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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
MAIL ORDER HOUSES ADVERTISE

The mail order house, by the very
nature Of the case, must draw bust
ness from the entire country. To do
this it and its business must be we'll
known throughout the country. There
is one big mail order house whose
name and place of business and near
est branch house are known to the
whole nation. The number of people
not familiar with them is a negligi-
bic quantity. And it is pretty we'll
known in many foreign countries.
How has it achieved this wonderful
familiarity? Through advertising.
Every year this big concern is
sues its general catalogue, a book
two inches thick and Weighing several
pounds. Il is filled with illustrations,
descriptions and prices--all very al
luring-os almost every article man,
woman or child uses or plays with
Millions Of these big books are print
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

arrived this week, and there win be a
heavy movement from both the sec
tions indicated for six weeks or two
months ahead Good Colorados arund
100 pounds sold to killers at $7.15 t
$40. veals are higher. best at $500
to $1,000.
Hogs are moro plentiful this week,
$4,000 here today, market to 10
lower. Packers fight prices every
chance they have, even when receipts
are very light, but their efforts have
counted for little in effecting perma-
nent declines so far this fall. Dealers
predict that heavy hogs will lead in
price within thirty days. Top today
$S.721z, bulk $50 10 $3.50. Sheep
and lambs are not changing much in
price. Receipts here today, $4,000,
same yesterday Omaha and Chicago
are getting excessive runs of range
sheep and lambs, which prevents and
strength showing Itself. Utah lambs
bring, $3.50 to S715, feeding LAMBS
around $6.35, fat ew So.75 to 81. ).
wethers up to S4.75, light yearlings
$5.75.--J A. Rickayt, Market Cores
pondent
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

Some idea of the amount of mail
handled by the Postoffice Department
and the energy required to prepare it
properly for delivery is conveyed in a
call issued by Postmaster General
Burleson for bids for 100000 pounds
Of twine with which to tie up letters,
That even this amount may not be
sufficient is indicated by the added ap-
peal that inventors Of substitute tying
devices enter the competition for the
material, 'as it may be required by
the postal service during the remain
der Of tAe year ending June 80, 1914
The department also asks for bids for
10000 pounds Of book paper for use
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
STRANGER FOUND
ALMOST DEAD
MAN PICKED UP ON M. o. g. G.
RIGHT-OF-WAY THOUGHT TO BE
RUSSELLvILLE, ARK, MAN

Tuesday morning young man, evil
IDENTIFY laborer, was picked up ON the
NJ. o. g. G.. right-of-way north of the
depot in an unconscious condition, and
taken to the Rains Hotel, where he
was given medical attention, but who
had not regained consciousness Up to
Wednesday noon The man is uu-
known here, but letters and bank
book found upon his person bore the
name of M. +. Sherman, Russellville,
Arkansas.
The man passed the home of H. R.
Coffey early Tuesday morning stag
gering like a drunken person and in
his bare head He was following tho
NJ. o. & G. tracks and the Coffeya
watched to see that ne succeeded in
getting across the high bridge with
out accident Later HE crew Of tn:
motor car saw the man living along
side Of the tracks and section men
brought him to Duran5 where medi.
cal attention was given The man was
not intoxicated nolther was ne under
tho influence Of ny uacoie, go IN,
physicians believe. III rs Thought that
he had passed into er az coma e.
a res1lt probably Of piiapsy or Z
woaAlno mental condtion
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
WOULD PROVE BEINGS LIKE
MAN ARE INHABITING MARS.

Prof. Thomas Jefferson Jackson
See. Mathematician and astronomer of
wide repute, will try to prove that
Mars is inhabited by beings cores
ponding TO man.
Prof. See, now employed by the Gov
ernment at Mare Island Cal, has
bought farm near his boyhood home
in this vacinity and will retire to it to
conduct his study of Mars.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

The instrument receives its impress
sion from a web of wires attached to
a tall mast. For this reason it is ad-
aptable to ships, making it impossible,
its inventor claims, night collisions.
accidents due to fog and running afoul
OF iceburgs
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

