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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

for her, there were three little ones,
the least a babe in arms. and a boy
was away selling papers. The woman
grumbled and the children grew hum
CRY and fretful as time passed on. She
berated the policeman and pulled the
children about. At last she said to the
girl who was to make the application.
"Now, you keep the place in line and
III get a bit of a rest" Thereupon
she sat down upon the curbstone and
gave the baby its dinner 1t stopped
crying then, and presently slept. The
womans eyes. too. began to grow
heavy, then she nodded, and in a little
while she was asleep. She woke with
an angry start when the little girl
grabbed her by the arm. exciaiming.
They pushed me out of my place; I've
lost it, The little children clung to
the woman's skirts as she tried to
break into the ranks. Those that had
places kept her out, looking at her with
hostile glances. Il viii get In; I've got
the right" she shouted. Here, keep
quiet" said a policeman, coming up to
her. II won't; they've crowded me
out" "Well it's no good for any one
to be in line now" said the officer.
"There go the doors shut; you'll have
to come back tomorrow" "Whatw
shrieked the woman, and only the ba-
bel of other disappointed voices
drowned her imprecations as the
crowds surged angrily about.-New
York Press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

a woman brought her little girl to
the Board of Health to file an applica-
ton FOR her to go to work during vaca-
ton. She was angercd and dismayed
when she saw the hundred ahead of
her, although she had made ain early
start and was there by nine o'clock.
Besides the girl, who scarcely looked
the twelve years her mother claimed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

Waterfalls are pleEiiful. but 4 "mud
fall'' IS less common ia Mount Oml
end Heyond. a Record of Travel on The
Tliheinn Border Mr. Archibald lit.
lie describes slieh fan. npen which
he came. and nnder which ne had TO
pass Ia bis travels
4 SORT Of recess in the mountairsl,ie
apparently scooped out ly The river
was filled by huge whirlpool. iuto
which from above came steady fan
OF rocks. For at the back OF the recess
q mud fall iumhied over the ell1. here.
perhaps. thousand feet high. bringing
down with 1t a constant strean, OF
rocks which bounded over the narrow
footway and chen down the lower slope
with q splash into the boiling river.
We sat down on the rock at the
bottom and watched the spectacle, We
had been told beforehand Of all sorts
Of impossible dangers. especially since
the heavy rains, but we were not pre-
pared for running the gauntlet OF such
cannonaae as this Never having
seen anything of the Kind In our ntc-
vious experience Of mountain countries
we should much have liked to climb
up the mountain side, had that been
possible. and Investigate the source
OF this extraordinary stream. which
flowed on with a steady persistency
that fascinated our gaze. But unfor-
tunately we could not afford 10 lolter
by the way and miss our daily stages.
Presently some coolies came along
ana we watched with intense interest
how they would pass the fan. The
path was not q foot wide, and in
TACT was only retained as path at
all By the traffic over it. by which n
way was trodden in the shaly slope as
fast as i drlbbled away. A big rock
lined the inside Of the track on one side
Of the fall, and under the lee Of this |
The men crouched. They watched FOR
an exceptionally heavy shower and
when this was over made a bolt for
It, This Vancouver was repeated bv |
each individual, and he was greeted bv |
the laughter Of his companions as he |
ran the gauntlet. TIE
Stones were all angular, and varied m
size from that Of a walnut to that Of
while the great height from
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

Cool collar bands for hot weather are
quickly and easily made by the clever
needleWoman. Bias bands Tor rather
French folds Of lawn in white or col
OTIS. joined by rows Of faggoting in
mercerized cotton, are pretty and easily
made, If the bands are first basted on
a paper pattern the correct size.
Tucked lawn. with or without lace,
makes attractive collars, while those
made entirely Of rows Of lace inseF-
ton, slightly shaped and wired at the
sides, are very cool and dainty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

