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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-11-06

Westminster Abbey is TO be illumin-
ated with electricity. Gas has been
used for a long time as en- illuminant
ia the Abbey. bat the gas sets up
chemical change in the limestone
which is followed by disintegrationi
and a few weeks ago q small marble
shaft fell from one Of the windows IN
ST. Andrews Chapel the iron pin
which had sustained II for COO years
having become corroded.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-11-06

Summer must be the pride Of the
seasons as it goes before a fall.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-11-06

Japanese cotton mills are now run
ming twenty-five hours day with
double shifts. and while wages have
been increased they are still ridieu-
louslv low Watches are made -
Japan as low a. 81 bicycles at $lz'
and pianos for Sl0O-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08

The base ball game played here lasi
Sunday between the Grants Pass and
Asdford teams was quite . remarkable
game, inasmuch - the homo team made
run after run until the total footed up "a
+, while the visiting team rsirained
from making run until the last half ol
the ninth inning when solitary run VA
made, giving . score Of I TO = in favor
Of Grants Pass. Another feature Of the
game was the deliberate tanning out in
onetwo.three order. Of nineteen men IN
four innings, by Pitcher Martin, ol
Grants Pass.
Grants Pass. has without . doubt, .
team second To mono in the state outside
Of Portland. and many Of the players. -
pscially the battery, Martin and Earl.
are artists In this line, and will probably
bs heard from in the professional ranks
A game has bsen arranged for next
Sunday between Ashland and Grant,
Pass, to BE- played here, and the follow
ing Sunday at Jacksonville, Grants Past
vs. Jacksonville.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
Charged With Embexxlsment I.

Francis Fitch, son OF the well-known
silver-tongued orator Of Nevada, who
during the past dozen years has. at inter.
walls, practiced law in Jackson County
aud at Portland. dsbbled some in Demo-
cratic politics and acquired q reputation
as q knight Of the green cloth. is up
against the law himself and is wanted
by Sheriff Orme, charged with larceny
by embezzlement Of $50 from Mrs. Bes-
sic Plymale Of Ashland. About five
months ago Fitch disappeared suddenly
from Medford. without leaving his ad.
dress. He went from there 10 Los Ange-
les and then to Tucson, A. T., where he
hung out his shingle as an attorney and
announced his speciality as mining law, i,
and through the in nuence OF the reputa
ton OF bis father, for awhile did quite .
lucrative business. In the meantime an
indictment was secured against him by
District attorney A. 4. Reanes, In the
Plymale case, and as soon as Fitch was
located Sheriff Alex. 0rme. armed with
requisition and other necessary pspers,
made the trip To Tucson In quest Of the
fugitive. in the full expectation OF bring.
ing Fitch back 10 Jackson county 10
stand trial. But no such luck for the
Sheriff, for Fiteh's Office in the Star
Building was found deserted and he had
felt 1t convenient to skip from Tucson
where it was getting tropical for him 10
other than those Of atmospheric lines
Tucson people who we're also anxious q
10 Fitch's whereabouts were Of the opin'
ion that he had gone to Colorsdo.-Ti.
dings.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
The Pioneers' Reunion.

The Southern Oregon Pioneer Society
is msxing active preparations for the an
nual reunion, which will be held thi,
year In Ashland. September 9th. Z. d
Foudrsy, the president Of the Society
gives out the following appointments OF
committees for the occasion:
General Arrangements-w. ". Kent
nor. X. p. Neil. Fred Wagner. 7'-
On music-Mrs. Ella Dunn Rice, Mr
Millie Donnelly, Fred Neil.
On orator-C. G. Beekmsu.
On grounds-Geo. W. Dunn, X. A
Neil. q. 8. Butler.
On dInnsf-Mrs. A. II. Russell, Mis-
Jessie Wagner, Mrs. Ellen Giddings.
On decoratisns-Mrs. May D. Parlo,
Mrs. Alice Butler, Mrs. Lottie Paulsou
-Tdings.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
Leland Siitinss.

