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Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
MISTAKE ALL AROUND.

Sofia, Oct 1S.-The mobilization of Turkeys third army corps in Mace donia is regarded as due to a mis- take on Bulgaria's part. Apparently Turkey interpreted it as a grand levy and her nervousness is ascribed to this, when it is apparent that it was simply a summoning of cOnscripts.
 The Bulgarian government has coUntermanded the order for the pro- posed enlistment. The situation is undoubtedly precarioUs and Bulgaria is in a position to mObOliZe it's forces speedily and take quick action. It is reported that there will be an inter ventiOn of the powers in the com merce of Bulgaria. Car Ferdinand arrived here today and will remain.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19

 IF MIR. TAFT His Statement to Assembled
 NGWSpapGrmGn
 4 WHITE HOUSE MEETING
The Candidate Would Only Say of the Conference That the President Was Not a Pessimist--Bryan On His Last Trip.

Washington, Oct. 1S.-'T expect to be elected" said Taft today, standing in the East Room of the White House He was facing forty newspapermen who had gathered for an interview. With reference to the tour, he would only say that he thought it had opened the way for improved conditions in future campaigns
 He expressed delicact in revealing the issues he and the president had discussed today, but he said the presi- dent was not a pessimist. He said he would speak with Governor Hughes on several occasions while in New York. He will arrive at Newark at am. tomorrow, and will take breakfast on the train with Chairman Hitchcock.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
KERN FEELS SAFE.

New York, oct. 1S.-'COnditiOns are much better than l expected" is the statement of John W. Kern, on his re turn today from Bridgeport, where he spoke last night.
 The immense labor vote in New Jersey and Connecticut will determine the vote of those states for the demo- crats. The democrats of New York are confident" he added.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
eRYAN's LAST TOUR.

Lincoln, oct. 1S.-Bryan's final swing around the country which will carry him to the Atlantic coast was begun today He left at o'clock for St. Louis where he will make an extended speech early in the morning. previous to crossing the Mississippi He will address the employees of the National stockyards, in East St Louis.
 The party will travel in special car the remainder of the campaign. Mrs. Bryan accompanies him and also May or Brown of Lincoln, and Private Sec retary Rose. He will make four speeches in Chicago tomorrow night and will deliver some rear enders on the wa.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
TRIED TO KILL PRIEST.
An Assault Made in Chicago
 Church.

Chicago. Oct. 1S.-An attempt to assassinate Rev. J. K. Fielding. pas tor of Corpus Christi Roman Catholic church. was made this afternoon. After twice shooting at the priest in the Sunday school hallway the would be assassin ran to the street. knock ing down scores of children. and es- caped
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
CHINESE cOoLIEs.
Said to Have Been Mstreated by
 French Corporation in Mexico.

San Francisco. Oct. 1S.-Paul H. C. Chow, provisional prefect of Foo Chow, is here en route to Santa Ro- salia, Mexico, to investigate alleged improper treatment of Chinese coolies employed by the Boleo company, a French corporation of that place. If he finds there has been mistreatment he will lay the matter before the Mexico government.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
ON THE HOME STRETCH.

Washington. Oct. 1S.-The navy de- partment received a wireless from the commander of the battleship Maine today stating that the Maine and Ala bama parted company in mid ocean on october 14th. The Alabama is expect ed to arrive in New York on the 24th. The Maine should reach Portsmouth tomorrow The two vessels have pre- ceded the Atlantic fleet on the trip around the world.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
A CRISIS AVOIDED.

Paris, Oct. 1S.-Bulgaria has back ed down and the probability of war has been lessened. The Turkish am bassador today said that a mobili- zation of the army had been or dered. but that the order was finally suspended. Last night" he said, word was received of assurances from Bulgaria that We will get what we have demanded. It is believed that the crisis has been averted at COnstantinople
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19

tween the captains of all the war ves- sels in the harbor
 In the afternoon a garden party was given by the mayor of Yokohama at tended by many officers and great crowd of civilians, but the weather was unfavorable and interfered with the function. On the streets American officers and men are treated with the greatest civility and courtesy. Several dinners Were given this evening in honor of the American officers.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
FIVE CASES A DAY
The Average Run of Cholera in
 Manila.

