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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-12
Cotton Convention
Ne chants are Invited to Attend
Convention in New Orleans

The Waco business men s club
has instructed its secretary. Homer
D. Wade, Esq, to send out 10 the
secretary Of every business men S
organization in the cotton states
and territories . COPY Of the resolu-
tions recently passed BY theclub
inviting each organization 70 send
one OF more representatives to the
New Orleans Cotton Convention.
Tie merchants attending the con
vention will be invited to attend
conference Of merchants at the ST.
Charles Hotel on Wednesday, JBn.
75th 1925, being the second day Of
the convention, to appoint a com
mittee Of merchants to act with a
ike committee to be appointed BY
the cotton convention and also a
like committee to be appointed by
the conference Of bankers now be-
ing called to meet at the St.
Charles Hotel, Wednesday, Janu-
ary a5th 1905, at the same honr
the conference Of merchants will
meet.
These three committees Of cotton
growers. merchants and bankers
will take up the subject OF ware
housing cotton throughout the cot
ton states and territories, and
either devise some plan of their
own, or possibly adopt what is SO
generally known as the Waco
Plan
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-12
STOMACH troubles AND coNsTI-
PATTON.

'chamberiain's stomach and
Liver Tablets are the best thing for
stomach troubles and constipation
have ever sold, says J. K. Gull
man. a druggist Of Potierville. Mich.
They are easy 10 take and always
give satisfaction tell my custo-
mers 10 try them and # not salts
factory to come back and get their
money, but have never had a ccIu-
plant Fcr saie by Al druggists
Bring your watch 70 Gomez to be
regulated We make no charges
for THAT. #
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-12

4l5 Qparah pats. leaves Chickasha. 1910 a. ~.
z73 Mixed, due CAickasha- -.-..---..........
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-12
Odd FslIOWs' Meeting
Degrees Conferred and Oyster Sup
per at Midway Hotel

The I. o. o. +. Encampment
had an interesting and enjoyable
meeting last night. Several dis
tinguished visitors were present
and assisted in confering degrees.
Among these were Gel. Tom Alb
bot and Alessrs Godfrey and Wick
of II Reno and Mr. Butcher Of
Columbus, Ohio. The Golden
Rule aud Royal Purple degrees
were conferred upon A. P. Holland
and II. +. Burt.
A large number Of the members
were present. After the first de
gree had been conferred all repair.
ed to the Hotel Midway where a
fine oyster supper was served. The
work was then concluded al tie
hall.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-12

Phone Fl city coal yard, corner
18th and Kansas, for coal. tt
For Rent:-Two nicely furnish
cd rooms for light housekeeping.
Inquire at this Office Oil
All kinds OF scavenger work done
on short notice. Leave your order
at Kemp furniture store. If
I-R Boatright
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
some distance in front of me- a dense bit

some distance in front of me. dense bit of spruce woodland. It was now quite dusk, and, as I was unarmed, I decided not to enter, but to walk around this group of trees and undergrowth and see if the trail came out on the other side. If it did not, then, of course, knew where the bear must be. But, although I stepped as carefully as could, made too much noise on the snow, and before I got a third of the distance around the dark patch of woodland. heard a rust ling of branches, and out dashed the bear, scarcely twenty yards away, show ing the broad soles os his feet at every jump. It was now so close to nightfall that it was useless to follow the trail any further, so returned home. It was decided to organize bear hunt on the morrow, but the night grew warm. and a steady rain washed away all the snow. and with it the tracks of the bear. At the next snowfall, however, a hunting party will in all probability set out to settle scores with Bruin, for good sized bear is not considered a desirable acquisition to game preserve.
 ERNEST HAROLD HAYNES.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
THE DIAMOND
BATCH IN DOUBT
He May Go Back to Holyoke to Play . Some More News of
 Pitcher CIarkson.

