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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
Enforcing Bad Laws.

One of Mr.. Roosevelt's firnest convic-
lions, to judge from his past performances,
especially as police commissioner of New
York. is that all laws should be enforced
until repealed, and that law that has been
allowed to die through neglect is a menace
to the public good While he served at
the head of the metropolitan police depart
Ipent he resurrected several such statutes.
breathed life into them and put them into
effect, to the CONSERVATION of portions of
the community. He was often quoted as
saying that there was but one safe way to
repeal a law, and that was by legislative
enactment.
Were it not for the frequent news para
graphs in the local papers relative to GER
tain court proceedings it might be suspected
that the President thinks that the District
smoke law is moribund and in need of en-
forcement. perhaps to the end of securing
its amendment. His recommendations for
much more severe penalties, If adopted by
Congress, would certainly galvanlze the
statute into a most amazing life, but its
active application would cause the death of
all local business.
The present law is far from dead. 1t Is
not even dying. It IS in good health, indeed,
so far as its application Is concerned. That.
able sanitarian, the health officer, has saved
it from ignominious end by Interpreting
it arbitrarily. If it stood in attempted prac-
tice. as its letter indicates, forbdding the
slightest emission of dense black or gray
smoke, with any sort of inspection corps
to put 1t into effect. it would, with the
penalties running as a present render the
conduct of business in Washington virtually
impossible. And with the one-rninute grace
granted by the health officer, it is bur-
densome. inequitable, unevenly applied i'm
practical statute.
The adoption of the Presidents recon-
mendations, without amendment would
cause such serious state of affairs at the
capital that the radical amendment of the
law would be imperatively demanded In the
interest of the public welfare OF the two
evils, continued partial and ineouftable en-
forcement of the law as it is now construed
by the health officer. and the application of
the harsh penalties suggested by the Presi-
dent on either a one-minute or no-emis-
sion basis, the latter would be really prefer
able. For then relief would surely come.
probably In the form of sensible adjust
ment of the prohibition to the requirements
OF business. coupled with such penalties as
might be deemed wise to give the Statute
full and just bearing upon all offenders.
There Is, indeed. no objection on the part
of the progressive, conscientious citizens Of
Washington to the adoption of the Presf-
dents proposed penalties for smoke-emfs-
sion, provided the law is so framed that It
becomes possible to obey It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
Farmers Becoming Business Men.

From the Louisville Courier Journal
Viewed from all sides, farming is a great
business. And 1t Is as a real, live, sub
stantial and serious business that the
farmers should regard and conduct their
affairs. Fortunately, system Is rapidly rev.
authorizing the business. In the golden
northwest the successful farmers are man
aging. their estates like great manufacture
ing plants. There are no leaks no slipshod
methods. They are piling up magnificent
crops and are making fortunes. Down our
way through Kentucky and the SOUTH too,
the farmers are beginning to look upon
their occupation as a sure-enough business
and not as a speculative pastime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
Developing Foreign Trade.

Senator Oyerman of North Carolina Is OF
those who think that We need more mar
ksts. and that we shall not find them un-
less we seek them and inform ourselves as
to the general foreign trade. For this pur-
pose he proposes the appointment OF a
commission OF five members, with author
ity to employ experts. whose duty It shall
be to investigate the whole question of the
worlds commerce. with the view OF ascer-
tanning how much more OF 1t than we now
enjoy could be ours By the making of a
concentrated and intelligent effort. He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
The Dawn of Gentleness.

When foot ball is at last reformed
By national decree,
Let us not rest, but still toll on
Toward things that ought to be.
Let's regulate the bargain throngs
That madly surge and press
And lure the temper feminine
To anger and distress.
Let's regulate the crowds that climb
On the suburban car
And push their elbows in your eyes
And leave full many scar
With their umbrellas used for spears
AS the redoubt is stormed.
There may be hope for cen these things
If foot ball is reformed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
Oyama and Togo.

From the New York Tribune
Home from his wars, the veteran Marshal
Oyama is fttingly received with all the pub
lie honors grateful Japan can bestow.
These are comparable only with those given
a little time ago to Admiral Togo, the voice
of the island empire saying to the latter:
mighty Seaman. this is be
Was great by land thou by sea-
Higher praise could not be given to either
and, unlike their ilustrious prototypes. they
both receive it in their lives. and not ito
the roll of muffied drums"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
Dregs of Misrule.
rom the PHILADELPHIA Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
The horrible state of the Schuyikiu water,
since the autumn rains washed down new
clouds of culm into the dirty stream, ex-
cites renewed Impotence and may well ex-
cite renewed indignation at the dishonest
administration that has kept q supply
of filtered water still an unrealized dream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
SHOOTING STARS.
Mild Sarcasm

1 suppose you have some original ideas
that you would like to offer in Congress?"
No" answered the new member, II have
been observing closely aud 1 perceive that
the man who seeks to be original in this
august assemblage immedia tely stamps him
self a novice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

There Is no doubt that some of Uncle
Sans representatives in the neighborhood
of the equator feel that the payroll should
be SO revised as to permit a greater allow
ance for ice water and malaria medicine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
Those Good Old Days.