Manila, Oct. l9.-Twelve new cases .of cholera, and five suspects have been discovered within the last forty eight hours. The average number of new eases is running about five daily.
 No Americans have been striken ia the last fortnight. The general condi- tions of the city are regarded as great Fly improved. It is probable that the health officers will advise Admiral Sperry that there will be no danger in landing his men here when the flees returns.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
THE CLOUDS
 D|SSOLV|NG Europe Recovering From
 Balkan War Scare BULGARIA HAS RECEDED
It is Announced That There Will Be No Mobilization of Forces On Either Side of the Turkish Frontier Unless Something Develops.

London, Oct 1S.-The cloud which lowered over the northeastern situa- ton on Saturday has been dispelled, and a more hopeful prospect present ed. Denials of mobilization of both Servia and Turkey indicate the sue cess of the diplomats.
 Both the Turkish ambassador and the Bulgarian charge q affairs deny that war is imminent between the two countries.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
ANOTHER HUNTER KILLED

BraWley, Oct. 1S.-B- HubbeTt, tWen- ty years old, a rodman for the Califor mia Development company's survey outfit, was accidentally shot and killed while duck hunting by R. V. Van Wag enen, a fellow employe. Van Wagenen begged and Hubbert took hold of the muzzle end of the gun to help eXtricate him. The gun exploded and the charge entered Hubbert's groin. He died a few minutes afterwards. His parents live at Oceanside, California. An in quest will be held.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
R. H. F.
WHAT QUAIL HUNTERS FOUND.

San Diego. oct. 1S.-The bleached bones of two men were found in lonely canyon near Point LOma by quail hunters today. By their side was a revolver It is impossible to identify the remains.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
PURSUIT IF A FAMILY
 BY FATAL ACCIDENTS
A Stafford Arizona Boy Killed by
 Brother While Hunting.

Stafford, Ariz, oct. 1S.-Tom Mur- phy. sixteen years of age. son of s. F. Murphy. was shot and killed by his older brother, while hunting yesterday. He died in four hours after the acci- dent occurred.
 This is the third son of the family to die a violent accidental death. The parents were visiting in Bisbee.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
VISIT TO THE CAPITAL.

Tokio, oct 1S.-Rear Admiral Sper- ry and the squadron commanders of the American fleet arrived in this city froH Yokohama at 10 o'clock this morning. They were received with unbounded enthusiasm by great crowds.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
WHERE OUR STORM WENT

san Francisco. oct. 1S.-The storm over Arizona yesterday moved east ward. Rain fell in southern Arizona, snow in the northern part.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
WEATHER TODAY

Washington, Oct. 1S.-Weather fore cast for Arizona: Fair Monday and Tuesday.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
GREEK KINGS MOVEMENTS.

Paris. Oct 1S.-King George of Greece arrived here today.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
ENTIRELY NON-PARTISAN THE EXCLUSION LEAGUE
It Could Not Be Made an Instrument
 for Democratic Success.

San Francisco, Oct. 1S.-After c bitter fight a resolution to endorse the democratic candidates was laid on the table by the San Francisco branch of the Asiatic Exclusion league. Tine. resolution included the candidates on both the national and state tickets.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19

Second game R H. F.. Portland ..... ........O 0 San Francisco ...... ..-..4 2
 Batteries-Graney and Madden; Ser ger and Berry.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
STILL PLAYING BALL

At San Francisco R 1T F. Portland .-... .........U San Francisco ...-...... ....5 2
 Batteries-Kinsella and Frambes; Browning and Kilifer.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
DETROIT'S PERFORMACE
 HAS COME TOO LATE
The Tigers Defeated the Champions in
 An Exhibition Game.

Chicago. oct. 1S.-In an exhibition game, Detroit won from the Chicago champions by a score of 7-3. Detroit made fourteen hits off overall and Reulbach.
 The players gave some exhibitions, Cobb of Detroit, winning the bunt and run to first base in 1-5 seconds. Cobb also won the 100 ward dash in 70 2-5 seconds and circled the bases in 13 7-S seconds Holman threw the ball 33S
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
FOR SALE.

New brick cottage. five rooms, bath and toilet. S27OO cash.
 E. E. PAScoE, 1to North Center St.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-19
FOR RENT.

