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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01
BISHOP poTTER's RUM sHoP.

During the last two weeks there has been wide and
general discussion OF Bishop potters connection with
the opening Of saloon In New York, known as the Sub
way Tavern
As an illustration OF the view taken by the ministry
In general we quote from Dr. r. F. Coye, late Moderator
Of the Presbyterian General Assembly in recent ad-
dress:
'If distinguished Bishop Of New York throwsa SEM
blanee Of rsspectabity about tranic that lls the
world with woe, It Is because he is blind TO Us awful
work in every walk Of life. ! can explain his conduct
only in one way-his vision Is sadly DETECTED Ifhseyes
we're clear OF vision, he woud have thrown his
semi ocal his semIepiscopal approval over the black
Is. business under the SUM- the prolific mother Of crime,
OF paupersm of ruined health OF blasted souls Of pen
tentares Of almhouses Of broken hearts and crooked
ness without end. believe that II this bishop knew
what his approval of this business meant he would rather
have his right hand lose It's cunning and his tongue
TO the roof Of his mouth than for one 10 be sponsor Of
this business for single moment"
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01
TET,L THE WORLD.

O. Hubbard, Executive Commissioner OF tile lnaian
Territory at the ST. Louis Fair has sent word repeatedly
that there IS demand for more literature descriptive Of
the territory and It's resources than he can supply
Hon. w. H. Darrough has written from ST. Louis urg-
ING that vinlta people best themselves as there are
thousands OF inquiries being made regarding coun
try. There is no printed matter to be presented that
exclusively sets forth the aurements of vlnita and Vi
cnlty.
Not wishing that any prospective settler or investor
be attracted elsewhere by reason of lack Of knowledge
OF our particular section the Chefan will supply the
want TO mat ths sixth anniversary OF the founding OF
the Daily Cheftain and the Twenysecond birthday OF
the Weekly edition we will publish history Of the po-
tical conditions aud viii tell the Worlds Fair visitors
that they may now acquire title to land and how to do
~ we viii tell them without exaggeaton just what this
section has to offer and just what need in the way OF
industries We will adhere strictly to the truth In set
ting forth our advantages as rosehued coorng of facts
does more harm than good in the end Every branch of
trade agriculture and industry will be fully covered and
the edition Will be complete Wituous oo'ns f0'''e'
Mr.. John Crutchded is connected with the Indian
Territory exhibit and he as well Commissioner Hub
bard win see that the papers not wasted but will be
delivered or placed in the hands Of every adult who
demonstrates an interest in territory conditions
During the months Of October and November the Fair
ocas expect the largest attendance Farmers from all
over the country having completed their harvest will
be there by thousands 1t to them as well as TO cap
italists and investors, the Cheftain will appeal.
The publication will be presented during the last week
or September and will not only be supplied 10 visitors to
the territorial building ST. Louis but will be gener
ousy distributed to those already living and trading in
vinita and in the nearby towns.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

The annual report of Pension Commissioner Ware
shows that the number of pensioners has been reduced
by s3 during the last year. and that the disbursements
for pensions was sl44 727s out Of appropriation OF
29o This is truly splendid showing That the
number Of pensioners should begin TO fall off with
in only thrty-nne years after the close OF the Civil
War is remarkable Still we have nearly million
pensioners left Ito be exact, 9otse2-so that We may
expect the Pension Bureau to be place Of considerable
business for some years to
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01
onR wENTY.sEcoNp ANNIVERSARY.

rwaptS.two wears ago today the Chleftain began
its existence as weekly publication yinitas population
at that time was less than five hundred and the exist
snc Of newspaper was precarous reasons than
one. The Chiefaln came into being contemporaneoas
with the wire fence, the prairie pow and the man WIN
the hoe in this country,
The whole page Of 'cow brands that decorated tlie
files of the first years Of the the story oi cona
tlons more graphically than II is possible for the pen 10
do and the gradual disappearance Of the long list OF suc
brands from its columns also relate the tale oil uans
tions and progress and civilization that has been going
on The long lines Of OK teams and prairie schooheis
that generation ago stretching across the praies
OF Kansas and Nebraska and away toward the footls
of the Rockies In Colorado forbidden TO enter the
magnificent Indian Territory to the southward-the
coveted Indian country walled in by treaties and COM
pacts with the Indians
Thus tae splendid march OF Anglo-Saxon civilization
was for the time detected from this great territory ana
the adventurous white who came here did 50 Ia Vo
lation Of the letter, il not the spirit Of the law
The story OF events in the Indian Territory for the last
twentvtwo wears is the most stirring chapter IN the
annals Of the Great West To live and take part in these
events is esteemed great privilege and to witness the
onward march Of country toward better civilization
ampy compensates for the hardslips Of pioneer life
The Cheftains aim has been keep well TO the fore
in the advancement OF the country and the city Of its
nativity and its choice Strong in the belief that Ninita
IS in the center OF the best country and that It's people
are the best In the world 1t eoce in an unlimited faith
In the future Of both.
As We pass this birthday and enter another year oi
existence we must express unbounded hope and courage
Next year will be the grea st in our history and the
Chiefan Is eager for share in the duties labors and
the excitement in The two editions the Weekly
and the Daily reach practically the whole country and
expects to expand and grow with the general advance
ment
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01
JApAN,s NAVAL INSTRUCTION.

