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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
EASY WAY TO
GET Rich
But it May Land You in
Prison Three
Arrested

4 It's easy money, dead easy beats
an Oklahoma city real estate scheme.
You can multiply your wealth by ten
and It will cost you nothing except a
little work All you have 70 do IS 70
convert your capital into dollar bills,
tack cipher on the one. do little
erasing and there you are-the one dol
lar bills have grown into tens.
But there is this trouble about it
# you are caught at 1t by your Uncle
Sam he win make II interesting for
You
A couple Of strange Young men blew
into town last night and they had a
very respectable $40 William. They
wanted it changed and a little boy said
they offered him one-half Or it To get it
changed He refused and they bought
some articles at a stand near Second
and chickasha. rendering the bill in
payment. but the long green didn't
look good to the stand proprietor and
ne turned it down at the same time
calling the police officer Meacom ar
rested the three men and they gave
their names As Leslie Clark, Virgil
Smith and W. H. Wanord. They were
later turned over to Deputy u, S.
Marshal Tom Burk and Commissioner
Payne'lbound them over to the federal
grand Jury today,
The bill had been changed BY past
ing cipher after the one and eras-
ing the word one where it was
printed large Several small ones
remained but the bogus bill might
have been passed on an unsuspecting
person.
The men arrested told several sto-
ries. One Of them said farmer near
Lawton paid them the bin for pick
ing cotton and another said man on
the train gave fl to him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14

TO CLOSE

All the voting contests al the Pal
ace Of Time will close promptly at
nine O'Clock Tuesday evening. The
register has been closed and sealed,
but votes upon the number registered
may be given until tomorrow. All Of
he counting in contests whore 1t is
required win be done by disinterested
parties. The numbers attached to va
rious articles 70 be ratified off were also
written by disinterested parties. who
dld MOI know to which article the
number belonged.
In each Contest the prize Will be
awarded TO The person Guessing near
est correct or should two numbers be
equally near to the nearest preceding
number Ia case there are TWO or
more correct, the parties viii draw as
there win be no division of the prizes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
WAR ON BOB WHITE
BEGINS TOMORROW

Look out, Bob White, the hunters
are after sou. The quail season Will
open tomorrow. Nov. 40. and the guns
win begin to pop an over the state.
III S. Aslew state game warden, has
luied that quail shooting may begin on
the first day OF the open season and
that Means that the birds viii begin
to suffer tomorrow Local sportsmen
are preparing to invade the hunting
grounds without delay
A we'll known sporting writer says:
From an reports the quail will be
unusually plentiful his year The
weather has been dry and severe
rainstorms. which are most destruc-
tiveto the Young birds have been lack
ing. The more rigid game laws have
also given them greater protection and
the Illegal capture or shipment Of
quail has now been reduced almost to
the minimum Under existing condi-
tions the birds have become so tame
that the Bob White" whistle can be
heard around the outskirts of any
town ard the sight OF a quail sounding
its call from telephone pole or chin
ney top in the heart Of the towns is
mot unusual
Quail shooting in Oklahoma is con-
sidered BY devotees of the sport TO be
the acme OF life ia woods or field In
Oklahoma's mild climate the air is iust
cool enough to set the blood atingle
without being cold enough to cause
any discomfort o the hunter and the
thought Of following a brace OF we'll
trained dogs through the brown fields
and hedgerows. where the little brown
birds are easy 10 find and Fat from
their feasiine on grains and berries.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
Y. m. c. A. Year is
Nearing a Close

On December 4, the first Y N g. A.
year closes and the board feel that
there has been progress and that the
Young Mems Christian Association
has made a place for itself in chieka-
sha.
The financial year fcr the associa-
tion closes Sunday Dec A. and the Of
ficers hope to be able in the annual
report to announce all obligations met.
II is Imperative that all who signed
the pledge for the annual membership
to see that It is paid in full without
delay.
A committee Will wait on All who
have not paid in full, and with this
balance the Y. M q A. will enter rs
second year with a record OF achieve
ment that bespeaks a larger work for
the coming year
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
FEDERAL COURT IS
in SESSION HERE
Judge Campbell Convened Court this
Morning-Grand Jury is Organized
The Civil Docket Comes
First

