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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
Wee Willie Weller
and His Horseshoe

+, There's no chance to win now. Good
night" and he dragged his way to his
position, sad and discouraged.
In the eleventh triple and double
by Chickasha won the game. 81 felt
ii comm on. Whenever a gink swipes
your luck on Friday night, you just
as well put up the shutters, cause
you're dead bird"
Saturday night and Sunday morning
Willie did some sleuthing that would
have made Detective Burns look like
a plate of cold potatoes. He was on
trail of his horseshoe. As time for
the Sunday game drew near, Wee VII.
lie grew more and more nervous. He
booted them in practice, overthrow
first and pulled all manner of bone
heads. He was plainly shy something.
The game started. Weller singled and
was doubled at second. There 1t goes
again. I've got to have that horse
shoe" walled the Indian.
The second and third and fourth in
nings passed and Minco was turned
back scoreless. At the opening Of the
fifth Weller ducked under the grand
stand and in the next five minutes
he might have been seen crawling
stealthily toward the Chickasha bench.
The game went on and no one noticed
the slight movement of a sweater that
was thrown carelessly on the ground
back of the bench. No one saw the
copper colored hand that wriggled
through the wire netting, snerked un-
der the sweater and returned gripping
the horseshoe.
The next account Of the Indian was
war whoop as he rushed from the
Minco dog house" swinging a bat.
With two on he singled and filled the
bases. Three minutes later success
sion of hits by Minco sluggers won
the game.
When the last man was out and the
game ended, Weller trotted up to the
bench. q was pretty lucky to find
this when | did" said he, as he pulled
the shoe from his hip pocket 1T
would have been all over for us If ]
hadn't. It's a six bits to a half bet
that the shoe won the game for us
It's no good to me now and I'm COINS
to wish it on the Chickasha club.
get new one for every series" Sol
emnly the change liz the ownership of
the shoe was made and the diminu-
tive Indian trudged away to join his
clan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07

In the lair Of the Chickasha ball clul
is a worn, rusty horseshoe. 1t Ii
warped on one side and looks as ii il
had previously been worn on the left
hind foot of crippled mule, all OF
which raises the question as to the
truthfulness of the statement that il
is horseshoe. 1t was presented to
the Chickasha club by Willie Weller
scrappy captain of the Minco slugging
crew, at the close OF the ninth inning
last Sunday.
According to the veteran third base
man, Skipper Weller, that shoe is re-
sponsible for the defeat IF Chickasha
on that memorable day and its alb
sence from the Minco effects Satur-
day gave the eleven inning battle to
Chickasha.
Barring an actor, bill player Is the
most superstititous animal on earth.
A jinx is responsible for every defeat
OF his club and every victory is pulled
across because of the presence of
some luck piece. With some. horse
shoe is the only thing that will bring
luck. while if cross-eyed man stares
at any of them 1t is dollars to plugged
nickles that the club will take a big
slump. Murder is justifiable in the
eyes OF the diamond artists If the bat
boy cross the bats in front of the
playing bench.
In the opening game of the Minco-
Chickasha series, both teams were hav-
ing hard time to get any player past
second base. When at last Minco
pushed man to third and Jacobs,
catching for Chickasha, made a wild
peg to that station allowing a score,
Weller was particularly jubilant. He
did fancy dance in the coacher's box,
then raced for the players bench and
from a battered, worn grip, the war
sack OF the crew, produced a horse
shoe and Haunted II in the face Of the
Chickasha club.
The following day as the game wore
on Willie came to the bat with two
down, the score tied and man on
third He swrpg viciously twice and
then popped weak one up to Mitchell
retiring the side Instead Of going to
his position at third base he proceed
ed to the bench, unearthed his war
sack" from beneath pile of sweaters,
frantically tore II open and dumped
the contents upon the ground, Il knew
it. / knew it, yelled the Indian.
Somebody swiped my horseshoe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
JAILED ON
CHARGE
LARCENY

