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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29

yielded perfect obedience to the
medical board, with the happy re-
suit of disposing of the disease in
short order. We understand that
Oklahoma Territory has some sort
of sanitary regulation in the way
of health boards and county ply
sicians. Unfortunately, the Indian
Territory has no protection what
ever. What vestige of auth oriiy
that We have had went with the
judicial authority of the nation on
the first of last January. At this
time, however, the Indian Terri
tory Medical Society, through its
committee on medical legislation,
is in correspondence with Mr.. Lit
tie and perhaps others of congress,
who are in position to cause an
application of the Arkansas stat
utes to this country. For human
itarian reasons and judging by the
uncompromising energy and honor
of Mr.. Little and other friends in
congress, we expect the request to
be granted. This will inaugurate
a complete sanitary system with
its boards of health in every town
in the country. Will regulate the
the travel and intercourse between
all parts of this territory and the
surrounding states in time of dam
ger. 1t puts into this service the
best medical minds in the rapidly
growing embryo commonwealth
with its 600, ,000 souls. Under this
provision our towns may call into
existence board of health whose
duty it becomes to supervise city
sewerage, the sale of meats, milk,
vegetables, fruits, water supply,
and in short every thing pertaining
to the public health. This work
is under the supervision of the
territorial board of health, which
in turn keeps a record of vital sta
tistics, prevailing diseases, and
many such things of vital impor-
tance to the federal government
as well as our own country.
The suppression or prevention
of contagious diseases can be ac-
cOmplisbed by organized effort.
No imprOvised board of health can
be as efficient as those who are.
trained to the work in proper line
of authority. This fact is ex-
by the recent sad expe-
rierce of the city of Stroud.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Farmer Disturbs the Peace.

Considerable excitement was caused
last week by an intoxicated
individual named John Norris. He
became a little too boisterous and
when Marshal E. n. Williamson at
tempted to arrest him got on his
horse and started out Of town whOop'
ing. Mayor Burlington ran out into
the street to stop him but in attempt
ing to do so fell and bruised himself
up considerably. The marshal and
Deck little followed the man upnear
the cemetery north Of town and cap
tured him and brought him back to
town. He gave bord for his appear
ance and left for home.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Cheese and Butter.

John Adams, dairyman from Cali
fornia, Mo-, was in the city
last Thursday looking into the
advantages which are offered for
starting a cheese factory here with
perhaps a dairy in connection. An in
stitution of this kind would make a
market for a great deal more milk
than is at present obtained in this
section, but the supply would very
soon be forthcoming. A large amount
of creamery butter is consumed in
this country and it had as well be
made at home, as shipped in.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Strange Conduct.

Friday noon a gentleman and
lady got off the Frisco train from the
east with several heavy grips and
walked up the Katy track, TO the
home Of Cravens, the colored man.
They said they wanted to wash and
change their clothes and were permit
ted to do so, after which they started
up the track afoot. About five o'clock
or later they returned, the woman
telling Mrs. Cravens they had walked
to Bluejacket and back and ''did not
find What they went after" They
said they were coming up town for
something to eat and left. The story
that they had walked to Bluejacket
and back, 20 miles, was OF course
fabrication. What their line Of life is
and the reasons for their strange con-
duct are a mystery. In some manner
il was learned that the man goes by
the name of Prof. Grant Hill, and
that he comes from Ft. Worth, Tex.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
rIany Avenues Open.

AS tending to show the diversity of
ways in which the Business Mems
league may be effective, recent eX-
ample is given: A measure is Dow be-
fore congress having for its object the
revival Of the American mercantile
marine. Tuesday communica-
ton was received by President Rat
cliff relating to the subject and
suggesting that, if the proposition
was received with favor, that resolu-
tions TO that effect be adopted by the
league and the congressional commit
tee apprised thereof. 1t is just such
organizations as we have, with due
energy put into them, that have Sc
cured World'sfairs, TransmissiSsippi
expositions, etc, for the town, where
those enterprises have been held, and
which got s6,OOO,OOO for deep water at
Galveston.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
CONGRESSIONAL HELP.
Sanitary. Legislation Sadly
Needed.

