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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13
FaIIh oIreIe cIass chaIIenaes.

FdlAn 1lfclc OtdsS LndlicnyoS.
The members Of the Faith Circle
class Of the Christian church Sunday
school. composed 81 the Young women.
have challenged the members Of the
mems Bible class to a three months
contest and will receive their answer
at the services tomorrow The young
ladies claim that they can make the
best attendance record. the best class
order and the best collection record in.
a contest OF three months. One Of
the rules as prescribed by the youna
women is that the Bible shall be used
lor class study rather than the quart
erly Anyone attending the Sunday
services for thirteen consecutive Sun.
days will be given five points besides
the five points earned by this conduct
There is much interest being manifest
in the contest challenge. Dr. W. S.
corbin is teacher OF the Mems Bible
class
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13

The Musicians Union Installed of-
ficers "Wednesday evening at The hall.
Past President Eugene Collins had
charge OF the installation service. The
officers Installed we're: A. Fl Ross
president W, Meslannis, secretary
Charles Kemper treasurer, and Thom.
as Davis, sergeant a arms. These
officers were elected at the December
meetine Q. c. thurman. vice presi.
dent Of the 0tganization was not pres.
ent MI. Thurman IS visiting al Peeh-
les Ohio. After the installation ex-
ercises the members enjoyed a social
hour.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13
Mrs. Schwartz Hostess to
1907 Bridge Club.

Mrs J a. Schwartz entertained the
4 members Of the 1907 Bridge club com
pllmeniary to MIS-. J. "A. Mcintyre oi
New Orleans at a delightful luncheon
Wednesday at2 o'clock The schwarts
home was attraetlyely decorated for
the event and one Of the most elaborat
luncheons of the week was enjoyed
Plates were laid for twelve ladies in
Guiding cub members and three sub
sdtutes. The guests were Mesdames
J Al Srlntyre, +. A Ludlow, Morgan
Hamllton, viii Melton. NJ Bailey,
T II Dwyer Reford Bond. Eldon
Lowe, + NJ Frey, r n. Coulter and
Miss ELLA Williams The dining room
Of tae Schwartz home was decorated
/ IN red and a large red tulle basket
swung from the chandelier to Tho
center Of the table From this were
sesfooned red and green ribbons and
attached to these we're the guests fay-
ors. tiny wishbones, in gold The
place cards bore the season greet
ings in rhyme The serving u an
eight course menu was perfect In ey-
lery appointment After luncheon tae
( guests were ushered into the parlor
where the club game was PLAYED a.
three tables After four interesting
games the prizes were awarded. Mrs.
Fred Frey who made high score was
given a pair Of silk hose, and in the
az around cur Mrs. II A Ludlow was
successful receiving a half dozen
/ glasses Mrs Schwartz presented the
guest Of honor with aa hand embroid-
cred towel
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13
WHAT is irl
lBY nerI0n BraIaY.l

(By Berton Braley.l
Lite's a Jest a iabe, a whmsey,
Lies an article that's fimsy,
Lile's game ana life's a battle,
Life's as foolish as a rattle,
Life's song and loye a laughter
With a sob that follows after,
Lifes a humbug and a swindle.
It's a weariness-a glory,
lts a queer uncanny story,
Lille Is simple and wonder,
It's dream. a fact, a blunder,
{. is Ike a patchwork pattern
sewed together BY a slattern;
It's sweetheart whom we sing to
lbs a rope we iladly cling to,
Mostly life is as we take ii,
Modified by what we make It.
And the way We clutch and grab il
Life's universal habit,
One whose bonds we ha.e to sever
TILL we have to quit forever
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13
aurns AnnIvsrsary to 3 observsd.

Burns Anniversary to be Observed.
Arrangements are progressing sat
isfaciorily for the Scottish concert
and ball which viii BE held under
the auspices Of the local Burns socie.
ty on January 25th, celebrating the
l53rd anniversary Of the birth Of the
famous Scottish bard The Knights
Of Pythias han has been secured for
the event Several Of the citys best
yocalisis will appear on the program
and an eulogy q the poet will be de-
livered BY Eugene Hamilton. The adf
mission has been fixed al rs cents per
couple and Invitations win De issnea
next week Delegations are expected
from various points on the main line
Of the Rock Island The concert win
commence at $3.50 b m. ana dancing
at 10 o'clock limitations point 10
a successful celebration and no efforts
are being spared to that end. Mr.. G.
a. Mckinney is president Of the 20.
oie.y and Mr. Az n Ross, 3i7 Colora.
40 Avenue Is secretary TREASURER.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13
Miss MccTntc lntsrprets Macbeth.

