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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
THE SYMPTOMS EVIL CHARMS.
Strange Beliefs OF Swiss Peasants Re-
EardinE the Great Tunnel Well
Founded.

Three strange and mighty natural phe-
nomena of uncommon kinds have acted
almost like three evil charms to hinder
the completion of the great Simplon
tunnel in Europe. The peasants there
have declared that the mountain gnomes
and manikins are trying to fight the men
who are boring great hole through
their sacred mountain.
The first strange occurrence was IL
years ago, when the blow of pick
broke into a tremendous subterranean
sea that began Immediately to pour
out of the solid rock with a roar like
that of Niagara.
1t swept away everything before 1t
and hundreds of workmen were saved
only by swimming with the rushing
flood. At first the engineers expect
ed that the water would run off within
few days, but days, weeks and months
in undiminished volume, so that all the
work was stopped.
At last a bed was blown into solid
rock and the waters were turned into
it. They are rushing through it, max
ing it respectable river.
Scarcely had this danger been avoid
ed before the tunnel began to slide and
bend strangely. This was found to be
due to rock that was so soft that 1t could
not bear the pressure of the mighty
mountain on top of it, Immense sums
of money had to be spent to counterfeit
this, and every new cutting has had to
be surrounded with cement and con-
crete.
Before the engineers had more than
finished their work over this phenome-
non the Swiss end of the tunnel began
to grow hot. Day by day the heat in
creased, until it was so great that II
blistered the skin Of the workmen, driv-
yentilating appliance proved useless
against this growing heat, that finally
became too deadly to permit human be-
ing to enter.
Investigations proved that the heat
was due to big accumulations of hot
water that seeped through the rock
there in a thousand veins.
Again the engineers had to call for
immense sums of money to install new
devices to fight the new enemy. They
have succeeded. Although it is still sc
hot in the tunnel that the visitor per-
spires as soon as he enters, the work
is proceeding rapidly And the hot wa
ter Aas been chained. 1t has been set
to drive drills and other machinery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
SPANISH BEGGARS TO GO.
Ancient Organization of the "POrdf0-
serOs" Threatened by Anti
Vagrant Measure.

Every tourist who contemplates a VISIT
to Spain will rejoice that the govern
ment has reported favorably upon a
measure for the repression of vagrancy
and begging, which are practiced on a
large scale all over the peninsula, and
are particularly INDUCED in by young
children. The bill has been prepared
by the social reform committee of
Madrid, although it was actually draft
ed by Senator Santa Maria de Parebes,
of the Madrid university, says the New
York Times.
In no other Latin country is the guild
of beggars so well organized. The Span
ish beggar is not usually thief, or
rather overt thieving is discouraged by
his profession. Spanish sociologiste
trace the origin of the present-day beg
gar to the time Of barefooted pilgrim
ages and hair-shirt discipline. 1t is af-
firmed that the whole class of quite or
derby men and women who crouch at
the church doors and piously bless the
donors Of copper coins are in many
cases the lineal descendants Of pilgrims
who used to do penance for those who
were charitably disposed toward them.
There is no doubt that even to-day the
Madrid beggar, who Is called in Castilian
"pordiosero," is a very pious person;
indeed, the appellation implies as much,
originating, at it did, from the first
phrase that beggar uters to the stran-
ger-"por Dios."
The new measure inf1icts on the pa
rents and guardians of minors arrested
for begging or wandering and sleeping
on highways and the public thorough
fares either fines or terms of from one
to days Imprisonment. Heavier fines,
or from to 80 days imprisonment, will
be imposed on parents and guardians
who ill-treat children in order to make
them beg, or who sell them to others
for the purpose of begging. All persons
convicted will forfeit the right to have
the custody of the children for two
years or more, at the discretion Of the
courts and authorities, who will place
the minors in proper municipal and pro-
vincial establishments which will sup
port and educate them until it is con-
sidered possible to restore them to their
parents or guardians.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
Like scyIIa and Charybdis.

Friendship a beautiful and change
less thing" said the chairman of the
school board in the course of his adj
dress to the boys and girls in District
Number Three EYES," he continued,
earnestly, 81 hope you will all cultivate
and practice true friendship toward one
another, children, and read the stories
of the great friendships of sacred and
profane history Take the lives of
David and Jonathan, Damon and Pysh-
las. and Scylla and Charybdis for your
patterns, my young friends. and you
cannot go amiss!"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
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Extensive Cigars.

