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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

Secretary Hitchcock and Clar-
eDce 3. Douglass have made their
peace, aud Douglas change Of
front toward the man he has been
SO industriously abusing is some
ching remarkable. Douglas now
says he believes Hitchcock is do
ing al In his power to protect the
rights Of the Indians, but that be
has been misled BY his personsl
representative in the territory,
J. George Wright. Douglas is ST
ter the scalps of Wright aud Greek
Tribal Attorney Murphy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

chickasha hasn't raised one cent,
so far, towards offering epremi-
nm for the first bale Of cotton
marketed here. Why is this'
What is the matter?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

Two new cottages, modern, up
to-daie, and with all the modern
conveniences, located on South
Third street, close in, for rent.
Also Offices IN the Trust Co. Bank
building. Apply to II. @ White
man. diff
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

If there are any objecsors to the
waterworks and sewerage propo-
sitions, the Daily Express has not
heard Of them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

~ SIeen Taylor and J. A. Bickle,
OF Quinton, 1. T.. were guests at
the Schafer house yesterday.
Together with j. L. Rose and }.
$. Style, Of StigleF, they we're
looking at some land with view
TO investing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

The CITY council yesterday r'-
fused to close up the city on Sun
day. and make the town 80 tight
chat you couldn't buy even acigar.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

Hendrix's new grocery in Grif-
fn block has the goods and prices.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

Evangelist Boen will deliver the
address al the Labor Day celebra-
tion at the fair grounds next Mon.
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

J. F. Bayns and family, of
Trenton, Mo-, visited oldsrallroad
friends IN Chiekasha yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

J. B. Green, Of Little Rock,
Ark. was in the city yesterday on
business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

X. M. Cochran has moved his
Office from Ill north Srd st. to
DentOn's Music store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

Furnished rooms at North Fifth
and Penn. ave for rent.-M Mary J
Anderson. II
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

Jim Bateman, of Marlow, was : n
the city yesterday attending TO
some personal matters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04
The Mo. Contracting 5 Building Co.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS.

Brick Stone Mood and Cement Work Carry full line Of build
inc material paints wall paper picture and moulding,
dow and mirror glass, etc, etc.
Wait for u.s. Look for u.s. We coming, and
will be ready for business about September l5
Located at the Of Chckasha and Fifth street.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

brands, so as to have what is call
ed for when needed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

Vote for Waterw orks and Sewer
age!
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-09-04

Mayor Of City Of Uhickasha.
First published this 2lst day Of
1908.
The oasis., 1903-12-12

league the Rancho Remedio was passed, about noon. Some dis tance farther another ranche named Ojo de Agua was passed. Then l crossed the divide between the Rio Azul and Rio Dolores, the latter a branch of the San Miguel river 1 took down that a ways and at sun- set reached Rancho Castritos, the owner of which, Mir. Jesus Domin- guez invited me to remain over night, an invitation 1 gladly ac- cepted.
 At Rancho Castritos 1 learned d new winkle in distances, and that is the legua uqquera When they told me 1 had ridden but eight leagues from Cocospera l demurred. The mule had been travelling her best clip all day. She had covered thirty measured miles along the railroad without hurrying in seven hours on Wednesday, and now she had travelled nine hours, hurried all the way-yet had travelled far less. When 1 asserted that, Mir. Dominguez laughingly said the eight leagues are "legtas uaqueras'" A vaquero mounts fast horse, rides him at the top of his speed an hour and calls it league. 1 believe him. And that accounts for many of the alleged short dis
The oasis., 1903-12-12

which arises a rose bush in full bloom. Each of the cherubims seems poised for flight at the other over the arch of a vacant niche between them. The arched ceiling to the dome of the sacristy is ornamented with two painted bands, crossing in the center. The main roof is all fallen in.
 Upon the walls are written the names and addresses of many visitors, with their dates. The latest was that of Mir. Charles R. Clauberg of Tucson, who registered November 25th-just two days ahead of me.
 Inside two rude crosses mark the graves of a couple of persons buried there. One bore date that goes no farther back than 1886. In the church yard in the rear are num- Der of graves, some of them very recent. One cross bears an in. scription dated in January of the present year.
 In the vicinity of the ruined church are the ruins of an antigua reduction plant. The Jesuit Fath- CTS are reputed to have worked
The oasis., 1903-12-12

top. Upon the other is an open cut where the ledge was taken ont. It is now greatly caved. Upon the dumps are found some very good looking ore. The mine is reputed to have been very rich in gold and silver.
 Returning to Cocospera at even ing l found there MT. Layne, min- ing operator who is opening a gold property near Picacho, in the Arizpe district. He was returning from a visit to prospect in the Cerro Blanco region.
 Mir. A. s. Noon, of Nogales, wa Cocospera experimenting the ging of some wells for Proto B 4. and will install some pumpi. g machinery for them.
 Saturday morning l left Cocos- pera and rode down the river to Rancho Comoquito, a distance variously estimated at from six to nine miles. At that place l turned east and rode up the south fork of the Cocospera, on Rio Azul, into the Remedio Pass, between the Magdalena mountains and the Sierra Azul. Up that river a
The oasis., 1903-12-12

