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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-10-20

0uasr araa- tits si>n s1nsed out
thss Oziah rm4 ErEr TOTS j. solely
al agr. caltuEai eoanigy. Whiie the
Indian TeFEiiurg possesses vaiu-
abip coal and Mineral deposits
uhicb HouId give staie s diver
sIsy or Interests uhich would not
render the people wholly depen-
deb upon 5 sige pnrsait-
Baf another Consideration i
the question % rhr ability OF ihe
people 70 snpporl Independent
srase governments il tbe two
territories. Ii i believed b.
those Who have made . shady OF
this question that sepa- aie states
wonsd impose bardsusome taxa
ton up0n he eifz far beyond
tbai 81 slmost any other state IN
tic a8lun IL gra4 hen crops
were poor ia 0kiaaoma i would
be exceedingly diaens for the
people 70 ale iAe zes imposed
upon then. VITA lie two terri
tories coasoiia ed lie taxes
would be Cistr sntsd among a
much larger poFu ion with q
greater nEmger q Industries 10
share ii the expense 81 the gov
ernmeat-.
In opposition to the proposition
of the admission of the tEo ieEri-
tories INTO the union as one state
tits being that the Indian Terri
tory. at present, is not in con-
dition for state government. The
tribal forms Of government are
still in existance and will con-
tinue, under treaty stipulations,
for several years to come, and
until the terms of those govern
ments expire il would be impossi-
bile 10 extend statehood to the
Indian Terri ory.
The advocates of this PROPOSE
3tion however, have come forward
with o solution which. il is be,
flieged. will meet al the require
rnents or the case. They propose
4 the Immediate admission Of Okla.
homa With a provision providing
l for tie absorption cftfe dndfae
TERRITORY ali fast as the tribal
foi- s Of government become ex-
tinct. This suggestion seems tc
meet with general favor and iron
present indications it will be Tbs
line along which Del, gate FiglF
ana others win conduct the.i
4 fght with apparently bright pro
\ specis Of success.
In the event ofthe passage q
such bill at the coming s5so.
of congress nothing will be d0ul
with the bills now pending in th'
house and senate providing
territorial form Of governmet
for the Indian Territory E
of this character we're introfucei
in the house and senate las
winter and strong efforts a
to secure favorable reports tF0a
the committees on Territorie Q
the hcnse and seDate, but 0hel
congress adjourned nothing bal
been done The principal reas d
fer this vas q desire On the par
! Of the members Of the commit
! teea 70 wait uhtil some decisio
! was reached. On The bili prcsidIu
j statehood for Oklahoma. which
vss ezpected, would includ
I same provision for the India
j Territory.
- Es-s.-sss--
Tie 1cFe Teiis are very clear and Ill4F
5 quite small spots, net too closely SCI
Fine white and flesh pink tnlle
Airewea With small black spots. an
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
Cut in Passenger Rates.

Since the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western railroad has changed
management and begun earning in
creased dividends it has also made
many improvements. They now have
the fastest train between New York
and Buffalo. and in connection with
the Nickle Plate are arranging for n
new fast train service between New
York and Chicago. They now expect
to put the new train service into oper-
alton about June l. This train will
make the run from New York to Chi
cago in about the same time as the
New York Central and Lake Shore,
which now runs the fastest trains. The
disturbing feature of this new service,
however, is the cut rate.
The LackaWGnna Nickel Plate train
takes you through first-class with hard
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
The Coal Trade.

Quietness pervades the anthracita
coal trade, but this is natural at this
season of the year, when there is no
incentive for heavy purchases by con-
sumers. Recent circular prices are be-
ing firmly adhered to, and no indica.
tions are apparent of any deviation
from this policy. That authority the
Coal Trade Journal, says the future
of the trade is bright, adding:
Demand for tonnage VIII be as
great this year as last. when the
proper season for shipment arrives,
while prices are considerably higher
than the average for 1899" The soft
coal trade still continues to occupy a
strong position. Tonnage has been
none too great at any point OF pro-
duction, and there is a scarcity Of
some grades in some places.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12

Superintendent Salisbury discussed
the West Lackawanna avenue viaduct
proposition with The Tribune man
yesterday afternoon, and stated that
the company will consider the mat
ter and if possible assist the members
of the board of trade in furthering
the project.
lie stated that it is hardly prob
able that President Truesdnle will be
in the city before the meeting of the
board of trade, but was of the opin-
ion that he still maintains his original
idea regarding the viaduct, which is
the closing up of the crossing entirely.
Mr. Salisbury believes that it would
be the best plan to permit both rail-
way companys to build the viaduct
the full width of the street. and let
the city take care of whatever dam
ages result therefrom.
The West Side board OF trade COM
mittee did not meet Manager Sillman
on Thursday. The conference was
postponed until next week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
Mems Belts at 6OC.

