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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
WHEN RAILROADS WERE NEW.
rhey Were owned By the state ane
Were open 90 Anyone who
wished 20 Use Them.

When the state OF Pennsylvania
opened the Philadelphia q Columbia
railway, the theory was that the state
should furnish the roadway and that
anyone that pleased could furnish his
own vehicle and motive power and
use the railway whenever he pleased,
by paying the state tolls for its use,
Just as the turnpikes Of the day were
used
But II was soon discovered that a
certain character of vehicle was neces-
sary and that rules and regulations as
70 times and manner OF using the rail-
WAYS were absolutely necessary for
their successful operation, says the
Boston Globe.
The ordinary shippers found 10 too
expensive to furnish the necessary
plant and that they could get this
transportation done by large and we'll
equipped shippers much more cheaply
than they could do IL themselves, 20
that in practice the business drifsed
into the hands Of few individuals and
companies, who did this service for the
I
many.
The railway os constructed was IN
tended for the horse rs motive power,
though the locomotive was introduced
As an experiment shortly after the rail-
way was completed.
The following, among the rules and
regulations adopted by the canal COM
mission for the regulation Of the rail-
way, may be OF interest;
"section 02. No car shall carry
greater load than three tons on the
Columbia a. Philadelphia railway, nor
more than three and one-half tons on
the Portage railway, nor shali any Dur
Zen car travel at a greater speed than
fve miles per hour, unless the car
body shall be supported on good steel
springs"
"section los. II shall be the duty Of
the conductors OF cars moving with
less speed upon railways, upop notice
bv ringing q bell. blowing horn or
otherwise Of the approach Of loco
motive engine or other cars moving
In the same direction at greater
speed, 70 proceed with all possible as
patch 20 the fret switch IN the course
of their passage and pass of said
track until said locomotive engine or
other cars moving at greater speed can
pass by. The conductors Of the slow
er cars are directed 70 open and close
the switches so rs 70 leave them In
proper order. Any person who shah
refuse OF neglect 10 comply with the
provisions Of this regulation shall, for
every offeuse. forfeit and pay the sum
of ten dollars"
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Ratclin's are closing out.



The following paper on the subject
OF "Woman's Rights" vas read by
Mrs, ! Q Anderson.
Miss President When It was de-
cided that our noble society should
meet again In a body at this conyen-
tlon was appointed by you 10 write
a paper on womans rights, woman's
sutferage. But you know Miss Presl-
dent that Sophia Stuckup has opin-
ions Of her own and did not approve
Of that subject for this convention.
Voting indeed Why II is not voting
we are so much Interested In, as the
opportunity OF deyoting our selves to
a husband, then we win talk about
our rights afterwards--bu where ii
there maiden spinister 10 all this
broad land, be she young aud attrac-
tive like my sisters here, or 0i more
advanced years, who Is such a goose
as TO want TO vote II she can get a
man OF her own to vote for herr
Women were made for men and not
for pants, and pants we're made for
men and not for women. Are we not
to talk over the interests OF our be-
loved society and where Is there a
subject Of such vital interest to US as,
the "epitome OF the world" 1.-THE
wonder OF uature,n the measure Of
the universe" the goal OF this society
imam My heart pants at the
very word, but why speak again OF
Pants? We know too much already
OF suspense and too little OF suspen-
ders.
What are wa accomplishing by
meeting here year after year II our
number is not growing less ali the
time. Why three OF our sisters are
wearing glasses this year who never
wore them before and four are dl.-
playing gray hairs Ia a shocking man.
Ter, % say nothing u the business
the dentists are doilg. | Jay what
are We gaining by waiting and listen
lugg Why one Of our sisters has
been listening for dirty years aud has
grown deaf In the occupation. II she
had found Gabriel SOONER she would
have 10 need Of that ear trumpet,
she would have beeu married long
ago aud wearing cotton In her ears by
this time.
IL matrlm0uy Is the end and aim 0i
this society, shall we not devote all
our charms aud all odr talents In that
direction? Why speak % write 0;
auythlng elseY Aod II | may he al.
lowed tu make a suggestion, n Is this
that next year when we meet agalu
Ia convention tif we are not all mar.
before that time let Us have all oor
songs, all our essays, and AL oul
speeches bear upon these suhleet.
"Hoy 10 Eet married. "The besi
way ~ securing a husband, " "Tne
surtst path 60 matTimouY,H Tor j. nui
this the rad we long nave sought
and moutued because We found IL not
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
A 0ood Entertalnment /.

