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Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

The audience room Of the First Congre-
gational church was well filed on Saturday
afternoon with an audience not composed
entirely Of women, to hear Miss Gail
Laughlin, the gifted speaker and a leader
of the suffrage movement, speak Of the
laws governing women and children. Miss
Laughlin spoke under the auspices OF the
Omaha Equality club and was presented
by Mrs. George Tilden, the president, who
presided. 1t was her purpose to show her
audience the actual position of women
under the law and her splendid oratory
served we'll to present her wide knowledge
Of the subject gained as a member of the
New York bar and a student Of the con-
ditions Of women, both in her suffrage work
and while a member of the United States
Industrial commission. She began with the
early organization Of women sixty years
ago and told of the struggle their progress
has had against conservatism ever since;
of the opposition to their education and
every advancement from their old position
under the old common law, which still ex-
lists save in the minority of states where
they have been changed by statutes. Free
quent applause or EXPLANATIONS Of surprise
indicated that few were aware OF their
actual position; that in seven or eight
states the old common law exists today as
1t was a century ago; that in but one-third
Of the states women have any control of
their own wages; that in thirty-two states
of the union a mother has absolutely no
legal guardianship Of her children that can
prevent a fathers doing with them as he
pleases, even to willing them away from
her and the many other injustices against
which the suffragists have long commended.
"And STILL" said Miss Laughlin. there are
women who say that women have all the
rights that they need" In summing up she
said: 1--WE can only pay the debt we owe
the pioneers in this cause in continuing
their struggle to widen the opportunities
of the future"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05
SOCIETY HAS A QUIET WEEK
Tbeater Affords the Main Source Of Amuse-
msnt to All
WAITING FOR P~osT-EAStER SCHEDULE
Many ThinEs of Importance, IneIud-
ing weddings, Are set Down for
the Next Fortnight by M
Wise ones.

In the absence Of other things. the the
alter came in for a good share Of fashion
able patronage last week and the numer-
Gus larks incidental TO the many infor-
NAL parties proved not half bad. This week,
however. society is to be denied even the
theater but Sunday will be Easter and
after that.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

A truly promising event for the post
Lenten season and one to which society
promises its enthusiastic support is the
charity ball TO be given at Metropolitan
club on Thursday evening, April %, for
the beneht of Garrison Memorial hospital.
The following list Of patronesses has been
announced: Mrs. George Holdrege, Mrs.
Edward Cudahy, Mrs. Henry Cartan,A Mrs.
Charles Henderson, Mrs. George Pritchett,
Mrs. John Brady, Mrs. F. P. Kirkendall,
Mrs. Herman Kountze, Mrs. 2. ". Lewis,
Mrs. H. @. Burt, Mrs. John L. Webster,
Mrs. Guy Barton, Mrs. James MeKenna,
Mrs. w. J. C. Kenyon, Mrs. Joslyn, Mrs.
Nelson Patrick, Mrs. George Hoagland,
Mrs. Myron Learned, Mrs. Mcpherson,
Mrs. w. H. McCord, Mrs. Ward NJ. Bur-
CESS, Mrs. Edward Porter Peck, Mrs. Ar
thur C. Smith, Mrs. Clement Chase, Mrs.
Charles T. Kountze, Mrs. Thomas Kill
patrick. Mrs. Harry wilkins. Mrs. G. NJ.
Wilhelm. Mrs. Guy Howard, Mrs. E. ].
McClernand.
Another affair that has enlisted a good
share Of fashionable attention, especially
among the younger members, is the CO.
tillion to be given on Friday evening, April
II, by some Of the young women as a re-
turn for the series given by the men dur
ing the winter. There are about twenty
OF the girls interested, though Miss Ellen
McShane and Miss Margaret Preston have
the arrangements in charge. 1t is said
that the affair will be limited to twenty
eight couples. And now 1t is the turn OF
the men members Of the Cotillion club
to wonder who will be lucky enough to be
invited.
The Harmony club was entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Richards last evening.
The members of the Neighborly Card
club we're guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Kelley last evening.
Complimentary to Mrs. George s. DALEY
Of Milwaukee, who Is their guest, Mr.. and
Mrs. Finerty entertained at whist last
evening.
Mrs. Frank Holmes and Miss Fearle gave
a very pretty luncheon on Saturday.
AS a farewell to DR.. Bridges, prior t.
his departure for Europe, Judge Davis and
Mr.. Luther Drake gave q dinner last even
ing at the Omaha club.
Mrs. George A. Hoagland, Miss Hoaglant
n Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hoagland were
among the Omaha people VIII attended
the Decentralization wedding in Contra
City last evening.
Miss Mildred and Master willard Butler
return today from Tennessee where the!
have spent their vacation.
Mfr. n Mrs. ]. H. Butler spent a par
Of the week In Denver.
A very enjoyable card party was give
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

