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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22
MARK TWAIN GIVES
NOTICE TO BURGLARS.

After his home in New York was
burglarized one day last week, Mark
Twain posted the following notice on
his house:
UItimatum to Burglars.
Notice to the next burglar: There
is nothing but plated ware in this
house, now and henceforth. You will
find it in that bras sthing in the din
ing room over in the corner by the
basket of kittens. If you want the
basket put the kittens in the brass
thing. Do not make a noise-it dis
turbs the family. You will find rub
bers in the front hall by that thing
which has umbrellas in it, chiffonier,
l think they call 1t, or pergola or some
thing like that. Please close the door.
Yours truly, S. L. Clemens"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22
BRYAN HAS MORE
THAN A FIGHTING
CHANGE IN NEW YORK

The financial interests are not taking
much stock in the campaign. There is
no longer any fear that Bryan will
play havoc with the business inter-
ests Of the country, but on the other
hand, it is felt that he will do the
square thing by everybody. | am Aot
expressing my own opinions as to the
New York situation, but I'm giving
the impression that | gained by talk
ing with men prominent in business af-
fairs, many of whom were lifelong Re-
publicans."
Bryan has more than a fighting
chance in New York." said Scott Jones.
who returned from a trip East Sun
day.
When l left home, I didn't think
Bryan had a ghost of a show" he con-
tinued, but during my stay in New
York l became convinced to the con-
trary. 1t is admitted in the East
by prominent Republicans that New
York is likely to swing into the Demo-
cratic column, and they are also pre-
dieting the defeat of Governor Hughes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22
DEMOCRATS MEET TO
PREPARE FOR BATTLE

With Congressman Ferris, Judge
Hayes and prominent Democrats from
all parts of the county present, Chair
man Bishop called the Democratic CEN
trail committee meeting to order at the
court house at 8 o'clock this afternoon.
The meeting was called for the pur-
pose of lining up the Democratic forces
of the county for action. Plans were
discussed for perfecting the organiza-
tion and preparing for the contest in
November The work of organizing
clubs is to be pushed in every pre-
cinct.
Congressman Ferris arrived from
Lawton on the early morning train. He
has entirely recovered from his long
illness and is looking well. Mr.. Fer,
ris has been unable to take any part
in the campaign thus far but he has
been watching the trend of political
affairs with keen interest, and 1t is his
opinion that the outlook for the Demo
cratic ticket is very bright.
The popular congressman was called
upon to address the assembled Demo
Gratis and he responded in his charac
teristic manner. making plain, heart
to-heart talk that brought out much ap
plause.
Judge Hayes was also called for, bu
he was suffering from temporar.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22
FUTILE CASE
APPEALED
The Famous TOWnSite case
Goes to The Supreme
Court for Decision

Guthrie, Okla, Sept 22.-The fa-
nous suits involving the validity of
the title to the townsite of Tuttle were
appealed to the Oklahoma supreme
court from the district court of Grady
county. The cases we're pending in
the federal court Of the southern dis
trict of Indian Territory when trans
ferred to the Grady county court.
The cases are appealed by the
Wheatland Grain & Elevator com
pany the Bank of Tuttle, and eighteen
other purchasers of lots in Tuttle. VIII
liam E. Bowden purchased from the
Indian allottees the two allotments up
on which the townsite is located Aft
erward, in 1905. the secretary of the
interior segregated 16O.10 acres of the
land for townsite purposes and had
the lots appraised and sold.
Bowden alleges that he had previ-
ously plated the land and had sold
the lots to a number of purchasers.
He brought suit to quiet the title and
enjoin the government from collecting
the payments upon the lots and was
sustained by the court. The present
occupants of the lots appeal from this
decision, making Bowden the defend
ant in error in each case.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22
HASKELL PUTS IT UP TO
HEARST TO PROVE CHARGES

