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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-12-16
LAND RESTRICTINNS CAUSE
HOMEStEKERS TO PASS ON

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 10.-The belief
that statehood would cause a more
rapid growth in the population of
Oklahoma than prevailed in territorial
days has not been sustained by the
1910 census figures giving Oklahoma
a present population of 1867 .155, as
against 790,391 in 1900 and 1,414,177
at the special federal census taken
July l, 1907. The increase since 1907
has been only 172 per cent, the in
crease for the decade was 961 per
cent.
An analysis of the Oklahoma cen
sus figures by counties and towns
probably will show that in the last
three years the growth in population
has been almost wholly in the towns.
Real estate spectators have promot-
ed the sale of town lots and the build
ing of new towns almost to the ex-
clusion of finding buyers for farm
lands.
In the Indian territory part of the
state, where practically all realty out
side of the incorporated towns was
given as allotments to citizens of the
Five Civilized Tribes by the govern
ment has been retarded by the congress
sional restrictions that forbade the
alienation of certain lands from the
allottees. Spectators have manipulate
ed portions of the Indian lands in
such manner as to cause farmers
from outside states to hesitate in buy
ing.
1t is believed that if these eastern
Oklahoma lands had been available
for the open market hundreds of
farmers from other states would have
come and bought them. This difficulty
in marketing from lands in eastern
Oklahoma turned the attention of
investors to urban enterprises and
caused a big growth in the towns and
cities. Usage county, which is held
mostly as allotments by the Usage
Indians, may be taken as an example
of the situation in eastern Oklahoma.
In 1907 the urban population of Os-
age county was hardly greater than
4,300, while in 1910 it had increased
to about nine thousand. The popu-
lation of the entire county was ap-
proximately fifteen thousand in 1907,
and about twenty thousand in 1910,
the increase being consumed by the
towns.
In western Oklahoma there has
been no marked increase in the rural
population since 1907 In that part of
the state the original homestead farms
of 100 acres are still intact, and in the
sale of farm lands in the last three
years the buyer has merely exchanged
places with the owner, instead of the
latter's selling eighty acres to one man
or dividing his farm between two pur-
chasers. This, however, would leave
two men where there had been only
one, and to account for what has be-
come of the other man is a problem.
Undoubtedly there has been consider
able drift of western Oklahoma farm
ers to the towns, while large numbers
still imbued with the pioneer spirit
have gone further south or west.
Others have gone to Texas, New
Mexico and Colorado, while others
have moved to Oregon, Idaho and
Washington and to the British north
west. For several years it has been
noticeable that trainloads of home
seekers from Northearn states have
passed through Oklahoma for Texas.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-12-16
Sentenced to State Prison.

By Associated Press.
New York, Dec. George w
Yeandle, recently convicted of bribery
committed while serving on the Rosen,
heimer murder trial jury, today was
sentenced to serve not less than five
nor more than eight and a half years
in state prison. Yeandle is fifty-fouI
years old
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-12-16
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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-12-16
ANNOUNCES FINAL LIST OF
POSSIBLE CANDIDATES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington, D. c., Dec Sit was
learned today that President Taft sub
mitted to several senators the final list
of men who are being considered for
appointment to the United States su-
preme court. Besides Justice Hughes
down as probable chief justice, the list
contains the names of Judge Gordon
Russell, United States district court of
Texas; Judge William Hook, Leaven-
worth, judge United States circuit
court for the Eighth Circuit and Judge
John c. Pollock, Topeka, United States
district Judge.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-12-16
-FOUR MEN WRECK BANK
At ARLINGTON KANSAS
By Associated Press.

Holton, Kans., Dec. 10.-Four men
wrecked the State Bank at Arlington,
twelve miles east of here, this morn
ing and escaped with three hundred
dollars, overlooking twenty-three hun
dred dollars in a small safe, inside the
vault The telephone wires were cut
by the robbers to evade pursuit. Leav-
ing the bank the men stole a team and
buggy drove away and left the team
tied to a fence a mile east of Holton.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-12-16
Mine Explosion in Canada.
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSOCIdItu FTtSS.
Winnepeg, Canada, Dec. 1O.-A spe-
cial from Bellvue, Alberta, says that
thirty bodies have been removed from
the Western Canada Colliery mine,
where an explosion occurred last night,
entombing forty-five men. Ten of the
thirty were dead. Several were fatally
burned and others unconscious. The
explosion was caused by poisonous
gases.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-12-16
$4,000 Fire at chanute.
By Associated Press.

