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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-28

nation and unless this gteat evil in
our national life was checked or re-
modelled Our economic wealth would
be sucked down into the vortex of
this maelstiom into the Golfers of
princes of privilege-the Wall street
stock gamblers.
Ths class poem, written and read by
Frances Bragg, showed great thought
and careful preparation, for 1t was
excellent.
The next number was fine oration
by Leland Beveridge, entitled "West.
ward, Ever Westward. He spoke of
the personal courage shown and the
sacrifices endured by our forsfsthers
to make this country what it Is today,
AMI emphasized the fact that we we're
reaping the benefits from their labors
and not ours. He also quoted Lin
ernment was q government OF the
people and for the people, but that
We we're taking the wrong interpreta-
tim and weIe reading 1t. "a govern.
ment for the peoples interests, as a
means to an end. "
The class song sung by the gradual
ing class, the words of which we're
witten by Leland Beveridge and set to
music by Jennie Edgington, closed
the excellent program.
Glass Of 1908.
Frances Elizabeth Bragg, Albert
Donally Garrabrant, Jennie Ruth Edg-
ington, Sidney Elliot Henderson, Al
viu Burleigh Cash, Ruth Danforth
Wood, Lena Leila lsenberg, Isaac
Clyde Pattee, Rose Ellen Treiber,
Leila Zoe Hershner, Leland Stanford
Beveridge.
Glass motto: "Don't drift"
Glass flower: Rose.
The event Friday evening was the
address by Edgar B. Piper, managing
editor of the Oregonian.
The first of the program was a vio-
liu solo by Miss Lelah Radford, 40.
companied on the piano by her sister.
This was followed by vocal solo by
Miss Gladys Hartley, accompanied by
Miss Peail Bradley.
The address ty Mi. Piper was the
principal event of the evening, and
was listened to with marked atten-
tion. 1t VISA Il mastery effort, full
Of good advice to the student, and
desling with the practical affairs of
life.
The presentation uf diplomas fol-
lowed, and as the names we're read by
Clerk Vaughan, the diplomas we're
presented by Mrs. +. Il. Button, of
the school board. Prof. Coad read a
letter from Whitman College at Walla
Walla, which stated that Miss Ellen
Treiber had won the scholarship Civ.
Ell by that college for the student
having the most points of excellence
for the entire school year. lie also
stated that the honois might have
gone to Leland Bevere'ige, had the
latter attended school here the entire
year.
The exercises we're closed by a song
from the Girls Glee Club, by request
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-28
Wool Sold at IL Cents.

Pendleton--About. 100000 pounds
of wool out of something over l.
100000 pounds that was offered
Monday in first sales for this city.
was sold. The prices bid ranged
from 6 to 13A cents per pound.
Most of 1t changed hands at or near
IL cents, and there were only two
bids as low as cents.
The largest single clip sold was
the 200, 900 pounds Of the Cunning
ham Sheep & Land Company at I'm
cents. William Slusher withdrew
his 10000 pounds, and the J. q.
Smith Livestock Company has under
consideration bid Of 1SA cents on
a 6O,OOO-pound lot, and one Of ION
cents on a 60.000-pound lot.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-28
Portland Gets Baptist Convention.

Portland-The Northern Baptist
convention, which is to meet In Port,
land in May. 1909. will be a great
event, for 1t will probably bring to
this city at least loeo delegates from
Baptist churches throughout tho
United States.
The Baptist bodies Of the United
States are divided into two sections.
Those south of the Mason and Dixon
line meet as the Southern Baptist
convention. The Northern Baptist
convention was organized this year.
Every third year the Baptists gath
er for the general conference. Tbs
organization of the church is absos
lutely democratic, there being no ans
thority in the church higher than
the pastor of each separate body.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-28
Car Runs Away--One Dead, 20 Hurt.

Car Runs Away--One Dead, 20 Hurt.
San Francisco, May 25.-Two troll
ley cars collided at the foot OF a
steep hill shortly after noon yester-
day, killing Henry Baer, travelling
salesman, and injuring 20 other pas
sengers, one fatally and several seri-
ously. The injured were taken to
st. Francis Hospital. near the scene
of the accident, where 1t is believed
all excepting a child will recover.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-28
Fires at Crane and Kills Only Son.

