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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-06-09
A GREAT COUNTRY.
Vinita Man Writes TO Inform Friends
Of the Excellent Cherokee Country.

Hon. 4. L. Merritt Of this city
writing to the Illinois State Reg.
lister at Springfield. his former
home says
editor State Register:-The
land Of the Cherokee Nation com
prises more than four million
acres. The main agricultural
portion Of the Cherokee territory,
lies north and west Of the Grand
lTiver, with the states Of Missouri
and Arkansas on the east, Kansas
on the north and Usage Indian
Nation on the west and the Greek
and Choetaw nations on the south
west There il some good farm
ing country, however, in the north
ard western portions Of the Cher
okes nation These lands are
mostly rolling prairie, with many
streams Of runni pg water through
them, along some of which there
much timber The large stream \
or rivers are: the Grand, which
heads up in southeastern Kansas;
the verdigris, starting up 10 Kan
sas, entering the Cherokee coun :
try abou, twenty five miles east
Of its northwestern corner and the
Illinois river coming into this
country on The east side, heading
over in Benton county, Ark
The southern portion of the
Cherokee N alton is much broken,
in some places mountainous, but
lt is said these hills and noun
tains are full OF lead, coal, zinc,
marble, stone and other valuable
minerals. There is also consider
able fine valley farming land in
this part Of the territory. The
minerals in the Cherokee nation
are practically unknown as YET,
but little progress in their devel.
opment has bsem made. The en-
tire territory abounds in valuable
minerals
As stated above, the best agri-
cultural lands are to be found in
the north and western portion of
the Cherokee nation. Here are
hundreds Of thousands Of acres Of
as fine farming lands as are to be
found out of doors, waiting to be-
come productive. Il is said to be
a much better farming country
than Kansas. All it needs is good
farmers TO make it the best "all
around" farming country TO be
found anywhere. The early farm
er5 OF this country PAID more al
tention to raising stock than they
did in making the soil produce.
When good farmers take this rich
land and farm the soil, the change
will be wonderful in what comes
out Of the ground The rainfall
here is equal to that in Iowa, Mis-
souri, and Illinois, the vari-
ous streams generally producing
enough for stock the year round,
while for family use good water
can be had from wells by going
from twenty to thirty feet deep.
Fruit Of all kind- grow to perfec'
tion here. Il is an ideal fruit
country Corr Yields from thirty
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-06-09

Mrs. Fiynn--It must hov bin =
great blow whin Dsnny died, Mrs.
Murphy.
Mrs. Murphy Yis; but 0i r-remim-
bered we are all in the hands av an
unshcrupulous providence.--Judge.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-06-09
MEREDITH BROS.
VeterinaryS ESH5SSSi4HEE.g91Ss5ss EHS4Eg EBSS5SSiHE.9#1s Is :

Permanently located. Office at
Webb Bros. stables, South Wilson
street. Office phone 81, Residence
Phone 60. Hospital for patients d
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-22
ST. JOHNS CHOIR.
The 9Th Annual Festival elven Last Even
lng-An Excellent Program.

The ninth annual festival of 81. Johns 5
choir was given at that church. on
North Main street, last evening. Choir
master George +. Wheelwright directing,
and Mrs. Edith NJ. Wheelwright presid-
ing a the organ.
Mrs. Wheelwright rendered the march.
from the oratorio Eli Costa: Largo,
New World" symphony. Dvorak; Fan
fare, Lemmens; and an offertoire in a
Nat. Batiste.
The festival music was given by the
regular choir OF the church the solo
parts being taken by Miss Hattie Mer-
chant. soprano; Mrs. Alice G. Rising,
mezzo soprano: Mrs. G. IT. Bosworth,
contralto George r. Wheelwright. tenor,
and Loyal +. Shave. bass. The order Of
the service was as follows.
Professional. 12s. Hail the Day."
Monk; Psalter. Psalm "a. Macfarren
Magnifcat In A. Nunc Dimittis in A,
Lloyd: trio from Holy City" Gaul: an
Them Great is Our Lord" Foster;
Hymn 4S9, Pleasant Are Thy Courts
Above" Gilbert; offertory anthem,
Awake. Awake. With Holy Raptuhe
Sing" West; TIE Deum Laudamus I'm +.
Macpherson: chorale. ITO God on High. ."
Mendelssohn; Amen, Dresden Use: recess
sional, 1870, Parker: organ postlude I'm E.
fat, Wely.
The work OF the choir was excellent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-22
WILL LAY DOWN CARES.
Principal Levi W. Russell Of Erldgham
School Resigns.

