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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
CHARGES DENIED
 BY NIGHT RIDERS

Union City, December 15.-AIl knowledge of the murder of Capt. Quentin Rankin, at Walnut Log, by a band of night rid CTS, was denied in every detail by Garrett Johnson and Arthur Cloar, alleged lead CTS of the organization, when they took the stand in their own behalf here today in the trial in which they are charged with murdering Captain Rankin. Johnson even went so far as to say that he knew nothing about the night riders and that he never saw any of them, or talked to the. Cloar admitted that he accompanied the night riders upon one raid, but said he did not consider that might riding as they did not put on their masks until they reached their destination. On cross examination Cloar said he had never car ried gun in his life.
 The state rested its case early today, af ter introducing one witness. Ed Powell. whom the night riders forced to accom- pany them to Wards hotel on the night of Rankin's murder. Frank Fehringer, the states star witness in the previous night rider trial, was not used. It is understood that he was reserved for re- buttal evidence, although the state does not intimate such was the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
MANN'S CANAL BILL
 SHARPLY OPPOSED
Mrs. Ocey Snedd's s Mother
 Placed Under Arrest

victims aunt, now being held in New Jer- sey for the grand jury in connection with the case.
 When Mrs Martin was confronted in her room by detectives she almost col lapsed and 1t was some time before she gained sufficient strength to start on her journey to headquarters. It was first pro- posed to take her to headquarters on the subway, but her weak condition made this impossible. Urged py the officers, she made several attempts 10 start, but would then sink gasping into chair
 A taxicab was finally called and with Mrs. Martin murmuring. T think I can stand 1t now' she was taken away. as- sisted on each side by a detective.
 The warrant for Mrs. Martins arrest was issued by the New Jersey authorities, who had learned yesterday of the pres ence of mysterious woman at the Ho- tel Bayard.
 Mrs. Martin was dressed in deep mourn ing and her face was almost completely hidden by a. heavy veil. She gave her pedigree in whisper and said that her oe- cupation was ''house work.
 Detectives tried to question her concern ing the case, but she was quick to reply 1 that "I will not talk about this until I 1 have had the advice of my lawyer Thereafter, she sealed her lips concerning ] the mystery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Steamer Official Arrested.

New York, December 15.-Charles William J. Fielding of the steamer Neapolitan Prince, of the Northwest ern Transportation company, which ar lived here on Saturday last from Rot tcrdam, was arrested here today on a warrant charging that unsanitary con ditions existed in the steerage of his vessel. This is the first arrest of the kind since the immigration commis- sion's report on the alleged horrors to which steerage passengers are subject ed was published. Fielding was held in $500 bail for examination tomorrow. The warrant for his arrest was based on a report made by a customs in spector, who maintained that the yes sel carried 771 steerage passengers, which necessitated great overcrowd- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
woodmen Application Denied.

Atlanta, Ga, December 15.-The ap- plication of the EminenS Household of the Columbian Woodmen for injunc- tion, the effect of which would be to oust from the control Of this fraternal order Jonathan B. Frost, an eminent consul, and head of the order, and his associates, was denied by Judge Pen
 ileton of the Fulton county superior court today. Upon motion of counsel for the Columbian Woodmen, Jude Pendleton granted supersedeas which prevents any change in the status of the order at the instance of either of the contending factions until the state supreme court shall have passed upon the questions presented to the court in the application for in- Junction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16

Washington. December 15.-Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, now in command of the department of the east, will be the next chief of staff of the army, Secretary Dickinson announced today. General Wood will succeed Gen. J. Franklin Bell, whose term expires next spring.
 General Woods rise in the army has been one of the most spectacular in its history. Entering the medical corps as an assistant surgeon in 1886 he has been promoted by leaps and bounds so that next April, when he assumes his new duties at the war department, he will be at the head of the army. He Is only 49 years of age.
 Attention was called to Wood before he had been in the army six months. While serving in the capacity of assistant sur geon he voluntarily carired dispatches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16

