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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
WRESTLING
TONIGHT

Cyclone" Burns OF Ada arrived in
the city this afternoon TO meet Oscar
Dotson the blacksmith wrestler on
the mat tonight at Convention hall IN
a catch as catch can wrestling match.
The winner Of this match viii wrestle
Bob oleson OF Denver, Colo
Dotson, the local man, is in splen-
did shape for the match and won over
Burns in a match at Tishomingo early
/ in The season. The doors will be open
at $50 o'clock. A good line of pre-.
lliminaries is promised.
Len Kirkwood OF Guthrie, weight
1863, who is in town. announces that he
will attend the match tonight and win
challenge the winner for straight
battle. two best out Of three, catch-as-
catch can.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
end CAME
SUDDENLY
Former Ticket Agent hire
is the Victim Of
Hem0rrhage


Henry BiedeDe. formerly ticket agent
in the Rock leland station here, died
suddenly at El Reno yesterday Mr.
Blcdsoc moved rs San Jon, n NJ, from
Chickasha two yaars ago, but has been
doing work in the III Reno offices for
q few weeks. He was al lunch yester-
day when he was seized With a fit o.
coughing that resulted in a hemor-
rhage that caused almost instant
death
AIr Bledsoe has been ia bad health
for a number of years and went to
View Mexico to recover his strength
His health was SO greatly improved
then that he came back TO Oklahoma,
working in chiokasha a number Of
months last fall Mir and Mrs. Bled.
soc were residents here for a number
o. years and had many friends in tho
city
The funeral services have been an
lnoanced Tor Tuesday aii srnoon, TO be
held at El Reno where iae burial will
take ploce, according 70 report 4
number Of the Rock island officials o
this city viii 20 to El Reno for lh'
service. Mrs, Bledsoe is rnere Mr
+ lBledsoe has been working in Che Rogl
lIsland offices at that point
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
PRESIDENT
MOORE HAS
RESIGNED
*+++++++ : : : : : : : :

President J, Alexander Moore ot the
Oklahoma Industrial Institute and Col
lege for Girls today authorized the
statement that he is today transmit
ting 10 the state board Of education his
resignation as president Of the institu-
tion.
Mr. Moore declined to discuss the
matter or to give any reason for his
action.
L Is understood that the resignation
Is to be effective at the close OF the
school year
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
BIG TRIAL
near end
reIegram BY InI.ad press.

Telegram by United Press.
Chicago. March 25-The closing
scene OF the governments nine-year
legal fight against the beef trusi was
enacted in Judge Carpenters court to-
day Government Attorney Butler
made a final plea for the conviction
of the indicted packers. He arraign-
Jed the packers fiercely aue explained
the Sherman law TO the jury
Said Butler, This law is not ambig
nous, as the packers would have you
believe bat is plain and simple, ap-
plicable in every case 70 its violation.
The violation here was Of a definite
law
For the lirst time in months all The
ten millionaire defendants assembled
in the court room today and listened
intently 10 Buffers address.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
Wabash District Today Gave
Roosevelt Two More Dele
gates State Convention
to be Held Tomorrow
ROOSEVELT FORCES WIN
POINT in ILLINOIS.
Governor Denecn Has IssuedCall
for Legislature to Pass Pri-
mary Law Battle in NY.
will Take Place Tues.
speeIaI Lo The Express.

Special TO The Express
indianapolis, March 25-With prac-
iically complete returns from all sec
tions Of the state. both the Taft and
Roosevelt forces claim a majority Of
200 votes aud Roosevelt supporters
claim majority Of 1902
Independent returns not counting
contested delegations, Indicate that
the convention will be about equally
ded,
The eleventh district convention
held at Wabash today instructed two
delegates for Roosevelt II Is claimed
that this will give him a majority
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
pEArA oF MRs. cooK.

Word has been received in the city
that Mrs. Matt Cook died at her home
In Electra, Tez., on March Is. Mrs.
Cook was formerly a resident Of this
city and had many friends here. She
had been in bad health for a number
Of years but her death Is a surprise to
her family and friends.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
CHTCKASHA WON
BY CLOSE MARGIN

Chickasha won the basket ball game
by a close margin from the Friend
school in the game Saturday night at
the high school gymnasium by a score
of IS to ~ The game was hard
fought ana 0ut Tor The ineitcieaes OF
the free throweF Of tAe Friend team
the score might have been different
Tom Brooks, captain of the district
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
Telegram oy United Press.
Illinois TO Have Primary.