Miss Mcclintic lnterprets Macbeth
Miss Edith Johnson in the Daily
Oklahoman has Me following TO say
OF Miss Olive MeCllntic
Tire Dramatic Art department Of
sorosis was delightfully."- entertained
saturday afternoon oy Miss Loiena
brown 81 Ciassen Boulevard in whose
nome an interesting program vas glv.
en- hy members OF the departmen'
Miss Olive Meclindo was over frcm
ohiekasna loa lhe occasion aud gave
artistic interpretations Of several
of the Strongest scenes from Macbeth.
siiss McClintie' conception Of the part
o. lady Macbeth was very different
from the woman Of firm. sharp. mat
ter Of fact intellect the stage always
gives us. Her Lady Macbeth vas q
delicate. feminine ereagsre. bold only
through her ambitions and her love
Tor her husband Miss MeCllntie was
ai her best and elioited much applause
as the result cs her interesting work
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13
Mr.. TerreII Is.suss InvIlalIons.

Mrs Elmer Terrell has issued invi
tations for series oi three parties.
Tuesday Janaay IS, Mrs Terrell wIll
entertain at Fortytwo On The after
noon Of the 18th she will entertain al
Whist and on Jan goth saturday az
ternoon a number Of ladies have been
invited to the Terrell home whsu
bridge VIII be lhe entertainment
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13
MRS ALFRED G. VANDER8ILT. F0RNERLY MRS S. i. MKM

ga tile wi of his father Cornelius Gnynne Vanderbilt
- recently married AIRS smith ilons Mekm made the
family ol als eldest brother Cornelius the
having dnpeased his father by bis marriage 70 Miss
Wilson 1heak q te es estimated at Soeoooea WIS left
heane the richest
Thirty million dollars tuned o him 81 his
hriietA remainder WIN W ms nest fai When ke
teaches thirty le married Ellen
disuge him "a S The second Mis vanderbilt
caian Isaac Emefson u manufacturing
chemist ut
hand nr olns Mcm IA august 1910 Every uppef BET
family henred j he divorce COURTS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13
/ unIlsa Lille soeIs.y choosss

Officers.
Officers Of the United Charity So
eieiy were elected Tuesday afternoon
al diree.ors meeting as follows:
Mrs r. f. Riddle. president: Mrs. H.
B Johnson. vice president; Mrs. T..
II. Dwyer. treasurer and Mrs. Reford
Bond. secretary Mrs. r. X. W9otien
resigned as a director and Mrs. + E.
Riddle was elected to fill the vacancy.
Nrs win Melton has also resigned
rom The board 81 directors
Reports OF the society SHOW that
much charity has been dispeased this
winter by The organization and that
the calls are becoming So heavy that
lt win require the attention Of one
erson, two hours each day 70 care
io1 the business Plans we're discuss
ed az the Janugry meeting to make
arrangement for one person to take
care OF the work and to spend TWO
hoars each day At the Mayors office
Everything about The office viii be
systemized The official blanks will
be used In recording the charity work
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13

We are going 10 build up the want
al uage Of the Daily Express mtii It
will be The largest IN ihis part ol The
siaie Three lines three times Will
scll anything you haXe for sale and
ihe eosi il only % cents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13

me Woman Mlasion socielg d ihe
ifesbyierian church viii meet Thurs.
aay AFTERNOON
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13

Members Of the Christian Endcayor
Society Of .he Christian church post.
poned ne social announced for Thuss.
duy evening and this entertainment
will be given early next week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13

