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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24

The resolutions adopted were as fol-
lows;
Whereas, the public school is the
most important institution Of the time
and
Whereas, the women o. Oklahoma
f0r me first time are permitted to lave
a part in the government Of the
schools, therefore be It
Resolver, That it Is the sentiment
4 the women assembled here that each
work and vote for the members Of
tie school board whom we consider
best fitted for the place, irrespective
Of their party politics or personal in
terests.
That we will register and vote and
urge all otbe- good women 10 do the
same.
That We will use our influence tc
elect for aldermen men who favor
reinforcement OF law and order.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
MASONS HOLD A FINE
MEETING big CROWD

The meeting Of the Mason's lodge
last evening was a notable one for
the large attendance and the excell-
ent maner in which the third degree
was worked.
Thirty visitors from Alex, Verden,
Bradley and other points were present
and the seating capacity Of the hall
was taxed to accommodate them. JEFF
Gilmore Of st. Louis, popular past
master Of the lodge was in charge Of
the work and Myron Humphrey was
raised to the degree Of master mason
After the ceremonies a fine banquet
was enjoyed at the Midway hotel The
lodge will meet again Thursday eve
ming and win have work in the second
degree.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
HOUSES
BURNED

The small oil house in the rear Of
the Holmes grocery caught fire about
5 o'clock this afternoon and in few
moments one cf the tanks exploded
scattering fragments Of lie blazing
structure in all directions. Dense
volumes Of black smoke were ascend
iEg and it was a burning mass when
the fire boys arrived and quickly
drowned the flames.
Ii started from burning trash
heap back of the Early hotel The
tanks contained about so gallons Of
kerosene and gasoline.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
TONIGHT THE CONCERT
Another Great Musical Treat for the People
Of Chickasha- a-Greatest Program yet Given
Don't Miss It

oe this evening is one Of unusual merit
including several composoitions, Of
which the "Chickasha March is one,
written by Prot. Bernell especially
for the occasion.
The band management has gone to
large expense in preparing for the con
band men in thes tate to assist. They
cert employing number Of the best
will have about 35 men on the stage
this evening. See the program on an
other page Of this paper
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
THE BOOSTER
BANQUET
PREPARATIONS FOR A GREAT
TIME COMPLETE MEN OF NOTE
WILL SPEAK

The program for the Booster ban
quet at Convention hall Thursday eve
ming is now complete and the occas-
ion promises to surpass even the big
feed last year. On the toast program
are some Of the best known men in
the state, leaders in business, rail-
road circles and town building move
ments. They win discuss the impor-
tant phases of the commercial and
industrial problems Of the new state
and especially matters pertaining to
the prosperity and development of
Chickasha.
A menu Of the kind for which the
Chickasha ladies' are famous has been
prepared and the inner man" win
surely be delighted Then there is a
musical program which Prof. Bernell
and the band will render for the enter
tainment of the guests. It is right up
I. the standard which Chickasha musi-
|cians maintain.
All members Of the Commercial club
will receive tickets free and it is ex-
pected that at least 200 viii be seated
at the banquet stable. If you are not
a member of the club, now is the time
for you to get in and do your full duty
as a booster
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
TRIAL OF THE THOMAS
BROTHERS BEGINS

Lawton. March 24.-Eleven jurors
we're selected Yesterday in the case
Of the state versus John and William
Thomas, who are charged with the
murder Of DR.. f. d. Beauchamp here
January 15 The jury panel was ex-
hausted and Judge Brown ordered an
extra yenire often men drawn for to-
day It is difficult to obtain a jury,
nearly every man in the county hav-
ing some direct knowledge Of the facts
in the case
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
ODD FELLOWS HAD A
BIG TIME AT ALEX

Nineteen members Of the Odd Eel
lows lodge went to Alex Saturday
night to install a lodge at that place.
The lodge was organized with IS
members and at the conclusions Of
the ceremonies a sumptuOus banquet
was served. sixty-five persons being
seated at the table. TIE chlckasha
ia'ks speak in The most glowing terms
pl the hospitality shown by Alex pea
olc
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
LAWToN LANDS lT;
cHickAsHA ESCAPES

