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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11
Steers Clear Of Factions


felegram by United Press
Chicago, Jan. 1i.-If Wilson is
brought into the Legislative controY-
ersy here ii viii be againss his VIII.
Ha let It be known that be was com
ing to make non-partisan address
before the Commercial club on the
countrys business situation and would
not interfere in state matters. At to-
nights banquet Dunno win sit on one
side Of Wilson and Deneen on the
other.
Complete seclusion is planned for
Wilson when he arrives here at
o'clock. He win be met by a recep-
ton committee of the Commercial
club and taken direct to the home Of
David B. Jones. Before tonight's ban.
quet he viii hold an informal recep
tion at the Jones home.
Tomorrow the president-elect vii
be the guest of Clyde NJ. Darr. presi
dent of the Commercial club. and vii
leave for Jersey at 12:45 p. m. Not
withstanding the efforts to shield hin
from unweIeome guests the polite
lens eagerly awaited his coming an,
hope to see him regarding tn
strengthening out Of the Illinois legis
latiye muddle and discuss the pros
pects for electing two United State
senators by Democrats. A stringen
rule of the Commercial club bars al
t.scussion with reference to polite
at the dinner.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11

ANNOUNCES

Equal rights to all and special
privileges to none, is all the platform
have, said o. Coffman today in
making his formal entry into the race
for mayor. subject to the decision OF
the Democratic voters.
The people know me and l have
been member Of the council long
CROUCH for them to know how I stand
on all issues. continued Mr. Coffman.
Therefore / have no talk to make
except to say that am a ean6idate
and viii appreciate whatever eonsid-
GRAFTON is shown me-
The oldest inhabitant has probably
forgotten when Mr. Cofman first be-
came an alderman-it was so long
ago that the memory Of man runneth
not to the contrary He was elected
ia the early days and has been re-
elected time after time. Mr. eoffman
came to chickasha nearly p years ago
and has been actively identified with
the every movement in the develop
ment OF the city and he has always
been a leader in local Democratic poll
tics.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11
ORGANIZE TO BOOST
CITY, is SENTIMENT
OF THE BUSINESS MEN

business meeting at an early date,
whereby all business interests may
have an opportunity to express them
selves as to the best possible arrange
ments to be made toward perfecting
commercial organization for the com
ing year
Thos. Dwyer Of TIE Chickasha Ma
ticnal bank expressed himself heart
lily in favor Of the proposition, ex-
pressing at the same time his full
faith in the future Of Chiekasha and
in the country in general. 4 believe
that a commercial organization is nec'
essary," said Mr., Dwyer. = think it
should be composed Of the represen-
tative business men Of the town and /
think It should be up to them to ham
die the affairs and look after the adj
vertising of Chickasha | think man
who has his business interests here
should boost and do all in his power
to promote the welfare OF the com
mrnity In which he lives and devote
a part Of his money and time in this
manner If hs can't DO that, let him
go to some Other place We have as
good a sewn surrounded BY as rich a
country az any in Oklahoma and
Chickasha has stood the reverses of
the past three years better than any
town in the state
III feel that the large property own
ers should get together and line VI
foi the interests OF Chickasha and blot
oui for ali time TO come the disagree
able feature Of looking at the past
They should form an organization ant
aci conservatiyely on all propositions
believe that close organization o.
2J to rs men identified with the pro
4 gress and development Of Chickashi
can do more than any form OF organi
cation that can be launched
NJ. F. Courtney Of the Farmers STATE
bank is strongly in favor Of the or
ganization Of a commercial body 70
the advertisement and development Q
Chickasha. but is Of the opinion tina
It should be composed of represents
tives not restricted to the busines
men alone q am in favor of som
kind Of organization to advertise an
boost Chickasha and am willing to q
all I can to make it a success. Noti
ms can be done by merely talking tn
proposition on the streets. A meetin
must be called and the Representative
citizens gotten together before AM
thing can be done
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11
SENTENCES
MPOSED
BY BAILEY
Negro Boy is Sent Up
for Murder Burglars
to Prison

