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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-22

ed down he clutched at and caught the
railing. Considerably shaken. drip
ping with water. he pulled himself to
gether. and raisinr face. Sudden anr
fierce. IKE bpuSt Uroughi 10 uny n.
looked nroupd MN The light "f or
OF two Swinging lamps that had ur
yet been shattered revpaled dnuly th,
Surroundings. tht dark feather III
holsteIug. the little tubles. Uncer
tainly the convict paused; then sud
denly his eyes frightened: the lustfu
anticipation of the drunkard who hLt
long been denied shone from his gazr
as 1t rested on sideboard across the
cabin
"Bottles" he said, steadying himself
Rum! Well I gneSs there Amt
much chance for any of us. and a
mans a fool to go to hell thirsty"
He had started toward the sideboard.
with its bright cleaning ware and its
divers and sundry receptacles Of spir
its and liqueurs. when suddenly his
look changed aud his jaw fell.
"What the fow of choice bill
lingsgate, mingled with the sailors
equally eloquent Golden Gate com.
pleted the sentence. The convict stood
stock still
From the door of a stateroom at the
far end of the cabin a figure appeared.
A great shawl draped the small form
The golden hair. furry Of tangles.
fioated around 1t. Clinging to brass
rail that ran along the side of the
cabin. she approached, her eyes all
alight as If we'll satisfied with some
thing. Amazed beyond power of ac-
ton, the man continued to gaze at her.
at the tiny feet in the little pink slip
pers. at something she carried "By
the great horn spoon. the Christmas
doll.' he muttered hoarsely Then,
forgetting his purpose. the bottles, he
lurched quickly toward her
wat you doin' here?" he demand.
ed.
~ slipped out" said the child, hold
ing the rail tighter as perforce she
paused to answer. II thought 1t
would take only a moment"
"Slipped out?" he repeated
"Of the lifeboat. mean 1t was
dark. and they didn't see me. i just
happened to think. and had to do it.
If I'd told them they mightn't have let
me. 1t would have been very wicked
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-22

if I'd gone away and forgotten. DOM
you think so? And now I'm goini
back. Only am afraid I've beer
longer than | thought would be
The door of my stateroom seemed tc
stick. and was few minutes getting
it open"
Beneath disheveled masses of thick
dark hair the brutish face continued
to study the fairylike one For the
instant words seemed tn fail him
do you mean" ne observed. you
come back mere for that mPasly dicky
bird?"
1T isn't mPaslv. and II isn't dicky
BIRD she answered Indignantly. "Ano
I'll thank yon not TO can il that. It's
a love bird. and its name Is Dearie
"Dearie flo, no" The snip reeled
at a dangerous angle. mt rhr cnnvml
appeared not To untiCe His voice
rose in marsh, Irresistible rough merri
ment. "Dearle And she thanks ne
not to call II names. H. M bigger'n
my thumb. 10. no. His laughter
strange AT such moment. died al
ruptly. "Do YOU know what you've
gone and done on account OF what :
in thar cage" he demanded. almost
fiercely. you've got lett"
LEFT" said she blnnkly, shrinkinR
from him little You don't mean
Oh / thought would he ouly n min.
ute. They haven't really gone and"
The great iiugPrs closed on her arm.
They've gone ana the crews gone.
Both boats are gone"
oh The big blue eyes widened
on him, ana an mixing OF npr plight
seemed 10 come over ner Her lips
trembled. but she held herself brave
ly. "You mean we must drownT"
The thunder of seas breaking on the
deck answered A cascade OF water
dashed down the companionway and
swept round them. The man benz
toward the CHILD "IoOk n that.
Now. amt ye sorry ye come backy
II couldn't leave 1t to drown"-pas-
sionately--" "couldn't-cOuldnt"
BLOW me. she's gamer With diff
Guilty he maintained his equilibrium
"See here. Maybe there's a chance II
any OF them's left 10 help with the
raft But we've got TO git out
this.
He passed his hand through her arm
awaited favorable moment. aud then,
making dash for the stairs. drew
her as best ne might to the deck.
or living man he caught no sight.
only siDgle one OF the dead yet re-
mained. sliding about on the slippery
plauks win the movement NJ the snip
now 20 lepward. now rushing IN a con
trary direction. as " some gr0tesque
spirit OF life yet animated the dark.
shapeiess form
From wavs washed decks the mans
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-22

