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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

The expedition organized by the
American Museum of Natural History.
which has been exploring the Fayum
desert, in northern Egypt, seems to
have located the place of origin of
the elephant in the Tertiary age. Re-
mains of the ancestral form of ele-
plants, called the Moeritherium, were
obtained and restoration have been
made by Charles R. Knight under the
direction of Prof. Osborn. From
northern Africa, it is affirmed, the
elephant stock migrated south
through Africa, north into Europe and
east and northeast through Asia to
America,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26
OFFICIAL VOTE OF MISSOURI

The complete vote on the minor
state officials in Missouri has been
counted, but it will not become off
cial until the count by the legislature
is made.
For President-Taft (Rep.), 346.915;
Bryan (Dem), 345, $3.50; Debs (Soc.),
1898; Chain (Pro,), 4,222; Watson
(Peo.), 1,165; Hisgen (Ind.), 1877.
Preston (Soc. Lab.). S67.
For Governor-Hadley (Rep.), 1885,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

Miss Cornelia Sorabji, a Parsee,
who was educated and took her de-
gree at Oxford, has Just published a
book. She is legal adviser to the
government Of India in cases in which
the zenana and the rights Of women
are concerned, and most Of the mater
ial for her book was collected In this
way. She calls the book Between
the Twilight; Studies Of Indian
Women
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26
Better Than Refrigerator.

1t is we'll known that food can be
preserved without undergoing de-
composition for a much longer period
in a c%ontainer, from which the air
has been nearly exhausted, than in
the customary refrigerator. In a
nearly absolute vacuum milk, fish and
meat have been preserved for months
unchanged without further expense
than that of withdrawing the air
originally present in the receptacle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

sS2; Cowherd (Dem.). S4O,O53. Had
ley's pluarity, 15,S79.
OF the eight constitutional amend
ments submitted to the voters of
Missouri. only two carried-tbat al
lowing the voting of a 25-cent tax for
road purposes, and that providing for
the Initiative and Referendum.
The road amendment carried by 49,
720 majority, and the Initiative and
Referendum by 30,942.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26
Money Expended on Schools.

Last year New York city spent $685.
100000 on its public schools; Chicago,
$23, 100000; Boston more than $10,-
900, 900; Philadelphia a little more
than $6,0OO,O 900. Though Philadelphia
is the third city in population in the
United States, it stood thirty-fourth in
per capita expenditure on schools.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

The final count and recount of the
election figures by the secretary o.
state gives the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ship to Jacob F. Gmelich, Republican,
by a pluarity of 30. William R. Paint
er, Democrat, claims that corrected
returns will give him the office by a
plurality of 35. Painter probably will
the contest before the legisla-
ture.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26
They Don't Speak Now.

you love long rambles in the coun.
try?' asked the girl in the white
sweater.
Yes, indeed" responded the young
man in the green hat with the purple
band and buckled shoes. when l 60
out in the country all nature seems to
smile"
Gracious! ] don't blame her. 1t Is
a wonder she don't laugh outright"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26
Miahty Bluff.

A mighty bluff old world at times
When friends desert us here,
And yet above the darkness shines
A ray of hope and cheer.
There's always someone with a song
To cheer us on our way.
And light the path that leads us on
Unto the perfect day.
Los Angeles Express.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

OF Doan's Kidney Pills and began u.s.
ing them. One box made me stronger
and freer from pain. l kept on using
them and in three months was able to
get out on crutches, and the kidneys
were acting better. 1 improved rap
idly, discarded the crutches and to
the wonder of my friends was soon
completely cured"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

1t Is known that Alaska has Welded
great wealth to the fur industry, but
the extent cannot be stated with any
certainty, as it has been the policy
OF the fur trader to conceal his oper-
atoms, and the conditions Of the
trade are such that he is able to do
SO.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

In China the natives preserve vege-
tables by coating them with salt and
drying them in the sun. Hams are
cured by means of an alkaline earth
and common salt. Picked eggs are
preserved with a compound of COM
mon mud, salt, saltpeter and soy bean
sauce.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

