The Curtis Courier. (Curtis, Okla.), Vol. 10, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 7, 1910 Page: 4 of 10
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CURTIS COURIER.
Banter A Son, Pub.
CURTIS.
CHINCH 6U6S THREATEN CORN jnst
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K«« that fly? Kill hix!
OKI A. PROF GLENN OF K. U SAYS CON
DITIONS ARE SERIOUS.
With all his faults, a fly dopant
hoi her one as much as does a mos-
quito.
They are fighting hi Nicaragua. but
why they are fighlliig uo oue seems to
kuow.
Itlondes are becoming fewer, accord
lug to statistics. Ho many are ••let-
ting It go back dark.* uowudaya.
The Individual census cards make a
tille 16 miles high. And the man high
er up presumably Is the top card.
A liberal supply of sentimentalism
Is good for a man; It keeps hint from
brooding over bis non-performances.
A Ft. taints mau chewed up a $5 bill
with a sandwich At that It was about
as cheap as a piece of meat of corre-
sponding size.
Massachusetts woman wants a dl-
vlrce because her husband keeps n
live lobster In the house. Well, what's
she been keeping?
And now a Itelolt professor will
tramp In the African wilds. How does
he know those cannibals will be able
to discriminate between a professor
and a missionary?
A Chicago surgeon has discovered
how to graft new extremities on the
bodies ol his patients. Science should.
In this way, be able to assemble a
man superior to the nuturul article.
A man who slnrtod to cure by fast-
one of the Ills that flesh Is heir
to haB made the discovery that It
cured all ailments In his ease. Hav-
ing become defunct he Is free from all
disease, even the fever called living.
Because Chinese Immigrants have
been detained on Angel Island, the
Chinese residents have boycotted
American goods. Just what their rea-
soning Is. Is difficult to understand.
Evidently, however, they are trying to
meet boycott with boycott
Saya He Found Thousands of Bugs on
On* Small Stalk of
Corn.
Topeka 1‘rof. P. A Glenn, of the
department of eiitoiuolug) of the Uni-
versity of Kansas, who has Just re-
turned from a three weeks' trip of In-
vest I nation over the state, is of the
opinion that the ehlneh hug |ieal Is
seriously threatening this year*s corn
crop in Kansas. Unless the farmers
take immediate steps to destroy them,
they will make u terrible hole In the
yield, he says. The danger Is espec-
ially threatening In the eastern part
of the state The chinch hugs have
been In the wheat all spring, but wiih
the apis-aiaiiee of the hinders the In-
vaders are migrating to adjacent corn
fields. At this season of the year the
hugs can do unspeakable damage to
the growing corn, and Just now the
farmers are so busy with harvest that
they have no time to make war on
the pests.
Professor Glenn says he found thou
sands of hugs on one small corn stalk,
and such a plant will die In a single
day. In some localities the crop Is lu
danger of annihilaiion.
Accornlng to Professor (Menu, after
the hugs have made their entrance
Into a corn Held and have destroyed
the first few rows, the only recourse
then Is to erect a barrier to their
further Invasion by turning a double
furrow and putting coal tar or crude
petroleum on the top of the ridge so
formed. If holes are dug along the
ridge at intervals on the side on which
the bugs are. they will swarm along
the furrow ami will get Into the holes.
It Is then easy to destroy them by
burying them with earth or by pour-
ing kerosene upon them. Another
method of destroying the bugs which
Professor Glenn says has proved ef-
ficient is to spray a kerosene emul-
sion, made as follows: Dissolve Vk
pound laundry soap In 2 gallons water
at boiling point, and 2 gallons kero-
sene and stir 10 minute*, until thor-
oughly emulsified. Add 18 gallons
water, stir again, and the mixture is
ready.
IOWA PROGRESSIVES CONTROL
County Convention Gewend Removal
of WickortPam From the Cabi-
net in latcrest of Party.
IT COSTS TO HIVE A KING * C0RDI*L MEt"WG Al BEVERLY
l)ei Moines. Iowa—Pleading for B
united party and argiug the elim-
ination of rancor and strife, many
county convention la Iowa aJop-ed
resolution* calling upon President Tatt
to remove Iro.u his cabinet those who
have attempt*d U» read out of tho
party the Insurgent* who have op-
posed It# reactionaries in Washing-
ton.
