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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-30

RIDDLES
RECORD

published for VIM. Stacey at five
cents line)
To the Electors Of Grady County:
On June 25th DR.. Riddle paid for
and caused to be published in the
Chiekasha express, a letter written
by VIM. Fl. Murray, Speaker OF the
House OF Representatives, which con
tains the following paragraph.
eDr. Riddle was at all times sober,
honest and faithful tb his duties. He
voted right upon all questions. = :
We each voted for the same general
policy"
Yesterday at Ardmore the State
Federation of Labor unanimously
adopted the following resolutions
which were prepared BY Miss Kate
| Bernard, commissioner Of charities.
Whereas, Speaker William H.
Murray Of the first house Of represen-
tatives Of Oklahoma, has by his own
actions proved himself to be a repre-
sentative Of class interests instead Of
the interests Of the masses, and
Whereas, his duplicity in connection
with the graduated land tax bill, the
usury bill, the telegraphers bill, the
child labor bill, the eight hour bill
the full-crew bill and his opposition al
wen as underhanded work to practical
IL all legislation proposed in behalf 0
the agricultural and laboring masses
shows conclusiyely that he was a rep
resentatiye OF corporations, and
Whereas, his gag rule as speaker 9
the house and his disrespect shown 7
ladies has proven MIN to be man des
titue Of honor and void Of principle.
Therefore, be it resolved, that th
Oklahoma State Federation Of Labo
in convention assembled, does herr
by pronounce William Fl. Murray q
unfair to union members everywher
and we urge and pledge our effort
and ballots to the end that he shall
defeated for any political office
nay aspire to and we shall regard al
official party that continues to boo
William H. Murray, as an enemy
the masses of Oklahoma.
That letter and these resolution
conclusiyely the charges ] have ma'
and proved against Riddle
Murray is seeking TO control Il
next legislature and Riddle is his ca
didate in this county
Yours truly
VIM. Stacey.
chiokasha, July 80.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-30
MUSTER IN THE.
UNIFORM
RANK
NOTABLE EVENT AT PYTHIAN
HALL LAST EVENING LARGEST
COMPANY IN OKLAHOMA

Resplendent in their new uniforms,
Company No. / Of the Uniform Rank
Of the Knights Of Pythias was muster
ed in last night by Col. H. L. San
ders Of Webber Falls and Col. ]. &.
shannafelt if Oklahoma city.
Following the inspection Of the
company by the superior officers. col.
Sanders and Col. shannafelt both
made appropriate addresses to the
crowd Of Knights and Pythian Sis
ters who were assembled. Company
no was the largest new company
ever mustered in in Oklahoma. said
Col shapnafelt, and both speakers
were profuse in praises Of the local
lodge and the temple Of loyal Pythian
Sisters.
Before Che ceremonies at the hall
began the visiting knights and ladies
were entertained at supper at the
Early Hotel and were given . drive
over the city ard at the concl lsior
OF the exercises at the hall delicious
fruit punch and cake was served by
the ladies'
Following are the naivetg Of tht
company
II, D. Wheeler, captain
II. +. Stephenson. lst lieutenant
II. D. Laboone, End lieutenant.
J. A. Donell commissary sergeant.
M. Z. Gilbert, chaplain.
s. Garner. secretary
Il II. Evans, treasurer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-30
IN
OCTOBER

Voters who have failed to register
viii have another chance to get their
names on the books.
H. ]. Miller, secretary Of the eoun-
ty election board, received a letter
today from VIII Linn. secretary Of the
state board, saying that the registra-
ton books viii be kept open during
the last week in October.
1t has been understood that there
would be no registration after the
last Saturday in July but it appears
that this rule applied only to the
primary
Nearly 1000 voters registered in
Chiclxasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-30
TEN TOWN BUILDERS TO
GUARANTEE BONUS
(By Secretary AIlardl


