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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-07-14
WILL YOU "JINE" IT?


again, as Samantha Allen would
say. there is the weed question
The gentle reader may have seen
this matter referred to in the Ex-
PRESS at some previous time. We
are pleased to note that yesterday
evening number Of public spirited
citizens of Chickasha were detect
ed in the act of vigorously apply
ing sickle and scythe to the noxious
growths about their premises. We
believe that the EXPRESS is justi-
fed i'll pausing moment in itseffort
10 carry Chickasha and Indian Ter
ritory for Parker to give encour-
agement to the weed exterminators.
This is really one Of the para
mount" issues in Chickasha.
In response to the wishes Of a
number of our prominent citizens,
the EXPRESS has agreed to promote
an organization to be known as the
Patriotic Order of Enterprising
Weed Exterminators, henceforth
to be referred to as the 'P. @. L.
w. E." A number of applications
for membership have already been
received. The plan or organiza-
tion has not yet been fully ma
tured. 1t is probable, however,
that there will be no officers but all
members will be accorded the hon
ors usually paid to the high, mighty
and distinguished notables of other
orders. The man behind the scythe
IS to be the hero in the order.
1t must be understood at the
outset that no honorary members
will be received. There is good |
reason to believe that there is
whole raft of people who would be
glad to associate with the order in
an honorary capacity 1t would |
certainly be a high honor to any
one to be connected with an order |
with such lofty principles and pur-
poses and the ambition to become |
member is an exceedingly laudable
one. But remember, the basic
principle of the order is relentless
activity. The Strenuous life" is
enjoined upon all members (no pol
itics in it) and this being the case,
only active members can be admit
ted. The creed is very simple one.
CREED.
! believe rank growth of weeds
are disgrace TO any city and
menace to the peace Of mind and
health of the community.
THE PLEDGE.
/ solemniy promise to get busy
either personally OF by my duly ac
credited agent, with the necessary
instruments of warfare and not to
cease till every weed in and about
my premises, including streets and
alleys adjacent thereto, have been
exterminated.
The emblems Of the order are the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-07-14

! believe rank growth of weeds
are disgrace TO any city and a
menace to the peace Of mind and
health Of the community.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01
do their owners any good and potent
to injure them, we repeat the state
ment again.
MUNRoE AND JEFFRIEs SIGN,
Will Fight for Worlds Champion
ship in May.

~ A aAE LAL
New York, Feb. 29.-Jim Jeffries
and Jack Munroe signed articles today
to fight for the heavyweight cham
pionship of the world at the Yosemite
Athletic club, San Francisco, during
the last week in May. A purse OF
$25, 900 is guaranteed.
The purse is to be divided, IS per
cent to the winner and IS per cent to
the loser. The stakeholder will be
Harry Corbett of SanFrancisco. Each
man is to put up a forfeit of $4,000
and the club is to post a forfeit of
$1,000.
James G. Kenidy of the Yosemite
club offered $4,000 at first, but when
this was declined he raised his offer
to 5000. Billy Delaney represented
Jeffries and Harry Pollock spoke for
Munroe.
Eddie Graney of San Francisco was
agreed upon for referee.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01

No matter what democratic news.
papers may say concerning the prose
cutions of the men charged with be-
ing implicated in the postal frauds,
the five men at Washington are pre-
pared to say that SO far as they are
concerned it was M mere bluff for
campaign purposes.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01

BY deciding to join forces with ia
pan, Korea has greatly simplifed the
matter of restricting hostilities to ter.
ritory directly involved, even though
il doing so she may have left the
question of the soundness of her
Judgment an open one.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01
campaign purposes.

1t would seer that the democratic
editors are giving themselves much
unnecessary uneasiness concern
ing the probable successor OF
Hanna as chairman of the
national republican committee
Whomever it may be, he will give
them ample cause of genuine worry
before the campaign is over.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01
Tuesday, March I, 1904.

