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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19

absence The learned, refined fastid-
ious man of the world-the deep thinker
and laborious student-marveled at the
utter dependence he had come TO rest
upon that simple, unlearned, unpol.
ished nature.
There is but one thing genuine" ht
| muttered, as he saw the children for.
| saking their play and fruit to watch
anxiously in the direction the raft
should return. Toms good heart Ia
more than all my scientific knowledge
my laboriously acquired heritage
Even here, on this deserted island, am
| taught my own worthlessness. Oh,
the past, the past-if 1t were in the
power of mortal man to undo itw
A black cloud settled on his face.
His thoughts were evidently with some
painful scene in his past life, for his
teeth gnawed impatiently at his pallli
lip, his eye flashed, and on his high
forehead the veins knotted themselves
| like cords.
A CHEEKY halo, answered by glad
shouts of the children aroused him from
the painful reverie. He hurried down
to the beach, thankful to see Tom pad
ding back to the shore.
Here | am" shouted Tom, safe
and sound, you see, and bringing you
good news. Oh, but, sir, couldn't help
thinking If our folks had only trusted
the old hulk, and not tried the boats,
how many it would have saved. But
what does a poor weak cretur know
about it?-the Lords the best judge"
AS he drew the raft on shore he went
on in livelier tone, while he unloaded
its contents.
There, sir-there's a keg OF spirits Of
some kind. 1t may come handy when
the rainy season sets in. Here's a chist
of clothes. and this ere, I think, is
mighty fortunate, for l know all about
it. | brought this trunk out of the
cabin myself and put it in the hold,
and heard the maid say it belonged to
Lady Eleanor's mother, that she was
going to meet You know they was
mighty particular to call the little
thing Lady Eleanor, so | s'pose she is
one of the nobility. Here, little Ellie,
it's yours; and when're older maybe
you won't be sorry to have some pretty
clothes to wear-better than Tom can
manufacture. Ye must be nice with
EN-, though, for maybe they'll prove
some time who you be-
He turned then to hand Mr.. Vernon a
small clasp Bible-the Beacon Light OF
their deliverance.
Here. sir, l thought you'd be thank
full enough to see this. l calculate
you'll comfort us all out of it when the
blue days come"
He was stopping down, ready to lift
out another chest, and astonished that
the book was not taken as joyfully as
he expected; he raised himself and
looked at his companion keenly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
When the purse is fat from dearth Of
noodle
Slightly Confused.

When Senator Deboe was elected
from Kentucky from Joe Black Is
district, an ovation was given him
upon his return to his little mountain
town, "a barbecue Tor which several
fatted calves and other animals were
killed
Much impressed he made a speech
Of some length and eloquence. That
is, he began all right, but he made a
slight miscue at the finish.
That was what he said:
Friends and Fellow Citizens: '
feel this to be the greatest occasion of
my life. | am deeply gratified-m more
deeply than can say-by this honor
you have dore me in sending me as
Senator to the capital from the most
splendid state in the Union. from the
magnificent Blue Grass country, from
the only state that can boast of the
finest whisky the loveliest horses and
the fastest women in the world
Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19

lis not q dainty the gods would relish
Ihose feasting gods of mythology
The name would never with grace en-
bellish
The menus of high society.
But nothing can get more proper action
on the hungry spot meath a feller's
jeans.
Can give more comfort and satisfaction
TO a yearning stomach than pork and
beans.
When the inner man for feed is craving
AND the system is wrapped in flame
of yearn.
When, the stomach rebels and is misbe-
And the teeth in anxiety seem to burn
How the, gay, glad light OF anticipation
through fellows optics in joy ca
When on fhe air of the feeding station
he sniifs the odor of pork and beans.
When the purse is fiat from dearth Of
Doodle,
When but dime is reposing there.
When fellow feels he could eat a poodle
And try to imagine it Belgian hare.
When a reg lar dinner, with pie and pud-
din,
Is way UP yonder beyond his means
One feast is his, and a mighty good 'un-
mans size platter of pork and beans.
Chicago, mart of the hog. we bless you
With Nreaths OF gratitude dock your
And Boston. in love we'd fain caress you
For the succulent truck you've given
fame.
No comhinat tion de culinary.
From the dainty dishes Of kings and
Clear down to poverty's commissary,
Can hold a candle to pork and beans.
Denver Post.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
MET WITH TRAMp's FAVOR.
Custom Of Leaving strangers Shear
Had His Entire Approval.

