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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01
THE BOSS BARBER
He IL Always Avoided by the Man
Who Knows what His Pc
cuIiaritIes Are.

You're next, sir" said the boss bar
Der, indicating fat man who was
buried behind a newspaper. "T'll wait
for awhile" replied the fat man. "Tm
in no hurry" As another man climbed
into the vacant chair the fat man leaned
over to another customer who was wait
ing his turn and confded that he was in
q hurry, a depced hurry, but he would
rather lose his turn than be shaved by
the proprietor of the shop. 1T isn't
that I have any grievance against this
particular barber" he went on, bat
shun ell boss BARRIERS as would q
plague. In the first place, be patroDizes
you, and IN the second place be is In
variably the worst barber IN the shop.
Then, too, 1t takes him about twice as
long. He will lather one side Of your
face and then go over 10 the desk to
make change for a customer who is go
Ing out, for he is generally his own
cashier. he considers it his duty to ex-
change airy persihage with each Gus
toner as he leaves the shop, and by
the time he gets back TO you your face
is caked In cold lather. This usually
happens four OF five times while you are
gel ing shaved, and you may consider
yourself lucky II a salesman for per-
tuInery or soap house doesn't come In
to talk up his wares. In that event you
are bound to be kept in waiting for ten
or fifteen minutes, and when you are
finally shaved your peace Of mind Is
destroyed for the rest Of the day. No
boss BARRIERS in mine. I know 'em too
well, and wait every time."-Philadel-
phia Record.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01
DEMOCRATS REORGANIZE
Elect Officers and Appoint
Their Committees.

The democratic meeting at the
court house Monday night was a
very harmonious gathering. DIR.
A. NJ. Clinkscales called the meet
ing to order, and the club pro-
ceeded to permanent organization
by the election of Preston S. Davis,
president, Edgar Smith, first vice.
president, and J. S. Davenport,
second vioe-president. F. 5. +.
Amos was elected permanent sec
retary by acclamatiOn, as was also
the election of DR.. Clinkscales for
treasurer. On motion a COMMITTEES
of three was appointed to assist in
the enrolment of members to act
in conjunction with the committee
appointed at the last meeting for
a similar purpose. D. NJ. Mars,
A H. Bertram and f. n. William
son were appointed to serve on this
committee.
On motion Edgar Smith, W. P.
Thompson and W. L. Chapman
were appointed a committee on
constitution and bylaws, TO report
at the next meeting of the club.
On motion of Edgar Smith, all
young democrats from the age OF
l6 to q years are invited to enroll
themselves as honorary members.
1t was suggested by somebody
that the club would perhaps want
to invite speakers aud hold recep-
tions on suitable occasions, there
fore a committee consisting OF Ed
gar Smith, Mayor Sheehan and A.
L. Churchill were appointed as a
committee on invitation and receP-
ton.
The next meeting of the cluo
was set for March 10, at 3 O'Clock
in the afternoon in order that many
democrats from the country might
have the privilege Of attending
The club closed the session oy
making a contribution to LOUIS
Wycklff, the janitor, who hau
warmed and lighted the court ro"iii
for the occasion.
The membership of the ola ciuo
organized tour years ago contained
763 names, and it was the opinion
of many that a larger list eouiu
now be procured, and 1t was sug-
oss,ed that those democrats who
receive mail at vinita only be en-
rolled as members.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01
A LITTLE NONSENSE.

Boston has 15 aldermen and they
meet on Friday" 'Tl bet that's un-
lucky for the Boston taxpayers"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Floor Walker-'Hurry out, madam;
the stores afire." Mrs. Purchase-"Oh,
is it? Then, I'll just wait for the fire
sale."-Philadelphia North American.
Guest-"Whewl It's cold. Why
don't you light the fre?" Waiter
"When there's only one guest it doesn't
pay; when there are more it isn'tneed-
ed."-Sondags-Nisse.
Cholly lat the Yacht c1ub)-'I say,
you boys, you're quite wrong in talking
about ship as She" The Skipper
why SOP" Cholly-"Why, suppose it's
e mail steamer?"-Judy.
The Philistine-"Is II true that genius
is only a capacity for taking pains?"
The Poet-'No. True genius is the abil-
fly TO write fy-time poetry in the mid
die Of winter."-Indianapolis Journal.
"Jane," said the mistress just a trife
impatiently, "you were a long time
coming up here. Did you hear me call
ing?" 'cNo, ma'am," replied Jane, mot
t;n ye called tn third tonne, ma'am."-
Philadelphia Press.
$50 you want TO marry my daugh-
ter?" "Y-es, sir" do you smoker"
'N-o, SIR" Take heri I've married of
ak daughters and all the husbands
have a particular fondness for my brand
of cigars. You're q novelty."-Syracuse
Herald.
''How did that blind man enlist your
sympathies enough TO make you give
him a dollar?" why, poor man, he
said he has been blind for II years,
and in all that time he hasn't seen the
day he WASH, willing 10 work. Phil
adelphia Bulletin.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01
MoDISH MATRIMoNY.
Wishes Are Paramount en- Her
wedding Day.

