The Hollis Tribune. (Hollis, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, August 22, 1913 Page: 3 of 4
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HOLLIS. O K L A., TRIBUNE
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BIGGEST RACING PROGRAM IN
IDE STATE PAIR'S HISTORY
High class harness and running races will feature the amusement card
of the seventh annual Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition, Oklahoma City.
September ^3 to October 4, 1913. One of the biggest racing programs in
history has been arranged, calling for purses aggregating something like
$12,000.00.
^ With the exception of the two trotting divisions of the Southwestern
Futurity for tvro and three year olds, already closed, all the trotting and
pacing purses will be $500 each. rtatries will close September 1 and all
inouey will be divided according to the point system.
The following events will be featured in the daily raciug program:
Trotting.
-No. 1—Southwestern Futurity, 2-
year-old trot (closed $1,600
So. 2—Southwestern Futurity,
year-old trot (closed 1,"0H
No. 3—2:30 trot 300
No. 4—2:24 trot 500
No. 6—2:20 trot 500
No. 6—2:18 trot BOO
No. 7—2:15 trot 500
No. 8—2:12 trot 500
Pacing.
No. 12—2:25 pace
No. 13—2:20 pace
No. 14—2:17 pace
No. 16—2:14 pace
No. J6—2:11 pace
No. 17—2:01) pace ..
Concert by Natiello's band and soIob
by Miss Olive Elsom Scharf, during
the racing each afternoon of the fair.
Large purses will also be paid for running races, the program calling for
two or more each day. The Oklahoma Derby, to be run on Thursday or the
second week of the fair, will be worth $500 and there will be numerous
handicaps and purse events. The best, officers in the country will nave
charge of the racing depigment.
State Fair and Exposition races are famous for being uniformly of high
quality and weir conduct*® The elates and purses this year w ill bring the
best and fastest hni'Heijg*d the track is one of the best in the Southwesi.
The grand stand will filily accommodate ten thousand persons and the
races will be accompanied by the best of music, furnished by Natiello's
Band, celebrated soloistl? noted grand opera singers and the world's best
vaudeville.
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RESCINDED ON PLEA OF
TAXPAYERS.
j on farm land in Pawnee county vai
withdrawn and the assessment ac-
cepted as fixed by the county board.
Crop Failures Cited As Reasons For It was shown to the state board that
Desiring the Lowsring of Levies.
-Other News of the
State.
"liepresentatlves of the taxpayers of
more than twenty counties of the state
appeared before the state board of
equalization to enter their protests
against tentative increases proposed
by the board over the valuations re-
turned by the county equalization
boards.
In several instances the representa-
tions made by the counties were suf-
ficient to show the board that the
proposed incerase would work a hard-
ship on the taxpayers and immediate
action was taken in rescinding the in-
crease while in other counties the
board decided to give them further
consideration before acting.
Crop failures are cited in nearly
every instance in support of the re-
quest for lower taxes. In some of the
counties where the state board has
proposed increases it was stated that
the farmers have no crop as a result
of an unfavorable season and in some
instances have practically been forced
to abandon their farms. In others it
is stated that farmers have been com-
pelled to sell theic_ stock and farming
implement? to meet maturing obliga-
tions and If compelled to pay the in-
crease proposed by the board their
financial ruin would be completed.
The same stringency it was told the
board, exists among the business and
townspeople of many of the smaller
communities which are practically de-
pendent on agricultural products.
In Woodward county where the
board made a proposed increase of 20
per cei^t in land values the Increase
was reduced to 10 per cent. Variolas
inequalities in assessing the land of
that county as well as errors in mak-
ing up the report were pointed out to
the board after which the reduction
was ^ordered.
A proposed increase of 10 per cent
on land values in Love county was
cut to 5 per cent. Only about 30
per cent of the entire land of Love
county, it is said, is taxable and only j
about 10 per cent of that is improved j
land.
