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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

The Famous Coffee House. sit
Douglas. serves the best cofses. shors
orders. Ice cream and chill. opsa
day and night 80
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

Mrs. Mary Ehlers will open a new
stock Of millinery on Douglas avenue,
next to La voz office. Watch for date,
5-115
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

You xiil find everybody who n any
body n the Eagles Ball. May 2tth.
B-Iis
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

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Anssx. LoAby. Optins ~ aavss.
80 -.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

II your have rooms or houses to
rent, describe them in q letter to r.
care Optic, and they viii be properly
handled. 5-116
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

Berger Stock company all this week
and Saturday matinee. Prices rs, N.
IS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

See G. C. BY. the grocer. Satur-
day, May 10, between DOH and Turn.
or. Both phones. asS. $50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

Johnsen's, So. Side Plaza, Household
goods. s66
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

Turn out and assist In identifying
Las Vegas By attending the euchre
and dance ct Rosenthal hall next
Wednesday night given by the Wo-
mems Library association. 5.130
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

MAcsstA water y ths sssir ~
ahosid take n IL spwias = he ysas.
osdsrs Gisd at =. RotAia 80
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

For Bargains IN rurnitude see John.
sen Z Son, next Rosenwald's. Plaza.
$50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

FOR RENT-Three nicely furnish.
ed. sunny rooms 1t s22 Douglas. Call
ct SIS Main. 5-l3o
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

Time reading want ads. Il not vast
ca. You never invested time more
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

II you have some money tied up IN
something, see IL . want I'd. Will NOT
unite. Il.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

Soft drinks It Gregorys l.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

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coetaIas noee usuA1 0defHeftoa
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

] The Rev. Richard Morley delivered
his sermon on christian Science I'm.
christian and Unscientirc' ut the
First Methodist church last evening
to q large congregation which at.
.tentively followed his discourse. A
large representation OF the leading
business and professional men were
present. The sermon was prepared
at the instance OF several leading
physicians or Las Vegas. In the light
OF press reports coacerning the prac.
tice Of Christian Science. the theme
was thought timely BY those who heard
what Rev. Morley had to nay about
his cohsen topic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

Yos are srrs Of : pleasant shave q
Gregory'a. SEQ
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14
To Taxpayers.

The second half Of taxes q 4. =
1905 is now due and viii become Dc
,iinonent o. June tst. 1906 and sub
Ject 10 ! penalty II not Odd then
Look up your receipt for the first
half Of your taxes Of 1895. and mai
check in like amount for the second
half also to
. -. EuaENIo ROMERO.
5.i2s : Treasurer and Collector
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-14

vssss pAs.s -
nights until 10 o'clock.
&Take Thought
4 Of Fit and 81
and you could not come IN here
out 4 Enrgrhasnn lpalpss the sat
bought httsd y0dSo our satisfsstad
stein-Bloch made your Clothes and this !
assures the closest approach - At and
styleuerebction American tailors can
effect had betssr : ysaus-ws can !
beat your tape line ARTISTS. Our .tailors |;
know how. Il
The man who has been betrayed by
ordinary "rsady-madss' and the man
who feels uncomfortable IN bis country
tailor-mades'' and .long-distanos-tailor-
mades.' are the ONES who are sstis6sd
with Stein Bloch-bscause 9tein,Bloch
clothes ars wool tested, master made
and pledged TO wear.
Again, our suits ars for mon who
would rather have two suits Cor the price
Of one thsn pay two prices for one suit.
We mark ours in plain figures and stick
to il.
cTElN-BLOcH suits in iahion-
able materials and styles KIM
800 70 y - sAsOV
alloRtD, BEAItRs" y fash:
y joable materials and M
styles. 500 to
stetson's Soft and Stiff and Straw
Hats are hero. New Ties, Hanan Shoes
and oxfords. Manhattan Shirts. Ameri-
can Gentleman Shoes and Oxfords.
2s styles in quarter size Collars st 2
FOR : quarter.
~ MTwsEsig
THE = LEADER
DssD1as Asp1ls
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Diverse routes. Tickets routed
"All Rail" or via steamship or on
Great Lakes.
$lO.2O-To Eureka Springs, Ark,
and return. On sale daily until sept.
30th. limit 80 days. $500 for thirty
day limit
S64 .3O-To Portland, Ore"on. Hrd
return. On sale daily to Sept. 30th.
Limit Oct. 3lst. 1855 going one
way via San Francisco and return
inc iirnct W v's' rors1
$22.70-To Denver and Colorado
Springs aud return. On sale doii, to
Sept. 30th limit Oct. 3let.
S2l6i T. Pue''o, Cole. and re-
turn. On sale daily to Sept. 3Oth,
limit Oct. 3lst.
Low rates to Pacific coast British
Columbia, Montana and Wyoming
points. On sale daily to Sept. Both,
lir'i, Oci. 3lst.
Fl Paso and return one fare plus
SOC for the round trip. On sale daily
to Sept. 3Oth. limit Oct. 3lst.
For fullinformation. maps and
schedules cnll on
". =. WELSH. AT.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
Horse Owners. Attention!

