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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

MNE w. S. MYRICK, OF Spring
" field, No., was arrested Monday
at Miami by U. S. Marshal Locke and
brought to this city Tuesday to an
swer before the U. S. commissioner TO
a charge Of adultery. Myrick went u
Miami several weeks ago, representing
the Missouri Savings and Guarantee
association Of Springfield. The next
day after his arrival he received in
do-sement at the bank from two busi-
l,ess men OF that city, and had the
Bank OF Miami wire money TO "Mrs.
Minnie Myrlck," Lancaster, Mo. The
next day there came 10 town hand
some blonde, whom Myrick introduced
as his wife, and who, In turn, was re-
ceiyed by some OF the best families In
the town. Myriok took very active
and conspicuous part in a meeting car
ried ON at the Friends church by the
holiness people, conducting several ser
vices. The story 50 well begun might
have had different finale had not
fate sent certain travelling man TO
that place, who chanced TO know this
same couple at other places. lie gave
the cue, which ended In the arrest. A
telegram from Springfield stated that
the real and only Mrs. Myrick was
then in that city, The handsome
blonde is left In the cold world "a
mourn the loss OF her "Willie."
MyTick claimed In the investigation
before Judge Mcclure that he was not
living with his wife and that divorce
proceedings were pending; also IL wa;
developed that the "blonden was q
grass" widow, having separated from
her husband some months ago. Myr
lex was fined twenty dollars, the min
lmum for the first ofense under thu
statute.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17
WANTS. FOn sALK, LOST, srRAYED, ,srOLKs,

zach notice, Of the character Indicated, not
exceeding Finy Words, win be Inserted two
weeks under thls beading for fifty eonta.l
STRAY STOCK LOCATER-Addross Q.
Prewltt WEIGH, L c.,n you have lost stock
OF any kind l6-i7
OWNER please come aud take away g
hay mares. one branded L the other 3 ON
le6 shOlder Latter has Il on left hip. all
about IS hands high. years old; black suck
ing colt. II. h. Williams, 2 miles south
Vinita on r. W. TITLES place, l5-is
STRAY MuLE--From the range near
kinnison sometime Ia June last. black mare
mule branded II on left shoulder, coming .
year old, near II hands nigh, unbrOke. $40
reward for the mule or information leading
70 recovery, !. q, Tucker, kinnls0n. T. ID
SrRAYEn--I.ight sorrel year old hlley,
no white aud no brands. liH hands hirh
300 reward for return or information lead,
Ing 10 recovery. j. W. Hackelman, ,Ada.r, n
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

fMEATII has again entered the
IL Mitchell household at Miami
and son, Dennis, aged thirty, has
followed the mother to that "bourne
from whence no traveller returns An
illness Of but nine days, his malady
being pneumonia with other compli-
cations, terminated fatally on Nov.
4th and the remains were inferred in
the cemetery at Alluwe. Deceased
was born in Tazwell county, Virginia,
and all Of his life made his home with
his parents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17


Fine furniture at Miller's.
Mince pie season here.
King heaters IS; w. w. Miller.
Gray'sls the place TO buy your coffee.
You want a stove. See W.W.Mlller.
U. S. Attorney Jackson has been
sick.
Finest Missouri potatoes at Jno4C.
Gray's
Everything good to eat at the Star
market.
The Dawes commission is at Mus
kogee.
I Eight grades OF coffee. can please
you. Gray's.
Sure cure for hog cholera at Lee
Barretts.
Every sack OF -four guaranteed at
J. @. Gray's.
see household novelties in w. W.
Miller's hardware stock.
Capt. Nelms has been succeeded as
city clerk by Geo. Blakeney.
Every cent your poultry is worth
cash. Jean, Hurst 4 Co.
= Chain harness cheap for cash at Lee
Barrett's harness emporium.
Buy your clothing OF me and YOU
will save money. Jno. @. Gray.
Try the mince meat at the o. X,
market; the finest in the city.
Combine utility with beauty-huy
your Christmas gifts Of w. w. Miller.
Beef, pork, veal, mutton, sausage,
dry beef, poultry at Star meat market.
DIR. Bagby's little girl, Mabel, was
very sick last week with a sore throat.
Call at the o. X. market for queen
olives, sweet and sour pickles In bulk,
John Blair was killed al Salllsaw
Tuesday by Indian Policeman VIII
lams.
]. Il. Brackett is operating a corn
and chop mill in the old planning mill
See ad.
A handsome article Of furniture IL
an ideal Christmas gift. At w. W.
Mlller's,
Those three-year-old apple trees are
still plentiful at the nursery, and the
price Is nominal.
We made the Vinlta poultry mar
ket. Learn our prlces-cash. Jean,
Hurst & Co.
John Dameron's youngest child, .
boy aged two and half years, Is sick
with pneumonia.
Poultry Is higher than common.
Learn price from Jean, Hurst s Co.,
opposite Cobb hotel.
Pat Shanahan was sick last week
With what threatened 10 develop intC
pneumonia, but escaped.
Lost, between my house and Cohl
hotel a small scarf plni finder will b.
rewarded by returning TO w. d. Coloy
Foe rent, 200 acres OF good gralI
land, situated AZ miles south Of Adalr
Apply, ]. O. Dobbs, on premises. lb-l'
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17
TT5HE CONTRACT has been let for

