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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-04-03

~ was sirolling through West
ern cemetery one Sunday afternoon
with a navive Of the town." said
Peter ID .iley, "and we came across
q new tombstone. On the top of
a marble slab was a hand with the
index finger pointing upward.
My guide stopped and looked
at il, AMI then looked at the name
on the face OF the monument.
We'll. well, he declared, If that
isn't Just like old Thomson. He
never did order more than one beer
al time New York Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-04-03

The late legislature passed a law
prohibiting the dumping Of refuse
Of any kind in any street, alley or
public highway, under a penalty Of
so VIII be ia effect in about six
weeks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-04-03
Goods Times in Georgia.

The Whitseft Courier has these
lively items Of rural life in Georgia !:
Three candy-pullings and one
big 'possum supper are scheduled
for this week.
Five widows will be married on
Tuesday next. This will leave six
more in the fold--all winsome and
willing.
Game grindings are in order.
We will make enough sugar this
season 20 sweeien the toddies OF the
old colonies for year TO some.
There will be a literary barbe-
cue Wednesday morning. 1t is
expected that all the geniuses in the
country will be present. Atlanta
9 Constitution.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31
POLITICAL POKER.
Questions OF Great Moment Deter
mined by the Game in the
state Of Kansas.

Topeka is much agitated over reyela-
tions Of draw poker in high places, and
nothing could better show than this up
roar what inroads the civilization OF the
east is making on the life OF the bound
less iprairies. Once upon a time, states
the Kansas City Journal, draw poker was
to Kansas what bridge whist is TO the
parlors Of the fashionable II was prac-
tised as an art, a pastime, profession
No one thought then of concealing his
play OF the game, but, rather, II was
subject OF pride and boasting. Indeed,
il was more than game, for 1t served at
times in the adjudication Of the most
serious problems OF state or government
At present the law Of Kansas recog-
nizes the game of chance known as
drawing lots" as the proper means Oh
deciding all ties in elections, but form
erly draw poker was resorted to as
more orderly means Of compromising
For example, in one ofthe western coun-
ties. when two aIniable gentlemen tied
for the Office Of representative they
PLAYED a game OF "freeze-out' to de-
termine which should enjoy the once.
Again. not SO many years ago when the
senate committee on congressional ap-
portionment came to a deadlock over the
divers plans for dividing the state into
congress districts, the members ad-
iourned to room in the Copeland took
each a generous stack Of chips and
played to a finish. Under the terms OF
this historical game the committeeman
who lost his chips withdrew himself and
his apportionment plan from further
consideration; and when the game was
reduced to two gentlemen, the one who
froze the other out fixed the plan Of ap-
portionment, which stands with little
change as the plan Of to-day
Volumes could be written Of poker in
cidents in Kansas. Once a we'll known
congressman, who, by the way, has reap
peared in Kansas politics, had to meet
| the charge made by some overprudish
people that he was addicted to the game
of poker. He appealed to his political
associates to help him out. The onewho
came most energetically to his recuse
was Capt. Bill Hackney, the Winfield
statesman Il am in a position to state,
certified the doughty captain, that MT
Blank is less addicted to the game than
any man ever played with"
More elaborate but quite as effective
was the defense once made by Steve Os-
born, ex-speaker of the Kansas house
Some 70 years ago Steve was running fol
reelection to the office of district judge
In western Kansas. The pops got out
handbill accusing him Of being a poker
player and circulated it widely.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31
KATY EXCURSION RATES.
Points AvsiIable-Dates on Applica'
tiOn to Agent.

Southeast: To all points east OF the
Mississippi river (including Memphis,
Tenn, Vicksburg, Miss, New Orleans,
La. en- line drawn from Memphis,
Tex. via the Illinois Central Ry. to Cen
trail City, KY, Tennessee, Pennington,
Va thence along the northern state
lines OF North Carolina to the Atlantic
Ocean.
Ncrth:-To points in the state of Ar
kansas. Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mis-
souri,, Nebraska and Illinois ives: OF
line drawn via the Vandalia line St.
louis to Ellington, H., thence Illinoi:
Central Ry. to Chicago. Also to Den
yer, Col, Colorado Springs, Pueblo
Trinidad and intermediate points.
Old Mexico-Agua calientes, Celaya
Durango, Guadalajara, Mexico City
Monterey. San Luis, Potosi, Silao, Tor
reon and Zacatecas.
Rate-One regular standard (not tenn
porarily reduced) fare plus two dollars
sJl) foe the round trip. Children hal
| fare.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31