Oklahoma City March "a With III
Reno out Of the list Of applicants be-
cause Of its failure 10 make good a
donation Of $40 acres Of land By the
first of March, this year the Baptist
university committee with practically
all members present last night nnani-
mously decided to accept the propo-
sition Of Lawton provided a few de-
tails can be amicably arranged A.
committee composed Of D 81 Billups,
Yukon. Henry Ai Furman, Ada and
IG Y. selvidge, Ardmore, was appoint
ed to go TO Lawton today Besides
100000 in cash and 40 acres 10 land,
Iawtcn has agreed to guarantee 250
scholarships al $40 eacs backed bs
1.-The Chamber Of Commerce furnish
free water for a period of five years
land lerd It AT The mc~ support posi-
lElp
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
BOOZE BILL
ISALAW
Z W

GUTHRIE, MARCH 24.--THE Bill.
'LUPs BOOZE BILL" WAS SIGNED
.eY GOVERNOR HASKELL AT
NOON TODAY, AND HAVING THE
EMERGENCY CLAUSE BECAME IN
MEDiATELY A LAW.
A PICTURE or THE GROUP
PRESENT IN THE GOVERNORS
OFFICE WAS MADE JUST AFTER
THE SIGNATURE HAD BEEN AZ
FIXED.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
ROCK ISLAND CLEAN UP
TRACK FORCE INCREASED

Cleanup" Day was not observed
by the Rock Island last week but
they made up for it Sunday. A big
force Of men worked all day around
the freight house and did thorough
work.
The track force Of the Rock Island.
which was greatly reduced several
months ago has now been increased
to the normal number. They are now
laying heavy steel in the Chickasha
yards and are making good progress.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
CRIMINAL MATTERS AT
THE COURT HOUSE

The man and the woman with the
red hair who drove away FROM Chick
asha last week with buggy and
team hired at the Downs livery barn
and who soaked the outfit In Verden
We're arrested yesterday near Anadar-
.ke bv Cadao county officers a depuf
uty sheriff went to Anadarko this af-
.ternoon to bring them to Chickasha
for trial
Monis Adams, The negro who was
tried in the county court yesterday
for bootlegging was found guilty
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
TAX LIST CORRECTION

The name Of ]. II. Larrabee ap-
peared in the delinquent tax list pub
hshed yesterday by mistake. The
taxes had been paid and it was
through an error that the name was
contained in The list
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
in HONOR OF MAS. RUSSELL

Invitations have been issued for an
eat home" to be given by Mesdames
James Pettyjohn, Harry A. Coley, s.
o. Mars, and Miss Pettyjohn, on
Tuesday afternoon, March 81, compli-
mentary to Mrs. Clarence E. Russell.
Tuesday afternoon. March 81, compli-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
COUNTY OFFICERS START
CRUSADE AGAINST SPORTS
Warrants Issued Charging Vagrancy-Ar-
rests Made and More to FoIow-SherffSays
no Quarter for Them

make complaints and arrests till we
get the last one Of them"
County Attorney Barefoot made sub
stantiaily the same statement
There is a class Of fellows who have
been hanging around the town for
years, and who never have any era-
ployment,7 said he. 1T is our pur-
pose to clean out this gang"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24

Dou you enjoy band music?
DO you appreciate the fact that
Chickasha has one Of the greatest
bands in the entire southwest2
Do you want to help support and
encourage this peerless musical or
ganization?
The second Of the series Of concerts
given by Prof. Bsrnell and his band oc-
ours tonight Those who heard the
first concert do not need to be told
what this one will be- The program
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
NEW WHOLESALE HOUSE
MANAGER HERE

Fl. f. Bettes, who is soon to succeed
IC H. Russell as manager Of the wills
Hanson -HalsellFrazier company here,
was in the city yesterday He is at
present manager Of the same com
pany's house at Oklahoma City Mr.
Bettes IL q young man who has made
an enviable business record.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
FARMERsl LOOK