These are of cowhide lined with calf
skin, rs inch wide-the popular width.
The buckles are of solid brass, heavily
nickeled-won't rust. We took large
quantity aud so secured them at a figure
that makes this price possible-5o cents.
They're worth more. All Sizes
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12

While a good many in the trade seem
disposed to think that the bottom will
drop out of iron and steel prices, lead
ing authorities, although not taking
very hopeful view of conditions, agree
that the situation is not so bad as
many believe. The Iron Age declares:
THE iron trade presents little of an
encouraging character. Prices con-
tinue to droop, except on a limited
list Of steel products, such as rails
and structural shapes, on which old
rates are firmly maintained. The
Withholding of specifications on con-
tracts is contributed to the further
disquiet of manufacturers. This can
not be helped, however, as the same
policy is being carried out from con-
sumers OF highly finished products
down the line to the users of raw ma
terials.
1--WE have some indications at i'm
portant trade centers of an increased
demand for various kinds of iron and
steel, probably due to the fact that
certain buyers, enjoying a good de-
mand for their own products, regard
the reduction in prices so far made
sufficient to induce them to moder-
ately cover their requirements. A fair
business is being done in steel rails,
and some excellent contracts have
been placed for structural shapes. 1t
is expected that railroad companies
will largely be obliged to purchase
cars and other essential material this
summer to meet their fall necessities,
and a much heavier railroad business
is expected to result in consequence
of the shrinkage which has taken place
in iron and steel prices. These prices
are no longer prohibitory, as was so
frequently alleged not long since"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
Suerintendent Russell Arrives.

General Superintendent Z. G. Rus
sell, of the Lackawanna railroad, ar
rived in the city yesterday afternoon
from New York. and will make his
headquarters here from now on. His
clerical force has not arrived yet but
will be moved here as soon as a To-
cation is decided upon.
Mr. Russell looks we'll and is now
enjoying excellent health. He has
taken up his duties again after several
weeks absence and was in conference
with officials of the company in Su-
perintendent Daly's office during the
afternoon.
The work of arranging the schedule
of summer trains is progressing rapid
ly and will be completed in a few days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
CONTRACTS CERTIFIED.
Contractor Gibbons to Commence
Work on Scranton Street at Once.

Controller Howell yesterday certified
the contracts for the construction of
both the Scranton street and Provi-
dence Road sewers, and Contractor
Gibbons is now ready to proceed with
the construction of the former at once.
AS mentioned previously in The Trib-
une. the strikers from the Mt. Pleasant
mines will be given the preference on
both jobs, and it is expected that some
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
D., L. & w. Board for Today.

Following is the makeup of the Del
aware, Lackawanna and Western
board for today:
Scranton Pa, May 18th, 1900.
WILD CATS, SOUTH.
Friday, May llth.
+ p. NIL. ]. Larkin.
p. MP Singer.
p, nj. Bush.
10 p. ma. G. Hammitt.
II p. MP. J. o'Malley.
WILD CATS. NORTH.
& p. mr.. W. Peckins.
p. MI. Rowe with W. II, Bartholomew S
men.
p. m.--John Ciahagan.
II p. MT. Fitzpatrick,
Saturday, May I2th
WILD CATS. SOUTH.
1880 a. MI. W. Devine.
3a. m.-F. f. Stevens with J. F. Stevens men
5 a. NC. NJ Wallace,
o a. NC. Hill.
a. m-Bisbing with Mann's men.
a. m.-'E. Duffy with Brooks men.
10 a. MI V. Colvin.
II a. ma. J. Mcdonnell.
p. m.-John Ennis.
p. MI. Nauman.
$50 p. MI. McCue.
p. m--O hdnuolpn.
SUBMITS.
$50 a. m, north-Frounkfelker.
sa. M, south-A +. Mullin.
10 a. m, north-Nichols
6p. m, south-McIane.
PULLERs.
10 a. m.-LaBar
PUsHERs.
s a. m, south-Houser
1l30 o. no., south-Moran.
Up m, south-Murphy.
10 p. m, south-C. Cawley.
PASSENGER ENGINE
$40 p. m.--Msgoyern. u.
WILD CATS. NORTH.
8 a. NC. Kingsley.
1880 q. mn. Hennigan.
1880 p. NC. Ludlow.
Q p. MI Swartz.
a3o p. MI oHsrs.
t46 p. MS Carmody.
Bsmmitt with A. Hopkins men.
Dan Kesrney win go out with Z. Duffy in plse
Of N. Staples
J. 0errity and crew will go out tonight, Ma.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12

