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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07
IMpoRTANT DECISION.

The attorney general of the United States has just
rendered an opinion inyadatlng the seventy three
blanket oil and mineral leases taken by Richard G.,
Adams from Delawares prior to the decision In the
Delaware case These leases covered forty thous-
and acres OF land near Bartlesyie and included the al
lotments OF four hundred delawares, many OF whom
have since been able to or will be able to make
profitable leases with Others Adams paid nothing for
them In the first place II will be recalled since the
adverse decision TO the Deawares Adams presented
these the secretary of the Interior for approval
far the should any alotmens taken by
the Delawares named in the leases or their children
The secretary dsapproyed them ALL Then IL that
Senator Quay and ex-senator Jones with Adams appealed
to the President referred the matter to the attorney
general to determine whether the leases lawfully
made and whether they ought to be approved The de-
clsion referred to above Is the result The matter
presented the secretary of the Interior and attorney
general quite fully orally and by brief Senator Jones
and firm of lawyers in Washington appearing for Adams
aud L. Parker r national attorney, representing the
nation and the individual Deawares II said Adams
has been using these leases as club and argument
to force Delawares TO make leases anticipating
to some extent an adverse decision IL remains to be
whether these last leases be broken by the
individual Delawares they having been obtained by
duress
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07
vestge Of old deepseated pejudces occasoned by the
war had forever vanished oklahoman.
fpA AcRERD OF DEAookAoY.

Following isAn extract from rfesldsnt JefTeson's first
inaugural address, setting forth the essential principles
Of the Democratic party;
About TO enter ellow-ctzens on the exercise of du-
ties which comprehend everything dear and valuable to
you II is proper you should understand what deem the
essential principles OF government and consequently
those which ought to shape its administration. will
compress them within the narrowest compass they will
bear stating the general principle but not all its mlta-
tons. Equal and exact justice to all men, Of whatever
state persuasion religious polltcal peace COM
merce and honest friendship with all nations entangng
alliance with the support OF the
In all their rights the competent administrations
for domestic and the bulwas against
antRepubcan tendencies the preservation of the gen
eral government in its whole constitutional yigor as the
sheet anchor of peace home and safety abroad
jealous of the right of election by the peoplea mild
and safe corrective Of abuses which are Topped by the
sword of revolution where peaceabe remedies are unpro
yded absolute acquescence In the decisions Of the ma
orty and vital principals of republics from which is no
appeal but TO force, the vital principle and immediate
parent of depotism well disciplined militia our best
reliance In peace and for the first moments Of war, TIN
regulars may relieve them; the supremacy Of the civil
over the military authorty economy IN the public ex
pense that labor may be lightly burdened the honest pay
ment Of our debts and scacred OF the public
fah encouragement of agriculture and OF commerce as
It's handmade the diffusion of information and arnign
ment Of all abuses at the bar OF the public reason Free
dom of religion freedom of the press and freedom Of
person under the protection of habeas corpus and trial
by uries mpartiay selected These principles from the
bright constellation which has gone before us and guided
rcta eIrnts
The wisdom OF our sages and blood of heroes have
devoted to their attainment They should be the creed
of our political faith the Of civic instruction the
touchsone by which to the OF those we trus
and should wander from them in moments of error or
of alarm let hasten to retace steps and to regain
the road which alone leads peace liberty and safety
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07
FAREWELL
dllreSs

Farewell That painful, pensve word she cried,
Regardless OF the griefi would impart-
AS II her soul 1t only gratifed
To trample upon my broken heart.
Oh must we be compelled TO believe
The sweetest things are an idle dream
That the human heart Is prone TO deceive
And earthly joys are not what they seemg
II the lapse OF time will kindly explain
The motive Of my beautiful Belle,
will forever silent remain
In obeyance TO her cruel Farewell"
But the fragrance OF sweetest flowers
We so long loved and cherished
May remain and remain yet as ours,
After the flowers have perished.
And the melodies that charmed us
In the grasp OF that sweet magic SPELL
Ere the evil that alarmed US
In the repine Of a sad farewell
Perchance that act OF an unknown cause
May crown itself with a bitter prize,
AS those who leap before they pause
Reward their act with bitter sghs
After the clouds, we fally realize
The dual value OF the clearness-
The infinite beauty Of the skies
And their everlasting dearness
F. l. DECKER.
Fl Paso Texas July 2, 1904.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07
~ MoTHER,S RING

