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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
LOCAL OPTION ELECTION
IN DISTILLERY TOWN

Peoria, April 2l--A special local op-
ton election is being held here today
to enable the voters to decide be.
tween prohibition and saloons. Peoria
is one Of the leading distillery centers
of the country and 1t is highly unlikely
that the drys will be successful. Loc-
al option elections are also in pro-
gress today in Quincy STeator, Otta-
wa, East ST. Louis and La Sale The
voters in these towns in these towns
have been brought to a great pitch of
excitement by the conflict between the
vets and drys, and an unusually large
vote is being cast The success of the
anti-saloon league in the local option
election held in many Illinois cities
and towns of April Z has caused the
workers to redouble their efforts, and
It is likely they will win victory in
several towns where the issue is be-
ing fought out today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
OBSERVE SAN
JACINTO DAY

Austin Tex April 21-san Jaclnto
Day is being celebrated throughout
Texas today, celebrations and meetings
having been arranged by by patriotic
societies in nearly all cities and towns.
Business is generally suspended and
all banks and public Offices are closed,
as this is legal holiday in Texas
San Jacinto Day commentaries the
victory of General Sam Houston aud
his army Of $50 men over the main
division of the Mexican army $4,000
strong on the 21st Of April, 1886. This
battle was the last blow in the war for
the freedom of the Texas republic.
The American rushed into battle shout
ing remember the Alamol" and hurl-
ed themselves against the stronger
Mexicvan ranks with a fury that was
irresistible, In less that an hour the
Mexicans we're utterly routed; $50 Of
them being slain ana 7SO more cap
tured. Santa Ana was taken prisoner,
and Houston had trouble in restraining 2
the yictors from tearing the barbarous
general to pieces.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21

Chi,kashas population is 12,5OO
Chickasha altitude 1100 feet above the sea-level
Chickasha is the gateway to the Southwest
Chickasha the great cotton of the New Southwest
Chickasha is the railroad center Of the Southwest
Chckash has water power system that enables it to compete
with any point in the Southwest in cheap power
Chickasha has splendid system Of public schools
Chckasha has fine church edces than any other city
its size in the Southwest and others building.
Chickasha has Carnegie library
Chcasha has many blocks of stone and brick business houses
Chckasha has the finest bank buildings this western country
Chcasha has Of the best water works and systems
in Oklahoma
Chekasha has a great electric light and power system
Chickasha has the finest gas plant in the Southwest
Cmekasha has one the largest cotton
the South
Chckasha two of the largest cotton seed oil mills in
Oklahoma the plants being among the largest in the world
Chckasha has three large cotton gins.
Chckasha has the only cotton oil refinery in the state.
Chckasha has the largest Touring mills and elevators in
Southwest
Chkasha has thryhree wholesale manufacturing
Chckasha has extensive railroad machine shops giving en-
ployment to thousand persons
Chckasha is federal court city.
Chckasha has city mail delivery and several rural
Chickasha has handsomely paved streets
Chickasha has many miles Of concrete sidewalks
Chiekasha has an abundance of good water
Chickaha healthfu city, death being lowest in
Chckasha has every advantage that other cities in the South
have and many more.
Chickashas location is happily in climate that
erect be found anywher California excpted-the
winters being short and mild the pleasant
Chiclssha has two large steam laundries.
Of cable and has long distance telephone systems
Chckasha holds out better inducements to legitimate industrial
enterprises than any other city in the state.
Chickasha railroads the Rock Island the Frisco the
Oklahoma Central the Santa Fe and three Rock Island branches
Grady county the natural home Of three great American crops
Grady county is the finest agricultural stock fruit and truck
growing country earth.
Grady county particularly favored in its climatic provisions
in that rule the farmer plow the entire winter.
Grady county also favored in its abundance Of
sufficient rainfall
Chicasha is the best town the best county in the best
state in the best country on the face Of the earth
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
osttIna Round 4 pIfflcuIty.

