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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

Ing more aeeravatlns to the average
person. Il beats the devils tattoo.
The future women have the best Of
II, for with the unconsciousneas that
belongs to sirlhood Of having any feet
Al all they are never troubled as to
how to disposs Of them gracefully.
u In a pity they can't be trained a bit
IS the awkward age approaches so as
TO avoid some Of tho Objectionable
habits Illustrated
they did these things better IN the
good old days when there was q we'll
6cnrsd rule as 10 the proper disposi.
lIon Of a EoInan's feet. Those were
the days when a little foot and a 1ne
ankle were admired as much ns q
pretty face. and 10 SIT otherwise than
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

Are you catching any FISH. little
boy. may | awsk7"
Not a blame fish
Are you--aw getting any bitesY'
Nary bite
Have you been fishing here Iong1H
"An day"
DO you expect to catch anythingge
Nope"
-Then why, little boy, do you con.
tlnue to nshG"
.so's you kin hev somethin' to put
IN yer book on Ameriky, mister"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

One Of the largest geneaiogies ever
undertaken has been partly completed
at oxford in the history OF the Smith
family. The investigations have not
been carried beyond the fourteenth
century. although Prof Mahany ais
covered a record Of brewer named
smith in Pertrie papyrus dated Two
centuries before the Christian era.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

At times. he made comments seeming
~ to make the clerks laugh. really
because he could scarcely help ex-
pressing his clear perception Of a
humorous situation or weak areu-
ment His Yankee drawl always en-
phasized the humor Of his express
sions. Mr.. Reed was critic on pro
nunciation. On one occasion mem
Der used double adjectives in case
where the duplicate added nothing
TO the strength Of his statement Mr..
Reed quietly said to the clerks: :
THAT sounds like gilded gold ~
Washington Post
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

o the sKIff Clea73 inc ET0HH1 III
around.
The other way. which has the adFan'
tase OF not outlining the figure quite
SO much. is to fold a little horizontal
pieat IN the skirt at the left side and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07
Where Women Lack Grace.
carelessness in Walking and Sitting Too
Common Among he Fair Sex-Ozb
Fashioned Rule Should Be Remembered

with the feet easily and daIntily
crossed. on footstool il possible. and
Just peeDIng from below the hem OF
the gown would have been indecorous
to degree.
This was q restriction Of freedom Of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

&IAl frills to swish around
(i#f}Ml the feet and hide I'M
w LA 4 gainlv movements. q
&N<E charming American girl
~ EN& who has since be-
(OlgA come an Italian coun-
- tess said that II man
we're In love with her she would never
on any account allow him to see her
eat or TO see her going up or down
stairs.
She considered either act as II Is
usually performed quite enough TO
disilluslon tho most ardent swain. In
truth. seven women out OF ten are par
tlcularIy awkward fl the use of their
ioet, which ia largely owing 70 the
fact that they have never heard Of Or
have forgotten the oldiashioned rule
that in walking or climbing whenever
the feet are on the ground az the
same time they should be placed as
closely as possible together. heels
touching, toes slightly turned out.
A few trips up and down stairs re-
veal lots Of clumsiness In this respect
IN women who are otherwise pretty
and graceful Instead of a sprlngy
step. each foot set trinity next the
other with heels touching for the In
stnnt they are together, IL Is Ianch
moro usual to see a laborious plodding,
in which the feet come down at op-
poaite ends Of the stair with toes
turned IN
But It is not only in walking that
women seem not to have recognized
the fact that the proper management
Of their feet Is Of as much importance
as the dressing Of their hair
10 sitting they are guilty Of NUM-
Der or sins cf awkwardneas, particular
manifestations Of which seem to be.
long 10 special types.
The small women with short legs
does some very funny things for which
perhaps she Is hardly TO blame. II is
the ~ Hortnno OF her physique
She either has 70 sit with her small
feet dangllne Ia an absurdly helpless
way or else to perch herself on the
edge Of a seat with the toe Of one foot
touching the ground and the other
foot hooked round The ankle Of the
nrst This latter is perhaps the best
plan she can adopt but she has 10
ait little sideways 70 bring II about
and usually shows the effort It costs
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

