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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

Prof. Knapp Says Porto kican Sugar Never
Wui Be Produced IN Quantities TO
Affect Our Market.

Washington. Ainy 9.-Porto Rioan
sugar niii never De produced ia such
quantities as 70 affect the market Of
This country IS the opinion 81 Prof
seaman Knapp. IN chrrge of the ex-
pcrimentai station 81 theisland. as the
mailahie lands for raising sugar are
too limited. The planters oi the is-
land appear 70 have little knowledge
81 lhe importance and value 81 rotat-
iHg crops When 4 field has been
planted ln cane So Tong IL IS sshepst-
ed the Porto Hiean planter says. 1T
IS t'red.s aud permits ihe land %
lie idle uniil i S recuperaicd With
improved implements modern mcth-
eN rs handling eanetells. the sub
at'mfion ~ mules for oxen. and better
aor machinery. ihe Porto kican
lamcr nil hc enabled 10 compete
with ans country in the world ID the
sugar Industry With better wages
more sueur nlll he consumed in the
island. 81 Porto hirau laborers used
as mnth sugar as the Alaericm work.
mon nearly ihc entire crop would be
consumed at home and ihere would
I D. ltte sugar for export.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
oLAY DoNoVAN5 CLoTFlII6 5ToRE.
UptO-date Goods for men and boys from head to foot
Inside eandOut IOmein andSeeuS.
NOT HOW CHEAP BUT HOW GOOD

California. Redlands. the first stop ID
the state. was reached AZ nine o'clock.
Gov. Gage and the senator's and rep
resenfatiYes ia congress had gathered
here 50 welcome the chief executive
70 California. The city was heauti-
fully decorated. Venetian masis with
streamers formed an arcade of color
over Orange street. under which the
pariy drove 10 lhe Casa Iona hotel.
where the exercises took place. The
broad street ras literally eqrpeted
with roses purple iupins and red pop
pics and the wealth Of flowers every
where filled the air with fragrance.
Oranges were proiusely used in the
decorations and the marshals of the
parade wole orange ribbons across
their shoulders. The exercises took
rlace 81 the fover-hedecked balcony
of the hotel Ia plain view 81 the
thousands gathered there.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

Wichita. Kan, May o-Mrs Nation
became So boisterous in her cell that
Jailcr Dodd Threatened TO remove hes
to another cell She defied him TO
attempt Il and She caught hold Of him
and according to his statement tried
60 bite his ear Off. Frank Wood. a
prisoner. came to his rescue, and she
IS said 10 have whipped him too. Both
men were compelled 10 retreat. Mr.
Dodd says she is gifted with wonder
ful physical strength and can hit a
hard blow with her fists. She caught
his head under her arm and pummeied
him well with the one she wields the
hatchet with.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

Montgomery City, Mo.. May "a
jury composed of white men was being
sworn ID here to try two negroes
when counsel for the negroes chal-
leneed the legality Of empaneling a
jury OF white men. ON the ground
that IL was discrimination against
the negroes on account Of their color,
thus abridging their rights as citizens
and - direct violation of the civil
rights guaranteed TO the negro by
the constitution OF the. United States
The objection was overruled, and the
protesting attorneys say the matter
win be oarrIel 10 LLgnlr courts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

Havana. Moy 9.-Senor Nilluenda.
a radical delegate, has published a
manifesto to Sis constituents. in
which De says De accepts the Platf
amendment lie at first Thought that
the amendment would De altered 81
the convention opposed it, and that
the American people would support
the convention in its opposition Non,
however. the commission having re-
turned after having talked with Pres
ident Mckinley. ne knows that the
amendment was not ihe work Of a
party, but 81 the nation. ine amend
ment was written for Eurape. The
United States proclaimed the Moufoc
doctrine. hui England had just denied
it in the Hay-pauncefote treaty. Sci,
nor Nillnenda adds Thar the United
States from being an American pow-
r. has become universal power.
Tie third elausc of the platt amenA
mcnt S 4 notification rs Europe thgt
the traditional policy of the ln'fei
statcs has changed. iks IS the reeaif
Of Intervention in the Philippines. he-
tween Cuba under the amendment end
anne1lf'ou. which IS looming up, he
prefers thc former
In regard to coaling stations. the
. commission just home from Washing
con. SAYS there wlll be one at Cape
May. another 90 Cape San Antonio and
another 40 some point on the Gulf
81 Mexico. These could be leased by
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

