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FLORENCE LIKES TO PLAY.

Dear Editor:
| thought I would write you q little
letter. 1t is the first one have eYAr
written. I have three brothers and one
sister at home Ny brothers names are
Earl. Michael and Carl. Ny sisters
name is Blanche l go to the Franklin
school. I have SO chickens Of my own.
/ have so postal cards. My little brother
is going to school now. like to play.
Florence McNerney. age 10,
1903 E. Main ST.. Ottumwa, Ia.
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A BABY's LETTER.

Dear Editor:
I have seen a few little baby letters
in the Junior SO l am having my sister
write for me. would write if Il could
but am only two years old. / would
like to hear from some Of the little
babies. I will answer the cards if they
will write to me. have blue eyes and
blonde hair.
Bernice Huffman, age 2,
ChillicOthe Ia
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FINDS HER COUSIN THROUGH
JUNIOR.

Dear Editor:
1 have never written before so will
try to write this time. We take the
Ottumwa Courier and like to read
the Junior page very much. go to
school and I am in the seventh grade.
NY teachers name Is Miss Sophia
Strohmon and / like her fine. My
Iseatmate is Nina Gilliland. like the
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GLADYS CAT.
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
I have a little cat. 1t Is gray.
Mamma has 100 little chickens.
have 70 post cards. We have four lit
tie ducks. am q little Junior girl.
Gladys Sickle, age II,
Oakley, Ia, R. No. 1.
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Junior page because / had not heard
from my cousin Fern Thornton for
several years and as she wrote to the
Junior page I found out that she was
in Boise, Idaho.
Frace Ragan, age 10.
Lancaster Ia, r. No. 3.
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LOIS WRITES TO LEILA.

Miss LEILA Saum.
Dear Friend:-I received your nice
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THE HAWK AND THE KITTENS.

Vera Casady, aged Ii.
X. f.. D. No. 1, Richland. r.. Il
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A LETTER FROM HAZEL

Cora E. Matherly, aged IA.
n. r. D. No. l, Union Mills. Ia.
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vERA's FIRST LETTER.

Charlton, Iowa. R. F. D. No.
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Selma, Iowa.
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not to be taken up by the dog catch
ers. Many persons stopped to look at
him and to remark: what a beau,
tiful dog!" or what a splendid fell
1ow!"
Another night found Roxie still
homeless and hungry He became
almost discouraged, but determined to
kee., up spirits q little longer. If he
had been able to read the town papers
he would have seen in the Lost
Column" his own name given and a
very detailed description Of himself
there. with reward of $50 offered
for his re urn to his master. Archie
Weston, IS West Ash street, city.
But not being able to read, Roxie did
not know that he was peing hunted
for with the same zeal with which he
was hunting for his master.
On the day that Ro ie left home the
caretaker discovered his absence and
visited all the adjoining farms in
quest Of him. At one place he found
that Roxie had stopped there late In
the evening to rest, and that he had
been given his supper. From there he
had been seen to trot southwark
This information gave the caretaker
a clew to Roxie's intention to follow
his master. Sa he wired the news to
Mr.. Weston, and he in turn inserted
the advertisement in the Lost
Column"
It was on the third day after leaving
the farm that Roxie was taken into
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
TO VINDICATE
zELAYA

New York, April 29.--Louis Cousenn,
a brother-in-law of zelaya, arrived here
today and is arranging for yindica-
ton for zelaya. He came from Mad
rid. where he arranged for the pubIi-
cation OF a book by lzelaya, entitled
The Revolution Of Nicaragua Against
the United States in which he says
the Knox letter severing diplomatic
relations with his country caused the
entire trouble, characterizing it. Ze-
laya calls the Knox letter ~intemper-
ate, Incorrect, vulgar and false" and
emphasizes the contrast with Roose-
yelrs letter, which was wholly favor
able. He calls Roosevelt. that grand
statesman, my friend"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29