The late Charles Whitney of Bidde-
ford, Me, was the greatest wit and
Joker in his part of the country One
evening he and a friend named Bag
ley started to drive a wagon TO Port
land, some 10 miles distant When
they arrived in Scarboro 1t became
dark and foggy Seeing guideboard
in the corner Of the fence, Whitney
got out climbed up on the wall, light
ed a match, and read on the board,
Portland six miles" They rode about
an hour longer, and once more saw
a guideboard. Whitney again got out,
climbed on the fence, lighted match,
and read: Portland six miles"
Then he said; "Bagley, get out and
find me a rock"
How big?" asked Bagley.
About as big as your two fists"
What do you want it for?"
"Well," drawled Whitney, "Tm 60
Ing to knock this guidepost of and
take It with US, SO wen know where
we are I'm tired Of getting out and
climbing this wall every hour to find
out "-Lippincott's.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
or
REVOLUTION

Washington, April 2l.-That the sew
enth continental congress Of the Dau-
ghters Of the American Revolution, OPP
ened here today, viii be the largest in
attendance and the most representative
ever held BY that body, is already evi-
dent. Delegations arrived yesterday
and this morning from all over the
country and every train brings addi-
tions to the number All Of the ses-
sions which will continue throughout
the week, viii be held in continental
memorial hall, Most of the officials
have established headquarters at the
New Willard hotel Several entertain
ments and concerts will be given by
local members
According to the officials of the ma
tional body the organization now has
membership of nearly $4,000 with
$50 chapters in As states and ttrritor-
les. It also has branches in Cuba,
England and the Philippines
The society has $4,000 in the treas
ury and $4,000 in the building fund.
The election Of president general
does not take place until next year, but
there is already much interest mani
tested in Mrs. Donald MacLean, the
present incumbent obtaining a third
term. AT the last years congress
the friends of the president general
tried to get through an amendment al
lowing a third term, but were unsuc-
cessfull, and it is impossible to pass
on any amendments in election this
year, and an amendment must be pre-
sented a year before 1t can be acted
upon. Some other means must be
found of bridging the Situation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
HER OWN MEDICINE
TABLES NEATLY TURNED ON ONE
PRACTICAL JOKER.
Sharp Lesson, However, Unable 70 e.
feet a cure-Posslbly There Is
Only One Way to Stop
These "Humorlsts."

Are women practical jokers7 The
question was being discussed by two
men who we're somewhat interested in
psychology, and as the conversation
progressed It became less scientific
and more cynical. At last the young
er man brought 1t down to a personal
basis, proving only one case, but that
one quite concIusively.
my sister," he began, used to
teach In one Of those $1,000 a year
finishing schools for girls The name
doesn't matter, but you'd recognize it
In minute If told you. / mentioned
my sister to show you how | heard
this. Among the teachers there we're
half dozen inveterate practical jok-
ers. One was as bad as another, so
perhaps none deserved any sympathy.
Now, the youngest Of them was the in
structor in English and, incidentally,
poet of no mean ability. She had
been persuaded by her friends to sub
NIT her work to a publisher, with the
result that small volume of poems
was brought out
"In this state of affairs one of the
clique Of which she was member
saw great possibilities. She taught
logic, think AT any rate she had a
deductive mind capable Of making
plans that would work out nicely. So
she wrote letters to Is or 20 Of her
friends asking them to write to the
poet, saying they had read her book
with great interest, paying her all the
compliments they could think of with
out seeming insincere, and asking for
her autograph"
After a while the young woman be.
gan to receive the letters. Some were
from New York, three or four from
cities on the Pacific coast, several
from England, and one from Constan-
tinople. You can imagine how elated
she was.
"One afternoon she received note
from the teacher Of logic It ran
something like this:
"'Come up to my room for cup
of tea have a new picture which
no doubt you would like to see.'
"The poetess went, and, according
to the established custom, walked in
without knocking. No one was in
the room, but on the wall was the pic
ture. 1t consisted of a large gilt
frame in which we're arranged all the
replies that she had sent to those who
had written letters in praise Of her
poetry"
We'll, what a trick!" exclaimed the
older man. What did she do?"
Sat down and cried, naturally"
ut cured her, guess"
mo. There's only one way to cure
a practical joker"
"They say that the only good In
dian is a dead Indian, and It's"
Il believe you're right"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
HORSE sHoERs IN SESSION

Columbus, O., April 21--Ohio mem
bers of the Master Horseshoers asso-
citation began a two-day session at the
Southern hotel today Addresses viii
be made by President Edward Rutler
jr, OF ST. Louis, and Secretry G. J. Nc
Ginness, Of Brooklyn, representins the
national horseshoers association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
In the Right Direction.

