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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-10-27
AGRICULTURE IN ALASKA.
Remarkable Possibilities of the Far
Northwest Possession.


The area of Alaska is SO great that
the United States government main
thiDs i've agricultural experiment sta
tions IN the territory. SO situated that
crops may be tested under al the eli.
matte conditions, Sitka OK the strip
OF coast projecting southeast, has
fairly mild climate, while the station
at Rampant is close to the arctic cir
Gle. c. G. Georgcson, special agent in
charge Of all the stations, in his an
nual report for 1905 recently issued by
the United States department Of agri-
culture, declares unQualiticdly that
Alaska is an agricultural country"
that good hay can he produced "in any
quantity" for winter feeding, while the
native grasses can maintain live stock
in excellent condition in summer" He
says also that potatoes, cabbage, caul.
flower, rhuDarb, turnips, lettuce and,
In short, al! the hardy vegetables can
be grown TO perfection up to and even
within the arctic circle, as has been
proved by thousands of settlers" But
before Alaska can he largely settled
railroads and wagon roads must be
built. Under present conditions, he
says, few farmers can afford 10 go to
Alaska with their families. live stock
and equipment" The expense OF trans.
portation would equal the cost OF a
farm in the states"
Abundant sunshine is essential for
good crops in Alaska. In 1908 the rain,
fall during the growing season al
Si;ka was lG.22 inches against 24.7C
inches the year before and 1891 inches
in 1906. The smaller rainfall meant
more sunshine, and the result in 1908
WAS large crops Of potatoes, cabbage.
cauliflowcr and various root crops.
The quality also was better.
Mr.. Gcorgcson believes that Alaska
has undcvclopcd resources sufficient
for the support Of large population.
But there, as he says, Mature is stern
and uncomproInising. and we must sub
nit to the conditions she imposes"
Among many interesting facts given
in the report is this: Watermclons
were brought to maturity out OF doors
on the Hot Springs farm. which IS in
the Tanana valley, in latitude GA de
TrceS north. 1t seems that on part of
this farm the soil is warmed from the
same source. whatever it is, that heats
the water Of the springs. This farm
has now 100 acres regularly under
crop. the greater portion devoted to po-
tatocS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-10-27
MIR. r. WYLIE WILLIS MARRIED.
LaUrenS Merchant Claims Bride In
Anderson County.

Greepyille. Oct. 24-At the residence
of Mrs. Reuben p. Clnkscales, the
brides sister on South Main street.
Anderson, the marriage OF Mr. h. W.
Willis ard Miss Ophe!:a Hall Of Iva
was solemnizeJ at $50 O'Clock last
Thursday morning,
Although one { the most important
social events OF the season, ;he we'd
ding was beautiful in its simplicity,
only few near relatives and friends
being present.
Promptly at the appointed hour, to
the strains OF Mendelssohn's wedding
march, executed under the skillful
touch of Mrs. Charles Spearman,
came the bridal party. First Miss
Iva Cook, then Miss Ophelia Clink
scales entered the parlur. Immediately
preceding the bride and groom, form
ing n semi-circle in front Of Rev.
Chas. NJ. Boyd, who spoke the words
which made them husband and wife,
after the beautiful custom of the A.
r. p. church.
The home was artistically decorated
in ivy, ferns and cut flowers. The
bridesmaids wore beautiful princess
dresses of white messaline. The bride
was lovely in handsome rasin color
ed coat suit OF serge, with hat and
gloves to match.
Immediately after the ceremony an
elegant breakfast was served in the
dining room, where the decorations
were red and green.
Assisting in here were Mrs. Albert
Kay. Mrs Alma S. Penny and Mrs.
Charles Spearman.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. NJ.
e. Hall OF Iva and sister OF Mrs.
Reuben p. Clinkscales of Anderson.
She is highly cultured and possesses
many personal charms, and will be
missed by large circle of friends.
Mr.. Willis is a resident of Laurens.
being one of the leading business men
of friends throughout the state
The pair left for their future homo
in Laurens Thursday morning. carry
ing with them the best wishes OF their
numerous friends. Among the out
of-town guests were: Mrs. NJ. e. Hall,
Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Beattic OF Iva, G..
Mrs. Robert A. Abrams of Lebanon.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-10-27
Armstrong tract containing 45 acres,

