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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09
LIFE INSURANCE STOCK
SELLS WELL IN cHickAsHA

T. s. Mcqueen. who has been in the
city the past two days placing the
stock of the Oklahoma National Life
Insurance Company has sold to Chick
asha people stock to the amount of
$4,000. The company is capitalized
for million dollars instead Of $780,.
600 as stated yesterday
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09
DR.. KNAPP DELIVERS
A GREAT ADDRESS
Formers Rally Draws Crowd

With Convention Hall comfortably
Oiled, members OF the state board OF
agriculture, ra. Knapp. OF the United
States department OF agriculture. ). p.
Bentley, state agent Of the same: +.
r Ferguson and score OF special
agents Of the department. being pres
ent. the great farmers rally was called
10 order at 10 o'clock this morning
r. II. Wilson. county superintendent
OF schools. in a short address. extend
ed cordial welcome to the visitors.
IN behalf Of Chlckasha. taking occa-
sion also to compliment the big bunch
Of Minco boosters who we're present.
Hon. }. p Connors. president Of the
state board responded to the welcome
words and then delivered an address
lasting about an hour, on topics OF inn
portance to farmers. He emphasized
the need for better agricultural edu-
cation. better organization among
farmers 10 the end that they may take
advantage Of the unparalleled oppor.
tunities afforded in this country. An
other point that was stressed was the
importance Of tie farmer keeping out
Of debt. "The farmer who goes into
debt Is handicapped and cannot sue
ceed as he otherwise would declared
the speaker.
President Connors was followed by
Hon. Ewers White. member Of the
state board and known far and near
as the Alfalfa King Of Oklahoma"
Mr. White said that he had just con-
cluded a tour OF the agricultural states
Of the Union and he came home firm
ly convinced that Oklahoma was sec
ond TO none. In riclaess of soil, in
adaptability to a variety Of crops and
in climatic conditions. Oklahoma led
he procession Mr. Whites talk was
Of a practical nature and he gave many
valuable points on farming.
Following Mr.. White. Senator Bill
lups and several others spoke and then
the meetings adjourned for the noon
hour.
At 1880. a large crowd assembled
10 hear Dr. S. A. Knapp Of Washington.
d. G.. deliver his address on Increas-
ing Mans Earning Capacity II was
a mastery exposition Of a theme OF
vital interest and made last impress
sion on all who heard it. The speaker
was listened to with the closest atten-
ton. A fuller report Of his address
viii be published later
President J H. connelI Of the state
A. & NJ. College. was the next speaker.
his subject being Cooperation Of
Farmers Institutes with the A. & NJ.
f College. Il was az address Of deep
interest.
State Superintendent Cameron is on
the program for an address at the
opera house this evening
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09

Are ACTIVE

The home OF L. c. Elliot. so7 Chick
asha avenue was entered by burglars
hast night and a gold watch charm. $25
In money and several other yaluablea
we're taken. The visitors made no
disturbance and Mr. Elliot didn't know
tn morning came that he had had
company during the night
The residence OF Prof Denbo of the
BUSINESS College was also broken open
and the pockets Of the professors
trousers were emptled Of loose change.
This Is the sixth burglary that has
occurred In the city within a week
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09
REBEKAHs DONATE 70
THE ORPHANS HOME

The local Rebekah lodge will donate
large supply Of Elite enamelware
to the State l. o. o. r Orphans Home.
The dishes werc imported from Ans
tria by 7, L. Taylor and We're received
in Chickasha today. They are both
pretty and durable and we'll suited to
the use Of children
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09
Federal Office
Holders are Curbed

Washington, D. C., April s--Peanut
officeholders working. or supposed TO
be working for Uncle Sam. will in the
future be deprived OF the opportunity
of usurping Uncle Sans valuable time
rounding up political delegates.
Henceforh, they VIII devote all their
time during office hours. strictly to
the work the government is paying
them for Such is the Presidents
mandate in his fight for pure politics
throughout the country in general and
the South in particular.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09
CITY JAIL BREAK.

Bob Brown. in jail for larceny. flew
the coop last night, taking the hay
route as number OF other jail birds
have done during the past few months.
He was serving a sentence and was
TO be tried on another Charge this
morning
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09
Murphy Fought for
ChiCkaSha at Guthrie

Among those attending the farmers
rally is Hon. 5. W. Murphy, member
OF the legislature from Oklahoma coun-
~, Mr. Murphy Is a Republican and
was one Of the twenty-six members
OF the minority who supported Chick.
asha for the industrial school. He Is
a prominent figure in stare politics.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09
SERVICE OF sono.

The song service at the Second Bap.
tist church on Friday night Is largely
attended. especially By Young people.
Mr. ". d. Hargrayes Is the leader.
Everybody IS invited TO come and en-
10y tie music.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09
IN THE JUSTICE COURT.

