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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28
METHOD OF LEeAL TORTURE.
England the LAST Of Civilized ceun'
tries to Abolish Il.

tries to Abolish It.
England, as all the world knows,
was the last Of civilized countries 70
abolish the test by torture as regu-
lar legal institution. a historian who
has made a special investigation Of
modern methods Of torture has dis
covered that the barbaric practice is
stiIl common in many out-of-the-way
corners OF the globe. The early Eng
lish system, too has been widely i'm
itated. Even in the time Of Henry
III the torture trial was in vogue.
First came three days Of preparation
By fasting and prayer. On the solemn
day caIdron was made TO boil in
church and a stone was placed. appar-
emily. n the boiling water. Two
juries Of twelve men apiece were pres
ent in the interest Of accuser and ac-
cused. Both sides tested the water.
and If they agreed that it was boiling
the accused thrust in his bare arm
ard took out the stone. His arm was
then wrapped in cloth and sealed On
the third day the priest inspected the
arm and il it was perfectly healed the
accused got OF. It seems as il the
testing representatives may have been
tampered with OF the examining priest
may have been corrupted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

Senator Pettus OF Alabama was
writing with a noisy, spluttering pen.
Laying the pen down, he smiled and
said:
"Once I was spending the evening
with a friend Of mine In Selma. We
sat in the dining room. and from the
kitchen came a dreadful scratching
sound.
Martha said my friend TO the
maid. what is that scratching in the
kitchen? It must be the dog trying to
get in
Huh said Martha. 'dat's no dawg
scratchin' de do OATS de cook
a-writin' a love letter to her honey
suckle."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28
A VICTIM OF Ia GRIPPE.

Mrs Henrietta A. S. Marsh 769 w
10th St., Los Angeles, Cal, President
IWoman's Benevolent Assn, writes:
~ suffered win Ia grippe for seven
weeks, and nothing could 10 or take
helped me until tried Peruna.
Il felt at once that / had at last
secured the right medicine and kept
steadily improving. Within three
weeks was fully restored. and | am
glad that / gave that truly great rem
edy a trial. | will never be without
1t again."
In letter dated August 81, 1904,
Mrs. Marsh says: Il have never yet
heard the efficacy OF Peruna question
ed. We still use it. travelled through
Kentucky and Tennessee three year1
ago, where found Peruna doing It's
good work. Much OF it Is being used
here. also. ."-Henrietta A. s. Marsh.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarlum, Columbus
Ohio.
Ash your Druggist for free Peruna
Almanac for 1905.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

They met on another planet
When the thing that men call death
Had freed them Of foolish vestments
And given Them deeper breath.
There, at the gate Of a garden,
He saw her sereAely stand
He eagerly rushed TO kiss her,
She merely held out a hand
But darling" he said. eve promised
Ere we parted there. sou know,
That our love should last forever
Dear heart why treat me so2
I swore that I would follow
Wherever you should stray,
And / have fastened. sweet one;
/ died but yesterday"
She looked upon him coidly
And then she made reply:
Hunt out some other darling.
Good morning and go0d-by.
you said that you would follow,
But that was long ago
You didn't pine and dwindle
And die for me-ah. nor
Chicago News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

A discovery of considerable import
ance was made in August at Suse, the
ancient Segusio, in the province Of
Turin, Italy. At a depth Of six feet
or more a colossal mans head was
found. It is Of bronze and is double
the natural size. The head is Of ex-
cellent workmanship and is we'll pre-
served. 1t is supposed that the head
belonged to the statue of the minister
Of Augustus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrip-
pa who was the husband of Julia,
daughter of Augustus. Agrippa. was
the grandfather Of Caligula and great
grandfather Of Nero. He died in the
year II B. c.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28
Certainly Fair

OF all troubles humanity IS subject
to none perhaps cause more acute dis
tress and more frantic efforts for 70
lief than many forms OF itching skin
troubles. We viii tell you a remedy
that rarely ever fSils-Hunt's Cure.
One box only is absolutely guaranteed
to cure any one case Of itching trouble
no matter the name. II Il fails your
money is cheerfully refunded.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

