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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-10
Required Great Earnestness.

"lf' the Robinson party could succeed in stimulating the people to take up the culture of cotton heartily and seriously, and then offer them a cotton plant that would pay them we'll for cultivating it. the experiment would have transcended the experimental stage. 70 extirpate this second 'if'' proved especially arduous. it required more than mere earnestness in general procedure. 1t required an amount of technical knowledge that could be dis tiled only from experience; It required period of years to put that dearly ac- quired experience into successful prac tice.
 We find distributed through the col ony writes Robinson, mot less than three distinct species of cossypium (cot ton), with some hybrids and varieties. but none of these are indigenous and. naVing been left in neglected state for centuries, are not far removed from the wildness of nature, and, even when put under the best culture, are not particular ly profitable. The seeds imported from America are not able to survive the vast ly changed climatic conditions. Here is our geatest obstacle. Our course was plain. If we did not have a plant that exactly suited us, why, we had to make it-thats all. And that is the principal cause of my remaining in Africa so con- tinuously and so long"
 To Make Climate.
 To an Amercian cotton planter it would, perhaps, not seem impracticable to man ufacture an appropriate soil; but, in Togo, West Africa, there is no decently be- haved climate, and it would probably defy any man to manufacture climate. But, in effect, that is what Galloway and Rob- jnson have been attempting-to make a climate to please their plants Or. more exactly, they have been trying not to construct a climate but a cotton plant neatly adjusted to the Togo climate. The production of commercial plant is cer- tainly more important than difficult. Through cross breeding and selection with close, with infinite care over and over again, Robinson is now attaining results that are suspicious.
 'Our present Togo seeds" says he, s.vield about 400 pounds to the acre and the character of the fruit and the ar rangement of the stalk make it very ex- pensive to harvest. Besides, the stalk strives to initiate a tree and, proportion ately to its size, Is not prolific; moreover, the lint is not good. But, this cotton is the peer of American niddling. We are attempting to develop plant that will pield 1000 pounds seed cotton to the acre, with a lint equal in quality to fully good middling or to Aliens 1%-inch staple"
 Four Thousand Acreas Planted.
 There will be in cultivation this year some 4OO0 acres which. according to the present yield, will produce 100000 pounds seed cotton, or a little less than 1000 bales, but the same area, if planted to a more prolific plant. would produce not less than 200 bales; and. if the lint brings 25 per cent more in the market, one can see how greatly the income of the colony would be augmented. Such a plant is forthcoming.
 Through selection and crossing of Cos sypium Hirtsutiumvar, Russell Big Boil. and GossYpium Redigossim, new varie-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-10
SPECIAL LOW RATES VIA SOUTH.
 ERIN RAILWAY.

Eureka and Hot Springs. Ark, and re- turn. One fare plus $2 round trip. Tickets sold only on Wednesdays and Saturdavs of each week during the months of Juna July August and September, limited sixty days for return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-10

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

buildings, with their gaint and
magnificent structures, present
their most attractive facades. Some
of the forgeign buildings may be
seen, and the forest Of towers and
tmrels, domcs and minarets, rising
above the great exhibit palaces
that may be seen through the forest
Of real trees that surrounds the
hostclry.
A leisurely walk of FIVE minutes
will land one OH the main terrace
in front Of the Festival Hall, the
center of the main picture" Of the
Exposition, the grandcst spectacle
ever produced by man. Another
FIVE Minutes walk and the visitor
may find himself on The Pike,
street Of amusement, a full mile
long, with the shows of all nations
i'll gay and enticing array.
In the ten minutes walk many
of the main exhibit palaces have
been passed. These comprise the
largest and grandest colleetion Of
architural triumphs ever assembled
i'll any one place. Notwithstanding
its close proximity to these scenes
of gaiety and splendor, noise and
confusion, the Inside Inn offers
delightful retreat. Duringthe noon
hour the visitor may retire for a
brief rest and resume his de
lightful task of sightseeing refresh-
ed and all the more able TO appre-
ciate and enjoy the Worlds Fair
wonders.
The rates at this hotel are no
higher than charged elsewhere. A
good room may be had fol ST. so
per day, including admission to
the grounds. Other rooms may
be had up to $500 perday accord
ing 10 the luxuries demanded.
There is a restaurant i'll the build
ing with a seating capacity Of
,, 500 persons. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10
BIIYs Greek Items

Wheat is really looking promising
since the rain.
Ira BY Of Chickasha was visit
ing at his father in-laws, L. A..
Butchers Monday.
The postofice at Brewster burned
this afternoon, nothing saved but
a trunk. All the postofice books
and stamps were burned.
Constable Groomer is holding
team of horses. taken on execution
as the property of w. H. Harrison
of Hiilsboro in favor Of Conway &
Shrewsbury Of Oklahoma City.
Most Of the corn in this section
is being cultivated the second time.
The lightning rod people are
working this territory ibis week.
1t is all right to have our lyes
protected but il is better to have
an insurance beyond this vale Of
tears.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10
Big Hotel in The Woods
Tavern Inside the Worlds Fair
Grounds, Surrounded by Forest
Offers Luxurious and Restful
Retreat.

