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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15
THE woRKinemANs PROSPERITY


According to authentic figures the
dollar which the wage Garner receives
today will purchase only about half as
much as it did in 1896. Statistics
show that the average cost per pound
OF the necessities OF life in 1896 was
49.1 per cent less than it is today.
For the producer who has comIno-
dities to sell, this has indeed brought
prosperity, but what OF the man who
works for a salary or wages? While
wages have increased during this pc
rios, the increase has not by any
means been In proportion TO the inc
rease in cost Of living.
II protection and the policies gem
orally that have been pursued by the
Republican administration during all
these years are so fine for the working
men, It ought to be evident in the con-
stant betterment of the condition
Of the wage Garner. Instead the re-
verse appears TO be the case.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

workmen
Mine officials today estimate the
death list at four hundred Mine su-
perintendent James Steele declared il
was almost impossible that any Of the
miners could have escaped. The mine
has a day shift OF 434 men. OF these
few left the mine at noon Twenty
five are known to have escaped after
the fire broke out The others are be-
lIeved to be dead.
The entrance 10 the mine has been
sealed up in the hope Of checking the
flames. The building above the pit
entrance was blown up to permit this
The only men to escape were those
near the main shaft when the fire
started. They declared that careless
miner had thrown a torch on bundle
of hay used to feed the mules stationed
IN the nine No attention was given
the smouIdering pile for few min
utes. Then some miners threw the
burning mass on cart and started
toward the main shaft. aGout fifty feet
away. Before it was reached a small
explosion occurred and in Bnt a few
minutes the entrance to the vein from
the shaft was filled with smoke and
flames. Thos nearest the cages hur-
ried TO them and were hoisted to the
surface.
The survivors say two hundred Of
the imprisoned men we're in the third
vein, the only entrance to which was
from the second vein, almost 500 feet
from the main shaft Of the pit. Super
intendent Steele reluctantly echoed
the opinion OF the miners.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS.

The school board held brief spe-
cial session this afternoon at which
Miss Nichols Of Amarillo, Texas, was
elected to fill the position made va
cant by the resignation. several days
ago, of Miss Mahon in the South school
building.
The board also instructed the truant
officer, whose duty 1t is to report and
prosecute the parents Of those Of
school age who remain out Of school
without cause, to begin work and gel
all eligibles into school.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

Caesar was not great statesman
but he was great destroyer In him
were personified ali the revolutionary
forces, the magnificent but derastat-
ing forces Of mercantile age in con-
fiict with the traditions of an old
world society--its religious skepticism.
its indifference to morality, its insen-
sibility to family affection, its oppor-
tunist and unclsciplined politics. its
contempt for precedent and tradition.
its eastern luxury. its grasping militar.
ism, its passion for the baser forms OF
commerce and speculation, its first
tentative efforts towards intellectual
refinement, its naive enthusiasm for
art and science. There is hardly a
stranger irony in history than that
the rulers of Germany and Russia
should have assumed the title of this
prince Of reyolutionaries. For we fail
to grasp the true significance of Cae-
sar's career till we discern that, like
Pompey and Crassius, and the other
great figures of his day, his mission
was primarily destructive-to com
plete the disorganization and dissolu-
tion OF the old world, both in Italy and
the provinces, and thus make way for
a stabIer and juster system. But when
he imagined that he could apply his
unrivaled powers Of mind and will to
all the intellectual and social infiu-
ences of the time, and direct them to
his own purposes, he displeased all
parties and was removed from the
scene.--From Ferro's Greatness and
Decline OF Rome"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

Just two years has Oklahoma been
doing business as state, but during
that brief period she has made rec
ord never before duplicated BY any
state Besides marvellous progress in
commercial and industrial lines, Okla
hcma has made more substantial ad-
vancement In the way Of political re-
form than could be achieved in any
older state within dozen years. I'M
der the guidance OF able leaders the
government Of the state has been wise
" administered and our legislation,
both constitutional and statute, rep
resents real progress in the direction
Of genuine democracy. Oklahoma has
made record which may well fill US
with pride.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Motion Pictures
Tea Industry"
'Misadventures Of a Pair Of Trous-
ers." Comedy.
More Precious Than Cold Drama
Vaudeville
The Allmans, in singing, talking and
dancing. This team comes highly rec
commended from Dallas, Texas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

A New York millionaire, John Stew
art Kennedy. who died few days ago,
bequeathed s25. 200 900 for phIlanthrop-
ic purposes and also left his family
and friends the snug sum Of $35,O0o.-
600. Just as matter Of curiosity we
would like to inquire how many OF
folks in the audience ever heard Of
Mr.. Kennedy before his demise,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15
sTRAYEp OR STOLEN.

