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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

If the government means to es.
tablish land offices in the Cherokee
nation soon, why not pass the al.
lolment bill so that Cherokee cit.
liens could take their lands and
eeoure title2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The brewers are going to attempt
to force several car loads of "2 per
cent stuff into the territory soon,
Vinita is one Of the points threat
ened. The authorities and rail.
roads should take no chances with
this "non.intoxican' maltine." Ii
is more deceptive than a Colorado
politician.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
Attorney OIIphant Injured.

Attorney A. NJ. oliphant, Of
Tishomingo, who is well-known
TO members OF the local bar, was
fatally injured in a wreck on the
Choctaw yesterday. Mr.. Oil
phant was riding on a construc-
tion train, which left the track on
a high lrestle about twelve miles
east Of Ardmore. The train
plunged into the creek bed, TWEEN.
ty.hye feet below. Four men
were killed, four were fatally and
a score seriously injured.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
Ieit. Mhlte Weddlnr.

Mr. g. E. Jett II Big Cabin aud
Miss Bessie White Of bowling Green,
Mo-, were quietly married at the
Presbyterian parsonage Wednesday
morning, May 2lst. The groom is a
popular young man who has made
many friends in this part Of the eoun-
try. The bride is a very charming
young lady Their friends wish them
much happiness 10 their married life
Tue Rev. j. S, stubbleneld oniciated,
at the marriage.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
WINE ICnew the way.

Four-year-old Willie found a new
way TO keep a promise the other day.
His older brother John hid their sis
ter Nell's doll ana told Willie not 10
tell where IL was Nellie came in
later and asked Willie where IL was.
~ promised not 10 tell YOU" the llt.
tie fellow replied.
"Oh, please tell" pleaded Nellie.
"No, can't tell you, Nellie" replied
the boy, "but will tell mamma and
you can listen."-N. y. Mail and Ex-
presE
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
ALTON POSTOFFICE.
Was Entered by Burglars Last
Night.

A telephone message was re-
ceived by Deputy Marshal Jas. c.
Wilkinson this morning stating
that the post Office at Alton had
been entered by burglars last
night.
No details were given except
that small success attended the ef.
forts Of the burglars, they being
unable to break into the safe. A
store in the postofiice building
was looted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The number of Indian territory
lobbyists that throng Washington
at this time indicates that other
legislation efisoting this country is
still looked Tor at the present ses
sion. Let it come, conditions are
so bad that any change will be for
the better.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
Another Lumber Yard.

A. c. Patterson travelling represen-
tatiye OF the Brlnson-Judd Grain
Company has resigned his position
with that 1rm aud will open an ex-
tensiye lumber business In Vinita.
lie has leased some lots from the
Frisco railway company opposite the
Presbyterian church on Illinois
avenue. Mr.. Patterson has purchased
the buildings and business OF the
BrinsOn-Judd grain company at this
poiut and will conduct the business
for himself.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
HITCHCOCK APPROVES.
The Recent Survey Of Vlnlta and APP
pralsment Is In Sight.

Mayor Luman f. Parker, Jr.
has received a communication
from Indian Inspector J. Geoyge
Wright notifying him, that the
plat of Vinita, prepared by Sur
veyor Matthews has been ap.
proved by the Secretary Of the In.
terror.
The appraisement of the town
lots, it is thought, will be made
about July 1st. This will neces-
state the improvement OF all
vacant lots by that date.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The section of country around
Vinita has not suffered a day this
season for lack OF rain, nor has
there been too much. The season
therefore is about perfect, and if it
continues will prove to be one Of
most productive in the history Of
the country.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

DR.. James l Vance, Of Newark, n.
j., says Of Mrs. Emily Farrow Gregory
Gas a reader, her work is artistic aud
mastery. She has no tricks Of elocu-
tioD, but with rich aud mellow
voice, we'll trained and under COM
plste control, she easily charms and
holds her audience. Her work is OF
the highest order"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

Those who have been trying to
keep tab on the movements Of
Judge Charles Raymond, report
that he leaves on train going
south and returns on one from the
north and reports that he has been
in Texas. From present indica.
tions it looks as though Raymond
had most of the politicians going
south on a continuous passage.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The schools of Yinita stand at
the head of the list Of educational
institutions in the territory and
their value to the community is in.
calculable. Every possible en-.
couragement in the way OF i'm.
provements, should be given those
under whose guidance they are be.
Ing conducted, to increase their
efficiency and enlarge their scope.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The exceedingly prosperous ap-
pearance OF most Indian territory
towns is undoubtedly a precursor
of an era of unprecedented pros.
perily. The unusual activity in
building, and in all lines of bust.
ness at this time is the beginning
Of what will result in the real
ground swell we have been patient.
ly waiting for all these years.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