Fires at crane ana hlliS Only SOn.
St. Helens, Or, May 25--George
w. Barger. creeping through bushes
last night to get a close shot at a
crane saw something move about
where he thought the crane should
be. His shot was perfect. 1t struck
the object squarely. piercing 1t clean
ly through.
The target was Barger's only son.
He lay there dead when his father
reached the spot, small hole in the
forehead, scarcely even bloody, show
ing where the bullet had come out,
one in the back Of the head indicat-
ing where 1t entered.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-28
Election Clerk Fined.

Enterprise-H. B. Davidhisef, Q
well-known Wallowa county farmer.
living near Joseph, was indicted by
the grand jury for electioneering at
the polls at the last primary election.
To the charge Mr.. Davidhiser plead
ed guilty, and Judge Crawford fined
him $50 for each oifense. There
were two indictments returned for
the same charge. n,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-28
CLEVELAND Strikers Go to Work,

Cleveland, o., May 24.-By vote
of $40 to 81, the striking streetcar
men decided to return to work as
"new men," The result of the vote
which was taken was not announced
until midnight The vote Is In ac-
cord with the demands of the NUM-
cipal Traction Company upon this
nninf
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-28
SEATTLE MARKETS.

Wheat-bluestem sic.
Oats-Puget Sound, S2S@29 per
ton; Eastern Washington, s2SQ 29
per ton.
Barley-$24Q25 per ton.
Hay-Eastern Washington timo-
thy, s16@17 per ton; Puget Sound
hay, $10@11 per ton; wheat hay,
$3.50 per ION; alfalfa, $10Q IL per
ton.
Butter-W Washington creamery, 24c
per ID; ranch, 100 zoe per 10, Ore
gon, 24c per lb.
Selected local, 22c per
rcc Eastern and Oregon, zoe per
doL.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-28
Underwood and Little
White Salmon
CHOICE FRUIT LANDS

This is where fruit large and small
grows to perfection and commands the
highest market price.
20 acres, 81 acres set to orchard last
spring, mostly apples and peaches and
all good varieties, clean and healthy;
other small fruit. About 25 acres good
fruit land, several acres slashed and
burned, remainder OF tract good pasture
land. ID story house 4 rooms down
stairs, root house, barn, wood house
chicken house and park. If sold at
once can be had cheap. Is only three
quarters of mile out.
81 acres, located at Hood station, 25
acres in cultivation, Is Of which is in
grass growing crops per season and
good pasture; 2l Newtowns and Spitz
trees one year old small fruit for family
usr. This is frst-class for early fruit
and will grow vegetables unsurpassed
House. barn, chicken house and park
and other necessary outbuildings. Any
one wanting good home will do well
to write or see me at once for full par
ticulars.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-28
A Speciality Of Small Tracts.

We have now completed the survey
of large tract and can furnish from
ter. acres up. Come and make your
selections as a delay means that you
will pay more money as prices are
advancing.
| have also Klickitat County grain
and grazing lands, highly improved
farms al reasonable prices.
Write or call on
f. w. DeHart
Underwood, Wash.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
is HELD FOR
MURDER

Bert Parker, colored, was held for
the murder of his wife, Georgia Par
ker, at the request of the jury by
whom an inquest was conducted be
fore Justice Moore, yesterday after
noon.
Deputy Yerta and other officers
have been working hard on the case
and while they are reticent as to the
information obtained, they do not hes.
itate to say that important evidence
touching Parker's connection with the
crime has been secured.
Bert Parker is a bad Niger" hav-
ing served seven years in the Leaven
worth prison for assault to kill and
a term in the Ardmore Jail for rob
berry. He mas also been in court here
several times. The dead woman was
also a frequent caller in police court
and it is known that she was a dope
fiend.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
. BIG Blaze AT
SAPULPA

sapulpa, April 2S.--Two blocks Of
business houses and twelve stocks Of
goods were destroyed by two fires
here yesterday, one Of which began at
4 o'clock a. m, and the other at 1886
a. m The estimated total loss is from
$4,000 to $4,000, six one story
brick buildings in the iowa block were
totally destroyed with their stocks in
the first fire. which originated in the
drygoods store of Sheffrick and Tread
wa and from an unknown cause. The
second fire destroyed six buildings
w.,n .-eir contents on the block i'm
mediately south Of the Iowa block. and
is supposed to have been caused by
the first fire
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
.EMORIALIzE
CONGRESS