From my lot Friday night, Nov. l2,
one spotted apeIusa pony about 10
hands high. One dun colored horse,
black stripe down back. striped legs,
saddle marks; about Is hands high;
S25 reward for information leading to
recovery of horses. d. n Garland
Chickasha, Okla. 11-15-6d-1tw
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

The Muskogee Phoenix commends
the following paragraph, from the Kan
saa City Star, to It's readers and we
take pleasure in passing it on to Chick
asha parents: IT IS uncertain when
or how the five boy 'highwaymen' in
Kansas City were led into criminal
paths. but It Is certain they received
little or no moral training while hang
ing around pool halls at night"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

favor Of changing the constitution ev
cry time you run up against the SHARP
edge Of something And vet Mr. Taft
pledged himself to continue the
Roosevelt policies" one Of which was
to change the constitution any time 1t
didn't happen to suit him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15
HUNDREDS
KILLED IN
COAL MINE

Cherryville, ILL.,, Nov. 14.-One Of the
greatest tragedies in the history of
mine horrors occurred here Saturday
afternoon when an explosion Of coal
dust in mine Of the St. Paul Coal
Company set fire to the property and
caused death by fire and suffocation,
Of between four and five hundred
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

The suffragists scored again when
Mayor Mcclellan Of New York appoint
ed three women to the board of educa-
tion, aeeeding to one Of the chief de-
mands o. the women's organization.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

Tomorrow. Nov IS, is Statehood
Day Just two years ago Oklahoma
entered the Union. the Youngest fair
est, most prosperous and most prom
ising Of the sisterhood Of states. We
should celebrate the anniversary Of
this epoch-making event
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15
= s4+++++44+++++%s = = > =
= CAUGHT RED HANDED IN
ACT OF BUYING BOO

= OFFICER Loveioy. while nosing I
: around in an alley this morning, I
= ran into a man who was in the l
= act of negotiating the purchase Of 4
= bottle OF booze. The money 1
+ had already changed hands. 4
: Dad Kelly was promptly ar
+ rested by the officer and later he I
= fell into the hands of Deputy U. S. I
: Marshal Tom Burk. it appearing I
8 that Dad had neglected to Sc 4
& cure a license.
+ = : - + = = = , 4
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

How do look this EVENING"" quer-
led the woman who was fishing for
compliment
Don't ask me- replied the mere
man, who was nothing II not practical
Consult an oculist"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15
A sNAP.

This is your chance for a home. Just
think of it-a good 4-room house, lot
5Ox165 on Fifth and Dakota avenue for
only $1.250; rents for $15 per month.
W. T. Manley, 1131z North Third St
1881
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

The headline. Accidentally Killed
While Hunting has already begun
TO appear In the newspapers and the
quail season has just opened. viii
somebody kindly invent an accident
less gun for the use Of careless shoot
ers?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15
Aia Wax.

What is that uncertain knocking
that hear?"
That said the medium. is the
spirit Of your departed husband"
Il guess it's him, all right; that's
lust the kind Of noise he used to make
Ehen he came upstairs late at night"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15
LlsTENI

Why do you pay rent? Buy lot and
build home We can furnish you the
money on easy payments. W. 7 Man
ley. 1917 North Third street. 1S-St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

The property owner who isn't con-
tributing his share 10 public enter
prises and isn't boosting Chickasha
Is blind to his own interests.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

The next time a fellow comes nosing
around Chickasha making plans for a
new Rock Island station, we are In fa-
yor OF arresting him aad Just holding
him till he finishes the job.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15

See w. T. Manley for quick money
on farm or city property. No. 1i3h
North Third street. 13-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-15
APPLES.

