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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01
Lost rIarriage certiflcate.

Areader at Hillside, I. T., writes to
enquirc l'If white man looses his mar
riage certificate how can he get on the
rolll'' In case of such contingency the
marriage could probably be proven by
witnesses, or by the district clerks rec
records. If, through the neglect of the
clerk, the proper records have not been
kept, it would be unjust to deprive man
Of citizenship, When the law has been
complied with it can generally be proven.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01

Il. c. Stretch went to Kansas City las
night,
Ask your grocer for Red Cross bal
blue. Large 2oz, package five cents
Frank BIllingslea has gone on visit
to southern Texas.
That sick headache is malaria, Try
Collins ague cure. DIV
Rem Couch is home from Kansas City
looking quite well.
When you 20 TO buy hluIngi ask, for
Red Cross ball blue. Large package
8 cents.
Aunt Sally Chandler went to Chelsea
today to visit some Of her children there.
Collins ague cure cures the kidneys,
works the liver, tones up the stomach
and purIfes the bowels. DIV
The Junior ball team defeated Welch
at Woodley yesterday II TOD,
Warm days and cool nights cause
malaria and chllls. Collins ague cure
will quickly cure you. DIV
Tom Byrd is back from ST. Louis and
other Missouri points.
Bids will be received tol euiedy
that is equal 10 DR.. Caldwell's syrup
pepsIn. For particulars ask Peoples
drug store. l
Paden Tolbert went with the prison
car to Columbus, Ohio.
Collins ague cure is an unfalllng
remedy for all liver and kidney
troubles and thorough blood pur-
iaer. DIV
Ed Lunday and John Landrum were in
from Klaus today.
The ladies wonder how Mrs.....
manages to preserve her youthful
looks. The secret is she takes Collins
agne cure, it keeps the system In per-
feet order.
Ed Blackmanis spendi r a few days
in Viaita. He isnow in the drug bus, J,
ness at Holdenville.
Plump cheeks, flushed with the
soft glow Of health. and pure COM
plexion make all women beautiful.
Herbine imparts strength and vital
ity to the system, and the rosy hue Of
health to the cheeks. Price SOC. DIV
You will feel better tomorrow, il
,ou take Collins Ague cure tonight.dw
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01
If YOU LOVE


anything that Is pretty,
and you are "sweet on"
A PRETTY GIRL
whose tastes are very
similar to yours,
BUY HER
one of those handsome
pictures at Ming's.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01
FOOD FOR THE THINKER.

No man can vote intelligently
unless he thinks intelligently. In
this time of "wars and rumors Of
wars'' the greatest aid to intelli-
gent thinking and the best food
for intelligent thought is that
newspaper which is the greatest
and best. Important political is-
sues are daily growing more i'm
portant. An intelligent under
standing of the policy of the ma
tion or a great political party is
something to be desired, and it is
the duty of every citizen to thor
oughly inform himself upon the
leading topics of the day.
The Semi Weekly Republic
the greatest Of all newspapers. Its
telegraphic and cable news service
excells that OF any other paper. 1t
prints new news fully-not imagi-
native occurances, but domestic
and world distant, fully authentic
Gated facts. The policies of the
great political parties are now be-
ing discussed. Now is the time
to subscribe for the best medium
Of keeping in touch with the whole
world, the Semi Weekly Republic.
No less worthy OF attention is.
the Republics Sunday magazine.
It is replele each issue with the
best Of special articles written by
by the best OF literary talent. Its
beautiful halt tone illustrations
have already made It famous, and
their q0alily and quantity will be
preserved. New features Of alb
sorbing attraction are illustrated
and enlarged upon in a manner
equal TO the high priced maga-
zines. Events Of current interest
are sci forth in entertaining style.
There is humor in its pages, too,
and for the heneli Of the ladies
the latest Paris fashions are each
week exquIsiiely illustrated and
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01
November eth 1899

