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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
REHEARINC
SOUGHT IN
PAVE CASE
Attorneys for Citizens File Motion
in Supreme Court Asking for
Reversal Of Decision Rem
dered Recently

A motion for a iehearing in the
paving tax case of Dennis O'Brien ct
al. VS.. the City of Chickasha ct al. was
filed in the state supreme court this
week, grounds being set forth to show
that in the humble Judgment of the
petitioners, the high court erred in its
original opinion, which was adverse to
the citizens involved in the suit.
The motion and arguments support
ing it covered ten typewriter pages
being filed by Bond, Melton G. Melton
of this city. and the Oklahoma City
counsel in the case. It is pointed out
that the opinion handed down by the
court few weeks ago is in conflict
with a previous decision of the same
court holding that the sixty days stat
ute of limitations is not bar to such
an action where fraud existed"
1t is further stated that work on the
pavement in Chickasha did not actu-
ally begin till more than sixty days
after the passage of the assessing ordi-
nance. that the alleged fraud was com
mitted subsequent to that period and
that therefore the citizens had no op-
portunity to begin suit until long after
the sixty days had expired
The petitioners further hold that the
decision of the court holding that the
sixty days limitation is a bar to the
pending action is unconstitutional in
that it deprives the petitioners of
their day in court, being therefore in
conflict with the provision that the
courts Of justice shall be open to
every person and speedy and certain
remedy offered for every wrong"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
COURT TAKES RECESS.

Following action on a few minor
matters, district court recessed this
morning, subject to call of the judge.
The Jury was excused yesterday eve-
ming until $3.50 o'clock Monday NOM
ing. Owing to press Of private bust
ness matters. Judge Jones of Waurika
found it impossible to hold court in
Chickasha this week, presiding in a
number of cases in which Judge Linn
had disqualified himself The case of
the State of Oklahoma VS.. w. H.
Kelly, alias J. G. Fowler, charged with
attempting to utter fraudulent paper
and with forgery, was continued for
the term upon motion of the state and
the defendant remanded to the county
Jail.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
Premier VIvIani Quits.

BY United Press.
PARIS, Oct. 2S.-Premier viviani
has offered his resignation. and it is
believed that his successor will be
Aristide BRAND, former premier
with whom President Poincare con
ferred today
1t is expected that the entire cab
met will be reorganized owing to gen
eral dissatisfaction with the govern
ments war policies, particularly III
connection with the German diplo-
matte victory which brought Bulgaria
into the war
The new ministry is expected to De
composed OF the following men:
BRAND, premier and minister Of for
eign affairs Gambol general secre-
tary; De Frevcinet. vice-president of
the cabinet without a portfolio; Gal.
liene, minister of marine; Ribot, min
lister of finance: Doumergue, minister
of colonies: Painleve, minister of ed
ucation and invention Bourgeois,
Combes. Cochin and Guesde. ministers
without portfolios.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
Home TALENT
MAKES BIG HIT
WITH "MR. BOB"

A complete triumph, artistically and
financially, was "Mr. Bob" the home
talent play staged at the Sugg last
evening under the direction of Miss
Mary Agnes O'Neill and Mrs. A. B.
Morgan for the benefit of the United
Charities.
From the rise of the curtain to the
last moment, Mr.. Bob" and his asso-
cietes met the hearty approval Of the
large audience, winning applause at
every step as the comedy was cleverly
unfolded, and not less pleasing we're
the specialties. The production of the
play was of such merit that it would
have done credit to profe ssionals,
every member of the cast making
good.
In her dance, Autumn" Miss Fran
ces Riddle was grace personified, pre-
senting picture which charmed the
crowd, and Miss Joy Ringers whistling
solo, with piano accompaniment by
Miss Rebecca Armstrong. was one of
the popular features of the program.
Mr. Arta Goff gave violin solo which
showed his mastery of his instrument
and captivated his audience.
The cast of the play was composed
of the following:
Phillip Royson-Looney Wallace.
Miss Rebecca Luke, an elderly lady
of eccentric tastes) )-Mattie Hart.
Katherine Rogers cher niece) Mo
sette Larson.
Marian Bryant (Katherine' friend) II
Edwina lizard.
Jenkins Miss Luke's Butler)-
Charles Widney.
Patty (NIiss Luke's maid) -zella
Stoddard.
Robert Brown (clerk of Benson &
Benson)-Bill Lees.
The gross proceeds Of the play
amounted to $3.50, which will go to the
charity society after expenses are de
Quoted. A statement issued by the
United Charities says, I'VE want tc
particularly thank Miss O'Neill and
Mrs. Morgan. We are also grateful
to all who participated in the enter
tainment or assisted US in any way
including the Knights of Columbus
who gave us the use of their hall fol
! rehearsals."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
Hopes Of Washington Officials are
Aroused by Recent Moves;
Germany is Expected to
Broach Subject Soon
ENTIRE CHANGE IN
FRENCH CABINET
Premier Offers Resignation; BRAND
Likely to Be Successor; Shake.
Up Due to Dissatisfaction
Over War Policies
BY United Press.

