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

transformed. Several suitors per-
secute her with their attentions.
but a chance meeting with her hus-
band sufices to implant all the
wifely virtues which she had hith-
erto lacked She pursues him by
motor car and arrives in his fiat at
midnight in time for the inevitable
reconciliation.
Miss Corcoan was ably support
ed by Mr.. Jas. M. Brophy and a
company of players all of equal
merit.
The rather small audience appre-
ciated Miss Corcoran's efforts and
were enthusiastic. Chickasha au-
diences have not yet learned the
the "curtian CALI stunt, and il
would b well if they did, as it adds
TO the enjoyment of a really good
play to have the principals appear
before the curtain.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
Big CROWD At HALL
Royal NeighbOrs Masked Skate Came
OFF Last Night.

The masked skate, given under
the auspices of the Royal Neigh
bors came off last night at the Con-
vention Hall, A large crowd took
advantage of the occasion to mask
and enjoy the evening. Many beau
tiful and grotesque costumes were
seen on the floor.
For some reaso the entries in the
different events failed to materialize
as had been advertised and nothing
but the grand march was attempted.
It was rather a disappointment to
the crowd that they did not get to
see the different races and the tan
dem events as it was announced
that handsome priced had been Of
fered to the winners Of these. Skat-
! ling stopped at the usual hour.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
LONE OF MANY"

The distinguished and notable
Tenor singer Mr.. James Cantwell,
whose marvellous voice has made
his name a worlds favorite-has ad-
ded in no small measure to the
musical fame of the West Minstrels
together with an exceptionally large
corps af vocalists more than'sustain
the reputation of the Celebrated
West trade mark. Besides the won-
derfall pleasing musical treat, and
according to authentic information
the program presented includes
nothing short of genuine farce and
novelty Innovations. All of which
manager Ricaby offers under his
personal guarantee at the Wagner
Opera House on Friday Dec I4th.
Grand street demonstration and
concert by the West Concert Band
at 500 p. m.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
MAccABEES NEW OFFICERS

The L. o. T. M. held their an
nual election of Officers yesterday
afternoon and the following named
ladies were elected to serve through
year 1907.
Kathrine Roberts, Lady Com.
Nassie Wilson, Lieu Com.
Mamie Vaughn, Record Keeper.
Bertha HERR, Finance Keeper.
May Block, Chaplain.
Kate Hawn, Sergeant.
Dora Estes, m-at-arms.
Helen ]. Granlee, Sentinel.
May Washburne, Picket.
The Ladies named above will no
doubt prove to be competent corps
of officers: and there Is no reason
why Chickasha Hive should not
meet with great success during the
next year. The retiring officers
(two of whom are soon to leave
Chickasha) extend congratulations
to Chickasha on their selections
of new officers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
A DELIGHTFUL COMEDY


It is real comedy from the begin
ing to the end, delightful and re-
freshing. and Jane corcoran sup
piled most Of it in her inimitabIe
way. Miss corcoran is one of the
acknowledged stars of the Ameri-
can stage and as "Susanne" Is still
adding to her laurels as a comedy
actress.
''Susanne" is young English
wife who is rather frivolous and
wants to have her own way; her
husband says ''No." She wants a
divorce and after a while her hus-
band consents to allow her one and
to give her her way in everything.
During the freedom she has all
kinds Of escapades during the nine
months Of her freedom, but in that
time time the coquette has been
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
MACcABES TAKE NOTICE

chickasha Hive No. S. Ladie.
of the Mcccabees Of the World,
viii entertain Lady cammander
Mrs. Annie Ross and lady Record
er keeper Mrs. A. +. Pressly at
the A. o. U. w. hall Thursday
afternoon Dec. 18th 1906 from two
to 1--WE P. m. All members Eturr
out and and show your apprecia,
ton for their good service rendered
to Chickasba Hive No. S for The
past year as they will soon leav,
Chickasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12

