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The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

clOaks. Ny friends. goodnight
They replied with the curtest OF
mods, and | attended them from the
house
While | was undressing my master
racked my brains 20 try 10 discern
means OF turning TO my own ad-
vantage what / had seen and heard
that night Sir William seemed worn
out and he got into bed Immediately.
But rs | was about 10 extiugutsh the
gas. he called me TO him. Well.
Brown" said he. what DO YOU think
Of my uck?"
Wonderful. sir. | replied.
He nodded. and sneer curled his
lips. In this life. Brown" he NUT
tered. the things We neither need
nor desire are oftenest showered upon
us BE good enough to count my
Winnings"
obeyed him. cycling him coyertly
the while. But he had turned his
back
Seven thousand six hundred and
thirteen pounds I announced al last.
He glanced round at me, a smile
upon his face Il am glad 10 see
that you are an honest man. Brown, -
he said quietly.
had been bitterly tempted but
well. he had turned his back upon
me. Charmed with the result OF my
astuteuess. | left. the room and sought
my own There | occupied myself
for few minutes with my makeup
box. and when quite satisfied with
my appearance. / tip-toed down stairs
to the pantry.
Butts was in the act Of opening a
bottle OF champagne.
Butts" said T. when did | give
you permission TO drink my cham
pagne?"
He sprang TO his feet uttering a
cry Of terror. and the bottle toppled
over the table.
Sir William" he gasped, "Oh.
sir. oh. sir
His eyes almost bmged out OF his
head. rs there anything in my APP
pearance?" | demanded. which might
lead you to suppose that | am the
sort OF man TO allow my servants
such indulgence"
"Oh. sir Please forgive me, sir"
he mumbled, shaking like leaf
IL"
Dishonest IN one lhlng, then IN
another" interrupted sternly. How
much did you steal In providing to-
nights dinner"
Not penny sir-so-help me- The
wine man gave me 2 pounds commits
sion on the order. that is all, sir
so help me-"
Hand II over 10 me at once, and
let this be a lesson 10 you" | com
manded
"Tn forgive you this once" said.
and swinging on my heel left the
pantry.
Ten minutes later Butts poured
into M ears a Wild tale OF how Sir
VIM Dagmar had caught him open
ing a bottle OF champagne, and OF the
row that they had had But he told
me nothing about the two sovereigns
reposing that instant In my pocket.
I went 10 sleep that night perfect
~ self-satisfed and reconciled with
nv position as Sir VIM Dagmar's
valet | had formed a fine plan 10
enrich myself. and | determined to
abandon the stage for ever
Ito be continuedD
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

hole IN a doughnut. for at darning she
eXcelled. she told the little girl story
With a fitting moral
Once upon time there was a child
named Essie." began Mrs Suetpud.
ding. who scorned the useful arts
She. like you, would rather go out-at-
! elbows than in at quilting bee
Upon a time Essie went 10 the
fair. or place where II Is the habit to
have pastime for the vulgar. IL
Glanced that there was balloon
which was soon TO soar the realms
OF air. Just as a matter OF mischief
this child without useful accomplish
ment or even pair OF button hole
scissors clambered into the basket
and severed the rope with her pearly
teeth
In an instant she was borne aloft,
over the valley and over the height.
no compass her wandering steps t.
guide.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15
Be Careful! Better
Read This Through
Smoked Glasses!
Can Promise You This Much Of
a Shock; You Never Read
Y Anything Like IL before.

maks'a handsome thing himself the fee basis
paid year all but by the prisoner at SO much per
Sheriff Bean, however, would prefer straight salary
the has been worth to him all the way from
$4,000 year during three terms he has served
Under a salary he would get much less
) county wouldn't think of going higher than $4,000
Sheriff has principles and those that salary
is the proper compensation peace officers.
great many believe this with him, but
among them are very few sherif in Office fee basis
And Sheriff Bean
Although prohibits change OF compensation during
understanding the that will permit OF his
,pay being cut down.
you imagine public officer Michigan lobbying with those who
salary n a effort to have IL reduced
you right very pnhing yourself to
If you asleepi
possibility that those who the approach OF the
way when such thing this
ported to usi
who the declares Sheriff Bean
the most efficient officer county had
Well wager he is, too
We will wager further that matter what basis ne is paid the
taxpayers will always get their moneys worth
proves competency his peculiar and
further proves that he original
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15
Continued from TuesdayI