Japan has, for the instruction and training Of her
naval officers two large Schools OF which Is situated
At Toxic and the other at Yetama The Toxic school,
however IS not strictly speaking, naval academy lnas
much as II is devoted exclusively to tactics strategy and
the higher branches Of naval education, AMI place Of
instruction for ocer who after graduating from Yeta
lima have had several yea ofsea duty II corresponds
therefore In general way with our college at New
port while the Yetallma institution gives substantially
the same kind Of training that our naval cadets get at
Annapolis.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01
noNsT RE FOOLISH.

ot,ton has been circulated, addressed TO the coun
-, astn that an ordinance be enacted prohibiting the
nn,ny az automobiles on the public streets The petit
.,or ,eceyed few sIgners because they believe that
horses may become frightened and run away Several
signed Il because they did not want to say NO
10 the gentleman who passed it around feeling that the
council would not take such action as prayed ior any
way,
No person desires TO horse become uhmahagaO'e
and run away endangering the lives OF any Of Instantly
or the members OF anybody ese's family Horses soon
become accustomed TO the automobile or chuchu cart
Ms they were made TO approach without fear thfehg
machine steam or street and many other objects
that have now become necessities Automooiies are
here and here to stay simply because they are not alone
machines for pleasure, but labor savers ana nave
solved until something better is presented the question
of rapId and comfortable transit city streets and
public roads.
Automobile trucks for heavy hauling In the big cities
are now considered necessity 1t is not uncommon now
70 zee automobile headers aud threshers combined on te
progressive farms of the north and west upon nearly
every California farm where they have immense heds OF
grain and hay automobile reapers, binders and mowers
are employed.
There were probably thousands who objected to the
running OF the first railroad trains but such soon became
back numbers and instead OF blocking the march OF pro-
gress we're soon run by enterprises but let TO i've
until their weak voices raised in opposition to all that
is, became a bore to all whom they encountered
chauffeur or automobile driver II he has an ounce OF
common sense will stop his machine when he sees that
he rs approaching horse that is fractous In the big
cities the chauffeur has certain rules he must abide by or
suffer the penalty.
Vinlta is not village that such backwoods ideas
will prevail as that my father got along and my grand
father got along and reckon get along without
all those things" The publicity that such petit
tion has been circulated will doubt call down ridcue
upon us Certainly It invites It. The fact that such
petition was entertained at all is sufficient TO Indicate
to progressive stranger the why Vnita has not
builded faster than 1t has.
The ox-tran was at one time deemed all-suneient'
and there are yet benghted individuals who use the OK
for like the OK they know no progress The buffalo was
made to retire upon the approach Of tanscontinenta
railroad trains They have been known to stand on the
track and attempt butt the locomotive OF the track
The march of civilization however forced the buffalo to
retire and give over the ranges domestic cattle The
march OF vinitas progress towards metopoitansm can
mot he blocked because few, like the buffalo stand
OH tile track and burt against the inevitable.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

Fusion Of the Democrats and Popuist forces IN Okla
homa this a 10 effect the election Of one Of the t~o
candidates nominated at Oklahoma City month ago Is
nov considered an mpoability, since the executive
committee Of the Popust party In session AZ Guthrie
this week. Instructed H. straughen Of Chandler who
Il their candidate to remain Ia the Since the
nomination OF Mr. straughen at Oklahoma City. the day
the Democrats nominated Frank Mathews Of hanenn'
the advIsabillty Of Mr. straughens withdrawal from the
raee has been under consideration Some have advised
him 20 remain on the Ticket while othen believe that u
ould be to the best interests Of the Democracy Of the
,.rrtory e we'll Is TO the POpulss that he would an
nouDcs his withdrawal
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

No town can prosper unless us citizens are united In
matters that pertain to the general welfare Every man
has his own ideas as to how public undertakings should
be managed but IL impossible for every one to have
his own way. town made up Of individuals each OF
whom insists upon his particular idea being adopted
is = town that can't prosper With every one pulling IN
different direction, the load will not be carried very
far the town will not advance The broad-mnded cti
zen Is willing to make few compromises with his fell
owct.ens to surrender few of his pet ideas and
fall in line with the ideas that represent the united best
Judgment OF all The unity necessary to success must be
purchased even al the price Of individual opinionArd.
moreIte
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01
north country.

