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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02
PRODUCING EVIDENCE.
When the BaE Was Opened All Deubt
as 10 Ownership Was Quickly
settled.

The other day an omnibus fun Of
passengers drove up 10 It's terminus In
a London suburb Side by side sat
commercial traveller and lady tenn
perance lecturer. The commercial
seized his bag and started out. The
lady made a grab after him. and he
halted, relates Tit-Hiis.
Il beg your pardon" she said; 'but
you have my bag"
"You are certainly mistaken. mad.
am the commercial said. courteously
but firmly; "this Is mine"
"No, sir" the LADY replied. firmly; 'gt
Is mine. ! should know II among a
thousand. You must not take H."
But the other persisted and the lady
insisted. and they came very near quar-.
relinR. Presently one of the passen-
gers pointed to twin bag in the omni-
bis and asked:
"Whose Is that?"
"It isn't mine" said the CONNER
cial. "ii Is Just like Il, but this Il
mine"
"And II isn't mine" said the ladv.
''He has mine and want e. orI'llhaye
the law on him. It's a pity II a lady
can't travel alone inithis country with.
out being robbed Of her property IN
broad dayiighi.s
Finally the commercial said he would
open the bag 10 prove his property.
The lady objected at first. saying she
did not want her bag opened IN the
presence Of crowd Of strangers. Bnt
as there was no other means Of settling
the dispute she AZ length consented.
The commercial pressed the lock.
opened the bag, and the curious pas-
sengers bent forward to see. On the
top Of everything lay big, fat hask
half full of whisky, a pack of cards. A
meerschaum pipe, quarter of pound
Of tobacco. and one or two things that
nobody knows the name Of. Tie com.
mereial was the first to recover his
seif-possesslon and speech.
Madam" he said. "yon are rleht.
The bag Is yours. ] owe you thou
sand apollo"
But the lady had tainted. and The
commercial relockcd his bag With a
quiet smile, Early IN the same after
noon a sign painter received a note. IN
a feminine hand, asklng him 10 come 70
a certain house TO mark black leather
bag in white letters FOOT and half
deep.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

What do the knockers propose
in the way Of reform should the
people Of Vinita decide to turn
the town over to them for the
coming ysar7 Figs are not found
on thorn trees, neither lie progress
the fruit Of the eternal fault finder.
The present city government has
been hdioulsd and its efforts bs.
Titled from the beginning, but
nothing better has been offered.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The coming meeting Of the
press association Of the Indian
Territory at Muskogee is looked
forward TO with pleasure and In.
terest throughout The Territory.
A large and exceedingly interest.
ing meeting is confidently expect.
ed. Muskogee lie making prepa-
rations to entertain the quill driy.
ers Ia a manner altogether hitting
the occasion.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

From present indications the
Dawes commission will have a
knotty task to.perform 10 straight.
ening out and settling the con.
tests that are now and will be
pending In the Cherokee nation.
It will, under existing law, be the
next thing TO impossible to pro.
lect the rights u all those involv.
ed.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02
IN FASHIONS REALM.
tation of Feminine Devoteen
Of Dress.

China silk ties decorated in Dresden
or Dolly Warden effect are among the
latest productions in neckwear.
Some Of the newest skirts are
triE ned with either graduated rows
Of velvet or a fancy velvet and braid
galloon, says the Brooklyn Eagle.
White yeiveteen OF an inexpensive
quality and said TO be washable Is much
favored for morning wear in the house.
with white cloth or serge skirts.
For negIigees and tea gowns eau de
nil Is a fashionable tint II Is par.
tieularly effective with trimming Of
cream lace spangled with mother Of
pearl.
A prominent feature Of the spring
costumes win be the cuffs. Even the
plainest walking gowns will be distin-
guished for conspicuous cuffs, usually
Of the gauntlet type
A miliiner has introduced q new hat
pin, the head Of which Is made Of a
neat little pompon Of chenille. Worn
with felt hat II looks as II Il was part
of the trimming.
Cloth Of two colors and types viii be
used on one frock, cloth Etrappings
viii decorate velvet and vice versa, and
lace motifs will be tinted TO match the
gown they embellish.
For the iong-tailed coat considerable
vogue Is predicted this season u Is
an especially smart garment on tall
figures and looks uncommonly well
with a vest ~ soft lace and chiffon.
The most attractive form In which
the separate fancy waist has made Its
appearance this seas0n IS In ivory vel.
vet, arranged in large plaits, decorated
with small gold buttons,
A charming spring model In millinery
Is Of white moire SILK, draped with
tulle. gauged and tucked 40 as to re-
femble fur. with two long ostrich
feathers curling around the brim.
In Keeping with the fancy for velyes
gowns 30 much in evidence this winter,
many ~ the new models are made Of
cloth. trimmed with velvet, the lat
ter fabric being introeaeed In such a
manner as 10 look as II II were woven
with the cloth
Braided skirts are decidedly the
vogue according 70 foreign adyices;
sometimes the braid Is just put on
plainly IN rows on either side Of the
plaEron or II takes some Greclan or
severe conventional design. With the
closely plated skirts, the eplastron mas
be braided and another favored spring
trimming for cloth dresses Is dee0upe
velvet and lace incrustatlons.
Trimmings have been a feature of
the winter gowns and they promise
TO constitute the chief charm Of the
sprinR costumes The tailormade
gowns will be elaborately trimmed
with bands OF velvet and braid artis.
dcally combined Buttons of al sizea
and all sorts viii be used as trim.
ming. The demand for silk cords and
tassels viii be increased rather thar
diminished, and lace and silk embrol.
deries wlli be introduced wherever
there Is q possible excuse for them
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02
Resolutions OF Respeet .

