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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19

of musk-ox have been brought away by
these ships upon each return voyage.
Two ships which Gov Moody visited
during his stay in the Arctic regions
had respectively 200 and 300 musk-ox
on board, brought to them by the Eski-
mos. They pay them in provisions. a
small amount for each animal
Considering the retail price Of the
skins, and the fact that the whalers re-
cieye $50 each for the head from whole
sale furriers, a shipload Of musk-ox is
not a bad investment.
The Canadian government, admitting
that the native needs the flesh for food.
the pelt for clothes, and the soft wool
that is rubbed of from the skin In the
molting season for underwear, is afraid
that the animal%ill become extinct. and,
therefore. forbids the killing, except as
a necessity.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19
MAKEUP OF AMERICAN NAVY
Most Of Uncle Sans Blue Jackets Are
Coming from the Inland
States.

The charge has frequently been made
that the American navy OF to-day Is
American in name only, that the mass of
its enlisted men are foreigners and that
not little of It's worth is due to this fact.
Even during the Spanish-American war
some kindly critics abroad ascribed the
success of the American squadron as
largely due to the presence Of English
gunners behind the guns. says an ex-
change.
II must be admitted that even as late
as 1890 only trifie more than 80 per
cent. of the enlisted men in the American
navy were citizens. But since that year
q change has gradually been effected.
The report OF the secretary OF the navy
for the year ended June 30. 1894, shows
that the percentage OF Americans in the
navy has increased to about 95 per cent.
And even to account for this lve per cent
OF foreign-born an oficial is quoted as
saying:
Were 1t not for the fact that servants
and mess attendants. most Of whom are
foreigners, are numbered among the en-
listed men in the navy, the rolls would
be very nearly purely American. AS
evidence which upholds the contention
that the navy is nearing an unusual
point as regards Americanism is the
large percentage of natlve-born men
found among the apprentices and lands
men for training. Last year the per-
centage was 95 American born and five
foreign born for apprentices and SO and
seven per cent, respectively, for lands
men. It is said that in this years re-
port the foreign-born percentage will be
considerably lower"
And the official just quoted adds the
significant fact:
Most of our sailors are coming from
the inland states We are getting the
best men Of the navy from the farms of
Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Kansas. We
don't need to take foreigners as we did
ten years ago. because we had no men
trained for the sea In our own land"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19
PROTECTION For MusK-ox
Rendered Necessary by Killing on Of
the Animals in Hudson
Bay Region.

II there are any musk-Ox robes lying
about, and are to be had at a reason
able price, corner them. That is the
advice given by veteran and whole
sale furrier, says a Montreal correspond
ence Of the Boston Herald.
Just now they are worth. retail, from
800 to 5000 a set. according to their con-
dition and they are great favorite In
Canada. What their price will be next
winter and the next is difficult to fore
see.
Gov. Moody, OF Hudson's bay. the first
governor which that territory ever had,
located at Fullerton. which is to be made
the capital of the district. will see that
no more musk-Ox, which virtually only
lnhablt the Canadian possessions near
Hudson's bay, will be killed for export.
The Eskimos and Indians will be per
mitted to kill the animals for food and
will. naturally. be permitted to sell the
heads and pelts. but they Will be severe
" punished If they kill more than they
need.
Whalers will be prevented from buy
ing the skins, as they have been doing
IN the past. It has been for some time
a mystery what the whaiers really saw
In the bay where whales have been
thipned out pretty we'll It was gener-
allv supposed that they did a good con-
traband trade in whiskey. arms, and
ammunition; but Co. Moody's visit
brought 20 light the fact that thousands
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19
THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE.
An Old Story Related in the Words
of a St. Nicholas League
Member.

