davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-13
Form OF Letter
COMES FROM CONSUL GENERAL
Nations Deep Concern Not Realized
in the State.
TRIED TO CULTIVATE GOOD WILL
Efforts to Prove Real Sincerity Have
Been Continuous.
led TO CULTIVATE GOOD WILL
ARE LEAVING PACIFIC COAST
Japanese Population is Already De-
crensins OF own NoIitiOn--Pro-
posed Laws offensive to
National Pride.

SACRAMENTO Jan. 12.--Japan's first Of
fetal protest against proposed and-Jap-
anese legislation in this state comes in the
form Of a letter from Consul General Mat
suzo Nagi at San Francisco to Senator Le-
roy Wright. chairman Of the senate com
mittee on federal relations.
IL think the people Of this state hardly
realize the deep concern felt in Japan or
the subject" says the consul general, dis
elimination at this time would be particu.
larly surprising to the japanese people IN
view Of the efforts which have been made
during the last two years to cultivate the
good will of the American people and tc
prove to them the sincerity Of Japan''
good will"
The letter contains features supporting
the consurs contention that the japanese
population on the Pacific coast is steadily
decreasing.
object TO Discrimination.
Our objection to the bills introduced
are based on their discrimination" says
Consul Nagai. They could not be ex
planned to the japanese people as being
otherwise than offensive to national pride.
The letter concludes with reference tC
pending negotiations for the revision Of
treaties between the United States anC
Japan.
Il feel constrained" says the Consul "tC
express the fear that such negotiations may
be unfavorably affected by the passage
of measures by the California Legislature
which are of discriminating character
The Japanese issue is believed to be re
sponsible for a change made yesterday IL
the personnel of the senate committee OF
federal relations.
Among the anti-Japanese bills already
before the Legislature is one providing
against the holdin gof land in Californis
"by aliens not eligible to be citizens of tn,
United States II is learned also that
bill for the segregation OF japanese schoo
pupils is to be Introduced 1t was a meas
ure OF this character that occasioned al
international controversy in 1909. Upon th
solicitation of President Roosevelt the stat
Legislature at that time dropped the pro
posals
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-13
Urbandale Car is
Again Attacked
Coal Miners Throw Rocks Through
Windows of Car on Line Giving
Unsatisfactory Service.

DDS MONIES. Ia. Jan. 12.-UrbandaIe
car No. 81, which was stripped Of its fur
niture yesterday by indignant citizens, was
repaired and put N service today only to
be again attacked. A crowd OF coal min
ers threw bricks and rocks through the
windows, but the motorman speeded away
before serious damage was done.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-13
INCOME TAX IN MISSOURI
Governor HRdIey Asks Legislature 10
Ratify Proposed Amendment
80 Constellation.

JEFFERSON CITY. No, Jan, y 2-Gover-
nor Hadley submitted to the legislature a
resolution for the ratification OF the income
tax amendment. The GOVERNOR supported
the proposition, A bill providing for the
nomination and election Of candidates for
Tinted states senator by direct vote Of
the people was introduced in the senate Of
the general assembly.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-13
OUR MAGAZINE FEATURES

VIE. hunor, Fiction end cornis
ptcturea--the hest of entertain
went. distraction. amuHement.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-13

For Nebrasko-S Snow.
For Iowa Snow.
For weather report see pas
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21
OCTOBER TWILIGHT.

A subtle silence lies on vale and hill'
All nature In a lonely rapture
sleeps,
And In the woodlands soft empurpled
deeps
Invisible spirits flaming colors spill.
Across the bosom Of the twilight
still.
A hazy tide wave indolently creeps,
And now a white star from the heay-
ems peeps
Like white lily from lilac riil.
feel charmed melodies / osanou
hear.
While darkness falls on ashen field
and stream,
Gentle as sleep when its sweet kiss
es give
Us welcome entrance to its rosy
sphere
/ must like one In some remembered
dream
Whose half-forgotten sweetness
makeo It live.
-R. NIX.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21
Masonic Reception for Mr..
and Mrs. Humphrey.
Pursuit of Pleasure by
Society Editor Phone 43

