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Amador ledger., 1908-02-28
Got Into the Pulpit.

A Madison avenue pastor who likes
to be first I'm the eyes, ears and hearts
Of his congregation had occasion to
discuss seriously with his curate one
of that young mans habits"
"There have been complaints" said
the pastor severely, that you talk too
much. Not gossip, understand-oh, no,
nothing of that sort-but certain pa
rshloners have found you Ioquacious--
long wlnded. one might say. At a
christening, at a wedding ut Il funeral
or at any little meeting over which
you may be called to preside you talk
much more than is necessary. That
may in time become a serious fault.
There are certain prescribed forms for
those occasions. you know. Now, If
you would only keep your discourse
down to the proper length
The curate braced himself for fight.
81 could keep myself down." he in
terrupted. az ! was allowed to talk a
little some place else. The trouble is
I'm secthlng with II certain amount of
talk that I've got to get rid of. IL I
was allowed to preach n regular SER
mon once in awhile that might relieve
the strain. but as | am denied that out
let | have to seize all those other Oh
portunitics and deliver little sermons
then The only way to keep II curate
or anybody else from talking too much
when he shouldn't talk is to let him
talk some when he has right to talk"
Dear me!' said the pastor mildly.
The next Sunday evening the curatc
occupied the pulpit.-New York Sun.
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28

The examination for the degree Of
doctor of philosophy in the German
universities will be sufficiently illus
trated by giving i'll brief the require
ments in the University of Jena. The
candidate after gaining permission to
enter for the degree presents a short
sketch of his life in Latin or German, 4
maturity certificate, evidence of at
least three years of academical study,
evidence that he has enjoyed good
reputation up to the present time, an
original scientific treatise in German
in his own handwriting and written
declaration on word of honor and oath
that the thesis Is the candidates own
composition. The payment of 240 marks
is required. In the oral examination
the subject Of chief importance is that
of which the thesis treats, while the
candidate is allowed to select two mi
nor subjects. After this examination
and the distribution of 2S0 copies Of
the thesis to the faculty the degree Is
conferred-School Bulletin.
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28
lnseet Hvpnotisnn.

did you ever know" said the hypno-
fist as he played with a curious, gilt
tering hypnotizing machine of crystal
and silver, did you ever know that
hypnotism is practiced among insects"
mo"
"Well, it is a fact. A queen bee can
hypnotic her whole hive whenever
she wants to. She makes a curious
humming sound, and within moment
or two every bee in the colony falls
into a hypnotic trance.
"The deaths head hawk moth is also
a hypnotist of great power. This crea-
ture. indeed, makes its living out Of
hypnotism. Entering a hive, it makes
a sound not unlike the queen bees
note. and, the bees Immediately sink
ing into slumber, the moth proceeds to
plumber at its leisure."-New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28
Rotation of Crops.

1t seems that every force in nature
is trying to compel the farmer to prac-
tice a rotation of crops. If corn is
grown for several years on the same
plat, the land will be infected with all
manner of insects, from the root worm
and louise to the insect that eats the
tasse. The farmer who grows wheat
year after year on the same plat Of
ground has the Hessian fly and the
chinch bug to contend with; cotton
planter and tobacco planter have each
insects to fight and fungOus diseases to
overcome because one crop has been
grown continuously for a number Of
years on the same plat. If rotation is
practiced these insects and diseases
may be held in check. If rotation is
not followed no remedy will destroy
or overcome them.-Southern Cultiya-
tor.
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28

The "pioneer American Democrat"
was the Rev. Thomas Hooker of Con-
necticut, who, in a sermon in Hartford
in the year 1888, said, THE founda-
ton Of all authority is firstly laid in
the free consent of the people" There,
in embryo, were the Revolution and
the great republic. In the ''Funda-
mental Orders of Connecticut" inspired
by Hooker and adopted at Hartford in
1898, we have the first written consti-
tuition known to history that created
a government. And that government
was as near perfect democracy as
the world has ever seen.-New York
American.
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28

Giving evidence at Marylebone, n
young constable said he found a dag
ger on II man he had arrested "A
WHAT" Mr.. Plowden asked rs the con-
stable held the weapon up to view.
"Why call it n dagger? 1t has not he
slightest resemblance to one" Wei"
faltered the constable "a sheath knife"
Mr.. Plowden returned; Yes. Now, try
in future to be less picturesque in your
descriptions. You cannot be too mat
ter of fact in the witness box. | dare
say you have lcanings toward poetry
in your nature, but you must stlhe
them in the witness box" - London
Standard
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28
His Ambition.