DO you understand French.
Brown demanded my master. as
soon as the door closed behind me.
Not word, sir
Very good Serve the sweets
please"
A murmur OF approval went round
the table. The gentlemen ate their
dessert in silence. and washed II
! down with champagne. / was about
: 10 resume my old place behind my
masters chair. when ne fixed me with
his eyes. and addressed me suddenly
in French Brown" cried be. leave
the room this instant"
halted. and looked az him with a
stupid air. Beg pardon. sir Did
you speak TO me. sir ."
He smiled and answered in Eng
lish Yes. Brown. I'll my glass,
please forgot that you do not un-
derstand French"
You should have tested the fell
low beforehand said Sir Chas. Ven.
ner IN French The closer you ap
proach your tomb, Dagmar. the more
careless you become"
What does 1t matter" said my
master YEARLY. Pardoe Kindly
present your report"
Mr. Pardoe got slowly 70 his feet.
and I marveled 10 see for the first
time. his lean ungainly frame. \
rightly fit of coughing preluded his
speech. When he had recovered, he
began:
Gentlemen. this is our 18th
monthly gathering, and We are all
still above ground, although We were
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

Two days and two nights were
passed In this manner. while the
sleety rain was driving fast. Nor had
Essie anything to stay her hunger.
except barometer and meal ticket
good only at the dining pavilion. All.
the dread suspense of II all. as she
lay crouched from the cold on some
bags OF limestone ballast
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

The killing Of 13-yearold Helen
Brown on the night OF Dec. 10 was
50 atrocIous and revolving In its
character that II has aroused the lndis-
nation Of the entire populace OF this
city. Therefore you will Instruct every
officer under your command TO use
the utmost vigilance to apprehend the
guilty person.
superintendent of Police Downey
is quite right in this word he has
sent to his officers and men with re-
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15
~ Has s}zzm<4- ~
tHIRp]I DEk
~ : BIZ FRED ScHxrrER ~
BIZ FRED ScHArrER.-


Though a pleasant thild. Susan Suet,
one grievous fault possessed
She did not love to apply herself TO
needlework. In preference To EN-.
broidering "A pillowsham or stitching
a sampler Susan rejoiced in playing
at Eeanbag and other riotous games.
II was "A deplorable case.
ON "A sunny morning when Susan
mamma was IN the act OF darning the
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

Experiments by big Canadian rail.
road OF dispatching trains by tele-
phone have shown that so per cent
more traffic can be handled In a given
time by that method than BY tele-
Rr
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

There has been SO much peace late
~ that the Nobel peace prize has
been split up between Frenchman
and a Belgian. When the millennium
arrives a Central American will get IL.
Joe Cannon was perfectly Sare II
rejecting the presidency. There's no
danger Of any breach OF promise suit.
In this country there are 25.OOOOO0
bank depositors. including those who
can't get theirs out because the bank
is in the hands OF receivers.
This beetle paste | purchased here
doesn't seem to Kill the beetles at
all -
All, you see. madam, the proper
ties of this preparation are not 10 kill
the beetles at once. - TO undermine
their constitutions. "-Tatler.
SO far there has been no bull mar
ket in stovaine on account of Taps
given the interests in-the message.
Tile excavations at'Pompeii will not
be finished until 1870. Can you walt?
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

The annual consumption OF wheat
for food in the United States nas in
creased from about four and two
thirds bushels per capita 10 five and
one-half bushels In the last quarter
century.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

"A man ought to be a good me-
chanic In order TO get satisfactory re-
suits from an automobile.
Yes" answered Mr.. Chuggins. but
it's still better to be a good nnancier.-
Washington Star.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

why don't the common people get
more?" Because they don't exist as
a body. Every individual thinks he
is slightly superior to the general run
of humanity. Courier
Journal
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15
HUMAN FLEAS!"

FLEAS FOR SALE-Can furnish
any quantities OF human European
feas all year round. | am supplying
several other shows | am the only
importer; also can furnish complete
outfits for flea circus Address Prof
Wilhelm Fricke.-Adv. In The Bill
board.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

VIM. Watson may be fool, but he
has a funny way OF showing II.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15
The Truth. No Matter
Whom 1t Helps or Hurts.