a chance to cover your expenses be-
fore being called upon to settle.
Il do not want your money; sim
ply desire to expose you to the public
as false accuser who has distorted
public records and manufactured state.
ments for base political purposes.
For the purpose of forever setting
this infamous SANDER which you are
circulating in your newspapers and on
the stump, now propose that a COM
mittee of five, or any three of them,
composed Of the editors of the Spring
field, Mass, Republican, the Chicago
Journal, the New York World, the In
dianapolis News and the st. Louis Re-
public be selected to hear you and me
under oath and all other evidence they
may desire as to the truth or falsity
Of your charge, at the earliest possi-
BILE moments, and render their decision
to the public in writing.
Should this committee find your
charges sustained l shall withdraw
from all connection with the present
presidential campaign. Should the
verdict be gainst you, as | know il
will, there need be no other penalty
than the public contempt due every
assassin of character.
&C. N. Haskell"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22

Chicago, Sept. Ex-Governor Charles
N. Haskell of Oklahoma yesterday
gave out the following letter which
he said he had telegraphed to William
Randolph Hearst:
William r. Hearst, care New York
American, New York City.-Sir: You
are stating in speech ana press, in sub
stance, that during the year 1899, when
Attorney General Frank s. Monnett,
OF Ohio. had several cases pending
in the supreme court of that state
against the Standard Oil company,
sought to influence him to dismiss
those suits.
81 have said and now repeat that
your statement Is absolutely false and
that never had any relations Of any
kind or character with the Standard
Oil company. Our conflicting state
ments prove nothing. You as a news
paper man may and should desire a
reputation for truthfulness; l, as a
public official, demand that those who
accuse me stand forth and make their
proof.
you know that suit against you
for civil damage or a criminal prose
cution for libel means long delay and
affords your character of journalism
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22
NIGHT RIDERS IN Mlsslsslppl.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 22.-"You are
hereby ordered to stop your gin at
once, and not resume until further no
tice. We are not enemies. but friends.
Take heed and close, for we intend to
have our rights This notice has been
posted on cotton gins throughout the
cotton belt and is regarded as a fore
runner OF an organization similar to
the Kentucky night riders.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22

GIRL WINS

ssssss s*sss
Miss Adele Wantland of this city
was one Of the winners in the Fort
Worth Telegram contest, which
ended Saturday night. The count
was completed yesterday after
noon and she received the good
news last night.
Miss Wantiand worked hard and
was loyalty supported by the peo-
pie of chickasha. For her efforts
. she will be rewarded with trip
= to Colorado as the guest Of the
Telegram, the party leaving for
Denver next Saturday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22
OPEN CAMPAIGN IN W. VIRGINIA,

Charleston, w. Va, Sept 22.-The
Republican state campaign is being
formally opened here today. Promi-
nent speakers within the state are on
the program. It was arranged to have
Senator Foraker deliver the principal
address. but the recent Heerst ex-
pose. is likely to interfere with this
part of the program.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22
WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS.

Madison, Wis. Sept. 22.--The Repub-
lican state convention is in progress
here today to ratify the nominations
made at the recent primaries, and to
promulgate platform. The conven-
tion is expected to test the relative
strength Of Senator LaFollette and the
opposition to him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22
TOMATO VINE
Il FEET HIGH

> - %%* =
A tomato vine twelve feet high! .
Now, what do you know about .
: that? =
H. w. Johnson, S19 Michigan >
avenue, is the man who has this .
monstrous plant, and he is ready :
: to make affidavit that it is that :
: high. >
The vine is tied to the porch .
. and runs over the house. Mr.. Mr.. :
: Johnson keeps it trimmed like :
" tree and it presents a beautiful :
-" sight. This plant has already pro- "
: duced half a bushel of tomatoes .
and it is still doing business. .
>
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22
LARGE IRISH GATHERING.

