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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-07

attempt to do anything to Boozer nor
draw any weapon at all when Boozer
shot him. Mr.. Gillian did not say
anything to cause Boozer to say,
Don't come up on me-" Mr.. Gillian
never had his hands on his hip pock-
ct, nor did he have a pistol or any
weapon in his hand at all.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-07
The Verdict.

The verdict of the coroners jury is
THAT the said J. S. Gillian came to
his death from a gunshot wound i,
flicted in the hands of Sam Boozer on
the 3rd day of March, 1911, and Alex
Rocks accessory to same" W. E.
Felker, Coroner; T. R. Sanders, fore
man; Jpo. DeLoach, H. T. Fellers, J.
J. Stillwell, N. H. Summer, Geo. C.
Hipp, J. L. Fellers, A. W. Chapman,
E. A. Fellers, J. H. Wi1lingham, J. S.
Werts, J. S. Crouch.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-07
Description OF S0Ozer.

Sam BoBozer is described as FOL
lows: About five feet, five inches tall,
weighs about ITS pounds, dark null
alto color, walks erect and is square
shouldered and has fiat nose.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-03-07

In 40 minutes after Coroner Felker
received message of the homicide
h. was on the scene. He was driven
by Mr.. y. H. Summer in his Over
land automobile, and in the car, be-
side the coroner were Sheriff Buford
and Mr.. Geo. C. Hipp. Others who
went from NeWberry were: Constables
r. G. Adams and c. G. Blease, and
Messrs. Sam Johnson, Fred Wicker,
7. H. Chappell.
The Testimony.
The following is the testimony at
the coron2r's inquest:
Alex Rocks being sworn says: {
was sitting up in the wagon Just driv-
ing in the yard and saw Sam Boozer
shoot Sam BooZar was in the yard.
Mr. Gillian was going toward the
house. 7 came up just little bit be-
fore the shooting. Did not hear any
words pass between Mr.. Gillian and
Sam DoCzer. When | first say Mr.
Gillian. he was coming from tn"
house. The next thing that happened
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

New York, Feb. ~. Ex-Judge
Charles L. Fishback OF Chicago, who
Is partner in one Of the biggest
bond houses in the West, has arrived
at the Waldorf on the top OF a wave
Of optimism. Judge Fishback is chair.
man OF committee Of 100 Of Chicago's
prominent citizens which is booming
the national irrigation congress, which
is to hold its nineteenth session on
the shore OF Lake Michigan next De-
cember.
Financial conditions IN the West
are on the mend" said Judge Fish
back yesterday. Everybody recog-
nlzes that since January 1 there has
been an upward trend. My firm Is
interested in bonds on the natural re-
sources of the country, and can say
that the market has improved ard IS
still improving, to the qualification Of
all our people. have never known
better outlook than there is today.
while there has been some diff
ference Of opinion as to the provisions
Of the reciprocity agreement and its
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
Just One Plank in
Platform Of Yearta

There is one and only one plank
in my platform" said Geo w Yearta,
who has announced his candidacy for
chief Of police, subject to the choice
of the democrats.
4 stand for the striqt enforcement
Of law. The people know my record
and what win do II am elected,
he added.
Mr. Yearta has been confined to his
home By illness for the past two weeks
but Is now able 10 be out. Everybody
knows his work as undersheriff under
the last county administration and
how his famous flying squadron be-
came the terror Of evil doers.
Althoggh the greater part Of his
time was necessarily devoted to office
work, Yearta was always vigilant and
he lead many raid Oh the bootleg
gers and gambling houses. He is com
petent, experienced and Industrious,
and therefore has the qualifications
for an excellent chief
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
FEAR SPREAD
OF PLAGUE

