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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-18

We had no business, of course, to be
conversing together, but the guard was
absent for the moment We were
watching the convicts form in the yard
for the march to their several places OF
occupation there was double row of
them down there in front of us being
marshaled to go to the stone shed, about
fifty yards away, There they would
remain till evening, chipping away at
blocks Of granite, and breathing the
dust created by their labor.
The stone shed men were mostly re-
cruitcd from the so-called hard cases
among the conVicts; the work was hard,
and rapid-firc guards were generally
picked to take care of them. A man
had been shot TO death there about five
years before by guard, on no better
grounds than that the man had not
moved quickly enough in response to an
order. No action against the guard was
taken, and he is still ON duty in the
prison; perhaps he knows too much. The
stone shed men prepare the stone used
in the construction of the buildings al
ready mentioned; and they are also en-
ployed at times, by no regulation to be
found in any Of the books, to do odd
Jobs for members of the prison force; as
when, for example, they were required
TO turn ont monument for the wife or
OLnGT relaClNH OI Il EudTu WHO NHu uleu,
and for WHOM he was unable to provide
suitable monument nj his own expense.
For whatever purpose the stone work is
done, legitimate or illegitimate, the
workers are not enthusiastic about it,
and probably not many Of them win
live long enough. at least in prison, to
see their handiwork in practical use,
Arrayed near them was another file,
destined to work on the grounds belong.
ing to the prison outside the warden IS
famous wall, where turnips, potatoes.
corn and other vegetables are grown.
The vegetables grow-it can hardly be
said TINT they are cultivated; I don Z
know what New York market gar
doner would say TO thom. They grow,
and in due season some of them appear
on the prison table: others do not ap-
pear, but whether they are left to rot
in the ground, or are put TO more re-
use, ! do not personally
know There is no great enthusiasm
among the gardeners, either,
Suddenly Ned groaned out, ''Oh. the
of it! Why don t YOU write
a piece in our paper about the aimless-
ness of prison work. AimIess-that s !
what it is. How can a fellow feel in.
tercstcd in what he's doing when he |
never knows what he's doing it for, or |
what becomes of it when it s done--lot |
alone that he ism 7 paid for it'll Aimless
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-18
Work That Would Give Joy.

AS for the twenty.scven-ac inclos-
ure, In which the prison buildings are,
which ls-accordlng to official prognos-
tlcs-to be graded, leveled, drained,
cultivated and planted till it looks like
private millionaire's park, it is a
raw, rough, unsightly waste of red
clay and weeds, gouged out here and
there with random and meaningless ex-
cayatlons, heapcd up in other places
with piles OF earth; diversified in one
quarter with some forlorn chicken
coops and fences, made by the volun-
tary and unskilled labor of ono Of the
convictss; and adjoining these, with the
tuberculosis camp, row Of q dozen
or moro tents mounted on wooden plat
forms, with little flower beds in front
and behind, and pigeon house at one
end. The only part of these grounds
on which any visible thought and labor
has been expended is the baseball dia-
mond, adjoining the northeast corner
Of the wall. Here the ground has
been Ieysled and smoothcd over a
space sufficient to include the diamond
itself, and few yards on it's south and
north sides; beyond that is waste
ground, and along the northern
boundary, is parapet of earth five or
six feet high, presumably made Of tho
material scraped off the diamond. A
either goes over this parapet into the
swamp ground beyond, or sails away
toward the tuberculosis camp, to be
retrieved from the weeds and rubbish
in that vicinity.
There are some forty score men be-
hind the bars who would reioico to be
allowed to put these grounds in order,
and who, under proper guidance, could
do the Job in n month. 1t would be a
useful work, il would benefit the men
both in the doing and in the ac.
complisbment, and it would be an ex-
ccllent advertisement OF the peniten-
tiary for the visitors who daily stroll
about the inelosuro; yet months and
years go by and nothing whatever is
changed
One day, in midsummer. I saw a
gang OF negroes digging a trench in
front Of the southern gate. and cut.
ting out a heavy growth of weeds and
uuderbrush on the slope above. Drain
pipes were cartcd out and dumped in
the vicinity Of the trench and three or
| four of them were laid down in it. This
went on for three or four DAYS, the
whole gang of ten or dozen men not
achieving in that period more than one
or two capable Irish or Italian navyies
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-18

