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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05
AMENDMENT FAVORED.


with few exception the press OF the
state, regardless Of politics is fayoring
the proposed Amendment Of article 3,
Section 9, Of the state constitution,
which is to be voted upon early in
August.
We give few expressions from our
Exchanges The Ada News says;
Tbe amendment Of section 3, arti-
1Ie 3 of the state constitution IS one
she entire population Of Oklahoma is
Interested Iii. It ID not as much ot
! interest to the big railroads as Il Is 70
she public AS matters stand there
+ Will be no more road building Of con
SEQUENCE and the big roads will hold
monopoly on transportation. i
anakes little difference to them which
way it goes. However, to the people
F ii means that the way win be opened
i for more road building and many sec
tions now undeyeloped will be ira
Yersed by railroads in the near future.
ii also in many instances means the
abolition Of the two line haul and con
sequent reduction Of rates"
This Is from the Vinita Leaders
1--WE have been hesitating as to what
position to take in regard to the
amendment Of article 9, section 3, but
We have arrived at a conclusion. We
believe the people ought to vote fol
/ this amendment. 1t was feared that
The railroads were back Of this move
ment bpt 1t now turns out that the
reverse is The case. The big trunk
lines, with the possible exception Of
the Santa ne. do not want the consti
tuition changed. They are getting al
the railway business there is under
present conditions and are satisfied tt
Il Jet present conditions continue inderl
nitely. II more railroads are built
that win divide their business Il is
5onlY the small lines. like the Okla
homa Central and the Wichita Fali
roads that need this amendment.
THE fact that the big roads are op
posed to this proposed amendment is
i proven by the fact that they were un
i willing to grant a Gettysburg rate ever
#hen told that il they refused It would
probably mean the defeat Of article
=. section . They stood pat and de
elined to give old soldiers any relief
This, to our mind, proves that The
trunk lines are not only not in tayoi
81 the repeal Of article ., section 3
but that they are, in all probability
actually opposed OF It,
'rhe solitary exception IS the Santi
Pc. This road has a surplus Of man.
millions. It is well entrenched finan
eiaIly and otherwise. It's legal coun
sell Bledsoe and Cottingham, are oll
residents Of this state and they have
shown often that they are disposed tt
treat the state fairly. 1t was they VIII
look the lead on the part OF the raj
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

roads in reducing the railway fare to
two cents a mile and their names are
signed to the West stipulation.
80, August 5, we trust our people
the best on earth-will vote to repeal
this provision of the constitution so
we can build some more railroads in
this state"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05
: ss@s+***ssssess
EXPRESS PAckAcETTEs-


Also, the luck charm is sometimes
an unlucky thing to have
II is hardly possible that any picnic
lemonade could stand the test of the
pure food law.
~assta
Even Judge Bailey is at a loss to
know why Oscar Simpson changes his
clothes twice a day.
However, the most thrilling picture
show is tame entertainment compared
with the fremont trial.
Girls, if he doesn't warm up just
right, get lock of his hair, soak Il in
salt and make a luck charm"
Attorney Riddle was questioning
prospective jurors: "Have you ever
been tried for murder said he. No
Then, Have you ever been mur
dered?"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

Now that the Filipino baseball team
is coming 70 make three months tour
of the United States, we shall have a
chance to see what progress the little
brown men have made toward fitness
for self-goyernment--Boston Globe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

Secretary Bryan seems to be having
such a good time that probably what
he meant that time when he said his
tenure Of office would be short was
that it would seem so to him.-Colum-
bus Ohio State Journal
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

Postmaster General Burleson has re
versed Postmaster General Hitchcock S
order that the letter boxes be painted
red Thus we have a clear-cut vital
issue for the 1915 campaign, Kansas
City journal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

In one day, President Wilson recon-
mended nineteen Texas Democrats for
appointment as postmasters. As we
understand It. this leaves only about
2,Ot6,S59 Texas Democrats clamoring
for federal jobs. Manchester Union
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05
BRAIN oozE FROM
OUR BIG BROTHERS.


Japan probably concluded that if
the United States had never been able
to enforce the fourteenth amendment
she couldn't hope to do lt.-Boston
Transcript.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

Take down that eye-sore Rooms for
Rent sign" and place a three line,
three time want ad in the Express.
Two bits is all it win cost YOU and
everyone will see it Il
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05
A STOLEN sMILE'R TWO.
Between the Acts

IVtVFVVTI ITO FfNENs
What did you 80 out for?e she de-
manded.
For fresh air"
ITS funny how man goes out for
fresh air and comes back smelling of
stale cheese"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05
So Thoughtful Of Her.