With the close OF the present term
Principal Levi w. Russell OF the Bridg-
ham street grammar school VIII ,ay
down the cares OF the position and pass
the remainder OF his days I'm we'll earned
rest.
Mr.. Russell has rendered his resigna
tion TO the superintendent OF schools TO
take effect the last day OF the term
In point OF age Mr.. Russell is the old
ess grammar master in the city, being
just past 20. and with the exception of
James NJ. Savin, Principal of the Point
street school. the oldest in service. Mr.
Sawin's term of service being a few
months the longer. Mr.. Russell came to
this city In the winter OF 1869 and since
that time he has fulfilled his duties. con-
tinuously as master OF Brdgham street
During that time nearly 5000 pupils have
been graduated under his tutelage.
He was born I'm Ashburnham, Worces-
ter county, Massachusetts,. lie was edu-
Gated I'm tho schools there and began
TO teach at the age OF TO- later holding
the position OF grammar school principal
in Fichburg, where he remained for
seven years. After he taught for time
In Watertown. and In 80 received an ur-
gent call from the school department Of
this city. the superintendent at that time
being Daniel Leach. He accepted the
call and succeeded Francis r Snow at
BRIGHAM street, where he has since re-
mained.
Mr.. Russell taught elocution during
his Younger days and ie considered the
best teacher OF the art among the Provi-
dence teachers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-22
DOINGS AT BROWN.
Large Attendance at Concert Of Symphony
0rChestra-N0tes From the University.

There was very large audience at the
concert OF the Symphony orchestra last
night. Only a few settees were placed
in front of Manning hall. and those were
filled long before the concert began Most
of the listeners. however. walked on the
grass or sat on the dormitory steps.
With the exception OF slight misun
derstanding at the beginning the sym
phony furnished good music. "Hiawa tina"
was rendered so well that the audience
demanded again. The entire program
was:
March. Under the American Eagle. Ellis
Waltz. Fortune Teller. Herbert
Two-step, Hiawatha. Moret
March. With Flying Colors. Mssud
Waltz. Dolly Warden. Selected
March. King of the Turf. Fahrbaeh Tobani
Waltz. Come Down. Ma Evenin'
Star. Stromberg
Two step. Bill Bailey. Hall
Howard Dexter Smith of the class OF 1903
has been appointed TO the Grand Army
fellowship al Brown for the year 1904.
This fund is 10000. OF which the interest
every year Is awarded 10 student en-
rolled for the degree Of doctor Of philos-
ophy at Brown. The Grand Army wishes
the holder of the fellowship to be a son
Of soldier of the Union side Of the civil
war. and II conditions Of scholarship are
equal among the candidates. the son of
veteran receives the award. In this case
Mr.. Smith fulfls both the conditions of
scholarship and descent, for his father.
of Brown 81. was a lieutenant in the
Rhode Island artillery.
The Sock and Buskin gave a very good
performance of their plays at the bIJou
theatre in FAN River last night. but un
fortuna tely there was a rather small
house and the society may lose by the
trip.
Dean Meiklejohn has announced that
the proposed sophomore freshman base
ball game next Wednesday will not take
place unes the two classes settle for
the damage done To college property In
/ freshman banquet Each class Is there
/ fore hustling TO collect S65
The Komian Dramatic society will have
! Cotton. %. vice president. Francis CaIf-
eron, 'oi. secretary treasurer. Marian
Midgeley; @; business manager. Grace
Z sger. Alice Tnlinghast, 'os: master OF
properties. Hope Devenish 'Cs.
The following men took the 1856 train
Brown in the New England intercolle-
giate meet. which is TO take place at
Worcester oval tomorrow: crafts. Lam
kie. Russ. Raclkle. Brown, Cotter. Swat
field. Seddon. Capt Ehmke. Joe Saxon.
Coach u. r O'Brlen. Manager Dillon and
Assistant Manager Alien.
Mike Lynch is to pitch for Brown in
the Brown-Gale game tomorrow. aIt
either Bowman or Westcott will pitch for
Yale. Brown will be crippled by the alb
sence OF Tom Barry. the crack centre
fielder and base runner Welch proved a
very acceptable substitute at the Andover
game Wednesday. and can be relied upon
tomorrow TO fill the same position. Pen
ley will not be able TO go I'm at third but
Woodsum has been playing a fast game
in that position i'm the last few games
His work is much better than last year
and he will give good account of him
self at third tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-22
WERE NOT BURGLARS.
Two lInemen Making Tests Were Arrested
al Z O'clock This Morning.