Guthrie, April Ex-Governor Haskell
yesterday issued a proclamation ask
ing the people of the state to observe
May 7th, as a legal holiday. when mass
meetings will be held and resolutions
and memorials to congress adopted
praying for five amendments to the
federal constitution as follows:
First: Direct election Of United
States senators; second, income tax;
third. giving the state control Of inter
state liqour shipments; fourth, giving
congress power to regulate the LA
bility Of common carriers engaged in
interstate or foreign commerce to their
servants or employees; fifth, giving the
state the right to regulate the charges
Of common carriers for the transpor-
tation of freight and passengers within
the state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
A LARGE CROWD HEARD
REV. KENDALL's LECTURE

The illustrated trip to Egypt last
night was one Of the most interesting
and instructive entertainments ever
enjoyed by the people Of Chickasha.
For one hour and forty minutes the
people listened most attentively to Mr..
Kendall's wit and wisdom, and looked
on the splendid colored views of Eg.
ypt. The lecture inspired many de.
sires to visit tbd ancient nation.
The revival services will be resumed
tonight. The preliminary program will
consist Of views illustrating the life
of Christ, illustrated songs, orchestra
music, great singing. Bro. Dinger's
theme will be Christian Union. Bap.
tisms at the close Of the sermon.
Special services and thank Offering
for the meeting on Thursday evening.
Everybody welcome.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
SHALL THE CARNIVAL
COMPANY MOVE ON?
Many Business Men Say Let 'em Go-Fire
Boys Want to Keep Them Peti-
ton Signed

Shall the carnival shows Of the Par-
ker company that have been in opera.
tion on Fourth and Kansas avenue be
allowed to continue another week?
If the wishes of large number Of
business men who signed a petition
that was circulated yesterday after.
noon are respected it win be "23" for
the carnival.
If the fire department boys have
their way the shows VIII remain until
the end of the week
The petitioners object to the shows
gathering up the spare change Of
Chiekasha people to the detriment Of
those who are permanently located
here and the character Of some Of the
shows is also being criticized, notably
the Fairies in the Well, wich Is said
to be quite naughty
on the other hand the fire depart.
ment are getting from fifteen to TWEEN.
ty-fiye per cent. of the receipts Of ev-
cry show, as they did last year when
the Parker carnival was here and they
say the department needs the money.
The claim that it is the proprietors of
local places Of amusement who are
kicking on their shows. It would
seem, however, from the numerous
signers to the "skidoo' petition that
there is large amount Of sentiment
against the cariyal proposition among
the business men.
The petition is now in the hands Of
the mayor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
CROPPROSPECTST THE
BEST EVER

color While some cotton has been
planted, the big planting will not begin
till next week
While the wheat acreage in this inn
mediate neighborhood is small, the
prospects for a good crop are the best
ever and oats are looking remarkably
fine, Alfalfa cutting will be in full
blast within the next two weeks.
Potatoes are fourishing and baby
"spudss the size Of marble can be
found by digging into the ground
No less promising is the outlook for
Ian kinds Of fruits The indications
are that there viii be an immense
yield Of peaches and they are from
20 to 30 days ahead Of time Home
grown strawberries are now ready fol
the market and they are Of excellent
quality.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28

4 never saw finer crop prospects
than we now have in this country,
said G. G. Anderson, one Of the best
known farmers in this section. MANY
of our farmers have worked their
corn over once and some have planted
cotton. The ground is in the finest
condition, The rains came so gently
that they left the soil mellow and in
fine shape for planting. We certainly
have great prospects for bumper crops
Of every kind
From other sources come similar re-
ports While the rains tied up work
for time and did some damage in
the low lands, the season is well ad-
vanced Corn is coming up well, in
many fields now standing from -four
to six inches high and has a good
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
JOINT REETIHG OF THE
NEW AND OLD BOARDS

A joint meeting Of the old school
board and the new was held last night
The members Of the new board were
sworn in last Friday, the returns hav-
ing been canvassed by the council on
Thursday All the new members ex-
cept Heton, Erwin and Atkinson we're
present last night No business was
transacted, the meeting being devoted
to informal discussion of school mat
tiers.
Another meeting viii be held next
Monday evening at which time the
new board viii be regularly organiz-
ed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
NO LET-UP IN
in The FIGHT

