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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05
DUTCH MILITARY LAWS.
HolIanders Now in This Country Should
Understand Them.

nc State Department has received
from United States Minister Newell at
The Hague an abstract OF the Dutch
laws bearing on military service, with
the purpose of acquainting naturaiizeds
citizens with their rights in case of
their return to Holland. He saws these
laws are so complex that he advises
american citizens of Dutch origin TO
ind out before returning to Holland
what status they may expect TO enjoy
here is no treaty between the Unite,,
States and Holland defining the statu3
of such citizens
Minister Newell has made the follow
ing synopsis Of these laws:
Every male Dutchman is liable 10
military service from his nineteenth TO
his forticth year. Between the 1st of
January and the 3Ist OF August in the
calendar year in which he reaches the
age OF 10 years every Netherlands sub
jcct must register to take part in the
drawing of lots for the raising Of The
necessary military contingent. Any ono
who draws number which designates
him Tor military service. or in ms alb
Sencc ha~ such a NUMBER drawn. Is ex-
N'''IN - iAN w al OlliN SUI OF DE DlN slCHi-
ly disabled. Exemption IS also granted
to the half OF an equal number OF
brothers. where the number is Uneven
to the majority. The laws dealing with
exemption. however, arc so complex
that American citizens of Dutch origin
are advised to find out before return
ing what status they may expect to
enjoy.
No military service is required of a
man who ha, become q citizen OF an
other country prior 20 inc year in which
Fc became 10 years OF aye. and an,
Netherlands subject vino has become
citizen of the United States after Ian
uary I and prior 20 August 81 OF thc
year IN which he became 10 ycars al
'F" riay have his name removed from
;hc 'eCister by proper application % ,5c
Queen commissioner 80 whose province
he IS registered. But if ne ncglccts to
do ;his before. or 1T nc become cid-
zen Of another country after the closing
of the register and happens either to be
enlisted or TO draw a number that i'm
plies ibis subsequent enlistment. the re-
nHnciauon OF Netherlands allegiance
and The naturalization I'm another coun-
Try do not affect his military duties in
thc Netherlands and in either case. on
bis return TO The Netherlands ne is La
Die lr) Co Dc treated us dcscrter if
having been enlisted. ne has not re-
spondcd .o the summons. or (2) until
hs io-iic'h year. Co De enlisted If nc
has not been enlisted before leaving
thc country.
here f. mo- treaty bcfvcor t,c
United State and the Netherlands dc
t1ing Zoe status Of former Dutch sub
Jcc,, who have become American citl.
lCn-.
Pass ports arc now required for adj
mission to Che Netherlands" -Wash-
Ugf0H Star
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05

According 90 the Investigators Of the
Department Of Agriculture hard-boilcd
eggs and fried eggs require three snJ
onc-half hours for digestion soft boiled
egg require three h31rs. roasted eggs
two and onc-quaTtcr hours. raw eggs
not whipped. two hours and raw cgqs
whipped ono and one half hours Il
has also been established that from og
TO 81 pcr cent. Of au egg that is eaton
IS GHsicd
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05

on the death Of Miss Ullctt at Hoi-
beach. says thc Loudon MAIL it wa.
found that She had s.crctcd parcel, of
gold wrapped in paper 100 various boxes.
drawers etc.. Co lhc valuc of fzoo. At
the sale of her furniture the aucGonccr
made the following novel stipulation
Intending purchasers If they find MON
cy sccreicd in the furniture they bsy
must return thc same TO the executor
or run the risk of an action at law"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05

IS church economist OF practical
aud somewhat eccentric tuuu of MIND
has estimated CHAT nearly $4,000. 600
has been invested 600 uou.producuve.
uoa-a-seuucl aud purely ornamental
church buildings in this country.
chiefly u ,he form of steeplcs II this
feature of ecclesiastical architecture
were dispensed with. according 10 his
estimate and the amount represented
u sto'pies alone turned into the rcgu-
Jar channel of church benefcence.
thc religious denominations would be
relieved for long time to- come of
Che necessity of mailing frequent and
Imperative demands for money FOR
the support of their mission boards
and other established agencies for
promoting religious work -Lcsl.e's
WcoEly
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05
- NOTES Ane
Efs1M(OMNENTS
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a successful author of fiction needs
as much good press agent work now
sdayS as the rising statesman.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05