mines in the vicinity, and their reduction works were here.
 Mrs. Proto's grandfather, who owned the Cocospera ranche, found the church in ruins when he set tied there, many years ago. He had the roof rebuilt, and repaired the edi6ce somewhat, so services could be held therein. But the Apaches made so much trouble that it was used but little. In the time of the French occupation, under Maximillian, the church was occupied for a time by a detach- ment of French soldiery. who did a great deal of damage to the struc- ture, and time and neglect have done the rest.
 1 reached the home ranche at Cocospera about noon. Mir. Luis Proto was away-in the City of Mexico, but was expected to re- turn shortly. But Mrs. Proto en- tertained me hospitably.
 In the afternoon borrowed guide and rode out to the Cande laria mine, an aptigua owned by P. Sandoval x Co.,, of Nogales. There are two ledges-one in trachyte. the other on a conract, between lime and trachyte. Upon the former is an inclined shaft filled with water, almost to the
The oasis., 1903-12-12
WAYSIDE NOTES
From Hays Camp to Cerro Prieto, Via Cocospera Church. Time With the Mule. The Dolores River.
CERRo PRIETo, Sonora,
 November 30th. 1903.

Friday morning l took an early start from Hays Camp, and rode down the east side of the Pinto mountains, the trail following down a rocky gorge a greater part of the distance. After a ride of about three hours the ruins of the old Cocospera mission church were reached, and a couple of hours were passed in looking them over.
 The ruined edifice stands upon the point of a ridge at the entrance to the caiion l had traversed, and occupies commanding position overlooking the Cocospera valley. The structure, taken with the sur rounding buildings which belonged to the. mission, covers quite an area, and must have been the seat of a religious institution of no small consequence. It was one of the chain of missions established through this region by the Jesuits early in the seventeenth century.
 The church itself must have been quite an imposing structure. It is now a dilapitated ruin but sufficient remains to give a fair idea of what it once looked like. The outside dimensions are about 4Sx70 feet, and brick and adobe were the materials entering into the construction of the walls. The main walls were of adobe, and the front was faced with brick. A portion of the brick facing has fallen away, and the remainder is cracked and broken, liable to fall at any time. Both inside and out the building was plastered. Two brick bell towers surmounted the front end, which faces toward the south, but they have mostly crumbled away, the north side of each being all that remains stand ing.
 Inside are the vestiges of finish which was quite elaborate, though rude. The walls, arched recesses and arched ceilings were coated with fine, white gypsum plaster, which was ornamented with rudely painted scrolls, flowers, fruits etc., of which attempts at art some few vestiges yet remain. Upon the end walls, above the altar space there stand out in bds relief the re- presentations of two great Estrus- can vases, each about five feet in height, by three in the broadest width. From each there rises a bunch of reeds or plumes, out from the midst of which bend towards the altar two great flowers some- what resembling thistles in form. Vases, flowers and plumes were once brilliantly painted, but are now very much the worse for wear. From the arch over these vases there rises a crenellated dome. in the spaces at the base of which are seen the dim remains of painted fruit pieces-a bunch of bananas, several punches of grapes, two twlgs of plums, peach, pear, an apple, etc. Above the arch in front of the sacristy are painted l several scroll-like figures. Upon one side wall of the sacristy couple of cherubims are each as- trlde of a cornucopia, out from l
The oasis., 1903-12-12
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Mexico.
 When l rode up to Castritos, Dominguez was cutting up beef he had just butchered. At night the head was put upon bed of coals in a great oven, and the oven. was sealed with rocks and mud In the morning it was opened, the head taken out, and we had d fine bulls head breakfast.
 g When l arose at daylight, Sun day. morning, and went out to the slrral to look to the mule 1 found Ter outside of the enclosure, a little. distance away. How she got out was mystery until evening. 1 lattempted to catch her, but she, wouldn't have it. 1 called Mr. Dominguez, who saddled a horse and started after her. We waited breakfast a while. and then ate without him. A couple of hours afterward he returned and reported he could not catch her alone. After eating breakfast he saddled two fresh horses, took another man and again went after the mule. It took the two men all day to run down and bring in the animal, and the vaquero had to change his horse at ranche below, having worn out his mount in the chase. They said she ran like deer (como un reaado). It was a couple of hours after sunset when they returned, with their horses well worn. The mule was warm and covered with sweat, but. seemed as full of ginger as ever.
 To make sure she would be safe in the morning she was placed in the stable at the house with the horses. About an hour after they took a notion to punish her for the run she had given them, and went to fighting her. She came over the five barred gate into the patio as easily as a deer would have accomplished the feat. That explained how she had escaped from the corral.
 The day was very irksome to me. The only reading matter I had was a small pocket manual of geology, and pored over that sev- eral hours. But 1 took no satisfac- ton with it. My readings were punctuated with imprecations at the mule.
 Monday morning I got an early start from Castritos, with Cerro Prieto as the objective point. Mir. Dominguez thought the distance about five leagues; but it must have been another case of leguds vaqueras, for l surely traversed nine leagues in making the camp.
 At distance of two leagues 1 reached the Potrero ranche, ad- jacent to the Castritos, both owned by Mir. Dominguez and his father, Don Teoflo Dominguez of Mazda lena. The Castritos is a stock ranche pure and simple, and is fit only for grazing; but the Potrero embraces q large body of fine agri- cultural land extending along the Dolores river a couple of leagues, with great fields for grain, corn and beans, of which large crops are raised. Near the home ranche there is also a fine orchard. Mir. Dominguez informed me that they make heavy sales of their produce at Cananea, dealers there coming over and buying cattle, hogs, corn, beans and chili.
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Continued on page 2.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-18
read by their titles and all passed

