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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
GOLD IN PICKLE BARREL.
Widow Of an Inventor Discovers Great
Riches Unexpectedly.

Alameda. cal.-Finding a pickle
barrel fun OF $50 gold pieces was the
delightful experience Of the widow Of
IA. Graf Of 1915 Sixth street. West
Alameda. while exploring her cellar
a day or tWo since.
Graf. while hurrying TO catch q
Train At the Third street station on
February /, was seized with an attack
Of heart failure and died at the Oak
land mole. he had, during his lie
time frequently remarked to his wife
that they would soon have enough in
the barrel to get back to their former
home in Germany aud live for the
rest 81 their days.
This reference was never under
stood BY his wife. and il nov develops
that Graf had invented mechanical
attachment for piano. which
brought him in money from time g
time. The money he stored in ms
pickle barrel and died too suddenly
to divulge the secret
Mrs. Graf had no idea Of the ex
lstence of the unusual receptacle d
wealth and found Il quite by acci
dent thus becoming many thousan'
dollars richer
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28

Two 15-year-old Maiden boys. 7.
Clayton White. son Of Dr. Walter +.
White Of / Perkins avenue. and H Le-
land Ryder. son Of Frederick 7. Ryder
OF Converse avenue. have invented q
miniature elevated railway which IS
noiseless and more speedy than the
cars Of the third.raiI variety, says the
Boston Herald.
The road has been built in the base
ment OF young Whites home. and has
rs feet OF track. It has three cars and
a small engine. Everything connected
with the railway. even to the cars. vas
built BY the two youngsters.
The power is received from a large
generator which White built Young
White in speaking about his invention
said.
Il really believe that have a better
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
QUEER FAD or OLD MINER.
Proposes Each Year 70 stsuoarsphsr
Of orsson's Governor

Portland. Ora.-Annual proposals
Of marriage are made By Bohemia
sharpe an old miner. to the stenog
rapher ef 0regon's governor, w1Oeyer
she may Be. Sharpe has Just made
his yearly visit to the state capitol.
and incidentally called at the execu.
tive once and made a formal offer Of
his heart and hand tc Gov Chamber.
laln's stenographer.
As has been the case many times IN
the past. the offer vas refused, but i
Is expected that the hardy old noun
taineer viii return next spring % re-
new his oTertures.
sharpe Is now over 10 years Of age.
but i stlH an active prospector He
has q claim and q cabin in the noun
tains Of the Bohemia district IS miles
from Cottage Grove. II IS said that be
Is quite wealthy. but his riches Do moi
hello to dlspeI the loneliness Of hiE
Isolated home.
Just why his fancy has settled o.
wedding a ztanographer of tie state
cSlsf executive IS net known. but hii
persistent proposals have been ~
cause 81 10 little Amusement aroun'
- capitol
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28

hst and complained be tretiad aaa
5rafss5 Is much that bis aunt, #ae
hammock near by could re
Strain herself h0 longer Going up 'o
the Isl She asked laying q hand on nis
shoulder
James. whr g you try g break
that colt 0i yours
me boy looked up il surprise.
aWhy. I want him to be good ioF
something
But be likes his own. she on
iectsd why shouldn't he have it3
James stared hard At bis aunt then
answered.
I'D like to know the good of horse
that always has bis own way
AS for working. the aunt con
unued. II should think there was time
enough for that when he gets 70 b.
an old horse.
why. don't you see. Il he doesn't
learn when he's a colt James BE-.
Ean. Then he stopped. grew red in
the face and looked At his aunt ap.
pealingly
@Oh-ohl he stammered. I'll see
what y0u are driving at aunt and
guess you're right. I'm not even a.
good as my colt. I'm an ass; but Il
/ try 10 mend my temper.
and the aunt heard no more com
! planning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
CRIMSON RECORD or ANNA
coULD's wooER.
EclIpses That of Count Bcni-once
Appeared at Dinner in Paris in
Role of Devil ard Put
Fire on Guests.

