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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14

from President Roosevelt down, are de-
termined to do him honor. 1t was first
thought that dinner should be given
In his honor, but since then 1t has
been decided that the affair shall take
the form of splendid reception and a
thousand or more guests will be in
vited to shake the veterans hand and
attest their respect and affection for
him. It's function will partake to
some degree of the character of po-
litical boom for Uncle Joe," as GER
tain of his friends are determined to
put him in the field for the presidential
nomination in 1908.
Among the public men who do not
believe that Mr.. Cannon is too old to
be nominated for president is Presi-
dent Roosevelt himself. The latter re-
CARDS the veteran Illinois statesman as
so vigorous in mind and body as to
silence any criticism of his age. The
speaker takes all this talk Of his cam
didacy In good part and does not allow
himself to be led away or influenced
one whit by the complimentary things
said of him. He said the other day
that his great ambition was again to
be speaker of the house and then re-
tire in favor Of some one else. He con-
siders the place he holds as second
only in honor and power to that of the
presidency.
Speaker Cannon says that he has 8
great desire to get through with the
work of congress and get out home
among the Danville folk. He is great
lover of the country and Of country
fare. He wants to get out and see the
crops grow, especially the corn. He
holds the record in Washington as an
eater OF roasting ears. During their
season they are one of the staple ar
ticles of food upon Mr.. Cannon's din
ner table. Some Of his facetious
friends have suggested that 1t would
be cheaper for him to live in a livery
stable, as he is so fond of corn.
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Equal to the Occasion.

Speaking OF the peculiar Incidents
that occasionally occur on ths stage, a
well-known actor said that one Of the
most laughable happened some time
since In the theater of thriving towA
up the state. The scene at that par
ticular moment was the Geek of a ship,
around which rolled and heaved vast
theatrical sea. The hero was soliIo-
quizing on the pitching deck and the
audience was intently listening to his
spell binding words. when a ruddy
head protruded through hole in the
ocean in full view Of ALL The hero,
however. was equal to the occasion.
CHANGING at the apparently floating
head, he Justify yelled:
MAN overheard! Man overboartil"
Hardly had he spoken before the
head OF the sea manipulation was with
drawn, and. with a sad sigh that could
be heard all over the house. the actor
piteously cried:
"Too late, too late! Another poor
fellow has gone to his last account
Philadelphia Telegraph.
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struggle to make this declaration, as
only month ago he had announced
that he would stand for reelection.
Mr.. Alger has been in delicate health
for a number of years, but by careful
watching and nursing he has been able
to continue In the public service and
perform work calculated to PROSTATE a
much stronger man. He has suffered a
great deal from weakness of the heart
and this feature of his physical condi-
tion is what has compelled him to re-
tire from public life.
Senator Alger in his life and achieve
ments presents to the American youth
an example worthy of their emula-
tion. He Is another of the scores and
hundreds of rich and successful Amer
leans who began life as a poor boy.
Like most public men he was born on
farm and at the age of eleven years
lost both his parents. At that early
age he did farm work, and was farm
laborer for seven years, attending
school in the winter and later teaching
school to secure money to pay for his
education. He studied law and was ad-
mitted to the bar, but on the breaking
out Of the war. he gave up his profess
sion and entered the army.
Gen. Alger's record in the civil war
Is one Of the most brilliant In the vol
unteer service. He served almost four
years and participated in 66 battles
and skirmishes. He rose from the rank
Of captain In the Second Michigan cav
airy to that Of brevet major general of
the United States volunteers. During
the Spanish war in relating to some
young officers his experience he said
that while colonel Of the Fifth Michi-
gan cavalry he and his command were
overtaken one night by storm and
bivouaced in an open field. They went
to sleep and in the morning when he
awoke he looked out over field Of
white hummocks, snow having fallen
during the night which covered his
whole command, while asleep.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14

