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lunacy, was in the asylum near Mil
was pop gun and his delight was to
step behind every visitor and shoot
him. AS his pop-gun exploded, he
danced around his victim with joy, be-
lieVing him to be dead. He laughed i'm
moderately at his own idiotic perform
arce. You imagine your "baby act"
Back yard play" "dousing with ice
water" etc, fatal shots. So did the
lunatic dwarf. You are wholly uncon
scious of your own unfortunate situa-
ton. So was the idiot dwarf. You grow
jolly over a charge of dishonor. The
lunatic laughed at his own calamity.
If you cannot understand how to APP
ply this story of the dwarf lunatic,
some friend will explain it to you, for,
bad as this old world is, we have never
known an imbecile neglected.
BY every rule of polemics, we could
stop here until you either make good
your charges against the Savannah
team, or stand, by your silence or fail
ure, a confessed calumniator and guilty
of conduct unbecoming an officer and
a gentleman for which you should be
court martialed and dismissed the SER
vice in disgrace. But, we will proceed
and expose your injustice and false
statements in your letter in the Con-
stitution of Sept. 81 as we have just
shown your disregard for facts AMI
truth in your interview. In your letter
some statements are wholly untrue
while others are only part of the
truth. You do not tell the whole truth.
For instance you state that the Sa-
vannah team, with one or two exceo-
lions, cheered the Jersey team for their
victory. That is true. but YOU were
IL \ k-IT l.
whole truth? Some cheered because
they knew nothing of the fraud prac-
ticed by falsely marking the target.
Some did not cheer because they sus-
pected fraud, and their suspicion led to
the detection.
Again You allege on information
that the Savannah team dined with
the Execute Committee after an adj
verse decision on our protest. This is
not true.
Again: You say we announced that
the matter (protesD was closed.
This is not true. On the
contrary you know that we continued
to correspond with Gov. Voorhees,,
Gen. Meany and others looking to a
rehearing, and that the gentlemen
named not being favorable to it, Col.
Kuser took the matter up and said we
should be given another hearing; and
the other two members of the Exec
utive Committee refusing to give it,Col.
Kuser resigned from the committee and
from the New Jersey State Rifle Asso-
citation because he considered the re-
fusal gross injustice.
Again: You say the Savannah team
requested the Horse Guard to aid them
by shooting at the targets of the Sa-
vannah team. This is unqualifiedly
false Here is a plain denial; bring
your proof, or wear the brand thus put
upon you. Moreover, here are the
names of the Savannah team: F. C.
Battey, f. c. Wilson, H. E. Wilson, w
G.. Austin, E. C. A. Mercer and c. s.
Richmond. Now name which one or
more of these members of the team
made such a request.
Again: You say the Horse Guard
was unfairly treated at Avondale
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-04
y
.SOCIETY.~
q
ocopLE COMING AND GOING.

and Mrs. w w. Mackan and
NJ family are expected tomorrow
tDsH washington. Miss Minnie Mack
hor .fu return with her parents. and
81 not enter Pennington until later
d the year
.o.s Abbie Orme, who has been
Wing several months in Illinois,
nod home day before yesterday.
,,.s George ]. Baldwin and Miss
Mt tbv Baldwin have returned from
Kew York
49,, L. Graham, Miss Katherine
I'm and Gregory Graham ar
G ll'aJ home yesterday after month S
rsit in Boston.
,css Ethel McIntire. who returned
~, Asheville a few days ago with
~ iiolH Foley and Miss Catherine McIn-
- exnects to leave tomorrow for
M ny sbjngton to resume her studies at
We georgetown Visitation Convent.
urs Emile Newman left yesterday
ar a visit to Philadelphia.
Mrs. Fleming Tinsley and her sister,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-04

time, after which she will visit New
York and Philadelphia.
Mrs. Z. NJ. Bryan left yesterday to
wick.
Mrs. F. A. Well has returned from
New York.
Miss Emma Bulloch expects to leave
TINS month for a trip to Washington
and visit to friends in Virginia.
Mrs S. B. Durham will leave to-day
for Baltimore.
Mrs. S. L. Gerst left yesterday to
visit Mrs. Max Solomons in New York
Mrs. c. Z. Suits and Miss Mar
guerita Suits will return to Savan-
nah about the Sth of October. Miss
Stults has been studying grace. poise
and balance under Prof. Claude NJ
Alviene, master of Partisan ballet, at
the LenoX Academy, Grand Opera
House, New York, and has added many
OF the latest ball room and fancy
dances to her list of accomplishments
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Lucian Jones, Miss
Gertrude Jones, and Catesby Jones re-
turned home yesterday after a months
stay at Warm Springs and Gainesville.
Mrs. ]. H. Gravener and Mrs. A
T. thompson will sail to-day for Bal
tlmore, en- route to Washington, where
they expect to make their home in fu-
ture. Mr.. w. Ross Graverfer will GO
North by rail.
Miss Meldrim and Miss Frances Mel
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-04

