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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-10-31
Satisfaction Guar
anteed or Money
Cheerfully
Refunded


He alone IS worthy Of respect who
knows what is Of use 20 himself and
others. and who labors 20 control his
selfwill Eaen man has bis own for
tune ia his hands. as tne artist has a
piece oi rude matter, which no IS 10
fashion 70 a certain shape. But the
art Of living rightly is ike all arts;
the capacity alone is born with us.
it must be learned. and prachced with
incesaant care.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-10-31
q that lnstItnLIon sInce So

Of that institution since 1857
Her wedding to President Grover
Cleveland, which took place in the ex-
ecutlYe mansion during his first ad-
ministration, was one of the notable
events of the White House Her faith
en- Oscar Folsom, was a law partner
OF Mr. Cleveland, who, upon Mr.. Fol.
SONS death In 1875, became Frances
Folsoms guardian.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-10-31
SUIT FoR DIVORCE.

Through Attorneys Barefoot & Car
michael, Mollie Lenthicum has flied
suit in the superior court against
Henry Lenthicum for divorce. The
petition also aska for The restoration
Of the plaintiffs maiden name.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-10-31
ANOTHER WILSON DOLLAR.

Showing the interest Of the younger
Democrats in the cause, Frazier Banks
yesterday called at The Express office
to donate a dollar to the Wilson fund
Mr. Banks is an enthusiastic Wilson
snpporter.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-10-31
WIDOW or Ex.PREsipENT
TO BECOME a BRIDE.

Princeton n j, Oct 80.- Mrs. Groy-
erH Cleveland announces her engage
meni 70 Thomas joseph Preston. pro-
lessor Of archaeology and history Of
arts at Wells cvilege The date Of
the marriage IS not yet determined,
bat win be announced later
Mrs, Cleveland Is 4 graduate OF
Wells college and has been a trustee
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-10-31

ITO devote oneself to a profession
one truly enjoys, to adore a sweet
young woman with the nope that your
love viii last for ever and to be
young in spirit, Is all the happiness
mortal can ask The Guilty Man, by
Francois Coppee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-10-31


A Swiss elrl Who three weeks ago
married a Turkish nobleman is ask
iue for a divorce on the grounds that
western and eastern life are very diff.
ferent she does not bring any ac-
cusations against ner husband.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-10-31

Cash paid for clean cotton rags
Express office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-10-31
OPINION FAVORS
THE CENTLER SEX

Telegram BY uaited Press
Chicago Oct. 3l.-The average man
& H.holl. las H.ntae than Lie aFeIage
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
MEN SEEK INCREASE
\ Long Conference j. Scheduled to
Occur With ~ Roads at Once.

NEW YORK, March l3."rho
conference may be long one. We
go In with an open mind. our re-
quests are luaifinblc We will try to-
bring about an amicable settlement
This was the statement of warren
scbuylerstone, Grand chlof Engineer
Of the brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
glnecrs on rcachiug here today with
bis committee OF GftN representing
the entire body of engine drivers on
the eastern uiironds, who are de
manding more pay ana viii begin a
wage conference tomorrow with tho
committee Of OIL halls Of as eastern
roads.
About $lO,O00,OOO year in extra
wages is involved, say the railroads.
A year or so ago the men on the west
ern roads got net raise estimated ut
10 per cent, which the eastern road
engineers desire to have equalized.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
APPEAL MADE TO NEGROES
DYNAMITE" I'D NND JOIN HNE
WITHDRAW, LEAVING PRIEST
LEY A CLEAN FiELD.
Hunter Asked TO RESIGN
VIII Make superior "Firc" Iiim-A
Chance for Two Representations
at Chicago Likely.