The comfort for the visitor to All
exposition was never the subject
for so much intelligent thought
and preparation as it has been
at ST. Louis.
One Of the features that cannot
fail to appeal TO the visitor is the
convenience and comfort afforded
BY the Inside Inn, a structure Of
? 257 rooms. covering an area of
400 bp 900 feet, wholly within the
Worlds Fair grounds.
Probably no hotel ever built
commands a view SO diversified or
grand. From the wide verandas
that surround the mammoth struc
iure a wonderful panorma spreads
before one. Many Of the state
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

Time Approaching When The War
Drum Shall be Heard
No Longer.

New York, May 9. TO promote
interest in the thiriy-eighth inter-
national peace congress to beheld
in Boston next October a meeting
was held here today Oscar S.
Straus in opening today's meeting
said Of the Russo Japanese war that
the question at issue between the
two nations was one which could
not be submitted to The Hague for
arbitration, although TIE Hague
may have to be asked to step in
when the war is over. The robbeI
principle that to tle victor belong
the spoils nations will no longer
adhere to, he declared. The chair
man Of the executive committee Of
the international peace commission
said the movement for peace was
rapidly increasing in power through
out the world. 1t was a disgrace
to America and to England to be
adding to their war Equipment
while little counTies like Chile and
Argentine we're doing away with
their ornaments. The speaker
closed by saying that the sentiment
for peace i'll France was ahead Of
that in England and the United
States.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10
Russians Hiding

London, May Io-The Daily
Telegraph's S correspondent says. 1t
is believed here that a portion of
the Russian Vladivostock fleet has
been successfully shut out and is
now in the sea trying TO evade the
Japanese.
St Petersburg, May 10, $40 a. IN.
The war committee adjourned at
a late hour this morning but did
not make public any dispatches
from the east. This is accepted as
an indication that no fresh collision
has occurred. The cossacks in
touch with the Japanese are simply
small detachments which are OBJ
serving the movements Of the
enemy III order 10 keep General
Kuropatkin informed.
ne SlIlct censorship prevented
the ST. Petersburg newspapers
from receiving dispatches today
and the lack of information gave
rise to fresh crop of rumors, in
cluding one that the armorcd cruis-
er Ruruk had been destroyed. The
officials deny that any other infor-
nation had been received, saying
that the latest report showed the
Ruruk was unchanged and was in
the harbor Of Vladivstck.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10
Arrives This Evening

The Kansas City Commercial
Club will arrive in the city at o:45
this evening and will remain over
night. The party consists Of about
one hundred representative bust
ness men of Kansas City. They
travel in a special train. Our busi-
ness men will meet them al the
train and get acquainted with them.
All our people should turn out 10
give the visitors from the city on
tie Kaw a royal welcome.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

The ladies of the Federation Of
Clubs Of this city, have divided up
into circles Of ten, and each ten
will DO something for the benefit Of
the Carnegie Library. A series Of
socszls and entertainments will be
given al through the summer, The
charge 10 which will be very rea-
isouable and the good time very dis
proportionate to the admission
charged. Salmagundi is the first
Of this series and is billed fof May
r7th. We MAY expect some novel
Ties in the way Of entertainments.
~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10
Want Column.

Advertisements under this head
will be received at the rate of
three 60 cents per line. No adj
vertisement received for less than
twenty-five (25) cents. Special
monthly rates furnished on ap-
plication. The notice may con-
tain any matter of LOST !"
Found, " 'FoR RENT" FOR
SALE, STOLEN, = "sTRAYED, !"
or any purpose without display
lines.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10
Salmagundi Thursday, May

have rented the Sixth Street
barn where / will do any and all
kinds Of veterinary work and
guarantee satisfaction In con
nection will have boarding stable,
and also buy and sell horses and
mules. J. S. Downs. V. S.
Phone 100 If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

Rev. ]. G. Lange Of Kingfsher,
the inanoial missionary of the
Congregational church, arrived
this afternoon and will be the guest
Of Rev. NJ. c. Hacker for several
weeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