"To think" said the visitor, that
you will have to go through life an ex-
convict"
"Well, miss" replied Crowbar Claude,
"to tell you the truth, just at present
there amt nothing I'd like more to be-"
.-EXchange.
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28
Her Generosity.

Be-I wish that you We're poor, so
that you would be willing to marry
me. She-Eydently l am far more
generous than you. ] wish you were
rich. so thai | might be willing TO mar.
~ you.-EXchange.
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28
Mot His Eault.

The Vlcar-I was surprised TO see
your husband walk out in the middle
Of my sermon last Sunday Mrs. Jones
You must really forgive him. IIe's s
somnambulist and walks in his sleep,
you know.-LOndon Opinion.
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28
Ingenious.

"Now," said Mrs. Goodart, eff YOU
do little work for me, I'll give you a
good meal after awhile"
"Say, lady" replied Hungry Hawkes.,
you'll git off cheaper if yer gimme
de meal now. Work always gives me
a fierce appetite. Exchange,
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28
A Delicate Taok.

1.-THE newspapers" said the orator
solemnly "do not tell the truth"
Perhaps not" answered the editor
regretfully. I'VE do our best; but, you
know, there is nothing more difficult
than to tell the truth in way that
won't put 1t up to some one to chal-
lenge your yeracity." 49, Washington
Star
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28
tate Of Ohio. City OF Toledo

Lucas County,
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that heis
senior partner OF the firm of f. J.
Cheney q Co; doing business in the city
Of Toledo, county and state aforesaid
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
One Hundred Dollars for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure.
Frank j. Cheney.
Sworn to before mo and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th kay of Decem Der
A. d. 1886.
A, w. Gleason.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucus surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
f. j. Cheney & Co; Toledo Ohio.
Sold by all druggists, Is cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
4. l.
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28

The man who is driven to drink by
bad luck would probably have been
ruined by prosperity.-ChiCago Record
Herald.
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28

For words are wise mems counters
they do but reckon by them-but they
are the money OF fools Hobbies.
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28

PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still is tne best.
Amador ledger., 1908-02-28

Ledger & Chicago Inter, Ocean, $3.50,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
SMALL COMPANIES
FIGHT PIONEER
Commission Must Decide Whether
Constitution Must be Invoked
to Break Monopoly

Guthrie Ok, Nov 2l-Whether the con
stitution may be invoked to break up the
telephone monopoly in the state is a
question that the corporation commission
now has under consideration as a result
of the case brought before it by rural
telephone companies in Grant county
and elsewhere, to compel the Pioneer
Telephone company to transmit long
distance messages for them under section
S, article 8 of the constitution which
reads:
IAN telephone and telegraph lines
operated for hire shall each, respectively,
eceive and transmit each others mes
sages without delay or discrimination, and
make physical connection with each
others lines under such rules and regula-
tions as shall be prescribed by law, or by
any commission created by this constitu-
ton, or by any act of the legislature for
that purpose.
II is by virtue of its hong distance
service that the Pioneer company has
been able to MAINTAIN its advantage over
strictly local concerns, which could not
give such service, and if it is compelled
to furnish them with that service all of
its advantages are removed, as the in
dependent companies furnish local service
at much lower rates. M. D. Sullivan,
secretary and manager of the Grant County
Rural Telephone company stated on the
witness stand that this company was
charging 81 month for business phones
and rs cents for residences in Pond Creek
and Medford, while rural subscribers we're
charged but so cents per month each and
that the company was making money on
that basis putting money in their sinking
fund each year.
Mr.. Sullivan stated that his company
would next week invade Garfield county,
coming into competition with the Pioneer
in Enid and the smaller towns, and that
if the farmers unions of the county would
back him he would also extend his service
into Logan county Both Enid and
Guthrie are now at war with the Pioneer
company over its increase of rates. A
test case is now pending in the courts
and another before the corporation COM
mission.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21