GUTHRIE, Okla, March l3.-Nith
many Taft supporters frankly admit
ting that tomorrows $ republican state
convention vii show strong majority
for Theodore Roosevelt, and the
Roosevelt forces, they claim they will
send a solid delegation to Chicago for
TAFT.
The Roosevelt supporters today se-
lected George G. Priestiey, of Bartles-
Wre. as their choice for national com
mittecman, Ed Perry Of Coalgate, and
John HAN, Of oklahoma city with
drawing, Perry being selected to lead
the Chicago Roosevelt delegation.
The petition addressed TO negro
voters urges them to do all they can
to to aid in Colonel Roosevelt's nomi-
nation, "and do all YOU can to compass
the defeat Of William Howard TAFT
who thinks that ht enegroes should
accept his appointment of collector OF
customs as a penacea.
They further said that colored woe
trs win not support Mr.. Taft is he is
nominated, in a statement tonight
and that his nomination viii mean a
certain loss Of fifty electoral votes in
Indiana; eight in West Virginia; "a in
Ohio; 20 in Kansas and in Maryland.
"Wth the elimination Of ihesc lee
toral votes the nomination of Mr. TAFT
woul mean political suicide"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
Davis WINS THE
BASEBALL FIGHT
OKLAHOMA LEAGUES CONSOLE.
DATE AND NAME OF MID
CONTINENT DROPPED
NID-C0NTINEAT NO LONGER
Oklahoma City, Guthrie, McAlcstcr,
Muskogee, Tulsa, IT. Smith. Ok
mulgcc and Anadarko Are II.

NJ MALESTER, okla. March IA
The Oklahoma State Baseball league
was organized here today and will in.
clude franchises in the following
towns;
Oklahoma CITY, Guthrie. McAlester.
Muskogce, Tulsa, TT Smith, Okmul-
gee and Anadark0.
Leo Meyers was elected president
and committees We're appointed. There
was a spirited fight between Holden
vile and Okmulgee for the eighth
place In the circuit, but the applica-
ton of Holdenville was Withdrawn in
the interest of harmony with the un.
dersanding that Iloldenville is to
have the first opportunity in case Of
a vacancy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
.SLAYS ( BANDITS
BLOCKING HOLDOP
WELLS FARGO MESSENGER
BRAINS ONE WITH MAlhtT
AND SHOOTS COMPANION.
Dead MEN ARE UNKNOWN
slayer l. EAonerated at Cor0ncrs In
oucst--Hc Nlil BE Rewarded.
Usually Quiet Fellow.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, March Ia
Strategy and nerve of d. a. Trousdale,
a Wells Fargo express messenger on
Southern Pacific train No. 9, bound
vest, blocked a bold hoidup early this
morning. and resulted in the death OF
two unknown robbers. The hOldup
occurred near bridge just west of Ell
bridge. Tex, 293 miles west of San An
tonic. Shortly after midnight the
bandits climbed aboard the locomo-
tive and compelled the engineer to
stop, disconnect the locomotive and
proceed.
Then the bandits and crew of ths
engine went back to the train, While
one bandit kept watch, the other en-
tered the express car and proceeded
to rifle its contents. Express Messen-
ger Trousdale watched his chance, and
when the robber was off his guard.
Drained him with an ice mallet.
Selling the gun of the dead man.
Trousdale awaited the coming of the
other robber. when the second man
Trousdale fired at him,
killing him.
The rest Of the train crew then
brought back the locomotive, connect
ed ii with the train and proceeded 10
Sanderson. There the bodies of the
dead bandits were removed from the
express car. Trousdale also left the
train, which proceeded to El Paso. y
coroner's jury was empanelled at san
derson, an inquest held over the bod
les of the dead bandits, and TrousdTle
Some officials hold a theory hat
there was third bandit concerned IN
the holdup, but he has not been ap-
at late hour tonight.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14

OYSTER BAY March lj.-After a
hard day in his library Colonel Roose-
velt tonight finished the speech with
which he is to open his campaign at
Carnegie hall, n. v, before the civic
forum next Wednesday night II IT,
Colonel Roosevelt will take MP the
general subject Of the control of gov
ernmental agencies by the people ana
outline what he considers the chief
issue o fthe acmpaign, II is expected
this speech VIII constitute the reply
which he said last week he would
make to President Tafts address in
Toledo.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14

The Roosevelt delegates 20 the re-.
publican state convention here tomur-
row reached an agreement late today
to support George =. PrieEtly, the Bar
tlesville oil kim, FOR naticnel commit
toeman. Dynamite" ed Perry to
head the delegation to Chi"ago. and +.
II. Johnston, OF Oklahoma CITY, for
state chairman in case their plans
go through to forcS cI>plete re-oi
ganizatiun Of !he state central cos1.
mittee and oust James a. Harris ana
She members az his committee com
Dletely. This portion % the Roose
welt program here is not is~ciuied IN
the official call for the state canven-
fion. ard II carried ont. will douhtltss
mean two state organizations H. Okla.
homa. The Roosevelt leaders are lie
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
CARS JUMP into
THE ICY HUDSON
THIRTEEN ARE INJURED As SEC
TION OF FAST TRAIN STRIKES
RIVERS COAT
ice PROVES A CODSEND
Twentieth Century Limited Strikcs
Broken Rail at Sixty Miles an
Hour; All Are Rescued.

