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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
Taft Was
in ChickaShd
Walked Down ChiCkaSha Avenue Unknown TO the
ThrOng-NO Brass Band TO Greet His Arrival
Wore The Smile

Secretary Taft in town! There was
good interview in sight. and, after
Sticking himself up. the reporter hast
ened down TO the Rock Island station
where he found the party taking din
ner at the railroad eating house. Wait
ing till the meal was concluded. the re
porter had no trouble in distinguish
ing Mr.. Taft and 1t was just as little
trouble to get acquainted with him.
The secretary was dressed in a gray
striped business suit, sack coat and
wore a travelling cap. He didn't look
bit like the head of the war depart
ment of the United States, an ex-fed-
eral Judge, or ex-governor of the Phil
ippines. And he didn't look as big as
he is generally supposed. At that time
Mr.. Taft had just gone through a
course OF physical training and was
slightly reduced in flesh. He didn't
look particularly corpulent, hut was
Just a big. robust looking fellow Light
complexion. sandy hair and mus
tache. wearing the famous smile, he
wasn't at all the stiff, dignified fellow
that the reporter expected to find. In
his manner and conversation the secre-
tary was just az plain as an old shoe"
and he talked in the commonplace
way Of ordinary folks There was moth
ing OF particular significance in the
interview
Feeling that the great man had been
somewhat slighted by Chickasha, the
reporter invited him to take drive
over town. but he replied We have
just finished long walk through your
city and after so much travel, we en-
ioyed that more than ride" and he
declined the invitation with thanks.
Instead Of appearing disappointed over
Chickashas failure 10 make any to-do
over him, Mr.. Taft seemed pleased that
he had escaped the usual demonstra-
ton.
The party left at O'Clock over the
Rock Island for Fort Worth, going
from there to Fort Houston.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
GREGG IS A
BUSY MAN
District AttOrneyin Wash
inGtOn on Official and
Political Business

Washington, D. c.. March i.-W. ].
Gregg. district attorney for the East
ern federal district Of Oklahoma has
been a pretty busy individual since
he has been In Washington In the
first place he has been TO the office
OF the attorney general where he went
ovr a lot of cases pending in okla
homa and tried to give the Depart
ment OF Justice an idea OF the condi-
tions that exist there. and TO get In
structlons as to what shall be done.
II is understood he told the depart
ment several things about changed
conditions In Oklahoma that we're
revelation. This may result In a
change of policy on the part of the
department in a good many pending
matters in Oklahoma.
Then he had a straight talk with
the Republican organization as to the
stability OF his tenure Of office It Is
understood that he also talked to the
department on the same subject. The
result Of these conferences will prob
ably have an important bearing on
the question whether there shall be
new man to take Mr. Gregg's place.
Mr.. Gregg Is something OF an inde-
pendent and believes in running his
office. and politics, too, on business
basis. and II that does not suit the
J powers that be he is not likely to
make a fight to retain the office, un'
} less charges are made against him.
J A new candidate mentioned for the
: place as assistant to Mr.. Gregg Il
+ Scott Thompson. Of Miami. Mr.. Thomp
b son can get the Endorsement OF Pep
b resentative Creager, If he wants Il
take the place.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04

It was summer morning about
three years ago when an Express re-
porter on one of his usual rounds hap
uened to meet Col. Tom Dwyer on the
bank corner. Have you met seere-
tary Taft this morning?" asked Col,
Dwyer, and the reporter halted to an
swer, "Oh, what are you giving meT'
~Its 10 joke" replied the Irish bank
er. He came up the street and
stopped in the bank here little while
ago: I'm not kiddin you"
After some more bandying the re-
porter was convinced that for once
Col Dwyer was telling the truth.
Mr.. Taft, then secretary of war, with
a party OF high war department Of
ficials, was making a general inspee-
ton Of the military posts Of the ma
ton and after visiting Fort Dodge
Kansas. had come down into okiaho
ma, going to Fort Sill.
on the morning in question. the dis.
tinguished party had arrived in Chick
asha from Fort snl about 1880 a. NJ
and they were to remain here till
o'clock.
AT other cities on the trip Taft and
party were greeted by reception com
mittees. mayors and leading citizens
in eloquent words presented The keys
Of divers and sundry cities. they were
wined, dined and feted 10 a finish.
But not so in Chiekasha; un
announced arrived the military party
and the big secretary They came il
ON the Mangum passenger train, tray
cling in the day coach with the rest
Of the crowd Uhere was no Pullman
on the train) and. anghting from the
train. dust covered, not seeing the
brass band or the reception commit
tee, they proceeded 10 welcome them
selves 10 the Queen Of the Washita BY
taking a walk up the principal thor
oughfare. It was while engaged Il
this recreation that they had dropped
in 10 the bank and ehatted with Col
Dwyer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04

