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Las Nuevas de la Estancia. (Estancia, Nuevo MeÌjico) 1904-1908, 1905-11-24
AL Pueblo de Nuevo Mexico:

AI L uCUlO uC IN ucVO MUXlCO.
Una seria problema nos
confrenta: En- 1849 ell terri
torio de Nuevo Mexico, inclu-
yendo 10 que havre es Arizona
y Nuevo Mexico, fu6 adqueri-
do de la Republica de Mexico
y en- 1868 este gran Territorio
fu6 dividido y todavia esta
dividido; y desde amos parados
este ha estado pidiendo admi-
sion a la Union como dos Es-
tados. No es mi propositio
-recitar la historic de estas es-
fuerzos y sera bastante con de-
Cir one ellos han abortado.
Nuevo Mexico como I'm solo
Territorio 9 mas propiamente
hablando como una parte del
territorio original, esta tan
lejos de ser estado hoy que 10
estaba un cuarto de siglo pasa
do.
Es possible que ell ell curse del
tempo por espera continua,
trabajo y observancia, Nuevo
Mexico dentro de sus presentes
limites llegue a ser un estado
y tan possible que dentro y con
ell tempo Russia pueda recobrar
la Manchuria Q los Estados del
Sur establescan una cOnfeda-
clOn.
Ninguno tiene una seguridad
en- lavida y ningun Pueblo una
seguridad en- ell futu1o y 10 que
tenga en- su seno para nosotros
nadie podra decirlo. Creemos
que ell Estado Undo Sc puede
obtener; y esta al aIcance de
nosotros. Lo aceptamos o 10
rechazamos? ST ell congreso
pasar6 en- su proxima session
un proyecto de estado undo y
nos llamare a hacer nuestro
escoiimiento. 5Lo aceptaremos
Q 10 rechazaremos? y 81 ell con-
greso pasare en- su proxlma
session. un proyecto de estado
undo y nos llamare a hacer
escojimiento, que esco
iimiento seria ell nuestro?
Esta concedido que una gran
parte del Pueblo de Nuevo
M6iico preferira estadosepera-
do y es igualmente cierto que
otra gran parte del buen Pu-
eblo deseara ell estado lunido
Y no es menos verdadero que
un ntlmero considerable del
buen Pueblo estaran opuestos |
al estado en- cualesquiora for
ma.
No es Ell proposito de este
argumento querer decir algo
IN favor del estado de ninguna
sea separado Q conso-
idado Y me presume que ell
Las Nuevas de la Estancia. (Estancia, Nuevo MeÌjico) 1904-1908, 1905-11-24

Mos sabios dicen muchas
cosas en- pocas palabras, los
ignorantes hablan mucho y di-
cen NADIA.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
SAVE ON PIANOS
Buy Direct of the iIanufac-
furers
AT FACTORY PRICES
SlO0 TO $50 Saved by Dealing
With the F. &. Sn1itfz
Piano Co.

The L. G.. Smith Piano Company opeE~
ates two OF the largest piano factories In
the world at Brooklyn. n. Y. and Leo
minister, Mass They make the Brad
bury. Webster, and other h-grade
pianos, which are known for their beau
tiful tone and excellent workmanship
all over the world. The products OF
these factories are sold direct to the
public through warerooms located in the
leading cities of the country, The
southern trade of the F. Q. Smith Piano
Company Is supplied through their great
southern wareroonas, located at l225
pennsylvania avenue, this city any
body in Washington can buy a high
grade upright piano direct Of the conn
pany 1t factory prices and save s10J 10
Is more the purchaser also obtains ths
manufacturer 5 guarantee with every in
strument--a guarantee that Is regarded
as good as a Government bond. Besides
the immense stock OF new 1865 In1deis
In upright, concert baby. and quarter
there are some very special bargains In
secondhand pianos, offered at slb5 Sta
sIs5, S210-about half the original prices
and on terms to suit the purchaser.
From these warerooms the company also
1rausacts a large maii-orden business
shipping. pianos all over the south. Poo
pie residing in Maryland, Virginia,
North Carolina and other neighboTing
states may purchase piano OF this
firm as satisfactorily as IL the factory
were located IN their own immediate
vicinity Simply write TO the z. G..
Smith Piano Company, 1225 Pennsylvania
avenue, for catalogue and you wiz
receive full information regarding all
the styles and makes OF pianos carried
by this firm, and you viii save Slo9 TO
$50 oa your purchase, by buying the
piano direct OF them instead OF an agent.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
PEOPLE ONE KNOWS
AT THE SEASHORE
Atlantic City Favore Resort of WaShngtonansLG Going
for Memorial Day-Representatives From Official and
Resident Circles Promenade the Boardwalk