to change his mind; abruptly hurled
to the other end Of the cabin. he found
himself lying half stunned on the
door A huhhub of noises filed the
air-snappings. crashings. the rending
of woudworE
Captain Macpherson staggered 70
his feet and. swayng like a drunken
man, stood few moments holding
his hand to his brow. Then his hst
cinched. and he shook It at the cylin-
der that had fallen from the table.
"Ye viperous. lying thingg he cried
and ran from the cabin TO the deck.
A single glance told all: two Of the
ships giant spars had gone by the
board; entangled In her own wreck
age. the vessel tbumped and pounded
with ominous violence against some
sunken reef. Captain Macpherson
groaned
"Mr 0'Brienw he called loudly.
AYE. aye. sir"
'How long do you give herr
"Half an hour, sir"
The master shook his head. "Shen
nae last that long"
ANY orders. sir?" asked the chief
mate.
Captain Macpherson recovered him.
self; his tone became once more quick
and incisive we're right; I'm gone
daffy. Wen get this business over in
a decorous and decent manner" A
number of orders followed.
AS the chief mate disappeared to ex-
ecute the commands be had received
the harsh noises of the breaking ship
the seething of the sea about her. the
flapping'o of canvas like helpless. broken
wings, was supplemented by a babel
Of new and terrifying sounds. the
screaming and cursing of the convicts
below, their blasphemous shrieking to
be let outl To this turmoil and uproar
were added the frantic appeals and in
quiries of the passengers who. more or
less dressed. had hurried to the deck
and who were now speaking to the
master of the Ill starred vessel BE
answered them briefly. What could be
done would be done.
Its a question of the boats. sup
poser" Sir Charles, one of the calmest
of the ships cabin party, asked quick
ly.
'In ten minutes they'll be ready for
the launching with nae lack of water
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-22

A gripping story having to do
With the most vital forces that
affect the human being a thrill
ing narrative of the combat of
an American against the worm
eaten drtstocracy of the old
world - as such may the novel
Half a Chance" be briefly de-
scrtbed. The brilliantly drawn
characters, typical of London,
range from Jocelyn Wray the
beautiful young debutante, sought
and worshtped by a score of
noblemen, to Tom Rogers, the
british fiEcher, htghwayn0n and
debdsed nlagsman. A feature of
the story is the Influence that
can be eeerted on her oSsoci-
otes of low and high degree by
the sweetness, simplicity and
purity of little girl. She was
confident that there was some
thing good in a man, no matter
how low he might have sunk. She
set out to prove it. The manner
of her endeavor and the events
associated with it go to make the
story one of rare fascination.
And the vivid pen picture of the
struggle of a great human spirit
to emerge from the abyssn1al
depths of wrong living and deg
radiation will long be imprinted
on the memory of the reader.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-22

Any lady reader or this paper will
receive, on request, a clever mo
Drip" Coffee strainer Coupon privi-
lege. from DR.. shoop, Racine, Wis.
1t is silver-plated, very pretty, and
positively prevents all dripping Of
tea or coffee. The Doctor sends 1t,
with his new free book on Health
Coffee" simply to introduce this
clever substitute for real coffee. DR..
shoop's Health Coffee is gaining its
great popularity because Of: first,
its exquisite taste and flavor; second.
its absolute healthfulness; third, its
economy-1h 10, 25c; fourth. its
convenience. No tedious 20 to 80
minutes boiling. Made in a min
ute" says Dr. shoop. Try 1t at your
grocers, for a pleasant surprise.-J.
w. Harritt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-22

