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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10
TWO GREAT CITIES.
Sydney to Outstrip Melbourne and Be-
come Australia's Metropolis.

sydney TO Outstrip Melbourne ana be-
come Austrnlia's Metropolis.
Melbourne has always been the larg-
est city Of Australia. In its phenom-
email growth it can be compared only
with Chicago and San Francisco. In
1888 It had name and fourteen in
habitants; in 1896 it contained 451,0O0
persons Gold made Melbourne. For
ten consecutive years the gold mines
from sixty to one hundred miles to the
north and northwest produced over
$50,O0OO00 of gold every year. The
many thousands of men required to
mine this treasure bought their sup
plies in Melbourne and spent their
money there. The city faced to the
north where the mines were; its back
door was on the sea.
But the gold mines Of Victoria have
lost their old Importance. They are
still productive, but their yield is far
inferior to that of the desert mines
Of western Australia. Melbourne is
slowly losing the largest resource that
made her great, and the wool and
wheat trade is not likely to fully COM
pensate her for the declining mining
interests. The city was said in 1891
to have 490.S96 population, including
the suburbs. Five years later only
451,0 persons We're counted in the
city and its environs.
The decline in population is probably
only temporary. Many miners have
been drawn away by more fiattering
prospects elsewhere. but they will
gradually be replaced by permanent
settlers.
The great city, however, seems des.
tined soon TO lose its pre-eminence.
sydney is steadily increasing in popu-
latfon; by the last census it was only
$4,000 under Melbourne's figures. sgd
ney is growing. while Melbourne is
scarcely holding her own. There are
a number of reasons why Sydney viii
probably forge ahead and permanently
maintain its lead among Australian
cities.-New York Sun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10

flexible willow twigs. These are bound
together by wild grapeyines twined
about them and securing the baskets
to the uprights. The side of the basket
is lined with fir boughs, and the top
thatched with yellow pine and some
times a bit of burlap. Occasionally
they are further protected from the
rain and snow by a square board. To
the amateur photographer OF the paint
er they offer a charming subject, as the
color effect of their wild setting of
rocks, shrubbery and mountains forms
a Bit that every tourist likes to carry
away with him as souvenir.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10
The Sea BIRDS CRY.

The beauty OF the sea birds cry is
one entirely Of suggestion; its appeal is
through the imagination. not the
senses. Speaking in human terms, it
occupies musical ground ignored by
Mozart, appropriated by Wagner. And
its suggestions are Of desolate seas
and savage shores; OF an eager. may
be joyous. life; but Of one unlike that
Of the WOODLAND songster. entirely
alien from and Indifferent to our own.
The Outlook.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10
zine

The heads of the Pygmies were of
the brachyceDhalic order, says Samuel
p. Werner in the Atlantic. The mean
cranial index of the skulls of eight
adult males was eighty-one degrees.
The nose was small, but more aqui-
line than that of the real Negro. The
mouth was large and the chin usually
receding. The hair was of a lighter
color-almost a shade Of brown-and
was kinlSy and woolly. The hands and
feet of the Pygmies were small and
well shaped, the hands in particular
being delicately formed. In proportion
to their size, the strength of the Pyg-
mics far exceeded that of all the other
Africans. Their powers of endurance
on the march or in the chase were
phenomenal. Fifty miles a day was
an ordinary march for them. and they
were almost as much at home in the
trees as the monkeys themselves. The
senses Of the Pygmies were unusually
acute. At quite a distance they could
distinguish the chameleon from the
foliage in which it was hidden, al
though the color Of the little animal CO.
lncided with that of its hiding place.
Much of their quarry was discovered
through the powers of the nose, and it
is no exaggeration to say that the
Pygmy's sense Of smell was as keen
as that of his dog. They were such
shots with the bow that I have seen
one send an arrow through a rat at
twenty yards, while it was running
across the village.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10

One of our reacers sends nice
story about the question, What ists
gentlemanT Hearing house carpen-
ter spoken of as gentleman by
furniture remover. he sought deli
cately for explanations "Lor' bless
yer, SIR answered the furniture re-
mover. I'VE calls every man gentle
man as pays twenty shlllings in the
pound n-London Globe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10