A sure sign OF approaching revolt and
serioug trouble in your system is ner-
vousness, sleeplessness, or stomach up
sets. Electric Bitters will quickly dis
members the troublesome causes 1t
never fails to tone the stomach, regu-
late the kidneys and bowels, stimulate
the liver, and clarity the blood. Run
down systems benefit particularly and
all the usual attending aches vanish I'M
der its searching ami thorough effective
ness. Electric Bitter is only GOc and
that s returned if it don't give perfect
satisfaction. Guaranteed by Peoples
Drug Store. dw
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31
LOCAL NOTES

Full line of r. f. o. G can goods at
Gsrrisops
IfVAker hangs your paper II is
! wellnone. u
\ ]. C. Star went to Sapulpa yesteday
Miss Graper has purchased new
piano
Judge standek held court at Cne-
sea yesterday.
Elgin Creamery butter and White
House coffee at Garrison's
The Faternal Aid council elect
users tonight.
Would yoa like my picture? vii:
and for ~ cents. Katy" So. Louis.
"A. q. b. Allen will take place at
IS J. Burns this year.
Y Fresh butter aud fat chickens az
the Weir Grocery.
The Biz Cabin Woodmen are cn'Dg
to roll few logs tomorrow night.
Good farm to let near Vinlta for
cash. Apply at this Office.
For high grade work see Walker,
the painter. u
Mrs. a. r. Brecser Is visiting az
Claremore.
Compare my work AMI prices with
otners. Walker. II
The Chieftain's telephone is a and
J, the paper wants the news.
Y Miss Alma Webb, now OF Weleetka.
came in last evening on the Frisco.
Painting. paperbanging aud high
grade wood finish Walker II
sweet, mixed, sour ana dil PICKLES
at Garrlsou's, he -el.s for cash. d II
Miss Fay Trott entertained some OF
her friends a. cards last evening at
the home OF Mrs. VIII. Kornegay,
II You want good butter and fat
chickens 10 to r. G. Cowan. 5tf
The Chieftain's cut price on job
work is lanuing plenty OF business.
The Euchre club was entertained
esterday by. Mrs. W. L. Trott at w
Koruegay's, at present their home
See ). c. Gray before buying your
vmules. He can sell you any Kind you
4 want d.tf
You will aud Cowan one n0Ur south
o. hls old stand with new stock OF
grocerle- ann all kinds Of produce. so
DON'T be imposed upon BY taking sub
sttutes Offered for Foley's Honey and
Tar Peoples dug store. DIV
'Lige Henderson has passed up his
mil joo aud Is nov employed at Gar
rlson $.
Butter, esgs. ch'ckens sni all kind
OF produce always on hand. Deliver
ed praptly. f. G. Cowan. 5tf
Rick-er-t-rack. rick-er-t-rack,
Darruugh Hardware Store,
quack quack Quackl 52tf
For rent, room house Just sou Il
~ Ned Shanahan's, blocks from
public fountain. NJ. E. Milford.
John Oskison's postonice address
Is Ordwav. Coio.. aud he has what i'
regarded as good ranch place
Having opened new stock OF gro.
ceries woul1 be glad ~ zee I'D friends
and new ones. Cowan. 5tf
Mss Marearet Ju~tison is goiul
home 10 ST. Louis tomorrow. iempnra
H'riiy d. il rumorei
Alex Graham aud john Hoean, 81
p1or Creek, are dividing un. Mr
Gmhsu taking The siofe and Nj H0
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31
Barber Churchill went TO Oktaha
this morniug to visit cousin.

