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Evening star., 1902-01-21

City convention for two reasons. He was a
candidate for its favor. and he was the
master of the situation. There was no
necessity for him to leave home. Those
whom he wished to see and to use were
glad enough to go to him. He was as
powerful at the Lincoln end Of the long
distance telephone as he would have been
In the convention hall. He had but to give
his orders and they were obeyed But with
no designs on the nomination, and his only
purpose the securing Of what he considers
democratic platform. what will prevent
Mr.. Bryan from heading Nebraska's dele
cation to the next democratic national con-
vention?
1t is by no means improbable that Mr..
Bryan has that step in view. The princi-
Piles for which he stands have been losing
ground steadily since his second defeat.
His opponents within his party have been
Strengthening themselves. Mr.. Hill has
gained In New York as the result Of Tam
manys defeat. Mr.. German Is again on
deck, and of course is anti-Bryan. The
gold democrats are getting the upper hand
in Indiana. Gold democrats received the
complimentary nominations In Iowa for the
senatorships. All this Of course means
trouble for the platform so loved of Mr..
Bryan when it is offered for adoption in
1904. If 1t is to have the ghost of chance
In convention 1t must be championed there
both aggressively and eloquently. There
are many of Mr.. Bryan's followers as earn
est as he In support Of that for which he
stands. but none half so eloquent. He Is
the man therefore of all men to plead the
case both in committee and in convention
when the tribunal assemblies.
What may happen if Mr.. Bryan does pre-
sent himself as delegate at the next dem
ocratfc national convention is a subject that
lends itself to some interesting specula-
tion. In speaking for his principles will
he not at the same time be taking the con-
vention's temper as to his own personality!
Can he repeat the performance of 1896 and
stampede his political brethren with a
pla atform speech?
Evening star., 1902-01-21
The People and the Inauxurat,on

As far as The Star has observed not a
word Of serious protest is raised anywhere
In the country against the proposition to
change the date of the Inauguration, while
at the same time many earnest expressions
OF concurrence are being published in in
fluential newspapers. The movement ap-
peals directly to a larger number of people
than ever before. Washington Is regarded
now as never In the past as the center of
national interest. No other single city
holds the interest of so many millions of
non-residents. Anything concerning the
capital. its equipment. its people, its do
fngs. attracts immediate attention. The
keen interest which the park commissions
plans have aroused in all quarters is a re-
cent evidence of this fact. Transportation
facilities are now such that 1t is regarded
as easy for the resident of the far west to
Journey TO Washington for visit of
number of weeks, just to get In touch with
the factors which are shaping the destinies
Of the nation and to enjoy the distinctive
social and political and the developing art
atmosphere of the capital.
The throngs which have hitherto attend
ed the inaugurations of the Presidents
would unquestlonably be much larger were
1t not for the fact that there is a decided
chance of dangerously bad weather occur
ring iE early March in this climate. The
stories OF sufferings endured by visitors to
the capital on these occasions have scared
away many an intending tourist. And the
present outburst of sentiment In favor of a
change of date may spring as directly from
the wish on the part of the people to re-
move the obstacles to a pleasant and safe
quadrennial visit pilgrimage to the Ameri-
can Mecca as from a realization of the
common sense Of the proposition.
Washingtouians believe that this senti-
ment. II properly organized, will produce
results. The governors Of the states, ex-
ofncio members Of the committee to secure
the necessary legislation to this end, are
In a position to conserve the public opinion
In their own commonwealths and to direct
this vast current Of national thought to-
ward Congress The Inauguration of a
President should be an occasion for a great
outpouring OF the people. When the city
has.been given its new dress as the ideal
capital OF the republic, for which 1t has
been just measured by the country's lead
ing outfitters, and can promise Its guests a
fair chance for good weather and at the
worst only a mild wetting. there Is little
doubt that this quadrennial assemblage of
citizens of all the states will be of vastly
enlarged and truly national proportions.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

loss Incidental would be far greater In pro-
portion than would be caused by the tenn
porary disablement of an engine engaged
in fighting a Are In the heart OF the city,
where each alarm summons a compare
lively large number Of steamers. But
wherever stationed these engines should
be replaced at the earliest possible mo-
ment with new ones. The department Is
highly efficient in its personnel and has
remarkable record. It should not be
Handicapped by unreliable steamers on the
ground Of so-called economy. The District
should have the best of everything, espe-
ciaiiy in all lines Of government which af-
feet the lives and property Of the people.
Evening star., 1902-01-21
Nr. Bryan and 1904.

