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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01
POSTAL
R UL ES
MADE

According 20 q recent ruling ol
the Postmaster General which pc
comes effective Jan. 1908, With ra-
ference % mailing daily and weekly
newspapers AS second class matter az
pound rates, it win be absolutely ne
sossary for such papers to be paid
for before they can So through the
mails. 1t has been the custom of pub
fishers to. extend credit to their sub
scribers for an indefinite period Of
time. Under the late ruling this cam
not be done,
The law provides that papers can
not be mailed at the pound rste after
the subscription has lapsed the fol-
lowing lengths Of time: Daily papers
three months; tri-weekly, six months
semi-weekly, nine months; weekly one
year; semi-monthlies, three months
monthly, four months; bi-monthlies, {
months; quarterlies, six months. Az
ter these dates papers must have
stamps affixed at the rate Of one CEN
for four onuces.
If this law is complied with strict
ly to the letter, it will cause the sus
pension Of half the little country weel
lies that now eke out miserable ex
istence through advertising, but hay,
no bona-fide paid-in-advance circula
ton
The Daily Express and the Grad.
County Express shall comply strict
" with the postal laws. II in doub
about your subscription, remit at one
and receipt will be mailed you.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01
HIs ROYAL snakeshIp.

The Journal Of the Royal Micro
scopical society, describing visit to
IIagenbeeks zoo, says: "a specimen
Of python reticulata, about 25 feet In
length. swallowed on June Z, 1905, a
swan weighing IL pounds and two
days later a roebuck of 81 pounds. An
other swallowed within two days two
roebucks of 2S ard 80 pounds, and
soon thereafter a chamois Of II
pounds. In two and a half hours only
the hind quarters of the limbs Of the
prey were visible. When fashlight
photograph was suddenly taken the
python lisgorged It's booty in the space
of half minute" A. Sokolowsky re
ports on the same subject. I'm a few
days a weight of S4 pounds we're swal
lowed 1888 pounds in nine days. The
oharynx can be dilated to a width o.
one millimeter 30 to As centimeters
A goat of S4 pounds in weight was en-
quilted and took nine days to digest AIT
er 4 meal the pythons remain inert II
the water The appetite for secont
meal a few days after the first is re
markable On the other hand twC
sneclmens remained from spring L
November without eating at all anC
vet persisted in good condition"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01

With regard to the distribution Of
newly arrived immigrants, the figures
Of the bureau OF immigration show
that Of the 100000 immigrants who
passed through Ellis island in 1906
about 30 per cent. we're destined for
New York state, and most Of these
for the metropolitan district; 20 per
cent for Pennsylvania, z per cent.
each for Illinois and Massachusetts,
and 5515 per cent each for New Jersey
and Ohio. This would seem to indi-
cate a considerable congestion. But it
must be taken into consideration that
the immigration statistics do not take
into account the great number who
stay In New York only long enough to
discover where they may go. or to
earn enough for their passage to agri
cultural districts New York is the
clearing house. and already there are
large movements at work to draw from
it the newly arrived labor so badly
needed in the mills Of the south, or
The railroads of the southwest. in ths
Wheat fields of the great plains--wher
ever there is capital and undevelopes
resources. National Magazine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01
pnu.r d the Rurden.

Il don't mind so much slipping on a
banana peeling. she sighed but If
there's anything that gets on my
nerves it Is to be stabbed with push
cart. Here's one coming. Hurry
That's the secret Of the success Of
those immigrant people who invade
thls country" he remarked as they
zned out OF the way They keep
straight ahead in spite Of all obsta-
oles. If anything is ahead Of them
they knock it down. You see 1t every
where. A drove Of incoming immi-
grants with their bundles and valises
IL equal to about two dozen frenzied
automobiles.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01

A lawyer Of the name Of Mayne,
who was highly respected but de-
cidedly heavy person, had risen to a
iudgeship while Kellar. who had en-.
tered on his legal career at about the
same time With Mayne, was still
much in want of clients and fees. He
was IN a court room one day when
Mayae was solemn.y presiding and
he turned to friend who sat beside
him and plucked his sleeve. See
there?7 he whispered. There sits
Mayne, risen by his gravity, and
here sits Keller, sunk by his levlty
What would Isaac Newton say tc
that I'd like to know?"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01
CERTAINLY FAIR