Warm weather with an invigorating
breeze which is agreeable to the laborins
man as the wind has tendency 10 cool
the air.
Last Saturday as the construction car
Of Japs was returning to Leland, one ol
the Japs fell off the car and was in.
stantly killed. The car was running
at q high rate Of speed.
Our efficient marshal is awake TO his
duty. He is quite busily engaged be-
tween Leland and Kennyville. There
were reports OF Cinnamon killing fish
with giant powder. Tie went after the
Cinnamon, but could 6nd no powder In
their possession.
The r. r. Company hrs been taking
wood from the short line. but have gone
again, 90 the teams will now have few
days work. Archie Cunningham is the
foreman OF the gang that is loading
wood. He Is an efficient boss, ~ he has
been on the road Tor long time.
Ed Burnett came up from his Mt. Ru.
ben mines one day last week. He re-
ports fsvorsbly from the mines and says
oil mines are being developed % last as
possible. He 10 running q tunnel to tap
bis ledge at . good depth.
Ed Wallace is running fast freight
TO Greenback. He reports lively times
at Greenback, with some new ledges.
Our stores are doing q rushing busi-
mess. Both have had To hire more clerks
as they are selling cheap, and that draws
the trade 10 the center.
We are looking for a wedding In the
near future.
The air is rather smoky here from the
FIRE In the hills. II II should get In
the west here II would be great loss In
this vicinity. Bon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
Notice 10 Advert,sers.

Hereafter no copy for change Of Ad
will be received under any considers
tion after Tuesday evening. This action
is made necessary In order to enable us
to issue the OouRIER on time. Our
force has been compelled to work until
late at night, week after week .!and the
paper has been late repeatedly solely
because the advertisers have neglected
TO hand In their changes on time. The
stores close at $50 now-give us the
same chance.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
Their becret laOut.

All sadisville, KY. was curious TO
learn the cause Of the vast improvement,
In the health Of Mrs. Q. p. Whitaker,
who had for . long time, endured un.
told suffering from . chronic bronchial
trouble. "Irs all due 70 DR.. Kings
New Discovery" writes her husband.
ut completely cured her and also cured
our little granddaughter Of q severe at.
tack Of whooping Cough" It positive.
ly cures Coughs, Colds. LaGrippe, Bron.
ehitis. all Throat and Lung troubles
Guaranteed bottles soc and ,l.0O. Trisl
bottles free at W. r. Kremer's drug store
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
Estray Notice.

There came into my enclosure near
Grants Pass. about February 8, 1901,
one red COW about six years old, marked
with square crop of left ear; also one
red yssrling marked as above described.
0waer may recover same by proving
ownership and paying charges.
J. W. BRowS,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
Business Transfer.

Holman 4 Son have sold their under
taking stock and hearse 10 NJ. Wilbur
who now completely covers the field rs.
presented by Josephine County. Mr..
Wilbur Is funeral director with years
Of experience. and bis equipment is sec
ond TO none.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
Union Services Sunday.
Grants Pess Or.

The Churches Of Grants Pass will hold
union services ct the new Methodist
church next Sunday evening ct 1880
O'Clock. Everybody is invited.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
A Fountain Pen with q Guar
nntoo.

Did you ever own fountain pen that
worked splendidly for week and then
bucked' Then YOU can appreciate the
importance Of buying "Money-back- IL
not-satisfactory-pen." This 10 the kind
you will find at the CoURiER of,ce. ct
tl.50 and 800. II you are not satisfied
after using them 30 days come back and
get your money.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
MAR RIED.

FIELDS-WATT6.--At the residence Of
the brides parents near Murphy, July
2S, 1901. Sherman Fields and Miss
Laura Watts, County Judge Axtell Of
fciating.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08

Eruptions. cuts, burns, scslds and
sores Of all kinda quickly healed by De-
Wits Witch Hazel sslvs. Certain
cure for piles. Beware Of Counterieits.
BE sure you get the origlnsl-DeWitt's.
DIR. W. Y. Krsmer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08

Tax Books Close August rs.
Sheriff Lister notifies the public that
taxes will become delinquent after the
2Sth day Of August, and that the books
will close promptly on that date.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
Band Concert.
AII7a11Il1lAaa.1-7|
BORN.

VIRTUE-At Placer. Ore. July 25, 1901,
TO Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Virtue, . son.
ALLEN-In Grants Pass Sunday Aug.
4. 1901 to Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Allen .
son.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08

We have two houses for rent. Gal
Immediately II you want house.-CouR.
IER Office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
III. s.,t Prescription lor M.I.ris

IM Jest PftscFIptioN Tor MaIsFIs
Chills and Fever 10 . bottle Of Groves
Taatslsss Chill Tonic. II 10 simply Iron
and Quinins In . tastslsss form. Nc
cure, no pay. Price 60c.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08

Better ior the Blood Than SsrDpsfilIs.
For Those Living in the Malaria Dis
ricts. Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08

GLAB6Es-A pair Of steel bowed glasses
- Inquire st this once.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
YOUR CHOICE OF OUR Sc. e. 49,.
TRIMMED FL ATS
=F'or &1.OO This Week-Z
NEW GOODS

From the east this week. Many bas
gains. No dissppointnents.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
Hop Picking Time is Near

We have large line of gloves for hop pickers.
Granite tin ware crockery and glassware at prices
and quality unsurpassed Shoes Of all Kinds :. e. =.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-08-08
For People Who
Intend to take IN
Outing.