By United Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-Hopes oi
officials here for early and official dis
cussion of possible peace terms in
Europe have been raised by develop
ments during the past few days.
From several recent circumstances
of diplomatic maneuvering, it is ex-
pected that Germany will broach the
subject.
The belief is strong here that the
long conference at Potsdam Monday
between the kaiser and Ambassador
Gerard was in regard to the general
subject of peace. and will mark the
initiation of peace overtrures, though
the utmost secrecy is maintained con-
cerning it.
Officials assert that there is no con-
firmation of any peace discussion, but
some definite information in regard
to the matter is expected Immediately.
Ambassador Gerard is expected to re
port soon to President Wilson through
the state department, and feeling
out" process among the allies will
likely be undertaken later
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
PAY LAST
TRIBUTE TO
P 0 " ELL

Following the impressive and beau
tiful ritualistic funeral services Of the
Masonic fraternity and addresses II
which the life of the dead man was re
viewed, the funeral cortege of Engi
neer William Powell. eighth victim OF
the head-on collision near Agawam
Tuesday morning, October 19, dis
banded at the cemetery after earth
had been returned to earth and dust
returned to dust.
Powell's funeral was one of the
largest ever held in Chickasha. The
dead man, in life had a multitude Of
friends and those friends gathered at
the grayeside to pay their last homage
to the man whom they had known and
knowing loved for his sterling and in
trinsic worth.
The body OF the deceased was re-
moved from his late home to st.
Luke's Episcopal church and from
there. following the remarks Of the
preachers, TO the cemetery. In addi-
tion to the carriages In the procession,
two street cars were chartered, one for
the use of railway men and the other
for use of the members of the masonic
fraternity.
The active pail bearers were Z. r.
Harrison and R. K. Fields of Ell Reno;
NJ. f. Finnegan and ID. ]. Lacey of Fort
Worth; w. p. Keegan and NJ J.
Crowley OF Chickasha, all brother en-
gineers and intimate friends of the de-
ceased during his life. The honorary
pail bearers were members of the ma
sonic lodge of this city.
The funeral cortege from the resi-
dence Of the deceased to the church.
was led by the Masonic lodge OF
the knight Templars
beside the hearse as an es-
cort OF honor. Following the hearse
members of the B. Of L. E.,
and following them were the carriages
the immediate relatives and
following these were carriages with
members of the ladies auxiliary of the
engineers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
By United Press.

By United Press.
PEABODY. Mass, Oct. 2S.-Twenty-
one little children are knowa to have
perished and double that number may
have lost their lives when st. Johns
parochial school was swept by fire to-
day.
Trapped upon the upper floors of
the three-story building, or caught be-
hind doors which opened inwardly, the
little ones were burned or crushed to
death.
Twenty of the rescued were seri-
cusly injured, or the bodies all of
the children ranging in age from eight
TO twelve years, nine we're burned be-
yond recognition.
There were six hundred and seventy
two children in the building when the
fire broke out All were preparing to
go to their classes when one of the
sisters smelled smoke and, investigat-
ing, found the lower hall ablaze.
Order was maintained until the chill
dren reached the hall, then panic
reigned.
The majority of the children rushed
to the big front doors, but others
dashed TO the windows and side doors.
Men and women of the neighborhood
who rushed to the scene and caught
the children in blankets as they leaped
from the windows of the burning build
ing. Scores of lives were saved this
way. Many children lost their lives
by leaping before help arrived. The
building was not provided with fire es-
capes and the children we're forced to
jump or perish in the flames.
1t is charged that the crushed
bodies iammed against the front door,
prevented the firemen from entering
the building for many minutes.
Various causes have been assigned
for the origin of the fire. Some re-
ported hearing an explosion. but this is
evidently incorrect.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
DISCHARGE
DEFENDANT

