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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01
OREGON soulRa.

Judge Bean of Pendleton, Ore, pro-
nounced sentence on Willie Hoskins
for whipping his school teacher, G. w.
Keller, of Echo, and fined the young
man $50 and costs.
Moyar Rodgers of Salem created
CONSERVATION in sporting circles re-
Gently by conducting a raid on gam
bling joints all by himself No ar
rests were made, and it is understood
no warrants will be issued, but to all
appearances the mayor has clamped
on the lid good and hard SO far as
gambling Is concerned
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

juggling his hat, the young fellow
blurted out:
Il wanter join the army"
He was hustled into another room,
rushed through the examinations by
the delighted sergeant and a few min
utes later. he found himself in the Of
flee again, dazed, perplexed, and very
much frightened. A pen was given him
and the enlistment sheet spread out
before him awaiting his signature
He gazed absently on the paper be-
fore him, and the hand that held the
pen dropped listlessly by his side. The
timid, awkward bearing of q few min
utes before fell away from him like a
discarded robe. His face was pale and
he trembled violently.
The sergeant gave him a quick
sweeping gaze. What was the cause Of
sending this young man to the army
without proper forethought or deliber-
alton? He said nothing, but waited
patiently while the farmer fought the
battle with himself.
Colonel the lad began softly.
Sergeant"
Sergeant" he continued 81 hate
to do it, but why shouldn't II" He
brushed his hand with gesture OF
WEAKNESS across his face.
Love. l thought as much" the ser
geant muttered.
TITS this way" he went on, taking
a tight grip on the table as though to
support himself "Me and Sally was
to be married the twentieth of this
month, but now-now-" He paused a
moment, intense pain showing in his
face "Sally's folks liked me right
smart enough and they always made 1t
pleasant for me when l called on her.
Sally had always been my girl since
we was schoolmates together, and we
always loved each other until-until
last night l amt saying that l don't
love her any more, because l do, and
I'd gladly do anything, even now, if
1t would please Sally. But it is just
this way sergeant: she left me and
fell In love with Keeney. He Is an
actor and he came to our village two
weeks ago to rest up over the summer.
l wouldn't care 50 much, sergeant, If
her love was returned. But he's just
playing with her, same as he Is doing
with the other girls In the village. l
told Sally so, but she just said was
jealous. Last night went up to Sal
ly's house; hadn't given up trying to
win her back. Just as l was going in
at the gate l saw them standing in the
shade Of apple tree"
Once more he brushed his hand
across his face. The sergeant said not
word. Disconnected, and weighed
with pain as the narrative was, 1t IN
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01
0sware Of Ointmenrs for Catarrh thas
Coutafn Mercury

smell and compile telyderange the whole sys-
TEN when entering 1t through the mucous
surfascxL Such articles should never be USED
except On prescrt y tons from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold
70 tho good you can posi- bly, derive from them-
Halls Crtarrh Cure. manufactured by +. J.
Cheney d Co, Toledo, O.. contains 40 mercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucouN surfaces % the system.
In buying Halls Catafrh Cure be sure you get
the gen uine. tits taken internally, and m ade
In Toledo, Ohio, by f. }. Cheney Il Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle
balls Family Pills are the best
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01
WASHINGTON, IDAHO, OREGON
and MONTANA ITEMS.
A Few interesting Items Gathered
From Our Exchanges Of tho Sur.
rounding Country-Numerou AccI-
dents and Personal Events Take
PIace-crop Outlook 10 Good.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

