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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-01
THE TALLEsT RAILROAD.


serious Engineering.
The Peruvian Central, Transan-
dine or Oroya railroad begins six
feet above tide water at Callao.
From Lima, eight miles ahead and
800 feet higher, it winds up the mar
rowing valley of the Rimac, past
great haciendas and forgotten ruins.
At Chosica, 33 miles from the sea,
it has gained but 2, 800 feet in elevas
ton, but within the yard limits of
that station begins the A per cent
grade, which is steadily maintained
for 70 miles. The Rimac's gorge be-
comes deeper and more contracted,
the little bays and benches of cult
vable land rarer. At the hamlet of
San Bartolome serious engineering
begins. The overhanging hillside
on the right displays the first ''V"
the characteristic device so fire.
quently necessary to overcome the
headlong valley.
The maximum gradient allowed
by contract of 211 feet to the mile
has in many places been stretched,
and the actual gradient is sometimes
nearer s per cent. But even this
was insufficient to meet the exigen-
cies of the quebrada, whose floor
often greatly exceeds that slope.
The only way to get ahead was to
run back a few furlongs or miles at
full grade and then to shoot for
ward ON the upper arm of the zig
gag. Some of the VS. run back
and forth like sloping shelves in
the high walls of the main gorge;
some double and twist far up lateral
valleys. Not to confne the matter to
single points, where the road has to
give five miles to gain one, the total
percentage is astonishing. From
Callao to Oroya the length of the
track is 221 1-2 kilometers; of these,
rs 1-2 Zone mile in every three) are
consumed in overcoming the rise,
and this besides the unprecedented
maintaining of such a maximum
grade.
Four miles above San Bartolome
and its tropic side valley is the great
bridge of the Aqua de Verrugas, or
water of warts. This noble canta-
lever, built in New Jersey, has a
length of 500 feet and height of
260. The old bridge was in its day,
the highest in existence and was
meant to be. To that end the center
pier was sunk in a II foot pit. This
pier was washed out by a cloudburst
in 1889, and for year traffic was
maintained, by cage swinging on
cables across the gap. The present
structure has been left far behind
as to height by the bridge over the
river Loa, ON the 600 mile Antofa-
gasta line in Chile, the longest of
narrow gauge railroads, and, with
its 80 inch track, the tipsiest.
The Aqua de Verrugas is not to be
laughed down as a superstition. Of
the grim reality in these poisonous
springs, which fill the unwary drink
er with frightful golfers, one may
see visible proofs in plenty. The
building of the Verrugas bridge cost
a terrible mortality, and the ceme-
terry of Bellavista is full of its vic
TINS. This strange apd frequently
fatal "disease of the Warts, which
haunts many corners of the cordil-
leras, seems to have relation to GER
tain mineral strata. 1t is alike un-
known, in this part of Peru, below
5000 and above 1000 feet. -Harper's
Weekly.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-01
MINT DEPARTMENT,

If you want to buy, sell or exchange any
thing. hire help. rent. property. secure a
thing, you can profitable use. this column.
Price; ~ cents line for each insertion--no
transaction for less than 10 cents.
-Four rooms to rent. Worcester
Academy.
"A three room house east OF the mill
for rent.
Wanted-a Singer machine sales
man. A. NJ. Brock.
A house and four or Eve lots east Of
the roller mills for sale; price $500.
Wanted Young gentlemen board
ers, s3 per week at Willie Halsell Col
lego.
A good paying business for sale
price reasonable. Address G. at this
office.
A new Moline wagon for sale at sl5
less than cost. The first to apply win
get it.
Good pasture with plenty Of grass,
water and shade, adjoining towns
Terms, sl.Oo a month, in advance.
For sale, a lot l5o by 900 feet with
I room house, good barn, moke house
and other BUILDINGS, ara good fenced
garden. 4 bs # 90 one
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-01

