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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
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The confederate Reunion at New
Orleans is truly a love feast anc
the name Of StonewalI Jackson
brings the crowd cheering to its
feet. Well, why shouldn't IL?
Chickasha is getting to be noted
for its flowers, roses, poppies and
Others. What beautiful place a
public park would make.
Listenl We thought we heard
some public spirited citizen max
ing an offer OF some ground for a
park for Chickasha, but no, 1t is
only the yelp of q caYote.
A near sighted Knight OF the
grip was passing along Fourth
street the other day just as the
maid at the Royal hotel was shak-
ing the table cloth cut the window;
he thought she was flirting with
him, and was getting ont his ker-
chief.
Jessie Morrison goes to the pen
again on the Goth; she knows the
route pretty well now and ought'nt
to mind the trip; but then there
are drawbacks.
Opportunity don't knock very
often. But speaking of knocking,
we've got some old mossbacks in
this country who have got oppor-
tunity skinned a block.
Recitation "The Same old Game
by the New York Times.
There once was a sporty young
Mr..
Who said TO o girl when he Kr.
"WOntyou please be my wifel"
She said: "Not on your life"
The most | can be is your Sr.
II you can think OF name for
new breakfast food, you are IT.
One OF our prominent attorneys
is wearing a Sunday School work
ers button on his lapel; he says the
fish bite better when he wears it.
The favOrite occupation OF east
ern politicians these days is pick
ing presidential candidates: there
are something less than fifty in
sight up to date.
The Kansas City Star heads
column with Bryan's choice for
1904. " Il might be added that
w. J Rryan' S choice for 1908 ls
". J.. Bryan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
TWO HERDS OUT.
Revenue Inspector Kelsey Carries
Out Orders of Interior De-
parlment at Duncan.

District Revenue Inspector j
B. Kelsey returned yesterday after
noon from Duncan, /. T., where
he went Wednesday to eject hall
dozen large herds of cattle owned
by non-citizens, on which the tri.
bal tax of twenty-five cents pei
head had not been paid. Mr.. Kel-
sey was acting under instructions
from the Interior Department, the
customary ten days notice having
been served on these delipqaents
more than once, and all of them
had persistenily refused to pay.
At Duncan Mr., Kelsey was met
by members Of the Indian Police
Department, and they Immediately
proceeded to carry out the orders
of Secretary Hitchcock. Owing 10
sickness in tns family of United
States Marsbal Colbert, only two
herds we're moved, amounting to
about 2J0 cattle IN all. Marshal
Colbert WAS unable to leave his
family, so this duty was delegated
to Mr.. kelsey. The owners Of
both herds made repeated over
tures 10 SIR. Kelsey to pay the tax,
but the instructions Of the depart
ment we're peremptory, and Mr..
Kelsey had 10 option hut 10 drive
them out, VIII h be did at once.
The owners followed their cattle
into the Comanche county where
they were driven, and Immediately
took charge Of them. II they al
tempt to bring their herds back in
TO Indian Territory, which they
may do, they Will be prosecuted
Tor introducing cattle illegally and
without permission. The other
four herds Will be eiected as soon
rs Mr. Colbert's family is we'll
enough 70 permit him to leave
them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
HEAVY STORM NORTH.
South Canadian River is Report
ed Out OF Banks Il Fierce
Cyclone at watoBga-

Railroad men returning from
Caldwell, Kas., this morning re-
port heavy storms north OF here
last night, and great damage to
property, without loss Of human
life, however. At Watonga, OKLA,
there was a cyclone. with funnel
shaped cloud, which changed 70 a
genuine water spout when its force
had been exhausted Fences, trees
shrubbery, etc, we're nprooted and
blown away, while a path a quart
er mile wide was swept clean by
thetWister. At Ell Reno there we're
evidences of another cloud burst,
as nearly everything was under
water, aud even sdowuI As far as
Minco the heavy rains
continued, but beyond that point
tne atmosphere rapidly grew more
clear, and then there was no evi-
dence Of rain.
Engineer J. B. Forbes aud Con
ductor Elliott left Caldwell yester-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock with
Second 49, The wind blew a reg
ular gale all afternoon and night.
and il hlndered the progress OF the
train considerably. Al FL Reno
they ran in a regular deluge, while
in crossing the South Canadian
river they found it out OF banks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
OUR DISHES.

