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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-08
ity and the change seems pretty certain
to come in the near future.
THIS AND THAT.

President Hill. of the Great Northern,
is quoted as saying that control of the
Baltimore & ohio lines by him Is only
matter of time.
Senator Cullom. chairman of the COM
mittee on interstate commerce, thinks
there is no chance for the passage OF a
pooling law this winter.
The Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western collicries are working on
nine hour schedule now. The demand
has somewhat slackened and besides
the hours Of daylight for the breaker
working are so much shorter as to
necessltate the shorter schedule. It is
expected however. that the collieries
will continue working well into next
year.
Tho Baldwin locomotive works in
Philadelphia are now busy upon con-
tracts FOR $50 locomotives for various
railroads in this country and abroad,
besides an order just booked for ten
engines for India. The foreign orders
now in hand include four locomotives
for Barbados. West Indies, four for
Brazil and others for Hawaii, Australia
and Mexico.
a new rule recently issued by the
Ptttsburg and Lake Erie Railway COM
pany. which especially affects all the
travelling employees, is causing consid-
erabla complaint and dissatisfaction
among the men at McKcc's Rocks and
Other points along the road. The rule,
it is claimed. positively prohibits the
men from entering saloons or bar
rooms either while on or off duty, or
on leaves OF absence. under penalty of
suspension. OF losing their position.
Since the measure went into effect no
railway employees are seen in saloons.
McKee's Rocks is headquarters for the
Fittsburg and Lake Erie railroad force,
and the town is composed principally
of railway men.
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Spccia. tu iua scranton Tribune
Camp Mckenzie. Augusta, Ga, Dec
TT the slightest prosncCt ever en-
listed that the Thirteenth would be in
cuba before christmas. as II was re-
pcat"dlN stated it would be. even that
has vanished. ard. viewed in the light
Ut actual conditions, it looks as though
the regiment will hibernate in the
south. The way things look now. II
seems absolutely imUrohablc than amy
change viii bp made from this camp.
During the past few days, while ali
the local and some of the metropolitan
papers havo brcn making statements
to tn" effect that the Second army
corps would soon he going to cuba, Cv-
erything which Is being done here un-
mistakably points the other way If it
were th" intention of the war depart
ment 10 send this corps to the West
indies in the course of fifteen or twer-
~ days, it is unintelligible why the six
regiments stationed at this place should
be ordered 90 make such elaborate
and expensive preparations to offset
the effects Of the winter cold. New
tents will be received here in two days
or so and the stoves which have just
been issued, it is supposed. will be able
to keep the men comfortable under or
dinary conditions in this part of
Georgia for the next three or four
months.
REGIMENTAL BATH HOUSE.
The regimental bath house. too. is
another proof that immediate move
ments to another camp are not con-
templated. For this lumber. window
sashes, doors and glass windows have
already been received. There will be
only one building. containing shower
baths. which will suffice for the entire
regimen,
The most significant innovation.
however, is the new mess halls. one
for each company of every regiment
in the camp. This Improvement has
been absolutely decided upon, so The
Tribune correspondent has been in
formed by Quartermaster Sergeant
Isaac Brown. These mess halls will
be of wood, fifty feet long and twenty
one feet in width, with benches and
tables, two large stoves. one of which
will be at each end. doors and glass
windows. These mess halls, as we'll as
the both houses will be erected by
members of the engineer corps. Ser
geant Brown stated that the necessary
lumber for the Thirteenth is at hand,
and. in the natural course of events
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-08
SLIM PROSPECTS
OF GOING TO CUBA
THIRTEENTH WILL PROBABLY
STAY IN AUGUSTA.

