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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
A queer Monument.

Standing in Mount Hope cemetery al Logansport, Ind, is one of the queeres' monuments ever erected to the mem ory of any individual It is over tho grave of William II. Relghter. The statue part of the monument represents MT. Relghter as he was attired when stricken with heart disease. MT Relghter was a ditch contractor and prominent in his locality. It was on a rainy day that death came, and he was well prepared for the weather. He was wearing broad brlmmed hat, a mack intosh over his suit of clothes and hla trousers legs were In his rubber boots The members of the family, wishing to remember him as he looked when East he bade them goodby, employed man about the same size and build as MT Relghter to have his photograph taken In the clothes last worn by the de ceased, and when he had carried out the Idea they replaced the head on the photograph with the head of a likeness of Mir. Relghter. This picture was sent to a sculptor in Italy, with the request that a life sized statue be made from lt in Italian marble. The statue Is true to life. It cost SH.OO0.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
InstlnctIve Fear In DIrds.

The lnstinctiye fear of death mani- tested by birds Is shown by the follow ing: A canary died. was buried, the nesting place broken up. the surviving mate removed to a new cage and the old cage thoroughly cleaned and put aside tlll the following spring. Never, however, could any bird afterward en- dure being placed In that cage. They fought and struggled to get out, and 1T all in vain their efforts they moped huddling close together, thoroughly un happy, refusing to be comforted by any amount of sunshine, companlOnship or iainty food. The experiment was tried with foreign birds that had not been in the house when the death occurred and could not therefore have known of the event by observation. But the result was always the same. For the future that cage was haunted.-Popular Scl' ence.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
where Drum. Game From.

Drums are probably an eastern Idea introduced by the Crusaders Into Eu- rope. They are frequently mentioned in the accounts of the first crusade, When Edward III. of England and his queen made their triumphal entry Into Calais in 134T, "tambOurs" or drums were among the instruments which were played In their honor Another of these was called ''nacaire' or ket' tledrum. taken. together with It's name from the Arabs. The poet Chaucer also mentions this instrument In his description of the tournament in "The Knights Tale"
 The king generally kept a troop Of these bandsmen or minstrels In his er' ploy. and-we read that Edward II. on one occasion gave a sum of GO shillings to Roger. the trumDeter; Janino' the nakerer. and others for their perform ances. Another minstrel was called the "cheyeretter." or player on the bag pipe.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
An Unhappy Suggestion.

Miss Youngthyng-And what would you say, George, if were to tell you didn't believe one word you say re- garding the lasting qualities of your aflectoni
 George-I would say that you are far too wise for any ordinary man to mar. y. GoOdby .-Baltimore American.
 whales ana Bluensh.
 The amount of nourishment required to maintain the life of whale Is something which almost passes human imagination. As many as fourteen seals have been taken from the stom' ach of a sperm whale, says Nature and his ordinary diet consists of squids, which often weigh several tons. The whalebone whale simply opens his mouth and takes in jellyhsh by the wagon load. The blueAsh also has an enormous appetite, and 1t has been es. timated that lt requires lO,OOOOOO'OOO sardines to feed i.0O0.OO0.OOO bluehsh every summer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
~--.- Wan. Fried.

Young wasp grubs fried in butter do not at first sight appear to be the most allurlng dish in the world, yet they have been pronounced delicious by those hardy experimenters who have tried them. Fed as they are upon the sweetest juices drawn from fruits and flowers, they naturally possess a dell cate flavor. Perhaps the best way to prepare them Is to bake them in the comb.-London Tablet.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
Going Down tho River

The Rampant Forum complains that, owing Co the vigorous crusade inaugur- atcj by the Dawson police against the cla,, of men who live on the proceeds ot prostitution, large number of this undesirable and criminal class are mi- grating toward lower river points by steamer or logs, rafts, cordwood and ,mlIL hnni..
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
Whales ana Dluensh.
A Good Deed.

Mother CSeverely)-Johnny, where Is that piece of cake left here when | went outi
 Johnny-I gave 1t to a hungry little boy, mamma. and, oh, he was SO glad to get itl
 Mother-Come Co my arms, you dear. dear angel. Who was the little boy Iohnny-Me.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
GETS HERE
Burnside Ready to Liy
 Haines Cable.

