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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10

Last Tuesday morning fire orig
mated in the United States court
house at Center destroying that
building and spread in each di-
rection consuming everything in
its wake until checked by vacant
blocks. The court house was the
property of Commissioner U. G.
VIM, who had no insurance. B.
Beck lost heavily, $500 insurance
on stock J. G. Johnson losses
$500, insurance 5000; John Burks,
business house burned, insurance
$500; Kiser Bros, blacksmith shop,
no insurance. One resturantand
ons grocery store were burned,
owners names unknown. The ori.
gin of the fire is unknown.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10
WagOner Court.

Wagner Sayings.
There has been very little court
proceedings to report except the
Nose Miller murder case, in which
he is charged with the killing Zack
Taylor at Melvin nearly two years
ago.
Out of the regular pannel about
five jurors have been accepted, and
up to this writing, A o'clock, eight
jurors in all have been drawn.
There is a large number of Witness.
to be examined after the jury has
been selected, so the case will not
likely be disposed 6 before Mon
day Bradley & Lanford and De-
Roos Bailey are conducting the
prosecution in this case, while }.
Warren Reed Of Fort Smith and
W. Z Luton are the COUNCILS for
the defense.
The case is being watched with
much interest.
The case against Frank Coins,
charged with disposing Of mort
gagged properly. was transferred 10
Muskogee.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10

The town Of Kos, the capital Of the
small Turkish island Of that name "
ing of the coast of Asia Minor, pos
sesses the Oldest tree in the world. I'm
der its shade Hippocrates inculcated his
disciples in his methods and views
concerning the healing art 2,o00 years
ago. Tradition carries the age of the
tree back to the time Of Aesculapius
(of whom Hippocrates was a lineal de-
scendant), which would add some 400
years TO its age. A great part Of The
trunk is built round. and there is
fountain known as Hippocrates' foun-
tain. The circumference of the trunk
is 30 feet. and there are two main low
er branches, which are supported by
masonry columHs.-Albany Argus.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10
WHAT FOoLs WE MoRTALs BE.
Got Too ConndinR and
blade Himself Out n
Villain.

"There, my dear, that's for YOU"
Mrs. Dimpeton took the five yellow
$40 gold pieces in her hand, and, as
they clinked together with that soft
musical sound than which no harmony
4 is sweeter, her eyes filed with tears
as she lovingly looked up at her hus-
band.
Dear" she said, tremulously, "how
! good this is Of you. This has taken
such load from my mind
Dimpleton looked at her question
ingly.
"Wel, what is it, dear2" he said, en-
couragingly.
ITO tell the truth, +" said Mrs. Dimple-
ton, Il ran up little bill that / kept
from you, and-well, this will pay it.
And now feel so guilty. I've deceived
you, dear"
Never mind" replied Dimpleton,
kindly. This will fix it up all right.
I'm sure you didn't mean to deceive
me-"
But Mrs. Dimpleton's heart had been
touched by the unexpected gift, and
her woman's conscience did not let her
off so easy.
ITO think" she sobbed, "that
should have done such thing. am a
wretchl"
Dimpleton was but human, and the
sight of woman's tears was too much
for him. Besides, he was in one of
those generous moods SO fatal in the
long run to married men.
MY DEAR he said, gently, "don't
feel bad about little thing like that. |
We are none Of us perfect Why, there
have been times when have deceived
you"
Il don't believe it," sighed his wife.
Dimpleton's mood rose within him
to the proportions of spring freshet.
But j have" he persisted. Il can
assure you that | am not a whit bet
ter than you, and I'm probably worse.
Yes, worse. Take my smoking, for
example. I've always led you to be-
lieve that | smoked only two cigars
o day, when in reality / smoke is, and
have for years. And then the other
night, when l told you l had been at
the office, l hadn't been~ | was at the
theater with an old classmate. Not
only that, dear; but think of It'll Ihave
been playing poker with the boys every
Saturday night since we have been mar
ried, and you haven't known a word
lbout it,"
Mrs. Dimpleton rose from her chair,
irew herself up to her full height and
started for the door.
''Why, what's the matter?" said Dim
)leton.
THE matterl" exclaimed his wife,
cornfully "You villainl To think
We trusted you all these years. Why,
III never have another particle of re-
pect for you the longest day 1 live!"
Brooklyn Life.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10

Thr wsnnd inflicted 10y a mauser bull
let. the missile mostly used by Beers.
is quite circular and much smaller than
the end Of o lead pencil When a man
is hit by one Of these bullets he feels
no pain or shock: but a stupid sensa-
tion. and n strange singing in the ears
are felt, which rfrder the majority Of
soldiers unconscious.-N. y. Sun.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10
TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE.
Prizes OGercd to the Boys and Girls
of Canada for Choice
Seed Grain.

