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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19

There is no need of risking your good
money when you can buy Hyomei, the
guaranteed catarrh cure. The Peo.
pies Drug Store agree to refund the
price II it fails to cure.
If you are Constipated, dull or bill
lous, or have a sallow lifeless complex
ion, try Lax-ets just O.1ce to see what
they will do for you. Lax-ets are
little toothsome candy tablets-nice to
eat. nice in effect No gripping no
pain. Just a gentle laxative effect
chat is pleasingly desirable. Handy
for the vest pocket or purse, Lax-ets
meet every desire. Lax-etS come oyou
in beautiful autographed metal boxes
at 5 cents and 25 cents. Sold by Ma
Harvey & Myers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19

II had tried everything for my baby
until Dr. Lyle recommended Cssca.
sweet. | can truthfully saw il is THE
best medicine l ever used for babies. .
Mamie l.. Taylor Bedford. Va.,-Peo
Drug Store, MaHarney & Myers.
There is but one treatment for
catarrh that returns youl money If il
laiis 70 cure. This is Hyomei. and the
Peoples Drug Store sell it in that wav
complete outfits sl.0O; money refund
Nothing will relieve INDIGESTION
5naJ IS nota thorough dipesfanf Kodol
olgeSts what you eat and allows fine
stomach 70 Observation-Disclosures
s1rohg again. II IS a corrective of the
highest efficiency. Sold by Peonles
Drug Store and MaHarney & MYERS
Piles get quick relief from Dr
Snoop'S Magic Ointment. Remep.har,
" S made alone for Piles-aud Il vrorts
with certainty and satisfaction Tfeb.
ing, painful, profruding, or blind nilas
disappear like magic by its use nv nv
IT and zee. MaHarney & Myers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19

The editor of the u mphis, Tenn,
"Times" writes: "In my opinion
Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
remedy for coughs, colds and lung
trouble, and to my own personal
knowledge Foley's Honey and Tar has
accomplished many permanent cure
that have been little short Of marvel
our Refuse any but the genuine in
the yellow package. A. 2. ,owenz.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19

One who suffers from chronic con.
stipation is in danger of many serious
ailmentS olino Laxative Fruit Syrup
cures chronic constipation as it aids
digestion and stimulates the liver and
bowels, restoring the natural action Cf
these organs Commence taxing it to-
day and you will feel better at once.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not
nauseate or gripe and IS very pleasant
to take Refuse substitutes. A. P.
Ovens
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19
STAND PAT

The liquor interests are making hard fight
to save themselves from the clause in the con
stitution now decided upon that will allow the
people to vote as to whether the state shall be
wet or dry II is to be hoped that the conven-
tion will stand pat and not allow itself to be
buffed by the brewers and distillers and saloon
keepers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19

of living is to have good health. Use
Herbine and you will have bushels of
Joy. You need not be blue, fretful
and have that bad tast in your mouth.
Try DotCle of Herbine, positive
cure for ali liver complaints. K. Har-
rell, Austin Texas writes:
Il have used Herbine for over
year, and find it a fine regulator. /
gladly recommend it as fine medi-
cine for dyspepsia Drug Store.w
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19

Vinita, Ind. Ter. February H. 1907
To any Bank on Trust Company, and all 9TH
ers Concerned
Take Notice. That Sixteen Notes for $4,000
0ach, dated at Guthrie, Oklahoma, October 10,
1902 payable to the order Of Rosa Blackwell
one every six months after date with eight
per cent. interest per annum from date, and
signed by E. N. Ratcliff, were paid by the maxi
er thereof on the 1st day of January, 1894
The holder thereof is therefore notified that
said notes are worthless and that he deals
with them at his peril. II. n. RArcLIFF s. 30t
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19
CITIZENSHIP CLAIMS

If you have a citizenship claim PEN
ding and are NOT yet enrolled, or have
business before the interior Depart
ment, write Immediately to William
w. Wright, registered attorney. OF
fees; Washington Loan & Trust Build
ing, Washington, ID. G.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19
Mr. Re.ired Farmer.

