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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
BUILDING HAS BEGUN
IN new ADDITION

W. &. Matthews has received the
plat for the new Matthews and Wal
ford addition which lies west Of the
Jones addition and south Of ]. B.
Sparks.
This is a pretty ten-acre tract Of
high ground and is divided into SO
fifty foot lots It will likely be sold
principally in quarter books. Mr..
Mathews and Mr.. walford are COM
pleting houses in it and W. A. Lang
ston is going to start a residence. The
indications are that the addition will
sell rapidly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
MEXICAN CHARGED WITH
ATROGIOUS CRIME

andre SOLO, a Mexican tamale vend-
er was arrested last night by officer
Thomas on charge Of attempting to
commit criminal assault upon Mary
Brummet an eleven year old girl
The girls father made the complaint
after extorting the story from her All
the parties live on choctaw avenue
between Third and Second streets
The Mexican received an examining
trial before Judge Moore this after
noon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
JUDGE LINN is
POPULAR


Guthrie Leader:
Judge viii Linn, secretary Of the
state election board, is a clever, oblig-
ing and painstaking official. That he
is highly esteemed by his efficient
force is evidenced by a gift to him
yesterday in the shape Of a handsome
diamond threelinked watch fob OF
book commission yesterday approved
yesterday by the young ladies' who
have been employed by the state
election board. Judge Linn prizes the
gift highly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
RETURNS STILL
INCOMPLETE

With returns from two precincts,
Waldon and Vincent, still out, the
county election board adjourned yes
terday afternoon tn Saturday
On the face OF the returns received
lreton sull leads the ticket by a big
majority while Glover has a majority
OF about 95 over Riddle The vote in
the other two precincts was small and
cannot materially change the result.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
WILL OPEN THE sIJou

Hatten and Horner, the new pro-
prietors will open the Bijou theatre
Saturday win all new machinery and
first class vaudeville. They are remod-
cling and repainting the building com
pletely and are preparing to make It
one Of the leading places Of amuse-
ment in the city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
WILL INITIATE SIXTEEN

The l. o. o. F. encampment win
hold big meeting tomorrow night
and put sixteen candidates thrcsgh.
The FL Reno degree stan will be down
TO assist with the work
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
LEoNARD TAKEe A VAcATIoN

T H. Sims, travelling auditor for the
Pioneer Telephone Co. arrived in
Chickasha last night from Oklahoma
City and will take Manager Leonard's S
place, while he spends a two weeks
vacation in the Wichita mountains.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Great Ga1dDav
September z
Plans Maturing for the Biggest Labor CeIe-
bration Yet--Great Orators and Many
Attractions on Program

Plans for the great Labor Day cele-
bration in this city on September z
are being rapidly worked out and the
occasion promises to be second to
none Of its kind in Oklahoma.
1t will be under the auspices Of the
trades unions Of this city and the
farmers union Of Grady county and
when these powerful organizations
get back Of anything, It is going TO 60
The celebration win be held in a
beautiful grove on the banks Of the
Washita, just east Of town and ar
rangements are being made to run a
special train to and from the grounds
every 20 minutes from 9:SO a. m. till
midnight
An immense street parade in which
the various unions will participate,
with banners. badges and floats, will
be feature Of the day and among
the attractions at the grounds viii be
a balloon ascension and high dive,
with grand display Of fireworks al
night Among the prominent speak
ers who have been invited and who
ara axpeefed 10 be present are Gov.
Haskell, Senator Gore. Hon NJ L.
Grady OF Chicago, vice president Of
the B. & NJ l. Ui Hon. J. Y. Gala.
han Of Enid. Senator Lee K. Taylor
and Rev. Gordon Lang Of this city.
Two bands vii furnish music and
It viii be a gala day for everybody
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06

Miss Pearl Leighty OF Hutchinson,
Kansas is expected in Chiokasha to-
morrow to visit her sister, Mrs. J. F.
De Vore.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
SHEATHCOWN CHTCKASHA

Miss Marie Nielsen who is winning
the admiration Of all the theatre go-
ers ct Convention Hall this week, will
appear Friday night in a celebrated
sheath gown The gown, the first Of
its kind ever seen in Chickasha, is a
very handsome creation of white bro
caded satin Miss Niesen received It
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06

from her sister, Alice Nielsen, who is
at present starring in grand opera in
Italy and it is Of the regular sheath
cut and design.
The sheath, or directoire gown has
excited much comment on two conti-
nents and, worn by Miss Nielsen
viii prove a good drawing card Fri
day night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06

Miss Muerl Neal went TO Pocasset
yesterday to spend a few days with
friends.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
PANEADLING FOR CIGARS.
Clerks Bothered Continually by
Beggars Demanding n Hand-out.

