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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
BIG LIQUOR
SEIZURE
OKLAHOMA COUNTY OFFICERS
CAPTURE LARGE CONSIGNMENT
AT DEPOT

Oklahoma City, June 23-Raiding
the freight depot Of the st. Louis and
San Francisco railway and seizing
sixty-fve barrels of beer and six
ty cases Of whiskey, valued at about
1900 Sheriff Garrison and Special
Officers Warden and Davis used FIVE
dray wagons in carting the booze to
the court house late Saturday even
ing. The liquor was shipped to this
city by Kansas City and st. Louis
firms and the consignees are alleged
to be fictitious persons numbersing
more than fifty County Attorney
Reardon contends that he has right
to seize booze sent here to fictitious
names and will make a test acse.
One Of the legal representatives Of
the Frisco, r. A. Kleinschmidt, visited
the county Jail this morning and asked
what disposition had been made of the
booze.
"Are you going to fight the case?
he was asked.
IF we don't the Frisco will be com
PEELED to pay the shippers" was the
reply. He declined to discuss his in
tentions, but intimated that suits
might follow.
Notice has been served upon Sheriff
Garrison by Attorneys Flynn & Amei
for the st. Louis and San Francisco
railroad, demanding the immediate re
turn Of the property.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
FOUND BABY IN
FLOUR SACK

Okemah, okla, June 23.-When ].
W. HALEY, farmer. near the Pleasant
View school house here saw a -four
sack tied to the top wire Of his fence,
and heard a call come from 1t, he
thought that some Of his neighbors
were disposlng OF a bunch Of young
kittens, but before he had passed the
sack, he heard a small howl, and the
sack moved vigorously from kicks
He went 10 the home OF neighbor
and together the two men returned to
find a new born baby girl In the sack
The think -four sack had failed to pro
tect the babe from the sun, and its
tender skin. uncared for, was slightly
burned.
The thin -four sack failed to pro
taken by Mr and Mrs. E. B. Adkins
who viii adopt il.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
GASOLINE
CAUSED IT

Miss Elizabeth Powell is suffering
with badly burned arms today, the
result Of an accident while ironing
this morning. She was heating the
irons on a gasoline stove. which in
some inexplicable manner characteris-
tic of gasoline stoves. caught fire,
and blazed up to the ceiling. In trying
to extinguish the flames and pre-
vent anything else from catching afre
Miss Powell burned both arms up to
the elbows quite seriously.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23

Houston, Tex, June 23.-Last night
nine negroes met death at the hands
of a mob in the vicinity Of Hemphill
in Sabine county Today both races
secured arms and clash appears i'm
minent.
The lynchings followed the killing
Of two white men by negroes.
Two VEGAS ago Hugh Dean and
several other white men vitited ne
groc hurch and school house where
a dance was in progress, presumably
in quest Of liquor, it being the Gus
tom Of some Of the negroes to sell
whiskey during the progress Of such
affairs.
During the evening Dean was killed
and six negroes were held for the
killing. At the preliminary examina-
ton evidence tended to show that
the plot was formed at the dance to
kill Dean.
Saturday last man named John
son, a prominent farmer was assassi-
mated while seated at the dining table
with his wife and child, the bullet be-
ing fired through the window. For
this crime, Perry Price, negro, was
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
BUILDING BIG
AT ALEX

Alex Tribune Last year was a hum
mer along building lines in the busi-
ness district. but before the season
closes for 1908, it will no doubt eclipse
that Of 1907.
Already one two story brick has
been constructed for occupancy, the
same nearly ready for occupancy.
]. H. Griffin Of Chickasha is planning
building with tifty-feet frontage on
Main street, to be erected in the fall.
A building 25x8O two stories high
to fill the gap between the bank build
ing and Vincent, Burch & Co.'S, is
practically assured BY early fall
There is quite little talk about an
other large brick going up on Main
street, but as nothing tangible has
been done, we refrain from mention
ing names.
We understand that W. v. Alexan-
der viii plat ten acres on the north
west corner Of town. and on one or
more Of the lost the Methodist church
will erect a nice church editice.
The Baptists have the foundation
for their building up on South Main
street, and we hope to see the same
completed this year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
RED SALEA
SUCCESS

