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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
An UItImatum.
nv Will y Hale

by WILL r. HALE
Copyright, 1901. by Daily story Pub Coz
OF the various companies working
the Mil Valley phosphate lands, the
most popular among the employees was
that Of Thomas q Jay-a fact chiefly
due TO the kindly department and just
ideas Of its members. Walter Thomas,
the junior partner had gone from
Sibley 10 Mil Valley and purchased
a considerable tract. and as il proved
rich in phosphates he was soon on
the road 10 fortune A few months
afterward he had sold an interest TO
Jay who was In needy circumstances,
although a capable business man. The
esteem In whicn the partners were
held was especially demonstrated dur
ing the first strike OF the laborers-
a week of rioting. called Black Week
by some Of the companies; for Thomas
q Jays men remained at work in spite
OF every effort made TO bring them
out
A few days before Black Week
Thomas announced that he was go
ing 10 claim a month of, averring that
he needed a change
That's an right. OF course, said
Jay But I trust your health is not
falling Waldo2"
NO" replied the latter There
are rumors that many Of the men are
dissatisfied with the scale OF wages;
do YOU think you can get along by
yourself if they go out?"
I think / can. The truth is. / have
no fears as to the course Of our em-
pl0yes. trust you viii return re-
juvenated. so to speak"
There was something in his part
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which must have proved satisfactory.
for that evening he wired his partner
as follows.
VIII arrive By 4 o'clock train. or
at latest bs 4.40. Have Rev. Whit
man at City Hotel
Jay smiled. Notwithstanding the SER
i0usness Of the labor situation, and
went about putting things IN readi-
ness; then waited impatiently for the
earliest train 1t was delayed. for it
was crowded with laborers coming to
take the place Of the strik IFS. and
there came nigh being a wreck at ons
place.
At last the O'clock train hove in
sight. but just behind was also the
4.4O. What if Colonel Lowell had
learned Of the elopement and followed
on the latterg The mob Of miners
surrounded both trains. and refused
to let any one get out. There was a
great huubab. and IL was made worse
as men IN charge Of the laborers sue
ceeded in breaking through the Gordon
OF miners. There were two or three
shots fred. and. rushing TO the win
dow. Thomas saw that Colonel Lowell
had got out Of the hindmost train and
was making frantic efforts to reach
the one in which he and Miss Lowell
we're. The old. gentleman was very
red in the face. anu he was not using
the choicest language as the strikers
endeavOred to check his advance.
After the report OF firearms sounded.
Thomas heard the sheriff demanding
to know who had made matters worse
by such a resort 10 violence.
See that old gentleman yonder with
the long gray hair and side-whiskerss'
said Thomas quickly, directing the
sheriff toward Colonel Lowell He
Is the man most to blame; arrest him,
and think comparative quiet can be
secured"
The sheriff rushed off and seized the
colonel. The latter protested, but
his protests we're ignored He was
dragged of by a deputy at the sug-
gestion OF the sheriff, and was soon
out Of sight; though before he disap-
peared he shook his fist at Thomas.
who knew BY that that he had been
seen. and that the sheriff had in all
probability given the name Of his ac-
cuser to the old gentleman in duranee
vile
Late that evening. while Thomas
and his bride were sitting In the par
lor Of the City Hotel Colonel Lowell
came in in custody Of an officer. He
had recovered from his rage. and there
was a grim smile on his face
1.-The fool sheriff does not seem to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

