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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29
cFc0Nn DANCE
OF SERIES
SHkOVE TUESDAY SOCIAL EVENT
PROMISES To BE ABRILLIANT
OCCASION

Convention hall will be aglow Tues
day evening. March 3, with brilliant
lights. sweet music and graceful dane
ers.
Under the auspices Of Prof. Bernell
and his 14-piece orchestra this should
be the crowning event Of the season
then too, this is the last evening before
Lent.
The ioer Of Convention hall is now
being planed, waxed and polished by
revolving drum, and will be in ele
CANT condition for the dance; no wait
ling until 12 O'Clock for the dancers
I to get the floor into shape
The parons and patronesses for th'
evening will be Messrs, and Mes
DANES Ed F. Johns, K. Galloway, G. Z
Stone, f. e. Riddle, B. B. Barefoot, All
Isinson, Chastain. Payne. ] c. Terrell
Bryce p. Smith and Mrs. R. Stephens
i A novelty program has been espe'
lially arranged for the event.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29

drs. Fanny Bryan, mother of y 2.
Bryan, passed away at 5 o'clock this
morning. For two days she has been
unconscious and the end came peace
ably
The remains will be taken south to-
night at 1 o'clock on the Rock Island
for interment in the family cemetery
at Pilot Grove, Tex.
For several years Mrs. Bryan had
been afflicted with heart trouble and
two months ago she was stricken with
complication Of the disease which
bafied all medical skin, She rallied
after a few weeks and was apparently
Improving until two weeks ago whcr
a relapse came and she gradually grew
weaker till the final dissolution came
The immediate surviving relatives
lare L. L. Bryan, the only son, and Mrs
Sherwood her daughter, Of this cit
land a granddaughter, Mrs. j. T. Mayer
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29

APPLICANTS
WANT TO SERVE UNCLE SAM AS
RURAL MAIL CARRIER EX-
ANIMATION TODAY

The position Of rural mail carrier
appears to be an attractive one in
this county AT the court house to-
day seventeen applicants took the ex-
animation. There is one place to
filled
The following took the examina-
tom
Harry P. Ruff, James II. Miller, Hal
bert Hardiman, Colfax Haynes, Samuel
Isl Smith, Jsf d. Buie, Jr, Reuben
lGuthridge, Chickasha; George Reid
Felix P. Burkhalter Robert G Thrash
er, Jasper F. Smith, Hamilton +. An
derson, Eckie J Manning Verden' J
lC. Cline. Alya Myers. G. Ray Jones
William J. sutherlin, Minco
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29
ANSWERS CRITICISM or PARK
PROPOSITIONS
MI. Mcclure Explains the Offers Made to
The City-Thinks They Should be
Accepted

In addition to the parks which these
gentlemen offer the city is offered a
boulevard 100 feet wide and five and
one-haif miles long extending from the
Power company's lake through the
lands Of Mr. Chastain, Mr. Garland, DR..
Freeman, Mr.. Sparks, Mr. G. @. Woods,
Air Randolph, and Mr. Phillips and
the Mcbride and Scott Jones addition
and none Of these gentlemen have
asked the city or county for one cent
as damages and they have offered in
addition to set back the fences at
their own expense
Both 81 the parks that are offered
on lease and option to the city front
on this boulevard and 50 does the
tract which the commercial club hoiis
for university purposes.
The city council has the option L
develop these leases for the city or Il
lsublet them for development and th'
country club has been asked To dc
veIop one Of them and an attemp; vii
probably Re made to organize rae
ling association to develop the other
lMr. Gllkey. Mr. Griffin and Mr.. Feel
lheImer are actively interested in n
country club and Mr. Hampton ha
undertaken to organize the racing a.
sociation MT Hampton has Is in coi
n temptation to put IN training irac
on one Of the park sites. that will a
| tract the best horses in America
Nobody Is trying to work tae city
the commercial club or to develop ar
part of the city at the expense Of Il
other part JNO. A. MCCLURE.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29
Washita Valley
rs The Best