and provision Get plenty of wraps
and greatcoats tn be bit disagree
able nae doubt out yon in the wee
craft"
The boat was soon overhauled, the
lockers and water butt were filed, and
On the whole, at that moment for leav-
ing the ship their conduct left little
room for criticism. One or two OF the
women who had appeared on the verge
of Mysteries now restrained audible
manifestation of emotion. Sir Charles
proved monument of helpfulness. as
sisted in placing the women here and
there and extended a helpful hand TO
Lord Ronsdale. VINO had become some
what dazed and inert. Total darkness
added 10 the difficulties OF their task,
for the moon. which until then had
shone with much luster, now went be-
hind a curtain OF cloud. But Captain
Macpherson coolly called out by name
the men to handle the lifeboat, ana
with no evidence of disorder they
crowded In, none TOO soon. AS the boat
with its human freight hung In readi-
ness for the lowering the remaining
spar OF the Lord Nelson fell with
mighty crash.
Remember the name OF your ship
lads| Captain Macpherson's voice
seemed TO anticipate Il movement OF
panic among the seameD on deck; II
there had been any intention to rush
the already well loaded boat It was
stayed MT Gillett. IN be troubling
ye for the keys 70 the coDvicts deck.
Mr.. O'Brien. get In and take charge
Steer southeast with a bit OF rag: it's
your best chance to get picked up.
Hold near the ship until the other
boat with the crew can come along
side. IRIS as we'll TO Keep company.
Are the lines clear? Let her 60"
The boat was lowered aud at the
right moment touched receding
wave Captain Macpherson waited
until the chief officer called out that
they were safely away. then gave his
last order;
"And now. lads, ye can be lookln' to
yourselves"
They did The master turned and
with some difficulty made his way TO.
ward the convicts' cells Suddenly a
number OF mad. ieaping human figures
issued with horrible cries from one OF
the matches
'sThe life raftsr' shrieking. calling
down maledictiOns - the captain.
they ran about when suddenly an
angry black wave swept the deck.
few went overheard With the hlssing
crest; several were hurled against the
bulwarks. limp ifeleSs things. swirled
back and forth one OF their number.
a big fellow OF unusual strength. was
shot toward the open cOmpa nionway
lending ~ ~. niain cahin As ne DlunR-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-22

glance turned to the sea. Suddenly
he started, his eyes straining. He
stared hard. Maybe they've missed
you. One Of the ships boats seems
headln' this wayr
Are they coming back to save usT
asked the child.
The convict did not answer. Gould
the boat make the ship. could 1t hope
to, in that sea? Undoubtedly no.
Put yer arms round my neck" said
the man, STOPPING.
She put one of them around, will
the other held up the cage. He open
ed the door of the wlckerwork prison
and tiny thing few out Then he
Strengthened. Both arms were around
him now.
"'Fraid?" he whispered hoarsely.
The child shook her head.
An instant he waited, then launched
himself forward. Buffeted hither anC
thither, he made fierce fight for the
rail. reached it and leaped far out int
the seething waters.
(To be Continued.)
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CHAPTER l.
MR.. G1LLETT's CHARGE.

h'W[A all means, m deah, let's go
~ down between decks and
have a look at them"
"Of course, If you wish
Sir Charles, although Do you think
we shall be edited, Mr.. Gillett?"
"That depends, .m'lady"-and the
speaker, a man with official manners
and ferret-like eyes. shifted from one
foot to another-"on what degree or
particular class of criminal your lady
ship would be interested in. If in the
ordinary category of skittle sharper OF
thimblerigger," with a suspicion OF
mild scorn, then | do not Imagine
your ladyship would find much attrac-
ton in the present cargo. But, on the
other hand" in livelier tone. IF your
ladyship has any curiosity-or shall we
say psychological Notwithstanding
the real out and outer the excursion
should be to your liking. for" rubbing
his hands. "a properer lot of cut
throats and bad magsmen it has never
been my privilege to escort across the
equator. and this is my sixth trip to
Australia"
How interesting-how very inter
estingT The lady's voice aoated Ian
guidly. "Sir Charles is quite right.
We must really go down. AT any rate,
it will be change after having been
shut up so long in that terrible state
room"
"One moment, mlady. There's lit
tie formality that must be observed
first. No one allowed on the prison
ers' deck without the captains permis-
sion. There be is now"
Then be good enough TO beckOn to
him." said the lady.
But this Mr.. Gillett, agent of the po-
lice, discreetly declined to do Captain
Macpherson was man not to be beck
oned to by any one, much less by him.
"Sir Charles and lady and Sir
Charles party have expressed, Cap
tain Macpherson, the desire to obtain
permission to visit the prisoners
deck" said Gillett.
Captain Macpherson looked toward
Sir Charles and his lady. the other
passengers lounging around them,
little girl at the rail, her hair blown
windward. a splash Of gold against the
blue sky. What forT said the skip
per brusquely
"To have a look at the conviets, ]
suppose"
"What good'll that do themf" growl-
ed the commander. idle curiosity
that's what | call it. Well. go along
and keep them away from the bars.
The weather has nae improved the
tempers Of few of the rapscallions,
and they'd like naught better than
chance for their claws"
Thanks for the permission, and"
a little stiffiy. ''the admOnition. which
later" turning away, "a man whose
lifelong profession has been dealing
with convicts is most likely to stand
in need OF and heed"
MAY | go tooY'
The child with the golden hair de
sisted in her occupation OF watching
the flying fish and other real winged
creatures and. leaving the rail. walked
toward the group that was about TO
follow Mr.. Gillett She was a very
beautiful girl Of ten or eleven. slim,
delicately fashioned. of definite proud
type.
'May I go. too. auntf" she repeated.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-22
CHAPTER II.
MESSAGE TO THE ADMIRALTl

