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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

The citizens of Albany, Mo-
elevated yellow journalism to a
high sphere yesterday, by blow
ing up the home Of the cores
pondent, who was responsible for
that dynamite charged frog, that
exploded last week, killing three
children.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

A national convention of hoboes
is scheduled to meet in Hin ois, in
the near future and will continue
until an adjournment is ordered
by the infested community TO the
state rock piles.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

The action Of the city council in
locating an artesian well in the
most public place in the city
seems to please most everybody
in Vinita. The beauty and
utility of the enterprise will be
perpetual delight.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

A newspaper is the publics'
stab" book, and the timekeeper
on this particular sheet, enters in
cold type, the derelictions OF public
duty, in deadly parallel, with the
chronicling Of services well rem
dered. Remember that.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

Ia this issue will be seel the
announcement Of the synoilcal
Female college Of Fulton, Mo Il
"a one Of the Oldest and bestcol-
leges in the West for the edica
iion Of young ladies', This ilsti-
luton was established many yars
ago and there are hundreds o. ~.
fned and well educated women,
gradualeu from this college in All
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

The business men Of Vinita are
an active people. They are with en-
ergy and perseverance at their
own private business when the
mercury is high and when il is
low, and when il is above the
century marx, and the corr on the
prairie is withering and shriyel.
ing, they 90 right on tuging at
problems pertaining to making
Vinita a better town to I've in,
aud TO do business in. The Com
mercial club, that meets 10 it's
new quarters this evening will
tackle anything from typhoid
fever germ to an artesian vel, and
Notwithstanding drought anil un-
happy governmental conditions,
will show that their interest and
activity are alike irrePresible.
Vinita people, on the whole are
the most hopeful aud courageous
people in the world, anyway
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

The National ticket in Cooweo.
scoowee district seems 10 have the
fight about won. There has not
been stronger ticket in the field
10 the last ten years, and the 70.
ters Of the big dirtrict will do we'll
70 support the entire ticket.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

"Dirt" has been defined by one
photographer as "matter out Of
place. A glancs at the personnel
Of some Of the tickets for the
national council suggests, that a
scavenger may be needed at the
fret meeting Of that legislative
hodv
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

The city fathers did a wise
thing in locating the public artes.
ian well at the central point they
did. 1t will not only be a source
of pride to have perpetual
fountain Of living water before
the eye at all seasons, and an
abundant water supply for thirsty
visitors and town people, but will
be worth many times its cost
every year as a never failing, and
easily accessible water supply at
all times. Such a fountain will
add to the value Of every piece Of
property in the town, and be
worth thousands Of dollars to it's
business interests. II will hold
the crowds in the business center
and give the streets the busiling,
busy appearance Of a city. No
valid argument has yet been pre-.
sented against putting tbe well
where il has been located.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

Some of our exchanges are talk
ing about a mass convention being
held here last Monday. No such
meeting was held so far as the
Chieltain knows.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25
HOODLUMISM.