Armstrong tract containing As acres,
for $500.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Pool Thomson of
Shiloh visited in the city during the
past week. They are planning to
move to the city within the next few
DR.. and Mrs ]. II. league. Mr. and
Mrs. w. II. Anderson, DR.. and Mrs. II.
*. Aiken spent Sunday at Mountville
as the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Simmons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Babb Of Foun-
tain Inn spent Saturday in the city.
Miss Kate Wright has returned from
a visit to relatives at Woodruff.
weeks.
MeSSrs. Ernest Machen and MaChen
Moore. Furman university students.
spent Sunday in the city with relatives.
The Enterprise bank OF this city ev-
licences its enterprise in the adoption
of the newest and latest money chang
ing machine. q device by which all
kinds of small change may be made
with more than ordinary rapidity and
with merring correctness.
Mrs. IL. X. Aiken left yesterday for
Charleston where she will visit rela-
tivcs and attend the music festival.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-10-27
Sent TO the Chaingang,

John Crouch, a young mill opera
tive of Clinton, charged with petty lar
ceny, the theft Of some cloth from the
mill, was convicted before the mayor
of Clinton last Friday and sentenced
to term of 80 days on the county
chainGanG or pay fine Of S25. He
accepted the days and was brought mp
and delivered to the Laurens author
tiles Monday afternoon by Chief of
Police S. c. Reid
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-10-27
LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION.

.
1t has been hospltable custom VIVID
DR.. w. H. Dial Tor many years 70 Gu
tertain some OF his friends, at some
time during the fall months, with
invited the doctors drnpeists dentists
and q few other friends 10 no hie
guests on Saturday evening at his
home on west Main street Those
VINO partook the hospitality OF this
ceIIent and Tho evoninr tho most do
IightfuI ever snent After the sumner
the jolly crowd enjoyed a pleasant
hour IN social intercourse. Those
invited were: DrS. W. ID: ferguson, ii.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-10-27
DEATH OF MRS. A. B. SCHAYER.
Mother of Dr.. !. Schaycr and Mrs. 4.
ShHycr OF LaurcnS.

Mr.. Adolph Shayer received tele-
gram Saturday from Cincinnati an
nouncing the death at 1I:l5 that
morning Of his moIher-inlaw, Mrs.
Jennie Schayer wife of Mr.. A. b.
Schayer. Wednesday OF last week
DR.. lsadore Schayer and his sister.
Mrs. A. Shayer were summoned to
Cincirnati on account OF the critical
illness of their mother. and on Satur-
day news was received telling OF her
demise
Mr.. and Mrs. Schayer were residents
of l.aurcnS from 1889 to 1893 and their
many friends here sincerely regret
the bereavement that has come to the
family. The deceased was about 20
years old and was most estimable
lady devoted wife and fond mother.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-10-27

Go down 10 tho stable before bed
time and s"e that everything is all
right with the horses. You may save
a good horse by Just that little thing
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-10-27

Mrs Y c. Eellams is visiting her
sister in Charlotte
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26

Mrs. J. w. Duncan of TahleQuah is
here visiting relatives.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26
REPORTED THAT FRISCO
WILL DOUBLETRACK LINE

Tulsa, Okla, July 26. TT That the
Frisco railroad is preparing to lay a
double track from Tulsa to Monett,
Mo, the beginning of a double track
from Monet to Oklahoma City, is the
story given out by high officials of the
road, and the present grading work
along the line from Tulsa to Monett
strongly indicates that the story is
true.
The culverts viii be widened, and
the grading along the line win be of
character to allow double track,
The plans call for 24-inch ballast,
all ties to be OF creosote, with rails
each weighing IS pounds on the ties.
Ten gangs will start today on the
big Improvement, and by the middle
Of the week 1t is expected that SOC
men will be at work. Practical rail
road men are of the opinion that the
improvement will cost in excess Of
$3.50, 900.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26
Special Election To Vote Whether or Not School
Board Shall Issue Bonds for High School
and for Ward School Buildings Mayors
Proclamation Calling Election and
Specifying Places Where Bal
lots Shall Be Cast