The arrest of two alleged horse
thieves was the record Of the sheriff's
force yesterday at the first Monday
sale day, Harris Atkinson and Ernest
Estleep being the men landed in the
county Jail
AdkIason has a record that is none
too bright and which will probably not
aid in his case to any alarming extent
in the event case is made against
him. Something over a year ago he
was sent from Chickasha to McAles-
ter for term in the penitentiary on
charge of horse stealing. The Off
GERS have nothing on Estleep.
The swapping" of horses was pri-
marily the cause of Adkinson's arrest.
He and EstIeep landed in Chickasha
yesterday afternoon and rode at once
to the sale grounds. where they Of
fered their horses for sale. A farmer
standing near offered to swap
horses with Atkinson, who said he
would trade for $3.50 to boot This
was Agreeable to the maker of the
original proposition and horses chang
ed owners, likewise the said $3.50,
whereupon Auctioneer Hubbard ad-
vanccd and stated that the deal look
little shady to him. To prove the
truth of his statement he called an
officer and the men were taken
down" by Deputy Thompson.
I'm all right. didn't steal any
horse. Why, the sheriff knows me,
said Atkinson in Jail
''Your face is familiar. but at the
present fail to recall your name" an
swered Sheriff Lewis.
"My name is Atkinson. You took
me to McAlester about year ago,
said the accused.
"Oh, yes. now remember you quite
we'll answered Lewis.
Atkinson gave an address neal
Fletcher and said that he had bough'
the horse from his sister A telephon,
call proved, however, that his brother
in-lav was scouting the country in az
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
$4,000 MEN
MAY QUIT
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Chicago, July According to an
nouncement made today, $4,000 rail
way employees on lines west of the
Mississippi river will strike with the
delivery of their ultimatum on July
IA, unless their demand for an eight
hour day is granted without reduction
Of pay.
Leaders of the brotherhoods of rail
way workers here said today that the
sentiment OF the men was overwhelm-
ingly in favor of a strike If the com
panies refuse to make the concessions
Ithat are asked.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
By United Press.

Vera Cruz, July Three hundred
federals who were stationed six miles
beyond the American lines revolted.
according to a report made by Senior
Campero, a representative of Carran-
"a. The latter declared that federal
officers were finding it difficult to ger
enough thoroughly loyal troops to ar
rest the mutineers.
Gen. Funston was advised of the re-
volt and he ordered the American out
posts not to fire upon them ii they
actually surrender. Campero said the
mutineers wanted to come into the
American. lines.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
Plans Drawn and Contract Will
Soon Be Let for Commodious
Building for Doctors Liv-
ermore and Downey
STRUCTURE WILL BE
STRICTLY MODERN
Two Stories and Half Basement
Of Concrete, Stone and Tapes
try Brick Equipment
Will Be the latest

Announcement was made today that
Drs. w. H. Livermore and s. d. Dow
ney will construct modern hospital
building at the corner OF Tenth street
and Kansas avenue. to be the perma
nent home OF the Chickasha hospital
plans and specifications for which are
already drawn.
The location selected for the build
ing is one of the best in the city. The
building win face Tenth street, front.
ing east, giving wide southern ex.
posture, thus deriving the full benefit
Of the south breeze in summer.
The initial structure will accommo-
date rs beds and will be so construct
ed that additional stories may be built
when needed. Two stories and half
basement will constitute the original
floor space. che structure will be OF
concrete base. trimmed in white stone,
the snperstructure to be OF tapestry
brick.
The plant will be modern In every
respect In the basement will be the
kitchen. dining room, storage room, the
examination room, the X-ray room and
private laundry. On the second
floor will be located the operating
room. sterilizing room, parlors and
general offices and the top. floor will
be used entirely for beds At this
time there will be no elevator install
cd but with the idea of putting in such
convenience. an elevator shaft is to
be constructed and as soon as posi-
bic il viii be installed. IL was thought
that while being a great convenience
1t is not absolutely necessary at this
time
The entire building will be heated
by the hot water method and there
will be a complete hot and cold water
system throughout the building. The
equipment will be the very latest and
most complete that goes with mod
eTn hospital.
The first drafts OF the structure have
been completed by the architect. T. j
Glabraith. and 1t is announced that
within a few days all preliminaries
win be completed and the owners will
be reldy to accept bids for the build
ing's construction Contracts win be
awarded as soon as possible in order
to start work at the earliest moment
and once started the building will bt
rushed to completion. 1t is impossi
BILE to state just when the structure
will be completed, but it is expected
that within few months, the insti
tuition will be in its new home. The
building will cost in the neghborhoot
OF $4,000.
The hospital will occupy the lots OF
which the ]! w. Light home is located
The deal for the property was close,
yesterday through the Emerson a
Vaughn agency.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07

