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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
INITIATE
eleven

Tomorrow evening, Friday, April II,
the Elks lodge will have a class Of
eleven we'll known citizens for initia-
ton, and they are preparing for "big
doings" A special train has been
chartered to take the unfortunates
across the burning sands beyond which
lie the green fields Of Elkdom Free
passage has been secured for every
member Of the order that the victims
may have plenty Of company on their
perilous journey. It is the intention to
make the trip as pleasant as possible,
although a new edict Just proclaimed
by the grand lodge forbids the admin
istration Of anaesthetics to victims to
mitigate their sufferings.
Following are the young one that
will be branded; R. H. Phillips, Geo.
Ladd, ]. c. Early, Warren Wolf, J. H.
stine, Alex Mclean, E. R. Collins, Jas
w. Callahan, T. N. Adams, Jno. F.
Clary, l. NJ. Bryan, Jr.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
LAMP CAUSE OF
A FIRE

The explosion Of a kerosene lamp
came near resulting in the destruc-
tion Of the residence Of R. c. Harris,
Fourteenth and Texas, last night. Mr..
Harris has sickness in the family and
the lamp was left burning low on the
table. About o'clock, from some
cause the lamp fell to the floor and
in nom ent the flames scat.
tered and the flames began to envelop
the room. Fortunately plenty of water
was at hand and with the assistance of
neighbors who were quickly aroused,
the blaze was extinguished with no
great loss.
The paper on the walls Of two rooms
and light articles in the rooms were
considerably damaged
The fire department responded to the
alarm and left the headquarters on
good time, but the hose wagon and
team got stuck in the mud, delaying
them until it was too late to be OF
service.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
70 PROSECUTE
CRIMINAL
CASES

Guthrie Apr. 10.-The Leader says.
Judge W. A. Ledbetter. who was ap-
pointed special assistant district at-
torney by Attorney General West a
few days ago and placed in charge Of
the prosecution Of the criminal cases
instituted in the federal courts Of the
Indian territory prior to statehood and
in the name Of the United States, over
which the state assumed original jur-
isdiction, today appeared in the su-
preme court and submitted a number
of cases on briefs.
Chief Justice Williams said that the
people Of the state had the impress
sion that statehood meant amnesty to
every criminal. THAT is not our view, ="
continued the justice, in addressing the
bar. "The prisoners need lawyers and
they should get them Immediately.
Criminal cases under the present law
should have precedence over other
matters in this court and should be
disposed Of speedily. The state has
assumed original jurisdiction in these
cases and the lawyers having Grimm
al cases in this court should prepare
themselves for a speedy trial"
The chief Justice said that the &C
tiyity OF Judge Ledbetter in digging
into his duties convinced him that
the state would prosecute these cases
IN due form and that It vas the defend
ants who needing prodding.
Chief Justice williams announced
that the rules OF the court would be
printed and ready for distribution in
a few days, and that after they had
been distributed the court would en-
force them. and that If the lawyers
did not pay more attention to their
cases they would find them dismissed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
EVIDENCE is CIRCUMSTANTIAL
No Eyewitness to the Crime High Feel
ing at Time Of Tragedy-Verdict Ex-
pectcd Tonight

The trial Of w. J. Bellows for the
murder Of Fl. Fl. Williams was begun
in the district court at five o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The state com.
pleted the examination Of ifs witness
es this morning and several witnesses
for the defense We're placed on the
stand It was expected the case would
go to the jury before court adjourned
this afternoon.
The killing Of Williams, who was
a railroad man occurred in the New
State rooming house here on the 18th
day Of October. and occasioned great
excitement at the time. There were
no eye-witnesses to it and an the evi.
dence against Bellows is circumstan-
tial
According to the testimony Of the
defendant BELOW had gone to the
room OF Williams at the latters lnvi.
tation. Both men had been drinking.
BELOW said he had showed Williams
bis money While they were in the
room, he says he became scared at
the maneuyers OF Williams, fearing
that he was to be made the victim Of
foul play. He ran rom the room fol.
lowed by Williams who caught him
at the end Of the hall and got him
down. Bellows says he then got out
his knife and began to use it on his
assailant The defendant himself was
badly beaten up in the melee.
The prosecution seeks to show by
circumstances surrounding this case
that Bellows went TO the room and at.
tackled Williams.
The first witness was Mrs. Lou Har-
ris, who testified to seeing the defend.
ant come running down the steps and
out Of doors When she went up stairs
she found Williams dead. The state
ments made in the preliminary trial
by B. P. Smith, IT,. a brakeman, C. o.
Kline and J. R, Barron, also railroad
men were read TO the jury. Chief
Goodwin testified as to facts in conneo-
ton with the arrest OF the man and
Walter Thomas gave testimony in rela.
ton to the same. Or. shippey testi-
fed concerning the wounds.
The defense placed Frank Baker,
Mrs. Baker, John Lewis and others on
the stand to testify to the good charac-
ter Of Bellows
f +. Riddle and Judge Dickerson
are representing the defendant
The following men compose the ju-
~:
Henry Ireton, o. L. Bingham, Frank
Hart R. R. williams, r. II Phillips.
W M Huntey, C. w. Caldwell, C. C.
Noaks, W Il. Collins, A. Gains S. c.
Crawford J. W. Blaylock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
NOTED READER WILL
GIVE THE RIVALS"