Mission Society TO lrstatl Officers
The installation OF The officers IN
the Momaas Mission Society Of che
Methodist church win De held sunday
morning a he church lmmeliaisix
atser the sermon. Rev G. s Walker
win have charge of the installation
ceremonies. The exercises WI ne
public and an members Of the society
will be given special seats az iha
church The Installation was announc-
ed for Tuesday afternoon bnt on se'
count Of the bad weather was post.
poned until SUNDAY faornine 0liie
ers aud members Of the organization
are urged to be present
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13

To Celebrate Eifthday gf Lee.
Final arrangements were made a
the called meeting st the Lee.Jaek
son chapter Of the Daughters Of Con
federaey at The Carnegie library Tues
day afternoon Tor the special meeting
which win be held the evening Of JaE
uary i9th al the @ 9 r hall II
honor Of Robert e. Lee. No fixed pro-
gram viii be rendered and no address
es made but an informal musical aud
literary entertainment has been plan
ned The committee III charge viii
ask Miss Olive Mccliniic Of the de
partment Of Expression at the Girls
college to give special readings during
the evening. Light refreshments VIII
be served The Object Of the meeting
will be for social pleasure.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13
mrs. collins Vice president.

At the meeting Of the Epworth
League OF the Methodist Church Mon
day evening. Mrs James Collins was.
elected TO the place Of fourth vice
president 70 ffl a vaeancy Plans
were also discussed sor the holding
Of the annual George Washington
Birthday sscial on February s2nd.
pho Sorosis club viii meet at the
home Of Mrs. Corn German Weanes'
day afternoon
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-13


AIRS q "a ThraiIkill read an inter-
esting paper before the ladies of TIE
Chaosauqua club on School and Sos
iai Hygiene at the regular meeting
oi The club "Wednesday afternoon affs
IA A Holmes read & very lnlera
pauef On the subject tuberculosis
After The regular lesson tie guests
spent a social hour a the Loudefmilk
home where the ehsh met Theznext
meeting win be held at The home 81
Mrs. Lester Price and lha lesson sab
iect Novel will be dlseussad Tho
lesson is 70 be found IN the second
chapter Of the chauiniqua maeaziae
An All day meeting oi ihe Maotl
men Circle WIN he held at lho KNIGHTS
OF ngtbias hail "Wednesday iaf
purpose Of practising ihs aril Wefs
which will be given rublay he
frasernal meeting 1nurday eYenia
I when De charlr Brown Aa
SOVEREIGN lodge VIII be me pinrI
guest
Mrs eAarles Rose SIT enicsiala
members oI ihe foups ladles eaIs
thefasular meeting laeaaay
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-07

For the first time since the bril-
liant, variable lamp of the lighthouse
shone on Chincoteague Island near
Cape Charles, Virginia, it failed to
send forth its warning beams the
other night, when death interviewed.
For twenty-six years its penetrating
rays had shone over the sinister
waters of Sinepuxent bay, guiding
mariners among the shoals that
marked the place of submerged rocks
which spelled shipwreck for any YES
sci that attempted to sail over them.
For the &c years of the life of the
lighthouse the lives of William Tay-
lor and his wife had been devoted to
the light, the one as keeper and the
other as assistant.
Supplies were at the point of eX-
haustion. Dangerous ice foes Of the
zero weather prevented access to the
town of Chincoteague, which was the
source of supply. Mrc. Taylor final
ly made her way the other evening
in the gasoline launch to the little
town. Battling with the grinding,
crushing ice she could not look back
until she had landed. Then she turn
ed her eyes to her home in the light
tower only to discover that the light
had failed.
Mrs. Taylor had more than a pre-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-07
is NOT A CANDIDATE FOR
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER.

