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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
American and English Branches
of Pilgrims Society Meet
simultaneously.
HONORS TO NEW AMBASSADOR
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand the
Guest of New York Organi-
zation-Distinguished
Persons Present.

London. Jan. 29.-While the American
bra nch Of the Pilgrims Society was Civ
ing it's dinner tonight at Delmonico's. in
New York, in honor of Sir Henry Nor
timer Durand, British Ambassador TO The
United States, the English branch of the
society celebrated the occurrence with O.
supper at the Carleton Hotel.
Shortly before the Delmonico banquet
commenced. some seventy members Of the
Pilgrims Society here sat down 1T num-
ber of small tables. which were all looped
up with telegraph wires. strung on :ninia-
tUre poles and decorated with foliage.
Among those present were Joseph II.
Choate. the American Amba aSsador; the
Earl of Halspury. Lord nigh Chancellor:
Sir Edward L. Durand. brother Of Sir
hurst and Lord Fairfax.
CABLE MESSAGES
New York. Jan. 29-Interchanges of ca
BILE messages Of good will with the Eng
lish Pilgrims at supper at the Carlton
Hotel. London. formed a striking feature
of the banquet given at Delmonicos to-
night by the pilgrims of the United
States. in honor of Sir Henry Mortimer
Durand. the British Ambassador. Bishop
Potter presided.
There sat with him at the guests table
Sir Henry Il. b. Armstrong. Captain W.
H. Brownson. L. S. N, James Beck of
Pennsylvania. General Alfred E. Bates,
Thomas Barclay of Paris and London.
Former Attorney General John W. Griggs.
Associate Justice George Gray, Morris X.
JesSup. Colonel A. n. Mills. the Reverend
eral Wayne MacVeagh. Rear Admiral
Frederick Rogers. Sir Percy Sanderson.
the Reverend Ernest n. Stires, President
Woodrow Wilson of Princeton University,
Major General Joseph Wheeler and Lieu
tenant General S. B. NJ Young.
The hanquetting hall was decorated with
a great profusion Of intertwined British
and American flags.
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OHIO LINES CONSOLIDATED,
Four Companies in New Merger
Operate 200 Miles of Track.

Columbus O., Jan. GA f. Appleyard
* Co. authorized the statement that ar
ransenents have been practically COM
picted for the consolidation under the
Ohio Union Traction Company of the fcl-
lowing elcc-lc roads controlled by them:
Central Market Street Railway of ca
lumbus: Columbus. London and sprjpctjelc
and Urbana Railway; Urbana. Bele1on.
taine and Northern Railway.
Inc tour companies operate about 20
miies CT track and have a total capitaliza-
uon or S',N9.oo- The merged company
proposes " issue per cent bonds 10 take
up the preferred stock OF the sever: /
companies, which amounts to $3e50,OO9
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LOCAL. AND SUBURBAN.