o'clock when six machines with lamps
lighted, "honkedn and started south
Sand, stumps and rough places were
encountered tuf six OF eight miles and
the procession had to make frequent
stops.
Il had been agreed that all the cars
should keep together during this part
Of the trip in order to be of mutual
assistance in case of accident. Ever
EFT Wells led the way, his passengers
being c. NJ. Fechheimer Dr. Penquite,
Dr. Emanuel and E. E. Dugan.
Joe Wells drove the Matthews =
Linton car with the families of the
owners aboard
Roy Maxey carried William Rein
heimer. J. b. Sparks and j. e. schow.
John Phillips drove his own car with
a full load including H. r. Kreitz and
Harry BITTERLY.
After the first eight miles were COW
cred out OF Anadarko, the party struck
good roads and made quick time to
Apache, twenty miles south OF Ana
darko, arriving there about l0:45.
This city was left little after II
and the cars keeping close together
fairly flew, cutting the air at the rate
OF twenty miles an hour. All went
prosperously till Cache Creek, five
miles from Lawton, was reached, and
here after fording the creek and start
ing up the steep, rocky bank, Maxey
was forced to back his car and the
Matthews-Llnton car close behind got
a hard bump on the wheel, which bent
the axle and caused long halt for
repairs. The rest Of the trip passed
without incident.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
BALLINGER
ON STAND

Special by United Press.
Washington, April Secretary
BalIinger was on the stand in the in
vestigation this morning yertres di-
rectly examined him, the facts brought
out being chiefly the dates when he
held various offices.
Mr.. Ballinger said My relations
with former Secretary Garfield were
entirely friendly, but not intimate !
knew him in college"
The secretary said ne had never
heard Of the Cunningham claims when
he became land commissioner at Seat
tie.
That CLAWS deliberately lied to
the congressional investigation com
mittee was the accusation of Ballinger
today, testifying in his own behalf. He
referred to the CLAWS testimony re-
garding the conversation in Seattle to
the effect that Ballinger said he knew
Cunningham.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
ROOSEVELTIN
HOLLAND
Special by United Press.

Special by United Press.
Arnhehm, Netherlands, April %
After a four hours ride through the
most beautiful country they have yet
seen. the Roosevelts arrived in this
city at noon, receiving ovations at ey-
cry station eliminating with demon
stration here by several hundred Amer
leans and ten times as many natives.
Queen Wilhelmina's auto took them to
her palace, Hetloo, seventeen. miles
northeast OF Apeldor, where a recep-
ton was given by her and consort,
Prince Henry. They were shown
around the palace grounds by them
personally
At p. m. they took special train
for Amsterdam. The burgomeister
will preside at dinner in the Am
sterdam palace tonight and at II the
party will leave for the Hague, where
they will remain until Sunday night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
CHICKASHA PARTY
FAILS TO FIND
PATHFINDER CAR

Part Of the chickasha delegation
who went to Lawton last night TO meet
the chalmers-Detroit pathfinding car
Of the Glidden tour are on their way
home and part are remaining in that
city to await the arrival Of the car
which Is expected tonight.
When the party re2ched Lawton last
night they were iniJrmed that the
pathfinder was down In Texas across
the Red river 1t was scheduled to
reach Law.on last night and a large
party OF autoists from that city went
TO meet IT, FL Reno and Oklahoma
City ears also went down the line TO
greet Il.
It developed today that the pathfind-
er had spent the night az Decatur, Tex
as, and as there Is much sand on the
route IL win do well 10 make Lawton
tonight.
Six cars bearing about thirty people
left here at 8 o'clock yesterday after
noon for Lawton. The object was to
meet the pathflnding party and con
vince them that the Glidden
tour should come through Chick
asha. After many mishaps. mostly
Of a minor nature. and much delay
the Cbickasha crowd reached Lawton
about 3 o'clock this morning.
Fred Frey with his own ear and
three passengers led the procession
on leaving chlckasha and he was close
ly followed b. Ernest Burton. These
two cars made the run to verden in
thirty minutes. Roy Maxey had trou-
bic with a leaky tire, and Everett
Wells and John Phillips were delayed
long on the first Of the trip
Frey. with his passengers. J. R. Cal
laham. Dick Harbour and Harry
Brownson and Burton with his crew
II l.. Nichols, Secretary kirkpatrick
and an Express representative-wslted
about twenty minutes al verden and
then made the run to Anadarko, taking
little over half an hour. II was
about 7s46 wher all Of the cars had
reached that place. and il was about S
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
VISITORS LEAVE
WITH PRAISES
FOR CHICKASHA