Miss Ruan, have returned from their
simmer trip to North Carolina, where
they spent two months visiting
Waynesville, Asheville and the beauti-
u Sapphire country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton B. Kidder have
feurned from a trip to New York.
Mr.. Edward S. Elliott will leave
Monday for Charlottesville. Va, where
his wedding to Miss Mallet will be
ceebra ted "Wednesday. Mr.. Elliott
Phoebe Elliott, who will be brides
maid, and by Mr.. B. f. Finney, who
Will act as best man, and Mr.. w. l..
clay, who will be one of the ushers.
Mr.. R. M. Hull left yesterday for
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Player left yes
ferday for the North, where they ex-
pect to spend several weeks.
N Mr.. and Mrs. T. Daniels, Jr., left for
Washington yesterday.
Miss Madeline Savarese left yesterday
,r visit of several weeks to Mrs.
william Pratt in Washington.
Mr.. g. o. Magic left yesterday for a
hip North.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Mcleod IF
valdosta have sent out cards an
aouncIng the marriage of their daugh-
@r' Margaret to Mr.. Benjamin Selen-
T,h Richardson, on the evening OF
thursday. Oct. 2.
MRS. Merritt w. Dixon has gone to
aratoga, where she will spend a short
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-04

Sea Girt bootlick: as a vendor of gold
bricks and green goods-anything ex-
cept as a representative of Georgia's
military and specimen brick of
Georgias honor.
Respectfully,
William w. Williamson, ]. r.
Brooks, E. c.. A. Mercer. r. G.. Fet-
ger, Jr., F. C. Wilson, F. G. Battey,
Henry Blum. Jr., Fred Myers, Jr., j..
C. Postell, w. G. Austin, +. w. Gar
den. H. z. Wilson, T. G.. Philpot, Will
liam w. Gordon. Jr., w. G.. Harrison,
Thos. Hunter. c. H. Konemann, Sa-
vannah members, Georgia State Team,
1899.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-04
FUNERAL OF MRS. GORDON.

The funeral of Mrs. ]. w. Gordon
was held from the Cathedral of st.
John the Baptist yesterday morning at
1870 o'clock. There were many sor-
rowing friends present and numerous
floral pieces attested the affection in
which the lady was held. The pail
bearers were Messrs NJ. p. Usina, OIL
yer Ryan, j. w. Oliveros. t. ]. Cor
coran, H. r. Moore and L. E. Mccar-
thy.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-04

Overture, Rage in Ireland" (Beyer)
Waltz, "Symphia" (Holzman).
Potpourri, 1.-The Strollers" England
err.
Selection, "Burgomaster" (Tobani).
Medley, Blaze Away (Mackie).
March, 1.-THE Everett" (Bellstedt).
Selection, Southern Plantation
Songs" (Conterno).
Dixie"
The band is under the direction OF
Hugo Ockermann.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-04

Island and Cape Breton for a stay OF
three weeks.
Mr.. Otto Frank left yesterday for
Washington.
Mrs. Julian Schley and her children.
who have been spending the summer
at Highland Falls n. Y, will return
to Savannah tomorrow morning.
Mrs. Eugene R. Corson and chill
dren. who have spent the summer
months at Utica. are expected in the
city tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-04
LAST FREE CONCERT.
To De Given BY First Regiment
BAND This Afternoon

The Last free concert Of the season
will be given by the First Regiment
Band in the Park Extension this after
noon from $50 to z o'clock. The fol-
lowing programme will be given:
March, Love Is King" 1nnes).
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-09
SMELL MURDER CASE.
U. S. District Court is Now on the
Most Important Trial of
the Term.

The case Of Territory VS.. Smell
for murder, has been occupying
the attention of the United States
district court the past two days.
and verdict will probably be
reached tonight or tomorrow
morning at the latest. Smell, 1t
will be remembered, shot q man
named Sol Hart, on Line Creek, on
August 0, 1901, the murder be-
ing the outcome Of a quarrel over
a trivial matter. Snell's plea is
self defense, and his case is in the
hands Of two splendid criminal
lawyers, who will secure verdict
Of acquittal II such a thing is pos
sible under the evidence. Every
inch Of ground is being stubborn
Iy contested, as Smell is lighting
for his life or liberty. The trial is
attracting considerable attention
and the court room is crowded
with spectators.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-09
Choctaw Council in a Row at
Tuslxahoma.
McCuTtaIn Faction Was Ousted
Hunter Faction is in Possession
of the Capital, and VIII
Hold it at any
Odds.

