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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
OKLAHOMA WILD WITH JOY.
Attest Feelings Through Steam Whis-
ties and BelI.Rinaina.


GUTHRIE, o. T-Whistles scream
ed and bells all over the city rang
:or fully an hour last night when the
1ews became generally known that the
conference report on the statehood bill
had been accepted by the senate, and
hat statehood seemed assured.
Nearly every inhabitant Of the city
went into the streets and joined In
the demonstration by discharging fire.
arms and fireworks.
In a number of counties, primaries
and conventions have been held by
both political parties and full county
tickets nominated. If the bill, as sign
I'd by the president, contains the
clause authorizing officers to hold over
Until statehood is in force. there will
be no elections in Oklahoma this fall,
and all the nominations will have been
IN vain.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
Boats Burn at Baltimore.

Baltimore, Md.-For time Wednes-
day the entire harbor was threatened
with destruction, on the north side the
flames being with difficulty kept
within the confines of the wharf of
the Merchants & Miners Transports
ton company, and on the south side
a stubborn battle being fought to pre-
vent a wholesale destruction Of prop
erty by fire spread from the steam
ship Essex and six barges, which were
burned.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
Heavy Damage by Wind.

Anaconda, Mont.-A tornado IL
Chouteau county, Mont, has destroyed
an immense amount of property. 1t Is
reported that Fort Assinniboine 10
seriously damaged. The country is 1
region, and the loss 10
difficult to estimate. The damage re
ported reaches 100000.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
Insurance Man Is Free.

Minneapolis, Minn.-For lack of
evidence, Assistant County Attorney
Dahl moved the dismissal of the case
of the state against Judge William A.
Kerer and the motion was granted by
Judge Brooks.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
euehanan looks up Record.

Major Buchanan, formerly general
passenger agent of the Ellkhorn rail
road. was q visitor at the statehouse
from his home in Wisconsin. Mr.. Blu
chanan spent most of his time in the
auditors Office looking up the records
Of the bonds issued to assist in the
construction of the Northwestern rail-
road He is'preparing an article on
thts subject,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
Miners Ratify Agreement.

Pittsburg, Kan.-The referendum
vote of the miners of district No. IA on
the action of the conference commit
tee in reaching an agreement in Kan
sas City, is almost unanimous for rati-
fication of the agreement.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
Plan to Adjourn Congress.

Washington. - In an effort to
bring about an adjournment Of con-
gress by July l or earlier, Senator AL
lison, chairman of the senate Republic
can steering committee, will call the
committee together to consider the
programme for the remainder Of the
session.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
cadet refuses Reinstatement.

Pasadena, Cal.-Ned Chaplin, of
Pasadena, who was recently expelled
from Annapolis naval academy for haz-
ing, has declined to go back under re-
appointment, according to statement
by the father of the young man.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
Packing Plant Burned.

Omaha, Neb.-A fire which start
ed at about 1880 o'clock Monday
night Quilted the building occupied by
the oleo department of the Armour
packing plant at South Omaha causing
the death of one man and a pecuniary
loss estimated at 100000.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
Death Laid to Wealthy Woman

Sioux Falls, S. D.-A sensation was
caused here Tuesday by the arrest Of
Mrs. Moses Kaufman, wife of a
wealthy brewer, on the charge of man
slaughter in connection with the death
of Miss Agnes Polreis. who was en-
ployed as a domestic in the Kaufman
home, The girl died several days ago
and vas buried at PaTkston, her home
town
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
Militia Bill Passed,

WASHINGTON-Due largely to the
efforts put forth by Congressman Pol.
lard and Kennedy the senate on Thurs.
day passed the militia bill, carrying
81. 5000
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
Demand Release of Miners.

Denver, Col.-The Western Fedora
ito of Miners convention adopted
resolution addressed to Judge Smith,
of Idaho, demanding that he release
the imprisoned federation afficials at
once on reasonable bail
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
Brown Files Exceptions.

LINCOLN. Neb,-The four excep-
tlons OF the state to the recent report
OF Referee L. M. Pemberton in the
suit against the Nebraska Grain Deal
ers' association have been prepared
and filed by Attorney General Norris
Brown aad Judge Sullivan of Column
mia
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
plsare Devotion To Car.

st. Petersburg,-The League of Mill
tary Regeneration, composed principal
ly of euard officers, has been founded
here. The members pledge their de-
votion and fidelity solely to the orders
of the emperor
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-06-21
Baron Addresses Students.

