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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-10
F. NJ. RoUsH ARRIVES.
Superintendent of Bliige Com
struction Says Work Win
Begin at Once.

f NJ Ronsh, Of Beatrice, Neb.,
superintendent OF construction for
the J II. Sparks Bridge Co., OF
$. Joseph, Mo-, arrived in the
city Yesterday to take cuarge %
she WORK Of buildiog the five
bridges 10 the country surround
iag hickasha. which have been
contracted fpr by the people Of
thls city and the morey raised 10
pay for them
Mr.. Roush informs the Daily
Express that the work of con.
struction will begin at oncs, and
that the bridges will be rushed as
rapidly as possible in order TO com
plete them by Nov. 8, which is the
time the contract calls for. II
they are not completed by then
the contractors must pay a forfeit
of $40 per day until the contract
is finished. The materials are all
here in the railroad yards.
Now. the people who have been
asking what has become of the
bridge proposition are assured.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-10

Joe Moltle. uLlil recently clerk
IA tne Royal hntel here, has pur-
d rs n K
A. Il .. aud .as
rnafge oi lhr same As manager.
lpe goat Hot nau a9 hi.
tiF p
ia ia
4NNN sr4. vei o.
he i8ca, G" an oi h. hic- sha
Exp'e 5 4 'unaay tse.lng sc.
A0isle, he gentleman referred u
"a the artlcle, has secaren a posi-
tion IS day clerk a. The big hotel
but II il a mistake about him pur-
chasing an interest 10 H.. The
kerfoot does the largest business
Of any hotel Ia the territory, and
$4,000 would hardly purchase d
half interest Ia it.-Ei Reno Amer
lean
la explanation of the above item
the editor of the Express desires to
state that bis Information came
from L. N. Rain, landlord Of the
koyal hotel, and his clerk, and
that it was published in good faith.
We had no means of knowing that
II was q deliberate lie, as where q
newspaper reporter is unacquaInt-
ed be frequently has TO depend en-
tirely upon the veracity OF his in
formant. We do not yet know
why Mr.. Rain should wish to de-
libeIa,ely mislead the public in the
matter. He knew that the item
was TO be published. He was asked
for an explanation bat volunteered
none. The Express regrets that
the item caused Mr. Mottle annoy
ance, and at his request has written
him a full explanation; but we
can not see how We are 10 any way
responsible for the Ehful mis-
Statements Of other people.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-10
SERIOUS TROUBLE
Affairs at Tuskahoma are in a
Critical Condition.
Several Rows Narrowly AVeTtsd
Marshal and Indian Police Hold
ing the Capitol, Refusing
Admission to Either
Faction.

A special from Tuskahoma TO
the Muscogee Times says:
From al reports matters have
assumed very serious turn in The
Choctaw nation incident to the in
auguration of a governor. Colonel
Shoenfelt wires that the situation
is critical. Newspaper reports say
clash has been ayerted by the
narrowest margin several times
and that both The McCnriain and
Hunter factions threaten trouble.
The Indian police and deputy
Uniled States marshals have pos
session of the capitol building and
refuse to let either faction enter it.
The legislature has failed to or
ganize, the semitic standing o to Z
in favor OF McOurtaIn, and the
house II to 10 in favor of Hunter.
Both sides have organized and
are trying TO get recognition.
Gov. Dukes, the retiring governor,
is Hunter man and tho Hunter
forces are contesting the seats of
o. three McCurtain men.
Colonel Shoenfelt has informed
the secretary Of the interior OF the
situatIon and has been assured a
troop will be sent to his assistance
on a moments notice.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-10
LocA NEWS

Clay Donoyas. ID cAt ier. nas
gone 10 5 L us n encsgo,
ssrre le vii iay 90 bs wtrt
ock.
J a. Zpilefs, travelling sales-
man for The SMITH Premier type
writer, sish headquarters at osla-
hama Olly, is in Cl iceasha today
calling on his Gus omers.
Cook s. Cook, propriesofs Of the
"Mint" territorial drink stand have
opened another place on the op-
posite side of the street next TO
Brownson's drugstore. Handsome
new fixtures have been installed
and the place bids fair to become
popular with the trade.
The citizens OF Chlckasha want
to wake up. A land office is to be
located in the Chickasha nation.
and if the matter is properly set
before them the Dawes commission
can be convinced that Chiekasha is
the proper place for it. Aud there
is no time to be lost, either.
H. J. Brownson, recently Of
Atchison, Kas has opened new
drug store on the south side Of
Ohickasha avenue, which viii be
one OF the neatest places in town
when the painting and finishing is
completed. Mr.. Brownson is as
sisted by Mr.. A. J.. Hermann. al
so Of Atchison but more recently
Of Oklahoma CITY, and both are
graduates Of the pharmaceutical
department Of Kansas university.
Air. Brownson expects to handle
nons but the best goods, and win
no doubt secure bis share Of pat
ronage. The Express extends
him cordial welcome to the best
town in the Southwest.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-10

