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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30
ARE GOING TO PANAMA
I'd kaltsn Gets 4 Good Appointment
VIII Leave Soon.

ID Hatten, who was a Rock Island
conductor here for number Of years
received notice yesterday Of his ap-
pointment to lucrative position with
the Panama canal commission and he
expects to leave for the isthmus next
Monday, going via New York. Mrs.
Hatten will follow later on.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hatten have lived here
50 long and have so many friends,
that It will be with deep regret that
Chiekasha people learn Of their in
tended departure. Mr.. Hatten is not
only popular among the railroad boys
but also stands high in Masonic cir
cles, while Mrs. Hatten is prominent
in society and church work. The
best wishes Of Chickasha will follow
them to their new home.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30
CHICKASHA TOPPED MARKET

Fort Worth Livestock Reporter: W.
A. Hopkins had on yesterdays late
market from Chickasha, I. T., one Of
the best loads Of hogs Of their class
received on this market recently, which
sold at s6.971z, topping the days
market and selling at the highest
price paid here for hogs since April
"a, 1908, when tops last reached 81.
The hogs averaged SS9 pounds, max
ing them bring trife more than S27
per head. They were Of Mr.. Hopkins
own raising and feeding and he has
some more Of the same kind Of money
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30
LOOKS FAVORABLE
Mr. Murphy Thinks the Restrictions
will be Removed this Time.

Washington, D. c., JAM 29-Repre-
sentative Murphy, Of Missouri, former
attorney for the Creeks, predicts that
the amendment removing restrictions
viii become law. He said today
that he had assurances that it Will
not be opposed by members Of the
house Indian committee. Murphy has
introduced bill similar in it's provi-
sions to the amendment. He has urged
the Indian committee to take favor
able action on this bill but it has re-
fused to do SO. He says that in view
Of the recommendation Of the select
committee that visited the Indian Ter
ritory there will be no opposition tc
the proposition to remove restric-
tions. Murphy states that when the
Indian bill comes before the house
again he will make a speech on the
situation in the Indian Territory. He
insists that the restrictions ought to
have been removed when the Five
Tribes bill was passed as at that time
statehood was assured,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30
HOW TOWNS
ARE BUILT

The Dry Goods Reporter" contains
IA department which tells what vari-
GUS cities are doing through their
commercial clubs and other forms Of
concerted action. The following facts
are taken from a recent issue:
Rochelle, illinois, two years ago had
Ia population Of 1000. The business
men organized, secured several indus
tries and already the population is
5000. The organization learned
through Mr.. Manse, industrial com
missioner Of the G. r. & @. railway,
of knitting factory seeking loca-
tion. They went to work and easily
secured this. They raised bonus by
selling lots. That factory employs
|eight-five persons. Then they got a
canning factory and then clock fac
tory. The writer from Rochelle says:
"The factories have not only given
employment to home people, but they
have been the means Of attracting 9TH
er people to the town.
The sale of lots in the first sub-di-
vision Of 4 acres netted US $4,000;
with this we gave the knitting factory
site and erected for them build
ing
A citizen Of Hutchinson, Kansas,
writes: "0ur town has been largely
developed BY the enterprise Of our cisi-
zens, who have been willing to de-
vote part Of their time and some Of
their money to the upbuilding Of the
town. Then he tells how easy they
secured interurban roads, factories
etc.
A merchant Of Lansing, Kansas
writes: "One Of the results Of oui
organization has been the promotion
Of interurban lines bssreen our towr
and some smaller neighboring towns
These have been in operation Ions
enough for us to know they are o.
great benefit to the town"
Pontiac, Illinois, now has shoe fac
tories that turn out 1000 pairs daily
The population Of the town is 5000
These were started by the citizen
subscribing stock and giving a bonus
Paxton, Illinois, secured population
factories and wealth by making tn
place beautiful The city engineer i
a landscape gardener and people max
lawns, plant and trim trees under hi
direction.
/ S. A. Puterbough tells how Lyons
Kansas. city Of 5000. holds its trad
and grows by advertising and beauti
flying the town.
| Geneva, Iowa, has a "Bean Dime
lDay" by which the people from all tn
Iadjoining country are entertainel
once year. This attracts people an
ties the country to the town.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30
MATRIMONIAL.

