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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31
A STOLEN SMILE FER TWO

When Experts Disagree.

The conversation tur..vts to tho
subject of damage suits, and this
anecdote was recalled by Senator
George Sutherland, Of Utah.
A man in a Western town was
hurt in a railroad f-cident, and after
being confined to his home for sew
eral weeks he appeared ON the
street walking with the aid OF
crutches.
Hello, old fellow" greeted an ae-
quaintance, rushing up to shake his
hand II am certainly glad to see
you around again"
Thanks" responded the injured
one. q am glad to be around again"
81 see you are hanging fast to
your crutches," observed the ac.
quaintance. Cant you do without
them?"
MY doctor says l can" answered
the injured party, "but my lawyer
says Philadelphia Tele-
graph
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31
ted BY tic Democrats. .

ted BY the Democrats:
I'VE welcome women voters
TO the electorate. and we conf
dcntly invite thcm TO Join the
Democratic party upon its record.
We believe in equal suffrage,
without regard TO sex, and we
recognize that tie present influ-
cnce Whcn oul nation is engaged
IN 4 great war for equal rights
and individual freedom is time
peculiarly appropriate for its
adoption by the people of the
UniIcd States.
We, therefore. urge the i'm
mediate adoption by the United
State senate Of he concurrent
resolution amending the consti-
tuition so as to confer the right
OF suffrage upon woman. We de-
mand that the United States SEN
ators from New York represent
their constituents by voting for
the proposed suffrage amend
ment.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

0ld-fashioned farmers planted In
the dark Of the moon.
Unless child falls out of bed dur
ing its babyhood it's likely TO grow up
an idiot, although the fall may Grip.
pie it for life.
A "newlywed" must wear out his we'd
ding clothes before he cnn expect to
prosper.
Those Who whistle at night talk with
the devil.
A female child that resembles It's
father is sure 10 be lucky.
A broken looking glass will csuss
sevea years of bad luck.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

Thousands Of intelligent people have
their fayorite superstitions.
When the left band itches It's sure
sign you are going to have money
come to you. It always itches day
or SO before pay day, and the proper
thing to do when the left hand itches
is TO rub It on wood. and you'll get
something good.
If yOu spill salt you're sure to have
a row with someone unless you throw
some of the salt over your left shoul-
der.
When you see spotted cat or q
pinto mustang, make a wish and your
wish will come true.
Never set your shoes on the top Of
anything or you're likely TO be disap-
pointed.
II you give a friend anything sharp
as a gift 1t will cut friendship.
In walking with friend allow moth
ing to come between you and your
friend, for it might part friendship.
Never walk under a ladder; It's un-
lucky; especially II the ladder hap
pens to fall on you.
Il is said that three lighted lamps
left in row are sign Of death.
Wisacres claim that child horn
vi ~ veil Is likefy u becOme rich.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

Wien you feel lazy, out of sorts
and yawn a good deal in the day
time, you can charge it TO a torpid
liver which has allowed the system
to get full Of imprities. HERBINE
cures all disorders produced by an
inactive liver. 1t strengthens that or
gan, cleanses the bowels and puts
the system in good healthy condi-
ton. Price SOC Sold by Wren Drug
Co-Adv. 2td--ltw
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31
DEMAND VOTE ON SUF-
FRAGE AMENDMENT

Within The space Of a week :,
time both the Democratic anC
Republican state conventions OF
new York State adopted federal
suffrage planks calling upon the
senate to pass the federal amend
ment, adding another state 10
the list Of those which have gone
on record through their political
parties as favoring the passage
OF the amendment.
On july 18th the Republican
convention, without dissenting
vote, incorporated in its state
platform a pledge Of support Of
the federal amendment, which
was followed on July 23rd by
the adoption Of similar plank
by the Democratic convention.
Both planks represent the most
sweeping endorsement given the
federal amendment by the two
major parties in an eastern state
and are expected by suffragisis
~ have considerable influence III
bringing about early action upon
the amendment in the senate.
Both planks conclude with strong
demands Chat the states two sen
ators fall into line with those
supporting the federal amend
ment.
The two conventions, which
were held at Saratoga. conferred
Signal honors and courtcsies up
on the women, who participated
III the state councils Of the par
Ties for the first time. The Re
publicans named as the chairman
Of their resolutions committee,
Miss Mary Garrett Hay of New
York City, president Of the New !
York City Woman Suffrage par
ty, While the Democrats named
Mrs. Louis Reed Wclzmiller of
New York City as chairman of
the permanent committee on or
= OIL "a ltp4A--sA
The Republican plank reads as
follows:
+ The Woman Suffrage Fed
efal Amendment has passed the
house Of representatives BY tre-
nlendous Republican vote. Prac-
iically every Republican county
committee in the state has urg i
its approval. The decisive piu-
rality for suffrage in this great
Republican state has so clearly
shown the sentiment of the peo.
pie that we cmphatically call up
on the United States senators
from New York to vote for sub
mission of this amendment to the
state"
The following plank was adop-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31
W. A. DURANT
Candidate For
Governor.
DEMOCRAT
DEMOCRAT


