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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-06-20

ton Corporation is not private affair,
but an institution Of great public inn
portance to all the people, in that its
primary results will be the salvation
of the Southern cotton grower, and,
through him, of all other business en-
terprises of the South. among them
the newspapers themselves; therefore
be II
Resolved, That we ask all Southern
newspapers to investigate fully the
plans and purposes OF the Southern
States Cotton Corporation. and then
get behind IT with their mighty power
and give their assistance TO the speedy
accomplishment of this marketing
system.
VIM. M Jones, chairman, Texas; w
r. Holsey. Texas; J. w. l.. Corley, Ok
lahoma; w. H. Carter. Mississippi;
Alfred Aldrich, South Carolina; Geo.
Wilson, Oklahoma.
Unanimously adopted by the con-
yention.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-06-20

a you look at the ordinary country
wuad after shower you will see
small puddles along the wheel ruts
and sometimes large pools. This
water stays on the road surface be-
nanse II cannot drain away into the
side bitches. If you look closely you
will see side bitches which have grown
up with bushes and weeds in many
cases, and which are so Tar from the
travelled part OF the road that the rain
water does not drain into them. That
part OF the roadway where the wagons
travel is called the travelled way. To
prevent water from standing on the
travelled way the road should be raised
lin the center and should slope gently
into broad shallow bitches. II is then
said 10 have crown. If 1t is 10 feet
from the center OF the road to the
side ditch, the surface at the side
ditch should be at least 10 inches low
er than Ii is at the center where the
horses travel. The road then has
1O-snch crown. The rain that falls on
road properly crowned will run
quickly TO the side and not soak into
The surface OF form pools. The side
bitches for surface water should run
parallal to the right of way. and
sbouh open at every low point SO
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-06-20

has been decided to extend the limit
for receiving the essays to October Is,
1918. In addition to the gold medal
given as first prize. two silver medals
will be given as second and third
prizes If child who has submitted
one essay previous to the issue of this
notice should care to try again, he is
at liberty to do 50. but he must be
pupil of rural school. There is
some misunderstanding in regard to
the subject Of the essay. The idea is
TO set the children thinking how to
better their earth roads with the ma
erial they have at hand.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-06-20
The Repair and Main
tainance of Earth Roads

NINrltaI.
that the water can run out of them in
to neighboring brooks or streams. If
the bitches merely collect the water
from the road surface and it can not
run awaXr large pools will be formed
along thesToadside, which will grad
ually soak into the soil beneath the
road and make It so soft that the
wheels-of wagons will cut through
the road strfaee and soon destroy 1t.
SoHefints water runs from land
along ldlhesAspad into the road and
forms ftvIe stream down the wheel
track ng ip the middle where the
horsea tlagel, When driyeways into
farm YAfds are built across the side
bitches tflff frequently form channels
for waiek from the farm yard to run
into the road The pipes under drive
ways becolpS filled with leaves or rub
bish ana lfle water can no longer run
away, lfjthe driveways that stop the
ditch water we're rebuilt so that no
pipes We're necessary and the ditch
could be left open. much trouble from
surface water would be stopped.
Sometimes road runs across low
ground or through swamp where the
road can not be drained by side
bitches alone II the road were built
higher lie "a railroad embankment
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-06-20
TO SETTLE CITY LIGHT MATTER

The City Council met ia regular ses-
sion Tuesday night but transacted no
business owing to the fact that all OF
the members were not present. The
Council meets in special session Sat
urday night, at which time It is ex-
pected that the city light matter will
be finally settled The proposition to
sell the city plan was discussed Tues
day night. and will be decided one
way or the other Saturday night In all
probability.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-06-20
Ladies Misses and
Children's .0xfords
and Pumps "a s.T

Never before in our'eKperience hsye
we had such a run on low cut shoes.
We have used the wires as well as
the mails to keep our stocks complete
and seldom day we don't have some
thing come to our shoe department.
We surely have what our customers
want, as well as experienced filters
and right prices, or else why do they
Keep coming?
Ladies' White Canvas Pumps and OK
fords $1.5O to ------------S3 90
Ladies' Patent. Tan and Gunmetal Ok
fords, $500 to ------------$4.OO
Specially snappy lines low heel and
English walking lasts in Whites,
Blacks and Tans at---------$3. 90
Great assortments of Misses and
Children's Oxfords. We can fit and
please you-The Prices are right.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-06-20
A Most Complete and
..v.s E. Stylish Line of
t-..se -
Summer Piece Goods