Our subscribers should not over.
LOOK our splendid premium offer.
Think OF il, q haads0me dinner tet
OF AZ pieces. beautifully decorated
gold traced aud the latest pattern
The Daily Express months for
s6.S5, less than you can huy the
dishes for anywhere. s. 50 10 be-
paid when she dishes are delivered
the balance In installments Of 500
per month. These dishes are the
highest grade Of ware-no cheap
stun and o. for any table. They
are somethingyou use three times
q day, are always in style; should
You break any piece we can replace
L for you and you can always keep
yoar set full. Coms 10 the Office
and let US show you these dishes.
A set Of these would make a hand
some present for Your wife or
some OF your friends who are going
to get married. The cost is so
small you won't mind II.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
Panama Hats
How They re Made
and Sold

To begin with, the grass or
species Of cane from which
they're made is cut just be-
fore ripening, boiled in hot
water, thoroughly sun dried,
and then dampeued to render
it plnble. The pleating or
weaving Is All done by band
2 to 5 months being required
70 make one Of the finest bats.
Now. as 10 the selling.
Many dealers, taking adyan-
iage of their great popularity,
are charging fabulous prices
for Panamas. We, however,
sell Panamas at our usual small
margin Of profit.
The Panama Hat is here to
stay, $3.50.
Porto Rico and French Palm
Hats almost identical with
Panamas, S1.50 to $500.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

DR.. Fowler Border, chief physi-
clan in charge Of the Rock Island
hospital At Mangum, passed
through Chickasha yesterday en-
route for Dallas, where today be
will attend a clinic conducted By
DR.. Adolf LoFenz, the famous
Austrian surgeon and specialist.
DR.. LoreDz will give one or more
demonstrations Of his bloodless
surgical treatment for congenital
hip dislocatioD; and leading physi.
clans from all over the Southwest
will be present TO witness il.
While In the city DR.. Border
placed q large order with G. b.
Rogers Of the Chickasha Iron
Foundry and Machine Shops, for
iron columns and gIrders for bis
new rock store buildings in Man
gum, several Of which are now in
course OF erection.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
A MONEY SAVER.
D. D. sayer Gives One Good
Reason for Voting for Water
Works Proposition.
EDITOR EXPRESS

EDITOR EXPRESS
Why should We vote for the
water works proposition
Because il is a money saving
proposition.
Thousands Of dollars are spent
annually for fire insurance land
aud which must necessarily be ar
ranged for BY the business man
and merchant 10 bis estimate Of ex
pense items which can be saved
him and hence in reality to bis
If the Insurance rates
we're reduced as they would be
with water works.
Jones, che pays the freight1 Is
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
REs0LunON.l

Whereas the construction Of =
system Of water works and sew
erage is contemplated by the city
Of Chickasha az Al early day.
Therefore be it resolved that 10
the construction aud equipment Of
the same whether done By thu city
Or under contract, Chiekasha labor
shall be employed when conditions
are equal.
r. n. Murphy, Mayor.
Joe Dews, city clerk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
DENTON WILL MOVE.
Will Occupy Chickasha Avenue
sIoreroom With Enlarge
Music Stock.

+. NJ. Denton, the music store
man. is branching out to meet the
requirements of his ever increas-
ing business. He informs the Ex-
press that he has today leased the
building on Chickasha avenue
which will be vacated by the Sig
mon Furniture and Carpet Go. on
their removal to their new build
Ing just opposite. Mr.. Denton s
lease is for a period Of two years
dating from June l, with privilege
of renewal, and the cOmmodiOus
room which is 25K100 feet, will
give good display room for the
fine stock which Dir. Denton now
carries and which will be largely
increased. About twenty pianos
and twelve organsare now instock, {,
besides an extensive line of sheet
music, also stringed instruments
and musical supplies,
Mr.. Denton has worked up a
fine business ia this line and the
Express wishes him great success
IN his larger field.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

The old fayorite Vessie Farrell
Co. opened a three nights return
engagement last night at Wagner
opera house, presenting for the
first time in this city The war
time comedy-drama "Beneath
Southern Skies. The company
has been considerably strengthen
ed since It's last visit, and last
nights production was all that
could have been expected, Miss
Farrell, Mr.. Fame AMI the new
leading man being seen TO espec
ial advantage. Tonight "Okia-
homa, something new, will be
given.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

United states Express Agent
Nicholson has received a letter
from Elmer Gaunt, formerly a
CLERK In the Rock Island freight
Office here, who has gone TO Fort
Leaven gorth and enlisted ss q
member OF the military band at the
Soldiers Home. Elmer says be is
booked for q term Of years, bat
does not regret IL, as his pay Is
good and his work easy. He asks
to be remembered to all the band
and railroad boys here, and to say
to them that he will sure see them
again some time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

The Express is requested 10 aD
nounce 3 meeting at the CONNER
clal Club rooms at 8 O'Clock to-
night. 70 consider ways and means
for polling the fnli vote at The bond
election tomorr0u. All are urged
70 be present and help out in this
matter.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
A New College For GhiGkasha
The South Western Nor
NAL and CONNER
cial College

VIII open on Monday, June ] q,
for a summer term Of 'shree
months, in which will be given a
full commercial course, with
short hand and typewritiDg, I'M
der the management of exper
fenced and efficient teachers.
Normal department will open
September.
J. n. CLARK
and
J.. b. GROGAN '''
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
A COUNTRY TRIP.
Presbyterian Women TO the Nun
Der Of Twenty Have Pleas
ant Oating.