f. W. Reedy, horseshoer, formerly
with Gilliss, Baze & Co., is now locat-
ed at No. 216 East First street, going
into partnership with Mr.. Hitchcock,
who has been occupying that location.
Old and new customers will be ac-
corded courteous treatment. Parties
having crippled horses are invited to
bring them there, as they guarantee
all work to be frst-class. Call and
see them. 2l6 f. First street, South.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
Was in Poor Health for Years.

Ira ", Kelly OF Mansfield, Pa,
writes:
81 was in poor health for two
years, suffering from kidney and
bladder trouble, and spent consider
able money consulting physicians,
without any marked benefit, but was
cured by FoIey's Kidney Cure, aud
| desire to add my testimony thai
it may be the means of restoring the
health Of others"
Refuse substitutes. Getman Drug
Company.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
Nnhca

N0'lC2.
DEPARTMENT OF TIE INTERIOR
UNITED STATS INDIAN SER
VICE. UNION AGENCY.
Applicants and attorneys for appG-
cants for removal of restrictions
are hereby advised that Mr. H. c.
Cusey, a representative of this Office,
will be at the following named points
upon the dates indicated, for the pur-
pose of making Investigations and
taking testimony in these cases.
You are requested to appear at
whichever of the towns mentioned
below is the most convenient for you.
Pryor Creek, August ID.
Vinita, August 34-6.
Caremore, August 7-8-0.
Nowata, August lO-ll,
Bartlesville, August 1914.
Tulsa, August lj-l6-l7.
0kmulgee, August 1920.
Weleetka, August q
Holdenville, August 22-23.
Ada, August 2l25
Sulpur Springs, August 2I2S.
Tishomingo, August 29-30
Wapanucka, August 81 and Sept l.,
Ardmore. Septen her 3l-j
Pauls Valley, September G-7-S.
Lindsay, September 1911.
Chickasha. September l2-l3-ll.
So. McAlestcr, Septenbsr lI-lSl9.
Atoka, SEPTEMBER 2O-2l-22.
Durant, September 2I-25 %.
Boswell, September 27-2S.
Hugo, September % and October !.
Garvin, October 2-3,
Antlers, October 4-56.
Talihina, October SO.
Poteau, October l0-ll.
McCurtain, October 1913.
Sallsaw, October l5-l6.
Stilwell, October II
Westville, October 1919
Tahlequah. October 20-22 %
At the hearing applicants will pre-
sent their Homestead and Allotment
Certificates or Deeds, and Copies OF
any Lease Contract or Agreements for
the sale of their land into which they
NAV have entered. This is no case
relates to Full Bloods, as they are
barred by Act Of Congress approved
April 26, 1906.
Respectfully,
DANA Ii. KELSEY,
United States Indian Agent.
Muskogee, |. I.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
Low Excursion Rates on the Frisco

