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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29

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The United Press Association is an
organization which maintains report
ers or correspondents in every quarter
of the civilized world and collects
news for hundreds Of afternoon pa
pers all over the United States. To
accomplish this an elaborate system
is necessary. To show how it works,
we will use an illustration or two. Let
US suppose che king Of England died
this morning. The London correspon-
dent of the United Press at once cables
the story to the New York office Of
the association. From New York it
is wired to half dozen or more Of
the larger cities where the associa-
ton maintains secondary offices and
from which it is wired Directly to the
various newspapers which are served
from each OF these stations. That's
what would happen in the case OF
news OF so much general interest
Take story-in newspaper lingo ev
cry piece of news is a "story" less
er importance. Suppose a fire de-
stroyed 100000 worth oG property ii
Chickasha this morning. The loca
correspondent Of the United Press
would at once wire the story to the
branch office at Oklahoma City. From
that place il would be sent to the pa
pers in Oklahoma and Texas which
arc members Of the association. ant
also to ST. Louis. II the manager il
charge at the latter place thought th'
story was OF sufficient Importance, h'
would send 1t east and west to th'
larger news centers. but the chances
are the story wouldn't 90 further thar
the southwestern and central states
Oh the other hand II a Japanese o
English SPY were caught here plant
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
ANOTHER BOOST FOR
BETTER AGRICULTURE
Farmers Institute in Session Today;
Fine Addresses Delivered-State
Board Sends Two Rep
resentatives.

Addresses by /. s. Murray, superin
tendent of farmers institute; Miss
Irma Matthews. also a representative
Of the state board Of agriculture. c. c.
Kirkpatrick. secretary Of the chicka-
sha Chamber OF Commerce. and J.
Alexander Me5re. president Of the T.
l. & G. were the features the program
Of the Farmers Institute held here to
day
Mr. Murray gave his illustrated lee
ture on Good Roads" this afternoon
at the star theater and at the same
time Miss Matthews, and Miss JOY
Belle Hancock gave domestic
science demonstration for the ladies
a, the l. /. & G.
Miss Matthews discussed the work
OF the Woman's Auxiliary at the city
han this aornlne, her original and en-
pertaining treatment OF her subject
capturing her hearers. BY example
ana suggestions rather than by pre-
cept she brought out the conditions
which make an ideal home and the
pictures which she drew left lasting
Impressions ON the minds Of all who
heard her
County Development" was the sub
fect of MIR. Kirkpatricks address He
laid much stress ON good roads. we
cannot make Chickasha market for
farmers unless we have good roads,
said he. County development is the
most important proposition before us
give the bonuses to the farmers and
let manufacturing enterprises stand
on their own merits"
President Moore spoke on Modern
Educational Demands, making
strong appeal for well-rounded educa
ton to the end that symmetrical man
hood and womanhood may be develop
ed II was scholarly address, full
Of inspiration to all who heard It.
other features Of the morning pro
gram were a reading by Miss Mary
Agnes O'Neil which was well reeeiy
ed and vocal solo by Miss Elizabeth
Butler who pleased her hearers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
Boxers Go Into
Training Here

Bill Ioffke and Patsy Keller have ar
rived in Chickasha from Kansas City
and are making the Chickasha Athlet-
ic club their headquarters. They are
ready to meet any men their weight
in the United States. Joffkee is a
middle weight and Keller is a feather
weight.
Mr. Cohen has the management Of
both men and gives the assurance that
any time either of these boys box the
contest will be scientific and the
members will see a high class glove
contest. Both men are training daily
and members are invited to see them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
Getting World News
ODer the Wires

