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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-19
The Biglow Papers.

"The Biglow Papers" deserve to
be considered, says j. S. Tunison IN
The Atlantic. They were not exotic.
They grew right out of the soil up
on which the struggle eliminated
that had absorbed the activities of
the whole English speaking race.
They are as real to one member of
that race as to another. Just for the
reason that in the midst of civil
conflict with its factional and dis
persive tendencies the highest flights
of poesy were impossible, the poet
was artistically right in turning
back to the ways and language of
common life. He has given the pas
sion as we'll as the humor of. his
time. He enables his readers to live
over again a period which, when it
can be seen in its entirety, without
the distractions that were merely
incidental to it, will stand out as
the characteristic part of the nine
teenth century, embodying in its re-
suits all those individual and nation
al aspirations which we're hardly
more than words when the century
began. Whoever returns to the
study of that period will find the
details wherever he may, but he
can always vitalize them with the
breath of Lowell's poem.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-19
team.
Got Away, of Course.

A member of Clark brothers.
show company came to our town
recently and brought some OF his
favorite pets with him. One of
these pets was large snake sew
eral feet long, about twenty inches
around the large part of the body
and weighed 175 pounds. Mon
day the owner put the snakes box
out in the sun, and as the snake
was dormant at the time, decided
to leave the box open. Some time
after the box was found empty,
and now the snake is at large in
town.-Atoka Citizen.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-19
Rock Greek Notes.

Oats are looking good.
More weeds than corn now.
Health is good in this locality.
Mr.. Austin is suffering with rheu-
matism.
Most of the corn will have to be re-
planted again.
S. w. Dali and family were able to
attend church last Sunday.
The late rain spoiled the early
stra " berries around this locality.
We have saw mill in our neigh
borhood-on Frank SINNERS place.
Will Ballew, wife and daughter,
spent last Sunday with their parents.
Miss Dora Cole Of Pryor Creek, Wis
tied with relatives and friends here
last week.
Rock creek was higher two weeks
ago than ever known before, by the
oldest settlers.
The church at Adair is great at
traction for the young folks and is
doing lots Of good
Mr.. Charley Propp and children are
expecting to make visit to Kansas
as soon as the roads get good.
Will Propp was in Vinita Monday
and reports the town full Of farmers,
trading and talking about the wet
weather.
Mack Billingslea was called TO the
bedside of his father-in-law, A. j..
Morehouse, at Freeman, Cass county,
Mo-, last week. dad" only left here
some five weeks ago in good health,
but was taken with the measles, and
being an old man it is going very hard
with him.
w. w. Miller of Vinita will deliver
your goods to the creek for you if he
does get stuck in the mud
and have to unload and get pulled
out. We think he will be in favor Of
fixing that mud hole now. We
wish few more merchants would be
as kind and then they would see how
the farmers pull to town to trade
with them.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-19
AL1OST A CATASTROPHE.
Wheel Arrested as the Helpless Child
is Reached.

That too much watchfulness
cannot be exercised by parents
over their children, was empha-
sized at the Frisco depot last even
ing-where too many youngsters
eongregate at train time. A bright,
curly haired little boy, probably
six or eight years old, by mishap
fell, his leg in the track of a cruel
wheel, and not until it had reached
within two or three inches-did
Neal York succeed in stopping the
team.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-19
Let's Repeat It.

Last year Vinita had a Fourth of
July celebration equal to any ever
held in the territory. What has been
done can be done again. With the
proper amount of encouragement
from the merchants and public gen.
orally, even last years celebration
can be surpassed. Let those who
have the matter at heart start early,
thereby getting ahead OF all competi-
tion-
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-19

The Verdict In the First Seminole
Case.

In the case of Nelson M. Jones,
the first of the Seminole cases to
be tried at Muskogee. the jury
brought in verdict last evening
of guilty as charged" The re-
suit has brought CONSERVATION to
the ranks of the other defendants
and it is probable that terms will
be sought on which pleas OF guilty
will be accepted. The evidence
introduced showed that the crime
committed was devoid of mitiga-
ting circumstances and punish.
ment richly deserved. Jones was
at the time of the burning a deputy
United States marshal, of the
Northern district, and had the two
Seminole Indian boys, Palmer
Sampson and Lincoln MEG eisey,
under arrest. 1t is claimed by the
prosecution, and much of the evi-
dence goes to show, that Jones
not only failed in speedily remov-
ing the two boys when the first
intimation of mob violence was
hinted at, but that he actually fur.
thered the base purpose of the
frenzied mob and assisted in the
kidnapping.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-19
He Blushed.

