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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
THE PLANET EARTH.
Its Movements Around the sun and
Upon Its Ovva Axis.


The earth, considered as a planet,
occupies a favored rank in the solar
system. 1t pleased the all wise Gre
ator TO assign it's position among the
heavenly bodies where nearly all the
sister planets are visible to the naked
eye 1t is situated next to Venus and
is the third planet from the sun. 1t
moves around the sun from west to
east in $50 days, 3 hours, 4S minutes
and As seconds and turns the same
way on its axis in % hours, 90 min
utes and seconds.
That the earth, in common with all
the planets, revolves around the sun
as center is a fact which rests upon
the clearest demonstrations OF philoso-
ply. That it revolves, ike them. upon
its own axis is a truth which every ris-
ing and setting sun illustrates and
which very many phenomena concur
to establish. Either the earth moves
around its axis every day or the whole
universe moves around it in the same
time. There is no third opinion that
can be formed on this point. Either
the earth must revolve on its axis ev-
cry twenty-four hours to produce the
alternate succession OF day and night
or the sun, moon, planets, comets. fixed
stars and the whole frame Of the uni
verse itself must move around the
earth in the same time. To suppose
the latter case to be the fact would be
to cast a reflection on the wisdom of
the Supreme Architect. whose laws are
universal harmony. AS we'll might the
beetle, that in a moment turns on its
ball. imagine the heavens and the
earth had made a revolution in the
same instant
The idea of the heavens revolving
about the earth is incumbered with in
Vulnerable difficulties. We will men,
ton only one. 1t is estimated on good
authority that there are visible by
means of glasses no less than 100000
900 stars, scattered at all possible
distances in the heavens above, beneath
and around us. Now, is it in the least
degree probable that the velocitieS of
all these bodies should be so regulated
that, though describing circles so very
different in dimensions, they should
complete their revolutions in exactly
the same time?
In short, there is no more reason to
suppose that the heavens revolve
around the earth than there is to sup
pose that they revolve around each of
the other planets separately and at the
same time, since the same apparent
revolution is common to them all, for
they all appear to revolve upon their
axes in different periods. The rotation
of the earth determines the length of
the daV and may he regarded as one of
the most important elements in astro-
nomical science. 1t serves as n univer-
sal measure of time and forms the
standard of comparison for the revolu-
tions of the celestial bodies for all ages,
past and to come. Theory and Observa-
ton concur in proving that among the
innumerabie vicissitudes that prevail
throughout creation the period of the
earth's diurnal rotation is immutable.-
Medical Talk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
ChiIdren,n WEIGHT.

Some curious experiments have been
made at one of the royal philanthropiC
institutions in Copenhagen. For some
years back the seventy boys and girls
in the place have been carefully weighed
every day in groups Of fifteen and un-
der. Thereby it is proved that the chill
dPen gain weight mostly in autumn
and in the early part of December.
From that tiRe till the end of April
there is scarcely any increase in weight
More remarkable still, there is a dimi.
mutton till the end of summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
COINS OF THE PAST.
Gold Pieces That Were Once Com
mon. but Are NOW Rarely Seen.


mon, but Are Now Rarely seen.
Recent mention of the disappearance
of the $3.50 gold piece from circulation
and the premium this coin commands
as a eurio has set many to rummaSing
in old pocketbooks and bottoms OF cash
boxes and drawers in search of odd or
out of date coins Some have found
$3.50 piece, but not many. The So
piece once quite common, but always
sort OF curiosity, is Oftener found, and
many have specimens OF the little gold
coins representing % cents and 90
cents which were not minted by the
government and probably have not so
much gold in them as they represent.
They used to pass as coin, but were
never in general circulation. being so
easily lost that they soon became
scarce One of the handsomest coin
relics seen is a SO gold piece bearing
the mint stamp of 1899. 1t is larger
than the present SO piece. The owner
has it hung in a band and wears it as
a charm on his watch chain. The own
er says he refused an offer of $50 for
this relic The old octagonal $50 pieces
were quite common in California in
early days, when gold dust was largely
used as a circulating medium. They
were made of pure gold, and, while
they had not the elegant finish of the
gold coins minted by the government
in these days, many still remember
them as the handsomest coins they ever
saw. Many people now would consider
them handsome on account of the $50
in them.-New York Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
Chicago Dental Company

