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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29

two walked out of the depot together.
They took north-bound electric car
which runs from Chicago to Milwau-
kee, and that was the last time they
were seen in Evanston. On the Goth
Of last December bundle Of clothing
belonging to Miss Ely and Frank Rog-
ers was found tucked away under the
Central street station Of the Milwau-
kee q st. Paul railroad in North Evans.
ton, and where 1t is now surmised by
the police that the pair stopped an,
changed their clothing, the boy pos.
sibly Disgusting himself as girl-for
he left his collar behind-and Miss Ely
transforming herself into an older
and shabbily dressed woman. Since
then dozens of clews have been fol
lowed, but not one has led to reliable
trace Of the couple.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29
Close Quarter. at the Coronation.

Close Quarters At the Coronation.
Sixteen inches of room would strike
most of us as inadequate accommoda-
ton for our person in an omnibus. Yet
this, / am credibly informed, is the
space to be allotted in Westminster abb
hey to those fortunate 5000 who will
be hidden to attend the coronation of
Edward VII. If my information be
correct, it will be a case of the sur
vival, not of the fittest, but Of the fat
test, as the stout are certain to take
an unfair advantage of the lean. Think
of Lord Salisbury, of Sir William YER
non Harcourt, and even Of Lord Bal
four. of Burleigh; think Of certain
portly danes, ornaments of the peer
age, for the women are to fare no bet
ter than the men, and then reflect on
the irony of those 16 inches.-Candid
Friend.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29
DIvoRcEDwOMENIN GERMANY
May Make Use Of Their Former Hus.
bands Names Unless Objection
IL Raised.

In Germany It has until recently
been the custom of divorced women
to wear or discard their former hus-
bands names. as suited them best.
A new law on the subject has, how
ever, just gone into effect, says a
report. Under its provisions n di-
vorced wife may use her late hus-
bands name unless and until he
makes a declaration, which costs
nothing, to the effect that he with
draws from her the right to bear
it. OF course, this declaration can
be made only by one whose own be-
havior was irreproachable. If there
were faults on both sides the lady
can call herself by the surname she
possessed ever since her marriage.
A curious case has recently been
decided. A pretty young spouse was
divorced from her husband because
she had allowed herself to be hyp-
Noticed and while in that state made
diverse grievous mistakes rs to the
identity of certain people. Her for
mer lord when divorced forbade her
to sign or otherwise use his name
any longer, whereupon she reas-
sumed her maiden name and in
formed the registrar of her decision.
This official entered her as Divorced
X"
Lately she was about to lead q
second husband to the altar, when
the word divorced" broke the spell
of love. The lady took an action
against the registrar, on the ground
that in her maiden name she had not
been divorced and that her profess
sion was not that of divorced lady.
The supreme court has upheld the
objection and the registrar has been
compelled to make new entry.
evil not that be very mislead-
ing?" it was asked. ut may be-"
was the reply, eff the would-be hus-
band fancies that we guarantee any
thing but the fact that her maiden
name is or was X. He must find
out the other facts for himself. A
Prussian registrar is not a matri-
monial agent"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29

