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, 1916-07-19

On Friday evening last a well attended
and representative Congregational meeting,
at which the Rector Of the Parish b, G5v.
Canon Watson, was invited 10 be presen
was held in ST JOINTS School, House
Mr.. Il W. Skeoch, the Re4toi'> Warden,
on calling the meeting to order shortly after
fnrowell 10 he hector on tue eve OF his
resignation of this Parish, TO assume the
Archdeaconry of the Virgin Islands and Rec
torship Of All Saints. ST Thomas, and at
the same time to present him with the fol-
lowing Address and purse as a token OF The
Congregations esteem and love.
He regretted the unavoidable absence of
Mr., Ouin who, he believed, was one Of
Canon Watson's most valued friends, also
Mn. Niles, who. as The prime mover Of this
project and one of lhe oldest members OF the
Vestry, he had hoped would have read the
Address.
Mr.. Skeoch then read as follows
To the Reverend
W. C. WAITS N, NJ. A.
Rector of ST. Johns Church, st. Croi1, y.
". L., aud canon Of tie Cathedral Ch@pcb
Of Antigua
CnrIstiausled, st. Croix,
July IA, 1916.
Dear canon NhUSoD.
il is with profound sorrow
and a deep sense Of personal loss that we,
the Wardens, Ye~try and members OF IT.
JOINS CoNGREGArIoN have been compelled to
Weld TO your decision 10 resign the r ctor-
ship Of this Parish.
While we are glad at your promotion to
the Arcbdeaconry of the Virgin Islands, We
regret very much to part with you, and
esDecially with the conditions in our parish
at this time.
We wish you to bear away with you the
assural ce that you will be greatly missed in
the Parish.
For % years we have been accustomed to
YOUR presence in our Church and homes, to
your familiar voice in our ears, your sound
and mature words of counsel and comfort
and your kind and tender sympathy in affii c.
ton and distress. We shall miss you rs a
friend! Many of us can tell OF unexpected
but very welcome kindnesses at your hands
both 10 members of your Congregation and
others without the fold. There have been
many such acts, many more than you could
possibly recall. So we have learnt to know
aud appreciate you as "a friend and wish to
place it Oh record at this opportunity.
AS a Minister Of the Gospel, we have
found and proved you to be a sincere, manly,
and fearless Christian Minister, never failing
to do the right even if such course OF action
did not always meet with popular favour.
a., Iooyin0s no n q E,,rr Rpntnr wa ask Won
, 1916-07-19

The Factory Sugar Price
was fixed on Monday at SAG per 100 lbs.
sugar, which gives 2453 cents per 100 lbs
Of canes.
, 1916-07-19

The s, s. "Parima" from New York was
expected to arrive ut ST. I9omas at 5 o'clock
this morning.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-22

blouse economy: Otla Lakanska Of
Ehe Burr school made her graduation
Dress of six and half yards Of mer-
cerized poplin at p cents a yard and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-22

half a dozen buttons at 5 cents each.
Thread was furnished by the school
OtiIa and her friends made their
dresses in five sewing lessons.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10

Wild for the lads blood. and how came
there to De trouble between Rene and
the fGrtrader? Bah, | snow the lad
Is no murderer. but no one will tell
me the facts"
Then will monsieur" said
gravey. 1T was because OF my be-
lief that Sieur d'Artigny would re-
fuse explanation that sent for you.
The truth need not be concealed: not
from You. at least. the commander OF
Fort 81 Louis"
Pardon, madame. hut am not that.
la Sale left me In command with less
than dozen men. De Baugis came
later. under commission from Ia Barre.
but he also had but a handful of fol-
lowers. To save quarrel we agreed 10
divide authority. and So got along fair
ly well. until NJ. CaSSion arrived with
his party. Then the odds were alto
gether on the other side. and he Rau-
g!s assumed command by sheer force
OF rifles, Twas Ia Sales wish that
no resistance he made. but. faith, with
the Indians scattered. had no power
This morning things have taken new
phase. An hour ago VI. CaSSion as
sumed command OF the garrison hy
virtue OF n commission he produced
from the Governor In Barre, naming
him major OF infantry. This gives him
rank above Captain de Baugis. and.
besides he bore letter authorizing
him 20 take command OF all French
troops In this valley. II. I'm his judg-
ment, circumstances rendered IL nee
cSSary. No doubt he deemed this the
proper occasion"
ITO assure the conviction ana death
OF D'Artigny| | asked, as he paused.
THAT is your meaning, monslcurf"
81 cannot see Il Otherwise" he an
swcrcd slowly although hesitate To
make So grave a charge In your pres
cnCe, madame. our situation here Is
scarcely grave enough 10 warrant his
action. for the fort Is I'm no serious
danger from the Iroquos De Baugis,
while no friend OF mine. Is still fair
minded man, and mcrciful He cannot
be made n tool for any purpose OF re-
vengc. This truth Major Cassion has
doubtless learned. and hence assumes
command himself 10 carry out his
plans"
| looked into the soldiers dark.
clcar-cut face feeling confidence In
him which impelled me TO hold out my
hand.
IN. de Tonty," | said determined
now to address him in all frankncss.
lit is true that ! am legally the wife
OF this man OF whom you speak, but
this only enables me 10 know his mo-
tives better This condemnation OF
Sieur d'Artigny is not his plan alone;
IL was born In the brain OF La Barre.
and Cassion merely executes his or
dcrs. | have here the written instruc-
tions under which he operates"
held ont TO him the page from La
Barres letter.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10