Chicago, December 1o.-A report that William Thomas van Court of Omaha, civil engineer, had been shot in Bo- lvia, has caused relatives here to ask the state department at Washington to investigate the matter. Van Court was last heard from in September, 1908, at which time he was employed by the Ma tional railway of Bolivia in the ccnstruc- ton of line from Oruro to Cochabam- ba letter to his mother in Omaha announced that strike of employees had been called and that he feared trouble.
 In the search for him and the effort to obtain news of his whereabouts. A.
 G. Norris. chief engineer of the Peru vian Central railway. by which company Van Court had been previously employed, was appealed to, among others. Norris, in his letter to Mrs. Van Court, said: "I have not seen nor heard anything
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
GENERAL LEONARD WOOD
 HAD METEORIC CAREER K

through region infested with hostile Indians, making a journey of 70 miles in one night and walking 30 nisies the next day. In the same campaign he took command of a detachment of in fantry without an officer, when an en- counter was hourly expected with Ger onimo For his action in this campaign he was awarded a. medal of honor in 1896
 During the Spanish-American war Wood was colonel of the Rough Riders. For his services at Las Guasimas and San Juan Hill he was made a brigadier general. Later he was promoted to be a major general and was made governor general of Cuba.
 After the withdrawal of the American forces from Cuba, General Wood was sent to the Philippines. where he finally became commander of rf~ Philippine di- vision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
UNANIMOUS VOTE
 ON LURTON'S NAME

Washington, December 15.-The Senate committee on judiciary voted unanimously today to report favorably the nomination of Judge Horace H. Lurton to be an as- sociate justice of the supreme court or the United States. Some members Of the committee expressed the opinion that It would have been better to have named a younger man, Judge Lurton being Tn ms 66th year, but there was no general op- position to him or any criticism except as to his age. The report will be made on Thursday by Senator Bacon.
 It was stated by the committee that there might be some opposition to the confirmation to Judge Lurton in the Sem ate and it was thought advisable to let the opposition appear there rather than delaying a report. It was pointed out that Judge Lurton has had 25 years ex- perence on the bench, and the general opinion among the members of the com- mittee that he was entitled to the cour- tesy of prompt action by the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Search for storm Victims.

! Erie, Pa, December 15.-The heavy storm that has been raging here since Sunday still prevents tugs searching for more bodies of the victims of the Conncaut car ferry wreck. A brother of J. Clancy, one of the crew, today said that two men on the car ferry carried more than $1,000 each. their savings for years. Their bodies have not been recovered. Yawl boat No 2 has been found eight miles from Port Burwell. Can. but there were no bodies in it. Two victims were buried in Conneaut today, the entire popula- ton of the town being in attendance at . public funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Proposal Turned Down.

Ottawa, Ont, December 15.-A pro- rosal to agitate for the appointment of Canadian attache at Washington to advise with the British ambassador on Canadian questions was discouraged in the house of commons today by Premier Laurier. In asking that the resolution be withdrawn, Sir Wilfred said: "Even if we had an attache at Washington I do not think that t would be possible for him to pay more attention to the business of Canada than is paid by the present British ann haSsador."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Field Trials Are Fast.

Montgomery, December 15.-Despite wet grounds, the tirst series in the all ages stakes of the field trials was fast. By 4 o'clock the series was over. Ten braces were run in this series, but of the 26 dogs entered in the all age stakes. the judges decided upon the close of the Wednesday trials, to run cnly seven Thursday. They are Ro- dle's Lit, Caesars Ghost, Bill Johnson, Manitoba May, Milton, Pride of White stone, and Powhattan. One of the dogs, Black-Eyed Susan, ran away, but she will be allowed to enter before the second series Thursday. Birds were unusually plentiful Wednesday, but the scenting conditions made it hard for the dogs, and the horses kicked up more coveys than the dogs pointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Rules on Shipping Liquor.

Fort Smith, Ark, December 15--Ac- cording to restraining order issued by Chancellor J. V. Bourland, ship ments of liquor into prohibition terri tory must be designated. and before delivery to consignees notice of 36 hours must be given local officials of It's receipt. The matter at issue was in regard to shipments to the Green wood district of this county, the order applying to railroad and express com panies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Killed in Pistol Duel.