London Feb 22 English experts do
not generally share in the hopeful
view expressed by physicians in the
Orient, Ito The effect that there is little
danger Of the spread Of the present
plague epidemic from Manchuria to
The occident.
With the advent OF warm weather,
at the latest The majority Of British
authorities agree it will be miracle
if the disease does not appear n ST.
IBERIA. Once Il gains foothold thtre,
in view OF Russia's primitive methods
Of quarantine and sanitation, they con
slider It CERTAIN to break out quickly
in the European portion Of the Cars
realm, and from there, they doubt if
all the effects Of the authorities Of
neighboring countries can prevent It
from reaching western Europe.
The English viewpoint is especially
pegsimistic from the fact that there
{ we're lDuNQ nhubhbAtQ vases VI phSh-
monic plague -the type now prevalent
in Manchuria, from which there are
said to be absolutely nc fecoyeries-
in East Anglia last autumn and that
the epidemic Of the same disease
among rats rabbits and hares, is
spreading all over the island. Dr.
sambon, lecturer 70 the London schoo
Of Tropical Medicine. goes even far
ther than other English authorities
pointing out that modern sanitation
SO effective in the prevention Of othei
diseases. hardly even checks plague
The vehicles Of the plague germs
he explains. are not sewage or drink
ling water but rats and fleas, an,
wherever they are to be found, therl
the conditions necessary for plagu'
4 epidemic exist
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
BOSS COX
LITTLE TOO
TALKATIVE
Special by United Press

Special by United Press
Cincinnati, hio, Feb 22.-George p.
Cox, president Of the Concinnati Trust
Company and for years a notorious
republican boss, stands liable to On
tempt proceedings because Of his criti-
cism Of the grand jury which indicted
him yesterday on charge of perjury.
Following his indictment Cox lis
ssued a statement in which he asserts
that he had been indicted before a
democratic judge, that the prosecut
ing attorney was democrat and that
the jury had been illegally drawn.
Judge German announced today that
he would appoint special committee
to investigate the case and prefer
contempt charges against Cox is the
law and facts warrant it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

PRAISES WORK
ON BIG DITCH

Washington. Feb % Enthusiastic
tribute not ony 10 the skill Of Ameri-
can enkineers on the Panama canal
but 10 the United states for It's devo-
tion to tile vast project is found in
the recent words OF Ambassador
Bdyce Of Great Britain. The ambassa-
dar pronounced the canal; "A mag
uincent work which stands alone il
the annals Of the world
Wit n3he approach OF the time for
tho opening Of the canal, and the dis
cussion 81 the part IT IS 10 play in
The future history OF the world, Wash
ingtou has been listening eagerly for
some expression OF opinion from thc
European powers Ambassador Bryce
IL tbe first Of European statesmen to
respond.
when asked for statement Of his
views regarding the canal the Ambas-
sador declared that he could not vio-
late his rule adopted when he became
Great Britain's representative here. OF
never giving an interview lie added
however, that at recent dinner in
this city, he had presented his views
on the Panama Canal Quoting from
memory. he repeated his remarks, as
/ Follows;
aon my recent visit to the canal
where / was shown every courtesy b,
the officials there. l was profoundly
impressed by the grandeur Of th'
work and by the amount, not only o
labor. but skill 'nich had been ap
piled in its construction.
oAn Of the appliances at work 70
digging and building the canal wer'
striking instances Of the pragress o
modern science, and Of the eStraordi
nary capacity American engineer
have developed for turning the re
suits of science 70 the best advantage
aAll England admires the zeal an
energy With which the United State
Is developing itself to the completion
of This magnificent work which stand
alone in the annals Of the world.
may have most important results i
X its effect on The great lines Of intei
national commerce
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

Special by United Press.
Oklahoma City, Feb 22.-Important
amendments TO the state game and
fish law are contained in a bill in
troduced in the house today. The date
of the opening of the season for hunt
ing wild turkey is changed from Nov.
as to Nov. /, The number Of deputy
game wardens is changed from 8 to
12, and the minimum fine for viola
tion Of the law is changed from $40
to $50.
Private measures were railroaded
through the house today, without de-
bate and with little interest on the
part Of the members.
Representative Glover's bill legaliz-
ing the incorporation Of the town Of
Alex in Grady county was ordered to
engrossment.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
He's a Prophet of
Better Times

effects upon some Of our interests,
yet / believe that President Taft will
be upheld. In my opinion, there Is a
consensus Of opinion that the interest
Of the American people lies IN the
greatest measure of freedom of trade
between themselves 9r1 Canada con
sistent with our generar policy Of pro
lection.
Some Of the railroads have had an
idea that freight rates ought TO be
raised, but the annual reports Of the
Hill system, the Hartman group, and
the Santa Fe show their earning
power is increasing, and that general
conditions as between the railroads
and the people, are very much better
in every way.
"This year Is looked forward to
with the greatest confidence by our
merchants and business men. Crops
will be simply enormous SURPRISING all
records hitherto in the West, and our
farmers, merchants and manufacturers
have nothing but confidence in the
outlook"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

