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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18

The German military authorities
have Lately been making experiments
with q new style Of mattress. Some
body has discovered that palliasses
stuffed with the serpentins which are
thrown about at carnival time make
excellent mattresses for soldiers. and
the few trials which have been made
have proved the truth Of the idea
Therefore. the German minister Of
war has determined 10 make q more
extended experiment. and 30 the non
commissioned officers school at Trep
tow has just received several wag-
on loads Of serpentins. and when the
members Of the school have slept on
these new mattresses for some time
the ofhcials viii make a solemn re-
port TO the war Office. The question
Is, win the non-commissioned OF.
icers venture TO say that their beds
are uncomfortable?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18

A small boy and his smaller sister
were being interviewed by an admir-
ing visitor. She asked the boy how
old he was. but he had an attack Of
shyness and could not tell. His sis
ter. however. did better. and an
nounced that he was six years old.
six years oldi" exclaimed the Wis
itor. what q big boyl And how
tall are your" This stumped both
the children. The visitor expressed
surprise that a six-year-old boy could
not tell his height. and even the lit
tie sister hung her bead In shame.
Then the visitor gave 1t up and talked
Of other things. but soon the little
girl edged around TO her and whis'
pered: you mustn't tell mamma"
he said. but Rob is just tall enough
to reach the jam on the pantry shelf"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18
Cabbage Salad.

For one quart OF finely chopped cab
bage. use a dressing as follows: Boil
together one-half cup vinegar, two
tablespoons sugar. one-half teaspoon
each OF salt, and pepper; rub one
fourth cup OF butter to a cream with
one teaspoonful -four and add 1t to
the boiling vinegar. boil FIVE min
utSs then stir in one well beaten
egg; pour while hot over the cabbage.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18
A GOOD CHRISTMAS GIFT AT A
SMALL COST

We are going to sell for cash all
of our decorated crockery. Includ
ing TIN and twelve piece toilet sets
at2o per cent discount.
Rerlenish your tableware now
and get valuable present for your
friends at a small cost-also French
D.ale mirrors al cost.
Geo. Kemp & Co.
7oi Chlckasha Av-.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18
Herring Salad.

Herring salad may make a pleasant
change as supper dish on warm
day. Heat through by boiling. or in
the oven. three smoked herrings.
Then tear OF the heads and pull the
skin away; split. take out the back
bone and cut up into small bits. or to
shred them is better. Put in a salad
bowl. add one small chopped onion,
two hard-boiled eggs. chopped. and one
boiled potato; cut fine with tea
spoonful Of chopped parsley; season
with a teaspoonful OF salt. one Of pep
per. three tablespoonfuls OF vinegar
and two Of oil: mix well. and II you
have It. decorate with boiled beet
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18

An Eastman Kodak
makes an ideal present
for her at Christmas.
See the large assort-
men at Brownson's
Drug Store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18
Fruit at Breakfast.

In eating fruit for breakfast we
should be careful to avoid that which,
taken with milk. is apt to cause indi-
gestion-oranges. for instance. the
acid curling the milk or cream. Chill
dren should be allowed to eat as much
fruit as they like. but as their break.
fast consists so largely Of milk It Is
better given later in the day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18
STANDING OF THE CARRIERS

The standing OF the carrier boys
in the Express Merit Contest, for
the d week ending Saturday is
ae folione.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18
Not in shaksspears,s pax.

Falstan was larding the lean earth
as he walked along.
Il am helping" he painted. wiping
his brow. ito make the earth q pretty
fat thing for the Standard OIL com
panyl"
From which we learn that the I'm.
mediate utilization of by-products
had not yet become a recognized
branch OF industrial science.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18

Formula for nail powder: One
half ounce Of violet talcum powder,
one-half ounce Of pulverized boric acid,
one-half ounce of powdered starch,
Is drops Of tincture Of carmine. Ap-
ply first . little nail rouge. then put
on the powder and polish with .
chamois skin buffer. Only q slight
rosy glow Il necessary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18
children,s SLEEVES

Children's white dress sleeves can
be kent perfectly clean at the table
IL small pair Of extra sleeves Of
white are made with an elastic in
serted at the top and at the wrist.
They can be made of any lightweight
material, and are easily laundered.
The oversleeves will also be found use
full when the children are at play, as
the cuffs Of dress soil quickly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18