family. W. T Thunder. F. \. Unrich,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S BiIiot
Wiltshire-Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Vaughn,
Mrs K Fairbanks, K. 1. Wheeler, D. T.
Geading. S. j. Critohlow. Mr. and Mrs
a. w. Rowley.
Scarborough-C. A Liggins.
Clarendon-F. P. Stiger, Miss G. N
Baker. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Myers, Miss
Jane Moorehouse, Mrs. a. Rote. T. ].
Cross, Fl. b. Flanders, G. y Chaplin,
William Bryans NJ. Stevenson.
Stickney-Mrs. g. L. FTanblcrs, S. T.
Carr. ]. r. Wilson
Iroquois-C. f. Barton, William T.
Stillman. Miss Clarke, Miss DeviIae, ].
II. Harrison. Mr.. and Mrs. p. L. Car
rington, Miss Ellen Marvin, MIR and
Mrs. William A. Irish.
Sterling-A. E. Wood, A. j. LeberTnan n.
Rudolf-dr. and Mrs. E. d Frank.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. b Hort, Mr. and Mrs
W. a. Torrey and child, MIR and Mrs.
6. ]. Samuels, Mrs. c. Marshall. C.
n. Hub, S. A. Crosse, / A. Baum,
The Hotel Eiberon, which opens this
year after extensive improvements in
Guiding brick and stone additions, has
always drawn fine class of patronage
and promises to become still more pop-
ular with visitors during the opening
season. Management of the hosiery
Will again be vested in Robert Lucy,
hotel man Of wide experience, who will
give his personal attention TO the COM
Tort and welfare of his patrons.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
Teas.

Oak Grove. the home Of Mrs. Louis F.
Shoemaker, was a scene of loveliness
on Thursday afternoon, when she held
her spring reception from o'clock un-
I'll Z. She was surrounded by a bevy of
handsome assistants. Mrs. Agnes T.
Adams, her sister; Mrs. Lay. wife of
Capt Thomas E. Lay, OF the navy; Miss
Lay, Miss Stone. of Brightwood, and
Mrs Jeansen. of Mt. Pleasant.
Callers fingered at the picturesque
home until the sun went down. The
handsome gowns of the ladies added
much to the attractiveness of the scene.
Mr.. Shoemaker divided his attentions
among the guests and Abner Shoemak-
er presided at the punch bowl
Refreshments We're served in the din
ing room and the original table decora-
tlons were the source of continued ad-
miration. The successful addition of
imported effects in ornamental trees and
shrubbery give delightful park views
from the residence. and the exquisite
rookeries surrounding the magnificent
lawn add additional charm TO Oak
Grove.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
NO AMAZE sTHETIc REQUIRED.

My first day in India" said the tour
Isl, 1 was surprised when I awoke In
the morning to feel how smooth my
face was
BY Jove,' / said, .how slowly nv
beard grew Yesterday. l hardly need to
shave today
1T Is. however. q matter Of religion
with me TO shave every morning, ana so
| bade the native servant. a man pro-
y1ded by my host, to fetch my shaving
things. The native smiled.
But you are already shaved. sir,
s. Already shaved2' said I.
Yes, sir, he answered. 7 shaved
you while. you slept. That is the Gus
tom here
''T found that he was right. I found.
that in India these wonderful native
servants shave their masters N bed
every morning without waking them
'An through my stay In India [ was
shaved like that It was almost enough
TO keep me in that hot horrid country
forever Louisville Courfer-Journal.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
Weddings.

