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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12
IDEAS FOR THE HOSTESS.
Some Novel and Simple Ways to En-
tertaln Guests.

A Handkerchief Shower.
This affair for a prospective bride
was arranged in a very clever manner.
Twelve intimate friends we're invited
to luncheon with the request to bring
the gift "mouchoir" rolled up into the
smallest package possible. Before go
ing TO the dining-room the hostess
took all the packages and disappeared.
When luncheon was announced. with
one voice the guests exclaimed how
pretty" Suspended from the chanda-
lier there was an inverted Japanese
umbrella. from each rib there was a
smaller umbrella and from this hung
by ribbons there was a gilded water
Ing can the sprinkler of which had 12
holes with baby ribbons of different
colors coming out At the end Of each
ribbon there was a tightly rolled pack
age. The effect was lovely. The place
cards were miniature Jap" parasols
with the cards tied to the handles.
The candle shades were ornamented
with these same tiny parasols and
small lanetrns filed with candied
pulled rice were at each place. The
mint sherbert, which was the dessert,
had smilax twined around the tall
glass with another little umbrella in
the top Of tbs glass.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12

necessity Of living in the suburbs
somewhat on the beaten path. made
excellent chums Of them, always
eager for the excitement which rare
ly came to Nutley. and always ready
to invent new amusement when
things got fearfully slow.
Returning to the intersection of
Grant and Passaic avenues: 1t did
not take Miss Elsie and Brother Roy
al very long to notice this as an ideal
lurking place for a ghost and to de
eide that the spot was worth devel-
oping. Their home is not far away
from there. II is the nearest house
to the corner. in fact, so the children
had every opportunity to carry out
their plans without much fear Of de
lection.
First il was only a simple little
ghost story they told Royal supply
ing the cuFdles. about wild, Zap.
ping specter that moaned and
shrieked, somewhere down near the
stunted frs.
That was several weeks ago. No
body else had seen the ghost, and the
story didn't make the slightest impress
sion. even in Nutley. at first.
A few nights later two young men
belonging to that race which above
all others feeds upon superstition. came
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12

At an afternoon party given for is
or 20 girls. each was requested to
come wearing something TO indicate a
flower" It certainly was a regular
Flower garden OF girls" that assem-
bled on the broad flower decked porch.
The hostess gave out little hand
painted flower shaped booklets for the
guesses to be written in and a prize Of
a huge bouquet Of asters was awarded
to the girl who guessed the most and
box Of marshmallows TO the one hav-
ing the least correct guesses. Some OF
the representations were exceedingly
clever; a row OF pins conspicuously
worn on the front Of the gown was
rose" several pink bows Of huge pro
portions pas "pinls." while a button
fastened on with a nail was ''bache.
lor's button" a girl resplendent in sil-
yer stars proudly said she was a whole
bouquet Of "astersT
Space forbids giving any more en-.
amples. but It win be readily seen how
this idea could be adapted to almost
any entertainment. Ice cream was
served in individual flower" molds.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12

Elgin, MA huge boa constructor
loose in the express compartment Of
an interurban car en- route from this
city to Geneva created a panic among
nine prisoners in the compartment un-
der escort of Chief of Police James
Younger and officers from this city
and was followed by battle with the
prisoners who endeavored to es-
cape.
Harry Thorne. one of the prisoners.
narrowly escaped death by the reptile.
The python was one of a collection
of snakes in three cases being shipped
to Joliet, where a street fair is in
progress.
Shortly after the car started from
Elgin OfHcer Higgins was disturbed
by movement Of the lid of box
on which he was seated. Rising to
discover the cause of the trouble he
was amazed at the appearance Of the
head OF an enormous snake gradual
ly forcing its way from the interior
of the case.
The snake was observed by some
Of the prisoners at the same time and
a general rush was made for the car
door. Here the other police officers.
headed by Chief Younger. held the
men at bay.
A few minutes later the snake
stretched its length of IA feet on the
floor Of the car. In an instant ii had
clasped Harry Thorne within its
coils. The giant reptile tightened on
the unfortunate MAJ and was slowly
crushing him when the owner Of the
snake appeared in the compartment.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12
ADVICE BY EXPERT.
EASY MEANS OF ATTAINING A
GRACEFUL FIGURE.
Simple Exercise Recommended by a
Famous Physical culturist-
Mistakes Of Beginners.