Raymond Coulter was arrested in
The Rock Island yards last night on
charge Of yagrancy and Justice Moore
gave him a $40 fine and five days in
jail Walter Thomas arrested By Dep
uty Morris, on charge Of larceny, was
given the same dose by Justice Moore.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09

The Frisco westDound train which
now leaves al 19;55 p. m. changes time
Sunday, April II and will leave one
hour earlier. at ils55 a. M g-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09
cHIckAsHA VS.. pocAssEr.

chickasha and Poc1sset will mix It
On Sunday on the diamond al the old
Rock Island baseball park. A good
game IS promised.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09
COMMISSIONERS MEET.

The board Of county commissioners
have been in session at the court
house the past two days and have
ground out a large amount Of routine
business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09

The man who connects himself with bank does
In order to facilitate bis business interests
The man who becomes customer of this bank re-
eeves every possible guaranty Of security for his funds
our service Is prompt and accurate; every detail is
worked out In the bank for the customers benefit;
personal attention IS given to the requirements Of
each patrons business; explanations, information
and counsel are gladly given to all
This bank gives each customer personal assistance for
his business. We would like to prove to you the ad-
vantage Of bank connection here
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09

Mrs. f. NJ. Lindsay. 20s North Tenth
street, is spending a few day with
friends in Oklahoma City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. !. W. Johnson Of Ana.
darko are trading In chickasha today,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-09

Miss Par Nealy is reported in today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02
Military Organizations
VIII Lead TAFT Parade

Cen. Franklin j. Bell, grand marshal
or the inaugural parade today decided
that tile representatives Of the army
and navy associations and veterans of
the civil aad SDaujsh-American wars
vii compose separate division Of the
inaugural parade, and VIII Have the
honor Of escO-tlug Presideut-eIect Taft
TO the Capitol. where he will take the
oath 0I office
The decision OF General Bell not only
separates the civic and military repre-
seutatiEos who viii honor the PTeH-
dent 0u the 4lh OF March into distinct
sections but gives the place of honor
10 the military veterans of two wars.
Three new members of the committee
cu historic sites were announced at the
inaugural headquarters today. They
are Amos l.. Casseimau. Robert w. Cox,
and William E. Curtis.
Chairman Allies, of the finance com
mlttee, stated today that he matter OF
selecting a place for the inaugural ball
win probably be decided finally Mon
DAY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02
Wife Declares Husband Was
Killed to Save Self and
Sister.
THE ONLY WAY" "
SAYS MRS. ERB
Crowd ThrOngs Court House tC
Hear Dramatic Story of
Erb's Death.

MEDIA, Pa, Jan. My husband
was killed while trying TO kin me and
my sister He attacked me and when
/ fought him of he again tried to kin
me- When my sister came 20 my aid,
he tried to kill her. Then when she
wrested the revolver from him he was
finally shot II the captain had not at
takced us ike q mad man, he would
not have been hurt. Even Il he had
gone TO bed after the first attack there
would have been no shooting, but he
returned again and again 60 fight us
His killing could not have been avoided" q"
In voice broken by sobs, but with q
defiant attitude which revealed plainly
to all present that she considered that
she did nothing for which She should
have been blamed, Mrs. Florence Erb
today, ia the Old court house here, told
the story of the events Ga her home on
the night the captain lost his life by a
revolver bullet fired by her sister Her
story was dramatic in the extreme and
made a strong impression on the jury.
Nervous Under Strain.
While she knew that she was 10 be
called on soon as the proceedings be-
gan. she was nervous as she moved
through the aisle TO the witness stand.
From the moment she entered the court
room she showed that, seemingly FOR
the first time, she realized exactly her
position.
As the stern tones of her attorney
sounded out Florence ETb take the
stand" she shuddered perCepubly and
the tears were rolling down her CheenS
as She took the oath TO "Tell the truth
the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth so help me God
But her response was in q reasonable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02
COUNCILLOR YUAN
LOSES HIS OFFICE
Chief of Army Dismissed Be
cause He Is Not in Touch
With New Regime.

