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The Washington herald., 1912-08-18
TEDDY DEFENDS
GEORGE PERKINS
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cent government. That's my answer
How about the Socialists?" demanded
another inquisitor, as the colonel paused.
Chasing VIII o. the Wisp.
The Socialists are chasing Will O. the
Wisps" returned Roosevelt. quickly. In
our platform We have grappled with po-
litical evils efficiently in a way that will
cure them, while the Socialists put forth
only vague ideas.
Why they cali me a Socialist and an
anarchist" he went on. ironically.
A heckling query about the Panama
Canal was hurled at the colonel. and
he promptly went into an explanation
of his action in ordering the isthmus
dug and allowing Congress to debate it
later on.
Go back and open it up" yelled a
Roosevelt partisan. Il hope So" was
the rejoiner.a
The colonel reiterated in his speech on
the Common his advocacy of q greater
navy.
Il want to see our hation build two
battleships a year until, by international
our armament" he said. "A big navy
is the best assurance of peace"
Speech at Revere Beach.
During a speech before $500 bowling
Progressives at Revere Beach, where
the former President attacked Gov. Will
son for his criticism of the third party
platform. the colonel was asked by one
of the crowd:
How about President Taft7''
Roosevelt looked quizzically at his in
terrupter, and in highly pitched voice
chirped:
''T never dad
The crowd let out a whoop OF approval.
while Roosevelt stood grinning. Through
out his speech the colonel did not men,
ton President Taft once. Most of the
coloners speech at Revere Beach was
devoted to a reply to Wilson's assertion
in his talk before the New Jersey farm
ere this week that he could not under
stand the Progressive platform. Roose-
Welt pitched into Wilson. cynically re-
marking that the Governor had con-
fessed that he had not read his own
party platform.
Again AssniIs Bosses.
He doesn't need to read the Demo-
cratic platform" exclaimed the colonel
1T won't be adopted anyhow. The peo-
rle won't take 1t, and let me say that II
any man cannot understand the Progress
sive party's platform let him call in the
nrst boy ne sees from an elementary
school. The boy will tell him
Roosevelt wound up his day in Massa-
chusetts with his speech on the Boston
Common.
The former President came to Massa-
chusetts in an automobile from Provi-
dence early in the day. As the car
whirIed through the Massachusetts, town
CT the way. Roosevelt was cheered by
fair sprinklfRg of people. His car
came near running into a steam roller
on the run to Boston. The colonel waved
his hand at it. No stop was made until
the automobile reached Boston.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-18

The forests Of the Alaskan coast yield about q.
600 600 board feet of lumber yea-
The Washington herald., 1912-08-18
kentuckian ON Rampage.

Paducah KY, Aug. i.-Joe Splitter. son
of Magistrate G. N. Splitter. Of Oaks
Station, in this county. shot and seri-
ously wounded Constable E. C. Ander-
sen. killed his own wife, and then COM
mitted suicide when the constable at
tempted to serve warrant on him.
charging him with breach of the peace.
The warrant was sworn out by his
Mrs. Gus English. and
was the result Of family dispute
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
TOOK TWELVE
YEARS TO FIND
ELECTRA OIL

j. A. Nabler Of Vernon, Texas. was
here today and in conversation with
business men related incidents OF in
terest about the Electra oil field. Mr..
Naber IN a short historical sketch Of
the discovery and success Of the oil
fields in that region detailed the ups
and downs" OF the company operating
in that field.
According to Nr. Naber the first
sign Of oil in that section was found
twelve years ago by a farmer who was
digging well At TIE depth OF so
feet oil signs we're found. Later a
wealthy stockman sank well to the
depth oI 1000 feet but did rot strike
oil. He sold his land to an oil com
pany and wells we're sunk and oil
found. Now the Electra fields boast
Of from forty to fifty flowing wells.
The Rock Greek oil field is ia line
with the Texas fields.
Mt. Mater says that during the past
year fiourishing towns have been
built in the vicinity Of the oil fields.
He VIII visit the Grady county oil
field today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
BURCETT FOR
DIST.CLERK

