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The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-06-28

Lawyers, every one in Nebraska arJ
many from the big eastern cities; bust
ness ma', Gen Crook and his full staff
IN their dress uniforms (this was one
OF the few times in his lie that crook
wore his full dress in public. and the
inuians themselves. in their gaudy col
ors, The courtroom was a galaxy of
brilliancy.
on one side stood the army officers.
'he brilliantly dressed women. and the
White people; on the other was stand
ing Bear in his official robes AS chief
OF the Poncas, and with him were his
leaclng men.
Far back in the audience, shrink
ing from observation, was an Indian
girl who afterward became famous as
lecturer in England and America.
she was later known on both CONT
nents by a translation of her Indian
name, ln-sta-the-am-ba, Bright Eyes.
Long and Able Arguments.
Attorney Poppletons argument was
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-06-28

II he refuses, must go back and sink
beneath the flood
Then, in a lower tone:
"'You are that man.
There was silence in the court as
the chief sat down. Some tears ran
down over the judges face. Gen.
Crook leaned forward and covered his
face with his hands Some of the ladies
sobted.
Orator Given Ovation.
'All at once that audience by one
common impulse rose to it's feet and
such a shout went up as was never
heard in Nebraska courtroom. No
one heard Judge Dundy say Court Is
adjourned There was a rush for
Standing Bear. The first to reach him
was Gen. Crook. ! was second. The
ladies' tiocked toward him, and for an
hour Standing Bear held reception.
"A few days afterward Judge Dundy
handed down his famous decision in
which he announced that an Indian
was person and was entitled TO the
protection of the law. Standing Bear
and his followers were set free, and
with his old wagon and the body OF his
dead child he went back to the hunt
ing grounds of his fathers and buried
the boy with tribal honors. It was the
very first time an Indian was ever per-
mitted to appear in court and have his
rights tried
Up at the Ponca reservation there is
an cid white-headed Indian Che is the
only known really white-headed In
dian, tool. 1t is old Standing Bear
old and decrepit. But he remembers
Carl Schurz, and still blames him fol
much of the hardships through which
the western Indians passed.
When told of the death of Schurz
tile old man smoked a full minute be.
fore answering the one word Of Eng
fish which he ever uses:
Good"
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-06-28

Judge A. J. Poppleton, then general
counsel for the Union Pacific, TO assist
him and make the argument. Poppie-
TON agreed, and then writ was APP
plIed for in the United States court at
Omaha. over which Judge Dundy pre-
sided .,
Made Thousands of Citizens.
rho case came to trial. 1t was the
mast notable trial ever brought IN the
west, and, in fact, the scope was as
Vide as any ever tried in the United
S,a,es for by its decision 100000 peo-
pie were made citizens o,,orv
Thomas H. Tibbles attended every cry,
s.ssion Of that court. In his own
words he describes it this way; ,
'The courtroom was crowded ed, w tsa
fesblonably dressed women, anu ans
clergy. which had been greatly s.n ILL.,
NV the incident, was there in force
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-06-28

Treso'aska, along the Niobrara riv-
, a mad fought the Sioux, in be-
~ 'ne white men, for years, and
|s,,S S' lVO braves in the white mans
|saa FOR this a previous secretary
|tpS. interior had given them, in fee
Iotlsn, iu'l title to their reservation
h. -Anas Taken from Poncas.
N ~ MI Schurz was made secre-
\ s suu at the point of the bayohet
IA, Neh the Poncas down into In
~, ,,elrltory, depriying them of the
Ia :" NJ which they held government
llhon, Tue Poncas were left months
4 N mo i, latlons in the new country,
Ill., ~ 'han one-third of them died
H. n among those who died was the
h CIV. s old chief, Standing Bear
refused to have the little
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why the Fat Woman Was Absent

And now, ladies and gents" said
the silver-tongued orator, who was in
Producing and giving short talk on
the freaks in the side show. Il wish
to call your attention to this empty
chair The seat is II feet in diameter.
and it is able to snstain weight of
1867 pounds 1t was made to order for
Lozorita, the queen OF fat women, but
the derrick broke this morning while
the workmen were endeavoring to lift
her from the car, and she will be
forced to remain there until the lifting
device is repaired. The management
is extremely sorry to disappoint you in
seeing this most remarkable mountain
of flesh, but the accident was unavoid-
sble, With your kind permission we
will now pass on to guinana copernicus,
the ella monstah, he touch of whose
fangs means instant death."-Detroit
Tribune.
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r Issued by Carl Schurz, While Secretary of the Interior
Brought Long Standing Trouble to Crisis.
EplENDID GRAFTON MADE BY INDIAN CHIFF
Standing Bear Pleading for His and His PEOPLES Rights
The Cause of An Ovation in Crowded Nebraska Court Room
Judge Dundy's Famous Decision