HoOdlumism should not be
treated with sugar coated pills.
The heroic treatment incorporated
in a good stout club is the only
proper treatment that will effect a
cure. As is characteri with
every cowardly species Of the low.
er animal kingdom, the hoodlum
is only in evidence when in mum.
bers. He is a coward at heart and
relies largely on whisky courage,
when accompanied by drove of
his ilk. He spends most OF his
worthless existence loafing around
saloons or "blind tigers" bu, in.
varisbly comes into evidence
when any public function takes
place.
The excursion to Kansas City
Sunday offered one Of these OPP.
portunilies to display himself, and
he took full advantage Of it, with
the result that every decent per.
son on the train was robbed Of any
enjoyment that might have come
from the trip. II the railroad
company cannot control these
whisky soaked nuisances, they
should abandon theiI excursions.
The idea Of subjecIing women and
children to contact with such a
miserable, contemplate rabbIe, is
abhorreut, aud il such is to be the
case in future excursions, those
who entrust their families to the
railroad company should know it.
The mob Of dirty, bedraggled
looking buns that tumbled irtm
the train Monday morning, would
desecrate a dog pound with thsi T
filthy presence.
The feelings of those who w9re
present to meet their families c,n
better be imagined than described,
when they Witnessed the rab1e
that crowded the cars, spoutiig
out their maudlin oaths, regarl.
less Of the presence Of women aid
children.
The railroad company should
follow one Of two courses-eithlr
abandon their excursions OF haze
an auxiliary train crew to club
these same miserable specimens
into temporary respectability d
the FIRST evidence Of rowdyism.
II the drought would only dib
up the politician, there woull
still be some hope Tor the country
Vinila has enough water 10 supI
ply all the towns in the lndiad
Territory yet she has no fire pro
lection.
Unlike his biblical namesake
Admiral SIMPSONS source OF
strength is in his political friends.
Cut them of, and behold a weak.
ling.
From the numerous strikes
that are paralyzing different
interests throughout the country
il seems as though that wave OF
prosperity is dried up in spots.
The eternal fitness Of things is
well illustrated by the recently
released Younger Brothers, sign
ing a contract TO sell tombstones.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

The Kansas milk supply is fail.
ling, says a dispatch from that
state, and then continues sug-
.gosiiyely, to enumerale The rivers,
lmalls and etc. that haye gone dry.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

The murmurs Of discomfort from
lhose who aniagonized the esiab.
glahloeni Of E;e public we'll in iss
Afaposed location, viii die with
"a, hlai gurele from ils cryeial
Nan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

il tlooks as though many Of the
fingers that push the quill, aspire
to grip the plow handle, from the
number Of seribes registering at
El Reno.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

The eternal fitness Of things il
well illustrated by the recently
released Younger Brothers, sign
ing contract TO sell tombstones.
This is a fitting hoish to their
life's work.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

While other towns are wrestling
with the water problem, Vinita
people are cooling themselves in
their artesian swimming pools,
and slaking their thirst with
draUghts from their limpid fount-
aims.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

J. George Wright informs the
chief that the presidents reason
for yetoing the council bill, pro-
yiding for a treaty commission,
was because tho Cherokees re-
iecled the treaty submitted TO
them last spring. This is rather
a curious proceeding, When the
matter was submitted to tho In
dians for a vote "For" or
against" F" II was, Of course, sup
posed they were to exercise the
right to vote, as their judgment
dictated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

It's roping contest everywhere.
Several places are now wanting
the ropers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

When you see man lolling on
the same kerbstone, or holding
down the same barrel day in and
day out, you know that at least
one man has found his level, and
is sticking to il.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25
JUDGES APPOINTED.
Commission in Charge Of Drawing
Announced by Hitchcock.

Washington, July 22.-The COM
mission to have charge Of the
drawing at the Oklahoma opening
as announced by Secretary Hitch
cock, will consist Of w. A. Rich
ards, assistant commissioner Of
the general land office; d. p: Dyer
of st. Louis, former United States
district attorney, and Frank Dale,
ex-chief justice of Oklahoma.
Mr.. Richards will be chairman.
The creation Of this commission is
in accordance with a section of
the presidents proclamation pro-
viding that the drawing shall be
had "under the supervision and
immediate observance of a COM
mittee of three persons whose in
tegrity is such as to make their
control OF the drawing a guaranty
Of its fairness"
Commissions Richards and Mr..
Dyer are republicans and Judge
Dale is a democrat
Secretary Hitchcock returned
from New England last night. He
will remain here until after the
opening.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

There will be no great piles of
corn along the lines of railroad
through this section this year a3
was last year. The drought has
destroyed all chance of even half
a crop Of corn throughout this sec.
ton. Economy should be the
watohword from now on. Ordin.
arily there is a great deal of waste
on the farm. In some cases
enough is wasted to run nice
bunch Of stock. The corr crop
will be the shortest in many years
but there are other crops and other
resources open to the farmer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25
DISTRICT TICKET

placed in Nomination at the National
Convention at yellow Springs,
June as, 1907, for cOOweescOO-
wee District.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

