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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-19
APPROPRIATION TO PAY
ELECTION EXPENSES

Guthrie, Marcr 1S.-The house com
mittee on constitutional convention ex-
penses. Logan Hawkins, chairman, yes.
terday reported favorably a bin ap-
propriating $4,000 for printing the l.
100000 state ballots at the general
election Of last September and pro
yiding stamps and incidental expen-
ses.
Another bill carrying an appropria
tion for the conventions unpaid expen
ses, not including the per diem of the
members, is being prepared.
The plans Of the administration are
to make appropriations for the balance
left unpaid after the final adjournmen
OF the convention in the expectation
that congress will reimburse the state
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-19
BIG FURNIT URE factory
HAS CLOSE CALL

turned In the alarm The factory Is
equipped with a large supply Of fire
hose and water was soon turned into
the blazing shed With the assist
ance Of the fire boys who arrived in
a few minutes the progress Of the
flames was soon checked, but not be-
fore considerable damage had been
done to the large quantity Of select
furniture oak which was stored in the
shed.
The damage will not exceed s400.
The sigmon Furniture and Mattress
factory employs daily from 80 to 4
men. and equipped with the latest ma
chinery it is an institution Of whicl
1.-THE people Of Chickasha are justl,
proud and all will rejoice that it wa
saved from destruction The plant !
valued at about $4,000
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-19
INTERESTED IN
CHICKASHA

One mail today brought Secretary
Allard seventeen letters Of inquiry con
cerning Chickasha and the surrounding
country and this is only fair speci-
men Of what happens every day.
The inquiries ceme from all sec
tions of the country and from all class
es Of people. Some Of them want land,
some business openings, others want 70
know the prospects for various indus
trial enterprises. Mr.. Allard is kept
quite busy answering the numerous in
quiries
The advertising which the CONNER
eial club Is doing is just beginning Is
show results mr. Allard has writer
number of excellent articles which
have appeared in various publications
notably one Of special value whici
was published in the Southwestern
Trail, Chicago Many people have writ
ten letters to their home papers whicl
lhave brought a number Of inquiries.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-19
SECOND CONCERT OF SERIES

THE Bugle Song, by Dudley Buck.
(from Tennyson's "Princessl Phil
harmonic quartet
4Humoresque' on the old familiar
song Comm Thro' th Rye by Her
man Bellstedt
Memoirs Of Brahm, by w T. Bernell
A compilation Of the best melodies Of
this the most famous writer Of Hun
garian dances.
The famous ~sextet from Lucia
Donizetti
Selection from THE Time, Tht
Place and The Girl Jos E. Howard
"The Charmer,7 L. F. Boos Corne
solo by w. F. Bernell
Gems Of Stephen Foster America
Fantasia BY Theo. Moses Tobani. Ea
cerpt from the old familiar songs
childhood days.
4 Patrol "The Blue and the Grey {
/ W. Dalbey The portrayal of the Al
proach and passing Of a regiments
band
Finis The Star spangled Banner.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-19
WILL MAKE
ASSESSMENT
OF LANDS AUDITOR TRAPP is
LISTING PROPERTY
PRESENTS A LARGE PROBLEM
Taking List from Records Of the Dawes
Commission to Furnish to
Assessors

Guthrie. March l9- State Auditor
M. f. Trapp returned last evening
from Muskogee where he went to ex-
anime the records Of the Dawes com
mission relative to securing a list Of
the taxable property in the Indian
territory portion Of the state.
the territorial laws which are now
Ia force throughout the entire state
make it the duty Of the auditor 70 Sc
cure a list Of All taxable property in
the several counties and furnish a copy
70 the county clerks Of the respective
counties
There Is no way Of ascertaining
how much Of the lands in The Indian
TERRITORY are taxable except from the
records Of the Indian commissioner
and the Dawes commission.
He states that It win take three men
and a stenographer nearly year tc
make a complete list OF All the tax
liable lands from the records Of the
commission and Indian commissioner
whose offices are located in Muskogee
| Although the records Of the above
mentioned offices win not show th'
present owner Of the land in case tn
LAND has been transferred, the assess
or will be able TO tell from the lis
whether a certain tract Of land shoul
be exempt from taxation and the as
sessment win be made against tn
property and the name Of the owner
mot essential.
; AT a meeting OF the state board
equalization held lest evening th
! board approved the action Of Audit'
i Trapp. and agreed to cooperate wit
him in securing the necessary legisl
! tion to make up this tax list. It
! estimated that is will cost $4,000
10000
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-19

