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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
SMALLPOX IN cHocTAw NATION
One New Case Developed at South
McAIester.

Drs. Walter Haley and Leroy
Long of the Choctaw Medical
board were in the city yesterday
afternoon. They came up from
South McAlester to consult with
Indian Agent Shoenfelt regarding
the smallpox situation in the
Cboctaw nation.
To the Times representative Dr..
Hai.y said: 1--WE have over 100
IN the detention camp near Alder
son. Those people either have
smallpox or have been exposed to
It, and we are keeping them there.
The worst phase of the situation
is with non-citizens. The nation
made an appropriation to take care
of the citizens, but, as a matter of
course, made no provision for the
non-citizens. To remedy this is
why we have called on Agent
Shoenfolt.
citizens have to be taken
care of and we have no money to
use for this purpose. One new
case developed at South McAlester
this morning. A hundred colored
people we're exposed. Part Of
these were citizens, the remainder
non.citizens, and the problem of
OBTAINING all these people is APP
palling, when we consider that not
a cent can be had for the purpose,
or that the federal government
has made nc provision. The town
of Calvin, west of South McAles-
ter, is quarantined effectually, not
a train being allowed to stop there
as all of the citizens have been ex-
posed"
Agent Shoenfelt went to South
McAlester last night with Drs.
Haley and Long. He will make
a personal examination and for
ward recommendations to the de-
partment at Washington immed-
lately. Times.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23

Carruthers, in Nature, estimates a
great flight Of locusts that passed over
the steamship Golconda, when off the
Great Hanish Islands, in che Red sea,
in November, 1889, at over 1000 square
miles in extent, the number of insects
he calculates to have been 24,420 bill
lions, and the weight Of the mass
1850 millions Of tons, each locust
Weighing one-sixteenth of an ounce;
and a ship Of 5000 tons burthen, he
ACIDS. must have made 1000, 900 voy-
ages to carry this great host, even II
packed together Ill times more closely
than they were flying. Another, APP
parently a stronger fight, was seen
going in the anne direction next day.
According to official accounts OF To-
Gusts in Cyprus, nc lever than LOGO
million egg cases we've collected and
made away with in 1881, up to the end
OF October; and BY the end Of the sea
son the weight of the eggs collected
and destroyed amounted to over 1900
tons. In 1649 locusts devastated the
island Of Tenerife. On the way over
(from Africa they alighted on the
water in a heap as big as the largest
ship.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23

There is something uncanny about
figures. They possess marvellous prop
critics which, though perfectly well
known, are nevertheless Incompetent
sible. Every one knows that If you
multiply 81 by 8 or any multiple Of 8
up to q the result is that all three
digits are the same.
All thes strange properties possessed
by figures are recognized phenomena.
which are to be accepted rather than
explained. But when we get to the
rather more involved mathematical
calculations the uncanniness of fig
ures Is further involved. Take, for
instance, the familiar puzzle, which
is easily explained by the mathemati-
clan, but causes bewiIderment to the
typo in figures.
Two men have 60 oranges each. The
first seels half at two a penny ana half
at three a penny. Let US work out the
sum. Thirty sold at two a penny bring
him In 10 pence; 30 at three a penny
fetch 10 pence; total, rs pence. The
second sells all his 60 at the rate OF
five for twopence. There are IL sets
Of five in 60: hence he receives IL two
pence. or "a pence.
Apparently both men sell at the
same rate-they do not do so really
and M receives one penny more than
the other. Verify. there is something
extremely uncanny about figures.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
Blngham-BIuelacket

Last evening at 8 o'clock Rev. NJ. L.
Butler united in marriage Mr.. H. L.
Bingham, Of Denison, Texas, and Miss
Carrie c. Bluejacket of this city. In
attendance were w. L. Chappal, OF
Denieon, Mrs. Flora B. Harris, OF
Cameron, Mo-, also a number Of
friends and relatives. They received
a number OF very nice presents, after
which delicate refreshments were
served. Mr. and Mrs. Bingham will
leave this evening Tor Dcnison where
they will make their future home.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
THE NEGRO A BURDEN.
Economically the Heaviest ono tho
south Has to Bear.