written for Chieftain by Too-Qua-stee.
o. memory dear Enchantmsnt sweet
That lays me at my mothers feet,
In childy sentiment and tears,
Despite the weight OF hoary years
My mothers ring Her wedding ring
A precious, plain, old-fashioned thing
Not such as princely fingers wear,
Nor such as now would please the fair.
It's meager frame, by labor worn,
Still holds It's radiance all unshorn.
IL wears the same sweet smile IL wore.
When sleeping in It's native ore.
Like dying love, life ebbIng fast, n
II charms you to the very last.
Here on its arch may yet be seen
The terrace where gem has been;
'Tis but the ruin Of Its throne,
The gem Itself has long been gone
Oh memory dear In infant glee,
Again upon my mothers knee
count her pretty fingers o'er,I
And, do my best, can count no more.
In vain tumble and essay
To draw her cherished ring away
mot 50, my babe, she says "forbear;
''Your angel papa placed II there
81 also sail for brighter shores
Ere long, and then the ring Is yourS. !"
Yes, Thou art mine, cid jewel bright.
Back 10 thy casket, warm and deep;
And let not times disturbing light,
Intame thy cheek or break thy sleep.
When have reached the lethean strea m,
r. embark from all that am now
Thy dear familiar touch will seem
Ny mothers hand upon my brow.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

The big rains that have fallen In this section in the
last two weeks have greatly damaged the crops Wheat
qos in the shock wheathe excessive rains began,
and dts have rpened and now fat in the fields, al
most total loss Corn tlat was well cultivated and on
drained land win make good crop despite the floods,
but many fields are fiat andstandng in water beside be.
ing grassy. Such fields will be failure. Altogether
the outlook in this particular section is discouagng,
though il is too early to predict disaster.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

The ofer Of Muskogee to donate statehOuse worth a
million dollars Is IN keeping with the general cyconie
spectacular demonstrations Of that city Of wind tanners
Satan offered Tic the kingdoms Of the verd IN
exchange for worship when he didn't the spike on
his own tail Were the proposition capable Of acceptance
and collateral required the thing soudoease e ts talked
Of Why limit the offer 70 million when billion Is
quickly written Nuskogee las again contributed tothe
gayety Of nations
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

In view Of the fact that Tammany is opposed to the
nomination for president Of Judge Parker, healthy
boom is developing for Mayor Mcclellan, whom Tam
many said to favor as compromise candidate on which
all factions Of the Democratic party could unite
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

President Roosevelt has faults and serious
political falltes but Independent, original Amer
eau he has no rivals in this country No ever filed
the presidents lair with less fear Of bis own party or
Of other parties than Roosevelt The country especially
his own party has been looking for him TO make some
awf0lly had break but he hasn't made IL Jet.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07
A THREAT AIMED AT THE souTn.

The south is greatly agtaed over the plank In the Re-
publican national platform which threatens To reduce
the Of southern states in congress aud the
electoral college In consequence Of the adoption Of the
grandfather clause In number Of southern states as
means Of limiting suffrage to the intelligent classes
It's leading public men and newspapers regard Il de.
bente attempt to arouse race preudcos unsette bus
conditions and invite continued race wars for no
other than 10 punish section which refuses 10
vote the Republican ticket.
The south may be unduy alarmed over the threat but
there be mistakng lis temper II is aroused to
the niquty Of the purpose Of the dominant party affect
ing the south has not been since the days Of the
force bill It IS well aware that tie plank nothing but
threat the carrying Of which out Of the question:
and feels that II adopted for other purpose than
10 punish il for firmly establishing white supremacy
The demand for congressional Investigation for the
purpose Of aseeranlng whether or not By special dis
elimination the elective franchise has been unconstltu.
tlonaly limited" IN ans state mere rse and not the
real purpose Of the declaration Surely there ought to
be enough constitutional lawyers In tie Republican party
70 aeauan IT with the fact that the only constitutional
restrictions Of the franchise are those made Oh account
Of race color or previous condition Of ssrsitude =
Whether restrictions have been made IN this line BY
the southern states wholly within the constitution
The disabilities Imposed are all oi character that can
be removed By the individuals disqualified the same Is
the disabilities imposed by sBr northern states As Mas
chusstts Connecticut snd ofhe states wlefe education.
al qualifications are prescribed
In the light of ths condition tt5 Threatened assault
upon the south have other eee tau disturbing
conditions and awakening anew the old enemies Of ths
pa Il amounts % recrudescence oi the bloody shirt
time when hope was beginning 70 arise that the last
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

