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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14
NOT AN ILL WIND.


speaking Of hard luck experienced"
aid the well-groomed. prosperous
looking theatrical manager, according
to the Chicago Tribune, II had the
toughest one Of my career right here
in Chicago. was younger in those
days. / had just invested $1,000 all
the money hadwith another man
and a Chicago girl who is an actress.
and We took the road with variety
troupe. We had fair week In the KEN
lucky towns, prosperous week in
Cincinnati, and v hen we struck the Inr.
diana towns things looked bright.
1--WE sent our advance man into Chi
cago with s., 200 al our spare money
with instructions TO get 81 600 worth
Of posters, held c. o. u. at an express
office, and bill the town. The Wednes-
day before we were to open in Chicago
we got a telegram that the man was
drunk, not many bills posted, and the
money going. ] jumped for Chicago.
located the advance man. rescued the
$500 he had left. and did the best !
could.
Saturday night met the troupe AZ
midnight. We were to open at the old
Haymarket on Sunday afternoon. We
put up at West side hotel. The star
and were having a bottle of beer in
his room when we saw fire down the
street The Haymarket was burning.
"Well. the theater was not hurt
much, only the top Of the building
burned off. and the street was full OF
debris. We went right on with the
show, but nobody came because they
thought the theater had burned down.
Anyhow. we went broke.
"Three Of ms moved TO cheap North
side hotel, and started hunting work.
II was nice weather, but by some sin
gular coincidence the day / reached
my last quarter and owed the hotel S5
and the landlord was looking hard at
me every time ! passed him the ther-
mometer dropped down 10 eight de-
grees below zero and stuck there.
II was wearing q heavy, prosperous
looking overcoat over summer suit
and hustling for job managing some
show. The day the cold snap came |
decided to spend a dime of that final
quarter for a shave. In the barber
shop some one stole my coat. The
Thermometer was still falling.
81 dug up from the actors trunk one
OF his property coats, made of cheese
cloth, painted. II was short, bulldog
coat, with big buttons, and it made a
splendid front. but I never cross the
Clark street bridge. even in August,
without shivering.
1.-TWO days after, having dined once
with friend and the rest of the time
constructively, was getting ready to
leap into the river, only it was frozen
over. I determined TO make oSe last
desperate play for work. | hustled
downtown. The wind was blowing a
gale and was half frozen. As ducked
my head and hurried along past the
county building there came wild gust
OF wind. Something struck my trous-
ers leg, tapped around against 1t, and
stuck there. I started to kick it off.
but still it stuck. and. reaching down.
pulled IL off. IT was $40 bill.
"That gust of wind changed my luck.
I got three hot drinks inside myself
real quick. went after job, got it, busi-
ness began to pick up. and TN doing
real well, thank you."
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14
But We Still Have Refrgerato Darrough

mission was created by q special
act Of Congress tor this purpose.
La order to accomplish this 1t
was necessary to survsy, plat and
classify the 5000, 900 acres in the
Indian Territory. Treaties we're
necessary, rolls Of bona fed
Indians had 10 be made and many
contested cases were to be settled.
The Secretary Of the Interior was
often appealed y to settle disput-
ed cases OF citizenship. Unscrup.
ulous persons sought TO be admit
ted as members of the tribe. To
guard against imDositions repre-
sentive Indians watched the en-
rollment. II was vexatious
problem to the Dawes Commission
to determine the real owners OF
the land, those entitled to an ap-
pportionment OF the estate, and
out Of the decision Of the commiss-
ion in many csses grew q great
deal Of dissatisfaction. The slights
est trace Of Indian blood in q
white man entitled him to an al
lotment, Many who claimed this
right appealed to the United
States courts, and in many in
stances the courts admitted them
to citizenship. The Indians pro-
tested and finally Congress passed
d law creating court to revisw
the work OF the courts which al
mitted parties to citizenship
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

