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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-12-05
sIO.sOs.OOO FOR INDIAN AFFAIRS.

Washington. Dec. 5.-Ten million
two hundred and eight thousand dol
lars is what the Interior Department
this year asks Congress for the ad-
ministration of Indian affairs, This Is
an increase of less than 100000 over
the amount appropriated last year.
The principal increases are for, the
immediate protection OF the Indians: :
as for instance. 100000 instead of
$4,000 for carrying ON the work of
determining the heii ship of Indian a.
lottees. and $4,000. a new appripria-
ton. for employing attorneys to pro-
tect Indian minors in probate matters.
For Oklahoma Indians the amounts
asked for support and for carrying out
treaty stipulations are the same as
was appropriated in the last bill. with
the following exceptions: The Kicka-
poos are to get $4,000. an increase OF
81 900; Chilocco School. Sill. .250. an
increase of $20.750; Sac ard Fox
Agency $4,000. increase OF S94e. SEN
eca Agency. $1,000. increase Of ~ 900;
Five Civilized Tribes for admission,
$225,000. a decrease OF $4,000: Pro-
bate Attorneys (newl. 100000; Cher.
okee Training School $50.000. an in
crease OF $4,000.
The estimates ask for reduction OF
the amount for the support CT State
schools In Eastern Oklahoma. When
O.'lahoma lost the taxes from large
part Of the Indian lands Congress ap-
propriated 100000 for two years In
succession for the aid of the common
schools in the nations OF the Fiv'
Tribes. but In the estimates sent q
Congress today only $25O,0OO is aske'
for this purpose.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-12-05

.'heroin." The sales of this drug
have recently increased greatly. par
ticularly in those StaLes wh,c:, have
rigid laws preventing the indiscrim-
inate sale of morphine and cocaine
Investigation of subject establishes
the fact that many drug victims who
formerly used morphine and cocaine
and who under the new laws find L
difficult to obtain these substances
have begun using heroin, the sale of
which is not as yet as carefully re-
stricted under State laws. The drug
is said to be fully as dangerous as
morphine and by many is held Ito be
much worse. for the reason that 1t oc-
casionally kills the victim outright.
and its habit is far harder to over
come than the use of other drugs. The
department pending further action,
Especially warns all people who are un-
familiar with the drug to avoid all
preparations containing the substance,
and to take 1t only on the prescription
of reputable physicians.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-12-05
ssol. .sss.eeo no RUN GoyERSMENr.

Washington. Dec. 5-Congress is
asked to appropriate just $S01, ,72S,660.-
02 TO operate the Government Of the
United States during the fiscal year
1915. according to the estimates pre-
pared by each department and sent
to the House today by Secretary Me-
Adoo OF the Treasury. With this vast
sum the Government will maintain the
baltleships and forts and armies in the
States and in the countries that border
the seven seas; 1t Will keen the scales
of justice balanced. endavor to retain
the friendship of foreign nations. loolS
after domestic prosperity and seek at
intervals to discover new WAYS in
which to better health. improve liv-
ing conditions and investigate tho
merits of the thousands OF new things
in industry ad commerce that come
to ts attention.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-12-05

the preliminary work will be started.
This. as was the other work. will be
started in Bryan county, beginning
at Red River. and work will be pushed
north. All the funds for the work in
klahoma has been subscribed and is
now in the hands of the secretary of
the association. There can be no
question of Texas doing her part. for
Sne could not fail when the counties
of Oklahoma have set such a magnif-
cen, example.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-12-05
DOPE FIEND's NEW rIND.

Washington. Dec. 5.--According to
information gathered by TIM United
States Department VI Agriculturs.
there has been sudden and very sig-
nficant increase in the use hv persons
with a drug habit Of the little-known
but very dangerous drug called
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-12-05

YOUNG MAN: A few months with
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Telegraph College. Dallas, Texas.
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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-12-05
THE SKIN AND NOT THE BLOOD.

