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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
XIII the TreT.

White Administration Senators aud some
newspaper organs speak confidently con-
corning the prospects of the Hay-Paunee-
soie Treaty. after the Davis amendment
has been added to it, the opinion gains
ground that its chances for ratification are
steadily growing poorer with each recur-
ring debate on the subject.
In the discussion yesterday We are glad
to see the point brought out-one to which
attention was called in these columns a
few days ago-that even with the Davis
and Teller amendments appended TO the
convention. it would still re-enact the most
objectionable provisions of the Clayton
Bulwer Treaty, now null and void, and
commit the United States to biading dec
laratfon that tine high contracting par
ties," desire s'to preserve and maintain the
general principle of naturalization estab-
Ished in Article VIII of the Clayton-BuI-
wer convention
Now the general principle" Of ''neutrali-
zation' established in that article is joint
control by the United States and Great
Britain of any canal or other practicable
means Of communication between the At
Iantic and Pacific oceans across the 18th
mus which connects North and South
Anerica" Neither of the proposed amend
ments would cure that vice. There are
other pitfalls provided for American un-
wariness in the text Of the Hay-Paunce-
fote Treate. with its juggling references to
the old convention it seeks to reimpose
upon the United States The entire docu-
meRt reeks with rottenness and perfdy
and it should be given short shrift and
killed
There should be little objection to this
course since there is no doubt that the
American people want the Nicaragua Ca
nal, want it badly, and at once, while the
Administration spokesman insist that the
least amendment to the Hay-Pauneefote
Treaty would hang the subject up in the
British Foreign Office for a year at least,
at the end of which Lord Salisbury might
refuse to accept the change, and. in the
meantime, would certainly exhaust the re-
sources Of British diplomacy to block our
movements in Central America
Already We are threatened with resist
ance from Nicaragua. in view of a state
ment by the Government Of that country
that 1t viii not allow Us to build across
its territory unless the waterway is to
be absolutely neutral in war as we'll as
in peace. It is satisfactory to observe
that this DOGGY man has failed to fright
en- the American element in the Senate.
OF course Nicaragua would make such
declaration On being invited to by both
Lord Salisbury and Mr. Hay. these emf
nent diplomats desiring 70 have some
thing OF the kind with which to club the
treaty through But nobody regards the
move with respect or attention. Mica
ragua can be relied upon to do whatever
in reason the United States may ask.
Really there is nothing in the way Of
the canal but this pestiferous Hay
Pauncefote convention. If the Senate
VIII reject it in toto and promptly pass
the Hepburn-M Morgan BILL, tie job viii be
done. But there is one thing that cannot
be too deeply impressed upon Senator'S.
It is that it would be far better not to
have any canal at all than a British one.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12

ChafTee has apologized to Won walder-
see, aad eaten breakfast with him. Presi-
dent Mckinley and ex-President Harrison
have sat side by side at a sumptueus din
ner and elinked glasses repeatedly in the
most cheerful and fraternaI fashion It
is an era Of peace and forgiveness and Of
gentle cheer. The possibility that We may
lose Griggs rather clouds horizon other
wise clear; but even at that We can man
age perhaps TO be happy.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
Expenditures on the Army.

That Secretary Roots estimate of the appro-
priation necessary for the fiscal year of 1901 ex-
ceeds the War Departments army expenditures IN
the preceding year BY So, Coo 900 is q matter
which should not surprise tie American people
There IS IS yet evidence pointing to the like
fhood of reduction OF War Department expendi-
lures The conflict IN the Philippines is being
carried as Etubb0Fnly as ever. Under such
conditions the Secretary OF War must see that
his department IS SIMPLY supplied with the s;news
of war. al signs. indeed, peint to steady
growth Of the cost Of the American ruilissry es-
Enlistment
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
Pressing an Unfoundea Claim,
(From the Cle4eland Plain Dealer

III. 17Sa1SI'J
One OF the arguments made for the Ship Subsidy
bill IS that It will encourage the export trade. A
sow-going freight steamer loaded to full capacity
with American products would under The pending
bill receive less than half the amount per ton ca
pacity received by the swift steamer with little or
no freight. going over precisely the same route
and as the swift passenger steamer could average
at least six trips 70 the freight steamers four the
disparity of payments Is still greater The bill is
eiass legislation OF the worst kind.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
The Money I.sne.
(Fron &c utica obserrer.