The Daily Asdmorite publishes
the following special from Tuska-
homa, under date of October z;
The Choctaw council met yester-
day and the Hunter fiction elected
a chairman, when the council adj
journed.
McCurtain attempted TO enter
the capitol but was refused admit
tance.
The McCurtain faction made an
attempt to hold the CT pitsl.
Dukes appointed Light Horse
men TO GUST McCurtain people from
the building, which was done.
Council is not IN session today
as the McCurtain people refuse to
report:
United States Marshal Hackett
says that the entire McCurtain
faction can enter the capitol, but
the Light Horsemen say no.
Hunters prospects are good.
Everything is quiet.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-09
NEW PLANNING MILL
s. j. Lea Will Erect a Building
just North 6f Sash and
Door Company.

s. J. Lea, late of Corsicana, Tex,
has arrived in the city and is max
ing arrangements to begin the
erection of building for his new
Electric Planning Mill, the machine
ry for which will be shipped here
from Oorsicana as soon as the
building is ready to receive it.
Mr.. Lea has selected the lot
just notrh Of the Chickasha Sash
and Door Co. warehouse as a loca-
tion for bis mill. He has purchas
d it and is now drawing plans for
the erection of a structure 60xS0
feet, which will be modern,u up to
date planning mill in every way.
Mr.. Lea will also add considerable
new machinery to his already COM
plete plant. and expects to be
ready for business within a month.
The location Of this new mill
will add one more to Chickashe 3
many manufacturing enterprises.
and the new institution should re-
ceiye a cordial support from the
contractors, builders and others
who have work in this line to be
done. Mr.. LEAFS family has arriv-
ed and will go to housekeeping as
soon as he can secure a residence
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-09
MISSION OPENS.
Interesting Services Are Being
Held at the Catholic Church
This Week.

The mission services which are
to De held at the Catholic Church
all this week, opened Tuesday
night, conducted by Rev. Father
Won der Eerden, OF ST. Louis, az
sisted by Rev. Father Urban, rec
tor OF the parish, with a very fair
crowd in attendance. Rev. Father
Van der Eerden breaches most in
seresting sermons, explaining the
mission and purpose Of Catholi-
cism, and tells many profitable
and beneficial facts concerning the
church and it's work for Christian
ity. Father Won der Eerden is s
most interesting talker, and pos
sesscs a fund of general informa-
ton, which has been added to by
years of travel and study. He has
most entertaining delivery, and
it is a pleasure to listen to him
speak. Those who have heard
him are both pleased and delight
ed, aud viii no doubt 60 again and
take their fliends.
The order Of vices for each
day during the week are low mass
IN the morning at s O'Clock and
another at Q. At 7:45 p. m.
Rosary, sermon and benediction
are held, and good music is fea-
ture OF the services. All are in
vited TO attend these services,
especially non-Catholics, who will
be shown every attention and
made TO feel at home.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-09
EPISCOPAL DEANERY.
An Interesting Meeting Has Been
Progressing at the Epis-
copal Church.

The Episcopal Deanery Tor the
Southern District of the Diocese
Of the Indian Territory, which has
beer in progress at the Episcopal
Church in this city for the past
Two days. is having a good at
Iendance both Of clergy aud laiiy.
The opening sermon was preached
tuesday night by Right Rev. F. K.
Brooke, Of Guthrie, bishop Of the
diocese. and quite good congre-
CATION was present TO hear him,
knowing his reputation as most
interesting and entertaining
speaker.
Bishop Brooke did not take any
text as subject for his sermon
but chose rather TO make his re-
marks in the form OF an address.
He explained the purposes OF the
meeting. outlined the work TO be
done and the results expected to
be accomplished. His address was
listened to with profound attention
Among the clerRymen in attend
ance at the deanery are Revs.
Bishop Brooke and A. B. Nicholas.
Of Guthrie; DR. Brooks, El RenosI
Flick, Of Oklahoma City; Hartley.
OF Shawnee; Williams, Of Alva;
McGarvey, OF Purcell, and the rec.
tor Of the Chlckasha parish. J. 81.
Wight.
Last night an address was made
BY Rev. Wright, and services
were held this morning at 10. To-
night at s, Rev. A. B. Nicholas,
Of Guthrie, will deliver an address
on missions. All are invited to be
present. The deanery will close
tonight.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-09

