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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-06-21

man who is in perfect health, 50
he can do an honest days work when
necessary. has much for which he
should be thankful Mr.. /. G..
Rodgers, of BranchtOn, Pa, writes
that he was not only unable to work,
but he couldn't stoop over TO tie his
own shoes. Six bottles of Foley's
Kidney Cure made a new man of him.
He says, Success to Foley's Kidney
Cure. . j. L. Shell < Co.
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Farm Life and Farm Work in
the South.
A WORD FOR THE BIRDS.

Extracts nom address OF W. V. Richards, Land
and Industrial Agent OF the Southern and Mo-
bile a. Ohio Railroads, before the Tennessee
Farmers Institute. Knoxville May p. 1907
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W r. Ward. of Dyersburg, Tenn,
writes: "This is to certify that ! have
used Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup for
chronic constipation, and it has prov
en-, without a doubt, to be a thor
ough, practical remedy for this trou-
BILE, and it is with pleasure ! offer my
conscientious reference
j. /. SHELL. < co.
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I7is.::Sg

Round Trip Rates to Los Ange=
les and San Francisco, California.
Dates of sale June to Is. Final
return limit Aug. 81. Rate S5o.o5.
Round trip tickets sold up to May
Il, good for return July 81
Sunday tickets sold every sun
day TO Memphis and intermedi
ate points, at one fare for round
trip. Return Sunday on Accom-
mediation.
Low One-Way colonist tickets
sold every Tuesday to points in
the Southwest and West.
FOR THE JAME~TOyyN EXPOSITION
The Frisco Railroad sill commence the sale o..
tickets A ril D. Rates sill boz a- follows FUr tas
season $500. good fob return December is
Ticket good for So DAYS rate SO s.. Tickets good
for Is Gays. S24-I5. Coach tickets. > $3.50 This
ticket on sale Auri' - aHa every Tuesday lNera
after and Is good for zen days. tai- tasst not
good on Pullman ~leepEr--
aI2tf- d. r. ADL >s4- Agent.
The usual low tickets will Pc aa safe JGHe ~
Denver. Colorado Springs. eleeu#ooa springs
and salt Lake City. Also tickets uH sale "a
points named in North south and East For
rates and points named iu }ate sheet apply Oh
Agents Office
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neart, ye re after mine. L m
with you. Guineas be
damned! I'll help a willing
wench to escape any janitor,
rip me if I won't!"
Sir, you have my good
thanks" he said. II knew
l had found a sympathetic
spirit. And by your leave
we shall lose no time, as the
night grows on"
l answered him as he
would. and followed him
when he turned his nag
towards Kensington very
cheerful1y. l was in a light
mood, and we conversed
pretty merrily for sometime;
until at last he fell into
silence, and so did I, grow
ing sober in the fine coun-
try air.
At last he came to a halt
before an old house that
had a look of a manor house
in the dark, and says he,
My friend, this is our des-
tination. 1 will explore. if
you will wait"
Nay" said 1, for 1 had
my wits fully now, "let me
know the figure of this.
Yonder lies the lady under
lock and key, you say. And
here be we, her saviors.
What else is the disposition
of your forces?"
There is a chaise that
waits by the tavern at the
corner of yonder lane" he
said, pointing.
Good" said 1. And
now. my General, proceed.
He disappeared into the
after came back again with
S we'll. The house was in
e only for a thin ray that
er window, 1.-The which," he
that this is but a play game
ike to prove So" he said in a
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I. B. MARRIOTT WATSON
Drawings by Joseph Clement Coll

