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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
AGREES TO SELL
COAL LANDS

Washington. Dec. 2i-A plan for
the sale 81 the valuable coal lands be.
longing 70 The choctaw and Chicka-
saw Indians in Oklahoma practically
was decided on AZ a conference ste ths
Interior department Those partlci-
pating IN Ii were. Secretary Ballinger
Commission Valentine Of the Indian
bureau. E. HIN Of McAlester. repre-.
senting the choctaws Al NJ Clapp OF
2luskogee, Aepresenting the chicla-
sass, aud (arl shalz. repr senting the
commercial clubs 81 towns ii the seq.
reEaied coal belt
As x result of IRE meeting Secre-
tary Bailinger will recommend legisla-
iion sor the sale oi the coal lands All
though the bin has not been prepared.
is probably win provide for the ap.
pointment Of commission Of three
PERSONS. one TO be selected by the
Chocta0s. one by the chickasaws and
the third to be appointed by the nresi.
dent. to ses 4 valuation on the lands
when this Sas been done the coal and
surface are 70 BE- sold separately in
tracts to the highest bidders
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
Young GOtCh to
Meet Blacksmith
In Wrestling Bout

Unusual interest is being manifested
in the coming bout between Dotson,
the wrestling blacksmith, and Young
Gotch, the lightweight, whc, gave such
a good account OF himself in his recent
match here with Carl Hester Dotson
opines that Goteh is not IN his class
and agrees to throw him twice in an
hour. The dope shows the men about
even, taking accoun- OF the handicap
Dotson weighs 1870 pounds and is "a
veritable Hercules. Gotch tips the
beam at l54 and has the better Of the
game possibly from a scientific stand
point
Both men are determined to show
each other up and SO win over the
confidence Of the Chickasha fans.
Besides the main event there will
be whirlwind card Of preliminaries.
Spider Barnes and Kid Bullard are
slated for The curtain raiser. Both
are IN fine trim and the bout promises
to be warm one.
The senii-windup win be a go be-
tween shorty Langford and Jimmy
Stiles, a pair Of heavy slugging col
ored boys They have long had a
craving to get d punch at each other
and Friday night will give them ample
opportunity.
The comedy, as usual, will be fur
nished BY FIVE husky colored lads in a
battle royal
The card promises to be head
liner from start to finish and is to be
put on at bargain prices.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
MAY START
KNIT. Mill
Expert Man is Here to
Investigate

Stuart Maxwell Of Philadelphia Is
here to inspect the plant Of the Okla
homa Knitting Mills company and If
he finds everything satisfactory it is
probable that deal win be made for
putting the mill into operation.
Mr.. Maxwell arrived in the city last
night and this morning he called on
Secretary Kirkpatrick, later meeting
several Of the directors Of the com
pany. He did not go out to look over
the plant till this afternoon.
The Philadelphia man is an expert
in the knitting mill business, haring
been engaged in it all his life. His
father was pioneer in the business.
being the first modern manufacturer
Of knit goods in the country and the
junior Maxwell was brought up IN a
min, learning every detail Of the in
dustry.
Recently Mr. Maxwell hes been man.
ager OF a large cotton mill In Toronto
He was in the Office Of one OF the
large knitting mills in Philadelphia,
which is managed, BY his brother,
when the latter showed him a letter
from Secretary Kirkpatrick. outlining
the knitting mill situation. Upon this
information he decided to come and
make a personal investigation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
MOTHERS CLUBS HELP
THE ARDMORE SCHOOLS

more school grounds are as pretty, as
any private lawnN.
Each ward has Mothers club and
they meet with the teachers every two
weeks, discussing matters pertaining
to the schools Teachers and par
ents come into personal contact in
these meetings; they become acquaint-
ed with each other: the parents learn
more Of the problems that confront the
teacher and the teacher learns more
OF the parents point Of view. The
grades in the Ardmore schools are
doing splendid work and the teachers
are full Of enthusiasm. The schools
are well organized and ably directed.
but much credit, ! think, must be given
to these clubs in cultivating the school
spirit and contributing to the co-pera-
tion between parents and teachers
which adds SO much to the efficiency
Of the schools"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
Wants Railroad
Values Fixed By
the Government
Special by United Press.