read by their titles and oil passed
the first reading stage.
And on motion. the Order OF the
Day was taken up. Bill 1876, maxi
ing the contraction Of leprosy
cause for allowance Of divorce was
taken up on third reading. An
drade offered several amendments
aud we're accepted by Pulaa. Ku-
malae wanted to retain the fee part,
that lawyers should not charge
more than certain stated figure,
upon which Andrade made speech
in Hawaiian saying in substance
that members must not object or
oppose lawyers, aud as to the mat
ter of fees, q lawyer can either
charge or not, ae the case might be-.
The bill passed unanimously with
out dissentient vote (27 ayes) with
the Andrade amendments.
Keliinoi moved recess to the
evening, but Aylett adjournment:
Many members protested against
the night work, finally all agreeing
to adjourn to 9 o'clock (this morn
ing), it being already near o'clock.
Before announcing the adjourn
ment, the Chair announced the
meetings OF several committees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-28
WOODLAWN COWS
 CAUSE TROUBLE Petition Filed to Force Marshal
 to lmpound Cattle RECORD OF THE COURTS Several Interesting Cases Filed Yester- day--In the Federal Court Judge
 Jones Declares John H.
 coughIin Bankrupt.
RECORD OF THE COURTS

E. F. Morrison has filed a petition in the circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel J. D. Sandifer, marshal of Woodlawn, to enforce the city ordinance against allowing cows and stock to run at large on the streets of Woodlawn.
 It is alleged in the petition that there is both a state and city law against the running at large of any stock and that these laws are being fiagrantly violated in that cows are constantly on the streets of Woodlawn, which is a city of more than five thousand people,
 It Is further, set forth that there was much complaint about this very thing some time ago and the matter came be- fore the council of Woodlawn. The council adopted an ordinance amending the original one so as to provide only for punishing the owners of stock who allow ed the animals to run at large during the day time.
 The allegation is further made that this amended ordinance has never been sign- ed by the mayor and clerk of the city. and that therefore the old ordinance is still in force and under it's provisions the marshall J. D. Sandifer is violating the law in not impounding cows and other stock found on the streets at the present fir,a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-28
ATHLETIC CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS For Tenth Time SoIon Jacobs
 is Chosen President CLUB IS NOW PROSPEROUS Building and Furniture Is Practically Paid for and the Institution Has a
 Nice Sum in Bank-400
 Members Present.
CLUB IS NOW PROSPEROUS

The annual election of officers of the Birmingham Athletic club was held last night. For the tenth time Solon Jacobs was chosen president and there was a placed in nomination and he was elected by exclamation. The officers are:
 President-Solon Jacobs.
 Vice President--W. D. Nesbitt to suc- ceed J. D. Kirkpatrick.
 Secretary and treasurer-C. H. Miles.
 Board of Governors-For two years: James Bowron, Hill Ferguson and Ed Warren. One year: R. P. Means, W. M. Drennen, James E. Dedman and John Fletcher Ferguson and Fletcher succeed J. D. Kirkpatrick and Ed Wilcox. Thsy are the only new members.
 The reports of the officers for the year were received. It was shown that the club has nearly 900 members now, as against $50 last July when the new build ing was occupied. The new members in clude all classes of boys. women and men.
 The report of the finance committee showed that the building and furniture was practically paid for the club has nice sum in the bank, the receipts are much greater than the expenses, the bow ling alleys, target range and billiard and pool departments are paying well. In fact every thing is paying handsomely.
 The annual meeting last night was the largest ever held It was in the gym nasium and there were about 400 members present. After the meeting an elegant repast was served and it was after mid night before the members finally left.
 Dr. James F. Dedman, chairman of the committee on constitution and bylaws, made his report and the report was adopt ed It provides for new constitution and bylaws, which are drawn to suit the club in the new quarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-28
FIREMEN'S MINDS
 TURNING TO MUSIC
WHEN THEY ARE NOT FIGHTING FIRE THE MEN ENTERTAIN THEMSELVES WITH AN ORGIES. TRA-soME CAN PLAY WE'LL.

