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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Breaking Wire.

Anybody who has tried to break a
piece of wire without the aid Of pair
Of pinchers will probably agree that the
operation is both a difficult and pain
full one. There is a method, however.
by which 1t may be easily accomplish
ed. By bending the wire into a loop
and pulling both ends as tight as pos
sible an injury will be caused to the
wire, which on being Strengthened will
Immediately break. By this means
wire up to No. 12 gauge may be sue
cessfully dealt with.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Her Mild Ambition.

"You expect your boy to become a
good manY
The mothers face fell.
He is not brilliant child" she
made answer doubtfully. mo, l think
I shall have to be content If he attains
only moderate success becomes a
very rich man, say, or something like
that"-Puck.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07

inspiration that created that especial
jurisdiction, 1t is unacceptable; and
the sooner it is brought about, the
less trouble and anxiety its officers
will have in the future.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07

Think" says an aeronaut, OF
transportation through the free, pure
air; the realm of absolute liberty; no
tricks, no franchises" Is this Ar
cadian sure that the trust. the toll
gate and the constable will be kept
out of the atmospheric domain?
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
A Scratch.

"How does Mrs. Sleigh get on in the
clubp
'0h, she always comes up to the
scratch"
"Of course she does--the catl-Kan-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07

An order for 100000 worth of au-
tomobile gas engines, placed at Lo-
sansport, Ind, is to be cancelled in
case of Bryan's election. If every
thing that stands still awaiting the
result of November 8 could be reck-
oned up the total would run into
hundreds of millions
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07

During the last democratic admin
istration the number of sheep in the
United States fell off 100000 and
wool sold for 80 cents that now
brings 90. A reversion to this state
of affairs is what Mr. Bryan offers
American farmers in return for their
campaign contributions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07

Nantucket has just erected me
mortal tablet to "a of its citizens who
fought with John Paul Jones on the
Bon Homme Richard AS scarcely
anything remained aAoat at the end
of that engagement the name Of the
ship is sufficient inscription.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07

Postage will soon be cheaper be-
tween England and the United
States than between England and
France, or any other part Of Europe
The parcels post rate between the
United States and England is less
than the rate between any Of our do
mestic Offices, and this doesn't look
so good.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
THElWEATHER

Oregon, Washington, and Idaho
Fair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07

A few doses Of this remedy will In
variably cure an ordinary attack Of
diarrh9a.
II can always be depended vpon.
even In the more severe attacks Of
cramp collie and cholera morbus.
II Is equally successful for summer
diarrhma aud cholera infantum In
children, aud ~ the means Of saving
the lives Of many children each year.
When reduced with water and
sweetened II is pleasant to take.
Every man Of a family should keep
this remedy in his home. Buy II now.
PRICE, csc. LARGE SIZE, 50c.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07

Morning Astorian, 90 per month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
WARNED BY DESERTS
What These Sandy Wastes Mean
to Mother Earth.
A DEATH GRIP ON THE WORLD

They Indicate the Beginning Of the
End Of Our Beautiful Planet, Which
10 Doomed to Roll Through Space
Parehed and Lifeless Orb,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17
s1oO REWARD.

Readers of this paper win be pleas
esd to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that
is catarfh Halls catarrh cure is the
only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a con
stitutional treatment. Halls catarrh
cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and muouous surfaces
OF the system. thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do.
ing its work The proprietors have 50
much faith in its curative powers that
they ofer sioo for any case that IT
fails TO cure Send for list OF tesimo-
malls. Address
y j. CHENEY. & Co, Toledo. o
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Take Hairs family p.Ils for consti-
patton dim
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17
MORE SPECTATORS AND
SMOKE THAN FIRE

A big crowd and considerable smoke
We're the most noticeable details o.
the fire this morning in the furnace
room Of the sehluter building The
ianl'or was cleaning up The building
and stuffed a large amount Of paper.
soiile wen and some dry. in the ire
box Upon lighting it the damp pa
per wouldn't burn rapidly and aHed
the room with dense smoke. wioh
rose from the windows and attracted
The attention OF the passersby The
ilre department was eailed and soon
had all possible danger apened
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17
DEMONSTRATION FARM
on THE JOHNSON PLACE