Masonic Reception for Mr..
and Mrs. Humphrey
Mr.. and Mrs. +. r. Humphrey we're
the guests Of homer at reception Civ
en- IN the Masonic hall Thursday even
ing under the auspices of the Masons
and the order Of the Eastern Star.
The reception was one Of the most
pleasant social gatherings in fraier
ternal circles this week and every ar
rangement had been made for the en-
tertainment Of the guests. An infor.
NAL musical program was rendered in
the early part Of the evening. Instru-
mental numbers we're given by Mrs.
Kendall Galloway. and Mrs. Il. B. Bur-
ton, and Miss Elsie Decker and Mrs.
Z. Hamilton gave vocal solos that
we're much appreciated Mr.. Eugene
Hamilton made a short address OF
welcome. In the receiving line were
Mr. and Mrs. r. r. Humphrey Mrs.
r. N. Evans. Mrs. J. Van Dunham,
Mrs. Eugene Hamilton Messrs W. c.
Matthews, J. p Whatley. Eugene
Hamilton and r. O. Rude. Refresh.
ments were served in the dining room
and punch was served throughout the
evening. Misses Margaret Dunham.
Anna Shannon and Mary Lines pre-
sided at the punch bowl.
One hundred and fifty guests enjoy
ed the evening. Miss Wooten Of FL
Reno was here for the occasion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21
cralle-Powers Reepeitnon
q Delightful Affair.

cralle-Powers Recpeitnon
. Delightful Affair.
Perfect In every appointment was
.gshe reception given Thursday after
noon at the Cralle residence. Four
teenth street and Idaho avenue by
Mrs. Claude M. Powers and Mrs. Mil
ton Cralle. The function was one OF
the largest attended this season and
the guests were delightfully."- enter
tanned. The hours were from 2 until
$3.50 o'clock and during the after
noon two hundred and fifty ladies
were entertained. In the receiving
iine we're Mesdames Milton S. Cralle,
Claude NJ Powers. F. d. Lemon, lie
Roy Maxey. Ed sheegog. J. o. Bur-
gett. Oatley Anderson and G. L,
Greer. Mrs. b. B. Bridges met the
guests IN the hall and presented them
10 Mesdames Ike Means and F. NJ.
Lugenbhyl who escorted them into
the dining roorr Little Mae Ruth
Bridges, dressed very daintily In
white assisted in the dining room. At
the punch bowl Miss Elizabeth But.
Ter and Miss Gladys Burgett presid.
ed. Many handsome gowns were in
evidence. the ladies' in the receiving
line wearing handsome new creations.
Mrs. Cralle and Mrs. Powers were
IN pale blue gowns Potted plants
and cut flowers were used In the
house decorations. the color scheme
of pink and green being carried out
most effectively. The dining room
was very pretty. streamers OF green
being festooned from the corners OF
the room to the table in the center
Of the room. which were dotted with
pink carnations The table was laid
with Ciuny lace center piece and a
lovely two course luncheon was serv.
ed. Carnations were the favors Of the
afternoon. A beautiful bouquet Of pink
carnations formed the central decor.
alton on the dining table. The in
vited list included three hundred lad
les. Twenty-Five Of these we're sent
out or town. Several out Of town lad
les were In attendance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21

Sans soucI Club.
Miss Kella Clark president of the
Sans souci club entertained the mem
bers Of the club delightfully."- at the
Rose boarding house Saturday even.
ing. There were twenty young wo-
men present and most enjoyable and
enthusiasts evening was spent. The
first lesson Of the Euterpean course
was studied. Miss Mary Wilson, teach
er Of Art in the Girls College. gave
the characterization Of the painter
MilIet. and Miss Gulia Imhoff render
ed several selections from Grieg's
compositions as an Interpretation Of
the great musician studied. A short
sketch Of the life Of Robert Burns
was given by Miss Belle McWilliams
The members Of this club have made
arrangements to entertain two dele
gates during the state convention.
The matter Of money for the scholar
ship fund will come up at the meet
ing tonight and each young lady will
donate one dollar to the fund from
money she has earned aside from her
regular salary. One Of the features
will be to tell how the money was
earned. Miss Clark served delicious
refreshments at the last meeting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21

The following members were inl-
tlated at the special meeting Of the
Degree Of Honor lodge Thursday eve
ming at the A. o. L. W. hall: Misses
vicne venable, Ida Hart, vina Nc
Goffreye Cynthia McEIdary. Iantha
Miller. Messrs. Otta spicer. De An
drea and Charles venable Seven ap-
plications for membership we're voted
upon. Miss Mae Henderson, state
deputy of Oklahoma City, and Mrs.
Lemmy asunder, district deputy, were
here for the meeting. The date Of
the meeting was changed to the sec
ond and fourth Thursdays of the
month, to meet at night in the A. o.
U. w. hall instead Of the afternoon at
the Knights Of Pythias hall as has
been the custom.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21
Forty.two cIub 5 oraanIzed.