Special by United Press.
Washington, d. c., Dec. 21-Urgent
demand that a law be passed requir-
ing the physical valuation Of the rail
roads by the government is contained
in the annual report Of the inters,a ,ate
commerce commission which was
transmitted to congress today.
The report says that the present
railroad balance sheet statements
which purport to give the cost Of the
property are not considered a reliable
measure either of the money invested
or the productive value Of the roads.
According to the report the gross
earnings of the railroads Of the coun-
try for the quarter ending S-rt. 80
were s745, ,134.2O4 while the operating
expenses for the same period we're
SASS. .ess,S7S.
The number Of persons killed by tie
railroads, other than employees, during
the year ending June 80. 1910, was
45O; injured 15.5l5. For the same
period the number Of employees killed
was 3.4l7, injured cS.925.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21

IN my opiniog the Mothers clubs
az Ardmore furnish the inspiration
which makes the teachers enthusiastic
and contributes largely TO the effective
work aat is done in the schools said
r. II. Wilson, state superintende1J1
elect, who attended the meeting of the
State School Mems club in Ardmore
last week and made a careful observa-
ton Of the work done in the schools
Of that city.
In the general equipment Of the
buildings, etc, Ardmore is not as we'll
off as Chckasha, but through the in
terest taken in the schools by the
Mothers clubs, every school room has
been supplied with from one to two
sections Of bookcases filed with books
adapted to each grade, and much has
also been done toward beautifying the
school grounds In the spring the Ard
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
JOHN D. Is
SANTATOU.
OF CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec 2f--John D. Rockefel-
Ter has completed the task he set for
himself in the founding or the Univer-
sity Of Chicago Public announcement
was made yesterday of single and
final gift OF Sl0,oOO,0oo, which in
eludes All the contributors Mr. Rookie
feller had planned This sum, to be
paid In ten annual installments begin
ming January L will make approximate
" s35.a0e.oo0 he has donated to the
university
Mr. Rockefeller says he now believes
the school should be supported and en-
larged by the gifts Of many rather
than those 81 a single donor This,
he believes, will be better accomplish
ed II the public understands the limit
of his contemplated assistance. Zoe
founding Of the new departments he
leaves TO the trustees as, ne says.
funds may be furnished BY other
friends OF the university
Up to now nearly s7,00O.0Ol has been
donated to the university in addition
TO Mr. Rockefeller's gifts
With the announcement Of AIr.
Rockefellers final donation. came tile
resignation Of John D. Rockefellcr,
Jr.. and Fged D. Gates, Mr. Rockefel-
ler's personal representatives, from the
university board Of trustees IN inclos-
ling these designations, Mr. Roclyes -iieT
explained he was carrying out con
yiction that the institution should be
controlled. conducted and sappored
by the people" with whom, up to now
he had been simply cooperating
Mr.. Rockefellev's idea, it is under
stood IS that he n turning over sHe
institution and As endowment to Chi
cago and the west, aud in so doing he
withdraws also from any Of he rep
Presentation in its control.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
AMOS FOR
SECRETARY
Vinita Editor Slated for
Good Job.

Special to the Express.
Oklahoma city, Dec. 2l.-From a
source that can scarcely be doubted,
it is reported that the choice Of Cover
nor-elect cruce for his private secre-
tary is r. E S. Amos, editor Of the
Vinita Leader. According to reliable
authority the appointment Of Mr.
Amos Will be announced within a few
days. The selection IS said to Be a
purely personal one with Mr. Cruce.
ar Amos II one OF the ablest and
most popular democratic editors in the
state Previous to entering journalism
he was prominent educator He is
an original cruce man., having sup
ported the Ardmore man in both OF his
campaign for governor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
Catholic Bazaar was
Opened Today

The Catholic bazaar was opened TOT
day An elegant variety of articles,
especially needlework, is on display
and for sale in the johnson building
Meals viii Be served tomorrow onlF.
both at noon and ait supper for 25
cents.
After supper there will be a contest
between tho most popular ladies' for a
hat donated by Miss Rouleau, the mil
liner, and "a second contest between
Misses Teresa -sapp and Beedfe Ham
iIton for a golden locket and chain
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
Civil Service Exams.
immigration Service

Uncle Sam has some jobs open in
the immigration service on the Mexi.
can frontier The position Is that of
mounted Inspector and pays Sl,SSO a
year Il Is in the nature Of Nlding the
line
"A civil service examination for the
position will Be held in this city and
at all first-class post Offices Feb s.
i0il Those who desire 10 take the
examination should write to The United
states Civil Service Commission,
Washington. D. q. or ST. Louis, Mo-
Custom house
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21

MEASURE
PROPOSED
For Regulating Cases
Growing out Of Per
SOnaI Injuries
Special BY United Press.