The "Old Maids Convention given
at the opera house Monday night un-
der the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid
Society OF the Presbyterian church
was 40 enjoyable aud altogether sue.
cessful event. Some OF the ladies
developed histrlouie talent that would
be a credit to years OF experience. A
good house greeted the performance
and rare evening Of fun was afford.
ed. The proceeds 20 toward pur.
chasing memorial window fef the
ueW Presbyterian church,
The report af the committee 90 ele-
glbles Was as follows:
Tom Byrd, very uncertain.
Earnest Crlttendou, rarely steady.
Dr. a N CIinkscales, out 0f the
market.
Prof. Dugger, outside The city limits
Capt. Barrett. imm0vable.
William Little, nothing doing.
Oflu Rider, e0rnered.
Dennis Wilson, slow but steady
q. A. Williams of the Loyal Amerl.
cans. to be had cheap--for cash.
W. r. hadgett, reported captured.
Pryor Farley, 60 be bad for the s-k-
log.
Milton Rea. maybe captured by
persistence.
Gus Muropolis, foreign market
quiet.
Vance Mcspadden. in demand.
links McGlasson, very active.
II shanahan. fairly active.
Df. + a stubbleaeid, very atten.
tive.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Downing Nominees .

The Downing convention for the
west half OF Delaware district held at
Alton Tuesday resulted IN the
nomination OF Daniel w. Freeman OF
Faitland for Senator, aud Johnson
Failing, VIM. Ward and James Yost
for members Of the lower house o.
the national council.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
RntclInls are closInp out.

The question OF jurisdiction over
the swimming hole Ia Bull Greek has
been 10 issue for some time but was
settled, 10 being ascertained
definitely that The city line 4 conslo
erably west Of the creek and there.
fore the boys will remain ia posses
sion Of the hole, From early morn
lug until late at night 1t is occupied
by three or four different natlouali.
tias
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

There Is a European state which
has been a. war over % years with.
out knowing H. This Is Llechicn-
stein. In 1865. nt tho outbreak OF war
between Prussia and Austria, the
prince Of Llechtenstein declared for
Austria. When peace was made this
principally was forgotten. II had
made war and never signed the peace.
Consequently. recording 10 an prece-
dent. II Is siiII Ia q state Of war
Chicago Pest
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Wan.Wen-rsao. recently appointsa
minister Of foreign affairs of China,
aud virtual premier Of the empire, +
one II the most progressive Of modern
celestials lie Is said 70 be an enthu-
slastic advocate Of Occidental diplo.
aaey and of introducing the latest IN
tentionA 10 The domain Of science. IL
was Wan.WenJTsaa who was mainly
Instrumental IN eifeetine the early
closing ot the late ~ar. and who has.
until not. more than any other Chi
nese diplomat. been active IN the sup
preston Of the antifortign refolla.
lie is regarded as the most powerful
man IN China. even more powerful
than was the late II Hung Chang lie
occupied = place IN the cabinet during
the long tour abroad Of II Hung
Chang. aud has been intrusted since
eith manY hieh posts Kansas City
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
BANNER sALvE,

letter, eczema and skin diseases yield
quickly to the marvellous healing quail.
ties Of Banner Salve made fIom pre-
scription Of a skin specialist Of world
wide fame. Csc. Sold by Shanahan &
Mitchell. DIV
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Mrs. Minerva Smith of Dauyiile. H.,
writes. 81 had bronchitis fer twenty
years and never got relief until used
Foley's Honey and Tar which Is a sure
cure. fsold by shauahan s. Mitchell DIV
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

4 r Bass Of Morgantown. Ind, had 20
get up ten Or twelve times In the night,
and had : severe baekache and pains in
the kidneys. Was cured By Foley's
kidney Cure. Sold BY shanahan s
Mitchell. d.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Mrs. DR.. Chapman returned Tues
day from visit nf several weeks du.
ration At Granby. Her cousin, who
s)H. time since fell. into 3 mining
kaait eighty feet IN depth. Is nov re-
covering, notwithstanding his death
FOR several weeks seemed certain.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Nn rren.e fnr ihe AInn.

