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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-18
WHO FOR GOVERNOR?

Delegates TO Tho Convention Express
Their Several Opinions.
AS the delegates to the State convention
of republican league clubs were conversing
Thursday evening IN the hotel corridors, they
were approached by representatives of the
FREE PRESS aud asked their preference Of
the several candidates that have SO far
have been presented as aspirants to tho
nomination for governor OF the Green
Mountain State. Following ara the several
expressions:
Hon. Warren Gibbs OF st. Albans-Col
Levi K. Fuller OF Brattleboro.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-18

The owl took his hat and his gloves one night
Ills sweetheart tor to see,
When his daddy asked him where he went,
"On a definite object I'm intent,
TO wit, to WOO" said he,
40 wit, to wit, 10 wool"
But L. -, ...,'! stepped outside the door
When he could no. + to s.c
That the sky with clouds was all o'ercast,
The rain was falling hard and fast,
TOO wet to WOO" said he;
TOO wet, too wet to " D."
Harvard La? boon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-18

I'VE should like IN article from your
pen, reverend sir, rs you are the o.. ,or 90
our most fashionable church"
Upon what subiectr
Anything that has come under your OBJ
serVatiou."
Good! will write you an essay upon
bonnets. "-Epoch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-18
A WIDE Awake TraYeler.

Gamber-Haye a game of poker. SIR
Traveler-Thank You. | beg To be ex
cused.
Gambler-Perhaps you object to games
of chance?
Traveler-Not at all. What object to
is playing a game in which nave no
chance New York Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-18
Very truly yours,
/. W. HALFoRD,


Col. Hooker called on District Attorney
Frank Plumley Of Mortified 10 respond to
she sentiment, The President Of the United
States" Mr.. Plumley said that he had not
expected to be called on before so many OK
speakers, ex.governors and would he COVER
nors. [Laughter.] We gro here to state with
emphasis that wo are republicans. We are
proud Of that fact Mr.. FuInley euloSizod
the republican party and paid tribute to
its representatives, in Vermont. The repub-
iican PARTY stands to-day for national unity,
for the peoples interest everywhere, for free
homes, free men, and more than ever
before for fec and untramme
ballot. Let 1t be our watchword in this
campaign us in the past that We will win
because we deserve to win.
Gen. ]. g. Mccullough was called up 10
take the place OF Speaker Barrett and Col
Albert Clarke, who were detained ON the
way.
Gen. MCCULLOUGH OF Bonning ton replied to
the happy and decidedly flattering introduce
ton of tho toastmsstcr by saying that lie
had never known before that Le was &c
equal OF two men, tough lie vas
always aware that he was not the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-18
LEAGUE CONVENTION.
FRIDAYS SESSION OF THE STATE
CLUBS.

Officers Elected for the Coming Cam
paign and Delegates Chosen to tho n -
t,onai League Convention Address bv
Col. ilbert CT ,rke OF Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-18
Col. Hooker then read tho following letter
from President Harrison.
EAErUTlyE MANSION,
W tSH!NIItN krt ~

w tNIIIN -ON, I Cd, y, -oJ-.
M. ChurLs IS. IorLes, st. Abu..s, w.:
My Dear Nir: YOUR lcttu, Of the Isl instant,
address ~ 10 the president, has been received
aAl lSC his reading NJ It4 tAc many Official
duties pressing on linn just at this TINE II Is
lmposs bic Tor him toaCknoWicdse the courtesy
OF your invitation N4th h s. uNH hand, uut lie
directs ne to express is thanks 10 yuu, and
through YOU to members OF the Republican
League OF crrout Iur tHelr EiHIHes, cyiuce4
toward nin, und to say that At will be impos-
Hloic Tor INN TO DO present On the very inter
propose 10 celebrate the Anniversary Of the
birth Of Lincoln. VITA the 'res.duut's sin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-18


