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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-12-10

sketch ~ james Maurice Thompson.
james Maurice Thompson was born
10 Fairfield. Ind. Sept 9. is4t His
carly nfe was passed in Kentucky and
Georgia He served in the confederate
army. and later practieed law in
Charlottesville From 1855 70 1sSs he
was state geoiogist In 1890 he Joined
the literary staff OF the New York In
dependent Mr Thompson was an ex-
pert archer. and was fond OF an forms
OF outdoor sport Among his writings
are The Witehery Of Archery. Hoo
sier Mosaics.7 songs or Fair Weath-
er. "By-Waya and Bird-Notes The
story Of Louisiana" and Alice Of Old
Vlncennes." He died recently. .--ln-
dianapoiis News
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-12-10

Mr. r. r. Yapp. a British naturalist
Who has recently explored the noun
tain ranges OF the Ma ay Peninsula. re-
pots the hitherto little-knorn fact
that in several species 81 bamboo the
hollow internodes-the parts Of the
stems between the ioints-are stored
with large quantities Of naturally FL
tered water The knowledge of this
fact mlght Sc of great zerrics il an
emergency
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-12-10

E1cesses ln youth are drafts upa1
old age. payable about thirty years
sfef date.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-12-10

was a soldier serving with your hua-
band. and the land is left him In graft
itudo Tor once saving Brents life. II
is mentioned here that Brent served
under the assumed name Of Clay. Now
an 70 90 is 10 and Willis. and through
him prove Brents identity, and We
shah get your pension"
Thanksgiving Day. whom Stephen
Butts drove IN from his ranch. Martha
was back In her cottage. He looked
at her pleasantly as she opened the
door for him.
Il haven't come 70 urge you % let
us have the boy. MartL ne said
kindly. Jenny said 7 shouldn't since
you're So set hy each other"
He had his wagon loaded with
pumpkins and butter and eggs and
ether eood things produced on his
ranch. He stored them away In Mar
lha's chair
"He SHAH direct thy paths" she
murmnred. with new fervor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
FROM A BASKET OF EARTH.
How Tradition Says the Caroline
Group of Islands Were
Formed.

Germany's purchase of the Caro-
line islands from Spain had already
drawn public attention to this little
known Pacific group, says Harper's
Weekly, when a suggestion was made
to America which is certainly enter
tanning, though hardly to be enter
tanned. The king and head man of
Kusaie, one of the easternmost of the
Carolines, sent petition to congress
representing that, as they had been
in intercourse with the American peo-
pie for Al years-that is, with Ameri-
can missionaries, traders and whalers
and had, both in this manner and
otherwise, acquired knowledge of
our institutions, they wished to be
annexed to the United States. 1t is
assumed that the people who ex-
pressed this amiable preference did
not know that they were about to be
acquired by Germany.
The Caroline group includes, be-
sides coral islands, five mountainous
islands of basaltic formation, beauti-
full and fertile, with rivers and
springs. To the north are the La
drone islands, and to the west are the
Philippines.
Among the many queer legends of
these children of the Pacific there is
none more highly improbable than
their theory as to the origin of these
islands and their inhabitants. They
think they themselves were very
strong in the water-in fact, they
lived in it. The story goes that a
woman and her children were float
ing around on the reef, when a man
appeared from the west with a bas-
ket of soil on his shoulders. He had
started out to make an island with a
mountain on it. One ofsthe children
cried out to him: "Give us a little
soil to make place for our mother
to rest, for she is very weak and can
not swim" He took out handful of
the earth and threw it down, making
an island. As the man was going on
his way over the water the son slyly
made hole in the basket, so, as he
proceeded on his way, he left trail
of land behind. Suddenly he became
conscious that the basket seemed
light, and, looking around, he saw the
land. In his anger he turned about
and trod upon it, and thus the islands
were formed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
WEDDING AT AN ARMY POST.
How a Young Lieutenant and His
Bride Were Welded ON New
Years Day at an Arizona Fort.

