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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26
Killed bY EXPLOSION.

NEW YORK, July 24-Just after the
close Of the Larchmont Yacht club regat,
tn last evening a naphtha launch contain.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Grove of Center
avenue, New Rochelle, and their 16-year.
old son, Clinton, exploded off Premium
point, the residence of Oliver Iselin, Jr.
Mrs. Grove and her son were instantly
killed and frightfully mangled. Mr..
Grove was hurled into the water. His
thigh was fractured, and he was internal.
ly injured. 1t is believed that his injuries
ore fatal
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26
The Monsoon Favorable.

LONDON, July 24.-The viceroy OF
India, Baron Curzon of Kedleston, tele.
graphs to Lord George Hamilton, secre-
tary of state for India, that the mon
soon continues favorable this week ex.
cept in Gujerat, Kathiawar, Baroda and
Rajputana West, where cultivation is at
n standstill and rain is greatly needed
for fodder. The number on the famine
relief list now reaches 6,2S1 900.
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Yenr.s Trade over Two Billions.

WASHINGTON, July 21.-The total
foreign commerce of the United States
during the fiscal year 1900 exceeds by
rs 2-3 per cent that Of any preceding
year, being S320,00O,000 greater than
that of 1889, the heaviest one on record
preceding the one which has just ended
The total commerce of the year, as shown
by the figures of the treasury bureau Of
statistics, is s., 244, 1913, 800.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26
Exclusive society is always to be found in

Exclusive society is always to be found in
Buchanan, Mich, May 22.
Genessee Pure Food Co, lie Roy, n. Y:
Gentlemen My mama has been great
coffee drinker and has found it very injurious.
Having used several packages of your Grain.
0, the drink that takes the place of coffee,
she finds it much Better for herself and for
us children to drink. She has gwen up cof-
lee drinking entirely. We use package Of
Grain'O every week. | am ten years old
Yours resp cfully,
dIej At FANNIE WILLIAMS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26
SIrangIed In Its Crib.

ITHACA, n. Y, July pa peculiar
accident occurred here when the S-month.
old son of Frank Romer of Albany street
was strangled to death in his crib. The
child caught It's head between the side
Stats of the crib and was strangled be.
fore il was noticed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26
Youthful Life savers.

UTICA, n. Y, July 24.-Wilie Shall
lie, aged years, was saved from drown
ing in the canal by two companions, aged
10, who lay on the bank and pulled him
out when he came up the first time
They will be awarded life savers medals
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

TRY ALIENS Foor- -EAsE-A powder 70
be shaken into the shoes. Your feet iee
swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired ea;l
ly. If you have smarting feet or t'ga'
shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t coolS ire
feet and makes walking easy. Cures swollen,
sweating feet, ingrowing nails, blisters and
callous spots. Relieves corns and baniOns
of all pain and gives rest and comfort Try
it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shGe
stores for 25c. Trial package free. Al,
dress Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. V a'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

There have been poultry books printed
costing fifteen dollars and more but there
never has been one at any price with more
beautifully colored reproductions of poultry,
than those found in Biggle Poultry Book, an
announcement of which appears in another
column. The paintings were made direct
from best birds Of the different breeds, and
the coloring and characteristic shape of each
breed are perfect. AS for the text. there
never was book printed containing more
practical, leve-headed information. Its
chapters include, Eggs for Hatching,"
"Hatching the Eggs" Scare of Chicks
with Hens and Brooders, "The Successful
Care of Incubators," "The Farmers Flock, 4"
"TheVillage Henne. y" chapters on Breeds" I"
on "Fattening and Marketing" and eds
eases and Remedies" with the old and new
school methods of treatment. One man
wrote the publishers that, "The notices
alone at each chapter heading were worth
the cost Of the book" Twenty thousand
copies of this admirable work have been
printed" The price is so cents, by mail;
address the publishers, Wilmer Atkinson
Co., Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

DISTRESSING STOMACH DISEASE -PernI'
nently cured by the mastery power OF oou,I
American Nervine Tonic. lnyallds nee"
suffer no longer, because this great remeiy
can cure them all. 1t is a cure for the wnoY'
world of stomach weakness and indisesuCC,n,
The cure begins with the first dose ! n'
relief it brings is marvellous and surprising
1t makes no failure; never disappoin's Nv
matter how long you have suffered 20
cure is certain under the use of this SI'@.
lth-giving force Pleasant and "@!
safe Sold by c. A. Klein, druggist % .
West Main street, Bloomsburg, Pa ly4 y
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

