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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-08
The Limit of Life.

The most eminent medical scientists ara
unanimous IN the conclusion that the gem
orally accepted Limitation Of human life
is many years below the attainment Dos
which the race is now possessed. The
critical period that determines its d,1ra-
ton seems to be between so and co: the
proper care of the body during this de-
cade can not be too strongly urged; care
lessness then p pa11 1ataI to longevity.
Bftters, the scientific tonic medicine tSaf
revitalizes every organ of the BODY. Guar
lnteed by all druggists. 6oc,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-08
AN Grievances Adjusted.

Pittsburg, Aug. Sat a conference
this afternoon of officers district No.
< United Mine Workers of America
and officers of the Pittsburg Coal
company, all grievances that threat
ened to bring on a strike of $4,000
men amicably adjusted and danger or
a strike aVerted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-08

ct reckon" said the old farmer, well
have to send for Deacon Jones an hire
him to pray for rain.
Hes out o. the rain business" said
ne of the knowing brethren. Last time
lie took contract to pray fer 1t thar
come a long dry spell that burnt up ali
the craps in his district. an the OF man
OF so mad that he hain't spoke n word to
the angels since. Atlanta Constitution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-08
DEATH OF N. F. FRAZIER.
President of Citizens State Bank of
EIDorado Passes Away.

Ell Dorado. Kan, Aug. s.-N. F. Fra
zier president of the Citizens State
bank, a pioneer and one of Kansas
wealthy men, died at his home here to-
dav aged g. years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-08
LOCAL MENTION.

There will be a special meeting of
the trustees and members of the To-
peka Orphans Home association Fri
day afternoon at 3 o'clock, Aug. y,
1907, at the Home parlors, Third and
Fillmore. Mrs. Louisa Payne, Presf-
dent; Mrs. Hattie Hebb. Rec. Sec'y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-08

left side of the face is larger than the
right; in "a the right is larger; in
two the two sides are similar. Next
time you visit the photographer re-
member this fact. One side of your
profile will look better tnan the 9th
er.-Pearson's Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-08
OVERCOME BY THE HEAT.
Albert E. Magof1in Drops on Street
After Long Walk.

Albert z. Magoffin was Frustrated by
the heat at the corner of Tenth and
Tyler streets. yesterday afternoon about
$3.50. Mr.. Magoffin is a cripple and had
started to walk from the Santa Fe de-
pot but was overcome before he reach
ed home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-08

when she gave you the piece of cake.
did YOU say Thank you ?"
Yves, ma; but it didn't do any good,
Didn't do any good?"
mo, she didn't give me another pieee.'
Stray Stories.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-08
oLMsTED IS SOLD.
ComisiSey Buys the Star Twirler of the
Springfield Team.

Chicago, Aug. sS.-President Comiskey
of the white Sox announces the pur-
chase of O1msted. pitcher OF the
western Association Olmsted is twirl-
ing for the Springfield. Mo-. team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

William G. Stewart died this morn
ing at 2 o'clock at the residence OF his
brother, DIR. S. G. Stewart, aged fifty
years. The body will be sent this
afternoon to Xenia, Ohio, for burial.
The cause of death was diabetes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-08
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

Burns. cuts sores, chatting, tender skin
healed by Satin skin cream. Try II, 2Sc,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-08
THE CENTRAL LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY
OF THE UNITED STATES

With it's home office at Des Moines is regarded
by all who posted life insurance as one of the
most successful companies in the United States The
company shows an unbroken record of prosperity
with every year. making large gains over the pre-
ceeding Such growth has indeed been phenom-
inal.
The Central Life saw the handwriting on the
wall, and knew that the public needed life insur-
ance, must have life insurance, would have life in
surance, but demanded guaranteed policy with
all estimates eliminated The successful experience
of the company enabled it to present a guaranteed
policy unequaled in its advantages to the assured
The following extract from the Central Life's
new rate book shows the advantages under the
Guaranteed Double Annual Allotment Policies:
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William Floyd (colored) died this
morning at his residence, 1904 Blu
chanan street, aged fifty years. The
death was due to tuberculosis The
funeral will be held Saturday after
noon at o'clock.
The funeral of F. L. Robinson will
be held at the residence two miles
north on Kansas avenue, Friday at
p. m. The services will be conducted
by the pastor of the Kansas Avenue
NJ. E. church. All G. A. r. comrades
who can are asked to be present
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
FRIHK STUBS TO Run
Assistant Chief Of Police to Try fer
Head Of Department.