Holyoke, Dec 1S.-Heinie Batch, a former Holyoke star, who went to Brooklyn after the season of 1904, may return to this city. The recent trade by which Brooklyn gets Outfielders Maloney and Mccarthy, Pitcher Briggs and Third Baseman Casey for Outfield- CT Sheckard, displaces Batch as third baseman for Brooklyn. He may try for the outfield, but he would welcome a chance to get with Holyoke again.
 It is claimed in the big league that Batch shies when trying to put the ball on base runners, and that because of this weakness his value as a third baseman is greatly impaired. He is . good outfielder, but there will be many experienced men available in Brooklyu next spring, and it is understood local- ly that there is strong chance Of Batch's services being arranged for. None of the club officials could be seen last night relative to the report, which came to Holyoke in letter to base ball follower.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
DERBY FOR BEN HOLDER.
Cypress Stakes at City Park Won by
 Luralighter. GHr tGs,H

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1s.ABen Holder won the Preliminary Derby at the Fair grounds. and Luralighter took the Cypress stakes at City park. These fixtures served to attract big crowds at the tracks, and the racing, under more favorable conditions than have prevailed in the last few days, was spirit.I and interesting.
 The Preliminary Derby was run as the fourth race at the Fair grounds. Eleven horses faced the starter, and the field was fairly good one, as the stake was worth $2, 150 to the winner. The distance was six furlongs. New ton Bennington's Guiding Star was lukewarm favorite at ' to ?, with VII lie Shields Ben Holder, quite as we'll backed. at to 1. The start was fair. and Delmore went out to make the running. He showed the way to the stretch, where Dickson brought Ben Hodder up with rush and won going away by two lengths James Reddick, at to 1. suffered from some interfer- ence in the early part, but closed strong in the last furlong and took the place from Delmore. Guiding Star ran a disappointing race
 | I. P. Mayberry, asIight favorite over Lady Ellison in the fifth race, got caught in a jam at the start and fell. Neither horse nor jockey was injured. Six favorites were beaten.
 A half holiday crowd filled the grand stand atCity park. Only two 'favorites finished first, and both were at odds on-Toscan in the third and Echodale in the fifth race. The Cypress handi- cap was won easily by Luralighter. which went to the post at to l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
MORE ABOUT GARRISON.

John Clarkson, once famous pitch CT, is a physical and mental wreck at his home in Bay City, Mich. Clarkson was taken to a sanitorium last fall, suffering from nervous collapse. but was removed to quiet place among friends the other day, where it is said he cannot survive long. It was in 1886 that Clarkson was really the star pitcher of the National league. He was a member of the Chicago team and was sold to Boston for $10,0OO cash, together with Mike Kelly, for whom a similar bonus was paid. As the re- nowned $20,000 battery, Clarkson and Kelly drew immense crowds to the games played by the Bostons for sey- eral years. Tn 1889 Clarkson was at his best. The Bostons had fierce struggle with the New Yorks for the pennant and were beaten out in the last few games. New York relied on Tim Keefe. who was Clarkson's equal as boXman. and some of the games in which they faced each other will never be forgotten by those who looked on. CIarkson save enough money to go into business in Bay City, where he. thrived up to the time that he was stricken He has three brothers, Ar thur. who was with Baltimore for a time; Henry. who played with liar yard. and Walter, also Harvard man. who is now a member of the New York Americans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
OA \ BEARS TRAIL
FARMER MoURNs THE LOSS OF
 SEVERAL OF HIS SHEEP.
Difficult to Find the Criminal-Man Reports Sight of Huge Creature Bruin Suspected and Later
 Proved Guilty Party.

A few weeks ago, my nearest neigh ybor drove up to the door. to inquire if had seen any of his sheep. From flock of thirty-six, nine were missing, and he thought he would ask me before hunting any further.
 That afternoon my neighbor called again, to say that he had found six of the flock, all dead and all torn. doubtless by some animal. Not wishing to yard his sheep so early, he obtained permission to turn them into the Corbin game pre- serve, where they would have an i'm penetrable fence. eight and half feet high, to protect them. Then he removed all the carcasses but one, and he and an other man took their guns and lay out jn the frosty air until nearly midnight, to see if the sheep-kilier would return. He didn't-that is. as long as they there; but next day the sheep had been dragged for several yards from the spot where they had left it, and large part of the flesh had been eaten. Plainly enough it was not the work of dog, for HO uOS HSIcaUOutS SOuiu LII d6 hOnfy sheep so far. nor would single dog eat so much of the flesh at a meal. Itold my neighbor to keep a bright lookout for footprints. but the gro6hd was pretty hard and dry, and he failed to find any. Next day went over there to look my self, but for some time my hunt was lfruitless. But kept on walking round and round the place. in wider circle each time. until came to muddy ditch, which followed. Presently I found what sought-the footprint of large animal In some respects 1t resembled the imprint which would be left by the bare foot of man, but 1t was blunter in front, and the marks of claws were very plain. It was the footprint of good sized bear.
 At once I connected this incident with the fact that two sheep were miss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
IN TRUE WESTERN STYLE.
Northern Pacific Train Held Up and
 Express Safe Dynamited.

