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The Conservative, 1901-11-28

Arithmetic, Civil Government, Physiol-
ogy, Political Economy, English History,
Trigonometry, etc. If any pupil does
not wish to take Latin, he is not com
PEELED to do so. He is permitted electives
enough to feel that he has freedom of
choice at the same time his work is
really grouped under one of the three
courses offered.
Elective Courses.
This question was also asked of the
graduating class of 1901: eff all the
studies offered in the high school curric
ulum had been thrown open to your
free choice, would it have made any
difference in your course?" Back came
the almost unanimous answer that it
would not have made any difference.
Suppose we had an open elective or
laisez faire policy, does the boy know
what is best for him? The very study
he is behind in or despises is often the
study he really needs. The pupil who
questions the use of studying Latin is
the pupil needing it the most. The boy
who cannot get along in Algebra is the
one who most needs the training. A
guiding hand is especially needed IN a
high school education. once read an
editorial in a large daily: "The average
high school boy has hardly got beyond
the period when he is puzzled to decide
whether he will be general, an admiral
or circus clown. To throw open a
course of study to the election of sucn
immature minds would be as edifying q
spectacle as to allow an infant to exper-
iment with different colored candles for
the similitude could be extended to the
ultimate effect on brain and bowels"
The Conservative, 1901-11-28
PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PROMINENT
EDUCATORS.
[By Thomas s. Wallin.]

BY IhOmaS >. Wallln.
In some letters from your office I am
told you propose to stir up the public
school questions, and begin by asking
prominent educators to write about it.
1 objected to the opinions of "promi-
nent educators" They have been guild
ing that movement too long and have
got our schools way off the track, ac-
cording to the ideas of many people.
Then you say: "We are going to
other people too-to lawyers, judges,
editors" Now, this is very little bet
ter. These are all scholars, book-men-
people of purely intellectual pursuits,
and that is the foundation of the whole
trouble.
They are not ten per cent of the
worlds workers, but it is thought
they know best what the other ninety
needs, and are the only ones whose
opinions are worth printing, excepting,
perhaps, the preachers and politicians,
and an occasional interview with some
merchant or mechanic who has achieved
remarkable success.
Is it not plain that none Of these
know best what the mass of the people
need?
The Best Judges.
Every class believes in it's supreme
Importance, and advises the course-in
which they have walked. What, then
should be done? Evidently consult
those who can speak by experience
for the majority of the people. Ask
the farmer, the mechanic, the merchant,
the railroad man, (those who have
been moderately successfully how shall
the youth be trained to have fair
chance of success in your respective
pursuits?
Their own experience is the valuable
thing. They may have imbibed ex.
aggerated opinions of the import
ance of "schoolin" they did
not get. Now comes in the
good work of the wise editor, who
weighs the experience and opinions and
decides upon their relative value as a
guide to the rising generations.
Elgin, ILL.,, Nov. 20, 1901.
The Conservative, 1901-11-28

ficiency. This standard must be aban-
doned and broader and higher one
adopted, which shall inspire persistent
and wisely directed efforts towards a
real and systematic training for Ameri-
can citizenship. If political standards
are deteriorating, and society falling
to any extent from it's former high es-
tate the public schools must bear their
share of the blame, and they, above all
American institutions, possess the
power to remedy the evil.
Chicago, Ill Nov. 20, 1901.
The Conservative, 1901-11-28
FREE HIDES.
BY HON. WILLIAM b. RICE.

