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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

"A reasonable probability is the only
certainty.
Every man makes good husband
for awhile.
The clothes don't make a profession
al nurse by a long shot
Occasionally imposition travels around
under the garb of friendship.
When man says money will do
anything, that settles it; he hasn't any.
The boy who plays truant from
school never has as much fun as he
anticipated.
Every day man submits to some
injustice he vowed yesterday he would
never stand.
About the toughest thing that can
happen to man is to go contrary to
his wife's judgment and then make a
failure. re.-Atchison Globe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04

Stories Of ths Haunted English Royal
Palace

Stories Of tAe Haunted English Royal
Palace
Tales 81 mcanny happenings cling 70
+ old Hampton court. the English royal
I palace ou the Thames built by Cardinal
W0lsey. Not long aeo j policeman as
serted that be saw ghostiy funeral
f procession there The London Chronicle
remarks. "The most definite Of these
old stories concerns Mistress Sibel
Penn, who was Edward Wis nurse and
died at the palace IN 1862. She was
buried in Hampton church. and a
monument was erected which was r.
reverently destroyed when the old
church was pulled down In 1899. Soon
after this strange noises as Of a woman
working a spinning wheel were heard
through thenwall Of one Of the rooms
IN the southwest wing OF the palace.
When search was made by the office Of
works an ancient chamber was dis
covered In which an antique spinning
wheel was found, the old oak planks
being worn away where the treadle
struck the floor. After this Mrs. Penn's
ghost Is said to have appeared to many
occupants Of the palace; but, according
to Law, the historian " Hampton
court, she has not been seen since 1886,
when her tall, gaunt form, dressed in
long gray robe, nearly frightened
young soldier to death
Another well accredited story relates
how a certain lady Of title who lived on
the west side Of the Fountain court in
1870 was frequently conscious Of the
presence in her room Of two invisible
beings. and she was greatly disturbed
by the mysterious sounds that emanat-
ed from various quarters Of her apart
ments. She addressed q formal CON-
plant to the lord chamberlain This
gentleman referred her to the Office OF
works, which, however, declined to in
terfere on the ground that there were
no funds at their disposal for any such
purpose and that the Jurisdiction Of the
first commissioner did not extend to
the spirit world
"At last however, on Nov. 2, 1871,
some workmen, while excavating in the
clolster Of the Fountain court, came up
on two perfect skeletons OF full grown
men opposite to Lady Is door, They
were given Christian burial in Hamp-
ton church, and the mysterious noises
Immediately ceased. Now the only
ghost that Is seen in the palace ls that
Of Jane Seymour, queen Of Henry VIII,
which some residents say, still occa-
sIonally wanders, with lighted taper
In her hand, in the neighborhood Of
Silver Stick gallery"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04

III anybody needs to be convinced
that New Workers are nervous lot,
just let him peep under dining room
tables at meatime and see the posi-
ton Of the feet and he will have all
the proof he wants" remarked the pro-
prietor of a popular restaurant. Not
one person In a hundred sits with his
feet planted squarely on the floor
while eating Some twist their feet
around the legs Of tables and chairs,
some sit with them crossed. others rest
the feet on the tips of the toes, while
still others bear their whole weight
down ON the heel Since It Is only the
fatty planted foot that indicates an
equable temperament, 1t is easy to see
what a nervous, Irresponsible crowd
the army Of diners out really is."--
New York Post
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04
Properties Of Gold.

Pure gold is unaffected by the atnos-
phere either at ordinary temperatures
or when the metal is heated. 1t is also
proof against the action of common
acids when used singly. Moreover, 1t
confers its properties more or less upon
copper and silver when these metals
are alloyed with It. Thus, for example
twelve karat gold will withstand the
action of nitric acid and the atmos-
phere at ordinary temperature, but
some Of the copper win be oxidized
during annealing. Nine parts Of gold
may be alloyed with ten parts Of plat
mum in an ordinary crucible and fire,
but such an alloy will not be uniform.
A larger proportion Of platinum will
free itself from the gold on soliditica-
tion, and homogeneous alloy Of the
two metals cannot be obtained Jewel
ers' Circular-Weekly
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04