In trimming trees the wound made
by cutting off a limb close to the
trunk will soon heal over, while the
wound make by cutting off the limb
two or three inches from the trunk
leads to decay and sometimes causes
the ultimate loss of the tree itself.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

There are in London a number Of
great houses doing a worldwide bust
ness In orchids alone. Most Of the
plants come from Brazil. In the DO.
tanical gardens Of Rio dc Janeiro there
are over 6,000 varieties Of orchids.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

A. 0. Calhoun, Of Victor, is Mis-
souri's honey king. He has 5000
pounds of honey from the summer
flow, and as much more will be col
lected this fall.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

In 1907, 1,107 American silver
watches and 12,763 watches in steel
nickel and other cases we're imported
into Germany.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26
A Cheerful Guesser.

What does an actor mean by a fat
part?'"
Il don't know, but from the oleagin.
GUS sound should judge it means the
olio."-Kansas City Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

New York city has the largest saw
ings bank in the world, with more
than 10000 ~depositors and deposits
amounting to Q than 500, 900, 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

Remember what you possess in the
world will be found at the day of your
death to belong to some one else, but
what you are will be yours forever
Henry Van Dyke.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26
Susnicious.

A better demand for oysters is re-
ported. And incidentally, it is sus-
pected that somewhat more beefsteak
could be used If people had the price.
Indianapolis News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

Liberty Of the press was granted
recently BY the Turkish government,
and In ali probability the restrictions
against books will be abolished.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

paralyzed me and
affected my kid
neys. My back hurt
me terribly, and
the urine was bad
ly d~isordered. Doc
tors said my right
kidney was practi-
cally dead. They
said I could never
walk again, l read
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26
USED TO 1T.

Old Gent-Are you not ashamed to
stand there listening to such awful
language?
The Boy-Oh course I amt. I'm a
golf caddie.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

Morocco, it is figured, must raise a
loan Of $32, 800, 900 to pay its indemni-
ties, recent war expenses, etc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

The greatest altitude In Pennsyl.
vania is Blue Knob, being 1886 feet
above the sea.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26
ONE KIDNEY GONE
But Cured After Doctors Said There
Was No Hope.

sylvanus o. Verrill, Milford, Me-,
says: Five years ago a bad injury
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-26

A single manufacturing company
produced and sold over $4,000 electric
fiatirons last year.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
E ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWS DISPATCHES
ROOSEVELT DECIDES he
NEEDS LABOR'S VOTE

Washington, D. c.. Oct, 5.-The presi-
dent yesterday discussed the general po-
litical situation with Patrick H. MorrisseY
Of Cleveland, chief of the Order Of Railway
Trainmen, and Daniel Keefe, of Detroit
sixth vice-president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor and head Of the long
shoremen's union. who had been invited
to the White House for that purpose.
They remained in the presidents office
for some time. Upon leaving, neither
would say anything regarding the matters
discussed with the president, The fact
that Warren S. Stone of the railway engin-
eers spent some time with the president
Saturday and the visit yesterday of the
two labor leaders is taken to indicate that
the president is making a thorough in
quiry into theattitude Of the labor ele-
ment in the present campaign.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
WILL ISSUE CALL FOR
MEETING OF FEDERATION

Oklahoma City, Oct. 5--President f. A.
Bowerman of the Oklahoma State Feder-
alton of Labor win today issue call for a
special meeting of the federation at Meal
ester, October l9, for the purpose Of adj
iusting the controversy between present
Secretary Langston and the executive
board The latter had declared Langston
out of the Office of secretary. Langston
was elected by referendum.
There are no provisions for the recall
and the matter Of ousting an officer must
be left to the vote of the membership Of
thefederation 1t has been agreed to
leave the matter to the membership.
Langston is of the opinion that he will be
exonerated.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
E ONLY NEWSPAPER WITHIN 65 MILES WITH THE ASSC
CHARLES B. HANFORD
TO TOUR THE WEST

