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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-02-09
Whence cometh Civilization.
To the Editor of the Chieftain:

" u LuS
Captain White, your associate edi-
tor, who is an authority on a great
number of matters, and who has been
writing very readable articles on a
@ range of subjects in your paper re-
Gently, varying from How to Make
a Fortune on the Swamp Lands of
Texas" to successful "Rat-Terrier Pup
Culture" has very clever article in
yesterdays Chieftain giving his rea-
sons for believing the Bible.
Without desiring in any manner to
question the Captains beliefs, or cast
any reflections on his peculiar methods
Of reasoning, l want to ask the Cap
tain a few pointed questions.
ask Captain White to state over
his signature whether or not the
Bible was and is inspired? Does he
believe that God upheld the institu-
tions of Polygamy and Slavery?
Do you believe Captain White, that
God commanded Joshua to assassinate
babes in the cradle? Do you believe
that the Infinite taught belief in
witchcraft?
Do you believe that the Bible teaches
equality for women?
Do you believe that God commanded
a father to put his SON to death for
disobedience?
Do you believe in the account of
creation as given in Genesis, and if so,
how do you account for grass growing
before the sun was made?
Do you believe that the God of the
Bible is a God of Mercy? If so, how
do you reconcile your belief with this
passage: Il will make my arrows
drunk with blood, and my sword shall
devour flesh. Thy foot may be dipped
in the blood of thine enemies?"
Do you believe Captain White that
the Ruler Of the Universe caused the
she-bears to tear forty-two children
because they made light of the fact
that a prophet was bald-headed?
Do you believe that the three com
mandments given to Noah after the {
food did anything toward the great {
civilization that you are pleased to {
give the Bible the entire credit for? /,
] trust that you win have time to {
give us an unequivocal answer to the
queries propounded without the usual
pious evasion or the very speeious y
I Mother argument a
After all Captain, how fortunate it G
is that we have not followed the teach b
ings of our mothers, for if we had, you a
would doubtless be living in a cave e
In the banks of Bull creek and tomor- In
row morning would be armed with h
stone out hunting a snake for your din a
ner. n
In conclusion, | would urge you to Ia
read the writing of the great philoso-
phers and reformers before you as
scribe the greatness Of the present
to the Bible.
You will find that civilization has B
in spite of the Bible and lin
hat the nationalist in every age has Ie,
TODD for the rights of man, and in lth
his connection allow me to say that lth
We as Americans should never utter Ire
he name of Thos. Paine without alec
Caiing of reverence, as il was his pen Ter
hat FIRST wrote these words THE led
inited States of America lin
For an example of the civilization w,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-02-09

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FOR RENT
THE CLINTON. ISIS Q St NV
Overlooking 18th street.
New and up todate building; cleo. lights3
phones: only one left. $37.5
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Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
Mr.. Woods Goes East.

According to a news dispatch sent
out from Fort Dodge, Hon. Frank
p. Woods, who is member of the
national republican congressional
committee. has gone east to work in
the interest Of republican candidates
for congress. Before going Mr..
Woods forgot to state where he is
at as regards the contest between
Roosevelt and Taft. This is probab-
ly only an oversight, as Mr.. Woods
is on record in favor of congression-
al candidates boldly stating where
they stand upon all questions before
the people. 1t is likely he will make
public statement in a few days,
as his constituency would like to
hear from him,
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
CITY COUNCIL tran
SACT BUSINESS
The Heating Proposition-To Over
haul Hydrants, New Sidewalk
Ordered, Etc.