All the expenses of a wedding are as
sumed by the brides family-cards,
carriages, floral decorations - every
thing.
The bridegroom's first privilege is to
pay the clergymen's fee.
1t is the brides prerogative to name
the wedding day.
The fashionable hour for the cere-
nony is high noon"
Church, clergyman, and all the de-
tails of the wedding are left 10 the
choice of the bride.
It is the present fashion TO have four,
six or eight bridesmaids, as many Ush-
ers, a maid of honor, a best man, and
sometimes one or two little girls. The
bride decides what the gowns of her
bridesmaids shall be.
The bride always wears the bride
groom's gift.
The bride wears her veil over her face
30 arranged that, Immediately after the
ceremony, the maid of honor may part
It, disposing of it becomingly.
Fashion now dictates white suede
gloves. The left one is removed when
the ring is given.
Presents are sent at any time after
Il Is known that the date has been
fixed for the wedding, but the receipt
of the invitations is the general signal
for their Offering.
1t is a recent fashion TO invite those
who have sent presents to come and see
them on some day shortly before the
wedding. if they are not 10 be displayed
at the reception.
a widow bride wears pearl gray, or
some light silk, or q travelling costume
with bonnet. She removes her former
wedding ring. She may no more wear
both rings than she may bear both
nanes.--MyS. Burton Kingsland. y ~
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01
The Editor,r Nfi,,aLe.

Editors have their troubles. One Of
these men who presides over the desti-
nies Of a western newspaper is mourn
Ing the loss Of two subscribers. No.
wrote asking how TO raise his twins
safely, while the other wanted TO know
how he might rid his orchard Of grass
boppers. The answers went forward
by mail, but by accident the editor put
them into the wrong envelopes, so that
the man with the twins received the
answeri
"Cove- them carefully with straw
and set fire % 81, and then the little
pests, after jumping in the flames for a
few minute. viii be speedily settled"
Ald ibe man with the grasshoppers
was Jcid 10 give castor oil and rub
their gun with q bone s. Co umbian.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

The Cherokee delegation left on
yesterday afternoons Katy flyer.
Chief T. NJ. Burlington, L. B Bell,
Percy Wyly, Jesse Cochran and
Benz. Hilderbrand compose the
delegation. The chief thing they
hope to accomplish will be the
early ratification of the Cherokee
agreement as passed by council.
The delegation will protest against
the payment of U. S. inspectors
and school supervisors from Cher
okee funds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01
ovERcRowDED LONDON.
Gigantic Schemes Are Being COnsId.
cred TO Relieve the Congestion
of the Streets.