Wide 4 Sc In skrngs and Coatngs in weights
shephed black white Tans, from yard so
to roo --1-.--e tpQ
Beautiful Wool Chaes cool stripes figures spring and
summer shades at 45c 55c and S.65r
White with hairline stripes splendid for sr
suits coats SOC. &c., sO0 and up ESQ
Splendid Patterns in the late Bulgarian Silks rs shades in Mes
sanes Pongee Foulards Wash Silks Crepe De Chimes ETC.
of Linens both white and natural from sheer
wasting suiting, yard, 25c to---$1.25
Splendid Linenes and Mixtures at 15c zoe and---25c
The white popular sellers. Flaxons. Lin
stripes, figures and plain goods from 1Oc
---------------- -------.--------------$1.O 81 90
like Oc fabrics Cotton Crepes (th
cloth requires ronng) getting popular have
whole section devoted to he in plain and fancy backgrounds
prices from 15c to----- Csc
Gaitea and Rough and Tumble Cloth for play SUITS
and childrens dresses-tub proof 15c &5C
Linen this week, Soc value
of objections border 19c
RED SEAL BOOK FOLD GINGHAM at ----------10c
Having low regul 0c gingham put this IL l2
15c value Oc line Every guaranteed stand
the and tub, and gingham the market
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-06-20
Long Silk. e..
qless-q lsq> (1lOVeS

YLs = -r, ge@sle - ~ ,As4a Nei.
Are a real necessity to every we'll
dressed lady through the heated sea-
son. So cool and comfortable, and
Theayoe get the eEFS
MAGRA MAID GUARANTEED TIP
they are the most practical glove on
The market. They stand the tub test,
come out fast in color, retaining their
lyster as long as the glove lasts. Flu.
ser tips guaranteed to wear the glove
out Blacks, Whites, Champaign,
Tans, Browns, Greys. Pinks and Blues.
Sizes fit like kid glove. $1.OO, $1.25
and -----------------S1. so
Long Chamoisette in white and natur-
al eolors washable, soc and----75c
Complete lines long and short kid
gloves. $1.OO to -------$3. 90
Cans Bros. Parasols and Umbrellas,
born in Baltimore, Raised" every
where. Special prices on all values
from soc to ---------$9.S5
For next 10 days.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-06-20
Going on Vaca-
ton or Trip of
Any Kin d?

You're sure to need Tailored Suit
or Light Coat on cool mornings and
evenings. Nothing can take the place
of them, and why not have them fit
ted by our. expert filters. from such
makes as Wooitex, Redfern and Bis
chof. at special clearance for next 10
days--no charges for alterations. Our
garments must fit.
All $50; and s35 Coats and Suits fitted
at = : ----.------------- .OU
All $25 to $3.50 Coats and Suits fitted
All $50 to s2s5o Coats and Suits fitted
at SASS
All SIS to $1S Suits and Coats fitted
at ~ --av--------z--zz-$9.S .S5
some special White Serge suits up 70
S22;So yattsss- 7-~assr%S -$9.SfS5
Over 100 summer Dresses must be
cleared out.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-06-20
Millinery
Goi
@@., @p% Reductions

To clear our millinery department
of all spring and summer dress, semi
dress and street hats, we make the
following reductions on our already
alowo prices. before our milliner leaves
r0n vacation
.Ayy SIS and SIS hats now 1885
All $3.50 hats now -------$S.S5
aAli $1,000 hats now ---------$6.75
All $3.50 hats now ---- ---$4.S5
ahii $500 hats now -----$3.75
All $3.50 hats now 2l--.-----$2.5O
All $3.50 hats now -z--------$1.S5
All children's hats half price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03

minute attention to detail every angle
of road construction now in vogue in
Wayne county.
Other than personally viewing the
roads, walking many miles 10 do so
today, they stopped a number of farm
ers on the road and asked their opin-
ion Of the highways. No complaints
were registered Mr.. Cash said he
was convinced Wayne county had
solved the problem. His confreres
supported him. They will continue
their Investigations tomorrow.
Mr.. Edens presented a paper be-
fore the congress today on Financing
Road Improvement" He said:
I'm our investigation we in Illinois
found thai the money Of the taxpayers
was being wasted. and that of the
100000 expended annually 371a per
cent was being spent without any ap
| preciable benefit, and in some coun
ties even more. We have proceeded
! On the theory that effective work can
be accomplished in the matter of road
| Improvement by system of state and
county cooperation In the constTue-
ton and maintenance OF main high.
ways and bridges. and so our bill pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03

