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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-03-11
Estimated Loss Over $4,000
The Seventh Big Fire For Chick
asha Since December One,
Prospects for More.
Fire Department Did Excellent
Service, Abundance of Water

This morning at about 3 o'clock
another fire was discovered in the
back end of ,Overstreet 81 Sons
hardware store, which was To-
Gated in one-story brick build
ing on 3rd street, across the alley
south OF the postoffice building.
A storm was raging with a
heavy wind blowing from the
southwest and the rain was fall
ling in torrents. The postofice
and the entire business portion of
the city was threatened and would
have been consumed by the flames
had it not been for the heavy rain
Overstreet & Sons suffered a
total loss Of over SO, 600 worth
Of hardware with $4,000 insur-
ance. R. NJ. Murphy owned the
building which cost SO, 200 and
was insured for 81, 900.
J. B. Burton, VINO occupies
the first store room south of Over
streets, with a large stock Eof
groceries suffered a loss by water
and smoke of over $500 which
was fully insured.
S. Booth occupied the north
half of the next building south
with a stock of books, etc. Es-
innate loss by water and smoke
5000, fully insured.
W. 0. Williams with a stock
of guns and bicycles, located in
the south half of the building,
estimates his loss at $1,000, in
surancc $3.50. V. n. Sayer's
loss and damage to building is es-
timated at $3.50
This is the seventh large FIRE
ia Chickasha since Dec 25, 1901,
all Of which have been great
loss to opr business men and
Chickasha
As TO how the building caught
/ fire is unknown, yet some believe
that it was struck by lightning
as the IRON roofs were all pulled
apart and are leaking this morn
ing at great rate.
Attention EX.Confederates
Ion Gbofb4- Cau,rY-D-5 IT q Y
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-03-11

Attention Ex- Confederates
Joe Shelby Camp 975 U. @ "
viii please meet at the mayors of
flee in the city of Ohickasha on
EhursdaF. March 18th, at 2 o'clock
q m. Bnsiness Of iinportance-
Election ofos3eers; arran gements
for Dallas Reunion; aRpointing
Sponsors; MAIDS Of Honors etc.
G. G. BUCHANAN, Commander.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
Sky Scrapers Doomed.

A dispatch from Chicago says: 1.-THE
steel framework in many of the big
buildings in the business district of
Chicago is cOrroding, making them
very dangerous. 1t is only question
of few years when these buildings
will fall to the ground.''
This statement was made by Gen
eral William s. Smith, at the Thirty
fifth annual dinner of the Chicago
Real Estate Board. He added: 9Th {
steel framework in many of the bi.
buildings is LETT free to the action Of
the air and gases which circul at,
through the tile and space about thu
steel.
1.-The owners of these structure have
the steel painted with oil. This oil will
withstand the corroding process about
three years. Then begins the corrod
ing of the steel and within Few years
your sky-scraper will fall.
The speaker said chat the elevated
road structure would not withstand
the corrosion. He asserted shat with
in ten years they will be dangerous ant
within twenty years out of service
The corrosion of one-fifth the thickness
of the steel framework of the struc
lures, he said, will render them inca
pable of bearing their own weight.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
M 0hler-Kn0ft.

A pretty home wedding at noon
yesterday was that of Miss Marie Knott
and R. II. Mohler at the residence of
the bride 8 mother, Mrs. G. Fl. Knott,
1I39 Ninth street northwest. The par
lor was artistically decorated with
bride roses and palms. Rev. j. O..
Knott, of Baltimore affiliated. The
little page, Master Hugh Argenbright,
nephew of the bride, preceded the bride
and bridegroom, who were otherwise
unattended. Only the immediate rela-
tives of the families witnessed the
ceremony. The bride was becomingly
attired in a travelling gown of mode
venetian cloth, and black Gainsbor-
ough hat, at her waist an immense
bunch of violets. The bride was the
recipient of many beautiful presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mohler left for short
trip south but will reside in this city.
Washington Post, March 13.
The bride is a sister of Mrs. Heiskell
Argenbright of this city. who with her
husband and little son, attended the
wedding.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21