silk and pongee. White crepe de chine
we have spoken Of for the best gown,
and Of the trim white wash suits.
Black pongee makes cool and neat lit
tie utility dresses for summer.
Ribbons are either taffeta or gros-
grain, the plainest Of betting is en-
ployed. Nowadays a waterproof Grape
Is to be had and one that does not
get limp and bedraggled after a little
use. Concerning hats, mourning mill
linery is not SO harsh as formerly,
much soft tulle and maline are brought
into play, and coarse nets used with
good effect Trim toques are made of
draped Grape. whose only trimming is
rosettes of the material. If a hat
that will afford some protection is de-
sired. the popular French sailor shape
is selected and very simply trimmed
with quill and rosette. Most CON-
fortably cool hats are Of maline, the
trimming perhaps the same as the
foundation Of the hat, and always kept
down to simplicity.
Some short sleeves are seen ON
mourning dresses, but usually the
three-quarter length is preferred.
ELLEN oSMONDE.
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well, but the result is most attractive
when the skilled one has finished her
work. How 1t is done we do not pre-
tend to know. there are such cunning
ly hidden cores which come to mere
nothing at the waist and fare out most
boufant below. The designers Of the
1906 spring gowns have certainly
shown much cleverness.
The loveliest flesh tones are seen in
millinery and gown materials, many
variations played on creamy pinks
and pinky creams. The so-called
banana" is something much more
charming than one would think from
the sound, and all the tans are in
highest favor, bid fair tc rout the
much exploited grays Of earlier propk~
ecy. Biscuit color we have had with
US several years. but the biscuit~colored
cloth is as good this year as when
first brought forward. Fashion may
be capricious often. but she is not
wholly tickle, when she finds a good
thing holds on to it longer than given
credit for.
A hat shining splendid from show
window the other day was a lust-ous
horsehair whose color was neither yel-
low nor pink. but a minsling OF both.
The long plume was decidedly straw
colored, the whole a very beautiful
combination. This would be effective
either as suit hat or to wear with
white lace gown. With black 1t
might prove too much of contrast.
It is surprising how much velvet is
to be used this spring and summer.
Short coats. and boleros are to be made
Of it, and it is employed extensively
for trimming. The idea appeals to
us. velvet is SO generally becoming and
such beautiful fabric in itself. OF
light weight. lined with thinnest silk,
1t need not be so very warm; the little
velvet coat may well have place in the
summer outfit.
The silk glove is fair rival to the
kid as accompaniment to the elbow.
sleeve, and the shops are displaying
long silk gloves in about every con-
ceivable shade. They are most at
tractiye and mold themselves to the
arm So prettily.
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There are yokes on everything, short
yokes and yokes long enough to meet
the corselet skirt; but. one way or an
other. blouse and even outside wrap
must be cut UP by gimp or the simu-
ation thereof. The fancy waist here
pictured seems to us most attractive.
graceful and latest mode. All-over
lace is used for the upper part. the
lower portion is OF soft messaline, a
shade darker than the lightweight
cloth skirt with which worn. The
sleeves come well above the elbow and
band Of trimming encircles the arm.
giving full pun at the shoulder. The
collar Is quite high. point to note
with this new style Of blouse. In the
street gown suggested, the princess
coat is so cut up by trimming as to
give the appearance OF a bolero. The
sleeves are very short, disclosing a
pun Of lingerie between coat cuff and
long glove.
Speaking Of short sleeves for the
street, have you seen the economical
silk wristlet an enterprising dealer
has put forth? 1t Is merely a long
glove without covering for the hands,
wrinkles it's way from elbow to wrist,
where 1t is met by the real glove. One
pair will outwear many pairs of gloves
and one need not feel so extravagant
about having all ones sleeves abbrevi-
ated.
Flat braid trimming Is very much
the thing for the tailored gown, for
black. white or colored gown. So far
we have seen no white serges on the
street. but many very fetching ones
have been made up for summer days.
White will continue to be immensely
popular, and white wool or mohair
frock is fine thing to have In ones
summer wardrobe; there are so many
cool pleasant days when one wants to
look summery and yet not blue-nosed,
and such frock as this answers the
bill exactly.
Fine tucks look neat and trim and
we find them employed great deal
on late frocks, much used for fitting
in at the waist line bodice and
princess. 1t takes an artist to do this
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which will be the 4th or next March.
He now declares that he has not
changed his mind nor altered his
plans. The constant rumors Of his
retirement include the probability OF
his entering politics again in Massa-
chusetts and becoming candidate for
the United States senate to succeed
Senator Crane.
Mr.. Moody has been one of the very
hard working members Of the cabinet
and as attorney general he has had an
unusual amount Of big work to attenf
to. He has not been In as robust
health as formerly and his close appli-
cation to his duties has worn him
down until he has ost very consider
ably in weight He is not the stout
rotund figure as IN he entered
the cabinet. His face is thinner and
shows the lines of worry and work.
Before he left the navy department he
met with severe accident while on
an official visit to the naval academy
at Annapolis. he horses attached to
his carriage ran away and Mr.. Moody
was thrown out OF the vehicle aud se-
verely hurt about the head. It has
been noticed that since hat accident
he has not been rs igorous as he was
before. eisher mentally or physically.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14
WHO FINDS FLATS.
Remunerative Occupation Of an En-
terprising Resident Of
New York.

