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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
SUBSCRIPTIONS RATES.
MUST GET TOGETHER.

You will search the news columns
Of this paper in vain for report 0
the big meeting of merchants that wal
scheduled for last night. The reason
for this IS not because the reporter
was mapping at his post, but because
there was no such meeting. And the
reason why the meeting was a fizz'e
was becansl only eight merchants re
sponded to the call.
Those eight men were not egotisti-
cal enough to resolve themselves into
a "big mass meeting" and transact
the important business in hand in the
name Of hundred or more merchants
in Chickasha They very properly de-
cidcd that they were not authorized to
take on any deal the carrying out OF
which involved the interests and re
auired the cooperation of the entire
body OF business men in the city
However, it was thought possible
that more were interested in the May
festival proposition than the attend
ance indicated and so it was decided
TO take another throw at it by ask
ing the merchants to get together 70.
consider it next Monday evening.
in brief, the May festival contem-
plates two davs of big doins on May
and 2. with program of entertain
ment calculated to bring large crowds
to Chickasha, thus advertising the
city throughout our rural trade terri
tory and increasing the volume o.
business Of our merchants. 1t is pro-
posed to offer some prizes to the rur
al school districts having the best dis
plays in parade to thegbm hrdm
plays in a parade and also to the dis
triCts bringing the largest percent
sge of their enrolled pupils to town.
Other features would be the participa-
tion of the public schools of Chicka-
sha and the college in parade and
other events, together with band con-
certs, the decoration of the town, etc.
1t would seem that proposition
designed primarily for the promotion
of trade interests of Chickasha should
appeal particularly to the merchants,
affording them an opportunity to CO.
operate for common advantage. There
is a strong conviction in the minds OF
many of our citizens that Chickasha
is not getting the business she should
lave, simply because our merchants
are not working in unison in going al
ter it. If this is true, and it doubt
less is. there is no better time than
now to correct this condition. The
experience of other cities and towns
Is that where merchants pool their
forces in reaching out for more trade,
and keep working at it, their efforts
are successful. Chickasha is not diff
ferent in this respect from other
towns and therefore if our merchants
are 10 get what's coming to them they
must get together.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
One on the Editor.

A Oklahoma editor tells of an old
Indian that came to his office to sub.
scribe for the paper according to the
Ashland Clipper. The editor took the
Indians money; then the Indian want
cd receipt. The editor tried to talk
him out OF it but Mr.. Indian wanted a
receipt. After making it the editor
asked him why he was persistent
ir wanting a receipt. He said Me
die some time. Go to gate and ST.
Feter ask if had been good Indian.
say yes. He say, did you pay debts?
| say yes. He say, did YOU pay editor
Chieftain for paper? l say yes. He say,
where is ycur receipt | don't have
il. I have to run all over hell to find
you and get receipt.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

become great asset and of much
value to the city, but parks badly To-.
Gated are of no value or worth to any
one. - Tax Payer
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

Senator Succotash states that just
as soon as he makes up his mind to
Iun. his friends always begin to in
,sist that he should Weld to their
earnest solicitations to be a candi
date.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

But in spite of the censorship lid
the correspondents seem to find out
good deal shout what's taking place
on the border.
While We are strong for interna
tional law, We. are not sure that it
would not be the proper thing to sub
marine Villa without warning.
OF course, You have perfect right
to let your chickens muss up your
own garden and flower beds, but it's
against the Jaw to let them invade
your neighbor's yard.
Having become infected with the
hack-to-the-so bug, the Packaget-
ter is thinking of buying an acre 0.
that fifteen-cent South American
land.
Another thing that should be regu-i
lated by the state corporation com
mission is the brand Of cigars which
pass out to unsuspecting
voters.
In the interests OF public policy. 1t
would be good idea for the tele-
,hone company to make an extra
,harge when a love-lorn couple want
o court via wire for an hour or so. !
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

Uncle Hi confesses that it would
suit him better if Ma had just a lit
tie less executive ability.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
..Ireland Forever.

