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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26
PRIMARY CONVEX ZION CALLED
To Select Delegates To Big Statehood
Convention

BY request Of the secretary Of
the Single Statehood Executive
Committee, I hereby call a mass
convention Of the voters of this re-
cording District of the Ind. Ter
to meet in the court room at Chick
asha at 2 o'clock Saturday after
Noon, June s, 1905, to elect 22
delegates and like number of
alternates to the Statehood Con-
vention TO be held IN Oklahoma
City, July II, 1905. This Conven-
ton will be com posed of 1000
delegates and as many alternates.
Senator Bailey Of Texas, Senator
Bcveridge of Indiana, Congressman
Hamilton Of Michigan, Gen. John
w. Noble of St. Louis and Con-
gressmen Murdock and Calderhead
of Kansas, will be among the noted
present to address the
convention. This will be the great
test Statehood convention ever
held and this district should be
we'll represented, To that end I
urge large attendance on the
convention. All railroads
will make rate of one fare plus
fifty cents for the round trip to
Oklahoma City Convention, good
from July II to Is, inclusive. H.
B. Johnson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26
WILL PRESENT UNION DEPOT
AT the Opera House Friday Evening. A
Novel Entertainment

Miss Annie Sara Book, the cele-
brated West Virginia elocutionist,
arrived in the city Saturday and
under her direction a novel enter
tainment, Union Depot for a Day"
will be presented at theopera house
next Friday evening. The enter
is to be given under the auspices of
the Ladies Aid Society Of the
Christian Church.
Miss Book has given her inter-
tainment in nearly all of the i'm
portant towns of the territories
and it has proved immensely
popular.
The Muskogee Phoenix says of
it:
"Muskogee, or about l 200 to T.
500 residents of the Queen City
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26
BRAIN LEAKS.

Steadfastness is not pighead-
edness.
A thing worth having is worth
going after.
Love Of home is the foundation
of patriotism.
Punctuality is the advancing
guard of progress.
Selfishness and stinginess are
not evidence OF thrift.
Today is the crucial point of
yesterday and tomorrow.
Charity given to cover a sin is
a thin gauzy garment.
Men who ride hobbies never
walk in the footprints of others.
Have you ever wondered if a
summer girl" is half as cool as
she looks?
Christianity is vastly more than
being good through fear Of pun
ishment.
The man who quits work by
the clock will always have to work
by the clock.
1t is unsafe to intrust an i'm
portant matter to man who has
nothing else to do.
A kind word to the living is
better than hothouse full Of
flowers for the dead.
The less man does around
his cottage the more he believes
he could do around mansion.
One trouble with most would
be reformers is that they begir
at the wrong end Of the task.
The man who stops to wave q
big stick at every dog that barks
at him, will not go far in day.
Every notice how much harder
the wooden pew of a church is
than the wooden chair in a opera
house? -Commoner.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

State OF OHIO, city of Toledo,
Lucas County, IS: Frank J. Cheney
nmakes oath that he is senior partne
Of the firm of r. ] Cheney & Co.
doing business in the cityof Toledo
County and State aforesaid, and
that the said firm will pay the sum
of One Hundred Dollars for each
and every case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by tie use of Halls 5
Catarrh Cure-FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day Of
December, A, D., 1886. (Seal. A.
w. GLEASON, Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free. F, ].
CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o. Sold
by all Druggists, 75c. Take Halls
Family Pills for constipation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

witnessed the production of"Union
Depot for a Day" at the Hinton
last evening. 1t was the first un-
ion depot, Muskogee ever had and
the large audience thoroughly en-
joyed the unique production.
THE play was presented by
local talent, and each player did
his part in way that won applause.
The play is full Of snap, hustle and
hustle, such as one sees at union
station where trains are constantly
coming and going, where one sees
every type of humanity, from the
garrulous old lady and the smart
rube to the staid business man,
dignifed statesman, bevy of pretty
maids, the dude, Dootblack and
newsboy. They were all there last
evening and each contributed to-
ward the merriment of the occasion
"The play was full Of laughs
and the audience was generous il
its contribution to the success OF
the evening. There was not {
vacant seat in the house
every box was taken and firing,
of humanity lined the walls. The
play was good from beginning t.
end, full of humorous incidents
aud amusing situations"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

