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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15
Reasons why More Judges Are Needed.

The Muskogee Bar Association set forth among the
for the need of an increase of judges in this ter
ritory the following
Notwithstanding the increase in the number Of the
judges in the past and the division of the business
districts by the establishment of four other places for
holding court in this district and the rapid dispatch of
business by the presiding Judge have now docket
thoroughly congesed that is than years be-
hind and the business is growing rapidly and continually
''We have now pending upon the docket at Muskogee
60O ready for trial, after weeks which
adjourned two weeks ago OF that number three hun
dred and five criminal cases, two hundred sixty
mon law two hundred sxtyhye chancery and seven
dred seventy-fve probate
"In addition to those admitted to bail in criminal ac-
ton as many as seven hundred prisoners were confined
in the Jail at this place between July and December 81
1908, making daily average of two hundred and eight
in Jail
"Wth such a criminal docket which is required first
be disposed Of there but little hope of being able
try the civil cases at all
Under these conditions it will be readily seen that it
impossible for litigants in this have their
cases tried and we are informed that similar condition
exists in the other courts of this district and probably
throughout the territory which amounts practically to
a denial of Justice
1--WE therefore earnestly represent that it will require
at least additional judge dispose of the business
of the courts of this district and believe that like
number is demanded by the business OF the other dis
trcts of the territory and urge upon you the
sty of providing at the earlist possible moment at
least three additional judges for this territory"
We further urge upon you the justice and necessity
passing bill allowing defendants in criminal cases pend
ing appeals to give bail And upon this subject we
heartily endorse the bill recently introduced by Mr.
Little of Arkansas
The fact that we now have prisoners in Jail who have
been confined there between two and three years await
ing decision of the appellate court show the necessity
for such legislation"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

The Bureau Of Ethnoogy, which is connected with
the Smithsonian Institute has record of the Sequoyah
George Guess matter which ought to be accepted
authoritative the subject The report states that in
si3 he went to Mexico in search Of several scattered
bands of Chelokees who had wandered to that country
He did not meet with the anticipated. Being
quite aged and becoming out and destitute he
unable to make the return trip to his home. Agent
Butler learning Of his condition. reported the fact the
Indian department and asked that sufficient funds be
placed at his disposal to bring the old man back Two
hundred dollars authorized to be expended for the
purpose and Oonoeh, Cherokee was sent on the er-
rand OF mercy but upon reaching Red river he encount
cred band of Cherokees from Mexico who advised him
that Guess had died in The preceding july 1874 and that
his remains were inferred at San Fernando Guess
cordng TO the same authority left widow, son and
two daughters
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

Tie friends of prohibition in the Indian Territory
should not be msead by the hypocrca cry Of the single
statehood advocates. The thing the single statehood
cranks want above everything else is multiplicity of
Office. The states the offices to distribute.
Little does he care whether The new state temperance
whether run by bootleggers it now is to large
tent. Give us the privileges of sefgovenment and
viii do the rest.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

Fred Barde, STAFF correspondent of the Kansas City
Star close student of things political in the two terri
tories, writes his paper "The citizenship court at
South McAlester, composed Of Judge Spenser Adams,
Judge Foote and Judge Weaver has been far in
fuentia in making suggestions in Washington regard
ing Indian Territory politics than the appointment of
Geo. X. Prtchard upon the recommendation Of Judge
Adams would Indicate good many Indian Territory
politicians however, have been ignorant of the fact"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15
Real Estate.

You will do well to see Campbell
Marrs to sell your Ninita property, to
buy vacant or improved property, to
rent your property, rent sou home,
or to help you on any kind Of a real
estate trade. Have for sale or trade
for other property, four claims in Ok
lahoma, and a plantation in Mississ-
ippi
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

Maine will make a big display of apples at the Worlds
Fair car load Of big, red apples, wrapped in tissue
paper and again in waxed paper and carefully packed in
bushel boxes received at the Worlds Fair
grounds early in February and placed in cold storage
where they will be held until the opening Of the Expo
siton on April 30
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