The citizens Of chckasha individuals have lost an opPO-
tunity Of lifetime have something for themselves ndi-
vdualy whilst doing for the city As whole
The University Heights addition proposition was planned 70
give in value to purchasers that asked bonus the
railroad neurbau proposition and in addition give
the cyto the payers park college site and seven hous
and dollars with which to improve them.
In all that beautiful pct there Is not single lot that VIII not
be worth $500 the day the street railroad and
many them will worth $500 and 5000 the day the last pays
men will fall due.
All citizens were given opportunity become partners IN
speculation the fact that Of the four hundred and forty
eight was proposed SELL but hundd and seventeen
for the meeting and but hfyseven
following the meeting up evening evidences the interest
the public spirit the foresight Of this community
In order that the credit may given where credit is due
list Of all lot buyers is given in another column.
the which has had the proposition in hand
been made Of the kind Of that discouraged
overwhelming odds they would have thrown up proposition
stand back expecting profit by the works OF
neghbors suffer stigma having crushed all hopes
But Chickash may be thankful that the committee is made
Of serner stuff
They knew allow the proposition fail on the part Of
citizens Chickasha that time could not
and they set to work figuring
plan finally agreed upon, and the ten persons who
have interested themselves the proposition do not clean up many
dollars through being driven the point Of
despair then we do not know how to figure
These gentlemen will buy University Heights addition OF
Mr. Randolph and will obgte pay the bonus
the street railroad and the interurban.
Where the taxpayers will lose most in this proposition
that they will have grounds prepared to
college university site and the probability that the
park may also be abandoned.
Something had to be DONE
citizens turned the opportunity for safe ndiv
dual investments
The proposed railroad and nteruban not to be
allowed 60 up as a bubble.
The plan lined will give to both the street railroad
the required and the time leave the
gentlemen who day several thousand dollars to the
good"
Citizens have for years hen linked with
ens that have Chickash the thrifty city today step
ped into the breach and
THE STREET RAILROAD AND INTERURBAN WILL
BE BUILT.
Later At meeting of the committee.
which is in session as we go to press, a new
proposition has been decided upon by
which, if 800 lots are taken by the people
a guarantee will be given by the street rail-
road and Interurban company, the first
payment of $25 to be made in 90 days. Sc
cond in 90 and S25 in | 20 days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-30
PETTY BROKE
The RECORD

With 1906 instruments affecting real
estate filed in his office yesterday Geo
Petty, regiter Of deeds. flashed all
previous records.
The largest number ever filed in any
one day heretofore was AZ.
At the rate his business is now in
creasing, Mr.. Petty will have to en-
large his office force.
The unprecedented amount Of re-
cording is accounted for by the impet-
US given to land trading by the remov-
al Of restrictions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-30
FIREMEN
AREFOR
RIDDLE

published for the Chickasha fire
men at cents line.
When the bill to provide for pen
sloning the injured and disabled fire.
men Of the state was called up for
final passage in the House Of Repre-
sentatives and was being laughed to
scorn by certain members, Dr. Riddle
rose and spoke in defense Of me bill.
Below we give an extract from his
speech:
"Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen Of the
House; Before you indefinitely post
pone this bill | desire to be heard a
few minutes Gentlemen, you are
mistaken when you say that the peo-
Die are not interested in this bill.
The money does not come from the
pockets Of the farmer to pay these
pensions, It is provided in this bill
that the fund comes from percent
Of the insurance premiums written In
the cities, therefore not one dollar
comes from the farmer, but from the
insurance companies.
This is a just bill, patriotic bill
want to paint for you two pictures
before you vote against this bill.
hear the mufled beat Of the drum and
the shrill notes Of the fife as they call
the soldiery Of a country to arms !
see the brave men as they march
away. / see them again as they re-
turn TO their homes with empty
sleeves and leaning on crutches.
hear the plaudits Of their country
as they vote a pension to these
maImed aand disabled heroes. Gentle
men. this is patriotism.
I hear the alarming sound Of the
hresell | see the fremen Of the city
a. they come down the street a
pshtning speed. taking their lives int
their own hands. brave men as Goo
ever made, dashing on to probable
death 10 save the property and live'
~ others From a FIVE story building
the flames are leaping from the win
dows. All is excitement A mothe
stands and wrings her hands in agony
, for wonder in the topmost window ne
innocent child is seen. She calls %
hero 10 save her child. The crow
rrns pals and sick at the result.
eroman snatchos the scaling ladde
+ from the window and leaps from VII
) dow to window until at last \
/ reaches the child, and tucking It b.
n meath his cloak he deseends throug
n tbe smoke and fame and deposit
i 4 safely in it's mothers arms me
t falls dead at her feet I hear anothf
y patriotie people say give these n
roes a pension for their saerine
Cod forbid that the day should eY'
e na, shall so forget my dui
d these laborers who live and die +
Z I the protection Of others and Fo
vote against this bill
: People Of Chickasha, the at7Ye
n part Of a speech made by Dr. Ridd
,e Il defense Of a bill that would on
ie some inducements for men to stay
ID the are-aghting service, resulting IN
d. CONTINUED on page hve1
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-30

