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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
HIT IS MADE
BY SOONERS

The large crowd that assembled last
night at the o. C. w. auditorium to
hear the Oklahoma university orches-
ira were will repaid for their trouble,
for the performance of the "Sooners"
met with approval on every hand and
in all departments was distinct sue
cess, as entertainers.
Outside of being jam up musical
organization the orchestra carries sew
era' individuals who are artists ia
special numbers. 1t Is probable that
the work OF Mr. Carpenter on the vio-
lin, Mr.. Curtis on the cornet and the
vocal selections Of Miss Legler were
greeted with the most enthusiastic ap-
plause of the evening. All were fore
ed to respond to numerous encores.
Mr.. Curtis drawing veritable storm
of applause by his rendition of Fan
tasia"
The vocal numbers by Miss Legler
were also well received, her last num-
Der. "Barcarolle.' from the Tales of
Hoffman, accompanied by the entire
orchestra, scoring tremendous hit.
The Sooner male quartet was also
there and rocked along through a Sc
lection Of popular and heavy" mum
bers that drew rounds Of applause from
the audience.
Members of the company expressed
themselves as highly pleased with the
reception given them by Chickasha,
stating that it was one of the most en-
thusiastic and appreciative audiences
that has greeted them on their tour.
Mr.. Holmberg, the director, stated that
so demonstratively was the organiza-
ton greeted in Chickasha that they
would be pleased to play return en-
gagement here next fall.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
TOURNEY IS
A FAST One

Cheered on by a large crowd of en-
thusiastic rooters the contestants in
the o. c. w. tennis tourney battled
yesterday afternoon on the college
courts, at times displaying some re-
markably clever and speedy work and
always doing their utmost to win. The
endurance and steady playing of Miss
Clara Pearce was evident in the end
and she won the final round, defeat
ing Mrs. Clara BonnelI TO, 6-3.
While the number of entries was
not large the vim with which they
played, the improvement in the class
of game displayed and the enthusi-
asm shown on every hand made this
tourney the best by odds that has ever
been held at the Oklahoma College for
Women.
Miss Pearce, the winner, was fore
ed to play three matches, while Mrs.
BonnelI. who was stopped in the
finals, was fortunate enough to draw
"by" in the second round, therefore
negotiating but two matches. The
final round between Miss Pearce and
Mrs. Bonnell was the hardest fought
of the tourney, the first set going to
deuce. Again in the second set, with
Miss Pearce serving and the score in
games 4-3, it looked for moment like
the score would be tied. However.
after a hard fight, Miss Pearce an
nexed the game. making the score 3-5,
with Mrs. Bonnell serving. Miss Pearce
then by a strenuous effort, won the
last game, set and match.
The score: First round, Miss Re
becca Schow lost to Mrs. Clara Bon
nell 6-1, go.
Miss Major lost to Miss Pearce, 81,
60. Miss May lost to Miss Van Pelt,
6-2, Go.
Second round: Miss Van Pelt lost
to Miss Pearce 6-s, 6-1, Mrs. Bonnell
drawing "by" and advancing the
tourney to the finals.
Final round: Mrs Bonnell lost to
Miss Pearce, rs. 60.
Referees, ]. E. McNeill and Joe Bur
ney.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
CHEAPER FOOD FOR
STUDENTS PIE 4 CENTS.
By United Press.

Madison, Wis, May 13.--In spite Of
the boost In the prices of foodstuffs
and the increasing burden of the high
cost of living, the University of Wis
consin is constantly making food less
costly ard living cheaper for the stu
dents who patronize them institutions
big cafeteria.
Three reductions in price have been
made in the present school year.
Meats were the first foods cut in
price From ten to twelve cents a
portion, they became eight to ten
cents. Vegetables and soups were
next reduced from five to three cents.
Pie is now four cents, instead of five
cents as at the. beginning of the year.
The average cost of the noon meal
at the cafeteria is twenty-one cents.
Breakfast costs eleven cents on the
average and supper fourteen cents. AT
the beginning of the present year
about 275 people were served at noon
on the average. This number has
risen to over 500.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
Two Local PythianS
Get Grand Offices

