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Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

~Ethel-Papa sent Paul home at 10 o'clock
last night.
Maude-What a shame! t
Ethel-Yes, and what do you suppose
Paul said to me as he vert out the door,
Maude-I'm sure I don't know.
Ethel-He asked II l gave out rain checks.
-SomerVille Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

~Harold-June is the month Of weddings
isn't It?
Peggie-Oh, Harold. why didn't you speak
earlier and give me- more time to gel
ready?-New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

Edith thought you and Mabel were fast
friends.
Nellie-we used to be.
And you are not now?"
mo"
what was his name?'-New York
Weekly. =
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
srArEMENT or CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State Cf Nebraska. Douglas County, S.;
George b. Tzschuck secretary OF Inc lee
Publishing Company, icing duiy S"Otni
says that the actual number OF t9ll ano
complete copies of The Daily MoIhihs
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during tue
month Of Anil. 1909. was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

The Twentieth Century Woman-But,
really, DIR. Preachly, is II not dreadful to
think that there are to be no marriages In
heaven7
M Up-to-date Parson-Not at all. dear
madam, when we remember that there are
to be no rich men there.-Brooklyn Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

1t is never too late to arbitrate.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

IAN Oklahoma young man tried to kiss
his sweetheart and she hit him with u hot
1atiron. Then they quarreled and he hasn't
been back since"
That's strange. You'd naturally sup
pose the fatlron would have smoothed II
over. "-Clcveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

at cannot marry you she said.
WHY do you say that?" he demanded.
'Because-because l want you to propose
again."
There's nothing like getting all of a lux
ury that's possible.-Chicago Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.

Miss Passay-When ! was 16 papa gave
me the cutest little diamond ring you ever
saw, and
Miss Speitz-Gracious! What a memory
you have!-Philadelphia Press.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04
A NEPHEW FROM AMERICA.
Unpleasant Surprise Given His Rel
atives When He Met Them
In France.

A Paris tradesman named Randall
received telegram from Havre few
days ago informing him that one of
his nephews who had lived in America
for the last 20 years was about to re-
turn to France. The telegram added
that the nephew was anxious to enter
tain his relatives at dinner at a
restaurant in Paris, after which there
would be distribution of surprise
packets.
The uncle issued the invitations. The
nephew duly arrived and was received
with great hospitality and the banquet
took place, covers being laid for Is.
The traveller created most favorable
impression upon his relatives and told
some very extraordinary stories of his
adventures and life generally in
America. At the conclusion of the
feast he announced that a famous
Indian chief. whom he knew well, had
confided to him in gratitude for SER
vice rendered a secret process for
changing gold into silver and silver
into gold. He placed his own watch
and chain in a napkin and asked his
guests to lend him their rings, watches
and other iewelry, SO that he could
illustrate the process.
The request was complied with and
the jewelry was placed in napkin. The
nephew rose and requested them to
keep silence. He said it was necessary
they should be in darkness for few
moments to insure success of the pro-
cess. and when it was completed they
would see the surprise he had prepared
for them. The electric light was ex-
tinguished.
The diners sat in darkness and
silence for few minutes. One Of the
party became impatient and struck a
match, says the London Globe, and
then the nephew had decamped with
the iewelry.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

The salary of the comptroller of
Philadelphia Is $4,000. and Of the sheriff
of Philadelphia $4,000.
no make red ink dissolve 20 grains
OF pure carmine in three ounces of
liquor ammonia and add 20 grains OF
gum arabic.
In 1890 there were rs counties IN
South Dakota, and although the popu-
lation has increased largely since,
there are now 63 counties, is Of the for
mer counties OF the state having been
consolidated with others.
A lamp that will burn ~ months y
made by putting stick of phosphorus
in large dry vial. uncorked, and kept
in cool place. 1t will afford light
enough to discern any object when
held near it.
The bonded debt of Nevada is less
than 100000, OF the state Of Washing
ton $1,500,0O0, and OF Idaho 50,0o0.
Oregon has practically no debt. The
financial condition Of the states OF the
Pacific coast is better than that OF any
other geographical group in the coun-
try.
There are 25 cities in the United
States Of more than 10000 population
each, and of these Pittsburg has the
largest population to the square mile,
Philadelphia the largest number Of
dwelling houses, Cleveland the largest
increase in population since 1890, San
Francisco the smallest debt, and Chr
cago the greatest length OF streets.
By sending a registered letter you
are so far protected against loss By
mail that you get receipt for your
letter from the post Office where i is
mailed, and also one from the person
to whom II is addressed. The post OF
flee department. is, by this system, bet
ter able to trace missing letter; but
it does not hold iself responsible for
any loss which may be incurred.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04
The march Cosmopolitan.

