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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
BIC FIRE ON FARM
Prominent shefield Citisen suffers .
 Heavy Los. Ny Fire.

Prominent shemeId Citisen suffers .
 Heavy Loss Ny Fire.
 Shefield, Nov f2--tSpeclal. )-Lewis Gusmus. well known citizen of this city. suffered a heavy loss from fire Monday night. in which two fine barns, six head of horses. 1000 bushels of corn. forty tons of hay, two wagons. farming implements, etc. were entirely destroyed. The barns were located on his farm about a mile east of Sheffield, and burned rapidly. 1t being Impossible to render assistance on account of n" water connection
 The loss Is estimated at s5,Oo0. with little or no insurance. The origin of the fire Is not known. It was discovered at 10 o'clock and the two buildings. with their contents, were in ashes within an hour.
 The Kentucky Carnival Company has a weeks engagement in this city. the proceeds to be appropriated to Tua- cumbia's Volunteer Fire Department. The fire company has recently received a handsome fire wagon and additional fighting apparatus. and the carnival company was engaged to assist in pay ing for the Improvements.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13

ernor, Davis c. Reaves, a white man, well known in Calhoun and Talladega counties, is in jail charged with mur- der.
 Joel Chivers. who had long lived on the plantation and who through thrift and energy had acquired considerable property of his own, was the victim. The shooting occurred Saturday night but Chivers did not die until yesterday afternoon.
 People in the community where the shooting occurred. are considerably worked up over the affair, as it is claimed that the killing was altogether unjustifable. According to reports, Reaves and a companion were riding past the home of the negro when they heard loud words between Chivers and his wife. They dismounted and en- teted into the family quarrel, which re- suited in Reaves drawing a pistol and shooting Chivers twice, from the result of which he died yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
TO PLEAD GUILTY.
Former Postmaster of Aniston Will Re
 Tried Soon for EmbexzIemeut.


 Aniston. Nov. 12-(SpeciaI )-J. M. Ragan, former postmaster of Anniston. under indictment for embezzlement and who has been in jail here since May 30. will be given a hearing be- fore the Federal Court on November 1e Ragan said today that he would plead guilty and throw himself on the mercy of the court
 When I appear before the court [" he said, T shall tell the whole story. which, when known. should cause tho jury to be lenient. as there are exten- uating circumstances
 Frank Roberts, who was Ragan's as- sistant in the postoff1e here, and who absconded at the same time as his chief. will also plead guilty. because he says ne does rot want certain mat ters to be made public.
 Ragan was caught in Pueblo, Colo. where he was running a picture show under another name. If they had only let me alone" he said today T would have been able 70 pay back the short age and then I know I would not have been handled" The shortage amount ed to S3,040.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
NEWS OF RECORD

The Governor yesterday made the following appointments: V
 Notaries Public-W. J. Bowden, Elps , David c. Allen. Montgomery; Edwin C' Page, Evergreen. t,...
 Justice of the Peace-Walter B. Hut to, Corvin.
 Notary Public and Justice of the Peace-T. w. Whatley, Calera. The Secretary of State received mo- tice of the incorporation of the fol- lowing concerns yesterday:
 The Alabama and Southern Lana Company, of Montgomery; capital stock, sf0. .o00; incorporators, T. c. Watts J. T fletcher and Edward s. Watts.
 The Oliver Electric Company, or Bir- n,ingham; capital stock. $6,O0O; incor- nnrators. S. W. Oliver, J. P. Bolding and R. G. Batter.
 Marriage licenses issued from the probate Court yesterday to D. H. Reeves and Bessie Sheppard, and Sam rr Ivev and Ida B. Dees.
 The following transfer of real estate ,vas recorded yesterday by the Probate
 Robert H. Bozeman and wife to sam uel Bell. lot In block 5, plat of Bel Air Consideration, S400.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
ONLY THREE CASES. White Man and Negress Convicted Oi EeIOmaOxm Adultery.

