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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12

Woodward, May ia succession
Of tonadoes swept over a district lying
twenty-five miles southwest, south and
southeast of Woodward Sunday night.
Several small isolated towns, all off
the railroad and without telegraphic
communication, are reported destroyed.
Sevent towns are reported to have
suffered damage. They are; Grand,
Arnett, vici, Mutual, Estell, Cooley and
Richmond.
AT each place casualties are report
ed. The known fatalities are:
At Arnett-Hale, killed; half dozen
injured, one fatally
At Yiei-Hauser, physician, fatally
injured
AT Mutual-Arthur Sibel and wife
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12
WILL NOT LOCATE PUBLIC
BUILDINGS THIS time
House Democrats in Caucus Vote to Sustain
the Governors Position Big Scrap
Won't Come Off

Guthrie, May d2-By vote Of S6
TO % in a house caucus last night the
position Of the governor relative to
the attitude Of this legislature toward
the location Of public institutions was
upheld, the vote being taken after the
presentation Of the governors views
by Governor Haskell himself and sew
eral other speeches BY prominets dem
ocrats in the lower house No reces-
sion from this position is anticipated,
and hence public building legislation in
the present legislature has been per
manently forestalled.
The proposed location Of three state
normal schools is the eastern part Of
the state to correspond with those al
ready established on the western side
were the most important and most
discussed matters Of the state insti-
ttuion que ion, and the discussion and
dlssention already created BY these
measures warranted the governor and
the democratic caucus in the conclu.
sion that the actual consideration Of
the matter would be or long duration
and would hinder the enactment OF
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12
DISCUSS CONSERVING
NATIONAL RESOURCES

Washington, May l2-Many distln-
guished men arrived in Washington
today to participate in the conference
called BY President Roosevelt. to be
gin tomorrow and continue through
several days when methods Of conserv
ing the country's national resources
win be thoroughly threshed out In
addition to the governors of the sew
eral states and the heads Of great in
dustrlal, commercial and civic bodies,
the congress viii be added to by VII.
liam ]. Bryan, James j. Hin, John
Mitchell and Andrew Carnegie, who
were specially invited by President
Roosevelt.
The members of the conference viii
be entertained at dinner at the White
House this evening. The sessions Of
the conference will begin tomorrow
morning IN the historic East Room Of
the White House, and viii continue
for three days. Two sessions a day will
be held. President Roosevelt viii de-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12
SCHOOL BOARD DEFERS
ELECTION OF SUPT.

The board Of education held an i'm
portant meeting last evening and much
business was transacted. All mem
bers Of the board were present.
It was was not thought advisable to
select a superintendent Of schools Just
at present, and the matter was defer
red until a later date.
In the course Of their regular bust
ness the board selected the following
Standing Committees
Text book, course Of study, and
rules and regulations: DR.. S. o. Marrs,
Henry Ireton and E. S. Dougan
Teachers; examining, nominating,
and fixing salaries: R. H. Wilson, J.
s Tatman and DR.. E. L. Dawson.
Buildings, grounds and repairs: Dr.
E. L. Dawson. E. S. Dougan and c. E.
Atkinson
Purchasing; VIM. Edwards, ]. s. Tat.
man and DR., E. L. Dawson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12
is WANTED AT HOBART
FOR GRAND LARCENY

Night Police officers Thomas and
Sander arrested pair Of bad
larceny. Both plead guilty before
Judge Grigsby this morning and were
fined $40 each It turned out that one
Of them, Lige Spears, was wanted at
Hobart for grand larceny Kiowa coun-
ty officers were notified and Deputy
H. Terry came after the prisoner this
afternoon,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12

liver the opening address, and It is
probable that he win preside at the
sessions. Of the conference.
This win be the first time in the
history Of the nation that a conference
Of this Importance has been held In
the East Room. or In the White House
at all Substantially It viii be the
first time that the president Of the
United States and the governors of
important states have been called to-
gether to consider matters Of extreme
importance The probability now is
that the capacity Of the East Room
win be taxed as each governor will
be accompanied by three delegates
from his state. and about forty great
national institutions viii be represent
ed. To add TO these. cabinet officers,
members OF the supreme court and
Of both houses Of congress have been
invited to attend the session of the
conference IT viii be in personnel,
one Of the greatest conferences ever
held in the United States.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12

laws more necessary at this time
This decision Of the democrats also
forestalIs the possibility Of the state
capital matter being decided during
this session, unless this should be ex-
empted for a bill merely providing for
an election for that purpose
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12
TORNADOES SWEEP OVER
WESTERN OKLAHOMA
Great Destruction Of Property Over Wide
Stretch Of Country Several Deaths Are
Reported