DR.. Mansholts condition is re-
ported to be very critical today.
Small hopes of his recovery are
entertained.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

VIM. A Foreman of Lindsay
end Mise Disa Alexander of Tuttle
were united in marriage by Judge
Payne at the court house yester-
day afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

Mrs. A. c., Mccall and little
daughter returned to their home
in Herington, Kan, Saturday after
a visit of three weeks with Mrs. F.
E. Riddle.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

J. H. Jackson, trainmaster for
the Frisco, with headquarters at
Sapulpa, is in the city on official
business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

Last evening J. Frank Fouche,
the talented Shakespearean imper-
senator, gave classical recital.
Mr.. Fouche is without donbt the
best Shakespearean reader that has
visited the Pacific coast in years.
His rendition of Hamlet was sup.
erb. All went away more than
pleased and anxious to hear him
again tonight in the Merchant of
Venice. Daily Examiner, San
Francisco, Cal. Sept. 'o9. st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

Regular meeting of the L. Q. T.
NJ. tomorrow at 2:3o P. M. at the
A. O. U. w. Hall. All members
are requested to be present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

Mrs. William Bnrdsal Of Texar-
kama is the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. w. s. Staley. The latter has
been i'll for the past three weeks
but will probably be up in few
days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

A. L. Mordt, the real estate man
goes to Caddo County tomorrow on
business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

Eugene and Walter Edmond who
have both been i'll with fever are
reported worse today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26
HORSES. MULES AND CATTLE.

We have the following choice
stock for immediate sale at very
low prices.
One team fine iron grey mares,
six and seven years old, weight
1850 each, perfectly sound and
good style.
One team mules, seven and eight
years old, weight 1850, fine pair.
One team mules six and seven
years old, weight 100, all right in
every way.
One full blood 3 year old Jersey
Bull, Seven milk COWS with calves,
six short horn heifers.
This stock is all of an excellent
quality and in fine condition. The
prices are extremely low. Call at
once and get your ch oice. Wells,
Bohart & Leech. 5I-53
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

EN-. Duncan travelling passenger
agent for the Rock Island, was
here from Oklahoma City today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

Lawrence Mills left last night
for visit TO his home in Sherman,
Texas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

It's good for Sunday dinner; bet
ter still for supper. The old fash
ion kind Barbecued meat. Third
and Kansas. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

DIR. E. G. Dinwiddie of Wash
ngtor, D. G. will speak Wednes-
day night to a mass meeting at
the Christian church. You will
miss something good if you miss
hearing this free lecture.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

Miss Beatrice Whitley has been
elected to a position in the Wood
land Park School Of Colorado for
the coming year at $40 month.
Miss WiDley served three years as
primary teacher in the Cnickasha
schools, but resigned year ago to
go to Colorado.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

The EXPRESS is under Obligations
to w. ]. Killion for a fine box Of
peaches and plums, received Sat
urday. Nj. Killion says his trees
are heavily loaded with fruit, prov
ing conclusively that this section
is fine fruit country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26
sPRAINED ANKLE, STIFF NECK.
LAME SHOULDER.

These are three common ailments
for which Chamberlain S PainBalm
is especially valuable. If prompt
ly applied it will save you time,
money and suffering when troubled
with any one Of these ailments.
For sale by all druggists,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

A blushing young couple stood
before Deputy Recorder Scoffern
this morning asking for license to
wed. The young lady was only 10
years of age Mr.. Scofern asked
for the papers containing the writ
ten consent Of her parents, and the
document was found TO be signed
by the father only. OF course the
recorder could not grant the license
and the matrimonially inclined
young people had TO return to their
home thirteen miles in the country
to come again another day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

0. d. Groom is a new man in
the First National Bank. He
works in the transit department
and is also exchange teller. Mr.
Groom comes from the Third Nat
ional Bank of St. Louis. He is a
young man of pleasing address with
much experience i'll the banking
business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

c. B. Campbell of Minco was in
the city ON business today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

Knights of Columbus meet each second and
fourth Tuesday at A. o. U. w. Hall.-A. G.
FISHER, X. G.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26
FRISCO TIME TABLE.