Guthrie; Ok. Nov 2l-The corporation
commission has decided that the super
visory power vested in it by the consdtu-
tion does not mean that it should take
over the management Of the railroads Of
the state and has dismissed four com
plants which were held not to be proper
matter for the commission to handle
THE words supervising, regulating and
controlling. says the opinion of the
comission, does not mean that the COM
mission should become general manager
Of the railroads with power to adjust
private grievances, but only means such
supervision, regulation and control as will
properly protect and require all necessary
shipping facilities, as may be necessary
for the convenience, welfare ard safety
of the general public, and the proper use
of such facilities"
This order was issued in connection
with the complaint of D. B. Cayer of
Logan county against the Katy railroad,
asking that the railroad be compelled to
put in a culvert for the better drainage of
his farm. The commission holds that
such an order could be issued only when
the general interests of the travelling
public or the employees of the road were
at stake.
Of quite similar character was the order
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
WEST REFUSED TO
GIVE AN OPINION
Only Answers One of IQuestion Pro-
poundedby Governor Relative to
Status Of Dispensary

Guthrie. Ok, Nov 2l-Attorney General
West yesterday in reply TO a letter from
Governor C. N Haskell seeking information
upon the legal status Of the dispensary
question. held in his reply to the governor
that this was a question for the courts to
determine and refused to give any opinion,
except that il was the duty of the gov
ernor with the aid Of the secretary Of the
state, to canvass and certify the returns
on the state questions
Governor Haskell has been Withholding
his proclamation declaring the result Of
the vote on the five propositions because
of questions arising as to whether the
dispensary proposition was legally sub
mitted and as to the method Of counting
the vote Until the proclamation is issued
declaring the proposition voted down, the
status Of the dispensary is practically the
same as before the election.
Governor Haskell also submitted to At
torney General West three questions in
connection with the dispensary matter on
which he asked opinions
First, whether the question was legally
submitted to the people; second, how
should the governor be officially advised
Of the result Of the vote; third, what is
his official duty when the result is Off
cially communicated to him (a) if a
majority voting at the election voted yes.
Cd if majority voting on the question
voted yes, or (c) if majority Of those
voting voted no.
The attorney general refused to answer
either the first or third questions, holding
that the first is a question for the COURTS
and that the third was hypothetical
question In regard to the second question
he holds that after the returns have been
canvassed and certified by the state
election board they should be again cam
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
COMPANY
APPEALS RATE CASE

Guthrie, Ok, Nov 21-The Pioneer Tele-
phone and Telegraph company have ap-
pealed to the sppremescourt from the de
cision of the corporation commission in
the case brought against it by citizens Of
Enid to comel the lowering of rates in
that city, The company seeks to have
the rates put into effect by its order on
December /, 1907, restored allowing it to
charge SO per month for business phones
and So for residence.
The order of the corporation commission
from which it appeals orders the lower
ing Of the rates to 50 and $1.50 respec-
lively The company alleges that this
rate is confiscatory and would not allow
them to pay expenses.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
New Physician for vinita

DIR. C. S. Neer recently from Springfield
Missouri, has rented the rooms over the
Chieftain Office recently occupied by DR.
Amundson and will engage in the prac-
tice of medicine and surgery in our city
DR.. Neer comes especially well recon-
mended having the unqualified endorse
ment of DR.. B. F. Fortner with whom he
has been associated for the past two years
in the Frisco hospital at Springfield. Mis-
souri,. Dr. Neer is in good standing with
the profession and with the state and
county boards where he has been.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
COMMISSION
CANNOT Supervise ROADS
Constitution Does Not Vest Them With POwer
70 Actually Control Railroads in The State
will Not Interfere With Schedule ofFast
Mail Train by Compelling it to Stop
at WyandOtte