The overerowded condition of Lon
don is causing such men as Sir John
Wolfe Barry and the Society of Arts
in London a great deal of trouble.
He and some other eminent engi-
neers have been writing and talking
on this subject for years and they have
been pointing out that if London is TO
grow as Il has been and keep pace
with the requirements of the greatest
city in the world, that some radical
and revolutionary improvements must
be made in the widths Of streets. It
is pointed out that London with its
population Of 6,OOO,OO0 cannot much
longer evade this question.
What VIII be the traffic, it is asked,
\ thrown on our streets in the next 30
J year when London's population will be
100000?
Mr.. Barry furnishes estimates of
cost Of widening streets and Of cross
ing of east and west and north and
south traffic by means of bridges
over or under the streets at six Of the
important places of intersection, name
~, Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly Cir
Gus, Wellington street, the Strand,
Southwark Bridge road, and Upper
Thames street.
A great thoroughfare to be 125 feet
wide, cut right through London from
west TO east, with subsidiary connec-
tions. would be 51s miles long. Much
of the property is valuable for residen-
tiaI purposes, but the mighty interests
at stake may demand its removal.
The estimated cost Of this new street
would cost a little under $4,000, 900.
TIE purpose is TO relieve the over
J, crowded condition of thoroIghfares.
The west and east traffic at Hyde
Park corner would pass under a sunk
en- road. At Piccadilly circus it would
90 through a tunnel of $50 yards. At
Iudgate Hill, low viaducts and bridges
would be built. At Oxford street the
west and east traffic would cross over
Topringham court road, raising the
grade OF a portion Of Oxford street
two or three feet.
Provision has 20 be made for 49,
: $50 omnibuses, 1890 cabs and car
riages, 900 carts and other vehicles.
The hourly traffic involves an expendi-
ture Of s., 500 per hour-the loss Of 20
per cent. Of this traffic by delay is the
basis Of the justifr1tio Of the pro-
posed improvement
That these improvements wiz event.
uaIly be made goes without saying.
London is overcrowdeds is hampered
i,v hundreds of marrow streets, and is
a magnet for trade snd commerce
which viii multiply existing incon-
veniences to an unend ursble degree
Philadelphia Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01
THE BoER WOMEN.
One OF Them Says Types Are Chang
ing Rapidly Owing to Contact
with Foreign influence.

Boer women are strong. They hum
with their brothers, sitting on theil
horses with superb ease, disdaining {
saddle, shooting game, big or little
with unfaltering aim. Gen. Joubert's
wife can be taken as the type of Boel
woman who does not fear the whiz Of
bullets, ready to risk life that her chill
dren may enjoy liberty. In peace OF
war Mrs. Joubert is always at her hus-
bands side. I have often heard her tell
that during the last war she drove 90
miles in q Cape cart, accompanied only
by a little negro girl. It was very
dark night, and the enemy fringed the
way, but the men gallantly fighting IT
the front were In sore straits for food,
and ner cart was freighted with a
precious load Of rusks and break. So,
Mrs. Joubert, forgetting the dangers
that beset the way, drove on TO the
starving soldiers.
The women are ready to play any
part that necessity demands. Not love
Of carnage, but devotion TO her coun-
try, steadies her aim and stills her pity.
The Boer woman does not fire upon an
individual, but upon the vandal who
would drag freedom, soiled and bleed
ing, from her high estate.
Now for the Boer girl of the rising
generation. The discovery of the rich
mines and consequent influx of stran-
gers, has naturally broadened her hori-
zoa and taken her out Of the rigid
groove of Boer custom. Her actions are
largely governed by her elders. but Ter
ideas are iconoclastic 10 Boer tradi-
ton. She may obey the letter, bat not
the spirit Of the laws. She is bred-in-
the-bone religious and industrious, but
contact vita foreigners has made her
more mopolitan than her ancestors.
The town bred Boer OF to-day is given a
modern education. She gees 10 school
with the foreign children, learns both
English and Dutch, and loses much Of
the Eoer clannishness. Her people
fro7rn n Anglo-Boer marriages, but
Outlines the Boer girl braves these
prejudices and marries the Englishman
Of her choice. The best Boer families
are connected by one, sometimes two
or three, ties, owing TO intermarrying.
The Boer swain who goes a wooing
chooses either Friday or Saturday
night TO visit the maiden to whom he
would pay his addresses. It is under
stood that these two nights are set
apart for ''courting" calls, and visit
on either night is practically the equiv
alent Of a proposal.
Many of the Boer girls are highly ae-
complished, studying music and dane
ing with French and German instruc.
tors. They are, many Of them, very pre-
possessing, with flashing black eyes
and olive compilations. The Boer girl
Is equally at home in kitchen or draw
ing room, and a nervous temperament,
dndled by a foreign contact, promises
TO save her from becoming the colossus |
Of fat that is the phlegmatic Beers
fate. The Boer girls wear a short skirt |
and simple bodice for riding and hunt
ing; for dress occasions they pattern |
their gowns after the English, choos- /
Ing rather gayer colors than the Eng
hsh wear.-Niss Sannie Kruger, in Har-
per's Bazsz.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