OF all troubles humanity is sub
iect to none perhaps that causes more
acute distries and more frantic ef-
forts for relief than many forms Of
itching skin troubles. We will tell
you a remedy that rarely ever fails
-Htnt's Cure. One box Is absolute
ly guaranteed to cure any one case
Of itching trouble--no matter what
the name. If it fails, your money is
cheerfully refunded. d and "
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01

The majority Of professors OF sing
Ing also profess a profound knowledge
Of the anatomy and physiology Of the
vocal organs, and impress their pu-
pills and clients with an extensive vo-
eabulary OF technical terms. but we
venture to say that few have ever
made q careful study Of the Of gan
they undertake to train, such as would
be Of real service to them in their in-
struotions. periodical examination
Of the pupils BY laryngologist would
also undoubtedly be OF great assist
auce IN order to determine whether
the vocal organs were being develop
ed naturally and without undue strait
london Hospital
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01

Jennie is an attractive child Of -.
pretty quick and bright and full Of
spirit. Not long ago she was guilty
81 serious disobedience and was sent
ID bed at 7 o'clock. Shortly after the
bell rang and a. boys voice was heard
asking for Jennie Her mother went
10 the door to speak to him. She said
clearly but courteously
Il am very sorry, but Jennie has
gone to bed" Before the wonderinS
youth could reply voice ioated
down well. mama, tell him In
being punished. For goodness sake
don't let him think ! 90 to bed tall
early every night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01

A pedigreed St Bernard dog, mum.
bered among the priie 4 CANNES Of
Philadelphia. had god tooth crown
inserted. The dentist who inserted
the crown was Or. Philip Daily, Of
Seventh and Wells streets, Chester.
The operation was performed at his
Office.
More than a fortnight ago the tooth
over which the crown was placed was
broken. Since that time the dog
seemed to suffer from pain A valu.
able dog and able TO perform many
clever tricks. Or Waite, its owner
Immediately thought Of the remedy
for broken teeth ia humans, and com
mnnicated with Chester dentist
The latter at once said he would IN
sert the crown.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01
CARRIE NATION

certainly smashed hole in the bar
rooms Of Kansas, but Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup has smashed all records
as a cure for coughs, Bronchitis, In
fluenza and all pulmonary diseases. T.
c. H., Horton, Kan, writes:
''I have never found a medicine
that would cure a cough so quickly as
Ballard's Horehound Syrup. I have
used it for years" d&w
Sold by James Pettyjohn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01

Gertrude. aged ten, brought up az
She had been almost wholly in the
company Of her elders Though not al
ways bettersl. was precocious child
yet not inffeqaenily stumped by heI
fathers political allusions. The other
morning ut breakfast London dis.
natch in the paper started him on the
lust passed deceased wife's sisters
bin. and for 20 minutes he debated on
the matter back and forth in all its
pros and cons. Then at last came
Mistress Gertrude's inevitable query:
Daddy, said she, solemnly. why
is the deceased wife's sister called
sBia?' Harper's Weekly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01

aHs liza HIoaa Device Was Maat to
Henfaasat Huge cant'psa.