Boston, Mass, Sept. 22.-The United
Irish League of America began its con-
vention here today, with its most prom
inent guests, John Redmond and JOS
eph Devlin. the famous Irish leaders.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22
LAST CONVENTION HALL DANCE

The last Convention hall dance this
season viii be given Thursday even
ing. It will be a shirt waist affair and
no effort will be spared by the band
boys to make 1t the most enjoyable
OF the entire series. The music will
be up to the usual high standard and
the floor will be in the finest con-
dition.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22
TEST BALDWIN AlRsHlP.

st. Joseph. Mo-, Sept. 22.-The Unit
ed States military tournament began
here today. The principal feature of
the turnament will be the tests of the
Baldwin airship. Capt. Baldwin will
make these tests in person.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22

Mrs. D. D. Sanders of Red Oak,
Iowa. is visiting her son, Bruce San
ders. Mrs. Sanders will spend two
months in Oklahoma, at Enid and
Chickasha.-Enid Eagle.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22

physical ailment and excused himself
with few words, promising to re-
turn to talk to his home people at a
later date. To reporter, Judge Hayes
expressed himself as very hopeful of
Democratic success in the national
campaign. Things have been coming
our way fast, and 1t looks to me now
as if Bryan was winner" said he.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22

w. E. Farley of Fort Worth, road
foreman on the Rock Island, is in
Chickasha on business today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-22

Mrs. Clyde Shaw OF Dallas, Texas,
who has been spending the past week
with Mrs. Wessie Ray, left this morn.
ing to visit her brother in Northern
Oklahoma
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-11
Penguin Battles.

The penguin. a notable diver among
sea birds. wins his mate by right of
conquest. The male birds fight for the
possession of the females. These Gu
rious birds have regular duel grounds,
where relics Of innumerable combats
in the shape Of feathers lie scattered
about. In the center is the fighting
arena, clear Of all debris. The pen
gums feathers and blubber form an
efficient shield against their opponents
beaks, so the weapon used is the short
ripper. the only wings the birds pos
sess. The fight begins with the two
combatants walking round each other
waiting for an, opportunity to grip.
Once this is done the flippers come
into play. The fighters shower blow
after blow upon each other. There is
no record as to how these fights end.
but 1t is d safe superstition to say, that
they are. seldom fatalauT The force of
the blow from "a. lpenguin's ripper Is
such that three or, four, Of them will
draw blood from the human hand.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-11
SHORT STORIES.

A x hi
Lake Superior drains $1,000 squars
miles Of territory.
Eighty-five per cent of the people
who are lame are affected on the left
side.
An island in Lake Superior has been,
stocked with caribou, Caribou island,
SO named because 1t formerly was
noted as home for the animals.
The sale Of land reclaimed by the
federal reclamation service is expected
to more than repay the $50, 100000 ex-
pended to date by the government.
The last herd Of antelopes in the
United States has been located near
Hooker, in Oklahoma. This was for
merly. d part OF the Great American
desert and called No Mass Land. tg.i
On the largest tobacco farm in the
world, $4,000 acre affair near AM
sterdam, Ga. Is grown about a third
of all the Sumatra tobacco used for
cigar wrappers in the United States.
The forestry department has been
conducting experiments with the hope
Of finding some commercial manner Of
making use. of the white fir which Is
found on the Pacific coast In great
quantities. Very little Of it has been
cut
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-11
Woman,s Curiosity.

Woman's curiosity = said Mr..
Fletcher. IFS quality of mind beyond
human Understanding, s3y
Yes" said Mrs. Fletcher. what
made you think Of that?'' ia. =
The fool actions Of woman that /
saw downtown today. She followed a
man ten blocks just to get to read a
placard that was fastened to his back.
She spotted him at Thirty fourth
street. That was really the end of her
trfpa-I made that out from something
she said to another woman who was
too fat to join in the chase but when
she caught sight of that flaming red
poster tied to the mans back her cu-
riosity got the better Of her and she
set out after him. He led her quite a
chase across town and downtown and
back again, but she never weakened.
She tagged faithfully along in his
wake, and finally she got close enough
to read that notice.
Mrs. Fletcher reflected a moment.
what did it say?" she asked.
.It advised her to get her teeth pull
ed somewhere on Sixth avenue"
Mrs. Fletcher thought again.
y "Where were you all the time she
was trying to find that out
"Me?" said Fletcher. "Oh, was
following the woman / wanted to see
If she finally caught up with the man."
New York Times. s54
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-11
"ParceIing Out de People"

