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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25

Secretary Moody. has approved the
plans for the two 13,C00-ton battlcships
authorized by the last Congress. These
vessels will carry four 12-inch guns,
eight eight-inch guns in four turrets. ten
Of the new seven-inch guns and two
torpedo tubes. They will have the high
est possible speed and the heaviest OF
nj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25

Speaking about fairs reminds mo OF
the great Worlds Fair to come Off next
year at ST. Louis In celebration of tho
Louisiana purchase, which Mr. Jefferson
pushed through hundred years ago. 1t
promises to be a bigger thing than the
mighty Chicago show of 1893. The St..
Louis Globc-Dcmocrat of n few days
ago summed up the present situation
thus: "All the forty-five States, except
three, have arranged to take distinctive
part In the Worlds Fair, and all the Ter
ritories will be represented. The only
States that have deferred action are YER
mont. New Hampshire and Delaware, and
all these, two of which were orig nal
colonies, have so much to show at a great
exhibition, historically and lndustrially.
and all comprise so many enterpri ing
people, that their participation may be
counted on. Already the amount Of money
appropriated for the fair by States and
Territories is s20.0O0,0O0 larger than the
aggregate sum, they provided for ex-
hibts at the Chicago Exposition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
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Our North Carolina friends still hold
to the idea that the old fashioned coun-
ty, district and State fairs ale advan-
tageous and profitable to the people. For
tie past several weeks there have been
many fairs In the Old North State, and
last week the interest eliminated In the
State fair held at Raleigh. 1t Is Gus
tomary every year. or nearly every year,
TO declare that "th.s years fair was
the best, the greatest and the most large
y attended that was ever held" This is
not always true, for conditions affect
State affairs us they do other things, hut
this year 1t Is unquestionably true. The
State fair Just closed Mt Raleigh was by
long odds the largest ana most success
ful tho old state has ever pulled off. All
tho conditions, including tho weather,
were favorable. the exhibits In this glo-
ripus crop year were far IN advance OF
anything over before seen on the grounds.
the attendance was larger and al things
worked together to mako tho fair a
grand success.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25

Here is a straw that shows how flnan-
cIal winds are blowing: Two months ago
the United state Government offered %
take in sl9o0o,0oo OF . per. cert. p ms,
terest' in advance of their matrr ty next
February. Up to the time Of filing re-
port last week only 50 100000 Of n Z Q
ton, although the opportunity is. appar-
emily prese nted to holders to make dou-
bic use of their money. This wot Id seem
strange IL it Was not taken as evidence
that people W tn big money are yet a
little sklpt!ca about invest ms In any
thing that is not considered absolutely
dead sure.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

dozen such persons have left the
city for other places quite a few
lots are offered and some OF them
well worth the money asked The
view that more houses mean lover
rents is a decidedly contracted aud
short sighted one. Vinita wants
all the buildings and all the peo
pie she can get. Oklahoma City
has been standing in her awn
light In the matter Of excessive
rents and the same Is true Of Mus
kogee, a. the papers Of both of
these towns indicate. Let us see
to II that Vinita does not get into
the same class
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The stoekraisers Of the west,
reaching to the Pacific, are 10 ear
nest about 80 independent pack
ing company aud are ehsrtering
g s5, 900 600 corporation this week
II is costing more to produce a
beef steer than he will sell for and
meat is selling higher than ever.
Under these circumstance Il Is
very clear that something nesds
be done. The beef combine aud
the railroads lost six weeks bust
ness last spring bs the floods aud
they are gaing to make il back ny
December 81
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The South MoAlester News is
seized with the prophetic afilalus
and observes:
Every federal official in Okla
homa and Indian Territory under
the department Of justice will be
subjected to the most searching
scrutiny. And 1t is our deliberate
opinion that there will be less ras.
cality found than even the most
optimistic would look for, consid.
ering the chances aud the number
Of ofIiolals.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

Five OF ihe railroads interested
are to put on a New York aud San
Francisco train which will mske
the run in 10 or ~ hours less than
the beet present schedule. fhs
passenger will think he is living
at the Waldorf Astoria, especially
when be pays his bills, For
grandeur Of appointment the train
will exceed those of the. crowned
heads of Europe Everything
which wealth is used to except
golf Links and an automobile track
will be provided
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

Congressman P. P. Campbell Of
Kansas, having determined on an
investigation on his own account
OF affairs in this country, the Niue
kogee Times sagely heads the item
"What Does He Wani2" and
closes with the observalion:"Now
this is a mighty poor time for an
official to butt into Indian Terri
tory affairs. II p. P. G. member
Of congress, wants any coal land !,
be should wait until the invesliga
ton lie over
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