One Of the busiest women In the city
to-day is a professional fiat finder, says
the New York Sun. While she is an all
the year around fiat hunter. just now her
entire attention is devoted to hunting
up quarters for women living in the
suburbs or even SO far away as Chicago
who want to enjoy the delights Of win
ter in New York.
You know yourself" said the nat
hunter in explaining the need of her ex-
istence. how the glowing descriptions
of agents often turn out.
Bright, sunny rooms turn out to be
dark, gloomy cells. and stylish furniture
rickety mess that you wouldn't use I'm
your kitchen. With my knowledge OF
localities and agents I am able to se-
cure some charming quarters for COM
paratively small COMMISSIONS
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ability displayed on the floor OF the
senate. 1t is admitted by old members
OF congress that at no time within
their recollection have there been more
able men in the upper branch OF con-
gress than at the present time. An
examination Of the records OF congress
and the debates held in the days so
much talked OF when Benton, Calhoun,
Clay and Webster were great figures
In the senate, does not show any su-
periority over the profound discussions
that have taken place within the past
few weeks.
Such men as Knox. Of Pennsylvania,
Spooner. Of Wisconsin, Rayner, Of
Maryland. Bailey and Culberson, OF
Texas. Fulton. Of Oregon. Foraker, Of
Ohio, Dolliver. of Iowa, and Long, Of
Kansas. have contributed 10 the debate
on the railway rate question more In
formation, more sound reasoning on
constitutional points than has ever
been heard in the senate within the
same period of time. The big lawyers
- N@AS oSAahC al y maBnLJ CdACLui WudL
they say on constitutional point, :
the law which they are trying to con-
struct will eventually be passed upon
by the supreme court Of the United
States. The latter body in constituting
the law is in the habit Of studying
closely the debates In congress that
were had while the laws were being
formed. Forthis reason constitutional
experts like Senators Knox. Spooner
or Bailey are very careful to have
their arguments well thought out be-
fore delivering them.
Senators do not care to have their
names associated with law declared
unconstitutional by the supreme court.
They have good deal of pride in
their own knowledge and ability and
they are anxious to put up to the su-
preme court such laws as will stand
the full test Of constitutionality.
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one, black stuffs not only look hot
and uncomfortable. but are so to a
markedly unhealthful degree.
The gown here illustrated Is Of
black yelling with trimmings Of Grape.
The model is one Of the modified
princess robes and exceptionally good.
rhe chemisette Is Of net crepe folds
m the corsage give curve where 9TH
rwise there might be severity OF ap-
arance. and the robe Is bordered by
Of Grape; the rosettes on the
are rade Of this material, and
her sile Of the front panel are
eesAly clustered Grape covered but
tons Til asst detail may be omit
tsa II considered too fussy. Some
es puhs OF chiffon are used spar
in trimming mourning dress,
IA duh black beads are worn as neck
acee. Materials favored for mourn.
NIX are voile. yelling. pongee and q
silk that is something between china
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14
Suitable for Mourning Wear