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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04
WHEN COLUMBUS CAME ASHORE
Historical Event In Nassau That Was
Well Remembered by the
"1Ian and BROTHER"

Down in Nassau, New Providence
that quaint town which favored
Americans visit in the winter months
there stands statue OF Columbus
It isn't much of statue, being after
the swashbuckler order OF architec'
ture; but. anyway, it serves to re-
mind visitors to the Bahamas that its
original first landed on an island in
that chain. Being the only statue Of
account in the island, it is known
of all men and is of special impor-
tance in the eyes of the negroes, who
point to it with pride and date oc-
currences relatively recent from the
time of its erection, says the New
York Times.
The knowledge of historical events
displayed by the "man and brother
Is pretty accurately indicated in the
tale they tell in Nassau respecting
the occasion, a few years ago, that
Columbus appeared in court. The
lawyer for the defense. attempting
to impeach the veracity of plaintiffs s
witness, an old colored man of doubt
ful antecedents, asked:
$50 you say you've lived here many
years?'
eyes, boss, has"
"Then I suppose you remember
clearly when Columbus landed here?'
"Oh, yis, boss, ! does member dat,
'stinckly."
unb Won do2" t
"Yis, sab; suttenly, boss"
"That will do, your honor, this wit
ness memory is evidently defective,
and / claim verdict for my client"
The Judge seemed inclined that
way, too, when the plaintiffs law
yer interposed: "Wait moment,
gentlemen, perhaps my witness is not
SO far wrong, after all. Now, Cutie,
tell us when was 1t you saw Column
bus land, and how did he come
ashore?"
"WelI, boss, I t'ink twas bout 20
year ago, an C'lumbus he come asho'
in de big boxes!"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

The Texas Midland Railroad an
nounces the following rates In effect
from points on its line:
Annual Meeting, Atlantic States
Packers Assn, Western Packer
Canned Goods Assn, and Canning
machinery and Supplies Assn, Wash.
ington, d. c., February o-l4, rate fare
and one third, on the certificate plan
Annual Meeting Department o.
Duperintendence OF the National Ed
ucational Assn, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Feb 24-26, rate fare and one third on
certificate plan.
Meeting United Mine Workers Of
America, Jan 1870, and Joint Meet
ing of Operators and Miners, Jan 20
indianapolis, Indiana, rate one aod
one third fare on the certificate plan.
Meeting State Convention, Y. NJ
c. A., Lampassas, Texas, March A-l'
rate convention basis.
Sunny South Shooting Tournament
Brenham, Texas, Jan. 26-3l, rate one
and one third fare on the certificate
plan.
Biennial Meeting State Senate
Order OF lPretorisns, Austin, Texas
February II. rate fare and one third
on certificate plan.
f. b. McKAr,G PA
Terrell. Texas.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

Custom of Bui1ding over
the water.