Economically the Heaviest One the
South Has 20 Bear.
The south has not only to bear the
political evils which come from the
Negroes presence and also the racial
disturbances, but the heaviest burden.
OF all, and one which Is seldom alluded
TO. is the economic burden, the ex-
pense to the south of keeping the me-
gro. says the Nashville American. This
is what the south must reckon with
and what must stir the southern people
sooner or later to considering the ne
gro problem earnestly and deeply.
What per cent of the southern negroes
are non-producers we are not informed,
but we think we can safely say that
were there Is one non-producing
white person in the north there are
three non-producing negroes in the
south. Whole families are dependent
upon the kitchens and homes of white
families. Even those who are produ-
GERS are in the main day laborers with
out initiative and without any Of those
faculties which uplift and make
wealthy a community or state or ma
ton, and are a charge upon the com
munity at some time in their life. Given
a southern city Of 10000 people, 3S 1-S
per cent of which is negroes, take the
white population suddenly away, and
in less than two years that city would
be grown up in weeds and given oyer
to the bats and owls. In other words,
the negro is not in proportion to his
population an aid to the white man
in building up. developing and civiliz-
ing a country. The negro is econom
ically the heaviest burden the south
has to bear. How is it to be l~ightened?
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
SAME BUG
Used to Excite the Interest and Curl
osity of the People.

osity of the People.
Philadelphia Inquirer: The druggist
is something of a practical joker and
the appearance of the kissing bug gave
him an opportunity he was not slow to
embrace. Procuring a gigantic speci-
men of the cockroach family, he fas-
tened it to a piece of cardboard and
labelling it kissing Bug" placed it In
his store window. OF course the bug
attracted all sorts of attention and the
druggist was kept busy for a week or
ten days explaining how he had cap
tured the "kisser," its p~eculiarities, etc.
AT the end of that time the strangling
bug was discovered. Out came the
kissing bug" from the drug store win
dow. Half an hour later it was re-
placed b. a "strangling bug" To get
the latter all the druggist had to do
was TO tiNn the cockroach over on its
back w1ah it's legs folded together,
strangling-bug fashion. An appropri-
ate label did the rest. Il don't know
how | will work the roach in the event
OF the discovery of another strange
bug" he laughingly said, in telling of
his little joke, "but l guess l can man
age it some way. If his roachship
only had some kind of a horn protrud-
ing from his head, l could palm him of
for a while as a bicycle bug, one of the
sort that punctures tires, you know.
But he has done very well as it is,
achieving more fame in the various
roles he has sustained than he could
have gained as a plain, everyday
roach in a thousand years"
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
Some Accounts for Sale Cheap.

The Chieftain has some old sub
scriptlon accounts it would sell very
cheap and has abont concluded to ad-
vertise them, giving names amounts,
etc. Some ofthem are against people
who are amply able to pay but
who, because the amounts are
small believe they will not be
sued on, and are too dishonest to pay.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23

The cook was leaving to get married.
The mistress paid her her wages and
gave her a little present for herself
The tin box was on the cab, and
Bridget was on the point Of stepping
in. when Fido waddled out as II to bid
farewell. cood-by, Old Fido," said
Bridget; heres a bob for you. / am
sure you have earned IT, seeing I have
not washed a plate Since I have been
here. Answers.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
Missed the Train.

Rev. Mrs. Bragg of Alton came in
this morning intending TO go south
on the Flyer but was too late, and
spent the day with Rev. NJ. L. Buffers
family, leaving this evening for Che
ootoh
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
sam Parks TO Wed.

There will be a Thanksgiving we'd
ding at Salina; S. Frayser Parks OF
this city to Miss Alberty Markham of
Locust Grove. We tender our con-
combinations In advance.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
En- Route to Oklahoma CITY.

Mr.. Berger was at the Frisco this
morning to congratulate two friends
of his who were married last evening
at Neosho, Oscar Preson to Mary NJ.
Anderson. They were en- route for
Oklahoma City where they will
make their home.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
Volcanic Eruptions

are grand but skin eruptions rob life
Of joy. Bucklen's arnica salve cures
them, also old, running and fever
sores, ulcers, boils, %felons, corns, warts,
cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, chapped
hands, chilblains. Best pile cure on
earth. Drives out pains and aches.
Only 25c a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by A. w. Foreman's and Peoples
drug stores.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
To Attend the Encampment.

