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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-21
THURSDAY, MAY 81, 1908
BRIEF LOCAL NEWS

AUDITORIUM tonight.
Mr.. and Mr.. Ivy Leonard returned this
morning after short trip to Baltimore.
Captain Corbin 8. Wingate, of Bishops
Head, is spending a few days in Cam
bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Fountain returned
home this morning after short visit to
Baltimore.
Rev. Frank B. McSparran returned home
on the boat this morning after business
trip to Baltimore.
Messrs. Daniel 81. and Samuel E. LIE
Compile and Josiah L. Kerr are having
their houses reprinted.
DR.. Martin G. Goldsborough returned
home this morning after spending few
weeks in Washington.
The bugeyes Clarence snd J. G. Armi-
ger are at Mr.. Webster Richardson's rail-
way undergoing general repairs.
Mrs. Jennie v. Mills has made quite an
improvement in her home ON Locust street,
by removing the fence to the front yard.
Mrs William F. Drain returned home
on the boat this morning. accompanied by
her sister, Miss Cammilla Creighton. who
will spend some time here.
Mr.. and Mrs. James N Sherman re-
turned home on the boat this morning
after spending several days with friends
| and relatives in Baltimore.
The fredericksburg base ball team came
to Cambridge Wednesday in touring car
owned and driven by Mr.. Marvel, son of
Governor Marvel, of Delaware. 1t was
the largest Car ever seen here.
Auditorium tonight, Different Ways
of Smuggling" fine drama; Jim gets
New job" good comic. Illustrated
song, I'll be Waiting in the Cleaning
Sweet Genevieve, by Miss Estelle Jones
At meeting of the Dorchester County
Medical Association held in Cambridge
Wednesday, DR.. G. F. Burnam, of the
Johns Hopkins University, read paper
Ou CICulO6t6 VI bAO AAuuCyos Ii.
Chss NJ. Handy, of Cambridge, read a
paper ON "The Treatment of Children's
Diseases in Summer"
We are in receipt of a communication
from Mr.. Will A. johnson asking If a man
who can not read and write can be COM
missioner of Cambridge He certainly
can, if he possesses the other qualifications
and gets votes enough. That section of
the charter of Cambridge defining what
constitutes eligibility for the office is silent
on the subject of a candidates education
al qualifications.
Company G will 60 into camp at Fort
Howard on June 6. The officers and men
desire to make as good showing as pos
sible, desire In which the citizens of
Cambridge generally join them. We
trust that the employers of the members
of the Company will throw as few OBJ
stacles in their way as possible. so that
we shall have good showing.
Governor Crothers aud the other MEM
bers of the State Roads Commission had
strenuous time attempting to meet the
citizens of Calvert county Wednesday
afternoon. They landed at Davis wharf
, from one of the State steamers, expecting
team to meet them and convey them to
Prince Frederick, six miles away, but no
team was there, so, headed by Governor
Crothers, they proceeded to walk, and
walk they did. Arrived at Prince Fred
erick, they found that, through mis-
understanding, no meeting of citizens had
been called, and their tramp was in vain.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-21
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDIDACY,

hereby announce myself as candidate
for Town Commissioner from the Fifth
Ward, subject to the will of the people.
MARTIN c., SELLERS.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-21
NOTICE.

For one month only, pictures at reduced
rates. 49, 80 for So; $3.50 for $500 per
doz. So 90 for $1.50; also nice pictures
at 81. 90 per doz. Post cards 6 for SOC.
Ping pongs "a for 25c.-C. E. Finley.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-21
BASe BALL CHALLENGE.

