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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
ELEPHANTS DRUG ON MARKET.
Very Low Prices Are Quoted to Kan.
sas City Zoo.

Kansas City, Mo.-Some idea Of the
market value Of wild animals may be
got from the offers which are being
made constantly to the Kansas City
Geological society, which is organizing
to establish a zoo in Swope park.
One entire menagerie has been of
fered for the block sum Of 100000 In
the schedule male elephant is quoted
at 81, 500 and female at $4,000. Two
male camels are down for $500 pair,
and a pair of lions are listed at 800.
A family Of three lions, two of them
males, is marked at $3.50. and two
other females at $3.50 for both of them.
The explanation is made that lion is
top price at four to five years
For 5000 the society can get a
leopard, and for the same money a
hyena. A black bear is priced at
500, and wolves at $25 each. A half
bred buffalo is offered at $3.50, and an
elk at $1OO An offer has been made
to the society by an Australian deal
er, but his collection is mostly Of birds
that would be difficult to keep alive in
this climate.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
vassar Girls Study Boys.

Poughkeepsie. n. Y-The students
at Vassar college have joined with the
city court officers in an effort to solve
the problem Of truaney In the public
schools
Miss Inez Mulholland, president Of
the junior class at Yassar, with sew
eral other students, visited Chief Of
Police McCabe and received permis-
sion 10 study the sygsseess... Of nrobation
which is In vogue.
The girls will act - probation Of
ficers. and the truants. as an earnest
Of their desire to reform, will have
to report at the Y, NJ. c. A. at regular
intervals. The Vassar students ssg
doing this work IN connection with
thes sociological studies at The col
lege.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
u q eANNoN TAEoET
rwo Men Would Remain on Monitor
During Naval TEST

Neutrality-suspicious. are two men in
the United States who are willing to
risk their lives tn the interest Of mill
tary science and they have written to
the navy department offering their
services. They are R. A. Tascoe Of
Glen Ridge, N. j., and Daniel Fl. Mills,
Of Bellevue, Ky.
Several days ago an article ap-
peared in a newspaper announcing the
alleged fact that the navy department
wanted more volunteers to remain in
the turret OF the monitor Florida when
that ship is fired at some time within
the next few months to demonstrate
the explosive power of new shell
and the resisting strength Of the tur-
ret armor
Tascoo and Mills FASTENED to offer
their services and wrote letters to
the navy department, which were
received the other day. saying that
they were willing to undergo the test
The naey department has written
letters to these volunteers informing
them that no human beings will be
placed in the turrets Of the Florida
during the test, but praising theii
courage Nand telling them that the
department would like to have them
enlist in the navy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
WASHINGTON TO SEE GAME o.
ORIENTAL DIPLOMACY.
Two Most Astute Statesmen Of Far
East VIII Watch Moves in Game
in Which Manehurla Is
Stake.

Washington Of the smartest
diplomats In the world are about to
face each other over an empire Of the
world.
WI Tingfang, all that is suave,
quaint and alertly efficient in the devil
Gus subtleties OF Oriental diplomacy,
Will be here shortly to represent
China
Takahira, trained in diplomacy,
representative Of the truculont and
tremulously egotistic people Of the
new world power-Japan-is already
here to match moves with WI.
And the stake is Manchuria, rich,
populous, wonderful Manchurla, an
empire in itself.
Japan is intrenched in Manchuria
and holds the door closed to interna-
tional traffic. China, centuries old, is
rising from It's sleep and looks toward
the United States to sustain its integ
rity. The fight is to have the United
States keep the door open in China
and maintain the ancient rights Of the
empire. Against this the astute and
alert Takahira will battle.
It has been asserted that soon the
administration will address a circular
note to the powers asking for the
maintenance Of the open door II
China. All summer Wu and Takahir'
and the administration will mattel
moves in this wonderful game.
It is asserted that Japan, prostrateI
BY her own financial trouble, will TAX
the rear of the stage and China, whicl
has found her position uncomfortabl
under the tutelage Of Japan, will com
to the front with an entirely ind'
pendent policy. Such course ha
been impressed upon China as the r'
suit of the aggressive policy Of Japa
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
WU VERSUS TAKAHlRA.