Members of the local order of the
knights of Pythias who attended the
meeting of the grand lodge in Oklaho-
ma City returned last night. ]. ID.
Carmichael and w. w. Clark were the
delegates from Chickasha lodge and
others attending we're F. E. Riddle, r..
NJ. Evans, John Pottenger and w. H.
LaBoone
S. u. Gidney was elected and in
stalled as state grand chancellor, sue
ceeding Frank Donnelly of Prague.
Other officers elected were: w. a..
Ryan Of Enid, to succeed S. +. Gid
ney as grand vice chancellor; Otis
Snow Of Okemah to succeed w. IL.
Ryan, as grand prelate; Il. M. Evans
of Chickasha to succeed Otis Snow
as grand master of arms; r. W. Gore
of Clinton to succeed r. NJ. Evans as
grand inner guard, and R. S. Finley
of Oklahoma City to succeed X. w.
Gore as grand outer guard.
The office of grand tribune, which
is appointive, under the new grand
chancellor, fell to Judge r e, Riddle
OF Chickasha, who succeeds w. a.
Chapman OF Shawnee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
ITALY SOON
TO DECIDE
The ISSUE
By United Press.

By United Press.
Rome. May 13.-An announcement
OF the utmost importance to the inter.
national situation is expected from
Italian officials within the next two
days
II Is limited that Italy is about ready
to end all negotiations with Austria
and to take drastic steps
A meeting of the council of minis
ters held Wednesday to discuss the
situation in Italy and Austria lasted
over two hours At its conclusion no
communication was announced as to
the result arrived at. But 1t is be-
lieved that 1t was decided for the cab
met to go before parliament and sub
NIT the existing situation to that
body.
The newspapers make extended
comment ON the fact that Deputy En-
rico Ferri, former leader of the Soc
lailstss went ~ the royal palace Wed
nesday and remained there for over
an hour. 1t Is not known yet whether
Ferri saw King Victor Emmanuel or
cnly his first aide. Gen. Drusati-r~pAa
any case the presence of the deputy
at the tribunal is considered by the
newspapers as most significant and it
is said 1t may influence the parliament
tary situation.
Great efforts are being made in all
quarters here to effect an understand
ing between the cabinet and Signor
Gilolitti before the meeting Of parlia-
mentary May 20. the people desiring
TO give the world proof OF the unanim-
ity OF the Italian parliament at a mo-
ment which is so vital to the coun-
try's future.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
NOT NECESSARILY
MOVE FOR WAR
U.fS. VIII Not Initiate Hostilities
Mole Firm But Not Belliger-
ent in Tone Substance
Of Main Points
BY United Press.

bJ bnlttd IItSS.
Washington, May 13.-President
Wilson this morning put the finishing
touches on the note to Germany and
sent 1t to the state department to be
translated into code. He then left
the White House and took an auto
trip
II is considered probable that the
note will not be given out for publi-
cation till it is certain that II has
reached Berlin. II is tacitly admitted
that the published forecasts Of the
document are substantially correct
One point is unofficially emphasiz-
ed The note calls for u definite an
swer Immediately with immediate ad.
herence to this answer. and no mere
promise or further parleying is want
ed.
The general attitude here is that
Germany must not quibble or merely
promise and that is the idea conveyed
in the note. II il expected that the
note will be made public tomorrow.
The president has not definitely
abandoned his proposed trip to New
York this week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
RIOTINC IS
CHECKED BY
RAINFALL
By United Press.

