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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05
NOT SO VERY MYSTERIOUS.
Simple Explanation Of Phenomenon
That Puzzled Wise Men.

simple explanation OF TucnOHHSnOH
That Puzzled Wise Men.
Prof. Simon Newcomb. the astrono-
mer. said, at dinner in Washington:
"The simplest causes sometimes
produce the most puzzling effects.
Some years ago spent the month
of August at friends villa at Long
Branch.
MY host, with six or seven Of US,
was walking through the garden one
day after luncheon, when we came to
great glass globe set half in the
shade and half in the sun.
"'Here's a strange thing some one
said. The half of the globe that is in
the shade is warmer than the half
that is in the sun
Tmpossiblel we chorused.
But we touched the globe and
found that the glass actually was
warmer in the shade than in the sun.
"Then everybody tried to explain
this phenomenon. and the most re
markable theories for 1t were ad-
vanced.
zone said it was an effect Of refec-
ton, another that 1t was an effect Of
repulsion, another that the exhalatory
law-and so forth and so on.
But I had spied the gardener cut
ting roses and I called him over to US
Perhaps you said. can tell us
why the half of this glass bowl that is
in the sun is cooler than the half that
is In the shade?'
Why, yes, sir said the gardener;
I think can. You see, just before
you came out turned the bowl
around for fear Of its cracking in the
great heat"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05
Cure for Consumption.

A six months tour by bullock in
South Africa is the latest cure for con-
sumption. as advertised by London
doctor. Your own milch COW accom-
panies you, the pace is only two miles
an hour. there are frequent outspans.
and vegetables, butter. butchers meat.
fowls and eggs are easily obtainable.
it is said. The total cost is only S52S
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

century soil tiller has practically all
the modern comforts. His mail Is de-
liyered daily. He has telephone con-
nection with the buying and selling
world, affording the best opportunities
for marketing to advantage. His
home is of recent architecture, con-
structed of wood, brick or stone, and
well furnished He has modern plumb
ing and modern heating, and with the
advent of acetylene gas, he has mod
ern lighting. At night his home Is as
Rttractively illuminated as that of his
city brother. for 1t is suggestive fact
that "acetylene for country homes"
has SO appealed to the farmer, that Of
the 10000 users Of acetylene gas in
the United States, the farmer is one
of the largest Of all classes. Ever
seeking the best, he has not hesitated
In availing himself of this new light.
The continued growth and progress
Of this great country, ever cause OF
wonderment, has no greater exempli-
fication than evolution on the farm.
Already the farmer is becoming the
most envied Of men--the freeste the
healthiest. the happiestl
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05
Poet Who owns a Watch.

Il wouldn't charge anything for the
inclosed verses" writes a poet, but
my watch needs fixing. and that'n cost
S1.50; and then, my little boy needs
a baseball outfit, and my wife says we
can't get along at all this summer
without couple of hammocks; there
fore I need the money."-Atlanta Con
stitution.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

OF what want. and look as you felt
that day when drove up to the field?"
Maybe can" he said going back to
his place. He took his pose intelli-
gently and easily.
"Thats right" she said approving
ly, as she rapidly sketched his figure.
Only occasionally did she speak to
have him alter his position in the two
hours that she worked. He proved a
responsive model, but there was a
drawback. He had joyous mien and
radiance OF hope in his countenance
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05
BABY CAME NEAR DYING.
rrom an Awful skin Humor-
Scratched Till Blood RAM
Wasted to a Skeleton
Speedily Cured by
Cuticura.

when three months old my boy
broke out with an itching, watery
rash all over his body, and he would
scratch till the blood ran. We tried
nearly everything, but he grew worse.
wasting to a skeleton, and we feared
he would die. He slept only when
in our arms. The first application Of
Cuticnra soothed him so that he slept
in his cradle for the first time in many
weeks. One set Of Cuticura made a
complete and permanent cure.
(Signed) Mrs. M. G. Maitland, Jasper,
Ontario"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

my ono and only suit" said the
hard-Iuck philosopher, failed to keep
me warm during the winter, and SIND
lose that through the approaching
summer it will also fail to keep re
cool. suca Is lie. philadelphia
Bulletin.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

