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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-10-20
Fatal GIN Accident.

Henry Ward. the lo-year-old son
OF NJ. Jesse Ward. Of P:ckens. had
his hand caught IN cotton gin on
Tuesday and bis arm a1d one SIDE
o. lis oody zero terribly caosIed.
caustps his death II short Tlu?
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-10-20
CONVICT DROWNED.
Attempted to Swim Across Pee Dee
River for Fish.


River for Fish.
Dave Mcdonald memb<- OF the
Marion County chatnsans. was
drowned Saturday afternoon N the
Little Pee Dee River. just below
Harley's bridge. The body was found
BY Mr.. JeH Hamilton. who was in
a boa, and was sounding the bot
tom with long pole Tn" man was
on the opposite side OF the river
from Sa!lie Drake and R!!la Hayes.
co!ored women. who were hsa'ae.
Sali.e Drake offered to sell him some
tsh she had caught. and be plunged
into the river with shackles on. and
attempted % swim across for them.
IN, failed to reach the shore. he
!ied IN plain view OF these women
and Others OF the cha!ngsns.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-10-20

DECREASE N CONSUMPTION.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
HOUSE VOTES
ON INCOME

Washington, July 1S.-By the de-
cisiye vote Of BIT to IA, more than
the necessary two-thirds. the house
yesterday passed the senate joint reso-
luton providing for the submission of
the income tax amendment question
to the state. The negative votes
were all cast by Republicans. The res
olution now goes to the president for
his signature.
The debate lasted about four hours,
and this afforded many members,
mostly Democrats, an opportunity to
air their views. Chairman Payne Of
the committee on ways and means.
voiced the sentiment that such tax
would make nation Of liars al.
though he said It was well that such
power should be given congress, espe-
cially in times OF war
I'VE welcome the conversion Of the
Republican parry to another Democrat
ic principle, was the observation Of
Champ Clark Of Missouri, the minor
ity leader who got rousing applause
from his side Of the chamber for his
'utterance, An income tax, he main
tanned, was Democratic principle
In fiery speech in support Of an
income tax. Representative Robinson
OF Arkansas arraigned the Republi-
cans for. as he charged. 'fooling the
people before the last presidential
election.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
TEXANS DIE
FROM HEAT

Fort Worth, Texas, July 13.-Three
deaths due directly to heat prostra,
tion and over dozen prostrations is
the record so far. The last to die
from the heat is w T. Saunders, who
fell Saturday night at the corner OF
Sixth and Main streets, and was taken
to the Medical College hospital. His
death came Sunday morning.
Saunders was member OF the Ma.
sons and knights Of Pythias, and was
formerly ticket agent of the Houston
& Texas Central at Groesbeck.
The body Of A. Salts. who died Sat
urday, is being held by the North
Fort Worth Undertaking Com
pany pending the arrival Of brother
from Oklahoma City
Sunday with the weather depart
ment thermometer at 104 was the hot.
test July day since July IA, 1901, when
the mercury reached 105. At 6 o'clock
Sunday morning it stodd at so and at
s O'Clock had gone to 80 degrees. AT
llO o'clock Sunday night the thermom-
eser was registering 96 degrees.
Fort Worth was SO hot Sunday that
the sun actually set things on fire
This is the statement Of the firemen
who were called out to fight blaze
caused by the sun at the Rock Island
railroad chutes. The official cause Of
the fire is given as spontaneous com
bustion. At fire headquarters it Is
stated the intense heat was directly
Irresponsible. generating gas ON thu
slack coal, which ignited. 1t is de
clared the spontaneous combustion
cases are directly affected by suci
heat. the department records showing
the cases to have occurred on sizzling
hot days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
Girl With Gun
Intimidates People

That parents are often to blame for
the harm done by children on the use
OF firearms there can be no doubt.
An example Of how mere children are
permitted to handle firearms was OBJ
served on one OF the principal streets
Of this city when. It Is said, little
girl standing on the street with a
large and dangerous looking revolver
in hand would point and snap the gun
at each passerby. to the discomfort
Of the said pedestrians Fortunately
the gun was not loaded, but even Il It
had been 1t would in all probability
made little difference as to the child's
manner OF handling the same.
Such weapons should be kept out Of
the reach OF children.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
THEATER BOY
10 Annrnrrn
ID AkktSltU