We have the finest line Of
Lunch Goods in the City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-03

FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall street, Dec. 3-The tone OF the
opening dealings IN stocks was unsettled
and irregular. Many prominent railroad
stocks declined a sharp fraction Amslga-
mated Copper opeued a under last night
but was vigorously supported and rallied
over a point. Norfolk and Western sell
lns with the dividend OF gained over a
point.
Stocks showed strength at the outset
were sold freely and weak points devel-
oped elsewhere under vigorous bear sell
ing. The advances In Norfolk and West
ern and Amsleamated were Cancelled and
Great Northern preferred Texas PACING,
Pullman and Chicago Great Western pre-
ferred declined ~ n ? Trading became
very active later and the entire market
improved when -. T. Central, Sugar and
Manhattan were bid up These stocks sold
10 ~ above yesterdays close and the
Pacific. South western ana Granger stocks
rose sharply General Electric gained "a.
BEFORE II o'clock the market became
weak again and improvements were gem
orally wiped out the Trsns-Continenial
railroad stocks leading.
Losses we're extended In the prominent
stocks before supporting orders and short
covering caused 2 rally on the REBOUND
Manhattan and AmaIagamted reached
their best prices. the latter touching fiA.
There was some heavine in l.ackawan-
ma. Hooking valley. Omaha and Pressed
Steel Car preferred which sold on be-
tween one and two points and New York.
Chicago & ST Louis second. peferred lost
3.. Peoples Gas rose a point Towards
noon prices gave way again when traders
took profits In Amslgamated but there
was strong rally again to the top prices.
Bonds were irregular
The market fell into dullncss and slug
gishness while awaiting the publication
OF the presidents message following
which the whole list moved strongly up
wards The principal Trans s-Continental
Trunk lines. local fractions and indus
trials recovered To one and iIz above last
nights level. Sugar rose two and Smelt-
ing 2ls The market was duh and easier
before i o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-03
BRITISH
PRESS ON
MESSAGE.
London Newspapers Maks Com
manson President ROOSsvs|l'S
First Official Communication

London. Dec. s.-Practcally all the
morning papers here publish long sum-
MARI Of President Roosevelts message
to Congress. The Daily News. in an edi-
torial on the subject. says: 1T shows
a bold man struggling with the devil Ash
OF party intrigue and Is la refreshing
contrast 10 the spresd-eagleism OF me
earlier period OF American lingo 'sm
President Roosevelt has set himself a
very high ideal Of conduct IA public life
and We have no doubt he viii rise To IL
Most of the afternoon newspapers pre-
FER TO await The publication of the text
of President Rooseyelts message rather
than comment on the Arrangement made
public here The PAN Mall Gazette how
ever. thinks the message Will win the
praises of all except the Fenian clubs, To
which Mr. Redmond T. spouting sSdition.
It says that the ideas contained I'm IL are
those of "a wise head firmly set on iis
shoulders
The PAN Mali Gazette highly approving
of the presidents suggestions relative 10
repressive measures to- prevent. rs the
paper puts ~. America from becoming
the dumping ground of the blockheads
aud starvelings Of Europe remarks
that there is contrast between this All
vOcacy of streng hening restrictive meas
ures and the callous indifference OF the
British Legislators Ia flooding the East
End OF London with INDECENT aliens.
The Westminster Gazette considers that
the reference to trusts spells a good deal
of uncertainty for the American market,
and add
The high tariff Of the United states
has created an arthcisl position under
wtItCn TtIg trusts ti5fvv frt-r7-p--feA l,AeF..
fore their business must be regulated arr
tiheialy"
President Roosevelt's first message to
congress said Lord Rothschild to a
representative OF the Associated Press,
certainly seems statesmAnllke and
should produce a good effect i'm England
aud the rest of Europe, where It's careful,
friendly references To the other powers
viii be much appreciated. Hut his dec
laraton that reciprocity must be treated
ak the handmaiden OF protection will
raise "A howl here. I'm England. for protec-
tive duties II reciprocity H. only to be a
handmaiden IL will not do England much
seadr This -nunnclAlinn- -Mlll set on foot
an unprecedented sgtation for the re-
storstion of az least partial protection
here"
DO YOU think Il AT all likely to sue
ceed?' Lord Rothsehild was asked
Yes, he replied, "ln spite of the his
toric fetish of free trade. | would not be
at all surprised To- see protection return
to England. What can we do? We have
got little we can now supply To the
United states. She makes pretty near
everything for herself and is daily send
Ing us more OF her surplus products If
we do not go I'm for some form of pro-
lection we are likely To lose what little
trade we still have here especially i'm
view OF President Roosevelts conception
OF reciprocity"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-03
MANY GATHER TO
HEAR MESSAGE.
fcontInued From page one.)

