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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25
An Anaodots of Ananaiz.

On one occasion a person entered
Professor Agassiz's room with picture
which he desired to sell, denominated
a "Birdseye View of Cambridge"
The professor contemplated it for a
moment, lifted his eyes, looked at the
vender of the picture, and said, with
his characteristic accent, well,
thank my God Eat l am not Bird
Boston Transcript.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25
An Exclamation.

She presented herself at a fashion
able wedding.
"Friend of the bride or the bride
groOm?" asked the usher.
''I'm the fiancee of the organ blow
err" she explained, blushing, -Lippin-
cott's.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

In bis argument to the jury at
Boise, Clarence Darrow, att orney for
Haywood, seems to have lost his
head and INDUCED In vituperation,
abuse and denunoiation of all classes
except those who belong to labor
organization. That is not argument
aud will not help his client. Other
WISE he made storing appeal to the
Jury.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

When the kaiser salutes France as
his friendly and beautiful neighbour
European diplomacy naturally suspects
that something important is about to
happen.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

Every substantial grief has twenty
shadows, and most of them are shad-
ows Of your own making. - sydney
Smith.
Michael Hirth, a car puluer, VI ar
toona, Pa, has invented street
sweeper which he believes will sweep
a dry street without raising dust.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25
cnnIdn,t.

Orator (excitedly) = The American
eagle, whether 1t is roaming the des-
erts OF India or climbing the forests of
Canada, will not draw in its horns or
retire into its shell.-Independe
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

The Press and members Of the
council we're arranging for friendly
suit in the district court to quiet
title to the city lot, but what's the
use until the city shows a title.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

There was an eclipse of the Moon
last night and IL you read the story
of deed on orr first page you will
conclude that another eclipse is due
tonight.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25
And Hadn't Lost IL.

Her Husband-You were good look
ing woman when l married you, She
Yes, l had the advantage of you even
then Brooklyn Life.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

So persistent a globe trotter as Mr..
Taft might find it a little irksome to
stay quietly in this country through an
entire presidential term.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

and his men we're the, real heroes of
tho occasion and many gave up their
lives to save the passengers.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

In his literary endeavors Ambassador
Bryce win dlscreetly avoid any minute
descriptions Of the habits of wild ami
mails.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

It has been customary to hold sun
spots accountable for any kind Oe an
usual weather, hot or cold
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

The baldheaded mans annual quarrel
with the house lily was not sldestepped
by the cold spell, only postponed.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

Survivors OF the steamship Col
umbia have nothing but praise for
the officers of the ship. The caplian
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

Yes the Press is knocker. 1t
has knocked out some hard nuts for
croakers to crack.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

Yes, we have our hammer out.
hits hard its sledgehamm or.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

Who committed the deed to hii
safe keeping?
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

The wise man in the Noon may be
able to produce the deed.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

will the city hail be built ON hot
air or terra hrmaP
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

Button, button; who has the
buttonY
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25

Who has the deedH Echo answers
whoi
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-07-25
Meyerdale Acre Tracts.

are selling but the buyers are
not so numerous as few days
ago. This is no doubt due to
the harvest and other causes
and when the buying COM
mences and the fellow on the
spot gets first choice you will
regret not looking into this be-
fore. Come now, 90 with US
take on Auto ride, see the most
beautiful spot in Idaho and we
are sure you will purchase
either for home or an invest
ment.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
EN6IISH GOVERNOR REF USES
AMERICAN ASSISTANCE
ASSOCIATED Press. j

New York, Jan. 21--The feature Of
the news from Kingston today is the
declination yesterday Of Sir James
Alexander Swettenham, governor of
Jamaica, to accept American aid and
the departure in consequence Of Amer
lean warships under tie command Of
Real Admiral Davis. After the in
cident became known, the city council
of Kingston met, disapproyed Of the
English governors action and not only
sent letter Of regrets to Davis but
asked him to reconsider his decision
70 leave and remain with the Ameri-
can ships as every aid Is still urgently
needed. Davis replied that he had No
alternative but to CO. English news,
I paper comment on the incident il
unanimous in expressing the hope thaN
the good relations existing between
the United States and Great Britain
will not be endangered thereby.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21

Mr.. Petty, who is the first man out
for the Office Of register Of deeds like
the two gentlemen mentioned above, IS
an old citizen Of the Indian Territory,
although he is not 80 old in years.
For fifteen years, he has followed the
business of farmer and cattleman
in this section and is widely known.
Like 50 many Of the other good citi-
zens Of this territory, Mr.. Petty halls
from the Lone Star state but he Is a
loyal and patriotic Oklahoman. He
wears his democracy straight and he
bears the reputation of being man
Of the strictest integrity and char
acter that IS above reproach. Mr.
Petty is in the prime Of life, full Of
energy, and has been successful in
his business. He is popular with all
who know him and his circle Of
friends is a large one. There is nc
question as to his ability to fill this
Office Of register Of deeds with honoi
to himself and to the satisfaction Of
the people.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
AGREED TO COMPROMISE
III BROWNSVILLE AFFAIR