II you need any hands, phone us. 80.
Chickasha Employment Bureau. Room
over Hub Clothing store 3-24-St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24

Shadow social tonight at the Chris
tan church, given by Christian En-
deavor, at s o'clock. EVERYBODY is
welcome.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-24
VIC ARE ouALlFIeD voTERs

The constitution Of Oklahoma pro-
vides the following qualification for
voting as to residence: One years
residence in the state, six months in
the county and thirty days in the
precinct next preceding the cleo
ton.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
ECZEMA ALL OVER HIM.
NO Nights Rest for Year and Ilni. of his Endurance Seemed Near
 Owes Recovery to cutieura.

"My son Clyde was almost com. oletely covered with eczema Physi. clans treated him for nearly year without helping him any His head. face, and neck were covered with large scabs which he would rub until they fell off. Then blood and matter would run out and that would be worse. Friends coming to see him said that if he got well he would be distigured for life. When it seemed as If he could possibly stand 1t no longer, I used some Guticura Soap, Cuticura Oint. ment. and Cuticura Resolvent. That was the first night for nearly a year that he slept. In the morning there was great change for the better. In about six weeks he was perfectly well. Our leading physician recommends Cuticura for eczema. Mrs. Algy Coekburn, Shiloh. O., June II, 1907."
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION
Daniel J. keefe Appointed to Succeed
 Late F. p. Sargent.

Washington J. Keefe. who has been appointed commissioner gen. eral of immigration to succeed the late Frank P. Sargent, is a native of Cook county, Illinois, having been born on & farm near Chicago. He has been con- nected with the labor movement since youth and organized the first long shoremen's union in Chicago. Under Gov. Tanners administration he was a member of the Illinois state board of
 arbitration and was sixth vice-presi- dent of the American Federation of
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

printer. He was elected president of the New York Typographical union, better known as the Big Six" in 1896.
 After holding this office three years he was elected president of the Inter- national Typographical union, holding the presidency two years. In 1903 MT. Donnelly was made a member of the general board of arbitration of the building trades. He was appointed a member of the New York board of education in 1901 and was reappointed In 1905. President Roosevelt last last spring appointed him a member of the special committee to report on labor conditions in the Panama canal Zone
 The president knows Mir. Donnelly personally and believes his selection will put a stop to much dissatisfaction that has existed for several years as to the operation of affairs in the big printing office. This dissatisfaction was strong during the regime of Charles A. Stillings, eliminating in the removal of MT Stillings and the ap- pointment of MT Leech.
 President Roosevelt. it is stated. will give Mir. Leech his old place as public printer in the Philippines. He left this position to come to Washing, ton as public printer.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Her Good Reasons.

At the Queens theater, London when the experiment was made of pro libiting the wearing of matinee hats a lady on her way to the stalls. tolC " an attendant that she must re noye her headgear, seemed embar assed and said: "I cannot"
 A man accompanying her remon trated, whereupon she took him few cps aside and said in an audible ;iiisper: You stupid! Some of m, urls are fixed to my hat" The couple left the theater.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Twin Place.

One day an old gentleman who found the Java Village at the world S fair very absorbing at length confided in a young man standing near. Its powerful nice tc watch" he said, but I may say I should be better ont if l was a trifle better posted My jog, raphy's leetle rusty, and it's truth and fact that don't jestly know where Java is. Now, where is it?"
 "Oh, said the young man, with the assured quiet of one who knows, just little way from Mocha i"-Argo naut.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
It Will Stay There.

Tn my family medicine chest no remedy is permitted to remain unless it proves beyond a doubt the best to be obtained for it's particular purpose. For treating all manner of skin trou- bles. such as Eczema, Tetter, Ring worm, etc, Hunts Cure has held it's place for many years. have failed to find surer remedy. It cures itching instantly"
 R. M. SWAIN, Franklin, La.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
catarrh and Headache.