No. AIS Lawton accommodat daily lv. 7;05 pm
No. ALB Quanah Passesger daily lv. l0:40 a m
No. 473 Mixed Except Sunday lv. ll:55 am
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26
Chickasha Lodge No. g.

JOE SHELBY CAMP 975. U. c. v.
will meet on Saturday of each week at l o'clock
p. m. All veterans are cordially invited to attend
C. G. BUCHANAN. Commander; I. j. GOSS, Ait.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26

MODERN WOoDMEN OF AMERICA
meets every Friday night at A. o. u w. Hall.
Visiting members cordially invited to attend.
JOHN ITZEN Consul; j. S. TATMAN, Clerk.
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16
JACKETS CAPES
CLOAKS

We have them In aft lengths. AS a
special offer, we put on sale twenty.tour
ladies' long, rain-proot C1oaks In light and
dark co1ors; regular $12 and SIS IN, this
sale for $9.98. As we are only putting
On limited number, 1t will pay You to
calf early and make your selection
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16
BOARD OF TRADE

A fair sized meeting Of the board OF
the report OF the committee to look up
suitable location for a site for the
state encampment.
In the absence Of President Ford.
Jake Brown presided at the meeting.
Judge Joseph Bell, chairman Of the
committee, being unavoidably absent,
Lieutenant Graham made the report,
to the effect that they had found a
splendid location south Of Ocala, and
between the S. A. L. and A. c. L
railroads. owned by Messrs. Hall and
Robertson, for which they desired SIS
an acre They deemed this price too
steep and further time was granted
the committee.
Mr.. J. J. Gerig brought up the pro-
miscuous and dangerous practice OF
discharging fire crackers and fire.
works in the heart OF the city. on the
main business streets, endangerins
not only life and limb OF individuals
but holding in holy terror the fears
and apprehensions Of people driving
skittish or scary animals. as well as
the extreme menace to property. II
was the sense of Messrs. Gerig. Sny-
der and weathers that the habit
should be restrained and controlled
by appropriate council proceedings
City Attorney Biggs was asked about
existing ordinances, and he remarked
that they were on the books.
A petition is being circulated fol
signatures, to be presented to the
council Tuesday night.
Other matters Of interest to the
merchants and trade of the city wer,
discussed, but not for publication a
present
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16
KLEIN G. CAMPBELL

Don't overlook the fine advertise
ment in this issue of the big ten days
sale of boys suits at Klein & Camp
bells big dry goods store. This house
bought more Of these suits than they
need, and are going to sell $50 suits
for boys from to Is years of age. at
your own price. In addition TO this
big item of bargains. they have many
others i'm their immense stock, just as
attractive to the buyer who is trying
TO save money. They will give you
immense values in dry goods, dress
goods, shoes. hats and notions, bed
clothing Of all kinds. mems suits,
trunks. valises and umbrellas. ladies'
coats. skirts. waists and underwear.
ribbons, laces. etc. Be sure you visit
this store.
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