ing mines in the Washita the story
might go across both oceans.
In this section Of the country, the
distributing agency Of the U. P. is at
Oklahoma City. A special wire from
st Louis carries the world news to
that point and special correspondents
at every town Of any consequence in
the state wire in reports daily. From
Oklahoma Csty the news is distributed
by long distance telephone, This lat
ter is new feature Of news distribu-
ton, installed during the past few
months. In TIE Daily Express office
is a special form Of telephone receiv-
or and transmitter. From it wire
runs directly to the division chiefs
office. not entering the regular switch
board. Twice a day and oftener when
necessary, the Express is connected
with the U. p. office at Oklahoma City
ard the news reports are dictated to
the man at this end of the line. The
story is ready for the printer after it
has been edited and rewritten in leg
ible form.
Many people do not understand that
the afternoon and the morning paper
cover different news periods. The
period of the morning paper generally
extends from about 3 p m. to 3 a. m.
ana the afternoon paper covers the
remaining period. Occasionally big
stories breaking" after the regular
period is closed are handled but these
limits apply ordinarily
As fast as its patronage and the
growth Of its business field has per-
mitted the Express has improved its
news gathering facilities and II Will
continue the same policy in the future.
always however, giving first place To
home happenings.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
PARLEYINC IS
TO BEGIN
SOON
Commissioners Will Meet
Monday or tuesday
to Talk Terms.

Special by United Press.
El Paso. April 20. Il II was announc.
ed today that the peace conference
win be held al house on goat ranch
between Juarez and Madero's camp.
Negotiations viii probably be opened
Monday or Tuesday
The commissioners appointed by
Diaz are expected TO arrive Sunday
night Francisco Madero.. sr.. will
probably represent The lnsurrectos.
El Paso, Tex, April 29-The selee.
tion Of III Paso as tile place for holding
the formal peace conference and the
naming Of Judge Francisco CarbaIal.
OF the Mexican supreme court as the
government commissioner are the i'm
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
ROMPED ON
MAAP mmMnP
UNI MUkE

Just to keep in good fighting trim.
Deputy Phillips, assisted by Ramsey.
went out and romped on the Globe
restaurant this morning,
A booze plant" was unearthed in
the coal house back Of the building.
I'm it the officers found three S-quart
bottles Of whisky three quart bottles
and five pihts Coal was piled on a
trap door. concealing the entrance to
the plant.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
AMENDMENT
DEFEAT IS
CERTAIN
Probable that Majority
Against the Proposed
Change is 6OOO.

Special by United Press.
Oklahoma City, April 20. Fifty
two counties that had reported Off
cial returns to the state election board
at noon today gave a majority of about
1000 against the article 8 amendment
Three OF the counties still out held
no election and it is practically GER
tain that the final count win show a
majority OF not less than 5000 against
the amendment.
A question has been raised as to
whether any legal election was held
on account Of the failure OF the ballots
to reach McCurtain. Seminole and Del
aware counties.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
MRS. sTURDlvANT AGAIN
FILES DIVORCE SUIT

Suit for divorce was filed in the
district court yestrday by Bond a
Melton for Mrs. Minnie sturdiaynt Of
Ninnekah, AGAINST L. l.. Shirdivant,
charging desertion and non-support.
The couple were first married in 1898
divorced and remarked before the
days of statehood. Last fall lMrs. Stur-
diyant again sued for divorce, which
was denied her in October by Judge
Bailey
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
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A1HVT VAITEV
NEAL WLEn

Painters, plumbers and electrical
workers are now engaged in putting
the finishing touches on the |. |. &
10. building and according TO F. A. Ma
honey, superintendent of construction
for Jonathan & Moore. the contract
orr. the building win be completed by
the latter part of next week Only a
few odds and ends remain to be fin-
shed.
The dedication of the building has
been set for May l6 and it is expected
to draw a large gathering Of educat.
ors from all parts Of the state
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
johnson ReceiUeS
a Handsome Cup

shipped to ChicKasha this week.
The cup itself is IS inches in height
and rests on pedestal which is foot
high. The words Home and States
Trophy" are engraved on it. A star
with $500 diamond for its center
and a steers head with ruby eyes also
decorate the cup, which is probably
worth $500.
The cup is the first trophy Of the
kind ever given by the association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29

