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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13
NEW WEST POINT.
More Than Five Million Dollars Is to Be Spent oy I'll
Government IN improvements at the Military
Academy Of the Nation

It has been apparent for some time
to those best conversant with the
needs for training young men for the
army through government gratuity
that the young soldiers at West Point
are not suitably housed; that in order
10 keep the reputation Of the old
military academy where it has long
stood, as the best in the world a
radical change must necessarily come.
With the great improvements at An
napolis, it was but a step to provide
for the army end Of the nations pro
tectors. Accordingly, by an act Of
Congress passed June 2S, 1902, the
sum Of s5 100000 was appropriated to
bring about certain changes in the
line of new buildings, remodeling the
old and giving a more beautiful land
scape effect to the spacious grounds
On the Hudson.
To do this properly a competitive
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

ing Of church plans. and from the
fact that the present style Of build7
spgs at West Point are along gothic
ynes the new plans carry the same
IDEA throughout This is not meant
TO be construed that the lines viii be
hard and fast as pertaining TO col
Ngiate. ecclesiastical or domestic
gothic, but essentially a military
gothic, simple, massive and powerful.
The plans submitted in competition
were simply temporary ones, but con
tained all the details as to elevation.
location and topogrsp zeal effect,
while the thesis gave more Of the
detail as suggested by the architects.
with the contract IN hand, the firm
will at once open an Office In New
York city. easily accessible to West
Point, and the working plans viii be
forthcoming.
Net only has the work devolyed
upon the firm Of providing plans and
locations for the proposed new build
ings, but there went with it the at
tendant feature Of making the land.
scape harmonic with the new loca.
tions This was a big feature of the
work, and from the plans presented
the rough stones OF the cliff had been
made to form a foundation in some
cases, giving an apparent look that
the buildings were Of the clif itself
Since the approach to any institu-
ton of Importance is Of great mo
ment. a new landing stage has been
indicated for steamboats,, ferryboats
and pleasure craft. BY raising the
level Of this primary entrance TO the
reservation so that the railroad will
pass underneath, much has been
gained in convenience and architec
tural effect while the grade to the
principal approach TO the academy
viii be greatly improved. Other land
scape features in the line of cuts, new
roads. look TO the greater develop
ment OF plans for the next twenty-five
years.
The largest structure IN the neH
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

Parboil one or more nice sweet
breads and press them TIN cold, then
cut them up into neat dice mot too
smalD. Pour on to one and a half
breakfast cupfuls Of this cut-up sweet
bread half a pint of hot cream. and
add to this the beaten yolks Of three
eggs, seasoned with salt and a dust Of
cayenne. and mixed with one and a
half gills OF sherry or Madeira; stir
it an over the fire, or in the balm
marie, tin It has thiekened, and serve
at once. garnlshed. If liked. with stew
ed button mushrooms and little heu-
rons Of cheese pastry. This is an ex-
ceIlent chafing dish recipe, and is also
very nice way Of cooking calves
brains, oysters, lobster, FISH. etc.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13
AMERIcAN oF AIaH LINEAeE.
George Calvert Nearest Male Descend
ant Of Lord BaItimore.

George Calvert Nearest Male Descend
ant Of Lord Baltimore.
George E. Calvert. an employe Of the
United States court Of claims Is the
nearest lineai descendant Of the Lords
Baltimore In this country. and would
bear the title Lord Baltimore # il
we're not now extinct. He is a genial
middleaged gentleman of modest and
retiring disposition, disinclined to at
tract to himself any attention on ac
count Of his distinguished genealogy
He spent much Of his life at Mount
Airy, having been boy there during
the civil war, when the estate waa
in the line Of communication Of the
secret service Of the Confederacy be
tween Baltimore and Richmond, along
which union deserters and stragglers
who crossed the lower Potomac also
crossed. The historic home Of tEa Cal
verts. has been purchased by 7 Ed
ward Addicks, the Delaware politician,
who will turn It into a clubhouse.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

