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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-03
CONTINUES
SUCCESS
SCORES OF PEOPLE CURED BY
PHENOMENAL LAFAYETTE mo
FAILURE In ANY CASE

Phenomenal Lafayette has cured
scores Of people since his arrival in
Ardmore. He has not failed in a single
case. No such record has ever been
shown to the people Of this city be-
fore All skeptics have had their
skepncism removed, for they have seen
seen done what they classed as i'm
possible No one but the very ignor-
ant doubts the ability to perform what
was claimed for him a few weeks ago
Tt is true that cases have been brought
to him that he could not cure and like
an honest man he told the sufferers
that nothing could be done for them
and their money was refunded Many
others were brought to him who had
been pronounced incurable, or who had
failed to get we'll under the old method
of treatment but under the new treat
ment he has cured them and they are
sound and we'll Only a short time
will elapse until Dr. Lafayette will
remove to Oklahoma City, so those de-
sirous Of seeing him should not delay
-Ardmorite, Feb. 10, 1908
Lafayette is now visiting our city
and is located at the Early Hotel where
he can be consulted daily except Sun
day Hours 10 to ~ a. m and 2 to
4 p. m.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-03
METHODIST PASTOR
PLEASANTLY SURPRISED

A meeting Of the official board of
the Methodist church that had not
been announced and which was some
what different from the ordinary meet
ings Of this dignified body Of men was
held last night at the Methodist par
sonage, Ninth and Iowa
About o'clock the pastor, Rev NJ
L. Butler, responding to a knock at
his door found almost the entire ofic-
ial board OF his church there, and their
wives who brought baskets containing
enough good things for a picnic din
ner The ladies' soon took charge of
the household and served the lun-
cheon. It proved to be delightful
social occasion to the pastor and fam.
lily as well as to the guests. Mr. A.
E. Mckenzie, chairman Of the board,
was the promoter Of the surprise, and
it was well carried out.
Those present were Messrs. and
Mesdames Mckenzie, E. S. Burney, J.
T. Dickerson, Carroll McGehee, E. S.
Dougan, c. schlotterbeck, W. A. Laug-
ston, J. c. Early, W. P. Stewart, J. F.
Bishop, D. E. Emerson, F. D. Lemon;
Messrs. J. E. McNeill, John Lowell and
DR.. Milan.
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FEES FoR LAWYERS WHO
DEFENDED CONSTITUTE

Guthrie. April s-The house In
committee of the whole today recon-
mended the pasasge Of the Dnrant
bill appropriating a total Of s59,0l2.2s
to pay the unpaid expenses Of the
constitutional convention AS finally
disposed Of the appropriation carries
about $1,000 more tnan when origin
ally presented
The increase is contained in the ad.
option of an additional section progid-
ing for the payment Of $500 each TO
the following attorneys all members
OF the constitutional convention, who
defended the constitution in the in.
junction proceedings: H. p Asp W
A. Ledbetter. S. w Hays, R L. WI.
nams. G. A. Henshaw, c. L. Moore, ].
II king, and NJ. J. Kane. J Carney Is
allowed $3.50
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WILL NOT RAISE THE
PRICE OF COAL

McAlester, April S.-'We have a
coal supply sufficient for retailers and
heavy consumers for at least 80 days, .
said Col. William Busby this morning
upon his return from Kansas City,
where he attended the conference of
the operators. The statement was
made in refutation Of the statement
recently made that the coal supply
would soon run short and business
would suffer.
we will not raise the price Of coal
[. O. b. McAlester mines" continued
Col Busby. There is no danger Of a
coal famine and there is no excuse
for raising the price of coal"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-03
-THE-
Misses R0uIe0u
Millinery and
DresSm0king

Can you ask more than to have your
goods absolutely guaranteed Neal
rnaq "a Phone l40 for choicest meats.
s-2s.lmo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-03
LOST OPPORTUNITY

Your opportunity at the Christian
curch tonight in hearing sketch of
six thousand years and what the great
est reminder of other days has been
in nation, first losing God out Of
personal life, then the whole country
going into darkness. Common history
records the results.
Christians Of all denominations who
attend this service thank us for the
good work that is being done in Ber-
schah, Arlington Tex Come and hear
the band from said home tonight at
8 p. m
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THE IBIJOU
TWO DAYS ONLY
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