Dipping fish into lemon juice before
cooking is said to keep the flesh white
A mote may be removed from the
eye, or the pain at least alleviated by
putting a grain Of faxsecd under the
lid.
Never add havoring extracts to a
dish till it is cold. Ii put in while hot
much Of the favor passes OH in the
steam.
1t is said that freckles can be re.
moved by washing the skin in water
in which is dissolved small quantity
OF boraS.
a little saltpeter or baking soda
mixed with water in which cut ilowegs
are placed win keep them fresh for a
long while
A little linseed oil brushed over faded
green blinds win, il they are not too
far gone, make them look almost as
good as new.
A paste Of chloride OF lime and water
well rubbed in win take ink stains
from silver Or plated ware. Wash aud
wipe as usual.
Do not use coal oil lamps in bed
rooms with wick turned down low.
They produce asthma, heart disease.
throat Disease, etc.
Washing the hands twice a day with
cornmeal, and rubbing on little
diluted glycerine at night, will keep
them soft and white.
Wash Valencieanes lace in luke
warm water with fine soap. and igon
over several thieknesses Of flannel to
bring out the pattern.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

I Z connection with the article in the
Sun relating an incident Of the Bat
tie Of Kennesaw Mountain, Geor-
a gia. in 1864, when Colonel W. II.
Martin, Of the First Arkansas Regl-
ment, gave the order to his men to stop
firing, and hosted white handker-
chief on a stick that the Federals in
his front might remove some Of their
wounded men from a burning woods,
Mrs. Susan B. Hull, OF No. 1920 Ca
thedral street. recounts an interesting
bit Of history.
The First Arkansas Regiment was
composed largely Of students Of st.
Johns College, at Little Rock and was
ollicered by the professors and instuc-
tors OF the college. The First Colonel
Of the regiment was Mrs. Hulrs broth
er, Colonel John Baker Thompson, who
had been President Of the college. and
who afterwards fell at the battle Of
Shiloh The First Arkansas was en-
camDed near Fredericksburg when the
first battle Of Manassas. or Bull Run,
opened. The command was ordered to
the field, ana 1t made the march IN
remarkably good time, winning words
OF praise from General Magruder The
men were not allowed to halt on the
march. the roads were dusty aud the
weather warm, and they suffered ter
rlbly from thirst. when the battle
field was reached the command was
thrown into the forefront Of the fight-
Ing Almost directly in front OF the
regiment was a spring Of cool water,
completely covered. however. by the
guns Of Federal battery. This tempt
ing spring, 80 near and yet SO far. was
exceedingly tantaliziDg 10 the thirsty
men, aad nnally. when human nature
could stand Il no longer. two young
boys. both under sixteen. whose names.
unfortunately. have been lost ln the
flight Of time. volunteered to get some
water from the spring With lot OF
canteens strung over their shoulders
the two young heroes started on their
perllous Journey. As soon as they
came IN range OF the Federal battery It
opened on them. ana perfect han on
canister and grape swept tie field.
The tive lads reached the spring unin-
jured, and quickly filed The canteens
while their comrades watched with
breathless interest expecting every mo.
ment 10 see them struck down. sud
denly as K By magir, the fire Of the
battery ceased Then. as tho boys
started on their return 20 tile regi-
ment an officer en- horseback rode ont
from between The guns of the battery.
and. lifting his hat waved Il 10 The
boys willie q hearty cheer broke from
the throais Of the cannoneers. The Of
ncer had disceruod the mission Of the
lads and given orders 10 stop firing.
The cheer was responded 10 hy the
thirsty Confederaies. and few min
utes later they were pouring the re-
freshing water down their dusty
fhruats
Possibly at Kcanesaw. when the men
and boys OF the First Arkansas Reci-
ment saw the unfortunate wounded
boys in blue IN danger or a horrible
death 10 the burning woods. they re-
memhered the incident Of the first
great Lali!e OF the wax baltimore
sun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

You know that real pearl necklace
Of mime. the one That call the ten
thousand-dollar oneg1
Yes
Well, I've had awful bad luck with
it. I lost il in an elevator the other
day and the elevator 10y found it and
told some reporters. and Of course [
had to give the boy a reward that
wouldn't seem too small and mean.
and so made II two hundred dollars
.'Welys
And Two hnndred dollars - more
than fhe necklace is actually WORTH
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