(ISHE CONTRACT has been let for
Il the erection Of ninety feet
square two story brick building on the
corner Of Wilson. street and Illinois
avenue, the present site Of the old OPP
era house. This will add greatly to
the appearance OF the present busi-
ness center. 1t Is also stated that the
Western hotel building has been Of
fered by the owners as United States
court building, and II the bid is ac-
cepted will be arranged at once for a
court room with all the necessary con-
veuiences. This town still moves to-
ward the front.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

Thompson, Jno. W. OyertOn.
The Woodmen is a fraternal bene-
flciary order and is one Of the strong
est organizations in existence today.
il pays It's losses In full. Every GER
tlhcate is worth 800 more than GER
tifcates In any other organization,
being the 500 monument erected at
every grave in addition TO the full pay
ment OF $500 TO 80, 900, according TO the
certificate held. II paid its first loss
and every loss since In full, a record
scarcely equaled in life insurance or
ganizatlons.
Small house In good location, for
rent cheap. fyou can't pay In ad-
vance, don't apply. This office.
A blg fat boy broke into r. 1. Blake
ney's home yesterday morning, not at
all TO the displeasure Of the family,
ED Reed attempted Monday TO ar
rest Joe Gibbs and j. n. Clark at
Claremore for selling whisky and was
killed by them. Reed was hard
man and his fate was what might
have been expected.
On the cath inst. the gentlemen who
are the debtors of the cooking club
wlll return the compliments hereto
fore extended by banquet at the
Hotel Cobb-probably the most elabo-
rate ever spread In the city,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. n. RatcliG enter
tained few young friends admirably
Tuesday evening. The flower love
story, music and splendid refresh
nents rendered the occasion most
pleasant to all
/ NJ. q. Ryan, OF Fnirland, died Fri
day at Tahlequah, OF typhoid fever,
He was Interested in a mining enter
prise aud il was that business which
took hun TO Tahlequah. A wife and
two children survive him.
The poor children OF Vinita will re
ceiye present by writing to Sant'
Claus, giving their names and the
portion OF town In which they live
Direct all letters In care OF president
OF Junior Epworth League.
w, l.. Trott has been adding to hi
already large young orchard southeas
Of town by planting another thousan'
trees, He used two year trees, Bel
Davis and Mammoth Black Twlg, an,
got them at the Vinlta nursery.
A grain dump and warehouse q
seven ears capacity has been built b
the Chetopa Grain Co., on the NJ, X
& II. siding. This will greatly expC
dite the work Of unloading and II dc
a sired a spout can be attached by whic
the load can be run directly Into cal
There will be a Christmas tree 0
e the 24th by the members and friend
a OF the A, NJ, Il, church, On the 2ot
+ u supper for the public, TO raise none
J. for the benefit OF the churchi good o
e der will DO observed; come one CON
all. Committee.
!. The girls should not forget that lea
!. year expires two weeks from today an
+, that IL will be eight years before thS
+ will have the privilege Of the innoy
:; tlon Of leading Ia matters Of cour
:, SHIP And ltmight be modestly adds
;, that eight years is considerable TO
}: added TO woman Of already unce
+. tain age.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17
WHE PROPOSITION to make the

(TyHE PROPOSITION to make the
T. business people Of this town pay
extra for the benefit OF a night watch
is just a little bit thin. Let the
taxes and other revenues Of the city
be brought into requlsltion and when
exhausted then II necessary levy an
additional tax for whatever legitimate
expenses may accrue. The same busl-
ness principles should he applied to
the management OF the municipal
government that obtain in private
affairs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17
BuE ASSASSINATION of Matt

