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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-09
70 our PATRONS.

On and after this date, "For Rent, ;"
"For Sale" and Wanted" ads will
not be received by phone. They must
be brought or sent to the Express Of
fice, accompanied by the cash. The
amount charged for these ads is very
small, and easily computed. One
cent word for three issues; no ads
taken for less than rs cents. Read
the Instructions csxefully, and then
bring, send or mail IN your ad with
the necessary amount.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-09
RECEPTION DANCE

Will bd given at the New Hall
in Pocasset, l T., on Friday night
April II Given by Williams
Dancing school. Orchestra from
Chickasha will furnish the music,
Good floor and good time don't
forget the date. April 70. 8-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-09

A bargain corner lot, 7sxI65
East front one block from south
School.
Good room house, soft water,
can he bought for $3.50 if taken at
in next few days
We also have vacant lots on N
9th ST. corner. IS I6S, Price $500
Others ooxr65, price $3.50 each
THE GLOBE INVESTMENT
COMPANY 4.3t
Phone 337. 5r5H chickasha. Ave
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-09
GREEK LETTER FRATERNITY MEN

The banquet of Greek letter
fraternity men has been arranged
for April IL ALI college fraternity
men who have not been notified
personally. please phone 7o2 for
information.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
ONE RAILROAD BILL
is PUT TO SLEEP
North Carolina Senate Tables
Graham's Proposed Measure
Defining Passengers Rights.

RALEIGH, n. c.. January 2s.--The first
of what are known as the principal rail-
road bills pending in he General Assem-
bly, was tabled to-day in the Senate by
vote of nineteen to sixteen. 1t was
Senator Graham's bill to define the rights
of passengers entering and leaving trains.
In that they should enter at the rear
of the coaches and leave through doors
next toward the locomotives. An amend
ment by Graham that the bill go into
April LIST did not eliminate the dsfavor
of the majority of the Senate.
In the House, DR.. Gordon, of Guilford,
added another bill to the long list already
in for railroad regulation by the intro
duction of a bill providing that all roads
in the State that have earnings Of s1.40O
per mile or more shall charge only two
and one-half cents per mile passenger
rate, and roads earning less than that
per mile three cents passenger rate
The House devoted the whole days
session to discussion of the Laughinghouse
bill to prohibit pound and Dutch nets in
Pamlico River finally passing the bill.
in spite of an unavoidable majority rerort
from the Fisheries Committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
ANNUAL MEETING
OF ST. PAUL s HELD.
Interesting and Encouraging Re
ports Received from Various
Organizations Last Night.
RECEPTION 5,t HELD LATER ;
Prcsbytcrians Arranging for ES-
hibits at Jamcstowll-Other
Church News.
RECEPTION HELD LATE

The annual meeting Of the congrega-
zion of st. Pauls Episcopal Church was
held last night. being followed by II re-
ceptlon, rendered by the ladies' OF the
church.
Full reports of all branches of the
church's activity were presented, among
thosc which were specially encouraging
being tho st. Hilda's Guild, which has
undertaken the rciitting Of the parior and
Sunday school rooms; the Woman's Aux
iliary and the Junior Auxiliary, the first
Of which organizations has made large
contributions to the church's work. the
second supporting mission Sunday schools
in the Ragged Mountains. in Abemarle.
The report Of the Sunday school was
made by Assistant Superintendent Thorn
asson. and that for the Chapel Sunday
school by the acting superintendent, Mr.
Bentley.
Other activities reported were the
Home for Aged Women and Girls. the
Charity Chapter and the Chapel Sewing
School and Mothers Mission The report
OF the Brotherhood OF St Andrew was
made by the rector. and showed n graft
Tying progress in the work of that or
Ranization.
Rev. Robert Forsyth, rector OF ST.
Pulls, expressed himself as greatly en-
couraged By the reports and the interest
manifested in the meeting.
Following the meeting light refresh
ments were served, and a social evening
followed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Vanderbilt BUYS
COLLINS COTTAGE
tspeeIal 70 The Times Dispatch. )