Washington, Jan 21 An agree
ment was rsaehSd today BY republican
senator's on 4 sub-resolution on the
Brownsville affair which is to be in
troduced BY Foraker and it is assert
ed that It will receive the Infamous
vote Of the majority party. It is
said that the resolution in addition to
providing for investigation Of facts
connected with the affair, carries the
declaration that the committee shall
not raise the question as to the presi-
dents right to discharge the negro
soldiers. Foraker gave his consent to
colnpremise today when given the as
surance that the resolution viii be
supported BY Lodge and the unani
nous strength Of the republican SEN
ate.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
Big sum FOR lBnlAHS
From the Sale Of Pasture Lands Ave-
rage $l2,lS per Acer

Washington, Jan. 20 BY the sale
under sealed bids. Of the pasture
lands Of the Kiowa, Comanche and
Apache Indian reservation in south
ern Oklahoma, a greater sum has been
realized that any sale of public lands
ever before bought.
Abost three hundred thousand seal
ed bids, covering $4,000 acres, were
received. A bidder was permitted to
bid on as many quarter sections Of
the land as he desired. but each bidder
will be awarded only one quarter Sec
tion. The average price received for
the land, according to figures already
compiled, is sl2 10 an acre. Thus
the Indians will realize from the sale
s4574,O00, or an average Of about ST.
200 for each Indian interested. A
surplus Of 10000 acres remains yet
to be sold or otherwise disposed Of.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
DlD AGAINST HIS own BUYER
Potts Ran the Price up and Bought the
Gotten.

L. NJ. Potts, Of the cotton firm Of
Wootten & Potts, was gong home to
dinner Saturday when he passed
wagon loaded with cotton aud with
the eye Of an old cotton man naturally
took a peep at it. Mr.. Potts 'isnt in
the habit Of buying cotton on the
streets, III fact his firm keeps a street
buyer, but this load looked good to
him and he At once began to ..dicker'
with the farmer He didn't see his
own street buyer on the other side Of
the wagon. He offered s9.25 which
the farmer refused, then he made
it $3.50 AWiil give you three-eights1
said the buyer on the other side Of
the wagon and then Mr.. Potts saw
who il was, but he wasn't to be over
bid, even BY his own man "I'Il make
it s9.aO, said he and he took the COT
ton at that price
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
FOR CRY TREASURER
win Hopkins Enlers II Z Raes fw "a
Dsmseralie Nominalies.


Will Hopkins, who is at present
alderman from the Fourth ward, an
nounces today as candidate for city
treasurer, subject to the action Of
the democratic party.
Mr.. Hopkins is almost a native Of
tfis country, having been reared in
the Indian Territory and lived here
all his life. He has lived in Chicka.
sha six years and prior to coming
here. lived in Minco twelve years. He
has been engaged in the business Of
conducting a. meat market Al this
time and has made splendid reputa-
tion for fair dealing and business
ability The only Office he has ever
held is that Of alderman to which he
was elected at special election some
thing over year ago and his term
win expire next April. The record
of Mr. Hopkins is clean one. his
life being known to all. and he has
always been public spirited Citizen
ready to do anything to advance the
interests Of Chickasha. He is one Of
the pushers and is capable OF conduct.
ing the Office Of city treasurer in an
efficient manner.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
DIDN'T WANT TO 60 TO JAIL
Colored Citizen Arrested for Assault
with Intent to Kill.

Chas. FiIcher, the colored cook az
the Kimball house, was arrested this
morning for assault with intent to
kill II is charged that he attacked
his wife, beat her up and attempted
to shoot her, being prevented BY the
woman's father, Deacon Richly and
another negro.
When arrested, FiIcher was prepar-
ing to decamp and he strongly re-
monstrated against going to JAIL He
wanted to give bond at once but
DEPUTY Burney explained that he
would have to be locked up till he
could receive hearing ''I'm lot
going to Jail, said he, but about tnat
time Deputy Burk calne along and
made an argument that landed the
protesting defendant behind the bars.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
HAYES IS FOR BONO
Declines 10 Enter Race for Congress Z
viii Be one Of he Leaders