OFF THE TRACK. This means disaster
and death when applied to fast express
train. 1t is equally serious when it refers to
people whose blood is disordered and who
consequently have pimples and sores, bad
stomachs, deranged kidneys, weak nerves
and that tired feeling. Hoods Sarsaparila
puts the wheels back on the track by making
pure, rich blood and curing these troubles.
Constipation is cured by Hoods Pills. 25c
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DR.. Humphreys

Specifies act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.
NO. CURES. PRICES.
1-Fevers. Congestions, Infiammations. rs
2-Worms. Worm Fever. Worm ColIc... .25
3-Teething, Collie, Crying, ,wakefulness .25
4-Diarrhea. OF Children or Adults. .25
7-Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. .25
S-Neuralgia. Toothache, Faceache.... .25
9-Headac che. Sick Headache, Vertigo. .25
10-Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. .25
11-suppressed or Painful Periods. .25
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods. ......... .25
13-Croup, Laryngitis. Hoarseness,. .25
14-salt Rheum. Eryslpelas, Eruptlons,. .25
15-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Pains. .... .25
16-Malaria, Chills, Fever and Ague .. .25
19-Cainrrh, Influenza, Cold In the Head .2J
O-WhOoping- Cough ........,.........,. .25
S7-kidney Diseases .........,,.,,,,,,.,., 20
Ss-NeryOus Debility. y..,.........,....",,.1.O 90
3O-urinary Weakness. Wettlng Bed. .25
77-Grip. Hay Fever. er.,,,..........,..,...,.,, .25
DR.. Humphreys Manual OF all Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free.
sold by druggists, or sent on receipt OF price.
Hnmphreys' Med. Co., Cor. William John Sts-,
New York,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

The poet appears to have mo writes that
the editor is bound to respect.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

All men are not homeless, but some men
are home less than others.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26
HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
lousness, Indigestion, headache
Easy to take, easy to operate. 2ee'

A pointer on the races generally turns out
to be disappointer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

When man has money to burn, he can
usually ignite it with poker chips.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

RELIEF IN SIX Hours. distressing kla,
ney and bladder diseases relieved ID hy;I. a.
hours by .'New Great South American ut hut
ney Cure" 1t is great surprise, on ac'oua,
of its exceeding promptness in relieving Pa.
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male o,t o.
male. Relieves retention OF water ann .oJ
Immediately. If you want quick rehei "p
cure this is the remedy. Sold by =. ~
Klein, druggist, I2S w. Main ST. blUU'''
burg, Pa. 70 ~
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

In financial circles you will find shar per-
even when the market is dull.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

It's the hard rubs OF the world that maKe'
a man bright.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

When man joins suicide club Ms ~
quaintances are usually glad to hear H.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

It's poor thermometer that wont "'''
both ways.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

Rev. John Reid, Jr,, of Great Falls Mou'I
recommended Ely's Cream Balm 10 M ,o.i.
can emphasize his statement. 'lt Is poI1n y
tive cure for catarrh if used as dirG'tSa De-,
Rev. Francis w. Poole, Pastor Cen'r" ''''
Church, Helena, Mont" .,s [
After using Ely's Cream Balm SIX We Ie.soh
believe myself cured of catarrh' yJ}.'F
Stewart, Grand Ave, Buffalo, New ! o'N' ,.s,.
The Balm does not irritate or cause "a hy
ing. Sold by druggists at soc, or ma'tSo w. Vork.
Ely Brothers, 50 Warren street, Ne" ''''
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

Lingering too much before the bar is the
surest way for man to get behind them.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-01
CITY NEWS.

