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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-28

The government is extending its
mighty hand to throttle a nefarious
business which has been thriving for
some years past under the very noses
Of the authorities. i is an old in
dustry, revived froLi time to time,
and may be described as a system for
utilizing the immigration service for
the virtual ensavement of multitudes
of white children Of foreign parentage.
The scheme in question has long
been known as the "padrone system
and, in simple terms, consists OF an
arrangement by which great numbers
Of little boys are purchases In Italy
and Greece, and imported into this
country to work as bootblacks, ped
dlers, newspaper venders, beggars, or
what not, under the taskmasters who
take from them all of their earnings,
giving them only in return a wretched
subsistence, and often treating them
cruelty. These children, after their
arrival In. the "land OF the free" are
bought and sold with just about as
much regard for their feelings or
wishes as If they we're dogs or cats.
The price Of small boy In southern
Italy or in Greece is from $25 to $50.
Sometimes they may be obtained for
as little as $40. Children are plentiful
over there, and the poverty stricken
parents are not unwilling to allow
their young sons to go to America
wonderful country, where, as they
have heard, wages are phenomenally
high and riches easily acquired. Pass
age on the steamship will be paid, and
the cash received is so much bonus.
So the buyer collects a consignment
OF boys without much trouble. He
prefers that they shall be not more
than nine or ten years OF age, for
reasons which will presently appear.
The shipment Of them is the only diff.
flculty. because they cannot be sent
in bunch. lesl the suspicious Of our
immigration authorities be aroused
They have to be sent over by ones and
twos, accompanying adults. to whom
they usually claim relationship. and II
is necessary to coach them carefully
in the answers they are to give tc
questions which are sure to be asked
when they reach Ellis Island. If they
fail in giving the proper replies. they
are liable to be sent back. and the
speculator loses the money he has
invested.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-28
plvIdInn the Blame.

A little girl In Brooklyn was dis
covered by her mother engaged in a
spirited personal encounter with an
Rher little girl Of her own age, Both
combatants showed signs Of the en-
counter
The mother took her daughter into
the house, and talked TO her regard
ing the awfulness Of her conduct.
Don't you know such conduct is
wrong?' asked the mother. 1T was
Satan that urged you to fight
We'll" said the little girl maybe
he told me to pull her hal but
fought OF kicking her shins all .y
Woman's Home CompaL
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-28
To stndx Criminals.

The American Bar Association has
passed a resolution in favor of estab-
fishing in the Department of Justice,
Washington, laboratory for the study
Of the criminal pauper and defective
classes. In the Bureau Of Education,
Washington, Mr.. Macdonald has for
several years been carrying on work
Of this kind under many difficulties.
and it is mainly owing to his initiative
hat the foregoing resolution was
framed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-28
silver Medal for Brave Boy.

A silver medal has been given to
James Nield, Of Blackburn, England,
who ran from burning house, but
on hearing the screams Of his Hby
brother returned, went upstairs into
a blazing bedroom and rescued the
child. James is five years old.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-28
BeIoIum's Diamond Anniversary.

Belgium is making preparations to
celebrate next year its diamond jubi-
lee, the seventy-ffth anniversary of
It's independence from the Neither
.ands. Local committees are being
organized everywhere and the govern
ment is expected to make an appfo-
priation Of 100000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-28
Hers to Select.

Tom-Oh, yes, she has number OF
admirers.
Jack-So see. All she has to do
10 pick winner.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-28

According to figures recently COM
piled. the total track mileage and
siding Of British railways amounts to
50.729 miles.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

alone in the house the backache has
been so had that Il brought tears 20
my eyes TIE pain at times was so in
tense that I was compelled to give up
my household duties and lie down.
There we're headaches, dizziness and
blood rushing 70 my head to cause
bleeding at the nose The first box OF
DOaR's Kidney Pills benefited ne so
much that I continued the treatment
The singing pain in the small Of my
back, the rushes OF blood TO the head
and other symptoms disappeared
Deans Kidney Pills for sale By al
dealers. 80 cents per box Foster
MTlbUrn Co, Buffalo, y. I.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03
Mr.. HAYDEH'S VIEWS
GIVES Els OPINION OF THE BEST
TREATMENT FOR PARALYSIS.
Declares That Dr. Williams Pink PfIII
Restored the Use OF His Limbs When
All other Remedies FaiIed.