MIR. EDITOR:
The Farmers nine challenge the first
nine of Madison to play game of base
ball on Saturday. May 30.
The FARMERS NINE.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-21
NOTICE QE CANDIDACY.

hereby announce myself candidate
for Town Commissioner from the Fifth
Ward ard promise, if elected, to serve
the best interests of my ward and the city
of Cambridge
81 St AUGUSTUS B. LECOMPTE.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-21

In this picture it shows the arti
fees used by frontier smugglers
to get goods over the border with
out paying duty on them. This
is a fine picture with plenty of
excitement.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-21

The hot weather is here. Send us your
order for a gas range. Cambridge Gas
Co.
The ladies can always find what they
want. and at prices to suit their pocket
book at Harrington & Bayly. Read their
ad. in today's Banner. Great reductions
in Muslins, Embroideries and Mattings.
A full line of Crex Mattings and Rugs for
your selections.
A lot of Athletic shirts and short
drawers, were SOC, now 39c each. Only
q few dozen In this lot.-McCreadys.
Iron heaters, cake griddles and stew
pans can now be had by calling at the
Gas Office. Sold at cost.
Pla Mate shoes and oxfords for boys and
girls. The best for wear and comfort
McCready's.
Special boys tan shoes. 1 to 81, good
shoe, worth 50, now M,50.-McCready's.
See the new straw hats now in. 81 to
$5.-McCready's.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-21
The LADIES ARE URGED TO GONE.

The ladies of Cambridge are urged to
attend the meeting at the session room of
Rescue Fire Consanto take steps to
prepare for festival for the benefit of the
company. There were several ladies
present last night, but not enough to
effect organization.
Everyone is interested In the company,
none of the members of which are paid,
except small salary for the chief, and
the way to show appreciation Of the fire.
mems efforts is to attend the meeting
tonight.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-21
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDIDACY.

Many friends having solicited me, l
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for Commissioner of Cambridge from the
fifth ward. If elected I will do all can
to help the interests Of the said ward and
of the town. w. w. HACKETT.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
MAKING COP.
PLATFORM

Washington, June 8. - Platform
builders" are now busy in this pIace
on a plank Of the republican plat
form which is supposed to be con-
structed at the Chicago convention for
the purpose Of supporting the weight Of
Mr.. Taft. or whoever the nominee for
president may be. If the Roosevelt
Taft forces control the convention the
presidents policies will be endorsed
and Mr.. Taft will have but few pl4uks
incorporated. It is believed that the
present intention is to practically con
struct the platform here so little more
than ratification will be necessary at
the Chicago convention. In other
words the structure will be framed in
Washington and shipped to Chica in
1nock-down" form ready to be put
together
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
WAR
ON LAM D
GRAFTERS
Department VIII Stir
Things Up-Begin
Thousands Of Suits

Washington, June.-At conference
at the interior department at which
Secretary Garfield Jesse Wilson, as
sistant secretary Of the int nor; Geo
" woodruff, assistant attorney gen
eral for the interior dapartmenr, and
of the department Of
il rtice were present, II was decided to
begin suits 20 force the grairers 20
return 10 the InIians eye"Y allotment
in Oklahoma fraudulently obtained
The mla will be started by the gov
ernment within sixty dave Besides
restolirg the Indians 70 their lands
court proceedings win be instituted
to clear every clouded title in the
five civilized tribes T his means thou
sands Of suits and possibly years Of
litigation. Although civil suits are
contemplated, it is probable proceed
ings will result in indictments agains
many graftsrs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
ENTIRE TOWN
is UNDER
WATER
Salt Fork Overflow
and Submerges City
Abandoned

Enid, June 3.-Passengers who cane
in from the north on the Rick Isl ind
reported that practically all Of the
town Of Jefferson, Grant county. has
been abandoned. Water stands from
two to five feet deep in many of the
homes Of that prosperous town. Eve
ry street is inundated In the center
Of the business district the tops Of
the fence posts can barely be seen
above the expanse of water that has
completely flooded the village
Jefferson is beyond the Salt Fork,
between Pond Creek and Medford. and
lies in low valley, the river banks,
being almost on level with the
Itreacherous stream they contain. For
many days the Salt Fork has been
creeping higher and higher with the al
nos cOn rant rains, and late yest.r
day 1t left its usual bounds and spread
out over thousand of acres adjacent
to It, Jefferson is directly in the
path Of the overflow and the lowest
district thereabouts. It has suffered
most
From a half mile south of the widesf
range Of the river to a mile north o.
its usual course, the Salt Fork is to
day a great sea in appearance, swal
lowing up all that was in its ra.h
Humble cottages and substantial
homes have alike been abandoned, anC
staond in water. So do business hous
es. The Rock Island depot stands OF
the highest spot in town, and waite
stand in water So do business hous
depth, The loss to property will b.
heavy but no lives have been sac
rificed. The river is rapidly falling
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
STRICKEN WITH
PARALYSIS