With the approach ~ Sept "A
the date Of the election, should
come serious thought concerning
the water works and sewerage de.
tails for which bonds are to be
voted. Il is a considerable un
dertsking-the raising aud judiei.
Gus expenditure OF sS5, ,000--even
for a town the size Of Vinita. The
amount IL incnneidurable when
our assessment il taken into &C
count, but the judieious expsnd
Jog Of the money Il the matter
which vitality concerns us We
want $685. Of public convent.
ence, safety C ,mfort AID The like
10 see that we get a. good and
complels a system as this sum will
purchase calls for the exercise Of
uig gn4li and prudence oa the
part Of our city authorities, and the
cooperation Of nur citizens Ca 9
should be taken that We get what
we need aud not what some agent
Of q company, or contractor, wishes
to sell ua. Thai beginning has
not been made esfller - The ssa
son IL 20 b. regretted y the
prospects, nov are tina ~ snail
have our etresis torn ~ with the
coming of winter But there has
already beer. ton much delay nov
and good streets nr had. the pan.
Pile are anxiou. t,r vat-rwOrks
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The report coming from Table
quah that parties who have bought
places and expect to lease them
when filed upon are denied the
privilege Of filing, is to he taken
with some degree OF allowance. Il
may be proper to prevent the ex.
ecution Of lease by a Cherokee
allottee, but there is no valid
reason why any enrolled citizen
should not be allowed to file when.
ever desired.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

| shoenfelt, Indian Agent,
drawing salary Of 1880 a year.
had organized a loan and trust
company to handle Indian leases,
before the advent Of the Dawes
commission, his head would have
come of with as little ceremony
as did Clarence Douglas The
Dawes Commission, drawing 5000
a year, seem to think they should
be exempt. According TO our
theory Of government they are
wrong; IL practice they may be
right
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

There has been less iraui prae
tised in the Cherokee country in
the matter of leasing Indian lands
than in either OF the ather tribes
of this territory. This may be ex
planned by the fact that there is
more general intelligence among
the Cherokee people than else
where. The people Of the Chero.
kee nation, generally speaking,
are capable Of holding their own
in a business transaction.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

rhe government would hardly
appoint man actively engaged in
private business which he was not
willing to give up, as a commits.
sioner. Neither should the gov.
ernment be expected to look with
favor upon the action OF its of.
ticials in embarking In private
business after being commissioned
to perform certain duties touching
very closely on the same lines.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

Leigh Chalmers, an inspector OF
the department of justice appeared
at Mu-kogee yesterday Things
we're so chilly ne had TO present =
letter Of introduction to the hotel
clerk beflre he could register
Some Of The local sleuihs were At
once put on the case. as shadows
Their reports sIow number Of
pitchers OF Ice water, brand Of
cigars purchased and all important
details Of the gentleman'- fret
day'e visil, including the informa
lion that At 3 O'Clock he was still
at the Katy motel. incidentally
il was stated that the inspector
visited the clerks office and looked
over the record Of trust companies
filed (not The record Of their trans.
actions, which wis some satie-
iacinn.l Same leases we're also
examined A-isn Of r-liei, di-
linctly heard - far up The road as
wyb.rk, went iattn ir 10 our
windy neigahor when v va
learned he had 40 cannec ion with
the Interim department
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The western railroads have
sgreed TO Issue no return transp r
tation to stock shippers after Jan.
l. The reason is that the tickets
have been cold to soalpers. A
number Of states have laws re-
quiring the issue Of return trans.
portation.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

S. M. Brosius is investigating
the Sapulpa U. s, Commissioner.
By the way, as Hitchcock wants a
"fearlsss' investigator and Bixby
one whose findings would be "un
iversally accepted" how would
Brosius doP He displays n
abundance Of courage and If a lit
tie fioxibility could be employed
in the use Of Mr.Bixby's adjective
he ought to suit that gentleman.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The specifications Of malfeaa.
ance 10 Office d the sapuIpa com
missioner are All that could he
desired. ClareUce L Leeds, com
missioner, y. E shipley, deputy
marshal, aud John 5 Esgan, con
stable, are ell under charges, and
lone Brosius," 80 obnoxious 70
lore rsm- BlSby." Is lnvsstlgai.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

ing them. The charges embrace
neglect to record fine imposed, A.,
law partnership through which
acquittals we're guaranteed, ap.
preparation Of confsosted whisky,
endeavor to enhusnce jury, etc.
The deputy marshal is convict
ed gambler aud the commissioner
promoter
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