Washington, d. c.. March with
the city decked in gala attire, IN the
presence of an immense multitude at
the east front of the capitol, William
Howard Taft at 1 o'clock today took
the oath OF office as president Of
the United States.
The oath OF office was administered
by Chief Justice Fuller. who has Off
clated at the inaugurations OF Harri'
son. Cleveland, Mckinley and Roose-
Welt
Immediately after taking the oath,
President Taft delivered his inaugural
address.
Grouped on either side Of the pres.
idential party we're associate justices
Of the supreme court. members and
ex.members of congress, the diplomat
ic corps. officers OF the army and navy
and numerous other official dignita-
rles.
At 1880 a. m. the President-elect
started for the capitol. accompanied
by the President and the committee
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
PATRONSD
ATTHEWEST
SCHOOL

Tomorrow will be Patrons Day at
the west school building
The superintendent and teachers
have extended a special invitation TO
parents to visit theis school Friday
afternoon. While no exhibits have
been arranged especially for the occa-
sion. the parents win be given an op-
portunlty to see the work done by the
children and there viii be sufficient
to interest everybody.
After the close Of school, a short
conference will be held in the assem-.
bly, room and a few questions Of i'm
portanee 10 parents and teachers will
be discussed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
CINCH TO WIN
FAVOTEIS
TAKEN

at looks like einoh for chickasha
to win. II we can get vote on the
proposition and you can depend upon
it that Senator Taylor will see to it
that a vote Is taken"
This statement was made by J. S.
Askew, who returned from Guthrie last
night.
The senate committee reported yes
terday morning, recommending that
only two normal schools be located at
this time, but Senator Taylor insisted
that all the public building bills be
placed on the calendar, and after a lot
Of milling, by strenuous efforts, the
chlekasha senator succeeded in having
all the bills made a special order for
Monday at 10 o'clock. On this propo
sitlon the vote was 2s to 10, which
is an indication of chiekasha's strength
on the floor of the senate.
Col. Barefoot also came home from
Guthrie this morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
PRESIDENT
AT The BALL
Society is all a Flutter Of
the Brilliant Event
Tonight

Washington, D. C.. March 4.-The
greatest OF all emotional flutters per
tanning TO the inauguration is, Of
course, the inaugural ball The ball
committee. judging from the trial OF
the light and color scheme at the ball
room last night, must have borrowed
not only the lamp but the ring Of
Aladdin and the ground plan OF the
committee OF the cloth Of gold. The
interior Is a dream. The many col
umns in the splendid pension office
with It's natural pictured marble, have
been so elaborately adorned that those
who have witnessed the decorations
OF other days will pause in wonder
at the scene. One little space has
been left for the dancers A big space
has been left for the supper guests and
the rest Of the glowing interior has
been set apart for the observer.
The decorations alone will cost $780,
900. Fifteen to $4,000 miles Of wire to
be used in the electric lighting fea-
lures and there win be between 1000
and 10000 incandescant lamps used.
II viii take $4,000 miles OF buntlngs
for the carrying out Of the ivory and
white scheme.
Here are some Of the other things
that will add to the beauty OF the hall:
Thirty thousand American flags. 2.
900 blooming plants, 200 cases Of
Southern smIlax and crimson rambler
plants. in addition TO the hundreds OF
dozens OF cut flowers. The Presidents
room viii be a well stocked conserya-
tory.
President Taft and his party vii
reach the bali room at o'clock I
IS estimated that somewhere betweel
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
new PRESIDENT TAKES The
OATH OF OFFICE