Special by United Press
Minneapolis, Dec. 2l.-Hugh " Mer-
Ger, chairman Of the committee repre-
sentmg ten states to prepare an em-
ploye's compensation code today made
public the result Of labors covering
several years OF investigation, travel
and correspondence. The measure is
designed 20 replace the present sys-
teisf of recovering damages for per-
sonal injuries incurred in Industrial oc-
cupatons BY code which viii elimi-
nate the company claim agent, the
jury investigator. the fixable witness
and the ambulance chasing personal
injury lawyer.
1t is necessary for an injured work
man to bring suit at his own expense
against large and wealthy employing
firms; the proposed system does away
with this form Of Iitigation altogether
and makes the damages resulting from
industrial accidents a charge upon the
industry. AT present the working man
not only carries the risk Of contribu-
tory negligence, but stili more seri-
GUS risk in his helplessness TO cope
with the wen organized legal s@TrScs
Of large employers The proposed code
fixed a mans earning capacity ais a new
basis for an adjudication for damages
\ he is entitled to receive It is thought
that this plan win prevent accidents,
inasmuch as the workman himself will
become Interested III avoiding risks
which may decrease his earning capac-
lity. on the other hand If accidents do
occur, his right to compensation is es-
tablished automatically and the
amount is fixed by arbitration Of a
form prescribed in the code which pro-
yides for all possible features Of the
new system and combines many Of
he ideas now employed III Europe and
countries where compensation acts are
effective
The board Of arbitration, according
to the proposed code. shall consist Of
( three members in every county Of the
state these three to be appointed by
the district courts and to hold their
offices subject to its approval
II further provides that no person
shall act as arbitrator who l. related
to either party To the case by blood or
marriage to the second degree or who
shall have any personal interest in The
matter in dispute
Together witch the main code which
is mandatory in forSp, Is submitted an
alternative plan which places the adj
4 option Of the compensation plan upon
an elective basis
The joint commission which mas
now completed its work. is the out
growth Of movements started inde-
pepdently IN various states. Believing
Continued on Page Cd
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
TOUCHING
SCENE OF
SORROW
Special BY United Press.

Special by United Press.
Manchester England, Dec 21.-Two
hundred and fifty coal miners are Be-
lleved to have been killed today by an
explosion and fire which wrecked the
Pretoria mine at Leigh, rs miles north
east Of Liverpool.
The cause % the explosion Is un-
known. About 900 men were 10 the
mine when the catastrophe occurred.
Eleven have been rescued and 20 life.
less bodies have been removed.
Al the moment Of the explosion
flames shot up from the mouth OK the
mine 70 the height Of 80 feet.
The mine shaft was choked W
wrecked cages and other debris, which
not only practically destroyed the VEN
silation Of the mine bur also turned
back the rescuing party After rescu-
ing several of the unfortunates, the
party finally gained entrance through
an adjoining mine. None of the per.
sons taken out were able to give any
clue as to the cause 81 the explosion.
Hundreds Of persons gathered about
the scene Of the disaster and the grief
among the families Of the victims lead
to many dramatic Incidents. IN many
cases wives and mothers attempted to
enter the mine but we're restrained BY
the authorities.
50 great vas the force Of the ex-
ploslcr that most of the bodies REL
moved Sers completely denuded Of
elcthing. Among the victims we're =
number Of small boys who were en-
ployed IN the mine
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
$50 Perish
In Conery
S2,OOO,OOO
FIRE in AN
OHIO CITY
special 81 United Press.

Special by United Press
Cincinnati, O., Dec 2i.-One fireman
and one spectator were killed and ten
persons were seriously injured early
today by fire which destroyed two
big factories in the shoe and leather
manufacturing district
The estimated loss IS S2.OOo,O00.
The two men were killed by the col
lapse of a wall while the fremeu
were fighting the flames.
Besides the factories destroyed,
eight other factories were badly dam.
aged
Over 1000 men We're employed in
the shoe factories alone and the mum
Der Of men thrown out of employment
as a result Of the tire will aggregate
1000
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
FIRE FIEND
EATEDCC nTIT
Wit I'D UUl
BLOCK
Id TOWE Of Waller
Loss $65,OOO to
$4,000
speclal by United Pluss.