William II. Robinson, a prominent
a personal letter to a friend here.
this country some time ago, says in
apersonal letter to friend here:
Il am urging our men here to visit
the Wasnita valley before purchasing
lands In Western Oklahoma or Texas
While land is high there you have a
good country and railroads already
built The new country may have to
wait a long while for any more rail-
roads to be built The Washita valley
as | told you when ! was at Union, is
tie best location in that part Of the
country"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29


The Third street property owners
who petitioned the council for side
walks from Colorado to Florida avenue
are not losing any time ip putting
their plans into execution.
Westlake & Campbell have already
secured contracts for about hall o.
the walks it is proposed to lay, aud
the work will soon be under way. The
walks will be constructed Of concrete
and their completion viii put Thirt
street IN the front rank. II is als'
proposed to grade the street.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29

Guthrie, Feb. 29 THE defeat yester-
day Of the motion by Senator Davis 70
submit articles and 2of the prohibi-
ton measure to the people for ap-
proval or rejection at the November
election the last hinderance to the adj
option Of article 2 and made safe the
adoption Of the remainder Of the meas
ure. substantially IN accordance with
the enforcement Of the prohibitofy
law.
The Davis amendment created 2
lengthy discussion during which the
constitutionality Of the bin was agair
attacked and the standing Of the dem
ocratic party was arrigned.
An intimation had cone from w
governor that nothing but that BIZ
would suit the necessity Of condition
tat this time. Every man addressed hi
support to bill that he thought woul
make Oklahoma famous because Of th
| enforcement Of the prohibitory law 4
bill was introduced December Y, min
days after the setting Of the first lei
ielature
Charges of false campaign promise
7 were struck in at intervals, and SCI
! ators almost grew frantic in the
: replies.
! An impassioned address was that
Senator Billups, the author Of u
e original bill In a feeling tone
) charged that jealous opponents 81
!. castically mentioned him as a can'
|. date for governor in order that his
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29
REPUBLICANS HOLD
PRECINCT MEETINGS

The republicans are holding precinct
meetings today for the purposes Of el-
Getting delegates to the county conven-
ton which will be held in this city on
March 5. The latter convention will
choose delegates TO the district eonven
lion which meets in Shawnee March 3
and the state convention in Oklahoma
City March II.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29
TWENTY-FIVE BALES OF
COTTON ON THE STREETS

twenty-five bales Of cotton Vere on
he streets at one time this morning.
The bright sunshine and warm weather
brought number of farmers to town
with the cotton they have been hold
ing. The price today was 10 5-l6.
A large amount Of cotton is stifl IN
the hands Of the farmers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29

There is a great deal Of misappre
s.nslon concerning the park and boule-
,rd propositions that are offered to
M city and the commercial club. II
4. not contemplated by any one that
M city or commercial club shall ex.
pend one dollar or incur any liability
ot any nature for the acquisition Of
arks Of bouleyards and the criticisms
that are heard are mere manifesto
fions Of asinise stupidity
Mr.. Chastain and Mfr. Sparks have
each offered the city lease lpon
certain lands which are considered OIL
able for park purposes for long terms
81 years upon tie condition that she
city will have certain Improvements
made on the land and without rental
and with an option to the city at any
ame during the term II the city wants
70 bug. These leases are valuable pro
Derty and do not cost the city on'
renny money OF liability II anybody
else has similar leases they viii Dc
nate the city ought to take them up
On the land that is offered by Mr
Sparks there IS an excellent site for
race track. ball grounds and fai
ground. It lieg between his residence
and the city. On the land which Nj
Chastain offers thero IS The only avail
able site for an artificial lake Of q
acres extent and there is no city Il
the country that has anything like 4
Mr.. chastain's land Is nearer tb
heart Of the city than the land Nj
sparks offers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29
ARMY ENGINEER
LEAVES THE SERVICE

John Mcdonald. a post engineer in
the United States army received an
honorable discharge after five year
faithful service. al nine o'clock this
morning at Fort Robinson Neb and
win reach hts home in this city to
morrow night. Mr.. Mcdonald vas en-
rolled in Troop B, Eighth cavalry. and
during his five years Of soldering has
spent two years in the Philippines
He has not visited his home fos six
years
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29
Hear APPLICATION FOR
REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS
Indian Agent Will Pay This City q
Visit March 20 and 2f