Don't YOU want a business that win keep you
h1sy iu Your town. and is easy; besides making
good money. Start q Billiard Room and run 10 as
place " amusement: xof as F1mbi1,g Joint. Get
3 good location and write u.s. we VIII sell yon
tables nn easy terms. Our tables usually pay for
themselves in six months.
K. {. Billiard. Table HAfy. CO.
ssi-1Ss5 1fsin s. Kansas City. No
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19

For sale-40 acres of oil land in sec
tion Z, 27-13; six reducing wells, best
in the section; average royalty about
$3.50 per month. p. H. Holland, Cen
tralia, /. 7. dS2-tf
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19
La Grippe and Pneumonia

Foley's Honey and Tar cures Ia
grippe coughs and prevents pneumo-
MIA. Refuse any but the genuinine in
the yellow package. A. p. Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19

Tone the liver move the bowels,
cleanse the system. Dade's Little
Liver Pills never gripe Sold by A.P.
Owens. 3m
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19
IF

II only the constitutional convention will
adopt constitution and adjourn, and if congress
will remove the restrictions, what glorious year
this 1907 win be.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19
Special Announcement Regarding the
National Pure Food and Drug Law

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by The National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend il
as a safe remedf for children and
adults. A. p. Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19
Vinita Residence For Sale.

Near northwest corner
of North park, on Smith
street, east front. plenty of
elm shade trees, graded lot,
$50 foot front.
House built one year ago
Of clear lumber inside and
out Eight rooms and
bath, hot and cold water:
every room wired for elec-
tric light and call bells.
Stable and servants house.
Terms to suit buyer; cash
or monthly payments.
II. L. Ashelhx.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19

That town will continue to be. one of the best
little towns in the new state, the rich country
by which it is surrounded is guaranty Of that
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19

It's healthful, wholesome It's gcoi
Tor one as the other. The more you
take the better you sleep and
Makes people happy. That's wn.so
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea does.
50 cents Tea or Tablets. NJ. r. Chap
man.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19

DeWltt's Little Early Risers, safe,
sure pills. Peoples Drug Store and
MaHarney & Myers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-19

ght Of wishing iniure to Bluejacket Since The
chieftain is a vinita paper it not unnaturally
wants to see yinita grow and prosper, but vi
nitas prosperity will not in the easti Blue
jacket
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13
SUMMER SCHOOL.

At the high school building in Du-
range, beginning June 3 and lasting
until August 3, will be held ten
weeks summer school. in which school
work of any kind will be taught. Also
teachers review class will be form
ed for teachers or others preparing for
the August examination. If enough
care for the work to form class.
This school will be under the man
agement of Mr.. Arthur Carr of Albion
college, Michigan, and will be conduct
ed by himself and wife. Mr. Carr will
be at the court house in the county
superintendent office on Wednesday
and Saturday from to of every
week. All desiring information or
wishing to enroll, call at the office at
the above stated time. Residence ad-
dress, 1919 West Third avenue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13
DON'T KILL The BIRDS.

If you do the game warden will
get you, and it is right that he shoud.
A birds. except blue jays, pinion
jays, magpies, hawks. eagles and
English sparrows. are protected by
law.
The minimum fine for killing birds
protected by law is $25, and the vio-
lator may be fined $40 for each and
every bird killed.
1t would not seem that the above
notice should be necessary in this
altitude, where there are so few
birds of any variety, but boys will
be boys, thoughtless and sometimes
cruel, especially toward birds and
dumb animals. A number of birds
have been killed of late and the
Miner hopes that all violations of this
kind will cease. If the deputy war
den must prosecute few cases to
put a stop to this practice, he will
do it, for the birds must not be kill
ed.-Silverton Miner.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