Have you been to Newcomer's7
Secondhand pianos at Whitson Music
company. As low as 50 per month.
Prescriptions prepared at Mathews
Pure Drug Pharmacy by graduate
pharmacists on.y.
c. A. Grande. 300 North Broadway.
fine liq.ors ani cigars. Fresh limo for
sale, Furiishsd roomA for ren
Wanted-Pupils for violin and man
do.in. Inquire Of Miss Violstts Strauss.
No. 9l4 North Second street.
Smyrna and Administer rugs; bas
shipment just received: new goods:
good styles; standard quality. Albert
Faber. Grant bulldiag.
The largest stock Of carpets, linolsum.
oil cloths, rugs and mating to select
from. Albert Faber, 2O5 West Railroad
n
Gentlemenl Now Is the time TO place
your order. Our clothing pleases AND
the prices talk. Nettleton Tailoring
agency. 215 south Second street.
NJ. X. PARRAMoRE. TEACHER OF
violin mandolin and guitar. Studio,
2ish West Silver avenus Music fur.
nished on all occasions. Dances a
pseialty
When making out your list of Christ
mas presents, remember that the mos
welcome gift Is something useful-s
pair Of shoes or slippers. Our stock Of
these articles l. e0mp!ste and our prices
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-01
LOCAL PARkGR APHS.

Victor sails. extensive sheep raiser of
Valencia county. Is in the city. coming
up from the south this morning, n
putting his name on Sturges' European
register.
The Epworth League OF the Lead ave
nue. NJ. T.. church is entertaining he
old ladies' of the church. especially the
s%hut-in-ones this afternoon. They seem
to be greatly enjoying themselves.
Miss Lillian Mortimer will be seen to-
night in her very best play. The Little
Monnshlner," a comedy drama present.
ing the following characters; First
Families" THE 'Ristocrats," THE
M~oonshiners." and the Revenue on
GERS" that dwell In the nelghborhood
Of the Black mountains Of North Caro-
lima, where Illicit whisky distilling Is
carried on extensively. Most OF the
characters being new to the stage. and
judging from the performances OF
"Frou Frou" and in Mlzzoura,' Miss
Mortimer will be very fine in "The Lit
tie Moonshiner."
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-01
Ruppe for Rs.

The Jemez Hot Springs stage
leaves HON The First street stables
every Monday at S o'clock a. m.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-01
Going Out of Business.

are as low as possible. G, Mays pop
priced shoe store, EOS West Rail
road avenue
Hon. w. A. Clark, OF Montana, who
Is the owner of extensive copper mines
at Jerome, Arizona, and coal mines at
Clarkville, Mckinley county. Is *
pected to pass through this city going
east tomorrow morning. Col. ]. NJ.
Moore, an old friend, will meet the
distinguished Montana gentleman at
the local depot.
There will be a special meeting OF AL
buquerque lodge No. 46i, II. L. q. Elks
at X. OF p. hall Sunday afternoon at
3 y. m, for the purpose OF holding me-
mortal services. All members request
ed to attend. Visiting Elks cordially
invited. BY order of the exalted ruler.
c. w. Medler, secretary.
The Zeiger Cafe is the one place In
this city that Is headquarters for al.
the up-to-date news. IL you wish to
learn the latest or meet a friend to-
night. you will ave time by calling
there. Choice OF bar goods on tap
Special hot free lunch tonight,
Miss Edith Renner, who was absent
from the city for the past two months,
, returned last night. and h reports
having had a fine vacation. She visit
ed relatives In st. Louis, Chicago. Mil
waukee. and incidentally made a short
trip to Joplin, Mo.
Lay IN your months supply from US,
We can save you money n give you
the finest goods packed. Remember We
are sole agents for the famous Punch
brand OF canned goods. Call and inves-
tigate for yourself. The Jaffa Grocery
company.
The handsome decorations at the
White Elephant are completed, and
they are the finest in town. SO Is the
Saturday night hot free lunch. DROP
In there tonight and inspect both OF
these features.
Frank H.. Strong, who visited south
ern California and enjoyed a well mer-
tied vacation, returned to the city this
morning. He looks younger than ever
having been shorn OF a fine moustach,
while away.
Mrs, ]. w. Bradbury, after a visit tC
oklahoma. returned to the city last
night, and registered at Sturges' Euro,
pean. Mr.. Bradbury is connected with
the Santa Fe Pacific, stationed At Win.
slow.
Judge ]. w Crumpacker and wife
who enjoyed the Thanksgiving holidays
with Chief Justice W j. Mills and wife
at Las Vegas. returned to the city las.
night.
The Little Moonshiner" at Neher'i
opera house this evening, Miss LllllaI
Mortimer Is the star OF this play. 4
big crowd ought to attend.
II. A. Clark, representing the SINCE
Manufacturing company, returned thi
morning after a successful business tril
to the southern counties.
Jack Creighton, in business In Bland
came In from the north last night. an,
put up at sturges' European. lie vii
remain several days,
An elegant souvenir will be givel
with every purchase OF 25 cents or owe
next Saturday at ]. II. O'Reilly g. co.
drug store.
/ NJ. V. Il. Benson, a well known fir
Insurance adjuster from Denver, Is Il
the city, stepping at the Grand Central
Always good, but tonight extra fine
will be the hot free lunch at the Whit
Elephant.
No tuberculosis P~reservaline or col
oring In Matthews Jersey milk.
souvenir day at J, H., o'Reilly & CO.
Saturday. December the Sth.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-01
Foot Hall Game,

