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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-28

Hia Natural Love for steamboat Ear
surpasses His Regard for
q Mule.


'The negro's relation to the steam'
boat is peculiar" said an old steam
boat man, land my experience Of 20
years or more on the Mississippi has
convinced me that the negro has q
much deeper love for the steamboat
than he has for anything else on
earth. except something that viii sat
isfy his physical craving. The ne
gro's devotion TO the steamboat is
really pathetic. There is a popular
but erroneous belief that there is a
strong affinity existing between the
negro and the mule. The negro likes
the mule, OF course, and he can gem
orally get more out Of she mule than
the white man, and / sometimes be-
lieve the mule looks upon the white
man as being responsible for his place
ST. nature, and the many unhappy
burdens he IS forced to bear. But
getting sack TO the negro and the
steamboat, tha black man seems TO
have almost deifed the boat.
"Go down on the levee, or go 10
any steamboat landing along the riv-
ers Of the south, and watch the negro
when the boat arrives. From the
very time the whistle sounds until
the bell clangs TO pun in the lines, he
is an abiect but happy worshiper Of
the boat. The negro who has abso-
lutely nothing to 30 with the boat
who has not even the remotest cons
nection with the vessel, win delight
in doing things 10 help the boat along,
and to see that she maintains her rep
utation for heetness and reliability
on the river. They do these things
without any hope OF reward. They
do IL just for the satisfaction of doing
it. They do it out of pure love for
the boat. If the boat happens to be
@ good speeder she becomes the idol
Of the negroes along the river, and
in the territory where she runs, and
really the rousters take more pride
in the feetness of the boat than the
owners, and would probably fight
quicker if any man should be indis-
Greet enough to cast some slight as
persion upon the boats good name,
reports the New 0Eeans Times-Dem-
ocrat.
n have seen negroes at the way
landings who actually took great
pleasure in handling the ropes used
in holding the boat to the landing,
and they would work like Trojans
when it came to hauling the line out,
or hauling II in, as we say on the
river And there IS another curious
fact about the negro and the steam
boat. The negro who works on a
steamboat believes be is better So
cially than his less fortunate broth
ers who are forced to toll along other
lines. There is a sort of black steam
boat aristocracy, with the black man
in the highest position in the service
as a leader of the clan. Man, in his
ingenuity, may go on devising steam
engines that thunder across the land,
and huge and wonderful electric mo-
tors. and automobiles, and BICYCLES,
and all that sort Of thing. but the
steamboat that fo1ts up and down
the river is the thing for the black
man"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-28

Frank Treadwell. Bennetf. Ia,
was troubled with kidney disease
for two years. He writes; had
taken several kinds Of kidney rem
edles, but with little benefit. FL
nally I tried Foley's Kidney Cure
and one d0llr aboitie cured we.
Sold by Jas PeltSjohn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-28

WANTED-A few good sub con-
tractors 20 work on Rock Island
extension west OF Lawton.
~. r. Stubbs Contracting Co.,
lawrence. Kas, Lawfon. . T..
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-28

Old papers for sale at this Of
fee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