The criminal division of the City Court of Montgomery, Judge W. H. Thomas. presiding, disposed of three cases yesterday.
 E. c. Marion, a white man, and Nan Micou, a negress, were convicted by jury of felonious adultery. The penal ty has for its minimum a sentence of two years and for its maximum a sem tence of five years in the penitentiary.
 The following judgments were rem dered:
 Jim Ellis. negro, charged with vag- rancy; jury and verdict of not guilty.
 Billie Harris. a negro, charged with carrying a concealed pistol: plea of guilty; fine of $50 fixed by the jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
RAMER WOMAN DIES.

Mrs. W. T. MyrIck Passes Away At
 Hospital. Mrs. W. T. Myrick, of Banner, aged fifty years. died yesterday at St. Mar garet's Hospital shortly after noon. The body was taken to the home of her brother on Jefferson Davis ave- nue.
 Mrs. Myrick is survived by her hus- band and nine children.
 The remains will be shipped on the early morning train to Ramer where inc interment will be made in the fam fly burial plot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
TWO NEGRO CHURCHES.
Frame Structures to Re Erected Near
 Each Other.

Frame Structures to Re Erected Near
 Each Other.
 Permits for the construction of two churches by negroes, were issued yes terday from the office of City Engineer A. R. Gilchrist. The buildings are to be within short distance from each other.
 The congregation of the Hall Street Baptist Church will construct a church at the corner of Hall and Lake Streets at a cost of $1.500; the congregation of Mount Sinai Baptist Church will build on Maggie Street between High and Lake Streets at a cost of $l,OOO. Both will be frame buildings.
 A building permit issued to the At Iantic Compress Company for the con struction of platform in North Mont gomery at a cost of $3.000.
 A. building permit issued to Rev. A. J Stokes for the construction of three one-story frame houses at the corner of Columbus and Ripley Streets. The cost is to be S350.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
Chapter V.


 It was perhaps only when1one was comparing it with the-lesser establish ments of Medford generally that Hill House seemed such 6 palace and the state there maintained so courtlike. Butler and two footmen-these dag xIed eyes used only to parlor- maids, and rendered calmly critical judgment impossible. The house was really or moderate size--nothing but mere box of bricks to the mansion of MT. Wace, the brewer. five miles off at Redmarsh; but the porch was palatial; the ample hall had black and white pavement; and in the dining-room there were marble columns and a vaulted ceiling. Tor the rest, the house was merely comfortable and pleasant--chintz- covered chairs. pretty china, Towering plants in my lady's drawing-room and furniture in Sir Johns library study; and yet the swift impression given to all focal visitors was of a most satis- flying pomp and splendor.
 Through open doors one had glimpse of her ladyship's conservatory; through the big French windows one looked out on smooth lawns, gay par kerres. yew hedges. at mellow walls of Kitchen garden with glass roofs showing over them, or at the small meadows and one or two of Sir Johns Jersey cows.
 There were ten acres in all, as visitors well knew; there were at least five gardeners: there must be an odd man Indoors to assist Mir. Short, the butler. and his two footmen in the brown coats and canary collars; there were six or seven horses in the stables. with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13

Mckenzie, James E. Methvin and Mrs. Mary Lou Roberts were quietly mar rfed, in the presence Of relatives and a few Intimate friends. The cermony was pronounced by Rev. M. B. Wharton.
 Mir. and Mrs. Methvin are at home to their friends on Barbour Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
OPENING THE GRAND.
MontgOmery's Handsome New Theatre, Tonight.
 f1TnNa

Grace George. >
 Grace George, direct from her New York and London triumphs, comes to The Grand, Montgomery's handsome new theatre, Thursday night. She will appear in the Margaret Mayo version of Sardou's "Divorcons." t'
 Such a pronounced hit as Grace George made both in London and New York has not been witnessed in years. She has been hailed as the most fasci- hating heroine of Sardou' masterpiece and described as volatile. sparkling and radiant in all her scenes Miss George has also the satisfaction of be- ing we'll supported. In nothing that Frank Worthing has done has he shown to such advantage. Grace George comes to the Grand Thursday night. Seat sale opens this morning 9 o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
Friday Night, EsHvaun0- HamwA~ $

Human Hearts'' will be presented this season with an especially strong company of players. and the same fidelity to scenic and mechanical detail that made its former visits notable. The enga agement is for Friday night at The Grand. Seat sale opens Thurs day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
IF THE ALARAMA pEopI.p