Of the first ward. The club appointed
the president to obtain permission to
meet in me South School building,
where the meeting will be held next
Monday night. The club isy develop
ing more strength each meeting night
and great interest IS being taken in
the topics that come up for discussion.
All residents Of the first ward are in
pited tn attend and lake an interest
! in home school and city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-30
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Express subscribers living on 4th,
5th, 9Th, 7th and Sth streets from Iowa
avenue south will please notify the Of
fee if papers are not being received
regularly. The regular carriers, Jack
Mcclure and Clyde Turner, are sick
and their substitutes have not thor
ouehly learned the routes
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-30
SOUTHSIDE IMPROVEMENT
CLUB WILL MEET

The Southside Improvement Club
will meet next Monday night at the
South Side school building, where
some important matters will come up
connected with the home and school,
and general improvements for the
city. At the regular meeting last
Monday night the club extended the
boundaries Of the district to take in all
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-30

The v. E. seitz root beer tickets
are sdll good and viii be taken by
Spruce and Co., first door west Of Mid
nav hotel 7-S0-st
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
TELEGRAPH SAVES A LIFE
Druggist Wires Man 70 Whom He
Gave Poison by Mistake.
Caught ON Train Just N He starts
To Take Fatal
Dose.

Utica. March 2L-ACcOrding 10 a story
that was told at the railroad Offices here
to-day. a fatality was narrowly averted
last night, when William Brady. pas
Senger travelling over the Mohawk and
Malone Division OF the New York Cen
tral from Montreal TO New York C''v,
was stopped barely In time from taking
a poison given through mistake by a
Montreal druggist
Brady has the telegraph to thank for
escaping death shortly before the train
left Montreal Brady entered a drug store
and requested that prescription he had
be compounded in a hurry. as he was
abo.n to leave the city.
Soon after Brady had left the store with
his medicine the druggist discovered that
he had by mistake used a deadly drug
in compounding the mixture The drug
gst. thoroughly frightened, rushed TO the
station, and, not knowing Bradys desti-
nation or the train he left on, sent mes
sages to several stations on the Grand
Trunk and other roads, informing the
man of the mistake which had been
made.
One OF these messages was sent TO Up
per Lake. in the Adirondacks. and as the
train stopped at that station the tele-
graph operator jumped on board and
called Brady's name. He was none too
soon. as Brady was at that moment
standing at the water tank preparing to
take the medicine.
The mistake was explained. and the
medicine thrown away.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

legitimate effort to secure for the work
ers their inaIienable liberties and their
proper recognition as vital portion OF
the fabric Of our civilization We pledge
ourselves TO use every lawful and honor
able effort TO carry out the policy agreed
upon at this conference We pledge our
Industrial political financial, and moral
support 10 our own members and to our
friends wherever found. not only for the
present time. but for the continuous effort
which may be necessary for success. We
pledge ourselves 10 carry on this work
until every industrial and political activity
of the workers is guaranteed It's perma-
nent place and usefulness in the progress
OF our country.
Let labor not falter for one instant; the
most grave and momentous crisis ever
faced by the wage-wOTkers of our cOun-
try is now upon US
Our industrial rights have been shOrn
from US and our liberties are threatened
1t rests with each OF US 10 make the
most earnest. impressive, and law-abiding
effort that lays within our power To re-
store these liberties and safeguard our
rights for the future II we are 10 save
the workers and mayhan even the nation
Itself from threatened disaster.
This is not a time for idle fear.
Let every man be up and doing Ac-
ton consistent. action persistent, action
insiStent is the Eatchword-"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
ORIENTAL TO SETTLE UP.
New York Banks Assets Turned
Over to Director.

