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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

subscriber writes to discontinue his paper because
he does agree with what said certain subject
We are sorry for him. We think Of what he Is coming
to II ne stops everything that does not please him Az
ter little while no paper secular religious, will come
to hts house, for it is impossible TO snd in which
everything will be according to his Judgment No maga-
zine win lie on his table for his wife aud children No
sermon will be heard for his souls edidcaton for his
pastor viii say something he does not like Indeed he
may be compelled to stop reading the Bible for all
find some things there which pretty hard on The
fact IS there must be freedom Of discussion within reay
sonabe bounds aud II read things not to 6ur
liking we should not throw awayall the good that
account
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

The national prohibition convention met at Indian
apos today for the purpose Of nominating ticket GEN
sral Nelson A. Miles is prominently spoken OF IN counec
ton with the nomination for president L IS believed
he viii accept the nomination II rendered him
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

When vinta spends money roads and bridges around
the ety il soon comes back 10 increased trade People
don't spend money in vnita when they are unable .
cross the streams Good roads always an inGucemen'
for the farmer to bring big load 70 town and the Big
ger the load the more money he has to spend
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

An Oklahoma paper makes the startling announce
msnt that there are graftes at work the Indian Ter
rtory As selfeydent fact it may also be stated that
grass grows and rains etc ohyes thereare graiteTs
at work IN the indian Territory.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

The Blue County Democrat, neat s.page. all home
print weekly newspaper published At Dumnt l. T. by
the Democrat Publishing Publishing Co. is the latest
addition % the Chieitans valued exchange list T.
Gibbs Is editor and J. !. Gibbs business manager
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Acoustics ia church architecture has been reduced 70
science and in TIE construction Of the Presbyterian
church m this city this science Of sound has been
brought to q marvellous degree Of perfection Those who
get seats tonight viii have the privilege o hearing every
word Of the readings and enjoy the thm q every song
and catch the finest note OF the Instrumental selec.
tlous
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

As another evidence Of The widespread prosperity We
bear - much about from Republican sources four thou
sand men have Just been discharged from the Baldwin
locomotive works a. Philadelphia Little more Of the
same kind Of prosperity vii give 70 the United states
greater army Of unemployed than thar led BY Coxey
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

while much IS being said about sane politics aud sane
administrations let II cannot have At least a
partially sane Fourth Of July THIS thing Of turning
things upside down the natal DAY Of the republic has
gone % far as 70 make life burden aud has become
eeman, of danger and source Of loss Let ushave
lty on the Fourth oi July.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

The expenditure Of s25Ooo Of the appro.
priatl0n for free schools the territory the proper.
tonate part for the Cherokee nation IS going to wor,
wonders Il IS a movement TO give evey child in the
country districts a chance at the schools
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

W R Draper far famed as the author Of many stories
detrimental to Indian Territory, and whogot into trouble
over an article he for the North American last
year again back in tie Territory writing for the Frisco
magazne.-Muskogee Times
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30
nEAnsr Doe soNE TALKINa

Hearst more than makes up Tor the eloquent silence Of
the sage o. Esopus Hearst not only has his papers
to talk f0r him. and other papers which he does not own
70 further present his but newspaper man
he is not above submitting . interviews II late
round.up of the kind he Is reported as saying
"Ny own canddacy Is of 30 moment except as It bears
upon the greater qleslon Of whether tie democratic
party shall be dominated b5 thar element which does not
look bsyond the Offices OF whether what ] have been
peased to term the Progressive Democracy shall prevail
Do not regard the presidency end but as an op-
portuntg would not deem il worth while merely 10
be pointed out as the sho Is president. but would
give al possess 70 be pointed out The man who
when president stopped the trusts from robbing the
people"
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