Knew the merits of the Texas Wonder they would never suffer from kidney. bladder or rheumatic troubles; Sl bot le. two months treatment, by druggist or mail. pr. E. w. HaH. 2026 Olive Street. St. Louis adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
HHLRLSE
ceprr,rh. .se.. ,, VI 3. M.rwsl .n r,sht. r..srv.a
lcentlnued.l

tC0nttnue0.b q.
 Miss Irene Hope, in her riding hapit' after d long ride with Mir. Banker, called on Lizzie to commiserate. MISS Hope was too sorry for words. t<If yod only had consulted me- said Mfss Hope, T saould have given you hint of what was coming. But never heard of it till 1t was over. l rather wonder you didn't ask my advice after a$1 told you about the rules. you k51ow. It would have been so easy when one saw which way the wind was blcwing--to -et your name withdrawn --Nin time. you kno."
 3kIt is not of the smallest conse- Qslence,n said Lizzie coldly. Il don't tn the least mind
 s,Don't your Quite right. too. But far ali that. do wish it could have been avoided. don't suppose you have a3ly idea of what a talk it has made"
 NssNo. don't know-and l don't care.
 SrOne thing" said Miss Hope, you can thank me for. I have kept 1t out of the paper made papa promise < ftat not a line about it should appear n 1.-the paper"
 4Idzxie hit upon more than one meek sympathy-but only after Miss Hope had gone. At the time. she her self was crushed and without crushing mower. It was hateful to know that adj the world was talking of her disas- tkf. Once she asked her father if he fs}ieved 1t had truly caused such stir fiji Medford. But MT. Crunden would not speak of the affair again. He bristled with indignation whenever he thought of it. but he would not speak of if to Lizzie.
 'swhat does 1t matter? Who cares! Let 'em keep to themselves. say I. Keep oNt Of our way and we'll keep out of theirs" Then, with touch of the old sternness, "Get on with your work, my E4fl. and don't bother me about 1t any zf1ase-.
 tAnd obediently Lizzie attended to her light tasks--helping papa; but, as Mrs. Price said. she was very languid and listiess.
 rD0n't you notice it, sir, yourself?" said Mrs. Price 'Listless-like. Not taking no interest In nothing. I notice ft.@
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
HELD FOR MURDER.
David C. Reaves is Charged With Kill
 ing Negro Man.

Anniston. Nev, 12.-(Special.)-As a result of a shooting on plantation just south of Oxford, which is owned by J. W. Conner, brother of the Gov
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
At The Grand Monday. Agw Gohu.,,oun Hagnnx

Mme. Schumann Heink, acknowledg- ed the greatest of all contraltos, Is to give a song recital in The Grand next Monday night. Seat sale opens Friday morning. aoV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
E1lfallIa

night at s:3O o'clock. at the home G& the brides parents. Mir. and Mrs. B. B.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
Widest Opening Of the Market Seen in
Years Reaction after Opening
(Associated Press.)

Chicago, May 1S-Wheat took a
tremendous jump at the opening to-
day, the initial prices showing gain
in leading options Of one and a quar-
ter to eight cents. The latter advance
being in December delivery.
The opening was the widest and
most excited seen in years. Predic-
tions made Saturday that dollar
wheat" would soon be reality,
brought about within few calls af-
ter the opening, September wheat
selling at one dollar and half cent,
and December dollar three. Trade
was too big and to broad to follow ex-
actly but every commission house was
stacked UP with buying orders which
were to take wheat at the market
price.
Later September sold at SO; Dec.
90. May was nominal at 961s. The
feeling in the country that the winAr
wheat crop has been badly hurt was
even stronger than Saturday and de-
mand came from all parts of the
United States.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
NEW ROAD
CHARTERED
IRON Shawnee to chiIdress Texas
Should Touch Chickasha