The terms admitted to the barr and
"before the bar" ara Of English origin.
The bar IN question is the barrier
or railing which separates the judge
and the other officers of the court from
the rest Of the courtroom. In earlier
days the parties to suit presented
themselves before this bar, accompa-
MED by their counsel. A lawyer, after
keeping the required number Of terms
at the inns Of court and passing a sat
lsfactory examination, was then en-
titled to appear before the bar on be-
half of a client, or, In other words, he
was admitted to the barr The Eng
lish word "barrister' suggests the tecii-
nical meaning of this word.-Scrap
Book.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04
Cold Blooded Animals,

The so called cold blooded animals
vary from the warm blooded in the
particular that their blood changes
temperature in accordance with their
surroundings. The temperature of a
fish will be almost exactly the same as
that Of the water around it, possibly
one or two degrees higher. A snakes
temperature is higher In summer than
in winter, the average being 50 de-
grees. A birds average temperature is
107 The average temperature of the
mammals is l01 degrees.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04


Dickens. Wlth something in his dis-
position peculiarly sympathetic toward
children was d bitter foe az ANS one
relative. teacher or official guardian
who tyrannized over them. Al writer
90 the New York Post points out that
he seems TO take special delight ia ex-
posing the misdee1s of mercenary and
cold hearted nedagogues. when ones
notice says the Post, lis first directed
to the attention the novelist gave to
schools and their methods. it is inter
esting to try to recall the number men
toned Six come to mind instantly
Dotheboys Hall. Dr. Blimbers, David
Copperfald's two schools-Dr. Strong's
and Mr. Creakle's = the Gradgrind
school and Bradley HeadstOne's IN
Our Mutual Friend. But even the
most devoted reader of Dickens is
amazed upon special investigation to
discover the sum total Of twenty eight.
There is not phase of education that
be does not touch upon, and Srong
methods are revealed and commented
upon in tones so caustic and with rea-
son 50 unerring that better conditions
were the natural result"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04

Python worship or the worship OF
snake gods is still practiced in parts
Of the west coast Of Africa. In Da,
honey and Ashanti there are temples
where pythons are kept to receive the
alteration Of the people. The snakes
are not confined to the precincts Of the
temples Small holes are left in the
inclosing wall, through which they
pass and sometimes make themselves
very much at home in the houses Of
the people. When stray snake is
found word is sent to the temple, the
priests come and with many apologies
to his snakeship pick him up and car
ry him back home
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04

The most vulnerable spot in which to
hit walrus is the back part Of the
skull. The forehead, being several
inches thick in bone, almost invariably
turns bullets even II solid ones are used
in big rifle, as should always be done.
Besides the head, with the exception Of
the heart. there Is hardly vital spot
In these huge brutes' bodies, and bull
lets may be fired ad libitum into these
masses OF flesh and bIubber without
seeming to have much effect.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04
conhded in Her.

Her Mother-Does your husband take
you into his confidence regarding his
business affairs7 Young Wife-Oh
yes; he did so only this morning
When I asked him to let me have $50
for a new gown he said he was very
sorry, but business was so bad just
now he couldn't possibly do it-Chi-
eago News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04

The Basques, a strange race inter
mediate between French and Span
iards. have for all time been great fish
ermen, and some of their craft and
seagoing gear are totally different
from any other known types. Perhaps
the most remarkable relic of bygone
civilizations is the primitive wooden
anchor still In use among them and to
be seen in the fishing settlements round
BIarritz, Guethary or st. Jean de Luz.
These wooden anchors are in all prob
ability Of the identical type in use
among the Phoenicians twenty centu-
rles ago. The wooden anchor is rough
hewn out Of three branches, so fasten-
ed to crossbar. alscof wood, as to in
close a great stone Of twenty or thirty
pounds weight Here is a cheap but
effectual anchor for comparatively light
boats 1t can be made on the spot, and
1t entails little loss If, In a sudden
squall, it has to be left imbedded in
the rocks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04

