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The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
LEGISLATOR AccusEL or TAX
ING BRIDE BEFORE SAMOA.
MON GRAND JURY.
CLASH HAS BEEN OPENED
Between States Attorneys OF sanaa-
mon and cnok Counties, Declare
Many--Link Under Bond to
Appear.

1 Springfield, Ill., May 13-~Talk u
go to Jail for contempt Of court, thai
is the situation Representative Mich
ale Link, Of Mitchell, was placed in
this afternoon for hts repeated re
fusals to testify before the Sanga
mon country grand Jury in the legis
latvie bribery investigation. He was
| arrested and furnished bond for
$500 for appearance before the San
CANON circuit court to show cause
why be should not be jailed for con.
tempt. Though Sheriff Werner went
to Mitchell to bring the legislator TO
Springfield. Link came voluntarily
On the same car with him were Wer-
ner and detective OKeefe OF Chica-
90. said to be an attache Of the Of
flee of the states attorney of Cook
county.
When Link was taken before the
grand jury he refused to talk. Then
States Attorney Burke hustled him
before Judge Shirley In the circuit
court and secured an order OF imun.
ity for Link. When taken before the
Jury again Link again mnmbled. He
was once more taken to the circuit
court. Enrke wanted Link Jailed at
once for contempt Of court, but the
court ordered bail for Links appear.
anee Monday.
Immediately after Detective
0'Keefe was served with a subpoena
to appear before the Jury tomorrow.
Today's Developments are interpret
edd by many TO mean the opening III
q ella b between the states attorney
cf Co6k and sansamon counties
Burke believes sangamon county has
Jurisdiction.
The only witness before the Jury
today was Representative George ii.
Welborn, of Woodlawn, Republican.
who voted for Hopkins. He said ri.
mors of bribery were in the air dur
ing the senatorial fight. He told of
meeting he had with Lorimer in
Speaker Shurtleff's room in the state
House, in which he told Lorlmer he
could not vote for him.
The attorneys for Minority Leader
Browne and Representative Wilson
were here today watching the pro-
ceedings.
Representative Thomas Campbell
OF Rock Island, and Representative
Charles Durfee of Golconda. were here
today but did not testify.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
8 HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS DROWN
SIX GIRLS AND TWO BOYS
PARTY OF TWELVE WERE
ROWING IN PEPER MILL DAM
IN PENNSYLVANIA.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, May 13. Eight
high school students. six girls and
two boys lost their lives today while
boating in the paper mill dam at
Huntington Mill, 20 miles below this
city.
Twelve Of the students secured two
boats during the noon hour and start
ed for a row on the dam. In the mid
die of the stream one sprang leak.
The two boats were pulled together
and an effort made to transfer the
girls to the safer craft. The last OF
the party had scarcely set foot In the
the boat when 1t began to sink under
the heavy weight.
s The girls were helpless and the
boys In the party, with the exception
OF one. being expert swimmers,
reached the shore in safety. When
Robert Minnich reached land, he no.
ticed the girls hanging to the sinking
boat. The boy swan swiftly to the
craft. Only two were clingtng to the
boat, the others having gone down.
Seizing one, Minnich started ashore,
but the two went down within a stone
y
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
Ancient "Propsr rtyr Teeth.

The artificial teeth Of ivory. bona
or wood found while making archeo-
logical explorations seem to have been
designed for cosmetic purposes ex-
clusively. Like stage props" they
were meant to be gazed upon; 10 fill
the eye, to lend enchantment to 4
smile. they masqueraded efncientiy.
but when the owner got down to the
serious business * eating they were
removed. New York lSsdieal Journal.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
Look Upward.

Morbid fancies, diseased magininss
and distorted perspectives are the re-
suits OF looking into the pit OF shame
and folly. Impelling impulse, compel
ling purpose toward the true. the
beautiful and the good, flow from pure
feeling, high thinking and slow living.
That man sees life truly who gains
what is best and most uplifting from
his living, he who has strengthened
his soul by contemplation OF the
great and good things which bless cur
humanity.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
.ON THE VERGE OF WAR
Reported That Peru and Ecuador May
Fight Over Boundary Line
Dispute.

Washington, May 1S.--Information
has ben received here that Peru and
Ecuador are on the verge Of war over
the boundary dispute. President All.
foro, Of Ecuador, is off for the frontier
with 800 troops.
Neither nation, 1t Is declared. is In
financial shape to stand the war Elk.
pense' Peru can probably muster S.
900 men and has Ave warships. Ecua-
dor can raise the same army and has
two warShips. W N N X
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
PROTECTION or SEALS.