From the frlncetuu OIHrlUu-.seWb.
With bumper corn crop safe, and prices
Of farm products ruling strong, there is no
longer any need to revert to the good old
times" The average farmer considers the
present times good enough for him. The
man with bad Liver. is. OF course, not
average.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

When Senator T1llman finds things to ap-
prove In the Presidents message there does
not seem to be much use in anybody's con-
tinuing to hold out. Might as well make
the popularity vote unanimous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

Now that motor cars are to be placed un-
DER the supervision Of the interstate COM
merce commission the man who wants to
be safe may have to take along lawyer
as well as chauffeur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

1t is not quite clear whether the discon-
dnuance OF passes by railways is to be re-
garded as threat to legislators prom
Use to the general public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

1t seems odd to suggest salary OF $500
year for the superintendent of national
bureau of life insurance when 100000 Is an
ordinary salary for an office In one of the
companies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
Endurance.

Are you capable of enduring toll. self
sacrifice and personal discomfort in your
determination to accomplish something you
have set out to dor inquired the man who
gives advice.
YES answered the youth, II can con-
scientiousy say 1 am. l once colored a
meerschaum pine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
OF Equal Importance.

Which do you think we had better
make, said one Russian official, threats or
promises?"
Whichever you choose" answered the
other The people are paying just as much
attention to one as to the other"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

It Is most unfortunate that the careers
of some Russian officials should seem to
sanction assassination or any brute violence
as a means of vengeance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

1t will be no great hardship to some Of
the corporations to be prohibited from con-
tributing to campaign funds They were
not very enthusiastic in the first place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

Popular interest In the bicycle has disap-
peared. but New York can still get crowds
to witness its use as a test of the utmost
possibilities of human endurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

A legislative fight over the Panama canal
was long ago regarded as down on the list
of things inevitable. 1t may as well come
early.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

The Russian citizens method of attacking
graft Is as Intellectual as 1t is crude and
sanguinary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
Cannon.

From the Springfield Republican.
Economy Is said to be the watehword
of the coming Congress. But who will
watch the watchword and keep 1t In sight?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
A Serious Disagreement

Oh, dove of peace, your wings uplift,
And show us by your kind devices
A reconciliation swift
TwiXt Christmas pocketbooks and price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

From the New York World.
President Roosevelt celebrates the inaug-
uration of economy In the government
printing Office by writing the longest presi-
Dental message ON record
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

The army cooking school seems to indorse
the wisdom of the epicures who declare
that biscuit may be more deadly than
huf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

A number of the bills now being intro
duced In Congress are good old friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
Cigarettes and Beer.

From the New York Mail.
A Wilkesbarre judge has decided that
cigarettes are worse than beer. Some cigar
cites than some beer, your honor. Objec-
ton sustained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
The Serpent In Eden Again.

From the Pittsburg Gazette.
Mark Twain has recently revived both
Adam and Eve for literary purposes, but
has not yet threatened to raise Cain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

Once in a whfle.' said Uncle Eben.
youH hear man sayin he regrets his
past, when de fact is dat he's afraid of his
future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

The insurance investigation continues to
make people famous against their wills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
Autonobiling.

From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
s soosi se Ssssi,
Deadf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

OIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAA
should not be addressed to any tndfv1dua1
connected with the ONCE, but simply TO
TIE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

This Palais Royal Coupon and
sixteen cents Q6o) entities
bearer to one 25c. Hand Bag.
with choice of all colors Only
for Saturday. December 0. 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

