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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12


The men who compose the city
council for the year beginning next
Apri. must have the first aud all.
important qualification of being
for Vinita, FIRST, last, and ell the
time. We may divide on national
politics, when national issues are
involved, but now we must do
something for Vinita The man
who seeks first to help the demo.
cratic party, or the republican
party must be left out. This is
the most critical period 10 the HE.
tory Of the town. Let this party
foolishness cease.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12
THE COMMERCIAL CENTER.

II ~ SOH VI tA1tOAhA ~ O1AN Ehs
The sun In his course around
the globe perhaps does not look
upon a finer section OF country
taken az a whole than the northern
portion of the Indian Territory.
Climate, soil, coal and mineral
make II region Of marvellous rs.
sources. There is a gentle sloping
stretch OF rich, alluvial prairie
land interspersed with streams
and timber belts fifty miles In ex
tent from north to south, ana more
than one hundred east and west,
from the Kansas line on the north
to the Arkansas river on the south
that embraces what may very
properly be designated the garden
spot of the Indian Territory. 1t
is not the intention OF the writer
to over state the real natural re.
sources of this wonderful country,
indeed when the most glowing
picture is presented, every one ac-
quainted with the country must
feel aud know that "the half has
never been told.n In the geogra.
phical center Of this magnificent
belt OF agricultural and mineral
land, at the junction Of the two
great trunk lines OF railway, the
Sc. Louis and San Francisco, and
the M. K. Il T., ia the heart OF
the north country is situated the
growing, pushing and enterprising
town of Vinita, the commercial
metropolis of the famous Chero.
kee country. This thriving little
city Of three or four thousand peo.
pie has the making OF one Of the
best towns In the Whole south
west. Supplied with an abund-
ance OF fine artesian water, fifteen
flowing wells within the city limits,
1t has the fret requisite for a
manufacturing center. Within a
radius Of fifteen miles it has more
than ten thousand acres of coal
lands, and at a depth Of one hun.
dred and twenty-five feet is found
a FIVE foot vein OF fine coal praoti-
cally untouched by the miners
pick. This section has coal
enough to heat the furnaces Of the
smelters Of the world for a genera.
ton.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

The Indian appropriation bill
contains the following provisions
with reference to the alienation OF
land upon which citizens Of the
five tribes have filed. When the
conference committee made its 70.
port there appearedsu amendment
to the amendment providing.
"That nothing herein contained
shall prevent the survey and plat.
ting, at their own expense. of town.
sites by private parties where sta.
tions are located along the lines Of
railroads, nor the unrestricted
alienation Of lands for such pur.
poses when recommended by the
Commission to the Five Civilized
Tribes and approved by the seere.
taFy Of the Interior"
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

The Information Trust Company
will occupy the Ralollff corner
about May, the 6rst. This new
banking institution will be especi.
ally beneficial to vinita and the
adjacent country inasmuch as it
will in a measure, do different
sort of business to that of the four
National Banks now doing busi.
ness In Vinita, II will carry real
estate loans,a line Of securities not
permissible under the laws govern
ing national banks.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

II vinita is to make q large
town any ways soon IL is impera.
tive that q much larger area be
taken into the townsite. II two
or three hundred acres could be
added 10 the iownsite some In /.
ducement could then be offered In
the way Of cheaper lots upon
which 10 build homes, mills and
factories. There are great things
Ia store for vinita people II the
right spirit is shown.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

The newspapers as we'll as the
people throughout the Territory
are getting excited about the con.
dition of the roads In Vinita
there has been any number of
cases Of mysteries on account Of the
depth and tenacity Of the mud,
not among the newspaper irater.
nifty however. But n few days
of sunshine will cure it all. We
are somewhat like the man de.
scribed in the "Arkansaw Trave.
leF;" when 1t rains we cannot
work the streets and roads, and
when 1t Is dry they are good.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Since the adjournment of Con.
gress the opinion has been freely
expressed in both territories that
II was fortunate that the omnibus
bill failed in the Senate. Now IL
isressonably lie sure that aingle state.
hood will result, and il is only 8
question Of time as to when II will
come.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Frank Greer, OF the Guthrie
Capital, has not ceased to slander
the Indian territory. His latest
offsnse is printing an account of a
territory man whipping a waiter
in a Kansas City restaurant for
not bringing a knife as we'll as a
fork with the peice Of pie he had
ordered.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Vinita needs the best efforts of
all her people. At the present
junolure to divide her forces we're
the height Of folly. We have
reached a point when it is necss.
cary to go ou, and get things. Let
the Commercial Club get active
again; let no good thing escape
that can be brought this way.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Every intelligent voter knows
the reason why the disorderly ele-
ment Is not regularly fined and
sent to the rock pile in default OF
payment, and the same as to the
refusal to pay poll tax To lay
this responsibility on the city gov
eminent Is juggling with Ignorance
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