The houses of the Moros are more
interesting on the inside than the ex-
terior indicates. From their pirate an
cestors they have inherited the GUS
tom Of building out over the water,
so that they might slip out the more
easily in case they were attacked.
The houses are ramshackle and irreg-
uIar, and there is no beauty in their
architecture, but the inside suggests
at least two things enough to eat.
and plenty to wear. Many of them
have large looms, and some of the
cloth that the Moros make is very
pretty, especially that used for the
mems trousers. This is usually q
small stripe in bright colors, woven
in silk over cotton background.
An inevitable sight is the Koran
fhe Mohammedan Bible. / remember
that my respect for this book was
brought out rather abruptly one day
while was looking through one OF
the houses. The only chairs in the
room were made of two boards.
crossed like a saw-buck. making .
kind of camp stool. And on each one
4 noticed an old, worn, open book.
Az I was very tired, 1 made move az
If to sit on what seemed to me the
only available place in the room.
when Moro gentleman took me By
the arm and began to make frantic
motions, pointing to the book. I did
not need to understand his language
60 know that the Koran Is not book
to be sat on, nor to be removed from
its sacred altar.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

Everything is in the name when i
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E c De
Witt s. Co of Chicago. discovered some
years ago, how to make salve from
Witch Hazel that is a specific for Piles.
For blind. bleeding, itching and pro-
trudine piles, eczema, C uts, burns, bruises
and all skin diseases, Dewitt's Salve has
no equal. This has given rise to nnm-
efous worthless counterfeits. Ask for
Dewitt's-the genuine. A W Fore
man. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04
A WOMAN AND HER MONEY.


/ avenue SuI1dct cdk luC OtAASA oo}p S~@>
dered the conductor five-dollar bill
and received in change four silver dol
lars and a handful of small change
She looked at the silver, then cast q
Ireproachful glance at the conductor
who was making his way toward the
door, relates the New York Sun.
After handling the money for some
time longer, and giving expression to
her views on the inconvenience of sill
yer, she turned around to the passen-
ger sitting next to her-a well-dressed
man, reading newspaper and said.
"Would you mind kindly giving me
bills for these silver dollars?"
"Not at all, madam, !" replied the man.
taking roll Of bills from his pocket
| and handing Ter four single dollar bills.
which she folded up and put away in
her pocketbook. She was still jingling
the small change in her hand, and as
the conductor passed she asked:
"Conductor. will you let me have =
dollar bill for this changer"
Certainly, said the conductor, TAX
ing bill from his pocket and hand
ing it to her, in return for which she
handed him the IS cents.
beg pardon but there is only e5
cents here" he said. as he counted
over the change.
"Yes, you know gave you five cents
BEFORE" was the rejonder.
That's all right, but need five
cents more to make up the dollar" in
sisted the conductor.
Don't you see" persisted the wom-
an, 'sthe 95 cents and the five gave
you before make one dollar?"
"That nickel you gave me was for
your fare, madam" said the conduc-
tor. !.
"Yes, and that with what I've given
you now. make up the dollar" insisted
the woman.
Emptying the change into her lap and
picking up the dollar, the conductor
went forward to collect other fares.
Turning to the obliging passenger next
to her again, she said:
Il don't like to trouble you too much,
but could you give me one dollar for
this changer"
with pleasure, madam" he said. as
lay down his paper and took out his roll
Of bills for the second time.
He was we'll aware Of the fact that
he was a nickel short, as were the other
passengers who had been watching the
proceedings with good deal Of in-
terest and amusement. After the bill
had been neatly folded up and put away
in the woman's pocketbook and he had
resumed reading his paper, It looked
for a few moments as If the incident
had come to close; but such was not
the case. Suddenly turning round to
the man again, the woman broke out
with:
"Oh. owe you five cents"
That's all right, madam" replied
the man, looking up from his paper.
"No, but must pay you"
"It1l do some other time" he said.
evidently tired Of going through the
process OF making change.
"0h, no, I'll pay you now." she in
sisted, taking out her pocketbook and
looking all through IL for nickel. II
haven't five cents In change. but IL you
give me the s5 cents I'll give you the
dollar"
At that moment the man noticed
that the car had stopped at his cor
ner, and he made a rush for the door.
his brain In a whirl and trying to make
out whether il was he or the woman
that was crazy. or whether the con-
ductor, or all three were prospective
patients for luuatic asylum.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