Tho pTeGIOnitOry symptoms Of psraly-
SIS are: trembling Of the hands; sudden
loss Of power in arms or legs, frequently
affecting one whole side Of the body; stag
Sering: partial or entire inability to use
the fingers; distortion Of the features,
sometimes an uncOntrOllable Quiveriug
Of the chin; severe pains; difficulty III
speech. Frequently the first warning is
u vague feelingo headache, vertigo and
muscular weakness
In q recent interview EIr. W. J. I.
HAYDEN said = Sc truly think that Dr.
Williams Pink Pills are a great medi-
cine for they CARED me when physicians
and other remedies had failed TO give
me the slightest relief Too close at
tention to business brought on an attack
Of nervousness which finally developed
into paralysis. There were times wheE
it was impossible for me to move my
hands OF to get up from q chair. At
other times lad partial control Of rIy
limbs, but I was afraid to 90 fer from
the house for fear I might suddenly be
come helpless and have to be carried
home.
s.While was III this miserable con-
dition, I was stricken with TlalariaI fever
and confined to bed for four months. 1
had the best physicians, but while they
relieved my fever, their treatment did
not entirely drive the malaria from by
system, ard they did not help my par
alysis IL the least,
81 was well nigh jssrairiBg when n
friend persuaded me to try Dr. Williams
Pink Pills. When had finished one box
I could see results that encouraged me
/ Ny condition kept steadily improving,
and when had taken seven boxes L was
cured Of paralysis and tho malaria was
completely driven ont Of my system
For two years now have enjoyed the
I best Of health and have attended to bus
mess without any interruption.
Mr.. Hayden's homo is at No. 252 West
39th street, New York DR.. Williams
/ Pink Pills have cured many similar cases
/ of paralysis, also locomotOF Rtaxia. They
are sold by all druggists a treatment
50 simple, inexpensive and successful
should be tried by every sufferer from
Uartial paralysis IN any OF its stages.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

happiness. You see, 1 have found a
way"
The dreamy eyes Of the girl locked
their mingled admiration and JOY.
You know, I call you my Marigold, ''
he continued; and then he whispered
the rest of it, with his lips close
against her cheek
She smiled and allowed her eyelid g
TO veil her brown eyes for mOmeE'
tsry dream. Then she slipped frOEi
Bradam's arms and. running to a GER
tain bed Of chrysanthemums- -the3
were Grandi1Cras-W he hal
pointed out to her. suddenly Gisap
peared among -hem so completely
that not teil-Jsle ripple appeared ca
the gaudy surface OF the bed OF
blooms. Bradam EOw boldly entered
the yard and called the florist.
Il wish to make a purchase OF
chrysanthemums. he said, coming to
the point at orce, after having led
the Old man into the yard. The own
er or the flowers Immediately became
an eager tTadesmsn. But he soon
found that he was no more an eager
seller than his customer was an eager
buyer.
1t is this bed OF Grandiforas.~ said
Bradam, the entire cluster that
want-everything that is contained
here" he explained. pointing out the
boundaries OF the bed
You shall have all declared
Tenno; and he named a price.
Bradam drew from his pocket a
purse and Immediately paid over the
sum asked.
Nov. it is understood he said,
that everything which Is contained
IL the cluster is mine2-
Indeed, yes yOu have raid was
the answer which came cheerfully, for
the old man was delighted with the
price
At the conclusion CT The transaction.
the little brOwn-eyed daughter Of old
TeunO. taking her cue. arose from
among the Graudiacras and ran to
Bradam's arms
For a moment Tenno stood sghsst
at the turn Of the trade. but presently
smiled his appreciation OF the amer
leans shrewdness; and. taking the
two by the hands, led them into the
house
When Bradam, a little later. made q
tour Of Europe and America, his lit.Ie
bride from the Orient wen loads Of
admiration everywhere
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

