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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

The EMPRESS has no apology to
offer for urging the voters of
chickasha 70 support the demo
cratic ticket, With the convic-
ton that the best interests Of the
city will be served by electing
these men, we would be recreant
ia our duty toward our readers
and our city, if we did not point
out what we believe to be the duty
of the voter. We entertain the
opinion, which is not novel one,
that a paper owes it to the public
to take part in all the discussions
that affect the welfare Of the com
munity, whatever the nature OF
the subject may be-business, So
cial or political
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29
Private School.

According to announcement, a
number Of the public school teach
ers opened private school in the
West building yesterday morning.
The enrolment by grades was as
follows:
Miss Robertson, 9TH grade, 80
pupils.
Mrs. Pyle, 9th grade, z pupils.
Miss Clay, sth grade, Is pupils
Miss Spencer, 4th grade, 50 pu-
pills.
Miss Anderson 5rd grade, s.
pupils
Miss Pyle, Ist and 2nd grades,
So pupils.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

.'What Chickasls Most Needs,
was 4 subject discussed at . recent
meeting Of one Of The womeHs clubs
in the city. Among the things
suggested BY the ladies were side
walks. drainage. waierworks, sew
erage. a longer school term. a law
10 enforce the order to keep the
streets clean. more rain and less
wind. 1t viii be Noted that the
suggestions cover wide sange.
Two Of the things desired We shall
soon have. waterworSs and sewer
age We think al>o iss way Wiil
soon be open for Us to have side
walks. II the sanitary committee
perssvsres ia is crusade against
the de6iers Of streets. ve may hope.
too. to see that abuse correotsd.
As to rain. we are prepared 10 state
% the ausnorisy ef Mayor Murphy
that we shall have that son. The
Mayor has bsen here long time
and he says this ooun'ry has bad
spring rains from ths time whereof
tie msnors. Of man runneth not 10
the contrary The Wind-wsli ths
wind oIoussh whsr ana where il
hssesh in this COUNTRY ana i would
x wscked soA Ary Is iaserfsrs WITH i.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

No citizen can afford to show a
spirit of apathy in regard to the
coming city election. The great
est foe 10 good government is the
failure OF good citizens to actively
interest themselves in civic mat
iers. To relegate the control Of
political affairs to the professional
politician is an act of which the
good citizen is incapable A good
citizen finds time 10 attend to his
duties in the business and social
relations Of life, as we'll as 10 give
a reasonable amount Of his atten-
ton to the political matters that SO
deeply affect the welfare Of the
community
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29
Citizenship Cases
Decided in the Citizenship Court
at South McAlester.

In the Choctaw Chickasaw Citi-
zenship Court this morning the ak
fell heavily against the necks OF
$50 persons who have sought to
participate in the distribution Of
the Choctaw domain. In all 81
the cases decided there was either
lack Of evidence or fraud to de
destroy the chances of the claim
ants. Eight parties were admitted,
three by inter-marriage and 1--WE By
ancestry.
In the Wm. Z. Moore case the
claimants sought to prove anoes-
try to be 4 noted chief Of the
Choctaw Nation in Mississippi,
whose maine appears signed to tie
treaty Of 1850 as Nittucachee. =
They utterly failed to produce eri-
dence to sustain tins claim. for the
court. in reviewing the testimony
declared that the fraud attempted
was Matched in Arkansas.
Hiram Lancaster. Of Leigh
who was denied. tried to prove
that be was a descendant Of Louis
Lelpre. The evidence was lack
ing.
In the Nav N. Harry case the
court recalls the statement Of the
leading witness for the claimants.
sam Perry. 4 negro eI years Of
age who the court declares has
appeared as a witness in over q
cases tried before the citizenship
court His statement wascouaics-
ing.
The sweeping decisions todav
saved the Choctaw and Chickassu
Nations about Sliis.ooo. bssea
on tho value & the average citizen
ship claim which IS said to be
s.. 900. South McAiesscr Capital.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

A careful Investigation Of the
record of the democratic admins
tration in the city during the past
year Is all that IS necessary TO con-
vince any one Of its integrity and its
ability to successfully conduct the
city's affairs. We want another
year and many more of the same
kind of administration. Non can
help give il 10 rs hy casting your
vote next THURSDAY ior the men
on tire democratic ticket
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29
DRESS MAKING.