The east bound local on the
Rock Island met with a bad mis-
hap Monday, being wrecked be-
tween Ft. Cobb and Anadarko, 10
such an extent that traffic was de
layed for over Eve hours. The
wrecked cars we're piled up in
such a manncr thot the passenger
train was unable to get by for siz
hours. The cause OF the wreck i.
unknown,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-09

Mr.. Roberts, the music man
aud piano salesman. is taking a
SWING around the circle this week
and visiting several different
towns contiguous to Chickasha in
he interest Of his business. Mr..
Roberts is a salesman of more
than ordinary ability. aud when
be gets on the track of piano sale
he usually lAndsit.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-09
LOCAL NEWS.

For rent-One furnished room
at 624 Choctaw avenue, 255 3
all members of the B. Y. P. U.
are earnestly requested to meet
this evening at s O'Clock at B. B.
Prestridge's home, 6O5 South
Sixth street.
Mr.. Green, Rock Island Station
agent at Clay Center, Kas., is
spending a few days with his friend
Mr.. Stephens, of the same company
at Chickasha.
Wanted Bids from draymen for
moving the type and machinery Of
The Daily Express 10 lis new build.
ing 'galI at this Office at once and
put in your bid.
Fl. B. Johnson. cashier of the
First National Bank, departed yes
terday for Kansas Ci Y, where he
will transact some business mat
ters aud attend the fall festivities.
Mrs. Denton, nee Miss Anna
Mangold, is packing her household
goods preparatory to moving to
Chickasha. where Mr.. Denton is in
the jewelry business Reno
American.
The subject Of the sermon this
evening at the Catholic Church
will be "rhe Necessity Of Confess
sion." The mission Father will
prove this from the Holy Scripture.
Preaching every day at 9 a. m. and
S p m. Everybody invited.
The Ladies AID Society Qf the
Christian Church will mskt at
Mrs. Branstelter's resideb on
Fourth street, between Idaho and
Oregon avenues, tomorrow at 2 p.
u. A full attendance is urged, as
matters Of Importance are to be
considered.
A dispatch from New York over
the private wires of the Chickasha
Cotton Exchange today, states
that indications are very favorable
for an immediate settlement of the
coal strike. The efforts of Presi-
dent Roosevelt seem to be bearing
fruit. Coal Jumped upward 81
per ton yesterday.
A five year old girl lost from
her parents was found on the
street Tuesday by the city marshal.
The child gave her name as Ethel
Fellers, and a search in the city
directory revealed the name OF A.
B. Fellars, carpenter residing at
525 Pennsylvania avenne, bot the
child did not belong there. Mrs
Ike Harness. living at 905 South
Eighth street, kept the child last
night, but up to the hour OF going
10 press the parents had not been
located.
Frank Kahl. a popular young
railroad man Of Peoria, H., ar
rived in Chickasha this week to
accept position in the office Of
the chief dispatcher Of the Rock
Island railroad. Mr.. Kahl is an
affable, agreeable gentleman, and
one OF the best operators who ever
open I'd a key, and the Express ex-
tends him "a cordial welcome TO
our little city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-09

The editor Of the Daily Express
heartily endorses Col. L. F. Cope
land as q lecturer Of unusual power
as a platform orator and entertain
er. His Wit Is spontaneous as we'll
as infectious, and be secures and
holds the attention aud favor Of
his audience from the very mo.
ment he begins TO speak. II you
enjoy a hearty laugh, and desire to
pass a most pleasant and profitable
evening, you mnst be sure IND
hear Ool. Copeland's lecfurs IN
"snobs and Suobbery, Saturday
evening ,atthe Wagner opera house,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-09
RUSSELL SAGE DYING .

New York, Oct. Russell
Sage is reported to be much worse
this afternoon and the end is
thought to be not far of.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-09

The two story brick business
house of Mr. Murray, on Chicka-
slla Avenue. is nearing completion
and will be ready for occupancy
in a few days. The structure is a
credit to its owner and to the
town.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
Watering Flowers.

II is a common belief that flowers
ought net to be wa,ered under hot sun.
But few people can give good reason
for the belief. will try to explain the
matter, and give some sensible remarks
on the whole subjhct.
Seeing the other day a very intelligent
person sprinkling mot watering) at ten
O'Clock in the morning. under a bright
sun, was moved then and now to say
that not only was the time and labor lost,
but in case of delicate plants with surface
roots, actual Injury might have been
done. The theory of watering plants
is this:
The roots are to be thoroughly wetted
without leaving any standing water !;
this well done will answer the purpose
for several days where the plants are ia
the ground. 1t should be done on
cloudy days or at evening The mere
sprinkling OF water on the surfase does
no good the water does not get down
deep enough, and besides, 10 hot sun
The evaporation cools the ground so as
to threaten, if rot injure, the more
sensitive plants.
What is best is to mulch plants with
the short grass cut from the lawn or
dry dust from the street will answer /;
give so much water and such protection
that there shall be no quick evaporation.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
Oiled and Painted Floors.