the maintenance of the territorial
government. the educational and
other institutions, amounts to S62S,-
o66. .65. necessitating levy of on
mills on a thousand. The territory
has no bonded Indebtedness.
"The value of all crops for 1905
is $5o,25o,4I5, and of farm pro-
duces 500. aos, $40. being consid-
cradle increase over the preceding
| year.
The manufacturing outlook for
Oklahoma is of the brightest, as
eastern capital is finding its way
into the territory. and there are at
the present time meat packing es-
tablishments, canning factories.
creameries, plow works. sash and
door works, cotton-seed oil mills,
carriage factories, iron foundries,
cracker and biscuit works. and box
factories: a cotton mill with a cap
ital of $780, 900 will be open the
first of the coming year.
"There were in the Territory on
January 1, 1906, 2,I5s,e36 cattle,
100, ,o77 horses and mules, I,346,-
| o64 swine, and Ss.65o sheep, at a
total market value OF the enormous
sum of $oI ,6Io.73, which had been
accumulated within the last seven
teen years. 1t exceeds that ioi
Washington, Oregon, Colorado,
Arkansas. Tennessee. South Dako-
ia, California, Kentucky, Utah,
Nevada and Idaho by many millions
OF dollars.
"The value Of farm lands in Ok
lahoma varies greatly according to
their location as to city and market
railroad facilities and the character
of other lands adjoining. They
range from SIS to SOS an acre and
average about $50 per acre. The
value of mineral and oil lands in
southwestern and southeartern
Oklahoma are beyond estimate.
"There are z.6II mills of railway
within the borders Of the territory
including four trunk lines. and also
q. 600 miles Of telegraph lines. to-
gegether with 5000 miles of tele-
phone lines.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
THE ANNUAL
REPORT
OF GOVERNOR OF OKLAHOMA
GIVES IMPORTANT FACTS
ABOUT THE TERRITORY
REMARKABLE PROSPERITY
Is Shown all Along the Line Statistics
Given

The crop outlook for 1906 is most
promising and 1t is stated that the
corn crop will equal the enormous
figure of I75 900, 900 bushels. re-
presenting a value Of $37, 500, 900,
and that 800, 900 bales of cotton
viii be produced at value Of SIS. :
600, 90. Twenty-seven million, one
hundred and ninety-seven thou
sans bushels Of wheat have been
harvested at value nf Sr4,SSI,os7;
2o,aro,75I bushels Of oats, at a
valuation Of $6.o6s, and a.. 40 tons
of broom corn. showing decrease
from last year, at valuation Of
$I,722, 800. Fruit of all kinds Is
raised in great abundance In the
territory, including melons, apple,
pears, cherries and blackberries.
Oklahoma is primarily land OF
homes and families, and out Of So, :
ooS families in 1900, 6o.oS5 own
their own homes.
New towns and cities are spring
ing up, and those in existence have
in creased in population. New in-
dustries and manufactures have
been established requiring skilled
aud other labor to operate and new
residences are building everywhere
IN town and country being convinc.
ingevidence Of the wonderful devel-
opment Of affairs and increase In
population through immigration.
which for the most part comes from
the states.
The people Of the territory are
principally engaged in agriculture.
there being r45,7so farms with a
cash value of Saga, ,osI, ,776. .averag-
ing 81, ,6I3 each.
''It must be remembered that
the development of the territory
has taken place wholly within the
last seventeen years, and that prior
to April, 1889, the time of open
ing the same to settlement. there
was not domestic.or farm animal
in the territory. nor had the ground
been broken by plow.
''The assessed valuation of all
property in the territory is $o6,-
sz5, ,6o4, although it is estimated
that the actual value is fully S57o,
1854, as the practise has been
not to assess property over one
sixth. and in many instances one
eighth of its true value. The amount
of revenue required to be raised fol
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
BIDDERS
COMPLAIN

Lawton. Ok, Dec. IA bid
der approached the clerks at the
receiving window at noon today
and asked II they thought that the
bids received this week would
stick. And when questioned why
he desired the information he said.
Il understand that some of the
bidders are going to get out an in
junction against tbs government
for extending the time, claiming
that it is unfair to those who bid
early.
did the bidder of the first Of
the week how high he wanted to
bid and was there any way for him
to tell how many others were going
to come after himl" these were the
nswers to the inquiring gentle
man. He said he felt as though the
government had acted In good
faith when the situat on was ex'
plsined to him.
"This opening is for the public, .
said Judge Witten this morning,
land the commissioner of the gen.
eral land Office acted upon the re-
commendation Of Secretary Hitch,
cock ia granting the extension d
time.
Two days were given to the con
sideration of the matter and mos
likely the Iattorney general wa
consulted regarding the legality tc
the order"
Answering one gentleman h'
said, "It you are as sure OF a plac'
in the Kingdom of Heaven as yol
are of getting the land that yol
are the high man on, even though
| your bid come in at the last rnomen
before four O'Clock Saturday. Dec
ember I5th-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The regular annual meeting Of
the Stockholders of the First Ma
tional Bank Of Chickasha, Ind.
Ter, for the election Of officers and
for the transaction of other Iegiti-
mate business, will be held between
the bours Of ten o'clock a. m. and
tour o, clock p. m on the second
Tuesday in January, 1907.
Ben F. johnson,
Cashier
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