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
ASHEVILLE, N c., January 2S,-As
the result of negotiations which have
extended over twelve years. George w.
Vanderbilt yesterday purchased from
Charles c. Collins (colored) six acres
of land and a log cabin, which some
years ago achieved fame as de cabin
that Vanderbilt couldn't buy The
purchase price was $4,000.
The story of the cabin. and the eff
forts of the master of Biltmore to
purchase 1t and the few acres of land
surrounding is interesting. The cabin
is situated in close proximity to the
famous Biltmore House, and was the
only piece of land for a radius of sew
eral miles surrounding the magnif-
cent chateau over which Mr.. Wander
bilt could not claim ownership. Why
the negro always stubbornly refused
to sell is mystery. but 1t Is probable
that he was ill-advised. or else dreamed
that he would eventually secure fabu-
lous sum for his holding. 1t is known
tina. Mt oun tl'n- Mr., Nerdcrbilt offered
SS,5o) cash for the place, but Collins
demanded $4,000. This the millions
aire refused to pay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
MUCH WANTED HORSECAKE
BEAT REPORTER RUNNING
Scribe Assisting Police Had Tips Of Fingers Always on
Fleeing Negro, But Couldn't Catch
Hold Somehow.

"Horsecake" was "shortcaker in d
few minutes He crossed to the east
side OF Sixth Street and went into q
saloon. Shortly afterwards he was
Joined by Emma, who had been told
to go home.
The citizen who was trying to as
sist the officers walked down Seventh
Street. up Clay Street and met Emma
and "Horsccake" ut Sixth Street.
"rhar he" said Emma. as she spled
the. cltizen--and never did a. negro run
faster than this "Horsecake." Close on
his heels was the Enthusiastically
the writer OF this article--and for n
square the race was n good one. Twice
the tips OF the fingers Of the pursuer
touched the clothing Of the pursued.
and many times did the man behind
exert himself to the utmost. The wind
of the pursued was the better. and he
turned into Leigh Street In sweeping
gallop.
"Good-by." he called back. and with
an exclamation that will not look well
after printer has fixed 1t in type. the
reporter slowly and almost breathlessly
turned back to the station house.
Did you catch him." asked an off,
Ger.
"Yes; he's here In nv pocket" was
the answer.
"Horsccakc" has beaten three women
In the past two days. and one of the
three was responsible for his escape
last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
MUCH SUFFERING
AMONG CITY POOR
Snow Slowly Melting Away
Scarcity of Men to Clean
1t Off Sidewalks.

Although the snowstorm of Sunday.
and the cold wave of the past few DAYS
has brought much suffering to thu moor
of the city, 1t Is not thought that this
has been as great as In former years.
Appeals for assistance are coming in
hourly at tho missions, however. and
food. clothing aud fuel are In great de-
mand.
Superintendent Davis, of the city
Home. who directs the city's relief work.
was high in his praise of Richmond s
,charity organizations, believing them TO
equal those of any city of its size in
the protection offered to the poor
Rev. A. B. Sharpe, of the Methodist
Institute, reports a constant call for
clothes. shoes, etc, and urges all those
having second hand garments to send
them at once to the institute, where n
ready use Will be found for them The
institute has seventy-five beds for home
less men. and they have been in con-
slant requisition.
The Street Cleaning Department was
out early yesterday with men and carts
removing snow from Main and Cary
Streets, beginning their work at Fiji
teenth Street and working westward.
BY afternoon nearly all OF the commits
sion and financial sections were clear.
To-day an attack Will be made in the
shopping sections of Broad Street
There was very little thaw during the
day, except where the sun wet the top
of the snow for little midday. Skat-
ing is reported at those ponds where
the snow has been swept off, although
care is being exercised not to allow too
many persons on the Ice at one time.
The day in Richmond was beautifully
clear and sparkling, and the night fell
with a full moon looking out of a
cloudless sky. 1t was noticeable in the
residence districts that a large num-
Der of householders had failed to have
the snow removed from their sidewalks,
many making the excuse that they
could not ind any one willing to I'M
dertake the work. Certainly there is
a very small class of unemployed In
Richmond Just now, as very few men
are available for moving snow.
\ large force of convcts cleared the
walkways in the Capitol Square early in
the day, but the sidewalk around the
square remained unclaimed and judging
from past experience. will probably re-
main so until the sun makes a wet sIush
of that side of the streets which line the
States property.
The weather man says fair and con-
tinued cold for this afternoon and to-
night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
WORK OF BAPTISTS.
DR.. John Pollard Discusses In
teresting Subject at Conference.