Paris.-All Paris Is tlttering over
the prospective marriage BY which
Prince Helie da sagan Is to succeed
Count Boni de Cagtellane as the hus.
band Of Anna Gould It Is character
lied as that grand Joke.
Count Boni de Castellane was pretty
bad IL his ways. but compared to
Prince de sagan, his cousin, he is q
cherub with wings only a-sprout.
Since the DAYS Of the Caesars. there
have been few men Of such mental
and emotional activity. with 50 many
ingenious Quips and quirks ol vice. as
do Sagan.
Some Of the little dinners, with
which the prince was wont in the old
days to shock even Paris, we're quite
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
a COOP MoRAL
James Is Led to Understand the Value
of Discipline

James was a boy used 10 having his
own way in most things. but occasion
ally something inteFfered with his en-
ioyment. and then he grew stubborn
as a mule
1t was On a lovely morning early IN
September that James wanted TO go
fishing. I'm of. mother be called
as be vas leaving the porch Il pc
baak Id time for lunch.
-0h. but you cant go out this morn
ing. said his mother, joining rim on
the porch. II have some indoor work
for you to do So take 0H your cap
and make ready for the job.
James pouted and sulked he grum-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
GOES THROUGH A BRICK WALL

brick wall and tore right through it,
out upon the sidewalk A hole Is
feet high BY nine feet wide was made
IN the solid masonry. The cowcatcher
and headlight Of the engine we're torn
on
The roundhouse was filled with es-
Gaping steam and one Or two Of the
roundhouse employees were scalded. A
leaky throttle started the engine in
the arst place.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
Switch Engine Suddenly Runs Amuch
IN Roundhouse-

Stamford. conn-switch engine Ne
254s Of the New Haven railroad,
went on the rampage in the round
house here the other afternoon while
standing with steam up. Two ma
chinists we're tiakerlng with the sand
pipe and air apparatus.
AZ the engine suddenly began 70
move back towards an open tnfn'aDle'
one OF the machinists jumped into the
cab and reversed the engine II time
10 prevent If going into the tuFntaoie.
Instead It sped forward towards tne
two.foot brick wall of the roandhouse'
me machinisg was unable @ stop
the engine. there being no air II
the tank and i crashed into tne
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28

A family from Indiana passed
through western railway station.
They had apparently brought most Of
their goods and chattels along. as each
member Of the family vas loaded to
the neck with baggage. The youngest
boy vas Juggling q basket. and. sitting
demurely IN Il, gazing pensiFelY and
fedectlgely about. vas q pet hen. on
her nest Of straw
Yes" explained the mother 10 4
friend. Johnny was bound to bring
her along. and she vas a-settin. SO be
fetched her. nest and AL"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28

where did yoa buy hsF. mamma
Asked three-year-ol Ned ~ me.
As he leaned over tie dainty cradle.
His new little sister % seq
can angel brought her daring
/ answered. and De smiled
Then softly bert his curly bead,
And kissed the sieepAag child
But sudden csange came over asm.
And be said @lg IA been ysa5
while / was about Il mamma
I'd caught the angel t11t
Philadelphia Record
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28