All the schoolboys and schoolgirls Of
France are asked to contribute ter
centimes (two cents) each for the pur-
chase Of tribute to the memory Of
Jules Verne, who has entertained and
enlightened them by his numerous
books of fiction. The subscription Is
opened by an Amiens newspaper and
money is already coming in.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

Expressed his genuine admiration.
me show you what idea am working
on"
He crossed the room and sat down
beside her. Here" she explained, is
a sketch Of your horses. and this is the
meadow, and this is the load Of hay.
What do you think Of them?"
He Expressed his genuine admira-
tion.
"You certainly know how to paint
horses. and the hay is lne."
Il tried to catch the close-of-day at
htude. Now. can't you catch the spirit
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

With the possible exception Of the
Grand Duchess Constantine, the wild
owed Grand Duchess Serge Is said to
be the most beautiful woman Of the
Russian royal family, and some people
consider she is the best looking Of
Queen Victoria's descendants.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05
Converts Confess Past.

Converts at the Torrey-Alexander re-
yivals in London confess their past"
as portion of the ceremony Of con-
version. One Of them admitted sing
inr solos iii church choir before he
found the truth
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05
s.IIu.v CONGESTION is Costly.

Owing to the railway congestion n
Argentina, farmers and exporters have
lost enormously. Government inter
vention has been demanded. incompe-
tent management having been stated
as the cause.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

Don't 20 into de5ti It IS remorse-
less; II robs ono Of sleep; 1t turns day
Il to night. and It HARNESSES brain anc
body. Better d few things r1id for
ihan many With debts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

One room at Tsarkoe, the cars
palace near St. Petersburg. has walls
Of lapis lazuli and floor Of ebony in
laid with mother-of-pearl. Another has
walls Of carved amber, and the walls
Of third are laid thick with beaten
gold.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

The King OF blood purifiers is DR..
Simmons Sarsaparilla. 1t rids the
system Of the winters accumulation
OF Impurities. 1t makes the young
feel well-the old feel young. Now
IS the time to renovate yourself. Sim
mons Sarsaparilla cannot be ex-
celled.
Price 60 cen4s ona $40
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05
Lock Easily ControIled.

The Ginnelle lock on the Seine is
50 constructed that one man can open
Or shut It by simply touching an cleo
tric button tA no sits "a his once
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

~Tommy, if were To give Willie 81
to divide with you, how much would
you getg'
" dunno, but think I could lick
.A - a IA e lin. NJ
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

The power to do great things gen
orally arises from the willingness to
do small things. Emerson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

Bobby Tin the country)-What has
that COW got a bell around her neck
for?
Sadie-Why, that's what she rings
when she wants TO tell the calf that
dinner is ready-Harper's Bazaar.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05
THE MODEM FARMER.
How He Lives, as Compared With
Fifty Years Ago.

he farming life Of
to-day, as con-
trasted with that
Of fifty years ago,
is a paradise Of
comfort and con-
venience. 7 b Q
lonely loghouse,
remote from mar
ket and devoid OF
advantages that a
half cycle Of time
has made possible,
would scarcely ap-
peal to the pres
ent day farmer.
The twentieth
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

In England they oftener call the
doctor than the curate for a sick
child.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

Life is like game Of cards, in
which good deal depends upon a
good deal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-05

Prlce 30 cents and s1.OO.
The statesman., 1905-11-10
NEGROES
MUSICAL
SHOWING

race cannot make history by neglect
ing TO keep record Of the things it
has done, is doing and eonlemplates
doing. Ii cannot meet the arguments
OF its critics and sianderers without
something tangible to refnte and con-
found them. There is in every state
some colored man or woman, or a
number OF them who know many
things concerning the race which if
reduced TO writing would possess his
torical value 10 the years TO come. ]
have done and am still trying to do
all ! can TO give publicity to every
item of historical value that comes
within my knowledge, Some day
they will be gathered together by a
Negro historian and be made to do
duty as links IN the great chain Of
Negro history in America.
One Of the foremost bandmasters Of
the ante bellum period was the cele.
brated Frank johnson of Philadel.
phia, who was the founder and con-
ductor OF the band which bore
his name. and which subseq uently
achieved international fame having
had the privilege and the honor of
playing before the late Queen Victo.
ria IN England at her special com
mand. While abroad the band gave
many public concerts in England
and on the Continent and attracted
immense audiences wherever it played
The statesman., 1905-11-10