Max Richards, boy who has been
employed at one Of the local theaters
here for short time, was arrested
in Anadarko yesterday on charge
of stealing some picture films belong
ing to Ed Hatton of the Bijou Thea.
ter.
II is said that the boy. who is only
16 years old and claims to be Of French
parentage, formerly worked in moy-
ing picture show at Anadarko. lately
coming here with Guy Morville, who
was engaged to manage one of Mr..
Hatton's theaters here and for wnom
the boy worked in Anadarko Last
Saturday the boy disappeared and like
wise a valuable lot of films belong,
ing to Mr.. Hatton. Mr.. Morville went
to Anadarko yesterday and finding the
boy there. also the missing films.
which. 1t is claimed. the boy offered
for sale in Anadarko. had him arrest ID.
Later Deputy Sheriff Fitzpatrick went
to Anadarko and brought the boy back
hero.
The boys excuse for taking ine films
is that Mr. Moryiile refused to pay him
his wages, which, even If true, would
hardly Justify one in helping himself
to what he may find laying around
loose.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
INSURANCE RATES SOARING
Some ReaOnS Why Rates Have Been Raised in
ChiCkaSha-Fire Limits Should Be
Extended

Representing a strong agency Of
STOCK fire insurance companies, and
meeting the insurable public ii INV
business relations with the communi-
ty, have heard much comment latels
OF the prevailing insurance rates in the
city of Chickasha. Feeling that an
explanation of certain increased rates
or tariffs might not be out of place.
wish to state the situation from the
standpoint Of the companies.
In the first place, fire insurance is
written In all first-class cities upon
the advisory ratings established BY tha
bureau of inspection, these ratings he.
ing furnished or changed from time to
time by the Oklahoma bureau of in
spection. with Headquarters at okla.
homa City. The rates vary according
to the character of the building to be
erected. by the ordinances in force to
safeguard structures, and by the con.
ditions existing as to water supply.
fire fighting equipment, location and
size Of water mains, etc
The above being true, It is not hard
to understand the recent changes in
rates now effective in Chickasha. Any
| person of reflective mind must adj
nit that the condition OIL things in
fhic nitxr Mill ,,af aa,x,ff f>f q ~, y, !. a
ate reduction in insurance rates. re-
| fer to the building of temporary store
buildings like those on the corner OF
Fourth and Chickasha and the new
(, frame Just west of Dugan's store But
the greatest factor in the recent
changes in the minds of inspectors.
is not these flimsy fire traps. but the
location in their midst of certain moy.
ing picture shows. There is no doubt
lbut that the Star Theater building
lraised the rates in all that block. as
did the Chronophone in that block.
Now for the remedy. Nothing can
be done except take the medicine. :"
lpay the rates and have good insurance
which in our complex and modern busi-
mess life is necessity or pass at
once a more drastic fire ordinance.
and then see that they are enforced.
For instance, new structures like those
going up and referred to above should
not be built; old buildings -only re-
minders OF village days at best-should
be condemned and razed to the
ground; the office Of building inspec-
tor should be created and competent
man appointed to the position 4!
If the lack Of water pressure was
reason why the gin fire could not be-
controlled. If the torn-url condition Of
the street prevented the department
from reaching the gas plant week
ago, and If there is lack Of most
elementary precaution as In the han
ding Of dangerous explosives 80 In the
! (Contlnued on Eighth Page,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
MURDER FARM
TO Be SOLD

Easton. Mo-, July 49, Probably the
closing chapter in the Woodill- East
man tragedy will be ended next Satur-
day, when all the personal effects Of
Lame Bob" Eastman, murdered Of
Edith May Thomas Woodin, win be
sold at auction at the court house.
A great crowd is looked for at the
sale. Good prices are expected. espe-
ciaily for the smaller articles that will
make good souvenirs"
Murder Farm" as the Eastman
farm is now known. it is believed, will
sell for double what Eastman paid for
it last February
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
VOTE FOR The FRANCHISE
The Vote Tomorrow For The Street Car Franchise
Should Be Unanimous Polls Open From
6A.M. to 7P.M.