Orgeat is a quaint, old fashioned
beverage, most refreshing in summer.
1t was originally a simple barley water.
To prepare the modern beverage.
blanch and peel half a pound OF Jordan
almonds and pound them to a paste in
a mortar. Add three pints Of water
and press through linen cloth. Melt
a pound and half OF sugar over the
stove with a pint OF water. When It
is clear syrup add it to the almond
milk with teaspoonful cf orange
flower water Serve cold-New York
Tribune.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

or summer vegetables none Is more
wholesome than the tomato OF the
many dainty ways OF preparing toma-
toes the following will be found partie-
ulariy satisfactory:
Tomato Soup-Fry in two ounces OF
butter one carrot, half a turniD, one
onion, one teaspoonful Of -four. fry
ing all till nicely Drowned. Before
putting into the butter the vegetables
should be cut very small Add to this
one quart of stock and the contents Of
half can Of tomatoes and let all sim
mer for half an hour; then strain.
Now add little pepper and salt ana
a gill Of milk and boil up again.
@s~
Egg and Tomato Fritters-Take three
dessertspoonfuls Of finely chopped to-
matoes, six hard boiled eggs (roughly
chopped six teaspoonfuls Of white
breadcrumbs and moisten with beaten
egg. Season all with pepper, salt and
tarragon vinegar to taste. Mix all
thoroughly and form into outlets.
Flour thickly, dip into beaten egg,
then in breadcrumbs and fry in boiling
fat. Serve on dolly with d liberal
garnish Of fried parsley.
~4-
Eggs in Tomato Aspic- Hard boil tho
eggs and place in cold water. Stew
four large tomatoes. put them through
tomato masher and then rub through
sieve. Mix this puree into hall 4
pint Of liquid but rather stiff aspic
Jelly and color a pretty pink with 1
drc0 or two OF carmine. Cut the eggs
IN half and pound the yolks with but
ter, salt, cayenne and Little curry
paste, or fill them with potted chicken
OF game. Line the mold with tho
Jelly, put in some of the half eggs. add
more Jelly and more eggs until full.
finishing with the jelly. Arrange the
eggs SO that the yolk shows.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

Pretty pique gowns for children are
made with one or two simple rudies.
one around the low-cut bodice, made
to wear with a guimpe, and others
around sleeves and skirt, finished with
a simple edge and sometimes a small
figure Of embroidery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

Mud spots on silk can generally be
removed by rubbing with a piece of
rough cloth or flannel. Sometimes.
however, stain is left where the mud
has been. Rub this with a bit Of clean
linen dipped in benzine or alcohol.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

"Are you sure You love me for my
self aloneT' said the heiress.
yes" answered the blunt but sincere
young man. II love you in spite Of
your superior fortune. | am willing to
marry you and take chances on being
bullled by reminders Of it."-Wasilng.
ton Star. - 2ziS'as- ..,rsT1
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

Miss Kulcher-"You can always tel
a woman who has enjoyed the benefits
Of higher education
MI Crabbe Not muchl You can't
tell her anything; she thinks she knows
It all."-Catholfc Standard ana Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16
ola Fashioned Beverages.

Currant water is easily prepared, end
is perhaps one OF the most refreshing
of fruit drinks. Boil a pound and a
half Of sugar with pint Of water for
about five minutes Mash a quart Of
red currants and a heaping cup Of red
raspberries. Add a quart Of water,
and strain the whole through muslin
bag. Add the quart Of syrup TO the
juice and let it cool. AS soon as the
currant water is cold serve it in glasses
with a little crushed ice. Crate unit
meg over the top of each glass.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

"What started the awful row IN lhat
group of politicians
Il don't know Bnt should sur
mise that one of them had gotten up
and suggested a scheme for harmouy.'
Washington Star.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

To prepare cherry water, stone two
pounds Of Morello cherries. Put the
cherries and stones together In a boil
and pour over them two quarts OF boil
ing water. Let the cherries steep for
two hours. Boil pound and a half Of
sugar with a pint of water for seven Or
eight minutes. Add the syrup to the
cherry water and serve in glasses wig.
crushed ice.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

Mrs De Jarr-"Is there an idiot asy-
lum near here:"
Mr. De Jarr-"I believe so.v
DO they take people oa their own
recommendation:
NY stars. How should 1 knowg
Why"
"oh, nothlngl Only to-day got hold
of package Of NY old love-lettefs. -
New York Weekly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16
A smart Cape.

A smart shoulder cape is made with
a yoke Of black silk guipure over hello
rope glace silk, bordered with four
three-inch frills Of glace silk on a
Foundation of spotted net, with frills
Of silk at the ends and half way be-
tween.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16
Erery iIan For His Fad.