The sign Of the red tag though
not a new Sherlock Holmes story, is
just as alluring and continues to at
tract large crowds to the semi-annual
remnant sale of Morgan & Crib The
store has been packed with shoppers,
ever since the opening day of the
sale, who leave with their arms fun
Of red bundles
The red tags on every article in the
store plainly tell the story Of the mar
velous reduction Of prices. These
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
Will DIG A DRAINAGE DITCH

One Of the last laws passed by the
legislature was bill known as Drains
and bitches. Acting under the pro-
visions of this law Engineer Colby
will make four surveys from the city
to the Washita for the purpose of
finding the most advantageous route
for ditch to be dug that will drain
the surface water out of Chickasha
Heretofore there has been no law
by which property could be condemned
for this purpose and if the property
affected could not be bought no
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
WATCHMAN
WAS KILLED
OF THE BRIDGE. .TaREE PER
SONS ARE HELD FOR THE
MURDER

Crusher, Okla, June -Gasbland
Anderson, watchman at the Santa
Fe bridge over the Washita river, was
killed near the bridge at 7 o'clock yes
terday morning. r. s. Wortham and
two sons, Leonard and Charles, have
been arrested charged with the muir
der They were taken to Davis this
afternoon and transferred to the cOun
ty Jail at Sulphur by Sheriff Maxwell
tonight
Anderson was shot with a No. u
guage shot gun and also with a 32-
calibre Winchester. His clothes we're
riddIed with shot. He fell upon his
face and when found was clenching a
revolver in mis- right hand.
Blood hounds were ordered from
Ardmore and Deputy Sheriff ]. G.
Brown Of Berwyn and four other Of
ficers went on the trail of the slayers
Wortham and his sons we're suspected
and in their tent near the canyon the
officers found shot Of the same size
as those found in the body of Anderson
and a 32-calibre Winchester. The shot
gun had been discharged. Foot prinla
near the scene of the killing cores
ponded to the size Of the shoes worn
BY the suspects.
Anderson had been IN the employ Of
the Santa Fe for six years. A daugh
ter Mrs. Bird Williams, resides at
Sulphur
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
rAYLoR coMPLIMENTEp

-Kiowa County News.
If there is one man either in the
lower or upper house Of the legisla-
ture, that made good and returned
to a proud, pleased and satisfied cou.
stituency it was the Hon Lee K. Tay-
lOr Of Chickasha He introduced more
good bills than any other one member
in either branch. If there were
few more Taylors sent to Guthrie.
i.ings would move in /. d 3eyent way
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
PASSED MORE BILLS THAN
ANY OTHER MEMBER

Hon. Scott Ferris, congressman
from this district, returned last week
from Washington TO his home in Law
ton. Mr. Ferris has only been in con
gress a very short time. but he can
feel proud Of the record made while
there His fight on the bucket shop
deserves special mention as we eonsid.
er that ON Of the great evils Of the
day. Mr. Ferris is one Of the young.
est men in the lower house, but has
the distinction Of getting more bills
passed than any other member Of the
last congress. Tecumseh Decomrat.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23

semi-annual sales of Morgan and Gri-
bis are nothing new to the Chickasha
shopper, but each season they are
visited by the many who have been
well satisfied with the bargains at
sales in the past.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
PREACHERS MUST FILE
THEIR CREDENTIALS