Mrs. z. F. Goforth. 2119 Holly Street. Kansas City, writes: After using sample bottle and two 25c bot. ties of Hunts Lightning Oil, am al- most well of Catarrh. It stops my headaches. It is the best medicine ever saw and just cant keep house without it." She is right.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Sympathetic Envy.

You seem to speak of birds with a sort of sympathetic envy" said the court official.
 Yes" answered the poet laureate 1; T do envy the birds You see, there are certain seasons of the year when they are protected by the game laws from ruthless attack"
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
All Conventions Observed.

Wife (suspiciously)- is this Kitty you and your friends talk about at your club? Is it proper for a young woman to call the;e?
 Husband Gnnocently) - Perfectly proper, my dear There is an ante" there to chaperone this Kitty
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
ooNNELLY IS PUBLIC PRINTER.
John S. Leech Resigns and Former
 Union Chief Is Appointed.

Washington.-Public Printer John S. Leech has sent his resignation to President Roosevelt, asking to be re- turned to service in the Philippines. and Samuel R. Donnelly of Brooklyn. N. Y., former president of the lnterna- tional Typographical union. has been appointed to succeed Mir Leech.
 Samuel R. Donnelly was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, in 1866, and while yet boy became a school teacher. Then he learned the trade of
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
A Personal Question.

T see,' said the man, that you hold your letter pad on your lap when you write.
 Well?" said the woman. Would you hold your typewriter on your lap?"
 No. Would you?"-K2nsas City Journal
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Good Eve,

Mitchelfs Eye Salve was first com pounded in 1S4S by Dr. Mitchell. a noted eye specialist of Missouri. It is a clean, white. odorless salve with won. derful curative properties. Simply ap- ply to the eye lids. that's all. Sold everywhere. Price % cents.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Don't If Jar Xou2

To have cough that you can't leave off-even when you go to bedi Put it away for good by using Sim mons Cough Syrup. It heals inflamma- tion of the throat and lungs-gives you rest and peaceful sleep.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Needed Them In His Business.

What with whooping cough measles and all that" began the first traveller, children are great care; but they are blessings sometimes-"
 Certainly they are" interrupted the second traveller 'I don't know how we should get along without them"
 "Ah. you're a family man, too?"
 No; a doctor."-Stray Stories.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
erArE OF OHIO CITY or TOLEDO,
 II.i.AA GnIrsTN

sfArE OF OHIO CITY OF TOLEDO
 LUCAS COUNTY. sS. FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is seaios partner Of the firm oi r. J. CHENEY & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo. County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS .for each and every Of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence. this 6th day of December. A. D., 1886. , SEAL A. W; 5lx GLnAsoM, s. = - FlbLlC Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the ystem. Send for testimonials free
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O Sold by all Druggists, 75c
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Must Have Meant Him.

T wish l knew" said Cholly Sap head, If have any show of winning Miss Roxie Swellman."
 Well, answered Miss Peppery, from remark of hers I think you're her choice"
 "Aw, really? What did she say?"
 She said nobody was good enough to be her husband"
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Still Safe.

Hicks-You were dreadfully indis erect to mention that important deal of ours to your wife.
 Wicks-Oh, it's all right. I didn't tell her it was a secret.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Disease Damages Tea Crops.

A curious disease which has done much damage 10 the tea crops of northeast India is known as red rust" An account of the species of aIga (Cepaieuros virescens). which causes it, is given by c. NJ. Hutehin- son in the Memoirs of the Agricultu- ral Department of India" It attacks the leaves and stems of the tea plant. forming yellow patches. It is prop agated by two kinds of spores, one carried by water and the other by air.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
M aifinn for q RicA

Have you sold your airship yet?" NO; Pm holding it for rise."-- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Try If Once

There is more actual misery and less real danger in a case of itching. skin disease than any other ailment. Hunts Cure is manufactured especially for those cases. It relieves instantly and cures promptly. Absolutely guaran- teed
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