the fire. someone raped at the door
l-stood erect, my fingers gripping the
pistol, which I still retained. Again
the rapS sounded, clearly enough de-
fined in the night, yet not violent or
threatening.
"Who is theref" I asked
your husband, my dear-Francols
Cassion."
But why do you come? II was the
pledge Of be Baugis that was 10 be
left alone"
"a fair pledge enough. although
was not con suited. From the look OF
your eyes. little difference II had
been. You are as sweet In disposition
as ever my lear; yet never mind that
we'll soon settle our case now.
warrant you Meanwhile am content
10 wait until my time comes. 'Tis not
you seek tonight, but my dressing
case"
Your dressing caseT
"Ay. you know Il well. brown
leather bag ! bore with me during our
journey"
And where is Il. monsieurT"
Beneath the bunk In the sleeping
room. Pass IL out 10 me. and I will
ask no more"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10

that was it-this had been Cassion's
quarters since his arrival. and this
was his bag the one he kept beside
him in the canoe. his private property
My heart beat wildly In the excite
ment OF discovery. yet there was no
hesitation; instantly | was upon my
knees tugging at the straps. They
yielded easily, and forced the
leather aside, gaining glimpse OF the
contents.
l discovered nothing but clothes at
first-mOccasins and numerous under
garments-together with a uniform.
evidently new, and quite gorgeous
The removal of these, however, re-
vealed a pocket in the leather side
securely fastened. and on opening this
with trembling fingers, a number Of
papers were disclosed.
Scarcely venturng 10 breathe. hard
ly knowing what | hoped 10 find.
drew these forth, and glanced hastily
at them. Surely the man would bear
nothing unlmportant with him on such
a journey; these must be papers Of
value. for | had noted with what care
he had guarded the bag all the way.
Yet at first | discovered nothing to re
ward my search-there was a package
Of letters, carefully bound with
strong cord. a commission from La
Barre, creating CaSsion n major Of in
ffntry, a number Of receipts issued in
Montreal, list OF goods purchased at
St Ignace, and n roster OF men com
posing the expedition.
At last from one corner Of the
pocket | drew forth number of close
ly written pages. evidently the COVER.
nor's instruction. They Nere traced
in so fine a hand that | was Obliged
to return beside the fire To declpher
their contents. They were written in
detail, largely concerned with matters
OF routine, especially referring 10 rela-
dons with the garrison OF the fort, and
CaSsion's authority over De Baugis.
but the closing paragraph had evi-
IDENTITY been added later, and had per-
sOnal interest. 1t read: Use your dis
erection as to D'Artigny. but violence
W III idlhII bt Ndltf ut IL luOuEul 100
well OF by La Sale, and that fox may
get Louis ear again. We had best be
cautious. Chevet, however. has no
friends. and, ! am told. possesses n
list Of the La Chesnayne property, and
other documents which had best be
destroyed. DO not fail in this. nor
fear results. We have gone too far
TO hesitate now"
| took this page, and thrust il into
my breast. 1t was not much. and yet
II might prove the one needed link. |
ran through the packet OF letters. but
they apparently had no bearing on the
case.
Assured that had overlooked moth
ing, | thrust the various articles back,
restrapped the bag. and returned 10
the outer room. AS ! paused before
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10