So sweet and Pleasing In Tastel
Mrs. c. Peterson, Gas Laks st., Tope-
ka, Kan, speaking of Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup; says; ''It has never failed
to give entire satisfaction, and Of all
cough remedies, it is my favorite. and
must confess to my many friends that Il
will do, snd has done. what Is claimed
for ito speedily cure a cough or .
cough or a cold: and II is so sweet and
pleasing in taste" a5c, SOC aud 81 bot
tie at Peoples drug store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

The Cherokee claimant still has
an inning. When bonifide citi-
zen files upon land held by such
claimant the latter has nine
months in which to contest. Ample
time for anc ther crop.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

One after another the towns Of
The Indian Territory have decided
to pave their business streets. The
mud did II. II is an i'll wind that
blows no one good,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

That forty-two inch vein OF coal
just discovered ten miles north OF
vinita sounds mighty good these
days Of scarcity Of coal and bad
roads.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

The best pill meath the stars and stripes;
1t cleanses the system and never gripes.
Little Early Risers of world repute-
Ask for DeWitt's and take no substitute.
A small pill. easy to buy, easy to take
and easy to act. but never failing in re-
suits. Dewitt's Little EARLY Risers
arouse the secreticns and act as tonic
to the liver. curing permanently. AW
Foreman. dw
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

The following opinion concerning
.'Thelma" Is clipped from the Com
mercial Appeal. Memphis, Tennessee
"Thelma" is by far the best attrac'
tion which has been offered by the
management OF the Auditorium this
season. The scenic effects we're sur
prisiDg.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

sFirst Published February is. 1pos)
Warning Order.
In the United States Court for the orthern
District Of the Indian Territory. sitting a.
yinita,
Lula H0vss1' Plaintiff NJ. 100
I'd. Howser. Defendant
The defendant. nd. Howser. to appear In
this Court within thirty days and answer
the complaint Of the plaintiff: Lula Howser.
CHke. A. DAVIDSON. Clerk.
John b. Turner. Attorney for Plainti7.
=. n. Parks, Atty. for non -resfdent Deft.
This Feb. IL. 1se3. VIZ
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

Another congress has adjourned
and the trusts still live and move
end have their being.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

Open that section line, or the
Indian agent will do II for you
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04
Zeno Grocery CO,
Phone 81.

<lY T will be worth your while TO
buy your fresh meats and meat
ID Of all kinds from us We nj
your orders promptly and have every
thing you can call for in drst-class
meat market. Fresh Groceries, ali
Mays on hand.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-04

When man begins to fgger out
dat de world owes him q livin' it's
time fur other men to git home airly
an see dat de cellar doah am safely
Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-09-25
GERMAN SYRUP,

We want to impress on our readers
that Boschee's German Syrup is posit-
lively the only preparation on the mar
ket today that does relieve and cure
consumption. 1t contains the specifics,
such as pure tar, extracts of gums, ETC.,
which have been so highly endorsed for
the cure of coughs, colds and consump
ton by the great medical congresses.
The consumptive, whether his disease
is in the throat or lungs, must have rest
at night, and be free from the spasm Of
dry and racking cough in the morning
The diseased parts want the rest, heal
ing and soothing treatment, and the
patient needs fresh air, good food, etc
German Syrup will give free and easy
expectoration in. the morning with
speedy and permanent relief. Small
bottles, IS cents; regular size, contain.
ing nearly four times as much, IS cents.
At all druggists. Sharrer & Mulhol-
land, Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-09-25
Our Schools

Mrs. Haner visited school Monday.
Delos Sinner visited school Monday.
Olive Smith visited school on Monday.
Charles Fisher has entered the eighth
grade.
Winnie Booth ia new student in the
ninth grade.
Carlton Gill is a new student in the
third grade.
Helen Fisher is new pupil in the
second grade.
Mabel Hutchins visited the second
grade Friday.
Pearl Decker has left school and
entered college.
George Sadler entered the sixth
grade Tuesday.
Walter Ferris attended the West Mich
igan fair Thursday and Friday.
Supt Daniels, of the st. Louis schools,
called at the central Tuesday morning.
Hereafter current events will be given
in chapel exercises on Friday morning.
Blanche Boughton is teaching the
English classes owing to the illness Of
Miss Goldstone.
Ira Glow has again entered the eighth
grade, after recovering from the effects
of broken arm.
Miss Marsh, formerly the popular
principal of Alma high school, visited
school on Wednesday.
A class in spelling consisting Of the
entire school, has been started and will
take one lesson week. 1t is good
thing TO know how to spell.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-09-25