Kansas City, Mo-, May 9.-The
Wholesale liquor dealers of Kansas
city have decided unanimously to
maintain their opposition 20 the en-
forecmenf Of the liquor bin enacted
bv the last legislature and signed
hy Gov Dockeg, imposing a taX of
Ten cents gallon On all vinous and
tpiriu1Hs liquors sold in the state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09

ZNHNNNH'NN
dren Held Roses in Their Hands and
Gave the Party a Charming Welcome
Mountains Capped With Snow, ~ith
Waving Fields of wheat 20 Foothills
Redlands. Cal, May 9.-The train
bearing the presidential party entered
the mnd 81 fruit and flowers shortly
after midnight. The Colorado river
uas passed IN Yuma The first glimpse
oi California Wednesday morning was
rot nrepossessine but i was novel
iaht. The train was running through
fhe sea 81 IS ancient snlf sen south
~ ihe Moiaye desert. IT IS 200 feet
below me sea level and IS "a white
sheet OF incrusted salt which Is plowed
un as eastern farmers plpN their
Helds. This WAS passed very early in
the morning. The train was mount
ine SAN Gorgeous pass between snow
capped mountain peaks when the
president first looked from his car
window. The mquntains were cove
cred with Ycrdare q fhe SNOW line
ana 70 ihe foothills on either side
ffefehed waving fields of wheat soon
sitter ihe fuin entered sen Nernar-
dino county. mmed for its wonderful
irans. ana Nrrel along through
rrern. enchanting orange groves. orr
rhanls af citrus Fruits aud gardens q
leanfni AuNefH ln the distance
luneref tha snow mantltd summit ~
As4s funfrfn anil enm HnrrnrNinn. each
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
WIS WRITTEN FIR EUROPE
Noted Cuban Statesmen Gives a
New and Sensational Version Of
the Platt Amendment
AMERICA Is A UNIVERSAL POWER.

lie Says It Il 3 Notification TO the Powers
That the Traditional Policy Of the
United States Regarding the Monroe
Doctrine Has Been Changed as a hosgit
81 Intervention in the Philippines.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
IN THE LAND Of FRIIL.
Early Wednesday Morning the
President Got His First Glimpse
Of California.
lis CAR pELIED WITH FLOWERS.

AT f,ery little station Women and chill
dren Held Roses Ia Their Hands and
Gave the Party Charming Welcome
Mountains Capped With Snow, ~ith
waving Fields of Wheat 20 Foothills.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26

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 Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser is sent free on receipt of 2I one. cent stamps, to pay expense of mailing oHky. Address D-. R. V. Pierce. Buff falo. N. Y.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
WIhaf s. S. s. DORS
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Children constantly exposed to all sorts of dis The air they breathe is filled with germs sewer gas and dust from the filthy srees inhaled into the lungs and taken into the blood At the crowded school rooms and other public places they in contact almost daily with others recovering from in the first stages of contagious diseases. You can't quarantine against the balance of the world and the best you do is to keep their blood good condition and thus prevent at least mitigate the disease. You have perhaps learned from observation experience that healthy robust children and this means, of course children whose blood is pure) not nearly liable contract diseases peculiar to them and when they do it is generally in mild form On the other hand weak emaciated and sicky to catch every disease that along This is because their blood is lack ing in all the elements necessary to sustain ahd build up the body Posons of every description accumulate in the system because the polluted and sluggish blood is unable to perform its proper funcf9ons.
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The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Secured at Last

From the Coosa River News.
 After years of effort and toll to secure it the friends of a new constitution for Alabama have the pleasure of seeing a convention meet for that purpose in Montgomery. For the most part it is composed of a body of men of intellectual strength and character; perhaps up to the standard of the most sanguine dream CT in the realms of the ideal Through out the nation the work of the Alabama Constitutional Convention will be watch ed with interest, and we believe that the people of the entire country will find that a big share of the brains and hearts of Alabama has met in the convention now in session.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY.
Many Prominent Educators Present
 Officers Elected.

