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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
Mouse SINGS LIKE A BIRD.
Rarely Accomplished Rodent Is No"
Prisoner in Yorkshire, England.


Prisoner in Yorkshire, England.
Singing mice are rare but a CORE
spondent writes from Yorkshire ask
ing whether we can give him any In
formation about a specimen he cap
tured,
He adds: at has been warblins just
D like canary for the last month In ouI
workshop and although have 1t In
cage It still continues to sing"
Tia. mice do occasionally sing Is
undeninhlc. Some observers say thai
their song" is softer, sweeter and
more delicate than that of the canary
which ore can believe quite easily
Others go so far as to compare it tc
that of warbler or even a piping
bulfnch. But the question as to why
they lift up their voices in this tune
full manner still remains to be an
swered.
Three explanations have been sug
gested:
First, that all mice are potential
vocalists and can learn to sing. by
imitation. from singing birds.
Second, that many mice possess ar
exceptional talent for mimicry. to
gether with keen sense of the ludi'
crous.
Third, that some mice are subject
to bronchitis and that the so-callec
song" is only the wheeling Of rodents
which suffer from the distressing com
plant.
A certain amount of color is givcr
to the last theory by the fact that a
mouse which was caught by this
neck in wire trap not sufficient,
strong to kill it sang" while its
throat was under compression, but
never again during its subsequent life
as a captive London Mail.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16

functions properly. There was some
backache. and the kidney secretions
were profuse, containing also consid'
cradle sediment. Finally the doctors
said | had diabetes. Deans Kidney
Pills wrought great change In my
condition. and now | sleep and feel
we'll again
4 FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Judge Felter
will be mailed t. any part or the
United States. Address Fostcr-Mil
burn Co., Buffalo. \. Y. sold by all
Dealers price 30 cents per box.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
For BOYS Only.

Sonny spare tho robbins and Ii
buejays. The late spring has beer
hard enough on them, anyhow.
Yes they are saucy fellows. all
right but as you well know, that's only
bluff. They are clipper because
they know what they are here for. and
they are Independent because they are
good Americans.
Did you ever rotice how they go at
ter the worms and Grubs that infest
leaves and vines and trees? To be
sure they will sometimes help them
selves to fruit if they cant find worms
but they really prefer worms as a
steady diet. What if they do ocCa
sionally nip few berries or cherries?
Better than you they have earned the
the right TO help themselves by help
ing to save the crop. Ever think Of
that?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
OIL FOR SNAKE BITE.
Placed in the Eye It Gives Victim
"Somethjno to Think About"

something 10 lnInk Hpout'
In India, says writer, it is held
that tho proper way to treat natives
VINO do their best to die of pure merry
Gus depression" after imaginary snake
bites is to put drop of croton OF!
into the patients eye. which gives
lin something real to think about
He tells the story of an Indian coolie
who, while walking across courtyard
after dark, trod on one end of piece
nf iron hoop, with the result of bring
ing the other and Jagged extremity
sharply up and into contact with the
back of his leg. Not unnaturally the
man took for granted that he had been
bitten by a snake, and probably by a
venomous one. He accordingly made
up his mind to die, and would rapidly
have succeeded in doing so had not
an experienced person been handy
with a bottle of croton oil.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
Queen Mourned Over Cuba.

Ex.Queen Isabella used to be phe
romenaly stout and remained so un.
I'll the Spanish American war. She
then dwindled into little shriveled
old woman, the shadow of her former
self and the image of her cousin. Don
Henry. Duke of Seville. and one of her
suitors In the '40s. The loss OF Cubs
proks bnr down
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16

DOdy. LeafH-
ing this sim
pie lesson has
made many
sick men and
women well.
Judge A. J.
Felter, Of 31S
So. Il St.. San
Bernardino.
Calf, says:
For IS years
my kid ney s
were not per-
forming their
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
How's THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward FOR
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured b.
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY h Co., Toleuo. 0.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
lions and financially able to carry out auy
obligations made by their firm.
WEST Il TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o,
WALDINa, KrNNAN 4 MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, Toe per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
NERVOUSNESS
lTYNER'S DYSPEPSIA REMEDY h As' GH
Box AIanta,G YOU