According to the customs authorities
the largest and most expensive cigars
brought into this country passed through
the custom house recently, says the New
York Herald. The cigars were Is inches
in length and weighed 60 pounds thou
sand. The weight of the average cigar
used. in this city is ten pounds a thou
sand. The importer paid duty of so
cents on each cigar, or 1915 for the 1 800
il the consignment Each cigar was en-
cased in separate box and was encir-
cled with three bands. The price here
Is to be about four dollars each.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
His Sarcasm,

Farmer Hornbeak Tin the midst of
his reading)-Wa-al, I'll say for him,
the editor of the Plaindealer can be the
sarcasticest Teller ever saw, when he
tries.
Mrs. Hornbeak-What makes you say
so, EZry?
Farmer Hornbeak-Why, in this
weeks issue, the department entitled
Local Intelligence" is only about three
inches long-Puck,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
DANGEROUS KIDNEY DISEASES CURED
Peru-na Creating a National Sensation In the Cure of
Chronic Ailments of the Kidneys.

Major T. 81. Mars, of the First Wis
consin Cavalry regiment, writes from
1425 Cunning street, Chicago, ILL.,, the
following letter:
"ForyearS Isuffered with cafarrh of
the kidneys contracted in the army.
Medicine did not help me any until a
Comrade who had been helped by Pc
runa advised me to try ii. 4 bought
some at once, and soon found blessed
relief kept taking 1t four months,
and am now well and strong and feel
better than have dore for the past
twenty years, thanks to Peruna. Z"
It. II. Mars.
At the appearance of the first symp-
tom of Kidney trouble, Peruna should
be taken. This remedy strikes at once
the very root of the disease. 1t at once
relieves the catarrhal kidneys of the
stagnant blood, preventing the escape
of serum from the blood. Peruna slim
ulates the kidneys to excrete from the
blood the accommodating poison, and thus
prevents the commissions which are
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
THE WIDOWS MITE.

1.-TWO mites, one farthing. only one.
My gift she said. so small.
To Him who gives me everything,
My life. even this-my all.
''But then, how can I give the much
When nought is mine beside?
I'll trust Him, this my portion is:
No want can me betide."
SorIly she passed the treasury near,
The coin she dropped with grace.
With downcast face and trembling hand;
Then FASTENED from the place.
The rich men saw the deed and smiled.
AS shekels in they cast
Less than a 1.-THE of all their wealth
In treasures full and vast.
s'Behonld the widows gift!" Then said
The Christ, who watching stood,
s'More than they all she gives to God
Herself. her very food.
God who rewards His own, hath seen,
And marked her faith and trust;
Her name shall shine as stars Of light,
When gold has turned to rust
REV. r. H. Craig, in n. Y. Observer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
Giants I'm These DAYS.

"He has been a giant in the literary
world"
'Indeed?"
eyes: he has seen the time when he
could keep five historical novels run
ming serially, at the same time, blind
folded and with one hand tied behind
him. Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
As to unreIinhiIitx.

rs there anything more uncertain
than the weather." he demanded, bit
terly, for storm sadly interfered with
his plans.
why. yes she replied, calmly; land
if you'd ever had a dress promised for a
certain time by a dressmaker you'd
know it. Chicago Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
presidential Rorseman.

The Springfield (Mass.) Republican
says: with full respect for President
Roosevelt's equestrian ability, it is
probably just to say that he would not
rank higher than third among the pres
idents of the United States as a horse
man"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30

Kidneys simply because It cures catarrh
wherever located.
Ifyou donot derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to Or. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable
advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
Lacked Her Assurance,

Mrs. Wildman--I can tell you this,
Mr. Wildman; if you continue in your
present life of extravaganza you'll
surely pay for it some day.
Mr.. Wildman-I wish, my dear, that
my creditors had the same faith III my
good ntentions.-Stray Stories.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
where fhe Loss Came I'm.

Il hear that Richwoods daughter ran
away with the chauffeur"
Yes; and Redwood is nearly crazy
over it,
well, it is hard to lose daughter in
that way
''Oh, he don't mind the daughter; but
they took the automobile with them. -
Tit-Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30

Edwin Markham, of Brooklyn, who
wrote '"Tne Man With the Hoe is writ
ing more verse at Westerleigh, pretty
settlement on Staten island. formerly
known as Prohibition Park. He goes to
Manhattan less of late, but occupies
himself with literary work at his home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30
Sbort Sighted.