Judge Ralph Campbell Of McAles
Ter convened Inc United States court
OF the eastern district OF Oklahoma az
The county court house this morning
The morning was devoted to hearing
motions and demurrers and This af-
ternoon the grand jury was organ
lied.
The civil cases are set for trial on
Nov 1916, but should many cases go
to trial more time win be required.
The criminal docket is sci for Mon
day NOV 2i
Among the matters Of general inter-
est that viii come up Is the Oklaho-
ma Central railway case which is set
Tor hearing Nov Is. Il is an action IN
which ne Illinois Steel co opposes
the receissr's certificate % pay TIE cx-
renses Of operating The road
Court officials in attendance arc Dis
trict Attorney Gregg and his assistant,
Frank Lee Deputy CLERKS Dave Dick.
ey and Oils Lorson; Marshal 5 g vic
tor and assistants Al Cottle and Tom
Burk and court steuographer Giles
Penniek. Miss Young stenographer
to Mr.. Gregg. is also here
The following compose the grand
jury
Regular panel VI p Ewing g p
England. } r FlIppen n Al Sims.
chas. Wolfe, s. " Roller e n. 40
bile Butler childress Joseph Hunt Jr,
w J Martin
The following were picKel np IN
chickasha r. a. sanford. i vs..
speake, I'D Burney Jonas Cook w 81
Elliott . II Freeman. Walter Griffin
Alex Kemp. $ Tones, n p coNel
ias wm Frasier ciaain 3
Morgan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
BEALL IS
DEFIANT
Refuses to Quit Place
on the Election
Board
Special by United Press.

Special by United Press.
Oklahoma City. Nov. IA J. J. Be
all. chairman Of the county election
board who refused to be deposed by
the state board and who is today
guarding the ballot boxes, announced
defiance to those who ousted him and
10 the man appointed 10 take his
place
Whoever starts to take these boxes
had better kiss his wife goodbye, de-
clared Beall to the crowd who thiong-
ed about him at the court house.
Beall and Blackburn. both mem. ers
Of the county board. stand on the de-
cision Of Attorney General West that
court proceedings are necessary 70
oust them
Secretary Levy resigned today and
Q. ?. Halsell was appointed to siaceed
him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
coNcERr pLEAsEn cRoMn.

The Methodist choir pleased a large
with their sacred concert
hast evening. II was one Of the best
Of the many excellent programs they
have rendered Misses Elizabeth But.
ler and Miss Imhoa We're very effec-
tive in solo work and Mr. Majors gave
Two splendid organ solos. The lttle
Daniels sisters delighted every one
with violin numbers,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
COMPERS
IS OPPOSED
BY BERGER

Special by United Press.
ST. Louis. Mo-, Nov ia.-President
Samuel N. Gompers called the thir.
tieth annual convention Of the Amer
ican Federation Of Labor to order TO-
day wish 500 delegates IA attendance.
Prominent on the hoor was Victor
L. Berger the first socialist congress
man, who IS delegate from Wiscon-
sin.
Berger has aspired several times in
the past to take the place Of Gompers
as president and IS expected to lead
another fight on Goflpers at this ses-
sion. 1t is stated that he will meet
with unusually strong opposition.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
To- PROTECT
MEXICAN
Secretary Knox Wires to
the Governor Slayer
Still Abroad

AHadarko Okla, Nov ll.-A special
train arrived here from Granite today
with bloodhounds and officers, to aid
in the search for Oscar Opel, the Mex
lean VINO is hidden Out in the country.
lodging possess who seek him on
charge Of slaying Police Chief Temple
here Saturday night The blood.
hounds were unable to catch the trail,
however and will Be useless.
It was learned that Opel was nee.
iag from a band Of men with whom
he had quarreled in dive in this city,
ana Temple tried % stop him.
Excitement all over tie city and
county is at fever heat. and the NUM-
her Of men Ia the posses has been in.
creased to nearly 1900
Though no one connects this trouble
with the Mexican troubles Of national
Importance, news Of the dissertations
Of the hag in Mexico City will not tend
% bring any mercy to Opel should he
be found
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
A Woman,s AuxIIIary.