New York. March 21-State Superin-
tendent of Banks Clark Williams disre-
garded Attorney General Jackson's legal
advice, and to-day handed over the assets
of the Oriental Bank to the director of
that institution.
The action by the State superintendent
was all that was needed to insure the
payment OF depositors in full under the
banks agreement with the Metropolitan
Trust Company.
The turning over of the assets by the
State superintendent was exactly what
the attorney general desired 10 prevent.
As the chief law officer of the State.
Mr. Jackson has written two letters TO
Supt- Williams. expressing the opinion
that the agreement between the Oriental
Bank and the Metropolitan Trust Com
pany is Illegal and that the appellate
division in its recent decision vacating
the Teceivership did not pass on the
validity or legality Of the plan. Mr.. Jack
sons application to the appellate divi-
sion for leave to carry the Oriental
Bank case up TO the Court of Appeals is
still pending
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

BELIEVES HARRY THAW SANE
Mother Thinks Son Has Fully Re-
covered His Mind.

New York March H.-The numerous
stories coming from Pittsburg during
the last week to the effect that the Thaw
family has been divided over the ques-
ton of Harry Thaw's affairs. have been
so persistent that Mrs William Thaw.
through her counsel here, Col. Franklin
Bartlett. to-day stated that the stories
were absolutely without foundation and
that there was no dissension in the Thaw
family
Mrs. Thaw also believes. as dc. after
several talks had recently with Harry,
that ne is now sane" said Col. Bart
lett
Does that mean that Mrs. Thaw will
begin some action to have Harry freed
from Matteawan?' Col Bartlett was
asked.
Il am not the counsel in that action. 3"
he replied. but il does not mean that
Mrs. Thaw will begin any such action
at this time
Col Bartlett reiterated his belief in
Thaw's sanity, but declined to state what
had led him TO this belief beyond the
talks he had had with Thaw himself,
nor would he admit that any action
was in preparation for getting Thaw out
of the asylum.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
QUEENS VIOLATE TIE LAWS
Insist on Buying Drinks While
Guests of Club.
Royalty from England and RUSSIA
Pay for Noggins of
scotch.

London, March 2i.-There have been
some notable Iawbreakers during the past
week
In the first place the British revenue
laws have been broken by no less per
sonages than the Queen Of England and
the Empress Dowager Of Russia. who
visited the Union Jack Club on March L.
They were so tickled by the neat little
nOgglns in which the whisky goes which
is put up for soldier and sailor members
of the club, that they insisted on buying
one each.
The secretary Of the club begged them
TO accept the hoggins as a present. but
the Queens insisted on paying their two
pennies. as did also the Princess Vic
toria
All three, by the way. declare their
preference for Scotch.
The club, Of course, risks immediate
closure for selling intoxicants to non
members, but the internal revenue au-
thorities have. up to the present. taken
no proceedings
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
.KUROPATKIN ON WAR
Russian General Says Japan
Is Dissatisfied.
THINKS NATION NEEDS FLEET
Declares Government. However. Is
Too Hard Pressed TO RehabiIitate
Navy without sighting the Army.
CbagFined at Action OF Courts in
Trying Defenders of Port Arthur.

ST. Petersburg. March 21.-Gen. Kuro-
patkin, looking aged and slightly un-
kempt as compared with the days In
Manchuria, has been spending the win
ter in st. Petersburg and mixing a good
deal in society.
In "A recent interview. ne said little OF
importance, but when questioned on the
situation in the near East, he said II
would not do for him. former minister
Of war. to speak freely.
He declared: Il can only say that for
Russia such a war would be a great
misfortune. but if such war is in
evitable. then it would be better to go the
whole way cost what It will, than to
stop when the work is half done. as she
did in the Russo-Japanese war"
Asked what he thought Of the rumors
that japan was again preparing to at
tack Russia. Gen. Kuropatkin said:
Il cannot say whether the rumor is
based on truth or not. but | am con-
vinced that Japan is dissatisfied with
the results OF the recent war"
Gen. Kuropatkin believes that Russia.
II she intends 10 remain a great country
must have great fleet. but he lamented
the fact that her means were limited
and the more money that was spent on a
feet the more the army would be
neglected
Speaking finally Of the court-martial OF
the commanding officers al Port Arthur.
the general said.
1t has been a great hardship for
everybody. A great story Of heroic de-
fense has been spoiled by all sorts OF
petty intrigues and calumnies, but the
evidence shows that the great bulk of
the Russian officers and men fought
we'll"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
SPRINGFIELD AWARDED DATE.
VIII BE scene of National Regatta
on August 10 and 10.

