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

tackled the naval tailor's catalogue.
next the home papers. then a business
letter that somebody was'very anxious
to lose, then another love letter. and
finally batch of circulars.
It took an hour for him to finish
with the officers mail Then, when
the last sheet Of somebody's letter
from home had disappeared, he head
ed. still unsatisfied, in the direction Of
the crews quarters for dessert. He
was not disappointed, for every man
from the gunner's mates to the
stokers had saved something from
the afternoons mail for him.
At Sill p. m. Just exactly two
hours and ten minutes after the feast
began. he had finished. There was
then not a piece OF paper not needed
for future reference left on the battle
ship. Pedro had done his duty, Ten
minutes later he was sound asleep.
Just abaft the armored wall OF the
forward 12inch turret
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04

Dean w. A. Henry has arranged a
special course for him. and It requires
SO hours a week. The usual course
takes only about half as many hours.
The studies include the value Of diff
ferent feeds for livestock. dairying,
livestock judging, plant life, soils, Sc
lection Of seeds, agricultural engineer
ing. veterinary science. farm mechan-
les and similar subjects
The young millionaire pays tut
tion fee Of 1925, Of which sS5 is be-
cause he is not resident of Wiscon-
sin, seven dollars for general inciden.
tai purposes and rs cents for the priv
ileges Of the general gymnasium He
is regarded by the faculty as an excep-
tionally good student and by his fel-
low students as an agreeable associ-
ate.
Few of the latter, however, really
know who he Is because of the short
time he has been at the university
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
DISASTER AvERrED BY DOG.
Railway Bridge Is Saved from Fire
by Wise Canine.


Boulder Col.--Furiously barking un-
til 1t had attracted attention, a dog
belonging to Robert Wallace of Mar.
shall, saved the Colorado and Southern
bridge from destruction by fire and
averted a possible disaster In 1902
the same bridge was badly damaged
by fire just before train was due
and the same dog called attention to
the fire by bowling and a serious ac-
cident to the train was prevented
The railroad officials presep'r-d the
animal with fine collar at the time.
The dog was heard barking. and
an investigation showed that the
bridge was in flames. A freight train
had passed over 1t few minutes be-
fore. and hot Goals from the firebox
set the timbers ablaze. The station
agent at Marshall was notified. while
Mrs. Wallace and her little girl car
ried water from the creek and sue.
ceeded in extinguishing the flames.
But for the vigilance OF. the dog
the strong wind would have famed
the flames into blaze Of serious pro-
portions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
WILDCATS seslEGE HERMIT.
snowbound In the Hills, He Nearly
Perlshed of Hunger.

South Norwalk, Conn.-After having
been cooped up for three months and
six days in his little hut in the noun
tains. George Washington Gilbert, a
recluse. of Ridgefield, appeared in that
place. gaunt and nearly starved.
Gilbert admitted that It had been
the most severe winter he had ever
passed. The wildcats. driven by hun.
ger from their haunts. had hung
around his hut. he said, and he had
been afraid to venture out, his ammu-
milton having been used up. His
stock Of -four, dried woodchuck and
dried herring had given out and the
snow was so deep that he could not
get to town. The thaw saved his life
Gilbert Is IS years old and has lived
!sll his life in a region called Florida,
between Ridgefeld and Wilton. one Of
the widest sections OF the state He
never wears a boot. stockings or hat
the year round.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04

See here. Bridget said Miss
Housekeep. the dishes you have put
on the table OF late have been positive.
" dirty. Something's got TO be done
about It"
Thrue for ye. ma'am. replied Bird.
get, II ye only had dark-colored ones
ma'am. thes Eouldn't show the dirt Al
all
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
OFFICERS ON THE RATTLEsHlP
VIRGINIA HAVE NO NEED FOR
PAPER BASKETS.
PEDRO DOTES ON CIRCULARS
Letters, Tallors' Catalogues. Home
News and Many Other Kinds Of
Literature Co to Make Up
"BIlN'su Dinner.