'Don't you care for ping-poag" In
quired the devotee Of that fascinating.
sport.
NO" said the automobile crank, as
he moved the lever; Il prefer chug-
clug."
And he chug-chugged away Cleve-
land Plain Dsaler
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

"They used to so rowing very often
befora they We're married. They
seemed very happy then"
"They don't get along a all now.
"Indeed? Who is rocking the matfl-
monial toat?7-Pucls
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

Dora-"Oh! Im in such distress cf
mind and | want Your advice sa
loved by three men, and | don't know
which one to accept"
Ciara-"Which one Aas the most
money!
Dora-"If | knew that, do you sup
pose I'd waste precious time running
around for advice New YORK Mef
y.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

Stout Lady-~Sir heg you VIII de-
sist from following me, Of I shall call
an officer"
Perspir!as Male-"I'ray don't say SO.
You're the only bit Of shade on the
avenue" York Journal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16
Heredifx

"Do you believe in heredity;"
Certainly / know a barber who has
three little shayess. New York Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-16

The man who thinks that he is great
And thinks it, too, with all his heart,
May claim to have one man convinced,
And that is something Of a start.
Washington star.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-19
Estol Durant..

The town OF Durant in its generous
entertainment of the Territorial Dem
ocratlc convention has endeared it.
self TO the people CT the entire terri
tory and established reputation "a
a convention city that its people ap-
preciate Its citizenship was courteous
alike to everybody and from the cor.
ners of the Indian Territory, the peC-
pie are singing the praises Of the city
of Durant. On Thursday morning the
First Regiment Banl OF Ardmore led
by company of Chickasaw nation
delegates marched to the law Offices
of Robt. L. Williams, the National
Committeeman elect, and serenaded
him Mr.. Mr. Williams spoke briefly
asserting that the fight was over
that ne appreciated the position OF
the delegates who opposed him anc
tomplimented them upon their gal
liant but friendly fight to land thcil
fayorite son He spoke allegiance t'
the defeated sections and said tha
in the discharge of his official duties
ne would know neither friend nor foe
w. A. Ledbetter and J. r Coleman o
Ardmorc responded complimentini
Williams upon his election and pledg
ing the allegiance Of the Chickasay
country.
The hotel facilities Of Durant wer'
equal TO the occasion.
The splendid Wann hotel locate
near the union depot, a popular 81
day hostelry was made the Chickasa,
headquarters T. S Perkins an cXpel
fenced hotel man is proprietor Of th
Wann and he was equipped in ever
way TO meet the emergencies of tn
hour and succeeded in making man
uicnds for his hotel The Wann hot'
iy Durant headquarters for CONNIE
cial men, provided with necessar
sample rooms that are always rcscr'
ed for the use Of travelling salesmet
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-19
BEWARE OF DANGER SIGNAL.

Here are some facts 20 show tnat
strong drink is the cause Of so much
ruin. SO man can link any business
with drinking and make a success of
H. Sooner or later he will see his
ruin. disgrace and downfall. How
many drinking man who does not
stop 10 think Of the awful ruin before
him. soon finds himself penniless and
friendless Even those who stood
with him at the bar, drinking the be.
longings of drudging wife and little
ones. now turn from Nm These are
not single cases. but thousands bear
out the statement Ninety per cent
OF all the destitution is caused by
strong drink alone. When a young
man starts he never knows from the
beginning where the end will be.
Il Is enough for a man 20 say that
he can not stop drinking It is only
the devil that urges on. Stand firm
and proclaim your determination
grip your appetite as you would le-
YER. and so control your life. DO not
let evil men who insist on your drink
ing enticc you. Let every man fully
study the evil and know for himself
the dcprayity that comes from such a
course Instead of feeding and cloth
ing. IL dcmonizcs. 1t roJs It's victim
Of intellect and respect Of self ana
friends. It ruins morally, socially
and financially Stop! look listen
Think Of the danger signal, and
promise God and man to go no fur
ther II will make you better man,
better citizen, better husband to
your wife, a better father to your
children. How many are tramping
out their life upon r abroad track
who might be riding in parlor car
had they left drink out OF their lives
Liquor has started many a man
on a tramp, or, in other words, given
him a "tie pass" and he is now a
homeless wanderer because of this
besetting sin.
Some are ready TO excuse the sa.
loon. but should like any one to
stand mp and point out a single re.
deeming quality. Would you look for
the evil? You have not far to go.
It is the feeder of divorce courts. In
the name of God our Father rise up
like a man ami stop that awful habit
of strong drink, be true to God and
make your home happier-Cnristian
advocate
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-19
J.A MAYS