II regard to the complaint from Wyan-
dotte, asking that the Frisco be required
to stop its fast eastbcund train at that
town, which had but 400 people and has
two trains day each way. The commits
sion says in dismissing the complaint;
when towns or communities have a
reasonable or the average passenger SER
vice that Is performed at similar stations
in the state Of Oklahoma, as now enjoyed
by Wyandotte, the commission is not dis
posed to interfere with the schedule of
the fast mail trains performing interstate
service by compelling them to stop at all
local stations. If this privilege was ex-
tended to one town, other towns similarly
situated would have the right to demand
the same service, and il appears to the
commission that the stopping offast trains
at stations should be left largely to the
regulation of railroad MANAGERS when
ample and reasonable service by other
trains is afforded the communities and
towns through which such trains runs"
In complaint from Chelsea the COM
mission held that a procedure was already
provided by law for opening highways
across railroad tracks, and that the COM
mission could regulate the nature Of the
crossing established after such highway
was opened, but could not order the OPEN
ing of the highway.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
COUNTRY WILL FACE
CRISIS IN WOOD PULP
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Milwaukee. Wis, Nov. 2l---A special
from Appleton today says that unless alb
normal weather conditions prevail
throughout practically all Of the United
States between now and the first of the
year. This country within six weeks,
will face a print paper famine. say paper
manufactures. Six weeks ago the manu-
factures declared that the lack of rain
would make wood pulp worth its weight
in gold. and they say now that it will
soon be un-obtainable at that price.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
Do Not 3. Morbid.

To degree sensitiveneSs Is a good
quality and one to be cherished. But
every fine quality has itH defects. and
the defect of undue sensitiveness is
morbidness.
Never torture yourself by wondering
il ON this or the other occasion yeu
made yourself appear ridiculous. II
you made a silly speech be comforted
people will not remember It leng.
II there was a clever thing you might
have said and did not remind yourself
that there are more days to come and
there will be other chances.-Home
Chat.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
QUARANTINE MAY CAUSE
BEEF AND MILK FAMINE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
New York, Nov. Thousands of cat
tie, swine and sheep are held in pens
here as a result of an order placing in the
quarantine all the cattle and other food
supply animals, coming from the states
of New York and Pennsylvania II is
feared that in addition to the scarcity Of
beef with resultant high prices, milk
famine may be caused.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21

GIGANTIC BANKS IN
KANSAS CITY CONSOLIDATE
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Kansas City, Mo-, Nov 2l,-The Union
National bank of this city, with deposits
amounting to $l3,OOOO00. was absorbed
today by the National Bank of Commerce
of Kansas City The total deposits now
are about $31,500,O0O. Fernando Neal,
vice president Of the Union National is
said to be slated for president Of the Ma
tional Bank of Commerce, left vacant by
the recent resignation of William B.
Ridgeley
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
A Century of Peace.

Lord Grey, who was once called in
Canada the governor Of happy in
spirations," proposes for the year 1914
a festival Of the 100 years peace
between the United States and Can
ada. President Eliot conspicuously
moralized, three years ago, on the
significance Of a boundary Of 5000
miles without fort OF gun. Elihu Root,
speaking at Ottawa some months
later. dwelt en- the same thought. It
was for Lord Grey to suggest a cele-
bration.-Minneapolis Journal
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
REMAINS OF DUKE ALEXIS
WERE PLACED AT REST

BY Associated Press
St. Petersburg, Nov. 2l---The body Of
Grand DukeI eIAlexis,a an uncle of the Emper-
or Russia, who died in Paris recently was
inferred today in the Mausoleum Of Rom
onoffs Emperor Nicholas followed the
coffin on foot three miles, through the 81
lent and crowded streets of his capital
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
PARAMOUNT LOST
TO FAST SOONERS
Oklahoma University Adds Another
Victory to Her Splendid String by
Defeating WheatshOckers