THERE are some that may vaunt their cunning
i and dizziness, and may boast that Dick Ryder
cheated of EN- on OCCASION but there is
no man, thank the Lord! that dares carry his
plain story to an end without blushing At least.
Il he should do so he would maybe blush at his
lies. tbs in mans nature to fail into blunder
row and then, particularly if he be kind of heart
and easy of nature, is well known that l am.
But | measure a man for man by the way he
retreves his fall, and extrlCateS himself from his
dilemma. And l challenge any huff to say when
Galloping Dick has been beaten in the ultimate
issues of any adventure.
The that brought nearest to black and
ugly error came all of my ndulgent hu1nor on
warm September night l rarely mellow, and
slipped along scarce troubling about my destna-
ton, in the back parts of the town when spied a
tavern that L scarce remembered was there, and
thinks | that l will tuck another bottle under my
belt ere l sleep. So l dropped from the nag and
put my within the open door, bride on arm,
shouting for the taverner
He came up in a lazy manner, and | ordered my
wine, and stood there in two minds: whether to
leave the mare and go in or drink where was.
But | loved the mare | loved woman, and so
did not loose her to the chances of the night, but
kept mine host in talk. tankard in hand, laughing
and testing, while l listened with to a
rumble of voices that streamed out from the
interior.
And Just then the inner door opened. and a man
enough, with brisk face. and dressed in a fashion
other than l should have looked for in one that
frequented that outlying inn.
Man, said Jestingly, what do you here, my
fine bucke I'll wager mine host keeps gallows
company, hey?" and 1 nudged old Nick-and-froth
the stranger spoke in cheerful voice.
You say we'll. It's a galows company. and
r1iSike it And glad am | to encounter so prudent
and discerning a that is after my heart. Let
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upon the front of the house, and in the dim light
deserted figure coming towards me. My abduct-
ing Captain was round the corner. and thus was
between him and the newcomer Twas manifest
he had been somehow disturbed, and was come
out to discover the reason. Here then was my
office. and without more ado ! stepped upon the
sward on which he went noseessy and stood in
his way. He stopped
WHO the devil are you?' says he. mot Eyer
ton, fancy?"
lone is as good as another with bodkn in his
hand, said l, drawing mine.
Il thought so" he said and with swift motion
of his there clink of weapon on mine.
Twas pretty dark; but l made out his form dodg
ing in the gloom, and make no doubt could ha
settled him, night day. But in the obscurity, as
it CHANGED, it took him only some thirty seconds
to my point and he fell where he was struck,
with an oath.
Just on that heard low whistle which had
been agreed upon between US, and, leaving the man
lying there, ran back.
AS easy as draft of wine, my friend" says my
abductor, with little laugh and fairy weight
at that
And now saw some female clinging to him:
but had no time for further Investigations, for
remembered the wounded man. =,
IF you would be of that same draft, said,
expedite your steps; for there is an alarm about
rs that so?" he asked quickly, and said
more. He man of deeds, and shall ever have
a sort of admiration for him. He wasted no time
cackle, but made off towards the gate, with miss
his arm, following. 1t did not take us over
long to reach the chaise, into which we helped the
girl, who had not opened her mouth save to cry
Rest you there. sweet Anne" says he; you
will be safe with me-
The chaise had two nags, and two rascals to
EN-, and we made pretty pace on the Oxford
road, the man and behind on horses. The
chase rumbled along steadily until were come
to Uxbridge, where it paused to give bait to the
animals and refreshment to the men. Ny
Captain was in high spirits, and chuckled when he
heard my tale of the duel.
Twas hireing of the guardian no doubt :"
he said. Letting of his blood will serve him well "
was mighty glad of pint of wine in the warm
night, and while we were drinking it of the
rascals came up with the news that nag had gone
lame.
"Damnation" says my man. :" You must find an
other if we have to rouse the village What's o'cock?"
he went out for to examine. Then he came back
Twill delay little he said. MAYBE she
were better resting meanwhile.
So out he brings his ladylove, and into the inn
she comes; and for the first time l saw her.
He had been right when he praised her beauty
though twas of youthful kind. But her face
white like white CLOTH and she was scared to death
Her hands were little, like chi1ds, and she chung
feverishly to him Lord! thought l, this is not the
wench that is to wifely years She should be
better at nurse. But said naught, and he entered
farther room with her, there no doubt to compose
the pretty creature from her fears; and was left
drinking alone Twas dull enough waiting there
and l nothing more of the man; and so an
hour must have passed.
At the end of that time the door from the road
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follow he said, seeming impatient. IT'S likely
there will be chase and 1 must have steady sup
porters if l to keep the girl
By this had got my wits sufficiently in hand to
would be pursuit. Then twas plain he wanted
an abduction.
"Ho!" thinks l. this is the lady Lowell" And
said aloud It's the girl you want?'
Faith, and would you, did you set eyes on
her he answered gaily. LAS bright maid as
ever minced on a birthday; and, more by token
she wants me. tbs the obstinacy of the guardian
prohibits What. ask you, would man of spirit
do in such case?"
Take her and let him go hang" said
You are after my very heart, as 1 said" he
replied And with your assistance 1 will that"
MY assstance?" / echoed
Yes, yes, man; we had come to that before"
he said, smiling as if to cover his impotence II
ask service for nothing and there is matter of
five guineas-"
Lead on, Captain. lead on!" broke in, Shaping
him the shoulder again IF / be after your
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by some thick creeperS to
the window, and thence let
'em both down in stealth
to the earth, and this was
what l was waiting for news
of. But l had news of
another sort first; for a
window above me suddenly
lighted up, and then was
thrust open, and a mans
head was visible. / shrank
into the shadows, wonder
ing what this portended;
and next upon that there
was the noise of a door
0~e~i.r o~o ,oo- ma
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other in respect of temper and bearing. With half
Tower"
Your hand on it., said genialy, and pulled up
tie to shake him.
The next l knew he was talking very earnestly,
and some words pierced through the fumes of the
vine to my muddled brain Rot me, was fool,
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friendly way, and that aid l now
require. "
Well. he was man of purpose and
resource, and he had his plans all set.
1t was to me fell the task of keeping
ward while my bully hero made deliver
ance of his sweetheart. And so
stood outside the dwelling house,
sword in hand, keeping my watch, and
listening to any sound that would tell
me of his success He was to mount
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l know Twas about some lady l
made out. and a chaise and a ser
viceable sword.
And It's you are the man for
my money" he ended
What's that" said 1, trying to
collect what notions were in the
-
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OdSh VI lliJ llCdd-
Look you, man."
he said, " It's as easy
as drinking. There
is no guard set, and
it only exacts silence.
| would not dream
to ask such a gallant
as you for the service
were it not for the
pursuit. "
" Pursuit? :" says l
stupidity.
Why, they will
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-09