Mrs. Maud Stivers, an exper-
fenced dress maker, of Denver,
Col. has opened dress making par
lors over the Eagle Mercantile Co.
Her prices are reasonable and She
guarantees satisfaction Ladies
are cordially invited to call. If.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

Hundreds Of Chickasha people
are going to the World Fair. All
who are taking advantage Of our
proposition will never have cause
TO regret it. Don't neglect the in
vestigation Of our plan. See Her
nando Bennett, at Cochran's. oI-75
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29
Pay Up

All parties knowing themselves
indebted 10 the Missouri Contract
ing aud Building CO., are requested
to call and settle at once. Cor. 5th
and Chiekasha Av. #.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

If the members Of congress
could be brought to the territory
and made to live six months in q
land without home rule, it is likely
that statehood would speedily be
come an accomplished fact
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

w. A. Ferguson has taken out
license as an augiOneer. All old
friends wanting his services will find
him in town.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29
To Advertisers

All copy for new adds orchauges
in old ones must be handed in not
latter than $50 a. IN. Otherwise
we cannot guarantee the appear
ance Of the same on the day on
the day on which they are sent
IN. ff
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29
Panama Commission

New York, March IS. Benjamin
NJ. Harrod of Louisiana, a member
of the Panama canal commission,
arrived here yesterday and was
Joined today by the other members
.of the commission, who sailed to-
day for the isthmus. Accompany
ing the commissioners was Colonel
W. c. Gorgas of the medical de-
partment Of the army, who is 70
have charge of sanitation on the
isthmus. Mr.. Harrod said; I'VE
are going to study the situation at
Panama thoroughy.l Just how long
we shall remain on the isthmus I
cannot say, perhaps two months.
On our return we shall go 70 Wash
iugton aud formulate definite
plans for the beginning Of actual
work on the canal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29
L. Smith, ofthe Dray &
Transfer Co. is now
prepared to store good
in car load lots or in
any other quantities.
PAHLKA THE PAINTER

Does al Kinds Of sign work, house
painting, paper hanging, glazing,
Fresco painting and makes a speci-
atty Of carriage painting and first
class sign painting.
AT Brownson's Pharmacy. Phone
27.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

have the agency for Stevens
Tailored Garments. The prices
are very reasonable. Before select
ing your spring suit, skirt and waist
call at the New York Store or
phone As and look at the styles and
prices of Steven s Garments. Miss
JOHNSON. Agent. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

See our display Of plumbing
goods, NJ North srd st.
&. p HOLLIN0swoRTH & Co.
6S-so
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

We have in prospect an engage
ment Of the celebrated Schubert
symphony Club and LadyQuartette
Company Of Chicago, and it is as
sured that shey will give one Of
their delightful entertainments
on April end This company
gives a program Of the greatest
variety, consisting of Lady Quar-
tetts, Mandolin and Guitar Club,
String, Violin and Vocal Solos, A.
musing Readings. In the Schu-
berts We. will get a musical enter
tainment that is enjoyable from the
FIRST 10 the last not a long, dull,
classical affair, but a bright, inter
esting program Of music's choicest
gems 6S-77
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

We still have several
bins of best McAlester
Lump Coal which
must be moved, and
we are making prices
that will move it.
Your coal orders will
receive prompt atten-
ton. Send them to us.
Amsden's, Phone 90.
IF
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29
CHAS. N. FECHHEIMER
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

Commercial, Real Estate and Pro
bate Practice. Trust Co. Building
Phone No. 500.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

The house that saves
you money. N B Webb.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

Save money by buying one Of
our heating stoves. Buie & Wall
arc If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

All kinds Of scaveuger work done
on short notice. Leave yonr order
at the Nickel Store. If
J. B. Boatright
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

Now is the time to make ar
rangements for your stay at the
st. Louis Exposition. We have
the BEST plan yet. For particulars
see fernando Bennett. 6I-7S
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

Join the Chickasha Mutual Bur-
ial Association. -CLAvcoMB q An
DERsON. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29
For Sale at a Bargain

The Sing Long Restaurant. Do-
ing a good business. Investigate at
l22 Chickasha Avenue
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

For board at Worlds Fair see l..
A. Reagor. at Webb Hendrix 5.
Phone us. To get special rate ap-
ply before April 10. zo-S7
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

Bring your old hats to Walsh,
the halter, and have them renovat-
Cd at Wilson Bros. Paint Shop.
Kan. avenue between 5rd and
4th. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-03-29

If stray stock trouble you, phone
the poundman. Phone s6a. If
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
MAKING PRECIOUS STONES.
Chips of the Ruby Turned Into Stones of Commercial Size---Are Pro- -s
 nounced Genuine.