To the surprise OF some Of his opponents
In his own party, Mr.. Bryan is still an OBJ
ject of considerable public interest This
has been very apparent during his latest
visit east. The people have turned out to
see him. and have given him a warm well
come. An admission fee at the door has
not prevented good attendance at his
lectures. Wherever he has gone local dem
ocrats Of influence and activity have called
ana expressed pleasure at meeting him. He
declares that ne win not offer for the presi-
dency in 1904. Why then. the question is
asked, this swinging around the circle" as
In the days when hope for the greatest
American honor beat high in his bosom ?
Why this keeping in such close touch with
the men who manage the party's machinery
even Ia states where Organism In the fun
tide Of its persuasiveness had no show to
winf
Mr.. Bryan did not attend the Kansas
Evening star., 1902-01-21
Fire Department N--a.-

The chief Of the fire department recently
reported to the Commissioners upon the
condition of certain Of the steamers now in
service. in ouch terms as to invite imme-
date attention to the need Of . larger ap-
preparation for this important branch Of the
municipal government 1t appears that at
least three Of the engines are antiquated,
worn out beyond the range Of economical
repair, and Of type now displaced by
more effective apparatus. They are in SER
vice in the suburbs. where the need OF re-
liable steamers Is in a certain measure
greater than IN the central portions OF the
city. Should one OF these steamers break
down while fighting suburban IRE the
Evening star., 1902-01-21
The Question of Canal Cost.

The supplementary report of the 18TH
mian Canal Commission, in substance, Is
to the effect that with the two canals
costing in prospect practically the same
amount the Panama route is preferable,
but the question remains open whether
the cost of securing the necessary grants
from Colombia will sufficiently increase the
total canal cost to the United States to
Offset the engineering and other advan-
tages which weigh in favor of Panama as
long as the construction cost factors are
balanced. When the prospective cost of
the two canals, on the basis Of the exorbi-
tant demand of the Panama company.
yielded an advantage of S63, SOC, 900 to Mic
aragua, the commission pronounced in
favor of that route. When the Panama
company scaled its offer to the commits
sions own figures of $40,OOOOOO, the ad-
vantage, it was thought, rested with Pana-
ma to the extent of about s5500,o00.
Thus the commission has pronounced botn
routes to be feasible and practical for con-
struction by the United States, and has
voted in favor of Panama in the latest
rendering of the estimates Of cost. But 1t
has at the same time noted the important
fact that the final balance has not yet
been struck. for there remains to be
learned perhaps the most important item
OF all, the comparative cost Of the conces-
sions from Colombia and from Nicaragua
and Costa Rica. In it's first report the COM
mission engaged in a general discussion OF
this matter and the deduction to be drawn
from its language is plain. that the United
States will probably have less difficulty in
striking a satisfactory bargain for the
Nicaragua route than for the Panama.
The United States must hold the lands
adjacent to the canal in perpetuity. There
can be no limited-term leases. and indeed
the commission takes ground against any
form Of leases. Ownership outright is ad-
vocated as the only feasible method for
the government to hold the property. CO.
lombia is to be asked not only to grant a
canal franchise and strip of territory to
the United States, but to relinauish the
right 1t now enjoys in prospect of succeed
ing to the absolute ownership of the canal
ninety-nine years after its completion.
1t Is now incumbent upon the Panama
people to demonstrate that the cost to the
United States of securing the proper titles
and rights in Colombia to permit the own
ership of the canal and it's controlling strip
will not be SO large as to swell the ag-
gregate of the Panama cost to such a point
that the commission will logically swing
back to the advocacy OF the Nicaragua
route If the matter is again referred to 1t.
The commission was influenced in favor of
Panama by a reduction of the prospective
cost by nearly s70.O0O,OO0 Before a decis-
ion can be safely reached by the Senate
on the whole propositi ion, In the light Of
the two findings by tine commission, the
account must be promptly stated in its
final terms so that an exact balance can
be struck
Evening star., 1902-01-21
SacrileRe.