Winston Callahan, one Of the Rock
Island telegraph operators was strick-
en- with operators paralysis this morn
ing. He was on duty last night and
went to the court house this morning
to see his father, the district clerk.
AS he entered the Office he began to
stumble and in a moment fell help
less. His right arm failed him and
he was almost blind A cab carrie1
him to his home where he remains in
a serious condition
Mr Callahan has been an operator
about five years, entering the service
when he was nineteen years old
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
SEEKCHANGEOF
VENUE

The most important cases that came
up in the district court this morning
were those Of Edwards & Moore E. R.
Collins and the Eagle Mercantile com
pany against the Rock Island Railroad
company for losses in the great com
press fire here in April, 1907
The plaintiffs had cotton on the
platform when the fire occurred and
it is alleged that the company was
responsible for starting the blaze.
Attorneys for the defendant com
pany asked for a change Of venue
which was opposed by counsel for
plaintiffs Further hearing on the mo
ton was to be had at o'clock thi
afternoon
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
MEMORY OF JEFFERSON DAVIS
is HONOREO

tribute to his ability, genius, patriot
ism and loyalty. to his country and to
the right Delivered in a pleasing
voice and in classic language, the ad-
dress showed culture and high ap-
probation Of the greatness Of the con
federate president.
Rev. w. A. Freeman spoke on the
Passing of the Old Soldiers, holding
the closest attention of his audience
and evohng frequent applause by his
splendid elopuence Rejoicing in the
preservation Of the union and the aboli-
lion Of slavery. the speaker praised
the bravery, self sacrifice and great
deeds of the confederate soldier and
from his example drew Inspiration for
the young people Of this generation
"Union and Brotherhood Of Man.
was the theme of Rev NJ. L. Buffers
address, which like the other addre
es breathed the spirit Of loyalty and
devotion to the nation. 1t is said
thatt here are holy wars, but I do no'
believe there ever was or ever will be
such a war" declared Mr. Butler, who
eloouently plead for brotherhood and
oood will among men
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03

McAlester, June 3.-Following dis
trict court proceedings at Norman yes
terday which resulted in the dismis-
sal of the receivership proceedings
of the Oklahoma Central Railroad
company, and agreeable to the officials
Of the company, attorneys representing
Chicago and eastern bond holders ap-
peared before United States District
Judge Campbell hers yesterday and
were granted a judgment of $4,000
against the railroad company and a
receivership. Judge Campbell appoint
ed H. A. Ramsey, cashier Of the First
National bank of Muskogee, and N. A.
Gibson, an attorney of Muskogee, as
receivers.
Attorneys for the bondholders in
their petition recited that the company
is insolvent, and also the fact Of the
dismissal of the receivership first
granted and dismissed by Judge McN1il-
Ian of Norman.
There was no opposition on the part
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
MINERS RETURN
TO WORK

Guthrie, June 3.-Ten thousand coal
miners employed in Oklahoma mines
went back to work Monday under the
new agreement signed by the opera.
tors. The return to work was a mat
ter Of fact procedure, as every two
years a similar strike takes place
pending the settlement of disputes.
state Mine Inspector Hanratty today
said that men all over the state seemed
70 be satisfied
It is predicted that the coal will
be sixty cents a ton cheaper hereaf
ter within the state, owing to orders
from The corporation commission.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
CHAUTAUQUA MANAGER
PLEASED WITH OUTLOOK

Il find that the management Of your
Chautauqua has everything in fine
shape, said L. E. Waters, district
manager Of the Southwestern Chautau-
Ga bureau, who was in the city yes
terday. The advance seat sale is in
deem gratifying It speaks well for
the Chautauqua pushers and also
shows that you have a class of peo-
pie here who appreciate good things
Mr.. Waters has general supervision
Of the Chautauqua courses which his
bureau is putting on in this part Of the
country. Your program is as good as
any city in the country will have
said he. In fact, you will have the
very best talent that America af
fords"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03