Rudolph Oblatt, a chemist and ex- pert on precious stones, is reported to have invented a process for the fusing of particles of ruby, known as ruby waste, into stones of commercial size. The stones which he has pro- duced have received considerable at tention from local geologists and are pronounced genuine. He selects, says the New York Commercial, from the small, rough, genuine ruby particles whose colors and qualities are prac- tically the same. One chip he places upon the top of U-shaped platinum tube. He then applies the heat, which is concentrated by special process and forced upon the ruby with an air pressure of 800 pounds. As the chip is melted he adds other chips until he has built up g. genuine ruby whose weight varies from five to ten carats. The operation requires from one to two hours.
 After the ruby has been produced a difficult task remains-that of cooling of the stone, which is at a tremendous heat This is accomplished by a sci entif1c process which prevents cracking The ruby is sent to the precious-stone cutters, where it passes exactly through the same process as a stone from the Burmah mines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
DANGERS OF CIVILIZATION.
Bashful Young Man Has Streak ot Hard Luck at His Best
 Girls Home.

A young man from Silver Lake called to spend the evening with a Castle Rock girl the other night, says the Castle Rock (Ore.) Advocate. A storm came up and the girls father asked him to remain over night. He was a bashful young man and the next morning when he was invited toSa seat at the table he very reluctantly accept ed. He was very nervous and agitated. He sat opposite the mirror and discov- cred that he had forgotten to comb his hair. Then he dropped his fork on the floor and as he stopped to pick it up he upset his coffee. Matters went from bad to worse until the young man quit eat ing and put his hands under the table.
 The loose end of the tabIecloth was ly- ing in his lap and when he touched it he turned pale. He thought it was his shirt and in his nervous excitement while dressing he had forgotten to put the garment inside his trousers. There was no time to lose. He hurriedly stuffed the supposed shirt inside his trousers. Two minutes later when the family arose from the table there was a crash. The dishes lay in broken mass on the floor. The young man pulled three feet of the tablecloth out of his pants and fled through the door. He is now hiding and the girl is looking for less bashful lover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

utterly by a regiment of crossing sweepers armed with broomsticks.
 Doubtless on paper the army of Corea might be given at 5O,000 men, since the greater the strengthen pa per-the easier would it be for the paymaster in chief of the forces to en- rich himself. Apart from this consid- eration, the strength of the army of Corea might boast perhaps some ,O0O recruits, who, attracted, like every Corean, by the prospect of receiving something for nothing, would willing ly accept the eight Corean cents pay day, with uniform and rifle included, for the privilege of allowing the gov ernment to consider them soldiers.
 The regiments of the imperial guard stationed at Seoul, the capital of the empire, do reveal sight knowledge of foreign drill. It is, however very limited, and in it's execution singularly foreign style the appearance of these men upon rarade needs only the con- manding genius of an artist to impart to the scene an atmosphere of panto- mime at once grotesQue. and finely hu- morous.
 Apart from the men, many of the officers have been trained in Japan, and throughout the service strong ir1- dicaticns of Japanese influence may be observed. Moreover, 1t is difficult, with the reforms which have been in troduced into the Corean army, to dis tinguish Corean from Japanese sol- diers, the complexion, height and gen. eral appearance of both being so simi- lar. If anything, the Corean is the better looking as man-the Japanese more soldierly; but with that compar- tson there ceases to be any difference, the one being the half-brother of his comrade from across the sea.
 The armament of Corea comprises an ill-assorted collection of weapons which ranges from the bows and ar rows and the long, two-man muzzle- loading length of iron piping of an- eient days, to tho modern Mauser with l magazine attachment There are many varieties of recent rifles in the Corean service, complete list including ex- amples of the Martini, Gras, Mauser, Berdan and Murata rifles. There are also many smooth-bore, muzzle-load- ing muskets, which discharge a veri- table arsenal of round soli1-iron pei lets. The navy is confined to a single steamer, formerly a coal-lighter.
 1 ANGUS HAMILTON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

steads, and are rewarded with an oc- casional truss of hay. 4..
 In spite of this precarious existence, the Shelties seem happy enough, and they are extremely hardy. They are possessed of extraordinary strength for such small creatures, being able to carry man or woman with apparent ease quite long distances. They are not much used for agricultural pur- poses, and though very docile and tractable, do not seem suited for this work. Their owners use them chiefly for carrying peats from the moors, or for taking farm produce to- market. When employed in this manner a spe- cia1 saddle is used, which is locally called klibber.
 Unfortunately for the Sheltie, it was not long before the eagle eye of the coal prcprietors discovered the utility of so small an animal in the narrow seams of the coal mines, and large quantities of the little creatures were bought up and transported to England and parts of Scotland. AS the supply was hardly enough for the demand, several years ago some enterprising persons bought up some af the best ponies and started breeding them in large numbers for export.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

