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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26
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DANGEROUS
kINDLING

Frank. the five year Old son Of Mr-
and Mrs. Coker who reside at 6i6
Pennsylvania avenue. was seriously
burned Saturday afternoon In d stove
explosion.
The child was the victim Of kero-
sene fire. He was helping BIS sister
to start fire in heating stove at
their home when the accident happen
cd. The little girl placed the kindling
IN the stove and had saturated it with
kerosene. The boy lighted the match
and ia putting it in the stove the oil
lgnited and IN the explosion the boy
was thrown back several feet and his
face and neck ana arms were serious
ny burned.
The mother 81 the children was not
at home and the little boy ran out Of
tho house into tine yard. His screams
attracted the neighbors and a physi-
clan was summoned The father Of
the boy il in Texas on business The
childs injuries were very serious
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26

SOAKING
RECEIVED

As q result 81 the snow of last week
and the RAIN SUNDAY about an inch
and hale Of moisture has found its
way into the soil ii This section OF
the state
Setting Din early SUNDAY morning, a
steady downpour continued during
the morning and at oelocA the Of.
flcial rain gauge showed d total pre-
cipitatlon Of ~ Of an inch A little
more fell during the afternoon lt
was estimated that the snow last week
Welded over half an iuch Of moisture
and ID both Instances the ground se-
ceived the full benefit Of it
Il is conceded bs every one that the
soll Is ia tAe finest condition known
for years at this season, Even before
the last addlliqn the outlook for a
good season was excellent and with
the latest contribution Of the weather
man, the farmers hopes are aroused
to high pitch. Particularly CRAFTY
ing Is the prospect for wheh and
oats
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26
Lawyers Hold that No Provision
is Made By the New Law
for City Elections in
Even Years
COUNCIL TO CONSIST
OF FOUR MEMBERS
Also OnIyOne Member Of school
Board Cor Each Ward IN
teresting Question Rails
ed BY Guthrie Atty

No city election this year city
council and school board hereafter to
DO composed of one member from
each ward.
That's news indeed, but it Is the way
way the lawyers are Interpreting a
law enacted by the last legislature
Guthrie lawyer first made the dis
coyery and Eugene Hamilton, a lo0gs
attorney, who looked up tie law to-
day, says there is no question this
this view Is correct.
INSERT NO ELECTION
VIM. Stacey. secretary of tie school
board, who also examined the new
law, concurs in the opinion Of Mr..
Hamilton.
Chapter ls6 Of the session laws OF
1911 ssenaie bin 1888, page siel is
amendatory Of the act Of 1910. While
the latter act provided that city elec-
tions should b held ia 1868 ana 1910
and every two years thereafter, the
amended bill provided only for ali el-
ection ia 1911 and every two gears
thereafter, 4ius msklng the eleetleas
Ham only ~ odd yeasa, The latter
I ael also provides that one aldeFr
and one member oi the school board
shall be chosen ut such elections the
amended law leaves out entirely the
section ol the act ol 1910 which pro
vided for elections IN even years.
The following dispatch appeared
in the Sunday Oklahoman
Guthrie. Okla. Feb "a Following
a declaration by Attorney John Dew
ereux that under the new law govern
ing the elections OF cities. there can
be no municipal elections il 1912. t4e
county election board has asked the
county attorney for an opinion Fred
| L. Wenner, a membeg Of the board
said today III County attorney Ad.
ans opinion comedies with that Of
Mr. Deveraux, the board will make
official announcement that there viii
be no city election Ia Guthrie this
spring
/ It is contended the law provides
that after 1911 members Of the city
councils and school boards shall b
elected only on odd Years, instead oi
on even years, as heretofore t All
so provides that hereafter the city
council ana school board shall con
sist OF but one member from each
ward. instead Of two as IN the past
As Interpreted hy neyerenx the new
law leaves Guthrie with a six-mau
city government, and the school board
with six members.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26
FERRIS SECURES MORE
TIME FoR HOMESTEAD