The jury in the <ase Of Of Rev. N. T.
D. Cummings, colored, for embezzle-
ment brought in a verdict at noon af
not guilty.
Judge W. S. Bullock then sentenced
the following prisoners: John Brown,
fifteen years for manslaughter; Petty
Davis. three years in the penitentiary
for killing Ransom Miller. The judge
in each case, INDUCED In a few re-
marks on the evidence. In the case OF
Davis he said most Of the turymen
were for acquittal, as the evidence
showed Miller had threatened his life
and advanced on him with a knife
While the testimony was conflicting
the jury sifted the same and came to
the above conclusion.
valuable gold watch from another ne
gro, pretending he would have it re-
paired, but never returned the same
got three years, and will hobble
through the term on crutches, as he
has only one leg.
The last one to receive sentence was
Arthur Minshew, a white man, who
was found guilty of appropriating
money belonging to another. Thi:
prisoner has the distinction Of assist
ing in the late Jail delivery. The Law
in the case was one years imprison-
ment. but the judge let him off with
six months.
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16
SPECIALS SPECIALS

1000 yards Kimono and Wrapper cloths;
in all colors and designs; regular 1Oc and
15c; in this sale - &c
1000 yards Quilting; in all colors; worth &c
and SC; in this sale - - Sc
40 dozen mems Top Shirts in Percales Mad
ras and Flannels; worth regular 75c; in
this sale - 4Sc
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16
EVERYBODY DELIGHTED
Newbro's Herpicide Destroys the Dan
druff Germ and Prevents Badness

Quinine and rum and a whole lot of
other things are pleasant to rub on
the scalp after washing it free of
dandruff, but no one preparation OF
the general run cures dandruff and
falling hair. Newbro's Herpicide will
positively destroy that germ, so that
there can be no dandruff, and so that
the hair will grow luxuriantly. DE
stroy the cause, and you will remove
the effect"
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c
in stamps for sample to the Herpicide
Co, Detroit, Mich. Tydings & Co.
special agents. Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16
A CERTAIN CURE FOR GROUP

Group there is no time to experiment
with new remedies. no matter how
highly they may be recommended.
There is one preparation that can al
ways be depended upon. II has been
in use for many years and has never
been known To fail viz: Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. Mr.. VI. F. Compton
OF Market, Texas. says Of ii. Il have
used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in
severe cases OF Group with my chill
d~en. aEG c7n trUthfully say il always
gives prompt relief" For sale by the
Postoffice Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16

The tenth season of the world fa-
nous Black Patti Troubadours will
be commemorated by a brand new
stage show. The offerings this year
include last seasons big fun hit.
''LoOney Dreamland." embellished
with new scenery. costumes and a
swell line of new songs and dances
with John Rucker. THE Alabama
Blossom" in the leading comedy role
Black Patti will be heard in a con-
densed version of Gilbert & Sullivans
operate pianafore. also in the new
southland Scene" The olio will con-
sist Of ten big acts by John Rucker
Al Watts. Chauncey Yer Nalin and
Harry Kraton. The Trouhadours APP
pear at the opera house. Thursday
December 21.
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16
THE JAPANESE SALE

If you have not already dropped in
at the Ocala News Company's Japan
ese sale and purchased an article from
popular Oriental goods. do so at once
or you will regret the lost opportunity
The store is the holiday shopper
paradise just now. and is filled &c
overfiowing with elegant new goods
The very creme de la creme of the
city market of today. The stock en-
braces everything in the jewelers. and
companion lines, musician instruments
and merchandise. Be sure you visit
the Ocala Music Company's pretty
store
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16
DOCTORS COULD NOT HELP HER

Il had kidney trouble for years,
writes Mrs. Raymond Connor Of Shell
ton, Wash, "and the doctors could not
help me. 1 tried Foley's Kidney Cure
and the very first dose gave me relief
and am now cured. I cannot say toe
much for Foley's Kidney Cure" II
makes the diseased kidneys sound Sc
they will eliminate the poisons from
the blood. Unless they do this, good
health is impossible.
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16

The jury in the Petty Davis case
slept in the court house Thursday
night. The sheriff supplied them with
fruit and cigars, while Juryman Webb
of the Standard Lime Co. at Kendrick,
ordered supper for the crowd. The
jUrymen think Sheriff Gordon is the
biggest hearted man in Marion county.
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16

The most interesting item in the
Crystal River News this week will bt
the announcement of Editor Fackler'S
wedding to a Georgia belle. Facklel
alone.
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16

