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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14
LARIAT WIELDERS TO COMPETE
FOR WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP
Thousands Will Soon Gather at Oklahoma City to See Sixty
Men Struggle for an Honor That May Never Be Dis
puted. Probably the Last Event of Its Kind

will be two entries from the Miller
ranch at Bliss. 1t is possible that en-
tries will be made from Australia and
South America.
The real contest will likely be be-
tween Clay McConagil and Ellison Car
roll However, there are other cowboys
in Oklahoma who claim they can rope
steers in quicker time thSn either Nc
Conagil or Carroll. Carroll wrested the
championship from McConagil a year
ago and cattlemen predict he is des-
tined to keep it.
The greatest roping contest in the
world perhaps up to that time was
arranged for at San Antonio, Tex, in
1905, during the Christmas holidays.
The contest was to be for the cham
pionship of the world, and it was
thought, of course, that hundreds Of
ambitious COW punchers would enter
the battle for supremacy.
Clay McConagil of Texas then held
the championship. and his prowess was
so well known and feared that only
one man had any hope of being able to
beat him. That was Ellison Carroll of
Mangum, Okla. and even he was look
ed on as being foolhardy in his ambi-
ton. When the entries were closed 1t
was discovered that only two contest
ants had qualified. Clay McConagil
had been the champion for so many
years that at the last minute even the
sturdy kings of the range had sudden
ly been seized with that most unpleas-
ant feeling, 'loco."
The steers were corralled in a small
pen at one corner of the baseball park
on the outskirts of the town. The con-
test was to see which man could rope
and tie thirty-siX of these animals In
the shortest time. Thousands of cow
boys and their wives, daughters and
sweethearts. from all over the south
west, who had seen many previous con-
tests of the kind, declared the battle to
be the greatest ever waged.
q McConagil gave up on the twenty
eighth steer and acknowledged that he
was badly defeated. Owing to inclem-
ent weather and the further fact that
agreed to surrender in favor of Carroll,
McConagil being then more than three
minutes behind his opponent with no
chance to win in the remaining trials.
Carroll made the marvellous record
of ripping and tying twenty eight steers
in 10 minutes and SO 10 seconds, his
best time on one being q As seconds.
His average on the twenty-eight was
40 3-5 seconds. McConagiPs average
was As 4-5 seconds, and his best time
for one was % seconds fat, though he
had a previous record of 2115 seconds,
made at Ell Paso some years ago.
Carroll rode three different horses
during the tourament-Jack Hill, Red
Buck and Necktie.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14
THE MOST COSTLY COW.
Mr.. Phipps Had to Pay $1,000 for
$50 Animal

Mr. Phipps Had to Pay $1,000 for
$50 Animal.
The most costly COW in the country
is owned by Mr.. Phipps, the Pittsburg
millionaire, who has country place
on Long Island. Mr.. Pnipps desired
to own a small plot of land that lay
between his house and the public road.
The land belonged to a rich old lady
who was fond of COWS, and she pas
tured her favorite COW on the very
land that Phipps wanted. She refused
all offers for the land, since she said
the cow needed it. Finally, after good
deal of praising of the animal and
the excellent judgment of her owner,
Mr.. Phipps offered 81, coo for her. She
was worth probably 800, at the out
side. The old lady accepted. Then
Mr.. Phipps said he would like to have
the plot of land for the marvellous COW
to Craze on. The old lady thought
that would be a good idea, and that
the calf should go along with the COW.
The upshot of the matter was that
Mr.. Phipps wrote a check for $50, 600
for the COW, the calf and the little
patch of land.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14