By virtue of decree of the clrcult court
of Augusta county entered on the 2Oth day
of June, 1901, in the cause of Jas. A. Miller
and others. VS.. JnO. l.. Miller and others,
the undersigned will, as commissioner ap-
pointed for the purpose. proceed on
SATURDAY, MARCH 80, 1902,
at or about - O'Clock NJ, in front of the
court house of Augusta county, in the city
of StauntOn, to sell at public auction to
the highest bidder, two tracts or parcels
of land in the proceedings in said cause
mentioned. belonging to Dedrlck Miller
i'm his life time, situated near Stribling
Strings. in Augusta county. First of said
tracts contains 40 acres. more or less, ad-
Joining the lands of H. G. Hanna. Snyder,
burton and others; and the other said
tract contains POI acres more or less, ad-
Joining the lands of M. O'Conner, Snyder,
Rimel and others.
TERMS OF SALE-One-fourth OF the
nurchase money in cash, and the residue
IF said purchase money upon credit of
six twelve and eighteen months, the de-
ferred instruments of said purchase money
To he evidenced by the bonds of the pur-
.ohaser in equal instalments. and bearing
interest from day of sale, with good secu-
yitv- waving the homestead exemption,
and the title to be retained as ultimate
HARRY H BLEASE,
Commissioner.
hereby certify that the bond required
of the commissioner by decree of date June
oath. 1901, in the cause of Jas. "A. Miller,
ct ais. VS.. Jno. L. Miller, ct ais, pending
in this court has been executed by Harry
n please the commissioner above named.
Given under my hand this 26th day OF
FEB fses s s JOS. B. WOODWARD. Clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
Middlebro0k Items.

Mrs. Samuel Benson is visiting Mrs.
Irvine Roby in Waynosboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Helms are visit
ing Mrs. H 3 mother, Mrs. Silling, at
Dayton.
Mr.. Geo. Rosen spent Sunday at his
home here.
Mr.. H. J. McGary is in the northern
markets purchasing goods.
Miss Mollie Cross is visiting her
brother here.
Messrs. James LOwman and Arthur
Harris left Thursday for Indiana,
where they expect to locate.
Mr.. Cross has returned from Balti-
more, where he purchased his spring
goods.
Mrs. Osborne, of Mt. Jackson. has
returned home after visit to her
daughter, Mrs. G. Frank Rosen.
| Mrs. Helms and son, of Illinois, are
visiting Mr.. Robert Helms.
Wilson Johnson, respectable color
ed man, died here on Saturday of rheu-
m atism and Bright's disease.
Miss Lucy Bosserman spent Sunday
with Misses Nina and Mamie Glover
near here.
Mr.. James McManaway went to Cave
Station last week to be treated for can
Ger.
Mr.. Walter Beard has gone TO Hot
Springs to engage in business.
Mr.. Enos Lucas and family have
moved to their new home near New
port.
Mr.. Charles Bailey and Miss Lola
Snyder were married on Thursday even
ing at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev.
G. A. Freed. After the ceremony a
reception was rendered the bridal par
ty at the home of the groom.
Miss Annie Helms has returned from
visit to her grandmother, Mrs. Mel
son Gale.
Mrs. Geo. Bowers and little daugh-
ter, of Staunton, have returned home
after visit to relatives here.
Mr.. John Allen is visiting his broth
er, VIM. Allen at this place.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
A Pretty Home Wedding,

On Wednesday morning of last week
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Mil
Ter, near Emanuel's church, Augusta
county, James A. Duncan. of Oak Hill,
w. Va, and Miss Sallie A. Michael, of
this county, were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony. At the appointed
hour the bridal couple entered the par
lor, where the ceremony way perform
ed by Rev. M. G. Sanger, of Sanger
vile. Preceding the bridal couple
were J. 8. Zigler aud Miss Nettie Mil
Ter. After having received many con-
gratulatiors and a number of useful
presents, all retired to the dining room
where bountifnl meal was daintily
prepared for the occasion. Among the
guests present were Messrs. Samuel
and Dennis Michael, of this city. Miss
Michael ia the daughter Of Daniel and
Mrs. Elizabeth Michael, both deceased.
She has had her home with Mr.. Miller
for several years.
Mr.. Duncan is a prosperous farmer
of Fayette county, W. Va. MIR. and
Mrs. Duncan left Monday for West
Virginia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
Ruined by Souvenir Eiends.