II. c. Seitz formerly connected
with the First National Bank Of
Bowie, Texas, has accepted a po-
sition with the Sigmon Furniture
and Carpet Co. of this city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

REAL ESTATE FOR sALE;-All
buildings and ground on which
was located our lumber yard are
for sale at a bargain if taken soon.
Logan & Fricnd-see F. o.
Stephenson, Royal Hotel. If.
Old papers for sale at this office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

Mr. and Mrs. chas Mclean
left this afternoon for Kansas City
aud Eureka Springs to be gone
about a month.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

Wanted:- To put in your cleo
trio fans, electric motors and to
wire your house for lights. We
carry all kinds Of electric fixtures,
including chandeliers etc. Perry
& Hockaday. Office with Chicka-
sha Tailoring Co. Phone ss4. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

The Enid ball team came in this
morning They are stoping at
the Hotel Fidway.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

PLANTS Fox SALE: Choice to-
mato, cabbage and sweet pototo
plants. +. Z. Fitch, a east of
Oil Mill. s-7n
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

St. Luke's Guild will meet at
the Episcopal church Thursday
at $50
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10
For Sale

For SALE A small bunch of
good stock hogs. See r. d. Prid-
dy, roth and Georgia. SIP
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

Found.--Bunc of keys and
knife, at Sigmon's furniture store.
Owner can have same by identity
ing same and paying for this ad.
ST
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

salmagundi week from Thursday
4 NJ. Duncan is in the city from
Oklahoma City
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

Al rare treat IS in store for the
people in Chickasha iD the way OF
a musical entertainment which will
be given in the Methodist church
Monday evening. May 70. The
progsam will consist Of vocal and
instrumental solos, piano duets,
quartets, readings, etc. rendered
b. the best talent in the city. IS
cents admissions viii be charged.
The program will appear later
Mrs. +. C. Merton. formerly Of
this city but nov Of Minneapolis,
Mimi, IS visiting Mr. and Mrs =
A. speickcr.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10

For RENT:-Two rooms, pleas
mt location on South Hill. Ap-
ply to Mrs. Shoemaker, 627 9th
street, Mrs. ]. w. Browns resi-
dence. Gentlemen preferred.
9S-Io9p
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-05-10
Miscellaneous

SPECIAL SALE:-J. P. Nail, the
Live Stock Auctioneer will hold a
special sale at the 0. X. Barn the
Ist Saturday Of every month at
? o'clock. Will sell live stock Of
any kind. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
INCREASING SALARIES.

It is somewhat significant that those who are advocating a larger salary for the President invariably ring in the pay roll of the crowned heads of Europe for purposes of comparison. It is significant because one cannot help thinking that the argument is made because the Execu- tive who apes royalty in the White House impresses his followers with the belief that his pay ought to correspond with the estimate he puts on himself
 It.ought not to be an argument at all, that the President of the United States is not paid as much as King or Emperor receives. If the salary of the President Is inadequate, let it be increased with out any spacious arguments about 1t. Time was when $25,OOO a year was con- sidered enough, but that was in the days of Republican simplicity. Then the pay was doubled. and now 1t Is proposed to increased 1t by fifty or one hundred per cent. We are growing, and of course of- flcial salaries must grow correspondlngly, else we will not be a Nation, with the big N.
 We are continually being told that none but the rich can now afford to hold im- portant positions in the Government ser vice It might be retorted that the posi- tions are not forced on any one. but that whenever there Is vacancy in any office there are always seekers after 1t, but that wouldn't be much better argument than some of the others. We do not know that the American people are open to the charge of stinginess in the matter of pay ing public servants, and If the pay of the President and others is not fair and just compensation. let 1t be increased without circumlocution. To compare the Presidents salary with that of the King of England, for example. Is weak argu- ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Political Evolution.

It is proposed by some of the leading Demo- crats of Kansas to send a delegation to St Louis instructed to present the name of Colo nel William A. Harris. and to press his claim for the nominations It Is said that at no convention held in that State in either partv has the name of citizen of that State been ordered to be thus presented. and this unpre- cedented action of the Democratic State con- venton would at once arrest the attention of the national party While strange things have happened, it is scarcely possible that this gentleman can be nominated: and yet 1t might be an excellent choice Colonel Harris is a Nirgnian by birth. a Colonel by commission signed by Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederate States of America. and served six years Senator from Kansas. After the war between the States Colonel Harris went to the cd in the construction of railroads and. after making a success in his first endeavors. pur- chased a farm in Kansas and became fcrmer and breeder of thoroughbred cattle; and on several occasions visited Lexington for the purpose of purchasing thoroughbred stock for his Kansas farm. He early and in huential member of the farmers organizations In Kansas, and became leader of the Popu- list revolt against the overwhelming Repub- Mean majority in the State. He was instru- mental in forming the fusion between the Democrats and Populists, by means or which the Republicans were defeated
 Kansas was mainly settled after the war by soldiers who received land warrants for thelI service; and in proportion to population II has the largest pension list Of any or the States the majority of the pensioners haNlhe entered the army iiom other States Ana though Colonel fIar-'s had been Confederate soldier he was electe' Senator, and served with credit but without marked distinction He is in the truest sense Of that often mls1sed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