Under the new law no minister can
perform the marriage ceremony until
he files his credentials with the county
judge. Those found guilty of violat-
ing the law are subject TO a fine not
exceeding $3.50 and 80 days in jail.
preachers Of Grady county have over
looked this law and advises that they
comply with it at once.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23

ditch could be built
Now, after a suitable route is found,
and negotiations fail for the purchase
of the right of way, court proceedings
will be begun and the right of way
condemned.
One of the routes to be surveyed
will be along the route Of the sani-
tary sewer, and other north and south
OF this line. Before the freshets Of
another spring visits this section,
Chickasha will be proof against inun-
dation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
x. P,s INITIATE

The K. P''s held a good meeting
last night and in addition to other
important business, had some heavy
initiation work. Messrs. Cornwall and
Haynes were given the third degree.
and Clark, Allen and Findley took
the first.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
cHlcKAsHA BOY WINS
FAME AT SULPHUR

Cecil Smith Of this city is singing
at the new Airdome in Sulphur The
Daily News Of that city says a
feature Of the performance was the
singing 70 Cecil Smith, who also
plays an accompaniment to the motion
pictures, an innovation in this class
OF amusement. He is an artist Of
merit and his singing delighted the
crowd
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23

was convicted some time ago for being
drunk and disorderly and in addition
to the fine he was sentenced to jail.
His time had about expired
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23
PRISONER RELEASED

On account of blood poisoning de-
veloping in the hand, J c. Martin was
released from Jail this morning He
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23

bar quartet and bell ringers furnish
the entertainment and tomorrow af-
ternoon the Misses Kellar, Montevale
Flowers will give a reading, The
Christmas Carol"
Large crowds are attending all ses-
sions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-23

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Marsh, seven
miles west flown, are rejoicing over
the arrival of a fine boy in their home.
Richmond planet., 1908-05-02
A Brilliant Home Wedding.

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. James
T. Frye, Jr. was the scene OF n beau
tlful wedding last Wednesday even
ing the contracting parties being
Miss Lucy White and Mr.. Howard
Parker. Rev. W. r. Johnson. pas-
tor OF the First Baptist Church per
formed the ceremony. The bride
was handsomely attired in white
SILK null. The groom wore the
conventional black.
After the ceremony a reception
was rendered the bride and groom
refreshments We're served and all
heartily enjoyed themselves. Messrs
James +. Woody, Frank Nelson ana
James White furnished excellent mn
sic for the occasion.
The bride and groom were the
recipients OF numerous presents a
mong them being a picture of artis-
TIC design and beauty presented bv
the Royal Social Club OF which Mr.
Parker is president.
Richmond planet., 1908-05-02
Mr.. Wallace Passes Away.

Ar Merritt r. Wallace OF zoe
Price Street. formerly. Railway Mail
Clerk and II. and ID. died I'm Jersey
CITY, y. j. He has been employed
hy the Pennsylvania r. r. for twenty
years. The end came peacefully et
eleven O'Clock Sunday night. the 18th
inst
He was formerly a Knight Tenn
p'ar OF high standing and has a host
or friends throughout the country.
lie was Commissioner OF Revenue in
Mecklenburg County three years.
The funeral was held at one O'Clock
Wednesday 22nd at his residence. 81
Eye Ave, Jersey City, y. J.. Rev.
J. Wesley Johnson. former Rector
OF St. Philips p. +. Church OF Rich
mond officiating
He leaves a widow, a son and a
daughter-Mr. Walter W. Wallace OF
Boston. Mass. and MRS. Hattie Wal
lace Jones or Detroit. Mich. Inter
ment at Bay View Cemetery.
Richmond planet., 1908-05-02
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
The Grand Lodge Session.