Where on earth is my new silk
hat?' said Mr. Newlywed, I've look
ed everywhere for it.
You said you wanted 1t ironed.
dear" replied his bride, 80 ! sent b
TO the Laundry"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

Coming right down to the facts in
the case, probably the old folks enjoy.
ed the fireworks equally as much as
the youngsters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

The sad thought is that we'll have to
80 through all this agony again when
the Rivers trial is pulled off,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

The Express court reporter freely
acknowledges that he can't describe
the dresses at the trial.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

Av erroneous reflection the standing
~ person firm or corporation which
n the columns Of will be gladly i
d the attention Of the management
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

II the truth were known It would
doubtless develop that the young wife
with the sympathetic, persuasive man.
ner comes nearer exercising absolute
sway over her lord and master than
the one who drives with a lash.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

The latest styles in mems undergar-
ments is the two-piece, homemade
suits. One Chickasha editor now
boasts. for the first time, two union
suits, and there's not a woman in town
but who knows Of the fact.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

Then wharll You saya
Saint Peter will ask you,
To get at your worth:
How many flies did YOU
Swat while on earth -
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05

Houston Post.
$3.50 q
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-05
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

nne year, delivered by carrier---sAoo
hlx months, delivered by carrier 2.AO
ghrse months, delivered BY carrier l.z0
s9ne month, delivered BY carrier 40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-02
BLUECHER IN BAD PLIGHT
German Dreadnought Settling
Harder on the Rocks.

Berlin. juno Although she was
officially reported 10 be- resting easily
on soft. sandy bottom. and in no
danger at all" it now transpircs that
the Blcuchcr. thirteenth Drcadnought II
the German Navy. is I'm a most serious
plight She Is on the rocks IN the Great
Bolt. with a bad hole IN her hull. The
Efforts Of whole fleet of tugs have
failed ia dislodgc her.
The unload.IG Of all her ammuni-
ton and loose hamper having failed 10
tighten her sufficiently. all her big md
little gums are now being removed.
pending which the tugs are standing
by idle and tho huge warship is set
Ting harder on the rocks The re-
moyal Of her heavy guns is a difficult
and dangerous piece of work. consider
ing the circumstances in which It has
20 bc accomplished.
The Bleuchcr carries twelve 2i-ccnti-
metre, eight lJ-ccntimctre and IL So
ccntimctrc guns, besides rapid-tirc
guns and four torpedo tubes. The ac-
cidcnt promises To cost the navy hedV-
lily, even If the ship is ultimately re
foated and returned TO commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-02
SINISTER FOR TURKEY?
May Be Asked to Do for Sultan
What He Did for Shah.

London. juno William Morgan
Shustcr. the American financial expert
may have an opportunity To apply in
Turlcv his talents for reorganization
which we're brilliantly demonstrated a
few years ago in Persia until Germany
and England united with Russia to
Dust him from the Treasurer-Ge General
ship Of the Shah's empire. II is again
reported that Viscount Miner, famous
for his part I'm tho development Of
South Africa as British Commissioner,
has been chosen by the Sublime Porte
10 head a British American commission
for the regeneration Of what IS left 81
Turkey.
Lord Miner. IL is understood. favors
the choice OF Mr. Shuster for the posi-
ton Of Commissioner Of Finance and
Taxation. Mr.. Shuster. however. is
said to he now the chief Latln-Ameri-
can and Oriental adviser Of powerful
banking interests in New York, and IL
is strongly doubted that he could afford
to accept the appointment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-02
EMPEROR WILLIAM ANGRY
Plans to Boycott Frisco Fair
Resented in Forcib!e Terms.
inv CaDIc 10 The Tribun

Berlin, June THAT Emperor Will
lam resonts the efforts Of certain
large industrial and commercial inter
ests TO block appropriations for Ger
man participation in the Panama "a
cinc Exposition. was disclosed to-day
with the report that his majesty mas
instructed the Navy Council to make
provision for the sending Of large
German battleship and cruiser hotilla,
under the command Of Prince Henry OF
Prussia. 10 the opening Of the Panama
Canal.
The Emperor is said TO have OK
pressed himself in very forcible terms
as TO the attituCe Of the steel and iron
industries and other opponents Of 4
generous exposit grant. II this IN
formal expression does not produce ;ae
results he desires. il IL considered more
than likely that he will jump Into the
controversy openly and call upon the
Reichstag and Bundcsrath TO ignore
the exporters who are so bitterly an
eered by the inquisitorial features ~
The Underwood tariff bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-02
L0ND0N'S BIGGEST WEEK
OF THE SEASON BEGINS
Derby To Be Run at EPSON on
Wednesday-King 47th
Birthday To morrow.