Mr.. Charles B. Hanford's season opened
September 80, at Norford. Va, AS usual,
Mr. Hanford's tour win include visit to
the Pacific slope. His company is regard
ed as one Of the strongest he has ever or
ganized. including players who have be-
come favorites of the public in past seas
ons. The completeness of the equipment
is shown by the fact that the company
has its own musical director, and includes
in its forces corps de ballet for The
Winters Tale" The repertory includes,
besides The Winters Tale, The Mer-
chant of Venice" THE Tanning Of the
Shrew," Much Ado About Nothing" and
"Othelo' While on the tour of the west
Mr. Hanford will appear in Vinita.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
ROOSEVELT WILL
TAKE THE STUMP
President Will Make Six Speeches
on his Trip Across the
United States

Fairview, Lincoln. Neb., Oct. 5-That
President Roosevelt fully intends to take
the stump in the interest of his candidacy
of Mr.. Taft, was the information received
at Fairview, Sunday. from the east 1t
was said that the news came from a re-
liable source and that Mr.. Roosevelt ex-
poets to make at least six speeches in a
trip from the Atlantic to the Pacific The
last speech is to be delivered in San Fran
cisco. Mr., Bryan, however, absolutely re-
fused to make any comment on the sub
ject.
Mr.. Bryan has decided to re-enter Kan
sas. He expects to spend next Saturday
in the state.
In order to devote still further attention
to Iowa, the democratic candidate last
night announced change in his plans in
connection with his trip to Chicago where
on the night of October he will meet
Mr.. Taft at banquet Instead of leaving
here Tuesday afternoon and going direct
to Chicago, as had been arranged, Mr..
Bryan will start tonight for Des Moines.
From there he win 60 to Perry, Tama and
Cedar Rapids, where he will deliver
speeches from the rear platform of the
train. The trip to Chicago will be made
Tuesday night.
Although it has not been definitely set
tied it is planned now that Mr.. Bryan
shall speak in ST. Louis Friday night He
win return to Lincoln Sunday 1t is likely
also that before making his final trip in
to the Middle West and the East he will
spend a day or two in campaigning in
his home state.
The day at Fairview Sunday was quiet.
In the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan drove
to the homes Of several sick persons, and
later the democratic candidate called at
the Hotel Lincoln, where he held brief
conference with Senator Gore. Tonight
Mr. Bryan will 60 out to HaveIock. where
the shops of the Burlington railroad are.
Mr.. Taft spoke at the same place few
days ago.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
TALKS 5 MINUTES
IN DRENCHING RAIN
Factories at Leavenworth Close Sc
That Employees May Hear VIM.
H. Taft Speak on Labor.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Leavenworth, Kans., Oct. 5.-Candidate
William H. Taft stood for five minutes in
a drenching rain this morning and spoke
to fully three thousand men.
Every factory in the city closed down
in order to give the employees a chance to
hear the candidate Mr.. Taft confined his
remarks almost exclusively to explaining
his views on the labor question. Before
he finished speaking. the water was trick
ling down his hat and face in streams
Cy Leland, the well known Kansas poll
tician joined the party here.
At Kansas City. Kas.. the Ohian was pre-
sented with big bunch of AmericanBeauty
roses by the county chairman of Wyan-
dotte county, who said it represented the
friendliness of the labor unions of that
county and was an earnest declaration
that Samuel Compers president Of the
American Federation Of Labor, was not
delivering the vote Of that county to the
opposition.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
FLOW or GAS STRUCK
ON KORNEGAY PLACE

A flow of gas was struck this morning
in the deep well being drilled on w. H.
Kornegay's place two miles north of town.
While it is said this flow is not strong
enough to be of any commercial value, it
is much stronger flow than has been
struck in any of the wells around Vinita
before. The gas was found at a depth of
200 feet, and gave great encouragement
to the prospectors. who viii continue to
drill, and it is believed will find strong
enough flow to be of commercial value.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
eleven PERISH IN
A NEW YORK FIRE
Barrels Of Ru bbished Soaked in Oh
Used by Incendia ries to Start
Terrible Blaze

