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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-07-06
A DELAYED Execution.

An eighteenth century execution on
Remington common was stopped for
time owing to a strange cause. On
Aug. 10, 1868, two days before the
date of the execution, a heavy fog
came over London, accompanied by
thunder and lightning and torrents of
rain. These conditions lasted for near
ly forty-eight hours. and many people
believed that the last day had arrived
When the time fixed for the execution
arrived the assembled crowd cried
shame on the sheriff for hanging a
man when the world was coming TO an
end. As he persisted in his prepare
tons they burst through the barriers
and stopped the proceedings. shout
ing that the culprit might as well wait
a few minutes. when the grand sum
mons would come to all. The sheriff
had to obtain the assistance of force
of soldiers before the execution could
be carried out
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-07-06
Forbidden Ground,

A visit of Gladstone to the Isle OF
Man is recalled by Agnes Herbert and
described in her book about that in.
teresting little speck in the midst OF
the Irish sea.
Mr.. Gladstone had made detoui
across a small holding in Rushen. and
his way lay through the "haggart, -
where the stacks are harvested. A
strong, powerfully built ManXwoman
stood throwing up the straw to the
stack. using her fork as deftly and
quickly as farm laborer.
THAT is very hard work my good
woman" the Grand Old Man is re.
ported to have said graciously, "but
you look well and strong. May | ask
how old you are?"
The toiler hardly turned as she an.
swered sharply:
How oul' art thou myself, thou i'm.
percent QUIZ man?"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-07-06
Joker stuna by stork.

Having its origin In joke Ali Reed
cf Whitewood, the owner OF rural
telephone line, conceived a unique
method of advertising He announced
that for one year he would give go
cart to the parents OF every baby born
to subscribers OF his line. Within
two weeks after the offer seven new
arrivals have been announced and Mr..
Reed is beginning to think tnat he
made an Improbable offer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-07-06
car line 70 Aberdeen BARK.

Wylie park which was added to Abb
erdeen's pa"k system year or two
ago. and which is about mile from
the city limits, and possesses beau
tiful grove and other attractions. Is to
be converted into an outing place
The Wylie Park Amusement associa-
ton has secured concessions for the
park and the Aberdeen Railway COM
pany is extending its car line to the
resort
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-07-06
Bars Sheep From Forest.

Supervisor F. d. Kelleter Of the
Black Hills National forest has been
notified by Associate Forester Alfred
F.. Potter Of Washington that sheep
will not be admitted to pasture on the
Black Hills forest, owing to the objec-
lions OF the settlers and cattlemen.
Mr.. Potter was there this month In.
vestigating the drouth situation and
the applications of sheep men for pas
ture and finally decided against com
hencing this practice here.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-07-06
POTATO AND CORN CROP SAFE
Rain in South Dakota to Insure Good
Yields over State.

Yields over State.
The general damage to the small
grain crop or South Dakota by the ex.
cessiyely hot and dry weather of the
first three weeks of June is estimat.
ed at from 30 to 40 per cent This
does ont include fax, which has stead.
lily done we'll in all parts Of the state
When the temperature nearly every
day was in the neighborhood of 100
the corn and potato crops were In the
balance. but timely rains saved both
corn and potatoes. as well as other
crops.
Gardens, pastures and small grain
were benefited greatly by the rains
The unusually cool weather since also
has been beneficial. The rainfall in
one storm which swept over the state
was very heavy, the government
gauge In Sioux Falls showing rain
fall amounting to 1.25 inches of
water.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-07-06
Burke Returns Home.

Congressman Burke passed through
Sioux Falls on his way from Washing
ton to his home at Pierre, where he
will remain a short time. Asked IL
he was a candidate for the Republican
nomination for United States senator
he said: so far ! have given the
matter very little consideration and I
do not know what | shall do. but at
the proper time | will announce my
Intentions"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-07-06

The coroner's jury investigating the
death OF John Steffers OF Stroll. who
died In an Aberdeen hospital as re-
suit Of wounds received In cutting
ARRAY few days gefore at Strool.
pronounced death due to a knife
wound feloniously inflicted by Helmer
Jorgenson. Jorgenson was immediate
~ placed under arrest.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-07-06
Drowning Accident at picnic.