effort to find him, likewise the horse.
The brother-in-law stated that he and
Estleep had ridden one OF his horses
and another animal away about 1880
Sunday night. AS yet a clear title
or definite case have not been mads
against Estleep. The men are hell
in Jail.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
INJURED IN WRECK.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Elyria, July Forty persons were
badly shaken and nine were injured
while Motorman Hamilton was prob
ably fatally injured when work train
today splintered passenger coach on
the Cleveland Electric railroad The
passenger coach had failed to take a
switch.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
MEXICAN
SOLDIERS
MUTINY
Threaten to Attack AmericanTroop
at Vera Cruz but Funston is
is Not Alarmed Confab
at Torreon Continues
BY United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, July 1.-THE Mexican
troops before Vera Cruz mutined and
threatened to attack the American
outposts, Gen. Funston wired the war
department Today.
Gen Mas, Mexican commander, no
titled Funston that if an attack was
made, 1t should not be understood as
ordered by the Huerta government,
but only as a mob demonstration. The
tone of Funstons brief dispatch did
not indicate that he felt any fears
from an attack.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
RAIN IN ARKANSAS.

Reports on weather conditions re-
ceived at noon today over the Postal
Telegraph wires stated that fair
weather prevailed at that hour over
Texas and Oklahoma. 1t was reported
to be raining at Little Rock, Hot
Springs and Pine Bluff, Ark.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
Good Crowd at Warden.

verden, Okla July 7.--Notwith
standing the hour was somewhat un-
favorable for large crowd, Judge
Williams was heard here by repre-
sentative gathering, including many
farmers Keen interest was indicated
in the candidates speech, which he
declared was only talk.
81 am not much on oratory, anyway"
he said, in his plain, muatter-of-fact
fashion. "We have had enough states
manship in Oklahoma and what we
now need is more common sense and
downright hard work.
I'VE want good government and all
that good government means, and If
have any message that will interest
you good Grady county folk it is alons
that line"
Judge Williams then discussed his
plans for retrenchment in the state
without impairing the efficiency o.
governmental agencies already estab
lished. He argued in favor of wha
be termed "cruel economy" and tol,
his hearers the only way to accom-
plish that was to hew straight to thu
line and deal harshly with matters tha
appeal to the sentiment and at tn
same time take dig at the publ
pocketbook.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
NEW ASSISTANT NAMED.

Oscar Simpson, county attorney. an
nounced this morning the appointment
of Ben Goff as assistant county attor-
ney. the appointment to take effect
Immediately Mr.. Goff is a young man,
haing received his legal education at
Cumberland university, Lebanon,
Tenn. Mr.. Golf has made his home
in Oklahoma for 20 years
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
By United Press.

DJ OHItbu I I655s
Torreon, July 7.--Despite the dead
lock in the Villa-Carranza conference
over the demands of both factions for
the removal of certain high officers.
villa today expressed confidence that
these new differences would be
smoothed out.
Three brigades of Villas troops
were sent to the cooler northern noun.
tain climate to recover from typhoid
! fever and dysentery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
cAREN GO OUT.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Pittsburg, Kan, July 7.-One hun
'dred and fifty conductors and motor
men and other employees of the Joplin
& Pittsburg railway struck this morn
Ing, following unsuccessful efforts to
obtain a wage increase and recogni
ton OF their union.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07

Miss Sallie crofford Of Duncan who
has been here the guest of friends foi.
the past week, returned last night
to her home,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07

Two other candidates for governor
are campaigning in Grady county to-
day, +, E. Herring was scheduled to
speak on the street in Chickasha at
4:S0 p. M. while AL Jennings was
scheduled to speak here this afternoon
and tonight.
Jennings began his speech on the
corner of Third and Chickasha avenue
shortly after o'clock and spoke to
an interested crowd which increased
in number as he proceeded
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-07
WEATHER ELSEWHERE.