Spring millinery is an irresistible
attraction and III spite Of the fact that
the weather was windy and almost
wintry all Of the stores. where millin-
cry openings were given last night
were crowded throughout the evening.
The visitors felt we'll repaid, however
for the various displays were most
fascinating
At Morgan & Gribi's an orchestra
IN the balcony, was an additional at
traction 10 the largest opening ever
given by Miss Frazier the entire
store was given over to the display Of
hats. and these we're shown the yls-
rors by Misses Frazier. Polhemas and
Pullard. and their assistants Some
of the hats most admired were those
trimmed in chiffon and tiny tuscan
buttons. pretty novelty Of the sea-
son. Gorgeous plnmes also trimmed
many Of the hats. and were espec-
ially noticeable on the beautiful pic
ture hats in the show window Frag-
rant punches Of yiolets we're given to
the gentlemen visitors Al this opening
The large rooms occupied by the
suit and millinery departments at Du
gan's furnished ample space for show
ing their many beautiful hats. and al
this. their frst opening they set fol
themselves an excellent standard 4
speciality Is made OF dress hats there
most Of which are original designs ant
are made in their workroom by exper
trimmers. Several however, from thi
French pattern room were shown, an'
greatly admired Hosts Of the hat
we're flower trimmed. roses am
bright chrysanthemums being YER
good this year. Duean's opening wa
in charge Of Misses Webb. Dodge La
son and Hunaker
Al Bryan's Mesdames Frank Ball.
r. Mayer and Misses Beulah Prestrid
and Rita Beavers welcomed the yisi
ors, and graciously showed them Il
many attractive hats 10 be seen ther
Street hats and tailored hats Of Il
lookright" and other well know
makes. were especially commented
ia very complimentary terms. lie
y we're hats In the newest shades
(Contnued OF Fourth Page.l
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-19

With the wind blowing a furious gale
from the north, the big Sigmon fur
niture factory had a narrow escape
from destruction by fire during the
noon hour today
Quick action on the part Of the em-
ployes Of the factory and the prompt
arrival Of the fire department extin-
guished the flames before any great
damage was done.
The blaze started in the end Of the
shed adjoining the mattress making
department where bales Of shucks used
lip cheap mattresses are stored, and
1.-THE supposition is that sparks from 9
Frisco engine which had just passed
caused IT
About half Of the factory force had
gone home to dinner when Mr. Nichols
lthe engineer discovered the fire and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-19
oil MILL EMpLOYE
WAS INJURED

Claycomb & Anderson's ambulance
was called to the Chickasha Cotton
Oil mill this morning to carry John
White to his home at s16 North Sec
ond street. White was struck over
the eye by a broken shaft ard a cash,
two inches long cut in his Eead. His
injuries are not serious, and he was
not unconscious from the blow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-19
TONIGHT

The Dunbar Male Quartet and Bell
Ringers at the Methodist church to-
night.
We are provided for and expect you
to hear this famous quartet. You can
not AFFORD to miss this treat as they
will not be at the Chautauqua this
summer and this win be the only
chance to hear them in Chickasha,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-19
AN OLD ENGRAVING

DR.. Bonnell is the possessor of a
Masonic chart which he says is 200
years old. It was brought from Eng
land to this country 78 years ago. It
is an old wood engraving and is Of
great interest to Masons
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-19
METHODISTS
WILL meet
in THIS CITY HOLD AN IMPORT
ANT GATHERING
MANY VISITORS ARE EXPECTED
From an Parts Of This District
Program Of Great Interest is
Prepared