The Indian agent has announced
that he will have a special representa-
tive at the following places on the
dates mentioned for the purpose Of
receiving applications from Indians
who desire to have restrictions remov
ed from alternating their lands.
Pryor Greek, March 2; vinita, March
9 and /; Alton, March 5; Grove, March
G; Ciaremore, March z and 9; Nowata,
March 10; Bartlesville March II and
ll2: Ada. slarch IS and IA; Sulphur
March 16; Tishomsago. March II; Ard
more, March IS; Pauls Valley, March
lls: chlckasha, March 90 and q.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29
SOLONS MAKING HEABNAY ON
PROHIBITION BILL
Efforts to Amend ate Defeated Debate Con-
tinues to Be Warm-Outcome Still
Uncertain

fnence might be injured He said he
had no such ambition He attacked
Senator Davis and characterized him
as having taken unfair advantage of
the conference committee that had In
vited him to attend its meetings and
offer suggestions He charged Davis
with heing an anti-prohibitionisr and
declared for the right to have his law
enacted by prohibitionists-
In replying drring a speech later in
the day, Davis again reiterated his
purpose Of wanting to give the people
good prohibitory law, but he wanted
1.-THE people to vote upon both articles
lof the bill
In closing he said
IF you put the dispensary system on
fine back Of the democratic party to
carry in the next campaign, you win
put the party on a cross and from It's
body will flow stills Of blood when llo
votes are counted next fall"
The enforcement articles Of the bin
are being considered with deliberation.
y Numerous amendments have been Of
fered but none Of them carried. Prac-
S tically every defeated amendment win
I be offered again when The bill is placed
+ upon its third reading and final pas
sage
i 1t is apparent that little # any
e change has been effected upon those
e in the beginning pledged to the sup
+ port Of the measure Even with thii
Il knowledge, however, there is som'
n doubt as to the final outcome
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29
CONFECTIONERY STORE
CHANGES HANDS

iA deal was closed yesterday whereby
" T. Marney sold his confectionery
store TO NJ. L. Thomas. Mr.. Marney
has been a successful confectoner for
afty.seren years and has now retired
from business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29
MRS. HuTsoN's FATHER
DIES IN SHERMAN

4 Mrs. L. G. Hutson received word this
morning Of the deafh Of her father n.
r. Dulin, at Sherman, Tex, and ex-
poets to leave this evening for that
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29

F. II Butterfly was in from verden
on business yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29

Lee Allen, formerly foreman OF the
Rock Island roundhouse in this city
has been transferred to Fl Reno, and
will move his family to that city soon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-29

HALEY McI.aln Of Blanchard was
visiting friends in the city today
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
ROUSE SELLS ANOTHER.
Dutchman Group Passes to Syndicate
 of Californians.

BOCSE. Nov. 2.-lt was intimatcd few days ago when the announce. mcut of the sale of the Little Butte group by Rouse and McMahou, the original locators, was sent to The Re publican. that second imrcr,aa: sale was on the tapis
 IL was concluded yesterday and the first payment made. The transaction has been conducted with extreme SC. crccy. hut it turns out that the well known Dutchman group was the ground that passed in yesterdays sale. This group contains n large acreage and is considered by many as the best ground in the camp.
 Both sales were negotiated by Col. J. (. Denton of Bouse, a former Gold field operator and promoter wno knows how to swing n deal. This makes the second large sale in the camp last week. both negotiated by Col. Denton, who is systematically interesting n wide circle of his mining acquain. tances in Nevada, Colorado and Los Angeles, in the merits of this great
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04

young copper camp His work is ap- prcciatcd by the miners of Bouse camp many of whom have more property than they are able to develop actively and are delighted to find that Col. Denton is able to deliver the boom which all summer nc has promised them for this fall nd winter. He states that if Taft is elected he will be able before midwintcr to conclude dozen large sales in tho camp to capitalists whom he has already interested. but who are reluctant to akc commitments until after tho election. But Rouse feels that two big sales in one week IS pretty good for n starter for n boom. lt tx understood that Col. Den. ton has taken over these two splendid copper properties for n syndicate of heavy Los Angeles operators, who will not spare money in crowding develop. ment.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
BUSIEST ELECTION OF HISTORY IN
 PRESCOTT Rival Candidates Work Tooth And Nail Till
 SundoWn