Had His Entire Approval.
A tramp said. as he slapped his
arms with his hands to warm them:
"Durin harvest l found myself in
sassy-fras, Kent county, Md. Sassy
fras is farm kentry. l seen many a
fine farm down there.
"Haryestin' was finished on these
farms, and yet in every field seen a
sheaf OF grain standin'. l stopped and
looked at one O. them sheayes, and a
young woman wot had been comm up
the road stopped beside me.
The strangers sheaf, she said
'Wot? | said.
The strangers sheaf.'
Il didn't know what to MAILS OF her.
| examined her closely She was pret-
ty, with white skin and good clothes.
and says:
"'Wot's all this about the strangers
sheaf?
Why says she, all the farmers
hereabouts leave in each field, when
they harvest, one sheaf called the
strangers sheaf This belongs to the
first stranger that comes along. He
can do what he pleases with it--sell
it, or cart it off, or give it away. But
it's hissen.'
Then, says l, does this here sheaf
belong to me?'
Sure says she.
Wot's the idea Of the thing? 1
says.
It's for luck she explained. The
farmers think the strangers sheaf
gives them good luck. It's French
custom. All over France, in harvest
time, you'll find strangers sheayes
waitin' for the strangers to come and
take them. My fathers a Frenchman.
He interduced the custom here
Well, sir, | made over a dollar out
Of them strangers sheaves in Sassy
fras- You bet go to Sassy-fras again
next year Boston Post.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19

The ra& looked like a frail, unsea-
worthy thing when 1t was done, With
out a nail to secure IT, only bound to-
gether with great thongs of bark; but
Tom was quite satisfied, and had no
fear and early one fine morning, as
they sat round their palm-leaf break
fast cloth, announced his intention of
starting Immediately.
Mr.. Vernon wished TO accompany
him. but to this Tom would not con-
sent.
mo, no. said he. "wait till find
out what is the risk. Suppose we both
go, and are lost-what's to become OF
the children? Toms the one to CO."
Tom is q hero" replied Mr.. Vernon.
with emotion. Il wish you would let
the children call you Mr.. Harris 1t
pains me to hear them so familiar with
you, who are in reality our leader and
king"
Tom laughed.
Lord bless you, sir, shouldn't know
how to act with a handle to my name.
I've alters been Tom from the time
went to school to larn my letters, and
faith I've eenamost forgot EN- it's so
long ago and Tom | shall keep on.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks,
and l should feel as silly as a land-lub-
ber in the shrouds during blow II
anybody called me Mr.. Harris. Now,
then, I'm off
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
~vt-~-~Jt~-ssvtssssJS-~.
: A monS the Hopis /
as..-~ars.-ar
(special Correspondence. J

Out on the painted Desert" on the
border line Of northwestern Arizona
and extending down into Mexico,
there lives race of the most seclusive
and clannish people on the face Of the
earth.
The Hopis are now Uncle Sans
own people, for they have their homes
on his reservation, and yet few be-
sides the government officials, who
look after their welfare, have even a
reading acquaintance with this inter
esting tribe Of red men, If red men
they are.
It Is pretty generally conceded that
all the pueblo peoples of the great
Painted Desert are descendants Of
the race or races which dotted these
territories and southern Colorado with
strange ledge houses and who are
known as cliff dwellers, but beyond
that very little is known of them, even
by their next-door neighbors. DR..
Elizabeth Snyder Of Philadelphia is
the first woman to penetrate into the
heart OF the people. Recently return
ing from lengthy visit among the
Hopis, she brought with her a ro-
mantle love story, the enacting of
which gives clear idea of the ancient
customs still strictly adhered too by
these people living right in our midst.
The young people on these reserva-
tions are noted for their strength and
beauty, and courtship among the Hopis
is just as ardent as in civilized circles.
Marriage is q sacred institution, and
although separation is countenanced
there can be no remarriage once a
child is born to the couple. The mar
riagable age is thirteen, and it is sell
dom girl marries after seventeen.
Although virgin is treated with per-
feet courtesy she does not receive the
same respect as a wife.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19

When Thackeray was in Richmond
Va, during his visit to the United
States, john Esten Cooke asked him
IL he ever dictated his words to an
amanuensis. Thackeray answered
that he composed good deal in this
way. The whole OF ''Esmonds was
dictated, he said, an assurance that
will surprise most admirers OF that
finished work. Thackeray added:
Il also dictated all OF Pendennls.
cak: say think much Of 'Penden-
'his least Of the execution. Il GER
tainly drags about the middle. but |
had an attack OF illness about the
time l reached that part Of the book.
md could not make 1t any better than
ff Is"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
ITO BE coxrlSusD.D
moanwhus the building Nigh. Fall.