on arrangements. Half an hour later,
after the President and President-elect
had spent some time in the Presidents
room. Mr.. Taft was escorted to the
senate chamber. taking a seat In front
OF the Vice Presidents desk. At 1915
Vice President Fairbanks administered
the oath OF office to his successor,
James s. Sherman, who delivered a
short address and then administered
the oath to the new senators.
Following his inaugural address,
President Taft started for the White
House the parade forming, with about
81 900 men in line. At the head OF
Pennsylvania avenue the parade halt
ed long enough for the President to
take luncheon and 90 TO the review
ing stand. The parade lasted till $3.50
p. m.
Ex-President Roosevelt reparted al
/ 2.30 p. m. for his oyster Bay home.
I At $3.50 this evening the inaugura
ball will begin in the pension building
The President leading the grand march
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
%+++#+*+++++*+*++*
WEATHER FORECAST. ;

; chickasha and vicinity: To ;
: night and Friday generally cloudy :
: warmer.
+++4+#++++++++++*
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04

= Sheriff Louthan today learned :
= that lily Baker the north side :
= booze merchant, after the shoot :
: ing bee Tuesday night, called at :
= doctors office to have bullet :
= wound dressed. The bullet struck =
= him in the abdomen but didn't =
= enter. the wound not being seri' :
= Gus. Nothing has been heard OF ,
= Baker since. =
%+++@4+++++++++++ = =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
NEW ADDITIONS ARE
PLACED ON MARKET

A. B. Thompson, the hustling real
estate man, is offering some fine bar
gains in the Scott Jones addition and
also five-acre tracts in the Garland
Barr addition at the south end Of
Third street The latter addition has
lust been plated and is now on the
market on easy terms.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
EASTERN STAR WILL
HOLD A BIG MEETING

The member of the Eastern Star will
meet tomorrow night with the Ma
sons and expect large crowd, includ-
ing visitors from other cities. Seven
candidates will be Initiated and other
business will be attended to. The Q.
d S. ladies will serve banquet at the
close Of the business session
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
MEpIcos WILL MEET.

The Grady County Medical Society
viii meet tomorrow evening at prompt
Is 1880 o'clock in Or G. R. ThrallkiIl's
office. There is important business on
hand and every member is requested
to be present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
PRosPEcToRs IN TOWN.

DR.. Gray of Mt. View. who purchased
a half block in the Phillips addition
through Phillips & Means few days
ago. was again in the city yesterday
on a prospecting trip He was accom-
panied by Mr.. Grubb Of Mt view, who
also eontemplates making investments
here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
Exit Teddy Enter Taft
: +++++*+++++++++%+
[. 7. RAlpEp AGAIN.

: Under Sheriff Yearta and Depu- =
= ties Fitzpatrick and Jones and Of =
: ficer Lovejoy called at the Legal :
: Tender last night and seized sixty =
= bottles Of whisky and a roulette :
Z wheel The liquor was sklllfully :
A nonnaatad Two arrests were 4
Z made. =
= The officers show no disposi- =
+ ton to let up in their crusade =
%++++@+%+++++++++ - =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-03-04
POLICE COURT TO-DAY.

VII. Henderson and one Curruthers
were in police court this morning on
charge Of fighting. The former was
fined S2S and the latter si1.
Two negroes We're also up for fight
ing.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-08

The pOnderous person with the I'm
pressive manner unfolded a map and
put stubby forenlnger down on Its
center.
There" he said. '.is the finest spot
for any purpose you can mention that
ever lay outdoors. For the farmer.
the stock raiser. the health seeker. the
business man or the professional man
It offers more Inducements than any
other section OF the United States. and
that means In the world. I'm Offering
you an opportunity that doesn't come
to the average man In a lifetime, and
II you let II go by you'll regret II only
once and that will be always. Let
me tell you that inside OF two OF three
months you won't be able to get that
land at ten times the price"
There's quite a lot Of IT," remark
ed the other man. 1T seems to me
that it's going to take quite a while TO
sell 100000 acres. I'll want a little
time to think It over"
That's your privilege. Of course"
said the ponderous person, with a pity
ing smile But II were you I would
not take any chances. II were the
only one selling the tracts It might
be different, but there is an agent for
every State In the Union. Each agent
has Just so many acres allotted to him
and l haven't more than 200 more lots
left In this State. Ten acres will cost
you $500. For 500 you get ten acres
Of the most fertile and productive land
on the footstool. Why is It fertilizer
Because 1t can't help II. The streams
coming down from the mountains IA
every direction contain just the ele-
ments-the chemical elements-that
that the soil requires. They have been
flowing through this tract for ages.
Ten acres will guarantee a comfortable |
living for the rest OF your life. Twenty
acres would mean wealth and without
any effort on your part"
.s.T1or,- 80 roD d0rra fbaf1y
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-08

