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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
DISAGREEABLE NEGRO SOL
DIERS.
The Officers of the Road Should Put an
End to Disagreeable Conduct.
KinStOn Free Press.

Kinston Free Press.
The many colored soldiers that are
passing through Kinston from Fort Ma
cen to their homes on furlough are dis
agreeable to the respectable travelling
public These soldiers should be com
PEELED to ride in the second-class car. as
the majority of them drink whiskey while
travelling. Would nice white lady like
to travel in the same car or within
few feet of drinking negro? The Off
GERS of the road should put an end to
such conduct as this by putting the
drinking negroes on another car. There
ought to be separate cars for the races
ANYWAY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
GETTING READY FOR DEFEAT.

The Republicans already see that they
will lose the House next Fall. Chair
man Babc0ck thinks "the Republicans
must sustain some losses in the House
this year" He adds that if the war
had continued up TO the election the Re
publicans would keep in control of the
House. He prepares for defeat when he
says that. with war over, little local
fights cut in and ''the appointments
have not been satisfactory all around
If the people study the record of the
Republican party since March 4, 1897,
Chairman Babcock's fears will be more
han realized.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
THEY ARE COMING BACK.

Fifty Popuists in Democratic Primaries
in One Township in Mecklenburg.
Charlotte Observer.
There is ample ground for the conf
dence that MeckIenburg county will go
Democratic in November by large
majority. There is not Il township in the
county in which former Populists did
not participate in the Democratic prf-
maries last Tuesday. In Morning Star
township 80 did so; in one of the pre-
cincts of Crab Orchard, 20. 1t was so
in Charlotte township, and, as we have
said. in all.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17

Mecklenburg county has named n
ticket of able men. Ex-Attorney Gen
eral Osborne, one of the ablest law
yers in the State, heads the ticket for
the State Senate. Mr.. Heriot Clarkson,
member of the State Democratic Execu-
tive Committee; Mr.. II. NJ. Ransom and
Mr. j. Eli Henderson are the nominees
FOR the House. Mr.. GARRISON is n clear
headed and capable man; Mr.. Ransom.
who was elected to the last House and
turned out by the Radicals. is gentle
man Of fine sense; and Mr.. Henderson
is farmer of character ana capacity.
It is on the programme for Mecklenburg
TO win this year by an old-time majority.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17

The POpulists say the Democrats stole
their platform Well, come over into the
Democratic party and get your share OF
it. Mr.. PopuIist. If you mean the Chi
cago platform it is broad enough for all.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17

Entered ut the postoftice at Raleigh,
n c.. rs second-class matter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17

The report that the Governor was to
appoint John Il. Smith colonel of the
negro regiment and make Jim Young
Commissioner of Agriculture is de-
MED.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17

When you want n good chaw, chGw
Grape. and do not let your dealer jaw
You into chawixg any other "haw.
aug 6 l m "ChaWser."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17

The News and Observers telephones:
Business Office 12I
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17

Nothing cures aches and pains as
quick as Goose Grease Liniment. Guar
antced.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
"FIRST OF ALL-THE NEWS"
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.

Communications and items of news
and Observer should not be addressed to
individual members of the staff but
simply to the News and Observer.
All communications must be accom-
panied by the authors real name. No
exceptions will be made to this rule.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
JNO. w. THOMPSON, Secreta
MOVE 20; SKINNER II.

That is the Way the Delegates From
Pitt Will Stand in the POpuIist Con
gresSional Convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17

Office: News and Observer Building,
Fayetteville Street.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17

The matron's contest Tuesday night
at the Baptist church was one of the
most pleasing entertainments ever
given in Vinita. Mrs. Ratcliff, the
territorial president of the w. c. T.
U., presided with her usual womanly
grace. TIE contestants were three of
Vinita's fayorite elocutionistS, Mrs
Willie Oborn, Mrs. COppedge and Mrs.
DonCarlOS, and each one to our mind
was perfect in rendering her selection.
The music of the evening was fur
nished by the Brock brothers, Miss
MYRTLE Crockett and Miss Fannie
Hunt, and of course was very enjoy
able. The pieces were both beautiful
and appropriate for the occasion. The
prize, handsome little volume of
Longfellow's poems was presented to
Mrs. Willie Oborn, by Prof. Dugger,
in a very happy speech, in which he
spoke of the loyeable household poet
in very appreciative terms. There
was nothing to detract from the sue
cess of the evening except the small
ness of the audience, which in size
more nearly rescmbled the usual Nini-
ia prayer meeting than it did any
gathering at the opera house last
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
at Fort Leavenworth penitentiary and to
pay fine of one thousand dollars.