The football team OF the New Mexico
Agricultural college. who played a fine
game with the Normal school eleven at
Las Vegas Thanksgiving afternoon,
came in from the north last night, and
are playing the local government In
dian school team at the fair grounds
this afternoon before quite a large
crowd OF spectators.
The line up OF the visitors is as fol-
lows. Stinnett, center; Walker, right
guard; Hart, left guard; Miller, right
tackle; Metcalfe. left tackle; Gamboa,
right end Drummer, left end; MacGre-
gor, quarterback ana captain; Newton,
right halfback; Hubbard, letthalf-
back; Sutherland, fullbsek, The sub.
stitutes are Clark, Isaacs. Howard and
snow,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-01
|;E|;;!!S1z'|E!3,!!!'!I!
W ~
Trade Winning Values.

That's the kind of Shoes we sell, they are all good,
stylish, handsomely finished shoes, rich in appearance and
just what you want. We have studied your fads aud fan
cies and like TO cater to them in a busine ss-lke way; we
want your trade. To-day we quote prices that can not be
discounted by any reliable firm.
Ladies' genuine Dongola, a dressy, stylish Shoe .........Y I a
Ladies' Vci Kid, Int. turn, swell and wears well. ......... a o.
Ladies Browns Vci Kid, hand turn or extension sales. 80. 4 S
Mems Wax Calf, comfortable, durable and neat. ... I 9
Mems Kangaroo Calf, soft and tough .................. 2 a
Mems 6 RUNE Box Calf, Welt, regular value, SIS oo.......a 6
Chldren's Calf and Kangaroo, will not skin, from 6Sc to-. I =
Per Shoes and Slippers, of all sizes, from csc to.......... 1
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-01
Holiday Waist Sale.

We have made great preparations 10 make 4 ii Sale the
Success Of the Season. We have put on Sale every
silk and Flannel Waist in the House, at Ppices Which
Are Bound to Sell Them, We have the very latest Pari-
sian creations in Tafetas and Fancy Silk and French Elan
mel Waists, which are both pleasing to the eye and purse.
1t is our aim to put these High Standard Waists in each
of all, and the only way TO do it is to cut down the price.
Below we give a lew prices which will make it possible
for Everyone to buy a desirable Xmas present for little
money.
Plain Colored Taaeta, worth $3.50, at........."........ SO os
Plain Colored Corded Ta6eta worth So 50, at........... S 10
Fancy Corded Taffeta, worth $1,000, at.............. 7 50
Very Beautiful Tafeta, worth 1850, at ................. 9 20
The Very Latest White Silk Tafeta worth S,6 % a, r, re
Over Colored Silk Taaeta
Our Black Silk Waist, range in price from $3.50 to....... IS oo
Our Flannel Waists have been reduced to prices which
have never been equaled in the city. All we ask is that
you give us a call; We will be glad 20 show you any goods,
even il you do not intend to buy.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-01

San Francisco, Dec. l-Charles II.
Cummings. a school boy. died this
morning from injuries received on the
Thanksgiving day disaster, making the
number Of fatalities nineteen.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-01

Fine split cord wood at $3.50 per cord
delivered; sawed and split; ready fol-
use; a speciality.
JOHN 9. BEAVEN,
Phones; Colorado No. 4 and 1s3; Au-
tomato. 266.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-01

The White Elephant will be wide
open tonight. Don't miss the hot free
lunch.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-01
Free Lessons.