Until recently 1t has been general-
ly accepted theory that eczema was a
disease of the blood. Scientific in-
vestigations have taught us that ec-
zema is positively skin disease and
durable through the skin alone. Mer-
itol Eczema Remedy is applied direct
ly.to the diseased skin. the effect Is
marvellous and its results permanent.
Do not delay trging Meritol Eczema
Remedy. Corner Drug store, adv
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-12-05

For Weakness and Loss Of Appetite
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic.
GROVES TAsTEi.ESS chiu TONIC. drives out
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-12-05

all
mg November 24h fill all
orders the day following dealings
We located
from the Dmant Opera House block of Postoice
We prepared orders Give
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-12-05

Old papers for sale here.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
CAN HOLD THREE OFFICES
Attorney General Moose Says Cabot
 Man not Violating Law.

Western Newspaper Union News Sarv,r@
 Little Rock.-According to an opin- ion handed down by Attorney General Moose a citizen of Arkansas can hold three offices at one time without vio- latng the constitution. A citizen of Cahot reported to the attorney general that man of that town was a mem her of the town counsel. a member of the school board and is also serving as justice of the peace. The citizens re. monstraied against this wholesale bolding of office, declaring that a man could hold but enc office under the constitution.
 Attorney General Moose replied that the constitution permits a citizen to hold but enc office in a department, Tut militia officers, officials of the public schools and notaries public may be elected 0 fill any executive or ju- dicial office. There is no conflict in departments between the office of justice of the peace. councilman and school director. according to the at torney general.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
OUACHiTA COLLEGE HEAD
pr. S. Y. Jameson Accepts Position
 When Offered Second Time.

Western Newspaper Union Newx Service
 Arkadelphia.- S. Y. Jameson, former president of the Mercer Uni versity of Macon, Ga, has accepted the presidency of Ouachita College at Philadelphia. A telegram was receiv- ed by the Board of Trustees from Dr. Jameson, in which he announced his acceptance.
 Dr. Jameson will succeed Dr. R. c. Bowers, who accepted a call to the pastorate of the First Baptist church of Little Rock.
 Dr. Jameson was elected to the pres idency of the college at a previous meeting of the Board of Trustees and came to Philadelphia to look over the situation. He declined the offer, how. ever, and returned to Georgia.
 At the meeting held this month, he was again chosen and notified that the offer was still open.
 Friends of Ouachita College were pleased to learn of Dr. Jameson's ac- ceptance. as be has been a leading ed ucator for many years
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
SANITARY REGULATIONS
StateHealth Board Will Begin Enforc-
 ing Measures July 1.

Western Newspaper Union News S.. vica
 Little Rock.-State, county, city and town buildings and institutions thea ters, halls, churches, office buildings and any other buildings used by the public must at all times be kept clean and in a sanitary condition, according to the rules and regulations governing public buildings issued by the Arkan- sas State Board of Health
 The newly-created board also issued rules to be followed for garbage and house refuse, the sections of the regu- lations declaring that house refuse offal, garbage, dead animals and decay ing vegetables or organic waste sub stances of any kind shall be thrown upon the streets
 Dr. Morgan Smith said that the board would begin to enforce the regu- lations, all of which form part of the Sanitary Code on July 1.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20

