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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-05-01

A telephone pole near the d. NJ
Mars place, was struck Iby lightning
about o'clock this morning, and re-
duced to splinters. The shock ifrom
the bolt was felt by a number of
pedestrians in the neighborhood. The
telephone service in that neighbor-
hood was put out of commission for
several hours.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-05-01

through error been omitted, they
should notify Street Commissioners
j. ]. Spencer at once, otherwise,
the collector will call on them.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25

A boy with four teeth to be pulled yells seven times for each tooth to be taken out. How many yells in all? He meets forty boys during the day and brags to each one that it never hurt a bit. How many more boys than teeth?
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25
THOSE FOOLISH VIRGINS.

Thirteen telephone girls in Kan sas town quit the "hello" business forever because the manager refused to raise their pay from $2O to $25 month.
 How foolish! Taking it for granted that it is the ambition of every wo- man to get married, who has better chance to win husband than the telephone girl?
 It may be stated, without fear of successful contradiction, p as they say in debating societies where it has been resolved that fire is more destructive than water or that the egg preceded the hen, that nothing is so pleasing to the generality of mankind as a soft voice.
 Even in Shakespeare's time it was agreed that ''a' voice soft and loW'' was ''an excellent thing in woman," and that condition still holds true. The strident female voice is about as musical as the cackling of frenzied hen, mad with delight over the suc- cessful output of her 1O0Oth egg, but a voice that is mellow and well modu- lated and has cadence as soft as note from a Schubert swing song, has been known to soften and tame the heart of rebellious man and to make it as tractable as hungry child that is pacifed at the sight of a judicious combination of bread and jam.
 And who has better opportunity to exercise the captivating power of a sweet voice than the telephone girl? When it comes ripping over the wires like a zephyr from Arcadie or Arcadia, Mo-, it has tanning influence over the mind of even busy man of commercial cares with a large and interesting family; and if this be true, what shall be said of it's power over the susceptible nature of a young man not yet inured to the trials of matrimony, who is eager to take upon himself the manifold responsibilities of household and who may be for given for his rashness, since he knows not what he does?
 Telephone romances are by no means uncommon. A lonesome man in big city hears, day after day, the gentle voice from the switchboard that comes whispering to him through space, inquiring "Number?" as solicit ously as if he were the only subscrib- CT on the list. and he commences to wonder what manner of girl this is whose voice can soothe his tired nerves. Can't you picture the rest of it? Still more wondering, an attempt at conversation, word or two the next day. little judicious irritation between calls, an exchange of names, meeting, formal visit, a word with papa, and then, a few months later a trip to the City Hall and one less flat for rent in St. Louis.
 And then to think that thirteen girls deliberately gave up a chance like that because they failed to get a raise of r cents per day.-Post Dis patch.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25
IN A BOX GAR.
Eve Beck, of Van Buren, Rides to Kansas City Clothes Stolen By
 Companion.

Eva Beck, 19 years of age, of Van Buren, Ark, is distinguished type, an up to date, twentieth century girl. Eva rode from Van Buren to Kansas City, about 600 miles, in box car Eva was not the only plucky girl in Van Buren. She had a friend, who like herself desired to go to Kan sas City, but did not propose that any railroad company should profit there- by.
 All went we'll during the fore part of the journey. Tuesday was long wearisome day and the wayfarers were glad enough to sleep when night came. The interior of the car was of course pitch dark and the girls felt no hesitancy in removing their clothing, in response to the demands of the high temperature. Eva slept as soundly as if she had been in a Pull- man. When she awoke Wednesday the sun was we'll up and one of the car doors was open. To her surprise she discovered that her companion of the night before had disappeared. Then to her utter dismay she found that her own wardrobe was missing. Trainmen who were at work in the Sheffield yards at Kansas City about noon Wednesday saw a strange sight. A white handkerchief waving fu- riously, human hand, and just the suggestion of an arm were visible as they extended out the door of box car. Then head appeared for just an instant, and woman's plaintive appeal for aid was heard. To one of the trainnen he told her story. He had wife and sisters at home. Gar ments of many shapes and sizes were secured, and after much ''trying on, the figure of woman, fully clad, emerged from the car.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25
HAS VERY LITTLE TO DO.