in Corea and Manchuria It is prob
able, therefore, that the most absorb
ing diplomatic struggle in Washington
the coming year will be that between
Minister WI and Takahlra.
At the outset Minister WI will pos
sess the advantage. The United States.
in her policy, has shown a marked in
terest in China This was inaugurated
by Secretary Hay in the PRONUNCIATION
Of the "open door" and has been con-
tinued by Secretary Root BY the re-
mission Of $17000,0OO Of the Chinese
indemnity and the establishment Of
the extra territorial court at Shang-
hal. An extremely favorable senti-
ment also has been created by the
contribution Of more than one-halfa-
million dollars to the Chinese famine
fund by American citizens. Moreover,
Secretary Root has indicated that he
will not allow any violations Of the
open door" policy on the part OF
Japan to go on without protest
China's possibilities as fertile field
for the development of commerce are
likely to prove too alluring to European
governments, particularly Germany
and Great Britain, to permit them to
object to this policy Japan. on the
other hand, so far as popular senti-
ment may be taken to influence diplo-
matte positions, finds herself in pre-
carious situation. The recent fight on
the budget has shown the impover-
ished condition Of the country. Her
attitude IN Manchuria has shown her
policy to recoup her losses at the risk
Of her prestige with foreign govern
ments.
The United States is in the en-.
viable, but difficult position Of being
hirted with by both countries Of the
far east. Japan wants Americas com
merce and friendship. China wants
Americas protection against Japan
That the game is considered worth the
highest stakes Is fcreshadowed from
the fact that the two most accom-
plished Oriental diplomats on foreign
missions have been sent to Washing
! ton to play against each other
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21

ally without the ehoct on an explo
sion
By ihis device which does not alter
the appearance Of amy weapon except
for small crosspiece in the barrel
short distance from the muzzle the
escape OF the gases following the dis
charge of the explosive is shut of Just
as the bullet energies from the muz-
zle. This result Is obtained by means
Of a piston valve sliding across the
bore Of the barrel Immediately after
the bullet passes This valve is gov
erned entirely by the pressure Of the
gases themselves and is not operated
by any intricate mechanical device
Preventing the gases from escaping
suddenly and provoking a consequent
loud report this valve allows them
to issue gradually through a series
of small holes, thus obyiating all noise
except a slight kissing sound. The
valve then resumes an open position
and a safety device prevents the firing
Of another cartridge unless the valve
Is IN its proper place.
Military experts, apprised Of the
new invention, assert that it holds the
power to force revolution Of modern
methods of warfare, By use of this
noiseless weapon skirmishers could
work along an enemy's front and shoot
down pickets without their presence
being noted except upon the discern
ment of the slain. Sharpshooters
would be enabled to pick off their vic
Tins without reports Of weapons be-
traying their positions.
In the world Of sport 1t is held by
the inventor that the new weapon
would render it possible for O man
properly concealed to kill at his leis
ure probably every deer in surprised
herd, as no alarm would be sounded
From his cover on shore man armed
with this noiseless gun might pick of
every bird in a flock without alarming
the lessening number to fight.
Because of its dreadful probabilities
/ in the world of crime many police Of
ficials have already insisted that the
manufacture and disposal of the new
device should be safeguarded by law
Armed with such weapon police
man might be enabled to disable every
member of a band Of lawbreakeri
should he surprise them at work o.
the other hand, it would be equal!
dangerous in the possession Of a des
perate criminal. The assassin, by it
use, would be enabled to pick off hi
victim and find opportunity Of es
Gaping.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
LOVE NOTES IN TREE
OLD ROMANCE REVEALED BY
FINDING OF LETTERS.
Are Dated 1881 and Squirrels Proba.
bly, Were Responsible for the Un-
happiness Of Man and
Woman.

New York.--In the hollow of an old
tree which they chopped down in
field near Rich6eld, ~ j., the other
day workmen found two letters. The
first was in a womans hand 1t said.
Dear Jim: | got your letter all
right the day after it was left there
our little post ofIice-but it is only
now that have had a chance IL leave
a reply. I think you meant what you
said. although at times | have believed
that you were untrue. | have been
watched since your letter came, and
had a long wait before the oppor-
tunity arrived for me to slip out with
the reply. l want to meet you some
night-say, next Thursday-and we
will both go away together. l will be
ready, and if you are not on hand and
the letter is gone I'll be convinced that
you don't want me- Then I'll go away
myself. and you'll never again hear
from me Good-by
This was dated Wednesday, June TO-
1881. The other letter, written in q
mans hand. was dated ten days later
1t read thus:
Dear Alice; have waited so Ions
for a reply that have begun to think
that you have gone back on me
have como to the tree many times, anC
looked IN vain for an answer Nigh
and cay have thought Of you, won
dering If it could be possible that yol
had forsaken me. have heard al
about the other fellow. but canno
make myself believe that you care 70
him. l will wait five days more, Thei
If don't hear from you will be con
yinced that | am not wanted Afte
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
Litigation Over a ss5 Horse Costs
Hundreds Of Dollars.