A leading Indian Territory newspaper observed
the other day that the Vinita newspapers would ind
cate city here Of ten thousand There is at
least Nnita paper that does not propose to march
in the rear Of the procession but will be about the ad
guard Has been in the past and will be in the
future.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

one Of the most disastrous caamties that could pos
sby oyerake the Office holding fraternity in the Indian
Territory would be statehood or government in which
tile people had voice Organized self-goyemment is
tie thing that is not wanted by the average federal
Official for the simple that he is not willing
entrust his political fortunes the popular will of the
people
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

When Secretary Hitchcock complies with the request
contained in Congressman Stephens house resolution
and gets together al the Indian Territory information
sought Lthere will be demand for several copies out
this way In fact the second thousand had well be
ordered at once.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

Frisco Conductor Tom Judkins well known here, was
shot with bird shot last week by his brakeman, James
Callahan. They were working a construction train
out of Sapupa and or both Of them drunk No
complaint lodged against Callahan Except for the
danger of blood poison Judns wounds are regarded
as likely to prove fatal
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

Bartlesville has lumber thief who steals whole
house pattern at time At the present prices Of build
ing material such theft should be designated grand lar
ceny.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

The latest information from the city papers furnishes
little hope for the recovery Of Senator Hanna in fact
the doctors offer substantially
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

If Pny Soper deserves censure for his official mscon-
duct the federal officials electing him to the highest po-
ston in territorial politics deserve for their bad
taste.-South McAlester Capital
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

The Judge Of the Western district is oyerworked the
dispatches say Work not the only thing that is
done in that district, if reports to be believed
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

calf year and six days old reported by the Col
linsvie Star weighing 800 pounds John II. French,
the owner has demonstrated that it pays crowd young
stock as strong as possible.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

No one knows definitely what will come of the inyest
cation with reference to the Northern district officials
but many know what ought to come.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

There S. 400 insurance the Presbyterian church
recently burned at Cheopa The floor covered with
carpet given by John Wanamaker
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15
Sctssoreo ano Otherwise

Welch reports a case of smallpox.
-O-~-
A prospect well is being drilled at Alton.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-02-15

Frazee Hardware and Furniture COMPANY
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-12-28

81
Horace Locke is up from Port
land for holiday visit
Mr.. and Mrs W. c. Swami are
to. return today ftem visit with
relatives at Louisville.
Mrs Jones arrived from Amity
yesterday, for visit with her sis
ter, Mrs N. F. Gillespie.
Mrs Hugh D. Smith of Hood
River, arrived Wednesday and is a
guest at the home of Mrs w THOR
ton.
Miss Matte Strong, who is at.
tending school in Portland, is al
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. w. Staong, for holiday
visit.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-12-28
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given to all persons concern
ed that the undersigned has been duly appoint
ed administrator of the estate of Melissa E.
Gleason. deceased by the county court of Ben
ton county, state of Oregon. All persons hav-
ing claims against the estate of the said Melissa
E. Gleason, deceased. are hereby required to
present the same. with the proper vouchers, du.
ly verified as by law required within six months
from the date hereof to the undersigned at his
residence in Benton county, Oregon, or at the
office of E. R. Bryson in Corvallis, Oregon.
Dated the 10th day OF Decpm Der. 1904.
u. S.GLEAsON,
Administrator of the estate OF Melissa E
Gleason, deceased.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-12-28
HOMESEEEERS.