The Journal. In its effort to reflect
more upon the city council than aid in
getting electors to the polls to vote
on the street railroad franchise. got
terribly mixed In its dates and ideas
this morning. 1t published bordered
space statement to the effect that
the election was to be held today, when
in reality 1t was called for tomorrow.
II then proceeds to refer to the matter
as though 1t were contest between
Mr.. Martin and MIR. Jones. The fact
is. Mr.. Jones is not opposing or ask
ing any one to stay away from the
polls or vote against Mr. Martins fran
chise. II Mr. Jones builds the street
railroad within the time specified in
extension, MIR. Martin will not build;
hence there need be no lukewarmness
regarding the proposition to be voted
on
Now. as to the Importance of the
election tomorrow A full vote OF the
city should be polled When Mr. Mar.
tin goes to his Eastern interests with
ain expression Of the citizens by bal
lot he should have the largest vote
possible to be given to impress the
financiers with the fact that the city
as whole Is behind him.
No man who has the interest Of the
city at heart Will remain away from
the polls tomorrow. and when he casts
his vote, It will be for the Martin
franchise And he will not be voting
against Scott Jones. either, There Is
no fight on between Martin and Jones
A Citizen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
TESTIMONY IS
CONCLUDED

Oklahoma City, July 10. The taking
Of testimony was concluded at noon
today In the trial of Cecil Mingle for
the murder of Mrs. Pearl Pearsons and
the fate OF the defendant will be with
the jury Thursday. The state intro
duced this morning an Enid negro. who
swore that Mingle confided TO him
that he expected to be arrested for
completely in the Oklahoma CITY MUIR
der while Mlngie aad the negro occu-
lied the same cell in The Enid Jail the
day after the Pearsons killing. Little
;sredence is placed in the story, which
was told and stricken out after the
jury had been temporarily dismissed.
Argument of the case win begin this
afternoon and will continue till Wed
resdsy,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
NOT YET ACCEPTED.

The Baptist congregation met with
Rev DR.. Hunt in the church parlors
last night and although Dr. Hunt
seemed well pleased with chickasha
and his reception here. no definite
agreement was reached The members
again invited him to become their pas
tor at salary OF $1,000 a year and
he promised an answer by Aug l.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
Decision Victory
For Railroads
Especial Express Telegram ]

Guthrie. Okla, July l3.-The rail
roads OF this state scored a victory
this morning when the supreme court
decided that they are not compelled
to maintain operations at small sta
tions where business does not warrant
the expense. This decree annuls the
orders Of the corporation commission
requiring operators at all nag stations
and was the result Of an appeal BY the
Rock Island.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
The FOURTH
aar A ~ agaAmamR
HEAi VICiIm
Especial Express Telegram /

Tulsa, Okla, July 1.-THE season IS
fourth victim Of sunstroke is Gilman. a
bailer, aged S5, who died late last
night.
p. slattery, race track follower al
tending the local meet was found deal
in a field near the TACK late yester-
day afternoon. 1t is thought he wa
overcome by heat
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
PAYINCSTATE
INSTITUTION
Especial Express Telegram ]

Guthrie, Okla, July 13. The report
of Labor Commissioner Daughterty,
which was made public today shows
that the state printing industry paid
81 900 900 in wages last year. On 81
600 900 working capital the receipts at
the state printeries reached $2,5oo, 900
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
LINEMAN FALLS TriRTy
FEET-spRAiNs ANKLE

T. p. Sinner. lineman in the en-
ploye of the Chickasha Electric Light
& Power Company, fell thirty feet yes
terday evening from pole, corner OF
Tenth street and Idaho avenue. The
pole was weak and fell with Sinner. hit
ting him on one foot and spraining and
bruising It badly. Otherwise he seems
unhurt by the fall.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
DEATH OF w. A. CLEVELAND.

The death of w. A. Cleveland, a we'll
known grocer occurred last night at
II o'clock at the family residence, S1l
Chickasha avenue. The deceased had
been i'll several weeks with the fever
Funeral services were held this after
noon at the residence and interment
followed in the |. o. o. F. cemetery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
LAwToN MAN HON EsTEAD.