''ireland Forever"
Saint Pat who drove the snakes away.
Wt celebrate your deeds today;
A mighty mon you were, ween,
And so we're wearin' O. the green.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

Almost any woman will admit that
It does mighty little good to clean
up the house while the dust Is fly
ing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

Optimistic Thought.
To the valiant heart nothing is inn
possible.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
ASSESSOR.

J. j. Bryan announces that he is a
candidate for county assessor. subject
TO the action of Democratic voters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
SHERIFF.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

Bert Jackson announces that he is
candidate for representative in the
state legislature, subject to the ac.
ton Of Democratic voters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
EXPRESS PAckAcETTEs.

ST Siup says he notices that there
is always more dust in the air when
it is windy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

We may nro-German or pro-allies
in our sympathies but today We are
all unanimously for good Saint Pat
rick
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17
cHIcKAsHA, OKLAHOMA, MARCH IL, 1916

Hny erroneous reHecfios on
the character, standing or
reputation of any person, firm
or corporation AND any mis- ;
sfafemenf which may appear
in the columns of the Express s
will be eiadiy corrected upon )
ifs being brought 10 fie dffen- }
fion of the management.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

Would yez marry her for my sake
and support the children ?"
Yes. Thank yez, Mike"
"Phy do yez thank me, Pat?'
Fer putin in that about me not
havin' to marry her unless she was
as beautchiful as quane, Yez have
NE promise "-Chicgo Record-Herald.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-17

sPat."
"Yis."
"supposin' | was dead"
"Yis."
"And me wife was still livin'."
"Yis."
And she was as beautiful as a
quane."
"Yis."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09
CHARITY BAZAAR

Germany and Austria Hungary. Un- der auspices of German Relief Fund at State Street Casino and Annex, week of May to May IS. Concert and Dancing at 7.45, p. m. by Wheeler & Wilson Band and Hungarian Orches- tra. Special souvenir matinee Satur- day 2:3O D. m. Doors open at 2 p. m. Season tickets good for six admissions 50 cents. Single tickets IS cents.
 R4I*46 I 2s 456
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09
WEST END THEATRE

Today at matinee and evening per- formances the West End theatre, on State street, near Clinton avenue pre- sents WilIia m s. Hart. supported by Bessie Love and Louise Glaum in a five-act Triangle play, entitled .'The Aryan,', the newest of long and to-be-Iohgers Western series in which Hart has appeared A Western stbad man. is the principal character-not the unregenerate '.bad man. of fic- tions but the human character that Hart discovered in his bovhood among the Sioux Indians of the Da skotas, the kind of man whose gruff surface can be pierced if proper methods are used. In Bessie Love the Triangle producer, Thomas H. Ince,f presents the innocent woman whose appeal Hart knows has never yet failed to pierce that surface and reveal the intensely human layer be- heath Louis 6f1aun is the siren who embitters him Hank Mann in His Bread and Buttef,'' a two-act Keystone comedy, will also be shown including .tHearst-Vitag graph Weekly Tomorrow William Farnum in eeThe Bondman.:' Tel 2328-1 3.-Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09
Anausements
POLES

s.Salvatfon Joan'' in the person of dainty Edna May made tremendous hit at Polls last night. The SaIva- tfon Army lassie was delayed bit in getting to town and didn't appear at the matinee, but she was very much among those present in the, excellent bill in the evening.
 Edna May who won interna tional fame as "The Belle of New York makes her screen debut in Salvation Joan,'' very interesting drama in seven reels. It tells a story of poverty and love, of gold and beauty, the while giving one an insight into the methods of the United States Secret Service and the work of the sSalva- ton Army Ut is one. of the best photoplays ever shown here. and salvation Joan is sure to bring Miss May additional 1aurels-
 Bridgeporters have an especial in ferest in another film feature that was shown, "A Twentieth Century Courtship,'' for it was filmed right in the city In addition to telling a clever little story, it presents views of places and people we all know The group picture of the city officials was a most artistic success, while the photographs of the Bridgeport Baby Show were. a hit
 In the vaudeville bill, Willie Wat son with his songs walked. away with honors4s He is a most entertaining g chap and has a most delightful way of putting over well selected material
 ssSweethearts'' is the title of a Juve- nile fskit that introduced half a dozen clever youngsters in songs and dances. The .'kidss' are very good and every one has acquired really artistic finish to his work.
 There were a lot of real surprises in 'sWhat Happened to Ruth a va riety slxit of the unusual sort and the unexpeeteds4 things that happened brought laugh after laugh Gordon Brothers and Lawler, in a neat ar rangement of songs and dances, were in immediate favor, and Sylvester, in a juggling novelty, completed the program in pleasing way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09
CECIL SPOONER'S PLAYERS SURPRISE
 LYRIC AUDIENCE

