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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
RYAN AND JABBO
 TO MEET MONDAY

Jack Ryan of Brooklyn and Kid Jabbo of Memphis, fsatherweightai who fought ten fast rounds to draw at Ivy Grove park last Monday night. have been matched for a 15-round bout in the same place Monday night.
 Fight followers declare last Mon- days scrap between these boys was one of the best witnessed here in many a day. Both boys are in train ing for this coming bout, Ryan work ing out every afternoon at Ivy Grove, while Jabbo is working out in Mem phis.
 Besides the main bout, the promo ters have matched Young Joe Cans and Battling Black, local duskies, for a ten round match. The show starts with a battle royal at 7:30 o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
HAYGOOO COLLEGE HAS
 GRADUATION EXERCISES

Dr. c. C.. Neal, president of the Ar kansas Haygood Industrial college. and William Bobo, had charge of the closing exercises of the school on the campus several miles west of Pine Bluff Wednesday afternoon. Dr. J. I. Norris madc an address on the sentiment of the advisory board of trustees. A barbecue din- ner was served, with the advisory board as guests.
 The advisory board consists of Dr. J. I. Norris, J. w. Crawford and E. w. Freeman.
 One hundred and s,Xty-six pupils attended the school during the term just ended. This was the second year of the school. Int program for yesterday afternoon was:
 Grafton, Having Name," Hattie B. Miller.
 Address, "Day Dreams" Bishop R. A. Carter of Atlanta.
 Address by pr. Norris.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
TRAVELLERS WIN
 FROM PELICANS
 BY. FAST PLAYING
Brilliant Fielding, Double Plays Provides Support
 For Pitcher.

Little Rock, May 17.-Little Rock batsmen hit Smiths delivery hard to day, Six of their nine hits being for extra bases and the locals took the first game of the series by , to 1, from New Orleans. Iedbetter also was hit hard, but brilliant fielding, including two fast double plays, kept the visitors score down.
 Score R H E New Orleans .....000 201 001--4 s 1 Little Rock 100 120 01x-5 9 2
 Smith and Higgins; Ledbetter and Chapman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
GIANTS BATTING SPELLS VICTORY
 OVER ST. LOUIS
Hard Hitting Features All Games Played in National
 League Yesterday.

New York. May 17.--New York ham, mered three St. Louis pitchers hard today and easily won last game of series, 10 to 2. Watson was knocked out of the box in the second inning when Holke hit home run with one man on base. Schupp permitted only three hits till the eighth inning, and struck out nine men. The batting of kauff was the feature
 Score R H E St. Louis ------000 900 002-2 1 New York 20 211 20x-1O 16 4
 Watson, Pierce, North and Snyder, Gonzales; Schupp, Middleton and Me- Carthy, Rariden, Kreuger.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
BROOKLYN WINS ONE.

Brooklyn, May 17-Cincinnati lost a wild game to Brooklyn today, 13 to 10. Cincinnati knocked Smith out of the box in the fifth and then ham, mered Cheney Coombs went into the box in the sixth and stopped the SCOT ing after one run.
 Score R H E Cincinnati ---210 o61 O00-1O IT 3 Brooklyn lilo O21 08x-13 IA 2
 Perry, Eller, Schneider and Clark. Huhn: Smith, Cheney, Coombs and Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
AUTOMOBILE OvERTURNs.

Four white men, strangers in this section, and whose names could not be ascertained last night, were more less bruised early last night, when an automobile in which they were rid ing overturned on the Main street pike, near the Julian home, while they were rounding a curve in the road. None of the men was seriously hurt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18

Chicago. May 17.-Chicago made a clean sweep of the series with Phila- delphia today, to 0, and incidentally won it's sixth straight game. Cicotte held the visitors to five scattered hits and was given perfect support. Score R H E Philadelphia ---0OO 900, 000-0 0 Chicago 900 Ill 22x-7 13 0
 Falkenberg, Anderson and Stanage; Cicotte and Lynn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
SMITHS HOME RUN WINS.

Birmingham, May 17.-smith's two home runs. one in the second with one man on base and the other in the eighth with the bases full, gave Bir- mingham enough runs to win from Atlanta, ' to 3. Ponder was hit hard, but was assisted by fast fielding.
 Score R H B Atlanta :. ............. 001 010 O01-3 Il 1 Birmingham :. ....O30 O0G 04x-7 g 0
 Day, Sheehan and Picinich; Pom der and Smith.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
PHILLIPS BEAT PIRATES.