Mrs. Stevens, wife Of Rev. John
A. Stevens, a prominent minister
Of the Christian church residing in
this city, received telegram yest-
erday announcing the death Of her
brother, Hugh Crowdin, in Mississ-
ippi. The young man was l4years
old and was soon TO have visited
Mrs. Stevens had he lived. The
sympathy of her many friends will
be hers in her bereavement.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-10

A new brick sidewalk on Clay
Donovan's corner is among the
ne- improvements in the city, and
II IS one which will cause the pub
lie Of Chickasha to rise up and
call the builder blessed. This cor,
ner has been badly in need OF :
sidewalk ever since the building
was completed, as in rainy weather
it is sea Of thick, sticky, black
clay Of the most tenacious charac,.
er. When the Improvement il
completed people will be able te
get to the postofice without get
ting mired.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-10
A "HEAvY" DELEGATION.
Six Citizens OF Ardmore, Who
Want the Land Office Lo-
Gated There.

A delegation OF Ardmore clti-
zens, consisting OF Colonel Sidney
Suggs, OF the Ardmorite, Colonel
StiIweIl Russell, Mayor Z. W.
Dick, C. w. Campbell, clerk of the
court of the southern district,
Captain G. w. Wilmington, and
Steve Douglas, brother of Clarence
Douglas, of the Phoenix, were
here yesterday before the Dawes
commission trying to convince
them that Ardmore is the only
place for the Chickasaw land OF
fee, says the South McAlester
Capital. 1t is the biggest deIega-
ton, SO far as avoirdupois is con-
cerned, that ever came to this town.
There are SIX men in the party and
their aggregate weight is l,166
pounds. II that bunch can not
Intimldate the Dawes commission
iato locating the land Office at
Ardmore, then the natural advan-
ag offered BY The tnw ought TO-.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-10
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Rev. R. E, Stanley. Of Tennes-
see, viii preach at the Christian
Church Sunday at liza. m. and
7:S0 p. m. Morning theme, "Wis.
dom in Matters OF Religion; 7even,
ing subject, 'Scheme Of Redemp-
don." The public Is cordially
invited tc these services.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs A, s. Kendrick OF
Caddo county are wishing friends
in chickasha.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
WINE OF CARDUI ALL s sEsaxEs lis

Curiously enough, on Friday His MAJ
esty Is nearly always miserable anu
breads on thih day to transact any DUST
ness at all. ,..,,, =
A few years ago King Carlos, 1t Will: De
remembered, pair somewhat lengthy
visit t. England and on one occasion naa
to speak 10 very sWeH cD nnSnn
The day happened to be Friday ana tne M;
King was accordingly in an Upset
sta.e. Curing his speech His Mayesty
CHANGED in his nervous condiuon 10
kick o.er a flower pot, many of which
wac. in honor of the occasion, placed
along the edge Of the platform.
Nov. unfortunately, the flower pot fell
straight upon the head OF a very g rSsar
the platform. His Majesty was naturally
vsry mich. distressed at this accident and
apologized to the injured one.
II knew what it would be-yes; l knew
well enough what 1t would be-" said King
Carlos, in quite a pitiable tone of voice
TO the nobleman. II To-Day mao on ,iS
been Saturday instead OF Friday should
have had better auckland so would your
head, Lord IL! ..>, 49,.
Lord x calamity replied. "oh. Your
Majesty! Pray do not worry yoursell
about such a trivial matter; 1t Is moth
Ing can assure you"
King Carlos, 81 have been a sportsman
all my life and have 'potted' some big
game in my time, but l have never be.
fore ported the head OF BRUSH peer.
The Princess Of Wales Is certainly not
more superstitious than the majority OF
the fair sex nevertheless she confesses
that she does possess some superstitious
feeling Once the Duchess OF York (as she
was then) happened to break rather
valuable looking glass and was, in conse.
quenee, very much unherved the rest or
the day. Next morning her Hoyal High
ness appeared quite melancholy and came
with a most terrible tale to her good
natured husband.
"Oh. I'm so miserabie!" said the Ouch
ess. in a very said tone of voice; 'yester-
day 1 broke a looking glass and q knew
something terrible would happenD this
morning one of my poor cats Is dead!
Now the Duke. passonately fond OF
most animals. Is not particularly in love
with cats. He sympathized with the
ped. Next day his Royal Highness said
quietly to his wife: Amy more cats dead
this morning."
"Oh, should think not. indeedv' cried
the Duchess in a most alarmed manner.
Why DO you ask such a question
when YOU told me yesterday that you
had broken a looking glass, and that a
cat died In consequence, L went straight
away and broke four looking glasses
that Is why l asked about the cats"
Once. when joining a shooting party in
to see maybe fly right over his head.
Turning round to the Duke of Cambridge.
who was with the party. His Majesty
said: 81 have just seen nlagpie. Now
I'm not particularly suherstitious kind
of man, but don't like to tumble across
these wretched birds; 1 don't, indeed
The Duke laughed and said cheerfully;
Does your Majesty know our old saying
concerning the superstition about mag
pies? One for sorrow. two for mirth'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26

