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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17

The recent presentation Of charges
to the senate committee on privileges
and elections impugning the election
Of Isaac Stephenson. United States SEN
ator from Wisconsin, indicates anoth-
er investigation. rtvaling the Lorimer
case in interest. The investigation
first was made by a joint committee
Of the Wisconsin legislature, which
found 40 direct violation of law, and
subsequently by a special committee
of the Wisconsin senate, which in its
report made a variety Of charges.
The documents received by the sen
ate direct from the Wisconsin legisla-
ture request a congressional investiga-
ton Of the charges against Senator
Stephenson. The report Of the Wis
consin state senate's special commit
tee declared MI. Stephenson's election
to be the result of corruption and al
legged that SLOT 900 had been spent in
his behalf. Senator Stephenson and
expenditures in the campaign were
legitimate. Books showing the pay
ment Of $9S.OOO. it is said, were ex-
hibited before the Wisconsin commit
tee.
Senator Stephenson is a native Of
the province of New Brunswick. Can
ada. and is eighty-two years old. In
1915 he removed to Wisconsin and for
many years was engaged in the lum-
Der trade. in which he acquired a large
fortune. He is a Republican in poll
tics, and before becoming a senator
he served three terms in the house Of
representatives. He was elected to
the United States senate in 1907 to
I'LL out the unexpired term of John G.
Spooner and was reelected for the
full term in 1909. His term will ex-
pire in 1915.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17

MANAGER OF ST. LoU1s ION AND
SOME OF HIS STARS.
the league on tiptoe and from the
jump his poor weaklings dashed out
like champions. 1t was not the men
%playing-it vas just Rogers inspira-
ton. He got out of the team all the
baseball in those misfts. But that
was little, and when it burned out
the team sank back into its normal
place.
Last year Roger had an improved
club. but n still weak in two vital
departments-hitting and pitching. 1t
had probably the worst outfit of seven
inning fingers in either league. The
exceptions were Sallee and Harmon.
Last year., too, Roger made his annual
play. EARLY in the season he drove
his men hard, and at one time he had
every club in the league save Pittsburg
guessing as to the possibilities of his
finish. But the team was not natively
strong enough to stand up, and the SUI
perior quality Of Brooklyn's pitching
showed that club in sixth place, ahead
| Of the Cardinals.
This year with a team that is a
replica Of last seasons club, with the
exception Of three good pitchers, Bres-
nahan is ono more ravishing the
league with his terrors.
The fans are asking themselves IL
this is a third flash In the pan-if the
native strength in the club makeup is
sufficient to enable It to stand up IN.
der q campaign for a one-two.three
berth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
STANAGE AFTER RECORD.

Detroit Backstop Says He Will Catch
In Every Game This Season.
Barring accident, Oscar Stanage, the
Tigers star backstop. proposes to
break the record this year in the mat
ter of games he intends to catch.
Stanage expects to be behind the bat
in every game the Tigers play this
year, barring accidents, of course. He
feels that he can accomplish this feat
with credit to himself, and as Jen-
nings is none too long on catchers he
is encouraging Stanage in his inten-
lions. Stanage, by the way. has de-
veloped into a first class catcher. He
works easily behind the bat, uses good
judgment and makes his work easy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
LOOK OUT FOR
ST. LOUIS team
Bresnahan and His Band Of PHI
TosseTs Playing Great Ball.
IS IT A FLASH IN THE Pan?
Last Season and Ono Before Cardinals
Caused Leaders e Worry and Then
Blew Up-cIub Looks Stronger Than
By TOMMY CLARK.