Car load choice Missouri apples
near Rock Island freight house l. P.
Hopkins. 15-2t
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
SPRING LAKE

Mat Geiver is hauling lumber for
a new barn.
MIR VIM. Westmire, of Crookston,
Mimi, was visiting his mother and
sister. Mrs A. V. Vinegar, last
week.
Sunday school was organized at
Lone Willow school, district No. 3,
to meet every Sunday at 3 p. M,
with George Tuffin as Superinten-
dent.
Mrs ParkstoD, of Rec Heights, is
visiting her daughter. Mrs John
Barrett. this week.
MIR Terrence Burns and Miss
Thurza Robinson were callers at j.
N. Winsell's last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Arlie Vinegar made
trip to St. Lawrence last week.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend the children's day exercises
at the Pleasant Valley church June
20.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
HIRED MAN
KILLS TWO
And Throws Bodies In a Well
On Farm

Kadoka, S. D. June 12.-Bodies of
J. Gooder of Rock Valley. Iowa, and
ID. Toney of Sioux City. were found
in a well on the McNally ranch. two
miles north of here.
Michael Maloney, who was in
their employ, is under arrest, con-
Tossing their murder.
They were known to have had
about 5000 in cash on their arrival
May Is. Ten days later Maloney
came to town and said that he had
bought his EMPLOYERS out and taken
them to Philip the night before.
The city marshal started in pur-
suit of Maloney and arrested him at
Cottonwood.
Maloney said he killed one man
with an ak and the other one with a
club, and the condition of the skulls
OF the murdered men bears out his
statement.
Robbery was the motive Tor the
crime,
The prisoner will be taken to Fort
Pierre and placed in the county
iail.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
KILLED WHILE
STEALING RIDE
Body Found Lying Beside Track
At Redfield

Redfield. June 1i.-Last Sunday
morning the engineer on C. 81 w.
passenger No. noticed the body of
a man lying on the right-of-wav
about three quarters of mile from
town and reported the fact on ar
irving at the station. The corpse
was removed to the morgue where
it was identified by a union card and
the loss of three fingers on the left
hand at some previous date. as Pat.
rick Ernest Lyden, who had recent
ly been employed by Benjamin Cole
as a steam filter. The man had at,
tempted to steal ride and the rods
broke, precipitating him to the rails
where he was cut almost to pieces.
The mans address is not known
and unless it Is found ne will be
buried by the county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
Is Woman Insane

Sioux Falls PresS-IS Mrs Witcher
of Highmore insane. is the question
now in the hands of special COM
mission here, appointed by the
county board of insanity. Friends
of Mrs Witcher, who has been a
patient at the state institution here
since last fall, declare she is sane
and has been and hint that the pos
session of property had something
to do with her being committed as
insane from Hyde county, Officers
of the county are understood to be-
lieve the woman is insane, but there
are two factions in the case at issue
and startling developments are rath-
er expected to come out of the
matter before it is settled, as Mrs
Witcher is we'll connected. and we'll
off. and is apparently a woman of
much refinement and exceptional
educational advantages.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
NORTH HAND

Mr. and Mrs Herman Gross were
visitors at Orient on Saturday last.
T. II. Kruger. of Fairview, was an
Orient visitor on Saturday.
$l.20 was paid for No. l hard
wheat last week in Orient.
Dave Punderville, of Spring. is
getting some breaking done. Steve
Dukeck's outfit is doing the work.
The Donlid-Schafer wedding took
place on last tuesday at Polo church,
Rev. Father Reilly officiating. A
reception was afterward given tn.
young couple at Mr. Carl Schafer's.
Minnie Matter, of Spring, and
Anna Pagel, of Orient, have gone
to attend summer school at Huron.
They went by way of Faulkton.
Katie Eggerlin, of Fairview, was
attending teachers, institute at Mil
Ter last week. She returned home
Sunday.
August Matter drove to Miller on
Saturday. returning Sunday.
Miss Belle Mckay returned home
from Mitchell, Wesleyan college, on
Friday evening.
The township board of Park start
ed their grader on Friday last. The
machine is we'll calculated to do a
big job.
Webster Davis, of Park. had a
horse which he was trying to break
to ride, fall on him on Friday last.
He is now limping about on a crutch.
Mrs Geo. A. Mckay attended the
commencement exercises at Mitchell
university last week. returning on
Friday.
Albert Zimlicka, of Harrison,
drove to Orient on Monday last.
Geo. A. Mckay has a steam break
er working for him now.
Mrs T. N. Mcclure, of Park,
had picnic on Dienslade's lake on
Saturday last.
Albert Hellman had two calves
killed by lightning last week.
Geo. Ravnas started for Norway
on Saturday last. He goes to visit
his mother, who is still living and is
sc years Of age.
Charley Ernesti and John Oct
meier, of Spring, started for Ne
raska last week.
A we'll attended church festival
at Polo church last Wednesday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
HORSES
AT HOMECOMING