This building IS given a logica
location on the lower level Of the clin
and lis design is severe and simple.
Its location shows it to be a continual
tion of the cliff on whose brow it
stands. and it will be constructed OF
the rocks from the elf itself. rising
from the river to form a base for the
buildings above. The plans Of the
building itself show one Of the fuest
riding halls Ia the world.
The extension Of the cadet barracks
is one Of the important questions with
which the firm had to deal. In this case
there have been added TO the old build
ing seven divisions. one at the south
east corner Of the old. four at the
southeast corner Of the area and two
at the southwest corner of the old.
These seven divisions viii provide for
80 men each.
The post headquarters, being the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

central administrative buildlng Of the
academy. is treated with all the i'm
pcrtance due its function. It viii be
built around an inner court 120 feet
square. three stories high. with
tower 50x50 feet and $50 feet high or
eight stories This viii be a very elab-
orafe building of cut stone The lower
stories viii be devoted to a military
museum. and the upper stores TO the
necessary Offices.
The chapel VIII be the most monu-
mental building of the group. It will
be placed on the rise of the hill and
above an the other buildings and the
town. 50 that its tower win be seen
from both the south and north river
approaches. This building wiz be se-
verely Gothic, outside and in will be
200 BY so feet. with tower 140 feet
high. It's outer walls to be Of cut
stone while the interior viii be a
combination Of cut stone ana brick,
sixty feet high and yaulted ia masonry
while the fnishings viii be rich in de-
taa
It IS contemplated to make the
grand building the Westminster Abb
hey Of the army, where the distin-
guished officers Of the army may be
buried and the place become a memo
rial to all great men.
The new academic building will also
be an important structure. following
in measure the style Of the old,
which win stand directly opposite In
this new building will be the class
rooms. laboratories and lecture rooms,
doubling the present capacity for the
work The feature Of this building. in
conjunction with the old, VIII be the
monumental arch and bridge which
will connect the two This connecting
link viii be Of elaborately carved
stone and full Of inches for statues.
The suggestion of the plans are in
effect to change the superintendents
quarters to the axis Of the main ave
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13
CHAMBERLAIN M HIS YOUTH.
The Conservatives Looked on Him as
Their Arch Enemy

The Conservatives Looked on Him as
Their Arch Enemy.
Justin Mccarthy once wrote the fol-
lowing about the first appearance in
parliament Of Joseph Chamberlain,
who is now occupying such general at
tention; Judging from his political
speeches. the tories had set him down
as a wild republican, and they ex-
9ected to see a rough and shaggy man,
dressed with an uncouth disregard for
The ways OF society a sort Of Birming-
iam Orson, who would probably scowl
iercely at his opponents in the house
and would deliver his opinions in tones
Of thunder The man VINO rose to adj
dress the house was a pale, slender,
delicate looking and closely-shaven per
sonage, very neatly dressed. with short
and carefully brushed hair and wear
ing dainty eyeglass constantly fixed
in his eye He looks like a ladies'
doctor one stout tory murmured.
Seems like the model of a head clerk
at west end draper's. observed an
other Certainly there was nothing Of
the Orson about this well-dressed, welt
groomed representative Of the Birm-
ingham democracy"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

nue.. q point that practically commands
the entire academy and post. This
building is planned to contain not only
residential quarters, but reception
rooms and suites Of apartments for
visiting dlgnitaries The south wing
will face the plain and academy and
the north wing would be turned at an
angle facing directly up the river.
The main avenue. as it prolongs it.
self across the military plain, demands
a focal point Of considerable import
ance. The battle monument is to be
one side of this line Of vision Bal
ancing this monument, the firm has
indicated another very similar in de.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

being quoted IN the London news
papers in connection with the sensa
ton the countess created at Prince
Hatzfeld's ball a few days ago, where
her great personal beauty attracted an
eyes. The countess, who was divorced
from an Italian nohlemans makes no
secret Of her lack of fortune. but says
she viii die Of hunger rather than
marry man she does not love When
she was ia the United states last win.
ter and was member Of W. G. Whit.
ney's large house party at Aiken, s.
c., she was twice reported engaged.
first Is Mr. Whitney and then to Au.
gust Belmont She Is IS years old
Her father was Irish and her mother
French, and she was educated in Ger
many.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