John Riley learned in open court
yesterday afternoon, that Luther
Walker, the Maysville young man
whom, it was charged, he held up and
robbed at point of gun the evening
before the Ringing circus in Chick
asha, had died one day last week of
a typhoid fever
With Walker dead the states only
witness was gone and the county at
torney had no other course than to
enter a nolle pros in the case. Riley
was ordered discharged from custody
by the court, following the statement
of the county attorney of the death
of the prosecuting witness. at he re.
ques OF his attorney. Judge Baker.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
NEW SUITS IN DISTRICT COURT

Yesterday afternoon, through his at
torneys, Riddle & Hammerly, George
]. Victor filed action in the district
court against j c. Jones ct al. to re
cover rents.
Doyie Weatherford, through her at
torneys, Barefoot and Carmichael, has
filed suit against J. T. Weatherford
asking maintenance pending the liti
cation of the suit previously filed
asking for the division of the property
of the plaintiff and defendant.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28

OF 0. c. IS
APPROVED
BY United Press.

I By United Press.
TOPEKA, Kan, Oct. 2s.-At the an
nual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Santa Fe railroad company. held
here today, the purchase OF the Okla
homa Central line. extending from
Chickasha to Lehigh, Okla, was ap.
proved.
The purchases of the Rocky Noun.
tain & Santa Fe and the Oil Fields &
Santa Fe lines were e!so approved.
Ogden L. Mills of lJew York was
elected to succeed F. B. Fowler, de-
ceased, on the directorate Of ihe road.
Charles s. Gleed of Topeka and Walter
D. Hines of New York, were reelected
as directors.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28

Representations districts SO, 81. Dute
Robinson, Ella Hardy; district 8S, no
representation districts SO. so, 81, 92,
w. A. Carter, J. c. Lennon, j. f.
Burba, j. M. Hager; districts SO, "a, no
representation; districts 116, III, r. l..
Albers, Frances Franklin; district 11S.
Isabelle Shoemaker, Clara Merkel;
districts 1874, 125, 1875. Ruth Buchanan,
b. b. II. Smith, d. r. McKown; dis
trict 1877, no representation district
130, Margaret Heisler, James
Matthews, Eugenia Peery.
The afternoon session of the Teach.
ers association assembled at the Meth
Continued on Page Three)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
JOHN TUCKER UNDER ARREST,

Deputy Sheriff Bob castleman
placed John Tucker under arrest yes
terday afternoon. Later Tucker was
arraiened before Judge Davenport in
the county court and released on
bonds in the sum of 81 900 for his ap-
pearance November 3. Tucker is
charged with the trafficking and hay-
ing in his possession intoxicating
liquors 1t was on the Tucker farm,
some weeks ago, that the sheriffs Off
GERS unearthed the plant of six bar
rels of whisky, sunk in the ground and
embedded In cement.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
CLOSING IN
ON BANDITS

By United Press.
EUFAULA, Okla, Oct. 28.--Accord
ing to reports received today, the
posses are closing in on some of the
bandits who robbed Katy train near
Onapa yesterday morning.
1t is reported that the bandits ase
now being trailed in the foot hills OF
Winding Stair mountains. Blood.
hounds got the scent from an old
glove.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
French Capture Village.

BY United Press.
LONDON, Oct. 2S.-Unconfirmed re-
ports received today say the French
occupied the Bulgarian village Of
Trieteli. Reports that the Serbians re-
captured Uskub are repeated today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28

PARIS. Oct. 2S.-It has been Off
cially announced that the entire cab
met has resigned and that the presi-
dent has asked BRAND to form new
ministry.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
CHILDREN
TRAPPED
BY BLAZE
Parochial School at Peabody, Mass
Burns; Fl Known Dead;
May Be Many More
Victims

By United Press.
PEABODY, Mass, Oct. 28-Firemen
stated that at least fifty children per-
ished in the blaze here today and that
twelve of the injured will die.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28
WEATHER ELSEWHERE.


= = = = : + : = ? = , = , = = = =
Western Union reports received at
S o'clock a. M:
EXAS-Generally clear Temper
ature, 4S to Ga degrees.
OKLAHoMA-Generally clear Tenn
perature. 60 to 6S degrees.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-28

Tonight fair. cooler Friday fair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07
TRENTINl'S START.
Discovered by Campanini
Sweeping Her Doorstep
in Milan.