Watertown, s. D.-Whoever wants a
horse can have one cheap in COding'
ton county. just now. II they apply a.
the right place, for particular
slghtless sorrel .raw-boned mare named
Maud Is causing three prominent
farmers OF the west end OF the county
SO much trouble that It is thought
they even will pay something to be
rid Of the "critter" In fact, the AMI.
nal has cost them nearly 5000 al
ready and bids fair to be worth $1,000
Ito the lawyers) before she is dis
posed Of.
Thomas Kiley started the trouble
by buying Maud for s35. believing her
to be worth that. This was at an auc
ton, and when he inspected his pur
chase after she had passed out from
under the auctloneer's hammer he
says he promptly discovered that she
was not worth 80 cents and so refused
to pay what he had bid, Suit was IN
stituted in justice court to compe
him to pay and he lost. He then ap
pealed the case to the circuit cour
where he lost again.
He then secured a transcript o.
the evldence had his attorney draw
bin of exceptions and asked Judge
Marquis for a new trial. This wal
granted and at the May term o
circuit court Maud once more will b
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
3. E. Peary suys sIxteen IsIands.

Lewiston, Me.-Lieut. Robert Z.
Peary has sprung a surprise on the
real estate dealers by quietly buying
up the titles to l6 Of the islands in
Casco bay which are near his summer
home on Eagle island On some Of
these islands Lieut.. Peary viii breed
Eskimo dogs In fact he has already
begun to do 80, owning 30 OF the finest
OF those animals The pups find a
ready sale at $50 each. For one OF
his dogs. a pure white specimen. he
has been offered an enormous price.
but refused to sell.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21

that win leave you alone to enjoy
the happiness which you may find
with him. I'll go far away from here
and try to forget-Jim"
There was a small opening in the
tree about seven feet from the ground.
From this opening the hollow, bored
out by squirrels. ran clear to the
ground. The woodchoppers believe
that the missives fell or were dragged
clear to the ground after they had
been deposited in the post office"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21

"Allce" and Jim" we're probably
in the habit of leaving letters in the
aperture, which could be taken out
with the hand until the squirrels had
bored up from the bottom and reached
the point where the letters lay soon
after the girl left her last message
there. Both letters we're crumpled
and eaten away at the edges. giving
rise to the belief that they were prob
ably dragged down into the hollow
trunk by the squirrels.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
KISSES HALT u S. MARSHAL.

possession Of a saloon in Brooklyn,
which Goldman formerly owned.
1t is claimed that the bankrupt con-
cealed and withheld from his cred
itors the money and property. Fail
ing to obey the injunction Of the court
and turn them over to Trustee Olivet
Judge Hough ordered him locked up
until he pays it. Then, and then only,
viii be back shortly"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
WAR TO BE SILENT.

use Of the device patented the dis
charge Of any firearm from the small
est pistol to the largest gun is rem
dered practically noiseless. The in
vention consists of the use Of de-
vice similar to the muller used on
motor cars to deaden the noise of the
constant explosions by which the gaso-
line engine is operated. 1t is in the
shape of mufIler attached to the
muzzle Of the flrearm through which
the gases which drive out the bullet
or shell are allowed to escape gradu-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
MAUD'S VALUE GROWING.

put in Jeopardy as to who her own.
er Is.
And all the time she is getting
more valuable. for to begin with, SO
It is alleged. she was not worth a red
cent. but she since has cost s35 pur
chase price, $50 justice trial fees. 500
circuit court trial. 500 attorney fees
and other costs for appeal-and there
is yet the May retrial to pay for.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21

Berlin-A lawsuit began ATS yenrs
ago. In 1880, has just been amlcably
settled The suit began when some
mill owners raised the height Of dam
In Frelmar, a suburb OF Gotha. with.
out authorization. The municipality
has fought the case ever slace The
cost has been enormous.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
MoLLYcoDDLE is SENT HOME.
Mammals BOY" Too "stuek Up" for
Associates at School.