In an article in Woman's Home Com
panion, entitled Holiday Week at an
Army Post" Harriet A. Lusk describes
asfollowsa military wedding performed
at an isolated post in Arizona:
"Such unexpected things happen in
military life! We nearly lost our
breath when in the midst of our gayety
an order came for Mr.. Knox to go to
the Philippines. He and Miss Porter
were to be married next June, and he
insisted upon leaving her bride in
stead of a fiancee, hoping she might
join him if not soon recalled.
"Only few in the garrison had
known that the order to our senior
lieutenant was not wholly unexpected.
The colonePs family had guarded well
the secret. The ceremony,
with all its features, was so picturesque
and so unlike those we have seen in
civilian life. On the afternoon of New
Years day blue-coated soldiery walked
with formal tread up and down the
walk which led from the colonel's quar-
ters to the chapel. At the former place
a national flag almost hid the little
veranda, which was transformed into
a bower of flowers and foliage, for the
day was warm and dry, as if nature,
too, smiled upon the occasion. Soft
rugs carpeted the walk to the gate, and
there the bridal party formed after
the guests had been received. A tiny
girl and boy tastefully gowned formed
fair advance-guard for the party, and
scattered flowers on the way from the
Southwick home to the chapel. The
stage was mass of ferns, and in the
center was a small silk American flag.
Here and there on the walls Of the
chapel were military ensigns and
guidons in beautiful colors, and por-
there of flags hid the balcony, behind
which stringed quartette struck sweet
strains.
"The ceremony was performed in
front of the stage, and the solemn
words of the ritual were spoken to
the strains of the hidden music
Through the ribboned aisle the bridal
procession retreated and marched to
the colonel's home. The regimental
band played in welcome, and squads of
soldiers stood in attention about the
lawn, while Mr.. and Mrs. Knox, be-
meath the national ensign, received
congratulations before refreshments
were served"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
solons Who Get No Pay.

Only in Britain, Italy and Spain do
NJ. P.'s serve their country free of
charge. In Portugal the case is curl
Gus. Until 1892 Portuguese M. P.'s
received ten shillings day. This was
then abolished. But the lawmakers
still have free passes on all railways,
and constituencies may pay their
members a wage of not more than
las 1od day. AS compared with his
colleagues in other countries. then,
we find that the British member of
parliament enjoys but few privileges;
nevertheless, his position is second to
none in point of importance.-N. Y.
Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
Briggs-''You seem to think a good

cago Oaliy news.
Briggs-"You seem to think a good
deal of Spooner, but l notice you are
the only one of his acquaintances
who does not lend him money"
Griggs-"No. The fact is, l don't
want to lose his friendship. I'm
afraid if 1 lend him money he won't
be SO eager to see me."-Boston
Transcript.
A woman never does anything by
halves; she loves or she hates, she is
frightened to death, and her boots
are mile too large for her. Her
baby is the sweetest dear in the world,
she has not slept wink all night,
nor eaten anything for fortnight,
and she has not a thing to wear nor
rag to her back. It's fact. You
notice next time you get into con-
versation with one.-Ally Sloper.
Chancellor Kent was the implacable
enemy of Aaron Burr. One day the
judge saw Burr on the opposite side
of Nassau street; he went across, and,
brandishing his cane in Burr's face,
shouted: You're a scoundrel, sir
a scoundrel! a scoundrel!" Burr
proved equal to the emergency. He
raised his hat, and bowed to the
ground, and then said, in his calmest
professional tone: "The opinions of
the learned chancellor are always en-
titled to the highest consideration"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08

~ NV
e JENNIE BAXTER: Journalist. IS
~ BY ROBERT BARR. rs.
~ K.-AN UNLOCKED FOR ENCOUNTER 81
10 Copyright, by Robert Barr) t1kLG
K.-AN UNLOCKED FOR ENCOUNTER.
BY ROBERT BARR.
Copyright, 1900, by Robert Barr.)
lyEyy El4VE4slS SQ4lgSQ Q4gQ9ysQ QsvQYvQ4syQyl1Qle;