at Fort Leavenworth penitentiary and tC
pay fine of one thousand dollars.
-
George Shields and Henry Testerman
cruelty to animals. A true bill filed il
open court Feb. 10. Defendants waived
arraignment and entered plea of not gull
ty. Cause transferred to Miami.
George Shields, carrying concealed
weapon. A true bill filed in open court
Feb. I6. Defendant waived arraign-
ment and entered plea of. not guilty.
Cause transferred to Miami.
Pat Young, Timothy Fields and Sinip-
son Melton, gaming. Defendant Sirnp-
son Melton enters plea of not guilty and
valves arraignment Cause continued
generally.
Lewis Riley, murder. On trial.
Eli Huff, perjury. Jury trial and YER
dict of guilty. Defendant waived the
time and right to file a motion for a new
trial and voluntarily presents himself for
sentence, and is sentenced to four years
in the federal prison at Fl. Leavenworth,
Kansas, and to pay fine of $1,000 and
to pay the costs of the prosecution.
Ed Andrews and Jim Meeks, larceny.
Defendant Jim Meeks demands a sew
erance which is allowed. Meeks elects
to be tried first. Jury trial and after
evidence for prosecution heard, defend
ant moves the court to direct a verdict
for the defedant Motion sustain
ed and verdict of not guilty rendered ac-
cordingly.
Joseph f. Lurton, larceny. Convicted
on the 3rd instant by jury trial, new trial
granted.
Georgia Carr, larceny. Jury trial and
verdict of guilty. Sentenced to Fort
Leavenworth for the term of two years.
Robert Wilson, whiskey Jury select
ed-and sworn, and testimony of prosecu-
ton heard, district attorney moved to
dismiss the case. Motion sustained.
James Smith, liquor. Continued gen.
orally.
Jack Dean, obstructing the mail Jury
trial and verdict of guilty on Jan. 5Ist.
Sentenced to pay fine of S25 and costs
of prosecution. On the nth inst. the
court suspended sentence until the first
day of next term.
Warren Brown, larceny. Nolle pros
John w. Mcdaniel, liquor. Continued.
Charles George, larceny. Plea guilty,
and sentenced to two years and two days
at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Stephen Sizemore, murder. Transfer
TO Wagner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
. HERIFF NEAL WARD, of this

Y HERIFF NEAL WARD, of this
- district, will begin the eject
ment of intruders from the places that
have been sold by him recently. These
places. it will be remembered, were
advertised and sold at auction to the
highest bidder according to Cherokee
law, being the improvements made
and in the possession of claimants TO
Cherokee citizenship whose cases were
decided adversely to the claimants by
the Dawes commission, which deciS-
ion was afterward affirmed by Judge
Springer. There are more than one
hundred of such Improvements which
have been sold by Sheriff Ward in
Cooweescoowee district alone, and
the ejectment Of that number of
families at this time by an Indian
sheriff will caUse no small stir. 1t is
said that the Cherokee authorities
have had tacit assurance that the
United States courts in the Indian
Territory will not interfere in carry
ing out the edict of the tribal courts
with reference to the sale of these
places. 1t is bold step on the part
of the Cherokee sheriff. but if it sue
ceeds, which the present indications
are that il will, it is indeed a very i'm
portant step toward the solution of
the most exasperating matter the In
dians have ever had to deal with.
Many Of these claimants accepted pay
for their improvements rendered them
by the treasurer Of the Cherokee ma
tiOn three years ago, and still refused
to give them up, and after being de-
cided against 10y the Dawes commits
sion, appealed their cases to Judge
Springer's court simply and solely TO
gain more time upon the places. The
effort now being made in congress to
grant the Cherokee intruders an ap-
peal from the United States courts in
the territory, is only to again get a
delay and another crop from the land
which in all justice they should be
made to vacate. Sheriff Ward will be-
gin next Saturday in the vicinity Of
Alluwe, and continue till all are dis
possessed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
Public Notice

