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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

A project is on foot IN London ia
build along the Thames for distance
OF about eight miles, from Southwark
bridge to Barnes. an overhead single
rail railway similar to thai now in
successful operation at Elberfeld
Prussia. The accompanying picture
showing how the structure would look
is from the London Mail The build
An Aerial Station on the LondeE
ing Of this road would cost, 1t IL
estimated, s25,0Oo,OO0. and the time
required for its completion would BE-
about five years. Passengers would
reach the railway by elevators estab
lished at each Of the numerous bridges
over the Thames. which are, OF course
the main highways Of traffic. aud n
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06
sImple FountaIn Zen.

The fountain pen here illustrated by
drawing from the Scientific Ameri-
an was designed with view OF pro-
lucing an effective yet inexpensive
Instrument, which could be readily
Tiled with ink. and which. when in
nverted position in the pocket. would
revent leakage Of the ink. The pen
consists OF an ink holding barrel.
'ointed at one end and provided at
he other with a bulb. into which a ca
hillary tu projects. This tube forms
N opening in the pen, through which
ir can enter the chamber when the
zen is In use and permit an even
low Of the writing fluid through the
mall opening at the writing point To
III the pen the point is inserted into
he ink. and suction Is applied TO
he opposite end Of the barrel To
lrevent too rapid feed Of the ink
through the channel. a packing Of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

In Death valley. where the Pacific
Coast Borax company has made huge
lakes for the cryssallization OF borates
from the waters OF the surrounding
marsh, the Piutes catch numbers Of
ducks in a peculiar and highly inter.
esting manner On cold nights the
ducks flying over alight in these vats.
which look like any other ponds. The
borax in the water crystallizes quick.
ly, and if any OF the ducks are at all
quiet they find themselves quite
weighted down with crystals in the
morning. They can then neither dive
nor swim. and fall an easy prey to the
ever hungry Piute, the demands Of
whose stomach overcome his natural
hatred OF water. have known OF one
such night netting sixteen ducks, most
Of which were big. fat mallards whose
weight added to the binding crystals,
held them down, where the lighter
teal escaped Los Angeles Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06


My prescription, madam. is that
you kHit two hours daily" said the
physician.
Knit" exclaimed the nervous pa
tient; why on earth, doctor, should /
knitg"
The medical man replied: Because
nothing is more soothing to the
nerves: because nothing conduces to
such calm and cheerful frame OF
mind. l could prescribe valerlan for
you. but knitting will be better. It
win do you much more good be
lieve that a month Of it will cure
you"
He went on to explain that his at
tention had been called to an article
in a medical Journal on the beneficial
effects Of knitting, and he had pre-.
scribed the treatment, with excellent
success. to a dozen women.
The shining needles" he said
playing swiftly among soft colored
silks or wools. engage the eyes pleas
sntly and fll the mind with CHEEKY
and sane thoughts At the same tim6
they may produce admirable things
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

A few years ago. when there was
some one else occupying the Senate
seat now held by Mr.. Patterson Of Col
orado. Senator Hanna was one day ap-
preached BY On Irish servant girl Of
his household, who timidly com
menced:
"Sinator?''
We'll. Bridget, what can do for
your"
Can you give me a free pass TO th
Siuit t'-morrah?"
Certainly. can get you admit
tance 70 the gallery. But why do you
want to 90 there?"
II see I'll papers say that 'Wolcott
Is to hold th' cinfer Of tn stage in tn
sinit t-mofrah.' thought Chauncey
was to be at tn Academy. but it's just
as well. for now III not have e pay at
alL"-Baltimore Herald
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

The wild hogs Of southern Colorado
share with the peccaries OF Central
and South America the reputation Of
being the aercest. most vindiotive aad
toughest animals OF the Western
Hemisphere They viii follow tena-
ciously, tree and starve out an
enemy. Their skins are tough. their
vitality is remarkable and their teeth
sharp as razors. They travel in small
droves and are ready to attack any.
thing. be it man or beast. that arouses
their ire. Hunters in Southern Colo
rado always observe the precaution
Of sts.oniag themselves within reach
Of tree when in the neighborhood
Of a drove.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