Jacob Huegi, farmer living twelve
miles north of Huron, was drowned In
the Jim river while bathing. He WIS
unmarried. thirty-three years old and
came to this country eight years ago
Finishing picnic dinner with friends
he threw off his clothing and dived
into the water from a bridge and
failed to come to the surface The
body was recovered an hour later.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-07-06

Charged with Kidnapping his two
small children from his wife from
whom he is separated. Steve Veto OF
Deadwood. Slovenian, was arrested
and lodged In the county jail. Mrs.
Veto is suing for divorce and alleges
that Veto took the children without
permission or the court
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-07-06
IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Happenings Of a Week Through
out the State.
GAMBLE RAPS RECIPROCITY
United States Senator Calls Il Blow
at Agricultural Interests Of
the Country.

Calling the reciprocity agreement
Severe and unwarranted blow at
the agricultural interests OF our coun.
try" Senator Robert j. Gamble OF
South Dakota continued In the senate
the attack on the measure which was
begun by progressive senators.
Senator Gamble declared he was a
Republican and a protectlonist, but
that he felt 1t his duty to oppose and
vote against the reciprocity measure
as 1t now stood He said he would
favor reciprocity with Canada that
was based on justice and equal treat
ment to all interests.
ITO my mind reciprocity means re-
ciprocal and fall exchanges between
different countries as far as may be
In noncompeting products" he said.
1T seems to me fair and Just re-
ciprocal arrangement between the
United States and Canada that is Just
and fair to every interest is much to
be desired. do not wish to be under.
stood as opposing such a reciprocal
agreement"
1.-THE measure proposed" said Sena-
tor Gamble, lis unjust, unfair, I'M
Republican and is in violation OF the
declared and settled policy of the
party for more than generation. 1t
means to me serious blow to the
American farmer which places him In
unequal and unfair competition with
his Canadian rival without any fair or
just compensation.
Not Republican Policy.
II cannot persuade myself that in
any sense this agreement follows the
rule OF our party faith In the policy OF
either protection or reciprocity. AS far
as I am concerned | cannot vote for
its enactment or It's ratification. Had
II been proposed by the opposition
could readily appreciate that 1t is in
line somewhat with their sympathy
and their policy"
Senator Gamble pointed out that the
measure had been passed both times
In the house of representatives with
a majority of the Republicans against
IL.
Referring to President Taft and his
participation in the matter. Senator
Gamble expressed confidence in the
wisdom. character. patriotism and
unselfish devotion to the public of the
president OF the United States"
with the highest respect for the
president" he said. land with great
confidence In his wisdom, am unable
to follow him In the proposed legisla-
ton. have no criticism to make
upon the president for the course he
has pursued would have preferred.
however. that congress In the first In.
stance had been advised with and con.
suited therein and we would not then
have here proposition of executive
origin which we can only arbitrarily
dispose OF"
The bill was referred to as re-
vision OF the tariff so far as the farm
ers' products were concerned without
any equivalent reduction OF duty on
the things he is compelled to buy.
The Lamar register., 1911-12-06
Cats Long Walk to Old Home.


The story Of . notable journey OF a
cat from Kingston. Surrey. England.
to its former home at Glastonbury. in
Somersetshire. . distance OF about 1873
miles. is now told by an astonished
correspondent
In April last cat. notified gray
and described - half Persian in
breed. was sent from Glastonbury.
where it had been reared. to the ma
ron of the Kingston Nursing home.
It was sent In . packing case drilled
with air holes and obviously the ami
ral had no opportunity OF marking
he points Of its Journey Soon after
arrival at Kingston the cat was lost
and despite the most diligent search
ing no trace Of II could be found.
The matron Of the nursing home has
low received . letter from Glaston-
bury stating that the cat has found It's
way hack to its old home. II arrived
emaciated and foot-sore and appar-
emily had walked the whole of the
1913 miles.
The letter describes the cat on its
arrival as "a mere shadow of its for
mer self" and expresses the belief
that although terribly weak through
its wanderings. II can be nursed back
to a healthy condition.
The Lamar register., 1911-12-06