There is q movement pa foot 70 or-
sanize a womans aus.Ilary 10 the 81,
3 g A. giving them one entire after
uoon and evening 81 each weck.
Many prominent ladies have spoken in
favor Of this. and q No hundred can
be secured at a small charge. the
managers WIN see TO li Woman is
ever ready 70 exert herself ID matters
that 50 closely concern her SONS and
brothers MS the y M 9 A. Let as
have tho auxiliary Che banquet and
the social graced hy me presence. aid
and sympaihy of the good women 81
chickasha
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
GIVES THANKS
TO EDITORS
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+ THE EXPRESS, +
+ cnickasha, Okla. +
+ IN behalf Of the democratic :
!. state ticket and the democratic :
+ campaign committee, ! desire 70 I.
y thank you for the loyalty YOU +
: have shown 20 the party and ihe =
: assistance You have rendered me +
+ in conducting this campaign To =
+ you and your brother democratic :.
= editors is due more credit for the =
= democratic victory in Oklahoma :
! than anything else =
= IN no comDaien have The dem :
+ editors worked as faithfully and ;
+ as successfully as in this =
: Again thanking you. ] am, =
!. Yours truly, +
+ JOHN r. WILLIAMS, +
+ Chairman State Committee. +
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
Search for Man
Implicated in the
Poisoning Case

Special by United Press.
Wheeling W. Val Nov Follow
ing the report that a prominent Pitts.
burg Insurance man was implicated in
the attempi 20 poison the millionaire
packer John o. shenk private degec-
tives are searching iof the man who
is aecusea.
Friends Of Mrs. shenli are trying to
obtain her release 90 bond protesting
fheir belief in her innocence
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
THE BREAD or LIFE.

Rev j. G. Treat. pastor Of the Con-
gregational church, delivered an able
address at the Y N. G. A. yesterday
afternoon. The theme. Jesus, the
Bread OF Life, struck home. Il was
apt in illustration, earnest in delivery,
and striking in its broad applications.
Next Sunday at $3.50 p. m. the regular
service will be held.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14

oklahoma city. Nov, a.. From
Washington Sunday night Governor
Charles NJ Haskell received a mes
sage from Secretary OF State Phlan.
der q Knox requesting that he take
every preeaution 70 prevent a recur-
renee At Anadarko Of The Texas inci-
dent IN which Mexican was put 10
death at the stake in the event the
Mexican who killed the chief of ID.
lice IN Anadarko Saturday NIGHT Is ap.
pretended.
Secretary Knox gave as his reason
for making the request the steamed
relations that exist between Mexico
and the United states government
growing out Of the Texas incident and
the subsequent resentful attitude as
sumed BY the Iexicans towards the
American citizens III the City 81 Mex.
lnmediats.s 1pon receipt of this
message from Washington Governor
Haskell communicated with the sher-
II a AnadarlSo, urging him to use ey-
cry precaution to protect tho murderers
of the chief OF police from violence,
suggesting that in the event The sher-
IT deemed It necessary to call On the
governor for assistance
Ambassador Pc La Maria today tel
egraphed the Mexican consul al Kars
sas City. Mo, who has supervision
over the territory which includes Ok
lahoma, ordering full investigation
Of the shooting Of Chief Temple.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
Long and Short Haul
law is Upheld
Special by United Press.

Special by United Press.
Jefferson City Mo-. Nov little
state supreme court oday upheld the
lons and short haul law, ovarrnling A
notion ior a rehearins in the cage
against the Missouri Pacific. The rail-
road mas appeal ,he case 70 the SUI
preine court of ne United States.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
Abernathy Boys
Spent Night Here

The two little sons Of United States
Marshal John Abernathy who won
fame by riding horseback from Oklaho-
ma 10 New York, spent Saturday night
here. They We're riding the same
houses that carried them across the
continent and We're going from their
fathers ranch in Comanche county to
Guthrie
The little riders arrived soon after
dark. putting their horses at Neyille's
livery barn. They left al Z o'clock
Sunlay morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
BAREFOOT AND SMITH
RAN CLOSE ToGTHER.