Bro. Butler got home last night just
in time to "catch" wedding-that
of Mr.. Bigger and Miss Elliott. Pass
engers on the train who saw the groom
ask the preacher, say he blushed as
much as young man should when he
makes the important situation known
to spa" and seeks his assent.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-19
Her Daughter Graduates.

Mrs. George, of the academy, ac-
companied by her son Harry, from
Topeka, went to Muskogee last even
ing to be present at the graduation of
her daughter, Elizabeth, at Kendall
college. Miss Marguerite George fol-
lowed this morning.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-19
Probabilities.
Showers tonight; cooler Saturday.
Piano tuner Monday next.

Showers tonight; cooler Saturday.
Piano tuner Monday next.
The G. A. Rs. are with US today.
Marshal Ledbetter is on duty again
today
NV. Couch, OF Chelsea, is on our
streets today.
The Masonic hall is undergoing
house cleaning.
w. Fl. Kornegay returned from Az
ton this morning.
Miss Graper will play LISTS Polon-
aise in E, tonight.
c. S. Shelton returned from Table
quah this morning.
Miss Keam will sing at the closing
exercises at Worcester.
Don't forget the entertainment at
Worcester Friday night.
Don't miss the Spooners. Everybody
has a good word for them.
Mr.. Amos and wife went to Webb
City last night on visit.
Albert, the IS months old baby OF
Henry Workman, is quite sick.
]. S. Davenport came in from Kan
sas City this morning on the early
train.
The music class OF Miss Graper will
give several fine selections, Friday
night.
p. G. Browning came up from Adair
this morning and goes home to Seneca
this evening.
Berry, of the Silver Moon, is tip
top caterer, and so declared by the
Odd Fellows.
L. C. Couch goes to Tahlequah in
the morning to visit his son, George,
at the seminary.
The Eastern Star chapter had two
candidates last night and added a
member affiliation.
Miss Grace Keam came in from Fit.
Smith last night. She will sing at
Worcester tonight.
George Sheets, the piano tuner, will
/. be here Monday. Leave orders at
Brooks music house.
Mrs. Milford and daughter are go
ing to Kansas City this evening ano
will probably be absent a week.
G. w. Lee came in last evening
from trip to Oklahoma City. He j
wondering about the timber law.
''Kusky" Brown came in from Chel
sea last evening" en- route to the
Downing convention, at Tahlequah
Billy Simms came back from Tulss
last night. He was ordered before
the pension examining board at thai
place.
DR.. and Mrs. B. f. Fortner and
daughter Miss Lucille, and Mrs. E. L
Halsell returned from St. Louis thi:
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Blackman came
in from Holdenville, last night. They
have secured lot in the south par
of town and will erect dwelling.
have moved my office to rooms IL
the Patton building, over Burns
Racket, and will be pleased to NEE
all my patients.there. Dr.C. R. Griffith
fEThe Spooper's still continue t.
please; see them tonight in thu
'sFlower Girl.n The piece is beauti
fully staged" and the costumes yer.
handsome.
Let's Repeat 1t.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-19

II your plows are worn out and your wagon
broke down,
Just fetch them to Workman at Vinita town.
He will d. O you right and treat you as fair
As any blacksmith anywhere.
And II your horses they go lame.
Fetch them along down just the same.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-19
An Old r..hioned Remedy For badness

An Old Fashioned Remedy For Baldness.
An old time but good remedy to
prevent the hair from Calling out is
a wash made by sleeping three large
onions in a quart of rum, or until
the strength is drawn from the veg
etable, and applying it to the scalp
every second day. The odor OF the
onion soon passes of, but if found
disagreeble, ten drops of lavender
oil and ten grains Of ambergris win
overcome the scent. = Woman's
Home Companion
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-19
A Big Fish.