No reputable business man
should be Disseminated: against
In the matter Of holding public
Office In vinita onsaccount OF bis
politics. The voter who has the
welfare OF his town at heart will
make no such test. Honesty and
capabilily should be the only re.
duirements.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

The quota Of work from day TO
day at the land Office 10 gradually
increasing. Nearly one hundred
day is now reached. There are
more reasons for this increase than
one. Those who appear to file are
getting to be better prepared for
filing when thoy appear. They
have the correct numbers of their
allotments, with their homesleads
marked out so there is no delay.
And the cffice force is perhaps get.
ting more and more proficient as
the work progresses. From now
on the work will progress rapidly.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Ii now looks as though both the
great political parties would have
the privilege Of putting something
into their national platforms about
statehood for the Indian Territory.
The empty promises Of the repub-
licans, however, will not be TOR.
gotten.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Congress has adjourned without
action in the matter OF providing a
tangible government fof the half
million American citizens in the
Indian Territory, but there are
forces enough hammering away at
this countrylnow to SOON hammer
1t to.oondition for statehood or
most anything else.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

when Vinita becomes a city OF
the second class the ordinances
can then be- enforced. When a
citizen refuses TO pay fine he can
be locked up or made to work II
out on the street Let US become
A city the second class without de.
Law.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Just wait until we are incor.
porated as city OF the second
class, and crime can be properly
punished and the ordinances en-
forced. The man who wants to
get his "defin in would better do
20 at once or forever hold his
naace.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Il am desirous Of knowing II the proi
fession can obtain Hefbine in bulk foe
prescribing purpnses2 Il has been Of
great use 70 me IN treating cases Of dys.
pepsia brought on b. exeesses or over.
work. have never known Il to fall IN
restoring the organs affected. 70 their
sheaithful activity soc bottle At Peo-
Ale's drug store. dw
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Aiew Cherokees are greatly ex.
orclssd lest there be no more cleo.
tions oi chiefs; but II is difficult 70
understand what good could posi-.
bly, result from another campaign
and expensive election In The
Cherokee Nation. The Interior
department will take care Of the
property interests Of the Cherokee
people, and their defunet political
existence should rest Ia peace.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

President Roosevelt slill insists
that Crum, the negro doctor and
politician, shall be the collector Of
the port of Charleston, South Car.
olina. This is another instance Of
Crum falling from the masters
table.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

There are quite a number oi
Cherokee babies born since the
rolls we're closed last September
and Of course under the present
agreement cannot be enrolled on
share In the allotment as II is now
being made. But is II not a fact
that these little ones deserve some
consideration while II is yet pos
sible TO do something for them7
The tribal estate Is yet intact, and
iIs national existence has not
been abolished. There are many
thousand acres that will be left az
surplus when under the pres-ot
Law ell have filed. Would Il not
be common justice and humanity
TO make provision In the supple
mental agreement that will sooner
OF later be made, fer these children7
The next and last allotment Of
land should also include children
born to Cherokee parents lince
September Let 1902.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Whether to divide the city into
three or four wsrds is one OF the
issues before the city council TO be
sc tiled prior to the election.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

The Katy railroad company is
preparing quantity Of literature
for general distribution setting
forth the advantages and general
resources OF The Cherokee country,
and more particularly OF vinita.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Editor Clarence B. Douglass Of
the Muskogee Phoenix has &C.
cepted g place Ia the Office OF the
Indian agent at Muskogee, but will
continue to steer the editorial pol.
icy of the Phoenix.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Some wise person has suggested
that the peopls Of Vinita petition
the railroads to build q substant tisl
union station Il Vinita. The
right Of petit on has not yet been
taken out Of the isdefal conslitu.
tfon
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