The list OF June brides constantly in
creascs, both in number and interest.
and announced engagements are of al
most daily occurrence,
Miss Florence Dahigren. now of Phil
adelphIa. but well known to society in
this city, and Dr. John Henry Rhett, of
Washington. viii be married at the
home of Miss Dahlgren. VilIanova,
Philadelphia, June G.. Bishop Afackay
Smith will officiate, and Miss Kitty VIII
son, daughter OF General Wilson, Of
Wilmington. Del. viii be maid OF hon
or Miss Anne Lawrence and Miss Bes-
sic SarreIiy, both Of Philadelphia. will
be bridesmaids. Lawrence Paul. OF Phil
adeiphia, Will be DR.. Rhetts best man
After the wedding. there Will be a jour
ney. and then DR.. Rhett will bring his
bride TO Washington. among her old
friends. To live.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter
Of Admiral DahIgren. and daughter Of
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
Luncheons

a number of friends were present at
a delightful luncheon given by Mrs. NJ.
Hyde al her home. 1928 Thirteenth
street northwest. on Thursday, in honor
OF her daughter. Kittie Those present
with their wives We're Messrs Blundon.
Hettinger, Geier, A. r. VereIa, James
T. McHugh: also Mrs Toole, Mrs
Getz Mrs. Phillips. Mrs John Morse OF
Baltimore, the Misses O'Rfeara, TooIe,
Varela and Jueneman, Miss Dewitt, of
New York city, and Miss Mouiton, Bal
fimore; Mr. Reh, Mr.. Toole, Mr.. Lou
than. Martin and Frank McHugh, Mr..
Varela, Mr.. Lehman. Mr.. Mathien, of
Philadelphia. and Mr.. Morse, of BaIti-
more.
During the evening one amusing feat
ure was the calling up of absent friends
over the telephone, as well as singing
Aud Lang Syne" by the entire COM
pany, accompanied by piano and violin.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
Entertainments.

The Capitol Hill Literary Society held
its closing meeting for the spring at the
residence of Capt. J. y. Hart, 5l5 b
street northeast. on Monday evening.
The report of the committee on year
book was received, and. after consider
able discussion, was adopted, and the
committee was authorized to have the
book published
The following named officers for the
ensuing year were elected. President
Mrs. Lucille I. Belts: first vice presi-
dent, DR.. James Mckee; second vice
president. Mrs. Mary A Hicks; secre-
tary, Mrs. Daisy Wedding Trauty; re-
cording secretary, c. s. Hardy; treas
urer. Mrs. Curtis Eisinger; pianist, Mrs.
Rosie L. Townsend; auditor, John Bry-
son.
a vote Of thanks was given the retir-
Ing officers and refreshments were
served by the committee.
o. 7. Morton Woman's Relief Corps.
No. l, gave q euchre party at G. A. r.
Hall Thursday evening. First prize for
the ladies was won by Mrs William 3.
Haynes; first gentleman's prize Eugene
Brooks; the second prizes, Mrs. Addi-
son Syphax and W. H Conn. After the
games were over dancing was INDUCED
In until midnight Refreshments were
served throughout the evening.
a most beautiful. sacred, and impress
siVe ceremony will take place. June 6
at the Eighth Street Temple. when a
class Of twelve young girls and bows
viii be confirmed by the Rev. Dr. Abram
Simon The confirmants are Miss
Gladys Mayer, Celeste Goodman. Rita
Baer, Dora Schiffman, Margurite Kauf-
man, Irene Einstein, Rena Solomon and
Helen Rice, and Louis CHASER. Milton
Kaufman. Clarence Eiseman, and syl-
van Grosner.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
A SUCCESSFUL RUSE..

This late A. M Simpson, the oldest
odd Fellow in the woflai, who died dur
ing the winter at atalrton, Va, aged
ninety-fiye years. was the subject of dis
cussion recently among a group Of Odd
Fellows of Lynchburg
Mr.. Simpson" safe one was full of
interesting experiences. I remember an
experience o. his with a theater hat
He went, oEe January, on a 1unket to
New York. aid naturally the first even
ing n the metropolis he visited a thea
ter. In those days women weren't com
PEELED TO take their hats off in the thea
ter: they could do they pleased about
the matter. Consequently. a good many
Kept their hats on. and the people be-
hind them saw nothing of the stage.
well, Mr.. Simpson sat in his or
chestra chair. enjoying tho play ia
mously when woman In a two-foot
of him.
'tHe sighed. He sat, so to speak, on
tiptoe. He craned his neck to the right
and TO the left. But in vain. Now that
this woman was come, he could see
nothing of the stage. He saw only two
black ostrich plumes, a bunch of grapes.
humming bird and d bow OF pink
satin ribbon from behind this mass the
voices of the players came.
MIR. Simpson was a r-odest man. It
was not his nature to disturb anyone.
Nevertheless. he did not often get to a
New York theater, and now that hS was
In one. he did not nroDose to mis- Its
benefits through no fault Of his own.
So. after s. good deal of silent suffer
ing and a good deal of bashful hesfta-
tion, he leaned forward, touched the wo-
man in front of him, and said IN the
politest tone:
/" Madam. viii you kindly take OF
your ha.?'
''Tte woman isnored hirn-ignored him
absolutely. He said. little louder:
Will you please take OFF that big
hat, madam? I can see nothing behind
IT.
She turned. gave him a scornfuI.
whitening look, and settled back in her
former position again.
=" Madam said Mr Simpsf n. very
firmly. If YOU do not remove that hat
something most un'sleasant will hap
pen.
'She ignored him again.
MIR. Simpson reached down under the
seat. got his own hat and put It on.
Instantly. from all parts Of the house
there came loud and ferocfous chorus:
Here, take off that hat
Hats Off
Hats off down IN front
" Take off your hat
g OF with your hat. Off with IT
''The woman removed her hat instant
". AT the same instant Mr.. Simp-
son, chuckling, removed his own Then
the uproar ceased"
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
Receptions