All the Camp Improvements Being
Made Are of Permanent Nature.
Regimental Bath Houses and Mess
Houses Are 70 BE Constructed.
Company r. of the Thirteenth, Has
Been Assigned to Provost Guard
Duty-Military Rail- Held at Sum
merville---A Card Party.
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work on these improvements will be
begun very soon.
The mess halls and the bath house
will be hailed with JOY untold by the
boys of the Thirteenth. These add.
tiuns to the luXurics and convenience
Of camp life will nN appreciated and
not without reason.
Since it became known through the
papers that peace is now assured. the
question of being mustered out becomes
of vital interest to the boys, and II is
now the chief question under discus
sion. For the past seventeen days the
regiment has been rncamped here. and
in that time one dress parade and one
brigade review have constituted the
sum total Of all the strictly military
exercises which the men have seen.
CAUSE OF THE CONDITION.
This is not the fault ofanybody in the
regiment, but is due TO the actual state
of affairs. Two weeks ago this place
was a wilderness: but now, of a fine
day. it is a paradise. made so by the
incessant. thanklcss labors Of the men.
1t is understood that the land belongs
to q syndicate of Augusta capitalists,
ana will be turned into city park
after the troops leave here. This fact
furthers the spirit of discomfort, and
makes many of the boys wish they
wer" home. With a touch of irony
which is easily understood they have
| begun to call themselves "rhe Penn
sylvania Volunteer Land Improvement
| company, of Camp Mckenzie, Georgia. -
| Explanations of the meaning of this
| expression are unnecessary.
The Thirty-fifth Michigan has been
| relieved, and no longer does provost
| duty in and around the city of Augusta.
| For the next thirty days dctachments
| from the Third brigade will be assigned
| to these important duties. Two COM
| panies from the Fifteenth Minnesota,
| two from the Eighth Pennsylvania and
! Company Il. Of the Thirteenth. in COM
| mand of Captain Smith. have been
| named to take charge of the different
| posts. The change was effected Satur-
| day and will be welcomed as there had
| developed recently some i'll feeling be-
| tween the guards of the Thirty-fifth
| and many of the members of the
| Eighth Pennsylvania. Provost duty.
| though important and considered more
| than an ordinary honor. is, as n rule,
| not relished by the boys, who consider
it an onerous task to act in the capac-
ity of general policemen to all the other
| soldiers in camp.
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MILITARY BALL.


A grand military ball by the officers
at corps, division and brigade head
quarters was held at Summerville Sat
urday evening. The officers of the
Thirteenth regiment were invited. but
only Major Keller. of the Medical staff,
and Major Fellows. of the Second bat
TALON. found it convenient to attend.
The superiority of the Thirteenths
band was duly acknowledged, as it
was asked to be present to furnish the
music.
The water pipes have been relaid
and the regiment has once more an
ample supply Of good water close at
hand.
Private Michael J. Walsh. of G, has
reported to his company after an alb
sence of forty days on sick furlough.
Private Thomas Moser. of A Com
pany, has beer discharged from the
Episcopal hospital. Philadelphia. and
is now at home on thirty-Iay fur
Tough. He became sick at Camp Meade
about two months ago.
Corpora! Edward KOons. of ID. has
received a letter from a friend in 81
Joseph's hospital, Reading, informing
him that Sergeant Iona B. Day is
gradually improving. He is now prac-
tically out of danger
Private Henry CARING OF +. has been
discharged from the regimental hos
pital, and is now able TO attend to his
regular duties
Privatca Martin Cunningham, Con-
rad Rensselaer,. David Feldman and
Kari Wyman have u very unique way
of deciding who shall do the work. Pri-
Yates Cunningham and Wyman, as
partners, ulay privates Feldman and
Rensselaer, pedro--the best two out of
three games. Yesterday morning the
two former lad TO black the shoes of
the latter, which gave rise to some
amusement
CARD PARTY.
An interesting card party was held
last nigh. in the tent of First Sergeant
BeseckCr. of r. There were present
lieutcGant Berry, First Sergeant Bic
secke', Sergeant Herbert Kellow and
Corrorais ROber. Armstrong and
George Biddleman. A pleasant evening
was passed.
Lieutenant John w. Benjamin. of II.
has one OF the pretticst tents in the
officers row.
Private Thomas Lewis, of \. has re-
turncd to camp after an absence of
ATTY days IN sick furlough.
Private Harry Angle, of G, is slight
~ indispOSed
Several of the sick men now absent
are expected to return the early part
Of next week.
Adjutant Harry NJ. Coursen. Of the
First battalion, has reported here for
duty after an absence Of two months
on account Of sickness. lie had a rath-
or severe case Of typhoid, but is now
IN the enjoyment of good health.
Mrs. II. A. Coursen, wife Of Colonel
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-14
LET US MOVE JUDICIOUSLY.