A new swindler with new swindle
has lust operated his game success
fnlIv in Covington county, Alabama.
One night not long since a man APP
narentlv about 55 years of age drove
into Andalusia. 1t was cold night.
The stranger said that Mrs. j. c..
Jones had died that evening at Red
Level and his mission to Andalusia
was to obtain coffin. The night po-
Fceman awakened c. e. Harris, man
ager for Horne & Henderson, funeral
directors, and about IL O'Clock Mr..
Harris reached his place of business.
A fire was kindled and pot of coffee
was placed upon the stove for the late
traveller.
After warming the man was shown
number of coffins. He said ne want
ed one five feet six inches in length.
The coffin was picked out. Instruc-
tons we're given to have the coffin
shipped by express on the following
morning to Red Level. This was
agreeable. The stranger produced a
check for $3.50 and received $37 good
coin of the realm in exchange. Into
the darkness the stranger disappear
ed. The check was signed by GA. H.
Feagin & Co., per c." This is a re-
sponsible firm doing business in the
neighborhood of Red Level and the
manager of the furniture house felt no
hesitancy in honoring it. 1t was made
out to J. G. Jones and the endorse
mentS were proper.
The following morning the coffin
was shipped as directed. Two days
later the express company notified
Horne & Henderson that the coffin re-
manned unclaimed by j. c. Jones at
Red Level. 1t flashed across his
mind that probably there might be
something wrong with the check he
had honored and he took the check to
the FIRST National Bank of Andalusla.
Officers of that institution immediate
Iy pronounced the check a forgery.
They knew the signature of A. H.
Feagin q Co. However, in order to
be sure about the matter, the firm was
communicated with by wire and repu-
dated any knowledge of the transac-
ton. 1t dawned upon Mr.. Harris
mat ne had been swindled and the cot
IN mad been returned.
i think" said Mr.. Harris, "that
almost any other man would have been
taken in in the same manner at the
same hour and under the same circum-
stances. 1 wish you would sufficient
~ advertise this thing so that my fell
low dealers will not be duped."
The swindler was well informed. He
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14

The championship of the world, with
q purse of 5000 on the side, with no
probability Of its being disputed in the
future, Is the stake to be battled for in
what will doubtless be the last cattle
roping contest, says an Oklahoma City
(Okla) correspondent of the st. Louis
Post Dispatch. 1t will take place at
Oklahoma City on Thursday and Fri
day afternoons, March Is and 16, the
closing days of the annual convention
of the Oklahoma Live Stock and the
Midland Live Stock and Sale associa-
lions. The contest will draw thousands
of visitors. 1t is big event through
out the southwest, where prowess with
the lariat means lasting fame. The
laws of all other states now prohibit
these roping contests, and it is likely
that Oklahoma will follow this course
during the next legislature.
Ellison Carroll Of Magnum, now the
worlds champion, conceived the idea
of giving a roping contest as one of the
features Of the convention. He has
arranged the following rules and regu-
lations to govern the contest:
The first prize will be the championship
of the world and 5000 in money; second
prize, $3.50; third prize, 500; fourth prize,
$50. The rules:
1. Limited to sixty entres-thirty for
Thursday, thirty for Friday.
3 Steers will be numbered; contestants
will draw; steers will be roped as they
come.
g. Contestants will be allowed to have
a rope in hand, but must not start until
the starters flag drops.
T. The rope must go over head or horns;
no foot roping allowed, unless head or
horns are caught first.
s. Cattle must be securely tied by at
least three feet with a tie rope or peal
and remain securely tied by three feet for
five minutes.
G. Each contestant is required to rope
when his number is called. No man is
allowed to rope more than one steer at
this contest.
T. Time will be taken by three timers
from the second the starters flag falls
to the time the marshal's flag falls, which
will fall when the steer is properly tied.
Contestant will indicate to the marshal
when the steer is tied by throwing up his
hands
s. Committee of three competent judges
will be appointed to decide any contro-
versy, and their decision shall be final.
g. The roper shall stand at north end Of
wing, and after the steer crosses the fifty
foot line the flag will fall, and If the con-
testant starts before the falling of the
starters flag he will be counted out.
10. If entries are made by letter, SIS
should accompany the letter All entries
must be made before IL o'clock, noon,
March H. 1906 Entrance fee, roping con-
test, SIS.
There are nine entries so far for the
contest-E. P. Epperson of Fort Scott
Kan; Clay McConagil of Texas, Luther
Williams of Prague, Okla; w. F. Hale
of Wilburton, l. T.; L. G. Giles Of Nor
man, Okla; Charles S. Williams Of Yer
den, Okla, and Carroll himself. There
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14
A SWIMMING SCHOOL.
Lifeguard's Plan TO Teach Atlantic
City COttngers to Swim.