Chanute, Kans., Dec. 1O.-Fire this
morning, in the business district, caus-
ed damage estimated at fifty thousand
dollars. Henry Yockey was the heav-
lest loser His wife and two daugh-
ters escaped from the flames in their
night clothes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17

D. A. Jefcoat, of Swansea, is a can
didate for county commissioner sub
ject to the rules and regulations Of
the Democratic party. Friends.
At the solicitation of numerous
friends, hereby announce myself q
candidate for county commissioner,
and pledge myself to abide by the re
suit of the primary election.
John G. Boozer.
We hereby announce w. l.. Addy
as candidate for county commits
sloner, subject to the rules and regula-
tions of the Democratic party.
Many Friends
The many friends of John w. Smith
hereby announce him as a candidate
for county commissioner and pledge
him to abide by the result of the Dem
ooratic primary election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
For House Of Representatives

J. Brooks Wingard is hereby all.
nounced as a candidate for the House
of Representatives at the ensuing pri-
mary election, and will abide the re-
suit of said election, and support the
nominees thereof.
Tne Hon. Isaac Edwards is hereby
announced as a candidate for reelec-
tion to the House of Representatives
and is pledged to abide by the result
Of the Democratic primary.
Many Friends.
The many friends of Capt. L. W.
Redd, recognizing his ability to serve
his county In the halls Of legislation
and his true worth to the county in
the past as patriotic, fearless and
conscientious gentleman, do hereby
announce him as candidate for the
House of Representatives, pledging
him TO- abide by the result OF the Dem
ocratic primary. Many Friends.
hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for reelection to the House of
Representatives and pledge myself to
abide the results Of the Democratic
primary. Joseph L. Amick.
Recognizing his ability to represent
his county in the State Legislature, Il.
L. Shuler is hereby announced for
representative and is pledged to abide
by the result Of the Democ7atic prima-
ry. A FRIEND.
After careful consideration md at
the solicitation of friends all over the
the county, I hereby announce myself a
candidate for the House Of Representa-
tives and pledge myself to abids the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
party. W. r. Lowe.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
For Judge of Probate.

Having discharged the duties of the
Office of Judge of Probate for Lexing-
ton County ably, fairly ana honestly,
and recognizing his true worth to the
county, the friends of George S.
Drafts hereby announce him as can
didate for reelection to said office and
pledge him to abide by the result of
the Democratic primary election.
At the solicitation of friends and af-
ter mature consideration, I hereby an
nounce myself candidate for Judge
of Probate of Lexington county and
pledge myself to abide by the result If
the Democratic primary. If elected
promise to discharge the duties of the
office to the best of my ability and
will keep the office open six days in
the week. Ioor Hayes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
For Congress.

I thereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for Congress from the Seventh Con-
sressional District OF South Carolina
and pledge myself to abide the rules
and regulations of the Democratic pri-
mary. 4. F. Lever
I hereby announce myself as can
didate for Congress from the 7th Con-
gressional district and pledge myself
to comply with the requirements of the
Democratic primary. Regarding the
Democratic platform to be binding and
also prior election promises, will rot
preach one thing before election and
do another after. W W. Ray,
Congaree. S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
For Auditor.

Having endeavored diligently to
discharge my duty as an official and
assuring the public that I shall con-
tinue to do so if elected, l hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for reelec-
tion to the Office of County Auditor
and pledge myself to abide the results
of the Democratic prir; ary.
w. D. Dent.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR GOVERNOR.

I beg to announce my candidacy
for the Office of Governor, subject to
the decision OF the Democratic voters
of the State.
Campaign promises are easily made.
My purpose is, if elected, to give the
people plain, honest and business
like administration. OF course I shall
advocate good roads, good schools and
good government, my attitude as to
the same being we'll known to the pub
lie for many years.
I consistently advocated prohibition
and was among the first to give money
and lend influence to push that move
ment more than twenty years ago.
AS business man my chief aim, if
elected. will be to conduct State
government alopg business lines:
F. H. HYATT.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
For Treasurer.

The friends of E. L. Wingard hereby
announce his candidacy for reelection
to the Office of County Treasurer Of
Lexington County in the coming pri-
mary, and pledge him to abide the
result of the same.
The friends of J. M. Malpass an
nounce him a candidate for the office
of County Treasurer subject to the pri-
mary, and pledge him to abide the
result of the election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County of Lexington.
pv Goorrro nroffo Esr0iro prnhatc

SOuAOJ VI AOAAnS WILL.
By George S. Drafts, Esquire, Probate
=, Judge.
Whereas, Benjamin Buckley
made suit to me, to grant him Letters of
;. OF the Estate of and
effects of Cathern Jumper.
These are Therefore to cite and ad.
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Cathern Jumper
deceased, that they be and ap-
pear, before me, in the Court of Pro
bate, to be held at Lexington, G. H.,
S. c., on % day of August. 1910, next,
after publication hereof at II o'clock in
the forenoon, to show cause, if any they
have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 9th day
of A1g. Ammo Domini, 1910.
GEO. S. DRAFTS, Il. S.
Probate Judge, Lexington County, S. G.
Published on the 10th day Of Aug.
1910, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
For Magistrate, 3rd District.

