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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-01-05
Cowboy millionaire.

Millie Borbin Whyte, supported by
the Cowboy Millionaire company, will
appear at the Wagner Opera House
one night only, Thursday, Jan. Z.
Parties who have seen this attraction
this season state 1t is one of the best
shows on the road and is sure to
please the patrons of Chickasha. The
musical numbers alone are worth the
price of admission, headed by the
sweet singer, Mile Corbin Whyte.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-01-05
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-01-05

"Monte Cristo' is Always new to us
with its ever appealing romance OF
mystery, vengeance and riches. All q
ander Dumas builded better than le
knew when he wrote the story of
Edmund Dantes. 1t is now numbered
among the one-hundred great books
of the world. Stories may come and
stories may go, but Monte Cristo,"
like Uncle Toms Cabin" seems en-.
dowed with perpetual ye1th. AS a
play it is one of the most popular with
the theatergoers, and the hero, Ed
mund Dantes, is part sought after
by many actors. Mr.. w. H. Lemle, who
is now being featured as Dantes in
Fred G. Conrad's production OF Monte
Cristo' for the third season. has given
the character much study and Is
classed as being one Of the best i'm
personators OF Dumas romantic
Frenchman. Mr. Lemle is well-fitted
by nature for the part in every way
he possesses the figure, voice and face,
and brings to his work ripe expert
ence and schooling with some of the
best artists of the dramatic profession
Nr Lemle will appear here as Ed
mund Dantes at the opera house Janu-
airy g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
WILL ACCOMPANY TAFT.
Governor Noel of Mississippi Goes to
 St. Louis.

Jackson, Miss, October 24.-(Special)- Governor Noel left today for St. Louis to meet President Taft and party and to accompany him down the Mississippi river to New Orleans. In the event that the governors presence should be demanded in Jackson he will leave the Taft party at vicksburg or Natchez, but does not see any reason now for such assertion.
 The governor of Mississippi is very en- thusiastic over the subject of waterways improvement, and expects to gather ma ter1al on this trip to use in his message to the legislature next January He will be on a boat with about 30 governors of states and perhaps 200 members of Congress. These distinguished represen- tatives of the several states will hold meetings on their boat and discuss mat ters pertaining to state government, drainage, waterways imp '1sgsmeats. good roads and kindred suo. ssts Governor Noel is satisfied that this ~xchange of views will result in great goyd and that he will get many valuable pointers be- fore the trip Is ended. He will return to Jackson a day or two ahead of Pres ident Taft and be ready to receive him on his arrival here the morning of No- yembAr l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
NEWS OF ALIcEvlLLE.
Senator Merritt Talks to Small Crowd
 For Amendment.

Alicevile, October 4-(Special )-Sena- tor H. B. Merritt of Macon county de- livered an address here last night for the amendment He took up the argu- ment of the other side and gave his re- buttal in very interesting way. Owing to the short time in which to advertise the lecture there was not as large an attendance as might have been expected, but a good number were present fnciud- ing many ladies. MT. Merritt was intro- duced by Senator Amos Horton who made only a few complimentary remarks and commended the speaker to his hearers, and also mentioned briefly the origin of the amendment in the legislature.
 Circulars are out announcing that At- torney E. D. Willett, formerly of this county but now of Anniston, will lecture here Friday, October % MT. Willett proposes to present argument as to why the amendment should not be passed, and as he is well known in this county will doubtless have a good audience
 The Alieeville Athletic club announces that there will be a game of basket ball between the teams representing the town and the Alieeville academy Thursday night. As both teams are practically the same as last year, it is certain to be close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
MAN STABBED WHEN
 CROWD SEES TAFT