Twelve ladies' met at the home Of
Mrs. r. J. Baze last Saturday after
noon and affected permanent organ
ization Of club under the name Of
the "Forty-two Club" which VIII
meet each Friday Every two weeks
the club will meet at night and their
husbands VIII be the guests on these
occasions. At the meeting last week
fayors were awarded Mrs. a. B. Coch-
ran. The charter members Of the
club are Mesdames e. F.. Dugan, r. X.
Wootten. A. b. Cochran, r. J. Baze.
Herbert seitz. VIII Owsley. B. P.
Smith, H. T. Bettis. w. Fl. Gilkey, ].
A. Schwartz, }. o. Burgett and Oat.
ley Anderson. The officers Of the
club are, Mrs. B. P. Smith, president;
Mrs. J. A. schwarts. vice president.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21
pIannLnn for Sac Federa.Ion.

FIaN0lNA wi (A0~~ -
Mrs. j. r. Harris, president OF the
city Federation OF Womens' Clubs an
nounced today that the plans for the
entertainment Of the delegates to the
state convention here in November are
being perfected and that every thing
is shaping itself for a successful meet
ing. Members OF the committees
that have been announced are work
ing and the arrangements are fast
being completed Through an error
Mrs. J. c. Good was announced chair
man Of the transportation committee
but Mrs. J. G. Mayes is the chair
man Of this part OF the preliminary
arrangements.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21

The Young Ladies' Guild Of the
Presbyterian church enjoyed an es'
pecially interesting meeting At the
home or Mrs. Howard Miller Tues
day evening. The mission work Of
the northwestern part OF the United
states among the early day Indians
is being studied and the lessons are
OF historical value. There was a
large number in attendance The So
ciety will meet Tuesday afternoon Of
next week at the home Of Mrs +. W.
Powers and the comfort tacking will
be resumed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21

Lee-Jackson Chapter OF the Daught
ers or confederacy held an especially
interesting meeting at the home OF
Mrs. Herbert seitz Tuesday after
noon. Miss Annie Wade 0'Neill was
present and outlined the scholarship
plan aud gave a very interesting ac-
count Of the work OF establishing a
confederate scholarship fund in the
Girls college at chlckasha. The
local chapter voted their pledge OF
S to the scholarship fund Only ten
Of the chapters Of the state are need
ed to support a young lady In the
college for the term. After official
action was taken in the scholarship
matter the resignation OF Mrs. N. s.
Dudley as president Of the chapter
was accepted and Mrs. S. F. Ellis
was unanimously elected to take the
place. Mrs. Ellis is one OF the chart
er members OF the Organization and
will be able to do much work in the
chapter
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21
Pyshlan sisters win Give

A-tth~tANtf4fttEfAs
Monday evening the Pythian Sisters
will give an entertainment at the
knights Of Pythias hall, celebrating
the orders 23rd anniversary and a
box supper to which the public are
cordially invited will be the feature.
Before the auction Of the boxes a
short literary and musical program
viii be rendered. Mrs R. NJ. Evans.
grand senior. will deliver the address
Of the evening. Miss Zella Stoddard
will give a reading. A song by four
Of the following little girls will be
gwen: Little Misses Phoebe Heffner,
Mary Woolsey West and Lovita
4awn. Several vocal and instrument
tai numbers have been planned for
the program. After the auction and
lunch short informal musical pro-
gram will be given and dancing will
be enjoyed by chose who care to
dance. Col Hubbard who will have
charge Of the auction cannot accept
bids beyond the maximum price OF
81. The proceeds will be given to
the general fund Of the order,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21
New Century Club.

The New Century club met with
Mrs. L. J. Galbraith, Wednesday,. Al
ter questions on famous buildings Of
antiquity. an instructive paper was
read by the hostess A humorous
sketch was given by Mrs. J. G. Mays
The business session was followed by
refreshments. The club will meet at
the home Of Mrs. J. E. Sehow i125
Iowa avenue. Wednesday, Oct. q,
Topic. Domestic Architecture. Lead
er Mrs. Aust Roll call, current ey-
ents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21
MethodIst MIssIon soeIety.