POUGI1KEEPSIE, n. Y, March 10
Running sixty miles an hour and
rounding curve close by the banks
of the Hudson, the first section OF the
New York Centrals Twentieth Cen
tury Limited struck a broken rail and
four cars plunged into the ice COW
cred river near here this morning.
Thirteen passengers were injured sew
eral seriously, but none it is believed
mortally tonight sums up the caus-
alties.
The thick ice coating of the stream
acted as a check to the rush of the
cars, and kept them from sliding into
deep water while the steel construc.
tion OF the coaches probably pre-
vented far worse disaster. Had the
river been free of ice, many persons
Water entered some Of the sleepers
to the depth of the lower berths. and
gave many of the passengers an icy
bath. All the passengers in the cars
in the river were rescued without
great difficulty. Planks were run out
Ia the car windows and passengers
made their way to shore over these
improysed bridges
The train was running in two sec
tions. The second section was but ten
minutes behind the first. and the
wreck of the first had the effect Of
warning i'm time to the second section,
who were fl8gged in time to prevent
second wreck.
Many OF the passengers related in
tercsting stories. There were about
fifty passengers on the train. and ac-
cording to those on the scene. nearly
two score of them were pulled out
from the water logged cars.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
VIII BE Rewarded.

HOUSTON. Tex. March l3.--Super
lntendent Taft, OF the Wells Fargo IN
press company, discussing the at
tempted holdup and the killing of the
two bandits by Messenger Trousdale.
stated that he had recommended mat
the reward usually given for the arrest
and conviction of express robbers bo
awarded TrOusdale. The standing re-
ward is $500. Mr. Trousdale will be
given $500 in money. In accorllnce 9
with this he VII be awarded gold
watch suitably a.-.hed and II chain.
Mr.. Taft expresse- himself in warm
terms of the messengers GOODNESS and
bravery
Until about month ago. Messenger
Trousdale. who has distinguished him
self by his cool headed bravery had
the run between Houston and san An
tonic on the San Antonio & Aransas
Pass railway. San Antonio was his
headquarters. but he spent twelve
hours in Houston between runs. lie
was wen known among the enploycs
at the Wells Fargo Express depot here.
Trousdale's friends here describe
him as being quiet. unassuining,
pleasant man y have never seen him
when ne was angry said VI. A. Hcyck.
general agent Of the Wells Fargo
company. who has known TroGsdale
over since he first began work for :hc
about eight years ago. lie
was uniformly good humorel and
Jolly and II he eyer got mad no one
seems 10 have known II. He has been
connected with the company now
about eight years. He is unmarried.
and so far as HIS friends here know.
he has no relatives in this state
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14

Tho Adair county delegation should
be insured of protection in case any
'rongh house" should develop while
they are in Tulsa. Two of their dele
cation are John Goodrich and Robin
Stand The former is sheriff Of Adalr
county, and the latter Is under-sher-
If. The remaining members of the
delegation are j. W. Wolf, r. j. Dore,
y. N. Lance, William Crowder, SIN.
Crocker Judge c. w. A. Coley and
William Woodruff.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
Fighting AZ Canton.

HONG KONG, March 13.--Latest
advices FROM Canton say that fighting
continues there, but details are not
given. The insurgents yesterday at
tempted to gather for an attack on
Shan Meen, the foreign quarter but
We're intercepted by the regulars and
retired. on March and 10 the Chi
nest gunboats Kiang liis and Kiang
Kmg attacked the insurgents, who
replied with yigor Heavy guns We're
used on both sides, and shells wreck
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
CHARGES FOR COCHRAN?
RCMORliD THEY WOULD BE
MADE - TEMPORARY or
GNNIXATION TO TAFT.
SURPRISES TO Be SPRUNG
Three Contests 10 BE Ilcard-Convcn-
tion Meets at II O'clock
Rooscveitcrs Break Ranks.