|e~f'ry ISed Cross Ball Blue. jn1e
See Browning's fine screen doors.
Buyyour screen doors OF Browning.
Best line Of screen doors at Brown
ing's.
Try Red Gross Ball Blue. jn16
Miss Dora Belew is visiting in Chel-
sea with her sister.
Try Red Cross Ball Blue. jnl6
Summer lap robes, fly nets and dus-
ters, at Lee Barretts.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Skillman were
up from Big Cabin today.
Those lap robes at Lee Barrett's are
beauties. Go and see them.
George Mccullough went on busi-
ness trip to Aurora, Mo-, yesterday.
First class shoemaker-with all
kinds Of repairing done. Lee Barrett:
Try Red Cross Ball Blue. jn1e
Judge and Mrs. Thomas are going
to remain in Muskogee this summer.
Try Red Cross Ball Blue. jn16
Second hand goods bought and
sold. See me on this line. KeIlar
Walker.
The telephone exchange was called
for the first time this afternoon by
Adair.
Little Lois Etheridge is quite sick.
The little boy who has been i'll so long
Is better.
Copies OF the Vlnita ordinance book
can be obtained at this office; price
25 cents.
Remember next Tuesday is the 4th.
Clean up the streets and give our
town the best appearance possible.
Second hand goods bought and
sold. See me on this line. KelIar
Walker.
A monstrous crowd will be in Vini-
ia J1ly 4th. More interest must be
shown by our business men or it will
be disappointed.
b. Lissaur, the Inventor of the
delectable and exnlerating and nom
intoxicating beverage called "mist, y
Is in town today.
r. L. Madison, from Big Cabin, was
il town this afternoon. His eye, de-
stroyed ten days ago by a nail, is do
ing as we'll as COULD be expected
We all more prescriptions than any
other drug store in Vinita. What
better evidence that our service is
highly satisfactory? Peoples Drug
Store.
Insure your health in Prlckley Ash
Bitters. 1t regulates the system,
promotes good appetite, sound sleep
and cheerful spirits. Sold by Chap
man & Briggs.
A horse, the property of Luster
Foreman, was sold at public auction
this afternoon to satisfy an execution.
]. ]. Spencer did the crying act, and
the animal brought $40.
The Relief union will hold its regu-
lar monthly meeting next Monday
afternoon at o'clock at the mayors
office. All the members should make
it point to be present.
Are you dull and stupid? Do you
miss the snap, vim and energy that
was once yours? You need few
doses of that great system regulator,
Prickly Ash Bitters. For reviving
strength aud energy, increasing the
capacity Of the body for work, it is a
remedy OF the highest order. Sold by
Chairman g. Rriopc
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-01

Why do the little birds hop SO
gay-ly around the kitchen doora
Because they want some thing to
eat.
Why does the cat creep slowly to
ward the open kitchen doorl
Because she wants some thing to
eat too. Somerville journal s.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-01
photographs

This is my tenth year in vi
nita photographing the peo-
pie. keep constantly in view
that the people want the best
and most permanent; and
such phots are the kind ] try
to make. | can make pictures
as cheap as you can get tirst-
class permanent work in this
part OF the country. Can fit
you out with enlarged pictur-
es cheaper than you can get
them anywhere. Come and
and see for yourself. A l6x20
crayon for 81. so.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-07-01
sNlTA NEAT STORE
FRESH Meats,
AlI KINDS Of
3arbecued Meats

I ling Beef, Pork, Mutton
Fruits and Vegetables in
:. Fill your order with
IA Sunday Dinner. Fresh
sinds Of produce wanted.
b, Etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-06
SEVENTY YEARS OLD.
THE MOTHER METHODIST CHURCH OF
HUDSON COUNTY CELEBRATES
ITS ANNIVERSARY.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church OF Jersey
City began yesterday the celebration OF It's seven
tieth anniversary. This IS the mother Methodist
church OF what is now Hudson County. When the
society was organized Hudson part of Ber-
gen County, and the congregation was Incorporated
as The Methodist Episcopal Society Of the Town
The church stands on the site Of the original
structure m 4orEs P ne"T Hook an sssioric e
as a skrmsh took place there in me War or the
1913 The church was part Of the Philadelphia
Conference. and in ls3l was known az the Bergen
what was then the town of Bergen, and the mis-
sion developed into Simpson Methodist Episcopal
Church on May %. lsi5 branch was founded in
Greenville. now known as the Linden Avenue
Church. on May 10. 1876 branch in Hoboken was
established and is now the hourishlng First Metho-
dist Episcopal Church OF that city On August g. 1876.
a branch was formed in that part of Jersey city
which then called Harsimus, and from that
branch grew ST. Pauls Church. In 1852 German
mission was established. and this was succeeded
lS53 committees were formed to build churches in
South Bergen and Communipaw. and these
branches are now known as Emory church and
LAFAYETTE Church. on March 81 1855. ffty-two
members retired from the mother church and
exist and while strong numerically and financially.
none have been fruitful as the mother church.
does. Of being absolutely free from debt
The celebration began YESTERDAY morning. Inc
pastor from ISL to 1857 preached on the manifesto
converted c',i or born again The Rev D. B. F Ran
dolph the pastor. assisted at the service. In the
afternoon there was a reunion ana love feaSt, al
which the Rev. ]. r. Wright the presiding elder.
offcisted; and was assisted by the Rev Dr Spell
never. the Rev. Or. George {. Widing. the Rev.
r. G Mayham and the pastor. In the evening there
was a sermon by the Rev. DR.. John krantz. a
former pastor now presiding elder Of the Paterson
district
Services will be held every evening this week
EXCEPT Saturday and the local Methodist preachers
will conduct the meetings This evening the Rev.
r NJ AyleswOrth OF Simpson Church. will oftlcate;
tomorrow evening the Rev. DR.. f. G. butcher, or
the Linden Avenue Church. Wednesday evening. the
Rev. DR. A. B. Richardson. OF Hoboken; Thursday
evening the Rev. r. C. Mayham, OF ST. Pauls
Church and Friday evening the Rev. Or. George
C. Wilding. Of Hedding Church.
The closing exercises will be held next Sunday
The Rev DR.. James Montgomery, OF New-York,
former pastor will preach IN the morning. when
cancelled mortgage for 5000 will be burned. This,
the last debt resting the church. was paid re-
Gently The Rev. DR.. Richard Harcourt, OF Phfa-
delphia a former pastor will preach in the evening
In the afternoon the Sunday school will have
reunion and many former supern tendents. teachers
and momherS Will attend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-06
CHRISTIAN STROHMEYER.