These resolution*. which were
adopted by a large number of the pro-
gressive counties, heartily ludoised
Senators Dolllver uuJ Uummms and
the Iowa congressmen who fought tb*
tariff hill and who had fought In tho
••cause of |«olitlcal righteousness."
lu the ssme resolution President
Tsft was Indorsed only in so far a*
he has made * ffort to carry out tho
progressive principles. Concerning tho
removal of the cabinet member* tho
resolution says:
"We urge the president to reniovo
from the cabinet those members who
have attempted to read out of tho
party other Republicans whose only
crime haR bi en to Insist t hat congres*
redeem the pledge made at the last
national convention."
PAYING THE BILL EXPECTED TO
CAUSE RIPPLE IN PARLIAMENT.
Under King Edward $5,260,800 Was
Paid Annually for Personal Bene-
fits—George Want* Mor*.
The thrifty Dutch also are buying
lurge amounts of American bonds and
Other securities for permanent and
safe Investment. The Netherlander
are a canny folk, and when they mHke
a purchase of this kind it is pretty
strong testimony to the excellence of
the bargain.
That Culebra cut Is one of the great
difficulties In constructing the Panama
canal. latest reports show that a vast
mass of atone and tnud has dropped
Into the excavated channel, involving
a whole lot of extra work. But this la
one of the contingencies that had to
be considered, and American pluck
and perseverance will carry the Job
through In the face of all obstacles.
Physicians have succeeded In mak-
ing the stethoscope and telephone so
sensitive that the heart bents of a pa-
tient In London were distinctly trans-
mitted to a seismologist on the Isle
of Wight. It Is expected that this will
be of great use In enabling physicians
to keep In more sensitive touch with
their patients at all hours.
Five Fail to Get on Ballot.
The state canvassing board certi-
fied to the secretary of state the list
of names which must go on the of-
ficial ballot at the August primary
Two Socialists and three Prohibi-
tionists failed to get on ns candidates
on account of defects In their peti-
tions. They are:
Arnold Hughes. Wichita. Prohibi-
tions! candidate for congress. Eighth
district; E. R. Celay, Emporia, Pro-
hibitionist candidate for congress.
Fourth; W. P. Talbot, Parsons. Prohi-
bitionist candidate for congress In the
Third, E. H. H. Gates, 1-a Crosse. So-
cialist candidate for congress In the
Seventh, and J. W. Snyder. Dexter,
Socialist candidate for Judge in the
Nineteenth Judicial district.
London, England.—One of the nicest
llltle rows that parliament has seen
in a long time is expected within a
few days, when the "civil list com-
mittee" of tho house of commons will
report on how much it thinks King
George and the members of his family
need to live on comfortably.
Edward received during the nine
years of his reign $2,260,000, annually
The Prince and Princess of Wales, the
royal prlcess, the Duke of Sonnaught,
the duchess of Saxe-Got ha, the
Duchess of Albany, and a miscellane-
ous collection of smaller fry got an-
other $508,000. There was also a reve-
nue of $2,496,000 from the crown
estates.
The total under Edward was $5,260,
800 annually for royalty's personal
benefit. Edward was so old when be
came to the throne that most of Ills
relatives had already been provided
for.
George, however, has a host of
young relatives, for whom the country
will be asked to provide an annuity of
about $500,000. This means that Eng-
lishmen must be taxed for a decade at
least a minimum of $5,760,800 yearly
simply because they have a king. And
there Is no longer any doubt that they
begrudge the money.
The Irish, because they object to be
taxed for the support of an English
king, declined representation on the
civil list committee.
President Taft and Col. Roosevelt In
Conference for Ovor Two Hour*
Aftor 16 Months Seporation.
Heverely, Massachusetts.—-Col Theo-
dore Roosevelt visited President Taft
at the president's summer cottage.
They met Just outside the door and
simultaneous Taft clapped a hand on
the Roosevelt shoulder as Roosevelt
seized the president's hand In a strong
grip.
Thus after a separation of 16 months
Taft and Roosevelt met again. Sena-
tor Lodge and Secretary Norton were
president; the rest of the world was
barred out.
Those who witnessed the meeting
say that it was characterized by all
the old time cordiality of relations be-
tween the two—That there was the
best of feeling displayed—and that
the hearty bursts of laughter that pro-
ceeded first from the president and
then from Roosevelt as they sat on
the veranda and chatted for two
hours and a half was strongly re-
miniscent of the old White house days
when It was "Mr. President and Will.”
But conditions had now been reversed.
As to the talk between them—It
covered a wide range of topics and
there was a period when ‘the conversa-
tion was carried on in low tones.