We have properties that no other agent
can handle you are interested come
and see US. If you do not know us ask
some citizen OF the county of us and our
business methods, We expect to carry
on legitimate real estate business in this
county whether you have home for
sale or desire to purchase one it will be
to your interest 10 come and see us.
Try it. The following bargains are
handled exclusively by us; watch this
space for new bargains next week.
No I3o 40 acres, rs in cultivation.
good house and barn, fruit and water,
good timber and pasture, a IL miles
from town. Price SIIoo.
No 3S3 10 acres, all in cultivation,
good house, barn, fruit and water. good
location near Phliomath; price, $I75o.
No 3I8 I55 acres rs acres in cult1va-
ton, good new house, barns, good
timber and pasture, well watered by
creeks, good orchard a miles from Phi
! lomath on the Alsea road. Price $4,000.
No 16I $40 acres, 80 acres in culti-
vation, balance in pasture and timber
good house, fair barn, some fruit. well
watered; IS of crop goes with the place;
Ia miles from Philomath; price SIC
per acre.
No 46 Sc acres, 26 in cultivotion,
balance in pasture and timber; good
akny.,
located in .Philolnath. Price $500.
No 2so e6 acres, IS in cultivation:
balance pasture ard oak timber; new
| house OF seven rooms, large barn, well
| watered; located one mile from Philo.
math; price $40 per acre.
No SIG 90 acres. 80 in cultivation,
balance fine pasture and timber. fail
house. new barn, good orchard. S IL
miles southwest of Corvallis; price SIS
per acre.
No SIT 15s acres, IS in cultivation,
balance pasture and timber; good house.
of eight rooms. fair barn; fruit and water,
IS miles west of Alsea store on Alsea
river; price 5000.
No 24o One acre and seven room
house located in Toledo, Lincoln county
Oregon; price $3.50.
No 3oI Io5 acres, 80 in cultivation
balance fine pasture and timber, new
house of four rooms, two Barns, well wal
cred, I I-2 miles south of Philomath,
price. $500.
No SIS SO acres, SO acres in cu1tiva
ton, fair buildings, fine orchard, good
timber and pasture, three miles from
Philotnath, price $32oo.
No $40 2 lots in Corvallis, new house
of ten rooms. hot and cold water, good
woodhouse, fruit house and some fruit
price, $4,000.
No 52I 70 acres, 20 acres under cul
tivation. good orchard: house of SIX
rooms, woodhouse, harm 56x6o #; all un'
der fence; shop, hen house, etc. miles
from town; Ia mile to school R F D;
price $4,000.
No 522 I 1-2 acres in Corvallis, with
fine house of IA rooms, windmill, hot
and cold water, throughout house,
private sewerage. electric lights at
house, barn and workshop: good orchard
one of the finest homes in Corvallis
furnace and heating plant: price, $45oo
No 434 90 acres all in cultivation
fine apple orchard, good house, barn
| and writer; S miles south east of Philo'
lomath 1. 400
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-12-28

San Francisco, Dec. 25.-West-
erly aud southwssterly gales made
the trip of the George W. Elder
very trying, not only to the passen-
gers, but to officers and crew. The
steamer arrived today 48 hours
from Astoria and 62 hours from
Portland. Twenty-Five cabin and
.26 second-cabin passengers arrived
on the steamer, and all were glad
to reach port.
Soon after crossing the bar off
Astoria last Friday morning, the
steamer ran into rough weather,
and until Point Reyes was abeam,
the Elder was plunging and rolling
in seas that were sometimes noun
famous. On the starboard, or sea-
ward side, of the steamer, great
waves boarded the Elder and
smashed doors and windows.
| One of the male passengers was
washed from his bunk and injured
by striking on the doorframe. Many
of the staterooms were flooded, and
the water even entered the dining
saloon. The assistant cook wa;
thrown across the galley by ths
llurching of the vessel and sustain
ed serious injury to his left arm
land hand. Passengers on the Ell
der say it was the toughest trip a
sea they ever rsexperienced.-
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-12-28
Netice of Final Settlement.

Notice 10 hereby given hat the undersigned
executfix ef the estate oil William Groves de-
ceased has fled in the county court of Benton
county, state of Oregon, her final account for
settlement as such executrix, of said estate.
the hour of 10 o'clock a. M has been fixed by
said court as the time for hearing all and any
objections to the said report and the settlement
thereof
EMMA K. GROVES,
Executrix of the estate of William Groves.
deceased.
dated this 1oth:day Dec 1904
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-12-28
Notice to Creditors.

Notice Is hereby given to all persons con-
eerned that the undersigned has been duly ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of L &
Gleason, deceased, by the county eourt of BEN
ton county. stat OF Oregon. All persons having
claims against the estate of the ssid 1. E. Glea-
son, deceased, are hereby required to present
the same, with the proper vouchers, duly veri-
fed as by law required, within six months from
the date hereor. to to the undersigned at his
Office Of E. &. Bryson, in Corvallis, Oregon.
Dated the 10th day of December, 1904.
q. s. GLEASON,
Administrator of the estate of l. E. Gleason,
deceased.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-12-28
GREAT ARMY is NOW BEING
GATHERED TOGETHER.
Recruits Are Pouring in-Infantry,
Cavalry and Artillery Are
Drilling-Oyama Is to
Have Half Million of
Men-Other News.