Butte has been %vindicated; Patti
cancelled her engagement in one of
the large New York cities.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01

The recent announcement of the
conviction for perjury of a witness
in the Curtis Jett trial revives recol-
lection of a wal that once upon a
time commanded almost as much
space in the daily newspapers as is
now given to the war in the east. But
Notwithstanding the prominence given
it at the time, it is safe to- assert
that but few can now recall the fate
of Jett.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01

With the disclosures of ballot box
stuffing by of Colorado, made
III the investigation into the election
OF Shafroth, coming right on top of
their efforts at Albany, the equal suf-
fragists of New York are certainly
making an exhibition of bravery, no
matter what may be said concerning
the cause in which they are enlisted.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01
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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01
THE BILLINGS GAZETTE.

county. In the gallant struggle the
republicans all over the state are
making to place Montana in the
right and winning column they should
not be distracted and handicapped by
factional strife and personal bicker-
ings. The stake they are striving for
is too great to be endangered shy
Guarre!s between men of prominence
sufficient to entitle them to be classed
among the leaders.
Mr.. Meyer should think of this and
curb his personal feelings, and if still
minded to punish his enemy look for
some other method of revenge than
the one he has unfortunately selected.
At the risk of still further increas-
ing Russia's irritability at the open
manifestation of American sympathy
with japan, it must be said that it is
hard to conceive of a Japanese with SO
large a streak of yellow in him as to
cause him to run his ship into a neu-
trail port and deliberately cripple her
to avoid a fight with an enemy wait
ing for him outside. 1t is very evident
that the commander of the Mandjur
was not hankering to establish a repu-
tation as a Russian Ralph Semmes.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01

Judging from the small number of
democratic senators who voted against
the ratification of the canal treaty,
Panama was not regarded as affording
a safe tissue" With nothing more
heard about the Philippines, the adj
ADMINISTRATION strongly resenting the
suggestion of annexing San Domingo,
and four of the men charged with
completely in the postal frauds con.
victed, it would seem that the Helena
Independent was wise beyond it's
years to say a kind word for Cleve-
land and his dictum anent the tariff
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01

II they r really honest and hon
Orable, the editors who have been
claiming that the whole thing was a
mere sham, INDUCED in for the crea-
ton of political capital, will now adj
init that the administration was in
earnest when it ordered prosecution
OF the men charged with completely
dn the postal frauds. The supposed
power and influence of Machen were
not great enough to save himself and
Lorenz and the two Groffs. All four
have been found guilty, with every
prospect of receiving the punishment
which the court that tried them de.
clares they have merited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
MILES WILL MAKE
 SPEAKING TOUR
WILL TALK ON THE PHILIPPINES AND REGARDING THE ESTAB- EASEMENT OF A GENERAL STAFF.

New York. September 23.-While Judge Parker was receiving many visitors at the Hoffman house today. the members of the democratic executive committee who saw the judge yesterday held meet ing in their room at national headquar ters and discussed campaign affairs. Gov ernor Durbin of Indiana called on Chair man TaggaIt at democratic headquarters today. The governor is a republican and called on the democratic chairman who Is personal friend.
 General Miles called at democratic na- tional headquarters this afternoon and had long interview with Chairman Tag gart
 Before leaving democratic national headquarters, General Miles said that he would make several speeches during the campaign under the auspices of speakers bureau. The general said he would in his speeches dwell at length on two topics the attitude of the United States toward the people of the Philippines and the at- titude of the administration with regard to the establishment of a general army staff.
 It was announced at democratic head quarters that the speakers bureau will send the general on a long trip over the continent during the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
ADVANCED IDEAS
 ON MARRIAGE VOW
GEORGE MEREDITH PREDICTS A STATE OF SOCIETY PERMITTING MARRIAGES Fo3 CERTAIN LIM- TIED PERIODS.

