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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-03

Quaker Meeting House On the Battle.
field Of Princeton.
and thence proceeded with mis- men
to the hills around Morristown.
Plilaned by British.
The battle Of Princeton does not
comprise the entire revolutionary his
tory OF the town. Morven. on Stock.
ton street, next the inn, was pillaged
by the English early in December.
1776, and was at one time Gen. Howe's
headquarters. The house was built
very early in the sixteenth century
by John Stockton. and has remained
In the family ever since. In 177e It
was the residence Of Richard Stock
ton, one Of the signers of the declara-
tion Of independence. The residence
OF another "sIgner" is in Witherspoon
street. about mile north OF whore
President John Witherspoon built
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-03
In Norway's Old Capital
Sights Of Christiania VIII Repay Traveller for Time
Taken in Journey to the North
Especial Correspondence j

With regret for the loss Of pleas
ures proved in lovely Stockholm, with
anticipation for the joys of town un-
tried, with a solid nights ride across
country, we three emerged from the
sleeper, wide awake to the interest
and novelty of Norway's capital, re-
nowned for its busy shipping port,
and its fair harbor Of long arms and
deep dents, which lend beauty un-
rivaled amid the glories of this earth.
The Grown Prince paid us visit,
and for miles away the country flock
ed to the city. Peasant and farmer
ratified in, till sidewalk and curb
were packed with surging humanity.
Flags fioated from palace and cot
tage; the booming OF cannon, the rat
tie OF hoofs, and the advance Of the
royal guard proclaimed the noble en-
try. The ladies held a charity ba-
zaar, In his honor, and radiant signs
flashed out their greeting. The great
structure never had more than push
ing room, for the crowds which
swept on to this interesting center.
Norway's fairest girls, arrayed in ma
tional emblems, allured the buyer to
their dainty booths, which famed in
colors gay. Stalls outside satisfied
the coarser taste for fries, for yards
Of sausage and schooners Of beer.
Within, the buyer could choose from
list that included an iced cake or
cart wheel. Many Of the heavier
goods took their chances, being loan
ed as advertisements by the city
merchants. And mint of money
was made in lotteries. This was the
Norwegian magnet. 1t riveted the
Matron till she was dragged away;
with purse depleted. Kroner after
kroner she passed over to the beguil-
Ing maid, who encouraged her weak
ness, as she took just one more
chance deep down in the well-filled
churn, or in the revolving wash ma
chine, to draw up only a blank,
where one in scores might find d
magic number.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-03

Had good day?" said one stock
broker to another
The other shrugged his shoulders
with gesture OF depression.
Everything sold went up. every-
thing ! bought went down. he an
swered in a tone Of deepest gloom.
Then the bright side Of the situa-
tion occurred to him. Thank good
ness. they can't so sideways" he
added, with heartfelt thankfulness.--
Stray Stories.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-03

forth on stormy seas to-day In such
clumsy contrivance; but 1000
years back this same contrivance was
the proud queen Of the waters, the
easy conqueror on mighty main,
and the lesson she reads u.s., Of past
power and present progress alone is
worth the northern trip, even though
the tomb chamber which buried the
viking king was pillaged OF its hero
and its treasures. In remoter cen
turtles.
The Mighty Ibsen.
Two mighty monuments, an ancient
and a modern, has Christiania, and
at daily noontide, the trio lowered In
the salon Of the Grand Hotel, for but
a glimpse Of that Goliath OF modern
times, whose weighty sledge hammer
nailed to the walls OF "The Dolls
House" verdict which startled mod
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-03
On Field Of Princeton
Skirmish That Played Important Part in the Struggle
for American independence
Especial Correspondence

Few realize that
an insig nihcant
skirmish Jan. 8,
LIT, gave the bat
tlefield OF Prince
ton more signih-
cance than any
other revolution
ary field, save Sar-
atoga and York
town. Long Is
land, Fort Wash
lngton, Charles
lie Ell treachery
and the ratraaf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-03