Pepsln Syrup Co.
Dear Slrs:-I feel 10 my duty TO
write 10 yol aud ltt you know how
muck good your medicine has done
me. Twenty-three years ago / was
taken with some kind OF Stomach
trouble and tried everything ! heard
OF. They did me but little good.
Three years ago neuralgia set In on
me and got so poor and weak that !
could hard walk--couldn't work any.
My husband received Il hook through
the mail, advertising your medicine
and he sent our little boy TO the drug
store TO get one your ten cent bottles.
l began to use II. IL Is strange to say
but is the truth, the second dose /
took gave me lots Of relief. ! kept on
using 1t till / 1sed 1t nearly year
and now / am nearly as strong as !
used TO be and can do any kind OF
work. l recommed 1t to all, for it
seems to mel would cure anybody.
! have gotten several to use DR.. Cald-
wells syrup pepsln and they all say
It has done them so much good. God
bless DR.. Caldwell and'hls medicine
for doing SO much good.
Yours with respect,
Mrs. Isabel Wheley.
Freetown, Jackson b., Ind.
Sold by Peoples drug store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01

described. The Republic'a Sun.
day magazlne ID standard.
The subscription price OF the
Semi Weekly Rhu 30 ID 81 per
year. The Reb~oiIc Sunday ma
garIne 81 20 per- pear Both pa.
pers are now being offered at the
very low price OF $3.50 per year.
To secure this low rate both must
be ordereu and paid for at the
same time. Address all orders 10
the Republic, ~. Louis. Mo.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01

Pleased with the success of yes
terday's roping contest, the peo-
pie of Vinita are now clamoring
for two days tournament to be
arranged for date during the
coming fall. The success OF such
movement can be assured.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01
BUY HER
pictures al MIng,s.

It is one thing for congress to
make laws for the Indian Terri.
tory and quite another for corps
oil clerks in the department at
Washington to construe them and
lay down rules for their applica-
tion, which destroy whatever good
effect they originally intended.
In passing laws, If congress could
adept the plan Of the old man who
made his will in which he be-
quethed everything to his wife
and forbade others from putting a
finger in the pie. it would have an
exceedingly wholesome effect.
There has been plenty of legisla-
tion for the settlement OF Indian
Territory affairs il we could have
it applied as the makers intended.
1t is the red tape and not the laws
that are a burden to the people
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01

Nothing SO thoroughly removes the
malarial germ from the system as
Prickly Ash bitters. 1t gives life and
action to the torpid liver, strengthens
and assists the kidneys to properly
cleans the blood, gives tone to the
stomach, purides the bowels and pro-
NOTES good appetite, vigor and cheer
fulness.Sold by Chapman&Brlggs.dw
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01

Do The merchants of the country sell
more New Home" sewing machines
than they do Of all ether makes' Be
cans. their customers know the New
Home" IS the best and viii have no
other. For safe BY E. ~ Wing Furni-
tnre CO.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01

James Fitzgerald, a son-in-law
Off. J. McAlester, Of McAlester,
was struck by a bolt of lightning
and killed at Little Rock Sunday.
He was in the employ ofthe Cboc-
taw railway.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01
NATIONAL TICKET.
For President,
wm. JENNINGS BRYAN.
For Vice President,
ADLAI STEVENSON.

About the only sufferers from
the enforcement Of the tribal tax
law is the haymen, and they are
the class least able TO stand ii.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01

A we'll improved farm, good bearing
orchard, an abundance Of small fruit
just marketed 5000 worth Of black
berries. To trade for town property
in Vlnita. S. A. Perry, Big Cabin,
1T 40-d&w2
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01

"What's In a name?" The word
''bltters' does not always indicate
something harsh and dlsagreeable.
Prickly ash bItters Is proof OF this.
it cleanses, strengthens and regulates
the system thoroughly. yet 1t is so
pleasant the most delicate stomach
Will not object TO It. Sold by Chap
man & Briggs. wd
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-01

Eighty Thousand mules and
horses have been received at the
st. Louis market during the last
seven months. It is a record
breaker. tits an average Of 1142S
per month and on a basis Of 1877, =
900 a wear.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
CONVENTION.
CONSTITUTIONAL