ou,ba The late Carl Schurz is best
...mbered in Omaha as the cause OF
!. American Indians being admitted
i. ,nll citizenship in this country-not
,nugh his taking the side of the red
!, IN the long struggle, but because
!, secretary of the interior, issued
o,der which so aroused the west to
!. vnngs of the Indian that cru
4. was started in Omaha which
,,ehsd to all portions of the United
,,ies lasted seven years, and ended
n mpreme court decisions and legisla-
10 enactments making the Indian as
Iss as a white man II he choose to be
and TO accept the conditions of
&Nlllation.
sburz had the order issued to Gen.
,,us then stationed at Omaha and
,mmapding this department of the
INV and Immediately the cause of
4, Indian was taken up by Thomas
Tibbles, late vice presidential can
Il,te on the populist ticket; Gen.
scCk, John L. Webster, Judge Dundy,
RI score of other men prominent in
be vest.
Previous to the fight spoken of here
,rr Indian in the United States was
Inject to the orders of the secretary
N The Interior The government was
absolute autocrat over the destiny
The red man in the entire country.
Pitiful Funeral Procession.
Back in 1879 a pitiful procession
wudsd Its slow way northward from
rilan territory, bound for the prairies
Nebraska. There were 30 Indians
n foot and one old wagon, drawn by
so wornout horses. In the wagon
ss the dead body of child-an In
dtn boy. The leader of the little par
h vas the father of the dead child;
B. famous Ponca Indian chief. Stand
y Bear, few years later to be the
.tknown Indian in the entire world
ind to speak in every city in the
turtry In behalf Of his people.
Sanding Bears party was on route
the Niobrara country, In northern
Nebraska, to bury the child in the an.
IN, burying grounds of the tribe
hsy had started on the long trip, al
nHgh permission to leave the reser
nllOn in Indian Territory, on which
nF had been settled against thei
tl had been refused.
Formerly the Poncas lived in north
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Parental self-sacrifics.

George" said Mrs Ferguson, II
know it is early in the evening yet,
but would you mind lying down on
the lounge and taking nap?"
What for?" asked Mr.. Ferguson.
Because the baby is fretful, and
your snoring always lulls him to
sleep."--Chicago Tribune.
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Shifting the Bills.

"If you will give me your daughter,
sir, we will always live with you"
Nope; you marry her and VIII al
ways i've with you."-Houston Post.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
The Bride.elect ,ShoAereG

Miss Ruth Wells enter,ain.d the ladies on South Gaboert Street. on Friday evening, with "miseeI laneous shower Patty ia honor ot Miss Anna Finn-the Bride-elect. An interesting program WIS ar ranged and well carried out :. In the game, progressive domino. Mrs. Geo. Spencer won first prize which she presented to the honoree :: Miss Maggie Gabbert won the booby. After the prizes were awarded, the lights were turned low and the hostess begun weird mysterious story which was com pleted by the circle of guests.
 The parlor doors were then thrown open and presented to view a profusion of white roses with ferns and across one corner was stretched line of ribbons from which were suspended many dainty and useful gifts. This was taken from its fastenings and gracefully entwined about the honoree.
 Delightful refreshments were served in the dining room. which was decorated in pink and green.
 Each guest was handed table, and pencil and asked to write some household hints for the Bride.e elect and much safe advice was freely given.
 Many encomiums were bestowed upon the very unique and ex- ceptionally pleasing entertainment provided by Miss Wells for her guests.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
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Wilmar Snap Shots.