Those who heard John b. Turner'S Fourth Of July
speech at Alton agree that 1t was masterfu effort
large audience heard It. and the inspiration of the occas.
sion was ample As public speaker Mr.. Turner is in
the front rank Of Indian Territory oratos
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

II don't make any difference whether the St. Louis
Democratic national convention declares for home rule
for the territories not No party will give very
much home rule under present conditions Nothing viii
do the people Of this Territory much good outside Of
solfgoyemment When sc get state government We can
have home rule not before.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

According TO a conservative estimate recently made
the population OF the Indian Territory increasing at
the rate Of five hundred people day This estimate ap
plies the six months last past The present estimated
population OF the Territory is $4,000
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

Undoubtedly Muskogee expects to get much free ad-
versng out Of the Offer Of that towa - donate million
doa capitol building return for the privilege OF be
ing the capital Of the state when Oklahoma and In.
dian Territories shall have been admitted as such
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

Col Tom Needles Of the Dawes commission Is authority
for the statement that Cherokee deeds will soon begin to
be issued The commission will begin with the hrst a.
ing and issue them consecutiyey as fast as the nine
months limit expires.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

City Marshal RidenhOur's order to cut the weeds and
otherwise aid In keeping the in presentabe and
sanitary condition should be cheerfuly complied with by
every citizen of Vinita
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

1t all right TO keep up with the candidates and plat
forms and other eventsincludng the Japanese
Russian war but what is Of more Importance to the
farmer is the saving OF his crops
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

The man who thinks his town not up-todate without
saloons is an unsafe In Office and he Is ansafe out
OF ONCE also be can hardly be classed as good citizen
vinita is prohibition town and healthy public sent
meut and the enforcement Of law the reason il Is
such
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

Nuskogee man dreamed that he vent to heaven. ST.
Peter asked him to step into the elevator While the
good saint fixing something tile Muskogee man asked
how far up the elevator went snd St. Peter replied:
This elevator don't 20 up: Il goes down
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

The Democrats OF Oklahoma think they in the fail
ure OF the Republican national convention to insert
statehood plank In that partys platform the defeat
Delegate Mcclure for reelection.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

II vinita had wanted to she might have entertained
ten thousand people the Fourth OF July but she didn't
want to- so they went elsewhere to be entertained
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07
NOTES or TWO TERRITORIES.

The Oklahoma delegation 70 the St Louis cenved
IfAVor single state plank nthe platform.
4 =. Murphy, the bounced attorney ~ the cI
has sued Pleasant Porter chief Of the Greek natorl
100000 damages. "a
The first Presbyterian church OF South McAlesterl
received fine pipe organ, the gift of Col VIM. ID
and Luke Bryan.
The two territories have called Muskogee's hand
win take the million dollar state house with few
ations and notifications. Go ahead aud build IT,
show Of good faith.
The Indian Territory wants statehood, and wan
right away. Aklahoma City is said to be willing to
Indian Territory the capital OF the new state II
homa is Joined with the Indians country. This Is
on account Of extreme berality the part of Oklah
City, for it hasn't the capital at present. and it "
probably be glad II It be taken farther away fror
present ocation.-D Denison Herald
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

The Tahsquah Leader Is the latest journalistic vent
ure The Leader IS an eight page weekly, published by
G. W. Stone Son, evidently Of the Republican persua-
sion. The paper is edited and printed In good style
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

Fine crops assured for the Indian Territory. Too
much rain has damaged wheat and oats to extent
but hay and corn crops will be 'stunners"
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

The removal Of restrictions on Cherokee allotments
will now be sought by Cherokee citizens in many parts
of the Cherokee Nation.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

When business goes down on the street looking
for trustworthy boy he don't select the youngster with
foretop like shetland pony and sucking cirgarette,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

Secretary Paul Morton OF the Navy department is ac
cused OF not being fuIlbooded Republican. He can
offer the fact in proof however that his father was in
Cleveland's cabinet.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

The indications the eve OF battle are that Judge
Parker will be the nominee OF the rsmoctlc conyen-
tion now In session In ST. Louis
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

There is certainly much room for improvement in the
condition OF streets and alleys in vlnita
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07
Parker is no longer a mystery.