Mrs. l.. :. Stout saved se"erai diamond
rings by needing Il warning that came 10
her during a dream.
-.gnes Mclaughlin. a baby. was burned
10 ueath, despite the efforts of her little
brother and Fireman Edmund Stanley to
save her. The childs father was serving
on jury. and Judge Taylor stopped the
trial to permit him to go to his daughter.
A call was issued for the Democrat c
State Central Committee TO meet in ST.
Louis on February s.
Many citizens wore pink carnations in
memory of President Mckinley.
Federal Attorney Nortoni in the natr;r-
alizaticn fraud inquiry, commented JoiIn
Il. Fitzsimmons, secretary OF the Jefferson
Club. as a model witness.
Ministers who were schoolmates vii!
conduct revival services at the ST. Paui's
Methodist Church.
Miss Ccrdela c. V. Ellington receives
many offers of marriage from men who
saw her photograph published in The Re
public.
An inventory of the personal estate of
Jonathan Rice showed s1.2c5.eg7.
Four persons We're injured IN a collision
between Z Broadway car and 4 carriage
returning from a funeral.
It was announced yesterday that work
viii be begun at once on the Wabash
Worlds Fair station.
a huge steel safe. the first exhibit for
the Mines ard Metallurgy building, ar
rives at the Worlds Fair.
Although persons viewed the body of
the burglar killed by Druggist Deichman,
his identity remains a mystery.
The House OF Delegates reconsidered and
passed the bill for reconstructing Lindeil
boulevard with bituminous macadar.
A bill was introduced il the Council pro-
vijiing for the letting of Forest Park Cot
tage to the highest bidder.
One hundred and seven Central High
School pupils received their diplomas.
Attitude assumed by counsel for Edward
Butler arousas interest in the demurrer
to be filed when the bribery case is called
in Fulton Monday.
George S. Piggott. a young inventor. es-
tabiished wireless telegraphic connection
between Chicago and st. Louis.
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Through the publication of her photo
graph Miss Cordela C. V. Ellington of
No. 2554 Lindell avenue, formerly in
structor of the children of Wong Kai kah.
Imperial Chinese Vice Commissioner Cen
cral to the Worlds Fair, is perhaps the
most sought-for girl in St Louis
Miss Ellington not only numbers her
suitors among the young men of St Louis.
but she has received scores of letters from
persons all over the United States.
Not content with ccniding their pro-
posals of marriage to the mails. several
more impatient suitors have journcyed to
st. Louis and pressed their suits in person.
But Miss Ellington declares that she is
still heart whole
Miss Ellington formerly lived across
the street from the nome of the Chinese
representative. and shortly after the lat
ter's arrival she was engaged to instruct
the children in the English language.
An accoun. OF her appointment was
printed il The Republic. accompanied by a
photograph. and Miss Ellington says that
If she had then known what was in store
for her she would not have consented to
the publication of the nhotorr,nb or eveo
of the stcry.
Within a few dsys after tho annoarance
of the photoyr;;pb Miss RiTli7~ton heean
to receive offers of n,rri,en ,rhev c1me
from New York. Texas and several inter
mediate points. MANY contained noetic
expressions. while Others used such home
lv phrases in expressing the writer's de-
votion az getting hitchcd IN
In spirit of misplaced confidence Miss
Ellington showed the letters to several of
her chur1s and close perzo,,a1 friends II
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Death OF Mis-. ue,tL,,pp.

Hiss Josephine NJ. Heitkanp of No. 1l1a
st. Ahse avenue died yesterday from a
computation Of troubles. the most pro-
EoUhced OF which was nephr.tis She was
the daughter of r. J. Heitkamp, who
many years ago was a well-known .ncr-
chart at broadway and Lombard street.
Fer hah-brotfeT. 3. J. Heitkarlp. is the
cniy surviving mamlcr of the family. She
was BORN IN st. Louis August II. 1855. Tie
Iaheiai VIII take place from the home on
:aoEC5y morning at O'clock, with sery-
ices at ST. Mary's Church.
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MANUAL TRAINING CALENDAR.
Examination for Midyear Class
Will Be Held TODAY.

The Manua. Training School calendar for
1854! announces that the examination and
enrolment of the new midyear class will
take place to-day. The second term will
begin Monday. Diplomas were awarded
last Thursday to the graduates of the mid
year division.
The calendar states that the school Is
the pioneer in manual training. having
been established in 1850. The course of
the school includes 7 thorough high-schoo.
education, with the manual training and
mechanical drawing added.
Trades are not taught. bu the basis is
given from which the pupil is able 10
make an intelligent selection for his
career.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
CATHOLICS IN KOREA
ARE iii GRAVE DANGER

Rome. Jan. 2s.-BiShop Mutel. apostolic
vicar IN Korea. has sent in report TO the
Na;:ca:!, saying that the 1C3l0 Catholics
living in Corca are subjected to grave
risks because Of the condition of the coun
try On account of the Russo-Japanese sit
uatiOn.
The Bishop recalls in his repo-; that his
predecessor in Korea sOelt fifteen years
him o.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
Omaha Has Mckinley Banquet