Owing to the late train and the
inability of President H. F. Ware and
Messrs. Carman and Harper to arrive
in time the La Plata County Sunday
school convention did not carry out
the program scheduled for last night
Vice President o. p. Frary called the
meeting to order and the Rev. Grace
opened the meeting with prayer and
afterward addressed the convention.
The ev. Markland followed with an
address. taking as his subject, "The
Principles Involved in Teaching
There were informal talks by mem
bers and 1t was decided to adjourn
until 2 o'clock this afternoon. when
the regular program will be taken up.
As the roll will not be made up until
after the session convenes this after
noon list OF the delegates In at
tendance could not be obtained.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Chicago News.
Lawyers are the most successful law
breakers.
AS knocker opportunity can not
compete with the strenuous end of a
mule.
No, Alonzo. a pianist isn't neces-
sarily an idiot because he plays with
his fingers.
No poor man has any business to
marry woman who has mania for
making nothing out of something.
Even when a friend urgently re
quests you to point out his faults
don't do it If you value his friendship.
Every man ought to marry a WON.
an who is good manager, because
few men are any good unless they
are properly managed.
Don't cast your pearls before swine
or woman who is a chronic kicker.
And 1t is sometimes necessary to nut
a man out in order to find out what's
In him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13
A GRASS HOPPER KILLER.

Flora Vista, N. NJ, April 30, 1907
To the Public: Having made many
experiments with killing grasshoppers
last season, many of which failed and
only one thorough success, l feel it
my duty and also for my own and
the public good to again give di-
rections for destroying the pests.
Other papers please copy the fol
lowing:
To twenty pounds wheat bran add
one pound paris green and four
pounds granulated sugar. Mix thor
oughly dry, then add just enough wa
ter to moisten, stirring thoroughly
while pptting in the water to avoid
getting too wet. Sow broadcast at
the rate of about ten pounds per acre.
l. w. STEINBACH.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13
ANTIQUITY OF THE LIGHTNING
ROD

Sydney (Australia) Standard
The lighting rod was invented by
Benjamin Franklin in 1852 to arrest
the electricity of the thunder When
the information of the discovery reach
ed Rabbi Saul Katzenellenboken of
wilma, he said that the theory was
not new, because it was already known
i'll Talmudic times, and he showed a
passage in the Tosefta (third century,
where it says that ION Sabbath it is
permitted to place an iron near the
hennery to safeguard the fowls from
thunder and lightning strikes" The
Talmud vouches that there is nothing
superstitious about this belief" ITO
sef. Shabb.. chapter vi, end.)
The system of telegraphy IN crude
manner, is curiously described by
Judah b. Jacob Chayat in his commen-
tary to THE System of Theology"
chapter. The Gate of the Chariot
tsee page 12Sb. ed. Ferrara 1859.
Chayat is perhaps the first Hebrew
author who transliterates the term
magnet and he explains the ply
steal phenomena as follows: IF you
break the magnet into two parts and
separate them to any distance, even
1000 miles apart any movement cars-
ed by joining wire to one part will
be repeated by the other part" (quoted
also in Shelah, page goa ed. Amster.
dam 1903.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13
MINING STRIKE.

NJ. T. Chestnut and associates have
cut into big body of ore In the Car
bon Lake property at Red Mountain
John Roper is the superintendent of
the property, and of the recent strike
the Plaindealer says: They sunk
over a hundred feet on the shaft.
prosecuted over and found the ore
bigger and better than ever, and are
now stacking up lot of 1t prepara-
tory to shipping as soon as the rail
road gets busy with its spring plow-
Ing and pulls out from under the
snow The Carbon Lake will be one
OF the important Red Mountain ship
pers all this year.-Silverton Miner.
The Carbon Lake is the property
the late Senator Newman was oper.
ating In the Red Mountain district
and he always claimed development
would bring the mine to the front as
big shipper and the senator was n
pretty good. authority on mining prop
ositions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13
NEW LIBRARY BOOKS.

Lin Mclean" Owen Wister.
Red Men and White owen Wis
ter
Boots and Saddles" Elizabeth B.
Custer.
"Tenting on the Plains" Elizabeth
b. Custer.
"The Story of the Indian" Geo.
Bird Grinnell.
THE Story cf the Cowboy" E.
Hough.
THE story of the Railroad" cy
Warman
Men with the Bark On" Frederick
Remington.
"Hesper.' Hamlin Garland.
Christian Science" Mark Twain.
"Pier Gynt' Henrik Ibsen). VIM.
Archer
Montaigue's Essays t6 vols) John
Floria
Juvenile.
Jack Among the Indians Geo
Bird Grinnell.
Young Americas Manuel" Geo
w. Davis.
STORY OF the American Flag" Sam.
uel Fallows.
THE Adventures of Joe, Pepper
Margaret Sidney.
A set of Stoddards Lectures in
thirteen voIumes moc tbjs xuaal, nra
sented to the library by the Ladies'
Reading club of Durango. 1t is a
beautifully found set and a valuable
acquisition to the library.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