Sheriff George H. Bean. of Jack
son county, has startled his state by
asking that his salary be cut down.
What do you think of thatl A
public official who believes he Is re-
ceiving too much payl
His Office just now pays the holder
on the fee basis.
A sheriff who has an eye 10 bus
mess and who is good at figures can
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

you. penny
mans
: Shame on you. I yoult nod"
you solt COLT trimming"
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

Now Mrs Pankhurst is accused OF
coming TO this country for the money
that's in It, and fiocking only with
the rich and leisurely. She IL charged.
as It were. with not being one OF the
plain women.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

Chicago youth stole groceries IN
preparation for his wedding. Morals
aside, here's at least a good provider,
girls
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

The Count: Vat! Economizel
The Countess: Yes. Father says
We are living beyond his means
Lippincotts
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

The fool killer is needed badly on
the Turkish border. A band OF Greek
soldiers invaded 1t and started some
thing.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

Chairman: An now, ladies' and gen
tlemen. hab de honor of presentin' to
dis audience de speaker OF de chen
iug-Prof. Johnsing. OF de Westvilis
scminary-who will proceed TO define
de indeflnable, depict de indepictabla.
and unscrew the unscrswtablA
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

Tile excavations at'Pompeii will not
be finished until 1870. Can you wait?
The Detroit times., 1909-12-15

This beetle paste purchased here
doesn't seem to Kill the beetles at
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
STATEBOARD
MEETS HERE
Big Crowd is Coming.
Date Of Meeting Is
Changed

Frank Ikard. member Of the state
board OF agriculture. this morning re.
celyed notice from J. P. connors. pres
ident. stating that the state board win
meet here on April $40. instead OF
April 2i-22, as previously announced.
The change is made TO suit the con-
yenlence Of DR.. Knapp, the famous
government agricultural expert. who
win attend the meeting and deliver
an address.
The meeting OF the board is an i'm.
portant cne and IN connection with
the VISIT Of DR.. Knapp It Is expected
20 bring HUNDREDS Of farmers to the
city end numerous visitors from all
parts Of the state.
". D. Bentley. special agent Of thS
United States Department Of Agrlcul.
lnra, was in the city today and al.
tended meeting or members OF the
nercial Club this afternoon. for
ne purpose Of discussing the program
and plans Tor the big gathering.
Chlckasha viii have 10 hustle 10 en-
tertain the crowd.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02

verden News: Is II any wonder
thal verden Is considered to be one
Of the nrest and most substantial
towns Of The new state by all people
who have Witnessed her remarkable
growth in the past year? Since the
fire d last May s4s.500 has been *.
pended IN the erection OF brick struc.
tures II the business paft Of town and
$4,000 has been expended in erecting
residences. moi shaeks but handsome
and substantial dwellings. costing
from $500 to s2.5Oo each. Besides this
wonderful improvement. at least 81.
500 hqs been spent IN the putting
down of cement walks. Vacant lots
are al premium and few can be
bought at 81 in the business section
of the town.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02

MEETING
Pass Resolutions EndOr-
sing Glover and IretOn.
DAVIS Here

With about twenty-five delegates in
attendance, the Grady County Farm
ers' Union met In regular quarterly
session here today.
Henry Mileur. president. IS in the
chair and Ed Williams Is secretary.
The principal feature this morning
was an address BY Hon. S. 0. DAVIS.
state librarian, on the general princi-
pies OF farmers unionlsm. which was
listened to with much interest.
Resolutions we're adopted indorslne
and commencing the actions OF Rep
resentatives Glover and Irelon in the
recent legislature.
This afternoon Col. Bob Glover and
others made speeches and regular bus
iness was transacted
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
SIDEWALK
CONTRACT
Is Let by Council Two
More Sanitary Sewer
Extensions

ht the regular meeting OF the city
council yesterday afternoon an mem.
bers except Parsons were present
Eckhoff 4 Co. we're awarded the
contract for sidewalks on Pennsylva.
MIA avenue and Seventh street.
Contracts for sanitary sewer lateral
No 10 In the south part Of town and
also for q lateral IN the Bourland
block were awarded to T. W. Rob.
erts.
City Engineer Colby submitted re-
ports containing a large amount Of
data concerning paving
The following were appointed as a
board Of appraisers on the Eighth
street paving: Elmer Terrell. ]. @.
Mayes and George W. Petty
The report Of the water department
for the month OF March showed re-
ceipts 10 the amount Of ti.fof.ss.
The regular monthly bills we're al
lowed and the council adjourned I'm
2;so Saturday afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
Residence Burned
Not Broom Factory