London. September 24.--A silly season newspaper discussion of the marriage question has provoked a remarkable state ment of opinion from the novelist, George Meredith. who in an interview Is the Daily Mail. welcomes free discussion of the snhiect. though as he confesses, ''every- thing that ought to be said has to be cut in half" He predicts change In the legal conditions of marriage and Tore shadows state of society permitting marriages for certain limited periods the state enforcing provision of money our- ing the period to provide for and educate children. the government possibly tahins charge of this fund. MT. Meredeith says
 uThere will be a devil of an uproar before such a change can be made. IL will he a great shock, but look back and see what shocks there have been ana what changes have nevertheless occurred in the marriage business in the past
 MT. Merdeith foresees great difhcui'y III English conservatism, notably reYealeu III criticism of America, indicating the Ell glishman's persistency in regafalhs E. any 7, new trait as sign of disease. et' MT. Merdeith says. "it is sign or neaitn and I am very glad if any words ol lnin7 can help air the subject"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
STORM IN MISSISSIPPI.
Thousands of Dollars Damage Done
 In and Around Meridian.

Meridian, September 23.-(Special)-
 Many thousands of dollars damage was
 caused by the fierce rain and electrical
 storm which swept over this county last night. The heaviest damage was to cotton. corn and field crops, and to railroad prop erty. The total amount of rainfall was 4.1s inches, the heaviest on record in this section during the cotton picking season. Stores and warehouses were flooded here and in adjoining towns, and the cotton fields of this section, which were white with the well opened bolls are almost de- nuded of the staple.
 A dangerous washout occurred on the Mobile and Ohio road at Sumralls switch, eight miles south of here, and the north bound passenger train, due here at 12S Q clock this morning, escaped in a mirac- ulous manner from a serious wreck The train had passed over a small stream but ! few minutes when a whirlpool of water struck the track washing out a place thirty feet long and fifteen feet deep. All trains were delayed five hours until the track was repaired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
VICTIM NAILED
 DOWN TO A TABLE
PATRICK MONAGHAN FINDS HIM SELF STRETCHED OUT ON A TABLE WITH HIS HAND NAILED TO THE TOP.

New York, September 28.-Nailed to a table by gang of thieves in Bo"ery saloon. robbed and left to his fate' IS the remarkable story told by man "ho applied for admission to Bellvue nos pital tonight He gave his name to the physicians as Patrick Monaghan but IS known to his companions at Patrick J. Victor.
 He told the physicians he was walk ing about the Bowery Thursday night and as near as he can remember. he found himself in the neighborhood of Chatham Square where he fell into conversation with some Ten and one of them proposed having a drink. He remembers having drink, but declares that after taking it. everything became blank.
 When he came to his senses, he says he was stretched on his back on table. He tried to rise but to his horror found that he was nailed fast to the table. He cried out In pain but no one came to his rescue. He finally succeeded in withdrawing the nail from the table and with 1t still in his body left the saloon. After wandering about all day in dazed condition he appeared at the hospital to- night and the nail was removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
OLD FARMS NOT FOR SALE.
Some New EngIanders Hold Them for
 Burial Sites.