Low Excursion Rates on the Frisco
Sl7.Sl-To ST. Louis and return. On
sale daily until Sept. 3Oth, limit Oct.
3lst,
29S0--To Chicago and return. On
sale daily to Sept. 3Oth, limit Oct
3lst.
$29.60-Yo Milwaukee and return.
On sale daily toSept. 30th, limit Oct.
31st.
38.s0--To Detroit and return. On
sale daily to Sept. 30th, limit Oct.
31st.
e64.05-To Asbury Park. Long
Beach, Spring Lake, Point Pleasant,
Atlantic City, Ocean City, Holly
Beach and Cape May, N. j., and re-
turn via direct lines. On Sale daily
to Sept. 20, limit Oct. 3lst. Ten days
stop-over at many points.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE - Several hundred
pounds of eight-point face Century
Expanded type, direct from the Amer
lean Type Founders Co. | bought
this type to use in starting the World
last fall. | now have two linotypes
in the Office and no use for the type.
II is all in good shape, some of 1t
has never been mixed. Territory print
shops hunting ap can do no better
than call or te j. X. Brady,
World Office, "a, |. 7. 6-6-tf
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
THE ROYAL ROOMING
HOUSE
Newly Opened to the Public.

In the Buel building. Everything
new, neat and clean. Every room an
outside, cool room, with modern con
veniences. Free bath. Jut open
The proprietor of the building hae
engaged Mrs. Jewett as manager and
her reputation as a first class man
ager is second to none. Call or phone
4l2, and secure you nice, cool room
FOR the summer.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
War Againse ooasuAptea

An nations are sudsavorin& 10
cheek the ravages Of consumption.
the "white plague" that claims 20
many victims each year. FoleyS
Honey and Tar cures coughs, and
colds perfectly ssd you srs in no
danger Of consumption. Do not risk
your health BY taking soma unknown
preparation, when Foleys Honey and
Tar il safe and certain In results.
The genuine is in q yellow package
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords i'm.
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in
the worst stage, and if taken in time
will effect a cure,-Getman Drug com.
pany.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

Looks, good smells goods, tastes
good, sells good, and it must be good,
Jersey Cream, bottled by the South
western Bottling Go.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
FURNISHED ROOM FOR REM

One large room on ground lloor
suitable for light Housekeeping or
sleeping, completely furnished. Close
in. Rent reasonable, Inquire at red
house, corner North First and Cincin-
nat; 7-25-6t'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

during the summer season kidney
irregularities are often caused by ex-
cessive drain or being over-hested.
Regulate the kidneys At once BY
Foley's Kidney Cure. Getman Drug
Company.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

FOR RENT-rhree rooms furnished
for light housekeeping. Five room un-
furnished. Corner of Fourth and
Frisco. 1-22-6t pd.,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

FOR SALE CHEAP Match team of
horses / and > years old; work single
or double, Also a double set of har-
ness, one new Moline wagon,2i pin,
Terms must be cash Inquire at Pc
riod barber shop, III West First
street. 1-22-6t pd
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
G. B. Burnham Testi6es After -Four
Years.

u. b. Burnlam leStlucS hlItI 1ouI
Years.
G. B. Burnham, of Carlisle Cen
er. N. Y, writes:
"About four years ago l wrote you
stating that ! had been entirely cur
ed of severe kidney trouble by TAX
inc less than two bottles of Foley's
Kidney Cure. 1t entirely stopped
the brick dust sediment, and pain
and symptoms Of kidney disease dis
appeared. / am glad to say that |
have never had a return Of any "f
these symptoms during the four years
that have elapsed, and / am evidently
cured to stay cured, and heartily rec
omInend Foley's Kidney Cure to
any one suffering frsm kidney or
bladder trouble"
Getman Drug Company.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

For Sale-f'ive room house, good
water and gas connections. See Book
finger and Hedgecoek, lis Main ST.
5-1S-tf
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
MAIN Ii

Don't forget the Big Barbecue Pic
mic at Owens Park in Tulsa July 26,
q and %. II
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
Via Frisco.

National G. A. r. Encampment at
Minneapolis, MINI. August IS to H.
sl7.55 for the round trip. Tickets on
sale August 10, II and IL. Final re-
turn limit, August 81. 1905.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

FOR RENT-Store block. 3ox5O,
suitable for any kind of business. .elec-
tric lights and gas. Location Main
aud North Second. Apply to =. L.
Fiske, Seventh and Cheyenne 1885,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms,
[nouire at Merchants Cafe, Second
street 7-25- '06
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