Aberdeen American.-The horses
already booked by DR.. Mcintosh for
the Homecoming race meeting to be
held at the Fair grounds are:
Trotters and pacers-Doctor M.
2:1O; orion B. 2:09i; Dolly Mix,
2;164; Charles Mix, 2:l6a; Grey Bess
PIT; Doctor +, 2:l9; Dan F, FlOssle
Brown, 7ootsie Wilksline, Star, Lar
ry Ginter Jr., Lottie Egan, Con
Hurst. Willard Russell, Exelder,
Billy the Kid and Golden Stranger.
Running horses-Mable F, Captain
Jack. Bay Pet, Lady Waddell, Rosie
Room, Broncho Dick, Little Johnny
and Bessie r.
This aggregation comprises some
of the best and fastest horses in the
state. and lovers of horse racing will
have a rare treat.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
Going to Seattle?

Special low reduced rates from all
points daily via The Chicago & North
Western Rv. to the Exposition at
Seattle, the Yellowstone Park, Yose-
mite, Colorado and the Pacific Coast.
Choice of routes and splendid SER
vice of electric lighted, luxuriously
equipped trains daily between Chi
cago and all principal points west
and northwest.
Illustrated folder descriptive Of
the Exposition, booklets, maps, and
itineraries of personally conducted
tours to all points of interest, free
on application to any Ticket Agent,
The rth-Western Line,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
Special Low Excursion Rates, AC
count National Conventions

Via the North Western Line
Special low excursion rates with
liberal return limits and favorable
stop-over privileges. throughout the
summer, to Denver, Salt Lake City,
Los Angeles, Portland, Spokane
Seattle, st. Paul and Minneapolis,
account N. f. A., Epworth League,
Christian Endeavor, G. A. R., Elks,
|. O. o. F., National Irrigation
Congress. A. Y. P. Exposition, and
many other nation gatherings.
First class train service. Choice
of routes. Side trips to the noun
tain resorts of Colorado, the Yellow
stone and the Yosemite.
For dates of sale, sleeping-car
reservations, printed itineraries aud
full information apply to any Ticket
Agent of the North Western Line.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
VITAL STATISTICS
OF THE STATE
Doane Robinson Issues Annual
Report for Last Year

Pierre, June l4.-ln his annual re-
port to the governor just published.
submitting the vital statistics of the
state for the past year, Doane Rob-
inson says in his letter of transmit
tai:
There were reported during the
year II, 123 births against IL, ,097 for
1907, an average of 24,S births to
the 1000 population, estimated on
the basis of the school census. AN
increase in illegitimacy is shown,
though the figures do not show an
alarming condition, and again the
years from 18 to Il are shown to be
dangerous time in young wom-
ans life. So far as revealed tho av-
erage age of the men responsible for
the downfall of these young women
is lower than last year. being from
twenty to twenty-five years.
There were 4 4,56l deaths reported
81 think the death reports are very
complete. There is not much change
in the average fatality of Diseases
though there is some increase shown
in the fatalities of punemonia. 1t is
gratifying to note that tuberculosis
is not increasing"
The marriages number 4,413; the
statistics do not reveal anything un-
usual.
There was a marked increase in,
the number of divorces, induced no
doubt. by apprehension that the law
of 1907, extending the time of resi-
dence, would be approved. as it was
by the people; 665 were granted, two
of which were for anulment, all the
remainder for absolute divorce.
The residence of 426 Of the defend
ants was given outside of South Da-
kota indicating that but 239 cases
arose where both parties were actual
residents of the state.
There were 2,445 declarations of
intention to become citizens and 399
final citizen papers issued to foreign
ers during the year. 1t is gratifying
to observe that almost exclusively
these foreigners come from North
ern Europe, the British Isles and
Canada.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
REE HEIGHTS