When 9 presidential train like that
tnieh is now iourneying throughout
the South and West starts on long
: journey across the continent. much
more is involved than appears on the
surface. In the load which such a
train carries Is involved the possible
safety and the woiiare Of the nation,
aud II Is literally the chief business OF
thousands Of men. vi lie the train is on
tile road. to see III, IT passes IN safety
and without delays or Inconvenience
cf1any kind
In the nrsi place every division su-
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the methods Of young Lochinvar-
but old Colonel Lovells objections to
those who seek his daughters in mar
riage has become chronic. AT least.
IN this case. he has no right to OBJ
iect suggest for once a runaway
match
Jay had correctly surmised the cause
Of his friends discomfort Love af-
fairs are more difficult to be kept se-
cret than the schemes Of armies. All
the parties concerned were residents
of sibley. and the unsuccessful WOO
ing Of Thomas was known and dis
cussed by the gossips though the
young man was blissfully ignorant Of
the talk
Thomas was handsome prosperous
IN his present undertaking, if he had
not been before ia other enterprises.
and was the soul OF honor He had.
however. at least two reasons for be-
lieving in the assertion Of Joaquin
Miller. that
IL tell you that love Is the hltterest sweet
That ever laid hold on the heart 81 a
man.
One was that Colonel Lowell was
unalterably opposed to his marriage
to his daughter. Mary; the other was
that Mary. while coniessine her love
for Thomas. was averse to becoming
his wife without the consent Of her
father Two Of Colonel Lovell's
daughters had been compelled TO elope
for their lovers met no favor In his
eyes. His wife considered them with
more favor. and when she asked him
timorously why he opposed them. had
to put up with the reply. Just be-
cause ! am. and that's sufficient"
The truth was that Thomas was in
need Of a little advice at the time his
partner made his suggestion. Like
a drowning man. ready to- grasp a
straw. he listened with patience to
Jay. now that the subject had been
mentioned He very naturally asked:
What do you mean by appealing
to the young lady's fear2"
simply this. Tell her with all the
resolution you can command that you
propose asking her but once more to
listen to love and reason. and that
il she remains obdurate. you are 60
ing away with the firm determination
to forget her / am quite sure this
viii bring her around-she's q w0m-
an. you know Then when she con
sents. let the next thing be a wedding
before the old man can change her by
appeal or threat"
Thomas felt that this was the
dernier resort. and he would adopt
it. II Il should fail he would be 10
no worse condition than at present.
He accordingly repaired to Sibley.
While there vaciliating between his
resolve and trepidation. and almost
decided to press his suit no farther.
he received this letter from his part
ner.
The men have gone out on their
threatened strike at last-that is to
say. an save ours. An ugly feeling
prevails. The companies are trying
to get other laborers by train. but the
strikers declare they shall not work
the phosphate beds II they come. ]
fear trouble. Both sides are equally
determined. but the sheriff appears to
be ia sympathy with the laborers
Have you delivered that uiumatum
set? Be sure that you % not let your
courage ooze ont at the last moment.
L Is sure 70 work
WILLIAM H. JAY"
This decided Thomas. He had an
Interview with kiss Lowell at once
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which could By any human possibility
endanger its safety Close behind the
presidential train Is usually seen a Sec
ond engine. so that Ct IS closely guard
ed before. behind and on both sides
sull other precautions ere taken
Every station agent Is notified that on
The night or day when the train bear
Ing the President Is 20 pass his station
be must be continuously on duty. lie
may not leave the responsibility 90 his
suhordlnates be must personally az
tend to the arrangement Of the proper
signals and see 10 it with bis own eyes
that everything possible Is done TO
forward the train with speed and safe
~ Il may pass his little hackwoods
station AZ sixty miles an hour. but he
must stay on duty and watch and wait
until it flashes By in the night and.
with a sigh of relief he can cali up
the next station on the wire and am
nounce that the prcsidents train has
gone by and the weight has been lifted
from his shoulders.
Even weeks before the date Of the
Journeys start the roadoed has been
carefully Inspected hy the higher on
ciais Of the several roads over which
the presidential train IS 70 pass and
Improvement ind ions 7iii ii
a little later a second trip 81 inspection
Is made @ see that the orders pre-
yl0usly given have been carefully and
properly carried out
There are three Instead of two men
60 the cab. One of them IS the en-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

gineer He Is as carefully selected as
the best man on the division The sec
ond man is the fireman. The third is
the master o. transportation. He sits
in the cab alongside the engineer, and
the eyes Of both are centered on the
twin lines OF rail before them They
watch TO make sure that none CT their
subordinates make a mistake ald 10
be certain that nothing Is in the way
Of the presidential train.
When the train passes from one di-
vision 10 the next the transportation
manager leaves the train TO make way
for the man who Is responsible over
the next division.
Whoever covers the entire 5000
miles OF the journey might observe at
least thirty different men. sitting per-
haps In a seat In the smoking car.
with slouch hats pulled over their eyes.
keeping careful track Of every Incident
. OF the trip. They are the division SUI
perintendents. each OF them with the
entire burden and responsibility Of the
presidential train on his shoulders until
II passes safely beyond the limits Of
his territory When such connecting
points are reached the observer. II he
walked out on the platform. would
be likely to hear conversation like
this.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

By a curious chance. George. the
second son Of the king Of Denmark has
reigned for a longer period than MS
father has over his native kingdom.
George having been elected king Of the
Henenes in March. 1865. while KING
Christian did not ascend the throne
until six months later.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