THAT fact is often stranger than
fiction and the mystery in real
life sometimes too deep for even
the keenest detective of the country
to find a solution thereof Is strikingly
illustrated by the Ely-Rogers case, of
Evanston, i'll. Since the disappear
ance of Frank Ely Rogers, boy OF
IA years, from his home last July ac-
companied by his aunt, Miss Florence
Ely, the police and detectives of Chi
cago and the country have been I'M
firing in their efforts to trace the
couple and return them safely home
to the Borrowing parents OF the boy
and the aged mother of Miss Ely. Every
clew has been followed up and every
means employed which might possibly
furnish a solution of the mystery or
induce the infatuated aunt and her
young nephew to return to the home
where only loving welcome awaits
them.
Miss Ely, up to last July, had been
music teacher In Evanston. She is
handsome gentlewoman of more than
usual intelligence, with large, express
i've dark eyes, dark brown hair and
slender form and a delicate physique.
She is 40 years old, and for 20 years
has made her home with her sister,
the wife of Mr.. James C. Rogers, as did
her mother, who is heartbroken over
the peculiar conduct of her daughter.
The family lives on Hinman avenue,
one of the beautiful residence streets
OF Evanston, only a short distance
from the campus of the Northwestern
university. Mr.. Rogers is connected
with the mercantile firm of Carson,
Prize, Scott & Co., in Chicago, and is
q man of ability and some means.
Fourteen years ago, when Frank was
born, Miss Ely idolized the baby, and
was as devoted to him as if she had
been his mother. 1t was her supreme
delight to care for and amuse him, and
as he grew into boyhood her affection
grew to be an infatuation which led
her to forsake all her social duties
and devote her entire time to her
nephew.
On the morning on which they disap-
peared (July 13) it is known that Frank
left home ostensibly to attend picnic
in the woods near the town, but that he
walked by circuitous route to the
station of the Chicago & Northwestern
railroad. There he met his aunt, Miss
Ely, who had left Q satchel with the
station agent the day before. This
she secured and placed therein the
contents of box she carried, and
then threw the box away.
"Frank," she called to the boy.
The boy turned quickly, took the
satchel from his aunt's hand, and the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29

A woman and boy answering the de-
scription were living in that town, but
are now proved not to be the Evanston
runaways.
Hoping against hope and with the
heartbreaking sorrow crushing their
hearts, Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers early last
December inserted an advertisement
in the newspapers calling upon the
missing boy and his aunt to come home
for Christmas and all would be for
given. All day Christmas they watched
for the return of the fugitives, and
during the night a lamp was kept burn
ing brightly in the window Of the home
on Human avenue to welcome their
return. The family felt sure that they
would come, but they were doomed
to disappointment
AS a last effort to reach the missing
couple or secure information regard
ing them, Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers have
resorted to the chain letter scheme.
Here is their plea for help:
Dear FrIend-will you kindly help
heartbroken father and two mothers
in an effort to find their loved ones by
writing three copies Of this letter and send
ing them, over your own signature. to
three friends, making the same request OF
Them and so on, forming an endless chain.
Miss Florence A. Ely and nephew. Frank
Ely Rogers. disappeared from their home.
7l3 Human avenue, Evanston, ILL.,, July
Is, 1901. Nothing has been heard Of them
since.
Miss Ely is 10 years OF age. about i've
feet three inches in height, very thin and
weighs from so to 100 pounds; face rather
long and very expressive; dark brown
hair; large dark brown eyes, with an In
tense expression. are her most noticeable
feature good music teacher; attractive TO
children.
Frank E. Rogers will be IA years Of age
in March, 1902. Height about five feet two
inches; weight about so pounds; medium
brown hair, gray blue eyes. long, slender
hands, is left handed, writes with either
right or left; draws we'll, always using left
hand. Only love and glad welcome await
them both. A large reward Will be cheer
fully given for information leading direct.
" to the restoration Of either or both.
Printed letters with pictures will be sent
upon request. Send all information to
JAMES C. ROGERS.
7ls Human avenue. Evanston. Ill.
As these letters, by the aid Of SYM
pathetic and kind people, go broad
cast over the country in ever widening
circle and reach perhaps every nook
and corner of the United States, the
result sought for may be attained and
a mystery cleared up which in some
respects is one of the most puzzling
ever coming to the notice OF the po-
lice. If Frank Rogers and Miss Ely are
alive, how has it been possible to elude
the shrewdest detectives of the coun-
try? If dead, what has become Of their
bodies and why have they not been
discovered? If they have left the coun-
try, where have they secured the
means for so long an absence and SO
extended trip? These are some OF
the questions one is led to ask in con-
sidering the case, and which may never
be answered this side the grave.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29
Grandmotherly Guile.

