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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08

and about ten more Of them signed
note for s1O,O 900 which was held
In escrow by d. L. Fink, banker
OF Muskogee, to be delivered to the
M. o. & @. when the company com
menced the construction of depot
here. Right of way proceedings
were undertaken and the citizens
committee disbursed something
like $4,000 for right OF way, and
the company officers say that the
company spent $4,000 more for the
same purpose. The committee then
filed suit TO enjoin Mr.. Fink from
delivering the $4,000 note to the
M. o. & @. on the grounds that the
company had changed its right OF
way, and many other grounds. Suit
for the return of the $4,000 ex-
pended on right OF way was also
included, Utterback g. Hays being
the attorneys for the committee. The
committee failed to get a judgment
for the $4,000, but won out on
the other point, when the court en-
Joined the delivery of the $4,000
note to the company. The road
then built a cheap temporary depot
in the city, at about the time that
the corporation commission made its
first order for the Union Depot in
the city. The $4,000 note was
never returned, but Mr.. Kenefick
promised Attorney v. B. Hays here
Wednesday chat 1t would be ret1rn-
ed. The style of the original case
was T. L. Cox ct al, VS.. the Missouri,
Oklahoma & Gulf Railway Company.
While here Mr.. Kenefick also set
tied controversy with VIM. Bon
dies. When the road built thru the
city one of Mr.. Bondies' lots was
condemned for right OF way, and
Mr. Bondies apepaled to the district
court, the case being dismissed at
the last term of court The settle
ment provided for deciding back to
Mr.. Bondies one half of the lot in
controversy.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08
MURRAY CANDIDATE
FOR CONGRESS-

Nine candidates for state office fill
ed their application with. the secre-
tary of the state election board Mon
day. w. H. Murray of Tishomingo be-
comes candidate for Congress from
the fourth district, setting at rest
rumors that ne might run. for Gov
ernor. Others were Tom Wood of
Oklahoma City, Independent, for
Governor; ]. s. Askew of Chickasha.
Secretary of State; Ed Boyle, Mine
Inspector; ]. o. Crawford of Ada,
Clerk of Supreme Court; William M.
Franklin, of Madill, Clerk of Su-
preme Court; F. w. Swank of Nor
man. Judge of Third District; Tom
F. McMechan of Oklahoma City,
State Senator; r. f. Stilwell of Bar
tlesyille, Representative.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08

House will engct a bill predicated on
scientific principles. and that House
and Senate will get together on
measure that will really benefit the
cotton trade and industry generally.
Such a law will curb manipulation
and open the way for the cotton
trade to expand and develop in an
orderly and wholesome manner.
Meanwhile the price position OF
March and April at New York is a
good index Of what may be expected
to result from scientific Legislation
regulating contract trading in cot
ton. March closed at 11.65-7O, while
April closed at 12.03-0s. The rea-
son for this sharp premium carried
by April over March is found in the
fact that New York's revised con-
tract which is based on Government
standard types goes into effect on
April next. OF course, should
Congress enact a law along the lines
expected effective st once. the par
ity between New York and Nv Or
leans will be promptly adjusted and
established, and arbitrage trading
will thereafter sustain a proper par
ity between the two markets, which
will facilitate trade and improve
market conditions generally.
During April the into sight move
ment was smaller than last year,
and, henceforth, is expected to show
bullish comparisons. But at the
weelCen exports were only 61,217
bales, as against 109.06 last week.
and 169,SO2 this week last year; for
the season thus far. S,056,791, as
against 7,650,277 last year.
Spinners' takings also made a less
favorable comparison-211 900 bales
for the week. as against 100000 last
year Thus far this season spinners
have taken 1853. 900 bales. as con-
trasted with 11.14.000 last year.
Favorable reports continue TO
come from Manchester. The de-
mand has broadened considerably,
and now most styles of cotton are
inquired for. whereas short while
ago only the better styles were in
active demand.
1t is quite apparent that there Is
to be full consumption in both the
United States and Great Britain this
season. During the first half Of the
year the Continent took 100000
more American bales than last year.
but increased use of East Indian
cotton may effect continental takings
of American during the second half
of the season. According to the best
authorities, the visible and INVISIBLE
supply of American cotton Is pow
somewhere about 500, 900 bales less
than last year. and more than a mil
lion bales less than two years ago.
The new crop start in the early pro-
ducing sections is late and more or
less unfavorable. Thus it would
seem that sustained steadiness in
the Southern spot markets would
warn New York short sellers at least
against selling summer deliveries at
heavy discounts. but they seem con-
fident enough.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08
Candidate for Corporation Commits.
sioner. y.