# the two really good
styles Of holding up the
skirt at present one is
to grasp the folds with
the right hand ct the
back. but a little 70 the
left. and then to pull
them round 10 the right
hip and raise them a
little. 50 that The edge
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

for the beneft Of his daughters. He
vas PARTICULARLY harsh cn the custom
OF putting fur on the bottom Of their
skirts which fell about their heels and
are danbed with the mire.
But these satirlcal eflusions seem TO
have had their usual effect when flung
at lovely woman. She continued to
tran her long robes wherever she
uilled and to look charming in them
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

Under this nag funds will be raised
throughout all Christendom to pur-
chase from the Turks the land where
Christianity was Graded. aud trans
form 1t into a Christian republic.
Wealth is already pouring its tithes
into the Golfers Of the association
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

which has been incorporated with this
end In view. and the promoters are
confident that this project. the fulfill
ment OF which has been the fervent
hope Of the devout ever since the first
Crusaders went forth with fire and
sword, will soon be accomplished.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

The Hibernian societies OF New
York are raising funds for the cree
lion Of an institute az 10th street
and Fifth Avenue by the Ancient Or
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

over 150 different kinds OF holly
are known to horticulturists.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

T A TIME when skirts
were rather short and
there were no graceful
frIlls to swish around
the feet and hide I'M
galnlg movements, a
charming American girl
who has since be-
come an Italian coun-
tess said that II a man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
new PEACE PLAN.
Russia, Austria and Italy to Do
Police Service.
Will Divide the Responsibility
i'm Macedonia Trouble.
THEY WILL WITHDRAW
Leaving Turkey in Full Exer'
else of Sovereignty
After the Balkan Disturbance
Is Settled.

Constantinople Aug. 2e.-The Russian
squadron arrived off Iniada. on the
eastern coast of Euopean Turkey. yes
terday afternoon.
Brussels, Aug. 2o.-The Independence
Beige says it hears that the powers
have arrived at an understanding re-
garding the steps to be taken to sup
press the revolt and apply reforms in
Macedonia. According to this uncon-
firmed report, Russia will act on the
sea, occupying the Dardanelles and the
Bosphorus; Austria will act on land,
and Italy will exercise suzerainty over
Albania. After peace shall be re-
stored the powers are to withdraw and
restore Turkey to her full sovereignty.
London. Aug 2o.-The Associated
Press learns that important negotia-
tions are in progress between the
powers which promise to result in the
early adoption of a new plan for the
settlement of the Macedonian trouble.
A foreign Office official said this after
noon:
1T is somewhat premature to say
that a definite agreement on the sub
ject has already been reached. as stated
by the Independence Beige of Brussels,
but notes are being exchanged in this
direction"
In other quarters it was intimated
that the scheme was partially on the
lines referred to by the Belgian news
paper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
HONORE PALMER WEEDS.
Two Married Women Act as
Bridesmaids.

London. Aug. 20.-Honore Palmer of Chi
ago. son OF Mrs. Potter Palmer and Miss
Grace Greenwich Brown of Baltimore
We're married at st. Georges church, Han
over Square. this afternoon. As both fam
lilies were in mourning the wedding was
persons being present. The Rev. David
Anderson, rectogSssf ST. Georges, offici-
ated. Contrary to custom two married
women. Mesdames H. Carroll Brown of
Baltimore and Stanley Field of Chicago
acted as maids of honor.
Princess Cantacuzene, formerly Miss Ju-
liza Grant, Mesdames Potter Palmer and
George Brown Franklin of New York,
Mrs. II. H. Ko1lsaat and Miss Pauline
Kohlsaat of Chicago, Amba assador Choate
and Mrs. Choate and Secretary and Mrs.
Carter were among those present
After the wedding a reception held
at the residence on Cork street. taken by
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown for the season. The
honeymoon will be spent on the conti-
nent.
The bridegroom presented the maids of
honor with large diamond horseshoe belt
bnckleS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20