Mrs. Miller tells of the folks going
down to the river one morning while
she was at Bartlesyille-just au ordi-
nary, everyday morning-and catch
ing so pound fish,. It's lucky she
tells it instead OF Will.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
ROosEvELT's LETTER

substsntiates Miics Contention About the
Beef Furnished the Army
Washington. Jan. ~ General Miles
to day made public the following letter
bearing on the quality OF the army beef,
received from Governor Roosevelt:
Albany. n. Y. Jan. s.-The canned
corn beef we found to be good. The 30
called canned roast beef issued 10 us for
travel rations both on the transport and
on the train. and which we occasionally
got, even at the front, was practically
worthless. Unless very hungry, the men
would not touch 1t, and even when suf-
tering from lack Of food, they never ate
one. fifth OF 1t. AT best IL was tasteless,
at worst 1t was nauseating. There was
also supply Of beef. In shape quar-
ters, which was put aboard our
transport at Tampa. and II was supposed
TO be fitted by some process TO withstand
the tropical heat. IL at once became
putrid. and smelled 10 we had TO dispose
OF II for fear Of Its creating disease.
think we threw II overheard. At any
rate 1t was condemned The beef we got
at Santiago after the cath or 25th of July,
that is, after the siege ended and when
my brigade had been without fresh meat
or vegetables for month. was generally
good. BY that time the cavalry division
was In sickly condition. The fact that
the meat ratlons we're bad as to gener-
ally be inedible caused very great hard
ship to my men and reduced the supply
of food below what was necessary to keep
them in proper condition"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
GkS. Mills REPLIES.
Says Governor Roosevelt and Others En
dorse His Asttnn

Says Governor Roosevelt and Others En-
dorse His Action.
Chicago, Jan. l3.-A special to the
Tribune from Washington says; When
General Miles was seen In regard to
Eagan's statement before the wsr inves-
tgation commission. he said; II shall
pay no attention TO the man who seems
Il forget that he wears the uniform of
the United States army, and that this
gnity should carry with 1t the Instincts
o. "a gentleman. II the secretary OF war
chooses T. take eognizance of Eagan's Ian
guage well and good, certainly shall
no, do so. | am receiving letters every
day from every section OF the country
approving by course. To-day received
three letters, one from Governor Roose-
Welt. one from Commander Crack, OF the
battery in Philadelphia, and the third
from the commander Of the Brooklyn
troop. Governor Roosevelt writes me
that the steamers which carried his men
TO Cuba carried embalmed beef, which
filled the ship with stencil that nauss.
Rted the men. The Philadelphia officer
has can stun which he will produce II
members Of tho commission desire to
examine It, IL ia remarkable that dur
ing this investigation every one has
been called except private soldiers who,
I'm sure, would tell the truth aud
nothing hut the truth. Truth will hurt
no one except those guilty OF perpetrst.
ing fraud upon the soldiers, upon the
government and upon the American
people"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
DEPLoRED ny OFFICERS
Miles-tasan Controversy Calculated To d
jure the whole Army

Miles -tagAn Controversy Calculated to In
Jure the whole Army.
Washington, Jan. 30.-Army circles
this morning had scarcely recovered
from the shock caused yesterday by the
statement OF Commissary- General Egan
There was notable disinclination on the
part OF officials to express for publication
any opinion on the merits OF the case
This WAS true from Secretary Alger down
to the lowest commissioned officers, but
privately 1t was evident that nearly all
deplcred the incident as calculated to In
jure the whole army
IL was pointed out that the immediate
effect would be to accentuate more
sharply the division OF the army into two
camps. and thus injure the chances OF
the enactment OF legislation favorable tC
the military establishment. The sober
second Judgment Of the friends OF Egan
aud the friends OF Miles inclined TO the
opinion that no action will follow yester.
days eruption,
The department is stopped from ac-
tiOn no matter what the incina-
tion OF officials might be by the
fact that the president has given
his solemn promise TO protect witnesses
who might appear before the war in.
yestigating commission from the conse-
quences OF any testimony they might
give. He was compelled to give this
pledge at the beginning of the .inyestiga-
tiOn by the open intimation that army
officers would not dare to testify to all
things they knew that would reflect
upon the administration Of the war de-
partment.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
LONDON ISOLATED.