By TOMMY CLARK.
Diamond experts all over the coun-
try have been figuring only four teams
New York, Chicago, Pittsburg and
| Philadelphia-in the hunt for the pen
nant in the National league. But few
words have been said about the st.
Louis Cardinals, yet that team has
been going along lately, winning with
surprising regularity. Any one who
thinks that Roger Bresnahan's team
is out of the race has another guess
coming to him. They r not far be-
hind the leaders at present, and if
they continue to play as well as they
have in the past month it will not be
long before they are right at the top
rung of the ladder. fighting for the
main position.
Much credit for the showing of the
team belongs to Roger Bresnahan.
This is his third season with the Car
dinals-the last Of his present con-
tract. He started with absolutely
nothing-the worst outfit that has
probably gone to the wars in the Ma
tional league since the American be-
came a major organization.
In individual makeup he has i'm
proved the club somewhat since that
time, but not marvelously. Yet each
year Roger throws a scare into the
opposition and threatens, at least for
a time, to run them all into their
caves. The very first season, with that
awful excuse of an outfit, Roger had
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
CATCHER THOMAS BOASTS
OF HIS LUCK.

"You can call me a lucky ball
player" says Catcher Ira Thorn
as Of the Athletics, "for l have
been literally canned into two
worlds series. The New Workers
sent me to Detroit in time to
take part in the melon cutting
with the Cubs, and then the De-
troits turned me over to the Ath.
letics to take part in another
struggle for post-season gold. /
believe this is a record that no
other player can boast Of"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
Defense of the McNamaras.

Leo NJ. Rapport Of Indianapolis.
first assistant to Clarence barrow in
the defense of John j. and James B.
Mcnamara, charged with dynamiting
the Los Angeles Times and other SINH
lar crimes. has for some time beer
counsel for the International Associa
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
FITZPATRICK SEEKS TITLE.

YaIo's star Athlete VIII SO After All
Around Championship.
Yale will have a representative In
the all round national championship
this year. John R. Fitzpatrick, the cap.
tain Of the track team and star end of
the football eleven, has decided to
compete in this event at the champion.
ship meet, which will be held in Chi
cage July 20.
Fitzpatrick is a great all round ath-
lete. He has great ability with the
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

A debating contest which is one Of
the oldest and best known traditions
of the university is about to be riyived
after lapse of three years. 1t is the
CARRIER cup contest. Several years ago
Judge Milton CARRIER of Enid offered
a handsome cup as prize to be de-
hated for annually by the senate and
Forum literary societies. The senate
won the cup three times twice in con-
tests and once by default. Since that
time the Forum has declined in
strength and has not tried to cope with
the senate for possession of the trophy.
This year the Forum has been
strengthened by the admission of Ellis,
who gained first place in the prelim-
mary collegiate debate, and several
others almost as strong. In view Of
this fact it has once more challenged
the senate. The senate is nothing
loath since four of the six men who
made the debating squad this year are
senator's, and it is probable that one
Of the old time. stirring contests will
be arranged
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

'tHaskell wept," was the headlines in
a Kansas City paper giving an ac-
count of banquet few nights ago in
Kansas City at which Ex-Governor Has
kell was the chief speaker When
Senator-elect James A. Reed referred
to Haskell as man who had been
bounded and persecuted on account of
his great fight on the interests" then
Haskell like Joseph of old, wept aloud
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

The students in the department of
German are planning to give an up-to-
date play in German accompanied by
one act of Schiller's immortal drama,
Wilhelm Tell The act is to be the
one in which the Alpine hero shoots
the apple from his sons head. As the
play is to be given in German it is
creating unusual interest at the uni
versity, being the first attempt of the
kind for several years. The apple will
likely be shot off in the American fash
ion, which is to say that the marks
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

George A. Bucklin, who graduated in
'03 has just been appointed consul
general in Guatemala. Mr.. Bucklin
has been in the consular service for
several years and his recent success
comes in acknowledgement Of the en-
viable record he has made. We may
expect to hear of George as central
figure in one of those frequent Central
American comic opera wars in the near
future
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27