sashs Ae rHe
alisams1 "a Paris His laFa
aHalrs r1n las1 tie SCORES Ais A-a
fs- fmaeaati7s eiciuls1ass and un-
seFunui0us ma-AiaaEiaas S. s=s money
IS aasxamnisH IS Parss slacs the days
81 tas Gvana Monarch
Far vsars he has been Without 3
visible means of support He has
been opaaly accused of being a card
sharp. Hts name #as coupled with
ths f0rgeriss Of notes in the name q
Max LebaudT. millionaire sugar king
Ia the slit brought hy him against
his cousins. the casteIlanes. for as
ssulting him. Count Boni openly
charged that ha derived his finances
from certain women of Paris.
Altogether ii Is ssid be has fought
! hundred duels Eight Of them AZ
least we're With men or prominence 10
Paris. One was with Prince George
gtourdza. whom be first slapped one
night IN the lobby Of the opera house.
and later wounded
AT another time he pnmmsled
Maitra Barh0ux for having declared
that the beautiful Nine De Cast. with
whom at the time the prince vas en-
gagged. had posed in the nude for
J Gsrvsx's famous picture. The Won
an in the Mask. Barbour had him
arrested and fined sl80 in the police
/ court, but ignored his challenge
Following the recent encounter with
\ as Castellana the latter declared
4 there would be NO duel as a result Of
Il. Is nowadays Prince ds Sagan can
find no seconds to represent him
/ There was NO duel
De Sagan several years ago de-
n0Gnced Prince de Chalais. who mar
rled Miss Beatrice Winans of BaltI
more. al an impostor. claiming the
title for himself Later be challenged
1 tha prince. who declared de sagan be
meath his notice. The prince still
bears the title.
Fl the height Of his career d
4 sagaa added spice to his existence bl
hunting up provocatlous for issninl
/ a challenge. When the excitement 0
other pleasures paiIed. be would
necessary. deliberately give the insul
to invite a challenge.
In recent years he has figured il
few such meetings. Lack Of fund
has eurbed his impetu0sity.
Prince HeIie's wo0ing OF Mms
Gould has been systematic and care
fully determined. From the beginnin
IF her trouble with her husband tn
2 prince has been Nine Gould's guild
I and sympathizer He has been almos
T constantly in her society. He know
women well. and was able to say th
right things at the right time to sooth
2 her rufiad feelings and quiet her VI
e strung nerves.
Mime. Gould became deeply touche
: with his apparent devotion. More
J. the point, he neither censured her.
e did her family. nor abused her. I
did the count.
q the prince comes OF an old famll
a Generations Of azure blood flow
e his veins. His family is as noble
le Prussia as in France Prinz "
1f sagan Is his German title. Eventual
ie he will succeed to the duchy Of Says
e In Prussian sllesia. now held BY h
is father. the due de TalIyrand-Perigor
The income vas $500 900 year un
10 the old dukes creditors got hold
d it all save $4,000 a year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28

me Parson-I intend to pray that
you may forgive Casey for throwing
that brick at you.
The Patlent--Mebbe yer nv'renee
nd be saving tonne If ye'd wait till OF
Rif Vel. and EHeH NTAF EVF casey
The Universalist Leader.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
EASY WHEN YOU KNOW HOW.
Drawing Which Can Be Made Without
Taking Pencil from Paper.

The making Of the accompanying
diagram would be easy If the only con
ton was that the pencil should not ba
lifted from the paper until all the
drawing was made But when the
further conditions are made that no
line must be crossed or line reuacad.
il is not so easy The arrows show
the direction the pencil must move TO
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28

when she was
calling on that ss.
Unable woman
Dear Rather
inc is SO very
sensitive she
mourned. Il b At
one never knows
what Is going 20
onend herl You
are quite likely to
and her weebins
her heart out and
when you get her
to explain you dis
cover it is be-
cause some one
said we were ike
II to have a se-
we're winter on
yes. she sees the
conn Z c I'll Q p.
though no o ne
else on earth can
comprehend why
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28

II wonder Chesty was discharged.
FOR be gave everybody TO understand
that be was the big gun Of the once.
Precisely. That is why he was
fred Baltimore American.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28

TeacheF-can any one tell me what
a philosopher is7
DoEtle-A philosopher il one who
ridss a philosopeds.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
AN IDEA FOR THE soYs.
They Use Many Devices to Trap Rab-
bits in Australia.

IN Australia rabbits are so numerous
that they are hunted as pests and de-
stroyed for the protection of crops
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
M
HE
nERnrmRNEDQ
IEhUEUihhEnO

Mrs. Felthanger thought Il vas top
bad. She said as much to MFs. Gait
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30
SAVE THIS, ANYWAY.

Here is simple homemade mixture as given by an eminent authority on Kidney diseases, who makes the state ment, that it will relieve almost any case of Kidney trouble if taken before the stage of Brights' disease. He states that such symptoms as lame back, pain in the side, frequent desire to urinate, especially at night; painful and discolored urination, are readily overcome. Here is the recipe. Try it:
 Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce; Compound Kargon one ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three ounces. Take teaspoonful after each meal and at bedtime. s-,%
 A wel'.known druggist here in town is authority that these ingredients are all harmless and easily mixed at home ty shaking we'll in a bottle. This mix ture has a peculiar healing and sooth- ing effect upon the entire Kidney.Fand Urinary structure, and often overcomes the worst forms of Rheumatism in just a little while. This mixture is said to remove all blood disorders and cure the Rheumatism by forcing the Kid neys to filter and strain from the blood and system all uric acid and foul, de- composed waste matter, which cause these affiictions. Try 1t if you aren't we'll. Save the prescription.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

