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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-19


We hereby express our allegiance
to the great principles of government
advocated by the national democratic
party, upon which We believe the fu-
ture welfare Of this republic must
depend.
We reaffirm our allegiance to that
greatest living exponent Of democratic
principles, William Jennings Bryan,
and endorse him for our presidential
nominee in 1908.
We emphatically demand the reason
able and proper control Of transpor-
tation and transmission companies and
the supervision and control Of all en-
terprises engaged in interstate com
merce.
We favor the improvement Of the
waterways Of the Missouri valley and
the establishment ow water transpor-
tation wherever practical throughout
the Union.
We believe that the patriotic ele-
ments Of the republican party are no
longer able to control or influence
that great political organism. We be
lieye that the machinery Of the party
has fallen under the insidious influ-
ence Of the great plutocratic power
and organized monopolies of this ma
ton,
We denounee and condemn the ma
tional republican party for the lavish
use Of moneys belonging to the peo-
pie Of Oklahoma in the reclamation
service in other states, and pledge
our members in our national congress
to use their best efforts to require the
clamation service to use the money be-
longing to Oklahoma in Oklahoma.
We belive that the vast contribu-
tons Of money by these special inter-
ests have given such interests such
power over the republican party that
a remedy for national conditions un-
der which the people suffer is impos-
sible through that party.
We appeal therefore to every good
city who places patriotism above
commercialism, happiness and the vel
fare Of the great body Of our produe-
ing class above the enrichment Of the
few; and who believe in local self-gog-
eminent, to join as in a holy crusade
for the restoration Of the people to
their rights.
We enioin upon the advocates Of
democracy that they treat with sep
cial respect those Of our fellow citi-
zens who by environment, affiliation
or by. other reasons have heretofore
affiliated with other parties, and we
urge them to use only sound argument
in appealing to their reason and to
use the force Of courtesy and kind
ness in persuading them TO join Us in
the great task Of restoring to the Am
erican people their rights to the pur-
suits Of happiness.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-19

Platform adopted by the Oklahoma
state democratic convention.
We the representatives Of the demo-
cratic party Of the state Of Oklahoma
in appealing to the citizenship Of our
state for their support, do respectfully
submit these priciples Of self govern
ment, for which we stand and which
are of special interest to the cam
paign.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-19
cHILDREN IN PAIN

never cry as do children who are suf-
fering from hunger. Such is the
cause of an baby's who cry and who
are treated for sickness when they are
really suffering from hunger. This
is caused from their food not being
assimilated but devoured BY worms.
A few doses Of Whites Cream Yer
mifuge viii cause them to cease cry
ing and begin to thrive at once. Give
it a trial. DIV
Sold by James Pettyjohn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-19

infested Capital
We believe that it is Of the greatest
Importance to the development Of our
new state to give perfect safety and
assurance to invested capital, and that
where complete security is afforded
capital viii gladly seek investment at
the lowest rates Of interest.
We draw a broad line Of distinction
between capital invested in honest en-
terprises and predatory capital engag-
er in conspiracy against the proceeds
Of labor Of the American people. We
oppose the crafty corporations which
srtfully contrive to destroy eompe-
tition and thus fix arbitrary prices on
the necessities Of life. and on those
things which are produced by our own
people. We do not intend to encour-
age predatory capital in this state. We
do intend to protect our people in the
proceeds Of their honest labor. We
favor especial care Of the protection
lin the rights and interests Of the la
boring people, such as the tradesmen
and women and children Of this state.
Natural Resources
We favor the steady development Of
all our natural resources and espec-
Tally Of our oil and gas regions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-19
no YOTT TTCH7

If SO, you know the sensation is not
an agreeable one, and hard to cure
unless the proper remedy is used.
Hunts Cure is the King Of all Skin
remedies. It cures promptly any itch
ing trouble known. No matter the
name or place. One application re-
ieves- -one box is absolutely guar
anteed to cure. DIV
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-19

FOR LEAsE-66O acres Of good
farm land six miles east Of Waurika,
I. 7, See Elmer Terrell, Chickasha,
I. TT at TerrelPs Clothing Store.
7-2s d & VI
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-19