Fishing, two boys strung their big
catch on. the same string. Passing a
graveyard they entered the. gate to
divide the catch, dropping two fish
Just as they went inside the cemetery.
Passing. all aged negro heard the two
boys: III take this one, you that one;
this one, you, that one; I this one,
you that one," etc. Il h. .s L
The negro listened in dismay and
ran away as rapidly as his old legs
could carry himS He met his negro
minister, who called:
Deacon, why you run in such ter
ror?" 5.S, M. ri 81,
Declare, parson, I been down yon-
der by de graveyard and over de fence
heard de, devil and de Lord parceling
slt de people atween 'em.'' Il 4
The parson laughed; at the old mans
fright and made him goeback with
him to the graveyard to convince him
Of his error. a " So =
The boys were still dividing -"You
take that take this" etc. Finally
one boy asked, what you going to do
with them two at the gate?'' To-.
This was more than parson or dea.
con could stand, and both ran pellmell
neither wishing to- take any further
chances, no matter what was going
on just over the fence.-Augusta (Ga.)
Chronicle. I, -, -,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-11
The Porcelain Secret.

The. porcelain industry Of Germany
is comparatively young, says the Berlin
Morgen Post, and its development was
rapid. Although it is generally believed
that the Chinese kept their processes
of manufacture secret, Julian's transla-
tions Of their voluminouss encycl opedia
show that this is not true. All who
could have read the work might have
known also the porcelain secret. But
evidently no German fathomed the me-
chanical mystery until the apotheeary's
apprentice Boettgar, 200 years ago,
made the first German porcelain at
Dresden. Some years before he had
attracted attention by proclaiming the
discovery, Of a. method Of changing
base metal into gold. King Frederick
/. gave him orders for the precious
metal, which the sixteen-year-old In
fventor could not execute, and in fear
he fed to Dresden and became a sub
ject Of King August the Strong. While
endeavoring to make gold he discover
ed the porcelain secret and inscribed
his door thus: Into potter was
changed by Almighty God a man who
thought he could make gold"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-11
His Own People.

The negro blood wherever it is, de-
clares Ray Stannard Baker in Amert-
can Magazine, supplies an element Of
light heartedness which will not be
wholly crushed. In illustration lie tells
this story of very light mulatto Of
Tennessee: @s
! A number Of years ago it came to
him suddenly one day that he was
white enough to pass anywhere for
white, and he acted instantly on the
inspiration. He went to Memphis and
bought first class ticket ON Missis-
sippi river boat to Cincinnati. No one
suspected that he was cc.cred. He sat
=. The taDie with white people and even
occupied a stateroom with white
man. At first, he said, he could hardly
restrain his exultation, but after "a
time, although he associated with the
white men, he began to be lonesome.
ut grew colder and COLDER" he said.
In the evening he sat on the upper
deck, and as he looked over the railing
he could see down below the negro
passengers and deck hands talking and
laughing. After a time when it grew
darker they began to sing the inimita-
BILE negro songs. r4
'That finished me-" be said. II got
up and went downstairs and took my
place among them. I've been negro
ever since"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-11
Chances For Young Men to
Succeed Are Greater Than Ever
By AMELIA BINGHAM.

By SAMUEL M FELTON,
HE opportunities today for young succeed and work
his way up the railroad service just good they
have been provided he devotes his entire
ton the interests of the The trouble with many
who have advanced they hoped and who complain of
LACK OF OPPORTUNITY in railroad service today that they
misled the deagogue and who have their selfish
interests and instead Of giving their first allegiance
railroad much inclined devote the principal part Of their
time in other directions. -. = : %% - .s~@:
There have been times when to become the head
have the councils of it's depended
other influences than that Of actual ability knowledge Of bust
but this has diminished of late years. and the who succeeds
to these positions does the LADDER OF TOLL The
growing thousands miles of railroad many
of those positions worth working and positions being
given to the who CAPABLE RATHER THAN TO
FAVORITES knowing nothing Of the business.
And this necessarily because increasing competition demands
experienced operating heads that the OPPORTUNITIES
ARE INCREASING RATHER THAN DECREASING, and
the hardworng, ambitious employee receives recognition
HOWEVER, ONE THE MOST HAZARDOUS slDETRAcKs
ALONG DEMAeoelsM OFTEN
THE WHEELS LEAVE THE TRACK CAUSING DELAYS. MANY
COMPLAIN OF LACK OF OPPORTUNITY WHEN REALITY
ARE BEING MsLED BY THOSE WHO SELFISH
ENDS, AND l Am CERTAIN THAT OPPORTUNITIES
vANcEMENT BY THE DEVOTED EMPLOYEE GOOD
NOW As THEY EVER HAVE BENIN FACT, BETTER.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-11
-[A. E.1p Z - ~ ~. 49,
The Eourmilioris .

