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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29
The Passing Away
of a Great Nation
Glories of Mighty Race are Now But Memories
Manners of the Pale Face Assimilated.

Twenty-Five years ago land In this
country was as free TO the citizens Of
the Cherokee Nation as alrand water.
With abundant financial resources
and possessed Of 100000 acres of
fine land and with a population less
than $1,000, the Cherokees were a
most happy and eontented people,
dwelling In Acadlan simplicity, and
rejoicing and contented In their isola-
tlon and apparent freedom forever
from molestation from the white man
and his ways. But the trend OF civil
ization has been mighty force west
ward and all the aboriginal peoples on
the American continent have been
compelled 10 give way before its ir-
resistible march.
The Cher0kees have much TO be
proud of in the definite and tangible
history Of at least one whole century
They have produced men OF ability in
all the different fields OF human
achievement. The culture Of the
white race has been eagerly adopted
by the Cherokees, and men anc
women Of eminence in the field o.
literature, IN science, In art and II
the prowess Of military glory Johr
Ridge, the sweet singer Of the Chero
KEGS, though living in exile, far ava,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29
QUAIL AID
THE FARMER

One OF our best practical farmers
related to us the other day how he
came 70 change his mind about kill
ing birds, says the Hennessey, Okla
homa Clipper. "He said he formerly
took a great deal Of pleasure with his
gun and dogs About six months af-
ter coming TO the territory lie told
his wife he would 90 out and XIII a
few quail. II was about 4 o'clock; so
calling his dogs he started out on his
own farm He soon shot three quail
and his wife, knowing that II he got
thoroughly interested in the pursuit
OF the game he would be out till long
after supper time, persuaded him to
come back 10 the house and they
would have supper, when he could go
again. "All right, said the farmer.
Il will dress these and will have them
for supper His wife remarked on
the fullness Of the cravs of the birds,
and on opening one II was found
packed full Of chinch bugs! Out OF
curiosity they counted and found over
400 dead chinch bugs In the craw OF
one quail. Said the farmer In relat-
ing the circumstances TO us: II just
cleaned up the gun and have not shot
a bird since, and II you'll come down
TO my place Of morning or evening
and see the birds coming to my farm
you'll think they know their friends.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

Recent experiments conducted BY most
eminent scientists, prove that light Is .
great remedial agent: Il is essentially
Natures agent II may Be either sun
light OF electric light. but it has 3 de-
cided effect IN helping nature 10 h4nish
disease and restore health. Other seien.
tihc men hsve proved that oxygen elec.
TRIES the heart and can proloug life.
The people on this earth ere susceptible
20 some laws which govern plant life A
plant cannot be successfully grown tn the
dark. 4 man il seldom healthy and strong
who lives in the dark of In sunless rooms
Afst all. Natures wzYa are found 10 be
the best Natures remedies are always
best for efadicatine disease. ard BY this We
mean . medicine made of roots and herhs.
They are assimilsted IN the stomach and
taken up BY The blood and are. therefore.
the most potent means which can be en-.
pioycd iof the regaininr of lost aeslth.
Dr. +. V Pierce, consulting physician 10
the lnysiids Hotel aud Surgical destitute.
a Buffalo, y Y. IN many yeafs Of exteu-
siFe practice, foand that he could pin his
faith 70 sn Alternative extraet Of certain
plants and roots for the cufe of all blood
diseases This he called Dr. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. Coutaining ne
alcohol nor narcotics. entirely vegetable,
this Discovery makes rich red blood and
lss powerful tissae builder giving the tired
business mar nf women renewed strength
aud health. Rapidly growing school girls
and boys oAeu show impoverished blood
b. the pimplrs o. boils whieh appear on
face of neci. To eradicate the paisons
from the blood. ard ICED The heari. lungs
and stomach % pure blood uo,hlng is
- good as Dr. Piefee's Golden Medical
Discovery.
Dona allow the dealer 70 insult yeur H..
teliigcues By Offering his oUn blood rem
edy 70 You instead II this well Knows
nfEpafation Of Df pieFce's Ten chances
ta one he will Substitute = cheap compound
having large percentage of slcohol 10 IL
Df piefcc's Pellets are the beet iot the
I bowels. uae them wflh the Discovery.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29
.2OWN FROM
A VILLAGE