not even consulted Have husbands
no rights I'm this wilderness paradise -
"Such rights as they up.e~d," re-
turned the Italian. erect and notion
less. 81 am always at your service,
VI Cassion Madame ana have CON
vcrscd without permission. If that be
crime. | answer for II now, or when
you will"
II was In Casslon's heart 90 strike.
| read the desire I'm his eyes. In the
swift clutch at his sword HIT; but the
sarcastic smile on De Tontys thin lips
robbed him Of courage.
"Tis best you curb your tongue" 4"
he snarled, cor | will have you In the
guardhousc with D'Arugny com
mand now"
80 / hear Doubtless you could con
vlct me as easily"
what do you moani"
"Only that your whole case II n tia
sue Of lies"
"Pah, you have her word for a. no
doubt But you Will sling different
song presently Ay. ana II will bc her
testimony which Will hang the villain"
"What Is this you say, monsieur
my tcsiImonyf'
Just that thc tale of what you
saw IN The Mission garden at 81 ~.
uace. Sacrc, that shot hits, doos ~
You thought me asleep, ana with no
knowledge Of your ogcapndc. but had
other eyes open that night, my lady.
NDw will you confess the TRUTH
81 shall conceal nothing monsieur"
"'Twill be best that you make no at-
tempt hc snccrcd. bis old braggart
spirit rcassortIng Itself M De Toniy
kept silent 81 have guard here 10
escort you 20 the commandants office"
You do mo honor" turned 10 De
Ton'y "Shall go, mousiourT
u think n best. madamc." hc replied
sobcrly. bis dark eyes cputomptuously
surveying CassiOn "TO refuse would
only strengthen the case against the
prisoner VI Cassion will not. an
sure. deny me The privilege of accom-
pauy.ng you Permit me 10 offer my
arm
did not glance toward Cassion. but
felt no doubt as 20 the look on his face:
yet hc would think twice before laying
hand on this stern soldier who had
offered mo protection The gunrd ~
The door fell aside promptly and per
mit'ed us 20 pass Some order WAS
spoken ln . low tone. and they fell be
hind with rifles AZ trail once IN the
open ! became. FOR The first time.
aware ~ irregular rife firing and OBJ
served In surprise men posted upon n
narrow staging along the side of the
lDg stockade
rs the fort b,ing attackedT
asked
There has been firing for some
days" he answered. but no real at
tack The savaRes merely hide yon-
ier amid the rocks and woods. and
strive 20 keep ne from veDturing down
he trail Twice we have made sor-
he. and driven them away but 'tis |
, useless waste ~ lighting" lie called |
~ 2 man posted above the gate How
Is n this morning. Julesf' 1
The soldier glanced about cautious
y, keeping his head below cover
(TO BE COSTfSUED)
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Court.Martlal.


De Tonty took the paper from my
hand, glanced at II, then lifted his eyes
inqulringly TO mine.
"'Tis in the governors own hand
How came this in your possesslonY"
Il found 1t in Cassions private bag
last night under the H-'h yondcr
Later he came and carried the bag
away. never suspecting It had been
opened. His commission was there
also. Read II, monsieur"
He did SO slowly. carefully. seeming
10 weigh every word, his eyes darkcn-
ing, and a flush creeping into his swar-
thy cheeks.
Madame" he exclaimed at last,
II care not whether the man be your
husband. but this is u damnablc con
spiracy. hatched months ago in Que
pee"
bowed my head.
beyond doubt monsieur"
And you found nothing moreno
documents taken from Hugo ChevotW
None, monsieur; they were either
destroyed I'm accordance with La
Barre's instructions, or else " Cas-
sion has them on his person"
"But / 10 not understand the rca-
son for such foul troaohcry What oc-
Cured back i'm New France 10 cause
the murder OF Choyct and this attempt
TO convict D'Artiguy OF the crime
sit here. monsieur" said. my
voice trembling, "aul I viii tell you
'h" whole story ! must tell You, for
there Is no one clee In Fort ST. Louis
whom can trust"
told the tale simply. concooling
nothing, not even my growing love for
The man listening inspired
my utmost confidence sought bis re-
sport and faith As ! cam" 10 the end
for q moment he remained mofiOulrss
and silent his eyes grave with thought
"'Tis strange. sad case" he said
finally, "and The end is hard 10 deter
mine. believe you. madame. and
honor your choice The case is strong
against D'Artlgny: even your tosti
w0ry IS not for bis defense Docs VI
Ca-slon know you saw the young man
that nightf'
He has dropped n remark or two
which show suspicion Possibly some
one of the men saw me outside the
Mission house. and made report"
Then he will call yOu ~ wit
moss ~ know the nature Of Cas-
sion his plan of trial is mere form,
doubtless he will ask the .
presence ~ Captain dc Baugis and " .
ln In Durantaye Neither will oppose /
him 80 hong as he furnishes The proof
necessary 20 convict. He Will give bis /
.vi1ence. and call the Indian and per
chance soldier or two who will .
wear 10 whatever he wishes N need
'd he may bring you in also 20
strengthen the case. D'Artigny will
make no defense. because be has no
Witnesses. and because be has n. fool
notion that be might compromise you
ly telling the whole truth"
Then there r. no hope. nothing we
an doT"
mo. madame: not now. ! shall not
De consulted, nor asked to be present |
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10

