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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

There is a slight discrepancy in
The Chiefs message in regard to
the date tribal government ceases
to exist. According to the Uhero.
kee agreement tue Cherokee ma.
ton wall go out OF business Janu.
airy /, 1905.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12
The republic u Panama ssems

The republic Of Panama seems
TO be q fixture, as Central Ameri
can governments 60. the Colum
bian authorities having been oveT-
thrown by the rsbsle RscoRni-
ton Of the dsfscio government has
been extended by the Jni,ed
States
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

The belief ie that there will be
no verdict In the trial OF Senator
Farrls at Jefferson cay for hood
ling Either Farrl- or Lee il q
colossal liar, for they swore d..
rec,ly opposl,e
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12
nnvarnment eeleGIIel

A government ecie6tis. hAs
made an lnvsetisation and hads
tbe city water supply At Oofey.
Vile, taken from The Verdigris,
an6s for use. ThIs Il because pi
ths oil and gas sell refuse poured
into Il from IS isr north as Yates
oenler
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

The Muskoges Times gravely
asks"are We any nearer statehood
than we we're a year ego ?" I'm.
less time is turning backward We
are,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

Every week sees new roads and
better roads opened into Viriis,
and when The bridge nos IN pros.
peos is built this wi be an ex.
oeedlneiy accessible 'own.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

Washington dispatches suggest
that Congressman Curtis might be
selected ~ the successor Of FedersI
Judge Hook. Before Mr.. Curtis
gives 40 his congressional cam.
paign be will want TO "see II in
my hand"-thst judicial commits.
sion.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

The Greek Tribal tax lie not go-
ing TO be paid without more liliga-
li0n. Added TO the city tax which
ell the merchants must pay II 10
pretty steep.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

A Chicago earnation company
offers s50,0tO for a "pink" tha,
will exceed 10 beauty and other
respects lie premium flower. We
enter Dick Adams.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

II Matthew Stanley Quay be
comes interested in Dick adams
and The Delaware land deal, real
danger along that line will begin.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

The proposition to cell tn g sur
plus lands OF the Cherokee ma
tion, as contained in the chiefs
message, has met with storm OF
opposition. The Cherokee peo
pie declare they have no lands for
sale.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

Chief Rogers executive council
consists Of Charles Smith. OF Flint
district, George Walters, Of ILL.,
nois and Sam Adair, Of Going
anake.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

The number OF pupils enrolled
in the Cherokee national schools
this year according to the report
OF the board OF education is 5427.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

The report Of the Cherokee
treasurer shows that il cost one
thousand dollars 70 dispurse six
hundred and twenty two dollars
during the past year.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

Il now looks as though two
years would be long enough for
the cherokse tribal government to
exist, Its little ball is about
wound up.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

1t now begins to dawn upon the
minds of many Cherokee citizens,
and others, that the tribal treasury
has been mercilesely plundered.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

That noise Ia the direction Of
Tahlequah was not thunder, nor
an earthquake; il. was only the
rumbling OF the Downing caucus.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

The Greek merchants are aux
iously waiting for Judge Town.
send TO announce this opinion in
the tribal tax cases. All the 9th /.
81 judges have been heard from
and Il is about "horse and horse, -
wilh The collec. ors ia The saddle.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

This is to be the banner season
for tree planting in Vinita. The
value OF trees to vacant property
has never been appreciated.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

Il has been announced sgain
that Bonsparte il now ready to
begin the investigation. Every.
body else has also had time to get
ready.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

Thanksgiving proclamations are
beginning to appear; 1t is time to
put the gobbler up.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

"Bixby Faced the Inspector" is
the favorite headline chronicling
the meeting wish Mr.. BOnapsrte.
No question about how Bixby
came out Of the ordeal, out was
the "Little Corsican's" namesake .
equal to the oceasion7
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

The first OF the naturalization
fraud sentences passed in St.Louis
fixed" Jew named Fein for
FIVE years and $1,000 fine.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

That threatened contest of the
chieftaincy did not "pan out" and
W. @. Rogers lie now installed in
that office.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

Il is said that a waterworks
scandal Is imminent at Muskogee
before the plant is completed.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

The congress OF the United
States and the council of the
Cherokee nation are both in ses-
sion.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

AZ that sword presentation has
been pulled of il would now be
the fair thing for "Col." Clarence
B. Douglass to resign. having
promised that If given the place
he would do 80 In 30 days.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

The latest word from Tahlequah
is that Tom Triplett will receive
a sentence Of five years.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

Double statehood means Doodle
statehood. Two states afford
double the opportunity for plunder
that one does.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

AT last the Indian Territory has
a delegate to Washington, D. c.,
but scarcely delegate on the floor
OF congress.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12
TDnllnIr rom
The carnival has gone.