Woodward, May -12.-Eight persons
are dead, three score injured, u towns
in west and northwest Oklahoma
are more or less seriously damaged
and thousands Of dollars worth Of prop
erty is destroyed as a result OF sew
eral small tornadoes which traversed
this section late Sunday afternoon.
The town Of Grand is reported entire
" wiped away and little is left Of
Arnett, Estelle, Mutual, vici and Cool
ey.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12
HORSE INJURED

A fine horse belonging to K. F.
Brown Of the Brown Lumber company
broke.it leg yesterday by an unfortu.
nate mlsstep. The horse is now in
charge Of a competent veterinary and
every effort Is being made to save il.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12
Loss BY FIRE

Dr. L. H. Miller, Chickasha's eye,
ear, nose and throat specialist, re-
ceived word today from his former
home at Stevens, Tex, that his prop
eryt in that city had been completely
destroyed by fire Dr. Miller leaves
this evening for Stevens, and will re
turn to chickasha as soon as posi-
gle.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12
FLooD Ar COUNCIL Glow

Topeka, Kan, May 12.-This por.
tion Of Kansas was thoroughly soaked
by rain Sunday afternoon and night.
AT Silver Lake, IL miles west Of To-
peka, the storm was in the nature Of
a cloudburst, three and one-half in.
ches falling AT Council Grove a sud.
den rise Of the Neosho river has eaus.
ed many resident to flee from their
homes, and further trouble Is feared.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12
WANT BONDS APPROVED

City Attorney Mills went to Guthrie
yesterday to present to the state aud
itor the matter of the approval Of the
storm sewer and city hall bonds. There
is little doubhtt hat they viii be ap-
proved.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12
ST. TAMMANY DAY

New York. May i2-st Tammany
day was celebrated with customary OBJ
.servances by the braves OF the Tam.
many wIgwam today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12
WEATHER FORECAST

For chickasha and vicinity.
Tonight and Wednesday. proba-
bly, showers.
Cooler Wednesday.
So
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-12

Finance: G 7, Erwin, VIM, Edwards.
and DR.. S. o. Marrs.
Architecture. Henry Ireton, R. H.
Wilson and G. T. Erwin.
Among the more important rules
adopted Tor the government Of the
board the coming year, are the follow.
ing
Rule A. The president of the board
and superintendent Of schools shall be
ex-Oficio members Of all standing com
mittees.
Rule s. A majority of the whole
board shall constitute a quorum.
Rule g. A majority OF the board
shall be necessary to transact any bust.
ness.
The new board Of education enters
upon its duties with earnestness and
their efforts will rebound to the inn
provement Of public school conditions
in this city
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
A Chapter on Gall.

Gall is sublimated and audacity,
transcendent impudence and immac-
ulate nerve, tripleplated cheek, brass
in solid slugs. 1t is what enables q
man to borrow IS of you, forget to pay
it, then touch you for $50 more. 1t is
what makes it possible for woman to
borrow her neighbours best bonnet,
then complain because it isn't the
latest style or doesn't suit her particu-
lar style OF beauty. 1t is what causes
people to pour their troubles into the
ears of passing acquaiDtances instead
of reserving them for home consump
ton. 1t is what makes man aspire to
the governorship, or to air his assininity
in the congress of the United States
when he should be fiddling on stick
of cord wood with an able-bodied buck
saw. 1t is what leads feather-headed
fop, with no fortune but his own follies
no prospect but his proverty, who Lacks
business ability to find bread for him.
self-to mention marriage to a young
lady reared in lu1ury-to ask her tc
leave the house of her father and helI
him fill the world with fools. Gall il
what spoils SO many good ditchers and
delivers to make peanut politicians ano
putty headed professional men. It il
what puts 80 many men in the pulpit
who could serve their Savior 80 muct
better planting the mild-eyed potato
or harvesting the useful hoop pole! /
is what causes 80 many young ladies t.
rush into literature instead Of . laundr.
to become poets of passion instead o
authors of pie.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
A New Departure.