Lifeguard's Plan to Teach Atlantic
City COttnSers to Swim.
Captain Charles Clark. veteran life
guard at Atlantic City, intends having
q unique swimming academy, says the
Philadelphia Public Ledger. He said
recently that he has entered into con-
tract with fifty or more members Of
the boating colony along Gardeners
basin, where many Philadelphians have
summer homes, to instruct them to
swim as soon as the weather permits.
Captain Clark's idea is to stretch
cable across Gardeners basin from the
Atlantic City Yacht club to the oppo-
site bank and to suspend from 1t lines
Just long enough to permit man at
tached to one of them to paddle about
in the water without fear Of sinking
The lifeguard in a small boat will sta
ton himself among his students and in
struct them.
ANY one can SWIM" said Clark,
'who has confidence enough to try good
and hard"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14
Given Up to De.

B. spiegel, 1904 N. Virginia street,
Evansville. Ind, writes: For over
five wears l was troubled with kidney
and bladder troubles which caused me
much pain and worry. [ lost flesh
and was all rundown, and year ago
had to abandon work entirely. | had
three of the best physicians, who did
me no good and [ was practically Civ
en- up to die. Foley's Kidney Cure
was recommended, and the first bottle
gave me great relief, and after taking
the second bottle l was entirely
cured" Sold by Hendricks Drug
Store, Dawson, and H. a. Wall,
BrOnWOOd.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14

The immense new British battleship
Dreadnought is to be provided with a
bakery. says the Buffalo Commercial.
All new ships of the British navy are
TO be fitted with bakeries in future, so
there will be no more hard tack" as
there is no more salt horse" for the
sailors. The conditions aboard ship
have changed as much as the methods
of fighting.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14
POLICE EVER WELCOME.
Invited to Call often on Lonesome
and Tfmid Maid.


Lookouts. a I by inch daily issued
by the police department, is the new
est publication in Springfield. Mass,
says dispatch from that city. Its
circulation is limited to one copy for
each member of the department. Pos
session of a Lookout by an outsider
would be prima facie evidence of evil
intentions.
Lookouts, contains the most impor-
tant police news and is also the vehicle
of unintentional humor. A prominent
citizen asked protection for a servant
whom he left in charge of his house,
and the following appeared in the next
issue of Lookouts:
"Mr. - and family have left town
for a period The house is in charge
of a maid, who is lonesome and timid'
Officers on the beat please call there as
often as possible
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14
No Case on Record.

There is no case on record of a cough
or cold resulting in pneumonia orcon-
sumption after Foley's Honey and
Tar has been taken, as it will stop
your cough and break up your cold
quickly. Refuse any but the genuine
Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow
package. Contains no opiates and is
safe and sure. Sold by Hendricks
Drug Store, Dawson, Ca, and Fl. A.
Wall. Bronwood, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14
500 Reward.

Our New Discovery Medicine Com
panv of Laurens, S. c., has manufact-
1rpd and sold thousands of bottles OF
Our New Discovery within the last
three years with an absolute guaran-
fee with each bottle for all blood and
skin diseases. nervousness. liver and
kidney troubles. and offers 500 re-
ward to any person who will prove
that they have ever failed or refused
to comply with the terms of the guar
antee. Sold by J. B. Kendrick.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14
TRAGEDY OF THE CYCLONE
WILLIAMS, REALIZING HIS DOOM,
SLASHED HIS THROAT.
Incidents of the Destructive Storm at
Meridian, Miss. There Were Many
Exhibitions of Real Bravery.


One of the sad tragedies of the re-
cent cyclone at Meridian, Miss, which
killed twenty people and destroyed a
million dollars. worth of property, was
the suicide of Claud Williams, floor
manager of the Meyer-Nevile Hard
ware Company.
Mr.. Williams was at the center of
the first floor when the building col
lapsed. His cries for help were heard,
but all effort to reach him was turtle.
When he realized his doom he ended
his sufferings by slashing his throat
with his pocket knife. Mr.. Williams
was % years of age, unmarried and
the only support of two sisters.
With tons and tons of debris settling
down on them all the time, with the
cracking o: beams over their heads
on all sides, six of Meridian's citizens
gave an exhibition of bravery rarely
witnessed even by wearers of the Car
negie medal. While these men were
trying to rescue G. Z. Woodruff, an
emplOye of the Meyer-Neville Com
pany, who was pinioned under the de-
bris with heavy beam on his right
foot, despite warnings they continued
with walls topDling all around them.
Although death was staring him in the
face the imprisoned man was cool
and collected, suffering terribly, but
exhibiting great courage.
When the crash came Woodruff was
caught as the bottom of a number of
timbers, which in falling formed a
triangle and protected him from death.
His right foot was caught and he was
discovered in this position.
A man named Gallagher, connected
with one of the railroads, and Will
Dobbs, a machinest, lay fat on their
backs and with a gimblet and small
kevhole saw worked their way through
to freedom. AS they would saw away
one of the beams a carpenter named
Gilbert would lack" the beam up.
After working from about $40 O'Clock
until nearly ? o'clock Woodruff was
released from his temporary prison
and will suffer no injury other than
the loss of three toes on his left foot.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14