Springfield. H., March 25-The
Roosevelt faction won victory In ILL.,
nois today when Gov Deneen issued
a call for a special session OF the leg
islaiure 10 convene tomorrow 70 con.
slider 4 presidential DreiereIce pri-
mary act
The call practically places Illinois
among the states with a presidential
primary, for enough pledges have been
secured to insure the passage Of the
bill The demand for vote on pres
8dentiaf candidates first came from the
Roosevelt headquarters in Chicago
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25

New York. March 25-With both
sides claiming to be victorious. the
Taft and Roosevelt forces are ready
for tomorrow's statewide primary.
Roosevelt winds up the campaign with
. whIrlwIad tour Of the city with hopes
OF corralling a dozen delegates. Taft
managers insist that he will carry all
but three districts. Roosevelt Is claim
ing nine districts. with a fighting
chance IN the others.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
PLOT aimed
REPUBLIC
TeIaEram By Ilnlted Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Pekin. March 25-l, developed to-
day that q widespread plot TO over
throw the republic and 10 replace the
baby emperor on the throne has been
discovered.
So serious IS the situation that Pres
ldent Yuan will order the arrest Of
the leaders. fearing that they are
causing the rioting
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
rAkE coLLEcrloN FoR coLLEeE.

A liberal collection for the Baptist
college at Hastings, Okla, was taken
at the morning service at the First
Baptist church IN this city Yesterday.
The Hastings college is one Of the
strongest denominations schools In
the state. An interesting report Of
the institutions work was made at the
service.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25

London. March 25.-A triangular
conference between Premier Asquith,
the miners and the operators, adjourn
ed after a brief session without reach.
ing an agreement to-day
II is not known what action will be
taken
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25

school team, was the star player Of
the evening.
The first team Of the girls orgap'za-
tion won in the game with the second
team by score of IA to >.
The Friend school and the Chcka-
sha boys win probably meet again to
play Off the tie, each team having
counted a victory in the series OF
games that have been played
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
pREsaYrERIANs AELp vcTIMs.

Al the First Presbyterian church
yesterday the sum Of s. was donated
to the relief fund foh the families Of
the mine victims at MccurtaIn,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
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= EARLEss MUMMY STILL +
, uNBuRlED ATT GRANITE. +

= G e. Robinette, section fore =
+ man on the Rock Island at >
= Granite, was here today to take =
+ railroad examination. MI 2
+ Robinette is the brother Of the =
: man who was found with bis =
: ears severed from his body in :
+ a Frisco box car several years =
+ ago. He stated today that the =
+ earless mummy has not yet +
, been buried The family is =
+ awaiting for relatives to come +
+ for the burial service. There is ,
! no doubt OF the identity OF the =
J. man, but no clue as to the cause =
+ Of the murder has ever been =
+ found 4
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-25
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COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
HOLD OPEN MEETING.

! The Cosmopolitan club will ]
; hold an open meeting at the I
high school tonight and every
; one interested in civic improve 4
ment should be present. This I
is the third Of series Of meet I
ings that have been in progress 4
: in the club on civic improve 1
ments. A. S. Gray win have
charge Of the meeting tonight I
and will talk on What We as 4
individuals Can Do TO Beautify 4
the City" 4
The Washington times., 1912-03-02
WOULD SHIFT HOURS
IN DEPARTMENTS TO
AVOID JAM ON CARS
Park View Citizens AsSo-
citation Discusses Scheme
10 Aid Traffic.

Tho suggestion to relieve the oonges-
ton of street car traffic in Washington
during rush hours was considered at the
monthly meeting of the Park View Citi-
zCns' Association in the Whitney Ave-
nue. Christian Church last night. II was
introduced by a. n. CaudcIl.
Mr.. Caudcll proposed that the hours
Of employment for Government clerks
be changed 80 that the army of de-
partmental employees would go to work
and return home at different hours. In
stead OF having all of the departments
open at Q o'clock he suggested that some
open at s and close at $3.50, others from
The Washington times., 1912-03-02
EUROPEAN AERIAL.
FLEETS STIR ARMY
MEN IN CAPITAL
Officers Fear That Uncle
Sam Will Soon Be Hope
lessly Outstripped.