The president and trustees of the
George Washington University will give
a reception 70 the graduating classes OF
1865 at Rauscher's. Wednesday, May 81,
at 8 O'Clock. Dancing will be feature
o. the evening.
The patronesses for the event are:
Mrs. Ashton, Mrs. Charles J. Bell,
Mrs. Frederick K. Benedict, Mrs. Van
Rensselaer, Berry, Mrs. Boardman. Mrs
Iothrop Bradley. Mrs. BromweiI, Mrs.
Brown, Baroness Won dem Russche.
Mrs Chaffee. Mrs. Oliver Cromwell,
Mrs. Oscar Terry Crosby, Mrs William
Phelps Emo. Mrs Fairbanks, Vicomtesse
de Faramond, Mrs. Foraker, Mrs. Fre-
mont, Mrs Gah. Mrs. Gillespie. Mrs
Glover. Mrs. Edmund x. Goldsborough,
AIRS. Arnold Hague, Mrs. Hitchcock,
Mrs. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Mrs. Arch
thald Hopkins. Mrs. Hobson, Mrs Gar
diner Hubbard, Madame Jusserand, Mrs
Charles HaIlam Keep Miss zibbey, Mrs
Bruce King. Mrs. J. Hall Lewis. Mrs
Lincoln, Mrs. George Xavier McLana-
han. Miss McWilliams. Mrs. Alexander
F. Magruder. Baroness Moncheur, Mrs
Edward Lind Morse. Mrs. Morton, Mrs
Needham. Mrs. Herbert II. D. Peirce
Mrs Cleveland Perkins. Mrs. Henry
KIrke Porter. Mrs. Richardson. Miss
Riggs, Miss Olive Risley Seward. Mrs.
William A Slater. Mrs. Spencer. Baron
ess Speck Sternburg. Mrs. Taft. Mrs.
Henry st. George Tucker. Mrs. Angus
tus c. Tyler. Mrs. Walcott. Mrs. West
inghouse. Mrs. Wilbur Mrs. Gardner
Williams
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
ROYAL ARCANUM WILL
GIVE A EUCHRE PARTY

An informal progressive euchre partv
Is announced by District Council 14g5
Royal Arcanum, for Wednesday evening
May 81, III the council chamber Pvthfan
Temple. Ninth street above Massachu-
setts avenue.
Members of the council and their
friends invited and as the prizes are
unusually novel and attractive a large
attendance is anticipated 1t is spe-
ciafly desired that those attending ar
range to reach the chamber PROMPTLY
at s o'clock as at that hour the tables
will be made up.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
KINDERGARTEN
READY FOR CLOSING

The twenty-ninth annual commence
naent of the Washington Normal Kin
dergarten Institution viii be held on
Friday. A pleasing musical and orator
fcaI program has been arranged. The
salutatory and Yaledictory addresses
viii be made by Miss Greene and Miss
Finch respectively.
Following the prEsv ntation OF the
diplomas by the Rev. L, G. T. Pierce
the seniors will sing the class song and
the Rev. r. N Moore Will pronounce
the benediction.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
THE ATTRACTION.