From New Zealand comes a new
story of Viscount Kitchener, says the
London Express.
A trooper Of the Third Contingent
had been sent to Pretoria. Arriving
o; his destination, he was sitting in a
railway carriage awaiting orders.
While he was enjoying a pipe rag
ged-looking gentleman in khaki
came along the line
The stranger wore no stars or other
distinguishing marks, and did not look
in any way impressive. Passing in
front Of the young officer, be askeds
"Colonel?"
"Yes," was the reply.
"Which?''
"Third New Zealand
"Ah, you are TO join PIummer.'
The stranger then began to talk Of
inside orders in a way that surprised
the New Zealander, who remarked
that he was awaiting just such orders
from Lord Kitchener.
We'll you've got them. I'm Kitch-
ener." was the unexpected reply
The New zealander took his pipe
from his mouth, stood to attention and
began to feel uncomfortable, but he
found Lord Kitchener absolutely de-
void Of side" and very genial officer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10

the only small craft to be seen at
Baghdad. 1t consists Of a wooden OF
wicker frame thickly covered with tar,
something after the style Of an ancient
British coracle, and is propelled by one
or two rowers who stand In the bow
--if a round boat can be said to pos
sess bow. The passengers. as shown
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10
Curious Circular Boats.

The accompanying picture shows one
OF the 'goofas," or curious circular
boats in use on the River Tigris. In
spite of its clumsy appearance the
goofa is eminently suited to the swift
current Of the river, and is, in fact,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10
Third New Zealand. "



a teacher who during many years
Of child training has counted among
her pupils more than one pair Of twins,
has interesting facts to tell about them.
They may look, she says, as much
alike as two peas in pod, so far as
face and figure go. but it is seldom
their dispositions are alike. OF twin
boys she once taught, one was an
earnest student. the other was typi-
cal tomboy, hated lessons and would
not touch a book, except under COM
pulsion. In spite of their dissimilarity
they were inseparable companions,
with the usual bond OF love between
them which seems to exist when chill
dren are born into the world together.
They went TO college together and
graduated on the same day, one with
high honors. the other barely get
through his examinations. although
he had won fame rs an athlete. Twin
girls, who were under the instruction
Of this teacher, again We're wonderfully
alike in face tastes and minds They
both had love for music, and their
progress, their touch, their voices, were
as much alike as ii they had been one
instead of two.-Good housekeeping.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10
e group OF boys under him
the chef de famllIe.
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family lives in a house Of its
and one Of the signal honors
conferred by the institution is to give
each week to the best conducted family
the custody Of the dag, an honor which
is not merely empty. bit carries With
it certain privileges as well
In addition to the chef de famille
there is in each family an "elder
brother" chosen by the boys themselves
for his general good behavior
During the sixty odd years this in
stitution has been IN existence It has
reclaimed and made good ard success
full citizens of thousands of young
criminals Statistics show that only
five per cent. of those who have passed
through the institution ever go back
10 crime. Before the foundation Of this
seventy-fiye per cent of Frances ju-
venile offenders went back to crime
after being punished in the ordinary
way.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10
Chapters Of Life's Oddities.

in our picture, either stand up or sit
down on the gunwale. 1t is considered
the height Of luxurious goofa travelling
to have a stool provided for the ac-
commodation of passengers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10

For every man who is his own worst
enemy there are hundred WHO are
their own best friends Puck.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10

Even the man with an elastic con-
science Is liable to have it hy back aud
sting him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-10

The girl with the most cheek isu'k
the one who is addicted 10 blushes.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11