Lawn mowers sharpened with spe-
cial machine. Price 50 cents. J. D.
Peacock Machine Co, sos Chickasha
Avenue. 7-12 lmo
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

high school but to supplement
them. 1t is we'll known that
only small percentage of child
rem continue their work into the
high school. With these in
dustrial high schools, it is
believed that much larger NUM-
Der of students will be reached
than is possible at the present
tine.
The public.spirited citizens Of
Nebraska, who believe in the
provisions of this BILL. should do
what is possible to aid in the
passage of the measure. Aid
can be rendered in many ways.
Petitions can be sent to congress
from different localities. Letters
sent to congressman and senator's
will be of much value. Before
much can be done in this way, it
will be necessary for the people
to realize the Importance and
scope of the measure. intelligent
discussion in the public press will
do much to bring this about.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12
WOULD BENEFIT WESTERN NEBR
A Bill Pending Before Congress Pro-
vides for Establishment of Agri-
cultural High Schools in u. S.

There is now pending before
congress bill, which, if it
passes, will affect profoundly the
entire United States and will
also be of particular moment to
western Nebraska. This bill
contemplates nothing less than
the establishment over the
United States Of series of
agricultural high schools and
schools of mechanic arts and
home economics. Hon. Charles
II. Davis of ST. Peter, Mimi,
introduced the bill in the house
and if his measure becomes
law his name will be worthy of
rank with that OF James S.
Morrill, who was instrumental in
establishing the agricultural
colleges that we have today.
Purged OF legal phrases, the
bill provides for the annual
appropriation of sum of money
equiv alent to ten cents per
capita which would amount in
round numbers to $4,000, 900.
The bill provides that the states
shall provide other funds to pay
the cost of the necessary lands
and buildings and of instruction
in all general studies required to
| make well-rouuded high school
courses of study. 1t further pro-
vides that at least half of the
money shall be expended for
instruction in agricultural and
home economics in rural COM
munities but that the umber Of
such agricultural high schools
shall not exceed one for each ten
counties in a state.
The bill contemplates not only
agricultural high schools in the
country but high schools in the
cities where mechanic arts and
home economics shall be taught.
The agricultural high schools
may be established in connection
with high schools already in ex.
istence, the state having to pro.
vide merely the additional site
and buildings for the agricultural
portion of the woTk.
Section two of the bill provides
for the appropriation OF $2,5OC
annually for each branch ex-
pertinent station already estab-
llshed and for others which may
be established, provided that the
state furnished the site and
appropriates like amount.
The remainder of the bill
provides for the transfer of the
money, for the proper accounting
for it and for the report to be
issued.
While many bills in congress;
fall by the wayside, yet it i:
quite probable that this will pas:
and presumably at the present
session. The times are favorable
for legislation of this kind.
1t must be borne in mind tha'
the schools provided for in Con
gresham Davis bill are not de
signed to supplant the presen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
FINE SKATING. At the Auditorium Rink tonfghf,
VERDICT AGAINST RAILROAD.

Cotton OiI Company Gets Daanazen eu
 Freight Shipment.
 verdict of damages in the aunn of $420 was awared the Planters Cotton Oil Company last night in its suit against the Central of Georgia Railway Company. The verdict was not rendered until after T o'clock. af- ter the jurors had been out several hours.
 The suit was for damages in the sum of $l,500. The plaintiff claimed dam ages for the failure of the defendant to deliver in good condition cotton seed consigned to the Planters Cotton oil Company.
 The suit of George E. Harrington against the Montgomery Traction Com pany for damages was dismissed at request of plaintiff.
 The same order issued in the suit of T. J. Wilson against R. E. Hocken- smith.
 The suit of the Koch Secret Service a against the Montgomery Traction Company, resultant from the employ ment of strike-breakers when the em- ployes of the Traction Company went on strike several months ago. was set tied by an award of damages in the sum of $57.65 for the plaintiff, which amount the defendant admitted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17