Dallas, Tex, October A.-(Special-)- President Taft's visit to Dallas this even- ing was marked shortly after his arrival by the bayonet stabbing of bystander by one of the Texas National Guards men. Louis Reichtenstein is the injured man and 1t is reported that he is mortally wounded.
 Reichtenstein was In the crowd that gathered to greet the President and he failed to get back into the line when ordered to do so by Sergeant J. D. Manly of the Third Texas regiment. Words passed between the two men. whereupon Sergeant Manly jabbed his bayonet at Reichtenstein, inf1icting a wound in the stomach. The injured man was hurried to St. Paul's sanitarium, where he was operated upon. The sergeant was put under arrest.
 It was approaching twilight when the President reached the fair grounds, where a crowd of 12500o people had gathered. His voice was so far gone that he could be heard only with difficulty 20 yards away. He had intended speaking on pos tai savings banks, but was forced to speak briefly and in humorous vein about Texas and her people. At the ban- ouet tonight the President again made his remarks brief because of the condi- ton of his throat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
VANDERBILT PAYS
 WELL FOR SHAVE

Atlanta, Ga. October 23.-(Special.)-'T wouldn't mind shaving him every day, said the black haired barber at the Piedmont hotel yesterday as he came down from the room of Alfred c. Van derbilt, who has been in Atlanta at tending upon the Atlanta horse show. where he won p ribbons, 14 of them blues.
 q didn't like the way his valet in- spected me and then MT. Vanderbilt looked me over before he let me be- gin work, but he was easy to shave only once over. with the powder cut out, and he was certainly liberal enough. He paid me $2, one for his shave, and one for MT. R. P. McGrann of Philadelphia. But I can't stand the personal inspection. Why, Vanderbilt even required his valet to examine his face and see if my work was properly done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
MINNESOTA E
 GOOD ID SCHOOLS Spends Six and a Quarter MiI-
 lions a Year FOR PRIMARY EDUCATION Superintendent shultz Reports That There Is Not a Child In the State Between 5 and 21 Out of
 School.
By HERvEY w. LAIRD.

Private Car Southern States Superin- tendents of Education, St. Paul. Mnn., October D. Special Correspondence) - Minnesota has more than s6,250,0OO a year for It's schools, outside the funds for higher education.
 Up to and including the high school grades 1t may draw to this princely amount for the uplift of the children who need help Appreciation of this Is indi- cated in a statement by Superintendent Shultz that there is not child in the state between the ages of and H out of school. Of the school population of 55O000 there are 500,0OO in the public schools and 50,000 in private institutions. Of course these figures include those in the agri- cultural schools and the university above the high school grade.
 The income for the common schools Is as follows: Interest on permanent land fund of s2O.O00,o0o per year. $1,oOo,- GOO; one-mill tax rate, $75o,000 one-mill tax rate in counties, must be levied, s750, ,000; district taxes with maximum of 15 mills in common school districts and no limit in independent districts, and 10 mills over all that may be levied for school buildings. In fact, there is prac- tically no limit to the levy of local tax for school purposes, as there is no limit of the amount the state may levy to keep its various institutions going. All these means of income with direct ap- propriation of s75O, 900 gave the fund of $6,250,000 last year, and it may run higher next year.
 Strange as it may seem, with all this money there is no standard for county superintendents. Any man may be elect ed county superintendent, and the over sight in the counties is, therefore, very poor The best of it is from the 70 women who, in their counties, are doing good work. The average salary, paid d. rect from the treasury, IS $1000 year Illustrating the foolishness of the sys- tenn, a barkeeper md dentist were elected in two counties neither one or whom ever saw the schools or knew anything about them.
 The higher institution, the university, which embraces every department of this kind of work, Is supported by direct ap- propriation and small tax that amounts to s75000o a year There are 200 high schools, 165 graded schools and 250o rural schools The high schools, four years Of high school work. get $l750 from the state. If they teach agriculture they get S250o more and if they establish teach CT training course they may get stnl S1oo more Graded schools must have six teachers and four rooms at least. and they get se00 a year. The one-room school gets $500 s1bo and s1o0 according to size. There are three inspectors who get 5000 s2S00 and s2400 each for. keeping the schools up to standard, and who. If they report failure, can prevent the appro- ! priation in any case above a graded -1r A.rA lC which get s40000 each, this being in addi- ton to other school mentioned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Big Football Event.