At o'clock the long train came to .
standstill, II minutes late, at Luga, and
ample time was allowed for leisurely
breakfast in the buffet of the station.
Jennie found small table and sat
down beside it, ordering coffee and rolls
from the waiter who came to serve her.
Looking round at the cosmopolitan COM
pany and listening to- the many LAM
guages whose clash gave babel air to
the restaurant, Jennie fell to musing on
the strange experiences she had encoun-
tered since leaving Londcn. It seemed
to her she had been taking part in some
CHASTITY nightmare, and she shuddered
as she thought of the lawlessness, under
cover of law, of this great and despotic
empire, where even the ruler was under
the surveillance of his subordinates. and
could not get letter out of his own
dominion in safety were he so minded.
"Ah, lost princess
She placed her hand suddenly to her
throat, for the catch in her breath SEEM
ed to be suffocating her, then looked up
and saw Lord Donal Stirling, in the or
dinary everyday dress of an English
gentleman, as we'll groomed as if he had
come, not from train, but from his
own house. There was kindly smile
on his lips and sparkle in his eyes. but
his face was of ghastly pallor.
"Oh, Lord DonalP' she cried, regard
ing him with eyes of wonder and fear.
"What is wrong with youf''
Nothing, the young man replied
with an attempt at laugh. nothing.
now that 1 have found you, princess.
have been making night of it. that 8
all, and am suffering the consequences
in the morning. May I sit DOWN.
He dropped into chair on the other
eide of the table and went on.
''Like all dissipated men. am going
to breakfast on stimulants. Waiter. :"
he said. "bring me large glass of your
best brandy.
Sand, waiter. interjected Jennie ia
French, ''bring two breakfasts. | sup
pose it was not your breakfast that you
ordered just now. Lord Donalp'
81 have ordered my breakfast. he
said. "Still. it pleads in my favor that
I do not carry brandy with me, as I
ought to do. and SO must drink the vile
stuff they call their best here
Lyon should eat as we'll. she insist-
ed, taking charge of him. as if she had
every right to do SO.
''All shall be as You say, now that !
have found you. but don't be surprised
If have but little appetite. -
"What is the matter?" she asked
breathlessly. "You certainly look very
ILL.,"
~ have been drugged and robbed. :"
he replied, lowering his voice. II
imagine came to close quarters with
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08

death itself. | have spent night In
hades and this morning am barely able
to stagger. but the sight Of you. prin-
cess All, well. feel once more that /
belong to the land of the livingi'
'Please do not call me princess, 4"
said the girl, looking down at the table,
cloth.
"Then what am l to call. you. prin-
cess ?"
'My name is Jennie Baxter" she
said in a low voice.
"Miss Jennie BaxterP" he asked
eagerly. with emphasis on the first word.
"Miss Jennie Baxter. she answered.
still not looking up at him.
He leaned back in his chair and said /:
''Well this is not such bad world.
after all. To think of meeting you here
in Russia Have you been in st. Peters
burg, thenf"
''Yes. | am newspaper woman. "
explained Jennie hurriedly. when you
met me before. was there surrepti-
tiously. fraudulently. if you like. was
there to-to write report of it for my
paper. can never thank You enough,
Lord Donal,s for your kindness to me
that evening.
''Your thanks are belated. said the
young man. with a visible attempt at
gayety. "You should have written and
acknowledged the kindness you are good
enough to say rendered to you. You
knew my address and etiquette demand
ed that you should make your acknowl-
edgments.
81 was reluctant to write. said Jen-
ME. smile lowering round her lips.
fearing my letter might act as clew.
/ had no wish to interfere with the le-
gitimate business of Mr.. Cadbury Tay-
lor.'
Great heavensI" cried the young
How came you to know about
ut Of course the Princess Won
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
why should He Cares

: Mrs. Smith repeatedly reminded her
husband that the silver was hers, the
furniture was hers, and so on, until
poor Smith almost wished he had mar.
ried girl without penny.
The other night Mrs. Smith awoke to
hear strange voices in the lower part
OF the house, and, vigorously punching
her husband in the ribs, called:
John, get up! There are burglars
down below"
"Eh?" inquired Smith, sleepily.
Burglars - downstairs" shrieked
Mrs. Smith.
"Burglars?" said Smith, as he turned
over. "Well, there's nothing of mine
there!"-Illustrated Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08

Mr.. Johnson-Did you remawk at de
club last night dat looked like q lob
ster, sub?
Mr.. Jackson-No, sub; am no back
bitter, sub! If 1 wished to cast any as
pensions upon de lobster family,
should go right to fish-market and
do it straight to deyr faces, sub! Dat's
my style, suh!-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
The Grateful Maid.

Young Lady-Give me one yard Of
why, haven't I seen you before?
Shop Assistant-Oh, Maud, can you
have forgotten me? saved your life
at the seaside last summer.
Young Lady (warmly)-Why, Of
course you did! You may give mo
two yards of this ribbon, please
Tit-Bits,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08

Wife-Just think of your having to be
away from home three long weeks!
I'm sure you'll miss me, won't you,
dear?
Husband-Of course 1 will I wish
you would write me curtain lecture
every day, SO I'll be able to go to sleep
nights.-Chicago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08

The japanese are truly making
rapid strides in their march toward
western culture. The latest innova-
tion is the formation of commercial
schools for the training of female
clerks, and one of the largest railway
companies in Nippon has intimated
that after a certain date women only
will be employed in the clerical de-
Dartment.-Hong-Ko Kong Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
The Wrong Sort.