This Palals Royal Coupon and
$3.50 entities bearer to one 81
Mocha Vanity Bag, latest style.
fitted with mirror and powder
puff. Only for Saturday. Decem-
Der 9. 1905.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21
A LITTLE CHRISTMAS COMEDY
The Bashiul YOuns Swain Goes
Shcppins--and Blushcs

|
This is one of the 5, asol.s Of the
year when :he bashful young man
has troubles. He has to go shop.
ping to buy Christmas present
for her Ia mu.t meme n.ous Il .
derlaking this, one Of the most i'm
, portant which the youthful swain
has to deal with. OF course some
Of the more merccnary and less
z notlonal wooers manage to have
falling OUT about this time and
avoid the issue. but the young man
who is really sweet on his 'sweetie"
enters upon the duty very serious
| ly and solemnly.
Bashful young man has been
thinking about it for many weeks
and, incidentllv, has been comput-
ing the funds in his treasury de-
partment- Lit must be be some
thing very elegant and expensive =
this goes without saying. He
would like to buy an automobile
or diamond broach, nothing would
be too fine for her, but being a
young man of limited means, he
must moderate his ambitions. He
has gone over the entire cata-
CORY Of Christmas gifts, has scan
ned the show windows and know
everything in them. Time was
when he might have settled the
whole matter peremtorily by pur-
a large album with blne plush
cover, or manicure set in a
dainty box. but these wontgo now
adays.
The young man enters the shop
where all the elegant things are
displayed. Perhaps he knows ex-
actly what he is going to buy-has
already spotted it. Pretty sales
girl confronts him at once she is a
friend Of her. He does not
4
want the pretty you'g lady to
wait on him "shep would
find out his secret and would
perhaps learn the cost Of the
gift. This will never do. Some
thing for your" politely says the
young lady and the young man
fblushes and says No ! was just
Hooking around" Soon sale
man approaches him, he points out
the article, asking the price, Jews"
him down if he can, buys it, has
the price marked up from S2.48 to
$s.75, the article is wrapped up
and the agony IS over.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21
POSITIONS ABOLISHED

The following positions in the
freight traffic department Of the
Rock Island have been abolished:
]. A. Hanley of Chicago, general.
freight agent; Joseph White Of
Abeline, Kan, live stock agent,
II. H. Severns Of Chicago, as
sistaut general freight agent; o. p.
Byers of Hutchinson, Kan division
freight agent J.P FengeI Of
Hutchinson, traviing freight agent
Ben F. Davis Of Oklahoma City,
live stock agent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21
A SURPRISE

A merry crowd surprised Lloyd
Palmer with a birthday party last
evening, the young people who en-
ioyed the evening were. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Yandle, Misses Mary
Tew, Ora ami Theo Ramey and
Stella Burk. Messrs. Tom Father
rec, Victor Powers, Bodie Powell,
Max REM and Adelbert Eldred.
Lost Between Mich MIMI. Ave.
on ost large pocket book contain-
ing about $50, worth Of notes aud
some money; finder please return to
this Office or Grover Brunk. o1-o3
Subscribe for the EXPRESS,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21
MASTER MECHANIC HONOBEO
rock lsIand Engineers Presented Mr.
McDonough Handsome Presents

= purity Of Ro,k Island locome
tive engineers called ON Master
No'' lic McDonough last night at
.Iir Early Hotel and through their
-pokesmar, ". Fields, presented
- .ia some handsome Christmas
reinembrances. For Mr.. McDon-
ough the boys brought a very
handsome upholstered chair and
for his wife, a beautiful gold hand
le umbrella. Mr., Fields presented
the gifts in very appropriate
manner and the recipient respond
ed most httingly, expressing his
thanks to the boys for the gifts
and the spirit which prompted
them.
Mr.. McDonough IS one of the
most popular officials the company
has ever.had here. He has the entire
respect and confidence of the men
and although they do not always
agree with him, they know that he
is seldom wrong and whatever he
says goes" with the boys.
Mr.. McDonough left this after
noon to spend Christmas with his
family in Galveston.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

J. P. Whatley has sold his hank
interests at Carnegie and is NOV
ing to Chickasha. He was cashier
of the Citizens Bank at that place.
Mr.. Whatley is a brother Of Mrs.
R. M.Cochran and formerly lived
here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

The town has been full of home
seekers who came in ON the ex-
cursion Wednesday. The Rock
Island brought four big train loads
They are from all parts of north
and east.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

Miss Lillian Hendricks returned
last night from Topeka where she
has been attending the Sisters of
Bethany College and will spend
the holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Wallace Hend icks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

Chickasha is well represented in
the program Of the Territorial
Bar Association in session at Okla
homa City. Judge Dickerson reads
a paper on "The Trial Lawyer
while c. M. Fechheimer discusses
the history Of the Indian treaties.
DR.. Maurice Buchbaum of Chr
|cago, has located in Chickasha for
the practice his profession. He IS
graduate Of the Rush Medical
College, Chicago, one Of the oldest
and best institutions in the country.
His card appears in the EXPRESS
as ~deutcher ART and chirurg,
He comes very highly recommend
ed. The Doctor has his Office in
Room a, Terrell building.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