At the regular meeting of the city
council at the city hall last evening
the business men who are interested
in the heating system for the 900
block on Second street were given
permission to continue with thier
plans for the new plant, with the
understanding that they are to ap-
ply to the city for franchise next
spring,
The cemetery committee were in
structed to investigate the condition
of the fence surrounding the south
and west side of Graceland cemetery
and should they find it necessary.
start the building of a new fence.
Last Sunday it was reported that
some cattle had broken through the
wire fence on the west and south
sides of the burying ground and had
trampled some of the foliage. The
complaint will have the attention
of the committee and if found nee
essary they have the power to build
the new fence at once.
Several complaints from citizens
have been presented to the council
in connection with the city water
hydrants, saying they leak and are
the cause of much mud in the streets.
The water committee were directed
to look into this matter and have the
hydrants overhauled for the coming
winter.
A resolution by which the city is
to start the work on the sidewalk
east from Bank street bridge was
passed last evening. Some time ago
the council instructed the land own
ers of this section to see to this work
and have it started by September
18th. However. as no attention was
paid to their demand, the city will
build the sidewalks.
The usual city bills were present.
ed and allowed.
The council adjourned until Octo-
ber Z, at s o'clock in the evening.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
THE ELECTROL|ER
PROJECT ON SENECA
East -Enders Will Doubtless Install
New Lights Within a
eE Short Time.

Although the project of securing
electroliers for Seneca street is not
yet consumated, it is practically as
sured that within the next few days
enough funds to pay for them will
be forthcoming. ...
Shortly after the purchase of the
new poles ON Des Moines street was
made the Seneca street merchants,
not to be out done by their uptown
neighbors, began to sit up and take
notice. AS yet no special effort on
the part of those interested in the
movement has been necessary, the
booster spirit being strong enough
to make the east-enders wish to sub
scribe for the Improvement and
those who have signed for the new
lights have done so voluntarily. The
cost of the poles for the proposed
district will in all probability
amount to more than $1,500 and
about $1,000 of this amount is said
to be already pledged. In the COM
ing few days the gentlemen who
favor the new lights will attempt to
get the signature of every business
man on the street in order that the
project may 60 through. Although
they have not yet definitely fixed the
location of the poles on Seneca
street, it is probable that they will
be installed from the Northwestern
depot to the city park. They will
also try to secure enough funds to
put the new lights on the market
square in sufficient numbers to have
it as we'll lighted as the street.
This movement on the part of the
Des Moines street and Seneca street
property owners is leading the resi-
dents on Wilson avenue to consider
the matter of lights for their street.
A citizen of the avenue was heard
to say today that the matter would
be taken up in short time. Elec-
troliers on this avenue would be a
long step towards identifying it
during the evening hours.
Webster City has already gained
a reputation as being one of the
best lighted towns of its size in
Iowa, and the added electroliers
which now seem assured will put
it in class by itself -.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
PAUL GILMORE COM
ING NOVEMBER 10th
Manager Hyatt Closes Engagement
With Popular Favorite of
Local Theatregoers.

Manager Hyatt of the armory op-
era house has added another feature
attraction to his list of high class
theatrical numbers for the season
of 1928. The contract closing an
engagement with Paul Gilmore was
received yesterday, and he with his
company will appear here Novem-
Der goth in Havoc"
Mr.. Gilmore first appeared in this
city in cat Yale" and his initial
visit made him a local favorite.
Since that time he has been seen
at the armory in "The Boys of Com
pany B." and "The Wheel of Love-"
and each performance was accorded
a large attendance. Local theatre
patrons will be glad to hear of the
engagement of his company.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
HEATING MATTER
IS NOW SETTLED
Council and Committee get Together
and Work of Installing Al
ready Under Way.

At the council meeting last night
action was taken making it possible
for the Business Mems Heating Com
pany of Webster City to proceed
with the work of installing their
plant and connecting with the city
mains A contract was entered in
to between them and the council
and it is agreed that the company
shall ask for a franchise at the
spring election. The council requir-
ed a bond to protect the interests
of the city. Work. on the plant is
already under way and B. Ermels,
who has the contract, thinks he will
have it in and be able to serve Gus
toners by the middle of next month.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
Asks for Divorce.

Bertha Keesee has filed petition
in the Office of the clerk of the dis
trict court asking for divorce from
her husband, Harold Keesee. The
parties were married in this coun-
ty in March, 1895, and lived togeth.
er until the 23rd of September
1912. Cruelty and non-support are
charged. They have four children
ranging In age from to II years
They reside in Ellsworth. where Mr.
Keesee is engaged in the dray and
livery business. A division OF the
property and custody of the three
daughters are asked.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
Annual Glass Hunt.