Muskogee will celebrate the
natal day of the republic by de
livering five thousand Greek deeds
to allotlees. This ought to be a
great day for that city, it will
mark an era in the whole country.
Individual title to the lands of the
Indian territory is the elimination
Of long years of effort to bring ii
about.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The approval by the secretary
Of the interior Of the recent sur.
vey Of Vinita will necessitate th g
improvement Of all the vacant
lots. While the time for the
work Of appraisement has not been
definitely announced, it is we'll
for those who wish to protect their
holdings to build improvements
next month.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

Dusnap--I see you call your motor
ear after your wife.
Bertwhistle working oye4 engine
perspiringly) Yes because whenever
! want to go anywhere with II, "a
takes 80 long b,-5re II gets ready to
startl-Stray Stories.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
Vol ol ReIIef commlttee.

The committee having In charge
the relief OF the fullbloods wound up
the business yesterday and turned q
small balance there was left over d
Mrs. II. NJ. Swain for the benefit Of
the Relief Union OF which she Is
secretary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
rhelr Love EternaIIy narIee.

Before Empress Frederick's coffin
was finally closed all the love letters
she received from her late husband,
Emperor Frederick, together with
his last written messages inscribed
after he had lost his power OF
speech, we're placed in the coffin over
aer heart.--Chicago Record-Herald.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
The Defendant's Opportunity.

"You say the defendant pulled the
plaintiffs hair. Now, how could the
defendant, who II an unusually short
man, reach the plaintiffs hair the
plaintiff being frliy six feet tall?"
why, you see, your honor, the plain,
tin was butting him at the time" ~
Cleyelapd Plain Dealer. n
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

A compulsory work law would
result in a rapid decrease in crime.
II is from the ranks Of shiftless
loafers that petty criminals are re-.
cruited, aud it is only a question
of time until they develop into the
more dangerous class.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The people of Vinita are now
olamoring for better hotel facili-
ties, which we hope will become
80 general as to secure a new
hostelry, commensurate with the
prospects OF the town as we'll as
it's present needs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

1t is indeed iorlorn carpetbag-
ger who can not enlist the support
Of some obscure sheet in the ter.
ritory. A Kansas dollar-obtains
a years subscription and a BIZ
monthly eulogy, in a number Of
ti,em
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
Good Health

and pure blood are inseparable. II
your blood Is bad, your health must suf-
fer. Poor blood allows the body to lose
vitality just as o poor fire under the
boiler allows the steam 10 run down.
From poor blood 20 impure blood Is but
q step, and impure blood Is mother to a
large percentage Of human ills. DR..
Harter's Iron Tonic Is an antidote for
both poor and impure blood, for Il Is
both a builder opd purifier - a food
and O medicine. IL Is the best combi-
nation OF the kind known to medical
science, and its success for nearly half
a century has led TO its endorsement by
thousands of medical men who have
been unable 20 find q substitute.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

Tams Bixby has now been des.
ignated "the most valuable mem g.
ber OF the Dawes Commission" "
Mr.. Bixby's value will begin the
day bis resignation is accepted,
and another is app inted to his
place.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The Muskogee Times says Guy
Cobb has Darrough skinned for
the marshalship OF the northern
district. Such hilarity at the ex-
pense of Cobb ought not to be per-
mitted
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

Today the Indian territory press
association is in convention at the
good town Of Claremore. The In.
dian territory is to be congratulat-
ed upon the character of its news
DaDers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

Poor old Muskogee, she even
clings to Tams Bixby in her fran.
tic Efforts 10 save herself from the
landslide Of events.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The only real competitor in the
field agaisnt Ynila at the present
time is Claremore. We have
nothing to fear from Muskogee or
Wagner, but only 38 miles to the
southwest Of us is young giant
that will one day try our metal a
nlenfv
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

From what the children Of vi
nita are saying there is no doubt
but that Vinita needs few things,
prominently among other things
is sidewalks.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The era of development is con-
6ned to no one section Of the ter
ritory, and the town that wins
prestige in these strenuous days
will have to work for it.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The Muskogee Times is "guy.
ing" Cobb by attempting to show
where be has any chance for that
marshalship.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

Vinita has many advantages
that no other town in the territory
possesses, but they will have 20
be developed and advertised to be
of sny great value to the town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The wild, frantic gentleman
from Kansas, with the windmill
arms and the budweiser breath
has stopped talking.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The report is sent out from Mus.
kogee that the chiefs Of the five
civilized tribes have united in a
petition TO have Tams Bixby re-.
main on the Dawes commission.
The statement lacks the one great
essential TO every statement
t.,fh
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

Another republic was born today
in the Island Of Cuba, bat iis
chances Of living aud growing to
maturity are slim.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The answers being received and
printed in the Daily Chieftain in.
dioate that a5sn the children know
what things Vinita needs most.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

Like "Thompson's colt" the
town OF Muskogee will have to
swim the river to geta a drink.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

Will another season pass and
Vinita not get a public bath
house2 The possibilities of such
an enterprise are boundless.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

"Cuba libre" is a reality after
four centuries Of effort.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

News from Washington is rather
meager these days bu, il tie right
eort
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

There is a crevasse in the repub'
lican territorial organization. The
eruption will come later.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
For Northwest Settlers
THE BURLINGTON'S VERY
Low RATES.