Democrats love the band wagon as we'll as do Republl-
cans, and will Chamber in rapidly when occasion OF.
fers
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

II you didn't burn all your whiskers and hair and eye
brows off you are lucky,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

Men known for their much talking rarely known
FOR anything else,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

Mr.. Fairbanks is, in many respects one OF the
remarkable personages In tle American congress-
the new York Herald Those who casually observe
and come in contact with him only occasionally, find
he is all OF these gentle things:
Gentle as a woman.
Good natured as a court Justice.
Pink as a girl from the country.
Timid as a hare
The personidcation Of dignity
The embodiment OF negatives
Wrathful as a lion when aroused.
Cold as Benjamin Harrison.
Logical as a CalylnlStic preacher.
Amiable as Mayor Low.
good lawyer.
champion Of labor.
A friend OF the corporations.
A political boss.
Sunday school superintendent.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

The flag and the constitution race at ST. Louis
this week
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

one rank mud hole Is too many for any town.
has several
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

This is st the greatest country the shOneOn.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

Independence day is over independence forever
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

That new capitol building of Muskogees looks fne-OI
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-07

The st. Louis show is going to be good one.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-03-31

not go. There came a day when Fran
els Jerome received letter giving him
his freedom.
He accepted it gladly. Life was too
busy for him to think Of marriage. The
years had gone on, and now
'She must be the minister's wife, "
he concluded, as at last he turned his
steps in the direction of the hotel. "She
to be living here! Both voice and touch
prove that her musical talent has full
filled the promise of her youth. But
married to man who would be content
to preach here! Bah! Her life Is a
failure"
The next morning Mr.. Jerome went to
church. He must know something more
of Mildred, and he could not bring him
self to question stranger about her.
The little edifice was crowded with
bronze-faced lumbermen and their pre-
maturely aged wives. The stranger had
no eyes for them. He even forgot to
look for Mildred in his eagerness to see
the man whom she had married.
The minister was small, slight,
thoughtful-faced man. 1t was apparent
that he was educated and cultured. He
threw himself heartily into the service,
doing all in his power to bring home to
his listeners a realization of the risen
Christ.
And Mildred? Again standing be-
tween the snowy Easter lilies, dressed
simply in black, she sang of the won
drous love that had broken asunder the
bonds of death.
Francis Jerome listened with bated
breath. Whatever of success or failure
the years had brought Mildred, they had
brought her serene joy in life, to which
he was a stranger. He saw this in her
face and heard it in her voice.
The service over. he was hurrying
from the church when Mildred met him.
She gasped. For moment her color
fed. Then she greeted him with simple
grace.
.'Such surprise! All, you must find
the waiting tiresome," as he explained
his presence in the town. Then she laid
her hand upon the minister's arm.
"Mr. Jerome, one of my college
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-03-31
WESTERN CANADA HAS AN Ex.
CELLENT CLIMATE.


The easkatchewan Valley Very High.
~ Favored.
An interesting feature Of Western
Canada is its climate. Those who
have made study of it speak highly
of it. The Canadian Government
Agents arc sending out an Atlas, and
at the same time giving valuable in
formation cozcerning railway rates,
ETC., to those interested in the coun-
try. As has been said, the climate is
excellent The elevation of this part
of Canada is about 1890 feet above
the sea, about twice that Of the aver
age for Minnesota. 1t is, very desira-
BILE altitude. The country has very
equable climate, taking the seasons
through. The winters are bright, and
the summers are pleasantly warm. R.
+. Stupart, director of the meteorologiI
cal service for Canada. says:
1.-The salient features of the climate
Of the Canadian northwest territories
are clear, bracing atmosphere dur
ing the greater part of the year, and
medium rainfall and snowfall. The
mean temperature for July at Winni-
peg is 66. and Prince Albert 62. The
former temperature is: higher than at
any part of England, and the latter is
very similar to that found in many
parts of the southern countries"
At Prince Albert the average daily
maximum in July is 76 and the mini
mum 48. Owing to this high day tenn
perature with much sunshine, the
crops come to maturity quickly.
Moisture is ample in the Saskatche-
wan valley. being about 1S inches an
nually. 1t is notable that about 10
per cent Of the moisture falls during
the crop months. Thus, Western Can
ada gets as much moisture when it is
needed, and with several hours more
sunshine daily than land further south
gets during the growing season, it is
not difficult to understand why crops
mature quickly and yield bountifully.
Winter ends quickly, sowing is done
during April and sometimes in March.
Harvest comes in August, about the
middle. Cyclones, blizzards, dust and
sand storms are unknown.