She (who arrived an hour late 81 q
rendezvous . Excuse me for coming 80
Ate. You must have had o long wait +?
He-0h. mol | have Just come my
self.
what. you would have had the inn
pudenee 10 make me wait n had been
punetual 7"-Fliegende Hlaetter
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
LOCAL NOTES

Keep cool.
Ratclifis are closing out.
Fruit jars. Frazee's.
RatclifI's are closing out.
Don't get 10 the pound.
Ratcliif's are closing out
Mason fruit jars at Frazees.
The summer fights have opened
Benson Crockett is home on visit.
Still a demand for Kafir corn. for
seed.
Mrs. Freeman Is having her house
painted.
John Warren was here from Adair
TUESDAY.
John Crutchneld is employed at the
Golden Rule.
Mrs. L. ]. Tlbbils is quite sick with
typhoid fever.
NJ. NJ. Edmindson returned FROM
Topeka Sunday.
Walter Charlesworth and wife were
here from Grove.
cerl Cronlnger, has accepted a ro-
sition wi.h 7 c. Scott,
Mr.. Ironside's family is going TO
Eureka Springs this week.
Mrs. P. L. Soper went TO ST. Louis
Monday evening for visit.
Fred Woodard has the contract for
painting the Ratcliff block.
Miss Emma Rea left Tuesday even
ing for her home in st. Louis.
Rev. ID. N. Allen and son Joe came
up from Fort Gibson Monday.
Harold GeYer OF Neosho was here
Tuesday enroute for Wagner.
Mrs. Fred Chilson returned Mon
day from visit a. Muskogee.
Harden Trott is working In the
grocery department at Badgett's.
Mrs. Minnie Heady and little son
John is visiting 10 Lehi this week.
Miss Minnie Patterson returned
Monday from Burlington, Kansas.
Banks all reported fair earnings at
the semi.annual meetings last week.
Mr.. andl Mrs. Blue Ellis are re-
jOlcing over a hne girl born Sun
day.
Judge Gil returned Tuesday night
from Kansas whele he has been vi
iting.
Miss Martha Hibbler Of West Point,
Miss, is the guest Of Mrs. S. X.
Wagner.
When SWANS park wac offered last
fan at si500 the city ought to have
purchased.
Tams Bixby passed up the road last
week enroute TO Minnesota to spend
a mouth.
Some real estate moving but prices
asked are no trfing hapdieap TO
great activity.
Rateliif's are closing out.
The Chleftain Monday added to It's
plant new Gem peifofator Of twenty
inch capacity.
Numerous clearing sales In sight In
sure cheap goods to patrons Of the
Vlnita stores.
Have you examined the White
Mountain Line At Frazee Hardware
& Furniture Co.
Mrs. DR.. 9. w. Day returned last
week from an extended visit with
relatives 10 Iowa.
Miss Agnes Foster left Mondagafter-
noon for Carthage, where she will
visit friends aud relatives.
p. D. Cnastain left Sunday for
South McAlesteT where be will take a
position In lewelry store.
Miss Evelyn Green from Keiso. is
itiug her e0us q, Mrs. L. W. Marks
% this city for q few day.
Mr.. aud Mrs. John Foster OF Bruins
wick, Mo-, are visiting the families
Of james and Charley Webb.
A. L. Churchill is erecting two
houses on bis newly purchased lots
south Of The Episcopal church.
Mfs. W ]. Clemens will soon start
on a two mouths visit With friends
at Des M0lues add Minneapolis.
Miss Nina D0rman Of Fe0sh came
10 on the Frisco Tuesday for a visit
with her cousin, Mrs. J. c. Anderson.
The Jubilee which was TO have
been held at Snow Greek, /. T., july
10th has been postponed until July
1sth.
Sound kidneys are safeguards Of life.
Make the kidneys healthy with Foley's
Kidney Cure. Sold BY shanahan &
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

When man asks you for an opin-
on. he expects a compliment -Atch-
son Globe.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
10 lure . ceId IN one nnx

Take Laxative Bromo Outline Tab
lets. All druggists refund the r4oney
II II fails ~ cure. +. w. Groves Gig.
nature Is 90 each box. 25c. DIV
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-09-29

tending the. conference supplied tho
SSsS 'S!S5eP Iiss ispI .iSsipaIs iSasd;SSSS
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-09-29
SUSPECTED.
OF Committing a Rob
berry, Gardner and
Brown are Jailed.

Theodore Gardner and George Brown
were arrested by Officers Bour and
Sidle, the latter of the Pennsylvania
company, Saturday night on suspicion
of having committed robbery, the
location of which could not be learn
ed. The two had quantity of good 3
such as is sold IN general stores in
their possession.
Monday it was learned that thieveL
had entered sthex Auction Syndicate,
East Tuscarawas street, sometime Sat
urday night and had carried away
about 50 worth of goods Entrance was
effected through an open cellar door.
Charges of petit larceny were filed
by Frank j. Ball against the two sus-
poets. Both confessed the crime to
Officer Bour, and they will be arraign-
ed before Mayor Smith Monday after
noon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-09-29
CHANGERS OPPOSE
Repeal Of Morg sn thaier, Raw
Inns and Willis
Laws.