Bricks are now being made Of clean
sand and ground quicklime that are
said to be as substaztiel as granite.
They cost $3.50 per 1000. According
to Country Life the mixed ingredients
are forced into a strong steel cylin.
der mold by means OF screw, After
the air has been sucked from the cyl
iuder hot water IS admitted. the rock
being formed by the resulting pres.
sure and heat
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

A pleasant girl answers the ring Of
all callers at a certain rectory in
Brooklyn. She Is a daughter Of the
Emerald Isle and Is capable Of as
good Irish bulls as any son Of the
3uld sod TO the inqr of a recent
caller if Father -- was in she re-
piled in the negative. The caller. how
ever. rather than be disappointed. was
content to see one Of the curates and
told tile girl as much We'll" she re-
piled. There's only one in and he's
lust g0ne out"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28
Il won.t Hannen Anain.

Il have received some funny ex-
euses from the parents Of my schol-
ars in my time" said a school teach
er yesterday. "but was handed one
Tuesday that beat them all. A little
fellow named Johnny did not come to
school Monday and Tuesday he ap-
peared without the customary excuse
I sent him home for it. An hour later
he returned with the excuse. This is
what it said: Deer Afadim; Please ex-
cuse Johnny for eating pie yesterday
and getting the stumack ache 1t
shall mott happen again. kansas
City Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

In one Of the many nonsupport cases
that come before the city magistrates,
the accused husband pleaded tempo
rary III health. If he'll take care OF
the children TIL he gets well III go out
and earning the living" volunteered
the woman. The husband agreed TO
this offer and the arrangement was
made The magistrate was satisfied.
the wife was satisfied and the children
weren't consulted. Philadelphia Press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

face turned distractingly away from
him and daintily booted foot which
had peeped from under mass Of laces
when the owner had disappeared in
the shadows Of a cab. The initials
J. D. seemed transferred from her suit
case to his brain. That he should
meet her again he was perfectly GER
tain. She evidently was somebody,
and Tom Jameson sooner or later met
all the celebrities and aristocrats OF
the social world. It never occurred to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

we'll" meeitated Jameson, listening
shamelessly. "She has used nerve
once, SO I'm betting that she win finish
out with eErontery."
But Jessica did not finish her SEM
tence. Something in the scenery at
tracted her attention and the story
was stopped.
In the days that followed Jameson
often had visions Of a lovely, girlish
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

This Is a horse traders story:
Never was glad for this impedi-
ment in my speech but once. said the
man from the country.
When was that?"
Fellow asked me how much
would take for a horse. and while
was trying to tell him $40 he offered
me S50.'-Mail and Breeze.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28
How's This !?

we oner One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
Ease of Catarrh that cannot be cured BY Halls
catarrh Cure.
FL CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o..
We the undersigned have known Z. J. Cheney
for the last IS years and believe him perfectly hon
0rable In all business transactions and financially
able 70 carry out any Obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, kfNHAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. D.
Hairs Cafarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces u the
system. Testimonials sent fyee. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold By all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pulls for constipation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28
Best by Test +"
Used in Millions
Of Homes
The Ensray in One Horse Power

The Energy in One Horse Power
The measurement Of a horses pow
er for work was first ascertained by
Watt, the father Of the modern steam
engine, and he expressed this in
terms that holds today. He expert
mented with a number Of heavy brew
cry horses to satisfy himself that his
unit Of measurement for work was
correct. After many trials he ascer-
tanned that the average brewery
horse work equal to that required to
raise 800 pounds Of weight 100 feet
high IN one minute, or $4,000 pounds
one foot in one minute. So, accord
Ing to ST. Nicholas, he called this one
horse power.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

Lieut.. L. g. Grant TT. grandson Of
the late President Grant. has been de.
tailed 70 the white house as military
aid to President Roosevelt and Will
be stationed at Washington barracks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

Ever remark that a loafer is always
glum: that he is always saying dis
agreeable things2 The contented
helpful, useful men are the men who
are busy Most Of the mean things
said in a town are said by the idle
men sitting around the loa1Ing places.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