After considerable agitation upon
the part of those Interested in the
settlement of Government lands in the
west, the Government has now desig-
mated an engineer to show prospective
settlers lands within the Shoshone
Project in Wyoming. This is an in
novation that will be appreciated by
prospective homcseekers for the reason
that in the past, persons seeking Gov
eminent lands have as rule had to
depend upon strangers to show them
the land and point out the corners, but
this is all changed now. Settlers now
going to Powell, Wyoming, where the
Government engineers have their
headquarters for the Shoshone Project,
have one of the engineers at their SER
vice, who goes with them personally
and points out the corners and gives
them any information desired. These
lands are all plated into farm units
and the engineer who did the survey
ing is the one designated to show the
lands.
This is certainly step in the right
direction.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
Have They Struck Good Coal?

The town has been considerably ex-
cited the past few days over report
that the core drillers have struck a
good vein of coal at depth Of about
500 feet. 1t is said to be eannel-coal,
tho just what the difference is between
it and soft coal, such as we are ac-
customed to see, we do not know. We
have been unable to verify this by any
one in position to know, but the re-
port is persistently circulated and we
wouldn't be surprised il there is some
foundation for it.
This vein is found at about the depth
Mr.. Strause said he found six or
seven foot vein and undoubtedly is the
same formation. About so feet of slate
or shale according to same report is
above the coal found.
The drillers knocked off work yester-
day, and went to their home at Runnels,
Iowa, to spend the Fourth, but will re-
turn soon after and resume the work.
They will put down another hole after
completing the one they are now drill
ing, and Judging by the time required
in putting down these two holes they
will be here most of the summer.
or course we all hope that coal in
sufficient quantities to justify the COM
pany in mining will be found. While
traces Of oil and gas has been found
here we doubt very much if it is here
in paying quantities, but we are will
ing to be surprised if the contrary
should prove true.-Cainsville News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
Times Have Changed.

Thirty years ago one Of the old
fashioned steel wire spring wagons
was luxury. In funeral procession
a mile long you would see perhaps two
or three of them. Everybody rode ia
farm wagons. Twenty years ago top
buggy was rich mans good fortune;
but few of them were seen. Today top
buggy with a rubber tire is rs common
as democrat in Texas. Anybody and
every body has them. A farm wagon in
a funeral procession would be novelty.
The upper tens ride in automobiles
and they are fast becoming common.
If letter is twenty-four hours travel
ing to it's destination there is a. kick
coming. Ten dollars don't last as long
as ten cents did with our grandfathers.
We spend more for socks and suspendera
than grandfather did for his Sunday
clothes
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
Change at Music Store.

A change was made in Princeton's
music store last week, when G. r. Mat
sler bought the interests Of his partner,
w. A. Lewis. MIR. Matsler takes into
the business as partners his sons, and
the firm will hereafter be known as
Matsler & Sons. Russell Matsler ar
rived here last week from Leon, Iowa
and is now assisting his father in the
business.
This music store has become quite a
popular institution since it's establish
ment here few months ago. By their
square dealings they are making friends
all over the county, and their business is
growing rapidly.
Mr.. Lewis, the retiring member of the
firm, has not decided yet just what he
will do. Princeton Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
Finds One Hundred Dollar Bill.

Mrs. S. W. Wallace, of the Hotel Wal
lace, made find Tuesday morning
which, had it been made by many an
other person, might never have been
known-a bank note of the denomina-
tion of 800. Mrs. Wallace was assist
ing in doing up the chamber work and
entering the room occupied by Mr.. Clay
Scott, of Mason City, she did the usual
routine of work when she discovered
the bill in the rubbish. Another might
have picked it up and said nothing
about it, but she at once set about to
find the owner, 1t seems that Mr..
Scott, previous to leaving his room,
had counted out number of bills, as
he intended making loan that day and
had in putting them into his pocket
dropped one of them on the floor.-Line-
Vile Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
MORTUARY.
Mary Margaret FesIer.