And only a narrow grave at laaki"
sighed the dramatist
For q little his lip quivered. and
then there dawned a new hope.
II the amateurs viii only let my
works alone. a narrow grave win an
swer." he exclaimed. intensely
Puck.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18
Fried Parsuips

Select Fresh. sweet parsnips, wash
and scrape. cut in three-fourths-inch
cubes. soak in cold water an hour,
dry thoroughly; egg. then crumb;
repeat several times; drop into deep
fat which is smoking around the
edges only; fry good brown; drain
on brown paper.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18

What is the use of talking" said
Smith, rising from the supper table.
you don't make bread like my moth.
er."
That's perfectly true" replied Mrn.
8. you don't make dough like my
father"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18
DRESSMAKING.

To the lacles of Chickasha. !.
y u do frs class work, at 5o7 Kan
sas ave. Mrs Matte Caldwell.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18

you acted like q fool whsn We
we're married"
7 was one" admitted Hezpsck, ed.
Iy.--Houston Post
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-18
HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

See those b. au ifnl silver je~e ~
cases Tor Ss.5p the Owl Drug
S.cfe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05
old IRONsIDES" STILL SOUND.
Massachusetts, Naval Chaplain Tells Of Visit
to the Constitution.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The many articles that I have IN the
public press lately in regard the condition OF
the frigate Constitution impelled recently TO
make visit to that hist 0Tc ship and ascertain for
myself her exact physical condition. The results
Of my examination impressed of sufficient
Importance. just this 1uncture. be made
known the public. I spent hour the
Charlestown Navy Yard. looking the old YES
sci from truck TO keeIson." penetrating to the
lower portion Of the hull where visitors not
admitted. and was agreeably surprised 10 perceive
her general good condition.
The officer in charge told me the ship leaked but
little and that nautical commission about a year
ing holes IN every portion ara FOUND none or the
decay or dry rot Of which we hear much
nowadays in the newspapers. There evidently is
fear at present OF her 'decaying and railing 20
pieces at her moOriEgs,' / have read frequently
OF late The brass work pinnacle. ratings, all
were polished brightly and shOne like a mirror
The deck sonce red with heroes blood neat
and clean. and the officers quarters looked pleasant
and inviting.
cially cOmmodious-as much 80 as the same accom-
nodatiOns upon the armOred cruiser Chicago, which
pointed flagship of one of our Eastern squadrons.
The huh is rooted over with large framework OF
weather and ] stood beneath 10 and ga2ed down
the deck ! strongly impressed with the idea
that the vessel with some REPAIRS would stil
make good receiving snip, Which service shs
performed in former years az the Portsmouth
visited once the old frigate North Carolina az
Brooklyn, where she lay many years, training
school for numerous generations OF Searnen. and
which my brother was OF the examining
the venerable Constitution. seems 70 me to be Ia
was also informed that not unreasonable sum
would renOvate cold IrOnsides'' and make her good
for a quarter century more OF valuable service as
an object lesson 20 our nation and its noble navy,
and I am glad 20 see that the government is now
taking steps 10 repair this venerable vessel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05
THE PEOPLE AND THE LAWS.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: In Mondays issue OF The Tribune an ae-
count is given of a meeting held in the Majestic
Theatre under the auspices of the West Side Young
Mems Christian Association. DR.. Baker national
speaker He said: The test OF the civilization OF
any people is their ability 10 obey and enforce
law" This is a broad and rash statement. and
seems to be inconsistent with American conditions.
The ability the people select representatives
that would make all laws IN conformity with ius-
tlce is much better test. There is TO Justification
for any legislative statute that does not protect a
citizen in the right Ito life liberty and the pursuit
OF happiness The basic principle of our govern
ment declares the individual to be the Judge when
it states all created equal and their
right Is 10 pursue happiness in their own way. as
long as they don't invade the rights OF others Mr.
Baker in aluding to 'Our splendid District Attor-
ney" said IF he would put moral purpose back
Of all his other good qualities what great power
land depends on man power is sure 20 be lost
one The faith which some good men put in legis-
IatIVe enactmentS is boundless. Others think the
Of eating. drinking and wearing apparel is
ne province jurisdiction of government
noet Goldsmith expressed il very tersely In the to
lowing lines. when men Ike DIR. Baker would 90
well 20 ponder over
In every government. though terrors reign.
Though kings tyTaut laws restrain.
Esovv a human hearts endure
That part which laws kings can cause or cure
rrookIv, Ian 81 1906 WILLIAM DORIAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05