Western, Union reports at a. m,
Oklahoma.
Tenn.
Generally partly cloudy north and
east. clear south and west light
showers east and central por-
!. tian. n..-.-..r.---7..--6S to az
Texas.
Partly cloudy to clear; no rain 10 to IS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11

IN the third game, while Brannen be-
gan it for the visitors. The field was
in a terrible condition, and it looked
hardly possible for the game to be
played, but it was begun at 4:30 p.
M, and for six innings it went score
less, each team playing jam-up ball.
OF course the pitchers were a little
wild. In the sixth Dozier gave up a
couple of hits and with two errors
behind him the visitors put three
tallies across the rubber, but here
Dozier as we'll as his team mates
settled, and the visitors were retired
in one, two, three order.
1t was in this frame that Brannen
went bad. He walked Halves and
Gallagher and Higgins nit safe, fill
ing the bases with no out. harrison
was sent in to pitch, Brannen going
to first. harrison walked Barnard,
forcing in run. Then Crouch flew
out to short and Monahan, who was
next, doubled, scoring Gallagher and
Higgins and tyeing the score. Do
zier and HARRISON were easy outs.
In the seventh Dozier took them
in one, Two, three order, while the
home boys scored two more in this
frame by walk, a hit and a wild
pitch. In the eighth the visitors reg
istered one tally, but the Cheros had
the one run lead and held it to the
finish with the score 5 to 4. The
game was featured by "Mony's''
double in the sixth. Score by in
nings: h e
WHILE -. 900 COS 01O-4
Dawson ..... 900 OO3 2Ox-5 5 3
Struck out, by Dozier 7, by Bran
men, 3, by harrison 1, by Dumas /;
base on balls, off Dozier /, off Bran
men 4, off harrison 1. Umpires
Cooke and Melton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
Formerly SoIicitor-General Western Circuit.
In Active Practice of Law II Years.

member of the law firm of Walker Roberts, of Mon-
roe Twice MAYOR of Monroe. Member of State Executive
Committee Trustee Mercer University and Shorter College
Grand Chancellor, knights of Pyhias. SOicor-Generoa
Western Circuit
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
HAPPENINGS FROM HEROD.
Mr.. Harris Entertains Friends With
Cue. News and Personal Items.

Cue. News and Personal Items.
Mr.. G. NJ. Harris gave his annual
barbecue here on Wednesday. Over
one hundred of his friends were
present. The meat was good as the
best, and was thoroughly enjoyed by
all who were present. 1t was a de-
ightful occasion.
Among the ladies who attended
the barbecue Wednesday were Mrs.
Ed Pinkston, Mrs. Eugene Pinkston
and Mrs. Smedley Flowers of Par
rott, Mrs. w. w. Massey of Bron-
wood, Mrs. Edgar Worsham of Fort
Gaines, Mrs. Carl Smith of Dawson,
Miss Bonnie Lee Dennis of Shellman,
and Mrs. ]. w. Harris of Cuthbert.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Brim and Misses
Carrie burlington, Bertha and Alice
Brim spent Sunday in Pelham, MAX
ing the trip in their automobile.
Mr.. J. r. Martin with Misses Rosa
Martin, Marie Kelly and Ora McLen-
don left Wednesday to visit friends in
Columbus and Phoenix City.
Messrs. Shirland Smith, George
McCollum, Frank and Will Robinson
of Ackworth have visited Messrs.
Smith and Young here.
Mr.. J. T. Cocker is with Hill &
Pace and Mr.. j. L. Hass is with Low
rey & Davidson in Dawson at their
warehouses.
Miss Laura Fain of Smithville and
Misses Clara and Bertha Miller of
Bronwood were guests of Mrs. Dennis
recently.
Mr.. H. P. Hass has sold his stock
of merchandise to Mr.. j. T. Cocker,
and Mr.. w. w. Lee is on the clerical
force.
Miss Bonnie Lee Dennis was a
pleasant mid-week guest of relatives
here
Miss Mary Lucy Mount has been a
popular guest of Miss Ada May Bat
tic.
Mr.. Tom Crawford is visiting at
Clayton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
TVIRLS A NO-HIT GAME
wsoN TAKES TWO OF THREE
o,>rES WITH WRIGHTSVILLE.
...b SchuessIer on Mound in Second
rontest Visitors Were Helpless.
locals Also Win the Third,


rorson won the series from the
...+ Wrightsville team, taking the
los+ two games by the scores of to
q and to 4,
the second contest lack
c.brassler pitched no-hit game.
nos the hurler for the visitors,
nos in good form and worked we'll,
,.+ Cbauncey was hardly equal to
49, occasion. Hits were punched off
linn in the fourth and fifth innings,
,bicb netted the home boys four tai
ros These we're the only scores for
a4+or this Dumas kept his hits scat
.o.od The visitors did not get even
.cratch off Schuessler. and he made
u Of them fan at the atmosphere.
Resides Schuessler's pitching the
romo was featured by fast fielding
n both outfelds. The distinct feat
,ro was the catch of Riley's terrific
roL n right, which John HARRISON
-ron+ hack into the sorghum field
ond nailed. Score by innings; h e
u,viI1e 60. 600 900 600 0 5
nawson .... 600 100 O0x-4 7 3
CherOs Take the Third.
nozier opened for the home boys
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
LOCAL ITEMS.