From the New York Sun.
 "All the farms in New England are not In the market" said a man whose busi- ness tends to speculation in farm prop erty. Some are being held by the old people as a matter of sentiment.
 In one of my recent trips down in Maine I stopped at a farm house that was erected more than sixty years ago. The owner did not know 1t, but l had gone all over his land and had taken 8 fancy to it. He and his housekeeper were the sole occupants of the house at the time of my visit.
 eve were on the veranda one evening, when I preached the subject of buying his farm He said it was not for sale at any price. I suggested as Automatically as I could that he would not need the place much longer, and that with the money I proposed to pay him he could pass the remainder of his days in peace and independence.
 'I knew that he had boy in New York who was doing well, and who would never return to the old farm. I mem toned this as an inducement to make the trade. He shook his head the more de- terminedly.
 That's the reason he said. that I don't want to sell. If 1t was not for that boy I might be tempted to let the old place go. But it's this way:
 "rHe was born here. He went to school not more than three miles from here He knows every path in the woods. He has played all over this ground as far as your eyes can see.
 Just across the field over there Is the family burying ground. His mother, and brother and sister are all there, side by side. I guess you are right when you say he will not want to come back here to live. Perhaps 'taint natural that he should.
 "I ain't never asked him to come back, and I don't think that ever shall But some of these days when he gets along where I am now, maybe he'll get tired. Of course, he'll have his own home in the city by that time, where he can sit down and take 1t easy. l hope so.
 "'But after that 1t may be some con- solation to him to know that he will be sent back here. That's why the farm ain't for sale
 And his refusal to sell is the refusal of many others in the old state. They are holding on to their places for the sake of their children who have gone away, but who, they are sure, will be sent back If they do not come of their own voli- ton That Is why the old farms in New England are not for sale.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
POPE PREPARING LETTER.
Asserted That He Will Protest Against
 Congress of Freethnkers.

Rome, September 23.-The congress of free thinkers decided today to meet in Paris In 1905 and in 1906 at Buenos Ayres for North and South Americans and Barcelonia for Europeans, although the spaniards in attendance at the present congress expressed the fear that the Mad rid government will forbid the meeting.
 After adjournment of the congress the delegates formed In procession and marched to the monument of Bruno, the Dominican monk, who was burned by the inquisition in 16oO and deposited wreaths upon 1t in testimony of their feeling of antagonism to --ie vatican.
 Several violent speeches were delivered, a Belgian summing up as follows:
 '"The vatican is a corpse; we are life"
 Similar demonstrations were made at the monument of Garibaldi
 It is asserted that the pope Is preparing letter to the Catholic world protesting against the congress as an offense against his spiritual position as the head of 3000O0,000 Catholics, and ending with claiming the independence of the papacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
MAKING REPAIRS ON
 BESSEMER PLANTS
TENNESSEE COMPANY GREATLY IMPROVING ITS FURNAcES-AT- TENDANCE AT SCHOOLS SHOWS INcREASE-oTHER NEWS.

Bessemer. September 23.-(Special.) )-The Tennessee company is doing some ex- tensive repairing and improving on it's furnaces In the Bessemer division, getting them in shape for resumption of work. Although the plants are being placed in good condition, just when they will be relighted has not yet been given out.
 The Little Belle furnace at Roberts town is being refined. A large force of men are working on the refining and pushing 1t rapidly to completion. The furnace Is also being overhauled in many ways and when the company gets ready to relight It's furnace at that place the Little Belle plant will be well equip- ped for the manufacture or pig iron.
 All the coke ovens at Robertstown are now lighted and the coke Is being turned out in large quantities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
DIAz CANNOT COME.
Will Appoint Personal Representative,
 However, to Assist Worlds FaIr.

Mexico City, September 23.-Arnold shanklin of St. Louis who came here on behalf of President Francis of the Worlds fair to invite President Diaz to visit the exposition, performed his mis- sion today being presented to Prssident Diaz by Ambassador Clayton.
 President Dlaz received MT. Shanklin very courteously and manifested great interest in the exposition. He said that the legislature forbade hirn to leave the rational tribunal, but intimated he would appoint a personal representative in his name.
 It is supposed that one of the cabinet ministers will be appointed in this capac- ity. If such appointment Is made General Cosio, minister of public works, to whose department fell the work of preparing Mexicos exhibition for the exposition, will probably be named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
J. w. GRANGER PRESIDENT.
Stockholders of A. & N. c. R. R. De
 nounce Investigating Committee.