States will soon be restored TO the former figures
sT OSGsg per omId seam eF
tremely doubtful If such an enterprise could he
G %aas commercial success for many years to
To provide further railroad facilities for the
island. and cosnizant OF the inevitable delay which
any action on the part OF the government in this
direction would entail. William Van Horne sought
the cooperation OF General Grenve NJ. Dodge,
Thomas F. Ryan Levi P. Morton. q. G. haven.
William {. Whitney. p. a. b Widener W. l.. FL
kns. Thomas Doan. Henry NJ. Fagler. Edward J.
Berwind. John W. Mackay n NJ. Whitney. Z. II.
Hartman, J. J. Hill. II. Walters. c. 7. Barney, A.
y. Brady. Samuel Thomas and George b. Hopkins
In the work. Notwithstanding the official intima-
ton contained in Mr.. Porter's report OF the
IRENE doubt or the enterprise being made COM
mercial success for many years TO come, these men
became the founders and projectors Of the
Cuban railway and resolved TO hazard a venture OF
such Importance without loss OF time.
In less than year the land had been surveyed
the route planned and fixed upon and the work
actually begun for constructing line OF railway OF
nearly FIVE hundred miles In length. connecting the
former western system az the city OF Santa Clara
and thence through the middle OF the island by
way OF Sancti Spirtus. Puerto Principe. the
city OF Santiago de Cuba; I'm addition 10 which
branch lines being constructed and will soon
be completed. running into the bay OF Nipe Al the
extreme northeastern corner OF the island, HOguin.
and also at Sancti Spiritus.
The main line Of railway is now practically com
pleted. Ii Is of standard gauge and its bridges
OF steel and masonry. and its equipment will be
similar that OF the best American railways. it
being intended 10 run through sleeping be
tween Havana and Santiago de Cuba The chief
object OF this undertaking is to extend the existing
system. which only runs through barely half OF the
western part OF the island and to develop the
nous tract OF eastern territory. where hitherto
railway facilities have existed.
The new Cuban railway through the heart OF
the eastern part OF the island. where there Is
much undeveloped mineral wealth in the
famous districts. but want OF capital has hitherto
prevented its prOhta BILE production. Copper mines
or great extent and rich. and water power Is
plentiful. Along the route OF the main line to
be found great Of land OF the richest descrp
tiOn. well watered and suita bic for raising sugar
cane, tobacco. corn. cotton. coffee. cacao and all
fruits OF the tropical and subrOpicaI regions such
vans. bananas. guavas. oranges. mangoes and
pineappes. all within a short distance OF market
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

Thanksgiving Day in this city promises to be an
interesting holiday least for the members of the
Norris Guards local social military Organiza ton.
They have invited every member OF the 42d Com
pany Of artillery down from their post at Fort
Mott on the Delaware River. to witness the foot
ball game between the arterymen and the local
soldier team. and the invitation has been accepted
The company will come under their captain and
first lieutenant. ana every who is duty
that day will be here. The afternoon will be
devoted TO the game and sightseeing. and in the
evening there will be a smoker in the guards
armory The visiting regulars will remain here
night and return to their post the morning
following.
William l. Finch. proprietor Of the Hotel Sterling
in South Kentucky-ave.. has taken lease OF the
Hotel Garden and will reopen II about March l.
after having thoroughly renovated the large house.
About $4,000 will be expended in improvements.
The house will be reprinted and redecOrated. and
the furnishings will be renovated. One change
will be the construction OF a palmFOOm in the
wing OF the house for service on the Euro
pean plan portion of this room will be inclosed
in glass and made attractive. The American plan
service will be maintained in the main dining
room. Alterations Will be made in the cafe by
enarging and beautifying it, and direct elevator
service will he installed between the ca rs and the
roof garden top of the house.
a large shipment of rails and ties has been made
to Peassntvile in preparation for the work or Law
ing the track OF the Delaware Valley Traction
Company between that borough ana SOmers Point
The work will be begun at once. and II is hoped
that that part OF the road Will be ready for opera
ton by next summer. This company has securat
more than two miles of right OF way across the
meadows and hopes to be able To Secure d..
title TO the rest of the distance to this civ a. -
short time so as 10 be able run the line int
Atlantic City. -+0 i-'O
Chao Gnu. the OF Minister Wu-T1nU-raps
who is student In the public schools OF This eITy
spent the week in Washington bidding his fatSSS..
adieu prior to the latteFs departure for his 1at-
land. ChaO Chu Will return 70 this citv to3a,- 49,
t td his studies on Monday. He is an exceD-
boys in the high school where he tskss ~ IN ne
part in all the sports of the school IN "S''Ne
The following New-Yorkery have ravis,ar.s -.
the hotels the past week: 81
Avon Inn-Mrs. Thorn, Miss O. pavt. r r NJ.
Srotty and l.. Cohn - ~ "ae-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16
SOUTHERN WOMEN AT BARNARD.