Occasionally you find an American
who is so conceited because he is an
American citizen. and Free. that he
never amounts to anything
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

Don't you know that Defiance Starch
besides being absolutely superior to
any other. is put Up Is ounces in pack
age and sells at same price as IL
ounce packages Of other kinds?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

Hundreds Of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality Of De-
fance Starch is fast taking place Of
all other brands. Others say they can
not sell any other starch.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

We sometimes find that while we
have been standing up for our rights
all the more desirable seats have
been occupied.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

The sight must be a pleasing one
to women: caponized rooster made
drunk on whisky, and sitting on eggs
like an old hen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

The supply Of literature IS not due
so much to the demand for literature
as TO certain demand for groceries
and such.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

WANTED the Y. & Army able bodied
w unmarried men. between ages of q an1
81 citizens of United states, of good character
and temperate habits. who can speak. read and
write English. For information apply % kt
-rulting Oftcer Postoiiice building. Oklahoma
City Okla. or Tulsa. Ind Ter. Enid shaw
nee on Guthrie. Okla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

After a boy has learned to say no,
he should teach his father, in order
to be quite safe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

Don't worry: be cheerful: plan
your work,a nd success will crown
your efforts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

In the center Of Kildine. an island
IN the North sea. is the most curious
lake in the world The surface Of its
waters is quite fresh and supports
live. fresh water creatures. while deep
down it is as salt as the greatest
depths Of the sea, and salt water fish
i've IN it,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28

a GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
itching B.,nd BleedinE ur PrHIr1lnz Pies lu'
druggist will refund money 81 FAIO nlNiAkS I
sails 70 cure yva Ia p 10 days. Sc
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-28
The Famous Byrne
,pIihed Shorthand

simpIified Shorthand
taught in three months, speed $50
words per minute or no charge.
Byrne Practical Bookkeeping actual
business from start to finish. Our
practical systems and up-to-date meth
Uds Of teaching viii save you both
time and money
Write for free catalogue Of the old.
est. largest and best School Of Book
keeping. Shorthand and Typewriting
In the Territories Capital City Euid-
ness College. Guthrie. Okla.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

The people in the East had delight
full t:) winter weather dealt out to
them the first of this week as the fol-
lowing will show: New York City,
coldest since 1s75-12 degrees below
zero; Philadelphia, Delaware river
frozen over-10 below; New Haven,
Conn, below Wilkcsbarre, Pa, 2B
below; Troy, n. y, 3g below; Salem,
Mass, harbor frozen over for first time
in fifteen years; Youngstown, Ohio l6
below. Other eastern cities experienced
the SAME condition. Several fatalities
caused by the cold In Kentucky. Med.
itate on this before kicking on Dolores
weather.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08
pisIoeatsd Her Shoulder

Mrs. Johanna Soderholm, Of Fergus
Falls, Mimi, fell and dislocated her
shoulder. She had surgeon get it
back, IN place us SOON MS possible, but 1t
was quite sore and paiped her very
much. Her son mertibned that he had
seen Chamberlain's Pain Balm adver-
tised for sprains and soreness, and she
asked him to buy her d bottle of 1t,
which he did 1t quickly relieved her
md enabled herlto sleer which she
had not done for several days. The
son wis 80 pleased with the relief 1t
gave lifs mother that he has since reg
ommeHded it to many other. For
sale W bolons Msrcantile company.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08
Group.

