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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

A hundred years of occupation and
cultivation by man have about ruined
the productive capacity Of the soils Of
many of the eastern states, have so bad
ly impaired their fertility that even
with the stimulus Of commercial fer
tllizers they will no longer return a
profitable crop. The same destructive
process is at work In marked manner
in the southern and north central states,
and even the land Of the northwest,
whose fertility was supposed to be
practically inexhaustible, is already
bearing abundant evidence of the GER
tain result Of continuous highway rob-
berry Of the soil. The western land
owner should heed well the lesson
taught by the eastern and southern
states In this matter, and before II Is
TOO late change the degenerating and
soil pauperizing methods in such gen.
eral use In that section. No man
farms well whose soil grows poorer
and less productive year by year. There
are lands in England which produced
wheat thousand years ago and which
today produce an average crop Of thir-
ty-seven bushels an acre, but the way
Of the English farmer was not that Of
the American.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-04-04

Just what the name implies. At
no more than you pay elsewhere
you get seed that will not dam
age your land-that will all grow,
and that will make crop of
CLEAN seed. This saves you
money In threshers' bills, test,
ana damage To land. Your crop
brings the highest market price,
II clean.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05
.STRONG FACULTY
Willie HaIseII College Will
Next Week Begin a Prom
ising Term.

Willie Halsell college will open for
the new term on Wednesday, Septem-
Der u. 1t is expected that the COM
ing year win be the most successful
in the history Of the famous old ms
titution. The attendance promises to
be larger than for years, and most
excellent faculty has been secured.
President Anderson has proved the
wisdom of his selection by the vigor-
GUS way in which he has pushed the
work OF the school during the sum-
mer months. The college has been
better advertised this summer than
for years, not only by newspaper ad-
yertising, but through the personal
work Of the president and his brother.
All things are practically ready for
the opening. All the faculty are
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05

Irrigation Congress Didn't Like
Heyburn's Criticism
of Roosevelt.

Boise, Idaho, Sept. 5-There was a
sensational debate at last nights ses-
sion Of the National Irrigation con-
gress over the policy Of the national
administration in setting aside large
areas in the west for forest reserves.
Senator Hepburn, Republican, Of
Idaho, bitterly attacked the admins
tration's policy. No one, he said, had
authorized the administration to give
the people anything. Tho people
were sovereign. Hepburn had just
declared that the forest reserve at
Cassie in Idaho was created at the be-
hest Of specializing cattlemen, when
Congressman Reeder Of Kansas inter-
rupted to declare that The president
had probably set the reserve aside for
a purpose.
Congressman Reeder expressed the
belief that the Idaho senator was i'm
pugning the presidents motives.
Senator Hepburn, angered, replied
"Keep yJur ideas to yourself while
have the platform. The president
needs no defense from me at your
hnads.
When order was restored Senator
Hepburn said that he did not question
the presidents motives, but the presi-
dent had been misled by bad and not
advisers. Later the
hissed Hepburn and he
shouted Geese hiss: don't try that
with met'
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05

there is nothing the council can DO In
the matter now, even ii IL desires to
act, for the petition for annexation
has been referred to the United States
court, and the remonstrants must ap-
pear there, not before the council 1t
was finally moved, however, by Alder
man Wallen, that the S25 appropriated
by the city to pay the costs of the
court proceedings for annexation be
reconsidered if the warrant has not
already been cashed. But the court
will have to decide whether a majority
of the property-owners are for or
against annexation With this half
victory the remonstrants took their
leave, still breathing QUO threatening
and slaughter against Attorney Carey
Caldwell S unlucky head.
Contractor Nipple, Of Fort Smith,
was present and spoke to the council
in favor Of concrete instead of brick
for crosswalks. He is concrete con-
tractor Iwho offers to lay con
crete walks four inches thick for II
cents, and three and a half inches
thick for II cents.
A petition for the opening Of the
alley through block 10 was granted,
also for the alley running north and
south from Sequoyah to Tahlequah
avenue between Wilson and Scraper
streets.
Bills amounting TO S1,7l4.58 were
ordered paid. OF this sum 81, 375. 65 is
for the United States Steam Supply
company for material furnished for
the extension of the water system.
The bill of The Chieftain was held
up by Alderman Frayser for investi-
cation. He insists that The Chieftain
is overcharging the city for job work.
On motion of Alderman Fowler the
purchase of a dozen chairs for the
council room was authorized. Visitors
have been numerous lately, and many
of them have had to sit on the floor.
The council then took a recess, SUBJ
ject to the call Of the mayor.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05