PEKIN. Jan. Yuan Shi Fai. grand
councillor and commandments OF
the army, was dismissed from office to-
day. His place iu the grand council
viii be taken by Ma Tuug. controller
and ex-governor of Pekin.
The reason given for Yuan sLi KaFs
relief iE that be Is III, but this is merely
to cover up the fact that Yuan has been
wholly out OF sympathy with new re-
gime.
The foreign ministers learned OF the
ediCt OF dismissal at ten minutes before
this afternoon and two hours the
later the American, German, and Brit
fish ministers were I'm conference at the
British legation The diplomats were
stil in conference at this afternoon,
and IL viii impossible IL learn tonight
what course the leading powers viii
take in this surprising development.
There lis nothing TO Indicate that the
dismissal of Yuan Shi Eai means dam
ger 10 foreigners, but the credit won by
China for it's good management OF the
crisis following the DENSE of the En-
peror and DOwager Empress and the
appointment Of a successor has been
swept away by this vlndlctlre act
Hilt.A VIII aoLJllal and arouse the
OUTSIDE world cripple CLiua's credit.
and postpone the withdrawal Of foreign
troops probably five years There are
grave apprehcUSIOus here of revolution
airy outbreaks lu such ceulars as Cam
ton and some of the most conservative
diplomats already are suggesting The
return OF foreign troops go the lines of
communication between peku and
Iuustiu
IL d not au eAasEeTatiOu To say The
foreign residents of pckin are gvcrc9m.
with astouislment as this evidence of
china capacity 10 take such a. re-
acuOuaTy step.
Auau Shi hai, as tie great vicerov Of
tul III province, was one OF the most
lulueHJlal and powerful statesmen IH
the Chinese empire.
NaLunBi tho successor or Yuan SM
ha1s has held many prominent posts.
Tie has been grand secretary. and from
1900 % 1906 us was president of tua
board of foreign affairs BE has been
also alleut of the board of the ray.-
nue, member of tine finance committee.
and commanding general of the eeld-
aTmerle. lie Is a native OF MauunrIa
and a. provincial graduate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02

The investigation by the Engineer De
partmeut into the matter of the alleged
ovcrpaymoul to- the Brennan Construc-
uou Company has not yet disclosed the
responsible persons. according TO Com
missioner Cosby
Major Cosby said today that the mis-
take ln the measurement of the sand
box. as the result Of which was over
paid. 10 is alleged, between $4,000 and
500 900. occurred four years ago. and it
is doubtful whether the responsibility
will ever Dee definitely determined.
The Commissioners have as yet re-
Coiycd 400 reply from the brennan Con-
EtrucLgu ~ LAeIr communication notify
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02
SCORES G. O. P. PLAN
OF TARIFF REVISION
Declares That Republican Scheme Viii Fail to
Give Relief From EXorbtant Rates of
Duty-POintS Out a Joker"

RepT sentative Raudeu OF Texas has
issued a statement regarding the pro-
posed Republican plan OF tariff re-
vision in which be gives warning that
this plan, II carried out, viii fail TO
give any relie2 TO the country from ex-
Orbitant rates OF duty.
Mr.. RandeH. Is one Of the Democratic
members Of the Ways and Means Com
mitLse VINO has evInceI O. deep inter
est a deep interest In revision and who
was IN close attendance on all the hear
ings. He declares that the present
tariff Law, az yell as tile one the Repub-
Iican majority of the Ways and Means
Committee is preparing, gives more bur
den and less benefit TO the South and
West than TO other sections Of the
Union and bears harder on the poor
people in the North and East than it
does on the rich. "The plan evidently
IS to punish any State or section that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02
President Frames Plea
For Victims of Disaster

Aroused to the highest pitch Of sym
parhy for stricken italy. the President
devoted almost the entire day 20 tho
collection of material TO guide him On
framing his message that win, on Mon
day. cali on Congress for au apprupris-
uou frT the earthquake sufferers.
Following tHe lengthy conference hf
last night with Senator Hale. Acting
Chairman OF tHe Senate Committee o1
Appropriations, and his brief aud i'm
formal talks with Speaker Cannon and
other members of Congress during -
New Year reception the President CON
fCTred this afternoon with Assistant
Secretary Bacon and Secretary Of the
Navy NCWbeTrE- Although the discus
sion was ended without "A definite de-
ci-iou as % just what aid he Govern
ment would render, 1t was announced
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02

voted for a revenue tariff says Mr..
Randell, by placing all the burden
possible on the people and allowing
them none OF the incidental benefits.
They must vote the Republican ticket
or be punished by law"
This scheme, according to Mr. Ran
dell. makes the tariff a political party
club.
Mr.. Rauden says the tariff viii oe
revised. but the burden OF the pr0duc-
ing masses win not be lessened. He
declares farmers and catJlemen have
been cajOled by a duty on hides. but
Dy Republican construction a large ma
1oriLy of the hides used in the country
are admitted free
Now, he asserts, the scheme IS to
give free hides and reduce the tariff on
shoes, leather, and the Ike just low
enough 10 prohibit impOrtatiOus, thus
continuing to subject the country TO the
Iapacity Of the shoe and harness manu-
factUrers. Other schedules viii be sim
Iarly changed To deceive the people, ac-
cOrdiug To Mr.. RandeU.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02
WEATHER REPORT

"--| "@IT""I y" o|"I--a| -|----|-
out the eastern. central and aoulharu
States
The crest of the cold wave ts NOW
passing into the Atlantic. but g.a tom
ueraLara Us rising again u practically
all sections west or the ApUaIacHIaus
cold weather however HtiIl remains lu
Alberta
The winds along the middle Atlantic
Coast VIII De moderate southwestern.
becoming variable.
Steamers departing today for E.s.-are-
an ports VIII have moderate southwest
rrIy winds with generally fair weather
Eg the Grand Banks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02
NIGHT RIDERS WIFE
RETRACT2 EVIDENCE
She Testified Falsely
on the Day Previous, as
Instructed.

