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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
LEWIS NAMES
TWO DEPUTIES

John Lewis, sherif-elect of Grady
county, today authorized the announce.
ment that John Phillips Of this city
will be his deputy in charge of office
work while J. A. Thompson will be
his chief field deputy.
Mr Phillips is a member Of one Of
the best known families in the county
and was recently engaged in the cloth.
ing business with the firm Of Driggers
and Daniels. Mr.. Thompson is also
a well known citizen, having lived hero
many years, formerly conducting a
meat market here
Mr. Lewis has moved his family
to town, occupying a house at Tenth
and Tennessee avenue. He will enter
upon his duties Jan. 3.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30

working Of shortterm state conyicts
on the roads.
Legislation is the first important
step toward good roads in this state" 4"
Prof. Royds Address.
Prof. BOYD discussed the importance
Of good roads 10 state and county,
methods of construction and mainte-
nance and needed legislation.
The most difficult thing at first is
10 Get public sentiment aroused z said
he. When the sentiment for good
roads becomes strong in state or
community, the battle is half won.
Mroh agitation is needed at first and
We must have organization to carry it
on After the proper sentiment IS
created legislation and the succeeding
stops viii follow Nothing can be ae-
compished without concerted action.
The portion Of Prof. Boyds lecture
which dealt with materials, methods,
etc, was Of a practical nature He
said the methods employed in com
munity must vary with the material
a hand and the funds available. He
told how various kinds 81 material
must be treated and stressed the inn
portance Of drainage and good cul-
verls- Methods Of supervision were
no less important than construction.
Prof Boyd strongly adYocated placing
the responsibility for road construc-
ton and maintenance in county I'M
the hands of one person. holding that
better results would thus be obtained
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30

with the board of pardons and the gov
ernor when he was informed that if he
would get the certificate of a physician
to support the facts he had stated the
young man would be pardoned. He
said he came here and found Warden
Dick and Dr. Love both away. Believ-
ing Trinlle was physician he asked
him to examine McManus, that he did
so thoroughly and not only by asking
questions as Trinkle said he did
That Warden Dick was not there
and did not ask Tinkle to make the GER
tihcate or tell aim what to certify to,
that Dick had nothing to do with it
and more Trinkle did not go to Or
Loves office or any place else to make
the certificate but made 1t right there
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
No Movement to
Take Ballot
From Women
Special BY United Press.

Special by United Press.
Denver, Col, Dec. Ex-Governor
shafroth stated today that no bill for
the repeal of woman suffrage would
be introduced at the next session Of
the state legislature in spite Of con
trary reports that have been sent out.
III his statement the governor made
bitter attack on the enemies of wo-
man suffrage, declaring that votes
for women had come to stay in Colo
rado Shafroth is an arden advocate Of
the ballot for women and has written
and spoken much in behalf Of the equal
suffrage propaganda.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
Big Blaze
at LQWtOn

Following are the early estimates Of
the losses:
City drug store, stock and building,
$25,00o
Modern store, $4,000.
Citizens bank, $4,000.
Damage to post office, $4,000.
Moncrief Abstract company, $4,000.
Central Fruit and Storage company,
$4,000.
For n11nths the city's water supply
has been short, Medicine creek which
furnished it, having ceased TO flow and
onIy small amount Of water accumu.
ulating in the reservoir above the dam.
The fight made by the firemen with
their meaeer resources is regarded as
a remarkable one.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
specIaI bx United press.

Special by United Press.
Lawton, oklag Dec. 3o.-Fire, which
started at noon today in the second
story Of the City drug store, threatened
to destroy large part Of the business
section Of the city
The total loss is estimated at SIPS,
ooc.
When the fire broke out the water
supply Of the city was shut off and a
dispute between the fire chief and the
proprietor Of the drug store building
over the management Of the fire fight
ers caused a small riot.
The fire is believed TO have been Of
incendiary origin and two men sus.
pected Of being responsible for it have
been arrested
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
IL RENO AMERICAN
BECOMES A WEEKLY.