homa, issue its negotiable coupon
bonds to the aggregate amount OF $751;
600, for the purpose Of providing funds
for constructing and eQuipping pub
tic high school building in and for the
city school district of said City of Vim
ita, on the present school site situated
in block 50, Of said city and provide
for the levy and collection of an an
nual tax sufficient to pay the interest
on said bonds as it falls due and also
to constitute sinking fund for the
payment of the principal thereof with
in twenty years from their date. Said
bonds to be dated July lst, 1903, to be-
come due and payable July lst, 1929
and to bear interest at the rate Of five
per centum per annum, payable semi
annually? All as and in the manner
profided in the resolution adopted by
said Board OF Education on June 7th
A. d. 1909.
YES
NO
tThe voter will indicate his prefer
ence by stamping at the place desig-
Continued on Last Page.)
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26
ANOTHER VIEW OF
STATE TAX LEVY
Criticism Of Republican Press Does
Not Come in Good Grace Con
sIderins Old Tax Levies.

Guthrie, Okla, July 26.--Many OF
the republican papers of the state are
criticising the administration on ac-
count of the tax board having levied
two and one-fourth mills for state pur-
poses and one-fourth mill for common
school purposes. This comes with
bad grace from the representatives Of
a party which controlled the territory
for so many years and who annually
levied six and seven mills. At that
time the United States government
paid the greater part Of the expenses
of governing the territory. Since
statehood, many new schools and state
institutions have been established,
none Of which the good citizens OF
Oklahoma would be willing to do with
out but all of which must be provided
for by taxation.
The republican papers would have
us believe that the tax is very griev-
ious one. Let us suppose that a farm
er has farm valued for taxable pur-
poses at $2,50O and real estate valued
at $500. This is above the average
valuation of the average farmer. This
will require six dollars and seventy
five cents to pay his state tax. The
savings on his freight bills and pas
senger fare alone would probably
amount to several times this amount
The state is annually saving to the
farmers many times its cost Of admin.
istration. These are cold facts but
we invite republican papers to show
wherein they are not true.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26
JONES RECEIVES
SERIOUS INJURIES
In Attempting to Board Moving
Freight Train He Falls Beneath
Wheels And Is Manged.

In attempting to board a moving
freight train on the Frisco yesterday,
Earle Jones, of Catale, fell under the
train, and had one leg severed between
the knee and ankle and the other foot
cut half off, and received other bruises,
that for time caused the fear that
he would die. This morning, however
he was reported to be resting very
nicely and there is little doubt Of his
recovery.
The accident occurred when Jones
with his brother. Bert, attempted to
ride to the formers home near Catale
on the freight train. Bert Jones was
successful in getting on the train, but
it is said Earle was thrown from the
train twice, before the fall, in which
he received his injuries. The injured
man was taken to the home of his
brother, where he will remain until
able to go to his home.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26
CHAPMAN MAY NOT
RESUME HIS OFFICE
Regulations Of Commission Provide
That Employees Give Their Full
Zine to Duties.

2 Guthrie, Okla, July 26.--W- L. Chap
man, secretary of the state corpora
ton commission, left his office and
whether he will again resume his
duties is a question. When the com
mission was organized it adopted rules
providing that all information gather
ed by it should be for the benefit of
the public and was to be given to the
public without asking And besides,
every employee Of the commission was
to give his full time to the duties Of
his place, which would debar anyone
for receiving compensation from any
other source.
It is reported that an investigation
viii be held by the commission soon
to determine if Mr.. Chapman has lived
up to all the rules. All members Of
the commission are not now at Guth-
rie. Chapman lives in Shawnee and
once was secretary Of the state demo-
cratic committee. J. u. Love, chair
man Of the commission, said Sunday
4 do not believe Mr. Chapman has
been disloyal to the commission, but
| II he has violated its rules, neither he
nor any other employee guilty Of such
disobedienee can remain in the com
MISSIONS employ, so far as ! am con
cerned."
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26
HAS FINISHED COMMON
SCHOOL ApPORT|ONMENT

Guthrie, Okla, July 26.-The state
superintendent of public instruction
has finished making the apportion-
ment for common schools for the six
months ending June SOth. Fifty cents
per capita was apportioned. This is
by far the largest summer apportion-
ment ever made. It reflects great
credit on the management of the
school land affairs for the accumula-
tion Of this much money. The state
treasurer will Immediately begin send
ing out checks to the various counties
and will send them out in alphabet
cal order.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26
EDITOR OF TULSAS
NEW PAPER shot.
Mark Hassett Found With Pistol Be-
side Him-Theories of Suicide
And Murder Advanced.