In addition to his work in tue les.
islaturc for good iat's for farmers,
business and laboring men, lie has
voted for aud strongly supported cv-
cry measure in behalf OF the okla
homa College for Women. The o. C.
". has never had a better friend.
lie voted for an appropriation to
build a dotnitory for the college
when the normal school iu his own
home toan, Durant, had none He
viii appreciate the support Of Chick
asha Demgcraia
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

If you feel blue, mo account" "
'azy. you need good cleaning oat
= y NE s the right ching sof that
pupoc". 1t stimulates tae liver,
tones UP the stomaa ands purifies
the bowels. Price 50ci Sold by
Wren Drug Co-Adv 2td--1tw
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

If the allies would only listen to
the street corner strategists they
could clean the Boches out of that.
pocket in less than no time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

Looking back at it now, it seems
perfectly plain that we didn't have
any troubles at all before the war
came.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

And now Texans have another
reason for being proud of their ma
tive state. Ferguson was defeated,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

According to a Chickasha young
lady, Bill Bailey declared he had
to have soft bread as lie was always
very tedious" aboue his eating.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

Save to tie utmost and invest ev.
cry dollar in War Savings stamps.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

one thing is certain-the new
cops will have to 10 some If they
come up to expectations.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

Macon Daily Telegraph.
ST Simp says he notices that hi,
steak is never well done when i
is served rare.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31
EAT POIATOES
R,lI> "A SAVE -
wMHEAI M V

me bighesi spos casn s,rtce VIII be
vafd for soms clean cotton rags daiiS-
cred At once To tho Daily Express oa
tic~ s,2ip
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

Having failed to get into the army,
Judge W. w. Clark is about to ap-
ply for admission into the Boy
Scouts. Ben Brooks and A. f. Book
will also enlist if the judge gets
by.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31
A DEMOCRAT

A man qualfjeA4o guard our millions of dollars
of public funds Pace III office man whose record
juStifies your confidence and whose past achieve
ments merit your favorable consideration
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

We are not so sure about those
12-inch human tracks that were
found near Rush Springs being Of
prehistoric origin. Probably Julius
Garner or Tom Driggors has been
tramping around in those parts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31
EXPRESS PAcKAGETTEs
: +4%4444 : = %44+4 !

If, as seems
Possible, the
Draft age
Is raised
To forty-five
Maybe some Of
These chesty
Old earthworms
Who have
Been annoying
You to death
About their
Deep regret
At being
Too old
TO get in
The army
viii shut up.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

One Chickasha man came to tho
Daily Express for correction be.
cause he was mentioned as local
man" solemnly declaring that he
lives here. It's all in day in a
newspaper office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31
PET SUPERSTITloNS

Thousands of intelligent people have
their fayorite supcrstitions.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
Stars Shine TODAY
IN RED CROSS PLAY
Sign Special Register at
Hotel du Pont TO be Kept
As Souvenir
FILLED
FOR NOTABLE SHOW

A large audience focked into The
Playhouse this afternoon for the all
star performance or j. Hartley Manners
war play, "Out There" the entire pro-
ceeds OF which will be turned over TO
the Red Cross. IL was presented by the
same cast that appeared in Washington,
Baltimore and New York, and includes
George Arliss, Julia Arthur, James 7.
Powers, George MacFarlane, Laurette
Taylor, George NJ. Cohan, James X,
Hackett, Beryl Mercer, Nine. Eleanora
DeCisnerous, II. B. Warner, Mrs. Fiske
Helen Ware, o. p. Heggie, Burr Mo
Intosh, and Chauncey Olcott.
The members OF the cast were me-
at French street station at noon an'
conveyed to the Hotel dupont in auto
mobiles loaned by Henry p. Scott
James F. Nields, Colonel L. G.. BucmoI
Robert Pennington, r.. r. NJ. Carpenter
Mrs. T. f. Doremuss and Henry \
PartingiOn.
Ernest S Taite, manager Of the Ho
tel dupont provided a special regis
ter, which the actors and actresse
b signed and which he presented to IN
cast as a souvenir to be framed an
i preserved. Mr.. Taite also PLACED room
at the disposal OF the cast, withou
any charge to them.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
OLD POTATOES
STICK FARMERS