From the Mobile Register.
 . The General Assembly having passed the act calling an election of the people to de- eide whether Alabama shall have a new constitution and Acting Governor Jelks having signifed his intention of signing the act, we shall at last heve an expression of act, we shall at least have an expression of subject. If the people want new consti- tuition, 1t will be their privilege to say so If they do not want 1t, the matter will be disposed of and cease to agitate the public mind. All we asked for a former occa- sion was that the opportunity to vote on this subject be given the people. The then Governor thought the time not ripe for this, and put his influence to work against the proposition, and, after the Legislature had decided to call such an election, it was re-assembled, and persuaded to re- verse its action. Now, however, a new Legislature has taken the proper steps, and we shall have a vote upon the question. We have no reason for thinking that that vote will be in the negative. In fact we believe that there is a general desire on the part of the people that we have a new constitution, and that the vexed question of suffrage be regulated so that they may no longer be dominated by the race ques- ton. It is said by some that there is no fear of trouble from the presence of the question, but we have not had a trial of the matter The time may come-in fact, it was threatened during the last few years-when the whites may become divid- ed on some vital issue, in which case the ignorant negro vote will be used, and, of course, will have to be rewarded; or, it will be fctitiously used, and the cry of fraud will be raised, and then will be revo- lution. It is altogether much better for us to get rid of the possibility of this sort of trouble, and we can get rid of it by means of a new constitution, the clauses of which will restrict the suffrage and give us political freedom,
The age-herald., 1900-12-13

a thorough Investigation. If it can devise a plan by which the university can be di- voreed altogether and for all time from politics, it will have rendered it and the State a great service. If 1t cannot do this it may as well report in favor of closing the doors of the institution, for pull will ruin 1t anyway.
 This crisis in the university should de- termine it's fate. It is perhaps timely crisis, for 1t comes just before the legisla- tive recess, thus affording ample time for an investigation of a searching and valua- ble nature. Let us hope the joint commit- tee fully appreciates the importance of the work entrusted to 1t. It should deal with the future as well as the present. It should endeavor to place the institution on foun- dation that will command public confi- dence. and 1t can do that in only one way take 1t out of politics.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
Reapportionment in Congress.

The Republicans still hope to pass re- apportionment bill before the Christmas re- cess, although there are wide disagreements among them as to the basis of representa- ton. One lot desires to keep the House down, for various reasons, to it's present sentation POS, ,917, and on that basis Alabama would hold a member on a large fraction. This basis would however, deprive Ohio, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Maine, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky and Virginia of a member each, and it is wholly safe to say that such a basis will not be adopted Congressman Hopkins, chairman of the committee that has charge of the appor- tionment bill, seems to favor such a basis, however. He says "it would be inconvenient and expensive to enlarge the membership of the House. The number proposed would increase the cost of Congress at least $1OO0,- GOO and crowd the hall of the House, It re- quires a majority vote to pass any legisla- ton, and with a House of nearly 400 mem bers it would require the constant presence of almost 200 members. Experience has taught us that 1t is difficult to keep such a large number on hand all the time"
 The better probability is the adoption of a basis that will not cut down any states representation. Such basis would be about 195, GOO, calling for 3S6 members, or about 390 when Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mex ico are admitted as states.
 So wide and divergent are the differences over an apportionment bill in the Repub- Hean party it is believed a caucus will be called soon, and if the caucus can agree upon a basis no doubt a bill can be pushed through before the holiday recess.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
EE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN AlAB MA
Hazinu at West Point.