Whereas, IL has pleased our Heav-
euly Father 10 take from our .midst
our beloved sister, Aana Mills. There
fore, be 10 resolved, that although
Purity Chapterof Vinlta has lost a
helpful aud beloved sister, we believe
that Sister Mills has been added 10
Purity Chapter above where none but
the pure IN hart can enter.
Resolved, Ia behalf Of Purity Chap
ter, No, 20, o. + s., that while We
bow 10 humble submission TO the will
Of uim who rules wisely aud we'll, yet
We as deeply mourn her los.
Resolved, That this chapter tenders
It's heartfelt sympathy TO the be
eayed husband in this his great az
fiiction.
Resolved, That these resolutions b,
entered upon the minutes OF th'
chapter and copy sent TO the bereav
ed husband.
Mrs. G. WAoAsER. Sec.
BERTHA WACAsER, W M.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The $1,000 it is estimated would
be required to pave Wilson Street
from the we'll to the court house
corner only means $3.50 to each 25
foot lot-not prohibitive by any
means 'Twould be money profit.
ably spent to pave all the bust.
ness section of the town.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The pleasant to take and harmless one
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate
relief in all cases OF cough, Group and
lagrippe because 1t doesnot pass immed-
lately into the stomach, but takes effect
right at the seat Of the trouble, 1t draws
out the inflammation, heals and soothesand
cures pernantly by en- abliug the lungs
to contribute pure life.giyiug and life
sustaining oxygen to the blood and It's.
sues. A w Foreman. dw
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

II all the corn aud hay and other
products Of the farm could get to
market it would put a large
amount of money in circulation in
this country and very materially
effect the business Of this town
and Of all other places in this part
OF the Indian country. Farmers
are too busy however, getting
ready for another crop to spare
their teams to haul their stuff to
market. On account OF the long
continued rains and the impass.
able roads, the movement Of farm
products to market practically
ceased. But all this surplus must
ultimately be sold and the pros.
pect OF pretty good times this
summer is excellent.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The matter Of water works for
Vinita is sure to be an issue dur
ing the coming months. There
are some large property owners
who will oppose the proposition,
but the people Of The town gener.
ally favor the move and will so
express themselves when the
time comes.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

Whatever may be the result Of
the municipal election to be held
in a few days, the Chieftain
pledges its support to the men
elected in every laudible enter.
prise attempted and will not al
tempt to embarras or belittle their
efforts for the advancement Of
Vinita.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

II the white adopted citizens Of
the Cherokee nation don't hurry
and employ an attorney to defend
their interests the court OF claims
will have settled the case by or
dering that they be enrolled. In
this event they would miss a
chance Of putting up fee TO come
lawyer.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

All the railroads whose lines
touch the Indian Territory ore
sending out tons of literature ad.
vertising the great southwest. The
eyes OF the whole world are di.
rected this way. The next few
years will see marvellous develop.
ment here.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

When the time comes for the go.
lection Of United States senators
10 represent the grea. state Of Ok.
lahoma combined with Indian ter
ritory, ex Judge Chss. b. Stuart
OF South McAlester will about fill
the bill on the part of the Indian
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

Secretary Hitchcock of the In
terror Department has disbarred
John l.. spnngston of Wan from
praclicing before the department
on account OF recently being con-
vioted Of charging an excessive
fee in pension cases.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

Charles Gibson, the Indian
writer, in the Euiaula, T., Jour
nal: "The white man and the ln-
dian both work in a field, The
white man as soon as he bitches
up his team to a pillow, begins stat.
ing what pile of money he will
make at the gathering season, and
forgets his weariness Till night.
The Indian runs to the house after
drink of water or to see how bis
arrows are seasoning, all day long
letting his team rest The negro
gets more rest than either, having
more sense than the others. He
keeps quiet aud rests his mind
and body until he sees the boss
whom be is always looking for
when not asleep
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The republicans have announo.
ed that no party ticket will be put
into the coming city campaign.
This action is doubtless a Bit
ter disappointment to the machine
democrats.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02
PoallIsefy nrn,aI.

