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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Sad storY.

Good morning. Lord Brokewood.' =
greeted the society reporter on the
English pier. Il hear you are just
back from America. Deuced clever
place. Did you meet any famous heir
esses?"
II met onei" sighed Lord Broke
wood.
"Ah, and you won her?"
Far from it, She invited me to
play game Of bridge and before
left the table had lost my family cas-
tie. my steamship ticket and everys
thing but my debts. Had to come
home on cattle ship. p."-Chicago Daily
News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
|PAN-AMERIcAN ROAD STILL AFTER CUP
SIR THOMAS LIPToN FINDS DE-
EIGNER FOR NEW YACHT.
How the American Yachtsmen Feel
In the Matter of Another chal-
ienge for Race Upon
the Sea.

| Sir Thomas Lipton, after long and
persistent hunt. has found designer
TO plan and superintend the construc
tion OF new challenger for the Amer
ica's cup. which he has tried unsuc'
cessfully three times to lift Mr.. Al
fred MylIne. OF Glasgow, is the man,
and 1t is said he has been commits
stoned to build a racer for Sir Thorn
as which viii beat anything the Amer
lean yachtsmen can put into the water.
But the news OF Sir Lipton's plans
has not excited much interest among
the yachtsmen OF New York further
than to elicit from them the remark:
$50 Sir Thomas intends trying for
another match. Well, he may be ac-
commodated. but then the cup matches
are troublesome"
With the talk Of another series Of
international yacht races. arises the
question as to whether the event would
be governed by the new or the old
rules. Since the last yacht race new
yachting rules have ben adopted. but
the feeling among the Americans Is
that they could accept no conditions
which would bar the Reliance from
the race. and IL the winner Of the
contest with Shamrock III. is to de-
fend the cup again the races would
have to be sailed under the old rules.
Fife was the designer Of the Sham
rock l., which came over In 1889, and
was. from an American standpoint
very crude affair The mast was rath-
er short and well aft. The boom and
gan were very long. the jib.very large
and the bowsprit consequently long.
while the clubtopsail was a jumbo.
When the wind blew hard the gan
bent and the boom did likewise, max
ing tight place In the mainsail; the
mast went forward and the big jib
went of to leeward. really making it
a backsail.
And yet the designer OF this boat
had wide experience in all kinds Of
craft, but overlooked the points that
make large one-masted vessel sue
cess.
Watson was genius. and. beginning
with small boats. gradually worked up
to those of the largest size. He pro-
duced the best boat that ever came
over here for the cup. She failed
merely for the lack of the knowledge
of the boat sailing problem and the
lack Of Judgment on the part OF those
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07

IN THE BREECH OF THE MONSTER
GUN.
fired 300 times before 1t will become so
worn that it will be necessary to refine
the bore, after which it will lie good
for 300 more rounds before another re-
lining.
In order to make these prodig Gus
guns strong enough to withstand the
powder pressure, which is as high as
10000 pounds to the square inch. they
are built of successive layers OF hoops,
each shruIk on the layer underneath.
In this monarch there are four layers.
Special machinery had to be con-
structed for handling this great
amount of steel. From the beginning
of the work until the final inspection
was nearly three years, and the APP
proximate cost was $150.000. The gun
was made at Watervliet arsenal. near
Albany. Its great length and weight
prevented the use of the railway in its
transportation. SO a great wrecking
lighter received 1t at the wharf OF
watervliet from specially construct
ed steel car, whence it was floated to
the proving grounds at Sandy Hook.
This piece of ordnance has not been
mounted, and because OF its unprece-
dented length and weight 1t will never
be possible to secure an elevation
greater than is degrees. 1t is we'll
known that As degrees gives projec-
tile its greatest range.
AS 1t is, however, this ton and q
quarter Of solid metal, driven by full
charge Of srnokeless gunpowder. will
describe an arc 80 miles in length, the
highest point Of which will be more
than three miles above the surface Of
the land or sea. Starting from Sandy
Hook in quest of hostile battleship
it would not catch sight of the vessel
until 1t had climbed we'll up into the
sky.
1t is impossible, OF course. for any
ship to carry and handle such colos-
sal gun. II and all similas cannon are
for harbor and coast defence.
Nor does it seem possible ever to
construct battleship powerful enough
to withstand the terrific impact OF one
of the solid shots. The strongest iron
clad ever launched would be shattered
and sunk by a single missile that went
home, and any ship approaching from
the sea would have to steam four-flfths
across the zone Of fatal danger to itself
before drawing nigh enough to give
effect to its own fire.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Took the Hint.