confined
the budng (o typical prison shop Sing
employed a.
sight in several states principally the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-18

would have done in the same time,
Then the gang disappeared; the open
trench and the pipes remained in statu
quo, and the weeds gradually resumed
their ancient sway. SO far as | know,
work has not been resumed there since.
1t is typical example; even such
work as is done, is done In such Il
discontinuous and futile way that it Is
impossible for anyone doing it to feel
any interest in it, or stimulus to do it
well. Time, toll and money are frit
tered away, with nothing definite or
substantial to show for it, Tntermit
tent and barren tasks are doublv oncr.
Gus. The overseerS may not be to
blame; they may he incompetent; they
may be hampered by the ignorance, in
competence or voluntary policy Of the
prison authorities; the Consequences, at
all events, are disastrous. If hand
full of hearty, clever. driving men were
given control of the various industrial
operations in the prison the results
pyp,,1l oi1
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| -
given control of the various industrial
operations in the prison the results
would seem magical
Useful Work the Great Need.
There is dry rot or something worse
everywhere; and it is difficult TO be-
lieye that anything is gained by it
either for the convict or for the coun-
try. 1t is to be sure punishment for
the former, and bad form of punish
ment, but 1T would be grotesque to as
sumo that it is inflicted by design of
our lawmakers. Ii cannot be that the
government deliberately proposes to de-
stroy conyicts, mind and body; on the
contrary, we must suppose that it wish
es to reform them and render them
again useful agents in the community,
There is no way TO do this better than
to give them honest and productive
work while in Jail, so that they may ac-
quire the habit of such work, and be
encouraged TO pursue it whom they get
out.
But in order to induce them TO work
economically, IT is indispensable to give
them continuous, intelligent, and mani
festly useful work, and to pay them for
doing it. 1t can be and it Is done in
of the Nebraska state prison, has been
putting his men on the honor system,
and sending squads of them out to work
on farms or for contractors, without
guards or other precautions, sometimes
for weeks at time; all he asks of them
is their promise to return when the Job
is done, which they uniformly do. And
for this work, he causes them TO be
regularly paid; he retains their wages
for them until the term of their impris-
onment has expired, and then hands it
back 10 them, The men are cncour.
aged and inspirited by this treatment,
and tho neighbors, among whom their
work is done, seem disposed to take n
helpful and cooperative view OF the
enterprise If the neighbors-the com
nlunity-loses nothing by this system,
and IL the couyicts gain by il, why
should it not be made the general prnc-
tice! Convicts in Nebraska are the
same sort of people as those in Atlanta.
Warden Fentou is progressive, but
most other wardens are not, and there
is no certainty that future wardens of
Nebraska prisons Will be; therefore he
has not solved the problem for good and
all; something more than the benevolent
or wise ideas of any individual is need
ed for that Mr., F'cnton has absolute
power-power, therefore, TO give or
withhold favOrs as he plav choose En-.
lightencd legislation would deprive him
and other wardcns of absolute power,
and make il mandatory to treat prison
-ers IA he is doing voluntarily.
Moreover, If men will go off and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
PIONEER WOMAN
PASSES AWAY

Sunday afternoon at Union City the
funeral services and interment of Mrs.
Jane Shirley, aged "a. we're held. She
died at the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
J. R. Fryrear in Verden Saturday
Many old friends from Verden, Chick
asha, Minco and Union City attended
the services which were conducted by
Father Schaffer of Union City.
Mrs. Shirley was the first white wo-
man to settle in this part of the coun-
try. Before the civil war, she lived
with her husband, Dr. John Shirley,
who was Indian agent at Fort Cobb.
Later, during an Indian outbreak DR..
and Mrs. Shirley moved to Pauls Val
ley, where they lived for some time.
Mrs. Shirley was the first white wo-
man to live in that town.
For some years Mrs. Shirley has
made her home with her children in
this section of the country, living in
Chickasha with Mr.. and Mrs. F. e.
Clayton. She had gone to the home
of another daughter in Verden when
she was stricken by her last illness.
She is survived by three daughters
and two sons, Mrs. F. e. Clayton,
Chickasha; Mrs. J. R. Fryrear, Yer
den; Mrs L. H. Fuhring, Union City;
Oscar Shirley and Lawrence Shirley,
both of Verden.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
Express Want Aos bring results.