The proposition to enjoin the
city from drilling public well
would certainly be unfortunate,
should it be attempted. If the
town Of Vinita has the legal exist.
enoe IT IL supposed to- have under
the law. II has the control of its
streets, alleys and parks. That it
has such rights has been settled
in the courts as high as the United
states Circuit court Of Appeals.
Such a course might open oompli.
cations that would prove trouble
some hereafter, and have a tend.
ency to cloud title to townlots in
the future. Let nothing be done
or said to mar the onward march
Of Vinita. The more artesian
wells we have the better, whether
they be public or private.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

From the numerous strikes
that are paralyzing different
interests throughout the country
il seems as though that wave oI
prosperity is dried up in spots.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

pleasant for well behaved people
to travel on these occasions.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

There are indications that the
secretary Of the interior intends to
approve the lease held by the
Standard oil company to oil and
mineral lands in the Cherokee
nation. This will, If he should
do sucb a thing, be the crowning
act Of injustice in the history of
the governments dealings with
.he tribe, and a mighty protest
should be made.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

II is said the secretary Of the
interior has been advised by cer-
tain federal officials in the terri
tory, to approve the oil leases in
the Cherokee nation as a punish
ment for refusal to ratiiy the late
agreement. The facts, however,
are, that inasmuch as the Chero-
KEGS refused to agree to let the
leases stand, they are now to be
forced 10 accept them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25
For Senate:
JOHN FRANKLIN.
GEORGE w. MAYE5.

For Council:
JOHN r. MCINTOSH.
VIM. L. TROTT.
JOHN CORNTASSEL.
TEECE CHAMBERS.
SAM'L f. PARKS.
GEORGE PUMKIN.
ELLIS EATON.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

The Lone Wolfipjunction suit,
like the Indian, has been lost in
the mad scramble for land at Ell.
Reno. The remnant Of the North
American Indian looks on in be.
wilderment at these closing
scenes of tribal autonomy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

Unlike his biblical namesake
Admiral SIMPSONS source Of
strength is in his political friends
Cut them of, and behold weak,
ling.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

North Dakota and Minnesota
are suffering from a drought OF
hands to harvest their tremendous
wheat crops. II this section could
only exchange its army Of loafera
for some Of the good Rater ran
ming to waste in those states, con-
dilions here would be greatly im.
proved morally, as we'll as 6nan-
cially.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

The election in Delaware dis
trict has developed into an inter
esting campaign. In the mixup
no particular party seems to have
the best Of Il, but every fellow is
for himself. w. T. Davis elec.
iion to the senate is conceded, as
is also that of b. S. Landrum.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

Vinita has enough water 10 sup
ply all the towns in the lndiaI
Territory yet she has no lire pro
lection.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-07-25

II the drought would only diI
up the politician, there woull
still be some hope Tor the country
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-12
MILNER GOES BACK.
Will Find Matters in South Africa
Worse Than When He Left.
Beers WILL NOT YIELD
To Any Threats Which May Be Made
by the British.
ENGLISH REGARDED AS DEMENTED.
The Proclamation Of Kitchener Shuts Off
Chance Of Peace.
ENGLISH REGARDED AS DEMENTED
ENGLISH ARE HAVING LITTLE SUCCESS
In Getting Results Out Of Chasing the
Dutch and the Latter Are Likely to
Resume the Offensive Soon.