Dewitt 's.Kidney and bladder pills
afford prompt relief Tor weak kidneys
backache and urinary troubles. Sold
by MaHarney & Myers and Peoples
drug store. M
Pains caused by boils, burns, cuts,
scalds, and skin diseases is promptly
releaved by DeWitt's Carbohzed
Witch Hazel Salye. Good for piles.
-MaHarney & Myers and Peoples
drug store. no
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-09
Tfanv one has any doubt as

If any one has any doubt as to che
virtue of Foley's Kidney Cure, they
need only to refer to Mr.. A. II. Stimp-
son. of WillimaDtic, C0un., who, az
fer almost loosing hope of recovery,
on account of ire failure Of SO many
remedies, finally tried Eoley's Kidney
Cure, which he says was lust the
thing" for him, as four bottles cured
him completely. He IS entirely well
and free from all the suffering Incl
dent to acute kidney trouble. A. p
Owens M
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-09
WANTED

A press feeder who can feed
a CyIender and job press. Per-
manent place for steady young
man. Apply Chieftain Office.
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Local NOTES

The Commefclal nOJel mas ciCseu lea
doors.
Wm. Little has returned from q
visit at Ramona.
Grant Victor was among the Alton
visitors here today.
S. B. Fisher was Welch visitor In
the metropolis today.
G. C. DePew is in Welch this after
noon on land business.
G. L. Amos, of Miami was here on
/ business this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. French Of Muskogee
are visiting in this city.
Harold Burks Of Centra'ia, Mo ,
spent this afternoon here.
II. M. Adams came over from Chel-
sea last night on business.
Joseph Hunt Jr., is in Bartlesyille
for few days on business,
f. G. Cowan left this forenoon on a
business trip TO Muskogee.
Dr. Oliver Bagby left this morning
for Bartlesville on business.
j. X. Rutledge, of Monett spent TO-
day in this city on business.
w. t. Wade went to Alton this
morning to attend conference.
M. o. Fields of Collinsvjlle was
transacting business here today.
J. R. Campbell went to Seneca, Mo-,
this morning on a business trip.
Harry Bagby is here from Bartles-
vile for visit with his parents.
w. A. Burke of the new brick plant
arrived last night from Bentonville.
Attorney ] H. Huckleberry Of Mus
kogee is looking after interests here
today.
Police officer John Britt is making a
strenuous effort to collect dog taxes
today.
]. M. Darrough left on the Frisco
this morning for Alton to attend con-
ference.
w. E. Rainey of Cottage Grove,
Tenn, is visiting at the home Of JOS
eph Hunt.
J. H. Stewart Of Blue jacket was
mingling with the throng on Vinita
streets today.
H. M. Preston, president of the Vi
nita Gas company was here this morn
ing from Bartlesville.
J. r. Scott and wife are in Alton
attending the district conference of
the Methodist church.
Howard Hall of the firm Of Hall &
Osborn, civil engineers, returned last
night from Bartlesville.
Alb Burlington, the negro who was
taken to the insane asylum at ST.
Louis, returned to this city today.
Miss Maud Mode bookkeeper at the
Frazee Hardware company has re-
turned from weeks vocation at Zena.
Contractor H. NJ. Smith is putting
large plate glass front in the ware
house of the Frazee Hardware COM
pany.
E. M. Swatzel, well-known real
estate and loan man of Parsons, was
here this morning en- route to Clare
more.
A. B. Davis arrived this morning
from Oklahoma City, and has taken
possession of the Avery-Roberts In
vestment company.
Oney Davis who has been confined
in the federal jail on chage of dis
turbing RELIGIOUS worship was dis
charged this morning
We write all kinds Of Insurance
LIVE STOCK LIFE INSURANCE a
speciality Cherokee Investment Co.
MEG George Bldg 14l tt.
On May % the East circle of the
Ladies Aid society of the Presbyter-
ian church will entertain on the lawn
at the residence of d. NJ. Mars
NJ. L. Levin, M. D., oculist and aur-
ist. Office and residence at the Cobb
hotel Hours to II a. M. and ? to
4 p. m. Tuesdays and. Thursdays for
the poor, from. to pm. Telephone
49. l44tf.
KIRK's JAP ROSE toilet and bath soap =
It is TRANSPARENT so clear you can read
through it. All druggists and grocers sell It.
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DeWitts little Early Risers, famous
little pills. MaHarney & Meyrs and
Peoples drug store. M
Kodol for indigestion and dyspep-
sia not only digests what you eat, 1t
tones the stomach and adds strength
to the whole body. Makes rich pure
blood. Kodol is made in conformity
to the National Pure Food and Drug
Law. Sold by MaHarney s. Myers and
Peoples Drug store. M
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-09