Rev. DR.. c. A. Fulton of Syracuse
went out the other evening in that
city looking for gambling joints. He
disguised himself by shaving off his
moustache and putting on a SLOUGH
hat. He found the joints quickly
enough. In one he lost So and in the
other SO playing poker. That was
pretty heavy "piking" for preacher.
He has told the grand jury about it.
and the proprietors of the rooms are
going to be brought into court.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14
BRAND NEW GAME OF
SWINDLE IN OLD ALABAM'
Coffin Is Ordered and Change Obtained on a Forged
Check How Sharper Successfully Worked
His Game in Covington County,

knew Red Level and he knew the
names of several people there. The
swindler is described as driving a
mustang pony, wore a gray suit of
clothes and presented the appearance
of 9 Well-tO-dO business man.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14

The best way to rid the system of a
cold is to evacuate the bowels. Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar acts
as a pleasant, yet effectual cathartic
on the bowels. It clears the head,
cuts the phlegm out of the throat,
strengthens the bronchial tubes, re-
lieves coughs, colds, Group, whooping
cough, etc. Sold by Dawson Drug
Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14

year. Often they
are not considered
serious and so arc
allowed to run on,
or they are treated
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14

Don't frown-look pleasant. Ifyou
are suffering from Indigestion or sour
stomach take KodOl Dyspepsia Cure.
Hon. Jake Moore, of Atlanta, Ca,
saws: 81 suffered more than 20 years
With indigestion. A friend recon-
mended KOdol. 1t relieved me in one
day and I now enjoy better health
than for many years" KodOl digests
what YOU eat, relieves sour stomach,
gas on stomach, belching, etc. Sold
bv Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14
WOMEN SHOULD
BEWARE or
CATCHING COLD.

in such way as to only palliate the
symptoms, while the cold becomes more
deep-seated and the patient finally
awakens to the fact that she has a we'll
developed case of catarrh.
BY reason of their delicate structure
the lungs are frequently the seat Of a
cold, especially if there is the slightest
weakness of these organs. The treat
ment of catarrh of the lungs is also
more difficult and discouraging than
catarrh Of any other organ OF the body.
If your druggist does not keep +
cover price of one bottle, 81 90, o
Drug Mfg. Co., Columbus, Ohio,
ed to you by express prepaid.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14

MaryMa College Ave, E. Pittsburg, Pa writes:
which settled lungs Wenf
doctor orso hme,b mi medicine did me no good
testimonials of the value of PerHn de-
Dr. Hartman 0r a0VIe
fvebO OF entirely cured
could
could WOMd wake up
cough morning for at least ten min
utes waSa alarmed
enjoying good health would nor be
without erna little when he
baS - rosf ~ MRS MARY MAG
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14

A NEGLECTED cold is generally
IN the first cause Of catarrh.
Women are especially liable to colds.
These colds occur more frequently dur
ing the wet, sloppy weather of winter
and spring than any other time of the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14

1t would be wise, therefore, to guard
against it by every precaution possible.
Peruna Eas been found the most re-
liable of all remedies for coughs, colds
and catarrh, by reason of the fact that
it goes at once to the. very seat of the
trouble.
1t searches out every crevice, every
duct of the body. TT quickens and equal
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-03-14

ICES the circula-
ton Of the blood,
thus relieving the
congested mucous
mem branes. 1t ex-
ercises a healing
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18

John Thomt of Lincoln, S. d.,
was in the city yesterday. He look
ed over the country with Mr..
Mordt OF the firm Of A. L. Mordi
& Co. Finding everything salts
factory he will return in March and
purchase a section or more of land,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18
FRISCO FLASHES