At today's session Of the district
court the mSrning was spent in SEN
tcrcing the prisoners whose cases
have been tried during the past week
and who have been in the county jail
for some weeks
Among the most important SEN
tences passed was that Of Raymond
Hightower, the negro boy who killed
Proctor Green some months ago, in a
petty quarrel while the two boys were
engaged at play. HightoNer was sen
terced to a term in the county Jail
until he reaches the age of Is years,
then to d term in the penitentiary at
Granite until he is o. Statements
vary as to his exact age at the pres
ent time. Hightower himself says he
is 10 years old now, while his mother
maintains that he was IA when he
committed the crime Of murder The
sentence amounts to practically eight
years Imprisonment
The robbers OF the Pocasset store
on Christmas eve were sentenced to-
day, their terms Of Imprisonment vary
ms from one to five years. Henry
clayton, caught in Oklahoma City with
a portion of the stolen goods. was sen,
fenced to one year in the neniteptiary
at McAlester. Edward Beynon and
Gee. Marvin, captured in Fort Worth,
received sentence Of five years each
in the penitentiary at McAlester
Robrt Lewis, convicted OF burglariz
ing the tailoring establishment OF Ber
ry & Arnold, was sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary at MeAles-
ter NJ P Savage was sentenced tC
sis months in the county Jail on q
4 charge Of perjury. The case against
w D. Headriek was continued
Sheriff Lewis and his deputies hay,
received many compliments for thei
chain-lightning apprehension Of tn,
Pocasset robbers. Only few day.
elapsed from the night OF the robberl
urtil they were housed in the Grad,
county Jail although two Of the mum
Der had fitted entirely out Of tn
state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11
WHEAT In
FINE SHAPE

According to the opinion Of local
wheat growers and mill men, the re-
cent rain is exactly the thing needed
by the growing crop and with the
prospects for snow fairly good,
every looks rosy to the owners Of
thousands Of acres Of wheat in the
Washita valley. From my converse
tlons with wheat growers in this sec
tior. gather that the crop ia doing
splendidly up to the present time"
said a local mill man this morning.
with a good snow on the ground now
tie conditions for a bumper crop next
year could not be better for the SNOW
carpet would protect the roots from
the bitter cold. am inclined to think,
however that a freeze with the ground
thoroughly wet as it is now, is far bet
ter than a freeze with the ground dry
Taking all into consideration, I think
the crop is In almost perfect eondi
tioh at this time" 1t is estimated that
the acreage This year is an increase
q fully 20 per cent over last pears
crop
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11

That commercial organization Of
some character will again be launched
in chiekasha for the betterment Of
the town and community is the belief
OF many business men who are heart
III in favor Of the movement and are
anxious to start the wheels rolling
under the proposition AS yet no defi-
mite meeting for the promotion Of such
scheme has been held, but some Of
the business interests OF the city have
expressed their views on the subject
and undoubtedly a meeting will be
called within the near future for the
perfection OF some such organization.
The object viii be to advertise
Chickasha 70 the best possible adyant-
age that the Queen Of the Washita7
may get her full share Of the business
from the commercial world, and In
terest foreign capital here for the up
building Of the city Ideas differ on
the method which the organization
should pursue and on the general
character Of the organization, but all,
are strong IN the belief that Chicka-
sha cannot receive her share Of busi-
ness or even respect without some
medium through which the concentrat-
d efforts Of those most interested are
pus forth
Some expressions cleaned at ran-
dom from The chiokasha bankers fol-
low
J p Whatley Of the Oklahoma MAJ
tional bank said. Il would not be in
favor OF an organization operated on
the same methods as our former
Chamber Of Commerce but ! do think
tho city needs an organization Of some
4 character to promote the general wei
faro Of tine city II must have head,
but I do not think It needs high
salaried secretary. OF course, there
would be stamp bill to pay and
stenographic work to be done. which
expenses would have to be paid out
Of the general expense fund. That
kind OF an organization would meet
with my approval
Ben F. Johnson Of the First Ma
tioral bank expressed his views as
follows: Il believe that union o.
the commercial interests Of the towr
would be Of much benefit to chicka
sha Without such an organization Il
wil be impossible for chiekasha e
receive her full share of business from
the commercial world and would b,
in favor OF Mayor Burton calling ;
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11