Chiffon over satin, with a lace train
from the shoulders, is an ideal dress
for a bride. especially if she Is fol.
lowed to the altar by bridesmaids in
satin trimmed with chiffon, and a lit
tie color al the waist, repeated in the
velvet Of the hat Long hanging
sleeves seem to be quite essential
Bridesmaids are accompanied by
flower girls. under 10 years old, who
wear Wreaths and white frocks and
carry flowers for distribution. Crepe
du chine closely killed makes sim
ple wedding gown, but not less ex-
pensiye. It becomes more and more
the fashion among the innumerable
wedding presents to include furs, but
tons. opera wraps. even silk stockings
and handkerchiefs. handsome belts.
and plenty Of lace thus reducing the
cost Of the trousseau considerably
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13
AIeA posITIoN oNE 81 DANoga
Prince Ferdinand Of Bulgaria Threat
ered Min Aeeasnfnatfon.

Prince Ferdinand Of Bulgaria Threat
ened With Assassination.
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, plot
for whose assassination year ago
has just come to light as a result o.
the Servian upheaval, was elected to
his shaky throne in July, 1887, In sue
cession to Prince Alexander, who had
abdicated the previous September. His
father was Prince Augustus Of SAKE
Coburg and Gotha, and his mother q
daughter Of Louis Philippe Of France
His wife died four years ago, leaving
four children, OF whom Boris. ten
years old. is his hereditary heir to the
throne. It was to Prince Ferdinand
that Bismarck gave the famous adVica
sYou may show the world you can
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

contest was entered into by Zen archi-
lectural frms-selected By the secre-
,ary Of war-the plans best suited 70
what was needed. not only for the
present, but a long way into the
future. to be the ones from which
The changes would be made a Bos-
ton firm was successful fin securing
The decision Of the committee and
now that the firm has been Officially
notified Of it's success in securing one
Of the largest outside contracts ever
awarded by the government the
working plans wiz soon be begun.
This firm has made a specially Of
gothic work. especially in the draw
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

artificial flowers we're never 30 ex
quisite ia variety and make az in thg
present season, the beauty OF these
floral ornaments lies not so much in
the flowers themselves as in the novel
flowers and odd combinations used I'M
their making. and in the deft arrange
ment Of flowers and leaves SO that the
mass shall assume form distinctly
becoming when the cluster wreath or
spray is adjusted as coifure or bodice
decoration.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

Grim old Dom Paul Kruger, tragic
wanderer from the Transvaal, is in
lonely retirement at Mentone. He
wears a somewhat smart frock coat
and black trousers. and the familiar
stovepipe nat. bound with heavy black
Grape, and walks with a cane. A po-
liceman disperses the bearers Of cam
eras in front of the villa when the
former President enters the house
daily, about noon, after a morning
spent ia the garden The old man Is
by no means decrepit and looks IN
good health. He prefers the company
Of his own thoughts to intercourse
with STRANGERS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

Cat a veal outlet an incn thick, fat
ten it with a maliet and spread with
a forcemeat Of ham and bread crumbs.
seasoned well and bound with butter.
Roll the meat mp over this foremeat
aHd de lt In shape with strong string.
Lay in a roasting pan and pour over !t
q pint of boiling stock Put the cover
on. the roaster and cook for an hour
and a bali, bastng several times dur
ing the nrst hour Transfer q a hot
dish. thicken with gravy With browned
-four. season we'll boil up and pour
some of it over the mock duck, pass
ing the rest. with the meat. IN gravy
boat
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