Warden-Well, I suppose you are
glad to get out of jail.
Prisoner (term expired)-Well, no.
/ didn't commit a big enough crime to
make me prominent.-Detroit Free
Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30

The pan tribe part the Apache family Of which but little
this country Until within comparatively years
they their Mexico and gave the Mexican authorities
considerable trouble They finally driven out OF Mexico and
the tribe their
along Grande kept reservation,
provided for They have always been
ride almost they
up They also great gamblers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30

Here is combined treatment that does
what ONE medicine CAN NOT DO. The
complete obliteration of that dread Con-
sumption (Tuberculosis) is now possible
through the use of The DR.. Slocum's Com
bination System Of Medication, which will
Positively Cure this Dread Disease.
It is the Most Modern and the very Great
est Method of Authorization Ever Presented
to Sufferers from this disease. 1t prevents
and Cures Consumption of the Throat,
Lungs, Stomach, Liver, Spleen and Kidneys.
All Catarrhal Conditions of these Organs
disappear Promptly and Permanently under
the Healing Influence of These Wonderful
Medicines.
The DIR. Slocum method of treatment con-
sists of Four Specific Remedies as illustrated
above.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-07-30

IL the polSOnS
are allowed to
r e M ain. 1t
gives grea t
vigor to t h @
hearts action
and digestive
system, both
of which are
apt to fail rap
idly in this
disease.
Peruna cures
catarrh of the
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12
Little Bank ssfes.

The international Bank and Trust
Company has received a shipment Of
beautiful copper oxidized steel bank
safes for use OF the people in this
locality. You can have one by call
log and depositing one dollar which
Is held until you are through with the
little bank. 1t is great innovation
for boys and girls and stimulates
them to save money and start bank
account and thus learn habits OF
thrift and economy. Many grown
people are taking them and dropping
in quarters, halves and dollars, thus
making a saving which will be OF
great service later with no sacrifice
now. Banks have to be brought to
the Trust Company at least once
month, where the contents are count
ed and deposited to account Of the
holder Of the little bank. Cali and
see them and establish saving ac-
d258w1t
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12
FOLEYSH YSHONEYAr6TAR
stops the cough and heals lungs
For sale at Peoples Drug Store.
PITH AND POINT.

There are several ways TO pay debts,
but most Of them are paid with reluc-
lance Chicago Daily News.
When man can tell the difference
in whiskies by taste, he is close to the
danger line.--Atchison Globe.
II don't like that fellow Jones. He's
always running somebody down"
"Tongue or automobile 2'-Town Top
les.
Comparing Notes.-"so Mr.. Smilax
told you his heart vas broken when
you refused him." said Maud. "Yes,"
answered Mamie. "The impudence Of
him to offer me damaged goods the
next dayl"-Washington Star.
"Of course" said Mr.. Staylate,
"there are some things that always go
without saying" "Yes, and worse
STILL" interrupted Miss Patience
Come, yawning at the clock, there
are some other that do just the oppo-
site."-Philadelphia Press
Unpopular Statesman Winkers-
"Why is it that women always dislike
a prominent man who is an old bache-
lor?" Binkers-"B Because they can't
say that he would never have amount
ed to anything if it had not been for
HIS wife."-N. Y Weekly.
Between Friends-Edyth - Eyes,
I'm going to marry Jack for the pur-
pose Of reforming him" Mayme-
"Well, you have my sympathy" Edyth
Your sympathy" Mayme-"Yes.
You're up against lifelong job of "a
hours day."-Chicago Daily News.
Especially Poor Circumstances
"Only silver watch" said the pawn
broker. "The last time / advanced
you money on your watch it had q
solid gold case" "Yes," replied Hard
uppe, "but--er-cireumst alter
cases, you know" a@szlz,--
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

game 0f base ball. The Mnskogee
team plays a return game at this
place with the Vinitas aud skill
worthy the name is % be expected.
II Is likely that the Muskogees will
strengthen their team 80 far as pos
sible and this means securing Sam
uels Of Eufaula, who was regarded
good enough 10 be given a trial BY
the St. Louis Browns, good recon-
mendation even though he was not
signed,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12
A Few special OlferIngs.