The time for the annual class
hunt OF the local high school has
been fixed for next Friday evening
when the seniors will hide and the
juniors hunt. If the latter are sue
cessful in discovering the haunts of
all the seniors they will be ban
quoted at their expense. Otherwise
the juniors will be the hosts. In
past years the seniors have always
been the guests but the juniors OF
this year are determined that the
tables shall be turned in their fav-
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

Word has been received from Mrs
Michael House, who recently went
to st. Paul sor an extended visit
with a daughter and in hopes of ben
citing her health, saying she stood
the trip very well and was very glad
she had decided to go. This is the
first time Mrs. House has been away
from this city farther than Dun
combe and she has lived here since
1869.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
Go TO Sioux CITY.

Councilmen Essig and Ross and
City Superintendent Mullins leave
this evening for Sioux City to at
tend the annual convention of the
Iowa League Of municipalities which
will be in session there for the COM
ing three days. 1t is expected that
the annual meeting this year will be
of especial profit and interest to all
who attend.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
Real Estate Transfers.

Elizabeth J. Hook and hush to
Sanford Johnson-wd-lots Is and
16, blk 2, Stratford-s2,100O0.
Alice E. Kennedy and hush to /
J. Sayrs-wd--lot 6 and VIZ Z, R.
r. addition, w. C.-$1, 200.
E. S. Bishop and VT to Louis A.
Montandon-wd-lot 8, blk 8, o. &
w. addition, w. C.-$1, 10000.
p. J. Christianson and VT to stone
wd-2 acres in sw ne 90
S6-24.--S1210
w. ]. Covil and VT to Anna Coop.
er--wd--lot l, blk 61. w. c.
$4,000.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
SHAKESPEARE'S
TWELFTH NIGHT
Story Of Play Which Will be Seen
at the Armory Opera House
Next Thursday Night.

| Shakespeare's delightful play,
Twelfth Night" which the dis
tinguished young artistic, Miss May
Stewart, brings to the armory opera
house next Thursday evening, should
prove, as we'll as an intellectual
treat, one of the comedy hits Of the
season.
Sebastian and Viola, twins, are
separated by shipwrecks and each
believes the other lost. Viola is
cast ashore on the coast OF Il1yria.
She thereupon dons male attire and
obtains service as page with the
Duke Orsino, who has been vain1y
| suing for the hand of Olivia, ma
tive lady. The Duke Is pleased with
the appearance of the new page and
sends Viola to pay court for him to
Olivia, which she does with so much
gracefulness and eloquence that the
lady becomes enamoured of the sup
posed youth of the master.
OAASAo SCANo A1SOlo 0Au AS1H21SSS
to Viola in which, naturally, the lat
ter takes no interest. Viola, in turn,
has conceived a passion for the Duke
which she is compelled to hide.
Olivia's Steward, Malvolio, rs so
priggish and conceited that others
Of her household contrive a practical
joke against him, sending him an
anonymous love-letter which he is
given to believe is from Olivia her
self. Malvolio follows Instructions
contained in the letter, and behaves
so ridiculously that his mistress be-
lieves him demented. Meanwhile
Olivias love for Viola becomes so
intense that she sues openly to the
fictitious page, much to the latter's
distress. Sir Andrew Ayr sheek, a
foolish suitor of Olivia s, is displeas-
ed at the favors shown the page and
in spirit of bravado challenges vi
ola. Though both are eager to avoid
the conflict, it is only averted by the
arrival of the officers.
Sebastian, Viola's brother, who
was also cast up by the sea, eemes
to Illyria. He looks so much like
his sister-especially since she Is in
mems garments-that Sir Andrew
mistakes him for the page and re-
news the fight. This time he does
not encounter woman's shrinking
spirit or a weak arm, and - is
soundly belabored Soon after, OIL
via also meets Sebastian, supDoses
him to be Viola and reiterates her
devotion. The delighted Sebastian
returns love for love and they are
secretly espoused before a priest.
olivia encounters Viola in COM
pany with the Duke and gfeets her
by the title of husband. The bewil-
dered page disavows the title. but
the priest who performs the cere-
mony vouches for it. The Duke is
much disgruntled that his favcrite
page should SO abuse his confidence.
Viola is meeting with general dis
favor when her brother, Sebastian,
arrives on the scene, and the two
who thought each other dead are
reunited. olivia discovers that she
has espoused the brother, after hay
ing wooed the sister, while the Duke
finds that his attachment for the
page becomes love when Viola re-
sumes her feminine attire. The Sc
cret OF Malvolio's dementia h re-
vealed, and he is released from the
confinement in which he has been
held.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
Saws Report is False,