the minute hand. for Il Is longer than
the hour hand.
The clock has neitlssr feet nor legs.
but II runs just the same. Il may
DO fast or slow. but Il does not walk.
IL always runs. snd Il never runs up.
II runs down. unless Il Is kept running
round. Providence wisely did not give
feet TO the clock.
The clock has key. but 40 lock,
and for that reason even the most
ignorant person never tries TO open
clock with the key.
Some clocks strike and some do not.
but no clock ever strikes with lts
hands. Just why a clock should BE- 70
peculiar IL no arair Of ours.
(of course this i no joke. Tho
striking Of a clock may D. m affair
OF hours. but It Il not spelled the same
way. We are not trying to b. funny.
This Is a dlguIfed article Please do
not interrupt Il agnin.J
There Is no clocks IN heaven. BE-
cause there Is no time there. Neither
Is there any night. and an eisht.day
clock wouldn't know when to stop.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-08

tunes from the crops They have
never known a failure. You can raise
alfalfa. grain, fruits OF all kinds. ber-
rieS. corn. anything. The climate Is
mild. balny, invIgoratlng. free from
malaria. warm IN winter aud cool In
sumner. The transportation In ave
years from now will BE- the best and
cheapest In the country, I tell you.
sir. II you could Just see that country
once you'd never want to leave II.
Finest class OF people. intelligent. en-
terprlslng and refined. every advant.
age that you can imagine. When the
division Is made you may draw a tract
that you can turn right around and
sell for ten times what you're paying
FOR Il. or even more. II you want 10 ger
quick returns on your money"
Suppose I draw a ten acres that
isn't goodT"
You can't You might get a piece
that isn't as good as some others. but
in that case you make up on the city
lot that we give free with every sale
OF the land. We hit on that plan 10
equallze the chances. If you draw one
OF the price tracts you don't get quite
such a good town lot. n you get
tract Of land that isn't rs well sltu.
ated as some then you're likely to get
a corner lot In the business district
Of the city. In five years we expect
to have a population OF 10000 In
at the most conservative
estimate. DO you see any chance to
lose on proposition like that7 You're
a man Of intelligence. How can you
loser
Il can't" said the other man. "Id /
have to buy some OF the land In order
10 do that and I'm not going to buy
Daily News.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-08
w~aaIpr superstIfIons.

In spite Of all her sound good sense
a German girl cherishes certain SUI
perstitions which she likes TO observe
on her wedding day. For instance
the moon must be increasing. neither
at the full nor on the wane. for wan
ing moon foreteIls that marriage, love
and luck will dwindle. while a full
moon denotes but stationary luck at
the best; but a waxing marriage moon
will bring an increase OF nuptial hap
piness. health and prosperity, says
WOman's Life.
Neither will any German bride, OF
whatever rank. wear pearls. for she
firmly believes In the fOrbidding old
adage, THE more pearls woman
wears upon her wedding day, the more
tears she sheds In after life" In the
Fatherland, too. II It rains upon the
bridal day, the bride will wisely look
upon the best side OF the matter, and
regards the gIIstening raindrops not
as her English sister dOes-as pro-
phetic Of tears, but showers Of bless
ings," while II she weeps at her mar
rage. she laughs after, saying she has
spent her tears beforehand, 80 that
she will have none to shed in her new
home.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-08
CHAPTER XIX.