The police OF Tolsa hayo discovered
there is brand Of liquor being sod
toere which has been dubbed" manl-
factured-while-you-wait whisky IL
is in The form Of powder. A table,
spoonful Of the stuff mixed with a
few drops Of alcohol viii make almost
a barrel Of the booze which, upon
analysis, has been pronounced the
most villianouse drink that has ever
been sold in Tulsa.
Brocaded silks and velvets. ]. D.
Haynes w-s-l
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

during the same period. The bids are
to be filed before Oct. 1e and 80, re-
spectively.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

Published every Thursday at ia N
Third Avenue, Durant. Oklahoma.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

official Paper of Bryan County
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
SEIDLITZ BONDSMEN ARE
HELD FOR AMOUNT OF BOND

Muscatine, Iowa, June 21-A judg-
ment entry forcing the bondsmen Of
Otto Seiditz to pay TO Muscatine coun-
ty the amount OF the fine assessed
against the local saloonist was made
by Judge L. J. Horan in the district
court. and thus one of the most siren
uously contested liquor actions was
brought TO a close. The lower court,
in conformity with the opinion of the
Iowa supreme court, held that the
bondsmen are liable to the fine of $500
assessed against him because of the
violation of an injunction restraining
him from the sale of in.oxiCants. The
contempt proceedings were instituted
almost three years ago, and since that
time the case has been the subject of
litigation. The bondsmen are DR.. A. J.
Oliver. II. W. Huttig and W. c. Healey.
The argument on plaintiffs motion
10 strike out was concluded about 4
o'clock Thursday and the Judgment
decree was entered later in the day.
Seidli.Z is now located at Rock Is
land H., and a sentence Of three
months in jail faces him. when his foot
touches Iowa soil. As extradition is
not permitted On contempt convic-
ton, he is immune from punishment
as long as he evades Iowa officers
within the confines Of the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
HUNGER STRIKE SECURES
RELEASE FOR SUFFRAGET

London, June 21.-Ill health aristI.g
from a hunger strike" resulted today
in the release of Miss Laura Lennox,
formerly editor of the Suffraget, who
was sentenced to six months impris-
onment June II.
Gertrude Shaw, a militant suffraget,
hurled a brick through TIE windows
of Scotland Yard police headquarters
today and subsequently wa sent to
prison for a term Of three weeks.
The militant suffraget larson
squads" were out last night at st. An
drews, Scotland, and at South End,
on the lower Thames, and succeeded
in causing considerable damage. AT St.
Andrews the fire fiends" destroyed
the east wing of the Gatty marine lab
oratory connected with the university
Many valuable instruments, scientific
materials and charts were burned. At
South End, the organ loft of St
Johns church, modern costly edifice
completed a year ago, was set on fire,
but the damage was negligible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
WEATHER is POOR
FOR river RACES

Poughkeepsie, n. Y, June 21.-Un-
certain weather conditions for the
annual regatta intercollegiate races
over the Poughkeepsie course on the
Hudson this afternoon faced the oars
men of II crews representing Cornell,
Pennsylvania, Wisconsin,. COLUMBIA,
Washington and Syracnse eswheh they
arose tkis morning. The weather man
promised them Frightening skies by
late afternoon.
Cornell still ruled favorite in the big
race by 9 to 10 against the crews cf
Columbia, Washington and Pennsy,-
vanvia. Slight odds were given n
Cornell against Syracuse and Wiscor-
sin.
Crowds of college men who h@d
been at New London to witness the
Harvard-Yale races began to arrive
early this morning and later special
trains brought additional thousands.
Practically every seat on the 40
cars which make up the observation
train had been sold last night. Tickets
in the hands of spectators brought
fancy prices.
The first race was scheduled O
start at ebb tide and the varsity race
at the maximum of the ebb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
GIRL OF IL SAVES MANY
BY AVERTING TRAIN LEAP

Hot Springs, Ark, June 21.-Pas-
sengers on the Iron Mountain train
running between Kansas City and Hot
Springs owe their safety last night
to Bertha Key, Ia years old, who lives
with her parents on a farm IL miles
from this place.
Shortly before o'clock yesterday
afternoon Bertha and a little sister
walked down to the track, where they
discovered the. railroad bridge in
flames and the rails twisted. Bertha
realized that the Kaicsas City-Hot
Springs flyer would arrive in a few
minutes. She told her sister to re-
turn home and summon their father.
Then she ran up the track, climbed
high embankment and awaited the
train.
In a few minutes the express came
around nearby bend. The child fran
ticaliy waved her sun bonnet and the
engineer applied the brakes and
stopped the engine within eight feet
of the bridge.
The passengers collected 500 for
the little heroine.
81 don't think you should give me
this money" he child said, "for what
l did 1t would have been awful if the
engine had gone on the bridge Any
girl would have done the same thing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
BULCARS PLAN TO
ATTACK SERVIANS

