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Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-27

Some corn planters will plant part
Of the time, others will plant most OF
the time, but the Moline planters will
plant all OF the time. Just put the
corn in the box and drive-tbe
planter will do the rest.
FERRIs & CAuTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-27
stove Repairs

Tin cutters aud tin work d all
kinds G. LESLIE FERaIs.
d&wtm2 Opposite PuStassee
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-27
PRESIDING JUDGE
CORONER.
MONEY! MONEY MONEY

II you want to borrow money on
good real estate security or wish to
renew or extend an existing loan, we
can give you rates that defy compe-
tltion. See us before applying.
LAKENAN & BARNES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-27

The Mexico Poultry Co. wants your
poultry and eggs. wifi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-27
LONE BRANCH I1EMs

1CAf0 DAtdAfth II luo.
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
Lone BRANCH, Feb. 25.- Ed Pitcher
is very i'll Of pneumonia.
Uncle Morehead Dowell is still con
fined to his room.
Jim, son Of W, II. Berry and wife, il
very low with pneumonia.
Mr.. S. Wright who died of pneu
monia, vas buried at Long Branch
the 18th.
Several members or the Cauthorr
family are sick.
Aunt Mary Berry is confined to hel
bed with dropsy.
DR.. Berry is moving to Mexico. He
will occupy the old Mason property.
The Donaldson West wedding will
take place March s..
Bert Berrey and Leona Blum will
be married on Feb. 26.
Jimmie Dowell has rented Frank
C~rayford's place. His sister, Eta,
will keep house for him.
Jim Spires has bought a farm neal
Tulip and moved to It.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-27
FROM ROWEgA.

Correspondence OF the Ledger
RowENA, Feb. 25.-Born, to G. II.
Brooks and wife, a boy.
Frank Ward and family have moved
to the w. W. Willis place.
DR.. G. w. Austin lost his gold medal
Sunday morning while calling on a
patient.
Prof. Cauthorn visited his parents
near Moline Saturday night and Sun
day.
John Carter and family have moved
to Mexico to reside.
Marvin Emmons and wife, of Santa
Fe, were the guests of ]. j. Walker
and family Friday.
There is a great deal Of sickness
here.
Vera Hoyt has pneumonia.
j. j. Walker purchased 80 shocks OF
fodder from Cecil Mallory at 75c per
shock.
Prof. Holloway left Monday for
Kirksyille, where he will attend the
Normal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-27
DULY ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
DULY, Feb. 26.-C. +. Schopp is in
st. Louis on business.
The Hamilton brothers, of Benton
City, visited friends in this vicinity
Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Britt will I'LL his regular
appointment at Trinity Sunday
March 2,
John Belshea has rented a farm neal
Martinsburg and will move there next
week.
l.. d. Lambert visited friends in
Benton City Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Miss Annie Hopkins closed a six
month term of school at Sneed Friday.
Frank Dowell has moved TO his
farm formerly owned by John Rut-
ter.
The Misses Williams, OF Mexico,
were the guests Of Ella Showers last
week.
Everything brought fair prices at
the VIM. Dorgan sale Friday, horses
bringing from $50 to sos.
The entertainment given by Duly
school Feb. % was very satisfactory
to all concerned. The programme
was good from first to last and was
much enjoyed by a well-hlled house.
A play, "Tlmothy Delana's Court
ship" was well acted by Chas. Clap
per, Irwin Lambert, Clyde Fox and
Leora Fox and Ella Showers. The pu-
pills of the school were assisted by the
above named parties and Thomas
Brenton and Ward Parsons, Miss An
ME Lewis and Master Craven Belshea,
and in their music by Bertha Snidow,
Helen Cross, Mary Cross and Frank
Bush, VIM. Cross and Jay Phillips Ar
thur and Pearl Hamilton very kindly
furnished instrumental music for the
occasion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-27

FOR rent, sale OF trade, a large house
ana I'VE lots, in fifth block from square.
3td-ltw ]. G. BAssFoRD.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
catnut From sIILvorn..

Probably but a small percentage Of
the fishermen who use flies strung with
fine translucent catgut are aware that
the almost uubrcakable substance that
holds the hooks against the fierccst
struggles Of the struck fish comes from
silkworms. The principal center OF
the manufacture Of this kind OF cat
gut Is the island Ct Procida. in the bay
Of Naples. but most Of the silkworm-
employed are raised near TORE An
nunziata, AZ the foot OF Nesuvius. The
caterpillars are killed just as they are
about 10 begin the spinning of cocoons
the silk glands are removed and sub
jected 10 process Of pickling. which
Is n secret OF the trade. and aftervard
the threads are carefully drawn OUT
Icy skilled workers. mostly women. The
length OF the thread varies from a
foot 10 nearly twenty inches.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
The NcrdIct Of "a Jury.