Mr. H. Johnson OF this city
Will have the first demon.
stration farm established by Uncle
Sam in this part Of the county
F. +. Ferguson. Of Minco. who is az
ent for the department Of agriculture
and has authority to select farmers
and suitable tracts Of land for demon.
stration purposes. has secured alr
Johnson's consent 10 cultivate a few
acres according to the rules laid down
by the department and 10 keep the re.
quired records.
The selection Of Mr. johnson is an
excellent one. He is not only prac.
ticai farmer on an extensive scale but
but he has made a careful study of
scientific agriculture for years. His
demonstration ought to show good re-
suits
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17
NOW is THE TINE
TO BUY A PIANO

My store being closed mp on ac.
count Of litigation. have five pianos
In the depot that / win close out for
less money than such instruments
have ever been sold for in the state
Of Oklahoma These pianos retail at
from s4Oo to $500, and can Be bought
for less than cost They have 10 be
sold IN the next ten days See S. u
simons for prices Phone No. CPL
Rine que up and give me your name
y q street number and wall call and
gi7e YOU fun particulars Don't fail
70 take advantage Of this opportunity
S. d sIM0Ns MusIC 60.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17
NEW HOUSE $1,000

Lot 96xi4oi house piastered and
white coated wood work. natural
"a finish large, front porch; good
we'll; plenty fruit and shade trees;
chicken house; electric lights. nice
efass In yard. greatest bargain IN
city on terms Phone $50. Hayes G
Jenkins 6.17-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17
e0ts Isl 10 ATTENn -
SEED MEMS c0NyENr

" ~ = WV EN ION
Ed Bitsche, local manager Of the
Harrington Seed company. left today
for Detroit, Mich to attend the na.
tional Seed Mems convention. He will
stop in Iowa on his return. and spend
three or four weeks visiting relatives.
He carried with him a large amount Of
OF Chickasha booster literature. Jim
Giddings will have charge of the seed
business during his absence.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17
BAPTIST LADIES, AID

The Ladies Aid society Of the Bap-
tist church will meet tomorrow after
noon at three o'clock at the residence
OF Mrs. II. R. conley, SOC Minnesota
avenue. Officers will be elected at
this meeting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

The lodge Of the Womenfs auxiliary
TO the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Fro
men has organized ar the Odd Eel
lows hall this afternoon Tonight the
hfemen their families and friends viii
enjoy IA banquet at the same place.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17
MOORE FIXES Two

Two plain drunks who were taken
in tow by county officers last night
were fined $40 each and sentenced to
five days in Jail by Justice Moore
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

tAe Rock Island transfer guarantees
satisfaction, Phone 70. dtf
n b. Fillerbrown Of Marlow is a
wen known visitor in Chickasha TODAY
Try us-the Model. s.1o-dr
A w Frederick, Of Rush spriegs
was visitor in the city TODAY.
Il your meats don't please you, phone
l4O Tor a change. Neal makes good in
every variety Of fresh and cnred meat
6-1-1mo
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Ed
wards 2OS North Sixth street, a girl
last evening.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

sT-Black SOW weight ESQ to
300 pounds Information leading to
recovery will be rewarded by Every.
body's Gin and Mill company. 6-17.St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

:::: !: SIS: :. 5. !: :: $ !: y. !. :: .::::: s: :
- hall the Owl Soda Fountain
has installed several more
tables. The lovers Of good soda will
always find q variety OF ices, cream.
etc. at this popular fountain. 612.tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17
Brief Bits of City News