Vienna, June 21.-An attack by Bull
garian troops on Servians and Greeks
is expected on the river Vardar il
Macedonia, according to Austrian
newspapers. Cooperation of Greek
and Servian troops has been accom-
plished. The Servians are concen-
trating in fortified positions on the
right bank of the river. Three bri-
gades of infantry are advancing
through Macedonia to join the Servi-
an troops at the front.
Sofia, June 21.-Belated reports Of
the effect of the recent earthquake in
Bulgaria show hundreds were killed
in the towns of Tirnova and Gornia-
Orohovitza In the latter place many
buildings were destroyed. The shocks
continue.
Chicago, June 21-Report that the
Balkan allies are demanding $200,000,-
| 900 indemnity led to considerable buy
ing of wheat today. The close was
steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
FIGHT DRUGS NOT
USED BY M'CARTY

Calgary, June 21.-Luther McCarty,
the pugilist, did not take drugs be
fore his fistic encounter Of May q,
which ended in his death, nor did he
ever take drugs before entering the
ring. This was the testimony of Will
liam McCarney, his manager, at the
trial of Arthur Pelkey on a charge of
manslaughter. MCCarney was recalled
to the stand and questioned by the jur-
ors, as was Des Chambers, who de
clared the wound found in McCarty's
jaw was recent, and was not caused
after death. This ended the case for
the crown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
JUBILEE INDULGENCES
Bishop Dunno Instructs Clergy Rela-
tive to Papa Decree.

Peoria, H., June 2f.-Rt. Rev. Ed
mund NJ. Dunno, bishop OF the Peoria
diocese, has sent letter to all the
clergymen in the diocese relative to
universal jubilee indulgence Dy
Pope Plus y. and which, beginning
on Low Sunday, May 80, extends to
the Feast of the Immaculate Concep-
ton Dec. 6.
All the Catholic churches in the do
cese of Peoria, and for that matter
all the world over, will observe the
indulgence in accordance with the
papal decree. This indulgence is an,
nounced TO commemorate the 10th cen
tenary of the religious toleration edlct
issued by Emperor Constantine 1t is
required that visits be made to the
parish church six times in that period.
During these visits it is required that
a short time be spent in prayer for
the triumph of the Christian religion,
for the peace of nations, for the di
vine guidance and safety of the
sovereign pontiff and for the conver.
sion of sinners. Inmates of hospi
tails, academies and other institutions
can fulfill the conditions of the church
by visiting their respective chapels
six times. Compliance with the East
er duty cannot be reckoned as a ful
fillment of the first condition, but con
ditioRs may be commuted by the con
fessor according to each penitent's ne
cessity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
M'NAB THROWSUP
JOB OF ATTORNEY

San Francisco, Cal, June 21.-Fed-
eral District Attorney John L. McNab
announced his resignation today fol-
lowing an exchange OF kilograms with
Washington regarding the conduct of
the federal prosecutors Office. In a
long telegram to President Wilson re-
questtng acceptance of his res.gna-
ton Immediately. McNab says he feels
forced 70 resign because OF orders
from the attorney general tying his
hands in the prosecution of the Diggs-
Caminetti white slave cases and in
dictnents against officials CT the West
ern Fuel coJnnanY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
ENLARGEMENT OF HEART
Rock Island Porter Finds Purse Con-
tanning $1,5o0-GiVen 10 Cents.