The country and Congress has at last been aroused by that particular form of idocy commonly known as hazing, and neither will be satisfied by army reports made in the case of Cadet Booze of Penn- sylvania. The cadet is dead, and his tes timony cannot be procured, and the entire concern at West Point is banded together to prevent the real facts from coming out. The Secretary of War, appalled, by the storm of indignation which has arisen over the death of the young cadet, has appointed commission headed by Gen eral Brooke, but the country will give lit- tie consideration to it's findings, for one army officer can be trusted to shield anoth- CT army officer in all cases where dis honesty is not charged. The labors of the Brooke commission will therefore be of little popular value.
 But the House has named committee of five consisting of Messrs, Marsh of Illinois, Smith of Iowa. Drlggs of New York, Wag ner of Pennsylvania, and Clayton of Ala bama MT. Driggs will probe the matter, and also the practice of hazing which the committee is authorized to investigate and consider by the terms of the resolution. MT. Wagner appointed Cadet Booze. MT. Clayton is a native of Alabama and was educated at West Point. In the debate over the resolution he showed an inclina- ton to stand by Colonel Mills and the West Point view of the case, The inclination of Messrs Marsh and Smith are unknown. AL together it is safe to say that the truth will be brought out if it can be brought out by anybody.
 Until then the facts of the case will not be known, one side asserting one thing, and the other side another The appoint ment of the special committee is in the in- terest of the truth and of the suppression of a practice that is as brutal as 1t is ddotic. MT. Driggs did not hesitate to say on the floor of Congress that he would be in favor of abolishing the academy if the brutal practices could not be stopped
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
EGGS IS EGGS.
From the New York commercal-Adver-

From the New York Commercial tiser.
 "New-laid eggs" fresh eggs' and just ''eggs"-every housekeeper knows the diff ference in quality and in price. Sometimes "'strictly" is put fin one of the first two labels by protesting grocer who would in- crease his honest profits. but we believe that the above nomenclature Is common to all parts of the country. The point is that it will not be long before all eggs will be sold as "eggs," and the consumers may have them poached or soft+boiled with an easy conscience and confident palate, may eschew long diet of fried and scrambled eggs and of dubious omelets.
 An Englishman has invented a process by which eggs may be kept fresh for an in- definite time, and this without the use of cold storage, that snare and deusion so far as eggs are concerned, or the use of chemicals that impart weird fiavors to this important article of food. It will no longer be necessary for even the least favored boarder to crack with care and caution the shell of his matutinal food. It may be a year old, or two years or five years, yet will it be as if it's proud parent had clucked dher maternal joy but the day before. It Is an invention worthy of the closing year of great century, and if it should bring sor- row to the humorest that will be n.ore than offset by the joy upspringng in the bosoms of the boarders and tragedians.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
WORLDS MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY.

From the Baltimore Herald.
 Washington is unquestionably the most beautiful city in the world Its public build ings are upon a scale of magniicance never attempted in any European capital. Its park system is of the most sumptuous char acter. No other city in the world has so many splendid monuments. Its streets are the most perfect ever known in ancient or modern times. Though Washington un- doubtedly had a mental forecast of what was in store for the capital which he laid out. it Is probable that even tne father of his country builded better than he knew.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
tffairs in the University.

The condition of affairs at Tuskaloosa, in the State University, is deplorable. It is mot going too far to say that it has long been deplorable. The institution has long been football of politics, and this has culminated at last in rebellion of stu dents. Students may not always be correct in their conclusions. but To one doubts their honesty of purpose. and TO ore need doubt that their eyes are wide open.
 A suspension of public opinion IS how ever best until the joint committee appoint ed at the suggestion of Mir. Dill has re- ported This committee consists of five Senators and five Representatives. includ- ing the speaker of the House and the pres i6ent of the Senate. It has power to ad- minister oaths, and to send for persons and papers.
 If the university is to be saved from the delunition bow vows it must be lifted out cf politics. and kept above and out of 1t. The power of the joint committee is ample, and It has plenty of time in which to make
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
MORGAN AGAINST WALKER.
Senator Has His Way With the Mobile
 CoIlectorship.

Washington, December 12-(Special)- )-The fight over the Mobile collectorship, which is interesting Alabama Democrats as we'll as Alabama Republicans seems, in it's last development, to have taken on something of a Morgan versus Johnston atmosphere. Senator Morgan has taken unusually active interest in behalf of Bob Houston, of Birm- ingham, and the fact that former Governor Johnston has protested against HoustQn's s appointment has led to all the greater ac
 tivity on the part of the Senator, who, as rule, does not bother himself with matters of this character. Some of the strong ad- ministration influences have been favorable to Ben Walker, but 1t is said that Senator Morgan has assured them he will oppose Walker to the end and would fight his con- firmation if his name is sent in The Presi- dent is anxious to do whatever Senator Morgan wishes and unless Senator Nor gan's opposition can be withdrawn there seems no chance for Walker. The Senator has told some of Walkers friends that in case Houston does not get the appoint ment he will favor somebody else than Walker. Just who his second choice is he has not indicated. N1
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
THE OLD GUITAR.