Modern cottage of five rooms, fur nished, $40. E. E. PAscoE, 11o North Center St.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
Will BE ENFORCED
SAYS HASKELL
Issues Proclamation to the People and Of
ficers Answers Criticisms Of the Hostile
Press-End Of Liquor Traffic

destroy the prosperity Of our people
and our growing towns. In short they
told us that in order to be prosperous
we must spend our money for an as
set that we would destroy ais soon as
we purchased II. Time has already
demonstrated the fallacy Of all such
Today those same people
are fighting the adoption and eforce-
ment of practical laws. They want the
law to be 50 offensive-so extreme.
as to be distasteful to the average
moral minded citizen Of the state.
They recognize that public sentiment
among the best people Of the state
considers that in certain cases Of i'll
ness, liquors are deemed a necessary
medicinal quantity They recognize
that many of our best citizens would
resort to any means to secure such
medicine when they believed that
members Of their family were suffer
ing pain and possibly death for want
Of it. They believe that a code Of laws
that didn't provide for these necessk
ties, would bgeed violations Of law in
the obtaining Of liquor and the com
mission Of perjury if necessary in
their own defense thereafter. They
believe that beginning with cases
which the majority OF the public would
consider excusable. that the violations
of law would generally become so
common as to render the whole plan
of prohibition unpopular with our peo-
pie In our constitution, provision was
made for dispensary for medicinal
use. This was the act Of our people
themselves at the election last Sep
tember, and the legislature has strict
ly acted within their duty in making
provision for the dispensary for medi-
cinal purposes. The same individuals
who fought for free whisley before
the election. and the same newspapers
that they paid to aid them in that
fight are found today wildly CRITICS.
ing the new code of laws.
rs there any better evidence of the
real merit Of these laws than that
they displease that class Of people
and papers?
Our dispensary provides for liquor
when needed in sickness and leaves
no excuse for violating the law.
Remember this is not beverage
dispensary, and these people and pa
pers would have you believe.
1T is not a barrel Of whiskey with the
CONTINUED OF Fourth Page.l
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25

Guthrie, March Ex-Governor Has
ell has given out a statement in which
in part he says
To the People Of Oklahoma,
And to the public officers, whose
duty ii is to enforce the laws Of the
state in every county, city Or com
munity, we hereby call your attention
to the code Of laws adopted by the
legislature for the purpose of carrying
statewide prohibition into complete
and practical effect
It is not your privilege, nor mine, to
discuss the question whether or not
we would have drawn this code Of
laws exactly as they are. There are
questions upon which most people diff
fer, and any law of great extent is
invariably framed to meet the approval
Of at least majority of the legislative
body, but this code is now the law
Of the state Of Oklahoma and is entit-
led to the support Of all our citizens.
and most emphatically that of the pub
lie officers who have assumed the res
possibility and taken their oaths to
enforce the laws. We have the utmost
confidence that faithful service will
be rendered by all such officers. Any.
thing short Of a complete discharge oi
official duty would not only disappoini
me, but would work a great disap
pointment in the mind of the people
of the state We now have the detail
law fully sufficient to carry statewide
prohibition into effect.
THE people declared for statewide
prohibition, not In theory, but in fact
and so long as that is the will Of our
people. they are entitled to its faith.
full application.
Il fully realize every obstacle pos
sible will be thrown in your way. The
claim is made that prohibition is 3
fanciful fad and incapable Of practical
enforcement This might be true II
Impractical means We're applied, buf
remember Oklahomas law is practical
"The methods of those opposed tc
prohibition are ingenious indeed. Ever
since election day they have studied
to devise every possible means tt
make prohibition unsatisfactory to the
people Of the state, to the end that az
early amendment to the constitution
might be adopted, setting aside pro
lhlbition.
When they fought the adoption O
statewide prohibition last summer
they told us that prohibition woul(
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
BEN HUR, A TALE
OF The CHRIST