st. Louis is the Mecca toward which
all eyes are turned during these days.
But while numbers of our leaguers are
gasping for air among the hot build
ings, listen while tell you OF another
little piece OF this great purchase, says
Fern L. Patten, In St. Nicholas League
| will take you along a country road
over which | often drive.
Starting from my own front gate,
shaded by big, soft naples, we spin down
the level road, past the orchard.
The cherries are vain in their bright
June red and the peach trees are full
Of little green, woolly peaches, growing
so close to the branch that they look
as though they might have been glued
there by hand. Now we are shut in by
the Usage hedges bordering the road.
How pretty they are in their glossy
leaves! Along the roadside are patches
Of pink-and-white primroses. And
there is a small patch of wild strawber-
ries with a few ripe berries still left
Here the hedge is trimmed low, and
delicious breath is borne across from the
field OF red clover. From this small hill
we have a clear view across the fields
for over mile. We could see farther,
were 1t not for the hedges and groves
At one side is a field of fax, blue with
it's dainty blossoms, and also field OF
wheat Just turning yellow. On the other
stretches away large field OF corn
See the heat waves throb and simmer
over 1t.
One can almost imagine the corn is
tiptoe to meet them.
We are coming now to Dry Branch.
It's banks are covered with big trees
sycamore and oak.
How cool and woodsy the air smells
on coming from the hot sun! UP there
on the topmost twig of the highest tree
sways a redbird, calling:
Pretty, pretty, pretty Come
Come"
Now we are out in the sun again,
and there is a district schoolhouse, a
fine, white one, with big bell in the
tower.
And all this is tiny bit of the Louis
lana Purchase-the land that caused so
much debate and anxiety for the good
men 100 years ago.
Shall we buy it,"
do we need it?"
''Will it ever be settled?"
II they could only have had a glimpse
Of what the great land was to be, how
surprised they would have been!
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Music by wire.

The popularity and large sales of
graphophones and other talking-ma-
chimes has led. it is reported, to the
establishment in Baltimore OF COM
pany which will furnish music by
wire. Homes, halls. hotels or any
other places may enjoy the musical
treat which the company will procure
from the best talent" and Distribute
daily from central stations. Turning
a switch will let loose or shut on
the ficod--a dream of Edward Bellamy
about to be realize. One hopes that
the machinery may never get out Of
order to make "fIiawatha,' Home,
Sweet Home" and Dixie" pour out to-
gether in an overwhelming and foam
hecked torrent Of sound.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19
RISE OF THE SOUTHWEST.

One immigration association representing Missouri
railroad system reports that during the last year it has
sold 100000 acres and territories southwest of
ST. Louis all within the Louisiana purchase, and that
the proceeds about sl5,OOOOOO nearly the
the amount paid for the entire purchase hundred
ago. New settlers by thousands going to the South
wes which for several years has been growing faster
proportionatey in population and railway construction
than any other part of the country This boom is solid
development that originated with the people themselves
Newcomers in Oklahoma Indian Territory and the ad-
acent region well pleased with the country that
they wrote avoraby their friends and the strong tide
of immigration is the result
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19
OF Ancient Date.

War cartoons are not a modern inven-
tion According to an archeoIoglst, they
appear in the Egyptian friezes in the
British museum. One represents
Pharaoh's chariot drawn by dogs and
surrounded by an army Of cats. The
enemy, of course, are rats. Another car
toon represents a donkey and a lion
playing draughts, much as modern car
toonist might depict the British lion and
the Russian bear playing chess or ping
pong or shaking dice. No doubt the
Egyptians laughed at these cartoons un-
til they cracked their angular stone
faces This may be why the ancient
sculptures are SO broken up.-Youth's
Companion
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19
nreen.s August Flower

Is the most popular remedy on the
globe for the cure of all stomach, di-
gestive, liver tronbles and habitual
constipation, with their miserable ef-
fects. We advertised as a test in 1880
newspapers all over the United States
for any case where August Flower was
used that did not give satisfaction.
Only three cases Of failure in thous-
ands Of letters: two Of these were can
Ger Of the stomach. Price 25, IS, and
IS cents per bottle at Winner Drug Co.
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a skeptic.

A London doctor advances the theory
that a great deal Of the prevalent bald
ness is caused by smoking. We are
skeptical about this, remarks the Chi
cago Tribune. The indignant wife OF
a smoking husband may be tempted to
Jerk him bald headed. but she seldom
does It.
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with Intent.

