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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-01

London is going to permit the trolley
to invade the densely crowded streets
in ttc heart Of that great metropolis. It
is announced that bills for the intro
ductlon Of electric tram service Of the
trolley pattern on such thoroughfares
as the Embankment Victoria street,
Buckingham Palace Road, and Kings
Road, Chelsea. viii be strongly opposed
and viii never be enacted while the
conservative government is in power
Il is asserted that the Development Of
an electric surface system is possible
in the East Side and in the suburbs,
and that the Introduction Of trolleys
on such broad thorougfares as White
chapel will be favored by both parties
in the London county council.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-01

Colorado Congressman, Who rs Au-
thor OF the Present Bill.)
rived. 1t is therefore true that AZ
present the United States Is using a
system of weights and measures which
Is based on the units Of the metric
system.
The metric system proper Is now ex-
clusively used by the United States
marine hospital service. by the for
eign department OF the postofioe. by
the United States coast and geodetic
survey, to some extent IN the mint
United States signal service. and
United States census department.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-01
Degree OF Doctor Of AM

Degree Qf Doctor Of a I-ff.
The proposal Of President Thwing OF
Western Reserve University that a
new degree Of doctor Of arts be estab-
lished does not meet with the approval
Of the majority OF the heads OF the
more important colleges. The degree
for men distinguished in technical and
industrial pursuits for whom the de-
gree for men distinguished in technical
and industrial pursuits for whom the
degree Of doctor OF laws seems inap-
propriate. The plan Is opposed by
Presidents Angel OF Michigan, Eliot
Of Harvard, Butler OF Colby, Carter Of
Williams. Hadley Of Yale. Harris OF
Amherst. Jordan of Stanford, Low OF
Columbia, Northrop Of Minnesota,
Raymond Of Union and schurman OF
Cornell. It IS approved by Presidents
stryker Of Hamilton, Wheeler Of
California. and Faunce Of Brown in a
modified way.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-01

DR.. Charles F. Fl Wigohs 81 Akron.
d has inst celebrated bis ninety-sev-
enth birthday. He still attends 10 his
practice as a physician. and even visits
- patents ct night when called upon
% do 50.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-01

The use Of the metric system was
declared obligatory in France on No
vember ?. 1901. but the French people
were not prepared for so sudden a
change, and in 1912 a compromise was
adopted which lasted until 1887 In
that year a law was passed making the
use Of the metric system obligatory
and ordering its enforcement after
January, 1870 At present it is uni
yersally used by France, as we'll as by
all European nations, except Great
Britain. where 81 IS allowed. but not
compulsory Russia was the last Of
great powers to make the change, hav-
Ing put the metric system into force
only few weeks ago On the contin-
ent the metric system has been adopt
ed by Mexico. Brazil. Chile, Peru,
and other Of the South and Central
American republics
AS early as 1917 the subject of
adopting the metric system in the
United States was agitated. John
Quincy Adams was appointed to inyes-
tgate the weights and measures Of the
United States and he found that the
standards of weight. measure, and ca
pacity differed considerably i~ = a'f
ferent states ana even In the same
state. He reported fully on the result
Of his Investigation and did not favor
the adoption Of the French or metric
system because Of the popular repug-
nance to a change and the inconven-
fence which would follow the adoption
Of a new system. At the same time ne
declared his belief that the metric sys-
tenn was almost ideal and reflected the
greatest credit on the men and on the
age which had devised it,
In 1880 another investigation was
made and It again was found that a
pound or a yard In one state or city
was often more or less than in another.
AS a result the treasury department
was authorized and instructed to have
made copies Of the standards Of weight
and measure then In it's possession. a
set Of which copies were 10 be deliv-
ed to the governor Of each state in the
union.
In 1866 1t was made by an act Of
congress lawful to employ the weights
and measures Of the metric system
throughout the United States and the
secretary Of the treasury was instruct
ed to furnish the governor Of each
state a set OF standard weights and
measures Of the metric system for the
use Of the respective states.
Under the regulations Of the inter-
national postal convention the metric
system was adopted as the standard in
all transactions between the nations
which are members Of the postal un-
ion, and accordingly the mail matter
transported between the United states
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07