BY introducing potato bugs into Eng
land VIC will also be able to sell the
British farmers potato bug eXtcrmina-
tor after awhile.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05

The mosquito has never been suspect
ed OF transmitting appendicitis or any
other recherche disease. 1t is an insect
without 4 rcdccmng trait.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05

Somebody claims to have discovered
that the ordinary restaurant pie bears Il
close relation to crime II the theory
can be sustained it might also be used
as a plea OF justification.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05

The effort to suppress fictitious titles
will receive hearty support from many
civilian whose well-meanng friends
insist on calling him Colonel when he
would be better pleased with plain
Mister"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05

The new Italian submarine war vessel
Dclfro is said TO have proved success
in her recent trials. She is provided
with cleptoscopc, new device, for
rejecting to the crew below broad
view OF the surface of the water.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05

How times change If Peter tho
Great were alive and DESTROYS of learn
ing the art OF Shipbuilding, he would not
go to Holland, nor yet to England. He
would come to the United States. The
Gar sent to the United States for the
Nariae and so well likes the perform
ances of that war craft that he will send
Sor others
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05

1t has been widely noted and various
~ commented upon that the summer
girl has been less in evidence this sea
son than usual. There is no cause for
regret at her departure. even if it should
prove permanent The summer girl. as
pictoriaily and POLITICALLY described. is a
creature of fluff and frizzcs, with pen
chant for coquetry. She is fleeing
JOY. who can better be spared than tho
common-scnse girl who makes all sea
sons her own
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-05

The unfortunate woman who floated
through the Niagara Rapids in a bar
rel and was then tossed about in the
Whirlpool for hours must have endured
prolonged agones before death came.
She brought upon herself her dreadful
fate, but she ought never to have been
allowed to sacrifice her life. Surely
there Is warrant in law for the interfer-
ence OF the police in such cases.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03
HOG MILLER STABBED.
A Drunken Indian Attempted
Last Sunday to Carve
the White Man.

John Miller, a farmer who is
familiarly known by the uninvit-
ing sobriquet of Hog" Miller, is
lying at the point of death as the
result of wounds received last Sun
day.
Miller, who lives east of Grand
river, states that while passing
Spence Landrum's place he was
invited by Landrum and several
colOred men to take a drink which
he did. He then drove on and, in
returning later in the day, was
again asked to drink. An Indian
named Elliott had joined the party
aud, Of a sudden, drew a dirk
knife and announced his intention
of killing a white man. As Miller
was the only caucasian in the party
the drunken indian proceeded to
carve him up and succeeded in
stabbing him several times before
he was made to desist by Landrum
and his friends.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03
NEW YEARS GREETING

The Chieftain offers to all its
readers. young and old, hearty
congratulations on having reached
the new year of the new century.
We are striving to give the town
and country the best paper possi-
BILE. With the very liberal patron
age We are receiving, and have re-
ceived at the hands of our friends
We are able to print a daily and
weekly edition of the paper that in
some measure represents the ener-
gy and thrift of Vinita and the
northern district of The Indian
Territory. The paper expects to
keep pace with the city and with
the great century which we today
enter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03
Of the Authorities Ordering
That Every Person
Must be
|VACCINATED AT ONCE
Smallpox is Raging All Over the
Country But is Lighter in Vini-
ia Than Elsewhere-Every-
body Should Help 10
Check It.