II you are in nd of dental work
call on US before going elsewhere as
we can save you money. We use
nothing but the best of material and
our work is guaranteed to be first
class in every respect. If you are in
need of a set of teeth call and see our
thin elastic plate. We guarantee it to
fit in all cases and when all others
have failed. We never ask you more
than our prices below:
CLEANING FREE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
Where IL ShouId Bertp.

But why do YOU have your hero
marry in the first chapter:' they asked.
Because" replied the author, lit has
always seemed absurd to me to end a
novel just where a mans troubles real
ly begin That's where you should be-
gin the story. '-Chicago Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
KEEP YOUR HEAD UNCOVERED.
The Constant Wearing OF a Hat Propo-
gates DandruR Germs.

There are many men who wear their
hats practically all the time when awake.
and are blessed with a heavy shock of
hair; yet il the scslps OF these same men
once became infested with dandrunr
germs. the parasites would multiply all
the quicker for lack of air. Badness
would ensue as the final result. New
bros Herpicide kills these germs and
stimulates unhealthy hair to abundant
growth. Herpicide is a pleasant hair
dressing as well as a dandruff cure and
contains not an atom of injurious SUBJ
stance. Sold by leading druggists Send
lOc. in stamps for sample to The Herpi-
eide Co.. Detroit. Mich.
For sale by T. n. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20

If you haven't time to prepare Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. it is now
made in tablet form also. Get pack
age all ready to use. Makes you well;
keeps you well. So cents. I. II. Thorn
as, pharmacist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
Hobson'S Choice.

Tom-Ive been hidden to her wed
ding. but I'm not going
Dick-But your absence will surely
be noticed. Do you think you can af-
ford that?
Tom-Well. when you can't afford to
have your presents noticed your all
sence is impera tive.-Philadelphi Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20

When man tells you that all WON
en- are delusiOns and snares, it's dough-
nuts 10 fudge he has been shared by 3
delusion.-CoOking Club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20
1t Is Safe

1t cannot possibly cause harm.
Thousands have been cured. ranging
in age from the tender child of six
months to the aged person of 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20

For sale by T. n. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-20

My Treatment

While most physicians give no atten-
ton to Rupture, thinking it incura bic
by the knife. fourteen years ago l per-
fected a treatment which Will cure
every case, and has stood the test
Of time.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10
CONDEMNATION
OF PROPERTY
Authority and Manner of Pro-
Cedure in Such Cases.

Some inquiry has been made as to
the manner in which condemnation
proceedings are conducted, and Of the
law authorizing such action.
Authority for this procedure is found
ia the Curtis bill, which specially puts
in force that chapter Of the Arkansas
law relating to condemnation Of pri-
yate property for public uses.
Notice of intention to convert pri-
vate property to a specific public use
is served upon the owner. If by per-
sonal service ten days notice is re-
quired; if by publication, three weeks.
AT the end Of that time, in either case,
the value Of the property is determined
by trial BY a jury Of twelve persons
In the circuit court, proof of value be-
ing presented by either side.
The amount Of the award is then
paid into court by the city, and the
property taken possession of. II the
owner is dissatisfied and desires to ap-
peal the case to the regular term Of
court he may do 50, the city in addi-
tion giving bond for such sum as the
court may direct, to cover any further
allowance.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10
RUSSIANS SURPRISED
Fine Work of the MikadO's
Torpedo FIOtiIIa Not Ex-
CeIIed by his Com
manders' Open
Attack.