"A religious gathering OF great in
terest will be the fifth Sunday insd-
tute Of the Duncan district, NJ E.
Church, South which viii be held in
this city March 27-29
Preachers, members Of official
boards. Sunday school superintendents
and officers Of other church societies
from all over the district win be in
attendance.
The people Of Chickasha will pro-
vide entertainment for the visitors
Following is the program.
Friday Night
Devotional, w. q Ready
The Laymens Movemspt; w ".
Wilson
Saturday Morning
Devotional, 800 to $3.50; J ] Meth-
vim, and J. 7. Diekerson.
The Sunday School. $3.50 to 9:45.
: the Superintendent, Prof A. b Her
ing. 9.45 to 10, the Teacher; w $.
staley 10 to 1876, the Pastors Rela-
! tion to the Sunday School; H. p. snod-
grass. 1915 to 1880, General Dis
cission.
Home Department, 1O:3o to 10:45,
e W. Nj. Wilson.
The Adult Glass Movement 10'45
to l1:15; a. @ Jackman.
Missions in Sunday School, 11:15 to
se 1870; J. J. Shaw
te Saturday Afternoon
!" Devotional exercises, 200 to 2:15s
ar NJ. G. Dobbs.
Sc Our Missionary interests s-2:15 te
ty 2:3O, How to Increase Missionary In
teiest in the District; NJ. L. Butler
at 2. 30 to 2s45. Distribution Of Tracts ans
be Books, w. 7. Ready 2:45 to 800
ID. Young Peoples Mission Study Class
n es; Nj Smith. 800 to 3:15, senio
nj Epworth League Miss Aldridge. 81
ill to $3.50, Junior Epworth League; Mrs
ry Bateman. $3.50 to 9:45. Woman
all Home Mission Society; Mrs. Kimbrc
&C. S:45 to 4.OO. Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society; Mrs. Dickerson AM
re- Mrs. scoern.
nj General Discussion.
a.. Saturday Night
The Modern Sunday School Move
ment
Our Greatest Need in the District
Church Buildings; F. G. Mayberry, v
G. Driscoll, ]. w. French, J. J. Bale.
Sunday Morning
Tell A Standard Sunday School, 9.45
to- Sermon on Missions, 11:00; J.
Methyin.
you Sunday Afternoon
an Reyivals, $3.50; NJ. L. Butler.
ley Followed by General Discussion.
his Sunday Night
My A Review and Forecast 1880;
II. McGhee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-19
BIG CLEAN-UPIN
PROGRESS

From reports received 1t is evident
that a vast amount Of cleaning was
done all over town today. The cold
weather interfered with the operations
to some extent, but it didn't deter
scores Of people from vigorously ap-
plying brooms rakes and shoyels.
The good work is to be completed
tomorrow It is expected that each
person win clean up on and around
his own premises, piling the rubbish
in the alley SO that it can be haulet
away An infamable material should
be burned, special care being taken t
prevent any damage to property
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-09
The Forest Fires.

Duluth, Minn., Sept. 9.-Only 8
shifting of the light wind blowing during
the night saved the town of Hibbing
from destruction, according 10 message
from there today. A FIRE engine and
company OF men were sent out from
Duluth lsst night to be held 10 readi-
ness should the flames reach that town.
Grand Msrias on the north shore con-
tinues 10 be surrounded by flames. The
pc pie are In a worse plight than those
on the Mesbs range. They have nc
place OF refuge except the lake.
The fires have approached within one
mile of The town. 1t is reported thai
the flames sre backing down upon the
city in great bounds and II the hre'
reaches there before q boat, the people
will be in great danger. The situation
at Hibbing was rendered less critica
today when the wind died down and tn'
fires subsidized.
The fund raised here for the relief o
the sufferers has exceeded $50, 600
Advices received here from Sturgis, ;
D., and from Calumet and Norway
Mich, state that forest fires are ais'
raging near these places. Three troop
from Fort Meade, near Sturgis have beer
sent out to fight the FIRE there, which i
threatening the properties Of the Home
stake Mining Company. More than
score of forest fires are reported burning
In the Black Hills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-09
Hughes to be Nominated.

New York, Sept. 9.-Tbat Governor
Hughes will be renominated on the first
ball a. Sarat G, next Tuesday now
seems to be assured. Herbert Parsons,
chairman of the New York county re-
publican committee was the first to
climb upon the Hughes band wagon.
He issued statement in which he ad-
mi ted that lsrge majority Of the dele
gates from that county would vOte for
Hughes. That means that his orgauizl-
ton containing 1877 votes in the conven-
ton, so far as be can control 1t, will vote
solidly for the governor. Later came q
very carefully prepared statement from
Timothy L. Woodruff, chairman of the
republican state committee, who has
been one Of the foremost of the recall
trant stats leaders. 1t winds up with
an assurance that whoever may be the
nominee Of the convention, Hughes or
any one else," will receive the most
loyal and earnest support Of the state
organic ton. There Is altogether too
much ct stake 10 this presidential year,
concludes Chairman Woodruff, "for any
republican to allow his prejudices, or
even his personal desires to impair the
present prospects of splendid rspubli-
can victory 10 the nation and the state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