Northern Pacific Train Held Up and
 Express Safe Dynamited.
 SPOKANE, Wash, Dec IS. - The North Coast limited. westbound. on the Northern Pacific railroad was held up and robbed fifteen miles west of North Yakima. Wash. Two masked men compelled the engineer to stop the train, run the locomotive. the mall and the express cars half a mile west of the train. The robbers dynamited the express car, shattered the through and local safes and escaped with the con tents.
 The amount of plunder obtained is not known.
 The passengers were not molested. and no shots were fired
 Engineer George W. Howe and the fireman saw two men climb over the tender with drawn revolvers. The train was stopped at the command of the robbers. Then the engine. the express and mail cars were cut on and run down the track. One robber stood guard over the train crew while the second blew of the car doors. Both bandits then attacked the safes in the express car. wrecking the doors and securing the valuables.
 Both highFsymen wore masks and were heavily armed They wore black hats and coats and blue Overalls. sber- iffs and deputies are after the despera- does.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
WINDSOR LOCKS BOUTS.

There was a big crowd in Burnaps Opera house in Windsor Locks Satnr- day night to see the wrestling carDl- val. William Shellington of Windsor Locks was matched with Bob Som merville of Adams. Mass. Sheillng- tons stomach went back on him in the afternoon and he was unable to go on. Herbert Hartley, who runs wrestling school in Springfield, and who former lv lived in Providence, was substi- trted although he took part in one of the preliminaries.
 Sommerville got two falls, the first in twenty-three and a half minutes and the second in eleven minutes. The conditions were that Sommerville was to throw Hartley twice in an hour: In one of the preliminaries Hartley won from Kid Kahoe of Brooklyn in two straight falls. Hartley said last night that he was not in the best condition Saturday night. He says he wants another match with Sommeryille and is willing to put up S100. Kid Filler. of South Manchester Is also willing to take on Sommerville at 123 pounds, for purse and the entire gate re- celpts. John c. Long, who was the referee Saturday night, said that Som- mervilIe and Filler ought to put up Il corking bout He would not express an opinion as to which was the better grappler.
 Hartley is matched to wrestle Mick Frank of HoIyoke Wednesday night and Fritz Anson of Worcester Friday night. In the first preliminary at Windsor Locks Sadler of Sufi1eld de feated Weinburgh of Boston in two falls. Sadler contracted to throw his man twice in half an hour and he did the job in twenty-nine minutes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18

ing. and guessed that Bruin had simply followed his food supply. by climbing one of the tall fence-posts and letting himself down on the inside. An i'm quiry at lumber camp brought out the fact that on two occasions when men were coming to camp at dusk. strange ldark-colored animal. much larger than "a boar. had been seen diving into the un- derbrush. through which it went with much commotion. knew then that my suspicion was correct. and I told my 1eighbor.
 A day or two later a light snow GOV cred the ground. and that evening. wan dering along the hillside in Corbin Park, i came upon the tracks of the bear again. followed them. and they led ne down into the valley. where pres ently cahae upon the remains of a ,partIy-eaten sheep. It must have been killed some days before. but the bear had revisited the scene. and apparently had made another good meal from the carcass. The trail led from this spot down the valley for quarter of mile. and then up the mountain through a belt of spruces- At one point the bear had approached large tree and climbed 'it. the ground below was covered with loose bark which had been scraped on. and the scratches made by the anil .nsIis claws were visible for twenty feet up. From this tree. the trsil again con finusd up the hill soon turning south for a short distance to a steep bank where the bear had scrspsd numerous tolss in the snow. possibly tn search oi teeehnuts. for beech trees were grOE- Ing close bg. After this hs had re- 'sumed his upssrd iorrney- and fol loved his trail alons brock fsr the bezl .psrt Of hzif mIle untn euaId sss. q
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
sheppara,. NotabIe sprint.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-The most notable performance at the testimonial games rendered to Ernie Hertberg. the coach and athlete. by the Twenty-sec- ond Regiment Athletic association here was the winning of the one mile scratch race by M W. Sheppard of the Irish-American Athletic club. who COW cred the distance within four-ffths of a second of the indoor worlds record. 4 minutes 26 seconds. made by Alex ander Grant in Boston. Sheppard's time was minutes % 4-5 seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
WRESTLING
BOYS ARE READY
Cronan and Roach Will Put Up a Strong Contest in Brooklyn
 Thursday Night.