Every day during March and April,
Igo7, very low one way Colonists' rates
By the Darlington Route as follows:
Kansas City TO Bortlaud, Tacoma, Sc
atlle and Puget Sound points s2S.
To Spokane aHd surrounding territory
s225o. TO Butte and Helena district
2o.oo.
For exact rates TO intermediate and
branch territory consult nearest ticket
agent OF write The undersigned
The "Ruriiugtou-Northern Pacific Ex'
press Is the great time saving train,
carrying through coaches, through chair
cars aud through tourist sleepers to
Butte, Helena, Spokane, Puget Sound
and Portland.
From Denver TO the Northwest The
burlington has fast service via Billings
IN connection with the "Burlington-
Northern Pacific Express"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
To ST. Paul & Minneapolis

Double daily train service Kansas City
10 the twin cities Of the north via Oma-
ha Sioux City.
BEST LINE EAST BOUND. 10
Chicago famous "Eh" leaves Kansas
City at 8 20 p. m. arrives in Chicago at
$40 a. IN.
Double daily service 10 ST. Louis
DO us the favor 10 write for rates, free
printed illustrated descriptive matler
Let us advise you the least cost Of your
trip.
L. ]. BRIcKER, 7. 7. A., S23 Main ST.
Kansas City, Mo.
l.. W. WAkELEY, G. =. A., st Louis.
HOWARD ELLIOTT, Cenl Manager,
81 Louis, Mo
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

The way to cure the beef habit
is the "absent treatment"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
DR.. Harter's
Iron Tonic

viii insure you against thc many evils resulting
from Impure blood Scr0iula, plmples, blotchcs
kidney disorders, rheumatism. Euut. dyspepsia,
female WclIu. q, nuumia chl0rOsis etc. url
few Of them; but thc greatest evil, the greatest
system. which uGords ua opening for every
passing disease.
Tho following "a o1iY one % The thousands Of
tcs.Ilor.lil vl have received;
Detroit Mich. Jan. TO- 1901.
"I commenced using Dr Hnrtcrs Iron Tonic
whoa prus.rsfu f.Ou severe s "a letLlf rhcuuu-
tsm. After using tIere bottles an tzacga. W
tuf4 di.cael were completely cradIclfcd from ny
system. and wy general health was restored.
AS blood llg.lHr DR. Nurlar's Iron Tonic
hos ro equal, ur1 most sincerely recommend
90 no aA pcUol3 suffering from Indigestion,
fatime. rhauuntru. nuI the many weakened
conditions oi lL1 system produced by impovcr-
l8hlI blood" Mluurito y. ICnzcl.
no. co Second Ave.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

sseuA1Ui buftOn oi Ksnsas save
many OF the indian territory cit.
lzens are equipped tor service iu
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22
BurIineion's Denver Traln

Fast trunleaves Kansas City at 935p
NJ, arrives in Denver SIS p. m. next
day Another Denver train leaves Kau-
sas City az 10 80 a. m. Double daily
through chair cars, sleepers aud dinning
cars
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1902-05-22

vrsrrA.I. T., MAY %, 1902.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-15
HIGH SCHOOL.

The sth Il class at the Bryant High
school has formed a literary society
with the following officers:
President, Mildred Mcmillan; vice
president. Ethelbert Shores secretary,
Clara Sowles; treasurer Alice Butler
Everett Foster is a new student, and
is doing special work.
Ellis Black, third year student, who
Is in the east visiting, VIII return the
coming week
on Thursday. Mr.. Clark delivered the
first of a series Of lectures before the
chemistry class on the History and
Theory OF Explosives"
Ralston Gibbs is doing some fine pen
and ink work Illustrations for Red and
Black, the High School paper.
Among the pictures In the shadow
box this week are one OF Mr.. Hafens
productions, an oil painting by Miss
Caroline Ieardey, and a Dutch scene
in water colors by Miss Laura Murtz,
Miss Alice T.. Rowe, head OF the de-
partment Of Latin visited the Bryant
High school on Friday.
Miss Tcasdel has taken a new depart
ure In her department. on Friday Of
each week a study OF the lives OF the
great painters is 20 be made, thus ia
miliarlzing them with masters in art.
Miss Teasdel has recommended in con-
nection with the scheme, a book entitled
sketches Of Great Painters" by Miss
Dallin, and viii be very useful In the
work.
A new invention In the form OF a
blowpipe, to be used on a water faucet,
Is a recent acquisition to the chemical
APPARATUS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-15
BRIGHAM YOUNG COLLEGE