While the recent labor troubles In Colorado we're at
their height two miners said tohave been hung up b
their thumbs and eft In that position 50 long that am
putation Of the arms necessary 70 save the lives Of
the men The deed IS charged 70 The military aathro
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Many who we're undecided as % the adyisability Of
raising $500 for the railroad immigration scheme are
uoa fuily convinced that it would be Of little conse-
auenee The town had touch Of the show business last
fall when the Collins Carnival came here ostensiby under
tie auspices Of the Commercial cleb
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Nearly enough money has been subscribed @ build q
new steel bridge Elm creek between town ana the
Barrett bridge on Biz Cabin vest Of town The ne1t
bridge should be east Of town on Little Cabin The most
popuons and productive section Is perhaps east Of town
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

lawyer las 10 right to do anything as lawyer which
he would scorn to do as a and citizen Ills obii'
cation 70 tie court and to tie public Is aud must DC
paramount 20 his obligation 70 ais client Unless TINS
4 recognized the lawyers would Be the most dangerous
class Ia the community. indianapolis News
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Heretofore to nsnuate that there is gambling going
on in this town would have been invite trouble yet
the officers make single raid and catch aozen in one
ROOM and seven of the number plead guilty and paid
their fines
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

The Territory papers that howled loudest when the
Democratic convention at puant failed indorse single
statehood are the ones tat saying least about the
failure oi the Chicago convention insert any kind of
statehood plank In tie platform.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Tans Bixby Of the Dawes commission IS 70 Washing
ton conferrng with the Secretary Of the Interior wiz
refrence to the closing Of the Greek rolls apd other mo
ters connected with the work OF allotment
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

decisive battle Is expected to be fought ia Man.
churia between the opposing Japanese and Russian
troops II is estimated that 100000 will be en-
gagged in the struggle which viii doubtless decide the
fate o. Port Arthur
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

There are many elements that ought TO bring growth
ana prosperity 70 vna the least Of these being the
absence Of petty disturbances Of any lind There very
little partsanism in vinita Unity purpose viii count
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Tie okahoman thinks the press Of the two territories
should not be behind the bar IN the matter Of merger
II may properly be observed that the press would very
naturally be in front Of the bar
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Roosevelt and Fairbanks were nominated az Chicago
TODAY for president and ycepresident on the Repub-
can ticket. The action OF the convention was unani-
nous in both cases
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

n Indian Territory ever does get chance 70 say who
sal hold tie oniees within rs borders there going %
BE- lot Of disappointed professional politicians and
carpet baggen
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Reports from tile Cherokee land once don't show any
increase IN the number OF filings per day The number
really smaller than formerly by something like twenty
five per day
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

II the Pike stands the strain that will be placed upon
il today and tonight when the returning Chicago dele
cations get there Zack Muhall can be admitted again
pistols aud all
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Not content with reporting a rainfall Of Ave inches IN
few hours the south McAester Capital endeayors
to make the country believe bootlegger sell coffee
for booze from the steps Of the KATY flyer.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

It would be great thing il irecTackers we're forbid
dan IN vnita during the Fourth Of July Theiruse is
dangerous and an annoying nuisance that should be
abated
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

No Erastus Mr. Black OF New York is not the colored
orator that seconded the nomination Of Roosevelt.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

tits believed that Mr. Roosevelt will accept the nomi-
nation for president unanimously rendered him by the
republican convention at Chicago
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

The big pastures in the Greek country are being cut
up into farms and the cattle shipped to market
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Vinita has musical aud literary talent enough to get
up high class entertainment most any time, as was evil
denced last night at the Presbyterian church
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Muskogee is in an unseemly filling the place
made vacant by the death of Judge l. Berry who was
city recorder
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

oklahoma papers are denying that Zach Mulhal be-
longs to Oklahoma. II Is hoped he won't oe pa''su "a
on the Indian Territory.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

The pennison Herald has installed new web perfect
inc press and runs two Meganthaler linotype machines
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

The Dawes commission will soon make its annual -e
port to the Secretary Of the the progress
OF the work in all the five tribes The fiscal year ends
June 30
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

II Is announced that the Katy viii build new depot
at south McAlester Vinta has long since ceased %
hope for such an announcement
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

The northwestern Aakansas papers carry ao'etS'
mens for budders grafters are wanted the territory
might furnish a train load
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

yeosho has this year broken all records by shipping
800 cars Of strawberries Neoshonow wears ana I lus1
entitled to the title Of Palace Of the Strawberry king
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

since reading the republican platform We are forced to
the conclusion that Mr. Roosevelt Is bigger man tan
we thought he was
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

