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Evening star., 1918-04-29
In the Toy
Department.

Have you seen BETSY
ROSS?" This BETSY" is
the cunningest doll, all
dressed up in a white
dress and straw hat, trim
med in red, white and
blue ribbon. She is such
a patriotic little lady that
she wants to find a good
home with some nice little
Washington girl, and be-
cause she is a K. & K. doll
she is sure to stay a long
time and not mind at all
if you wash her face hard.
$1.5O.
THE DUMPY DOLLS will
make anybody have a good
time at your party if you
use them for place cards.
They live up on the Fourth
floor, in the Toy Depart
ment, and six of them
come in a box, so that you
can easily cut them out
and stand them in front
of each guest, if you leave
|10c with the salesman.
DOLL CARRIAGES are be-
ing much used these
Spring days. There are
lovely new ones of willow
or rattan, costing from
&.25 to S5.95. OF course,
they are fitted with rub
Der tires.
SMALL BOYS do not roll
Doll Carriages. but they
like to push Roller Chimes
on their afternoon strolls,
so that they may have
music wherever they go,
SOC and Soc.
PLAY DAYS call for Play
Clothes, and girls will
have more fun if they
wear the splendid navy
denim bloomers that are
in the Juvenile Depart
ment. There are sizes for
4 to 10 years, S1.z5.
FLOATING TOYS are lots
of fun for the bath tub or,
better still, to take to the
seashore with you. Ducks,
turtles, frogs, boats and a
flock of swans may be had
for Sc to $1.50.
Fourth doom
Evening star., 1918-04-29
At the Bank,

From the Boston Transcript.
Excited Depositor-Do you mean to
say that this check is worthless?
Cashier-Not exactly. 1t seems to have
been worth $40 to the man who gave 1t
to YOU.
Evening star., 1918-04-29
EXPECTS TO PASS
QUOTA DURING DAY
D. C. in Drive to Push Loan
Subscriptions to Double
Its Allotment.
61,600 INDIVIDUALS BUY

The third liberty loan campaign today
swept into the wind-up, and found
Washington in the midst of smashing
drive to the finish in determined ef-
fort to more than double it's quota The
finish promises to be as spirited and
persistent as the last few days Of the
first two drives, and the local loan COM
mittee is optimistic as to the result.
At the local headquarters it was an
nounced this morning that Washington's
quota of S12,S00,000 would be reached
during the day. The figures furnished
by all but two of the banks and trust
companies at 10 o'clock this morning
showed that the sales in the District
up to closing time Saturday afternoon
were S12,113,00O, which is only about
$4,000 short of the quota.
Evening star., 1918-04-29
Screen Doors Are No
Longer a Luxury
They Are a Necessity.

in order to insure the
comfort and health of
the entire family, and
they should be put up
early before the first fly
appears.
Screen Doors in natu-
raj finish, heavy grade
hard pine; we'll made and
will give excellent serv-
ice; plain designs only.
$500 to $5.25 Each.
Evening star., 1918-04-29
Soldiers From France to Work.

Two American soldiers fresh from
France. and who have had their bap-
tism of fire, enc of them formerly a
reporter for The Star, will arrive in
Washington tonight. and will work
with the local loan committee until the
close of the campaign.
The soldiers are Corp. Leonard Or
merod. who resigned his position with The
Star last September to enlist in the
18th Field Artillery. and Robert Lee
Heath of Alabama. They are among the
fifty American soldiers selected by Gen.
Pershing to come back to America to urge
the folks back home" to buy liberty
bonds. In sending these men, Gen. PERISH
ing stated that he believed they would
serve as an honor lesson for the men and
women of America, who must back them
up with food and clothing.
About twenty-five of the men will re-
main in New York and the others will be
distributed throughout the country to
work in the aid Of tie loan
Evening star., 1918-04-29
Stenciled Crash
Makes Ideal Hangings and Fittings for
Summer IIse

The designs and colorings are prettier than
this They durable, too, for they
are done in oil stencng-and that means they
are fast and washable. Various articles come
color and design with the popular styles of sum
mer furniture.
Pillow Covers in different shapes, 60c to
$1.00 each.
Table Covers, $1.25 to $500.
Table Scarfs, 85c to $1.50.
Couch Covers, $3.50 and $500.
Curtains, SITS and $3.50. Fifth floor G. street
Evening star., 1918-04-29

An Exchange Telegraph dispatch re-
ceived in London Saturday from The
Hague reported that the papal nuncio
in Vienna, at the request of the Aus
trian government. had begun an in
quiry into the case Of the Archbishop
OF Laibach. The archbishop was said
to have been charged with taking the
leadership Of the southern Slav move
ment, the aims Of which were said to
constitute high treason. A large por-
tion of the southern Slavs are Serbians
who desire separation from Austria.
Evening star., 1918-04-29
The Best Values

We do not hesitate to say
that tho best values In this
entire store these days will be
found at the Liberty Loan
Booth. First Floor.
They are United states
Government Bonds of the
Third Liberty Loan.
Evening star., 1918-04-29
Sold Five Times It's Allotment.