Declaring to the last that 1t had
been the best state conference yet
the delegates to the Congregational
State Conference continued to express
their pleasure in all tnat had been
done for them, until the last one took
the train home. I'VE have the incest
hostess in town. was heard so often
that the cordial hospitality OF chicka-
sha homes win be famous all over
the state.
At the closing evening session the
large audience listened to two thrill
ing addresses; the first by Miss Wood
bury of New York relative to some OF
her remarkable experiences with the
immigrants; the next by DR.. Allen Of
Toledo, Ohio, inspired the listeners
with courage and hope returning to
their home fields.
The final part of the program was a
complete surprise to Mr.. Treat, pas
tor Of the Chickasha church, and his
wife, who were called to the front from
distant parts OF the house where they
had been seated, and presented in
words of loving appreciation by Rev.
C. ]. Christianson of Oklahoma City,
on behalf of the conference, with two
pictures. Hoffmans The Boy Christ
and the "Sistine Madonna" and the
pastor and wife were given the Chau-
tauqua salute Mr.. Treat expressed
thanks and then the gifted young mod
orator, Rev. NJ 0. Rogers OF Amaril-
10, Texas announced, There Is iuss
one man Id the house whom We wis
to pronounce the benediction-thar
Pastor Treat"
One OF the features he noon ho Il
was the sittiFg together Il one tat
Of oberlin College men: at another,
chicago Theological Seminary men.
and the college yells made the room
ring.
Resolutions were passed expressing
the heartiesi appreciation and thanks
sfaai gad Mss Freat aaa =
all the people Of Chickasha for the
hospitality received. The sister
churches and the newspapers were
also thanked.
Mr. Treat was appointed to represent
the Southwestern Association Of Okla
homa at the National Council Of Con
gegational Churches, which meets in
Boston next October.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
A GOtebO Girl Won
the First HOnOrC

The I. I. & c. declamatory contest,
in which the students Of Miss McClin-
tics public speaking class participated
at the high school auditorium yester-
day, was a successful demonstration of
their ability and training. The selec-
tions were masterpieces from the
greatest orators and were well deliv-
cred by the young ladies'.
Miss Mozelle Sumpter of Gotebo won
first honors, and Miss Rietta Beavers
Of this city was awarded second hon
ors. The judges were Miss Roberta
Sheets, Mrs. J.. r. Harris and W. w.
Johnson of Fort Worth.
A vocal selection by Miss Lotus
Bassett concluded the program and
greatly enjoyed by the audience.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29

Kansas City, Mo-. Aoril 29.-It was
with the hope that Dr. Hyde would be
purged Of All suspicion that John g.
Paxton, as personal representative
Of Mrs. Logan 3. Swone, who began
the investigation OF the Swope trag-
edies, testified in the criminal court
Il knew the terrible scandal auy
other report regarding the inquiry
would cause" he said. when l en-
ployed Dr. Lugwig Hel1toen to examine
the visceras of Col. Thomas H.. and
Chrisman Swope, l told him l hoped
he would return to me finding of in
nocence on the part Of everyone
Almost the entire afternoon session
Of court yesterday was devoted by the
attorneys in trying to prove that Mr..
Paxton harbored malice against DR..
Hyde when he began this investiga-
tion. Mr.. Paxton disclaimed that he
did. When DR.. Hyde was ordered from
the Swope home ON Dec. Is, said Mr..
Paxton, he shook hands with the phys
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
Do YOU KNOW?