Requests to withdraw a 15 per cent I
increase on land in Choctaw county; I
20 per cent increase on land in Craig I
county; 10 per cent increase-on land
in Logan county, and a 5 per cent in-1
crease in Muskogee county were made
to the board, but no decision was
rendered.
In Major county a proposed flat in-
crease of approximately $160,000 on
all taxable property was withdrawn
after it had been shown to the board
that the farmers of that county were
suffering great financial loss as a re-
sult of four consecutive crop failures.
more than a third of the land in Paw-
nee county is alloted and therefore
exempt from taxation.
McClain Figures Stand.
The returns submitted by the coun-
ty board of equalization for McClain
county were accepted by the board.
This was one of the laBt counties to
report.
A strenuous kick was lodged against
a proposed increase of 10 per cent on
personal property in Nowata county,
but the board declined io take tftry
| action on the complaint until it could
1 be given further consideration. In
I this county, it is said that crop fail-
1 ures and other adverse circumstances
j have practically compelled the farm-
ers to desert their farms.
Raise Withdrawn.
I In Pottawatomie county a tentative
increase of 10 per cent on personal
property was withdrawn and land val-
ues increased 10 per cent.
A 10 per cent increase proposed on
both personal and real property in
.Wagoner county was withdrawn. The
Arkansas and Grand rivers both run
through Wagoner county, and it was
shown to the board that a larger por-
tion of valuable land in that county
was subject to being overflowed by
a rise in either river, rendering the
land almost useless for agricultural
purposes.
In Washita county a proposed in-
crease of 5 per cent on farm land was
removed.
TARIFF ON SILOS FIXED.
Complaints of Oklahoma Jobbers
Cause Commission to Act.
In pursuance of the complaint filed
by W. V. Hardie, secretary of the
Oklahoma Traffic association, the cor-
poration commission issued its final
order promulgating rates, rates and
classifications of steel silos when
shipped in carloads or less than car1
load lots between points in Oklahoma.
The new classification, it is said, car-
ries into effect a material reduction
in freight rates on this commodity,
The new order is expected to fill a
long-felt want on the part of manu-
facturers and shippers of steel silos
and material for their construction.
There is no tariff at present which
covers silos and as a result, it la
said, Oklahoma jobbers and manufac-
turers have been discriminated aga'nst
in the matter of rates. At the hear-
ing on the proposed order, held before
the commission, representatives of
the carriers who appeared at the hear-
ing virtually admitted a discrimina-
tion against Oklahoma
HOLDING SUN DANCE
Five Tribes of Indians Celebrating
Near Longdale.
Watonga.—Nearly 3,000 Indians of
the Cheyenne. Arapahoe, Kiowa,
Osage. Pawnee and Ponca tribes are
holding their annual sun dance be-
tween Fonda and Longdale, which it is
expected will last for the next two
weeks. The Indians are planning to
- h««p celebrate the anniversary at Law-
'on of the opening of the new country.
Not Resisted.
The proposed order was not resist-
ed by the carriers and fhe evidence
clearly shows that even though it was
intended to move the entire output of
silos in Oklahoma on tnis rate it
would be a fair rate as compared with
the classification in other states.
Socialist Editor Speaks At Sulphu,. I
Sulphur. — Mrs. Kate Richards
O'Hare, St. Louis editor of the Rip
Saw, addressed 4,000 socialists en
camped here for their annual pi<?hic
BLUE AND
DISCOURAGED
Mrs. Hamilton Tells How She
Finally Found Health in
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound.
Fighting it out in the homestretch on the famous State Fair track.
MANY ASSESSMENTS ARE LOWERED
TENTATIVE TAX INCREASES AREj A proposed increase of 10 per cent
Warren. Ind. — "I was bothered ter-
ribly with female weakness. I had pains
and was not regular,
my head .ached all
the time, I had bear-
ing down pains and
my back hurt me the
biggest part of the
time, I was dizzy
and had weak feel-
ings when I would
stoop over, it hurt
me to walk any dis-
tance and 1 felt blue
and discouraged.