Great wrestling is promised by the Brooklyn Athletic club on Thursday evening at the club rooms, when three fast matches will be pulled off. It has been a long time since the members of the Brooklyn club have enjoyed wrestling aside from few contests among the members. Thursday night, however, they will have the real arti' cle. for the matches will bring together some of the best boys in their respec- tive weights. The main contest be- tween Dave Cronan of the Brooklyn club and Jack Roach will see two clever and strong young fellows o things to each other. Both are trained to the hour and both will have big following of friends over there oh Thursday night. There will be lots of business over there also during the two preliminaries. The four who will face each other will make the fur fly and the young chaps expect to beoS the main contest in point of aggressive ness and cleverness. It will be great wrestling fest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand sta
 SScovill Manufacturing Co (Pl 6-Cor Bridge and Maglll sts. T-Exehsnge Place. 12-Rogers & Bro P) 13-Cor East Main and Niagara sts. l4-Cor East Main and wolcott road. 15-Cor Highland Walnut sts. 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor \. Elm and Kingsbury stA 23-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Mfg Co P.) 2o-Cor North Main and North stS. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 2T-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st 2e-Cor Ludlow and \. Willow stA S1-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Rlyerside and Bank sts. S4-Cor W. Main and Watertown rtl 35-Conn R'y & Et'g Co car h'se PJ S6-waterbury Brass Co CP) 3T-Cor Cedar and Meadow sta 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 45-New England Watch Go PJ 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co (Pl s6-Waterbury Buckle Go P) 4T-Cor s. Main and Washington st& b1-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-waterbury Clock Co. case fac Pl 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts. 58-Cor Liberty and River sta BT-No s Hose house.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sta. 62-Cor Doolsttle alley and Dublin A T2-Cor West Main and Willow sts. Ts-North Willow st. cor Hillside. T4-Cor Johnson and watervills stA 142-Wolcott st, beyond Howard ie2-Cor East Main and Welton sth I73-Eest Main st. opposite Poifa 2I2-The Platt Bros Co Pl 21s-Hammond Buckle Go P9 214-waterbury Cl'k Co. m'v't fac tFl 2Is-Cor North Main and Grove s1 25l-cor Round HiIl and Wand sta 252-Farm street
 2s4-Cornsr Edna snd North Main sts Qs1-Tunct5on Cooke and S. Main sts oss-Cor Abbott and Phoenix avenues. 2T2-Grove, bet central ( Holmes avs sI1-s. Y. E. Telephone Co bldg. tfJ sl2-Cor Bank and Meadow sta sf3-Randofph V CloNes tf4 s1s-Plume & Atwood lPl s1k-Auerfcan Ring Co P-N sfe-Eiectric IGght ststion Pl s1s-Holnes. Booth & Haydens Pl s11-No Hoss house
 Rz1-Cq- Green and Y. Leonard sts- ea-Cor Washington sv & Porter q t14-Cor Charles and Porter sts. ees-Cor simons q q Wa~hingtcn ~ f7i-CU Lumber q Coal Co (P9 <12-TzC Bros Pl
 4s2-Cor IAberfy and s. Main sta 4sl-Steele q Johnscn Mfg Co P9 Es1-Co- Baldwfn and Rye stx
 SIGNALS.
 L One stroke calls superints1denl to the cftv h2ll
 1.f Two strokes fire out recall
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 P9 Prsvsta
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
AN ARMED REVOLT.
Isle of Pines Has Munitions, Money
 and Men Prepared to Fight.

Isle Of Pines Has Munitions, Money
 and Men Prepared to Fight.
 HAVANA. Dec. iS.-President Ray nard of the Isle of Pines association in a letter says:
 "The last mail from the United States brought additional guarantees of S4O.OOO in cash and of men and all the ammunition needed to defend our rights and uphold the American flag in this isle. This makes over S2O0-OO0 in cash. 5000 men and all the muni- tions needed should we elect to use force in maintaining the rights of Americans on American territory"
 Secretary of the Interior Freyre Andrade when shown the above letter apparently was undisturbed. He said the United States doubtless could be depended upon to prevent the em- barkation of men and munitions of war for the Isle of Pines Asked whether he regarded Mr. RSynard's letter as grounds for prosecution. the secretary said that Et was a matter for the courts to decide. adding that the government would pay no attention to such state meufs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
CHARGED MISS ROOSEVELT DUTY
Trophies From the Orient Were Ap- tfSsf1ia.s' prnised at s2O,OO0.