James Meyers, aud the checks
were signed Robert Taylor. A
check for $3.50 was cashed by
Col Fieklin at RatcliGs, one for
sl5 at Burns aud anolhor for 500
at the Golden Rule. The fellow
claimed that he wac working for
Bob Taylor and a. il was holi
day could not get the checks cssh.
ed a. the banks
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The prospect now Is good that
we will have a new Dawes Com.
mission The change may be
wise, or it may be uawise. With
the exception Of Col Tom Needles
there IL not a member Of ,he com.
mission but whom could hs easily
spared from further service.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10
NolIee d ApplIcatIon Ior plsehnree

In the United States Court for the
Northern District Of the Indian Terri.
tory at Vinita.
In the matter Of /
Ezekiel A. Mounce No loss
Bankrupt
To the Creditors Of Ezekiel A. Mounee
OF Miami In the district aforesaid, a
bankrupt
Notice Is hereby given that the said
Ezekiel A. Mounce, bankrupt has fled
his application in said court asking Tor a
discharge As such bankrupt, and that an
order OF court has been made that the
hearing Of faid application will be heard
on the 9th day Of October, 1908 in said
court, and you are hereby notified to file
your objections or exceptions TO sail ap.
pllcation If any you have.
wituess my hand At ny Office IN vi.
niia, Indian Territory, this September 2
1903. d. II. WILSON,
VI Referee.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10
CROuP.

Usually begins with the sympt, ms Of
a common cold; there is chilliness,
sneezing, sore hioat, hot skin, quick
pulse, hearssness and impeded respira
tion. Give frequent small doses Of Bal.
lard's Horehound Syrup, tthe child
will cry for itl and At the FIRST sign Of
a croupy cough, apply frequently Hal.
lard's Snow Liuiment external to the
throat so cents at Peoples Drug
Store. dw
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

At South McAlester 40 Indian
policeman seized a quantity Of
hay for the royalty, giving bond,
and sold It. The owners replev.
ined the hay and on trial in the
commissioner court got iudg.
ment for the value oi Il and s2s
damages for detainipR the same.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

There will be no more land and
trust companies organized Ia the
Indian Territory ,gravely observes
an exchange OF course nol;there
are not enough members Of the
Dawes commission to go round
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

Congressman Phil Campbell
would re appraise the Indian
lands a. one means Of fxDeditiag
aud simplyiyitg the wafk Of ailot
ment To rs-appraiae would he
70 unbalence The work done under
the old schedule, aud With all lie
inequalities the appraisement 10
this nation had a. we'll stand
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The anniversary edition failed
to ssy that Vinits Was the only
city 10 the Indian Territory
where whisky in scme form was
not sold. Il was not deemed
necessary % cay that We obeyed
the laws Of the country; good oiti.
zsnsbip demands that.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

fht local papers are describing
with enthusiasm how the mer-
chants are making great pTepara.
tions 70 take care Of the fall trade.
Vinila merchants are always pre-.
pared Tor all demands.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The Chieltain is in no small
measure indebted to a number of
ladies and gentlemen correspon-
dents and helpers in various ways
for the success of i.s big 20 page
anniversary edition taken from
the press today,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

Il don't matter TO the ladien
Territory VITO gets hurt, the secre.
tary or his employees. What ths
people concerned desire 10 that
there shall be an honest and rapid
transaction OF the business in
hand.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

"Oh, there's lots OF - -
and some good people in the ter.
ritory," " explained a government
official last week 10 stranger
coming in on the train. A fine re-.
mark, that; the head Of his de
partment ougb, to be proud OF
him.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10
Notice Of Application ior DiseharFe.