A couple Of weeks ago the Free
man-Tribune reproduced dispatch
from the Chicago Tribune, stating
that at picnic held In Whitesville
Alabama, presidential preference
vote had been taken with the result
that Roosevelt received 567, Wilson
2S and Taft z. Not giving credence
to the report, letter was address
ed to w. c. Rayburn, whom the dis
patch stated was present and made
an address for Wilson Here is what
Mr.. Rayburn says:
Replying to yours Of the 18th
inst. with regard to the publication
in the Chicago Tribune, l wish tc
say there is no truth in that state
ment. There was absolutely no vote
taken. This. was started purely as
a joke. There is absolutely nothing
in 1t. l don't think the Bull
Moose party has any chance tc
carry single county in Alabama
This country is almost solid for. viii
son and Marshall.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
Settling up Sons Affairs.

w. S. Kinney of Mitchellville
Iowa, is in town today settling up
affairs in connection with the estate
of his two sons who We're drowned
in big ditch in Fremont township
a year ago the 10th of June last
The boys resided upon rented farms
in that vicinity and it is presumed
they were drowned accidentally.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
Is Highly Commended.

Oskaloosa, Iowa, Sept. 81, 1912.
Manager Opera House, Webster
City, Iowa: I played May Stewart
and her excellent company in
Twelfth Night" here tonight and
they gave the best possible satisfac-
tion. They are guaranteed to make
good. =, Ray Woortman,
.u Mgr. Masonic Temple.
l have received several reports all
of similar tenor to the above, which
lead to the belief that May Stewart
in Twelfth Night" will be the best
Shakespearian attraction of recent
years and first-class in all respects.
N. P. Hyatt.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

Miss Fannie Pyle returned to her
duties as chief operator at the In
depent Telephone company office
this morning. Miss Pyle has been
seriously i'll practically all summer,
but is now greatly improved in
health ,..
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

Hon J. l.. Kamrar Is now in Con-
cordta, Kansas, representing an ag-
ed and wealthy client as defendant
who is having similar experience
to that of Mrs Baker G. Eddy in
her declining years. Mr.. Kamrar is
we'll equipped, both by temperament
and training, for the proceeding.
Sweet Is a legacy"
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

The Clemmer Orchestra of Ames.
consisting of four pieces, arrived in
the city this morning and VIII. fur
nish music for the dancing party to
be held by the Outing Club members
at their club house tonight. This is
the first, appearance Of the AnAes ag-
gregation in this city.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

The Christian ladies aid society
son home, 2O3 East First street, on
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
for business meeting. At the close
of the meeting a ten cent lunch will
be served. All are urged to be pres
enf
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

A man giving the name Of Brooks,
said to be resident of the vicinity
of Homer. appeared in police court
Saturday in answer to charge
of over indulgence in the cup that
cheers. AS he is frequent guest
at the city bastile he was given a
heavy fine, which he paid.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is a list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Webster
City postoffice for the week ending
Sept. "a, 1912:
Corwin Bay.
Earnest Cunningham (2).
Hans Hanson.
Wilkes Haskons.
Alec Long.
c. F. Mcmillan.
Pastor Presbyterian Church.
Miss Marguerite Robertson.
Halle Sessions
o. E. Sohn.
Everett Wagner (2).
II not called for in two weeks will
be sent to dead letter Office Wash
ington, D. c. r. g. Clark, P. M.
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Try the Freeman Tribune q month.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

Mrs. Maude Hurt returned to her
duties as bookkeeper in the office Of
the j. c. Smith Dray G. Transfer
Company yesterday after an extend
ed vacation of four months.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

The Superior Rebekah lodge will
serve six o'clock supper tomorrow
evening. in Elmo hall. A good at
tendance is desired, this being the
first supper served since the begin
ming of the summer season.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