New York. March 2i.-Springfieid was
awarded the NATIONAL regatta at the an
nual meeting OF the National Association
Of Amateur Oarsmen executive committee,
held at the New York Athletic Club to-
night. The date was set for August u
and l5 New York was the other appli-
cant for the meet.
The following dates for regattas were
adopted:
May Z3-American Henley. at Philadelphia
May D-Hsrlem Regatta Association. Harlem River
June 3-Schuylkill Navy regatta
July 4-People's regatta, Philadelphia; New Eng
land Rowing Association Boston. regatta at Spring
field Mass.
july ls-HobOksn Amateur Rowing Association,
Hudson River.
July = and 25-Central States at Quincy. III.
luly and August canadian Rowing Associa.
ton
September Middle States regatta.
September and 9-Old Home Week at Troy.
Ny.
New York Bay Regatta Association, date held
over
President James B. Kington. Of the
Harlem River Association, occupied the
chair. and the other members of the
committee present were:
John o. Regan, Metropolitan Rowing Club: ]. X.
Fcntemeyer. Newark: Judge James s Tighe Sleeps
head BAY Club; H. T. Wardwei and James Z. Fox
Boston; c. W. Priesendanz and H. +. Burke, Phila-
delphia: J. H. Schaab St Louis; G. R. Zappone
Washington: ID. B. Dufield Detroit Mich, and ].
NJ. Francis. Troy. y. I.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
PRISONER NOT A THIEF.
William McGirr, Tired of Life, At
tempts Suicide.


tempts Suicide.
Winnipeg, Manitoba. March H.-The case
of Adelbert Lafonde, OF Manchester, y.
H.. who was kidnapped at Ottawa. H.
a few days ago, is attracting considerable
attention here. and already the authori-
ties at Washington have interefered and
have taken the matter up with the Do
minion authorities at Ottawa. Ontario.
and further interesting complications are
expected any moment.
Now il transpires Lafonde is no thief
and instead of skipping from innipeg with
$500 belonging TO the Travellers Insurance
Company, there is 1893 due him in COM
missions
This is admitted by the company La
fonde was arrested at Ottawa. H.. on
charge OF theft and was held there IN
Jail for five months. pending extraditlon
papers. which came to naught, as il is
now learned Washington authorities did
not issue them. When Detective Chit
tick. of the Manitoba provincial police,
arrived at Ottawa for the prisoner. he
found no authority for bringing him back
to Canada.
When Lafonde was released from Otta-
wa jail. Marshal Fox. Of that town. at
once re-arrested him. despite the fact
that he had neither warrant nor other
authority
Chittick hanGcuffed Lafonde. and, by
bribing the crews of several freights,
managed TO land his prisoner in Canada.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
HEAVIEST SNOW SINCE 1854.
Norfolk Crops Protected from Cold
by white Covering.

Norfolk. Va. March A.-The snow
which commenced here yesterday after
noon and continued throughout last night
proved to be the heaviest fall of a single
March day here since 1864.
When the snow finally stopped this
morning. II had reached a depth of five
and a half inches.
The thermometer early this moring re-
corded a temperature of three degrees
below the freezing point. Vegetation.
crops. shrubbery. and trees. it appears,
suffered but little from the cold. protected
from the biting winds. as they were by
the snow. A few trees We're broken bv the
wind, and few wires were laid low.
Among the wires put out OF commission
was that Of the United States Weather
Bureau telegraph service from Cape
Henry to Hatteras.
Snow fell heavily as far South as VIII
mington. n c. It melted rapidly under
the rays Of a bright sun to-day.