Guthrie Okla. Dec. 3O.-G G.
Lewis editorowner Of the Daily Amer
iean OF El Reno for FIVE years has am
nounced a discontinuency of the daily
ard viii continue the weekly American
erly Lewis has recently been recon-
mepded for postmaster at FL Beno
Lawrence Millspaugh, editoi Of the
Ineersoll Enterprise, has mosed his
plant to Amorita and launched the
Anorita Herald.
Martin & Newland OF the Frederick
Leader have launched the Weekly
journal at Loveland. with CaL Noel
Of the Leader force in charge.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
JUDGE BAILEY is
HONoRED BY LAWYERS.

At the meeting Of the State Bar as
sociation in Oklahoma City Judge
Frank NJ. Bailey was appointed chair
man of the general counsel The law
yers passed resolutions asking that
provision be made for two additional
justices of the supreme court. At the
banquet last Digit Judge Bailey was
called upon to respond to the toast,
"The Sixth Justice He asked to be
excused. declaring the subject too
deer for him and modestly expressing
the opinion that his constituents in
the Fifteenth judicial district would
be unable to spare him for few
years.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
.SlOO, 900 Bond
For Release Of
London Editor

Special by United Press.
London, Dec SO-A 100000 bond
was demanded by authorities here to-
day for the release of Edward Mylius,
the london editor Of the "Liberator," !"
a Paris publication.
The editor was unable to furnish
the required bond and must therefore
remain in jail to await trial
The Liberator is radical organ
which is extending all its influence to
ward stirring up the revolutionary
spirit in England Articles published
BY It for this purpose led to the ar
rest of Mylius.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
POPULATION DENsEsT
IN STATE or RHODE ISLAND.

Washington d Ell Dec 30.-Rhode
Island has 50S.5 persons to every
square mile and heads the list for
density. according to the figures just
issued by the census bureau.
Nevada with seven-tenths persons to
the square mile is at the bottom.
Second in density to Rhode Island is
Massachusetts with ASS; then New
Jersey, Ss7.7; Connecticut, 2s1S; New
York 1912.
Kansas has 2O5; Nebraska, 15.5.
Idaho increased from 1.9 to s.9, and
Oklahoma from 1i4 to 2s.9. Missouri
has 49.9: Arkansas, 80; Texas, 1913.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
Congregational Supper
and Social Tonight

The Congregational ladies have
planned to feed hungry multitude at
the church this evening. A delicious
hot supper win BE- served from till
O'Clock and IN spite Of the high cost
cf living, the price will be only 25
cents, l5 cents for children, or two
for a quarter"
Following the supper there will be
a social and an interesting program
consisting Of music. readings and a
guessing contest viii make the even
ing an enjoyable one Everybody is
cordially invited
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
REMOVE FOREIGN BODY
FROM cHILD's EAR.

Mr. Walker Of Washington, Okla,
brought his 9-year-old daughter here
yesterday to be operated upon BY Or.
A. s. Riddle. the eye, ear, nose and
throat specialist A foreign body was
successfully removed from the child's
ear and she is now doing nicely
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
Good Roads
ReceiDe q
BIG Boost
LAUNCH co. ASSOCIATION
Noted Experts Deliver Addresses
Proposed Legislation Levies
One Mill State Tax
for Highways
for Highways