Mrs. Subbub-Out of work? Nom
sense! you could easily get work If
you wanted it.
Hungry Higgins-Well, ter tell yer
the truth, ma'am, what I'm looking
fur is a snap.
Mrs. Subbub-A snap, Ell? Here,
Rover, Rover. Sic c'im.-Philadelphia
Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
Work. Both Waxs.

Miss Singleton-But tell me, dear.
does man get really angry every
time he comes home and finds dinner
isn't ready?
Mrs. Benedict (sweetly)-Yes; just
about as angry as a woman gets every
time she has it ready and he doesn't
come home.-Tit-Bits
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
HIS Credit Exhausted
-Tit-Bits.

Impecune-I have vision OF the
poorhouse ever before me.
Bilyuns-Come, come, cheer upl Why
do you borrow trouble in that way?
Impecune-Because l can't borrow
anything else.-Town Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
Advantages of Education.

Successful Farmer (whose SON has
been to college)-What was all that
howlin' you was doin' out in tn groyeP
:, Cultured Son-I was merely showing
Miss Brighteyes what college yell is
like.
Farmer-Wall, 1 swan! Colleges IL
some good after all. I'm goin' into
town to sell some truck tomorrow.
You kin go along an do TIL callin'.-N.
Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
His Name for II.

Johnny" said Mr.. Gazzam, "Dr.
Doce has left his case of medicines and
instruments here. Get on your wheel
and take it to his Office"
Whereupon Johnny mounted his bi.
cycle and delivered the case, with this
remark: s
Here, doctor! You left your repair
kit at our house. Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans'
Court of Cecil county will be held on tb
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executor,
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers q few days before Court,
Test: R. E. JAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
7 R TAYLOR,
NOTICE

BIZ THE ORPHANS CouRT FOR CECIL COUNTY,
January ID, 1900
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
ecutors and Guardians that have not state !
an account within year. come forward and
do the same. or show cause to the contrary.
or they will be cited up.
Test: r. E. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08

Yeast-You seem to have had that
cook of yours for long while.
Crimsonbeak-Over six years.
'Is it possible?"
"Yes; she's my mother-in-law, you
know."-Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
Cruel.

"They say my face is dreaml" ex-
claimed the girl who wished to 20 ON
the stage
"Yes, fades away each night. !" retort-
ed the heartless young man.-Chica9Q
Daily NeWa-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08

When Brown first wed he told of what
"T' did or was to do;
The "I'' was altered to a I'VE" In juse
a year or two;
And after that throughout the rest of his
poor henpecked life
Brown lost his own identity, and talked
about MY wife"
-Tpf.T2ita
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08

Count, your family is of noble line
age?"
"Of course. I tell you, in our fam
lily archives we have many unpaid
debt certificates which have been
superannuated for centuries. File
gende Blaetter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
poa,s Negloct Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
.npiiestions, and the man who neglects his
yer has little regard for health. A bottle
Of Browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
VIII keepthe liver in perfect order. IF the
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
VIII cure It permanently. Strength and
vitality will always follow ifs nse
browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08

died with. The police will hesitate.
however, before interfering with mes
senger from the embassy or any one in
his charge in broad daylight ON a
crowded train. We will not go back in
to that car. but stay here, where some
of our fellow countrymen are"
s'That is what / was going to pro-
pose" said Jennie. ''And now listen to
the story have to tell you. and then
you will know exactly why came to
Russia.
"Don't tell me anything you would
rather not. !" said the young man hur-
riedly
81 would rather not. but it must be
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
The Henpecked Man.

"I called my wife "A Bird in Gild-
ed Cage"
"Wel, I called mine about tho
same"
'You did?"
"Yes; called her parrot.
cago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08
A TactfuI MiIliner.

81 wish to see bonnet" said Miss
Passee, aged 40.
For yourself, miss?" inquired the
French milliner.
eyes"
"Marie, run downstairs and get me
hats for ladies between IS and 25."
Bonnet sold.-London Tit-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-08

One good way to derive an income
from literature is to sell BOOKSHELF
cago Daily News.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-01-22
BERBTANIA TENNIS CLUB.