An interesting and important move
ment for the improvement of seed
grain has just been instituted in Cana
da through the personal efforts of the
/ commissioner of agriculture, Prof.
James W. Robertson.
A year ago Prof Robertson offered
prizes to the boys and girls of the Do
minion for the selection Of seed grain,
and the results were so satisfactory
that he had prevailed upon generous
friend, Sir William Macdonald, the
Montreal millionaire, to place $4,000 at
his disposal for the purpose of contin-
uing the work. A competition extend
ing over a period of three years, with
prizes ranging from $1OO down to $5,
has, accordingly, been arranged.
Any acre -of grain on the farm at
which the competitor lives may be Sc
leeted for 1900, and one mark will be
awarded for every pound of grain of
good quality obtained from it. Before
the grain is harvested in 1900 a s6ffi-
cient number of large heads is to be se-
'lected to yield enough plump heavy
seeds to SOW one acre in 1901, and two
marks will be awarded for every pound
of grain of grain of good quality OBJ
tanned from this acre. The same proc
ess is to be repeated in 19O1'02, and
three marks will be awarded for every
pound of grain obtained. The COMPETE
tor who receives the largest number of |
marks in the total of three years will
receive 500; and the, one who receives
the second largest number SIS, and so
on down to the tenth prize.
There is set of prizes for both wheat |
and oats, and for each separate prov
ince, and set of annual prizes as well,
the last being for the 100 best heads Sc
lected from the acre of the year. The
competition is open to girls as well as
boys, as Prof. Robertson is a firm be-
lever in feminine cooperation as an ele-
ment Of success in. farming.
He considers the plan one that will do
incalculable good, not only by produc-
ing better seed grain, but by giving the
rising generation an intelligent inter-
est in agriculture. The government
might grow acres of seed grain on its
farms, he says, without
doing half the good that will be accom-
plished by getting the boys and girls Of.
The country to grow it themselves.
AS an example of what can be done by
he systematic selection of seed grain, '
Prof. Robertson cites the case of a
farmer by the name of Meldrum, who
ived some 20 years ago in Canada. His
arm was in no way especially adapted
or growing fine wheat, but he had sew
raj enterprising daughters, and they
vent out into the fields and picked out
he big early heads of wheat from large,
igorous plants. l.
The seed from these was thoroughly Z
leaned and sowed to wheat again, and
hen the process was repeated. The re- I
ult was that the seed from his farm -,
ook the gold medal at the Paris exposi- q
ion, and for years afterward was sold :
or seed at fine prices as Meldrum Y
iheat.-N. Y Tribune
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10

1t is stated that A. Telle Of
Atoka will be a candidate for gov,
ernor Of the Choctaw nation.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10

zuus in South Africa. Minneapolis
Tribune
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10

J. H. Keith, the Coffeyville at
torney, has announced his candi-
dacy for delegate to represent the
3rd congressional district in the
democratic national convention at
Kansas City July a.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10
A blackwell Normal School Chartered.

A Blackwell Normal School Chartered.
A territorial charter was issued to
the Blackwell Normal association,
which will erect a normal school
build here. The association has,
property valued at S25. 900, but no
capital stock. The incorporators
are: B. M. Anderson, William
Buchholz, W. M. Vickey, w. P.
Carmichael and J. D. Winfield,
all of Blackwell.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10

The South McAlester Capital
has stopped talking about the big
convention held there on Wash
ington's birthday.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10

Africa IS The last OF the five great
continents 10 De opened up 70 modern
civilization. u lies a. the doors Of Eu-
rope. and claims the|oidcst civilization
Known. y. Siln.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10

The townsite clause in the Creek
agreement is about all the town
site people could ask. 1t makes
no distinction between Indians
and United States citizens and
allows any resident Of town the
right to take lot for homestead
at so per centum Of its appraised
value.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10

J.P. Morton, a well-to-do citi-
zen of Leon, l. t., suicided re-
Gently by the pistol route. He was
fifty years old.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-03-10