" I began taking Lydia E. Pinkham'a
Vegetable Compound and am now in
good health. If it had not been for
that medicine I would have been in my
ve a long time ago. "—Mrs. Artie E.
LTON, R.F.D. No. 6. Warren, Ind.
Another Case.
Esmond, R. I. —"I write to tell you
how much good your medicine has done
we and to let other women know that
there is help for them. I suffered with
bearing down pains, headache, was ir-
regular and felt blue and depressed all
the time. I took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and commenced to
gain in a short time and I am a well wo-
man today. I am on my feet from early
nwrr.ing until late at night running a
boarding house and do all my own work.
I hope that many suffering women will
try your medicine. It makes happier
I wives and mothers. "—Mrs. Anna Han-
! sen, Esmond, Rhode Island.
Make the Liver
Do its Duty
Nine times in ten when the liver ii
right the stomach and bowels are right
CARTER'S LITTLE
LIVER PILLS
gentlybutSrmly com^
pel a lazy liver to
do its duty.
Cur** Con-
itipati n, In-
digestion,
Sick
Hncdache,
anc? Distress After Elating.
SMALL PILL, SMALL DOSE. SMALL PRICE.
Genuine must bear Signature
'SINGLE
BINDER
SIRAIGIflS*Ci6AR always reliable.
TIRED OF HIS PEEVISHNESS
Millionaire Gently Reminded That He
Was Not Alone in Quest of
the Missing Link.
A western millionaire of the "newly
rich" variety recently came to New
York and one of his first extravagant
purchases was a pair of diamond-
crusted cuff-links, for which he paid
$250.
But the pride of possession lasted
only two days, for one of the links
became lost. High and low the mil-
lionaire hunted for it, turning th#
whole hotel upside down in the
search, but it was not recovered. But
he would not give up the search.
One evening a week later, while giv-
ing a dinner party to a few friends
and business associates, he recounted
the circumstances of his loss and con-
cluded by saying:
' Confound it; I don't understand It,
Here I've spent a whole week hunt-
ing for that there missing link, and
still, by crackey, I can't find it!"
"Oh, cheer up," advised one of the
men who was bored by the recital.
"Charles Darwin spent a whole life-
time in the same quest, but he wasn't
half as peevish as you are!"
Serious Obstacle.
Customer—When that gentleman of-
fered to buy goods and have you take
the bill out iu trade, why did you
refuse?
Grocer—Because he's an undertak-
er.—Brooklyn Citizen.
Sizing It Up.
Bacon—What did you give for that
cigar you're smoking?
Egbert—Nothing.
"Is it good?"
"Well, it's good for nothing."
Their Style.
"The gems of literature are in this
library."
"I see most of them are uncut
gems."
Granulated Eyelids Cured
The wont curl, no matter nf how Ions
• landing, are cured by the wonderful, old re-
liable Dr. Porter a Antiseptic H-allng Oil.
Relieves pain and heala at the same time.
*5c. 50c, 1.00.
Must Be Away.
"I haven't quarreled with my wife
for a week."
"When do you expect her home?"
WOE- BROUGHT M0TWER FOX |
Tragic Moments for Vixen After She
Had. Carried.poisoned Food to
Her Litter.
On one of the large estates in Hlug-
ham, a few weeks ago, a fox was found
to be destroying poultry. The time of
the raids, and their boldness, were
proof enough that the fox must be a
female with young. Poisoned meat
was prepared for her. and at once the
raids ceased. A few days later one of
the workmen of tl\£ estate came upou
the den of a .fox, at the mouth of
which lay dead a whole litter of young
ones. They had been poisoned. The
mother had not eaten the doctored
food herself, but had carried it home
to her family. They must have died
in the burrow, for it was evident from
the signs that she had dragged them
out. Into the fresh air, to revive them,
Hnd deposited them gently on the
sand by the hole. Then in her per-
plexity she had brought ^various tid-
bits of mouse and bird and rabbit and
placed at their noses to tempt them
to wake up out of their strange sleep
and eat as hungry children ought to
eat. Who knows how long she watch-
ed beside the still forms, and what
her emotions were? She must have
left the neighborhood soon after, how-
ever, for no" oiie has seen her' since
about the estate.—Dallas Lore Sharp,
in the Atlantic.