A PILOT ENGINE TRAVELS AHEAD.
perintendent and practically every en-
ploye over which the presidential train
passes Is notified days 10 advance of
it, coming The exact minute Of its
departure and carefully arranged
schedule Of It's arrival NJ and departure
from every station on the line was sent
out 10 every station agent end section
hand Beginning several honrs before
the train was due every foot of the
track was carefully patrolIed by keen
eyed men who zen the responsibility
which rested upon them II President
Mckinley had sat lp in the observa-
ton ear attached 90 the train be might
have seen af intervals 81 a few min
utes and aii night slong the yellow
lights 81 TIE lanterns 0f the slespless
seniIneis who were 10 guard HIS safety
and assure bis convenience. Pracu-
ealiy u might almost BE- said that the
train PASSED between two lines 0f
watehmen IS close are they together
and SO careful Is their watch
Nor does railroad vigilance stop
there That ln fact. is only the begin
ming An day and an aiehi long q
pilot engine runs d little in advance
of the Presidential train % make sure
thar nothing has been overlooked
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gravity Finally, besides being a capt
talist and banker OF this magnitude.
the Russian state is also a metallur-
gist and a spirit merchant In a word
the proud claim is made for It that It is
the greatest landowner. the greatest
capitalist. the greatest constructor OF
railways and carries on the largest
business 10 the world.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
Rufrian .yfofe N Busfnefr.

Rusrian Stare IN BuSfneSf.
The Russian state which is the
most socialistic one on earth and the
one that the worlds money power is
almost forever fghting. is by far the
greatest economic unit on the face Of
the globe. To ninety-nine readers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

ner's tone that caught the attention
of Thomas He looked up aud noted
a droll look on his friends features.
Come. now. said Thomas. slightly
irritated. what is the meaning Of
that horrible l00k7-
"a IT horribleg" Jay laughed. 1T
was intended for a look Of commisera-
tion Look here. Wsldo-Im oni
WIN you consider me presamptuous
IL I volunteer a little advice7
What IS it2' was as much as
Thomas would agree. drawing "a his
cigar with unusual energy.
Appeal to Miss Loveils fear il
reasoning acc0mplishes nothing be-
gan Jay u do not always sanction
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

expressed a desire to see and congrat-
ulate the chef on bis triumph. Word
was taken TO the magnate in his spe-
cial car and he sent back word that
II the president desired 10 see him
he could be found In the kitchen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

sole survivor or the John nrown sary.
George ~. boyel, one 81 --r
IN the case Of John Brown. 'tne ehaa-
cipator. uho was hanged at Harpers
Ferry lis 1889. has just died at Charles
town. W. Va. But one member Of that
famous irry now survives William A.
Martin. who lives at Deleplane va
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

THE AUTOCRAT OF THE PARTY.
out Of a hundred this statement will
doubtless be startling The Russian
state draws an annual net profit Of i5,-
900 900 ru5les from its forests mines.
and agricultural property. Il receives
annually S0.0O0 900 fuoles from its
communities OF ex-serfs for the use Of
land II eeded TO or purchased for them.
Il Is building by far the longest and
most costly railway in the world, and
IL owns aud works over 10000 miles cf
railways. the net revenue on which Is
equal 10 one-seyenth Of the net revenue
OF am the railways Ia the United States.
In 1895 it received $500 100000 into its
Golfers. nearly one-half of which sum
was not produced by taxation Its bud
get Is greater than that Of France By
more than s200.000O 900 In 1890. when
one Of the banks OF London was unable
20 meet It's obligations. the Russian
government had with il on current ac-
count balance Of SO many millions
Of pounds that when the bank of Eng
land came 70 the rescue request was
Immediately made TO Russia not tc
dispose Of her balance before a certain
date. since to do SO would be to preci-
pitate a financial crisis OF the utmost
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

know me. he said I guess Thomas,
you will have to become bond for my
appearance before the magistrate to-
morrow. don't want TO pass the
night In Jail"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-09
Cost of Hot Air.