Chattanooga, Tenn, October 24-(Spe- al)-Because of the baseball game with Detroit Monday Chattanooga High school has postponed the football contest with Knoxville High school until Tuesday. Chamberlain field will be used on both days. There will be great disappointment, for reports have it that Tyrus Cobb, the Georgia wonder, will not be here with his team next Monday. The batting and fielding marvel is scheduled to start on that day driving an auto from New York to Atlanta Other stars of the Detroit team, however, are expected in Chatta- nooga Wash Sanders and Jim Baskette will do the twirllng stunt for the locals, and the rest of the team will be com posed of the best in Chattanooga, but it has not been decided yet just who they will be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
At Texankana.

Texarkana, Ark, October 24.--It was a throng of many thousand people that greeted the President here this after noon. The appearance of the President on the rear platform of his car was greet ed with rounds Of cheers and hundreds of "Hurrahs for Taft" The President was introduced by President J. A. Pondrom of the board of trade in an eloquent ad- dress, but owing to hoarseness President Taft was unable to say more than few words of thanks for the reception given him.
 Congressman Sheppard Of Texarkana, Tex, spoke for two minutes, saying rela- ative to the loss of the President s voice that it must be remembered the Pres ident has just crossed the imperial state of Texas"
 Governor Donaghev, United States Sem ator James s. Clarke, Powell Clayton and H. L. Remmsll all of Little Rock made short addresses welcoming the President to Arkansas.
 Morris Sheppard and Chairman Ben NJ Foreman of the Miller county republican committee accompanied the President as far as Little Rock as guests on his car
 The jam at the Union station during the Presidents stay was tremendous Sew eral women tainted but there were no ser lnlx nnxnaifIaR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
ONLY Blach'S SELL
 MEMS  Underwear HERE
HARTsELLE FAIR CLOSES.
Was Great Success and Will Be Made
 Permanent.
HERE

Hartselie, October A.-(Special.)- )-The Morgan County Fair association closed d most successful three-days event here last night at Il o'clock. The fair started an experiment has been a success. The crowds were surprisingly large and the interest manifested was the best. Considering the fact that only 30 days elapsed since it was decided to hold the fair, and that all the advertising and getting ready was done in that short time, 1t was a credit indeed. The poultry ex- hibit, pronounced by Mrs. Forbes of Decatur, an expert in the scoring of birds, was surprising indeed. The fair is now permanent thing here. Larger grounds will be secured for the next one, and the organization will be put on a business basis.
 The balloon ascension was pulled off last night about Il o'clock, in spite of the high winds that were prevailing. The aeronaut made a successful ascent and descent. It was estimated that he was up about 5000 feet The balloon drifted to the south, and came down south of Shoal creek. The aeronaut landed near there also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
General Reyes VIII Leave.

Monterey, Mexico, October 24.-Late yesterday afternoon the state legfsla- ture granted Gen. B. Reyes, governor of the state, permission to leave the state for an indefinite period, and named as governor ad interim Gen. Jose Maria Mier, now subsecretary of war. This action of the legislature settles the present political question In this sec ton of the republic, as had been fore casted some time ago, and puts at rest the rumors that have been floating around the city that General Reyes would not leave. General Reyes will leave as soon as General Mier arrives here. It is also stated that when Gen. eral Reyes leaves the present mayor of the city will leave with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
PROF. DYCHE MAY
 ACCOMPANY COOK

St. Paul, October 24-Dr. Frederick A. Cook, who lectured here this evening, announced that Prof. L. L. Dyche of the University of Kansas. has been definitely decided upon as one of the members of his forthcoming Mount Mckinley eXpedi- ton. Dr. Cook stated he had also de cided upon several other members of the expedition, though he did not care to announce their names at present. There will be only five or six in the party, he said.
 Dr. Cook will lecture in Minneapolis tomorrow evening. From Minneapolis he will go to Missoula Mont, and will de- liver free lectures there and at Hamil- ton, Mont, in connection with the affi- davits concerning the Mount Mckinley controversy. From Montana pr. Cook will go directly to New York. Dr. Cook stated that the details of the Mount Me Kinley trip will not be worked out at once. as the expedition cannot start un- til next spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
RoADMAkERs TO MEET.
Big Convention to Be Held at Co.,
 lumbus, ohIo..