|read of the mighty military voice which decrees everything. At a word from the authorities work is stopped, Ships must lie idle, business be closed, and never 8 reason given: and here again the reg ular troops might even be seen at the docks picking the refuse heaps over, though the officers mess would have done credit to a Paris restaurant
 The Chinaman and Corean working at the docks or on the buildings sinks to the side of the road to avoid the whip of the drosky driver-himself the lowest class Russian obtainable-who slashes a Chinaman across the face, very much as a matter of coursej though can hardly act as an inducement for people to ac- cept new rule and help in founding a new colony. Everywhere government works and rolling stock, while machin- cry piled up in heaps is going to wreck and ruin. New locomotives for the Trans-Siberian railway stand with their axles covered with snow and without coverings; thousands of pounds worth of property has been bought and sent out to place unprepared to receive it.
 CHARLES PARR Z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
THE ARMY OF COREA
MILITARY Y/STRENGTH OF LAND
 OF THE MORNING CALM.
As Shown on Paper It Looks Impres- sive, But It Is Paper Force Only and Has No Fight
 ing Value.

The threatened military alliance be- tween Corea and Japan gives special interest to the fighting forces of the Land of Morning Calm. From recent press dispatches one would be led to suppose the fighting strength of the little empire was of some considerable value, but such is not the case, and it is doubtful if Japan has ever consid- cred burdelling herself with an alliance that could bring to her no considerable added strength.
 The fact is the army of Corea exists only in the imagination of Corean off, cialdom. It is useless institution, but until quite lately not without a certain picturesque note in it's attire. Now,s however, the adoption of a for leign style e uniform has robbed the Corean soldier of his one claim to serl- ous consideration, to which an imperial decree, abolishing the top-knot throughout the service, has lent fur ther emphasis. .As worn to-day, the uniform comprises blue cloth tunic with large brass buttons, blue brooches, leather shoes and canvas gaiters. The regimental number decorates the shoulder-strap. Rifle, bayonet and waistbelt with two ammunition poucll- es are worn. A blanket, overcoat, wa ter-bottle and field kit, weighing some 28 pounds, are carried on active ser vice.
 The uniform is fashioned upon the lines of the Japanese infantry model. The uniforms of the imperial body guard regiments were made at one time in France; since then, however. the military workshops in Japan have been responsible for the entire sup ply.
 The strength of the Corean army has been returned by an official of the Corean legation in England as 50,000 men, which, in time of emergency, might be increased to 100000 effective trained men. This is, unfortunately, nonsense, and as a point of fact the armed might of Corea would be routed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

dence. Red tape was everywhere, and
 innumerable difficulties had to be over come with innumerable much-uni formed officers before the troops em- parked.
 Imagine, if you can, 1000 men, prac- fically collected off the streets-off1cers selected from any regiment-to face life
 in Siberia) it was whispered not always voluntarily, the whole made into reg dment, and, after a week together, placed on board ship for foreign service. To passengers and crew alike it was terri ble experience, eliminating at Colombo in almost open mutiny, and only quieted by the removal of the commandant, who
 was superseded. From Colombo new broom swept some of the literal dirt away, but forgot to look after the com missariat. The government agents who had to supply the troops with food at Singapore were not ready, and at Hong Kong it was the same. Officers, it may be borne in mind, were catered for by the ship, and fared sumptuously every day. Within 12 hours of our time for leaving Hong-Kong no food for the troops had come aboard. A despairing appeal from the commandant to me to help him resulted in my giving at the last moment 1S,000 pounds of govern ment biscuit from the Welsh fusiliers. Russian troops on English ships eating English government biscuit! This SUD- ply lasted till our arrival, though re- member at Nagasaki some 300 men stopped ashore, without apparently be- ing missed by their officers, and wise
 were those men, as at Vladivostock chaos
 was everywhere-no equiment, no food, no transport, and no/ chance of any. After four days the troops were disem- parked. It took some three hours to land 100 Russian soldiers. The men were not bad fellows, and could have |(been spared any amount of suffering and \ hardship had any provision been made flor them.
 At V1adivostock, where winter was settling down, and the harbor, a week after our arrival, was frozen over, the army is supreme;' nothing can be done