Emma Trentini. the prima donna Of
aTbe Peasant Girl" now az the Forty
fourth Street Theatre. has had ca
-ssr that would seem on the surface TO
bs ore lonE run of golden luck. Most
SINGERS. even those OF Trentinis cali
bre find u a long climb before they
emerge AZ the top and bask in the
sunny rays Of public approval.
Trentiri was discovered when sui
little girl by Campanini, the maestro
Of the opera playing in Milan, where
Trentiri was born. She was sweeping
the doorstep and singing bhthely one
morning fifteen years ago when hne
gentleman paused and asked her II she
took singing lessons
-rentini's parents we're TOO poor TO
afford any such luxury for her as sing
ing lessons And thinking that the
stranger meant 20 enlist her as his
pupil, she told him saucl!y that, far
from buying singing lessons Tor her,
her mother often told her TO hush up
OF 90 outdoors and sing.
some day you may sing indoors 70
stranger. Let me talk with your
mother
As a result Of this interview Trentini
became the pupil Of famous teachers,
and soon place was made for her in
the opera. on the first n ght. when she
sang at Coveut Garden, making her
debut in LA Boheme' with Melba, she
startled Ne.oa by her singing, who had
only heard her in rehearsal. She's
the little dew. Of grand opera Melbs
exclaimed, and among the operate
stars she has been known as little
devil over since
Oscar Hammerstein brought her to
America iu 1905 for his Manhattan
Opera Company, where she made her
debut as Frasquita in Carmen BY
her temperament she is naturally
coined ennc, and II was inevitable that
she should eventually star in light
opera. Her success has been such that
previous 70 The Peasant Girl" she
has mad only TWO vehicles. Naughty
Marietta" and The FREELY She says
that her only desire to return to grand
opera is TO sing her favorite role Of
Madame Butterfly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07
A BAD THIRTY SECONDS
Hippodrome Circus Clown
Tells of a Perilous Moment.

aWhat was the most perilous moment
-, aver faced in your life?" asked q
.Vunsl visitor Of Uncle Al" Miaco. the
.Assrsn clown Of the Hippodrome Cir
,vs the other day.
'Si'ncle Al" scratched his wrinkled
A.sd and seemed lost in deep thought
81 reckon any man Of seventy odd
.ors has seen scare or two in his
10" ne unused, particularly IL he's
s,ne fifty years or more OF stunts
"UOnnnd the circus lot I've been in
Srck. however, hut | did set q bad
,S,rty seconds = good many years ago.
"Mv late brother. Tom, and | were
1oinS a trspeze performance together
- those DAYS. We worked about forty
fset mn in the air and the climax OF the
sct came when he hung from the bar by
&c knees and spun me around on cord
Snsnended from his teeth.
a0n this particular day in New Or
lesns Tom was raving about beautiful
ri he had met and invited 20 the per-
sormsnce as his guest. As we went on
- continued 10 effervesce. then started
- crowl because of seeing the seats he
lad reserved looming up. empty. All
.brnugh the act he grumbled and fret
80 and then came the big finish.
"Just as | Was hanging suspended
.rom his teeth. spinning around in mid
ar that confounded girl came in.
".There she is. AL Tom cried. and
free from all support, | went hurting
.srough space. You can imagine how
ssi, With forty feet of nothingness be-
,rsen ne and the ground. 1t seemed
j,te an hour before | struck.
"Fsintly through mist. lit up by
rAirling consultations, heard the FIN
zen Of Tom s speech 'sint she a peach p
Tuekily I landed on big ring rug,
,jeely folded up, which broke my fall
and saved my lfe, although the shock
aired m into semi-consci ousness. A
Few seconds and was on my feet
.rsin. white with fright and pain.
p'rht within reach lay tent stake, and
90 hold Of Il and went after Tom.
ashes a peach. all right yelled.
bu, I'm q Vrickly pear and I'm going to
hand you something in the way Of re-
membrsrce.
-, dozen property men held Re down un-
I'll cool 4 of. That was the worst
fsv minutes Of my life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07

RICHARD EPSTEIN a. INC Plano BALDWIN,.
L-..-a IL Z. I'm NJ Mnrsohn Bureau-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-01
STATE BOARD RECOMMENDS
S13,374,531 FOR CHARITIES
Report Approves That Appropriation
for Hospitals, Homes, Etc.