Champaign, Ill.-The thirty-fifth an
nual commencement of the University
of Illinois was held Wednesday. The
address to the graduates was made by
Baron Speck Won Sternburg, German
ambassador to the United States.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22
TO CONFER ON
LABOR AMONG
STAGE PEOPLE

Inc convention Of the Actors Church
Aihance Will be held at the Y NJ. c. A.
hall on Thursday and Friday.
BUSINESS sessions will he held on the
opening day from 9SO "A. m. To noon. and
from 23O to $3.50 y. m. In the evening
there VIII he public meeting. admission
to which will be free.
The following program is announced
opening prayer by the Rev. ]. T.. ard.
chaplain OF the advisory board of provi-
eehes chapter; address OF welcome. Rcv-
- tdeoeks president or ProVfdence
8tnap,er' violin solo. De Beriot's Sane de
nallet Miss VI. Cameron Miss Uarr,st
mhnslr' accompanist; address. tho Actor's .
hght TO the Sunday Pest" r
VI Mnachay, president OF the national coun-
Cli or the alliance and one OF it's foundars
Aillance Chaplains. the Scope and Value
ol lher Work Rev. r. j. CLAY Moran
cgrhei oei solo Bowen n. Church, address
ne AIhance Blessing 10 Church ana
SS,ase, MIS- Mary j Spooner. president
DsVokIyh chapter, duet Miss Cecilia q.
ieary and Mrs Mary III. Nichols
signs OF Promise" G. r. CatIin $3.50
dent New York chapter, benedictinr ptesi- pp1.
4. Sill, dean of the chaplains
The Friday program Includes q hust,,o..
session IN the morning. adiournIne M I
o'clock. and an afternoon trim To Rocl,,
foint. where luncheon will be served IN
the evening public reception will no beid
IN the parlors OF the Crown hotel -,
which plano solo will be given nv WI
nette Carroll.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22
RHODE ISLAND RECEIVED
MILLIONS FOR INSURANCE

During the year 1905 there was paid
10 the holders of life insurance policies
in Providence sl,e5o.5as. The amount Of
life insurance now held in this city is
s1eoloo.ooo.
The amounts paid on policies during 1905
In the various town OF Rhode Island were
as follows:
Arctlo $1,000: Ashaway. $3.50: Ashton,
$500: harrington. sis. .92S; bristol. siS29S
Burrillville. sl2 1876: Centerville, $500; Gem
dral Falls $3.50: Chepachet. $l4,2S Cow
entry, 1858; Cranston. $1,000: East Green
wioh. 5000: East Providence. $1,000: Edge
wood. $500; Greene 5000: Harris, sl4s ass:
Hopkinton $1,000; Narraganse,t Pier, $1,000;
Newport. s9s.632; North Kingston, $500:
North scituate. 5000; PaScoag, 5000;
Peacedale. 5000: Pawtucket, SlTS3T3 /;
Phenix, 5000: Portsmouth. s23s71: Prov
idence, sl.6505Ss; Siatersville, 5000: Still
water. 1900; Tlverton. 5000; Valley Falls
$1,000: Wakefield 5000: Warren. sl0l11: !:
Warwick. Sle542 Westerly. ss3el6 White
Rock 5000. WEXFORD $4,000; Woonsocket.
xs.s77; Industrial. A33, ,6S4; unclassined
ss55s7l-Total. sS,2ssoo6
These figures cover death claims settled
ell forms W endowment policies. policies
written In Europe and other foreign
places and paid here. the death claims
Hnd benefits paid by frrterrfsi orders ard
brotherhoods. claims paid in cases OF
fatal injury by accidents, etc.
Included in these payments were the
following:
Barrtngton--Edward ID. y. Parker,
$1,000.
Chepachet-warren O. Arnold. $1,000
Cranston-George Il. Keenc. $4,000.
Pawtucket-Henry F. Kinnerney sf2-
coo: Henry II. Sheldon $4,000: Herbert +.
Thayer. $4,000
Irving f. Brown. $1,000: j. A. Ruilong.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22