WINNER
OF BOUT
unknown" StranGIed
Him Yellow Streak
in Petty and DWyer

Ed Adamson, exmiddleweight cham
pion, won his match last night at Con
vention Hall, over the Oklahoma "nn-
known
The decision was given on foul
The Unknown repeatedly strangled
Adamson and was cautioned several
times BY the referee.
First fall gained by Adamson with
body scissors AID head lock in 80
minutes.
The Unknown won second fall in IL
minutes with double arm lock
Adamson was given the decision in
tie third period after 22 minutes hard
wrestling, the referee having 10 break
the ssrangle three times
Dwyer and Petty Frame-up.
Tom Dwyer and Geo, Petty matched
themselves for Eo-catch-as-catch-
can, Police Gazette rules, with only
the strangle hold barred. They met
in the center and shook hands and de.
cided to postpone the affair to some
future date. The audience voted unan-
mously that this bout was frame-ur
and It doubtf1 if a Dwyer-Petty &c
would draw well ip the future.
strange Is Claimed.
Adamsan said "The Unknown
strangled me repeatedly ! can ex
cuse the referee for being as lenieni
as he was Ii this man wants 70 wrestlt
ME again with no hold barred, III take
him on" The Unknown accepted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
is The LARGEST GROUP
MEETING YET HELD
Attendance is Over 200 Visitors Are
Delighted with Entertainment
Grand Ball will Conclude
the Meeting

National; G G. Moore, assistant cash
Ter New England National; George
c. Hoyey, president Interstate Nation
al: J. c. English, cashier Traders Ma
tional; H. l.. Jarboe, presidtnt Dro-
vers National: G. G. Eyerhard, vice
president Corn Belt; f. H. Griggs. as
sistant cashier National Bank Of the
Republic; r. j. Hilkey assistant
treasurer American Trust company
j. II. Mead, vice-president National
Bank OF Commerce; Jerome Thrails,
manager Kansas City Clearing House
and representative Of bankers maga-
zines. Clement Chase OF the Western
Banker. Omaha: c. A. Chapman Of the
Walters-Matchette Co. bank brokers;
j. l.. Johnston. cashier National Re-
serve bank; C.. 3. McClusEey, vice
president National Reserve; r. F..
Brady. Commerce Trust Co.; D. NJ.
Plnkeron. cashier Gate City Bank,
wichita; Carter Wilder, Editor Of
Southwestern Bankers: Leland scro.
gin. Kansas National wichita; j. d.
Wright. cashier Peoples National,
Kansas City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

Today is a red letter day for Mr.
and Mrs. Isaac w. Acker Of sO5 South
Seventh street Not only because it
is the birthday of the father OF their
country, but also because it is their
fifty-second wedding anniversary 4
Mr.. and Mrs. Acker We're married
in Chiffon, Wisconsin in 1853, and
came TO Chickasha from that state five
years ago. They are now "a and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
TODAY'S SESSION OF
STATE LAW MAKERS
Amendments to Game Laws---House
Sends Alex Incorporation Bill
to Engrossment---W
Of the Senate

The house is trying to clear the cal
endar for the big appropriation and
public building bills which have not
yet been touched
The senate committee reported
bill appropriating $4,000 for the pay
ment Of the expenses OF the state elec-
tion board, providing also an annual
salary Of $1,000 for the secretary Of the
board.
The senate finally agreed to make
the appropriation for the school for
the feeble minded AZ Enid s155,000.
Senator Gouldings iriginal bill called
for s19o,OO0.
The senate yesterday adopted sew
eral important sections Of the prohi-
bition enforcement bill, comprises
being effected upon points in con-
troyersy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Fathsree, who rt-
Gently moved from Chickasha to Rush
Springs, will entertain a Chickasha
party tonight in celebration OF AIR.
Fatheree's birthday Some viii drive
while others will make the trip to
Rush Springs on the motor car, re-
turning tomorrow morning. Among
those who will 90 are Misses Augusta
Eppler Grace Hayes. Hazel Bledsoe,
Fget Roach, Willie Helm and Artie and
Lima Buchanan and Messrs. NJ. c. Ber-
ger, Enst and Chals Eppler
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
So Years of
Welded Life

!. y years Of age, both hale and hearty,
and continue to enjoy life after 81
years Of matrimonial ups and downs.
They have only one child, Mrs. R. G.
Grignon, with whom they make their
nome, and no grandchildren
Mrs. Grignon is dressmaker and
Mrs. Acker helps her with her work
doing all OF her cutting for her.
Mr.. Acker was soldier on the Union
side during the Civil war.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
IMPROVE RESIDENCE.