Just try us-rne Model If
JAS. Tuttle Of comanehe is trading
in chickasha this week
j. S. Bridwell made a business trip
to Cement this morning.
When you call Rock Island Tranfer
insist on phone 7s. til
Wiley W. George is spending the
day in Oklahoma City on business.
J. E. McAlester Of MARROW is in this
city on business today
When you have baggage or city de-
livery call Rock Island baggage wagon.
Phone 79. dtf
Miss Earl Turner has returned home
from a few days visit in Purcell
n....,
ch,.,.a.Aa If u .'soa ~, 7 80. 4lisaaIho I Y
THE Model. - oo.s
snnaaa e1oa4s
Mr. ana ,rrs loo uodoo. - c,,.4,.
are snspdins fog aavs rith ch,ata
RH snelltng # nebsrd i sns,a
ipg ! faw dsrs u,tb ii. sa,,s,. ,g i 1, wv .,.,
The big electric sign means oro,t+r
in meat. The man behind phone .''.' "a
knows f1.',no |
asba Yesterday after ! yis,t ,y,tb I'M
tives in Haskell rex
tbs nor,noi j ,7s,,,,s !, ~ !. 8,
III Rarr.corl.nd n,oas,.s ' pa'' "
panv u,hen ,o,, n,.at 80 -. -''''''s'
BIZ Mrs Ben II Morgan Fridav N
tenoon.
who has been the enest nj Mrs z
wilson returned home Yesterday
let rs FIJI YOUR prescriptions-tbe |
tfo-.,o r-,.a,..s j.,
40 rasn. 80 -, - i ~ NAM
I s,..,..s- -. 80 ~. eon'psny -
's''0' - 'iiis ei'y quay
M. r,s -, - - -"'s' ''''n ioi
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

n 2 Davis state commander Of the
Knights Of the Maccabees. was in the
city today enroute to Alex where with
NJ. E. Bunnell deputy state command
er' he viii institute a new lodge this
evening
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

FOR RENT-Nice Groom moderr
house. Corner Ninter and Iowa. Phone
No 23S. g-r7.st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

j. W. Warren, a prominent attorney
q Lewisville, Ark, was in the city
Yesterday and visited his friend w. a.
Freeman He is state senator from
his district.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

WEATHER FORECAST

For Chickasha and vicinity.
Tonight and Thursday generally
cloudy weather.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

Miss Ada Tolle OF South McAIester
and Miss Kate slade Of Amarillo, Tex.
are IN the city and viii be bridesmaids
at the Barr-Garland wedding this eve
ming. They are guests at the Garland
home.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

Fresh, juicy, tender-no better meats
sold than those put upon the bloclz at
Meals Phone 140 and get. results.
6-1-lmo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

sTRAYED OR sFoLEN-A brown
and White bird pup about two mo0ths
Old a reward will be given for infor
nation leading to recovery. Paul 4
Arnold, 5o6, South Sixth street
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

:: s.: : 5. : !: :: :: : !: !. : 8: ::: 5: :
has installed several more
tables The lovers Of good soda will
always find variety Of ices, cream
etc, at this popular fountain. 6-12-tf
Miss Kate slade from Amarillo Tax
is the guest Of Miss Amy Brown. 602
South Seventh street
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

Mrs Jack Granlee returned to her
home in Anadarko yesterday after a
visit with relatives in Chickasha. she
was accompanied by her mother-in-
law.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

Finney 4 Dickson are operating an
up-to-date cleaning and repairing es-
adjustment in the basement Of the
Daily Express building. Both work
and satisfaction guaranteed. dtf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17
Certaintey

Just as certain as 1t rains Just
that certain will we still sell
groceries. Call up So if you
want something in the grocery
line. always have everything
that the market affords. APP
preciate every order if It is large
or small.
Our line Of Cakes and Lunch
Goods is complete. Ihave added
something new in the cake line,
Dainty Cream Fingers, if you
want something nice try some
Of these in your next order.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

J R shultz Of El Reno. formerly
hock island car distributor in this city
is IN Chiekasha on business today. He
now represents the Equitable Life In
sufance company
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

Miss Grace James Of Haskell, Texas.
who has been the guest OF Mrs. S. e.
Wilson, reunned home yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