aae lHasHloea Device Waa Maaa 60
Rsafsasnt 3 Huge ceHs.pea
Probably ihe MOST wonderful ana
A Aiaas achievement oi Chinese
fta@aker Is designed lo represent
a dahtipea ays writer "a lNe
M la To-day Nhia ia unQuali1uallf
lha longest ana MOST fantastic amuse'
nE device thal has ever oeen con'
anefed fof aerial aieht From heaa
to tail Fl measures nearly 49 ieel anl
n made 90 told up eccordionlikat ihe
fierce large head Of the creature with
lang niolruding horns huge eyes ana
gaping mouth. forms the front Of the
kite. This is the gem ana marvel oi
the whole collection and entirely new
to the eyes Of she western world
It's construction is as follows FIX.
tending from head to tain and consti-
tnting the body portion are a series OF
bamboo sticks running crosswise TO
the center, to which are fastened 70
or more pasteboard disks a loot or
aaore in diameter These are painted
in circles Of black, yellow and white
representing the all.seeing eyes OF TINS
mythoiogical creature. A tail portion
81 narrow strips is fastened to the
last piece OF bamboo. BY mechanical
eontrlyance the curved pieces Of paste
board forming the eyes are made to
gevoIve by the wind while the kite i
being flown. Seen in the air, the ser
pentinelike motion, its huge glaring
pyes swiftly twirling IN their sockets
the effect is said to be astonishingly
realistic, producing quite an awe'in
hpiring scene, to the Chinese mind a.
aeast. While being flown cord ls az
Hached to three er more points Of ~
length. In order to keep II under con
trol. To strong wind, several mel
are required to hold the reel Un
doubtedly we have here one Of th'
first and most ancient patterns Of ily
ing machines thousands Of years old.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01

Here's Gwendoline Cashit going to
marry an English lord, and you told
me her trip to Europe was matri-
mOnial failure"
Il didn't tell you anything Of the
Kind. said Il had baron results"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01

"Truth is stranger than fiction, "
nnofed the Wise Guy. That's be-
eauss We don't get sufnciently well &C.
nuainted with Il. added the Simple
Mus. philadelphia Record.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01
tiawalIans pYlnu out.

When Hawaii was discovered by
Captain Cook in 177S It had a popuia.
ton OF 100000. There are now only
81 600 natives on the island.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01

An acre Of performance is worth
the whole land OF promise-Anony
nous.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01

Have You Noticed That
Il what men term pleasure be care
fully analysed 1t will be found to be
generally only enthusiasm.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-01

Cigars Smoked by New Workers.
Men in New York City smoke 1.104
600 cigars each day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
militiamen who will guard the course

militiamen who will guard the course.
 The weather appears favorable. The twenty-two cars entered are on the spot and the drivers impatiently await the word to go.
 Unless some legal techncalities fail of solution, one of the most daring auto mobile races ever held in this or any country, will be run off this morning over the hills of northwest Chester When everything appeared in readiness it was found that provision had not been in the S100, 900 indemnity bond for the protection of one of the towns in West Chester county through which the course laid It was necessary to cable the London in- demnities company for authorization to include the complaining town, but it was expected that this matter would be ad- justed before daylight.
 The contest was planned for run of 300 miles in ten laps but this may be cut to eight laps. Winding about the hills of particularly rugged section the course invites disaster at sharp curves, while at other points the pathway is so narrow that one machine could not pass another.
 The race will start between 4:30 and , o'clock or as soon after daybreak as. possible. It is expected that it will be concluded within seven hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
Iexinuton Results.

Lexine.on, Ky, April 23.-The feature of ths day was the victory of Moquette in ne fourth race. This was his first start of the year, and ridden by a stable boy he beat a good field. In the fifth event Terah outclassed his field and won with much in reserve. Summarizes:
 First race, four furlongs-Neoga, HO HeideD, to 1, won; Maid of Gotham, no (J. Lee), to ?, second; Abbey C., no V. Powers), 10 to l, third. Time, :49 2-5.
 Second race, six furlongs-Night Mist, 1O1 (Pickens), to 2, won; Condico, 100 q. Butler), 15 to 1, second; Lexington Lady, 99 (Fogarty), 15 to 1, third. Time, 114 4-o.
 Third race. four furlongs-Tony w, 113 (W. OtD, to ?, won; Roseburg II, 1l9 (Skirvin), to l. second; McNally, 1OS (Warren), 8 to l, third. Time, :49.
 Fourth race seven and half furlongs- Moquette, 95 (Anderson), to l, won; Heine, 1O9 CWarren), r to 5, second; E. T. Shipp, 95 q. Butler), 3 to ?, third. Time 1:34
 Fifth race, one mile-Terah, 105 (J. Lee) to ,, won; Bucket Brigade, 91 (Ellenor), 10 to 1, second Halbard, 102 (W. OtD, to l, third. Time, 1:41 2-5.
 Sixth race, mile and sixteenth-Louise McFarlan, 1OS (Minder), ' to ?, won; Doubt, 1O1 CT Burton), to 1, second; Lawfayette, 11O CWarren), 8 to l, third. Time .49
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
B|G KILLING AT
 AQUEDUCT TRACK Twe-Year-0Id Wins and Cleans
 Out BOokmakerS CONDITION KEPT SECRET
Muserave Brought the Young Horse In At Long Odds-Moquette Makes First Start of the Year at
 Lexington and Wins.