N THE UNITED STATES COURT FOR THE
NOTHERN DISTRICT OF THE INDIAN
TERRITORY, SITTING AT vINITA.
In the matter Of the Guardianship Of
Rachel Patrick, ct al, NO. l554
Do+4 Guardian
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Notice Of Sale Of Real Estate.


NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
Guardian Of Rachel Patrick ct al, minors, pursu
amt to an order Of the United States court. sitting
at Vinita viii offer for sale at public auction, at
the door Of the court house, in the City Of 1inita
Indian Territory, on Wednesday, the 18th day Of
May. 1907 at 10 o'clock, m. viii sell to the
highest and best bidder therefor the undivided
one-half interest subject to the life estate OF G.
w Patrick and Nancy Patrick, his wife, in sue.
cesson, in the following described lands, situate
In the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, to-wit
Southeast quarter of the southwest quarter Of
NV or, of Sec 25, tp. 10, range %, and the south
one-half OF southeast quarter Of northwest
quarter and northeast quarter Of southeast quar-
ter Of northwest quarter, northeast quarter Of
northeast quarter Of northeast quarter, and
southeast quarter northwest quarter of north
west quarter, and east one-half Of southwest
quarter Of northwest quarter, and southwest
quarter Of southwest quarter Of northwest quar-.
ter and northwest quarter of southeast quarter
of northwest quarter. Of section 90 township
%. range Is. situate in the Cherokee Nation
Indian Territory.
The above described lands comprise the allot
nent Of James Joshua Patrick, deceased, and the
said Rachel Patrick ct al. minors. are his heir
~ law Said lands viii be sold as inherited
lands as provided for by Act of Congres approves
Anrii 26 1905 and known as the Curtis Law, toi
not less than three-tourths of the appraised Naiu
thereof and for cash.
Poole 6 Clapham attorneys for guardian
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-25
AFTER THE WESTERN UNION.
Sending Messages by Mail Is Charte,
Violation

CHARLESTON. September 25-The rail-
road commission of South Carolina has filed
decision sustaining the complaint of the
Telegraphers' Union of Columbia, s. c.,
that the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany is violating its charter in this state
by using the United States mails for the
transmission of messages filed for trans
mission by telegraph. and upon which tele-
graphic tolls have been paid
The matter has been turned over to the
attorney general Of the state. who is ad-
vised to institute proceedings against the
Western Union If he can find sufficient law
upon which to base a proceeding
A complaint from John T. Leonard a
broker here, says that the telegraph serv-
ice. both state and interstate, is unsatis-
factory, and almost unbearable, and that
for five weeks he has not handled a single
telegram that has not been delayed from
eight to twelve hours.
A copy of this letter was yesterday for
warded to Supt. l.. ]. Maxwell of the
Western Union at Richmond. Va. who has
control Of this city. with the following at
tached statement from the South Carolina
commission:
I'VE beg to rule that unless these com
plants are remedied we will turn the mat
ter over to the attorney general or to the
solicitor to force. your company to handle
your business with dispatch and regu-
larfty"
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WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT.