The Farmers Union warehouse of Wilmar is completed now and ready for Use.
 The Town Hal k now being built in the heart of town opposite to the Betryman Hotel. l. has the appearance of an imposing building and mili add much to the beauty of that part of town.
 Tine Arkansas Presbytery of the \. R. P. Church were holding their Fall meeting. in the new \. R. P. Church. in Wilnar, last week. It was a good meeting and well at tended by both delegates and visitors. IL was presided over by Rev. D r. Pressly, young man of talent and dignity. The Presby tery adjourned Saturday night. to mee, next April, at New Edin. burg.
 Rev J. N sims. and Aessr,. Chas. Measels and Van Sims re- turned last week from the State Association, of the Baptist Chnrch, at Little Rock. They report :. good meeting and an enjoyable time. The next meeting of the State Association will be in Will. mar, in November, 1907.
 Mr. and Mrs. Judd left yester- day morning for weeks visit to relatives iu St. Louis.
 Hon. J. c. Knox, of Relfs Bluff, !, Lincoln county, was a delegate last week to the meeting of the X. R. P. Presbytery here.
 Among the visitors from Mon ticello, last Sabbath. to the clos ing services of Presbytery were ". A. Moffatt, W H. McQuiston and wife. ]. N. Ross and wife, and Sheriff Coker and wife.
 The negro Bob Griffin, who a few weeks ago was badly crippled while topping tress for Dr. s. Harris, in Wilmar. had to have one of his legs amputated last week. The thigh bone was so badly crushed that it would not knit together, and amputation was necessary. Drs. Harris and Hughes performed the operation.
 Dr Charles Thomas, of Fordyce. was business visitor in Wilmar yesterday. His old friends are always glad to greet him.
 X. \. z
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
Notice of Petition for Confirmation

" g Glass has filed in inc chancery Cour. for Drew county. Ark speti,itien for a decree St the Dec. Term, i9oe of said Court conarm- ing in him the title to the following lands in Drew County. Art., to.Sit
 fhr south hf of North.wes qr and North. West quarter Of south West quarter and south half Of south West charter Of section T. Tp. ls g.. R 5. W; 2oo acres according to publis surveys
 And any and All persons who may have CT claim any interest in said lands or any part thereof are warned to appear in said Court at said term and show cause fl any they can. why ths title to said lands should n1t be con. Armed in the petitioner
 Hitnes. my hant 4s Clerk of said Court and seal ot ofIiee :his l0ta day . Get lOa
 Oct. ast ]. F Koouce Clerk
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4-3f7. NOTIEE FOR PUBLICATION. Departure mt of the Interior.
Land Office at Camden. Ark,, Oct. Sth. lan6

Land Office at Camden. Ark,
 Oct. sth. 1906
 Notice is hereby given that Clifford B. Glover, of Paradise, Arkansas. has fled no- tiee to make final GJmnutation proof in support of his claim, viz: Honestead En- try No 26o35 made November 9th, 1902, for the Swa Set Sec. II, Tp. II, S., R. !. w., 9th P. NJ. Arka sas, and tha. .sid proof ni be made before Clerk of the Circuit Court of Drew County, in his office at Monticello, Arkansas, on
 November 26th 1905.
 He names the following witnesses to prov. his continuous residence upon and cultiva- ton or said land, viz; Joel Y. Cunning ham, of Monticello. Arksnsas. and Christopher C. Logan. Lee K Daniel, Babe Jeter; all of Paradise. Arkansas.
 Oct tll H. G. Friedhem. Register.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15

The Southern Breeze, a month iy magazine, hitherto published at Little Rock and edited by Hon. 0. (. Ludwig, has been consolidated with the Arkansas Magazine. q monthly publication at Pine Bluff. heretofore edited by Mrs. l.. ". Hall. Both oi these publications were meri- itorious, in their individual capacity and now since com bined. at one price, makes a magazine that every citizen oi Arkansas may be justly proud of. The combined monthly will continue as the Arkansas Magazine" with Mrs. L. W. Hall and Hon. 0. (. Ludwig editors, Pine Bluff and Little Rock.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
0El4T1sY, @0e1h!%7 S4' 7

The Sorosis Club had it's regular meeting at the home of Miss Catherine dayes, "Wednesday after noon. \ pleasant ti,ne was en- joyed by those present, those who were .b-ent may regret, we never know what we mly mis, when we stay away from our place of duty. The closing feature of the after noon was the telling of fortunes with apples. which was enjoyed by the ladies. although some of them have already had the' fortunes decided. Miss Hayes Ha- dsrstAads the arr oi pleasing. Al lei;, ieeiing that they were glad when the opportunity came to go 10 this delightful home.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
Might Have Been.

When Shakespeare said: "A ye. there's the rub" we do not Know for certain he was thinking of the itch. But one thing we do know, and know 1t twenty years worth, Hunts Cure will absolutely, in fallibly and immediately cure any itching trouble that ever happen cd to the human cuticle. It's guaranteed.
 For sale by
 D. T. Hyatt.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15

The Democrats have gained
 round in New York While ir. Hearst the leading man on he ticket was defeated, the rest i the Democratic ticket seems Q have been successful, and his, too, despite the trusts, big corporations. President Roose- telt and the entire Republican national help. The Empire state IS verrily coming our way. md the place 1t now holds will make 1t more than probable in he next Presidential election for Deutnrr@eN
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15

\ great many of our farmers are holding their cotton for better prices In this we can see where in they are right. IL Is absolutely foolish to sell cotton at less than the cost of production. The farm CTS should have 10 cents. at least. for middling cotton. and if they will hold for this price they are sure to get it. But if they heed lessly rush their cotton on the mar ket and take any price that is of fered they are sure to be robbed Of their hard earnings by the speca- 'ators. Let the farmers organize for their own good and stick to- gether. and they will be able to
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
Had a Close Call.