Persian roads, where engineering
skill and large expenditure of money
by English and Russian companies,
and such materials as could not be
found locally have been imported
from England and Russia.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16

Peruna cures kidney disease. The reason
it cures kidney disease is because 1t cures
ca,arrh. Catarrh of the kidneys is the
cause of most kidney disease. Peruna
cures catarrh wherever it happens to be To-
Gated. 1t rarely fails
If YOU do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Pcruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis. ~,
Hartman Sanitarllm, Columbus, o.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16

Practically all the rcd-clovcr seed
produced III Chile is exported. Tie
commercial statistics for 1903 show
that the expectation OF clover seed
for that year was $50 metric tons
G.oo2, 1904 pounds, valued at SI53,-
IIS, all of which went to Great Bri-
tain.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
Swiss Law Little Observed.

The killing of birds is forbidden in
the Swiss Canton of Tessin, and last
year the rural police conhscated over
10000 traps and nets. Nevertheless
the birds are offered for sale in the
markets with impunity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16

The British Government continues
to be denounced by the workers union
for the low wages paid at Government
work shops, shipyards, arsenals ond
gun factories, but all denuncintions
and resolutions seem to have no effect.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16

AJAX Your Dealer For Alsa's Fo,t-Er>
A powder. 1t rests the feet. Cures Coru'
Eunions, swollen, Sore, To-. Nt) lous, Achin I,
Sweating Feet and lnCrowing Nails. Allen >
Foot Ease makes now ortlght shoes oasy. A.
all Druggists and Shoe stores. % cents. A.
cent no substitute. Sample mailed FREE,
Address. Allen s. Oimstei. Leroy. y. \.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
Deen Artesian Well in EnoIapc

An artesian we'll 1,5l5 leet deep,
which is to assist in supplying Gains.
boro with water, was formally opened
recently. The well is the deepest in
England, and the boring took ak
years.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
Catarrh of the Kidneys Common Dis
ease--.Kidney Trouble Often Fails to
Be Regarded as Catarrh by Physl-

Catarrh of the kidneys is very common
indeed. 1t is pity this fact is not better
known to the physicians as well as the
People have kidney disease. They take
some duretc hoping to get better. lhey
never once think OF catarrh. Kidney ds'
case and catarrh are seldom associated IN
the minds of the people, and, alas, 1t Is
not very often associated in the minds OF
The physicians. Too few physicians recog'
nize catarrh of the kidneys. They doctor
for something else. They try this remedy
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
TOLD IN CALIFORNIA.

Helping the kidneys is helping the
whole body, for it is the kidneys that
remove the poisous and waste from the
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16

Australia is capable OF supporting at
least 100 900 900 inhabitants.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16

Mrs Winslow $ Soothing Syrup forrhildrer
tcethnc, soften the gums, reduces inhammh-
ton allays uain, cures wind collie, 25r "A bottle
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16

The old dynamite cruiser NeSuyius will
be used az a torpedo practice ship.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16

The japanese rank as the best gardeners
in the wor
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
Pe.ru-na Cures kidney Disease.

are received by nr. Hartman every year.
giving Peruna the whole praise tor mar
NelOlls curcS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16