By United Press.
London, May 1S-Rainfall halted
most of the anti-German rioting.
German residents barricaded them
selves in their homes and places OF
business.
The police were ordered to take
drastic steps to prevent further trou-
Bile. Practically every German shop
in East London was wrecked during
night of terror.
A spontaneous movement has de-
yeloped in the London market to bog
colt subjects of the enemy countries,
and small dealers who appeared for
supplies Wednesday were driven
away
Many of the disturbers of peace
were brought before the police courts
Wednesday and received punishment
in sentences ranging from four months
Imprisonment, imposed on one Liver
pool woman, to four shillings fine.
In several instances English, Swiss
and Russian shops bearing Teutonic
names have been mistaken by the riot
ers for German establishments and
suffered the SAME damage as the Ger
man shops.
The anti-German fceling is in no
1of hor
demand by the newspapers for the in
ternment of all subjects of enemy
countries and agitation by several
members of parliament induced the
premier to summon a special cabinet
meeting Wednesday to consider the
matter. After the meeting Premier
Asouith made statement in the
house of commons foreshadowing that
the government will carry cut the pop
ular demand for placing these aliens
in concentration camps. The police of
Manchester Wednesday arrested thirty
German shopkeepers with view of
interping them for their own safety.
Other Germans have voluntarily
sought police protection in London
and Liverpool
The London stock exchange and
other markets and the Liverpool cot
ton exchange have excluded Germans
and Austrians, both naturalized and
unnaturalized, from membership.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
MOVIES AIDING PROHIBITION.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Seattle, Wash, May 13.-The ''mov-
les" are revolutionizing the country.
They are responsible for the dry
wave sweeping the nation and ulti-
mately will bring about prohibition
and give women the ballot.
That is what Mayor H. c. Gill, told
the moving picture operators of Seat
tie at smoker here recently, and the
mayor believes it.
"You men may not realize it." Mayor
Gill said, "but it is your business that
is revolutionizing the country. It IS
your business that voted the state OF
Washington dry at the last election
Every screen in the land is giving the
bad side of the liquor traffic publicity
and the films will ultimately vote the
nation dry
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
he lives of the non-combatants.

the lives of the non-combatants.
The right of neutrals to travel any
point of the high seas on neutral or
belligerent merchantmen, is asserted.
In the name of humanity and inter
national law the United States de-
mands a guarantee that these rights
will be respected and that there be no
repetition of the attacks on merchant
men carrying non-combatants.
The giving of warning to the Ameri.
can public without officially commun-
icating them to the United States gov
ernment is commented on in connec-
tion with the German embassys print
ed advertisements before the sailing OF
the Lusitania, but irrespective of the
failure to advise the American govern
ment of Germany's purpose, the point
tContinued on Page Two.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
Is
READY TO
QUIT JOB?
Menacing Mobs Parade the Streets
Cursing War Thousands Of
Wounded Arrive and the
City is Terrorized
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Constantinople, May 11.-(Delayed
in transmission.)-T sultan is re-
ported to be ready to abdicate his
throne.
Mobs, composed mostly of women,
are parading the streets, cursing the
war and those responsible for the par
ticipation Of Turkey in it.
Thousands OF wounded are arriving
from the battlefieIds. The city is ter
rorized as the truth about the extent
OF the operations and the losses be-
come known
II is persistently rumored that the
city authorities promise loyal Mussel-
men permission to loot Christians in
event of Turkish victory.
Heavy fighting is reported for the
Gallipoli peninsula and the Darda-
nelles, where the Anglo-French troops
on Friday last had advanced to the
vicinity of Krithia, some five miles
from the point where they landed and
from the entrance to the straits Since
then the fleet has recommended a
heavy bombardment Of the forts in
the narrows, an indication, ii is believ-
ed here, that the troops have got in
such good positions that they no long
er require the support of the ships
fire.
Official statements given out here
have always carried reports of victor
les but the people are beginning tc
discredit them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13