Frisco Addition:
Wichita, Kansas. is in glory be-
cause she believes she can discount
CALIFORNIA weather, yet Just
as Wichita can discount
california weather 50 can Chick
asha Of the Washlta give odds and
then win by fifty per. Don't be-
deve IN Go mp north.aud see
May Anderson, having sold out
wiz start a poultry ranch, 50 it is
said in the spring.
A lot of nine bales Of 1904 cot
ton was on the street today brought
ID by John Lyons Of Laverty.
The Frisco brought in today four
coaches Of homeseekers from Mis-
souri, Iowa and other states. Many
were inquiring about town proper
ty, We told them to stop as they
came back. but we wonder where
they could rent a house. Some
body had better 90 to building.
How would our town look with a.
bout 100 new houses going up next
month"; That will give work to
everybody; even father.
Mrs. NJ. d. Gildford Of Verden
passed through the city on her
way from Illinois where she has
been visiting the Gildfords, they
were neighbors of the writer twenty
years ago.
A Buttinski
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18

/ desire to notify the public that
/ own and control the best and
most complete house moving out
LIT in Chickasha. / solicit the
patronage Of those desiring any
thug in my line, and will be found
ready at all times to render satis-
factory service.
l employ no drummers TO chase
around and underbid or interfere
with other mems contracts, Dnt run
my own business, and shall always
endeavor to do good and satisfac-
tory work and please those who
employ me 1 have been engaged
| in the house moving business for
more than ten years in this citys
! (longer than any ether man now in
lit )and fully understand it. The
work done by me in the past is an
assurance of my capability.
Orders left at my residence No
l3I5 N. 9th St. will receive prompt
attention.
| Thanking my patrons for past
fovors l am respectfully,
.a3-24 w. ]. Killion.
-L:t>o g. tI,a nailv ExnresS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18

Mrs. Annie d. Mcclure will or
ganize at once classes in sight
reading and part singing.
These classes will meet twice a
week at s p. m. at the Chickasha
Music Studios, over Abercrombies
store on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Phone asa, or call any morning
at TIA S, Fifth St. 24-2S
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18

A crowd of about one hundred
excursionists mostly from Viuiceme
Ind. Keokuk, Ia, and other points
in the northwest came into the city
over the Frisco at noon today.
Some will remain here looking over
the surrounding country and others
will go to other points looking for
location.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18

H. M. Hannaford, advance rep
resentative of Prof. VIM. B. Patty
is in the city witha uiew of arrang-
for entertainment by the latter
Prof. Patty gives an illustrated
lecture on radium, liquid air and
wireless telepraphy. A most in
teresting series of experiments ac-
companies the lecture. The enter
tainment will be given if sufficient
encouragement is received.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18
NOW SOLE PROPRIETOR
Will Owslsy Purchases interest 81 Ibis
Partner il the Business

"a deal was concluded this yester-
day whereby Will Owsley pur-
chased the interest Of his partner,
g w. Haltom, in the je~elery
hnsiness of Haltom & Owsley.
This firm has done a splendid bus
ness and has one of the finest store
II the territory. Mr.. Owsley will
tontinue the business and judging
ffom his past business career, will
keepit prosperous. His numerous
friends wish him unbounded Sue
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18

M. D. Lowe superintendent for
the Topeka & El Reno Telephone
Co., arrived today with force of
men and began the work Of trans
ferring the wires to the new cable.
Phones in the south and west part
Of town will be cut off two or three
days. When the work is completed
the company will be able to fill all
orders for phones.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18
A Buttinski

Wanted: Two or three furnish
ed rooms for light honse kreping.
Close in and reasonable. Apply at
once. A. N. G. this office. #
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18

Mrs. H. R. Clary returned home
today from Oklahoma City where
she had a pleasant visit with her
daughter, Mrs. o. M. Winn. Mrs.
Winn accompanied her home and
will spend few days in our city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18

o. H. Dahl of Caddo county
has bought has bought another
farm through the. agency of A. L.
Mordt 4 Co. This is the fourth
farm he has purchased in the new
country"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18

Jas. 7. Burns, recently appoint
ed tribal tax collector Of the Chick
asaw Nation is in the city today
making arrangements to begin his
work here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-18

The Rock Island has decided to
put night policeman on duty
about the shops and yards. H. B..
Stubs has been sworn in for the
purpose.