An exchange says the editor of a country newspaper has no business to make mistakes. He has no business to ever get any thing into his paper that people do not like. He ought to know what would suit each individual He ought to take an item and before it is published let each person whom it concerns censure it. An editor has plenty of time to do this, as all he has to do is to hunt up news and clean rollers, set type, clean the floor, pen short items, hustle advertising, fold papers, make paste and mail papers, talk to visitors and distribute type, carry water, read proofs and correct mistakes and hunt up subscribers, dun delinquents and take cussings. These are only the little things, my friend, an editor has to do and he ought never to make any mistakes.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25
WITH BLACKENED FACES.
Armed Men Call at Capt. Cross' Home and Notify the Warden that the Captain Can No Longer Work
 CoLvicts In Desha
 County.

The county authorities have been notified of an exasperating affair which recently occurred atPendleton, Desha county, says the Pine Bluff Graphic. Last Wednesday night while Capt. J. c. Cross and his entire family except Mrs. Cross mother, Mrs. Flournoy, were in Little Rock, the warden on Capt. Cross's convict farm was visited by six armed men at Capt. Cross home, witL faces blacked and notified the warden that Capt. Cross would no longer be permitted to work the convicts in Desha county
 Previous to calling at the house they sent a message to him, asking him to see them at stated place. The warden of course refused, where upon they went to the house. It is believed that they are the same men who liberated the four prisoners from the Dumas jail last week As to their being liberated by outside aid there is no doubt. Henry Thomas, one of the negroes who escaped, and was sub- sequently caught, told county of ficial that two railroad spikes and a bolt were found under their beds and that the outside door had been tam- pered with.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25

Sidney Veil, Pine Bluff planter, just returned from his place, 15 miles above Pine Bluff, reports that the five convicts who escaped from England Camp, some days ago, have been ly- ing in hiding near his place. They are supplied with arms and ammuni- tion and prepared to make desper- ate fight against officers who are after them.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25
STATE SCRAPS.
Scissored from Our Exchanges-Ac-
 counts of Things In General.

Fayetteville, July 24. Herbert Liv- ingston, "A years old, was found dead in his bed at Fayetteville Friday after noon. He recently came here from West Plains, Mo-, where he has living a son who is prominent criminal lawyer. He lived here with another son, Henry Livingston, commercial traveller.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25

It takes a hog five seconds to get through a hole in fence into gar den and fifty minutes to find the same hole when the farmer drives him out. What is the difference in time in favor of the hog?
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25

A white boy baby, between six weeks and two months old, was found dead, lying on the railroad track, four miles north of Harrisburg, about 6 o'clock Thursday morning. The baby was wrapped in cloth and had some paper around it. There were no bruises or cuts on it. The locality where found is sparsely settled. Git izens of Harrisburg and Poinsett county are very much wrought up over the occurrence, but can find no clew to the unnatural parents or per- son who placed it there.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25

An ice man has twenty daily cus- toners to be served with twenty five pounds of ice each. Every day he manages to have 100 pounds left over after going his rounds. How many pounds would he have left per week? With ice at 40 cents per hundred what would his extra profits be?
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25

June Dennis, colored, is under ar rest at Magnolia on charge of forg- ing an order for 25 cents. Dennis has been employed by Ed Terrell to carry the Moulton mail, and while at Moul- ton few days ago, being desirous of enjoying square meal, it is alleged he wrote an order for 25 cents, signed Hamp Wallace's name to it and got Postmaster Heath to cash it. Sheriff Warren made the arrest and the prisoner, being unable to make $500 bond, was placed in jail.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25

The eight year old son of Jeems Gambrell, who lives near Bearden, Ouachita county, has the hydro phobia A few months ago he was bitten by small dog and last week was taken sick having spasms and trying to bite his hands. Five doctors have called to see him and three of them pronouce it hydrophobia.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25
THE NEW ARITHMETIC.