Candidate Tor Corporation Commits
sioner.
Everyone familiar with the situa.
tion in the state at this time is OF
the opinion that r. p. Bowles is
leading in the race for corporation
commissioner The fight is between
he and Colonel Watson, and Bowles
Is developing exceptional strength in
all parts Of the state. People Of
Bryan County will be proud Of the
election of Bowles. He has been one
of its most progressive citizens for
many years and has practically the
united support of tie Democrats.
In every campaign he has been a
fighting Democrat; in the primaries
for the men that he thought ought to
be nominated and in the general
election. for the Democratic ticket.
Nobody doubts his qualifications;
no men are credited with having bet
ter. His extensive experience will
make him very valuable member of
the commission. ADV.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08
WOOD ALCOHOL CAUSES
BLINDNESS.

Carolyn G. Van Blacom, secretary
of the New York Committee for the
on "preventable blindness" recon-
mended that the label may cause
blindness or death II swallowed or
inhaled be universally used in the
sale of wood alcohol.
= "In one year in New York City
alone twelve persons were blinded
and three killed by wood alcohol, -
she said. "a teaspoonful Of this
poison may cause total blindness, a
Only in recent years has wood alco-
hol become so dangerous to life and
sight Formerly It was dark. bad
smelling. bad tasting fluid which no
one wcs tempted to drink. A pro-
cess is now known by means Of
which this color, taste and odor are
removed Wood alcohol when puri-
fled In this way looks, tastes and
smells like good (grain) alcohol
and may be easily substituted for 1t
in white whisky. cordials, brandy,
essences. extracts. patent medicines,
etc. AS much blindness and death
have been caused also by breathing
the fumes of wod alcohol as by swal-
lowing the liquid. These fumes
come form wod alcohol used in vari-
Gus trades-for example, in varnish-
ing furniture. lead pencils and the
inside of watts; indyes for coloring
artificial flowers; inshellac for stiff
fleming hats; In the manufacture OF
photo-engraving and for stoves and
lamps in which wood alcohol is burn
ed"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08
MARSHALL COUNTY BAR
ENDORSES HARDY.


"We, the undersigned membery Of
the Bar cf MarshaI County. OKLA
homa, ID lizing tue sterling worth
OF Judge Hardy as a man, citizen
whose endeavors have been for good,
true Christian gentleman of ex-
emplary habits, a man in sympathet-
ic touch with the masses and imbued
with high ideals and purposes, a
lawyer who ranks with the best in
the state and a Judge of that poise,
temperament and power Of analysis,
coupled with his understanding of
conditions and human natures which
eminently fits him for the position of
honor and trust that he occupies, we
feel deeply our loss and wish to con-
gratulate the citizenship of the 27th
Judicial District on having Judge
Hardy in this district, for our 'abate-
ment is trei gain, and with Judge
Hardy we lose his estimahle wife
and their charming children"
I'VE, the undersigned members
Of the Bar of Marshall County, Okla.
homa, having known the Honorable
Summers Hardy, of Hugo. and for
merly of Madill, for number OF
years and having implicit confidence
in his honesty and integrity, as g
man and knowing him to be law
yer of ability and a Judge that Il
always fair and impartial in the dis
charge OF his duty. hereby give hin
our unqualified endorsement for
Associate Justice of the Supreme
court of Oklahoma in the event OF
vacancy caused by the resignation
of Hon. r. L. Williams" ADV.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08
THE WEEK IN THE
COTTON MARKET.
(By walter Parker.l

New Orleans. May IA week of
bad weather favored the bull, but
unfavorable weekend statistics
brought comfort TO the bear, and on
Friday New York sold July con
tracts at 1920 as against 13 Is
cents for standard middling at New
Orleans. The west, where the sup
ply Of good seed is limited, has
been deluged again and again. In
the east the crop has made favorable
progress. Cotton market interest.
however, centers most largely on
prospective legislation. Fear of
hostile legislation reduced opera
tions in the contract division to a
minimum. Now the trade feels
fairly confident that the lower
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08
TWO MORE BUILDINGS PLANNED