By James Whitcomb Riley. Neglected now Is the old guitar, And modering into decay; Fretted with many rift and scar That the dull dust bides away. While the spider spins a silver star In its silent lips today. The keys hold only nerveless strings The sinews of brave old airs Are pulseless now; and the scarf that
 clings
 So closely here declares A sad regret in its ravelings And the faded hue it wears. But the old guitar, with lenient grace. Has cherished smile for me; And it's features hint of fairer face That comes with memory Of a fiower-and-perfume-h haunted place And a moonlit balcony. Music sweeter than words confess Or the minstrels powers invent, Thrilled here once at the light caress Of the fairy hands that lent This excuse for the kiss press On the dear old instrument.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 Don't run if you want to catch your breath.
 An event is a circumstance that seldom happens.
 No matter how tall man is he is not above criticism.
 After nine days of wonder the puppy gets his eyes opened
 The fire of genius isn't always capable of making the pot boil. Cultivate small peasantries if you would be happy; great ones seldom last long. Modesty In a woman is like the color on her cheek-decidedly becoming if not put on.
 l An old bachelor says that a widow will jump at an offer of marriage quicker than she will at a mouse. It doesn't require much philosophy to take things as they come, but 1t requires a lot of 1t to part with them as they go.
The age-herald., 1900-12-13

great and lasting benefit to the South no man who was present can doubt; and am confident that it's influence for good will be instant and will continue. The question now engaging our most serious attention is the location of the headquarters of our league of industry. Atlanta, Chattanooga, Memphis. New Orleans, and all the principal cities of the South are eager ly anxious to secure the headquarters; but Birmingham, being the natural centre of the industrial South, has the strongest material claims for the dis tinction of being made the place of head quarters, and doubtless Birmingham will not be so shortsighted and improvident as not to put forth the proper efforts! Bir- mingham ought to have the headquarters, has natural right to the location, but Bir- mingham must do something for itself in the matter. Other cities are eager for the general offices and would do all that Is needful to secure them, and Birmingham will have to do something if the offices are to be located here.
 "The presence of the headquarters In Birmingham would be a ceaseless and very great advertisement of Birmingham-an ad- vertisement which would reach all over the industrial worldp
 Dr. I. D. Morgan, the veteran physician of Eutaw, and distinguished Confederate veteran, is spending two or three days in Birmingham, in resting from a very busy practice.
 " Roscoe who ate 'em alive, is agaln dead, and his latest death occurred in Geor-
 ofd lounger last night. "tEverybody who dies at all dies in Georgia or has kinfolk in that State, mainly in Tlanter. The son of the sun and grandpa of the moon, Emperor or China, has a distant relative living some where in the wilds of Fulton County, near Peachtree street. This Roscoe of many (Georgia) deaths is alleged to have borne the name of Edward Swanson, a strikingly suspicious fiction based on Emma Sansom, the heroine. A grapevine special from Fort Valley says of Swanson that he picked out of the wired cager of writhing snakes a huge rattler and proceeded to toy with him as he had did others and the rattler bit him dead. The story is probably as false to fact as it is to syntax, and we shall have Roscoe here in Birmingham's next good SnOW-tlI1e.
 Vice-President T. H. Spencer and Secre- tary J. A Jones of the Birmingham Retail Grocers' Association have gone to Chat tanooga to attend the annual banquet or the corresponding association in that city. The banquet will take place tonight, and it promises to be a brilliant and happy event. The Birmingham association is un- derstood to be in a most fiourishing condi- tion, and certainly it will be we'll repre- sented by MT. Spencer and MT. Jones at the Chattanooga feast.
 Louis c. Cardinal, a leading young rail- road man of Montgomery, is in town.
 Manager M. Clifford, who will give up the Florence Hotel January 1, contemplates going to Charleston or Augusta to reside.