&t E%VsVOVs
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-aIiss Alice Roosevelt's presents, brought by her from the orient, have been appraised by the customs inspector of the port of Georgetown. and she has paid the duty, amounting to s1.20615. The amount of duty paid indicates that the gifts were not nearly so valuable as has been stat ed. Their actual value was less than S20,000
 The appraisement was madein strict conformity with the law. and not the slightest favor was shown the presi- dents daughter. The amount of duty was paid by Miss Roosevelt herself by check against her personal income left her by her mother.
 Among the many and varied gifts that Miss Roosevelt received were fifty oriental fans, many of them exceeding ly beautiful.
 One of the mikados souvenirs. in which Miss Roosevelt takes special de light. is a tall screen of white satin, with pearl inlay. It is said to be strik- ingly beautiful The present made the young lady by the sultan of Sulu which made so much talk was not a ring. as has been supposed His highness gave Miss Roosevelt two very fine pearls perfectly matched. They were un mounted. The presidents daughter has turned them over to her fiance, Con gressman Nicholas Longworth. whc will have them made into e ring fol her.
 Miss Roosevelt has many rare piecei of royal Satsuma ware that were giysr her. One piece is over POO years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18

or will demonstrate to the sporting world that he is still physical phe- nomenon. Fitzsimmons is about 43 years old, according to the best Of authority. while O'Brien is 2T. They will weigh under ITO pounds, with the Philadelphian probably the lighter, but many sporting men insist that the battle will be for the heavyweight championship, inasmuch as that title properly reverted to Fitzsimmons in stead of Marvin Hart when, James J. Jefffie4 retired from the ring The re- suit of the fight depends wholly upon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
r.s. Len GIou% win shstxs..

BALLSTON. Y. Y-. Dee 1s.-Whiie Annie. the eighteen-months-old child Of stephen sabln of West Milton, snd her thTee-year-oid sister were playing alone in their house shotgun standing in the corner toFpled over and was dis charged the load Of heavy shot com pseteIy tearing the bead of the younger child. The mother had left the ehil- dren alone in the house for z little while. When she returned Annie vas dead while she other child lzy stunned bF fhe explosion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
Pigeon shoot at Bay Ridge.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-In cold, raw weather a dozen of the expert trap shooters of the Crescent Athletic Gun club used up some 2.OO0 clay pigeons in the third series of matches for the month on their grounds at Bay Ridge. On account of the overcast sky the light was not good. but in spite of this fact some excellent scores were made Captain Henry E. Vanderveer led the field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
Malr. Mon Rurhr M.teh.

LONDON. Dec. lS.-Wales defeated the New Zealand football team (Rugby ruIesl at Cardlff by a score Of to 0. thus administering to the visitors the first defeat they have suffered on the tour of the United Kingdom
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
Feur Dead In Lsr.in The.t.r Fire.

LORAIN. O. Dec 1S-FOur lives were lost to a fire which destroyed the verbeck theater here. James DwyeT. Mrs. William Msrsh and her two ehil- dren are dead The Marsh family had apartments in the front of the building on the third aoor. William Marsh was stage manager of the theater. Dwyer. another employee of the theafer. slept in the basement where the Ere orig mated. from which escape was cut of. Mrs Marsh and her chIidren rere sui foested by the smoke which poured up th. aarrow stairway lsss. tsoQpo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
". sr.Ist.x s~rfou.ly H.rt.

PARIS. Dee. Is-A serious aut0mo- hile smash occurred at level railway crossing at Avienon- A car owned hT I. W. spaldInE. a New York merchant who restdes In Fiorence. dashed into the barrier and was badly dauseed ur. spnlainx and 2 friend were serf- ousir injured he former is Ia C critical ron.fffoa-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
Ehr n.ae Run ef Eishtr-nl.-.

BINGHAMToN. \. T.. Dec 1s.- Grant Eby Of Buffalo in a match game Of pool in this city with ". H. Clear water made what is believed to be the worlds record for q run. making eighty-nine balls straight