Christian Strohmeyer who died suddenly at his
home No s. Woodhull-st., on Saturday. from old
age complicated by cold caught in the recent
storm was born in Windhem, Germany eighty
seven years ago. He passed his bOyhOod there and
on coming Of age was the village postmaster until
he came TO this country in 1874 lie was married
in Menden just before emigrating which place was
the home Of his wife. lie settled in New-York and
opened retail grocery store at Washington and
Iaieht SITS This district almost open country
at that time. and FOurteenth-st. and Its neighbor-
hood were farming country Mr.. Strohmeyer was
one Of those who had access at that time Ia old
ST. Johns Park. which is now the freighthouse OF
the New-YOrk Central The park was near 81
Johns Church, which is still standing. and was a
private affair, only those who were c0-owners be-
Ing privileged TO enter II. which they did by means
special keys which each member carried with
him.
Mr. Strohmeyer retired from business twenty-five
years ago, and had lived in Brooklyn for thirty
six years. He leaves a widow and nve chlldren
He also leaves two widowed sisters, who live in
brooklyn and are eighty-hve and seventy four
wears old respectively. y brother died a short
time ago. at the age Of eighty-two years Ills sec
ond son Henry A StrOhmeyer, is the official Pho,
tographcr to President Mckinley and accompalI99l
the latter on his trips to Atlanta and Boston lie
is now in Santiago de Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-06

The text suggests that the future. with its glory
and JOY, is connected inseparably with the sins
the SORROWS, the tolls Of the past. Heaven Is made
thus not something apart from the lie we are now
trary reward for the fdelities have put into
this. As revealed here II 10 be a world
into which to carry some OF the old HE. ana
in which the experiences of to-day to be trans
mitted by grace divine that they become part
Of the Joy the heavenly life is TO yield.
There is something very comforting for the dark
places OF life in this think most OF US have been
in the habit of regarding the dark side OF life as
something simply TO be endured But this is not
the way leads TO think OF all this IL Is
holder in its conceptions. II takes up all that
enters into life and connects II with the life OF
heaven 1t makes the conditions OF our mortal
agony the occasion OF dvinest life of the soul.
same TO all Of us. 1t is come out OF the ele-
ments that have been peculiar 10 u.s. An angel
can never know agony Of sin and sorrow. No
more can he ever know the Joy that grows out OF
these they conquered in the struggle OF life
by the aid OF grace And II is out OF that music
is TO be evolved that In heaven is TO be known as
the anthem of old earth, and that IS TO be sung
only by those who have come out or its dangers
and battles. How different would be our attitude
to many OF our hard experiences II We would re-
member this,
Two practical remarks are suggested by this
theme. The first is the claim that is hereby ere
our life lies in dark regions It is because God
means great things for Music is TO be beaten
Of all its discords It's groans and cries OF pain
10 end in the victors song, in the deep. grand
deemed out OF the earth. The second remark is
the sacredness that is given by this heavenly song
to life. We have been too much in the habit Of
talking OF this a wicked world We remind
ed by our text that there Is in il the beginning OF
an eternal song IL IS a life that is to add song
70 the music OF heaven. Dear old earth! God will
never let us forget its story. Sin and sorrow may
be in it, but it will more suggest TO us Gods tr-
umDhant love.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-06
PACKER A1UnyE DIRECTORS CHOSEN