The report that the chickasha
Broom Works vas burned last night
was erroneous
Lon Miller's residence on South
Thirteenth street between Washing
ION and Florida avenues, was burned
with fits contents about II o'clock last
night
Mrs. Miller is visiting in coalgate
and MIR. Miller. who is Rock Island
fireman, had cooked his supper at
home and gone to the round house to
20 out on his run. II is supposed
that tie fire. originated from the Mtch-
en- range. Flames we're bursting out
of the windows when neighbors dis
covered the blaze and the firemen
could do nothing except protect ada
cent property Mr.. Newell's residence,
which was only few feet away. was
damaged to the amount Of about 5000
The Miller residence was a four
room structure Besides the furni-
ture, Mr.. Miller lost sl95 in money
which he had left in the house
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
New Jerusalem Petitions
Are Circulated

Guthrie. Okla. April z.-SenatoF
Campbell Russell has his petitions
ready to sign which viii be known as
state Observation-Disclosures Petition No.
?. commonly known as the New Je-
rusalem bill II Is an almost exact
copy Of the bill which was defeated
IN the legislature. The title Of the
act is as follows. An act 70 create
district to be known as New Je-
rusalem district and providing for the
acquiring. locating. survey, control
and management Of the same. and
making an appropriation therefor
The act provides that any citizen
may submit a proposition for location
provided that options have been Sc
cured on all the land embraced which
shall be not less than six sections.
locating within fifty miles of the cen.
ter of the state. The commissioner
of the school lands is empowered to
sell to the state at its appraised value
any school lands embraced in any pro-
posed location.
Senator Russell says that the 10000
names necessary to initiate the meas
ure will be filed BY the first Of May.
AS an inducement TO hustlers he
proposes to give a fine registered
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
HAMRTCK
Held UP

Special TO the Daily Exprcss.
Washington. D. c.. April 2.-The ap-
pointments OF Edward Butler as post
master at Durant John c. Byrd at
Wagner, J. c. Walker at Saltwater,
anc G. l.. Hamrick at Tuttle. have
agA.n been held up in the senate by
Senator Gore. What the result win
be Is problematical. They we're held
up at the last session and upon the
recommendation OF Chairman Joe Nor
ris. OF the state committee. the Pres
ident again sent the name in for ap-
polntment.
Senator Gore said: There are
hundreds OF good Republicans In the
state who would be satisfactory to
their fellow citizens as postmastera
a. these places. and would be will
ing for them to be appointed, but ]
see no reason why men should be ap-
pointed against whom grave charges
have been made. and charges, too,
iaat In some cases at least. seem TO
be well supported"
The appointment Of Frank Wright
At Lawton also has been held up
again. but no specific reason Is As.
ssnad By the senator.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
CRAZYSNAKE
IS DOOMED
Must Surrender or Have
Price Set on His
Head

Pierce. Okla, April 2.-Dead or
alive, Crazy Snake must be taken
within the next twenty.four hours. or
thereafter a heavy reward will be
placed on his head by the state and
the field viii be cleared for a free
for.all chase. This Is the substance
OF an ultimation given 10 the wife Of
the refugee chleftain by Colonel Roy
Hoffman. IN command Of the state
troops yesterday afternoon.
Colonel Hoffman began a reduction
Of his forces yesterday, but the larger
body Of men win occupy Camp Tiger
as base Of operations during the re-
malnder Of the campaign, which Colo
mel Hoffman believes win be brief.
Captain Mont Highley and Lieutenant
Colonel Charles West left for their
homes yesterday. Captain Hunter OF
Company NJ and thirteen men have
returned to Camp Hickory to replace
AAiN taA Ett upNt VI uIA WAlNn WMH
transferred to Camp Tiger.
The telephone wire between Henry
eta and Camp Tiger. which was in
stalled this week BY the engineering
corps, was cut Thursday night about
midway between the two points.
Wearing a rubber coat with blood
around the bottom, ". NJ. Morrey. an
Indian. came into camp and said he
got the coat from Sam Baird, at whose
house Crazy Snake is believed to have
stopped some Of the time since Sun
day. Morrey Is sure the coat was
worn by Crazy snake.
An indian came into Camp Tiger
yesterday and reported that Crazy
Snake had said he would surrender 10
Colonel Hoffman II the militia would
be sent away A farmer whose name
was not learned was killed accidental
n In his barn two miles vest Of Camp
Tiger last night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
The M0SonS win Build a
Fine Temple