Qrom the Utica Observer
Il must be gratifying 70 the men WAC insisted
that sound money issue Of the last cam
Paign to note that the President does not even
mention the necessity for establishing the cur
FcHc5 on the basis demanded by the sound money
men -Four years ago, when Mckinley was elected
on the gold standard issue, he sent commission
abroad TO see If international binetaHisn could
not be established He then let the currency
question alone for three years until Congress pass
ed the so-calied Gold Standard bin. which SecTe-
tsry Gage says Is not a gold standard act and
which the President nov treats as simply bank
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12

Mr.. Payne of New York Is not endsar-
Ing himself te The beer meg to The extent
that be gained the affections of the tobac-
CO men by his Porto Rican Top last ses-
sion. He is opposed 10 a liberal reduc-
ton of the war tax on beer. although he
is, cf course. on notice thar the brewers
were promised almost entire relief. condi-
toned upon their contributing regaily to
the Republican eompaign aarrel They
produced and now very properly expect
the reward. They viii not cease to fight
until the end. and expect to win approx
mats justice through the Senate and con-
ference committee It is question
whether even a pious and total abstinence
Administration like the present enc, could
afford to give the great American brewing
interest cause of offence.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
Wen, Turkey Hash Is Good.

(Frofn The indianapolis Journal.)
fsWhy didn't you accept Mrs Tampfin's in
Fitstien to dinner2"
sob. Tn 50 forgetful; it would be Just nv
lack &c be day late and get turkey haxi.''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
one Note wlthan Reaeh.
FTom the STANDARD and Fimes.y

iron the Standard and ta17eS-l
s.SoeakinE OF siagiHg,'s exclaimed the aightia-
gale sneerfngiy, s'of what earthly use ysu2
You couldn't touch q high note IA = thousand
yesss-'
ooh. don't know replied She bird OF paEa-
disc. .sI'ss likely to ;e esHba.ssed On bonnet
scene SsF and tissE1 IA make SO note Jock ike
50 cents
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
Hazing al weat Point.

GFrom the 6sc4elzad I.ezieT1
II the Government IS not able acting within the
usual army lines 20 stop the bFutaITEies which
make West Point roteFiogs, then Eong=ess should
IT'S power direefIy TO punish and prevent nag
ing and the ring fighting deliberately promoted
as species OF persecution OF newcomers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
MILITARY DRILLS FOR PUPILS
Proposed Innovation for the Penn.
syIFania Public schools.


syIraRia Public schools.
PTTTSBURG, Pa, Dec. 1z-Senstor
Charles A. MuehIhronner. OF Allegheny.
viii introduce at Harrisburg q bill to
provide for military training for pupils
IN the public schools.
There has been much discussion recent
iy over the problem of military education
for public school children, many adEocat-
ing 1t as wise idea, while others con-
tend that 1t viii eventually breed spirit
OF militarism.
Senator MuebibTonner's bill Is intended
10 take middle ground. L provides that
in every public school district there shall
be military education under the direction
OF g commissioned officer of the Na-
tfonal Guard Of the State. It is possible
that limitations viii be made, making the
operation OF the Law optional. but this has
not yet been decided upon
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
4 Hungry I.ohhr.
from the Philadelni,is T-;-es

;
a hungry lobby is already established at Wash.
inetoR for the promotion 81 the various schemes
OF draining the public treasury into private chan
Ieis Under the psrlia1 ertar system established
BY the Republicans It is possible 20 ian. through
the House any bill however II Gigested. taat
the Committee on Rules may determine upon, and
this IS the main reliance OF ti1ese multiform Jos
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
No 0rsEinaIIty.


ffronn Harlem LIED
Great Auther-TaiteT, this steak L as tough as
leather
Wsitez-Pre always heard you Eas ~ original
character, sir; but Pm hanged Z you doz't jist
say the sane rs al sen dot
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
CURRENT HUnoR
Only for show.