Washington Feb 26 The bill IN.
tfodneed by Rep Scott Ferris for the
extension Of The payments by the les.
sees ol indian lands to the extent oil
505.000 acres has been approved By
the department. of the Interior end viii
most likely be adopted by the house
This land is situated in Kiowa Grady.
rnlman, stephens and Caddo counties.
II the bill is adopted. L means the
payments win be reduced to ene.half
oi the amount hereto fore agreed to
be Paid By the lessees
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26
Are
WOUNDED
ina RIOT
Pres. Promises an InVeSti.
cation Conference is
Held at White House


washington, Feb 26 President
TAT win Investigate the strike sIyua.
kon at Lawrence. The executive IL.
day promised Representative Berger
thai be would personally confer imme.
dlaiely with Attorney General Wicker
sham looking to a federal probe OF
the action Of the authorities at Law
renee III forcibly preventing sending
children from the city Saturday Ber-
ger said the president stated ofi-hand-
ca that Ne believed the federal stat
utes had been violated
Before Berger left Taft summoned
Wicgersham and all three went over
the situation. Wickersham was ord
cred to look up the ledeyd questions
involved and decide whether the de.
partmeni Of justice was Justified in
Intervening
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26
ROOSEVELT
PLANT In
OPERATION
Opened in
New York Teddy Is
sues Statement

TeleErap b alsoa aaa
New York. Feb 2e. Following
Roosevelts announcement last night,
campaign headquarters were opened
here today. Oliver Carpenter, for.
mer aide to George B. cortelyou was
placed in charge.
OFFICES were established after
Roosevelt had approved the plan.
These viii be the main offices, out
branch offices are to be opened in
Chicago. and San Francisco or some
other 4sast city.
Roosevelt has planned trip to
Phoenix. Ariz., where his son Archie
IS visiting. Friends say ne will prob
ably make more speeches On the trip.
Roosevelt conferred with New Eng
land progressives today at Boston.
Roosevelt's statement was fol.
lows
New York. Feb. 2l Gentlemen
deeply appreciate your letter and
realize to the full the heavy respensi-
bility it puts upon me. expressing as
it does the carefully considered con
Yictlcns Of the men elected BY popular
vote to stand as the heads Of govern
ment in their several states
/ absolutely agree with you that this
matter is one not to be decided viii
any reference to the personal prefer
ence or interests Of any man, but
purely from the standpoint Of the in
terests OF the people as a whole.
viii accent the nomination for
president &c If Is rendered to me and
+ I viii adhere 10 this decision until The
+ convention has expressed its prefer
euce.
One Of the chief principles for which
have stood and for which nov
stand, and which have always en-
deayored and always shall endes,ri
to reduce to action, Is the genuine
rule Of the people and therefore
hope that so far as possible the peo
pie may be given the chance through
! direct urinary to express their pre-
+ ference as to who shall be the noml
nee Of the republican presidential con
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26


Lawrence. Mass. Feb 26 iliotous
scenes IN which one man was shot,
scores injured and fifty men aud wo.
men arrested. occurred today here IN
connection Nith the strike in tho cot
ton mills
The police say a squad Of fifteen
special police we're passing geRe
menl house when shots we're slred
at them and a special officer opened
fire.
FIFTY shots we're fired toward ihe
tenement, one striker being shot In,
the back As he fled. Three men
standing IN an alley from whence they
couldn't possibly have seen the man
were arrested, charged with murder
A crowd Of ten thousand quickly
gathered. There was no demonstra.
tion but they formed into line and
marched peacefully through the
streets halting at the common.
TIE police formed wedge, welding
clubs. and struck right and len, re-
garaleas oi sen. forcing disbandment
Many women and you6s girls are said
to have been beaten with brutal force.
Tie parade formed several times,
oniy 10 Be again broken up oy prlicc.
After a personal investigation of the
action OF the authorities Saturday IN
preventing the sending away Of child.
ren, Senator PoiHdextet, pr Washing
ton, said. Backed by the police the
militia are making a concentration
camp al Lawrence and the manner in
which the order was being carried out
throwing women and children mo iail
without warrant. forcibly reminds one
Of Russia and Turkish brutalitieE to
Jews and Armenians,"
The strike continued singing patyi
otIo airs after they we're locked up
In compliance with the pleadlngs q
the leaders they made no attempt t.
fight the police.
Senator poindexter spent all yes
teFday investigating conditions here
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26

Telegram by United Press
Chicago. Feb .-Congressman Mc-
Kinley. the Taft campaign manager
said today I haven't a rord Of erlti-
cism to make against Roosevelt He
is an irreproachable republican and
will abide By the decision Of the par
ty. lam certain that Taft Will be re-
nominated and elected Taft would
be the strongest candidate the party
could put forth"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26
REB ARMY
is NEARING
The TOWN
Telegram BY United nress.