Washington, July ls.--A patent was
today allowed ladge J T. Johnson Of
Iawton to homestead near that city
after long controversy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
witt HOLD REVIVAL
MEETINGS SOON

Beginning Sept. 10, Rev. Lovick p.
Law, noted evangelist Of the South
and West. will begin series Of re-
rival meetings in the Methodist church
Of this city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

w. o. Cook, money order clerk at
the postoffice. has returned from a
weeks visit with his parents at Co
manche.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
THE POLLS WILL
OPEN EARLY

1t should be remembered that the
polls win be open tomorrow from 6
a. m. till p. m. SO that all who de-
sire may have an opportunity to vote
on the street railway franchise propo-
sition.
AS this is matter Of great impor-
tance. all judges and clerks Of election
should try to be promptly on hand at
6 O'Clock SO that laboring men who
wish to vote early can do SO,
City Clerk Dews has all blanks, poll
books and ballots ready for delivery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Deputy Sheriff Galley brought pris.
oner in this forenoon charged with
grand larceny committed In the south
west part Of the county.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
A Surprise Party.

A great surprise befell part of the
H. j. Weber family the other even
ing. Ray. sitting with his back to the
door, was suddenly seized around the
neck, and on looking around to see
who was giving him such a loving en-
brace, the look Of surprise deepened to
amazement when he saw the doorway
and porch well filled with his young
friends coming to help the boys cele-
brate their birthday. After enjoying
this surprise the young folks present
ed Ray with beautiful fob and chain,
and Otis with a lovely stand shaving
set, also lovely cigar case sent by a
friend unable to attend.
The kind donors were Fay Farms
worth, Ollie Teetshorn, Willie Meyers,
Frank Lewis, Charley Cleghorn, Lee
Gibbons, Ray Banning, Lloyd Evans,
Orvin Ahern, Vitalis Ahern, Joseph
Ahern and Henry Aberg.
With their lady friends, we wish to
give them our hearty thanks. ~
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
West Vernon

Corn husking and stacking corn fod-
der keeps our farmers hustling these
days.
Miss Loretta Glass spent Saturday
night and Sunday at the Mrs. Kettle
son home near Schley.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. o. Mitchell Sun
dayed at the John Stevens home.
Charlie Schultz and sons called on
Ed Booth Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Len Sebastian is visiting this
week with relatives and friends in Mo-
mona.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Reinhart enter
tanned company Sunday.
I Will Wilson and family Sundayed at
the Will Woods home.
Lenis Glass and Herbert Van Schoyck
called at the Glass home Sunday.
| Mrs. F. A. Miller spent Saturday
with relatives in Cresco.
James Miller called on Ed Booth
Sunday
Mrs. Ed Booth is entertaining her
sister, Miss Carrie Hill this week.
/ Peter Hanson and family entertained
company Sunday.
! M 100 IlSleil DOuShd spent SATURDAY
night with Miss Cora Sebastian.
! Mr.. and Mrs Mike Slifka and daugh-
ter Helen spent Sunday at the Jim
Lewis home, leaving Miss Helen for
weeks stay with her grandparents.
Miss Loretta Glass and a gentleman
friend were pleasant callers in our
burg Sunday evening.
A large number from our vicinity at
tended the Frank Long shows the past
week and enjoyed it immensely.
Mrs. o. D. Lovejoy called on her
daughter, Mrs. Wilson, Tuesday.
E. M. Eldridge of Cresco is improv-
ing some of the buildings on his farm
this week.
Mrs. Annie McCrae and family of
Bolivar, Mo-, came for an extended
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Harvey.
Mr.. and Miss Ed Booth entertained
company Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Boiler and son,
Miss Englehart and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Miller spent Sunday at the Mrs. Jones
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Smith of Cresco
Sundayed at the Fred Fish home.
Mrs. Frank Slifka entertained her
niece, Miss Korbel, the past week.
For RENT A five room cottage.
Enquire of w. E. HAVEN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
FOR SALE
Canada Land in the 1912 Worlds
Fair Belt

ND YOU KNOW that Winnipeg, the capital of the
- ominion of Canada will hold the biggest Worlds Fat
that held this continent? Canada has
never had exhibition showing the splendid rich
sources which that country show.
In opinion investment in the "World's Fair
Belt is to net you from so $50 per profit
your investment in two years Prices range from $500
$25 90 per Terms easy The said lands lie about
80 to 20 miles from Winnipeg and railroads close by all
The only taxation in Canada is on land, which is
onehaf what land pays here When you buy 100
in Canada GET 160 In other words,
do have pay for roads, the government
of same.
IT WILL PAY YOU to this office and get spe-
cc and reliable information Canada lands and
of the advantages that offered
By buying Winnipeg you save from Sc to 1oc per
bushel your grain Shipments all grain that export
ed has through Winnipeg and Port Arthur and later
will go through port at Hudson Bay, which will be
short The distance from Calgary ROCKY Mountains
Winnipeg is about 1900 miles, hence the saving in the
freight charges.
If you want to Make Money and Save Money on
Canada Land come office and will show YOU
how to do it. Yours truly,
]. II. LUERS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
Albion.