number that Alabama had 443.ss0. which Is d little over seven per cent.
 Alabama is one of the nine States where there is no compulsory educa- ton law in existence. With but one exception ali of these States are located in the South. where there is 6 large negro population, which has been . problem against the passage of com- pulsory education laws. The other States where compulsory education is not in existence are Georgia, Florida. Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma. Ten nessee, Texas and Virginia. Tennessee has a law effective in only two coun- ties in the State.
 In States where there is a very small of negro population, laws have been passed for withholding pulp lie moneys for the non-enforcement of the attendance law. These States are New York. Massachusetts, Pennsylva- mia. Washington and Rhode Island.
 Compulsory education has also been into the Hawaiian Islands and Porto Rico. but this was through necessity, as none of the citizens there paid any attention to schools before the United States took a hand in the reg uIation of affairs there.
 Just what the text of the bill to Be here at the special sessior, will be Is not known. It seems certain that the same bill introduced by Sem ator Reynolds at the last session, will not be brought to light again, as it was opposed by several of the leaders in both Houses. and would be certain of defeat. The State Superintendent of Education does not endorse this bill, but favors the plan of compulsory edu- cation, provided the law is carefully revised before final passage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
.VANDIVER IS MUCH PLEASED Arrangements for Fair Presage Success. CONDITIONS MosTENcoURAGNG Exposition Means Much to City of
 Montgomery. President of A.socistion. Who Receatly Returned From Europe, Expre.s- es Grstiacation at Plans Pre-
 pared by 0mciaIs.
 
CONDITIONS MOST ENCOURAGING

President w. F. Vandiver, of the Ala bama Agricultural Association, who re- gently returned from Europe, yester- day gave out an interview in which he expressed his gratification at the pros- pecfs for the approaching Montgomery Fair.
 It will be recalled that MT. vandfver. who was at the head of the association which gave the best fair of the year last October, was given a leave of ab- sence by the board of directors that he might make tour of Europe. The leave of absence was for six months, which carried it over the second fair. to open shortly
 The arrangements for the coming diver. yesterday. T have investiagted c. Davidson and Secretary Robert Tait. Mir. vandiver in the past few days has been looking over the arrangements and he has made a close inspection of the provisions made at the Fair Grounds He is greatly pleased with what he saw.
 The second fair. am confident, will be complete success,g said Mir. Van diver, yesterday" I have investigated the situation preliminary to the open ing of fhe fair, and I ind the condi- lions most encouraging.
 T am afraid our Montgomery peo.
 
 fairs that the association are giving, nor of the advertising that comes to the city from them. The patronage last year was all that could be desired. and I am expecting that it will be equally as satisfactory this year. But our Montgomery people seem to take 1t as a matter of eourHe that we are go. ing to give a great and successful fair,
 But we would have them feel that the fair is a cofnmon enterprise. They certainly had no cause to be ashamed of the magnificent fair of last year, nor will they be ashamed of the fine exhibition of this year. We are sim- ply urging our people to take more of a personal interest in the fairs which are given for the benefit of the city of Montgomery more than for any other purpose.
 make money We made some money last year, although we did not start out to make money, and We spent so much to assure the success of the fair that we were surprised when the large attendance overpaid those expenses. Still what wa made did no tcover. or anything like cover, the heavy build ing expenses which we undertook and successfully carried forward.
 ''Yhe buildings on the Montgomery Fair Grounds were among the largest and most extensive fair buildings in the South. Yet the association this summer largely increased these build ings, and it will be able to provide space for the stock and agricultural exhibits which was not available last year.
 We were frequently told last year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
ADAMs-sToKEs.
Young Couple Afarred in Ozark VII
 Reside in Montsomery.