An American syndicate intends to build
q railway to Bagdad.-News Note.
A railway to Bagdad! What is it we hearr
What is this announcement that snites on
the ear?
Shall the bell and the whistle dispel the
delights
Which saluted our dreams in Arabian
Nights
A railway to Bagdad! Shall pie counters
stand
'Mongst the piles that adorn that myster-
ious land?
Where carpets enchanted made marvellous
trips
Shall spectacled tourists come. laden with
grips?
Shall the candy-boy saunter along through
the train
That goes snorting its way through that
hallowed domain?
Shall cinders and smoke give the genie no
show2
A railway to Bagdad! Ah pray say not so!
Evening star., 1902-01-21
Dirty Money.
From the PHILADELPHIA Ledger.

The smallpox epidemic has revived the
agitation for clean paper money. There is
no doubt in the minds Of physicians that
contagious diseases may be transmitted
through the agency Of soiled notes. Clean,
crisp notes would naturally be less danger
Gus. The government and the national
banks should unite in the effort to with
draw from circulation worn and soiled
bills. even to the extent Of not Issuing any
bill second time. When a note has made
one round and returned to the bank OF
issue 1t should be retired from further
duty.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

1t is hinted now and then that Sir Thomas
Upton goes in for yacht racing as an ad-
vertisement for his tea business The
charge is absurd; but if he should gain any
incidental benefit from the vast sums he
has expended in the interests of interna-
tlonal sport he would be welcome to It.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

The theory that English actors are
coarsened by an American tour may be
based on the fact that some Of them are
tempted when they get home to make the
first vulgar display of wealth that their
careers have ever permitted.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

A French inventor has produced a new
voting machine which Is said to secure Sc
crecy and accuracy. It may be that in time
enough safeguards can be thrown around
the ballot to keep human nature absolutely
honest. But 1t Is doubtful.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

The man who Is afraid Of dying rich can
always find an exposition running some
where which will enable him to squander
his money On the midway.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

States with prohibition laws find that
they are enforced in small towns, but dis
regarded IN the large cities Yet the sinai,
towns do not seem to derive their lust
share Of the profit from this moral advan.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

There will be some warm debate on the
isthmian canal, but 1t is expected to pull
the enterprise through without precipitating
any resignation challenges from Senator
Tfllman
Evening star., 1902-01-21
An AbSurdity.

Suppose" said the friend who had been
reading Enoch Arden, that you went away
on sea voyage and come back and find
that your wife had married another man?'
That's an absurd proposition" answered
Mr.. Meekton. Henrietta would never be
so careless with me as to let me go away
on sea voyage"
Evening star., 1902-01-21
His Way of Looking at IT.

why don't you work for a living?"
You want to know why 1 don't work fur
a livin'?' asked Meandering Mike.
Yes"
Oats funny I never fought about It
dat way. I've always wondered why any
body does"
Evening star., 1902-01-21

The king will not have court JESTER at
the coronation. Official poetry has not been
enough Of a success to warrant experiments
In official humor
Evening star., 1902-01-21
Splitting Ordinance.

From the indianapolis News.
The splitting ordinance, we are told, is to
be enforced again." Why again? It In
not these spasms Of enforcing the law tina.
the city demands; 1t is a ceaseless persist
ence In enforcing 1t. Spasmodic action only
inspires contempt.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

Signor Marconi cannot blame his press
agent II his wireless telegraph enterprise
does not have a prosperous conclusion.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

st. Louis does not propose to let its ex-
position stand as suburban enterprise
when compared with the Chicago fair. If it
can be helped
Evening star., 1902-01-21
How He Stood.

How do you stand on that question
which has just been agitating the public
mind?"
About twenty thousand dollars to the
good" answered Senator Sorghum prompt
ly.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

Senator Hoar would doubtless be glad IL
people who agree with his general senti-
ments would be more discreet In the man
ner of expressing them.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

Some Of the biographies Of prominent
statesmen that are being circulated have
the air Of being personally conducted.
Evening star., 1902-01-21
Save the Horses.