Under one ownership there would be
demand for uniformity IN rates over the
entire system, an impossibiiity in prac-
tice. The Nebraska shipper who has to
pay los cents per ton per mile on his
business would be very soon asking the
courts why he should pay double the
price charged shippers east of Chicago,
who have only to pay IS cent per ton
per mile.
What answer could be made to that
kind of a question, l would like to ask
Railroad men understand the reasons
why rates should be higher in thinly
populated parts of the cQsSntry than in
areas thickly populated, 'hut their ex-
planation might not be- understood by
courts, juries or shippers. So long as
the country which would have to be
traversed by a through line from ocean
to ocean remains uneven in point of pop
ulation and business, just SO long will a
transcontinental system under one man
agement be difficult. Distinct difference.
in divisional conditions must long remain
bar against the success of any such
plan.
II went into Baltimore & Ohio with
some of my friends said Mr. Hill, ''be-
cause L believed the property could be
put into better conditions and earn more
with it's equipment and facilities 1 went
into Erie because it seemed to me a
sound business proposition. 1t is a good
property which has been kicked about
and neglected for many years. 1t seemed
to have fallen into popular disfavor and
people let it alone because of that fact
and without taking the trouble to look
further. I am not, however, attempting
the organization Of transcontinental
system. Nothing is further from my
mind, because as have before stated I
do not believe the undertaking practica
ble or feasible from any point of view"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
WASHINGTON NOTES.

The extensive work of the Isthmian
canal commission is nearing completion
and Admiral Walker. chairman of the
commission said today that the final re-
port probably will be ready for submis-
sion to the president in about six weeks.
The comptroller of the currency has is
sued call for statement of the condi-
bon OF national banks at the close of
business on Wednesday, April "a
The division of insular affairs of the
war department issued a statement Civ
ing vital statistics for the city of Manila.
1t shows that the death rate per thou
sand in Manila during last year was 81. Al.
This is lower than the rate prevailing In
City of Mexico and in Bombay. Rubonic
plague. claimed 199 victims during the
year out Of 271 cases.
The industrial commission will resume
its sittings for the taking of testimony
today and will continue them for two
weeks or more The questions will re-
ceiVe especial attention relative TO indus-
trial combinations, the tariff and trans
portation. Charles NJ. Schwab of the
Steel trust has promised to be present
on the 10th.
The state department has paid to the
Mexican government. through the Mexi-
can ambassador here 81 COO as full in
demnity to the heirs of Florentine Suaste,
Mexican citizen, who was lynched in
La Sale county. Texas, in 1895 The
payment was provided by congress out
of humane consideration and without ref
erence to the question of federal liability.
Commissioner Hermann of the general
land Office, has rendered a decision deny-
Ing the motion of the East Kansas city
Land company, of Kansas CITY, Mo, for
a review and annullment of the general
land. office decision of last August n
what is known as the Mensinger heirs
case. involving several hundred Thousand
dollars worth of valuable land within
the city limits.
The comntroller of the currency has de-
claUed dividends in favor of the creditors
Of lnsolvent national banks as follows:
p per cent First National bank of Niles.
Mich: p per cent the First National bank
the Citizens National bank of Hillsbor-
ough, o.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
THE WEATHER.

Minnesota-Fair and cooler Tuesday;
Wednesday fair; fresh northwesterly
winds.
WIJconsin-Fair in western, rain IN
eastern portion Tuesday; cooler; Wednes-
day fair; fresh northwesterly winds.
Iowa-Fair Tuesday and Wednesday,;
cooler in eastern portion Tuesday;
warmer in western portion Wednesday (;
northwesterly winds.
North Dakota and South Dakota-Fair
Tuesday and Wednesday; warmer in
eastern portion; northwesterly winds, be.
coming variable.
Montapa-Fair Tuesday and Wednes.
day; warmer; variable winds.
st. Paul - Yesterdays observations
taken by the United States weather bu-
reau. st. Paul, P. F. Lyons. observer, for
the twenty-four hours ended at o'clock
last night-Barometer corrected for tenn
perature and elevation: Highest temper
ature, Ga lowest temperature. S.. aver
age temperature 62; daily range, 6: bar
ometer, 29.7O humidity, 76; precipitation,
.G3; p. m, temperature 62; p. m,
wind. north; weather. cloudy;
Yesterdays temperature
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
CORNWALL AT MELBOURNE
BRITISH HEIR APPARENT WELL
COINED TO AUSTRALIA.