UhlU3 O5Gs ~ 1Oh 10 40 dS dill
a great military camp and the
scenes of last spring, when the first
armies were mobilized and dis
patched, are being duplicated,
thousands of recruits and reserv-
ists are assembled, drilling and
equippipg preparatory to taking
the field. The permanent and
temporary barracks are filled and
it is necessary TO billet the soldiers
brought to the city.
Oyama Field is the center Of ac-
tivity, where infantry, cavalry and
artillery are constantly drilling.
The batteries fire blank charges
for the purpose of>breaking, in the
new horses. The general military
preparations are enormous. It is
planned to give Field Marshal Oya-
ma rough total of 100000 men,
with heavily increased artillery
arm, besides providing a defense
for Formosa and the Southern ISL
auds in an anticipation of the Rus.
sian second Pacific squadron's at
tempt to seize a base.
/ The port OF Kelung, in Formosa,
has been declared in state of siege
and other positions in Formosa and
1.-THE Pescadores are progressing.
Winter Is not interfering with the
Japanese transport service. The
j railway between Dalney and Yen
tai is working we'll and the running
time between Toxic and Liao Yang
lis SIX days.
Toxic, Dec. 25.-The following
report was received this morning
| from the japanese army besieging
| Port Arthur:
| "A body of our right wing sur
prited the enemy at Housanyantun
and Siaofantun at 10 o'clock on the
pight of Decembsr "a and subae-
Iquently occupied these villages.
! After gradually dielodging the
enemy, our forcs at 2:55 this (Sun-
Iday) morning occupied the whole
Of Taliuchiatun.
/ ''Our repeated attacks of the past
few days have been uniformly sue
cessful. All the enemv's advanced
positions, fronting our right wing,
are now in our hands,"
/ Harbin, Dec. 25.-Chinese from
the south say that the. japanese
have brought 10000 Chinese into
| Southern Manchuria, but have diff
Guilty in feeding them. They also
(say the japanese have prepared
| 1 600 four wheeled carts with iron
lshields in front and on the sides,
wh,ch are to be pushed by soldiers,
ard which are to carry rapid-6re
ami machine guna.
1 There is the greatest activity in
Hat bin, where the Russians are
buii,iing enlarged bathhouses
charches and q hospital.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-12-28
Estray

One red yearling steer with under bit
in left ear. The animal came to my
ploce last July. The owner will please
call at my place and claim property.
F. B. Decker,
Philomath, Or.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-12-28
E. R. Bryson,
.Attor7aeY-At-L0lU.
Notice for Publication.
Timber Land, Act June 1873,
United States Land Office,
Oregon City, Oregon,
Nov 1904

United states Land ONCE,
Oregon City, Oregon,
Nov 9. 1904
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of tie act of Congress of
June 8, 1875. ehtitIed s.An act for the sale Of
timber lands in the States of California Oregon
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended
toall the Public Land States py act OF August 4,
1892, Charles Hun of Corvallis. county of
Benton, state Of Oregon, has this day fled In
this office his sworn statement NO. 65l9, for the
purchase Of the s; = IS; W; Of Section
No. 80 In Township No. IL South. Range No. 8
West w. NJ, and viii offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its timber
| or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before Victor
p Moses, County Clerk, Corvallis, Benton 0oun-
y, oregon. on Saturday, the 18th day Of Feb.
1905.
| He names as witnesses:
Lawrence stoyall Of Philomath, Oregon.
| ceoroa S.0va1l
Caleb Davis ts
Zebediah Il Davis o: Corvallis,
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims In this office or before said 18th
| day Of February, 1905.
Algernon s. Dresser,
Register.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-12-28
LOCAL LORE.
NEWS OF CORVALLIS AND
VICINITY TOLD IN BRIEF.