make Lake Maracaibo a safe anchor
age for the control Of the Caribbean
sea
The mountain passes which sepa-
rate its waters and people from the
United States Of Colombia have been
utilized Of late for the supply to vene-
zuela Of provisions. which the block
ade OF her ports had restricted from
other sources
Colombia and Venezuela. by patri-
otic struggles and In spite OF personal
ambitions, have a prospective future
OF great promise With the opening,
not to say with the immediate prose
cution OF work upon the canal, the
treasures Of the field, OF mining and OF
commerce are to Venezuela alone OF
incalculable value The development
OF the two republics is practically
without limit. so soon as the settle
ment Of their local internal differences
shall bring them 10 a full appreciation
OF their position. their resources and
their prospects.
The Oronoco river is 10 Venezuela
perpetual stream OF blessing, and
to America she is grateful for it's
preservation to herself as her own.
America is again her friend in need.
and when increased railroad facilities
shall more closely bind the North and
South Americas. there will come a
fraternal rivalry that will develop in
abundant measure the blessings that
will be shared BY all. through this
water connection OF the Atlantic and
the Pacific. And then Europe win
find hospitable accommodations for
her surplus peoples. She will also
understand that residence in America.
whether north or south, does not re-
quire the protection OF her armies OF
her ironclads. AS IN the United States.
the absorption Of other natlonalities
will not only bless the emigrants.
seeking an independent livelihood. but
bring prestige to their mother coun-
tries without injury TO any
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

motor launch. especially when on a
ong-distance pull on a warm day. and
ret The expense OF a new boat, with
ngine and machinery. places it be-
GASOLINE Motor Attached to the stern.
'ond the reach Of tae majority OF
owboat owners.
In this illustration is shown an az
iaratus which may answer the pur-
,ose fully as well as a new boat. and
t far less cost Il IS nothing less
han gasoline motor SO arranged
hat It can be secured to the rear end
II a small boat, with the fuel and
lectric batteries stored in a casing
rhich answers as g seat for the per
on controlling the motor and steering
he boat TIE moto- casing is cut
way in the picture 10 show The met5-
q Of mourting tse propeller shaft and
ornec-irr the mcter.
OF course this beat Is ro Intended
' coUpc-e VIE the t r ard
iat builder Is a6# f e produce
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06
The Panama Canal. and Venezuela, by Gen.
Henry B. Carrington. u. S. A.

quicken its exchanges. deepen its
friendships and hasten the conclusion
OF a universal peace.-Boston Globe.
story. One night II pleased the over
dressed and underbred aunt of his in
amorata to mistake him for a hireling
as she swept down the stairs at re-
ception. He was lettering there to
catch a final glimpse OF his idol. who
was under auntly chaperonage that
night.
Aunt looked at him with a
naughty stare then she said, Call
me my brougham please" pronounc-
ing the name OF her equipage as
though she referred to a bosom.
The hearers Uttered slightly, but
the young man bowed low.
mot for worlds" he said, would I
call you anything that could suggest q
sweep. New York Herald.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

Preparations are steadily being
made at Berlin for M zekefs balloon
ascent The object Of the trip is &c
ascertain the distance a balloon can
cover without touching the earth. The
balloon. according TO the Scotsman. is
provided with navieatiag apparatus
fer crossing & seattle Baltic. the
Mediterranean. or the Black Sea D.
vili coGam mHe thaa lf1n1 cnbr
metres Of Gas. aud be iFice as iarz
rs that 0i Arirc and ttree tines s.
iarse al ttat of Cont de a Faax
Is IS Go carry fccd Tor sevcr DAYS 1I
an emerge sr70'T .rr irea
-ora ae ~ 81
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06
KINGS ARE CAST OUT.
Monarchs Of Europe and Africa Who Have Been Deposed
BlOOd-Thrsty Careers Of Savage Black Rulers
Brought to an End

Three other black rulers are com
panions Of Prempeh at Seychelles. One
is Mwanga, the sx-king Of Uganda.
who possesses record only second to
that Of the Ashanti ruler. By q cur
ious irony OF fate, one Of the other
captives, now his companion, is Ka-
baregga. once king OF Unyoro. who.
when both we're ruling. was his great
est enemy. II any one or nll OF these
three great lonely they can step across
the road and have friendly chat with
AGibi, the deposed king OF Kokufu. a
province Of Ashanti This ruler shared
the downfall of Prempeh and went into
captivity with them 1t ia a family
party Of kings that the paternal British
government has gathered into harm
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06
Coast Of Gulf Of Mexico.