MELBOURNE. May 6.-The Duke and
Duchess of Cornwall and York were to-
day officially welcomed on the soil of
Australia.
The duke and duchess were received at
the pierhead by Lord Hopetoun, gov
ernor general, and the state and federal
ministers After the ministers had been
presented the party passed down a quar-
ter Of a mile of carpeted pier and entered
carriages surrounded bI a guard of honor
composed of Victorian troops just re-
turned from South Africa, and proceeded
distance of seven miles through bril-
liantly decorated streets, bordered with
almost continuous lines of stands, filed
to their utmost capacitj. The entire
route was lined with demonstrative
crowds, and the decorations, arches We
netian masts and columns along the line
of march were very effective.
Opposite the town hall the procession
passed beneath the queens arch, can
opied with the royal colors and shelter
ing golden statue Of Queen Victoria
Twelve thousand troops We're in line
There are $4,000 visitors in Melbourne.
The drive terminated at the government
house
There was a picturesque scene at par
lament house when the procession of the
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York,
accompanied by Lord Hopetoun the gov
ernor general, the state and federal min
listers and the guard of honor arrived
there at 3:15 this afternoon Assembled
on the steps of the building were the for
eign minister's representatives Of colo
nies, including William Muilock, the Ca
madam postmaster general; the Ameri-
can and other cohsuls and a host Of
other prominent persons. The royal party
reached the government house at
0 clock. Here there was the scene Of the
greatest enthusiasm. A salute was fired
and the royal standard was hoisted.
Today the weather has been perfect,
and 1t is believed that crowd number
ing 100000 persons witnessed the process
sion Tonight the city and harbor are
abiaze with illuminations of most elab-
crate description.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
LOSS AT JACKSONVILLE
CONSERVATIVE ESTIMATE PLACES
1T AT TEN MILLION DOLLARS.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May 6-The
body Of Harry Bonnetheau. a real estate
dealer, was recovered today from the
st. Johns river. Mr.. Bonnetheau'
widow and son are Supposed to be in
New York city.
The bodies OF two negroes were also
recovered. All are victims Of Fridays
disastrous fire.
There are many rumors OF further
loss Of life, but owing to the departure OF
thousands Of people from the city It win
be impossible for several days to verify
the reports unless the bodies are found.
Mayor Bowden today issued a request
that all sightseers remain away from
Jacksonville. It is feared tho vast army
of idle negroes may cause some trouble,
and 1t is now believed that all those
who will not go to work at 81 per day
and rations will be deported.
Martial law continues to be rigldIy
enforced
An estimate on the total loss by fire,
as given by a former tax collector this
afternoon, places the total at $l0,5Gj, 900.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07

Weather Forecast for Today:
Fair: Cooler.
I-PrOpOsed New Treaty.
New Mexico's Ambition.
One Man Was Killed.
Getting Out of Chi LII.
Talk With j. j. HiII.
&Cars Must Stop at Como.
Funeral of w. j. FOOtner.
YOungers Seek Parole.
Territorial Pioneers.
S-News of Northwest.
Indian Agents Criticised.
4-EditOriaI Page.
5-SpOrting News.
st. Paul Loses Again.
Minneapolis Winner.
Results of Eastern Games.
6-News of Railroads.
Popular Wants.
7-Markets of the World.
Chicago May Wheat, IL I-sc.
Bar Silver, 6Oc.
Stocks Higher.
S-COurt of Appeals.
Jail Site still Unsettled.
Declare War on Unions.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
TO EXPLOIT KOREA.
SYNDICATE OF EUROPEAN AND
AMERICAN CAPITALISTS.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 6-The Post
says that Leigh Hunt, the millionaire
mine owner, has formed a syndicate of
American and European capitalists to
operate concessions vested in Hunt by
the Korean government and commonly
known as the American concession
The Post says the company is organ
lied with a capital of S15,O00,00O and that
the syndicate, which was formed in New
York, is composed OF the R9thschilds, of
don; the London Exploration company,
Paris Exploration company, Edward
Sweet & Co., Of New York; D. O. Mills,
]. B. Haggin and Hearst & Tate, Smith
q Perkins. of New York, and few
other capitalists of lesser Importance in
the financial world The company. 1t
is said, has chosen as its president IT
c. Perkins, of the Arm mentioned above
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
OCEAN LINERS.