AT last evenings meeting OF the COM
mon council II was voted to concur with
she board " aldermen in the passage of
the resolution appropriating 10000 for
park purposes. in accordance with the
recommendation OF the park commission
srs and the committee on parks.
A motion 10 refer the resolution back
70 the committee was defeated. "a TO o.
and the resolution was concurred I'm by
q vote OF 30 10 s,
The resolution also provided for the
dedication for public Fairgrounds or GER
tain lands owned by the city.
Upon the roll call for the passage OF
the resolution in concurrence with the
board OF aldermen. the vote was as fol-
lows
Ayes-Pesident Balch, Messrs. Bdxby
j. o. Darling. Daw. Donovan, Evans,
Flynn. Gamer. Grady. Grimwood, Hall.
Haaton Heath Higgins. Kelly Kendrisk,
lAttlefield, McCaffrey. McMann. Miller
Moulton. Parks. Parsons, Potter Ratti-
gan. Rawson, Reynolds. Sears. Taylor.
Tower--30.
Noes-E s. Daring. Messrs. Kelso.
Makepeace. Presbrey, Rogers and Waite
Is
The important features of the resolci-
ton are as fOllows.
''The expenditure OF $l0i. 500 for tho pur-
chase OF certain land for park and park
way purposes extending from Promenade
street 10 Academy avenue. and sthe con-
struction OF a boulevard OF varying width
from 50 10 40 feet wide. and TAO feet IN
length. The city will acquire about
100000 square feet OF hand for this boule-
ward, and the owner agrees TO build the
boulevard according 20 the plan accom-
panying the resolution. The estimated
cost Is <64 235
The expenditure OF $4,000 for the pur-
chase OF the Chaplin estate on Messer
street. containing about ss2e2 square feet,
for a playground.
The expenditure OF $1,000 for the pur-
chase OF three lots on Broadway con-
tanning about 2o,eos square feet for play
grounds
The expenditure OF $4,000, for improv-
ing and completing driveways and play
grounds at the northerly end OF Roget
Williams Park.
The expenditure OF 1890 for the pur-
chase of about A7,426 square feet of land
on Cemetery street included in the layout
OF the metropolitan parkway system.
Ihe- -nHncr--Inhn- -Gartor-R -Rrsawn-Aas
agreed to deed n TO the city. proyfdinp
me sewer assessment thereon be rer,ltted
The experdfture OF not exceeding s2eoo
nor the purchase OF four lots within the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22

fcers Of the railroads investigated does
not mean certainly that there will be no
such prosecutions.
The commissioners will leave this mat
ter entirely in the hands OF counsel APP
pointed by the attorney general 10 cover
such violations of Sherman and inter-
state laws as may be brought out by the
testimony.
William A. Glasgow. Jr. counsel for the
commission. said that he would not
hazard guess as TO when the hearings
would be completed. They will certainly
continue" he said, until the railroads
have had every opportunity TO explain,
n such "A thing is possible, the most as
tonishng evidence OF graft that has ever
been made public"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22

dcnunciauon
81 do not know what g means" he said.
Army Officers arc constantly suggest
ing Improvements and working hard over
them Artillery equipment is a very sci
cutihc affair, and these Officers are study
ing % all the timc. 4 good many OF them
are becoming skilled electricians and
studying diligently IN that connection cN-
ploiycs auG everything that goes into
the m1nufu. turc and use OF modcrn guns
and their equipment Tnc department is
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22
WARREN.

The regular weekly drill meeting OF
the Warren Artillery was held IN the
Armory hall on Jefferson street last
evening with large number OF mem
bers present. The work was under
the capable direction OF Capt. Charles
Bosworth. Later a business meeting
was held at which the invitation TO
attend the memorial services in the
Baptist church. was read and the com
pany voted TO attend I'm n body and
viii act as escort TO Tobin post. q.
A. r.
special service for the occasion
VIII be preached by Rev. III. w. watjen.
The artillery Will have nearly sixty
men IN line on that occasion. Three
new members were present last even .
Ing and several applications are under
consideration.
Special services are being held
throughout this month at the Church OF
81 John the Baptist. under the direc-
ton OF Rev. Fr. FauteauN. Las,
nights congregation was large one.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22
COD LIVER OIL.