An English physical culturist has
invented some exercises which he
calls the empire exercises. He took
them to Paris. but he found that
the women there did not need them
And now he has sent them to this
country.
These exercises. gathered together
briefly, are these: They are called
the empire exercises, and they are for
the reduction OF the belt line. Only
this. and nothing more, unless one is
full in the throat. when there are ex-
ercises for making the throat smaller.
Most people practicing the en-
pire exercises will tighten up the
belt. But this is not the way. The
belt should be very loose TO give the
waist muscles full play. The corset
should be taken off while one is ex-
ercising.
The empire exercises are simple
enough. Put on something loose and
10 this: Step forward and sink upon
knee. Regain your position and step
forward with the other foot and sink
upon the other knee. One foot goes
forward and the other knee bends.
That is the way to do it. The rule
Is to keep on until you are pretty well
tired out.
The English instructor advises mod
GRAFTON. He says amateurs do too
much In the beginning, and the re
suit is serious relapse. They gel
so tired that they take to the couch
and then there is no more exercise
for weeks and months. Maybe the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12

was a black felt In slightly oval shape.
the brim surrounded with beautiful
pink velvet and silk roses. and a
large white feather pointing back
ward. II also was bound in black vel
vet for a half inch over the brim.
which is one OF the little finishes
which is to be used great deal.
There are two or three exceptions
to this felt hat rule. two OF them still
in the realm OF dress hats One Is the
covered velvet sailor. or broad
brimmed hat. trimmed heavily with
curled ostrich wreath. or flowers put
on In the same way, or grapes and
other fruit, and flowers mixed. and the
tulle and lace hats made on wire
frames, which In black will be used
great deal. There also Is the
conc" used this summer in Neapoli-
tan. but which now comes In felt
II can be converted to dress pur-
poses. but ise best adapted TO the lit
tie knockabout street hat
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12

disgusted beginner gives it up for.
ever.
The next OF the empire exercises
consists in bending from side to side-
This is hard enough. and most likely
a strain upon the muscles. But the
enthusiast can take hold Of chair
by way Of assistance, and not bend
too far either way. The idea is TO
bend the body until it feels supple.
The more one bends in moderation
the better
The neck must be small If one Is
going to get the empire figure, and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12

felt sailors. in all heights and sizes.
the little round hat that becomes OBJ
long when turned up at the side. are
the most seen. Small. narrow. or
close hats for early wear and larger
ones later to be loaded with luxurious
trimmings for dress wear is a safe
rule for those who buy but one or two
hats.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12

across the path in the field leading
from the backwoods, passed through
the gateway and thence down through
the grove of overhanging eIms to-
ward the stunted frs.
AN so All says" one OF them was
saying, mist Small. An says, 'Ah
CANT see why yo carries dat raS-
bit foot. She cain't do you no good,
nohow, nor keep OF no hoodoo. All
done come to de exclusion dere amt
no such thing. no way. as a'-hoo-
co-oo-Lordy!"
The two young men had fed In ter
ror. Not three feet from where they
had stopped. turned tail and vanished,
stood ghost. II was medium height,
very shapely. and dressed In white.
The draped arms tapped somewhat
mechanically as the ghost turned
from side to side to the accompani-
ment Of most curdling croaks.
Presently the ghost grew tired Of
Tapping its arms. The two negroes
were miles away. maybe. and prom
ably still going. Silence reigned
again in the vicinity OF the stunted
fir.
But It wasn't for very long. Whist
ling gayly as he strobe along, came
one Of Nutley's most prominent young
unmarried men.
Somewhere in the dark shadow OF
the fir something seemed 10 whisper
TO something else that il was Mr.. So
and-So on his way to call on Miss
Sew-and-Sew.
Yes" the two something's in the
shade seemed to say in unison, lets
see what happens to him.
The ghost arms tapped excitedly,
and Mr.. So-and-So stopped whistling
and sank down. Then he sat up
and yelled once-twice. Then he. too.
vanished in the wake OF the, presum-
ably. stiIl running colored men.
Silence was restored once more in
the vicinity Of the frs and overhang-
ing elms. Half a mile away Miss
Sew-and-Sew sat alone in the best
parlor and expected company that
failed to show up.
After two evenings of this sort OF
thing. Nutley knew all about the Pas
aic avenue ghost Some believed.
others didn't. Among the latter was
chief Knabb. Of the Nutley police de-
partment
On the third evening Thomas
Brandreth. sexton Of the Methodist
church. was walking home from pray
err meeting when the specter es-
sayed to scare him. Sexton Brand
reth is a good man. He sidesetpped.
let go with a right swing and banged
the ghost in the eye. Down IL went
for the count, tangled mass OF white
linen, bed-sheets overspreading one
OF those nice plump wire dummies
on which the dessmakers fit gowns
for display. Then Sexton Brandreth,
after adressing a few words OF ad.
vice In the direction of the stunted
frs went home.
And that was the end OF the Nut
ley ghost. Caught with the goods on
them, as thpy made their way home
that night. the two symonds con
spirators laughed at the joke they
had had at the expense Of some OF
the most prominent young people in
the town. II is even safe to assert
that II she only would, Miss Elsie
could give list Of young men who
are mortally afraid Of ghosts, no mat
ter how brave they look IN daylight.
But she won't tell. Neither viii TIE
victimA
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12

