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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-04

out Of consideration. English en-
gineers, however, need not be pltied.
as absence Of headlights involves Ger.
tain advantages.
The colors OF signal and switch
lights in England are not affected by
the feeble signal.light on the engine
falling upon them. There is no daz-
cling or binding effect produced upon
the crew Of either train when two
trains pass. In this country, where
conditions are very different, the
problem Of proper track illumination
Is one which has to be solved. The
increase OF traffic and the high speed
Of trains. the introduction Of block
signals, the train-signal system, and
the presence Of level crossings make
the solution of the problem for Amer
lean railroads one In which all the
conditions must be fully considered
and adequately dealt with. and the re-
suit may have to be something In the
nature OF a compromise.
In brief we may say, some OF the
principal requirements OF locomotive
headlight are that the light from Il
shall be powerful enough TO illuminate
the track far enough ahead to permit
OF an emergency stop: that the light
shall not be so brilliant as to cause
temporary blindness or bewilderment
In those upon whom II falls; that in
the matter of signal observance II
must not alter or modify the colors OF
the lesser lights which come into its
field. and that it shall be as effective
a form OF light as can be devised for
foggy or snowy weather.
Among the various sources OF lights
available for headlights the use OF
acetylene gas seems to have several
points which are worth considering.
A storage system of dissolved acety-
lene Is now being used in locomotive
work by several railroads. with very
satisfactory results. The acetylene
fame is much more powerful as a
source Of lignt than that from oil. and
its greater power extends the range of
vision OF the engineer without seri-
ously inconveniencing those on a train
moving In the opposite direction. and
without bewildering those who come
within the beam. The quality of the
light, or, one may say, its anproxlma-
tion to sunlight. is such tha ii does
not fade out or modify the ccored
lights upon which 1t falls. and It's fog
piercing qualities have brought /, 10
the attention of the maritime world,
and the production Of aeety lene gas
by the process now IN vogue has
brought its cost down to very ga isaac
tory figures. The whole headlight
question has aroused a great d al of
interest In this country md IN C1aada.
and it is certain thai the poss' bilities
Of acetylene gas in this connection are
well worthy of serious consideration
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-04

Naturalization of the Italian rail-
ways has had a curious result. The
employees are now under the ban Of
the criminal law, and the strikes of
last year by the railway workers have
resulted in the prosecution Of 1852
railway men at Turin for participation
in the big general strike of last year.
They are being tried in patches of 30
each in the Turin law courts, and five
days in each legal week are assigned
for the trials until the whole of the
cases are disposed Of 1t is reported
that similar trials on smaller scale
are taking place at Rome, Mila4.
Bologna and other centers involved IN
the general strike. The lowest penal
ty yet inflicted has been a fine of rs
Ira ($304) and so days suspension
of civil rights The law under which
the men are tried is the provision
against strikes in the public services.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-04

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
in awarding a contract for the erec-
ton at Mount Union, Pa, of plant for
the treatment of timber by any stand
ard process, has taken the initial step.
toward the preservation Of It's cros s.
ties and other timber. In connecti n.
with the plant two creosote stora q
tanks of 100000 gallons capacity ca i
are to be erected at Greenwich Poiat,
Philadelphia. These tanks will ha o
a combined capacity sufficient to re-
ceiye tank steamer cargo of oil. th8t
will be shipped to Mount Union ID
tank cars aa needed. The treating
plant viii have capacity of from
1900 to 1000 ties a day, If day and
night shifts OF hands are worked. This
win give an annual output Of about
500, 600 ties.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-04

Mrs. E. L. Douglass, wife Of the gen
eral manager OF the Georgia Midland
railroad. handled the throttle Of the
locomotive that drew a train from
Athens to this place. says Gaines
vile (Ca.l correspondent. She made
the 60 miles In 90 minutes. including
stops. At times she sent the train
along at more than : mile minute.
When she left TIE locomotive she was
gramy with coal dust
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-04
3EDEENJ9
County Clerk.