increase or diminish the domes-
tic production by one hide.
We import South American hides
because we need them. Twenty
five per cent. of the leather
manufactured in this country is made
from foreign hides and skins. The
tariff upon them is simply and purely
a tax, burdening the people and Grip
pling our manufacturers in foreign
markets.
By the act Of July "a, 1897, the
Dingley tariff, duty of Is per cent.
ad valorem was placed upon hides,
which had been free for twenty five
years previously. The imposition of
this duty has entailed tax upon the
country amounting to not less than
80, 900, 900 annually, has added from
5 to per cent. to the cost Of every
American made pair Of boots or shoes,
and has made it just that much
harder to compete in foreign markets.
By the same act rebate Of 80 per
cent. of the duty is given on exports
of leather made of imported hides,
the effect of which has been to dis
criminate against American and in
favor of foreign manufacturers.
But ten years ago the possibilities
Of an export trade in shoes were not
thought worth consideration. A mans
Americanism was likely to be ques-
toned, if he expressed desire for it.
The most honored and most promi-
nent man connected with our industry,
publicly stated that there was no
foreign trade worth having, and, if
there were, it would be impossible to
compete with the poorly-paid work
men Of other nations for the trade Of
the world. AS late as 1897, a dis
tinguished congressman from a shoe
manufacturing district in New Hamp-
shire wrote in public letter, "We
are not, never have been, and hope
never shall be, to any considerable
extent, exporters of boots and shoes. "
Today no intelligent person, who
studies the situation, doubts our abil-
ity to successfully compete for a
share of the trade of the world, if we
can have equal opportunities with our
foreign competitor in the purchase of
materials. We pay more for our labor
and it is worth more. We have
learned that it is not the lowest-paid
labor that makes the lowest prod
uct. In our shoe oe-manufacturing
towns, generation after generation has
studied and practiced the industry,
until the great body of our workmen
are not merely shoe makers, but edu-
Gated, intelligent artisans.
This marvellous advance in capacity
for inclination Of uua1itv and uuantitv
The Conservative, 1901-11-28

"Liberty without education produces
anarchy; education without liberty,
revolution. ."-[Dr. Virchow in politi-
cal speech.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-06-29
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Tho time hes nearly expired and re-
Gently the Indians Of that reservation
sent q delegation to Washington to
have the time extended twenty-five
years longer. They believe they will be
in better condition to take care of their
valuable property then than they are
now. There are many bright people
among the Omshas. Mrs. T. H. lib
bles Of Lincoln, wife Of a prominent
attorney. il the daughter Of Joseph La
Flesche, who was one Of the chiefs who
signed the lands over to the govern.
mont. Mrs. Tibbles has written a his
tory Of her people and is q student of
art who will some day make her name
known among portrait painters. Two
recent portraits have attracted much
favorable comment.
A party Of university men and alum
nj will leave next week for Colorado,
where they will remain for two months.
The party will consist of Messrs. John
j. Fossler. John L. Kind, E. w. Wash
burn, G. F. Miles Of Madison; Emil
LANCE Of Fairbury; r. C. Pollard of Ne
hswks; r. G. Powers of Norfolk; Brown
Of York. and D. H. Holman of Omaha.
The party viii spend most Of the time
around Manitou, studying botany and
geology from nature.
General Vifqusin has written a story
about an expedition consisting of four
young men who left Washington in
1861 or 1862 to capture Jefferson Davis.
OF course they were not successful, but
his narrative is pleasant enough re-
cital Of lark. General Vifquain in
tends publishing the account which
occupies ninety pages Of typewriter
manuscript.
Mrs. James W. Dawes is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. g. H. Gere. She returns to
Crete on Monday whence after a few
days she will 20 to Milwaukee and
spend the summer with her mother.
In the fall she will join Major Dawes
who 10 stationed now in New York city.
q most desirable and complimentary
billet.
Mr.. Frank King Clark has been visit
ing his fancee. Miss Oakley. Second
Lieutenant Owen Oakley is visiting his
family in this city, momentarily expect
ing to receive notice Of billet to some
station in the Atlantic ocean. The
Lieutenant is an exceedingly we'll eet up
young man and modest withalI, in spite
OF his accomplishments.
Mr.. and Mrs. North, 92l G street,
gave lawn party Thursday evening to
q club composed OF the following mem.
bers: Mesers. and Mesdames Setter,
Mccain, Sawyer, Vanderpool, Chap.
man, Hallett and North. Card play.
ing was the entertainment, and light
refreshments were served.
Mrs. F. B. Fighter gave a high tea
Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs.
james W. Dawes. The guests we're
Mesdames Dawes. Gere, Burnham, A.
s. Raymond, L. G. Richards and Nance.
Mrs. Hollowbush gave morning party
on Tuesday to announce the engagement
OF Miss Henrietta Hollowbush to Mr..
Homer Honeywell.
The Misses West Of Baltimore, who
have been the guesos Of Miss Garten,
left Tuesday for the east. Miss Gsrten
also entertained Miss Camp Of Chicago
last week.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-06-29