In addition to covering the local
field perfectly The Daily Chieftain
is reaching out to all the smaller
towns of the Northern district.
Located at the junction of two
great railroads, it has facilities for
reaching all points SO promptly
that people are learning to look TO
it for home and territory news ex-
clusively. The Daily Chieftain is
occupying field that will be much
more than local in the near future.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

keep politics out of the city
election" is the cry that comes
from many towns about this time
OF year. OF course this is in line
with the Daily Chieftain's way of
thinking. The administration of
the city government ought to be
Zee from partisan politics, but one
political party cannot control this
tendency without the cooperation
Of the other. Politics ought to be
kept out of business and out of the
city election.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

The Indians all over the domain
of the FIVE tribes are REJOICING on ac-
count Of the information coming
from the interior department that
they will now be allowed the priv
ilege Of cutting their own timber for
fire wood. A kind and indulgent
government is a great boon to the
Indians.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01
Lakea ana Rirera

The average reader will be amazed
20 learn that little New Hampshire,
with less than 10000 square miles, has
no less than 4O6 lakes and ponds, 154
brooks, IS rivers and sA4 mountains.
Colorado, a big state, has $50 creeks.
Texas has comparatively few rivers,
lakes and creeks. Alabama has 663
creeks and 81 rivers. Minnesota has
l22 lakes and Iot rivers.--N. Y. Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

A gentleman who visits Vini ia
perhaps once a year, and who has
business eye, said the other day:
~ am surprised to see how fast
Vinita is climbing the ladder. l
see more people on your streets,
more stores in your town, and a
number of new enterprises under
way. Ify1u people who are on
the streets every day were away a
year and .Hsn return you would
certainly think you had a
mighty good town. Befo | get
around next year you will have
eActric lights, waterworks and
perhaps an ice plant, besides the
Lord only knows what else you
will get IN that time. You bet
Yinits is q good business point.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

And now comes the information
that the Dawes commission is ar
ranging to swoOp down upon the
Cherokee nation within the next
sixty days, and take up its task of
making a roll of citizens, or MEM
bers OF the tribe who are to share
In the division of land. This work
finished, land offices will be opened
and the Cherokees will be lining
up to take their turn at filing upon
their prorata shares of the land.
Allotment is the key that will un-
lock the wheels of progress, and
the magic wand that will straight
en- the tangled hank of Cherokee
tribal affairs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

The enterprising Frisco railroad
has issued an exceedingly neat
folder, descriptive of the opening
of the season at Eureka Springs,
Arkansas, Thursday of this week.
The management of the Frisco has
extended invitations to represen-
tatives of the press throughout the
country to be present at the open
ing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

The secretary OF the interior has
at last approved the town plat OF
the city of AtOka about which
there has been so much contro-
yersy. The incident is probably
closed and the Choclaw townsite
commission has been sustained.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

Nearly every newspapef We PICK
up has something 10 say ABOUT the
paper trust, even me republican
papers are joining in the howl.
Of course it pinches hard, but real.
ly, brothers, does it hurt Us any
worse than the wire trust does the
farmers, or dozens we might men,
tion? Isn't it simply because the
matter is brought more closely
home to US by the fact that the
material we use has been advanced
from sixty to eighty per cent in
price since the paper trust was
formed? Let's fight not only the
paper trusts, but all other trusts.
Purcell Regesttr.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

A community that pulls togeih-
er, each man working shoulder TO
shoulder with his neighb5r Ia a
movement to advance the interests
of all. Is a community that cannot
be kent down. United action ac-
complishes results that individual
action. no matter how heroic or
persevering, can never accomp-
Iisb-Denison Herald.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

The Kansas City Star Of yester-
day said: "PrestOn S. Davis, the
Henry Clay Of the Vinita bar, was
the only speaker in the McAlester
convention to remember George
Wsshington's birthday anniver-
sry. His speech was a spell
o Ter He was against having
severn r for Indian Territory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