The Early Days of Oklahoma. with
photo slides taken by Mr.. Caro-. Come
and see the start Of the new state
1t win be worth your time and you
will regret it if you miss this lecture.
Under the Stars and Strips. A won
derful motion picture Of life on the
plains fifty years ago.
Tumble on Skate A laugh every
minute.
"To Our Absent Brothers" The Elks
toast; a beautiful inllustrated song by
Fred Caro-.
Those who saw the great Goebel
tragedy and Ben Hur know that the
Bijou programs arc what they are
advertised to be. We assure you that
Friday and Saturday will be worth
coming to see Admission as usueal
ter cents
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-03

WEATHER FORECAST

For Chickasha and vicinity
Tonight and Saturday, cloudy
and warmer; unsettled.
Local rains tonight and Satur-
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ODD FELLOWS WILL
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

The Odd Fellows Of the city will
celebrate the S5,h anniversary of the
founding Of the order on SUNDAY, Ap-
ril 26.
Appropriate exercises win be held
at the Christian church, the program
including a welcome address by Rev
J E. Dinger an address by Hon Still
well II Russell Of Ardmore. and music
by an orchestra besides the formal
ceremonies.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-03
BARG IN RESIDEN GE
PROPERTY

Fiveroom cottage on South Seventh
street very desirable
Four-room cottage on South Sixth
street; up to date
Eight-room cottage on South Eighth
street; all modern Also 40 acres,
close in.
We have sold a number Of fine resi-
dence locations in Sparks addition
We have more TO offer, and desire
TO show you and interest you in the
best properties and the best bargains
i'm the city.
We write FIRE and tornado insurance
and farm loans; abstracts Of title fur
nished by our company are always sat
isfactory.
SPARKS & GREER
4pff
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MARRIAGE PERMITS

Marriage licenses have been issued
to the following couples during the
week:
F 9 Daniel and Florence Hamilton.
both Of Chickasha.
Alvin p Harmon and Carrie E Dew
ey, Blanchard.
Hugh Pender and Bertha Cole, both
of ChiclSasha.
Amos Parent, Lake Charles La and
Minerva Chatterton, Cement.
J. A. Griffin and Flossie Lynch, both
of Mangum
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-03
TWO MORE ARRESTS
FOR BOOTLEGGlhG

Two more arrests for bootlegging
we're made by county officers today.
Deputy Doss arrested Walter Chick
and Deputy George Brown took charge
of Charley Wilson Both gave bond
for their appearance in court
w L. Coins, who has been In Jail
at Purcell and who was wanted here
on two charges arrived here today
and gave bond
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-03
BILL CROSS BETTER
ON HIS WAY HOME

Guthrie, April S.-Leo Meyer, assist.
ant secretary Of state received a tele-
gram yesterday from w. T. Spratt,
mayor Of ST. Joseph, Mo, stating that
Colonel Bill Cross, who became ser
iously i'll while in st. Joseph with Gov.
.Haskell's party, was much better and
would leave FOR home tonight, accom-
panied by Bob Anderson, a travelling
man, whis an old friend OF the genial
secretary of state.
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NOTICE To FIRST
WARB DEMOCRATS

DEMOCRATS or THE FIRST
WARD ARE CALLED TO MEET AT
THE SOUTH SCHOOL BUILDING
TONIGHT. lT us IMPORTANT
THAT EVERY DEMOCRAT BE PRE-.
SENT. n. BISHOP, CHAIRMAN.
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Sponsors OF American Nav Organize

South Carolina Is represented by
Miss Helen Rbett. of Charleston. who
broke the bottle baptising the cruiser
named for her home town The Flor
ida was ct,risstEed by Mrs. Lewis
Nixon, wife Of he shipbuilder. She
has assisted at 3 great many chris
Jennings and kuovs more of the spon-
fors than sgs other member of the
new society.
The cruiser Maryland was christened
by Miss Jennie Scott Waters, now
Mrs. Abercrombie, who was the daugh-
ter of Maryland's governor at the time
Ct the ceremonies. Another Southern
sponsor is Miss Juanlta Lallande. OF
New orleans. who broke the bottle for
the louisiana At this she was as
sisted BY a number OF beautiful
Southern girls. and the event was one
Of the most delightful in the history
Of Southern christenings
But Il is from & local standpoint
that washington is interested in the
organization Of the society, as well as
nationally. Nine of the sponsors make
their homes here and are members Of
the most exclusive sets. For that rea-
son, it is believed by those engineering
the club. that the meeting which opens
Wednesday viii be ona of the most in
teresting social events OF the season.
Nearly all the Washington members
are planning receptions and other
forms or entertainment for the spon-
sors, and the Capital viii be alive the
next few days with meetings where
the glorious 9ottie breakings will be
TetOfd
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0contlnued - - =