A dangerous surgical opera tion, involving the removal of a malignant nicer, as large as my hand, from my daughters hlp, was prevented by the application of Bucklin's Arnica Salve,9 says \. c. Stieel, of Miletus, W. Va. Persistent use of the Salve com pletely cured 1t " Cures cuts, burns, and injuries. 25c at Bor- deaux brug Store.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
Made Happy tor Life.

Grea happiness came into the home of s. C. Blair, school super. intendent, at St. Albans, W. Va. when his little daughter was re- stored from the dreadful complaint he names: He says: My little daughter had Sl. Si,as' Dance, which yielded 10 no treatment but grew steadily worse until as last resort We tried Electric Bitters; aud 1 rejoice 10 say, three battles effected complete cure" Quick, sure cure for nervous complaints, general debility. female weakness. es, impoverished blood and ma. ' S
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
Monday. Dec. IT. roo6.
Warning Order.

In the Drew Chancery Court. Lizzie Csison, Plaintiff.
 vs. Arnold Csi.on, Defendant. The Defendant, Arnold Csison, is warned to appear in this Court within 30 days to answer the complaint of the Pisin- tiff. Lizzie Caison, oe the same will be taken as confessed. Witness my hand and oificis seal this 9th day o, November, l90s.
 J F. kiuibro, [sKAIJ wfs-Nov. 8 Clerk.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
Never Disappoints.

Many extensively adver- tised remedies are failures when put to the test. Hunts Lightning Oil is an exception Confidence in II k never misplac. ed; disappointment never follows its use I. is surely the grandest emergency remedy now obtaina- ble. For cuts, burns, sprains, aches and pains l know no equal"
 Geo. E. Paddock,
 Doniphan, Mo, For sale by D. T. Hyatt.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
Obituary.

Died, Oct. goth. l9o6. Mrs. Alice Mullis (nee Clayton.) She leaves a father, husband and baby to mourn their loss.
 She was kind and loving to all. Grieve not for her. loved ones. for she has gone 10 that land, where parting is no more.
 4 Friend.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
For sale by D. T. Hyatt.

At the request of the Pres. Mrs. H. W. Wells, the Ladies Cemetery will meet with her. on the afternoon of the third Friday, Nov. 10th, in place of the 4th Fri day. as is usual. All are us this is the meeting to elect officers for another year, and full attendance is hoped for. Two thirty (s:5o) is the hour. Be
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
Guardian Sale Real Estate.

Pursuant to order of the Drew Probate Court at it. October term, 1906, the under signed Guardian Of Fred Mason will sell to the highest and bes, bidder on credit of three months al tie court house door in the town of Monticello between the hours of Ja- dicial sales, CT
 Monday. Dec. r. r9oo. an undivided one-Afth interest in the follow ing lands in Drew county, Ark, to-wit; The sw ar of Nv qr and pt of Nv qr of $" ar of Section 8 and p.. of Ne qr of Se qr of Section !; all ia Township i. South, Range 5. Wes.-62 and 33- 100 acres, more or less. Purchaser to give note with approved securi. ty and lien retained on lands for pnrchase money note to bear 10 per cent interest per Annum from date of sale.
 Mrs. Linnis Tendsl,
 kSb-Nov. I5-4t. Guardian.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15

Fort Smith people are talking bout running Hon Clifton K. reckinridge. former Congress
 an from this Districk and ,rmer Ambassador from the nited States to Russia. for favor of that city. There IS no oubting the fact that il they ect Mr Breckiugridge. Mayor, nev will have a good one.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15