Mayor Hooper has received a legal
opinion from City Solicitor Elliott as
to the power Of the city authorities to
close school building which is con-
sidered dangerous to the lives of oc-
cupants Mr.. Elliott states that it is the
duty Of the fire commissioners to ex-
anime the building to see whether it's
condition is in violation of the law and
If it be SO found to report to the inspec-
tor Of buildings, who. with the ap-
proval OF the mayor is authorized to
make the repairs necessary. II. pend
ing the making Of the repairs. the
mayor is of the opinion that the oc-
cupancy OF the building is hazardous
to the lives OF the scholars 1t would
seem to be his duty to request the
board Of school commissioners "a make
immediate provision for the housing
Of the scholars elsewhere and. in the
absence Of such provision. to close the
school. Baltimore American.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19

Il don't know, SIR said he, slowly,
VI can't say, but something seems to
ell me shall have my grave here on
he island. He waited moment. over
powered by a nameless presentiment,
and then added cheerfully; But If it
Is to be SO, sir. no man living now will
have pleasanter one than can be
scooped out little beyond the spring
shere. under the Hibiscus tree. Ye
mind A. sir. II anything happens
there's where ia like to be laid.-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
Women HIahIy Esteemed.


Among the Hopis the women are
held in high esteem; they are treated
with galIantry remarkable among
Indians. Unlike the women of other
tribes, they perform only the lightest
duties, and are consulted on all trans
actions of note. The men farm and
barter; they also make the clothing
and household utensils. The dress
making is done in the kivas or under
ground ceremonial chambers, where
some stone shelves run around the
room upon which the leather, cloth
etc, are placed for cutting.
1t was from young Gonorilliez, a
famous Hopi beau, that DR.. Snyder
gained an insight into the courtship
and marriage customs of this strange
race of people.
Gonorilliez loved and was loved in
turn by a popular belle known as
Mashong-ce, or Butterfly Wings. He
had also won the affection Of another
young beauty, Alaxie or Fleet Foot,
and like the young gallant in the song,
he sighed, "Oh, how happy were
were t'other fair charmer away"
Both of these young girls were in
high favor with the parents of Gonoril-
liez, while the handsome fellow him
self was thought well of by the re-
spective mothers and fathers of Ma
shong-ce and Alaxie. They each
pulled at his heart strings, and he
found it impossible to decide between
them. Finally, however, it was ar
ranged that the matter should be de-
cided by corn-grinding. bread-making
contest.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
FIlIa.

"Wot are you a-cryin' forgr
Me teacher KEEP me in an called me
a ass"
Cheer up. ole man; that ain nothin'
to cry fort"
"Oh, amt a-crying for myself; I'm
a-weepin' cause it's SO rough on me
iatheri"-Truth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19

1t was the betrothal ceremony which
DR.. Snyder Witnessed and Of which
she took photographs east Mas
chong-ce and Alaxie arrived at the
home of their beloved early in the
morning, bringing with them the corn
which they were to grind and prepare
for the wedding feast. 1t was decided
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
CHAPTER IIL

. ON vas detaching
the hatchet from
the nail; he paused
a moment, and his
clear gray eye wan :
dered over wave
and sky to the YER
dant heights behind
them: a sober. tran
gull, melancholy,
entirely undehna-
bic look swept over
his face.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19

and in each compartment a slopint
slab of basalt rock is placed
Kneeling behind this trough Mas
hong-ce and Alaxie with their hail
done up in virgin whorls, commenced
side by side to grind the corn. They
seized in both hands narrow, fiat
piece Of rock, and with the motion OF
rubbing clothes on a washboard
moved up and down over the corn,
throwing a handful of grain at every
few strokes on the upper side of the
grinder.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19
CHAPTER w.
~ NXIOUsLY

=" -
eagerly the littlc
r ty watched
Toms raft padded
slowly around the
reef, disappearing
behind the cliff, and
with feverish i'm,
patience Mr.. Ver-
non paced to and
fro the intermina-
BILE four hours of his
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-19

Mashong-ce Wins Victory.
Steadily the girls kept at their task
all through the long morning and way
into the afternoon, until Alaxie. feel
ing that her rival was gaining on het
and furthermore that she was being
favored by Gonorilliez, threw down
her grinder and sorrowfully departed
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
Peden Paragraphs.