Washington. May is Secretary
Nagel issued an order today forbid
ding the killing Of female Alaskan
seals and also protecting males under
certain weight. This Is to supply the
required number for breeding.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
Too Much Variety.

"Bliggins is genius" said the CEN
serious friend, but he won't stick to
any one thing, He has too many diff
ferent kinds Of ability" "Yes, he's
unfortunate. There is no use of being
a genius II you're going to be heter
ogenous."
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
ILLINOIS CROP REPORT.

Springfield, May 1.-THE official
Illinois crop report, issued today BY
the state board Of agriculture. says
the fruit prospects until the frost Of
April 81 and % was most encourag-
ING. Since then many correspondents
have been hopeful regarding the
trawberries and bIackberries. In
the southern division of the state
the apples are expected TO average
a to1a crop,
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
Y Hsrs's the Limit.

We don't mind hooking her waist,
looking to see II her white skirts
show. and II her hat is on straight:
we don't mind pinnIng up veil now
and then and cleaning the mud on
her rubbers. but when 1t comes to
holding one end OF store switch
while sho braids It, we think the limit
has been reached, and les time for us
g assert our independ Detroit
Free Press.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
KAUFMAN VS.. LANeFoRD.

Philadelphia, May 13.--Al Kaufman
and Sam Langford will meet in a
twenty round bout June II at San
Francisco. Articles were signed
here today.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
ALLEGED CRATER FREED.

Chicago, May l3.-Judgc Baldwin
today ordered the jury in the case of
James p, Connery. charged with de-
frauding the city on coal contracts,
III return A verdict oi not guilty, Thel
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14

ing pace with Jack Atkin and Prince
Imperial close up. AT the turn into
the stretch, Fashion Plate, ridden ~
McGee, forged ahead
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
Pittsbura Shut Out.
Frock Defeats Chicago.

Chicago, May 1S.-Frock held Chi
cago to three hits and won.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14

Morgan Livingston and
Lapp; Berger, Mitchell and Bemis.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
Washington Beat sox.

Washington, May 13.-Groom pitch
ed well, having but one bad inning.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
THREE / LEAGUE.
Peoria Defeats Dubuque,

Peoria Defeats Dubuque.
Peoria, May 13.--Two errors, a
pass and Biltz' double won the game
for the locals.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14

humanity of tho Great.
The greatest men are the most hum
Die, the most willing to admit their
limitations, and the most reverent
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14

Concluded "a sixth Pago.)
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
Tigers Beat New York.
Boston Beat Browns,

Boston. May 13.-The visitors
played poorly and the home team
batted hard at opportune times.
Score r. H II
Boston ........ .......... 4 10 4
st. Louis ..,..s.. q 4
Batteries--Wood and Carrigan:
Powell, Stremmel and Killifer.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Philadelphia Wins.

Philadelphia, May 15.--The locals
hit Berger hard and knocked him off
the rubber In the sixth inning
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-14

tconcludsd "a second Page,)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07
FRIENDS GAVE HIM
BRACE OF PISTOLS

the following account Of the same din
ner:
Thirty friends OF Charles c. Kirk
patrick gave him r0using farewell at
the Business Mems Club last night on
the eve Of his departure for chickasha,
Okla, where ne wis tal1e-up the secre-
taryship OF The Chamber of Commerce.
Many OF those present are members
Of the Elberon Country Club. with
which kirk as he was familiarly
known, was prominently identified.
Robert c. Webster was toastmaster.
After much kidding Kirk was present
ed with handsome travelling bag and
a big revolver, with the admonition
that he have the latter handy when he
enters the wild country to y hich ne
has been called.
Kirk is well known to Ciuclnnati's
business men and in athletic circles.
He is a magnificent golf player for
one thing. For some time he was as
sistant secretary Of the industrial bu-
reau and later became associated with
the work Of the Ohio Valley exposition.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07
Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati Enquirer:
Charles c. kirkpatrick. former as
sistant secretary OF the industrial bu-
reau. who leaves tomorrow night for
Chickasha. Okla, where be becomes
secretary OF the Chamber OF Com
merca, was rendered farewell dinner
at the Business Mems Club last night.
kirk was also an enthusiastic mem
Der OF the Elberon Country Club. on
Price Hin. and the farewell last night
was a tribute from the membership of
that club
In addition to bidding g0dspeed TO
the departing guest. he was sent on his
way with handsome travelling bag
and a brace Of guns for his protec-
lion. Robert G. Webster acted as
POSTMASTER and presented the travel
ing bag. while August Ferger. The only
man IN the party with whiskers. pre-
sented the brace OF pistols which
Shoot caps. Ferger. dressed as flashy
coquetle. was offered TO Kirk as .
Cincinnati bride. he being a bachelor.
The Commercial Tribune contains
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07
PRESBYTERY
MEETS HERR