Bishop Bloomfield was one Of the
many witty Englishmen whose good
things have found their way into a
recent volume of "reminiscences,
Leaves from the Notebooks Of Lady
Dorothy Nevill."
Bishop Bloomfield was led into con,
troyersy one time with a learned man
as to the mental superiority Of the
east over the west, and his opponent
as a parting shot, said:
well, at any rate, you can't dispute
that the wise men came from the
east"
Surely that was the wisest thing
they could dol" retorted the bishop
Youths Companion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21

was called to order this morning The
initial session was devoted largely to
a consideration Of the relation between
cattle shippers and railroads, several
prominent railroad men addressing the
convention.
The Montana association is the most
important stock growers association In
the country, and its membership rolls
represent millions of dollars invested
in the cattle raising industry.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
SCHOOL HYGIENE MEETlNe

Atlantic City, April Educators
from all over the United States are
here today for the national convention
of the American school hygiene asso-
citation. The conference will last three
days. Several distinguished education
al and medical authorities will speak.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
Eight IN NEW HAMPsHlRE

Concord, April 21-New Hampshires
republican state convention was called
10 order at II o'clock this morning
After the transaction Of preliminary
business adjournment was taken until
this afternoon Early appearances in
dieate a hot fight between the Taft sup
porters and the faction seeking an un-
instructed delegation to Chicago.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
CANADIAN TEACHERS

Vancouver, B. c. April 21.-Hund-
reds Of Canadian pedagogues are in
Vancouver for the 18th annual conven-
tion of the provincial teachers insti-
tute which opens this morning for
session Of three days. Several promi-
nent educators Of this and others prov
inces will address the convention.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
ORDER OF EASTERN srAR

Daytona, Fla, April 21.--One of the
most largely attended state sessions
ever held by the Florida Grand Chap
ter Of the Order of Easter Ster con-
vened here today. A banquet viii be
given the visitors at the Hotel Des-
pland this evening.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
FlELp woRKERs, coNFERENcE

Athens, Ga, April 2l-The field
workers religious conference of the
third international district, comprising
the states Of Georgia, Tennessee. Ala
bama, Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina and Florida, was epen-
ed here this morning with large dele
cations from all over the territory rep
resented.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
De .PEYsTER.MlLLER .NUFTlALs

New YcrB, April 21-one of the
most fashionable weddings of the early
spring season will take place today
at Lakewood when Miss Alice Aber-
crombie- Miller becomes the bride Of r.
Ashton DePeyster. Bishop Mackay
Smith Of Washington viii perform the
ceremony. Mr.. De Peyster and his
bride will sail for Europe next week
TO remain until August.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
LAUNCH BIG SHIP

New Castle on Tyne, April 21.-Bra-
zils big new hattleship, the Minas Ger
aes, first Of three sister war vessels
10 be built for the South American
republic, was launched today The
ship cost approximately $9,OOO,0OO and
viii make a formidable addition tc
Brazil's navy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
CONVENTIONS OF LIBERALS

St. John, B. c. April 21.-A conven-
tion Of the liberals Of the province Of
New Brunswick was called here today
for the purpose Of enabling the new
minister to discuss with his supporters
all matters Of interest to the party.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
ALABAMA FOR TAFT

Decatur, April 2l.-At the repubH-
can convention Of the Eighth congress
district, to be held here tomorrow,
Taft will probably be endorsed for pres
ldent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21

Washington, April 21-Texas mem
bers of congress will join with the
Texas society Of Washington in an
elaborate celebration Of San Jacinto
Day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21

"Why is young scribblerson carry
ing his arm in a sling?"
"sh-sh Don't let him hear you He's
trying to make people believe that
he has writer's cramp from accommo-
dating applicants for his autograph.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
MONTANA cArrLEMEN

Miles City, Mont, April 21-Mon-
tana cattlemen were present in large
numbers when the convention of the
Montana Stock Growers association
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
In Musical Plttsbura.

"Mr Jinks, we want you to decide
bet"
Happy to decide, I'm sure"
WAS that last selection something
classical, or was it the orchestra tun.
ing up?"-Pittsburg Post.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-21
She Knew Hsr Worth.

Miss Prettygirl!"
well, Cholly?"
Would you be angry II wanted to
kiss your"
why, no. I don't see how you can
help wanting to-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-07
DIED STRAPPED TO BED.