We are having some very dry
weather at present.
Cotton picking has begun in earn
est.
Mrs. J. ID. Mcneil does not inn
prove, but continues about the same.
Miss Merry Gay was recovering rap
idly, but took a chill a day or two
ago and relapsed. She is some bet
ter at this writing.
Mrs. S. w. Warren is nearly con
valescent.
Several of our boys and girls at
tended services at Shepherd school
house Sunday.
Mrs. j. w. Cook is visiting bel
father, Mr.. j. w. Combes, at Shur
qualak. Her worser half looks quite
lonesome.
Misses Annie Jarvis and Mary
Warren attended the Institute at
DeKalb last week. +.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. x. Stennis, of Wa
halak, ase visiting Mr. and Mrs. j.
d. Mcneil.
Mrs. Lizzie Peden and children
spent Sunday and Sunday night at
Mr.. j. G. Myatt's.
Mr.. Ben Gay, Of Evansville, ac-
companied bXhis sister, Miss Bette,
and sister-in-law, Mrs. Tom Gay,
made a flying visit to Peden last
week. Xxx
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
Pankey=- GIadney.

On Wednesday, at $3.50 p. M, Mr..
s. w. Pankey and Miss Minnie Belle
Gladney were married at the Pres
byterian Church in the presence of
a large concourse of spectators and
friends, the Rev. DR.. H. r. Ray
mond officiating in a most eloquent,
beautiful and emphatic ceremony. {
Mr.. Pankey is one of Starkyill6's
best and most progressive young
men, and the bride is the youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Glad
ney, amiable, cultured and refined
and a social attraction.
Their many friends are extending
congratulations, and wish for the
young and fair couple a life of JOY
and bliss, in which the News is de-
lighted to join.-Starkyille News.
MI. Pankey is o of Mrs. j. f.
Floore, of this place, and our people
will heartily second the happy felic-
iiations of the bride and groom's
many Starkville friends.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
For the Housewife.

In housekeeping liberality is often
the best economy, particularly at
the beginning of Winter, when the
wise expenditure of a considerable
sum on the, seasons food supply
may mean the saving of many dol
lar. Some practical advice in this
direction is given by Isabel Gordon
Curtis in the October DELINEATOR,
which contains many features of
housewifely interest. Halloween
Party Novelties" illustrating deli
cacies for Halloween refreshment
and entertainments, is a seasonable
item, and other culinary topics are
"Serving Game Dishes" Celery
Novelties,n III ON e-m ade and
Whole-wheat Bread" and "a Rice
Roundelay." In addition, Mary Tay-
lor-Ross has some helpful notes on
'sLittle Things of Housekeeping"
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
Club Lore.

The Twentieth Century Book Club
met at the home of Mrs. Richburg
Friday evening. The social feature
was most pleasingly carried out by
Misses Helen Carter and Pearl Rich
burg, who entertained the Club. A
different anne was introduced for
the merriment of the many guests.
The score cards were original, and
beautifully embossed. The refresh
ments were delightful.
The Club meets with Miss Mary
Wilbourn, September 22nd.
CLUB REPORTER.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
From Southern Star, Sept. 6.

From Southern Star, Sept. 6. !
Mrs. Doug Whittle, we are glad to
state, is reported to be very much
improved.
Several bales of cotton of this
years crop have been marketed in
town. One bale brought a premium
price of II IL cents.
Mr.. Claude Jones, OF the Jones
Band, and Miss Comilla Savell, of
Neshoba County, were married in
Philadelphia last week.
Presiding Elder Sullivan held
quarterly conference at Marvin on
Thursday. A good crowd and SPLEEN
did meeting reported.
Born-to Mr.. aod Mrs. John A.
Clark, Sunday night at $3.50 O'Clock,
a 10-pound girl baby. John is all
smiles, and will continue so until the
little one has the midnight collie"
The Teachers Association held it's
monthly meeting in town Thursday
night. Short speeches Were made
by Supt. Thompson, Institute Con-
ductor " allace and Hon. Geo. H.
Ethridge. Interesting papers Were
read by Misses Alma Overstreet and
Bette Key. Music was furnished by
the DeKalb string band.
Friday evening the negroes had a
''school breaking up" near Snoody
p~ostofiice, at which place Henry
Welsh and Jim and Ezra Hampton
became involved in a difficulty,
when Henry was shot and almost
instantly killed by Jim and Ezra.
1t is claimed by several that the
Welsh negro did not have even q
pocket-knife to defend himself with.
Henry had the reputation of being
one of the best darkeys in the coun-
ty, while the Hampton darkies We're
very fussy and quarrelsome.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
Always Successful.