stopped in Lincoln on his way to Wy
oming where he will work In q mine
this summer. In the year that Mr..
Muir has been at school he has attain
ed height of six feet and correspond
ing breadth. Laurenceville 10 divided
into houses and forms and Wilson Muir
played full.back on his house team 20
successfully that he has q satisfactory
prospect Of getting on the school team
next year. After spending two days
with HE grandmother, Mrs. Wilson. he
went on his way saying that the west is
the finest country Of all and that the
eastern girls are neither 30 pretty nor
80 attractive as the western girls. Mr..
Muir is preparing for Princeton and
will take course in mining engineering.
On Tuesday morning about fifty
ladies enjoyed the hospitality Of Mrs.
j. w. johnson at her homo on south
Twenty seventh street, from ten to
twelve. Notwithstanding the heat Of
the morning the guests were made COM
Portable in the shaded parlors and on
the spacious lawn where large canopy
tent had been stretched under tho trees.
The lawn was frightened with rugs.
divsns and pillows. and the porch was
decorated with flags aud bunting in
honor Of the coming national holiday.
A short program was rendered, after
which cooling ices we're served by the
hostess and delightful social time was
enjoyed by the guests.
Governor Savage and his staff and a
few other guests we're entertained by
Colonel and Mrs. s. M. Melick at an
eight course dinner Monday evening.
Smilax, ferns and roses formed the ia
BILE decorations. The guests were Gov
ernor and Mrs. Savage, Colonel and
Mrs. r. E. Giffen, Colonel and Mrs. G.
NJ. Keefer. Colonel and Mrs. @. D. Evans
of Columbus. General L. w. Colby Of
Beatrice, Mrs. c. E. Davis and Miss
Meyer.
Mrs. James Tyler gave a kensington
at her home, 1884 X street, Wednesday
afternoon. Punch and ice cream we're
served by Miss Lowry and Miss Tyler,
and music was furnished by Miss De-
weese. The decorations we're pink and
white carnations. The guests were
Mesdames Guenzel. Inkster, Boyce,
Davis, McClushy. McClay. Heaton.
William Tyler, J. L. Greene. PHILIPPE,
Sizer. Marshall. Miss Deweese and Miss
Lowry.
Senator Croupse, Miss Crounse and
Miss Marie Crounse. Governor and Mrs.
Savage. Senator and Mrs. Edgar Of Bea-
trice and Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Ager have
gone to the Black Hills for short vaca.
ton. They will also visit Lead City,
Spearfish, Deadwood, Custer. Sylvan
Lake and Hot Springs.
Miss Garnet Geer entertained the
East Lincoln club at a lawn party
Thursday afternoon. Refreshments were
served by Mrs. Geer. The members are
Misses Eola Aud, Josephine Poynter,
Edna Guud, Kate and Agnes McLaugh-
lin, Helen futile, Sidney Murphy,
Florence Roberts, Garnet Geer, Week.
baugh and Mrs. Finarty.
About twenty five years ago the
Omaha Indians signed over lands to
the government with the promise that
the same reserved to them in Thurston
county should be decided to them a. full
citizens at the end Of twenty five years.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

The new in sofa pillows at the
Ming Furniture Co.
G. H. Harlow was here from his
farm near Kinnison today.
J. George Wright and Marshal
Bennett are in Hot Springs.
Dr. O.sBagby drove to Foyil last
night on a professional trip.
A. c. B. Allen and wife spent Mon
day in Pryor Creek on business.
]. r. Greening reports fine trade
at his branch store at Centraiia.
Rev.W.T. King returned from Mus
gee on yesterday afternoons flyer.
There are several candidates talked
of for city marshal, but Led6etter
seems to be safely in the lead Of the
field.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

The prettiest line of couches ever
brought to the city at Ming Fur. Co.
Mrs. Claude Shelton is visiting the
family of Chas. Mcclellan at Clare
more.
Miss Ella Zarbrough, niece Of Mrs.
G. w. Green, is visiting her sister at
Ozark, No.
f.. d. Roberts, representing the
Kingman Implement company, St.
Louis, is in the city.
DR.. Fortner started to Kansas, Ind
Ter, this morning overland, to per-
form a surgical operation.
Every knife purchased OF Sam r.
Frazce & Co. that have their name on
blade is strictly guaranteed.
George s. Hughes have had big
run here, doing work for our best peo-
pie. Their time here will soon be up.
Buy knife with the name of Sam
r. Frazee s. CO. on blade and you sure
have one that is guaranteed.
T. j. Gambill, of Bluejacket, was
down today and purchased wagon
load of -four from L. p Garrison.
St. Johns Guild will meet at the
residence of Mrs. j. B. Burckhalter
tomorrow, Wednesday, afternoon at
2 p. M
The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church will meet Wednesday
afternoon at the parsonage at half
past two.
Don't buy fishing tackle until you
have examined our line. We are up
to-date in everything in this line. Sam
Il. Frazee & Co.
J. G. Star went to MuskOges this
morning to resume his duties as attor-
ney for the Cherokee nation before
the Dawes commission.
Pap" Simpson had the misfortune
to cut the end Of his thumb off in a
corn shelter last week which is now
proving to be very painful.
Kellar Walker shipped the house
hold goods of Mrs. e. NJ. Ming to
Montrose, Mo, today, at which place
she will make her future home.
Promises, assertions and good in
tentions don't make artistic photo
graphs. The people want to be shown,
We have showed great many to their
entire satisfaction by doing them
high grade work. Unless the weather
is unfavOrable we will close here the
nrst of April.
GEORGE & HUGHES,
43 The Coffeyville Photographers.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