The following statement printed
in the daily newspapers of Thursday
is self-explanatory:
Having recently been mentioned
by many of the newspapers of the
state as prospective candidate for
the office of railroad commissioner,
and friends at home and elsewhere
having proffered their support and
urged that | enter the race, a state
ment from me seems to be neces-
sary.
Il am human-most people say |
am intensely so-and, like all Geor-
gians, the holding of office appeals
to me. For this reason | would like
to be a member of the railroad COM
mission.
Il am also egotistical, like all of
my friends, and l believe l could fill
the office completely-as well as any
who have ever held it or who now
hold it.
Il also like to have nice things
said about me, and my vanity has
been tickled by the complimentary
notices that have been given me by
my brethren of the press. They are
all true, and, therefore, l know them
to be sincere.
These things and an ambition to
become notorious if not famous
prompt me to run the race and be
elected, but my judgment tells me
otherwise. 1t might be best for the
state, but it would not be best for
me. have seen so many men
! whose character in private life was
without blot or blemish go down in
almost disgrace once they entered
the whirlpool of practical politics.
! Going over the list as / know them
l cannot recall a single man, from
those who have held the governor
ship down to the constables in our
militia districts, who has not suffer
ed from holding public office and
who would not have been happier
and possibly better had he not done
so.
cit is a regrettable fact that in
these days and times a. man holds
political office at the risk of losing
his reputation, his peace of mind,
his happiness, and his money. No
matter how honest he may be, nor
how hard he may strive to do his
duty intelligently and conscientious
ly, his motives are frequently mis-
understood, his conduct impugned,
his character assailed and all that
is near and dear to him swept away
by the foul breath Of suspicion. He
has to bootlick the public or be de-
feated. He is not his own master
He cannot think his own thoughts
nor act his own acts. His ear must
be kept to the ground to see what
rumblings ne can hear, that he may
catch the drift of public sentiment
and get on the band wagon in ad.
vance Of the camp followers.
my life as country editor Il
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-07
FOR CONGRESS.

To the Voters of the Third Con-
gressional District: l have the am
bition to represent the Third district
in congress. AS to my ftness and
worthiness, l propose to submit that
to the voters of the district, along
with other gentlemen who may as
pire to the honor, in a democratic
primary.
am farmer, was born and
reared on farm in this district, and
have contributed all that l possibly
could to the advancement of the
farming interests of my section of
the country.
AS member of congress l would
be controlled largely by the same de-
sires and purposes that have Actual
ed me as private citizen in advanc-
ing the farming interests of the state
and country, which ultimately is the
interest Of every person, whether
merchant, lawyer, doctor, banker.
mechanic or citizens following other
callings.
shall be glad to meet the vot-
ers face to face in every county of
the district before the day of cleo
ton. Sincerely,
JOHN R. MERCER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-07
FOR CONGRESS.

TO the Democratic Voters of the
Third Congressional District: l here
by formally announce my candidacy
for the office of Congressman from
said district to the 63rd congress,
subject to the Democratic primary
to be held next summer Owing to
my familiarity with conditions in
Washington (being the confidential
clerk of the Speaker of the House,
believe if the people will honor me
with the great office ! can be of SER
vice to them, and l will certainly
strive to faithfully and inte.4lgently
represent all the people of the dis
trict. Their interest and welfare shall
regulate, control and influence my
every vote and act, and at all times
l will be true to the masses of the
people. Before the primary l will
announce formal platform of prin-
ciples, address the voters on the pub
lie questions of the day, presenting
my views fully to them and endeavor
to see as many of them, in person as
possible. If you can give me your
support and influence l shall always
be most profoundly grateful, Very
respectfully, CHARLES r. CRISP.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-07
WHEN THE LIGHT FAILED
TRAGEDY ON A LONELY ISLAND THE COAST VIRGINIA.

monition that tragedy lurked back
of that darkness, where light ought
to be so bright that it would almost
penetrate the thickest fog.
Securing assistance she again
drove the frail launch through fields
of ice. Reaching the lighthouse she
ran first up to the lamp tower, re-
plenished the reservoir and started
the beacon with its finest brilliance.
Not finding her husband there she
fastened to his bedroom.
There by the side of the bed was
William Taylor, lifeless, and as
though he had died kneeling in pray
er-prayer perhaps that no wreck
and loss of life would result from
the failure of the light.
The old keeper had clearly died of
heart failure, and possibly death was
fastened by his realization that the
only beacon for mariners on that
dangerous island coast had gone out
and that the region was in utter
darkness.
Tragedies had occurred among the
rocks of this island-dotted sea, but
here was tragedy in the home of the
man and the woman who for more
than a quarter of a century had lived
and lighted and watched the great
lamp for the prevention of tragedies.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-07
TREE COTTON.

