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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-28
WHAT ARE THEY DOING
Frisco Side Track Bnilding Causes
Speculation Among Our
Business Men.

For the past week or so the
moyementsof the Frisco peoplehave
been causing considerable specnla.
tion among our besiness men as
what they intend to do and where
they ultimately intend 10 run the
side track large force Of men has
been engaged IN constructing.
For two weeks or more con
struetion gang of over 200 men has
had its headquarters in Cnlekasha:
They make their home in a
special train of fat cars which
stands on the siding. This tram
contains boarding, sleeping, cook.
iog tents, and is comfortably
arranged for the men. Whenever
the work at one place is finished
locomotive is coupled onto the
train and tue construction
gang is whirled away to another
place to begin new work.
The Frisco has been engaged in
constructing a side track recently
which to the casual observer
doesn't seem to run any where. 1t Is
three or four hundred yards long,
SO far. and 1t winds around in a
mannerwhich is some what puz-
zling to those who know the usual
purposes OF sideracks 10 most
places. Leaving the main track
at point way below the freight
depot, it strikes ofTin a southeast
erly direction, and apparently
makes for town IN no uncertain
manner. But Line creek IS in The
the way and until there is some
kind OF a viaduct across this
stream there is little danger of the
track coming down town.
The general opinion seems to
be that the Frisco is trying to get
sidetraok into the wholesale dis
triet of the town. At present this
line has no means Of getting it's
freight to the wholesale houses ex-
cept BY hauling il there in wagons,
and this Inconvenience has resulted
in the loss of considerable bnsi-
ness which wouId have come t o
them otherwise. A side track
down town would mean great
deal to the Frisco, and Just as soon
as they can get across Line creek
we may look for ore to be built.
II has also been stated that when
such a spur is constructed we may
expect 8 down sown passenger
station to be built also, and the line
will run it's passenger trains into
the very heart Of the CITY for the
accommodation Of its patrons. This
Will be glad day for the people
of the town.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-28
Fourth ward. Hopkins 9, Nance

The chair declared the result OF
the ballot 10 be 20 choice, and in
siructed the delegates to again
prepare their ballots. The vote:
First ward. Frederick II.
second ward. Frederick Z 4,
Hopkins Grunnells 3.
Third ward. Frederick 6, Hop
kins 8 Guunells i
Fourth ward. Fredericks 10.
Total, Frederick p, Hopkins IL.
Mr.. Frederick was declared the
nominee OF the convention.
For treasurer, the name Of G
W. Charleville was presented by
the second and Billy Edwards by
the third ward. The ballot re-
suited
First ward. Edwards II.
Second ward CharleviIle 4,
Edwards Z.
Third ward. Edwards 9, Charlie
willie j
Fourth ward. Edwards 9,
Cbarleville l..
Total. Edwords 81, Charleville 6.
Mr. Edwards was declared the
nominee.
A motion that the delegates
from the fourth ward name two
aldermen from that ward was with
drawn, and Mr.. Melton moved that
inasmuch as il had been decided
by the convention 20 leave the
selection Of the two candidates for
alderman TO the delegates from
that ward, that they now proceed
10 elect them. The motion was
carried and Messrs. q. CoHman
and Hop. Cloud were elected.
IL was moved that the conven-
tion ratify and confirm the caudi-
dates for aldermen nominated b5
the various ward conventions,
This was carried, and the business
Of the evening being concluded,
the convention adjourned sine die,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-28
THEIR SCHOOLS CLOSED.
Musical and Literary Exercises at
the Grogan BuildiDg Yester-
day Afternoon.

The teachers Of the private
schools in the Grogan building and
Miss whitley closed their terms
yesterday afternoon and joined to-
gether in closing exercises. A
literary and musical program was
given, and the Chickasha Harp
Orchestra was present and dis
coursed some sweet music. The
patrons and parents of the pupils
we're in attendance, and the pro-
gram was thoroughly enjoyed by
all
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-28

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prints the news fully; not imaginA-
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-28
CHBAP RAVES.