Ed NJ Brown of Durango, who
owns the sawmill that is located eight
miles this side of Durango, came down
Monday on business trip. Mr..
Brown had a bad siege of sickness
year ago and he and his family spent
the winter in Southern California,
where Mr.. Brown completely recover
ed. He is not sure that he will run
his mill this year owing to the advice
of his physicians who request him
to not work much for awhile.-Farm-
ington Times-Hustler.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

been the guest Of Mrs. John Wingate
during the past week
Miss Virginia Elicit entertained a
little crowd OF high school pupils
very pleasantly on Thursday evening
at her home on the Boulevard.
The Monday Sewing club was very
charmingly entertained by Mrs. Tur-
rel. Jr., on Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Reese McCloskey entertain
ed the Monday Afternoon Whist club
this week. Those present were Mrs.
Mcconnell, Mrs. Fay, Mrs. Lou Ma
than, Mrs. Picckerill, Mrs. Balster,
Mrs. Jakway, Mrs. West, Mrs. Hahn,
Mrs. C. C. Perkins, Mrs. Muzzy and
Miss Adrienne Muzzy.
The Athletic association of the high
school will give a reception for the
Mancos boys, who are here for the
track meet, at the home of Mr.. l.. G,
Jayway this evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

For several nights crowds have
blockaded the pavement in front OF
the postoffice at Golden SO tina. it was
almost impossible for pedestrians to
pass. Sheriff G. w. Whipple, who is
now acting city marshal. determined
to put stop to the nuisance, and ar
rested school of mines student
named Likne. The arrest was made
after the warning to disperse was un-
Needed by the crowd, who made sport
of the sheriff's authority. Then the
sheriff, who is small man, picked
out the largest of the bunch and
marched him to jail. He was after
wards released.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

Chief Rogers of the Grand Junction
fire department who had fight with
one of the firemen over a possession
OF a bed. was fined SIS and costs in
the police court. The fine was re-
mitted during good behavior Mean.
while the chief holds his job.
While riding along the Bessemer
ditch road, four and half miles east
of Pueblo, Arlie Patterson, aged 90,
a ranchman employed on the Grant
farm, near Avondale, was struck by
lightning and seriously injured. His
horse was killed under him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13
THREE ITEMS FROM SILL
VERTON STANDARD

School election was the hardest
fought scrap ever scrapped in Silver
ton; 33l votes were cast, 176 for Col
mer and 1856 for Cunningham. For
secretary OF the school board. VIM.
Montgomery, passed through without
even a shin bruise as no opposition
was put up.
Albert Brendle and son, Otto. gone
away four months from their Maggie
gulch findings and holdings, which
are known as the Bullion Bar Mining
company, returned Sunday night
The sunshine of the last few days
has had an exhilerating effect upon
the baseball fans. The boys are al
ready talking of putting a team in the
field to cross bats with Durango at
the races. Jack Slattery, the old re
liable, is helping the boys along with
| kind words of encouragement and his
unselfsh efforts should receive the
support of all who are interested in
| the manly sport which affords the best
of amusement. Jack is public-spirit-
ed, true-blue believer in manly sports
| and It Is a safe bet that he won't
let Silverton occupy a place in the
rear when the proper time comes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

Rev. ]. A. Lewis, presiding elder
of this district Of the Methodist Epis-
copal South church, will preach in
the stone church. North Durango
Sunday. May 18th, at II a, m. and
7:45 p. m. All are cordially invited
to attend these services,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

In an interview in the Albuquerque
Journal C. .Sroufe says the build.
ing of the Arizona & Colorado road
Is as sure as day and night. Mr..
Sroufe is located at Santa Fe where
he is looking after the interests of
the road.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13
MoNTEzuMA COUNTY