massachusetts probably viii be the
strongest State IN laying claims to
membership in the society, for many
OF her daughters nave been honored
by baptizing the boats OF the navy.
Miss Eleanor Dow, OF Cambridge, was
the christener OF the Cuttlehsh- The
Octopus was slid into the water when
Miss Florence webster, Of Brookline.
hurled the bottle on its nose. and
Miss Mabel Spear and Mrs. George T.
Rockbridge were sponsors last March
when the Viper and the Tarartuia
we're slipped into the water. Miss
Lorna Pinnock. of Salem, gave the
salem its name. when It was launched
early last year. The sponsor for the
cruiser Boston viii also he among the
membership.
Miss Jennie Bell, Of East Hardwiek.
VI. christaned the Vermont at one OF
the greatest social gatherings OF its
kind ever held she was appointed BY
Governor Ben. of Vermont. and is one
% the most enthusiastic OF the spon-
HorS
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Those Who Are Coming.

Miss Ida May Scheirein. OF Brooklyn,
who chrlsteEed the Brooklyn; Miss
Mira O'Brien, Of Philadelphia, who
christened the O'Brien; MISC Lorna
Pinnock, Of salem, Pa, WHO christened
the salem: Miss Florence Master. of
Baltimore. Miss Harriet Rankin, OF
Hartford. Conn. who christened the
Wilkes: Mrs. ]. Earle Morgan, OF
Wisconsin. who christened the Wis
consin; Mrs. Arthur w. Francis. OF
New York, who broke the bottle on the
prov of the New York; Miss Dorothy
Sproul. of Chester. Pa. who named the
ship Chester; Mrs. Frederick Coudert,
OF New York, the sponsor Of the old
Maine; Mrs. W. W. Kitchins, OF Buff
falo. who christened the Mississippi;
Mrs. John Pels. OF Denver, who named
the Denver; Miss Mary Campbell, who
broke the baptismal bottle for the
scout cruiser Birmingham, and prob
ably Mrs. colin Campbell. who chris
teaed the Illinois. Mrs Campbell is
nos a resident o. England. but IS ex-
pectei to be in attendance.
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Mysfiffying Proposition
Made to Grafton
By ColSon at Meeting
In Chicago and
Financier Is charmed.
Conference Held
In EvH-Lookfng Resort.

regarded the world below with = very
thoughtful frown.
That wire must be genuine"
I'VE are certainly not justified in re-
garding It as anything else. Mr.. Graf
ton. When. a man simply vanishes
from the face OF the earth, and f. then
obIiging enough 70 send telegram an
nouncing his whereabouts. We should
accept II without a great deal OF ques-
ton"
of course. but-the thing seems so
internally odd. somehow"
Things have been seeming that way
lately, sir"
Grafton shrugged his shoulders and
continued his study for few minutes.
Then he turned sharply.
you don't believe that II IL some
kind OF game, DO your
What kind. sir?'
WE'LL give that up"
And 90 do l."
Then we may dismiss II. I think
said l5urleigh. thoughtfully ITO base
such an idea. we should first have 20
find motive. and Pm blest II I can
put a motive to that wire. other than
the TACT tLdA AQlHQl ittAH fsD4AS 70 IN
cage for some very good reason. and
that for some other very good reason
he wants TO see you. sir"
Il can certainly see no other expla-
nation, rejoined Grafton. nodding
slowly
"weil-youn 90. them"
ITO Chicago"
Yes"
There's no time to wire, and he
gives no address. Yes, sir. believe
that / should 60"
And you wouldn't advise my send
ing you or one OF your menT'
Certainly not, sir. Whatever Col
son has to say. he VIII probably say
to you alone"
7 know It." sighed Grafton. The
only thing is that I dislike leaving
here while things are in so unsettled
state However-thls may mean the
settling OF #. I'll depute You to cali az
my house and explain matters to Mrs.
Grafton" he ended. with light smile.
Burleigh nodded assent. HIS en-
pioyer glanced at his watch.
To catch that o'clock train meant
some hurrying lie called Jennison
and without stating the latest develop
ment told the chief clerk that he
should he out OF town for a few hours.
ant that several minor matters were
to be arranged thus and 80. Then,
picking UP his hat and overcoat. he
turned back to the detective
They walked o the depot almost in
silence. Natter had gone almost be-
yond the point where discussion was
profitable Why Colson had disap-
peared. what he had to say now, how
the interview would affect the remark
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One Of Prettiest Sponsors.