Launching the Grady County Good
Roads association elechng officers,
listening TO able addresses by experts
and outlining needed legislation,
small out earnest crowd Of Grady
county citizens assembled today at
City hall IN a meeting which marks tine
beginning OF an organized movement
Tor better highways Id this county
Among the prominent good road
ers' from abroad who were In attend
aHce were Prof Alfred Boyd. who
holds The chair Of ciyil engineering al
the A. & ~ college. saltwater. Geo
J.. Bishop, district agent Of the Y s..
department OF agriculDse Cordell
w. n Colt president ana Clark
Hudson. secretary Of the Oklahoma
Good Roads association. were expect
ed TO arrive late this afternooM
Present and participating in the de-
liperatlons Of the meeting also were
Representatives Glover and Frey. Sen.
aior Geo. NJ Barefoot, Elmer E. colby,
c.ty engineer OF Chickasha who gave
a very instructive talk on Materials
ior Road Building ana j b Lindsay,
einf. elsrk, who reported on county
FUNDS available for road purposes
Organization.
Dr. F. L. Dawson. chairman OF the
highway committee Of The Chamber o.
Commerce. called the meeting 10 order
at N O'clock and IN appropriate words
briefly set forth ;hte object Of the
gathering. calling attention to its lm-
pcr,ance IN forcible way. After
some preliminary discussion a motion
was carried that the Organization Of
the Grady County Good Roads associa-
tion be effected. Dr. Dawson was
unanimously chosen president and q.
KirkDatrick was made secretary
Senator Barefoot. Representative
Glover and Frey with the president
ana secretary constitute the executive
board They will name a vice presi-
dent for each road district
During the forenoon the conference
was Of general nature. number OF
those present participating in the dis
eussion. Tie formal program was not
begun till O'Clock this afternoon,
Legislation Proposed
Representative Glover outlined the
provisions Of a good roads measure
which be viii introduce at the coming
session ofahe legislature. THE exist
Ing law rs inadequate, said he "it
provides for bonds 70 be voted. W.
have had TOO many bond issues already
and the people are getting afraid Of
them My bin win provide for a state
levy Of one mill on all property for
road purposes. the revenue thus de-
rived to be distributed according TO-
an equitable plan among the counties.
It win not create amy new offices but
will place the roads department under
ihe direction OF the state board of agri-
culture. This board working in bar
mony with the county commissioners
viii be authorized to employ such help
as is needed to carry on road work.
"Ny bin win also provide for the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
WILL REFUND MONEY.

Supt. Rs-ney says the money will be
returned to the purchasers Of tickets
to the entertainment which was to
have been given by Madame Labadie
at the Methodist church last night He
has written for the list Of ticket hold
ers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
BURGS. GET $4,000
FROM IOWA BANK
Special by United Press.

Special by United Press.
Dennison, Ia, Dec. S0.-A report
was received here this morning from
Dali City, Ia, that burglars blew open
the safe of a bank in that city last
night and secured cash to the amount
Of $4,000
The robbers made their escape and
uD to this time no trace Of them has
been found, aIthouhg officers are fol-
lowing every clue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-30
WEATHER FORECAST.

+ For Chickasha and vicinity; To- I
+ night and Saturday increasing I
+ cloudiness; warmer
+%#%+@ 4%%#+s 4
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-08-13
A stabbine Affair

Last Monday night a stabbing affair
took place in one OF the upstairs rooms
OF Matt Hurjss house Two young
Firms were the principals in the affair
A fellow named Sam Macki did the
cutting but what the provocation was
cannot be found out
Both young men were sober and no
scuftie preceded the knife cut so that
the affair is somewhat OF mystery.
The cut was across the front of the
right wrist but not deep enough to
severe the main artery. The injured
man was rushed out Of the house and
10 the City Hospital where his wounds
were bandaged mp.
His assailant mate his escape. the
last seen of him being about ten o'clock
that night when he was met on the
county road headed towards the Tobin
mine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-08-13
CHANNlNG BOYS IN
SHOCKING TRAGEDY
ONE SHOT THE OTHER ACCIDENTAL
LYlAST WEDNESDAY
BODY HID IN A BRUSH PILE
Boy Who Did the Shooting Brbsd hi,
Companion Not TO Tell Of What Ne
had Done.

John Murphy, Charming lad {
years Of age was shot and killed by Lis
companion. Diras Steel. a lad OF IL
years old, in the woods near Charming
Wednesday. A lad named Grant was
in the party and he and Steel dragged
the corpse about 200 yards and hid ID
back Of wlndfall. They then went
10 town and Steel bought Grant bag
OF candy and threatened him with dire
results II he Grant should tell OF
what had happened. The body was
recovered late In the afternoon.
The three lads were playing about
Claiming and found gun which a
fellow named koler had hid in wood
pile. The Rnn had charge in II but
the boys didn't know It, They took
the gun and started off into the woods
back Of Claiming.
Steel was carrying the gun and
while in the woods he pointed the
weapon at Murphy saying. "I'll shoot
You. pulling the trigger at the same
time. The cartridge exploded. the
charge striking Steel In the back OF
the neck and nearly severing his head
from his body.
The two boys then dragged the corpse
about 200 yards and hid 1t back OF
windfall In n brush pile. The lads
returned to Charming where Steel
bought q bag OF candy for Grant and
told him that IL he ever told what had
happened he would be shot
The shooting happened about 10 90
O'Clock in the forenoon and nothing
was said until late in the afternoon
when the Grant boy said to his father,
I'VE killed Murphy this forenoon.
The elder Grant didn't pay much at
tention 70 the boy Mt fret but on his
repeating the statement several times
the father began TO wonder what he
meant and, taking the lad aside, he ask
ed MIN II he meant what he said.
The lad replied that ne did and IL the
father would accompany him to the
woods he would show him the body.
a search was Immediately started and
the lad showed the father the corpse.
The cruelest part OF the affair was
the dragging of the corpse through the
woods as the clothing was torn and the
fiesn lacerated by so doing
The affair caused much excitement
about Claiming but II is not intimated
that the lads knew what they were do.
ing nor that they were aware the gun
was loaded.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-08-13
Burrows Here