Clark is conceded by all to be the best IN
his line, and in speaking OF his perform
ance leading journal has said BILLY
CLARK is one of those rare theatrical pro-
ducts. an entertaining minstrel man.
who is not promoter of ancient history
nor dispenser of stale jokes. He has
a good makeup to and an inspiring
study In black and white, while his
broad. bland smile which wanders I'M
restrainedly across his face, adds vivid
( ouch of color. Billy s smile is contag'
Gus, and is generally reflected on the
faces of his audience during the whole
time he is before the foot lights Mr..
Cash Knight, Guy Johnson, Allen
Whited, W. DARCY Campbell, Albert
Mullen, J. Frederick Ames are all vo'
calists of ability assisted by Mr.. Louis
Spooler and his concert orchestra. Then
there is that eccentric comedian, MIR.
AL Goeway, also the comedians Weaver
and Gleason, The Banta Bros. aud Von-
dell Stafford the Great, The Monarch
Quartette, special scenery, beautiful
costumes, big brass band and street par
ade at noon. Nobody should miss this
great show and the time TO secure seats
is now. They are on sale at Sharrar &
Mulholland's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-09-25
ALMA HEIGHTS.

Ray Fraker is in st. Johns this week
attending the fair.
Mrs. j f. Suydam was the guest of
Mrs. Barnes Tuesday.
George Klingenpeel visited at the
home Of Mr.. Meyers last week.
Mr.. Fraker was in Mt. Pleasant last
week attending the soldiers reunion.
Alton Clum has moved into the home
formerly occupied by Mr.. Broadhead
Mrs. Kehn, who has been visiting her
sister at Lilley, returned home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Pequegnat, of st. Louis,
visited her brother, r. Broadhead, Sun.
day.
Mrs. T. l.. Fenker, of Kalamazoo, and
Miss Mae Carpenter, of Wayland, are
visiting at the home Of their sister, Mrs.
ID. A. Woodland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-09-25
BIG DAY AT ELM HALL.
Ball Game, Racing, Dancing. Tight Rope
Walking and Fireworks will Furnish
Amusement.

The little town Of Elm Hall is to have
day of sport tomorrow and the bills
announce plenty Of attractions to keep
the visitors interested. The first thing
on the program will be ball game be-
tween the Riverdale and Sumner teams,
and it will be for blood as the winning
team will get purse of So. Then there
will be pacing race, best two in thre e,
for purse Of IS, divided into two prizes,
IS and %, a running race for the same
amount and bicycle race, first prize,
81. 80 and second, 81. All track horses
will be barred. In addition there will
be tight rope walking and in the even.
ing fireworks and dancing will furnish
the attraction. Music by the Elm Hall
band. w Coonrod is chair man, @. O.
Sly, secretary and +. Clapper, treasurer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-09-25
WOLICENSES GRANTED.
The Provisions of the New Milk Ordinance
Slowly being Complied with.

Although the new milk ordinance has
been in force a trifie more than twenty
days, 80 far only four have applied for
licenses and complied with the require
ments as set forth therein. The first to
m AXE application was M. j. Granger, Of
the Pine Grove Dairy. The health
officer refused at first to grant the
license, but after a short delay, the
proprietor of the dairy complied with
the requests as made by the health Off
Ger and the license was granted.
The second application was made by
Q. f. Brown, Of the Maple Ridge Dairy,
and after careful investigation by the
health officer the license was granted
Mr.. Brown.
w. X. Cooper and w. II. Latimer
have made applications, but as yet their
licenses have not been issued. The last
two named do not run a regular dairy,
but supply a few customers near their
homes. There are quite number of
people in Alma who do this, but as yet
they have failed to apply for license
and it is possible they may bring trouble
upon themselves if they do not do so in
a short time.