At special meeting Of the Beretania
Tennis Club was held recently. The
treasurers report showed $3.50 on
hand and $500 turned over to the build
ing committee. The election of officers
resulted in the choice OF the follow
ing: President L. II. Paris vice presi-
dent, L. II. Wodehouse; treasurer, Z.
A. Ross; secretary, II. Mist; auditor,
w. c. Bark; captain, c. A. Elston;
ground committee. Il. ii. Paris, c. A.
Elston, w. A. Wall.
c. A. Elston, c. A. Macintosh and
Harry Mist were appointed a commit
tee to arrange for opening day. L. Ross
and c. A. Elston were appointed on an
other committee to arrange for con
cert to raise additional funds. Anoth'
er member of this committee will be
appointed later.
The following were elected to mem
bership: Messrs. A. w. Bottomley, ID
w. Anderson, A. S. Cunha, A. Stadt
lander, b. S. Marx, L. C. Brown, w
A. Brown, II. b. Sinclair, Geo. Davis
J. l.. Cockburn, w. w. Harris, Harr.
Mist, VIM. Thompson, Archie Young.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-01-22
CLAIM CALLED STALE
and STATUTE OF
LIMITATIONS PLEADED
Will Of Robert G. Rabe PrObated-- An
Executors Contra Accounts Partly
Allowed Long Delayed Ad-
miniStration.

VIM. J. Forbes has filed masters
report on the accounts of J. u. Magoon.
administrator of the estate Of Alma, a
deceased Chinaman. The acc Jurts COW
cred period from Tee. 8, 1856, to April
|. 1892. and were fled De-. IL, 1900.
Some minor errors are dis 'uvercd. be-
sides thirteen items without vouchers.
The master cannot lind that the admin
istrator JLcyed the courts order in
the matter of publishing a notice to
creditors. The accounts show receipts
of s3Oi9.lO and balance due the es-
tate of $3.50
Judge Humphreys has allowed the
contra accounts Of J. S. Wa ker. cxccu.
tor of the estate Of J. Lazarus, against
certain of the legatees, excepting that
against Mrs. X. Lazarus and the charge
OF interest.
In the equitl suit of Kapiolani Es-
tate. Ltd. VS.. Mary II. Atcherley and
others the defendants by their attorney,
Lyle A. Dickey. have filed demurrer
in which the claim is said to be stale.
being forty-two years old, or more
than four times the period Of the sta
tute OF limitations.
NJ. A. Gonsalves is appointed admin
istrator Of the estate OF A c. Pestana
deceased, under $500 bond.
Fredk Harrison and w. Mulch are
appointed administrators OF the will Of
Robert G. RUDE under $4,000 bond. The
decedent requested that his estate be
divided equally between his brother and
four sisters.
In the matter Of the guardianship OF
Kan zee, a minor. the report Of p. D
Kellett Jr., master. is confirmed by
Judge Humphreys, the accounts Of IIc
Sun, a guardian, approved and he dis
charged. The petition to have II. Sir
Fook appointed as new guardian is de-
MED, and none appointed as yet.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-01-22
CAPE TOWN REFUGEES.

Cape Town, Jan. l0.-The refugees
are approaching the military authort-
ties, 10 obtain permission to form Il
corps for the protection of Johannes
burg and the mines as they wish to be
on the Rand TO assist in the defence of
their own property. The Chamber Of
Mines has adopted a similar attitude.
on the Picquetteburg road the Beers
occupying Celvinia and Sutherland con-
sist OF two columns, one advancing in
the direction Of Clan William and the
other towards Worcester or in this
direction. All passes in front of Wor'
cester have been occupied by seasoned
troops, which are gathering at strategic
points. The tranquil Dutch openly
disapproye of the raid, many ever
sending horses to the British camp.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-01-22
SANITARY STEAM LAUNDRY,

The annual meeting Of the Sanitary
Steam Laundry was held yesterday af-
ternoon in the Office of J. A. Magoon.
The following officers were elected to
serve during the ensuing year: George
Beckley, president; ]. A. Magoon, vice
president; J. Lightfoot, manager and
treasurer; |. r. Burns, auditor; c. w,
Booth, secretary; J. A. McCandless, Dr.
Clifford, A. B. Wood, DR.. Charles b.
Cooper Samuel Parker and Clarence
Crabbe, directors.