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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-15

~ PROMISE meant performance, great things
might b expected from republican, administration
ID chickasha but ilcr about much assurance that
they will make good Nieir ond preIensons as there
was ~ regard Y their eiatehood promises in Okla
houa Loud Profession and scani performance is the
long suit Of the republicans. IL The present instance
we have only 10 look into their past record to ascer
tain just how much their promises mean.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-15

IT IS commendable in the republicans Of the civ
that they 80 on record again in favor Of immediate
statehood with Oklahoma and endorse the calling Of
constitutional convention. So far as known. this is
the first expression Of Indian Territory republicans On
the statehood question since their partvs recent funk
on the issue. II ought % do good in counteracting
the separate state movement that has been started
among the republicans
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-15

~ nis speech before tio republican convention
last night Tie Rev Mr. Hawsins exclaimed, q
sometimes wonder whether on Tie last great day when
the Lord comes ali republicans viii Be white o.
black" Interesting point for investigation by the
society for scientific research
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-15

TnE REPUBLICANS have picked mp good idea
long advocated BY The EXPIRES in insisting upon the
publication Of reports concerning the financial con-
dition Of The cy We are pleased 70 note that the
seed sown has borne fruit Did anybody ever hear Of
report being published during the last republican
administraLonl
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-15

Az ORDINANCE pending before The council now
recrganizes ihe water department and puts it Or tie
mot economical basis possible. Attention is also
called % the fact lhat new poll lax ordinance IS
ready for passage.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-15

JUDcR BRIDcEs was the Ciauncy NJ. Dupew Of
the convention The Judge says there are two places
in which be shines republican convention and a
Methodist meeting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-15

WHY DIDsr they 'poins with pride" 10 she
noble fight for statehood made by Brd2
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-15
CHAS. NJ. FECHHEIMFp
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

Commercial, Real Estate and Pro-
bate Practice. Johnson Building
Phone No. 600.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-15

TGg PKEsEwr democratic city administration
herited from the last republican ad,ain .s!raGon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-15
F. Il. RIDDLE

Attorn ev-at-L9iw
Notary Public and Sienographers
in Office. Rooms over Bank Of
Commerce, IN Sayer Building.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-15

THKKg wRzg 10 surprises ii il,e convention
republican meetings are not run that way.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-15

Iron Beds. colOrs. apple. 100
blue Or white 0i'uo
Mattresses, cotton top. clQ0
bound edge Stov
Solid Oak Dresses. mirror c5 or
I4x24. ~ohoS
The statesman., 1905-09-01

fore their night with Jackson. in the
south many moons ago, a great rattle
snake crawled from the bank of lake
and came into camp. The medicine
men assembled and told the members
of the tribe that great trouble was
about 10 come upon them. They would
have a great fight, and as the snake
went west part of the tribe would
be driven west They said that the
rattlesnake had been looked upon as
a messenger ever since. Capt. McKen-
non apologized for attempting to kill
the messenger from the Great Spirit,
and appeased the anger of the council
by giving the members a box of ci-
gars.
The statesman., 1905-09-01

opportunities in the most barren and
out-of-the- way places. Bunyan found
opportunity in Bedford jail TO write
the greatest allegory in the world on
the untwisted paper that had been
used to cork his bottles of milk. A
Theodore Parker or Lucy Stone
sees an opportunity to go TO college
in a chance to pick berries. One boy
sees an opening to his ambition in a
chance to chop wood, wait on table,
or run errands, where another sees
no chance at all. One sees an oppor.
tunity to get an education in the odds
and ends of time, evenings and half
holidays, which another throws away.
%. S Marden in Success Magazine.
- .-.
The statesman., 1905-09-01

Capt. McKennon was about TO Kill the
make when one Of the councilmen
stopped him, explaining in broken
English: Him rattlesnake; he come
to Seminole council; no other snake
do that, He sent by Great Spirit He
go south; that mean Mexico, We must
all go Mexico soon"
The captain was told that the rat.
tlesnake had long been messenger
TO the Seminole tribe from the Great
Spirit They told him that Just be-
The statesman., 1905-09-01
pOwaaer Empress Of China.

A wonderful woman is the dowager
empress of China. She is picture OF
vigor, with piercing black eyes, jet
black hair and pretty little hands,
whose nails, several inches long. are
protected by golden shields like elong-
sted thimbles. Tsi An is very vain
of these hands, which. according to
Chinese notions, are extremely beau
tiful; and she is equally proud of her
long hair, which she parts in front
and brushes over her ears, Manchu
fashion. At dinner she eats with
gold chopsticks, talks much and
smokes little.
The statesman., 1905-09-01
BE ON WATCH FOR CHANCES.
Writer Points Out Danger OF oppor.
tunlties BEING Invisible.