She was maiden all forlorn. Alas!
that in this rich end powerful land a
girl should be in such a plight and
none by to pity. The play was the
stirring drama. THE Apes Revenge.
and the maiden all forlorn had been
decoyed into The heart OF the dank
and dreadful forest by the villain and
left there. bound hand and foot in the
cave that was inhabited by the terror
OF the underworld. the fearsome great
ape
"Ha. Ha. gurri" cried the villain.
as he made on 70 partake OF shandy-
gan In the winU- This is to DEFY
Montmorency Dc Wowwow. Present
ly the ape VIII return. and you will
be no more! FArewell!"
Presently the pad-pad OF the great
apes feet was heard Nearer and
nearer 1t crept. and the beautiful one
shrieks rent the air. In the distance
her lovers horso was heard approach.
ing. but he could never reach her In
Time to save ha9.
"Oh." she moaasd. what shall | do
what shall Cot"
Then like Q bolt from the blue.
came the solut1oa Of the awful prob
lem from . young man in the gallery
Throw It sons nuts. miss" he sug-
gested. and th0oby utterly grabbed
the finest situas1oa In the play.-An-
swers.
The Lamar register., 1911-12-06
JvveolOo First Aid.

Children ranging in age from nine
to twelve years successfully resorted
to 'nrst AID b treating q wound
when one Of . party of six was bitten
by a copperhsaA snake while they
were gathering chestnuts.
The snake sank Its fangs into the
leg Of Thomas Nee. Jr.. aged ten. when
the boy stepped on IT. Katheryn Cos
tsllo. aged nine. tore ribbons from her
hair and with the assistance Of Mi
chasl Costello and Madeline Nee i'm
provised q torniquet In = manner that
won the praise Of the surgeons who
later treated the wound. The boy
win recover.-Connellsvills CORE
spoudsncs Pittsburg ispatch.
The Lamar register., 1911-12-06

DR.. X. C. Sapero. the well known
eye. ear. nose. and throat specialist
OF Denver. will again be at Lamar
Saturday, December 10th.
Consultation and examination free
Cali early at the Ben Mar hotel.
The Lamar register., 1911-12-06

Il DO hope" said the man Who
struggles to be blithe and gay. that
this fear Of the airship's being utilized
By smugglers will be realized"
What an unpatrfotic wish!"
II can't help IL II would give me
such a chance to refer to . smuggIer
a. Z misbehayitor."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1911-03-03

Continued next week.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14
SENATE CONFEREES WRANGLE
OVER INDIAN APPROPRIATIONS

Washington, d. c., Feb. 14.-The
house and senate conferees on the In
dian appropriation bill are tied up in
bad tangle over the proposed amend
ment to open the Five Civilized Tribes
roll for the enrolment of between 200
and 200 Indians who. the house com.
mittee believes, are entitled to appear
on the rolls.
So acute is this contest, with Sena-
tor Owen. Representative Carter and
the tribal attorneys opposing the open
ing of the rolls, that Chairman Burke
of the house committee on Indian af
fairs has declared to Representative
Mcclure and Carter that the commit
tee will not consider their respective
bills for the final settling of the tribal
affairs until the rolls are opened to
admit the Indians. which the commit
tee thinks should be enrolled.
Unless the senate conferees agree to
this enrolment, says Chairman Burke
the bill looking to the sale of the In
iian lands and winding up their tribal
affairs win not be considered at this
session on the ground that the Indian
affairs should not be closed out until
all who are entitled to enrolment are
so listed.
The contention of the Indians is that
with the rolls once opened to the In
dians which the committee has in mind
general opening of the rolls will be
sought and the final disposition of the
tribal affairs seriously delayed.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14
MEXICAN INsURRECTI0N
IS RAPIDLY DISAPPEARING