UNION CITY, Tenn, Jan 2-Today's
session of the circuit court for the hear
ing OF testimony lu behalf OF the eight
alleged night riders charged with the
murder of Captain Quentin Raukin had
scarcely opened WREN the sensation of
the week was sprung.
Attorney General Caldwell asked THAI
Mrs. Wad Norris, at her own request,
be recalled Mrs. Norris. wife OF Wad
Morris, yesterday, as a witness for the
defense, testified that her husband, who
is under arrest and who recently made
q confession, was at home on the night
of October 18th, the day Captain Rankin
was killed.
ContradlCts Husband
In giving such evidence she fatty con-
tradicted the statement made by her
husband. who says he was not present
at the murder, but was taking care
of the horses ridden by the night riders
Hrs. Norris was allowed to take the
stand, and said that she had, since
tesifying yesterday morning, realized
that she ought to correct what she had
said ON the witness stand
She then proceeded 10 state that she
had been persuaded to tell what she
had told yesterday. She thought fl
was right at that time. but since then
SHE had become convinced that it was
NOT right Mrs Norris said that Joe
Hogs and Hardin Long had told her
that if she did not testify as she had
done yesterday her husband would be
hanged.
These men came TO see her while she
was stopping al Il relatives house. and
also had talked with her while m
Union City. Sine said that she was thus
induced 90 swear that her husband was
at home ou the night of the murder
Sine then declared that ou the night
Captain Rankin was killed. her husband
left home at o'clock. and did not
return until e or o'clock next morning
Sees Attorney General.
Mrs Norris said that Attorney Gen
eral Caldwell first refused To- see her
when she wished to do soon after she
had testified yesterao-. but finally did
$50, ard hc allowed her 90 spend the
Continued on Sixth PageD
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02

voice and clear enough 10 be heard
throughout the crowded court room.
Awaits Questionings
The widow was garbed ia deep mourn
ing and long crepe streamers dragged
from the back Of her hat, mute evi-
dence of her bereavement AS she
settled herself back ia her chair she
half closed her eyes as she awaited the
first question Of her attorneys
She gave her name and the answers 20
the preliminary questions that brought
her up to the night OF the tragedy iu a
soft voice that at times was So weak
that fl was hardly audible to the twelfth
juror in the boX the length o. the rail-
away from her. But, under the skuIfui
questioning gf her attorney, she soon
becaEe composed and her responses
were clear and carried TO the outer
Continued on Sixth Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02
BRIDE LOVES FRIEND;
HUSBAND KILLS SELF
Suicide Follows News That Wife Of
Three Weeks Has Second
Affinity


LONDON. Jan. When young An
thony Strong, OF Bristol. was told by hls
bride Of three weeks that she loved his
lifelong friend and ClaHsmata at OK
ford. Reginald Blake. Ea called the
couple together and discussed with them
the best possible means 10 arrange a
divorce that they might marry and De
happy
To-Day tle body of the young husband
vas found iu bis rooms. where he had
killed himself by hanging Strong was
The son ut a wealthy Bristol clergyman.
Flake Us the scion OF I'll noted family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02

4 general change viii be made u the
time tables of the Pennsylvania Rail
road ON Monday, January 4 The Ieav-
ing time from Union Station, Washing
ton. OF several trains to the West and
North viii be changed A new hve-h0ur
train to New YORK will be esta bIished
10 leave washington daily at 800 A. nj.
An additional night train 90 New York
viii leave Washington at 1910 midnight
Sew time tables should be ina hands OF
agents on January &-AaYts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02
TWO DIE IN FIRE.

BUFFALO. N. y. Jan. Mrs. Har-
vev j.. Spencer, sIXty-five years old,
and her son. r. c.. Spencer, assistant
cashier OF the Bank Of Hamburg, met
death early today In fire in the home
at Hamuurg. eight miles west or here.
The house was practically destroyed
An 0yarncated furnace is supposed TO
have been the cause.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-02

NEW YORK, Jan. 2-Ouo of tho im-
Dortaut DELEGATIONS which is planning
to attend the Inauguration oi Trcs..
deut-eIeet Taft, on March s. is the
Union League Club of Brooklyn. which
numbers zoo members. and which i'm
tends TO do matters uu iu style and 20
iu body 10 the Capital According TO
present plans the Union League Club
viii charter a special train for tLg trfn.
and will march I'm tie parade