Missile left of crying and stared at
Roger. He told Alison afterward that
those half-drowned blue eyes made him
feel quite bad-but then Roger was such
a soft-hearted fellow.
you do not understand" she said at
last, very slowly.
my dear little sister," he said, tax
ing her hand, Il do understand, and 80
does Alison, and we are both agreed on
this point. Repentance is apt to be trou-
blesome II II be carried beyond due bounds
and, in fact, it can degenerate into
selishness-and you are really very self
ish about this"
"Oh, Roger - exclaimed Alison, lit
tie shocked at this plain speaking. But
Roger knew what he was about he was
determined, as he said quantity, TO seal
up the fountain Of Missiles tears
as he not unkindT returned poor
Missile, piteously. "He calls me selfish,
just because am 50 sorry about papa"
I'VE are all sorry, Mabel" returned
her brother, seriously, though we do
not 90 about the house wetting the floors
with our tears, like medieval sinners.
declare it makes one quite damp to come
near you--it is really bad for your health,
my dear"
Now you are laughing at me- she
replied, pettishly.
"True, and that Is the unkindest cut
Of all. Is It not7 But / am not laugh
Ing when l talk about your seldshnes@
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-08

whole atmosphere in which these pOorreh people live
Is unhealthful.
This fashionable increase OF living expenses adds to
necessary increase OF expenses even OF men who object
H. for the whole community tends 10 adjust itself 10
the highest pitch possible Rents np servants wages
Increases professional fees higher larger tips must
be given the good restaurants raise their prices The
who wishes lead a simple and inexpensive life
finds Il harder The whole community Is corrupted
from the financial top City life becomes sort OF IN
tricate bur comprehensive and offensive robbery;
and TO avoid all these useless taxes modest man who
would hold fast his economic character must put him
self much trouble risk u being regarded
eccentrie-Norlds Work.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-08
FOR FUN, STUDY A CLOCK.
what May he Seen Upon a Finger
less Hands and EyeIess Face.


less Hands and EyeIess Face.
Did you every take time to consider
the ciock7 You should have done so,
II you have not. according 10 the De-
troit News-Tribune, seeing the cock
gives you the time whenever you ASK
It.
(No, this Is no Joke. II is a plain
statement OF fact.)
The clock is 30 sensitive that II con-
stantiy keeps it's hands before It's face.
This Is due to the fact that. through
no fault Of its own, It has been doing
time for many years In the most pub
lie manner. 1t may be that, as the
face Of the clock has no eyes, nor
mouth, nor nose, nor chin, nor cheeks,
nor any OF the usual facial appurte-
nances, Il keeps its hands over IL
to hide these defects. But this can
scarcely be, we fancy, because its
hands have no fingers or thumbs, nor
has II any arms. and any attempt to
conceal one defect would only expose
another.
Most clocks have only two hands,
but many have three. and It Is some
what remarkable, anatomically AZ we'll
as numerically, that the third hand
is the second hand. It may also be
remarked that the minute hand Is not
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-08

@N spite OF its obvious and manifold advan-
I'M tagcs, the ready-niade family idea received
HXk another setback In New York the other
kNAkA day Mrs. Michael McCabe who OF.
E6GNNoE fered extraordinary bargain In that
ES0Hok1 line. refused TO accept IT,
When Mr. Michael McCabe first met his
wife her harrington she Is years old and
she was a glassbower by profession. He wooed and
her and consented 90 TO the Jersey
shore and have tied by expert Jersey magis
trate this suspicious occasion he had taken
her his welfurnshed house and explained how much
nicer It would be to reign there mistress than 10
blow any amount OF glass One thing he did not
plain her; he keeping Il delightful surprise.
This was that had nice ready-made family OF nine
already hand and she could dismiss all fear that the
magazines might include them In the list OF people who
gradually running the country by living In select
apartment houses lie very careful 10 keep this
because he did spoil the pleasure OF
the surprise.
What was the result Of this aectionate forehOught
and considerations Did the Mrs. Michael McCabe
appreciate what her husband had dOnel Did she
claim. as expected. "Oh. you perfect dearl always
did adore ready-m families" Did she7 She did not
She received the surprise with suppressed indignation
the establishment Of her husband who had naturally
counted quite different scene. What Is more after
a months experience OF a position such 10 few
1syearod girls she left her happy. wepOpuated home
and returned her mother. When Michael MeCabe fol-
lowed in hot haste reestablish diplomatic relations
scaled fence pawned her wedding ring for
81 and went 10 visit her aunt In observation-disclosures
Inter Ocean