II you wan to borrow money on
your farm or city property. see Jones
& Mcvean. 11sh North Third Street
They have the money. 24-d4t w2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-04

a contributor to
Railway and Loco.
motive Engineer
Ing. Level cross
ings are few and
far between In
that country and
usually specially
protected, so that
any serious at
tempt at track H.
Elimination is left
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-04

NNi aAtbFhtaA ana We agree 10 ihihihN
his assistance in the Grating OF neces-
sorry proceedings. including holding Of
election free Of cost 10 the county
Il is mutually understood that in
case the bonds fan to carry az the
election this contract shall be void
Respectfully
Splitter a Company.
BY H. J. Miller
AZ the conclusion OF the considera-
ton Of the proposals as above set forth
the chairman. Ed F. Johns. introduced
the following resolution OF award the
same being regularly adopted:
RESOLUTION OF AWARD
Whereas. Splitter q Company. OF To
ledo. Ohio. are the highest and best
bidders for the s6O.OOO.OO 5 per cent
twenty year bonds to be issued by
Grady county. Oklahoma; now there
lore. be It
Resolved, that the above bonds be
and the same are awarded to said
Splitter & Company on the terms OF
their bid and the chairman and clerk
OF the board Of county commissioners
are hereby authorized and directed TO
execute and deliver said bonds to
Spitzer & Company on the terms OF
their bid.
Motion by w. If Pursley. Second
by ". d. Beddingfield.
The above resolution was carried by
the following votes: Voting aye-w.
NJ Pursley. NJ. D. Beddingfield, Ed F.
Johns.
I, the duly authorized clerk Of Grady
county. Oklahoma. do hereby certify
that the above resolution was duly
passed at the regular meeting held on
the 9Th day of April, 1909.
]. D. Lindsay.
tseal) County Clerk.
Acting under authority Of Senate Bin
No 245. the following contract was
this day duly entered into BY and be-
tween the commissioners Of Grady
county and A. F. Pyeatt of Pauls Val
ley, okla.
State Of Oklahoma, County of Grady
This contract. entered into this sth
day OF April, 1909, BY and between the
board Of county commissioners of
Grady county, Oklahoma, parties OF
the first part. and A. F. Pyeatt Of Pauls
Valley, party Of the. second part Wit
nesseth. that the party Of the first part
In regular session hereby contract
with and employ the party OF the sec
ond to assist the proper officers Of
Grady county in discovering and listing
for taxation Of property that has es-
capped It's Just proportion Of taxation and
said party of the second part shall pro
coed in bis work under the provision
OF Senate Bill NO. 40.
The employment or said party of the
second part shall cover the taxes for
the year 1908, and the compensation of
said party shall be 10 per centum of all
taxes caused to be listed and collected
by his efforts or the efforts of those
employed by him. That said compen-
sation shall be come due and payable
as taxes caused to be collected by him
are paid into the hands of the county
treasurer. And party of second part
shall submit to party Of first part at
regular or called sessions a statement
of compensation due him and same
shall be allowed if found correct and
warrant drawn for same Immediately.
Said party of the second part agrees
to discharge the duties imposed upon
him by this contract carefully. con-
scientiousIy and shall use his best eff
forts and judgment in discovering said
property and disclosing same to the
proper officers of Grady county.
This contract is executed in dupli-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-04
NEED NO HEADLIGHT
BRITISH LOCOMOTIVES 20 NOT
CARRY THEM.
In This Country, However, They Are
Necessity. and the Proper
iiluminant Has Become
Problem 10 Solve.

Headlights as we use them are pYac.
eically unknown in Great Britain, says
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-04
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PROCEEDINGS

lng nle esi AZ the rate OF per cent
per annum, payable seml-annually on
ISL d y3 oi May ana November, each
eE IS the Commerce Trust Com.
pany Kansas City, Mo-, and TO mature
q twenty years from date Of issue
without prior right OF redemption
This lid Is made subject TO the ap-
poyai OF he Legality o; he issue by
o. = atorue and i is understood that
on Nil Furnish us with full and com.
ilete certified transcript Of an pro
ee ding3 covering said issue Of bonds.
Respectfully,
Commerce Trust Company.
BY g. T. Kerllnger. Manager
Investment and Securities Dept.
Toledo Ohio April 5, 1903
TO the Board Of County Commissioners.
chickasha, Okla
Gentlemen: For he sGO.Oo0.OO per
cent county bridge bonds 10 be voted
under om Instructions same TO be
dated May i, 9os. TO mature twenty
years from date without option Of
prior payment with primo pal and
seml-annual interest payable az The
Oklahoma fiscal agency. New York
City. delivered to us At Toledo, Ohio.
% In New YORK al our option, se viii
pay you sG0.00C.00 and a premium Of
$500. furnishing blank bonds ready
Cor execution free OF charge.
All proceedings leading up 10 and
eliminating IN the issuance OF these
bond shall be to the satisfaction Of
our attorneys and We agree 10 furnish
his assistance in the Grating OF neces-
sorry proceedings. including holding Of
election free Of cost 10 the county
q Is mutually understood that in
case the bonds fail to carry az the
election this contract shall be void.
Respectfully.
Splitter a. Company.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-05-04
Monday, April 5, 1909.