TSHE ASSASSINATION OF Matt
T. Yocum at Oolagah last week
was distressing In all its details The
victim was just getting into bed when
the first shot struck him and cried out
to his wife. "Oh, May, help mel
May, help mew Mrs. Yocum thought
a lamp had exploded and drew down
under the bed clothes, holding her
child. Tracks at the window indi-
Gated that the assassin had stood there
some time waiting for his Opportuni-
ty, Friday man named Sharp Rog-
ers was arrested for commission OF the
crime. In addition 70 having been
seen at oolagah shortly before the
murder II is said there are several
other incidents which cast suspicion
upon him. Mr. Yocum had been
holding beneficiary certificate in the
Modern Woodmen but permitted his
dues TO go unpaid for the preceding
four months before his tragic death.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17
sneaklnp About Blood.

1t is not always necessary To have
Eruptlons on the face TO show that
your blood needs help. Strengthen IL
by using Beggs' blood purifier and
blood maker, the best and surest cure
on the market. Sold by P Shana-
ahan. 4-20
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

on earth we reckon.
500 turkeys at Star meat market;
will be delivered dressed. Leave your
Christmas order now.
Henry Kendall college at Muskogee
is going to move out OF town--a deslr-
able location having been secured west
Of the city.
DO you intend TO make a present Of
a nice box OF candy to your sweet
heart? See Candy Kitchen.
A night watchman named Melon
aid was killed at South McAlester
last week by burglars who were rob-
bling store.
Look for the fresh meat display at
the o. X. market Dec. %, "a and %;
the finest ever seen in the b. l. Il.
VIM. Brown, one OF our farmer
friends south Of town, has bought the
Badgett property and will move TO
town In the spring.
Don't buy your Christmas candy be-
fore you visit the Candy Kitchen. The
finest line Of candy ever in Vinita.
The ranks OF the Modern Woodmen
have been materially recruited at Vi
nita recently and the local camp was
reorganized last night
Percy Walker and his two sons were
fined $50 each and costs last week for
carrying a pistol-the same weapon
and all within two or three weeks.
The shafts Of Mrs. Dayenport's
buggy dropped last Saturday, fright
ening the horse, which ran away and
threw her out. A strained arm re-
suited.
Johnny Barrett was a candidate on
the dry ticket az Claremore last
week and suffered the same fate he
would II running on the same plat
form at VinIta.
S. S. Cobb purchased nice invoice
Of fruit trees at the Vinlta nursery
last week. He mas about five thous'
and trees growing on his farm two
miles from town.
The price Of corn does not seem Il
advance with the approach Of winter
as was generally expected. II ranges
from IA to II cents with little prospect
OF an advance until possibly after the
holidays.
George X. Knapp, once a student at
Worcester academy is now an electrl
cal engineer IN the City OF Mexico ant
has put in number OF plants through
out the republic. In addition, he with
a partner arc the owners Of a valuable
opal mine and some time ago J. II
sheehan received as a present tw'
very handsome stones,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

For sprains, bruises, old sores, ETC.,
where powerful liniment is necessa-
ry you will find Beggs tropical oil will
penetrate 10 the seat OF the disease
and relieve at once. Try IL and be
convinced. Sold by P.Shanahan. 4-2O
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

H CAMP Of the Woodmen OF the
~ World was organized at VlnIta
last night by @, Il, Roedlger, proyis-
iOnal head consul OF Oklahoma, Kan
sas and Indian Territory, with the
following oilcers aud membersi
o, w. bay, consul commander Me,
Milford, adviser lieutenant; w. r..
Badgett banker August Schllecker,
clerk; w. w. Ward, escort; j L. Dam
eron, watchman; IL. O. Miller, sentry;
managers, NJ. Il. Milford, Jno. c, Gray,
Il. /. Blakeney; A. NJ. Clinkscales,
camp physlclani additional members;
g. ], Barrltt, NJ, NJ. Wright. Rev. NJ i.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17
Dun't ne Afraid

to take Beggs' little giant pills; they
have no terrors and do all that is
claimed for them. Sold by p. Shana-
han. 4-20
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17
Your Olothaa

are covered with dandruff; this can be
avoided by using Beggs' hair rOnewer.
1t cleans the scalp, leaving the hair
soft and glossy. Sold by P. Shana-
han. 40
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