No News Messages Received From Cont.
nent since Early Morning.
London, Jan. l3-The city has been
practically isolated all day long. No
news messages have been received from
the continent since early this morning
and communication with all parts Of the
province is seriously interrupted. There
have been many wrecks Of minor import
ance and several lives lost around the
coast. The gale has generally subsidized
but another is approaching the Irish
coast.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
IN TUE sousK.
GEN. woOD rEsrIFIEs.

says the Beef Furnished the Army Was Of
Good Quality.
Washington. Jan. S)-Brigsdier Gen.
eral Leonard Wood wa the star witness
before the war invest cation commission
to day. He opened with the general
statement that never In the history Of
any country had there been 10 successful
campaign with 20 sr.sll q loss Of life.
lie praised the quality II the beef fur
nishsd the army and said that except for
some cans. that were tainted and thrown
away, the beef was oi good quality. lie
used the meat In the wr and In his own
family.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
MORE INVESTIGATION.
Resolution Introduced Appoint
Ing a Committee Of Senators.
With Plena'y Authority to Ing uire
Into Conduct Of the War.
General wood Says the Army Beef was
Of Good Quality.
NAVAL PEssoNEEI BrIL.
NAVAL PEssoNEEI BILL.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Allen
introduced resolution for the appoint.
ment of flve senators with plenary pow
ers to investigate the late war. The
resolution provides that "said committee
shall have pienary authority to inquire
and report on the advisability Of the So
lection OF places Of encampment for
troops by the military authorities Of the
United States; the sime, character and
places OF delivery OF commlssary, quar-
termasters and medical stores; the quality
and quantity thereof and the regularity
OF their delivery. and into all things
In any manner affecting the care, dis.
cipline and health IL the troops In the
ield and In camp and into all other
matters and things In any manner
affecting or bearing On the health, resu-
lsrity and discipline VI the army and
whether there Is irst cause for complaint
OF the places OF epcsmpment and the
food. medical stores and qaartemasters.
supplies furnished. Objection was made
10 the immediate consideration Of the
resolution and II went over. McLanrin
south Carolina) then addressed the SEN
ate In opposition,
IN TUE sousE.
Washington, Jan. ll-Under special
order the house went into committee
OF the whole and proceeded to consider
the naval personnel hill.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
EAGAN CENSURED.
Investigation Commission Con-
demnS His Language.
His Statement Returned with Re-
quest that It be Revised.
Army officers Deplore the Incident as
likely to Ipjure the Army.
GENERAL NILES STATEMENT.

Washington, Jan. l3.-The war investl-
eating commission to day passed reso.
luton censuring General Esgan for the
language he used yesterday when an
swering the charges made against the
commisssry branch OF the army by Gen.
eral Miles and returned to h IN a care
fully prepared typewritten statement,
which he left with tho commission after
reading 1t TO that body. With II was
sent q letter explaining the reasons for
this action and ccpy Of the resolution.
The following Is the text OF the letter
ordered by the war inquiry commission
sent to General Eayan: We respectfully
Inform you that riter your tes .lmony
WAS read yesterday, the following resolu.
tion was unanimo1sly passed: 1t is
moved the commission receive General
Egan's testimony without comment: that
II be not printed at once, but held for
the consideration OF the commission
Carried. Having now considered the
questions involved we determined Ia
many instances the vltuperative Ian
gusge used by you was not such as
ought 10 have been addressed az a
witness before this board. We think
the personal attacks and irrevelent state
ments contained In the papers submit
ted should be eliminated, and, before re-
celylng IT AZ testimony, we request that
you will revise its language and, II you
choose, re submit II for our consideration.
We herewith return your papers.
Very respectfully.
CHARLES DENLY, Vice President.
ACCEPTS THE SUGGESTION.
Washington. Jan. l3 1t was gathered
from the friends OF Gen. Eagan to DAY that
hs is prepared to accept the suggestion
conveyed In the letter OF the war inquiry
commission, and will amend his state.
ment 30 as to exclude the matter com.
planned Of.
DISCUSSED by THE CABINET.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13-At TO Odsy's cab
blne. meeting large part Oi the time
was taken up In discussing Esyan's iesti
mony before the war investigating COM
mission yesterday. The members. how.
ever. were unusually reticent, Never.
theless. all members commend the action
OF the committee In declining to
receive the manuscript OF Eaggn's testi
mony until the Objectionable epithets are
expunged. There Is no doubt that the
president deeply regrets the incident. 1t
IA almost certain that official cogniz,nce
will be taken OF the matter soon. The
question was discussed how far Egan
may be entitled to immunity from pun
ishment under the recent public state.
ment OF the secretary OF war, by direc.
tion OF the president, to the effect that
all witnesses appearing before the COM
mission be protected In their rights and
positions, II in the service OF the United
States, regardless OF whom their testi-
mony might be directed against.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13