From the Chicago convention to the Pike" IS not q
lofts tumble b. any means Afterthe quiet Of the former
the buste aud enthusiasm Of the latter i real fecfea.
ton
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

has heretofore been doubts in the mind OF any
,s 70 Who really fought the battles with Spain there
need be no longer
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

An exchange has the meanness to wish that Mrkoose
yelt had Judge Parkers gift Of speech
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Jack Mulhall has not been restored 70 the pike but
his bond has been raised to $4,000
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

The oil well drill is going down rapidly When the cap
blows otI the fact will be duly ehronicled.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

srhe man vim thc hoe'ias at last begun to get inhs
work.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Statehood planks are as scarce IN The repupucu ma
tiona platform as in the democratic platform adopted al
purant.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

The Dawes commission has purchased an invoice of
sia0 worth of new typewrites
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

Now where is that statehood plank in the Chicago
PLATFORM
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

statehood win cometo the tepa lies when the present
ceases to be an idea governme-
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30

The exchanges continue TO announce the nomination
Of Roosevelt and Fairbanks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

the bones, which are converted into a fertIlzing
dust. make the industry profitable This. combined
'1rh The natural love of the dramatic which exists
II explains why catching II Is one OF the most
popular Of all the labOrs OF the fisherman
The one industry which, since whaling became
extinct has furnished the exciting and times
the most profitable OF these that
Of swordhshing This curious member OF the flnny
tribe strong and relentless which to their
shores II une. July and August and remains until
the cold weather OF October furnishes a sport
which Is dangerous and profitable and with the
opportunity 10 exercise their skill huntsrnen
the ability sell their catch q good price
The region where most OF this fishing takes place
lies between New-LondOn the Connecticut shore
and Chatham the southernmost shore OF Cape Cod
where annually thousands OF swordfsh are taken.
though the important fishing grounds seem to be
about Martha's Vineyard and Block Island, or nearly
IN the Of this region. Here are found boats
sent out from New-London and Stonington. New
Bedford and Hyannis Boston and Provincetown,
the waters n good season being fairly dotted with
them. Here they may be seen. shifting and turning
the restless their lookouts stationed
the tOpulost part Of the nalnnast. their skipper
ha-poOn hand leaning from the pulpit supporting
iror Al the outermost edge OF their prows, and all
the others OF the anXiously holding the ters
or keeping hand 70 the guy ropes TO lose
bringing the ship about should FISH be
In tins position they cruise, all searching the
for that tetale show OF dorsal I'm which indicates the
presence Of a swordfish.
The interest which attaches the swordfsh itself
is that fighter. From time iTnrnemorlal the
fame Of The Prowess OF this fish has down until
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

y man IS ALWAYS
stationed at the
masthead. " hence.
with the k cen eve
! h at practice h a $
given hiT II e can
easily perceive I h t
telltale dorsal fms az
a distance OF two or
three miles. " h e n
a fish h a $ b e e.
sighted, the " a &c h
sings out, " and the
We $ sci is steered
directly toward it.
The 5 kip per. OF
chosen leader. takes
his place IN the pull
pr, holding the har-
poon by the upper
end with both hands,
a n d directing t h t
man at the wheel
how 70 steer When
the fish is from SIX
70 ten feet in front of
the vessel it is struck
The harpoon now IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

action Il is fat,
and tapers slightly
to the end where
it is square, Xix {
a chisel T h e
body OF the fish
is a fine ric h
rple-blue in
color, shading into
a sllvery white on
the lower side As
a rule II weighs
those that reac h
h { New-England
c o a I, al least
a b out three hun
bred fifty pounds,
| h o ugh some at
tam a eIg hi OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