Lawrence Carlisle is home visiting
bis ssbest girl.
Mr.. Chas. Jean and Armon Trout
are each ridIxg In a fine new carriage.
Mrs. Geo. Calvert. who went back
TO Missouri thinking 1t would bene-
fit her health is reported as being no
better.
Mrs. Garretson Is on the sick list
again.
Quite sprinkling OF new hats on
EastsF dag,
Brock Mercantile Co. was robbed OF
fifty dollars. The culprit has not yet
been found.
r. Vanderoot, our most excellent
station agent. has left us to 60 to his
fathers and Mr.. Mccall Of Big Cabin
succeeds him.
Nv Thomas and family left Mon
day eve for their new horne ir Everett
Wash. We are sorry TO lose so good a
family from our community.
Miss Mamie Chandler, of Vinita,
spent few days with her sister Mrs.
Poplin this week.
Mr. Chas. Hester is planning TO
open an ice cream parlor and fruit
stand 10 few days.
There was a singing social at Mr.
Geo. Warren's Sunday night in honor
OF Miss Beulah Thomas.
f L Sharp is spending a few days
here.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14
Transformation
| In Indian Country.
bRDEROU or CHAOS
The Long Drawn-out Work Of the
Dawes Commission In Settling
With the Indian Continues Step
BY Step.

"A staff correspondent Of the
Dallas News, writing from the In
i,ian Territory says
Step by step the Federal Gov
brnment is changing un-American
conditions which exhist in the In.
Han Territory. The transforms.
lion OF an Indians domain into >
white mans country, the winding
|hp Of an estate in which many
thousands OF Indians will share
Ind the great development Of civil
iife and affairs has no parallel in
Ehe annals Of American history,
rhe evolution is the beneficientre.
butts Of the policy Of the Govern
ment, which undertook to bring
The Territory out OF the chaos Of
tribal life and government and ell
evate it to the standard Of Ameri-
cen citizenship and educate him
10 modern ideas has been a task
of no less Importance than to de-
yelop civil conditions in the new
possessions OF the United States.
The indians, as wards of the Gov
ernment. have prospered under
/ the guiding hand Of their benefao
tor. The average red man is IN
telligent and familiar with every
day affairs. He is rich 10 land
and happy in contentment. Ssve
for the fullbloods, who can never
shake off tribal traditions and in
s.itutions, the future Of the North
American Indian is promising.
He will soon get an allotment Of
the average value of 800 acres.
His share is worth 81, ,048. His
family shares equally in the devils
ion OF the land. The term "auto
Gratis OF the nation" is consistent
ly applied to poor Lo. The young
er generation starts in life with
glowing prospects,. The Indian
movement to this country in ex-
change for their lands in the East
began many years ago. Since 1883
they have maintained tribal gov
ernment and traditions. Their
laws were somewhat similar 10
those OF the sovereign States but
their power was autocratic within
their jurisdiction. The most in
dustrious Indians cultivated q
small portion OF the domain for
domestic purposes. For years he
lived in peace and absolute iree-
dom. Hunting was his favorite
pastime. Years rolled by and
them changes came. Occasional
ly an Indian would lease his land
to a stock kman for grazing purpos-
es. and then trouble began. In .
short time there developed the
greatest leasing system in The
! country. The passion OF the white
man who invaded the Territory
were aroused to conquer and re-
duce the wilderness TO state OF
eultication. Within the bounda
ries OF this practically foreign Ter
ritory we're thousands of persons
without the consent Of the tribe.
II was at this junc,ure that the
Federal Government stepped in to
the powers OF the non citizens aud
radjust matters between thtm and
the commen owners Of I soil the
Indians. Condir ons Tor many
years were anomalous and relief
was awaited as aDxiously by the
people as rain is awaited 10
drouth stricken community
The work OF the Federal Gov
has bsen tedious. To al
lot SO. 600 indians their pro rata
share has been a task Of consider
able magnitude The Dawes Com
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

The sac news of the death Of Miss
Mamie Duckmorth at Sloan Springs
was received today. She was taken
sick at the Female Seminary at Tab
leouan 81 nse weeks ago.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14
Dreadful Attack of Whooplne
Cough

Mrs. Ellen Harrison, of 300 Park Ave,
Kansas City, Mo, writes as follows" Our
two children had a severe attack of
whooping cough, one of them in the
paroxysm Of coughing would often faint
and bleed at the nose. We tried every
thing we heard of without getting relief.
We then called in our family doctor who
prescribed Foley's Honey and Tar, With
the very first dose they began 10 improve
and we feel that it has saved taeir lives" I"
Refuse substitutes. Sold by Shanahan
& Mitchell. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

Floors Of rubber. claimed to be az
durable as asphalt. and cheaper. are
being tried in Germany.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