coal burning engines and a cinder
rcadbed without sleeper for $50 and
with the sleeper s25; while over the
other line you are obliged TO take II
sleeper, the train not having coaches,
and the fare is $29
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
SPECIAL BARGAINS FOR TODAY ONLY
Ladies' Shoes.

I48 pairs ladies' vicl kid lace and button patent
tip. fine shoes. made to sell at S. so, only SI.6o.
% pairs adies.iine dongola button and lace
Goodyear welt Shoes made to sell at S. only SI.4o.
900 pair ladies russell patent tip lace shoes,
made to sell at s.. 90, only $I7o.
500 pair ladies Shoes common sense, opera
tip, heel and spring heel, lace and button, worth
$3.50. at 70c, 0Sc and SI.7o. All sizes.
Ladies' serge congress and lace shoes. 4oc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
LIVE NEWS OF THE
INDUSTRIAL WORLD
PRESENT CONDITION OF THE
IRON TRADE.

What the Iron Age Has to Say
About the Outlook for the Future.
Make UP of the D., L. & w. Board
for Today-Superintendent Russell
Has Arrived in the City-Views of
Superintendent Salisbury with Ref
erence to the Viaduct-The Coal
Trade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
Mems Madras Shirts at 81.

They are made OF excellent Madras, in
correct styles, both as to patterns and
styles, aud at dollar each are the best
value we've seeu this season. All have
detachable cuffs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The Kindness displayed by superintendent
Howell In allowing the students to view Thurs.
days parade as IL passed tho school was we'll
received by the students, ant scme applause in
the auditorium might have been audible on that
morning had not the discipline Of the school
prevented this. The large crowd OF boys that
assembled on the eastern side Of Washington
avenue were composed mostly OF high school stu
dents and the manner in which they greeted
the approach Of every new feature Of the parade
was desfening. AZ one time the noise arose to
such a pitch that a rather spiri; ell horse be.
came frightened and sisn'hcd its desire to be
rid Of the noise by cndeavoring TO dssL up Vine
street. Two Of the students seeing the peril
in which the occupants Of the carriage were
placed. hastily seized the animal by the bride
and brought him tc a standstill. This afforded
time enough for another student TO assist the
lady who occupied the carriage to the pave
ment.
The regular bmonthy meeting OF the Liter.
sry N cicty held yesterday at the close OF the
session was one which was enjoyed by all who
we're present. As there was no business Of i'm
portancc 10 come before the society the musical
programme was taken Up. Miss Barrowman S
piano sclo was well rendered and received the
hearty applause Of the students. Edgar Con-
nell was on the stage with his mammoth phono'
graph and gave a number OF choice selections.
The programme committee is to be commended
for the excellent Judgment they displayed in the
selection Of a suitable programme.
Some Of the outragcs committed by certain OF
the boys in the locker rooms becoming un-
bearable and unless they arc stopped something
serious may take place. A practical joke is
all right, but the things some Of the students do
under the mistaken idea that they have humor
concealed in them is enough TO invite sound
application Of the oldfsshioncd birch.
5. W. Dawes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12

400 of them will be at work within a
week or ten days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
Men, Shoes.

4S pairs mems patent leather, odd sizes and
toes, worth $500. at SI.oS.
I46 pairs Mems Russet and Black s. Shoes, sI.os
10 pairs Mems Russet and Black Shoes at oSc.
worth 81. 50. Boys Shoes at oSc. Mems, Boys
and Youths Rubber Sole Shoes only 4oc. Boys
and Youths Russet Shoes at o8c. new line OF
Chlldrens Shoes at prices to suit every one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
Regarding the Viaduct.