Col. George Barefoot and Joe Smith
Of AnadarlSo democrats. who will rep
resent the Grady Caddo Senatorial dis
trict, ran very close together. The
vote in Caddo was as follows Bare
foot 1854, Smith 2599, Brown 2544.
Bullen 25l4- 1t will be seen that
Smith beat Barefoot By is votes in
Caddo In this county Barefoot ran
~ votes ahead Of his democratic run
ming mate
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
SHOT FOOT BY
ACCIDENT

I'd Owens accidentally shot himself
III the foot wish an automatic shotgun
this afternoon
The accident occurred at Terrells
clothing store about 3 o'clock. Mr.
Owens was getting his paraphernalia
together 70 80 hunting near Mayesville
tomorrow Ile viii probably lose his
foot
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
Start Revolution to
Keep in Practice

Special by United Press.
Colon. Nov lf Western Nicaragua,
Is facing q new revolution, according
70 reports received mere today. The
trouble broke out in corento and Le-
on where conservatives denounced the
Estrada administration. Many were
killed ia street clashes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
WANTS TO QUIT
THE COUNTRY

Special by United Press.
+ + + = : : = + + = 4 = = = = =
: Orange, n J., Nov. IA dis I
+ gruntled republican offers his +
+ beautiful country home for sale :
! TO some victorious democrat and +
: intends q leave a country that =
+ turns down Roosevelt. For terms =
+ and particulars address W. Toby +
+ The above advertisement Of +
= Winthrop r. scarrett, wealthy +
: resident and close friend Of :
+ Roosevelt, was published today !
= in a local paper 4
= +++%% %+++++
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14

The Office OF John Mabile Rock Is
land roadmaster, has been moved here
from Ell Reno. The transfer was made
Saturday Mr. Mabile has never
changed his residence.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
ARTICLE 9
AMENDED

Special by United Press.
Oklahoma City, Nov. i4---lt was an
nounccd Today by the state election
board that a proposition 90 amend ar
ticle o. section q. Of the constitution
carried The figures We're not com
piete and no estimate OF ihe majority
could given.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
Successful Revival
Closed Yesterday

The evangelistic meetings at the
Christian church closed yesterday eve
ming after a successful months work
and Rev. G. Lyle Smith returned to his
home in El Reno. There was one con
version al last nights meeting, m, x
ing in all twelve who expressed their
wish of leading better Christian lives.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
POLICE couRr TODAY.

Judge Grigsby hand one fighter, two
drunks and two women for immoral
conduct before him this morning, the
usual fines being assessed. One gun
toter was taxed S2S.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
Bank Call Issued
'cial by United Frcss.

Special by United I-ress.
Washington. D. G., Nov. 1.-THE
comptroller Of the treasury today is
sued call for statements showing the
condition of national banks at the
close Of business Nov. 10.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
EuTERPEAN MEETING
DATE is CHANGED.

On account of an entertainments Fri
day evening IN which several members
will participate, the Euterpean meeting
has been changed to Thursday even
ing 1t will be held at the Methodist
church and every member is requested
to be present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
Hold a Little
Family Reunion
$500 hy IlInlted -.

Special by Unitec Press.
N Salt Lake City Utah NoY Five
wiSes. 40 children and as grandchIl
drcn of Joseph Smith president or tha
Mormon church. celebrated me 72nd
birthday Of Smith today with . fam.
ily reunion ~ the Smith home
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-11-14
TAFT IN PANAMA.


Special by United Press
Colon Nov l4.-President Taft ar
rived here today The president and
party We're given a royal reception.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-24
Burns Soft
Coal, Slack,
Ignite, Hard
Coal, Wood
or CObS. +,
snent Friday with his parents, NJ
and Mrs. Joe Schroeder.

spent Friday Win ms parents
and Mrs. Joe Schroeder.
Mise Hammer. teacher in the prim-
49,, rr,o,n If the nublic school spent
Sat,rda,, and sunday in Burlington.
M;ss Sarah voter Of ottawa. O., Is
~ a ,.;sit with her parents Mr..
noi,ie - "hr;s voter
| ail - ~ IIosiar and Miss Sophia Tren-
w 49,. ,,,ar,;aS at the home OF Mr..
my Ne 7 TrenIing at Fl. Madison
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-24
FOSTER.