J. w. Skinner, DR.. Herren, VIM.
Morgan, Harve Adair, Frank Myers,
w. G. Lennox, James Rix, L. r. Da-
Wis, OF Adair, will arrive on this
evenings flyer to attend the encamp-
ment Of the Odd Fellows tonight at
the hall in this city.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
Topic For Tonight

At the Presbyterian church: "For
what to praise God and how to praise
Him" We have each been the re-
cipients Of many blessings from His
hand. Let this be a prompt and
whole hearted service Of praise. Ps.
II6-12-10.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
CITY rIeat Market.

Give your orders to Gus Nichols. He
is open now, and will be ready for
business tomorrow. Everything new,
neat and clean. You always like to
know the surroundings of what you
eat, here you will find that every
thing is clean. Try him. Phone "a.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
Died Last Night.

Mrs. Polk, grandmother OF Mrs. r.
M. Smith, died last evening after an
illness Of several weeks. The re-
mains will be shipped to Illinois for
intprment.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23

Jewelers. Weekly: Mrs. Skinner
Wasn't that sad about Mrs. Rich
MANI" Mrs. GoOde2Whzt2" Mrs.
Skinner-Her husband was drowned
with his six-carat diamond st1d on.and
bis body cannot be found
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23
90 See.

The finest beef that was ever butch
cred is at the City Meat Market today.
1t is tender as chicken. You should
see whether you wish to buy or not.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-11-23

The strongest argument against IN
fidelity ia your fidelity.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-13
The old Time s.Help:,,

There are some of the "old things" that
we should be glad to welcome again into
the life of these modern, !" high pressure
times. In some instances it may not be
possible to do so. But who can recall
without a feeling of actual loss the disap-
pearance of the old time servant girl? She
was never spoken of or thought of as a
servant, but her familiar title was the
sthelp''-and never trrer name was given.
Is a writer has well remarked: She is
gone. She belonged to the past and was a
feature of it. She remained often for
years with the same family, and their in
terests were hers also. Very often the old
time servant girls married the sons OF the
families they served. In many cases these
were farmers sons. She was often a farm
er,s daughter herself who, not being need
ed at home, did not think she lowered her
dignity by serving the family of some
neighbor, although her father was well to
do She was deft handed, being taught
from earliest childhood to be helpful and
industrious. When not engaged in active
homework, she was to be found beside
her wheel, instead of on the street, or busy
with her patchwork. She was modest and
honest and treated those she served with
respect.-Good Housekeeping.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-13
No, Appreciated.

According to Mark Twain and others,
the French have wit enough, but they
lack that much to be desired sixth sense
a sense of hufnor. An Enelishwoman
over in Paris came to this same conelu-
sion the other day. It was all because Of
a diminutive puppy which was so tiny
tina the Eag1ishwoman could not find q
muzzle small enough to fit it. So she
bought the very largest one to be had,
n by putting the puppy inside the muz-
zle, fancie{l that she was herself keeping
within the letter of the law, as well as
having a bit of a joke atsthe same time.
The policeman, however, failed to see it
that way. He decided that she was as
Stunning a fippant attitude toward the ma
jesty of the lava thing not to be toier-
ated in EagIishwoman toward French law,
especially at the present juncture. So he
hailed the lady and the dog. with the muz-
zle included-though it might be more ac-
curate to say the lady and the muzzIe
with thu. dog NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. a Magis-
trate. The Magistrate took the police
mans view ofsthe case and fined the Eng
Iish woman. The latter concluded to give
no further public evidence of her sense of
humor, and, therefore, made only private
acknowledgements in regard to the next muz-
zle she experimental with. To friends
she co1lfided that 1t was made of a tea
straine;e and a patent hair crimper.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-13
SECOND GAME.
THIRn GAME
ASSOCIATED CYCLING CLUBS.
Annual Election of Officers Held and
Committee Appointed.