II was learned Friday that Messrs.
ober l.. shannon and DR. w. A.
Clark contemplate the erection of
two one-story brick buildings on
their lots at Fourth avenue and
Main street, which If erected will
have a total frontage OF about 126
feet, and a depth of 150 feet.
Mr. Shannon owns the property
at Fourth and Main street used as
residence by DR.. McCraray, the
lot being 76 feet front and $50 feet
deep. The building he contemplates
building will be a one-story brick,
76 feet on amin street, facing sohth
and $50 feet deep, to cost about
$1,000; tentative plans have been
drawn but no plans have been ac-
cepted by Mr.. Shannon. The build
ing DR.. Clark contemplates would
be built on the west fifty feet Of
DR.. Clark's old residence, adjoining
the Shannon property on the east,
and would be probably fifty feet on
Main street, facing south, and eth
er 100 or $50 feet long, estimated
to cost between $4,000 and $1,000.
The two buildings If erected, viii
be built together with party wall
between them.
Plans are that the Shannon build
ing will be used as garage and
auto sales room by Messrs. Ober
Shannon and Horace Marshall, and
applications have already been made
for lease on the prospective Cark
building.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08
YARNABY.

Rev. Bro. Gibbons. preacher in
charge here, preached for us Sunday
The fish fry at Happy Hollow
last Thursday was swell affair,
and some of the participants report
rousing time.
jerks Morgan and family visited
Kemp Saturday.
Cicero Barnes was among the Wis.
TORS here Sunday.
Mr.. Boyd. manager for the Handle
Mill Co.. has shut down for few
months.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08

(From Southeastern Gazette.)
Oklahoma may have many faults,
but, in one respect she stands far
ahead OF here sister states-her
normal schools are opsn for forty
six weeks In the year. Thereby her
teachers are enabled to do a full
terms work at normal school in
the summer time, and the credits
made then may be transferred to
county certificates for all completed
subjects, and at the same time be
counted toward the life diploma OF
the school.
The Southeastern. at Durant, ex-
poets an unusually large attendance
this summer. Already six counties
have signified their intention Of
coming in body. and many teach
ers from the other counties in the
district are expected Arrangea
ments are under way to care for
the seven hundred or eight hundred
who are expected. The Chamber of
Commerce and citizens Of Durant
Will work in conjunction with the
president and the faculty Of the
Normal School in making arrange
ments for students.
Recitations will begin at 1880 a..
M, Tuesday, May the twenty-sixth,
and close Saturday. August first.
Saturday, May the twenty-third. and
Monday. the twenty-fifth, will be
registration days. when students
viii meet the classification commit
tee and have their cards made out.
All the subjects of the regular
course will be offered, and all those
named in the law for examination
before the county superintendent
and his board.
Attention is called to the fact that
requirements for certificates were
raised by the Legislature Of 1913
the new subjects being, for first
grade certificates, Algebra, Ameri-
can Literature, Physchology. and
General History, and for second
grade, American Literature and
Psychology. The law also raised the
general averages required: For
first grade, ninety per cent; for sec
ond grade, eighty per cent; for third
grade, seventy-five per GENT. To
obtain even a third grade certificate
one must be at least eighteen years
old. Nor may a third grade. certifi-
cate be renewed. Grades may not
be carried from a lower certificate
to higher.
Additional instructors have been
employed. The library and labora-
toray facilities are all that one could
wish---especially the former, upon
which thousands of dollars have
been expended the past year. Each
class period means one hour, insur-
ing careful study and teaching.
Nor has the city teacher been for
gotten. Primary work. the Method
ology of intermediate Branches,
School Supervision and Administra-
ton, all the High School. or Normal
Preparatory work and two years Of
Normal College courses. with Music,
Manual Training, Domestic Science,
Domestic Art. Agriculture, Biology.
and courses in Rural School Prob
lens, all will be offered. III
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08

You know what taking
as the formula printed label showing that
the
tonic and is in TaseesS
Mothers and Pale Sy Children Removes Bhoune without
Relieves and
purihes the blood ATue and
No family should be whuti Guaranteed by Druggist
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08

child back and asked her not to tell
anyone, but she told her mother and
the filing Of the complaint follow
ed. salters said that he meant no
harm to the child. but nevertheless
plead guilty as charged and was Civ
en- a fifteen dollar fine and thirty
days in Jail.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08