PREDICTS USE Or HE SlLO
Arkansas Lumberman Tells of Bene-
 fits Of New Method.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Little Rock.-Silos will. within the next few years. save the farmers and especially those raising cattle or pay gin any attention to the dairy b-si- hess, millions of dollars, according to L. K. Putnam of Fayetteville, for many years president of the Arkansas Lumbermen's Association, and one of the best known lumbermen of Arkan- sas
 It was at the suggestion of Mir. Put man that Silo Day was observed at 'he University of Arkansas May 31, at which several hundred farmers spent the day on the college campus, listen ing to the lectures of farming experts, and witnessing silo in operation at the college dairy.
 Ten tons of silage may be put in the same space as one ton of hay" states MT. Putnam, "and the corn from 15 acres, placed in a silo, will do more good than the hay from 75 acres. The corn from ten acres. if ioSSu LII d BLU, Will WlUleT oU neau of cattle, and as the feed Is as rich and juicy in January as it was in June, it will produce as much milk in the dead of winter as in summer. Hun dreds of thousands of dollars are being annually wasted in Arkansas by the loss of valuable feed, which is now left in the field. If this is put up in a silo, all the feeding qualities are saved.
 There are comparatively few silos in Arkansas now, but you will see them by the thousands in the next few years. We had farmers from Pine Bluff, Monticello, Warren, and other towns far away from Fayetteville, which shows how interested they are in the new method of handling win ter feed The farmers went away pleased with the silo, and many pur- chased them before they departed from Fayetteville. Every community where one silo is tried means many moro there next year"
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
TRAVELLERS WILL
 AID THE FUND
ARKANSAS SALESMEN PLEDGE SELVES TO RAISE S1,ooo FOR
 SILVER SERVICE.
LITTLE ROCK GETS MEETING
Texarkana Withdrew From Contest. New Set of Officials Elected by
 Organization.
Western Newspaper Union News servi-a

Western Newspaper Union News Servi-A
 Hope.-This city was completely turned over 10 the Arkansaw Travellers who held their tenth annual con- Sention in Hope.
 Big delegations attended the conven- tion from Little Rock and Texarkana and were given royal welcome by the city of Hope
 At one of the business sessions of the association it unanimously adopted resolution introduced by ex-Presi- dent H. s. Spivey pledging them- selves to raise $l ,000 toward the fund to purchase silver service for the battleship Arkansas.
 The following Is the resolutions:
 Whereas, The United States ha3 honored our beloved state by naming it's largest battleship after her, and that no provision having been made by our legislature to provide said bat. tleship with suitable silver service in honor of it's name, be 1t
 Resolved, That we, the Arkansaw Travellers, state organization of trav- cling men, in annual convention as sembled. having for its purpose the up- building of our state and to honor her good name in every way possible, do hereby pledge ourselves to raise the sum of $l,000 for said silver sedvice."
 Little Rock was chosen as the 1914 meetong place and Sam Henderson of Little Rock, former secretary-treasur- CT, was named president, on the con- cluding day of the Arkansaw Travel CTS convention. Texarkana made 8 fight for the next meeting, but finally withdrew in favor of Little Rock.
 Besides Mr. Henderson, officers named were: First vice president. Thomas NJ Anderson, Hope; second vice president, w. R. Adcock, Little Rock: third vice president, R. l.. Dan- iels. Texarkana; fourth vice president. Walter N. Trulock, Pine Bluff; secre- tary-treasurer, R. c. Rudisill, Little Rock; chaplain, the Rev. Basil E. Newton, Hope.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
DR. ]. H. REYNOLDS ACCEPTS
Arkansas Educator Will Head Hendrix
 College at Conway.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Conway.-Upon conditions which the Board of Trustees decided to meet, Dr. John Hugh Reynolds of the Uni versity of Arkansas has accepted the presidency of Hendrix College. sue ceeding Dr A. c. Millar The new president is expected to assume his duties at once.
 The erection within the next three years of buildings which will cost in the neighborhood of $150.000 was the principal condition which Dr. Reynolds attached to his acceptance of the po- sition. The other conditions related to the administration of the college, the new president stipulating that his executive control of the institution should be absolute and without inter ference. The latter was readily agreed to, it being the desire of the tr"stees of the college should be in the hands of it's president.
 The new buildings to be erected will consist of dormitories, a science hall and a gymnasium. These, as well as other needed buildings, were recom- mended by the retiring president, Dr. A. c. Millar, and on his recommends tons were adopted by the board. A campaign for funds for these buildings will be immediately inaugurated.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
Senator Clarke Talks.