A magnificent prize cup, won by H.
b. johnson at the fat stock show in
Ft Worth. is on display IN the First
National Bank window. The cup was
awarded Mr.. Johnson for the grand
championship carload Of fat steers at
the last show Of the National Feeders
and Breeders association in Ft Worth
but has been on exhibition in Ft
Worth for some time and was only
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29

ARRIVES

Special by United Press.
Washington, April 80. ~ 1t was an
nounced today that American gunboat,
Wilmington, had arrived at Canton, a
cablegram to thi seffect being re-
ceiyed.
Consul nergholz advised the state
department that the presence Of an
American warship was desirable al
though the consul said the viceroy
was confident of holding the city, fol
lowing the outbreak Of another anti
government demonstration
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
U. c. v. NOTICE.

All members Of Joe Shelby Camp
II. c. ", are requested to be present
Saturday, May at 1890 p. m. in the
city hall as it win be the last meeting
before the reunion in Little Rock We
want to decorate the car which the
Rock Island will set out here for our
use and complete all other arrange
ments. Jack Hale, commander
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
ANclsco / MADERO, OPPONENT Of pORFIRIO DIAz

&HE Mexican politician whose sounds like popular brand OF
predeney Of his republic
appear spirits reyolitons has whooped
up he took the fgld personally francisco l.
Pohro fall didn't
very difficult make running record
ugged That's what Daz did with bis opponent
during an he let Madeo with warning to keep
country Europe for his health and be
his followers started the revolt
against right the Ame
and see actual
fighting quite probable Madeo active In eyou-
tionay measures said be OF
siderable talent He young yet higher
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29

Oklahoma city. April 29. All
doubt that amendment to article 3,
section 8. of the state constitution
fahed to carry at the election Tuesday
was dispelled Friday, by the state
election board. the majority against
being estimated at approximately g.
Geo.
A total of 81 counties sem in Off
ial returns Friday, giving totals as
follows: For" S2,l56; against" 5G.-
l55; majority against" S,99e. OF the
other 26 counties three dill not vote
Gamely Delaware, McCurtaia and Sem
mole. The ballots were not delivered
to the officials OF McCurtain and Sem
irole counties in time for the election,
While the ballots intended for Della
ware county were miscsrrie1 by an
express company.
lie exact cause for McCur,ain cour-
" net tc;.ng las not been determin.
cd. in fact the state boarl was not
aware Of this condition.
J he ic;al vote OF the entire state
on the amendment has been estiulat-
ed by the state board of ele,.ipa com.
n,issioners al about $4,000 and the ma.
jc...y against the measure is placed
by them at about 5000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
cILkEY HOME AGAIN.

A. s. Gilkey returned home at noon
today after an absence of several
months during which he made an ex-
tensive tour of South America and also
spent considerable time in the east
ern cities OF this country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
DISTRICT AND SUPERIOR COURTS

Judge Bailey convened district court
today and adjourned till May %. The
regular term will open June 8.
The superior court will open mon
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-29
WEATHER FORECAST.

+ Unsettled; showers tonight or =
Z Sunday; colder tonight in north =
+ portion; colder Sunday. =
= 9
a. q a a n A a 4 a - a a a n = a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-13
Comfy and Booms.

H. as reported. there are democrats
III ONO organizing Woodrow Wilson
CLUBS they are engaged in poor bust
ness. We may believe that Gov JJar-
men Is not pleasing everybody at home
lie could not do that il he tried He
has a difficult task. and can hone at
best to acquit himself to the AVERAGE
approval 1T would be folly for him TO
trade for presidential support by shan
ing his course to please his critics. The
better plan-and the one probably he is
foiiowing-is to treat public questions.
not from the viewpoint of his personal
ambitions. but from that of sound
general policy. If he succeeds In giving
the people of Ohio good administra-
ton the Harmon boom will not suffer.
greatly as some Buckeye politicians
may be disappointed.
Maybe We shall hear next that Har-
mon clubs are being formed in New
Jersey. Gov. Wilson has displeased
more than one of the machine men of
his party at home. James Smith, jr., is
smarting from his defeat at the gov
ornor's hands. and his friends are talk
ing revenge, as regards both measure:
before the legislature favored by the
governor, and the Wilson presidential
hnom. But IL is hardly likely fsov, vii.
son will be intimidsted. lie has started
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-13