1t almost makes you
sick to think of it, but it
isn't nearly as bad as it
used to be. The improved
method of refining it
makes it much easier to
take, and when made into
SCOTS Emulsion almost
every one can take it
Most children like it and
all children that are not
robust are benefited by it.
When the doctor says
"Take cod hver OIL" he
generally means SCOTS
Emulsion; ask him if he
doesn't. They know it is
more easily digested and
better than the plain oil.
SCOTT a BOVINE. - Pe.x ssrsss. Nee yesA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22
COUNCIL PASSED
PARKWAY SCHEME
Concurred With the Aldermen i'm the Passage OF the
Resolution Appropriating $2OO.OOO for Park an d
Playground Purposes, Including the Shaw Boule-
ward and the Speedway at Roger Williams Park

area OF Blackstone Park containing 1873
square feet.
''The expenditure OF $4,000 for the pur-
chase OF % acres OF the Harris land, IN the
Third ward
The city engineer had expressed his APP
proyal OF the plans and OF the prices
named for the highway and park work
contemplated by the resolution.
Resolutions were passed providing that
II the park commissioners failed TO secure
the land mentioned as deslrable for park
purposes in the Third, Eighth and Ninth
wards az the prices named I'm the original
resolution they might use the same sums
for procuring other land IN the same
wards for the same purpose.
MIR Parks, from the committee on
finance. presented the report OF George S.
Chase expert accountant upon the books
and accounts OF the city treasurer for the
financial year ending Sept 30. 1906.
Mr.. Presbrey. from the committee on
claims, introduced a resolution TO remit
sewer assessments on land decided to the
city FOR highway purposes as follows: To
John Lenahan et ux.. sB; Annie Barnes.
s24": Frederick W -almer heirs and
widow, Ellen L.. $3.50; Nora G. Burnette,
nee Murphy. SAG. Passed.
Also, recommending a resolution 10 re-
mlt tax amounting 20 s42 % erroneousiy
assessed against Helen G. Davis. Passed.
Also recommending upon petitions OF
Andrew j. Steere ct ais. for remission OF
tax, Carl q. r. Gartner for compensation
for damages and Gilbert D. Stone for
compensation for injuries Petitioners
were given leave TO withdraw
Mr. Evans presented a resolution that
the committee on parks be instructed 20
inquire into tho sdvisabllity OF the ex-
pcnse OF improving Franklin mark I'm the
Fourth ward. Passed.
Mr. Bixby presented a petition OF GER
tain taxpayers that land known ae the
Chapin estate. bounded by Messer street
Union avenue. Althen street and Craven
street, be set aside for park purposes Re-
ferred To committee on parks
Message OF Mayor Dyer submitting "A
communication from Alfred Stone relative
10 change I'm the building VS. was read:
also resolution appointing a committee
to confer with the Rhode Island chapter
or American Architects relative "a
changes In the building laws.
Mr. Tower offered nm amendment adding
that party 10 the proposed conference
be committee from the Providence
building Trades Employers association,
Mhleh-waaL faasaedr
The report OF the Joint committee on
ordinances approving the appointment of
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22

New York. May 22.-secretary shows
statement that n a man works for the
government for hire he Is OF no use and
that there ~ nothing that viii take the
native capacity out OF a man as quickly
as employment in any branch OF the army
or navy. has aroused widespread COM
ment and discussion.
Major General James "a. A Wade. com-
maipding the Division o. the Atlantic. cx-
pressed himself as being at n loss TO
understand tire reason for this sweeping
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22
John Nlhred

Philadelphia, May 22.-If the investi-
cation OF the interstate commerce COM
mission into tho railroads were to stop
today the recommendations OF that body
90 congress would be II is declared here.
TO this effect:
Government supervision of the anthra-
cite coal trade. Drastic national legisla-
tlon providing penalties and forbidding
not only direct or indirect ownership Of
coal mines by railroad companies, but di-
rect or indirect ownership by officers. of
railroad companies. and a direct report
that the coal carrying railroads have vio-
lated interstate commerce commission
regulations in the distribution OF cars.
With this would go a steatement that
many roads In handling the Standard oil
commerce have violated the provisions OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22

Mr. Wholesale-Your former employer
tells me YOU were the quickest bbookkeep-
or in tho place
Young Applicant( dubiously)-Does he?
Mr. Wholesale Yes. lie says YOU could
throw the books IN the safe lock up aud
get ready to go homo In just one minute
and ten cconds.-Answers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22

Sio"v' Aldridge u. Gardner. siOoSo.
..'nSsin saa NJ f. owen. $4,000: Frank II. Pot
ter' S2z,lSs; Ira n. Wilbur SIS Ooo
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22

tho Sherman law. but with no report re-
garding Individual prosecutions.
The announcement that they will no
report IN favor OF prosecutions OF any Of
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22

A girl must be able 60 see in the
dark, because, no matter how many
people are In be room when the lights
60 out she always bumps into the
right one.-New York Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22

The report OF the joint committee on
ordinances approving the appointment Of
assistant city solicitors was received In
concurrence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-22

constantly getting letters from young
officers and is always only too glad to
adopt their suggestions"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-14
cHoCTAW FIELD PARTY
Is Out for the Purpose Of Proving Up
Death Dates.