Quotations given below are ror large
lots. Jobbers prices from 1c to &C higher
EGGS. - Nearby fresh Virginia. %:
west Virginia and southwest Virginia.
23a24; Tennessee, %; North Carolina. %.
BUTTER: - Creamery. fancy. aoasoa
Western f1rsts. 2Sa2SA: seconds. o4a2j
Process. fancy. 25a26: fair to good pa
%. Store-packed. fresh. 19a20.
CHEESE New York state factory.
new. large. 15a15h.
POULTRY. - Chickens, spring. per H..
10: hens. per h.. II; ROSTERS. per h., 8;
keats. per H., 10.
DRESSED POULTRY. Hens. choice.
per h.. 10: ROSTERS. per ID. 9aIU: chick
ems. per h.. 1sal9: ducks. per lb.. 1Oa12.
vEGETABLES.-Pota new. per Dbl,
No. l. 1.5Oa2.25; No. 2. 75a1 90: sweet DO
tatoes. per Dbl. 2.5OaS.O 90; cucumbers. per
basket. 75a2.OO; onions. Pc Dbl, 200;
peppers. per bbl.. 100; tomatoes per
bushel box. 25a60: cabbage. per Dbl, 4Oa
basket, 25a35; per Dbl. Is: snap beans,
per bu.. so: per Dbl. Local %: wax beans,
per bu.. 40: lima beans. per Of, sa10:
new beets. per bunch. lag: lettuce. per
Dbl. 1.50a20O: corn. per doz. 10; okra,
s5a6O.
GREEN FRUITS-Apples. new south
ern. per Dbl. 1.25a4.75; oranges. Cal, per
box. 3.50a4.75: grape fruit. per dox, 2 50a
OOo, plneappleS, per crate, l.SJa4 80
peaches. per basket 1.25a1T5; canta-
loupes. per crate. 50a2.5O: watermelons,
each. 15a30; plums. per crate 1.25a2 so;
grapes. per crate. 75a1.50; damsons, S-lb.
basket, 40a50.
HAY AND STRAW.-Hay. new western.
No 1. 170Oa1S.0O; No 2, 15.OOal6OO:
mixed. 13.00a16.00. Straw. rye bundle.
II .50a12.0O: rye. machine thrash, S5Oa
900: wheat. 6.5Oa675; oat straw. per ton,
500.
LIVE STOCK.-Cattle. extra, por cwt.,
5.50a5.75; butcher. per cwt.. 4.75a50O:
ordinary. per cwt. 2.5Oa3.OO. Hogs per
cwt.. gross. 65Oa7OO. Sheep. 3.5Oa4 90:
lambs. spring. choice. tx. Calves, choice.
per h.. SaSIa; medium. per Ib. 7a7H.
common. each, 20.00a30.00.
BEEF CUTS.-Ribs, No. 1. per lb., 10:
No. 2. IL; No. 3. 10. Rounds, No. 1, per
lb, 10; No. 9, o; No g. g. Loins, No. 1.
per h.. ID; No. 2. II: No. 3. II. Chucks.
No. 1. per h.. 8; No. 2. 7: No. 3. 9.
WOOL AND HIDES Wool, washed.
free of burrs. per h.. 80; wool, unwashed.
per h.. 22a24. Hides, green, per lb.. o:
dry. per lb, lGa1S. Sheepskins green.
each. 125a1.50: dry, each, 75a1.35. Calf
skins. green. each. 1.35a150.
GRAIN.-Wheat. new southern. s2a97
Corn. shelled. white, 71a76; yellow, 71a76:
ear. 3.65a4.00. Oats western white. No.
., 66a6S; mixed, 64a66 Bran, per ton.
2SOOa3O.OO. Middlings per ton. 3O.OOa32. 90.
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DATE TO RIDE SELECTED.
Officers Will Face Their Equestrian
Ordeal October 8.

October s has been selected by the gen.
eral staff as the date for the endurance
riding tests prescribed by President Roose-
welt for the field officers Of the army. On
that day, headed by Gen. Duvall. acting
chief of staff in Gen. Bells absence, every
field officer in Washington-in the War
Department at Washington barracks. at
Fort Myer and on detached duty in other
parts of the city. will head out 18th street
for Brightwood road. thence to Silver
Spring and across country to the National
Rock Creek Park. and return by that route
to the city. The ride must be fifteen miles
in length and must include walk. trot
and a gallop in equal proportions. The
soft roads Of the National Park have been
chosen for the finish of this ride out OF
consideration for the horses hoofs.