The fight for a public building in
chickasha is not yet lost despite dis
couraglng reports that come from
Washington. In a telegram to friends
in this city, received this morning,
Congressman Scott Ferris says:
II am fighting to get the appropria-
tion up to $4,000 and am still demand
ing a building for chlekasha.. The
committee has not yet reported. II
We lost the fight in the house, will
carry Il to the senate"
Il has been given out through the
press that the committee had decided
10 give chickasha s1o,0o0 for a site.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
MlNco COUPLE
WE'D TOMORROW EVENING

Many Of the Chickasha friends of
Miss Gladys Gunter of Minco will be
surprised to know Of her approaching
marriage with Mr.. Ira Johnson Of
that city The wedding will take place
tomorrow evening.
Miss Gunter has visited in Chicka-
sha, and is known as very charming
young lady, as attractive as she is
pretty. She has many friends in the
city who extend their wishes for her
future happiness
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
THE GLEE CLUB WINS
PRAISES OF AUDIENCE

The crowd which attended the en-
tertainment at the congregational
church last night given by the King
fisher Glee club and Lotus ladies quar-
tet, was very well pleased. Those who
had heard other entertainments given
by the club, were not disappointed in
their expectations for last night and
all others were agreeably surprised.
All of the numbers in the program
were good. and the choruses of all
the voices deserve special mention.
The musical wss one'of the most en-
joyable ever given in Chickasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
THE BIJOU
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
QUALITY AND QUANTITY

We offer a high class program. the
films being bright and new. and all
Pathe subjects, which means they are
right.
Program
London Regatta. See the boat race,
from start to finish. See the Chute
the Chutes;" it's fine.
What q razor can do. One Of the
funniest stories ever told on cur
tain.
Pierott's Jealousy. One Of Pathe's
best stories and told in startling
manner.
The Old Flrit.- You cannot help
but laugh at the trouble the old fellow
gets into
sweet Adellne,v a new ballad, su-
perbly illustrated and sung by Mr..
Fred Caro-
This is the kind of program you will
tell your friends to come and see.
Fun, interesting and clean Any
time you are not pleased with a Biiou
program you get your money back
for merely asking for it. While we
want your money. We also want to
please and satisfy YOU Come and see
MS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
INTEREST IN METHODIST
REVIVAL INCREASING

The crowd at the Methodist church
last evening was the largest that has
yet attended the week day meetings
and the servcie was marke by increas-
ing interest The meeting seems to
be taking deeper hold upon the con-
gregation each evening and many are
being lead to moro seriously consider
the great themes presented.
Last night Rev French delivered a
very strong practical sermon on What
will We do with Jesus" his forceful
words end convincing logic impress
ing the truth upon every heart
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
FEDERATION or LABOR
OFFICERS VISIT cHIcKAsHA

E. A. Bowerman, president of the
Oklahoma State Federation of Labor
and J. Luther Langston. secretary OF
the same organization, we're visitors
in the city yesterday. They conferred
with local labor leaders relative to
the unions Of the city and to the
progress Of the movement throughout
the state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
CARO- WILL ADDRESS
THE GRAND LODGE

Leo A. Caro-, of this city who is
supreme prelate of the Knights Of
Pythias, received an invitation from
H. S. johnson, grand chancellor of the
domain of Oklahoma, 10 deliver an ad-
dress at the grand lodge meeting in
Sulphur Mr. Caro- will speak on Fra
ternalism, a theme which he is well
qualified to discuss,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
ELks ANNIVERSARY BALL

Invitations for the Elks' anniversary.
ball on May 5 we're issued today. Ella
borate preparations are being made
for this event and it promises to come
fully up to the high standard of former
years. The social committee announ-
ces that a list Of ladies may be seen
at Owsley's.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
WILL BUILD RESIDENCE

J. H. Venable is another of the
town builders and will put up a pret-
Is modern residence between Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets and Iowa ave
nue. in The near future.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
LADIES OF MACCABEES
LADY MINSTRELS
WILDE Given at the Opera House Wednesday
Evening Black Beauties on
The Stage