The strides that are being made by
France, England, Germany and Italy
In the development OF powerful aerial
fleets are alarming to Brigadier Gem
eral Allen, of the Signal, Corps, and
other officers of the United States
Army who are anxious to see this coun-
try take its place with the other ma
tons in the advancement of aviation.
An appropriation OF over 310,OO0,OOO has
been made by the French government
this year. In addition to this the peo-
pie of France are contributing to a
fund to purchase machines for the gov
eminent. Over 500 monoplanes and bi-
planes are now owned by the French
government. In an effort to keep the
aerial fleet of their country superior to
others, Frenchmen are endeavoring to
raise a fund OF many millions of dol
lars with which to buy aeroplanes for
the army.
From England comes the news that
an appropriation of $S50,00o has been
asked of parliament and ii Is fully ex-
pected this amount will be granted.
ate to buy aeroplanes and maintain an
aerial feet has not been made known,
but 1t Is thought that 1t will be be-
tween 100000 and 100000.
members of the House and Senate. the
army aviators will upon their return
from Augusta, Ga. April /, extend al
invitation to every Congressman to
visit the aviation school at College
Park, Nd, and take rides with the
f1iers.
This country seems to be hopeless
outclS ssed by at least FIVE other coun-
tries in the size and efficiency of it's
aerial fleet. The French government
alone n SlfHCinnt Of
planes and biplanes to invade the
= UNITED States without meeting with any
great aerial resistance. Although this
country was the first to realize the
possibility Of the asroplane as an agency
of war, 1t has dropped pitifully behind,
The Washington times., 1912-03-02
Hebrews Interested in
Agricultural Report

Washington Hebrews arc greatly
interested in the twelfth annual re-
port of the Jewish Agricultural and
Industrial Aid Society, which has just
been made. The report tells of what
the Hebrews are accomplishing as
farmers in this country.
1t estimates that there are 1000
Jewish families farming in the United
States, and with an average of five
to a family, 10000 members Of the
race depending on farming for a liv-
ing. The Jewish Agricultural and In
dustrial Aid Society urges the lew
The Washington times., 1912-03-02

$50 to Z, and the remainder from . to
1880
The principal business last night was
the election and installation OF officers
for the ensuing year. Those elected
John G.. McGrath, president: James l..
Wimeth, vice president; J. Frank Gull
verwell, recording secretary; w. II.
Melville, financial secretary; {. A. At
kins, treasurer, and William X. Loney,
Sidney II. Kent, and Thomas w. Goss,
members of the executive committee.
The association decided to appeal TO
Congress for an appropriation of SG6,OW
the site already purchased at Newton
end Warder streets. II was stated that
there are more than 800 school children
I'm Park View who are forced to walk
long distances to school.
A lengthy discussion was held rela-
tive to the erection of fences between
yards.
The Washington times., 1912-03-02
GOODROADS FIGHT
TO BE CONTINUED
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Desires Improve
ment of Highways in That Section of Virginia.
Footprints Betray Alleged Robber.

of the Pritchetts. Footprints were found
in the snow leading from SCOTS door to
the Pritchett home, and the arrest fol-
lowed
Scott was bound over In police court
this morning for further examination.
On tho strength of testimony offered
by Phillip Thomas, a seventeen-year-o
boy, when arraigned in police court to-
day, charged with the theft OF coal from
the yards of the Southern Railway, the
police probably will make an investiga-
ton. While admitting that he took the
coal Thomas declared that he was
forced TO do so by relative. under pen
atty of severe beating. The boy was
dismissed.
At a meeting of Potomac Lodge of
Odd Fellows. held last night, the third
degree of the order was conferred upon
class of five candidates.
Considerable interest is manifested
here in the fate of the enabling act
which comes up in the State legislature
today. The bill provides that the voters
of the State shall determine whether the
State shall go dry.
An "Old Folks Concert" was given
before a large audience at the Young
Peoples Building last night 1t will be
repeated at Del Ray, Alexandria county,
next Friday evening.
The Washington times., 1912-03-02
Summer Uniforms for
Letter Carriers Sought

Bids for 200 summer uniforms and $50
straw hats for Washington letter car
riers were advertised by Postmaster
Merritt today. Bids will be opened at
the city post office at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon of March IS.
In accordance with the regulations,
these uniforms must be made of blush
gray flannel, or a lightweight BLUSH
gray worsted. Uniforms are to be
accompanied by loose-fitting shirts.
Bids will be considered and the con-
tract awarded by a committee of car
riers, who will deal directly with the
contractors. Contractors not having
a Washington branch or Washington
agency, will have to base their bid on
delivery to individual carriers, or bulk
delivery through a Washington Arm.
The Washington times., 1912-03-02
Start Turkey Trot;;"
Several in Hospital