London. June y This IS Derby week.
the greatest week OF the wear in Lon
don. the week In which the British
metropolis is crowded with visitors
from the provinces. from the Continent
and from America. The week is
crammcd. as always. with the most
important sporting and social events Of
tho season.
Derby week is a great annual har-
vest for tradesman and hotelkceper.
and this year the King s birthday. with
its attendant celebration. falls within
H. Tho principal social event Of the
week will he tho Countess Of Dcrby's
ball on Derby night. The Derby ball
always used To- be given by tho Duchess
Of Devonshirc at Dcvonshirc House. but
the duchess IS III, so the event is talk
ing place AT the mansion in Stafford
Place which Lord Derby bought few
years ago from Lord Colobrooke.
The classic race at EPSON. which is
10 be- run on Wednesday, is expected 10
provide contest OF absorbing interest.
The best Of the English three year
olds Craganour, Shotgun and Louvois.
have to meet formidable candidate
from France in Nimbus, owned by the
prominent French sportsman, NJ Au-
mont French horses. however, are
consistently unlucky in the Derby. and
not since lS,iJ. Gladiator year has
the race been won by horse from
across the Channel. Edmond Blanc,
one Of the greatest breeders of blood
stock in the world. who spends cnor-
nous sums on racing every year. has
made repeated attempts To win il. but
has met only with series Of cxas-
pcrating failures.
For the first time in many years there
will be no prominent American horse
i'm tho race. The only American owner
represented this year is Richard
croker who won in 1907 with Orby. but
his candidate. knights Key. is Irish
bred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-02

Imprisoned IN Telephone Booth. OF
How lie Got Stuck" is tho title OF the
latest human interest drama staged tn
this great city The martyrs Of old who
werc locked up and tortured FOR their
services 10 mankind have nothing on the
hero OF this latest yarn Of "durance vile.
Or. Isidor Zippcrt who lives at 40. 55l
East <th street Like some Of his fore
runners he got stuck trying 10 aid
some one else.
The sad story has for is setting Jo-
seph Bergcr's cafe. ~ so. % Avenue &.
and for it's time SATURDAY night late.
Tho Midnight students Of Borscrs col
l.g.' as Dr Iippert and some ~ his
fellow patrons OF professional habits call
Themselves. were met 20 cat after their
hard da,s and strenuous nights work.
Some thirty or forty doctors and other
night workers who meet there regularly
were present In the merry gathering.
suddenly Dr Iirpcrt who Us q prac-
Using physician was summoned 10 the
telephone. one % those guaranteed
to-roast-, ou-aiivc- minutes booths.
The relative of a patient was on the
other end OF the line with q hurry call
Tor the services or the doctor ~ a most
important event
DR. Z.ppcrt weighs :o5 pounds or more.
Thereby hangs this sad tale. In MS
cagcrncss 10 respond quickly 20 IN" call
DO prccipitatod himself into tho booth.
The door would not close entirely. owing
TO tho !arscuess Of tho contents ~ the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-02
CHEER EVA BOOTH
Men. Women and Children Stand
and Sing Favorite Hymn.
LECTURES ON "MY FATHER"
Commander of Salvation Army
Gets $4,000 Gift for Me-
MORALS to Gen. Booth.

