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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-12
tBy Cad AlIard.)

DO you want street railroad?
II so, get busy
Don't allow grass to grow under
your feet
The paving is being pushed at such
rapid rate as to soon put the city in
such condition that 1t may be many
years before Chickasha has a street
car line.
1t costs $4,000 more per mile to
lay street track on paved streets than
upon unpaved ground
Parsons, Kan, city OF $4,000 in
habitants, has no street car line
Coffeyyille Kan, city Of 10000 In
habitants, has no street car line.
Both of these cities are sorely in
need of street car lines and would
have had them long ago had not the
mistake been made in paving their
streets and leaving no center parkage-
THE CENTER PARKAGE PLAN is
CHICKASHA'S SALVATION.
All the streets paved from this time
on should have a center parkage
Canal street, New Orleans, one Of
the prettiest streets in the South, has
the center parkage, and some Of the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-12
Cats Watching sparrows.

Every afternoon just before twilight
a row Of cats Of all ages, stages,
gauges, breeds. tribes and then a few
other kinds thrown in to sort OF even
up the balance Of things. can be seen
In the yard next to ST. Andrew'a
church, at Eighth and Shipley streets.
All Of them are squeezed as close TO
the wall OF the church building as they
can get, and there they lie in wait for
sparrows which infest the creeping
vines that grow all over the wall Of
the church on the south side.
Every moment or 50 some iuckless
sparrow alights too near the ground
or chirps too loud, and some cat i'm
mediatcly makes running jump ur
the vine, and before the bird can fiy
from under the leaves II Is cat food
Sometimes as many as rs can be seer
in a row watching for their evening
meal OF birds. Wilmington News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-12
For Wedding, Holiday

For Wedding, Holiday
or Birthday Gifts you
can always find som e.
thing exquisitely ap-
propriate. Pickard's is
always distinguishable
at a glance. 1t pos
sesses a harmonious.
satisfying richness
made for use and orr
nam ent in every part
of the home.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-12
VALENTINE
IA! Il! CITY

r. G. Valentine, commissioner Of In
dian affairs of Washington, D. c.,
passed through Chickasha this after
noon on his way to Ardmore.
Mr.. Valentine is making hurried
trip of inspection through the old In
dian Territory part Of the state, He is
accompanied by B. Johnson, law Off
Ger from the department at Washing
ton.
The commissioners was Joined here
by Local Indian Agent Dyche and Rev
erue Collector Kelsey, who will accom-
pany him to Ardmore.
Mr. Valentine will visit MuslSogee at
the close Of his trip through the state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-12

suits without she consent Of the al
legged plaintiff; and whether plaintiffs
or defendants owning many different
tracts Of land could be punched under
one cause of action, instead Of indIyld-
ual actions.
There are III attorney representing
defendants in the title suits, and 9th
ers besides the committee appointed
will write briefs on other points IN
yolved
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-12
CLIMB MT. RAINIER
Trip Made Possible by Abate-
ment Of Volcanic Action.
Party Of ExpIorers Return to seats'e
After Successful Assent Of Peak
--Moss-Grown Rock Covered
Under Several Feet OF Snow.

Seattle, Wash.--The party OF ex-
plorers banded together under tne
name of Mountaineers have returned
from their Mount Rainier trip, Tney
report that volcanic action. which mas
grown more feeble each year, mas AZ
most entirely disappeared, and moss
grown rocks. always visible four years
ago. are now buried under several
feet of snow. They climbed TO tne
summit Of the mountain over the new
and previously untried northeastern
side, visible from Seattle.
The route had been avoided py
climbers and tourists because OF It's
mystery, precipitous slopes and din-
cult passages. Walls of rock and ice
forbade any save daring climbers. un-
der military discipline, to make the
ascent.
This route was first taken by !. Y
Russell in 1893. Maj. q, $, Ingram
made the Journey in 1905 and pointed
out to the Mountaineers where ne had
seen the moss-grown rock near tne
crater. denoting subterranean heat
Heavy snow now covers the spot
Great lets Of steam that shot upward
at that time have disappeared or now
feeblv give evidence of their existence.
Asahel Curtis predicts that traces of
volcanic life will disappear entirely
within a few years.
"The climb from Winthrop to White
glacier was over ice, no rock being
visible after the climbers passed Big
Cleaver, at an elevation OF 10000 feet
Mr.. Curtis says the Mountaineers
named the northeastern summit in
honor of Geologist Russell. who named
and mapped the glaciers.
.The country above our camp, $500
feet above sea level" said Mr.. Curtis,
"was most beautiful Wallace wall is
a sheer precipice 5000 feet in height
and we timed avalanches In their de-
scent. They we're SO far above us
and SO remote that as they dislodged
themselves they seemed to hover In
the air like ice PARTICLES but we knew
they were falling through space with
terrific speed. On several occasions
we found that they were Sh minutes
In falling
eve planted the Alaska-Yukon-Pa Pa
cific banner in tie snow while the
wind was blowing As miles an hour
but were unable to make 1t stay. Ths
gale broke the fiagstaff short off
4 Shortly afterward Maj. Ingrahan
brought another stan and set 1t firm
ly in the rocks at the crater ant
there we left 1t waving in the wind"
The journey to the summit. over th'
route taken, measured about eighteen
miles. Camp Curtis, the temporar.
home Of the party and the scene 0
nightly camp fires and JolIty, wa
$500 feet above sea level. Columbia
Crest, the utmost peak, is l4.526 fee
in height
Friends met the men and womei
climbers at the train and they wer
warmly greeted by more than 500 per
ple. Dressed in their climbing COZ
tunes and carrying heavy marchin
knapsacks. camp supplies and poles
their noisy steps resounded along tn
station platform. but they denied tina
they were fatigued, and all were elate
at the achievement of the trip Of e!
pIoration.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-12
i. 5. ATTORNEY PROMOTED