To the citizens of CoOweescOowee district
Cherokee nation, Indian Territory:
You are hereby given notice that all citi-
zens residing in said district having in their
employ any citizen of the United States
without first obtaining permit. as required
by the laws OF the Cherokee nation. from
William ii. Fry. clerk of CoOweescoOwee dis
trict. at ClaremOre. |. T.. and all citizens of
said district operating any store or place of
business must have his licence from ID. W.
Lipe, treasurer o. the Cherokee nation. at
Tahlequah. l. t, and failure to comply
with the above mentioned revenue laws OF
the Cherokee nation will subject every Of
Tending citizen to prosecution in the United
States court for the Northern district of the
Indian Territory. These revenue laws will
be strictly enforced in the United states
courts for the Northern district of the In
dian Territory for all Offenses committed
on or after January I. IS9s.
Given under my hand this 10th day of Feb
ruary. \. ID. ls9s.
JOHN VI. TAYLOR, JR.,
Assistant prosecuting attorney for COowee-
scoowee district. Cherokee nation. Indian
Territory
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss jamie Hunt returned Saturday from
a weeks visit with Miss Rosa Skinner, al
Adair.
Mont Frazier. from near Claremore. was
in town this week, on his way to Alton tC
visit his father-in-law.
Morgan Reed. who has been visiting in
Texas for several weeks. stopped of here
this week to visit the familyof S.R R.Crockett-
He is enroute home to Galena.
DIR. Fortner returned Tuesday from
Sloan Springs where he had been in at
tendance at the bedside of his father-in-law.
Mr.. c. ID. Gunter, who recently suffered a
severe attack of heart failure.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17

Whereas. our brother, W. II. hornegay.
has recently sustained a heavy and ire
parable loss by the death of his father
Henry X. Kornegay, who died on February
4. 1925. in North Carolina, Therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY Phialphian Lodge No. IT,
X. of p. that we extend to our brother our
sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad
hour of his afiiction and bereavement, and
while he has lost a kind and generous father
we bid him grieve not, but trust to him who
doeth all things well.
Also that a copy of these resolutions be
spread upon the record of this lodge and
copy be sent TO our brother. also copy be
furnished THE VISTTA CHIEFTAIN ana the
Vinita Leader for publication.
j. :. DAvENPORT,
+. NJ. Ming.
AUGUST SCHLIEcKER,
Committee.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17

I>HE HEAD of one of the largest
L business firms in Vinita said the
other day that the increase IN sales at
his store this year amounted to about
a thousand dollars month over last
years business. Or in other words
sales for January '9S were one thous-
and dollars more than for the same
month last year This indicates a
vast increase in the volume of busi-
ness that is going to be done in this
town this year. The reasons for this
unprecedented growth in business
here are manifold, and may be seen
on every hand. There are a great
many more people in the town and in
the vicinity of the town, than were
here year ago, and they are in better
financial condition than they were at
that time. And another reason, and
we think very potent one, is that
our merchants are drawing trade
from a much larger territory than
pei maps CNSi OClOlt III IuC IlSIOIl vi
the town. A few years ago the small
towns on all sides for Il distance of
twenty-five miles drew large trade
away from Vinita. This without
doubt has in large measure ceased,
and the country people are again COM
ing long distances to this place to do
their trading. They come here on ac-
count of the large number of heavy
stores, and the immense quantities OF
ali kinds of goods here to select from,
and for the other and better reason
that goods can be purchased cheaper
here than perhaps any place in limits
of the Indian country. Then added
to all this, Vinita is fine market for
every thing that can be sold any
where. Anything in the world that
has value can find purchaser at
fair price in Vinita. 1t seems to us
that tide has set in which If taken
at its flood will undoubtedly lead to
the building of city here that will
surpass our widest dreams.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
IOADEN TOLBERT