Recent developments in the mat
ter of the incorporation of this city
have a tendency TO show the pow
er of private interests in shaping
the future destiny of the town.
The present chaotic condition of
the country, with reference to land
titles, will be fruitful source of
trouble before it is settled definite.
ly, and a little care and common
sense along these lines now might
save trouble and litigation, and
money, hereafter. The strength
of equity titles TO town property
as well as farms will be tested as
the procession moves along. The
proposition 10 incorporate this city
has brought forth every shade OF
opinion as TO the rights of those
who really own the soil as against
those who do not. The changes
that are coming TO this country are
full of interest 10 the careful OBJ
server of the trend of affairs.
There is one phase of the subject
that should not be lost sight of in
our anxiety to move forward and
to become a city. That is, that
nothing should be done that will
retard or postpone the time when
the Indian citizens can obtain titles
in fee to the land in and around
this town. If the non-citizen ele.
ment is ever to be able to own land
in Vinita it will be after the in.
dividual Indian citizen has first Sc.
cured title that he can sell anC
transfer to others. 1t must be con.
ceded by all that no great growth car
be expected for the town as long a:
the ownership of real estate in con-
fined to the one class. Then, thi:
being true, it were certainly the
part OF wisdom for both classes tC
avoid all complications that are
liable to retard the time when in
dividuals may own in fee simple
lots and lands in and adjacent tC
the town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-14
THE BOUNDARY LINE.

The proposition emanating from
a certain element IN this city to
reach out, octupus like, and draw
in all the outlying adjacent land
around the town to the extent of
four sections, including the homes
OF a number of people, is illustra-
tive of the occult desire in so many
bosoms to get something for moth
ing. Under the provisions Of that
legislative monstrosity, the fif-
teenth section of the Curtis bill i,
and in eager anticipation of its
eIrly passage, a general raid upon
Vinita and its adjacent property is
about 20 be made. We presume
that The CHIEFTAIN will not be
accused of prejudice, either for or
against the non- citizen element in
the town, as ii, along with all pro-
gressiye people, desires to see the
town grow into a splendid city,
and will welcome the day when
there will no longer be any dis
tinction between citizens of the
place relative TO property rights.
But we submit that in all justice
and respect TO the people who own
the soil at the present time, that ii
would be in decidedly better taste
for the more officious and less in
terested to keep their hands of
and let those with prior rights
have the privilege of saying where
the lines of the corporation shall
run. and also as TO the adoption OF
measures that may mean the con-
fiscaiion of the homes of some Of
our people, the results of years OF
labor. A step that might affect
the rights OF the humblest citizen
of the town should be as carefully
considered as a movement that
would mean bankruptcy and finan-
cial ruin to the strongest and most
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-14
PROSPECTS ARE FOR WAR.