The peculiar cough which inditates
Group, is usually well known to the
mothers of croupy children, No time
should be lost in the treatment Of it,
and for this purpose no medicine has
received more Universal approval than
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Do
not waste valuable time in experiment.
ing with untried remedies, no matter
how highly they may be recommend
ed, but give this medicine as directed
and all symptoms of Group will quickly
disappear. For sale by polores Metcan-
tile company
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08
The Pope Bicycle Daily Mentorando Calendar

The re-issuing of the Pope bicycle
daily-lenf calendar may be considered
the opening gun proclailhing the
natural and heathful return of BIZ
cycling. Cbl. Albert A. Pope, the
founder of otr bicycle industries and
the pioneer in the Good Roads Move
nlent, is again ,it the head of the bicy-
Gle industry. Upon 1866 calendar leaves
are freshly written lines, from the pens
of our college presidents, doctors,
clergymen, statesmen, hhd other emf
nent men and women, ill Of them en-
Enthusiastically SUPPORTING bicycling.
Half of each leaf is blank for lhemo-
r,lnda. This calendaf is free at the
Pope Manufacturing Comphny's store,
or any of our readers can obtain it by
sending five a-cent stamps to the Pope
Manufacturing Co., Hartford, Conn;
Or l4s sigei Street, Chicago, IN.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

1.-THE incest and pleasantest medicine
/ have used foT indigestion and consti-
patton is Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets says Melard F. Craig,
Of Middlegtove, n. \. "They work
like charm and do not grlpe or have
any unpleasant effect" For sale by
DOLORES Mercantile company.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08
Every Bottle Of chamberlain's codgh Remedy
Warranted

We guarantee every bottle ofChamb-
eflain's Cough Remedy and will refund
the money to anyone who IL not satis-
fled after using two thirds Of the con-
tents. This is the best remedy iii the
world for Ill grippe, cough, colds, Group
and whooping cough and is pleasant
and safe to take. 1t prevents any ten
dehcs Of IL cold to result in pneumonia.
DOLORES Mercantile company.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

The fiction of the m,iyOr of Chicago
in closing the theatres of that city Until
they meet the requirements of the law
in regard to protection against fire is to
be commended, even if it il case of
"loeking the stable after the horse is
stolen,n
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

THE Telluride Journal has been tell
ing us every day. since the malitia
arrived that everything was serene in
that camp, that the n,ines and mills
were running almost full force, lots Of
miners arriving every dry to fill the
few remaining vacancies dnd il any
body even whispered "scah'' they were
promptly knocked DOWN and dragged
cut by some good lookIng Missouri
gentleman. The fact. Isl we thought
the people of Telluride had forgotten
that there had ever beer a strike IN
that district. But whef Monday evell7
ings Journal reached us What did we
see but two and one-haH column an
nouncement' that martial AW had been
proclaimed and thirty fhei arrested
and compeliai' n leave town.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

WAnTEb-Agents, Hustlers, Sales
men, Clerks, and everybody who wants
to enjoy good hearty laugh to send
SOC. for ''Tips to Agents" Worth $50
to any person who sells goods FOR a
back. Circular for stamp. The DR..
White Electric Comb. Co., Decatur,
Illinois.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

II has been ascertained that Sixty
six different languages are spoken in
New York CITY, IT is possible to find
residents representing practically every
nation OIL the globe.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Z. Lynch, photog-
raphers; who have been located in the
opera house for the past month, left
on Tuesday. they We're very much
pleased with their Stay Here and report
having done three times the business
they expected to do when they came.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

CLARENCE Guyet while wotklnglin the
log yard at the Ditchfield saw mill
Saturday broke his left leg. He was
rolling logs when Ills cant hook slipped
and threw him. DR.. Blair reduced
the fractufe.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

For il bad taste in the mouth take a
few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents.
Warranted to cure. For sale by Dolops
Mercantile company.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

Mrs. U. Cato dnd children arrived
Wednesday, from Los Angsles and took
the stage fol Cortez where they will
join Mr.. Cato who has been in business
there for some time.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

For SALE-A full set of carpenters
tools belonging to the estate of Nat
Kilborn. Inquire at Dolores Drug store.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

WANrEp-Faithful peefson to travel
for well established house, in a few
counties calling on retail merchants
and agents. LOCAL territory, Salary $50
per week with expenses additional, all
payable in cash each week. Money for
expenses advanced. Position perma.
nent. Business successful and rushing.
Standard House, 800 Dearborn Street
Chicago. = $3.50
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

Don't be impatient even with your
self. Restless lmpatience has married
many din otherwise useful character.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