Smallpox is raging all
over the country the people
in the crowded tenement
house districts of the large
cities being the greatest
sufferers.
There has been many
cases in towns of this terri
tory for over a month past
but publication of the fact
was suppressed to prevent
causing needless alarm.
Vinita, fortunately, has
had fewer cases up to this
date, than any other town.
We have been blessed, also,
by having the loathsome
disease appear in the mild
est form wherever it has
shown itself at all.
If we are to escape en-
tirely from the dread dis
it must be stamped
out at once, and the Board
of Health and municipal
should and
ought to be given every
in their efforts to
eradicate the disease from
our community.
A citizen who knows that
however light in
form, is an unwelCome
guest at his home, is GER
tainly doing a contempti-
bic act, in leaving the mi
laden atmosphere
and going abroad to mix
with his fellows.
Such a person should be !
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03
A SCHOOL MUDDLE.

There is a hitch in prospect be,
tween the national board of educa.
tion and the Vinita city board with
reference to the appointment OF
teachers for the winter term of the
public school. The city board APP
pointed teachers for the year at
the beginning of the school year
last September, and the Cherokee
board recognized its appointments
at the time, bui has recently made
new appointments for the balance
of the term. The Cherokee nation
pays the greater part of the salar-
les OF two of the teachers in the
Vinita school and therefore have
exercised the right to make the ap-
pointmenJs. 1t is unfortunate
that some mutual agreement has
nos been reached between the
two boards so thBt there would be
no friction. The Vinita board are
not willing to yield to the caprices
of the Cherokee board in the con-
duct of the school that is main
tanned largely by taxation upon
the people Of the town, and on the
other hand the children of Chero-
KEGS living outside the incorpora-
ton may be deprived Of school
privileges as the Cherokee school
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

glory, and | thought how beautiful
it was. Then il went down. For
moment the river told where it
had vanished, and then swept on
without e'en a ripple on its placid
bosom. And | thought how like
our lives was the bubble on the
river. For a moment we sparkle
in our tiny sphere, hope, toll and
struggle, love and long and dream,
and then go down beneath the sur
face forever. In a short time the
tiny ripples We have caused die
out, and the great river of human
ity flows on undisturbed. So let
US strive within our brief exist
ence to reflect only the sunshine,
not mirror the clouds above Us"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03
PASSING OF A MERCHANT
John c. Gray Retires From
An Active Business Life.

After long business career in
Vinits in whose commercial cir
cles J. c. Gray has taken front
rank. he retires with the century
from active life as a merchant.
While enjoying vigorous health
it is not to be presumed that Mr..
Gray, after such an active life, can
lightly throw aside the cares of
business, but he will not again en-
ter the retail business in Vinita.
Mr.. Gray built up a splendid
business and has enjoyed he con-
fidence of all the citizens. The
gentleman desires, through the
Chieftain, to thank the people gen.
orally, and his customers par;icu-
larly, for their patronage.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

order of the Board of
Health requiring all per
sons residing within the
limits of the incorporated
town of Vinita to be vacCi-
mated before January 9TH,
IooI-who have not been
successfully vacCin a tie d
since 1867 do very earn
estly request that every
man, woman and child to
which this order is applica-
BILE will give due consider
ton at once. The generos-
ity of our honorable Board
of Health has made it pos
Sible for all to comply with
the requirements as they
have mutually agreed to
vacCinate gratuitouSly all
those not able to pay for
their services.
In observing the differ
ent cases of the disease that
is prevalent throughout this
country it is emphatiCally
pronounced smallpox by
our reputable physicians
who have no fear of con-
tradiction by any on {
whose judgment would be
worthy of notice; also that
o5 per cent of the cases are
with people who were new
er vaccinated. A strict ad
herenCe to this order will
be expected and obStinaCy
in the matter will be con-
sidered a violation of ordi-
nance No. IS of the incor-
porated town of Vinita.
After January 9TH, 1901
care will be taken to asCer-
tain whether or not this Or
der has b e e n CareleSSly
dealt with, for past eXper-
ience has taught us that in
difference and carelessness
in a matter of this kind by |
a few who have nothing at
is an expensive lux
ury. Such CarelessnesS at
this time will positively not
be tolerated. The Board of |
Health are very earnest IN
their efforts TO stamp out
this loathsome disease and
are entitled to the undivid-
ed support of every person
Interested in this COmmun-
ty. Of this order take ye
1ue notice and be govern
I'd accordingly.
]. r. SHEEHAN,
Mayor.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03
condemned as criminal.