Two supposed burglars were gathered
I'm by the police of the Central station
az 2 o'clock this morning.
Patrolman Daley saw the men go TO
the rear Of barn al the corner Of Jack
son and Westminster streets. place n lad
der against the building and then reach
the roof.
lie notified Lieut.. O'Neil. who with Ave
officers surrounded the barn.
The men were ordered 20 come down
and were taken 10 the station. Each
showed a badge of the American Elec-
trio Protective Co. and declared that they
were testing wires.
The superintendent Of that company
was sent for. who vouched for the men
and they were released.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-22

Division officers and staff. Sons OF Vet
Grams, Will also make fitting observance
OF Memorial Sunday. MAY "a. by accom-
panying the @. A. r.. department COM
mander TO appropriate services at the
Mathewson street NJ. r. church I'm the
morning and the Calvary Baptist church
In the evening.
orders relative 10 the observance OF
Memorial Sunday and Memorial day have
been issued by the department Of Rhode
Island. Spanish American War Veterans.
Camps I'm the city OF Providence will re-
port at the soldiers and sailors monu-
ment at s:l5 a. m, on Memorial day,
Department officers and stan will report
in the uniform worn in service. dismount-
ed. wearing swords and badges, with
crepe on sword hilt.
All honorably discharged soldiers and
sailors OF the war with Spain are cor
daily invited 10 joint In commemoratine
the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-22
SUMNER LITERATURE OF the n. y, n. H.
&H. R.R.

The booklets Issued by the Passenger
Department Of the New York. New Ha-
ven a Hartford Railroad for the lines
east OF New London and Willimnntic.
containing valuable and useful informa
tion concerning the various resorts served
by this system, are now ready for dis
tribution. For the present season ,..eir
titles are az follows: Manual Of Sum
mer Resorts" conta ming list OF hotels
and boarding houses excursion rates and
general information. Along the South
Shore" plymouth as n Summer Resort. -
quaint Cape Cod and It's Summer De-
lights "Marthas Vineyard" Nan
tucket." Handbook " Newport. flames
town Consnicut Island" Watch Hlll.
Block Island and Narragansett Pier
ANY or all of hese booklets. may be
obtained by application 10 the Passen-
ger Department. y. Y, y. II. a. ". r
r. Terminal Station. Boston. or they
will be sent 10 any address upon receipt
Of postage, two cents for each book
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-22
NOTHING DOING.
The Cotton Business Is Very Flat, Manufac'
turers Not Selling Raw Material.

There is very little doing in the local
cotton market. Most OF the mill owners
would like 10 secure cotton 10 keep their
machinery in operation. but sellers are
not I'm evidence.
The storehouses usually we'll filled with
finished goods ready for the market, are
quite empty.
So scarce is the raw material that one
lot sold in Fall River 10 be delivered in
New York passed through three deals. on
each OF which a profit was made. and
eventually ~ was landed In a Providence
mill store shed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-22
ROYAL BLUE LINE
Gettysburg end Washington Tour.

Leaves Boston Friday. June 5th: $500
covers every expense Except supper on
Fall River Line) for trip OF a week.
Beautiful and interesting drives over
the famous battlefield under escort OF ex-
perienced guide. Magnificent scenery Of
Pen Mar and Blue Mountains Stop In
Reading. Pa. for a trip TO Mt Penn
Three DAYS in Washington and visit to
Philadelphia.
This Il the most delightful and varied
trim Of the season. Longer stop-over IL
desired. For illustrated itinerary ana
ba attiefeid map apply 20 jos r Teeesrt
n. r. p. A, $50 washington St. Bostoas
Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-22
PHILIP g. CHASE.

of Veterans are ordered TO assemble
Memorial day at headquarters 90 ac-
company the department commander of
the q. A. r. both I'm the parade and at
the ceremonies which will follow AT the
Swan Point cemetery. Later in the after
noon the officers have made arrangements
TO accept the hospitality of Thomas r.
Salisbury camp. No. 2. East Providence.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Superior Court of the State of
Washington, in and for the County of
Whitman.
In the matter of the estate of Myron
Sheldon, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, the administrator de bonis non
with the will annexed of the estate of
Myron Sheldon, deceased, to the cred
itors and all persons having claims against
said deceased, to present their claims
with the necessary vouchers within one
year after the date of the first publication
of this notice, to-wit February 2Ist, 1903,
to said administrator de bonis non with
the will annexed, at the office of either
Y. E. Bull or Harvey & Welty, in the
city of Pullman, Whitman county, Wash
ington, the same being the place for the
transaction of the business of said estate.
Dated this 2Ist day of February, 1909.
HARRY w. SHELDON,
Administrator de bonis non, with the will
annexed, of the estate of Myron Shell
don, deceased. (2ots)
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
-The alec olub Of DE wv. a. g.