Omaha. Neb. Jan. 29.-The Omaha Nc
kinley Club celebrated the birth of Will
lam Mckinley with a banquet. at which
Governor Ven SAINT of Minnesota Gov
ernor Mickey of Nebraska Lieutenant
Governor McGillon Of Lincoln, Edward
Rosewater. editor of the Omaha See,
Murat Ealstead of Cincinnati John l..
Nebste- and General Cowan Of Omaha
We're honored guests. Two hundred and
fifty guests we're present. each wearing a
red carnation
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
CUBAN LOAN is DELAYED
BY THE PROSPECT OF WAR.

New York, Jan. 29.-Negotiations for the
fotat,on Of the proposed ss5c0),00o Cuban
loan have come to q temporary halt.
The banking interests declare that the
Russo-Japancse situation makes such a
transaction icadvisablc at this time, be-
cause it would tie up a large sum of money
wnlcn might De used elsewhere to better
advantage.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
BLOOD POISON FROM BITE.
Patr0lman Locke Feels Effects
From Prisoners Teeth.

Chief Jliely has been informed that Pa
trolman Lee Locke of the Second District
has little chance for recovery from blood
poisoning, which developed in a wound
inflicted on his finger by the teeth of a
prisoner who resisted arrest on the night
OF January 10.
Patrolman Locke thought little of the
y,ourtl al first. and did not have It dreSsed
hut in a few days his hand was swollen
to almost twice ITS normal size, and now
the swelling has extended to his shoulder
The policeman lives AT No. 434i Oregon
avenue. He is 35 years old. married. and
has been on the police force since 1880
Edward Depelheuer of No. 1857 South
Tenth street. who. it is charged bit Locke.
was fined SO and costs by Judge Tracy
for disturbing the peace and resisting ar
rest
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
DECLINES JOINT DEBATE.
Congressman Warner Says He
Has No Time for Sherman.
REPrEIIc SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Springfield. IL. Jan. 29.-When asked at
Lincoln to-day regarding the possibilities
of joint debate of Republican politics
with Judge Sherman, Congressman War
ner said:
Il am a candidate for Governor. and
am too busy for any joint discussions at
thi.: t.n?e.Mr. Sherman is not in the race
and has plenty of time for such diver
siors He can attend joint discussions
and Sunday-school picnics. but l am en-
,irely too much occupied in the work of
looking for delegates to discuss Mr.. Sher-
mans Republicanisrn at this time
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MAXWELL is INDORsED.
Central Committee Calls Primary for
Nomination of Candidates.

REPC l3IIC EPEClAL.
Lawrencevilie, ILL.,, Jan. 29.-The Demo-
cratic County Central Committee met
here to-iny. together with large num-
Der OF Democratic leaders.
Resolutions were una nanimously adopted
indorsiug the candidacy of Honorable A
L. Maxwell for Congress. and primary
for the nomira tion OF county candidates
was called for March 10.
Three candidates for the Legislature
Carl Eusse George Huffman and William
Fin.ay-all of this county. were present
and Will submit their claims for the in
dorsement of the county to the prir-"ry
The meeting was harmonious and enthu-
SiaStic
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
TO-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Yesterdays bank clearings were S,i5a,-
$50; balances. s1.SO3,SS7. Local discount
rates were between ) and 9 per cent. Do
mestic exchange was quoted as follows
New York. &c prem. bid, 40c prem. askeo
Chicago. &c prem. bid, 1ec prem. asked
Cincinnati, Louisville and New Orleans
25c dis. bid, par asked.
Wheat closed higher at SJa4 a46s5Zsc asked
May; 91lac No, > red. Corn closed higher al
47c asked May: 4ii4c No. mixed. oats
closed at 4l%sc asked May; 4lc No.
mixed
Spot cotton was unchanged in the local
market
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
Marine INTELLIGENCE.