Vinita could spare Cuban party
very well aud II they failed TO find
their way home no great harm would
be done They are already armed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

Some Of the farmers complain that
the wheat is badly frozen already in
some localities, as the ground is so
very loose and dry the early freezes
killed the plant.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

For the best fresh and salt meats In
the city, call on Ellison s. Davis,
where you will get the worth OF your
money. Star Meat market.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

Why suffer with coughs, colds and
la grippe when laxative bromo quin-
inc will cure you In one day. Does
not produce the ringing in the head
like sulphate OF quinlne. Put up in
tablets convenient for taking. Guar
anteed TO cure or money refunded.
Price, 25 cents. For sale by A. w.
Foreman. mch %
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

a cough is an easy thing to cure II
taken in time. 1t is dangerous TO
neglect one for any length OF time. DR..
simmons cough syrup is guaranteed.
Fifty cents a bottle.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

Chelsea is organizing Colombia
colonization association, Vinlts las
several professional "jlners," includ-
ing the oracle.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

Mrs. f. +. Lang, residing In the
Nat skinner residence guarantees a
tailor ft and superior work on all
dresses cut and made by her With
twenty years experience, several OF
them In St Louis, all work entrusted
to her care will be satisfactory in all
respects. Especial attention to chill
drcn's and misses dresses. l6-tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17
q ROPE WALKER, s, L. Ellis by

"a iSOiE NALhhiSi >. H. Ellis oy
LAA name, gave a performance In
our city Saturday which 10 reach the
height OF the sensational only lacked
killing him-the fall he got, The rope
was stretched from the top OF TuE
CHuEFTAIs 10 the postonlce buildings
aud the performer was In the midst OF
standing on his head In a sack act
when the rope gave way. Ellis fell,
striking upon his k,and lay llfeless.
He was quickly picked up and In
very short time regalued conscious
ness aud is now In a fair way 70 be
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

Next Thursday night ball is to be
given at Little's hall, this city, one Of
the features Of which will be the vot-
ing Of cake "a $40 one IL is saidl TO
the prettlest lady present.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

Ladies desiring baronial envelopes
for their correspondence can buy box
Of $50 at this Office for soc; usually
cost twice as much, Can furnish linen
paper 10 match II desired.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

DR.. Simmons cough syrup is sold for
only 80 cents a bottle. II will cure
cough which might prove serious or
perhaps fatal. Ask your druggist for
a sample bottle.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

An persons are warned agalnss purchasing
a certain promlsory note given by myself
aud John llipIdu sQmo years since 10 one
Johnson, an attorney, No service was per-
foFpled and nQ value received, and said note
will not be paid. s. II. SKINNER.
Ninlta, l. T., Dec. IL, lsl6. l6-la
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17
CnURCn Ann SOCIETY DIREcTORT.

ME-. E.Church south-M. L. Butler, pnstoff
sabbath school at 1900 .. MT preaehing 81 II
q. m. and p. m. prayer meeting every We'd
neSday svening. Communion service every
arst SUNDAY.
Prssbyterieu Church-Rsv W II. Kirg. pas
tori preaching on the sabbath al IL .. m. and
d. m, sunday school at ost5 .. m; Y. p.
s. Y. Il. att p. m, prayer meeung Thursday
nighi4.
Wet U.-Meets nrst Thursday In each
mouth al prrsOyteriGa church.
Haptlst Church-Rev. j. NJ. Wheeler, pas
tor, services every sunday at IL q. m. and 80
D. m. sunday School ~ 10 .. m. prayer meet
Ing, Wednesday, 7;30p. mi teaeher'n meet
ing Monday. 7;SO y. m, singing ats.
The LOYAL Temperance Legend meeta each
Thursday afternoon a. O'Clock a. the Baptiat
church
Church Of the Holy Ghost-Rev A. Y. YER
aaVel, paator. Maas and preaching zach Sec
Ond, third aud fourth sunday At 1880 .. N.
eatschsm AZ 10. Past0r now permanently
located in this city.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17
PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss George Hardy has been enjoying a
visit from her friend Miss Grove. OF Spring
field.
Mrs. Josie Hall departed Tuesday morn
ing for Richmond. Indiana, TO spend the hol-
idays with her children.
Miss Dora Franklin. pupil at Hardin
college. Mexico. Mo-. came home yesterday
10 spend the holiday vacation.
g. r. Boye, freight clerk az the NJ. X. s
T., is going TO move his family here IA few
days aud viii occupy the house north OF the
bottllng works.
%. p. Bell. u prosperous farmer near Big
Cabin. was up n few days since 20 renew his
allegiance. The CHIEFTAIN has more cant
get along without II" people than any paper
on earth we reckon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