What was said must remain a
secret, however, between tlhem for
Taft declined to make any statement
after the colonel had departed and
Roosevelt would say only that he had
had a most delightful time.
INSURGENTS VISIT ROOSEVELT
Senator Briatow and Representative*
Murdock and Madison of Kansas
Pltaaed With Reception.
TO CLEAR THE WAY FOR ZEPPELIN
A German Prince Heade a Party
Which Starte for Arctic Reglone
to Establish Base.
The new battleship South Carolina
has returned to Norfolk after a trip
at sea for target practise with a new
record with big guns, having ntado
sixteen bullsoyes In sixteen shots with
the twelve-inch weapons. With a
score like that to their credit the
Jackies of the South Carolina must
come pretty close to the champion
ship for good shooting.
The ex-Shah of Persia nppenrs to
have settled for lilmself at least the
probltm of what to do with deposed
monarchs. He is studying medicine
and hopes soon to become a practising
physician. And that Is a much more
honorable and commendable proceed-
ing than dwelling apart in sullen idle-
ness or plotting revolutions against
his country. Some other "exes"
might imitate his example with much
credit to themselves.
Of course it Is guesswork ns yet, and
no oue will know the actual popula-
tion of tin* United States until the
decennial federal enumeration now In
progress shall he completed. But
word comes from Washington that
census officials, basing their opinion
on what has been learned thus far,
believe that the total for the country
will he not far from 100,000,000, which
will surpass most estimates made pre-
viously.
Sunday Ball a Nuisance?
Complaints about Sunday baseball
have reached the attorney general's
office front two towns- Seneca and
Great Bend. In each complaint it is
charged that the Sunday crowds dis-
turb the peace of the people of the
town.
The attorney general’s department
is of (he opinion that where the noise
disturbs so many residents, Sunday
baseball can be enjoined as a nuisance.
The county attorney at Great Bend
has told the attorney general that lie
pro post'd to bring a test case under
the nuisance act against the ball team
of his home town.
Other States Follow Kansas.
When the Kansas State Board of
Health ordered the abolition of the
common drinking cup In schoolhouscs,
depots, and on trains, people in this
and other states poked a groat deal
of fun at the hoard. The railroads at
first thought the order was ridiculous.
Newspapers said smart things about
the matter.
But one hv one the other states are
falling in behind Kansas. Louisiana
Is the latest state to Join the ranks
by abolishing the common drinking
cup Word to this effect was received
by the board recently. Nearly a dozen
other states have abolished the com-
mon drinking cup since Kansas took
that step. Dr. S J. Crumhlne, secre-
tary of the board, says he considers
it one of the most important steps
ever taken by the health department
of the state. He believes It will go
far towards eliminating contagious dls
eases from schools and that it will ab-
solutely eliminate the contraction ol
infectious dtseuses on tralus and In
depots.
DEATH RATHER THAN PRISON
Samuel Hardin Hangs Himself in
Leavenworth County Jail While
Under Penitentiary Sentence.
Leavenworth, Kansas.—Samuel Har-
din. a prisoner In the county Jail
under a |>enltentiary sentence,^com-
mitted suicide by hanging himself
from a cell door. Hardin was allowed
to have a piece of wire In his cell to
hang clothes on. He made a noose
of it and attached it to the top of the
cell door.
Hardin once served a seven-year
term In the penitentiary. He was ar-
rested two weeks ago for stealing w ire
and Junk and was sentenced to a term
of from one to three years.
Oyster Bay,, New York. —Three
Kansans—all Republican insurgents
of the deejiest dye—talked with Theo-
dore Roosevelt three hours at Saga-
more Hill and went away satisfied.
When they had gone Col. Roosevelt
called them ‘flue fellow*” and said
they discussed the "work of the recent
session of congress." All agreed that
the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy was
not broached.
The visitors were Senator Joseph L.
Bristow and Representative Victor
Murdock and Representative E. H.
Madison, all of whom fought hard for
Roosevelt's policies when he was In
the Waite house. That he appreciated
their services he made known with
emphasis. The insurgents were most
emphatic In their praise of Theodor*
Roosevelt.
Bremerhaven, Germany—The pre
liminary expedition to observe condl
tions In view of Count Zeppelin’s
polar expedition in 1912 sailed from
this port on the North German Lloyd
steamer Mainz. The members of the
expedition, who, with their servants
total 24, Include Prince Henry ol
Prussia, brother of the Kaiser; Count
Zeppelin, Councilor l.ewald, who was
commissioner from Germany to the
world’s fair at St. Louis; Prof. Herge
sell and Explorer Drigalski.