II the land Office should move
away to rahlequah the first Of
May life will not be altogether a
dreary waste. The circus season
will arrive about that time and will
be some sort Of an offset.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Vinita should be made larger, is
the cry from many quarters and a
few hundred acres added wouldn't I
hurt. Every man who lie willing
TO build a home 10 vinita ought to
provided with a cheap lot.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Affairs in the Indian Territory
are moving at pretty lively rate,
but a halt should be called until
the Katy railroad builds some sorl
of a decent station at Vinita.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

There will be little more heard
about double statehood for the
swin territories. From now on the
unanimous demand should be i'm.
mediate single statehood. II il
fortunate that The Quay omnibus
bill failed.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

r. Hearst, OF New York, to stop
on is junkei through this country.
Will Vinita let this opportunity
also pass?
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

As a prophett the ground hog has
again demonstrated the fact that
be is "it.n
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

II is earnestly hoped that The
residents Of Vinita will make lh,
spring Of 1908 memorable BY th'
planting Of many shade and orna.
meusal .rees. With title 10 theil
homes there IL certainly every In,
rcemenl % beaulify them.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12
The man Who offers 10 run

The man who offers to run for
Office 10 Vinita this year on a
strictly party platform Is a good
man to leave ont. Piog out the
fellows who ere trying to work up
party feeling and scratch hem Of
Ahs Lat as unavailable.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Vinita now has four banks and
another one chartered that will
open its doors for business soon.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

As the gateway to lhe great
Southwest Vinlta enjoys the rare
distinction Of being sit
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

The fact that d man holds GOV.
eminent position Is no reason
why he should be boor.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

While Bud Ledbetter is city
marshal Of Vinita, burglary here is
a failure.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

About the only signs Of spring
seen so far are in the almanac.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

DO general engineering buslnt
IN ali parts If the Territory WORK
fully guaranteed 0nlees, Nusk0gee,
I.ef.. Ylnita, 7. Correspondence
solicited.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

The on.eftaiu once Is the place %
purchase bills Of sale,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

vIsrrA, l. T.. March l2, 1908
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

The Weekly Chieftaln
and the GIobs-Democrat
Or Republic Si.5O year.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

Ionday in April the ham.
again laid away TO rusl,
fornolher season. Be-
tinguEises above party
The o.'ers heart i
silence for -
| party becamt 'i'gH
l0nteh. says fhs
! then the nephew
the Ievtlry.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-03-12

The Leader has its little ham.
msr out knocking at the city gov.
ernmenl continually. but The town
ia zee right on growing and business
ID despite the mud After
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
WILLIAM.
Many Personal Notes of Interest From
 Growing Suburb.

Wylam, March H.-(SpeciaL)-Mr. Hill of Birmingham is visiting his brother Tom Hill, one of the clerks in the Tyler Mercantile company's store.
 Miss Julia Fulton, who is attending school at East Lake, spent Sunday with her cousin, Miss Ruby Clayton
 The "Friendship Knot young \peo- ples social club, gave tacky party last Saturday night at the home of MT. J. A. Kennedy. The prize for the tackiest couple was awarded to MT. Charlie Nor ris and Miss Elda Fornier.
 Fly. Gady. who was injured in No. 4 mine last week, is recovering rapidly.
 Miss Bertha Lowry gave birthday party at her home last night.
 The little son of J. W. Hurt is very i'll with pneumonia.
 Mr and Mrs. Thomas moved here from Ensley on the 16th. They live in the house on Powell avenue which was oeeu- pied by Mir l. T. Roberts.
 Earnest Poe has moved to his new home on Warrior avenue.
 Charley Thomas of North Vivian is confined to his room by illness.
 At the Baptist church Monday night the citizens of Wylam held a meeting to see about getting up a public library The Rev, MT. OHare, pastor of the Bap- tist church, was chairman of the meet ing. The meeting was addressed by Dr. Philips of Birmingham and Professor Da- vidson of Kingston. The chairman then called on several of the prominent citi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
JUDGE HOWzE DIES
 OF HEART FAILURE
Mayor of DemopoIiS Drops
 Dead in Front of Store
PROMINENT AND POPULAR
Was One of the WeaIthlest Men In South AIabama-ls Said to Be Rated at More Than $1oo,ooo.
 Gloom Over Marengo.