Little Rock.-Scnator James P Clarke, who is spending few days at his home in this city, is inclined to he somewhat dissatisfied with conditions at Washington regarding the disposal of federal jobs. Tt was the custom in former years" stated Senator Clarke, and is still 10 some extent, for the United States senators to have the dis posal of certain offices, but 1t is not now what it used to be. The re- formers of the administration are claiming the right to investigate every person recommended for appointment, and they are doing it with venge- ance which delays matters consider ably"
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
Counterfeit Money Found.

Camden.-Local officers have issued a warning against a counterfeit half dollar that is being circulated here in great numbers. The counterfeit Is extremely well made, having the cor rect ring and weight and that added quality which the bankers call feel" The coins were first detected by one of the local banks. though a search revealed that many of them had been taken in over the bank counters with out noticing that they were counter felt. Officers suspect a number of strange men, who have been making purchases in various stores and giving half-dollars on purchases of five and 10 cents.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
Want Race Seareoation.

A''ah'a, Ga.-Race segregation in ss blocks where the majority of '"e voters favor it, is the object of an .uinaice passed by the Atlanta coun-
 me measure is said to have re- sui'ed from recent actions of negroes I 0ne or the wards. in buying realty =, '"0eht 10 prominent residential sites. . Ae ordinance does not seek to force removal of negroes who have al
 N' secured proporeyt, but to prvent
 efs rom gaining a foothold
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
COMMISSIONER PAGE UPHELD
Attorney Generals Opinicn Only
 Strengthens Position.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Commissioner Page has been upheld by the attorney gen. eral in his actions in taxing and in- specting corn chops.
 Manufacturers and dealers of feed stuffs and the grain committee of the vigorously protesting the corn chops tax and as result commissioner Page asked for an opinion although a de- csion had already been rendered on the same subject by Attorney General Norwood while in office Attorney General Moose's opinion only strength ened the former decision oc the sub- ject.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
FEDERAL JUDGE FREEZER HAD SUSTAINED OPERATORS IN CLAIMS OF UNREASON-
 ABLE TARIFFS.
REGULATE FREIGHT RATES
Commission Has Power to Fix Maxi mum Charges on all Railroads
 in the State.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Washington, D. C.-The people of Arkansas won their first legal victory in their fight against the railroads of that state, when the United States Supreme Court held that Arkansas D. cent passenger fare law was valid snless the railroads could prove that the rate was confiscatory.
 Besides the Arkansas case the Su. preme Court also decided cases favor able to the states of Missouri, Oregon and West Virginia.
 in reversing the decision of Judge Trieher of the United States Circuit Court for the eastern district of Ar kansas, who held that the Arkansas maximum freight and 2-cent passenger rate law were invalid because confis- catory, the United States Suprema Court in an opinion handed down by Justice Hughes, reversed the lower court and remanded with directions to dismiss without prejudice, the cases appealed by the Arkansas Railroad Commission against the Iron Mountain and Southern and the St Louis South western railroad companies, in an eff fort to uphold the law passed by the Arkansas legislature in 1907. fixing The maximum passenger rates and freight rates within the state
 The original action was brought by l. railroad companies operating within she state of Arkansas to enjoin the Arkansas Railroad Commission from enforcing the maximum freight and '~o-cent passenger rate laws
 The cases were brought before Cir euh Judge Trieber at Little Rock on 'oiy lS, 1908. Judge Trieber held that me Arkansas freight and passenge, aws complained of would not afford reasonable return upon the property. ana were therefore cofiscatory. While tnere was no formal opinion handed oo"h Tn the Arkansas rate cases, the court announced that the dicision in ale MISSOURI cases was applicable in 'he Arkansas cases. The other r Ark.
 ''' Se''o bii pitfiOuSly agreed D aoide by the decision in the Iron mouhtain and St. Louis and South western cases which were decided.
 The Supreme Courts decision is "oked upon as a real victory for the arkansas Railroad Commission in the Lsht oi the state to fix railroad rates This is held to be valid.
 under the decision the court decid eu 'aa' when state railroad commis- sun IXes the rates the railroads oper. auhg within the state cannot make a ease until they have operated under uIese rates, and even then the burden ot proof IS upon the railroads to prove sohcluslvely that the rates complained oi are confiscatory.
 me ron Mountain and the other iaiiIoads contended that the passen. ger and freight rates fixed by the 'NtAdhsas Railroad Commission were eHIuSI unreasonable and confiscatory m .lat It deprived them of property "i'hout due process of law. Under que dection, the railroads from now on must prove that the rates, which will Ao" De put in force in Arkansas, are eonfiscatory.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
EDITOR E. B. MORRILL, DEAD
Veteran Newspaper Man of Arkansas
 Dies at De VaIl's Bluff.
Western Newspaper Union News sarvtca.