The actions % small man some
times make him rsat-Chicago Daily
News.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10
tBy Telegraph to virg.nian-Pnot)

Sioux Falls. s. D.. May s.-Thc Ma
tiohai convention of the Peoples party
began business at 2:a0 o'clock to-day in
the big tent wigwam in Sioux Falls.
There have been larger crowds in at
tendance upon national conventions
and possibly more enthusiasm, but
seldom more evident sincerity of pur-
pose or more pronounced decorum of
behavior.
The big tent was arrayed in full dress
attire for the reception and entertain
ment Of its guests. There were proba-
bly, 800 delegates in their seats and sur
rounding them there was IA fringe OF
altcrnates and visitors numbering GOO
to 500. Seats had been provided for IL
much larger number, but what was
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10
CRY Telegraph to v,rg,nlan-pnot.>

Washington. D. c., May 9.-Again to-
day the Senate discussed in secret ses-
sion the mysterious projectilc with
which the Navy Department has been
experimenting on armor plate.
After the galleries had been cleared.
Mr.. T;liman reiterated substantially
the statement concerning the Indian
Head tests OF armor plate which he
made yesterday. lie pointed out the eff
fcctiveH-=ss of the proiectiie, tipped
with IL point Of soft steel. against the
armor tested and used that fact as an
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10

argument against the payment by the
Government OF what he termed mono.
polistlc prices for armor. lie Gwelt
upon the vulnerabiliiy of the hes:
known Notwithstanding the Krupp
arinor--against the projectile. He ar
raigned the Navy Department for max
Ing public yesterday the details of n
test of arnor with a six inch gun. in
which one of the "soft-nosed" projec-
tiles pierced the plate almost as 1t
would have pierced oak. declaring his
belief that the test had been made
pubic Tor the effect 1t might have upon
the Senate debate on the pending bill.
Mr.. Chandler felt that the Navy De-
partment had not dealt frankly with
the Senate in respect TO the informa-
ton regarding the tests.
Mr.. Hoar Massachusetts, discussed
the subject briefly. deprecating the cv!-
dent inability Of the Senate to keep its
secrets, and crlticising the Navy De-
partment for publishing information
Withheld from the Senate.
After some brief discussion it was de-
cided inaSmuch 0s the salient facts had
been published that the armor plate
matter might as we'll be considered in
open session.
In this connection, it was pointed out
that there really was no secret apout
the sott-nosed projectile for years. Later
III the day a communication was sub
mltted to the Senate by MIR. Hale from
the Buerau Of Ordance q: the Navy De-
partment in which was described
minutely the effect Of the projecti!e in
question upon various kinds OF arnor
1t was shown that the projec,ile, which
is u solid steel shot-not a shell-car-
rying no explosive charge. would pierce
the best Of armor when the conditions
OF the test We're perfect in every par
tlcuiar. but only in such conditions.
Washington. May 9.-PractIcally the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10

lost in attendance was compensated for
in enthusiasm.
There was applause at every least
provocation. United States Senators
Butler. Allen and Heitfeldt received
liberal greeting. while Senator Petit
grew was overwhelmed by the cor
oiaiity of the welcome accorded 10 him.
BRYAN'S NAME APPLAUDED.
Generous applause greeted the men
tion ot Mr.. Bryan's name. Governor
Lees reference 10 the Beers and the
Fiiipinos was checred to the echo.
The audience was a representative
American gathering. Probably nine
tcnths of the delegates and far more
of the visitors were from the Northern
Mississippi Valley States.
The presence of a number of ladies
was noteworthy. Colorado led the list
in the number OF female delegates,
three being present from that State.
They were given front seats. Kansas
Idaho and the District OF Columbia also
sent lady delegates.
1T was but a few minutes after 2
o'clock when Chairman Butler, of the
National Committee. attended by Sec
rotary a. ]. Edgerton, of Colorado, and
George I. Weshburne. of Massachu-
sets. stepped on the platform ut fhc
hall and took his seat ut the speaker s
desk. and at Ell he called the Nation
al Populist Convention to order.
Delegates and nltcrnates meantime
had been filing steadily into the hall
and seeking the chairs around the
STATS bearing the names OF their re-
spectivc States. The Minnesota men
carried banners and large shield, up
on which was inscribed Bryan and
| Towne.."
The Nebraska men by all odds had the
largest delegation. having all the alter
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10
a FATAL. COLLISION.
TRAINS ON PLANT SYSTEM AND
SOUTHERN COLLIDE AT HAIR
DEENILLE.
(By Telegraph to vireinian- Pilot.)