Piso's Cure will cure your cough, relieve
soreness of the lungs. and help difficult
breathing.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

The Monday Evening club OF Sterling.
consisting OF tw~enty-three members, has
Joined the Nebraska federation. Their study
is the British empire; Mrs. J. H. Melville
is president.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

Under the new charter Of the city Of
Topeka, Kan, women are given full mu-
nieipal suffrage and the vote Of the women
is counted upon to carry two important
bond propositions that are to be voted
upon this month. One is for the purpose
OF purchasing the city water works plant
and another for the purchase Of school
sites. Under the new law the ONCE OF
police Judge is made elective instead OF
appointive and the temperance women are
especially active that this office be hlled
by one who Will support the prohibition
law Of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

To the Club Women of Nebraska: The
Arbor Day Memorial association has sent
out circulars to the teachers and pupils of
our public schools requesting that in con-
nection with the usual Arhor day exercises
a contribution be made in each school to
the Morton Memorial fund.
In asking for the collection the a~ssocia-
tion emphasizes the value of the giving
rather than the gift. hoping thereby to
foster in each child a personal love for
the memory of the great man whose birth
day as annually observed in SO beautiful
a manner.
endorsement of Governor Mickey and State
Superintendent Fowler.
The proposed memorial will be a statue
of ]. Sterling Morton, erected near his
old home in Morton park, Nebraska City.
The clubs OF our federation are requested
by the association to cooperate with the
schools Of their respective communities in
enlisting the interest Of the children and
encouraging their offerings.
The General Federation of Women's
Clubs in planning for a permanent memo
rial to commemorate the Louisiana Pur-
chase. establishes the precedent Of hon
oring a great achievement. A similar op-
portunity is presented to the Nebraska
federation in the request Of the Arbor
Day Memorial association.
Our state has been greatly benefited by
the long service OF a distinguished citizen,
through whose influence the western prair-
les have been redeemed from barrenness
and the surroundings OF homes and schools
made comfortable and enjoyable.
By a hearty response to this invitation
the club women Of Nebraska have the
thTeefold opportunity Of emphasizing the
Importance of an artistic monument wor-
thily bestowed. and of teaching the youth
of the state a practical lesson In patriotism
and ideal citizenship.
Will not all unite in encouraging a move
ment which, In its endeavor to honor the
memoir of a single citizen, hsnors also a
great state. Sincerely yours,
EMMA c. PAGE.
President Nebraska Federation OF
Women's Clubs.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

Miss Josephine Jardine returned last even
ing from Peru, where she has spent her
vacation, the guest Of Miss Josephine Carr.
MrA N. Goldberg Of st. Louis is visiting
at the homo of Mr.. and Mrs. L. B.. Veit
Of S24 North Twenty-fourth street.
Mrs. William Sanford Robinson returns
home this morning from a two months
visit at Pass Christian, Grlf of Mexico.
The o. P. c. club was entertained Satur-
day at the home of Miss Mildred Rose, Pill
Grant street. An enjoyable afternoon was
spent in games and music. Prizes were
won by Miss Barbara Carlin and Miss
Wylda Rhamey. Dainty luncheon was
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Brown entertained the
teachers Of the Florence public schools and
their friends at their country home north
Of town with progressive carom Friday
evening in'honor Of Misses Cowan and Pat
terson. The home was beautifully deco
rated with cut flowers and the score cards
were dainty. hand-painted hearts. Miss
Lillian Bondesson won ladies' first prize,
a beautiful hand-painted plate; a duplicate
was presented Prof. f. F. Gordon, who
won gentlemen's first. Miss Patterson and
Miss Tracy drew for ladies' second, the for
mer winning a beautiful art plate, the
corresponding n was presented Rev. M.
A. Camp. Rev. James Clark and Miss Will
son drew for the BOBBY, the latter winning
It. After the presentation of prizes the
guests were ushered into the dining room,
where a sumptuous dinner awaited them.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