To know how to wiring victory from defeat, and make stepping.stones of our stumbling blocks, is the true sue cess.-Stevenson.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Kept Him Busy,

Carrie-I made Arthur apologize for kissing me.
 Lena-When?
 Carrie-Between kisses. Smart Set
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

It is vain to be always looking to- wards the future and never acting to- ward it-Boyes.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

Truth should be the first lesson ol the child and the last inspiration oi manhood.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

Labor. He has been president of the International Longshoremens union since it's organization and since that time has been a resident of Detroit
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
For Headache Try Hicks Capudina

Whether from Colds. Heat, Stomach or Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-pleas- ant to talle-Effects immediately 10 g and soc at Drug Stores.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

Those Tired, Aching Feet of Yours need Aliens koot-Ease. l5c at your Druppfsf'x a Write A 5. Olmsted, Le Roy N. Y.. Tor sample
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Worth It's Weight in Gold.

PETTIT'S EYE SALVE strengthens old eyes, tonic for eye strain, weak, watery eyes. Druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Saved the Trouble.

Your wife has eloped with your chauffeur.
 T don't care. was going to fire him. anyway"
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

It's bad thing to be known as 1, good thing"
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

Work is only done well when it is done with a will.-Ruskin.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

It's awfully hard for crooked man to keep in the straight path.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

Sober second thoughts are alwags best for a toper.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

That is LAXATIVE BRoMo QuININE. Look foi the signature of F. ". GROW E. Used the World over To Cure Cold in One Day. 2oc.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

FILES CURED IN q TO It DAYS. FAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any ease Of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or PrOtruding Piles in to IA days or money refunded. Soc.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
smnortantto Mo.nero-

Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

 at $500 an acre. The 100000 contented American settlers making their homes in Western Canada is the best evidence oi the superiority of that country. They are becoming rich, growing from 25 to 50 bushels wheat to the acre; 60 to no bush- els oats and 45 to 50 bushels barley, be- sides having splendid herds of cattle raised on the prairie grass. Dairying is an im- portant industry.
 The crop of 1908 still keeps Western Canada in the lead. The world will soon look to 1t as Is food producer.
 The thing which most impressed us was the magnitude of the country that Is available for agricultural purposes"- Naftonai Eaifor,ai Correspondence, I5pS. Low railway rates, good schools and churchea iAarkets convenient, prices the highest, climate perfect.
 Lands are for sale by Railway and Land Com- panies: Descriptive pamphlets and maps sent free For railway rates and other information apply to Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa Canada or the authorized Canadian Government Agent:
 Us. CRAWFORD, No. l25 W, Ninth Street. Kauss. rjfv MI.sor,a
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.

For children teethng, softens the gums, reduces nammagion, aiiays pain, wind coliC. 25c bott
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
Western Canada the Pennant Winner "TheLast Best West"

The government os Canada now gives to every actual set- tier 16O acres of
 wheat.6rOwinf land free and an aIl,&.z-ot GEO
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-07-17
A Quick Grower

William M. Mauss, Chicago's indus
trial commissioner. recently visited
New York, and with great success
pointed out to the New Workers Chi.
cagos many advantages as an indus
trial center.
Praising his great city at dinner,
Mr.. Mauss smiled and said: Indeed,
the quick growth of Chicago is as re-
markable as that of Tin Can.
"A native praised Tin Can to ten
derfoot.
"'Only six years DID, he said, and
the finest young town in the west
Tin Can the finest young town in
the west? Nonsense!' said the tender
foot. I don't like 1t at ALL
"'You don't?' exclaimed the native,
astonished When were you there?
Last week
"'Ah.' said the native, but you
ought to see the place now"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-07-17
The Rub.

MY" exclaimed little Billy, as he
gazed at the Autograph, I'D like to
be giraffe. just thjvk how easily he
could rubber over the baseball fence"
That's all right" replied Tommy,
"but there is another time when you
wouldn't want to have neck like a
giraffe"
when is that?"
why. in the mornings when your
ma begins to scrub your neck with
soap and water"