The all day meeting OF the Mission
society OF the Methodist church Thurs
day OF this week was one Of the pleas
ant gatherings Of the year The pro
gram Of the day was instructive as
well as beneficial as social meet
ing The numbers on the program
we're well arranged and rendered and
the dinner enjoyed at the noon hour
was one Of the most plentiful ever
served In the parlors. The silver Of
ferlng received. which was large will
be divided between the home and for
elgn mission work,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21

to Hopefuls.
The Hopeful club was delightfully."-
entertained at the home Of Miss LII
lian Hendricks Saturday afternoon.
Miss Crisp Of Ft Worth and Miss
Hazel smyth Of Quincy NJ were the
invited guests. NeedIework was en-
joyed carly in the afternoon but lat
er a chafing dish contest and lunch
con was the entertainment The
object OF the contest was % make the
largest number Of words from The
term chatting dish Miss vIckie
wootten succeeded in building the
most words and received the prize, a
hand-painted plate. After the contest
the young ladies enjoyed chatting
dish lunch which they prepared in
the dining room at the Hendricks
home.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21
Birthday Dinner Party for

WIS 0Wot~Js
Mrs. win Owsley gave delightful
dinner party Thursday evening in
honor OF her husbands birthday. Cow
ers were laid for eleven guests and an
elaborate eight course dinner was
served The Owsley dining room was
made very beautiful and attractive
with cut flower decorations, and the
table was laid beautifully with cut
glass. silver and spotless linen. A
center piece was cut glass vase
filled with pink carnations. The hand
painted place cards made the arrange
ments perfect The dinner was sery-
ed at six o'clock The guests were
Mr. and. Mrs. J. B. Sparks. Mr.. and
Mrs. II. C. seitz. Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
sigmon, Miss Alma Sigmon. Messrs.
L. L. Bryan. Thomas Boyd and win
Whlteman OF Oklohoma City. After
Sinner the guests adjourned to the
parlor where the evening was spent
with music and conversation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21

Halloween parties are being plan
ned and the joint entertainment to be
given by the Royal Neighbors and the
Modern Woodmen Lodges will be one
Of the pleasant entertainments Of the
kind in the city All kinds Of Hal
loween entertainment win be afford
ed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21
Miss Adams May Give
Recital Here.

Musicians and all music loving peo-
pie Of the city will be glad to know
that there is a movement on foot to
bring Miss Patti Adams here for a
musical recital some time soon. Miss
Adams is an Oklahoma artist and is
fast making a place among the musi-
clans Of the state and in fact the
southwest. Members of the United
Charity are thinking Of giving con
cert for Miss Adams on her first pub
lie appearance in Chickasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21

Mrs. p. G. Spinning is entertain'
the Nineteen Hundred '07 Bris
Club" this afternoon.
Mrs. Adrian Melton will entert
the Euchre club at the regular ms
ing next Saturday.
CONTINUED on Page Zight.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21

There was large attendance at
the ChautauQua club meeting Wed.
nesday and the educational program
rendered was instructive and enter
tanning. Mrs. G. W. Ritz was host.
ess and as the president OF the club
gave short practical address in
which she outlined the policies OF the
club for the years study During the
afternoon Mrs. coryeil save paper
on THE Library, Mrs zinn talk
and a demonstration on physical cul-
tufe; Mrs Herr, a paper on Fine
Arts" Mrs. Lester Price. a short par
liamentary drill Mrs. Ritz paper
on industrial and Moral Education.
Miss Dawson closed the program with
a vocal SOLO The club viii meet
next time with Mrs IT, A. Colby and
Mrs. Burgett win be the lesson lead
er.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21

The Mcdowell Music club is meet
ing this afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Kendall Galloway Pioneer music
and musicians are being studied.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21

Miss Mary Agnes 0'Neill is enter
tanning the members Of the Hopeful
club this afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21
College Seniors Give

Misses Reitta Beavers. Mary Har-
per, Allie Richards Nell Warford.
Carolyn Dawson and clyda Hart,
members Of the senior class in the
Girls College were In charge Of the
entertainment at the College home
last night The girls Of the senior
class gave a reception for the other
students in the home. A very pleas.
ant evening was enjoyed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-10-21

