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About The commoner. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-1923 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 18, 1910)
vffwr tihwt; trr 5 NOVEMBER 18, 1910 The Commoner. 11 have concentrated at Motupe, just north of Jayanca, on tho northwest ern coast, where tho uprising oc curred. The government is pressing its military campaign against tho disturbers. . Mark H. Davis, tho commercial ad viser of-tho state department at Washington, who has just completed an investigation of the potash dis pute at Berlin, has arrived at Vienna to confer with the American ambas sador, Richard C. Kerens, on tho controversy between tho Austrian government and the Standard Oil company. An Associated Press dispatch from Scranton, Pa., says: ''Benjamin J. Focht, congressman from the Seven teenth district of Pennsylvania, filed a- voluntary petition in bankruptcy in tho United States district court. His liabilities approximate $275,000 and his assets about $175,000, con sisting of real estate, bonds and stocks, the latter largely depreciated. He did not claim the exemption al lowed by the law. Mr. Focht au thorized a statement as follows: 'The necessity of my petition was due in part to the depreciation of holdings dating back to the panic of 1907. A large part of my liabilities consist of claims now in litigation, growing out of indorsements and complications arising from failure of other parties.' Mr. Focht was elect ed by a large majority to represent his district in congress for. a third term." The state of Washington adopted the woman's suffrage amendment to the state constitution. Every county in the state gave a' majority for the amendment. Alabama's population is 2,138,093, an increase of 116.9 per cent in ten "years. A drivers and helpers strike against express companies is on in New York City. Nevada elected a democratic legis lature, but Senator Nixon, republi can, received a majority of the votes under the Oregon plan and he will be re-elected. Lafayette Young, editor of the Des Moines (la.) Capital has been ap pointed United States senator to suc ceed Senator Dolllver. He Is a standpatter. An American born resident of Gaudalajara fired upon a Mexican mob that attempted ,.to enter his home. Senator A. S. Clay of Georgia died at Atlanta, aged 57 years. He was serving his third term in the senate. Gifford Pinchot has written a' let ter "to President Taft, expressing the fear that the interior department will recommend the patenting of the Cunningham . Alaskan coal land claims which he believes to be fraud ulent. Mr. Pinchot, asks the presi dent to allow him to submit a brief before any such -action is given ex ecutive approval. Mr. Pinchot says in part: "It is unfortunately impos sible to look with confidence to the officials of the interior department for an unbiased judgment in this matter and it is clear the protection of the public interest in these Alas kan coal lands must depend directly upon the president himself." Secre tary Ballinger's connection with these claims, which have been before the interior department since he was commissioner of tho land office, pre cipitated the so-called Ballinger Pinchot controversy and the congres sional, inquiry into the Interior de partment and the forest service which resulted therefrom. Tho let ter also bears tho signature of tho former forester's brother, Amos Pinchot. . EAGEK TAKIFF TAXERS AND THE HOME Somewhere in this city there is a woman who is thinking of taking un to herself a new hat shall sho trim Jt herself or buy it? and it will not bo very cheap, because A straw hat form is tariff taxed 35 per cent. All bonnet wire, "not less than 35 per cent," as tho Payne- tariff tax law states, and this means it will generally bo more such is tho in tention. A straw trimmed hat, 50 per cent. A bonnet or imitation or artificial silk, 45 cents a pQund and in addi tion to that a tariff tax of 60 per cent. Tho material out of which to fash Ion a hat of. straw 20 per cent. If she decorates . it with bcated trimming there is a' tariff tax of 60 per cent on that trimming; If tho trimming is metallic, or "metal gal loons," H is 3 1-4 cents for each four ounces and In addition to that 60 per cent. Whatever amount of cotton velvet sho uses is tariff taxed 12 coiiIh a squaro yard and in addition to that 25 per cent. But these two together must never bo loss than 47 1-2 per cent. When she has silk volvot instead, it is tariff taxed 9 3-8 cents for cnch ounce. Tho velvet ribbons will pay a tariff tax of 10 cents an ounce if they aro black, but If they aro colored they will pay almost 11 cents. If sho has an artificial feather it is tariff taxed 60 per cent, or a natural feather ready to wear, ostrich, tfgrot, paradise or turkey, it is also 60 per cent. If sho can wear it raw, just as stripped from tho bird, It pays but 20 per cent. Get the genuine silk ribbons, thoy are tariff taxed but 50 per cent, while ribbons of artificial silk aro tariff taxed 2 3-4 cents an ounce and in ad dition to that 60 per cent. Cotton ribbons aro taxed 60 per cent and silk and embroidered ribbons aro taxed 60 per cent. She will fasten it to her head with a hatpin that la tariff taxed 2C per cent, and In addition from 1 cent each on up to 5 or 10 contx each. Any little buckles or ftlmliar