Miss Cannon. Sec'y Detroit y
Amateur Art Association, tells
young women what to Go to
avoid pain and suffering caused
by female troubles.
"DEAR MRS. PINKnAM:-I can con-
ecientiously recommend Lydia F..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
to those of my sisters suffering with
female weakness and the troubles
which so often befall women. suf-
fered for months with general weak
ness, and felt SO weary that had hard
work to keep up. had shooting, pains,
and was utterly miserable. In my dis
tress was advised to use Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and it was red letter day to
me when | took the first dose, for at
that time my restoration began. In
six weeks | was changed woman,
perfectly we'll in every respect. felt
DO elatcd and happy that | want all
women who suffer to get we'll as did"
- Miss GUILA CANNON, $50 Jones ST.,
Detroit, Mich, Secretary Amateur Art
Association. $4,000 forfeit If original of abocs
letter proving gen1inciess cdnr.t be produced
When one considers that Miss
Gann0n'S letter is only one of the
countless hundreds which we
are continually publishing in tho news
papers Of this country, the great virtue
Of Mrs. Pinkham's medicine must DO
admitted b. -
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
Thousands of Testimonials.

Thousands of testimonials from people,
who have had kidney disease when nan
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
Pe-ru-na Removes the Cause OF the
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney Trouble.
Peruna strikes at the very centre OF the
difficulty, by Graduating the catarrh from
the kidneys. Catarrh is the cause OF k'h-
ney difficulty Remove the cause and you
remove the effect With unerrlng accuracy
prruna goes right to the spot. The kid
neys are soon doing their work with per
feet regularity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16

! and that remedy The trouble may be
catarrh all the time y few bottles OF
| Pcruna would cure them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
CATARRH is THE CAUSE
OF MOST KIDNEY DISEASES.
PE=RU-NA CURES CATARRH.

Captain James L. Dempsey, Captain 2nd Pleclnct
Troy Police Force writes from 1913 Ferry st., Troy,
n T.. as follows.
"ErOm mig personal experience ,cith Per"nn I
an, satisfied IL fsa gerry me remed W0r cafaIih-
al aHect,, as, tchrther Of ne hedd, lungs som-
uch or peiUtc organs. IL cures COidS qufckIy
and feW doses taken djier undue exposure
prerents illness.
.Some or TIE patrolmen under me haze also
found great rettef from Perund. IL has cured
chrOnic cases oj htdney dnd btaddcr troubles;
rheunatfsm, aud lam fuLty persuaded that u
is az honest rcitdbtc mcdicine, hence, IuHy
endorse and mend IT,"
FLAMES l.. DEMPSEY.
officer A. C. Swanson writes from 6O7 Harrison St.,
Council Bluffs, Ia, follows:
LAS my duties compelled me to be out in all kinds
of weather | contracted a cold from time to
time which settled in the kidneys causing severe
pains and trouble in the pelvic organs go
Il now like a new man. am IN spenuid
- health and give all aise to Peruna'-A u
~ Swanson.
Ma
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

The question of title to lands is always a
matter of great Importance to the prospective
settler, and this is doubIy so in the Indian Ter
ritory. The man who sells valuable lands in
the states and moves to this country is anxious
not only to get cheaper land but wants clear
title TO the land he buys. In the Cherokee Ma
ton there is little complication, and to aseer-
tain whether the title is good or not is CON-
paratively easy process. The lands Of freed
men and whites, citizens of the Cherokee
country, are, with the exception of the home-
stead, free from restriction as TO sale. There
are betweeen four and five Thousand freedmen
entitled to land in the Cherokee Nation, and
about two thousand whites, intermarried. The
homestead is on an average about 40 acres out
of every 100. In other words, go acres out OF
each allotment may be sold Such lands are
selling at from So to SO per acre, and much Of
it is the very finest agricultural land, and could
be easily converted into an ideal home. The
price of lands here is undoubtedly much lower
than it will be when conditions are more set
tied and when buyers are more plentiful. The
crops grown in the section Of country of which
Vinita is the trade center consist of corn.
wheat oats, Kafir corn, sugar cane. millet.
and all the grasses. Fruits of all kinds grown
in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas
do well here. Apples, peaches, pears, pums,
grapes, cherries and the small fruits grow to
gIeat perfection in this section. Water melons.
rantaloupes and pumpkins do exceedingly well
here
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29
POLITICAL.