Marriage licenses were issued yester-
day to the following:
Robert I. Iong, Lindsay and Mary
Powell, Wornack.
]. n. Sartam, Duncan. and Mrs.
Mary Rainey, Honeywell, Kans.
Hernado Bennett and Miss Beulah
Hutchinson, Chickasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30

makers" at his farm near Chickasha,
I. T., which win soon be ready for
the market.
H. B. Johnson, proprietorof the Riv-
erside farm at Chickasha, I. T., and
one Of the best cattle and hog feeders
in the Southwest, sent in three loads
Of hogs which arrived and sold on
the high market late yesterday after
noon The hogs were all Of a choice
fat class and sold as follows; 90,
averaging s25, at s6.a7lh; II, averag-
ing 240s at $685.; and 65, averaging
257, at s6.92h.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30
TOMGHT'S PROGRAM
At the Christian Church Songs lIIust
rated by S.sr9epticOn.

An interesting and instructive pro
gram is arranged for the Christian
church tonight There will be good
music and after a black board talk
BY Bro. Dinger, a study and discus
sion Of next Sundays Bible lesson will
be taken up By. Supt. GofF This will
be followed BY a song illustrated by
stereopticon views. Miss Rhone will
sing. Everybody is invited to come.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30
MEDICAL SOCIETY MEETING.

There win he a meeting Of the
Grady County Medical society Friday
evening at the Office Of DR.. Walter
Penqnite. All regular prActicing
physicians are invited to attend
J. E. STINsON, Pres.
R. 4. sHIPPEY. Sec.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30
UNION CENTER ITEMS.

Miss Ethel Thomas visited home
folks Sunday.
Miss Ryan returned from her trip
to Anadarko Saturday. II
Mrs. .Schuler and sons called on
Mrs. L. J. Dawson Sunday evening.
Mr.. Simpson was seen driving in
our neighborhood Sunday.
Fred Howell has sold his farm to a
Norwegian settler for $1,000.
Mr.. Kretz and Mr. Wilson made a
business trip to Anadarko Monday.
Mr. schuler went to Texas in
search Of a location. He is expected
home the latter part Of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Dawson and
children are visiting Mrs. Dawson's
mother in Connersville, /. T., this
week.
Mrs. Trip of Chickasha visited her
son, Mr.. Dawson Frnday and Satur-
day Of last week.
Mrs. Schuler visited Mrs. Mollet
Sunday.
Married. Mr.. A. C. Willis and Miss
Matte Fisher. Mr.. Willis has been a
resident here since the opening and
has a wide circle Of friends. The
bride was an old friend and schooI
mate. and is well known to the fami-
". Mr.. and Mrs. Willis win move tc
New Mexico in few weeks. Ths
best wishes Of their many friends g
with them to their new home.
Mrs. Jas. Turney, son and mother
of New York City are guests at tn,
Early hotel.
Duval Burke is building three cot
tages on his property at the corne
Of 5th and Kansas avenues. They vii
be ready for occupancy in q few
weeks.
Rev. I. w. Miller and wife left las
night for Oeampo, Mexico, to visi
their son, Jasper. The best wishes O
many friends in Chickasha follow thii
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30

Rev. 7. W. Miller and wife left last
night for OcampO, Mexico, to visit
their son, Jasper. The best wishes Of
many friends in Chickasha follow this
aged couple on their journey.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30

Duval Burke is building three cot
tages on his property at the corner
Of 9TH and Kansas avenues. They will
be ready for occupancy in q few
weeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30
Who is the Wizard7
The Big Racket Store
for bargains. 322
Chickasha Ave.
ROCK ISLAND ADDITION