ever. that the committee is divided in
its opinion. and two reports probably
viii be made on the question Sena-
toi Carpenter, who voted for the con-
firmation Of Frames appointment and
who spoke in favor Of the adoption of
the majority report Of the investigat-
ing committee. is chairman Of the
committee to which the question has
been referred.
Consideration OF the minority aud
majority reports Of the committee on
privileges and elections with reference
to the AycockLangston contest in the
first senatorial district was made a
special order Of business for the next
legislative day
By request Of Senator Barefoot con-
( sieerauon OF the report OF the inves-
tgatlng committee relative to State
Game Warden John B. Doolin and Ben
/ W Riley. secretary OF the state elee'
4 tion board, was continued until next
week
4 Among the important bills introduc-
Ell Friday afternoon was Que by SEN
ator Carpenter. the administration
leader in the senate, which would car
r. into effect the governors recon-
mendation that the chief executive Of
the state be vested with the author
ity of summarily removing officials,
The bin provides that the governor be
given the authority to summarily re
moye from office all appointees and
elective officials, who are not subject
to impeachment and outlining the
4 grounds for removal.
The senate went on record by unan
imous vote as savoring the passage
OF the shepherd-Kel&on bin when i
adopted resolution by Senator sor
rells memorializing congress to pass
the bin as now prepared and in tbs
hands of United staNs senate withou
I amendment The shepherd-KenyoI
1 bin is intended to amend the inter
. state commerce laws in such manne
/. ais viii prohibit the shipment Of lntoS
4 iciting liquors Of every kind int
states and territories which have
/. prohibition law. Under the presen
n Interstate commerce laws liquors ma
i be shipped in any quantity into dry
states.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11
LARGER NAVY ADVOCATED
BY SECRETARY MEYER.
TeIagram By UnItel Pregs.

Telegram By United Press.
Washington, Jan. il-fNrther need
Of three battleshias and a larger navy
all around were urged by Secretary
Meyer before the house naval oommit-
tee today. He said upon the compile
ton of the Pearl Harbor naval station
in Hawaii the United States would
le0ye unprotected Whal was Intended
to be the most powerful bpyal station
In the world.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11

STILL HIS
NUMBER
Wilson Jokes Aboard His
Special Car Bound for
Chicago
Telegram BY unltec Press.

Telegram BY Unltec Press.
Abcard Wilson's Special Car, Fort
Wayne, Ind, Jan l1.-After sleeping
. loars Gov. Wilson sat at the break
East table with ID in the party He
said, 4. is eusloes how the number
lS occurs in my life, always in some
agreeable connection"
va Oh in a discussion oil politics,
ioked and recited limerieks. He
"kidded' members OF the party taking
along their silk hats. He said him
self he never wore a tile hat except
when It was unavoidable
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11
RoREAs RusY AGAIN.

"old Boreas" again drove up this
morning at an early hour and sooh
put the balmy south breeze out Of bus
mess. A good shower fell before the
wind changed and the temperature
tool tumble and then snow flurries
filled the air Lower temperature is
predicted for tonight
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11
New ImbTOgIiO is
q Menace to Peace

Telegram BY United Press
Berlin, Jan lk- Despite the opti-
mistlc dispatches from London belit-
Ting the Roumanian-Bulgarian terri
torial embroglio, Germans today be-
lieyed the situation most cute and
feared the Balkan situation was ser
ioIsly menacing the peace Of Europe,
Roumania's demands completely over
shadow the Turkish war in the public
mind here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11
Local Applicants Said to Look with
Favor Upon Proposal to
Put it Up to the
People
FERRIS GIVES HIS
VIEWS In LETTER
FavOrs the Principle but Is 0p-
posed to the Proceeding Un-
less Carried Out Accord
ing to Law