Ifyou think labor is cheap and
plentiful in vinita try TO buy
some.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-11-12

Congress eonvenes in extraor.
binary session next Monday at II
O'Clock.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21
From the Breezy West.

Iierc is spicy letter received by Mrs.
Ella Morris OF tins place, from her cousin
Mr.. II. Ray Deriog, formerly Of Morgan.
town, but now Assis;au, General Passenger
Agen, for the Pennsylvania Railroad, with
his Office at s4S Clark street. Chicago. Mrs.
Morris sent him one of the cards printed at
this Office some time since for the Handker-
chief Bazaar given by the ladies of the
Presbyterian church and here is his reply
NY DEAE Cousin ELLIE.
Your card announcing the fitness Of all
pious people TO whom II comes greeting,
c Contributing ''wipe" for the good of the
cause, IS received ''reckon" stsociable?''
where good old fashioned ice cream and
juicy fruit cake will be in abundance. and
the Preston county yonng folk viii be lay
ing awake nights, measuring in their minds
how much they can stow away for the price.
= IL has been Fright smart" while since /
mustered around in 'meetn'' house with
a girl on my arm, takiu in the sights and
'cackling' over the fun OF n gfab-bag, but
there was time when it was the Joy OF my
life, especially the girl. They don't do
things that way now. When the parson is
short Of funds note is sent to the members
OF his flock, saying, "Pease send $50. -
Our good parson is down TO the hook OF his
last ham, no -four in the sack and the chill
dren are weeping for bread. OF course we
sell ''Old Brindle" end pnt up.
have pleasure in sending you along with
this half dozen handkerchiefs. suitable for
use ~ tweddings aud pink teas q" I shall
hope that they shall reach Jon la good time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21
MORGANTONN'S MEMORIAL.
Great Preparations for SATURDAY.,
May Both.

Morgantown has sent out her invitations
for the Annual Decoration Day Ceremonies.
and IL will certainly be a great day. judg-
Ing from the preparations the people there
are making now. The parade will Ger.
tainly be grand affair. consisting of the
w. V. Y. Cadets headed by the Varsity
Band. several Companies OF State Guards.
all the Veterans Of the Blue and Gray Of
Monongslia county. all the Civic Societies
OF the town and the school children. aud as
Tor music. ali they can get In that neck of
the woods will be there.
The most notable speakers OF the day
will be Gen. $. h. NJ. Young. a. s. A. "iiis
STAFF and ali his family will be present."
Hobson OF "Merrimac" fame. Ex. Gov. c.
4. O'Ferrall. OF Virginia. and several
others.
Lots OF amuscments for the young will
also be Que OF the features OF the day. The
ST. Louis All Stars Ladies Base Ball Club
will play the Sonnecas and the Dennison
College will play the w ". u. Club on the
University grounds.
The Opera House aud University will
have entertainments both afternoon and
evening
In TACT the people OF the good old Uni.
yersity town are making preparations to
make IL pleasant and memorable day for
the immense throng Of visitors they will
undoubtedly have.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21
CONTRACT LET
For The Soldiers Monument.

Pursuant to the call Of the President here
tofore published, the meeting Of The Board
/ OF Directors, and number of the stock
holders was held in the Cour,-house in
kingwood on May 10th, 1908.
The directors present were u. n. Orr:
a, c. Scott; B. f. Fraley: Leroy Shaw; ID.
Y. Morris; w. +. Manear; J. E. Murdoek
and Neil J. Foriney, being all of the mem
bers of the Board excepting Eugene Lanham.
The Executive Committee Consisting of
Leroy Shaw. b. +. braley and ]. L. Muir
dookl submitted full report Of their pro-
ceedings to date, which report ON MOTION
was accepted and approved.
Owing TO the absence of James +. Daley,
Secretary of the Incorporation, the report
of the Executive Committee could not be
had, hence the publication of the same can
not be made in this issue, but the sam. will
appear in full in our next issue.
Drawing and specifications of monuments
were submitted 70 the Board with PROPOSE
,ions as 10 price by the representatives of
four different manufacturers and dealers in
monuments, and the Board, after careful
consideration selected as their first choice
the Barre granite monument az feet in
height, which John Gessler s. Sons of
Philadelphia, proposed to furnish at the
price of $500. But it appearing from, the
report of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS that the As.
ISOLATION was.not in control of sufficient funds
with which 10 make the purchase, Major
U. n. Orr entered into an agreement in
writing to secure $500 of the additional
sum necessary. The Board then on motion
decided to close the contract tor said monu
meni, and, by direction Of the Board, by an
order duly passed, the Executive Committee
concluded the contract for its erection on OF
before September Ist, 1908
On motion the meeting adjourned to The
call Of the President.
Neil j. FoRTEEY, Pres.
]. +. DALEY, Secy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21
A. j. HAwLEY KILLED In A NINE.
LEROY SHAW,
j. +, MURDOCH.
b, i. FRALEY.
Executive Committee.