reports receipts amounting TO S6.193 over
the years disbursements. The states In
the national organization now paying the
largest membership are: New York, Massa-
chusetts, Nebraska. Iowa, Pennsylvania,
California and the District Of Columbia.
There is now but one state in the union
that has nc suffrage organization and that
is Florida The Montana organization was
effected during the campaign last May.
An all-day conference Of the Eastern Dis
trict federation Of the Pennsylvania FEEDER
alton Of Women's Clubs was held in Phil
adelphia on, Saturday. the day being de-
voted to a discussion OF co-educationy man
ual training and civic Improvement. The
meeting was called for the especial con-
sideration Of educational topics.
The April meeting Of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution will be held on
to be hostess.
There will be a meeting Of Mu Sigma at
the home Of Mrs. J. F. Richardson on Sat-
urday, April Is.
Mrs. 1. W. Hamilton was hostess Of
Wednesdays meeting of the Dundee
Woman's club.
The regular meeting Of the woman's
Christian association will be held at 10
O'Clock on Tuesday morning in the p~arlors
Of the Young Mems Christian association.
The program on local charities will be
continued at Mondays meeting OF the de.
partment of political and social science,
Miss Margaret Mccarthy will speak Of the
Benson Orphanage and Mrs. F1emon Drake
will talk Of the state institution for the
deaf and dumb. There will also tie a dis
cussion Of city improvement and a meeting
Of the executive committee of the depart
ment will be held Immediately after the
session.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton, treasurer OF
the National Koman's Suffrage association,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

A very enjoyable card party was given
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

by Miss Marie vom Veg TO a number OF
friends on Wednesday evening at her home
at Twenty-second and Jeavenworth streets.
the prizes being won by Miss Agnes White
and Mr.. r. II. BOOSTERS, Miss Schmidt Of
Avoca. Ia, and Mr.. Frank Vom Veg. A
luncheon followed the game.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

Mrs. /. W.. Hamilton was hostess Of
Wednesdays meeting of the Dundee
Woman's club.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

There will be a meeting Of Mu Sigma at
the home OF Mrs. J. f. Richardson on Sat-
urday, April IS.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
BUILDING AND LOAN.
Two Associations Now Organ.
lxlng.

The need for a building loan
association has alwsys been REQ
ognized and just nov two oil
these very useful adjuncls OF a
good town are organizing These
will provide the means for the
erection Of homes by clerks and
laboring people who might other.
wise be paying rent all their lives.
Now II an addition to the town
could be opened and titles provid.
ed, where lots were sold at lair
price there might be substantial
growth to the city. There Is little
TO encourage the expectation Of
lots within the present townsile
ever being sold At moderate prices
until the opening Of an addition
oompels II. This is perhaps not
pleasant truth but truth never
the.less, and must be met. vinita
cannot afford TO have her growth
retarded In order that dozen Of
her citigenR may realize big prices
tor their lots
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

Druggists Cperuua sellers) down
In the Greek and Chootaw country
are greatly distressed over The
fact that the Kansas district rev.
enue authorities are issuing II.
oenses and that the same are no
bar to prosecution for selling In
toxieauts. II is the same in the
prohibition states.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

Beginning today the Dawes com
mission will ask no questions as
to whether an allottee wishes to
lease, or has leased his contem
plated allotment. This Is In ac
cordanoe with the agreement
which specifically permits Chero.
KEGS to lease their allniments as
soon as they have tiled. The evil
dent intention OF the commission
is to protect the Indian against
the CRATER, but the ruling In force
last week was certainly not 10
keeping with the law
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24