When Indigestion becomes chronic il
is dangerous. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
will cure indigestion and all troubles re-
sulting therefrom, thus preventing ca
tarrh OF the stomach. DR.. Newbrough,
of League, w. Va, says: $50 those suf>
fering from indigestion or SOUL stomach
| would say there is no better remedy
than kodol Dyspepsia Cure. I have pre-
scribed it for a number of my patients
with good success" Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure dtgests what you eat and makes
the stomach sweet. Sold by Eastland.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
Death of Mrs. jeff Graham.

After a protracted illness, at her
home near Oak Grove, on Friday,
September LIST, the gentle spirit of
this. good m found eternal
peace. She was a truly good wo-
man, loved and respected by all
who knew her, and her death was a
sad blow to many.
Prior to her marriage, deceased
was a Miss Little, and a large fam
lily circle mourn her demise. To all
we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
Stores VIII Close.

To Our Customers and the Public
Generally:
Owing to Church (Hebrew) holt
days, the stores of the undersigned
merchants will be closed ON Satur-
day, September Both (the Jewish
New Year,, and on Monday, Octo-
Der 9th (the Day of Atonement).
JOE CRAMER,
G.. RosENBAUM,
Scooba..
w. RosENBAUM,
DeKalb.
j. JONAS,
Sucarnochee.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
Are You Engaged?

Engaged people should remember
that, after marriage, many quarrels can
be avoided by keeping their digestions
in good condition with Electric Bitters.
s A. Brown, Of Bennettsville, S. c., says:
"For years my wife suffered intensely
from dyspepsia, complicated with a tor
pid liver, until she lost her strength and
vigor, and became a mere wreck of her
former self. Then she tried Electric
BitterH, which helped her at once, and
finally made her entirely well. She is
now strong and healthy" 0. Esstland,
druggist, sells and guarantees them at
SOC. a bottle.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
Headache and Neuralgia.

Browns Iron Bitters has for the last
twenty-five years been used by thous-
ands who have been cured and generally
bene fitted in health. Take this medi
cine regularly for a month or two and
those racking headaches which leave
YOU weak and almost deranged yield to
its gentle yet sure action. Neuralgia,
which perhaps has tortured you for
years, is often cured by one or two bot
ties of Browns Iron Bitters. Sold by
0. Eastland, druggist, Scooba.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
This May Be Important to You.

Nothing has been devised to relieve
pain that equals DR.. Classes German
Penetrating Liniment. Its use not only
stops the pain, but prevents inflamma-
ton. reduces swellipgs, heals sores and
cuts. 1t ia soothing and cooling when
applied to burns or scalde; the agony is
quickly allayed. 1t ia antiseptic. pre-
vents blood poisoning, as in a barbed
wire scratch or q wound from a rusty
nail. Sold by Jas. H Duke.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
NOTICE

To the Ginning Public:
Our ginning plant is now ready
for operation and will open up on
Thursday, September 18th. We will
appreciate your patronage, and
promise satisfaction.
We will also conduct a Coal Yard
in connection.
ScooBA GINNING & M'F'G Co.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
Beautiful Women.

Plump cheeka, flushed with the soft
glow of health and a pure complexion,
make ell women beautiful. Take a small
dose of Herblne after each meal; it will
prevent constipation and help digest
what you have eaten: Mrs. VIM. M
Stroud, Midlothian, Tex, writes May q,
1901: 1--WE have used Herbine in our
family for eight years. and found it the
best medicine we ever used for consti~
patton, bilious fever and malaria" Sold
by o. Eastland, druggist, Scooba.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
The Kemper Herald
THE S.

PREsB YrER1AN-servtces on LIST and Bird
Sundays in each month at II Il. m. and p.
IN. Pulpit untitled.
sabbath school at 9:s@a.m.; j. w. Carter,
Superintendent.
Observation-Disclosures on Ind Sunday in
each month at IL u. IN. and 7 p. M. III. b.
Perritt, Pastor.
sabbath school at 9:aO II. M; B. Il. Kuyk-
endall, superintendent.
BApTIsT-Services ON 4th Sunday in each
month mt IL n. m. and I D. IN. Jesse r. Buck,
Pastor.