Special by United Press.
Walter. Okla, Dee. 2l- Famed by
high wind and augmented by scarcity
Of water fire which broke out here
about o'clock this morning complete
ly wiped out half a block destroying
six Of the principal business buildings
ana causing a total loss which Is con
servatively estimated at from ss5.oO0
to $4,000.
The fire started in the English dry
goods and clothing store al me nortn
end Of Broadway avenue, the cause
being unknown Three Of the destroy
ed buildings were OF cement consuuc-
tion and three We're brick
The owners OF the buildings wefe J,
Q. Dowd. Geo. b Latham, Ctwo build
ings), J. ~ Hoig. J. B.. Mudd and L.
G Dean
The Dowd building was soon 10 be
occupied as a furniture store and a
small amount Of the stock had been
moved in The Mudd building was
used as a grocery store, while the
Dean building contained iewelry
store III front and picture show in
the rear Two of the buildings were
vacant
All of the structures EXCEPT one Of
she Latham buildings were well pro-
tected by insurance Deans loss on
his iewelry store Is total, no insur-
ance.
u is believed that the burned build
ings Will be replaced.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
NARROW ESCAPE IN
STEPPING FROM CAR.

S. Q Bagby narrowly escaped hav-
ing his hand cut Off By the wheels of
the street car this morning. when he
fell in alighting from ths car.
The pavement, corner Fourth street
and Chickasha avenue, where Mr. Bag-
by stepped off, was slippery with the
sleet, and dangerous to one making =
hurled exit from the car. When Mr.
Bagby fell his hand missed the car
wheel by only a fraction Of an inch
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
Okla. City Shippers
Make Complaint
Special BY United Press.

Special by United Press.
Oklahoma City, Dec 2i--T'he Okla
homa Live Stock Exchange todeg pre-
pared to enlist the aid OF the state
corporation commission to compel the
railroads to cease discriminating
against local live stock shippers.
The complaint charges that the
roads entering Oklahoma City discrimi
nate in favor Of the Kansas City and
Ft Worth markets and it is declared
that local shippers will be ruincd If re
llief is not granted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
Enid Loses Out
in Western ASST


Enid Okla nec 81 Just where
Enid win stand III the kingdom Of
baseball whcn the season opens neNt
spring rs question whica VIM now.
admit discussion upon all phases
That this city uill not be 4 member
Of the Western association is now ri.
dent. for at meeting 81 the associa-
fion masnates held Ia Joplin WI sun
day Enid wiihdreN from the league
commissioner u II shay formerly
president of me association, returned
yesterday from Joplin. where he at-
tended the meeting At this meeting
the finances 81 the league were settled
and officers Tor The ensuing season
were elected Herbes slater of KAN
sas City was elected president Of the
league and Tom Haden was selected AS
secretaryreasurer
After making desperate efforts 70
place Enid "a position TO secure the
Western association baseball last year
and again losing money. Il was decided
that Enid should not again attempt an
other season IN this league. Commits
sioner Shaw retains the Tulsa fran
chise 70 protect the Enid stockholders
III the local club The PLAYERS viii be
sold and Ends berth in the associa-
tion Will be vacated
The members Of The association now
are Fort smith. Springfield. Joplin.
Coffeyyille- Independence. Tulsa Nus
logee and Sapulpa.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RY.
NEW PRESIDENT.
specIaI by Unlted Fress.

Special BY United Press.
New York, Dec .21.-Chas H. Mark
ham. president OF the Gulf Refining
company and Gulf Pipe Line company
OF Pittsburg was today elected presi-
dent Of the Illinois Central Railway
compar to succeed James r. Hanra-
han.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
Special Message ON
Boundary Question

Special Ny United Press.
Washington D G., Dec 2i-Presi-
dent TAFT today sent a special mes
sage 10 congress Recommending the
adoption Of a joint resolution authoriz-
ing the president acting with the au-
ihotities of the states involved. to iix
he boundary between Texas and New
Mexico.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
spRAlNEp ANkLE.