Tn. mild weather r. giving good opportunity 20
IN. Atblstic Association Of Barnard to carry on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

The pol uatOn of the island at the present time
Is about 100000 consisting OF Cubans Spaniards.
creoles and negroes. There also many foreign
ers' including French Italians and Germans. There
Is. Of course considerable sprinkling OF Amer
leans and English The resources of the island are
abundant to maintain 100000 persons. for
only small portion of its Is populated. There
are already great many Americans in Cuba who
within the last fifty years have established them
selves as planters. merchants and shopkeepers-
They seem conteuted and to enjoy good health
The English also appear contented. and many OF
these are interested I'm the old railroads and vast
tobacco estates Their principal settlements at
'ardenas quite modern town. known the
American city: Havana. Cienfuegos and San
tiago.
The development OF the island VIII OF necessity
attract immigrants. and the cuba company. not
rnmindful OF this, offers this warning to all in
tending settlers
As in most other countries care should be ex-
ercIsed by those seeking permanent homes. and
II - recommended that those desiring to settle in
cuba should VISIT the island and make their own
selections. Land titles in the unoccupied and In
the newly settled parts OF cuba are in many cases
defective. The government has recently taken
steps toward the perfection OF titles but pres
ert Intending purchasers should take unusual care
IN this regard and have the titles passed upon
ny reputable lawyers before parting with their
money and the areas should be verified by COM
petsnt and reputable land surveyor
There are obtainable government lands in
Cuba; practically all OF the lands held by in
dividuals. and in the eastern half OF the island
they are usually held in large areas. No sys-
tematc land survey mas yet been made. and the
large areas mostly In irregular forms and
their boundaries doubtful In whole in part
The Cuba company has acquired considerable
Of land chiefly in the province OF SantIag go.
with the intention OF dividing these lands into
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

other districts are peculiarly adapted to cattle for
the grasses are luxuriant and highly nutritious.
and there is an abundance OF good water every
where.
In the mountains there are waterfalls among
which the cascades of the Rosario the most
celebrated A number of fair sized lakes add to
the beauty OF the scenery in the interior OF the
fish. The mountainous regions OF cuba are ex-
tremely picturesque but sparsely populated. and
for the most part little known. Their slopes are
covered with forests and iunges where the vegeta-
tton is luxuriant. European fruits. flowers and
vegetables can he easily cultivated on the highest
plateaus
Cuba is free from noxous animals and reptiles
ard has fewer mosquitoes and similar pests than
other Southern regions Columbus only found two
Quadrupeds Of any size the whole island "a
OF barkless dog"-the guaduDaN- possibly a
raccoon. and a long bodied squirrel Many import
ed domestic animals have wild. and to be
found In great numbers in the densest parts of the
forests in the interior The sportsman can find
excellent shooting and fishing the rivers and
lakes abound In tropical fish
The climate OF cuba IS for the tropics. tolera-
BILE one. enjoyable. indeed. from November TO the
beginning OF May. during which time there IS little
rain. few cloudy days. and the heat is rarely OPP
pressive The summer season IL enervating, and In
many parts Of the island far from pleasant. owing
the excessive heat and the incessant torrents
OF rain
The most healthful parts Of the island are in the
eastern provinces. through which the rail
appearance. This due healthy combination
OF and mountain breezes. The northern en-
ployes OF the Cuban company have rule been
free from illness OF any kind. Notwithstanding the
fact that they have been employed railway CON
struction under conditions not always favorable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16
ATLANTIC CITY AFFAIRS.
PART OF BOARDWALK TO BE MOVED
NEARER SHORE-A THANKSGIv-
ING CELEBRATION A
HOTEL CHANGE.

Atlantic City n. j.. Nov. Is (SpeciaD.-At a meet
ing OF the City Council Monday evening of this
week $50 900 worth OF bonds ordered issued and
sold 20 provide funds for the moving out OF the
boardwalk from Tennessee-ave. to Rhode Island
ave. The work of relocating the walk will begin
soon. The city engineer has begun the surveying
for the location and he will make his report
at the next meeting Of the council 1t is believed
that the new part OF the walk will be bent out
ward toward the ocean distance of nearly 100
feet by Pennsylvania and Virginia ayes. and this
will cut off considerable OF the wide stretch OF
beach which is now greatly enjoyed by the
visitors TO the resort. There have been many per
sons who have expressed their objections the
project saying that 1t only in favor
OF certain people who would benefit by the land
accretions which had been made by the in
the last few years. When the change is made It
Will be necessary for those having bathing house
establishments TO their places nearer the
waters edge than they at present. Just what
Will De done about leaving a street where the
present boardwalk stands is a matter of specula-
ton. Some OF the beach front owners are in favor
OF having street there and others want to occupy
the land.
IL is said by friends OF the Rev. DR. a. Lincoln
Moore that ne will accept the call he recently
received from the Riverside Baptist Church OF
New-York City, and that he Will go to hts new
charge in the future. DR.. Moore spent last
week In New-YOrk City in consultation with the
deacOns OF the church and returned home on Tues
day he is popular with his congregation in this
been here since last spring and has reunited a
gregation that had been divided by factonal fight
In the church and has placed the church a solid
footing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16
TURTLES AT THE AQUARIUM.
MORE THAN a DOZEN DIFFERENT SPE-
CIES ON EXHIBITION.