We call your attention to
Sigmoms big add on last page Of
this paper and what they have to
say.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

V.N. Sayer one Of the prominent
citizens of Muskogee ishere look.
ing after business i-lerests and
visiting his brother D. D. Say
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21
NOTICE. OF ELECTION

held in the city OF Chickasha on
the 10 day Of Jan. 1906, for the
purpose ofdeterming whether the
the city council of The city Of
/ Chickasha shall cause 10 be issued
bonds in the sum Of sixty thous-
and dollars; the same to bear in
terest at the rate of S per cent rer
aunum, payable semi annually, to
mature twenty years from the date
of INSURANCE. of same. The said
bonds to be used by the city Of
Chickasha for thr purpose of con-
struction OF extensions to the
present Water and Sewer System,
owned, controlled and operated by
said city Of Chickasha. and,
Whereas, by the terms of said or
ldinance the Mayor Of the said city
of Chickasha is required to give at
least 80 days public notices Of the
time and place of holding snch
election.
| Now, therefore l, John H. Ven
able, Mayor of the city of Chick
Iasha Southern District of the In
dian Territory, hereby proclaim
and give notice that special cleo
tion will be held in said city oi
Chickasha on the 10th day OF Jan,
1906 for the purpose Of detcrmin.
ining whether the City council OF
the city of Chickasha shall cause tc
be issued bonds to the amount of
| sixty thousand dollars, bearing in
terest at the rate of Of 5 per cent
| per annum to mature within twenty
years from date ST inssusance.
| The proceeds of the sale of such
bonds to be used for the purpose oi
constructing TO the present Water
aud Sewer System, owned, con-
trolled and operated by the city o.
Chickasha.
All parties voting at snch cleo
| tion for the issuance of such bond:
shall have written or printed or
ticket for the insurance Of Watel
and Sewers extension bonds.
Every person voting shall be quail
lifted elector within the city o
Chickasha and shall be the owne
Of real or personal property in th'
/ city Of Chickasha, subject to tax
alton.
Places Of holding such election
shall be as follows:
In ward No. /. Cor, 6 & Mimi
Ave.
In howard / Brick Ban.
IN ward No. ) Police cour
Room.
In ward No. 4 Fannan House
Z The following judges have bee
4 appointed to hold such election
Z their respective ward
I in wBrd No. / Webb Hendrick
]. f. Bishop and ]. B. Biggers.
In ward No. ]. T. Hill, G. 4
Edwards and j. d. Bridges.
: In Ward No. 8 B. F, Kendig,
T. w. Miller and L. J. Gray.
In ward No. a Steve Hatsell,
= T. Barnhart and J. p Bowman
Such election seall be- held an
conducted and the returns there,
made as provided by law.
Witness my hand as Mayor
the city Of Chickasha / T on til
: the I4th day of Dec. 1905.
John H. Venab
Msy'
Attest:
Joe Dews, City clerk
First publication Dec IS 100
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

School closed Today for The holi-
day: The teachers and pupis
will have two weeks vacation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

Miss Louella James returned
home esterday from Denison Tex
as where she has been attending
Bloomfield Seminary. She will
spend the holidays with her par
ents
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

A. L. Nail Of Higgins Tex. is
greeting his many old time friends
il the city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

Miss May Murphey come home
today from Hot Springs Ark, to
spend the HOLIDAYS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

The Trades Carnival is the
place to buy, open all day Satur-
day
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

see the many new things in the
funture line at Sigmons furniture
Store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

The Trades Carnival is where
you get the worth Of your money
and the right change.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

Henry Schafer Of E Reno was
in the city today on business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

Good board with pleasant rooms
at r25 Iowa Ave. If.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

Everybody is going to TIE
Trades Carnival.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

DR.. E. M. Bailey will 60 to Dali
las tomorrow for holiday visit.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

Oranges IS cents per doz at
Brading Bros. gf.o7
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

For Rent-Half of store room,
Cheap to right party. Chickasha
Light, Heat and Power Co. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

Christmas Bells will be ringing and old problem
What shall give Him Christmas will once more confront
you
We have made few suggestions above and should you
fail to find suitable item the list we would be pleased to have
you call and We II do all in our power assist you M
good rule follow in selecting gifts for Man to buy
what ihe'woud be apt to buy for himself
All our prices arel moderate, and always your
service.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-21

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