Ii may interest some of the present
generation OF Negroes to know that
more than half century ago the Ne
gro musical composer was much in
evidence and that the output OF his
brain was not ragtims but music OF a
highly classical character. Philadel.
phia at that early period was the cen.
ter Of activity OF the musical celebri-
ties of the race and much Of the mu
sic written by them was published
there and in some of the great musi-
cal journals OF that period. | will
give the readers list OF these Negro
authors and their works.
II may be that some Of them have
played or sung some of their select
ions without knowing they were OF
Negro origin. The list is by no
means complete either as to the mum.
ber OF Negro composers, or Of their
works. l. would be a revelation to
the Negro and his critics alike If all
of this fugitive work could be gath.
cred and put into book form, But
Negroes have very little public spirit
and hence little If any interest in mat
ters OF this kind. That there is so
much good material concerning the
achievements OF the race ready to be
garnered, acceniuates the demand for
national Negro historial society
with branches or corresponding mem.
bers in every state and territory, a
The statesman., 1905-11-10

because of the novelty Of the enter
tainments. Mr.. johnson az ID the
members OF his band were shown ma
nv social courtesies by the nobility OF
England and were the lions OF the
hour during their brief stay on Abb
on's isle. ! have seen some OF the
English press notices OF the work CT
this band and they are fattering in
the extreme. Frank johnson was it
seems no ordinary man. He was very
mach of a genius, musical genius.
He was yoluminous composer as
the following list of his compositions
viii show, Alarm Gun Military Qua
drille," 1912, j. G. Osborn, Pub;
Centennial Dirge," 1882, Pub. by
author; London Polka Waltz ;
"New Cotiliions," G. E. Blake, Phila .
Pub; Cape May Gallopade," ]. 6.
Osborn Phlla., Pub; Col. c. G.
Childs' Parade March, 1895, G. Will
ling, Phila., Put; The American
Boy" patriotic song; "New Bird
Waltz" j. u. Osborn, Phila.; "Mo-
nonghahela Waltz" ls45 j. G, 0s-
born, Pub; Voice Quadrille;" ""Wash
ington Greys Quick Step Fiot Meig
men & Co., Phila.: Butchers and
Drovers Grand March," 1912, j, 6.
Osborn; philadelphia Firemen,s Pa
rade March" L. Meignen, Pub.
princeton Gallopade,' ls45, j, G.
Osborn, Pub; "Csmpanalogian
Quadrille," 1874, ]. F. Nunns, n. Y;
Pub; New Spanish Dance" Lee Il
Walker, Pub. New Cotillions,' 1923
Fiot Meignen & Co, Pub; "Bugle
Slow March aud Quick Step" "Vic-
toria Gallop," G. Willig, Phila,, Pub;
General Cadwalladers March, G,
Willig, Phila.; "Johnson's March"
G. Willig, Phila,; "Col. G, D, B.
Keims March Quick Step" g. Willig,
Phila.; "Phenix Polka" ls49, Lee Il
Walker, Pub /; New Cotillions," G,
E. Blake, Phila.
These are only few OF Frank
Johnson's compositions. Somewher, !,
in Philadelphia or in the State Of
Pennsylvania at least, there is or
ought to be some Negro or white man
with a complete set of the works Of
this wonderful man..
The statesman., 1905-11-10
NO.