During the hours when they are not fighting fires the firemen have a hard time finding something to do. A new and interesting manner of amusement has been started recently. and 1t serves to while away many a long winters after noon and evening.
 Among the fremen are several musi- clans of no mean ability. and they have organized an orchestra of five pices, and they are on the lookout for others to join. The musical portion of the depart ment is headed by Hugh Peasake, who can draw a bow over the strings of a fiddle in such manner that 1t naturally puts music in the listeners soul whence 1t is communicated to his feet. The ir- resitabe temptation to dance naturally follows, and every visitor tries a highland fling, a little jig or piegon wing before he leaves headquarters.
 There are other equally good musicians fin khe department. Charlie Maxwell can sit up all day and make music to the delight of the hearers. He manipulates guitar. mandolin, banjo or anything else wi.h strings Uncle Josh' Martin can get sweet sounds out of the bass vio- lin and he does much to increase the orchestrations. He just stands and smiles and plays the bass to anything he ever heard before
 Don C. Oates, another of the fire fight ing musicians. Is an adept at almost any instrument placed in his hands, but his long suit is getting music out of the fid- dle like they get it on the farm
 Billy Fries is learning.
 There is buot one thing missing in the de- partment, and it is rumored that Chief Mullin will require this ability in the next man elected to the department. It is the ability to shift the feet to the tunes of the orchestra. A god dancer, of the clog variety, is needed to complete the picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-28
BOYS BAD ENGLISH
 FREED HIS FRIEND
LITTLE CHEEK, WHEN ASKED WHERE HE WOULD GO IF HE DIED, INNocENTLY ANSWERED BESSEMER"-FUNN TRIAL.

The account several days ago of the two jurors in Judge Coleman's court who could not speak English and wanted an interpreter, has recalled to the mind Of many a peculiar instance of evidence which happened recently in Judge Fea- gins court.
 A Greek fruit dealer was on trial for assaulting another Greek and the evil dence against him was given principally by two small Greek boys, the children of a third family from that country.
 Judge Feagin patiently listened to the broken English of the man seeking to interpratate the Greek of the defendant and the plaintiff, and finally the children were placed on the stand, one at a time.
 The first boy was old enough to know a little English and 10 speak so that the judge could understand him. His testi- mony was immaterial, but slightly in favor of the defendant. The second boy was put on the stand, and what he said was vital as he was supposed to be the only eye witness. He was only or ! years old and his testimony was rather shaky. He evidently did not understand what he was talking about and why he was being asked questions. He had to answer through the interpreter, who also asked him Judge Feagin's questions.
 Did you see this man hit this one?' Judge Feagin asked as he pointed to the men. The boy answered that he did not.
 "Did he hit him?" asked the court. The answer was that he did.
 How do you know that he hit him ? You say you did not see him do it." A mumbled answer came and then the boy He had contradicted himself and others
 Judge Feagin then released the defend- ant, and gave as his reason the follow ing:
 "The boy is too young to testify. He may have seen the blow, but his mind is not sufficiently developed for that to be a certainty His testimony may be cor rect, but we can never tell. As an in stance of how bad his education is and how little he really knows, will ask him one question.
 Little boy, if you are bad where are you going when you die?"
 The word "die" seemed to strike the boys mind, and he apparently had heard 1t before, for quick as flash and be- fore the interpreter could open his mouth the child replied
 "Bessemer.'
 The court broke up temporarily, but the judge had carried his point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-28
FIRE AT FULENwIDER's.
Servants House Burned and Stables
 Damaged-Loss Is About $500.

Fire, which originated about S:6 o'clock fin the servants house of A. L.. Fulen- wider. at 22Ss Arlington avenue. destroy cd that building and slightly damgaed the stables. which adjoined.
 The loss will amount to about $500. and 1t is covered by insurance. The fire started from a defective f1ue in the ser wants house. The fire department was summoned and arrived in time to prevent the flames from damaging the large sta- bles to any extent. One end of the sta- bles was slightly damaged. Had the fire reached the stable and gotten good hold on it. the residence would have been in
 danger. The servants house was
 completely destroyed before the
 ment arrived.