1t is now beyond doubt or denial
that smallpox is in Stroud, Okla,
about 100 miles west of here upon
one of our through lines. Only
last week the officials of that town
united in circular denial of its
existence there 1t now transpires
that the differences among physi-
clans has been settled in favor of
smallpox. Some have died, 9TH
ers are in a desperate condition
and the town is quarantined and
enforced vaccination is being prac-
ticed upon everybody. We sup
pose that in all communities there
are smart Alexis who out of sheer
egOtism, and other persons out of
over anxiety for the growth and
business development of the town
repudiate the existence of any con-
tagious diseases when they first ap-
pear. Any town is blessed which
has in it physicians who are "up
to snuff and who upon the ap-
pearance of contagious diseases,
especially smallpox, proceed with.
out fear, favor or hesitancy, to take
care ofthe sick and protect the pub.
lie against further invasion regard
less of every financial interest. No
community is acting wisely to shut
lis eyes to the truth. The medi-
cal profession as a body can have
no motive for sounding a false
alarm, and any decent lot of ply
sicians ought 70 be accorded the
undivided support of the commu-
nifty. 1t is poor scrap of a doc
tor who does not know more about
a given disease than the merchant
or lawyer or private citizen, how
ever intelligent about other mat
ters.
A few years ago when smallpox
made its appearance in one of the
popular hotels of Vinita and scores
of persons had been exposed, the
people of the town and vicinity
excepting always a few fools
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
THE CLIMAX AT HAND.
Work of the Commissions
Now at Muskogee.

Matters pertaining to a treaty
with the Dawes commission by
the Cherokees Is ffst reaching a
climax. The seven Cherokee
commissioners are practically a
unit in their demands, and the
Dawes people are inclined to yield
every point consistent with their
sense OF justice. The prevailing
sentiment is that the plan to cut
the Cherokee freedmen down to 40
acres each is perfectly feasible,
and not in violation of the treaty
of 1866. Attorney w. I. Hutch
ings made an argument before
the two commissions yesterday, in
which he maintained that it was
optional as to how much land the
freedmen should get. The Dawes
commission will investigate the
matter fully and decide as to
whether they will agree to the
plan or not.
There seems to be a unity of
sentiment as to the white adopted
citizens. The proposition is that
they share equally with Cherokees
in the land, but be required to pay
something like s1.25 per acre.
There is some difference of
opinion between the two commits
sions as to the best method of al.
lotment Of land. The Cherokees
propose to grade the land into four
grades and set a value upon 1t and
divide it equally as to acres, and
to add TO the land the entire funds
of the nation as assets and make
up the difference in the value of
the land in cash. The Dawes
commission have not agreed to
the proposition yet, but think that
each allottee should take a pro-
portionate share of the different
grades of land, which would ne
cessitate taking it in different To-
calities and not in a body. There
is probably 10 phase of the subject
that has not been fully discussed,
and on a great many leading fea-
lures an agreement seems to have
been reached already.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Railroad improvements.

The new dining hall is about COM
pleted at Sapulpa, and will be occu-
pied January l. A ten-pocket coal
chute, costing about $1,000, has also
been completed there in addition to a
six stall 5000 round house, Also a
,16x24 tank, SO feet from the top of
the rails, to give pressure for washing
out engines in the round house. Two
miles OF 4-inch pipe has been laid to
furnish water from creek. A 10
inch Sheffield automatic water column
has been put in and numerous small
buildings erected, which will be occu-
pied by employees Of the mechanical
department.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
A School Souvenir.