A report of a bloodless duel between
:wo Frenchmen has the following in
seresting conclusion:
Monsieur Lelache having fired his
Ihot, it was now the turn Of Monsieur
3oboche to discharge his weapon. He
waited calmly for a moment brought
Ip his pistol. awaited the word-and
ired in the air.
iris was no, hower7. 70 groat an
f. ~ -1sss1.r't ghi be sup
"a climbed a
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19

Joe DAVIS Barber shop

| ha. just furnished my shop
with new, ur-to-date furni-
ture and have iehtted the bath
coomA making Of this shop
one Of the finest il the Indian
Territory. Call and see US.
JOE DAVIS, Proprietor.
South ol P. .. OPP eOldsn Ruie.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19

that the citizens Of Vnita would do well to consider
we win have to admit that Vinita has not struck the
pace it ought strike and frank to say that the
town following the lead Of its daily newspaper in
that respect.-Muskogee Times.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19

The Chelsea fair this week is attracting large num-
Der of people from all parts Of the Cherokee country
The managers of that institution deserving OF much
credit for having established and placed upon paying
basis an organization that has been worth thousands of
dollars to Chelsea.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19

Gold Coins Lose Value in Transit.
It is said that 100000 in American
eagles may show a loss OF 800 from
abrasion in being carried from New
York to Paris.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19

Muskogee will pause long enough in the mad whrl OF
business excitement and railroad building to Clarence
Douglas get his brogans under the coat tails Of Post
master Estes This may however be another advertising
scheme like the million dollar state capitol.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19
The Conclusion.

Bess-What nationality is Berthas
aance?
Tess--Irish, think; he gave her an
emerald solitaire for an engagement
ring.-Detroit Free Press.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19

Mrs. Ed Miller is now sewing again
at her home and win be pleased to
see all her old customers and many
new ones. 292-2sI
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women FLAG Trains.

On the continent women. instead of
men, display the signal flags at rural
railway crossings. The wife performs
this duty while her husband works else
where
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19

The selection Of Governor Ferguson to deliver one of
the addresses at the Worlds Fair Indian Territory day
has broken the South McAlester Capitals heart 1t
was the last straw so to speak.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19

Eleven years ago the Cherokee Strip was opened with
a rush. and now supports half million thrifty people
But the Cherokees who sold have yet been paid for
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19
American Queen.

The king Of Korea is married to an
American lady.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-19

Editor Mars is printing some advice in his chieftan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-06
ASPHALT CO.'S LIABILITY.
american Stockholders Not Held
for Nationals Debts.

Trenton. X j.. April 5.-Henry Tatnall. receiver
OF the Asphalt Company OF America, fled q re-
ror- IN the United States Circuit Court to-day IN
which he saws that holders OF stock OF that com
pany who transferred their shares 70 the National
Asphalt Company not liable for the assessment
OF so a share.
Ills report Is accompanied by opinion from
his counsel on the liability Tor the three classes OF
stockholders. First, the status OF Flanagan and
Richardson. the two subscribers 10 69se'O shares
second the FIVE original subscribers Sidney r.
Tyler E. A. Ballard James Ray. George A Huhn
and James c. Young. and third. the sS persons
who as stockholders by transfer, and not as
original subscribers transferred their hoiclhss 10
the National Asphalt Company.
Mr.. Tatnau reports that the amount payable IN
accordance with the assessment and not collect
ible from the National Asphalt Company, winch
-,o,,+s ~ so2 as $50 does not constitute liab-
i-v ~ any former holder Of such stock, ana that
~ vii not be 10 the advantage Of the property III
The receivers hands for the administration 10 ty 70
collect the deficiency from any former hoGer. out
that II would involve waste OF the tunoS OF the
rroperty 10 attempt making such collection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-06
CARNEGIE FOR EIGHT HOUR DAY.
Granite CATERS National Secretary so
Quotes the Ironmaster.