NEW YORK, March "A dozen
sailors from the warships at the Brook
Iyn navy yard and some young women
acquaintance started the turkey trot"
TO the waiing of an accordion carried
by one of them in the back room of
William M Jacobs place IN Brooklyn
early today. The casualties:
Frank j. Pheister. United States
steamship Tonopah; Edward J. Forest,
United States steamship Virginia; ed
ward ]. Talbot, United States steam
ship Virginia; Frank Heinz, United
states steamship Virginia. al! in the
hospital, Pheister shot in the back and
in a serious condition. Margaret Brown.
twenty-five years old, and dozen
others who refused their names, were
treated by ambulance surgeons.
The trouble started whom the pro
prletor objected to the noise because it
was after hours Jacobs was ar
rested for shooting Phcister and held to
await the outcome of his injuries
The Washington times., 1912-03-02
Chauffeur Who Slapped
Wife Put Under Parole

II Dominic Naples, a chauffeur. slaps
his wife with an automobile glove or in
any way abuses her again. he will he
forced to so to jail for six months.
Naples was found guilty, by Judge
Of Police Court today, of giving his
wife. Adcline, a black eye by dipping
heavy gauntlet in her face. Naples
was sentenced to serve six months. and
was given a parole. He will continue
to pay 50 a week toward his wife's
support.
SI.a5 Baltimore and Return, Baltimore
& Ohio, every Saturday and Sunday,
good to return until 900 a. IN. train
Monday. All trains both ways, includ-
ing the Royal Limited.-Advt
The Washington times., 1912-03-02
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, MARCH

That the Chamber of Commerce of
Alexandria will continue to wage de-
termined fight in the interests of the
good roads movement was decided at
a meeting of the board of supervisors Of
that body, held last night. Every effort
will be made to obtain the Improvement
of highways in this section Of the State.
The following committee was appointed
TO represent the commercial body at the
rally in the interests OF better roadways
to be held in Manassas, Va, Thursday,
March Z: c. s. Taylor Burke, James NJ.
Duncan. and James T. Preston. At this
meeting the construction of road from
Quebec, Canada, to Miami, Fla, will be
discussed
Detected by means Of footprints in the
snow, Henry Scott. colored, was last
night arrested by Chief Goods and Off
GERS Campbell and Scott, on the charge
of theft of jewelry from the h5me Of
Mrs. Julia Pritchett, also colored
The articles taken included a solitaire
diamond ring, valued at $50, and a locket
and chain. set with a small diamond
valued at $50 SCOTS home adjoins that
The Washington times., 1912-03-02
DR.. Walker to Lecture.

DR.. Mary r. Walker lectures at the
Leader Theater, on Ninth between e
and + streets, tomorrow afternoon,
at o'clock. Her subject will be:
"Reminiscences" This will be the
last public appearance OF Or. Walker.
In her lecture tomorrow afternoon
she will tell of many experiences dur
ing the civil war. The proceeds will
be used in the support of DR.. Walkers
sanitarium at OsweRo, n. Y.
SI.as To Baltimore ana Return Satur.
days and Sundays via Pennsylvania
railroad. Tickets good returning until
0 a. m. Monday. Ali regular trains ex-
cept the Congressional limited. --Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-03-02
Crowd at Austin Lecture.

Between two and three thousand
persons. chiefly members of the Ma
tional Geographic Society, attended
the lecture on THE Ocean and It's In
habitants," delivered by o. p. Austin,
chief of the Bureau of Statistics and
secretary of the society. at the Ma
sonic Temple yesterday afternoon and
evening.
The Washington times., 1912-03-02

Sugar to California Points
via Baltimore G. Ohio, daily March to
April IA. 1912. Ask agents for particu-
lars.-AdVt.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-12
GIANTS WIN BEFORE
RECORD CROWD OF FANS.