Is Out for the Purpose Of Proving Up
Death Dates.
MusNcgee, l, r, Jan. ia field
party from the Dawes commission has
left this city to work in the Choctaw
nation. The party consists of clerk
in charge and two stenographers. They
will go into the interior Of the Choc'
taw nation for the purpose of proving
up death dates. There are a lot Of
cases where proof Of death of Indians
has been made and these dates CON
fict. The date Of death determines
whether the deceased was entitled to
an allotment or not. II is necessary
to have this proof before the allot'
ments can be made. The party will go
out into the mountains in spite of the
rough weather which is now on in In
dian Territory.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-14
IMPORTANT
AMENDMENTS
BY COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES
TO THE CURTIS BILL.
Strike out Provision for Sale Of Coal
Lands-change Removal Of Re.
strictions Affecting Leases.
General Legislation.

Washington. Jan. 13.--The bill
winding up the affairs of the five
civilized tribes in Indian Territory. In
troduced in the house by Representa-
tive Curtis was today adopted by the
committee ON territories, and it will
be reported to the house. The commit
tee added several important amend
ments The proposed legislation was
necessary as the governments Of the
five tribes will be dissolved March 4.
The bill will be called up in the
house at an early date. II contains
provisions for the closing Of the rolls.
the issuance of patents, the collcc-
tion of the tribal revenues, the pay
ment Of the tribal debts. the contin.
uance of the public school system, and
in fact provides legislation that will
meet every phase of the conditions
in the territory after the date named.
The most important amendment
strikes out provision of the bill
authorizing the sale of the coal lands,
which bring in a revenue of about
$250000 a year The committee de-
cidcd that these lands should be re.
tanned by the tribes
Another amend/lent makes the re-
moval of restrictions as TO the sale of
lands apply also to the leasing of
lands by Indians of mixed blood, in
termarried whites and freedmen, ex.
cept as to homesteads. IF this amend.
ment is adopted all of the Indians
referred to may not only sell but lease
lands without the consent Of the sec
retary of the interior.
Another amendment authorizes the
sale of one hundred thousand acres
Of land to en- association or a game
preserve.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-14
Alfonso's Sister Weds.

Madrid. Jan. 12.--The civil mar
riage of Prince Ferdinand of Bavaria
and the Infanti Maria of Teresa, sis-
ter of King Alfonso, was celebrated
today. The ceremony took place at
the Royal Palace in the presence of
a glittering assemblage of sovereigns.
princes, diplomats and cabinet min
isters. The bride was the recipient
of many precious gifts from the vari-
ous courts of Europe, the municipal
ity of Madrid and the membc the
royal household. ..
The Infanta Maria Teresa is % years
old and is the favorite member CT the
royal family with the people of Spain.
She devotes most of her time to char
table work, visiting the hospitals and
making clothes for the poor. She has
been well educated. speaks five Ian.
guages and is an accomplished musi.
clan. She is one of the richest prin.
cesses of Europe and takes to her hus'
band dowry of s15,OOO,O00.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-14
CAUGHT IN oulCKsANOs.
Two Automobilists Have a Narrow
Escape in Arizona.

Two Automobiists Have a Narrow
Escape in Arizona.
Chicago, Ill.,, Jan. ia dispatch
to the Tubupc from Gallup, n. NJ,
says: An automobile driven by Percy
Magargal and David Fasset is fast in
the Quicksands near Aztec, Ariz. AZ
ter being warned to keep away from
the Rio Puerco ford the tourists at
tempted to cross on the frozen ground.
The crust broke and the automobile
sank. Both men finally got on solid
ground, having n narrow escape. The
car has sunk to the headlights. An
effort is being made to save il. The
accident occurred near the point where
three passenger coaches were lost
some years ago in the quicksand \
team and wagon were lost in the same
ford few days ago
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-14
Mrs. Chadwick History.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 13-After the ar
rival of Mrs. Cassie J.. Chadwick at
tho Columbus penitentiary an ex-
woman clerk of the penitentiary iden-
uled Mrs Chadwick at the prison as
Madame De We're, who had served a
term in the ponitentiary in 1901 for
forgery Mrs Chadwick after the
Identification neiu,ar adnStted nor
denied She was Madame De We're.