AT midnight Monday a hotilla Of
japanese torpedo boats made dash
into the lower harbor at Port Arthur
and permanently disabled so far as
present purposes are concerned, three
fine vessels Of the Russians, without
suffering any damage. The surprise
Of the enemy was complete.
Yesterday the japanese appeared
before Port Arthur in battle forma-
tion and engaged both the Russian
squadron and forts. Two more Rus
sian ships were disabled and the Jap
anese sailed away without injury.
There is rumor Of another engage
ment at Chemulpo. in which two more
Russian vessels were disabled.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10
THE OWLS.
A New Club Organized by Some Of
the Young Eden of Vinita.

Another social club was organized
last night among a number Of the
young men OF this city The first
thing Of importance seemed 70 be a
name for it and from the names sug-
gested, "The Owls was chosen as
the title. The new club win have
apartments in the Ratclin building
the rooms occupied by l.. f. Parker,
Jr.
THE Owls vpll be a reading room
and social hang.5ut for the members.
They will have also dancing floor,
and the lady friends Of the club may
expect to enjoy many pleasant even
ings at "The Owls The rooms of
the club will be neatly furnished, and
the boys will have nice place to
spend their evenings instead Of passing
them on the streets as they have been
doing heretofore.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10
Az AChl NEM H. ~ BUYING.
How IA Texns House That Had Been
Burned Out Quickly GOt
New stock.

one morning a New York syneicats
buyer received the following telegram
from one Of his largest Texas clients
Burned out Must have complete
stock al once. Have engaged temporary
quarters. Use judgment, but rush
goods"
The store was one of the largest in
its territory. says the Worlds Work.
and every day lost to business meant
: tremendous loss OF money The syn
dicate buyer figured on a large sheet
Of paper for 20 minutes. At the end
OF this time he called ais staff Of buy
ers and explained the situation. He
had blocked out a large commission
tor each, with the exception Of two,
they we're 10 arrange for fast freight
shipment and 10 negotiate for imme-
aiate express shipment for goods Thai
vent in small quantities Ii was the
end Of the season and the stock OF
goods in New York was almost ex-
hausled 10 his men he saio: I've
got to buy 100000 stock and do il
right away" Every man went about
his task The head Of the buying bu-
reau kept IN telephone communication
with his men for three hours. advising,
planning. all the while assembling a
mass OF goods Then he went out
himself and bought.
BY noon $4,000 worth Of goods had
been secured by the buyers. and by
night half Of it all was on the way 70
Texas. A week from the night OF tbe
fire the 100000 stock was ready in the
Texas merchants temporary quarters
and a remarkable buying achievement
had been done.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10
FAvORITE HOME PAPER.
Why the Twice-a-Week Republic
has Achieved Wide Popularity.

Established for nearly acentury and
read regularly by more than 100000
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ST. Louis can justly lay claim to that
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II is great because it has always
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Here are some reasons why You should
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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10

WORK OF THE
U. S. COURT
Railroad Jury is Still Out 9th
err Routine Matters.

The railroad damage case was given
to the jury last evening and no decis-
ion was reached up to this noon.
This delay is naturally to be regarded
fayorably by the attorneys for the
railroad company, for even should a
verdict be reached it is hardly likely
to be for a large sum.
In the case of G. a. Richardson
Manufacturing Co. against Leo b.
Bennett, marshal, Judgment by de-
fault was taken this morning in the
U. S. court.
The courts time has been taken up
by motions, important only to the
litigants concerned and their attor
neys.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10
BRILLIANT SOCIAL AFFAIR.
One Given by DR.. and Mrs. Fite Was
an Event of Note.