Although the term Of J. W. Kayser
the chickaaha postmaster, doesn't ex-
pire till May IA, 1914. in Vocal poIitI.
cal circles the question as to his sue
ceSsor is already causing plenty Of
talh and during the past few weeks
the proposal to settle It BY an election
has been meeting with considerable
favor. Il is said that all the local ap-
plicants are willing to submit it to the
people, provided a satisfactory agree
mont can be reached as to the man
me- Of conducting the election. In. the
absence Of any law, Of course, the
vote weald not be mandatory upon the
appointive power but would simply be
O. recommendation
Among the applicants for the place
mentioned are J. F. Bishop. T. J. Orig
gers, r. NJ Evans and #. e. Clayton.
Mr Bishop has already secured Deti-
items signed by laygo number 81
citizens recommending him for the DO.
sition, but the others have been less
active. 1t is proposed by some to hold
the election at the time Of the city
primary.
Mr. Clayton has been sounding out
Congressman Ferris on the proposi-
tioL but the latter is not favorable
to it unless the election is properly
safe-guarded by law. The position Of
Mr.. Ferris is stated in the following
letter, which was receixed few days
ago by Mr. Clayton:
Hon. F. e. Clayton.
Chickasha, Okla
My Dear Mr. Clayton:
am just in receipt OF your valued
favor Of December 10, and note what
you say.
again call your attention to the
fact that the commission Of the pres
ent incumbent does not expire until
May IA, 1914 again call your at
tcntion to the fact that We are pledged
10 make no endorsement in postoffice
matters until after March q.
You call my attention to the fact
thai you and certain others there de-
sire to hold a primary and ask me If
| viii endorse the choice Of the com
bnled vote of the Republicans and
Socialists without any rules governing
the holding Of the election and re-
ply to you that should not now look
witt favor on such proposition. I
would and do now favor law to al
lew them to be elected from an eligi-
ble list created by technical exam.
ination, but to agree to abide BY a
proceeding which is without warrant
Of law or precedent is farther than I
{ would now want to go.
If you had some law on the sub.
iect so that each candidate and each
voter would know what to depend up-
i on and some law or regulation to pre-.
/. vent the Republicans and Socialists
i from participating in a matter that is
purely Democratic patronage there
n would be much to say in favor OF q
! primary, but until there is such law
4 or regulation | do not think you your
E self would favor a plan which would
: in all probability allow the combined
$ vote Of the Republicans and Social
S lists and small minority OF the Dem
It ocrats TO slect the choice Of some
II other than than our own It would Al
: least make it possible and in truti
quite probable.
Very sincerely yours.
SCOTT FERRIS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11
FLOOD DANGER PAST.

Telegram by United Press
Wheeling, W. Va Jan. 1.-THE
grsvest danger Of the present flood
seemed to have passed today Pc
spite the steady fall Of rains along
the river from PittsDurg south the wa
ters have fallen over seven feet Rail-
road and street car traffic have been
rseumed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11
~ Icy MoVEs oFFIcE.

The insurance office OF Fred NJ.
Frey is being moved today from its
former quarters on South Third street
to the basement Of the First National
Bank building. at the corner Of Third
and Chickasha, IN a part Of the office
with Majors Brothers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-01-11

IN the senate yesterday the report
Of the advisory committee on the legal
status Of the senate action on the con-
flrmation OF Lon Frame as chairman
o. the board ol affairs was not made
and It Ia not definitely known when
it viii be in shape Tor the considera-
ton eli tha senate Il IS said, how
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-25
Holiday Festivities Forgotten.
tBy Associated Pressl

Calumet, Mich, Dec. 25.-Holiday
Festivities were forgotten here today
as nearly the entire population joined
in making arrangements for a public
funeral of eighty persons, mostly chill
dren, who lost their lives in a panic
at Christmas celebration held last
night for children of mine strikers.
The bearded man who started the
panic by putting his head in the door
and giving false fire alarm is sought
by the civil authorities and officials
OF the Miners Union. thorough in
vestigation showed that there was no
fire near the hall. Seventy-four bodies
have been recovered and identified
this morning, and 1t is believed six
more were taken home by parents
The identified dead included thirty.
seven girls, nineteen boys. thirteen
women and five men. Public meet
ings were held in the neighboring
towns to raise money for the bereaved
families most of the fathers having
been on a strike for months. Many
private families today dismantled
their Christmas trees out of respect
for the dead.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-25
THE NEW HOME
OF THE B. P. D. {.
New Quarters furnished With Ex
quisite Taste and Is Great
Joy to Look At.