Upper Alton, Ill-Accused Of being
a "mollycoddle' and a mammals
boy" and Of being too stuck up" to
associate with his fellow pupils at the
Western Military academy, John
Flentge, aged 19 years, son Of E. W.
Flentge. postmaster of Cape Girard-
eau. was escorted to a train by com
mittee of his classmates and sent
home
His ticket from Alton to Cape
Glrardeau was bought by the other
cadets, a collection being taken up
for that purpose. and he was told to
get on the train and never come
back"
Capt. Eaton, a member Of the fac
ulty, said that, although young Flentge
had not transgr ressed any Of the rules
Of the school. he was so manifestly
unpopular with his fellow cadets thai
he would not be permitted to return
to the academy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-21
NolsELEss GUN is INVENTED BY
SIR HIRAM MAxlM's SON.
Possibilities Of Such Weapon So
Dreadful That Authorities Believe
Manufacture Should Be Regu-
lated by Government.

New York.-Hiram Percy Maxim,
son of Sir Hiram Maxim, inventor Of
the machine gun which bears his
name, has secured patents for a silent
firearm. It is announced that by the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-24
CRESC0 DEPARTMENT STORE, P. F. 0'MALLEY, Proprietor


If you want correct abstracting doEe,
and cheap prices too, it will pay you to
see the American Loan & Trust Co.,
before or ..ering your abstract.
For SALE 900 bushels of good seed
barley, guaranteed free from all foul
seeds. Phone or write JOHN BRoNNER,
R. F. D. No. 5, Cresco, Iowa.
John McDermott and Chas. McCul-
low came up from Cedar Rapids where
they are attending business school, on
Saturday, for a few days visit.
Dreamland Electric Theatre will
move into the Carpenter building op-
posite Postofice, open March 80. More
room, better service, larger pictures.
You do not buy boys and childrens'
clothing right, if you do not buy from
us this spring.
THE NICHOLS CLOTHING HOUSE.
Thos. McCook Jr., was one of the
delegates from Alton tlast Saturdays
convention and remained over Sunday
for visit at the home Of his brother
John.
Frank Huber and family left Satur-
day for an over Sunday visit with
Frank relatives at Ft. Atkinson be-
fore leaving for their new home at
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
For SALE Imported Dwarf Victoria
and Essex Rape Seed. We also have
left $500 lbs. of Timothy Seed of our
own raising that is clear of all foul
seed. Enquire of C. D. Nichols.
Greatest spring tonic, drives out all
impurities. Makes the blood rich. Fills
you with warm, tingling life. Most re-
liable spring regulator. That's Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c, Tea
or Tablets. VIM. Connolly.
There will be business meeting of
those interested on Wednesday evening
of this week, at the Joe Steinmetz
school house, to discuss the securing of
a right of way through Orleans twp.
for the Dan Patch electric line.
John Finegan left last week on a
trip to jamestown, N. D., st. Paul
and various other places, and during
his absence John E. Malone will attend
to his auctioneering business and may
be found at the Arlington Hotel.
Now's the time to take Rocky Noun
tain Tea. It drives out the germs Of
winter, builds up the stomach, kidneys
and liver. The most wonderful spring
tonic to make people we'll. You'll be
surprised with results. 35c, Tea OF
Tablets. VIM. Connolly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-24

Supporters of the city ticket nomi-
mated last Thursday evening directly or
by insinuation charge that those who
support the Citizens ticket are, in the
main, the law breakers and dlsrepu-
table element of the town, and attempt
to arrogate to themselves all the virtue
and morality that exists. To para
phrase: eye Gods! upon what meat do
these our Caesars feed that they have
grown SO great land moral. T.. We
would respectfully suggest to some Of
them little thought on the words of
our Saviour, "Let him who is without
sin cast the first stone" and "Judge
not, lest ye be judged.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-24

