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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-12-10
Elect New tDtileers.

Tbe following Officers have been
elected for the Epworth League; r.
?. McGlaSon, president; Misa Wat
son, lst vlce-ptesldent; Mlss, Eina
Stutsman, 2nd vlce-presideot; Miss
Browning, Ord viee.presldent; Mias.
Mamie Collins, secretary, Harry DAT
rough, treasurer.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-12-10

The ladie OF the Methodist church
will conduct bazaar ia the new Fore
man building near the court house
December, II aud ".
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-12-10
R.l-P.A-N-s TaouIss

R-l-P-A-N-S Taoules
DOctUrs uud
A gnCd prescription
For mankIud.
The 5-cent packet IL enough f,r usual
aceasiuus. The family b1tlle t60centpl J
euntalns a supply for year All
druggists sell them. d.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-12-10
Holiday Slippers for lien and Women

Mems heavy blue felt house slippers,
something new, that will be appreciated
by any man. $3.50
Mems dressed kid house slippers
in black and tan, at $l25, 1.50,
1.75 and. 50 90
Mems undressed kid house slip
pers, most comfortable and good
wearing house shoe at. 1.75
Our line is complete Do not make
purchase Of Slippers until you nave seen
what we have in that line and the prices
we offer them at
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-12-10

In Felt, Velvet and Leather, plain and
Oriental designs that are both pretty and
serviceable See what we are showing
in this line.
Ladies blue felt Romeo fur trim
med, turned sole, low heel, in sizes
3 to s, at ....... ............s1.0 90
Ladies red velvet Colonial slip
per, turned sole, high heel, in sizes
3 to Z, t................... 1.50
Ladies velvet Romeo, fur trimming,
turned sole, half Louie heel, in red green
black and an Oriental design that makes
a most desirable house slipper. $3.50
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-12-10
Holiday Gifts : Clothing Department

Mems smoking jackets $400 to $1,000
Muflers ...,........... .25c to 81. 90
Silk Handkerchiefs ..,... 25c to 81 90
Silk Handkerchiefs, initial at 25c and soc
Mocha, Silk 'lined. gloves at.......$1 so
Mocha gloves at. t..... .$1.00 ard 1.50
Kid gloves at.......... .$1.00 and l.50
Silk and fancy suspenders
at .,........$ $1.00, 1.5O and 200
suspenders, fancy web at 50c and 75c
Suspenders at.................. 25c
Boys suspenders at........... 25c
Mems new mufIlers at. .$1.00 to 200
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
PUTNAM REPORTS
 ON THE LIBRARY This Department of Congress of National Interest IT IS DOING A GREAT WORK Increased Attendance During the Year Is Gratifying Feature and Val
 uable Gifts of Books have
 Been Made.
IT IS DOING A GREAT WORK

Washington December S-The annual report of Herbert Putnam, librarian of congress, was laid before congress today. MT. Putnam emphasizes the decided ten dency of the institution to become a na- tional library. He says the increased use of the library during the year has been marked the accession in new books, maps manuscripts prints, etc.. has been greater than usual, while the work of cat aloguing the million volumes and more which find place on the shelves of the numerous book stacks. has been going steadily forward The duplication of these catalogue cards for distribution among the libraries of the country, is regarded as one of the exceedingly bene- ficial features of the work, aGding to the national character of the library.
 It has cost $7SSOs4 to maintain the in- stitution during the year. The receipts from the copyright division were S6s,s74 in cash, and many valuable additions in volumes have been deposited. A copy right division shows an increase over pre- vious years. The library service consists Ol eniplOycS, Ol WHICH ONcI HdJi dlG women.
 There are 1,10S,3S4 volumes on the shelves of the library. Of this number SS.- SS2 were added during the past year Some of the notable gifts to the library during the past year include the collection of Miss Susan B. Anthony. the noted woman suffragist. More than 400 volumes are contained in the Anthony collection. The most notable contribution of manuscripts is that presented by the family of Mont gomery Blair, comprising the Andrew Jackson papers. consisting of more than 1000 separate pieces, and declared to be a valuable addition to American history.
 A valuable collection of Webster papers was made by Peter Harvey
 Mir Putnam comments most favorably on the Sunday opening experiment, which was tried during the year The result in attendance and appreciation on the part of the public was beyond what he had ventured to predict. The average att tendance on Sundays was 325s. An ana lysis of the class of books called for on Sunday shows that the readers were largely in search of serious knowledge
 Mir. Putnam recommends that the ap- propriation of $2S000 be added to the lib- rary budget for the preparation of an in- dex to comparative legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
 THE ROCK OF GIBRALTAR.