To California and points in the
northwest. Commencing Feb. 10
and continuing daily until April 80
the Frisco system will sell one way
second class colonists tickets to
San Francisco, Sacramento, Los
Angeles and other California points
at rate of $500 from Chickasha.
Very low rates within the above
limits to Billings, Ogden. Salt
Lake, Helena, Spokane and Port
land aud other northwestern
points.
For further particulars call on,
or write 3. R. Phillips,
BE-. Dunn, Local Agent.
D. p. A. Chickasha, I. 7.
Wichita, Kan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-28
ISIGMONS
A BIG SHIPMENT
OF
J. CARPETS.

Consisting Of Body Brussels,
Administers Velyets, Wilton S
and Tapestry S. Prices from
Csc to S1.25 ward.
Ingram, all wool, zoe a yard, up.
Granite Carpets 30c a yard, up.
Hemp Carpets zoe a yard, up.
We also have a big line Of
9x12 Rugs in all styles.
Our line Of Furniture, Linole-
ums and Mattings are also COM
plete. Prices low. See us, we
can save YOU money.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-28
GOOD SHOW.
Milton . "Jolly Rover" Gave More
a Speciality Performance
Than Anything Else.

Milton's Two jolly Rovers
which came to the Wagner last
night contained some excellent
speciality performances, which
pleased all. The company, which
was greeted by splendid house,
carries fine band and orchestra,
The play itself is little more than
a curtain raiser, or one act farce,
which furnishes vehicle for the
specialties which follow. The
saxaphone quartette was good, the
Gillen trio, in high class juggling
made a hit, and the rest Of the sho y
was 10 keeping with the high
standard set. This is the com.
pany's second appearance here
this season.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-28
Wichita Kan

Wanted:-By man and wife, two
furnished rooms suitable for light
housekeeping, not more than four
blocks distant from post Office.
Address stating price and location
Box 1872, Chickasha. 74-lt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-28
REYOND ALL COMPARISONS

BEYOND ALL COMPARISONS.
One of the many factors con.
tributIng TO the remarkably rapid
and solid growth Of St. Louis is
The marvellous development of tac
Southwest and other territory
tributary to that city in all lines Of
trade. In 1904 there will be held
the greatest Worlds Fair in the
world. The presidential campaign
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-28

Come in and sign contract for
paving, as the work will begin in
few days and we viii be glad to
have you come in and sign up for
your property on Chickasha avenue.
BROWN d FIELD, Contractors.
II. +. PRICE, Agt.
Oalce Basement First National
Bank. div
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-28

Miss Jessie 2 Peterman, Of Okla.
homa, City arrived y esserday to
visit the family OF her aunt, Mrs.
c. r. Osborne.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
Import of Wood Into Hamburg.

During the past year the import of wood into Hamburg amounted to $4,- 379,200, not including $2,610.oo0 for basket hoops, bark, tan and piassava. Compared with 1900, there was de- crease of $3o0, ,400-due principally to a decline in the import of hickory from the United States, which amounted to $1,213, 500 in 1900 ard to only $975,soO in 1901. The import of cedar amounted to $404,60O. Timber comes chiefly from the harbors of Russia and Prussia which border on the Baltic sea. The dearer kinds of wood. like West Indian pockwood
 ($34,034) Brazilian and East Indian
 jacaranda wood (S2s, s,os4), boxwood from the West Indies and Venezuela
 ($25, 704), and veneer from Russia, France, Germany and Great Britain ($428, ,4O0) were also received in smaller quantities than last year, Imports of cork wood, mahogany, slaves and ebony show an increase. Cork wood worth $1, ,O94, 800 was im- ported. of which S785,40o worth came from Portugal and $23s,OOO from AL geria. The import of mahogany amounted to $714,0oo in 1901 and S642,- 600 in 1900, and that of ebony to S127,- 568 in 1901 and $11o, 194 in 1900. Ma hogany comes chiefly from West Af-
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
Az Seen bY fbo Pub1ic Eye Abroad 4~- 3~ @~ ~}o
 BhS of T9f0rmafion from corre-
 Spondenfs fn Many FereSn FieLds.