The board Of county comm IS oners
convened in regular session on this
the 9th day Of April. 1909. Members
present, w. NJ. pur.ley and NJ. D. eeu.
dingfleld
On account Of the absence 81 ne
chairman, Id F. Johns, Who. peAg
unasoldably detained a Ran aa city.
Mo, Il was duly moved anG csarel
that the meeting adjourn un,il Apil S.
1909.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-05-19

prov of the boat grated on the beach
and four men stepped out had only
counted on two. In my hurried ride
I had planned out my course of action.
l had read somewhere of soldier
capturing company of the enemy
singlehanded, and intended to follow
his plan.
GAS the four men advanced up the
shelving bank gave tense command
to an imaginary posse hid back in the
shadows and, with my revolver leveled
1 stepped out into the moonlight, cov-
ering the nearest of the men.
"This trick may have worked with
soldiers, but it certainly didn't go
with border outlaws. No sooner had l
stepped from the shadows than the
four men reached for their guns, at
the same instant dropping fiat upon
the ground, where they were almost
invisible.
II took hurried aim at the foremost
man and pulled the trigger. The
hammer fell with a metallic click,
which rang sharp and distinct in the
still air. Then, with sickening
sinking of the heart, I remembered
that in my hasty departure 1 had
failed to load the revolver. I was
unarmed and at the mercy of the out
laws.
"These incidents had happened with
marvellous swiftness Instantly there
was flare of light, loud report, and
bullet sang uncomfortably close to
my ear. 1t was the first time I was
ever under fire. There was second
flash, and my right arm dropped limp
ly to my side. sprang for the shad-
ows of the cottonwoods just as the
third revolver cracked. The bullet
cut across the back of my neck and
fell unconscious.
when came to myself I was in
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don't know what you are doing. l
haven't lived on the border ten years
for nothing. You will be killed. I
can't won't permit it,
Il turned on him and snarled in
his face:
{" You are not big enough to hold
me and you can't keep me any other
way unless you shoot me, and I don't
think you want to commit murder.
81 poured out volume of vile abuse
for which I was afterwards heartily
ashamed.
"I am going concluded, and with
that sprang out of the house and set
off at run for the north trail
"'Wa1t until I get my gun and I
will go with you,' Jarrall shouted after
me, but l paid no attention to him.
"It was half-past ten, and knew it
would be tight race to be at the ap-
pointed place on time. The messen-
door. l mounted 1t and set out at a
rapid rate for the trail. 1t was wild
ride through the chaparral that night,
my heart beating time to the pounding
of the horses hoofs. At the giant
cactus l hobbled the pony and has
tened, on foot, down the cattle-trail
towards the river.
"As l came in sight Of the water
shining white and silvery through the
bushes, l could make out the bulk of
boat approaching. l grippe6 my revol-
yer nervously and waited for it to
land. The cottonwood trees cast
heavy shadows where crouched and
this gave me the advantage of the
smugglers, for the moonlight was al
most as brilliant - sunlight. The
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the bottom of boat and the four men
were padding with might and main
for the Mexican shore. Here was a
pretty mess my rashness had dragged
me into. realized that the men would
show me no mercy, that death prob
ably awaited me at the landing. But
I was mistaken in this. They did not
know that I had recovered conscious
ness and I could hear what they said
when they paused in their furious row
ing to catch their breath.
"They seemed highly excited over
my single-handed attempt to capture
them. One of them, Mexican, wanted
to kill me at once, but the American
wouldn't hear to it. He advised that
I be revived and made to tell just what
l knew. This met with general ap-
prevail, and it was decided that |
should be taken to the house that
had visited that morning in company
with the American. They were go
ing to hold me a prisoner there until
they had gained the information they
wanted. and then they were going to
make an end of me.
"They stopped talking and resumed
their padding. l was in the heavy
shadows at the bottom of the boat.
and when I noticed that my big Pana-
ma hat was resting on my chest an
idea came to me. l fished pencil
stub from pocket and, with my left
hand, scrawled message to Jarrall
on the brim of the big hat. 1t was a
miserable effort, and feared it would
be unintelligible. l told him of my
capture, that was wounded, and be-
ing taken to the house with the broken
column.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-05-19
CAPTAIN DICKSON TELLS
OF ACQUIRING AN UGLY
SCAR EARLY IN HIS CAREER
BY AN EX.OPERATIVE OF
THE SECRET SERVICE