BROOKLYN. y. Y, April 11.-New
YORK won the opening game to-day be-
fore the largest crowd that ever AZ.
tended National league contest here.
SO dense was the crowd that IL en-.
croachcd on the diamond and a
battalion OF police had 70 be called
IN on the advice Of Mayor Gaynor. 20
give the players room. \ hit into the
outheld that would ordinarily have
been an easy out. went for two bases
The New Yorks took advantage OF
this. getting no LEGS than ten doubles
They piled up IS runs OF the three
Brooklyn pitchers. Msrquard was
effective In an except the third in.
ming. The game was called In the
sixth inning on account Of darkness.
The game was one Of The most 70.
markable since the 81 Louis Brown
and the BrOoklyns played more than
q score Of years ago The crowd 10
day was estimated az 30 600. and over.
flowed the field clear no % the dla.
monf T. looked for time aa " The
Brookiyns would BE- compelled 10 for.
felt tho game ~ the special police.
men were helpless Finally President
Ebbetts appealed 90 Mayor Gaynor.
who was present Co throw the first
BAH into The field. and HE honor made
a special request OF the deputy police
commissioner tD bring In the regular
force These partly cleared the 0cld.
but those IN the stand we're unable fo
soc owing 10 the number ~ persons
stll standiur about the grounds
Score.
20 W o.
Nrw NurE .......I A = q Is 20
ftrue. frr " p r.
Hafferiea Vanguard and Meyer. WI.
"- NH.s'r EHrrsr. Don't anI Fheira
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-12
RED sox TRIM
THE HIeHLANDERs

NEW YORK. April 11.-Boston Red
Sox won the opening game OF the
American League season in New York
to-day. defeating the Highlanders, 5
to 3. ~ a batting rally in the ninth.
which netted four runs.
All the customary features OF open
ing day" were in evidence, including
Dig and enthusiastic crowd, which
witnessed a game close and well
played enough TO keep interest at
high pitch. The first appearance of
HAIRY Wolverton as manager OF the
locals and OF Jake Stahl at the head
OF the Red Sox were features. Score:
Boston ....-...1OOOOooO-b
New York ---..2O OOOOOO1-s 4
Batteries- Woods and Nunenaksr;
Caldwell, Vaughn ana Street
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-12
STOGIES HAVE SORE
ARMS; NEW INFIELDER
WHITE sox iNFIELDER MAY BE
SIGNED HERE.
No Practice Game Yesterday-Stosies
VIII Play TIltonsVille This
Afternoon on Island.
(5y MUTT.)

Suffering from sore arms the
Stogie players were In no condition
for a practice game yesterday and
Manager Anderson put the team
through light batting and fielding
practice. No chances are being TAX
en- in injurlng any OF the other play
ers before the season opens. The
squad Is now in good condition and
the boys show lots OF pep" in their
workouts. This afternoon the Stogles
will play their second exhibition game
when they meet the Tiltonsville, o..
semi-profcssionals on the Island lot
For the Stogies Graham. Beattie and
Bemis will Drobab bly, work.
Tomorrow afternoon Duquesne Uni.
versity OF Pittsburgh. will play tho
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-12
MAPS WIN FIRST
GAME BY ONE SCORE.

CLEVELAND. o., April 1.-THE
LARGEST crowd ever IN the new league
park attended the opening to-day OF
the Cleveland season, Cleveland de-
feating Detroit 3 20 2. and the game
going eleven innings.
The winning run was scored on
Turner'S single and Easterly's double.
Delhanty's error. Turner's sacrifice
and Mitchelrs single produced Cleve-
lands hrst run. while Bush's error.
Ryan's steal, Hohnhorst's sacrifice and
Turner'S out. sent Ryan across IN the
fourth. Detroit tied the score en- the
sixth on a pass 90 Cobb. errors BY
Hohnhorst and Turner. and Dele
hauiy's ont
Much interest was displayed IN tho
rivalry between Cobb and Jackson.
The latter took on the honors with
three hits. two stolen bases. three put
outs and an assist
LaIoie was twice purposely passed
with Jackson on second and two out
Score.
cleveland ..orofoooooot-1 =
Detroit .....o 0ooo200oo0-
Hatteries- Mitchell md Eastcriy. Mui.
I'm and stanaFe.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-12

Yesterday Gus Dundon. the former
White Sox inhelder who played last
year in the Western league, arrived
in this city and worked out with the
Stogies. Dundon IL a fast fielder. and
good hitter. and there is a POSSIBLE
ity OF him playing with the Stogies
this season. The player Is we'll liked
by Manager Anderson. who played
with MIN IN the Western league last
season and he n making an EFFORT TO
sign him
While Dundon and Anderson could
not come to terms n is very likely
that he will sign a contract this week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-12

Dundon will be tried out at third and
second. II he decides TO sign. lie
worked in 139 games with Lincoln, oil
the Western league last season. Was
at bat 40 times. scored ~ runs, Sc
cured 1l2 hits, IL two baggers and 4
three baggers. Had q sacrifices and
2S stolen bases. His fielding average
was 900. and his batting average 23S
Dundon was with the White Sox when
they won the championship, but was
later released He is a free agent,
and IL he catches on in the Central
should hit close TO the 300 mark.