The observations Of Mr. Vaughan on
the coast Of the Gulf OF Mexico. south
Of Tallahassee, Fla. show that the
coast In that vicinity has been per
cepubly elevated in very recent times.
At St. Marks. in Wakulla county,
there is an old house built on piles.
beneath which the water at high tide
formerly passed into a pond in the
fields beyond This IS now no longer
the case, even at spring tides, unless
a strong southerly wind has been
blowing for two or more days. A
neap tide does not approach within
300 yards Of the site OF the pond. The
elevation since 1850 OF thereabouts
has been from twelve to eighteen
inches, or from two TO three feet per
century. Observations by other per
sons in Texas tend to support this
conclusion,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

lost heavily. amo7g 4 dead being
Prince Henry Of Batter rg. who sue
cumbed to the deadly Innate. The
Ashanti ruler was cir he'd and hu-
inflated He was the sent to Sey-
cheliCs for conhnemer with his fam
Ily and some Of his a eadants. The
sights which were disc ased IN Kumasi
when the expedition entered the town
we're snch as made the white soldiers
sick No Rrltisa nerves were strene
enough 10 stand for more than one
look at the place Of death" within
that town.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

One result of the underground rail.
way lines already in operation in the
city OF Paris is that several omnibus
and tramway lines have been given
up for want Of trafic. and that the
companies have Instituted an action
against the municipality for allowing
the breaking up Of a monopoly for
which they pay a considerable sum.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

Il win be as once with New England
when her sons scattered and built new
homes and new empires. The United
States OF America has prospered and
win prosper. because OF this composite
citizenship. and so viii It be wherever
justice. law, fraternity and religion
cement and exalt the state
In making her access to both oceans
so speedy and so free to all. America
is binding all peoples by ties OF
mutual interest and mutual support.
The relations OF the United States
and the Panama canal are those which
give a protected and speedy highway
for the commerce Of the world. to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

] ]. !. " . ! {" !. " ]. I !. . !. !. ]. ] !. !.
= -XFN ityi Il sounds like an
Az ~ extract from an adver-
AHN<W tisement OF one OF the
" &M. greatest shows on
A.1s1 mo earth"-like something
~AK~41lN akin TO the wild men
wv OF Borneo-"only living
tec specimen ever in cap
tivity." etc. But it is
an actual fact That is, there are kings
In captiyity-half dozen Of them,
counting all colors.
When one thinks Of monarchs In
that state one goes back a few ages
and pictures the ancient Asiatic kings
IN captivity with their eyes put out.
their ears cut OF. and other evidences
OF conquered condition prominent on
their persons.
These captive kings Of modern times
have fallen in with more humane treat
ment. Two are mad The others are
Africans. and they have been bad
would be bad again If they had the op-
portunity. One of the mad rulers in
Murad, the ex-sultan of Turkey
Murad was at the head Of the Turk
ish government for few days twenty
Eve years ago. He was deposed on ac-
count Of his madness. Instead Of get
ting the short shift which usually falls
to the lot Of a Turkish ruler and can
not hold down his throne. Aurad was
confined to the gorgeous palace OF
Tshiragan. in Constantinople. He is
practically dead He Is so closely
guarded that even idle curiosity con-
cerning him arouses the suspicion Of
the spies OF Abdul Hamid.
The other is King Otto of Bavaria.
He is confined at Castle Furstenried,
while his kingdom is ruled by prince
regent. He never had been dethroned.
He was just put in prison, and the
people were satisfied without any fur
ther formalities. Once a year a gov
eminent commission, consisting Of the
highest dignitaries In the kingdom,
waits on the mad monarch and con
graduates him csi his glorious reign"
This takes place on the anniversary Of
his birthday.
Those two mad kings are the only
white rulers in captivity. but the mum
Der Of black ones who have Deen de-
prived Of their subjects and their lib
erty at the same time for the general
good Of the world at large is a good
deal larger. First in Importance there
Is Prempeh. the bloodthirsty ex-king
OF Ashanti. The paternal British gov
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