Special to The Argus.
Last Saturday morning Elisha Hawiey.
OF near Howesville, received the sad intel.
ligenee that his son, A. ]. Hawley. of West
Wheeling. Ohio, was killed. He was en-.
ployed by the Empire Coal Co.. Mine No. a
and was running mining machine at the
time he met his death. Where he was
working at the time the accident occurred
was considered dangerous on account OF
the large space left without props. lie had
just stepped to one side TO get a skid 10
place under the machine, when a heavy fall
Of slate caught him. crushing one leg.
breaking his back and otherwise injuring
him. His brother John Hawley, who was
working in the blacksmith shop at the mine,
on learning of the accident, went In the
mine and assisted in bringing his brother
TO the outside. They placed him in patrol
wagon and conveyed TO his home. lie was
conscious and talked TO his brother, telling
him that he could not live, and made him
promise TO bring him back to Preston
county. his native home, and see that he
was buried by the side OF his mother, who
preceded to the great beyond several years
ago nc Only iiNcu ABOUT tnrCe hours from
the time he was injured Durlugtthis time
he sent for Father Wagner, OF bridgeport,
Ohio, who administered the baptism and
confirmed him In the Catholic Church. lie
seemed to be reconciled to die and said
that he had nothing toIlive for in this world.
The funeral was preached at o'clock
Saturday evening by Father Wagner al the
home Of the deceased in West Wheeling.
His remains were shippedtto Tunnelton on
46. arriving there Sunday evening. He was
then conveyed to the home Of his father.
Elisha Hawley, near Howesyille. and on
Monday May nth was brought out to
the Bethlehem cemetery and laid to
rest by the side of his mother, as requested
Quite number Of Catholics from near
TOWNSVILLE ofhclated az the burial The
deceased was about ga years old, and
leaves a dear companion and two children
one three years old and the other about
fifteen months. Also father. FIVE broth
crs and three sisters. but lie who doeth all
things well will be father to the fatherless
and the widows God. LAR.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21
Twilight.
Correspondence of The Argus.

Correspondence OF The Argus.
Our farmers are busy planting corn.
hot wave has struck this community
and some of our citizens are struggling
with the dread disease spring fever
James Trader has built new house near
Twilight and moved his family into Il few
days ago
Mrs. Cell Menear OF Reedsvlle, was
taken to the hospital at Tunnelton last
week.
Mrs. WILDER Liston Of Manown, has been
quite sick since last Sunday We learn
that over-work is the cause
Mrs. Helms. widow OF II. c. Helms, has
moved her household goods from Victoria,
where she formerly resided to Wilson
Ervin's.
Mrs. Jonathan S, Loar Of near Reeds,
Vile, has been quite poorly for several days.
but we are glad 10 note that her condition
is much better at this writing.
We noticed James Miller on the streets
of Manown one day last week. We are
glad he has so far improved as to be able
to get out again.
Girls. keep an eye on our young friend,
Thomas Turner. He has purchased a
cooking stove, planted two beds OF onions,
and has fine patch OF ramps growing
Rev. w. II. Sturm Of Manown. is working
to have a subordinate Castle OF the Knights
OF the Golden Eagle instituted at that
place. We hope that he will be success
full in his efforts, as this is one of the
oldest secret orders and is all right.
About two weeks ago Old Man Bowser
passed through our neighborhood. lie
called out at Manown aud inquired If there
were any old people living in that vicinity.
lie was directed to Andy Shroui, who lives
In east Manown. He approached Andy
and said that he was looking for some old
person who was present at the birth OF
Noah. Andy sent him on to Allen Faw-
cett's. where he remained all night. and
we hope received the information he was
looking for.
IENSrE MAY
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21
MORE MoNuaKNr MArrERs.
Reporled Tor .l,lr Apnr..