Wichita, Kans., Nov. 2l.-ln a game re-
plete with good work and sensational
plays, yesterday Oklahoma university de-
feated Fairmount college IL to 4. While
it was evident from the start that Okla
homa was a trfie stronger, it did not ap-
pear that they had much advantage until
after twenty-four minutes of terrific play
ing. The Fairmount line weakened and
its interference was bad. The pace was
evidently too swift for the Wheatshockers
n but it was not hurting the Sooners,
Back and forth went the teams during
the first half, bucking punting and fight
B ing every inch of the way. Twice did Fair
mount get the ball within two yards of
Isa~s Sooner's goal, only to lose it on a FUN
e Bile and touchback. At the end of the
+ twenty-five minutes the ball was in Okla
y homas territory, when Roberts broke
\ through the Fairmount line and made a
. splendid run with the entire field follow
ing making a touchdown. Armstrong
kicked goal
There was but four minutes to play in
the first half, but that was long enough
for Armstrong to 60 through Fairmount's
Bright end and make a record dashof eighty
x yards for touchdown. He also kicked
goal A few minutes more play and the
half closed, II to 0 in the Sooners favor.
In the second half it seemed that Fair
mount would be able To touchdown, for
Atwice again they got the ball within five
yards of Olahoma's goal only to lose il.
Finally, again working up in the Sooners'
territory, Bates did his famous stunt and
kicked a goal from field. This was the
thing Oklahoma had been fearing all
through the game, but they were unable
to block it, Bates tried it twice before,
but failed. The second half showed Fair
mount fighting for their lives, but they
could not 90 through the Sooner line when
touchdown depended on such work,
The forward pass was worked success
'fally BY both teams. but Fairmount did
~ IildhS 90 many dtANAAPNo 60 OAN c,A-NE
pma and did not tumble as often If
iers was point in which Fairmount had
De better of the Sooners it was with the
inward pass. That and the remarkable
l0nting of Bates did the work for Fair
rsanint AS usual, Key Wolfe played a
great game for Oklahoma. but their bright
particular star was Armstrong who made
the remarkabl run through all interference
and secured a touchdown and then kicked
goal
Fairmount did not play with the snap
that characterized their game with Wash
burn and their interference was not so
good.
According to the dope handed out after
the game today the Sooners should have
no trouble defeating Washburn at the
Thanksgiving day game. The lineup:
Fo;rrnonnf Oklahoma
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21

The Civic Club win meet at the Audi
torium Monday November 23rd at 8
o'clock Mrs. r. j. Wright, residing. The
subject will be, Quotations on flowers by
members
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
Oklahoma.
Fairnount,

n Time Of haIveS-3U and 2 minutes.
3eferee-Samuels Emporia. Umpire, Harp
u, Chicago. Field judge-Ward, Indiana
University. Head linesmen = Gardner,
Michigan. Touchdowns-Armstrong Rob
srts. Field goal-Bates
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
sOMPERS REELECTED
PRESIDENT OF FEDERATION

By Associated Press
Denver, Colo. Nov. 2l-Samuel Gompers
sas reelected president of the American
federation of Labor today. with only one
lissenting vote.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
OUTBREAK OF CONTAGIOUS
DISEASE UNDER CONTROL
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Albany, N. Y. Nov. 21---The break of
the foot and mouth disease in this state
is well in hand, according to commissioner
Pearson, of the state department of Ag-
riculture, who returned today from Buff
falo mo new outbreaks we're reported
yesterday" said the commissioner
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21
COTTON BUYER RUN
DOWN AND KILLED
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
New Orleans, La, Nov. 21--Peter E
Hellwege of the cotton firm of Peter +.
Hellwege & Company was run over and
killed by a railroad train at Elysian Fields
avenue and North Prior street today.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-21

Miss Mamie Garrison returned today
noon from visit at Alton.