Nothing T. more uncertain than the
action of jury" said lawyer prom
iucnt In New York. Il remember a
story my father told me when l was a
boy in Alabama. The story was Of his
Satanic majesty and plain citizen
who met one day on narrow pathway
cut in the edge Of cliff On one side
there yawned a precipice; on the other
side was the solid rock. There was
only room FOR one TO pass. and OF these
two one must lie down and let the 9th
cr walk over him.
IF you'n PROFOUND three questions
l can't answer suggested Satan. III
Tic down aud let You pass over my
body The citizen asked:
What IS whittier than snowy
Cotton was the answer
What IS swceter than sugar.
THAT'S easy ag0in-molasses.'
What will be the next verdict ren.
dered ia this county by petit jury
Pass on your way said the devil
as he made a carpet OF himself"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03


In a uDl-auoiius. cf, i.r. youny
nAan whose tJme Is Iair. carr - deep
y Sm.ti,n with the clari4s az "a A1ang
woman who resides wish her neither i'm
q pretty Villa near SaullaGc Oh the
line OF the Troy and New England rail.
road lie asked permission OF his in
amorata 10 call upon her at her home.
aud the young woman accorded him
the privilege. Mr. Carr reached the
villa where his Juliet resided and
pressed the electric button at the door.
The ring WAS answered. by the mother
OF the young woman. The latter had
never seen the young man. I'm Mr.
Carr" he said. bowling profoundly.
Um-er-welL" was the reply which
staggered him. you may sit ON the
stoop until one comes along"
Five minutes later the daughter told
her mother she expected a caller and
asked who had rung the bell. She was
informed that there was young man
sitting ON the stoop who had missed q
ear. The daughter looked through the
blinds and saw her lover perchcd dis
conSolately on the steps. He was quick
" within the portals and mutual eX
plantations followed Albany Press aud
knickerbOckcr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
Florida Everglades.

Scientists claim that the soil OF the
everglades in Florida is the richest i'm
the world and would. il drained. pro
huce marvellous crops of nearly any
thing planted. 1t is proposed to re-
claim this immense tract. which Gov
crs nearly 1000 square miles by build
ing drainage canals TO take on the wa
ter and at the same time serve as a
means OF transportation between plan
tatons. Contrary to the general belief.
the everglades are healthful the water
is sweet and pure. and there is almost
total absence Of fevers and epidemic
diseases.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
Turcomnn brides.

When TurcOman belle is 10 be set
tied in life. the whole tribe turns out.
and the young lady. being allowed the
choice Of horses, gallops away from
her suitors. She avoids those she dis
likes and seeks TO throw herself i'm the
way OF the object OF her affections. The
moment she * caught she becomes the
wife OF her captor. who. dispensing
with further ceremony, takes her 10
his tent
The bride race is also an established
custom among the Kalmucks. and the
girls are such excellent hOrsewomen
that we are told. il would be impos-
sibie TO catch one against her will
london Standard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03

Boss your boss just as soon as you
can. Try il on early. There is moth
ing he viii like 50 well If he is the
right Kind of boss. IL he Is not. he is
not the man for you TO remain with.
Leave him whenever you can. even AT
a present sacrifice. and ind one capa-
bic Of discerning genius. Our young
partners in Carnegie Bros. won theii
spurs by showing that we did not
know half as well what was wanted as
they did--Carnegie's Empire of Bust
ness"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
Oxford aud American students.

oxford is far from being the most
progressive OF the worlds colleges. IL
is the intellectual center of all that is
undemocratic. IL is the bUlwark OF the
monarchical system. the defender of
the British ariStocracy. the foe OF re
ligious freedom. Ii is absurd TO sup
Iose that this ancient Institution. with
Is 5000 students. will be much affect
oil 10y the influx of a hundred callow
American boys. On the contrary. the
stamp that oxford will put upon its
American students will. we sincerely
believe. render them unit for a useful
career as citizens of the United States.
A postgraduate course in Europe may
be all right. but British education FOR
an American life is not-San Francis
co Argonaut.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
MadaE%Scar.- Two Climates.