In another column will be found the
announcement of Frank G. stubbs
for chief Of police Mr.. Stubs said
that at the request Of some Of his
friends he had decided to make the
race. Said he: Il have never be-
fore been a candidate for Office Of any
kind. was born in Carlinville, ILL.,.
moved to Texas when small lad and
was raised in Tarrant Co. made
that my home until five years ago
when I came to Chickasha. Before
coming here | served four years with
the Rock Island railroad as fireman
and engineer. Since moving here I
have followed the carpenters trade
until two years ago when worked
for Adkins Bros. until they sold OUT.
Since that time | have been connect
ed with city ahairs more or less, until
| was appointed assistant chief,
which office I now hold"
Mr. Stubbs has made an efficient
officer, honest, straightforward and
fearless in the discharge Of his du-
ties. Mr.. Stubs win make strong
race.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
TRANSFERS ENTERTAIN
Memsers Of Trades Council and Friends
Had Royal Good Time.

Teamsters Union, Local No. 24i,
Chickasha entertained the members
Of the Trades Council with few
other invited guests at Murray hall
last night. A very elaborate and en-
joyable lunch was served and short
talks were made by James Browne,
Of the Sheet Metal Workers, Chas.
Offlighter, of the Machinists, A. w.
Bennett, Of the Painters, D. L. Hop
kins, chief of police and F. c. Stubbs,
assistant chief.
A royal good time was enjoyed by
all present and unanimous vote Of
thanks was rendered the Teamsters
Union. for the genial manner in
which their invited guests were en-
tertained.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
WAS MACCADEtS NIGHT
Big House Greels Barrie Stock Co :
Southern Romance the Play.

Last night the Barrie Stock Co.,
gave benefit performance for the
ladies Of the Maccabees and the opera
house was crowded to see one Of the
best plays in the eompany's repertoire,
Down Where the Cotton Blossoms
Crow
The play is four act southern ro-
nance Of the comedy drama style,
but without some of the elements
which the usual run Of such plays
have. There was neither william nor
negro in the play, and while the in
depreciation was good and the intri-
cate plot we'll worked out there was
not quite enough action and the eli
makes, where there were any, were
rather forced The different members
Of the company with one or two ex-
ceptions had rather conventional parts
in which their capabilities were not
brought out. However, the company
is subject to but very little criticism,
for the plays they have given here
have all been good and they have be-
come prime favorites with all and a
return engagement win be gladly an
ticipated.
Last night in honor of their visi-
tors, the Maccabees, every member Of
the company wore the Maccabee col
ors, red and white. This afternoon
the company is playing matinee to
a good sized house, Tonight their
engagement in Chickasha will close.
with the military play Nebraska. /"
It1is' something on the order Of Ari-
zona" and its Interpretation BY the
Barrie Co., is splendid. It win be
one ef the best bills Of the entire week
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

The preliminary hearing Of the ne
groes, charged with conspiracy to XIII
Frank McReynolds in the railroad
camp, sixteen miles east Of town,
was called before Commissioner Payne
at 1880 this morning and continued
till 1890 when court took a recess
till 2 o'clock. A big crowd was pres
ent and the hearing was conducted in
the district court room, Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Hamilton representing
the government.
-Four witnesses were examined this
morning, Frank McReynolds, J..
w. Davis, VIII Warbuton and NDada
Bissell.
McReynolds shows none Of the ef-
'ects Of the assault upon him. He
was able to identify twelve Of the ne
yroes but was uncertain as to the
others. According to his story he had
gone to the Allies camp to see a party
and started to the Davis camp when
he met the negro woman, Ella John
son. The negroes assert that Me-
Reynolds attempted to commit a
criminal assault upon the woman,
while McReynolds testifes that the
woman made proposals to him. His
testimony continues, stating that the
woman ran toward the camp, hollow
ing a crowd Of the negroes came and
caught him, lead him to the camp,
beat him and robbed him and held
him about two hours. He said he had
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
DAVE HOPKINS ANNOUNCES
His Candidacy for the Office of
Sheriff Of Grady County