London, August 11.--Lord Miner, gov
ernor Of the Transyaal and Orange River
colony. left England today to face n desc
late waste blacker even than when hs
left three months ago. His holiday, which
followed the declaration OF General Botha,
the Boer commander In chief, that Lord
Miner was personally the greatest bar IN
the consideration of any terms of peace,
was one of several moves Of the British
government inviting an srmistlee Lord
Miners ruling principle OF statemanship
Is that the Afrlkandcr idea must be de-
stroyed and made Impossible. His active
personal administration is Inconsistent with
the policy 20 end the war by eonclllation
Lord Kitchener tried the latter alternative
with slight chance OF success. but hyster.
ical, shrleking London haIfpepny papers
are making much Of an incident such as
a man In the Boer ranks running amuck.
The stories of the Beers shooting wound.
ed British officers after the fight nj WAX.
fontein has again embittered the situation,
and the door to compromise was shut with
a bang by the proclamation OF Lord Kltch.
ener which was Issued yesterday on Colo.
NAL Secretary Chanberlain's instructions
This proclamation embodies one Of tho
most remarkable phases OF the policy OF
bll-sticking TO which Earl Roberts, IN
the first half OF the war, was so Inclined
1t Is safe TO say that the proclamation will
never come to the knowledge OF tenth
part Of the Beers who are in commanders
! before September 10, the date when 1t he.
comes operative. Among those whom II
win reach It will be regarded as only an
| other proof OF the dementia of the British
government In their dealings with the Bocr
republics. As the lighting Beers do not OK.
pect to recover their property In torn
worth having and the leaders do not *,
poet ever to have a serious share IN the
government of the country II tae British
triumph. the threats of forfeiture of prop.
erty and Punishment from the country add
nothing TO the blackness Of their outlook.
The suggestion that the British govern
mcnt knows that the proclamation will he
without effect and is but a forerlnner Of a
| declaration that the new territory win be
debited with the entire cost OF the war
after September IL possibly has some truth,
but no bearing to the military dcndbeat TO
which the troops have been reduced.
| There are sixty-cne mobile columns chas-
| ing the Beers, securing, here and there a
few burghers who leave their commanders.
But Delarey, De Wet and Botha have held
their own In their respective and familiar
areas throughout tine South African winter.
| There viii be good grass on The veldt by
the beginning OF October, when 1t may be
expected that the Beers Will resume the Of
| fensive.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-12
COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION.
Purpose Is to Fix the Price Of Cotton.
Based on the Crop Yield

Purpose Us to FN the Price OF Cotton
Based on the Crop Yield.
Columbia, s. c., August l1.lion. Harvie
Jordan, president Of the Southern Cotton
Growers association, is enthusiastic about
the result Of organization in Texas lie
has Just returned from a thorough tour Of
inspection OF that state and reports the
association strong there. The Texas crop
VIII be shorter Mr.. Jordan thinks, than
last yenr, despite the Increased acreage.
Mr.. Jordan Is strongly in favor Of a
farmers uust, and declares II 70 b. IN
only sensible solution OF the situation.
That Is what his association Is worklnS
for, he says. IL has gathered gnea
strength since last year, especially ~ me
have ain official organizer aud considerable
money is being spent Ia supplying the
farmers with literature. The purpose OF
the organization is TO enable the IArhi'fs
To- fix the price, based on the crop ~ IA
(which the association expects 10 be ~
10 estimate very accurately early IN the
season. and on the probable demand. Inc
cotton not needed for immediate consump-
lion will be stored In bonded warehouses,
which will be established Ia every com
niunity This will he sold during the year
according to demand. The farmers ootalB
advances on stored cotton
The equalization OF the large receipts
ali this spring and summer, In comparison
past, Is probably that large amount uf
cotton was put last winter into warehouses
al over the South. SUCH was the case In
Tui4 STATE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-12
FIRING UP.