Senator Borrows arrived i'm Iron
county yesterday at Il ;O5 a. m. and
made hurried trip through the coun
~, taking the train again for Dickin.
son county at Palatka at $40 p. m.
Mr.. Burrows was met at Charming
by a delegation OF Iron county citizens
and escorted TO Crystal Falls where
automobiles were in waiting and he
visited the Bristol mine where at II 80
be made a short address 10 the work
men. He went IRON there to the Tobin
mine where the workmen were Assem-
bled at 1900 o'clock and he spoke a
few words 10 the men there. From
the Tohin he went direct 10 the Ar
menia whore the men Of the MacDon.
aid and Armenia mines were assem- /.
bled. At 1915 he was back 10 the
Great Western mine where short nd 4.
dress was made aud from there be
came 90 the lockwood for dinner aud
made short address TO the people OF
the city who could gather Mt that hour.
He was then taken IL an automobile
10 the west side. AT the Bates cheese
factory the party was met by delega.
tion from Iron River. every auto on
the west side being pressed into service.
The procession followed into Iron River
where an address was made nj the
Boyington house corner. From there a
visit was ttsAde TO the Hiawatha mi ne
Ind to Stambaugh village
The autos next visited the Baltic 10.
cation whore the men from the Cas-
plan, Dober, Baker. Berkshire. Baltic.
Zimmerman and Youngs mines were
congregated. about 500 altogether. and
hand furnished music for the oc.
casion. An address was delivered
there and following that the Senator
was taken to palatka station where he
was placed aboard the cars for Iron
Mountain.
The Senator certainly inaue n flying
trip through Iron county and met al
most all OF the voters OF the county.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-08-13
Parks Gonzales

An event of much interest TO Allison
took place Tuesday morning at ten
thirty o'clock at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Gonzales when their
youngest daughter. Miss Anna May
was united in marriage with Reverend
William Ulmer Parks. Tne ceremony
was performed by the Rev. J. II Ohm.
stead minister OF the Congregational
church Of Clarion, Iowa, an intimate
friend of the groom. An impressi We
ring service was used 10 unite the
hearts and destines of these worthy
people.
The house was beautifullydecorate
with woodbine and pink aud white
sweet peas Following the ceremony
and congratulations the wedding break
fast was served TO the company CON
sisting of the family and their imme-
diate friends.
The weddingc ouple left on the noon
train for Chicago. Milwaukee and
northern Michigan They were accom-
panied as far as Chicago by Mrs NJ.
and Mr. and Mrs. Ohm.
stead and daughter who left for points
in the east After three weeks trip
Mr. and Mrs Parks will return 10 AL.
lison and viii at once 20 to housekeep.
ing In the parsonage where they will
be at home TO their many friends
"Mr. Parks Is regarded AZ strong
man in the denomination by his fellow
pastors throughout the state. He came
10 Allison over year ago and has led
the church work with acceptance and
power. He is man among men and
gains the respect and confidence OF all
classes
Miss Gonzales is a lady OF charm and
attainment For the last year she has
been a successful teacher In the schools
Of Buffalo Center and previous to that
in the south. Naturally leader she
draws friends about her and wins them
by her sterling qualities She is ad.
mirably fitted to assist her husband in
his calling and the church will gain
by this union. Innumerable friends
in Allison and elsewhere will wish Mr.
and Mrs Parks life of unalloyed
happiness and helpful service. 4"
Mr.. and Mrs. Parks arrived here last
week and are guests at the nome OF
Mr.. Parks parents, Mr.. ana Mrs John
H. Parks Of this city. Mr.. Parks is
we'll known here and the many friends
OF the Parks family join in wishing
the newly welded couple long and
happy married lie.
Mr.. Parks occupied the pulpit In the
Methodist church last Sunday evening
He Is talented young man aud his
many friends embraced the opportunity
to listen to his preaching.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-08-13
The Fountain Removed