condemned as criminal.
In case you have been
exposed remain by your
self or do all you can to
prevent spre a din G the
germs until you know all
danger is passed.
There IS not much dan
ger, or very many cases, at
present in Vinita, but the
action of Mayor Sheehan
and the Board of Health is
taken so that a possible
epidemic may be averted.
The appended p u b Ii c
proclamation compels the
Chieftain at this time to
make public the fact of the
presence of smallpox in the
city.
THE BOARD OF HEALTH HAVE
ISSUED THE APPEND
ED NOTICE.
In view of the epidemic
character of smallpox in
the Cherokee nation, and of
the fact that there has been
no provision on the part
of either the Cherokee or
|. s. governments for fur
ther combating the disease
it becomes necessary for
each community to take
care of its own interests.
Therefore be it ordered
by the Vinita board of
health that all persons res
ident in the town who have
not been successfully vac
cinated within the last five
years be VaCCinatcd before
January 9TH, 1901.
In pursuance OF this or
der the following physi-
clans, Dr's. A. NJ. Clink-
scales, Louis Bagby, B. F.
Fortner and Oliver Bagby
will vaccinate the poor at
their offices each day be-
tween the hours of 9 and 10
a. m. gratuitously. Persons
whose engagements pre-
vent them from attending
at that hour will bereceived
between 7 and 8 p. m. Sat
b. +. FORTNER,
A. NJ. CLINKSCALES, |
LOUIS BAGBY.
MAYORS PROCLAMATION.
In compliance with the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03
To chieftain Subscribers.

The date indicated on your pa
per or wrapper tells the tine your
subscription is due. There are
many who have permitted their
subscriptions to rur behind. Some
of these have Leen summarlly
dropped fro the list.
The Chisftain does not desire to
discontinue your paper when you
fall behind in your payments but
we are compelled to do so in just
ice to ourselves and in view of the
improvements in plant and paper
contemplated.
Look at the date and if your
subscription is due, or past due,
remit at the rate of one dollar a
year at your earliest possible con-
vsnience for the best weekly paper
IL the territory and one that will
be greatly improved during the
year.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03
A Christmas Wedding.

During the afternoon of the day
following Christmas G.. n. Austin,
of this city, was married to Miss
Mary Moor, of East Grand river
at the home of her parents, is
miles east of Vinita. A large
cOncourse of friends of the con-
tracing parties were present and
many of them presented vslua-
bic gifts to the happy couple. A
bounliful wedding dinner was
served. Rev. ]. D. Springer per-
formed the ceremony.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03
Children's underwear-vests and pants sold NJ
at 25C; clean up price. w
Clothing.

You want to be on hand at our clean up sale.
10 mems overcoats, sold at $780, CT m
clean up price. Observation-Disclosures. VO'OO
ra ePesn Psns so Oys5ceats D5ce sold at 5000 $3.50
25 mems suits sold at 1900, &10H0
clean up price Observation-Disclosures. ~
20 eTnsn Psns s6 oysEcOats n4ce sold at 1000 $3.50
'5 .fssn psn'5 5a suits; a5;cs sold at $50 $500
20 eTesn psn's sS SuitS bfics sold at $50 $3.50
20 ,Iasn %sn's sS suits 6ti,s sold at 1880 $3.50
4S pairs mems pants, IN
clean up sale, per pair ........... ..... wv
Mems shirts, worth 50, Is and 9oc, 0h
Extra heavy ,rsey rib overshirts, go in 10
clean up sale. ...... -. ........... 'TO
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