The New York World says: 1t may
interest those people who cherish as
mementos of the visit of Prince Henry
of Prussia silver knives, forks, spoons
and salt cellars taken at the luncheon
following the launching of Emperor
Williams yacht at Shooters Island to
know that in acquiring these souvenirs
they have ruined Rupert Fritz, one of
the oldest and most widely known
chefs in New York.
The souvenir fiends forced upon him
loss which he is unable to meet, and
yesterday be made an assignment. The
humiliation of his position led him to
give up lucr alive place, and be is now
without money and without work.
Fritz was employed as stewart at the
Lieaerkranz Club, Fifty-eighth street
and Park avenue. He obtained the
contract to furnish the luncheon to
Prince Henry and his suite, President
Roosevelt and his suite, and guests in
vited to witness the launching of the
Emperor's yacht.
He obtained the loan of much valua.
BILE silverware from chefs aud stewards
of his acquaintance to meet tie re-
quirements of about 1900 people who
attended the luncheon. Prince Henry
and President Roosevelt with their
suites were first served, and after their
departure the invited guests were ad.
mitted to the banquet hall.
The raid on the silverware that fol-
lowed was general. 1t was carried on
50 adroitly, however, that neither Fritz
nor his assistants were aware OF what
was going on. The work of the souve-
mir fiends was thorough. 1t is beIiev-
ed that men were not content with one
article. but took as many pieces of sill
verware as they could safely conceal.
When Fritz came to collect the sill
verware loaned him by his friends he
awoke to his loss. The crowd had dis
appeared with hundreds of dollars
worth of property. He knew that it
was futile to attempt to regain the art
icles. He was nearly Frustrated by
the loss, for he found he could not make
amends to his friends. He immediate
ly resigned bis place at the Lieder-
kranz Club, and after taking inventory
of his belongings found that the only
course left for him was to make an as
Segment.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
Mofatt's Creek News.

Moffett's Creek, Mar. 1S-The New
port graded school will close tomorrow
after very profitable session. This
school has been under the efficient
managem ent of Miss Hessie Chenault
as principal. and Miss BERTHE Shewey
as assistant, they will leave for their
homes on the closing of the school; the
former to Farmville, annd the latter
TO Stauntop.
Rev. Mr.. Yohannan, a Persian mis-
sionary, filled the New Providence
pull pit very acceptably Sunday last.
The regular quarterly communion
services will be held at that church on
Sunday next, preparatory services on
the Saturday preceding.
j. E. Philips, one of our merchants,
expects to move to /, Mckinley this
week where he will continue the mer-
camille business.
The Smiley mill which was sold to
Messrs. Baxter and Enos Lucas some
months ago, has been thoroughly re-
paired and refitted with rollers and is
doing furnishing business.
W. Frank Berry who has been so i'll
with pneumonia at the Kings Daugh.
tiers Hospital, Is expected home this
week.
Mrs. w. E. Tribbett and four little
daughters. of Spottswood, paid the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Enos
OFT, flying visit last week.
Miss Edna Wade, of Brownsburg, is
spending few days with Miss Mary
McNutt.
Miss Antha McCutchan has Treturn'
ed home from visit to her sister ir
Craigsville.
Mrs. Henry Wright has returned
home from months visit to her sistel
in Petersburg.
Roll of honor for Summit public
school for 5th month ending Marct
Is. Those making a general average
of 81, Nellie Hanger and Kate Huff
man; 95 Myrtle Dice, Cecil Huffman
Este Buchanan, Carrie Robertson
Nellie Marks, King Shickel. Grace
Marks and Carrie Helmick; SO Nettit
Robertson and Mary Marks; "a Mar
shall Huffman. Kline Huffman, Macl
Huffman, Willie buchanan, Pearlt
Buchanan, Ethel Lofts, Stevie Shick
| ell, Frank Buchanan. Elmer Lofts, Ell
mer Thompson and Gretchen Lofts
SO John Buchanan and John Marks
Walter E. Beard, teacher.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
The Ship Subsidy.

AS anticipated. the ship subsidy bill
passed the Senate Monday evening
by a vote of AZ to 81, all but six repub-
licans voting for the measure, while all
the democrats Except Mr.. McLaurin
of South Carolina, who, however, Is
not now classed among the democrats
voted against it. The bill taxes the
masses of the people to give money to
the already rich ship-builders and
transportation lines, whose rapacious
maws seem never to be satisfied. Ev-
cry amendment offered by the demo-
cratic side, and intended to protect the
interests of the people and the public
treasury were voted down, even that
preventing those who voted for the
bill from becoming beneiciaries under
it's provisions. AS the bill passed there
is no restriction upon the amount of
money the government may present
ship owners with, except for carrying
the mails.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
From Clifton Forge.