There's something about that Miss
Richmond that appeals to me.
Dick-Nonsense She's a perfect fright.
But they do say she's got lots of money.
Harry-By George, mats it, I knew
there was something about her that was
aWfully attractfve--Boston Transcript.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

Mrs Taimage gave a breakfast Fri
day in honor Of Mrs. ], L. Loose, now
here on visit to Col. and Mrs. R, I.
Fleming. at Oak View. The guests in
c1uded Senator Burrows. Col. and Mrs.
Fleming. Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Moore Rich
ardson, Mrs. Needham, Miss India Bell
Fleming. DR.. Macdonald and Miss Col
lier. The table was decorated with
sweet peas
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

Announcement is made of the engage
ment of Miss Mary Blair Sharpe and
Capt. George Montgomery. of The Ord
nance Department, L. s. A
Miss Sharpe is a daughter Of the late
Rev. J. Henry Sharpe, d. d, of Phila-
delphia, and niece OF Mrs. charles ].
Clarke. OF Bryn Mawr, Pa, at whose
home the wedding will take place early
in June.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
Dinners

Col. and Mrs Robert / Fleming were
hosts at an informal dinner party at
their country place, Oak View" last
evening. in compliment to Mrs. ]. L.
Loose, OF Chicago. their house guest
The consul general to London and Mrs,
Wynne, Mrs. Dewitt Talmage. Mrs.
Needhana. Gen. j. NJ. Wilson. General
Richardson, DR.. Reynolds. United States
Army, and Miss Inda Bell Fleming and
Robert Vedder Fleming, son and daugh-
ter of the hosts. were the others to dine.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

The faculty and pupils or Hamilton
Institute Were delightfully."- entertained
at dinner Friday evening by DR.. and
Mrs. B. J. Cobieigh, of Wilkesbarre. at
the New Willard. Miss Cobleigh is a
student at Hamilton Institute
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

avenue. Baltimore. on Thursday even
ing. June l. The couple will make their
home in Washington.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
Engagements

The engagement Is announced Of Miss
F1orences Brown. daughter of Capt. S. J.
Brown, Of Annapolis, 10 Lieutenant
KaIbfus.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

Announcement has been made Of the
engagement of Miss Pearl Sabin, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John I. Sabin. to
Capt. Alfred w. Bjornstad, L. s. Army
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

Miss Marian Stevens entertained a
party Of young friends at an informal
dinner party at Chevy Chase last even
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

The engagement of Miss Katharine
j. subert to Lieut.. Com. C. NJ McCor-
mick. Z. s. Navy. is announced. The
wedding will take place at the homo of
the bride at Middleway. w. Va, on June
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
At Various hotels.

other Washington visitors of the week
were;
Roanoke-C. A. Banrister. H. a. Hick-
man. Mrs. C. Z. File.
Roval Palace-Mrs. ]. c. Russell, o.
G. Russell. Mrs. W. ]. Morrison, Mrs.
A r. Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A BIZ
ter. Mrs. II. l. Bovine. r. w. Arnold,
strand-Mrs. ;titar n. H. Burt, Miss Mable
II. Burt. Miss s. 9. Clifford, Miss Kath-
crime c. Cook. c. c. Stephenson and j,
y Ponce de Leon-Mr. and Mrs. y, s.
PETER and children, MIR. and Mrs. n. H.
Myers, A P. @ Reilly; ys;nsrricR :; hRthaR Miss NJ
Rogers, Miss c. D. Scull-
RaIeigh-J l.. Gibney.
New England1.F, ". PFosser. w.
Lodge, K. + 0,Hay.a yIa NJ. = Tow
renee Mr.. and Mrs T. T. Black. Miss
NJ. Kidney, Miss Alice Kidney, j. r.
Maggie. C.. W, Dumontt. c; f. Bright,
G. Teat. Mrs. Z. W. Bliss, Mr.. ard Mrs.
H. q. Bishop.
Norfnandie-M J. c. Smith, Mrs, B.
G. Bronston, Mr.. and Mrs II A. Houlke,
Allen. Miss B. Reed NJ. Hamilton, e.
Hamilton, Mrs. Hunter b. /. Hunter.
Mrs J. f. Martin
Netherland-S. b, Driggan, Mr.. and
Mrs {. d. Nell, W @. Williams. Mr.
and Mrs. \. II. Phillips. II. C. Rippon
seaside-Mrs. q. L. Alexander. f. l..
Pierrenont-Mrs. S. a. Gray. Mrs. E.
Coulter HalI-E. b weimer. ]. S. Dill,
A. |. Issacs, L, Issacs. Miss Rose Smith,
- Woodbury., Mrs. NJ. L. Bremmen
Mrs, G, II. Wells, s. d. Calder, Mr., and
Mrs Henry Goodman.
Vermont House-C. II. -dcIntyEe, Mrs.
Henry Body. Henry Body. G. w.
Myers. Miss NJ. c. Lonay, Miss S. /.
Ti'iravmore-P. CIeary. Miss NJ. CIeary,
Miss NJ. B. Coe. Mrs. j. j. McSoyer. Mrs.
NJ. Scherner.
Those at the Islesworth.
Islesworth- and Mrs. R. Ruddkoff,
NJ. ]. Woodring, S. 3. Liberman, 4.
Moscato, ~ II. Newburger. Mrs S. Far
ran, Miss Edna Morganmouth, Mr.. and
Mrs G. \. SchuIler and daughter, H J.
Cohen Mr. and Mrs J. II Powers, w
{. PesI. MIR. and Mrs. F. NJ. Brooks,
snoreham-E. p Fink. w. H. Lever
deg.
berkshire Inn-D. + Bursch. a. F.
Dickinson Miss Edith " Spencer. Miss
Lizzie Uusham, Mr.. and Mrs. b. T..
Cryau, Mrs. Mary /. Morrow. William
SotheTn-Mr. and Mrs. *. G. Muth and
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Herman win be
pleased to see their friends in honor OF
their golden wedding anniversary. Sun
day, June i, from 10 10 o'clock. at
Freund's. SIS Tenth street northwest.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