1t Is reported r. A. Ballinger Of Sc
attic has resigned as commissioner of
the general land Office at Washington,
d. c., and will return to this state so
that he may make the race for the re-
publican nomination for governor.
A full grown cougar has made its
appearance in the vicinity of the Lew
is Cochran farm, six miles northeast
of Colfax, and is terrorizing the people
of that community.
After celebrating about two hours
the jury in the Gertie Griffin murder
trial at Ritzville returned verdict of
not guilty.
The Spokane high school debating
team Friday night outpointed the
Wenatchee high school team in the
state interscholastic contest.
Graduates of the Spokane high
school who have completed the four
years course satisfactorily will in the
future be permitted to enter the Ar
mour Institute of Technology without
first taking the examinations.
John Half of the cruiser st. Louis
is dead at Vallejo, CAL, from the eff
fects of drinking wood alcohol. Half
is the third sailor to succumb, two 9TH
ers are totally blind, and five others
will never again be fit for active SER
vice.
i AS a result of the tong war being
waged in San Francisco, Lung Chow
was fatally shot recently Two assas-
70 Ill
whose life was sought, but the bullets
went wild and killed Lung Chow.
The new cruiser California went to
sea from San Francisco recently for
her final trial. The navy trial board
was on board and it is intended tc
keep the cruiser at hard work for two
days before an official opinion is
formed.
j. j. O'Connor of Wenatchee drove
the first team and rig across the big
Columbia river bridge at Wenatchee
1t consisted of a sleighload of people
among whom was Judge R. S. Steiner
of Waterville.
George Lucas, well known pioneer
of central Washington, died at Cheney
Saturday night He located on Cow
creek, southeast of Ritzville, so years
ago, and resided there until four years
ago.
Richard David Harrington, aged 81
died at the hospital at Fort Stella
COON recently, where he had beer
since his health failed some two years
ago Mr.. Harrington had lived 81
years of his life on the Pacific coast.
AT the annual meeting of the State
Bee Keepers association at North
Yakima recently, H. H. Cole was elect
ed president; l.. R. Freeman, secre
tary; August Sipp, treasurer, ant
Jesse W. Thornton, vice president.
The recent assessors convention
was the most important gathering o.
assessors in the history of the state
1t records the first determined steI
toward a uniform taxation system fol
the entire state.
An increase in the jobbing bushes,
of Walla Walla for the year 1907 Owe
1906 amounting to rs or 80 per cent>il
reported.
The plant of the suspended morning
edition of the Seattle Times has beef
bought by r. F. Radebaugh of Tacoma
who will take it to that place.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01
He Prescribes kite-FIyino.

Kite flying as cure for nervous ills
of people who devote most of their
advocated by DR.. ]. B. Mckenzie of
New York, who says he put his new
cure to trial with highly beneficial re-
suits.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

President Roosevelt will be petit
toned by the labor bodies Of Montana
to pardon Lenihan and Plunkett, two
linemen imprisoned for violating an
injunction granted the Rock Mountain
Bell Telephone company, protecting
their non-union employees from inter
ference by the unions.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

HOWARD E BURTON, Assayer and
Chemist, Leadville, Colo. Specimen prices
Cold silver lead, $I.oo; gold, silver, 7sc; gold,
soc; zinc. or copper. 81. Cyanide tests; mail
plication. Control and umpire work solicited.
References: Carbonate National Bank
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

ONLY ONE "BRoMo QUiNINs"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.
Look for the signature of e. W. GROVE.
Used the world over to cure cold IN one
day. 25c.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

An 5000 violin may be worth the
money. but II would hardly be dassed
- 4 good Investment
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

Somehow it is hard to realize that
the tired and worn out father was
once SO young and SO audacious that
he dared to hope for happiness for
himself.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

| rITC ST. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Dis.
| FIN eases permanently cured by DR.. Kine's
Great Nerve Restcrer. Send fog FREE
Id, esr Arch street, Phila-, Pa
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

Ever think how foolish 1t is to hear
grudge? Unkind feelings have nc
market value.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

Him. understand that you are very
much interested In scientific expert
ments?
Her-Yes; for years have been try
ing to prove to my own satisfaction,
that germs cannot be transmitted by
kissing. News
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

Don't be kidnapped-tha is to say,
don't let somebody lug you OF without
protest.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

Some people are always either feel
ing pretty bad or "just little bet.
ter"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any
case Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud
ing Piles in 8 to IA days or money
funded. SOC.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01
STILL GREATER PROSPERITY POSSIBLE
BY Secretary of the Treasury COrfeIyOu.