When the expedition arrives ir
Spitzbergen It will tranship to the arc-
tic steamer Phoenix. The first oh
ject of the expedition Is to find a suit-
able headquarters for the Zeppelin dl
rlgible expedition.
ONE GORE INQUIRY MUST WAIT
No Funds to Conduct an Investigation
Wero Given tho Sonata.
Committee.
Washington, D. C.—Members of
tho senate committee to Investigate
the charges made by Senator Gore re-
lating to Oklahoma Indian land con-
tracts have discovered that the com-
mittee was not provided with funds
to defray the cost of the inquiry. It
is probable that the committee will
not take up the Inquiry until congress
assembles In December.
The house committee appointed to
inquire into Indian affairs In Okla-
boma, however, was given broad pow-
ers and funds to cover the cost of In-
vestigation. The resolution provided
that all expenses of the committee
should be provided out of the house
contingent fund.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC FINED
On a Charge of Rebating and Discrimi-
nating Plea Was Guilty and Fine
Was $18,000.
San Francisco. California.—Pleas of
guilty were entered by t.he Southern
Pacific Railroad company to eighteen
counts in Indictments charging rebat-
ing and discriminating on rates. The
Indictments were retured by the fed-
eral grand Jury on information gath-
ered by the Interstate Commerce com-
mission.
Fines aggregating $18,000. $1,000 for
each count, were imposed by United
States Circuit Judge Van Fleet.
LUMBER RATES ARE REDUCED
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grants a Request Made by Omaha
Commercial Club.
Washington, D. C.—Upon complair.1
of the Commercial club of Omaha
against the Chicago & Northwestern
and other roads the Interstate Com
merce commission ordered that th*
rates on lumber from Omaha to point*
In Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska he
lowered from on to three cents i>et
100 pounds.
ELDORADO REPUBLICAN SOLD
L. L. Smucker of Wichita Has Taken
Charge of Paper Formerly
Owned by T. B. Murdock.
Puts Ban on Club Lockers.
Wichita, Kansas.—The remaining
"wet" spots In Wichita dried up when
Chief of. Police Burt, acting uuder
instructions from County Attorney VV.
W. Ayers served notive on the Com-
mercial club and Elks that their lock-
ers must go.
Wichita, Kansas.—L. L. Smucker,
editorial writer for the Wichita
Eagle, has gone to Eldorado. Kan-
sas. where he has purchased the
Eldorado Republican, formerly owned
apd edited by the late T. B. Murdock.
S. s. Smith, who was associated with
Mr. Murdock in managing the paper,
has gone to Medford, Ore., where he
has purchased a paper.
To Edit tho Bible Again.
New York. N. Y.—A new edition of
King James’ version of the Bible will
be finished this summer by a commit-
tee following a conference of editors
and clergymen at Princeton. N. J. The
changes will consist m clearing mis-
leading texts and correcting obsolete
words.
A Shooting at Tahlequah.
Tahlequnh. Oklahoma.—C. L. Pratt,
cashier of a hank at Kansas. Ok., shot
and dangerously wounded Dick Terry
of the same town here. The men
came here on business connected with
the payment of money to the Cheroke*
Indians.
To Begin Hearing at Muakogee.
Washington. D. C.—The house com-
mittee to investigate the Me Murray
contracts for the sale of the Choctaw
coal lands, of which Representative
Burke of South Dakota is chairman
hag requested Senator Gore to he
ready to testify before the commit-
tee on or about August 2.
Trainmen Get More Wages.
Washington, D. C.—An amnicable
adjustment of the controversy he
tween the railroads in the south
eastern territory and the conductor*
an.1 trainmen has been reached. The
agreement provides for a subtantlal
, increase in wages and improved con-
ditions and hours of labor.
Majority Want Roosevelt
New York, N. Y.—The World*
work has been making a poll of it*
subscribers on the question as to
whether they w anted Theodore Roose-
velt to become president again. Out
of 375 answers received. 292, coming
from every state in the Union, express-
ed the wish thatt Mr. Roosevelt should
iun again for the presidency.
Three Men Flew 100 Miles.
Paris France.—The lack of the price
of railway tickets was responsible for
three remarkable aeroplane flights
when Fnchter, Wyemann and Maltinet
flew 100 miles from Bouy to Rhelais,
where they will take part In the avlie
tlon meet
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