Young Couple HHarred in Ozark Win
 Reside in Montsomery.
 Ozark. Oct. 16.--(Special. )---Miss Bonnie Stokes and MT. Marion Adams were married at the residence of Mir. c. A. Stokes. uncle of the bride. at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. A r. Cousins, officiating.
 The happy young couple left inime- diateiy for Montgomery their home.
 c. W. Haxer an old and highly re- spected citizen of the flaw Ridge conn munity. died last night. He leaves q large family and many friends.
 Light frosts have fallen in this sec tion for two nights this week. It has stopped the developing of the top cot- ton crop.
 w. c. Woods of Cottonwood visited Ozark yesterday.
 Eirs. 4. IL Carmichael and children of Tuseufnbia are visiting Judge J. M. Carmichael.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17

that our fair was the best State Fair ever gfven in the South.' and certainly 1t was. among the best. The stock and agricultural exhibit was a revelation to all the visitors. They were evi- dence of the success of the plan of the association to give a real, true agri- cultural fair and to set standard for other associations in doing it.
 We are confident that the exhibits this year wil achieve the same suc- oess as those of last year. In short, we are going to have one of the best fairs of the entire country. and 1t will be an object lesson in the resources of the State to every visitor who att tends"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
 COMPULSORY
 EDUCATION Strong Fight for t to Be
 Made. RESULT DEPENDS ON TIE BILL Reynolds Measure Not Likely to
 Be Revived. Alabama 0ne of 0nly Nine States without sueh statute. All But eae sf Which Have Nesre
 Problem.

A strong fight will be made at the next session of the Legislature to pass the compulsory education bill, which will be introduced and which was one of the bills provided for in Governor Corners call for an extra session. The success of the bill. 1t is realized, will depend on it's provisions. and to just what extent 1t will interfere with the belt.
 At the present time education. wheth- CT compulsory or voluntary, is vital subject, and one to which the Gov ernor has given a great deal of atten- tion.
 It has been generally argued that the people of the State should be al- lowed to vote upon the question of compulsory education. If the measure is not favored by the majority, those who favor 1t can take all the advan- tage they desire of the opportunity af- forded them to send their children to school.
 The chief objection raised to tie passage of a general compulsory edu- cation bill is that the State sch ool fa- ciiities are not sufficient to properly handle all Of these who would be forced into the schools. and 1t VIII be some time before they are. The gem eFat. upuU&kutuE QA the system, lg IS ar gued. will sooner or later fit the State to take up the matter in mild form, eliminating, as far as possible. the ne- gross, who are far from ready to ac- cept it, and who are denied the right to vote on such a question.
 Figures compiled in the office of the Superintendent of the State Educa. fional Department would indicate the necessity for compulsory education on the face of them, but the very large percentage of negro pQpulation in Ala banna, if eliminated. woAld make q very different showing for the State.
 Ii is safe to say that Georgia. Louis- iana and Mississippi do not make bet ter showings than Alabama It is al- so aAfe to say that the passage of a compulsory education bill in the State, to include negro as we'll as white chill dren, will raise a storm of protest. It would appear, however, that the Governor favors such a bill, from the wording of his provision for the con- sideratfon of such bill in his call for special session.
 According to the figures issued from the office of the State Superintendent of Education, the school census of 1900 showed the number of ilIfterate children between ten and fourteen years of age in the United States to be 67s.e47. Of this number Alabama had ee.0z2, or ,ae little over, Il per cent. This census was taken seven years ago, before Alabama had taken as seriously to education as since that time.
 It is further shown from the census of 1900 that the number of illiterates in the United States over the age of ten years was 6,24e,sb7, and of this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
kRELL FRENCH PIANOS
E. E. FORBES PIANO COMPANY
 SOLE AGENTS.
EAST ALABAMA PREsBYrERY.
Rev. J. c. McSfuIIen of Alexander City
 fs Moderator.