For few minutes Donald, the bright
North side five-year-old, meditated in
silence, and there was presentiment
of coming trouble.
At last he spoke.
Mother" he said-Donald had quit
saying mamma" long ago-"I have
found out that grandmother is
cheaty."
"What do you mean, child"
"That's what she is. She's cheaty.
When she wants to tell me how bad I
am she waits till I'm getting into bed,
and then I've got my trousers off and
can't defend myself."-Chicago Trib-
une.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29
GIGANTIC ADVERTISING.
Grand Trunk Arranges Plans for Pic
ture Exhibit


ture Exhibit.
Though the Grand Trunk Railway system
carried over 10000 tourists and sportsmen
into one district of Canada's summer play
grounds last year, the Company is starting
out this year with vigorous policy of ad-
vertising to still further increase the influx
Of pleasure-seekers who annually travel over
this system.
The company has now decided to give the
populace of some OF the larger cities in the
states OF Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky
and Pennsylvania an opportunity of seeing
the series OF Photographic views it had on
exhibition at the Pan.American exposition
at Buffalo. There will be over 100 pictures
in the collection, each measuring feet
inches by feet 2 inches, in addition to one
of the finest collections of mounted fish
that has ever been shown. The fish include
specimens of black bass from the Highlands
OF Ontario" dore and maskinonge from the
st. Lawrence, land-locked salmon from their
native waters, and other specimens of rare
value. A representative of the Grand Trunk
will accompany the exhibit and the art gal
lery will be installed in the business portion
Of the cities visited. Thousands Of copies
Of literature, describing the several regions
to be advertised, will be distributed. The
exhibit will open at Saginaw, Mich, March
10, and goes from there to Grand Rapids,
thence south to several points in the other
states.
The tour win occupy ten weeks, two days
being allowed m each city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29
HENRY's TRIP A WARNING.
Counters Won waIdersee Fears to
Have Her Husband Visit America
Because Of Strenuous Life Here.

Count Won Waldersee has postponed
his journey to the United States for
year, says New York Herald dis
patch from Berlin. An amusing story
is going about to the effect that
Countess Won Waldersee, reading the
accounts of what happened to Prince
Henry and the almost superhuman eff
forts he was called upon to make dur
ing his visit has become much alarmed
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29
Mysterious Case Of Frank
FRogers and Miss Florence Ely
The Fruitless Search Which Has Been Made
For the Missing Couple

Several times the couple have been
reported as being in Chicago. Balm
Winger, Of Evanston. declares that he
one day saw Frank Rogers sitting in
a window Of LIE Grand hotel, Chicago,
but when the police whom he notified
arrived, the boy had gone. At other
hotels and restaurants the couple have
been partially identified. but have al.
ways eluded capture. They are be-
lieved to have spent some time ut Wau'
kegan, a summer resort. The latest
clew, from Casselton, N. D., appears
more hopeful than any Of the others.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29
CURE sIck HEADACHE.
Only Sent Him to Funerals.

At the captains of industry" luncheon
to Prince Henry one of the hosts asked the
conventional question: "How do you like
America" The prince, in burst Of sailor
like confidence, replied: ooh, I'm having
the time Of my life. don't count for much
over there, you know. They only use me
90 send to funerals. IN. Y. Sun.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29

lest anything like it should fall to her
husbands share, so the story goes.
Countess Won Waldersee, who is anx-
ieus about her husbands health, re-
solved that the American trip, about
which she was enthusiastic recently,
be deferred until the American pro-
German enthusiasts have time to cool
oft
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29
one Mans View.

do you believe in love at first
sight, Christ"
''Sure. If more men took closer
look they wouldn't fall in love-.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29

There are times when one proves his
friendship by what he does not do.-Indian-
apolis News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29

sneers are the weapons Of helpless fool.
Chicago Daily News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29

To Cure q Cold IN one Day
Take Laxative Bromo Ouinire Tablets. All
druggists refund money It failsto cure. $50.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29
Bromus lnovnio.

Most vsaderful grass Of
the century. Produess6 tons
Of hay and lots and lots Of
pastarsss besides per acre.
Grows vhsrevsr soii u
found. Balzer's seed u
warranted. That pays.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29
Afo.0O for 90.