The Woman s Missionary S0ci-
~ Of the Presbyterian church en-
joyed a most pleasant outing Yes.
terday. Ia spite Of the threaten
ing clouds about twenty ladies met
It the church about l 2. m, and
from there drove to the home Of
Mrs. Harry Coleman about eight
miles northwest OF this city where
the regular session Of the society
was held An excellent paper by
Mrs. j. G. Smith WAS read by one
Of the ladies, Mrs. Smith not being
able to be present. Mrs. Belcher
also read q fine paper, and after
discussion Of the afteanOOn topic,
social hour w9s pleasantly spent
during which refreshments Ofbread
ana butter sandwiches, salad,
stuffed olives, ice cream and cake
we're served. Mrs. Coleman was
assisted in serving by her mother
Mrs. Coleman, Sr., and MesdameE
Ben Brooks and 4. II. BTents who
we're guests az the home. A triE
over the farm, which is beautifully
located on the river and has many
points Of interest, WAS greatly eu-
joyed by the ladies, after which
the homeward journey was begun
Tue party was safely landed at tbs
various homes about z p. m, anC
all we're glad they went.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

For Sale:-The Daily Express
desires TO dispose Of its old GssO-
liEe engine, a one and one-half
horse power Webster upright.
which can be put IN iirst-class con
dition aud good running order by
a good mechanic with very little
work. The engine may be IN
specied al the hardware store OF
c. r. HOllinggwOrth. Call al the
Express Office for particulars. dti
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

catchy bur deceptive. The con-
suner 10 every instance must foot
.he bill. and he who complains
either Of high rents or high prices
in goods or provisions, may see the
direct reason therefor 70 a very
considerable ext nt By asking any
merchant for his insurance bill for
the past year
D.D. Saver.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
EPISCOPAL REGISTER.

The rector and ladies' guild Of
St. Luke 3 Episcopal church desire
the name and address Of eveIy
Episcopalian 10 the city, whether
by baptism or confirmation To
that end a register has been placed
in the Citizens National Bank
under the charge Of Mir. Ed. +.
Jobnp, secretary of the vesiry, and
1t is urged that every member in
the city enroll name and ADDRESS
thereon. Strangers and new resi-
dents are particularly requested TO
enroll as soon as they arrive. II
Daily Express, I0c per week
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
RELIABLE IN EVERY WAY

RELIABLE IN EVERY WAY.
That describes the First Ma
iional Bank shortly but &c.
curately.
Il was established on a firm
5usis The capital and surplus
is Sis, ,53l75. The officers are
men Of standing and have the
confidence Of the community.
The interests Of depositors are
carefully safeguarded, and no
steps are taken or investments
made without the fullest investi-
cation.
The FIRST NATIONAL BANK
solicits the accounts Of firms,
individuals and institutions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Ladies' tailored suits, silk skirts,
walking skirts, waists and fine
underwear Of the famous ChGs. A.
Stevens & Co. brand, Of Chicago.
Miss Blanche johnson, Agent.
II At New York Store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

J. D.. Llnthicum, travelling rep
resentative for the Dallas and Gal
weston News, is shaking bands
with friends here today, and solio-
iting subscribers for bis paper.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Dispatches of date May 20 in
metropolitan papers announce ten
feet Ofsnow in Montana with great
loss of cattle, while Brooklyn and
Philadelphia record deaths from
heat prOstTatiOn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

The Order OF the Eastern Star
will meet in regular session tomOr-
row afternoon at the Masonic hall
at 3 o'clock. Mata X. Dent,
Sec'y
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
DOG TAx NOTICE.

A new supply Of dog tags have
arrived aud the dog catcher Will
begin his work next Monday.
A. b. THOMPSON, Collector.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

The purse for the maid who re-
fused to make Booker Washing
toms bed has reached $4,000.
The subscriptions were signed
" Southerners. Now the North
erners ought to raise a purse
for the hotel manager for firing
the maid.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

o. G. Miller, travelling repre-
sentative of the American Type
Founders Co., Kansas City, was
In the city yesterday and paid the
Express Office g pleasant call.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

p. Z. Boyle and Rufus cOnnelIa,
two LawtOn's most prominent and
influential citizens, were among
the business visitors 10 the city
yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Get your Sunday dinner at tbe
Home Missionary Society market
May %. Opera House Grocery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

j. w. Clark, travelling represen-
tative Of thea. G. Elliott Paper Co,
Of PhIladelphia end Dallas, hs'
been in the city the past few days
taking orders and getting acquant.
ed with the trade. The Elliott
paper company is one Of the largest
IN the United States, and has just
established a branch house at Dal-
las, which will have considerable
influence on the trade 10 the south
west.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

j. E. Bray, the owner Of the
Chickasha Bottling Works, went
to Anadarko on business yester-
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Andy Oleson and All Anderson,
OF Ki0wa, Kas., are guests Of X.
Rosenquest for a few days. Yes
terdsy they all went to Anadarko
TO see the country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