Mary Margaret Fesler was born in
Clnaceville, Ohio, April, Oath 1S4l, de-
parted this life at her home in Garden
Grove Iowa, June %, 1908. Aged 81
years 1 month and 20 days. She was
married to G. K. Daily at Pittsburg,
Penn, Feb. 8, 1860. Three children
Annie Nary, wife of L. A. Richards, Of
Garden Grove, Ia, Harriet Elizabeth,
wife of J. O. Garner, of Leon, Ia, and
Charles Kelso.
She leaves to mourn her loss her
husband, three children, ten grand
children, three great grand children,
seven sisters and two brothers, two
sisters having preceded her to the
great beyond.
The funeral was held at the Metho-
dist church, OF which she had long been
faithful and consistent member. The
services were conducted by Rev. Kob,
assisted by Rev. Goodsell.
Her Bible was her companion of her
best and hottest hours, source of her
unspeakable Joy and consolation. From
it she OWNED the principles Of truly
Christian life and character. 1t was
the light to her feet and the lamp to
her path. 1t WAS constantly by hel
side and as her steps weakened in hel
decline more and more precious to hez
become the worn pages.
She had been great sufferer for two
years but bore her affection with
great patience always putting he,
trust in Him who is able to save.
She became suddenly worse little
over week before the summons came
and all was done by tender hands that
could be done to alleviate her suffering
but God knows best and he called hel
to rest.
Her life work is ended. She is gone
but her memory liveth and will ever be
sacred and become perpetual inspira
tion ever when the bright flowers bloom
above her grave.
No one can think of her influence ant
not be impressed with it's far reaching
results.
Her goodness which was exemplifiet
in her every day life will ever shin'
with undiminished brightness and ma.
it be beacon light to lead others t.
the straight and narrow way.
The home circle is broken; dea
face missed day by day from its accus
toned place. But, cleansed and save
and perfected by grace.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

One Of the greatest feats ever per-
formed by dumb brute as far as we
have ever learned was performed by
]. r. Billiards. bull in crossing the
large Elk Creek trestle. The trestle
ia rs feet high and about an eighth Of a
mile in length. The bull, getting
tired OF the pasture, wished to emigrate
west and started up the track and did
not stop when he came to the bridge
but started across as though he was
use to it. When he reached the center
he stopped and beloved few times
and leisurely walked on across. Mr..
Billiard with the assistance of regi-
ment could not have driven him back.
The bridge is covered with sheet iron
which would make it all the harder to
get stock to even start across it.
Grand River Local.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
War Against Consumption

All nations are endeavoring to check
the yavages Of consumption, the white
Plague" that claims so many victims
each year. Foley's Honey and Tar
cures coughs and colds perfectly and
you are in danger of consumption.
Do not risk your health by tax
Foley's Honey and Tar is safe and GER
tain in results.
The function of the kidneys is to
strain out the impurities of the blood
which is constantly passing through
them. Foleys Kidney Remedy make
the kidneys healthy. They will strain
out all waste matter from the blood
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy and
| it will make you we'll.
Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
DELAYED CORRESPONDENCE
Wesley.
(Delayed)

Quite number from this vicinity at
tended the Children's day exercise at
Woodland Sunday all report fine sing
ing and good program.
George Jennings and John Nickel
we're in Lineville Thursday of last week.
Bernioe, the little daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. jamie Duncan who has been
sick is some better at this writing.
Mrs. Matte Dillon and two children
are on the sick list and Jennie Wells is
assisting with her work this week.
Frank Bright and best girl were
buggy riding Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. George Jennings called on Mrs
May Ellis Thursday Of last week.
Lineville is an up to date town now
it has an auto.
Farmers are rushing the corn blowing
now. A good many expect to celebrate
the Fourth at Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
r. F. D. No. l.
(Delayed)