The glee club of the w. A. G.
is contemplatinga tourof the state,
beginning with March IS. The
club, under the direction of Pro-
fessor Strong, musical director of
the college, has been training daily
the past four months, and is at
present dong fine work. The club
consists of twelve voices. Mrs.
Strong will also accompany the
club as soloist, and S. P. Jellum as
cornetist. 1t is also probable that
Professor Snow, of the English de-
partmsnt and Professor Kimbrough
of the musical department will
make the trips as reader and plan
ist respectively. Thomas j. Woods,
of the senior class, left Tuesday as
advance agent.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
TIMBER CULTURE FINAL PROOF.

TIMBER CULTURE FINAL. PROOF.
United States Land Office, Walla Walla,
WASH, February I9, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that William c.
Shirk has filed notice of intention to make
final proof before William A. Inman, U.
S. Commissioner, at his Office in Colfax,
Washington, on Thursday, the 10Th day
of April, 1903, on timber culture applica-
ton No. 36I4, for the y, n E 4, OF
section No. IS, in township No. ID n,
range No. "A f w M.
He names as witnesses: Richard Smith,
J. F. Hill, r. B. Hatley, J. f. Barbee, all
of Pullman, Wash.
JOSEPH l.. MoHUNpRo, Register.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28

Furniture of all kinds at Vests.
The City Grocery for breakfast
cereals.
Go to the City Grocery for pure
cider vinegar.
Have you read, cts up to your"
H, is sure cure for the blues. For
Y sale at Morton's. :.
LADIES ST. you want good,
true flavoring extract in lemon or
vanilla, call at Palmerton's drug
store, and they will guarantee it to
you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
,wARsH1ps OFFERED FOR SALE.
Argentina and Chile's Propositions to
This Country.


Both Argentina and Chile, through their
respective ministers in Washington, have
proposed to the United States the purchase
by this government of the armored cruisers
and battleships the two South American
countries have under construction in Eu-
rope BY treaty signed several months
ago Argentina and Chile each agreed not
to increase it's naval strength, and to a
limited extent to adopt a disarmament
policy At the time the treaty was CON-
summated several months ago Argentina
had two armored cruisers under construc-
ton in Italy, and Chile had two battleships
under construction in England. The cruis-
ers are to be Of 5000 tons each and to have
a speed of twenty-one knots. The battle
ships are to be of II 600 tons displacement
and twenty-one knots speed. Under the
terms of the treaty both countries have to
cease this construction, and they according
ly desire to sell them.
The Navy Department has received full
reports from it's agents abroad respecting
the size, displacement, armament, defensive
power, speed and cost of the vessels build
ing. The Chilean battleships, two in num-
Der, are generally described as resembling
the Alabama class Of our own navy.
1t cannot be ascertained that any option
for the sale Of these ships has been Sc
cured or indeed has been sought, and off,
cial denial is made Of a purpose to purchase
ships, which cannot be accomplished in any
case without legislation by Congress. 1t is
further pointed out that it is the practice
of the Navy Department to obtain such
data wherever possible about all ships of
sufficient merit in design to warrant study
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
CAPT. HoBsoN RESIGNS.
Unsuccessful in His Efforts to Be Re-
tired.