The small tenant farmers are rap- idly forsaking their holdings for other businesses, and tenant farmers in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi prcfec- lures, where the agricultural land is largely owned by few rich farmers, are steadily leaving for abroad. In consequence, the agricultural indus try in Japan is declining rather than progressing. Some years ago, the government esta blished an agricul- tural and industrial bank in each pre- lecture, with a view to improving matters. Money was advanced cheap ly, and the rate of interest fixed at eight per cent, but when the fees for the survey of property and the reg istraticn of hypothecation were paid, the rate of interest rose to Il and 12 per cent. The only measure now open for the relief of farmers is the banks to reduce the interest.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
COMING EVENTS

Jan S-American band promenade concert.
 Jan s-Prof McCormick's opening reception.
 Ian 9.-song recital by Francis Ar chambault
 Jan Waterbury Military band promenade concert.
 Jan 12-s'Joan of Arc'' at First Con- gregational church.
 Jan 14-Star $. C., sociable and dance.
 Jan 15.-Waterbury Military band promenade, Naugatuck.
 Jan 16-Scovill Aid association, en- tertainment and sociable.
 Jan 21-St Thomas Cadets concert and promenade.
 Jan 23-St Mary's T. A. society 9th anniversary.
 Jan 3O-Bartenders' local 254, con- cert and ball.
 Jan 3O.-Liberty circle of Foresters sociable and dance.
 At Jacques opera house, Sunday, 4 p. m.. February 1, Harry Steele Nor rison of New York city.
 At Jacques opera house, Sunday, p. m., February 8, Dr William G. Ray of Cambridge.
 Feb 13-23-St Thon1as's church fa1r. At Jacques opera house, Sunday, 4 D. m., February 15, Dr F. N. Seerley of Springfield.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06

25 pieces Good Ticking regular
 price '10c, sale price 51ac 25 pieces Extra Good Ticking. in
 different stripes. regular price
 127ac, sale price Sc 1 case Remnants. 9-4 and 12-4 IJn-
 bleached Sheetings. regular
 price 25c, sale price 14c |2 cases Fruit of the Loom Cotton.
 regular price 9c, sale price 71zc p cases 42-inch Bleached Cotton,
 regular price 127ac, sale price S1ac ? cases 45-inch Bleached Pillow
 Case Cotton, regular price 15c,
 sale price . 01Ac 25 dozen Bleached Sheets, large
 size, S1x90, regular price Soc,
 sale price 45c 25 dozen Unbleached Sheets, large
 size, S1x90, regular price 5Oc,
 sale price 42c 50 dozen Pillow Gases. 4O1ax36,
 regular price 1Oc, sale price Sc
 each or for 25c BLANKET AND COMFORTABLY
 DEPARTMENT. 5 cases 10-4 Blankets, in white and
 grey, regular price 75c, sale price 59c 1 case 1O-4 White Blankets, regu-
 lar price 69c, sale price 49c
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
New Port i'm South Africa.

New FOrC An SOUth AEr1Cas
 The one great drawback of South Africa, from a commercial point of view, as indeed of the continent as a whole, is the want of safe and capa- cious harbors. Table bay itself is notoriously unsafe during the north west winds, and during a recent great storm no less than IT vessels were driven ashore, chiefly at the dan gerous open roadstead of Algoa bay Extensive and costly harbor works at Cape Town and Durban have but partially remedied this vital defect in the natural equipment of South Af- rica. The fine harbor of Delagoa bay has, for England, two great draw backs--its frightful climate and it's possession by foreign power.
 Sixty miles north of Cape Town is magnificent natural harbor, known as
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06

Saldanha bay, which, although it has a land-locked and absolute safe an chorage of some 12 square miles in area, has up to the present time been strangely neglected. This "Cinderel- Ia" of South African ports has depth of water varying from ten to 24 fathoms, while the deep water runs right up to the edge of the enor- nous natural breakwater, nearly mile in length, which imparts to this fine expanse it's extraordinarily shel- tered character. This huge breakwa- ter will form the base for the wharves and jetties, alongside which ships of the largest tonnage will be able to discharge direct into the rail
 way trucks in any weather and at any state of the tide. One of the accom- panying illustrations shows the steamship Venice lying alongside a six-foot jetty-an absolute impossibil-
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
,hown below
Ofoten Railroad and the Fish Trade
 of Norway.