Prof. John Halifax Dietz, principal
of the North Side Public schools,
Tulsa, issues a very unique James
Whitcomb Riley Day souvenir.
These very pretty lines from the
venerable poet appear on the face OF
the folder:
Beyond the purple hazy trees
or summers utmost boundaries;
Beyond the sands-beyond the seas
Beyond the range OF eyes like these
And only in the reach OF the
Enraprured gaze of memory,
There lies land, long lost to me-
The land of Used-tO-be.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
A Christmas Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond enter
tanned at dinner Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. Strange, Of Chelsea, Mrs.
A. P. Goodykoontz and daughter,
Miss Ethel, Mrs. Cora Barrett,
Miss Lovelace, Judge Denison.
Covers were laid for nine with an
elaborate dinner. The fruit CEN
ter piece looked tempting as well
as delicious. After dinner the
guests were invited up stairs to see
the Christmas tree, which was
beautifully decorated, and presents
were distributed to each one. Long
will that day be remembered by
all.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
A NiOIiuiSt.

At the Christmas entertainment
Saturday night at the Presbyterian
church j feature that occasiOned
much favorable comment was Miss
Fay Trott's performance on the violin.
Under the patient tutleiagc OF Miss
Lorena Crockett the young lady is de-
veloping a proficiency that is alike
creditable to teacher and pupil.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
At the A. NJ. &. Church.

The Christmas tree at the A. NJ. f..
church Saturday evening, was good
and many presents were exchanged.
Mr.. A. A. Hawkins with the young
gentlemen OF the city. presented the
pastor. Rev. jackson. with a nice pair
shoes and Mrs. NJ. A. Watson with
the ladies, presented him with nice
suit of clothes. To these gentlemen
and ladies he tenders his heartfelt
thanks. for these tokens Of respect.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Death of Bear Timpson.

Bear Timpson died at his home on
Pawpaw Sunday night at l0o'clock and
was buried at the home grave yard.
He was fullblood Indian preacher
and strong man among his people.
Several persons went out from here to
attend the funeral. 1t is reported that
he gave directions not to bury him in
a coffin and that box was made for
the DurnOSe
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Week of PRAYER.

The topics for the week OF prayer
next week. are as follows:
Monday, Jan. 2.-"Prayerful Con-
fessiOn."
Tuesday, Jan. 3.-"The Church
U0iversal."
Wednesday, Jan. 4,-"Nations and
Their Rulers"
Thursday, Jan. 5.-''Foreign Mis-
sions."
Friday. Jan. 6.-"IIome Missions >
Saturday, Jan. Families and
Schools"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Fora Club.

There are several gentlemen in Vi
nita who would be glad to see club
formed, either within or without the
Business Mems league, and suitable
quarters secured. The South McAles-
ter commercial club has suit Of
rooms, part OF which are arranged for
meetings, while Others are devoted to
billiards, chess. whist. etc.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Jailed In nexico.

J. b. Dickinson Of Wagner, was in
town lately. Mr.. Dickinson publish
ed a newspaper in the City Of Mexico
last winter, and was put in Jail and
kept there S3 days on a trumped up
charge OF libel which never came to
trial. His case is now being investi-
gated by the state department at
Washington.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Had to Walk.

Walter Charlesworth and Edgar
Mars horse got away from where it
had been hitched while they were
hunting Monday and they had to
walk home. j. c. Anderson and
companion, finding the animal stray
ing about the prairie took it to Capt.
Cobb's, where it was found some time
after dark.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
MIR. Duncan's Funeral.

The funeral of James A. Duncan
took place at Alton Tuesday evening,
the services being conducted by Rev.
COppedge, of this city, at the church
deceased built Mrs. j. s. Martin and
Mr.. Hitchcock, who went up to attend
the funeral, returned Wednesday
but Mrs. Burns will remain day or
two. Deceased was 20 years of age-l
man of unbending devotion to his
convictions.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Charged With Larceny.

Jim Martin was indicted by the re-
cent grand jury at Muskogee on the
charge OF stealing cattle. He came in
a day or two ago and gave bond.
Byron Dickerspn was pardOned out of
the penitentiary not long ago to tes-
tify against him, and Blount Martin,
now in Jail at Muskogee, charged with
the theft OF f. w. Strout's horse, is
also a witness in the case.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
The Foundry.

The Business Mems league decided
Tuesday eve TO offer $500 from their
funds and lot, to the owner OF the
Cotfeyvilie foundry and machine shop
to move down here, and it is believed
the offer will be accepted. Only those
persons who use machinery can ap-
preciate the benefit OF having such an
Institution at hand.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
'TwouId Have Clothed Him.