Washington, April Sat a hearing before the
Senate Committee on Education and Labor on the
eight hour bill to-day James Duncan. national sec-
rotary Of the Granite Cutters Union favored the
passage Of the bill declaring that every President
81 the United States. from Grant 10 the present
tine had favored the short day on government
work
Mr.. Duncan said he had attended dinner in
New-York given by Oscar :. Straus 70 introduce
labor leaders TO Andrew Carnegie and that the
eight hour day was discussed. Dir. Duncan quoted
Mr.. Carnegie saying that the eight hour day is
such fair proposition 70 employer or corporation
that the man who does not favor it does not know
his business"
James Il Hayden. counsel for the Carnegie Steel
Company. made an argument in opposition TO the
bin. Arguments in opposition to the bill were
made also by J. +. Patterson. a manufacturer Of
NLkes5arTe. Penn. and representatives, Of the En-
ployers Association Of that city. and William Nc
Carroll. president OF the Manufa cturers' Associa-
ton Of New York CITY.
Samuel Gompers. president Of the American Fed
Grafton Of Ia Dor. viii close the arguments in favor
Of the bill at a hearing tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-06
FINANCING OF PORTO RICAN LOAN.
Insular Delegation Seeks Privileges That
Were Given Philippine Bonds.

Washington, April 5-A delegation representing
Porto Rico. including Nr. Wiloughby. Treasurer
Of the island: r Il Post, Auditor. and Manuel
Domrsch a member Of the insular House OF Rep
resentatives has arrived in Washington for the
purpose OF placing loan q $4,000. 1t is not
expected that money can be secured here. but
the members Of the delegation desire 10 acquaint
themselves with the best methods Of procedure
and especially desire TO secure some sort Of rec
ignition Of their lean by the national government.
which would give their bonds good standing In
the market. They have seen Secretary Taft and
Secretary Shaw and expect to confer with Colonel
Edwards. chief Of the Insular Bureau They
regard the financing Of the Philippine loan by the
latter officer a procedure worthy Of their adop-
ton. and think they have secured from Secretary
Shaw promises that the bonds they propose TO
issue Will have practically the privileges as
70 use as basis for deposits OF public money and
exemption from taxation as were conferred on
the Phnnine bonds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-06
STEEL DIVIDEND UNCUT.
NO ACTION ON COMMON.
Net Earnings, s1S,eoS 1856 81
Per Cent Declared on Preferred.

The directors OF The United States Steel Cor
poratiou OF their quarterly meeting yesterday
afternoon declared the regular dividend Of Ia
Der cent on the preferred stock as had been
generally expected. No action was taken on the
common. The amount required for the dividend
was s63Oz 9l9. OF which S5.s41,7as was appro-
rristed out o. net earnings FOR the quarter, a
deficit OF s. So. 12o thus being creRted-R deficit
which would be more than doubled II there were
10 be deducted from the total Of net earnings
one-quartcr OF the 100000 special fund for
depreciation. improvements and construction,
which is charged against the total net earnings
q each year. Preliminary estimates OF the net
earnings for January. February and March had
ranged from Sl4Oo0cO0 to S100000O0 The
nctual net earnings with March estimateO
were shown in the income statement given out
at the close Of the directors meeting 70 have
heen SI3.2Os $50 This total IS S11, S59, S21 less
than for the corresponding three months In lSOS
and s.. SIS 296 less than for the three months
ended December 81. 1908. comparison by
months Of the net earnings Of the quarter with
the same period in 1903 and 1902 follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-06
SUIT ON NORTH AMERICAN CONCERNS.
Merger of St. Louis Light Companies Con-
tested.