staggered into the room. A few
drinks put him on his feet, and then
he told US that the rangers were not
at their headquarters but had gone
in pursuit of band of cattle thieves.
"'Well, we can go after them our
Selves 1 said. There will only be
two against two and we will have the
advantage by surprising Them
Jarrall looked at me in blank sur
prise.
"'You must be crazy, man, to sug-
gest such thing. I am not counted
a coward, but l wouldn't undertake
the job without at least half a dozen
good men at my back, for all the gold
in the world. It would mean certain
death for both of us. No, am not a
candidate for the undertaken just yet
with that 1 buckled on my revolver
and started for the door.
"I wouldn't do that, old man. Jar
rail- breathed, a look of real concern
displacing the amused expression that
had so nettled me. My God, man, you
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"The men jerked me out of the
boat with small ceremony when wo
reached the shore. I moaned piteous-
ly and lay limp and inert, clutch!ng
the hat with my left hand, the writ
ing underneath. AS they packed me
up the bank I dropped the hat in the
shadow of bNsh. After this I be-
came unconscious from the pain OF
my wounds.
II came to in small room with a
single window up near the ceiling. 1t
was heavily barred with iron, between
which l could see a single star, so l
knew that it was still night. lay
there for long time, it seemed, half
conscious and utterly resigned. I was
suffering too much and was too weak
from loss of blood to care whether l
lived or died. In fact, think I pre-
ferred to die. The smugglers had not
dressed my wounds and l felt that !
was slowly bleeding to death. 1t was
beyond my strength to make any ef-
fort to escape.
II had dozen off again, suppose,
when the report of shots awakened
me. A battle seemed to be in progress
about the building, but 1 was too
weak to more than raise myself upon
my good elbow for moment; then
I fell back painting and exhausted.
The rattle Of firearms grew less dis
tinct, as if the shots were coming
from a great distance and I slept
again.
"The next knew Jarrall was bend
ing over me. / was in bed and very
weak. 1t was the room where had
stopped in Preside. l felt that it
was a hallucination of my feverish
brain.
1T was little that did towards my
recovery. Jarrall did it all. BY force
! of his personality he nursed me back
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-05-19

to life and health. and when I got
strong enough to talk and tried to
apologize to him and ask his forgive
ness for my abominable conduct he
would not permit it, He was a man
and a gentleman, at all times.
"One day he told me how he had
come to rescue me.
He had followed after me when l
ran from the house, only stopping
long enough to get his gun. This de-
lay had allowed me to mount the
horse and secure good start. He
knew it was useless to follow on foot,
and he had lost further time catching
pony and saddling it.
Before he managed to reach the
giant cactus where | had hobbled my
horse, he heard the firing at the land
ing. He had arrived at the river in
time to see the boat landing at the
farther shore.
"As soon as the bandits had left,
he swan his horse across the stream
and found my hat. His pony struck it
with hoof and knocked it out into
the moonlight. He had picked it up
and found the message upon the brim.
"Appreciating that pursuit was use
less, he had fastened back to Preside
to secure assistance. He met Capt.
Davis and ten rangers on the way.
They had returned to camp sooner
than was expected, and seeing Jar.
rails note, had pushed on to Presidio
without rest.
"The rangers then committed a
breach of international law. With
Jarrall for guide. they had invaded
Mexico and rescued me-"
Copyright. 1908, by w. G. Chapmanl
Copyright in Great Brittany
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-05-19
Do ii Now