Montezuma Journal
Thomas Lotus. the Durango con
tractor, was here this week and last,
looking over the irrigation work with
a view of taking portion of the
ditch to build We hear that he is a
man of wide experience in this line.
and does good work.
Reports from Bluff City acquaint us
with the fact that reverberations con
nected with some distant earthquake
shocks things there last Thursday
Earthquakes appear in unexpected
places these days, making the whole
globe shake
Surveyor Henderson of Durango
came up this week and started the
contractors to work, doing some cross
sectioning for them. The first gang
are at work on the Narraguinep res
ervoir, and are making the dirt fly.
II is the intention of the contractors
to do the work up In the hills during
the summer, before snow comes, as
around Cortez they can work any time
of the year.
A Pueblo dealer writes r. r. Smith
that he finds Montezuma valley pota
toes very fine, and intimates that
he can handle an unlimited amount
during the year. Cortez potatoes will
have the call on the market as fast as
their merits become known, and Il
| carefully raised will bring a big in
come to this valley this year. Plan
large, smooth potato for the bes
result. Gene Grubb, the champion po
tatoe raiser, when here last fall tool
! those farmers to task who selected
| the finest of everything for seed unit
| they came to their potatoes. and ther
planted the smallest they had Re
verse this rule for good returns.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

The Times-Hustler says the pear
crop will be fair average. the dam
age not being anywhere near as great
as first thought. This is pleasing
news.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

The Ross Mining company, while
already handling number of splen-
did properties, are never too busy to
enlarge the field of their usefulness
or undertake the development of other
properties. The latest to be added
to their list is the Carbonate King at
Red Mountain, which they will oper
ate under lease and option. The
property is located in Corkscrew gulch
and has lots of fine copper and silver
ore in the workings. The ore will
be shipped to the Ross smelter at
Silverton and will add another big
shipper for the season of 1907.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13
MINING ITEMS FROM
SlL-VERTON MINER.

The troubles at the Highland Mary
a; the head of Cunningham gulch have
all been settled, and Superintendent
w. D. Cole this week started small
force of men TO work. He will in
crease the force shortly and begin
lively operations.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

Ten to fifteen cars month of
high grade ore goes out regularly
from the Joe and John property of the
Tobay company in prospect gulch.
The ore is shipped to the Saiida
smelter and is said to be of excellent
grade. The company is developing
the mine with great care in order
to ascertain the scope and extent OF
the ore bodies. Thus far nothing but
good results have been attained and
no other kind can be reasonably ex-
pected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13
BREvETIES.

Glenwood Springs will celebrate
strawberry day on June Is.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

Manager S. G. Martin is making
rapid progress in the preliminary
work of starting the big Tom Moore
property above Eureka. The mine
has been closed so much in the past
few years that there is much to be
done, but Martin is the kind of
worker who never knows when to quit.
He will open top notcher when he
gets everything working TO his lik-
ing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

Ben Russell came down from Sill
verton this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

Five hundred Russians have gone to
Loveland to work in the beet fields.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

]. II. Eby left this morning for the
lower country with surveying out
fit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

The Santa Fe road is arranging to
build a $4,000 hospital at La Junta
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

The city council of Loveland ha.
contributed $500 to 100000 fund fol
advertising Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

John Bawden came down from Sill
''erton this morning to remain oyel
Sunday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

Bayfield, is well represented at the
Sunday School association meeting,
as follows: Mrs. Carl Coulson, Mrs.
DIR. Robbins, Mr.. and Mrs Wells, Mr..
and Mrs. Maloy and Miss Esty Ma
10y. Cecil Springer, Mrs. Asher. Miss
Ida Wheeler. Miss Alice Townsend.
Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Kimmell, OF
the Presbyterian Sunday school, and
Mrs. Lucy Morrison, Mrs. Ella Morri-
son. Mrs. F. NJ. Salyer and Rev. Mr..
Coulter Of the Union church.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

The Silyerton Standard this morn
ing contains a long and well writ
ten description of the new Silver Lake
mill and mines. The Illustration in
dicates one of the finest and best ar
ranged milling plants in the state of
Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

Mrs. 3. 3. TAFT Of silvsrton has
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

Henry Ludewig returned last even
ing from his trip to the old country,
having been absent since the middle
OF January. Looks as though the
trip to the "Faderland' agreed with
him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-13

E. NJ. Biggs came in from Edith,
N. NJ, last evening. returning this
morning.