II is dangerous thing to wait for
opportunities until It becomes habit.
Energy and inclination for hard work
ooze out in the waiting. Opportunity
becomes invisible TO those who are
doing nothing. or looking somewhere
else for it. 1t is the great worker,
the man who is alert for chances that
sees them.
Some people become so opportun-
ity-blind that they cannot see chances
anywhere-they would pass through
a gold mine without noticing any
thing prectous-while others will find
The statesman., 1905-09-01
nTTLER MESSENGER TO TRIBE.
esrlnoles Accept serpent's Coming TO
Council as Aupury.

Great CONSERVATION was created
.nong the members of the Seminole
council at Wewoka, says Muskogee
a. IT, telegram to the Kansas City
Star. when large rattlesnake glided
into the tent where the assemblago
was being addressed by the attorney
OF the nation, Capt A. J. McKenpon.
The statesman., 1905-09-01

Die. Anak was the OF a race of giants.
ooK on this cast, and know the hand
That bore nation in its hold;
From this mute witness understand
What Lincoln was-how large Of mould
LII The man who sped the woodman's team,
II And deepest sunk the ploughmans share,
/, And pushed the laden raft astream,
kM OF fate before him unaware.
WH This was the hand that knew TO swing
Z The axe-since thus would freedom train
N Her son-and made the forest ring,
II And drove the wedge, and toiled aman.
~ Firm hand. that loftier Office took,
conscious leaders will obeyed,
And when men sought his word and look,
With steadfast might the gathering swayed.
No courtier's. toying with a sword.
Nor minstrels laid across a lutte;
chiefs. uplifted TO the Lord
When all the kings of earth were mute!
The hand Of Anak, sinewed strong,
The fingers that on greatness clutch;
Yet 10! the marks their lines along
or one who stroye and suffered much
For here. in knotted cord and vein.
trace the varying chart OF years;
know the troubled heart. the strain,
The weight Of Atas-and the tears
Again see the patient brow
That palm erewhile was wont 10 press;
And now tbs furrowed deep and now
Made smooth with hope and tenderness.
For something OF formless grace
This moulded outline plays about;
A plying fame, beyond cur trace,
Breathes like a spirit in and out
The love that cast an aureole
Round one who longer 70 endure,
Called mirth to ease his ceaseless dole,
Yet kept his nober purpose sure.
10 as gaze, the statured man.
Built up from yon large hand. appears:
A type that Nature wills to plan
But once In all peoples years.
What better than this voeeless cast
To tell Of such one as he
Since through its living semblance passed
The thought that bade race be freel
The statesman., 1905-09-01
THE HAND OF LINCOLN.
BY EDMUND CLARENCE STEDMAN,

OF
the myth
o earth Ac
cNdms 10 lhe blbl Anak
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08
BLIZZARD IN THE SOUTH,
Rain and Sleet In Texas. Louisians
 and Tennessee.

ou0
 MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. S.-With a blizzard raging in north and east Tex as and rain and sleet falling in many districts in southern Texas. Louisiana. Mississippi and Tennessee. weather conditions last night were decidedly worse than at any time since the pres ent storm began. A blizzard has been sweeping over tho cattle ranges of western Texas for two days. and last night showed no signs of abatement. Thousands of cattle are reported to be suffering and in many cases totally de priyei of water.
 Photographic communication is demor- alized in all sections of the southwest. and the cities of Shreveport. Baton Rouge and Crowley. in western Louisi- ana. are completely cut on from wire connection of any kind. Rain Is fall ing in New Orleans. Mobile and Mont gomery. accompanied by falling tenn perature
 The state of Arkansas is in the grasp of one of the worst sleet storms in its history
 Reports from Waco and southern Texas state that the temperature is slowly rising. Rains have set in. and it is feared the precipitation will be followed by a freeze.
 The city of Natchez. Miss. has been without wire communication since Sat urday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08