From the New York Tribune.
On icy asphalt many hl-shod horses have
been slipping and tumbling recently. Every
instinct Of humanity and even Of common
decency requires that they shall receive
better care.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

The railways and telegraph lines which
make millionaires also carry embarrassing
news Of their little doings at Monte Carlo.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

Mr.. Carnegie's benefcence has caused a
large number Of people who are willing to
be helped without working to- sauander
their money on postage stamps.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

1t Is very candid statesman who tells
the whole truth when he gets up his biog-
raphy for the Conversational Dlrectory
Evening star., 1902-01-21

The King of Corea's favorite son has lost
$500 in the stock market. This Is what
comes of trying to get too civilized all at
orca
Evening star., 1902-01-21

Milwaukee and Chicago represent L COM
bination Of beer and sausage which might
invite moment of passing interest in
Prince Henry.
Evening star., 1902-01-21

The wary pugilist now calls for police pro-
lection before he trusts himself in the ring.
Evening star., 1902-01-21
HIS Address.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The question addressed to the answers.to-
correspondents men oftenest seems to be
this: What IL Andrew Carnegie's adj
'dress?"
Evening star., 1902-01-21

DIn order to avoid delays ON ac-
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
once. but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments. according tn tenor or purpose
Evening star., 1902-01-21
Crowded Cars,

From the Chicago News.
Detectives fnd that two-thirds of the
street car patrons are obliged to hold to
straps. Doubtless the companies think
they deserve credit for furnishing the
Evening star., 1902-01-21
The Pictorial Plaxue.

The valentine will soon run mad
And make life far from sunny,
With comics that are very sad
And serious ones so funny.
Evening star., 1902-01-21
SHOOTING STARS.
Deep ResDect,

spect for your parents" said the benevolent
stranger.
Il have" answered the boy with freckles.
why, either one Of them can whip me
with one hand"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-07
Lost strayed or stolen 0

One gray mare about II wears
old, branded sc" on jaw; one 3
year old black mule, mealy nose,
no brand; one 3 year old filly,
black. no brand.
Any information leading to the
recovery of the above named stock
will be rev arded at this Office, or
address Box 525, Chickasha, l. T.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-07
The Midway.

The Midway Restaurant win
open Monday morning, April
9TH at SIS Chickasha ave. Every
thing new and up-to-date. Short
orders and regular meals.
Your patronage is invited.
ST. q. L. MCFARLAND,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-07
west Side DRUG Store

Is going to move. Il VIII have
elegant quarters in center cfnew
block on Chiekasha ave. Pre-
Z scriptIon department complete
and registered men only en-
ploysd.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-07
CITY NEWS

is IN ChicNasha.
Edward Gray, of Wichita, spent
Sunday in the city,
S. Il. Smith, of St. Joseph, Mo,
is a guest of the Early.
A H. K.mberling, Paducab,
KY. man stayed over Sunday in
the city.
The w. @ t. U. will meet
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
at the home of Mrs. Biggers.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Rose left for
Durant this morning, TO attend
thc Grand Lodge of l. o. O. F.
Mrs. j. L. McGee and MISS
Laura Bradley, travelling represen-
tatives of Universal Home Cul-
ture," arrived III the city today
aud will remain some time.
Mrs. Z. NJ. Payne left this morn
ing to attend the Grand Lodge of
j. o. o: T., at Durant. Mrs
Payne is the represent alive from
the Re5ekah L0dge OF this city.
Miss Lena Stewart, OF Dellin-
heck school OF Oratory, Of Kansas
City, is in the city, the guest of
her aunt, Mrs. NJ. A. Frank. Miss
Stewart will organize a class here
in elocution and ply siCai culture
The Midway restaurant and con-
fectionery, at 3ls Chickasha ave-
nue., opeuded for business this
morning. Mr.. Mcfarland is to
be co graduated upon the splend-
id appearance Of his new and up
to-date house.
The Whiteman Brothers ar'
moving their stock Of goods today
from their old location on rhirc
street to their new building OF
Choctaw avenue Their building
has just been finished and is ont
of the largest iu the city.
Born Mr and Mrs Lee Barol
were made happy yesterday b.
the advent Of a bouncing bab,
boy, while today Mr. and Mrs Wi
Duggers are receiving congratuia
tions over the coming of a daint
little Miss. The Express join
with the msny friends ofboth faa
iltes in wishing them health an
wealth and happiness.
JC Bohart. late President Of th
Bank Of Chickasha, and his son
IA and w A Bohart, were j
Chickasha over Sunday. The
returned this morning to the
ranch in Oklahoma. Tie Bohart
have each a claim in the ne
country, in addition to which the
have about 1900 acres leased
They nave fine ranch and al
making a success in ihe cattle bu
mess. - 81
The committee comp osed OF
II. Scofern, e. NJ. Payne, D. J
Sayer, and w. l.. Sawyer. WI
went to Guthrie last Friday
confer with the "Katy'' official
have returned and report that
very pleasant and satisfaction
meeting was held. The matt
of bringing the "Katy" to Chicl
asha was discussed, but just
present no definite informatiC
can be given relative to the OF
come of the conference.
WaSt Side Drug StCT
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-07
wELLDIGGING.'

wells dug, and all kinds of well
repairing done by G.. w. Moore.
Henderson Addition. IF
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-07
BUSINESS LOCALS
See Hovey for vegetables.