With both sides claiming victory
the result Of the third district repub-
lican convention, to be called to order
in the Grand opera house at il O'Clock
this morning, to select two delegates
to the national convention at Chicago
one presidential elector, and to en-
dorse for national committeeman
from oklahoma, at l o'clock this
morning was very much in doubt.
The Roosevelt leader, Chairman w.
S. Cochran of the congressional COM
mittee, stated that he would have over
500 delegates for the Sage of Saga
more Hill. The Taft leaders claim
that they will control the temporary
organization and will have over 500
votes IN the permanent convention.
May Prefer Charges.
Various rumors were afloat last
night, the most important of which
was that charges of some kind would
be preferred against Chairman Coch-
ran at the meeting of the congress
sional committee, in room 26, Rob-
inson hotel, at 9 O'Clock this morning
called to select a temporary organic
alton and roll call FOR the convention,
Judge Joseph A. Gill of Vinita is be-
ing prominent mention Of the Taft
men as the temporary chairman,
The Taft forces will caucus, in the
Taft head Csiarters in the World
building at o'clock this morning,
The Roosevelt men caucused last
night and decided on the following
slate: Temporary chairman Bruce
Kenon of Tahlequah temporary
secretary, Roy Haffman Of Checotah;
permanent chairman, j, c. Denton OF
Muskogee; delegates to the national
convention, w. S. Cochran and \. A.
Davidson, both of Muskogee. Mr..
Davidson, is president of the LaFol
lette club of Muskogee; alternate,
w. A. Stewart of Mcintosh and presi-
dental elector,. A. f. Anglin.
VIII Battle at 3 O'clock.
The committee will meet this NOR
ming at o'clock, when the battle for
temporary control will be fought. The
Taft forces have a decided advantage
In this fight, as they are sure of
twelve of the nipeteen committee
mon. Several surprises will be sprung
by the Taft forces at this meeting.
Three contests will be heard from
Tulsa Cherokee and Adair counties.
At l o'clock this morning praCti-
cally all OF the delegates, except from
the adjacent counties were in the ity.
Bands paraded the streets until late
hour and the hotels represented
regular bee hive for industry. No
rooms could be found for any price
and all night long delegates swarmed
around, and conferences were held
In various rooms in the Robinson ho-
tel, where headquarters are being
maintained.
The Roosevelt Priestly crowd were
experiencing much trouble in holding
their men in line last night, and many
threats were made that counties
would bolt their Instructions and
swing back into the Taft column.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
Wabash Receiver. 1000 Annually

ST. LOIIS, Mo-, March 13.-F'red-
erick \. Delano, Wm. *. BiXby and
Edw y. Pryor, receivers OF the Wa
bash railroad company each viii re-
ceive $4,000 year for his services.
according to the order MADE today by
United states Circuit Judge Adams.
Wells II. Blodgett rounsel for the
receivers will get $4,000. The re-
ceivers and counsel will be at liberty
under the terms Of he order to apply
for further compensation when their
labors are finished.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14

'Adair county ls republican by a
safe majority" declared S. NJ. Crock
er, one Of the party leaders OF that
county, and a delegate TO today's con-
yention. MIR. Crocker says that one
Of the best republican organizations
in the state has been formed in
Adair county and hat the party
members are working with might and
main to roll up a big vote in the COM
ing fall election.
Mr.. Crccker is one of the many en-
ergetic republican leaders Of the third
district who are avowed supporters Of
r. 7. Daniel, Of Tulsa, for congress,
and he spent much time in Mr.. Dam
lel's office last night urging him TO
announce his candidacy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14

The committee in charge of the
matter OF pushing the case against
7. J. McManus, who recently was ar
rested for cioudmg the title to large
part of the city residence district, has
called special meeting of all inter-
csted property owners to be held to-
night at 1880 O'Clock In the CONNER
cial club rooms.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
CONVENTION NOTES.

Headed by banner bearing the
picture of President Taft, with the
words: Craig County, Forty-six votes
for Taft" the Craig county delega-
tion arrived over the Frisco at 1880
o'clock last night. The Welsh. Okla,
band, which took the first prize in
the band competition at the Tulsa
County Fair last fall. accompanied the
delegation. In front of Taft head
quarters on Third street the band gave
several selections at midnight. The
Craig county delegation will vote to
a man for Taft.
Holdenvile has one Il the llyest
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
M.,. -''.''"''-'

commercial organlzatioT'c4, okla
homa," said V, W. snider Soc, y
Of The commercial club Of tha, "
who was in Tulsa last night to d
tend the republican convention Mr.
Snlder is Il delegate to today's con-
yontion, ana while his trip here Is
for political purposes, he never losos
an occasion TO boost his home city.
"Wo have $50 active members Of
our Commercial club" said Mr. Sni-
der, "and they are all paid up for a
year. IIodenylle is making rapid
strides and the coming year will be
one of the best in her history
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
Notice To Property Owners
And The Oil Men OF Tulsa

DO YOU know the Importance yourself the City
Tulsa the IN which 10000
land to be leased?
Come to the Commercial Club at $3.50 r. NJ, Thursday
March 1ith and hear this discussed
Is IT of more importance that this land be leased
few under blanket ease or that SHAH be opened TO every
body?
Nothing of importance than presence this
meeting.
bring your friends This
body Interested in the welfare Of Tulsa. Adv
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
Roosevelt Wins First District.