--hese outlawsw she continued, pursu ing her line of questioning. The duke has a strong arn," he an swered cautiously. They may be well content to permit him to come and go as he sees fit"
 Well, we'll she said perversely, 'l was only curious about the distance and the country
 For leagues the land is wild. bleak, inhospitable. and then 'tis level. mo- notonous. deserted. so lonely the song dies on the wandering minstrels lips. But the duke rides fast with his troop and soon would cover the mountain paths and dreary wastes" Nay" she interrupted impatiently. "I asked not how the duke woaH ride" 'I thought you wished to know, princess. he replied humbly.
 You thought" she began angrily, sitting erect.
 "I know. princess. fool should but jest. not think
 "Why do you cross me today?" she demanded petulantly. Gan you not sec
 Abruptly she rose. impatiently moved away. but few steps. however, when she turned, her face suddenly free from annoyance. in her eyes a soft de cision.
 There" she exclaimed. with smile half arch. half repentant. How can any one be angry on such day-all sunshine butterflies and flowersf'' He did not reply. and. mistress once more of herself she drew near.
 What a contrast to the stuffy pal ace. with all the courtiers. ministers and lap dogs" she went on. "lIere one can breathe. But how shall we make the most of such day. Stroll into the forest: sit by the fountain: run over the grassT''
 Her voice was softer than it had been: her words fraught with sugges- tions Of e1hilarating coInpanionship. Did she note their effect? Al any rate she laughed lightly. But how. she resumed. surveying her great unfolding skirt. "could one trip the sward with this monstrous gown. weighted with wreaths of silver: Is IL not hut one of the many pen alties of high birth: Oh. for the short skirts of the lowly. What comfort to he srrsyef Ike Iacgueliner' And she. princess. doubtless thinks likewise of more gorgeous sppareI , His heart beat faster ss he strove tc answer her in kind.
 "A waste of cl,th ir vanity. ss s-'t1 S~6 EaivIn- she replied lifting her arms that shUne with creamy softness from the dangling folds of heavy silk Were it not for this courtly incum- brance I should propose going into the fields with the hsymakerS- You may see them now-Iook-through the open jug in the foliage With an expression part resignation part rexret. she leaned ssainSt the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08
TIMELY TOPICS

Those bargains in boys and chill dren's suits and Overcoats at Harder's are great ones.
 Curran's special sale is in operation. Wednesday night shoppers as we'll as Thursdays will appreciate it. Something of interest at Castles market for Wednesday and Thursda! Fresh shoulders Sc pound.
 Duluth Imperial flour at S6.S5 a bar rel. with an empty barrel. at D. L. Dickinson X Sons. Silverware con, pons.
 J. Geraghty would like to give you rates on plate glass insurance.
 Ladies' 5Oc rubbers are now 39c at Frank. the shoeman's; mems 15c rub. bers reduced to 59c.
 Children's coats at $1.49 at Miller X Peck's; ladies' kersey coats S4.9S, silk waists x1.9S.
 You can buy q Sl Nancy" enamel shoe at Dodge's now for S2.39. Many other bargains.
 The Platt Mill Co have stock of shavings on hand. Makes the best bed ding for horses.
 Conway art store is showing nice line of Mexican drawn work. collars waists. pillow tops. etc.
 Lockhart's mill end sale will con tinue tonight and tomorrow at Reid & Hughes's.
 Harding has a lot of covered dishes decorated. used to sell for 1:c and SI. going at joc.
 Dougherty's: 15c and sl garments going at J0c.
 When going away your clothes will be safely housed if stored in Jones, Morgan X Cos trunks or bags.
 In looking for bargains glance over Grieve. Bis~et X Hollands ad. HaIf hose 1c pair.
 Warm gloves and underwear for -Oc at I. E. MullingS X Sons: caps iron, Joc to xiJ1.
 Commencing at 2 o'clock tomorrow the Turnbull Co will have 15 minute sales on many useful articles. See ad. Free coal with every Household range at the Langley Furniture Cos Your credit Is good there. X. Mailhiot will give double amount of green or Hunt stamps for the next three days. The Penn Merchandise Co sell camel goods and fancy groceries at low prices. Coffee from 1tc up. Black suits. suitable for all os-a- sions. at Epson. Singleton X Cos from s1O to SD
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08
around on her finger, as though he,

around on her finger, as though he, thoughts were concentrated on It.
 Accidents" she repeated. her hand :. now motioness. 'Is the way peril ous?'
 ''Thc country is most unsettled"
 What do you mean by unsettled?" she continued. bending forward with fingers clasped over her knees.
 The country Is infested with many rowing bands commanded by the so called independent barons who owe al legiance to neither king nor emperor" De answered. Their homes are perch cd. like eagles nests. upon some noun tain peak that commands the valleys travellers must proceed through. A fierce untamed crew. bent on rapine and murder
 Did you encounter any such?" gen tiy.
 "Ofttimcs."
 And left unscatLedr'
 "Becnuse I was jester. madam: something less than man: a lordling $ slave. a woman's plaything. Their sen tinels shared with me their iiasks: slept before their signal fires and even supped in the heart of their stone fast ncsses. Fools and monks are safe among them. for the one amuses and the other absolves their sins. Yet is there one free baron.- he added reflec- lively. whom eyen I should have done well to avoid: hc the most feared. the most savage. Louis of PfaIz-Urfeid.'
 Have you ever met himT" asked the princess In a mechanical tone.
 'No," with a short laugh. "A few of his kuaves encountered. however whose conduct SIIame,i the courtesy of the other mountain rogues I all but fsrei ill indeed from them. To the pleassntry of my greeting they replied with true rilferer's humor: the free baron had ordered every one searched They would have robbed and stripped me. despite the color of my coat. only fortunately instead of a fools staff I had a good blade of the dukes. For a moment it was cut and thrust-not jest and eibe- The audiences of the ar- tack surprised them. and before they eouId digest the humor of It the fool had slipped away
 sThe would not be uolesied hy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08
CHAPTER '.