Josiah. his mother admonished him
with more than usual ac..ocs.le $.
.have recourse 10 thy Bible and 10, get
Tot Thy prayers. for nethinks the d.
vine hand OF the Lord is in this and
doth direct our guidance. Hast thought
of the awful pest OF measles in Stern
derf that good Brother Sparrow brought
US news OF last Saturday cen; Scarce
man or child In the village but Is
stricken. lie said it was fell disorder
that attacked one suddenly with high
fever and frightful pains in back and
head, stating further that some were
blinded for several days.
Said he sof''
The red light from the dripping can
die illumined Josiah's face, showing
the exultant expression in his eyes.
"And well good Brother Sparrow
knows, for his daughter dwelleth
there. Mother, thou hast brought bet
ter tidings than 1 at first anticipated.
And now"-with lowered voice-"no
word of this to any other SOUL"
A sudden blast Of wind, sound of
rain so heavy that it seemed as if a
cloud had burst, and the fiickering
fame Of the candle was blown out,
leaving them in darkness. With an
impatient exclamation Josiah drew
forth his tinder box. and. after strik-
ing the flint and steel together saw
agely several times without being able
to get 4 spark, he threw them into the
corner angrily, and, taking his mothers
arm, they groped their way out of the
barn, splashing across the muddy road
way to the door. which was opened by
the waiting Hetty. who, vexed with
their long delay, greeted them grum-
blingly and with many complaints.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
Some Real Giants.

Brewer tells us that mo recorded
height of any giant known has reached
ten feet" If q cubit is twenty-one
inches, Goliath of Gath was eleven feet
nine inches in height; IL 1t is eighteen
inches, he was just the size of the
Arabian giant, Gabara, who was nine
feet nine inches. Josephus mentions a
Jew who stood ten feet two. Kinto-
lechus Rex was fifteen feet six inches
high, five feet through the chest to the
spine and ten feet across the shoul-
ders. John Middleton was nine feet
three inches. His hand was seventeen
inches long and eight and half broad.
Patrick O'Brien was eight feet seven.
Turner, the naturalist, says he saw in
Brazil a giant twelve feet in height.
But Og, king of Bashan, held the rec
ord. According to tradition, he lived
5000 years and walked beside the Ark
during the food. One Of his bones
formed bridge over river.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
English Prison Pits.

Prison pits were vaults in which
criminals in England were kept at
night, chained together There was
one at Bristol which was In use as
late at 1915. Down eighteen steps, 1t
was only seventeen feet In diameter
by nine feet high, and seventeen men
were consigned to it every night. Even
more typical was Warwick Jail pit,
which was occupied at least until 1897.
1t was an octagonal dungeon twenty
one feet In diameter and almost nine
teen feet underground. In the middle
was a cesspool, and beside 1t ran a
stream of water which served the pfis-
oners for drinking purposes. To this
awful cell forty-two men were con-
signed every afternoon at 3:45, to re-
main there until after daylight the fol-
lowing morning. The inmates had to
sleep on their sides, and their jailer
never visited them without guarding
himself with an antidote against sick
ness
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11

Deodand Oatin, Dec dandus, to be
given to Cod was formerly in English
law any agent or instrument by which
a person was accidentally killed and
which for that reason was to be given
to God-that is, forfeited to the king to
be applied to pious uses and its value
distributed in aims by his high almon-
er.
Thus a kind of expiation was ar
ranged for such fatal accidents as
might be due to the fall of ladder,
the toss of bull or the heavy wheel
Of cart, when the victim was, with
out any fault Of his own, deprived of
the last sacraments of the church. The
right to these deodands, which were
abolished In 1916, was frequently
granted to individuals or annexed to
lands.
They are mentioned In "Hudibras:"
For love should. like deodand,
Still fall to the owner of the land
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
InGfhe noldrums.

We may hear it said of one who is
in low spirits, "he is in the dumps" or
"he is in the doldrums," but many who
use the latter of these phrases have
caught it up without any knowledge Of
its real significance. The region Of
calms is belt which stretches across
the Atlantic and Pacific almost on q
line with the equator. Here meet the
north and south trade winds, and
squalls and heavy rains are frequent,
but the characteristic of this region,
which Is known also as the doldrums,
Is an oppressive calm. The name now
adays loses much of the significance
attached to 1t by sailors in the past,
who, If their ships ran into that region,
might whistle in vain for wind, as
their sails hung heavily, and all
seemed to be
AS Idle as a painted ship
Upon a painted ocean.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11


