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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-03
PARROT TAUGHT TO THINK.
Reasoning Power Developed in an
Intelligent BIRD by a simple
Process


M. Pierre Hachet Souplet, writing on
the intelligence of birds and animals,
relates a remarkable accomplishment
on the part Of a parrot. lie admits
that the bird was an exceptionally
clever specimen, and he considers it's
achievement indicates the high water
mark of psychical possibilities as far
as parrots are copcerned, says the
Paris Press.
He had taught Polly to use the
words cupboard" and ladder" and
as he climbed the ladder he had sue
ceeded in inducing the bird to articu-
late the word climb" Every day
when the bird was brought into the
laboratory a small cupboard was
opened and Polly helped herself to
hempseed. One day, however, instead
Of the cupboard being placed where
she could reach 1t. it was hauled up
near the ceiling, and the ladder was
placed among several other articles in
the corner of the room.
The question to be decided was
whether the bird. seeing that the cup
board was out Of M. Hachet Souplet's
reach. would have sufficient intelli-
gence to use words it knew in their
proper sequence. The first days ex-
pertinent was a failure The parrot
screeched cupboard" cupboard" :"
beating its wings and biting the bars
Of its cage in anger but it got no
farther. That day the bird received
millet. which it did not care for; the
hempseed. which 1t was very fond Of,
being locked in the cupboard.
Next day Pollywas In a greater tenn
per than ever. and after desperate
effort to finally break through the bars
of her cage she finally caught sight Of
the cupboard near the ceiling. In
stantly came the words Ladder
climb-cupboard, and polly having
learned her lesson the cupboard was
brought down and she was rewarded
with some hempseed
M Hachet Souplet looked upon this
incident as a proof of the association
OF ideas in the birds mind. as no one
had ever taught the parrot the phrase
she created.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-03

G Unger, 2ll Maple ST., Champaign,
III, writes ''I was troubled with hack
ing cough for a year and thought
had consumption. tried great many
remedies and was under the care of ply
sicians for several months. used one
bottle Of Foley's Honey and Tar. It
cured me, and have never been troub-
led since Sold by Shanahan & Mitch
ell. dw
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-03
Wanted to be
HedrdErOm!

II there is an invalid woman, suffering
from female weakness, prolapsus, OF
falling Of womb, or from leucorrhea
who has used DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription without complete success, the
undersigned proprietors and makers Of
that world-famed medicine would like
TO hear from such person-and Il will be
to her advantage to write them as they
offer, in perfect good faith, a reward Of
$500 for any case Of the above maladies
which they can not cure.
$4,000 FORFEIT will also be paid If
they cannot show the original signature
Of the individual volunteering the testi-
monial below, and also Of the writer's Of
every testimonial among the thousands
which they ary constantly publishing,
thus proving their genuineness.
WORLDS DIsPENsARy MEDICAL As
ISOLATION. Propretors, Buffalo, n. Y.
A Massachusetts woman. Mrs. Carrie P. Kan
uaford of No. g. Hale Street Beverly Mass.
who 4 well known socially there. being Treas
urer q the order u the Eastern star. wrote her
experience follows e Your Farurita Pre-
rc1ption "a without doubt. TIE finest remedy
on The MARKET to-day, for Female difficulties. I
suffered for four wears WIKI pains every period.
and I dreaded the approach ef the time as
knew Il meant two or three days misery. Tried
NCNrftA AllIETEuI MluEIN ALHEIAI4tu EEuIculcs.
and found that they did me no good whatever
one day friend called who had suffered as
was suffering. and who told ne that she had
been cured through the use q Dr. Pie1ce's Pa
voriie Prescription. 40 purchased q package. ]
found that the real value of vour medicine was
Erenter even than my expectations. and the
next month bad hardly any pains. The fol-
lowing month had none a. al and found that
my general hcalth vas much better and new
life and strength had come to me-
~Favoriie Prescription makes weak
women strong. sick women we'll Ac-
cept no substitute for the medicine
which works wonders for weak women.
The Common Sense Medical Adviser.
zoos large pages in paper covers, is sent
free on receipt Of ~ one-cent stamps tc
pay expense Of mailing osiy. Adfgess
Or. R y. Pierce. Brfaio. )
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-03
Landofferings.