Gen. Lew Wallaces fascinating
story OF the Prince Of the House Of
Hur win be the attraction at the Bisou
Friday and Saturday Of this week.
March 81 and IS
MIR Caro- will lecture on the story,
using slides 10 paint his story and
this win be followed by the motion
pictures The chariot race scene is
alone worth seeing. Those who have
heard Mr. caro- talk are assured Of
a most interesting half hour
Mr. Fred Caro- will sing Rock Of
Ages (" illustrated
Notwithstanding that this is a spec
ial program and in other cities the
price Of admission was doubled. the
management of the Bilou will follow
their rule and the price Of admission
will remain as usual-ten cents for
adults, children five cents
DO not miss this. Ben Hur is one
Of the best features ever produced in
moving pictures. Two days only Fri
day and Saturday Of this week. s-25-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25

form the duties Of their Offices until
the next general election does not
prescribe the method by which it may
be determined which OF said mem
bers shall have successors elected at
the election IN 1909, under the provis-
joins Of section 10 Of the constitution
ihe per,-ons who are made members
.of the city council Of such cities by
said election will continue to discharge
the duties OF their Office until their
successors are elected under some law
providing therefor and as no law ex-
lists applicable to the election Of sue
cessors to such members Of city coun-
eli Of such cities, It will be necessary
to provide such a law before their
successors can be elected and their
terms OF Office terminated"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25

On this point the full text Of the
decision Isl
The issues in this case do not
present to the court for decision the
question Of whether the laws OF the
Territory Of Oklahoma extended In
force III the state are APPLICABLE for the
purpose Of electing members Of tie
city council in those cities which were
cities 70 the first class in Indian Ter.
ritory at the time of the admission
but owing 70 the importance OF this
question to those cities, and the fact
that the legislature Is now in session
and defects IN the statutes may be rem
edied Ii called to the attention Of the
legislature. we do not refrain from
suggesting that section S53 of Wilson's
statutes while applicable for electing
successors to those officers Of cities
Of the FIRST class that are voted for BY
ali the city Is not applicable for the
purpose Of eieeting successors OF mem.
bers OF the city council in such cities,
for the reason that the duration of
time such members OF the city coun.
ell shall continue TO perform duties Of
their Offices is also fixed by section
10 Of the constitution and is not con.
trolled BY the laNs formerly in force In
the Indian territory, and Il Is not de-
termined BY any provision of the con
stitution or OF the laws extended in
force in the state which Of the two
councilmen from each ward in any
such city shall have a successor elect
ed at the election TO be held April z,
1908, in cities OF the first class through.
out the state. nor which Of said mem.
bers Of the council shall have a sue
cessor elected at the election to be
held on the first Tuesday in april.
1893.
The statutes Of Oklahoma extended
provide no method by which it may
be determined which OF said members
OF the council from each ward shall
have successors elected and since sec
tion SO, provides for the election Of on.
" one member Of the council from
each ward at elections 70 be held in
odd numbered years and since senate
/ bin liza, while providing that officers
Of such cities shall continue to per
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
ANOTHER CROWDED HOUSE
GREET NORTH BROS,

Another crowded house listened to
rTne Man From the West at the opera
house last night. and the sad but real
istic story Of the west was well played
by North Bros In this play the com
pany showed themselves artists IN
heavier work, as well as in the light
drama Of the night before, and they
easiy held the attention Of their aud
ience until the final drop of the cur
tain.
The orchestra concert was excellent
and there was a change Of speeialties,
all Of which were fully enjoyed by the
audience.
The Parish Phiest' will be shown
tonight and is one of the best plays
put on by the company.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
THE BAND MAKES ANOTHER HIT
And Bernel Shows That he is Composer
and Dhector-Applause For Every
Number

The second concert Of the series
given by Prof. Bernell and the Chick
asha band last evening was, if any
thing, a greater musical success than
the FIRST although the attendance was
not large
The band demonstrated that it is
the peer of any musical organization
in the southwest. and Prof. Bernell in
his directing revealed to the public
the magnetism of born master. sway
ing the band at will, the guiding gen
ius at all times. Plaintive pianissimo
adagio movements. swelling crescen-
dos, thnnderous fortissimo passages,
abrupt silence-al combined to show
that as a director Bernell ranks am
ong the best in the country.
A special feature Of the concert was
the original compositions which
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
R. R. Bridge is
DAMAGED