( GUTHRIE, Okla, March l3.-tSpe
/ clal. THE Roosevelt forces con
( troled the First congressional dis
/ trict republican convention here to-
day elected George NJ. Dizney Of Bill
delegates to Chicago, instructed fol
Teddy and recommended to the state
convention tomorrow that W. r.. Me-
J Kean, of Guthrie and George II. Brett
Of Ponca CITY, be elected delegates al
large to Chicago for Roosevelt, with
Laru Thomas. Of Grant county, aud
ID. A. Hurley. of Logan county, as al
ternates. Ret Miller. former Usage
Indian agent at PawhUska, was chosen
presidential elector.
The resolutions favor direct presi-
dental primaries, In order To prevent
federal office holders and machines
from nominating a president" They
endorse Roosevelt absolutely, and rec
ommend that none but Roosevelt men
be permitted to hold any offices in the
party organization. and that Roose-
welt man only be supported for ma
tlonal committeeman. A general on
dorsement of the republican party
was included, and the democratic paw
ty in Oklahoma was condemned for
high taxes and for debasing the state
educational institutions. A fair cleo
ton law and a short ballot were en-
dorsed.
NJ c. CARRIER, the progressive candl-
date for congress two years ago, was
chairman Of the convention, and T.. ].
Andrews, of Lincoln county, secre-
tary.
Congressional Committee Recognized
Although not included in the off
cial call the convention re-organized
the congressional committee entirely
placing Roosevelt men on the or
ganization from all caunties. as fol-
lows: Kay county. +. S. Mason;
Grant, william Baird: Klngfisher. A.
II. Showdlter; Garfield, G. B. Wilson;
Pawnee. !. W. Ortner; Payne. o. r.
Mccormick Logan: Henry Dodd; Lin
coin, j. &. Herr. Usage. $. w. PER-
kins, and Noble. w. II. Kirchman
The old congressional committee
nor its chairman, Hugh Scott Of
Guthrie. had not resigned. and their
official terms had not expired and
the naming of new committee to-
day means two republican Organiza-
tions in the fir7i district. The only
Taft delegation elected to the con-
venuon. that from Logan county, was
unseated and a contesting Roosevelt
seated
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
Thinks TAFT win win.

James a. Harris, chairman of the
republican state committee. and man
agcr Of the Tart campaign in Oklaho-
ma made the following statement to-
night.
After having personally met rep
resentatIvcs from practically all the
counties, / believe that the delegations
lrom legal county conventions viii
give a small majority for Taft.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
Drncgisi plcs I'm snnnlnn

SAPULPA. March 13. .- Burton
Reece, a druggist Of Dublin. Tex. was
found dead In his room at local
hotel tonight The cause Of his death
has not been determined.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
Cannot Advance Wages.

1T is out of the question to ad-
vance wages reads the reply "un-
less we can in some manner realize
from the saie of coal produced, a
sum equal to the adFance in wages"
This increase. IT Is stated would ag-
breRate Ss,0OO.O0O year, and the
hole advance which would aggre-
ate about six cents a ton, would be
borne by the public. The Increase IN
the cost Of producing anthracite coal
IN recent years has reduced the mar
Kin Of profit to a point by which fur
tier reduction Is impossible, the re-
ply declares.
Aflcr urging the adoption OF the
courtcr proposition. the reply con-
cludcs with the statement that eve
feel tfat we cannot be parties to the
termination OF an arrangement which
has made the anthracite region for
All Interests involved one of the most
prosperous industrial districts in the
country. We trust that your demands
viii hr Withdrawn. The responsibility
for q chaYge in the present sltisfac-
tory conditions, OF course, must resi-
with you"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-14
THE WEATHER

WASHINGTON, March I3.-Fore-
cast oklahoma: Rain Thursday;
Friday rain or snow and colder