1t was midnight by the mission
clock. Still he fingered. She had
thrown out hints by the dozen, but he
refused to notice them She grew des-
perate.
Archibald" she yawned. finally.
don't you know there is something
about you that reminds me Of PrPesi-
dsat Roosevelt"
He felt fiattered.
Il am glad to hear It." he chuckled.
Now what is it about me that re-
minds you Of President ROOSEVELT"
Why, you are big stick
Without another word he called for
his coat and cane and departed.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
A Possible Exnlanation.

How do you account for the fact
that such small percentage Of our
leading literary men are not college
gra0uatesT
Il don't know. unless it's because
they were so busy learning to write
readable English that they had no
time to go to college. &C Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
A Wen Intended Remark.

THAT tenor gets two thousand dol
lars for every performance" said the
musician. He is indeed a great sing
err"
Hes better than that" answered
Mr.. Cumrox. He's a good business
man" Washington Star.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
An Unpatriotic Suggestion.

ANY congressman will tell you that
his salary amounts to less than his
income would be in private business"
said the fair-minded citizen.
"Yes," answered the man with a sus-
picious nature, ''but isn't that some
times because he would be of so much
more real use in private business Pr
Washington Star.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
a Prernature Discusainn

Miss Flighty-Have you decided 10
take any part In the discussion. what
will we do In Heaven?"
Good Minister-No. miss. I am nt
present much more interested in the
question, What shall we do TO eel
therein. Y. Weekly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Friendships Tribute.

Didn't the wedding go off nicely"
exclaimed Miss Sweetun, enthusi-
astically.
'tYes," said Miss Tartun, Except
that poor, dear Fan needn't have been
quite SO prompt in making her re-
sponses. She hadn't the slightest rea-
son to fear that Jack would repent
and back out when she had him actu-
ally at the altar. Chicago Tribune.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Not Quite Sure Abont II

Mrs. Highmus (making a calD-f
should think you would find .social
secretary convenience.
Mrs. Gaswell l-Ye-es, but where
would we find room for It? Our apart
ments are as full Of furniture already
as they can stick Chicago Tribuney
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Thinking Il over. 4

Il suppose you are ready to stand
between the public and the railroads?.'
Il don't know" answered Senator
Sorghum, thougntfully. What is the
use of deliberately getting caught in
collision washington Star.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07

Charley looked very sick when he
returned from the races" said Mrs.
TorlEins.
What was the trouble?"
"fIe said his system was out Of or.
der. w Washington Star.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07

Caller-Do you believe a child in
herits the mental qualities of his pa.
rents?
Mr.. Moddest-Well. my little boy
makes some very brilliant remarks
sometimes. Tit Bits.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Croesus Nowhere.

"They say Billyuns is as rich as
Croesus."
"Oh, be has Croesus skinned easily.
Why his wife has Strawberries for
dessert every night."-Chicago Rec
ord Herald
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
with 4 Sigh.

"Your husband has great many
friends" said the visitor.
YES" answered young Mrs. Torlxins.
with sigh, Charley has a great
many friends; but they are the kind
who give tips on the races. Wash
ington Star.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07

'Billinger." said Mrs. McSwat, in a
determined tone of voice, Il want you
to go and look at that furnace"
Mr.. McSwat crawled out OF bed,
thrust his feet into his slippers. and
went down two flights OF stairs, into
the basement.
He returned In surprisingly short
space Of time.
It's still there. Lobelia," he said,
crawling into bed again.-Chicago Tri-
bune.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Young Husband-why, nay mothe
Rough on Reggy.

Reggy Frappe-Yes. met the
chawming Miss Flasher when she was
on her tour. and she asked me for my
picture, weally.
Miss Tabasco-Yes, heard her say
she was collecting pictures of all the
curious objects she ran across in this
country. Daily News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
One DRAWBACK.

Il have come, cir, to ask you for
your daughters hand"
We'll, take it. But warn you that
she dresses 1t In sixteen button glove
that she always has to have help in
fastening. Cleveland Leader.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Unique.

Mr.. Twaddles-Why, Tommy, were
you sent home from schco. to-day
Tommy Twaddles-No. ma'am.
Ma Twaddles-But you are home at
least an hour earlier than you ever
were before.
Tommy Twaddles-Well, you see,
wasn't kept after school to-day
Cleveland Leader.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07

What do you think Of a man who is
continually running people down be-
hind their backsgD
Il think he ought to be arrested:
these automobiles viii soon think they
own the earth. ~ Houston Post.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Placid.