Springfield, Mass, May 25.-The thir- teenth anniversary of the American Bap- tist Educational Society was held in the Highland Baptist Church today. The gathering was notable on account of the presence of the large number of the most prominent educators in the country. The opening address was made by President Butler of Colby College on Former and Present Conditions in Our Educational Work
 Officers for the coming year were elected at the close of the meeting. No changes were made except in the offices of the president and two vice-presidents. F. W. Boatright, LID. of Virginia was chosen president and A. G. Slocum. l. LD. of Michigan and J. F. Forbes, Ph D. of Florida were chosen vice presidents.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
TractIon Company combine.

New York. May 5.-It was unof1icially announced today that the terms of the merger of the Philadelphia Company and of the Pittsburg and Consolidated Trac- tfon Company of the same city have been agreed upon. The belief of those intimate with both corporations is that the new company is to be organized under the laws of New Jersey with $4O00O,O00 capital stock part of which will be per cent. A portion of 5 per cent. is also contem- plated. This will be secured by depositing In trust the stock of the constituent com panies as was done in the steel combina- ton,
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Song. prayer and benediction. Final adjournment.
 Preliminary Trial Monday.


 On next Monday will take place the preliminary hearing of Will Schamber, superintendent of the city convicts: will Damon, city engineer; George King and Will Hooper, who are in jail charged with the murder of Mack Brown, colored, early last Sunday morning, an account of which appeared in the Age-Herald at the time.
 MT. l.. A. Duncan has been appointed as delegate to the National r. M c. A. to be held in Philadelphia. MT. Duncan is a charter member of the New Orleans Y. M c. A, which was organized in that city fifty years ago.
 An enterprising Meridian druggists has hit upon splendid idea, by which the Matty Herse Hospital fund will me aug mented.' and he will incidentally get some very good advertising. The druggist in question has turned over his soda fount for one afternoon each week to Mrs J. H. Wright, president of the Hospital Association, which will be attended by young ladies, and the proceeds will be appropriated to the hospital fund.-
 The score of the shoot of the Meridian Gun Club yesterday was as follows: Cleon Williams 21; M. Kaufman 20: Ben Feibelman 16; A. H. McInnis 16; H. A Moody 16; J. P. Young 16; P D. McRoy IA; D. G. Carter IA; T. A. Kelly IA: B. H. Carter 12; John E. Kennedy Il; R. G. McCants 10; R. E. Moody g.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Presidents address. Report of executive committee.

Presidents address. Report of executive committee. Report of secretary and treasurer. Discussion of reports. Our State Association, by Joseph Car thel i, Montgomery, Ala. The Ingathering, by w. T. Atkins, Selma, Ala
 How to Have Good Convention, by everybody present. Adjournment.
 Wednesday Afternoon. Devotional exercises. The Teachers Hour. The Teachers Qualifications, by J. w. Beeson, Meridian The Teachers Meeting, by Richard Griffith, Jackson. The Sunday School Teacher-Round Table conducted by w. T. Atkins. Adjournment.
 "Wednesday Night. Devotional exercises. Childhood, the Battle Ground of the Kingdom, by J. c. Hardy, of Agricultural College.
 The Duty of Parents in the Sunday School and the Importance of Home Training, by Geo J. Leftwich, Aberdeen. Adjournment
 Thursday Morning. Devotional exercises Primary hour.
 Primary Work, by Miss Minnie Alen Anniston, Ala.
 A Primary Class Taught Before the Convention.
 The Child: the Sunday School; the Man. by J. W. Odom, Nesbit. Better Methods for Better Results, by superintendents present. Adjournment.
 Thursday Afternoon. Devotional exercises. The Essential Characteristics of a Suc- cessful Teacher, by V. L. Crawford Me- ridian
 The Art of Questioning, by H. L. Mo Kee, Meridian. Teacher Training Class. by Joseph Car thel.
 Home Department Work, by William Mcbride, Corinth. Election of Officers and selection of place for next convention. Adjournment
 Thursday Night. Devotional exercises. Jesus the Model Teacher, by Rev. J. E. Jones, Meridian. Closing Words by visiting delegates. Closing Words by Resident Delegates. Report of committee on resolutions.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
CreditabIe Exhibit.