| am under strict order from Ia S.~lle
even IL | were disposed 20 diSohey my
chief, possess no force with which 10
act. | have but ten men on whom |
could rely. while they number over
forty" lie leaned closer Whispering.
our policy is 10 wait. ana act after
the prisoner has been condemned"
How? You mean reSCue?"
"Ay. there lies the only hope. There
IS one man here who can turn the
trick. He is p'Artigny's Comrade and
friend. Already ne has outlined ulan
10 me, but I gave no encouragement.
Yet. now that | know the truth. shall
not oppose. Have you courage. una
dame, 10 give him your asSistancc7
'TIs like 10 be n desperate venture.
| drew deep breath. but with no
sense OF fear
Yes. monsieur Who is the man
am 10 trustY"
Francois de Rosrondct. the one
who led the rescue party last night"
"a gallant lad"
"Ay, a gentleman OF France. a lar
ing heart Tonight"
The door opened. and the figure of
man stood outlined against the bright
err glow without. De Tonty was on his
feet fronting the newcomer, ere even
realized IL was Casslou who stood
there glaring at us. Behind him two
soldiers waited I'm the sunshine.
what is the meaning OF this. NJ.
dc TontyF' ne exclaimed, with no pre-
tense at frlcudincss. "a rather early
morning call. regarding which | was
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10

Washington The question of the
recognition by the United States, OF
any new government that may be
established In Poland. will not arise
tnl after the war n was stated
authoritatiyely here that any changes
In administration made now will be
viewed ~ this government purely
AZ war measures. subject 10 recog-
milton only at the conclusion OF hos
tilities
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15
Sales, Trades and Loans

A small butcher and grocery busi-
ness, good location, for sale at a bar
gain; $500 will handle it.
One Of the best Wash.ta bottom
farms in Grady county, 40 acres in al
falfa, good house and other improve
ments, miles from Chickasha; price
Ss1 per acre.
500 acres fine grazing LAM / mile
flom MiddIeburg, well wateied and
fenced; price. $1S per acre.
le0 acres miles from Chickasha.
40 acres bottom, balance good upland,
Triee, s32.5o per acre; can give posses
sion at once if necessary.
10 acres ] mile from city limits, >
acres branch bottom, good house,
barn. We'll, cistern storm cave and cr
chard fenced and cross-fenced with
bog wire; price $3.50. $500 cash.
balance terms to suit purchaser; will
give possession al once. This is the
best bargain in a. suburban home
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15
COLDS QUICKLY RELIEVED.


Many people cough and cough-from
the beginning of Fall right through to
Spring Others get cold after cdsd. Take
DIR. Kings New Discovery and you will
get almost immediate relief. 1t checks
your cold. steps the racking. rasping,
tissue-tearing cough, heals the inflam-
nation, soothes the raw tubes. Easy to
take, Antiseptic and Healing. Get
5Oc bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
and keep it in the house. 1T is certain
ly great medicine and keep a bottle
of it continually on hand" writes w. C.
Jessernan. Franconia, N. H. Money
back if not satisfied, but it nearly al
ways helps.-Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15
Told That There Was No Cure for
Him.

After suffering for over twenty
years with Indigestion and having some
OF the best doctors here tell me there
was no cure for me, | think it only
right to tell you for the sake of other
sufferers as well as your own satisfac-
tion that % cent bottle of Chamber
lain's Tablets not only relieved me but
cured me within two months although
am a man of 65 years" writes Jul.
Grobien, Houston, Texas. Obtainable
verywhere.-Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15
(First Published February 10, 1850
No. 4453.