The annual meeting of the Associated
Cycling Clubs of New Jersey was held in
Newark this year. The attendance was
very large and much enthusiasm was
shown These organizations were repre-
s~ented:-Asbury Park Wheelmen, Atlanta
Wheelnen, Belleyille Wheelmen, Bergen
Co. Wheelmen, Castle Point Cyclers,
Chatham Wheelmen, Catholic Club Cy-
c1ers, Clio Wneelmen, Essex Bicycle Cluo,
EngIewood Wheelmen, Hackensack Wheel
men, Montclair Wheelnen, Mercer County
WheeImen, Hudson County Cyclers, Pal
ma Wheeimen, Red Bank WheeImen,
Sahodaliea WheeImen, Tourist Cycle Club,
Union County Roadsters.
President, Udo Rocker, Hoboken; First
ton of officers. which resulted as follows:
President. Udo Rocker, Hoboken; First
Vice President, A. S. Kimball, Bloom
field; Second vice-President, E.. P. Chase,
Newark; Secretary, n. L. Rowe, Jr,, Jer-
sey City; Treasurer, P. A. Meserole,
Ridgefield.
President Rocker appointed the follow
ing committee
Legislation Street and Road Com
mittee-James Owens, chairman, Catholic
Club Cyclers; T.. D. Palmer. Essex Bicycle
Club; DR.. ". P. Richards. Essex Bicycle
Club; DIR. A. S. Burton, Asbury Park
Wheelmen; VIM. Minton, Chatham
W%heelmen; J. C. Tattersall, Mercer Co.
Wheelmen; james G.. Lee, Mercer Co
Wheelmen; F. T.. Brady, Red Bank
W%heelmen; William f. Prendergast,
~Sahodalica Wheelmen.
Race CommitteelH. Kohlmeyer, chair
man, Hamilton Wheelmen; VIM. F. Pick
ard. North Hudson Co. Cyclers; j. D. B.
Vreeiand. Hackensack Wheelmen; A. j.
Colburn, Tourist Club; w. A. Middleton,
Clio Wheelmen; J. r. Stuart, Castle Point
Cyelers.
Social Intercourse Committee-Charles
w. Lohmeyer, chairman, Clio Wheelmen;
F. C. H~intenhoff. North Hudson County
Cyclers; A. Wright, Mantle Wheelmen;
VIM. J. Horsfall, Tourist Club; c. A.
Wells. Hackensack Whee1men.
Membership Committee-James Barber,
chairman. Englewood Wheelmen; A. c.
Westervell, Union County Roadsters;
Cecil Hasbrouek, Castle Point Cyclers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-13

TO MARY A.. MORTON (widow). JACOB r.
Sanborn, George r. A. Gerhold, Lucy Ger
hold, his wife; William ". Garrison, and
Annie e. Garrison. his wife:-
You are hereby notified that at a public
sale, made by the City Collector of Jersey City
on the 9Th day Of October, 1896, The Mayor
and Aldermen of Jersey City purchased for
the sum Of one hundred and thirteen dollars
and eighteen cents ALL the land and real
estate situate in Jersey City, in the County
of Hudson and State of New Jersey, fronting
on Virginia avenue, which is laid down and
designated as lots twenty-five C20 and twenty
three (23), in block number six hundred aed
twenty-five (622-seventeen hundred and sixty
four Q784), upon an assessment map annexed
to a report number one hundred and one Q91),
made by the Commissioners of Adjustment"
appointed in and for said city by the Circuit
Court of the County Of Hudson a certified
copy Of which report and map was fled in
the office of the City Collector of Jersey City,
on the Bird day of September. 1895, said report
and map and said sale being made pursuant to
the provisions of an act of the Legislature Of
New Jersey, passed March Both, 1886, entitled:
San Act concerning the settlement and coll
lection Of arrearages of unpaid taxes, as
sessments and water rates or water rents
in cities of this State. and imposing and
leyying a tax, assessment and lien in lieu
and instead of such arrearages, and to en-
force the payment thereof, and to provide
for the sale Of lands subjected to future
taxation and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you appear
to have an estate or interest in said land and
real estate, and unless the said land and real
estate shall be redeemed, as provided in said
acts, before the expiration Of six months from
and after the service hereof. a deed for the
same will be given conveying to The Mayor
and Aldermen Of Jersey City, the fee simple
Of said land and real estate according to the
provisions of the said act
DATED Jersey City, N. r., January 31st, 1899.
THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JER-
e. Hoos,
fseaI.1 Mayor.
Attest M. ]. ODONNELL.
City Clerk
(SaIe No. e613.)
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-13