We sell you zoe Butterick
Fattern for 1Oc. at the New York
store, If
IIovey receives fresh vegetables
from the coast every Wednesday
and Saturday.
Buy your bread, cakes, pies,
candies, cigars. etc, atthe White
swan bakery, phone I2l. I'll
Plymouth Rock eggs, s1OO per
setting Mrs. d. NJ. Johnson,
Cor. 5th ahd Idaho streets. I'll
Free sample violin strings at F.
NJ. Denton & Co.'S. up to date
music store. Call and get one
Fresh cut flowers Carnations,
70 cts; Roses $1.5O per doz. At
Chickasha Green house. Phone
IS. tfI
w. L. Douglas shoes for men.
new shapes. all uew goods, try
pair. The Famous, Jackman d
Lemon. 3t
See Chiles for your poultry,
butter, eggs and meats. He has
the best. Shepherds and Idaho
Streets. 1w
Come to the Windmill, 1006
w ashington Avenue, for corn
chops, and wheat. Chickasha feed
specially.
Have you seen the fine new lot
of No. so Taffeta ribbon all coIors
at 20 cts per yard. The Famous,
Jackman & Lemon. St
F. NJ. Spear, the 4th street
blacksmith is prepared TO do all
kinds or repairs on your wag-
ons, buggies, plows, etc.
just received at + NJ Denton &
Co.'S music store, all the latest hits
in sheet music, which they are of
ferlng for sale at popular prices.
Our stock of Ladies and Men s
furnishing goods is complete. La
dies vests DC and up-Gents Bal
brigan 40c per suit. New York
store. II
Paul Halsband. who has haC
years Of experience in pruning
grape vines and trees. vines. etc.
can be found at the Kiowa' 'lodg-
! ing house.
!, when you want to buy you
I spring aud summer dress see on
line, the most up-to-date good
ever brought to C6ickasha. Th
Famous, Jackman Sc Lemon. 3t
New goods every day. Thomp
, son glove fitting corsets, ney
shirt waists, new dress skirts
new goods in every department
: The Famous, Jackman & Lemon.
Childrens, Misses and Ladie
4 slippers at the New York Stor
for 25c aud up. Kid lined ladie
dress shoes So so qualify goin
: now st s2.75, New York Store
n We are agents for the celebrate
= W. L. Douglas shoe, best on cart
ir at the price, once worn aiwa,
Z worn. Try a pair pair aud
convinced. The Famous, Jackma
" & Lemon. st
+ DR. NJ. NJ sReeder will be found
g his Office over the All Right she
store and will answer all calls di
or night we carry our own drul
aud charge nothing for filling OF
K. prescription DIR M. NJ. REEDE
= Shoes that wear and viii n
= tear. Shoes that are neat fl
= dainty feet; Shoes that are stO
for knockabout; Shoes for eve
a class and clime;' Shoes that sa'
ry you many a dime. New Yo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-07

WANTED-Lady or gentleman
to learn photography ana buy me
out Tor 500, can teach any one in
two months. Business pays
sI45 90 monthly. House, furni-
ture and outfit included in sale.
Excellent climate, cool summers
and mild winters. Reason for
selling, must go to my Mexican
mines. Smell, Photographer,
Box 50. Duncan, 1. IT,.
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Want Ooldnap

-------
Three lines or less will BE- published in this
coluu three times for twenty five cents. One
week or six times. forty cents. May contain
any matterof lost. found. strayed, stolen. for
rent. sale, or forany purpose, without display
lines
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-07
on Gusher or Nothing.

OH Gusher or NOthinq.
Robert L. McQuiston will start
on his we'll at Beaumont in about
ninety days. Any one interested
VIII do well to call on him. II
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-07

For SALE-Fruit and shade
trees. Fresh shipment. Good
selection. Prices low. j. ID.
Freeman, Chickssha Vavenue and
11th street. 1w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-07

WANTED-Four good intelligent
boys to distribute Daily papers.
Must be able to read and be hust-
lers. Apply at Daily Express Of
fee.