gew gaws aro tariff taxod tho same. And when tho hat Ih finished It surmounts the soft, rippling maHS of puffu, curls and rlnlotn that aro tariff-tnxod 35 par cent. By Charica Johnson Poh in Now York World. THE PORK JIAllKEh "I'm glad thoy'ro going to tako tho pork barrel out of congress," said Mrs. Bliggins, who had Just re turned from the ladles' class In cur rent events. "Indocd?" said her husband. "Yes; members of congress may not bo ablo to ccouomlzo on tholr lunches so easily, and they'll glvo moro thought to tho cost of living." Washington Star. WAITING Guest "Look here; how long am I going to have to wait for that half portion of duck I ordered?" Walter "Till somebody orders tho other half. Wo can't go out and kill half a duck." Toledo Blade. Buy a Farm in Eastern Oklahoma In the Agricultural Garden Spot of America, Formerly the Famous Indian Territory wfm ' ' v HiHb Hl ttHiSllm HHHMHHHHHHHHHHfiHHHflH U. So Government Removes All Restrictions From the Finest Farm Lands Left in the Great Corn Belt Tho opportunity for which tho people of this coun try have waited for years Is now kerc! At last they are to be given the chance to onter the Famnua Indian Territory of Eastern Oklahoma the rich agricultural paradise set aside by a beneficent government for the sole use and benefit of the American Indians. At last the white man is permitted to occupy tho rich lands that the U. S. government selected from alj ltd vast domains as tho choicest territory it could flhd for a suitable homo for the red man. For years past these lands havo been known to everyone for their wonderful richness. For years they havo been looked upon and coveted by tho whlto man. All that has been Jacking was a chance to own them. That opportunity la bow here. At last tho government has recognized tho frult lessness of trying to make farmers of tho red man and allow this rich and beautiful country to remain soils aro rich and thero Is an abundant annual rain fall of 40 Inches. Tho water Is good, and tho cllmato Is the best in tho United States outsldo of California. Located within easy shipping dintanco of greatest market centers, with ample railroad facilities. Our proposition Is. without doubt, tho bust to bo found anywhere In the United fjtates. Our lands aro open to tho fullest investigation you desire to make. We aro now selling these high-grade farms at very low prices and easy terms, wo furnish abstracts and guarantco titles to bo perfect. Wo invito your Inspec tion before you buy. Excursion rates on all railroads tho first and third Tuesdays of each month to our landM. Wo want agents In ovcry county In Iowa, Ne braska, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and South Dakota. Write for our liberal offer and terms. Come to Eaatcra Oklahoma, where you can realize quickly on your Investment; where tho lat Kreat The Last Great Opportunity for Homeseeker or Investor practically undeveloped and uncultivated. At last tho government has realized tho folly of withholding this magnificent empire of agriculture, oil and min eral wealth from development. A recent act of congress, removing all restrictions from our landa In Eastern Oklahoma, throws down the bars and opens a new field of untold wealth to tho advance of civilization and progress. Our lands, comprising a large number of the finest farms ever offered for sale, aro In tho very heart of the finest section of this now territory now opened to tho peo ple of this country for tho first time. Tho chance to own one of these choice farnwi is now offered to yon. These farms, equal in every re spect to the high-priced lands in the older states now selling for $100 to $150 per acre, present the greatest opportunity today to tho homeseeker or investor for al safe and profitable Investment In high-class farm ing lands. Remember, this is the last great section of terri tory, located strictly in the great rain and corn belt, to be placed on the market. Wo prove by results that these farms are equal If not better in producing capacity than the high-priced farming lands in tho older states and they may ydt be purchased at one fourth to one-third tho money. Our lands are now under cultivation, producing suc cessfully corn, wheat, oats, cotton, alfalfa and clover, and are unsurpassed for fruit and vegetables. The opportunity to get into tho choice farming belt ye remain. Oklahoma is tho fastest growing state In the union. Thousands of hopeful, energetic, ambi tion Americans are flocking to this new land of promise and multitudes aro getting ready to go. Remember, tho opportunity to securo such bljch KTade farma at low price is fast passing away. Never again will you havo tho chance that wo pre sent to you. If you havo failed to tako advantago of opportunities in tho past do not let thin one paw by and havo somctning to regret the rest of your life. Cut out and iflall us coupon TODAY for full infor mation. Address. PAItHf LAND INVESTMENT C03IPANY 305 Fraternity Building, Lincoln, Neb, IH to jCiA 70i HI Hj '4v ,. jHbw S-tiX&sl AK&zSf&k. jHJ Cut Out and Mail Coupon Today for Full Information FARM LAND INVESTMENT COMPANY, 365 Fraternity Building, Lincoln, Neb. Gentlemen: -Without Incurring any expense or ob ligation to me, please send me full information about your Eastern Oklahoma Lnndx. Namo Address t State R. P. D. ,.. ar"; ft . tojftf