AEssASE TO IhE ApAIhALIf'
"HE following night Captain
Macpherson. 10 his cabin. roll
ed up carefully the chart he
mad been scanning. deposited
II I'm copper cylinder and drew
from his pocket a small pipe. The
weather had turned nasty again;
above the wind sounded loudly. Now
Il descended on the ship like fierce
scolding virago Then rushed on with
Wild. shrieking dissOnance Suddenly
something happened that caused him
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-22

The great majority of immigrant
arrivals at the present time are COM
ing from Austria, Russia and italy.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-22

ITO be Continued.)
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11
NorIcE 10 M. 3. a.

The members Of the NJ. b. A. lodge
are hereby requested TO meet at the
hall Saturday afternoon at o'clock
sharp, for the purpose Of attendinf the
funeral OF our deceased sister, Mrs
Charles r. Harris. The funeral serv.
ices will be held at hte North Side
Chapel at o'clock. Let every mem
Der Of the order in Chickasha be there
at O'Clock sharp. 1t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11
DEATH or MRS. HARRIS.

Mrs. Charles r. Harris died last
night after a weeks ilhess az her
home corner Eleventh street and
Frisco avenue. The deceased was 2s
years Of age and Is survived by her
husband and sister She was a mem
Der Of the Second Baptist church and
an active member in the N. d. A. Fun
eral services will be held under the
auspices OF that order tomorrow aft
ornoon at o'clock. Rev. Peoples VIII
conduct the services.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11
a 'Tralned Rooster.

Walter Adams. Of skowhegan. has 4
rooster which has been trained 10 do
many odd and interesting things The
bird comes at Mr. Adams's cali and
when told to crow puts its head on
one side and sends out a ringing chal.
lenge. Mr.. Adams has trained the
rooster to jump through bis hands.
and after he does any trick be is an
proud AZ child would be aud will
immediately crow. The rooster an.
pears TO delight to have bis picture
taken and will stand on a box or ia.
bic and pose In a very knowing way.
--Rennebec Journal
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11
WHY sALvEs FAIL
TO CURE ECZEMA
They Clog the Pores--OnIy d LIQUID
Can Reach the Inner Skin


Since the old-fashioned theory Of
curing eczema through the blood
has been given up by scientists,
many different salves have been
tried for skin diseases. But il has
been found that these salves only
clog The pores and ram not penetrate
TO the inner skin below the epider-
mis- where the eczema germs are
lodged.
This--the quality of penetrating
probably explains the tremendous
success Of the only standard liquid
eczema curc, oil Of winferprcen as
compounded in D. y. y. Prescrip-
tion. Alter ten years of cure after
cure. the worlds leading skin spe-
cialists have accepted this as the
true eczema cure.
We ourselves do not hesitate fn
recommend y. d. -. Prescription al
sL0O 4 bottle, bit for the benefit Of
those who have never tried the pre-
scFiption, we have arranged with the
ID. ID. ID. Laboratories of Chicago
for q special large trial bottle at rs
cents on a special offer now This
first bottle ought t. convince every
sufferer. and, at any rate, ii win
surely take away the itch at once.
THE OWL DRUG STORE.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11
STILL DOING BUSINESS.

In conversation over the telephone
with ]. d. Vance Of this city today,
G. L. Jackson. president Of the Little
Crater Crude OH Burner Company, El
Reno, stated that he was still doing
business as usual and would continue
70. do so. Jackson was arrested a day
or Two ago on charge OF fraud In con-
nectIon with the use OF the mails
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11

Don't be afraid to buy lots for that
new home which you expect to build
in the Scott Jones addition for no
shacks will be built there. This is
the only restricted addition TO chlcka-
sha. See j. G. Jones and select
these lots before they are all gone.
They are offering very favorable
terms. too. 3-lOt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11
For Busy People

A good bottom farm for sale or trade
for city property $4,000 worth Of i'm
proyements. 40 acres in alfalfa, fenced
with hog fence, 40 acres Of wheat; all
goes.
l0Oxl65 feet l-room house, close In.
This property must be sold immedi-
ately; price low Terms to suit.
good driving team for sale cheap;
sound and gentle.
so acres Of land, "a nice little home
that we can sell worth the money
We make farm and city loans.
BuRoETT & STACY.
ft.2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11
DEMOCRATIC STATE
COMMITTEE MEETING