Much is being said and writ
 ten these days about the race problem. There IS little or noth- ing to 1t when 1t comes to q question of danger to the country. For 1t IS too well
 known. for even argument, that
 the blacks are too insignificant Tn point of numerical strength. if
 they were so disposed (which
 they are not to give their white
 neiShhors serious trouble. It IS
 not the fear of danger from the
 negroes that Is troubling the
 white people of the South, but their unreliability. It is getting so that there is not a particle of confidence to put Tn what they promise YOU And. even this unrelia bility IS not confined, altogether to the negro It is cropping out more and more among all classes, and while that principle, or rather the lack
 oi principle, predominates more largely among the negroes. 1t k making its insiduous inroads among the whites. lfvou want job of work done you can go out and engage 100 men to be on hand, at a certain time to commence operations, and nine chances out of ten, not ten out of the hundred will show up at the appointed time, notwith- standing. everyone of them promised. faithfully. to be ready for the job. If you need ten cords of wood you will have to engage more than one hundred cords. and then the chances are that you will come up shy of even the ten cords. This un certainty and unreliabilty perme- ates every industry and every !inc of business. It IS a lamenta
 ole fact but It IS true. and great damage IS the resultant con. sequences. The sayant or statesman who can successfully sclve this problem will be a oenefactor. but until such an one springs up let the white peo- pie. the superior race. set the blacks good example. by full :Ialine every obligation they make When you promise to Ao a thing do it. and. perhaps.
 Ae negroes. who are ready imi- sators. will improve in this re zs1d themselves. If you desire strconadeaee. esteem and help os eoao people never make promise shss you do not intend ;o carry ant. Be true to your every agreement. faithful in the oi every promise and you will unquestionably frd that it will pay you well in
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15

Mr Clarence Trantham. aged about I9 years, died last Tuesday night, after an illness of about two weeks with swamp fever. about three miles north of this city.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
School Notes.
The class leaders iof this wee

Room [, Frs; Grade-"A" " Vance Fleming, Willie Ford; "B' Roy Coughlin, Dell SundeI land. Room ,. First Grade-"A" Hazel Pate, Edd Gotham. "B" Mary Linn Kiliian. Edwin White.
 Room }, Second Grade-"A'' William Spencer, Malcolm Boyd "B'' Helen Welsh, Virgil Wyles.
 Room !, Third Grade-"A't 't Bennett Brown; "B" Laura Bell Bishop. Room 5, Third Grade A" Ned Dickens, Jack Wood B' Leona Freeman.
 Room 0. Fourth Graae-"A' ' Bryan Harris, Rober; Manees; B" Tommy Tfoiter Room :. Fourth Gradr-"A" Robert Scott; "B" Oracle Brown Florence Wilson led the fifth grade section of this roon.
 Room 3, Filth Grade-"A'' Ida Roberts, Eva White; "B' Will Eddie Hagood. Grady Green.
 Room 2. Sixth Grade-@A" Wilson Fleming. Rachel Ross; s'Bf Lee Caddy.
 There were seven new pupils enrolled in the Phblic School this week. making a total oi 393.
 There were no tardie5 Tn rooms and /.
 Parents will do the school a great favor by sending their child ren on tune. The child who loses a lew minutes in the morning searches all day for them, but in vain.
 Mir. Shioi, the Japanese enter taiuer, visited the school last Thursday and talked to tke pupils oi the 5th and 9th grades.
 There were none absent from room nine this week.
 The following report will show diligence and earnestness of the pupils in the II. U. $. for the month Of October:
 Out of an attendance of I6f, there were IT taking the full course oi five or more studies who passed in e2ch stndy with excel lent grades. There were ten not taking the fnll course anu : who failed. It will be noticed that there were some who were not talk ing the full course who failed.
 The patrons of the H. U S. should be proud ot the efforts their children are making to maintain a high standing in school and 10 take home a good report at the end ot eae Il month.
 T his report Of h E efforts ot the children IS none the less true oi Public School than Of the High School.
 The junior class oi the H U. s met and organized Tuesday after school. The following class off cers were elected:
 Elvin Lephiew, Presidents Miss Mamie Gotham, Vice President; Mss Maud Ford, Secretary; Miss Leota Turner, Historian. There are eighteen i'll this class and 1t bids lair 10 be tine largest graduat- ing class ever sent out from the II. | $. Two committees were appointed to report al next meet ing on motto and one on coiors and flower.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15

Married. on last Sunday evening. at 4 o'clock. by J. w Crook, Esq at his residence. Mir. Alonzo Till man and Miss Matte New, all of this county.
The Monticellonian., 1906-11-15
The Clip.

Before we can sympathize with others. We must have suffered onr. selves No one can realize the suffering attendant upon an attack of the grip, unless he has had the actual experience. There is probably nc disease that causes so much physical and mental agony, or which SD successfully defes medical aid. All danger from the grip. however, may be avoided by the prompt use oi Cham berlain s Cough Remedy. Among the tens ot thousands who have used this remedy, not one case has ever been reported that has resulted in pneumonia or that has not rccov. cred. For sale at Bordeaux drug store.