James Francis o'Donnel, the cele-
brated dramatic reader, will appear at
the Carnegie library Tuesday evening,
April p, In Sheridan's famous play
THE Rivals Mr.. O'Donnell is known
throughout the nation as an imper-
senator and his work in this play is
said to rank with that Of Joe Jeffer-
son. The entertainment viii be given
under the auspices Of the ladies OF the
Catholic church,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
THINKS MURDERED MAN
is HIS BROTHER

Kreitz, the undertaken received a
letter this morning from o. H. Coop
er, Milburn, Okla, requesting a des-
oription Of the murdered man whose
body was found near Rush Springs.
The writer said he had a brother
named Charles from whom he had not
heard for four years. The description
he gave however, did not tally with
that of the murdered man.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
Bank
CAPITAL $4,000
OFFICERS

W. H. GILKEYi President r. K. WOOTTEN Vce-Pre.
G, W. BAREFOOT, VicePres. H. L JARBOE, Jr Cashier
NJ c, CANNON, Asstcashier GEO.s MEAD, Asst-Cashier
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
Bellows on Trial for
Murder of Williams
5 BARRELS
I OF BEER

Five whole barrels of beer fell into
the hands Of Deputy George Brown
this morning and have been added to
the store of the court house deposi-
tory.
Brown saw drayman hauling the
goods from the depot and lost no time
in taking charge Of the consignment.
The beer was consigned to J. c. Nc
Cord and was shipped over the Rock
Island The sheriff will hold it at the
order OF the court.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
Good News

4 ** q
Special to the Express.
Washington, D. c., April TO-. ~
" The bill for the removal Of re- {"
= strictions was reported in the =
: house today and the prospects
= for its passage look good.
The negro and jurisdiction a.
: clauses have been eliminated ("
from the bin 4
Congressman Ferris and all =
= members Of the Oklahoma dele 8
cation feel confident that the +
f" bill will become a law Its pas e
sage will make thousands Of =
= acres on the eastern side Of OK y
lahoma salable.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
Band CONCERT AT POPULAR
PRICES TONIGHT

Prof sernell and the band boys
have at last shaken off the weather
hoodoo and they announce that the
big concert will come off tonight at
convention hall.
And its popular prices this time
25 cents for any seat in the house; a
one dollar concert for a quarter
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16

The program given at the last con.
cert will be repeated except that It
will be better than before. A musical
treat Is assured to all who attend.
Attend the concert; you will enjoy
the music and you will be showing
your appreciation Of the peerless
chiekasha band
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16

Your deposits with insured BY the Deposors
tee Fund the State of Oklahoma
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
RUNAWAY

AS Albert Harris was getting into
buggy to which I livery team was
hitched, in front of the U. S. Ex-
press Office at noon today, the team be-
came frightened and ran away, upset.
ting the buggy Mr.. Harris escaped
with a few bruises.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
pEArH CLAIM ALLowEp

The death claim Of F. NJ speer for
$1,000 in favor Of his widow was al.
lowed by the executive board Of the
NJ. B. A. on April 10.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-16
WEATHER FORECAST

For chickasha and vicinity
e Tonight and Friday, partly elou-
dy weather
. ssss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade, few weeks completes. 60 chairs constantly pusy, careful Instructors. tools given, diplomas granted wages Saturdays. positions waiting.
 wonderful demand for graduates. write TOT Catalogue, Moier Barber College. Atlanta: Ga -st S-Vt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
FATE OF BALKANS
WILL BEGIN HIS ME-
 GOTIATIONs TODAY.
Russian Diplomat is in Berlin Trying To Reknit the Broken Strands of International Agree
 ment.