one Of the prettiest young spon-
sors is Miss Montague. who IS the
daughter of Gov. Andrew jackson
Montague. She is that type OF South
ern beauty so noted in song and story
and belongs to The Old Deminion's
most exclusive set. Her home IS IN
Richmond. West Virglnias sponsor
is Mrs. w. H. Wolfe. Of Parkersburg.
who was Miss Katherine White. daugh-
ter OF the governor who chrlstened
the battleship named for her State I'm
1905
Another fair Southern girl ls Miss
Stella Tate. who is a great beauty
and one CT the favorites OF the Crack
er state. She christened the Georgia.
This affair was attended by a large
number OF Georgians who went TO as
sist In the festivities. The fair spoa-
sor for the Atlanta is also eligible 10
membership. Chattanooga viii be rep
resented by Miss Lillian Nelson Cham
bliss. who was Dut twelve years old
when sne broke the bottle and named
the Chattanooga. North Carolina Is
represented by Miss P4hskah Glenn.
daughter OF Gov. Robert BroadnAx
Glenn. and Mrs A. ", Haywood, also
o daughter or the governor for the
Tar Heels" and Miss Annis e. Gray,
Of Wilmington. Miss Glenn ehFistsned
the North Carolina. Ms. Haywood the
RaleiRh. and Miss Gray gave the COM
mand mining the Wilmington
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CHAPTER XVI.
Coleon Unfolds a Tale.

BurleIsh's eyes became positively
saucsr-like-
From George Coison. you say. sir
he cried.
Grafton held out the telegram
There Is the signature. Burleish-
it's plain enough.
Indeed II IS. sir" muttered the de-
tsctivs, scanning the yellow slip.
Now what--hat the devil could
have taken Colson to Chicago"
"I pass on that"
''Its the most remarkable thing! To
have him Just drop out ike that AND
then reappear IN Chicago
Burleigh laughed softly.
IT you're not getting used TO re-
rnarkable things now. Mr.. Grafton
YOU never WILL he observed What
with the happenings OF the last
twsnty-four hours. It would take
eosa deal to surprise me just now
And yet. II we could know Colson's
true reason for disappearing. even You
might be surprised. Burleigh.
Il don't doubt that sir.
Grafton walked TO the window and
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Miss Morgan. daughter OF the Illus
trious John Tyler Morgan, who at his
death last year was one OF the oldest
and most revered men in the Senate,
christened the Alabama Miss Morgan
makes her home in Washington. but is
now in Florida
Mrs. o. r. p. Belmont. OF 1851 Six
teenth street, christened the torpedo
boat Nicholas; Miss Lillian Converse
christened the Dupont Her home is
at ITO Connecticut avenue and she is
the daughter OF Rear Admiral George
Converse. Mrs. Paul Pearssll, OF Ms5
r street, christened the Terror and the
Castine
The other Washingtonian who is
prominent among the sponsors is Miss
Keith Frazier.
Tie sponsors who have signffied their
intention of coming to the meeting
this week are:
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sight were easily diseernible, but there
was no sign cf Colson.
Where was heg Why. more particu-
larry with the train overdue, did he
not appear? Vas he playing some In
credible game on Grafton? Kenyon
ville's magnate scowled as the fact Of
Colson's absence became indisputsble.
and walked quickly toward the wait
ing-rooms.
Reaching the gates. he looked swift
~ around caCe more and from behind
a pile Of trunks stepped Colson! Graf
ton breathsd a sigh OF relief and
turned 10 Tim.
"Colsonr
Hello. Ora tonr'
The other approached and shook his
hand. and Grafton looked him over
rather zariously. Colsons mien was
not quite the usual one.
His eyes seemed TO have developed
a deep trick OF wandering. They die
not rest steadily upon the new ar
rival. but drifted slowly about the de-
pot. with a seeming preference for the
iron gordered roof above His hand.
too, was cold and clammy and with
suggestion Of tremor. Grafton's curl
osity increased: had his debtor been
drinking or was there another cause
OF bis evident nervousness7
Good gracious. man! You fright
ened me-" he said.
Did IT, Colson smiled slightly. Il
suppose you wondered what had be-
come OF ne FOR a while7"
Wonder isn't the wordl" cried
Grafton. Whatever took you OF so
suddenly night before last7''
Colson's eyes fitted from side 20
side.
Nothing that we can go into here. -
he replied softly. Come along. Graf
ton. I haven't had dinner yet"
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Both these young women made their
debuts at these occasions. The Min
nesOta was launched when Miss Rose
n. Schaller oficiated.
Other Western girls who have chria-
tened vessels are Mary Mickey, daugh-
ter of Governor Mickey, who chris
tened the Nebraska; Mrs. Chaplin, of
Seattle, who as Miss Helen Wilson,
ehrlstened the washington: Miss az
elyn Walsh. of Washington and Den
yer. VINO christened the Colorado. and
Mrs John Pels. who was sponsor for
the Denver
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CHAPTER XVII