The Oklahoma legislature may now
adjourn sine die on the fourth of
March without taxing its mind as to
whether 1t were advisable to be or not
to be a soIon in an extra session with
a compensation of two dollars per day
No extra session is necessary. The
Forum literary society of the university
has taken up the matter of enaeting
state laws and win transaeting what
ever business the legislature has been
unable TO reach. The Forumites are
in the legislative battle up to their
necks and the combat between the var
ious factions is waxing hot. The Inde-
pendents, lead by Honest Abe Ellis,
winner of first place in the recent con-
test held to choose the university inter
collegiate debators, seem to have a
plurality over the democrats and re-
publicans and are controlling legisla-
ton. The terms of Office of the var
ious state officials have been extended
to six years. with the proviso that no
state officer can Immediately succeed
himself or assist in the election of his
successor. Other legislation as radical
is being enacted and the sessions are
about as heated as those of the ordin-
airy legislative body.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27
Acquiring Real knowledge.

We begin to understand thing
uuly only after we have forgotten
thas which we had studied. I will
not come nearer knowing q subject
so long AZ | will suppose that my
attitude toward 1t had been estab-
Iished by q learned man. In order
to know q subject thoroughly must
approach 1t as something entirely
foreign to me.-Thoreau.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27
Watch Your Temper.

A kind-hearted persons rage soon
cools when he looks into the terror.
rejecting eyes Of child or dog, and
sees what wonder, what fear. what
protest, his storm has awakened. He
sees the injustice Of his display OF
feeling. Each one. can discover q
recipe for anger-cooling and each one
should quickly discover and speedily
apply 1t.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

The junior class of the college OF
arts and sciences at the state univer-
sity is planning to stage faculty bur-
lesque next spring to help defray the
expense OF publishing the college an
nual which is a product of the junior
organization. The preliminary ar
rangements have been made and the
plot and cast Of characters will soon be
announced. When the faculty burles-
que was given two years ago the aim
was to present catchy take-offs on the
well known members of the faculty
without deyoting attention to plot but
the junior class of this year Is more
ambitious. The old method of pre-
senting burlesques Of the instructors
will be resorted TO but everything Is
to be woven into an original and well
defined plot, adding much to the merit
of the performance. The burlesque
presented in the past have scored big
hits as the undergraduates have always
depleted with laughable realism the
foibles and eecentricities of the pro-
fessors. The performance of this year
is expected to eclipse all past efforts,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

Professor Gould has kept number
of stenographers busy during the past
week copying the address which he Is
to deliver before the Southern Com
mercial Congress which convenes at
Atlanta. Ca, during the second week in
March. The speech is said to be one
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27
oh. NO.

Dubbs--"was II a serious accident7"
swiftleigh-"Not 1t all. Only two
pedestrians killed and the motor car
wasn't even scratched. I'm glad, too.
for had Just had II revarnished. -
Tit-Blts
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27
In sunday school.

Teacher What happened to Lots
Rife?" Young America-"I suppose
Fou mean about her turning to salt,
but that looks to me like yellow
Journal story"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27
Ia Missouri.

Up from the Missouri woods comes
The story that at . recent camp meet
ing the minister discoursed at length
on "A Dark and Endless He'll" at
the conclusion of the sermon the con-
gregation started singing: "Tell Moth
or I'll Be There."-Et. Louis State
Democrat.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

prints on an average one hundred and
fifty pages Of advertising each issue
and claims to print 65O,00O copies a
month for which they now charge $500
a page The magazine can very well
stand the raise.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

The proposition to increase the post
age on the advertising sections OF per
iodcal publications from one cent a
pound TO three cents pound is get
ting at the matter in a business-like
way at least. Everybody's Magazine
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27
Between heIahhons.

"That thermometer bought is ,
fraud. 1t hain't brought on no ex-
naordinary weather" You've got the
wrong idea, Peleg. A thermometer
won't act like lightning rod
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

Charles Kaupke, graduate from the
college of engineering of the univer-
sity, writes from Maxwell, Cal, where
he is employed on a 25O,0O0 acre irri-
cation project in the Sacramento val
ley, that he will locate permanently in
the coast state
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

The people of Oklahoma are taxed
enough without going into the railroad
business.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

Oklahoma went into the saloon bus
mess with disastrous results, now will
she go into the railroad businessg
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27
sound EeenemIe ssnss.

