major General Funston has
all about 1900 men, while in
vicinity of Brownsville he has 500
men The Twenty-eighth infantry
has been let at Galveston an
be ordered to San Antonio, TIE
as to be available at either
vile or Eel Paso as circumstauc
require.
Officials here do not anticipate
lawlessness or outbreaks in or Il
El Paso, but in view OF the fac
Villas forces were repo ga
breaking up into small b.aQs,
raids were considered not unlike
| occur.
General Villa, 1t is understood, in
| tends to concentrate his men in So.
nora and wage vigorous warfare
against General Gales, the Carranza
commander