The Grand Lodge of Virginia.
knights Of Pythias, y. A., S. a. r.
A. A. and \. Will met Tuesday. Nav
18TH, 1908 at 9 A. NJ. at the High
street Baptist Church, DanvilIe. Va.
and remain in session three davs.
Inc public meeting will be held on
tuesday night and the parade will
De on Wednesday. The banquet will
De on Wednesday night.
Arrangements have been made for
the encampment for the Uniform
RahK and a most inviting stretch of
GROUND mas been obtained for this
purpose Mr.. George w. Rison
chairman OF the local committee w.,
IN the city this week and stated that
al arrangements are well under wav
ana VIII be completed "A annie
time Tor the exercises.
Ihe Mayor of Danville will VOL
come the visitors. Board and lo,Ig-
ing Will be furnished at 500 ner
cay The Grand Court will meet ar
~ O'Clock Tuesday morning. One
OF the most spectacular features OF
the anair will be the parade of the
hnights OF Khorassan on Wednes-
gay night with torches. Many can
uldates viii be initiated.
A large attendance is expected.
Richmond planet., 1908-05-02
senator Joseph Benson Foraker.

Senator Joseph Benson Foraker.
Again the seal is broken and a name
Is added to the list, by Justice kept,
or heroes in the cause Of righteous
fame
Where Ethiopia's bleeding heart
has wept.
To stand amid tempest'd world and
breathe
An atmosphere opposing that with
in
Is just in part sacrifice Of ease
To offer Right where demon
Wrong has been.
The crystal rain-drop passing through
the air
Encounters cold but falls a spotless
flake;
The soul that guides a life meets toll
and care
But rises whittier by the purge they
make.
Each noble cause, indeed, must sure
" bear
It's own reward OF special havor'd
taste,
Each life OF noble worth must shine
somewhere
a laureld honor true and grandly
chaste.
The cause OF right can never be de-
fled,
But lives untainted mid the black
est spurn,
For truth and facts are weapons ever
styled
To bless the welding hand in
which they turn.
Sir, every justice-loving heart, to-day
Bears In each pulse an echo OF your
voice
For human rights, and every prayer
must say
The WHISPERED word that makes
the truth rejoice.
Yea. may your spirit permeate the
earth
Infusing every space. that human
May breathe In peace. May there be
total dearth
or prejudiced injustice and its
strife.
life
BE Abraham'd before your eyes
and spread
Enulgent light Of universal rife
a focus'd torture on the evil head
And may your moving force be null
tiplied
In myriad posterity 20 charm
All 10 your honor when the ebbing
tide
or your spent-life lies motionlesslv
calm
LUCIAN B. WATKINS.
Author OF Voices OF Solitude"
Richmond planet., 1908-05-02
Much Pleased With the Planet.
X. F. D., Houston, Va.
April 2S, 1908.

IL II . H. houston. va.
April 2S, 1908.
Sir John Mitchell. Jr..
Editor Of the Richmond PLANET,
Dear Sir and Brother:
/ have been reading The PLANET
for about eighteen GS) years, and
the able editorials place its Editor on
the list with the great champions OF
human rights. Your comments on
fray are sufficient to elicit the pro-
found sympathy Of every justice-lov-
ing American Citizen.
The inconsistent decisions render
ed by our Chief Executive mark him
the wonder Of the century. He seems
to oe an extremist-excellent good
or infinitely bad. To say that he
made a blunder in discharging the
Black Battalion" expresses il very
mildly indeed. Had his order gone
unchallenged, the result would have
furnished a precedent, the effects Of
which would have rendered nugatory
that section OF the Constitution that
guarantees every man the privilege
OF trial.
He thought that his iniquitous ac-
ton would meet the approval OF not
only his constituents but those Who
were the predestined enemies OF the
Taft-Roosevelt policies. But the god
OF retribution watched with disgust
the high-handed usurpation OF power
perpetuated upon the innocent and
while the wave OF public opinion bid
fair TO acquiesce In mis- action. there
was being developed a counter cur
rent, the result OF which clearly de-
monstrates the fact that there was at
least one man who had neither kissed
the image nor bowed 20 Baal.
Thank God for Senator Foraker.
that modern Moses who subjected
himself TO the criticism OF the world
that he might help perpetuate and
maintain the spirit OF justice and fair
play. When he undertook the cause
OF the Black Battalion" many
thought that all efforts would be flu
tile, but one only needs 20 read the
Washington Post OF the 18th inst. to
forecast the result
Your speech at Sinai made a last
ing impression in favor OF Pythian-
ism. May you live long 10 battle
against evil influences.
/. S. EDMUNDS.
Richmond planet., 1908-05-02
FIFTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
Removes DeacOns.-Rev. DIR. Graham
in Charge.