Miss Lacy Sparks slipped on the
steel covered aallS between the Bair
tist church and Bohart flats, this
morning and sprained her ankle. The
sprain is net considered serious one.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
ALL RECORDS BROKEN.

Special by United Press.
Paris, Dec, 2i-All worlds records
for suspended distance fight was
broken today by Paul Legagneaux.,
flying in Bleriot machine 322 miles
in five hours and So minutes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-21
MARSHALSHIP
FIGHT GOES OVER
Special By United Press.

Special by United Press.
Washington, ID. G., Dec. 2l.-Presi,
dent Taft told Congressman Mcclure
and James Harris, republican state
chairman Of Oklahoma. this morning
that he would not settle the contest
for the United States marshalship Of
the Western district Of Oklahoma till
after the holidays.
Washington, d. O., Dec. 2i.--There
was an important conference at the
White House Tuesday IN vetoipg Okla.
homa patronage matters in general.
AS expected the marshalship for west
ern Oklahoma received attention.
Those who participated iii the confer
ence were Chairman James Harris Of
Wagner, Representatives Bird s. Nc
Guire and q. Z. Creager, Alva McDon-
aid OF El Reno and John Appleby. Nc
Donald was an aspirant for the Fl
@NNAO pOoL oiit1rs buO 1ihNr tht tAhCA of-
ment Of G Lewis for the place, McDon-
aid has become a receptive candidate
for marshal Appleby has. designs on
the Hobart pest Office Nothing official
was given out at the White House as
to the marshaiship.
Mr. Harris, upon leaving. said he
had no reason to change bis original
statement that National Committee
man Cade would not be appointed mar
sinai Every effort is being made 10
postpone the appointment Of a success
sor to John Abernathy until after the
Christmas holidays and this plan may
succeed although the president has
not definitely announced what he viii
do under the circumstances.
Dennis r. Flynn Of Oklahoma City,
formerly republican boss during terri
torial days is expected in Washington
within the next few days to take a
hand in the fight cade continues CON
spicuous by his absence.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-12
Peninsula Club to Have Outing
Trip tomorrow.
THREE PRIZES OFFERED
Committee Named TO Strike Average
Time for Completion OF Journey
Interesting Meetings Scheduled for
Tomorrow on Historic Island.

The Peninsula Automobile Club
will have run to jamestown tomor-
row morning. the start being made
from the Warwick hotel at 10 o'clc ok.
The return trip will be made in the
afternoon and it is expected tha'
about twenty-five cars will participate.
This will be the second run held by
the club the first having been made
TO Yorktown last summer.
The run TO jamestown has been
under consideration by the club sev-
eral months and tomorrow was agreed
upon as the time because of the Iact
that the Society for the Preservation
of Virginia Antiquities Will have It's
annual meeting at jamestown tcmOr-
row afternoon and at the same time
a committee of the Daughters OF the
Revolution will meet delegation
from the war department at Washing
ton to confer on the question of the
construction of a government highway
from Yorktown to jamestown.
Three prizes are to be offered for
the members of the club in tomor-
rows run. committee has been
named to strike an average speed for
the run and the machine making the
trip nearest that time will be award
ed the first prize. The run will not
tie one for speed and il is probable
that the committee will set about two
hours as the time for the completion
of the run.
The first machine is to leave the
Warwick hotel promptly at 10
O'clock and the otner machines will
leave at intervals of five minutes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-12
DEATH OF MRS. STRIKER.
Well Known York County Woman
Dies az Home Of DAUGHTER.

Mrs. Carolyne NJ. Stryker of York
town. Va, aged 20 years. died yester-
day afternoon at o'clock at the
home OF. her daughter. Mrs. Harry
Howard. on the Boulevard. The body
will be taken to Yorktown for inter
ment. and the funeral services will be
conducted at the Yorktown Episcopal
church az noon today.
Mrs Stryker had long been resi-
dent of Yorktown and was enc of the
best known women of York county.
She is survived by nine children: Mrs
Marcus Campbell and William II.
Stryker, of New York; Thomas Stry-
ker, of Grove, Va; Mrs. Thomas
Lackey. of Lackey's, Va: Mrs. c. II.
Shield and Mrs. V. S Templeton, or
Yorktown; Mrs. Harry Howard and
Mr.. Edward Stryker. of this city.