The Guest In Room Fifteen.
A stufry. musty -o6or, Is OF al IN
clean place. badly ventilated; n SEN
sation Of coarse bedding; & sound OF
creaking and grooming and the strain
ing OF loose, old joints. These things
Grafton seemed 70 experience through
a haze that yelled every sense.
or course he was at home and in
bed, but conditions must have changed
overnight, for he had believed him
self the owner Of one OF the best
dwelling houses IN the State. Also his
eyes refused TO open and past events
70 piece themselves together coherent
~. That. doubtless. was ascribable 70
his recent worry and the consequent
abnormally sound sleep. Grafton
wished that he could wake up and see
things az he knew they were-swsst
and clean and plainly luxurious.
Then a new element entered. 20
arouse him and set doubt at rest.
From somewhere q warm breeze
stirred and with It came the wFstohed
odor OF stale. sour beeri That, az
least, was foreign TO the Grafton
home. even IN dresmsi His eyes came
open with en- EFFORT a stronger eS-
fort brought him 70 a sitting position.
What under the sun had happened7
Emphaticaliy, the premises were
none OF hts. The room Was small and
dingy. the paper old and very soiled.
the floor covered by the most forlorn
bit OF ingram that had ever met Graf
toms eye. Across the miserable
apartment, two smaIl-paned windows
gave out upon a brick court; upon a
too neatly. And again came that
dreadful cdor OF beer-kegs.
Grafton shook himself. Every bone
seemed 10 ache. HIS head sched. his
skin was hot, his mouth dry and
parched, his hands trembled. Only
after q strong gathering OF his forces
did he succeed IN throwing OF the
clothes.
'Drugged. BY thunder said John
Grafton.
Yes, that vas what had happened TO
hiTl-no doubt could exist Colson had
managed to poison his ale and-now ne
was here!
His head reeling, he managed 20
stand erect and steady himself against
the rickety bedstead. He looked about
duly and his eye caught sight OF
plain iron sink IN the corner. He
made for Il eagerly and turned the
faucet. A grateful flow OF cold water
No cup or glass was in sight; he put
hts lips 70 the pipe drinking deeply.
and It refreshed him woDGarfully. BE
thrust his burning head under the cool
stream and held Il there; he bathed
his stiTened joints.
Stronger and steadier, he stiaed any
-quaIrns, reached for the grimy towel In
the rack, and looked around him
Well. the environment was bad
enough IN all conscience! A dirtier.
more squalid semblance Of a human
habitatiOn could hardly have been con-
ceived. Was he in Colson's "hofel2'
That seemed the only explanation. He
searched again. and found painted on
the small glass transOm the number
Is 1t seemed TO CONFIRM his surmise
he was a guest OF room hfIeen.
ITO Be Continued Next Sunday.l
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Millionaire
TRICKED
AndFinaA
DRUGGED
By the Man
He Had
Bertended

full "Oh-lst me think il over Tor =
few minutes. Grafton"
The other nodded and lighted q
cigar Col9on.. declining the weed.
twisted his chair about and titled Il.
drumming lightly with one snoe. IS he
revolved the matter.
Grafton watched him curiously, as
The minutes hurried by-Colson seemed
10 be having a hard time OF IT, KS
brow was wrinkled and hts head sunk
i0w. Now he grunted family: now he
pursed his lips impariently: nov his
shoulders were elevated a trihe: now
he glanced over at Grafton and smiled
family
Five minutes passed. ten. fifteen. and
still ColsoL seemed 10 have reached no
decision. But Grafton felt little I'm
patience. He was tired and the chair
seemed very comfortable. Indeed. he
experienced a deliciously sleepy sansa-
ton creeping over him. He felt psau-
tifully complacent. serenely thankful
that no such problem as COlson's ex-
listed 10 torture him.
Then his cigar dropped 70 the floor.
He would have risen 70 regain Il. but
Colsoa pushed him back into his chair
he felt no resentment at C0lson-in-
deed. he smiled approvingly At him.
And nevertheless, ColsOn was acting
cUriouEly. Chair. table, Colson ana AL
were sliding slowly across the roomi
Whittier were the. bound7 Grafton
had not sufficient interest TO rise and
investigate; he merely smiled. Yet
they went on and on ana on Grafton
yawned.
And at that point Colson and the
furniture vanished through the wall
and Grafton-dropped out Of the realm
Of conscious thingsl