If Nolasses costs A cents per gallon and James drinks three pints of it while returning from the grocery, how much is there left and what is the value of what he drank?
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25

Miss slaynaker of Beaumont, Tex, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. z. Q. Rus sell.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25

Henry had seven pet rabbits worth 30 cents each until Johns yellow dog was turned into the shed with them over night. How much more did Henry lose than John?
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25

A tramp is crossing field 1t the rate of twenty miles an hour, and a farmers bull is after him at the rate of thirty. The distance to the near est fence is one-fourth of a mile. At what point will the tramp be over taken if he doesn't grow wings and take to the air? -Ex.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-25

There are 250 humble bees in a nest and five boys set out to break it up. How many bees are there to boy? If the five boys tumble over four fences six feet high to get away, what is the total height?
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21

jutant general of the army, generally
accounted to be the richest man in that
organization, has rendered his resigna-
ton. to take effect Feb. I, 1903. The
resignation has been accepted and Col
onel Johnston has been granted leave
of absence to the date of his resigna-
ton. The Colonel leaves the army be-
cause it is necessary for some one of
the family to take charge of the i'm
mense yandergrift estate who can de-
vote to it his personal attention. In or
der to do that he will have to spend a
good deal of time in Pittsburg, and af-
ter this winter the Colonel and
Mrs. Johnston will probably be-
come residents of that city. where
they are very well known by reason
of Mrs. Johnston's residence there
while she was Miss vandergrift.
The retiring officer is a man of great
capacity and untirins energy. He was
the Generals aide during the trip of
the American Generals to the German
army manoeuvres. He is' native
of Pennsylvania, and was appointed to
the academy In 1876.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21
"A GOOD SAMARITAN
Being Helped Himself Wishes
to HeIp Others.

The papers were never so filed with
advertisements of remedies that will
cure every known disease, as they
companied by letters from people, tes-
tifying in the strongest terms to the
virtue and merit Of the particular pre-
paration advertised; but because so
much is claimed for the medicine it
has come to ;, the point where most
readers regard such testimonials as
pure fakes" and made up out of
whole cloth. ~
We are glad however to vouch for
the reliability Of the following from
Mr.. VIM. Lichtenwaiter, proprietor OF
the largest printing house in CantoA
O., regarding the Pyramid Pile Cure,
for which nothing is claimed except
that 1t will cure any and every form
of Piles.
l"For several months past / have re-
ceiyed so many inquiries from suf-
ferers asking IL my testimonial is
authentic, that l am inclined to send
in bill to you for postage and
stationery.
1t ls now two years since | was
last troubled, and my rectum is as
clear and clean as any man WHO
never had piles, although l suffered
with protruding, bleeding and inter-
nal piles for twenty-seven years. 1
will not attempt to detail the agony
suffered, being too happy to say I
believe l am cured. after two years
Of evidence.
what will cure one man will some
times not cure another; whether 1t
was the Pyramid Pile Cure that cured
me, j cannot say; but have been
free from piles for two years after
using your treatment. | leave suf-
ferers to draw their own conclusions.
will answer any communication
that a suffer may ask. and refer to
any business house, bank or manu-
facturer of Canton, o., concerning my
identity, among whom have lived
for forty-eight years."
Pyramid Pile Cure is sold by drug
gists for fifty cents package, or will
pc mailed to any address by Pyramid
Drug Co., Mhrshall, Mich. upon re-
ceipt Of price.
Drop this firm a card asking for
their little book describing the cause
md cure Of piles. II
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21
LEAVES ARMY.
Lieut. Johnston Wants 10 Look
After His Estate,

Washington. Nov. 21.-Lieutenant-
Colonel John A. Johnston, assistant ad-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21
A Thanksgiving Dinner.