II Is, however, with the field OF
Princeton, as It now exists. and with
the historic relics and memories still
to be found in the old town, that we
nave to do. The battlefield lies rough
ly In and around what used to be
called the big TriangleT--that Is.
the section inclosed by Stockton and
Mercer streets. from their junction
near the Princeton inn westward. and
southwestward to the Quaker road
along-that is. the section inclosed by
Stockton streets from ps-t OF the old
turnpike between New Brunswick aud
Trenton, the scene OF so many march.
es and countermarches in Washing
tons Jersey campaigns. About a mile
to the west this road makes a curve
10 the south. and again turning west
passes over Stony Brook by quaint
old stone bridge. near Bruere's grist
mill. which was built in TIA. and
which has been run continuously
since.
Put the English to Flight.
From the crest Of the Hill to the
west the English turned back to meet
the American advance, under Mercer.
who was espied coming up the Quaker
road and along Stony brook. The lat.
ter had passed the Quaker church.
half mile away, aud, noting the
English returning on the double.
quick toward the bridge, he succeed
ed In reaching the top Of the swell.
% the right. in time to form line Of
battle II was near William Clark,s
louse, since demolished. that the first
'ollision occurred. The Americans
we're driven by a bayonet charge
'outhward to the field, where a pyra. |
mid Of shells now marks the spot on
which Mercer fell. Here Washington
anne to the relief of his advance and.
ssuming command drove the Eng
ism In wild flight, the greater part
rossing the brook and heading for
'renton; but portion turned toward
'rinceton aud were accounted for
WI nciVeN WAS carried 10 the house
I Thomas Clark. where he died ten
avs later after intense suffering.
What are said to be his bloodstains
n the floor Of the room where he
as irsb laid are still shown to visit
rs.
The fight In which Gen. Mercer fell
with the lines OF the oppos-
e detachments drawn diagonal.
across the present line Of the new
rnpike- Mercer street-which did
ot then exist. The route Of the main
ody OF the Americans was northeast
ard along farm road. which, rough
speaking, followed the direation
hich Mercer street now takes. Some
the wounded were carried to the
'use Of Thomas Olden, on the old
rnpike. This house is now the avi.
y OF Drumthwacket, the residence
NJ. Taylor Pyne. While men were
Gently making some repairs to the
ounds a cannon ball and several
apeshot we're dug up and these are
W In the possession Of Mr.. Pyne.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-03
Town Rich In Relics.

The town was rich in relics, and
the Matron browsed in odd corners
and fished up twisted candlesticks
OF brass, and wooden fiatirons three
feet long, guided by a crank, which
must have slid over the table like a
snowshoe, while its deep carving of
heroic scenes was imprinted in the
clothing. Pewter plates depicted
glories never before dreamed. and
the Matron will go mourning to the
grave. for certain grand platter.
carved In luxury, and stabbed with
the date 1884, which grinned at her
behind closed glass just before train
time. All Christiania has an idle
way of locking its doors and going
home to dinner between and 4. The
city is practically dead. No power
on earth could uproot a proprietor.
At this trying hour she spied the
grinning figures which exulted with
sardonic joy in their antiquity. How
she beat and clamored at the case
ment! How she longed to smash the
glass window! How she sees today.
Will always see. that battered pewter,
with its giddy scenes, and staggering
figures on the margin. 1854.
Wondrous Viking ship.
But II ones soul is lost to such a
bauble, what sentiments must over
whelm the beholder as he stands be-
tore that wondrous viking ship whose
history runs back 1000 years, whose
ibis and thwarts and rudder defied
ne lapse Of ages, as they lay wrapped
or centuries in their mantle Of blue
LAY! Now exhumed. the ragged
edges read us ancient history. The
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-03

completed till the thirteenth century,
the western entrance was finished in
1928 and the towers under st. Louis.
The history Of Notre Dame IL in a
great measure the history Of France.
Among the sculptured figures of this
cathedral Is one collection unique to
this structure, 1t is called "The Dev-
lis OF Notre Dame" These weird
beasts scowl from the high parapets
on the people below. They are unlike
the gargoyles on other buildings in
this, while they have the faces of
beasts or monsters, they are positive
ly diabolical in their expressions Of
ferocity and cunning. They have
nothing in common with the crude
figures usually seen. for they are pos
siDle creatures. you can imagine that
they live and breathe. They fasci-
mated the great etcher. Meryon, and
Joseph Pennell in his recent series Of
drawings has made them of even
more immediate interest. There they
SIT above the open air flower market
that is so charming a part of the
Paris of to-day. and grin and scowl on
the people below.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-03

Japanese Beer Bill.
The Japanese drank $500. 900 gal.
Ions Of beer last year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-03