John o. Burgett today enters the
race for district clerk Of Grady coun-
ty, his announcement for nomination
at the hands OF the democrats appear
in this issue OF the Express.
Mr.. nureett is one Of Grady coun-
tvs most substantial and highly res
pected citizens and he is well quail
fled to fill the office to the satisfac-
tion Of the people and with credit to
himself
A native OF Illinois. Mr. Burgett
came to Oklahoma in 1901. locating az
Anadarko where he engaged in the
grocery business for five years. He
then moved to his farm two miles
west Of Verden, deyoting his atten-
ton to farming for two years and
then coming to Chickasha where he
has been engaged In the real estate
and loan business for the past four
years He is recognized as a man Of
first class business ability.
All his life Mr. Burgett has been
a democrat and has been active as a
worker in the party ranks. II the
people choose to honor him with the
office Of district clerk, he pledges his
best efforts to render faithful and ef
ficient service.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
Will TALK
ON COTTON

NJ + Blackwell, Of the Cotton and
Cotton OIL News, Dallas, Texas, viii
speak at the city hall in Chickasha,
March Is, at 2 p. m and will discuss
questions Of importance to ali cotton
men.
r N. Evans, secretary Of the Cham.
Der Of Commerce, has arranged for
the meeting ON the receipt Of letter
from Mr. Blackwell The letter says
in part:
= desire to address the citizens Of
your community. the farmers especi-
ally. on cotton In It's various ramifica-
lions from the planter to the spinner,
better care OF the staple after II Is
ginned and before II IS sold. best
methods Of holding and financing the
same. the cotton exchanges and their
functions, including a future deall
ings, etc This ia a campaign Of ed.
ucailon under the auspices Of the edi-
torial department Of the Cotton and
Cotton oil News.
4 have already begun my speaking
and am working toward your city.
II agreeable to yon and you can bake
the necessary arrangements, / would
Ike to speak In your city on March
IS. at 2 p. m."
All county papers are requested to
copy the above notice.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
COL. HILL A
CANDIDATE

Col ]. T. Hill, the popular court
ballirf known to nearly everybody
IN the vicinity and respected by all
is in the race for register Of deeds
OF Grady county his announcement
appearing in the Express today Be
ing q modest man. ne saws he doesn't
care for much OF the usual @pufr that
accompanies such an announcement
Col Hin is native Of South Caro-
lima and served six years as treasur
er OF Pickens county in that state
During the entire four years Of the
civil var he fought gallantly for the
Lost Cause In 1898 he moved to
Texas and IN 1897 he came to this
country and has been citizen Of
Chlckasha ever since. Since state
hood he has served continuously as
court baiilff and has made a host Of
friends
Just tell the boys that want the
job and will do my best to nuke a
good public servant" said Col. Hill
Il have met hundreds OF people since
coming to this country and ] love all
Of them, I have never met single
man that ! didn't think we'll Of and
the people OF Grady county are home
folks to me- / believe have had
more fun than most men, They work
Off ali tntr jokes on me but I IKE
all the boys Just the same shal
be grateful to an who support m'
candidacy and If am elected, III u9
to show my appreciation by iaithtu
service"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
FOR COUNTY
COMMIS'R

G. II. Swihar, a well known cltl-
zen OF Cross township has de-
cided to enter the race for county
commissioner, subject to the action
of the democratic primary. He has liv-
ed in the southern part Of the coun-
ty a number Of years and is man
Of high standing in his community
In connection with Mr. Mr. swi.
hart's candidacy, the Rush Springs
Landmark says.
"This gentleman is a candidate for
the office OF county commissioner
from Cross township. Mr. swihart
is a practical farmer, believes he
knows the needs OF the people gem
orally OF this township. and will if
elected see that their wants are com
piled with SO far as his influence and
ability extends. He is not running
in opposition to anyone. simply wants
the office"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
CALLAHAN
ANNOUNCES