At the annual meeting Of the Associate Alumni
OF Packer held yesterday afternoon. the following
Board Of Directors was elected. the four members
leading the list having served last year: Mrs Cor
nelus Zabriske Miss 5. Fish. Mrs. W. IA. Goater
Mrs. H. D. Love. Mrs. J. L. Iruslow. Mrs. W.
Ualiock Mrs W II. Ziegler. Mrs. {. r. smith,
Miss Elizabeth Perry. Miss May Schieren ana MISS
Elizabeth Chaplin the last-namcd representing tho
class OF '9S ,, ,-,
Tho report with regard to tho memorial scholar,
shin fund stated that the necessary S,o~ WouiI
nroba blv be IN hand by June. AZ 10 De available
M the beginning Of tho fall term OF the institute.
II was decided that the scholarship would be
AWARDED only TO n daughter OF one Of the alumna.
II was also announced that tho Arrangements arc
about completed for the festival Of days and sub
scrtntfon dance 10 be held under the auspices or
the aiumnae at Packer Institute In Easter week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-06
6e Neto$'I|N e~qsgey
EARTH'S SONG IN HEAVEN.

SERMON BY THE REV. DR.. MACNAUGHTON.
OF MORRIsTOWN
Morristown March 5 (speciaD.-The Rev. DR..
MacNaughtOn. pastor Of the First Presbyterian
Church. preached this morning on Revelation xiv 3:
And they sung as it a song And
could learn that song but they who were
redeemed out Of the earth" Dr. MacNaughton
said in part:
The picture presented to us is most vivid. The
great host is realized for US In the suggest ions OF
the passage. The noise OF the multitude Is like
the voice Of many waters" sweet. clear and
rhythmic. and Il is also the voice Of great
thunder"-nOt only aud clear, but deep toned,
full Of divine force Il IS musical. too. There Is
in It. too. "harpers harpng with their harps." and
they sing II were new song. IT H. great
hearted. rejoicing multitude. II is fun Of those de-
lights which are the b!rth-powers OF song and
music They had come out OF the winter Of strug
gle, defeat, sorrow. toll and loss, into the summer
OF victory and bass. and the effect Is the same
you may have any summer morning, when you
will rise with the sun and stand among the noun
tains and hear the grand anthem Of creation pro-
claiming the victory Of life over death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-06
KILLED BY NO. ~.

rAT,1. ACCIDENT At AN UNGUARDED CROSSING.
New-Brunswlck. March (speciaD-1rain No. IS
on the Pennsylvania Railroad, the mall and news
paper express struck the delivery wagon OF Philip
Fleischman a NewBrunswick baker. at the Stel-
Ton crossing at $40 o'clock this morning The
tratber ~ tho baker was instantly killed.
Tho horse was unhurt The wagon was carried
ON the pilot OF the engine mile before the IRAN
cn,,id he stoppei Young F1eischman was hurled
bigh into the air and fell to the ground dead The
,rrnad around and came back 10 Stelton.
4 petition for d night tagman at this crossing
Furone Ilppincott a Pennsylvania Railroad
brakeman of No. go East State-st, Trenton. dled
a., 925 o'clock this morning I'm the baggage-room or
tbe C;corge-st station from injuries received IN
being thrown from his train by the jotng OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-06
LOOKING FOR 4 MISSING FRIEND.

soHy rFArF BEGINS SEARCH FOR JOHN VATH
WHO DISAPPEARED or OCTOBER
10, Pfar. OF Nc. IA Meserole-st., Brooklyn. and
several friends called al the Morgue in Manhattan
las nigh, 70 see Il they could ind Pfars friend and
,osrse-. John Va;h, th!rty-three years old. who
dssppearei from the Pfar home on october 2
PtaF said he and Vath were companions in Ger
many ana came 10 America ten years ago. Mrs
fxT says Iath left home on October to go TO
work and his working clothes and carried his
lrncneon with him. He was never again seen.
Pfa1 described Fath being six feet tall, lS
pounds IN weight and said he was an athlete
He was o. light complexion, wore large, light
mustache ard had heavy curly hair OF light color.
His working clothes OF a cheap. dark texture.
Ia wore laced shoes. brown overcoat and a
brown derby hat.
Ptan says he did not report the disappearance,
as he had hoped from day to day that Nath would
come home But as time passed on he grew
CHARMED and yielding 10 his wife's entreaues. be-
gan q search. u viewed all the unclaimed bodies
and the photographs of those buried as unclaimed
since October o His search was without result.
Pfah said that Nath never carried money In any
l!ge sun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-06
OBITI tRY.
PAUL YOCKEL.