T~ THROUGH the fowery path. so
 narrow her gown brushed tl.s
 leaves on either side. the
 SD Princess Louise appeared, walklng slowly 1ntently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer ther common trystlag spot, her favor ite ,a-,.n ,oOk A handsome bride. for, .or:i. as Jacqueline had suggested. All in white was she now. glittering white. with silver adornment, ravish ing,y hymeneal \ bride for duke or a king. more stately than the queen, hnndsomer than the favorite of favor k;tes who r1led tine king and France
 "Jacuueline." she said evincing nei- ther surprise nor any other emotion as She .,P-oacheN. "-3 st f-,ch my fan believe 'tis in the kings antecham- Der"
 Madam carried m fan when bc- san the girl.
 Then 'tis somewhere else. Do not oandy words, but fiBd it "
 Sir...ng o-. the bench as inc maid walked gl.-sIy away. sine remained for some moments in silent thought. 8 reverie the jester forbore tU disturb. Against the ciamberins ivy which for centuries had revcIe-i in this chosen spot izs Gs- hAnt sInai ring of ruri- ous workmanship glcsHliuc from her finger. Tine ring caused the jester iO eiart. remembering hr had last sesn if --,orn by the king
 ldIy the Princess Louise plucked Q leaf from the old. od vine. picked it spart and let the pieces float away. As they fr1ttered and fell ai the jest CTS feet she regarded him sith ahoughtfuI blue eyes
 How fer is it. she asked to the auke's pri1cipality.
 If he had doubted the u1aii's story he was now convinced The ring and her question confirmed Jaequeline's Darrative-
 -About fifteen days josrney. prin- ee0.- he replied
 'No farther
 Barring accidents. f nsy he made 1n that time
 She did not notice how dull vss his tpne. how b. avoided her za1e- Blind oD lin. she turned the ring around and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08

] Z vo burn on his heart. He rorgot the decree of the king. her equivocatlon, the unanswered question. Passionate. ly he thrust his hand into his doublet. The rose and love are one." he cried. The rose is''-
 Pardon me. madam" said voice, and Jacqueline, clear eyed, calm, stood before them. The fan was not in the kings bedchamber or I should have been here sooner. trust you have not been put out for want of itv'
 Not at all, Jacque!ine," returned her mistress. with a natural. tranquil movement, "although"--sharply-"you were gone longer than you should have beenw
 IT0 RE ro~rrNurD.1 ,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08
Hit the Soft Pedal.

Mamma-whaf's the matter with the baby?
 Papa-He va. playing around the pi- ano and he fell and bumped his head on ore of the pedals
 Mamma-Poor little deer, Is he badly hurt,
 Pspa-oh no, Fortunately it vas the soft pedai-Chieago Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08
IheI VIII Do IL

T don't undentand it. but I s-pose there's some good reason for it. re- nafked the old codser.
 Reason for vhat.-
 The way the papers print . portrait of . woman that looks like 1liapidafec coffee pet and state gneer it that she is tbs Detsd bsasU of tvo eeatinenn- &Anisxl1la CU019,1Ons1al
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08
GARD OF THANKS.

We desire to. express our most sin cere and heartfelt thanks to those who sympathized with us in our late be- reavement, the death of our beloved daughter and sister, especially to the teachers and pupils of the Washington school.
 MRS BACON AND FAMILY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08

ter. now dwelling on desth and danger. the shortness of life. the sweetness of passion. then telling the pleasures of the dane.
 Lower feII the princess hand until it touched the readers head: touched and fingered Before the fools eyes the letters of tEe book became blurred and then faded away. Doubt misgiv- ing fear. vanished sa the moment Ebe flower she bad Siven hl1 eeeDed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08
IATE WANTS.