The Stark County Pomona Grange
met with New Berlin Grange Sept. rs,
with an attendance Of "a. A class of
nine received the fifth degree, the work
being given in full form by the New
Berlin team. Dinner was served by
the hosts and as usual there was an
abundance Of good things. At 1870
the committee who were to obtain the
views of the various legislative candi-
dates on the Morgenthaler and Raw
lins laws, reported the result of its in
Quiries. number OF songs. actresses
and discussions of interesting topics
added to the pleasure Of the occasion
The committee on resolutions then
made the following report, which was
adopted:
THAT we are opposed to the repeal
of the Morgenthaler, Rawlin's and VIII
lis laws.
THAT we demand suitable legisla-
tion to regulate the reckless driving OF
automobiles on the C>~5lic roads.
THAT we. oppose the granting OF
franchises on our public highways to
street railways"
The committee on resolutions were:
w. l.. Nash, Marlboro; j. H. Sheets,
New Berlin; ]. b. Eberly Beach City.
The next meeting will be held al
Navarro on December 8.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-09-29

there would be no such thing as re-
warding a virtue or Furnishing vice
for IL we couldn't remember the deed
done, the reward or punishment would
have no meaning, 1t would have no re-
lation to the deed.
A terrible thing 1t was that Abb
raham said to the rich man. "Remem-
you were in liie." To be made to re-
member. and not to be able to profit
by the remembrance, that is hell.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-09-29
VOTERS
Must Register Before They
Will BE Allowed to
Cast Ballots.

All persons who intend to vote at
the coming fall election must be regis
tered, is the announcement OF Republi-
can County Chairman George H. Clark.
He says in all cities of the class to
which Canton belongs. voters must
register at each fall election whether
they have registered previously dur
ing the year or not. The first registra-
tion day this year will be Thursday.
October s. The other dates will be
Thursday. October Is, Friday. October
20 and Saturday, October "A.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-09-29
METHOOISTs ORDAINED
Oeaeoos, Elders and One
Oeaconess Take Orders
at ConfoPe nee.

Akron, Sept 2S.-The ordination OF
deacons. elders and one deaconess was
the feature Of Sundays exercises at the
East Ohio conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal church here. Following are
those who were ordained:
Deacons. w. o. Haskins.. F. H. Hill,
J. ". Haskell. o. C. Fox. G. r.. Poul-
son, A. B. Hill elders G.. c. Hahn. J.
o. Davidson. eEdkin kirby VIC. NIL
Ter, j. r, Rankin. Ross sallivan, NJ. w,
Bevington. Ernest w, Morton; deacon
ess. Miss Emily Il. Cummings. II,
RishQp Nallalieu vas ~ and his place
S|||;ts2g Ss|a|I| s:' sS 5, X sssssas sS|sA "a q
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-09-29
FARM ERs
Fear They Havo Been swIndIed

Toor uuey 1.-TWO Been SWtnuIe0
Claiming to represent Chicago firm
. well dressed stranger appeared at
farmhouses ON the louisville road
about three weeks ago and secured Or
ders for clothing upon which advance
paymeuts were made. AS vet the
farmers who ordered goods. George
VppeTmap. John Muller and David
I. ..oae hsys raeeIyed = - returns: tds
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-09-29

A1-Advertisers inserting want adys. NAV
have For Rent" and For Sale" cards to
tack on building free OF charge by askin
for same.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-09-29
WANT COLUMN

tions, rs cents. Cash with order. Otherwise
We will charge double price to cover cost OF
bookkeeping and collecting.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-09-29

NOTICE-Havlng bought the cider press
and apple butter boiling outfit. formerly
cwned By ShellenbRrger Il Harmon, would
improved the same. and are located about
one mile further from Canton ON the Har-
risborR road. than the press was formerly
losated. We will run every day In the week
AID l.d,vet: sets:''as' sept fHE MARTIN CO.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-09-29

MORTGAGE for sale $3.50 eilt-edeed first
mo tgase on real estate, with per cent In
tsssst;c; s x pSy1ssle SEN se.%Si;sa9naliy Attorney
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-10-01
FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