The island Of MAZDA gaScar has tw.
distinct climates, two classes Of native,
and two classes Of fauna and fora
The island is about the size or France
Along the coast IL is tropical and ma
iarious. and the natives are darker than
In the interior The interior is hiei
tabl"iand and mountainous. There th,
climate IS cooler and the natives small
pr and lighter In color than on an,
coast. But in the interior they are
more intelligent. aud they rule the is
land.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
N,..raxua. ~ Their. 4. n can.,.

III mere - =
The construction OF the transisth-
milan waterway through the productive
country OF Nicaragua means To that
country an opening up OF its latent re
sources. immigration and Improved
transportation facilities. The cOnstrue-
ton Of the cana viii draw thousands
Of foreigners to the country. both capt
talsts and labor. and il requires 10
stretch OF the imagination 10 see this
increasing population spreading over
the adjacent country both TO the north
and 10 the south aud settling on the
lands which can be had for the asking.
Where there are now ouly dense for
eSts. Ilvery lakes. rushing mountain
streams and silent prairies with tall.
waving grass there viii spring up
towns and villages. plantations and
farms. and q new geographical and
commercial center of the western hem
sphere.-Outlook.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
Had to swallow Many Things.

An amusing anecdote is related of
the late Hungarian statesman Tisza.
who when one day dining at the Hot.
burg with the Austrian emperor placed
a large pear upon his plate at dessert.
The emperor remarked to his minis
ter that cold fruit after a hot dinner
was Injurious to the digestion.
Tisza replied. The stomach Of a
Hungarian premier. your majesty. Is
obliged to be strong one"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
A GOOD COuGh MEDICINE

Ii speaks well for Chamberlain Cough
Remedy when druggists use il in their
own families in preference to any other
I have sold Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy for the past five years with com
plete satisfaction 10 myself and custom
ers. SAYS Druggist j. Goldsmith. Van
Etten. y. \. Il have always used it in
my own family both for ordinary coughs
and colds and for the cough following
Ia grippe. and lind it very efilcacious"
For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03

Call at NJ. NJ. Lewis drug store and
get free sample OF ChamberIain's Sto-
mach and Liver Tablets. They are an
elegant physic. They also improve the
appetite, trengtshen the digestion and
regulate the liver and bowels. They are
easy to take and pleasant in effect.
NJ. NJ. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
Nothing Remarkable.

Mrs Grumpps Cooking up from the
paperl-A brother and sister who had
not seen each other for sixteen years
met accidentally the other day.
MIR. Grumpps-Huhi a brother and
sister seldom meet any other way.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03

"The easiest title in the world to hon.
estly acquire" said the tobacconist to
the wooden Indian. lis that OF profess
or, for isn't any man who processes TO
he a professor necessarily a professor z"
Syracuse Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
A. Good az ANY One There.

Brown-Were you the best man at
Hobson's wedding?
Green-No, ! guess not, but was
Just as good as any man there.-Chica-
20 News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03

Teaeher-No one can arrest the digit
Of time
Pupil-Well, as was coming to school
this morning stopped two minutes
Detroit Free Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
VIRGINIA cLOTHgNc HogiSE

WHdNV7A CUTTING HOUSE.
Mems, Boys and Chdrens CT OTILrD1~ do,
Furnishings Shoes, Hats, Cps Etc
splendid assortment OF all newest and best: not garment
tna ism all 1t should be in quality and STYLE; all as care
uy made as hghcss makers DO custom work is more
accurate as to tit and finish We also the sole agents Of the
Seamless Overall the invention, strong and comfortable
guarantee with every pair patented Feb H. 1902 Don't g
your Gd place the Virginia Clothing House. H. FALK Propr
Ola Nam S Open evenings till o'clock Out of town orders
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03

a man Just called. doctor. an ugly
fellow. who asked II you were in and
said Dc wanted 10 give you horse
whipping"
"Mcli. and what did you tell himf''
Il said ] was extremely sorry. hut
you were not at homer"-Der Dorf1ar
bier
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03

Wife-Arthur, wen have to 20 with
out breakfast this morning.
Arthur-Why;
Wife-The cooks sick .-Woman's
Home Companion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03

The oldest royal dynasty in the world
Is that OF Japan. which goes back un.
broken for 1900 years.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18
INVENTOR OF THE BATON.
Who First Introduced the Band
Leaders Wand.