remained almost unaltered in outline
and general effect. The storm of shot
and shell that has beat upon it has
seemingly destroyed only the detail,
and the revolutions that have surged
arodnd 1t have receded leaving 1t
like a mountain in the midst of the
sea.
Notre Dame cathedral is no less
written about than others because it
is less picturesque. 1t does not SO
much excite the imagination. The in
tricacy of Rouen, the richness of
Reims, the fortress-like grandeur OF
Bourges, and the elegant variety Of
the Chartres. these are wanting. Most
casual observers know 1t only as rath-
er a squatty looking building with
two unfinished towers. and 1t is in its
sculptures and classic architecture
that its greatest charm is found. The
interior is unique because OF its dou.
bic aisles, a feature which is not seen
in English churches. even on SO vast
a scale as Ely or Canterbury.
The stained glass was originally the
glory Of the church. and the long
shafts Of color that streamed in from
every window must, in the early days
have been almost marvel, il we are
to believe the writer's of those times.
These were destroyed. not by an in
furiated mob. but by those In au-
thority, who removed this priceless
material and replaced it by sheets OF
dull color ornamented with the fleur
de lis.
Scene Of Splendid Ceremonies.
It has been the scene of many mag
nihcent ceremonies. Perhaps the most
splendid was the coronation of Napo-
leon and Josephine in the winter of
1904. century and a year ago. It
was on this occasion that Napoleon
took the crown from the hands of the
Pope and placed it haughtily on his
own head, proceeding which must |
have been rather startling to his Holi-
ness.
A great service was held there in
$40 to celebrate the restoration to
french soil of the remains Of this
,reat leader.
It is natural that the whole French
lation has for Notre Dame a feeling
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-03
Demons and FIends.

Demons and FIends.
The one most noted through Mer-
yon's etching is muscular demon
with high cheek bones, his lean chin
resting on his hands, he sits licking
his lips over the sins Of Paris. Look
ing westward is a grim fiend throt-
Ting rat, the embodiment of cruelty.
One monster grins with the very hor-
ror of laugh, another is in a sort Of
comic despair. and near him a beast
howls furiously at the city that is
beyond his reach. There is dog
tearing at the bullock's throat.
monstrous bird, apes. elephants and
Shiny brutes with scales, dragons, and
shapes of evil There is but one
human form among them, a man who
twists his fingers in his beard. and
strains out over the city as though
longing for release from all these hor-
rors.
There Is legend Of the ruined
churches In Provence which the poet
Mistral has told which gives a most
vivid pen picture Of these strange
at the hour when the last
lay is dead and the next one has not
been born.
Then the shadows become alive.
md these chimeras in response to the
ieep peal of the bells, snuff the night
lir, and stride, shuttle or walk. each
With his own peculiar gait toward the
ummit of the bell tower. Through
he thick darkness are sounds of hol-
ow laughter, of grinding claws. and |
tapping wings, mingled with the wall 7
I the wind. Then the first raw Of
norning blazes upon the house and
ne river, and the weird shapes Green
ack to their own places: with
lurmur Of returning life the city
Takes, and once more the cathedral
les.
Grand old unfinished pile. No one
an overlook the stately grandeur OF
ie Arch Of Triumph, the splendor OF
le Louvre, the beauty Of La Sainte
happelle, the fascination Of the
omb Of Napoleon. but for vital his
'ric episodes this church stands
one as symbol for the whole city
all its memorable experiences r.
os Angeles Times.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-01
BACK TO THE MAT

Sioux Falls, s. D., March 31.-Ar-
rangements have been concluded for a
wrestling match in Sioux Falls next
Friday evening between S s Jimmie :
Potts of Minneapolis and R. s. (Dick)
Shepherd Of Pipestone, MINI. Potts
claims the midd leweight championship
of the northwest for catch-as-catch-can
Wrestlers, while Shepherd has during
the last year or two won quite repu-
tation for himself. The two men are
quite evenly matched, as was evidenced
in their recent meeting at Pipestone
when they wrestIed for one hour and
fifty-six minutes without either gaining
a fall; the match being declared draw.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-01

probably the Dane knew this for she
picked out man he has defeated for.
an opponent. Herrera is just as dan
gerous man for Nelson to meet as he
Isl for anybody else and it would not
surprise a lot Of people if a champion
should be slaughtered. The odds seem
to besall in favor Of Nelson, however.
Jimmy Gardner and Jack Dougherty
fought; an excellent. battle at Milwau-
kee last Tuesday night, but Jimmy un-
questionably was given the worst Of it
by the referee. It seemed to me that
he had a big shade on Dougherty, who
was mauled around in 9 pretty rough
way for six Of the eight rounds Jack
came back strong in the eighth and
roughed it a bit but he displayed moth
ing that indicated that he had la chance
with the Lowell lad.
Il No matter what the decision was,
Dougherty 81 showing must have been q
big disappointment to his Milwaukee
friends. It was clearly shown that he
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-01

Mr.. Moore cannot be persuaded to talk
about them, for he is a man of re-
markable modesty. /.
Plans for Summer.
y He says: Upon the closing Of the
theatrical season, I go to Travers Island
to get myself in shape for competition
in the Olympian games in Greece this
summer. ! shall wear the New York
"a: g. colors and hope to bring back
some worlds championship medals.
However, I do not care to say in adj
vance what hope to accomplish.
Water athletics are having something
of a boom this year, and next year /
expect to see much more interest in
this direction than has ever been taken.
During my theatrical engagement
have visited twenty five cities thus far
and in nearly all of them have found
that the gymnasiums are provided with
swimming tanks that enable swimmers
to keep in training during the winter
as well as in summer.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-01

