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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

The recently appointed new secre- method for reforming the bureau system which naval critics hold re- sponslble for the ineffecttveneSS and clumsiness noted by them in the de- signing of warships and the defects alleged by them to exist in vessels of very recent construction. The way in which the secretary is expecting to provide himself with board euuiya- lent to general staff or admlralt", says a Washington writer, is by q department order creating Il general board, of which the admira of the navy, the chief of the bureau of layi- gatiOn and the president oE the naval
 war college by the appoi ltmcuu of such other officers" as the secretary may designate. Secretary Newberry will no doubt appoint q board of the aggressive critics of the bureau sys- tenn; also young and progressive off
 cers of the line. 1t is proposed to bring the departmental bureaus into close relations with this board, by designating as members d suitable contingent of staff officers. including members of the construction board.
 The reorganization proposed, it is thought, will tend to the promotion Of unity of purpose that has been lacking in the administration of that branch of the service which has to do with building and equipping war
 ships. It is well known in naval cir cleS that Senator Hale of Maine, who is the chairman of the committee on naval affairs ill the senate, is an in- surmountable obstacle to the i'm provement of the navy. He has been opposed to large ships and it is sig nlticant that a large number of the small ships have been built at ship yards in his state, where owing to the shalloWness of the water, only small ships can be launched. His in t1uenCe is paramount in naval affairs and has been paralyZing to the navy and very expensive to the county
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

The royal Chinese envoy, Hang ShaO Vi sent to thank the govern ment of the United States for it's remission of the eleven million in demnity is now established in Wash ington in a residence separate and even remote from that of the Chinese embassy and it is said he will remain until late in March The ways of the oriental are peculiar It is an ticipated that there will be much hospitality and elaborate exchange of courtesy. The Chinese government may well be grateful and recOgniz- ant of the disinteredness and gener- osity of this country. On the day of the arrival of the special envoy there was signed convention be- tween the United States and Japan guaranteeing the integrity of the Chinese empire with equal trade rights to all nations The main tainaHce of this convention will mean more to China than many indemni- ties of eleven millions of dollars
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

IL has been suggested that the president did not consult Speaker Cannon, senator Hale Senator Pen rose, or any of those people in the house or inc senate who are always carrying a knife up their sleeves for civil service reform. when he issued the order placing fifteen thousand fourth class postmastPrs beyond the fear 0" favor of their members of congress, or in other words, snatched this patronage from he hands of con greS9. Tap order. it is understood. is experimental and uces not affect the standing or postmastcr~ east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio rivers The movement is not likely 10 be changed hE any future admin istration, corCaInaE not by thp i'm mediarely coming administration. It will not only cnt down the patronage of congress. but it will do much to improve the quaIr< of legislative service as well a. t.e postal servire It is expected thar m few months the reform will be rX'eDded 10 other states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
A Hn.l Lsx.Gr 10 Santa.

A hC-l -Glt-r to Santa. Dear Santa Claus, I thought I'd write These few lines to you tonight Just to tell you everything We would like to have you bring. For if they don't come from you Goodness knows what we shall do! Tommy wants a coaster sled And a sweater (blue and red), Football. too, and skates and some Chocolate candy and drum. Johnny wants q photograph Singing songs that make you laugh), Choo-choo cars that really go And a horn that he can blow; Then he wants a hobby horse And some candy. too, of course. Katie wants doll that cries Pa and Ma" and shuts it's eyes, With some gowns and hats to fit And such things that go with 1t. She would like some dishes, too. And a dolls house painted blue. Mamma wants a dinner set, And she'd also like to get Earrings and some bric-a-brac And a lovely sealskin sack. There, now: that's enough to bring l don't want a blessed thing For myself. for I'm so small don't really count at ell Oh. I'm very small, I'm told. Though I'm thirty-fve years oldl Just supply this list I send And I'll be your grateful friend. l must have the things, you see, For my wife and children three, Who demand them all of me. T. A Daily !a Catholic Standard ana Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

The demand that skins of animals or hides as they are called, shall be placed upon the free list has been so urgently pushed at recent tariff hear ings that there is hope that the tariff on them may at least be reduced. With free hides, shoe and leather manufacturers it is thought will con- cede the abolition of duties on all leather products. It is not the far mer or the cattle king who benefits by a high tariff on hides. The beef trust alone is the beneficiary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

President Roosevelt must have known his message, although long enough, was going to be pretty tame affair, so on the eve of it's pub lication the bitter attack on Editors Smith and Laffan was brought to light. The letter overtops the mes sage by a long ways, and it looks as though We have not heard the last of the letter yet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

1S24-The Peruyians gained their in dependence by a decisive victory over the Spaniards at Ayacucho. 1902 The combined German and Brit ish fleet seized Venezuelan war ships at Ia Guayra, the port Of Caracas.
 1905-Louisa Eldridge (Aunt Louisa), well known actress, died in New York city; born 1920
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