The Guthrie Leader Of last Friday
says:
Delegate Sam Hayes is being urged
daily to make the race for congress
in the Fifth congressional district by
the many admiring friends that he
has won by his able actions in The
constitutional convention. He has de.
clined absolutely to enter the race and
states that he is in favor Of the
nomination Of Hon. Reford Bond, of
Chiekasha. Mr.. Hayes support viii
prove very valuable to the Chickasha
man as he viii leave the convention
with an excellent and clean reputation
Hayes win be one Of the leaders in
state affairs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
FLOODS THREATEN GREAT DAM
AGE INRIVER VALLEYS THROUGH
OUT THE COUNTRY
PEOPLE DRIVEN FROM HOMES
And Cold Adds to the Suffsrinss Of Tie
Homeless
(Associated Press.)

shawneetown, ILL.,, Jan. p Mayor
Kratz in a statement today regarding
the food that threatens this section,
said six hundred persons had fled
from the town, including members Of
his own family. Forty families are
living in tents on hills. He said:
THE stage Of the river this morning il
forty eight feet. / believe the levec
which protects the city viii hold until
the stage reaches ffty-three feet. II
that figure is recorded, we can not
tell what will happen. Practically
every person remaining in the town il
driven to the second floor. ] will re-
main as long as it is possible for any
one to remain"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21

Isaac Cloud, who aspires to fill the
Office Of treasurer, is another one Of
the democrats Of the old school, He
allows no man to outdo him III loyalty
to the principles Of Jefferson and he
is democrat Of TIE fighting variety,
always on hand when there is any
work to be done for his party. Mr..
Cloud came to the territory from Tex
as, buying property in Chickasha in
1895 and has been identified with the
town ever since. During the past
six years he has lived on his farm
west Of town and has actively follow
I'd the career Of farmer. Mr.
Cloud is well qualified 10 discharge
the duties Of the Office he seeks and
can be depended upon to serve the
people faithfully and efficiently. HI
enjoys the confidence Of a large num-
Der Of friends and neiRhbors and he
will be . strong man in the race for
this Office. If elected ne promises to
give the people his best efforts and
to administer the affairs Of the Office
in way that win be satisfactory "a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
COTTON BB0UGHT TEN CENTS
On Streets af chirkasha Saturday
Much Yet in he FieIds

Cotton sold on the strests Of
chickasha Saturday at ten cents, VI.
r. Sterling buying a load for L. Il.
Bryan, the dry goods man, at that
price. Farmers who have cotton to
sell ut such 4 price, are Of course
tickied. According to reports, 4
large amount Of the staple vet re-
mains in the field and, with open
weather, will be marketed during the
winter.
Up 70 Saturday the number Of bales
of cotton bought on the local market
during the season was $3.50, which il
a considerable increase over the he.
lures On the corresponding date last
year
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
FARMER WHO SHOT KANSAS
SCHOOL TEACHER DIES

El Dorado, Kas., AIN. 2f-Robert
Hall, the young farmer charged with
having murdered Miss Mary Glass, a
school teacher, died during the night
without making a confession. He
tore the bandages from his throat
which was also slashed and refused to
take nonrishment.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
SPECIAL NOTICE

All merchants Of Chickasha. viz.
dry goods, grocers. butchers, hard-
ware and lumber dealers interested
in the organization of a Merchants
Association are urgently requested
70 meel At Mayors Office at 8 pm.
on Tues lay Jay ~ 1907 for the
purpose Of perfecting such organ
.izaLlon. Come eveFYbody.n
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
SENATE COMMITTEE AGREES
To Recommend Removable II Restrictions
ou surplus Lands

Washington, Jan. 2O-The senate
committee on Indian affairs agreed
tentatively to Incorporate n the IN
dian appropriation bill amendments
embodying the Recommendations oil
Senator Clark's select committee rel.
atiye to the conditions in Indian Ter
ritory, among them being provisions
for the removal Of the restrictions OF
the sale Of surplus Indian lands, and
for the disposal Of the lands. There
was not a large attendance at the
meeting Of the committee and the sub
ject will again be taken up when all
the members are present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21

Cincinnati, O.. Jan. 2l-The Ohio
river here is stationary and it is be-
Iieved that the end Of the food is in.
sight. Cold weather which helped to
stop the food has caused greater srff
ering among the homeless. who are
temporarily housed in school build
ings and vacant buildings.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
Will GIVE
GRAND BALL

The Chickasha band will give
grand ball at convention hall Wednes-
day evening Jan. 2s. Invitations viii
be issued but all goOd citizens are I'M
yited to come and bring their friends.
The best Of music will be furnished
and a good time will be assured to
all. Buy your tickets and help the
band boys.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
JULIUS poss.