in as an 00Do0o1 Wsl0 Q policy and the
courage - ~ cd respect for him
both at home 000 at q distance will be
Increased by tho courage with which he
holds his course. The Wilson boom de-
Of machine support in New Jersey or
elsewhere
And when Mr. Clark takes the Speak
er's chair shall we hear that his OPP
ponents at home, il his course creates
any. are threatening him in this way?
Will disappointed Missouri democrats
organize Harmon clubs. and Wilson
clubs. and even Folk clubs. in an effort
to bring the Speaker to their terms
Although Mr.. Clark has consented to
the reduction Of the power Of the
speakership. much power will remain.
and he will be held accountable for the
way he exercises 1t.
There should be comfy in this busi-
ness. Ohio should be conceded to Har-
mon. New Jersey to Wilson, Missouri
to Clark, and New York to the man
whom the next twelve months may
designate as her favorite son. Else
where let the hunt for delegates be as
active as possible. The more active
the better. We are approaching con-
test certain to stir the country from
one end to the other. New men are
in the field. New measures are under
discussion. Old party lines are saggins,
and in some places seem on the verge
Of disappearing. Who may tell what
a year may bring forth? Let us have
all the light possible on the situation,
on those who are shaping matters,
and on what 1912 seems to have In
store for the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-13
Cars on "Cut-Outs."

The other day motorman was killed on
one of the local traction lines while en-
gagged in coupling cars that We're caught
car, i'm going to the rescue of one in
front, was itself disabled in the same
manner, and third car was required to
push these two forward until they could
establish connections with the current. In
the confusion a life was sacrificed The
tragedy directs attention to a custom that
is common in this city and has caused
annoying delays as we'll as dangerous
blockades. Ordinarily car needs to- be
moved only few inches for the pillow to
catch the current 1t is too heavy to be
pushed by hand, and SO the service of an
other car, either to pull or push, is
brought into requisition. II each car were
to carry, as part Of the equipment, q
'creeper bar such as is used on some
of the railroads to work stranded
freight car forward, 1t would be possible
for each crew TO solve its own problem,
without calling upon other assistance, and
in far less time than is now required to
re establish connections. These bars cost
comparatively little, and are easily ma
ntpulated. A car could be moved OF a
"cut-out'' An less than halt a minute after
being stranded, especially IL the crews
were trained to act quickly and intelii-
gently in emergencies. The spectacle of
three or four cars lined UP on q crossing
10 re'estahlish electrical connections that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-13
Mother Country Wakes Up.
From the London Chronicle


Protectionists in this country have been
warned over and over again during re-
cent months that the stream of tendency
was against them. They have failed to
heed the warnings and to detect the signs
Of the times. The conclusion of a
reciprocal agreement in the direction of
free trade between Canada and the United
States comes to them, therefore, as a
staggering blow. Some OF them take ii
in anger. some in sorrow, and some In
both; but all perceive the Importance of
the event. 1T involves says the Times
so profound modification of conditions
that the basis of imperial consolidation.
not only in matters of trade, but also in
matters of policy, must be reconsidered
anew" There is a measure Of truth in
these remarks: but they do not quite ex-
press the whole truth. 1t is not the con-
ditions that have changed Canada has
pursued a consistent policy throughout
What has to be changed is the misap-
prehension of Canadian policy under
which tory imperialists have hitherto
labOred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-13
Senator ReYeridge.