Philadelphia, May 17.-Both Phila- delphia and Pittsburg punched hits today and the former won. to G.. Carlson was knocked off the rubber in the first inning and Rixey met a similar fate in fifth.
 Score Il E Pittsburg ----OOO O50 010--6 9 0 Philadelphia APO 900 20O-S Il Z
 Carlson, MamauX and Wagner, Fisher; Rixey, Lavender and Killifer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
MILLVILLE BOY ENLISTS.

Corporal c. c. Cooper of the local army recruiting office enlisted one re- cruit yesterday. The recruit was Earl D. Harrison of Millville, who en- listed in the infantry. Harrison left yesterday afternoon for Jefferson Barracks, near St. Louis, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
YANKEES WIN AGAIN.

St. Louis, May 17.-Koob was hit hard and received poor support. and New York won the fourth straight from St. Louis, z to 3. Only two of visitors runs were earned.
 Score R H E New York --100 220 2G0-7 12 4 St. Louis ------002 001 000-3 3
 Shocker and Walter; Kobb, Daven- port and Severeid.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
LOOKOUTS ARE vICTORS.

Chattanooga, May 17.-Timely hit- ting by Chattanooga hatsmen, mixed with Nashville errors, enabled the locals to take the first game of the series here today, by score of to 2. Graff's home run with one man on base accounted for two local runs.
 Score R H D Nashville :. ........... .O0O 010 1OO-2 Il 2 Chattanooga :. 1000 POI 01x-4 10
 Ellis and Marshall; Bacon and Peters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
INDIANS EVEN UP
 BOSTON SERIES
 BY TAXING FINAL
Shore and. ,Penpock are Batted From Box, Cleve-
 land Running Wild.

Cleveland, May 17.--Cleveland and Boston broke even in the series, Cleveland winning today, z to 1, knocking Shore and Pennock from the box. Sensational catches by Gard ner, Lewis and Walsh, and wild base running, kept Cleveland's score down, as it's 13 hits were for total of 23 bases. Covaleskie held Boston td six hits.
 Score R H E Boston LOO 900 001--1 1 Cleveland ----022 03O OOX-7 13
 Shore. Pennock, Bader and Agnew; Covaleskie and O'Neil.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18

Detroit, May 17.-Washington de- feated Detroit, to 2, today by scoring three runs in the eighth inning on Smiths two base hit, with two men on bases, and an error by Spencer, who dropped throw to the plate. Shaw's wildness was responsible for both local runs.
 Score R ii E Washington 100 900 O30-4 U Detroit ----N10 O1O OOO-2 Z
 Shaw and Ainsmith, Ehmke, Cum ningham and Spencer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18

The United States government has contracted with T. c. Desmond & company, of New York, to build 30 wooden cargo ships.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
CUBS NOW HAVE WON TEN.

Boston, May 17.-Seaton had the better of Allen today and Chicago cleaned up the four game series with Boston, winning 2 to 1. This was Chicago's tenth consecutive victory.
 Score R H E Chicago ------000 010 100-2 6 l Boston -------010 900 0OO-1 l
 Seaton and Elliott; Allen. Barnes and Gowdy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

Results Yesterday. St. Paul 6. Columbus 5. Indianapolis g, Milwaukee 8. Kansas City. ii, Toledo 8. Minneapolis 4, Louisville 3.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
MEMPHIS BEATS MOBILE.

Mobile, May 17.--Bratchi's two-base hit, followed by Mandas single in the ninth, gave Memphis the decid- ing run in a to victory over Mo bile today. Wiley was hit hard throughout and received miserable
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
WHITE SOX VICTORS.

SnOfe, FeHHOCK, BHuer aHu AgHeV Covaleskie and O'Neil.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-18
SENATOR'S DEFEAT TIGERS.