Dear Sir: regret that my duties here will
prevent my being present or tho anniversary
OF Lincolna birthday, February IL, which the
Republican league propose to celebrate by a
convention at burlington. Of course you will
he bound to nave good time. and have no
duubi you VIII do some effective work, In a
State like ours, where the repu DCan ma iority
IL large, The most effective work can be done
prior TO the day OF elaction by having every
man seen and pledged to attend to hIs duties
as cltlZon aud as a republican.
Thanking you for your cordial invitation,
am very truly yours
JUSTIN ). MORRILL,.
Co. Charles :. Forbes, It, Adams, VI,
Col. Hooker announced that the rates to
the republican national convention in Min
neapolis had been fixed at seq 80 from
points on the Central Vermont road via
Norwood and Niagara Falls, and from two
to four dollars more via Troy and Albany
A chartered buffet sleeping car for the
round trip, allowing tho car to remain idle
in Minneapolis three days, would be Sl5 for
each berth or person for the round trip
Immediate application should be made for
accommodations in sleeping cars, as the de-
mand In June will be far in excess Of the
supply.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-18
REPUBLICAN, LEAGUE OFFICERS.

1t is unders DOL that several OF the ofli-
GERS and number OF the bers Of the
executive committee of the state league
will decliue n recollection. il is probable,
therefore, that tho convention will be
called upon to elect men for one or
more of the principal offices. Among the
prospective vacancies to I've filed, is the
office OF secretary Of the State league. as
will be seen by the following letter, which
is self explanatory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-11-10

wreck occurred on the ", X 4 r.,
two mites south Of Uhouteau last snn-
day morning at two Or three O'Clock IN
which Engineer Tom Stanton was
killed and the fireman and brakeman
injured, as was a man who was beating
a fide. The train was north bound
freight and was probably rbuniug forty
miles an hour to make the Chouteau
hill when IL struck steer on the
tfestle. The engine went over an en-
bankment, and the tender and six
teen cars we're jammed on aud over IT,.
The engineer was not found for some
time; his neck was broken and death
was instantaneous. Fireman Fred Biz
has probable fracture Of the skull
aud his loft side WAS crushed; Brake
man J. l.. Ayers, who was riding on
the engine, was bnrncd by steam; both
will probably recover. Brewer Burk,
farmer residing at Pnrdy, Mo, Who
was beating his way in q freight car,
was caught between the wreckage and
a telegraph pole and II was necessary
TO cut the pole down to liberaie bin;
his injuries were not serious The
wrecking crew aud officials reached
here about 1880 on their way down
from Parsons, and picking up Dr.
Bagby, one Of the company's local sur.
geons, proceeded TO the scene Of the
trouble. rhey were uulil nedriy night
starting trains
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-11-10
DELAYED oOLAGAn IrENs.

I'D Attic Is on on few days trip.
Mrs s. n. Hgit is on on q short visit.
w j. johnson has returned home for a
few days stay.
-AIss Mary IIarr graeed our siyeets yester-
day as did Miss Sarah Kepler.
Capt Glen Rogers is frequently seen on
our streets. and more pleasing man is not to
be found anywhere.
The dance to have been given at AIR. West
overs ruesday was postponed owing to the
death otMr. Fousts little daughter, which
we are sorry 20 chronicle. The family have
the sympathy Of the entire community.
The new store ofA.C whitman's ls near
Ing completion and Will be quite an addition
to the town Mr. westoyrr has recently com
pie,ed a residence aud moved therein. Mr..
Hodge has laid the foundation forh residence
aud others are soon going 10 follow. 50 you uean
hear the ring Of .he hammer aud the cry Of a
saw from early morn TIL the sun sinks be-
meath the western horiEon Let the good work
40 on IL Is said that we VIII soon hav, depoti
we certainly hope 80, for we stand very mrch
In need OF one. oolaeah's coal industry is be-
coming quite an enterprise; we have three
! banks now In active operation, hauling coal
daily and loading cars. The quality is excel
lent. our mercantile interests are composed
OF three storesi W. T Iiuitt. general mer-
chsndsei Grant Roberts, general merchan-
disc and coal dealeri 4. W Foreman 4 Son
general merehandsci FL sunday. livery and
feed stables Mrs. NJ. Mcdaniel. hotel
Could mention other enterprises bat for want
OF time. Tho day is not far blatant whsi
/ oolagah will lead any rerntory town now
situated on the X. & A. v. R.R.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-11-10
A sHooktNo MURDER
Jess w. Elliott OF This oity The
Victim.