The announcement OF J r. Gala
ham for reelection to the office OF
dictrict clerk appears in the Express
today.
Mr. Callahan is a native Of South
Carolina, born in 1852 BY the death
of both parents within ten days Of
each other he was left an orphan at
the age Of three years. He was thus
thrown on his own resources early in
life. He was raised by his grandfath-
er on a farm In 1880, he moved to
Texas with his family and to the In
dian Territory in 1895, whore he has
ever since lived He has been a life
long democrat and during his term
of office has made a very efficient of
fieer, being well known all over the
county, and he reaeas his promise,
that if reelected he will give the very
best service possible
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
800 VISITORS
EXPECTED

Chlckasha will entertain the Grand
Encampment, and Department coun-
Gil Of the |. 0. O. f. lodge April l-S,
and three hundred delegates are ex-
pected. This is the regular state
meeting Of the order and fifty mem
bers Of the Grand lodge and Depart
ment council staff will be IN atten-
dance. Delegates from all over Ok.
lahona will be here W
The principal business of the ses-
sious viii be the receiving Of the annu-
al reports. Eugene Westfall is chair
man OF the entertainment and arrange
ment committee. The, plans for the
entertainment Of the convention are
now on foot and will be announced
later.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
Only One Outbreak At Lawrence
Today Pickets Fled When
Troops Charged Pro-
test Fruitful
GOVERNMENT is
TO TAKE A HAND
Wickersham Says Authority
Was. Overstepped- -Intimates
May Prosecute Under Terms
Of Interstate Com. Law

Telegram by United Press.
Lawrence. Mass, Feb. Follow
ing a nationwide outburst IN protest
against brutality, the police and mill
tiamen changed their tactics today.
Only one outbreak occurred this morn
ing
When the troops charged the men
and women picketers, the strikers
fled and the guardsmen did not pur-
sue far.
It is reported that Governor Foss
has ordered Col .Sweetzer to prepare
to withdraw the troops.
BY Monday, the leaders announced,
a hundred children will be sent to ap-
pear before the congressional commit
tee in Washington,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
INDICATIONS
GROWING
BETTER

According to y report received from
the Rock Greek oil field at noon today
the drill had reached depth Of 1000
feet and the indications were con.
stantly growing better
Drilling was stopped at that hour
in order to clean out the boiler but
it was expected that the machinery
would be started again by o'clock
For 100 feet and more the drill has
been going through alternate strata
Of lime and other white material, mix
ed with red shale, with very heavy
showing Of oil The last time the
drill went down it was streaked with
oil when it came UP and the d9illers
think a strike is likely at any nom
ent
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28

PROCEEDS

Several townships have been cover
er by the Grady county tax assessors
and the lists Of property both real
and personal filed at the office Of Vic
Hulen in Chickasha.
Deputies are busy listing property
and the work is progressing nicely. 1.
A. Sanders and Mr.. Hulen are work
ing in the smaller towns Of the coun-
ty and the other deputies are at work
in the rural districts.
Reports from the tax assessors Of
flee are to the effect that the work CT
listing personal and real property In
Chickasha viii begin about March
l5th
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28

What viii be the population OF
Chickasha in 1922 How many post.
office clerks win be needed to take
care OF the business of the office in
Chickasha ten years hence2 What
viii be the receipts Of the Ghickasha
office in 1899?
These are some Of the questions
that the postal department at Wash
ington has propounded to Postmaster
Kayser in letter asking for esu.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
TaIsrram IN MO- pres..