Managers at Mokeesport Expect Some
Men to Report.
Pittsburg, Pa, August 12,--2;30 n. m, -
The pudding furnaces OF the rolling mill
at McKeesport were fred last night pre-.
paratory to start of the min at o'clock
this morning. The management now has
score OF extra coal and iron police on
duty.
Every Amalgamated man al McKeesport
has been ordered by President Shaffer TO
go on picket duty about the tube works at
2:3O this morning and endeayor TO dissuade
nonuuon men from going to work but in
no event to endeayor to prevent men doing
so by force.
800 a. m.-The fires were pullea-at the
Republic mill and Planters at o'clock
because Of lack of men. The Lindsay and
McCutcheon mill in Allegheny also gave
up the attempt to start.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-12
Texans in New York.

Especial to The Post,l
New York, August 1.-THE following Tex
ans are registered in New York:
Dallas Myrtle Etheridge, Murray Hill
Austin-A Caswel Ellis and wife, Nor
mandie: John w Lonax, Helene Eastair'
George Maglne, st. Denis
Marlin. RI p Campbell and wife, Broad
way Central
Gatesvlle-C, E, Cloak, Joe sassngtOn,
Broadway Central.
Bastrop. f. Meyer, Broadway Cen
trail -
Calvert.--L, NJ. Parish, Broadway Central
Milford.--R Il. LomaN, st. Denis.
Terrell.-W. c. McCord, St George.
Paris.-4Miss Putnam, Marlborough.
Waxahachie. Egger, Marlborough,
GreenvlIle.-A. b. Patterson Granu
Texas.-winlam p. Elloine, wife and
child, St Clair; D. II. Hardy, Victoria
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-12
WILL REMAIN AT WORK.
Milwaukee Mill viii Not Be Closed by
the Strike

milwaukee, MN WIN NOT be CloSed by
the Strike.
Milwaukee, Wis, August 1.-THE Bay
View lodge OF the Amalgamated associa-
tlon today decided by unanimous vote
not 10 obey the strike order aud In con
sequence the plant Of the Illinois Steel
company In this city viii be running as
usunl tomorrow. Several Of the speakers
pointed out that a strike at this time
would he OF no advantage to the Amalga
mated association and would do no harm
TO the United States Steel corporation, In
asmueh as the trust Is prepared nc snort
notice 70 transfer all the work OF South
Chicago, Ray View ind Joliet mills to ITS
plants at Duqucsnc, which can be convert
ed into q plant for making bar steel
Alusion was made to the friendly rela,
lions existing between the Illinois steel
company and It's employees and strong em-
phasls was laid upon the wage scale Just
agreed TO by the company, wnich provides
tor nm increase of 3 per cent in wages
The members OF the lodge win contribute
literally to the strikers In the East
Whether the lodge is In danger OF losing
Its charter liz the only question that Is
disturbing many Of che workers.
Chicago, August 11-There viii be no
strike by members of the Amalgamated as.
ISOLATION at the Illinois Steel works 10
South Chicago. AT joint meeting Of the
local lodges this afternoon II was decided
by an almost unanimous vote to remain at
work and u necessary TO give financial
support TO the striking brethren In other
mills. The men explain that they have
no grievances and have contracts signed
that VIII not expire for another year.
Joliet, ILL.,, August 1.-The four lodges
OF the Amalgamated association which in
clude the skilled mechanics ana workmen
of the Illinois Steel company plant here
tonight decided TO disregard President
SKATERS order TO strike.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-12
PHILLIPS NOT BROKE.

Error Found by Which He Gains One
Hundred and Thirty-four Thousand
Chicago, August THE Record-Heraid
tomorrow will say; The George II Phillips
company has found Itself better on by
Sis4,DO0 than 1t thought by the. discovery
of two errors in the hooks. found since the
arm suspended business. One was an error
Of AN even 100000 The firm deposited In
the bank si33 200 In cash, for which II re-
ceived credit w the bank, but which APP
peared on the books Of the brsn rs de-
post Of $33.uO0
Another mistake OF the bookkeepers was
the failure to credit the firm for 1874 900
OF warehouse receipts deposited In tbs bank
in APRIL