There is a young woman named Rose,
Who's naughty wherever she gose;
She never smiles once
When you act like donce,
And she doesn't laugh. even at shose.
Houston Post
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07

Going to kill him on sight? WHY
you astonish mel"
"Astonish you? Why the scoundrel
ran OF with my wifeiv
Il know it."-Houston Post
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07

Young Mother displaying the baby)
--Isn't she dear little thing. Mr..
Podsnap2
Podsnap Gather OF a large family)
--Yos. they're very expensive; I've
got six Of EMIT Bits.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Unaccountable.

Why should wealth be given wings,
That 1t may soar far, far away,
When poverty, poor, lonely thing,
Is made to ever with US stay?
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Silence, Please.

First Old Sport-Lord bless mel
You don't say you're moving again?
Second Ditto-No. old chap. we don't
say 90; but, as a matter Of fact. we
asr.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07

Bacon--At Just what age does a
woman begin lying about heS age?
Egbert--Just az soon as you ask her
how old she Is.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Al Confession.

Haruppe-I always do my hardest
work before breakfast.
Borrowell-What's that7
Harduppe-Getting up.-Royal Mag
azine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
No. Indeed.

Yes he asked me to go fishing with
him and when we got ten miles from
town he discovered be had forgotten
the bait"
But could you not dig some
worms?"
Worms? What In the world would
we do with worms. man can't drink
worms ?''-Houston Post.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
Always.

When we ask a girl to sing.
Who can sing she won't trill.
But we ask one who can't sing
To sing, and she will.
Houston Post.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07

We call a girl a priceless pearl,
And 1t is even betting
We do 1t ere we are aware
How costly is the setting.
Puck.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07

What is your husbands pursuit in
life?"
The seven fifty-three train
Judy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
CUT BOTH WAYS.

Father-Look here, son, | work
hard to earn the money you spend.
Son-That's right. dad. work hard
to spend 1t, don't I?-Chicago Jour-
nal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
The Better way.

That man who'd see himself as the
World sees him's queer elf;
Man wants to make the world see him
AS he doth see himself.
Houston Post
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07
What She Said.

Young Wife-I made these biscuits
myself, dear. What do you think of
them?
Young Husband-Why, my mother
couldn't beat them
Young Wife-Oh, you fiatterer!
Young Husband-With a club.
Young Wife-Oh. you wretch.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-07

The Ratio.
The statesman strives to be exact,
His zeal, he'll ne'er restrain It.
1t takes day to state fact
And thirty to explain 1t.
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
THE BIGNEsS or TEXAs.

II ~ not so noteworthy. after all. that
| Texas is Il great big" state. saws NJ g.
Cuhnln in tho March Worlds Work. that
could legally have ten senators if il wish
ed to break like n grass snake, into five
parts as provided by the contract made
when 1t consented to become one OF the
United States. Don't vou go whlrling
us around said Texas editor. ION Tex
In" or Brownsville, or l.. "a 90. or Orange.
Everybody knows that t. YOU tipped the
State UP and Tapped il north Ike a tossed
pancake it would knock down the sky
scrapcrs Of st. Paul: and East. that Eel
Paso would drop into tho Atlantic: and
South, that the state would blot our most
OF Mexico. OF course, Texas is big: chill
dron learn in school that it is big" Tho
real shining glory Of Texas lies in the
way of commonwealth OF 265 600 OOo
square miles, and a few more, with Il
population of moro than 100000 drawn
from everywhere including more than 600
ooo negroes, that IS Eastern Western.
Southern and Northern. with ports and
ocean 'front.' rich and populous farms.
widoawakc aud growing cities. incredibIe
areas OF cattle range, rainy climate. rain
less climate. and tropics and snow. pull
ing people in it so fast that it is drawing
the nations centre NJ population south
ward-how this lavish varicgatcd empire
is handling its task of living by high
ideals.
The people OF Texas wonder whv the
hauon is 50 porturhed about regulating
railroad rates. 1t is one Of their many
DISTINCTIONS That they regulate not only
the rates, but tho railroads themselves.
Nnr stI hnNv r.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
THE GERMAN ARMY.
The Largest and Most Efficient Fight
Ing Organization in the World.