State Of Oklahoma, Grady county In
District Court.
Mamie Dustin, plaintiff, VS.. o. d.
tTobe) Dustin, defendant.
State of Oklahoma to o. D. (Tobe)
Dustin, Greeting:
Said defendant, Q. d. (Tobe) Dus-
tin, will take notice that he has been
sued in the above named court for di.
vorce and the dissolution of the bonds
of matrimony, and must answer the ps-
tition filed therein by said plaintiff
on or before the 31st day of March,
A. D., 1916, or said petition will be
taken as true, and Judgment for said
plaintiff in said action for divorce and
the dissolution of the bonds of matri-
money will be rendered accordingly.
Dated this 18th day OF February,
1916.
tSealy
WELBORNE & BAILEY,
fSeaD Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Attest:
S. L. NEWMAN, District Clerk,
BY Edna T. Watkins, Deputy.
i 2-19-21td
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15
tFirst Published March IA, 1860
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.
ESTATE
In the matter of the guardianship Of
James A. Campbell minor.

In the matter of the guardianship of
James A. Campbell, a minor.
Notice is hereby given in pursuance
OF an order of the county court of
Grady OF the County of Grady
state Of Oklahoma, made on
the 14th day Of March, 1916, the un-
dersigned guardian of the estate of
James A. Campbell, a minor. will
sell at public sale to the highest
bidder, subject to confirmation by said
court on Saturday, the first day OF
April, 1916. at 10 o'clock a. M, at
front door Of court house in city Of
Chickasha, all the right, title and in
terest of said James A. Campbell. y
minor, in and to the following de-
scribed real estate situate in Grady
County, state of Oklahoma, to-wit.
The southwest quarter Of the north
west quarter. and the south half OF
the southeast quarter of the northwest
quarter, and the north half of the
north half Of the southwest quarter
OF section four tD, township nine (9)
north, range six (e) west, in Grady
county, Oklahoma.
Said real estate will be sold on the
following terms and conditions, to-
wit:
Cash in hand upon delivery of deeds
to purchaser. Said sale to be made at
public sale at the front door Of the
county court house in tho city of
Chickasha, on the date hereinbefore
set ont
Dated the I4th day of March, 1916
THOMAS A. CAMPBELL,
S-141Std Guardian.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15
HICNdsIId.
CITY PROPERTY.

Sti'f TnOTEf n
We have buyer for good or
Groom house reasonably close in, to
cost $1,H00 or $1,000 cash.
We have a buyer for a small house
to move off OF lot
One Of the best modern homes IN
Chickasha, well located, | block uf
ground. well improved in every way
This house once sold for 10000 will
sell for less than one-half price. on
very easy terms or exchange for
house Of less value or land
FARM LOANS.
Ne have the best loan proposition
ever offered in Grady County. We can
make YOU loan as quick and loan you
as much money on your land as any
loan company in the state. VIII ex
anime your land on "a hours notice
and hand you draft for your money
without the least delay.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15
FoR YOUR cHlLp,s GROUP.

II your child has a coId, nose runs OF
coughs much get a small bottle Of DR..
Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. Its O pleasant
Pine-TarHoney syrup, just what chill
lren like and just the medicine to
sooiLe the cough and check the cold
Aster taking, children stop frettlpg.
.eer good and are soon entirely well.
Irs'st on DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-1Ioney. 25c
a Sour druggist.-Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15

Example has more followers than
reason. We unconsciously initiate
what pleases us, ana approximate to
the characters we most admire. A
generous habit Of thought and action
carries with it an incalculable infu-
ence.-Bovee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15
Chickasha Gas and
Electric Company
fFirst Published March I. 1870
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PAROLE.

James Ballard viii on the 5th day
Of April, 1916. make application to the
governor of Oklahoma for parole
from q sentence OF the district cour5
cf Grady county, Oklahoma. OF II
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15

LOST OR sToLEN-0ne spotted
shetland pony. from ]. c. w Walkers
place. west OF the city; shod in fIont
small piece of chain around neck
Any information leading to recovery
will be highly appreciated by W. y.
Ilargraves, Star office. 3-1i-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15

Again we must remind our friends
that we positively will not aece ,.
want" rent and sale ads ey
phone. DO not embarrass us by asking
us to do so. DAILY EXPRESS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15
Never Is.

Il think that cooking is woman's
work" said the young wife. Yes
answered her husband, as he pushed
away his share of the turkey, and
have heard that womans work is
never done"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15
To Clear Water.

To clear smoky or scoty rain water.
beat the white os an egg in a quart
cup: fill up with water stirring thor
oughly Pour this into tub or boiler
of smoky water The water can soon
be SKINNED of its dirt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-15

1t is a fair, even-handed, noble ad-
justment of things that while there is
Infection in disease, and sorrow, there
is nothing in the world so irresistibIy
contagious as laughter and good
humcr dickens.