II would be better to spend money
b abolishing the slums than TO spend
It in dealing with their results.-Ex-
change.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

The university orchestra, which the
press of Oklahoma has declared to be
the best orchestra in the state, is now
on a tour of the east side, in charge of
President A. Grant Evans and Dean
Hoimberg Of the school of fine acts.
The first performance was given in
Oklahoma City Tuesday night. A large
crowd greeted the student musicians
and number after number was heartily
encored From Oklahoma City the or
chestra went to Muskogee. Perform
ances will be given in Muskogee, Wag-
oner, Okmulgee and Sapulpa before
the trip is concluded.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

man will probably miss the mark un-
less a Cleveland county punkin is sub
stituted for the classic pippin.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

of the abiest and biggest boosts for
Oklahoma that ever originated in the
Land Of the Fair God" and It is be-
lieved that the business interests Of
the south will sit up and take notice
in a literal way when the well known
local scientist reveals the wonderful
wealth and resources Of the newest
state. Prof. Gould speaks on the first
night, President Taft on the second
night, and ex-President Roosevelt on
the third night, which does not in the
least go to show that Dr. Gould will be
candidate against that other peda-
gogue, Woodrow Wilson, to succeed
Mr.. Taft as president of the United
States.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-27

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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24
T. w. Quinlan Moves Office.

T. w. Quinlan has moved his
law Office to the Hay Bldg, 9th
and Washington streets
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24
EDITORIAL
Zion Baptist Notes.

Mr.. Editor of The Forum: Will
you allow me space in the columns
of your very excellent paper to
announce to the public the coming
Of the greatest talking man of any
race or nationality upon the
earth? He is the mouthpiece for
the National Baptist convention.
Yes, Mr. Editor, he talks with his
mouth, head, hands and feet Sir,
he talks all over. You just ought
to come and see him talk besides
hearing him!
This talking man is the Rev.
VIM. Beckham, S. 7. d., Field
Secretary National Baptist con-
vention. Rev. Vim. Beckham,
ID. D., will preach at the Zion Bap-
fist church Sept. 3 at z 80 p. m.
Don t fail to hear him.
The public is cordially invited.
You will be paid for coming.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24

Although William B. Mckinley
of the Nineteenth District of Hi
nois is one of the wealthiest mem
bers in Congress, he is one of the
quietest and most unassuming
Of men, says Leslie's. Those who
know him at close range tell
many a story of his kindly heart
and generous nature.
Zone hot day." says a man as
ISOLATED with Mr.. Mckinley in
business, s'we were at work in
the Office when little dog came
sneaking in to escape the misery
of blistering sidewalks. A worse
specimen of tattered dog | never
saw. 1t was mud-stained and
owned a bushy, unkept coat that
made hot weather horror to it.
It's ears were ragged and there
was hunted, homeless look in its
pathetic eyes. II turned these
pathetic eyes on Mckinley. who
was trying to catch up with hard
days work. In a few minutes he
laid down his pen, left the room
and returned with a bowlful of
water. / was called away.
"When / came back | found the
Congressman with a newspaper
spread over his knees, and upon it
stood that dog. A pair of scissors
which had cut off millions of dol
lars in coupons was shearing away
at the ragged coat of the wretched
little beast, which was looking up
with almost human gratitude in
its pathetic eyes.
"What are you doingf' |
asked.
+" I'm getting the hot coat off
this poor little pup. He's in mis-
cry answered the Congressman
in his quiet way"
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24
Some Prominent Colored People
+. of Decatur.

These are people who own good
property and are doing business
or are worthy of emulation on &C
count of their future promise:
Mrs. Bowman, hair dresser and
real estate owner; H. Singleton,
property owner and proprietor of
the finest restaurant run by col
ored man in Central Illinois; Mrs.
Hollinger, property owner and
restaurant keeper; A. Barnes, res
taurant; H. A. Watkins, property
owner and real estate; G. Il. Wat
kins, mail carrier; Mr. Stewart
mail carrier and property owner
Josh Jacobs, property owner and
barber; J. A. Crockett, pastor; J.
T. Morrow, pastor; Chas. Belle &
Co, Mr.. Hunt.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24
The African Movement.