this mOrniug to visit a consin
- Buy your groceries at Cox's, II you
to get The best and promptly. 7S
nawnu kinds 10 feed. Give me
a ~ IVAN. 5tf
ForE hicely furnished four
room COLIN Ses J. ? Green AZ the
b ackstone hotel. div
Fat chickens, fresh eggs and butter.
Cox's grocery. 73 70
Gyp Davis, after visit OF several
weeks with his folks 10 this city, left
for his home yesterday.
Lost-One gray bucxskin glove
branded j. e., at HAYDEN, !. I. Find
er will please leave same here. div
Foley's Honey and Tar positively
cures all throat and lung diseases. Re-
fuse substitutes. DIV
Mrs. Rinda E. Chesney, Mrs. NJ. f..
Milfnrd's mother, VIII be down on tc
nights train TO visit the family
Mr.. and Mrs. r. n Ow~lel q
Windsor. Mo-, will be here tonight 70
VISIT their uepheH, L. Churchill,
and family.
Mrs.. II. c. Churchill aud daughter,
Mary. went home this morning 10
Windsor, after weeks visit with
the family of A. L. Churchill.
Miss Edith Lewis, after an absence
OF some months at Saltwater, where
she was employed as Stenograper, IS
at home again.
A kidney or bladder trouble can al
ways be cured BY using Foley's Kidney
Cure Peoples drug store. DIV
WI. Gambill, the Big Cabin mer-
chaut, was in Yinita yesterday. He
has decided to move TO Adair and en-
gage 10 trade at that place.
II YOU have trouble with your bis
cults try one sack ~ So P.fiour, sl.l5
per sack at GarriSon's, be sells for
cash. tI
zee j. c. Gray before selling your
mules, at red barn two 5lock- north
q. nuhlic we'll. diff
Leap year costumes will be inaug-
ufated tomorrow night at the Chero-
kee cub with swell ball, the ladies
escorling the gentlemen.
Oliver smith. Of West Cabin, was
mulcted In the sum OF 1854 for car
rying a pistol. He was caught with
'ti goods
Daniel Ballard, OF this CITY, has
Just received sls.B5 from the Ameri-
can Benevolent association, for which
J. j. Spencer is agent, for an Injured
hand
A. L. Churchill bought the uld
Methodist parsonage place Ia 'hi'
city this morning, from w. E. Hal
sell. It. ~ tho corner east of Mr.
Cnurchtli's home.
Don't get bunc0ed on stove De-
cause IL is on she bargain counter; An
imitation Is dear at any price. 10
Lee sells the original Hot blast, the
one they all try 10 initiate. 80 q
/ STANDARDIZATION my place IL
southwest part OF city two small black
SOW pigs. no marks, weigh about 25 oI
30 lbs, liberal reward. Leave wore
at Home Bakery. Y u
All parties owing Maloney & Sons
blacksmitbs, this city, are request e.
TO settle with me at once. Those wh'
neglect 70 do 50 5y Jan. l, viii be pro
ceeded against 10 The courts. J. J
/ Spencer. Il IS
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31
California, the BeautIfuI.

Now's your chance-cheap rates So
from Indian Territory stations to Cali
fornia! Tickets on sale daily until No
vember 3Oth. Tourist car, through to
San Francisco, leaves st. Louis on "rhe
KATY Flyer Tuesdays of each week
passing Indian Territory stations We'd
nesdavs. Ask for tour book and other
Information Address
"KA1Y."
Suite L, The Wainwright, ST. Louis, Mo.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31
Ilnlnne EntertnInment.

Mrs @. A. Davidson, assisted by
Mrs. J. H. Butler. and Mrs.. r. 1.
Blakeney. are entertaining large
company Of ladies' this Afternoon wi h
rather unique program journey
e. ST.. Louis, the guests in costume ~
somewhat antiquatei cut with equip
ment 20 correspond.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31

There is one place where a man sees
a reflection Of himsgif as big as he fancies
himself in his dreams. Il is on the
Broken. a mountain in Prussia, where
the vapors of the atmosphere act as a
great concave mirror. magnifying the
image thousands Of times.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31
In Trouble Again.

George Hablsh has been home from
the peu since August but got Ia a
'snarl" with the officers again few
days since for connection with une of
Jack Barker's horses. The commits
slo. er ~ili look iuto the matter more
mlY Jan. 4.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31
Who Is Responsible?

Mrs Mabel Lusk, an occasional Wis
itor from Parsons, known TO quite a
few OF our people, had her name in a
recent list OF those present at a re-
union OF the Bachelor Mats. Just
which one OF our Vinita young gem
l-men j. responsible f.r thi- we DO
not unw recall, but it'S unpsr'ioratle
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31

Ooe dark red heifer, dogee stock. .
years old; branded pn right hin, Z
(horse shoe brandt. carks Up; W nu
left hip Don't know whether she g.
marked OF not. Nlcbo's& Warner. %
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31