Some OF the farmers in the curbstone
market are wishing they had not held
their potatoes back for high prices lasi
wlntor. With large supply OF old po-
tatoes on hand, and new potatoes COM
ing in, they were finding The old spuN
hard to dispose Of at 10 cents a quarter
peck this morning. Rhubarb at 4 and
8 cents bunch, asparagus, from is to
25 cents a bunch. and radishes at 3
cents a bunch, were the other chief
products on sale in King Street today.
Eggs were selling at 45 cents a dozen'
butter at 90 and GO cents a pound.
The FISH merchants who bring fresh
FISH from down the state and retail j.
at and 3 cents a pound, at SECOND
and Market streets, are doing a big
business with the housewives who
have discovered them. The same nsh
are retailing for 20 cents a pound IN
the fish stores
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
Bennett FIGURED II
DUEL near MARIDEL
Exchanged Shots With Fred
erick May, New York
Clubman, Down State
INCIDENT GREW OUT
OF ALLEGED INSULT

The death Of James Gordon Bennett,
proprietor Of the New York Herald,
recalls a duel with pistols fought by
Mr.. Gordon at the Delaware-Maryland
line in Kent county.
Fred May, a club man Of New York,
charged Mr.. Bennett with having insult
ed his sister. Mr.. May and Mr.. Bennett
met at the door OF the Union Club In
New York. A fist tight followed. which
ended by Mr.. Bennett being tossed into
snow bank.
Mr.. Bennett challenged Mr.. May TO a
duel. Mr.. May accepted and chose pis-
tolls. The principals and their seconds
went to Philadelphia and obtained
quarters at the old st. George Hotel
which occupied the site OF the Belle
vlue-Stratford.
"Pistols, ten PAGES, at Marydel," was
/ the tip. A number OF clubmen and
sporting men journeyed from Philadel-
phla TO Wilmington and thence tc
Marydel TO witness the fray.
Marydel Is little town situated
partly in Maryland and partly IN Della
ware near the Kent-New Castle line
II Is said the combatants shot at eacf
other across the state line. Two rounds
were exchanged. No one was hurt, and
honor" was vindlcated.
The Delaware authorities investigator
the affair but no arrests were made
Philip r. Clark OF New Castle county
was sheriff at the time.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
CITY ROTARIANs VISIT.

Wilmington ROtarians had a gala
time In Chester yesterday as the guests
OF the Chester Rotary Club. The Ches-
ter club took their guests out to the
picturesque Springhaven clubhouse,
and there entertained them with
speeches by noted invited guests, with
talks, walks, a luncheon and a golf
game.
DR.. William p. Ellis, OF Swarthmorei
who has Just returned from visit to
the battlelelds OF France, gave a thrill
ing recital OF his experiences along the
western front, where he had the pleas
ure OF seeing the American troops.
At the luncheon, prayer was offered
by the Rev. T. F. Ryan, followed by
silent toast to Rotarians in the service
abroad.
Among the many present was Harold
Rust. governor OF the district board
Joseph Wilson, president OF the VIII
mington Rotary Club and DR.. Harrison
w. Howell also spoke. E. d. Glauser
presided.
A quite exciting game Of golf on the
fine Springhaven grounds resulted in
victory for z. w. Sutton, w. f. George
and E. d. Glsuser, TO whom appropri-
ate prizes were given.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
DEDICATE "BLUE
HEN" TO P.