~ II b|-N lOLbL anu OON
u Knight went out into the Big
creek country last Friday to arrest a
man named-or supposed to be named
-Robt. Taylor, charged with the lar
ceny of some cattle. The officers
made the arrest and while Mr.. Tol-
bert was out summoning some wit
nesSes in the case, and the guards
were waiting for his return, the pris-
oner seized a winchester that one of the
men had laid down, and fired at Joe
Knight at close range. Knight re-
turned the Iire with a shot gun, shoot
ing his assailant twice in the side,
from the effects of which he died
i'm about two hours after the shooting.
Captain White and Paden Tolbert
went out next day and gave burial to
the body and investigated the premis-
es, and found a complete outfit for
making counterfeit com in the de-
nominations of dollars and half-dol-
lars. The molds we've made of ashes
tOs and were very fine and complete.
A quantity of babbett metal and a
crucible for melting it was also found.
A bunch of twenty-five keys were
found in the house: the .keys were all
door keys and of different sizes, evil
IDENTIFY the property of a burglar.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
Regarding Adulterated Flour.

Being large producers of the flour
used in Vinita and vicinity, and in
view of the fact that very large
gauntlet has been thrown down, we
desire TO say that no corr or other
adulteration is employed in our pro-
duct. We have no machinery which
produces anything but absolutely
pure -four, and no disposition to resort
to any deception whatever. Our
agent at Vinita, w. Il. Badgett, is
authorized tOguarantee the absolute
purity of our flour.
ALTON MILLING Co.
Aftor. /. r.. Feb. .. 1898.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
FlRED s. MANLEY, aged 40, died

Is in this city Jan. %, of dropsy;
the funeral took place at the Catholic
church. Before his demise Fred di-
rected that all his property Gt con-
sisted of a gold watch and trunk full
of plunder) be given to his son Fran
els, aged II. Disregarding the dead
mans wishes however, according to
Alonzo Manley, the widow Richards
seized the trunk on what she said was
a power of attorney, and endeavored
to expose" of its contents for the
benefit of one of descendants wives,
who is in hospital in Chicago, dying
from the effects of surgical opera
tiOu.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
Rock Greek Notes.

Rev. Kelley. from Arkansas. is holding
protracted meeting at Groves Point this
week.
Little Nettie Drake has been quite sick.
F. W. Propp had a runaway recently.
which caused him To get some repairs on his
harness and a new wagon tongue.
Many friends regret to hear of the death
of Mr.. Shaw. living near Chelsea; he lived on
Rock creek several years and was a good
neighbor He leaves a wife and eight chill
dren to mourn his loss Mr.. Shaw was Il
stone mason 10y trade.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17

week. All members Of the W. c. IT, L.
are requested to attend the meeting at
the Methodist church Thursday after
noon as the annual election of officers
will take place Immediately after the
address by Mrs. Mary +. Kuhl.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
Roll of Honor

For last month of the primary de-
partment of the Willie Halsell Col
lege. Oa the following list the first
two stand highest: Elsie Morrison,
Jessie NidifTer, Hugh Myres, Mary
Halsell, Grace Craig, Stella Cox, Lu
cile Hunt, Effie Cox.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
Onion setts at Gray's.