That Sparks Second Addition to
chickasha win be opened for sale May
20, 1902 Here lies the model resi-
dence addition OF this city. The resi-
dence section where all the best is pro-
yided and the Objectionable eliminat-
ed You will find that many Of the
best citizens of Chickasha will build
homes in this addition There win be
no houses built in this addition cost
ing less than s1,50O9
This addition surrounds the Girls
Industrial School, where the $780, 900
building is now being erected.
The car line is now being completed
through this addition. This addition
viii also have water, gas and sewer
age through It, furnishing ali the con
veniences that could be had In close
IN residence property.
The easy terms on which this prop.
erty will be sold puts It in reach Of
everyone.
Buy now before the ever-increasine
population Of Chlekasha compels you Il
seek some other location where con
venlences cannot equal what we nov
offer you in this choice locality.
Let us show you this property.
SPARKS g. cRALLE, Agents,
Phone No, 1. tt2 s. Third Stree
42S-St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
START STREET
CAR STRIKE
Special to The Express.

Special to The Express
Columbus, Ohio, April 90 Disorder
marked the general strike begun today
BY the street car union
NonNnion motormen and conductors
ran several cars which werely poorly
patronized
Trolley ropes were cut and sympa-
thetic teamsters blocked the tracks.
General Manager Stewart OF the
street car company announced today
that he contemplates asking the gov
ernor TO call out the militia to preserve
order and protect property.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
IN A
RUNAWAY

Mrs. A. L. Pettyiohn sustained a
sprained ankle and fractured knee and
Mrs Tom Driggers several bad bruises
from being overturned in runaway
yesterday evening.
Mrs. Pettyjohn and Mrs. Driggers
had spent the day with friends in the
country and were driving home when
the horse shied and part Of the har
ness became unfastened. The horse
then started to run, upsetting the
buggy and occupants. The twoyear-
old son of Mrs. Driggers. who was with
her was unhurt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
OITCHER HIT
LIVE WIRE

AS the ditching engine was being
brought from Virginia avenue to Elev-
enth street this morning, it struck
live wire, the current descending the
engine pipe
Engineer Cothern had hold Of the
injector and his left arm was dislocat-
ed at the shoulder when he ierked his
hand away from the machine. Other
wise he was uniniured
The accident occurred in front Of
K. L. Dawson's home, and the doctor
set his arm Immediately Mr. Cothern
lives at 925 South Tenth street
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29

ician.
Dr. and Mrs. Hyde laughed heartily
when Mr.. Paxton told about his en-
ploying detectives to work on the case.
Asked why he employed the sleuths.
he said
ITO shadow Dr. Hyde and prevent
him from escaping"
Mr. Paxton and Attorney Walsh ex-
changed warm comments during the
cross-examination Of the witness. Mr.
Walsh was insistent upon knowing
how much money the witness got for
his work Mr. Paxton charged Mr.
Walsh with casting aspersions on his
honesty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
Band Concerts
Assured

Chickasha will have regular band
concerts this summer A subscription
list with this end in view has been
circulated among the mere ants by
Messrs win Hopkins, John Crib and
William Reinheimer and the mer-
chants have responded with that pub
lie spirited liberality which has been
one of the chief factors in the growth
OF the city
Enough. has already been subscribeu
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
WON'T READ
EN- OUT

Special BY United Press.
Washington. April 29- Before start
ing on his western trip which begins
tonight. President Taft made the inn
portant announcements that he would
nor read the insurgents ont Of the
party Recent election results may
have affected his attitude toward the
insurgent element.
The presidential party VIII reach st.
Louis next Wednesday and viii return
10 Washington Friday. Mr. Tsit will
20 no further west than ST. Louis
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29

to guarantee the concerts and a consid,
cradle contingent Of citizens are yet to
be canvassed. The concerts will be
played by the chickasha Concert Band
at the intersections Of Second. Third
and Fourth streets with Chickasha
avenue. on Saturday nights
The members Of the band are work
ing diligently to make the series the
most popular and successful ever given
tomorrow aiahf nj tae corneS OF Sec
ona ana CmcKaslla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
MANY JEWS
MASSACRED
speciaI q The Cypress.