Tomorrow A. M. too late. Take
q CASCARET at bed time; get
up in the morning feeling fine and
dandy. No need for sickness
from over-eating and drink
ing. They surely work while you.
sleep and help nature help you.
Millions take them and keep well.
CASCARErS 1oc box FOR q weeks
treatment, all druggists. Biggest seller
In the world, Million boxes q month,
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-05-19

We buy cream. Write desk No. for prices.
CRESCENT CREAMERY CO., ST. PAUL
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-05-19

The harder it rains the more soft
water we get.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-05-19

Men fight with their fists; women
fight with their tears.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-05-19

Thrilling Experiences.
"Have you ever had any hair.
breadth escapes from death?"
Eyes. two. Once l was judge in
baby show. Another time, l inter.
fered with a man who was beating his
wife.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-20

DeYong, Hickey, johnson. Kiefsr.
Lindstrand, Mccormick, Roberts,
Swanson, Tigue-Tntal IL.
NayE-Npne.
CHARLES OFF,
kttsEt.: Mayor.
II T. MOORE, Clerk of the Council Of
the City Of Keokuk
BY AID MCCORMICK
Whereas, j. Rons Robertson, city
engineer of the city Of KeDkuk.
Iowa, has reported TO the city council
of said city rnat the construction Of
the st1fpDt permanent cement side
walk IN front Of lots j. 2. 3, 4, 5 and 6,
block LIS lots i, 2, 3, 4, 3 and 6, block
16ss 1nts j, 2. 3. 5,6, and {, block
18, Mason's Upper addition; lots ], 2.
Ia, 4, and block 16 Masun's Upper nd
dftion,; lots /, 2. q, q. 3, and 6, block "a,
l.sigbtons addition. lots 30, 81 and 81.
block a, Mason's Upper addition; and
alongside Of lot 4, block Us lot IL,
block 1S3 emo lots ] and u. block lS1
has been conplsted in accordance with
the terms Of the contract entered into
for said Improvement ant the rssulu-
ton ordering the Sims End the ordin.
gnce of the CITY of Kepkuk, Iowa, and
Eaid work irns been accepted, subject
TO the terms and conditions Of said
contract, therefore be it
Resolved, That the city council RE-
certain the cost 1hsrsof, including The
coBt % the estimates, publication of
notices, inspection, preparing Of the
assessment schedule and plat, and al
other costs incident thereto. and shall
also ascertain what portion thereof
snail be by resolution or ordinance aE-
sessabls upon the abuttine property,
and what portion shall be paid by
said city nd that the city engineer
is hereby instructed 10 prepare a Mat
OF the street or part OF street upon
which said improvement is located,
showing the separate lots or portions
Of land or specified part thereof sub
jert 10 assessment for suca improve.
ment, the name Of the owner or own
eaF thereof, as far as practicable, us
they appear On the city tax books. tie
amount to be asssssed AGAINST snrh
lot or parcel OF land and the amount
I'd be paid by the CITY and he lis d.
lrerted 70 file said pint and schedule
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-20
BELIEVES COOK;
QUESTIONS FEARy
Former s-rsidert Of IN. Arctic Club
poes Not Wish 70 oiacuss,
Bur irtimstes

ITHACA, N. r, Sept 2o--F'ormer
Professor Vim. z Brewer of Yale. IN
s1-uresident Of the Arctic club VIM is
visiting here. altogether nut openly
rriticising Commander Psary, in
timated that Peg-y's statements
ma- mt Ht Ell be correct 7 would
rather NOT disucss the merits Of the
PEAR expedition be said "Ynu must
remember ne has been much AWAY
from civilization and that he has had
absolute cuntrol over The human be
fngs with whom ne has been aBsociat-
ed I hive been with DR. Conk IN
two former poiur expeditions andt ]
izripw him 10 be 2 man Of high cnarac-
Ter. of remarkable endurance and g
man Of reBuursefulness ] believe that
every statement he has made is the
exact truth
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-20
cl-cuf strurk : snau

HAMPTON Sept 20-The Yankee
Robinson circus struck snae at Rock
Rapids and q the circns crew were
arrested and pu, II jail until the city
license Of s225 waH paid il seems the
county fair opened there that day and
the fair did nor want the circus 10
come IN hut there was no way to stop
them and the city soaked them the
limit on the license