TO JOHN G. HARRISON, FRANCES
A. Harrison, his wife; Mary A. Aarri-
son (widowl, Henry L. Harrison, Fran
ces Harrison, his wife; Mary Harrison
fwidow), Henry Harrison (infanD. Eliz-
abeth Brown, Charles r. Brown, her
husband; Harriet N. Harrison, Amy D.
Harrison, Helen Harrison and Mary
Harrison, also known as Mary Vree-
land
You are hereby notified HI at a public
sale made by the City Collector of Jersey
city, on the Sth day of October, 1885,
The Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City
purchased for the sum of two hundred
and thirty-nine dollars and forty cents
ALL the land and real estate situate in
Jersey City, in the County of Hudson and
State of New Jersey. fronting on Noble
street, which is laid down and designated
as lot e. in block number thirteen
hundred and seventy-one qSll, upon an
assessment map annexed to a report
number n~inety-fve 1851, made by the
commissioners of Adjustment appoint
ed in and for said City by the Circuit
Court of the County of Hudson, a certi-
fed copy of which report and map was
fled in the office of the City Collector of
Jersey City, on the 3rd day of January,
1894. said report and map and said sale
being made pursuant to the provisions or
an act of the Legislature of New Jersey,
passed March 30th, 1886, entitled
IAN Act concerning the settlement and collec-
ton of arrearages of unpaid taxes, assess
ments and water rates or water rents in
cities of this State. and imposing and levy
ing a tax, assessment and lien in lieu and
instead of such arrearages, and to enforce
the payment thereof. and to provide for the
sale of lands subjected to future taxation
and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto
And YOU are further notified that you ap-
near to have an estate or interest in said
land and real estate. and unless the said land
and real estate shall be redeemed, as provided
in said acts, before the expiration of six
months from and after the service hereof. a
deed for the same will be given conveying to
The Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City the
fer. simple of said land and real estate, ac-
cording to the provisions of the said act.
Dated Jersey City, N. j., February Sth,
THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JER-
e. HOGS.
fseaIr Mayor.
Attest NJ. j. o,DONNELLs
City Clerk.
(Sa1e No. 5S43-l
- --.-- -Ar-zC.-,z-kox q Trvrr M
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-13

The race for the championship of the
Hudson County Trolley League is a warm
one indeed. Either of the teams that are
now first, second and third nay WING up
at the top of the list. The Jersey City
Club is now in the lead by two games
They have lost one more than the Newark
Bay Boat Club, which IS in second po-
sition. The Bayonne Rowing Association
is third with II won and T lost. Each of
these teams nave two more series 10 roll,
with the exception of Jersey City, who
has but one. If Jersey City wins their
series against Bayonne. first place viii be
theirs without doubt. They need the
three games badly, as Bayonne rolls New
ark Bay on the latter's alleys. and also
the New Jersey Bowling Club on the lat
ter's alleys. Bayonne has always lost to
Newark Bay when the latter was at home,
and as the New Jersey Bowling Club has
been doing poor work all season it looks
now as if out of the six games the New
ark Bay team would get at least I'VE.
This will give them II won and Z lost. so
that if Jersey City wins against Bayonne
there will be a tie for first place. On the
other hand if Bayonne wins its two series
they will have first prize cinched. The
tournament ends on February "a, and un-
til that time there will be plenty of ex-
element. The records follow
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-13
The Colr.Ges of oxford.

Each college is built round a quad
rangle with a large entrance gateway
which often rises into a quasi tower. The
rooms Immediately over the gateway are
invariably designed for the residence of
the warden, provost or principal of the
college, so that the eye of the master may
be over all who enter or leave the place.
This mode of building still exists in
India, having been introduced into
Europe by the Moors when they conquered
Spain, where we fiEd that the compound.
OF quad, is still used for the lettering Of
all kinds of animals. Around the quad
are arranged the chapel, library, hall or
refectory, presidents lodgings, buttery
and kitchen. The students rooms gen
orally occupy the upper floors William
of Wickham, the celebrated architect,
wisely placed his taller buildings-the
chapel and hall-on the north side, to
keep off the. cold winds, the lower build
ings on the south more freely admitting
Sunshine