Forty Black Beauties EN-
the only aggregation Of its kind in the
world That's the way the announce
ment of the Ladies of the Macabees
Big Ninstrels begins. This stupendous
understanding paroxysm provoking up
roar will be pulled of at the opera
house wednesday egening April 49,.
The popularity Of the order and the
prominence OF the participants make
the occasion one that is sure to draw
an immense crowd. Mrs Florence
; Palmer Of Kansas City an expert in her
line, has trained the minstrel company
and the show will be right up to the
Primrose & West standard
Following is the complete program:
Program
1 Solo, "Talk Sunshine ----
-------------M Mrs o. Halsey
q Solo and chorus, Everyone was
Meant for Someone ---4-----
--M Mrs. G Hawn and Company
8 Putting Baby to sleep" --------
-----------M Miss Phoebe Heffner
----------------- Miss FAY Ellis
Miss clarine Bullock
4. Solo and chorus. Same Old
llOOn, --------------------
Miss Lena Hener and Chorus
8. Solo and chorus. Song My Nam
my Sang" ----------------
Florence Palmer and Chorus.
6. Military tactics drill---4------
Miss Lille Chandler, Bette Estes,
Miss Marble Lee Bullard, Carrie
Turner. Florence Palmer, Jennie,
Marvin, Mabel Halsey. Birdie Ellis
2. Wax doll specially, ! Like Your
Style" -----F Florence Palmer
-----------B Bette Estes
s. Solo, Honey Time ---
a Miss Hazel Vaughn and Gro.
X Part Two
9. Song and dance -s----------
Misses yellow Gal and Hamfat
10. viyant, Just a Face in the Fire
light" BY Bette Estes
VTvANT
Mrs, Vaughn Mrs Hehfner, Mrs
Keathly. Mrs. Ross. Mrs Toler, Mrs
Finney. Mrs. Estes, Mrs. McCau-
ley, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Edwards
Nola Bullard. Lena HefIner-
il. Musical Vantasmas -----------
Miss Goldle Baker, Miss Hazel
Vaughn. Miss Stella Marvin, Miss
Elsie Chandler Miss Elsie Decker
Miss Alma West, Miss Maybell
Bolton. Miss corneia coryei
12. Grecian Rose Drills. Medieval
Costumes-Laides Of the Vavant
will appear IN this drill
Finale
Spectacular Climax, Solo. my Own
United States" Miss Elsie Decker
Ensemble Of the entire company. wish
you good night and pleasant
dreams
Interlocutol ----- Mrs. Robt Vaughn
End Men -------------Mrs. C. Ojers
- Mrs c. Roberts
Pianist --- Mrs. Bianeh Harris
Black Face Artists
Mrs. C. Turner. Mrs C. Hawn. Miss
NJ. Bullard. Mrs F Palmer Miss L
i Chandler. Mrs. NJ Halsey Mrs NJ
Black. Miss b. Estes. Mrs ] Marvin
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28
CALvERT'S ECONOMY HOSE

Try them. They have several very
desirable points of advantage over
the ordinary Rubber Hose. CALL
and see them. Ask many who are
using them in this city. They are a
GUARANTEED SUCCESS. Allusers
so far Acknowledge them a success.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-28

BACK Face ArUsts
Mrs. C. Turner. Mrs. C. Hawn. Miss
NJ. Bullard. Mrs. F Palmer. Miss L.
. Chandler. Mrs. NJ Halsey. Mrs NJ
Black. Miss p. Estes. Mrs ] Marvin.
Mrs b Ellis
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-10-02
EARTEM0.

Miss Blanche Hardy was the sue.
%cessful winer of the piano given by
the Arlington Sun to the contestant
getting the largest number of new
subscriptions and renewals.
Aldred Waltmire came from Het.
land last Monday and will begin a
term Of school in the Armstrong dis
trict next Monday.
Miss Florentine Weidenkopf was a
Spring Lake caller the first of the
week.
A wedding occurred at Brookings
last Thursday, in which Mac
Mclaughlin and Miss Lucy Buck
both of the east end were the contract
ing parties.
Archie Peterson took in the Brook
ings fair last Wednesday.
MIR. aad Mrs. Henry Updegrart
spent last SUNDAY a. n freu brown
home.
Mrs. j. p. Hardy and Miss Blanch
were Arlington visitors Tuesday.
w. Plucker moved his family Mon
day onto the Van Pelt farm just vacat-
ed by Herbert Brown.
Mrs. Fred Brown spent last Friday
with Mrs, Herbert Brown.
Miss Sadie Dodge returned to her
home in Lake Preston after a weeks
visit with Miss Maude Armstrong,
last Thursday evening.
Miss Zoe Hewitt was taken sudden.
ly i'll last Saturday evening, and was
taken to the hospital at B~rookings
the same evening where she was
operated on for appendicitis within
a couple of hours of her arrival. AT
last reports she was doing nicely.