In embroidery and lace will be given
for two weeks. Mrs. Maker, EOS North
Second street.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-01

Hot free lunch and the choicest OF
wet goods for the hungry and thirsty
at the Zelger cafe tonight.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-24

The purchasing power of money in the
seventeenth century is shown by an
article in Ladies' Home Journal, on the
tulip craze IN Holland, which reached
It's height about 1894 At a sale of
bulbs about that date, single one of
the Viceroy variety was purchased bv
delivering to the seller 200 bushels Of
wheat 400 bushels of rye, four fat pigs
eight fat oxen, 19 fat sheep, two hogs
heads Of wine, two barrels of beer 500
pounds Of butter, one bedstead with
piiiows, mattresses, blankets, ETC., 100
pounos Of cheese, one suit Of clothes
anp one silver goblet. The money value
OF the bulb was 81 900, but as the pur-
chaser did not have the cash the seller
was willing to accept its equivalent in
lhe form just recited, Notwithstanding
that it was somewhat bulky and diver, !
iifed.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-24

the perpetual accompaniment OF their
pell anklets, stringed instruments and
tom-toms. One OF the most unique
features was the bazar OF the sweet
meat sellers. Not to be done out Of
their business because the feat was
isolated in the middle Of the Ganges
they took their entire shops afoat
ana the pyramids of light brown
Jumps OF sugared cream seemed to
anord q continual source Of comfort
to the festive.
HAD quietly withwrawn ten min
utes earlier ! should have enjoyed the
perfect illusion OF having lived an
evening in the sixteenth century; but
alasl the incongruous nineteenth CEN
tury note so prevalent in the orient
was heard in crash of rawhide and
brass, and a blizzard of metallic dis
cord out of which / was able to pick
up fragments of we Won't Go Home
Til Morning. l besought the boat
men, who seemed enchanted, to hurry
me away into the blaclness of the
night"
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-24

petersburg, ILL.,, Oct 10, 1899. Pep
SIN Syrup Co., Monticello, Ill,
Gentlemen Our baby Esther has
never tasted a drop of medicine other
than Dr. Caldwell's sprup pepsin for
more than q year. IL entirely cured
her Of constipation. She is a lovely
child, and since I gave her your med,
ecine she has been perfectly healthy,
although she had not been well and
strong until we began using it. We
know OF others who are using it with
equally good results. Wishing Won
success, Gratefully yours, Mrs. G. A.
rruckmdller. Sold by Peoples drug
tore. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-24

! II you viii only pack things in
small boxes" says the woman who
knows how to move, you will have
the men who move you in compare
lively beatifc state Of mind. Books.
for instance. 1t is strange, but every
woman who has books to move i'm
mediately gets the biggest box she
can md for them. Books are heavy
anyway and big boxes are liable to
break with their weight, and it is al
most impossible to move them. They
Will fit just as well into small square
boxes in which packages of starch
or oatmeal have come, and they will
pack into the moving van better and
the men can handle great numbers of
them with little trouble" Detroit
Free Press.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-24

The progress Of the great street
car strike in St. Louis was marked
0y more fatalities yesterday. An
officer was killed outright and a
boy fatally wounded. The situa.
ton is now worse than ever and
IT begins to look like the govern
ment would have to interfere.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-24
CHAPMAN & BRIGGS Special Agents

aside from this, the fact that Atoka
was not an Incorporated town and
Its streets and boundaries had no
legal status would in his opinion
nave been sufficient to preclude
interference by the courts with the
plat made by the commission.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-24

The Presbyterian general assem-
bly, in session at St. Louis, yester.
day voted down the proposition to
take definite action looking to the
revision Of the Westminster con-
fession Of faith. The whole mat
ter was referred to committee
which will report at the next
meeting Of the assembly year
hence.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-24

The news from Washington to-
day indicates that the Cherokee
and Creek treaties will be report.
ed favorably by the joint commit
tee # some unforeseen opp osi-
tion does not develop the chances
are good for their ratification by
congress. The real contest how.
ever, will be when the Cherokees
vote upon the proposition. There
seems to much opposition to the
Cherokee agreement as it came
from the committees.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-24

The Indian appropriation bill
as agreed on by the conferees car
rles townsite provision that the
secretary of the interior shall
cause to be surveyed the towns in
the Choctaw, Chickasaw Creek and
Cherokee nations with popula-
ton Of 200 and over. A commits.
sion shall be appointed and lots
appraised and sold for the benefit
of the tribe.