AT last the Masonic Temple which
has been talked from time to time for
several years is assuming tangible
form.
At a meeting Of the lodge last night
the following committee was appoint
ed to carry out all arrangements for
building the proposed temples Messrs
George Calvert. A. A. Holmes. p. W.
Lubman. VIII Hale. n. J. Brownson
and Mccoy
Several years ago the Nasons ac-
quIred site Joining the Baptist
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
Taylor Attended Child
Labor Conference

Senator L. X Taylor returned this
morning from New Orleans, whore be
attended the Child Labor Conference,
being one Of the twelve delegates
from the state OF Oklahoma, appoint.
ed BY Governor Haskell.
Over two hundred delegates. lnclud.
ing three state governors. attended
the meeting.
Senator Taylor had the honor Of
serving as chairman Of the commit
toe on resolutions. he expects TO see
good practical results from the confer
ence.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
Files Damage Suit
Against the City

Through bis attorney. r. d. Daven-
port. d. \. Bets today filed suit in
the district court against the city Of
chickasha for damages 70 the amount
Of sl.i25.
The plaintiff sets forth that he re-
celved an Injury on Jan. Is. 1908. on
South Third street. caused BY defec-
tive sidewalk.
The amount asked for Is to cover
loss Of time, medical attention and
loss OF earning capacity occasionod BY
the accident.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
FOR PUBLIC
BUILDING


, Washington. d. c.. April a. =
= Senator Gore is getting busy =
= with that new appointment 10 >
= the public buildings committee =
= in the senate right away. He >
> has introduced bills providing =
= for federal buildings TO be erect. =
> ed at chIckasha, Ardmore. Nc =
= Alester. Shawnee and Vinita. =
= With the exception Of Shawnee, >
= these towns are all federal court :
= towns and are entitled 70 public =
= buildings sooner or later. Sen =
= ator Cores position on the pub =
= lie buildings committee gives =
= him considerable added influence =
= IN placing federal buildings. =
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02

church on the north and the temple
viii be erected on this lot While the
plans have not yet been drawn, they
contemplate a three.story brick slruc.
ture. so by i25 feet. modern IN every
respect, the first floor to be used for
business purposes.
I'VE expect to get busy at once and
push the proposition. said Mr.. Cal
vert, and we don't figure on any.
thing but success The temple will
be built oHd Il VIII be a handsome
building costing from $4,000 to s25,.
oo.~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
spun@ FAMINE PREVAILS.

A shortage Of potatoes Is the dis
tressing situation in Chickasha to-
day. The produce houses are ship
ping but few in, many Of the grocers
are unable TO procure them at ALL Al
though the scarcity is only temporary,
the housewife may have to have
fancy dishes to take the place Of
the good oId-fashioned potato for a
few days
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
PHYSICIAN LOCATES HERE.

DIT. Robert !. Grand Lienard, a ply
sIcIan Of Union City. was in Chickashs
this week. making arrangements TO
locate here. He has rented the rooms
in the schluter building formerly &C
cupled BY DR.. Holt. and expects 70
moe here the latter part Of the month.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
BEGIN WORK ON NEW
SUMNER TAEArEs

Work has been started on Hatten
& Hoveys new summer theater.
which win be next to the Elsfelder
building on West chiclkasha avenue.
The theater will be large and comfort
able. with a seating capacity Of 700.
The work will be rushed to compile
ton. as the managers have scheduled
shows for the early summer
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
POLICE COURT TODAY.

In Judge Grigsby's court this morn.
ing. four men we're arraigned on
charge Of vagrancy. All Of them ex.
cept one were discharged on making
proper showing AZ to thelr financial
resources. VIII shuderback and
Prank RistWill were taxed tii each
for being drunk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-02
NEW LOAN FINN.

The Security Investment Co. is
the name Of a new loan company that
Is establishing offices IN this city. II
is composed of C. W siekles and
Thos. B. Losey. both from Esoka. AR,
sickles has already moved here with
his family and Mr. Losey IS expected
in a day or two Both gentlemen
come highly recommended as busi-
ness men. They win do general
loan business.