Young Widow (tearfully)-Yes, ]
loved my husband. but | cannot stand
this cheerless life, and / must marry
aga'n.
Friend-You are in comfortable cir
cumstances, with plenty Of servants
and
Young Widow-Servants Yes, that's
it. my friend I can't go on keeping
house and squabbling with servants
without a husband to tell all my trou-
bles to-London Telegraph.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04
VERY DESIRABLE H0ME AND
VACANT LOTS FOR SALE

AS owner win soon leave Chickasha
we offer the following property for
sale at a bargain.
room. new modern home, splen-
did location, city water, cistern, eel
lar, cave, bath, gas and electric fix
tUres and lights, barn, cement walks
etc.
Also the most desirable vacant prop
erty in city. See me at once as this
property will be sold at right prices.
A. CLARK,
With E. F. SHORT, rms. 10 G II
Ismert building.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04
WE L[FE INSuRANCE

muddle has started the public to
thinking. The wonderful success that
has met Billiards. Horehound Syrup
in its crusade on Coughs, influenza,
Bronchitis and all Pulmonary troubles
has started the public to thinking
Of this wonderful preparation. They
are all using it. Join the procession
and down with sickness. Price 25c,
5Oc and 81. Sold by James Pettyjohn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04

"John." said Mrs. spenders. "pve got
lots Of things / want to talk to you
about"
"Glad to hear It, snapped her hus-
band, usually YOU want to talk to me
about lots Of things that you haven't
got. Exchange.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04

n there is anything in this world
more anxious than the look on the face
OF bachelor who has been beguiled
Into holding the baby, It Is the look on
the face Of the baby's mother eagerly
watching him as he does it.--1Iips.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04

Joal1ley-Queer thing about that tail
man over there. AN bis intimate
friends call him Short Poakley--
All, just for a Joke, / suppose7 Joak-
ley-No; because that's bis name.--
Exchange.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-04

Hyker-You don't seem to be worry
Ing any about your failure IN business
Pyker-Oh, no; that's one Of the
things | have turned over to my credi-
lors. Chicago News
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-12
mAaMALAnE MA0E An HoME.
Hoaaskeapsr asia Excellent sweet at
Small Cost.

The housekeeper who practices
economy from necessity and whose
family Is fond of orange marmalade
as we'll as Of the fresh fruit, has solv-
ed the problem Of making excellent
marmalade at a little less than half
the cost Of the same bought ready
made She saves the peel from the
oranges eaten By the family, In an
air-tight box, until she has enough
to make. when cut IN very fine strips,
with all the inner pith removed with
a sharp knife, a pint or a little over.
The oranges are TO be peeled dry, that
is all the peeling removed before the
inner skin Is broken, and these dry
skins will keep in cool place two
weeks without molding. When she
has enough, six large navel oranges
and three good lemons are purchased.
This fresh fruit Is cut in two and
with a sharp penknife the pulp Of the
fruit is removed without any of the
fine inner skin which divides it into
sections. There viii be some juice
left in the fruit, but this is carefully
squeezed out and added to the pulp.
From the lemon pulp every seed is
taken out and then orange and lemon
pulp is placed In a deep dish and COW
cred with three pounds Of granulated
sugar. The peel Of the oranges and
lemons is now cut into sections, care
fully trimmed Of all inner pith, and
cut In very thin slices or straws.
These are added to the pint Of previ-
ously prepared slices OF orange peel,
and the whole placed in a saucepan
with sufficient water to just cover
them, Then they are boiled gently
till the skins are perfectly cooked and
so tender that small straw will
pierce then easily. It may be neces-
to add little more water from time
to time. There should be just enough
water on the peels when they are
cooked enough to barely cover them.
To this is added the orange and lemon
pulp and sugar and the whole Is boil
ed till little poured on a cold plate
will set. The marmalade must be
cooked slowly, and great care must
be taken to prevent its setting on the
bottom Of the saucepan. This quanti-
ty will fill six ordinary jelly glasses
or little more, and its cost is not
more than AZ cents, an average Of
seven cents glass. This is quite as
good as the marmalade bought In the
stores and very much cheaper, with,
the added advantage Of knowing ex-
actly what is in IT.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-12
Blackberry Cordial.