House and lot on east side.
Lot 100x160 feet, west Illinois ayen.
ue.
House and lot east side, good loca-
tion, good neighborhood, east front
Also other desirable properties and
vacant lots, good for building homes
on, or for investment.
Come to see us II you wish to buy
or sell and we think we can accom-
modate you.
CAMPBELL-MARRs
REAL ESTATE COMPANY
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12
LARGEST IN THE TERRITORY.
Horse Hotel large Enough for a
Whole Herd

John c. Gray. when his new barn
is finished, will have greater capacity
for handling horses and mules than
any dealer in the Indian Territory.
His first barn to the uninitiated look
ed ample 10 size for all demands, but
was too crowded almost as soon as
finished. The addition OF a new struc-
ture will give room enough to house
a whole herd OF mules and horses aud
a good sized one at that. This enter
prise on Mr.. Gray's parb will go far
towards fixing Vinita as the chief
horse market OF the Territory as San
Antonio is OF the world.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

The st. Louis Republic talks
dubiously about the "clamor for
Folk" for governor. That same
clamor is worrying more people
in Missouri than the Republic
likes TO admit.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

Well, 90, it's no bad thing to
have a rich town after all. The
fact that our principal property
owners and capitalists are not in
business may account for some Of
the apathy displayed, but if any
one wants to borrow money Vinita
is a good place for him to live in,
or evea come to-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

That anti Hitchcock convention
st Checotah was a izzle. Clarence
Douglas name did not appear in
the proceedings.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

Monday nights north bound
Aver was wrecked at Schell City
by the rails spreading. Twenty
one passengers were injured but
no one was killed.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

The resolution introduced by a
Creek Indian at Checotah and
voted down was nearer the true
sentiment Of the people Of the ter
ritory than the one adopted.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

The proposition to abandon the
statehood proposition and ask for
4 delegate on the door Of congress
is one of the wiles Of the devil.
Don't let up on the single state
hood matter. State government
is our only salvation.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12
BASE BALL FRIDAY.
Vinita VIII Endeavor to Take IT two
Straight with nuskogee.

A good many persons who do not
countenance Sabbath de~ecration will
take advantage II the opportunity
offered Friday aud witness a good
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12
TO HEAL AHURT.

Use Banner Salve, the great healer.
It's guaranteed for cuts, wounds, sores,
piles and all skin diseases. Use no sub
stitnte Sold by Shanahan s. Nit
che,l. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

That Checotah convention with
out Douglas was another repeti.
ton Of "HamIet WITHOUT Hamlet"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

Horses are not nearly so high
in price as last spring and there
is little demand for them, COM
paratively.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

G fnJ. A Davis shoe thinlng es-
tsi'li~hmeri ror your shoe shine.
Faror MS Aiiet n
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

All me wear 'roun0 Won cau ge a
~p tn shav r tine arte~ian bath
~ jse DYi 3 hsr -toq dtf
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

II you want city lot or country
property Campbell-Marrs Real Estate
ca. can SUIT you.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12
10 cure ! cold IN One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tat
cts. This signature rw
on every box, 25c. ON&1SwWE1D
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-12

.nR. L. BAGBY,
- PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office In New RatciiH Building Tele-
phone IoI. Vinita. Ind Ter.
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NNNJVJVN WI ~ MN JFjVJV jVJFjVJFjVJVf
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.-4
EDGAR SMITH,

(Mellette a smith.l
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Rooms J. 2 and 3, p O. Building
d Vinita. /. T.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-10-09
THE CAMPAIGN.

The Republican campaign is marked
by all the enthusiasm there Is and
signs point to n decisive triumph at
the polls. This is the third time the
Republicans have lined up against the
Home Rulers and never before were
the prospects so pleasing. There Is
no visible Home Rule confidence now,
the defeat of last year having un-
nerved a party which needs the slim
illus of easy victories and ample spoils
TO carry it forward to success. AL
ready there are defections from the
Wilcox cause and several trusted lead
ers, though still pretending Home Rule
fealty, have negotiated for the sale of
their influence. Without cohesion,
mutual trustfulness or belief in the No
vember outlook, the Home Rulers are
in very bad way indeed. OF this
state of things the Republicans are
prepared to take full advantage.
If the Home Rulers are as thoroughly
defeated next month as we believe they
will be, the end of their organization
will be soon decreed. AS a matter of
fact the Wilcox party has no good eX-
cuse for existence. 1t Is not an Amer
lean party and cannot. therefore, get
the attention or sympathy of American
public officials. Having no policy eX-
cept to tear down the constitutional
fabric here and put something in its
place which the civilization of the land
rejects, it makes no appeal which good
citizens can afford to heed. Simply
as an organized appetite 1t rouses OPP
position wherever it goes; and as the
abiding place of the branded officials
whom well-defned charges of embez-
element drove out of the Republican
party, it fills the atmosphere with the
odor of corruption. No such party
can succeed especially when it is di-
vided against itself and opposed by so
compact and powerful an organization
as the Republican party.
All the Republicans need to do is to
keep the campaign moving in the way
it has started. II is headed right and
travelling on a fast track.