Cecil spoonerss company, with the popular star in the stellar role, of Betty Lindsey" gave a mirthful per formance of. the recent Broadway suc- cess, Nearly / Married before the usual large audieno of first nighters at the Lyric theatsr last evening. For three acts, to a, finish of startling nov city, the company kept the audience laughing, giving rapid fire presenta- ton of Edgar Selwyn,s successful play.
 Miss Spooners versatility, demon strated so strikihgly in the perform ance of "The White Sister, last week, again was emphasized in her DOT trayal of Betty Lindsey" to which she imparted her usual vivacious per sonality with results that fulfilled the expectations of the audience
 The novelty of the final moment, of the play is one of the most striking features of the production The play CTS rush from the stage, out into the theatre, and disappear. among the spectators as the curtain falls
 Unusually effective scenic eduipment enhances the work of the large cast. Miss Spooner's efforts are ably sec onded by her well selected company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09
EMPIRE

''The, Innocent Lie," tbe five part Famous Players Paramount master piece featuring Valentine Grant and an all star cast of we'll known players will heal the all feature program to be offered at the above theatre this evening.
 1.-The Innocent Lie'' unfolds 8 grip- ping story of adventure and the treat ment of the theme is unique. Don't miss this master feature.
 Tomorrow's program will be headed by three featuress namely: the open ing episode of the greatest of all film serials Peg O. the Ring featuting Francis Ford and Grace Cunard the two sterling screen stars who were the first stars-to be- featured in a serial. Don't miss witnessing this exception ally fine feature serial
 In conjunction with the features and the latest Sydney Drew comedy and all feature program of single and multiple part Universal masterpieces will also be shown rounding out an altogetherI enjoyable photoplay pro gram.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09
PLAZA

It was a clean, wholesome, pleas Ing program of diversified vaudeville and photoplay features that patrons of the Plaza were treated to yester- day and the nanageuhent left nothing to be desired.
 William Collier, star of many fa- nous Broadway productions and re- garded as one of the funniest gradu- ates of the musical scomedy world, is the pivotal character around whom the action and story of ."The No-Good Guy' is built s'The No-GoodA Guy" the latest release on the Triangle pro- gram, is in five parts, and might be httingly described as a congIomera- tion of laughter, thrills and dGna- mite Golfers work, is of course the brightest and most distinguishing vein in the production but he is ably supported by some clever fun creators and the result is most amusing. It is alone well worth the price of ad- mission
 "A Night in venice," the title of a spectacular operatic singing and musical extravaganza in which the joint services of five gifted artists are required, heads the list of vaudeville attractions and proves itself one of the best headIiners to appear at the. Plaza in several months. The mem bers of the cast are skilled musicians land each possesses a cultured voice that is given ample scope in well arranged repertoire of operatic se- lections The scenic embeIlishment is really wonderful
 Kitner,s Taylor and McClay- have a brightly put together singing and talking comedy sl1it entitled f'The Stowaway," that is winning them much favor They have splendid voices that harmonize well and the comedy injected by the black-face member keeps the laughs coming fast and furious.
 Mullen and Rogers in 'tNimbIe Nonsense,'' a funny arrangement of ground turnb1ing and talk fest are go- ing big at every performance while the Ruth Howell Trio in an extraor- dinary gymnastic offering have an easy victory.
 By special request Saved by Wine less, claimed to be the funniest pie 6ure ever produced by the Keystone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09

cmpany, has been brought back fer another showing during the first half of the week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09
LAW PLANS TO GO LIMIT IN NLATEST
 AERIAL THRILLER
Daredevil Will Go Up In Ex- plosive Gas Bag As Target
 For U. S. Guardsmen.