Mr.. Doss is one Of the old timers
in this country, having been resi-
dent Of this part Of the country
since 1879. During all this time, he
has been a farmer and cattlemai and
has earned universal respect ana CON
Eidence. He is known to be strictly
honorable and upright in all his deal
ings and he stands high in the esti-
nation Of all who have known him
through these years. Mr. Doss is a
native Of Oklahoms and he has al
ways been staunch democrat, al
though it has been many years since
he had the privilege Of voting his
sentiments. Mr.. Doss will make a
strong canvass for the democratic
nomination for sheriff. When asked
as TO the policy he would pursue if
elected. Mr.. Doss said, "AII | have
70 say is that win try to treat the
people right and to do my duty"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21

coffeyyille, Kasy Jan. 2l-The
eVrdigris river here this morning was
only three feet below high water mark
Of the food Of 1904. The water is ris-
ing at the rate OF an inch an hour.
Many places in the bottoms Of the
stream are already out Of the banks
doing much damage. Several freight
trains have been annulled, local pass
enger trains out Of CofeyviIle today
run only short distances.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
THAWlS ARRAICNED

New York, Jan. 2I- Harry K,
Thaw went through the formality Of
arraignment before Justice Fitzgerald
today for the murder Of Stanford
White, the proceedings being merely
70 permit adjournment until Tues
day or Wednesday when another case
is expected to be finished.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21

Washington, Jan. 2l-The navy
department secured notice today Of
the arrival at Guantanamo, Cuba, this
morning q Real Admiral Davis, and
the battleships Missouri and Indiana,
and the cruiser. Yankton from Kings
ton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21

arkansas City, Kas., Jan. 2l-Both
the Arkansas and Walnut rivers be-
gan rising again during the night.
The Arkansas is already out Of its
banks and is flooding the low part Of
the city. These streams rose seven
inches during te night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
MORE CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY
OFFICES 70 THE FRONT
ices the people

More candidates or county Offices
enter the race today, concluding Julius
Doss for sheriff, Ike cloud for treas
urer and Geo. W. Petty for register
Of deeds, all being subject to the ac-
tion Of the Democratic party.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21

Louisville, Ky, Jan. 2l-The river
continues to rise and cold weather has
added 70 the misery Of the homeless
who are sleeping in warehouses,
school houses and other buildings.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21

Deputy Burk arrested two parties.
Matfy and Rhodus, At Tuttle yester.
day for whiskey peddling.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21

Prof. E. n Bgnnm Ph. b. viee
chancellor Of Epworth University. Oh.
lahoma City, spoke AZ The Methodist
- !. .....l..- Il.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21

Traffic on the south end Of the Rock
Island was much tied up BY the
wreck of No. a ct Duncan Saturday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21

Marriage licence was issued Sat
urday % ]. ]. Parchman Of Loco and
Lois Hicks Of NARROW.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-01-21
ROCK ISLAND ADDITION

To Chickasha. 81 lots. Price
$50 to 1925. $25OO down and
$40 a month at 8 per cent.
Or 5 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
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-10

Bring in the size of your
rooms and we may have a rem
nant that will exactly fit it and
at prices that will astonish you.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-10
Issue of $4,000, 900 in Bonds.

Baltimore, Jan. 1O.-At special
meeting of the stockholders Of the
seaboard Air railroad today the plan
bf the directors to issue $1S,000,000
bf per cent bonds was adopted.
,rhe bonds are to be secured by
mortgage or deed of trust and col
ateral trust agreement covering the
property of the company, and other
tecurities and will be due on Febru-
Iry 2S, 1887. It is proposed to use
\ he bonds in paying off the three
years IS due next March and taking
,lp the notes of the company as well
BIS to provide for further develop.
bnent of the company. It is also pro-
hposed TO issue early next year ST.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-10
Cured Of Lung Trouble.

ut is now eleven years since had
narrow escape from consumption, -
writes c. o. Floyd, leading business
man of Kershaw. s. G. 81 had run
down in weight to 1916 pounds. and
coughing was constant both by day
and by night. Finally began TAX
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery. and
continued this for about six months.
when my cough and lung trouble
were entirely gone and was restored
to my normal weight, 10 pounds" z"
Thousands OF persons healed every
year. Guaranteed at ]. G. Peery's
drug store; SOC and $t.OO. Trial
bottle free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-10
Estray Notice.

Notice is hereby given that l have
taken up and impounded the follow
ing described animal, found running
at large within the limits of the
City OF Salem, to-wit;
One black 3-year-old horse colt.
heavy main and tail burnt scars on
two hind legs and one fore leg. No
other marks or brands.
The owner of said animal can
have the same by proving property
and paying the legal charges and ex-
penses of taking up and keeping,
etc, and In default thereof for five
days | will proceed to sell said ami
NAL at public auction. as provided
in ordinance No. 200 of the aforesaid
city. ID. w. GIBSON,
City Marshal.
Dated Salem, Jan. 10, 1907.
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