Clerks Bothered Continually by
Beggars Demanding n Hand-out.
He was dressed shabbily, but ne was
not unlike other customers Of the cigar
store which he entered. But the clerk
knew him or knew his kind. at once.
Nothing for you" he said brusouely.
Not even a broken one2' the man
asked.
Nothing doing" said the clerk. Get
out"
This happened In a cigar store on Park
row, New YORK. A man who overheard
the conversation asked the clerk If pan
handlers bothered the cigar stores much.
You bet they do" was the response.
They're in here all the time and in 9TH
er stores, too. Nervy beggars they are.
One OF them came IN the other day while
l was in the stock room and my partner
behind the counter.
Gimme Plug Of chaw.' he demanded.
and my partner told him he couldn't have
II; the store didn't furnish tobacco free
and he'd be hanged If he was going 10
buy II Tor any loafer who dropped in.
AT that the man leaned over the coun-
ter and slapped my partners face.
1t took me just five seconds 70 land on
him and throw him out OF course.
they're not all that way. but in they
come every little while and demand a
hand-Out'
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
NEWS OF THE PYTHIANS.
Indications Are that 200 viii At
tend Boston Convention.


tend Boston Convention.
Grand Chancellor Woodward and dele
cation Of the uniform rank paid a fra
ternal visit 70 Hermione Lodge No. y. In
Georgetown. on Wednesday evening last.
From indications. there will probably be
about 300 from this domain who will at
tend the convention Of the supreme lodge
in Boston in August. The uniform rank
companies have entered the competitive
drills there. and are drilling nightly for
the occasion.
Decatur Lodge. No. g. will confer the
rank OF knight at its convention Of June
% at its castle hall, in Typographical
Temple.
Death on Wednesday last summoned
Past Grand Chancellor William H. Hines.
a member Of Syracuslans Lodge. No. 10
to rest. Mr.. Hines was one Of the char
ter members Of syracusians Lodge. and
was much beloved by all who knew him.
While his advancing age and feebleness
prevented his regular attendance at the
sessions Of his lodge, he never Jagged in
his interest In its welfare Funeral serv-
ices we're held at Glenwood Cemetery on
Friday afternoon. the service being read
by Past Chancellor F. G.. Atkinson. one
OF the older members Of the lodge and
the architect OF the Pythlan Temple.
Rathbone Temple. No l. Pythian Sis
ters is adding to its roster The temple
is valuable auxiliary Of the Knights of
Pythias, and deserves the hearty support
OF every member of the order.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21

tated conditions generally. due 10 impaired
digestion. enfeebled heart. and weak or
sluggish circulation. In the treatment OF
the maladies mentioned. and Of similar
cases the benignant by-products in whisky
are Of extreme value iu that they exert
an important therapeutic effect which
is not accomplished by the administration
OF alcohol or silent spirit As 20 the
merits OF Irish whisky the evidence pre-
sented 10 the royal commission appears
70 justify the claim made by my ingenu-
GUS young friend Dennis AIullany. the
popular purveyor Of Washington. D. c..
who says 'Potheen or Mountain Dew
is the most mellow Of all exhilaratinE
beverages. because II is m absolutely
pure pot-stilled spirit Prof MuTlany
also says. I'm his beautiful brogue 50 rich
and sweet that In Tipperary one may
procure with the 'argental talisman,' n
drink Of 'shabeen' that never saw the
ugly mug OF a gauger.
In conclusion" said DR.. Bedloe. after
Quafiing another glass Of sparkling Tan
san. the Doctors favorite beverage.
please incorporate with my remarks.
and kindly credit to the author. Col IN
SersoTs tribute 10 American whisky
Col. Ingersoll received a present OF
case OF Old Burton whisky from his
friend, Peter S. Dooner. the founder of
Dooner's Hotel, IN Philadelphia, as popu-
lar in America as IS Morley's in London.
and the colOne! sent a bottle OF II TO a
sick friend. accompanying the gift with
a letter, which reads substantially as
follows (here DR.. 9edloe reclted from
memory the text OF Col. Ingersolrs let
ter, a copy Of which is subjOned):
send you some OF the most won
derfUl whisky that ever drove the skele-
ton from q feast or painted landscapes
on the brain OF man. It is the mingled
souls OF wheat and corn. In Il you will
find the sunshine and the shadow that
chased each other over the billowy fields;
the breath OF June; the carol OF the
lark; the dews OF the night; the wealth
OF summer and the autumn's rich con-
tent all golden with imprisoned light
Drink IL and you will hear the voices OF
men and maidens singing the Harvest
Home" mingled with the laughter OF
children Drink II and you will feel
within your blood the sunlit dews, the
starry. tawny dusks Of many perfect
days. For forty years this liquid Joy
has been within the happy slaves Of oak,
longing 20 touch the lips Of men,
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21