Cicotte and Lynn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
Veterans and Daughters VIII
Honor Cl1ickasha's Dead

are asked to bring extra flowers for
graves Of those who have no relatives
here.
May 80 being the regular memorial
day for the G. A. r., the Daughters OF
the Confederacy and the Cemetery as
sociation is anxious for every one to
attend the services tomorrow in order
that they may see the work that has
been done at the cemetery since the
association has taken it in charge.
A number Of lodges in the city will
observe Sunday, June 10, as Memorial
day. A committee meeting will be held
tonight to discuss plans.
The following orders have signified
their intention OF having a joint deco
ration service June 10: The X. Of p,
the two Odd Fellows lodges, A. o. u.
W., w. o. w. and the American FEEDER
alton Of Musicians. Others will possi-
bly, unite with the foregoing orders.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
RUSSIA'S FIGHTING FORCES TO
BE WHIPPED INTO SHAPE BY new
PREMIER AND PEASANT CONGRESS
Brazil Stands With U. S. in War With
Germany But is NealraI in Affairs
Of Olher Allies
= EM#M# M#M###M#*#*#w
Py Unl1ed preaa.

BY UniNed Press.
Petrogisd, May 90 Minister Of War
Kerensky. the Lloyd George Of Rus
sia,r began the supreme test Of his
own career and Of Ruasla's future to-
day. New orders were issued to the
army for the purpose Of restoring ef.
feetive discipline.
Kerensky is stalking an on his ef.
forts to incito the army TO fight The
congress OF peasants gave It's support
to the government, voting down pro-
position to compel the publishing OF all
treaties. The peasants also disapprov-
ed the determination Of the Russian
soldiers with the enemy at the front
The minister OF war Is still at the
front pleading with the troops to fight
and asking for their total abstinence
from the use OF liquor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29

When President W. f. Davis opened
the State Firemen's convention az the
city hall this morning his gavel
brought to order at least two hundred
delegates to the twenty-fourth annual
meeting Of the association.
Firefighters from all over Oklahoma
had been pouring in with the arrival Of
all trains yesterday and this morning
and many had come in automobiles.
The early hours had been occupied
with the inspection Of new fire fighting
devices and in renewing acquaintances
which in some cases extended over a
score Of years.
It was a fine body of men who re-
sponded to the call and it was evident
that they had come for a purpose.
Firemen Welcomed.
The morning session was brief The
firemen We're welcomed to the city by
Mayor o. Coffman in a brief address
Orin Ashton, president of the Com
mercial and Farm Bureau made the
welcome doubly cordial in his talk 10
the visitors.
Business Session.
After luncheon the firemen began an
II dusuious session filled with matters
and discussions of especial value in
the realms Of fire fighting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
Line Party Tonlaht.


At s o'clock tonight line party 20
the carnival will furnish diversion af
ter strenuous afternoon Of business.
No Horse Races.
Fire Chief Gatus this morning ain.
rouneed number Of changes in the
program as published at various times
and as appears in the official program.
We wid eliminate horse racing
with equipment The only thing ia
that line win be the contests Of volun.
teers with hand reels. which win take
place on Thursday" said Mr. Gattis.
Wall scaiers.
The wall scaling exhibition viii take
place on Wednesday only. The great
feat viii be demonstrated on the Me.
Farland hotel instead OF the First Ma
tional bank and at $3.50 o'clock instead
OF at p. M, owing to the necessity
OF some Of tho men returning to Ok
lahoma City on the afternoon train.
This will be q splendid exhibition.
The races. ladder climbing and other
events viii take place Thursday after
noon on Chickasha avenue commenc-
ing at 1890 o'clock
Busy Men Today
Among the busiest men in the con.
vention are Fire Chief George Gattis
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
ARTHUR REED is
RELEASED ON HABEAS

Arthur Reed, who is charged with
shooting Felix Jackson negro selling
cider in Two street, was released from
Jail this morning on a writ Of habeaa
corpus. Reed had given bond for his
appearance for trial but was delivered
By his bondsmen. He had been i'll jail
until released by order Of the district
Judge this morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
Necessity for Legislation Regarding Trad
ing with Enemy Nation Pointed Out
to House Committee
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington May 29.-Another start
ling German plot was revealed before
the house committee on interstate com
merce today by Secretary Lansing
The secretary disclosed the fact that
before the declaration Of war by
America, Germans or German officials
attempted to involve America in trou-
BILE with England and France through
the organization Of big steamship
company to deliberately violate the
trading with the enemy act
Secretary Lansing told about the plot
in order to show the necessity for leg
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29