have had-Wine of Cardui will bring you
relief. This pure Wine has relieved the
most obstinate cases Of menstrual disorder.
These troubles, which are simply irregu-
larities at first, quickly involve every or9an
and function Of the body-the nerves, tho
digestion, the blood circulation and respi-
ration. Any sort Of disease may develop
in body that is run down and wrecked IN
health in all quarters. A disease that has
run for ten years is generally regarded rs
chronic. Wine Of Cardui could have re-
lieyed Mrs. Blau years ago but the Wins
relieves SO many thousand cases OF irregu-
larities in their early stages that this case
would hardly have been noticed. This case
is referred to today to show all hopeless
discouraged sufferers what a reliable, eff
fective medicine Wine OF Cardui is. No
woman has ever, to our knowledge. taken
this medicine and not been benefited by it.
To cure Mrs. Blau who had suffered ten
years. was an achievement. If you need
the relief Wine of Cardui brought to Mfs.
Blau, go to your druggist and. buy d dollar
bottle of Wine of Cardui. Il you wish
advice write to The Ladies Advisory De-
partment, The Chattanooga Medicine Coz
Chattanooga, Tenn. Describe your symp-s
toms as correctly as you can and letter 81
advice will be sent you. The treatment 10
taken In the privacy Of the home and thbf
is one of the features that commend II =
suffering women. Two or three doses 4
day in your room-there is no private ess
animation. Relief begins Immediately.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
MR.. TsILKA SUSPECTED.
Believed That He Connived With the
Bulgarian Brigands.

Strumitza. Macedonia. Feb. 24-M.
Tsilka. husband OF Nine. Tsilka. Miss
Stones companion in captivity. went to
the railroad station at salonica in the
hope of accompanying the party Of M.
Gargiulo. dragoman of the American le-
gaSon. to this place. but the Turkish au-
thorities refused him permission to do. so
declaring they suspected him Of conniv-
ink at the capture of Miss Stone.
Miss Stone and Mime. Tsilka arc quar-
tered at the residence of NJ. Kfmoff, a
Protestant-pastor.w where they greeted NJ.
Gargiuo and Mr.. House the missionary,
with considerable emotion. Here they pre-
sented Mime. Tsilka's baby and the man
who had found them on the mountains
at Gradachor to Mr.. Gariulo and Mr.
House.
During the last fortnight at their cap
tivity. the ladies have been travelling In
the mountains. They were hidden In
the day time and were hurried along at
night blindfolded and on horseback. Up
on one occasion Miss Stones horse fell
and she was thrown to the ground, but
escaped with a badly bruised knee.
At Strumltza the ladies have been
busily engaged In making dresses for
themselves and for the baby. When they
were found they were clad In native cos
tunes and shepherds cIdaks. The baby
had no proper clothes. but was swaddied
In pieces OF rough material such as the
mountaineers use for leggings. The baby
has not suffered from the rigors OF the
winter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
INSURGENTS SURRENDER.
Last Band Which Has Been operat
ing Around Calamba.

Manila, Feb. 25.-The last insurgent
band which has been operating in the vi
entity of Calamba. Laguna province, Luz
zon, composed of a captain, three lieu
tenants and thirty-one privates. twenty
one Of the latter being armed with
rifles, has surrendered.
The band has OF late been exceedingly
troublesome.
Frederick Boyer formerly a lieutenant
of the 39th Volunteers Infantry who was
convicted of completely In the
commissary frauds and sentenced
to one years Imprisonment therefor. was
released this morning from Bilibid prison.
where he commenced to serve his sem
tence May q of last year.
General Chaffee RENTED the remainder
OF Boyer's sentence on account of the
prisoners health and because he be-
lieved that possibly Boyer had been the
tool of others in the commissary frauds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
j. W. BLONDIN CAUGH I
ACCUSED OF CUTTING OFF HIS
W1FE'S HEAD.
The Man Admits His Identity, But
Denies His Guilt-The Crime
Occurred in Massachusetts,
Last June.