What is IL? a cure for coughs,
colds, Group, whooplng cough, hoarse-
ness, sore throat and all bronchial af-
lections OF the throat, chest and lungs.
80 doses for 30 cents; money refunded
II IL fails to give satisfaction, we mean
DR.. Simmons cough syrup.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

275 acre farm located rs miles north
east Tulsa, /. r.; will sell for cash or
well secured notes, or trade for cattle.
Address, J. f. Heffle6nger, Dawson,
1T. 1918
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

The city authorities complain that
the picking Amt what II ought to be
very few persons paid their tax.
ThnIis hah.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

Urlah Jones, Hezekiah Brown and
John Peter Smith will testify to the
, wonderful curative properties Of DR..
Simmons cough syrup. Sample bot
ties free; satisfaction or money re-
funded.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

Needing some letter or note heads,
or envelopes? This Office soliclts
your orders.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods.
Millinery Department.

We have nice assortment yet in ladies' hats bonnets walking
hats sailors chldens hats Tam Ohanes We offering
the remainder Of hats greatly reduced Call
and let Miss Fayant show you through this department We
confident she will please both in style and price Sailors SOC
and up. Hats 81 90 and up
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

N PHIALPHIAN LODGE, No. IA. X.
fIA OF p. Meets every Tuesday evening
0N In their castle hall az $50. waiting
ND knights In good standing invited.
AUousT sCnLIncKnRs q. q.
j. ID. Blosaer, X. OF Il. and 8.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

vINIrA CHAPTER, Royal Arch Masons,
meeta second Friday In each month. Vial-
tOrs welcomed. NJ. Il. NILT0nD, II. p.
R n. WALKnn, Sec
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

A vINITA LODGE NO. 8. A.E.&A.M
~ Meeta In Masonic Hall the hrst satur-
N day night In ssea month; so;
9. w. MILLaR. Sec.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

PURITY CHAPTER, o. y. s.. meets In Ma
sonic hall arst aud third Thuroday In each
month at 7 80 o'clock p. m.
Mas. A. L GRnzN, W. N.
REREccA N. swAIs. sec'y.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

aIlRn.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

,. vIEITA LODGE, NO. 10, 4. o.
h D. T., neets above ThOmpf0n'a
&I|E ntoro on Monday night of each
NN week at 7 80 O'Clock.
NJ, kuuS, see'y. J. w. MAKTIu, N. @.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-10-23

When Ella Castle, the wife of Walter
Michael Castle, wealthy San Fran
cisco merchant, purloins valuable jew
elry, ETC., etc., she is known as KEEP
tomaniac, and will doubtless be the
subject of considerable Ieniency on the
part of the court. Let Maggie Maloney,
a poor, half starved washwoman, take
One-tenth the amount Mrs. Castle stole,
and she would be put down as a dan
gerOus thief who should be punished
to the full extent of the law. 1T is the
way of the world" and not one in ten
thousand stop to consider what ought
to be done about it
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-10-23

The sensation or attempt at sensa-
ton of the last mail from the coast is
that the United States dispatch boat
Bancroft will force the Dardanelles.
From the reports in the papers, one
would suppose that the Bancroft was
one of the United States most fOrmid
able fighting craft, sufficiently pow
erful to wipe every Turkish fort out
of existence. After a moments con-
sideration of the conditions, the whole
situation as portrayed in the dis
patches is extremely funny. In the
first place. the Bancroft is one of the
smallest ships in the American navy,
and in the second place, to force the
Dardanelles," the Bancroft must pass
a line of forts sufficiently well armed
to blow three or four good fighting
ships into smithereens. There is no
doubt the Bancroft is going to Con-
stantinople as fast as steam can carry
her, or just as soon as Minister Terrell
makes a request for her services" So
says the dispatch, and it is safe to say
that Minister Terrell will not request
the services of the Bancroft without
first having the assurance that the ship
will not be molested.