IN the United States Court for the
Northern District Of The Indian Terri.
tory at Vinita.
In the matter Of
Norman Mounce No 1868
Bankrupt
To the creditors Of Norman S Nfounce
Of Miemi Ia the district aforesaid. a
bankrupt
Notice Is hereby given that the said
Norman 5 Mounce, bankrupt has hled
his application In said court asking for
discharge as snch bankrupt, and that III
order OF court has been made that lie
hearing Of said application will be heard
on the 9th day Of October, 1908 Ia said
court, aud you are hereby notified 70
hie your objections or exceptions 10 sald
application If any you have
Witness my hand at my Office Ia vini.
"a. Ipdian Territory. this September and
lvO5. d. II. WILSON,
W Referee
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

President Garrett Of the Indian
Rights Association got decidedly
the best OF the bout between the
Secretary OF the Interior and him.
self. The public service lie Of
vastly more Importance than the
mere courtesies of official position.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

1t is sull problem with the
Dawes Commission as to how to
force the excessive land holders to
disgorgs their surplus holdings,
The leasing of their lands for a
term OF years from the landless
ones has now been stopped.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

Il is to be earnestly hoped the
aerelary Of the interior will not
be 100 quiet about the investigation
Il would be entirely too bad for
lbe names of the guilty ones 20 be
made public.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The government seems disposed
TO give out some northern Indian
Territory rural mail delivery
routes, continuing the Kansas
service" reports say. II this be
the fact Vinita had best bill in"
and see what there is in II.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

panies. This may be taken as an
indication OF what we may ex
pect for our waterworks bonds
to issue soon.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

Carnegie is still giving out
Libraries. Can't vinita use one
on the usual terms? II the old
gentleman could do no better,
doubtless the ladies would appre.
ciate as present hundred copies
OF alandard books.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

"since the president issued bic
orders for thorough insestiga.
tion, F" etc, reads 90 editorial ia d
metropolitan daily But has he
really tssued the ofdef7 That's
wbat this country is concerned 10
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The Commercial Club should
have the support ofevery business
man in Vinila. The club has II in
its power TO do great things for
the town.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

took active measures through the
railroad commission to resist tilt
has just been reported from TO.
peka that in view Of the showing
made by the shippers the com
panies have decided to acosde and
the former tariff will stand.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The report that Col. Frank @.
Churchill is TO be connected with
the investigation OF real crooked
ness in the Indian Territory will
be received with satisfaction. The
character and ability of Colonel
Churchill is above reproach
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The Chelsea fair this year has
been an. even greater success than
formerly. The enterprise Of the
citizens Of that good town lie to be
commended.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

One Of the results Of Secretary
Hi,ehcock's investigation while
here in May was to turn siew ras-
Gale out. But with all the In.
formation at hand the work ought
70 have been continued.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

Human nsture l. peculiar
thing Last -prng wh-n there
vas q general dem md for building
lots by persons sho d@-,rrd 10
erect dwellings. ssd ~ -ome
casee business ntruefufr- pane
could bought NV ma. =
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The Pryor Creek Clipper has
begun the publication Of semi.
weekly edition, instead Of the
weekly az heretofore. The Clip.
per seems 10 be 10 a prosperous
condition.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

No Que seems willing to under.
take th JOB Of investigating In.
dian Territory officials. There is
too much OF it, and life is too un.
raffain
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The Commercial Club is busy
through its committees getting in
shape to do great things for Vi
nila.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

It is said assurances have been
received that the Joplin train will
connect at Vinila soon instead of
Alton. This will give Us two more
trains a day on the Frisco.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

This is the banner hay season.
More hay and better hay is being
made and shipped than ever be-
fore.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

II Secretary Hitchcock has any
respect for the Muskogee Chamber
If Commerce he will say nothing
more about Indian Territory land
ifsuds.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

STRAY nOG-One white soa shoan
taken up at r. n Chltwood's four
miles northwest ot White oak o xner
can yet same by paying for keep and
the Advertisement. w2
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The attitude Of Bixby and
Douglass in the Republic pictures
this week indicate that something
will drop. The look Of expec.
fancy on their faces shows that
one has been unceremoniously
bounced and the other will be.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

Fbs way to maintain industrial
and soCa al order in the Indian
TerritoryI, or anywhere else as
to thai matter, is to enforce the
Ian
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

Every stranger at Muskogee is
suspected of being Brosious or a
Leoup.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10
IMPROVED OPPORTUNITY.
Labor bay was Turned 20 Practical
Aecoest.

Bogus cn-ck- - TIE amount Of
$3.50 ssrs carh.d isbor day by
an individual who signed himself
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

The recent investigation OF
Secretary Hitchcock is not the
sort the man up at Oyster Bay
favors.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

Commissions Leeds at sapulpa
has tripped and fallen into Bro.
aius' net.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

Don't forget the waierworks
election "a inst.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

General Pleasant Porter has
been re elected Chief of the Greek
nation.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

"Tsms, I'm ring tailed peeler;
you watch my smokeln
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10

II is the "indiscretionn OF inter.
Tor oiiioials,is the way II is printed
now.