We, of course, have our occasional set
backs, and quite recently we have mad
some rather sharp reminders that
wrongdoing and improvidence and IN
aster in greater or less degree.
The readjustment of values in GER
tain lines of trade, whether Of securi-
ties or other holdings, will prove q
blessing If restricted within reason
able bounds, but it must be under
stood that the American neOnla nre
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

Mothers Vim md Ms. winsssw's Sesthi.s
Syrup ths bsst runsdy - - for their chR
DIN during ssaAinG pssisd.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

q H..
alive to their rights and privileges and however much
opinions may differ to policies and methods in
ing honest government, clean politics. and straightfor
ward business this much is cerainthe people will have
these things.
While there are dsquieng features in the busi-
ness world outlook growing steadily brighter and
If we but keep our and approach state and
tonal problems with courage and shalt
have in future prosperity, not only material but moral
greater even than that which has made memorable
recent past
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

great social question: would be settled at Then
will women leave public life, the mart and forum, and
return to happy homes.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01
MAN AND THE WOMAN QUESTION.
By Bishop William Stang

emphatically deny that in the present
Christian civilization woman is regarded as
the inferior of man and that she has no
chance-as we often hear stated-to rise from
her own state of servitude under present con-
ditions. Christian women simply wish to love
and obey The modern woman agitator, with
her head full Of undigested information, usu-
ally does not find the right kind OF man to
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

appreciate her. Such on the platform to claim
rights that belonged to women
At the present hour however, there are many grounds
of. legitimate complaint among women. Many noble
hearted women forced by circumstances to leave
their natural sphere of action the home in order to earn
an honorable existence. They are forced INTO puDhc
professions Now this Is not healthy condition or
things and II should look for the cause, what is at
the bottom of this dissatisfaction? 1t is the unworthy
conduct of so many of men-the rapid increase OF
male loafers volunteer bachelors Men are made strong
their characters are strong and they should be willing
70 use their brains and muscles to provide for women,
and IL this came about then the woman question, the
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

When some people are fair It is 30
unusual that It attracts attention.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

the but to the people Of the United States alone
Where is it that private interest goes when it wishes
to burke expression of the popular wil Not to the
executive not to the private chambers of the judges but
to the committee and to the floor of the legislative
assemblies In state and nation There responsibility
SO divided there secrecy is easy that de-
manded by the people be done to death despite the
urging of national and state executives No states and
syndicates have senator's; districts and local interests
have representatives. but the people of the United States
their will.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01
PRESIDENT THE PEOPLES SPOKESMAN
By President Butler of Columbia Universal

In very real sense the popular will in the
United States has no other representative for
political purposes than the President. The
President of the United States Is chosen by
the whole people with view to his personal-
ty, his temperament, his private convictions,
and his political principles. The people know
who he is and all about him.
When chosen he owes no responsibility to
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01

ANDREW OAKNLeIEs EmerOrs head
sisted in making Germany the second largest steel pro-
Queer in the world. He is at once the Emperor and
the vital energy of the empire.
AS the Emperor of Russia took the initial step to-
ward Insuring general peace Of the world by calling
Tho uapue conference SO the other mighty Emperor,
inspired by the thought that he it to himself and
Germany to play leading role on the great European
stage may day appear the iberator OF the con-
tnent pressure that bears heavily upon IT, ana
free it from the pale parayzng fear OF war and ami
hlation between the members Of the same body.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-01
THE KAISER AS EURoPE's L1BERAToR.
By Andrew Carnegie.

A great man has arisen in Ger
many-the Emperor. 1t is impossi-
BILE to follow his deeds wirnout feel
ing that here Is a personality, here
is power, which is able to do good
or evil in the world.
Hitherto he has given Germany a
stimulus to Industrial activity. Ger
man ships are the fastest on the
ocean, and Germany's waterways
are being developed according to his
plans, and soon will play an import
ant role in the Internal development
of Germany.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-26