On small table beside my bed
stands lamp, two nails, tin cup con-
tanning one tablespoonful of mutton
tallow Tor lard), two tablespoonfuls Of
turpentine, deep bib with strings.
and two safety-pins, with which to pin
on a piece of flannel the shape of the
bib. As son as baby coughs hard, i
light the lamp, put the tin cup over IT
ION the two nails), and heat the mix
ture until it smokes. then rub baby's
chest well, as hot as can use the tur-
pentine. and then put on the flannel
pinned to the bib, tying the soft tape
strings around the neck. 1t may sound
like a fairy-tale. but il the cough is
not too bad, 1t absolutely disappears;
II very bad, 1t becomes so mild and the
breathing so different that distracted
mother sleeps in peace. With this
same remedy used hot, pneumonia has
twice been averted in neighbor's fam
Woman's Home Companion.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

Cut the Goldfish into strips about the
size Of finger. freshen by soaking over
night in cold water, in the morning
dry between towels. Dip each piece
in fritter batter and fry deIicately
brown ir hot fat Good Housekeeping.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02
Convention of Home Rulers.

Delegates to Home Rule con-
vention from the other Islands,
met last Monday at headquarters on
Maunakea street, for the purpose OF
electing a leader. They did moth
ing more than perfect their own
organization aad deferred the cleo
ton Of leading officers to July next.
The choice lays betw' en- Ex-Dele-
gate r w Wilcox and Speaker F w
Beckley. Senator Kalauokalani, it
is understood, has signifed his
willingness to make way, and that
his son has been mentioned for the
vice. presidency. Most Of the dele.
,tes returned to their homes Tues,
day afternoon, they only arriving
the Saturday and Sunday before.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02
Passengers by the alameda

For San Francisco, April IF j
Amweg, DIR j @ Brammer, Mrs
Boehner, q T Bush, Mr. Cannell
F NJ Chittenden, DR. r B Clark, Mrs
Q l. Clark, Miss Clark, Bert Davis,
s r Dick, Henry Dick, Mrs FL A
Dick, 81 s Dimond and wife, w E
Estes, e V Gambler, j Fl Hunt,
Master j Hunt. A johnson, E P
Jones, F W Larned and wife, w S
Low, w T Lucas and wife, A Mac
kellop, DR. McAdory, Mrs Montague,
L A Mares and wife, M Ohlandt
z G Pratt and wife, G E Preston, MI
aud Mrs Quinn and child, B F Ray
and wife, Miss V Ray, j L Rockwell
S B Rose and wife, A Schlater, j {
Shields and wife, j w Smith ant
wife, Mrs Stoiber, A g Towus, Mrs
S B Tfavis, b P Warden aad wife
q Wilson.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02
IMPORT ANT TO YOUNG MEN.

Desiring that my nomina-
tons to the Bureau Of Navi-
cation, Navy Department, for
the position of Midshipman
from our Territory, shall be of
the very best available, |
HEREBY INVITE the appli-
cation Of any young man
who believes he can pass the
examination.
The eligibility is from Is to
% year, and qualifications as
laid down by the Department
Rules.
BY calling at my office at
any time before April 10th, he
or they will be fur lished with
any and all information de-
sired.
j. KALANIANAOLE,
Delegate-Elect.
Honolulu, II. II March
81, 1903.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

OF Public Works to make reports re-
lative thereto.
o. motion the Order OF the Day
was taken up. Only one bill was
called and it was not passed when,
at noon, recess was taken.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

Frank j Kruger, the watchm ,ker
and jewelcr, has removed his place
of business to the opposite side OF
Fort street, in the McInerny block i.
1t was his former stand when he
first opened business for himself.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02
FOR SALE.

Al f00 LEAsERoLD ON BERE.
Sf,Vv" tania sstrast. SO yesyB "a
turn Present nst income $50 pr
month, APPLY to
WILLIAM SAVIDGE g. GO
208 Merchant Str
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

JnoH Wise was relieved OF acting as
Sergeant alarms of the House this
morning, Sergeaut-at-Arms Kaleo
being sufficiently we'll enough to be
out after being sick for nearly q
fortnight.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

The Janet Waldorf Co will play
"The Lady Of Lyons" by Bulwer
Lytton, tonight at the Orpheum
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

1t ia understood that Electric car
motormen and conductors have
formed into a union.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

Governor Dole, feeling little re-
lieved, was at his Office yesterday
afternoon for the frst in several
days.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02
NOTICE.