Mrs Johnson. of Highmore, gave
an address at the church last Tues
day night on suffrage, The attend
ance was small, but the lecture was
good.
Though it was a rainy day the
church was well filled last Sunday
to hear the program given by the
Sunday school. All did well. We
think the opening piece should have
been 20 wait, meekly wait.
Mr. John Hanson was adjusting a
manure spreader last Monday when
the horses started up and the result
was badly lacera,ed arm.
Little Nola Willett is very sick
with teeth and stomach trouble.
Mr. Fred Sieman and family are
visiting in town. Fred is one of the
jurymen.
Miss Emma Puffer spent last week
in town with the Willett family.
She went home Sunday, accompanied
by Miss May McElheiney.
Mr. and Mrs Camp and daughter
May went to Brookings last week.
Fred Camp graduated from the elec.
trical department.
Earl Hill is visiting relatives in
Minnesota.
Frank Lawler is home from Brook
ings College.
At the school election Tuesday F.
r. Gardner was elected treasurer
Peter Watkins, director.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
Low Rates East
Via the Northwestern Lii

Via the th-Western Line.
Round-trip excursion tickets on
sale daily during June and July to
various eastern Seaside and Noun
tain Resorts, to New York City,
Boston, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec,
Niagara Falls, Atlantic City and
numerous other points in New Eng
land and along the St. Lawrence
River. Liberal return limits and
favorable stop-over privileges.
Fast modern equipped trains leave
at convenient hours, making direct
connections in Chicago with the
trains of all lines east.
The best of everything. Plan
your trip now. For full particulars
apply to any Ticket Agent, The
North Western Line. 28t3
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
Chamberlain Bridge Goes Out

Chamberlain, June 14.-The June
rise in the Missouri river reached
this point about the middle of last
week. The railroad trestle proved
unequal to the pressure of water
and drift wood and on Friday even.
ing large section of the draw
went out. The pile driver outfit has
begun the work of restoring it, and
it is likely that trains will be cross,
ing on it again in a few days. In
the meantime the ferrys are cross.
ing passengers mail, express and
and baggage from the east bank to
the island, where the train west of
the river is arriving and departing.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
EPWORTH LEAGUE
CONVENTION
To Be Held i'm Miller June "a and
IS, at the M. e. Church

Following is the program of the
Annual Epworth League convention
of the Huron district, comprising
eighteen societies:
June "a. 2p. m.-Opening exer'
cises.
Report of all socie eties.
Music by state quartette.
Social hour.
5p. m.-Adjournment.
7:30 .. m.-Address of welcome
by 0. w. Butterfield.
Address, Our Leagues. by DR..
Kerfoot, president of Wesleyan col.
lege of Mitchell.
June 25, 6 a. m. prayer service.
ga m.-Business meeting.
View of Epworth Leagues from
many quarters by Rev. Tibets OF
Washington Springs.
What Methodistism expects of the
league, Highmore and Gettysburg.
Popular amusements, Faulkton
and Covington.
The African Diamond Jubilee, by
DeSmet.
Our dev otional Epworth League,
by st. Lawrence.
Our missions by Huron.
Epworth League round table by
Pierre.
Junior work by Rockham.
Election of officers.
Reception by Miller League from
5 o. m. to 7 D. m. on the Oath.
All neighboring societies in the
county welcome regardless of creed
Sec. Miller League.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-06-17
Colorado, Utah, Yellowstone and
The Pacific Coast

Special low round trip rates via
the Chicago & North Western Ry.
to Denver. Colorado Springs, Pueb-
10, Glenwood Springs and other
points in Colorado; to the Yellow
Stone National Park, and to San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland,
Tacoma, Seattle. Vancouver and
other points on the Pacific Coast.
Finest of train service. Most con-
venient schedules. These low rates
permit choice of routes going and
returning, and the arrangements
for stop-overs and return limits are
liberal. Great chance to visit the
Seattle exposition and various points
enroute. Ask Chicago & North
Western ticket agent for particulars
and for free maps, itineraries and
booklets. 25-t4