and scholar; the director OF our national theatre
should be of similar parts-Professor
hrahoer Matthews, for instance.
Under the joint editorshp OF William Dean
HoweAs and Henry NJ. Alden the Editor Of
Harpers Monthly Me Eazine" the Harpers are
about to begin the publication OF a series Of
novelties. 10 include those longer short stories
WHICH In the judgment Of the editors are the
best and the most vital work of American
authors The statement is made that lit is IN
tended 10 make this series the most masterful
Interpretation of life that is being written to-
day: the live. forceful expression of the modern
point Of view i'm all its subtle differences. Each
volume viii present a single fundamental and
interesting theme. mrrored in the fiction of
cur best story writer's. The selections are not
the ordinary short stories, however; each IS
novelette,, and the fact of it's admission to the
series is a guarantee Of it's vital truth absorb
ing interest and artistic achievement" This
Is an extremely interesting undertaking, If Il
can be carried out in accordance with terms
announced. The question of copyright however.
Is hkeiy seriously 10 interfere with so wide
Schene Other publishers. controlling the copy
right OF stories deemed worthy of inclusion in
suc1 series. are more likely to find jealousy
outWeighing pride when il comes to the matter
OF transferring their interests to rival con-
Germ. even for admirable a project The first
volume will appear some time in March and the
story chosen is Their Husbands Wives"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05
DR.. osLER's NEEDLESS JEST.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: The needless jest OF Dr. Osler bears It's fruit
II Is no surprise that It Is caught up by the shall
low reasoning Of some persons 10 whom perversion
ia as natural as breathing. They would be shocked
10 have their searchlght turned upon themselves
as objects for its application. Its grewsome hide
BUSINESS they do not realize Divine law. human
law and human instinct revolt at even the dis
cussion OF the subject. Your issue OF this morn
ing illustrates the facility with which diseased
r1inds seem ready 10 set in motion a crazy med
ding with inrnutable laws. The doctors and
''sociologists II such these are, who really APP
,rove az ''puttinS people out OF their misery do
wen 10 be secret" about y and apply the remedy
they would fly 10 first o. al upon their own sacred
persons. j. NJ Is. IMAGINARY.
BROOKLYN. Feb. / 1906
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05
BOOKS People Are Reading

-1 YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY.-The most
,,,,,lsr books Of the week. according TO the
s.rsnas at the circulating department. are
as follows:
,.,, -NcCutcheon's ''Nedra'.; Majors
Aos svvo,ssnsa~. London's The Sea Wolf"
,--..-ge Fiction-ward's Betty Wales. sopho-
more: Elliss .Deerfoot In the Mountains :
4syrisou's lady Jane"
,rs,.uaneous- Jsstrow's Fact and Fable IN
psychology Grams 'Ruined Abbeys OF SIeAt
asi,sin" Blsckburn's The Art OF Illustration =
CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY - washington,
Feb 2-The following list OF books called
10Y indicates the tastes Of readers In the
Library Of Congress this week:
r,s,o-y-Eavtry's History Of Germany; Roses
lie AZ. Fan'k-S'e'Ano LEGENDS Oh the DAS
Descriptive and Tayei-ssea9ss,s wsni2e" WTt
pers "sc~ambes Amongst the Alps. 1850 90 ;
6sut.er's Russia
Biography nss Memoirs q MS Fitzh be-
Tor'. Rrockfeld's Mrs Brook1leld and Her
Circle. Paul's life Of Froude."
rs,.ion Iorsor's In the Name Of Liberty; Ball
derss Saints 81 Society; Crawford's
PAR Margaret. The Trident and the Net;
Baizsr'z Cousin Pous."
Ysoensneous-pe Goneourt's Love n the Eigh-
teerrh Century. MaeIeTlincks The Treas sure
Of the Humble: Johnsons "Odtime Schools
and School Books.
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY.-Boston Feb 2.
Among the hooks most frequently in de-
rnand al the Boston Public Library during
the week were the following:
fiction wharton's The House o. Mirth'; Lin
coins A Javelin 81 Fate: Sherwood's The
Coming ~ the Tide. Miller's "ChT1sty's Sur
Prise Party; Kings a Soldiers Tr1al"; John
son 8 Sir GRlahad OF New France: Phillips's
The DeUEe": Bake's Hearts Haven: Lon
dons Tales II the Fish Patrol: Majors ''Yo-
lands. Crockert's The Cherry Ribband"
TsrkinEt0n's The Conquest OF Canaan; Days
Squire Phin''. Bars The Speculations OF
John Steele; Athertons The Travelling
Thirds
YlsoeIlsneo1s-Sha Thy Neighbor''; Howe's
Two IN Italy: Writings The Florence
Of Lander. Phelps's Louisiana; Crosby's
"Thibet and TUrkestan': Carusns The Poetry
o. LIE. HHnotauxs Contemporary France;
suyematsu.s The Risen Sun. Wagner's The
Gospel o. Life"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05