To Chickasha. 81 lots. Price
$50 to 1925. $25.OO down and
$1O a month at 8 per cent.
Or 8 per cent discount for
cash. These are the incest,
cheapest and best lots that there
is in ChickaSha. They are the
closest in. See me quick if you
want lots as they won't Iastlong.
They are on South Hill.
]. P. NAIL, Sole Agent
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30

Mrs Jas. Turney, son and mother
of New York City are guests at the
Early hotel.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30

Miss Sunice Newman is acting as
a temporary assistant in the u. S.
clerks Office.
There was another big crowd at
the Radieum theatre last night and
number were turned away.
St. Lukes Guild will meet with Mrs.
R. Stevens Thursday afternoon at her
home, l02s South Sth street.
S. Howard Leech is in Ell Paso,
Texas, in the interest Of the First Ma
tional Mining Co.'s business. He will
be gone several days.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety Of the Methodist church will
meet Thursday afternoon at three
O'Clock with Mrs. J. F. Bishop.
Driggers and Daniels are adding
line Of shoes to their clothing stock.
a line Of hats has also been ordered
but have not yet arrived.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the
Christian church will meet in the
church parIors Thursday afternoon.
| All members are asked 70 be present
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30

Miss Sunice Newman is acting as
a temporary assistant in the u. s
clerks Office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30

There was another big crowd at
the Radieum theatre last night and
2 number were turned away.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-30

St. Lukes Guild will meet with Mrs.
r. Stevens Thursday afternoon at her
home, 1028 South Sth street.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28

first and foremost old eX-Premier Beernaert.
leading professors of the Brussels University,
such as for instance. Dr. Caluer, found them
selves impeIIed publicly 20 assail his methods Of
,1Ie in the Dark Continent the people began 10
realize that there was probably some foundation
after all for the stories related concerning his
nolicv in the Congo Valley. A parliamentary
commission was formed, and though everything
was done by him 10 prevent disclosures, sufff-
cient was revealed thereby to create revulsion
OF opinion of such Importance as to compel him
10 make certain pledges Of reforms. which were to
he elaborated by a legislative commission. These
are the pledges that he declines to fulfil
and he therefore at the present moment finds
himself no longer with his people behind him,
but against him in the fight which is now being
waged against him with renewed intensity, not
alone by the press and people abroad, but by a
number Of the great powers The situation un-
der the circumstances is one Of extreme gravity
for King Leopold. and he finds himself in a more
critical position than at any previous moment
during his long reign.
Belgian papers, organs OF the various pQliti-
cal parties, are already openly advocating the
abdcation OF the King. declaring that I'm the
Congo question. as I'm the Antwerp Harbor
Works controversy and in number of other
matters he shows his determination TO work
his will contrary to that OF the nation. They
point out that the autocracy Whlcn ne mas all
along exercised IN the Free State has ended by
influencing in recent years his policy ruler of
Belgium and that since he apparently longer
admits the limitations set by the constitution of
Belgium TO his power, the only thing that re-
mains for him is 10 do as Emperor Charles V
did in 1856 namely abandon his throne. They
add that Leopold's misgovernment OF the
Congo and his virtual refusal 10 comply with
the demands for the correction Of the almost
inconceivable abuses there are affecting Bel
gium's relations with number OF foreign
powers I'm a manner calculated seriously TO In
Sure her economic and political interests and
that IN order 10 defend these interests, Belgium
may find herself compelled in the nea- future
. 10 right herself IL the eyes OF these foreign
powers by re2udiating the King, which IS equiv
alent 20 a threat TO remove him from his Bel
eian throne as a menace 10 the nation.
will rot attempt here 10 recapitulate all the
horrors OF King Leopold's reign in the Congo
horrors that perpetrated IN HIS naIne by his
agents, not only black but also white. and for
which he is responsible. The stories concerning
them have been proclaimed throughout the
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28