1th, on p. m. summit south in place OF Nc
,anp.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12

We've no objection to make to that.
It's only right and proper to make
comparisons and find out whether we
are up to mark" or not.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12

Our regular customers occasionally
call at other stores to see what they
can do for them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12

So We say, "Iook where you will,
but don't buy without seeing Ours,
first or last"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
Mems BaIbriggan Underwear, 60C.

We have it in two weights-a light,
fine grade, and medium weight-both are
the best values we have ever offered. Our
well-known reputation for selling the best
soc Balbriggans will be fully maintained.
All sizes from 80 to so.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12
Mems Half Hose, Zoe Pair.

Of fine cotton, fast black, assorted tans,
cadet blue, navy blue aud cardinal. Value
fully 80 cents
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-12

We never suffer by comparison,
and the fact of having compared Our
Clothes with others only makes our
customers feel better satisfied.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-06-01
DECORATION EXERCISES
Beautifully and ImpressiveIy OBJ
served, Notwithstanding
the Weather.

The Indictment weather interfered
materially with the Decoration exer-
cises here Wednesday, but goodly
number of veterans mustered and
marched to the |. o. o. F. cemetery.
The rain and mud we're as nothing COM
pared with the hardships and suffer-
ings they endured during their ser
vice for their country and flag, and as
Of old the weather did not defy them.
Sunday morning G.. a. r. Post No.
$, G. A. r., attended the Baptist
church in a bodyand listened to an
interesting, pathetic, reminiscent, pa
trlotic and instructive sermon by Rev.
r. b. Mcdaniel on "a Nations True
Independence, and the congregation
treated them with the Difference due
men bent with age and upon the verge
Of the grave, whose valor saved the
nation and resulted in the preserva-
tion of government that has since
Afforded peace and happiness to its
people. And that feeling and sccuri-
ty of reunion since recent military
events and achievements in which
comrades on either side and their sons
took a part made the respect shown
all the more significant. The number
of these grand old men and loyal citi-
zens is gradually thinning and year by
year they count themselves fewer.
Our people generally are solemnly i'm
pressed with this sad situation and
have more tender feeling for the
survivors.
Wednesday forenoon committee OF
veterans went to Elk View cemetery
and scattered flowers over the graves
Of the soldier dead there. AT 10
O'Clock in the afternoon the G. A. RS
and a number OF others fell in line at
the Hall on Pike street and to the
strains OF martial music by drum
corps, consisting Of Andrew S. Criss,
Captain James Smith, Brack Thorn
and Enoch Yerkey and his son,
marched to the I.o o. +. cemetery
where the ritual service was observed
and many fresh, sweet flowers strewn.
Salutes were dispensed with. They
returned to the Hall, where Mai. A.
c. Moore, Col. Henry Raymond. ]. N.
Kelley, d. o. Carpenter and colored
gentleman from Parkersburg named
Sandusky made brief, but appropriate
and interesting addresses.
Our venerable friend Enoch Yerkey,
as is well known, was confederate
soldier and saw mush service, but his
custom has been to attend our G. A.
| r. memorial exercises number Of
years, and the Union veterans expect
! his coming with his famous fife, with
| as much JOY as II he had fought side
by side with them.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-06-01
Hobo Came back Tor Trial.

The mayor had two comIcal and
humorous hobos before him Wednes-
day morning whose Wit Furnished
much amusement for the spectators.
One james Frances Burke Of Irish
nationality walked out Of the city
prison during the night and rumigated
the mayors ONCE for drink. Fail
ing to find the desired article, he made
an unsuccessful attemptto incarcerate
himself. Then he walked out into
open air, returning in the morning
with nice clean bunch Of onions and
radishes freshly pulled from some
garden and requested that his fellow
prisoners share with him in morning
meal. His request was granted. On
trial he and his associate Of the Weary
Willie stripe, Charley Miner, by name,
stated that they saw some cows In
field over on Shanty Hill and conclud-
ed they wanted some buttermiik, as
they were tired of drinking water.
The mayor fined them sleach. They
paid it and left the city temple OF
justice, bowling their many thanks to
His Honor.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-06-01
A QUIET BUT PRETTY WEDDING.
Maynard shuttleworth and Lille Shut
tIewortb United in the Holy Bonds
Of Matrimony.