luish. as it is a solvent for gum resins.
&c, but il IS poisonous TO the human
stomach. 1t is claimed that the ordi-
nary drinker Of spirits is able 10 dis
tinguish between pot-stilled and patent
stilled whisky because Of the prepon-
derance Of maize or corn juice contained
in the latter
The reformers consistently contend
that no spirit should be sold as whisky
unless the materials and methods OF dis
tllation Of the spirit be distinctly de-
clared on the label Of the bottle Herein
lies the possible evil Of 'substition' which
all pure food advocates deplore. and it
is regrettable. too. that the crime is
practiced IN America, where unscrupulous
liquor dealers refill bottles that had CON
tained and bore the labels or whisky Of
the highest standard Of excellence. such
as Boldts Bellevue No. ]. Dooner's Old
Burton Moroney Army and Navy rye.
Conway's Choice, the Clarence Lewis
whisky, Norris Garrick Club. the William
II. Norris whisky. Gallager and Burton
Provan's Bingham whisky, the St James
rye, the Walton whisky. The Edouard'
rye. the Hunter CBaltimore) rye. Null
lany's Old Gibson whisky. Shoomache-
rye. Roche's Sherwood. Steele's Peer
less. Doyle's Cape May Hotel rye. Gum
mey's Brighton whisky. the Divine Shore
ham rye. kennedys Auditorium whisky.
the Raleigh rye, the Trimble. Patterson
and Cone. the Pepper Old Jordan. Sher-
mans Continental rye, Hotel Jermyn
whisky Casey Brothers Scranton Club
rye, Hannis Distillng Company. Mount
Vernon. the Willard whisky, Fellowship
Club, Overholt, Clover Club. and few
additional brands pronounced and ac-
cepted by Prof John Hartnett, C. B. B..
Of Washington. D. c., and other acknowl-
edged connoisseurs of discriminating
taste. as being Of the choicest whislSies
with cheap, low-grade, immature spirits.
doctored 10 deceive, and dispense the
bad liquor TO tho unsuspecting public as
genuine whisky
This criminal practice did extend to
the substitution Of vicious siphon waters
for genuine Tansan. Fortunately, IN the
interest Of public health the several con-
victions Of and penalties imposed upon
the violators of the pure-fOod law had
salutary effect. Now Bourbon whisky. so
popular in Col. Henry Watterson's good
Old Kentucky Home State. and with
Southerners generally, IL made by the old
fashioned pot-still process preserves its
flavor and fragrance as direct from the
corn, but II the maize be passed through
a patent still, the fine flavor and aroma
escape and the liquor becomes what is
called a silent spirit that IS when in
the cask-not the man. Whisky is pre-
scribed by physicians as a remedial agent
IN the treatment OF all specific fevers
such as influenza. typhoid. or enteric
FEVER, and in acute pneumonia DR.. Max
Stern, the noted neurologist and dlstin-
guished surgeon. said in a lecture at the
Jewish Hospital in Philadelphia the
beneficial effects OF whisky are not so
much due to the alcohol il contains as 10
the benignant by-prOducts. especially the
ethers' found in all pure pot-stilled
whisky.
The medical profession recommends
whisky diluted with Tansan for ratsents.
especially those OF advanced years. who
suffer from dyspepsia, gouty and debil- !
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
A Robin in pifficnltr

While out walking (says a correspond
ent OF Country Notes and Queries, a new
monthly Journal full OF information for
students Of nature). my father had his at
tention drawn TO a robin. which. strange
ly enough, kept fiutJerlng TO and fro on
the footpath Just in front of him. AS it
was springtime, my father thought this
strange action was merely a ruse on the
part OF the robin TO divert attention from
lt5 nest But the bird. still continuing
70 hutter. my father picked 1t up, the
robin allowing itself to be caught with
out any bother, 1t was then found to
nave horsehair probably got for nest
making) twisted round its tongue and
beak. When this impediment was re-
moved, the robin flew away, glad enough.
no doubt, TO be able to use it's beak and
tongue freely again.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Dr. BedIoe, of Washington, Defends Our Whisky
in Interview Given in an Egyptian Newspaper