Prot George C. Wakefield. who
teaches one Of the Language" claSses
in the Sumner county, Kansas, high
school. called on a pupil to define an
imperative sentence The correct
answer was given. He then asked a
ooy to give an Illustration Of an im.
nerative sentence. The FIRST boy
couldn't 70 it, The next one called
5ns rose to his feet and said: prof
Wakefield 60 away back and sit
iawu.n
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

Fiouuces are daily becoming more
fashionable, some Of the spring and
summer skirts being founced from
hem TO waist "a graceful effect is
produced BY the nounces taking an
upward line at the back A lovely
little frock Of white gauze over rose
pink taffeta Is bounced % tho waist.
each hounce being edged with very
narrow black lace The waist has a
bertha OF muslin edged with the lace.
and the sleeves consist Of numerous
tiny lace-edged rnfiies a sash oi
rose taneta. edged an the way round
with black lace. completes this de-
lightfully Frenchy little irock
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

al chemist who has a theory that ar
senic is one Of the essential elements
Of every living organism, and who Is
never happy unless he IS making tests
has just made series Of exhaustive
experiments with hens eggs and, as a
result, claims he found that all parts
OF an egg contains arsenic In appre-
ciable quantities. He says Of tna
whole quantity found in any one egg
two-thirds belong to the yolk and one
third to the white.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13
PEOPLEAND
EVENTS
-oa0 cuRzoNs FuTuRE cAaEER.

His Desire to Stay in india Not Easily
Understood.
The London Chronicle says that a
good deal Of surprise is expressed At
he fact-if it be a fact-that Lord
curzon should wish to extend the
term Of his Yiceroyalty in India. When
he took up that exalted position he
was In his fortieth year. aad it was
admitted that he might spend five
wears 10 the east without unduly ham
dieapping his political career Lord
yurzon accepted an Irish peerage for
the special reason that he would be
able to return to the House Of Com
mons, but the opportunity viii not, in
the course Of nature. last many years,
tor his father, Lord Scarsdale, to
whose title he win succeed, VIII be 72
next month.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13
LEA0ER 81 aERMAN 8ooIALIsrs.

Ferdinand August Bebel Has Had
Stormy Career.
Herr Ferdinand August Bebel, the
foremost figure in the recent German
elections. in which the social demo
Gratis made big gains in their represen-
tation in the Reichstag, has been.
jointly with Herr Liebknecht. leader
Of the German socialists for the past
forty years He was born at Cologne
in 1910, and for number Of years,
after a limited schooling, worked at
his trade of wood turner and carver.
He IS an antimonarchist. boards the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13
An Ozark storu

During the blizzard which struck
Kansas at the end Of spiH the Globe
Of Atchison published a good Ozark
story. Down in the Ozark regions Of
Missouri by some chance a newspaper
strayed into benighted neighborhood.
The natives got hold Of it and lost
no time in finding a man who could
read' all being anxious TO Scar the
news, One man asked the reader.
What are they doing down there in
Washington now?" "They are doing
lots Of things. the reader replied.
Congress has just passed law add.
ing two more months on to the year
and they are both winter months. p
The questioner jumped from his seat
saying "Geemlnee, whiz. And am
just out OF fodder
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

In order to enjoy thoroughly your
sleep study the ways Of the cat Re
taxation is the soul of sleep. The cat
tribe perfectly understands the art
Of relaxation. Observe Tom or Pussy
on the rug. The dog sleeps with one
eve open and nerve and muscles on
the alert Tie dSg watches. The
cat. without responsibilities Of any
kind. is perfect picture Of silken
repose. To appearances every fea-
hire is at recess except the lungs and
their movement is entirely mechanical,
like the action Of the heart-New
York Press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

shoulder c oil a 7
and sleeve trim
ming are Of lace,
or white embroid-
ereu udtlstci Win
straps OF black
velvet The girdle
is Of red silk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

9TT D7TTT1TgFTCT TUTTGa17
lish ship and marine agent builder.
One vessel equipped with turbine en-.
gines has been ordered and its prac.
ticability for transatlantic trade is to
be tested thoroughly.
The project Of Sir Christopher Fur.
ness promises a realization of the pro
phecy Of four-day passage to Europe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