Kentuoky's famous jessie bioore
Whisky, unequalled for it's purity
and excellence. On sale ut any Of
the saloons and at Loyeioy & &c
disi Tibutipg agents for the Hawsiis
islsnds
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

The Board OF Health held q meet.
yesterday afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

All. member of Excelsior Lodge,
loot, ara requested 10 assemble
at the lodge room on Fort street
this Thursday evening at 1880
o'clock. Members Of Harmony and
Rebekah lodges, and all visiting
members are ira.eroally invited to
be present.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

Both the Senate and House held
sessions last night.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

FL Wilhelm, the contractor, gave
a stag dinner last evening to few
intimate friends. Pink carnations
was tho predominatirg color, ard
Ellis uuintette discourued the music.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

The Alameda yesterday carried
away big cargo, consisting of TO-.
600 bags of sugar, 5000 punches of
bananas and 1000 hides.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

The steamer Lehua again encount-
cred rough weather this week at
Kalaupapa, but managed to land it's
freight there. She again left last
evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

The steamship Nevadan, which
sailed early yesterday morning for
San Francisco. took away S75,C9o in
Hawaiian silver coins redeemed by
the First National Bank.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

The Anti-Saloon League will hold
it's annual nesting tomorrow even
ing
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

An electric car ran into buggy
last evening about the middle Of
the Fort street crossing aud shaft
OF the buggy was broken.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

he steamer Mauna Loa is due
I'M windward tomorrow morning.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

A new feature of the Waldorf
play of last night was the singing Of
. the Honolulu Qnintette Club, which
most enjoyable entertained thos
present.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

The INDEPENDENT DO cents per
month.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

The following sugar is reported
on Kauai ready fer shipment by
Purser Simerson OF the Mikahala
which arrived yesterday: X S M
800 bags; W, 400; Max, l21Co; g q
r, $500; Mob, 35,COs; X P, 5000; Il
M, 5000; q F, 3,2O5; NJ S Co, 69,Os9i
KSCo, 1000.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

IuUbOthou ouu COuuuCtOIo udNo
formed into union.
The Janet Waldorf Co will play
"The Lady Of Lyons" by Bulwer
Lytton, tonight at the Otpheum.
Governor Dole, feeling little re-
lieved, was at his Office yesterday
afternoon for the frst in several
days.
The Alameda yesterday carried
away big cargo, consisting of TO-.
600 bags of sugar, 5000 punches of
bananas and 1000 hides.
An electric car ran into buggy |
last evening about the middle OF
the Fort street crossing aud shaft
OF the buggy was broken.
The steamer Lehua again encount-
cred rough weather this week at
Kalaupapa, but managed to land it's
freight there. She again left last
evening.
A new feature of the Waldorf
play of last night was the singing Of
/. the Honolulu Qnintette Club, which
most enjoyable entertained thos'
present.
The steamship Nevadan, which
sailed early yesterday morning for
San Francisco. took away $500 in
Hawaiian silver coins redeemed by
the First National Bank.
FL Wilhelm, the contractor, gave
a stag dinner last evening to few
intimate, friends. Pink carnations
was tho predominating color, AID
Ellis quintette discourued the music.
JnoH Wise was relieved OF acting as
Sergeant alarms Of the House tn 8
morning. Sergeaut-at-Arms KaIeo
being sufficiently we'll enough to be
out after bsing sick for nearly 8
fortnight.
Frank j Kruger, the watchm ,ker
and jewelcr, has removed his place
of business to the opposite side OF
Fort street, in the McInerny block {.
1t was his former stand when he
first opened business for himself.
All membs rs of Excelsior Lodge,
loot, are requested 10 assemble
at the lodge room on Fort street
this Thursday evening at 7:3C
o'clock. Members Of Harmony and
Rebeksh lodges, and all visiting
members are ira.eroally invited tc
be present.
The following sugar is reported
on Kaaai ready fer shipment by
Purser Simsrson OF the Mikahals
which arrived yesterday! X S M
800 bags; W, 400; Max, l2,1Go; g 6
r, 5000; Mob, 35,Cos; X P, 5000; E
M, 5000; q F, 3,205; NJ S Co, 69,Os9
KSCo, 1000.
Sometime ago the Bank OF Hawai-
refused to pay $1,000 to the orde
of Mrs Lahapa Haley, who wa
alleged to be insane, the dsposi
being iu the nams of Mekia Keala
kai as trustee for her. Yesterda
Judge DeBolt made an order to pa
her the money.
Among those who left in the Ala
media yesterday were Mr. and Mrs
BRose, of Wilder's S S Co, who hav
gone to attend the intermen. G
the rem aims of their only dsughte'
Grace Rose Brugaiere, at Sal
Francisco, the remains having bes'
brought there from Manila.
For the frat time last evenin
four new electric arc lights wei
lighted over Fort street, betwee
Hotel aud King streets, and it ori
Iisatly lighted up that porto
These liShts are put 10 at the Q
psnse of the merchanta on eth
side of that section OF that stree
and is a we'll thought OF public a
eommodatiQp,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