Telegram by United Press.
San Antonio. Texas. Feb. Is. Four
clashes have occurred along The Amer.
lean border between American COW.
boys and Mexican rebels The COW
boys drove OF the rcbels from the
Nelson Morris ranch and rescued
Brown paschall and the other employ
ees who we're beeleged Yesterday,
Paschall was wounded and two
ranch employees we're Killed Three
Of the rescurlng party were gounded.
The Wilson ranch near Alpine, Tex.
as was ralded and an American pos
Sc pursued the rebels. -Four Mexi,
cans we're reported killed In the
fight.
Chas. Tullle. al American was
wounded. The sheriff al Alpine arm.
cd ali Americans and an appeal was
made 10 Gov Colquitt for militIamen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
NEGRO GETS 20 DAYS
ON ROADS AND $40 FINE

All Moore, commonly known as
Happy" a negro who was before
Judge Moore late yesterday afternoon
on the charge of stealing coal from
the Rock Island plead guilty 10 the
charge and was fined $40 and given
a sentence Of 20 days on the county
ioads Happy" is one OF The men Inn
plicated IN the Gilkey-Jarboe hardware
burglary.
] w Warren a negro held on the
charge of receiving stolen goods viii
be tried later Warren is the man 60
whom Happy sold his stolen coal
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
Gives Population
OfChickasha 1922

mates Of the increase Of business IN
the town during the next ten years.
The department is trying IN this
manner to secure estimates Of tho
towns growth In connection with the
new federal building Mr. Kayser
viii compile the data and forward t
at once Inquiries Of this nature com.
ing from the postal authorities gives
assurance that the ChIckasha public
building has not been forgotten.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
SOIL IN FINE SHAPE.

J B. Ballard. a prosperous farmer
Of the vicinity OF Dutton, was here to-
day. MIR. Ballard reports a large acre
age Of oats in his neighborhaad He
says that the soil was never Ia better
conditions and that farm work is in
fine progress around Dutton
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE ON
HANDLING EXPLOSIVES

Mr. Innes of Dallas. Texas win give
an illustrated lecture on the handling
Of dynamite aud other explosives at
the Kozy Theatre Friday. March 9Th.
The Rock Island does this to show
the employees the right way TO handle
explosives.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
BRAKEMAN
Is KILLED

Purcell. Okla, Feb 2S Cafra Mar
tin, a brakeman making his first trip
on the Oklahoma Central, was killed
IN the Purcell yards while switching
cars at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
He was standing on top Of a freight
car, when the cars were given a sud
den jerk, throwing him on bis head
between the rails. Several cars ran
over his body crushing the skull,
grinding the left foot off and crush
ing the right arm in four places. Mar
tin was formerly farmer near Dib-
bic, q years old and unmarried.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
MARKET DAY MONDAY.

Monday will be the regular Grady
county market day and reports from
the secretary are to the effect that
large list Of salahle articles has been
secured and that much live stock will
be sold Col Hubbard is very mueh
encouraged over the outlook for a olg
sale. AS the farming season approach.
es the demand for horses, mules and
cows increases Farm implements
are also in demand
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
OIL NEWS At OWL.

r. F. Thweati. proprietor Of the
Owl drug store, announced today that
he had erranged to receive a report
from the Rock Creek oil field every
day al noon.
He invites his friends and patrons
to visit the store for the latest news.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
Telegram w United Press,

Washington, Feb. 2S-That the
"autocratic despotism," at Lawrence,
Mass, may soon be crushed by the
government was indicated by Attorn-
ey General Wlckersham today.
1T was stupid blunder overstep-
ping their authority" said Wicker
sham referring to Saturdays outrages.
q have ordered thorough inyestiga-
tion7
Wickersham has not been able per.
sonally to do much as Be wanted to on
account Of being constantly with the
supreme court. He said he had sub
mitted the reports received to Taft
who manifested the greatest interest.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
INDIAN LAND SALE MARCH aa.

Nine en- tracts Of farm land have
been advertised to be sold at the next
regular government Indian land sale
in this district. The sale has been
announced for March %. Eldon Lowe,
agent for this district, will have
charge Of the sale, The land lies in
Grady Stephens and Jefferson coun-
ties.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28

Young Martin has a brother who is
fireman on the Oklahoma Central
and has run out Of Chickasha. ii
Is not known whether he was firing
the train that the unfortunate young
brakeman was working or or not.
Cara Martin had been working on
the train just twenty-five minutes be-
fore he was killed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
STOKES FOR ROOSEVELT.
Telegram by United Press.