Telegram by United nTeaa
El Paso Texas Feb 20 Tie Tate
OF Jnarez will probably be decided To-.
day Over i7oo rebels are near the
city and its capture by vasanIstas
seems certain
General Campo says an attack viii
not be made until proper notice is
given the city and he has demanded
surrender lt Is declared that the reb.
els had every reason to believe Gen
eral Orozco would aid il oveHthrow-
ing Madero.
Every precaution is being taken by
the United Slaies troops.
The twenty second infantry aud
field artillery arrived from Fort sam
Houston today Practically the entire
force is out patroiliug the border
A force Of federals is euroute for
the relief OF Iubrez. but the rebels are
only twelve miles away Fighting 5
expected this afternoon
Tonight four hundred Americans in
FL Paso VIII be armed by the sheriff
t9 protect American property
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26
sNEAn luRY sTlLL ~

Fort Worth Texas. feb 26 The
Snead jury was still outat noon and Il
was reported that thcre was no hope
oi agreement Judge swAine ordered
further deliberallon Il IS reported
the Jurors stand seven TO fIxe for con.
ylction
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26
oEAIA d Mas. MaMuaTaIE


Mrs G Il kenper received a mes.
sage this mornlng telling 9f The death
oi Mrs Webb McMurtria at Mineral
Wells Texas. Sunday morning The
body Of Mrs McMufirie will be TAX.
Zen 70 El Reno tof burial The funeral
services 70 be held tomorrow after
noon aa the El Reno cemetery Mrs
MoNmlre was formerly a resident
q ehlckasha and owned much Falu-
able property here She has many
friends 10 the city A number OF
Chiekasha people are arranging g al.
tend the funeral Al 81 Reno tomorrow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26

Miss Ehma nosmeyer who has been
visiting MIS- Thad Turner returned
70 her home IL GAINESVILLE Texas. to-
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26

Mrs, John Maddox left lhls morn.
ing for # Smith. Ark, Tor visit ct
ne home Of her daughter Mrs G As
Bates
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26

Mrs. J Z. Gardner Of Anadafko'
spent yesterday IN the city visiting
friends.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-26
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WEATHER FORECAST =

. Tonight lalf warmer b west :
+ portion Tuesday fair warmer !
= 4s 44A4&44 Sc ,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
Married

JENKINs-lsAACs-The marriage eff
Miss Lena Rivers Jenkins to Mr.. Sher
man f. Isaacs was celebrated Thurs
day morning at 10 o'clock at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
G. Jenkins, on the jacks Creek pike. 1t
was beautiful home wedding. the Rev.
w. l. Peel, of Nicholasville, officiating,
and only relatives and intimate friends
being present. AS the bridal party
passed down the stairway and entered
the parlor Miss Fairy Ballard played
the wedding march, and during the
marriage services there was low sweet
music. The bride is a charming girl,
pretty. attractive and a favorite with all
who know her, while the groom is a
prosperous young farmer and is in every
way worthy of the young lady he has
won for his wife. Mr.. Homer Jenkins,
brother of the bride, and Miss Hazel Az
bill were the attendants. Immediately
after the ceremony and congratulations
the happy couple left in an auto for
Berea, where an elegant dinner was
served at the home of the groom's sis
ter, Mrs. ]. r. Baker On their return,
they will go to housekeeping in their
new home near Million, which the
groom lately purchased. A host of
friends join US in extending best wishes
for long and happy married life.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
A Surprise Party.

Mr.. Burton Faris, of this city, has
been advised by his brother, DR.. Chris
Faris, of Denver, Col, of the arrival at
his home of a son. The youngster has
been named John Michael, in honor Of
his two grandfathers. Several weeks
ago DIR. Faris decided to give his mother,
Mrs. Alice Faris, Of Kirksville, a sur
prise. He wrote urging her to come to
make him visit, insinuating that it was
necessary for him to be away from home
for time and wanting her to be with
his family. Mrs. Faris went at once
and a few days after arriving, Master
John Michael Faris put in his appear
ance, announcing he was delighted to
meet his grandmother and had come tc
locate if they would treat him right and
he liked the climate.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
CityCouncil.