1t is unfortunate that our Clare
more friends should think for a
moment that Vinita is seeking to
do the town or her people an in
jury by reporting the findings of
the Cherokee board of health with
reference to the existence of small
pox at that place. Viuita could
have no motive for such misrepre-
sentation, and the press of Vinits
surely has not sought to enlarge
upon the facts. The information
that the son of Claremore's city
marshal had died with continent
smallpox came from a reputable
citizen of Claremore, and who
failed to state that he died 10 miles
from town. The Daily Chieftain
disclaims any thought of injuring
the city OF Claremore in anyway
whatever. 1t is a lamentable fact
that the mild form of smallpox as
itexists in many places in the In
dian territory has been regarded
too lightly by the people at large,
a fact that has brought the repu-
tation of some eminent medical
men under unjust criticism per-
haps. We think the newspapers
of Claremore have been too severe
in their denunciatiOn of the CherO-
kee medical board. The facts do
not warrant the attitude assumed
by ClaremoTe papers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

A bill has been introduced in
congress to abolish all tribal taxes
imposed upon n-citizens in In
dian Territory, but its passage is
exceedingly doubtful. Like all
similar bills introduced for the re-
lief of the non citizen, it was pig
eon-holed and will never be dis
turbed.-Muskog-e Times.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

STRAYED OR STOLEN-Three head OF
heifers--l dark brindle, dehOrued. branded
with ID on left shoulder; one red with some
white in flank. brand same. and other red
and white spotted. same brand. Strayed
from John Parks farm on Mustang creek I
will pay SO for the return of above des-
crLned cALLLe. j. u DEITRIDk. Ninita- ]. I.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

The town Of Wagoner Is said to
have a greater uunber Of orug
stores than any .wa 90 On l'ai
Territory in pI2p'5 ON 10 poPJ- 81
ton.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

It's love that makss the world 60
-oun5. but money makes 81 go round
without Equeaking-Somervile (Mass9
Journal 49,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

Ia the District Court OF the United States
for the Northern District Of Indian TERRITORY
Wagner Division.
No. S9f. in Bankruptcy
In the matter OF r. A HOsey. Bankrupt
To the creditors X. a. HOsey, "A marble
dealer OF Wagner. In the Creek Country
anu district aforesaid, "A bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given thar or the 0o.b
day OF February, 1900. the said r A. HoSev-
Of Wagner, | L. was duly adiur icated
bankrupt; and that the first meeting of his
creditors viii be held at the Office of the
Clerk Of Y. ;. Court at WagOntr. l. T.. on
the 18th day OF March. y. ID 1906 at 9 O'clock
IN the forenoon, at which time the said cred
ltOIs may attend. prove their claims, ap-
point trustee. examine the bankrupf. and
transact such other business as NAV nroper-
ly come before said meeting
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

TAKEN UP-A bright bay colt, two years
old past; no brands or marks. At L. W.
Props place near Big Cabin Owner can
have same by proving property and paying
expenses. s7-so,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

- heIerce IN bankruptcy.
De isoOS Bailey. Attorney for Petitioner.
y. B.-Proofs OF claim must be made in
conformity with Section - Of the Bank
ruptcy Act and Rule MI OF the Supreme
Courts General Orders in Bankruptcy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

On Thursday night Judge John
R Thomas opened the course of
lectures arranged for by Kendall
College. The lecture was a decid-
ed success in every way. For an
hour and and three quarters Judge
Thomas In his pleasing, flowing
style entertained his audience with
one of .he most brilliant lectures
ever delivered in MuskOgee. 1t
was not Only entertaining but in
structIve. Those who were unfor-
tunate enough to miss the lecture
surely missed something which
was a treat in the line of lnstruc-
ton and eloqunce. No one who
attended the lecture will ever for
get his description of Abraham
Lincoln. He makes a lasting i'm
preston on his audience, and one
scarcely realizes that the time
passes so rapidly, yet all could
have listened for another hour.
His easy manner in speaking cap
tivates his audience. The Judge
has proved himself successful, not
only as a judge, but as lecturer,
and all will eagerly await the time
until he gives the remainder Of his
lectures.-Muskogee Times.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-01

1t is the earnest hope and desire
of the masses of Cherokee citizens
that the delegation now in Wash
ington may be able to secure the
early ratification of the Cherokee
agreement. The time has come
when delays are annoying and cost
lv TO all Cherokee citizens. When
it is understood how little protec-
tion is thrown around the proper
tv interests of the Cherokee peo-
pie, it is no wonder that they
are anxious to wind up th7 whole
business and get rid of the sus-
pense.