New York.--The only actual living
tomb Of literature extant is doing
business daily on the battleship Yir-
ginia. His name. in full. is Pedro OF
Guantanamo, and when the writer
saw him, he was very busy disposing
Of the ships literary surplus.
Pedro is an ancient Cuban goat.
Prior to assuming his present duties
as mascot Of the new flagship of the
Second Division of the Atlantic Fleet
he performed a similar duty for some
six years on the second-class battle
ship Texas. AS a kid he was trained
to eat up useless letters, bulky
pamphlets, and out of date orders,
and iii the last few years he has
earned reputation as the most ca
paclous waste paper basket on earth.
That he deserves the reputation no
body who ever saw the animal at
work will deny.
An unusually heavy mail was re-
ceiyed the other day aboard the Vir-
ginia, which is being fitted with varl-
Gus new-fangled ordnance at the navy
yard. When the letter carrier came
aboard Pedro was away paying visit
to the big white goat. mascot Of the
battleship Louisiana, which Is
berthed on the same side Of the yard
about 800 yards south of the drydock
in which the Virginia is being fitted
with submerged torpedo tubes. Capt.
Schroeder Of the Virginia, most Of his
officers, and perhaps third of the
crew received letters, pamphlets, or
papers Of some sort. 1t was apparent
az once that Pedro's services would
be needed.
Where's Pedro?" young midship-
man asked junior lieutenant as he
finished reading bulky communica-
tion in girls handwriting.
I'D like to know myself answered
the junior lieutenant, occupied with
several issues of county paper from
out west.
The ordinance officer had large
catalogue sent to him by powder
firm; the executive officer had two
pound volume sent out by a naval
tailor In fact nearly everybody had
mall of some sore they were ready to
dispose Of.
The officers were about to send
marine in search of the missing Pedro
when suddenly the gray-coated old
animal was sighted coming at full
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
MECHANICAL MoRsEL DEvouREn
BY PET lN CELEBRATING
EIGHTEENTH BIRTHDAY
IS WINDUP OF A WILD ORGY
mutllated Bits Of Metal and Rubber
Tell Of the Dark Tragedy in Which
a Chicago Feline Is the
Chief Character

Chicago.--A small brass cogwheel
bent and twisted out of shape, a half
chewed India rubber band and de-
jected piece of string discovered at the
Hull house apartment told the story Of
deep, dark tragedy These crumplcd
bits OF mechanism have been positive
" identified as the interior organs Of
chocolate-colored tin mouse with red
eyes and a hemp cord for a tail
The mystery underlying this grew
some discovery Is slowly being unrav-
eled, while suspicion points strongly
to P Jackson, colored, Is, Halsted and
Ewing streets.
The tragedy. occurring, as It did,
within a few hours after an orgy rival
ing those Of decadent Rome under the
tyrant Nero carries with II such re-
voting features as properly can be
Witnessed only by the blind eye Of
Night. 1, was tragedy Of the under
world in high society.
The coroners inquest over the re-
mains Of the victim has not yet been
held, but it is expected that this in
Quisition will bring to light the details
In all their unpleasant reality
"This creature Of crafty mien.' as
Sam Davis, the Nevada bard. once
sang. celebrated the eighteenth ami
versary Of his birth. Nothing was too
good for Peters. The early morning
mail brought him a souvenir postcard
from trick dog named Monte. the pet
of certain Riverside whistler A
messenger then left, with the compli-
ments of Royal, an Angora pussy, a
beef kidney wrapped in tissue paper
and tied with a pink ribbon.
Then Mrs. Pelham had provided for
the cats entertainment dozen tiny
chocolate candy mice These little
creatures were disposed in sundry
nooks and corners of the fiat, with
strings attached to them so they could
be pulled across the floor.
Peter. whose taste for rodent blood
long since had been satisfied went for
the chocolate mice, and showed that
even in his old age his claws had lost
none of their cunning, The sport final
" grew tiresome. however, and Peter,
leaving several mutllated bodies scat
tered around, settled himself on his ac-
customed pillow. where he abandoned
himself to dreams of the cat paradise.
As he dreamed Peter must have
been troubled with nightmare. as was
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04

Kewanee. Iil.-James H. Showers.
for eight years a helpless cripple on
account OF paralysis due 10 spinal
trouble. suddenly felt something ike
an electric shock pass through his
body It made him sick, but he dis.
covered in a few minutes that he had
recovered the fdll use Of all his limbs
Mr. Showers, who Is so, had long ago
given up all treatment. believing his
case hopeless. He Is mystiaed over
his complete recovery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
kneelinG in sorrowful Vigil over
Dandy's Remains.