That Bryan has shed her swaddling
clothes and is rapidly attaining the
air and style of matured metropolis
is fully evidenced by the equipment
of the new home of the B. P. o. E.
in the Plasek Building. The best to
be had was considered none too good
for this progressive and up-to-date
brotherhood and an inspection of them
by an Eagle representative opened his
eyes in wonder and surprise as he be-
held the elegance and harmony dis
played in the drapery and fixtures.
The ladies' parlor will delight the
heart of every lady who enjoys the
privilege of being guest of this hos
pitable lodge, the fixtures being of
mahogany with carpet and draperies
to match, furnished by Sanger Bros.
while the reading room is furnished
in mission tables, chairs, ETC., with all
draperies and fixtures in perfect har-
mony, creating an effect remarkable
in its perfect detail for beauty and
elegance.
The pool room is furnished in mis-
sion with tables and chairs to match,
and no detail looking to the pleasure
of members and guests has been over
looked in this room.
The kitchenette is furnished In
white and has such an appearance of
neatness that one can scarcely con-
ceive Of grease or dust existing in
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-25

this atmosphere, and the favored few
who may enjoy the hospitality of
service from this department may in
deed congratulate themselves.
The main lodge room has been ex-
quisitely planned and the erect is per-
feet in every detail. 1t is furnished
with mahogany fixtures of the finest
designs throughout with draperies and
other fixtures to match, while the floor
is polished maple, and when not used
for dancing is covered with specially
prepared covering to protect it and
yet harmonizing with the walls and
ceiling, which are hand-painted in ex-
quisite designs, giving a most pleasing
effect and surprising in beauty any
thing in this line it has been the privi-
lege of the reporter to view in this
section of the State. The room is
about 50xSO, giving ample room for
the entertainments and dances for
which the Elks of Bryan are noted.
and the furnishings throughout give
evidence of a master hand and care
and forethought worthy of master.
The Elks and people OF Bryan may
indeed feel proud of the new home
of the B. p. o. E. of this city. not
only for the lavishness, but more par
ticularly for the tone and harmony OF
effect contained throughout, which
shows that no pains or expense has
been spared in giving to Bryan the
very best that talent and money can
obtain, with the result that no prettier.
or more attractive club room may be
found in the State. There may be
others more commodious and on which
more money has been spent, but for
harmony, perfection OF detail and ex-
quisite beauty, it cannot be surpassed.
and 1t is worthy in every detail of
the many words of praise spoken by
those who have enjoyed the privilege
of inspecting the new home.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-25

Calumet, Dec. 25.-Throughout last
night the streets we're crowded with
women calling for theirchildren. Both
men and women fought frantically to
get a view of the dead, to determine
whether their relatives were among
the lumber in the morguetoday
Many tales of fierceness of the crush
wre told today. On man was seen
STOPPING for his daughter, but was
pushed on and forced to trample her.
Women rushed to aid three small boys
and were trampled to death with
them. Several entire families lost
their lives. The coroner today was. EN-
paneling to make investigation or the
panic.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-25
PANIC
KILLS MANY
CHILDREN
FALSE ALARM "FIRE" COST LIVES
OF MANY HELPLESS Chill.
DREN AND THE MICHIGAN
TOWN ROBBED OF ITS
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT.
tBy Associated Pressl

Calumet, Mich, Dec. 25.-Four score
persons, mostly children. were killed
last night at Christmas celebration
by copper mine strikers in Italian
Hall because of a needless panic
caused by false alarm of fire.
While several hundred miners and
their wives looked on, the children
pressed eagerly toward the stage to
receive Christmas presents. At this
point man put his head in at the
door of the hall and yelled Fire"
The cry was taken up by those in
the hall. Everyone started for the
doors. The weaker were thrown to
the floor and those behind tried to
climb over those ahead of them.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-25
FIRE DESTROYED
HOME AND LIFE
[By Associated Pressl

Providence, r L., Dec. 25.-Mrs.
Margaret Daley and her granddaugh-
ter, Margaret Murphy, suffocated in a
fire at the Murphy home today.