Guthrie, Okla, May is The
Shawnee Central Railway company,
with sl00O0,000 capital, was char
tered today to build 300 miles south
west from MuskogeA via Shawnee, To
Childress, Texas. with branch line
SO miles from Shawnee to Tulsa. The
route lies through the Creek, Semi
mole and Chickasaw nations, and the
counties Of Pottawatomie, Lincoln,
Cleveland, Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa
and Greer. The incorporators are
Dr. W. S. Woods, president Of the
National Bank of Commerce Of Kans-
as City, Mo-; James NJ. Aydelotte,
Jesse W. Ruby, Charles ]. Benson,
VIM. P. Dix, William NJ. Davis, Geo.
H. Kerfoot, Henry 7. Douglas, R. j.
Burke, P. A. Norris and Sidney j.
Roy, all Of Shawnee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13

MEETING
Results in Many Additions 10 the
Church Great Mems Ser
vice Yesterday

The first week Of the Christian re-
vival resulted in p additions to the
church. At the services yesterday,
the accessions to the membership
numbered fifteen. Evangelist Buch-
anan held three large services dur
ing the day, the mems meeting in the
afternoon being one Of the most re-
markable Of the day. About three
hundred men were present at the SER
vice and profound interest was arous-
Cd BY the foreeful words in which the
speaker drove the truth into every
heart.
Mr.. Buchanan Is a speaker Of won-
derful power and he holds the atten-
ton Of his audience. The singing is
also proving one Of the popular feat
ures Of the meeting.
Tlis evening the subject will be,
"What Christ Would See and Har If
He Came to Chickasha.n It will Be a
sermon that everyone should hear.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
FINE EplSSENGER
STEAMER IS BURNED
Was Intended to be Finest SidewhesIsr
on Fresh Water

Detroit, May 13~The magnificent
new passenger steamer City Of Cleve-
land, under construction at the plant
Of the Detroit Ship Building company
for the Detroit and Cleveland navi-
cation company, was swept by fire
early today.
1t was a total loss except for the
hull and machinery. How much they
are damaged cannot be determined
until the hull is pumped out. The
loss which falls upon the Detroit
Ship Building company, branch Of the
American Ship Building company is
about seven hundred dollars.
The flames broke out in a mysteri-
Gus manner ana an incendiary is sus-
peeted The city Of Cleveland was
nearly finished. and it was intended
to be finest sidewheel steamer on
fresh water.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
PLAYING POLITICAL GAME
TO DEFEAT STATEHOOD
Republican Leaders Trying to Draw
the President Into the Conspiracy

Washington, D. G., May 12--Strip-
ped to the bone, President Roosevelts
attitude on the statehood for Okla
homa is that if he were forced to
act at this time, he would yield to
that political clamoring Of the repub-
lican politicians and reject the consti-
tuition.
It is being telegraphed out Of
Washington by correspondents for re-
publican papers that the president has
decided to reject the constitution on
the ground Of the alleged gerry
mander. While it is not authorita-
lively known that such an intimation
Of the presidents position has come
from the White House. certain re-
publican leaders in congress and in
federal Office desire such action.
Dennis Flynn denies that oklaho-
ma republicans, politicians are knif-
ing statehood and in recent inter-
views Of which he is prolific, claims
he wants the president keep hands off,
The truth is, Roosevelt is being be-
sieged on all sides to turn down state
hood.
A national political game is being
played and Roosevelt is in the game
up to his ears. Whether he will ex.
tend the square deal to the people Oi
Oklahoma OF to the distressed repub-
lican POLITICIANS, depends upon how
political exigeneies shape up.
In the meantime the president is
sparring for time and it "A given out
at the White House that an examine
tom of the official copy cf the ronsti-
tuion will be necessary before tho
president can determine his course.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
ECHO OF THE CHICAGO
TRADE BOOMERS VISIT
Chickasha's wants are made Known to
Northern People