"come in here a minute. ! want to
buy you a good cigar"
You don't have to do that just be-
sanse I gave you one yesterday. Be
sides, you know, ( don't smoke"
81 know, but 4 want you "a keep L
and give It TO me the next time you
have occasion 70 offer ma a cinar7
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

r. r. Daniel. who Owls many blocks
In Spokane, most Of the town Of Trail.
in British Columbia. and 10000 acres
81 land III Cuba lott Glasgow ky.s 70
wears ago and arrived in Spokane
with just 81 IA his pocket he believes
with aaual ehthusiasm ln The new
northwest and the new republic 10 the
Antilles.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

tassels form the cravat The sleeves
are plped and puffed at the top like
the blouse, and are finished at the bot
tom with Guns Of the material trim
med with embroidered velvet
The skirt IS encircled with two
groups Of the piping and pufs. the
lower one forming the heading to the
deep flounce which Is plated at the
top The girdle is Of the velvet. or Of
the materlal.-Chlc parisien.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

Prof. William Henry Brewer Nor
ton, professor Of agriculture, last Of
the surviving members Of ehe old
school Of scientists at Yale university,
viii retire.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13
TIE WEEKLY
PANORAMA
FAMOUS BEAUTY IS FRANK

Declares Her Intention to Wed Hap
PLY o. starvs 70 Death.
Il win spend what little money .
have left to enjoy this year, and then.
if do not marry. win starye," Is tha
statement Of Countess Fabricatti.
frankly made to her friends. which Is
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13
A RIn cateh.

Fishing in the mouth Of the Susque-
hama at this season Of the year is done
with nets operated from floats by
steam engines. The record catch is
LOCO barrels Of herring and shad at
one haul.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

= NEW bloNeCs
Hand embroidered
linen blouses for
country and river
wear are made
with a high neck
band. with a turn
over Prussian col
lar and neat little
stock and tie
Some, too. are
made Of fine ba.
tiste. embroidered
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13
FouR DAYs 10 Cross ooEAN.

shipbuiIder Plans TO Use Turbines on
New and Fast Line.
A turbine steamship line between
New York and England is the project
of Sir Christopher Furness, the Eng
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

sign, TO be in memory Of the officers
and men Of the academy who Iave
fallen in wars other than the civil
war. blank spaces being left for the
inscribing Of possible future names.
Between these two shafts win rise the
Flagstaff, and the monuments viii form
an appropriate center to the view
from the upper entrance gates along
the main avenue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

group. as contemplated under the
changes, is the riding hall. 600 by l20
feet of clear space inside. It's roof
is supported by steel trusses, while
large low tower at the corner
forms. In it's lower story, a room for
equipments, as well as a public or
gallery entrance. There viii be. space
in the upper stories for future assign
ments.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

cut in one piece
and trimmed with
au odd trimming
a.--a.aa a f14aH.
NNin nNNfNN q lltIie
squares of blue
liberty united by
embroidery The
yoke is also trim
med with white
gulpuro nsd bias
bands OF the ilber
ty forming a sort
OF square neck
Below This yoke
the blouse S. box
plated al the ton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

This is a tempting dish, and one
that Is easily prepared Cut as many
slices Of bread as required, trim OF
the crusts, toast the slices and butter
them. Prepare canned tomatoes BY
stewing them with a little sugar. rice,
butter and seasoning. also little fine
ly chopped onion. Pour this mixture
over the layers Of toast, placed neatly
on a dish.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

Readymade ornaments Of artificial
flowers % be worn in the hair or as
trimming for the corsage are wonder.
fully beautiful this spring. Though
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

in different colors, Win insertlona q
hand-beadings or veilings; these are
very dainty. are practical for washing
purposes, and look delightfully."- fresh
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-13

Fancy grenadine or net gown with
bands 0l white broadcloth made over
loulsine de Paris. In the Illustration
he gown only Is 10 be seen. but there
Is also a coat TO match, while hat and