Washington, d. G., Feb 14.-In the
opinion of state department officials
the revolutionary movement in Mexico
has degenerated into a mere guerilla
warfare, the so-called insurrectos be-
ing hopelessly divided with each
would-be leader acting on his own ini-
tiatiye. The main concern of the de-
partment is that some of these irres.
ponsible elements may infringe on the
rights of American citizens which is
one explanation of the gathering of
United States troops along the border.
These troops have double function
If the disorderly elements south of the
line attempt to work any harm to the
CONSTRUCTION of the dixie which is to
govern the waters of the Colorado
river, the American troops may be
sent across to guard the property with
the consent of the Mexican govern
ment. Secondly the troops are to see
that the neutrality laws are observed.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14

Iother reason for preferring II TO coal.
During recent years the consumers Of
coal have had regular biennial inter
ruptions to their supply Of fuel by the
controversies between the operators
and the miners over the wage scale
There is no doubt that the consumers
are becoming tired of these shutdowns
and are inclined to welcome other fuels
Of which they may be assured steady
supply. The effect Of the competition
Of oil and gas in 1903 was exhibited
in the decline in price for Oklahoma
coal-from 1903 a ton in 1908 to 81
in 1903. In fact, the year was far from
satisfactory TO the producers, for
while prices were lower. mining ex.
penses we're enhanced by drought
from June to December, which made 1t
necessary to haul water for the boilers
az some of the mines
The number of men employed in
the Oklahoma coal mines increased
from 1851 in 1908 to $3.50 in 1909. The
average production for each man en-
ployed increased from S41 to 359 short
tons. Labor troubles did not interfere
with mining operations in 1909, as
they did in 1908 and 1910
Unfortunately, the large part Of coal
mining in Oklahoma can not properly
be classed as coal mining, most Of the
coal being shot from the solid in spite
Of all that has been said and written
in condemnation of the practice. Shoot
ing from the solid involves less labor
than underwriting the coal, even by
the use OF machines, and the fact that
The practice is permitted has reduced
the quantity Of machine-mined coal.
In 1909 there we're only seven mines
In the state in which machines we're
employed, and the quantity Of machine
mined coal was 50,S12 short tons, or
I.5 per cent Of the total In 1908, 81
l52 tons of coal were machine mined
N 1902, in Indian Territory. 19S,195
ons were undercut by machines.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14
SENATOR BAILEY
DEFENDS L0RIMER
lcOntInued From Page ore.l

tcontInued From Page ore.D
IJackpot' he would have been in il
Ifrom the beginning"
Entering upon a defense Of Mr.. Lor
inner Mr.. Bailey said his habits were
as perfect as a woman's while those
who were assailing him were engaged
in reyeIs. he was making his home at
the Y. NJ. c. A"
The hounds Of hell" togther with
the rich newspapers, had, Mr.. Bailey
charged, entered into conspiracy to
ruin the man.
Referring TO the Lorimer vote In the
Illinois legislature and entering upon
an analysis of the same, the senator
continued:
"Substracting the eleven corrupt
woes from total Of 202. we have an
unchallenged membership of 191 mem
bers who, by virtue OF their position
and of their integrity, were qualified
to elect senator OF these 191 mem
bers, 90 would be majority, and after
deducting every vote against which
the suggestion of dishonesty has been
made, Lorimer would still have 81
as against 81 votes for his opponents.
Under these circumstances no man
could deny that he was entitled to his
seat in this senate as matter of law,
and still less can they deny it as a
matter Of morals, because he had a
clear majority of the honest men in
the legislature. Now, let us apply the
rule proposed by the senators from
Idaho, Iowa and New York and what
result do we reach?
"By keeping these eleven men in
this equation they prevent ninety
seven honest men from effecting an
election over ninety-four honest men,
and this makes it plain that they are
the geneltmen who are giving effect
to the votes of rascals, because by pre-
serving those eleven votes they thus
prevent an honest majority from work
ing out its will"
Declaring then that the law as he
had propounded it would prove to be
the best protection against the bale
full influence of the corruptionists in
our politics." Mr.. Bailey concluded.
mo matter how honest the gentle
men on the other side may be, it is
still true, that in striving to reverse
the precedents of the senate and over
rule the courts of the country they
are seeking to establish doctrine
that will permit dishonest faction
of legislature to disable an honest
majority from choosing a senator to
represent their state"
Many members of the house stood
against the walls while the address
was in process Of delivery, and Mr..
Lorimer himself was In his seat.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14
BROAD PLAN OF RECIPROCITY
URGED BY CHAMP CLARK