Captain Richmond P. Hobson of Merri-
mac fame has rendered his resignation as a
naval constructor in the navy. For some
time Captain Hobson has sought to be re-
tired, but the board which examined him
pronounced him fit for duty and he was or
dered to duty in charge Of construction
work at the Bremerton, Wash, naval sta
ton. For some time Captain Hobson has
suffered from an affection Of the eyes,
which, he and his friends have claimed, in
capacitated him from active duty. A bill
to retire him passed the House of Repre-
sentatives, and recently when it was called
up N the Senate by Mr.. Morgan it was
passed over on an objection by Mr.. Cock
rell, who Insisted that ap examining board
having pronounced him fit for duty he
should not be refill ed. -
In a letter to the Secretary of the Navy
Captain Hobson sets out the reasons for his
resignation. the principal one being the
bad condition Of his eyes, Rear Admiral
Taylor, the CHEF of the bureau OF naviga-
ti5r, has recommended the acceptance Of
Captain Hobsons resignation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
EVANSVILLE AND VICINITY.
Meeting Of Town Council Held Satur-
day Evening.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
EVANSVILLE, Md, February 2 1903
The regular monthly meeting of the COM
mon council was held Saturday night at the
Office of Justice Carr, with Mayor Wells in
the chair. Mr.. Vrooman appeared before
the board, and asked that gravel side
walk be laid on the south side of Spencer
street. The road committee was instructed
to have the work done If there shall be
found to be sufficient funds in the treasury
to meet the expense.
Councilman Maloney, chairman of the
road committee, made a report Of all the
road and street Improvement from Deem
Der 20, 1902, to date, stating that the cost
was S641.S Treasurer Richardson rendered
a report, showing the following condition of
the towns finances: Water receipts up to
GATE, $Io4S0; taps on mains, SIS; interest,
245. Total, s7s5.25 Total receipts from
all sources, s5,993.36; expenses, $4,S146s;
amount on hand, s1,178.6S.
Chairman Welsh of the lighting commit
tee reported that the new lamps had been
purchased and placed on Ralston, Melrose,
and Maryland avenues and that these ave-
nues are now well lighted. He asked for
an appropriation for six more lamps which
was made. Four of these lamps are to be
placed on Columbia avenue.
A communication was read from a citi-
zen or the second ward requesting the
council not to allow any building to be
erected in the town that would cost less
than $1,000. This citizen in subsequent
communication asked that his name would
not be used. His request concerning the
erection of cheap houses created quite a
discussion. and the building regulations
were referred to.
Section IA of the charter and bylaws of
1899 provides that mo building shall be
erected, repaired or altered in this town
until plans and specifications have been
submitted and accepted by the commission
ers or inspector Of buildings. A fine of not
less than $25 shall be fixed as a penalty for
a violation of this section
Section 9 provides that every room in
every dwelling, hotel tenement or lodging
house. built to be used such, shall be not
less than eight feet in height in the clear in
every story except that in the attic, which
may be less than eight feet for one-half the
area of the room. Every such room shall
have one or more windows on an open air
space
On motion of Councilman Owens, the
building regulations were referred to COM
mittee for the purpose o revision. The fol-
lowing committee was ppointed: Council
men, Owens, White, Devin and Welsh, and
inspector of buildings, Wissman.
A number Of chickens were recently
stolen from Mr.. C. P. Reany, at Landover.
An entertainment was given at Haddaway
chapel on. E. church,, Branchville, for the
benefit of the church last Friday evening.
1t was quite successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02

part of an H. but it isn't. What do we
have for SUPERB
Cake" said Tempe, triumphantly. But
1t isn't cake, Sister Mary; Is it?'
mo. it isn't cake. Tempe, and you know
1t isn't" said Sister Mary, severely. Its
tea, you know"
was too little to have tea for supper.
don't know how l could member that It
was tea"
well. 1t Is t. Now, remember that.
Now, what Is the next letter?'
But Tempe remained obstinately silent.
The girl glanced up from the book to as
certain the cause Of the sudden Stiffness,
saw the petrifed stare upon her little sis
ter's face, turned her head in the direction
of her gaze. dropped the book and sprang
to her feet with an ejaculation Of delighted
surprise.
'.Why, Boyd Peyton!" she exclaimed. ut
terly forgetful Of her little sister. How
glad am to see you! Welcome to AMMAN
dale. What a surprfSe!
Didn't you know I was coming, Miss
Mary? I thought that Pink and Willis
oh yes / knew 1t, of course, but your
coming upon US SO suddenly, you know,
startled me-"
Forgive me-" he said. contritely. Il
would not let the man announce me. I
wanted to surprise you.'
Its all right. But come In and sit
down. When did you get into town? How
long are you going to stay? Why haven't
you been to see me beforeT
She poured out her questions upon him In
perfect torrent.
IT got here only last night-quite too late
to visit you then; so I rode down the first
thing this morning. I wanted to come the
minute got into town. The fact is. be-
lieve thought Of seeing you more than
did father or mother or anybody else"
"You believe you did," with toss of the
head and a suspicious emphasis on the
second word.
II am sure of It," confidently.
please. ma am. Sister Mary" interrupt
ed Tempe, may go nowr
"Yes, dear. run and play"
But my lessons aren't finished" per-
sisted the child. who suddenly developed
an unexpected and very unusual thirst for
knowledge.
.Oh. that's all right. I'll hear them after