Dr. Edward Bedloe. Of Washington. d.
c., who is now in Alexandra, Egypt was
recently interviewed by representative
Of the Egyptian Gazette. and expressed
his views regarding whisky and the
value and Importance Of the whisky in
vestigation by the Royal Commission OF
London as follows:
Like President Roosevelt. who turned
on the light that exposed the practices Of
INSCRIPTIONS financiers in America, the
Royal Commission Of Great Britain. with
the object Of creating an official standard
for whisky, has brought to light the
nefarious methods by which wicked
whisky distillers have grown rich at the
expense Of the consumer and 10 the detri-
ment Of the latters health and happiness.
The investigation discloses conclusive evil
dence Of the existence Of both good and
evil spirits I'm whisky. The moral effect
of the wholesome wave Of temperance re-
form which swept over several Of our
United States has reached Great Britain
and given encouragement TO the British
refOrmers in their good work The evils
arising from the excessive use. we may
say abuse, of alcohol are largely attribu-
table 10 cheap whisky. The Hon. John
Wanemaker. the merchant prince Of
America, IS credited with having said
a cheap coat makes a cheap man. Col.
J. Edward Kennedy, the Boldt OF Chi
eago. says: Cheap whisky makes a bad
man. or a man bad The Royal Com
mission will ultimately effect a much
needed reform in the manufacture OF
whisky, and that desired result accom-
phshed' will be a step upward and onward
in the cause OF temperance. II is the
drinking Of vile, poisonous compounds OF
patent-stilled and immature spirits with
their deadly fusil oil, that maddens and
proVokes men to sin The evil effects OF
bad spirits are far-reaching and extend
TO wherever such sophisticated LIQUOR Is
sold and consumed
TO gratify the greed Of the 'get-ricb-
quick manufacturers Of whisky the old
fashioned pot-still process is too slow
The evidence presented to the commjs-
sion exposes many OF the trade secrets
Of British distillers Of alleged whisky
and Il is interesting 10 note the nature
Va lhD luEltultlliS WHICH enter into the
composition OF whisky made IN Scot
land. England, and in Ireland II is in
evidence that the materials used by the
distillers OF Scotland are matted and un-
matted grain, bran. and malt extracts
Bran is principally used to promote fer
mentation. The whisky distillers OF Eng
land use matted and unmalted grain. rice
molasses. glucose, sugar, bran. sago
tapioca. and malt combings. In Ireland
the whisky is made Of malt and un-
matted grain. and no other kind OF ma
terlal The facts mentioned are Of rec
ord IN the proceedings before the Royal
Commission. Evidence shows also a vast
oiherence in the quality and effect of
pot-stilled whisky and that made by the
patent still process. The patent still pro-
ouces powerful, strong spirit experts
say running as high as 80 above proof
Inc fusil oil Of the patent-still process
3 by-product OF value in making var
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21

more productive fields. I know boys to-
day who are longing 10 so 70 the S6uth.
and ! know Southern communities where
the rich Southern Jew would welcome
them and train them 10 a higher citizen
snip 1t is Just this work that the great
Jewish institutions like the Educational
Alliance are concentrating their energy
and wealth upon. The reduction in the
pressure upon the district from incoming
immigration and thus the demand for
rooms, will tend 20 reduce rent and in
crease the demand for better tenement
houses.
The whole problem OF the East Side
may Be solved by a study OF the immiSra-
ton problem and the application OF the
educat onal lines above suggested. Ii will
never be answered by cursing the place
as ''slum' or by swinging the red flag!
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
PR0CLAIMS TREATY.
Convention for Suppression of white
Slave Traffic I'm Force.

President Roosevelt has proclaimed the
Treaty Of Paris. signed IN 1904. for the
suppression Of the white slave traffic
While the United States was not a
signatory power. adherence to the treaty
was advised by the Senate on March /.
1916. Because OF the fact that the gov
ernment had no Federal police TO use IN
carrying out the provisions Of the con-
vention. fl was not proclaimed.
Several weeks ago the subject was again
taken up by Robert Bacon. Assistant Sec
retary Of State. and the President. on
June last, sent notice 70 the French
government Of the adherence Of the
United States
The provisions OF the treaty suppress
Ing the white slave evil VIII be carried
out by the Federal immigration service.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
To Hold Open-nir DIeetinr..