Ar-RiaAardSan- of Tenuessee. and MIR
Underwood. of Alabama.
The orSy change in the committee was
the substitution of MIR. Underwood for
Mr Bailey of Texas who is now mem
her pf the senste,
Mr.. Bingham of Pennsylvania at the
head of the committee appointed 10 wait
upon the president reported that the
committee accompanies by Ike com
mittee of the senate had performed its
duty and that the president had received
their message with pleasure and had
said he would at once commuuicate with
the two houses I'm writing.
Two minutes later Major pudcn. assist
ant secretary TO the president appeared
at the main entrance and announced
message from the prcsiden', Tho message
was taken to the speakers desk, whore
Speaker Henderson broke the seal
THE READING OF THE MESSAGE.
"A message from the president Of the
United states" he said as he handed
the document 60 tho reading clerk and
directed him 10 read a.. Ordinarily presi-
dental messages az the opening OF con-
eress arc listened 10 I'm perfunctorY fash
ion but today throughout the reading the
keenest interest was manifested
There was y slight murmur of applause
when I'm concluding the recommendation
for legislation TO mt down anarchy The
clerk read NO matter calls more ur-
gently for the wisest thought of con-
gress."
The murmurS when this sentence was
read was followed bv burst oi ap-
plause when the clerk resd TIE Amer
ican peonle are slow 20 wreth. MT wnsu
their wrath Ia once kindlcd n burns ,lke
"A consuming esrnp" Probably no other
portion - the message attracted 40 much
attention a. that relating ~ trusts
No demonstration WAS evoked by the
reading ~ this portion or the message,
huf Tho recommends tion Tor the enact
rnant of the chinese exclusion law drew
applause from both sides ot ihe h"use'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-03
TELLER Is
SHORT
100000
First National Bank Of DalIslon
Spa Compelled to Close
lis Doors.

washington. Dec. 3.-The First Nation
al bank. OF Ballston Spa. \. Y. was
closed today by the directors Tho comp
troller of the currency issued state
ment 10 the effect that this action was
taken on account OF the discovery of a
defalcation by the teller Charles T..
Fltcham. amounting TO 100000
Bauston. n. ", Dec. 3.-The First Ma
tionaI bank OF this place was closed today
pending an investigation by a national
bank examiner. II is stated that the clos
ing OF the banks doors followed the dis
covery Of the Irregularities Ia the ac-
counts OF the teller Charles +. Fitcham.
The bank began business in 1865 Fol-
lowing change n the presidency and
vice presidency last October an invesu-
cation of the banks affairs was held and
indication OF defacation on the part OF
Teller Fitcham were discovered Cashier
Medbnry discovered the fact that one reg
llar depositors account OF many years
standing had been marked closed.
knowing this to be erroneous the inves-
tieation was pursued until Il was seen
that the defalcation had begun many
years ago and attained large figures.
Bank Examiners l., j. Graham and
Josiah Van Nrahken were sent FOR and
yesterday began thorough examination,
They reported a shortage OF Sl0J0Oo. The
directors held meeting and decided 10
close the bank pending an investigation,
and warrant for fitchams arrest was
obtained Fitcham came from Boston a.
a bookkeeper for the late j. A. Hovey
and Took MS rfare m tff-- tsttt4s ~ As-F4 ir
Mcdbury was promoted to cashier. lie
has enjoyed the confidence and esteem
OF the bank officers and citizens gen
orally. lie was bonded by the L. ;
Fidelity aud Guaranty company to the
amount OF sio.e0o. lie has wife and
one daughter, Last August Bank Exam
iner Van Nranken made his regular ex-
animation OF the bank and found every
thing apparently all right President
I.amoreaux of the bank made state
ment today in which he said that the
examina tion showed that iitcham alone
was responsible
III Is not thought possible he added,
That a4aALnS2- come 10 depoSlt0IS or
certificate holders as the bank has
surplus OF 100000 which Il is hoped Will
nearly or quite meet the deficit and leave
the banks capital OF 100000 unimpared"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-03
APPOINTMENTS MADE.