y
Rev Dr. John Pollard was the speaker
at the meeting of the Baptist Ministers
Conference yesterday. His subject was
1.-TWO Reforms and he gave in most
Interesting manner his personal remi-
nlslcences concerning the matters of duel
~ and intemperance, and spoke of the
progress made toward reforming these
evils.
The conference arranged for the SER
vice of installation at Paramount Bap-
fist Church next Sunday at P. NJ, when
The new pastor of the church. Rev. j. H..
Earle, will be formally welcomed to
Richmond. Rev. DR.. w. r, l.. Smith Will
preside, and the program will be as fol-
lows: Scripture reading by Rev. Hugh
NJ. Sublett; prayer by Rev. Hugh j.
Paylor. OF Paramount Methodist Church.:
welcome on behalf of the church, Rev.
j. o. Kirk, q former pastor; charge to
the church by Rev. c. l.. Stuart; address
on behalf of the Richmond and Virginia
Baptists by Rev. DR.. ]. B. Hutson; address
on behalf of other denominations by Rev
j.. 7. Dadmun of the Methodist Church:
address on behalf of the young men Of
Paramount sby Mr.. S. l.. Thomas, of the
Railroad Y. M. G. A.; response by Rev. ].
III. Earle; prayer by Rev. T. l.. Grace;
benediction by Rev.. W. is. Dorset.
Rev. Charles E. Stuart closed his first
Year at Venable Street Church Sunday,
the annual report Of the church being
read. This report showed an addition OF
204 members during the present pastor
ate, 81 of which We're by baptism. At
the close of the service brass lecturn
and handsome pulpit Bible were pre-
scented to the church by Miss jamie Bur
roughs as a memorial to her brother, Mr..
i. Joseph Burroughs who died January
80, lao6' Next Sunday, at the morning
service roli-c rally will be held at
TINS church. and It's hoped that sub
scrntions sufficient to cover the church
del If sl.6s5 will be raised.
result OF the sale, by feet and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
TO MAKE EXHIBIT
AT JAMESTOWN

Elaborate preparations are being
made for presenting ut the jamestown
Exposition the history. Influence and
spirit of the early Presbyterian Church
in Virginia. The movement originated
with the Presbyterian Minister'S Asso.
cation of Richmond, and has been given
definite shape by the action OF Norfolk
Preshytery. who have appointed Rev
i. t. Wexford, of Newport News. as
general chairman of the whole work
Special committees were appointed in
charge OF the matter. as follows:
Committee on Buildlng--Revs. w. VI
Hunter, X. A. Robinson and Mr.. +. r.
Fergusin.
Committee on Financo-Mr r. s
Colin, Mr.. j. NJ. Crafty and Rev. J. r.
Thacker
Committee on Exhibit-Revs. c. f,
Rankin. Isaac y. Campbell and J. N
il. Summerell.
The Presbyterian Ministers Associa-
ton of Richmond were asked yesterday
10 add two members to each commit
tee making general committee of six
teen. The widest scope will be given
TO the work. and the corporation of all
branches of the Presbyterian Church
Will be solicited.
Norfolk Presbytery has undertaken
to supply Rev. Mr.. Wellford's pulpit
at Newport News during such time as
1t may be required for him to be ab-
sent in connection with the undertake
ing He Will enter upon the work at
once, and is already corresponding in
many directions as to securing suit
able and interesting exhibits illustrat-
ing the work of the early Presby terrain
church in this country.
Action has also been taken by Nor
folk Presbytery endorsing the propo-
sition of the Tidewater Ministerial AS
ISOLATION looking to a series Of joint
undenominational evangelistic services
In Norfolk and on the grounds of the
exposition.
Although the exhibition will not be
opened on Sunday, the various Inside
inns" Will have great host of people
always staying within the grounds and
services will be arranged at some suit
able point there. as we'll as in various
places In Norfolk, prominent speakers
being secured from time to time from
all denominations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
.DEEPWATER R. R.
BUILT FOR BOSTON

BOSTON, MASS. Januady es.-Boston
financial interests are surprised ia
learn that the new Deepwater Railroad
now being built by Henry II, Rogers
from West Virginia coal fields to Tide
water at Norfolk Va, is being flnanae,l
through a MIX Street Company and
that a Boston man Is practically father
of the enterprise, though not the hnan-
cial hacker.
G. NJ Hyams we'll known In copper
circles. is the originator.
He took the project to Mr. Rogers
and later with Messrs. Hyams and
Charles NJ. Pratt, have SECURED sec IRE all the
coal lands and huild the railroad from
these lands to the coast. 1t is being
built primarily to supply New England
markets with coal, and Mr. Rogers's
financial affiliations assure him n mar
kGt with the leading railroads. mill and
industrial corporations especially as he
can furnish it cheaper than the Nor
folk and Western, Chesapeake and
Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Baltimore and
Ohio
New England has been practically
bottled up for years IN the. coal trade,
hut Mr., Rogers with his railroad. mines
and direct line of steamers and harges
which ha will build viii. get the cream
Of the trade and enable this section
to maintain It's supremacy In the man
ufaGtp:!aG Aeld.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