The United States cable ship Burn side, with Capt Edgar Russell, of the signal corps, in charge, arrived from Juneau at S:SO o'clock last night. To- day she will leave for Haines and the work oi connecting that place with Skagway will begin. lt is Capt. Rus sells purpose To take up the Skagway- Juneau cable and connect the Haines cable with it.
 Capt. George C. Burnell, who has been n SkagWay for several days, will join che Burnside here today.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
IS IN PORT
Cottage Arrived Here at
 Midnight.

The Cottage City reached port at midnight last night with 20 first class passengers and s second, besides sever al round trippers The steamer had aboard 2lO tons of freight.
 Coming up the Cottage City had a pleasant trip and her S5 passengers out ot Seattle enjoyed the balmy weather immensely.
 The Cottage City will sail at o'clock this morning.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
Good BunOh on Train

There were 70 passengers on the train for Skagway last night. Seven teen were from Caribou and 9 from Whitehorse The Caribou passengers came in on the Cleaner and most of those from whitehorse came up on the Selklrk.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
ART READY
Senator Patterson Says PeO'
 pie Should Rule. >

The Dawson News quotes Senator Patterson as being in favor of repre- sentative government for Alaska The Colorado senator said:
 "I am strongly in favor of represep- tative and responsible government when the people are sufficient and are of a good class. I believe Alaska ready for such government. I like to see a people responsible for themselves"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

Our annual sale Is now on, beginning January ! and ending December 3l Of each year. This is our sixth annual sale, the prices and values during this sale are the same as before, always the best thot can be had. F. II. ClaySOn & Co
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

This is the season Of the year when everybody should have their blankets washed. The Royal Laundry is doing them in great numbers. Getyourorder in early.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
Wedding At Atlin

Miss Eva Isabel Miller, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Munroe Miller, and Charles R. Bourne, an Atlin merchant, were married at Atlin, July :.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
New Lace Curtains a, E. R. Peoples.

The Royal Laundry cannot be ex- celled. They suit your taste and con- venience and it you in prices. Phone 97, next to electric plant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
Takes Him a Wife

Skoosum Jim. the Klondike million aire, vas married Saturday afternoon in Whi,chorse, Rev. J. J. Wright oni- e-alLng
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
IN AND OUT
The Amur Brings in Good
 Load.

The Amur, Capt. Mcleod, arrived from Vancouver at II o'clock yesterday morning with Sl passengers and 400 tons of freight for Skagway. She had a good trip up.
 The Amur sailed out early this morn- ing with e passengers for the South.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

When in Haines and you wish good cigar. call at Sewell's drug store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

First class in every reSpect-New Arctic Cafe, WhitehOrse, Y. T.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
Skagvay Laundry

For drst-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-twO yeraS eXperi- eucc. Telephone S9. q.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
B... Meal in AIa.hA for 95 Cont.

Have you tried the Merchants Lunch at Board of Trade Cafe, from ll;3O a. m. Co p. m.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

cannot tell lie, we must make a little profit. ClaysOn & Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
Furnishsd Rooms Wanted

Wanted to rent two or three furnish ed rooms in private family. Inquire at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

Spring chicken and Eastern oysters at che Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

Gold and silver tinsel paper at Case N Draper S.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

The best shirt waists and corset eoy- CTS at Ladies Bazaar.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

Rainier Book Beer, at the Mascot Salo on.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

Rainier Book Beer, at the Mascot Saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

Drapery silks, art denims and Silko- lines, at the Ladies Bazaar. tt
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

Lunches JOc, n a. m. Co p. m., New Arctic Cafe, Whiteh0rse, r.. T.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

Ladies hats half price at Behrends' Saturday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

Fur Collare,,cs, at Winters. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

Fine stationery at skagway News Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15
For :SAIO. old Papsrs

old papers s5c bundle at this office. If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

Earl S Wilson's collars and cuffs at Conway's
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-07-15

Fresh taffy a, the Boss Bakeyy
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-30
Corrected IsstImate.