When Captain Cotton got to
Beirut the other day with his Med
iteranean squadron he ought TO
have turned loose with 13 inch
guns instead Of hia mnuth. What
chance for r ,bly Evans with
his Indiana All the enlightened
nations and peoples OF the Earth
except those who have been loan
ing the Turk money want to sae
him wiped of the map and the
present would be bstter time TO-
begin than later, for every day
means the assassination of more
Christians
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

A few papers in this Territory
are seeking TO shield and cover
up the shortcomings Of the Dawes
commission and othsr federal of.
ticials under firs. This i not
oreditahle 10 an Intelligent and an
untrammeled press. Everyone
who IL familiar with conditions
here must know that there has
been unwarranted and VACATIONS
delays, and that speculation and
grating has taken pace uf honest
ahof in the performance OF the
duties assigned !be officials. The
sycophant whining ot q few news
pspers that in the face of noun. .
tain of evidence contend that the
Dawes camission IL immaculate IL
disgusting. The public forum
stely knows better.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

To those who think II a big un-
derstaking TO raise the money and
put In q system Of waterworks
and sewerage these figures are
submitted: There are substan.
TALLY 1900 lotn In In Vinita; TO
raise The ss5, 900 and pay for the
work In q lump cash sum would
cost less than s5 lot. Or, TO
provide interest and sinking fund
will take a levy on our next years
assessment, which will reach If
not exceed two million dollars,
betwn four and five mills. This
can certainly not be regarded as
= burden In any sense Of the word
and after the fret year, with our
increase Of taxable wealth and the
interest We shall get on the sink.
Ing fuad Of s4250 yearly added,
the waterworks tax will we'll nigh
be lost sight of. There Ia no
reason based on 8 financial show
Tor opposing the bond issue.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
boys swimming In the reservoir.
Nothing said abou, tbr gisss

The result Of the Republican
executive committee meeting al
South McAlester, at which Grant
s. Victor. OF Alton, was electt d
chairman, If 1t had any signiti
canoe, is that IL was trifle "too
hot" MIR. Mellstte is very
nice, mild hammered gentleman,
but has got himself in a place
where he must fight or be snutied
out. The thing seems to be
loaded.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

4 H. Foster. sis S "a ST.. Salt Lake
City, writes; II have been bothered
with dyspepsia OF indigestion for q
years; iried many doctors without relief
recently | got bottle Of Ilefblne One
bottle cured me, am nov lapesing of
OF lhe second. have recommended II
q my friends. Il Is curing them. loo. :
50 cents Al Peoples drug store. dw
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

That Mr.. Bonaparte prosecuted
the postal thieves brings to mind
sons disagreeable possibilities. Il
would be little short OF a calamity
to convict some Of the promine nt
officials in this territory /. would
be too much Of a shock 10 the
country. Mr. Bonaparle. please
dou't be too strenuous
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

Usually begins with the symps, ms Of
. common cold; there is ehilliness,
sneezing, sore throat, hot skin. quick
pulse, hoarseness aud impeded respira
tion. Give frequent small doses OF Bal.
iard's Hofehound Syrup. tthe child
will cry for III and at The first sign Of
> eronpy efagh, apply frequently Bal.
iard's Snow Liniment external to the
throat. so cents at Peoples Drug
Store DIV
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

Now the threat is 70 put on a
couple Of postofiice sleuths TO as
sist Bonaparte 10 his work Of in
vestigation--the kind Of fellows
who helped him run the postofiice
looters to earth This Ia hardly
according to the cifcations laid
down by Bixby's organ which
wants AN "oul in the open" inves
tigation The good book has
something about good deeds per
formed in secret being rewarded
openly. When the grand jury
meets the reward may be known,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
Fanrful o dasAgaInat Him

Bedridden, alone aud destitute. sueh
In brief was the condition Of an old
soldier by name Of ]. ] Havens, vet-
sailes, o. For years he was troubled
with kidney disease aud neither doctors
nor medicines gave him relief. At length
be tried Electric Bltiers. II put him on
bis feel In short order aud now he testi-
fes, Il am on the road 20 complete re-
covery. Beat on earth for liver aud
kidney troubles and all forms Of stom-
sch and bowel complaints. Only s1c.
Guaranteed By Peoples drug store dv
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24
is LET
For New $4,000
u. S. Jail.