! The German army of to-day is th,
| largest and most efficient lighting organ
| Iaation that the world has ever seen. and
II has served as model for the armies
Of most other countries, SAYS the March
| Worlds Work. The Austrian army also
| TOOK its methods in organization AS wo1l
as IN strategy and tactics from Germany
ana German officers. The Chinese army
mas now adopted German methods. Near
~ all the small countries of Europe with
aspirations TO military efficiency have Dor
rowed officers from the German army
TO instruct their troops. The Turkish
army was so organized
In the recent war, the largest forces
met winch had ever opposed one another
III any conflict. The German army. how
ever, could put in the field a perfectlv
equipped military force eight times larger
than the victorious japanese army which
gained the battle of Mukdeu II consists
OF more than four million soldiers But
IN ADDITION To four million trained sol
dlers, Germany could enroll six million
more men who. although not trained for
service in the lighting line, would never
Hlcless form valuable reserve for the
protection of lines of communication. and
auch duties. \ very large number Of
these reserves have had at least some
military training, and in case of necessity
could also be employed in active service
Htt"r brief period of drill and military
exercise. Thus the StupCndOuS number
81 ten million able-bodied men could he
mustered under the imperial banner OF
IN" German empire, so that the state
mcnt that all Germany is an earned
camp"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22

DEATH OF JED P. CLARK.
Hnd Been Prominent in Millions Busi-
ness and Political Life,

Milton. March 16.-Ied J.. Clark died this
morning at his residence on Main street
~ IN" age of 50 years. Until within "A few
years Mr.. clark had been prominent in
the business and political life of tho State.
lie is survived by wife, two sons. To-
S"nh and William. and two daughters.
Mrs. William Odln. of Andovcr Mass.
and Helen. Of this place.
jed J.. Clark was the son OF JOSEPH
'IaIk' one of the pioneer railroad men of
tic state and prominent in the carly his
Tory OF the central Vermont railroad. Mr.
Ozark WAS, for a time. associated with the
management of the Central Vermont JIo
was state senator from Chittenden
county IN lNG1. In 49, nc was an alternate
from the third congressional district to
lhe Fepubican national conventions and
IN 7NN nc WAS an alternate at large to
inc republican national convention.
The funeral Will probably be held Sim
day afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
JIMMY FINED IT.

A perserVering youth had called several
timcs al the homo of a young lady. to be
met each time with u mot at home.
Upon one occasion he had seen her &c
IN Just before he reached the gate. His
ring was answered by her small brother
Jimmy I'd like to see your sister" the
determined young man said.
she amt at home" Jimmy said sur
veying him disdainfuly.
But | just saw her come in." tho
youth protested
cant help that. Tel you what IN do,
though Jimmy said, condesccndngly;
"fou give me your pack of cigarettes. an
III send her down"
You are too young to smoke. Jimmy. "
lido get 'om?" Jimmy said. aggressive
~ haif closing the door.
Here they are" was the conclliatinp
reply, and the box was handed over.
Leaving the visitor seated in the parlor.
Jimmy disappeared. to return in few
minutes.
Shell be down soon" he said.
How did you work that. jimmy the
youth inquired.
The boy surveyed hun with an amused
grin.
Jaw ! told her ii was the fellow she )
engaged to- he said.-Ilarper's Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
CURIOUS GEM DEPOSITS IN CALI
FORNIA.

1t was oniy recently thai san Diego
county, California, awokc to the rcal,za-
! tion of the fact that it is one OF the
great gem spots Of the world. For years
the Indians who led lazy, listless life
among the peaceful hills and valleys OF
this semi-tropic section, have adorned
themselves with jewels Of rare beauty.
Many of these Indians stll remain. and
some of them arc to-day the best gem
miners in the region Indeed. Il sub
stantial slice Of San Diego county is set
apart as the reservation for tho Mesa
Grandc tribe, which has always had its
abiding place among the gem hills
But the white men who came into the
county paid little heed to the jewels of
The natives. The newcomers were ranch
men, gold miners, or fruit growers. One
Of the latter located some of mis- vineyards
among the mountains which are now be-
ing tunncled for gems. His daughters
wore earrings and iitGcr rings made from
beautiful specimens Of tourmalines, which
they found in the broken rock at the Hill
top. Still the enormous value and ex-
tent of these deposits were not appreci-
ated. Ranchmen turned their cattle out
to craze on the mountains that are now
Of precious stones. Orchardists set out
cherry trees above storehouses of buried
gems.
The discovery OF the great worth of
the deposits of Mesa Grande was, after
all, a mere accident In 1898. about the
time of the opening of the Spanish Amer
lean War, Frank Wright was prospecting
in San Diego county for ltha, TO be mined
and sold for medical purposes. Mr.
Wright found tourmalne crystals, a gem
which is one OF the most beautiful and
remarkable in existence, almost as hard
as the diamond, with the greatest variety
of color of any precious stone-a gem
which has for years been sold as ruby
and emerald and which is now receiving
a rapidly increasing popularity in its own
right. There was no excitement over the
discoveries of Mr.. Wright Gold miners.
cattle men, fruit raiScrs were cOntentcd