The "Blue Hen" published by the
class OF 1919 the Junior Glass OF Della
ware College. has been dedicated TO
Pierre s. dupont. Opposite the frontis-
piece, photograph OF Mr.. dupont, Is the
inscription:
"To Mr.. Pierre S. dupont who,
through his enthusiastic interest In
higher education and his generosity,
has made possible a greater and better
Delaware College, this book Is dedlcat-
ed by the Class 10 Nineteen Hundred
and Nineteen"
The 1913 BLUE Hen,- from tho press
OF the Star Publishing Company, Is
handsomely bound in blue, with letter
ing and college seal in gold. II marks
the changing from biennial to an
annual publication, and in addition tc
being a record OF Delaware College life
Il carries out the purpose OF the edi.
tors 10 "show what a typical colleg'
OF this. country is contributing towarC
the welfare OF the nation In the pres
ent crisis"
The BLUE Hen" IS fllled with man!
handsome illustrations, showing tn
buildings, the various clubs and fra
ternlties, and pictures OF members o
the faculty and the senior and junio
classes. A picture OF the service flal
OF the college has underneath an hono
roll OF one hundred and flfty-ninl
names. members OF the classes datinl
from 1887 TO 1920. The clubs are show
In military uniforms.
Several pages are devoted to an ac
count OF the military progress OF tn
college. The school has a unit Of tn
Senior Division OF the Reserve Oflcers
Training Corps. consisting OF a bat
TALON OF three companies with studen
officers, directed by Colonel E. p. Pen
dleton, u. S. A. lretlred). The frs
camp 10 be attended by members o
this unit will begin about June firsl
Military training has been a require
ment at Delaware College for the pas
/ thirty years.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
DROP LARCENY CHARGE.

Antonio Ferrario. proprietor OF a
store at No. 42i East Fourth street, was
dismissed on a larceny charge when ar
raigned before Judge Churchman, in
Municipal Court today. Raymond Good
win told the court that when he gave
the defendant a $50 bill before 7 o'clock
this morning for a box. OF cigarettes
he did not receive any change. Chester
Robins, a witness for the State, told the
court that Goodwin had been drinking
and that he did not make a complaint
to Ferrario for an hour afterwards. H'
went out OF the store and came bach
later and said that he had the money
when he was IN the store on the frs
occasion and that he must have lost !
there.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
Cooperate
IN RED CROSS WORK
Arrange Sunday Night Ser
vice in Support Of War
Relief
Mr.. NICHOLSON
TO BE SPEAKER

Vincent D. Nicholson. Of Philadelphia
executive secretary Of American Friends
Service Committee, will give an Illus
trated lecture on "Reconsiruction Under
Fire." in Friends Westinghouse, Tenth
and Harrison streets. at 73o o'clock on
next Sunday evening. This is In CO.
operation with the plan Of the city
churches to stimulate interest In Red
Cross week. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public to attend and to
see and hear about work being done by
Friends and the American Red Cross IN
France.
It is not generally, known that
Friends were asked by the Red
Cross to undertake and direct this work
In France, the work OF temporarily
housing refugees, Of making them COM
Portable by providing conditions IN
which the people can live and work
and by providing things for them tc
work with. Workers are supported en-
.tirely by Friends, and the workis main
tained by them, with the exception o.
the purchase Of equipment for new
work, such as the purchase Of plows
| tractors, etc. All maintenance OF work
ers and work is supplied by Friends
who IN this country are contributing
a half million dollars annually. Th'
Red Cross has recently called upon IN
Friends to send over three hundred ad
ditlonal men for service, and all the ex
pense Of this must be born by contri
buttons from Friends.
One Of the finest things about the ser
vice is that The confidence OF the peo
pie is gained, and this reconstructiol
and alienation work has done much I
establish cordial relations betwee
French and Americans.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
THANKS FOR BELGIAN
RELIEF COLLECTION

Mrs. John p. Nields OF No. iiOt
Broome street, who recently Forwarded
s44sO2. the amount OF a Belgian relief
collection taken at the Queen Theatre
meeting addressed by Miss Suzanne Sill
vercruys, has received the following
acknowledgment from Mrs. Bayard
Henry, Of Philadelphia, chairman OF
the Belgian Relief Committee:
MY Dear Mrs. Nields:
Your note with draft for SiiS.O2 has
Just been received. this being the
amount Of the collection taken up at
the patriotic meeting in Wilmington
on Sunday night, May 5. in response
TO MademOiselle SIvercruys' appeal. As
Mademoiselle Silvercruys has gone tc
the western part Of the state with the
Food Commission, II Is impossible fol
her at present to acknowledge this
generous contribution and so on behalf
OF the Belgian Relief Committee / de-
sire 10 send most appreciatiVe thanks
for this kind contribution.
VERY sincerely,
~. I. r. HENRY,
Chairman"
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
NEGROES ASK PLACES
ON POLICE FORCE