With ihc largest Vote ever east in ihc city 'hc polls closed yesterday eve. ming ai ; o'rlork. ending one of the quieir-t and least exciting elections lever known in ihc history of Pres cot' tn thc South precinct GGl votcJ .vcrc boiled, and 5N m the north -y( Nr.~L making total al l-2-4-.--'
 puri0C -rr'r -TTv it was generally con ccdcd by the leaders of both parties thnt the result was u doubt. but he fore thc polls closed betting on tne chances of the different candidates was lively Odd. of two to one were freely oncLcd on J. W. smith for sher- in \ large amour, at this odd was taken by thc Democrats with Neaglc as their favotile
 From ihc time ihc polls opened in the morning, automobiles and light vehicles sped in different directions through the city conveying electors to and from the polls. The automobiles and rigs were decorated vita canvas signs bearing the names of fayoritc candidates. The autos and teams were kept moving swiftly until the close, owing 10 the large vote east
 After six o'clock the polling places were crowded with admirers of candi- dates and party leaders listening Co the count. The count revealed more than the usual number of scratched tickets. only very few straight tickets heinz found iu the ballot boxes.
 The office of the board of supcryis- ors was the storm center of a large crowd until early this morning. Clerk Peter uf the board received the re- turn, by tclcpnonc from outside pre- ciucts and bullctiucd them for obser vation by his visitors. In Birch Broth CTS cafe excited men were standing as close as sardincs in box until carly this morning cheering the returns from the county precincts and the sev- cral states. The Wellington and Pal ace saloons were also the scenes of exciting crowds reading and discuss. ing the national. state and territorial results until early morning.
 Betting on the results was occasion ally lively but the best of order pre-. vailed at all times. The fact of this being presidential election attracted a large number of the residents of neighL, ring precincts here last niglt tp hear the election returns. The ccuit of the ballots which lasted until early this morning shows less straight tickets eats than last year, indicating that the electors of this city are grad aully breaking away from strict party ties and vote for the man in county affairs rather than the cnosen candi' date of tehir party representatives m convention. Returns from outside pre- cncts show similar conditions pre- vailing all over the county.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
RETIRING FROM BUSINESS.

To the Ladies of Prescott;
 I wish to thank the ladies of this city and surrounding towns for their liberal patronage. Having sold my millinery business to Mrs. J. A. Sprague of Denver, who will take full possession about December l, I hope you will continue to patronize my sue eessor.
 As l desire to close ont my entire stock, am now offering bargains that have never been equalled in Prescott. Orders will be taken as my trimmer, Mrs. Bird, will be with me until the stock is disposed of.
 Thanking you for past favors, !" MRS. MOLLIE EVANS.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
CAMPS ALL TRY
 TO REACH CAP,
(I-rom Tuesday's pa,.

News from the different
 camps all tends to indicate tsv mining companies are ondeayo,. reach capacity in their outpu, the Mining Record. Since inc X Montana shelter was but o. commission by floods, the repai, has been rushed until the plan, {. ready to handle it's full capae;, ore. The Utah Consolidated is
 ing every point Co increase iu duction, and toward this end i, nings on the construction of iu reduction works. The Cumbs Ely and the Nevada Consoida,, cnlarging their reduction capa,;I rapidly q. possible, and The G Cananca copper company in Som cndcavoring to double it's outpu, earlv date. These are merely
 mons of the things they are do;y the copper districts, but they isI that inc producers, whether ia combinc' or out of it, expect , a ready market for all the copps can refine.
 Authorities in England dcelar the surplus stocks of the red me hand in that country, while m larger than formerly, are not as [ in proportion as they have bel most of the years past. This nd in consumption has also taken pli most of the other European cOu.| SO that at this time Europe is ae consuming about all the surplus per tahn can be produced in And caning not only in the United s| but Canada and Mexico as well.
 Irrespective of the quotations \ II cents pounds, it is known the Calumet X Hccla is not sellin1 of its output under II cents. also apparent that the demands ip red metal in this country have creased wonderfully during tho few weeks.
 IL K also to be noted that the | of the copper companies have sd been gaining strcntgh in the B market. No noticeable advance dividend rates by the big comp have been rccarded, nor is it they will be until these corporl have a large cash surplus on han There are two 'very important lures that should he taken into sidcration relative 10 the copper ton. One is the growing demanl n" ether is the cmbod:ncg: 5t oy in all of the copper mines. Tt craze cost of production in the important mines is not nearly SO as it has been in ore thriving The Old Dominion is striking pie in this respect. Last spring unable to produce copper at l3 a pound and continuously show deficit. Now it is making about
 0O0 month net. These are 1 that cannot he overlooked and
 more than merely certain that copper industry will steadily ad toward n point of greater securii
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Gold Bar Shipment.