Telegram by United Press
Trenton. n J.. Feb 2S-ln a state
ment issued Ex-Governor Edward C.
Stokes appeals to republicans in east
ern states to permit the rank and
file Of the voters to nominate the pres.
ldential candidate" aud warmly endors
es Roosevelts candidacy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28

Telegram by United Press.
Washington, Feb. Is. Tsst the de-
partment Of justice investigation Of
the Lawrence strike win be in line
with possible prosecution under the
Sherman anti-trust law for oonspir-
acy in restraint Of Interstate traffic"
was stated from the department today.
It is declared that the government
regards strikers children technically
as passenger traffic and action fore
IDLY preventing their departure may
constitute a violation oi the Sherman
law. The federal bureau Of labor has
ordered an expert investigation to so
to Lawrence and report conditions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
Telegram BY United Press.
Rebel Bands Looting.

Eagle Pass. Texas. Feb g. - The
situation south Of Eagle Pass is des.
perate. The towns Of Ariseo and Val
rdena are In the hands Of the Next
can rebels. Americans are not per.
mltled 70 leave and bands Of rebels
are loollng property on every hand
\ More than Two thousand Vasquis.
tas In the Leguna district are looting
at will. They are to join Gen. Campo
IN an attack on chihuahua
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
Rebels are Reinforced and Now
Number 1000 Men-Busi-
noes at JuaFez is Re-
sumed
MORE CLASHES OCCUR
ALONG THE BORDER
American Cowboys Succeed in
Relieving Ranchers Several
Persons Killed Federal
Authorities Not Scared
Telegram By United rresa.

Telegram by Unlteu rress.
II Paso. Texas, Feb. 2S The Vas
quistas are massing their forces al
Juarez for a march upon Chihuahua
which Is expected to begin this even
ing.
Col Roias with 200 men joined Gen
eral Campo this morning and their
force viii reach two thousand BY the
time they reach Chihuahua
Business was resumed at Juarez to-
day. Cars are again running and
many Americans went sight seeing to
the city today
Order Maintained
Following the seizure Of the town
Tuesday. the vasQuistas set about tie
task Of establishing a new municipal
government and OF maintaining per-
feet order.
General solazar, commanding the
rebel forces at Juarez appointed
Major Thomas Loza, secretary to Col.
Dametrlo Ponce, one Of the rebel lead
ers. mayor OF the city. I.oza was ~
stalled as mayor shortly after noon
Tuesday and immediately began or
ganizing / police force His first or.
der was that The saloons be kept cloa-
ed. The result was that there were
only minor disturbances. Every step
taken by the rebels apparently IS
with q view TO avoiding any possible
action that might cause trouble with
the United States government
Communication between Fl Paso
and Juarcz was suspended almost en-.
tIrely during the day, the crossing Of
the international line by individuals
being limited to the bearers Of pass.
es.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-02-28
Sensational statement

Telegram BY United Press
Mexico City. Feb pa statement
Issued by Sanehas Azcona, private sec
rotary to President Madero, today as
serts that the massacre Of Americans
Is probable II United States troops
cross the border. The statement ere.
ated a sensation among foreigners
and representatives and various lega'
tlons who laid plans for Joint protee-
tlon Of foreigners.
The reasoa for the statement Is a
Quzzle 10 foreigners as Madero asserts
lhat the lall OF Juarez is Insignificant.
This il thought to be part Of the plan
to prevent Intervention.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-06

You can't imagine an enterprising
store being a laggard, or qnenterpris-
ing adyertIssr-can .you2
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-06
OUR GAME WARDEN.

: AZ -,gI1 !, A yy,-.. r1.,,,,. IIyo,lov
Mt w =: ., Niquesney' zane NaIuen gu
for the state, IN introducing FFol' hoi,
1ngi VINO gave an liiusttaEeu iee'ure.to
9 crowded mouse at the utanu isst
night IN the interest OF the pro'ectlon
and propagation OF game palu some
very eloquent compliments 10 our Guy
ana .thes STATE as well ms DESCRIPTION