The inventor of the baton has been
discovered. According to the investi-
cations of Frenchman the credit be-
longs to Lully, the composer, who
eventually had cause to regret his in
vention.
Before he adopted the baton, con-
ductors were in the habit of pounding
on the floor with their feet or clapping
their hands to mark the time. Lully
found it wearisome to keep his foot
constantly in motion, and so used a
stick to strike the floor and beat time.
He used pole six feet long.
One day he brought down the pole
with such force that it struck his foot
and made deep wound. He paid no
attention to the matter. The wound
grew worse and ultimate' caused his
death.
After his time conductors tried
more and more to improve the baton
and it was ultimately brought to it's
present form.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18
Tall Men in Indiana.

A record of the height of Indiana
soldiers in the civil war shows that
out of 11s,254 there were 15,047 feet
10 inches high, s,706 feet IL inches.
$3.50 feet high, 2,614 feet / inch,
1857 ) feet two inches, <06 6 feet 3
inches, and 336 over 6 feet inches.
Commenting on these statistics, DR..
Gould. actuary of the United States
sanitary commission, writes: 1T is
evident from our statistics that the
Indiana men are the tallest of all M
tives OF the United States and these
latter the tallest of all civilized coun-
tries"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18

The people of viniIta should be
thankful that they are go well Sit
usted, when their condition is con-
trasted with people in macy parts
Of the east. The spectacle Of child
labor, unrequited, and pinched by
cold and hunger. In this great
west there is work for all at living
wages, and coal famine OF long
duration is impossible. 1t is Q
great privilege to live in this mag
nificent country.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18
Advertisement for Proposals fol
United s afss Jails, Indian Ter
IilorY

Proposals are invite for the construction
and completion Of United Stites jail build
ings il the indisn Territory one each at
Vinita. south McAlestrr. Ardmore and
muskogee.i The Northern. Central. SOUTH
ern aud esfern districts. respectively. OF
the Indian Territory. The form In which
the proposals are desired may be ascertained
by calling np0n the United States marshal
at any of the abeve-named places-and which
provide:
% For furnishing and erecting complete
four Jail buildings. one each at the
above places named. except the steel
and iron work. etc;
c2) For furnishing and erecting in position
the steel and iron work;
~ For furnishing and erecting complete
the entire four buildings. including
steel and iron work;
a. For furnishing and erecting complete
any one of the four buildings. except
the steel and iron work.
Plans and Specifications for the entire
| work may be had on application 70 the gen.
| eral agent. Department of Justice washing
| ton. D c. or to the United States marshal
| al any one OF the above-named places.
4 Proposals must be addressed to the At
4 torney- General. Washington, d. g.. up e
1 noon Of Monday. December p. 1902. At which
1 time they viii be opened. The right TO re-
isct any and AL bids Is reserved.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18

Don't forget the election of school
directors Saturday. This is the
most important election we have.
We are spending more money on
our schools than on all else pm
bined. We have recently bonded
the town in the sum of sl2 900 for
school purposes and Of our ten
mill tax, elk mills goes for the
schools.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18
saved At Graves Brink.

II know would long ago have been
10 my grave" /" writes Mrs. S. II. New
som, OF Decatur, Ala, iii it had not
been for Electric Bitters. For three
years / suffered untold agony from
the worst forms OF indigestion, water
brush, stomach and bUwel dyspepsia.
But this excellent medicine did me q
world Of good. Since using II ! can
eat heartily and have gained 80
pounds For Indigestion, loss Of ap-
petite, stomach, liver and kidney
troubles Electric Bitters are positive
guaranteed cure. Only SOC at Peoples
ana A. w. Foreman's drug stores. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18