4-Ten articles used by carpenter.
5-Two lofty trees.
6-Two good fish.
IA number OF shell fish.
S-A fine stag.
s-A number Of small animals.
swift and shy.
10--Two playful animals.
11-A number OF weathercocks.
1.-Two established measures.
13-Two implements of war.
Z4--Whips without handles.
1.-THE steps OF a hotel.
16-The sides Of a vote.
17-Fine flowers.
1S-A fruit
19--Two scholars.
20-Two places OF worshin.
21-Ten Spanish noblemen to wait
upon me.
ga way out Of difficulty.
ANSWERS.
The human body which has:
IA chest.
1.-Two eyelids.
S-Drums.
Mails.
Palms.
6-Soles.
Muscles.
S-Hart (heart).
9-Hares (hairs).
10-Calves.
11-V2nes (veinsl.
12-Feet. hands.
13-Arms.
14-Lashes.
15-In-steps.
16-Ayes and noes.
17-Tulips.
1S-Adam's apple.
19-Pupils.
20-Temples.
21-Ten-dons.
22-Cheek.
MADAME MERRL
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12

As a general thing the winter mil
liner is to exercise her ingenuity in
trimming felt hats. The felt shape
Is almost universal. and the good
old days have returned when hats
were trimmed. and not made This
Is true even Of the dress hats. which
have flowers. fruit and feathers load
ed on plain felt shapes. For instance.
one OF the prettiest hats OF this class
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12
IDEA FOR DRESS oARNIruRE.
Many Ways In Which Design Can
BE Made Effective.

The illustration gives an idea for
a dress garniture Of most original
character. A wide cream OF white rib
bon or band OF cream striped silk
might be used as background. and the
work should. OF course. be done In a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12

Here is most ingenious riddle b.
Bishop WiIberforce which viii AFFORD
keen amusement arranged as a con
test. At the head Of the paper write:
I am s--.isrssr piece Of mechanism
ls every one admits" then write ths
blowing questions:
IL have a carpenters tool box.
2-Two Ids.
s-Tua musical instruments.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12
DEADLY BOA CONSTRUCTOR
CAUSES PANIC In A CAR
Giant Reptile Escapes from Case and Prisoner Pas
sengers Fight to EscaPe--Snnke Finally
SubduS1 by Tanner.

attracted from another portion of the
car by the commotion.
With the assistance Of several men
the snake was forced TO uncoil ana
was finally urged back into its prison.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12

Empire scarfs have taken a firm
hold upon Ia ParisIenne's affections,
and are used chiefly for accomplishing
that spot Of color that all Paris is out.
doing itself over.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-12

IN the meantime the prisoners,
frightened and realizing in the excite
ment that they would have an oppor-
tunity to get away, made strenuous
but futile efforts to escape.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-18
ANNUAL EXHIBIT
OF DE LONGPRE
ENCOURAGEMENT BY THE FAMOUS
FLOWER PAINTER
Over One Hundred Pictures in Water
CoIors and Oil Await Visit
of Lovers of the
Beautiful