Word was received early last Friday
morning that Jess W. Elliott, OF this
city. had been murdered the night be
fore at Catoosa, whittier he went on
the afternoon train TO serve some legal
papers in the capacity OF deputy con
stable. The particulars were few aud
quickly told The unfortunate man
fell into the company Of Bob Talton =
better known as Bob Rogers lii bill
Hard hall and both being under the
influence Of liquor, they got into a
fight. Elliott was beaten and knocked
down, when bystauders interfered, got
ralton out OF the room aud locked the
other in. lie was finally let out, when
he got on horse and rode up the
street. Talton followed, knocked him
of the horse and cut his throat with
a knife, making ,hree horrible gashes,
and then left him. Someone passing
by saw Elliott leaning against post
and heard the blood rushing out but
thought he was vomiting. lie proba-
bly, lived twenty minutes but was dead
when next seen. Dr. Warren and
some of the neighbors built fire aud
stayed to watch the body where il laid,
but several hours after Talton return
ed, rode through the FIRE. ran them OF,
kicked and stamped the liieless body
Of his victim, put on and wore his hat
for a while, looked through the papers
in his pocket and then left. The re-
mains we're taken charge OF by Deputy
John Taylor, but owing to delay in
getting coffin were not brought home
for burial until Saturday. They pre-.
sented a revolving spectacle, the face
showing plainly the marks Of the mur-
derer's boot heel and spurs inflicted
after lac had been dead for hours. The
intermeut took place in Q grave yard
some miles south OF here where other
members Of the family are laid. Jess
w. Elliott was probably forty years Of
age, Cherokee, aud had been gwen a
fair education. He has practiced law
more or less for ten years la the Cher
okee courts, and also in the United
States court since its establishment in
this country. He leaves wife and a
family Of small GliiI,en in this city,
and large number OF other relatives
throughout the nation. Talton is a
Cherokee but little more than twenty
years of age, who has practically
brought himself up, as the term is
used. or late he has been employed
by Jim Dangherty as COW hand at
the ranch near Cdtoosa. Ohicers were
at once started in pursuit Of him aud
it il not likely he can long eluIe them.
The tact that his victim was an officer
OF the Indian Territory court would, il
was at irst supposed, make the mnr-
der a United States case and fix the
ljrrisdiciion with the court g. Ft.Smith
but Judge Parker concludes differently
and refuses to act on the premises. II
was reported that Talton had biz
horse shod at Sapulpa Saturday anc
left word ior his pursuers that lac wai
going west.
Later.-An erroneous report was il
circulation here yesterday to the eiIec
that Talton had killed John Beard
deputy sheriff II argse from the mis-
reading of telegram
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-11-10
CLiRgMoRE IrgHS.

Nat skinner, Of vinita. was In our town
sunday.
Jack Mcpherson died Of pneumonia Fri
day night at Tom Gourd's.
"A number OF our most prominent business
men left for TRhlequah this week.
WIN Chitum aud Miss Grace Heast were
married sunday evening at Rev. Jacke's.
-Mr and Mrs. Geo. walkiey spcnt 5atur.
day aud Sunday with friends in the country,
Jess W, Eiliotps remains we're brought to
this PLACE and Or. Bushyhead prepared them
for burial,
james L Taylor, OF Pryor Creek, passel
through Claremore or his way to Tahicquah
few days since.
--Thc'new hotel proprietor came last week
but failed to comply with the contract; hence
was refused the hotel.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-11-10
Death of DIR. Thompson.

A gloom was cast over this city last
night by the announcement Of the
death of Dr.S. J. Thompson, which oc-
CURED about $3.50 O'clock lie had been
suffering for some six weeks with an
acute attack Of dyscntery Saturday
evening his condition seemed much
improved, but Sunday inflammation
of the brain set in With the result
above stated. DR.. Thompson has held
many places Of trust in Vinita, at the
time of his death being mayor of the
city. Probably no member Of the
community ever had more friends
than he or deserved more. Deceased
was about 81 years Of age, was a den
tist by profession. His family is one
OF the leading ones of the nation and
his untimely death will be mourned
throughout its length and breadth,
and au Gnstinted measure Of sympa-
thy Will 20 out TO the bereaved wife
and foster son. The funeral services
will take place at the NJ. +. church at
p. IN. to-day, ahd will be conducted
by the Masonic fraternity,t the Knights
of Pythias also attending.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-11-10
yISIrA CHUnCn DIRECTORY.
LOCAL NOTES.
% cents
viii pay for
rHEOHIEFTAiN