The Washington Mechanics Savings
Bank announces that it has already
sold five times its allotment Of $4,000,
and that the individual bond subscrib-
ers number 1885.
Several hundred Creek residents of
Evening star., 1918-04-29
Do You Know the Charming Custom of
Leaving a Nav Basket

your sweetheas May Day monng In
Of the May morning finds ae-age and smaleagery
early filled gardens
left the doorstep the maiden the
of baskets, long
they made hold yellow daisies voe
Innings of
punches of green
through
long
moderately priced up
Tenth street.
Evening star., 1918-04-29
We Thank Our Friends and
the Public of Washington

the and Dance held
Friday evening by the Woodward Lohrop Patriotic League
of Women Unit and feel deeply indebted those whose
efforts made such pleasing
Supplementing the War Ambulance Fund
Mr. H. Hammer the well known vioIlnist has arranged for
WEEK OF MUSIC
this week. II AM to II NJ
which he will be assisted by Mr. G. Schwannecke pianist
which will appeal all lovers of The ad
2 each and the proceeds will be devoted to
he sending of ana additional ambulance to France
Help This Worthy Cause by Your Presence
Evening star., 1918-04-29
ANTI-GERMAN OUTBREAKS
REPORTED AT LAlBACH
slovenes Attack German Club and
Smash Windows Of stores-Result
Of Austrian Cabinet Crisis,

AMSTERDAM, April 2s.-Serious anti
German demonstrations have occurred
at Laibach as a result of the crisis in
the affairs Of the Austrian cabinet.
Crowds Of slovenes, according to vien-
ma newspapers. almost destroyed the
German Club and smashed the windows
Of German stores and cafes.
Troops were called out, but the de-
monstrants continued to throng the
streets, carrying Slovenian emblems,
singing anti-German songs and cheer
ing for the entente.
Evening star., 1918-04-29
The New Perfection Oil Stoves
Sound New Note in Oil Stove Cookery

They combine comfort convenience cleanliness and econ
oy the necessary essentials of home meal may
be prepared very short time food may be allowed
cook slowly just as one wishes The sost of upkeep is
small-often j. Is than &c day for kerosene
There all kinds of convenences numerous to men,
ton with which they can be equipped
THE NEW PERFECTION NO. 81 is provided with soap
stcues which makes freless cooker of the oven.
Very little heat is needed, most of the cooking
done by the retained heat method
They range in price from $1O5O for one-burner
f2375 for four burner. The burner with fire.
less attachment, $4,000.
Evening star., 1918-04-29
61,6CO individuals Buy.

came from the financial institutions
showing that the individual subscrfp-
tions thus far total 61600- This indi-
Gates, the committee pointed out, that
many more sales are being made to
individuals than was the case in the
former campaigns. During the second
campaign the total number of sub
scribers was $4,000, and the committee
eNpects to surpass this figure by at
least 10000.
Every effort is being made today and
will be continued during the rest OF
the week 20 round up those who have
been holding back for one reason or
another-aiso to sell additional bonds
to those who already have purchased
Evening star., 1918-04-29
Going After "Sidewalk" Crowd.

While speaking of this today Eugene
+. Thompson. secretary of the local
committee, said:
"If those persons who lined the side
walks of Pennsylvania avenue during
the bond buyers parade last Friday
have not bought bonds. we have a
tremendous task before us. We are
going after them with a determination
that should result in at least a mimi
mum subscription to the third loan of
one-fourth OF the population of the
District of Columbia At that rate we
should close with more than 100000
subscribers to our credit"
According to the figures furnished
this morning the national banks re-
ported sales amounting to $6.688,95O;
the savings banks, S2,597,950; the trust
companies. 1886, 600, and private banks,
S60.90O
Evening star., 1918-04-29
Seat Cushions for
Porch and Stoop
Add Much to the Comfort
of q Home in Summer.

They are made from
short lengths of cretonne,
tapestry, velour and other
upholstery material, and
are about IA inches in
diameter. Csc and SOC
Evening star., 1918-04-29
William II. Taft to Speak.