:, ne visitor TO Vinita for the first
time sees In this little city nothing
that is particularly different from
other towns OF like size and environ
mel Is. Its location Is most nattral
one, nucleus from which extends IN
every direction a fruitful, well wa
tered and thickly settled farming ana
stock.raising country, yielding abun-
dainty each year of almost everything
necessary TO the sustenance OF man.
The gentle hills TO east and north are
a splendid defense against the winter
winds OF the north, and together with
the like elevations on the south a
broad channel is formed through
which the wind constantly percolates
during the heat Of the summer, CIV
ing a temperature shat Is delightful
In the extreme. The various Chris
tian denominations worship In COM
modious, modern churches, and the
school children of the city attend pub
lie school in which experienced teach
ers are employed.
When one becomts acquainted with
existing conditions, when he takes a
retrospect of vinita's natural growth
from small trading post, when the
first passenger train entered the local.
ity. TO the present fourishing little
city OF nearly five thousand souls, he
readily observes a diG GJfence from
most towns of like surroundings. He
sees evidences OF energy and business
economy that few towns can show,
and he sees the stamp Of prosperity on
everything to which Vinita's business
man turns his hand Vlnlta's busl-
ness men are generous and liberal In
dealing with their fellow man, always
ready to give assistance TO the needy
and to lend their support and iniiu-
snce to any commendable enterprise
that seeks location hereabouts.
They have always proved friend ana
helper to tile farmer, and have con-
tributed liberal share in the work
that has enabled this community to
make sucp rapid strides TO the high
order OF civilization which II now en-
Joys.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

assessed for taxation, and IL produces
20 per cent OF the manufactured prod
ucts Of the whole country. IL Is rep
resented In the lower house OF con-
gress by 30 per cent Of the member
ship, and in the senate by IS per cent.
This Is showing that the people Of
the east viii do well TO take account
Of. II the new states now talked OF
are admitted, this section will come
near controlling the senate II ii can
be brought by any means TO act har-
moniously; but that is doubtful, for
It's interests are various, and become
more various as the section IS devel-
Oped.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29

into great rage over the recent de-
cislon OF Judge Dickerson, OF the
Southern district, relative to leases
and contracts made with ignorant
fullblood Indians who, 1t appears are
incompetent, and have leased their
lands for mere triiie
Men engaged In leasing lands OF
these people are called "grafters, !"
and the courts aud interior depart
ment hope to protect the Indians.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29
Awful Suffering Of Baby and
Slsepless Nights Of
Mother.
CURED BY CUTICURA
Skin Fair as . Lily With no Scar
10 Recall Awful Sore
Writes Mother.

"I herewith write out IN fan the Be.
ginning and end Of that terrible disease.
eczema. which caused my babe untold
suffering and myself many sleepless
nights.
my babe was born seemingly a fair.
healthy child, bat when she was three
weeks old a swelling appeared on the
back OF her head. and IN course OF time
broke. Il did not heal but grew worse.
and the sore spread from the size Of Al
dime to that Of a dollar. | used all
kinds Of remedies that could think Of,
hut nothing seemed to help; sn fact. Il
grew worse. Her hair fell ont where
the sore was, and / feared Il would never
grow again. It continued until my aged
father came on 4 visit, and when he
saw the baby be told me to get Cutl-
enra Soap and Ointment right away.
eTo please him did 90, and 70 my
surprise b. their use the sore began 20
heal over, the hair grew over Il, and
to-day she has nice head os hair. her
skin Is as fair as a lily, and she has no
scar left % recall that awful sore, and
4 Is over eight months and 40 sign Of
It returning"
Mrs. WM. RrKR, EEk River. Mlnu.
aCure permanent so writes Mrs.
Ryer, Feb. IS, 1908. six years Iaters
Your letter Of the Iath Inst. received,
asking IN regard 10 the cure Of my baby
some six years ago. Well, the disease
has never returned 70 her head which at
that time was : solid sore "a top and
down the back. Once or twice since
then patch his come On her hand near
the wrist. but It finally disappeared
after proper treatment with cuticaFa-~
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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29
Green'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 test In 1850
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 Is. IS. and
IS cents per bottle at Winner Drug Co
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-29
curea lIemorrhares o. ths Lung..