Some few weeks ago colored
man was through here advocating
the establishment of a colony in
Europe or Africa or any other
place outside of America. He does
not argue that it is feasible to
move all of these 100000 col
ored people, but he does think it a
good idea to have such a colony
as a refuge. We have not given
the project serious consideration
but believe that the idea is not
altogether bad one. America is
the inherent home of the colored
people who help develop her re-
sources and make her institutions
what they are, by sacrificing the
best blood it produced. They are
a part and parcel of the nation
and will always be a factor in the
body polite, but a colony estab-
lished is not inimical to our well
fare.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24
Silver Wedding a Success.

The silver wedding anniversary
at Zion church of Rev. and Mrs
A. w Williams, Aug. 20-22, was
a grand success, both as social,
literary and financial affair. An
excellent program was rendered
and at the banquet most eloquent
and humorous toasts were said.
B. H. Bellamy presided and did
credit to himself and the occasion.
Many useful and ornamental
presents were given. Among the
most worthy was a $500 purse,
presented to Mrs. Williams by the
ladies. Special credit is due the
ladies of the church.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24
Home-C Coming Reunion Friday,
Sept. 20, at Twins Park.

The program is made up of lit
erary. musical and athletic novel
ties Watch for the bills.
The following speakers have ac-
cepted the invitation to be pres
emit: Ex-Gov. Richard Yates, Ma
Tor Otis B Duncan and Hon. G. S,
Gibbs.
SAMUEL ALEXANDER,
Chairman of the Day.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24
Married at Peoria.

Rev. B. N. Murrell of the Mt.
Zion Baptist church and Miss
Frances Turpin, both Of Peoria,
were married last week. This
came as a surprise to many of his
parishioners and the people of
Peoria. Rev. Murrell is quite an
intellectual man and beloved by
all Miss Turpin is a charming
young lady and valiant church
worker.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24

Miss Alice Giles, Mrs. E. L.
Rogers and Rev. w. F. Walker of
Grace M. E. church left Tuesday
afternoon via Wabash railway for
Hannibal, Mo-, where they are at
tending the district conference of
the M. z. church.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24

Music.
Inyocation-Rev. Collins, A. M.
E. Church.
Short prelude.
Scripture Reading Rev. E. Fl.
Borden, d. d.
Solo aud chorus.
Welcome address in behalf of
citizens Mayor j. s. Schnepp.
Welcome address in behalf of
ministers-Rev. j. II. Sydes, d. d.
In behalf of Sunday school-T.
w. Warrick, S. S. Supt.
In behalf Of churches Prof. S.
j. Williams.
In behalf of business Men s
League Mr.. ]. E. Thompson.
Response in behalf Of Associa-
tion-Rev. -.
Rev. G.. G. Mason, d. D., L. L. D.,
Moderator and Master of Cere-
monies.
A reception will be given at 3
o 'clock.
Church Directory.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Sunday School at 8; preaching at
1870 a. m. and 7 p. M. B. Y. P.
u, 5 p. m. Home and Foreign
Missionary Society Thursday at
2 80 p m. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day, 7 30 p. m.
Marching must be done for God
and His church.
Rev. S. L. Edwards, Pastor and
clerk Of ministers and Deacon
Union.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24

Mrs. Jessie West, who has been
i'll the past two weeks, is much
improved, being able to leave hel
room.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24

Miss Alice Williams, who has
been visiting her mother and
friends, will leave in few days
for her home.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24

Mrs. Pearl Nelson, who has been
quite i'll, is much improved.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-24
Church Directory.
LINCOLN, ILL.

Mrs. Arthur Benson and sister,
Mrs. Graves, of Mexico, Mo-,
have been ill at their home on
Pekin street, for the past few
days.