taxidermist to be brought back later
as nearly lifelike as stuflng can make
any dead dog.
For II years Dandy and his mis-
tress had been housemates and com
panions When he died she grieved
50 that she had a couch made for him
In the front room. There he was
combed and groomed and a big spread
OF black silk, on which had been
worked in gold letters, Here lies Dan
dy," draped over him.
Mrs. Gardner. who II a widow and
lives alone. said that for the first few
days Of her loss she could neither
eat nor sleep. Even now she cannot
speak Of It without tears. Most Of
her time Is spent beside the couch
where her pet lies. The children az
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04

he act OF retiring. He had just ex-
.lngulshed his light when the furniture
5egan to dance about the iVom. dishes
were thrown to th- floor and shatterer
and the commotion which followed
seemed nothing short Of Bedlam turn
ed loose.
At the same time a shower Of stones
Falhed on the house from the outside
and the inmates. afraid to remain in
doors we're yet more afraid to venture
{ forth
The disturbances have continued
nightly since the first manifestation,
though each night the house mas been
surrounded By an armed Gordon, bent
upon solving the mystery and catch
81 the offender, provided It wore the
form OF human.
As on the first night, chairs and
tables and everything movable per
formed their antics, finally landing In
H8 indlserlmInase mass while the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04

Norfo's Va.--Love at first sight in
Baltimore, Md. on Monday, a narrow
escape from burning house IN that
city that night. aud elopement ana
marriage in the Little Church Around
the Corner in New York on the next
day, and the departure for European
tour on Saturday, were the experi.
ences that befell Miss Rose Skinner.
Of Norfolk, now Mrs. George Bronson
Howard, wife Of 3 magazine writer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
PET GOAT EATS UP
THEIR WASTE MAIL

speed across the little bridge In front
of the ferry landing connecting with
the Cob Dock, on the other side Of
the ward. Pedro had seen the let
ter carrier when he came aboard the
louisiana, and knew the moment he
saw him that the postman had left
plenty of work for him on the Vir
ginia.
Up the gang plank he trotted at a
2S-knot gait. his mouth watering for
the literary treat he knew was await
ing him. The midshipman showed
forward the missive In the feminine
hand, and Pedro snapped it up. A
minute later the letter was being at
tended to by the ironclad digestive
organs Of the goat. Then Pedro
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
TOY MOUSE OF TIN
PREY OF AGED CAT.

only natural. for he found himself
about to pounce upon a giant mouse.
The mouse was fully as large as an
Australian kangaroo, and seemingly
was embarrassed at not being able to
find ample enough hole to retire into.
The monstrous creature snarled and
curled its lip but Peter was valiant,
and had seized the huge mouse by the
neck when he woke up.
Then a curious sight met his eyes.
With a curious clockwork noise a for
midable appearing mouse was spin
ming around and around the floor It
had an ugly way about it It was
painted dirty mud color like an ele-
phant. and the hump Of It's back sug-
gested belligerency and defiance.
The mechanical mouse had been
purchased from street vender around
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
HEADS NEW RUSSIAN DoUMA.
Feodor Golovln, Constitutional Dem.
ocrat, Elected Speaker.

st. Petersburg - Feodor Golovin,
who was elected speaker of Russia's
new douma. or lower house of parlia-
ment. when that body met and organ
lied in the Tauride palace. St. Peters
burg, recently. is a man of great ener-
gy. and throughout the long-continued
reign of turbulence has managed to
hold the confidence Of the people. He
is a constitutional democrat and. al
though this faction has only 100 mem
bers. Golovin received 3s1 votes,
against 81 for the conservative candi
date, the socialists throwing their
strength for Golovin. The new speak
er represents the Moscow province
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04

Christmas time. 1t could be dangled
by a string, and when released would
scud hither and thither as If having
fit Peter saw 1t and made dive.
The strange mouse was impervious to-
tooth and claw. Peter regarded II Of
fensively and then retired to his cor
ner to sulk
Night came on, and the mouse, for
gotten. lay abandoned under chair
AS the clock struck - Mrs. Pelham
was aroused from her slumber by a
clanking noise There was a whir, a
purr,. then all was silent
In the morning the CHASTITY remains
were found. Peter, gorged until his
sides were distended, lay innocently
sleeping in the window. AS yet he has
shown no indications Of distress. 1t
is perfectly plain. however, that he
ale at least the shell Of the mechani.
cal tin mouse.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
DEAD CANINE LIES IN
STATE FOR SIX DAYS
NEW YORK WOMAN HAS SPECIAL
BED FOR PET DOG DURING
HIS ILLNESS.