Rotterdam, Jan. 2s.-Arrived: Staten
dam, New York, via Boulogne Sur Mer.
arrived at Hook OF Holland at p. m.
Havre, Jan. 29.-Arrived: la Breitagnc.
New York
New York. Jan. s.-Arrtved: Prince
Adelbert, Naples.
Genoa. Jan. 2s.-Arrived: sicilian Prince.
New York for Naples and Palermo.
Moville. Jan. 2s.-Sailed: Iurentian.
Halifax.
Liverpool, Jan. 2s.-sailed: Victorian,
New York.
Yokohama. Jan. 27.-Arrived: Indrapura
Portland, ore.. via Astoria for Hong
Kong, etc.
Queenstown. Jan. 29-Arrived off: Luca-
MIA. New York. for Liverpool (and pro-
ceeded without communication. owing to
gale.
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skull had been crushed. The barrel of 4
shotgun wa: found lying by his side.
Spivcy was 4 bachelor and had been liv-
irg alone fur several years. He was sup
posed TO have accumulated considerable
money, which he kept in the house.
The scene OF the murder Is in the midst
of the diss". .iSfed band of Chcrokees. who
nra threatening to give the authorities
trouble. and some think this is the begin
l:ing of their deprcGia tiOnS.
Others are OF The opinion that he was
murdered by whites. Dcruty United States
|ars!:al Frank Jones has gone to the
scene Of the nl;!ICici'
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
CANTON OBSERVES THE DAY.
Presidents Widow Places Carf1a-
tiOnS on Tomb.

Canton. o.. Jan. 2e.-Canton to-day oh
served McKinley's birthday. Special pa
troit!c programmes were held in most of
the schools and the carnation was every
where in evidence.
Mrs. Mckinley drove to the cemetery
this afternoon with a .arge bunch of car
nations for the tomb of the late President
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
GERMANS ARE WELCOMED.
Governor Heard and Staff Ex-
change Courtesies With Visitors.

New Orleans. La, Jan. 29.-Courtesies be-
tween Governor Heard and State officials
and Commodore ScresdeI and the officers
of the German cruiser Vfneta We're ex-
changed here to-day. Governor Hear.
came to New Orleans especially to pay
his respects to the German visitors. and.
surrounded by his staff. the Governor re-
ceived the visiting naval officers in the
palm garden of. the ST. Charles Hotel
Subsequently the Governor and his staff
were tlkcH IL launches TO the ship.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
Ice suspends Traffic.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Evansville. ind. Jan. 2.-The Dekeyen,
the large transfer boat OF the Illinois Gen.
tral Railroad. SIX miles north Of here,
was forced TO tie up tonight because of
the heavy .ce III the OHIO. All Illinois
Central trains from the South now come
into the city over the Louisville and Nash
v:lle bridge at Henderson, Ky.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
Hog Makes n Nile of Sausage.

Columbia, No. Jan. e9-The biggest hog
in Socae County was killed to-day. 1t
weighed 80 pounds. Frank Martin, the
owner OF the monster porlle-. which was
Only years o.d. rendered fruEl II
thirty gallons of lard. wlli-e the sausage,
made fcom the carcass was 4 mile and a
half long.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
HERMIT KILLED AND BURNED.
John Spiney Thought to Have
Been Murdered by Cherokees.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Checotah, l. T., Jan. es.-Pcrsons Just in
from n town eight miles east of Checotah
b-;Gg the news CT the murder of John
Spivey. which occurred near that place
Wednesday night.
After numbering him the miscreants
burned his house, and the chaTred re-
r4.,ii..s we're found yesterday evening. HIS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
WEDDINGS. s:ttAx
Observation-Disclosures