London. February -
Sir Harry Johnston has finished his hook on
Liberia. where the British trading companies are
expecting the downfall of repu 3li,an insti-
buttons. good many of the Unionisis who
have lost their seats in Parliament are planning
Journeys around the world with the idea of writ
ing books OF their observations and experiences
after the manner of Sir Frederick rreves's. pro-
vided the publishers offer sufficient encourage
ment TO their plans. Percy FitzGerald's Irving
book contains. besides revised biograp ply OF the
dead actor, a good deal OF dramatic criticism and
many interesting personal "reminiscences The
romantic story OF Lady Atkins who befriended
Marie Antoinette. makes an interesting volume,
which has lately appeared The week has pro-
duced no fiction of any Importance / NE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05
Paris, February ..

Pans, FEBRUARY =.
Sos,rr,t has Just published work which
.souhtedly oe regarded as the book of the
n'ss xVri,ren by Andre Cheradate. 1t is en-
seas" - Monde ct IA Guerre Russo-Japonaise"
uu's ~ Jar the most comprehensive as well as
sn' =, trustworthy history Of the late conflict
me rsr East that has Yet appeared. having
- ~ sd upon the official reports. which are
eesN hard More than half Of the work Is
n 0~ 20 the consequences OF the war. and its
&C. c. IN the policies and future OF the United
ene germany. England and France The
s'S'e e., * also bringing out book by Adolph
ST., So, about the younger days Of Hector Ber
:, e called "Jeunnesse dun Romantic"
ao. .o,s-s the period Of the composers life be-
ana - he wears 1903 and 1881 Prepared from
,'.-.o unpu blished letters, correspondence and
h.i-s 81 presents Berlioz as seen and known
~, most intimate friends 1urins the stirring
q Is ~ the revolution OF 1880. AMI brings
=. Interesting relations of BerlioZ With
or ...s.lssof-. Rouget de Isle. lie Sueur. Dumas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05