Peruna has always been a great
favOrite with the military men, both in
the army and navy.
The strongest kind Of testimonials
are received from officers OF high rank
concerning the virtues Of Peruna for all
catarrhal ailments.
Only q small per cent. of these can be
used for publication for want of space.
Mr. Harrison I. Dean, Burnside Post
No. 8, Department Of the Potomac,
Colonel encamPment No. 90, Unioa
Veterans Legion, Colonel Green Clay
Smith Regiment No. II, U. Y. L.. De
partment of the Potomac, Military
Order Loyal Legion, Department OF
Columbia. Major 34th Indiana Veteran
Volunteer Infantry, writes:
"Theae Is no longer any question as
to the curative qualities Of PeruHa Ia
al Catarrhal troubles. its successful
uSe BY many Of my friends entities %
20 con6de1cs G1d endorsement
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03
SPREADING THE
NEWS BROADCAST.

That Dodds Kidney Pills cured his
Diabetes. After long suffering hF.
G. cIeshorn found permanent re-
lief in the Great American Kidney
Remedy.
Port Huron, Mich, Jan. 30th.-(Spe-
eial)-TOrtured with Diabetes and
Bladder Disease from which he could
apparently get no relief, Mr.. c. Cleg-
horn, a bricklayer, living at l19 But
tier ST., this city, has found a COM
plete and permanent cure in Dodd's
Kidney Pills and in his gratitude he
is spreading the news broadcast.
''Dodd's Kidney Pills made a man Of
me-" Mr.. CIegbOrn says. Il was a
sufferer from Diabetes ard Bladder
Disease. I was 50 bad I could DO no
work and the pain was something
terrible. I could not set anything to
help me till I tried Dodd's Kidney
Pills. They helped me right from the
first and now I an completely cured.
I have recommended DOdd-s Kidney
Pills TO all my friends and they have
found them all that is claimed for
them"
Dodd's Kidney. Pills cure all Kidney
Ills from Backache to Bright's Dis
case. They never fail to cure Rheu-
matism.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03
LittIe JohnnY,s Eind.

@Oh. MOTHER exclaimed Johnny
bursting into the room, his eyes big
with excitement you remember that
time I lest your purse cut OF ny
pocket with SO in it2'
Yes. Johnny. What OF it,
We'll. you know. put away that
old coat 1 was wearing and I've never
worn t since
Weu2"
And Just now vas up in the attic
and saw 1t hanging there, 50 / went
through the pockets. and
Well2 Weu2--
4 went through the pockets. and
what CO you think I found N the very
identical pocket had put your
purse in27
You found the purse, How lucky
NO, I didn't fad the purse 1 found
LII give you three guesses-
you bad boy, 10 keep me in such
suspense What did you fnd27
Wen. found a hole-so It vas al
your fanIt. after az. that the purse
Eas LOST
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03
ocopyrisht. 1905. BY rally story Pub. Coz

BraGam had had his first glimpse
or her at a public library in YeddO,
where he held a position OF some i'm
portance. in the employ Of an Amer
ican manufacturer; and there was
that in the Oriental charm OF her
beautiful face which had at once at
Gacted his attention She was Young.
scarcely more than a child. yet she, in
tu-n. had shsly shown a liking fOr
the American face. The great mass
OF her dark hair had been artistically
arranged on top of her pretty head,
after the fashion OF her country wCm-
en- of Geddo. Her brown eyes tildns
ever so. slightly upward toward her
temples. had danced little frightened
qUicbStep. as their gaze met the fire
OF Bradam's eyes; and the yelled
Dinkish tint Of her checks perceptibly
GCepeHcd-
Upon this meeting, and the peculiar
recognition Of mutual admiration,
through his shrewd American tact,
Bradam had 50 engineered his move
meBts as to soon bring himself near
the little TOXIC maiden But she had
suddenly begun TO exercise coy re
serve. partially shielding her flushed
face behind a book whose covers were
Illuminated with great gilt designs
Nevertheless, Bradam soon came
near. enough to speak something in a
los tone, TO which ne got a pleasant
answer. Then he had made bold to
continue the conversation and to
make his words Of such a compliment
tary nature as &c keep the color Of the
girls cheeks playing hide and seek
from happy excitement
Although he had spent quite two
years in the Japanese metropolis,
BTadam's manipulation OF the native
tongue was not the happiest; and
there we're many pretty smiles OF
amusement at his expense during that
first conversation. But ali OF that was
sunshine to Bradam, for he was fasci-
mated.
But the little maid would not tell
where she lived, and the American
had been foFced 10 find that ont for
himself Il was not such an easy
task; and it was some time before he
had discovered her at home. Her
father was 4 shop man; and among
other things. he had a great garden
Of chrysanthemums. from which he
sold to Americans and Europeans.
reaping a fair harvest.
Here, Bradam found her one day,
her pretty head reared among the
chrysant hemums like one Of them;
and after that, he called her his
Lovely Marigold-"
The first time Bradam kissed her, It
was behind the hedge which surround
ed her fathers garden. and a sensa-
tiCn crept over him as OF having
tasted some rare tropical fruit which
had melted in his mouth with intox-
icating effect. She had but half under
stood his kisses, though she had IN
derstoCd his words of love, and she
knew that the American was pleading
for her to become his wife But.
though this filed her with intense
Joy, she at the same time felt afraid.
"Ah, my father. ny father Will new
er consent" she whispered. You
know. It isn't allowed I think" And
she shook her head sadly.
'-Oh. but he must consent. my little
MarigOid, he must, he must" declared
B-adam vehcmentIy.
The girl shook her head again.
But If he viii nOt?" And she looked
up into Bradam's eyes 6Oubtfully.
Then we must Tun away" said
T1-o dan, With determination
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03
GRATEFUL TO cUTIcURA
Fer Instant Relief and Speedy Cure Of
Raw and Seaiy HUmourr Itching
Day and Night-Sufered
Months.