All vessels regularly engaged IN
this fishing are supplied with an
apparatus for 'hc support OF the
harpooncr which consists OF a
wooden platform about two feet
square upon winch the har-
pooncr stands, and an upright
bar OF iron three feet high. rIsing
from the tip OF the bowsprit 1ust
in front Of the platform. At the
top OF this bar Is an iron ring
large enough To surround the waist
OF the harpooner Tins structure
IS called the rest or pulpit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

its descendants bask in much Of a ?
fiected and dramatic glory The IA
that i Is the master OF the righ; whal
the killer OF the shark. the assailer
ships. and the destroyer OF its enemi
generally, and that actually II has be,
known 10 drive lis sword through
thickness Of wood and metal aggr
eating two feet. has built up a fan
for II which inspires admiration l.
known TO be one OF the most savage
all deep-sea fishes. and the fact that
can put enough force behind its trus
beak when necessary 10 destroy sms
boat Is awe inspiring Indeed,
the men who hunt u are CON
stantlv on the lookout for some
such attack as this and are never
satisfied until they have come
away safely without II
The form of the swordhsh IS not
unlike that OF some Others. except
that It IS larger and has the
peculiar snout. or fiat. bony pro-
longauon Of the upper Jaw called u
a sword and which really Is y
one. in shape and G-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

five and even six hundred pounds. A
swordnsh taken by Captain Ashby of
the New-England fishing crews in 1880
weighed, when sailed SIX hundred thirty
pounds which indicated that its weight
alive must have been more than seven
hundred pounds. This however was
such an exceptional case that it became
historic
The manner IN which the swordfsh
conduct themselves in the water Is 50
peculiar that it forms the basis as well
as the method of fishing employed
They usually swim IN schools OF hur dreds
and even thousands but never close
enough together TO permit of more than
a single catch al time Their size and
habit of swimming with the upper or
dorsal I'm showing above the water. pro-
vides a means OF detecting them. and
their lclsurelv manner of progressing
gives the opportunity Of Overtaking and
killing them. They have an idle man
ner and when one Is even so close 10
them as ten feet they do not always
seem 20 notice Only when the harpeon
is hurled and a wound inflicted is the
savage fighting instinct of the hsh
aroused. and then they show a degree
oi energy and power which, If II does not
disturb. Al least arOuses sense OF
respect m the observer
The method OF harpooning the sword
rsh Is interesting The apparatus ord,-
na~ly employed Is a pole OF hardwood
fifteen or sixteen feet long and from
an inch and half 10 TWO inches IN diam
t-t,- - ls-i7frh - Fastened q Ea-a.b, Ill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

TIE fishermen who ply their trade
IN The New-England Coast from
sandy Hook TO Newfoundland are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

IRON firmly fixed and the fish caught 10y the
line or rope which is attached to the iron
The ish are always harpooued from the end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24
. hardy race.

= hardy race
The 1sh they pursue. the elements
hey come IN contact with. The
storms they brave. and the poverty
tAey endure. all serve as hardening
and yer Christening lnfiuences-the kind
t-at make men grave. earnest. thought
IL and energetic To them the sea
Is vast opposing force. strong. arrful.
r-eacherous, which while furnishing them
q place IN which 10 make a living
seems forever to be IN pursuit OF their
lives
You VIII see them walking about on
ETY. dock and boat-deck OF their dozens
l- harbors, bordering the sky. studying
tle currents. wondering how the winds
are going 10 blow All the treasures
which the sea contains for them-the
Holsters. the cod. the mackerel and the
renhaden-depend on the situation OF
the wind. the direction OF the tide. the
absence q storm and fog
When IN the service of their needs
'Jhev venture forth. L Is with thought
fal and prudent minds. The TACT
that they are daily IN the
-5-aS@-7ra of a moss HE con
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-24

that the certainty OF
their return un-
harmed Is never
assured induces 4 \
kr ] ii mental re-
Ser e which NAV on -
~ oe described as sub
6aed f1r although not
many wears ago these
r-h were not considered
wJr.htaung the demand
for al kinds OF FISH has
grove 50 great with the
IN tease OF population
th4 L h4s come TO be
looked upon as decidedly
ea-alle The meat. which
appears and tastes much
Ike halibut. and Is sold
II c-1ss-slices or steaks
much as haibut Is sold,
brings from TWO 10 ten
cents q pound. and with