The political outlook for the Indian Terri
tory Is somewhat chaotic and unsettled, but
each year sees marked improvement in con-
dtions and order is gradually assuming visible
proportions. Congress has given this country
a good deal Of legislation that was neither
wholesome nor intelligent However, condi-
tons were very much complicated, and con-
gress was embarrassed on account Of the vari-
Gus treaties made with the nations.
The Curtis law Of 1893 was the entering
wedge that was really the beginning Of the
end. Il has been followed each year with other
legislation looking toward the final abolish
nent Of tribal relations and the construction Of
4 state government ultimately
The Indian Territory has eight federal
Judges with all the accompanying machinel
necessary. There are four Judicial distrid
md two judges preside in each, dividing a.
york between themselves The Interior da
,artment is represented By the Dawes Commis
ion, the Indian inspector and the Indie
lgent.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

The wonderful campaign that is being
made over the line in Missouri by that intrepid
young leader Joseph w. Folk emphasizes the
growing evil Of bribery in the administration
OF public affairs Mr.. Folk is striking at an
insidious form Of brides in his speeches at the
different places where he has spoken, namely
the railroad pass. The attention Of the coun-
cry is called to the fact that every official who
rides upon pass has in a way accepted a
bribe from the company owning and operating
the road. Why do the railroads issue passes
to judges, clerks, prosecuting attorneys and
long line of deputies in every department Of
the public seryice2 What do they pay for
these passes and how is it paid2 II Is time for
the whole country TO stop and reflect, 70 call
halt and get its bearings The legislator, the
judge and other officials who accept railroad
pass is in honor bound TO give the road little
the best Of It il occasion demands The cour.
tesy Of railroad transportation given to bonds
men, merchants and attorneys is often ia ma
ture Of business courtesy mutually inter
changed and necessarily So But the Judge or
other official who rides upon the free transpor-
tation given him is violating the sanctity Of
the trust reposed in him. TO accept a bribe
and then iglore the giyer is worse than to be
Irue to the implied, ifnot expressed agreement
10 do the bidding Of the company man
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

Many Of the farmers in New England are
going into the business OF raising Angora
goats To this end one thousand have been
purchased in New Mexico and will be distrib-
uted in small bunches TO such as care to 90
into business. The silky hair of the goat
brings from forty to fifty cents a pound, and
there is great demand for it by manufactur-
ers. Already more than $4,000 900 pounds of
the hair is imported annually from The far
East. This is an industry which is developing
very fast in this country, and there is no good
reason why we should not raise all we con-
sumo. The Angora goat is essentially a cold
weather animal, and can get good living on
the abandoned farms and the rocky hill sides Of
New England which at present lie fallow
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

With the approval of the Secretary of the
Interior, which may be obtained through the
recommendation OF the Indian agent, restric-
tions may be removed from lands of any intelli-
gent Indian by blood other than fullblood.
OF the 10000 Cherokees there are only about
$500 fullblood Cherokees. The rest are white
to all intents and purposes and are generally
entirely capable of attending to their own af-
fairs without assistance from the government.
lands in order that they may have means TO
improve their homesteads which they will not
be allowed to part with.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

The essential element of success in the Clark
system of grass culture is based on his method
of so thoroughly pulverizing every inch of the
surface-soil that the principal elements Of fer
tility in both barnyard and commercial ma
nures will be quickly absorbed by the soil par
ticles, so that the rootlets of the plants can
readily take up such nutriment as they stand
most in need Of.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

Leasing lands in this section Of the Indian
Territory is provided for amply by the laws in
force and is therefore safe. The landess farm
er from the states can lease the fresh, rich
lands here for from one to FIVE or more years
and on terms 50 favorable that many are able
to purchase lands when their leases expire.
The grazing lands where the native grasses
grow SO abundantly afford the farmer an op-
portunity 10 grow herd Of young cattle which
increase so rapidly as TO make the farm more
profitable than nearly any where else in the
world. Il l. perhaps a wise course to lease for
the first year or two before buying lands. It
gives the new conner a chance to study condi-
tions and to get acquainted with the country
and to better Judge Of the produehveness Of
the soil and secure a desirable location. There
eau be no better time to come to this country
than now.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