. We wish you 70 try our
N& great farm sesds. hence
~ efser 70 send 10 farm seed
.W samples, containing thousand
~ Headed KAle, Teesinte. Rape.
u Alfalfa, epeltf, eto. tfuliy worth
$1,000 TO get Q startD together with
cur great eatalos. for 100 postage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29
Victoria RanG

Greatest cereal food on
esrth--so bus. grain and 4
tons magnificent hay per
acre. That pays.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29

makes It possible g. grow
hogs, sheep and cattle q .
cost Of tut 10 Q ID. Marvel.
ousiy prolifie, does well
everywhere. That pays.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29

yielded 10 80 States last year
over 20 bus. per acre. We also
have the celebrated Naccn.
ronlW heat. which yielded
on our farms % bus. per sors.
That pays.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-29
kxlk{z !: SIS!

Three cared Corn.
200 70 80 bus. per acre. 10
extremely profitable 81 pres.
emit prices OF corn. 9slser's
seeds produce everywhere.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04
AROUND THE SHOPS.

The Rock Island yards present
ed lively appearance this morn.
ing. A gang of men we're at work
on each of the buildings under con
struction, pushing them TO compile
tion as rapidly as possible.
The brick Office building is well
under way and force of men are
at work on the oil storage room.
Just in the rear Of the Office build.
ing.
The repair shops have been com
pleted and the work of installing
the necessary machinery has he.
gun. All the machinery is in
Chickasha and will soon be placed
in position.
The finishing touches are being
put on the 90 foot, selfsupporting
steel track at the engine building.
The transfer tables are ready
for mounting, the foundation and
sill having been completed.
Workmen on the walls Of the
great rounn-house have nearly
completed their work and the in
side finishings will then commence.
Foreman Knowles stated this
morning that from present indica-
sions all the work would be COM
pleted By June 1st-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04
TWO MEN HURT.

Last evening as the men work
ing on the railroad near Siding
No. L., ten miles north Of this city
were returning from work the
handcar upon which they were
riding Jumped the track, and two
men were eniured.
From the best reports obtaina-
BILE, one of the men, Philip Stregal
was pretty badly injured about the
spine, and the other, Jesse Caussay,
had a severe scalp wound. The
foreman came to Chickasha this
morning for medical aid 1t is not
believed that the men are serious
Iy in njured,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04
CITY NEWS

H Fl Whateley, of st Louis, is
a recent arrival
II Hunt, Dallas man, is looking
around the city
III. T. Gilbert, of Duncan, is a
visitor in Chickasha.
w j Haas is one Of the late ar
rivals from Kansas city
W E Burke. of Kansas City,
Is stopping at the Royal.
Cyrus Wall, of Russellville.
Ark, is new arrival in the city.
DR.. C. Sidney Foster will go to
Apache today and will return sun
day evening.
G A Bigelow, the timer and
roofer has removed to 419 Chick
asha avenue, where he had opened
mp fine shop.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04
THE NEW COUNCIL.

The old council met last night,
transacted some important bust
ness and then dissolved. Mr.. H..
L. Grigsby in neat speech thank
ed the old council and introduced
the new mavor, Mr.. r. f. Seoffern.
Mayor Scoffern then took the oath
of Office. which was. administered
by deputy clerk Speake of the U.
S. Court. The mayor then ad-
dressed the council in an excel
lently well worded speech, after
the conclusion of which the coun-
Gil proceeded to business. A few
bills were allowed, some minor re
ports were made, and council ad-
journed,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04
Lost StraYed or Stolen. h

One gray mare about - syears
old, branded sc" on jaw; one 8
year old black mule, mealy nose,
no brand; one 2 year old filly,
black, no brand.
Any information leading to the
recovery of the above named stock
will be res arded at this Office, or
address Box 525, Chickasha, 1. 7.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04
The Midway.

The Midway Restaurant Will
open Monday morning, April
7th at S1S Chickasha ave. Every
thing new and up-'o-dase. Short
orders and regular meals.
Your patronage is invited.
St 2. L. MCFARLAND,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04

Oil GusheI or Nothing.
Robert L. McQuiston will start
on his we'll at Beaumont in about
ninety days. Any one interested
will do we'll to call on him. II
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04
WELL DIGGING.

Wells dug, and all kinds of we'll
repairing done by G.. W. Moore.
Henderson Addition. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04
Kwick Kure for Head

Ache, Sold only at West Side
Drug Store. No morphine or in
furious drugs. The best remedy
on the market. Price 25c per bsx.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04
BUSINESS LOCALS
See Hovey for Vegetables.