St. Petersburg. Oct. 23.-The fate of the Russian proposal to re-kn1t the broken strands of the Balkan agree ment by means of a conference of the powers rests, 1t is reported here, on the outcome of the negotiations which N. Iwolssky. the Russian foreign min- ister will open tomorrow in Berlin.
 According to press despatches re-. ceived here, the impression Is gaining ground in several of the European capitals that the proposed conference will be abandoned on account of the difficulties in the way of formulating a program: but the highest authorities of the foreign office here do not share this view and point to the obvious impossibility of settling breaches of international compacts by any other method than on international confer ence. The reports of the impending retire. .ment of M. Iwolsky on account of the alleged failure of his policy have taken a definite form in .-plomatic circles here. and the pan-Slavist news papers openly refer to him as poltti- lcal1y defunct.
 "A high official who is closely in touch with Emperor Mich olas and the foreign io6ace however, has authorized de- iuiaI of the reports and also of rumor to the effect that there iS friction be- tween M Tenharykofr acting foreign minister and Iwosolsky.
 Prince Ourousoff. the aged Ambassa- dor at Vienna, who is widely blamed for his failure to inform the govern ment here promptly of Austrias in- tentions with regard to the Sanjak of Novipazar and the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina will, however, be sacrificed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
Administrators Sale

Under and by virtue of an order and de- cree of the Hon. J. B. Gaston. Judge of the Probate Court of Montgomery County. made on the 25th day of October. 1907. 1. P. H. Murphy. as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of James Chap pell. deceased. will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder at the Artesian Basin in the City of Montgomery. County of Mont gomery. Alabama. on Monday the 23rd day of November. 1908. at twelve o'clock. noon, the following described real property be- longing to said estate, to-wlt:
 One lot beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 1. Block S. of George F. Moore Plat in the City and County of Montgomery. and running East along Jeff Davis Ave. l0s feet, thence South 3i5 feet to Lot be- feet to Lot % of Block 8. of said George F. Moore Plat. thence North to point of be- ginning. said lot being lo5 feet on Jeff Davis Ave, and running South of even width 3l5 feet to said lot of Ed Robin son. Also lots 1. 2. 3. and of Block C. ae- being recorded in Book ls, page 800 in the Probate office of Montgomery County. Ala bama Also Blocks E. F. l. J. K. L. O. R. s. T, '. V. W and x of Chappell Plat 0t Peacock Tract sald Plat being recorded in Plat Book No. 15. page (. Probate Court of Montgomery County, Alabama. all of said Montgomery and state of Alabama.
 Said sale of such real etstRte may be made in separate lots, parcels or blocks, the same being either for cash or one-third cash and the balance in quarterly, semi-an- nnal or annual installments to extend twelve months to suit the purchaser. tho deferred payments to be secured by two sureties. ,.,,.v,v,x,
 Aduniniatrator with the will annexed of
 the estate of James Chapel. deseased.
 -sat-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
MONEY FOR OHIO RIVER.
Valley Improvement AasOciatf,
 Passes Resolutions.

Louisville. Ky. Oct. 2S.-The adop- ton of ringing resolutions calling on the Federal Congress to appropriate at It's next session sea. 900, 900 for the con Struction of the lock and dam system proposed for the Ohio river In order to create a nine-foot stage was the feature of the closing session of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association to-day.
 The resolution declares that since the project has been approved by gov ernment engineers. 1t Is up to Con- gress to adopt 1t In full and to carry 1t out Immediately
 The choice of officers resulted In the reelection of John L. Vance, of Co., lumbus. Ohio. who has been president Of the organization since its inception in 1895. and of J. F. Ellison. Of Cin- cinnati. who has been secretary JtreaS- urer for seven years.
 Cincinnati was unanimously chosen as the next place of meeting.
 Several Congressmen. including Ed wards, of Kentucky, Cox of Indiana and Sherley. of Kentucky, made speeches pledging their efforts to se- cure the adoption of the nne-fou. stage plan by Congress.
 Congressman Sherley favored a eau GUS of Congressmen and Senators from the Ohio valley States to map out A plan which should be presented to Congress in the most forclble manner possible,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
the crowd upon his arrival here to-

the crowd upon his arrival here to- day.
 'This is White House" came the response.
 I am here at last" said the candi- date. amid great applause. It has been rather a long Journey. but happily ende. I do not know whether 1t would be proper now to outline the policy of the next administration or not. l be- lieve 1t is the duty of president on the day he enters the White House to forecast ~his administration and 1t is much easier tor me than for Presi- dents generally. for my work has b en simpiified by the Denver convention
 The platform has clearly outlined the remedial legislation which We de- sire enacted and can simply promise that the platform will be carried out in letter and in spirit so far as am able to give effect to it." .ass,ts', '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
JERSEYITES
 GREET BRYAN Keen Sarcasm for the
 President. HE RIDIcULES LoNGwoRTH
Will Travel in New York State
 Today.
Climax of Day Came at Newark Where the Whole City Was AgIow With Democratic En-
 thusiasm.