A gold bar weighing 5o.l5 ounces was received by the Prescott National Bank yesterday from the Tiger Gold Company. IL will he shipped to the branch mint at San Francisco. The bullion K the result of a recent run of the eompany's mill at Harrington.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Recovering from Injury.

Tom Campbell, who WAS recently kicked by a horse in the left knee, is slowly recovering. He was able to walk to the south precinct polling place with the aid of crutch yestcr day. to east his vote.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Mine Manager Here.

Jolu \. Forbes, general manager of the Independence mine in the IIassa yampa district, is here on mining bus iucss.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Left for Phoenix.

Joe Bold, general agent of the Ari. zona Brewing Company, left last night for Phoenix on business of his com' pany
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04

The Roosevelt bird visited the I of MT. and Mrs. Paul Tasting south Mount Vernon street yes!sl morning and presented this p'l couple with healthy baby girl.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Mine Manager Here.

!. E. Cleveland. general manager oi the Central Arizona Copper Company, arrived here last evening on mining business.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
NOTICE.

l take orders for pianos, organs and string instruments, also for tuning. Call at l3i x. Montezuma st.
 MRS. $. BEAL.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Circulating Among His Friends.

Dan Dochcrty, one of the popular miners of Yavapai county, is here from the Derby mine, circulating among his many friends.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
H Dollar win Do It.

One dollar will start savings ac count drawing per cent interest, a, the Yavapai County Savings bank.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Visiting with Friends.

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Bowers rae ia the city from their mining camp in .hc Mineral Point district. visiting with friends.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Awarded New Contract.

C. A. French, was an outoging pas
 songer last night for Castle Hot Springs, where nc was awarded n
 stone contract recently.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Here on Business.

X. M. Rockwell arrived here last evening from the camp of the Black Mountain Copper Company on n short business visit.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Home from Los Angeles.

F. W. IIoguc has returned from q short business visit in Ios Angeles.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
BUY NOW.

New Navajo Rugs. Not profits now We're selling them.
 NOVELTY SHOP, Elks Building.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Purchasing Supplies.

1 J E Kelly i- in 'hr city from hi. camp in the Thumb Butte dis
 trict purchasing supplies.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Here on Business.

C. NJ. shannon is iu the city from lhc stewart Mau- ranch n William bon valley on business.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Back from Trip.

R. l. Black has returned from ; prospecting and mine inspection triI in thc Ilarqua lIala mountains.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Walker Visitors.

W. r. Mcleod and Vie Strom are here from their mining camps in the Walker district on mining business.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
Home from Ranch.

!. D. %. Williams has returned from week. visit at his ranch and ranges in the Fig Chino valley country.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
CIty News
 ....ln Brief
Stockman Visits.
anAasxsxxnHasxsHxssssssss

NJ. \. Perkins. thc Upper Verde stockman is here on business.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
CAMERON WINS

Wednesday,. Nov 4--2;3O P. M.--- Cameron election IS positively assured He carries Cochise by 400. Maricopa County by over 2OO His p lural- ity at this hour Tn Yavapai IS 332 and with l6 precincts to hear from will reach 36O Other counties give small plurali- ities for Cameron, who has cut down Smiths usual big majority in Graham to $50, and reduced 1t Tn Cila to 15O
 Cameron certain p plurality IS 400.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04

When your "fad" grows old sell it through Journal Miner want ad.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-11-04
WE OFFER:

better than coal, wood or wood slcohol, per pint 20, per gallon 1.25 All other goods at equally fair prices, and prompt delivery guaranteed by
 SPECIAL MESSENGER.