The nearest star. whose distances
Astronomers think tnty know. is
Alpha Centaur. and It is distant from
Us four light years-that Is to say, its
light is four years In reaching us.
although travelling at $4,000 miles
a second. This estimate places It
z52. 900 simes a. fsr nvay as shs Eua.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

Nagissrs .e-"wouid you believe tAs
prisoner ui der oatay"
Witnesp -"Not me. wouldn't b.
lieve anything he said even II / knew
1t Was true.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

He-"Are Miss Simon and Miss
Timkins good frlendsw
She-"I should say not Why. they
couldn't he more bitter enemies If they
iung together IA the same church
hholr"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06
POPULAR SCIENCE

but It Is intended for cruises or fish
ing trips about the rivers and lakes
Of the country. To place the mechan-
ism In position on a boat 1t Is only
necessary TO store away the batteries
and gasoline reservoir beneath the
seat and suspend the motor casing
over the stern by the hooks and
clamps provided for the purpose The
inventor is Irwin r. Miller Of St
Paul, MINI.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

sam-"Miss Snowfall an III guam
dry. She has six dawgs7
Remus-"W What Oh dat?r
Sam-"Why. she don't know whed-
der it would cost more TO support a
husband or de six dawgs."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

= oITUpIo FVuHlaIH CH'
Microscopic material. such as absorb
ent cotton, is placed in the barrel
% be filed on the application Of a
Facuum, will also retard and control
he flow OF ink through the channel
the writing point Philadelphia
ledger.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

golf waistcoats. golf stockings OF WOO
delicate evening stockings Of silk
shawls. hundred articles"
The woman, smiling. said she dix
not know how to knit, but would be
gin to learn at once Detroit Journal
Ambition Of Gov. Nash.
Gov. Nash Of Ohio is an aspirani
for the seat on the bench OF tn,
United States district court for that
state to succeed Judge Thompson, who
expects TO become a justice Of the
United States circuit court as the
successor OF Judge Day. who takes
Justice Shiras' seat in the Supreme
court
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

Working for relatives is abont as
satisfactory as eating soup with
FORK
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

It is only natural that the owner
II rowboat should at times desire
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-06

OTENTATES IN captlv-
ityi It sounds like an
extract from an adver-
tisement OF one Of the
greatest shows on
earth"-like something
akin 10 the Wild men
OF Borneo-''only living
specimen ever in cap
tivity." etc. But it is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-04
For the a, & M. Building

The House Committee on Agriculture
yesterday afternoon voted to report IA
vorably Mr.. SCOTS bill to empower the
Department Of Agriculture to erect and
equip an agricultural building at the
A. and NJ. College, at cost of $4,000.
The committee Of the Board Of Agri-
culture was present and reported that
the proposition was a feasible one and
recommended it, That committee CON
sisted Of Mai w A. Graham, of Mach
pelah; Mr.. A. r. McCallum. Of Red
Springs; Mr.. J. b. Coffeld, of Eyeretts
and Capt. c. N. Allen, of Auburn.
Maj Graham. Mr. r. H. Battle and
Commissioner S. l. Patterson addressed
the committee in favor Of the bill, on
the ground that great deal had been
done for the mechanical department Of
the college, and thus far very little for
the agricultural side.
Col. John S. Cunningham. Of Person,
was also present with the committee
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-04
KNAPP rs ARRAIeNED.
His sister Clings to tho Degenerate, Believing
BIN Crazy.