COMPANY
TO DRILL

Announcement was made today that
the Treasure Oil and Gas company, Of
Oklahoma City, win drill test well In
Grady county. about "a miles east Of
Chiekasha. The location selected Is
the southwest corner OF section 1865
on the Irwin place,
Frank Hoops Of Oklahoma City, Is
president Of the Treasure company
and the stockholders include 30 other
welLknown business men Of the same
city. 1t is understood that drilling will
start as soon as machinery and mate
rial can be delivered
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
SO Young Men
Register for
Draft Seruice

Up to date fifty-six citizens of Grady
county eligible to draft Aserviee have
registered at the office Of the county
clerk under the provision authorizing
such action by men who are i'll or who
believe they will not be able to be at
their homes on June 5.
The registration for the most part
has been Of travelling men. AS the day
approaches it is believed that a mum
Der Of railroad men between the ages
OF II and 81 win register in advance
owing to the probability Of their being
called away from Chickasha on next
Tuesday in the line Of duty
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
MANY ATTEND
CENTRAL NORMAL

The summer te~n q schaol at Cen
tral State Normal located at Edmond
begins today, continuing ten weeks.
Practically all Of the rural teachers in
Grady county and a number from the
city schools attend annually The fac
uty at c, S. N. is exceptional and spe-
eial attractions along educational lines
are numerous during the term. The
feature which interests rural teachers
in particular is the daily instruction in
plays and games. Last year the en-
rollment at G. S. N. was over 2S00.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
CHICKASHA WELCOMES THE GALLANT FIRE FIGHTERS
Kerensky Stakes Future on War Against Germany
200 Firen1e11 Gather IN Convention
lvhen GaUel is Struck for Business
and Interesting EUents Begin

and Secretary W. w. Clark OF the
Farm Bureau. upon whom devolves the
responsibility for entertainment and
accommodation Of the numerous guests
and Chief Charles slemp Of Anadarko,
secretary OF the convention who is as
sisted by Mrs. slemp in the perform
anoe Of his manifold duties
Become Honorary Members.
AT the morning session. four citizens
of Chiekasha were made honorary
members Of the state Firemen's con.
vention. Mayor Coffman, orin Ashton,
w. w. Clark and Rev. L. l., Cohen,
who invoked divine guidance on the
deliberation Of the convention.
The sirent Peal.
During the day sirens Of divers
classes and keys were heard through
out the city which might have indicat-
ed that the town was being set on fire
for the purpose of demonstrating the
ability OF the visitors to extih.. .uish it.
Some of the sirens belong to visiting
automobiles OF various fire depart
4aaHts while others were new instru.
ments brought here for inspection by
manufacturing companies.
Among the tarly arrivals We're dele.
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
Exempted EIgibles Must Haze
Persons Entirely Dependent

county authorities from enforcing the
draft law on June was filed IN the
circuit court here today.
The attorney in the case stated that
he was acting for a pacifist organza-
ton known as the Federation for DEM
ocratic Control. The district attorney
the attorney who flied the
petition, warning the public against
the organization.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
BRAZILIAN Compress Aesa.

By United Press.
Rio de Ianeiro. May 29After four
days OF filibustering, the BRAZILIAN CON
gress today authorized Brazil'a reyo-
cation OF neutrality as between the
United States government and Germa-
MY but refused TO adopt a similar au-
thorizatiop ais between Germany and
the European allies. The situation is
not clear Further action IL expected
soon,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
Memorial Day 10 Be Observed at Gene
terry Tomorrow Morning When All
are Requested to Bring Flowers

The Daughters Of the Confederacy
and confederate veterans will observe
memorial day tomorrow. No special
program has been prepared but thew
request everybody to meet at the city
at 10 o'clck with flowers for
Individual graves and those who can
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
ITALIANS SLOWLY TURN
AUSTRIANS SOUTH WING
THUS MENACTNG TRIESTE

sector, forcing the Austrians into a
small valley east Of Gorilla, according
to the official statement The Aus
nian fatalities were so numerous that
no estimate of the number is possible,
it was reported,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
German Plot Exposed 80
Inuolve II. S. in War With
Allies With Trading Ships

islation in regard to trading with an
enemy nation, as provided in the Ad.
anlson bill upon which the committee
is now holding hearings.
BY a unanimous vote the senate fl
nance committee today decided TO elm
mate from the revenue bill the proyis-
ion imposing a ten per cent INCREASE in
all Of the present tariff schedules
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
ALEX DEFEATS
ROAD BOND ISSUE