Is a back number nowadays, declares British engineering officer, discussing the comparative merits of the great fortresses of the world. Gibraltar could be easily raked with guns from Ceuta or from the Spanish mainland. The Russian fortress of Kronstadt is stronger, as is also the British fortress at Halifax, but the strongest fortress in the world is Dr. Burkhart's Vegetable Compound, against which disease can make no headway. It fills the veins with pure rich and healthy blood, heals the diseased organs and re- stores them to healthy condition. An army of S.75600O were cured in 1902 Any druggist will supply you with a 30 days treatment for 25c, or a six months treat ment for $1. Each six months treat ment contains a guarantee that the dollar will be refunded in every case where a cure is not effected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
SWAYNE TO BE lMPEAcHED.
Federal Judge of Florida Is Charged
 With Corruption.

Washington, December S-(Special.)- The proceedings in the house tomorrow, Thursday, are expected to be enivened by the unusual spectacle of an impeach- ment resolution. Representative Lamar of Florida will present a resolution to the effect that Federal Judge Charles Swayne of that state is guilty of official corruption, non-residence, etc.. and, after a statement setting forth the facts in the case, will ask its reference to the judi ciary committee.
 Judge Swayne was appointed from Pennsylvania, where, it is alleged, he spends most of his time. Representatfv Lamar's resolution will be referred to the Judiciary committee, and if favorably reported and acted upon by the house a committee Is appointed when acts as prosecutors before the chief justice of the supreme court presiding over the sem ate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
GHOULS SUSPECTED.
Believed That Band Has Been System
 aticalIy Robbing Graves.

Newport News, Va, December S.-The local police are on the trail of an organ- ized band of ghouls, which for many weeks it is believed, has been engaged in desecrating graves in Greenlawn ceme- tery. and robbing the newly inferred bodies of thelrjewelry, shrouds and cloth- ing3
 From discoveries made It is evident that this practice has been carried on, but to what extent Is not known. Two bodies that were exhumed for removal to other lots were discovered in nude condition, notwithstanding the fact that both had been buried in handsome and costly cloth ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
STUDENTS EXPELLED. Sophomores Withstand the Attackinu Professors at Hanover College.

Hanover, Ind, December 8.-President Fisher of Hanover college today expelled ten students and suspended fifty others from the various classes as the result of class clash last night. The entire campus has decided not to return until the men are re-instated.
 The sophomore class barricaded itself in the belfry of the college last night and not even the professors and students with axes could dislodge them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
Goodnow Brings New Treaty,

Chicago, December s.-Bearing the off, feial copy of a new commercial treaty between the United States and China, treaty expected to add millions of dollars to the commerce of this country, John Goodnow, United States consul general at Shanghai, has arrived at Chicago, on his way to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE

FOX SAIE S5 eaeh-Lots 50x14O: near old fair grounds; about one block north of Oce- ola station on South Ensley car line; $15 cash, balance monthly. $l25 each-$15 cash, So per month; lots BOX 40; for colored people; block south of Rising station, Ensley car line. $250 eaeh-$25 cash and $10 per month; lots 50xl40; in Fairview park; this is the best and choicest property on the whole South Ensley line for improvement or speculation; streets graded; 5-cent fare everywhere; beautifully shaded; let us show you just once.
 S. E. THOMPSON & co. Phone 24. 223 Fist Street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09