IL has been discovered that the apostolic atmosphere
OF Bishop Potters subway In New York does not
prevent the women who drink beer in that resort from
getting tpsy and they to be limited in the future
to soft drinks This will be keen disappointment to
Bishop Potter whose dream TO initiate In the United
states the public houses In England where the men and
the women get drunk together-Kansas City Times
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01
vii 90 far.

Tie somewhat tardy rule adopted by the Dawes Com
mission with reference TO tentative filings At the CheFo-
kee land oce is not late to be Of great benefit to
the Cherokee people, and will also greatly simplify the
work of the Commission Many claimants 20 CheFokee
citizenship have been allowed 10 file upon lands and hold
them pending determination Of their citizenship Wien
- = matter OF fact such claimant hadn't shsdlN
chance Of being admitted to the rolls There are ae
claimants WHO are now about 10 get the secout crop i
lands that viii eventually 90 TO some bonafee ohefss
citizen Last year these claimants rushed Q ts lanA
once and were allowed 20 fe on lands phd haye lee
them ever since Under the rule Of the 0ommisio oe
contest can be heard pending the decision q the depart
,nent IN the matter Of citizenship Of eshsr Atly hsH
the real allottse las been unabls 20 b 1afd - = {
bogus Citizen or squatler has enjogsd lla nela q
possession and use Of the land.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

Justice Hurley of Chicago, declares that II Postmas
ter General Payne does not respond to the
appear In his court as witness he viii attach the dis
.ngushed gentleman and nehm for contempto Of court
IL other words the Chicago Judge purposes giving Nj
pagne touch Of equality before the law"
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

The new little Czarevitch will not have lived In vain
II his father sin token of thank offerings aboshes the
use Of the knout in Russian prisons" That rs course
II knouting really abolished Ukases are not always as
autocratic as they sound.-El Paso Herald.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

The couph cartnis causing any amount of uneasness
among vlnita people on account OF the tendency TO
frghten driving horses petition was circulated TO-DAY
asking the city council prohibit automobiles from run
ming ON the streets
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

The CherOkees have deposit In the treasury Of the
United states bearing five per centum Interest, school
fund OF ss0OOO What Is to become Of this fund when
the Nation goes out Of business year from next January
Is one Of the problems the coming Cherokee council
should deal with.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

In long article addressed 10 the President, Joseph
Pulitzer editor Of tile New York World, arrives at the
conclusion that Mr. Roosevelt Is military megaloma-
mac This assumption Is based on twentysx speciica-
tIons drawn from the and addresses
few expressions representative Of thos selected by Mr.
Pulitzer follow Peace comes not 10 the coward or the
tImId but to him who wdo wrong and Is too strong
to allow Others to wrong him. The peace which breeds
tImldity and sloth is and not blessing boy
that won't fight Is not worth his SALT The voice OF the
weakiing or the craven counts for nothing when he
camors for peace but the voice Of the just man armed
IS potent Remember that the Monroe doctrine win b.
respected as long as we have rs-elass efficient navy
but not very much longer There Is homey old adags
which runs Speak softly and carry big stick you
viii 90 far
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

la.s Cherokes Nation ought to BE- abundanty salts.
81 alsh It's siars Of the slOoOO0 appropriated by
- i ts last session made for schools sixty-hye
oe 18th an average attendance Of seventy snOt bad
lasAas hat At least i've thousand more Of the youth
& Il.z saanfry are IN school than ever before
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

revival OF the ylnta Fair Association is being sug-
gested by many vinlta people, The land embraced IN
the old fair grounds is now, win be- private prop
erty and safe lease could doubtless be made The re-
habttaon Of the fair would be welcomed by this whole
north country
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

During the month Of September all Of the railways
entering this territory will run homeseekeb excursions
Thousands Of men who have sold their lands IN Iowa.
Illinois Indiana and other states VIII visit this country
and many Of them viii buy land aud become permanent
residents
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