The change of wind bore out the pre-
dictionS Of the weather bureau that
such a shift would occur. followed by
cooler and more agreeable conditions
and what was the desire of every heart
sufficient strength of breeze to send the
yachts ove~ the course.
The sea had its long easy roll which
broke with some strength on the sands
of the Jersey coast. The motion Of the
sea scarcely affected several majestic
ocean liners that appeared out of the
mist and early in the morning there
seemed no indication that the timid but
enthusiastic followers of the racing
boats would have anything to fear from
sickness.
At sunrise there was considerable
haze out at sea. but as the sun rose
its rays began to penetrate the fog and
at o'clock its work of disSipating the
mist was progressing most satisfactOr-
lily As the morning wore on the west
erly wind after seemingly accomplish
ing its purpose of blowing the mist sea-
ward, began to tighten and three hours
before the time for the start New York
harbOr was unruffled Sailing vessels,
even little clam dredging boats, lay mo-
tionless upon the water and the smoke
from the steamers while rising high in
the air. had but little movement In
side the bend of Sandy Hook where the
two graceful yachts had ridden at their
mouringS during the night. all was bus
tie soon after sunrise. Disap ppOiutment
ONEI AiIt WtdEIiG OLliGUk WAS apparent
BY o'clock preparations for the con-
test were under way aboard both boats
which bad by that hour sent up their
jibs in stops. While the crew Of Re
lance breakfasted Mr.. Iselin boarded
his charge and made a critical eXamina-
tion of her rigging.
Both yachts began to make sail as
soon as colors Were sounded and at $50
o'clock both had their mainsails hoist
ed and their head sails up in stops. In
I addition the Reliance sent up her No.
l club top sail and this latter piece of
III lying just ahead of her.
One of Mr.. Iselin's guests talked this
morning over the telephone with Il
friend in New York City asking the
odds on the Reliance He reported
back to those aboard the defender that
one to three was the best that the ad-
herents of Sir Thomas would give The
crew. cheered Justify.
Reliances sails fitted beautifully In
the mainsail there was hardly wrinkle
! and the topsail set down in the angle
as if it had been made of wood or steel
instead of flexible material. The main
sail used was the new one, used foT the
first time two days ago.
The Shamrock seemed to have 4 little
trouble getting her maiusail in shape
but when it firally stretched there was
not wrinkle in it as big a. a mans
hand.
Shamrock I lay at anchor near the
new challenger. Her day had passed.
At S:45 the wind shifted more to the
west and freshened a little and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
METCALF IS ELECTED.
Made Judge Advocate General
Spanish War Veterans.

San Francisco, Aug. 20.-The veterans
of the Spanish-American war and the
Philippines insurrection held a largely
attended reunion last night and camp
fire at their armory on Ellis street. Pre-
vious to the arrival of their guests, the
election of officers was held with the
following results: chief,
General Owen Summers of Oregon;
senior vice commander, Major B. T.
Slime of California; junior vice comman-
der, Col. J. L. McClintock of Arizona;
Judge advocate general, Gen. w. p.
Metcalf of Kansas; surgeon general
Major L. S. Brown of Washington;
chaplain general, Rev. Joseph S. Wool
ley of Rhode Island; officer of the day.
Lieut. L. Hartman of Idaho. The ad-
jutant general and quartermaster gen
eral are to be appointed by the COM
mander-in-chief.
A resolution was adopted declaring
strongly in favor of the consolidation Of
all existing organiza tions of veterans of
the Spanish and Philippine wars and
Rev. G. G. Woolley was chosen as a
delegate to eastern meetings of the vari-
Gus societies to urge consolidation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
He GOT NO RETURNS.
j. w. MarrS Was Promised Love
and Is Disappointed.

The United States authorities this
morning made the arrest of Mrs. Ella
A. Cook a white woman living at 80
East Fourth street, on the charge of
using the mails to defraud. The COM
Dlainant in the case is j. w. Marrs. a
young man of Belvidere, in Pcttawa-
tonne county who says Mrs. Cook de-
frauded him out of $40 on promises of
lo-a.
Mrs. Cook seems to have conducted a
private matrimonial agency. By false
promises, so Marrs alleges. she per-
suaded him to advance first SIS and
later 50 more. for which he never re-
eeived any returns, either in interest or
affection. Mrs. Cook has been bound
over for trial in the United States dis
trict court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
PROFITS IN CHOP SCEY.
Atlantic City Chinaman Goes to Jer
sev Courts Against Partners.