!. The arrest last night OF Charles
vaughan, alias Henry Brown. q negro.
was productive OF ono Of the most anus
ing Incidents that has happened in police
circles for some time. Vaughan. or
Brown. the latter name rs the one the
man. registered will be charged with
stealing n pair Of gum boots and an
oyercoat. He did 1t all Just as the snow
was beginning to cover mother earth
Emma knight. whose face Is as black
as starless night, was the principal
witness against the prisoner. She caught
MIN on Marshall Street and held him
until Officer Stockmur arrived. She was
yelling all kinds OF yes In the mean
while.
When Emma, with n trio OF women
arrived Mt the station-house. she said
that "Horsecake,'' or John Ross. against
whom two warrants were out. was on
the outside Cooking in"
"Wo want him on the inside looking
OUT quoth the officers and they
started at once TO make arrangements to
capture the negro
Emma, one OF the women beaten by
'Horsecake," went down the steps, and
a citizen followed her, thinking that he
could capture the negro before he could
get away.
But Emma had relented and even
though "Horsecake" had chastised her
the night before. She told him to make
all possible haste in getting away.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
GOVERNOR MAY LECTURE
Friends Wish Him to Tell Of Elk
perience in Public Life.

Many of the friends OF Governor Claude A.
Swanson arc anxious for him to give some
time to the preparation of n lecture on his
Fourteen Years In the Public Service" and
to use 1t on some of the various public &C.
casions when he is asked to speak
While the Governor does not take ynknd-
.ly to the idea, he is so pressed with his vari-
Gus official duties that he cannot give the
matter serious consideration now, as 1t would
require come time for h!rN to get the data
together, which would he necessary for such
lecture as is proposed His experiences
from young manhood at college. through all
the various stages of his political life up TO
the gubernatorial chair, would make an in
terestins story, and His Excellency would
be able to present It In a most attractive
manner.
His long association with men of national
renown at Washington would be an inter-
cstlng feature, and he would no doubt be
able TO relate some entertaining reminI-
scenes along this line,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
THS|DES WIN
BY SMALL NUMBER.
Twenty-Five Pins Place Them
Ahead Of the East
Ends.
HER BOWLING GAMES
Trial Bottle 1Oc., Larger Sizes 25c.
and SOC.

The socthsides and the East End
teams OF the Greater Richmond Bowling
League rolled the ninth game Of the
series at the Lake alleys last night be-
fore large crowd Both teams fought
Il hard battle. These two teams are
fighting for first place in the race. and
1t is always nip and tuck as to who will
win. Captain Kain's team of Southsders
are hard to beat, and Captain Cosby,
having realized this fact, has strength
ened his team great deal. he having
Southern League. The game last night
was very close and went to the South
siders by a 21-pin majority in the three
games.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
NEGRO HIT WHITE MAN
IN FACE WITH BUCKET
. negro, whose name is supposed 10

A negro, whose name Is supposed to
be Henry Austin, struck a young white
man named A. l.. Barlow In the face with
n sand bucket at Seventh and Cary
Streets yesterday morning, a crowd of
White men chased the negro for several
squares hut he finally made his escape
Mr. Barlow was treated by DR.. Jones,
of the ambulance corps, who had to take
three or four stitches in the wound which
is lust oevr the left eye.
The only reason given for the assault
Is that the white man CHANGED to joste
the negro while walking down the street
Immediately Austin picked up sand
bucket and struck the other terrific
blow In the face. Barlow is from, Boston,
and has been living at No, lo2 North
Ninth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

That is why we say to every person
suffering from piles or any form Of rectal
disease send us your name and we will
gladly send YOU free trial package. For
we know what tho result will he. After
using the trial you will hurry to your
nearest druggist and get a soc box of
pyramid Pile Cure now admitted by thou
sands to be one of the most wonderful
reliefs and cures for Piles ever known.
''Please excuse my DELAY in writing to
YOU sooner In regard to what your Pyra-
mid Pile Cure has done for me. con-
slider Ii one OF the finest medicines In the
world for piles. suffered untold misery
for four months when my wife begged me
To send for 50c box When it was half
gone 7 knew I was better and It didn't
take any begging to get me to send for
a second box. think I am about we'll
now, but If feel any symptoms Of a re-
the Pyramid Drug Co. to be sure of the
cure, Tell all about this fine remedy
for piles 49,.
ter YOU want to use do so. !. received
your letter Il few days ago. Yours for a
remedy like Pyramid PIE Cure;
Honey Grove, TEX, r.. II, ., Box 90,
Up. S.--Itonly used two boxes and don't
think ! need any more, Piles of seven
months standing
no get a free trial package send to-
DAY, to the Pyramid DRUG Co, Ga Pyra-
mid Building. Marshall. Michigan, II will
come by return mail and the results will
both DELIGHT and astonish you.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
DATES ANNOUNCED.
Arrangements Made for Big Sun
day-School Meeting Here.