Heavy eating is usually the first
cause of indigestion. Repeated at
tacks inflame the mucous membranes
lining the stomach, exposes the nerves
of the stomach, producing swelling
after eating, heartburn. headache.
sour risings and finally catarrh of the
stomach. Kodol relieves the infiam-
nation, protects the nerves and cures
the catarrh Kodol cures indigestion,
dyspepsia, all stomach troubles by
cleansing and sweetening the glands
of the stomach. For sale by all drug
gists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21
Needlcwork Guild
Is Doing.
An Organization Of
Much Importance.
Annual Collection Now Being
MN Made at Walsh Block

The annual collection of garments by
the local sections of the Needlework
Guild of America is now going on and
their hesdQuarters on the. second floor.
of,gthe ,Walsh block presents scene
of much animation and activity, as
the women in Charge receive and ar
range the many articles for distribu-
tion and inspection. This is the prin-
cipal day Of the affair which began
Thursday and will end at noon Satur-
day.
The society was founded by Lady
Henry Somerset of England and in 1885
the American Guild was organized
and Incorporated in Philadelphia, Pa,
Branches of this organization began to
form rapidly. and today they !, are
scattered all over the union. tx
The Guild is governed by certain
rules and by laws and any woman
who contributes two new articles, or
money, is elected n member and "a
member who collects % new articles
Is, made director. The object of
this organization is to give new articles
OF chothing to regularly organized
charities for distribution among their
worthy poor The Branch in this
City was organized in 1896 and is gov
erned by the President and Section
Presidents, Of which there are eleven,
who make disposition Of the articles
IN their possession by vote as to
where they shall be placed.
The annual collection is now taking
place and the many articles already
on hand, together with those to come
1n from other sources will be placed
on exhibition, It is earnesctly hoped by
the Guild that the charity loving pu-
bile will call at the rooms on the Sec
ond floor of the Walsh block, and see
what this Society is doing for the poor
of Akron. The various articles now
ready for distribution are Of sur
prisingly good quality. and the Guild
may feel justly proud Of its effort dur
ing the past year.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21
Cured Of Piles After 40 Yea =

Mr.. @. Haney, of Geneva, o., had
the piles for forty years. Doctors and
dollars could do him no lasting good.
newitt's Witch Hazel salve cun,d
him permanently. Invaluable for
cuts, bruises, sprains, iacerations, &C.
zema, tetter, salt .rheum, and all other
skin diseases. Look for the name De-
Witt ON the package-all others are
cheap, worthless counterfeits. For sale
by all druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21
PROMOTIONS
And Other Changes In
Company B.
Court Of Discipline Has Been APP
pointed Company Prospering.

There have been several changes
recently In the internal affairs Of
Company b, Eighth regiment. Quar-
termaster Sergeant james Thomas
has been relieved form detail as quar-
termaster, and returned to duty SER
geant. Corporal Austin B. Hanscom
has been appointed sergeant and
quartermaster Corporal Edward
sohn has been promoted to sergeant.
Artificer William Bordner and pri-
Yates Paul Bertsch and Clyde FiIley
have been promoted to corporals, and
all the promotions date from Nov. IL.
A Court of Discipline has been ap-
pointed. to convene from time to
time as occasion may arise, II will
consist of Sergeant Edward Sohn.
Corporal John Dorfance and Corporal
Paul Bertsch. .
There is much activity and interest
among the members of the company,
and it Is stated that there is also
good attendance at drills. Prepara-
tions are being made for target prac-
tice. and the marksmanship of the men
will be improved and ali the men made
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

and all Throat, Chest and Lung trou-
bles. got soaked by RAIN says Ger
trude e. Fenner, Muncie,. Ind, and
contracted severe cold and cough.
| failed rapidly; lost 4s pounds. Ny
druggist recommended One Minute
Cough Cure. The first bottle brought
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21

100000 boxes Of glass a month for six
months, at a minimum price of SS per
cent off list, which is the same as the
price Of the last contract. The price
is to be advanced every go days.
The three combinations agree to sell
no glass to any jobbers outside of the
association.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21
one Minute Cough Cure

Is the only harmless cough cure that
gives quick relief. Cares Coughs,
Colds, Group, Bronchitis whooping
Cough, Pneumonia, Asthma. LaGrippe
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21
HIGHER PRICE
FOR GLASS, TOO

The conference of window glass man.
ufacturers and jobbers, held in Column
bus, resulted in contract which will
insure higher prices than ever in the
window glass market. The three COM
binations of manufacturers have con-
tracted with the National Glass Job
bers' Association for the delivery OF
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21

relief; several cured me. l am back
TO my old weight. 14S pounds. One
Minute Cough Cure cuts the phlegm.
relieves the cough at once, draws out
inflammation. cures Group. An ideal
remedy for children. For sale by ~
druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21

be improved and all the men made
familiar with the use of the Spring
field rife, with which the National
guard is equipped in this state.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-21

THANKSGIVING DAYEXCURSIoN.
b. & o. II. r. to all stations within
a radius of $50 miles, Nov 26 and 27,
good returning until 2sth inclusive,
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-03
7 II E.