EOR SALE-Two acre farm. new 8 room II house, barn and accommodation for 25o chickens. and one COW. good water in tho house. two miles from Nauga.uck. $500 buys this place at . price and terms that will suit quick purchaser. J. E. Sand iford, Real Estate, io9 Bank street. Tel.
 2.8-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08

FOR SALE-A house. barn and stable. ] and 6 acres of land. Water in the house. The property is located one mile and half from the trolley and the owner is leaving town and offers the pace at bargain. Inquire at Democrat office.
 2-86
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08

WANTED-Dyspeptcs or those who
 W are threatened with dread dyspepsia by reason of continued course of cold dinners to call and try one of our 20 cent dinners, 6 for $lOO, or even lunch backed up by cup of good hot coffee. The ex- pense is small and will undoubtedly save you many dollars in tho future in doctors bills to say nothing of suffering. Avery's South Main St. opp. Castles Market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08
Merely q fnditieu.

She-Once there vas . man who said he'd rather be fight than bs pres- ideEt-
 He-Yes. I remember reading some thing of the kind in a book of ancsent AissoFy.-CIneiDAafi Enqulrse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08
FOR SHLE.

EOR sALE-B ack horse in good con U dition, will sell reasonable if sod at once, owner sick. O. A. Valentine, 64 Grand street. 2-7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08

WANTED-straw and felt hatsto clean. W ty tfe sane hatters fiat were for five yesrs With tte cantury Hat Co.,. but new located at v Grand street, corner of Bank 7.6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08

SITUATION WANTED - By young D nan with good reputation. excellent handwriting and bookkeeper. desires a position in any office. Address P. o. Box lOi8 city. 2-8-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08

lTO ORENT-Six'room on Spencer avenue. Il Inquire al Weinstein's Cloak Rooms.
 2-8-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08

EoR SALES family house Maple St.. II four 3 family houses Walnut St, family house East Main St., family house Vine St.. 3 family house Ridgewood St. Inquire Danie! T. Harrington. No. 40 East Main. 2-2b
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08
MAeNER'S CUT PRICE SALE Starts Wednesday 10 a. m. until
 Saturday 70 p. m.

StdTtS WSVHeSudy iU d. III. untIi
 Saturday 10 p. m. S3.5O Gas Heater, pipe. nickel finish. S1.I5
 5c Gas Tubing. 1lac foot. 29c Brooms. 16c.
 4Oc Brooms. 29c.
 15c Skates. 3Jc.
 Clothes Pins. 6 dozen 5c. Ioc Dietz Dashboard Lanterns. 4jc. 6e Dietz Best Lanterns. 39r. 23c Gas Mantles twarrantedi. Iiac. Stove Backing. all kinds. 3c. X-Ray Backing. 4c.
 Bixby's Best Shoe Backing. :3c. Galvanized Wash Basins. 9c. Tin Wash Basins. 7c.
 19c Pictures and Frames. 5c. Nickel Plated Hammers. Sc. Mrs Potts Irons. nickel plated, alu- minum tops. S9c set.
 Galvanized Water Fails. 19c. S1o5 All Copper Kettles. G9c. s1.IO All Copper Kettles. aSc. Galvanized Boilers. 3oc. I9c and J9c.
 Galvanized Ironclad Rollers. S9c. Nickel Plated Gas Plier and Screw Driver. 1Oc.
 Tin Boilers. No .. 3:,c: No Boiler. sac: All Copper. IA ounce. warranted. S1.9s
 Open your eyes-s1-25 Block Light. Linsey ar welsbach Gas Light com plete. 59c. We also set them up. 2Jc OK Fiber Hub Scrub Brush. 1ne each. S1.2D dozen
 Never Slip Calks. 9ac box ur- Never Slip Wrench. sslc- First Quality Monkey Wrench. 2Sc. aiinrh s1.-O Saw. 3ac. warranted StilISon wrnches. GAr. scac asc and sI.Ia.
 s4a Gasoline Torch for wat.r pipeS. eie. S225.
 Big import of Imported EnameIine Ware. Agate and Steel Ware at pafa- lyzing prices
 II. 1s and 1s-quart Agate Kettles. aec-
 Iron Pots. Iron Kettles Spiders. Gridsles. nickel plated galvanized. polished etc. at the cheapest store e earth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08

WAN TED Everybody to know that 1
 W have removed my office from 63 Center street to room l. No. 27 West Main street. George Robbins. Insurance. Pen. sion Attorney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08

NOR SALE-Crea, Bargain. Misft and J second hand Clothing. Wm. Posner. 2O3 Bank St. 9-6.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-08

FoR RENT-Tenement of five rooms in U Con on's block. South Main street. Inquire at Bergins undertaking rooms or of William Milton, 4o Orange street.
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