II is well not 10 'et nu" surprise and indignation over the t.rgirimatp operations of Standard Oil blind our eyes 10 the marvellous business mrth- ods of the company, sa.S an cx- change. It has not only driven out competition here, but has surcn7sfuI- ly competed with the long estJhIiSh- ed and perfected systems of the old world. Mere greed and bludgeoning could not have given Standard Oil the complete ascendancy it enjoys to- day. MT Rockefeller's story of how the legitimate advantages of the com Dany were wrought out is a feature of the history which many American business men may learn from. II is a record of keen business intellect working patiently and parsistentiy. More expense and labor were put into legitimate work than into iilegiti- mate. and competitors were outgen- eralled rather by doing better work than by trickery. Stripped of it's high finance superstructure there remains a model business machine in Stand ard Oil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets % rises 7:10; moon rises GOT p. m; moon highest or farthest north; 1:53 a. m., moon in conjunction with Neptune, passing from west to east of the planet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
As a Caution.

Weeks-Thc true American always saves the under dog in the fight. Wise Yes. and then gives him a swift kick for being cnump enough to get into it.. Boston Transcript
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Special Magazine Offer.

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

The sorrow of yesterday is as noth- ing. that of today is bearable. but thay of tomorrow is gigantic because in- sistinct.-Euripides.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 1908.
Dec. 9 In History.

160S-Johu Milton, Brit ish eSsayiSt and poet. author of the world fa III ous Paradise Lost" born in Lon don; died lG74. 1641-Van Dyck, the cele- brated painter, died in London; born 1EnA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
OF Rie Mind

Have you forgotten that x that you borrowed of me some time ago."
 "nh, Dc still have it in my mind. ." Well dGa,t ycu think this would bc 2 good time tn relieve your mind of 'tf"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

Use Fuller's Hand Soap after clean ing your automobile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
Labor Day Drew Immense Crowd
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
WILL NOT ANALGAMATE E

BY a vote Of s6 to %, the Grand
Commandery Of Knights Templar Of
the old Indian Territory, in session
yesterday at Purcell. refused to ANAL
gamate with the Oklahoma grand
lodge and the meeting Of the two
bodies, which was to be held for the
purpose Of tieing the nuptial knot, was
called off.
The six representatives of DeMolay
commandery OF this city voted in fa-
vor Of the union, but the representa-
tlves from the extreme eastern part
of t1e state were almost a urit against
it. 1T was chiefly a matter of pride
in the old organization and devotion
to the associations Of the past that
prevented the union" said 3. Hamil-
ton. Others from this city who attend.
cd the meeting in Purcell were Ralph
Heryer, A. E. Mckenzie, J. w. Speake,
@. R. Kimbro and John Coyle Of
Rush Springs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
MANAGER
LEONARD'S
ANSWER
To the Charge Of Dr.. Gan
naWay Against The
Pioneer Company

When Manager Leonard was inter-
viewed with reference to DR.. c. B.
Gannaway's grievance against the Pho.
neer Telephone company, which ap-
peared in the Daily Express under
date Of Sept. s, in which he asked
that all parties with a grievance
against the Pioneer file their COM
plant with him in short written
notice such as they would be willing
to make affidavit to in order to set
things in motion, he said;
mot considering the vast amount
of money the Pioneer company has
expended in the city Of Chickasha In
the past two years, or their monthly
pay roll and various other things not
worthy Of mention that all go for the
upbuilding Of Chickasha, making it
one Of the most up-to-date places Of
the Southwest, / think perhaps 1t
would be well, If there are any Of the
patrons of the Pioneer company that
have or know Of anything good they
could say about the company to file
such in a short written notice, along
with the collection Of grievances and
compare the two sides, as well as the
business Judgment and standing Of the
parties making the statements as DEM
onstrated by their daily walks. No
doubt it would be an interesting ballot
box.
IN regard to DR.. Gannaway's par
tlcular grievance. all / have to say is
that the Pioneer is ready at all times
to do anything within the bounds Of
reason, based on good business judg
ment."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
Governor Haskell Accorded
Splendid Ovation
Praises Queen Of The Washita-Points Out
Path Of Safety to Workingmen-Cclebra-
ton Big Success