Aqueduct, N Y, April 23.-The first big killing of the year occurred at Aque- duct today, when High Private, maiden 2-year-old, belonging to F. A. Forsythe, won the Canarsie stakes at four fur longs. He was backed down from 3O to l to 12 to at the close. He had worked very fast for this race, and his condition was kept a secret until the betting was posted The books suffered a heavy loss by his victory.
 After a fair start Musgrave sent High Private into the lead As they swung into the stretch High Private was leading by two lengths, steadily increased it to the finish and won easily by five lengths. Fitz Herbert, the favorite, was second, with Uncle Jim, 20 to 1 shot, third. Sum- maries:
 First race, six furlongs-Jane Swift, 94 e. Swain) to l, won; Bad News, 112 CMusgrave), 10 to l. second; Mark An thony II, 112 e. Burns), 1S to D. third. Time, 1:14 4-5.
 Second race, steeplechase selling, about two miles-Percentage, 137 (Stone), 1 to 3, won; Pagan Bey, 143 F'innegan), to 2.
 
 second; Laneham, 14O (Owens), 20 to l, third. Time, 4:2.
 Third race, handicap, five and one-half urlongs-Colonel Jack, 9S e. Burns), to 5, won; Rialto, 107 C5. Dugan), ? to l, second; Grapple, 12O (shaw), to l, third. Time, 1:2O 2-5.
 Fourth race, the Canarsie stakes, four furlongs-High Private, 104 (Musgrave), 2 to 1, won Fitz Herbert 107 (E. Dugan), 6 to 5, second; Uncle Jim, 1O7 (Shilling), 20 to 1, third. Time AS 2-5.
 Fifth race, selling, mile-Blandy, 109 (Shaw), to 1, won; Pretension, 109 (Mus- gravel, to g. second Mazuma, e7 e Burns), ' to l, third. Time, 1:41. -
 Sixth race, four and one-half f.41ongs- Voodoo, 106 (Notter), 5 to ? won; *oeei- dental, 106 (Shilling), to ! second; Gold Slipper, 1O6 CMusgraveA , to l. third. Time, :56 4-5
 *-Coupled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
MISSING HALF A MILLION.
Large Sum Lost in the Maze of Metro
 poitan High Finance.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 The purpose to which was applied the s500,0O0 which was so mysteriously taken from the funds of the Metropolitan Secur- ities company is yet a mystery. When MT. Ryan was a witness in the Well and Weller suit last week, he, testified that a check was drawn by the Metropolitan in favor of P A. B. Widener for $500000 at the instance of the late William c. Whit ney, who immediately therafter made call from himself, Ryan, Widener, Will liam l.. Elkins and Thomas Dolan for a loan of $100,000 each to make good the check. Subsequently those loans were re- paid with interest. and in an astonishing manner. MT. Whitney, acting for the Metropolitan, bought from A. N. Brady the franchise of a road. which was not in physical existence, for s250,000, charging up the purchase price at 900 on the books of the company. The loans were paid from this excess.
 Mir Ryan could not explain this extra ordinary transaction. MT. Brady could not explain it when he told of his part in the transaction before the public ser vice commission last fall. Now H. H. Vreeland, who was the president of the company at the time of the transaction. has the same absence of knowledge. He was on the stand yesterday. and said he knew nothing about it at the time and has learned nothing about it since. MT. Whitney possibly could have told, but he is dead MT Widener, perhaps, may be able to tell, but he Is in Philadelphia, and not subject to the jurisdiction of New York
 So the purpose to which this s500,00o was applied is yet mystery. All that is known is that $500,000 was taken from the funds of the company and was balanced by an entry of false price paid for a franchise. which as yet, at least, has not been utilized. It is an interesting ques- tion of high finance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
EULOGY ON BISHOP
 ELLISON CATERS