Guthrie. Okla. Nov ti.--Isaac W.
Taylor. Of the United States attorneys
office, has been notified BY the de-
partment Of justice Of his appointment
az first assistant attorney for the
western district Of Oklahoma, effect
i've December |, succeeding John w.
seothorn, resigned. John Nv thinner
man. Of Oklahoma City, succeeds MT.
Taylor as assistant United States at
torney.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-12

The Rock Island official car, which
went south last evening, returned to-
day, stopping over during the noon
hour in Chickasha. The officials on
board we're General Superintendent OF
Motive Power Tollerton, Of Chicago; /;
Assistant Superintendent Williams. OF
Fort Worth, and Division Superintend-
ent Hallock, Of Eel Reno
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-12

If you are contemplating building
anything in the nature Of fireproot
construction, don't fail TO consult Har'
rold Macklin. specialist in Ferro-Con-
crete. Under First National Bank
chickasha. 1O-6-1mo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-12
DON'T FORGET

20 Aar yonr telephone bill by Nov 10
aud avoid having your telephone serv-
,ei- iisc1ntinued. list
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-07
With Ceremonies More Striking in Many Re-
spects than Ever Before
PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Escorted by Foot and Horse Guards from Executive Man
sion to the Capitol-Unusual Interest aiken in the
Proceedings Days Session of Legislature a
BusinessLi One-Adjourned to Tuesday.