New York. Feb. 25.--Joseph Wlfred
Blondin, charged with the murder of his
wife by cutting off her head ut Chelms-
ed here today.
He was Identified by detective from
Boston while he was making application
for an engineers license. Fhe prisoner
admitted his IDENTIFY. but professed to
know nothing of the killing of his wife.
Yesterday Blondin called at the Bureau
Of Boiler Inspection at headquarters to
apply for an engineers license. He
evide n,Iy did rot notice his own picture
posted Tn the wall with the usual an
nouncemcnt CT reward for his apprehen-
sion. Captain Titus Of :, the Detective
Bureau told the man to call again this
morning and wired to Boston for detec-
tive who could identify Blondin.
When Blondin returned this morning he
was Instantly identified by the Boston
detective and Immediately arrested. In
court 4hS prisoner was remanded until
tomorrow to await extradition papers. Al
headquarters he declared that he had las.
seen his wife while he was seeing her of
from tho station at Boston. Hearing
later of the discovery OF her body. he
feared, he said, that he would be accused
of the murder and fed TO New York.
He said he had made several trips as a
coal passer on North German Lloyd
steamer.
When arrested he said he was on
deavoring to get the position of an en-
gineer on the steamer on which he
worked ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
national Couucil of women.

Washington. Feb. 25.-The National
Council of Women closed it's triennial
session here today. 1t elected Mrs. Ida
Smoot a Dusenberry delegate to the Ma
tional Congress of Mothers in session
here and adopted a series Of resolutions.
They petition the government tA imfne-
diately investigate reports that the So
cial evil" is licensed by the government
In the Philippines and that the United
Sta:es nag is floating from windows Of
licensed brothels in Manila and in vsri-
ouns island possessions OF the govern
mant. They ask for the abolshing OF
these practices II found to exist. Other
resolutions advocate arbitration, media
ton and corciliation TO settle difficulties
and urge wSEnen to help advance negro
conditions bv aid and support of kinder
gart.i,s anc day nurseries in the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
THE WOMAN RELEASED.
Mrs. Soffel Allowed to Give Bond In
Sum Of 5000.

Pittsburg. Feb. 25.-Upon arriving In
Allegheny, Mrs. Soffel was driven at once
to the court house in Pittsburg. where
her attorney made pleas before Judge
Brown for the prisoners release on bail.
Through her attorney. she offered a bond
signed by her father. Conrad Fl. Dietrich.
for IS, 900. But Judge Brown decided the
bail not sufficiently secured and ordered
that the prisoner remain in custody Of
Detective Robinson. who removed her to
the county Jail and placed her in a cell.
where she remained three hours, when the
bond was secured. Mrs. Soffel walked
slowly with head bow ed down. She did
not show a trace of emotion.
The father did not once speak to his
daughter. He said he had not at first
signed the bond voluntarily. but that his
wife and another member OF the family
had persuaded him to do so.
Mrs. Soffel after being released. left
with her father for his home in Mount
Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
THE WOMAN UNIDENTIFIED.
Inmate of Asylum a Member OF
Prominent Boston Family.

Chicago. Feb. 25.-The mysterious wc-
man inmate of the Kankakee insane asy-
mes Ross when she arrived in Chicago
from Portland. Ore. and who was ad-
Judged insane last Christmas has been
identified as Miss Rosa Mcdonald. a
member Of a prominent Boston family.
A letter written by her to a sister In
Boston was opened before II was mailed
and resulted In the discovery Of her iden-
tity.
william A. Morse. a Boston lawyer,
appeared In court today. when the wo-
man was taken before Judge Carter to
arrange for her removal to Boston. Judge
Carter ordered the transfer Attorney
Morse told Judge Carter that Miss Nc
Donald. seven years ago. met and loved
a millionaire. retired merchant OF Bos-
ton. He made over $4,000 worth of real
estate to her and gave her many jewels.
The mans relatives. the lawyer said
finally brought suit to recover the prop
erty. Two years ago she disappeared. Six
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26