With the stars and stripes and the
banner OF the Lost Cause draped about
the speakers stand with patriotic mu
sic and the peculiar airs Of the south.
land, with addresses full OF feryid de.
vodon to a united nation and paying
grateful tribute to soldiers and leaders
OF the confederacy, Joe Shelby camp
United Confederate Veterans, with a
great eoneourse OF citizens today cele-
brated the one.hundredth anniversary
of the birth OF Jefferson Davis.
A large crowd Of men women and
children assembled at the A. o. T. w
hall to hear the address and at the con
clusion OF the exercises the veterans
and friends lead by the band, pro
ceeded to the cemetery where the
graves Of fallen comrades we're srewn
with flowers
Dr. A. S. Riddle presided over the
exercises making an appropriate open
ing address and introducing Col Thos
J. O'Nelll as the first speaker thC
theme Of whose address was jefferson
Davis as Patriot and Statesman AZ
ter sketching the career of the grea
southern leader, the orator paid higl
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
MANY laws
FOR Benefit
or LABOR
Thirteen Measures En-
anacted Foil Text Of
eight HourLaw

Guthrie June 3.-There were thir-
teen labor laws enacted by the legis-
lature that were championed BY the
Joint labor committees, These laws
effect the interest Of every class Of
laborers, mechanics and trades, and
the labor lobby left Guthrie apparent.
ly well pleased with the results Of their
efforts
It is probable that senate bill No.
4O6, commonly known as the eight
hour law, will be the one Of the laws
that viii give immediate relief to a
great number of laborers and mechan-
les doing work for or on behalf Of the
state, county and municipality as the
emergency clause was attached and
this law covers particularly street paw
ing, sewer and sidewalk building This
law in full is as follows
Be 1t enacted by the people of the
state Of Oklahoma:
Section 1, Eight hours shall constl.
tute a days work in all cases Of en-
ployment by and on behalf Of the
state, or any county or municipality.
Section 2. Any person, firm or cor
poration, who shall violate the provls-
ions of this act, or who shall aid, abet,
assist, connive at, or permit any VIC
lation thereof is guilty of a misdemean
! CONTINUED on Eighth Page.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
LAW is SUSTAINED

Washington, June 3.-The employers
liability act Of 1906, which the supreme
court of the United States in January
last held as repugnant to the constitu-
ton Of the United States and non-en-
forcible in the states, was yesterday
held constitutional as to the district
of Columbia by the court Of appeals
The decision was rendered on the ap
peal Of Christina Hyde, administra
trix Of Richard Hyde, who sued the
Southern Railway company to recover
$4,000 for the death Of Hyde, an EN-
ploye of the company.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
OKLA. CENTRAL AGAIN IN HANDS
OF RECEIVER

of the state or any individual to the
proceedings President Carter Of the
railway company is said to have been
agreeable to the judgment.
In the opinion of Governor Haskell
the federal court has no authority to
assume Jurisdiction m the Oklahoma
Central matter and in order that claim
ants in the state may be protected as
against foreign creditors, the state
tomorrow will bring proceedings to
have the reeeivership dismissed.
I'VE propose to see that the laborers
claims we understand aggregate $780,
600 are protected, said Governor Has.
kell tonight when informed of the &C.
ton taken by United States Judge
Campbell. In the United States court
these people won't get a dollar in
three years and in that time their
claims will be shaved until they won't
be worth 20 cents on the dollar. We
don't propose to have it go that way in
Oklahoma"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
MMERCIAL
CLUBSWILL
MEET
viii Encourge Capital
to come to Oklahoma
Official Call