The Whist club will be entertained
BY Mrs Ben F Morgan, Friday AL
ternOon
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

Mrs Clark James returned to Chick
asha yesterday after visit with rela-
tives in Haskell, Tex.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

Miss Vicie Wootten is home from
the normal at Edmond to take part in
the Barr-Garland wedding.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

For good things to drink. line up
at the Model 6-lO.dtf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

Phone 70, Rock Island tranfer com
pauy, when you want to move. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

The big electric sign means quality
in meat The man behind Phone l40
backs up the quality, Ask Neal; he
knows e1-1mo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

+ n Iinsnan has returned home
from a few weeks visit in Kansas
City AIRS Tinsman will remain there
until July FIRST
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

Misses Caroline and Mary Morris
Of Alex who have been the guests OF
Mrs R D Holden. returned home to.
day
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

REMEMBER
we sell on the most liberal terms in Chick
asha Our easy payment plan ought to
interest you.
HAVE 1T CHARGED
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

WE CAN GAVE YOU
MONEY
on your Furniture. Carpets. Rugs and
7ousefurnIshing. Give US the opportunity
to show you. Let US figure on your bill.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-17

4 + Smelling Of anehard is spend
ing q few days with his family ID. this
city
The Forrest City times., 1908-10-02

the river end of this road. the Sacra- mento Valley road, fell into Central Pacific hands. iron was no longer use ful To the defunct San Francisco and Washoe. which was to have taken over all track to Placeryille Yet, Any thing to beat the Central Pacific" was still the cry. and Alfred had need of all his discretion; for the opposition would never knowingly sell rails to the Central Pacific company.
 T have delicate errand here" he wrote toward the close of a long let ter to Stella. that I may not tell you of further than to say I am making as much haste as possible l hope to be one of the passengers 10 Virginia City on the day the Placeryille Stage company has set 10 snow under the Dutch Flat and Donner Lake State COmpany's schedule If so. I shall complete my business there and be with you two days later. Fl telegraph the day leave Virginia
 By the way. Cadwallader is here. ostensibly looking up laborers. which is about all the company gives him to do lately. He Is very cordial. and claims to know Of a secret big deal. mine in Nevada that he wishes me to join him in exploiting. I'm sus- picious of his schemes; vet he has
The Forrest City times., 1908-10-02
CHAPTER XIX. Alfred Pays the Fiddler

Clarifying daylight had not brought Alfred sn easy conscience the morn. ing after the banquet. The spell of the fair sprite he had helI in his arms the night before had been broken with the setting of the lop-sided moon. And Stella, standing on the railroad plat. form. wise in staying away from him till that morning. strong in her re- solve which he could feel but not de tlne-it needed but this attitude to re- call the ardor of his love for her. more insistent as she grew more remote.
 Alfred wrote at great length to Stel- la making a bad matter worse by his 100 ardent defense of Amabel and by self-condemnation that did not ring quite true. The reply to this letter disclosed to him hitherto unknown Stella
 More than a second time he read it. He knew now that he could never de eeive her. She would always know his inmost heart She might uncomplain- ingly bear neglect after marriage. eoldness; but she would never for. give him If he married her with less than the whole of his love.
 The middle of October found in Placeryille, where had been sen lo purchase for the company large amount of fsh-joint i.oa originally bought for the Placeryille road When
The Forrest City times., 1908-10-02