BY vote Of 20 to 8 Alex township
voted down the S2S,0O0 bond issue for
good roads. Good readers from Chick
asha went to Alex last week to boost
the proposition but the issue was over
whelmingly defeated.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
An1putates Toe In
Order to Join Many

al Oklahoma City yesterday for the
final examination and the defective
toe was the only hindrance to admit
tance. Returning to this city the OPP
Grafton was performed this morning
by DR.. L. e. Emanuel local army and
navy physician.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
italians Continue Drive.

In order to be eligible for service in
the navy. Ralph Hanna, who has been
employed at the local Ford motor com
pany for some time had one Of his
toes amputated today. He was exam
med at the local navy station several
days ago and was sent to headquarters
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
EXPLOSION ACCIDENTAL

by United Press.
Oakland Calf, May 2s.-The expio-
sion in the nitroglycerine plant here is
declared by the authorities to have
been accidental.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
Diplomatic Publicity.

IIpIOTIak0N NUI'NFyt
BY United Press.
Long Beach, L. l., May 29.-The
question OF informing the general pub
lie regarding all diplomatic happenings
that involve international matters ~
being discussed here today by the Ma
tional Conference on international Re-
lations. The conference opened today
with diplomats from many countries
attending.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
strike h urunuaY.
BY United rresa.

5y United r.resa.
Buenos Aires, May s9 "A general
strike throughout Uruguay was pro-
claimed today by the Federation Of la.
Dor. Soldiers have replaced the police
throughout the country No news OF
a definite character Is published by
the press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
Violent Artillery Action on Champagne
Front Forecasts Renewal Of Great
French Offensive
FRENCH DRIVE BACK
GERMAN COUNTERS
On British Front Activity is Confined
Chiefly to Heavy Artillery Action
on Both Sides
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Rome, May 29.-The southern wing
Of The Austrian army is being slowly
turned today under the tremendous
weight OF the Italian forces, which is
being exerted westward from Herme-
~
ms have also surrounded
ia. j. .nss place which is
momentarily expected, will open the
way to Trieste
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
RenewaI d oIIensIve IndIoaIed

Renewal Of Offensive Indicated.
BY United Press.
Paris. May 29-The resumption Of
kFiolent artillery fire on the Champagne
front, forecasting the renewal Of the
French offensive was announced by
the official statement to-day N
The Germans sheiled the French In
the Hurtediese region making two
strong attacks, both OF which were re-
pulsed.
Seven German aeroplanes were de-
stroyed and twelve We're disabled, be-
ing forced to alight last night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
BARBER SHOPS CLOSE

All union barber shops IN the city
will close tomorrow at III a M. on ac-
count of Decoration Day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
u. S. Troops Called.

BY United Press.
Springfield, Ills, May 29.-Five com
panies Of infantry and one troop Of cav
airy were ordered to East ST. Louis to
prevent the repetition Of the rioting
against negroes which occurred last
night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
PosToFFlcE CLOSES

: There will be but one delivery
, tomorrow, MemorIaf Day IN
: the business part of the city
= and special delivery as usual.
= There will be no delivery on the
! outskirts Of the city and no ru-
+ raj delivery.
= No windows will be open at
: any hour Of the day. but mail
j win be received and dispatched
= as usual
= The above announcement was
= issued by Postmaster Barefoot
= this afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
Ring Leaders IN
Plot to PreUent
Draft are Jailed
81 United Press.

By United Presa.
Chicago, May 29.-Three men and
two women were arrested here by fed
eraI agents charged with being ring
leaders in a plot to prevent the carry
ing out Of the conscription law on
June 8. The details Of the plot were
not divulged by the authorities.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-29
RrItIsh Report.

BY United Press.
London. May 29-Actiyity on the
British front today and last night was
confined chiefly to artillery action,
with scattered raids, Marshal Haig an
nounced in his report to the war of
flee
The British troops made successful
raids on the Ploegsteert wood. Theg
repulsed German raids southwest Of
Lens and west Of Messines.
Italians Continue Drive.
BY United Press.
Rome, May 29.-The Italian troops
continue today their drive in the PLAYA