High and graveily soil Is the best for
fruit trees.
Mildew is the worst enemy of the
gooseberry. Pruning Is the best rem
edy.
Rosin and tallow in equal parts is
an excellent covering for wounds in
fruit and other trees.
To cultivate among trees use a Whit
detree as short as the horse can walk
with. Turn the hooks in.
The weeds must be kept down around
the small fruit trees and vines if the
fruit is to mature and ripen rightly.
Look over the orchard occasionally
to see that no suckers are growing from
the roots of the trees to sap the strength
from the main tree.
Plants in windows should be turned
once or twice a week. A fine form,
which is half the beauty Of plant
cannot be attained without this.
Wood ashes not only help to keep
borers from the roots of trees, but the
trees make healthier and more vigor-
Gus growth and bear much sounder
fruit when they are used.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-10-01
A NURSERY IN TIBET.
HOck-a-by-babyism In the Forests
of This Obscure Country.

k-a-by-babyism In the Forests
OF This Obscure Country.
Our first meeting with the Sifans pre-
sented many ludicrous features. We
were plunging through the gloom of the
forest when our ears were assailed
with concourse Of yells which echoed
through the supernatural silence with
ghOStly Weirdness. In this forbidding
wilderness we had not looked for signs
Of human habitatiOn, so, hastily larrang
ing ourselves in position, we prepared
ourselves for what seemed an inevita-
bic hostile attack. Long and anXiously
we awaited the onslaught OF our sup
posed hidden assailants, when again
the peace disturbing sound echoed al
most, it seemed, over our very heads.
CHANGING upward, the mystery was
soon explained, for in the lower branch
| eS OF the tree we could descry numerous
small bundles, each too large for an
eyrie and too small for a windfall.
Both my Kiangsi and Gharlkauese
escort, with their superstitious natures
reused by these ghostlike sounds, visi-
bly, paled beneath their dusky skins and
gazed furtively round in order to seek
means of escape from this enchanted
spot. Even | was not little puzzled and
awed until, peering more closely, / be-
came aware of the fact that the dis
turbing elements which had caused us
SO much concern arose from the fact
that we had unwittingly stumbled upon
an aboriginal nursery and that the
weird and ghOstlike sounds emanated
from several hungry and lusty lunged
infants. Then the solemn stiffness was
broken by our hearty laughter, the ST.
fans and Gharlkauese, as if to make
amends for their credulous fears max
ing the woods ring with their forced
outlaws. The Sifan Tibetans as we
subsequently learned, place their chill
dren in skin cradles and hang these
from the trees in the forests, the first
from belief that they will be instruct
ed by the deities, the second that their
full existence may not be endangered
by the abominable filth and squalor of
the settled regions. Several times in
the day they are visited by their moth
ers, who provide them with food and
remain with them during the night, and
In the forest home the child remains
until 1t is two or three years old and
has grown strong and healthy enough
to stand the rigors Of hardship and dis
ease.-W. G. Jameson Reid in Golfers
Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-10-01
HELD AS FlLlBuSTERS
Chicago Men Arrested Fog melting
WEST Indian Trouble.


Six men who sailed away from Chi
cago a year ago in search Of gold
mine in the wilds of Patagonia are
now under arrest at Turks island, in
the West Indies, suspected of filibus-
tering, says the Chicago Tribune. Their
arrest and the detention of their
schooner, Mercury, has been laid before
the secretary of state.
Charles Corrigan, a Texas cowboy,
came to Chicago last fall, watched lake
sailors for a month and then took five
men into his confidence One of them
told mate he was going to South
America.
"Corrigan SnOws a place in Patago'
MIA where there is more gold than a
man can carry away in ship load" he
said. 1--WE have bought the Mercury,
and We'll bring back half a dozen for
tunes"
COrrigan admitted he had a map
showing the location of gold mine RI
valing that Of King Solomon. His story
was that it's discoverer had been driven
out by natives and when he died on
ranch he gave the drawings to Corri-
gan.
The Mercury sailed for New Orleans
in October 1t was to cross the gulf OF
Mexico and cruise along the coast of
South America to Patagonia Charles
Hardin was the master and owner, ac-
cording to the ships papers, and Emil
Won Boroucke was first mate.
When the news of the arrests reach
ed Chicago the mystery surrounding
the cruise was swept aside. The story
Of the gold mine was not credited even
when the men left, but there was no
other mission which would account for
the trip.
Turks island is one Of the Bahama
group and belongs to Great Britain.
It is just north of Haiti and has proved
place of safety for filibustering ships
opera ting in Haiti and Santo Domingo,
where revolutions are generally in
progress.