HARRISBURG. Feb. l. - The State
Board OF Public Charities today will send
to the Legislature it's report for the year
ending December 81. 1914, together with
its recommendation for appropriations for
the years 1915 and 1916, These recon-
mendations show that the sum of SlS.-
s74,53t35 Is approved by tine board for
state ana semi-State Institutions, hos
pitaIs, sanatoria, homes. asylpms and So
cieties The amount received by these In
stitutionB from the Legislature OF 1913
WAS 81, ,T2s 1851 The amount recon-
mended by the board which is subject
to the approval OF the Legislature and
finally TO that OF Governor Brumbaugh,
is So 900 900 less than those institutions and
organizations applied for
TO the 1913 appropriations should be
added, the board points out. the sum OF
81, ,720 900. which was provided for the care
and maintenance OF the INDECENT insane
For the next two years the board recon-
mends an appropriation OF A,AO,0OO for
this purpose.
The appropriations received in 1918 and
those recommended for this years session
are as follows:
state Institutions, 1918. p,11. .1204s; 1915
s. So. .Il4.a5.
semi-state Institutions. 1918. H.s54, ,701;
1915. 81 s0s.5sl75
sanatoria, 1913. $1,000; 1915 i1i000
Homes, asylums and societies, 1918,
$ asa 200; 1915. N.o22sOO.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-01
ELDERS DEMAND PASTORS
RESIGNATION IN CHURCH ROW
Counter Charges Made by Factions of
St. Paul's Congregation,

An Interchange OF charges. each em-
bodying demands for designations, has
developed two factions in the congre-
cation OF 81. Paurs Presbyterian Church,
Goth street and Baltimore avenue, one of
which at the instance of the elders Is
trying TO force the Rev. j. b. Lee out
Of the pastorate. Friends OF the pastor
IN turn demand the resignation OF 10
etders who back the demand for the
tlefgyman's resignation.
IN an address TO the congregation yes
terday Doctor Lee said the elders were
n self-perpetuating clique" He also
read the request for his resignation and
IN addition, the demand for the resigna-
ti0n OF the elders. He gave no indica-
ton of rellnquishing his charge I'm the
course OF his talk, and in an interview
subsequently declared emphatieaily he
would perform his duties for the present
as usual
A meeting has been called for Wednes-
day night. when the matter win be
threshed out according 10 tho pastor
Iie fpther accused the treasurer OF aid
lug materially IN stirring up discord
smoug the church members, and declared
that a riImor 10 the effect that some OF
4le church funds had been used tempo
fafllS Tor private purposes had been with
Held from the congregation. This aues-
tsnr reeehed a erisis, he said, when the
sldlt Committee refused TO credit the
reports of Irregularities and continued the
present treasurer In ONCE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-01
CALIFORNIA TRIP
TO Be REWARD OF
FIFTY HUSTLERS
Ledger Contest Presents Op-
portunitie8 That Should
Appeal to All Who Wish
to See Expositions.

Are you going to spend next July in
| the city? If you had intended to re-
main here during the hot spell change
| your mind. Make UP your mind right
now. Many PhiladelphIans have made
| UP their minds to spend next summer in
| California. You can do the same.
Can't afford it?
Don't let the question OF money inter-
fere. 1t won't cost you a cent Can't
afford to stop at expensive hotels? Just
forget all about railroad tickets and ho-
tel bills. Travel as n guest It is up to
you.
Become a candidate In the subscription
contest of the EvENtNG LEDGER and the
PUBLIC LEDGER. That's easy. If you
should become one of the 30 contest
ants you wilt have the trip. The EVEN
ING LEDGER and the PUBLIC LEDGER
will be your hosts.
The women and men who will ride
across the continent and visit the Pana-
ma-Paclhc Exposition at San Francisco
and the Panama California Exposition at
San Diego will be those who have OBJ
taned the largest number of subscrip-
tions by the end of May when the con-
test will come to an end.
Just imagine a trip through California,
viewing world-famous exhibits at two
different eXpositions, stopping at good
hotels, travelling first class and not being
compelled to share any of the expense.
What are you going TO do about 1t?
Don't wait until tomorrow or the next
day. You are binding yourself to no
agreement. Become candidate today
If you miss this chance you will feel
sorry next July. Many OF your friends
may go on this trip. Probably some OF
your best friends have already become
candidates. Why not 20 along on the
same train?
ray a visit to the Contest Editor, sec
ond iloor of the Public Ledger Building.
lie will he glad TO sec you and explain to
you all the details.
why not visit the Contest Editor to-
day?