In raising his voice promptly for reel
nrocity with Canada Senator Beveridge
completes, as il were, a tariff record
highly creditable to his courage as man
and public servant He has followed MS
convictions unhestatingly. He seems 10
have asked himself but one question, and
that the one relating to the general well
fare What he has thought would con-
tribute to that he has supported Dy
speech and vote, without regard to the
immediate effect upon his personal for
tunes.
The Payne bill divided the republicans
in both houses of Congress. In the Sen
ate the division was attended with much
feeling. BY the time the bill reached that
body the country was in an uproar on
the subject, and the contending factions
were in their stubbornest fettle. Mr.
Aldrich was leading one faction with all
the skill Of master hand. and putting
his opponents to the severest test pos
sible. Among his republican opponents
was the Indiana senator, who stood to
his guns, refused compromise on matters
he considered vital. and in the end voted
against the measure. He stood In the
forefront with those demanding lower
reductions than those the new measure
was providing, at 1he same time yielding
none Of his professions as protectionist.
At the polls last November public senti-
ment, many republicans In all the states
contributing, Endorsed Mr.. beveridge's
views.
In the matter Of the tariff board Mr..
Beverages position has from the start
been the correct one. In bill he intro
duced in the Senate as far bach as Janu-
airy, 1905. he asked for experts. to be
chosen by the President and confirmed
by the Senate. whose duties were to be
clerical, and whose work was to be re-
ported to Congress, not as finality, but
only for the information Of that body.
He was too sound a lawyer, OF course, to
hold for a moment, as at that time some
men were holding, that tariff-making
should, and could, be taken out OF the
hands Of Congress and put into commits
sion.
AS for reciprocity, Mr.. Beveridge agrees
with the President. He halls 1t. not as
the enemy, but the complement. OF true
protection, and wants 1t applied SO as to
broaden our trade opportunities without
injury to any American interest which
still needs the care Of our American
policy. He sees only good lor us in the
pact with Canada.
Still under fifty-a young man as poll
ticians are reckoned-..Mr. Beveridge is
retiring from Office admired for his tai
ents, respected for his courage and
trusted for his character. The retirement,
we may all be sure, will prove but
temporary. Our politics is growing more
interesting and important all the while;
apd man at the senator's time sOf life
with an experience Of twelve years as
a national legislator, and a widely recog-
nized gift for debate, is too valuable to
the country to be left for long outside
the breastworks. Mr.. Beverage, in some
fashion worthy of his fame, will come
back"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-13
The Plague Of Footpads.

1t cannot have escaped notice that al
extraordinary number of footpads. bur
glars, train robbers and highwaymen who
raid street cars and stop vehicles Oh
country roads have either killed victims
or tried to do SO. They have used deadly
weapons with the utmost readiness and
with little or no concern for the conse-
quences. In short, these thieves have
proved. over and over, that they &C
about their crimes as potential murder
ers. They are ready to kill, and they dc
not intend to let human life stand in
the way of their stealing. They show
that they would rather murder men who
never harmed them than work for their
own living. Policemen. juries, judges and
pardon boards ought never to lose sight
Of these facts. Officers Of the law should
not take too many chances of being
killed because of excessive consideration
for the lives OF criminals of the kind that
60 armed and ready for murder. Juries
and judges ought to do the best they can
to protect honest men and women from
these brutal thieves for long periods,
after they arc once caught. and pardon
boards should remember that they are
dealing with men who have proved ca
pable of murder and ready to kill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-13
The Strategic Forests.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
The measure which for ten years has
In one form or another been before
Congress to save the strategic areas
in the forests Of the southern Appala-
chan mountains and in the White noun
tains will come up for consideration OF
the Senate next Wednesday. In its pres
ent form the bill is both a state measure
and q federal measure. Five New Eng
land states and thirteen southern states
are concerned in Its passage. because
through them flow the rivers whose head
waters are regulated by the sponge Of
forest in the areas to be preserved. The
great losses by foods, alternating with
drought, which have devastated and
made sterile the valleys through which
these rivers flow have been recounted
again and again. and the damage to
water powers, in which lie the potentiali-
ties of wealth to the southern states and
to the great manufacturing industries of
New England. The damage to the forests
themselves can never be retrieved, once
the mountains have become denuded and
their tops stripped OF the forest humus
Yet Congress has repeatedly killed this
bill,