Florida produces the finest lead pencil
cedar In the word.
The population of this country in
creases one and half millions year.
OF Msryland's twenty-three counties
all but seven are upon navigsble waters.
Asia and Africa have abou, 5000, 900
Christians and 642, 100000 ron-Ohrs-
tians.
la twenty-;hree years of A lantic
stesming the Britannia burned $40, 900
tons Of coal.
The moons surface contains about A.
6S5, 900 square miles, or four times the
area Of Europe.
Mrs. Russell Sage and Miss Auna
Warner have given the govern nent Con-
siIulion island, In the Hudson, to be
added to the West Point reservation.
An Eoglish medical officer says neg
lected teeth cause large percentage CT
disease OF the digestive organs, and men
are most offenders Of the sanitary rule of
cleaning teeth daily.
Jacob 8. Coxey, Who led the army Of
unemployed men from his home at Mt.
Vernon, o., to Washington, fourteen
years SGD, and WHO'S now in New York,
announces that he intends to work for
the populist party and for the election Of
Thomas Watson during the presidential
campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-09
No French Wine.

Reims, France, Sept. 9.-The gfsvest
crisis that ever confronted the Cham
payne vineyards of France is now at
haad in the destruction OF this years
crop at the Midi vineyards and those OF
the famous Silltrj and Epernay regions,
where frances most famous wines are
made. Mayors of the various towns in
the affected regions, declared today that
fty.four fifty-6f.hs of the crop is already
irremedisbly lost, with scant prospect
of saving the small fraction remaining.
Fears are entertained that scarcely q
bottle of frances most famous wine
will be made this year. The vineysrls
have been devastated by mildew and an
insect which is fatal to the grape vines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-09
Bank Looted,

Copenhagen, Sept 9.-Accountant:
who are going over the books OF the
Zealand Peasants Savings Bank, which
was looted to the extent of q million
or more through the operations OF M.
Albert, its president, who was formtr
minister Of justice, expressed the fear
today that the national treasury and the
national bank had also suffered from
Albtrti's crooked fnsnciering.
The handling Of the public's money
by Albeit is likely to result in one OF
the greatest scandals the country has
ever known and the resignation Of the
cabinet, DOW in session, is expected to
follow.
The extent of Albertps frauds grow
as the investigt ton proceeds. Thous-
ands Of deposilors of small means have
lost sll their savings through Albertps
operations and the feeling against him
Is interse
Crowds swarm the streets crying out
for revenge against him and bitterly
denouncing the government and bank
off oials for not discovering his methods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-09
Bull Cores Balloon.

Port Jsrvis, N. Y, Sept. 9.-Bull,
balloon and boys we're mixed together
nesr here yesterday. The bull attacked
a balloon built by youthful members OF
the Glen Eyre Aero Club, and Charles
Brownson and William Hsrding made
the frat ascent. The balloon rose a few
feet and sailed over fence. There WIS
too much ballast aud before the aero
uauts could throw 1t out the air bag
dropped 10 the next field, where the bull
charged 1t. The aerousuls got safely
away, and, relieved of their weight, the
balloon might have risen had not the
BULBS horns torn q huge rent in it. 1t
collapsed; the Triumphant bull trampled
it aud got badly tangled in the torn
cloth, ropes and netting.
The bull, wrapped 10 the balloon,
gyrated over the field, and so scared
several COWS that they broke through the
fence and took to the woods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-09
COURT OF APPEALS.

The following is the business done in
the Court of Appeals at Stsunton yest'r-
day:
The Blue Ridge Light and Power Cum
pany VS.. Price, argued aud submitted.
Harlow's administrator vs. Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company, argued and
submitted.
Next cases: Buens Vista Extract
Company VS.. Hickman and Reed We.
Reed.
A writ of error and supersedess was
allowed 10 the case of Button against
the Commonwealth. Walter 3. Burt N
IVES indicted in the Corporation Court, OF
Richmond, some time ago on the charge
Of desertion and uousupport OF his wife.
Mrs. Dorothy Dickerson Button. The
jury gave the accused man q term OF
twelve months 10 the city Jail. The de-
PENDANT is well known 10 Richmond.
The following ether appeals we're also
granted:
Davis ct al. vs.. Annex Corporation,
from the Norfolk City Circuit Court, fp-
peal allowed; Lake DrGmmoDd Wat r
Company vs.. johnson, from Norfolk
County Circuit Court, writ OF error and
supt rsedeas; McGr0ry VS.. Garrett, from
the Norfolk city Law and Ohsncery Court
Wr of error and supersedeas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-09
Bank to Reopen.