Special 20 The Express
Bucharest Roumania, April 29-Dis-
patches from Kieff. printed here today
say that hundreds Of Jews were mas
sacred there yesterday BY Russian
peasantry Expulsion BY force took
place and all the Jews were supposed
10 be gone, but the reports says that
many remained and We're slaughtered.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
JOHN W.KERN
ACCEPTS

Special to The Express.
indianapolis, Ind. April 20 John w,
Kern this noon formally accepted the
senatorial nomination because he was
urged by his friends. He issued n
statement in which he said; Since ]
did not seek it, won't reject it,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
PERISH IN
HOTEL FIRE

80 : 2 , : , , . ? : , ; , , , ,
= Special by United Press. :
r Cornwall, Ont. April 29.-Six :
+ are known to have been killed +
+ and four more who are missing =
+ are believed 20 have perished in !
+ the flames which gutted the Ross :
! more hotel here today. +
+ The property loss is estimated !
Z at $25O,O0O +
: = + + = - + + r + T. j. + + = =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
BIC BATTLE
IMMINENT
4%@*+@@*+%*-%***@

i =
+ London, April ga dispatch :
) received here says the Turkish +
i troops have surrounded a big in >
: vading force in Kachanik pass :
: and an important battle is immi- +
= nent. Serious fighting is report +
i ed at Ipek >
! =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29
PROSECUTION
NEAR end
The State Has About Con
CIuded Case Against
DR.. Hyde

Special by United Press.
Kansas City, Mo-, April 29-The
prosecution Of Dr. Hyde is nearing a
clese. Mrs. Logan SwoDe is expected
TO tosris zoo Tee chemist tesf +
n0ny EaE 8een Concluded.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-29

Our Saturday aud Monday special
ought to interest you The Peoples
Store. 29-2t
Belding banner., 1910-08-18
BAltTONNILL4iG.

Charles Holiday had the misfor
fortune to lose two hogs one day las
week
Miss Cora Douglas is visiting hel
cousin, Miss Lucille Dillingham;, oi
Oakfield Center, this week.
Mrs. Peter Kohn and Mrs. Susan
Krupp start for Petoskey this week
where Mrs. kohn goes for her health
Miss Lucie Kohn is doing the house
work.
Mrs. Ella Richmond has her new
woodshed completed. George Philips
did the work.
Ben Holiday had the misfortune to
step on an old nail, hurting his foot
quite badly.
A little baby girl came to the
home OF Vern Davis and wife, and
this is what she says:
II des' tum to Bartonville, one week
ago today;
everybody owes me, so | des' I'd bet
ter tay.
Owe my Danpa dearly, and | owe my
mamma, too,
] fink my papa's pretty nice. but he
has so much to do.
\ better papa an mine is very hard
to fin
Now, If you want to know my name
tis des Miss Ethel Adaline. !"
Belding banner., 1910-08-18
AITON-NOSEI,EY

Weather hot and dry. Rain is
needed.
Samuel Feurnia is getting better
Rode out Saturday.
Frank Alger, Of Dakota, is visiting
mis- brother, Ed. Alger, this week.
Rev. r.. Nudge held service morn
ing and evening, Sunday, at the
church. viii be here again second
Sunday in September. morning and
evening.
Mr.. Bouck, of South Vergennes
and family attended church here Sun
day evening.
Wilnam Condor, director Of Alton
district, is repairing the school house.
The Condor families will hold a
reunion at Baldwin Lake, near
Greenville this week Tuesday.
The p. NJ. depot building at Nose
ley is being repainted and looks nice.
Ace Bandenbrock bought horse
-unday
Mr.. and Mrs. IIeffron are visiting
heir daughter, Mrs. Ace Vanden-
brock.
Raiph Ford was feeling quite well
last week, but this week not so we'll
T'he Alton Sunday school was well
attended Sunday.
Mrs. John Hapeman Is visiting her
ne'ce, Ida Cooper, Of Detroit, this
week