We the voters Of Magisterial Dis
trict No. 8, of Lexington county, 8. O..
knowing the competency and ability Of
magistrate E. T. Rauch, who is now
serving us as magistrate in District No.
3 and being centrally located in said
district, do hereby announce him as q
candidate for reelection to the magis-
trate's office, and hereby pledge him
to abids the result of the primary elec-
ton. Voters.
Wallace E Lorick, Of rmo, is an
nounced as a candidate for Magistrate
of the 3rd judicial district and will
abide by the result of the primary.
Friends
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
Special Freight Notice.

Commencing August 1st. the freight
warehouse of the Southern Railway
Company at the Lexington depot will
be closed at o'clock pi M, every day
except Saturday, when it will be
closed at p. m. Will positively not
be openel for anyone after these
hours. J. s. ROWELL,
4w Agt. Southern Railway 90.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
Notice of Stockholders
Meeting.

BY authority of the Secretary of
State, dated July 18th, 1910. We the
undersigned commission, L. W. Wise,
D. F. Shumper'. G. R. Rish, D. R.
Kneece, NJ. D. and L. B. Etheredge,
M. D., will open books of subscription
for a bank at Pelion, S. O., to be
known a. the Pank Of Pelion.
Now by authority vested in me as
president temporary" the stockhold-
ers OF said bank will meet at Pelion,
S: @. on Friday August 9th, 1910 at
4:30 P. NJ. for the purpose of forming
permanent organization.
Signed,
L. W. Wise,
Temporary President.
Pelion, S. c., August 8, 1910.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
MAGISTRATE 1st District,

Thos. L. Harman having discharged
the duties Of Magistrate Of the 1st iu-
dicial district with fairness and ability
for the past two years, we hereby nom
mate him as a candidate for reelection
to said office and pledge him to abide
by the result Of the Democratic pzi-
mary election. Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
Here is Relief for Women.

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try Mother Gray's Australian Leaf. II is
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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
7 Ell G. R A PHI Y

We are unable to supply the demand
for competent Operators. Three months
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Management. Positions guaranteed,
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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
For MAGISTRATE, 7th District.

Henry Buff is hereby announced as
q candidate for re-election>to the office
of Magistrate Of the 9TH district and is
pledged to abide the result Of the pri-
mary election.
EJ. A. Gayden, Of Brook]and, is here
hy announced as a candidate for the Of
fee OF Magistrate of the 7th District
and pledges himself to abide by the re-
suit of the democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
For Magistrate at Swansea.

The friends of U. W. Jeffcoat know
ing his ability to serve the people as
Magistrate of the Swansea District, an
nonnce him as candidate for said
office and pledge him TO abide the re-
suit of the primary election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
Aren't for DerTnOZOne.

Rev. S. P. Shumpert Is the antho-
rized agent for the Dermozone Manu-
featuring Co., Columbia, S. c., incor-
poruted and chartered by the State of
South Carolina. Any contract made
by MIR. Shumpert with druggist or
Others will be recognized by said
company.
DERMOZONE MFG co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
For County Commissioner.

Having discharged the duties of the
Office of County Commissioner hon.
estly and faithfully during the last
two years, the friends of James Caugh-
man announce him "a candidate for
reelection to said Office and pledge
him to abide by the result OF the dem
ocratic primary.
The many friends of s. Rufus Smith
recognizing his valuable services as
County Commissioned, announce him
as a candidate for reelection and
pledge him to abide the result of the
ensuing primary election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17

Send US your orders for job work.
A trial will convince you of our supe-
rior facilities.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
Canning Powder.

Put up your fruit and vegetables for
winter use. Our canning powder does
the work. Its cheap.
Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17

If you want to get oil the news of
the county campaign. subscribe now
to The Dispatch. $l0O per annums
soc 6 months; 25c for 3 months-in ad-
vance.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
For Magistrate in the Fork.

We hereby announce Jno. II. Shealy
of the Fork for Magistrate and pledge
him to abide the result of the primary.
Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
For Magistrate, 5th District.

We hereby announce G.. R. Rish for
Magistrate of the fifth District of Lex
ington county and pledge him to abide
the result of the primary.
Voters.
thereby announce myself as a cam
didate for Magistrate Of the 5th msgis-
terial district and will abide by the re-
suit of she primary election.
Drayton E. Clarke.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-08-17
For Magistrate, 9Th District.