% cents
viii pay for
TnEOHIEFTAIS
TO Jan. /, 1893.
Don't you want it?
jeff Blevins has been among the sick.
X. ID. Knight is still suffering with
j rheumatism.
There is great deal Of sickness in
the community.
n l'resh fam'.y groceries always IN
,teek. Jno. G. Gray & Co.
BIpJackst and RedioIk have recently
been mAde money order offices.
From eli sections there is a a flattering
Xgeport of the condition Of the wheat.
N Country produce taken in exchange
!. Nor all groceries at Jno. Q. Gray & Co.'S.
INrs. Y. NJ. Smith, whose illness was
reported last week, is doing fairly we'll.
Any quantity OF "chattel mortgages
with power OF sale" for sale at this Of
\ fee.
Heating Stoves, full line, at the new
hardware store at Adair. Call and in
rpect. q
Rock is being hauled for the founda-
ton of new store at Adair, to be 25x
20 feet
Many fields Of wheat are high enough
10 hide rabbit aud others are not yet
sown.
I John Miller has weighed more than
any man of his size on earth since
Tuesday.
Fine new hardware store at Adair,
MA. two cars of barbed wire; bottom
prioes guaranteed. 2t
- All srpches at this place, on the NJ,
KIT, have recently been provided
N Nth signal lanterns.
n The5e ase two sick PERSONS at the
\ home OF George Franklin, Miss Ella
I and her youngest sister.
y. yinitn can organize a FIRE depart
a nen sse ges Into action In less time
1 thu anvfown on earth.
|U Al on 10 taking active measures 10
ia lseeu the erection Of n roller mill in
II timt fot lsAt seasons crop.
q " Miller is assisting in the cer.
H6ea turk at the bank. This institu
Ito 63ing a good business.
nd content IS home with "The Ro
chester; Imp with the light OF the morning
catalogues. ..ssse Rochester Lamp Co. ,NewYofk
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-11-10

II you are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters. II "la
grippe has left you weak and weary,
uss Electric Bitters. This remedy acts
directly on liver. stomach and kidneys,
gently aiding those organs 70 perform
their functions. II you aiis sffiicted
with sick headache, YOU will find speedy
aud permanent relief by taking Electric
Bitters. One trial viii convince you
that this is the remedy you need.
Largo bottles only 500 at W. q. Patton
& Co.'S drug store. o
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-11-10
NED CHRISTIE KILLED.
Dyn amite Used to Dislodge Him
Arch w off Also Perlshes.