The school board met yesterday,
but made no progress towards the
establishment of the much-wanted
high school for Vinita. 1t is still
given out that au least one additional
grade will be established, but no
teacher has been selected as yet nor
any preparations made, and school be-
gins Monday. The board meets again
Friday, and at that time, it is said, g
definite stand one way or another will
be taken on the high school PROPOSE
tion. The board seems opposed to
the idea of a high school, and yet
afraid to come out openly against the
unanimous and very vociferous de-
mand for such a school.
The board is composed of the fol-
lowing gentlemen: DAVIS Hill, A.. t.,
Churchill, T. M. Burlington, S. +.
Parks, George McCullogh and w. r.
Badgett. Mr., Badgett is the only
Republican; he is emphatically in
favor Of high school, and Of the ac-
ceptance of the councils offer Of funds
sufficient for the establishment of
two grades this fall The chief OPP
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05
EAST SIDERS ARE
BADLY SPLIT UP
Question of Annexation Is Proving a
Fruitful Source Of Controversy
Among the Citizens.

There seems TO have been some bit
.terness Of feeling engenderedin regard
in regard to the annexation to Vinita
Of the Mars addition and the contigu-
GUS territory. This was demonstrated
last night at the meeting of the city
council, and those who favor annexa-
tion and those who oppose it have had
several clashes today.
This morning Attorney Carey Cald-
well, who had charge of the petition
for annexation, met Or. K. B. Frayser
and said that il, as reported, the doc
tor had said last night at the meeting
Of the city council that he, Caldwell,
was receiving money for his services
both from the city and annexation-
lists, that then and in that case he,
DIR. Frayser. was an unqualified liar,
The doctor denied that he had made
the statement attributed to him last
night
Attorney Caldwell this morning re-
fused to return the money which has
been paid him by the city. He had
already cashed the warrant and is ap.
plying the money to the purpose for
which it was intended by the council
when first appropriated When seen
this morning by aTChieftain man he
stated that he has, on his petition,
thirty bonafde property owners, a
clear majority Of those living in the
district affected, and that he is willing
and ready for his case to be heard by
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05
LIE Low FOR
THE PRESENT

Havana, Sept. 5-Brigadier Gener-
al Guzman, commanding the rebel
forces in the province of Santa Clara,
is reported to have received com
missioner sent him by Pine Guerra,
the rebel commander in the province
of Pinar del Rio, ordering Guzman to
avoid an engagement with the gov
ernment forces until after September
Is. when, unless advised to the con-
trary, he must begin anenergetic cam
paign. -.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05
SCHOOL BOARD HAS
REACHED DECISION
Promised High School Has Not Been
Arranged For, Though School Will
Begin Monday.

ponent of high school, Of course, is
Davis Hill, the Democratic machine
boss Of Vinita, and thus far his in
fluence has proved sufficient to pre-
vent any definite action. Whether
the other members want high school
sufficiently to sit down on him good
and hard remains to be seen at the
meeting Friday.
The citizens of Vinita who favor a
high school should be at Fridays
meeting and make their wants known
to the board. This applies especially to
Democrats. A majority Of the board are
Democrats, and therefore citizens Of
that party have more influence with
the man who is at the head of the
party locally.
Vinita needs that high school, and
the council has the money for it and
is anxious to appropriate it. The
school board alone prevents The peo-
pie should be at the meeting Friday
to assert their wants.
The meeting is to be held in the
directors room of the Vinita National
bank
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05