rious situation OF the army in Chntta-
noOga and reduced rations TO a cracker
a day per man for several days in sue
CeSsion.
Swift Pursuit of Wheeler.
Had Wheeler returned 10 the south
bank Of the Tennessee arte- his first
success the gain to Bragg would have
been immense in that it crippled the
enemy. The supplies and other prop
erty destroyed were valued at $1,000
coo. Ii would take weeks to duplicate
the rations In the Federal camps while
maintaining daily supply to stave of
hunger. But Wheelers immediate
foes didn't give him time to choose his
course. Rosecrans had stationed a
division OF cavalry under General
George Crook TO patrol the river from
Chattanooga east and northward, and
the division Of General L. NJ. McCoOk
20 guard the river and roads westward
to Bridgeport Wheeler's main column
was all across the Tennessee early on
Oct. !. Early that day. also. news OF
this startling event reached both Nc
Cook and Crook. At p. m, McCook's
men were In saddle and on the road to
Jasper, where the danger was greatest
Crooks troopers also acted promptly.
but. beng scattered over 4 long line,
were slow to concentrate in strength
for action. The brigades Of General
Eli Long and General r. H q. Minty
were both on guard in the vicinity OF
Wheeler's crossing. which was at sep
arate points. With 400 troopers INST
fly collected ut the river, Minty attack
[ ell the Coufederates. but was defeated.
Colonel Longs own regiment. the
| Fourth Ohio. made what resistance IL
could, as stated above. Wheeler dash
I ed away across the mountains. With
1 Crooks men in pursuit McCook's col
I umn hivouaced near Jasper the night
( OF the lst. and az S q. N. Of the I'd
/ was on The way towards Anderson 3
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03

lngton. Here ensued the heaviest en-
counter of the series.
The affair at Pennington took place
at night. Wilder's and Longs bri-
gades attacked with vigor and cut
Wheeler's line in two. The raiders
lost four cannon besides small arms
recaptured and over 300 men in killed,
wounded and missing. Wheeler's men
during the raid had captured enough
blue uniforms to clothe themselves
comfortably for the winter weather at
hand.
While Long and Wilder fought at
Pennington, Minty's brigade rode
around the flank Of Wheeler to cut him
of from Nashville. when ten miles
distant from Pennington, Minty re-
ceived orders TO hurry to that place, as
a battle was raging there. Moving at
a gallop. the column arrived in time to
join in the last attack upon Wheeler.
The long march had SO exhausted the
horses that effective pursuit was i'm
possible, and Wheelers men covered
twenty miles that night on their way
TO the Alabama border. The Federal
cavalry had saved the bread route of
the army in Chattanooga for the time
being
Wheeler's main column rode In the
direction Of Pulaski. on the line Of the
Nashville railroad. Pulaski was reach
ed the night of the 9th. and. without
waiting for his detachments to get 10.
Wheeler made his way speedily across
the border into northern Alabama.
The Tennessee river was In front Of
the raiders and, owing TO its swollen
condition. its passage was difficult,
with enemies in close pursuit Miuty's
and Longs brigades had followed the
raiders from Pennington, hoping to
intercept them az the Tennessee. They
were too late TO accomplish more than
the capture Of sixty o. seventy men Of
the rear guard and sOTue wagons and
two guns abandoned on the north bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03
highway building in the county

highway building in the county of
Wayne.
A. D. Cash of Chicago, chairman OF
the commission, headed today's IN
spection, which lasted ten hours and
was carried Oh during a downpour OF
rain. Other members of the parry
were Commissioners James Wilson OF
Polo and S. E. Brandt of De Kalb; A.
" johnson, state highway eng 'er;
and Edward Hines.
w. G. Edens, president of the I'LL
nois State Highway Improvement as
ISOLATION, led another inspection par
ty composed OF highway enthusiasts
of Peoria
The commission also decided tina,
the roads selected By E. NJ Board and
his associates of the county board for
improvement next year would be al
lowed, and tina. if the board selected
concrete, as it probably will, as the
material TO be used the commission
would agree TO the selection.
That the twenty miles of road Sc
lected b. the Cook county board vii
be improved mex year seems to bs
| assured from the stand OF the com
misEioners. They investigated viii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03
ny Capt. GEORGE L. KILr1ER. late U. s.v