cup, beautifully engraved, and stands sixteen inches high. The ebony vase is sixinches, thus making the trophs stand nearly two feet high. The win ner will be presented with gold med al also. Contestants for the honor and the trophy are limited to the pro. duct of the Connecticut schools, in which a regularly prescribed course of typewriting is taught. Contestants must be entered by the school they at tended or from which they graduated. The contest is under the supervision of the executive board, who has ap- pointed Edward H. Eldridge, of Sim mons college, Boston, Mass, chair man of the contest committee. MT EI- dridge has had experience in serving on committees of this kind, and can be relied upon to see that the contest will be conducted in an impartial man. ner. For information regarding the conditions of entering the contest, etc., apply to N. B. Stone, Yale Business college, New Haven. There is no en- trance fee.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

About 25 members of the Mems Federation of the Congregational church paid a fraternal visit to the Mems club of the Bethel Congrega- uional church, Wednesday night, and were royalty entertained. Andrew w. Hallock presided and gave an address of welcome. Speeches were made by Rev Albert Steele, John Reid, A. H.. Senior, H. M. Smith. Allison P. Smith. Custis E. Cook. Recitations were giv- en by Mr Truesdale of Danbury and there was singing by the glee club of the Bethel church.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30
TYPEWRITER SPEED TROPHY.
BROWN CUP TO BE CONTESTED FOR AT NEW LONDON CON- MENTION ON FEBRUARY 20.

New London will be the scene of the first championship typewriting spsed contest ever held in Connecticut. The contest will be under the auspices of the Connecticut Business Educators ,s- sociation at its annual convention, Fsb- ruray 20. The association will be the guests of the New London Business
 college, and the ses sions of the con- vention, as we'll as the typewriter con test will be held in the spacious college hall. The trophy is a handsome bronze
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.. CHENEY X CO, Toledo, o. We. the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business tran sections. and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 sWALDING, KINNAN MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. act ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur ace of the system. Testimonials sentfree. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all dsruggists. Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

Millinery comparison is the commer- cial worlds criterion. Comparison is the customers best friend. Compari- son compels the best work out of the best material and under the best man. agement. In the absence of compari- son any old thing will sell. Mrs George Durham, 1l27 Broad street near Fair field avenue, Bridgeport invites con- parison.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

Sunday morning service at Il o'clock; Sunday school at 12; Y. P. s. c. E., meeting at 7.3O, subject Songs of the Heart. The Sleepless Watchers" (consecration meeting). Ref, Psa. l2l, leader, Miss Mabel L. Taylor. d..
 Thursday evening prayer meeting at 7.45 at which the pastor is giving very helpful talks on the Bible. ..,
 The Ladies Aid society met this week, at the home of Mrs c. B. Fay Tor cn Tuesday afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

A phonograph makes home brighter and you will find in Danbury at the Lewis Monograph Store, 265 Main street, the largest stock in the taste. Write for catalogue or when in Dan bury call and see what fine music can be had.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

The Stillman college occupies the entire third floor and part of the sec ond floor of the Nichols Block, located at the corner of Main and White streets, Danbury. This gives the finest business school rooms in the state, covering about ,ione-sixth of an acre of floor space. sThe rooms are splendidly heated, lighted and venti- lated. Better look this college up if you have a boy or girl to serd.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

The New Haven Symphony Orches- tra will give its 18th series of concerts in Woolsey Hall on the following dates : Tuesday, November 8, at 4.10 p. m. ; Tuesday, December 1, at 4.10 p. m. Tuesday, January 12. at BIO p. m. Tuesday, February 16, at 40 p. m. Tuesday, March 30, at 40 p. m. The orchestra will be reinforced by the ad- dition of members, and of such extra players as may be found necessary for the performance of certain important new works. At each concert an em- inent sooloist will be heard.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30
NEW MILFORD.