II you have never had your kitchen
floor painted, do not allow another
season to pass without trying it. Paint
of any color can be bought already mixed
and anyone can apply it. The amount
of labor saved is so great that we often
wonder why there is kitchen floor in
the lane that is not painted.
Scrub the floor clean and let it dry.
then give it two coats OF paint. allow
ing each coat time to dry. A little
japan dryer added to the paint will
when one needs to use the room all the
time 1t is better to do the painting 10
the evening after the supper dishes are
washed and leave the doors and windows
open. II not quite dry in the nor ning,
and you cannot cook the breakfast in
some other room lay some boards across
where you walk the most to keep it from
being tracked. If you prefer an oiled
floor to painted one, get a gallon Of
lnseed oil, heat quart Of it until it is
almost boiling, and apply it with an
old paint brush (Which should be clean
OF cours. Two coats are needed.
The care Of painted or oiled floor is
important If you would keep it in the
best condition. Mop the floor once a
week, using suds made by adding a
tablespoonful of pearline to two gallons
OF soft water, rinse it with clear water
and wipe dry, 1t is never necessary to
use a scrub brush. and the water should
not be hot.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

passengers.
stop to take or leave freight.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, and smith
field and with Electri, Cars to and from
Skowhegan. At Arson, for Sawyer's Mills,
lStArks). AT No. Arson, for North and West
Eustis. At Bingham for Forks Moose River
Mayfed, Kingsbur and Abbott.
NEW TRAIN SERVICE-Somerset train
No. will connect with Maine Central traap
leaving Oakland at $50 p. Nj. for watervilS
where close connections will be made with ex
press trains pullman service) for Bangor and
the east, also points via Augusta through to
Boston.
W. NJ. AVER, suPr.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

Samuel Gould, as / have already men
toned, settled on the farm adjoining
and John Taylor on the place now
known as the Rodney Dennis farm.
These nine settlers came before 1870.
The next five years saw about as many
more, the greater part settling along the
southern part of the town. This part
and little spot at the Falls constituted
the first settled portion of the town.
For more than ten years nothing was
done toward organization. In Decem.
Der, 1904, the plantation of East Port
land was organized, this not proving
quite satisfactory as non-resdents could
not be taxed to build roads, and no
appropriation could be received for the
support of schools On March II, 1905,
a petition was sent to the Honorable
Senate and House of Representatives of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,,
asking that they be incorporated into a
town by the name of New Portland
Among the petitioners appears the
name of Solomon Walker. This petit
ton was granted March 5, 1908, and
April 8, the warrant for the first town
meeting was posted.
The first county road was built in
1911 and was called The Rapgeway. 1t
followed very nearly what is now known
as the South Road. The first mail
route through the town was from Arson
to Phillips and the mail was carried
over the Rangeway at this time. The
first post Office was at West New Port
land.
So in looking back we see that our
part OF the town was the first settled
and consequently very important at that
time, and that our family was among
the Oldest here.
The first settlers were brave, hardy,
industrious, energetic men. We may
justly be proud to be descended from
men of such type. Great obstacles must
be overcome to enable them to earn a
livelihood for themselves and their FAM
lilies. They knew no such word as fail
Endowed with great physical endurance
and an indomitable will, their success
was certain. What heritage is ours
Do we appreciate 1t?
cannot stop without paying person
al tribute to New Portland, the dearest
town in Maine to me-
al love lite rocks and ris,
Its woods and tempted hills"
Every inch of the old farm where 30
many of US first saw the light Is dear to
me. Precious memories are associated
with every nook and corner of the little
old red schoolhouse where l have spent
80 many happy hours But in looking
back feeling of sadness comes to me
now, as miss many dear ones, some of
whom "have gone to that bourn that
knows no return" shall always love
this town, for it holds the ashes of my
sainted father and mother. as well as
| those OF 80 many of my kindred.
1t is great pleasure for me to revisit
the scenes of my childhood every year,
| and l can but ever feel toward New
Portland that
mid pleasures and palaces though may roam
| In all the whole world there Is no place like
home"
AUGUSTA WALKER STANLEY,
Llailnh Of ~ W. LIZ