The visit OF Mr.. Marion Lawrence and
his corps of Sunday-school workers to
Richmond has been definitely fixed for
February 2sth. 27th and 2sth. The meet
ings will be held in the auditorium o.
Grace Street Baptist Church. the central
location OF which will enable Sunday
school workers from all parts OF the city
to be present
The ladies' of the party will arrive Nom
day February 25th, and will hold n spe-
cial institute for primary teachers before
the regular work begins. The full pro
gram for the institute will be published
in a few days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
SOUTHERN MAN TO
DIG PANAMA CANAL
Especial to The Times Dispatch. J

* WASHINGTON. D. G.. January 2s.-wil-
liam j. Oliver, OF Knoxville. Tenn, who was
the lowest bidder in connection with the con-
tract for the completion of the Panama
Canal. to-day notified Secretary Taft that
he would complete his contract within the
ton days allowed him. He assured the sec
rotary that he was about to associate with
him one or more responsible contractors,
whom he was satisfied beforehand would BIO
satisfactory to the secretary and the Presi-
dent,
In speaking of the matter to- day Secretary
Taft said that the contract would surely ba
given Mr.. Oliver, If. as stated, the parties he
intends associating with him. prove their re-
sponsibility.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
MURRELL MANY
DAYS OVERDUE
Tug and Her Tow Has Been at
Sea Ten Days and People
Are Anxious.
WILL TRY HIS A'RsH'P
DR.. Julian P. Thomas, Aeronaut,
in Norfolk To-Day to Make
Ascension.
Especial to The rlmes-Dlspnteh.,

T5pFVIAI 10 TIC I THEE -IoIbVHIUHI
NORFOLK, VA. January 2s.--The tug
Murrell. which belongs to the Baltimore
& Boston Barge Company. and barge
which it had in tow. arc missing The
tug and barge left Charleston. s. G.. for
dnarily should have been made in about
two days. Nothing has been heard from
them. although sharp lookout and
searching inquiry has been made.
For the past three days north gales
have been blowing on the Atlantic, but
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
RIFLE DISCHARGES,
BOY LIKELY TO DIE
Bullet Enters Lads Brain, and
He is Not Expected to
Recover.
,speeial 10 INC imes.pispa.ell.l

DURHAM. n. e., January 2S.-A dis
tressing accident occurred some six milea
south OF Durham this afternoon. when
Marvin Barbee, eight-year-old son OF
cousin. Allie Barbee, the nine -year-old
son of Mrs. Annie Barbee. The boy
took down a small rifle, twenty-two-
calibre and the gun was accidentally
discharged the ball passing through tho
head of his cousin. The wounded boy
is now in Watts Hospital in a dying
condition. Ii is not thought that he can
live through the night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
BROWNSVILLE WITNESSES
SUMMONED TO TWO PLACES

SAN ANTONIO. TEX, January IS
Forty-flve witnesses. who are familiar with
the Brownsville raid of men Of the Twenty
NTH Infantry {colored), are In doubt as to
what course to pursue They have been sum
moned to appear before the Senate Investga-
ton Committee at Washington next Monday,
and also before a general courtmartial here
on the same date. Practically all OF the Wit
nesses giving testimony before Assistant At
torney Purdy have been summoned to appear
before both boards OF inquiry
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
MAN KNOCKS WIFE
DOWN while I'LL

tSpecial to The Times Dspntchl
SPENCER, N. c., January 2S.--Mr.
Press Ford, an employee of the Southern
Railway Company at Spencer Is Sc
riously ~ with a peculiar malady aft
fecting his reasoning powers. He is
being treated for typhoid pneumonia,
but is possessed of unusual strength
when delirious. During one of his re-
cent attacks he knocked his wife down
and attcmpted to iniure other menu
hers of the family. Mr., Ford recently
moved his family to Spencer from Ala
bama, but has been III since coming
here II