At $50 o'clock, Thursday evening
May "a, 1900 at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. jacob Bishop, brotherinlaN
and sister ofthe bride, very pretty
quiet, home wedding took place, In
which Mr.. Maynard n. Shuttleworth
OF Romine's Mills, and Miss Lille
Shuttleworth of Morgantown, were
the high contracting parties. Only
the brothers and sisters Of the bride
and groom and a few intimate Fair
mont and Clarksburg friends were
present.
The parlor had been beautifully and
artistically decorated with palms and
carnations for the occasion and pre-
sented lovely and picturesque ap-
pearance, as the wedding guests gath
cred to witness the ceremony pro-
nounced in impressive manner by Rev.
j. T. EeCff, OF Fairmont.
The bride wore a lovely white or
candle and carried huge bunch OF
white carnations, and looked very
charming. She is daughter OF Sam
uel ShuttlewOrth, ESQ.,, Of Morgan
town, and is quite an accomplished
lady, being graduate of the State
University at Morgantown and of high
musical attachments.
Mr.. Shuttleworth is son Of Samuei
Shuttleworth, ESQ, of Romines Mills.
and a brother OF Mrs. A. NJ. T. Cum
bingham and Miss Bessie Shuttle
worth OF this city. He is u farmer,
shrewd young business man, stock
dealer and quite popular.
Clarksburg guests at the wedding
we're Misses Lulu and Bessie shuttle
worth, A. NJ. T. cunningham, Harvey
w. Harmer, and John Patton.
The wedding party came up on the
morning train Friday and went to the
home of the groom's parents at Ro-
mines Mills, where an enjoyable re-
ception was given the happy couple
and a merry company of the most in
innate friends Of the family. A very
sumptuous dinner was served OF all
the delectables and refreshments Of
the season. 1t was, indeed, most
pleasant occasion and not soon to be
forgotten.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shuttleworth have a
host of warm friends, beside the Tele-
gram, who wish them a long life of
happiness and prosperity.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-06-01
SAWED ou1oF JAIL
A Tramp got his Liberty by use Of
a Burglars saw.

About O'Clock, Monday evening,
Chief Childers was summoned to the
East End to look after dozen tramps
who had congregated near the rail-
road back OF the Catholic church and
made their presence disagreeable on
account of their theft of vegetables
from gardens in that vicinity. They
resented his interference with them
during the supper hour and 1t became
necessary for him TO summon the
entire force to his assistance. BY the
time the officers were ready for action,
the hobos had begun to move on and
only five were captured. They were
lodged in the city lookup for the
night. A little after9 O'Clock that
night one, giving his name as Walter
Barten escaped by saving off bar Of
the cell with what must have been a
burglars saw. The space. through
which the escape was made was about
I inches wide and 10 inches long. His
absence was not discovered until he
had made good his departure from the
city. The other hobos, Ed. Rogers,
Harry Ward, Thomas Jennings and
Frank Hardy, were allowed next
morning TO hit the grit as fast as pos
sible.
Hardy is "a one-legged cripple and
Barten used his crutch in prying of
the half sawed-off bar. He and Bar
ten are suspected Of being implicated
In the bank robbery q few weeks ago
at Freeport, Pa, and after his trial
before the mayor he was held upon
suspicion few days until HIS photo
graph could be sent to Pittsburg for
Identification.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-06-01
kIDNApPEoAls OWN CHILD
But the Mother got Wind Of Il and
Pursued himto the Bitter end,

Several days ugo u man, giving his
name as Cleye Butcher and his resi-
dence Gallipolis, Ohio, landed here in
quest OF a wife, from whom he had
separated, and their small child, a lit
tie four-year old girl. His story went
that he had received a letter from
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gibson, Of
Gypsy, that the child was there and
being sadly neglected by the mother
who was no longer ut to care for the
little one on account OF the life she
was leading.
Butcher was directed to Gypsy and
nothing more was heard of the mat
ter until Sunday afternoon, when
Butcher abducted the child from the
house OF its grandparents at Gypsy,
and boarded the west bound accom-
medallion here. In the mean time
friends OF Mrs. Butcher notified her
at West Union, where she had gone 20
work in hotel, and when the train
arrived there, a frail, little woman
boarded IL, without cent to pay her
fare. Her pennileSs condition and
plteous appeals for her darling to
which the husband was heartlessly
oblivious excited the interest and
pity OF the other passengers and q
purse OF 81 was raised to pay her fare
TO PaIkersburg, where she might In
woke the assistance OF officers oget
ynnQrnccIon NJ fho kIf1na rund child