tanning $f,5oO-GiVen 10 Cents.
Peoria, Ill, June PIP. N. Miller, q
colored porter on the Rock Island
train arriving here at 1920 yesterday
afternoon, slept the sleep of the con-
science-clear last night, but with him
is a great disgust. Miller is Gods
noblest work-an honest man-but
still he can't help thinking that in
finding and returning intact woman's
purse containing $500 in cash some
more fitting reward than a measly
10 cent piece would have been in or
der.
When the train pulled into the de-
pot a young woman. who had been
giving the trainmen fits because it
was hot, and kept the porter on the
jump to minister to her comfort,
handed him her numerous impedi-
menta to carry TO the platform and
followed him from the car.
The porter, P. II. Miller, returned
to the car, and where the troublesome
young woman had been sitting found
purse. He opened It and found il
contained $500 in big bills. The
woman came runrling back TO the de.
pot and told another official she had
lost her purse. AS they started to
look for II Miller stepped up and re
stored her property.
Did her mustard seed blood numn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
Governor Takes Legisla-
ture to Task for lgnor-
ing the Voters.
REFORMS POINTED OUT
Initiative and Referendum
Should Have Passed in View
Of Expressed Demand.

Springfield, H., June 2!.-:n a state
ment Governor Dunno today said: In
at least TWO particulars the Forty
eighth general assembly failed in its
duty to the people of Illinois. The
initiative and referendum should
hare been crystalized into Jaw. The
board of equalization should have
been abolished. In my campaign for
election Tor governor the two reforms
continually advocated in every public
utterance were the initiative and ref
erendum and abolition of the state
board of equalization, and l believe 1t
was mainly through my advocacy OF
these much needed reforms that l re-
ceived the enormous plurality of 125,-
900 in my election.
DEMOCRAT BREAKS MARGIN.
Although the people have thrice de-
manded that the initiative and ref
erendum be placed on the statute
books, and the democratic, progres,
sive and socialist parties have been
pledged to it in their platforms and
the republican party also favored it in
is party platform, yet the legislature
has refused 10 obey the wishes of the
people in this regard. When the roll
was first called on the initiative and
referendum in the house it showed
the necessary 1O2 votes TO pass it
Thereupon a democrat in the house
Kilens, of the Forty-eighth district
changed his vote from aye to nay, de
teating this amendment to the con
stitution. In that act he forgot his
duty to the people"
BOARD RECREANT.
The governor charged the board oi
equalization had been recreant in 1t;
| duty and in matters of taxation haC
favored the corporations at the ex
| pease Of the people.
The statement gives list of meas
ures recommended by the governor anC
enacted into law, the law authorizing
cities of the state to own and operate
public utilities being regarded by the
/ governor as one of the most importal
] pieces of legislation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
DEFEAT DRYS
BY Wet COUP
AT11TH HOUR

Springfield, Ill, June 21.-The drys
lost one Of their big fights in the Hi
nois legislature when they failed early
today TO get the residence districl op-
tion" bill off the speakers desk in the
lower house. The measure, which
would allow voters to establish anti
saloon territory in districts containing
600 to 5000 ballots, was fought bitter
ly, but passed both houses. Then ii
was found that the senate had amend
ed the measure slightly, and that it
could not so to the governor unless
the house concurred in the changes.
Efforts of the dry leaders to bring the
bill up again in the house failed just
before adjournment at dawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
FIVE ON LAUNCH DROWNED.
Is BELIEF AFTER SEARCH

keokuk, Iowa, June 2l.-It is now
believed certain that five persons in a
launching party who have not been
seen since Thursday night were drown
ed above the dam in the Mississippi
here. The party was composed of John
Loughlin OF Wansau, Wis; Albert
Cross Of Quincy, ILL.,, and Mayme VIII
son, Pauline Marks and Mrs. May
Wright Of Keokuk. Searching parties
patrolled the river for a distance Of
20 miles, but discovered no trace Of
the missing launch. Residents on the
bluffs two miles above Keokuk report
having heard cries Of distress Thurs
day night, and searching parties are
dragging the river in that vicinity.
1t is supposed the launch was capsized
by the waves Of a passing steamboat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
WILSON CLOSE TO
CLASS BILL BACK

Washington, d. c., June 21.-Presl-
dent Wilson has taken a firm stand
behind the Glass currency bill and has
told democratic members of the cur
rency committee that as Under the
constitution he has the right 70 rec
-ommend specific legislation to con
gress, he feels justified in recommend
ing the measure now before them.
1t was said at the White house to-
day he would not compromise on the
essential features of the measure,
particularly those which concern con
centration of reserves in New York
city and control of the money market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
PICKERING Gets
AREVENUE BERTH