"From the time | was II up to two
wears ago, used Sl.a5 worth of tobac-
co week, and then quit" said one
of our mechanics Monday. And
what he and several other men around
this town have done in this way, the
balance could do-if only they cared
IN
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Dark at Noon.

Z. G. Stretch came in from st.
Louis last Thursday, but not accom-
panied by his family. He states that
Wednesday noon in st. Louis it grew
dark, the lights were all turned on.
and fearful Of a repetition of their
disastrous cyclone of few years ago,
CONSERVATION reigned on all sides.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Crossings,

The street commissioner was in
structcd TO construct 4 crossing from
the corner at the Baptist church
TO the corner OF the Academy grounds
and also across Illinois avenue from
the latter point.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
A Pleasant Dinner Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Burckhalter
gave a dinner Monday to a number
OF their friends. The decorations
were displayed in an artistic manner
and the guests congratulated Mrs.
Burckhalter on the elabOrateness and
success OF the occasion. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Ratcliff,
Mrs. Bethel, Miss Nettie Duncan,
Miss LLOYD and Miss Watkins.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
A Souvenir.

Smith & Leforce received Monday a
check on the "Bank OF Prosperity for
three hundred and sixty five prosper
Gus days, value received in happiness.
This institution is secured by bonds
of friendship, with surplus stock and
boundless capital"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Dined the Hunters.

Mrs. COley entertained a hunting
party Of which her husband was a
member, Tuesday evening at dinner.
Those present were Al Munger, W. j.
Strange, J. A. Berry aud Z. n. Will
hanson. 1t is needless to state that
they bad a delightful evening.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Cattle Market.

Jno. t Mayes, of Pryor Creek,
marketed two loads Of l0i5 pound
steers Tuesday in sSt. Louis at sI.20.
There were only 30 cars OF cattle in
the quarantine pens, s. of which
came from Texas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Loss by the Fire.

A. f. Ball and wife are visiting
relatives in the city. When their
home at Wagner burned two weeks
ago much of their household goods
were saved, but their clothing was
nearly AL consumed and several arti-
cles of jewelry, including a couple Of
diamond rings.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Held by SMALLPOX.

Ii. A. Galloway, now at Stroud,
wished TO come home for the holidays
but has been advised against doing
so, on account of smallpox at that
place. He will observe the advice.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Lost His Hand.

Tom Nichols, young man whose
folks live on the b. G. Chandler place,
on Duck Creek, accidently shot his
left hand Tuesday while out hunting
so badly that the doctors had to take
if of
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
School Out.

The academy closed last Friday
for the holidays, to the surprise of
many OF the pupils who had been kept
sin the dark" to speak. The fac
ulty wished to avoid the last day of
school" sensation, the bane of school
life
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-12-29
Too 1uSical.

General Manager Allen, of the Katy,
had in view as one of his Christmas
presents the hand of Miss Miles, of
Sedalia, a singer. The wedding was
postponed and Miss Miles goes abroad
to pursue her musical studies.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23
TURQUOISE SUPERSTITION.

An ancient superstitution connected
with the turquoise is even today be-
lieved in. If it is given with love it
carries with it happiness and good
luck. If the well being of the giver
is in peril the faithful turquoise
pales: if on the other hand, the
giver turns faithless, the stone turns
dark 1t is an emblem of prosperity,
and it is also dedicated to December.
cluster composed of diamonds, load
stones and sapphires combined is
guaranteed by the ancient faith 70
render the wearer almost invincible
and altogether irresistible.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23
ORIGIN OF THE REDBUG.