Reported for iinE ARGUS.
As the soldiers monument Is now under
contract, many Of us who have performed
the duty OF keeping the finances Of the
same in tact for so many years. really feel
as II the war was over but II Is not over by
any means with those who have the matter
In charge. The very important matter Of
construction is still on our hands. as well
as the closing up Of all old subscriptions
and obtaining new ones is still TO be &C.
complished. but where there is a will there
Is way. A few obstacles will cut no ice in
the matter II discouragements meant any.
thing. there never would have been sol
diers' monument placed on the public
grounds OF old Preston county. want 90
say In this connection that the Directors
did just what they should have done when
they declined TO contract for a monument
TO cost no more money than they had in
sight While we have less than $1,000 In
sight. the contract price OF the monument
is $500 II would appear from this state
ment that we did assume n debt, but we
did not, as an individual member OF the
Board OF Directors guaranteed the differ.
ence between what we had and the amount
TO be expended, so that the subscription
books ate still open; AT the same time IL Is
understood that there will be no further
begging upon the part OF the Executive
Committee. We consider twelve TO fifteen
years quite long enough TO be In the saddle
as bcggars. What we want are voluntary
gifts. and we are satisfied that we will not
only receive the full g. SEQ. but a sufficient
surplus TO cover all the Incidental expenses
OF the collection OF the remnant OF the old
subscription list OF comrade Geo w. Hart.
SELL which Is now in the hands OF the Ex.
ecutiye Committee for collection. This is
scattered all over Preston county, requir-
Ing statement TO be sent out to each indi.
vidual for amounts ranging from az cents
TO $40. Now. friends, IL would save ex.
pense for all who remember the amount OF
their obligation. 10 mail il TO us without
notice. The FIRST of September. when the
monument Is to be completed Is not far off,
and there is no time for. further delay.
Each and every subscription. old or new,
will be reported in the papers week follow
Ing the receipt OF same by the committee.
We beg leave to report the following new
subscriptions since our last report, which
are as follows:
Auditor c. Scherr check. 80. $40 90
c. A. Craig cash 90
c. W.,Wolfe. sub. ........... 90
A. f. Bolyard, cash. .......... 100
Samuel Blaney. cash. 100
Luther L. Swearengen, old sub. -. CO
rotal.........-....~,... Sac 90
LEROY SHAW,
]. f. MURDOCH
b, i. FRAlEY
Executfva
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-05-21
TunneltOp.

correspondence OF The Argus.
Arthur S,urm. mine boss at Atlantic was
summoned to the bedside OF his mother at
Pennington
Miss floy Guseman OF Williamstown.
Mo-. was visiting at S. X. Guseman's last
week
w. L. Herndon. Supt. Of the Piedmont &
Potomac Coal Co. at Piedmont. spent sat.
urday and Sunday with the home folks
here.
The remains OF Alva Hawley. who was
accidcntly killed in the mines at Bridge.
port Ohio. arrived here ON No 4o Sunday
evening. They were taken to his former
home in Valley district and inferred in
Bethlehem cemetery. The deceased was
son OF Elisha Hawley.
Slas Stathers, civil engineer Tor the
Weaver Coal Co.. spent Sunday at his
home in Clarksburg.
Clyde o. Moore OF Fairmont. was calling
on lady friends here Sunday and Monday.
Hon. VIM. 6. Brown, w. f. Pierce. d r.
Jackson. Capt c. {. Pierce. e. f. Thomas
and wife, Misses Bessie Hancy. Venne
streets the past few days. Some Of the
liingwood girls are right pretty. but they
can't come up with our Tuunelton girls by
a whole lot.
]. Frank Craig has sold his residence to
Charles Weaver and will begin the cree.
ton of a new one on Gibson street In the
near future.
Our schools have closed, and every one
seems pleased with the way they have
been conducted. Cyrus II. Martin is the
able Principal Mrs Hart and Misses Lii.
lie and ottie West are the assistants.
Mrs. J p. Deck and son Walter Of FL,
lins, have been visiting Mrs Decks
mother Mrs { C. IIerndon. for some days
past
$. X. Guseman has been doing a lot OF
surveying for Hon w. G. Brown down on
Cheat the past week.
Miss Nellie Kerns. of McMcchen. was
the guest Of Mrs. S. r. Guseman the past
week.
Phil /. Grinter was in airmont last week.
From the broad smile he wears something
is up.
Geo. a. Lyon and Grover Cleveland Lang
Of Newburg, were here Monday to attend
the base ball game which didn't materialize
on account of the lack of nerve OF the
| Kingwood team. We hope that little puff
we gave our boys in last weeks issue didn't
scare them of. There's a big difference
between playing ball on paper and on the
diamond. See
Dr. Geo. Bone. who has been attend.
ing Columbian Medical University Wash.
ington, ID c.. is spending his summer vaca.
ton with his brother, DR.. B. r. Bone, here
sheriff Ridenour. OF 1.-THE state of
Reno, was here Tuesday. Look out for
Chris. II It's true that VIM. NJ. Schaffer Is
Ineligible on account Of his being deputy.
We venture the prediction that Chris will
reiegate the other fellows to the rear
We spent few hours down at Atlantic
a few days ago. Its wonderful the way
things are developing in that section. We
arc proud to own II as one OF our suburbs.
| Jas. STAFFORD Is the General Manager. s.
w. Turner, Supt., and Arthur Sturm, Mine
Boss. They employ about 100 men and
load something near 900 tons OF coal daily.
They have new tlpple with all modern
improvements. new store building Is
almost completed. This new town is in
pretty location and the houses are all sub
stantal and conveniently arranged This
viii, we are reliably Informed, be one OF
the largest plants in the county in the near
future