in part: o
IN creating this commission l am Influenced
o9 pFoad considerations of national policy. The
SoItroi oi our navigabe waterways lies with the
ral Ieueral government, and carries with it cOrre-
sPohdlhg responsibilities and obligations The
energy OF our people has hitherto been largely
Glrecied toward industrial development connect
ga WIN held and forest and with coal and iron
ahd some Of these sources Of material and power
are already largely depleted, while our inland
waterways as a whole have thus far received
scant attention. Ii is becoming clear that our
streams should be considered and conserved as
great natural resources. Works designed 10
cohtFol our waterways have thus far usually
been undertaken for single purpose, such as
tne Improvement of navigation the development
OF power. the irrigation of arid lands the pro.
lection or lowlands from floods or to supply
water Tor domestic and manufacturing purposes
Nhle The rights of the people to these and SINH
isr uses of water must he respected, the time
mas come for merging local projects and uses
of the INLAND waters in a comprehensive plan
designed for the benefit OF the entire country.
such pan should consider and include all the
uses 10 which streams may he put. and should
bring together and coordinate the points Of
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28
rFrom The Tribune Bureau 7

washington, April 27.-The Inland WATERWAYS
Commission recently appointed by the President
will meet for organizing on April % and take
the first steps toward the compilation Of all the
facts relative 10 the commercial possibilities of
sn the streams of the United States from their
sources 10 the ocean. The question viii be
studied primarily with the idea of finding lust
what may be done toward a solution of trans
portation difficulties and congestion through the
economical handling cf great quantities of slow
freight
The possibilities Of the encouragement Of COM
rnerce through making possible cheap freight
rates from the interior in the face OF the pros
pect of the opening Of the Panama Canal Civ
ang the Atlantic and Gulf rivers an opening into
the Pacific. is an important phase Of the prob
lem such questions as forest destruction con-
sequent erosion ocoasioning damage TO highlands
and deposit upon lowlands viii be taken up as
viii be the general effect Of streams and rainfall
upon the farm lands through erosion and solu-
lion Of vital soil qualities. The possibilities Of
all the streams in all these respects win be in
vestigated
When TIE work is completed report will be
made by the commission intended in the first
place as a guide book for Congress in drafting
such laws as are deemed beneficial 10 the whole
people hut which VIII further add 10 the trust
worthy information eXtant upon a subject OF
great public interest. With this book available
Congress viii be able to consider requests for
appropriations for improvements of any given
stream from point Of view that viii take that
consideration entirely out 81 the realm of sec
tOnai benefit and log rolling
The commission is intended 20 be great. uu-
b,aSscd se3rchlight upon a subject that has here
tofore been treated chiefly from 2 locally selfish
point O. view. and its high personnel is depended
upon 10 illuminate what promises to be one Of
The greatest movements toward internal i'm
s-H- -
policy and may guide the ultimate expenditure
of such sums II money as win make she cost of
The Panama Canal look small in comparison.
As members Of this commission The President
Las appointed congressman, engineers, scien-
lists lawyers. nine in all. and a body Of men
deemed by the Executive the men most avail
able oUI Of eighty millions to start the project.
The approaching meeting will have its object
the discussion Of ways and means. the division
a the work, that each member may have the
field in which he is most proficient. and the
mapping out of territory TO be covered by the
individual members.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28
HIGHLY IMPORTANT WORK.

Of al the commissions engaged in considering
questions OF public policy in the vacation Of
Congress the administration deems this by far
the most important. Il means that the log
rolling spasmodic Improvement of rivers in the
past viii be superseded by orderly, definite
policy OF Improvement and control in the future.
while the commission was appointed largely
through the activity Of numerous commercial
organizations Of the Mississippi Valley. having
9n view the construction of the deep waterway
from the Lakes 10 the Gulf, that feature Of the
work will be one of the least 10 be considered.
& would seem. the commission having in view
more general and broader scope for investigation
and report
The importance Of the commission and its
work cannot be better stated than by the fol-
lowing extracts from President ROoseVelts let
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28
a cLEVER YouNesTER.