Profoundly impressed by the earnest
words OF Commander Evangeline Booth
after her lecture, My Father" twenty
FIVE hundred men, women and children
stood at their seats in Carnegie Hall yes
terday afternoon and sang the hymn
Hiding I'm Thee" first in full voice,
with the accompaniment Of the staff
band and then. at the request of Miss
Booth. in almost whisper. A little
later tho whisper changed to a storm Of
applause when the commander an
nounced that a person in tho audience
had just contributed $50 10 the fund
for memorials to General Booth, and that
the fund had reached $4,000.
From beginning TO end the meeting,
which is the first OF a series I'm cam
palgn for the purpose OF raising funds
for the erection Of memorial colleges in
this city and Chicago. was remarkable
demonstration. developing as II pro-
ccedod into an ovation TO the daughter
OF General Booth. who referred 10 these
long hoped for colleges as universities
Of humanity"
II was fully five minutes after Miss
Booth appeared upon the platform. clad
in her Salvation Army uniform and with
scarlet cloak over her shoulders, be-
fore tho cheering ended. When she
began 10 speak there was absolute 81
lcnce. Commander Booth said in part:
Notwithstanding my fathers mar
vellous Intellectual attainments and his
great personal powers. and wonderful as
was his forttude in the presence OF OBJ
staclcs. his power lay not especially IN
these things. but in his love for the weak
and errinC. his pity for the down
trodden: his charity for the sinful He
was the embodiment OF love. lie organ
lied mcns higher emotions into one
mighty. irresistible force, that is destined
10 bring the underworld TO the recogni-
ton OF the truth that he taught"
Miss Booth told Of the Transformation
OF the attitude or the people OF this
country toward the Salvation Army.
When We first came here" said she,
some Of our soldiers were dragged over
the cohhlcStOncS by the mons, leaNinS
their blood 10 stain the psvements But
now there is not state I'm the Union
where the Salvation Army IS not loved"
The speaker told OF the good the army
is doing in all cities and OF the thirty
four thousand neglected children who
have been taken care Of by the cherry
Street Nursery. Colonel W A. McTn-
-,
being taken up-uhlch Melted several
hundred dolars--that there will be a
midday parade to-day IN lith street, TO
he followed bv n mass meeting in Union
Sqrarc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-02
DIR. ZIPPERT, MARTYR,
FREED FROM "PRlSON'
Medical Man, 305 Ringside, Loses Weight
by Voluntary Incarceration in Telephone
Booth" Midnight Students" Aid.

, booth. but after several heayings and
scrspiues ~ did come TO part way. In
tho remaining crack there remained part
Of Or Iippert
Saturday was hot night. and. a. Is
Well known. heat causes objects TO eX-
paud After q hurried conversation DIT.
Iippert pledged himself 10 come quickly
10 ,hc aid ~ his patient SuitnS the &C.
tion % tho promise. he turned to leave
speedily.
~" did not I'm turning part OF him
pulled In vain. The more he pulled the
tighter hc Rcdged His struggles for lib
erty drew tUinges Of pain and then
howls for hcip His friends rushed TO
his rescue. Henry stern. president Of
the Midnight Students" and an attend
ant IN the Municipal Court. applied legal
methods FOR the prisoners release. Ther
failed. Then Dr. David Bader. a ply
stefan. administered rcstoratives 10 the
rapidly coIlapslng doctor. Finally VIII
lam HYDE. the deacon of the organza-
ton. came with his spiritual ministra-
tions. still the physician stuck.
All other efforts to liberate the martyr
10 bis calling having failed. Joseph Bcr-
ger proprietor OF tho cafe. used an axe
on tho door and Or Iippert fainting but
still devoted 20 his profession. was re-
leased. after twenty-five minutes in the
torture cell.
Any one knowing a really good anti-fat
cure IS requested 10 send il 10 Or Zip
pert ~ 80 81 East 9Th street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-02
CALL PREPAREDNESS
BALKAN WAR LESSON
Army Experts Assert Victory
Was Due Simply to Train
ing and Equipment.