was dissolved and the party returned
to the executive chambers where
short reception was held.
First Days Session Businesslike.
The first days session was a busi-
nesslike one, considering the very
large proportion of new members. The
senate was more expeditions than the
house, due mainly to the readiness of
Senator Searls to offer the usual res
olutions nededed to fullNa equip the
body for business.
Lieut. Governor Weeks Takes Oath.
Senator Brooks of Torrington had
presided until Lieut-GovernOr Weeks
appeared and took the oath. The lat
ter quickly showed his familiarity with
senate procedure. In accepting the
greeting Of the senate, the lieutenant
governor said. In assuming the du-
ties and responsibilities Of the office
. to which L have been chosen by the
electors of the state l do SO with feel
ings of pleasure together with feel
ings OF uncertainty. OF pleasure i'm
being associated with members of this
honorable body selected by an iutelli-
gent electorate and clothed with au-
thority to legislate for the protection,
the prosperity and happiness of our
grand old commonwealth: and with
feelings Of uncertainty owing to the
CONSCIOUSNESS o. my limitations ana
lack of experience. But in the per-
Torrance of the duties of the office
Will promise You my best efforts and
shall endeavor to be always just ana
impartial / therefore ask your help
and consideration to the ends that the
business Of tine session Of the legis-
lature may be expedited. May we not
indulge in the hope that this session
of 1903 shall at its close be classed
as one of the shortest and also as
one Of the best as regards the quality
of its legislatiop and thereby meet
the appreciation Of the people Of our
state ?"
seniors, permit me to express the
desire that the feeling of regard which
we now entertain towards one another
MAY soon ripen into friendship. and
when the DAYS of your legislative ac-
tivity shall have 1asscd you may recall
them with a feeling of satisfaction and
pleasure"
Aid for Earthquake Sufferers.
The sum total Of new business of the
day W& the passage by the house Of
a resolution To appropriate $4,000 for
the earthquake sufferers, which the
senate tabled until the next session.
Senator Luther, who made this motion.
thOughtShc emergency had passed. and
he furtNr believed that the gift of
two millions by this country was good
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journal prinaed daily and at the end
of the session $50 copies for dis,ri5u-
ton instructing the messengers to
distribute mail matter: authorizing the
clerks to have the list Ot bills priated,
and TO publish the legislative bulletin
daily: authorizing, the comptroller tb
furnish members with copies of the
general statutes.
Senators Fem, Peck Hurley and
Courtney were appointed on the conf
mittee on the canvass Of votes for state
officers.
A resolution was passed allowing the
committee on interpretations the use, Of
the senate ante room.
A resolution was DaSsejl pending
the daily reading Of the journal and
the calling Of the roll.
A committee from the house an
nounced that the house was ready for
Senator Fem. for the committee on
the canvass Of votes for state officers.
made a report and offered resolutions
declaring the officers elected. The re-
port was accepted and the resolutions
passed. On the motion of Senator
Fem the report and resolutions were
Immediately transferred.
Senator Luther. for the committee
to wait on the retiring governor. re
l''i tNN tAlclL AA4o AtiAEliNH AlifA ilO III -
ther communication to make to the
general assembly. On the motion of
Senator Searls the report wos imme-
diatcly transmitted TO the house.
A resolution was passed raising q
committee Of one senator and two rep
resentatiVes to inform the governor
eject Of his election. Senator BIaEes-
lee was appointed as the committee.
Senator L4at:mer vas appointed on
the committee of one sepator and two
representative to inform th2 state Of
fcers of their election.
Senators Alsop and Turner were ap-
pointed en- the committee to notify the
-governoC-elect of his elec-
tion.
To Caucus for United States Senator.
Senator BIakeslee presented a notice
from the republican caucus stating
that 2 joint caucus Of the senate and
house viii he held Tuesday next at z
clock in the afternoon for the pur-
pose Of rominating q candidate for
United States senator.
THE HOUSE.
The house was called to order at
1902 by the retiring speaker. John o.
Tilson, of New Haven. Prayer was
offered by tae Rev Frank Countryman
of Stony Creek, the choice of the gem
eral caucus for chaplain
Representative Scott of Plymouth
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A' "A VI hA'ttFlN"
presented by Mr.. Scott Of Plymouth
and was adooted. The clerk admins
tered the oath.
Chaplain.
MI Scott also presented resolutions
appointing the Rev. Frank Countrs-
man of stony Greek to he the house
chaplain. twas adonted.
RuIes.
The rules governing the house Of
1897 were adopted.
Committee to Senate.
The speaker appointed Mr.. Hayes Of
Waterbury and Mr. Tingier of Vernon
a committee to inform the senate that
the house was organized and ready ior
business.
Messengers.
Mr.. Hail Of wellington. resolution
appointing the following as messen-
gers: Charles IT. Hammer. Wethers-
field. Hartford county: 0. c. HUI.
Bethlehem. Litchfeld county: A. y.
Vaughn. POmfret. Windham county:
F. ~ Taylor. Lebanon, New London
county.
A similar resolution named the fol-
lowing doorkeepers: Julius l.. Wilder
Essex. AIiddleSeX county: Wallace T.
Horsfal. Bethany, New Haven coufs-
ty: George =. Sherwood. Weston. Fair
field county: r. B. Horton Union.
Tolland county: Harry L. Hayden. FL
lineton. Tolland county: William
Swain. Famden. New Haven county.
Canvass of Votes.
The speaker appointed the following
as a committee on canvass of votes
Messrs. D'EsopO Of Hartford Walton
of New London. Carr of Bridgeport.
Fisk of Branf0rd Tibbits of Norwich.
Mack of Portland. Buckley Of Union,
Kyle of New Milford. This commit
tee proceeded Immediately to its duties
and shortly afterward reported the
election Of officers Of the state.
Mr.. Hall Of W-iiiiretcS. sir. Peck Of
Stratford ana Mr.. Rockwell of Bristol
We're appointed TO canvass the vote for
state senators.
From Retiring Governor.
The committee 10 MATT On the re
tirins governor and inquire as 10 his
further pleasure was appointed by the
speaker aud were Ar Bishop CT %ew
Haven ard Mr.. Higgins Of Winchester
The committee reported that his ex-
cellency had nothing further 10 Offer.
$1,000 for Earthquake Sufferers.
Mr.. Bishop of New Haven offered a
resolution thar the house make an
appropriation of $4,000 FOR the earth
quake sufferers in Ttsly. Mr.. .I.cos of
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GEORGE L. LILLEY,
of Waterbury,
Governor.