There viii be prayer meeting at
the Presbyterian church this eve
ming at 7so. Subject viii be "The
Inspiration to Personal Work. !"
The choir will meet Immediately
after prayer meeting to practice
special music for Christmas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
NOTICE FOR APPLICATION

In the United States Court in
and for the Southern District Of
the Indian Territory, al Chickasha
In Re-Estate of Mary Estella
Brashears and Tola Brashears, Min
ors. Benjamin 4. Brashears. Caar-
dian. In Probate No. ago.
Notice of application of guardian
for an order 10 sell real estate,
Notice Is hereby given that, 1,
the undersigned, Benjamin F.
Brashears guardian of the estate Of
Mary Estella Brashears and Tola
Brashears, minors, will apply to
the Hon. ]. 7. Dickerson, Judge
of the United States Court, for the
Southern District Of the Indian
Territory, at Chickasha. Indian
Territory, on Thursday, January
3. 1907, for an order to sell all the
right. title and interest, of his
said wards, Mary Estella Brashears
and Tola Brashears. in and to the
following described real estate, to.
wit:
The east half (zz) Of the South
west quarter Cd of the Northeast
quarter (H) and the West hal
" of the Southeast quarter (H)
of Northeas, quarter (A) and the
Northeast quarter (A) Of the
southeast quarter CD, and thu
east half (H) of the northwes
quarter (H) )of the southeast quar-
ter (H). all in section six C.
toHnship FIVE (s), North, Rang'
six (6) West; aud the West hal
(H) of the east half (H) of th'
Southwest quarter Cd, and thu
South half (1z) of the Northwest
quarter (H) of the Southwes
quarter (H), and the Southwes
quarter CD of the southwest (H'
quarter (H). all in section twenty
eight (7S) township five(5) North
Range seven Cd west; and The
Northwest quarter Cd of th'
northwest quarter CD of Section
thirty-three (33) in township iv'
(s) North, Range seven Cd west
for the purpose of obtaining fund
for investment for the benefit o
said minor wards. The interest o
said wards being the reversionar,
interest in said premises; the life
estate belonging to said Benjamal
F. Brashears.
In witness whereof, l hereunt,
set my hand this the I2th day o
Dec. 1906.
Benjamin F. Brsshears,
Guardian
chas. NJ. Fechheimer, Chick
asha, 1. 7. Attorney for Guardian
First published Dec, II 1906.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
LADIES AID TEA

The ladies Of the Christian
church will serve a ten cent tea in
the church parlors tomorrow after
noon. They viii also dispose of
the remaining goods from their
Thanksgiving bazaar. You are IN
vited to go and spend the after
noon with them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12

DR.. c. Clarence Perry Of Nc
Curtain /. r., Is preparing to open
a dental Office in chickasha. He
will have rooms over the Huh
Clothing Co. and expects to be
ready for business Jan /. DIR. Perry
has visited a number of towns in
the territory and han concluded
that Chickasha is the best Of all.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
Hand painted china.
the finest lot ever
shown in Chicka sha at
Gomez the JeWeler.

The Ladies of the Aid Society of
the Baptist church are going to give
a IS cts tea, hours from to S P.
m. and also serve oysters at I5cts
from 7 to 10 p. m. Friday Dec. "a.
at the home of Mrs A. L. Mckay.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
SOCIETY