William Kenefick, first promoter
first president, and then receiver for
the Missouri. Oklahoma & Gulf Ry,
Co.. was in the city last week and
arrangement for the settlement of
several controversies that that road
had gotten mixed up in with local
people.
Probably the most important thing
done by Mr.. Kenefick while here was
the promise to return the note for
$4,000. which was given to the
road by "a number Of local citizens
at the time the road was being built.
and which note was to cover The
cost of building the depot at this
place. The hitsory of the note and
the M. o. G. G. affair is as follows:
When the M. o. & G.. first an
nounced its intention to build thru
this city, forty-two of the most
prominent business people got to-
gether and agreed with the company
that they would furnish free right
Of way thru the city and build a
depot for the company The forty-two
men signed guarantee contract,
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08
WHENEVER YOU NEED
A GENERAL tonic ! TAKE GROVES 5

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is Equally
Valuable General Tonic because Acts on the Liver
Drives Out Malaria, Enriehes the Blood and Builds Up
the Whole System. For Crown People and Children.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08
$4,000 NOTE RETURN-
ED TO CITIZENS.

Note Given the VI. o. s. q. Ry. Co,
Several cYars Ago in Connection
With Other Funds, When Road
Came Through Here, Reyerts to
Makers.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08
To Cure a Cold In One Day,

Take LAXATIVE BRoNfo Quinine. Itstops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money If 1t fails to cure.
Il. w. GROVES signature on each box. 2oc.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-05-08
SUMMER NORMAL NAY 20.

Largest Attendance In History OF In
stitution Anticipated. - Courses
Offered and Requirements for
Certificates.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
ATTACK PIE COUNTER
AT CONGRESS LIBRARY
Senators Feel Librarians Appointive
Powers Are Too Broad. MARITIME.
of New Jersey. Declares.

A movement is on foot to clip the wings
of the Librarian of Congress in regard, to
the nearly unlimited power he has to
make appointments or promotions. A
number of Senators have expressed their
views on the subject. and 1t is expected
a bill limiting the powers of the Libra
rian will be offered before the Senate.
Senator MARITIME, of New Jersey. said
yesterday:
"The Librarian 6 Congress has. in the
matter of appointments, too much power
for the hands of one man. He can APP
point, denote or promote according to
his will. II looks to me too much like a
close corporation. We intend to curb
his power"
There are $50 positions In the Congress
sional Library. the salaries aggregating
$50, 900 a year. The Senators have come
to believe that this Is too much pa
tronage" to place in the hands of one
man, for 1t il more than the President
has to handle.
The bill may take the form of a trans
fer of the appointment to the civil serv-
ice. or the positions may be portioned
out to the various States.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
VETERANS SEE BATTLE
MONUMENT UNVEILED
Col. John McElroy Makes Address at
Ceremonies Held at Spott-
syIyania.

SyISdnld.
The dedication of a battle monument ID
the 13sth Ohio Volunteer Infantry for
valiant service at the bloody ANGLE
In Spottsylvania Friday was attended
by party of veterans from this city.
The dedication address was delivered
by Col John McElroy, of this city. edi-
tor of the National Tribune. as a repre-
sentative of Gov Cox. of Ohio. who was
prevented by official duties from being
present. Accompanying Col. McElroy
were Gaylord NJ Saltzgaber. commission
er of pensions: Rear Admiral Chester,
U. s. N: G. H Slaybaugh. past com.
mander of the Department OF the Po-
tomac @. A. r.: Capt c. ID. Royce.
H. B. Mattox, and ]. Walter Mitchell,
all representing the Army and Navy
Union: Capt. NJ. B. Rowe, a Spanish
American war veteran, and his brother,
A. p Rowe, of Fredericksburg, Va
The memorial monument. for which
money was appropriated by the Ohio
State legislature, stands about 100 yards
in front of the Confederate earthworks
IN the battlefield of Spottsylvania Court
house.
Solomon Rouscult. Of Tho-nville. Ohio.
who was largely instrumental in having
the appropriation made for the memorial.
presided In his speech he dwelt on the
horrors of the war as he had seen them
Mt Spottsylvania in .1Ss4. He introduced
Col McElroy.
The Washington party visited the bat
tIefields of Spottsylvania, Salem Church
and first and second Fredericksburg by
automobile before their return to this
city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
HIGH SCHOOL CADETS
ON REVIEW TUESDAY
Three Battalions of Eleven Companies
to March and Drill on White
House Elipse.
PASS BEFORE w0THERsP00N