Monday, Sept. Z, 1908, Labor Day,
marked an era in the history Of Or
ganized labor and industrial develop
ment in the city Of Chickasha that will
long be remembered.
AT an early hour visitors came pour
ing into town from every direction
in the country, and by every train,
and at $3.50 o'clock, when the train
arrived bearing Governor and Mrs.
Haskell and other guests Of honor,
thousands Of people had assembled
on he streets to greet them. And most
cordial was their welcome. AS Ok
lahoma's beloved governor was driven
down the broad avenue myriad Of
voices swelled in unison a gladstone
recognition and welcome.
The procession formed at Sixth and
chickasha avenue, proceeding east in
the following order:
Order Of Parade.
Chickasha mounted police in com.
mand OF Chief Goodwin
Chickasha Cornet Band of sixteen
pieces.
Chief Marshal Baird
Carriages containing Governor and
Mrs. c. n. Haskell, Mrs. J. s. Askew
and Ex-Governor Tom Ferguson.
Reception committee in carriages.
Carpenters Union
Painters and Decorators Union
Bricklayers and Masons Union,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
PRAISEO. C.
OFFICIALS

I'VE haven't anything too good to
say Of President Dorset Carter, Mr..
Wells and Mr.. Pitts" said NJ. 3. Bun.
nell, a member Of the Labor Day com
mittee, in speaking of the Oklahoma
Central officials and their methods
of doing business and handling the
special trains yesterday.
I'VE found the officials courteous
and attentive to every detail. They
handled the immense crowd with en-
tire satisfaction and we were more
than pleased with out dealings with
them. Mr.. Carter and the men who
work under him are all strictly 0. K
and the working people Of Chickashs
will always be their warm friends.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
LADIES ARE SEVERELY
BRUISED IN RUNAWAY.

Mrs. e. NJ. Campbell and daughter,
Miss Ray, were upset IN a runaway on
South Seventh street yesterday even
ing, both miraculously escaping seri-
Gus injury. The horse became fright
ened at an auto, and started to run, up
setting the buggy and throwing out
10th occupants. Mrs Campbell fell
heavily against the wheel and the bug.
gy fell on Miss Ray, who could not
move until 1t was removed. Both la
dies were severely bruised
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
SURPRISE
WEDDING

Miss Beatrice Barton Of Terrell,
Texas, and Mr.. Arch R. Moore Of this
city surprised their many friends Sun
day evening by driving to Verden and
being quietly married. Several other
Chickasha couples we're in Verder at
the time but no one knew Of the we'd
ding until 1t was over Miss Barton
is sister Of Mrs. F. X Roddy, with
whom she has been spending the sum
mer, and is a pretty and popular young
lady Both the bride and groom have
numerous friends in Chickasha to wish
them happiness.
Mr. and Mrs. Moore are at home at
the Midway
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
SOY. charles N. Easkell

1t pleases greatly to meet the
ers good people of Chickasha. one Of the
OF p most prosperous and progressive
towns in tn great state of oklahoma;
a town that keeps things warm;
Union town in which there is no line of COM
,pehuon but that its people excel The
trial Displays. first citizen of your town that ever
er company, three met was the Hon. s. W. Hayes. at
the Constitutional convention, and his
IS Lodge greatest ambition seemed 10 be TO
eeds work to create a constitution that
: compsny would satisfy the people. And during
utter the session Of the legislature, another
nd Storage com Of your citizens Senator L. x Taylor
was one Of the last to leave the COM
Lumber eompa mittee rooms, in his almost ceaseess
labors for the creation Of good laws
In fact my friends, It seems that the
senung numerous best Of Texas Arkansas and other
lganized labor states was scraped to bring together
IS company. the good people that built Chiekasha.
l22 To-day the laboring man is the real
Union. praet pioneer that with his best efforts ere
nally good. ates an ideal community in which to
Park live because he makes business per.
the park may be manent and future progress sure
ousands There is Continuing the speaker paid trib-
le way Of properly ute to Labor Day. saying that 1t is
lay long the Okla holiday when brother may meet and
trains every half greet brother "Amercan labor has
OF the hundreds made our country fit to live in
hacks and private We are born alike and leave The world
through the same gateway We bring
opened about 10 nothing and take nothing. and we
ion By Rev Lang CONTINUED on Fourth Pagel
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
STATE DRUG INSPECTOR
MAKES OFFICIAL CALL

Charles Bellamy, who holds the re-
sponsible position Of state drug inspec.
tor, and who is brother Of Lieuten-
ant Governor George Bellamy, was in
the city yesterday on an official visit.
The various drug stores we're inspect
ed and at one Of them a quantity Of
stock remedy which didn't come up
to the pure drug requirements was
conflscated.
Mr.. Bellamy's office is a very i'm
portant one and he is winning high
praises by the able manner in which
he IS discharging his duties. He was
engaged in the drug business in this
city during the early days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
RosENouEsr FAMILY

IN A HOTEL FIRE.
Frank Rosenquest received a tele-
gram this morning from his wife In
Denver, Colo. saying the Belmost no
tel. at which she and her daughters
were stopping, was burned last night
She reported all safe. and said they
would leave for home tonight, al.
though she had not intended return
ing until next Sunday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
Music by cornet Band.