strustion destroys the vitality by wasting
the blood. Nervous prostration and con-
sumption result. With these arrangements
started the sufferer who lets them run on is
on the road to the asylum or the grave, and
all because of some little menstrual dis
order that Wine of Cardui will cure.
Mrs. G. Blau, who lives at No. TO Syc-
amore Street, Milwaukee, Wis, was saved
from life Of suffering by taking Wine of
csrdui. She suffered for ten. years before
she gave Wine of Cardui Q trial. Doctors
tried to cure her but they could not. Mrs.
Blau is a woman of culture and inteli-
rcnce. She il the President of the North
End Frauen-Verein, an influential organ
ization Of German American women at Mil
waukee. This Is what she says of Wine
of Cardui:
81 suffered for nearly ten years with general
weakness and debility. also severe bearing. down
pains and splitting headaches. Doctors told
me that had female trouble and that my kid.
news were affected. They did their best to cure
me, but somshow ! did not seem to improve,
and with my other troubles my appetite and d..
ssstion failed me. Several members Of the
Frausn.verein spoke 50 highly Of the help they
had received from MeEIres's Wine Of Csrdui
that decided to try Il. Imagine my great 10y
TO find felt better within week after started
to use II. And nine weeks after was In per.
feet health. gladly prize your medicine" "
You may get the same relief Mrs. Blau
secured il you will only take Wine of
Cardui as she did. IL You are suffering
from female disease no matter how long
Won have suffered or how many doctors you
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
NOTICE

In the District Court Of the United States,
For the Middle District Of Alabama !
In the matter OF John ii. Powell Rsnkrppt,
Pursuant ' to an order in che above $ntitlsa.
cause / will receive until, the IT day of
March. 1902. tat iMehtsonefg. Ala, sealed
and merchandise belonging to the above bank
runt estate located in the City Of Opeltka.
stock by application to Nc Thoz D. samf
This the 22nd day Of .Febyuayy. 1909, s. +
w. u. SNODQRASs, :
- = Receiver
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
MRS. JACKSON GUARANTEED
An Occupant of Her House Has a
Gaze of Smallpox.

Charlotte, N. c.. Feb. ga sign read
ing. "Ouarantined! Keep Out"' has been
placed conspicuously in front OF the res
city.
Mrs. jackson and her daughter Julia
jackson Christian, are under the quar-
antine.
house owned and occupied by Mrs. jack
son, has smallpox. The physician in
formed Mrs. jackson of the nature of the
disease, but she stated that she and her
granddauehter had been recently vacci-
mated and refused to leave her residence.
The case Of smallpox Is OF very wild
form.
over 100 postal cieSisi who came into
Charlotte today found hotels and board
ing houses closed to them because two
or more of their number had developed
smallpox.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
MISS STONE CABLES
INFORMS HER BROTHER OF HER
SAFETY.


Boston. Feb. 2-The first message from
Miss Ellen Stone, the missionary, to her
family and friends was received tonight
by her brother. Charles a. Stone OF Chel'
sea. The cablegram told Of her release
By the lbrigands and her warm welcome
Prior to the receipt Of this message.
Mr.. Stone received q dispatch from Sa-
lonica from NJ. Gargioulo, first drago
man of the American legation as FOL
Liberated Saturday night village Grad
ishar, near Strumitza. where village may
or led them 8 o'clock Sunday. Coming
Then came the iong-looked for message
from the absent daughter and sister. II
's"N 'Ristoyatz. February %.
Charles A. Stone, Chelsea. Mass:
Freed. thank GOO. and well after our
captivity Of neaTey six months. Yester-
day Sabbath morning, Mrs. Tsilka and
her seven weeks old daughter Elepa and
] found ourselves left by our abductors
near village an hoor distant from stru-
mitxa.
For three hours We waited for dawn,
then secured horses and same TO- thii
city. Kind-hearted Bulgarian friends
rushed from their houses az soon a. they
caught a glimpse Of the strange appear
ing travellers. took us In their arms from
our horses with tears and smiles and
words Of welcome and led us into their
house. Word was quickly sent to the
friends engaged in their morning service
at church and they came. old and young.
to greet U.S. What Thanksgiving to God
for this proof Of His faithfulness to an
swer their prayers: for all-even the little
children-had never ceased to pray for
us, their lost friends.
"Since that hour our waking time has
been crowded with friends from the city
and Surrounding villages who have brought
us their heartfelt congratulations for our
deliverance. The Turkish government did
not fail to question US as to our expert
ences. The Governor of the city with his
suite called this morning and again this
afternoon after the arrival Of DIR. House
and his son from Salonica, accompanied
by NJ. Garginlo. the first dragoman Of
the American Embassy at Constantinople.
The first three have come to accompany
us to Salonica tomorrow. where Mr.. Tsil-
ka awaits his long lost wife. and their
baby. They have brought me n bundle OF
letters from mother and my brothers and
dearest friends. Thus with unsreakable
gratitude to God and all friends, who, by
prayers and gifts have helped TO free us,
we begin our life of freedom.
"Your sister,
ELLEN NJ Stone"