Charles B. Dahlgren. whose winter home
is in Trenton. N J. DIR Rhett is not
sly well known in Washington socially,
but professionally as wen.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
or Life Engages Washington SoCietD
Continued from Page Fbur.)

tended coming with him, have decided
To spend the summer in France, return
ing to this country IN the autumn.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

Invitations are out for the wedding
of Miss Helen SewaIl Child. daughter of
Mrs. Robert de Witt Child, and Dr.
Bruce I.inville Taylor, OF Washington
The ceremony will be performed in the
lone OF Mrs. Child. 3oa East North
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

Charles Wilson announces the mar
riage of his cousin. Miss Rosalie g. VII
son, and Benjamin Buck Kirkland. on
Wednesday, May "a, at Stewart Nook,
Haverford Pa Mr.. Kirkland is mem
Der of the Metropolitan Club here. and
Calumet Club, of New York. He has
many friends I'm Washington.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-11-13
WILKINS WILL INVESTIGATE
Titles to Land Bought From Heirs Of
Dead Indians.

South McAlester, 1T, Nov. IS.
~ District Attorney Wilkens has
caused CONSERVATION among the land
spectators by declaring that the
federal government will investigate
every sale of socalled' dead claims
or all other lands purchased from
heirs of deceased tribesmen. Re-
cent disclosures show the most glar-
ing instances Of forgery and perjury
and the attorney declares that fully
twenty per cent of such transaction !
have been made through graft. He
has urged the prosecution Hun
dreds Of these allotments have been
purchased by northern farmers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-11-13
THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW
is QUOTED Ar LENGTH BY
MAYOR vENABLE.
ISSUE IS UP 70 THE PEOPLE
Read Il With Care and Then Read il
Again.

In order that the people may
fully understand the improvement
district law the following excerpt.
from It, prepared by Mayor Ven
able, are presented:
Sec. S18. II within three months
after the publication Of any such
ordinance, Can ordinance creating
the improvement district, ma
jority in value of the owners Of
real property within such district
adjoining the locality to be effected
shall present to- the council a petit
tion praying that such improve
ments be made, which petition shall
designate ia precise terms the na-
ture Of the improvement to be I'M
dertaken. and that the cost thereof
be assessed and charged upon the
real property situated within SUCH
district or districts, the city coun-
ell snail at once appoint three per-
sons, residents Of the district and
owners Of real property therein,
who shall compose a board Of i'm.
provement for the district.
Sections sz9. $50, ssI, $50 and
1888 describe the oath and organiza-
tion Of the members Of the board
for such improvement district.
Sec. ss4. Immediately after their
qualification the board SHALL form
plans for the improvement within
their district as prayed in the peti-
ton, and shall procure estimates
for the cost thereof; but all such
improvements shall be made with
reference. to the grades Of streets
and alleys as fixed Or may be FIX
ed, by the ordinances Of said city.
For this purpose said board may
employ such engineers aud other
ageutsa as may be needful, and may
provide for their compensation.