Tulsa. Okla, July 26-With 22-
caliber pistol lying on the floor beside
him, Mark Bassett, editor Of the Tulsa
Daily News, former published at Mat
toon and Kankakee. Ill, and manager
of the Yates press bureau in the repub-
lican primary campaign in Illinois last
year, was found in the shop Of the A.
F. Black Printing company Sunday
morning.
This discovery was made by his lit
tie son, who had an appointment to
meet his father there, as the two were
expecting to attend Sunday school to-
gether at the First M. e. church. The
ball had not carried instant death with
It, although Bassett was shot through
the brain. He is still alive at the hos
pital where he was removed.
The statement was given out last
night, that there is but little chance for
recovery. With no powder marks on
the face, when in case of suicide, it Is
almost impossible to escape them, ana
without known motive for self-de
struction, the suicide theory is divided
with the opinion that it was murder
The Tulsa News, heavily financed
was to make its appearance next
month as the organ Of the Independ
ent element in politics in this part o.
the state. Mr. Bassett was principal
owner in the paper, as well as its
head
Among the promoters Of the paper
was Mayor John o. Mitchell The po
lice have taken possession of the pisto
found, and complete investigation o.
the mystery will be made.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26
HEREAFTER AMERICANS
WILL GET PREFERENCE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Pittsburg, Pa, July 26.-The strike
at the STANDARD Steel Car company's
plant at Butler, ended today and two
thousand employees returned to work
on the eompany's terms. Seven OF the
leaders of the strikers were discharg-
ed. American workmen will be given
the preference hereafter.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26

J. W. Gatewood was here Sunday
from Pryor Creek.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26
TELLS OF WIFE MURDER
AND COMMITS SUICIDE
Bx Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
New Bedford, Mass, July 26.-After
showing a letter in which he said he
had murdered his wife, Robert N.
Tanning, said to be the son Of a
wealthy manufacturer, shot and killed
himself in the police station here to-
day. Upon investigation the police
found the mutilated body Of Mrs. Fan
ming, where the husband had declared
he had killed her with hatchet, be
cause, it is thought, she refused to
live longer with him.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26
MANY RESCUED FROM
RooMING HOUSE FIRE.

By Associated Press.
Denver, Colo, July 26. - A dozen
men, women and children We're rescn-
ed, unconscious at $3.50 this morning
from rooming house at 10Th and Wei
ton street, as result of fire that
started in the basement Of 3 butcher
shop. All are expected to recover.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26

Tulsa, Okla, July 25.-Later-Mark
Bassett, editor of the Daily News,
who was found shot in the head in a
printing office here yesterday is still
unconsciouc today, with but slim
chance of recovery The police today
are still undecided as to whether Bas-
sett attempted suicide or was attack
ed by some one with murderous in
tent. There seems TO have been no
cause for the editor taking his own
life, however.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26

The derailment Of a freight train
near Catoosa. caused the Frisco pas
senger train, due here at $3.50 p. m.
to be several hours late last night.
J. w. Sanders spent Sunday in Vim
ita, returning to Tulsa this morning.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-07-26

Mesdames J, w. and =. l.. Orr are,
this afternoon, entertaining with
bridge whist party at the home Of Mrs.
p. L. Orr, IN honor Of Mrs. T. P Gore.
Amos Stoalabarger returned last
night from a visit to his former home
at Enid
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-01
ROBERTSON IS CAPTURED
MAKES NO RESISTANCE WHEN OF
 TIGERS APPROACH.
Alleged Slayer of Two Women fs Caught After Visit to Friends House-Expresses No
 Regret.