Washington, d. c., Feb. 14-Reci-
lprocity with Canada, with all countries
of North and South America, and, in
fact, with all nations, was advocated
lby both President Taft and Champ
Clark speaker-to-be, in addresses at
the opening session of the Pan-Ameri-
can Commercial Conference Monday.
Speeches favoring a closer CONNER
cial union of North and South Aneri-
ca, with frequent reference to the fu-
lture influence of the Panama canal,
were made by Mr. Knox, the secretary
lof state; James A. Farrell. president
of the United States Steel Corpora
tion; Senor Calvo, the Costa Rican
minister to the United States; Senior
lCalderon, the Bolivian minister to the
United States, and Senior Casasus, for
merly the Mexican ambassador to this
country Nearly six hundred dele
gates and almost the entire diplomatic
corps were present
Champ Clark, who had just left the
house of representatives, announced in
his address amid loud applause that
the test vote for immediate considera-
tlon of the Canadian reciprocity bill
had been won by the administration.
Turning to President Taft. he said.
laughingly
That's a document which the pres
ident and myself own in partnership.
But speaking for myself-not for Pres
ident Taft or anyone else-I am for
reciprocity not only with Canada, but
with all South and General American
republics. In fact, I'm in favor of re-
Iciprocity with all nations of the earth.
My principle is that honest trade never
injured any nation yet"
The last speaker and the next
speaker and l." said President Taft,
who followed Mr. Clark, ''have gotten
together on one plank of platform;
We're both rather heavy men, and
hope it'll support us. It's a great pleas
Iure to be with him in the promotion
of trade in one part of the world He's
in favor Of reciprocity in all parts of
the world, and so am I.
i have no doubt" added the presi-
dent, that as commercial relations be-
come wider and The Hague tribunals
purpose in preventing war becomes
better understood, the union of all
these countries on this side of the
world will be an example to the rest
of the world of what can be done by
international union for the purpose of
maintaining peace
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14
COAL PRODUCTION SHOWS
EFFECT OF COMPETITION

In the United States geological sur
yey's preliminary review Of the coal
mining Industry in 1908, II was stat.
ed that the production in Oklahoma
was about the same as in 1908. Com
plete returns show that there was a
slight Increase in 1909, the production
for the two years being respectively,
2.94s,1 and 3.119.377 short tons. The
increase OF III, ,261 short tons, or 5.S
per cent, was Jess than might have
been expected from the normal de-
velopment Of the regions dependent on
Oklahoma for fuel, and seems still
less as representing recovery from
the depression OF 1908. The produc-
ton in 1909 was smaller than the rec
ord output of 1907 by more than half
a million tons.
Among the reasons for the relative
retrogression In the production Of Ok
lahoma coal, the competition Of crude
petroleum from the mid-continent field
has first place. In 1908 that field pro-
duced 4S,S2S,S1O barrels of crude pc
troleum. and in 1909 approximately
100000 barrels, of which probably
about 10 per cent was used for fuel
and was equivalent to displacement
OF 100000 tons Of coal. Aside from
the natural advantages possessed by
oil In ease in handling and in freedom
from cinders and ashes. there is an
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14
oreaon Plan is Adopted.
3y Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Des Moines, Ia. Feb. l4.-The Iowa
senate today passed the Oregon plan
primary bill. II passed the house last
week.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14

MARRY = Ladies and gentlemen.
some wealthy. Lists 10c Matrimonial
Bureau, Enid, Okla
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We are authorized to announce the
name Of Jacob Smith for the Office Of
City Marshal for the city Of Vinita,
subject to the democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14

| hereby announce myself candi-
date for City Marshal, subject to the
Democratic primary. WILL BAxLEY.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce H. r. Clark candidate for City
Marshal, subject to the action of the
democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14

desire to announce that am can
didate for City Marshal. subject to
the action Of the democratic primary.
II. c. CHATTERTON.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-14

! hereby announce myself candi-
date for City Marshal, subject to the
Democratic primary. BEN WILLIAMS.