In this issue viii be found the an
nouncement of Price Dockery as n
candidate for the office of sheriff and
tax collector of Randall,coun ty. Mr.
Dockery is II of the old timers, well
known to every man in the county;
he has ever been on the side of NOR
atty and good government, he is an
honest, fearless, upright man, one
always in the right place, and II
elected will no doubt give perfect
satisfaction to the people. We COM
mend him.to your Judgment feeling
sure You can make no mistake in
voting for him.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-03
WRIGHT.

Did YOU ever see as hot weather on
the Plains as w had last week?
Tuesday, oath the thermometer reg
istered 1917 just after noon and at
dusk 81. Such hot winds just parch-
ed the English pea and bean vines.
Still needing rain around Wright.
The Indian corn has begun to suffer,
the other forage crops are looking
well,
The Holiness people start their
wagons this morning to Canyon
City after lumber to build their
arbor or shed to hold their camp
meeting under. They are going to
build on the Walker homestead \
mile south OF Wright just across the
road east OF viii Bookout's old
home. The meeting commences
Thursday 10th and runs over to the
2Sth. Everybody is invited. 1t isto
be Il self-supporting meeting. Sever
al are going to tent.
Rev. Hollers commences u meeting
at Wright Saturday 9TH, also one at
Liberty conducted by Revs. Powell
and Cook. 1t seems that this part
Of the country is meeting struck. We
bid them all, go forward.
Sickness is about the same as last
week.
Mrs. Thornton's father and broth
er, from near Waco, are visiting the
Plains. suppose the old gentleman
is near a hundred years old and is
very feeble.
Mr.. Hamilton and Miss Manerva,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tudor and little Miss
Susie, Mr.. and Mrs. PARKWAY. Mr..
Sawyers, Mr.. and Mrs. Bass, Mr..
Tracy and Miss Willie, and Mr.. Pack
have all gone pluming down in Mot
ley county.
Miss Jennie Storts has gone to
Plainview to finish up her studies In
music.
Mr.. Forest has gone to Canyon
on "A flying trip. HeeXpects to make
it in two days with his wagon.
Nothing more for this time.
Cricket.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-03

In this issue we are authorized to
present for your favorable consider
alton the name OF Mr.. b. Frank
Smith as n candidate for the office OF
sheriff and tax collector OF Randall
county. He has been employed for
some years as Il boOk-keeper for
Smith, Walker & Company and is in
every way qualified to fill the posi-
ton he seeks. Mr.. Smith Is a mod
est, retiring gentleman, nevertheless
he is u man OF sterling integrity and
fully endowed with every attribute
essential to the makeup of Il good
officer. Carefully consider his claims
before casting your vote.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-03
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Office ofthe Comptroller OF
The Currency,

Washington, D. c., June II, '02.
Whereas, by satisfactory evil
dence presented to tide under
signed it has been made to APP
pear that "The Tulia National
Bank, in the town of Tulia, in
the county of Swisher, and state
of Texas, has complied with all
the provisions Of the Statutes
of the United States, required
to be complied with before an
association shall be authorized
to commence the business of
banking:
Now therefore /, Thomas p.
Kane, Deputy and Acting Comp
troller of the Currency, do here.
by certify that the "Tulia Ma
tional Bank" in the town of
Tulia, in the county of Swisher,
and state of Texas, is authoriz-
ed 10 commence the business of
Banking as provided in Section
Fifty one hundred and sixty
nine of the Revised Statutes of
the United States.
In testimony whereof,
witness my hand and
SEAL) seal of office this elev-
enth day of June, 1902.
T. 2. Kane,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller
of the Currency.
No. 6298.