Washington. May 13-The note to
Germany viii probably be forwarded
this afternoon. Officials are speculat-
ing as to what Germany's answer Will
be.
1t is believed that the kaiser will
refuse to grant the demands OF the
American government as long as Eng
lands starvation blockade is on and
as long as the United tSates permits
the shipment OF munitions OF war from
this country to the allies
The belief Is expressed that the
United States will end diplomatic ne
gotiations with Germany If the kaiser
refuses to grant the demands for as
surancc against repetition Of former
occurrences concerning which the
United States complains.
The severance of diplomatic rela-
tions, II is pointed out. would not nee
essarily mean war between the United
States and Germany. Germany could
not well attack the United States, II
is believed. and the United States
could not well send troops across the
sea. However, Germany could carry
on a submarine war against American
ships. II is understood that the
United States will not initiate any war
move.
1t Is understood that the main points
set forth in the American note TO Ger
many are in substance as follows:
The United States government calls
attention to the various incidents in
the war zone proclaimed by Germany
around the British Isles. the sinking
of the British liner Falaba, with loss
OF Leon c. Thrasher, an American;
the attack by the German airmen on
the steamer Gushing, the torpedoine
without warning of the American
steamer Gulflight. flying the Stars
and stripes and finally the torpedoina
without warming of the Lusitania with
its loss OF more than thousand lives
of non-combatants, among them, more
than one hundred Americans.
These acts are declared to be inde
fensible under international law The
United States points out that 1t never
admitted Germanys right to do then
and warned the imperial government
that it would be held to strict ac
countability" for attacks on American
vessels and lives. A strict accounting
therefore is now asked from Germany
The usual financial reparation will
be sought although Germany is in ef
feet reminded that no reparation cal
restore the lives of those sacrificed II
the sinking Of the Lusitania and othe
ships.
Expressions Of regret may compl
with the legal precedents, but they ar
valueless unless accompanied by
cessation of the practices endangerin
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
RUSSIANS RUSH
REINFORCEMENTS
Claim German Offensive Wearing
Out with Heavy Losses Bril-
liant Successes Claimed
by Petrograd Papers
By United Press.

~ Ouiteu FTe6Bs
London, May 1S.-The admiralty an
nounced this morning that the British
warship Goliath was torpedoed and
sunk in the Dardanelles. TIE loss of
life was placed at five hundred.
The Goliath was of over twelve
thousand tons burden and was of the
same type as the Ocean which, with
two other vessels, was sunk in the
same straits on March is.
Churchill announced in the house
OF commons that the first report sam
seven hundred men were lost but a
later message reported that twenty
five officers and 100 men were saved.
1t is reported that a shore battery
sank the Goliath. This is the third
British warship to be sunk by the
Turks.
1t is also reported that the British
submarine Ella sank two Turkish gun
boats and large transport in an en-
gagement inside the straits.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
Wants to Exchange
Flags Of Friendship
By United Press.

By United Press.
Winnipeg, Canada, May 13.-Robert-
son Presbyterian Theological college
Of Edmonton, Canada, is in search OF
college in the United States which
will exchange a Stars and Stripes for
the Union Jack as as ouvenir and
token of peaceful reminder of the ten
years of peace between the United
States and Canada. Arrangements
with two colleges have already failed,
because the authorities of the college
in the United States are afraid of fol-
lowing the Germans, who are patrons
or supporters of these colleges in the
unite4 States. One of these colleges
had agreed to make the exchange Of
peace tokens, but when the war broke
out objection Of German patrons caus-
ed the college authorities to withdraw
the agreement another college in
the United States was then asked to
make the exchange, but 1t. too, alsc
refused for the same reason. Princi
pal Dyds of Robertson college, has al
ready purchased fine Union Jack
and is ready to make the exchange
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
Russian Statement.
By United Press.

By United Press.
Petrograd, May 13.--A semi-official
statement here today says reinforce
ments are being rushed to the Russian
army east of the San river.
1t is claimed that the main German
offensive is spending itself with heavy
losses. The possibility of the Aus
trians and Germans retaking Przemysl
is doubted.
No fear for final defeat for the
Russians is expressed here. The pa
pers claim brilliant successes" for
the Slav army. 1t is claimed that they
captured additional trenches at Car
ency and also at Hill 1875, near Carency
and made progress elsewhere.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
ToDAy's OLDEST STORY.
BY United Press.