In England the wearing Of mourn
ing is much more the rule than on
this side; we would say unrelieved
mourning is rather the exception here.
OF late at the southern resorts where
people are wont to flock during the
days of early spring, during the i'm
possible days of the northern spring,
there were noticeable all-white mourn
ing costumes. These costumes were
very plain. severely tailored morning
dresses and simply trimmed crepe de
chine in the evening. The latter were
relieved only by tucks or folds OF self
material. This fashion Of donning
white on sultry days is very sensible
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14

stay In Florida, which he was COM
PEELED to make on account of his
health. He is n years of age and Is
growing very feeble. He has pulled
through his last illness, but is not able
to stand the strain that he did even
two years ago. Then there is Senator
German. Of Maryland, for SO many
years the acknowledged header OF the
Democrats. Those who know Mr.. Cor
mans physical condition do not ex-
pect that he viii ever be able to take
up active service again in the senate
and they regard 1t doubtful whether
be will even appear in the chamber
again. Mr.. German is understood to be
suffering from Bright's disease which
may end fatally at any time.
Senator Depew, of New York, has
gone into a retreat and he is virtually
dead to the world. Even his colleague
Senator Platt, physical wreck him
self. says that Depew should resign II
he is capable of writing resignation.
The once famous after dinner speaker
and raconteur is mentally dead, the
dread disease aphasia, having taken
possession Of his faculties. Senator
Platt Is barely able to shutfie his way
to his seat In the senate chamber, his
legs being almost wholly paralyzed.
He is still green at the top, however,
and as mentally alert as ever.
Senator Mallory, Of Florida, is one
OF the invalids of the senate and Sem
ators Morgan and Pettus. of Alabama.
have both perceptibly fallen on in
health during the past year. Senator
Frye. Of Maine, is not so vigorous as
he was two years ago and his coll
league, Senator Hale. has suffered two
or three attacks of illness that have
caused some alarm. There are eight
or ten United States senator's who are
In anything but robust health.
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Provisional Name.

A girl baby was brought to a Seattle
clergyman to be baptized. He asked
the name Of the baby.
"Dinah NJ" the father responded.
.But what does the NJ. stand fort"
asked the minister.
well. don't know ysf. 1t depends
upon how she turns out"
why. do not understand you." said
the minister.
"Oh. II she turns out nice and sweet
and handy about the house. like her
mother. shall call her Dinah May.
But II she has q iery temper and
bombsheIl disposition like pine. l shall
call her Dlnah NiGht."
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B bubble
:, and
Squeak
n u TIA VT nm
By B. L. TAYLOR
With some extracts from the unpub-
llshed work Of the late Walter
Blackburn Harte.


He-Dearie, | will buy you a
parrot to talk TO when am busy.
She--Perhaps 1t would say
something witty. and that would
be a nice change.
II a maxim-maker endeavored
to live according to his own max
inns, he would be even a greater
contradiction than most men,
who live without any philosophy
at all.
The saying that 1t is better to
be an old mans darling than a
young mans slave was never
written by a medical man, for
such q man would know that a
man who is worn out physically
doesn't want a darling. but a
nurse. A young woman would
more likely be an old mans
slave. A young man la often a
young woman's slave. too; and
there is happiness In a state OF
reciprocal bondage.
There is this to be said for
mediocrity: 1t provides for those
dependent upon 1t, while genius
sacrifices all for an idea.
He--A modest man Is an
abomination to woman in love.
Shea great anxiety and sus-
pense. rather.
When a woman is reduced to
talking only common sense to
her male acquaintances, she is
either reconciled TO being classed
as passe. or Is badly disillusioned
with life.
Wealth often accentuates a
mans vulgarity; poverty some
what excuses 1t.
A friendly interest is often
a euphemism for an impudent
curiosity.
WALTER BLACKBURN HARTE.
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n the 1tn or next
m o n t h "U n C | Q
] o e. c a n n o n,
speaker Of the
house Of repre-
sentatives will be
rendered an un-
usual honor by
men in every
branch of public
life. That will be
the 10th anniver.
sary of his birth
and his friends,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14

Senator r ell
Alexander Alger,
Of Michigan. has
yielded to the in
evitable and an
nounced that he
will not be a can
didate for re-elec-
tion on account OF
the precarious con-
ditio.n of his
health. 1t cost the
old war horse a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14
Not in Robust Health.