lower riding slowly, the rein loose in
his hand and his head falling forward
on his breast in most detected man
ner La Fabienne laughed lightly.
"Parbleu, CASTOR; take courager' he
cried in gay tones. Surely after this
good news of Cragenstone so close at
hand our hearts are light and we can
ride perforce with better speed"
aye" the man grumbled under his
breath, "'tis easy to have a light heart
when thou dost carry a full purse, also
the knowledge that at the end of this
tedious mountain climbing thou hast
for reward the embraces of thy mis-
tress, but with mans throat athirst,
having had naught but unwholesome
water since breakfast, and stomach
groaning for bread and meat it's not so
easy"
Just then some raindrops falling were
swept into his face by the wind that
had risen with sudden fury.
Rain, more discomfort he exclaim-
I'd in great vexation. "Methought
those low black clouds had look of
evil portent. By the memory OF my
mother / do swear It," he continued
nngrily, that not for sums of gold,
not in obedience to the commands of
twenty La Fabiennes, would l leave
Paris again to journey forth to any
mountain village in this accurst coun-
try"
Finding that his master was gaining
on him, CASTOR gave his horse the
spurs and SO suddenly that the star
tied animal fairly leaped into the air,
then, running wildly, disappeared with
its rider over the top Of sharp de-
cline.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
A Story of Tennxson.

Dante Rossetti used to tell story Of
Tennyson, with whom he was walking
one sultry summer night through High
Holborn. They passed building bril-
liantly lighted up and from which is
sued the sounds Of joyous music.
"What is that placer" asked the bard
cit is called" replied Rossetti. 'sthe Hol-
born casino" II should like to look
in," pursued the hard sl,-senly-4-shsEld
be at once surrounded by a crew Of
groundlings, who would mob and pes
ter and jostIe me-" MY dear sir,"
quietly remarked Dante, '1f you were
to get on one of the tables, announce
your name and recite three Of your
poetic masterpieces into the bargain
probably not 2 per cent Of the audi
ence would have the slightest idea Of
who you are"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
WnrdInr or Old Age.

4 famous French general when ask
ed how 1t was that he had such an erect
carriage replied that 1t was because he
bent over and touched the floor with
his fingers thirty times every day. If
he had acquired rlgidity of the spine
so that he could not do that he would
have had with 1t weak abdominal mus
cles, which result in portal congestion.
This portal congestion interferes with
stomach digestion and with the action
Of the liver. The poison destroying
power of the liver is lessened, auto in
toxication results, anu arterioscleroSis
and old age come on at n much earlier
day. But by keeping the spine flexible
and the abdominal muscles strong and
taut the portal circulation Is kept free.
and old age is held off.-Good Health.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
No. 49,.


A little Moslem when she Is four
years four months old goes through
the name CT God" or BismiIIah, cere-
nnony, which begins her real Life. She
Is dressed In cloth Of gold, with veil
and wreath OF flowers, and friends are
invited to salute the little queen. She
sits on gold cushion, which must be
borrowed II she hasn't one, and all the
rest sit on the floor. Then an old mol
lah recites very slowly certain verse
from the Koran, which Is also written
In saffron on a silver plate Bib holds
In her hand. She runs her fingers over
the words and stammers them after
him. Say 1t now, Bibi. Be good
girl, then you shall see your presents" !"
Soon they all cry: "Shabashl Shabashl
Wahl WahF and the ceremony of the
little girls first lesson la reading, writ
ing and religion is over. She salaams
mamma, then shows her presents to
her sahelis (girl friends) Edmund Rus
sell in Everybody's-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
fro BE CONTINUED
The Pomelo of China

Probably the best all round fruit in
China is the pomelo. 1t Is grown in
the south central and southern prov
tnces and is said to be the original
citrus fruit. 1t resembles the grape
fruit of the United States in size, shape,
color and somewhat In flavor. being
sweeter than grape fruit. with less of
the bitter quality, with flesh more per-
fectly separated In the sections and
capable Of being pulled apart and sep
arated from all surrounding sacs or
membranes. The natives cut through
the peel about one-third Of the way
from the top, crimping the edge Of the
section all the way round the fruit,
then remove the flesh, tear the section
apart, replace them in the peel and
serve thus divided and prepared. The
fruit Is attractive, refreshing, whole
some and comparatively cheap. Gen
orally speaking. the pomelo seems to be
a cross between q shaddock and a
good orange, but it Is more hardy than
either. 1t has better keeping qualities
than the orange.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
rhre. Mcthods of Derision.