Don't be laughed or cajoled out of
your "dfeams"; go on, and make them
come true. "Dreamers are the worlds
herilds."
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

The attendance at the New Years
ball was not so large us usual but de-
lightful time is reported.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

n beautiful calendar, ctlling atten-
tion to the Cbrtez and Dolores stage
and r: c. Ketiit6de's livery at Cortez,
has fOttnd its why to Tie Star office.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

The Star finds on its tabls,asn illus
trtted eaition Of the BartlesvIfle, In
dim 1erritofyl, Examiner, which
calls attention to the RESOURCES Of that
city and surrounding country; Special
attention Is given to the oil industry.
The paper presents Il handsome ap-
pearsihee geographically and shows
the enterprise of its wide awake pub
fishers.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

~ LIVER STAR LODGE NO. lO5, X. of
L. Meets every Saturday night over
Dolores Opera House.
~ g. p. MOORE, C. G.
JOE ii. DE WITT, X. of X. 4 S.
NlsirfNG KNIGHTS ALWAYS WELCOME.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

U. v. Wilson, of the Firenlan's Fund
Insurance somptsasihiy, lvas III town tt,es-
day and with P. p. Pyle, tie local
agent, sdjusted the ipsuria,lce i;i &c Of II, B.
wallaae's house which w.as entirely de-
stroysd by lire three weeks ago. Mr..
Wallace received si,sa7.ss. waiter
Wallace, whose house h waas, daalmaised daalm by
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

!, The latest designs III wallpaper may
be seen at this office. The prices, too,
are right. Come In aha see them.
WttBTR & BEAR.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

Method is like packing things in a
box. A good packer will get in half
as much again as a bad one.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

William Foreman Of Durango; has
rented the Dolores blacksmith shop
and is prepared I'd do all kinds of
blacksmltling and wagon work.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

Prof. +. j. Petritsch has moved from
the Dolores hotel to the brick yard.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

Notice the Dolores Drug company's
al this week. Prices III patent medicine.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

A snow would he welcomed by stock
men as the continued cold has frozen
the streams solid and cattle are suffer-
ing for water.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

Robert Senninger returned from
Silvertdn, where he has been lorated
for some months past, on Monday:
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

Harry Pyle was visitor at Mancos
and Durango the beginning of the
week.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

Now is the time to buy patent medi-
tines while you can get them at nearly
half price at the Dolotes Drug store.
See PRICES iii todhy's I'D.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

Sec the Selma washer at The Star
Office before buying II machine. G. NJ.
Smith, Agent.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

All holiday goods remaining over
after Christmas will he sold ut cost
price, Dolores Drug company.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

Notice the cut in patent medicines
made by Dolores Drug company in ad
of this Issue.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08

The Denver dailies gave their readers
plenty of paper and some excellent in
formation on New Year.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-08
LOCAL. -. THE CONTINUED
MT1x1S STORY OF
w NJ =. CURRENT EVENTS.

Prof. +. j. Petritsch has moved from
the Dolores hotel to the brick yard.
Notice the Dolores Drug company's
al this week. Prices In patent medicine.
Harry Pyle was visitor at Mancos
and Durango the beginning of the
week.
See the Selma washer at The Star
Office before buying machine. G. NJ.
smith, Agent.
Notice the cut in patent medicines
made by Dolores Drug company in ad
of this Issue.
The Denver dailies gave their readers
plenty of paper and some excellent in
formation on New Year.
All holiday goods remaining over
after Christmas will bc sold ut cost
price, Dolores Drug company.
Hobeft Senninger returned from
Silverton, where he has been lorated
for some months past, on Monday:
A snow would he welcomed by stock
men as the continued cold has frozen
the streams solid and cattle are suffer-
ing for water.
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Now is the time to buy patent medi-
zines while you can get them at nearly
half price 1T the Dolotes Drug store.
See prices in todhy's i'd.
William Foreman Of Durango; has
rented the Dolores blacksmith shop
and is prepared to do all kinds of
blackSnltlfinU gt,l wapot, wtjrl,