There was a Mrs. Anna j. CASA
war, resident of Brooklyn. who
wrote and published song, The
Little White Casket," in 1891.
But Philadelphia in the early days
stood at the head Of the heap. Mr..
Jas. Hemmenway. very talented col
ored man wrote song entitled
That Rest so Sweet Like Bliss
Above" 1t was published in Atkin-
$ n Casket for Oct, 1929 which was
much admired aud became very pop
ular. He was also the author Of the
following: philadelphia Grand En-
tree March, aWashington Greys
Grand March" Washington Greys
Bugle Quick Step, ""Hunter and Hop
Waltzes."
Mr.. A. j. R. Connor comes next
with a song dedicated to Miss Matil-
da Cornish, entitled, My Cherished
Hope, Ny Fondest Dream" Ever
green Polka" 1859, Oliver, Ditson x
Co., Boston; american Polka Quad
rille," 1916 Oliver, Ditson Il Co, Bos-
ton; New York Polka Waltz" 1916,
A. Fiot, Phila.; Gen. Taylor's Gal
lop,' 1916, j. G. Osborn, Phila.;
Philadelphia Polka Waltz" 1916,
A. Fiot, Phila.; 1. o. of o. F. Quad
rille," ls46, Lee & Walker, Phila.;
Chestnut st. Promenade Quadrille,
1850, S. 7. Gordon, n. York.
It shouldbe remembered that whep
these Negroes were woting the muse
of music and proving their right to
be men that certain American states
men less than two hundred miles
from Philadelphia were making siren
uous efforts to fasten the stigma of
slavery upon the race forever.
Maryland also produced some mu-
sical geniuses but am only able to
present one of them, Robert Murry of
Baltimore, who wrote 'Furioso Gal
lop," published by Boswell Il Barriet,
Baltimore, ard "Tedesso Polka, by
Geo. Willig, Baltimore.
st. Louis can boast of T. W. Post
iewaite as one of its earliest Negro
musical composers. He wrote "St,
Louis Grey Quick .Step''i n 1852 and
(Continued on page l01
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Mas and family,
who have lived in this town for many
years, left here early Wednesday
morning by steamboat for Baton
Rouge. where they will make their
home in the future. Mr.. Mas has
leased store building in the capital
city and will eng in the dry goods
business, being assisted by his sons
and daughters. The Chief regrets the
departure of the Mas family, and
joins their many friends in wishing
them a large measure of success and
happiness in their new home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28
The Pump Tested.

The pumping station at the head of
Bayou Lafourehe installed jointly by
the Lafourche Basin and Atchafalaya
Levee Boards was tested last Sunday
by Prof. W. B. Gregory, OF Tulane
University, and Col. Arsene Perilliat,
a member of the Board of state engi-
neers, assisted bye Engineers Weiss,
Crump, Mundinger, Where and Webre,
of the state engineers Office. The
party arrived here Saturday evening
and registered at the Nichols Hotel,
returning to New Orleans Monday
morning. the work of testing the big
pump was commenced at s O'Clock
Sunday morning and took up almost
the entire day. The result of Prof.
Gregory's Investigations will be an
nounced within the next few days.
John 81. Murphy, the we'll known New
Orleans foundryman who built and in
stalled the pumping plant, was present
at the test, together with E. j. Bayle,
superintendent of Mr.. Murphy's iron
works, and John Dahmer, the general
foreman. According to the contract of
the Atchafalaya and Lafourehe boards
with Mr.. Murphy the minimum capacity
of the pump should be 50,000,00o gal
Ions in twentyfour hours, but as
only four of the five syphons have
worked we'll it is doubted whether this
condition has been fulfilled. The ex-
cellent reputation enjoyed by Mr.. MUIR
ply gives assurance that if any def
ciencies in the plant are developed
they will be promptly remedied.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28
For Over sixty Years

MIS- WIssLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over 90 years BY millions Of mothers
for their children while testlling with perfect
success. It soothes the child. softens the gums,
alays ali pain; cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for diarrhma. It will relieve the poor.
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by druggists
In eyery part of the world Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for MRS. Winalow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no othsE kind.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28
saved From Terrible Death.