Mrs. E. j. Harris was burned to
death Monday night by the explosion
of lamp which she was taking to an
adjoining room. She was 20 years of
age, and is survived by her husband
and five children.
Mr.. w. H. Kelsey, of Staunton, was
a Sunday visitor in our city.
Miss Virgie Gait, of Staunton, who
has been here with relatives for some
weeks past, left Friday last for her
home.
Mrs. I. B. Snapp is here a guest of
her brother, Mr.. W. R. Keadle on
Church street, West. Mr.. Sharp has
been quite ill at the G. & 0. Hospital
here, but is now reported much better.
When Mr.. Snapp RECEIVERS it is under
stood that he will move to Charlottes.
vile and will do the extra passenger
work for that place.-Review.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
WASHINGTON LETTER.

(From our Regular Correspondent
Washington, March 1.-THE ques-
tion of so amending the constitution
as to permit of the election of senators
by the people seems to have taken a
new lease of life during the past week
IN Washington and is being actively
discussed by the democrats in lobbies
and committee rooms. Colonel Will
liam J. Bryan spent Thursday at the
Capitol and warmly advocated the
change, which may have added to the
interest taken in the subject, though
the agitation had begun before Mr..
Bryan arrived. With view to learn
ing the actual status of the movement
I made limited canvass of the situa-
tion yesterday and obtained the fol.
lowing opinions:
Senator Rawlins, of Utah, said that
he was heartily in favor of the proposed
change and believed it had a better op-
portunity of being adopted at this ses-
sion than ever before. ''If it is not
adopted at this session, however," said
tine Senator, II believe there is consid-
cradle likelihood of its being made a
party issue in the next campaign. 4"
Senators Culberson and Bailey, of
Texas, both expressed themselves as
strongly in favor of it. Senator Vest,
Of Missouri, is opposed to it.
Senator Jones, of Arkansas, as is we'll
known, is committed to it as is Sena-
tor Berry, also of Arkansas, and both
the Senators from Tennessee. Senator
Clay, of Georgia. said he had discussed
the matter with Colonel Bryan and
that he hoped to see the amendment
adopted. Senator Clark, of Montana,
said he was committed to it and so did
Senator Burrows, of Michigan. Sena-
tor Morgan, of Alabama, refused to ex-
press an opinion. Should the amend
ment pass the Senate it would be
promptly adopted by the House. Mr..
the democratic leader,
told me all the democrats would vote
Tor it and a number of republicans
would also. ut would make the
strongest kind of a party ISSUE" said
} democratic member, land l earnest
y trust it will be adopted as such.n
A democratic senator told me yes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
BrIdgewater and Vicinity.

D. Newt. Fry, OF Churchville, was
4n town several days this week.
Miss Eva Dudley and Miss Sadie
Davies, of The Glade, called on friends
on Wednesday.
J. II. Wine has returned home from
a business trip to Basic City.
s. II. Arnold, agent for the Moseby
Nursery, Richmond. was on Messy
Creek this week.
Robert Coffman, of near StOnewan,
Augusta county. and Miss Josephine
Hanger, were married at the home OF
the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
M. Hanger. OF. Bank street. Wednes-
day evening. The ceremony was per.
formed by the Rev. j. G. Hawk, of the
M. E. Church, South.-Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
The ship subsidy bill has passed the

The ship subsidy bill has passed the
Senate by good comfortable MAORI
ty, but not by a united party VOTE.
Some of the ablest men in the Senate
opposed it, among whom were Sena-
tors Allison and Spooner. It is strange
that nothing can flourish in this coun-
try without protection or government
aid. So great government as our
ought to have some industry which
could live and flourish without the
protecting care of the government or
our greatness is a monumental failure,
Ii Cuba, and Porto Rico and the Phil
ippines are dangerous to our trade,
what must we be to theirs If these
countries are forced to trade with us.
as they are. and we raise our protection
wall against them, as we have done,
what must become Of those poor in
significant countries2 In protecting
ourselves do We not destroy them.
Can we be in such danger from them
as they must be from US. We are
crushing them of course with no good
to ourselves. Protect the steel trust,
subsidise the merchant marine, this is
the cry. What an outrage and what
folly.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21