New Orleans, April 29-The Confed- crate veterans official eulogy of Bishop and former Confederate Brig. Gen. Elli- son Capers, who died at Columbia, s. G., yesterday, was issued here today by Gen. Stephen D. Lee. It reads:
 Another leading figure of the great war of the sixties has passed to his re- ward His love for a military life came down to him from his grandfather, who was a captain in the famous command of Marion, the Swamp Fox of South Carolina
 After reciting Bishop Capers' religious and military career. the eulogy closes:
 He was actuated by the loftiest ideals and whether in the forefront of battle or in the sacred office of his church, he gave the best service that he was capable of. His death has removed a most conspicuous representative of the south, and his church, his people, and the country at large have lost most worthy representative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
DRUGGIST KILLED BY TORNADO
 BUT HIS FAMILY IS SAVED

Paris. Tex, April 23.-About 6 o'clock yesterday evening a tornado destroyed the eastern portion of Deposit, town 20 miles southeast of Paris, killing W. R. Isbell, a druggist and injuring several others. The Isbell family was at supper when the storm came, and Mrs. Isbell and the children ran to the storm house and were unhurt MT. Isbell remained in the house and was crushed when it fell. Prac- tically all the residences on the east side of town were destroyed, at least 25 or 30 being scattered over the country in frag- ments. The Baptist and Presbyterian churches were destroyed. The cotton oil mill, including the boiler house and seed sheds were blown away, the entire build ing being wrecked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
GREAT MOTOR CAR RACE
 BRINGS OUT THOUSANDS

Brar Cliff, April "A, a. m.-All is in readiness for the start of the Briar Cliff trophy 300-mile automobile race at 4:i5 o'clock this morning. Tens of thousands of persons are packed about the starting point while thousands more are on their way here. Ten thousand automobiles are strung along the course Since early evening a ceaseless procession of motor cars has entered the 32-mile circuit. Special trains began to run from the grand central station in New York at o'clock Among the first of the special trains was that carrying the thousand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24

Clements. the champion motorcyclist of the world. will arrive in Birmingham this morning, and will practice his big eight horse power machine at the fair grounds this afternoon preparatory to the races tomorrow afternoon.
 The feature of these motorcycle races will be the three events in which Clem- ents will compete with Bob Stubbs, the local champion. and probably the fastest man in the south. Stubbs was at the grounds yesterday afternoon and succeed ed in making three miles in 3:o5. He hopes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
STLBBS AND CLEMENTS
 IN MOTORCYCLE RA GEES

to get down to the mile-a-minute speed by tomorrow afternoon.
 In addition to these big events there will be five other races, consisting of two handicaps of five and 10 miles, and three match events of five 10 and 15 miles.
 The spectators will be treated to bat tie royal tomorrow afternoon The motor- cycle is fast forging to the front as a sport-maker, and there are hundreds who delight in seeing the wonderful little ma chimes with their throbbing noise, fly about the course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
Columbus Is a Slayer.

Jackson. Miss, April 23.-(Special.) )-Co- lumbus and Jackson played as pretty game of ball to as large crowd today as was ever seen in Jackson, both teams being on their mettle. The game was featureless save that Klines wild throw from right to first gave the visitors one run and broke the monotony of the score board. Score: R.H.E. Columbus - =. =. . .000 GOO 11*-2 g 1 Jackson... =. =. ... :. GOO 900 OOO-o 4 8
 Batteries: Demaree and Downing; Bar Der and Ott. Umpire, Laroque.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
Bryan at Harrisburu.

Harrisburg Penn, April 23.-W. J. Bryan visited the new state capitol to-
 day, having stopped off here for sev- era1 hours because his daughter left him in this city to take a train for Virginia to attend school. His wife and family were with him and Jere B. Black of New York president of the Pennsylvania Bryan league, met him by appointment.