The contract for the oonslfue.
lion Of the federal jail ct vinita
has been awarded to Daily BROS.
Of NeYada, Mo-, and work on
same will begin at once. The
citizens of vinita purchased lots
Tor same on Sorsper street. at the
Southeast corner OF South park.
The building will cost approx.
mately $4,000.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

That railroads can be built In
the Indian Territory cheaper nov
than II any other time hereafter
l. one reason for the unpreoedent
I'd activity, aud in addition 10 this
each company wishes TO protect
its trunk line with what branches
may be necessary.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

We are not gettihg our share of
the Indian Territory immigration
probably because We have made
no effort until recently vinita
wss The hr-t Cherokee town Ia b.
appraised snd ugh, to have turn
ed the fact TO substantial account.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

The oulfit needing investigation
are afraid OF Churchill and in or
der TO keep him off the job 1t 10
surmlsed have brought charges
against him. He knows who's
been sucking eggs aud where the
shells are hid.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

Along with other things vinita
needs mnre room at the public
school The big rooms over at
Aldrich outage are standing idle
and empty while there is not cit
ting room 10 the over crowded
class r0ome where school is being
taught
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

The Dawes cum NILSSON may be
competent 20 decide - il what q
reasonable compensation Tor an
Indian land lruse really Is, but
while ils members are IN the bust.
ness Of leasing Il i possible tnsir
judgment may b. biased.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

A 0 Guitar means will be employed
IN testing our sewers when they are
completed, kuown as the mlrr0r test.
A series " mirrors are placed In the
manholes 10 such 3 way that an en-
tire block Of lnains can be plainly
seen,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

The Muskogee wholesalers are
moving on the railroads for job
bers' rates for that town. II vi
nita is not receiving all the con.
cessions she is entitled to II would
be capital time TO pu, in her
oar.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

Latest reports from Tahleqush
state that the Dawes commission
has rsssiuded it order refusing
filings Of persons who have agreed
10 lease their lands.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

The indications are that the
New York base ball club will go
to South McAlester about March
1st to train for next years. work
One Of their pitchers, "Iron man"
MoGinnity, is from that town.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

The statement iu the Kansas
City Journal that Tams Bixby's
signature was seen on hotel reg.
lister in that city lie scarcely
worthy belief. No reporter of the
Journal could decipher Tame
sigr atute.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

Secretary Hitchcock is trying 10
establish system In the Indian
Territory by which the Dawes
commission will not become a per
manent investment Globe. Dem.
ocrai.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

What is to be done with til q
surplus Cherokee lands after Jan.
/ 1902 This lie matter that
should receive the attention Of
the National council at the regu.
lar sessIoo 10 November.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

Broeius is over on the east alde
of the territory--was at South
McAlester Tuesday. Now II Tams
Bixby will have marshals watch
the trains they ought TO be able 10
serve the summons in that sIander
suit.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

There will now be well nigh
universal protest by the women
aud children Of this country
against Turkish atroc,ties--Kas
toria hse been destroyed. Child
rem will "cry tor u" in vain.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

Douglas, the windy editor OF
the MuskogeePhoenlx, escaped In
vestigation by being fred from Of.
Ace before the Investigations be-
gan. Some men don't appreciate
being lucky.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

The Chickasha Express says the
new dictionaries will have among
the new words, "Dawes, ''meaning
"perpeiual 2 Better wait until
Bonsparie and Bfoslu- get through
before making he entry
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

The report that il being circu.
lated TO the effect that the water.
works will not be extended to the
east side Is erroneous. The esti
mate covers every portion Of the
city as nearly as may be, aud all
parts will share ii alike.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-24

Every town except vinita has
some extra trouble connected with
lie water service South NcAlest
or has notion some time or ethef
10 fenes the watersnsd to keep
the sheep of They have uieo
psssvd aa ordinance asasnst ne