Music by Cornet Band.
Mayor Bridges acted as chairman
and made few appropriate remarks,
welcoming the distinguished visitors,
and paying glowing tribute to organ
lied labor. He said that Oklahoma
was q state that knew no caste, that
all people were judged entirely on their
merits, and that organized labor was
solely for the purpose Of an equal
distribution Of profits and that the
universal motto Of all should be equal
and impartial justice to all.
Hon. Henry Furman was the next
speaker, who entertained the crowd
in most happy vein, his subject be-
ing "The Dignity Of Labor"
Senator Taylor followed briefly with
words Of good will and good cheer
for organized labor, after which their
was a general adjournment for din
nor
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
SCHOOL
OPENS ON
SEPT. "A
Supt. Ramey Writes To
Patrons School Atten-
dance Compulsory
CBy supt. W. F. Ramey.)


The Chickasha public schools will
open next Monday, Sept. IA, was as
sured by the book dealer that would
be safe in fixing that date. We are
rushing the work on the overflow
buildings and hope to have all things
in readiness for the opening day. The
schools will start with a strong and
efficient corps Of teachers in all the
departments. The members Of the
High school faculty are all normal
trained teachers and specialists in
their respective lines Of work
The public school Is for the great
masses of the common people who can
get an education through no other
medium. It is good enough for inc
rich, and It is a priceless boon to
the poor man, for 1t gives his children
a chance for elevation in our social
and political system.
The American laborer should realize
that It is the yerk ark Of his safety,
the bridge across which his little ones
may pass to stations OF usefulness In
life. While It is humanitarian and
philanthropic to educate the masses,
yet an education is demanded not for
the child alone The child's right to
an education is more properly speak
ing. the communitys right that the
child be educated. He must soon be-
come a free citizen Of this free state,
and much depends on his being intelli-
gent and honest. Public education is
in no senee charity bestowed BY the
wealthy upon the children Of their
poor neighbors II IS the best protec-
tlon taxpayer can have for the Sc
curity Of his property out Of which
the taxes are gathered. Not alone for
the security Of property and the main
tenance Of social order is public school
education interesting to the wealthy
citizens. but # Is the best place for the
education Of his own children. It is
harmful to any child to deny him the
privileges of the public school It is
a loss 10 a child to grow up apart
from the children whom he must after
wards meet as fellow citizens. and
out Of reach Of those civic and patriot
ic influences which only the public
school imparts. VI
We now have on our statufss )oks
a compulsory school law regsF < the
attendance IN school from i rec to
six months Of every child between the
ages Of and l6. For a failure to
comply with this law a heavy fine Is
attached. The schools are supported
by taxation for the benefit Of all the
children. Let no one think this Law
q burden. but come to us cheerfully
and we shall do YOU good
Asking the cooperation of every
patron and citizen and expecting sam,
in the work before ms, 1 am.
Respectfully.
William r Ramey,
Superintendent
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
BRAKEMAN DlsLocATEs sHoUL.
DER.

Henry Wubker, a Rock Island brake
man living at Pocasset and well known
in this city, dislocated his shoulder
Saturday evening shile attempting to
board a train in motion. He struck
his shoulder against the side Of the
car as be swung himself to the plat
form.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
ACCIDENT SENT BULLET
THROUGH BOYS FOOL.

Raymond Richardson. 15-year-old
boy living three miles northwest of
town, accidentally shot himself Satur-
day evening while out hunting. The
gun was pointing directly downward
when discharged, the bullet entering
the boys foot. He was brought to
town and the ball was speedily re-
moved.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
WEDDING cARps ISSUED.

Mr aud Mrs. Thomas David White
have issued invitations 10 the wed.
ding OF their daughter. Margaret Ger
trude. to George Washington Petty.
The ceremony will take place at the
Epworth Methodist church. Sept %,
at | o'clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
OATH AFTER LONG ILLNESS.

Miss Matte, the 1S-year-old daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. O.. NJ. Carter.
twelve miles northwest Of Chickasha,
died yesterday morning. after a six
weeks siege with the fever. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev NJ. L.
Butler at 8 o'clock last evening at the
l. o. O. F. cemetery
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
e0vsrnor HaskeII,s speech.

Governor Haskell was most appro-
priately introduced by Mayor Bridges,
who said While / may differ with
the honorable gentleman, politically,
yet have the greatest admiration for
men who do things, and it gives me
great pleasure, therefore, to introduce
to you Charles N. Haskell, governor
of Oklahoma"
The governor then spoke, in sub
stance, as follows:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-08
AMBER TO HAVE NEW SCHOOL
HOUSE.

Architect L. P. Larson has been
awarded the contract for plans and
specifications for a school house at
Amber, which is to be erected yey
soon.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-09-02

Mrs. L. Hirschkowitz visited
with Mrs. Joe Sipples at Coburg
part of last week.