Work HORSES FOR SALE-Several
good work horses at right prices. En-
quire of d. A. LYONS.
A new lot of spring goods just re-
ceived at D. AMuNDsoN S, Merchant
Tailor, Cresco. Iowa.
Remember that the Episcopal ladies
will hold their Easter sale and supper
in the Woodmen hall, April goth.
For RENT-The. Martin Haubrick
residence in the Berg addition. En-
quire of j. H. LuERs Land Agency.
For SALE-Registered Angus young
bulls Of the Blackbird family. Enquire
of G. D. NICHOLS.
l will have Fresh Fish every week
regularly. Will deliver in the city.
Phone 39I. James Wentworth.
For RENT-House, with barn, cis-
tern and city water. Enquire of
CHAs. BYRNEs.
For RENT-Two houses, one new
house with barn, in Gillett's addition.
C. j. WATRos.
For SALE Thousands of the finest
strawberry plants on earth.
JAMES CosTIGAN.
Anyone having old papers, magazines,
ETC., are requested to keep the same
until some M. E. ladies' call for them.
The Mission Circle of the Baptist
church will hold a market IN the base
ment of the church Saturday, March %.
The ladies of the Episcopal church
will hold their annual Easter sale and
supper in the Woodmen hall, Monday,
April goth.
For SALE OR RENT. "A 7room house
nearly new; barn, cistern and new wood
shed, u lots. Price $1,000. Enquire of
o. w. CLARK.
Apron sale and home made candy at
the Easter sale and supper, Woodmen
hall, Monday, April Goth. Remember
the day and date.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Keim concluded
their visit at the VanSlyke home last
Friday and returned to their home at
Blue Earth, MINI.
FouND-A black, knit shawl, on July
4th last, back Of Mullen's shoe store
then located in the old John Johnson
stand. Enquire at this Office.
For SALE An unimproved lot (No. 81.
north of E. P. Farnsworth's residence.
For further information address Miss
Gertrude Caward, La Sale School,
Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-24
CRESC0, iowa

Rev. Hinman, in his sermon last
Sunday evening, suggested the estab-
lishment in Cresco of a boys gymnasi-
um as means of keeping the boys off
the streets and under good influences.
In line with this suggestion, c. A.
Marshall offers to furnish, rent free
for three years, the large room over
the Gender meat market. This is a
most generous offer and Rev. Hinman
is the proper person to see that the
suggestion is carried out and that
funds for the necessary equipment are
secured by subscription or otherwise.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-24

For Rent or Sale-A quarter-section
located in Winnesheik county, nine
miles northeast of Cresco. Nearly all
thes-work land is now plowed. For
terms enquire at my residence in Cres-
CO. THos. GILMORE.
1t coaxes back that we'll feeling, heal
thy looks, puts the sap of life in your
system, protects you from disease.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea has no
equal as spring tonic for the whole
family. 35c. Tea or Tablets.
VIM. Connolly.
500 bushels clean Barley for sale atmy
place 81 miles northeast of Cresco, at
rs cents per bushel, guaranteed free
from quack grass, mustard or thistle
seed. Sample of this barley can be
seen at Will Huntting's Office.
MICHAEL QUINN,
Cresco R. F. D. 2.
Seed Barley for sale at IS cts. per
bushel. Laenas Baumgartner, who
threshed it, pronounced this barley the
best he threshed during the season.
Sample may be seen at this Office.
Can be weighed at my place on the
Strother farm west of Cresco.
ADAM STEFFENs.
We are now prepared to accommodate
the public with meals and stabling.
Board and lodging by week So. so; meal
tickets 15c meal. We have a first
, class bath room in connection with hot
and cold water, free Of charge, for our
patrons. The M. Barrett Restaurant,
Market st. Ed. BOYLE, Prop.
A vote for Mr.. Davenport for mayor
does not mean, as his opponents would
have you believe, a vote for '4wide
open town" with all that term implies,
but it means town with just as much
law, more justice and less disorder
than has marked the city's affairs dur
ing the past two years. The candidacy
of Mr.. Davenport, it should be under
stood, was at the request of majority
of the business men Of the town.
The sale of aprons, fancy and useful
articles at the Easter sale and suppe,
will be open at 8 o'clock p. m. Supper
from 5 o'clock till all are served, 25
cents. Following is the
MENU:
Cold Boiled Ham Veal Loaf
Pressed Chicken
Scolloped Potatoes Salmon Salad
! Potato Salad
Boston Baked Beans Brown Bread
Rolls Assorted Cakes
Deviled Eggs Cottage Cheese
Tea Coffee