BObby's mother had taken him church. q,
hear the evening sermon. and they occupied seats
IN the gallery, where there was more room than 81
the main floor. Bobby tried not 20 allow his at
tentiOn 70 wander from the preacher but Il did.
He seemed 70 be particularly interested IN FAM
ily who sat in front of him. and when the sermon
about half over ne whispered to his mother:
Mamma, never saw these people before. but
know their name"
Hush. dear"
Hill"
How do YOU know
Every time the preacher SAYS his text 7 wiz
lift uD mine eyes unto the hills those two hix
girls look at each other and smile"
Subsequent inquiry proved that Bobby was rtg>t
in his guess.-Youths Companion
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28
KING LEOPOLD MAY LOSE HIS THRONE

would come into possession for all time Of slice
OF Congo territory five times the size Of Belgium.
The Belgian Chamber thereupon voted the
money for the extinction Of the debt and this
still further inCrea sed the financial lien of the
nation upon the Free State. In 1900 bill for
the annexation OF the Congo Valley was drafted
and submitted tn the legislature by NJ. Beer
naert. and was assured of a large majoriy- AT
the last moment, however. the King caused an
extraordinary letter TO he read to Parliament
by his devoted henchman. NJ. Woest In which
no bluntly declared that If the House voted the
annexation on the strength OF which alone II
had advanced the money. he would refuse 10
administer The Congo during the inevitable in
ferr
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28

world. have been printed in wellnigh every
newspaper confirmed by Photographic repro
auctions OF the mutations 70 which the un-
fortunate Africans are subjected who we're so
foolishy confded the tender mercies of his
rule by the great powers when. about quarter
OF a century ago. they invested him with the
sovereignty Of the so-called Free state They
ara stories that have been proved over and over
again by the irrefutable evidence OF trustworthy
English. Austrian and Italian government Off
cials. by missionaries and by merchants, and
that have been substantiated In the English
Parliament by statesmen such as Sir Charles
Dixie by responsible ministers OF the English
Crown, such Sir Edward Grey. the Secretary
or Foreign Affairs. and likewise in the national
LEGISLATURE Of Belgium, both by official and pri-
vate members and by Parliamentary commit
tees OF nqury. There is nothing 10 add to
this save to state that the maladmiuistration
and inhumanity just as rampant as ever
and that the Congo Free State remains to-day,
as It has been until now to all intents and pur-
poses a huge plantation. exploited for and by
King Leopold. through methods which differ
only in name from slave labor. and which are
far more atrociously wasteful Of human life
than any that were ever followed three hun
Gred years ago in the British or Spanish West
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28

view Of all users of water. The task involved
in the fun and orderly development and control
OF the river systems Of the United States is a
great one vet ii Is certainly not too great for us
to approach. The results which il seems To
promise are even greater.
1t is common knowledge that the railroads Of
the United States are no longer able to move
crops and manufactures rapidly enough to Sc
cure the prompt transaction of the business OF
the nation, and there is small prospect Of i'm
mediate relief. Representative railroad men
point out that the products Of the Northern in
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28
CLIFFORD PINCHoT.
Forester of the United States.

terror states have doubled IN ten years. while
the railroad facilities have increased only one
eighth and theTo is reason TO doubt whether any
development Of the railroads possible I'm the near
future will suffice to keep transportation abreast
of production. There appears 10 be only one
complete remedy-the development of a compile
nentary system Of transportation by water.
The present congestion affects chiefly the people
of the Mississippi Valley. and they demand re-
lief When the congestion of which they COM
plain is relieved the whole nation win share the
good results
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28
BRioADIER GENERAL ALEXANDER
M'KENZIE
Chief Engineer, U. S. A.
Copyright by Hnrrls g. Ewing.

while rivers are natural resources of the first
rank. they also liable to become destructive
agencies. endangering life and property. AMI
some OF our most notable engineering enter
prises have grown out OF efforts to control them
II was computed by Generals Humphreys and
Abbott half a century ago that the Mississippi
100000 900 tons OF floating sediment each year
(about twice the amount of material to be exca-
waited in opening the Panama CanaD besides an
enormous but unmeasured amount of earth salts