Soft as down-those sofa pillows at
Ming Furniture Co.
E. r.. Baldwin, OF Caney, Kas', was
ia the city.
Gasoline stoves, the best and cheap
est made at Sam n. Frazee s. Co
Cheese, balogna and dried beef at
Balentine's.
Wire mats-cheap, durable and Just
the thing for the porch at Ed Lees,
Country hams and spring chicgens
at Cowan's. u
Best quality Of babbtt metal for
sale at this Office at 10c pound.
A new line of cutlery at Sam r..
Frazee & Co.
Only 4Oc will buy one OF those new
sofa pillows at Ming Furniture Co.
Fine candy, both stick and fancy,
at Balentines.
Fishing tackle Of every kind and
description at Sam r. Frazee & Co.
Have you seen those new couches at
Ming Fur. Co.
Rev. Boyle, Of Bristow, was in the
city this morning.
Ming Furniture Co. has just received
some elegant iron beds.
Capt. G. S. White went to Grand
river today.
A great many nice things ior the
kitchen at the New Hardware Store.
j. II. Langley was up from Pryor
Creek yesterday.
A large new stock of iewelry at
Miss Byrd Ironside is reported on
the sick list today.
Fish hooks and lines at Darrough
Hdware Co.
Fred Charlesworth is numbered
with the sick today.
See Tony before selling your house
hold goods, buys all kind of second
hand goods. u
Lie. Couch Is out again after
Iussle with smallpox.
II you wish TO have beautiful, clear
white clothes, ask for Red Cross ball
llue. Refuse limitations. dw
AN. Wray, Of Springfield, Mo-, was
n the city yesterday.
Any women can sharpen a lead pen
Ill II you give her plenty of time and
plenty of pencils but with one Of Ed
lees cook stoves cooking is easy.
City politics is waxi'g warm; it's
IN every street corner.
A. j. Green has just received a full
inc Of fishing tackle Of every descrip-
from hook
0 tackle box, seines, buckets
nd all.
Every color, size, style and price in
ouches at Ming Fur. Co.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19
Warning Order.

In the United states District Court. at
Vinita Northern District OF the Indian
Territory.
Irene Hicks, Plaintiff.
vs. NO. 1876.
James NJ. Hicks. Defendant.
The defendant. James NJ Hicks. Is warned
10 appear ia this court within thirty days
and answer the complaint Of the plaintiff.
Irene Hicks. Chas. A Davidson.
Turner. and Thompson. Clerk
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Preston FOeie. 4. A. Chandler.
Attorney for Defandaut. Deputy
March 18TH. 1901
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

We are authorized to announce the name
OF Il. ~ Williamson for the Office OF City
Marshal sub bject to the action Of the demo.
cratic primary.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19
Announcements.

MAYOR.
We are authorized to announce the name
or JAS. 5. DAvESPORT as candi date for
mayor OF Vinita. subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary to be held Friday. the
22nd. inst.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

For Vinita and vicinity:
Colder tonight and fair to-
morrow.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

Fresh bacon and lard at Balentnes.
A nice Office room to rent. See ].
G. Gray. 1870 If
j. S. Davenport went to Tahlequah
today.
Another shinment of garden seeds
at Ed Lees.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19
WANTS.

wanted-A good milk COW. r. |. Blake
ney. la
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19
Today's Chicago Market.
morrow

The appended quotations were re-
I ceived today direct by wire from the
I Chicago Stock Exchange by Mr.. @.
B.Muropulos who receives quotations
1 hourly during the session of the
board. and who executes orders for
purchase or sale for May delivery.
OPENING. CLOSING.
Wheat 1854 .......... 7eis
Norh az -...+-....-. ......,..-....... .Ab
Pork Cos ................. 1921
Cotton 8.2l l............ s14
'TTTTTTTTTYTTTTYIVurYrT'
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