Lancaster, s. C.. December 15.-D. w. Belk and John Peach last night en- gagged in a pistol duel at Westville, Kershaw county, and as result Belk is dead and Peach is thought to be fatally wounded. Family troubles are said to have been the cause of the shooting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
AMERICAN IS REPORTED
 KILLED IN BOLIVIA

definite about him but rumor went around that he had been shot, being mixed up in some trouble in Bolivia. This was denied by other parties at 0 later date"
 Despite the denial that the missing man had been shot, his mother and rel-- atives here are alarmed.
 Parents Deny Rumor.
 Omaha, Neb.. December 15.-William Thomas van Court is son of Ed van Court, contractor of this city. His parents deny the rumor that their son has been reported to them or by them as having been shot.
 MT Van Court makes the statement that his son is engaged in railroad con- struction work in Chile and that an eff fort had been made to locate him def initely, but merely for the purpose of looking him up
 The last letter received by MT. Van Courts mother was sent from some place in Chile in May of this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Hope Had Almost Gone When Belgian Ruler Shows
 Recovery PEOPLE BEGIN ID THINK MORE OF THEIR MONARCH Parliament of Belgium Takes Up Con go Question and Repudlates the Criticism of England Re
 oardng Belgian Rule.
King Leopold Sinking.

Brussels, December 16. = The doctors held 0 consultation at 4 o'clock this morning. The result is not yet known. The king had fainting fits during the course of the night, but, nothwitn standing fair night. His condition is re- garded as critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Victor Lawson's Gift.

Chicago. December 15.-The gift of $1OO 900 by Victor F. Lawson to the S1,O00, 900 anniversary fund was an nounced today by officials of the local department of the Y. M c. A. Mir. Lawson gave $50,O00 of the $1,000, 900. Including MT. LAwson's gift, the fund has reached }731, 1,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
aehoensr ooes Ashore.

San Francisco. December 15.-The steam schooner Homer, bound from this city to Mexican ports, went ashore on a sandy beach, forty miles north of San Bias, according to cable advices received here today. The pas sengers and crew landed safely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Strikers VIII Return to Work.

ing arbitration by the state board of conciliation and arbitration. the 1900 strikers at the bagging mills of the Ludlow Manufacturing association voted tonight to return to work topor- row,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Burbank,s Mother Dead.

Santa Rosa, Cal, December 15.- Mrs. Olive Burbank, mother of Luther Burbank, the famous horticulturist. died tonight She was 96 years of age and was a native of Massachusetts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
scalded to Death.

Of those killed, some were scalded to death, others were badly mutilated. while one was cut In half at the waist. his dismembered parts being found at the op-
 
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-09
Unique Class Organized
At Christian Church


Last Sunday class was organized
on fraternal lines at the Christian BIZ
bile school, for men between the ages
Of l6 and as. Its motto Is Bear ye
one another's burdens"
This class will do larger work than
that done by the ordinary class. II
win not only teach the Bible but will
endeavor to get down where men live
and enter the realms of their every day
life. BY mutual compact Il was agreed
to take care Of the membership in sick
ness or accident and to become In a
measure an employment agency to fur
nish work for any OF the class mem
bers who may be ort of employment
There is no membership fee and all
men are requested to join in this effort
70 restore the ancient benevolence Of
the church.
The class will meet every Sundns
morning in the study at the Christian
church.
The following officers we're elected
A b. Cochran, president; II. p Ruff.
vice PRESIDENT r NJ. cavett, secre-
taly; A. L. Pettyiohn, treasurer; An
drew p. Johnson, teacher
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-09
INDIANS LOSE CASE.