\DOAoy oAI
Quite large attendance at the birth
day supper at NJ. Turpen's Saturday
night.
Marion Davis assisted Mr.. Judd in
fixing his we'll and windmill one day
last week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Lanphair Friday
June the 10Th girl.
Mrs. Marion Davis and children re-
turned home Monday after few days
visit at the home of her sister in Ring
gold county.
Bulah and johnny Drury visited Sun
day at the home of their brother in
Missouri, and attended the childrens
exercises at Bethel.
Frank Campbell of Decatur City and
Bert Ingram visited Saturday night
with Homer and John Davis.
Herd Davis and family went to Mis-
souri, Saturday for a visit with her par
ents.
You need not wonder why Steve
Turpen wears that smile, pair of twin
girls came Monday to gladden. theil
home.
Seth Davis and wife and son, Lear
went to Ringgold county Friday for
few days visit with relatives.
Grover Huston made his regula
call in these parts Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

A recent issue of the Bedford Free
Press said: "On Monday the vice-pres-
ident of Montgomery Ward & Co. was
in town and settled with Mrs. A. A.
Robbins for the death of her husband.
He paid her $3.50 and all expenses con-
nected with the case. 1t is alleged
that the late Mr.. Robbins sent to this
company for grain alcohol and they
sent him wood alcohol. He drank
some of it and died. r. M. Williams
assisted by Attorney w. M. Jackson
took the matter up, with the result az
stated. This money will be quite ac
ceptable to Mrs. Robbins.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
New Buda.
(Delayed)

Ora Tetty and Levi Hill spent Sun
day evening with their friend, Roscoe
Mcdaniel.
Quite large crowd attended the
basket dinner at the Miles Boeger
grove. Everybody reported good time
Vernon Harp, Of Leon, is visiting his
sister, Mrs. Miles Boeger.
Carl Mcdaniel closed very success.
full term of school at Evergreen last
Friday.
Mrs. L. S. Fetty spent Sunday even
ing at Frank Flora's.
Grover and Stephen Latta spent Sun.
day with their cousins, Perry and Jane.
Latta.
Children's day at the Greenvillt
church Sunday, June 18th. All are in
vited.
James Harp and family spent sunda!
at Wick Parkhurst's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Any man can take newspaper. 1t
is the cheapest thing he can buy. Every
time hen clucks and has laid an egg,
his paper is paid for that week. 1t
costs less that postage stamp-less
than to send or receive letter. 1t
comes to you every week rain or shine,
calm or stormy. No matter what hap
pens it enters your door welcome
friend, full of sunshine, cheer and in
terest. 1t opens the door of the great
world and puts you face to face with
it's people and it's great events. It
shortens the long winter nights. 1t is
your adviser, gossiper and friend. Nc
man is just to his children who does not
take newspapers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn
that least dreaded disease that sciene
has been able to in all its stages and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease requires constitutions
acting dirtctly upon the blood and surfaces
the systeme thereby destroying the foundation Of the
disease and giving the patient strength by building
the constitution and assisting nature In doing it,
work The proprietors have SO much faith in itt
curative powers, that they offer Hundred Dollar
for any that 1t fails to cure Send for list O
testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY CO., Toledo
Sold by Druggist, 75c
| Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
Rev. l. ". Williams Testifles.

Rev. l. W. Williams, Huntington, W.
Va, testifes as follows: "This is to GER
tify that used Foleys Kidney Remedy
for nervous exhaustion and Kidney
trouble, and nm free to say that Foley g
Kidney Remedy will do all that you
claim for it,"
Foley's Orino Laxative, the new lax
alive, stimulates, but does not irritate.
1t is the best laxative. Guaranteed
or your money back.
Rall & RObinsOn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

What might have proven very serious
was wound Mrs. Ross Judd received
from the bite of rattle sake last week.
Mrs. Judd had gone to the woodpile for
wood to start the fire for supper. The
snake was in the wood and as she
reached for stick it bit her right
hand. DR.. Jamison was called immedi-
ately and dressed the wound. Her
hand is doing nicely and it is thought
she will not have much trouble as the
snake was very young one, and hel
many friends hope it may not be seri.
GUS in any way.-Weldon American.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Heavy, impure blood makes muddy,
pimply complexion, headaches, nausea,
indigestion. Thin blood makes you
weak, pale, sickly. Burdock Blood Bit
ters makes the blood rich, red, pure
restores perfect health.