VcHSW1NkE1<-NOHS
Greenville. ILL.,. Jan e9.-Nr. Herbert vohs-
winkel. aged 40. and Mrs. Louisa vohswinkei.
Justice of the Peace W. T. Carson and in,.ne
diately after took a westbound train. The
couple were anxious to keep their marriage a
secret They stated to the Justice that 1t was
their third matrimonial venture. The bride
groom stated that he was in business in Troy.
GRIMETTE-DOXSTADT
Virginia, Ill, Jan 29-Alva Grirnmette, Pal
myra. ILL.,, and Miss Annie Doxstadter Jack
sonville. we're married here to-day by County
Judge Walker
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
st. Elmo Ill Jan. 29-Tant Mcdonald OF
Decatur. III. and Miss Lee Johnston were aui-
city married al the home Of the brides moth
er. Ms Phenia Johnston. in this city yester-
day. taking their friends quite by surprise.
The Reverend Douglas Shcuse OF Newton Of
fic!ated.
o. FLOYD-MacCLANCY.
Armstrong. No; jan 2szThe marriage Of
Miss Saba MacClancy to D. W. Floyd both
Of Randolph County. was soleInnized at the
home Of the Reverend r. L. Pines yesterday.
LONG-HULSE
Woodlawn and Miss Clara Huise of Ashley
married in the County Courtroom here
yesterday by County Judge Bernreuter
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
Cotton Acreage Increased.

KEIJ BLIC sPELI4NIA
Ardmore. ]. T.. Jan. E9.-The cotton acre
age this year will be greatly increased in
the Cnickasaw Nation. Edgar Schrum n
planter near here. viii plant 800 ac-es this
year to cotton. The recent rains and snow
have put the ground in fire shape Tor ear
y r!.H!!rs, and wEeat is lcoking well.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
Actor Gets Twenty Years.

Ottawa, H.. Jan. 29.-Harry West. an
actor of Chicago, who shot and killed John
C. Walsh in this city on the night of De-
cember 10 last. was to-day sentenced by
Judge Bishop in the Circuit Court TO serve
twenty years in the Pcnitea,icry.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
MARIEs COUNTY PRIMARY DATE.

County Committee Fixes on April 2
for Selection of Delegates.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Vienna, Mo-. Jan. 23.-The Maries Coun-
ty Democratic Central Committee has
set Saturday. April .. as the date for
holding the Democratic primary election.
The committee will meet again March 5
to assess the caEdi,ntes and select Judges
for the primary
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
chamoi. Live stock Suffers.
EEPCHLIC SPECIAL.

EEPI 6IIC NFELIAll.
Channels. Mo-. Jan. g.-The thermometer
registered 10 degrees below zero here this
morning. This Is by. far the coolest morn-
ing OF the winter. Live stock is Suffering
severely from the continued cold weather
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
PUBLICATION OF.PHOTOGRAPH
WINS MANY SUITORS FOR GIRL

Miss Cordea Ellington Formerly Instructor of Children of the
Chinese Commissioner the Worlds Fair Receives Offers of
Marriage From Persons Who Declare That They Fell in Love
With Her Likeness Which Appeared in The Republic
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
SPORTING

W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., and H. L. Bow
den win the principal events in the first
oay's automobile races at Ormond, Fla
Cardinals may land Pitcher Downing of
Butte.
Chief Kiely has assigned dates for po-
lice revolver practice
Abe Attell will reach this city next Mon
day morning
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
TO CURE A coLp IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo QUinine Tablets All
druggists refurd money il it fails to cure.
e W. Groves signature IS on each box .25c
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
56llIliDODuIlyEDuUusalIuDDIllIllDDlIIluDDIIi

CORDEI.A V.
o Cornmis
of
proposals of the United States
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
FOREIGN.