New York.-Dandy, black poodle,
lay in state six days in the home Of
his mistress, Mrs. c. c. Gardner, in
east New York. Dandy, whose health
had been none of the best for the last
three years, died a week ago, and It
was not until Friday that his sorrow
ing mistress could bring herself to
face the thought Of parting with all
that was mortal of her pet.
Even now the separation will be
only temporary Dandy has gone to a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04

the neighborhood came inoto offer
their condolences and sympathy, quite
as they would do for any other friend
Then one by one they were solemnly
ushered into the chamber Of death to
view the body.
AT last | realized that | could not
keep him forever," said Mrs. Gard
ner, but It won't be long now before
have him back again"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04

house was so closely guarded that not
rat could find ingress or egress
without detection. The negroes in the
neighborhood are worked up to such
a state Of superstitious terror as never
before. and even the white people
who have investigated the strange
phenomena are mystified
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
er represents {

He is 40 years old. aristocratic and
clever During the regime Of Grand
Duke Sergius he was president of the
Moscow zemstv0 and Is said to be
well qualified to preside over what
threatens to be stnsraY session. of
the d0uma.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
NEGRO FARMHOUSE is
INFESTED BY GHOSTS
THEY UPSET CHAIRS AND TABLES
AND THROW COMMUNITY IN.
TO A STATE OF TERROR.

Montgomery, Ala-John Taylov, a
well-to-do negro farmer. who liYes
three miles west of Florence Ala is
IA proprietor of a real ghost or
ghosts which make any other mani
festation of local fame seem earthly
and commonplace.
The first manifestation occurred
several nights ago as Taylor was in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
Once Sheltered the "Three craces,
Americas Most Beautiful Women.

Baltimore. Md-Thunder castle, the
home Of the Cations, the notable old
buildings from which Catonsville de-
rives its name, has been purchased by
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04

We can always find some excuse for
delaying good resolutions Addison.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-04
Thunder Castle to be Raced.

that the government of the United
States undertook.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-29

the usual route tomorrow morning at
10 O'Clock. Nothing compared with 1t
has ever before been seen in this city.
1t bears the Ringing Brothers stamp
of excellence, and is even better than
they have offered in the past. The
afternoon performance will begin at
O'Clock, the doors opening an hour
earlier for the inspection of a great
menagerie. The program will be open
ed by the most elaborate and costly
spectacle ever presented by n circus,
and following il will be act after act
of sensational character. of beauty and
daring and great artistic merit. such as
the people of this city never before
Toasted their eyes upon. There is not
an old act TO be seen-there is nothing
but novelty and greatness. over 20O
European artists. famed in foreign
arenas. will do any number OF Won
derful things that no one else can do.
The man who has seen every circus
performance i'm America during the
last twenty years has not looked upon
half the novelties tina he can see here
tomorrow.
Thousands are expected from the
surrounding towns and farmsides. and
the Ringing Brothers will doubtless
play TO capacity both in the afternoon
and at night. Reserved seats and ad-
missions for both performances can be
bought all day tomorrow a BEGINNERS
Drug Store. at regular ticket wagon
prices.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-29
No exclamation given.

''rizzle." No explanation given.
The common mule has been called
by some wags ''Issachar." doubtless
in allusion to that patTiarch's aptness
for ''halting between two burdens"
The phrase Ito acknowledge the
corn" is said TO date from the time
of the corn law agitation in England
i'm the fifth decade Of the last century.
Some public speaker is said to have
been developing his views on the sub
ject of the import tax on breadstuffs
when n listener interposed a question
about the possibility of obtaining
cheap corn of the impost was con-
tinued. 1t proved a poser for the or
ator and he acknowledged the corn
in so many words. There are other
possible derivations for the expression
however.
A muscle in the palm Of the hand
was formerly dignified by the name
pew openers muscle" According TO
Sir Benjamin Brodie. il was so named
because it helps to contract and hol-
low the palm for the reception Of a
Eratuity.'
Arizona republican., 1907-09-29
COMING TREATS FOR
LOVERS OF MUSIC
Two, and Perhaps More Recitals,
Planned for the Near Future.