That the tocsin of war with
Spain will be sounded very soon
seems now to be an assured fact.
The presidents message was de-
livered last Monday at noon, and
he recommends armed Intervention
and the establishment of stable
government for the island of Cuba.
The committee on foreign rela-
tions reported resolution yester-
day authorizing the president TO
use the army and the navy in the
establishment of a government for
Cuba independent OF Spain. De-
bate was limited to five hours, and
it was thought that the resolution
would pass before sunset yester-
day.
The president has shifted the
burden of responsibility from him.
self to congress, and it now rests
with that body. Whether the res
olution will go further than inter-
vention or not and declare for the
independence of Cuba has not been
determined.
General Lee arrived in Wash
ington Tuesday and appeared be-
fore the committee on foreign rela-
tions, and stated that be had no
doubt that Spanish officials de-
stroyed the Maine, but thought
that General Blanco was innocent
of fhe crime
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-14

solvent institutions in our bounds.
We all desire the same thing
namely, the growth and prosperity
of the city-and if sufficient time
is taken to discuss the question in
all its different phases We can all
agree. There is one great princi-
pie, if applied, will settle every
contention, and satisfy every fac
ton. The application OF the golden
rule, given to the world by one
greater than all of us-"As ye
would that men do unto you, do
ye even so to them"- would allay
every bitterness and bring peace
and prosperity.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-14

agogue. There will be no objection
to Indians voting In fact he cannot
vote until he takes the oath OF al
legiance and is naturalized; then
no one could object. 1t is quite
probable that the Indians will not
take the interest in an election of
a representative as in their tribal
elections, and the Indian vote for
years to come will not be much of
a factor in territory politics, but
the colored vote, go way honeyl
Up in the northern district and
especially in the Cherokee nation,
they do have some of the liveliest
times, and the newspaper men are
especially favored. About a week
ago Ridge Paschal, who was mayor
of Tahlequah, went down and
licked w. Trenton Canup, editor
of the Fort Gibson Post. Canup
got in a right upper-eut on the
hereditary chieftain of the Cherc-
KEGS and put it in mourning.
Canup, we are informed, got the
hot end OF the string and was badly
done up. Canuo, it will be re-
membered, was one of the founders
of the Daily State Journal at this
place two years ago.
Mr. Frank McElreath came down
from Checotah this morning and
will remain here during the ses.
sion of the grand lodge. Mr.. Nc
Elreath informs the Capital that he
last Friday sold the Enquirer to
Mr.. Whitmore, formerly of the In
dian Journal, Eufaula. The En-
quirer has been, during its exist
ence, under Mr.. McElreath's man.
agement. the neatest paper, typo
graphically, in the territory. Nor
was it behind other territory pa
pers in its editorial and local capac-
ity. The newspaper profession
will regret to see Frank drop out
of the ranks, but we are sure we
voice the sentiment of the press of
the territory when we say that it is
hoped he will again join the gang.
lCushing Heraldl
No-wa-she Jackpots, an old In
dian who resides with his four
squaw5 on Snake creek in the
Creek nation, is one of greatest
living curiosities in this country.
He is said to be 100 years old, but
judging from the different events
which he claims happened within
his lifetime he must be even older.
The most remarkable features
about Nova she are that he has
already lost two sets of teeth and
now has grown third set CON-
plete; his hair is jet black with no
signs OF turning gray; his step is
firm and his bearing erect; he has
buried twenty two wives and is
now living with four; he was origi-
nally Delaware but was captured
by the Apaches when young and
held for a number of years; he was
adopted by the Muskogees when a
middle aged man and has been re-
garded as the oldest man in the
tribe for the past thirty years.
Nova she is treated with the great
est reverence by the members of
the tribe, who regard him as su.
perlor being, and the crafty old
fellow doesn't hesitate to take ads
vantage of their superstitions by
accepting all the favors they feel
disposed to bestow upon him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-14
TERRITORY TOPICS.
REFLEX OF THE FIVE NATIONS
GATHERED FROM ITS PRESS.
Many Interesting Events ChrOnicled,
Which go to Make up the Lives Of
tine People OF This Garden Land.
IAntlers Advocate.l

lAutlerS AuNOcdle-l
J. Y. Schenck, editor of the Ad-
vocate, returned from the hospital
at Paris Monday. He is much
improved and can move his legs
little. The doctors say it may be
two months before he can walk.
He has no use whatever of his
legs yet.
tArdmore Chronicle.l
A Chronicle reporter saw from
the upper walk on the Jail walls
yesterday, two sights that were
common enough, though appearing
unique to one who has not seen
them before. 1t was the search of
the Jail house and the greeting the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-14