4 = y y = '
WORLD WANT ADS WORK WONDERS
HERE'S A FEW DEEDS OF LITTLE WORLD WANT ADS THE
PAST WEEK: SOLD HOUSE AND LOT; SOLD IAEM; I .
POUND A LOST WATCH; SECURED A RESPONSIBLE PAkIY
TO TAKE AN OIL LEASE RENTED A COTTAGE; SUPPLIED
FEARFUL HOUSEWIVES WITH WILLING WORK GlhhS; IN
SHORT WORKED A MULTITUDE, OF WONDERS Wof"hD
WANT ADS WILL DO THE SAME FOR YOU.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

FOR RENT-Two rooms furnished
for light housekeeping. Downstairs.
Call mornings or evenings. 6O4 South
Elgin street. I-2O-ot pd'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

When your collar button melss and
runs down your neck, invest s cents
In a bottle Of Jersey Cream. Bottled
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
Stimulation Without Irritation.

That is the watchword. That is
what Orino Laxative Fruit SyruI
loeS. CleanseS and stimulates lh,
bowels without irritation in any form
Getman Drug Company.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

WANTED-By Chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant man
ager imam or woman) for this county
and adjoining territory. Salary 500
and expenses paid weekly; expensa
money advanced. Work pleasant;
position permanent. No investment
or experience required. Spare time
valuable. Write at once for full par
ticualrs and enclose self-addressed
envelope. Address, General Mana
ger, 134 +. Lake St., Chicago,
7-l9-6t pd.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

LOST-Small black book; contain
ed two bridge teeth, gold collar but
ton, combined time book, pair speeta-
cles and other articles. Papers bear
ing name w. NJ. Black. Leave at
World Office 7-2l-6t'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

TO TRADE Republican newspaper
doing good business at Collinsyille,
!. T., gith cylinder press and equip
ment to trade for 81 900 farm in the
Cherokee or Creek nation. Collins
vile Times. 7-1S-6t pd.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

WANTED-A small, second hand
safe by Carl Campbell, Smoke House,
Tulsa. Okla. 7-2l-tf
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

wANTED-Fixtares for q general
merchandise store room 20x60. Par
ties wishing to dispose of any fixtures
address or call on postmaster at
Dawson, l. T. 7-lS-H pd.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

LOAN wANTED-Sl, 200 private
money wanted, one or two years, on
realty and improvements worth
$500. Address X-l3, World Office.
7-23-6t'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

MAIN II
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
MISCELLANEOUS.

Wanted-Clean cotton rags at the
World Office
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

LOST-A diamond glass cutter Re
ward for return to j. W. Epperson,
contractor, First National Bank b B'ldg
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

The World Regularly
Publishes a Larger Class
iiied Department than All
Other Eastern Territorial
Papers Combined.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

WANTED-Sewing by day or at
home on Tenth street, between Main
md Boulder Satisfaction guaranteed,
Mrs. c. N. NARROW. 7-23-6t'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

The World Gets the Ad-
vertising BecauseltAlwayS
Brings Results. The Want
Department Tells You the
Story of the Circulation.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25
RATOLIFF SANDERS GROCER co.
REA & READ MILL AND ELEVATOR CO.

hufUurers OF he celebrated Dinner Party" Rich and
odmuoa high parent Flour Kiln dried Corn Meal
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

Agents Wanted-ln every town in
Oklahoma and Indian Territory to
write insurance for the World Acct
dent ssociation of Omaha, Neb. Ad'
dress Cherryhomes & Norman, gen
eral agents, Lawton, Okla. 5-l7-6tG
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-25