BY Capt. GEORGE L. KILN1ER. late U. S. v.
TINE first week in October, 1868.
struggle for the control Of a
bread route began between the
opposing forces at CnattGnoo-
"a, Tenn The Federals had establish
ed themselves in an intrenched camp
at Chattanooga. but were sixty miles
distant from the nearest storehouse Of
army supplies. The Confederates lay
behind intTenchments on hills east and
west OF the town and so had the Fed
erals at their feet and under their
eyes.
The Federal commander. General
Rosecrans, was in great straits TO get
food TO camp for men and animals II
had 10 be hauled by wagons. and
heavy rains set in. increasing the DIFF
hculty. The storehouses were on the
Tennessee river at Bridgeport, Ala,
from whence they were taken by mule
trains over the mountains sixty miles.
General Bragg, Rosecrans' opponent,
decided TO attack the enemy's sources
OF supply instead Of his iutrenched
lines as the simplest way to force the
evacuation Of Chattanooga.
When Bragg consulted his cavalry
leader, General Joe Wheeler, in regard
to an expedition north Of the Tennes-
see to break Rosecrans' lines OF com
munications Wheeler informed him
that few OF the horses were able to
stand the strain OF such an expedition.
He was, however. ordered TO do the
best he could. and all the best mounts
We're assembled for the raid.
Wheeler Raids a Wagon Train.
Taking two divisions of cavalry num-
bering about 800 men. Wheeler reach
ed the Tennessee river on Sept. 30, at
n near Cottonport, about forty miles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03

of Bridgeport As Wheeler's men rode
closer the teamsters became panic
stricken and took TO their heels for
safety, leaving their uncontrolled
teams 20 run wild. Some of the wag-
ons were overturned blocking the road
in places with anywhere from ten 10
fifty teams, some Of the mules still
standing. some fallen and tangled in
the harness and ali in inextricable con-
fusion. For six or eight miles the raid
ers followed this lins OF wagons. with
every half mile or so n repetition of
this scene. Men were detniled 10 set
FIRE to the wagons and to Kin the
mules since it was iupDssiblesto es-
cape with all the animals.
BY this time the smoke of the burn
ing train was visible for many miles.
and soon the explosions of fixed am
munition, with which a number Of
wagons were loaded, sounded along
the valley road. not unlike the firing Of
artillery in action. General Rosecrans
expressed the opinion that the Con
federates were bombarding his depot
Of supplies ut Bridgeport
In his official report Rosecrans ad-
mitted the loss OF 500 wagons, so that
there may have been from one to two
thousand mules destroyed or caPtured.
While the wagons were still burning
and before the pursuing detachment;
which had gone to the extreme liunf
OF the train, could return to the main
column Colonel McCook, in command
OF the Federal cavalry, arrived on the
scene and formed his line of battle be-
tween the divided Confederates.
The capture and destruction OF this
immense train was one of the greatest
achievements OF General Wheelers
cavalry. It's loss was keenly felt by
the Federals, for 1t added to the preca-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03
ILLINOIS WANTS
ONLY BEST ROADS
Cook County Must Use Brick or
Concrete to Receive Aid
of the State.

Detroit, Mich. Oct. 3.-Roads Of
Cook county must be improved by in
staIlarion of concrete or brick pave
ments in the future to secure state aid
in their installation. This decision
was reached yesterday by members of
the state highway commission Of Illi-
nois after an inspection Of sixty miles
OF the Wayne county highways. The
Hiinoisans were the guests OF Edward
Hines, the local commissioner, who is
held responsible for the improve.
me1ts here.
The commission is attending the
third annual American Good Roads
congress and inyes'igating methods OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03