J. G. Glover, of Batesburg is hereby
announced as a candidate for Magis-
trate of the 18th judicial district of Lex
ington county and is pledged to abide
the result Of Democratic primary.
The friends of Isaiah Hallman an
nounce him as candidate for Magis-
trate of the 4th district and pledge
him to abide the result of the primary
election.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-11-18

The Mutual Poultry and Pet Stock
Association has arranged to hold its
Second Annual Show in the Subletl
Building in Harrisonburg an Wednes-
day, December Z. In connection with
the show, Prof. N. g. Mayo, Of Blacks
burg Institute, will conduct on insti
tute on poultry raising. Robert l..
Semmes, of Charlotte, n. e., will judge
the exhibits and award the premiums
The show this year promises to b.
larger than that of last year, and ex-
hibils Of pure bred poultry, from all
parts OF the valley will be shown. The
poultry industry Is developing rapidly
all over the country, and when pro-
perly managed, is decidedly profit
able one, and one that has brought a
great amount Of money to those inter.
ested in 1t. 1t is an industry thai
woks particularly well with fruit
growing, that is destined to become tht
great industry Of the Valley. There is
no better section IN all this land for
the raising Of poultry, than this valley
of ours and 1t shorld take the plac;
that rightfully belongs to 1t IN the bus
mess. The show at Harrisonburg is
not intended to be local affair, and il
ought to have the cooperation Of every
poultryman from Harpers Ferry to
Roanoke.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-11-18
TNe DOORS ARE OPEN

It is now war to the kuife among
she republicans in New York, and the
boosted faculty of that party to get to-
gether after the bitterest fight, seems
70 have been lost. Secretary Louden.
slager of the congressional campaign
committee when asked for an opinion
on the result, remarked that what he
had to say would not be fit to print.
This abont sizes up the situation The
republican party in New York seems
70 be disorganized and disrupted, and
~ one correspondent expresses it, not
even death bed reconciliation is pos.
sible. Each faction is gloating over
the fact that the other is beaten. This
situation seems 10 have prevailed all
over the country. IT, for instance, II
should prove that Beveridge has been
defeated in Indiana, as now seems to
be the case, he can charge his defeat to
eeactionaries in his own party, Q party
that has. for years been developing into
one Of plumber. Just men In such q
crowd have small chance, and for such
The doors Of the democratic party are
vide open.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-11-18
CONGRATULATIONS FOR NEW
JERSEY

New Jersey is to be congratulated on
having elected for her next governor q
man Of The I! re Of Woodrow Wilson.
He has all The qualifications of the
successful executive. Broad minded,
elesr thinking, tenacious of purpose, q
close student OF affairs, he will neither
be affected by the sophisiries of self
seeking politicians nor moved from the
course he will lay down for himself by
she clamor of those who would put
exIediency before right. The record
Of his administration of the affairs OF
Princeton University is good evidence
Of What be will do for his adoptec
state. A son of Staunton, his native
city and his state are proud of him.
They will watch his course with inter-
est, and in all his endeavors, will wish
bin Godspeed. In an interview,
given out " hsn the returns had shown
that he had been elected he said:
II feel teeply the responsibility i'm
posed upon me and my colleagues on
the democratic ticket. / shall, OF
course, put every power possess into
the service OF the people as governor Oh
the state.
ut will be my pleasure and priv
leRe 10 serve .hem, not as the head of
party, but as the servant of all classes
snd OF all interests, in an effort t.
promote the common welfare.
That is characteristic of the man.
he puts the common good above party
welfare. a. was to be expected, and
In follow ing this course, he will have
the commentator OF all fair-mlnded
men.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-11-18
Hope. to Secure Communication

: Attorney Alfred P.Thom, Jr. viii
-lsft Wednesday night for Richmond
to appear before Governor Mann on
Monday in the interest OF John J.
5myth, who stands cow icted Of the
murder Of his wife, Mrs. Bridget
5myth, bullets intended for whom al.
80 killed his thirteen-year-old daugh.
ter, Rita May, and who must die in
che electric chair December 9th unless
executive clenency is extended. Mr..
Thom said TODAY that he will lay the
Whole record before the Governor and
as hope of securing communication u
snyth's death sentence to life i'm.
prisonment in the penitentiary.
Suyth is still in Jail here, but will
be carried to Richmond some time
between now aud November 23d. I'm.
til Attorney Thorn returns from Rich
nond Sergeant Lawler will fix no date
for final meeting here between the
prisoner and his surviving children. =
Ledger Dispatch.