Hamilton, Ohio, March alfred a..
Fnapp. the steangler was arraigned be-
fore Mayor Bosch today shortly after II
o'clock. He pleaded mot guilty Of the
"a ddard murder Knapp was not hand
euffed and was treated with coDsidera-
zion. THE court room was crowded. Be-
fore the arraignment he sat quietly chat
ling with the officers. He was laxative
and told the story Of how horse kicked
him on the head when he was FIVE years
old. He wore a neat brown suit brought
H. his sister Mrs. Sadie Wenzel, Of Gin
pati and q white shirt and collar. lie
was clean-shayen and looked Ear better
than ever before. No lawyer accom-
named him, and Mrs. Wenzel was the
only member of his family present.
Knapp said his sister was sticking to
him because she thought he was crazy.
knapp made known what his prelimi
nary plea would be to Mrs. Wenzal. with
whom he had long conference in the
county jail.
Mr.. Knapp stood up as Police Clerk
weber read the affidavit charging. him
with choking Hannah Goddard. wife No.
2. to death. Mayor Bosch explained 10
the prisoner his rights and asked him
to plead mot guilty Asked if he wished
preliminary hearing, Knapp said, I
suppose I might as well"
Mrs. Wenzel arose and said that no
attorney has as yet been engaged for
Knapp and that She would arrange for
counsel. Knapp was taken hack to the
jail as quietly as he left il. Wenzel
after a long private talk with Mayor
Bosch followed the prisoner to the Jail
and there had another confidential talk
with him after which she left for Gin
cinnati to secure the services Of an at
tcrney.
I'D wash my hands Of It all if did
not know he was insane, she said. But
now I cannot desert him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-04
M YOnAN: ::
Y :: Society:

Miss Mary Barbee has returned from
a visit to Durham.
MIR. and Mrs. J. C. Price are visiting
at Capt. b. p. Williamson's.
Miss Sophie Busbee has returned
from visit to Washington, d. G.
The Ola Podrida Club meets at Mrs.
Gray's this afternoon at 4;S0 o'clock.
Miss Mary johnson has returned
from a visit to relatives in Suffolk. Va.
Mrs. 1. Rosenthal has gone to New
York and will be absent about three
weeks.
The Colonial Danes viii will meet on
Wednesday at p. IN. in the Carolina
Trust Building.
Mrs. S. j. Durham, wife of the Sena-
tor from CASTOR, has returned to her
home at Bessemer City.
Mrs. Aran Smith. and Mrs. Rebecca
Smith left yesterday for Garner to visit
Mrs. Jeff Smith, who is sick.
Miss Mamie Lou Crowson left yes
terday for Carthage. On Wednesday she
is to be married to Mr.. Ralph Jessup,
of Fayetteville
Miss Pattie Hopkins. Miss Lydia
Dalar and Miss Matte Wilkinson. who
have been visiting in the city, left yes
terday for their home in Wake Forest
Miss Emmie McRae is in the city for
a few days and win leave shortly for
Knoxville, Tenn, where she will accept
a position in the faculty of the Univer-
sity of Tennessee.
The concert, which was advertised
for tonight in honor of the members of
the House and Senate, has been in
definitely postponed on account Of the
rush of business in the Assembly
"A mistake was made in publishing
the names of New Bern,s brilliant mar
riage Of last week. The popular con-
tracing parties were Miss Sara Alberta
Ulrich, daughter of Mr.. Ferdinand
Ulrieh to Mr.. John Henry Weddell
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-04
BURIAL OF MI. BEAMS,
stooksdals to Traiu Trinity Bese Ball Team
State Firemsn's ASSOCIATION.
Especial to News and observer)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Durham. n. c., March 2.-The remains
of the late l. NJ Reams, ST., who died
at his home in this city late Friday night,
were inferred in the city cemetery yes
terday afternoon The funeral was con-
Quoted from the First Baptist church at
O'Clock by Rev. c. J. Thompson, the
pastor. and was largely attended.
The Trinity ball team viii go into
training this week and get ready for the
contest during the spring. Mr. Otis
stocksdale arrived here yesterday and is
getting ready to begin the work Of train
ing He was accompanied to Durham
from his home in Maryland by Mrs.
Stocksdale.
There is a movement on foot here to
get up a professional BALI team this year,
the team to become member of the
State League. The coming Of Mr.. Stocks
dale has nothing TO do with the move to
organize a professional team. There arc
several business men of influence who are
backing the move.
Nh w W. Thompson, who is in the en-
ploy Of The Herald. received a message
this morning telling him of the death Of
his father-in-law, Mr.. A. Wicker, Of
Warren Plain.
The first move towards pulling off the
annual meeting Of the State Firemen's
Association and tournament here in the
summer has been made. Active work
viii begin at once and the matter will
be rushed until the tournament is over.
An effort will be made to give one Of
the best held recently In connection
with the meeting of the fremen there VIII
be an annual meeting Of the water works
superintendent Of the State. It is also
proposed to have a carnival here during
the week and make the occasion a regular
gala week. "a