Doubtless there are many miserable
people in the world who have asked
themselves, as well as others, where
the little torment, the bedbug, comes
from. Long ago this insect was well
known to come from wood, but why
it should confne itself to the wooden
parts of beds and the framework of
old houses was somewhat of mys-
terry. One day scientist found zig
bedbug in the stomach of wood
pecker which he was engaged in dis
secting. Pursuing his Investigations
further he found that bedbugs are
plentiful on pine trees. Pine cones
are often infested with them, and it
is now the accepted belief that it is
from the pine tree that the bedbug
gets its origin. 1t should interest a
good many people to know this. al
though it will not make close acquain-
lance with the parasite any more
agreeable.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23
IN SONG, PROSE ANDvERS
THURSDAY CLUB LADIES STUDY
GEORGE ELIOT.
They Arrange and Carry Out Pro-
gram Unique and Interesting
err News Notes From Maui.
Maui, MAY 81.

Maui, May ~.
The Thursday club gave George
Eliot" program at the meeting held
on the 10th at the residence of Mrs.
W. o. Aiken, Hamakuapoko.
The program was so arranged as TO
present Il well arranged conception
of the life and work of the gifted
subject. Mrs. George f. Beckwlth
presented character sketch of the
great writer. Selections from "The
Mill on the Floss" were read by Miss
SchweiZer and Mrs. II. +. Engle. Miss
Fleming sang maid of the MILL" and
Mrs. j. }. Hair read the poem Broth
er and Sister"
The club will meet next in three
weeks at the residence of Mrs. ID. C.
Lindsay, Paia. The subject will he
further study of George Eliot.
The schooner Albert Myer arrived
this week, II days from Fort Bragg.
Cali, with lumber for the Hawaiian
Commercial and Sugar company.
The schooner Martha Nelson, Rice.
sails today for San Francisco, sugar
laden
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23
THE CHINESE INDEMNITY.

An official telegram dated London,
May 18th is to the effect that the
balance of the Chinese indemnity.
amounting to { 11,0Os, 057.11.0, was
duly delivered on May 18th to Mr.. Ka-
to, Minister at London, by the Chi
nese Minister to England. Baron 10
mura, Vice Minister of the Foreign
Department, and his staff, were await
ing the above telegram. on receipt Of
which translation of the report was
Immediately dispatched to the Pre-
mier. Marquis Ito. and Baron Nisni.
at kanazawa and Okitsu respectively
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23

1 have been sufferer from chronic
disarrhoea ever since the war and
have used all kinds of medicines for it.
At last found one remedy that has
been a success as a cure, and that is
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy.-P. f. Grisham,
Gaars Mills, La. For sale by Benson,
Smith & Co., wholesale agents for
the Hawaiian Islands. All druggists
and dealers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23
CHEEKY Rooms

Do you realize how much
bright, tasteful, artistic Wall
Paper does to make a room
cheerful and homelike?
We are offering an exception
ally fine collection of new Wall
Papers in the better grades
and will take pleasure in sub
hitting samples on request.
Some beautiful effects in the
harmony and blending OF
colors are shown in these
goods, and any one desiring
first class Papers and up-to-
date colorings at moderate
prices can be suited.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23
GROWTH OF HAIR.

Authorities differ as to the rate Of
growth of the human hair, and il !:
said to be very dissimilar in differen.
The most usually accep-
ted calculation gives six and half
inches per annum.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23
FIRE ON THE MAY FLINT

1t is stated in a Kobe telegram in
the Jill that fire broke out on board
the American sailing ship Nav Flint.
on the night of May 4th. The vessel
was taken to Onohama. whore she
was sunk to eXtinguish the flames.
Her cargo consists of 100000 eases Of
Kerosene, but the amount of her loss
is not reDOrted
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23
NOTICE.

/ give notice that am the sole pro-
prietor of the following firms: Yam
On Chan, restaurant; Man Lung, dry
goods and general merchandise; Hook
Kee, butcher, on Maunakea street. All
business transactions, relating to the
above firms, must be approved by me,
and all receipts for moneys must bear
my signature; as no one is authoriz-
ed to sign my name.
CHANG HOOK.
Honolulu, May 8. 1898.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-05-23
lie NOT. WHY NOT2

I'm sorry, madam, but it's against
the rules of the house. ! can't eX-
change that piece of goods again.
But my husband doesn't like it,
"Why not exchange your husband?'
-Fliegende, Blaetter.