Il wish you would publish this let
ter 50 that others suffering as I-have
may be helped. For months awful
sores covered my face and neck, scabs
forming, itching terribly day and
night, breaking OFen. and running
blood and matter. I had tried many
remedies, but was growing worse,
when started with Cutieura- The
first application gave ne instant re
lief, and when I had used two cakes
Of Cuticura Soap and three boxes Of
CuticuTa Ointment, was completely
cured. (signed) Miss Nellie Wander
Wiele. Lakeside. y. Y"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

Did you mail that letter gave yOd
this morning. she ss,'sed~her husband
yesterday.
y did" he said, Win ar De pride OF
virtue found out Il foGnd.R IN my
pocket on the car, and il reminded a
clergyman who was With me Of q
story
The clergyman said he has gone to
offer his sympathy to q woman whose
husband had Just died.
Aren't you going to build him q
fine monument ne asked her.
I certainl yam not she replied.
Why, was going through his pockets
only this morning and found FIVE OF my
letters he had forgotten to mail -
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

It vas with something like bOyish
giec that Bradam hurried along 70
the hedge that particular afternoon,
and his whistle echoed shrilly from
over the chrysanthemum beds. He
waited 4 few moments; then, growing
impatient. he was about to repeat the
call. when some branches OF the hedge
parted and the half frightened. half
smiling face OF his sweetheart ap-
pcared- In q moment Bradam held
her tightly in his arms.
Ssh" she whispered, as his lips
parted 90 speak. you whistled SO
loudly you almost frightened me from
coming.
.Ah. my little AIariaold. II was my
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

Bnt al this the girl shook her head
with decision That can never be, -
she declared. we must find some
other way
we shan ind a way, vowed Bra
dam. And, kissing her TapturOusiy
half a dozen times, he left her.
Il required q week for Bradan to
think It over, but he did It Then he
sought the little brOWn-eyed pearl cf
the Orient, as he liked to cali her IN
his thoughts The hedge had become
their trysting place and when Bradan
would creep along there and whistle
4 certain little air he had taught heT
to know, the sirl Would steal tom the
house % meet HIN.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

When q mother complained to Mrs.
Julia Ward Howe that her sons edu-
cation at Harvard was costing too
much money, the latter replied that IL
was the most expensive education
which usually vas the least valuable.
q had this fact brought home to me
a short time ago." she added. I was
visiting a certain family, and one
morning at breakfast tbs father said.
as he handed his son, a sophomore, q
ten-dOllar bill, Your studies are cost
ing me a great deal 7 know il,
father the son answered; and
don't study very hard, either"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

what 1 sui
fered no one
viii ever
know. fused
about every
known rene
that's said
TO be good for
kidney con-
plant, but
without de-
irving perma-
nent relief
Often when
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