The legislature has been in session
half the time allotted TO it and SO far only
two bills have reached the GoEerno:.
The Legislative appropriation bin and
burglar alarm bill for the Treasurer's
office
On Thursday the time was nearly all
taken up discussing the proposition of
lowering the salary Of the Secretary OF
State 800 per annum.
| Thirty members at IS a day and one at
$40 discussed the amendment at cost to
pay OF the attaches, which is S6l more,
and yon have d total Of 1911. This is not
the end Of the expense, for it comes up
rs a special order on Monday and there
! is no telling how much more hot air will
! be expended OH the same proposition.
The query arises. how much does the
State save on such a proposition when
the cost of he hot air blown of in the
House equals the amount saved. Would
it not he economy to let the matter alone
and put the time Of the body in attend
ing 10 sOE!e "righty business where the
State at large ,.o>.i. rtap a benefit Ii
these petty economy md reform meas
ures pass. the saving IL the State viii not
he over fifty possibly Twenty-Five
cents per head per annum to each tax
payer.
The Silver Party is here, pledged TO tax
reform and The sooner they settle down
to business the better they will be re-
garded by the taxpayers.
iEot air blown Off day after day simply
for the sake Of talking is not what the
taxpayers are looking for.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-09
GIpsuM.
1t is a Remedy for AIkali.

Ex-Governor j. v. ADAMS, sho has
ior the last few years hecn exl etimeni
ing with the l3.rg- G-posit Ut gypsu.a
near Mound House, has solved the
problem of making it Il valua be-cnro-
odity. He has recently issu",. Il pam
phlet descrio ng the USES ans: benefits
of gypsum as / fertiIizing a@cat.
AS Il fertilizer and soil remover this
valua bic prOdu is without debit one
OF the best yet dis, overed, While as I.
ueutralizer Of alkaH it is to fiji a lo--E
felt want Gypsum has beef used il
California for number OF years as al
eradicator OF alkai in ali its forms.
Some Of the most prominent aericul-
turists have quoted gypsum rs the
proper treatment for alkali soils. In
the book let issued by Mr.. Adams he
cites many prominent. authorities who
recommend the use of this product.
The following is taken from a paper
prepared by Professor f. w. HilgarG.
Professor Of Agriculture and Director
OF Experiment Station at Ea,k ley, Cal.
upon rccaiming alkaii lands by she use
OF gypsum.
The result Of al experiment made
with this process on ver" bad alkati
pot al the i 0lara auo-sta!jon a,a ex-
empified in the following figures: The
heat crop or the "fu}!y Reclaimed :
| portion was the rate Of forty-fve bush
els to the acte. while ou the Original
spot She seed cannot even De made 20
sprout.
! "Alkaline, carhonates and boraoes,
these, especially the ,orn1cr. are injur-
| ioua il the smallest amnuo;s, rendering
he soil water caus-lc and cio-sive, aud
IN the clayey soils making It aln.o>;
Impossible to ob,ain good tillage b!
their peculiar action on the clay. Tin
antic ote to thcse--the true aIkalj salts
is gypsua or land plaster"
! Not only is Professor Hj8ard quote
but others Of equal utility. Mr.. Adam.
has his plant at Empire in worE;nS
order, and Is prepared % furnish gyD
sum in any quantity desired. H i
always ready to explain the benefits 0
this article and has made II 4 study.
ANY rancher in this State that j
bothered with alkaii. should secure or
of MIR. Adams hooks dealing with tn
subject. And it is safe 70 say that tn
rlant conducted on the river y IL
Empire Plaster CoupaGy Vii Il ID
near future be one OF the onsies: inc us
tries OF this part OF the state,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-09
SEN TIE.

Senate called to order by President
Judge
Prayer by the chaplain.
Roll oall-Quorun present.
Journal of previous day read and ap-
proved.
Message from the Governor trans
hitting letter from the Speaker OF
the House OF Representatives at Wash
ington, D. C.. informing the Governor
that the concurrent resolution recon-
nending the establishment OF school
of mines in Nevada had been received
and further stating that there was lit
the likelihood OF its passage this session
owing to press OF other business.
S. 3. p, by Mr.. Pitt-An Act to
provide revenue Tor ths support OF ths
! State Of Nevada, and repeating certain
; other acts Bill placed st bottom @
] file
! Adjourned until Monday AT II a. m
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-09
Ore Long Laugh.

An attraction Of exceptional merit is
promised 10 the patrons OF the Carson
Opera House Monday evening in the
coming of "A Stranger il a Strange
Land This is the farce tina. kept
New YORK in good humor at the Man
haitian Theatre for seven weeks last
season. This being its first presenta-
ton in this city. An excellent cast
will interpret the various characters,
while the same magnificent equipment
and environment that characterized the
| Metropolitan production will be placed
upon the stage here. The play is said
to be one great laugh from the very
beginning.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-09
tn: tEc.e. AZURE.
goth Day o! the entiesh
Session.
ASSEMBLY,.