the court. "Why do those who fight
annexation fear to submit their case
the COURT he asked, 'if, as they
claim, they have majority with them
and have not a majority?p
A resident Of the addition pointed
out that almost half of the remon-
strants, while they own property In
the addition, do not live there, while
all those who favor annexation are
actual residents. "Take Captain
White, now, said this east-sider. sHe
owns block Of land out in the addi-
tion, but he lives In Vinita. Last
spring he helped write the plank in
the Republican city platform demand
ing the annexation Of the additions.
Now he is opposed to the carrying out
Of the plank which he helped write
Last spring he didn't own property In
the addition; now he does"
And SO It goes. Some Of the annexa-
tionists threaten that If annexation is
defeated they will secure d restraining
order forbidding the city from selling
city water to residents Of the addition.
1t is said that such an order would
have to be issued II the matter we're
brought to the attention Of the courts,
as it Is cleaaly beyond the power of the
city to go outside the city limits to
perform its functions.
However, the whole matter Of an
nexation will be settled soon by the
court, for Attorney Caldwell has his
case ready for presentation.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05
A BOY MURDERER
Lad Arrested at BartIesviIle
Must Go to Colorado for
Trial.

Marshal w. II Darrough received a
telegram this morning from Sheriff
Q. p. Grimes OF El Paso county, Colo,
saying that he would be here tonight
for William Dalton, a young man
wanted for murder, who was captur-
ed by Deputy Williams near Bartles-
vile and brought to the jail here last
night. The Bartlesville Enterprise
has the following account Of Dalton's
crime William Dalton, aged 16, was
arrested yesterday at the home Of his
uncle, Charles Fielder, six miles east
Of Ramona, on a charge Of murder
The arrest was made by Deputy U. S.
Marshal George Williams in response
to a telegram from the sheriff at Colo
RADIO Springs Colo.
Young Dalton says the charge of
murder grew out Of the death of a
man whom he struck with rock dur
ing a fight which followed quarrel.
The man was relative Of young Dal-
toms. The fight occurred several
weeks ago. After ,Dalton's arrival in
Indian Territory the injured man
died, hence the demand for his arrest.
Dalton says the fight took place at
Palmer Lake, 25 miles north Of Colo
rado Springs. The dead man was his
fathers brother.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05

here now save Mr.. Duke, and he is
expected TO arrive Saturday. Miss
Susie Fields, who will teach vocal
music, came in this week from her
home In Wichita Falls, Texas, and
Miss jamie Allison is here from Bris-
tol, Tenn, to take charge of the elo-
cution work. Both these ladies are
among the best in their departments,
and give assurance Of work OF an un-
usually high order.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05
Negro Protective League

The Negro Protective league met
Monday night in Jordan's hall with a
good attendance. After the regular
regular business had been transacted,
there was a discussion as to how an
educational qualification in the con-
stitution viii affect the negro The
league is a nom partisan organization,
working independently OF either - the
two great parties. There is already a
good membership in Vinita
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05
is
PREPARING

Lincoln, Neb., Sept 5--The city
and good part Of the state began
early preparations today for a plain
Neutrality-suspicious. in honor Of Will
liam Jennings Bryan, who will return
here this evening Missouri and
Iowa sent large delegation, hundreds
came from South Dakota and Kan
sas and Colorado is well represented.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05
.DISACREES
WITH FOLK

Albany, N. Y. Sept. 5-District At
torney William Travers Jerome this
afternoon addressed conference Of
Democrats here Oh the political sltu-
alton. He took direct issue with the
opinions recently expressed by Gov
ernor Folk Of Missouri and others,
though he mentioned no names.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-09-05
Call Money Soaring.

New York, Sept. 5-This afternoon.
at 2:15 call money was quoted at 40
per cent.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

1t ls related of Joseph Choate that
when be was very young man, just
starting out to practice law, he was
once retained by shopkeeper to do
fend him in suit for damages brought
by an employee. Unfortunately for Mr.
Cboate, his client lost his head complete.
IL under ossexaminstion, furnishing
evidence so favorable to the prosecu-
ton as to result in five thousand dol
lar verdict.
The merchant was, nevertheless,
highly indignant with bis lawyer fol
having lost the case, and when they
encountered each other at the court.
room door, he clustered
eft l had son born an idiot Ia
make bin q lawyer"
"Your father seems to have been o!
another opinion, replied yonpg Choate
oooly-Harper's Weekly.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20
OUTWITo THE SURGEON,