A girl complained to the police be
cause a man remarked as she was
passing by: Where are you going,
my pretty maid?7 and yet the young
man says he was only refreshing hia
nIud with a daily bit Of poetry.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

A French scientist announces that
40 woman who gossips can hope to
live to great age He's mistaken.
II he had ever experienced any Of the
pleasures OF village life he would
know that gossips never die.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

Every housekeeper snonld know that
81 they will buy Defiance Cold Water
Starch for laundry use they viii save
not only time, because il never sticks
to the iron, but because each package
contains Is ozone full pOund-T while
ali other Cold Water StaTches are put
up in %-pOund packages, and the price
is the same, 10 cents Then again be-
cause Defiance Starch is free from all
Injurious chemicals II your grocer
tries to sen you 4 1907 package it IS
because he las 4 stock on hand which
be wishes to dispose Of before be puts
in Defiance. He knows that Defiance
Starch has printed on every package
in large letters and figures "16 ozs-
Demand Defiance and save much time
and money and the annoyance OF the
iron sticking. Defiance never sticks
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

Teacher: Have you looked up the
meaning OF the word imbibes,' Fan
n.y." Fanny: Yes, Els'am." Teach
er: Well, what does it mean p
Fanny: TO take in Teacher: Yes.
Nov give a sentence using the word. 4"
Fanny: My aunt imbibes bOardeTs. -
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

A dyspeptc bachelor complains: 4
have never yet seen the woman who
can be made to realize the Importance
OF hurTying Did no never observe
the results Of an announcement OF a
tempting bargain sale?
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

A mother was talking to her little
children about going TO bed early
Ted she said, earnestly, you and
Ethel ought TO 90 10 bed with the sun;
the chickens go TO bed with the sun. "
Yes. I know they do, mamma" Ted
replied, hut the Old hen-she always
gees with en-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

A new and excellent use has been
found for silver dollars When shov-
eIed out in large quantities it has
been discovered that they act instant
Is in stopping 4 run on a bank
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

Nov that some Pittsburg men have
offered q prize of $1,000 for the best
peace novel. q good many people are
wondering just what the book viii be-
OF course It isn't likely TO be a story
Of married life.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

Many of the men who have resolved
not 10 waste any money this year
started out by buying the most expen-
sive Iedgers On the market 10 keep
their personal accounts in.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

His little boy had stood on at one
side listening to Il all. He looked into
his mothers face and fearful eyes. and.
coming across the room, took her hand
ii his own and exclaimed, Mother,
ve made an awful mistake when we
married father. didn't wesl
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

you don't look like a criminal, %
said the philanthropic caller.
4 amt, miss responded the pris-
oIieT in cell &c.
What are you locked in here foTs'
''Tryin' to git up in the world
q don't understand"
The jury called it porch elimbin',
miss
or
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

Harry Lehr has announced that he
is going to retire from society This
cOaId have been arranged years ago
without checking up the great thrOns
in the least.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

A Portuguese scientist has produced
p great sun furnace in when TIE con
ceatFated rays Of the sun prove able
Ia melt every known substance From
all accounts, he should try it On the
Boston girl
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

That suit Of electric clothing invent
ed BY a Frenchman, where fine wires
run through the cloth connected with
a little battery carried in the pocket
may be selfheating, hut suppose the
current, By some accident, were
.'short-circuited F' The wearer couldn't
get out Of his clothes quick enough.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

A professor OF Trinity college, Dab
lin, Oyerhearing an undergraduate
using prOfane Oaths, rushed at him, ex-
claiming, Are you aware, sir, that you
are imperiling your immortal soul,
and, what is worse, mourning a fine of
five shillings?''
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

A New York man has paid s2a. 1908
for variegated caTrstiOu. He should
he careful The relatives Of rich meE
whc do queer things are having them
shut up in sa1itariumS
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

Friends OF Cornelius Vanderbilt are
congratulating him on winning 81, 75O,-
zoe IN Wall street; but II he has won,
somebody must have lost. Don't
cheer. boys, those poor fellows are
dying."
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-03-03

The California pruzc crop this year
Is I5G. 600 .OGO pounds. but If you are
tired OF the boarding why don't
YOU get married.