She Cat the piauol How do you Ike
my playing | play only by ear. you
know.
lie (a savage baehelof) --IIeml why
don't you consult an aurist7- Chicago
Daily News.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

Every train brings a party Of
prospeetors from the states look.
ing for a good place to locate.
These people ought to be taken in
hand and shown about the city.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The next city administration in
Vinita will be the most important
Que in the history of the city. The
prospect now is that an expendl.
ture OF at least 100000 will be
inlrusled to it. Let US have
another business administration
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The citizen, who is willing to
appease party hate is an unsafe
man in Office or out OF office. As
is also the fellow who wants to
get even with an imaginary
tiring.u
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

From present prospects this lie
to be an exceedingly good humor-
ed city campaign. The fellow who
is apt to lose his temper would
better keep out of politics. A
laugh often beats argument In
winning votes.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

1t will be very difficult to raise
s25, 600 by indiYidual contribution
for worlds fair exhibit from the
Indian Territory. Men are not
quite that public spirited asd lib
eral.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02
Things We
Like Best
often Disagree with Us

Because ws ovsreat OF them. Tndl.
gestion follouG But there's a WAY %
eseape ruoh consequences. A dose Of q
good digestsnt Ike Kodol will rsllvs you
- onoe Your ltomaeh Is simply Too
weak 70 digest what you eat. That's ali
Indigestion 10. Kodol dlgssta the food
without The stomach's aid. Thus the
stomseh rests while the body IL strength.
ined By wholesome food. Dieting 4 IN.
necessary. Kodoi dlgesta any klnd ii
good food. Strengthens aud inYlgoratss.
kodoI Makes
Rloh Red Bleed.
PIsparsa only by r. o. DrWtrr 4 90. Uhlesso
1he 81 botus contains 12 tilnaa The sou. aiaa.
= ". FOREMAN.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

Muskogee lie Ia the midst of a
great city compaign. Torchlight
PROFESSIONS, brass bands, etc. II
don't hurt for a town to get ex.
cited and do things occasionally.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The Chiellain is for any man,
be he public official or private cit
izen who is trying to do something
for Yinila.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

passes that does not bring some
one TO town who will remain and
invest their money II given a lit.
tie attention.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The appointment Of George
Morton as general passenger and
ticket agent Of the NJ. K. & T.
Railway company has been an
nounced. Mr.. Martin succeeds
the late James Barker.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

How to build a political ma.
chine would be suitable title for
the work Of the democratic faction
in Vinita who insist upon party
election.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The present city campaign has
produced at least one eprigram.
DR.. Frazee remarked of q we'll
known technical attorney "He
can see ma. but never an eagle. +"
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The democrats have deferred
the selection of a successor of
Judge Joseph A. Gill, unit. after
the municipal election. As ellis
term of Office don't expire until
December the delay will in no
way OBJECT public interests.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

Today is one Of those days when
The bass and croppie will jump
out 81 the water at the hook all
day long.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

There is a vast amount Of new
fencing being built. When a Cher.
.okee citizen files on his allotment
somehow or other be wants hls
own fence around it and the sec.
tion lines open for roads.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

territory. There is no proiounder
lawyer, broader statesman, or
more accomplished orator In the
bounds of either territory II the
new state should be looking for a
man who can take his place along
with the big ones Stuart is the
man.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

There is decided indication OF
activity in the matter of real es.
tate transfers just now. And by
the way il is an excellent time to
buy property 10 Vinita.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

One Of the political Issues before
the Indian Territory now lie
whether Ex-Governor Stanley /,
the newly appointed member Of
the Dawes commission, should be
required TO earn his salary or not.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

Obi how badly we do need a live
Commercial club to 60 out aud get
few OF the many good things
that are now to be had for the ask.
ing.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

There seems to be a contest
among the attorney! as to who is
entitled to the credit Of securing
the enrolment Of the Yeargains.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The Chieitain is for Vinita FIRST
and political aililiation as second
ary consideration.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