Concord. ~ IT,. Dec. 3-Thc governor
and council today reappomted Henry NJ
Pu'ney of Manchester as chairman Of the
hoard OF railroad commissioners and c.
Edward Wright " Whitehead as a trus.
tee of the state library
Frank r. Cheney was appointed mem
her OF the Manchester police commission.
and Andros ". Jones Of the Nashua po-
lice commission.
Thomas Y. Cheney OF Ashland was ap.
pointed a trustee of the State Soldier :
Home 90 succeed Charles v. Tilton. de-
cea ased.
Edwin q. Eastman Of Exeter was lom-
mated 10 succeed himself AZ attorney gen
eral
George NJ Fletcher was appointed JUS
tice Of the Concord police court and coro-
nere were nominated as follows.
Sullivan county. Dr. ~. T. Stickncy.
Newport. Carroll county. r. W. Hod .on.
ossinee. Cheshire county. a w. Pressier,
Keere.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-03
WELLMAN ESTATE.
No Will Filled as Yet and Brother
Appointed Custodian.

Outside OF some minor routine matters
Judge Sphinx I'm the municipal court today
gave considerat tion 10 petition for the
appointment OF custodian OF the estate
Of the late Harvey Wellman. who died
so suddenly Saturday last, and whose
funeral takes place tomorrow afternoon.
ID. Henry Wellman was appointed Gus
todian and the bond was fixed at s50Wn
without surety The appraisers are
Waldo r. Slocum, Augustus II. Horton
and Frederick w. Buffum. No viii had
been fled up to o'clock this afternoon.
The will OF Samuel Foster was taken
up and after Rev. W. r. ". Jackson had
given his evidence. letters testamentary
were issued 10 Walter :. Foster. Louis i.
Foster and James Herbert Foster They
are exempted from giving bond and the
appraisers appointed are George ; I.
Whlpple William c. Nightingale and
John *. H. Nightingale.
Inventory of the estate OF Samuel Shove
as fled by the guardian, Alice g. Shove,
was received and approved, The sp-
prasers were Frank ]. Perrin and Isaac
Shove.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-03
CHILD SCALDED.
Fact Brought 10 Light When
Burial Permit Was Solicited.

fatal scshiing sccideut was reported
by Medical Examiner Perkins. this after
noon
The accident occurred ten days ago and
death ensicd Sunday.
~ was not however. until the under
taker asked for burial permit that the
fact was brought to official attention
The decedent was Nlna Joseph Veino
the a-year-old daughter of Stauly Ncino.
of iSs Camden avenue.
The little one was playing sboat tho
Kitchen ana was twirllng a string about
hcr head
By mishap a loop OF the string fsll uron
and overturned coffee pot. the contents
% which were boiling
Tho coffee was thrown upon tho child
scslding hor terribly
The little one fingered IN great sgony
for a week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-03
SMALLPOX.
A sII.Deflned Case Olscov-
cred al Biddeford, No.

Biddeford Me, Dee. "A well-dehned
ease of smallpox has been discovered IN
This city rhc patient is Annie Csrneau.
a French Canadian. q years OF ase The
last night and this morning Dr. G. II.
smith ot the state board. who VAS sum
moucd from Portland, pronounced the
case smallpox. The man was taken sick
week ago.
There arc rs persons ln tho house whore
thc patient g. confined -Four of them
have been WORKING iu the York mills I'M
Saco The house has been placed under
quarantine and Dr smith has advised
that the hoard of health insist upon the
vaccination of every cmployc IN the mills
whore the four operatives were employed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-03
COTTON CROP.
StatistIclan Says Il VIII Be
Over 100000 Bales.

washington, Dec. s-The ststisticisn OF
the department OF agriculture reports
a.saoeo bales as the probable cotton pro-
duction of the United States In l9Oi-o2.
The area picked or 10 be picked Is esti-
mated at 2eSo2.es9 acres. reduction OF
7So.2ls acres. or 2s per cent from the
acreage planted. The total production Of
lint cotton Is estimated at 4529 e5i 600
pounds. an average Of le9 pounds per acre
picked or TO he picked. The average net
weight for the entire cotton belt Is i6S .
pounds, which IL believed to he the low
est average in At least 10 years.