FOR SALE. s3S50-Residence, Humbolt avenue. s2500-Lot Ave. and 18th street. S4500-Lot 11th ave. south. s5750-Residence Avenue K. 0-Residence, 11th ave, south. s5750-Residence 12th ave. south. S9O0-75x240 12th ave. and 23rd street. $5000--Residence 18th avenue, south. $25O0-Lot 16th ave. near south 20th street $1500-Lot 18th avenue, south. 42OO-Residence. 18th street. south. $6000-Residence 18th street. south. $3150-cor. residence. 18th street. si2OO-R Residence, South 17th street $2500-Vacant lot on Highlands. $5000-Resdence. 18th street. south. s1653-Cor. lot 10th avenue. south. $3150-100 1t. lot Sycamore street.
 w. B. LEEDY 6 co. Phones 42. 112 North Fist St-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE $3S50-Lovely home on Humboldt ave. $950-50x130, nice lot; ave, I and 16th st. $2250-3 houses, cor. Ave. r and 18th st. $25O0-Attractive cottage; Ave. D., between 26th and 27th sts. $3250-Beautiful Groom cottage; Fountain Heights. Extra bargains in Magnolia Heights lots. $4OOO-Good Groom cottage; N. 17th st. |, near Sth ave. $4500--Large lot; Ave. K, near Five Points $9OO-C Corner; white tenants; pays sl3iO.
 FOR RENT. $2O-4 rooms; new; 92i N. 2fth st. $20 each--3 new broom brick cottages. S30-6 rooms; modern; 12O5 N. 11th ave. $65-14 rooms; 2530 Fifth ave. $100-Large, new house. close in. Let us write your fire insurance.
 M'CONNELL G CARTWRIGHT, Phones 46. 22O N. Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
HOLIDAY RATES
Via Central of Georgia Railway.

Tickets will be sold December 23, 24. 25, ao and al and January 1, 1904 final limit January f. 1904 at rate of one and one third fare, plus 25 cents for round trip. To teachers and students of schools and colleges holding certificate. tickets will he sold December 16 to 22. inclusive. with final limit January 8. 1904. For full in- formation phone 976 or call on
 JOHN w. BLOUNT, Travelling Passenger Agent. 1921 First Avenue. 2-5-21t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
FLOTILLA WILL SAIL.
Torpedo Boats Leave for Porto Rico
 Without Convoy.

Norfolk Va, December S.-The first tor pedo fotilla will sail from Hampton Roads Saturday without convoy for Porto Rico. The fotilla will stop at Port Royal, S. c. Lieutenant Chandler will command the little fleet, which will consist of the destroyer Decatur, flagship; Bainbridge, Dale, Chauncey and Barry.
 From San Juan the hotilla will start for Manila with the Buffalo as convoy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
Attention. Jefferson Valley Lodge, No. ii, K. of p.

All members are requested to meet at Castle Hall, Nineteenth street, today, Wednesday, December 9, at go p. m., to attend funeral of our late brother, J. P. Dawson. Members of other lodges are cordially invited to meet with us. By order of D. A. BROWN,
 Attest: Chancellor Commanaer.
 A. s. ELLIOTT, K. of R. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
PERSONAL.


 DIR. A. PHILLIPS. late of New York city. has decided to make Birmingham his home for some time. Dr. Phillips Is the inventor and demonstrator of the electric sweat robe and vibratory treat ment. This sy stem of electrical treat ment has proven to be a sure cure for rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago, ner- vous diseases. kidney trouble, and many other complaints without causing a shocking or benumbng sensation. Doc tor Phillips Is located at Mayberry Building. corner 3rd ave. and 22nd st.. room 5. Inspection cordially Invited. No charge for consultation. 12-6-St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
BOARD WANTED.

ROOMS WANTED-Nfan and wife wish room and board in private family southside. Address B, care Age-Herald
 12-9-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
BUSINESS CHANGES.

WANTED-Partner with $400: experience not necessary; to steady, sober man; this is a good opening. Address Partner, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. s750-Two Broom houses and lot 50x100 and 1ox40 to alley; Ave. c. near 12th st: car line; rent is paid promptly in ad- vance,
 S550-25x21G feet: fronts on 1st ave; also Morris ave. near 10th street; build on both fronts and will rent wellt S150O-721kx100 feet; N. 14th street near 5th ave; build three houses on this lot and will pay good rent. 10Ox14O feet; improved; Ave. F near 2oth street
 S3250-sl2O0 cash, balance easy-100x100. cor- ner E and 14th st.. three 4-room houses. renting for $500 in advance. and room for one more house. $250o-Modern broom cottage; 18th street near 9th avenue; a nice little home.
 FOR RENT. Store. 114 N. 18th st. 25xS0 feet. 5000. Store, 20f0 Morris ave, S7500 10-room residence 619 south 22d st, s3001.
 SMITH & STILLMAN.
 200fIs First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