Philadelphia, Aug. 20.-Vice Chancel-
lor Reed, in Camden, yesterday, allow
ed a rule to show cause why a receiver
should not be appointed for the Imper-
ial Restaurant, Atlantic avenue, Allan
tic City. The order was made return
able at Trerton next Tuesday.
Lee Toy, Jr.,'' said to be a son of
the Mayor of China town" this city,
made the application. through counsel.
His affidavit sets forth that Lee Ming
and Lee Pong entered into a partner
ship to conduct a restaurant. and chat
he contributed 5000 in cash, while the
other two partners paid in 5000 each.
The partnership besar IN the spring
of 1902, and the average profits during
the week were $400. In October, 1902.
the plaintiff says, he ordered the place
closed in order to save expenses. but
the defendants refused, continued the
business, and ran in debt. Toy says
the profits were to be divided equally,
and since October. 1902. he has been
denied access to the books and the
building. and is not permitted to take
any part in the business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
The Reliance, WHICH Is Defending the American Cup

clouds gave some Indications of more
breeze but the small sailcsaft going out
side of the hook did not do more than
creep along While flags at the main
masts of the anchored boats clung about
the staffs.
At S:55 Reliance took a line from her
tender and in few minutes was out
side the hook and on her way to the
starting point. Immediately Shamrock
III raised her club top sail and after
getting it well in position took a line
from her tender preparatory to follow
ing Reliance At 9:O5 she started out
of Sandy Hook bay The Erin with Sir
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
CHARGE OF FRAUD.
Bill of Complaint Is Filed
Against j. Edward Addicks.

Philadelphia. Aug. 2O.-A special to
the Evening Telegraph from Whining
ton, Del, says:
In the United States court today
George Wharton Pepper of Philadelphia,
receiver of the Bay State Gas company
of Delaware filed a bill of complaint
againts J. Edward Addicks, United
States Senator j. Frank Alec and others,
alleging fraud IL connection with a
transaction involving stock OF the COM
pany said to be valued at $4,000 600.
The bill charges the defendants as direc-
tors, except Addicks, with entering into
an unlawful combination to issue to
Addicks I5O0 900 shares of stock of the
Bay State Gas company without con-
SideratiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
PUT TO FLIGHT.
Highwaymen Attempt to Rob q
st. Louis Hotel.

. ST. Louis. Mo-, Aug. 20.-Two high
waymen who attempted to rob the St.
Charles hotel office early today were put
to flight by Clerk Dawson with a re-
volver, one of them, giving the name of
Joseph Wright, being probably mortal
ly wounded. Policeman Cremins, at
tracted by the shooting, received bullet
in the leg.
Twenty minutes later John McAuliffe.
a deputy constable. who was driving
rapidly several blocks from the St
Charles hotel was shot and killed.
1t is not known who fired the shot
McAuliffe, the polics say. had a crimi-
nal record, and they are working on
the theory that he was implicated in
the attempted robbery. At the hospital
the prisoner admitted seeing McAuliffe
in the lobby of the hotel earlier in Nhe
night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
BLAMES HIS SON.
Sultan of DeZen Apologies for
Insult to L. s.

Manila. Aug 20. 1920 a. m.-The Sui
tan of Dezen has appeared before Ma
jor Bullard with a large retinue and
for the insult rendered the United
States flag and for which reparation
was promptly demanded by Major Bull
lard, then in command. The sultan
declared that his crazy son, since dis
outrage
The Sultan of Bacalod is reported as
refortifying his various camps and de-
manding q substantial indemnity from
the United States on account of war
losses before he will tender his sub
mission
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
WEATHER is PLEASANT.
Kansas Still Passes for q summe
Resort

Today the forecaster says nothing
about rain. The forecast for Kansas is
generally fair and warm tonight and
Friday" No rain was recorded by the
Kansas stations last night.
Todays corn and wheat region bulle-
tin says:
Clear and slightly warmer weather
prevails over Kansas this morning, with
cooler weather in western Missouri.
Showers have occurred in all districts
except the Minneapolis
The maximum and minimum tempera-
lures reported for the "a hours ending
this morning at seven o'clock were as
follows:
Baker s6. 60; Concordia Sc, "a; Dodge
City "a, 81; Dresden Sc, so; Fort Scott
So, Sc; Hays "a, 5S; Macksville 50, so;
Mcpherson Sc, Ga Manhattan 80. so:
Usage City Sc, So: Sedan Sc. 6S Topeka
IS. "a; Toronto S. Sc; Wichita Sc, &C.
The wind at noon was west blowing
six miles an hour. The hourly tempera-
lures recorded today by the govern
ment thermometer were as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
coneress of stenoeraphers.