clean underclothing. ia. MAYS. -
on the fly leaf Of a small note
book were the words Tell my wife
for me 70 go home and take care Of
the babies anu the property"
Jailer Boon Peak says that in the
afternoon ne had Walter l.. Mathis,
notary. to take his statement and
witness his signature to certain pa
rers. These were turned over to the
Coroner.
Within a shCrt time after the trag-
edy d. A. Robinson, l.. b. Parrish of
the United States marshal's Office and
some relatives OF the wounded man
| from the city were present.
NJ. VI. Chandler telephoned instruc.
tions to have proper and suitable care
taken of the body. The place of burial
will probably be Greenville.
Justice VI. c. Cullen, acting as co
oner, viewed the body at 1880 o'clock
this morning in the room where death
occurred at the county Jail. He will
hear further evidence today and then
will formally render his verdice. JUS
tice Cullen also took charge of the
property OF the dead man. This con.
slsts of a number Of articles of cloth
ing in a suit case, a watch, Iewelry
pistol. knife. memorandum book, sew
: eral railroad tickets. kilograms, let
ters and the like. 1t was said tina,
these letters and kilograms were CT
private nature
The body was then taken to Smith &
undertaking parlors, where it was EN-
balmed and prepared for burial II
the meantime DR.. NJ. u. Chandler OF
Greenville, his father-in.law, had beer
notified anS It Is there that the body
will be taken for burial. Information
also came from the Knights of Ply
thias Lodge at Elk City notifying the
local members of that body to render
whatever assistance was possible in
caring for the body.
Along with other notations in his
memorandum book were several di
rections concerning his burial. Tn,
lead man had stated that he wished
to be buried beside his son. Arthur
and he gave his wish that there be nc
costly monument marking his grave
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-19
Have You a Couqh.

A dose of Ballard's Horehound syr
up will relieve it. Have you a cold? A
dose OF Herbine at bedtime and fire
quent small doses of Horehound Syr
up during the day will remove II
Try it for whooping cough. for asth
ma, for consumption, for bronchitis
Mrs. Joe McGrath, oZ7 Z. 1st st.
Hutchinson, Kan, writes Il have us
ed Billiards. Horehound Syrup in m,
family for years, and find It the best
and most palatable medicine ! eve
used" 25c, 5Uc, 81. Sold by w. b
Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-19

The Oklahoman says the eleven.
year-old Kansas girl who shot her
father while he was beating and kick.
ing her mother is undoubtedly a Grim.
inal in the eyes of the law but other
wise eligible TO her full quota Of the
Carnegie hero fund.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-19

The Paris Advocate puts it this
way: Lives Of some men do remind
us mat 1t takes a lot OF gall, to plow
up the city's sidewalks, tearing up
the streets and all
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-19
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Democratic Executive Committee
Selected for Next Four Years.


Selected for Next Four Years.
The following named gentlemen Of
the Indian Territory viii constitute
the democratic executive committee
during the next four years:
Fred \ Parkinson, Wagner Chair
man W w Hastings TahlcQulh.
secretary, d. W. Talbert, James r.
Dawson. J. \. Tncrson. j. e Lahay,
W Z Grant, r. f, Couch, !. y Iant,
A. Il. Brady NJ /. BCzartb w +
Allen, j. D. McComb, J p. Conner
j r. Witty J. W, Frederick, w. y.
Anslcy. W. H. l.. Campbell, Mormon
Prouitt, }. F. sharpe, Reford Bond
sam Jones, W a. Lcdbotter 5. c.
Troadwon, Jas. y. chambers. J D.
Clark. Barlow Roberts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-19

Governor Davis of Arkansas ap-
pears TO control conventions and
men. A great deal of Jefs power
is doubtless due to his well known
willingness to fight.