Architect Galbraith is drawing plans
for improvements on the residence Of
w. H. Gilkey. corner Eighth street
and Missouri avenue.
A veranGa and porte-cochere Of con-
crete End wooden terra Gotta win be
built and will add much to the at
traciveness of the exterior. A garage
will also be erected.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
Mercury Sank to Ia
Degrees. Last Night

The cold snap Of the past few days
has been BY no means the coldest this
winter, although because of the wind
many have thought SO.
The minimum temperature last night
was only IA degrees above zero, accird-
ing to the government thermometer
and the maximum yesterday was 81
degrees above. At noon today the mer-
curry stood at % degrees above.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
4Lsr THERE BE LleHrr

One or the city tax payers would be
glad to know why the people Of the
city. living on south Sixth street, cant
have the benefit Of the electric lights
south Of Idaho avenue, when IL is re-
ported that there is flow Of water
over the dam at the power house
A Tax Payer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
new TREATY STARTS
TROUBLE ON COAST

Special by United Press.
Washington, D. G.. Feb. 22--The
senate committee on foreign relations
today decided to recommend the rati-
ficaton Of the new treaty with Japan.
Senator Perkins said he was salts
fled that the treaty would not disturb
tht status Of the Japanese immigra-
lion question.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
DAY LETTER LATEST
TELEGRAPH SERVICE

The Western Union announces in adj
dition to It's already popular night let
ter day lettld sehvice Of fifty
words, beginning March first, at a
nominal cost
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
S35OOO IN
HOME OF
HERMIT
Special by United Press.

Special by United Press.
Springfield. Mo, Feb 22.-The sum
Of $4,000 was found today in cabin
occupied by James Durge,- a hermit,
aged 81, who is dying.
There Is little money in this
cabin" said the aged man 10 his
neighbors, who were with him and this
gave the clue. If you hunt, you may
be able to find IT." he added.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22
Special by United rrsss.

Special by United rresg
san Francisco, Calf, Feb. 22.--In
spite OF the announcement made
when the Panama exposition in 1915
was granted to this ciiy that the agi-
tation against the Japanese and other
Asatics had ended, the published terms
of the proposed treaties with Japan
created a sensation in California
Indignation is expressed everywhere
over the elimination Of the immigra-
tion clause from the treaty.
1t is doubtful whether the governor
can prevent the passage Of radical an
ti-Japanese resolutions BY the legis.
lature
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-22

Mrs. Effie Kratz is spending few
days with her sister, Mrs. Lee Hall,
in Guthrie.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-10-26

A very fine residence consisting Of
II rooms and bath, beautiful trees
and terraced lawn close on tfthstreet,
With barn. and a 6ne bearing orch
ard Of 7 acres in Charleston close to
city, will exchange one or both for
a good wheat ranch close to voIlmer
or Nesperce. Write P. ]. Hesters
Lewiston, Idaho.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-10-26
ADDITIONAL LOcAL NEws

See Booth before you buy that
watch
Sec those IS and 81 hats at Miss
Jeittsy's Millinery.
Some enuine land snaps now
See Harding & S,ellmOn.
D. E. DeMoude made a business
trip to Lewiston Monday,
The best butter wrappers are
printed al The Herald Office.
Everything the latest and at best
prices at Miss Jeffrey's Millinery.
visi, Or. Booths optical parlors,
the hes, fitted this side Of Spokane.
Seat sale for Vim Moore Stock Co.
nov on al caldvell's jewelry store.
FOR SALE-Bay mare; weight
100; price SIS. 0. A. JeHrsys.
NJ. D.
Nice little house and lot with good
stable for Ss2s. See Harding &
Siellmon.
wANTED-Girl to do general
homework for small family. Inquire
OF DR.. Booth.
Stylish and seasonable hats are to
be found at Miss Helen Jeffrey's
millinery shop
Best lime yet TO buy wood-good
slab article, only 50 per cord at
mill. Ramey Lumber Co.
Your horses feet are a good place
10 save money. Billie, the horse
sheer. saves the foot and the horse.
Thursday Nov. 2-Sanger's big
Public Sale at his ranch 3 miles.
northeast Of town. See his ad in
his paper.
PASTURE-Good slubble pasture
IN the Col. Hammell ranch: 81 per
head per month in advance. See
E. Olson.
Assessor RatliHs sale was well at
ended last Thursday and his stuff
brought good prices. The aggregate
7as $500 more than he had bargain
d on, he says
The weather man has been doing l
is part in helping forward the ex
snsive building operations ia and
round Nezperce the past few weeks
his is truly a glorious fall.
Just arrived; car loads Clear
'oass Fir flooring and ceiling, rus
c, interior finish and molding.
ome in and see Il.
Nezperce Lumber Yards.
Willis Long suffered the loss Of a
'e last Monday. BE was working i
It'll a we'll drilling crew on the q
rant ranch near this city when he {
ot his foot caught in the gearing 4
! the drill and the toe was crushed
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-10-26
Want a Home?