ECFFALO PUBLIC LIBRARY.-Buffalo Feb
According to the demands made at the
Buffalo Public Library during the last week
the following named books were the most
popular:
Feti 2s.I5 bs.,r the Flute Of Pan Eogghs
Kingsley's The Resurrection Of Miss CYNTHIA. :
JuyTniTs-PEies The Champions Of the Round
Only Child '1'i'S oi i'ye'0"n WHITES An
Miseal cellar p, R9ogerss Tho Tree Book Eniott
England; Brookfeid's Mrs Rrook6eid and
Her Circle; Crothers's The Pardoner's Wal
PHILADELPHIA FREE LIBRARY.-PhiladeI-
phia, Feb. 2-The books most read this week
are as follows:
ton During the Middle Ages; Mahan's sea sea
ro%ef n It's Relations to the War Of 1872"
Description and Travel whitng's THE Florence
OF Landor'; Latrobe's The Journal OF La
sons of s saa 2us G qe the 0d Mis-
Biography-Gibnan's Edward Macdowell': wash
i9gton's up from Slavery; southey's Life Of
SelIag3.eops-Nicolss The Story of American
leek's History OF English literature; Keister's
Corporation Accounting and Auditing; Fiske' s
The Destiny of Man: Hatton's Figure Com
Fiction icholson's The House of Thousand
warden's The House by the River; Nc,
Grath's Hearts and Masks: Thanet's THE
Man Of the Hour: Reeds AT the Sign Of the
MECHANICS INSTITUTE LBRARY.-San
Francisco. Feb. 2.-The books most in de-
mand at this library for the week are as
follows:
F1ction-Wharton,s The House of Mrth"; NichoI-
sons THE House Of a Thousand Candles +;
Tarkington's The Conquest Of Canaan; Lyons
Mr. Bill: Jacksons Losers Luck; Craw-
ford's Fair Margaret"
Ne.
netia"; O'COnnor's The Silken East"
Miscellaneous Mahan's Sea Power in the War Of
1872; Van Dykes Essays in Application :
Nallari's Russia Under the Great Shadow :
Ihompson-s etons Animal Heroes ShaW's
Man and Superman."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05
ONLY 10000 coNsuMPTlvgs IN CITY.

To the Editor of The Tribune,
Sir: In your issue Of to-day there appeared
report OF a lecture on The Need Of Model Tens-
ment Houses and Sanatoria for the Consumptivs
Poor IN Our Combat Against tuberculosis "a a
Disease OF the Masses. which l delivered last
night under the auspices OF the LOngacre League.
at Public School No. 81. at No. 52S West ATHEIST
The report is most excellent and accurate. with
the exception ~ one serious error. j did not
that there were four hundred thousand consunp-
tiyes In the city % New York but forty thousand
and for these not twelve thousand but only about
two thousand, beds available IN sanatOria and
special hospitals $ a. kNOPF, NJ d.
New York Feb Q 1qns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05
QUESTION FOR VEGETARIAN.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: letter signed vegetarian" dated Brook.
lyn January %. 1906. which appeared in The Trjb-
une. is the sanest article by vegetarian that
have seen: but the writer fails state whether he
uses eggs ard milk or is simply a pure vegetarian
kindly publish this note. for there many inter
ested ascertain whether he derives the good re-
suits he describes entirely from vegetables raw or
cooked. THOMAS T SUYDAN
New-York Jan. o. 1904
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05
QUERY FROM REAL ESTATE AGENT.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Having read in the papers that the State is
going 20 pass law which will require a tax Of
from $50 TO $3.50 for license each year for real
estate agent ! would like ask question: would
like 10 know what protection real estate agent
has who pays this OF money each year?
Another thing u.s. how can they prevent man who
Is carrying his office N his hat from selling piece
OF property IN honest way. make
honest living. though he is not paying the tax?
don't mind paying the amount charged. II the law
Is passed il they show how they going pro-
tcCt who paying II. Yours very truly,
=. ROSENBLUM.
Brooklyn, y. Y. Feb ?. i1S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05
ORION THEN Ew.roRK
Latest Foreign NetUs Abouf Books.

and Victor Hugo, and relates with candor the
entertaining eccentricites OF nis youthful years
From Ollendorff comes clever Partisan novel
entitled 'Champe Tortu." by CASTOR Cherau
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05

powder factory at Newport r. l.. will probably be
closed indefinitely This is a small plant Of
great producing capacity. the other
of supply. governmental and by contract.
sidered sufficient for meeting the needs of the
navy IN this respect. Besides the cost OF pro-
dUction OF the small amount of gun powder made at
the Newport plant is greater than it should be.
cording recent calculations made by the Bureau
of Ordnance. is. therefore. considered advsa bic
10 shut down the plant for time, although the ma
chinery will be preserved from deterioration and
kept IN n state Of efficiency against the time II may
be necessary have additional source OF supply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05

anc scholar; the director OF our national theatre
Should be of similar parts-Professol
Brander Matthews. for instance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-05

VIII Professor Lounsbury deem The Tribune
TO draw too fine distinction when it confesses
that there is one occasion where IL uses none
with the singular? It is when general refer
ence is made TO fewer than three. Are we too
'schoolmastery" in assuming that none of two
cannot be more than one?