Open-air meetings in the parks are to
be begun this afternoon at Franklin Park
at o'clock. The Young Mems Christian
Association promoted this type Of meet
ing last season. and has procured the
active cooperation of neighboring
churches in popularizing them ct Frank
lin and Lincoln parks. Rev Charles E.
Guthrie will open the Franklin series to-
Gay. The Lincoln Park meetings begin
July 8. It is understood prominence will
be given to music. and that the character
Of the service is informal and brief.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
At Close Quarters with n shark.

At Close Quarters with a shark.
From Answers
Capt Charles Adams pilot and master
pearl diver from Tapeete. Tahiti, in the
Pacific. while at work Off the Island OF
Aphki, Of the Pomotu group. securing
the bottom OF the sea in search of shells.
was suddenly confronted by a shoal OF
sharks. With the knowledge Of an old
diver. Adams opened his jacket. letting
loose furry OF bubbles The ruse was
successful, for all but one shark fed. To
Adams horror that one proved TO be a
monster. At every turn Il came closer
its jaws gaping and its tiny eyes snap
ping viciously at him. Adams cast loose
his diving suit in an effort to escape.
With the speed Of bullet he shot to-
ward the surface and clambered in the
waiting boat. At that very moment the
shark had swallowed the diving suit. The
life lines were cut
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
MANY NOTIONS
at small cost.

The little things that must go in
the vacationists trunk. and for
which little IS asked Monday:
SC Sanitary Wash Cloths. Special
Ior...-. .................1 .1Oc
75c to CSC Steel Shears. 6 TO s
inches. Choice. e...................2 zoe
9c Reliance Spool SILK. lOo-yard
spools Ior. ............5 &c
25c Heavy silk Side Garters all
colors, safety pin top. Special
pair ''.'-'-.' .121zc
25c Chinese Ironing Wax. with
wood handles. Dozen. .1Oc
Bone Hair Pins. all styles. sec
onds Of 25c quality. A dozen. 80. Sc
SC Basting Cotton, 5OO-yard spools.
LoI.-.-- ..-.....--.... 10c
Uweara Dress Shields. warranted
TO wash and IRON
Sizes Fl "a ~
Prices Ice 10c 2Ic
1oc Macy Hooks and Eyes. rust
proof, al sizes. black or white. A
CdIu -.-.--.-----..- ..-.............5c
10c TO 1sc Bias Seam Tape. white.
all widths; piece.
First Floors. Kann. Sons & Co.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Necessity. Nor Reform

Gibbs dn a rallying manner)-So. since
you've married you've cut out the cigars,
eh? 1 thought you swore that no woman
would ever break you OF smoking.
Dibbs-Oh. my wife didn't break me OF
smoking; she simply broke me, that's all.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Handsome aiI-OVer embroi1erieS.

Values range from 75c a yard to 20,
$l5O at.--.-.--. .--........,...........O OOC
Choice of either Swiss or Nainsook. in
ceptional bargains
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Venice and FiIei landings.

at..l'.,. values up TO ''o a yard, 25c yd
Fine qualities, these. White, butter. and
ecru. Large range OF patterns. Widths TO
> inches
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Swiss Shiri waist FrOntings.

Values in this lot up to $3.50 a yard. 90.
at...................... ................... .Soc
All Of fine Swiss Material so inches wide
The designs are new and beauties-every one.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Fine Swiss demi-fIouncings.

IS pieces, worth mp 70 $3.50 a yard. Eoo
at, yard rd...................... OSC
Widths range is inches "A inches and 27
Attractive patterns.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Cotton fiIel bandingS.

20c to 40c a yard
Qualllles. ..-....... ~ ~
White and ecru. Widths TO inches. All
at the one price. Lot incluues the seasons
best patterns
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Embroidery edges and insertions.

Values from 25c yard to soc yard at. 10
yard. ............ ................ IOC
These are offered in both Swiss and Main
sook OF fine quality and patterns Many
matched sets
INDIA LINON-Extra fine grade. 80 inches
wide. and the usual 25c quality at *
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-17

Ten millions grow In gmoldy in the
United States treasury suffering for
an owner. What burden to an over
worked government to have to sit up
o. nights and watch it, and not know
to whom it belongs! For something
over forty years this vast store has
been gathering dust being the pro-
ceeds Of abandoned property" captuT-
ed by the Union soldiers, sold for
cash and the money turned into the
the treasury. There still remains,
after millions have been distributed
to approved claimants, more than
ten million dollars for which Uncle
Sam has never been able to find a
proper owner