Former President William H. Taft
will be the principal speaker at COM
munity liberty loan rally to be held
at o'clock tonight on the lawn Of
the John Dickson home under the aus
pice Of the Piney Branch Citizens
ASS. iation. The Marine Band will
play and there will be a number of
other prominent speakers. Charles T.
McCurdy of the local loan committee,
who arranged this rally. will preside.
Speaker Champ Clark heads the list
of sneakers who will advocate the gov
ernment's new issue. at a big rally to
be held tonight in the First Congre-
tional Church under the auspices Of
the Pennsylvania Society Of Washing
ton.
The ballroom of the Willard Hotel will
be the scene tomorrow night of rally
for college and university students.
Judge Walter I. Mccoy will preside, and
addresses will be made by Rear Ad-
miral McGowan and a number Of other
prominent men.
Citizens of Howard Park will attend
bond rally tomorrow night at the
Mertiila Miner School Center to be held
under the auspices of the Citizens AS
sociation of that community. L. G.
Schroeder Of the local liberty loan
committee will be the principal
speaker. Moving pictures showing the
process of making liberty bond will
be shown and G. L. Pelham will fur
nish the music.
Evening star., 1918-04-29
Summer Furniture and Summer Furnishin

OuI NS0Oy " AvAonS
Window Screen
Frames.
Any one who can use
tools may make their
own window screens.
The frames are in stock
sizes ready to assemble.
1t is a simple matter to
cut them to fit any win
dow, and as they, are all
in natural wood they can
easily be stained to
match the woodwork of
the room in which they
are to be used. Complete
with necessary fixtures,
4Oc and 45c each.
High-grade 14-mesh fine
Galvanized Wire Cloth,
SC square foot.
Fifth foor-G street.
Evening star., 1918-04-29
Corp. ormerod Well Known Here.

Corp. Ormerod is we'll known in
Washington and Kansas City. where
he also worked as a newspaper man.
He is a member of the National Press
Club and won a reputation for himself
for his work in the Press Club minstrel
show and other entertainments given
by the club. Mrs. Ormerod, who is
employed in a government department
here, went to New York to meet her
soldier husband.
The following men will make four
minute speeches in the theaters tonight:
Charles A. Douglas, Strand; Frederick
Rice. Garden; Homer Hoyt Crandalrs
and Leader; Fulton r. Gordon. Plaza
and Casino; s. F. Taliaferro, Cosmos:
f. D. Baldwin, Masonic Temple and
I. c. Foster, Navy and
Avenue Grand; c. E. Stewart. Savoy;
w. c. Nicholson, Knickerbocker; B. j.
Laws. Lyric: a. D. Call. Olympic and
American; William Wolff Smith, Elite
and Raphael: G. II. Lyon, Liberty; C. r.
Ball. New Truxton and Dudley; C.. F..
Consaul. Howard: Preston Gibson;
National. and Fairfax Naulty, National,
and Fairfax Naulty, Polls.
Evening star., 1918-04-29
An Artistic Lamp for the Spring Bride.

here is a wide assortment here
that kind of Lamp you have in
ant it for, you will find it here.
portable electric to the large
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28
Local Lad Rolls En- High
With Royalty While On Bio
Vacation at Axi-Les-Bains

It's nothing for the American sol
dier to loll around amid the silken
cushions of a motor boat. sip tea
and engage in light conversation
with royalty While on leave at AK
.Les-Hains, the Yankee fighters play
ground in France. according to Ser
geant Lynn Rose in letter to his
parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rose.
And beds-Oh brother, Canopytops
silk covers and all that And by the
way he's going to run A-er to Nor
mandy to see the Duchess when he's
off next time The letter in part fol-
lows:
Have been having the time of my
life the last week. ] believe had
the most wonderful time L ever had.
On my seyen-day vacation went TO
AiX-Les-Bams which is close to the
border Of Switzerland and Italy. in
the Alps. 1t is something like Colo
RADIO Springs. but not as large. 1t is
very beautiful place and is sum
mer resort for the French people.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28
FAMOUS
TEXAN SEES BIG
CHANCE IN OKLA,
Col. VIM. r. Houston Here on Of.
ficial Business, Talks of Op-
portunity in State.