was held to attend upon the governor.
Z and il was dusk before the large gath
ering fled out Of the chamber.
Both Branches Organized by Noon.
Both branches had completed their
pPe. iuinary work of organizing Ey noon
end thon followed q ;ong DELAY because
tbs governors escort had a long march
out to the executive mansion to re-
ceive the new governor and conduct
him to the capitol
Entrance to the Chambers.
! Upon arrival at the south portico the
/. Foot Guards were drawn up along the
F.appros ches and the line was extended
through the building to the executive
Offices. The sun shone brightly upon
u-s he military bodies is GovernLr WoCG
: ruff and Govern or-eIect IilieY left their
carriage and the salute from the field
pieces was just dying away as they
I 4 entered the capito amid the cheers of
TTfhe many spectators and the waving If
ksnsndkerchiefs by she women. Next
r came Brigadier General Cole, the sec
Eret5rics OF the two eoyeTuOTs, and then
/ she staff officers. headed by Majors
EsTaeodors Roosevelt and Lyon of the
FAtwo staffs. Other officers followed
T 2GeAntime. with the music IF the bands
In their ears the members Of both
branches had rushed into their cham
bers and passed the necessary resOui-
soint convention. Seated directly, IN
tiEFont Of the speakers desk were Mrs.
sSAlley. wife of tire new governor Mrs.
.dFIliev, his mother and other membe-s
~ ire family and personal friends.
D Much Interest Shown in Major Roose-
velt
/ A hEsil fell over the gathering as the
= PHnouncement was made OF the ap-
ppoach of the incoming officers, and.
zSea by High Sheriff Dewey OF Hartford
EEoUnty Governors Woodbury. and T;iiey
Fgralked in. followed by Secretary OF
reRste Matthew Rogers. State Treas
rprsF patJen and Comptroller BradstTeet
sRnd the justices Of the supreme court
/ ~ errors. al or whom took seate urcr
the platform. The STAFF officers had
eFats just inside the door and within
Ne chamber ss well as outside there
NHs much interest shown In Major
Roosevelt. who bore the scrutiny Of
hundreds OF pairs Of eyes with good
grace.
Reading Of the Message.
Lieut. Governor Weeks, who a short
time before had been sworn in by
Chief Justice Baldwin, presided. and
welcomed Mir LiJey who was pre-
scented TO the general assembly amid
much applause. The oath was admin
igtsrsd and Governor Lilley began the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-07
Creditors Seize
Everything
END OF A MOST METEORlC AND
MYSTERIOUS CAREER.
COUNT" HAMON DISAPPEARS
Cut Dashing Figure in Paris for
Years-FornerIy Known in America
as "cheiro, the Palmist."

Paris, Jan. 6.-"Count" Louis Ha-
mon, formerly known i'm America and
Europe at "Cherio. the Palmist." and
before that as plain John Warner, is
a. fugitive from France tonight. and
the entire American ana English col
Ony is discussing one of the most me-
teoric and mysterious careers which
ever dazzled Partisan society
Scores of Creditors Appear.
Hamon is charged with embezzlc-
ment, and his symptuous offices, where
he edited a newsp paper called The
American and conducted bank and
other enterprises 70 which Americans
loaned capital are bare and empty,
scores of creditors having descended
and seized everything The COM
plainants against Hamon are Mrs. Ju-
liza p. Newell and Miss Josephine Pom
eroy. formerly of New York. but now
residents of Paris. who claim that they
turned over to Hamon stocks to the
market value Of $500,O0O. on which
Hamon agred to raise a loan through
London banks of $3.50. 900 They al
lege. however, that HamOn neither nc
gotiated the loan nor returned the
stock in consequence Of which they
began a criminal action against the
Hamon bank.
Hamon had been a dsshing figure i'm
Paris since his arrival here six years
ago. He lived in costly apartments in
the Due Du Bois De Bollogne. Con-
siderable mystery alta ches to his title.
which has been questioned. He claim
ed to have inherited it from his father.
who received it from the pope. The
mans real name is said to be l.. +.
Warner
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Condensed TelegramS