This is pancake time again! New line Buckwheat pancake flour ana oth- CT kinds; also delicious maple syrup, Karo syrup, honey, etc., at Farmers Trading Co.'s.
 Another barrel of those new Nor way mackerel, fat and white, just in at the Farmers Trading Co.'S making a record of six barrels sold this season.
 New stock corn flakes, ready to eat, 8 packages, 25c. while they last, at Farmers Trading Co. s.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

G. N. Clarke of Nichols is sending out free samples of his celebrated Vegetable Liver Pills. People who are troubled with biliousness, constipation, indigestion, headache, dizziness, etc., should try them as they cure the above ailments where other pills only give temporary relief. See his advertise ment in another column.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

A series of .neighborhood meetings has been arranged to De held by the Congregational .church. The first will be at the Booths Hill schoolhouse, Friday evening, October 30, at 7.3O. These meetings are for the whole com mnity and not the neighborhood alone.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30
W0odburv.
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
 Mrs F. A. Minor celebrated her SOth birthday on last Wednesday, by giving an afternoon reception to number of her friends. The house was profusely decorated with ferns, carnations, roses, and crysanthemums, all gifts. These and many others testified to the high esteem which is felt for Mrs Minor by her frienus. Out of town guests wers MT and Mrs Jesse Minor, Miss Chesley, Mrs James Burton, Mir and Mrs J. H. Woodward, F. A. Walker and Miss Walker of Waterbury, Mrs and Miss York of New Haven, Mrs Lucy Tread way, MT and Mrs Kernen and daughter, and MT and Mrs Jesse Judson of Bris- tol, Mrs Corning, Mrs William Skinner and Miss Skinner of sWatertown, Mrs J. K. Bacon of New Milford, Miss Alice Stiles of Southbury. A very pleasant hour was spent and all left with many good wishes for their charming hostess.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30
HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS.

The Young Peoples Society of Christ ian Endeavor are to hold an old time bonnet social and sale at the parson- age on Friday evening, November 6. Please remember the date and be sure you are on hand.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30
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TRINITY PARISH. SUNDAY SERVICES.

All Saints day: At Il a. m, morn- ing prayer, Holy Communion, with sermon by the rector; at l2 m, Sun day school; at 7.30 D. m., evening prayer.
 On Sunday morning the annual offer. ing for diocesian missions will be re- ceiyed.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

The public schools of the town closed this afternoon (Thursday) in honor of the memory of Prof Charles s. Platt, chairman of the town Board of Edu- cation.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

Mir ard Mrs A. w. Bassett, Mrs Frank Mitchell, MT and Mrs H. Rupf, and c. M. Reresford attended the Po- mona Grange meeting in Bridgeport, last Wdnesday. The Easton Grange was the entertaining Grange.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

Gold Medal buckwheat flour and old fashioned buckwheat flour at Morris, the grocer. Fine for griddle cakes, and he has the stuff to go on them, such as maple syrup and the like.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

E. M. Peck, ST., is busy, these days, picking corn. He has about 600 bush- els already in the corn house, which is about half of the crop gathered, which means good deal with the present prices of grain.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

Mir and Mrs William E. Ackle y spent a few days in Hotchkissville with their niece and nephew, Mir and Mrs George Isball. The 17th was the 41st anniversary of their marriage and large number of friends gave them a surprise on the 18th. A very social evening was spent wi tn whist. Re- treatments were served.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

For different costumes, different footwear is needed. Boots to be worn with plain walking costume, for serv- ice'in country walks and,autumn out ings. should be we'll made, but not too fine and light for rough wear. For perfect fitting, durable, modern priced boots, w. K. Mollan is showing an as- sortment of various feathers, in all sizes and widths, and in all the new styles.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

Mrs Margaret Lester, the efficient and popular nurse, has returned to Sandy Hook, after a five weeks en- gagement in the home of Judge Tom linson in Woodbury.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

T. F. Murray and family closed their pleasant summer home, The Shamrock, at Botsford and have gone to their Bridgeport home for the win ter.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

"Doan's Ointment cured me of ec- zema that had annoyed me a long time. The cure was permanent. "- Hon s. w. Matthews, Commissioner Labor Statistics, Augusta, Me.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

Don't forget we are still in the shoe and harness repairing business. First class workmanship and material guar anteed, and prices right. .-[ [Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30

Mrs Henry Beers, who is not as we'll as usual this fall. remains about the same necessitating the care of a physician three days in the week.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-30
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

SUNDAY SERVICES. Service in the Methodist church will be held Sunday morning at lO.45 o'clock.
 Sunday school at noon.
 Evening service at 2 o'clock instead fof 7.30.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7.S0 o'clock instead of 7.45.