New York-Arrived: Maasdaam. Rotter-
dam; Trave, Naples; Georgia, Liver
pool
Cherbourg-Arrived: Barbarossa. New
York for Bremen. Sailed: Kaiserin
Maria Theresa (from Bremen and South
ampton) for New York
Brow Head-Passed: Dominion, Port
land, Me-, for Liverpool.
st. Michael s-Passed Scotia, New
York for Genoa.
ibraltar-Arrived: Aller, New York.
Naples and Genoa (and proceeded) Sail
ed: Hohepzollern (from Genoa and Ma
ples), New York.
Southampton-Arriv Kaiser Wilhelm
der Crosse. New York via Cherbourg for
Bremen (and proceeded.) Sailed: Kaiserin
Maria Theresa (from Bremen, New
York via CheTbourg.
:. Havre-Arrived: La Gascogne, New
York.
St. Johns N F-Arrived: Corean,
Glasgow and Liverpool for Halifax and
Philadelphia.
Liverpool-Arrived; Ivernia, Boston.
Glasgow-Sailed: Sarmatian. Montreal;
State of Nebraska. New York.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
FAVOR PRESENT SYSTEM.
Report OF Ministers as to Drunken
ness Among Regulars.

CHICAGO. May 6.-The report of the
committee OF ministers which recently
investigated charges that the abolition
OF the canteen at Fort Sheridan had re-
suited in increased drunkenness among
the soldiers, made it's report today The
report embodies statements by many peo,
pie living in Highwood and other places
near the fort, and shows that the charges
Of greater disorder were untrue. For the
three months preceding the abolition of
the canteen the percentage OF arrests was
So; for the three months following, 40.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
Mixing A NEN TREATY
DRAFT OF NEW AGREEMENT RE
GARDING NICARAGUA CANAL
QUESTION
HANDED TO LORD PAUNCEFoTE
is MERELY THE FIRST STEP IN
NEGOTIATIONS TO REPLACE
TREATY THAT FAILED
SAID TO FAVOR NEUTRALITY

LONDON, May 6-The Associated
Press has been officially notified that
Lord Pauncefote has received from Sec
retary Hay the draft of a new Nicaragua
canal treaty 1t is understood that it ad-
Yises neutrality
WASHINGTON. May Cit is learned
from an authoritative source that before
Secretary Hay left here for the West
he had several conferences with Lord
Pauncefote relative to the basis for an
other Isthmian canal treaty, and that an
unofficial ritten memorandum also was
submitted to Lord Pauncefote on the
subject. The ambassador has made
known the general results of these con-
Versations and of the memorandum to
the authorities in London, and it is
doubtless to this that allusion is made in
the London dispatches. 1t is said, how
ever, that the negotiations are so tenta-
tive and informal that they are not re-
garded as an official exchange or PROPOSE
tion. What they embody is not made
known here, though it is understood they
are chiefly an exposition of the views
held by the United States senator's to the
essential features which should be in
cluded in a treaty.
CANAL TO BE NEUTRAL
While this is not a proffer of a treaty
what is considered essential by the SEN
ators who control the ratification of any
treaty which will be made. 1t also is
learned Indirectly from senators who
have been consulted that among the chief
features in the negotiations are a neutral
ization of the canal, the United States
alone undertaking to guarantee this
neutrality, and the admission of all ship
ping on an equal basis with that of the
United States.
> Although, as stated, these conferences
and the written memorandum have been
exchanged, 1t is not expected there will
be any further negotiations prior to Lord
Pauncefote's departure for London,
which occurs on June s. or during his alb
sence. The British embassy will remove
to Newport as son as the ambassador
leaves Mr. Gerard o. Lowther will be
British charge d'affaires during Lord
Pauncefote's absence.
MKINLEY AND DOM PAUL.
It is learned at the state department
that the president has made no state
ment through any of the usual channels
to the effect that he would refuse to re-
ceiVe Paul Kruger officially or unofficial
ly. The government has made no prom
Use as to the character of his reception
If he should decide to come here.
CENSUS FRAUD INDICTMENTS.
The director of the census today was
notified that indictments had been re-
turned this morning to the federal court
sitting in Baltimore in the cases Of the
men under arrests for census frauds in
Maryland. There were two indictments
each in the case of the enumerators Abel,
Bowles, Graves and Guyther, and one in
the case Of Attorney Ching The enum-
orators are charged with falsifying their
returns and with conspiracy and Ching
with conspiracy only The court set
the 9th inst. for the hearing of the case
There are 1866 items in the counts and
the papers in the case weighed forty-eight
pounds.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
AT NEW YORK HOTELS.