The country yOUngster who has a private AQUA
rum Of mis- own. containing collection consisting
Of two three turtles captured by his own eff
forts from the depths of mudhoIe or caught
crawling in the fields would be greatly astonfshed
il he should visit the Aquarium at the Battery In
find that there were many other kinds of turtles
in the world. He would find exhibited there thir-
teen or fourteen different species. including his net
mud turtle and the snapper of whose roiaht1-
strength he has heard stories from the first day he
entered the district school There are Iogge-heads
weighing from 800 TO 30 pounds each ha xksbiU
turtles. whose shells made up Of plates: Pa
cihc and Atlantic green turtles swapping turtles
are covered with little yellow and red dots musk
mond backed terrapin. geographical turtles so
backs; box turtles and soft sheIed turtles. which
suggest pancakes In size. shape color and fexi-
bity
The turtles moEe or less intelligent. and some
OF those received at the Aquarium have been 50
tame that they would cross the foor 10 their
keeper when he snapped his fingers whisued 10
them. II is interesting 10 know that the swim
ming powers Of some OF the turtles are so great
that they swim from the waters OF the
Indies and Florida TO the shores OF New England
in the summer time The large turtles are kept in
one OF the large tanks the main doOr OF the
Aquarium 1t is only partly filed with water-jusr
enough to cover the backs OF the turtles This
enables them III: their heads above the water
without effort when they desire 20 breathe. Ac-
cOrding to MIR Spencer. the superintendent the
turtles cannot remain under water for more than
fifteen minutes. They swim on the surface OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16
NEW ERA FOR CUBA.
OPERATION OF THE RAIL WAY
TO SANTIAGO TO MARK
ITS REGZNNING.
PART OF THE ISLAND EASTWARD OF
HAVANA OPENED UP BY IT
PEOPLE AND PRODUCTS.

with the opening OF the new Cuban railway this
week Cuba is expected enter upon new era-a
career OF industrial development and activity which
IS expected 10 result in the betterment OF the
habiusnts. commercial prosperity and the improve
ment of internal affairs.
Cuba was formally surrendered BY Spain on Au-
gust u 1895 and of its actual reconstruc-
tion dates from the day on which the Stars and
Stripes were unfurled above MORO Castle Then
Cuba was no longer European colony. but an
American country, under the protection OF the
United States.
peace Robert P Porter was commissioned 10y Presi-
Industrial. commercial and financial condition. and
said:
The railway system OF Cuba. consisting Of seven
companies. the aggregate length OF whose lines is
only el7 miles is entirely inadequate in bringing
The extreme ENDS Of the island together. Santiag0
and Havana. IN point Of time. being far apart
separated by distance Of few hundred miles.
The facts gathered this subject point TO the ad-
visibility of Immediately constructing trunk rail-
way from end end Of the island. with branches
extending north and south to the important cities
and ports From whatever standpoint IL may be
viewed. no one enterprise could do so much TO inn
prove the situation on the island. No revolution
could have existed IN Cuba II such railroad had
been completed by the former government, and
nothing will rapidly tend 10 the revival OF
nercisl and general business the facility for
other. and from the trunk line branches TO
the seabOard cities. All political turbulence will be
Quoted thereby and prevented in the future. The
entire Will be 30 commerce: lands
Re worked; the seaport towns Will become active.
and commerce between the island and the United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16
LAKEWOOD'S WEATHER.
INCREASING NUMBER ENJOYING 1T
PREPARING FOR GOIF TOUR
NAAIENT