CARTER'S
ITTLE
PILLS.
Long-Lost Mine Found.
The long-lost Cinnabar mine in Ne-
vada has been found after a search
lasting more than thirty years. The
discovery was made some weeks ago
by George Keough while searching for
strayed stock, seven miles from Mina.
The discovery was kept secret un-
til claims were staked and assays
made of the ore, showing It to run
high in quicksilver.
Following the announcement of the
finding of the mine a rush was start-
ed for the district in which it is
located.
Hawthorne, after finding the Cin-
nabar deposit, became confused and
lost his way on the desert. He wan
dered about for several days and final-
ly landed at New Boston, formerly a
thriving camp, but now extinct.
He conducted expedition after expe-
dition in search of the deposit, but his
efforts were fruitless. He described
the location, stating that two petrified
trees stood near the mound.
The Btone trees are to be noticed
today as described by the old pros-
pector, who dies 13 years ago.
True Business Instinct.
Topham's was the smartest empor-
ium for miles around. You had to be
the last word in "go" before a situa-
tion was obtained in that establish-
ment. Keen business men filled every
post. ,
One afterrioon when trade was In
full swing an unfortunate customer
fell down the first floor stairs.
"Help!" he groaned In agony. "I do
believe I've broken my leg!"
A shopwalker Immediately flew to
his side.
"Broken your leg, sir?" he inquired,
sympathetically. And then, in sharp,
clear tones: "Cork legs! Third coun-
ter to the right, sir! Forward. Miss
Davis!"
Why She Was Timid.
They stood upon the crest of the
mountain and gazed off through the
purple distances.
"Honey pluna" he whispered, bend-
ing closer, "give me a kiss—just one?"
"No, Harold," she answered timid-
ly, "some one will hear me. There
may be other ears around."
"Other ears? Why should you
think so, fairest flower''"
"Oh, because I have so often heard
of moi^ntain ears. I thought perhaps
there might be some around and "
But just then there was a mighty
crash.
A mountain goat had heard the aw-
ful pun and jumped over the cliff.
Not Too Hot.
The kindly district nurse had sent
to Mary's cheerless hbme' fuel and
food and clothing. Several days later
she visited the house to find Mary
and the family warm, comfortable and
happy.
"You're such a good woman," said
the little mother earnestly. "And I've
been praying to the dear Lord every
night that he will bless you. and when
you die send you to a nice, warm
place."
Do They Eat Them?
Yeast—I see exports of American
horses are increasing. Last year the
value of our horseflesh sent to for-
eign countries was nearly $!j,000,000.
Crimsonbeak—Mercy! What eaters
those foreigners are, to be sure!
Its Location.
"How that house of Plunger's
stands out."
"Yes; you see, he built it on a
bluff."
Modern Life.
"John, you'll kill yourself smoking."
"Never mind, my dear. For 15,000
coupons the tobacco company will
provide you with a new husband.''
Treat Them
to the treat of treats—
always welcomed, by all
rveryhere—
with life—delightfully cooling—
supremely wholesome,
Delicious—Refreshing
Thir st-Quenchin g
Fountaini
or Carbon-
Demand the Cennlnc—
kef use Substitute!
Booklet, he-
ated in Bottle*.
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, Atlanta. Ga.
Pork
and
Beans
Delicious - Nutritious
Plump and nut-like in flavor, thoroughly cooked with
choice pork. Prepared the Libby way, nothing can be more
appetizing and satisfying, nor of greater food value. Put
up with or without tomato sauce. An excellent dish
served either hot or cold.
Insist on Libby's
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago
No Wonder He Was Angry.
The previously accepted lover was
Infuriated when one evening he called
on, "the only girl" and was informed
by her that their engagement was at
an end.