Washington. Juno IA lesson To he
learned from the Balkan war. according
n military experts of the General staff. is
that "preparedness' H. the most important
stcp tovard victory Tho Bulgarians and
their allies were prepared for the struggle
and tho Turkish army was caught un-
awares
Members OF tho General STAFF and the
Army War College have carefully gone
over the reports furnished by tho military
attaches and the publications in military
journals and they declare the great les
sor ie that the United States should per
feet its preparedness 10 the highest pos
sible degree.
I, has been said the Bulgarians devel-
oned the machine gun and the automoDic
"a such an extent that future warfare
,,o,ld he revolutionizcd, and that under
the new system All that had been done
b1, armies up TO the present time "ould
eoor become antiquated. NO such reports
80 reached the officers OF the United
states army. however.
"On the contrary" said an oh'cer OF
high rank I'm the General STAFF. tho re-
norts show that inc 'ThnSpot'h' "
ncnded largely upon the bullock teams
and carts adapted to the rough mountain
ous roads, the muddy plains and the uh-
certain weather Of the war ION"
ut is possible that the idea about inc
,ucc,.s of the machine guns resulted IRON
the doubtful reports that 20 per cent o'
the wounds of the defeated army were
inflicted by field artillery. That was ne
cause the field artillery could be used
with great effect against an army CON
stsntlv on the retreat. II is also prop
able that the high power Frch'h he'o
guns in the hands OF the Bulgarians may
have been found superior To the guns OF
tho Turkish army. although II is dis
puted.
"Rut the success Of the allied armies
was due 10 the one fact that they were
prepared. The troops were drilled and
disciplined the officers traied ana On
pcrienced in handling tactical units the
armies were equipped and ready for the
emergency The Turks were lacking iu
everything military in which their adj
versarics exceilcd That is the story OF
the Balkan war"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-02
SAYS lack THE RIPPER
COMMITTED SUICIDE
Retiring British Police Official
Afirms Also He Knows
How the Deed Was Done.
m Cablc % N TrIbunC

London. June 1.-THE fact that Jack
the Ripper" the man who terrorized
the East End OF London by the murder
OF seven women during 1888, commit
ted suicide is now confirmed by Sir
Melville Macnaghten. head Of the Grim
inal investigation department Of Scot
land Yard, who retired on Saturday,
after twenty-four years service. Sir
Melville Macnaghten says:
1T is one OF the greatest regrets of
nv life that Jack the Ripper commit
ted suicide six months before I joined
the force. That remarkable man was
one of the most fascinating of crimi-
nails. OF course. he was maniac, but
I have a very clear idea as TO who he
was and how he committed suicide, but
that. with other secrets. will never be
revealed by me"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-02
AUSTRALIAN ELECTION GUESS
1.-THE Argus Forecasts New House
with 80 Laborites and 35 Liberals

Melbourne, Australia. June while
the returns OF the federal elections held
on Saturday arc stu far from complete.
The Argus estimates the result for
the House of Representatives, with sew
enty-hvc seats. as follows: Laborites.
80 Liberals So. independent l. In the
election Of 1910 the returns Shove J..
Labor party. ii. fusionists, 90 indie
pendent Liberals. ..
THE Age" estimates a Liberal gain of
eleven and n Labor gain of seven. The
returns are arriving slowly because the
counting was suspended from midnight
Saturday until Monday morning.
While the Labor government will have
n decreased majority In the House Of
Representatives. Indications point to a
gain IN the Senate.
So far as can be told from the returns
the three women candida ties were .unsuc-
cessful Miss Goldstcin. independent, n
one Of the Victoria districts polled TO-
600 against 5000 polled by her Liberal
opponent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-02
BULGAR FORCE AGGRESSIVE
Tries to Push Back Greeks
Near Salonica.

Salonica. June Although Greek head
quarters have strictly cnjoined all com
mander. 10 avoid engagements. the Bull
garians are trying TO push back the
Greek forces. and several encounter
have ensucd. The Greeh Minister az Sofia
has been ordered 10 enter a protes, and 10
inform the Bulgarian government that
the Greek government declines responsi-
hiltv for the results Of bulgarian provo
cation.
The Greek Minister 1T Belgrade. the
Scrvlan Minister AZ Athens and sev'ra.
Servian officers have held q long confer
ence here with NJ. Nenizelos. the Greek
Premier.
The Ser,ians are concentrating large
force at Prot ten miles from the Bu.-
garian frontier and nifty miles from Sofa.
Sofia. June The Bulgarian and Ser
Wan Premiers met on The frontier to
night. and hopes are entertained that
thev VIII be able 10 reach a settlement on
the questions In dispute between the two
countries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-02
IS SPANISH PREMIER AGAIN
Count Romanones Resumes
Office, with All His Cabinet.

Madrid. June Count Aware de
Domanoncs. who on May 90 resigned az
Premier together with an hts minigtrv.
has consented TO resume office. lie re-
turns 70 tho Premiership az the request
~ King Alfonso after hts majesty had
consulted with an the leaders.
The Cabinet viii remain as II was be-
fore It's resignation.