Pattern for 1Oc.at the New York
Store, If
Go to Marrs fors all kinds OF
fresh vegetables and choice fruit.
Phone 14O.
lIovey receives fresh vegetables
from the coast every Wednesday
and Saturday.
Buy your bread, cakes, pies,
candies, cigars, etc., at the White
Swan bakery, phone l2l. If
Plymouth Rock eggs, 91.OO per
setting. Mrs. d. NJ. Johnson,
Cor. 9th ahd Idaho streets. If
Free sample violin strings at F.
M. Denton q Co.'S. up to date
music store. Call and get one
Fresh cut flowers Carnations,
70 cts; Roses $3.50 per doz. At
Chickasha Green house. Phone
AS. If
w. L. Douglas shoes for men,
new shapes. all new goods, try
pair. The Famous, Jackman &
Lemon. st
Come to the Windmill, IOO6
Washington Avenue, for corn
chops, and wheat. Chickasha feed
speciality.
Have you seen the fine new lot
of No. 80 Taffeta ribbon all colors
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 atF NJ Denton s.
Co.'S music store, all the latest hits
in sheet music, which they are Of
fering for sale at popular prices.
Our stock of Ladies and Men 8
furnishing goods is complete. La
dies vests sc and up-Gents Bal
brigan 4Oc per suit. New York
Store. If
Paul Halsband. who has had
years Of experience in pruning
grape vines and trees. vines. ETC.,
can be- found at the Kiowa3lodg-
ing house.
When you want to buy your
spring and summer dress see our
line, the most up-to-date goods
ever brought to Chickasha. The
Famous, Jackman & Lemon. 3t
New goods every day. Thomp-
son glove fitting corsets, new
shirt waists, new dress skirts,
new goods in every department.
The,Famous, Jackman & Lemon.
Childrens, Misses and Ladies
slippers at the New York Store
for 25c ana up. Kid lined ladies
dress shoes $3.50 quality going
now ct S2.75, New York Store
We are agents for the celebrated
w. L. Douglas shoe, best on earth
at the price, once worn always
worn. Try pair a pair and be
convinced. The Famous, Jackman
& Lemon. 3t
DIR M. NJ. Breeder will be found in
his office over the All Right shoe
store and will answer ALI calls day
or night we carry our own drugs
and charge nothing for filling our
prescription DR. M. NJ. RREDER.
Shoes that wear and will not
tear. Shoes that are neat for
dainty feet; Shoes that are stout
for knoekabout; Shoes for every
class and cline; Shoes that save
you many a dime. New York
Store. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04

WANTED-WhoeveH wants to
exchange a buggy or road wagon
for a good phaeton, should enquire
at the Daily Express office.
For SALE-Fruit and shade
trees. Fresh shipment. Good
selection. Prices low. j. II.
Freeman, Chickssha avenue and
l1th street. 1w
For RENT-160 acres on Wichita
river bottom for term of three
years. Thos. B. Biggers. Phone
1853.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04

Place your orders with Hovey for
vegetables.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04
RAT

RAT
5 cents per line for one day.
8 cents per line each day for 8
days.
2 cents per line each day for
/ week or more.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04

w est Side Drug Store
Is going to move. II will have
elegant quarters in.center ofnew
block on Chickasha ave. Pre-
scriptiou department complete
and registered men only en-
ploYed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04

WANTED-Four good intelligent
boys TO distribute Daily papers.
Must be able to read and be husts
lers. Apply at Daily Express Of
fee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04

tits your fault now if you do
not make your feet glad with a
pair of slippers OF the New York
Store at the prices they are going
at to close them. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04

WANTED-To buy, medium
size delivery horse. Call at Fanb
ions furniture store, 4 doors
west of Citizens Bank. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04

FOR SALE CHEAP-Fine feed
for hogs, II 600 pounds corn chops
Apply at once. !. c. Robb Gram
90.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04

Cook Wanted-At once. In
quire at this Office or B. J..
Vaughan g.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-04

For SALE-Delivery wagon,
horse and harness.
A. b. Chisholm, 9th Texas ave.