The drinking fountain. presented TO
the city by the ladies OF the w. G. T..
u, has at last been removed from the
center of Superior avenue where 10 mas
been menace 10 life and limb to the
junction OF the alley and Third street
back Of the Temple building.
The fountain has been fine thing
for the horses during the hot weather
and will be greatly missed while il is
out of commission. 1t never should
have been placed in the center OF the
main business street but now that IL is
properly located sll will be satisfied
for It is certainly valuable thing to
have when properly located.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-08-13
Raised The Pole

The new Flag pole at the high school
was raised into position last Tuesday
morning. Mr.. John Brann su upervised
ths work with Prof. Hill on deck TO
engineer the working force.
The pole Is 100 feet in height and
consists Of two section, the upper sec.
tion raising and lowering as needed.
The material was donated TO the
school by VIM. and Herman Holmes,
the bottom pole being the finest piece
OF Norway pine left standing In this
section. The upper section Is spruce.
The pole is set on n concrete bed and
between two ancnor posts imbedded in
concr, TO- II is bolted securely In place
and a band wound around the splice 20
that its anchorage is perfect
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-08-13
Injunction Argued

The Injunction asked Tor by several
corporations Of Escanaba against the
board OF education OF that city because
Of the ousting OF supt. +. d. DAVIS
was amended and argued Monday be
fore Judge Flanagan At Menominee
The amended bill asks that the board
Of education be enioined from placing
Prof King in possession Of the Escan.
aba schools and that the city treasurer
be enjoined from paying any money
20 King for services.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-08-13

who comes from fast company and
has fine recommendation was on the
mound for the locals Eight hits were
made off him but that number would
have been reduced by at least three
with fast men at short and second base.
Hap" Scholtus. who has had the
Indian sign on the local bunch during
the entire season, WAS finging for Mar
qustte and ne put up heady game all
through. he got far better support
than Miller did which was the secret
OF his having won.
Anderson redeemed himself for the
misjudged fly by making phenomenal
running catch In the next inning shut.
ting of run. In doing so he hurt his
leg and retired from the game.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-08-13
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER PEOPLE
HAVE VALUABLE PROPERTY
MOVED DRILL TO HILLTOP MINE
Are Testing up the Country Between the
Hill and RunkIe Lake-0ther Mining
Notes.

The International Harvester people
who are operating the Lot mine near
the power plant cut good lead OF ore
last week and have been working in il
all week. A reporter visited the prop.
erty last Thursday and found nice
pile of ore which has been hoisted
from the drift and cross cut and was
informed that the miners are still In
the ore body. having pierced ID dis
tance OF about 40 feet. A drift and
crosscut Is being run.
The ore body is clean. no rock hav-
ing made its appearance. The exact
quality of the ore Is not yet determin.
cd but 1t certainly looks good on the
stockpile.
The workings at this property are
now down 450 feet and Captain Dar-
lington feels quite elated at the show
ing made on this level
THE HILLTOP
At this property OF the Oliver Iron
Mining company the drill which has
been working up in the vicinity OF the
old pit was moved during the week to
the territory living south of the Crys-
tai Falls hill and between Runkle lake
and the Mansfield branch OF the North.
Western railroad tracks. The Hilltop
lease includes lands which lie between
the lake and the Victoria property.
No work has ever been done on the
south end of the property and the rec
ent find OF ore by Ben Nicely on the
land adjoining the Hilltop lands on the
west has lead the lease holders to the
opinion that the ore crosses their pro-
perty ALSO The drill viii thoroughly
test this section of the property during
the balance of the year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-08-13

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