(From Harper's Bazy)
Mrs Bingo-f7Iat,s Just ike fTIan-
BIngo-What have I done ROW?
Mrs eingoI spent day making that pillow,
and now you've put yotr head on It
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12

4 new reason why Mr.. Hay should not
think of resigning for some time has de-
veloped in the report that President Nc
KinIey has invited H. R. H, the Duke of
York. to visit the United States. n such
circumstances il is plain that the Secre-
targ OF State should be a man equal to the
occasion. and, outside OF Lord Salisbury s
purely personal asset, . he would be hard
to find.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
BoEus Bultter Leel.lataen.

As there seems to be no ground Cor contending
thar oleosnarg2rine N itself Is not legitimate
article CT commerce. the right If Congress to tax
i heavily in the interest OF competing product
IS questionable. But Congress has clear right
to preTeat deception IN the sale Of any article
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
Good Reasea.

tiIU.D lIl-bIta-j
ssHe5I little 5ciszF.'' Sasd the stranger N lie
family siczing up che q the esiisdrea -.sii1t
are you gong 70 be SHEA raz are a assns',
s1kcEsa' said The echild
ssNothEag2 Ehys-' asked tic stranger.
Because, = said tic child, Il am little girl,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12

there was pFeponderaRee would thereby
be gotten out of the system.
The pharmacopeIa of colonial times was
curious mixture OF mysticism. natural
science, alchemy. primitive chemistry.
and Childish symbolism. AS late as a
hundred years ago, the idea prevailed that
the earth, and all that was on it, had
been made expressly for man, and ttat
every herb in the woods or fields must
therefore be good for something, if its
use could only De discovered. II is ap-
palllng to think of the mistakes that must
have been made by colonial physicians IN
the process of finding out whether IN
American herb which looked like some
old English medicinal plant had IN reaIi-
~ any Of it's properties. It must be re-
menbered that hundred years ago, bo-
fanicaI science was in its infancy, no true
scientific classification OF plants was
commonly known, and superficial resem-
hlance was often held to prove relation
ship which really did not exist.
All the surroundings of the American
physician, however, tended to dispei,
rather than to encourage Superstition.
This is q point which should receive par
ticuiar attention in comparing the two
civilizations of the Old and New Worlds.
The English peasant for generations be-
iieved that in winter the birds went into
/ holes to sleep until spring. and it was
even supposed that they lay in curious
dormant state at the bottom of rivers and
lakes. Fisherman were said to have
brought up in their nets alternating
swallows, which presently revived. The
American investigator in the realms Of
science found that nothing Of this kind
happened. and that the birds Travelled
north. or south. with the seasons He
also learned by experience that whereas
the old notion was that nothing could be
healed without a remedy, people who
we're unable to cali in physician often
recovered without one, and the idea of
the great healing power Of unasslsted pa
ture grew familiar to him. The aim OF
the modern physician is not so much TO
drive out disease with drugs. as to re-
move, By medicine and scientific treat
ment. unhealthy conditions anu influences.
and give nature chance to heal the pa
tient. In nothing more than in the
science of medicine is the progress Of the
nineteenth century made manifest.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12
o<Ere Roon-f,ctx uent.

ss-se frss-clsss oiice rooms for rcnt in Hutch
ms Building, corner Tenth sna D streets norti,-
vest Elevator st>ara neat. electricity aad req
low rca5.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-12

Il must be admitted that Minister WI
is a close and shrewd observer OF men
and manners In his address at Phila-
deIphia last night he said: I'm China the
idea is that the child Is under obligations
to the parent for its existence Here the
child seems to think the parent owes him
a living for bringing him into the world :"
Mr.. WI states the American Juvenile po-
sition with substantial accuracy. Indeed
the idea thst parents owe as much 10 chill
dren as the latter do to the former is so
popular as to almost he considered max
i'm. Instances are beyond number where
offspring have declared that they were
never consulted on the subject. or would
have refused to enter a state of existence
full Of hard knocks and hustle. and poor
pickings at last. And that deep student
of humanity. the late Artenus Ward. often
declared that. for himself. it would be ten
dollars in his pocket if be had never been
born 1t IS impossible for a man of Mr..
Wu's intelligence not to see that the
American view is the logical and correct
one
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20
THE FOUR rlILLIoN CLAIM.