Beginning this evening the Chicka
saw Presbytery OF the Cumberlanl
Presbyterian church win be n session
in this city the remainder OF the week
About fifty delegates and visitor
are expected to attend. There viii b
preaching every night in the Cumber
land church and business sessions vii
be held during the day.
Rev w H. Butler OF Oklahoma City
will preach the opening sermon tonigh
and the public is cordially invited
Among other prominent minister
who wiz be In attendance is Rev. r. A
Brown Of NARROW formerly pastor o
the church in this city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07
BIG LABOR
LEADERS
Are HERE

Prominent labor leaders are III the
city and win speak at the big union
mass meeting at the city hall this
evening.
Among the speakers who arrived this
morning were s. 0. DAVIS. state libra
rian and one OF the best known farm
ers' union orators in the state; Chas
A. Daugherty, state labor commission
er; and Luther Langston, secretary
Of the State Federation OF Labor.
Other speakers win be W. II. Wis
ner, organizer for the Garment Work.
ers Of America and a man Of national
reputation, and Mrs Ida Porter-Moyer.
prominent union worker
Union and non-union workers as we'll
as all citizens are invited to attend
the meeting and ladies viii be espe-
cially welcome.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07
new BILL
BY FERRIS
Is introduced Covers
the Conservation Of
Public Land

Washington, April IAN important
bill relating 10 conservation has been
introduced by Messrs. Ferris Of Okla
homa, Robinson Of Arkansas md Craig
Of Alabama IT'S distinctive features
are that the president IS authorized
at any time to make withdrawals Of
public lands for The purpose Of classi-
iication and for other purposes. 1t is
required that the purpose and reason
for all Withdrawals Shall be specific
ally stated in the order Of withdrawal.
All Withdrawals are required to be re-
ported Immediately to congress and ii
that body is not in session the reports
are to be promptly made az the begin
ming Of the next session.
Reports are also required as to all
Withdrawals now existing, together
with the reason and authority for the
same
II was stated that the object Of re-
duiring reports TO be made to congress
is to make all information concerning
Withdrawals available SO that congress
may speedily make disposition OF the
withdrawal and restore the lands to
public entry in the event it regards
the Withdrawals as Unnecessary or i'm
properly made. II viii enable congress
to legislate iutelligently on the sub
iect and win tend to abolish the prac-
tice that has grown UP Of extending
departmental action beyond the proper
sphere. The bill does not validate en-
tries heretofore made and now exist
ing, but requires reports Of the same
to be made to congress tog such action
as that body may hereafter desire 70
take
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07
HO, FOR THE GREAT
MUGGSVILLE PICNIC!

Uncle 81, Aunt Sally and all the rest,
dressed in their best bib and tucker.
win take in the Muggsville Sunday
School Picnic at Convention Hall Fri.
day and Saturday evening.
"one laugh is worth hundred
groana in any market is the motto
Of the promoters Of the entertainment
It's going to be a bigger show than
Ringlings. and all the rest combined.
Here " the complete program and cast
Of characters;
PROGRAM
Under the Stage Direction OF Miss
Olive Leaman McClintic
ANNUAL PICNIC or THE MUGGs-
WILLIE SUNDAY SCHOOL
Scene-The picnic grounds. Time,
May ISL
Prelude--Frohc Of the rat.ies and
eiycs--twenty-four children.
PART +.
l. Early arrivals small 'boys--J. 5.
Barr, L. A. Saunders, Albert Ken
nedy, > G Barr, A. B. Thompson, WIN
Anderson
2. Mrs. Cherry-Mrs, NJ Coryell.
3. Little girls--Mesdame johns, Ste
phens. Edwards. Anderson. Emerson,
Evans. Cross. Thompson; Misses
WarGord, Butler Cole. and others.
a. Professor and Miss Prim-Prof.
Denbo, Chas Stoddard.
s. rhe Muggsville photographer and
family-Mayor Edwards and Mrs. c.
p. Brown
6. Mrs Grant, Freddy aud Mamie
Mrs. Ed Riddle, Albert Thompson,
Mrs. W. B, Watkins.
z The parson and deacon Judge n.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07
VANCE FOR
JUSTICE