Put the berries in the preserving
kettle or a stone Jar set in a pot Of
boiling water and simmer until soft.
Strain through cheesecloth wrung out
OF boiling water Measure the juice
and to each quart allow a pound of
granulated sugar, two tablespoonfuls
ground cloves four OF cinnamon, one
of mace and two Of allspice Tie the
spices in thin bags. Boil together for
Is minutes, s.amming well. Add when
cold pint or half pint best brandy
for each quart Of syrup. Strain out
the spices and bottle, sealing tightly
Dose in bowel troubles, from one tea
spoonful to a wineglassful
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-12

season for my little social supper to.
morrow was afraid Aunt Maguire's
cold might detain you day or two
and your old friend Mr.. stackpole, Is
to be here"
Mr. Stackpole again! Hepsey was
glad the name had been spoken so
many times that day that the strange
ness was wearing off.
The next evening Hepsey came into
the long bright parlor, dressed in her
best black silk, a much-enduring gar
ment, that had been turned and stiff
ened with gin; but then black silks.
Ike dead men, tell no tales-and she
looked very sweet and attractive with
her fresh blue ribbons and her peace
full face.
Mr.. Stackpole thought so when he
came in late in the evening. After a
few words with the hostess. he slipped
into a shadowy corner. and looked
eagerly over the room until he saw
Miss Hepsey sitting in a deep window
little aside Then he stood gazing
at her face as though he wished to
read AL that the past lost years had
printed on It. There was a yearning
look in his eyes, q look Of long hun
ger satisfied at last
Presently Miss Hepsey's eyes, drawn
perhaps by the magnetism Of his.
turned toward Mr.. Stackpole's corner
and fell upon the remembered face.
She turned her eyes away quickly; in
stantly the fame, long buried and
smoldering in her heart, leaped up into
life again, burning at her cheeks and
choking her breath. Poor Hepseyl
She did not understand that It was Mr.
stackpole's glance of earnest love
that had stirred the old pleasure and
the old pain; she blamed her own
heart for it all
When she raisec her eyes they
looked into the face Of Mr. Stackpole
who was standing before.
"Hepsibah!" said he softly, holding
out his hand to her. "Ah, Hepst
BAH"
The old name that she had hardly
heard for yearal Tho name he had
called her By; how it thrilled her.
bringing to full life again the buried
shadowy host Of hopes, and loves, and
yearningsl They started up, sud.
den, unlocked for and sublime, like the
old dead Incas thrown up in the great
earthquake; but not like them, wither
cd and past reviving.
You have not forgotten the letter
wrote you before l went to Portland
Hepsibah? The letter and the ques
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-12
Canned Beans.

TO one peck Of beans add a cup Of
vinegar and one tablespoonful Of salt,
cover with water and boil for three
quarters Of an hour. Put into glass
jars and seal. Before using soak for
two hours and cook until tender, pour
ing of the first water as soon as the
beans come to boil. and boiling un-
til tender in the second water They
are good boiled with ham or beef or
cooked alone and dressed with butter.
cream, pepper and salt.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-12
Before Che Day ~ Tobacoo,

SefoFe lh2 bay or Tobacco.
The smoking Of dry colts foot leaves
antedated the introduction Of tosa@
co in England
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-12

tion 7 asked in It 70 years ago?" Mr..
Stackpole entreated in tone tender
and temulous, holding fast her hand ia
dread lest she should vanish once
more
"sir?"
"oh, Hepsibah! It was only this
evening ! got your answer"
Mr. stackpolel"
Only this evening. Hepsibahi Aft
er q years waitingl Yes, it came at
last; have there t isis
ny. stackpolel Ny letser?"
your precious letter. Hepsibah. rt
has been lying all these years in Sis
ter Lucy's writing desk. Fred Tracy
brought me the desk yesterday, and
just before coming here tonight
opened it and looked over the con-
tents Away ii one corner, slipped
carelessly into an old package Of pa
pers, was this, with the seal un.
broken
Lucy must have taken It ont of the
Office, stammered Hepsey.
Yes, I suppose SO. and in her care
less way locked it into her desk aud
forgot it. 1t must have come while
| was at Island Pond It was So Ike
Lucy. the dear, needless chHdm
Hepsibah's face was full Of amaze:
but there was also a tender light Ia
it, very sweet to Hiram stackpolas
eyes.
7 am going to repeat that cid ques
ton tonight" he said, softly, and
shall hold you to the same answer.
Hersbah.
The same answer" repeated she.
half unconsciously.
The same question and the same an
swerl And the years that had com,
between were like a tale when It is
told. Then the full moon, looking IL
al the oriel window, shown again upon
TIE one BIT Of Eden that was shut ous-
side the garden with the first loverr.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-12