Lakewood. y. j. Nov. Is (SpecitD.- Glorious Oc-
tober weather continues 10 favor Lakewood in
mid November. and the hotels crowded with
guests, who could have chosen more perfect
conditions. : to weather In which to enjoy the
diversified attractions OF this resort. There will
be gradual but steady growth toward the usual
crowds which spend the Thanksgiving holidays
here
The approaching golf tournament OF the Golf
Club of Lakewood promises to attain the inn
portance noted in former years. Travis and Doug
las. who have just met on close terms at the At
lantic City tournament will again be here. and
both have friends in plenty with their every APP
pearance Lakewood. the same question TO
which is the better golfer will add spice to the
contest Besides them the list OF front rank golfers
participating will be long one.
The social interests OF Lakewood at present
centred on the approaching wedding Of Miss Eliza
beth WhiJewright Leeds daughter OF Mrs. William
Bateman Leeds. OF Madison-ave The ceremony is
10 take place in the Presbyterian Church at noon
ON Wednesday. and more elaborate preparations
are being made than for any similar event within
the social history OF the place. Mrs Leeds and her
daus hter have for many seasons been social favor
present from New York and Brooklyn. The bride
groom Is George Cook kimbaIl. OF Boston and his
friends Will he added 10 the NeWTork party, which
viii NIL three special parOr cars coming down
the morning of the wedding. Lavish floral deco
Tatons Will transform the church interior and the
Madison-aVe. house. The ceremony will be per-
formed by the Rev. DR.. Charles Fl. Mcclellan as
sisted by the Rev. CORTLAND p. Butler, past and
present pastors OF the church Following the we'd
ding there will be a breakfast at the home of Mrs
Leeds
The Lakewood Hotel was reopened for the season
enjoy the attractions OF this well known resort
house Many others have stgnifed their purpose OF
Of the
\ large dinner party given at the Laurel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

s aOuse on Monday evening in honor of the birth
gay anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs Philip Rhine
usual stay here. The private dining room decSed
Win roses, ehrysanthemums and ferns accOmnno-
MIS- William Rhinelander Mr. and Mrs T. j.
SSahLsy hRninelander, Mr.. and Mrs Frederic j. De
MISS De PeySter. Alexander ". Black.
MISS Charlotte PeII John Wallace DR. and Mrs
VhdTes l. Llndley; Mr.; Penfold Miss annie X.
WalEer, j. H. Walker. Mrs William FIoyd-JOneS
MI Bull. Mrs John r. Harris Samuel T. Skid
mo MISS CoTneha B. H. Harris Leland II. Lang
'eAs MISS BoWers and John NJ Bowers.
The new speedway is just receiving the final
layer OF top soil needed to make II perfect
course more than mile straightaway on which
the gentlemen drivers bringing their fast horses 10
lakewood may try them out TO their perfect salts
John Benjamin. OF Stratford Conn., has taken
the Ionpkins cottage. in FOrest-ave. formerly
UcCup, l bS Lr W ~ Cushn:an, the latter having
Mrs Emily 8 Haines and Miss Halnes mother
ana sister OF John 7. Haines. Of New York have
season. - -
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Baldwin of I.akewood's ree,1-
af cottage fraternity, ha returned and are AZ
nome Tor the season in their Private WAY cottage
MIS- Robert MacCartee OF New York has taken
me Davis place. In Main-st.. which she occupied
Mrs samuel Welsh Of Philadelphia has re-
turned Tor he season to her Madison-ave. home.
MI and Mrs William G.. ShaftO have opened their
4akeWOOd nome. coming from their summer place
at Atlantic Highlands
Miss Mary De Peyster Carey. or New-YorS. ia at
home In her Lake Drive cottage
AT the Laurel House among the weeks regfstra-
Mrs II. r. VreeIand Miss Marjorie Vreejand q, a
Toe. Mr.. and Mrs. L, L. HigginsOn Mr. and Mrs
~ Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T Decker John II
r PARSONS. Ira Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. A NJ HYATT
A J. Miller W Radcliffe, LandOn Ingraham Mr.
w. Harris. Mrs. II. De 6. Hastings Miss FL
eanor Hastings. Miss Fanny Hastings Miss
Eugene G. Blackford Miss l. Van 'NosfrSnd Tob1,
3. Peck and Mrs. A. Nebe