The regular meeting OF the Fifth
Street Baptist Church took place last
Monday night, with Deacon +. T.
Coleman IN the chair. Brother
James II. Chiles, Church Clerk. At
ter the transaction OF routine busi-
ness, it was decided to revoke it's ac-
ton in filling the vacancy in the Dea-
con Board. This resulted in the yir-
tual removal OF Brother w. w Fields
who had been elected to that posi-
tion.
The Church also removed Deacon
c. l. Taylor from the Deacon Board
upon the charge OF not taking gospeI
steps In some utterances previously
made in meeting OF the Church.
Rev. w. F. Graham, d. d. has re-
signed the pastorate of the Fifth
Baptist Church and the pulpit is now
vacant. The action of Rev. A. e
Edwards, ID. ID. in bringing suit a.
gainst the trustees OF the Fifth Street
Baptist Church and three OF its mem
bers was referred to, but no action
was taken by the Church. The claim
Is Tor back salary alleged to be due
him by the Church.
Richmond planet., 1908-05-02
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Another Court in Halifax Count,

Another Court in Halifax County.
SINAI, Halifax Co, Va, Apr. %. 'OS.
Grand Worthy Counsellor John
Mitchell, Jr. came over here last
evening from South Boston with his
party In carriages. Those with him
were Col. +. r. Jefferson, NJ. ID. Sir
y >. Baker, Mrs. Anna Taylor. ID. ID
u. w. c. from Richmond and Mrs
Fannie l.. Coleman, d. ID. G.. w C.
Mrs. Lucretia Crawley of South Bos-
ton Those VINO came afterwards
were Mrs. Mary Canady, Sir II. g
White, ID. ID. G. c.. Sir r. L. Fox.
Special d. G. c., Miss Ella B. Walker
and Sir Andrew Wfcks.
Inc initiation took place at the
Church- Nine candidates were ad
ued 10 the lodge here. The Wis
Itors were entertained at the resi-
dence or Mr.. and Mrs. Paul c.. Eas-
ley. Mr. Easley is postmaster AZ tbis
point and he also is engaged I'm the
grocery business. This is a prosper-
Gus village.
The court was organized throueb
the efforts OF Mrs. Ellen Easley under
the directions Of Mrs. Fannie /. Cole
man. District Deputy Grand Worthy
counsellor. Sir Mitchell spoke in
glowing terms TO both the members
or the lodge and the members of the
court. The new body will be known
as Willing Workers Court. No. I34
The officers are Worthy Inspector
Mrs. Ellen Easley; Worthy Counsel
Tor, Mrs. Hannah Owen: Worthy In
spectrix, Mrs. Agnes Ballow; Senior
Dtrectress, Mrs. Martha Hubbard.
Junior Directress, Mrs. Mary ROYAL:
Orator, Rev. J. w. White, Register
of Deeds, Paul c. Easley; Register
OF Accounts, Miss Annie Hm: Re
ceiver of Deposits, Mead Logan; Fs-
cort, Miss Isabella White; Conduc-
tress, Mrs. Martha Williams: Assis-
tant Conductress, Mrs. Louisa High
tower; Herald, Mrs. Louisa Wilson:
Protector, Mrs. Mary Jordan. Trus-
tees; Miss Florence Z. White, Mrs.
Sallie Terry, Mrs. Sue Waller.
The visitors left last night. Sir
Mitchell took the train at South Bos-
ton for Richmond. This neighbor-
hood is JubiIant over the visit.
Richmond planet., 1908-05-02
Own Most of the Carriages.