FOR SAIlL. Modern. elegant 1O-room residence on 7th ave; lot 50x190. Lot 90x100, 18th st., between 7th and sth ayes. N, two cottages renting S21O0 per months Terms to suit purchaser. Nice resident lots on St. Charles ave, nearly facing Glen Iris Lot 5Oxl9O Ave. r.. modern cottage at bargain. Modern cottage on 14th ave. south lot Six 16o. In good condition Si00.00 cash ball. ance easy monthly payments. Lot 1O0xl4O. on 3rd ave- with Broom mod ern residence. Well rented. Nice residence lot on 23rd st. and 11th ave- north. Elegant lot on Highland ave, 120x165, You should see this.
 FOR RENT Nice residences on Inc South and North side for rent. Ground floor office in First National Bank Building. Warehouse on Ave. and goth st.. run- ming back to railroad. Nice store on 1st ave and 17th st. Elegant double. three-story store on srd ave and 18th st. We have all kinds of insurance. Loans negotiated. UNDERWRITERS REAL ESTATE
 AND RENTAL co. Both phones 6l3. 2Ol7 1st Ave-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Nine-roo house on 9th ave
 best stand in city for boarding house; immediate possession. George Bilbe
 agt, 22s 21st st. 12-9-St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
SPRAYED.

s1O REWARD for return of buckskln colored mare mule of about 15Ha hands high; strayed from w. J. Oliver's camp at North Birmingham, December 2l. w. J. Oliver, Peoples phone 15S.
 12-S-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
ATTENTION,

Having secured tenants for our busi- add to our list. Those having vacant houses or wishing to place their prop erty in hands of agents. we would be We are well prepared to look after all kinds of real estate and insurance.
 CHICHESTER & YANCEY.
 Telephone 606 118 Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A few summer home resi- dence lots, al DeSota Springs Shades Mountain, miles east of South High lands; several high-grade mineral springs, consisting of mixed minerals. chalybeate and white sulphur waters Apply at once. as only a few lots will be sold. P. Byrne, 19O9h lst ave
 12-6-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
HELP WANTEp-MAI.E.
sALEsMEN WANTED.
BoARDERS WANTED.

BoARDERS wanted at the Cozy Cottage, large. well ventilated rooms; hot and cold baths; electric bells; excellent table board Bell phone 516. 2SOS 3d ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09

LOST-Fox terrier, in front Collier Drug Co.,. between and o'clock Monday night: one black eye and ear; white ribbon around neck; about four months old. Return to Mrs J. NJ. Wharton, sos 18th St., north. and receive liberal re- -sard. ts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09

LOST-Or taken by mistake from Hill- man Bazaar dining room a fur collar. Please leave at library booth and get one left instead.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-22
vALuABLES +, MISSING.
Jewelry aud Other Costly Articles of the
Fairs Gone

Jewelry aud Other Costly Articles of the
Fairs Gone.
San Francisco, Jan. 21.-A sensa-
tional discovery was made, says the
Call. when the personal effects of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Fair arrived from
Paris few days ago. The magnificent
Russian sable coat, valued at $4,000,
which Mrs. Fair bequeathed in her will
to Mrs. Joe Harvey. was gone. and a
cheap imitation affair, not worth $50,
had been substituted In its place Mrs.
Fairs famous pearl necklace OF FIVE
strings. valued at $4,000. had been
tempered with, and instead OF real
pearls In the necklace cheap imita-
ton gems bad been set in thedr places
Numbers of articles OF jeWelry which
the Fairs are known to have taken to
Europe are missing. and their effects.
which were returned through the
American consulate in Paris intact. In
scluded Mrs. Fairs ehinchilla and mink
coats and Charles Fairs scarf pins.
The changes were made. 1t is believed.
before the valuables were turned over
to the American consulate Steps have
been taken to locate the missing arti-
eles.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-22
MiTCHELL,S REPORT.

Document Deals With a Number of Sab
jects Relating to Miners.
Indianapolis, Jan. 2f.--The first
thing on Tuesdays programme OF the
Miners National Wage convention was
the reading of John Mitchell's annual
report. The convention met promptly
at O'Clock with 900 delegates in their
seats.
In his report President Mitchell
said: For the justice of our claims |
have no fear of the outcome"
The fact that strikes are becoming
less numerous, Mr.. Mitchell said is
due to the operation of joint agree.
ments. Local and general strikes, he
said, occurred more often in districts
where operators refused to recognize
their organization, or treat with it's &C.
credited officers
Mr Mitchell continued: With each
succeeding year relations become more
cordial between operators and miners
in those districts where trade aerae.
ments exist and bond m::fMc! c0cS.
dence and respect have perneY1i5!y in
creased. 1nat the bushes, relation.
ship now existing will continue and
grow as time goes on is my earnest
hope and confident expectation
Concerning Incorporation of trade
unions Mr.. Mitchell submitted an opin.
ion by Clarence barrow of Chicago, at
torney for the miners before the striks
commission. in which the following
sentences occur: Demand for incor.
poration of trade unions is the last
trench of those who oppose organize ed
labor. 1t is impudent and presumptu.
Gus. No friend of trade unionism ever
believed in it or advocated it or called
for it. 1t is demanded by those inter
ests and those enemies who have used
every means at their command to op
pose trade unionism to counteract its
influence or to destroy it. How labor
organizations shall manage their own
affairs is not the business of corpora.
lions or employers. This new demand
for incorporation labor unions is not
only unjust and unreasonable, but it
is lmpudent and insulting to the last
degree -
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-22