Fine $50 acre farm, well improved.
800 acre farm.
1000 acre ftrm aud ranch--all reas-
enable. close U Yinita. These are
good bargains.
A rev OF our leases which We are
oiierug Tor sale:
$40 acre near Vinita, sl-O Improved
~ith farm and meadow lauds.
300 acre far'u aud rancn.
Aiso several smaller Improved
farm-.
We can offer these for nve years a.
less than their value. call and see
as II interested
CANFHEf.1-M MARRs
REsL EsfATE COMPANY
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-03

IbAN " MA SIX centuries AEOs
Some Of the ancient agreements be-
tween the little Swiss states were
very noteworthy. In l243 Bern and
Fribourg made covenant which last
ed for more than 200 years. BY which
they agreed that even a war between
them should not destroy their agree
ment. that no war between them
should be entered on without a pre-
vious attempt at Cancellation. and
that within - days of the end of
any feud all territory conquered and
spoils Of war must be returned to
their owners. Cities which $50 years
ago could agree TO such terms de-
serve to live in history. Basic Schaff-
hausen and Appenzell a few years
later were wise and far-sighted
enough TO agree 'to sit still and seek
Cancellation" in case Of differences be-
tween them. just over 500 years ago
the Swiss confederation was found.
ed by the three tiny mountain states,
Uri. schwys and Nidwalden. which.
remaining small and unimportant
themselves. have. by the force OF the
idea of union. drawn 10 themselves
from time to time larger states and
powerful cititss. till to-day the Swiss
nation can. IN proportion to its Size
and population. boast Of prouder
history and greater benefits 10 man
kid tnan any other nation in Eu.
rome.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-03

S. 5. Asgew, representing the Daily
aud Weekly Wagner Sayings, was In
gown today, aud made tue Chieftain
a peasant cali. Mr. A~kew says that
Wagner Is not % boom but s
steadily growing with a bright future
VIII have her waterworks system
completed iu the uear future; and
will gravel aud pave her streets work
ou them has already 0egun aud viii
be completed BY the 20th Of Septem-
Ter several stone buildings are un-
der course OF construction.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-03
MAY NOT BE SERIOUS
Charges Not Of Nature 10 War
rant Criminal Prosecution -
Missourians Will Fight Propo-
sition to Finish. DO Not Pro-
pose to Lose Good Thing.

A Washington dispatch says:
Inquiries made by Mr.. Sallenber-
ger indicate that, while there have
been come discoveries in Indian
territory relative to frauds in con-
neetion with the star route con-
tract, they are not so extensive as
has been indicated. Mr.. McGinnis
assistant superintendent Of the
railway mail service, who has
been in the territory, had con-
ference this morning with Mr..
Shallenberger indicated that he
could not give particulars relative
10 what McGinnis bad f0nnd in
the territory in advance Of the de-
finite action by the department to
outline its conduct in any one di-
rectioD. II appears that in the
view Of the department there have
been some Irregularities in the
territory, but they are not OF a
nature to warrant criminal prose.
cution. Like most of the other
star route cases in the Southwest,
mkhe evidence collected by the as.
sistaul superintendent OF the rail
way mail service indicates that
star route brokers in the vicinity
Of Clinton, Mo have been operat
ing in the territory The contention
OF these men is that they are
within the provisions Of law, and
that the postofiice department
should be content with the return
received in the way Of good ser.
vice, and should lot concern IT,
self whether the contracts have
been sublet or not. Mr.. Shallen-
berger says that this is not the de.
partment's position. Ii takes the
stand that, 10 the government
makes contract with a man TO
handle a star route and be gives
bond and makes affidavit that be
will give his time and attention
TO the business Of carrying the
malls, it is an imposition upon
the government to discover that
Ghird person is really behind the
bidder and sharing in the emoiu-
ments.
Mr. Shallenberger two years
ago issued the new regulation re.
quiring men who handle the star
routes to live upon or con,igu Jus
70 them. The Clinton. Mo and
.nfther concerns took the position
that il they visited the section and
hunted up a man who would give
the service and bonded him and
supplied him with horses and
vehicle, Il was no concern OF the /
government if ne shared his emo
lument. The second assistant De.
clares that i! the government en-
ters into bona fide contract Win
a man &c give a service at stated /
price, il wants service to the full |
amount, and does not want the
service TO be Of such character as
will make it possible for him to
divide a percentage with a third
party. There is no disposition on
the part OF the department to
make radical Changes or sweeping
die missals in the postal service ia
the southwest. Mr. Shallenber
ger says that esch case Will be /
taken up on its msrits sud lis
posed Of Where It l. found that /
there nave been violations OF the
agreement with The government
as to subcontracting. the routes
wiz be advertised again and the /
expense Of The proceeding charged /
against the boni Of the original
contractor --Muskogee time.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-03