Our farmers are tired of blowing and
are shredding corn while they are rest
ing.
Several of our young people attend
ed the show in Cresco, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Ashley and A.
l.. Wallace attended the old settlers
meeting at the g. r. Baker home in
Ridgeway, one day last week.
School commenced in the Albion Dis
trict, Monday, with Miss Lee of Cresco
as teacher.
Rev. Luce has his plans nearly COM
pleted for lecture course for the
Cresco Circuit. to take place in the
near future 1t is hoped that all will
avail themselves of this opportunity to
enjoy treat Watch for particulars
later
Miss Claribel Wells entertained the
P. B. at dinner, Wednesday.
Mr.. Ransom returned to his home in
Wisconsin, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Holcomb attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. Seeley of
Granger, one day last week.
Marian Wallace returned from her
Ridgeway visit, the first of the week.
Mrs. Jennie Peckham is enjoying a
visit from her mother, Mrs. A. Went,
worth of Texas.
Miss Gladys johnson spent couple
of days last week at the w. r. Ashley
home.
The Andrews brothers Rant Of
Cedar Rapids, Fred of Stewartville
Will of near Redfeld, S. D.-also /;
sister, Mrs. W. Hill, of Montrose, S.
j. A. Holcomb families.
The c. A and j. A. Holcomb fami
lies spent Sunday in Cresco.
The Peckham brothers and sister
Mrs. Oney Bateman, were called t,
Cresco one day last week by the serious
illness of their brother Frank, who a
this writing is not much improved.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-12
Chester.

Drs. Kessel and Plummer were pro-
fessional callers in Chester Monday to
see Mrs. McWilliams who is gaining
slowly.
On last Saturday evening, the Wood.
surprise party in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Levi Bulls. Mr.. Shut presented
them with writing desk and bookcase
in few well chosen words in behalf of
those assembled, to which response
was made by Mr.. Bulls The ladies
served fine oyster supper. About 100
persons were present. We regret to
lose this couple from our community
and we wish them success in their new
home.
Mrs. o. M. Spencer and baby went
to Leroy Fridey, returning Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Frank Kniffen, from near Lime
Springs, and her mother, Mrs. Tibbals,
visited at John Phifer's Friday.
John Hammond was an over Sunday
visitor in Gutenberg, his old home.
Mr.. Forester has rented ana moved
onto the Speer farm.
Miss Nell Jones was an over Sunday
visitor with the DeLange family at
Cresco.
Mrs. Brown and Nellie and Mrs.
Roy, OF Leroy, visited Chester friends
Friday.
Mrs. John Jones returned from LIE
Roy Friday evening.
Mrs. M. Christianson and son and
brother Louie Phifer returned from La
Crosse Saturday.
Joe Richards, of Cherry Grove, is
building corncrib on his farm neal
Chester.
Mrs. o. Baldwin and Mrs. H. Bald
win and little girl were Leroy traders
last Saturday.
Gladys Lawson and Alta Baldwin
took in the foot ball game at Leroy
last Saturday.
r. Spencer and daughter, Miss Matte
left Wednesday for Oklahoma and will
spend week with his brother in Mis-
souri, while enroute. Mr.. Spencer is
going south for his health.
DR.. Lyon and Will Loomis autoed tt
Spring Valley Wednesday.
A. H. Barnes and son Walt went tt
Wisconsin Monday looking for land anc
returned Friday.
7. Conklin and Ole Skare ere putting
up a foundation wall for barn on tn,
Malloy farm south of Chester.
i DIR. Kessel was called to Cheste
} twice last week to see Mrs. I. Nj
, Williams who is seriously i'll.
! Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Hillman of Canova
S. D., are visiting relatives and friend
in and around Chester
The cemetery association met witt
Mrs. Hastings Saturday and all enjoye'
a fine afternoon.
Mrs. Plummer returned from her Eft
ma visit on Sunday.
Ole Anderson moved his family t,
Ostrander, Mimi, on Thursday.
The new blacksmith has arrived an
is preparing to serve his customers.
Conklin and Skare are putting in
t new cistern for Will Halver.