From the Gadsden Tribune.
 Alabama's exhibit at the Pan-American exhibit is about complete and is said to be creditable affair. The mineral ex- hibit will be of special interest, and it, augmented by the various other exhibits, will prove highly interesting, and be a good means of getting Alabama's re- sources before the world. We know we have them, but the outside world must know 1t before they can be fully appre- ciated. The quick work of Commissioner Poole in getting the exhibit ready is com- mendable.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Interested In New Railroad.

From the Alabama Enquirer.
 There are two gentlemen ,one from Gin cinnati and the other from Stockholm, Sweden, in this county in the interest of the proposed Decatur, Danville and Southwestern Railroad. They are pur- ported to represent unlimited capital. It Is believed by those most familiar with the situation, that this line will be built at an early date. as survey passes through virgin forests of the finest timber in the South, besides penetrating fields Of the richest deposits of coal, iron, lead and other minerals.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26

things or principles in it, on 1t or above it. better than it is this day? Please point out this epoch, MT. Infdel. For they are infidels who so believe-no mat ter what they believe about religion; they alone, the original and genuine inf1dels, in our opinion And for a Christian to claim that the world was once better than now, practically admits the imprac- liability of Christ, his teachings and mis- sion.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
searIes Reelected.

Knoxville, Tenn. May 3.-John E. searles has been reelected president of the Lafolette Coal, Iron and Railway Company. He has returned to New York, after spending several days, personally looking after the construction of the larg- est iron furnace in the South at that point. and the development of coal properties at the same place.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
No More Fights In Louisville.

Louisville, Ky, May 25.-As result of last nights browl after the Hart-Creedon fight, in which Dave Sullivan of New York was knocked down by Dave Hus- bands and the police had to quell gen eral mix-up. Mayor Weaver has decided that he can no longer stand for the sport here, and has called the attention of the Board of Safety to the matter. Among the contests scheduled for the near flu ture were bouts between Marvin Hart of Louisville and Joe Choynsh and Dave Sullivan of New York and Terry Mccoy ern
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
 Killed By Lightning.

Havre, Mont, May @.-A sheep herder named Pincy. employed fifteen miles from here was instantly killed by lightning. Thirty-five sheep were also killed. Healy, another herder, was stunned but escaped, although lamb he had in his arms was killed.
 w. H. Costello, on ranch near Big Sandy. was struck and killed the same day.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Treaty Signed.

Muskogee, I. T.. May 25.-Chief Porter today signed the Creek treaty passed re- gently by bodies of that tribe at okmul- gee. Formal notification of the final ac- ceptance of the treaty will be made to President Mckinley at once, so that he may in turn issue proclamation author tzing the allotment and sale of the Creek Indian land Already hundreds of people are hocking to the nation to make invest ments.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Oil Fever Unabated.

From the Choctaw Herald.
 The oil fever all over the country has not abated. Various sections are being explored by experts and several wells are in process of sinking. The fever struck Choctaw and in consequence lands about Biadon Springs and Cullom Springs are on a boom. Prospectors are hieing them- selves thither, and with feverish brain dream of an Aladdin's wonderful luck, ex- cept that drill will do the work in place of the lamp.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Good Old Times.