Af ,r suffering with convulsions al in
tervsls for two weeks, Mrs. Harley Day,
OF Elizabeth, N. J died Of hydropbobis
Yesterday. Last Angus. her husband,
a woman peigh or and q mail csrIitr
we're bitten by The deg which causeo
Ms Days death, and are heing watch
ed fer hydrophobia symptoms. Physi'
Clans rtpOrnd yesterday tast they have
1oisd symptoms Of hycr)pbobis in The
actions OF Mr.. Day, but hope 10 preven'
the development Of the disease.
The FIRST indication nj the dogs mad
ness Was lie attack on a msil carrier who
uttered the d Us yard TO deliver the
mail. The animal had bitten the car
rier's leg when Mrs Day came TO th,
rescue. The dog turned upon htr sDC
oh btr I've time 10 the srm. Mrs. Duty,
neighbrr, who attempted to belp Mrs
Day, also was bitten, and Mr.. Day snf
tered several bites before the dog wsI
killed. Frtwo days before her dsltt
Mrs. Day was strapped 10 the bsd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-07
AUCTION SALE.
r F. Krox. Auetioueer.

DrRsUANT TO THE TERMS OF A
deed Of trust dSted December II. 1907
and re ,orded in tn land records Of the city
Of Alexandra, Va. 10 deed book No. 66,
page lS5, given BIZ Robert A. Wsllsce and
fda v Wallace. his wife, to the undersigned, !,
TO secure the debt therein mentioned. defsu I
having been made in the payment OF the
same, and being thereunto required by the
beneficiary under said trust, the underslgned
will offer for sale, for cash, at public suction
on the premises, No. S04 King street, Alex
andria, Va, at IL O'Clock m on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10. 1908,
the following personal property, to-wit: Four
pool tables, the cues, racks, balls and other
Equipment thereof, show cases, chairs and
other furniture, stock Of cigars. tobacco. mer.
chsndise and store fixtures, in and upon ssic
premises. JAMES x. CAION,
sep26 I'd Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-07
SIZE aid "YE3" BY CABLE.

. II Il = n ~ -
A propos,l BY eil,le eliminated Wed
nesday night in the marriage OF MISS
Adelaide Frarz, daughter of the late +
ID. Franz, millionaire merchant OF ct
Louis. to Lieut. Roberi q mmermsu, jr
Of the Germsn navy, al the Church OF
Our .Ssviour, In Chicago. Five year.
ago toe Bird, ven, t KEEL, Germany, 10
study music. and there mel tae lieutsn-
ant. When she turned two years ago
tbsy corr 'ponded.
Two months sgo Miss Ftapz received
q cabIeersm which read
"Will you marry me ?"
eyes" she answered.
The date wEs fixed and Lieut.. Zim-
norman obtsined six weeks leave ol
sbsence from the bat leship Hanover.
Last Tueedsy be landed 10 New T. RI
snd went Immediately to Chicago to bt
married.
Lieut.. Zimmerman Is q son of ROber
Zimmermso, millIousire director OF the
Vulcan Shipouil 81 6 Comp ny, o. Stft
tin. Germany, and is second in COMMAND
of the ba tleship Hanover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-07
BOY sHCOis HIS FATHER.

In defense Of his mo'her, whose life
was threatened, The, dIre f EIler, l9
pears old, of Newsrk, N. j., shot and
mOrtslly wounded his father. John Eller,
55 yesls old, in tle family home. The
youth leaned over the shoulder of the
tsrrorz d mo,h T, placed the muzzle OF
pistel sgsiust the head OF bis fAtbtr,
snd pulled the trigger. Before tSe elder
man could fall the lad fred another bu,-
let ittI bis fathers shoulder. Then he
sss's ed 10 carrJiT 6 bis parent TO neiga'
boring It re TO await he comt'g OF Al
ambulance. He awaited there until tbs
D p,lics errested him. The father will
probably die,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-07
BLINDED BY LYE.