The reception that was given by DR.
and Mrs. II. 3. Fite at their home on
Fifteenth street, was one Of the larg-
est social events that has been held
this season aud very delightful occa-
sion for the large list oi guests
With the host ard hostess iD the re-
celying line were Miss Hall Of Ninita,
Mrs. Halsell Of Texas Mrs. C.L.Jack-
Son, Mrs. Bixby and Mrs. Middleton.
FTh0se WIZ assisted in entertaining
were Mrs. VIM. T. Hutchings, Mrs. n.
r. Hancock, Mrs. Il. p Harrison, Mrs.
w. r. Rowsey Mrs. Claude Thomp-
son. Misses Ellen Blair Hntchings
and Kate Thomas served frappe, and
In the dining room the guests We're
served by Misses Maxey Bradford, Err
ma Eddleman and Hettie May Wood
ward.
The home Of DR. and Mrs Fite is "A
very convenient and attractive place
and tIsis was the first time that they
had entertained since they had gotten
settled IN their new residence. The
house was nicely decorated and the re-
freshments were pronounced the best
ever" by Frank Hubbard who lsa con-
uoissenr
A myre entertaining host and host
ess than Dr. and Mrs. Fite are seldom
found and their home Is most pleas
ant one that is always open 10 their
many friends Muskogee Phoenix.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10
KATY EXCURSION RATES.
Points sAvailable-Rates on Applioa-
tion to Aren't.

Southeast:---Toa all points east of the
Mississippi river lincluding Memphis,
Tenn, Vicksburg, Miss, New Orleans,
La, on line drawn from Memphis,
Tenn, via the Illinois Central Ry. to
Central City, KY, Tennessee, Pen
nington, Va, thence along the north
ern state lines OF North Carolina to
the Atlantic ocean.
North--To points in the State Of
Arkansas, Kansas, Minnesota, Ne
braska and Illinois west Of a line
drawn via the Vandalia line, St.
Louis to Ellington, H., thence
Illinois Central Ry. to Chicago. Also
to Denver, Col. Colorado Springs,
Pueblo, Trinidad and intermediate
points.
Old Mexico--Agua Calientes, Celia
va. Durango, Guadalajara, Mexico
City, Monterey, San LIS PoCosi-
Silao. Toreon and Zacatecas.
Rate-One regular standard mot
temporarily relucedl fare plus two
dollars for the round trip. Children
half fare.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10
Nearly Finished.

George Hendricks finished the car
penter work on the Presbyterian
church yesterday: the structure is now
about complete with the exception of
pews which are now being manufac-
tured according to the plans Of the
architect.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10

a stocking social is to be given
tonight at the Baptist parsonage. A
miniature sock is sent with each in
vitation and a request to bring in it
twice as much money as the size Of
the one you wear.
Snowflake hominy. Badgett-Sanders
Go to the Palace Meat Market for
choice meats; fish and game in season.
Two doors east Of court house. SStf
Royal Blue soap-something new
Badgett-Sanders.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10
Valentine Social.

The Christian Endeayor society OF
the Presbyterian church will enter
tain the members and friends with a
Valentine social Friday evening at
the church. There will be Valentine
boxes and each one is to bring a valen.
tine with them any kind. A Gypsy
will be ON hand TO tell your fortune.
All the young people are cordially in
vited
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10
Come to Stay.

J. +. Bondurant and his wife, DR..
Essie Bondurant, have arrived from
Lincoln, Nebraska, and viii make
their permanent home in Vinita.
They are now at the Green Hotel but
will occupy rooms in the Empire
block as soon as completed.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10

Or. Essie Bondurant, Office at pres
ent at Hotel Green. l0S-ll4
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10
Hold Fa.t That Whioh d Good.

'Dinner Party" ''kich and Rare
"Indianola" brands Of flour are the
very best. We append our name to
every sack as a guarantee Of purity,
strength and flavor The Rae and
Read Min and Elevator Co, Tulsa, /.
7. ID. IT, HALL, Wholesale Agent,
Vinita. /. T. lO6-lll
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-10
AT THE U. S. IAIL.
Notes From Criminal Headquarters
Of Northern District.


Cecil Crank. Broken Arrow, dispos-
ing OF mortgaged property.
Levi still. Campbell; larceny.
Ed Bailey same.
Isam Taylor, Pryor Creek, whisky
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-11
e. n. Princes Grain 1 ettar.