l got three hundred saved already. an on interest; and it'll grow faster all the time. Ma. she helps a lot, too. I'm going to night school in Sacramento. and when l ask you for VI I'll be no Greaser. can't go on my shape. but III make what brains l got stretch like blazes' His face was eloquent. but Sally B. would not look at him.
 Instead she gazed at Viola, all the mothers pent pride shining in her eyes. "Oh. VI" she said, after a pause that was broken only by the buzz of an uneasy autumn fly on the window. I've s;aked hull mountain O hopes on you. ain't never thought O you separate from me. some way. I-"
 She stopped, and Viola spoke with some spirit in spite of her sobs. Put. ma, you expect me to wear Mrs. in front of my name some day, don't you: And Mrs.-Mrs. Carter" she biushed and smiled through her tears, though her gaze shifted to the window. Mrs, Carter's just as good as Mrs. Bernard, sin't it??"
 The mother glanced furtively at Al Nin, whose heart spoke naively in his adoring eyes fixed on Niola's downcast face. The boy had won Sally B.'s ap- probation. vet she could not reiinqu;sh her dream. If !ore brothers had a lived. Nj she went on slowly, T might considered of this. But yo're all yo' paw an mes got to bank on. We're goiE' to be rich some day, an Bernard'll be nam. to conjure with; an yo're all We got 10 do it proud"
 "oh. ma, we're always just going to rich. It may be a thousand years.e There was a heart break in Viola's s voice that touched Stella's sympathy.
 They're so young. Mrs. Sally; it'll be years before they can marry, and they may not care fer each other when the time comes. They're ,oo young 10 marry now: why no. lel marriage drop out of the case uli
The Forrest City times., 1908-10-02
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens during a trip Of the
 Overland Mair' through the Rocky mountains. Uncle Billy" Dodge. stage IlNer, Alfred Vincent. young man. and come across the remains Of d massacre. Later at Anthony's station they find the redskins have carried their destructive work there also. Stella Anthony. daugh- ter of Anthony, keeper of station. is in- uoduced. Anthony has been killed. Vincent Is assigned his work in unearth-
 ns plans of enemies of railroad being built. Vincent visits town where railroad men are working on the road and receives token Of esteem from Stella. The oid stage driver decides to work close to town In order that he may be able to keep fatheriy watch over the young woman. She is engaged as q tutor for Viola Bernard. daughter of hotel land lady. Vincent visits society circles of en-
 earns their secrets. He returns to Stella. iaeh showing signs of love for the other Phineas Cadwaliader, pushing a railroad opposing Central Pacific, reaches mining town. She writes to Alfred Vincent his boast. Plying his attentions Cadwallader insults her and she is rescued by Gideon
 marriage. is rejected. leaves her declaring he will return the sort of a man she will love. Stella hears from her lover 4iideon. and of his phenomenal success
 Finds letter of importance involving plans of opposition road. Plot to destroy eompany.s ship Flora is unearthed and tncrminating evidence against Cadwalla- der on charge If wire tapping is also found Impending disaster to Central Pacific is avertcd by protecting the Flora
 Phineas Cadwallader faces prison on charge of wire tapping. A perfect chain of evidence connects him with plot to blow up Flora" Stella and Alfred rhaW love for each other despite hostility of Gideon. Alfred and Stella pledge their trotn and former is compelled To leave on company business. Mrs. Bernard leaves for scene of husbands recent strike. '' leaving Stella in charge Again the girl repulses Gidcon's advances. In showing Miss Hamilton, niece of q railroad of hcial. about the camp. Alfred somewhat neglects Stella, who shows pain at treat ment. Banquet in railroad town is scene of more monopolization of Alfred by Miss Hamilton, with determination on Stella 8 part 10 change her temperament
The Forrest City times., 1908-10-02
PRESCRIBED cUrlcURA
After Other Treatment FaiIed-Raw Eczema on Baby's Face Had Lasted Three Months-At Last
 Doctor Found Cure.

Our baby boy broke out with ec. zema on his face when one month old. One place on the side of his face the size of a nickel was raw like beefsteak for three months, and he would cry out when l bathed the parts that were sore and broken out I gave him three months treatment from good doctor, but at the end of that time the child was no better. Then my doctor recommended Cuticura. After using a cake of Cnticura Soap. third of a box of Cuticura Ointment, and half a bottle of Cuticura Resolyent he was well and his face was as smooth as any baby $. He is now two years and . half old and no eczema has reappeared. Mrs. NJ. L. Harris. Alton, Kan, May 14 and June 12, 1907"