Several years since my lungs were
so badly affected that | had many
hemorrhages writes A. NJ. AXE, OF
Wood. Ind. IL took treatment with
several physicians without any bene-
flt. then started 10 take Foley's
Honey and Tar ana my lungs are now
AS solid as a bullet | recommend u
IN advanced stages Of lung trouble. y
Peoples drug store. dw
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-22
WEAK, WORKOUT, LIsTLEss wo-
 MEN.
Correct the Irregularities That Are WreckinE Your System and
 Happiness.

Correct the Irregularities That Are
 Wrecking Your System and
 Happiness.
 Feminine happiness is only secured through feminine health, and feminine health IS best secured through Fem inala. Not only best secured by Fem inala, but what is far more, is easiest made lasting by Feminala.
 Weak, wornout, listless women, made so by some one of the hundred irregularities peculiar to their sex, may, and every day do find new life and new vitality and through them new happiness and new content, by the taking at home of Femirala.
 Feminala. the prescription of an eminent physician, is a safe, prompt and sure cure for suppressed, profuse. scanty, painful, delayed ,or irregular menstrdation, whites. falling of the womb, green sickness, inflammation or ulcertation of the womb, disorders of the change of life, Arrangements and diseases of pregnancy, threatened mis- carriage, --- parrenness. nervousness, pains, headache, hysteria, mental 'anasmia impure blood, rough and dis- colored skin, blotches., etc, caused by diseases peculiar to women. FeminaIa cures by specific action on the female organs, and by building up the sys- tenn, strengthening and toning up the nerve centers. aiding digestion and purifying the blood.
 Feminala is now sold, recommended and guaranteed by druggists; $1.00 a bottle.
 Note to women.--A sample bottle, of Feminala and a book concerning dis eases peculiar to women will be mail ed, in a plain, sealed package, free upon request, if addressed to Tho American Drug Company, Montgomery. Ala. Write for 1t today. adv-(14)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-22
guests laughed and applauded the dis comtited host had to retire.
VaIue of n Dunch of vIoIete

One of the pet grievances against our sex is that we talk over our servants with each other. It Is only natural to appeal to some one in time of perplex- city, and if the husbands were not so afraid of being worried perhaps there would not be so much need for discus sion of the matters with feminine friends.
 It Is woman's nature to be motherly, and she will instiuctively cater to her husbands comfort. She does not think it beneath her dignity to have his slip pers and house coat ready for him when he returns in the evening. She does not expect any expression of appreeia- tive gratitude. but how she would ap- preciate a few cepts' worth of violetsi It would mean that he had thought of his home coming with a touch of senti- .ment. and her heart would be glad. An occasional act of tenderness like this zoes further toward the home happl-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-22
MINGLED BY MACHINERY.
Robert Griffin Receives Injuries from l. Which He Dies.

Ashland, Oct. 21.--tSpeeial. )--Tues- day afternoon at. Young's Mill. about four miles east of Lineville. Robert Griffin, about 25 years of age, was caught by the belting and was hurled against the supports of the machinery. and horribly mangled, one leg being torn off at the knee. From the effects of his injuries the young man died Tuesday night.
 A daring theft of bale of cotton fin Ashland occurred early Monday morn- ing. A negro with one-mule wagon drove up to the house of Hon. W. I. Pearce, and took bale of cotton away and hid 1t in a field about two miles distant. He returned the wagon to It's owner about daybreak. Yesterday searching party found the cotton, and James Johnson. a negro, who was seen with the wagon, now confesses that he stole the cotton; but says white man induced him to do so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-22
At the Ritou