The prospect OF a sale of thu
"a, 100000 claim of the Cherokee
nation is said to be good. One OF
two syndicates have had repre-.
sentatives in the territory pros,
pecting with a view of purchasing
the claim out and out. An offer
OF 50 cents On the dollar by one
firm, and Of 80 cents by another
are freely spoken of. The senti-
ment among Cherokee citizens
seems to be unanimous in favor
OF selling the claim il possible for
cash in hand, and Of discussing it
percapita among the Cherokee peo-
pie. II is a little remarkable that
the United States government has
not paid that claim long ago. 1t
arose as a part Of the considera-
ton the Cherokees were to receive
for the sale of the strip. and should
have been paid at the time the
strip money was paid in 1894. If
the big moneyed syndicates are
willing to purchase it at So cents
to 80 cents on the dollar it is safe
to say that it is a pretty good
claim. The sale of this claim bids
fair to be the leading feature Of in
terest at the sitting OF the national
council next month.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20
FIRST PRAYER IN CONGRESS-,
Impressive s~upDlication offered By
an Episcopalian Clergy
man In 17T7.

We + most of us familiar with til.
well-known engraving entitled "Th,
First Prayer In Congress-" but few
persons have ever heard that prayer
In T~hatcher's Military Journal, under
the date Of December, 1777, is found q
note containing theidentical first pray.
er in congress, made by Rev. David
Buche, D. D.. an Episcopal clergyman,
at the time rector Of Christ church,
Philadelphia, The subjoined Is q copy
Of IT: =
AOh. Lord, our Heavenly Father, high
and mighty King Of Kings and Lord OF
Lords, who dost from Thy Throne ba-
hold an the dwelers Of the earth. and
reignest with power supreme and un.
comfortable over the Kingdoms, empires
and governments, look down in mercy
we beseech Thee, on these American
states, who have fed to Thee from the
Q OF the oppressor and thrown them
selves on Thy gracious protection; de-
string to be henceforth dependent only
on Thee; to Thee have they appealed
for righteousness of their cause, TO
Thee do they now look for ~countenance
n support which Thou alone canst
give. Take them, therefore, Heavenly
Father, under Thy nArturing care; give
them wisdom and valor in the field. De
feat the malicious designs of our adver-
%saries; convince them of the unrigh-
t%eousness of their cause; and, If they
still persist in their sanguinary pur-
pose, oh, let the voice Of Thy unerring
justice, sounding in their hearts, con-
strain them todrop the weapons Of bat
tie. Be Thou present, o God of Wis
dom, and direct the councils Of this hon
cradle asemblage; enable them to set
tie things on the best and surest foun-
dation, that the scene of blood may be
speedily closed; that order, harmony
and peace may be restored, and truth
and justice, religion and piety prevail
md flourish among the people. Pre-
serve the health of their bodies and the
vigor OF their minds; shower down on
them and the millions they here repre-
sent such temporal blessings as Thou
seest e~xpediert for them in this world,
md crown them with everlasting glory
n the world to come. All this we ask
n the name and through the merits OF
Iesus Christ, Thy Son. our Saviour
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20
Red Hot From The Gun

Was the ball that hit G.. B. Stead
man, of Newark, Mich, in the civil
war. 1t caused horrible ulcers that
no treatment helped for 20 years.
Then Bucklin's arnica salve cured
him. Cures cuts, bruises, burns, bolls
%felons, corns skin ~eruptions. Best
pile cure on earth. 25c a box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by Peoples drug
drug store and A. W. Foreman. ow
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20

Quit borrowing your neighbours
Daily Chieftain and take 1t your
self, it deserves the support of
every family in town and ought to
have it. Vinita just could not do
without the Daily Chieftain and
will perhaps never have to do
without it.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20
Brought in Ferry Boats and Sorghum

Thomas Carey, a Cherokee, who
died near Wagner in 1874, built
and operated the first ferryboat
in the Cherokee nation at Carey's
Ferry. The first sugar cane in
the Indian Territory, at least in
the northern part, was introduced
by Carey, who went to New York
for the seed, and received about a
spoonful. He mashed the cane in
a wooden mill of his own make
and boiled the juice in a kettle.
Sorghum molasses was a luxury
in the west in those days.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20