First Published September g. 1914,
SALE OF SURFACE OF INDIAN LANDS IN
Eastern Oklahoma by United States Government
There will be sold at public auction to the highest
bidder at different railroad points 10 the Choctaw
and chictasaw Nations in eastern Oklahoma
from November 16. 1914. to December 2, 1914 the
surface of approximately 375.0o0 acres of Indian
segregated coal and asphalt lands. at not less
than certain minimum prices. One person can
purchase not exceeding 160 acres of agricultural
or GAO acres of grazing lands. Bids may be sub
mtted in person or by mail or by authorized
agents. Residence on land not required Terms
rs per cent caeh, 25 per cent within one year and
the balance within two years. with per cent in
terest from 6ats Of sale. Where houses or other
improvements are located on the lands the same
viii be sold. with the land. at appraised value
improvements to be paid for in full at time Of
sale. The coal and asphalt underlying these
lands will not be sold with the surface. except
where authorized Where the coal and asphalt
are to be sold with the surface descriptive circu
lars will so state. For maps and full information
communicate with the Superintendent for the
Five Civilized Tribes. Muskogee. Oklahoma.
CATO SELLS. Commissioner of Indian Affairs
s610w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
500 Reward. 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address: F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
Business women's Club Meets.

Friday evening the Business Wo-
mems club was delightfully."- entertain
ed at the home OF Mrs. Edna Watkins.
This club is certainly one Of the most
wideawake in the city. There was not
a quiet moment the entire evening.
Plans for the winter work we're dis
cussed. Officers were elected as fol
lows: President, Dr. Martha Bledsoe;
vice president. Miss Bess Bulkley; sec
retary, Miss Dorathy Stone; treasurer,
Mrs. U. c. Boone; press reporter, Mrs.
Edna Watkins; membership, Miss
Corinne Coryell. The club adjourned
to meet Tuesday with Mrs. u G.
Loone, on South Ninth street.
State. Supt. r. H. Wilson is here
from Oklahoma City for a short visit
The Young Ladies Presbyterian
guild will meet with Mrs. ]. r. Nugent
7l5 Iowa, Tuesday afternoon at 2.30
James Matthews, who is attending
school at the Oklahoma u, Norman
spent Sunday in Chickasha with
friends and relatives.
Vote for Maurice Smith for county
attorney for just, honest, honorable
business administration, a worthy mar
for the office.-Adv
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
Remarkable Cure for Group.

Last winter when my little boy had
Group got him bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. | honestly be-
lieve it saved his life,' writes Mrs. J.
B. Cook, Indiana, Pa. 'It cut the
phlegm and relieved his couching
spells. am most grateful for what
this remedy has done for him" For
sale by all dealers.-Adv. dow
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
A Musical Treat

Miss Mytle Elvyn is one of the most
beautiful and accomplished of Ameri-
cas- younger pianists, being among the
few who have achieved a definite place
in the musical life of this country She
will be heard in recital Wednesday,
November is, at the Christian church,
under the auspices of the MacDowell
club. Prices soc and s100.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
U. S. DEPUTY SHOT.