Indications are favorable that the hospital VIII be
built this fall vnita people are anxious to see the sue
cess of an institution so badly needed, and so easily
within our reach.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

That the worlds fatalities may be kept at a mini
,nm the football season should be held back until after
the fal OF Port Arthur.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

More than half Of the section lines where roads should
be located are still closed, and when they have been
opened In many cases the roads practically mpass-
be
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

We are moved to remark that the country would be
great deal more prosperous II Others beside few freed
men had land to sell.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

This Is about the poorest fruit year for more than
dozen year The apple crop is verT short and the quality
exceedingly poor and peaches are scarce.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

The summer Of 1904 is past and the long beautiful
autumn begins.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

In our coming Worlds Fair number the ohettain
will devote lis entire space to exploiting vinitO and this
section OF country.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

The way lots are going in the new additions to the
town indicates that confidence in the future of vnta is
not waning.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

The vacation season is about over and it is an open
question II those who have sad at home have not got
ten more rest than those who have gone away
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

The first bale Of cotton has arrived several times at
most Of the stations in the territory south of US
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

rs progressive element expect to sse,not only the pun
~sssn Ht tfe street cars crossing these streets very
.oo M Il ang vlnlta man feels inspired 70 purchase
nyIng aaeans lst him alone.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

Tomorrow is the first of September. Look out for
the bill collector
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-01

There is yet chance that vlnita win not be entirely
neglected in the way of Worlds Fair advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-28
Bliss.

Whether there may be much or little IN
the suggestion, true it Is that Cornelius N.
Bliss would make tip-top chairman or the
republican national committee. His quailn-
cations are numerous. He knows all about
politics He has the confidence thoroughly
OF the business world. His personal char
acter is very far above the slightest re-
proach. His acquaintance with public men
is extensive. He lives in a state where the
fighting will be vigorous from start to nm
ish He Is Thoroughbred partisan
without being narrow factionist. He was
a friend of Mckinley He is a friend Of the
President His hat would not come back
empty after passing up and down the pusi-
ness quarters of New York for campaign
contributions. With It all, he has ooth
diplomacy and industry. Can more be SAID
OF any other man whose rune has been
mentioned in connection with this place?
When victory is Bliss, would 1t not be folly
tC 60 elsewhere?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-28
Physician, Heal Thyself.

In an address at New Haven yesterday
Nh. Bryan said:
Society IS in danger because of the terri
Bile conflict that threatens between the rich
and the poor. Shall we say that the out
come Will be a warfare between class and
class, to end only in the rule of that class
which can take the upper hand and rule
because IL has the strength? How much
better to recognize that all are brothers.
Recognition OF that doctrine will not rob
Fic of bravery. il Will not mako US towards,
for It takes brave man to live righteously
before men IN the strenuous world OF to-
day: il requires a brave man to stand TIP
against error in his own political party
and to maintain righteous principle
Whatever danger exists has been greatly
Increased by Mr.. Bryan himself during fhe
time of his national Importance. No man
has so overstated our difficulties, or adj
dressed audiences of such size on the SUBJ
jcct. His whole occupation for the past
eight years has been travelling up and down
the country appealing to the prejudices Of
men, divid ng them into classes. and array
ing class against class. He has been the
soul and center of an unceasing agitation.
which had little TO excuse 1t at the start
and has nothing whatever to justify ii now.
The WOES complained of In 1916 have long
since ceased to be. They are Il back ntim-
Der. as Mr.. Bryan would be except for his
volubiity and genius for keeping the center
of the stage.
With us, society in its political aspect is
always in d1nges from the Bryan mode of
procedure. Now Il is one thing and now
another which affords the text. Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-28

Bryan fixed upon silver as his text BE-
fore him were rhetoricians who chose the
tariff. They stirred the country to the
bottom on the subject of taxation. the
revenue laws did need amendment In some
particulars. and amendment without IN
settling values or business confidence
could easily have been secured. But II
served the purposes of the agitators TO
deal in extravaganza and high lights. and
to represent the country as in the grasp
of robber bacons. That phrase caught the
ear of the groundlings, and the weikln
rang with it. The result, after some
twenty years, was a presidential victory
scored on the proposition that protection
was a humbug and should be ended. The
result of that victory was to show that
the men who had achieved 1t knew little or
their subject, and SO they themselves were
ended. Many of them passed into private
life. while those still in office are singing
small these days on the tariff question.
If we could only regulate our rhetoricians!
Or, what would accomplish the desired end.
If we could only persuade their hearers to
take them at the proper valuation! First
they throw the people into fits. and then
shoulder forward as healers with remedy.