1t will interest the farmers, as well
as others, here in the cotton belt of
Georgia to know that for the first
time since its initial production tree
cotton has been grown this year in
Texas on scale extensive enough
for commercial purposes. AS yet
planters have not harvested their
crop, but they claim the yield will be
from three to five bales per acre.
Owing to the difference of climate
in this and the tropical countries to
which this variety of cotton is indig-
enOus planters have been compelled
to pursue different methods of Gull
tivation. This is necessary on ac-
count of occasional frosts. 1t has
been discovered that by planting the
seed of the cotton tree every third
year and by cutting back the trunk
to within three inches of the ground
after each harvest no injury results
to the tree from the light frosts OF
this section. This is also better for
the quality of the cotton, as in trop-
ical countries the tree attains a
height from twenty to thirty feet and
does not produce a fiber long enough
for commercial use. The staple pro-
duced here is somewhat shorter than
the ordinary cotton, but it brings al.
most as good price on the market.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-07
PRESENT DAY POLITICS.

From the Columbus Ledger.
A severe indictment of present-day
politics was contained in that state
ment by Editor Rainey of The Daw-
son News, appearing in yesterdays
Ledger, regarding his suggested can
didacy for the office of state railroad
commissioner. Here it is:
1t is a regrettable fact that in
these days and times a man holds
political office at the risk of losing
his reputation, his peace of mind,
mis- happiness and his money. No
matter how honest he may be or
now hard he may strive to do his
duty lntelligently and conscientious
ly his motives are frequently mis-
understood, his conduct impugned,
his character assailed, and all that
is near and dear to him swept
away by the foul breath of suspi-
clon. he has to bootlick the pub
lie or be defeated. He is not his
own master. He cannot think his
own thoughts nor act his own acts.
His ear must be kept to the ground
to see what rumblings he can hear,
that he may catch the drift of pub
TIC sentiment and get on the band
wagon in advance of the camp fol-
lowers"
Regrettable, yes, deplorable, and
there is more truth than poetry in
the above, too. All must admit this.
Editor Rainey is in position to
know just what he is talking about,
and his utterances on the subject are
not extravagant, either. Present-dav
politics are foul. 1t is a difficult mat
ter for one to get into office without
being soiled
This is a reflection upon the peo-
pie, too. for the responsibility lies in
the fact that a vast majority of the
better class has practically abandon
ed politics and left all civic, state
and national affairs in the hands of
the professional politician.
Until there is an awakening among
the people we cannot reasonably ex-
pect an improvement in the existing
deplorable conditions.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-07
A sUPRIsING sTATEMENT.

The Savannah Press doesn't seem
to take kindly to the idea of the
nomination by the democrats of a
Southern man for president. 1t said
in a recent issue:
1t is a very pretty sentiment, in
a way, only it works for narrow
ness, jealousy and political factions
and breaches, and is, under the
present circumstances apt to have
a weakening and deleterious eff
feet upon the democratic party.
That doesn't sound exactly right
coming from Colonel Stovall, whom
we have always thought to be in
tensely Southern in his views and
feelings. 1t is to be hoped the genial
and warm-hearted Savannahian,
who has always so ably and Loyalty
championed the South's cause, will
not let the severe attack of Wilson
tits from which he is at present suf-
fering chill his Southern blood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-07
PROTECTION OF THE BIRDS.

Although Georgia's new game law
has been in operation but compar-
atively short time the wisdom and
good effects of it have already been
seen in the checking of the whole
sale slaughter of birds that had been
a reproach upon the state for years.
The law is approved by the great
mass Of right-thinking people in
town and country.
1t was simply deplorable, the man
ner in which the birds were slaugh-
tered before this law threw its pro-
tecting arm around them, so to
speak, for aside from any considera-
ton of humane or sentimental ma
ture the economic, the practical
phases of the matter could not be
ignored. The birds are the friends
of the farmer, and they are forces
for sanitation, for they annihilate
insect pests that prey on field, orch
ard and garden, and that are not of
wholesome nature. Fancy a world
devoid of bird life. How much of
it's charm would be gone, how fateful
the material results of such condi-
ton.
Let US hope that the legislation
which has interviewed to call halt
on the useless, deplorable extinction
Of birds, whose influence is so help
full, will be strengthened where it is
needed and rigidly enforced by those
who are charged with that duty.