Six years ago the Daily Chieftain issued its
first number and has not missed number
since. For year il was a hard struggle to
keep the daily edition going and had not the
Weekly Chieftain been behind it, it would not
have succeeded. II opens the new year with a
sixteen page Worlds Fair edition as a birthday
enterprise and because the Worlds Fair is 90
ing on at St. Louis and the eyes Of the country
are just now turned toward the Southwest
The Chieftain with its daily and weekly edi-
tions, is one Of the institutions of Vinita.
Twelve people find employment in its publ
cation and distribution. The money the Chief
tain earns is paid out to Vinita people and it
finds its way back into local channels Of trade
Every month Of its existence sees better equip
ment and enlargement in its different depart
ments.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29
lBY roo.q .quA.srEE, rnE vErERAN cnERokEE roEr. |


Sweet mother, all thy first. born children dead,
That once were at thy bounteous bosom fed
Now dry thy tears, lift up thy beauteous head,
And to the hopeful future look;
Thy charms shall be by other loves earessed;
A newborn race shall revel on thy breast
And all thy second life be doubly blest
It's writ in Fates unerring book.
Yes; they viii toast you at their social boards,
The eyed OF ladies, and the charm OF lords;
While the best smile thy broken heart affords
The secret of thy woe will keep
But when the empty form Of mlrth Ia DER,
And self to self comes home aud shuts the door
Thy soul viii then its treasured fulness pour,
And Ger recurring memories weep.
Thy land is framed ON Natures choicest plan
Not only feed, but TO delight the man;
Thy scenery smiles beneath the rainbow's span,
Suggesting innocence and ease.
Thy beauty swells from earth 10 bending sky
Adording rapturous themes, In rich supply
For poets pen, the painters cunning eye,
And for the care-worn mind release
Thy lmpid streams are symbols Of good health
Thy deeplaid mines, concealed by Natures stealth
Are packed with varied ores, boundless wealth,
Enough to meet worldwide call.
The softest suns illume thy fertile fields;
Where summer first bounteous harvest yields,
And then a supplemental crop Il shields
From frosts, by dallying with the fall.
Ah grandest glOries wait upon thy touch.
When thou beeom 81 state, or something such,
Thout Oklahomas parasitic clutch,
Thou'lt dwell sublime In unwonted sphere;
Installed member Of that mighty group,
The banner OF thy pride may never droop.
Say, Mother; wilt thou then disdain 10 stoop.
And give thy buried race a tear'
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

with a free pass is ready to fight for the road
any time and the roads know it pays TO load
our public officials up with free tickets. A
pass makes a man feel mighty warm toward
the donor
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

The man who has the efFrontery to pro-
pose 70 saddle upon the people Of vinita
another bond issue, for any purpose at Che
present time ought to be ridden out Of town
on \ rail
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

Plant, plant and keep on planting fruit
trees. We must not forget that we = to feed
the fruit eating world. The system Of refrig-
GRAFTON and improved means of transportation
now enable us to reach the markets of Europe
more readily than we could those of our lead
ing cities so years ago.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
CARLISLE.

Chas. Carl is expected hon from the
northwest on Saturday.
Will See starts tomorrow for St. Louis
to take in the Worlds Fair.
John Mccormick is erecting new
barn on his farm in east Carlisle.
John Winlaw of Pembina was in town
Monday on his way to Hamilton.
John Rode left Sunday for Vassar, in
Manitoba, where he has gone to look
for land.
The Royal Neighbors will hold a pic.
mic in Carts Grove on Jnly 18th. Re-
freshments and dinner will be served on
the grounds for those who do not bring
baskets. Everybody invited.
Geo. Webb Of Oregon shipped crates
Of cherries to friends in Carlisle, which
are the best we have seen this year. Geo.
is doing quite an extensive business in
the west, which his many friends will be
glad to hear. 4