Dave Hopkins, chief Of police Of
Chickasha, today makes his formal
announcement for the Office Of sheriff
Of Grady county, subject to the action
Of the democratic party. Mr.. Hop
kins came to Chickasha March 2E,
1925 and for some time worked at the
carpenter trade, after which he went
into the grocery business, in which
he continued till bad luck in the
shape of a fire which destroyed every
thing he had overlook him. About
this time the city was incorporated
and since that time he has been in
the service Of the city the greater
part Of the time. Before he came to
Chickasha. he lived in Ardmore nine
years. He was born in Hopkins coun-
tys Texas and served that county four
years in the sheriff's Office. Mr.. Hop
kins says, u have always been a
democrat and am u-illing to do any
thing I can to advance the cause Of
democracy Dave Hopkins has sell
dom lost out on any thing he has gone
after He has host Of friends and
is recognized as a formidable factor
in the race.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

never sold the negroes any whiskey.
1T. Davis and Mr.. Warburton tes-
titled that they were in the camp when
the negroes passed with McReynolds
in their possession. They heard them
talk about hanging him but couldn't
identy any Of them.
DAD Bissell. the old negro preach
er was the next witness. He was the
man who ealmed the crowd by his
counsel and induced them to release
the captive. Dad was able to iden-
tify twelve Of the negroes and on his
testimony six Of the others were re-
leased. He did not see the negroes
beating MeReynolds ahd knew moth
ing Of the latter selling whiskey in
the camp.
At the hearing this afternoon sew
eral negroes testified, without bring
ing out any material new facts. At
the close Attorney Hamilton stated
that he didn't think a case Of con-
spiracy had been made out. The court
held one Of the negroes on charge Of
assault and seven on charge of carry
ing weapons. The woman and one
negro man was held for fornication
and McReynoids on a liquor charge.
Attorney McClue Tor the complain
ing witnes4 protested against the
dismissing Of the negroes, contending
that the conspiracy charge had been
made out.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
CHRISTIAN CHURCH SERVICES.

IAN the church in the Bible school
and then as many more.s Let's lead
Oklahoma City again. Reports viii
bs exchanged BY telephone at 1O:40.
We want all ths adults to help swell
the number Sunday Come at 10 a.
m. sharp.
Brother Dinger will occupy The pull
pit at both services I'll a. nj. and
7:S0 p. n.y. tomorrow. The sub
jects will be Reasons for, and Ad-
vantages Of Public Worship" and
why Must Christ Die?"
New song books, special music, live
topics and warm welcome. Come.
Miss Trenna Ferguson will lead the
young peoples meeting at $50 >. ii.
These meetings are interesting
and helpful.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
WITH NEGR0S OKLAHOMA CITY
SAYS MANT NECR0S BEING
BROUGHT TO OKLA.
70 CONTROL NEXT ELECTION
Importing Hundreds of Blacks from lha
South