The family of Mrs. M. l.. Bobbitt, of Bargar.
ton, Tenn. saw her dying and were powerless
every remedy used, failed, while consumption
was slowly but surely taking her life. In thie
terrible hour DIR. Kings New Discovery for
first bottle brought immediate relief and its
continued use completely cured her. Its the
most certain cure in the world for ali throat
and lug troubles. Guaranteed Bottles 60 cents
and ST. Trial bottles free at J.J. Leche's and WI.
Rhodes drug stores.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

In our account last week of the pre-
sentation of handsome bronze clock
to Capt. Z. Prosper Landry upon the
occasion of the golden anniversary of
his marriage, we stated that of the
children born to Capt. and Mrs. Lam
dry three were still hving-Misses
Adele and Jeanne Landry, of this
town, and W aldemar Landry, of Crow
ley. This was incorrect. inasmuch as
the esteemed couple have a fourth
child-Miss Laurence Landry, who is
teaching school in Philadelphia, Pa,
and who will be remembered by many
friends of the family in this commu-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

r. E. Perez, q prominent citizen OF
Plaquemines parish, accompanied by
by his family, arrived here Thursday
to attend the marriage Of his son, FL
dridgePerez, to Miss AureIia Rodeillat,
which was solemnized at the Catholic
church at 5 O'Clock p. n. Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

Sidney Lewis, member Of the board
of state engineers, arrived here Tues
day and left the following morning on
q trip down Bayou Lafourche. Mr..
Lewis is making an inspection of the
levees in the Pontchartrai levee dis
trio
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

The Donaldsonville Cooperage Com
pany has engaged Ned Won Lctten as
bookkeeper, and the young man 3
many friends are confident that he will
fill the position with credit to himself
and entire satisfaction to his emf
ployers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Bigley have is
sued invitations to the marriage of
their daughter, Bertha Alice, to Will
liam Bruce Harp, which will be solem-
nized on Sunday, Feb. 5. at the Catho-
lie church in ST. Gabriel, Iberville
parish. Miss Bigley was formerly
bookkeeper at the Cumberland Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company's local
exchange and is charming and popu-
lar young lady. Mr.. Harp is the ca
pable and obliging ticket agent at the
I. and P. Railro ad IS passenger depot
il. this town and has legion of
friends who will learn with pleasure
of his approaching marriage. The
Chief extends advance congratulations
to the prospective bride and groom
and trusts that their married life will
be one long round of uninterrupted
happiness.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

A new stock OF mems clothing and a
full line of the famous Hamilton Brown
shoes for children, misses and ladies
have just been received at Cheap
Tony's. Prices lower than ever and
QUALITY guaranteed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

A fine baby boy made his appear
ance Thursday morning at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond Truxillo, in
Smoke Bend, and The Chief tenders
hearty congratulations anent the aus
picious event. Il is gratifying to know
til at mother and child are doing we'll.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

Misses ophelia and Norma Roth,
OF Plaquemine, were the guests Of the
Misses Himel, of this place, Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

Also furniture and house furnishing goods such as
Bed Room Sets, Sideboards, Tables, Tsattan
Rockers, Book Cases, Chiffoniers, Cooking and
Heating Stoves Lamps, China Dinner Sets, Table
Glassware and too many other things to enumerate
corps of polite and lively clerks ever ready to
show you the goods. PRICES WITHIN THE
REACH OF ALL. PROMPT DELIVERIES
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

An enjoyable hop was wen at As
cension Hall Thursday night by the
young men of the town. The evening
was just right for dancing and the
music and floor were all that could be
wished for. Dainty refreshments were
served in abund ance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

H. B. Foley, the genial local rep
resentative Of the Ascension Coal Co.,
Ltd, spent a couple of days in New
Orleans this week, combining business
with pleasure.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

Mrs. James Teller came up from
New Orleans last Saturday to be at
the bedside of her brother, Edward
Won Lotion, ST., who has been seri-
ously i'll. She returned home Monday
morning, change for the better hav-
ing manifested itself in her brothers.
condition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

Mrs. Melville Israel and her two
pretty young daughters have returned
from New Orleans, where they went
last week on visit TO relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

A regular monthly meeting of the
Ascension Club is scheduled for next
"Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

Mrs. Jos. Gre and her mother, Mrs.
Leopold Trepagnier, together with
Mrs. Cire's two bright little girls, re-
turned last night from New Orleans,
where they had been spending a month
with relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-01-28

Jos. M. Heating, the hustling local
representative Of the A. Wilbert's
Sons Lumber and Single Company,
returned last night from a business
trip to New Orleans.