St Louis April Suit to set aside the S-oVV'VVy
consolidation Of the Missouri Electric lhght ana
Power Con,ranz the Union Electric Light and
Power Company and the Citizens Electric LA6ht
and Power Company, now constituent corporations
Of the North American Company OF NeW-AorA'
alleging that the merger was effected hE Tauo
vas Instituted by Morgan Jones. OF Denver, IN the
T-ngts5 States Circuit Court to-day. Mr.. Jones
AYERS that he IS the owner Of more than SIv'"c1
worth OF stock and that other stockholders staho
ready 10 Join IN the proceedings. He asks the
court TO declare the merger Illegal to issue an IN
junction restrain the officers OF the companies
from a further use Of funds en1 TO appoint re-
ceiver 10 take charge Of the Missouri Edison Com
pany's property and purchases pending the settle
Tnent Of the litigation. .
was voted without his consent and tnat as a Re
sl5lt OF the merger the stock OF the MISSOURI
son COMPANY has greatly deprecated in value;
The merger was effected September :. 1898 ana
ratified on the following day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-06

Bankers posted rates were:

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE.-Nc Orleans 49, Com
mercial. 25I52c discount: bank, 81 premium. San
Francisco-Sight. 10 &c; telegraph 15c Boston-Icc
discount. Clarlestcn-buynE. par: selling. 1-iJc
premium. Chicago-2oc premium Clncinnati-par.
Savannah-Buyng. soc discount; selling 75c pre-
MUM. st. Louis-25c premium NIinneapol!s-,0c
premium.
BANK CLEARINGs - Ncv--Yorll - Exchanges.
s2lI476 063; balances SoC9l5I9 PhgadeIphia-Ex-
changes. So SIS; balances S3542S7S. baltimore
Exchanges. $iG2z27; balances. $tsL95i. Boston
changes. S24 O.76i; balances. Si.S52.3Jf
FOREIGN MONEY MARKET-Cau money in
London. 21aG3 per cent. Open market discount rate
for short bills. 2G22l per cent: Tor long bills HIS
N2A cent. Berlin discount rate. "a per cent
Berlin exchange London. % marks 46l5 pfenn!gs.
Paris discount rate 2at per cent. Paris exchange
London. % francs IS confines.
FOREIGN SECURITIEs-Bri consols for
money. Sc $40, for account $50. French rentes
95 francs S2ta confines.
SILVER NARKET.--Ear silver 5Ikc: Mexican
silver dollars. lie. Bar silver In London closed
25IAI.
GOLD PREAIIUAI.-In Madrid IS 90 Lisbon. 24O0
GOVERNMENT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. receipts
reported from Washington, Sa39O2i: internal rev
enue receipts. $i11sso; miscellaneous receipts ST.
2e6 Receipts for the day $.45S36); expenditures.
81 620CO Receipts for the month to date $6O54S1O;
expenditures. Sz2006G3: excess OF expenditures
Sl14509) Receipts for the year % date S6 I37 e5S
expenditures. $19 st3 1884, of receipts S. S2L
SUB-TREASURY-The ub-Treasury was debtor
to the Clearing House S1527l4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-06
THE DAYS OPERATIONS IN BONDS.
GOVERNMENT BoNDs.-Market firm. Final
quotations follow:

RAILROAD BONDS-Market strong. Total sales
amounted par value to A5S9eO9 against $316200O
on Monday The heaviest dealings in the
Atchison general As Baltimore and Ohio gold IS.
ChesaDeake and Ohio as. Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy As Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific rail-
road IS and collateral trust IS, Colorado and
Southern first Is Missouri. Kansas and Texas first
ls Northern Pacific 3s Oregon Short Line As. Read
t,y general As St Louis and San Francisco refund
ing As St Louis Southwestern first is and con-
soljdated IS Union Pacific first and convertible
IS and wabash debenture Bs. Consolidated To-
hacco As and United States Steel IS were also
active.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-06
AKRON toHlo) SAVINGS BANK FAILS.

Akron. Ohio. April 5.--The doors OF the Akron
Savings Bank were closed to-day and the Com
mon Pleas Court appointed c. II. Seller and VIII
fam BUchtel receivers OF the institution The ac-
tion was precipitated 2 result OF the Akron
Clearing House Association compelling thu hank
20 make al its clearines in cash. William Buch-
tel is president OF The bank II has a capital
amour ting 40 about SShOFl An official statement
If the banks condition published yesterday
showed its resources 10 be s. l5l go with Eabili-