Harrisonburg, Pa, Sept. 9.-The
Mount Washington Savings and Trust
Company Of PittsOurg was today author
lied TO reopen its doors fer the purpose
of paying of its deposit9rs, but not to
receive dep sits or transact any other
business. This WIS after the officers OF
institution had agreed to comply with
all the requirements of the banking de-
partment, including the payments OF
time deposits. The officers of the bank
had been summoned 10 appear before
the attorney general today, but failed.
B mixing Com missioner Berkey was there
upon advised to appoint q temporary re-
ceiver, but refriiued from doing so when
a. sured that the bank officials would
comply with the department demands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-09
Illinois Democrats.

Perois, ILL.,, Sept 9-The proceedings
Of the democratic state convention which
began here today, we're overshadowed
by the presence Of William j. Bryan.
The convention and the speech deliver
ed by Bryan and Aide Stevenson, msrk-
ed the formal opening of the campaign
In Illinois. Nearly 40, 900 persons we're
here to hear Brysn's speech. After
routine business had been disposed Aldie
Stevenson paid a tribute to Bryan. Fol-
lowing Stevenson, Bryan was introduced
and delivered his address on the Estate
aud Nation" After this speech Bryan
addressed an overflow meeting In the
conrt house square, where an immense
t1rong heard him. Tonight Gov tr
John A. Johnsan of Minnesota and
John II. Atwood of Kansas will speak
at the coliseum,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-09
TELEdRApnIc RREyITIes.

The fight between Joe Cans, the Bal
timore negro, and Battling Nelson will
take place al San Francisco this evening.
The schooner Phyllis Gray was Loot
today of Devonshire, EGG, in storm
that Is sgsin sweeping the Eoglish coast.
Der crew of 10 was drowned.
III health drove George Webfr, 6S,
former sheriff of Hamilton county and
millionaire nt:red iron operator, to COM
init suicide at his county home near
Cincinnati, O., today.
Despite the protests Of the manufsc-
turers Of the state, Congressman Lilley
was nominated for the govtrnorship by
the Connecticut republican st,te coz
vention today. receiving 4O2 votes out Of
the SIT cast.
John Tilden, jr., president OF the
Baker Underwear Company was NOR
tally wounded and his engineer was
killed today when the manufsctur RS
motor boat exploded on Lake Oscawans,
pine miles north OF Peekskill, N. Y.
Tilden's engineer was blown TO pieces
when the gasoline caught fire and ex.
ploded.
During q temporary Fl. of insanity
Pesrson Talley, of WILMINGTON, Del,
secured q broad axe early this morning
while bis family were sleeping and muir
derously attacked bis wife, his niece
and the lstter's husband, inf citing
wounds from which they sre not expect
ed to recover. Talley was arrested and
held without bail.
| Superintendent of Police Regain an
noUnces that he will begin at once TO
enforce the provisions Of the city Grill
uancts that call for children t, vacate
the streets at Buffalo. N. Y st s o'clock
at night. The order goes into effect to-
night and all girls under the age Of IA
and boys under the sge OF II found on
the street, after s O'Clock, unless accom-
panied by older persons, will be taken
into custody.
Because she says he dragged his
mother-in-lsw out of bed by the hair of
her head Spencer B. Bedel is today in
the hospital at Jersey CITY, N. j pune
tured by three bullets and his vile Mary
who shot him is 10 jail. Bedell, his
wife says, first abused her and then al
tackled her mother, Mrs. Margaret
Bunny. Then came the shots. two
piercing the mans shoulder and ne his
neck. Bedell is likely to recover.
A climax to the sensational $S5 coo
| gold brick robbery on the steam pip
Tsnsms two yesrs ago, was the ARE of
James II Beggs who reached Seattle,
WASH, today from Mono, Alaska.
Beggs was arrested on the charge Of en-
/ teriug the stat, With golden goods. Part
of the loot was returned by Bobby
Miller, who has just finished ron Of
imprisonment, but Beggs, 1t is claimed,
knows where $40, 900 Of the plund, ia
hidden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-09
The Iowa Dead Lock.

Dts Moines, Ia, Sept 9.-When the
Iowa Hous, and Senate met 10 joint dis
cussion today, the Cummins men de-
clared that six of the "stsnd patlers"
who yesterday voted against the governor
for the short term in the United States,
had promised TO support Oummius,
giving him 70 votes of tbs n necessary
to elect Oummins received GA votes and
Claude R. Potter, the democratic candi-
date, as with 43 yotes scattered yesterday.
The scattering ballots we're cast BY toe
''stsnd patters." II Was expected that
154 members woulitt.end today, making
it necessary for CumminS TO get n to be
elected.