Cincinnati O.. Aug. 2o.-The third day
of the convention of the National Short
devoted to general discussion of papers
The association will meet at St. Louis
next year and there will be an interna-
tional congress of stenographers, the last
worlds congress of shorthauG reporters
having been held at Chicago. The resolu-
ton was adopted for official stenographers
in the federal courts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
WOMAN CYCLISTS FEAT.
While Carrying Basket of Eggs She
Stopped a Runaway Horse.

New Brunswick, N. J., Aug. 2O.-Mrs.
Josephine Hill displayed nerve when she
stopped a runaway horse today She
was riding a bicycle and carrying a
basket of eggs She got off the wheel,
seized the horses bride and stopped the
animal in a short time. Not a single
egg was broken. The horse belonged to
Augustine Campbell who was profuse
in his thanks and loud in his praise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
More Flood Money.

The money still continues to come
into Governor Bailey's general food re-
lief fund. Following the remittance
from Russell yesterday. w. r. Stubs.
representative from Douglass county
today sent in his per diem and mileage
for attending the late lamented special
session of the legislature. Mr.. Stubbs'
check amounted to S171O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
Worlds Greatest Coal Mine.

Pottsville Pa, Aug. 2O.-The Pine
Knot shaft at Coalcastle, which the
Reading company is sinking to a depth
of 900 feet, will be finished in six weeks
From it every vein in the anthracite
region will be mined, and it will be the
greatest coal operation in the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
Temperatures of Large Cities.

Chicago, Aug. 20-7 a. m.- tempera-
lures: New York 20: Boston IS: Phil
adelphia 70; Washington 20; Chicago
Sc: Minnea polls So; Cincinnati 66; St.
Louis 6S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
Doherty Wins at Tennis.

Newport r. l.. Aug. 2o.-At the tennis
tournament today II. L. Doherty won his
match with Richard Stevens-6-4. So. SO.
Waidner had to go back to Chicago today
and his absence caused a default to Sea-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-20
Weather Indications.

Chicago. Aug 20.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair and warm tonight
and Friday; southerly winds.
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Continued on Page Six.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-25
FOREIGN NEWS.

The st. Petersburg Novoe Vremya to-
day commenting on the cabled rumor
that Japan intends TO take possession of
the port of VIII, Korea, says such ac-
ton is hardly to be credited. Should
the port be taken, however, the paper
believes it would constitute an open
challenge to Russia.
The anti-semite movement is spreading
everywhere in Russia. IL has now taken hold
of Finland. The Finish authorities have al
tered their laws and now permit Russians to
acquire real estate on the same terms as ma
tive Firms. Jews, however, are not permitted
TO purchase any property.
The Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, of
Troon, Scotland, Is completing a 200 ton
yacht for Frederick w. Vanderbilt, which
will surpass all previous water palaces in
point of luxury. The yacht will be called
the COnquerer.
A number Of workmen displayed red flags
draped with crepe in front of the labor ex-
change at Paris this morning, as protest
against the death yesterday of Francis La
Fond, a workman who was wounded by the
police in the recent riots.
The name of the soldier who attempted to
ueralI tne tIdIn DediinS lhV IAihs anu Ruech
of Italy, near Marseilles on Sunday, is Dict.
He is now confined in solitary cell at the,
military prison and will be tried by court
martial
Former Premier Waldeck- Rosseau has re-
signed from membership Of the republican
group of the French Senate. This is taken to
mean that he is about to retire from political
activity.
The Lisbon newspapers today assert that
systematic robbery of foreign mails has been
discovered on the Portuguese frontier. Many
officials are reported to be implicated.