There are very few illusions to
storks in Latin authors, but one Of
these is interesting. The birds have
curious custom of swapping their bills,
making quite a sharp noise. Young
and old birds both during and after
the breeding season, constantly do this.
In the writings of Persius there is
reference to this habit. There are"
he says, ''three fayorite ways Of derid-
ing a manly putting the hands be-
side the head like asses, ears, by put
ting out the tongue like dog and
swapping the fingers against the palm
Of the hand like stork's bill" The
first two methods of mockery are plain,
but what was the cause Of the lastS-
Notes and Queries.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11

In South Wales when the people are
pleased with the work of an actor they
have a custom of showing their appre-
citation by singing hymns at the close
OF the performance. Henry Irving was
once playing at Swansea when he was
surprised to hear the audience burst
into Lead, Kindly Light" when he ap-
peared before the curtain In response
to call At the close OF the engage
nent the great actor was deeply touched
by the singing Of God Be With You
Till We Meet Again." rendered in the
most reverent manner.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
Her Mind Made Up.

Pa" said Miss Strong, 81 wish you
would stay In this evening. Mr.. Tar
dey will want to speak to you"
$50 he has really proposed at last,
ehf"
NO" replied the daughter, with an
air Of determination, but he will to-
night"-Cathollc Standard and Times.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
The Little Giant.

Colonel Clark E. Carr met Senator
Douglas during the time of the IA
nous Lincoln and Douglas debates
and thus describes him in his book,
1.-THE IlIini:" 81 had never heard so
impressive a voice. SO deep and sympa-
thetic. He had a sort of conflding way,
as much as to say, 4 am going to tell
you'll feel that I can trust myself to
say to you,' as though you were the
one person in whom he could confide.
He was only FIVE feet four and was
well called the little giant l was as
tonished to find he had so good a fig
Iipp ~
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11

Nothing in nature is absolutely per-
maIent. Changes are going on slowly.
but steadily, every moment, parts OF
the earth being elevated above the sea,
parts sinking below 1t, the ocean wear
ing away the coast in one place and
building it out in another, and SO on to
infinity
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
The snakes Touxue.

The snakes tongue proves to be a
most remarkable organ. A student
finds its chief function Is connected
with n sense of feeling without touch
and may be a finer development of the
sense that enables some people to avoid
striking obstacles in the dark. The
forked tip and the numerous folds be-
hind it greatly increase the surface ex-
posure The cells of the epidermis are
interlaced by a network Of extremely
fine nerve fibers, which center in a
deep nerve plexus beneath the epider-
mis- and extending out into the folds.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11

The Rabbits Foot.

Brudder Bones-Do you think hit am
lucky to hab n rabbits foot? Brudder
Tones-Dat depends. II de rest OBJ de
rabbit am hitched on to 1t an he am
young an fat an tender, sure do
Louisville Courier Journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
Had Ncrxe Ennurl,.

Nell-He hadn't known me ten min
utes before he announced that he was
going TO kiss me- Belle-The ideal You
should have had hatpin to stick him
with. Nell-Oh. be didn't need to be
spurred ons-Phtlade)phla Ledger.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11

"What are you writing, Hawley?a
"a story. I'm going in for fiction. /"
Really! For a magazine"
"No, for my tailor He wants his
money, and I'm telling him I'll send
him a check next week."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-11
rha,r ornortuuftv

Miss FIuffy-I made quite an impress
zion at the reception. didn't II Every
body seemed to be talking about me.
Candid Friend-They talked still more
about you after you had gone!