Washington, D. c., June 21.-Presi-
dent Wilson today nominated John
L. Pickering Of Springfield to be in
ternal revenue collector for the
Eighth Illinois district. Pickering is
one OF the veteran newspaper writer's
OF the Illinois capital and for many
years has been one OF the democratic
wheel horses OF that section.
Washington, D. c., June 21.-John
D. O'Rear Of Missouri, a personal
friend Of Speaker Clark, has been Sc
lected minister TO Bolivia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
COMMISSION TO INQUIRE
INTO REQUEST OF ROADS

Washington. d. c., June 2i.-On its
own initiative the interstate commerce
commission today began an inquiry in
TO the application of 90 eastern rail-
roads for increased freight rates. The
commission denied the application OF
the roads TO reopen the old advance
rate case" of two years ago. Hearings
for the railroads and shippers will
begin this fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
VAN vLISSINCENS'
TIE is UNbROKEN

Chicago, Ill, June 21.-Holding that
Mrs. Jessie Van Vlissingen was cog
infant of and profited by her husbands
forgeries, which aggregated more than
half million dollars, a jury today de-
clined to grant her a divorce. Van
Vlissingen is serving a sentence in
Joliet.
Mrs. Van Vlissingen sued on the
ground that her husband was a felon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
CAPTAIN WHO
EXPOSED GRATING DEAD

New York, June 21.-Thomas w.
Walsh, an eX-police captain, whose con-
fessions led to convictions for grating
of Inspectors Murtha, Thompson, Hus-
sey and Sweeney, now serving in the
penitenitary, died at his home in Har-
lem today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, June 21.-The weekly
bank statement shows banks and trust
companies hold $4,000, 600 reserve in
excess of legal requirements. Loans
decreased s1,410,00O, and net deposits
increased $5,500,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
PRESIDENT WILSON GOES
TO BALTIMORE WEDDING

Washington, ID. c., June 21s-Presi-
dent Wilson left shortly after noon
by automobile for Baltimore TO attend
the wedding of Miss Ethel McCor-
mick to Francis McAdoo, son of the
secretary OF the treasury. A large
company Of cabinet officers, govern
ment officials and women went by
rail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

expand? No. She isn't that kind of
a female. She looked to see if her
money was all there, and finding that
it was, handed the porter 10 cents
and fiounced away. Now the other
trainmen are insisting that Miller di-
vide the reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
Harry Lauder in New Role.

London, June 21.-Harry Lauder,
the Scotch comedian, will appear in a
new role in a church at Bristol next
Sunday. He will preach a sermon and
sing severa. hymns as solos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
Watersnout In Panama.

Panama, June PA waterspout
was observed today in Panama bay.
No damage TO shipping has been re-
ported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
New Danish Cabinet.

Copenhagen, June 21.-A new Dan
ish cabinet was formed today by for
mer Premier Zahle, leader of the rad
ical party. zahle occupies the pre-
miersnip and ministry Of justice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
EATS 61 ECGS AND
WINS SIS WAGER

Cairo, ILL.,, June 21-Frank Blake,
clerk in railway Office here, won
s25 bet today by eating 81 eggs This
is said to surpass the worlds record,
supposed to have been 60. The eggs
were divided as follows: Scrambled,
16; soft boiled, 16; hard boiled, 10;
fried, Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
Son Bonn 70 Queen vlctorla.

Madrid, June 21-Queen Victoria
of Spain gave birth to third son
Thursday night. This is the sixth
child born TO Queen Victoria. King
Alfonso and Princess Victoria Ena OF
Ba..enburg were married May 81, 1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
Cbristiania-The Committee of Il

Christiania-Thec committee of the
Norwegian parliament unanimously
recommended approval of the contract
arranged between the Marconi ccm-
pany and the late Norwegian govern
ment providing for wireless service
between Norway and America, if GER
sin notifications can be obtained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
SPAIN IS IN Line
WITH PEACE PLAN

Washington. D. c.. June 21.-Spain
has accepted in principle Secretary
Bryan's proposal for international
peace. Eighteen nations have now sc-
cepted Bryan's invitation TO consider
kis plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening star: Mercury. Morning
stars: Venus. Saturn. Mars. Jupiter
Summer begins nj sol p. m. Wash
ington moan time. Planet Uranus in
with the moon 1T S,GS p. IN