Washington. Nov 9--In the opinion
by Justice Holmes of the supreme
court Of the United States. handed
down yesterday. he decided against the
ccmplainants in the case of thirteen
thousand choctaw and Chiclxasha In
dians who asked for redress for their
being excluded from the citizenship
rolls Of those nations when they were
prepared hy Secretary Hitchcock
March 4, 1907.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-09
FARM LOANS
LAST WEEK


Guthrie, Okla. Nov 9.-The follow
ing farm loans were made during the
week ending NOV. 8. BY the loan de.
partment Of the school land commits
SION
Julia Edwards OF Pawhuska. Usage
county, $1,000
Susan K. McAIakin Of Muskogee.
Muskogee county. seOO.
William G Johnson OF Faulkner.
Woods county. $1,000
John Morris Of sallisaw, sequoyah
county, $3.50.
Addison W. Cone OF Fi,zhugh. Pom
. totoc county. $1,000.
Robert Park Of weleeika, okfus-
kee county, $3.50
chas. + Faulkner Of Camet, Woods
county, $1,000
chas. y. Edwards Of Enid. Garfield
county. si.Soo.
w. A. Thompson Of Tahlequah,
Cherokee county 5000
Clay F. Moore Of corinne. Pushma-
taha county. $500.
Rebecca J. Irwin Of Sparks, Lincoln
county. si,2Oo.
Charlie F. French Of Jenkins. Payne
county. 5000.
Saunders NJ. Meals Of Mulhail, Lo-
gan county $1,000
Marion A. Coy Of Waynoka, Woods
county, $1,000.
Joseph A Grecnlee Of Konowa. Pot
towatomie county, 5000
r. G. and j. W. Sanders OF Asher,
Pottawatomie county. $3.50.
Milton D. Tudor OF Arcadia. Okla
homa county. $1,000.
Clarence = Lucas Of Dill, Washita
county, $500.
James Il Elmore Of Ripley, Payne.
county, 5000.
Ella Cook Of McLoud. Pottawatomie
county, $3.50.
James G. McNealy Of Bower. Pitts
burg county, $500
James r. Beck Of Fawn, Mcintosh
county, $625.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-09
A YOUNG OPERATOR.

Jesse Bowman. who is now employ
ed as operator at the Majestic Thea
ter Is perhaps the youngest operator
IN any moving picture show In the
country. being only about Is years old.
He was two years at the Lyric in this
city-and was admired for HIS atten-
ton to business as well as for his
youthful tact.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-09
IN FEDERAL COURT.

The case mentioned yesterday-the
Choctaw Flour g. Feed Company VS..
the Frisco Railroad Company. occupied
most Of The day IN court today, going
to the jury after the beginning OF the
afternoon session.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-09
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Motion Pictures
"A Bank Check" extra good drama.
The Great Pittsburg-Detroit Baseball
Picture.
Vaudeville
The O'Dowd Sisters. Singing, talk
ing and dancing. Don't fail TO see
them. They pleased their audiences
last night. Remember the piano to be
given away in January.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-09
MERcHANTs-po n Nowt

Sign board advertising brings re-
suits or the largest concerns in the
country wouldn't spend thousands year
" for the purpose Fifty-four square
feet painted ads at only soc monthly.
Southwestern Advertising Co.. City.
9-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-09
pRlvArE MONEY ro LOAN

ca good seesssstgs. Prefer short leans.
Mrs, D. L. Hopkins, 2ish chickasha.
11-5.0t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-09
FOR SALE OR TRADE

Half interest in outdoor business,
$500 in cash or trade will handle the
deal A paying investment. Call or
write 1919 South Fifth street.
1i.9 2td & itw
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-09
Brief Bits Of City News


s. NJ Westbroolx moved in to his
pretty new home. corne. Fourth and
Washington. yesterday,
The G. G. G. Pressing Club employs
the finest skilled workmen Try them
Phone 4S4 6-6t
No one mdersells the Owl Drug
Store. ll-S-tf
Mrs. I. N Wilson Of El Reno Is
spending few days with Mrs A. b.
Leeds.
Are your household goods insured?
Insurance is cheap. fires are not. See
Clark Rutherford. 1l0 North Third
street. Phone No. 2. 4-Gt
Plenty OF old papers for sale at the
Daily Express office, very cheap. Is
Let us fill your prescription. The
Model G-29d-tf
John A. Deering of Douglas, Ariz.,
is spending few days in Chickasha
visiting with friends and attending TO
business interests.
A. A. Holmes wants you to include
IN yor order today can of All Gold
brand fruits. Phones $40 and 2l5
1l-2-1mo
s The c. c. G Pressing Club has i'm
ported an experienced presser and
cleaner from Germany of many years
skill and knowledge. Call 434 and and
let our man call and make you price.
All work guaranteed. SGT
Supt. r. II. Wilson left this morn
irg for Pocasset and Minco to visit
the schools. He will return tomor-
row.
II you are contemplating building
anything in the nature Of fireproof
construction, don't fail to consult Har-
rold Macklin, specialist in Ferro-Con-
crete. Under First National Bank,
Chickasha. 10-6-1mo
Sheriff c. F. Worley of Garvin coun-
ty is here as witness in federal
court.
Get it at Brownsons Drug Store.
S~ss 2-2s-tf
Central Grocery Company can give
you quick service on your order for All
Gold brand fruits. Phone 315.
11-2-1mo
Miss Eta Meadows. who has been
doing stenographic work in Marietta,
Okla, arrived in Chiczasha yesterday
evening called by the serious illness
De her sister, Miss Woodie.
Spot cash will be paid for clean
cotton rags brought to the Express
office. diff
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-09