N NEWS OF SORvAbL1O AMI
VICINITY TOLD IN BRIEF.
The comings and Goings of People
Social Gossip. Personal Men
ton and Other Items of
Public In. .terest
Wade Malone, of Alsea. was a
business visitor in Corvallis this
week.
DIR. Bennett and bride are to
return today from trip TO Port.
1aud.
Mrs Bruce Burnett has been Sc
riously i'll for several days at her
home on Fifth street.
Misses Juliet and Louise Coop
er left Sunday to spend the Christ
mas holiday with Portland friends.
Misses Mary Nolan and Edna
Irvine leave today for a visit with
Miss Helen Steiwer, at Jefferson.
Miss Pauline Kline announces
that she will be at home to her
friends on New Years day.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Blake, of
Wells, were visiting Corvallis rela-
tives on Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Swami
left Monday for a visit with Mr..
Swann's sister at Louisville, Polk
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Schriber
went to Oregon City Monday for a
visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Price,
from Irving, Lane county, spent
Christmas with relatives here.
Will Dilley, of Southern Ore
gon, is the guest of his parents in
Corvallis.
George Ernest, who is, now a
resident of Portland, visited Cor
wallis friends Sunday and Monday.
Herman Tartar came up from
Portisiii Satarda, fof visit under
the parental roof until after Christ.
mas
Mr.. and Mrs. Hadley, from
Portland, are here for a brief visit.
Mrs. Hadley is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. B. F. Seeley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Wilson,
of Portland, are spending the holi-
, days with relatives in Corvallis.
Mrs Henry Stone spent Christ
mas in Independence with her
mother. She is to return today.
Mrs. M. c. Miller returned to-
day from visit with relatives at
Elk City.
Miss Hazel EJgin has entirely
recovered from the attack of scarlet
fever with which she has been suf.
feripg, at Baker City.
Sidney Evans, member of the
A. c. Ruby Inspecting Horse Co
of Pendletou, has been in Corvallis
this week, selling horses for his
firm.
j. G. Kilpack, a former student
at o. A. c., was a Christmas visit
or to friends in Corvallis. Mr.. Kill
pack is now instructor in English
at the Hill Military Academy, Port
land.
Among those whom the Christ
mas tide brought TO the homes
hearthstone is Degarris Reeves. who
is teacher in the Vancouver pub
lie schools.
Mr., and Mrs. Perry Van Fleet
arrived Friday from Portland for a
holiday visit with relatives. Mr.
Van Fleet returned home yesterday
but Mrs. Van Fleet remains tor
longer visit.
W. M. Jones of Monmouth
announces that he has purchased
the John Smith interest in the Hou
meat market. Heis to assume hi
partnership in the business Janua
ry Ist. Mr.. Jones recently solt
his market at Monmouth. Johl
Smith has been partner in tn
Hout establishment for II or I.
years.
Miss Dora Lindgren, who
for some time has been stenographe
and assistant bookkeeper at S. L
Kline's, left Friday for her home a
Melrose, Douglas county. Sh
has resigned her position, and th
vacancy has been filed by Mis-
=
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-12-28
Corvallis K Eastern
Railroad
Time Card Number 20.

For Yaquina:
Train leaves Albany. 49,. .I2:45 p. m
Corvallis. ...... I45 p. m
CO arrives Yaquina. ....... $40 p. m
4 Returning:
Leaves Yaquina. ..... 7:I5 a. NJ
Leaves Corvallis. lis...........II:3o a. m
Arrives Albany p. m
For Detroit:
Leaves Albany ........... 100 p. 30
Arrives Detroit 500 p. m
from Detroit:
Leaves Detroit. .6:3o a. m
Arrives Albany. ny............. HIS a. m
Train No connects with the S P train
at Corvallis and Albany giving direct ser
vice to Newport and adjacent beaches
Train for Detroit. Breitenbush and
other mountain resorts leaves Albany at
100 p. M, reaching Detroit at 600, CIV
ing ample time to reach the Springs the
same day.
| Train No. / arrives in Albany in time
| to connect with south bound train,
as well as giving two or three hours In
| Albany before departure of S north
| bound train.
| For further information apply to
| EDWIN STONE,
Manager.
n. H. Cronise, Agent Corvallis.
Thos. Cockrell. Agent Albany.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-12-28

TOXIC, Dec. 25.-The Fort Ar
thur besiegers occupied Taliuchia-
tun Saturday. Il is officially aa-
nounced that the whole of the Rus
slams advanced positions in front
of the Japanese right have fallen.