Word was received here this morn
ing by Jim Dillon. deputy U. s. mar
shall, that Deputy Dick Hignight, one
Of the best men in the service, was
shot last night near Ringing by a
bootlegger and was in critical condi-
ton. Hignight is stationed at Ard
more. Details of the shooting are mea-
gre. A later report stated that he was
improving and would probably recover.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
Worlds Champion
Composer at Kozy

Mr. Billy Lacelles, champion extern
poraneous composer is playing this
week at the Kozy. His diamond medal
can be seen in Owsley's jewelry show
window. This is one of the best vaud
eville acts ever in Chickasha. 11-2-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02

Vote for Maurice Smith for county
attorney for just, honest, honorable
business administration, worthy man
for the office.-Adv.
Sugg theater tonight. We have
"William Tell' in parts.
Suits cleaned and pressed rs cents
at Voyles'. Phone Ala. IT.
w. II. Bailey Of Rush Springs is a
business visitor in the city today.
BIG SALE-Selling trimmed and un-
trimmed hats at cost, lasting two
weeks only, at Mrs. Mahoney's Bon
Ton Millinery, 423 Chickasha avenue.
10-27-12t
Vote for Maurice Smith for county
attorney for just, honest, honorable
business administration. worthy man
for the office.-Adv.
Clifford Barefoot of Oklahoma City
is spending several days in Chickasha
with friends and relatives.
Suits cleaned and pressed rs cents
at Voyles'. Phone Ala. 1t
Forrest Nave of El Reno spent Sun
day in the city with friends.
Neuralgia of the face, shoulder,
hands, or feet requires powerful rem
edy that will penetrate the flesh. Bal
| lard's Snow Liniment possesses that
power. Rubbed in where the pain is
felt is all that is necessary to relieve
suffering and restore normal condi-
tions. Price Csc, SOC and $1.0O per
bottle. Sold by Owl Drug Store. ADV.
d&w
f. e. Slayton, formerly of the Okla
homa Central, but now with the Ring
ling road at Ardmore, spent yesterday
in Chickasha with friends.
LOST--A vest, somewhere ON Min
nesota avenue. Finder please phone
4SS. 11-2-St
Get your harness and harness re-
pairing of Wadsworth & White.
S-1-tf
Suits cleaned and pressed rs cents
at Voyles'. Phone 4li. 1t
Mrs. Forrest Nave, who has been
the guest of her mother, Mrs W. d.
McMaster, for the past several days,
will return tomorrow to her home in
Ell Reno.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
lMPoRrANr.

Bear in mind that Chamberlain's
Tablets not only move the bowels but
improve the appetite and strengthen
the digestion. For sale by all dealers.
ADV. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
& Personal
! Mention

Mrs. Joe Baum and son, Donald, are
visiting in Purcell.
Roy English. plumbing and heating
contractor. Phone BAL. fit
w. M. Pursley of Rush Springs is a
business visitor in the city today.
Money to lend on farms and Chicka
sha property. See or phone Harden
Roche Mortgage Co. 10-1-1mo
]. F. Burross Of Rush Springs is a
business visitor in the city today
New telephone directory goes to
press November 5. Make application
for service today and have your name
included. 10-30-3t
Miss Nellie Granlee, who has been
the guest of friends and relatives in
Chickasha, returned today to her home
in Tulsa.
sugg theater tonight. We have Mary
Fuller in two parts. 1t
Coming Myrtle Elvyn, concert plan
iste, Christian church, Wednesday, No
vember 1S.
Make application for service today
and have your name listed in the new
telephone directory. Goes to press
November 5. 10-30-3t
V. Simpson of Rush Springs is
spending the day in Chickasha on bus
mess.
Sugg theater tonight. A Keystone
comedy. Some show. II
Mrs. William Hamilton of Hobart
spent yesterday with her son, Hoyt, in
this city while enroute to Ft. Worth
The second number of the Lyceum
course will be the Hampton Couri
Singers in sixteenth century costumes
at the college auditorium, Monday, No
vember 2. Benefit United Charities.
10-28-5t
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Johnson of Pur
cell visited Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Elliott
yesterday. vaet
Take look at Norvell's display o.
those fine Titan or gold finish photos
in the stairway between Billiards. and
Morgan & Cribs. They are just the
! things for holiday use, being so much
more appropriate than the ordinary
black and white photo. 10-3O-3i
James Duffy Of Washington, D. c..
is expected home for a visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Duffy.
Your last chance for five months to
have your name listed in the telephone
directory. Goes to press November 5
10-303i
L. W. Jones, reputy sheriff of Rush
Springs, is attending to official bus
mess in the city today.
The second number of the Lyceum
course will be the Hampton Court
Singers in sixteenth century costumes
at the college auditorium. Monday, No
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02