Three battalions of eleven companies,
comprising the pride of the Washington
high schools. will march, counter
march, drill and vancouver on the green
grass of the Ellfpse back of the White
House Tuesday afternoon when the High
School Cadet Regiment holds its an
nual review and parade.
After parading from Sixth street and
Louisiana avenue northwest, up Penn
sylvania avenue to the reviewing
grounds the 200 cadets, headed by the
regiment colonel, W. NJ. Yater, of East
ern High School, will pass in review be-
fore Brig. Gen. Wotherspoon. The cadets
will march and drill as they have been
taught to do by Maj. w. A. McCathar-
inc. of the District militia
The invitations are out and crowds of
expectant mothers, sisters and maybe
a few sweethearts will be there to see
Frank or Fred or Philip carry a gun.
The regiment is divided into three bat
talions, the First. from Central High
School; the Second, from Business, East
ern and Western high schools, and the
Third. from Mckinley Manual Training
School. Each battalion has its battalion
adjutant in command of the several
companies. The complete list Of regi-
mental and staff officers is as follows:
Regimental officers: Col. w. III. Yater.
ley: Regimental ,Adjt. r. A. Ide, Central
Staff officers of First Battalion-Maj. j.
p Simpson, Battalion Adjt. frank of FIRST
lieutenant). II. d. Shapiro; Company A,
Capt L. t. Ross, First Lieut.. F. M.
johnson, Second Lieut. David Davis;
Company B, Capt. II. III. Osborn. First
Lieut. NJ. II. Herzmark. Second Lieut.. p.
o. Milton: Company i. Capt. R. L. Yates.
First Lieut.. A. w. Payne, Second Lieut.
]. b. Newman.
Stan of Second Battalion-Maj. w. 8.
Brenizer, Battalion Adjt. H. Russell Ide;
Business High. Company z. Capt. F. d.
Conner. First Lieut. w. e. Schaaff, Sec
ond Lieut.. ]. B. Sanford: Eastern High.
Company F, Capt. F. W. Deck, First
Lieut. J. r. Arnold. Second Lieut. Watt
son Davis. Western High. Company H.
Capt. Chase Donaldson. First Lieut.
George Cooper. Second Lieut.. Longstreet
Welchel; Business High, Company G.
Capt r. L. Pedlow, First Lieut.. +. Z.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
oPERETTA DRAWS THRoNG.

The operetta for the benefit fund for
a new hall at .Kenilworth. d. c., last
night was largely attended. and was
well given. under the direction of Mrs.
Annie NJ. Jorgensen. The cast included:
Queen of Roses. Miss Lucy Robertson
Crocus. Miss Gladys Premise; Dahiia,
Miss Amy Harvey; Sunfiower, Miss Mar
garet Shaw; Lily, Miss Eleanor Morris;
Pond Lily, Miss Florence Lindsey.
Snowdrop. Miss Esther Holmes; Violet,
Miss Martha Robertson; Pinks, Louise
Brightman and Margaret Street; chorus
OF forget-me-nots. Troop No. 8, Girl
Scouts.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

Martin, Second Lieut.. David Bector:
Western High, Company l.. Capt. E. B.
Bernstein, First Lieut.. Edward Stead,
Second Lieut.. ]. A. Holmes. jr.
STAN of Third Battalion-Maj ]. E. Por-
ter, Battalion Adjt. c. r. Draper; Com
pany c, Capt. s. Wasserman, First Lieut..
C. H. A. Ries, Second Lieut.. W. E.
Lange; Company d, Capt. G. L. Haines,
First Lieut.. L. r. Fielder, Second Lieut..
N. r. Spieden; Company X, Capt. H. j.
Phillips, First Lieut.. G. w. Herbert, Sec
ond Lieut.. E. H. Krehbiel.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
SENATE PosToFF1cE TO MOVE.
Quarters Shifted from basement o
Capitol to once Building.

New quarters have been provided for
the Senate postoffice. which has occupied
rooms in the northeast corner of the
Capitol building for more than fifty
years, and 1t is to be moved today to a
large, airy room on the second floor Of
the Senate ONCE Building.
just before the civil war the postofice
was on the Senate floor in the rooms
which are now occupied by the District
of Columbia Committee. In 1856 the Of
fee was moved to the basement floor.
The Western Union. Postal Telegraph,
and government telegraph offices are to
be located in one Of the corridors of the
Senate wing. and the telephone booths
will be near the lower main entrance.
A small booth for selling stamps and
mailing letters will be maintained on the
basement floor.