Here's the best buy in Nezperce
the Davis 6ne 2-story. 7-room
house and ) Of the best and most de-
sirably located lots in Nezperce.
Lock il over and write me for price.
etc. 6. o. Davis, Kamiah.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-10-26

Per s-pound pail and Sl.s0 per To-
pound pail--the lard we sell. And
It's pure lard, too guaranteed. This
is no special, but our regular every.
day price. SAWYER
c. A. Herrlck & Soma
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-10-26

Two houses; One bran new.
Prices right. See W. W. Nixon At
Neaperce Lumber Yard.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-10-26

When you have bad cold you want The
best medicine obtainable 90 as TO cure Il with
as little delay as possible. Here Is q drug.
gisfs opinion; II have sold Chamberlain1s
Cough Remedy for fifteen years" says Enos
Lollar Of Saratoga, Ind, sand consider Il the
best on the market" Sold BY all dealers.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-10-26

They mean complete
freedom from mending,
emancipation from the
drudgery of the darning
needle.
Wunderhose for
mother. father and chill
dren viii return from
the wash each week as
freefromholes astheday
they were purchased.
We know this and as
proof of our good faith-sell
Wunderhose with the under
standing Of four months
wear or new hose free
without question, bubble or
argument.
Ask to see Wunderhose at
our hosiery department. Ex-
animation Of the various
styles win verify the quality
that makes our guarantee
possible. Wear Wunderhose
and the evidence is complete.
One Dollar per box
of four pairs,
For Sale By
B. J.Fike & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
ADAM a. wEscHLER, AUCTIoNEER.
CHAECERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVE
REAL ESrArE RENE HOUSE No 10.

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. BEING HOUSE NO 1927
18TH STREET NORTHWEST.
Wy virtue of decree of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia in Equity No 2971l, l
Will sell Mt public auction. in front of the prem
lees. on FRIDAY. MAY TWENTY SIXTH. AT
IIALF-PAST FOUR PM. lot lettered in
l.. v. Dovillier's and n. Carusi's subdivision in
square No. PSI. per plat recorded in Liher
e. II b.: folio 227. of the surveyors Office. said
lot fronting 2".3 feet on 18th st. by depth Of
la1 Il 1T. to wide alley. and containing about
$500 square feet and improved by three-story
brick dwelling. containing IL and bath
all Known as premises No 1927 18th ST. NV.
TERMS OF SALE: This property being sold
subject 10 an existing deed of trust now due, for
S.6.5 and accrued Interest at 5 per cent the
purchaser has the option of renewing said trust
as nrst lien 1.-THE consent of the holder thereof
being first had and paying the balance as fol
lows. to wit: 81 900 cash. the remainder lie
able one year after date. with interest at six
per cent, secured by second deed of trust the
property sold. all the balance in cash. or the
purchaser may take the entire title free OF all
incumrances and pay all cash. pay 5000
cash and the balance in two notes and
Two years nj per cent per annum, secured upon
the property. Conveyancing. recording and no.
thrlal fecs nj cost OF the purchaser. A deposit
or 800 Will he required at time Of sale and
terms tn be complied with in fifteen days from
ratification Of sale. otherwise the trustee to
DAYS advertisement. at the risk and cost of the
defaulting purchaser.
CHARLES F. CARTSI. Trustee.
National Metropolitan Bank bldg
\. R.-Will entertain private offer before aug
ton sale mvlGlot