Columbus, O., October 24.-The Ameri- can Roadmakers association will hold it's sixth annual convention in this city be- ginning October 2e and continuing three days. The session will be attended by delegates from every state in the union. who will be addressed by men of large experience in road building.
 The convention will be held in conjune- tion with the annual convention of the Ohio Good Roads federation. Among those who have accepted invitations are Walter Page and Samuel Hill. both regarded as pioneers of improved roads: s. Percy Hooker of the New York department Of highways; Nahum J. '. .chelder, former governor of New Hamp ire and master of the national grange; George c. Diehl of the American Automobile association. Walter w Ross Of the Maryland geology survey and highway commissioners from many other states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
ANTHRACNOSE IS
 DAMAGING CROP
PATHoLoGIsT W. A oRToN IS OF OPINION THAT DISEASE CANNOT BE so SERIOUS AS IS REPORTED FROM SOME SECTIONS.

Washington, October 24-Unnecessary perts of the department of agriculture is manifested by cotton planters over the ravages of anthracnose. Recently it has been reported that the disease is costing the cotton growers of two states in the cotton belt about $19,000,00o a year.
 This statement" said Prof. W. A. Or ton, pathologist of the bureau of plant industry of the department of agriculture, lis manifestly impossible. No such loss as that could occur In any one state or in any two states from anthraconose. In a sense, it is a sporadic disease, which is likely to affect seriously limited ter ritory, but 1t is quite unlikely that 1t would affect any particular state to such an extent.
 ''The disease is prevalent in all cot ton districts every season, but rarely causes serious injury. Tn wet seasons 1t does cause losses here and there amount ing sometimes to one-fourth or even one half of the cotton crop. The aggregate loss while large when the whole country ID consioereo uoes nol LnAho III any oiiS year serious inroad on the total crop.
 Tn Alabama, for instance, the loss in particular fields may be one-half crop; yet a. few miles away there will be lit- tie if any evidence of it. The sections that suffer from the losses usually are limited.
 "Anthracnose appears on the boil as dark spots which enlarge and become somewhat sunken in the centers which are pink or reddish brown"
 W. A. Gilbert of the bureau of plant industry is now In the south, making study of anthracnose and 1t is expected that he will make comprehensive re- port on the subject within a few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
NEGROES ESCAPE.
Murderer Sounds Alarm and Assists
 In Capture of Escapes.

Tallahassee, Fla, October 4.-Four ne- groes, two of whom are charged with murder. escaped from the Leon county jail here this afternoon by forcing the lock of their steel cell and digging through the brick wall foundation. Three of the prisoners were captured in the yard. Tom Graham, charged with the murder of w. Islar, white, managed to scale the wall around the jail and after a lively chase with bloodhounds was captured in a swamp two miles from the city
 The three negroes found in the jail yard claimed that they had no intentions of getting away, but merely crawled out in an effort to capture Graham Annette Kershaw, one of these, himself charged with murder, ran into the front of the jail and telephoned news of the escape to the central operator, asking that help be summoned immediately, as the jailer and sheriff were absent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
EnsleY Items.

Ensley, October 24-(special4- La dies Aid society of St. Anthony's Cath olic church will give a masquerade party on Halloween night Saturday, October 30 at the residence of Mrs. P L. Day, on Avenue and Twenty-frst street. Everybody is invited. No admission will be charged
 The Ensley Humane society will hold its regular monthly meeting the first Tuesday in November. Mrs. W. N. Wood, who attended the recent meeting of the national society at St. Paul. Minn.. will make report.
 The Ladies Aid society of St. Johns Episcopal church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Mcclure on Avenue H and Twenty-fifth street.
 Ensley lodge B. P. o. E. will meet in regular session at their home on Avenue E Monday evening at O clock All mem bers are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
TOWN WILL ATTEND.
Baton Rouge Will Go to Football Game
 In a Body.