REVIVAL

The audience At the Christian church
last night enjoyed a rare treat Of ser
non and song. After two enthusiastic
songs by the congregation. the evange-
HstIc singer B. Fl. Gardner, who accom-
panied w. S. Buchanan here last year,
sang a solo entitled Weighed in the
balances" Then followed duet by
the eDawdys one OF the best they
have rendered.
Then came tho sermon Of the even
ing by Rev. Coombs. Christ, The Tea
cher Many think It was the greatest
sermon OF the revival thus far.
After the sermon the people we're
az eeably surprised TO know that Ey-
angelist Mckinney was in the oongre-
cation and willing to sing a solo. He
sang. III We Only Had The Time, to
the delight Of all.
The services continue nightly with
unabated interest. Come tonight and
every night at p m. Short bright
services. Of sermon and song every
time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-26
BILL
n ~m@ a mRR
Is DEBATED
EXTENDED DISCUSSION FOLLOWS
REPORT IN SENATE END NOT
In SIGHT

Guthrie. Feb 2e--There are weary
days ahead Of the senate. The pro-
hibition bill of Billups reported by the
joint conference was taken up yester-
ady afternoon under special order. The
first session had not been completed
when adjournment was taken, q motion
by Goulding to submit article one OF
the measure to the people at the
general election this fall was pending.
The drag win be long one, II the
early stage is indicative. Serious oD.
position to the dispensary feature has
aIeady cropped out, Conn, Matthews
Goulding. w. Fl. Johnson. and Clarence
Davis speaking against this feature
Davis urged that the enforcement anC
uispensary features De incorporated ii
separate bills. The one under consid
Grafton, he said, because it contained
to distinct subjects, was unconstitu
tional.
(Continued on Elghh Psge.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-26
BUCKET SHOP
BILL TO PASS
Is A DRASTIC MEASURE KNOCK
OUT BLOW TO ALL COTTON
EXCHANGES

Guthrie, Feb 26 Legitimate cotton
as wen as bucket shops
are outlawed by the provisions of the
Durant.Franklin anti-bucket shop bin,
which was recommended for passage
In the house yesterday Heavy penal
lies are provided for violations Con
sideration Of several Of the sections
evoked prolonged discussion but no
important amendments were adopted
An enort TO strike out two sections was
defeated.
The DurantFranklin measure is real
ly a committee substitute for a number
OF bills relating to the subject. The
original bill BY Durant exempted cot
ton exchanges doing a legitimate busi-
ness. 1nere are three institutions Of
this nature in the state at Oklahoma
city, Ardmore and South McAlester.
The Idea Of the author was to eliminate
cnly those places dealing IN margins.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-26
new STATE NOT HOSTILE
TO RAILROAD INTERESTS
High Rock Island Official Says The Com
mission is Disposed to Give Them A
Square Deal

ST. Louis, NO.. FEB. 22-En an III.
terview vice President and Gem
eraI Manager Nixon oi the Rock lsIana
said that he did not believe that there
was any ground for the reports that
Oklahoma was hostile to the railroads.
He said: 4 do not think there IS
any good cause for the published re-
forts to the effect that the legislative
bodies Or the corporation commission
oe Oklahoma are disposed to he I'M
reasonable with the railroads or other
corporations in Oklahoma. was inn
pressed with the desire shown for
information pertaining to corporations
which might be affected by bills In.
troduced for consideration BY tho
legislators and while I think that
action iii few cases has been hasty
I believe they are disposed to be more
deliberate now than when the Iegla-
lature first conviend BY questions
asked by members Of the commiss!"o
in public hearing 1t seems evident
lthat they understood that imprudsns
action on their part would damage
their state.
"It must be conceded that as Okls
homa as a territory has not legisla,ei
d many matters that should be legisla-
ted upon, they are bound to pass bills
and enact in the laws many me .sures
to control matters that have not
been under control in that state, and
as long as they carry out their press
ent plan Of giving public hearings 70
all parties interested In propoced
bills they will, Al giver proper inforlAs'
tion by parties affected, in lay opinion
not pass or make laws that aie I'M
proper"
Speaking Of the personalities Of Oh
homa legislators, Mr.. Nixon said:
! The representatives and senators
compare favorably think with the
same officers Of any other state in ths
Union. and, while their constitution
gives them more authority than Z
k usual with other states my observation
{ leads me to state that I do not be
d lieve that they are going to misuse
e their power. At the some time
e think they are going to attempt
5. great deal Of regulating but I do no
n believe they are going to carry thi
p. to an extent where their regulation
le viii do damage"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-26
CHICKASHA AL WAYS
GETS THE GRAPES