Does anyone remember who 1t
was that tried to shut the electric
lights out in Vlnita year or so
aRof
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

Say a good word for Vinita by
encouraging the strangers within
our gates.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The number Of contests 6led at
! the land Office is not inearly so
c large az Il seemed at 6rsl that II
/ would be. There are enough how.
I ever to keep the Commission
!, pretty busy for some time to come.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02
NOTICE
To Iniermrrried Whites In Cherokee
Nation,

To lntermrrrled Whites In Cherokee
Nation.
We have now contracted In writ.
ing with eight or nine hundred
intermarried white Cherokee In.
dians TO prosecute their claim
against the Cherokee Nation for
their equal porata share Of al
moneys heretofore paid out by the
Cherokee Nation in which they
we're excluded, and an equal share
Of ell public moneys due said Ma.
tion and their equal allotments in
the public domain and have had
bills both 10 the House and Senate
Of Congress for years authorizing
suits TO be brought in the courts
10 secure their interests. We are
ready TO make similar contracts
with the others and for that pur.
pose We will be at Vinita on Sat.
urday, April 4ih where will be
pleased TO meet all intermarried
citizens Of the Cherokee Nation 10
make other contracts and explain
the true situation.
PEEL & MoGowAE
n q ~ nj
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The chronic sorehead lie soon
counted out of the political game.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

Take time to say a good word
for Vinita.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02
JOIN THE CROWD

The New Northwest Is inereas ng fra
immigration, by 100000 people yesil,
This region offers Eeld TOR farmts
stock raisers, miners, lumbermln. n
lers, fruit growers, and all classes
labor. The Wyoming extension
into the Big Horn Region offers a spl
did opening for the live stock ard "
business and for farming by ifigatilf
The industrial expansion thapa ~
the basis Of wealth In the sasi VIII =
repeated In the Northwest Give soisf
thought towPfd a home IL Nebraska
Minnesota the Dakesas Moptans, No
eastern wyominG Northern Ids
Washington the Puget Sound and CT
uubia River REGION
Northwest Train to Take.
~ BufHng,on-Northern Pacific
press Is tte only through train into
Northwest territory tn connection
the Northern Pacific Railroad. ThrotK
coaches, chair ears (seata freel, throi
touna sieepers over this short line
time saver to the Northwest Connt
inf train from Denver TO Aliiance
connection with this great through u,
You can reach the Northwest either
Kansas City, 81. Joseph o. Denver,
tie Burlington Route
70 the North.
The Burlington has two trains dsil
81 Paul and Minneapolis. reaching
valuable territory Of Minnesota aud
DakotAs lraversed by the Northern j
&c aud Great Northern Railroads
Burlington Is the main travelled roar
the Northwest aud North. Iuyesll
the Northwest By addressing either
Industrial Departments Of the
Northern or Northern Pacific Railit
At ST. Paul, or the undersigned.
L. ]. BRfcKER, r. p. A., 823 MAJ i
Kansas clty. No
l.. W. -xAKELEY, @. p. A., St
+. c. SHARON. s.W.P.A., s23 Msi- y,
Kansas City. No.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

The United States has 10. o.s55, 100 men
al for soldiers.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

vinita people should make il a
point 10 show visitors proper cour.
Iesy There IL scarcely . DAY
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

v1SIrA. l. T.. March %, 1908.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-04-02

D. n. MARRS. PubIisher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-16

general, Department Of the Columbia, for
assignment to duty until his regiment air
rives in this country.
Contract Surgeon Henry M. Hall, now at
Cedartown, Ca. has been relieved from
further duty on the transport Mcclellan and
ordered to the Philippines for duty.
Capt. Percival s. Rossiter, assistant sur
geon United States Volunteers, has been
honorably discharged to take effect at once.
First Lieutenant John A. Boyle. 18th In
fantry, has been ordered to join his regd-
ment at the expiration Of his leave OF alb
sence.
Contract Surgeons VIM. G. Gregory, A. NJ
Guittard, John F. Leeper and James r.
Mount have been relieved from duty in
California and ordered to the Philippines
Lieutenant Colonel Henry s. Turrill, dep
uty surgeon general has been placed in per-
uanent charge Of the medical supply depot
at New York city.
The resignation OF Veterinarian VIM. ].
Midtown. 18th Cavalry. has been accepted
to take effect at once.
First Lieutenant VIM. s. Sinclair. 23d In
fantry. has been transferred to the 9Th
Infantry and assigned to duty in the De-
partment of the East.