This noted desperate, after deying
the United States and Cherokee au-
thorities for half dozen years, nearly,
was killed by the Ft. Smith deputy
marshals last Thursday at his home
fourteen miles from Tahlequah. The
officers, sixteen in number, surrounded
the house, which was almost a fort,
without attracting attention, during
the previous night. About daylight
the door opened and Arch Wolfe, a
comrade OF Chhstie's, emerged and
started for the spring near by lie
was ordered TO surrender, but refusing
was fired on and fell, but quickly
jumped up and ran into the house,
from which by this time shower Of
lead began TO be poured. The women
folks were soon sent ont Of the house,
for safety, and the battle begun. AS
It seemed Impossible to dislodge the
outlaws by other means the use of dy-
Mantle was resorted TO with the re.
suit OF blowing down part OF the house
aud setting II on fire. Christie, who
had been secreted underneath the floor
crawled out and started to run, firing
as he went. A volley from the officers
weapons silenced him forever and il is
easy to believe that sense of relief
was felt by all. Charles Hare, the
third one OF the desperaGoes who were
quartered in the house, attempted to
escape, badly.burned, but was caplur-
ed and held on the charge Of assault
ing United states officers. The re-
mains of Wolfe, the man FIRST wounded
were burned up in the cabin, II is re-
ported. The captured prisoner and
the body Of Christie were conveyed tC
Fort Smith. That the usual reward
Of $500 for the capture Of murderer
of an officer will be paid by the govern
ment is doubted. as il is specified tina
the person shall be taken alive.
During Chief Bushyhead's seconC
term Ned Christie was one Of the ex
ecutive councillors, HIS downfall Il
generally attributed to a mistake
though by no means an excusable one
Having grudge against another Cher
okos named Manus, he stationed
himself one night at The brook IN th,
north part of TahleqHsh, near wher
the new seminary now stands, expect
ing his victim would pass by there
shortly after Deputy Marshal DaI
Naples started TO cross tue stream oi
a foot log, aud being about tho size o
Manus, Christie mistook him for tn
latter aud fred, killing him on tn
spot. Repeated efforts have been mad
to capture Christie, but he has fough
the officers OF in every case until Ia
last. One Of the nrSt attempts mad
to effect the outlaws arrest was by 1
: p. Isbell, city marshal OF Vinita, i
which he received shot In th
shoulder, ,crippllng him for life Scarce
! ly month ago raid was made b
, tho 0tilosrs IN which two were wounde,
from the effects OF which ono bae sine
died. Christie was something unds
ffty years OF age, full blood CheF'
kee aud probably the most dangerou
mao the nation has had within u
/. borders for a number OF years.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-11-10
nEsoLurIoxs or REsprcr.

At call meeting Of the town coun-
Gil the following resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS, In the Providence Of God
one OF our number, S. J. Thompson,
mayor Of our town, has been removed
by the hand OF death, therefore be il
RESOLVED, That we have lost one OF
our best citizens and a worthy assOci-
ate, and we feel and moan he loss of
his presence and council IN admins
lering the affairs OF oCr town; and we
extend TO his bereaved family our
deepest sympathy, with the assurance
that we share with them their sorrow.
RESOLVED, That we request all bust.
ness within the town be suspended
within the hours OF two aud four
O'Clock y. m. this 10th day of Eov. 1892.
RESOLVED. That a copy of these reso-
lulions be furnished the bereaved fam
lily and to the papers Of the town for
publication. w. l.. TRorT,
l.. W. BURLINGTON, Act'g Mayor.
Clerk
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-11-10

Mrs. Mccarthy, at the academy.
would like a COW giving one gallon and
a half OF milk to keep for the feeding.
On Saturday, the II inst. the Vinita
nurseries will deliver trees at Chelsea,
Catoosa, Tulsa, oalogah, TallaIs and
Nowata. All parties who have order
ed their stock delivered at the above
named places will piease be in readi-
ness TO receive same. yinita Nursery
90.
The Rider, Clark and Kendall settle
ment on Pryor creek iG engaged in
the construction of a school house
which will be opened next Monday.
The people Of that section are alive on
the subject OF education and there are
three schools within a radius Of four
miles.
The house situated in the maple
trees In the south part OF town, occu'
pied by Mrs. Walker, caught nre lssi
Thursday night, about seven or eight
o'clock and when the alarm was giyer
most Of the roof was blazing. A crowd
turned out promptly aud in very
few minutes the FIRE was extinguished
Two or three doctors were hurriedly
summoned TO s. S. Cobb's last Wed
nesday night. the neighbors we're al
aroused, and the captain made ebou
the same preparation as during thu
war when he expected his command
to be charged by a brigade. The 10
yadiny force in this case proved to b'
only one little girl.
Charley Owen, the husband Of Mrs
W, 0. Williams sister, died at Joplin
last sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William
went to Neosho, whOre the funera
took place, by the hrst train. ~
Owen was engaged in the plano bus
mess aud Is remembered by a numbe
OF residents Of this city. He died Q
consumption and had been bedfas
thrae months.
Dallas Dodd has gone home 10 Prove
Utah, his father having come for bar
last week, aud will probably not retur
even though he regains his health
Mr. Dodi. the elder, is a man OF meanl
apparently. and is erecting large he
tel near Jackson park, Chicago. Tor III
accommodation VI worlds fair visitor
next season. J. s. 1'homason, lg who's
store Mr., Dodd was employed, parse
With him regretiully.