Two weeks ago gave out an
estimate on the vote that would
De cast for chief IN the present
election. At that time the nomi.
nations we're not made In Table.
vuah and Delaware districts. The
nominations now being made |
desire to change that estimate. By
the nominations for senators in
these two districts, as we'll as some
minor changes tha. how appear
from the results OF the approach.
ing election, the nomination OF e.
NJ. Landrum and w. T. Harnage
for the Senate in Tahlequah dis
trict will give majority for Cook.
son of 200 votes. The harmoni.
Gus nominations OF Delaware, With
all factions OF the National party
being satisfied, will insure that
disIric. TO the National candidates
of $50 votes. Information from
Cooweescoowee district shows a
decided gain for the Nationals Of
about 300 to 400 votes. As 1t now
appears Cookson's majority in the
who nation will be more than $50
votes. The senate will stand 16
Nationals, 2 Downings-CanadiAn
district eleoting the two Downing
senators. The Council will stand
"a Nationals to is Downings. The
Nationals will have a majority Of
% votes on a joint ballot This
will ensure every Office to the Ma
tionals that will be filled by the
next National Council.
G. 0. Faye.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-30
kstOowsh Mining Company.

This morning there was formed
in this city mining company
with haIf a million dollar capital
that promises 20 develop some
mineral prospects 10 the Cherokee
nation that promise to make the
members OF the company rich.
The president OF the company
l. J. c. Welch; TIP. Smith is vice
president; ]. X. Edmonds, secre-
tary and VIM T. duichings,
treasurer. The capital stock Of
half a million is held as follows:
T. P. Smith, 1873 shares; ]. q.
Wslch 266 shares; J K Edmonds
266 shares; d. P, Thornton. 266
shares; Z L Fowler 1873 shares;
w. 7. Hutchings. 266 shares; D.
P Thornton. 266 shares; E. L.
Bracken, 1873 shares.
The company has some valuable
leases in the Ketoowah country In
the Cherokee nation and a. soon
as the company Is thoroughly or.
ganized work Of developing will
commence. There are some good
shines Of lead and jack. most Of IL
grass root groupings, and there
are also some indications Of silver
aud copper. Experts have always
maintained that there are all
kinds Of rich minerals 10 The
mountains of the Cherokee nation
and this is one Of the companies
tha, is going TO try to develop
come prospects -Muskngee Times.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-30

Of their shining coin during the
past two yeras without giving
them shadow of value received.
They have ekinned the specula.
tor, land shark. syndicate and
business man and with one &C.
claim are singing "bring on your
suckers, they all look alike to us"
BY arecent strong second Of the
department we white fellows have
received heavy blow on the wind
so that now We are gasping for
breath while The Indian chants bis
lullaby. Wa reach for cur vanish.
ed dollars in vain, for the Indian
has spent them for Winchester
cartridges and bug juice. The
crisis is at hand. Something
must be done, or we are however
lost. "On to Washington
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-30
DIED IN PRISON
An Echo Of Judge Isaac c. pafkef's
Court at Fort Smith

Colonel William Cravens has
received letter from the matron
Of the Ohio penitentIary at Colum.
bus stating that Elsie James was
dead and enclosed the following
clipping which appeared 10 the
Columbus press:
Elsie James, a iullblood Chieka
saw, GO years Of age April q last,
a federal prisoner from the Indian
territory, received here August 2,
1889, passed away July 9, at 5a
m. Her passing was peaneiul and
being in full possession of Der fac.
ultiea TO the last she held the
hands Of her attendants at the bed
side, and in clear voice said
good bye to each, recognized and
called Matron Brown by name lees
than q minute before the lasi sigh
In her last illness which lasted
about six sssks, she has been ZEN.
derby cared for and her every Hish
gratilied. many times eaeh DAY
the ma,rons have called to see Der
needs. The last days we're bright.
ened by visits from many OF the
officials and their wives. Chap.
lain Starr and other friends she
has made in her long stay here,
chief among them, gentle Mrs.
Hershey who brought sweet
flowers TO cheer, and kind words
TO bless. Elsie vas greatly at.
tached to DR.. Thomas who vas
uniformly kind and gentle TO her.
Her body rests N Greenlawn
cemetery. The interment took
place Friday afternoon.
A pathetic thing Is her empty
rocking chair In the sewing room,
tied with bands Of black and white
ribbon. q loving tribute TO her
genial manners. There are many
good things to say OF Elne, best
OF all. she was ready and willing
to go.
A movement is on foot TO raise
By voluntary subscription an
amount sufficient to place 8 mark.
er al this woman's grave, who,
notwithstanding The years spent
IN confinement, had won the re-.
spect Of many men ard women
and kept Il to the eId.
Elsie Jsmes was sentenced 10 be
for murder but through
The efforts Of Colonel Cravens her
sentence vas commuted % life. -
F. Smith Times.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-30
United Confederate Veterans Indian
Territory Reunion.