However slight at this time Of year
and IN this climate. it is the forerunner
Of malaria. A disposition to yawn, snd
an all tired out feeling even comes be
fore the chill. Herbine, by its prompt
stmulative action on the liver drives
the malaria germs out of the system,
purifes the blood, tones up the system
and restores health. soc at Peoples
drug store. dw
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-03
This Sale Commences Saturday, August
Ist, and Closes Saturday, August 9Th!
Special Prices as Follows:

Ladies $500 Strap Sandals and Oxfords
Ladies ESQ Strap Sandals and Oxfords
Ladies Strap Sandals and Oxords
Ladies so Strap Sandals and Oxfords....
Ladies I25 Oxfords ............. .....
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07
A PRONOUNCED SUCCESS.

Shields Park opens its third week
to splendid business. The large au-
dlence present was treated to the
strongest bill yet given and was not
slow to show their appreciation.
The following remarks was heard
as the crowd passed out of the gate
a splendid bill this week-a delightful
entertainment-the best yeti would
not believe a dog could show such
intelligence and many other compli-
mentary remarks ChenOwith the
great cOrnetiSt demonstrated his right
to the title of Americas greatest cor
net sOlOist The new team, Kehoe and
Rainier in their delightful singing,
dancing and club swinging speclaltles
became prime favOrites at once. This
is certainly one of the most meritOr-
iOus acts on the bill. Eva Thatcher
in her Irish character impersOnatlOn
brought forth round after round of ap
plause and sustained her last week :
reputation as an artist.
North, South and Dixie one of the
best teams on the great Shield cir
cult made their first appearance in
this city and captured the audience by
their clever musical acts, theil
comedy work is great, being full OF
pure, clean fun. The singing dog
| Dixie is a wonder and must be seen
| and heard to be thoroughly appre-
| ciated. Ronald Bradbury in his beau
| tiful illustrated songs and baritone
solo made deep impression on his
hearers. Thursday evening will be
amateur night in addition to the regu-
lar bill there will appear several OF
| Walla Walla's best amateurs
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Those who have visited Dreamlana
park are surprised at the changes
that a landscape gardener can make
in an unpromising tract of ground,
Charles Phillips. the owner OF the
park, has designed as neat a place as
can be imagined. There is a large
artificial lake upon which is. several
fine boats. In the center Of the lake
is an island which is a light house
and flag staff. The lake is spanned by
a wide, rustic bride. There is also
band stand, a fountain. large cage
for birds and animals. as we'll as oth-
er attractions. 1t is Mr.. Phillips IN
tention to make Dreamland park one
of the finest in the northwest if pat
rOnage will warrant the expenditure.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07
JOE BRISTOW'S PRAYER STUNT.
How the Future Fraud Chaser "Madt
Good"