Paul Nockel, who next to John Y. McKane, was
said to he the best-known man. and one OF the
most popular men In Coney Island. died at his
home on Saturday morning after illness Of
three months. The funeral viii he held to-day at
his home. in West Eighth-st. lie will be buried
I'm Greenwood.
Yockels death was caused by blood poisoning
which dated back to an accident i've years ago
when he was over by train on the Sea
Beach Railroad. one Of the legs was amputated.
and some time aftcrward blood poisoning set in.
Eighteen months ago another amputation was
made. and the leg was cut Off above tho knee;
This was no more successful than the first, and
three months ago Mr.. YOckel had to take 10 his
bed.
Yockel. who ffty-three years old, went 10
Coney Island about twenty-five years ago, ana
opened a hotel He was known as a fast friend.
to get some people out OF trouble. Paul Bauer
married a sister OF YOckel. and brother or John
y NcKane married another sister. The families
were at one time most friendly. but had falling
out which resulted in a prolonged lawsuit over
the possession Of some money II was settled
only recently in favor Of John Y Mckane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-06
porg PARTIES DENOUNCED.

Patterson March 5-The Socialist Labor party ~
g., c,v convention nominated candidates FOR Alder
man and Freeholder from each ward. The meeting
was called 10 order by ex-A'derman Michael Mo
CURE. row organizer for the party. William Glanz
was chairman and J. Tuly. secretary; heso!u,
Democratic parties for trying 20 throw dust in tho
ewes OF the people by talk about expansion 20 dis
tract attention from the industrial problems at
home Expansion, silver and gold and tarins were
denounced as humbugs as compared with the labor
question. The resolutions also demand municipal
self government; city ownership OF all public
works OF street railways and OF all industries de-
manding franchises: the abolition OF the contract
system on public works and the election " tha
voters OF all officials
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-06
THE GOLDEN RULE FOR EMPLOYERS.
ADDRESSES on THE WORK AND OBJECTS OF THE
IrAGrE FOR SOCIAL SERVICE.


Plymouth Church listened last evening to ad-
dresses by the Rev. Or Josiah Strong and VIII
lam II. Tolman on the work and objects Of the
League for Social Service. Mr. Tolman was IN
troduced IN few words by DR.. Strong. in which
he dwelt on the need OF employers following the
golden rule in their business for their own com
rnercial good. well as for the moral good oil
their employees
Mr. Tolman's address was accompanied by an
exhibition Of stereoptcon views illustrative OF the
methods followed by a large manufacturing estao-
Hshment IN Dayton Ohio. IN lettering uT e tor
WAYS in which Mr. Patterson, the ehPlo!eI No. ~
systematically added pleasure 10 the ives OF ~
workmen. and had at the same tune rgapca oster
fit from it himself on account o. nv oo5nd,tion
power FOR work induced by the betterea, GOnG,eGn
cottages were particularly interesting ahq al. ~,
mans running commentary kept his audienfe r in
formed o. ,n to5 ~ - The dnerent projects
DR. Strong. in showing the connection oet~er en-
this work and those objects for when me LeAs"7
F,r Social Service was laboring. said in part:
~ once heard Mr. Beecher preach sermon on
ne n vIes have vet heard Of the blessings
we are enjoying in living In that reign ds ii
bnt II must be an enlightened public opinion TO be
Of use. In our civilization Of to-day there has been
tempornI side. Steam and electricity have made
ereat strides in our civilization, but have we made
eeaUaI nrogTess in public intelligence? Can we
meet the specific problems OF living, such, ior n
stance as the life in great cities? u is specf
have DO suppose that II in the Pr a[s %SF ba n
ccommsnded the American ships in place Of Dewey,
Sampson and schley We would now he Be, eh Roy
Inc peace9 No they are good men, but they nave
80 ,ha snecidc intelligence Neither would Perry,
McDonough and Decatur the heroes OF ~ nave aye
Mace Of wind wood of iron, electricity OF muscle
hover And as TO the specific Intelligence REQUISITE
FOR dealing with the changing civilization OF today
{, docs not exist. Just instance II y We'll
known fact that the lack of scientific sanitation IN
our big cities keeps the death rate far above "heFe
Il ought TO be. 80. ,.,. To- co,,ol Co.
,,ca 10 70 educate the opinion and the social con-
science Of the public. that they may deal them
selves with these problems We are not trying lor
81 ordinary reform: we are seeking 10 educate
gradually the greatest number. We have tnree
Sena rtrncnfs NJ present-the pamphlet Information
and lecture bureaus. The lecture you nave JUST
heard from Mr. Tolman IS example OF the latter.