A com plication OF female trouble
With catarrh of the stotn ach and bow
eis. had reduced Mrs. Thos. S. Austin,
# Leverw worth, Ind, to such a deplor
able condition bnt her doctors advised
gn operation but her husband fearing
fatal results, postponed this to try Elec
tric Bit.ers and to the amszement OF
all who knew her, this medicine com
rleteiv cured her. Guaranteed cure Tor
torpid liver, kidney disease, billiousness,
jaundice, chills and fever, general de-
hllity, nervousness and blood poisoning
Best tonic made. Price 2Oc at E. L,
Whitehead & Co.'s Drug Store Try it..
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20
PAY OF EUROPEAN STATESMEN
Denmark Is Stingiest of All Coun'
+r;n, L. Her. E.eOiSl latOrs.


tries to Her Legislators.
The Ncfwegiad Il member OF Far
lament gets only thirteen sh1ll1nss
day. and If the hard worked les'sia"
tor takes . day off he loses his pay
The same is the case with members
of the Swiss Diet. They are rewarded
with sixteen shillings a day, on con-
ditton that they do not absent them
selves from work.
To 90 further East, we find tnat
Roumania thinks her lawmakers
worth a 81 q day. Sixteen shlll1ngs 8
day is the salary of those who com
pose the Bulgarian SobranJe, but
members who live in the capital get
only twelve shillings daily.
Denmark is about the sting1est or
all European countries, so far as re-
muneratfng her lawmakers is con-
eernad. Danish members of Parlia-
ment get hut six shillings eight
pence a day; but, on the other hand;
they have the odd privilege of free
seat in the royal theater in Copen-
hagen.
While the members of the German
Reichstag are not salaried, yet the
lawmakers of the various German
States do not work for nothing.
Sake Coburg members of Parliament
are paid thirteen shillings, OF Ba-
varia ten and Of Hesse nine.
At first sight Hungary seems to DO
her lawmaking on the cheap plan,
for her members get 600 a year IN
cash. But they are not SO badly off;
after all, fer a liberal allowance Is
made into the bargain for house
rent. Austria-Hungary's two legisla-
tive assemblies cost the country
about G160, 900 a year in all. Both
in Austria and Hungary legislators
can travel first class with second
class tickets.
Besides the United Kingdom, Italy
and Spain are the only countries
which pay nothing to their members
of Parliament Nevertheless, the cost
of the Italian Parliament is estimated
at eS5, 900 q year.
In Portugal also the State does not
remunerate legislators, but they re-
ceive free railway passes. and their
constituencies are legally permitted
to pay those who represent them
sum of about fifteen shillings for
each day of the session.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup con-
tanning Honey and Tar is especially
appropriate for children, no opiates or
poisons of any character, conforms to
The conditions of the National Pure
Food and Drug Law, June 80, 1906
For Group, Whooping Cough, etc. 1t
expels Coughs and Colds by gently
moving the bowels. Guaranteed. Sold
by T. T. Whitehead & Co, Scotland
Neck, and Laggett's Drug Store, Hob
good,
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

The relief of Coughs and Colds
through laxative influence, originated
with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup con-
tanning Honey and Tar, cough syrup
containing no opiates or poisons, which
Is extensively sold. Secure a bottle at
once, obtaining 8 guarantee coupon,
ard if not fully satisfied with results
your money will be refunded Sold
bv Z. T. Whitehead & Co, Scotland
Neck, and Aeggett's Drug Store, Heb
good.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for sixty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t sootbes
the child, softens the gums, allays ali
pain. cures wind collie, and Is the best
remedy for Niarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by druggists in every part OF the
world. twenty-five cents bottle. Be
sure and ask for Mrs. Wlnsiow's Sooth-
ing Syrup.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

Open the bowels and get the cold
out Of your .ystem. Kennedy's Lax
ative Cough Syrup openss the bowels
and at the same time allays the inflam-
Contains Honey and Tar. Drives out
the cold and stops the cough. Abso-
lutely free from any opiates. Conforms
to the National Pure Food and Drug
Law Pleasant to take. Sold by E.
T. Whitehead G. Co.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