Miss Bertha Kelsay is expected
home next week from New York
where she has been spending the
summer visiting relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-07-25

1act summer with the proposition. ! No he said firmly. T Will faAe no iob where l have to wear SIX hat in the day time He joined the committee in seareil for a candidate. They could not 1lho ore
 Come on Rob take it, the con1- m,rtee pleaded. 'i OH know you might win
 What about the silk hat?'
 You don't need to wear one Ii yoa don't want to-, the committee agreeo respectfully. He consented to mak" the race. He has not slept mucn since.
 In the legislature this year ne haa the aid of Progressive House Tn rather rough argument with most unprogressive senate. He won. tue legislature passed nine piat1orh measures and solved railroad prob- lem the way the experts sa1o 'de correct. not the way the Boston ana Maine suggested He got the ra1l- ,oaG ont Of politics and now he is walh-1e beat around the state house to bc sure that the railroad stays where he put it.-From the August Hampton s Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-07-25
NEW HAMPSHIRE HAS
 HUMAN EARTHQUAKE
That's Proper Estimate of "Fight. ing Governor" Bass, Who
 Does Things.

Up in New Hampshire they call Robert Perkins Bass their Fighting Governor" but that is weak descrip- tion of him. He is not a fighter; ne is an earthquake. The Progressive Republicans, with Bass showing them how, have turned New Hampshire up- side down; and as things appear now, the members of the "Old Guard" and their machine are restnig uncomfort- ably at the bottom of the heap.
 Rob Bass, as everyone in New Hampshire calls him, got into poli- tics in 1904. He was not "called." There was no urgent behest of
 friends Outside of Peterboro, wke;e lie had been rather busy talk mig care of a f've-hundred-acre farm cver since hc was graduated from Harvard in 1896, few persons knew who he was. He felt that somebody ought te take punch at tL.: BoSs 'n and Maine railroad monopoly which was rt II, ,lpg the people of few of the bard+rs connected with Lae g v- e:Lnent of the state. He won't ott and told ;n:s people who he was. The y made h'In one of the three hundred and n.nt three members of the N.w |Hanli.sh.re Herse of Represe ats.tive.. H.. bad done 10 public service Eats, e. Appendicitis kept him from serving many days of that term, and two years later he was sent back. Chairman of tho Committee on Retrenchment and Reform was his job that session. This con mittee had never been known ;o
 do any of the things it's name implied lit should do. Bass put it to work. ore of his little Investigations save the state about $100,OO0.
 Two years later he went to the
 state senate. There he wrote and in-
 troduced the direct primary bill which
 with a number of other progressive
 measures that he supported, was
 rassed after furious battle. The
 Progressives wanted him to run for governor, A committee went to him
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-07-25

The election of A. W. Nunn 10 the Bridge Commission to succeed 5. o' Alexander, resigned, is wise and good selection. MT. Nunn is one ot the leading business men of the city and one of the best citizens of this con- munity. He is conservative, fair mlnd- ed and careful and will do nothing that will not meet with the approval of the business interests, farmers and taxpayers generally of this county. The Bridge Commission is composed of other men just as fair and conser- vative and whatever might be the1r action to secure the Free Bridge will be for the best interests of Jefferson county, Pine Bluff and it's people.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-07-25
MOVING WEEK FOR US.

The Graphic and the Adams Print ing Company are moving this week into their newly purchased building, at Barraque and Main streets, and it asks it's readers and patrons to be lenient and overlook any shortcom- ings. The mammoth press of the Graphic was taken down yesterday and it will require several days to. re- meantime, the Graphic will be fore ed to return to it's former six-column press for service and the paper will not be as large as usual for several days. It will continue to serve the public, however, in furnishing it's up- to-date local and telegraphic service
 When the Graphic and Adams Print ing Company are established in their new home, there will be none in the state more complete nor attractive. The Graphic will improve it's service gradually until it will rank among the best papers in the South The job printing department will also under go improvements in the new quarters
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-07-25

Elks and any one who contemplate joi;,ins that order will be Interested
 in ;he last important asticu taken by
 the grand lodge before dissolving it's
 meeting in Atlantic City. It was vot- ed to abolish absolutely all horseplay
 and hazing in the initiatory rites. This ends a fight that has been waged for a decade by constantly growing ele- ment in the organization. These men contended that the horseplay deterred many men who would be towers of strength from presenting themselves for membership.