Joseph Little Bristow, fourth assist
ant postmaster general, and the Wig
OrOus director Of the investigating
machinery of the postal service, once
| fuctuated between ministerial and
newspaper ambitions. At one time
he had fitted himself for the ministry
and was one of the most pious and
devout students at Baker university
being superintendent of the Sunday
school, leader of the young people
meetings, much given to lengthy re-
ligious talks and still longer prayers.
But between the world, the flesh and
the devil Bristow pondered, until he
finally drifted into journalism and
politics. Soon after his decision Bris-
tow visited the home of the Rev. Dr.
Quayle, a well-knOwn Methodist d.
vine. and the clergyman at once no
ticed Bristow's dfminution of de
voutness.
joe said the good DOCTOR Il feal
that your once high degree of spirit
uality has suffered some loss since
you left college. You are not so fer
vent as then, your testimonies are
brief and your prayers most distress
ingly short Quench not the spirit
and pray without ceasing"
That night at family worship DR.
Quayle read a chapter and asked
Bristow to lead in prayer. Brother
Joseph erstwhile theological stu
dent and since refOrmer of sweeping
administrative irregularities. prayed
with will.
10 no L
spiritual reputation, and he threw his
whole soul into that prayer. He
prayed for the Quayle family, for the
college of which he was a graduate
for its professors. for the Methodist
church Of Kansas. for the Methodist
church of the United States, for
MethOdism everywhere Then he
wandered into more general field
and prayed for the town, county and
state and the United States, and the
world at large. Being a narraw mind
ed bigot, he prayed for the other de-
nominations. whose members are la
boring in the same vineyard and work
ing to the same great end" BY this
time Mrs. Quayle quietly escaped
but BrlStOw prayed on. When he
had carried all the states and the
governors thereof up to the throne
of grace, and had left them there, he
reached out for the president. whom
he wanted to enfOld in the mercies of
the Lord, and then DR.. Quayles
daughter slipped out Still Bristow
kept on. He had rounded up the
principalities and powers. saints and
sinners, and was just reaching out
for the missionaries in Africa and the
heather in Asia, after a seventh trip
about the globe, when Dr.. Quayle
made his escape. The doctor came
back some time later and tapped the
lackslider softly on the arm.
Joe he said, in a low intense
voice, I'm ready to stop any time
you are"
'Amen,' exclaimed Bristow, with
out the suspicion of a smile, satisfied
that he had retrieved himself and
had done it noble"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07
R8.fF L0GB. NEWS OF TODAY

Garrison of Dixie is in the
clay.
,,..,.:.,,- ~ Ardross is a Walla Wal
. ... -.,, fr.m Milton today.
y n Johnson of ConneIl is among
VISITORS Is Wana Walla today.
,.,s.ra.. in Walla WaIla today.
James Fitzgerald, Dayton foundry
nan IS Iu the city today on business.
". q. hoonz, We! Known rreS-
rott business man. - III 'H7 CITY "
day
n, II RAW. of ind Wash has ar
-. ci+l. an . vici+ with
s-.--.
.'''~'S
NICK Ffshach. a well known Dayton
#.ror dealer is in WaIla WalIa today
2 T. WeayelT. a well known Pres
cot resident. arrived in the city on
business today.
LOUIS "'o77iill1ItI. d PIoll!I"eHI Sd
leon Ar0"vI "I di'9o"l : - III 'ne
city To-Day On business
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07
HAVE TO: HURRY.

Six days only are left to consult
the great Palmist and Clairvoyant;
three days in which Vendetta will
read for half price-50 cents a read
ing-three days only beginning Mon
day, July 6, 1903.
Bee Hive lodging house. Hours
from to II a. M; l to 9 p. n. Sun
days all day. Phone Red $50.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Walla Walla Wash, July 7. 1903.
Nominating certificates for city Of
ficials to be filled Monday, July 18th,
1903, must be filed in the city clerks
office on or before o'clock p. M.
July Sth, 1903
r. p. REYNOLDS,
City Clerk
Published in Walla Walla States
man, July 18th, 1908.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

w. D. Smith is the best equipped
funeral director in the city. Offers
largest assortment of goods at half
the price of competitors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Buy your spring chickens at the
Walla Walla Poultry market. Phone
White 772
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Pies. cakes and good bread at AL
heit's bakery, 211 West Main. Phone
Main lis.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Boiled and sliced ham. Pages mea
market. Phone Main 90.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Aster plants for sale. 25c a dozen.
129 ". Chestnut.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Trib destroys desire for tobacco.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

The Red Cross Society will hold a
meeting at Templar hall tomorrow,
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Fresh vegetables every morning at
Beck's grocery 108 E Alder.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Walla WaIla Athletic Club.
Bowling, Billiards, Pool. Thursday
afternoons for ladies. VIM. Verdinius,
Mgr, 1913 w. Alder.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Hustle for the Statesman coupons;
you can get the prize.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

The coupon contest is on. Get in
early. 1t is for you
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07
NEW LOCALS.