mr. ana MIS- =. Il. 0rimsiey OF
ro,r :, s.,..,s 49, n~,:s. :, ..'~ - ~
80 1rTu c~,,s
,,,,. !,
-. 80 - rS,,,
49,. - - - c, -
m;.,, h.r aa-.',,s
rsns,,... s-,r... .sss =. a,--,n
~. c;,v
NJ = r.o .x,,s
os pa-;. 1,~a -, -. 80.
- -.,-,. ~ -
lOwslev and family
Mics c,.dvs r,,.,,. s~..,,
;ndsa. ,.aa., 81 49,. ~. --..,.
fr,.nds
~ wh;,. of oL,.hon,. c;.., -.
o,,as. :. uam.,.. Ill es
l,ost
- = ~os1 :. Nusn springs =
'''v. - oA' .''S 'n'S "ssN
MIS- .K.feiand ana little daugnf-
er ana MRS. Y. y. Hoberg' and
uausn'ef OF II Keno w'ii arrive
shortly 10 spend tue noildays with
RELATIVES
Mrs. S.W. Bird entertained with
ainner party To-Day.
Mr. W. L. Peters will entertain
E the Euchre club on next Friday
afternoon.
On last Wednesday afternoon
Mrs. John Watson delightfully."-
a ss ~ W, ~, -, - = s'
y oe rs,,c,,~a -. ,,,,...s :., -
i. "a . 1o,as raa.;..;.. hs..'.:<.,
!. r;c.,,rs g., a~;- - 49,
II uenrv ou.~s.;,,. : ,r..,, ...~
hasl,a, - s.oona ...;.L - 4:
,,rr r,as...aa ,..,,- . !,
[ho,or Mrs p,rd ,,..s .,sa .~--.z.'
q II w;,h : ho,,o,,st = ! q erar-a... -
3 na.;o.s s., ar ,,1..... = s~,,-.
70 ,,notao,, 80 ..~,..s :. -. ~--.~,.
'e s;or of rr,,sr.,,, a,sasan, &c.,
y roon
4
q ~ ;. ~ Lsn' sn'e'ta'nsu
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
The latest thing IN
jeWeled coloretts at
Gomez the JeWeIer.

Frank McBailey, Alger Melton
and w. M.Edwards went to Guth-
rie this morning to view the doings
of the constitutional convention.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12

We are prepared to scaId your
hogs on short notice. Leave orders
at Hopkins Neat Market. ia
South and.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
Bracelets, nothing
nicer for her for a
Christmas present. 50
to $40 at Gomez the
JeWeler.

Wanted-Man and wife wants
position on farm. both understand
farm work. Ed Kinion, 7as So.
ard St. chickasha 1. 7.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12

In honor of Mrs. E. A. fressly
and her son Percy who is leaving
the city soon. Mrs. Vaughn gave a
turkey dinner at her home 4o7
Pennsylvania ave Tuesday noon,
The hostess was assisted by Mrs.
F. d. Mawin, cover being laid fol
ten.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12
Watch fobs cheaper
than my competitors
dare sell them and
continue business at
Gomez the JeWeler.

Ben S. Brooks is in receipt Of a
telegram from his wife, who is in
Fl. Worth, advising him that he Is
a grandpa" again. Mrs. T. E.
(Lillie) Miller, Of that place, their
daughter, is the mother Of a fine
eight pound baby girl.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12

Fire works, fire works Of all des.
cripHons and at all prices, for the
Holiday fun at Brsnnan's Drug Store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12

All kinds Of toilet cases, collar and
cuff boxes, manicure sets ETC., etc,
at lowest possible prices, at Brannan's
Drug Store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12

Gold headed umber-
elias, the same as my
knocking competitors
consider cheap at $40.
Only $3.50 at Gomez
the JeWeler.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12

L. E. Bussong, Of Denison. Tex.
has bought out the confectionery
and fruit business of VIM. Mattox
on south 3rd street.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-12-12

We are prepared to scald hogs on
short notice. Leave orders at Hop.
pins Meat Market. Ir3 South and.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1906-01-13
Executisa sale Notice.

Notice 1. hereby given that under and by vir.
tue OF an execution issued out Of the Dist riot
Court OF Rio Grande county, In q cause wherein
l.. Z. Boyle and W. =. Guthrie. a. Boyle 4 Guth.
ric. Is plaintiff, and Loren B. Sylvester IL the
defendant, commanding me the undersisnssi
August J. Wei-. as sheriff Of Rio 0rande coun.
~. colorado. 70 make out Of the lands and ten.
ements. and goods and chattel. Of the said do
PENDANT the sum Of tlios.6S and costs Of suit
have levied upon the following real estate
as the property OF defendant. which real ostate
Is dc-crihed as follows to-wit:
This northeast quarter Of section twenty. the
southeast quarter Of section seventeen, section
-ixtsen. the south half Of section hftesn, and
tho south half Of section fourteen. and the
south half Of section thirtcea, except eOaere- In
the southwest corner Of said rectioo thirteen.
all 10 township thirty nine north Of range eight
east y. ". ".
Nov. therefore In pursuance OF ths com N an d
OF said writ Of execution. 90 Tuesday, the Nph
day OF January, 1905, At the hour Of two O'Clock
p. M. will ofer for sale and sell 10 the highest
bidder for cash all OF the above msntiousaI real
estate or much thereof. as IL necessary U
satisfy said execution and costs. at public auc-
tiou in the town Of Monte Vista in the County
Of kio Grands and STATE Of Colorado, a. the
north front door Of Of the upitcd STATE. Post
Office in said town Of Moots Vista. lot tie par.
pos OF satisfying sAid execution and the debt.
JUDGMENT and cost tbcrin msntioasd.
Dated at Del Norte, Colorado, January the
9Th. A. ID. iaB.
Arsrsr J. WKias,
sheriff Of BIO 6rands County
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1906-01-13
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.