| ODaulcy Hill duu Miss SOId Il llCuS
were married here yesterday, Rev. NJ
L. Butler officiating. They were from
Chelsea.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. /. Morning gave ;
Valentine party to large number o
friends Monday evening. The pro
gram was a novel one, and was highly
enjoyable to all.
The mother of Judge t. NJ. Buffing
ton died in this city Tuesday night
The lady was quite aged and recently
suffered an attack of pneumonia. The
funeral occurs today.
Wanted: Agents to canvass. Choice
of Indian Territory. For Harper &
Brothers subscription publications.
Good sellers and good profit. Address
General Agent, Lock Box Is, Table
ouah. 1T. 25-as
J. C. Starr, mayor of the town OF
Grove, received a new Office docket
this week. Grove is an incorporated
town under the Arkansas laws, and
accordingly will be allowed to con-
duct its own affairs.
John franklin has embarked in the
implement business, with L. {.
Stretch as business manager. He will
also buy and sell fat cattle and hogs
for shipment. The grain trade will
be continued by E. c. Stretch.
Charley Mccarthy came in from
Tulsa the first of the week to spend a
few days in ViDita, the first time he
has visited the town for over two
years. Mr.. Mccarthy is brother of
Rev. John Mccarthy, who was prin-
cipal of Worcester academy a few
years ago.
A young man tried at several differ
ent places in this city a week or two
ago TO dispose of pair of gold rim
med spectscles and it was afterward
learned that the goods were stolen at
some Kansas town and the thief came
here to dispose of them. He was
apprehended.
The number of people that were in
this town last Saturday was marvel
to many people who were here from a
distance attending court. For time
when there was no )ecial attraction,
Saturday must surely have been ban
ner day. The merchants all report a
splendid days sales.
Early Rose, early Ohio and Bur-
bank seed potatoes at Gray's.
The Vinita Plow Co. has opened for
business across the street from the
Western hotel. A full and complete
line of John Deere plows, Oliver chill
ed plows, made at South Bend, In
diana. Wagons and buggies. We
handle the snly all steel wagon in
the world; also the Moline and Lake
City wagons.
"Miss Georgia Reid entertained a
full house at the court house last Fri
day night. Miss Reid captured her
audience from the very beginning,
and the hearty encores she received
showed the respectful admiration in
which she was held by the large au-
dience. She came highly recommend
ed and deserves every line of praise
showered upon her by the press. y
Herald, Henrietta, Tex, May 8, 1897.
DIR. Emmett Starr spent some days
in this city recently in the interest of
his book on Cherokee history and
geneology now being written. He
thinks that it will be ready for the
publishers about next May. The title
of the publication has not yet been
decided upon) but its pages will be
devoted largely to the biography of
large number of leading Cherokees,
with their family history, etc. Great
care is being given to the absolute
accuracy of the data, and doubtless it
will be an invaluable book of refer
ence.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
THE CRESCENT HOTEL,
Eureka Springs. Ark, to Open on
the First of March.

1t is a modern stone fire proof hotel. To-
Gated in the heart of the Ozark mountains.
northwest Arkansas; climate mild and brac-
ing. scenery wild aud beautiful; waters un-
equaled for purity and medicinal qualities;
rates reasonable. Grand opening on March
lst. The Frisco line will sell excursion tick
cts from Vinita, good ten days. for - 30 For
particulars address Jno. O. Plank. manager
Crescent. or b. f. Walke-. agent, Ninita. 1T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
PALESTINE, TEXAS, April 80, 1897.

"Miss Reid has come and gone, and
has left a fragrant remembrance of
her brief visit. All were pleased with
her, and delighted with her recita-
tions. The people fell in love with
her because of her modest, unassum-
ing manner, as well as her pleasing
features. Many comments were made
on the fact that there was nothing
put on, but everything was so natur-
al that she carried all with her from
her first appearance. She is charm
ing little lady, possessed of great pow
ers as an elocutiOnist. Her rendering
of the various selections was faultless,
both in diction and in impersonation.
She is certainly master of her art,
and l consider her the peer, if not the
superior, of any to whom l have ever
listened" REV. Z. A. HALL,
Pastor Cong. Church
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17
PANTS.

Lot A. $50 pairs regular $500 and $50 goods go
Lot pairs regular goods GO 2OO
The DULL SEASON. our store We have en-
joyed fine during January and February which
thanks.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17

ED-TRUSTWORTHY AND ACT
w i've gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible. established house in Indian
Territory. Monthly. $500 and expenses.
Position steady. Reference. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion
Company. Dept. L.. Chicago. mch IL
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-02-17

Mems s12 and 1250 suits and Ovecoats reduced 80
These suits single and double breasted sack styles
strictly all WOOL cheviOs and cassimees Overcoats in black
and blue Kerseys and Beavers all sizes.
Mems suits that 81 and 80 reduced 4 and s4 so
Mems sack suits SIS reduced So % and 35
We have than hundred of these medium and dark
shades The heavy selling has broken of sizes your
size is probably in the lot.