 good sized audience saw the Gag nOn-Pollock Stock Company in its pre- sentation of Sheridan Keane, Detec- tive, a con1monpiace comedy meTo- drama at the Bijou Theatre last night and appeared to enjoy the entertain ment.
 The play which is after Sherlock Holmes," Is poorly constructed and not fit for a repertoire company to use. The dramatic climaxes were not effec- tive.
 The illustrated songs by Bert Gag non were well rendered and called forth an encore.
 The music by the Bijou Orchestra continues to improve and Is one of the most enjoyable features of the Bijou performances The selections are up- to-date and pretty and are rendered in masterly style.
 Simple Simon" is the bill for today's 2:3O o'clock matinee and the company will close Its engagement tonight In "A Prisoner in a Madhouse."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-22
Hnh HIs Money,s worth.

An English tourist arrived at cer- tain hotel in Switzerland. He saun- tered into the dining room, bag in hand. Being exceedingly tired he sat down as quickly as possible, and un- thInkingiy placed his bag beside him on the nearest chair. As soon as he had finished his meal he called for his bill, when he found that he was charged a double amount.
 But why Is this?' he demanded. ,
 In reply he was told that his bag had occupied the same room as a guest at the table.
 Hearing this, he settled his account and quickly departed.
 A few days afterwards he once more went to the hotel, where. as before, he took his seat at the dinner table, and. as before, placed his bag on the ad- Joining chair. Dinner was again served. The Englishman once more took a hearty meal. but also did his bag, which received its full allowance of almost every dish that appeared on the table.
 As may well be imagined, general merriment prevailed among the guests. but the Englishman all the while maln- tained a grave and silent demeanor. The walters gazed in blank astonish- ment as the bag became fuller by steady degrees. At last the landlord in a towering rage, appeared on the scene. -"
 sir. how dare you?" he exclaimed. "I never saw anything like it in my life"
 'Ah. but" the taoiturn tourist ob- served in his blandist tones. my trav- cling bag is in better condition now than it was a few days ago. It deeply regrets that its appetite was none of the best on the former occasion"
 The landlord looked alike perplexed and dismayed. while light seemed to dawn on the company. The English man in few words explained what had previously happened, and as the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-22
The Granh Inrr.

It is expected that the Montgomery County grand jury which has been in session two weeks, will complete it's labors today and will be discharged by Judge William H. Thomas, of the crim- inal division of the City Court.
 The report of the grand jury is await ed with much interest. In view of the recent discussion by the City Council and city officials of violations of the Sunday laws and the gambling laws, there has been much street gossip as to the work of the grand jury and evil doers are on the qui vive of expecta- tiou
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-22
Cbe CbedtreS
"The VilIage Paraon.n 2

The Village Parson," which is ad Vertised as companion piece to 'Hu- man Hearts" was played to a small au- dience at the Montgomery Theatre last night
 No theatre ever went through a sea- son without having some bad attrac ction billed and last nights entertainment was one on the Montgomery Theatre.
 The Village Parson" was without merit both as to play and players, al- though David V. Wall showed intelli- gence in a tramp character part and Baby Olevia was pleasing infant phe- nomenon.
 Further criticism of the play is un- necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-22
uumors of str.kc Settlement.

There were rumors out today in Bir- mingham that negotiations were on looking to a settlement of the coal min ers' strike which began July 1. Inves- tigation did not substantiate the stD- ries heard on the streets. Secretary Treasurer J. l.. C1emo. who was in charge of the office of the United Mine workers of America, President Flynn making a trip to the northern part of the county, said that he knew nothing about the matter, and expressed the belief that if there was truth in the story he would have been advised. He asserted that the union men were re- maining firm and loyal to the organi- zation, and that everything was pro- gressing as nicely as could be expected. The Secretary-Trea is buying large amounts Of provisions for the striking miners. The operators still claim they have the strike whipped, and that their coal production is on the increase.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-22