smart at once. and there are number
less lace yokes, ties and berthas. all
stylish and distinctive
The fruit reds, such as raspberry and
currant as well as wine color. are well
liked this season in costumes. but those
who want something more startling
may combine orange and green and
congratulate themselves on achieving
the acme of style
Out goes the decidedly untidy and
loose ended way of wearing the veil
with which we have been afflicted. and
in comes the latest Paris style, trim.
trig and chic. as is everything genuine
~ Partisan. Pass the veil easily around
the head, under the hat brinl. gathering
up the ends and fastening with a neat
pin behind. Its lower edge should fail
just below the nose. barely touching
the upper curve Of ..Cupid's bow and
crossing the lobes of the ear. 1t must
be admitted that only a toierablg per-
feet mouth and chin Justify an ar
rangement which throws them into
such bold relief as this does
An economical evening possibility for
the girl on moderate allowance is the
esprit net skirt, kilt plated which re-
auires only q hem at the foot and q
band at the waist.
AMY vARNUM.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-22
i CORNER FIREPLACE.

to 6 feet or feet and inches in
height. At less expense a small cabi-
net may be made by a local carpenter
and placed on corner shelf. with a
comfortable chair and small table con-
veniently near for closer study of its
contents.
The location of the mantel across one
corner in the chief living room of the
family may always be furthered in
its mission mess by the built in
seat. but a dlvan or settee may be
drawn toward the hearth when occa-
sion demands. To make the corner
aplace real feature in the room its
ses.,ire outfit should be considered-the
material of the woodwork. the color of
the tiles, the shape and substance of
the andirons and the tones of the spark
rug. The size of the fireplace opening.
too. is very important factor.
In one home the mistake of allowing
the builder to put In too small fire.
place gave such pinched. contracted
look TO the whole room that the entire
chimney was eventually taken down
and a larger new mantel and fireplace
put In.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-22

right place. with the gift or grace of
touch that brings in individual express
sion.
There seems to be growing and far
reaching desire for less of the conven-
tional and more Of the original in orr
homes. One example of the latter
serves as an object lesson and an in
centiye to every one who sees it. Even
where the newer modes of furnishing
have not appeared there is still a re-
markable interest arising from and
stimulated by the literature of the day.
The practical questions. however. that
vary with every house and the differ
Ing conditions OF it's occupants are a
matter of experience and innate or ed
ucated taste.
Experiments are fascinating to the
inexperienced and fully as delightful
to those well equipped with knowledge.
A beginning may always be made in
improving the interior Of the house.
and in starting out with the simplest
kind Of furnishing 1t is well to have in
mind general and more extensive plan
that may gradually be accomplished.
The foregoing considerations lead the
Designer to number Of suggestions,
among them the following. for the
homemaker:
A collection of curiosities often
makes an attractive corner in an other
wise uninteresting ROOM In the first
illustrat ton the work of the northwest
ern Indians is gathered together. the
blankets serving for coverings for the
floor, divan and wall. the pottery and
baskets adding variety in decoration.
Even the pillow roll and the covering
for the small flower table have been
contributed by small rugs made by the
Navajo tribe. The arrangement is
novel, but the effect. perhaps. not quite
as good as it would have been if less OF
the strong. crude designs had been In
troduced
The fashion of displaying collections
of shells. stones, butterflies and other
articles on open shelves can be greatly
improved upon If a corner of the room
is devoted to wooden cabinet with
glass doors The closet may be plain
or ornate, satisfactory style being the
Iatticewoi.k over the glass in diamond
or rounded patterns. One of the old
colonial corner china closets may be
utilized for the collector advantageous
". These cabinets reach from the floor