Elaborate and fual arrange
ments are being made for the
annual reunion OF the Indign
Territory Confederate Veterans,
which takes place at Durant, |. T.,
on Au gust 6, Z and 5 Of this year.
The event will take place in q
lovely grove just north Of town.
A couple Of pretty lakes, furnish.
ed with boats and bath houses,
are embraced In the reunion
grounds. which makes the place
an ideal spot for carrying out the
extensive program and exlertain-
Ing the old soldiers who will
come, Every necessary prepars-
tion is being msde to give the
veterans a royal good time.
The executive committee has
purchased 81 900 worth Of cook
ing and sleeping equipments, all
OF the outfit used at the Texae
Confederate reunion al Dallas last
gear Plates for 3 thousand will
be spread and blankets. cots and
pillows will be IN abundance
enough 70 sleep fully 3 thousand
suldiers, 10 say nothing Of the
may homes and nolels thai will
receive honored guests.
Something near forty beeves
have been secured, TO which will
BE- added plenty Of bread, cakes,
pies. e.e--evsFything that "a old
soldier would desire 10 eat.
AraLeem,nls ar bying mads t.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-30
WHITE MAN SKINNED.
Poor Loo Has cheeriuIiy Separated
Pale Face Spectator From
Ills Coin.
Bert Greer ia sIaskoFee rimesl

Bert Greer in aaskoEee Times
There has been great deal
said In regard 10 pslilioning con.
gress 10 relieve the restrictions
On The sale Of Creek lands There
may be good reasons for IL, but
compared TO the necessity Of a
bill 70 protect The whites fron
the ravages Of the Indiane The
matter Of removing the sale re-.
stFicsi.,ue sinks in,n utter ineie
uiiicauoe. There should be bill
prepared along ,nlr lln~. Il
snnuld d. made guud a.d r,rong
There should b na-- N. e,ings of
the cilisens aud petitions ciFcu.
lated Tor - immsdls'e passage
The CRY should b.. "Oa 10 Wash
inRton . The cisls-ns u the
Frsk naslon have relieved the
Wi people Of ,baul q. .000. 900
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-30
SOME MN

One Of the certain indiess 10 hu.
man character Is found In hand.
writing. Take the plain, regular
and simple signature; It signifies
regularity Of habi,s. frankness and
eonstancy The signature with
easy hcurlshes and frills denotes
vanity aud instability. The zig.
nature which i distinguished BY
its iaoompFehrnsible iumble III
lines aud strokes. aud whlch can.
no, be deeiphered bg the Ordinary
lay denotes character iull
ui mystery and uncersalnty con.
pied wish intrieue-its 0wner aili
BEAR Watching.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-30
MANY FAMILIES TO OCOME
To the Territory In the Near Futur c.
Says q. L. Trultt OF the Frisco.

Kansas city loarnal.
G. l.. rrurt, sn oficiai Of ihe
Frisco system, m an intervirw "
Ia 'ked Interestingly Of the Indian
territory. He said:
THE unprecedented rush OF
settlers TO Indian territory Is con
tinuing. The Frisco system 70
the last month has booked mure
than 400 families who will move
some time Ia the near future. TAX.
Ing up land Ia the Choetaw aud
Chickasaw nations under three
year lease preparatory to lhv
opening Of the entire territory
which consists Of II, ,000. 600 acres
OF as dne farming land as there ~
in the Mississippi or Rsd river
valley
"Under the law ot March 1.
1902. the Green river, Choc,aw,
Chickaeaw and other nations are
privileged to lease their allol
ments Of land TO the white settlers
and the latter have practically
leased about one third OF the ter
riiory IN order TO cure the
choice homestead lands in antici
patton OF the opening in 1906
Mr.. fruitt, who has recently
made a trip through The Indian
territory stated that the Fastener
has DC conception Of the richness
Of the farming land IN that oouG
try. Without fertilizer or enrich
Ing process Of any kind, the land,
he says, is capable Of producing
just twice the crops that can be
produced on highly frrtilized
farm IN the east
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-30
WHITE MAN.
cookson's Attitude Toward the White
Adopted Citizens