Colonel VIM, R. Houston, nephew
Of the famous General Samuel Hous-
ton, a prominent man in the his.
tory of the State of Texas and the
United States, is in Chickasha trans
acting business relative to his office
with the United States Department
Of the Interior.
"Old Sam Souston,' the general,
as he was known to the old settlers
Of Texas, viii be remembered as one
OF the heroes Of the renowned battle
of the Alamo. He was the first pres
ident Of the Republic of Texas. and
after the annexation of that fertile
spot to the United States, in 1875
the fighter and legislator served in
the senate of the United States as
a representative Of the land he had
so bravely defended. He later serve.
as Longhorn governor, the second
goyernship he had been honored with
during his career The first was as
governor of Tennessee, where he
had served as chief executive before
his coming to the prairie state.
oklahoma has a wonderful future
and will soon be one Of the lore-
most commonwealths in the union,
said COL Houston in speaking of this
state. Her resources are beginning
to attract the whole world"
In speking of Chckasha, the Fed
7ral official said: "Chickasha is one
of the most pleasing cities | have
ever visited during my extensive
ravel for the government Chichasha
AN justifiably be proud of her ex-
'ellent citizenship, and that is the
backbone Of town am always
'leased to visit Chickasha,"
Col Houston will be here several
lays His special duty for The Depart
aent Of the Interior is the suppress
ion of liquor traffic among the In
Iians.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28

The army pays all our expenses there
and railroad fare They put us up
IN the big hotels and we are just
Inc same as civilians while we are
there. eNmmss
-"t seemed mighty good to sleep
in real bed and that is one thing
the French have-and = sit down to
a table and eat with dishes again.
They feed us good-send our break
fast to us in bed How is that for a
soldier2
we went up to Mt Reward. sent
YOU a postal card of it, and from
there you could see Mt Blanc. which
vas all covered with snow. Went
down the lake to an old Abbey,
WA q is the only one in the world
nov irhabited by the Monks. There
was something interesting to see all.
tie time. It seems like was only
there seven hours instead of seven
days.
There is an American woman over
there who lives in big chateau. She
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28
MEMBERSI.O. OF.
MAKE PLANS FOR
BIG CONVENTION

When the doors of the Skirvln
Hotel convention hall at Oklahoma
City open Monday September 30.
for the state l. 0. o. f. convention
at least ten Chickasha members Of
the organization will be on hand TO
participate in the session according
to officials of the two local chapters.
SIX of the ten. b. B, Barefoot.
George Meadows, Frank Plato. M. A..
Stoddard, r. g. WestfaH and J. A.
Rose, will be delegates from Lodge
No A, while o. G. Gulihur. secre-
tary, S, L. Meacham Goo VanIow.
and F f. Farmer, will represent the
delegation from No. GlS. The con
yention goes into session Monday
and will be in session until Wednes.
day.
According to announcements by To-
cal officers Judge ] b. A. Robertson
democratic nominee for governor Of
Oklahoma will be among the guests
Of honor, and will address the con
vention. Col A. N. Leecraft, OF col
bert, the democratic nominee for
state treasurer, and Ben Layfette
Checotah prominent man in okla
homa politics and lodge circles. will
also be present at the meeting and
will deliver addresses to the lodge
1Gen.
Logan Hawkins, Tonkawa Grand
Master Of the Oklahoma jurisdiction.
with G w. Bruse, Guthrie. Grand !
Secretary, will complete the speak |
ers' personnel says Mr. Westfall of
Chickasha Lodge No. A
Fom reports over the state. one
Of the largest crowds in the history
Of the Odd Fellows organization will
De in attendance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28
Oklah07nans In
Casualty List

BY United Press.
Washington. Sept 2S.-The follow
ing casualties are reported by the
commanding general of the American
Expeditionary Forces: Killed in ac-
ton, 40; missing in action, 10;
wounded severely. -; died from
wounds. q; died from aeroplane ac-
cident, 1; died from accident and 9th
er causes. 4; died OF disease. 10. To
tai 1913.
Thc following Oklahomans were in
cluded in the list. Died from
wounds: Private Jim NJ Daffin. Alto
ka, Okla Missing in action: Pri-
yate Lee Hopngardner.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28
BERWICK FORGOT TO
DECLARE WAR ON HUNS


By United Press.
London. Sept 2S.-One town in the
British Isles is,technicauy. still AT
peace with the Central powers # is
Berwick-cn-Tweed, city on the
North Sea roast half in England and
hsli in Scotland. through which rms
fe boundary line of the River
Tweed
Under the British Constitution
Berwick must issue a separate de.
eiaraticn when the British govern
n ert announces hostilities. It has
JUS teen discovered that Berwick
was overlooked in the declaration Of
4' 1911. At the same time it
recognized that Berwick is. tecbni.
laliy' still at war with Russia. hav.
hg forgotten to proclaim peace at
.he end Of the Crimean war in 1858
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28
NEW HOME FOOD
CARDS ARE TO
BE GIVEN OUT