NEW YORK, May s-(special FOL
lowing are NOrthwesterners registering
at New York hotels today:
ST. Denis-J. H. Morrissey St. Paul;
Dr.. ]. H. Keller, Minneapolis.
Manhattan-C. M. Kluckhelm, St. Paul
Union Square-Miss Kluckhelm, F. T
Reynolds st. Paul
Westmipster-Miss M. NJ. Newell, Min
nesota.
Fifth Avenue-George searles. La
Morton House-c. H. saper, MInneap-
olis.
Navarre-C. ]. Griffith Minneapolis.
Empire-Mr. and Mrs ]. Z. Day, Min
Arlington-E T. Skies, Minneapolis.
Marlborough-Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Har-
ris Minneapolis
Imperial-C E. Wales Minneapolis
Broadway Central-P. S. Price, Mime
apolis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
BANKS MORE CAUTIOUS
MARGIN INCREASED AT NEW YORK
ON LOANS ON STOCKS.

NEW YORK, May e.-CaIl money ad-
vanced to 10 per cent today, and some
of the banks inaagurated a new system
with reference to accepting collateral for
loans. What passed for an adequate
margin week or so ago. when the bull
movement was at its height, was not con-
sidered sufficient to meet the uncertain
tics of today's market For that reason
one Of the principal banks required a
margin of $50 on each 800 asked for in
new loans, scrutinizing with unusual care
the names upon the paper The president
pointed out that this precaution was sure
" necessary with stocks that had jumped
five or ten points a day, and that in some
cases it was really difficult to get down
to a conservative basis for estimating
the value of collateral offered.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
IRELAND At CAPITAL.
GUEST AT DINNER IN HONOR OF
CARDINAL ATARTINELLI.

WASHINGTON, May 6-Ambassador
Cambon gave dinner tonight at the
French embassy in honor of Cardinal
Martinelli. The additional guests were
Archbishop Ireland, of St. Paul; Mgr
Marchetti, the papal ablegate; Count
Colacicchi, member Of the papal guard; !;
Mgr Rocker, Justices White and Mo
Kenna, of the supreme court; the Span
ish minister, the Duke of ARGOS; the
charge daffaires Of Austria-Hungary,
Count Tarnowski; the charge d'affaires
of Belgium, Mr.. Wauters; Representa-
tive McCleary, of Minnesota; the Princes
Jacques and Albert de Broglie and NJ
Marc Fassy, of France, who are making
a tour Of this country; Lieutenant Com
mander Faramond, M. Jules Boeufve, of
the French embassy; Mgr. Conaty, rec
tor of the Catholic university, and Rev.
DR.. Magnien, Of Baltimore.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
Oonrer nt Chica 20.

CHICAGO, May s.-Minister wu Is .
hero, and is entitled 10 the lasting graf
itude Of every American citizen, In these
words Mai. E. II. Conger, United States
minister to China. disposes Of the charge
that he Is at enmity with WI Ting Fang.
Minister Conger arrived here from his
home tonight on his way to Washington,
where he is going to report to the state
department.. b
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
TRIAL OF PROF. EASTMAN
TAKING OF TESTIMONY FOR THE
DEFENSE OCCUPIED THE DAY.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May 6.-This, the
thirteenth day of the Eastman murder
trial, was spent by the defense in piling
up additional evidence to support the con-
fendant and the victim of the shooting,
Richard H. Grogan Jr., were at all tines
pleasant No mention was made of rim
fire or center fire bullets or revolvers
The incidents of the fatal day were
scarcely touched upon.
The evidence showed that the two fam
lilies were at all times copgenial, that the
two men engaged in athletic sports to-
gether. But the sport which mostly took
their fancy was shooting at mark Mrs
Eastman, wife of the defendant, took the
stand just before the close of the after
noon session, and had not finished her
testimony when the court adjourned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-07
EDITOR SHOT Him.
BRACAs AMONG PROMINENT CITI-
ZENS OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA.


SANTIAGO DE CUBA, May 6.-Senor
Corona, editor Of the Cubano Libre. shot
and slightly wounded Ricardo Miranda IN
the theater here tonight.
The Cubano Libre had published a
statement accusing Miranda and two
companions, who are all prominent Re
publicans, Of lndulging In drunken and
disorderly conduct the previous night.
The article called particular attention to
the private character of Miranda and his
friends. Miranda, accompanied by his
companions called at Corona's house dur
Ing the day, but the latter refused TO see
them. They left word that they would
shoot Corona on sight. Tonight at the
theater Miranda entered Corona's box
and attempted to assault him with p
cane. Corona quickly drew a revolver
and shot Miranda above the car, inflict-
ing a painful but not dangerous wound,
The attack IS a result Of the political
feeling between the two Cuban factions.
and considerable excitement has been
aroused. All the participants IN the af-
fair are in jail.