HE announcement
by Senator Alger
that he will retire
at the end OF his
term has directed
attention to a
number Of mem
bers Of the senate
who are also In
bad physical con-
dition. S e n a t or
Cullom, Of Illi-
nois. has Just re-
turned from a long
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14
Attorney General Moody.

TTORNEY G e N :
ERAL OOD Y
keeps denying the
persistent rumors
that he is about
to retire from the
cabinet. He noti-
fed the president
last winter that
he would retain
his portfolio as at
torney general un-
til the end of the
present congress,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14

hE Oulteu states
senate has done
more In the past
six weeks to rein
state itself In the
confidence and ad-
miration Of the
people than II had
done in six years
previous. Sine .
the railway rate
question deb ate
came up In the
senate the country
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14

Attorney for the Defense Have you
ever baen cross-examined before?
The Witness-Hav I? I'm mar
ried man. Tit-Bits.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14

mo, he's not a gambler; he merely
plays poker for fun. and always irses.''
Gee, I can't see any fun In that
Houston Post.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14

mas been pleased and astonished by
the high srade Of statesmanahip and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14
WASHINGTON Letter
GEN. ALGER's ACHIEVEMENTS
INSPIRING TO OUR YOUTH.
CONSTITUTIONAL EXPERTS,
To Boom "Uncle Joe" for the Presi-
dency - Satisfied as Speaker and
Looks Forward to Retirement
Splendid Vigor.

- a YASHIN TON. =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14
Letters Of An Art Student.


1t will be recalled that Charles Dana
Gibson sacrificed tremendous income
a few months ago, TO so abroad and
study art. How successfully this ex-
pertinent is working out is shown in
his letters to his friends at home, a
few Of which we have been privileged
to publish.
Paris. Jan. 1S, 1906.
My Dear Chambers:
Your splendid appreciate Of me in
Golfers finds an echo on this side of
the Atlantic. seem to be as well
known In Paris as in New York. see
myself pointed out in the cafe or on
the boulevard, or wherever / may go.
With that modesty which you have
spoken OF as one OF my traits. pre-
sented myself humbly before the old
French Academicians. informing them
that wished to study art from the be-
ginning. feared they might take me
at my word and set me to drawing the
figure, but they finally acknowledged
that they could teach me nothing about
drawing, and advised me to begin at
once on color. This I found extremely
interesting, and all that l had ina
gined 1t. l have made great many
experiments ON my own account with
startling results. Yesterday discov-
cred that by mixing red and blue one
gets a rich purple 1t was revelation
In ilAressionism. 7 hastened 70 the old
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-14

Reception to "Uncle Joe.o
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pisgruntlement.

x murrain selxe this vulgar agev'
Beating my breast. cry aloud.
ArG. music. literature. the stage
Are cheapened hy the madding mob.
They make most ungodly row,
And one is deafened by the din.
Culture was worth while once: but now
The Philistines are crowding in.
They overrun the concert hall,
And boost the price Of choicest chairs;
While /. who lack the wherewithai.
Must Chamber UP six flights OF stairs.
And even In the gallery
A decent seat Is hard 70 sgin.
Allow. aloft. the bourgeoisie--
The Philistines are crowding in.
G. Bernard shaw is all the 60:
But once had him to myself.
His plays. unknown then. stood arrow,
Wellthumbed. upon my study shelf.
Now. II l try to see those plays
l can't get In. bulletin
Announces s. r. o. for days
The Philistines are crowding In.
Grand opera. too. the mob devours;
They flock like sheep to see the Ring"
l have to stand in line for hours
To buy seat for anything.
The age is vulEariEed. one touch
or culture makes the whole world chin.
And culture doesn't count for much
When al PhiiIsti.'s crowding in:
Have you Joined the See Americs
First Association" the mission o.
which is 10 turn the American touris
.ide Westward See Naples and diel'
I you must. but See America frstl"