Demopolis, March 17.-(Special.) )-Gloom was cast over this city today by the sud- den death of Mayor Thomas F. Howze. Judge Howze was sitting In a chair In front of his store on Main street when sud- denly, with a cry of pain, he fell to the sidewalk and before help could reach him was dead. An inquest was held and the coroner's verdict was heart failure.
 Mayor Howze, better known as Judge" Howze, was born in Clarke coun- ty. Alabama, May 30, 1853. He was what Is generally called a self-made man, for with only common school education he worked his way to the top, and was at his death one of the wealthiest and most influential citizens in Marengo county
 Judge Howze was elected justice of the peace in 1894 and mayor of Demopolis in 1897, holding both offices without opposi- ton until his death. He was also ap- pointed county back tax commissioner by Governor Jelks.
 Judge Howze was prominent in secret order societies being a member of the Knights of Pythias, an Odd Fellow and past grand representative of the local Elks.
 Judge Howze was married twice, his firss wife being Miss Kettle Brasfield, sister of W. L. Brasfeld, now county treasurer of Marengo county. Several years after the death of his first wife he was married to Miss Pattie Strudwick, daughter of Will liam s. Strudwick. prominent Marengo county planter. His second wife bore him four children.
 Sam, the oldest, is now a member of the well-known mercantile firm of Howze & Levy. James is a member of the firm of Howze & Son. The two daughters, Helen and Clara, are now attending school.
 Judge Howze was a devoted husband and loving and thoughtful father and though so suddenly called away, he lief, his family well provided for.
 Judge Howze was rated at over $100 000 and 1t is said that he carried s3O.00O life insurance. Judge Howze was a man of unquestionable integrity man beloved by all who knew him, and once a friend was a friend forever. He will be inferred at Riverside cemetery tomorrow at 3:3O o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
BAY ANNETTE.
Arthur Standard, 17 Years Old, Meets
 Horrible Death Under Train.

Bay Minette, March 1z-(Special.)- thur Standard, a bright youth of seven- teen summers, son of J. M, Standard. worshipful master of the Masonic lodge of Bay Mlnette met a most horrible death here this morning While the northbound local freight train was switching. young Standard got on the rear end of the ca- boose, and as the train was slowly back ing he jumped off, evidently with the in- tention of being able to reach the ground and get out of the way of the train, but when he jumped he stumbled and fell. The brake beam of the caboose caught him, breaking his left leg and left arm and crushing his head, causing death in less than five minutes. The body was so closely wound around the brake beam that 1t was necessary to use the railroad jacks and raise the car in order to get the unfortunate young man from under the train His mother is frantic with grief. His father was Teveral miles out In the country and is heartbroken over the death of his son. The funeral will occur here tomorrow. Several persons witnessed the accident and they attach no blame to the railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
PRATT CITY
St. Patrick's Day Celebrated With
 High Mass at St. Catherne's.


 Pratt City, March 7.-(speciaL) L)-Solemn morning at St. Catherlnes church m honor of the patron St. Patrick with the Rev. Father Roberts of Brookside as celebrant, and the Rev. Father Cassidy of Tuscaloosa and Father Holland of this city. Division No. l, Ancient Order of Hibernians and the ladies' auxiliary to St. Catherine's church attended in body. At the close of mass a banquet was held in the Hibernian hall, after which songs and speeches were the order of the after noon.
 William Grady made few remarks in- troducing Father Cassidy. who made a stirring speech on St. Patrick. He was followed by addresses from Father Rob- erts and Father Galland which were in- terspersed with music appropriate to the occasion. There was a continuous ses- sion from Il to ,, and the occasion was much enjoyed
 Lula Almons negroes, shot and seri- ously wounded Milton Walker at an early hour this morning. in the vicinity of the coke ovens. An eye witness states that the negress came up behind Walker as he was on his way to work. and fired two shots which did not take effect, after which a tussle insued In which the negress succeeded in throwing Walker to the ground. She then fired third shot which took effect in his thigh breaking it. It is supposed the affray was the re- suit of previous quarrel. The negress made her escape but was captured later in the day in Birmingham by officers of that city.
 Invitations have been issued to a free will offering to be given at the residence of Mir and Mrs. M. Delaney Monday