White woman general house work. Mrs.
soper. lll
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

Wanted u position In country or city as an
experienced housekeeper Enquire at Cobb
motel for Mrs. IL. B. AZ
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

Lost -One red pocket book containing
3l700and some cards. Finder please leave
- whitney Hotel and receive reward. W. II,
Harkreader. a
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

WanJed-Good pony broke TO harness,
Apply to Giles NJ. lialtom. Vlnlta, /. T.
144-c
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

Roarders wanted-Two to occupy same
room In private family. q. T. Morton at
Chill tent Ilson street 45
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

wanted-white girl for house work. Mrs
Jos. Gill. ia
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-03-19

Good girl wanted TO do sewing and come
10 house. Good wages. Apply here. 145-c
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Weather Prediction.

Observation-Disclosures
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-09-06
Low Rate Excursions via Pennsylvania
p,.1-,,5

Pan AUeriean Exposition. Special ex-
eurslons to Buffalo July IS. 81, August
o IS, n, y, September ). II, II and
3D. Tickets good going only on Gas a.
I. train from Annapolis; s 50 a. m.
tom Baltimore. limited to return within
seven DAYS Round trip rate from An
naPoils, SlI.eo and from Baltimore SIe.-
90.
Seashore. Atlantic City. Cape May,
ocean City and Sea Isle City. N. J..
t'eAets on sale for all trains Fridays and
saturdays, good to return until following
tuesday Round trip rate from An
nnaPolis, S6.2s.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-09-06

TOUR TO THE PACIFIC COAST.
Another Opportunity To Visit California
under The Auspices Of The Pennsylvania
Railroads Personally Conducted System.

huOtueT opportunity ~ 'AelO SeA1ViA4s
under The Auspices Of The Pennsylvania
Railroads Personally-Oonduoted System.
In view oithe great popularity of trans
continental travel under the Personally
Conducted System, as evinced in the re-
cent Pennsy lvania Railroad Four to the
Pacific Coast and Canadian Northwest,
that company has decided 10 run another
tour to the Pacific Coast, including in
the itinerary a visit to the world-iamous
Grand Canon OF arizona, IN the early
Fall. The tour will leave New York,
Philadelphia. Baltimore, Washington,
and other stations on the Pennsylvania
Railtoad east OF Pitlsburg, on Monday.
September "a, and reach New York on
the homeward trip Tuesday, October a..
As in former tours to California under
the auspices of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, a special train, composed OF the
highest class of Pullman equipment, will
be utilized during the entire TIP. Excel
lent meals will be served in the dining
cars attached to the train during the en-
tire journey, except during the stops at
san francisco and in Chicago. An OBJ
servadon car will appeal to all who de-
light in scenery. Few trips afford so
great a diversity in Natures beauties as
the one outlined below. Westward
bound, the tourists will pass through the
wild slopes of the Colorado Rockies,
around the Great Salt Lake, and over
the businesses ofthe Sierra Nevada. Alter
visiting all the beautiful resorts on the
sunny California slopes, the eastward
Journey will be through the Arizona des-
ert TO the Grand Canon OF Arizona. Its
beauties cannot be painted in mere
words. Magnificent in coloring, awful
in its depths, 1t stands among the natural
wonders OF the world. Thence across
the plains to St. Louis, and eastward
though Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and
Pennsylvania, the tourists reach their
destination just thirty days after leaving
home.
The various transcontinental lines hav-
ing made low rates on account OF the
General Triennial Convention OF the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company is enabled to
offer this superb vacation trip at the low
rate OF sIS5 for the round trip from New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wishing
ton, or any point on Pennsylvania Rail-
road east of Pittsburg, one in berth;
and SOS for the round trip, two persons
occupying the same berth. The rate
from Piltsburg will be S. less.
Diagrams are now open, and as the
number who can be accommodated will
be strictly limited, names should be
registered Immediately.
For further information and descriP-
tive pamphlet, apply to George w. Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. p
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-09-06
TRY ALIENS FOOT-ERSE.

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try Aliens Foot Ease. II cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swoolen. sweating
feet ingrowing nails, blisterS and eailous spots
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and gives
rest and comfort Try il today. sold by all
druggists and shoe stores tor % cents Trial
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