AT a regular session OF Albuquerque
kncampment No. 4, |. o. o. r., held in
Odd Fellows hall Thursday evening,
January IL, the following officers vere
Installed: q. p, b. A. Sleyster; s. w.,
A. ID. johnson j. w.. Emil Mann; II. p.
j. S. Horton; Scribe. John II. Single;
Treasurer, X. l.. Medler; First W., II.
Broekmeier; Second w.. II. T. Newton;
Third w., A. j. Mitchell Guide, X. l..
Cox; First q, OF T., W. Il. Stevens; Second
q. OF T., A. A. Powell; o. s., ID. l..
Perry; |. g., j. A. Conley.
Clement llightower, the editor and
publisher OF the Socorro Chieftain. one
OF the very best weekly papers published
In New Mexico-came In from the Gem
city last night. transacted some business.
and returned this morning. Mr.. High
tower gave out the information that the
new board of commissioners OF Socorro
county met and organized yesterday
Y. g. Bartlett, X. A. Schey and Gregorio
Baca are the new members.
Residents OF Las Vegas, who are gener-
ally supposed to advertise that place as a
health resort. are now complaining
that the waste water from the steam
laundry Is flowing onto the space laid
out for and called Lincoln park and
freezing over, thereby providing skat-
ing place for the urchins OF the village,
The fact that the overflow should 20 into
the sewers, seems to be overlooked by the
city authorities.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
CArsE OF WAR

FtIipinos wan 40 Consider Landing OF
Americans at ilollo,
Hong Kong, Jan. ia steamer Just
arrived from Manila brings large
number Of rich, influential FihpinOs
aud their families. The refugees state
the landing Of American troops at Ioilo
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
Interstate Commerce

Washington, Jan. ls.-The annual re-
port OF the interstate commerce commits
sion, given out to-day, renews the COM
missions last annual report for the
amendment Of the law and says; "Un-
I'll further legislation is enacted the best
efforts at regulation must be disappoint-
Ing"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13

would be treated rs casus belli and the
Filipino army thereupon would attack
Otis at Manila. The Filipino govern
ment has offered an asylum in the pro-
vince to foreign families, including
Spaniards now inhabiting Manila.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
Commodore ssrlor, Dead.

Philadelphia, Jan. I3.-Commodore
Lewis Sartori, United States Navy, re-
tired, Is dead. aged 81. He served
through the Mexican war. participating
in the capture Of Tobasco. lie COM
msnded various vessels during the civil
Mnr.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. ia fire, which
broke out In the Menken company dry
goods store last night. totally destroyed
tha. tiilding, causing loss Of sg5O,000;
insurance s3I5,0o0. The Gayoso hotel,
although seriously threatened. resolved
little damage.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
Chicago Grain Market,

Chicago, Jan. l3.-Whsat - January
6714c: May, 70aic.
Corn January. 342ic; May, 37lsc.
0ats--Janusry, 261Sc; May, 271sc. d.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13

Investigation Commission Has Only Few
Moro Witnesses To Examine.
Washington. Jan. lathe war In
vestigsting commission will probably
close the taking Of testimony. save that
OF Surgeon DAILY, who Is III, by the latter
part Of next week. Its report Is expected
to be finished by the last Of this month
or early In February.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
Money N Arhet.

New York. Jan. l3.-Money on call,
nominally 2@2ls per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper, $685. per cent.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
sixteen Picture. for 40 Cant.

No. ll6 Gold avenue, the place to have
your picture taken. White has returned
call and seq him; you get your pictures
next day after sitting. Make cabinets
too, but sixteen for 30 cents are popular.
Bring the baby; sure shot. Old folks also
invited. Remember the place, 1i5 Gold
avenue.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-01-13
sflver and LeAn.
IVES THE FLORIST

New York. Jan. l3.--8ilver. 59Ac;
Lead, 1885.