The w. c. T. U. will have their
regular meeting at the Methodist
church Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
The meeting is especially for moth
ers. Mr.. J. r. Webb will lead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchens of Macon
are visiting the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. R. Collins.
Mrs. C. L. Roberts and dughter of
Macon are guests at the home of Mr..
F. w. Herman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
CLIFFORD WALKER
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL

AN OPEN CANDIDATE
BEFORE THE PEOPLE
SIX WEEKS BEFORE
HIS OPPONENT WAS
APPOINTED.
THE: APPOINTMENT WAS
ACCEPTED WITH FULL
KNOWLEDGE OF THAT
FACT.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
$41,6O9.OO
Total
At His Best.

DR.. L. G. Hardman is Offering his
services to the state while in the
prime of life. He has a thorough
grasp of the business needs of the
state. He will bring the same ability
to the service of the state that has
brought success to his private enter
prises. He stands for progressive
Legislation and economically.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
Summer Coughs Are Dangerous

Summer colds are dangerous. They
indicate low vitality and often lead to
serious throat and lung troubles, in
Guiding consumption. DR.. Kings
New Discovery will relieve the cough
or cold promptly and prevent COM
plications. 1t is soothing and anti
septic and makes you feel better at
once. To delay is dangerous-get a
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
at once. Money back if not satisfied.
soc and 81 bottles at your druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
Representative Pickett Here.

Representative D. c. Pickett came
down from Atlanta Sunday morning
and spent the day at home. Satur-
day the house passed Mr.. Pickett's
bill creating state highway commits
sion. The legislature will adjourn
for the session tomorrow.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take GrOVe'S

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
well known tonic properties fQUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. SO cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
PRESS COMMENTS:

PRESS COMMENTS:
Looks like winner. His strength is not sectional but
-wide:-Commerce Observer.
strong sentiment his favor has scattered like Wild
hre.-Waycross Journal
Cliff Walker have nailed down that Attorney
Ceneralshp in neat and unmstakabe MISUNDERSTANDING
Post.
Cliff Walker is winning in walk. He is en1inenty qnali
fill the place because he has been found ON the night
side of every STANDARDIZATION Era.
Cliff Walker is taking the State by He viii go into
the convention with great plurality OF votes the FIRST bal
lot.-Stewart County Independent.
Competent clean fine timber for the ofice.-WaycrOss
Herald
There be doubt his fitness for the ofhce-
Camilla Enterprise.
stainless citizen always be found in the forefront of
any for the betterent of the StateCherokee
Advance
Vigorous in prosecuting criminals yet prosecutor,
his sole object to justice done-COlunbus SUM-
people of Jackson about unanimous his home
county of Walton.-Jeferson Herald.
man unimpeachabIe character good lawyer and an
ideal citixen.-GainesviLe Herald.
Mr. Walker is equipped in every for the high and re-
sponsibe position which he seeks-AuguSta Chronicle
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
CITY TAX RATE Il MILLS
COUNCIL FIXES THE RATE THE
SAME AS LAST YEAR.
Estimated Expenses of City For IL
Months Shows $41 500 Must BE
Raised By Taxation.

The city fathers have fixed the tax
for 1915 at s12 on the $1,000, the
same as it was last year.
An estimate of the receipts and
expenses of the city for the next Il
months, beginning September LIST,
the figures submitted being based on
results the past II months are as
follows:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
Must Put Gate at Onening to Cellar

The city council Tuesday night
passed a resolution ordering DR.. j.
G. Dean to put a gate at the opening
on the sidewalk leading to the eel
lar beneath Wall Bros store. DR..
Dean was given the privilege, how
ever, of removing the gate should
the basement be used as public
place of business.