.Io the Commercial Organizations of
Oklahoma.
Gentlemen The fifth annual meet.
ing Of the Oklahoma Federation of
Commercial Organizations viii be held
in Oklahoma City June 9th and ION.
The federation has been strong fac
tor in the building of the state and
advertising its resources to the world
az large; but its influence is not ended
It has a permanent place to fiji and
just now all its efforts are to spread
the truth about Oklahoma, its prosper
ity, its opportunities, and especially
to eounteract the wrong impressions
now existing in the minds OF the peopl,
of the outside states regarding oui
laws and constitution. These imrres
sions must be removed before we cal
expect more railroad building or in
vestment Of outside capital in factor!
lines.
You are urged to be represented a
this meeting BY strong delegation
Send your best business men and b,
sure and have both president and sec
retary Of your commercial organization
present.
Respectfully,
LEE CRUCE.
President
A. ". MoKEAND, Secretary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
Cotton Report

> s&* ** **
> Washington, juno S-The az
ricultural department bulletin
says that it is estimated 32,OS1,-
600 acres will be planted to cot
ton this year, as against S2,060,-
600, last season. The condition
OF the crop May 25, was 1871
per cent. of normal.
sRsss
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
HoLLINeswoRTH & co.
MOVE THEIR SHOP

Q. p Hollingsworth d Co., moved
their plumbing shop today from the
basement under the postoffice to the
iron clad building near Third and
Choctaw formerly occupied by the
broom factory Several inches Of wa
ter ran into the basement last night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
WILL DELIVER THE

ANNUAL SERMON
Rev. NJ L. Butler aas accepted an
invitation to deliver the annual ser
mon to the graduates Of the Purcell
high school next snday His pulpit
here viii be filled by substitute.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
RAIN NO DAMAGE

A heayey rain fell last night firm
z o'clock till eleven, but no damage was
done
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-03
WEATHER FORECAST

For Chickasha and vicinity,
Tonight and Thursday proba-
bly, showers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-29
THORP FAILS TO GET $4,000
Court 0verrules Writers Demurrer
Against COrtelyOu.
Professor Now Must Await Congress.
sionaI Decision for Payment
for Manuscript.

Justice Wright, in Circuit Court No. I.
yesterday overruled a demurrer filed by
Attorneys Hamilton. Colbert and Yerkcs.
The action was in behalf Of Prof. Fran
els n. Thorp, of Mt Holly. y. j.. a mem
Der T the faculty OF the University of
Pennsylvan a, in the petition filed by him
for writ Of mandamus TO compel the
Secretary OF the Treasury 10 pay him
$1,000 for a manuscript of Laws Char
ters, and Constitutions Of the States and
Territories. compiled by the professor
and furnished the Public Printer.
The demurrer was filed 10 answer the
government.
The book in question is one originally
compiled by Ben; Perley Poore. and a
provision in an act Of June 81. 1906. ap-
propriating the sum of $1,000 10 he paid
TO Prof. Thorp to bring it up TO
date. In his petition for a writ Of man
damus he stated that he had furnished
the manuscript to the Public Printer. but
Notwithstanding this. Secretary Cortel-
you declined to pay him the money. Civ
ing as a reason that it was not com
plete.
Prof Thorp stated that the manu-
script was complete. and that Secretary
Cortelyou's duties in the premises were
purely ministerial and he was with
holding the money without warrant OF
law.
District Attorney Baker and Assistant
District Attorney Mcnamara filed an an
swer TO this petition, In the course OF
which they set up that the Secretary had
been advised by certain members of Con
gress that the manuscript was not i'm all
details the manuscript agreed 20 be pur
chased, and that the act of Congress pro.
vidiHg for It's purchase was a legislative
contract, and that Prof. Thorp had not
complied with the terms Of the contract
in that he had not delivered the identical
specific thing which Congress agreed 10
buy
Prof. Th0rp's attorneys demWred 90
this answer on the ground that the Secre-
taTy's answer was not sufficient defense
10 his claim. ami that Il was immaterial
what certain members Of Congress
thought OF the completeness of the COM
pi.Gtion. The case VIII now be- heard on
its merits and testimony taken.
The Committee on Appropriations has
Incorporated IN the urgency deficiency bill
a clause which provides that the money
shall not be paid TO Prof. ThJrp until the
manuscript has been approved by the
joint committee on the library.