Oklahoma City, Jan. 18.-A busi-
ness man Of Oklahoma City arrived
home last night from trip to Texas,
and stated that when he boarded the
train at Greenville, Tex, to depart for
the north, he noticed a passenger
coach filed wlth negroes. Wondering
at the large number, he inquired Of
the conductor where the negroes were
going, and received the following re-
ply:
4 asked the negroes where they
were going and they told me they
were bound for Indian Territory. I
asked them if they were going to pick
cotton cr expected to get other work.
They answered negatively both ques-
tions. Every train that take north
contains many negroes who are on
their way to the territory, and am
convinced that emissaries are at work
in Texas engaging large numbers Of
them to removing TO Indian terri
tory
"They will be used for colonization
purposes and to help carry the cleo
tion Of state officers for the republic
cans. am inforiaed that trains on
other lines also have many negro pas.
sengers and that this has been going
on for six weeks I believe that II
\ is matter Of daily occurrence and
that the number Of negro votes that
will turn up at the first Oklahoma
election will be startling"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

Little Miss Lucille Burt entertained
on the 18th at her home at 500 N.
Srd street. the occasion being her
Nighth birthday. The afternoon was
spent as suited the children with
games and refreshments. Those who
enjoyed the afternoon were Jessie
Spray, Addie Burns, Eleanor Hamil-
ton, Burlin Hamilton, Ella Ford.
Ruth Morris, voltaire Snyder. One
invited guest, Willie Cranlee. forgot
his invitation. he is sorry Tor he
Knows that he missed 3 good time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
SCOFFERN IS APPOINTED
Deputy Clerk at Duncan Was Sworn
in Yesterday

r. F Scoffern was appointed deputy
clerk Of the district court and yester-
day took the oath Of Office and as
suned charge Of the Office at Duncan.
Mr.. scofern is well qualified for
the position, having served several
years in the district clerks Office here
where he made fine record for ac-
cnracy and efficiency. He is courte-
ecus and accommodating and the peo.
pie Of Dunc1z VIII be pleased with
him in the Office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

Guthrie. Okla, Jan. 49, Chairman
Fred Tracey Of the committee on gen
eral provisions states that the COM
mlttee is about ready to report favor.
ably on a proposition to make it UNI
lawful for corporation to blacklist
employees. The practice has been re-
sorted to in several instances by Ok
lahoma concerns Of different nature
and Mr.. Tracey believes that law
preventing it will be very satisfactory
to the laboring people.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
DEERING & MoRDT SELL OUT

A deal was made yesterday, where
by Messrs. John A. Deering and An
ders L. Mordt sold their interest in
the Oklahoma Title & Trust company
to H. L. Westphal and Chicago par
ties. The real estate department will
however remain with Messrs. Deerine
4 Mo1dt, who shall continue their real
estate business under the firm name,
"Deering 4 Mordt," and in the same
Office where they have been.
The Oklahoma Title & Trust com
pany viii be under the management Of
II. i. Westphal, and will coafne It's
business to the abstract field.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

Guthrie, Okla, Jan. 1s-Delegate
Pete Hanraty, chairman Of the COM
mittee on Labor and Arbitration,
states that the work Of that commit
tee is well under hand and that in a
few days they will be able to report
to the convention. He says that the
eight hour law will be reported favor
ably and that there will be a provision
making all operators to refer their
labor troubles to a state board Of ar
bitration.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
NEGRO IS ARRESTED FOR
THE MACKLIN SHOOTING

Lajunta, Colo, Jan. 19-Z. 7. An
drews, negro was arrested here yes.
terday charged with having knowl-
edge Of the shooting Of Captain Mack
lin, Of Ft. Reno, Lieutenant Brant
and Deputy Marshal Madsen from
oklahoma identified the man as hav-
ing been around Ft. Reno at the time
Macklin was shot Andrews was TAX
en- before the United States commits
sioner today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
RELIGIOUS CENSUS.

The Methodists will begin tomorrow
a religious census Of the entire city,
the object Of whicR is to ascertain
the church preference of each man,
woman and child. The enumerators
have been selected and will 60 about
their work systematically and with
enthusiasm. When they come treat
them kindly, answer their questions
promptly and help them ali you can.
They wish you we'll.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
METHODIST CHURCH.