Sometime ago the Bank Of Hawaii
refused to pay $1,000 to the order
of Mrs Lahapa Haley. who was
alleged to be insane, the deposit
being iu the nams of Mekia Keala-
kai as trustee for her. Yesterday
Judge DeBolt made an order to pay
her the money.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

Among those who left in the Ala
media yesterday were Mr. and Mrs 5
BRose. of Wilder's S S Co, who have
gone to attend the intermen. OF
the rem ,ins of their only dsughtsr,
Grace Rose Brugaiere, at San
Francisco, the remains having besn
brought there from Manila.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-02

For the frat time last evening"
four new electric arc lights were
lighted over Fort street, between
Hotel and King streets, and it bril-
lisntly lighted up that portion
These liShts are put 10 at the eK'
psnse of the merchanta on eithe'
side OF that section OF that street
and is a we'll thought OF public ac-
commodstlon'
Arizona republican., 1903-09-24
THE CARRIER SERVICE
Patrons of the Phoenix Post Office \ Urged to Utilize It.

The Phoenix postmaster has persist ently urged the increased use of the carrier service by the patrons of the office. There are many reasons for it but the most important perhaps is that the more patrons served by carrier, the less the crush at the office windows. especially in the winter season when there is always .. long line waiting to be served and each one anxious to push the one ahead out of the way. It is held that mail is if anything more apt to be delivered promptly by carrie. than any other way. If a carrier starts out with letter properly addressed he will find the addess before he returns while in running through a big package of letters at the general delivery and hastily reading a hundred different names there are bound to be some over sights and other errors. Again, except on Sundays, it is more frequently the case than not that the patron will get his mail earlier by carrier than if he waits till he has time to go to the office after it.
 The carrier service has to be en- ployed anyway and it is just as well to utilize it. On the contrary the fail ure to do so makes larger clerical force in the office necessary and in creaSeS the expenses of the office just that much.
 A comparison of certain figures in d department publication showing condi- tions to the end of the fiscal year July l. 1902. is interesting. These figures re- late to towns of the same class as Phoenix, namely with annual receipts of between s21 ,000 and s32,000. They show that the expense of maintaining the carrier service in this city is only one-third to one-half as much as in other towns of the same class. owing to the fact that fewer carriers are requir- ed, more people here going to the post office for their mail than in most towns The towns named for the year preced- ing the report expended for carrier service the following sums: Phoenix S3,164; Alameda. Cal. $S.290; Williman- tic, Mass, s5,174; Cairo, H., s7,251; Jacksonville H., $7.2OO; Clinton. la, s9.4SS; Musca tine, Ia.. sG.425; Hagers- town, Md. s6.1O4.
 The Phoenix carriers are by no means overworked and they could han dle considerably more mail within the districts Eow supplied without an in crease of force.
 AiIulHSl 'CliildllsoH pl the uillel . ence in the use of this service here and elsewhere is as follows. The Phoenix postoffice has one carrier for every S6,000 of income while in San Diego there is one carrier for every S3000 of income, and still the San Diego carriers are heavily worked. The modern ten dency should be to have the mail car ried and now that the people are re- turning home and settling down for the winter it is the wish of the postmaster that all who can arrange to do so take advantage of this service. especially in view of the fact that large influx of strangers is expected and there are likely to be lively times at the post office windows anyway.