From the way apples are COM
in fruit gathering time must be
here. There is a tendency to
gather only the best in many
orchards and let the inferior speci-
mems go to waste.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20

Don't worry about the corn crop,
it is large enough to take care Of
Itself, and there will be cobs enough
to make pipes enough for the
whole world so that every smoker
can have a new one at least once
a week.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20

Nothing SO thoroughly removes the
malarial germ from the system a.
Prickly Ash bitters. II gives life and
action to the torpid liver, strengthens
and assists the kidneys to properly
cleans the blood, gives tone b the
stomach, pufides the bowels and pro-
NOTES good appetite, vigor and cheer
fulnessSold BY UhApm inSBfigg<.dw
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20

The town map of Wagner has
been approved by the secretary of
the interior, and the townsite au-
thorities were notified of the fact
yesterday.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20

The territory Of Arizona has
more than doubled in population
in the last ten years.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20

Il understand Overs Ease puzzles
the doctors" yes. they cant find out
how much he's worth.-Town Topics
He-"How often a woman's face is
her fortune" She-"YeS. and how
often a mans cheek is hh."-Philadel.
phia Bulletin.
Wigg-"My watch hasn't varied a
minute in ten years" Wagg-"rse had
just as good a time without a watch
Philadelphia Record.
Did you enjoy your honeymoon? p.
asked the weedy wido~. "Not half 50
much as I did my alimony.r replied the
grass widow twice remoyed-Philadel-
phia North American.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20
The Stone crusher has complet-

The stone crusher has complet-
ed all the necessary arrangements
and commenced to crush stone on
Monday afternoon. The capacity
OF the two crushers together, is
about SO car loads per day. The
only delay now is in getting a
sufficient number Of cars in which
to ship the crushed stone. But
we are informed that this will be
remedled in a few days and with
a full crew Of men everything will
move off in good order.-Wyan-
dotte Note.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20
To First Voters.

You are young men castingyour first
ballot. We congratulate you. We al
so call your attention to Dr. aldwells
syrup OF pepsln for constipation, indi-
gestior, sick headache and stomach
trouble. At Peoples drug store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-20

Doctor. a friend o. mine has assured
me hat srcking lemons viii prevent
s~essickness. u that frue2~
les. provided you sit in the shade
q d ta- tree while you suck the lemon"
-. Lo0is Republic.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-22
FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN.

Helen Leah Reed, author of Miss
Theodora: West End story. took a
prize at Radcliffe for the best metrical
translator from Horace.
Miss Lola Stephenson, of Cincinnati,
although only IS years of age. is the
youngest orchestral leader, not only
in the United States, but probably III
the whole world.
Mrs. Arnie Kline Rickert. once a IA
nous confederate spy, is now presi-
dent Of the Stockton & Tuolumne
County railroad, 60-mile track in
California.
Thomas Edison is credited with re-
marking that women have more sense
about machinery than mem At any
rate. he shows faith in the sex by keep
ing scores Of them on his pay roll.
Clogher, Ireland, has appointed a
woman rate collector, and insists on
her having the place in spite of the Oh
iections of the Dublin officials. She is
4 Miss Nagill. and had done the work Of
the office for five wears owing to the i'll
ness of her father, who held the place
previously,
Mrs. Alice Mcynell does not desire
to draw mental line between men
and women. as she considers any diff
ference to be due to individuality and
not to sex. She says that it is possible
for women to excel in reasoning pow
er, and for men to fail in it, also for
women to be dull in perception and OBJ
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-22
B-4-U-Sleep

Investigate the large assortment of
furniture and bedding at the kitz-
meyer furniture store. We carry the
best and the latest styles in this line,
and anything that is not in stock will
be ordered at catalogue prices. We
also have large stock of blankets aud
quilts that We are selling very low. SO
investigate B-4-U-sleep and dream
of sending away.
Shirts made to order 10y Sam Cohn.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-22
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on Or
after August l, 1899, the Office, or
room. occupied by the County Assessor
situated in the county building, next
door to TIE store now occupied by
Joseph Platt, will be for rent. For
particulars apply to
GEO. w. COWING,
Clerk OF Board of County Com mission