The Democratic state committee viii
meet In Oklahoma city tomorrow for
the purpose Of making plans for the
coming campaign. A number OF local
Democratic leaders will attend the
meeting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11

An attack Of the grip Is often fol-
lowed by persistent cough, which to
many proves a great annoyance. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy has been ex-
tensively used and with good success
for the relief and cure Of this cough.
Many cases have been cured after all
other remedies had failed Sold by
all dealers. D&W
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11

Miss Mary Higgins Of verden y
visiting Mrs. r. A. BIankenship and
Airs. William Hale few days this
week
The valentine party 10 have been
given by the Af. b. A. tomorrow night
Is indefinitely postponed on account
Of the death Of Mrs. Charles r. Har-
ris, a member and officer.
Our entire stock will 30 at clean
sweep sale prices. The Peoples
ii-2t
Arch Brown has accepted position
as salesman IN A. l.. PettyJohns store.
r.. p. Holmes left this morning for
his farm IN New Mexico on brief
viah.
LamkIn sells nothing but fIrst-class
seed Try him DIV ! mo
Frank Ikard has returned from a
trip 70 Guthrie
Mrs. W. c. Gray. who has been con-
fined to her bed since Tuesday. ISL
now able 70 sit up.
New white goods and white waists
at clean sweep sale prices. The Peo-
ple's Store. 1l-2t
John Tewksbury returned this morn
Ing from McAlester, where he attend
ed the Masonic grand lodge
Our final clean sweep sale will be
greater bargains than ever before. The
Peoples store I1-2t
Mrs. W. A. Smith. lioS Iowa avenue,
Is very ILL.,
All $3.50 and s4Oo shoes at s2.oS.
The Peoples Store. il-2t
Messrs Davidson and Case of Wich,
ita. Kan, are in the city attending 70
business matters
G. I. Jackson went to Waurika yes
terday to take position as cashier
for the U s. Express Company.
Mrs A. p. Holland has been III sew
eral days at her home, sl2 Colorado
avenue.
A dollar saved is a dollar earned
We can save you $500 on your suit
or overcoat The Peoples Store.
l1-2t
We have greatly reduced the prices
on our entire line Of shoes. The Peo-
rle's Store. 1l-2t
Wanted Horse for its feed. Ad-
dress T., care Express. list
For SaleTen acres 2H miles cf city
limits Price $3.50. Jonas Cook Real
Estate. l1-3,
For Rent-Three nicely furnished
rooms. strictly modern and In private
home Single or In suite. 1913 South
Thirteenth, or phone 347 list
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11

Don't fail 10 phone ]. G. Jones.
No. iO6. and set a time to 20 out and
look at those beautiful lots which they
are offering at such low prices and
on such favorable terms In the Scott
Jones addition. DO II now. 3-i0t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11
MAJESTIC THEATER.


VaudeVIIIe.
Casey and AlcGill, singing, talking
and dancing Irish comedians. A laugh
from start to finish.
Motion Pictures.
The School Masters Trial
Tabby's Finish,
THE Professor and the Thomas
Gao
A Happy Christmas.
Open sharp Admission and 10
cents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11

we want to show you Morning Dew
Cream and Face Powder. Palace Drug
store. Feb. l2 and IA. l0-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11

We are showing the latest
styles in Suits and Skirts, and
while the rush has not bsgun IN
our work room that always is on
a little later, we are offering
special inducements to persuade
you to make your purchase early
While we can give special atten-
ton to what alterations may be
needed. No charge for altera-
tion. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Come in. make your selection.
We will hold your purchase un-
TIL you are ready to take it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11

Observation contest at the valentine
party at First Baptist church Friday
night iQ.2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11

= To all contractors. architects.
y and building supply men: You
= are requested to meet 10 Room 4
= IL, Elks' building. Friday evening
= at o'clock BY order OF the by
= laws committee. iO-2t !
y ++%+%%%%%%% %%%+% y =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11
Additional Locals

Very low prices on entire line Of
Panama and wolfe skirts The Peoples
Store. ll-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11

The Express VIII buy all the clean
white rags that are brought to this
office
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-02-11

Miss Mary Higgins Of verden "a
visiting Mrs. r. A. BIankenship and
Airs. William Hale a few days this
week