In the United States Court in the In
dian Territory, Northern district thereof
Sitting al Nin;'a, Januars term, 1904
In the matter Of
the estate Of NO 1s4
rranS III Cawood ct al. J probate.
NOTICE.
To Frank NJ. Cawood and Elizabeth
Brown. nee Cawood
You viii take notice that on the 18th
dav OF January, 1904. I Will apply to the
Honorable Joseph A. Gill, judge Of The
Northerr district OF the Indian Terrific.
~ for feare to make fnai sett ement OF
nv Guardianship account aud Tor my
6rai discharge as vour guardian
Samuel +. Parks.
e.r Guardian
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31
A Timely Topic

At this season Of coughs and colds it
is we'll to know that Foley's Honey and
Tar is the greatest throat and lung rem
edy. 1t cures quickly and prevents SER
Gus results from a cold People drug
..ora DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31

II sou want 10 buy the best -four ia
10 town so 70 w. |. Davenport Il son.
and get you sack OF yellow KID
-four at sl'i0 a sack--he sells for
cash. dtI
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31
IMPROVEMENTS IN TRAVEL.
Comfortable Fittings of Railway
Cars for the Beneflt of Sub
urban Passengers.

Some newspaper attention has lately
been attracted to the club cars" ny
which little groups of wealthy New York
and Chicago business men increase the
comfort of the daily trips between their
suburban homes and their city offices
states Youths Companion.
Each car is in effect a club house on
wheels. Most of the gorgeous fittings Of
the ordinary cars are moved. and simp-
Ter and more tasteful decorations are
substituted for them. Movable wicker
chairs replace the fixed seats. Electric
fans cool the air In summer There are
Crossing rooms. Libraries apartments
for the women. in short everything
which can contribute to the comfort OF
the travellers.
The cars are open only to members OF
the group which hires them. but they
r. present merely the climax Of a con-
slant improvement in travel, both by
water and By rail-
Az .ho ofaer erd Of the scale we see the
stcerase accommodations of the ocean
steamships. Persons who are familiar
only with the horrible conditions for
which "a steeraee passage" used to stand
would be astonishet If they were to visit
modern liner. More room. more light,
more privacy. better food. better sleep
ing and sanitary accommodations and
an abundance Of water both for drinking
and for bathing. are now possible even
to the poor immierant The steerage
passage of to-day is more comfortable
mode Of travel than was the second
cabin passage ten years ago First
cabin accommodations have improved
correspondingly. One of the newest
vessels has between 40 and so suites Of
rooms. each provided with its private
bath.
What is most needed row is a sUbstitu-
tion Of wicker or leather seats for the
unsanitary plush so dear to American
/ car builders and album makers. and
greater seating capacity in street cars.
Joke on the Professor.
once upon a time Prof Wilson. Of
Edinburgh. wrote on the blackboard in
his laboratory;
prof. Wilson informs his students
that he has this day been appointed hon
orary physician TO the queen.
In the course Of the morning he had
occasion TO leave the room. and found on
his return that a student had added to
the announcement the words:
"God save the queen. Michigan
Gateway
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31

In 1861 there were in London $1,000
tailors: in 1871. $4,000; in 1881. 10000; in
1891 81 300. and 10 1891. S0.Q74
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31

In Worcester there are 703 women
who make needles and 1.oli female nail
makers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31

MOE FURNISHED Rooms TO rent--Mrs.
~ spencer. h'o
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31

PIANO-ro rent. appiy here. 7076
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31
RevoiutIon Emminent

Suite L, The wainwright, 81. Louis. Nc
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-31

Nv ANTEu,- White girl for general house.
ork Mrs. Lee Barrett. B94
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1903-12-24