"In the Sahara," said an explorer,
there IL little insect that throws
sand, and Its volleys sIay. They call it
the fourmilion. The fourmilion digs
itself a funnel shaped hole Of the cir
conference Of a silver dollar. V. 1t lies
hidden and watchfnl In the bottom Of
this hole, and when a spider or ant or
beetle comes cautiouslyI prospecting
down the steep and slippery sides the
inhospitable fourmilion launches upon
its guest volley after velley Of sand-a
hail OF singing sand 50 abundant. 50
suffocating, so binding that the visitor
loses his head. He rolls unconscious
for. the nonce to the bottom of the
hole, ana the fourmflion calmly dis
members him before he has time to
come to himself again and puts him
in the larder for the next meal" ,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-11
Home ;. Notes.

T Drive a hook Of staple In small end
Of ironing board and hang In closet or
inside of door. J.. nd IL a.. .f5!.y ss;: 40 1
Innchoosing asichiekeny itsshould, be
plump on the breast, fat on the back
and; have, white legs. :. An old chicken
is distinguished by Its rough legs, and
long hairs are found on the breast. 4
T. It is an excellent plan to have d
''house PURSE downstairs in a cons
venient place., SO that when a little
change is needed for something you
ara not obliged to run upstairs for it. .
Never, put a deep. border on a low
ceiling room, It Is really better not
to have any at all. a; lowered or trellia
effect VIII do much to give height. II
two small rooms are together 1t is bet
ter to paper and carpet alike, giving
the effect Of one room.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-11
How. Models Make, Pictures. +,

80 TOW Modeis Make, PICTURES -f.-c
The. artist gazed in rapture on "The
Kiss his latest picture. -
"Do you grasp" he said,- ''the pas
sionate grace or the girls attitude, the
warmth and the power wherewith her
tense white arms draw the young man.
closer, ever closer7 Well.iI got that
idea from my model, a shopgirL ret; s.s1z a,
t'But for my models suggestion I'd
have put the girl in a stir, cold pose,
and the picture would never have sbeen5
the masterpiece it Is. But my model
pointed out to me the abandon where
with girl. whether of high or low
station. gives herself up to a kiss
charm. She illustrated the thing, aid
ed by male model, q young, medical
student. Yes, she made my picture.
''The fact is, models make. with
their valuable hints and suggestions,
lots or pictures. There's many a mas
terpiece whose merit Is due to- the
splendid pose that the model originated
for the principal fgure."-New Orleans
Times-Democrat. ,-....9~.n, -. ...r... g..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-11
The Elder Robert Fulton.

Robert Fulton was born at, Little
Britain, Lancaster county, Pa, Nov.
Il, 1865. His biographers have called
him "a self made MARYLAND have
made but brief reference Ito his par
entage. It is noteworthy that his ia
Their, the senior Robert Fulton, in a
failure to leave financial patrimony to
his children has not been accorded the
mention Of other achievements, not
slight in those primitive days. His an
cestors crossed from Scotland to ire
land prior to the time Of Cromwell.
From Kilkenny, Ireland the Fulton
family came to America before the
year 1885, The senior Robert Fulton
was among the prominent men Of
Lancaster, his name having been on
record upon all the town organizations
which existed at that period. He was
a founder, Of the Presbyterian church,
the secretary Of the Union Fire COM
pany and a charter member Of the
Juliana library of Lancaster, the third
library established In the American
.colonies.-Century. sr.-,,....-