No, | can't say that | have been par
ticularly urged but I'm going to run
all the same said Col j. D. Vance,
who today announces his candidacy for
justice Of the peace Of Chickasha town
ship, subject to the decision OF the
Democratic voters
Col. Vance is a native of Tennessee
and served with distinction in the Con-
federate army He came to Okla
homa a number Of years ago. and lived
for a time in Kiowa county, where his
neighbors thrust the office Of justice
upon him against his wishes. This
is the first time I ever asked for an
office In my life said he, and the
fact that want 1t so strongly makes it
the religious duty Of every one to vote
for me-
Col. Vance has lived in chickasha
about four years and enjoys the high
est confidence of his friends and neigh
bors who consider him an excellent
man for the position he seeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07

NJ Williams, Ed Riddle
s. Mrs. Stedman (deaO Mrs. Paul D.
vann.
3. Teddy Jones, Mamie, Halle and
Flossie-J G. Barr. Misses Tucker.
Bassett and Mcclure.
10. Grown-up Boys ana Girls-H Ham
merly J. G. Barr. j S Barr, Albert
Kennedy. Dr. A. G Crosse, Misses
Bar. Mcclure, Goodwin. Tucker,
Bassets.
H. The AIuggsyille Clarion Band
H. Blair. John Hankins, Caas. Stod-
dard, Tom Jones,
-. The Strongs Miss Beaeonsueet
and Gretchen Marshall Terrell, En-
ma Estill, Mrs. d e. Kendall. Fay
Smith, Julia Wootten. Rita Beavers.
13. Reuben Ricks and the Dam fam-
lily Chas Robinson. Arthur Vida
man, AIRS Lizzie Lester. Jania Go,d-
win, Mary Harper, Anna Hin, Mice
Ewing. Dorothy Goodwin. Elton Wat
bins Cecil Goetting, VIII Anderson,
Hayden Watkins. Ben Harrison.
IA. Maypole Eight gi-.
is. Hiram and Sallie Newlywed from
verden-r. II Hamilton. Besse Lat
ting.
iG. Aunt Sarah and Uncle s Smith
ers-Nlrs NJ. s Dudley and w A.
Martin.
III Mrs. seott-siddons the eminent
elocutionist-M Miss Jennie Williams
Miss Bella Spieler Pillbox, the
AInggsville Miss Annie
Wade O'Neill.
is. Mrs Lengthy and Mrs strenglhy
from Anadarko--iAirs. Frank Rosen-
quest. Miss Shepherd
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07

49, Reuben and Gretchen (mreauited
afIectionl-Chas. Robinson, Rita
Beavers.
20. The lightning rod agent and he
Damn family-Dr. A. S. Riddle.
Damms.
21 The gossip scene-tweIye lalies
% Mrs. Many Mann and JOB Mann
Mozelle sumpter, Ray Corbett.
tCurtain.)
Interluder-Japanese Love song-24
boys and girls.
PART H.
l. Address, Judge Marshall
Terrell.
2. S2os entire school-Cast
8. Recitation. sallie Green-Nellie
warford.
a. Dialogue, Mamie and freddie
Grant-alrs. Watkins, Albert Thomp-
son.
s. Motion song. little girls Mesdames
Johns. Evans. Edwards, Anderson.
Thompson, Emerson, and others
e Original poem, Miss bella Speler
Pillbox-Miss Annie Wade O'Neill
n Defamation, Obediah Sloan i. A.
Sanders.
IT, Essay. Jennie Jones-Mrs. W. r..
Anderson
9. Song, primary class-Chiidrtn
l0 Reading, Mrs, Scot. .Siddons-
Nss Jennie Williams.
IA. Catechism. infant class Coils.
Vance, Bryant. Downs, Hill and
others.
~. Song, Katie Smith-Helen 3n,ler.
l3, Recitation-Twelye children.
A. rableau, Liberty and Peace--Doris
and Dorothy strong-Fay Smith anu
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07

OLA iSSt tdllt ne tDOhH'
Might weigh 1870 pounds.
Athletic, robust, muscular-looks
like he could land left hook on the
Jaw OF kuocker and set him in the
middle Of next week
Age somewhere between 20 and 100
mo charge for a guess. hes a bach
clor
Good address conversation that Of
abuslness man who knows what he's
talking about
That's Charles G. Kirkpatrick, secre-
tary Of the Chamber OF Commerce, who
arrived IN the city last night. The
board Of directors will honor him with
banquet at lhc Geronimo this even
ing
Disclaiming any expectation OF reyo-
lutionizing things in Cmckasha on
short notice, Nj Kirkpatrick declares
that his first efforts viii be- directed to-
ward getting acquainted with the peo-
pie and conditions. studying the needs
Of the community and preparing him
self TO render effective service
Il began 10 hear about Chlckasaa
when I reached st. Louis ami | heard
more in Kansas City" said he. "and
everybody had good word for the
town. The general impression abroad
seems 10 be that you have substan-
tiaI sort OF city here. What have
seen and heard since came conyinces
ME that this impression is correct I
am here to do everything in my power
FOR the upbuildlng Of your city, or I
should say our city. for I'm here 10
stay a hundred years or SO. think
the Industrial development OF town
should be directed along the lines to-
ward which lts neural advantages
point, and ] shall first devote my at
tenuon to careful study OF condl-
tions have my own ideas, but they
mas Be modified by Investigation. (
am plcased with ne outlook and s. J
said before. I'm here 10 90 my best =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07