Washington. Dec. 24-"War on Pan.
ANA means war with the United
States" is the substance of cable
grams which General Rafael Reyes,
the Colombian minister, is sending to
the BOgota government and to his
more influential followers throughout
Colombia.
Realizing the gravity of the situa-
ton General Reyes is endeavoring to
bring the Colombian people face to
face with the situation az he knows it
here. He is convinced that the United
States will not permit a Colombian
army 10 land within the territory of
Panama. General Reyes. with the as
sistance of Dr. Herran and the Amer
lean lawyer whom he has employed. is
actively engaged in the preparation of
his communication TO the state depart
ment He is not certain when this Will
be completed. II is his present in
tention 10 return TO Colombia and as
sumo personal command OF the army
as soon as he has flied his statement
at the state department, as he realizes
unless he soon returns the war party
in Bosota will get the upper hand and
his hitherto predominant influence
there viii be injured.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1903-12-24
ADMIRAL WALKER REPORTS.
Informs State Department of Affairs on
the lsthmus.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Rear Admiral
John G.. Walker, retired, called upon
Acting Secretary of State LOomis dur
ing the day and explained conditions
on the isthmus of Panama when he
left there a week ago. his conclusions
being that they were very satisfactory.
The admiral had a double mission;
first TO look into the condition of the
plant and properties OF the Panama
Canal company and the exact amount
Of the work so far accomplished by
the engineers who are operating un-
der the agreement made last spring be-
tween the United States government
and the Panama Canal company.
The second purpose Of the admiral's
visit to the isthmus was to serve as
the representative OF the president
from a political point of view and
while on the isthmus he has kept the
chief executive fully advised as TO de-
valopmcnts Consequently there was
little fC. the admiral to add to his pre-
ceding reports beyond mere details.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1903-12-24
For the Payment of Friar Lands
Bond Issue Will be AuoHzedSeven Millions in Philippine Sc
curifies TO be Placed on Sale in January

Washington. Dec. 24-Secretaries
Root and Shaw had conference with
the president during the morning con
cerning the settlement OF the Philip
pine friar lands question. The matter
has been closed finally, this govern
ment paying to the friars $7,239,OO0 for
their interests. This sum. ii Is eX-
planned, is subject to slight variation
one way or tn" other.
At the conference it was determined
to authorize the issue OF $7,000,000
OF per cent. redeemable after ten
and within thirty years, Philippine
bonds They will be offered for sale
early in January. An act OF the last
congress provides for the issue of such
bonds. They will be accepted by the
government as security for the deposit
OF public funds.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1903-12-24
TAKES EFFECT IN SIX MONTHS.
agreement for Sale OF Friar Lands
Signed.

Manila, Dec. 24-The agreement for
the sale OF the friar lands has been
signed 20 take effect in six months,
the time allowed for surveys and eX-
animation of titles.
The bureau organized to administer
the affairs OF these lands will dispose
OF them when possible TO the present
tenants on long terms of payment
Thrcetourths OF this land Is included
within the populated districts, which
makes it a difficult proposition for the
administering bureau.
LadrOncs recently looted the munici.
pal treasury at Bosoboso. in Luzon.
They captured the presidente and cut
the tendOns of his heels.
The Constabuary pursued the band
and succeeded in recovering part OF
the stolen funds.
Governor Taft has pardOned several
Filipino prisoners on the approach Of
the Christmas festival, including the
priest, Leonardo DcpuZey. who was un-
der sentence OF death by military
court for buryiug alive the presidcnte
OF Taylay, which has been commuted
to penal ecryItudc for a period Of
twenty years
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1903-12-24
SHE GOT THE WRONG MAN
As a Result the Husbands Collie
Was Instantaneously Cured

A funny little incident took place
at a Mandan, n D., hotel during the
fair, the particulars Of which have
Just leaked out, says the Fargo Forum.
1t seems that gentleman aud his
wife were stopping over night at the
house, and some time during the
night the gentleman was taken with
a terrible case Of cramp collie. His
wife was frightened nearly TO death,
but knowing that something must be
quickly done she slipped on her wrap
per and went down To the dining
room, where she emptied the contents
Of the mustard cruet into her hand
kerchief and ran back up stairs. She
dived into her room as she thought
and seeing a man lying in bed she
turned down the covers and gently
tucked mp his lingerie and slapped on
the plaster. No sooner had il come
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1903-12-24
Attend the Concert

The second concert Of the Philhar-
Presbyterian church, Tuesday eve
ming, Dec. 29th, at which time Prof.
w. w. TOlles Of Madison, will appear
for the first time before a Brookings
audience. Those OF our people who
have heard Mr.. Tolles cannot speak
too highly OF his talent. He is said
to be without peer in this state as
vocalist. He has a voice OF rare
sweetness very highly cultivated.
The admission to this concert has
been placed at the small sum OF q
cents in order that all our people may
feel able TO attend.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1903-12-24

IN contact with his epidermis than the
man arose and yelled out: "What in
ARE you doing, womau?' The
lady gave IA glance at his FACET was
not the face Of her husband. A
screech like that OF a siren on an
ocean liner split the midnight air.
There was sound Of patterlng feet
and switching draperies; door
slammed and quiet reigned When
the lady got TO her own room she told
her husband OF the mistake she had
made and 1t tickled him so that the
cramp took change of venue.