Newark. N. J.. Oct. 23.-New Jer- sey to-day poured out her hosts 10 greet William J. Bryon. Retresneo by a long sleep last night. following two laborious days fin Ohio and west Virginia, the Democratic candidate was iu splendid form and took advan- tage of this to inject into his utter ances a spirit which enabled hlm to impress his audiences everywhere.
 travelling ut a nerve rackIng clip over a zigzag course in a special train, in charge of State Chairman J. R Nugent. MT. Bryan was enabled 10 talk to great numbers of farmers. la boring men and others in the farming and industrial centers of the State.
 Evidently inspired by President Roosevelt's recent declaration on the subject of labor, in which President Samuel Gompers and himself were se- verely criticized Mir. Bryan chose for his main text the labor question and in most of all his speeches of which there were sixteen. made merry with the President. He accused the Presi- dent of "butting' into the campaign again and deposing Mir. Gompers, and said sarcastically that he expected be- fore long that he himself would be deposed and MT. Nicholas Longworth, the Presidents son-ln-Iaw, placed at the head of the Democracy.
 He never lost an opportunity to de- fine the difference between the plat forms of the Republican and Demo- cratic parties with respect to labor and explained with minute detail the pledges which the Democratic party made at Denver to secure the reme- dial legislation for which. he said, labor was crying, but to which the Republicans had turned a deaf car.
 Incidentally the candidate referred to the fact that his voice had held out so we'll because he had no ragged ar- guments to pass through. his throat.
 Immense throngs greeted him at Trenton. Phillipsburg. Somerville, Eliz- apethport. Perth Amboy. New Bruns- wick and here. On no day during the campaign were his. remarks so Inter rupted with expressions from people In his audiences indicating their friend Illness toward him than on this.
 The climax of the eventful day came when he visited Newark tonight. The whole city was aglow with red fire and his progress through the streets to the auditorium where he spoke, was nothing short of an ovation. The hall was packed and MT. Bryan was c0m- pelled to deliver an overflow address to thes thousa nds left on the outside.
 The air was rent with cheers as he unfolded the Democratic policies and hurled an avalanche of criticism upon the Republican party for its failure as he said, to listen to the demands of the people. eTa'Sv9 :
 Upon the conclusion of his remarks here. MT. Bryan retired for the night on his car, which was taken to Jersey, City. from which place he will leave in the morning at 9:30 o'clock for other points In the State. concluding with g, visit late In the evening to Elmira, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
wANTED-FEMALE HELP.

sv vxWTED-VhIte @iTIs Co oo general hovss-
 V STcef tn nrivate homes: fair W@geA moo0r- A" work good treatmSnt and Gopd oppof: tunItIss Those who wish Ss nsoAs,IS s.,Sa s,sS 1ruy. Nontgonsry. Ala. otherWtse meV eail st 411 whitman s.. oR phone S1xI.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
SPECIAL ENVOY RECALLED.
Bulgarian Government Wants To Give
 DImitrOR New Instructions.

Bulgarian Government Wants To Give
 DImitrOR New Instructions. Sofia Bulgaria. Oct. 23-The gov iernment has ordered that Dimitroff, it's special envoy to Constantinople, re- turn here for new instructions.
 This has given rise to fears that the Turko Bulgarian negotiations looking to the settlement of the trouble that has arisen from Bulgarias sudden dec- laration of independence have be- come futile; but the government insists that the negotiations have not been broken; that they have only been in. lerrupted to permit he envoys 10 Ie- port adequately in perY on.
 Since The ttginn!nR ne thu crisis, neither State has transmitted any mes sages in cipher. M. Dimitroff has been able to send only fragmentary open dispatches.
 Replying to the question whether Bulgaria intended to resume the nego- tfations with Turkey. Foreign Minister Poprlkoff said he hoped so, but he ex- plained that M. Dimitroff's mission was practically over. He was sent to Con- stantinople primarily as peace scout, to reconnoitre the ground!
 Count Thurn, the diplomatic agent here of Austria Hungary, had a long conference today with M. Poprikoff At inc conclusion of his talk, he said the prospects for peace were good in spite of this hitch in the negotiations
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
ORANGE AND BLUE SQUAD
 TO PLAY PURPLE AND WHITE
Passed Through Montgomery En Route
 to Birmingham Friday.

Passed Through Montgomery En Route
 to Birmingham Friday.
 Headed by Coach Mike Donahue and Assistant Coach James Dwyer, the Auburn football eleven passed through Montgomery Friday en route to Birnn- ingham where they have their an nual struggle with Sewanee Saturd ". The team was accompanied by Ath- letic Manager Thomas Bragg,
 The men appeared to be in excellent shape. The team. it .is believed is heavier than it has been in years.
 All who had anything to say on the prospects of the game with the Noun taineers were enthusiastic. They say that If determination and persistent coaching anu education of the men count for anything the Purple and White must trail in the dust this year. The Auburn squad feels that the two victories which Sewanee has sr scored during the last couple of g were due to flukes and trick plays and that on straight football the Orange and Blue outplayed their opponents.
 The squad left on the northbouno Louisville and Nashville train.