GRAFTERS

Pitssburg. Pa, April 1.-THE climax
promised in the Pittsburg graft ex-
posure came late Wednesday with the
presentment BY the grand jury Of a
lengthy report in which is recommend
ed the Indictment OF Frank Hoffstot,
president Of the Pressed Steel Car
Company, and one of the most promi-
nent business men in this country.
simultaneously in this court came a
plea Of Emil Wintor president Of the
Worlingman's Savings & Trust Com
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07
New SecretQ
OfChambe
COnnerC

After his graduation from Oberli
college. Mr. kirkpatrick did newspaper
work for several years, holding
sponsible positions on several largt
newspapers. He then took up the wor
in which he is now engaged. seryin
as assistant secretary Of the industria
bureau Of Cincinnati, position whic
he held TN he resigned to become pul
licity agent of the Ohio Valley expos
tion. He resigned the latter positlo
to become secretary OF the Chickash'
Chamber Of Commerce IA
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07
GOODDAY FOR
DEMOCRATS
City Elections Show Biz
Gains in the
State

Oklahoma city, April Tile spirit
or the day evidently entered into The
municipal campaigns in Oklahoma
Tuesday, and the results, showing re-
markable Democratic gains in ma
iority Of cities or the first class. ap-
pear to those familiar with political
conditions to indicate sentiment to-
ward continuation Of the Democrat
ic party in county district and state
offices. While state issues did not
enter into the campaign, each city
lighting out it's own local questions
there undoubtedly was a fighting spirit
in the Democratic leaders who demand
cd Of the voters a crcditable showing
The vote in nearly every city was
comparatively light but interest Jagged
in only a few. A paving issue in Chan
dler. town that IS normally Repub-
lican. brought victory 10 Democratic
candidates, who represented the pro-
gressiye spirit, and the city IS now
probably for the first time in dec
ada. under Democratic administra-
tion. Progressive ideas prevailed in
Tulsa, a city that has been politically
close. and the Democratic candidate
for auditor won by 2,400 majority The
Democratic candidate for mayor had
a majority Of nearly 500. A non-par-
tisan ticket was ingloriously defeated
Or the other hand, non-partisan tick
ct in Bartlesyille resulted in Democrat
ID victories and carried a charter pro
viding for commission form Of gov
4 ernment.
The city Of Wagoner. situated in q
7 RpnubIican comfy that has 2 heavy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07
WILL Be
Y. M. c. A.

The local NJ G. A. no longer exists
And IN its place Chickasha has chap
ter Of the Y. NJ. G. A. Authority TO be-
come member Of the international
organization has been received through
the international committee, the objec-
tion made that the local association
had no building and therefore could
not become a Y. N. c. A., being a state
ruling only. On next Tuesday even
Ing an open meeting Of the Y. NJ. G.
A., to which all the men and boys in
the city are invited, will be held There
will be a short business meeting and
a good program.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-07
BURGLARS
AT WORK

Repeated attempts have been made
by thieves during the past year to en-
ter ,he home OF Finis McFarlane at 7l9
Iowa avenue. the last attempt which
occurred last night, being successful
Mr. and AIRS. McFarlane had been away
nom the house early in the evening,
and returning al $3.50 found the front
door. which they had left uniastened,
locked. As the door had night latch
and al the other doors we're locked
they were unable to enter Immediately
and gave the burglar time to escape
Mr. McFarlane examined the windows
and finding one which the thief had
unfasteued. crawied into the house.
Only one room. a bed room. had been
rifled by the visitor, and he had pre-
sumably been IN the house only few
minutes as all be took was little
change and few trinkets
last week. after knocking twice TO
find out II man was in the house
and disappearing when the door was
opened, some one tried to cut away
the screening on the back door, when
the arrival OF Mr. McFarlane prevent
Cd him from completing his task
Numerous attempts to enter other
houses on the same block have also
been made recently, but none has been
successful