1t is noticeable cold seldom comes
on waen the bowe.e ale freely open.
Neither can it stay if they are open.
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup tastes
as pleasant as maple sugar. Free from
Al opiates. Contains Honey and Tar.
Conforms to the National Purs Food
ani Drug Law. Sold by E. L. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

Two days treatment free. Rings
Dyspepsia Tablets for impaired diges-
ton, impure breath, perfect aseimila-
lation of food, Increased appetite. Do
not fail to avail yourself OF the above
offer. Sold by E. It. Whitehead &
Co, Scotland Neck, and Leggett's Drug
Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

"Pineules" (uon-alcoholic) made
from resin from our Pine Forests nsod
for hundreds of years Tor Bladder ona
Kidney diseases. Medicine for tbirru
days Sl.OO. Guaranteed to give satis
faction or money refunded. Get onr
guarantee coupon from E. T. Witt
head d Co., Scotland Neck, and lee
gett's Drug Store. Hobgood.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

It is mistake to nse a violent cath
artlc to open the bowels. A gentle
movement will accomplish the same
results without causing distress or SER
ious consequences latter. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers ere recommended.
Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

There are blessings in defeat as
we'll as victory" said the philosopher,
"Yes," answered the disappointed Can
dldate. There's nothing like defeat
for kee ping taformer from backsid-
ing."-Washington Star.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

Dade's Little LIVER Pills thoroughly
clean the system, good for lazy livers
makes clear compilations, bright eyes
and happy thoughts. Sold by E. T.
Whitehead d Co., Scotland Neck, and
Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

Pine Salve Carbolized acts like a
poutlce; highly antiseptic, extensive
ly used for eczema, for chapped hands
and lips, cuts, burns. Sold by e. 7.
Whitehead & Co, Scotland Neck, and
Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

OF course you pay your money,
But you get your moneys worth,
For what does money mean to you
When Rocky Mountain Teas or
earth?
e. T. Whitehead e Co.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

Professor Cat chemistry examination,
Under what combination Is gold re.
leased most quickly?
Student - Marriage, - Fliegende
Blsetter.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

Many men ought to be taken into
dry dock and have the barnacles ecrar-
ed off.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

A pound Of cure is a bad thing to
recommend or girl who aches to
play the piano.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

Immigration = South's salvation
There's talking tax for you!
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

An Indiana couple met and were
married within an hour. The divoice re-
turns are not in yet.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

You are not very holy if you are not
very kind.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

London story about Ch!naman
living six months withot food. Rate.
The commonwealth., 1906-12-20

"Storage eggs are stronger" says a
market report. We have noticed that.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-10-13
SAYS THE CLIMATE IS VILE.

 And That for Saying so we Would Call
 Him a 'Gol Darned Britisher."
 It is no use arguing with the aver age American about the weather, says a writer in the Strand. You might as well try to convince the untroveled Englishman that all Americans do not speak down their nose.
 Now the Americans are quite certain they have got the best climate in the world, despite folks being killed in 'blizzards or frizzled in torrid heat | Gods own country; finest in the world, sir!" Why attempt to put them right? 1t is a mere matter of national temperament,
 Besides, if you did put the American right, what an uplindness you would be doing him. It is his special privi- lege among all men on the earth to be ever engaged in comparison, to the ad- vantage of the Land of the Free' and the disadvantage of Johnny Bull"
 He compares what is best in his land NltH NldI lS WUFSt III ours ana draws deductions He compares four cents a mile trains in America with one cent a mile trains in England the residences of Fifth avenue millionaires with the dens of the poor in the East End; the charm of the India summer with the fogs of London which we have about five times in five years
 He never tells you about the cheap, safe and fast travelling on our lines and the dear, unsafe and dawdling travel ing in his own land; about the happy content of English life and the sweat shops in Chicago's Little Italy; the beautiful fragrance of an English sum- mer and the vile rain, sleet and snow of an American winter
 On and off have lived three years in the United States of America Except ing for six weeks in September and Oc- tober the climate of America is the most vile and uncomfortable in the world. England has the most equable and healthy climate to be found any, where But the American will push my testimony on one side by denoun- cling me as a 'gol darned Brtisher' And for once he will be quite accurate