Paul de Longpre known the world
over as the king of lower painters
opened his annual exhibition of paint
ings yesterday at his beautiful Holly
wood home, which he terms "a little
corner of Paradise
The one hundred and nine paintings
scattered throughout the lower floor
of the home, which lends itself ad-
mirably to such exhibitions, represent
the wealth of California flowers, from
the pale and delicate tints of the gold
of Ophir roses, Matilda peoples, Chero-
kee roses and countless sketches of
California peoples, violets and many
others, to the rich, vivid poinsettias,
which are alike the admiration of Cali
fornian and eastern tourist and which
seem to be attempted by every amateur
who ever took a brush in hand. But
the poinSettias of Paul de LOngpre are
joy forever and bring forth all his
consummate skill of the brush, show
ing his wonderful technique, which
probably has never been equaled in
flower work.
The larger number OF the pictures
on exhibition arc in water color, sew
eral of the artists larger ones being
in OIL These oil paintings were done
several years ago. M. de Longpre now
devotes himself almost exclusively to
water color work. Among the oils is
large picture entitled, Summer Flow
ers," which won the prize at the grand
salon of Paris in 1899 and which is said
to be the artists masterpiece. 1t is
valued at $4,000.
The one hundred and nine pictures,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-18
sCHOOLMAs7ERS
SAY FAREWELL
BANQUET GIVEN TO RETIRING
SUPERINTENDENT
James A. Foshay Makes Eloquent
Speech In Response to Toast
y of "The Old and the

"A health to you good friends of mine,
plenty to you all;
May each be at his own house
When fortune makes her CALI
my friends, I have been called upon
to speak Of the old and the new, but
before L touch on my subject 1 wish
to thank you from the bottom of my
heart for this last token Of your friend
ship"
Such was the farewell of Superinten-
dent James A. Foshay at a banquet
rendered him under the auspices of the
City Schoolmasters' club last night at
downtown cafe.
There were more than eighty guests
present, including the members of the
school board and the Schoolmasters'
Glee club, and between every address
Foshay was told in loud and musical
tones that he was certainly a jolly
good fellow.
Pays Glowing Tribute
W. J. Washburn, chairman of the
school board. responded to a toast of
"Our Guest"
For the past eleven years Mr..
Foshay has steered the school shir
safely through the thousands of dan
gers that have been heaped around it,
and now that he is about to leave us
he can look back with pride on the
great progress of development" said
Chairman Washburn.
when Mr.. Foshay took charge OF
the schools there were about 1400(
pupils III them, while now there are
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-18
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL
Few People Know How Useful 1t Is in
Preserving Health and Beauty

Nearly everybody knows that char
coal Is the safest and most efficient
disinfectant and purifier in nature, but
few realize its value when taken into
the human system for the same cleans
ing purpose.
Charcoal is a remedy that the more
you take of 1t the better; 1t is not a
drug at all, but simply absorbs the
gases and impurities always present
IN the stomach and intestines and car
ries them out of the system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after
smoking, drinking or after eating
onions and other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal effectually clears and i'm
proves the complexion, 1t whitens the
teeth and further acts as a natural
and eminently safe cathartic.
1t absorbs the injurious gases which
collect in the stomach and bowels; II
disinfects the mouth and throat from
the poison OF catarrh.
All druggists sell charcoal in one
form or another, but probably the best
charcoal and the most for the money
is in Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges;
they are composed of the pure pow
dered willow charcoal, and other harm.
less antiseptics in tablet form, or
rather in the form Of large, pleasant
tasting lozenges, the charcoal being
mixed with honey.
soon tell In a much improved condi.
tion of the general health, better COM
plexion, sweeter breath and pureI
blood, and the beauty of II is that nc
possible harm can result from their
continued use, but on the contrary
great benefit.
A Buffalo physician in speaking OF
the benefits of charcoal says: II adj
wise Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges to all
patients suffering from gas in stom-
ach and bowels, and to clear the com
plexion and purify the breath, mouth
and throat; / also believe the liver
Is greatly benefited by the daily use
OF them; they cost but twenty-five
cents a box at drug stores, and al
though in some sense a patent prepa-
ration, yet / believe l get more and
better charcoal in Stuart's Charcoal
Lozenges than In any Of the ordinary
charcoal tablets"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-18

ranging from $40 to the $4,000 master
piece, are valued at nearly $50, 0O0.- Many
of his paintings are being purchased
by local people which says much for
the art loving public of Los Angeles
and vicinity. The greater majority are
purchased by the wealthy eastern tour
lists, who flock here each winter.
"A Bouquet of Scabosia,' in the rich
red and purple tones of that flower,
which is placed near the masterpiece,
is in itself a masterpiece, as few, If
any artists attempt to portray this
flower, which has such a subtle
charm, but which seems lacking on
canvas. But not so with de Longpre's,
for it carries with it all the fragrance
and atmosphere of the garden, from
which it seems but to have been
plucked Il few moments.
NJ. de Longpre in this exhibition is
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-18
WEALTHY MEN DIFFER
Messrs. Henne and Lankershim Go
to War Over Party
Wall