The Rock Island bridge over the
Washita, about a mile north of Chick
asha, caught Ere last night between
six and seven o'clock and caused both
excitement and inconvenience among
those on the incoming trains Trains
1872 from Mangum and S5 from Kansas
City were both Obliged to detour and
come by way Of Anadarko. Material
for fixing the bridge was close at
hand however and the trains are com
ing in over it today There is no ex-
PLANTATION ae to how the fire started.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
MORE ARRESTS
ARE MADE

Sheriff Louthan's men camped on
the trail Of the alleged vags yester-
day and seven we're arrested during
the day.
In addition TO the three arrested yes
tcrday, the following gave bond for
their appearance before the county
court: Chas Billingsley, Edgar, Wei
borne, Bull Thomas and w. c. Phillips,
IN each case the complaint alleges
that the party is a "yagrant, without
visible means of support and is what
is commonly known as a tin horn
gambler"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
BRYAN IN RICHMOND

Richmond, va, Mar25 William
Jennings Bryan win deliver an adj
dress today before the Virginia legis-
lature in the city auditorium.
A great demonstration in honor Of
the Nebraskan will be made by lead.
ing Virginia democrats
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
THE SUPREME COURT
SAYS NO ELECTION
For General Officers or for Members Of the
Councl- No Law for it--School Election
not Discussed
sPEcIAL ID LIE ExPREss.

SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS. feesM
GUTHRIE MARCH 25-THE SUPREME COURT TO-DAY DENIED
THE APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUs IN THE cHcKAsHA
ELECTION CASE.
THE DECISION HOLDS THAT NO PART or THE LAWS OF ARAN
sAs ARE IN FORCE OKLAHOMA AND THAT ALL CITY OFFICERS
NOW IN OFFICE WHOSE TERMS WOULD HAVE EXPIRED HAD
THERE BEEN NO STATEHOOD ARE NOW APPoTEEs BY FORCE
OF THE ENABLING ACT AND THE BROOKS BILL
NO MENTION WAS MADE OF THE ELECTION SCHOOL DREc
TORS.
IN REGARD TO THE ELECTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL THE COURT HOLDS NO LAW NOW APPLICABLE
FOR THEIR ELECTION Ar THIS TIME.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
viii Remodel the
Early Hotel

Mr.. Bayless. representing the Frank
H. Newell Wholesale Architecture Co.
o. Chicago. is in the city drawing plans
for remodeling the Early hotel The
changes to be made include building
the hotel back as far as the Gilkey
Jarboe building. The lobby will be en-.
larged and among other Improvements
an elevator viii be installed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
ELECTION RESULTS AT
MusKoeEE MIXED

Muskogee, Mch. 25.--In the city cleo
ton yesterday the republicans elected
the entire ticket with the exception of
J. f. Ledbetter and H. c. Rose, who
were elected chief OF police and city
clerk, respectively. who are democrats.
On the city council the democrats
elected hve out OF eight members.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
pEATH 81 MRs. MEADOWS

Mrs. Myrtle Meadows, aged "a, died
last night at her home, 10 miles north.
east Of Town The deceased was the
wife OF S T Meadows. a well known
farmer Funeral services were he'd
this afternoon al Bushy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
PROHIBITION
$4,000 School
Bond Issue


,
At a meeting Of the school :
board this morning, it was de-
cided to ask the mayor to call
an election for the purpose Of :
voting on a bond issue ofs9OOOO
for school buildings.
The plans of the board con
template a high school building
that will cost about $4,000. ex-
elusive Of site and furniture, and
also additions to the three ward
buildings
4 4 h4 n Z
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
WRIT DENIED
Baptist
Church

s *&% So
The building committee Of the
Baptist church has sent for the
architect, Mr. Bulger of Dallas,
Tex, to come to this city and
assist them in starting the work
on the new church at an early
: date. It is the purpose Of the
committee, as soon as accounts
and settlements have been audit
ed and brought up to date, to
7 let contracts for the completion
: Of the church, which they hope
to do within the coming month
h
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-25
m TEXAS ON
cHAReEoF BURGLARY

Sheriff John NJ. Branch OF Wise
county Texas was in the city today
to take charge OF Vance Minor, who
was arrested yesterday on on indict-
ment from that county charging him
with burglary lie left with his pris.
oner this afternoon.