Russellville, oct 31.-(Special)- The man hunt Is over. Tom Roberson Is in jail. having been caught this morning by the sheriff and his lepu- ties near Hackelburg, about seventeen miles from Russellville.
 Instead of the expected battle. he threw his gun away, threw up his hands and called for mercy. He was placed on a mule and brought to Rus- sellville.
 The chase was a long and hard one. ss the country is very rough. Acci- dentally the sheriff learned that Rob- erson had a friend ten miles south to whose home he had probably gone. As by that time the blood hounds had lost the trail, a deputy was sent to inves- tigate. He found that Robinson had reused the family and was there at o'clock this morning. The posse and dogs took the new trail, the sher- iff and one deputy making for Hackel- burg to cut off the fugitive.
 Roberson had come to Hackelburg and when met by officers. was return ing in the direction of Darlington. He expressed no regret. except that If he had back the shell he used on his wife. he wouldn't use it."
 The two women were buried today at McRiKhts' cemetery. Doctors say Mir Clark may live. They amputated his right arm today and think they can save the other one.
 Clark says he did not know Rober- son was on the place. and that he was not allowed to come here. 'He was hidden behind some vines at the end of the porch" said Clark. "as I stepped up, bringing some things for my It, tie grandchildren, Roberson's chill dren. He shot. breaking my right wrist and left arm. ran into the room after my gun, but couldn't use 1t and fell. I heard the shots and knew my wife and daughter were killd. He came into the room. was lying on the floor and he shot me again. the load tearing across by breast and Into my left arm and shoulder. He said. you are taking your last shot-you, and left
 Court commences tomorrow. There is no probability of mob violence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-01

was fin hiding in that nsishborhood :, He will be taken to the county jail at Clayton for safe keeping until the next term of the circuit court.
 Information has been received in a ietter directed to the Senior Warden Of St. James vestry from the Rev. T. n. Johnson confirming his acceptance or the call recently extended him by tne church here. Mir. Johnson will of- nciate at St. James church for the first time in the capacity of it's rector next Sunday.
 The funeral of Mrs. ]. P. Margart was held from the First Methodist church here this afternoon and the exercises were conducted jointly by Rev. O. s. Welch. Rev. ]. A. French and Rev. L.. H. s. Chappelle.
 The fall carnival to be held under the auspices of the Commercial Club VIII De In readiness by November 8 and will continue for the period of five days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-01

sue new permit to a successor of the permittee. of course, remains in the governmenD: that the permittee shall not enter into any combination or trust to restrict output or in restraint or trade. etc; that the permittee must use reasonable precautions to protec1 the forest by fire fighting. etc; thar the permit shall terminate at the end of fifty years. and then may be re- newed on such conditions as the gov ernment shall then fix. but In fixing them neither the permit itself, nor the Franchises. stock or bonds of the per- mittee shall be considered, but only the actual value at that time of phy- sical works constructed under the permit, this in order that future gem erations may not be burdened to pay dividends on inflated securities
 These permits are issued under au- thority of a specific statute tact Feb ruary IS, 1901. 31 stat. 970). The att torney general has expressly given his opinion that the statute empowers the department to impose the con struction charges and other conditions contained in the permit (opinions of Attorney General. vol. 26, 642) and the United States circuit court for Colo rado has by express order directed the receivers of the Las Animas Power Company to pay the charge and sign the permit. The administration of the statute so far as national forests are concerned. was transferred to the department of agriculture by the act of February l, 1905. (33 stat. 62S) but still remains in the interior depart ment. so far as unreserved public lands and National parks are concerned.
 Under the express statutory au- h0
 Is United States permits, the provis. ions of which have summarized. hope you will agree with me that thev are fair leases"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-01
Women Swimmers.
Philadelphia Bulletin.

The Korean women are the best
 swimmers in the world" said a life- guard. The Korean pearl diving is in their hands. They swim--they don't hoat-they swim out to the pearl fish cries of Quelpart Juggling baskets with them. After this swim of half an hour they dive down fifty feet and fetch up queer one-shelled pearl oysters as big as babies. They dive till their bas- kets are full--the baskets are corked to keep them afioat-and after three or four hours work they swim back home with their catch. The big one
 shelled oysters are valuable as pearl mines and as food. too. A half-dozen Koreans will sit down to an oyster as gayly as you or sit down to a boIled lobster. Sometimes when the great shell-fish Is eaten raw 1t quivers