of Pick Robins, Bob Woodall and
Fred Walker, larceny of cattle, case
nolle pressed. Mcdonald Ross
for horse stealing, case continued.
There are several other cases to be
disposed of and court may not be
able to adjourn before next week.
The old men and warriors of the
Creek nation were called to meet
in the capitol building at Okmul-
gee tuesday by the chief, Ispar-
hecher. The purpose of the meet
ing is to hold a council of war,
when they will determine what
will be the attitude of the Creek
nation in the coming war between
the United States and Spain, that
is, whether they will remain neu-
trail or will become allies of the
United States in the great war
which is undoubtedly approaching.
ITahlequah sentinell
The regular April term of the
circuit court for Tahlequah district
convep ed here last Monday. Judge
T. NJ. Burlington presiding. The
grand jury was called and Judge
Buffingtou saidtothem:" Gre entlemen
you have been selected as good men
and true, to enquire into offenses
committed in this district wherein
the damage or amounts involved
is more than S1OO. You shall in
dict no person for envy, hatred or
malaee, nor leave any person m
indicted for love, fear, favor or af-
fection, or hope Of reward, but you
must present things truly as they
shall come to your knowledge and
according to law; your intercourse
with each other and matters pre-
sented to you shall be kept secret
while you are engaged. 1t is a
source of much regret by all of us,
that the jurisdiction of our courts
has been taken from US. Such
procedure has not been yet tested
or set aside, and | think it proper
to submit submissively under pres
ent circumstances and let higher
power settle that matter, therefore
you will not investigate or take up
an alleged offense which has been
committed since January 1, 1898,
but you will only inquire into and
act upon alleged crimes or offenses
committed before that time. The
solicitor will give you such assist
ance as is proper and the sheriff
will appoint a proper person to
wait upon YOU"
ISo McAlester Capital.l
r. T. DeGraffenreid, Of Musko-
gee, spent yesterday in this city.
1t will be remembered that Mr..
DeGraffenreid fell from the court
house at Wagner last winter and
sustained serious injuries. He
brought suit for $4,000 damages.
He has taken change of venue
from Wagner to this district and
the case will come up at the next
term of court here.
jeff T. Parks is another who
few days ago got mixed up with
G. Wash Baker, a lawyer, "form-
erly of Arkansas" Parks is editor
of the Tahlequah Sentinel. This
is the second fight this pair has
had inside of month. This time,
however, Parks got his man, and
e. Washington retired from the
field a mass OF bruises and blood,
vanquished but not subdued. Its
a merry time they have up there.
Col. Thos. Marcum says. 81
want it distinctly understood that
| am opposed to limiting the vote
(for delegate) to the white man and
citizens of the United States" So
is everybody else who is not DEM
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-14

ALL members of the Indian Ter
ritory Press association executive
committee, which includes ex-
officio the president and secretary,
were present at the meeting Satur-
day at South McAlester. Wagner
was fixed as the place OF holding
the next convention-Friday and
Saturday, July Sth and 9th, the
time. Several very pleasant out
ings or excursions were offered.
After consideration it was decided
to accept the invitation of the
Trans Mississippi Exposition, at
Omaha, and of the Kansas City
commercial club to pay that city a
visit en- route, where courtesies
were assured. The Missouri Pa
cific Railway kindly offers trans
pOrtation for the trip. In all prob
ability both Sunday and Monday,
following the meeting, will be
spent at Kansas City, and the
members of the association can
remain at Omaha as long as de-
sired.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-14

THE Curtis bill may pass in some
greatly modified form; the name
will probably stick and that will be
glory enough for a man of Curtis
calibre. Those who are building
hopes upon it becoming a law in
its present form might as well
abandon that idea.