Hardeevilc, 6. c., May a.-Trains
Nos. 90. Of the Plant System. and SO,
of The Southern, collded ut siding
here this morning. No. % was backing
into the siding to permit No &c. North
bound. to pass, when the southern train
dashed up at fortyhve miles an hour
and crashed into the other. The acct
dent is unaccountaDle Tor, as there is
a stretch OF two miles OF perfectly
straight and level track ~ the siding.
The night was clear and all lights were
burning. The casualties are:
John Jackson. colored. of Columbia,
fireman OF the Southern train killed.
G. r.. Plane. Of Charleston. mail clerk,
ribs broken and other injuries.
Il. NJ. Ilearney. Of Charleston. mail
clerk. foot mashed and head hurt.
c. Il. Wattcrson. of Charleston. mail
clerk. arms. legs and shoulders hurt
~. c. Stanley, of Jacksonville, Fla,
mail clerk, injured about head.
Both trains carried many passengers,
but none sustained more than bruises.
y relief train. with four physicians. was
sent from Savannah.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10

(3y Telegraph to Virgtnian-P itot)
London, May 10, l4:15 a. m.)-General
Hutton's mounted infantry brigade, in
GLIDING the Canadians with a part of
General French's cavalry, crossed the
Zand river Tuesday and began to work
its way cautiously alorg the railway
northward in the track of the retiring
Beers.
Lord Roberts, according to one cor
respondent, left Smalldell Tuesday to
consult one Of the Hamltons. fifteen
miles distant.
The Boer attack on General Hutton
does not Indicate any such panicky
conditions us have been alleged to exist
among them. Nevertheless the British
advance rolls on steadily.
The Transvaal Voliksraad adopted re-
solutions on Tuesday expressing indig-
nation at the British for not conducting
the war in a civilized manner, for kill
ing wounded Beers with larccs. for us
Ing armed Kanirs under British officers.
and for ilitreating prisoners.
A dispatch credited TO IL semi official
source in Pretoria says:
The European powers have delivered
collective note TO President Kruger
personally RESPONSIBLE for the safety OF
the mines. and Will support England in
enforcing compensation III the event OF
their dpStrl;ctiOr.'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10
ARM0R PLATE
IN THE SENATE.
Discussion Of Armor And Arma.
msnt Occupied Time Yesterday.
A SECRET SESSION HELD.

Tillmnn Advocates establishment or 4
Advocates This Also Ex-Sccrotary OF
The Navy, Chandler, Deems a Govern
mcnt Plant The Best Thing In Tho Long
Run-Mr. Hale Presents a Statement
From Rear Admiral O'Ncn That No
Armor Exists To-day That Can Resist
The Power OF Tho Modern Gun At Short
Range.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10
500 Deputies Asked For.
fBy Telegraph to VirginianPil

VIZ SISt' 'tPIf 10 - d III I'ee'P
ST. Louis. May 9.-The police board,
which has been in session all day
over the strike, has asked the sheriff
to immediately swear in q posse of 500
deputies to assist the police in keeping
order and to enable the street car com
panies to run their cars.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10
ORDERED TO AFRICA.

\'I-lIilSE.D III AZ ltl1A-
Kingston. Jamaica. May 9.-The mill
t'iry authorities here to-day received y
cable dispatch from the British War
Office ordering ali the available officers
Of the West India regiment to proceed
Immediately by the shortest route to
Cape Coast Castle to join the expedition
aEGist the Ashantis.
Smaldeel. Tuesday, May S.-Yesterday
General Hutton attempted to seize a
Bocr convoy that was leaving the Zand
river. lie advanced toward the river
with mounted infantry, including the
Canadians. long line of wagons was
plainly visible.
The Beers stopped their retreat and
opened fire with ten guns. They seemed
IN great force and threatened Hutton'S
flank. Presently mounted Beers were
seen crossing the dry bed of the river
They circlcd to the right and began to
eniilade the West Australians. while
many Of the British were hit by Boer
shells.
The position became serious. The
Beers sent up rcinforcements. placing
the Australians in danger of being cut
OH. Thereuron General Hutton ordered
retirement to WclgelcEen. where he
had left his own convoy. \ portion of
the forces advanced and engaged the
5oers to cover this retirement, which
was successfully accomplished.
The Beers continued to shell the re-
firing troops. but showed no desire to
press the attack further.
Meanwhile the Boer traiOs streamcd
away northward. blowing up the Gull
vertS as they went.
CONTRABAND OF WAR.
London May 10.--The Lourenzo Mar
cues correspondent of the Daily Mail.
teleEraphing May ., says:
Great dismay was caused among the
foreign merchants here to-day by an
order. issued By the new Portuguese
.ioVernor declaring bully beef, blan-
ketS ana clothing contraband."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10
THE BRITISH
SLOWLY ADVANCE.
But The Reports Of Panic Among
The Beers Seem Unfounded.
A. BoER PEACE PARTY