Suit between Messrs. Henne and
Lankershim, two wealthy property
owners. was begun yesterday in the
superior court. when Mr.. Henne, own
err of the Henne block, filed an action
for $l4, APO damages against j. b. Lam
kershim, owner of the Lankershin
building.
The plaintiff says that a party wal
was constructed between the Henne
and Lankershim buildings, five stories
1t should not be built higher.
1t is alleged that disregarding this
agreement. the defendant had the
party wall raised two stories more to
correspond with the height of the adj
dition to the Lankershim building.
Mr.. Henne says that he wishes tc
put five more stories on his block, but
In order to do so must have the room
now occupied by the two-story party
wall erected by Mr., Lankershim.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-18

more than 10000 enrolled. There were
$50 teachers then; now there are more
than $50. Eleven years ago the school
equipment was valued at less than halt
a million dollars, while now it is worth
more than three millions.
school boards have come and gone
and yet Superintendent Foshay has re-
manned at his post, the backbone OF
the wonderful educational development
Of the schools.
"Such is our guest, patient, kindly
and above all a Christian gentleman,
He Is an ideal citizen and leaves us not
only with rare experience but with
the confidence of all people,
Says People Live Too Fast
II have been asked to speak of the
old and the new" said Superintendent
Foshay, but before / touch on that
subject want to state that the Ameri-
can people live entirely in too much of
a hurry. They go too fast
at has not been so long since the
people talked of crossing the continent
in months and weeks, while now it has
become a question of not days but
hours. l believe that recently a gentle
man named Scott announced his inten-
ton of crossing to New York in about
fifty-six hours, but / do not believe
that that record was attained.
1.-TWO and a half centuries ago there
was as great difference in the schools
as there was in the railroads. The first
public school at New Haven was or
ganized for the purpose of teaching the
children as wide truths as possible, but
the methods of teaching were crude
and different results than those eX-
pected were attained.
f'Tba m of bOH Of TEACHING c Tt11ita Diff
ferent today. The instructors have
awakened to the fact that the children
are to be taught rather than the sub
jects, and with that in view the child
study classes have been introduced.
1.-THE first work of the schools is to
make men and women out of our boys
and girls.
Shows Modern Advantages
MANY fathers and grandfathers come
to our teachers and complain that the
children are not taught spelling. read
ing and arithmetic as they used to be-
We don't proceed on the same lines
but from comparison we find that the
children of today have progressed
farther after six weeks of schooling
than our grandfathers did after
eighteen months of schooling under the
old methods.
During the last ten years we have
kept right along in educational lines
with the growth of the city. OuI
school board has been greatly respon-
sible for this great success. but the
true credit belongs to those $50 teachers
who have so faithfully served"
Following was the program of the
evening:
Toasts-W. ]. Washburn, "Oul
Guest; Superintendent James A
Foshay, "The Old and the New; Rev
Hugh X. Walker, "Trihes"; DR.. j. F.
Millspaugh, The School of the Flu
ture"; William D. Stephens, "Califor-
ma; Judge D. X. Trask, Justice; j
H. Brady. Success; Rev. DR.. S. Hecht
Opportunity" w. H. Housh, Good
Night" Music by schoolmasters' Glee
club,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-18

showing a different class of arrange
ment of his flowers which is especially
pleasing, using fewer varieties in the
different pictures In the majority but
one variety is used, which, with the
beautiful Bohemian glass bowls which
he uses as background, captivate the
beholder.
owing to past sad experiences with
relic hunters, this artist, who has here
tofore Hospitality opened his spacious
home to the general public, will re-
quire admission to the present exhi-
bition by invitation. 1t will be open
every day until April Is. Pierces ex-
oursionists have the exclusive right to
the mornings.