Now fCd administrations home
cards which viii be constant re-
minders TO housewives that their
kitchens should be on war basis
are to be issued in Oklahoma from
October 2S TO November >, as re-
suit Of a decision by county food ad-
ministrators.
The food cards are to be a part
of a national plan Of food conserva-
tion that is necessary in order that
the United States supply the neces-
sary 15,oo000o tons Of food for ex
portation.
Eat sss and save more. is the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28

was formerly Mrs. Charles Paine, of
Boston, Mass Her husband was
copper king who died several years
ago. She came over here and mar
rice a Duke whS is now deceased.
We were oct there one day and 81
invited us to stay over. We accepted
the invitation and remained there
four days. She has three daughters.
One married the Prince of Poland
and the other a Frech captain. Ee
was sent to the States to instruct
our aviators and was at Fort Sill.
He has been across several times.
J had the most wonderful time ont
there. ! can't begin to describe q
to ycu. I slept in a bed out thore
that the first Duke of Savoie SLEPT
in. 1t had big canopy top and silk
covers on it. The bedroom was one
of the most wonderful rooms ] was
ever in.
The whole family was there dur
ing cur visit and we were in a car or
in a motor boat most of the time.
Can you imagine me visiting with
duchcsses and princes? And the best
Fart of it was that they were just the
same as the rest of us, no Formally
10 them at all
The duchess gave us a hearty in
'italion to come down to her place
n Normandy snd spend our next |
'acation. Must g. to supper now;
VII tell you mere about lu-trip |
'c.t tine"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28

new slogan CT The conservation de
partment Of the oklahoma food ad-
ministration. Special stress will be
laid on the saving Of wheat, sugar
meats and fats, but the conservation
program is to be extended to all
food that may be exported
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28
GRADY COUNTY BOY
DIES IN ARMY CAMP

Word was received here today that
Chas. E. Coley. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
T J. Coley who live southeast of
Rush Springs, died at Camp Dix,
Trenton, n J. Thursday. pneumonia
being given as the cause of his
death. The young man left here
about three months ago with draft
increment for Camp Cody. n. NJ. and
was later transferred to Camp Dix.
His body is being shipped back to
Rush Springs for burial.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28

Has a.Hish Opinion of chamberlain's
Tablets
" have a high ouinion of Cham.
nd as laxative" writes Mrs. c..
y Barnes, Charleston, III. 81 have
never found anything so mild and
pleasant to lse. Ny brother has also
used these tablets wi Satisfactory
ieSults' d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28

Eat lsss and save more. is the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28
Weighed 80 Pounds Before Taking
PERUNA
Reeommends Il 10 Her Friends

Recommends it 10 Her Friends
4 don't need peruna any more.
J am all well. ] have taken six
bottles. j weighed ninety pounds
before ] started with Peruna.
was just as poor aud so weakly. d
had given MP hopes Of ever get
ting well; such "A cough and spit-
ting, and cOsId not eat anything.
Now since taking Peruna L weigh
one hundred and 1hirty-fVe
pounds All my friends said 1
would never get well. 1 was Just
shadow. have surely recon-
mended your Peruna TO many OF
my friends. and they are using it,.
I VIII recommend Peruna. FOR L
am so thankful 4or what it has
done fer me.1
sold Everywhere
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28

w. S. S. means. I'VE Shall Sacri-
ice Are you buying War Savings
Stamps?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28
Now
Weigh
135
4.sH.a 49,
Pounds

Miss Clara Lohr.
n n. Gold St, Grand Rapids.
Mich.
In her letter opposite Miss Isohr
tells in ConvinCirr words Of fhe
benefits she received from Pe-N
runa-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-28

Try a Want Ad for results,
The Brinkley argus., 1918-02-08
T. D. Bounds for County
 and Probate Clerk.

The announcement of Ex-Sheriff, T. D. Bounds as candidate for County and Probate Clerk appears in this weeks Argus.
 MT. Bounds who for four years was Sheriff of this county, is we'll known to every body in the county. .Sn(ke going out of the Sheriff's office, Mir. Bonds has been devot- ing his time and energy to the faiii iii and has been enjoying the present prosperity.
 Mir. Bounds has a number of friends thro'out the county who be- lieve in his ability@to faithfully and efficiently serve in the very import ant office and hence his decision to again enter polite, and offer himself as candidate at this particular time.
 MT. Bounds in offering for this office says he realizes the import ance of the highest degree of effici- ency being necessary and that his several years of experience as Sheriff will enable him to render to the good people of the county just this kind of service.
 The Argus takes pleasure in be- speaking for MT. Bounds fair and impartial consideration at the hands of the voters.