Walla Walla Meat Co. pays highest
cash price for all kinds of live stock.
West Main ST. Phone Main 46
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Cabbage plants-Beck' grocery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Be sure and clip the coupons in the
Statesman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Don't fai to take Turkish bath.
1t will cure your colds and prevent
rheumatism. Open day and night.
Lady attendants for the ladies on
Tuesdays from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m.
Hotel Louvre, 214 Main st.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

What are you doing for the States
man coupon prize?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

Everybody needs a good bicycle.
Get one by clipping Rambler coupons
from the Statesman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

me funeral of the late James w.
Jet who died suddenly at Baker
Cay Sunday night, took place from
the Cookery undertaking parlors a.
CLOCK this afternoon. Rev. Hol-
man B. turner of the First Baptist
church conducted the services which
were largely attended by friends. In
terment was in the city cemetery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-07

leIesCng ceremony Mrs. r. A Marsh
was bridesmaid and Mr.. Geo. H. Smirh
was groomsman. After the ceremony
al present were invited to dinner
least OF good things. The Young
couple are citizens of WalIa WaIla
anu anu VIII make their future home in
ms city: Mr.. Anderson is clerking
Ior MT. Geo, H. Smith, the cigar deal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-29
CAPITALISTS WERE HERE
REPRESENTATIVES OF MILLIONS
PAID CITY A VISIT.
George littIefieId, Former Wichitan,
Was With Party.

F. B. Burbridge and ]. J. Henry of
Denver and J. J. Muzer, George Little
field and Fred Frye Of Colorado Springs.
all capitalists. who represent millions of
dollars. were Wichita visitors yesterday.
They arrived in the city on the early
morning Frisco train from the east Last
evening they left the city over the Santa
Fe for Oklahoma City. J. ]. Henry was
accompanied by his wife and daughter.
During the stay OF the capitalists in
the city they stopped at the Hotel Carey
In the afternoon the party visited with
VI. W Levy, president OF the Wichita
Savings bank. Later special car was
furnished the party by ". r. Morrison,
superintendent OF the Wichita Railroad
and Power company. and a trip was made
over the city.
Mr.. Littlefield is a former resident of
Wichita and he built the first electric car
line years ago. that ran 10 Riverside.
He was greatly surprised at the remark
able growth shown by the city and at
the many new buildings which have been
erected since his departure.
The party is on its way to Oklahoma
City. where the capitalists own a light
ing plant. They will also visit Shawnee
while in Oklahoma, at which place they
are figuring OH the building Of an cleo
trio car line
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-29
WILL HOLD TOURNAMENT.
Members of Country Club to Contest
for Championship Cup.

\ great interest is manifested by the
members of the Country club in the COM
ing contest for the championship. Of
scratch. cup. for which the preliminary
play commences this week and closes
with the drawings Saturday night. As
only sixteen players making the lowest
scores viii be allowed 20 compete for the
cup, it is expected some fine scores viii
be made
The cup is at present in the possession
Of Alvin Musselman. he being the fortl-
nate winner one year ago. Many OF the
members are making eyes at the name
space on the cup. and trying to imagine
how their own would look engraved
thereon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-29
MAY DISMISS SCHOOLS.
WelIineton's Musical Citizens Desire
Very Much to Hear MeIba

Everything points to an enormous
house to hear Melba at The Toler on Fri
day, November Is. Advices received
from Winfield. Wellington. Caldwell, Ar
kansas City, Peabody, Newton. Hutch
inson, Marion and a number of other
cities near Wichita go to show that
there viii be parties of from so to 100
persons here to attend the Melba con-
cerI. Special trains will be run for the
benefit of the music lovers in these sur
rounding towns. which will be an ex-
ira inducement for patronage. At Well
ington they are agitatiug the question of
dismissing the public schools for the en-
tire day in order to allow the teachers
TO come to Wichita and visit the schools
here during the day and attend the Melba
concert at night.
The wellington school board will be
asked tomorrow to grant This favor to
the teachers. and it more than likely
will be granted.
Mrs. c. S Scott of wellington was in
the city yesterday and said that there
were over 80 persons besides the school
teachers who had told her they were
going to hear Melba and that the school
teachers were coming in body.