A prominent white gentleman in
formed US last Wednesday that the
funeral of a prominent white person
had to be postponed a few days be
fore because of the inability TO Sc
cure enough carriages for the mourn
ers and their friends In talking
with white funeral director. he had
been Informed that the colored un-
dertakers owned more carriages than
all OF the white undertakers com
bined and that the latter were in a
large measure dependent upon them.
whenever they had a large order to
oil. He was much surprised. but
cited il as an evidence Of the sur
prising progress colored people are
making in this city.
Richmond planet., 1908-05-02
Passed Away.

The funeral OF Miss l.. Irene Brown
the daughter OF Mrs. Emma Faulk,
took place Sunday, April &c, 1908,
from the First Baptist Church at l
o'clock. She was taken suddenly i'll
Wednesday, April 22d at the Rich
mond High and Normal School where
she was taking the Post Graduate
Course, and passed away Thursday.
Rev. w. r. Johnson conducted the
services and during his discourse
paid very touching tribute 10 the
deceased, stating that her upright,
Christian life should be a model for
all young people to copy The
church was packed TO overfiOwing by
friends anxious TO pay the last tri-
bu'e OF respect to one who was be-
loved by all who knew her. Out or
respect for her the Normal and High
School observed half-hOliday Friday.
The pall-bearers were-Active:
Messrs. Robert Cole. Edward STAN
ton, George White. Percy Johnson,
Scott Gwathmey, Roscoe G. Mitchell.
Honorary: Misses Eva Scott, Alma
Farrar, Burgess Kemp, Mary Smith,
Hazel Smith. Mr. Frank Riley acted
as honorary pall-bearer carrying the
large and handsome design sent by
the teachers and pupils of the High
and Normal School.
The floral designs were beautiful
and In abundance. She was a mem
Der of the Junior Epworth League,
Fidelity Fountain, No. 100, u. o. T.
r.; Heliotrope Council, No. $50. 7.
o. st. Luke, all of whom turned out
in her honor.
Many letters or coincidence were
received by her family. Mr.. w. L.
Johnson Oficiated. Interment in
East End Cemetery.
Richmond planet., 1908-05-02
A Grand Debate.

There will be a grand debate at
First Presbyterian Church. corner
Monroe and Catherine SITS. Monday
night May 4, 1908 at s o'clock.
Choice music and literary program.
For benefit OF Organ Fund Sub
jet Resolved that the Leaders are
Responsible for the Condition OF the
Negro Race" Admission 10 cents.
The following gentlemen are the
speakers: Messrs. W. ID. Jones, J. W.
Anderson, a. w. cambridge, c. X.
Royster. The judges will be Capt.
w. /. Johnson, DR.. r.. E. IORes, Prof.
JOS. r. Jones. Prof ID. Webster Da-
Wis and MT. r. +. Hill.
Richmond planet., 1908-05-02
Resolutions.
Centralia. Va, April 29. 1908.

Centralia. Va. April %. 1908.
Asleep in Jesus. blessed sleep.
From which none ever wakes 20
weep:
a calm and undisturbed repose.
Unbroken by the last of foes"
The Lord giveth and the Lord TAX
eth away. After being confined TO
her bed for several weeks, Sister
Clara Brightly departed this life A.
pril 90. 1908. She was a member
or the First Baptist Church, Central
ia, Virginia.
She leaves father, grandmother,
step mother, one step sister. two step
brothers and host OF relatives and
friends 10 mourn their loss. She
was a member OF Golden Crown
Court, No. 1872 OF order of Calanthe.
She was a quiet aAd peaceful mem
ber I'm her meetings. We hope that
our loss is her eternal gain. We ex-
tend our heartfelt sympathy 10 the
bereaved family.
Sister. thou art gone 20 rest;
And this shall be our prayer
That when We reach our journeys
end.
Thy glory we may share"
EMMA q. BROMLEY. w. c.
MARY K. WHITE, r. OF ID.