By United Press.
San Francisco, May 13.-With
the coming of the jitney bus,
brand new cause for. divorce
action has been presented here.
Mrs. Margaret Rose appeared
in court with a suit. alleging
that her husband, Frank Rose,
reserved the front seat of his
jitney exclusively for women.
Judge Graham asked Mrs. Rose
If terms of peace could not be
reached II her husband would
agree to reserve the front seat
for men and the back seat for
women. Both Mrs. Rose and
her jitney driving spouse said
such terms would be agreeable
and left the court room arm in
arm.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
MEXICAN is INDICTED.

BY United Press.
Brownsville, Tex. May 13.-The fed
eral grand jury returned an indictment
today against Basilio Ramos, Mexi-
can. 1t is alleged that he conspired
to turn the United States border states
over to negroes. 1t is further alleged
that he had compact to kill Ameri-
cans from twelve to six years of age.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13

By United Press.
johannesburg, South Africa, May 13.
Scores of German buildings here
we're wrecked by angry mobs.
The property damage is estimated
at million and a half. The police
were helpless. The mob stormed the
German club and wrecked it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
CLEVELAND TO BE
: A "cfTY BEAUTIFUL
BY United Press

BY United Press
Cleveland, Ohio, May t3.-
Transformation of down town
Cleveland rom a formal busi-
ness district into a huge flower
garden is planned by the retail
merchants board OF Chamber
of Commerce. President Chas.
A. Dolan of the board declared
today it is planned to place
flower boxes in windows of
every down town store and Of
flee building. Several were in
evidence today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13

London, May 13.-Official announce
ment was made today that enemy
aliens in England will be interned.
London, May 13.--In the battle In
Flanders the Germans continue their
attacks against the British lines east
of Ypres, where they ON Saturday and
Sunday and almost daily since then
have launched tremendous attacks.
These attacks according to the narra-
tive of the official British "eye-wit-
ness had some initial success but
since have been repulsed with unvary-
ing regularity until the ground is lit
orally heaped with dead
The British narrative says the action
"resolved itself on our part into pure
killing"
The eyewitness" adds that the de-
tenders also suffered heavy losses as
they had to counter attack in an at
tempt to regain ground won at tho
start by the Germans, which they still
hold.
Farther south towards Arras and
south and east of that town the French
offensive continues to meet with con-
siderable success although the French
have lost some trenches which they
had won in front of the town OF Loos.
The German attacks on the British
we're made in anticipation Of an Anglo
French offensive. which some critics
believe to be ''the big push" which
had been expected at this time, al
though others are of the opinion that
Gen. Joffre is only "nibbIingv at the
German lines in an effort to induce
them to counter attack in which he
expects them to lose heavily even
when they are successful.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
ENGLISH sPARRows IN CAPITOL


BY United Press.
Washington, May 13.-The District
of Columbia wishes to reduce the Eu-
iglish sparrow population. DIR. A. X.
Fisher OF the biological survey, was
asked how and he suggested three
ways Strychnine. funnel traps and
Roman candles. OF the three, DR..
Fisher most strongly recommended the
candles. A volley through the trees
in which the birds are roosting will
rid any neighborhood Of the pest, he
says.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
DETROIT CARMEN STRIKE.

BY United Press.
Detroit, Mich. May l3.-This city's
industries were paralyzed when three
thousand street railway employees went
out on strike at o'clock this morn
ing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
JOHN D. GETS INJUNCTION.
By United Press.

By United Press.
Cleveland. May 13.-John d. Rock
efeller secured an injunction today re-
straining Cayuga county officials
from collecting taxes on tangible prop
erty valued at $311 100000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13

with any United States college that
will reciprocate with an exchange Of
the Stars and Stripes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13

Tonight and Friday, fair
Local Temperature.
During the twenty-four hours ending
at 8 a. m.
Maximum ------------ So
Minimum ---------- sc
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-13
To intern Aliens.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
London. May 13.-Official announce
ment was made today that enemy
aliens in England will be interned.