The commercial relations between the northern ports of Norway and Russia have been steadily increasing, in spite of the insufficient means of communic2ti ton. hitherto existing; but as the Ofoten railroad and Swe- dish main line have now been opened, traffic will become still more consid- erable.
 Russia is already a good customer for Norwegian fish. Now, as the Ofo- ten railroad-the most northern in the world-has been opened, the fish consumed in Russia (which may be more than the Norwegian market can supply) will, of course, be forwarded by rail; consequently, the shipments of dried fish will decrease as the ex- port of fresh fish proves profitable. The prices of Lofoten cod were so high this year that the dry-fsh pro- duvers had poor returns. .ts,
 VICTOR E. NELSON
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06

ity at any other point on the South African coast, except at the Cape Town docks.
 The one drawback which has hith- erto delayed the development of the best natural harbor in all South Af rica-the absence of a sufficient sup ply of fresh water-is now being remedied Surveys have been com pleted for both the waterworks and the 80 miles of railway that will con- meet the new port with the main trunk line of the Cape government railways at Porterville, a station for merly known as the Piquetberg Road station.
 As an alternative port to Cape Town for both freight and passen- ger traffic, Saldanha bay is destined to loom large in South Africa ship ping and commercial circles in the near future. Its enormous natural breakwater, giving perfect shelter in all winds and at any state of the tide, it's great and uniform depth of water running close in shore, and it's access sibility, combine to mark it out for immediate and extensive develop ment,
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
DOMESTICS.

DOMESTICS.
 10 bales Extra Heavy Unbleached
 Cotton, 36 inches wide, regular
 price 7c, sale price 4At 10 bales 36-inch Good Bleached
 Cotton, regular price 7c, sale
 price 4Me 5,OOO yards Domet Flannel, reg
 ular price 6c, sale price 3sze 5000 yards Colored Outings, in
 stripes and checks, regular price 7c, sale price 4Ac 2,0OO yards Daisy, Cinderella and
 Favorite Cloth, regular price 121ac, sale price % ? cases of Beautiful Waistings, just received, very pretty pat
 terms, regular price 1Oc sale price 5e 5000 yards Light Prints, regular
 price 5c, sale price 3Ae 2,OO0 yards Indigo Blue, Tartan
 Red, Grey and Black Prints,
 regular price G. sale price 47se 5000 yards Best 36-inch Percale,
 in dark and light patterns, reg
 ular price 121ac, sale price j.. 6Ae 2,OOO yards Best Apron Ginghams,
 Lancaster and Amoskeag) reg
 I.lar price 7c, sale price GAG 1000 yards Comforter Coverings,
 regular price Sc, sale price 4Ac
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
CONGRESS- CONFINES
Session Resumed After the
 Holiday Recess.
THE COAL QUESTION UPPERhOST.
Senator Lodge Introduces a Bill to Suspend Duty on Anthracite For Ninety Days-House Fails
 to Get a Quorum.

WASHINGTON Jan. 6-When the senate reconvened after the holiday re- cess few senators were absent. All most immediately a discussion began regarding the coal situation. MT. Lodge prefaced his introduction of bill sus- pending for ninety days the duty on coal with, the statement that in New England there was much distress oW- ing to the scarcity of coal and that un- less, relief was afforded at once num- Der of factories would have to shut down. He was aware he said, that such a bill should originate in the house of representatives, but it was his desire to call the attention of the finance committee to the state of af- fairs. MT. Culhorson followed with resolution providing for the removal of the duty on anthracite coal and asked its immediate consideration. MT. Platt (Conn.) objected, saying it was his un- derstanding there was no duty on an- thracite coal. MT. Vest took exception to this statement and said that the board of general appraisers and Pres1- dent Roosevelt had decided that such duty is imposed. MT. also intro duced a resolution on the subject. >
 Another resolution bearing on the subject of ccal introduced by MT. Jones (Ark.) recited the charge of w. R. Hearst that there was an illegal combination among certain railroads to control the shipment of anthracite coal and called on the attorney general for evidence which it was alleged had been secured by him. It caused lively de- bate in which several Republican sen ators vigorously resented what they thought was a reflection on the attor- ney general. The discussion continued until ? o'clock, when the resolution went over, being displaced Tby the om- nibus statehood bill. MT. Nelson (Iinn.) addressed the senate in opposition to the bill and favored single statehood for Oklahom and Indian Territory. At o'clock the senate adjourned.
 The house resumed work after a re- cess of two weeks, but within two hours the machinery broke down for lack of a quorum. The bill to create general staff in the army was the issue. An attempt was made to pass it under suspension of the rules, which requires tWo-thirds majority. Although all the members of the minority of the military committee indorsed it, opposi-. ton developed because of the hurried manner in which it was proposed to pass the bill, and the division, 1OS to 57, developed that it did not command the support of two-thirds of those pres ent. A call of the house followed, but as the roll call showed about thirty less than a quorum the house adjourned.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06