F. Union Springs. Oct. 1e-(special)-- doors and homes to the members of the East Alabama Presbytery which con- vened here last evening. Rev. ]. C. McMullen. of Alexander City. was elected moderator. Rev. J. M. Craig, Of Dothau. stated clerk: Rev. J. D. Ward. of Auburn. Rev. H. M. Ed- monds, of Montgomery. clerks. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. Neal [. Anderson, .. D, of Montgomery.
 The Presbytery convened this morn ing at s:30 o'clock. devotional exercises led by the moderator. Reports and communications then occupied the body until Ii o'clock when Rev. D. J. Black we'll. of Eufaula, preached most in- teresting sermon.
 The afternoon session convened at 2:30 o'clock, when the important work of Home Missions was discussed the report being made by Rev. A. M. Craig, of Dothan.
 At s.s0 o'clock the Presbyterial ser- mon was preached by Rev. R. B. Nor row. of West Point Ga. This subject having been assigned him at the last meeting of the Presbytery being on Infant Baptism
 The following delegates are in at- tendance: Rev. Neal L. Anderson, D. D., Montgomery, Rev. E. M Craig. Rev. H. M- Edmonds, Montgomery: J. M. W. Elder, Troy: Rev. W. F. Harris. Wetumpka: Rev. E. D. Kerr. Mont gomery: Rev. R. ]. McSwain, Clio: Rev, K. L. McIver. opelika; Rev. J. F. Mo- Mullen, Alevander City; Rev. V P Mer- Till, Prattvilie; Rev. R. B. Morrow. West Roint Ga: Rev. Rev. J. E. Ward, Auburn. Messrs. ]. A McNair Bethel, H c. Mccall. CIio;. D. C. Carmichael. Dothan; ". H. Pruitt. Eufaula; J. c. Qowan. Montgomery; ]. O. Giiebrisli, Palmyria; J. T. Baxter Pea River; M. L. Keshey, Union J. O. Stakeley, Union Springs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
kHoRAssANs AT BANQUET.
They Give q Street Parade in Union Springs.

They Give q Street Parade in Union Springs.
 Union Springs, oct, 1e--(Special)- A splendid banquet was given here last night to the visiting Khorassans' in the Beavers Club room.
 Covers were laid for one hundred and ten. R. E. L. Cope was toastmaster and toasts were responded to by knights of Troy, Montgomery and Union Springs all of which were humor- ous.
 Previous to the banquet a torch light uarade through the principal streets headed by a brass band was witnessed by throngs of people. The new or- ganization here numbers fifty mem- bers.
 MT. and Mrs George Walker, of Montgomery, are guests of Mrs. Roxie Walker.
 Mrs. Virginia Foster is quite ill.,
 MT. and Mrs. Sidney Elan, of Troy, are guests of Mir. and Mrs. Tom Wade
 Rev. L. c. Branscomb, of Talladega will be in the city this week and will speak to the people here upon the sub. ject of prohibition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
wILL cLosr ToNrGHr.
Revival at West End Church Nearsu
 the Close.

Revival at West End Church Nearing
 the Close.
 Large congregations greeted tha evangelist at West End Baptist Church last night and the night before. Many went up for prayer and several at each service united with the church.
 Services are to be held again this afternoon at 8 o'clock.
 Mir. Howard. the evangelist, is com peiied to return fc his work iii Birm- tngham Friday. consequently the meet ing will close tonight. After preach- ing the ordinance of baptism will be 
 This Is expected to be the crowning service of the two weeks meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
kREll : FRENCH PIANOS
E. E. FORBES PIANO COMPANY
 SOLE AGENTS.
NNw FuRNITURE COMING.
Flrst Installment Received at Capitoi
 BuiIdinG.

Firat InstaHIment Received at Capftoi
 Building.
 The first installment of the new fur. niture which was recently purchased by the different departments at the Capitol twas received yesterday by the Department cf Education, a number of filing and book cases being received. These will take the place of the old furniture that has been in use in tho Educational Department for the last twenty years.
 A small consignment of furniture has also been received for the Railroad Commissioners office. This once is the one formerly occupied by the Auditors Department and will be fltted mn l,and- somely. The papering has been fin- ished and the heavy Egyptian ifnoIeum has been put down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
ADJUSTMENTS. Montgomery Theatre.
 Tonight Otis skinner in
His New Play,

ssThe Honor of the Famiiy.v,
 The annual visit of Otis skinner is a sure presage of production of the highest artistic worth. Mir. skinner, who. today. stands in the front rank of American stars. never disappoints his admirers. who may always rely upon a play of serious interest interpreted with all the illnesses and perfection of detail that modern histrionic art can achieve.
 He will be seen at the Montgomery Theatre tonight in his new play. The Honor of the Family" which affords him unlimited splendid chances for picturesque and powerful acting. Ev- cry irnpersonation of Otis Skinner sat- isfies the intellectual appetite of his audience in. the highest degree. Seats now on sale. --adv.