The following special appeared in
the Chicago Record Herald last Fri
day.
chickasha, May o-The Chicago
Commercial Association delegation
was entertained here today by the
Commercial club Of the town. A
committee composed Of five bank
presidents met the chicagoans on
their arrival and acted as guides
about the city. At l o'clock an infor-
NAL gathering was held in the Elks'
hall and short speeches were made by
hosts and guests.
chickasha is anxious to secure
statehood and the removal Of the gov
ernment restrictions preventing the
sale for twenty years to come Of land
owned by Indians. The land thus af-
fected aggregates three-fourths Of the
total area tributary to the ely.
J. B. Richardson struck a responsive
chord when he suggested thar the
Commercial association and Chicago
business men generally were desir-
Gus Of cooperating with Indian Terri
tory IN all matters Of ni.donal import-
ance and would be glad to work with
them in this matter.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
ROCK ISLAND WRECK
GOmpeIs Passenger Trains to Detour
News is Meager
ROCK ISLAND. WRECK

ROCK ISLAND, WRECK
Freight train No. SO, northbound,
met with an accident near Rush
Springs last night and passenger
trains have been compelled to detouF
via Anadarko today. At the Offices
here and at Ell Reno no definite in
formation was obtainable in regard
to the wreck. "a message from Fort
Worth to the Express stated it was
reported there that the engineer was
killed bat this has no been verified.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
DURKE'S JUVENILE COURT

Deputy Tom Burke had a new ex-
perience yesterday in having to run
a juvenile court. A number of kids
between the ages Of nine and thir-
teen were found breaking into car
Of produce belonging to the Turner
Produce Co., standing on the tracks
near their place Of business. Five of
them were arrested and taken to the
y. 5. Jail They were not tried but
were kept until dark and with a Sc
we're lecture we're sent to their homes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
WHEAT SCARS AGAIN
PASSES DOLLAR MARK

a space Of time. There will also be
a big auction sale Of lots at Lawton
May 20, Of Mountain View addition
in that city. This has already be
come the famous residence part of
the city and without doubt, some great
bargains will be sold. Over 600 Of
these lots will be auctioned off BY
Moncrief-Ccok Co., owners. Three
farms will also be offered and great
crowds are expected. is reported
that good rates will be given over the
railroads, and many viii sieze this
opportunity to see Lawton, and take
advantage Of the sale. 1t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
FREIGHT TRAINS
COLLIDE ATT LIMA
(Asscciated Press.l

Lima, Ok'sy May 1s-Two Rock
Island freight trains collided head-on
a few miles west Of here early today.
Engineer Curray and a negro We're
killed; Fireman Linsman was fatally
hurt; tsree tramps steaming ride
and a brakeman We're seriously in
jured. Engineer WaIlen who escaped
injury failed to take siding at Lima.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
BIG FIRE AT CARNEGIE
TWO BLOCKS BUNNED
(Associated Press.)

Carnegie, Okla, May 1s-Fire this
morning destroyed two. business
blocks including the Citizens bank,
Andrews hotel, Fred Regils hard
ware store, two furniture stores, Car
negie Mercantile company and other
stores in the business section. Loss
s65,eOO.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
MAMMOTH GOVERN
MENT LOT SALE
Also Auction Sale Of City Lots at
Lawton Oklahoma

More lots will be sold by the gov
enment at public auction during the
latter half of May and June near
Lawton, than ever before in so short
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13

Hon. Bill Gilbert was in the city
this cmorning enroute home to Dun
can from Oklahoma City where he
attended a conference at democratic
headquarters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13

The Model drug store fountain will
serve free drinks to the ladies Thurs
day evening. 13 At
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13

Tomorrow is the last day
the registration books
will be open, IfyOu don't
register tomorrow you
can't vote in the primary ,
June 9Th. This is the
law, no getting around it
1t is the duty of every
democrat to vote in the
primary, you can't afford
to lose your vote. If you
hav'nt registered go and
attend to it right now. .
Remember tomorrow is
the last day, your LAST
CHANCE don't miss it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
Will Build MASONIC Temple

The building committee Of the lo-
cal lodge Of Masons No. 70 held a
meeting Saturday night at which At
was decided to push the matter Of
building a fine Masonic temple here.
It is intended to organize a stock COM
pany Of which the shares shall be s25
each It is expected to raise about
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-13
$4,000 in this manner.

$4,000 in this manner.
When the amount needed has been
secured the matter will Be placed in
the hands Of permanent building
committee and the work pushed for
ward. The site for the building will
be on the corner Of End and Choctaw
avenue.