Eaton RougeA la, October 24-rhe sight of a whole town moving away to witness a football game will be presented here next Saturday. Baton Rouge is go- ing to New Orleans to attend the game between Sewanee and Louisiana State university. Such is the expressive man. ner in which the prediction Is made here as to the attendance on the game by the residents of this city.
 The game has been placed by the New Orleans committee of arrangements on the official programme prepared for the entertainment of President Taft who will arrive in New Orleans on that date. The contest will doubtless prove one or the most interesting events which the Pres ident will witness during his southern tour. Sewanee and Louisiana State uni versity are among the strongest teams in the south and the game will afford the President an opportunity to see southern football at its best.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Deleuates Appointed.

Chattanooga, Tenn, October 24.-(Spe- cial.) )--Mayor Thompson has selected del egates to represent Chattanooga as a municipality at the deep waterways con vention at Hartman next month. Fol lowing are the citizens appointed: Sena- tor J. B. Frazier. Congressman John A. Moon, ex-Eayor w. R. Crabtree Pres ident J. A. Cash of the Board of Alder men, President V. E. DeGeorgis of the Board of Councilmen, Alderman T. w Fritts, Councilman J. o, Martin, Com. missioner ". S. Weatherford of the Board of Public Works, President J. H. Race of the Board of Library Directors, Presi- dent John Ross s. Faxon of the Board of Park Commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
OFFICERS FIGHT.
Sheriff Smith of LouisviIIe Is Danger
 ousIy Wounded.

Louisville, Ga, October A-Sheriff J. J. Smith lies dangerously wounded as the result of a pistol duel on the street late tonight with City Marshal J. H. Flint. It is stated the sheriff and l.. M. Flint, a brother of the marshal, were engaged in a controversy when the latter took hand The sheriff is said to have opened fire upon the Flint brothers. The mar shal returned the fire. one shot tearing through the sheriff's right thigh and then beat the officer over the head with his pistol until he was unconscious. The sher- iff's scalp was made a literal mass of wounds Marshal Flint and his brother were arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Shoot. Woman, Kills Himself.

Anderson, Ind, October 24.-As re- suit of quarrel over the possession Of parrot, Charles Bum shot and fatally wounded his landlady, Mrs. Robert Nelson, and then ended his own life by sending two bullets through his brain. It is said that the parrot was first taken from Bum by Mrs. Nelson, but he went to her home and recovered it. The woman filed an affidavit charging him with the theft of the bird. Today he went to her home and, with the words, T am going to kill you," fired two shots at her, both shots taking effect. Physicians say the wo- man cannot live through the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
OFFICER ON TRIAL.
Constable Watkins Charged With Mur-
 der In North Carolina.

Asheville, N. C., October 24.-The trial of F. c. Watkins, town constable, for the killing of James H. Bunting, a trav- cling salesman of Wilmington, and the serious wounding of Paul Cameron Col lins, cashier of the Bank of Hillsboro, at the Gladstone hotel, Black mountain, on August T, will open in the superior court tomorrow morning, the governor having called special term of court for this and another homicide case. Watkins counsel will contend that he shot in self defense and In the discharge of his duty as an officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
GEN. SAN MARTIN
 IS GIVEN HONOR

Santiago. Chile. October 94-A great demonstration was held here today in memory of General Jose de San Martin, the celebrated Spanish American gen eral who led the forces of several South American republics in their wars for Independence. and whose brilliant vic tory at Maipo April ,, ISIS, virtually drove the spaniards from Chile, Thou sands of troops and school children form ed in procession and marched past the statue erected in his honor
 Boulogne, France. October 24.-An eaues- trian statue of General Jose de San Mar tin, the South American lberator, who died here August r, 1850 was unveiled today with imposing ceremonies. General San Martin was born in the Argentine republic in IT'S, and the Argentine govern ment was today represented by a naval division and squadron of dragons The South American diplomatic represen- tatives as well as those of several other countries and large number of French government officials were present Henry White. the American ambassador had d special place of honor He delivered an address on the spirit of self-government as manifested in North and South Amer ica and by the French republic