Adair. /. T, Dec g. 1902.
Dear Santa Claus-I would like to have story
book to read little set of dishes top1ay with and to
set my dolls table, large doll with long curly hair
to play with, ring to wear Tn my iger. pair 2,
skates for Maud, a pair of gloves for mamma, and
''''e N~'''' ''''' LEIA CUMMING. age il years.
Carthage, Mo-, Dec I3, 1902.
Dear Old Santa Claus once lived in Vinita, tho
was not near so large then as am now am ten
years old and pretty good sized by for that age
am in the Fourth grade and have some good olu
times with some of my schoolmates who think that
they can lick any new boy who comes to town, ]
want you to know that can hold the fort like to
90 to school frst-rate believe that of all things
that would like most this Christmas would DC par
of leather eggings, and think am pretty sure to
get them Well. do hope that all little children,
both rich and poor may be we'll remembered this
Christmas Give my love to my little Cherokee niece,
little Miriam Louise Harlin. Hoping soon to hear
from The Golden Rule, with five golden dollars, am
P. POLLARD HILL"
Vinita, T., Dec l3. 1902
Dear Old Santa Claus Remember The Golden
Rule store where you get your moneys worth and
bring me whatever you think Deserve AM out of
everything You will find my Golden Rule sox
after hard years wear, on the same old chair.
Lovingly, BENNIE HARKRIDER
Vinita. T. Dec l5 1902.
Dear Santa C1aus-I thought would write 10 you
this morning My name is Claude Thompson and
live at No 5, South Smith street. Now Santa,
want YOU to bring me battleship, My big brothers
are on one and want to one and learn how they
are made and when get old enough will go to
where they are; and would like to have tram 100
Now. dear Santa, You must remember the poor chill
dren, too, for they will want to get something l am
eipht wears old. CLAUDE THOMPSON.
Vinita,I /. T., Dec 15 1902
Dear Santa Claus-Pesse bring me pair OF gloves
and pair of rubbers. have two sisters and Ihree
brothers Allie my little sister, wants set OF dishes
and doll; Alma wants doll and pair OF gloves;
jeff wants pair of skates and my brother next 70
Jeff wants cap. am eight years old live about
three miles from town and attend school IN town.
please tor't forget me. live in white house on
hill You can look in the crib and get your rein
deers some corn while you come on ! VIII have
hot fire for you because know you will be cold My
sister is sick and mamma cannot come to town to &
these things MARY WooDALL
Vinita 1. r., Dec IL, 1902
Dear Santa claus-wil1 you bring me a little pair
of goats and little dray wagon also an air gun and
story book. oSSAk ,Jor Ed
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18

Vinita, l. t. Dec 10, 1902.
Dear Santa Claus will just write few lines. as
want lust a few things will be very glad It you
wi bri some of the things that want. As you
come in the house through the broken window, go IN
the dining room md back the table cloth ana
find some cakes and pies and large turkey, and
want u 10 cat all you can and when you start away
want ynu to leave NE overcoat and cap and
some candy and nu and one BIZ orange live on
North Wilson street. 420 n YonTs truly. o ,..xs
Vinita, l. T., Dec. H. 1902.
Dear Santa Claus--As it will be Christmas and
was afraid you would not find me, thought ! had
better write you letter You remember, dear Santa,
Virgil Miller who lived in It Louis! Well, we nave
move to Vinila, and hope you will tnd me. would
like to have pair of skates and Robinson crusoe
book and some candy Now Santa, as you have SO
many childre to e. fer, wi not ask for anymore;
but Pile Sc don't forget We will be sure not 10 have
any fire in the stove so you get down our Chin
ney I am ten years old and my address + Is,
Lock box 1874. VIRGIL MILLER
White, / T. Dec S, 1902.
Mr. Santa Claus d ar Santa;-YouI eadquarters
so hear are at the Golde Rule, so VIII tell you
what want and it may be that you can fill my order
there. want new gold ring and new pair OF
stockings to hang up or Christmas mine are too
small And want dolly with real hair and
t at can TX and go to eep and new picture book
and one If tho coats at the lien Rule. BE sure
and come down the chimney for IT is tomorrow. III
leave the door open for you; and be very quiet and
don't fall the coal bucket for you Will wake the
folks I am sure j will close and give some one else
chan to tell their wants. My age is 9 years. My
name is,
VERA TIBBLES.-Good by.
Vinita, l. T.
Dear Santa--Please bling stove that will
cook, pot to boil meat fancy pan to bake cake,
with pipe coming up IN IT. aloll and et Of dishes
SO can have dinner and invite Grace, Ruth. Maydy
SARA CRORR.
Vinita. l. T., Dec. Q, 1902.
Dear Santa Claus--Will you please bring me
few book aud Do MT care ~haeise YOU bring.
me- You have be 10 30 gopd ~ me feel that 4
can trusi y u, juss 50 IL Is rometbing nice | do
not care / like tine hooks because am find OF
reading and the lead them 30 my friends and
t<lk abnut hem. 1 am nj. ears DID, my
birthday IL Christnas eve so VIII <4u bring me
asoa birthday present. HUI
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-18

The staten ent that II the Indian
territory don't get statehood now
that it may be left out ten years is
hardly in the bounds OF reason.
The trend Of events now is thai
statehood will come for the simple
reason that agitation will 90 o.
until it is accomplished. The state
hood fight will go on until the tor
rltory bac0mes state.