From the Lowndes News.
 Comparatively. 1t will not be long be- lore these times will be reverently refer red to as those good old-time days be- lore they dickered with Alabama's con- stitution in 1901 Such talk will be about on par with a lot of pessemistic gabble one is now constantly hearing about ''old- .ime' things, institutions or conditions. At what time, epoch or age, was the world pr anything in 1t, or it's conception of
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Will Survey Africa.

London, May 25.-Bishop Joseph c. Hartzell. missionary bishop of the Metho- dist Episcopal church has been inva- lided to London after trip to the west coast of Africa, returns to Africa shortly to take an extensive survey of his diocese commencing on the coast and going through Rhodesia and perhaps crossing the Transvaal down to Capetown and up to Leon.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Timely Appeal.

From the Mobile Register.
 MT. Whites appeal to the convention to refrain from undue display of partisanship and so gain the confidence of the people was timely. The new constitution is not to be Democratic constitution, but an Alabama constitution, and the only gain the party can get from 1t will be the honor paid the party when the people of Ala bama praise its work as honest and as equitable to all the interests of the State.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Conservative Elected,

London. May 5.-The Hon. G. O. Gore, conservative, has been elected to parlia- ment for the west division of Shropshire,
 succeeding Stanley Leighton. conserva- tive, deceased Mir. Cores majority over Allan Bright, liberal. was 1,0S6 in a total vote of 7,95S. At the previous election MT. Leighton was returned without opposition.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
DON H. BACON HERE.
President of Board of Control of the
 Tennessee Company Returns.

Don H. Bacon, presluent of the board of control of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company, reached the city last night from New York. He is registered at the Morris Hotel.
 Soon after arriving MT. Bacon re- tired, expressing himself as being worn out from his journey, and nf news paper reporter was able to see him. He has been absent from Birmingham for more than a month looking after the office work of the company in New York City.
 It is not known when MT. Bacon will return to New York, but it is thought he will do so within few days.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala, May 25, 1901 Local observations during the "A hours ending D. m., Central time:
 TIME ITEM, w.4rHr FER WIND R F.L. :, .1 Q R m O0 p no G5 ! Cloudy W 100 Highest temperature, 86.5; lowest tenn. perature, 59.4; average temperature eaa.
 BEN M. JACOBS, Station Agent. U. s. Weather Bureau.
 Forecast for Alabama.
 Washington, May 25-Alabama-Faf, and cooler Sunday; Monday fair; fresh northwesterly winds.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
WITH THE EDITORS OF
 THE STATE PRESS
New Court House.

From the Pine Belt News.
 The county has made arrangements with a Chicago firm to secure money with which to erect a modern court house.. It s thought that work on the building will begin soon. There is some talk of buying Mrs. Brewton's lot, near town, and much more desirable location in every way than the present site.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
SyIIlpdlny

Is A good thing for the young husband D give the young wife. But sympathy 0ili not abute one jot of her nervousness or lift her to that plane of sound health where alone the wife and mother can ind happiness.
 Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
embe Regulating the Suffrage.

There The Marion County Democrat.
 70 wort have been several plans suggest pr coul regulating the suffrage question, 1ut the one which seems to meet with the most general approval is the poll tax uuali6 ation. There is no doubt that this would do away with the worthless vote, as any man who would sell his vote for
 S cents or a drink of liquor would not rare to pay a poll tax of two dollars to make him eligible to vote.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Wealthy Farmer Murdered.

Wheeling, W. Va. May 25.-Johnson Hammond. a wealthy farmer living six miles south of here disappeared ten days ago and his body has been found in the Ohio river at Brocton, twenty miles south of here. A bullet hole in his head indi- cates murder. Charles Lutz, son of a prominent citizen of Moundsville, W. Va, was arrested today on the charge of mur- der.
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Favorite Prescription

N1 womanly want and need. Ii tranquilizes the nerves, restores the appetite and induces refresh. ing sleep. Its use previous to maternity the baby's ad. vent practically
The age-herald., 1901-05-26
Lord MiIner of capetown.

London, May 25-Sir Alfred Milner on his elevation to the peerage, which was announced yesterday takes the title of Lord Milner of Capetown.