J. M. Mccarthy left a sample of
corn raised upon his place this sea-
son at this Office today of the Min
nesota White Dent variety 1t is
very fine and gives evidence of hav-
ing been out of the way of frost for
some time.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

The October number of the Homi-
letic Review contains the address
delivered before the state associa-
tion of Congregational churches at
Charles City last May by Rev. Ar
thur Metcalf OF this city. The ad-
dress was on the subject, "The pres
ent Day Trend OF Philosophy II
attracted much attention and COM
ment at the state association and
few days after its delivery.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

The ladies aid society Of Breeze
Hill will meet with Mrs. John Bos-
worth on Thursday afternoon, Sept.
26, at 2 o'clock.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

Miss Edith Bell has resigned her
position in the dental Office of DR..
Boysen and will teach one Of the
rural schools near Highview.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

George Wyckoff Sr. was down
town yesterday for the first time
since his recent attack of rheuma-
tiSm
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

F. Elias Smith says straw vote
for presidential preference was TAX
en- in the smoking car in which he
was coming to this city Saturday
night. There must have been sew
enty-fve people In the smoker at
the time, as 1t was crowded. He
says he does not remember the fig
ures. but the result showed Roose-
welt beat Wilson by better than two
to one and Wilson beat Taft by a
still larger percentage.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

M B. Pringle and daughter, Miss
Belle Pringle, are moving into the
home with Mrs. John Mcconnell on
Walnut street.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

Lee Carter, new employee OF
the Modern Cleaners, had the mis-
fortune to almost sever one of his
thumbs Friday while engaged in
his duties
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

S. S. Parkhurst underwent a min
or operation at Mercy hospital to-
day.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

Miss Florence Widman is assist
ing in the Housken dressmaking
parlors in Metcalf's Department
Store. .....:.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24
THE IOWA WEATHER
!. AND CROP REPORT
Temperature for the Week Abou1
Seven Degrees Below Normal
81 ".-
Light Frosts.

Des Moines, Sept. 24.--The third
week in September was abnoTmally
cold, with an excess of cloudine less
and frequent showers. The average
daily temperature was about de-
grees below the normal, and light
frost occurred in exposed places on
the 18th and 21st, but no damage
was done Showers occurred in
some parts of the state on five days,
and while the rainfall was fairly
well distributed it was generally be-
low the normal although many To-
calities received a slight excess. The
rapid maturing of corn was retard-
ed by cool, wet and cloudy weather,
but it made considerable progress
and 65 to rs per cent of the crop Is
beyond injury by a moderately heavy
frost. The remainder of the crop
needs ten days of warm, drying
weather to make it safe. and three
weeks to put it beyond danger Of a
hard freeze. Silos are being filled
and considerable corn put in shocks.
Seed corn is being secured in many
localities, and that work will be
general during the coming week.
The wet weather has also prevented
much threshing being done, and
considerable grain in shocks and
stacks is reported to be badly dam
aged. The soil is in excellent con-
dition for plowing, and where the
rainfall was not too heavy fall seed
ing progressed rapidly. Pastures,
meadows and late potatoes are do
Ing we'll.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

Miss Grace Hillock has sufficiently
recovered from her recent illness to
be able to be out again. rs
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

Right glasses help weak
- eyes. Let me prove it. T.
Trimble, over Teed's. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

A. N. Boeye was able to ride down
town yesterday.
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

Lost, between Kamrar and Web
ster City, an exhaust whistle for an
automobile. Leave at this Office for
reward. 24d5flt1-
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

Next Sunday will be rally day at
the Baptist Sunday school. -
Webster City freeman., 1912-09-24

Webster City, Ia, May 6, 1907.
u have suffered with severe pain
in my left kidney for several months
and at times the pain would be so
severe that | could not work and
thought my time was short. l had
taken treatment from several differ
ent physicians but received no bene-
fit. Finally consulted DR.. Shallen-
berger, Chicago specialist, and he
told me he could cure me and I
am glad to say he did. I have had
no pain for months and feel well.
Write to me and | will answer you
Icheerfully. George Marshall.
Mr. Marshall reports that at the
present time he is still enjoying the
best of health. fl