= ~ -
Mrs. David Anderson Of Bear Creek
was UP Thursday looking after her
property.
Mrs. David Williams moved to Abba
Wednesday where her sons Frank
and Charles have employment.
Virgil Kinder and wife OF Ottumwa
visited at the VIM. Miller home a
few days last week
Ralph Kimbler and wife returned
Sa turday from a two months visit
with relatives at Coneville, Ia.
John Terry and wife were in Mora
via Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steven Sumner re-
turned from a months visit on the
western coast last Saturday.
Chas. Locke and family of Filda are
here visiting their many friends and
relatives.
Mrs Jesse Harter is on the sick list
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartly Jackson and
Mrs John White Of Rutledge were
calling on their many friend here on
Sunday
School opened Monday Sept II with
Miss Anna Mahon as teacher, with an
enrolment of 35.
The G. M. & st. Paul has a crew of
men here reinforcing the steel bridges.
John Hickman and wife of Ottumwa
wished the latter's parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Scott Hough at Brampton last
week
1t is reported that the Phillips Fuel
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-24
EDDYvlLL-.

r. ~ y
The boys belonging to the Eddyville
band held picnic Sunday in the
Frank Burns grove north of town. All
report fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Payne who
have been in Eddyville the past two
weeks on account Of the illness of Mr..
Payne left for Des Moines.
John Moore of Bussey transacted
business in Eddyville Monday.
A family reunion was held at the G.
H. Myers home Sunday, Sept. IS.
Those present were; Mrs. Fl. D. Lang
dom of Abba Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc
Vey and baby of Abba, Mrs. John
Ferguson and baby of Abba. Mr.. and
Mrs. C. H. Myers and daughters Of
north of Eddyville. and Mrs. Sadie
Schaffer and son.
Geo Bescoe has been visiting his son
Quincy, living near Melrose.
Bud Jones and wife returned Sat
urday from weeks visit with Mrs.
Jones parents at Abba
Josie Roberts has been spending d
few days in Oskaloosa visiting friends.
The funeral Of Mrs. Lewis Perry,
who died at Given Sunday. was held
Mo~<as afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-24
DR.. AND MRS. A. C. sTiLSok
MEET OLD FRIENDS

+4++4++..+++++*t@1+.4
"ShOuld auld acquaintance be
forgot was answered in the mega
tive at very happy meeting last
evening in Trinity church of former
parishioners and old friends with DR..
A. G. Stilson Of Los Angeles, one time
rector of the Episcopal church in OF
tumwa and Mrs. Stilson. The meet
ing was the first in many years OF the
old friends and the feekng was most
cordial. Large numbers came and
went in the course OF the evening,
meeting Dr. and Mrs. Stilson and lend
ing by their presence and the spirit of
welcome that each felt, happiness to
the occasion that all participated in.
The reception was held in the crypt
OF the church which was simply but
prettily decorated with wild flowers
and ported plants. ferns and foliage,
autumn flowers being the prevailing
decoration. Dainty refreshments OF
cake, coffee and Ice cream were served
The decoration OF the church was in
the hands OF Misses Martha McGavic.
Martha Kaiser and Margaret Mahon
Wholly sociable without any program
other than the exchange Of greetings
between the people and their former
pastor and his wife, the evening passed
most pleasantly.
Rev. Arthur G. Stilson and wife are
enroute to central New York and
visit in the east They intend to be
present at the convention Of the
church October II, in Cincinnati and
on the return trip they will visit for
a week In Des Moines with friends and
former parishioners as In Ottumwa.
Enroute home they expect to spend
short time in the grand canyon of
Arizona and will arrive at their home
in Los Angeles abo:.t November 1.
Since the rectorship of DR.. StilsOn
at the old st. Mary's Episcopal church
in Ottumwa, twenty-one years have
passed and but few visits to OF
tumwa has been made by the former
pastor in recent years. One of these
was upon the laying Of the corner.
stone OF Trinity church when he had
charge of the ceremony. Trinity
church also has reason to remember
with gratitude the former rector for
the handsome brass pulpit and lectern
in the church are gifts from DR.. Still
son.
For thirteen years the guest OF last
evening was in charge Of the Episco.
pal church In Ottumwa and left here
IN 1889 to go to Des Moines where he
'emained for the same period of time.
He then went to Los Angeles and at
present Is located in the coast city.