Regular meeting Of the City Council
was held in the Council Chamber,
Thursday evening, March 2, With Mayor
Rice in the chair and all councilmen
present The city officers made their
monthly reports. County Attorney
Jackson was present and called attention
to the condition Of the streets and side
walks in the East End. The Street
Committee was instructed to take the
matter up and make the necessary re
pairs. As 5000 as weather conditions
will admit all streets in the city will be
looked after. Il was explained that
during the long severe winter the streets
could not receive the proper attention.
Street Committee reported that a con-
tract had been made with Mr.. p. II.
Moynahan to supply rock for the next
two years at $50 per rod and that rock
was on hand ready TO spread. The
Police Committee was authorized 10
purchase new police wagon at si95 90.
Two arc lights we're ordered, one al
Third and Water and one at Oak and
High. Building permits were granted
Mr.. Lee Congleton to erect three resi-
fences costing about $1,000 each on
lower Walnut street. Permit was grant
ed the Madison Milling Co. to put in a
railroad switch at its place Of business
A number Of mstters Of minor import
ance were talked over and disposed Of
On motion the council adjourned.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
A Compliment To Ex-MaYor
Woods.

Two members of the city council Of
Shelbyville came to Richmond last week
to investigate our system of city book
keeping, saying they had heard it high
ly spoken Of. Mayor Rice and other
city officials extended them every court
esy and after carefully going over
the system by which our accounts are
kept. expressed themselves as much
pleased, in fact they pronounced our
system perfect and viii at once recon-
mend its adoption in Shelbyville. This
is compliment to Ex-Mayor Woods for
it will be remembered that he inau-
gurated the system and it has been in
use here since that time with perfect
satisfaction.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
Cooking Demonstration.

You are invited to attend cooking
demonstration to be given at our store
March ii, 10 and 16, and see how the
Jewell Stoves and Ranges cook salts
factory with so little fuel. TO cook
with Detroit Jewell will save you mon
ey', and make your cooking pleasure
instead of drudgery.
There will be an expert in charge OF
this demonstration that will show you
many interesting things about how "a
operate, and care for your Ranges, also
how TO save fuel You will be well
paid for the time and trouble Of coming
The first five parties buying gas stove
during this demonstration viii get the
stove set up and connected free, also
will be given the first months gas free,
also the demonstration will give free with
each stove or range sold during thi'
demonstration, an elegant kitchen set
consisting Of eight useful articles. YOU
can see one Of the set in our window.
Don't forget the time and place
Lunch served free from a. m. to p
IN. You are urged to attend.
Win cook barrel Of -four or l .sO'
biscuits with scuttle Of coal, and vii
bake pan Of biscuits with morning
paper
richmond HEATING AND PLUMBING Co
Do your corns hurtg pr. RUSSELL
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13

Those who have heard Ralph Bng-
ham are looking forward with pleasure
to his coming on March p. Mr. Bing-
ham is probably the most versatile en-
tertainer on the American platform; he
plays the violin and piano, sings ballad
poetry and recites dramatic, pathetic or
humorous sketches in the most delight
full manner. To the Richmond people
he needs no introduction, as he has been
here before, and all who have heard him
will want TO hear him again.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
Notice

To the Superintendent and Teachers of
Madison County.
You are cordially invited to attend
The meeting Of the Eighth Congress
sional Teachers Association which viii
be held at Lawrenceburg; March p and
%, 1912. The good people Of Law
renceburg have Hospitality opened
their doors to you. A special program
has been prepared for your entertain
ment Friday evening at the Opera
House. Come and help make it one Of
the best meetings in the history Of the
association.
J. W. IRELAND, President.
Stanford.
MRS. c. w. KAvANAUGH, Secretary,
Lawrenceburg.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
BUYS Fine Mare.

Judge George C. Moore was in Frank
fort and Richmond during the week on
business. While in Richmond Judge
Moore sold two horses and bought the
beautiful sorrel saddle mare, Daisy, oil
w. W. Watts, for which he paid $3.50.
This mare is one Of the finest in Madi-
son county and the winner of several
blue ribbons at Blue Grass county fairs.
T,ondon Echo
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
Winchester Democrat Dam
AGED By Fire.

The Winchester Democrat was almost
completely destroyed by fire Saturday
morning. The origin Of the ouflagra-
ton is supposed to have been caused by
defective electric wiring. The stock in
the Job printing department was totally
destroyed, as was also the typesettine
machine, type and other equipment il
the Office. The loss is estimated al
SO, 600, which is covered by insurance
Mr.. Steve Vaught, formerly of TIL
CLIMAX. is editor of The Democrat, ane
his friends here hope he will soon have
his plant in running order.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
Carpediem Entertains.