Robert Edgren in New York World.
ley case would, on little thought, seem
to indicate that the commission does
not care to go thru any long legal fight
with prospect Of losing prestige in the
end. ...+.
It is better that it should go that
way than to be fought out thru the
courts, a long and expensive operation.
The National commission rulings looked
to be too arbitrary to hold water. In
, fact, some of the best attorneys de.
clared that once, the matter was taken
up in court, the National commission
agreement rules would be kicked as
full of holes as yard of boiling cloth.
In agreeing to the paying of the
$1,000 for his release, under protest
and getting the case opened up again
Kelley has shown a disposition to meet
the baseball people more than half
way. There is strong belief in Min
neapolis that once the matter reached
the higher courts Kelley would gain
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-01

One. Of the noted athletes Of the
country in the line Of water sports. is
playing a theatrical engagement in the
city. He is George Palmer Moore of
the David Harum'' company, which
begins an engagement at the Bijou
today. Moore has a fine record back Of
him, which includes the A. "A. G. plunge
for distance; the New York A. G. cham.
pionship for fancy divers; the Brook
fyn a. G. second championship for all
round swimming; the Boston.A. "a. for
national all-round swimming !, in which
he defeated twenty-one contestants.
He has minor achievements to his,
credit which are too numerous to mem.
tion, and besides has the life-saving
record that must be matter Of consid-
cradle personal pride with him. He
has had eight medals presented to him
IN recognition Of his services as a life
saver at Atlantic coast swimming re-
sorts. Doubtless, each one Of them has
in it a story Of thrilling interest, but
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-01

their shoulders, stood forth. as " reform
ers. e Nine out, of ten of them were
wolves in sleeps clothing. They were
straight Knockers, posing as soldiers
Of the great educational army. They
were satisfying petty spites, petty
grievances and little mean streaks
which big men would not stoop to-.
These with the yellow papers and maya,
zines, cut up fine hullabaloo until the
college people interpreted it to be the
voice of the people. and whenever vox
populi gets to talking the average col
legian, with an eye on the Legislature,
gets as busy as the speckled hen that
Matched the rattlesnake eggs.
The voice must have been very loud
at Madison. Either that or the badger
faculty had a very large ear, very close
to the ground and made'the same wrong
diagnosis Of the meaning of the sound
It is small wonder that the badgers tore
rNIIAH MAcrEDc UcnnIA~E 1AcEnAva
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-01

Old and Speedy Material Is at
Hand and in Good
Condition.

The outlook for a fast baseball team
at Macalester grows brighter as more
of the men get in the regular gymna-
sium practice and a sizeup of the play
ers is taken. Manchester took second
place in the state college league last
season, and they will make hard run
for this season s ball pennant. Nearly
all the old players are back, with the
addition of several new men from fast
high school mines.
9Diek' Mutt, who was captain OF
last years team, will be playing man
ager this season, and will play at the
receiving end and III left field. Mutt
has played in the intercollegiate league
for the past four years and is one OF
| the oldest players in the leagre. Span
ton, who holds the record for home
runs in the college league, has. been
elected captain Of this years team,
and will hold down third base. Harold
Bond. whose work in the box attracted
much attention last year, will do the
twirling for Manchester again this
year.
johnson. the crack shortstop on last
year,s team, will be seen on the Mac
alester. diamond again this year. Dick
Hoy, who. did the pitching for Mac
alester for two years, has returned and
will be material strength to the team.
1 Among. Others of last years team
/. who will be seen on the diamond again
/ are R. Wallace. who has been on the
team for three years and will try for
4 center field this year. Dewitt Wallace,
altho young, has rapidly developed and
is as sure on grounder as many OF the
older players, will probably be on the
outfeld.
:; MANY of the new men who will try
out for the team are experienced play
.ers, having played on fast high school
\ mines. Among those who are reveal
ing knowledge of fast ball are W.
Sandon from Jackson, Mimi, high
school, who has played there several
seasons and will try out for the ini-
tial bag on the college team. s. San
don from the same place will be a cam
didate for second base.
Anderson, a new man from Cannon
Falls, Mimi, who has played amateur
/, ball for several seasons, is getting into
trim and will make a sure backstop and
] a good thrower. Mcdonald and Throep
of last years squad will be out again
| for places, and r. Metcalf and F. Met.
calf. who played last season at Drayton,
Il. D., will make valuable additions to
i the team. Besides the regular collie
giate schedule. Manager Mutt has ar,
-Eranged several outside games. They
t will play at Fargo, n. D., Pillsbury
s academy. Owatonna, Mimi, Guste---us
Adolphus. st. Peter, MINI. and Parksa
$ college Of Winnebago, MINI.