Kafsirs have joined forces with the
Hereros ami are strn-g'' besieging the
German garrison at okahandia, German
Southwest Africa. Several men have been
killed in the fighting.
A bitter debate precedes the adoption by
the Panama Constitutional Convention of
a clause permitting the United States to
Intervene to restore public peace and
order in the isthmus the clause being
adopted by bare majority.
The British Ambassador at St Peters
burg says that the Russian reply to Japan,
is satisfactory" from which it is inferred
that Russiaa may have made some con-
cessions.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-30
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Former Mayor Ames of Minneapolis is
released by a decision of the Minnesota
Supreme Court. which holds that the evil
dence against him is not quite in line vita
The indictment.
Fire in the Cosmopolitan building a
Chicago sky-scraper. results in the prob
ably fatal burning of two persons. and
causes a panic among the occupants of
the structure.
Members of the Bechtel family at Allen
town. Pa, have brought charges of intoX-
ication and other unseemiy conduct
against the Prosecuting Attorney, who re-
Gently tried the murder charges against
them.
President Harper of Chicago University.
in describing the ideal college professor,
asserts that he should be married. and II
he has three or four children all the bet-
ter.
Wildly erratic cotton markets at New
York and New Orleans cause brokers' 20
lose heavily.
The secretary of the Chicago Federation
of Labor is cited for contempt because he
refused to produce the federation's books
and records when ordered 10 do so by the
Grand Jury.
Operators and miners begin a discussion
of the scale at Indianapolis. the former
demanding a reduction, while the latter
insist on a run-of-mine basis of payment
and 7-cent differential. which would he
equivalent to higher wages.
Mckinley Day is observed with dinners
at New Haven, Ccnn.; Omaha, Neb., and
other places. The day is generally OBJ
served at Canton.
Mabel Parker is found guilty of forgery
by a New York jury.
Albert Smith was rescued from an ice
hole in the Missouri River by workmen on
the Wabash bridge.
Harry B. Hawes spoke to a large au-
dience at Fayette.
Reports show the per capita deposit in
Missouri banks is sl36.
The funeral of Mrs. W. Pope Yeamon
will take place in Columbia Sunday.
Details of the Thurston automobile
jaunt made public at trial
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Burlington. Ia. Jan. 2s.-The mercury
fell to Il be.ow zero to-day.
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OFFICIAL RECORDS BROKEN.

OFFICIAL RECORDS BROKEN.
L. $. Weather Bureau Thermometer
at Columbia IA Degrees Below
Columbia. Mo. Jan. 29.-The record OF
the United States Weather Bureau office
was broken this morning when the official
thermometer registered "A degrees below
zero, the lowest temperature ever officially
registered here.
The wheat crop of Missouri is well bian.
keted with snow and is In no danger, put
grave apprehension ts being feit Ior the
safety of small fruits.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-01-18
Hay Tax ReneaIed.

Yesterday the Indian inspector re.
ceived notice that the bill that was
passed by the Cherokee council at its
last session repeating the hay royal.
t. in the Cherokee nation, had been
approved by the president.
The hay royalty has been a source
Of annoyance in the Cherokee nation
for the past five years The law pro
vided that there should be a royalty
OF 20 cents per ton on all hay shipped
out of the nation and that il should
be collected by the government Off
GERS. This has resulted in number.
less suits against the officials of the
government beginning with the col.
lection of revenues and extending to
the secretary OF the interior. It finally
reached such a state that the rail.
roais. At the request of the officials.
refused TO accept hay for shipment I'm.
less the shippers could satisfy the
company that the royalty had been
paid
According to the annual reports Of
the Inspector the total amount of this
royalty was from eight to ten thou.
sand dollars per year The approval
OF The Dim by the president will re-
move all this trouble and IS q good
thing Tor the hay men OF the Cherokee
nation
The inspector was also informed
that the president had approved the
general appropriation bill passed by
the last council of the Cherokees.
This is the bill that provides for the
salaries of the members Of the coun.
Gil and other regular and necessary
expenses of the ation.-Phoenix.