The city of Manchester, Va, war
horrifsd early yet risy sft'rlooo to
learn that J stph Wood, popular
young white m1n aud clerk 10 L..
rouuy's groctrJ t're, had been blinded
by concentrated lye thrown in bis fsct
by Bud Norriss, negro crlver for the
sore. The negro made 40 attempt to
scape, sUIryud'r ng without struggle.
He b d been recei tly released ir N
the asylum ffr TIE c0iored insaue nj
Petersburg and was considered harmless
fellow. The negro bscsme apgered be-
cause Wood ord,r.d d him to quit gossip
log and go 10 work. The negro weit
to the kitchen in the ar and on pre-
tense that he Desired II 10 use 10 scrub
bing the floor, he procured bali cup Of
concentrated lys from Touny's cook.
Tbs he mixed with W.T. in tin can
aud wat.ug patiently y f1r sn opportunity.
dashed the Gao of liquor iuIo Woods
face. The sight Of one eye was des.
,royed AID the other was badly dsms sged.
Woods face is fearfuIly burned
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Motor and Horse Races. Burke, Va
October 8tD, 19O8.

Tn connection with the above .oecssicn'
Southern Railway will operate special s1tur'
sion train iron Washington TO burke sno re-
turo; leave Washington lilo q. m. Octo eI
sth, pas Alexa dria 1l.H M, springhe q
lila .. m arrive Burte l1.55 g. IN Ietn'' :
ing leave Burse els p. N. sane day, ARM
Mashingten 40 p. m. Round trip fr' n
Washington will be 75c, Alexandria eOc ,nd
sp iug6sld zoe.
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BASS FOR IAk POTOMAC.

Commissioner Of Fisheries Bowers bad
conference With the pre.idert yesterday
on the work OF the federal 6-h commits
sioner. He told the president that dur
lug the last fiscal year the commission
distributed 2,Sll OOO, 900 fish and eggs
throughout the couttrg, which broke
the record hy 30 600 900. Among these
tish we're SOS, 600. OCO, whit, fsh.
He said that three carl ads of Missis-
.ippi bass are ere being brought here to
be plsced in the upp'r Po'omsc river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-07
RaII 'Phone. Home Phone
Swan Bros,
King and Pitt SITS:
FALL WEIGHT
Underwear
For Men, Women
and Children.

Our Stock is now CON-
plete with new fall-weight
Underwear for Men, WOm-
.n and Children-just the
right weight for early fall
wear.
Ladies' fall-weight Un-
derwear, vests and pants,
each 25c and soc.
Children's fall = weight
Underwear, vests and
pants, each 15c, zoe, 25c.
Mems FaN.Weight Underwear
Mems grey fall-weight
Underwear, all cotton
shirts and drawers, each
soc.
Mems white ribbed fall
weight Underwear, all
cotton, eech SOC
Mems fine grey fall
weight Underwear, part
wool, each $1.OO. .
Mems fine white ribbed
Fall weight Underwear all
cotton, per garment, Sl.0O.
Mems thin gauge all
wool Underwear for fall
wear, per garment, Sl.25.
New Coat Sweaters for Men,
Women and Children.
Just the proper thing for
fall and winter wear.
Ladies' New Coat Sweat
ers, in white. red and grey.
at $l.9S, $3.50, $3.25 and
$500.
Ladies' new wool Golf
Vests, in grey, red and
white; each ST. and $l.5O.
Mems new wool Coat
Sweaters. in red, grey,
blue and white, each Sl.9S,
$3.50, 81 SO, SO so and SIS
Boys new wool Coat
Sweaters, in red, white,
blue and grey. each $1.39,
81 so and S1.9S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-07
AIexaroria Gazette.
puRIIsHRp DAILY AND TRI-wKKKLr AT
GAZETTE BUILDING: $40 q Slz fklNIS

PUBLISHED DALI AMI IN - -.
GAZETTE BUILDING. $40 q Sl2 fklNIS
STREET.
Entered at the Postoffce OF Aisxanor1A' VIZ
odnia. as second-elass matter.
TFRNs: Daily-l year, $500 montns
s2:5O; 8 months, SIPS; month, zS cents
Tri.Teekly-1 year, 800; s months, $50
3 months, rs cents: month. rs cents.
Contract advertisers viii not be allowed 70 ex'
ceed their space unless the eexcess is paid foi
al transient rates, and under no circum'
stances viii they be allowed 70 advertise
other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid foi
In advance.
Resolutions in memonam, Of thsnks, tribute,
Of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
on persons, unless of public concern, VIII
My be printed in the paper as sdVertlse
meats.