20 make her Feel badly but he might
have given nef little bit d 0me.
she argued Then She remembered
the big deal was Of first Importance,
that be was really doing ibalfor heE
anyway and She was quite cheerful by
the time She reached an attractive
dry goods window
Several dropped 10 Mr. Bangs for
few words and the time passed very
quickly until four, when splflns was
expected. At 4:1O the telephone
rang
"Oh, that you, spiains? You
want me to come down to the club
TO meet some men2 Oh, I don's
believe I can. Pretty busy to-
day Well, say that's good Of
you and know they are in a position
to do me some good, I'll be right
over"
Mr. Bang found spiflns and two
other men sitting at a cozy table over
IN a corner. Introduetions followed
and Bang soon discovered one Of the
men could tell awfully funny stories
not the old timers you hear every
where, but brand new ones. And all
the while that Bang enjoyed himself
he argued that he was getting closer
to spiffins and was the more certain
Of the big deal going through success
fully The only difference he could
see between talking to SpifHns at the
Office or spending a few moments with
him at the club was the price of the
cigars smoked.
1T can't be six o'clock" cried Bang,
starting up suddenly. by Georgei |
had lCt Of things to do at the Office"
He was awfully put out about the in
considerate fight Of time. Still. on
second thought, this was good busi-
ness, and few details must be sacri-
feed when there's something big on.
SpifIins was entitled to some Of his
attention and the other men were sure
10 prove valuable acquaintances. And
what stories the fat one could tell He
hoped he'd be able to remember some
Of EN-. There was one amusing one
he must remember to tell Emily. The
memory Of Emily recalled to his mind
that there were some social doings
that should have taken him home
early Yes, he must break awaySfrom
the bunch
spifins thought it would be nice to
dine at the club. The other two men
fell in with the idea and there wasn't
any way for Bang to get out Of stay
ing. In the interest of the big deal
he stayed Maybe he could talk It up
little with SpifHns on the side.
Then some one suggested dropping
in to good play. Bang was simply
dragged along. He decided he could
square himself later with Mrs Bang
but You can't afford to cross man
like Spifins! There wasn't a ghost OF
chance to call Emily up and explain;
besides, these men might think he had
to ask his wife could he.
After the last curtain Bang was
sincere IN his intention to take the
first ear home. Emily might be get.
ting nervous. Perhaps she might be
unreasonable. When a mans busy he
can't think Of everything.
"Where'n we go for bite to eat?'
inquired spifins.
i've got to duck" replied Bang.
I'D Ike to talk over that little mat.
ter with YOU" urged Spifhns. Wen
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-12

Take about two cupfuls Of cold
chopped meat, one cupful Of bread.
gut in small dice; one scant cupful
Of tomatoes. Put layer Of meat in
the bottom Of the dish; then layer
Of the bread and tomato, a pinch Of
thyme, pepper and salt, and SO on
ill the dish is full Pour scant
cupful Of boiling water 5Yer the whole.
Cook In hot oven FOR half an hour
and serve.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-08-12
NR. BANGS -WHO HAD A HARl DAY DOWNTOWN

Mr.. Bang arrived late at his place
Of business and briskly turned his at-
tention to the mail that awaited him
on the desk Of his private Office. with
cigar that dropped down the left
corner Of his mouth, Mr.. Bang was
ready for the days work. He cut the
throat Of an envelope, glanced once
at the contents and on to the next
until the pile had diminished consider
ably.
Several employees, desiring informa-
ton and orders, came to the door