The letter of Miss Mefkley, whose picture is printed above. proves beyond question that thousands of cases of inflamma. ton of the ovaries and womb are annually cured by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
 "DEAR MRS. PrNKHAM Gradual loss of strength and nerve force told me something was radically wrong with me. I had severe shooting pains through the pelvic organs, cramps and extreme irritation compelled me to seek medical advice. The doctor said that I had ovarian trouble and ulcera- ton, and advised an operation. I strongly objected to this and decided to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound. I soon found that my judgment was correct, and that all the good things said about this medi. cine were true, and day by day l felt less pain and increased appetite. The ulceration soon healed, and the other complications disappeared, and in eleven weeks was once more strong and vigorous and perfectly well.
 My heartiest thanks are sent to you for the great good you have done me."- Sincerely yours, Miss MARGARET MERKLEY, 275 Third St., Milwaukee, Wis.-S50o0 forfeit # original of aboye letter pyoUing gonuinsnsss cannot be produced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-22
Personal l11enticil

State Superintendent of Education I. ". Hill returned yesterday from Clarke County where he has been talk ing part in the active campaign in that County for local taxation. Ho reports the educational conditions there in excellent condition. The dis trict agricultural school at Jackson ne says, Is now in its most prosperous at Thompson by Professor Neil who was one of the American teachers sent to the Philippines several years ago MT. Hill delivered speeches at Thom- asville, Thomaston and Salitpa. He spoke in high praise of the model school buildings he found in that County.
 known attorney of St. Louis but now of Atlanta, was in the city yesterday MT. Leeper was for six years a mem- Der of the Legislature of Missouri He tion the name of Hon. George Vest the last time the great Missourian was elected to the United States Senate. the bedside of Watchman l.. B. Bush of the State Capitol. who Is III at a local infirmary. His Capitol friends are alarmed at his serious condition He is at St. Margaret's Hospital.
 
 Hon, Thomas l.. Sowell. State Au- dltor. left yesterday afternoon for Jas per; MT; Sowell went to take part in big rally of the Democrats of Walk CT County at which he will deliver an address.
 Governor Cunningham went to We tumpka last night to spend the night with friends. He will return to the Capitol this morning.
 Congressman J. Tom HeG1in and Hon. J. W. Overton of Randolph County spent yesterday in Montgomery.
 Deputy Superintendent of Insurance Fl R. Shorter returned yesterday from Eufaula.
 Hon. N. R. Leigh of Brewton spent yesterday in Montgomery.
 Chocolate Ecclairs and Cream PufTs tO0ay DOwe's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-22
FOOLED THE POLICE
FAKE ALARM OF RAID ON JEFFER-
 F. SON JAII.
Rumors of Negotiations Looking to Settlement of Miners' Strike Are Not bstantiated--Woman
 Charged With Murder.

Birmingham, Oct. 1.-(Special)- This morning the telephone bell In Chief wier's office rang, and upon be- ing answered some one stated hurriedly that raid was being made on the county jail by friends. of Frank Duncan, inc safe blower. Chief Weir and dozen policemen with pistols and guns rushed through the streets to the jail, where they found everything quiet and sheriff Bnrgin sitting in his office talk Ing matters easy. sherin Burgin was puzzIed to know why such a message had been sent to the Chief of Police, and he remarked, If raid is made on the jail, undertakers will be needed instead of police officers"
 Duncan expects his plea and state ment to the public to have some effect in his behalf. He denies bitterly that he killed OffIcer Kirlkiey and says that he was not present when the shooting occurred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-22
Flre in neasemer.

At Bessemer fire broke out this morning in the cotton gin of Emil B. Brothers on Alabama Avenue and Thirteenth Street and for while 1t endangered the entire plant, but the quick response and rapid work of the fire department saved the plant from destruction. Several bales of cotton were damaged and one destroyed. Just last week this plant caught fire, but little damage was done. The water which has been somewhat slack for some time worked well today.