I,opan-Prof Chamberlain gave
lecture before the Elders quorum III
the Second ward on Tuesday nlght'
Hon John Hendrickson and wife
visited the college Sunday school last
Sunday. Addressing the scnooi AFTER
the adjournment Of classes, they pV.h
expressed great interest in having VS.
ited the several departments.
effort and Failure" Is the subject
upon which Prof. Vernon addressed 'ne
students on Wednesday morning ~
chapel. His remarks and poeuc recitais
were inspiring. He pointed out that
fajlure Is NOT crime when attended
by effort but that failure ana enort are
the stepping stones TO greatness
There are several basket ball teams
In the college. and they are all doing
such good work that II Is difficult to
tell which team Is best. The 1905 team
easily took victory from the team OF
1904 last Friday, and became so puned
an over their success that .hey al once
dispatched a challenge to the regular
basket ball team Of the college, The
challenge was accepted, and match
game viii come OFF next Saturday In
the gymnasium.
Brother II. s. Clark of Star Valley
visited school on Monday, with his
children, who are attending regular.
Brother Clark addressed the students
In chapel, extending them hearty con-
CALCULATIONS on their opportunities at
college. He feels highly interested In
the college and well pleased with the
work being done,
A committee has been appointed from
the faculty 10 arrange a Thanksgiving
program to be given just before
Thanksgiving recess,
Priesthood meetings were held today
by the several qu0rums attending col
lege.
A matinee will be given in the gym
nasium next Saturday afternoon, the
college orchestra furnishing music.
The college band s now fully organ
lied and regular band practice is being
held weekly, Nearly all the players
have had some experience In band play
ing and in q short time the band will
be ready TO exhibit Itself.
lnere are more stuuentS tdhliB niBH-
er mathematics this year than has been
known before In the college. The de-
partment reports that nearly all are do
Ing very successful work.
The English department seems to
draw more OF the advanced students
than almost any other department. as
so many Of the advanced students are
following advanced literary work. A
course In Shakespeare Is perhaps the
most popular corJse in English this
year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-15
BRIGHAM YOUNG ACADEMY

Provo, Nov. iS.-Prof, Hickman lec-
tured In Preston, Idaho, last Saturday
night.
There are now In the Commercial
school six classes In shorthand.
Prof. Marshall was unable TO be with
us In literature last Saturday evening.
The Commercial class now has an
organized male quartet.
Jos. Anderson, president Of the class
OF 1901, who has been confined with
the smallpox for three weeks, Is In
school again.
The '0ss are making preparations for
class ball TO be given on Thanksgly-
Ing,
The Commercial class will have a
social some time next week.
Several Of the students who are taxi
ing rapid calculation have reached
speed OF one hundred figures per min
ute
Brother Asa Draper. one of our stu
dents, is reported very low with ty-
phoid fever.
The class OF 1908 win have It's FIRST
class social on the 2ist OF this month.
II is learned that Prof. Br'mhalps
health is fast improving and that he
will be here some time next spring.
Prof. Hinkley attended the Willard
County Teachers Institute last Satur-
day at Oasis,
Presidents George Reynolds and Sey-
mour Is. Young OF the First Seven pres
idents Of Seventies, viii visit the aca-
DENY tomorrow and viii speak TO the
Missionary class,
President Cmff has accepted an lnvl-
tatlon to lecture before the Book OF
Mormon society Of the y. Y college a,
Logan.
Some Of the Apostles and probably
President Joseph +. Smith will attend
our domestic conference on the 23rd.
Prof. Partridge spoke In Pedagogium
last week on Arithmetic" a large
and appreciatlye audience was present.
Developments proved that a course in
arithmetic might prove valuable TO col
lege students.
The Parents class meeting last even
ing was one OF the best held this sea-
son. Prof Lund appeared giving a
lecture on Shubert, the great com
poser, and he made all present feel. in
a measure, his own reverence FOR the
greatness OF his author.
Last Saturday about two hundred OF
our students took advantage OF the
excursion to the sugar factory at T,ehi.
The weather was ideal for the trip.
and an enjoyable as well as profitable
time was had Prof Andelln ana
Daley had charge Of the excursion.
Miss Annie Pike, one OF our leading
teachers OF literature, won the s25
prize given by the Young Ladies' Jour
aal for the best Xmas story. Her
story Is entitled Mistakes Of Santa
cieus." and VIII be published In the
mex; number Of tina, paper.
Mr.. Earl ]. Glade. aho went east las,
spring In company with our own Mr.