cross roads. where Wheeler was oper-
ating. At j p IN. the advancing
troopers saw the smoke OF the burning
wagon train and soon. encountered
Wheeler's outposts-
With his column closed up at night
fall, McCook attacked Wheeler's
marching column and rccaptured some
OF the mules. The raiders were then
moving northward away from the
river NcCool5's orders were TO guard
the wagon line. and. net feeling au-
thCr!zed to abandon the vicinity. he
did not continue pursuit.
Crook and Wheeler In a Fight.
On the Sd the brigades of Long and
Minty united ut the base OF Cumber-
land mountains. near Pikevilie. Up to
that time Wheeler's command had NOV
ed in separate bodies, deceiying the
enemy as to their strength and inten-
tons. They were fewer at any given
point than the overcautious Federals
supposed.
On the march Colonel ]. T. Wilder's
brigade Joined Crooks main column,
and the whole division crossed the
mountains toward McAiiEnville. Can
non were hauled up the cliffs by hand,
often fifty men being required TO one
piece. When Longs brigade was with
in eight miles Of McHinnville. Wheel
er's rearguard was encountered.
Wheeler's brigades We're now acting
in concert. line of several hundred
troopers was strongly posted on some
hills TO cover defile through which
passed the road to McSlinyille. After
n brisk skirmish Longs men withdrew
| and Minty's brigade attempted TO dis
lodge,the Confederates. AS the nature
of the ground was against the effective
use OF men on horseback, the Fourth
United States and Fourth Michigan
| dismounted and forced Wheeler's men
| to abandon the heights.
Following a mounted charge of the
| Seventh Pennsylvania cavalry through
| the defile the Confederates rode away
! TO McMinnviIle. This place Wheeler
| had captured. with its garrison of coo
men. He had also burned large guam
| titles of Federal supplies. Crooks d.
vision when united was too strong for
the raiders. However, Wheeler push
/ ID on north, aiming to strike the sup
plS, ,depots of the enemy at Murfrees-
boro.
Tbs Raiders at Bay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03

London-The statement Of a sailor
that DR.. Rudolph Diesel did not travel
On the steamer Dresden Is contra
dicted by George Carols. an official
Of the Diesel company. The board OF
trade has started an investigation
into the disappearance of DR.. Diesel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03
The War Fifty Years Ago

Contest Over the Federal Route Of Supplies In South
ern lennessee--Desperate Plight Of the Army Be-
seeed In Chattanooga &c General Joseph Wheeler
Fords the Tennessee River With Strong Body of
Cavalry---Pursued by Federals. the Raiders Cross
Cumberland Mountains---Capture of an Immense
Federal Supply Train---After Destructive Raid
the Confederates Return South of the Tennessee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03

vides for nonpolitical state highway
commission. the members deyotlng
all their time to their duties. The
value of the use of convict labor in
the preparation of material for road
building and in actual work on the
roads is beginning to be recognized
more generally than heretofore"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03

9altimore-Rare coins valued at
$4,000 have been stolen from the res.
idence of Waldo Newcomer, PRESIDENT
Of the National Exchange bank. The
thieves took $1,000 pieces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03

east OF Chattanooga. Although the
crossing was opposed by some squad.
rons OF the Fourth Ohio cavalry. post
ed in the timber which lined the north
bank. under cover OF two six FOUNDER
PARROT guns, be succeeded in fording
the river. which here was not more
than two or three feet deep ~ this dry
season OF the year. From this point.
without meeting with any material OPP
position. the Confederhtes made their
way rapidly across Walden's ridge and
descending into the Sequatchie valley
az Anderson's cross roads. early on the
morning Of Oct. 2, encountered the ad-
vance guard Of an infantry escort 10
an enormous wagon train loaded with
supplies for the army in Chattanooga.
Parts Of two regiments under Col
ouel John T. Morgan were ordered to
charge the escort OF the train, which
they did. but were repulsed and
thrown back in disorder. Colonel A.
A Russell. who commanded the
Fourth Alabama cavalry. was then or
dered by Wheeler 10 lead his regiment
In AS soon as the line could be form.
ell. the Alabamians rode forward az
full speed and. receiving a volley at
close quarters. were successful in rid
ing over and capturing the entire es-
cort within a few minutes.
Wheeler's appearance directly in the
rear OF Rosecrans' army. which was
not more than twenty miles away. was
wholly unexpected. As a matter OF
precaution. the Federal general had di-
rected Colonel Z NJ. McCOok, with a
division Of cavalry. then near Bridge
port. 20 move mp the Sequatchie valley.
and be within supporting distance Of
this train. but be failed to be in posi-
tion at the critical moment.
Teams In a Panic.
q "a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03
Tbc Raiders at Bay.

Finding MffAtreesboro strongly guard
ed. the raiding chief led his column
westward, swiftly pursued by Crooks
feetest troopers. Skirn>ishes were fire.
quent. and on the 9th OF October the
raiders were brought to bayAat Farm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03
Most Attractive Exhibit
Handsome Suit Models
at $500 Up to $4,000

The newest and most attractive styles of
finely Tailored Suits, Mannish Serges, Repps
and the new Brocaded Novelties, strictly tail
ored and fancy models all elegantly lined
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-03
Teams In a Panic.

when the lighting With the escort
began the teamsters had turned about
IN the hope OF escape In the direction