Chicago, July 1l.-Wheat-An ava
lanche of crop damage reports sent in
from all over the country, turned a
rather weak and dull market into one
OF unusual strength and activity. New
July wheat sold 2ss cents higher than
early low prices. September IL higher
with a good percentage of the advance
in all deliveries retained at the close,
and sentiment at the end as uniformity
bullish. as 1t was at any time during
the day, altho late evening up In antici-
patton Of the government report caus-
ed reactions near the close. Better
weather In the southwest and the cas-
Ter tone to cables We're responsible for
early selling. but as soon as the signifi-
canoe of the reports from Kansas, Ne
braska and Missouri, and when the
northwest began to buy, the market
became very strong with renewed buy
ing by local bull leaders, and good
short covering. People who sold early
on weather conditions In the southwest
bought back Mt loss when the condi-
tons for showery weather came out.
Reports from Nebraska were very
bullish. The damage to the wheat in
Kansas was yariously estimated at
from 90 to so per cent Jones report
on spring wheat was moderately bull
ish and other reports from that section
We're decidedly so.
CognEcoln ruled a little lower but
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-11
HERE At HOME.
MarshalItown Cit

MarshaIItown Citizens Gladly Testify.
1t is a testimony like the following
that has placed '4the old Quaker REM
edy" so far above competitors. When
people right here at home raise their
voices in praise there is no room left for
doubt Read the public statement Of a
Marshalltown citizen:
Mrs. Kark A. Kollin, Of c12 North
Sixth street, says: mr.. Kollin has had
a good deal of trouble with his kidneys
for some time. His business is that Of
timer, which brings constant strain
on his back. His attention was called
to Doan's Kidney Pills by an advertise-
ment in our paper and getting boz at
the Mcbride & VIII Drug Company's ne
found great help from their use. on
two or three occasions after day OF
more than usual exertfon have myself
experienced pain in the back. Hearing
Mr.. kollin speak so highly Of Doan1
Kidney Pills induced me to try them.
The trial taught me to value them az
highly as did Mr. Kollin. A dose or two
always ended the pain"
For sale by all dealers. Price, 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Company, BUT.
falo, N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name. Doan's. ana
take no other.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-11

absent from the daily auctions, and the
small run landing here on Tuesday,
last, was disposed Of at private sale.
Traders all anticipate better mar
ket this week, many of the leading
buyers being due to return, and with
resumption of fair buying orders and
probable small receipts, some improve
ment is expected, though any higher
prices will only result from a very
limited supply and much stronger in
quiry, which is hardly due at this
season of the year. The eastern trade
is reported quiet orders in most of the
eastern cities being quite slim, ana
while some good d,afters and chunks
have found fair sale. late reports in
dicate that the market there is in no
better shape than here. Few drafters
have sold OF late above 5000, though
extra choice lots have occasionally
gone at $225M230, with common 10 fair
drafters at $12oMf60. Most expressers
sold at $3.50 $50. with tops up to S170,
and bulk OF chunks sold at s11om1 4o.
with few extra choice lots up to $3.50.
There is little demand for plain light
horses, and, while offerings of such are
small, prices generally rule lower.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-11
$50
To California
and Back

II you intend to go to California you
may never have better opportunity
than in August and September, 1904,
when the rate from most points N
Iowa and Minnesota to San Francisco
or Los Angeles and return viii be only
$50 via the CHICAGO. MILwAUKEN
& ST. PAUL RAILWAY.
To accommodate Knights Templar
Of Iowa and Minnesota, their families
and friends. q standard sleeping car
will leave Pickering about S:03 Z. n.
Aug 80. This car will be at
tached to special train. thru to San
Francisco via the c. NJ. & st p. Ry.
Omaha. Denver. Colorado Springs an1
the Scenic Route"
Double berth in sleeping car costs
$3.50, including stop-over at Colorado
Springs and Salt Lake City.
For details Of itinerary call on tn
ticket agent or address
JOHN COOK. F. A. MILLER,
Excursion Agt. GENT Pass Agt.
West Union. Ia Chicago.