2I pairs childrens felt slippers, sold at 81, GEc
clean up price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. WV
p pairs ladies' felt slippers sold at 70c
SI.25, clean up price. .............. ioC
pairs iS5e LADIES' nv velvet slippers sold at $.0
so pairs Laoies' shoes, sold at $3.50 Ct IN
and 200, clean up price. Vl'lO
a pairs ss56 ladies' shoes 6qes sold at s. 350 $3.50
% pairs se9y 6oys shoes 9f sold at $3.50 and $.25
2I pairs mems boots, sell all over Vim E1 OH
ita at $500, clean up price. e.......... l'EO
Observation-Disclosures See Them.
Ladies silk waists sold for 500 and 1925
Clean up sale on Corsets; come look at these Tn
Corsets we sold I.5o clean up price. w
Corsets Jumbo sold for LOO go for ......... SOC
Corsets Jumbo sold for 75c go ofor...........35C
Dress goods at prices you never heard of in our
clean up sale.
Ladies fancy percale underskrts sold for 99c
75C; clean up price. wv
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

The closing cry Of the century Is
money! money! money! 1t is the
one long drawn-Out universal,
incessant, hungry, roaring cry.
From imperial presidents and
heads of military and naval de
partmenis who are Justify calling
for more money to kill people
with. to the churches and gospel
ministers who are pleading Tor
more money to save more souls.
Everybody wants and must have
more money. United States SEN
ators want money for Mark Han
ma and his poor naked and FAM
ished sbipbuilders, and the tax
pavers of America are being hunted
as they were never hunted before.
The spirit of commercialism has
seized upon this poor dying cen
tyry and no mistake.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

There are many indications that
this is to be the best year Vinita
ever saw. Another big crop OF
corn will mean a great tidal wave
OF business prosperity, and q
mighty influx of population to both
town and country. Farmers are
planning to plant the biggest corn
acreage ever put out in this cOun-
try.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

If you swear off now and not
wait until Tuesday you'll be money
ahead and won't have that peculiar
throbbing headache on that day.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

At last the date has been set for
allotment to begin in the Cherokee
nation January 1st, 1902.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

house has been turned over to the
city board and moved to the east
side of town and is now being used
for the colored school.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

One of the first great achieve
ments of the Doth century should
be the building of a sy m of
Waterworks for Vinita.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

Whatever swearing off there has
been among the Chiettain force, it
should be stated that it is only for
the year and not for the whole cen
tury.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

J. George Wright the United
States Indian inspector for the five
tribes is in Washington to assist
Chairman Bixby in explaining
what was done with the half mil
lion appropriated last year.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

The daily or weekly Chieftsin
would be an appropriate New
Years gift to a friend or relative
In the states who would like to
keep posted with reference to the
Iadian Territory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

al saw a dancing bubble upon
the silvery surface of a rest
less river. For a moment it
sparkled with golden light as it
caught and held the sunshine
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

1t required just twenty-four
hours for the ushering in of the
new century in the domain of the
United States, as it extends
around the world. Beginning in
The Philippines it was finished
With the circuit of the earth.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

In revising the subscription lists
Of the Weekly Chieftain this week
some curious and pleasing revela-
lions are observed. The name of
one man is traced back to the very
inception OF the publication; and
as the years sped on we find the
names of two sons who have mar.
ned and gone out from the old
home into new homes of their own.
Then a little closer investigation
shows the names of two sons in
law who take the paper, thus the
paper becomes a visitor in the
homes of two generations. While
this is complimentary to the ex
cellence OF the paper it also be.
speaks the quiet influence of the
home and the tendency to follow
example.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

We are Headquarters for
hardware that is not cheap
but its the prices that's
cheap.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

Give us a trial order and
get satisfaction.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

We will sell you the
freshest fruit and nuts that
can be bought,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03

An anomalous condition prevails
in the Cherokee nation relative to
the collection of revenues due the
tribe. The law under which the
inspectors of the interior Office are
proceeding is the old Cherokee
law which the Curtis act says shall
not be enforced either in law or
equity. This law was made to ap-
ply solely to Cherokee citizens as
no others had, nor now have any
legal status in this country. But
he law is being enforced against
non-citizens only, and the Chero-
KEGS are exempt.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-01-03
Hats! Hats! Hats!

that you can't buy for double the money we ask
for them in the clean up sale. See what we show
at soc, 75c, ST and I.5o