Mr.. Coryell called the Assembly to
early hour found nine members present
The Speaker and the members of the
committee on ways and means secured
leaves OF absence yesterday.
A. B. 20, by Mcdonald, of Storey
Amending the corporation law. Con
sidered read and referred to the COM
mlttee on corporations and railroads.
A. b. 80, by Mr.. Skaggs, OF Elko-
Considering dining and buffet cars as
hotels and dealers in liquors and held
liable to hotel and saloon license law.
Referred to the committe on judiciary.
Senator Green's bill regulating the
sale OF mule and horse meat was re-
ccived and referred to the committee
on agriculture.
A. 3. 3--Providing for the copying
OF the Assembly Journal came UP
again and it really looked as though,
it was going to be acs,d upon. but
some one moved that it be placed on
the bottom OF the file and If was car
RED
A. B. I2-Regarding the salaries and
duties OF Storey county officials. This
! bill raises the salary OF the constable
OF Virginia from SIS to 500 per month
with 10 fees. Passed by unaninou:
vote OF all present.
! 5. B, 4. by Mr.. Bell-Relatine &c
J marriage and divorce was temporaril,
! laid on the table.
$. Z. y and 5. B. 3 were temperate,
! aid on the table.
S. B. zo-Makine it the duty q Ii,
. county commissioners to appoint a,
Inspector Of sheep in each county O
the State. all expense TO be borne b,
the sheep owners. Passed with but tw,
votes IN the negative.
BY motion. hereafter the Assent
Will convene in the morning 81 j
O'Clock save on Mondays when ii Wi,
be an hour later.
Adjourned until Monday at II a n
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-09
NewIands' Irrigation Bill.

At Il meeting at the residence OF
Congressman Newlands AZ Washing
ton, ID. G., conference Of leading
Senators and Representatives of the
intermountain and Pacific Coast States
was held for the purpose OF consider
ing the question OF irrigation It was
agreed that Senator Honsborough OF
North Dakota, should introduce the
Newlands bill In the Senate and this
program was carried out.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-09
ALL SORTS.

III, ,o.. s,r,;,a
Friend-Optician.
Editor tamv suep, Yesterday in this
sitv,
- ;a.;
aence i'll this city.
p.s, Of ,.;,o- ,;o,,o,., .,d ,i,,o ..
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:. yaIe,+foo a.....,.- ..~. ,r,t,,,-a..
A splendid line Il t.e'h groceries just
received al eoss WILSON'S grocery.
DIR. Lee departed Ir San Francisco last
evening v her he wHs r.lici ~ the IL
ness Of his 50" A"e'p -
Fresh E"5t1Tn "ysy>'s, ei''G.S. tfench
prunes anu "4te8, Just RECEIVED ~
Tyrreil's.
On account Of 8 wreck near Blue Can
Soh YESTERDAY 'I.e y 'StFF'' hi''l' la''e" 10
'o'i'''e' i'' "a '''i'
.o.aa ,r.raa ,.',,., ,,,I ,,1a,tr ~ aaIs
xea,har
.. 49,, ,-.;,,
houses at Tonopah last wee!..--Courier
c. il
o.,o.,a,, 100000 y F...,..,,.,s pnta-
Meow and Dennis CAVITY V,av ware
all pjoreer. of the old ;n,,c.
<,..,,4o...,, GO. ,o g.,
~,. 81, 49,.
.,, -
-;
Samuel blckner, 1t one time Asses
sor OF Humboldt county, died ct Wi:
nemucca Wednesday.
"ni iiSon' "Io nus oeeh Oh /
'icA iis' 'o' " u"'i'o e' VI "ass' - ~p"
W W o"s'
The citizens OF Reno propose TO SIM
25 wells below the surfaee water leve
400
In the National niue at Unlonrille
Humboldt county, ore has been struc'
which as5ays 800 ounces IN silver an
$50 in gold per ton. The property
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-09
important Weather Point.

The need of having Carson City as d
weather station has long been appar-
ent to the weather director in this city,
and he will call the attention OF the
bureau at Washington to the matter.
With Carson furnishing weather ad
vices, the approach Of storm waves in
this direction from the Gulf OF Caiifor-
MIA could be much more accurately de.
termiped Salt Lake Tribune.