Norfolk, Va, September 23.-The stockholders of the Atlantic and North Carolina railroad, at Newberne, N. C., yesterday elected I. w. Granger of Kingston president and D. J. Broad hurst of Goldenboro secretary and treasurer.
 The retiring report of President James A. Bryan showed earnings dur ing the past year of $7S,000.
 A sensational feature of the meet ing was the denunciation of the gov ernor's Investigating committee by MT. Br. an. He commented severely upon their report, ana said they did him gross injustice and great wrong in their findings. MT. Bryan referred to the fact that the governor has re- appointed every member of the old board of directors under whom he served, and said that such appoint ment, after the report of the commits sion, was a complete vindication for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
EARNINGS OF ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Report to Stockholders Shows Increase
 of 3.e4 Per Cent.

Chicago, September 2S.-The hfty-fourth annual report of the directors of Illinois Central railroad for the year ended June 30. 1904, submitted to the stockholders today, shows an increase in gross earn ings of s.64 per cent over that of year ago. On the other hand the operating ex- pense during the past year show an in- crease of g, ,957, ,367 over that of year ago, making a decrease in net earnings of Sl,- 39S, ,66S.
 This amount was due, 1t is said, to the prolonged and intense cold of last winter scarcity of fuel. and to an Increased of wages of employees. Gross receipts our- ing the year were $46,SS1,0 600 and net SSS'- S65, ,0O0. The average number or miles op- erated during the year was 4o4s agalns' 4292 the preceding year.
 The annual meeting of the stockholders of the road will be held in Chicago In DC tOber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
VOTE AGAINST UNION.
Knoxville Presbytery Does Not Want
 to Unite With the Church.

Knoxville, Tenn, September 23.- Knoxville presbytery of the Cumber- land Presbyterian church has voted against the proposition to unite the Presbyterian md Cumberland Presby- terian churches. The negro question played a prominent part in the vote, the attitude of the Presbyterian church not being clear on that subject.
 Chattanooga presbytery of the same church also voted negatively on the proposition.
 Thus far twenty-two Presbyteries of the Cumberland church have voted on the proposition. seventeen voting for, and five against. Tennessee Is the home of the church, and the fact that two of the largest presbyteries have voted in op- position to union in the past two days, is significant.
 Union Presbytery of the Northern as- sembly today voted unanimously in favor of union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
ALABAMA PRESS.

Headland Post; Our pledge of independ- ence to Cuba made peace and harmony. but Secretary Taft warns the American people that a pledge of independence to the Philippines would be followed by tu- mutt and war. Will the secretary please explain?
 Ozark Southern Star: Ever since that apple business In the Garden of Eden a man has been able to find some one to lay the responsibility for his own defects on when over The last is KuropatlSin, He says some unspeakable named fellow kept him from whipping the Japs at Liao Yang We suspect it was really Kuroki.
 Opelika Post: We all know the old lady who, with her specteles on the top of her head, hunts the house over for them. That is the way most of us look for happiness.
 Marion Standard; Two campaigners, age so and S1, will go on the stump in West Virginia. If Methuselah were liv- ing couldn't he make a political reputa- tion now?
 | Centreville Press: Congressman Under wood has married and has gone north to make speeches in the interest of Parker and Davis. Stay there congressman with your charming bride. and make speech es for democracy, and the boys of the Ninth district will have your certificate of election mailed you at Washington. May you rtay in congress until you dig the VanIIoose canal, and make the Ca haba navigatable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
Personal and General.

Prof. w. P. Gum has received the news of the critical illness of his brother, MT. Ralph D. Gum, who Is lying In a hos pital at Richmond, Va, stricken with paralysis. MT. Gum has visited Bes- semer on several occasions and has many friends who hope that his recovery will be speedy
 Mr. W. Hugh McEniry, who graduated from Auburn last session with high honors, has been rendered the position of assistant in the state chemical labor etory at that institution.
 Dr. F. P. Lacy and his son. Phil. have gone to Mayline to spend several days.
 Miss Carrie Phelps of Meridian, Miss, is the guest of her cousin. Miss Lizzie Phelps, on Arlington avenue
 Mrs. c. H. Benton has returned from trip to the Indian Territory
 Mir. Samuel Boshwitz, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. Jaffe for several days, left yesterday for his home in New York