word, gentleman-a Virginia gentleman. He is successful farmer and of business. He is also an educated. cultivated and sensible man. It was understood that he was the lead CT of the most conservative wing of the Popu- lists-ndeed there was always the belief that he a Democrat in views and principles; but knowing that the Democratic party could never win in Kansas urged a fusion between the dissatisfied Republicans-who called them- selves Populsts-and the Democrats. In Kan the Popullsts were Republicans who had revolted: in Georgia, the Popusts were Demo crats who had revolted In Kansas the fu- sion between the Populists and Democrats to drive the Republicans out of power; in Georgia the fusion was between the Republi' and Populists to drive the Democrats from power. After the defeat of Bryan in 1S96 the Northern Populists began to return to the Republican party. and the Southern Populsts to the Democratic party, and this movement has continued to this day. The nomination of Bryan, and the adoption of the Chicago and Kansas City platforms destroyed the Populists a separate and influential organization. Colonel Harris, having been always a Democrat, remains a Democrat.
 The disappearance of the Popusts as party Is one of the most interesting and strik- ing episodes of our recent political history In 1892 it cast for General Weaver over a mil lion votes, and carried sHveral States. In leJb 1t captured the Dcmo2-atic natl )11l conNen- tlon and forced on that convention its plat form of principlAs-a platform that met fully the approval of General Weaver. The deteat of Bryan tho returning, inhowing tide of re- newed wealth and prosperity, and the constant trend of events, induced the great majority Of Populists who had once Ieep Republicans to return to that party The race question con- soIIdated the South and solidified the Demo- cratic party then. The consequence of these various causes was the entnre destruction of the Populists as a separate Tarty.
 If at St Louis ticket is nominated ana a platforn adopted offensive to Mir Bryan and lis earnest snd sincere followers, he may re- orsanize party thet will he he legitimate succS=sor of that ,arty. We do n"t predict q bolt But ie Mir. Bryan d"''s ho' us re "ra.nizatton rf that rarty will :4jow his toIt If he dictates the nomination and plat fnrn-lf MT. EIaAcst IS nominated r his plat form. then the Democratic party will be the popuIsts under another name
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Practical Royal State.

Macon Telegraph
 They do say that at our own White House. when the exalted head of the na- tion enters the dining room. flunkey calls out, "Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States, and Mrs. Roosevelt. Archie, Kirmet and the rest rise and dress front while the augus. representative of free people prepares to drink Montgomery Advertiser
 We can hear our sCandalized contem- porary uttering long solemn whistle
 but there is no good reason for astonlSn- ment Don't forget who really is thlS august person who. It seems, has been caught practicing royal highmightlh'etSS'sS 'tS'S on his own family. He is not merely tiie President of this Union of States ne in all but name the emperor or r4o rto Rico, the suzcraln of Cuba ana o,,ar- elro serene boss oS Panama. He is prepa f ing to become the majestic oVerseei of of Santo Domingo and Haiti. and o3 dream 1Ia a dictatorship over all South Amer
 Is rapidly asserting himself as the ass
 sive member of the trust or stIons obio bI tions that has in view the proh'aoie management of the week l natlo.I9 ,,l1r-a and
 Naturally such person lesps cepsmony m1Is and md more toward royal state, ,,S. Cei How can he refrain even from putting ms isantat paI in a livery befttlng the .,ot toHsoI 11.i ia' artist who has the honor ot t 1,d are tion? suit of royal nlue ls h.ttors = Tba TT5a' New WIv" York Sun. for one Is delighted with this latest deyelopWebntf rfgarang aomse bsr as mos ,iS iS Iwsar semi-miitary uniform, far 3gr 5apbeIe 5pep and surgeons were formerly iol D1a ond nav he so again, and the rise of GeneraI GnT apI % Wood shows that medicine is the tS the hshsI Ssdsty mafS ertSie PoSt oar
 belofr r,,1ar for his regal ceremonials let then .i psihiIities, present and prospective.