Rear Admiral Barnett, superintend-
ent of the naval observatory, is re-
ported critically IL.
The English Governments AdViees
from Peking indicate that foreign in
terests are in danger.
Tuberculosis Costs the State of New
York s63OO0,000. the economic value
of lives lost annually.
Nah Hong, a Chnaman, was hang
ed at Macleod Alberta, by Radcliffe,
Canada's Official hangman.
Argument Was Made Before the
Of appeals to hear patent cases.
Yellow Fever Is Again Epidemic in
the state Of Yucatan, Mexico, and a
number Of deaths are reported daily.
c. J. Fsrson, District Manager of a
life insurance company at Annoy, Chi
ma. committed suicide by shooting.
w. !. Buchanan, special commits
si0ner from Washington. was present
cd to Gomez, president of Venezuela.
Miss Katherine Root, a relative Of
sSttIfldiN tNUDl. ultu VI tpliN us loAA9 elS
the result of an automobile accident.
President elect Taft Cemmends the
movement to raise half d million dol
lars for the Lincoln Memorial univcr-
sity.
The House Committee having in
charge the various appropriation bills
is busily occupied with hearings and
meetings.
It Is Possible that President Roose-
Welt viii appoint an anti Bryan dem
ocrat to the federal bench in North
Carolina
orville j. Wright Declares that it
is impracticable to biuld airslips large
enough to supplant passenger ships
and trains.
1t Is Reported at Reggie that an
IIngisl speaking family met death
i'm the collapse of the Hotel Central
in that city.
Three Congressional Election con
tests from South Carolina were de-
cided by the committee in favor Of
sitting democrats.
The Naval Bureau Has Outlined
plans for 25,000-ton battleship--
larger than any thus far authorized
for tho American navy.
The Plant of the Puget Sound Mills
and Timber Co. said to be the biggest
shingle mill in the world was burned
The damage is about $415. 000.
Report of a Revolutionary Outbreak
i'm Nauchuria has been received at
Annoy. where it is said troops have
/ despatched to queel the rebels.
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the same city moved an amendment
making the amount $4,000. The
amendment was lost Mr. Bishop anu
Mr.. Loos spoke in favor Of the resolu-
ton. Mr.. Bishop saying that Rhode
Island had appropriated 10000 and
asking tcat the appropriation be maze
under SUSPENSION Of the rules. Mr..
Dunn Of Windham favored the resolu-
ton. saying that - It rad not been Of
fA~ed by Mr Bishop lie had ono Of sim
liar character to present. The resolu-
tiou was adopted without = dissenting
voice. II was at once transmitted to
the senate. The resolution proposed
that the money should be expended
through the American Red Cross so
clety.
On Canvass Of Votos for Senators.
The committee Oh election u stale
senator's reported. and the report was
accepted.
COMMITTEES to Notify Governor Elect.
Alr Hayes or Waterbury and Nlr
Dunn of Windham were appointed by
the speaker To notify the incoming
governor of his election.
Eoth houses adjourned until Tues
day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-07

Hartford, Conn. Jan. 6.-The new
executive and administrative govern
mcnt Of Connecticut was inducted into
office in the capitol today with cere-
monies which, though following prece-
dent for many years, were more strlk-
ing in many respects than ever before.
The Oath Administered.
Governor Lilley took the oath Of Of
ficc administered by Chief Justice
Baldwin, before an audience which
taxed the capacity Of the house cham
Der. while many scores of persons
crowded about the doors seeking ad-
mission, anxious to see and to hear
an executive in whom there has been
and is uncommon interest. 1t was well
into the afternoon before the joint
convention Of the general assembly
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-07

dam as tellers. The ballot resulted as
follows:
Whole number OF votes. eS............241
Necessary for ClOice. ice...............-.12l
ElnOrc :. Banks. ...........20
Richard I. Higgins. ......... SO
William j. Malone. .........
Mr. Banks was declared elected and
Mr. Malone Of Bristol and Mr Hig-
gins of Winchester We're appointed to
wait upon Mr.. Banks. inform him of
his election, and escort him to the
house.
Message from Governor Woodruff.
Charles 4. Julin.- executive secreiaf=
of the retiring governor, announced. a
communication from Governor Wood
ruff It was a special message. some
thing quite unusual to come from the
retiring executive on this day. 1t re-
lated to tie oyster grounds ot the state
and advocated taxation Of tnem as is
done in Rhode Island and some other
states.
Clerk 5lodqstt Elected.
\ ballot was taken for tae election
of a clerk. and William II. Blodsett u
Winchester was chosen. receiving 1Ai
out of 20J votes. Clayton Klein re-
ceived l6 and Sabm :. Russell 3. Mr..
Blodgett was assistant clerk last ses-
sion.
Assistant Clerk.
A resolution appointing Sabin :
RUsaell Of Killingly assistant cle"l< ,Vas