We showing the line OF ladies Trimmed and
~ - Walking Hats that have shown. Ladies
/ IL - trimmed Turnup Paris from CSC $3.50
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16

DO you shave yourself? II SO. use
Palmer's Shaving Cream Soap. the
best YOU ever tried. The Postoffice
Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16

There is no better line Of rugs in
town than you cai. find here. Oeala
Furniture Company.
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16
UNDERGRADUATES


ladies
ladies
25 ladies Combination Suits eecelned 4
Shirts
Chidrens and Pants
The Ocala evening star., 1905-12-16

We are showing, this season, the 1arg-
est and most elaborate line of up-to-date
Skirts ever shown In this countY; we have
them IN al1 of the latest fabrics. Below we
offer few specials:
Seventy five allwool Broadcloth Skirts in
black. brown and blue; trimmed at side
with panels, formed by box pleats; worth
from $50 to SIN cold wave sale
at - - $5.48
Thirtysix ladies black Mohair Skirts
(made up-tonow) with pleats and cords;
worth regular from $3.50 to S1O.5O,
now - - $6.o8
Twenty eight blue Flannel Skirts; the latest
thing in skirts; with panels and pleats;
wide bottoms; worth from $3.50 to So, in
this sale - $5.46
AS space does not permit US to tell you all about
our skirts, we would thank you if you would call
and see them tor your SELF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-05
BREACHES OF TRUST.
No adequate Punishment for Corrupt
L, :. Officers

There seems to be no statute OF the
United States which provides for the
punishment of United States attor-
ney or other officer Of the government
who corruptly agrees to Wrongfully do
or WrOngfully refrain from doing any
act when the consideration for SuCn
corrupt agreement Is other than one
possessing money value This ought to
be remedied 10y appropriate legislation.
Legislation shold also be enacted 10
cover. explicitly. uncQuiyocHlly ana be-
yond question. breach Of trust in the
shape Of prematurelv divulging Official
secrets by an officer or euploye Of the
United states. and TO provide a suitable
penalty therefor. SuCn O!lcer or em-
ploye owes the duty to the United
States 10 guard carefully and not TO
divulge or In any manner use, prema-
turcly, information which Is accessible
to the officer or employe by reason of
his official position. Most breaches of
public trust are already covered by the
law aai this one should be. 1t is i'm
possible, no matter how much care Is
used to prevent the occasional appoint
ment to the public service of a man
who when tempted proves unfaithful,
but every means should be provided to
detect and every effort nude To punish
the Wrungdoer. So far "a IN my pow er
lies each and every such wrongdoer
shall be relentlessly hunted down, In
no instance In the past has he been
spared I'm no instance in the future
shall he be spared. His crime is a crime
against every honest man In the nation
for 1t Is q crime against the whole body
polite. Yet In dwelling On such mis-
deeds, 1t is unjust not 10 add that they
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-05

culties with foreign governments over
the Island, or else may be forced Itself
to intervene in the island In some I'M
pleasant fashion. Under the proposed
treaty the Independence of the island
Is scTupulously RESPECTED the danger
of violation Of the Monroe doctrine by
the Intervention Of foreign powers yan-
ishes, and the interference of our gov
eminent Is mnlmized, 80 that we shall
only act IN conjunction with the Santo
Domingo authorities to secure the prop
er administration OF the customs, and
therefore 10 secure the payment of just
debts and 10 secure the Dominican gov
eminent against demands FOR unjust
debts. The proposed method win give
the people Of Santo Domingo the same
chance 10 move onward ana upward
which we have already given to the
people OF cuba. II will be douhly to
our discredit as nation II we fail TO
take advantage Of this chance. for It
VIII be OF damage 10 ourselves, and it
VIII be of incalculable damage to Santo
Domingo. Every consideration of wise
policy, and, above all, every consider
alton Of large generosity, bids ms meet
the request " Santo Domingo as we
are now trying to meet II.