Attorney tnafleS IL. woody IS down
from El Reno attending federal court
Get Il at the Own, the quality drug
store. ST.
Charles Callahan Of Alex is bust.
ness visitor in the city.
Say Nunnally's when you wish some
thing extra nice in the candy line.
The owl Drug store has 1t. S-3t
Phone 4a4, the G. G, c. Pressing
Club. let us call and make you figures
on any work in our line you wish done.
Everything guaranteed. G-6t
Plenty of old papers for sale at the
Daily Express office, very cheap. I'll
Fred Kenzle, a machinist, made 0
business trip to El Reno yesterday
Our hot soda fountain Is open and
dainty sandwiches, coffee, chocolate,
chilli, etc. are served in Haviland
china, The owl Drug Store S-3t
Sixty cubic feet of cobs for s1.00 at
J y. Farrington's Elevator. Phone
742. 1O-27d-tf
J. F. Harmon. 2i2 South Ninth
street, has been M several days.
Phone 434, the G. C.. c. Pressing
Club. when in need of cleaning and
pressing or dying, all work guaranteed
6-Gt |
II you have property TO sell. or
trade, list it with Clark Rutherford. ITO
North Third street. Phone 2. Act
William Perry of Purcell is a Chick
asha visitor today.
e. NJ. 0'Brien carries all kinds of
All Gold brand fruits. Get the best
and be satisfied 11-2-1mo
Owl Headache Tablets do their work
in few minutes The Owl Drug
Store. SGT
Mrs. W. H. Whitehead is reported
i'll today
Or. r. b. Larkins and Mary A.
Marky. osteopathic physicians. All
diseases treated. McFarIand Building.
Phone 9S3. l1.2-dtf
REV and Mrs Harold of McAles-
ter, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
K e. Davenport during the convention.
Nyals' Baby Cough Syrup contains
no dope, but does give the babies
rest and comfort. The Owl Drug Store
only. S-3t
Bear in mind our prescription de,
The Model. 6-2d-tf
G. F. Worley of Pauls Valley is a
well known visitor in the city TO-
lay.
Mccain can supply you with All
scld brand fruits. Order can from
Phone 427. ll-2-lmo
Attorney Albert Rennie of Pauls Val {
e, is attending federal court here {
oday.
Matthews-Linton Grain Company
nave coal and cobs TO burn. Phone (
1879. 15-tf /
Bear in mind our prescription de-
'artment. The Model. .6-2-dtf
r
Mrs. Ashley Farnham, wife of Dis
rict Court Clerk Farnham. came over
his morning from Muskogee and will (
ipend few days here with her hus-
,and
State of Ohio. City of Toledo, Lucas q
County, SIS. s
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
s senior partner Of the firm OF F. J,
'heney & CO.. doing business in the
ity Of Toledo. county and state afore-
aid, and that said firm will pay the b
um of One Hundred Dollars for each s
md every case of catarrh that cannot I
'e cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
,ure. Frank ]. Cheney.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
n my presence. this Ctr day of Decem- 4
Ter, A. d. 1886. A. w. Gleason,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-09
wE cRoAk

For you at cents day on space of
54 square feet Southwestern Adver-
tsing CO., City. 9-3t