The pastor, the Rev. G. H. McGhee,
will preach at Epworgh Methodist
church, corner. iowa avenue and Ath
street at II a. m. Subject: ~The
Terms Of Discipleship. Installation
Of officers Of the Epworth League ut
the evening hour, 1880 o'clock. Spec
ial music and short addresses by
Messrs. D. E. Emerson, G. H. Evans
and F. NJ. Bailey.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
ON MANY IMPORTANT PROPOSE
TONS PROPOSAL TO BUY
THE COAL LANDS
INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
Provision Agreed Upon BIaekIisiing
Prohibited Suffrage Commiitee

Guthrie, Okla, jan. IS The spec
ial committee Of the constitutional
convention on segregated coal and as
phalt lands in the Indian Territory
made its final report to the conven-
ton in the form Of congressional
memorial notifying congress and the
president that the state Of Oklahoma
desires to open negotiations with the
federal government and at an early
date purchase the lands.
The committee Is of the opinion
that the lands can be purchased for
about s15.OOO,000. The LANDS en-
brace one Of the most valuable min
eral deposits in the. southwest, and
the state proposes state ownership
and state operation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

stricting the qualincations of any
voter. It makes a better political
and social condition and my opinion
is that the convention will be very
broad on this matter
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

W. H. Staley, superintendent Of
city schools 1T chielsasha. spent Sat
urday afternoon with superintendent
Abbott here in Minco, AIr. Staley is
much interested IN the Rock Island
Teachers association, and also dis
cussed with Mr.. Abbott the county
institute that will probably be held n
Grady county next summer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
SEVEN ROOM RESIDENCE TORRENT

Gu west Minnesota Avenue.
large lot. stables good well fruit
to good party only. $500.
Bohart, Leech & McGaughy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

The railroad company thoughtful
y sidetracked several carloads Of
company coal here this week, thereby
helping to relieve the coal shortage
among some Of our our citizens.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

We are loaning money on farms at
8 per cent We furnish all papers
except abstract. Sadler & Cochran,
224 Chickasha Ave. is If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

R. N. Johnson went to Norman
Monday to attend the funeral Of E.
B. JOhnson's mother-in-law, Mrs. R.
NJ. Graham.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
HEAVY RAINS ALL OVER
MISSOURI AND KANSAS

Kansas City, Jan. ia downpour
Of rain last night washed away much
snow and ice That covered the SOUTH
west and as 4 result wires service
is improved today, thought still bad
~ interrupted Over two inches Of
rain fell in the western half OF Mis-.
souri, and eastern Kansas. The storm
extended from southwest Iowa to
Texas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

Have you seen Madam Bishop
tat the Midway.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

G. B. Campbell and T. 7. John
son are placing acetylene light plants
in their residences.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

Try E. F. Tuggle for groceries.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

The stockholders Of the Bank Of
Mineo held their annual meeting
Thursday. H. B. and B. F. Johnson,
Of eChickasha, E. =. johnson, Nor
man, Thos. Walden. Tuttle and j. H.
Bond, in addition to the local stock
holders, were attending the meeting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

Get the habit Trade at the Owl
Drug Store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19
MINCO HAPPENINGS.

(From the Minstrel.)
F. D. Lyle was Chickasha busi-
ness visitor Wednesday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

Ladies looking for bargains should
look over KendalI's ad on another
page Of this issue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-19

Guthrie, Okla. Jan. ts-Tne consti-
tutiOnal convention today took up
the addition Of initiative and refer
endum. Several sections were adopted
and It is apparent that the new state
win have practically the same law as
is in operation in the state Of Oregon.
Guthrie. Okla, Jan. 49, Chairman
George Henshaw, Of the committee on
suffrage states that the committee Is
at present working on the PROPOSE
tion Of woman suffrage and that they
VIII be ready 70 report in a very
few days. There have been two prop
ositions passed up to the committed on
the limitation Of suffrage. one making
an educational qualification and the
other the poll tax clause. 1t is very
likely that both Of these will be re-
jected and that there will be report
favoring unlimited suffrage. Speak
ing Of the matter Mr. Henshaw said:
Il am in favor Of making suffrage
unlimited. | do rot believe in re-