Jack Adkin. formerly Of Chickasha,
and now with the service department
of the Buick Automobile company at
Oklahoma City, spent yesterday in
Chickasha with friends.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02

LOST-Sunday afternoon, near the
stock pens, one lady's blue coat; col
lar trimmed with white embroidery
and blue silk; lace in sleeves. Return
to Western Union and get reward.
l1-2-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02

Bring some cotton rags 10 tss Dali,
Express office at once Spot casl paid;
wool rags. scraps and trimmings not
wanted. 2-s-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
Short Stories
Of The Town
Rebekahe to Meet.

The Rebekahs will meet tonight.
Special business will come up for
action and every member is urged to
be present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
Texas.

Partly cloudy to cloudy and
threatening; no rain or frost.
Temperature --------54 to 6
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02

Sorosis Serves Luncheon.
The Sorosis club served lunch today
at the sale grounds to help raise funds
for the scholarship at o. C. w. which
they are going to give an orphan girl.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
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READ THIS, PLEASE.


y For months ana months no
, tice has been running In the 4
, Express requesting readers TO I
' report social items to Phone I
= rs before Friday noon. The I
Z instructions to the society ed. I
, itor are TO accept no items for 4
, Saturdays paper after that I
, hour unless they concern hap 4
, penings on Friday afternoon or
, evening. In spite Of this re- I
, quest in numerous instances I
: reports on events occurring 4
; early in the week are phoned 4
. to the reporter on Friday 4
= afternoon. The rule adopted
= is not an arbitrary one. but is 4
= made necessary by the mechan- 1
= ical arrangements Of the news 4
= paper plant Our readers will I
= confer great favor by kindly 4
= needing it.-Editor 4
= + = Z = = = + Z + = = + = = 4
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02

Generally fair; no frost re-
ported.
Temperature --------45 to 8
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02
WEATHER ELSEWHERE

Conditions at a. M. reported by
Western Union Telegraph Co.:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02

The second number of the Lyceum
course will be the Hampton Court
Singers in sixteenth century costumes,
at the college auditorium, Monday, No
vember 2. Benefit United Charities.
10-2S-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02

l.. w. Jones, reputy sheriff of Rush
Springs, is attending to official bus
mess in the city today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02

Mrs. Forrest Nave, who has been
the guest of her mother, Mrs. W. d.
McMaster, for the past several days,
will return tomorrow to her home III
Ell Reno.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02

Suits cleaned and pressed IS cents
at Voyles'. Phone 4li 1t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02

BIG SALE-Selling trimmed and un-
trimmed hats at cost. lasting two
weeks only, at Mrs. Mahoney's. Bon
Ton Millinery, 423 Chickasha avenue.
1O-27-12t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-02

Forrest Nave of El Reno spent Sun
day in the city with friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-15
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

More complete returns of railroad gross
earnings FOR Ianurry display indications
~ slight Improvement. mo total OF all
United states roads making wss.ly re-
ports to "Dun's Review amounting -
1851 PSI, a decrease OF only per cent
as compared with the earnings of The
same roads for the corresponding month
last year The reports made by ine roads
n the West and Southwest snow evil
deuce OF slightly better conditions. fol-
while losses are still quite numerous.
earnings OF several leading systems now
are larger than a year ago. Don the south.
however while some gains sin appear
there is more or less contraction boo the
returns of several important roads ln
the following table are given gross earn
mgs of an United states railroads for
January. and gain as compared with
earnings of same roads for corresponding
month a year ago. also for the roads that
reported for The two precediu- months.
together with the pen entages ot loss
COMPARED with tho year before.