"If you insist, Grace C'heever, on
breaking off our engagement, I will
publish in the Oakdale Times the let-
ters you have written me."
"As you please," she replied, indif-
ferently, toying with her bracelet.
There is nothing about those letters
I need be ashamed of—except the ad-
dress."— Lippi ti cott's.
Brute!
"My husband is one of the most
stubborn men in the world."
"He can't be any more stubborn
than mine."
"Oh, yes, I'm sure he must be. Yes-
terday I had an engagement to meet
him at three o'cloek."
"Yes?"
"Well, it- was nearly 4:30 when I
got there, and he won't admit yet that
the rest he got while he was waiting
did him good."
Honk! Honk!
"Did she come to the door when
you serenaded her with your mando-
lin?"
"No; but another fellow came along
and brought her out with an auto
horn."
His Mind on Insects.
She (hearing her father coming)—
Fly!
He (a bit moony)-—Where? I'll
swat it!
She—No, no! I mean flee!
He—Oh! Where did it nip you?
Something to Remember.
"Now is the time to pitch in and
achieve, now, now!" said Norman
Hapgood in an eloquent political ad-
dress in New York.
"Remember, my friends," said Mr.
Hapgood, "the present is the future
from which you hoped so much."
Bonehead.
Mollie—What were you and that
fellow arguing about?
Chollle—The size of my head.
Mollie—Oh, that was the bone o£
contention, was it?
Perhaps They Do.
Mr. Flatbush—This paper sayB that
in Italy 800,000 persons find employ-
ment in rearing silkworms.
Mrs. Flatbush—Well, I hope to gra-
cious they bring them up properly!
Trained.
"How did you guesB at once that
Mr. Jones was a married man?"
"Because he is such1 a good listen-
er."
Summer Bargain.
"Grace 1b always good at bargains."
"How, now?"
"My coat of tan cost $150. She got
one just like it. for $10."
Ever Think of This?
"Why don't women dress sensibly?"
"If they did, half the industries of
the world would go to smash."
So Far.
Bill—I hear he is preparing for one
of those trips to the north or south
pole.
Jill—How far has he got?
Bill—Oh, he's written all the press-
agent-stuff!
Mra.Wlnalow's Booth,og B;rnp for Cblldran
teething, softenu Hie K«ins, reduces Inflamma-
tion,allays palu.ruren wind colic Ac a boitlejtf*
Occasionally a man kicks because
bis name is in the paper -in small
type.
Liquid biue is a weak solution. Avoid
It. Huy Red Cross Ball blue, the blue tfiat't
• 11 blue. Adv.
Cheap people are always looking for
something cheaper than themselves.
Lets It Shine.
Baker—Puffer doesn't believe In
hiding his light under a bushel.
Hamilton—I should Fay he doesn't.
He puts it In front of a reflector.
ALLEN'S
FOOT=EASE,
A theory Is anything that is easier
to preach than to practice.
The Antiseptic powder shaken into
the shoes—The Standard Rem-
edy lor the leet for a quarter
century .10.000 testimonials. Sold
Trade Mark everywhere, 2Sc. Sample FRKK.
Address. Ailen S. Olmsted. T.e Rov N Y.
The Man who put the E E a In FEET.
THE BEST HOI WEATHER TONIC,
GROVE'S EASTEEESS Cll E
The Old Standard, General Tonic. Orives out Malaria,
Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System.
FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.
Unlucky.
Chollle—Do you believe the number
thirteen Is unlucky?
Mollie—Indeed. I do You were the
thirteenth man who proposed to me.
It is a combination of QUININE and IRON in a tasteless form that wonderfully
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W'-akness, general debility and loss of appetite. Gives life and vigor to Nursing
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I A true tonic and sure appetizer, Guaranteed by your Druggist. We mean it. 50c.
Death Lurks In A Weak Heart
If Your® J fluttering or waaJu us* .".REJIGVINE.!' Made by Van Vlaat-Manaflald Drug Co* Mamphls. Tann. Plica $1.00
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