New York. May 9.-zRodman Laws king of daredevils, has a new stunt to beat all his others to mere common places. He's going to show that the United States is prepared for aerial warfare. He's going up in the air on May 25, when sixty field guns and two anti-aircraft pieces will bang away at him. The big gas bag, filled with hydrogen will be exploded, and Law may reach ground alive or he may not. He will soar over the encamped na- tional guard at Sheepshead Bay du- ring the military and naval tourna- ment.
 Guns will be trained on him thirty seconds after he leaves the ground. The forts will also take his range. Law has challenged aviators to "drop him. by hur1ing fireworks bombs as him in the air.
 Laws skyrocket stunt nearly killed him and kept him in the hospital some months after the thing went wrong and he, seated in the front of cy1in- der was hurled to the ground.
 Some of his stunts have been:
 Sealed the front of the F1atiron building without foot spikes or hand grips.
 Jumped from the torch of the Statue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09
BIG ATTENDANCE
 AT OPENING OF
 CHARITY BAZAAR
Handsome Decorations Add to Pleasure of Entertainment
 In Casino.

A handsome scheme of decoration added greatly to the fund of enjoy ment which greeted the large attend ance last night at the opening of the German charity bazaar in the Casino Big 42 centiIneter guns shooting con- fetti, a castle and lake, with castel- lated booths in black and white were among the novel decorative features of the affair, which will last during this Wr~k.
 The bazaar was opened by Charles K. Keller, president of the committee in charge. The Wheeler & Wilson band played throughout the evening. Rev. iSigismund Laky and Rev. Paul Clemen also addressed the larges audi ence.
 The booths were in charge of hand sornely dressed women who were the means of selling large quantities of art goods, candy, lace, glass, teddy bears, books, ice cream and other comm Tnodities.
 Tonight theIArionl society will offer song recitals, including solos by Mrs. Kaschman, the noted Hartford so- prano, and Joseph Wieler, of local n1u- Sical fame.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09
Brothers and Fiance Killed, Italian Girl
 Shoots for Revenge

Geneva, Switzerland, May 9.-From Brescia, the Swiss Alpine troops in the Stelvio Pass have noticed a slim Ital ian girl aged about IS armed with a. rifle climbing the snow-coyered paths almost daily up to the Austrian from tier and spending most of the day there One of the Swiss soldiers in quired what she was doing. The 1tal- ian girl replied fierce1y: They have killed my brothers and my fiance and l am taking my revenge. I think l have killed four AuStrians but that is not enough. I shall continue shoot ing until I am killed myself" The Swiss patrol saw the girl with her rifle strapped to the shoulder disap- pear down the snow-covered path to- wards the valley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09
B A S E B ALL
AT NEWFTELD PARK
 3:3O P. M. MAY 8. s............ LYNN R4 us

 of Liberty, the top ! of the Bankers Trust Company building, thirty-one stories high; the Brooklyn, Maphattan Williamsburg and other bridges-and each time landed in his parachute without a scratch. > Raced the Twentieth Century Linn ited on a motorcycfe, going more than 100 miles an hour.
 Rode a horse off an eighty-foot cliff into a lake during zero weather, with a girl clinging to his back.
 Went over the Rainbow Falls in an open boat with his left arm broken and tied to his side. Rode a motorcycle off the Rush St. drawbridge, the highest in the world, at Chicago.
 Jumped from aeroplane and came to earth in a parachute.
 Leaped through a heavy p1ateglass window without a scratch.
 Law has been a sailor, circus rider and jack of all trades.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09

HeaIey. Henry Moriarty and Thomas Gill.
 Miscellaneous committee-Jo oseph M. McGargia1e, Edward Stepp, Peter J. Devine, Gilbert McComber, Edward Thornton, Michael J. Brady, Thomas J. Mcdonald. Gregory Doyle, James Lovely. and Edward Finlan.
 Executive committee--J ohm J. Doyle, John J. Heavey. George F.. Jamieson. Daniel J. O'Connor, P. H. Brady and John T. Connors.
 Parade mmittee-Danie1 J. O'Con- nor, P. H. Brady an John J. Heavey.
 Printing mmittee-John L. Lynch, John J. Doyle. Attorney Daniel E. BrennanE~John J. Heavey, Thomas M McNamara, D. J. O'Connor, George M. Case, Edward M. Hope, Richard Can field and John T. Connors.
 Auto committee-P. H. Brady, D. J. OConnor, John J. Heavey, Mortimer ID. Stowe and James P. Kfernan-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09