On Friday evening, March s, at 7;3o,
the Carpedim Literary Society Of Nor.
NAL School entertained the Other socie-
ties Of the institution. Quite an inter
esting program had been prepared by
Mrs. Dean. Faculty AID riser Of the So
ciety. The program was varied and in
teresting. and the evening was pro
nounced success. 1t is noticeable thai
under the competent supervision Of Prof
Roscoe Gilmore Stott there is decides
improvement in the Forensics work a
Eastern aud some excellent program
may be expected in the future.
John B. Stetson's stiff and soft haa
50. 50 and s40o. RIcE & ARNOLD.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
Ten-Year Pool a Success.

With thirty counties represented out
Of total Of forty six, the District Board
of the Burley Tobacco Society met in
Lexington last week and canyassed the
returns from the ten-year pooling cam
paign, showing total Of l65, 2SS acres
pooled. The acreage pooled by twenty
nine counties was reported as follows:
Anderson 1896, Bracken 1890, Bour
bon 5000, Carroll 200. Casey l,O20,
Franklin 10000. Fayette ls.16l, Elem
ing 1918, Grant 5000, Green 200,
Garrard 427, Harrison Is, 42C. Henry ,566'
Hardin 1908, Jessamine 1892, Lewis
l0. 1888, Mason 1877. Mercer 0,402
Montgomery 6, 800. Meade 652, Metcalfs
230. Owen 5000, Scott 1900, shelb,
l. 200. Trimble 0.32s, Woodford 8 1872
Washington 740. Total. l05, 2s9.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
BIRTHS.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Joe A. Evans,
of Empire, Canal Zone, Panama. a nine
pound son He has been named for his
uncle, Overton Chenault Evans. The
proud father is a son of DIR. CIV. Evans
of this city, and has many friends here
who extend hearty congratulations.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
Opera House.

The show this week has been way
above the average. and will be for the
last half even better. The acts for the
last half are Harley Morton. the Merry
Minstrel, and Grey and Travis in the
comedy sketch, ''Wanted-A Cook. ="
An excellent program of pictures com
pIete the program for the week, which
viii give US a good show for every
night this week. We are also able to
announce for the near future some spe-
cial pictures, among them the inaugu-
ration Of our fellow tOwnsman, Gov
ernor McCreary, The Mystery Of the
Maine" and Vanity Fair"
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
Something New.

Mr.. Gilbert Grinstead, the Cabinet
Man, Will have on exhibition at Hurst's
grocery, on Main street, Thursday and
continue for two weeks a line of Sue
cess Cabinets, which every housekeeper
in Madison county should call and in
spect. These cabinets are rat and
mouse proof and are very essential in
evarV home
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
Should Be Removed.

A number of citizens have called at
tention Of THE CLIMAX 10 the obstruc-
ton of sidewalks in the business section
of the city and other packages which
are permitted to stand in front of bust
ness houses. In some cases the pave
ments have been almost completely
closed and the public would experience
consid cradle difficulty in passing. Not
only is this condition unsightly, but
there are cases where dresses have been
almost completely destroyed by coming
! in contact with this obstruction.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
Store Robbed.

Burglars entered the grocery store of
Sewell & Mckinney last Tuesday night
and succeeded in getting away with
several dollars in small change, which
was extracted from the cash register.
Entrance to the store room was effected
by picking lock on front door. No clue
has bsen obtained to the guilty parties.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
Queen q Crescent Route.

Reduced fares 10 Cincinnati and re
turn, account World in Cincinnati" a
Missionary Exposition Of interest to all
Tickets on sale March II to Is, inclusivei
is 10 20, inclusive; 25 to %, inclusive,
and April to 3, inclusive, good return
ing, within four days, including date Of
sale. Apply TO nearest Ticket Agent.
Queen q Crescent Route, FOR full in
formation. 3S-td.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1912-03-13
Basket Ball.

Caldwell High Schools girls defeated
the fast aggregation of basket ball play
ers from Corbin Friday night at Cald-
well gymnasium. The game was excit-
ing from beginning to the end and re-
suited in a score of to in favor of
Caldwell