The Police Commissioners yesterday
afternoon received applications for
places on the force from Samuel ]. An
brose, OF No. 1902 Walnut street, and
Anthony J. Smith. OF No. 32O East Tenth
street, both Negroes. The report OF
Chief Black showed i0i arrests last
week. Fines collected In City Court
amounted to s5O5.75. During the week
27 persons were committed to the
workhOuse,
The Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co. sent
letter asking ehat the following EN-
ployes be commissioned special officers
John Long, w. NJ Murphy, II. w.
Davis, II. p. Macy and j. F. Kershaw
A similar request was received from
the Wells Fargo Express Company
Both communications were referred tC
Chief Black.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
FINE RECuEss AUTO DRIVER

John T. Raughley. a farmer, living
about two miles below Townsend was
arrested yesterday by State Detective
Frank w. Mccoy, and, taken before
Magistrate Stevens, OF Middletown, and
fined 500 and costs for operating an
automobile while under the influence
OF liquor.
On March 4, Raughley was driving
BENJAMIN Groves, a farmland, en-
ployed by him, TO this city when he
ran into a bank and then into bridge
Groves sustaining broken leg in ths
last collision.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
BROKER LOSES in
MIDVALE PURCHASE

The claim OF Sullivan Bros. & Co.
against Daniel ]. Drlscoll TO recover
100000 commissions on the sale Of a
steel plant here to the Midvale people
was non-suiled in Court OF Common
Pleas, Philadelphia, yesterday.
Drlscoll had the Diamond State Steel
Company In the market when the
plaintiffs got in touch with him and the
Nfidvale steel Company. Subsequently
the Mldvale Steel and Ordnance Com
pany, new corporation, purchased the
Wilmington works for s950,000. 10 was
successfully contended that The Sullivan
company had dealt with the Midvale
Steel concern and not the ordnance cor
poration.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
CITY Court GRIsr.

Albert Patience was before Judge
Churchman, in Municipal Court today,
charged with vagrancy. and was dis
missed because he promised to go to
work.
Richard Sheridan and George Wer-
ner. charged with trespassing on the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad,
were fned s. each.
John p Williams was fined s. FOR
begging.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
BIIUDNG PERMITS.

Ellis p. Preston, building inspector,
today issued the following permits:
To Philip II. Lynch. 70 make addition
and erect a garage at No. 6O7 Washing
ton street. 10 cost $1,000.
To David Dangel and Sons. TO make
an addition at No. 40 West Eighteenth
street, 10 cost $780,
To the Pusey and Jones Company, 10
erect shed at the foot OF Poplar street
TO cost $3.50.
To Charles H. Tindall and Son, to
made an addition at No. 2i2 West Sew
enth street, 10 cost si,075.
To Mrs. E. w. Pryor, TO make an ad-
dltion at No. Cpl North Harrison street
70 cost $500.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
FATHER AND SON
SERVE UNCLE SAM

Father and son serving Uncle Sam is
the record Of one Wilmington family
Edward J. Bickta is chief cook with the
3Sth United States Engineers, now sta
toned at Woodbridge, Va. He has been
visiting his brother, Harry Bickta, OF
No. 1919 Lancaster avenue, during bis
furlough OF a few days.
Edward J. Bickta, Jr., a son Of Edward
J. Blckta, is a member OF the Seven
teenth Cavalry, now on duty along the
Mexican border. The father is 3s year:
old and the son 90 years old, and both
are proud they are serving Uncle Sam.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
PRISONER DIES OF TUBERCULOSIS.

Howard Turner. a Negro. aged 2i
years, died at the County Workhouse
Hospital at Greenbank this morning OF
tuberculosis. Turner was serving a five
years sentence for highway robbery
and carrying concealed a deadly
weapon, having been sentenced in the
Court Of General Sessions or this coun-
ty on May IS last year. The body was
held and relatives OF the man were
notified OF his death.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
WILMINGTON NOW ON
FREIGHT AUTO ROUTE

The Delaware County Motor Trans
portation Company, operated by Biting
brothers, has put into effect an eSten-
sion OF its system TO include Whining
ton in It's list OF daily shipments. This
action was taken only after repeated re-
quests had been made by shippers for
a daily service and indicates a growth
In the amount OF trafilc between Phila-
delphia and this city.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
IT rs captain CRIFFTTH

Lieut.. William u. Grimth. Jr., son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William d. Griflth OF No.
500 West Eighth street. has been given
a captains commission in the United
states artillery, after completing his
examinations at Fort Sill, Okla. Captain
Grinlth Joined the organized militia Of
Delaware several years ago and served
on the Mexican border.