New York, Oct. 5.--Eleven persons we're
killed and fifty more injured in an incen-
diary fire, which wrecked a four story
building at III 1-2 Mulberry street. early
today That a deliberate attempt was
made to destroy the house and its occu-
pants as well, the police and firemen have
no doubt. Three barrels, stuffed with
rubbish and soaked with oil were blazing
fiercely in the lower hall, cutting off
escape from the upper floor. Some Of che
victims died in their beds, overcome by
the smoke and then caught by flames
Fully dozen children were tossed from
the second and third floors Of the burn
ing building and we're caught by men
standing in the street The women and
men later were carried down by fremen
on ladders.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
Bulgaria Declares Herself Independent Of Rule
of Sultan of Turkey Declaration Made at
Ancient Capital -Bulgarians in America
Forming Companies to go to Aid of
Their Country

Sofia. Bulgaria Oct 5-Bulgaria, trib-
utary of the principality under the Sultan
OF Turkey, today proclaimed her indie
pendence of Turkey. The action was
taken at Tiernova by Prince Ferdinand.
Ferdinand was elected prince of Bull
garia in 1887. Tiernova is the ancient
capital of the kingdom of Bulgaria. and it
was there that in the olden days the
kings of Bulgaria were crowned.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
FORM TRIUMWRATE TO
CAPTURE NEW STATE
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Chicago, ILL.,, Oct 5.--Cash Cade, the re-
publican national committeeman from
Oklahoma, Congressman Bird S. Mcclure,
of that state. and Dennis 7. Flynn, the
republican candidate for United States
senator from Oklahoma, were expected at
the republican headquarters here today to
discuss with National Chairman Frank H.
Hitchcock, campainn for the capture Of
Oklahoma. Mr.. Hitchcock viii arrive to-
morrow
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
CANDIDATE TAFT
IN SHOW ME LAND
Viii Spend Two Days Campaigning
in the Land Where Dwell
Stone and Folk.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Kansas City. Kans., Oct 6.-With just
a parting word to Kansas, with the meet
ings here and at Leavenworth and Atchi-
son, and Vim. H. Taft, the republican can
didate for president, will cross into Mis-
souri, for two days of campaigning. His
day of rest in Kansas City. Sunday, was
decidedly more strenuous than was ex-
pected. Nevertheless, the candidate this
morning pronounced himself ready for the
work in hand.
In Missouri today Mr.. Taft will speak
inst Joe, Maryville, Chillicothe and Brook
field, and at a meeting tonight at Macon
His first speech today was that at Kansas
City. Kans., and was delivered from the
steps of the public library.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05

St. Joseph, Mo-, Oct. 5.-The real Taft
invasion of Missouri began today at noon
here. The candidate made short talks at
the stock yards, the exchange, the Bur
lington shops and at the depot. Auto
mobiles conveyed the party to the Toole
opera house where, after an extended in
dustrial speech to the crowded house by
Mr.. Taft. an enthusiastic adieu was joined
in by the crowd
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
LONGW0RTH BACKS UP
ON ROCK ISLAND STORY
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Cincinnati, O., Oct. 5.-Congressman
Nicholas Longworth today, enroute to the
east, denounced as lie the printed story
that in ia speech at Rock Island. ILL.,, he
proposed that after Taft had served two
terms as president that Mr.. Roosevelt
would again be candidate for the presi-
dency.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05

Paris, Oct. 5.-The Temps today pub
lished a dispatch from Vienna, saying
that the Bulgarian army is marching
toward the frontier and that the Turks
also are moving forward. Austria-H Hungary
is mobilizing two army corps.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
Card of Thanks

wish to thank the officers and friends
and especially Lewis Rogers, the embalm-
er for their assistance at the recent death
and burial of my SON. Geo. w. Blackwell
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05