Western Newspaper Union News Sarvfcs
 De Valps Bluff.--E B. Morrill,, edi. tor of the Prairie County Observer for years, died at his home in D. Vall's Bluff. The deceased was born in Prairie county and lived his entiie life in De Valrs Bluff and Des Are. His father came to Arkansas from the state of Maine and started one of the first newspapers published in Prair; 3 county at Des Arc before the Civil war After the death of his father, 2. B. Morrill, carried on the work as editor of the paper and continued in the business until February last w.al. he had the misfortune to lose his CT. ire plant by fire. Owing to i'll healtf. 1e did not make an effort to re-es- tablish his business.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
DECISION PLtASES
 GEO. W. DONAGHEY
EX-GOVERNOR HAD PART IN WIN. MING IMPORTANT RATE
 DECISION.
CALLED A SPECIAL SESSION
Secretary Floyd of Railroad commis- sion Says Roads Wiii Have to
 Refund.

western Newspaper Union News Service
 Little Rock-When Ex-Gov. Geo W. Donaghey heard of the United states Supreme Court decision regard ing Arkansas rates he was highly elat- ed.
 In aR interview MT. Donaghey gave Drlef history of the case and told ot the important part that he had in the gaining of a favorable decision.
 MT. Donaghey said:
 Soon after the primary of 1908 which gave me the vote necessary for the nomination for governor, I was called into consultation concerning the enforcement of certain railroad rates proposed by the state railroad commission. It was argued that it would be better to compromise with the railroads than to have a lawsuit With them. l took the stand that a compromise in such matters was in. Jurlous to the state and should not De considered. That we should en- force the states rates or go to the Supreme Court of the United States and let that tribunal tell us why we should not do it. That the state either had the power to govern its railroads rate making or it did not have it, and that it was high time for the people to know and understand their rights on that question
 
 MT Donaghey told of his calling d special session of the legislature for the especial purpose of passing an ap- propration of $40,000 to fight for Ark. aDsas' right to regulate rates in the state.
 Co After securing the desired appro- priation Mr. Donaghey salu he induc- ed Judge J. NJ. Hill to resign from the Supreme Court and take charge of the case, and have as his assistants Jas. s. Harrod and Judge w. F. Kirby.
 To these three men and to the rail road commissioners in office at that time Mir Donaghey attributes the final victory of Arkansas in the rate cases. The members of the Arkansas Com. mission at that time were: w. P. Al len, Wm. Crockett and Col. Hampton.
 Statement by Secretary Floyd.
 Secretary Floyd of the railroad com mission prepared a statement on the effect the courts decision will have oE the refunding of large sums of money collected by the railroads in excess fare. In regard to the refund ing of the excess fares MT. Foyd said:
 The passenger departments of the different lines who are parties to this litigation will also be required to in- crease their office forces, in order to take care of claims for overcharges, as they must refund down to cents per mile on all tickets sold or cash fares collected. where the passenger retained the coupon attached to his ticket. Where passengers failed to preserve their coupons, it will be a clear loss to them of the difference between and cents per mile on each trip made.
 Tt Is presumed that the so-called court tariff of freight rates will be can celed at once, as the order of the Su- preme Court sustains and puts into ef- feet the commissions rates as carried in Standard Freight Distance Tariff No. 3, and the lower rates will be made effective automatically.