The bloody shirt is again being
waved, and force bill is in sight. 1t
would seem that with the Philippine
war going on, with little chance of The
end coming soon, the Republican par
ty would not want to start one at
home. But in that we suppose we are
mistaken. That party was begotten
IN var, it seems never so happy as
VIII 1t has trouble on its hands. 80
it begins now to wave that bloody rag
anew, and like the Spaniard whom the
president dispatched at San Juan
Hill, the South will likely get bullet
in the back by the party about to
wage war on it. 1t is the belief of
many that our present president is
chuckling because of the probable
chances of force bill, and will give
the measure his quiet but undivided
his cordial and strenuous
support.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
HOW's This !?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Hall Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY & Co., Props. Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known FL.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions andfinanciallyable to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, 0.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi-
mOnials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
Time Saving Device at Postoffice,

The Staunton postoffice last week
received Doremus cancelling machine,
and at once installed it and set it to
work cancelling stamps, dating letters
that are mailed and those that are re
ceived. 1t will work off three hundred
letters a minute, and will greatly
shorten the time requisite for handling
the mails.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
Harriston School Roll of Honor.

Those attaining 80 per cent or more
for the 4th month in the HarristOn
school are enrolled below: Beula
Kaylor, Celeste Patterson, Oliver
Eubank, Maurine Patterson, Massie
Eubank. Walter Kaylor, Virgie Wise
man, Howard Kaylor, Luther Gorden,
Glenn Weast, Hubert Kaylor, Howard
Clayton, Palmer Eubank, Oscar Layne,
Matte Clayton, Robert Eubank, Lula
Stogdale, Clarence KaylOr, jamie Oiler,
Marvin Weast.-Charles A. Livick,
teacher.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
WANTED
TO RENT A PLACE !

On line of G. & o. between Charlottes-
vile and Covington, not more than five
miles from station. Small farm or por-
ton of farm with privilege of purchas-
ing. Small residence, stable. and houses
for chickens necessary. Crops not desired
first year.
Address with full particulars and price.
f. WALKER,
Care Spectator Vindicator.
mar 4t% StauntOn, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
Charter Granted.

Last week Judge Letcher of the Cir
cult court granted charter to the
Sandy Ridge Coal Compay. The prop
erty of the company is in Dickinson
county about eight miles from the N /.
& w. Ry., from which a spur line will
be built. The officers are: Chas. A.
Holt, president; Isaac Witt, vice pres
ident; together with Messrs. L. G.
Ware, Julius Witt and Frank T. Holt,
constitute the directory.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
Bath County Items.

Millboro, March 19.-Mrs. R. r.
Fauntleroy stopped at Crane station
few days this week to visit he sister,
Miss Crane.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. III. King, of Bath
county. we're in Stauntan Monday.
Mr.. J. C. Eckard, of Buffalo Gap,
spents Tuesday night with Mr.. Fling at
Crane.
Mr.. 81. 8. King, of Augusta, has re-
turned to Bath county and resumed
his duties as track-watchman for the
G. & o. Ry.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. If the child urin-
atcS too often IL the
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21

UIRGFN IA-In the Clerks Office OF the
Cirrf uit Court of Augusta county, the
l9Th day of March, 1902.
Mary ANN Brown and others, Plaintiffs,
w.
Marv A. White and others, Defendants.
In Chancery.
The obje ct of this suit is tc have partl-
ton or a sale and division OF the proceeds,
of a trace of land in Augusta county, Va,
devised by ohm Zimmerman to his daugh-
ter Mary Ann Brown, for life, with re-
,nainder to tn heirs of said Mary Ann
Brown and an other daughter OF the testa-
tor, Louisa Miller.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that
Isaac s. Brown, one of the Defendants. is
that he do appear here within fifteen days
after due public alton of this order and do
what is necessary to protect his interest in
this suit.
Teste,
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Patrick & Gordon q. mar14 At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-03-21
Local Optlon Election at Basic

On Saturday Judge Chalkley heard
petition for local option election
at Basic City, and ordered the same to
be held on Thursday, April 18th.