St. Louis. Mo-, Oct. 5.-Several
Bulgarians at Granite City Illinois, have
started a movement to form a milita1
company to aid their country in the
threatened war with Turkey.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05

has beensreceived here Of the reported
mobilization Of Turkish and Bulgaria
troops
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05

Lou Riddle and family returned last
night from a visit at Chetopa.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05

c. c. Harvey came up from Pryor Creek
on the flyer this morning.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05

Paris, Oct 5.--No official confirmation
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-05
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
TO MEET FRIDAY
Oklahoma Democracy to Gather at
Oklahoma City-Every Club Ex-
pected to Send Delegation
speciaI 70 70 Daily Chieftain

Special to to Daily Chieftain
Guthrie Oklahoma October 5.-A
monster meeting of the democratic
clubs of Oklahoma will be held at Okla
hcma City Friday October 9th. Every
democratic club in the state is expected
to send a delegation. Governor c. N.
Haskell has accepted an invitation to
speak. The Oklahoma City democrats
have offered prize banner to the club
having the largest delegation present
J. C. Masters. superintendent Of the
city schools at Tulsa was in the city last
night.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-30

That Saturday night I fell to think ing about this great sum on hand Our safe was an old pattern and could be readily opened by any bank robber with an ordinary capacity for his busi- ness. The combination was known to two officers of the bank (the president and cashier and myself was pay ing teller. l was not thinking of any danger from within. only from without The matter having once got into my head l couldn't get 1t out I sat at home thinking about it till after mid night and then, without any definite purpose. put on my hat and walked to the bank. which was but few blocks away. 1 strolled past the building, turned back and. yielding to an im- pulse, went in, made straight for the vault, saw no evidence of change and was about to turn away when a desire seized me to see that the cash was there. l was turning the combination knob when the door opened and the cashier entered
 What are you doing here?" he ask ed, evidently astonished and at the same time suspicious
 Il came to see that the cash is all right. What did you come for?"
 Il came for that too. l confess didn't expect to find the teller of the bank opening the vault at this time of night"
 And l didn't expect the cashier to put in an appearance. Your tone indi- cates suspicion that I am here to rob-
 ''I can't think of anything more sus- picious than the teller of the bank opening the vault at l o'clock in the morning."
 At that moment door at the other
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-30
NEVADA COUNTY NEWS.
.,.m. If interest From Different Sec. lions By Our Special Scribes.

podcaw. Sept. 2S.-Cold winds
 Ia drizzling rains indicate that
 ',io+er is approaching again. 1obnson Camp. one of our old ,,bool boys who IS now teaching o+ podcaw No. 1, was with Us last Sunday.
 Mrs Huckabee. who has ben at tending the bedside of her dau- shter Mrs Parker, at TeXar- sond who is very sick, return od home Thursday on account of ;,lness Miss Birdie went to take her @ mothers place the next day. C. D. Brockman visited home tolks Saturday and Sunday. Miss Myrtle Herring spent last week in Prescott.
 Rev. E. B. Jones who is now teaching at Gale. was with us saturday and Sunday.
 The Baptist people here have chosen Bro Erwin to serve them another year. We hope him much success
 Miss Dali Warmack. one of our most popular young ladies has accepted position in the school at Gale She will assist tMr. E. B. Jones.
 Messrs. Joe Bailey and Arl Warmack of Prescott spent sev- era days mingling with friends and relatives at this place last week.
 Our old friend, Cieye owens was here on Saturday.
 Bodcaw, Sept. 20. School opened on September II with the largest attendance ever wit messed at an opening in the his tory of the school. The outl OOk at present is brighSer, perhaps, than ever before.
 The societies are reOrganized and working nicely. The A. l.. s. has accepted ten new mem bers with three others to be passed upon at the next regular meeting The A. l.. s. rendered their first program last Friday afternoon; it was well received by the audience notwithstanding several udicrous blunders on the part of the boys"
 Prof. Brockman has large