lldNl'
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms.
Inquire at Merchants Cafe, Second
street. 90 w
MISCELLANEOUS.
Wanted-Clean cotton rags at the
World Office
LOST-A diamond glass cutter. Re
ward for return to j. W. Epperson,
contractor, First National Bank b 'ldg
Agents Wanted-ln every town IN
Oklahoma and Indian Territory to
write insurance for the World Acct
dent ssociation of Omaha, Neb. Ad'
dress Cherryhomes & Norman, gen
.ral agents, Lawton, Okla. 5-l7-6tG
William Fields-cistern completer
digs. walls and cements cisternS
in the best style Leave orders at
FIRST and Detroit or order by mail.
House Cleaning-Lawn Moving,
etc, done by a competent man, CsII
ON Geo. W. Dickinson at Crawfo.'d
Rros store 5-4-tf
If you want to borrow money oil
city or farm lands, be sure to see
us. No red tape, no delay. We can
close loa. as soon as papers can be
made.
WEST & SINGLETON,
Room Z, Alexander building.
IF Won want any abstracts made or
extended, bring them to West & Sin
.leton, Room 7, Alexander building.
Guarantee satisfaction. Managers
Tulsa Title & Abstract CO.
WANTED-A job at 25c pr hour,
NJ ,r,, I,;pd of work, Shinglin done
M 75c fo S1.O) per square. Floor
;,n 5oo Tatl,p1 Zoe per bundle. 4
jones, junk dealer, corner First and
Greenwood avenue I-3-lml
IF YOU WANT a bookkeeper' a
clerk. cook, porter, dish washer, scrub
woman, man of all work, painter
plumber, or any kind of help, come to
',I'n'S' '''"'' " '''' ''
street.
-.
~ IL -Il'I ~ 80" -. Cau;,iv;io
ment 70 trade for 81 900 farm in the
CLoroteo or Creek nation. Collins
y;lIe Times 7-1s-6t pd.
-.
ur,>,r NJ. g.. Loora =, saoo mar
NANl-Meh 70 oo''' % az , gi,oG py, "a
~ ~. ~ 10I ~ orJ VortL Dcnver
'" ~ 7.la-6t nd
WANTFD-Three to board, So per
White men only need apply of good
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-02
AGENT WILL BREAK UP TRAFFIC
Whisky Selling on Yakima Rsserva-
tion is Under the Ban.

A report from North Yakima is to
the effect that superintendent Lynch
of the Yakima Indian reservation has
taken steps to stop gambling and
whisky selling on the reservation.
Trouble arising from this source has
been Of frequent occurrence, and may
crimes, including several murders of
Indians by tribesmen, have resulted in
the past two or three years.
The agent insists he has not been
able to secure proper cooperation on
the part of the local and state author
tiles, and in the future will proceed
without them. The government has
at last given him a sum of money to
prosecute the yiolators of the law, and
furnish him private detective. who
for several weeks has been gathering
evidence against the whisky sellers
and gamblers. An attorney at Top
penish has been employed to prosecute
the cases, which will be instituted at
once. Sufficient evidence to warrant
prosecutions has been obtained and
complaints were filed.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-02
AFFIDAVIT BRINGS A CLIMAX
Showing Guardian Of Minor Reds Used
His Position for Personal Gain

The climax of the UmatiIla Indian
affairs came in an affidavit from A.
Il. Parker showing that w. l.. Thomp-
son, cashier of the Commercial
National bank, guardian Of the minor
Indian heirs, connived to secure In.
dian lands below their market value
from the heirs, afterward selling them
for double prices and making pri-
vate profit from his government posi-
tion.
The affidavit is concerning the sale of
the land of Jennie Van Pelt, an In
dian woman, and the most serious part
of it follows:
II told Thompson ! would bid $40
per acre for the Van Pelt land. He
advised me to bid little over $40 and
he would endeavor to keep Others from
overbidding me. Relying upon
Thompson left my check with him
for part of my bid, which was $40. 30
per acre. After the land was sold
Thompson told me McCallum had
slipped in and bought it over me.
Thompson then told me he had a
power of attorney from McCallum tc
sell the land and paid him $2l per
| acre for il, ~
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-02
FRUIT CROP WORTH s75O,OOO
Enormous Proportions Of Yakima
Industry.

1t is estimated that the fruit crop of
Yakima county for the year 1905 will
bring $4,000 to the valley. The
apple crop this year. it Is estimated by
conservative growers. was 100 per
cent. It was the largest in the his
tory of the valley, and was exceeded
by that of no other district in Ameri-
ca. The crop of pears and peaches,
second to apples in extent. almost
equaled apples in percentage of pro-
duction.
With the acreage that has been
planted to fruit, particularly apples,
in the last two years. it il predicted
that In FIVE years the returns to the
growers of Yakima will be ten times
what it is estimated for this year.
And with the orchards that will be
planted in the next two years produc-
ing fruit the crops Of the valley will
in seven years more be more than IL
times as much.