,
 Much praise is. being accorded Sec -retary Thomas M McNamara of the Bridgeport aerie, No 42Os Fraternal Order of Eagles, for the, efficient man ner in which the big 0 days carnival program is being carried out The larger part of the detail work, selec- ton of workers and the carrying out of arrangements falls to Secretary Mo Nanara's shoulders. He is ably, aid ed by his assistant secretary, Harold R. You'd Every evening finds, them at the hall before the nights program begins and as a rule they are the last to leave. Livery moment of their time is engaged in answering some question or attending to some detail
 Tonight Mrs. William Wallace, one of Bridgepart's best known pianists, will entertain in the main hall. The cabaret show will be given as usual in the refreshment room- Quigley's orchestra furnishes dance music. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09
l. CARNIVAL COMMITTEE, BRIDGEPORT AER1E1 F. o. E.

Sheridan, William Kacervosky, Mich aJel Tornello.;
 Canvassing o1nmittee-Thonas M. McNamara, George P. Jamieson, John E. Lyddy, Thomas c. Carroll, Thomas F. Shea, Joseph Colonaria, Thomas J. McHugh,> James P. Kiernan, P. H. Brady, Thomas Milan, Al. Lamond, William Rpgan, William Rapporte.
 - Music committee-M. F. O'Connor. Joseph J Quigley, William Dixon, Martin Bracken and Harry Ma1oney.
 Hall committee-Walter Lord, ThoS- F. Shea, Edward Thornton, Thomas Lovely, George Dell, William Quinn and James Mccormick.
 Refreshment committee-John J. Keegan, Clarence Milan, John l.. liar ter, John T. ConnoEs, James Sheehy, Jane e& Mccarthy. Thomas w. Forbes, Charles Hardy, John F. Martin, Ar thur Leopold, Frank McNamara, Den his McGee, William Bur1ey, Philip
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-09

carnival will continue until next Tues day evening. The various sub-com- nnittees in charge of the carnival are:
 Floor committee tee-lCChristopher Me Mahon. Michael Roach, Robert Shaw, John ~Dobry, Frank B. Finn, James Lovely, Fred Stewart, John c. Reilly, Nicholas Cousins, Thomas J.. McDon- aid, Edward Morris. Thomas c. Car roll, Edward Ffnlan, Thomas Skane, Robert Eagan, Joseph Slattery, Will liam J. Brooks.
 Advertising committee ohm J. Doyle, John l.. Harter. J ohm H. Hea- ,vey, pr. John F. Canavan and Morti- mer D. Stowe.
 Soliciting committee-Dr D. H. Monahan, John H. Spittler, Thomas w. Reddy, Patrick McGuire, James F. Mcclure, John J. O'Neill and James Conlin.
 Entertainment committee-John H. Tague. Alfred Fay, AL 'Lamond. Thos.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-20
o WILL HAVE TO REGISTER?

-nder the primary law all persons
did not vote in the November
( .eral elections two years ago must
ister before they will be eligible tn
Elm the primaries September 5. The
ssistration books will remain open at
times, but must be closed 80 days
or to any election and will not be
ied again until such election is held.
4 the present case those desiring to
re in the primaries must register be-
e August 5, except those who voted
ihe November election.
TIE law provides that when a voter
registered in one precinct or county
tllmoves to another that transfer must
occurred showing the change Of resi-
Nc. Registration books will not be
ii on Sundays or legal holidays. APP.
4tion to register may be made be.
any justice of thu peace or notary
JIG in the county.
Mile August 6 is the final date un
sIthe primary law for filing primary
$inations by candidates or theil
ands, that date falls this year OF
,nday so that the last day nomina
ons can be received is August 5, tn.
Feding Saturday.