The people of Phoenix viii learn
with interest of the coming visit OF
Ralph Wylie the violinist, who will
appear in recital here during Fair
week on the night of Nov. 18th. Ralph
Wylie is the founder of the Wylie
string quartette and his reputation as
a violinist is based upon his success.
not only in America but Europe as
well. From early youth he has devot-
ed himself to the study of his chosen
instrument. and has gradually and
positively taken his place among the
greatest artists Of the violin. That
Ralph Wyliesis the brother Of the well
known Phoenix physician, DIR. Win
Wylie, attaches added interest to his
appearance in this city.
j. Homer Grunn. pianist and Frank
LLOYD Sturchal, violinist, two of the
new members of the Arizona School
of Music, will appear in recital on
Tuesday evening. october 18th. in the
auditorium Of the school The event
is already looked forward to with
great interest. Later other members
of the faculty will appear in recital.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-29

1t takes considerable drilling to be
a dentist.-Philadelph Record.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-29
THE ISAACS COUNTRY.

The farmers of this vicinity are
baling and marketing their hay. The
indications are that next winter when
it gets TO be SIS or $50 a ton there
viii rot be much for sale.
Rev Mr.. Draper held his regular
meeting last ednesday evening and
had a good attendance.
\. d. Snodgrass and family moved
TO Phoenix last week They will live
near Five Points.
Mr. Roach purchased a team of
horses from Mr.. Holloway this week.
Mr.. Holloway is going 10 the noun
tains about the first of the month to
bring down car load Of horses which
lie will put on pasture.
Mr.. Rice is having his alfalfa seed
threshed.
Floyd LangstOn has gone I'D north
u Peoria where he had homesteaded a
lact Of land, to make some improve
ments o. Il.
Mr.. Casey has gone TO the noun
tains to bring down about four car
loads Of cattle
Arizona republican., 1907-09-29
TO LET

A fine large : room brick. close in
with lawn and shade. also large
back yard and stable and chicken yard
Price S25 per month.
very pleasant home place with :
brick rooms. very nicely furnished, on
the avenues and corner, east front
Come and see Us about it.
Several suites of rooms. furnished for
light housekeeping, all in desirable To-
cations.
Delighted ITO have you call at 80 T.
Adams st, and look over our list.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-29
HURRAH-THE CIRCUS!
Nothing Quickens Public Pulse Like
Coming of Ringing Brothers.
TOMORROW is THE DAY.
Show Is Bigger and Better Than Ever
and All Entirely Novel.
Program Abounds in New European
Acts-Menagerie Complete
New Parade at 10.

Hurrah-the circus, The biggest
crowd that ever gathered in Phoenix
will fill the streets tomorrow, and the
Ringing Brothers are the magnet.
These famous showmen have long held
the record for excellence and size. and.
coming this year. as they do, with an
entirely new program and new equip
ment throughout. it is no wonder that
more than usual interest has been
aroused as the great day approaches.
The five long trains will arrive i'm the
city some time during tonight. and by
the time the milkman is making his
matutinal rounds. a sea Of canvas with
thousands of waving flags will cover
the earth where now the small boy is
wont to chase the sly gopher.
A parade absolutely new in design,
in color and in feature will pass over
Arizona republican., 1907-09-29
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS

rooms T w.. '.,... $1,000
40 acres garden land. 5 room
house. well, over 80 acres in
alfalfa. till Oct. LIST ... $1,000
$50 acres, mostly in alfalfa,
out miles 80. $4,000
80 acres orange land. 6 miles
north -. $4,000
so acres orange land miles
out -. $4,000
80 acres alfalfa land GO il
crop -. .:..:-. $4,000
61A acres on which are 200
young fruit trees. some al
falfa; a three room house
with shade -. ........S15OO
House and two lots at AL
hambra :: $3.50
TAYLOR & kEESlER
Phone Black 862 az w. Adams ST.