Part OF valksvaad Determined To Open
Peace Negotiations With Great Britain
President Kruger Indignant Tho su-
ropcan Powers Have Delivered a Col
lcctive Note To President Kruger Stat
ing That They Will Hold Him Person.
ally Responsible For The Safety OF The
Mines.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10
ATEST NEWS OF THE WORLD

sterner policy, with view Of prevent
lnS guerrilla fighting in the rear of the
British. Horses are now comman-
deered and farm houses where guns are
found are destroyed. while the men are
arrested
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10
AFFAIRS AT
RICHMOND.
The American Pharmaceutical
Association At Norfolk To-day.
RICHMOND NEWS NEW POLICY

II Comes Out For Corporate interest, And
"Sound" Currency cavyFrutt andyeg-
et"ble shipments-Rehecca Assembly.
10. o. T., or Virginia. Elects Officers
Attorney-Gcnernl Montague Asked For
An Opinion In The jackson Ward For
gerry Cases Relating To Colorcd City
Council Candidates.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10
THE P0PUL|STS'
CONVENTIONS.
Fusionists At Sioux Falls And
MiddIe.of- Readers At Cincinnati.
THE FORMER CHEER BRYAN.

The NcbrasISan Will &c Nominated At Tho
Sioux Falls Convention To-dny-Reprc-
sentative American Gathering Chair
man Butler And Governor Lee, Orsouth
Dakota, Make housing Speeches Bryan
Laudcd On All Sidcs-What AIiddlc-of-
Readers Did.
Douglas Island news., 1900-03-14
INDIAN TOWN 0N FIRE.
Douglas Fire Department To The Front. The Indian Woman Takes com
 mand.
FOUND FUN AT A FIRE.

Southeastern Alaska has just passed through one of the stormiest periods of it's history. So say some of Douglas Islands oldest settlers. Last Thurs day morning, when the wind was blow ing the hardest and the thermometer registered about eight below zero, an alarm of fire was turned in and the Douglas Fire Department turned out expecting to have a fight to save the town. A fire on such day is indeed something terrible, for the icy blasts from the north have frozen the moist ure out of the boards and they burn like so much kindling wood.
 About the time the fire boys reached the cart house on Second street, Chief Hoyt was seen coming down the street from his home on the hill. He was taking long quick jumps, in the direc- tion of the bell tower, that reminded one of quarter horse on the home stretch.
 A relieved expression came over the faces of the anxious group when it was learned that the city was not in danger the fire being located in Indian town below the Hospital. The City water works system does not extend out to to the Indian settlement, but, notwith- standing the weather, score or more of the young men of the city, headed by Chief Hoyt started with axes, ladders and buckets for the scene of the confagration. On reaching the burning cabin, for such it proved to be, it was found to be too late to save it, but a chance still remained for those on either side. One large, active white man was already tearing away the burn ing boards and at the same time direct ing the movements of half dozen frightened natives who were listlessly carrying few pails of water from the beach and throwing it on the fire.
 When the endorsements from Doug las City arrived a change came over the spirit of things. Chief Hoyt and his followers with fire axes in their hands made a charge on the burning building, a line was formed to the beach and bucket after bucket of salt sea water soon began to make that fire look sick.
 About this time Superentendent A. w. Corbus came up with an axe in his hand and followed by crowd of miners with buckets. MT. Willis was also there busily engaged in carrying water two pails at time.
 The wind was still blowing perfect gale and the temperature reminded one of what scientific writers call absolute zero. But the fire was rapidly get ting the worst of it.
 Suddenly all other noises were com pletely drowned by the racket started by an Indian woman who had been