It has been noticeable to the careful
observer that whenever a state meet
ing Of any kind Is held, the chiclasha
man invariably comes in for his share
Ct the grapes. IN practically every
state organization Of consequence
commercial, professional and fraternal
Chlckasha has representatives on the
oalclal roster. So many Of these state
honors are held here that II has been
Impossible to make 2 complete list
of them The following is a partial
Hst Of those who enioy state wide dis
tinstion through onlciai connection
with some state organization OF in a
similar manner.
S. 81 Hayes, judge Of the supreme
court
J. S. Askew, state game and fish
warden.
Frank NJ. Bailey. indge Of the dis.
trict court
c. 1. Greer, delegate to national de-
llocrauc convention.
TIL. Dwyer. president Pioneer bank
trs association
D.. r. p. Tye, censor Of the Central
oklahoma Medical association. ex pres
idant Of same.
Mart Aouthan. secretary of the Ok
litnoma sherin's association.
N. 81 Williams, president OF the Ok
llahoma County Judges association.
Mayor Bridges, member OF the exc
cutiye committee Of the state Mayors
association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-26
OKLAHOMA CENTRAL
DELIVERS The GOODS
First Train Brought Coal and Wood--Rsg-
uar Train Service IS Estabhshed--Cut
the Coal Rate

The first Oklahoma Central train,
which arrived in chickasha last night,
brought six cars Of coal ana four Of
wood
This afternoon at 1920 O'Clock the
train which will run regularly arrived
Il departed for Purcell at TAO and ar
rived there at $40 according touched.
a.Ie. This viii be the regular schedule
service temporarily, but as soon as
the new equipment arrives there viii
be two trains each way daily One Of
them will be a through train from
chickasha to Lehigh while the oihef
win run between this city and Pur.
cell.
Mr.. @. u. Nelson. chief clerk in the
traffic department Or the new road,
was IN the city completing arr lnge.
ments for handling the business hcre
He said that new coal rate would be
come effective March 4, reducing The
freight charges on coal 40 cents He
IS much pleased with the prospect for
business along the line
The train which arrived today con
sisted Of a baggage car, chair car par
Tor car and caboose The crew wal
composed Of Conductor Balrland, I'm
gineer Johnson. and Brakement Lew
allen and Lynn. The superintendent
and trainmaster were also on tbs
train. Twelve trainmen came over t
take the Rock Island examinations
which are required on account o. TN
new road using Rock Island termin
ais.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-26
TRAlNMEN'S Ball WAS
A BRILLIANT SUCCESS

the many pretty figures were graceful
II executed. Dainty programs, with
the order Of dances were then distrib'
uted, and an eight-piece orchestra un-
der PROT. Bernell, furnisheL enjoyment
for the remainder Of the evening. De-
licious refreshments were also served
at the midnight hour.
The various committees having
charge Of the ball were
Arrangements James Finney chair
man, Robert Vaughn, James Preston
Iovell Combs, Dick Estes. Will DUFFY
Reception: Robert Vaughn and wife
Frank Marvin and wife, James Foeak
u and wife, James Finney and wife
Edward McCauley and wife, Dellis An
derson and wife.
Floor manager Charles II. Green.
Floor committee: John Dillenger, TX
Slaughter, Charlie Tolar, Ross Brock
er, Dick Estes. Ed shaffer, Tom Twins
Lowell Combs.
Supper committee Dora Estes, Ma
ry Jennings. Katherine Brown, Msrl
Rosin, Eula Deck.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-26
TOWN OF BRADLEY WANTS
BETTER TRAIN SERVICE
They Want to Come to The County Seat
to do Their Trading

the service on this line and The com.
mercial club is backing up the citizens
Of Bradley in their efforts. 4 hearing
before the commission has been set
for March 5. Bradley Is situated
nineteen miles east Of Chickasha-
When the Rock Island takes 'harge
Of the line next Monday for the com.
ing six months. 1t Is expected thar the
old schedule OF trains viii be resumed,
the train leaving chickasha IN the
morning and returning in the after.
noon. This makes it impossible for
the people along the line to come to
the city and return the same day.