On yesterday a representa-
tive of the Chieftain called en-
f. L. Cookson, the candidate
for principal chief on the Ma
tional ticket and asked what his
attitude toward the white
adopted was and what, il any
thing, he had done toward
raising the fee to fight the white
adopted citizen with. Mr.. Cook
sonreplied as follows
When these parties started
to raise the $50, 900 fee by SUBJ
seription, they csme to me in
my room at Tahlequah showed
me the contract and power Of
attorney and asked me ty assist
them in raising the fee. ex-
amined the contract and power
of attorney. After I had done
so | advised the parties that the
proposition was a dangerous
one as it would cucumber the
homes of those who signed it.
II discouraged the move in
every way possible. ! sent run
ners TO the fullblood districts
advising them not to sign the
contract and power Of attorney
| procured a copy Of contract
and sent it to the United States
Indian agent telling him II
thought it dangerous move
and asked his advice as TO
whether it would cucumber the
Of those who signed it.
~ was told by those who
were agitating this move that
il was not a great while until
the nomination for chief would /
be made and that By assisting
in this move ! could be nom
mated for principal chief III
told them that l would sign
nothing that ! thought detri-
mental to the interests OF our
people and that they could take
she nomination for Chief and
20 to thunder with it, IL il
.ook such work as that to secure
lie nomination.
Il think the intelligent peo-
people Of this country under
itand my attitude not only TO-
yard the white adopted but all
,lagses of citizens. ! promise
hem that, il elected, the diff
erent classes OF citizens will re-
eive the treatment THAI com
non people should receive Had
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-07-30
THAT 'NiGGERo STEAL.
Tookson Makes Statement Showing
his Connection With Measure.
Oookson. |. T, July q. 1903

Uookson, |. T, July 27, 1908.
To the Public;
As some Of the campaign 70.
mancers have by word Of mouth
and in priut tried to convey the
idea that | was mixed up in what
is styled The "Negro Deal and
Steal" and that | was responsible
for its being possible, II not somi K
y thought II best to address the
public about the matter.
! say that any man that direct
ly charges me with ever receiving
one cent from the deal tells what
he knows is unqualifiedly false.
NAnd | challenge anyone TO make
such charge ovOr his signed
manual, so be can be branded as
slanderer. Those who by insinu-
alton and dodging behind "they
say" are as bad as the original
slanderers. That matter was in
vestlgated by the authorities Of
the U. s. Government. Ana 1t
was also investigated by the
Cherokee council until inteshrred
with by Chief Mayes who stopped
the investi cation by adjourning
the council. Nowhere in either
investigation did anyone couple
my name in any manner with the
plunder OF the Cherokee treasury
or the Cherokee Freedmen.
So an intelligent public will re.
alize that the campaign liar on the
eve Of election should not receive
consideration while dodging re-
sponsibility under the law.
II will be remembered that dur
ing the campaign Of 1895 that both
. candidates for chief pledged their
parties to effect an amioable com
promise Of the freedmen suit and
thereby get rid Of the Wallace
Roll which our people regarded as
unjust to both indians and Chero
kee Freedmen, because II had
hundreds OF fraudulent names up.
on IL.
So when Chief Mayea urged the
National Council to agree to
compromise we did 80. At that
time no one suspected any con
spiracy against the nation or the
freedmen and upon his (Mayes)
Representation aud that OF the
delegation, | did what all patriotic
Cherokees were trying to do and
voted for what we al then be.
lievsd to be the best measure &c
bring about the termination Of
that suit. remain,
Very respectfully you're,
e. l.. 0ooKsoE.