Estate Of Christopher A. Derbyshire. de-
ceased.
The undeIsiened, having been appointed Ell
ecutor of the estate Of Christopher A. Derby
shire, late of the County OF Rio Grande. in tho
State of Colorado, deceased. hereby gives
notice that she will appear before tho County
Court Of said Rio Grande County at the Court
House in Del Norte. in said county, on Non day
the 9Th day OF January, 4. D. isOi, at the hour
Of 10 o'clock A. N. 6f said day. at which timc
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend for tho
IONS indebted to said estate are requested To
make Immediate payment to tho undersigned.
Dated at Del Sorte. Colorado, this nd day Of
January, A ID. 1905.
MARTHA r. DERBYsHIRE.
E1ecutrix.
OF the Estate OF CHRISTOPHER A. DERBysHIRk.
Deceased
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1906-01-13
ORDINANCE.

Be 1, ordained by tbs Board Of Trustee. of the
torn Of Aoats Vista,
Section I. That Section u Ordnance No.
q Ut the Town 81 Aosts Vista pass~d August
n issi. Ia. and the sans IL bsrsby amended ~
As TO read n follows
Section !. All that portion Of the Town os
Monte Vista embraced 10 shs folIouiax liaits
shall eon-iituts and h known As tho nre limit.
To Wit.
iexinins al the intersection II Third Avsou~
and the line hstv~-a the original Tovn II
Monte Vista aud Grand View ihsacs north u
the north side Of tho right u way os the DsC YER
4 Rio Gr.nds Rail Road co~pany. tbsacs
north westerly sioax tho north sids II ehs
right OF way Of the D~a,sr Rio 0rands Rail
Road Company Ia the middle Of ~hat 10 kno~u
as tho Gun Barrel Road aud what l. Brosdvsy
extended. thence south " the line ruaaias
sionx the north aide II Block r~sasy.sour II
West Side Addition To tho Town Of Naass Vista,
thence ~o-t along the north lido II .aid block
10 tho middle Of Batt-r-on ssr~e,. tAsae~ south
TO tho intersection of Battsrsoa ktrses and
Third A,cau~, thence sast sloas the middle os
Third Avenue tn tho place 81 bssinnins
Passed this Ell day Il January. ivs.
Approves this eth dag II January. ism
Attest ". &. sAsvosp. ". ". Wiley. r. T.
Town keeordef Mayor.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1906-01-13
More PaVors Hsked.

The national banks are never
satisfied. At every session of con
gress they have more favors to ask
from the government. The banks
asked that silver be demonetized.
The request WAS granted They
then wanted to issue bank notes to
the par value of their bonds on
deposit with the treasury to Sc
cure their notes. This privilege
was accorded them. They wanted
the tax on circulation reduced one
half. That favor was granted.
They demanded the issue of a
quarter of n billion of more bonds
in time of peace and prosperity.
Congress yielded to the demand.
Now the banks want au "elastic
currency" That means the right
to issue their own notes. not on
government bonds, but on their
own assets.
So far the national banks have
had all their desires gratitied ex.
cept the retirement of the green
backs. The greenbscks that saved
the Union, are rs dear to the peo-
Pile ~ the old flag itself aud con.
gress has always fully realized it
and hence has never dared to
strike down the greenback. The
next thing to il has been the
boarding of sl50,0OO,0oO OF gold
for the purpose Of greenbsck re-
demption, thus taking out Of cir
culation a volume Of money equal
to one-hslf the greenbacks 10 ex.
istence and thereby making a place
for that amount Of bank currency
Ii the country demands more
money why not issue full legal
tender greenbscks Tina, is what
the country demands. But the
banks and not the people control
congress.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1906-01-13

Mayor Dunno. of Chicago,
spoke in Denver Thursday on the
subject of municipal ownership.
He says:
"There has never been a sub
ject submitted to the municipali.
ties OF this country of such vital
importance AS municipal owner
chip. II is recognized by the
people that the public utilities
should be- in their hands aud not
in the hands of corporations or in
the hands OF n few individuals.
That the public utility corpora
tons recognize that they are in .
life or derth struggle is indicated
by the vicious attacks made on
municipal ownership in every
city"