W.F. Sims, OF shawnee, repre-
eentine the Southwest Base Ball
League, arrived in the city yester.
day morning, and was q guest at
the Royal Hotel Mr.. Sims IS here
to interest the local fans in q good
base ball team, and to induce them
70 support a club with member
ship 10 the league. He called upon
quite q number Of our citizens yes
ierday and pointed out 70 them the
advantages 70 accure from good
healthy local interest 10 base ball
and received promises Of support
from quite number.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

The Oklahoma Press Associa-
ton will meet next year at Okla
h0ma City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

I win be at my store from Z am.
until 9 p. I'd. every week day 20
collect occupation and dog tax.
A. b. Thompson collector 9G II
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

DR.. 4. II. East and Mrs. Tessa
N. East, Of Los Angeles, Calif.,
we're united in marriage at o'clock
this afternoon by clerk }. W.
Speake.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Miss Alice Helms, Mrs. Drsug-
horn, and Mrs. NJ. Erdwerne, Of
Davis, we're in the city last night,
guests at the Royal Hotel. They
stopped over IN Chickssbs while
passing through.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Mr.. Will 0. Kennedy, travelling
representative for the Western
Newspaper Union at Oklahoma
City, was 10 town . few hours yes
terdsy calling on his trade. Ken
nedy is one Of the most popular
travelling men who makes this
territory.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Mrs. A g. Adams has been en-
ioying a VISIT OF several days at the
pleasant country home Of Mrs,
Bird.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

If your diamond is loose or
needs remounting bring it to us.
We know our business 10 that line.
HallOm & Owsley. Zt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

We are authorized 70 state that
the Nickel Store guarantees ell its
goods. o.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Don't forget the Home Mission
ary Society market At Opera
House Grocery, Saturday, May %.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

WANIED.--First class solicitor,
must have good education and Of
good address. Have splendid prop
osition for right man. Address q.
this Office. Il
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

For the Lords sake buy your
lard at the Union Meat Market 81
10 cents per pound. Ct
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

w. d. TruebloOd, manager Of
the Cotton Compress 90, weat 70
Hobart yesterday, where he will
transact business for several days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Now is the time 10 buy q watch
at the lowest possible prices. Hal
tom a. Owsley. -
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

we sell the best lard for six
days 1t 10 cents per pound. Union
Meat Market. O..
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Home made bread at Home Mis-
sionsry Society market, Saturday, +,
May -. Opera House Grocery
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Wanted. Agents with expeF-
fence, either sex. Call at once 81
4O6 Fourteenth street. Some.
thing new and good seller. 81
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

The dedicatory exercises OF the
new Carnegie library st Guthrie
were held wednesday night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Miss Pearl jackson, Of Austin.
texas, IN the guest OF Miss Jennie
Williams.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Don't neglect your silyerware
in house cleaning. Silver polish
% cents per jar. Hsltom & Ow-
sley. y
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
LOCAL NEWS.

Fouutain pens. Hslton & Ow-
siey. ~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

We are not undeFsold. The
Nickel Store. 81
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22

Wanted:--A good job printer
Immediately at the Daily Express
Office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-22
Wants, For Sale, For Rent, Etc.
WANTED

Wanted To buy cheap for
cash, horse, buggy and harness or
buggy and harness. Room >, over
Ohickasha Trust Co., Bank.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-12-22
FOOL S GOLD" At THE MINT

pathetic story siberia. a family ignorant
uci
supposed at the mint that
Natu 81 tbe gets
imagination picture IN
load of supposed
god
family reflected a
be theirs
haashls 2omur through
the but
n. home againl
bare feet 10 be- cut
would have the hest
could buy.
child shvens and crying with eod was hoshed With promises
tina
babe breast forgot hsf WEAKNESS
days the glitter OF the sold
be turned into perpetual sunshine
that the dare To dr0an at the
pest of
hopelcssne
have
moth
% relieves
tansnsurauon moment Of
their dsilusonmsut they they
the Journey
bleeding feet and their
rags andth FIR despair-hack 10 aid misery,
family
we had shuddetng ourselves
gold 60 the mint Of DEATH
- ARR
carrying
the great mint 10 It utterly worthless
pity peasant had better pity
earsc