5 cases Extra Heavy Blankets, in
 grey, brown and white, regular
 price $2.5O, sale price $1.50 l case Fine WooIen Blankets, red,
 pink and blue borders, silk edg-
 ing. regular price S4.00, sale price $2.50 All Our Fine California Wool
 Blankets, regular prices $500,
 $500 and $7.5O, sale price $3.50 5 bales Comforters, silkoline lin
 ing, best filling, regular price
 $1.50, sale price 9sc z 10 bales Comforters, quilted and
 tucked reversible, extra center
 piece over lining, regular price
 $3.5o, sale price $2.0O 5 bales Comforters, extra size,
 best sateen lining, regular price
 $35o, sale price $2.75 l case of Crochet Quilts, full size,
 regular price S9c, sale price 69c l case of Colored Bed Spreads,
 knotted fringe, regular price
 $1.75, sale price SIPS 1 case Crocheted Quilts, knotted
 fringe, large size, regular price
 $1.5O, sale price gSc 1 case Marseilles Quilts, extra
 large size, regular price S3.5O,
 sale price $2O0
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
.CROIP.

The peculiar cough which indicates croup is usually well known to the mothers of croupy children. No time should be lost in the treatment of It, and for this purpose no medicine has received more universal approval than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Do not waste valuable time in experiment. ing with untried remedies, no matter how highly they may be recommended, but give this medicine as directed and all symptoms of croup will quickly disappear For sale by. all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
Agricultural Industry in Japan.

A@ AA "~~pHAS
 The important question of foster ing the agricultural resources in Ja- pan has been much discussed recent, ly by section of the Japanese pub
 lie. It is stated that according to statistics, the total debt of the farm ing class at present amounts to about $299. 800, ,000, twothirds of which is the result of the easier life led by the generality of farmers, the better food. clothing and housing. This cap ital is unproductitely employed, while the remaining $99, 9,6Oo,o0o goes to the fund for the improvement of the ag- riculturaI industry. The interest paid by farmers is abnormally high, ranging from 15 to 30 per cent. per annum, and there is little prospect of repayment, as the profits are very small. The farmers toll hard throughout the year, yet their profit is not more than five per cent. per annum, after deducting the national and local taxes. It is hopeless for business which pays only five per cent. to be carried on with capital which pays an interest of 20 per cent, and, for this reason, the improvement of farms is entirely out of the question.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06

Years Production of Precious Metals
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-George E. Roberts, the director of the mint, has just issued his preliminary estimate of the production of gold and silver in the United States during the calendar year 1902 The total production of gold was $SO, ,S58s OTTO, an increase for the year of $2, 1S6,37O. The production of silver amounted to $31 ,o4o, ,o25, net increase 0f $3,852,O84
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
To Tunnel the Noci<y Mountains.

A~O~1NS
 DENVER, Jan.- 6.-The Post says: "A meeting will be held at New York Jan. II between officers of the com pany building the Atlantic and Pacific tunnel, known as the Brick Pomeroy' tunnel, through the range near George town, and members of syndicate of eastern and English capitalists, at which the proffer of the syndicate to take over the entire issue of bonds and assume what Indebtedness the com pany has will be acted upon. The Den ver4stockholders have authorized O. |. Snyder of Buffalo, who is virtually at the head of the Atlantic and Pacific company, to represent 0em in the ne- gotiations, and he has been empowered to go to England: The deal probably will be completed in London. The tun- mel will be, completed railroad size. It will be 3ss miles long, the largest in the Rocky mountains"
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Naturalists club. Drug Clerks union. e. Court Falcon, F. of A. Naomi chapter. O. B. S.
 St Jean Baptiste society.
 Anchor lodge, N. B. o. P.
 Barcelona council, K. of c. Patriotic Sons of America.
 Good Cheer council, O. c. F. Fraternity lodge, I. o. c. T. Nosahogan lodge, I. O. o. F. u Carpenters and Joiners' union. Bricklayers' and Masons' union. Sanctuary Onward, A. o. S. of A. Y. M. c. A.. boys class, leaders class, bowling league