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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19
BRAVES WIN a FAST GAME.
Visitors Saved From . Shat Ont By
An Error in the Ninth.

In one OF the pfettiest games ever
seen on the local diamond tie Vinlta
Braves beat the Neosho Athletics sun
day afternoon at sportsmans park
by a score Of 10 /. Up TO the sixth
inning the game was simply pitchers
battle, neither side being able 10 score.
Il was different In the sixth. when
the home team By punching a NUM-
Der Or safe hits got four men over the
home plate. But that was all. Not
another time did the visitors allow a
Brave to safely camp at the final sta
tlon. Smokey Moifett, twIrler for
the Athletics, was IN fine form and
never allowed a Brave 70 walk TO first,
and only seven safe hits were regis
tered against him. Moifett Is well
known to local fans, aud the verdict
OF these was unanimous that be pitched
the game Of his life in sunday'sconiess.
But he met more than his match IN
Becker. the south-paw slab artist for
tie locals.
The visitors got their only marker
In the ninth. Two men had been sent
to the bench IN regular order, q man
was on second and another on third
when an error or The part Of Lennon
and close decision hy the umpire saved
them from = shut-out. The next man
up proved an easy victim and the game
vas over,
Tie sensational feature Of the came
occurred in the first half of the third
inning. Hutchinson, tie little wonder
who ofilclates ia the left garden for
the home team, made 3 long run FOR q
foul sent near the flag. lie got the
ball all right, making ono Of the neat.
est catches ever, but he was unable "a
stop running IN time 70 avoid collision
with wire stretched along the nerti
side Of tha park for the protection Of
tie trees The top wlre caught him
square across the right cheek and ear,
- badly laceatlus the latter that Il
required i've stitches from the sur.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19
INTRUDERS
TO Be OUTSTED
Hearing Of Complaints to Begin
at vinita May "a.

Indian Agent Shoenfelt will send
w. w. Bennett to Vinita on May p
TO begin hearings In about two hun
dred aud fifty cases In which Chero-
KEGS are making complaint against
squatters on their allotments.
Many Cherokee families have filed
on land in possession OF claimants who
have lost out, and whose names are
not on any roll, but who still hold the
land.
There are large number Of freed
men IN possession of lands who have
failed to establish their citizenship,
and whose cases have recently been
passed on by the Dawes commission.
These people will be given an oppor-
tunity TO show cause why they should
net be dispossessee
The agent viii opIu an ONCE here
and remain one week.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19
NEW GOSPEL FOR HUMANITY
Il What Modern Journalism Mat
Preach, Says Editor Collins.

President Collins Of the National
Editorial Association. In an address
dellveredIr TUESDAY atSt. Louis, among
other things eaid;
Journalism nov has an opportunity
to do what the state, the school and
the church have failed to do for hui
manlty, by helping to enthrone the
common people, who have not come
into their Inheritance since Ills Satanic
Majesty drst interferred With the
family Affairs OF Adam. There are
three distinct classes oi Americana
those At the top, those at The bottom,
and the common people. There Is
nothing IN America which the COM
mon people 70 completell own as the
press and modern journalism must b
a new gospel for humanity"
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19
The Now. From Alton.

VIM. Howell OF Oseuma was In town
Sunday.
Attorney John b. Turner Of Vinita
was here this morning enroute TO
Grove to attend TO some legal busi-
ness.
Or. J. r. Dawson and J. S. Truitt
attended 10 some business at Column
bus, Kan, Friday.
John Parks OF vinita was here Tues
day.
c. T. Moore OF yinita spent Friday
In the city attending to his property
interests.
DR.. Adams Of Fairland spent Sunday
In the city.
F. NJ. Dawson returned from Tah-
lequah Monday.
]. NJ. BOYD and daughter, ,MissAlma,
Of the Climax. are in ST. Louis this
week attending the Worlds press par
lament.
The public school will close Friday
OF this week
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19
HOW INDIANS
MAY SELL LAND
Secretary Hitchcock Issues
Rules for Alienation of In
dian Lands.

The Interior department made pub
lie last Saturday the regulations
Hadopted BY Secretary Hitch
cock for the removal of restrictions
upon the alienation OF allotments in
the Indian Territory belonging to
allottees Of Indian blood. The In
dian appropriation bin directs that
the restrictions relating to the land
Of members OF the five tribes not Of
Indian blood shall be removed and
that restrictions relating TO land Of
other allottees shall be removed upon
application to the Indian agent in
charge the union agency az Muskogee
II after an investigation that agent
finds that the removal Of restrictions
win be to the best interests Of the
applicant.
The bin also directs the Secretary
OF the Interior to prescribe the regu-
lations governing applications. Judge
Thomas Ryan, assistant secretary Of
the Interior, said today that the In
terror department would take every
possible precaution to protect the In
dlans, and regulations had been pre-
pared with that end In view. He added
that ]. b. Shoenfelt, In charge at the
union agency, would be directed TO
make a complete inquiry in each case
and TO refuse 70 lndorse the applica-
tion where II appeared that the appli-
cant was not competent TO manage
his affairs. The regulations direct the
agent TO report 20 the Interior de-
partment whether or not the allottee
has suiicienf knowledge Of English 10
condn, business In that language
!, With full understanding Iii the de.
tAlls OF the transaction; the extent OF
his education and intelligence com.
pared with white men similarly situat-
ed In life; his business experience and
capacity; how he has supported him.
self and his family; whether or not he
has improved his allotment; what live
stock and improvements he owns; why
Il will be to ms advantage 70 have the
restrictions removed; In case botll
husband and wife file applications,
whether or not both applications
should lie approved the extent Of the
applicants family and amount Of land
he controls
The applicant is TO file with the
agent statement covering these facts
Upon the receipt Of the application
the agent Is 10 make record Of H.
After an investigation, he viii send
10 the Interior department report IN
which he either approves or dlsap
proves the application, In cases where
the application Is approved the Secre
targ OF the Interior will AZ once issue
an order removing the restrictions
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19

ard the Credentials committee re-
ported iifty-fve delegates present and
entitled 70 voice IN the proceedings,
Democratic clubs of White, Chelsea,
Alton, Fairland, Bluelacket, Oseuma
and Grove were represented.
On motion, Edgar Smith was nnani-
mously chosen permanent chairman
and John B. Turner secretary.
Nine delegates to represent the sec
ond recording district In the Terrific
rial convention were elected, as fol-
lows:
Fairland Walter Breedlove.
Alton j. +. Truitt and Levi Reed.
Chelsea r.. X. Adair and Jesse
Cochran.
Grove O. W. killam,
Vinita Ed. Lee, j. b. McManus
and L. w. Burlington.
Each club delegation named its own
delegates. The Territorial conyen-
tion will meet at Durant June 10 to
choose delegates TO the national con-
vention.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19
In msmorian,.

This caption alogS conveys TO the
stranger simply a .ssaord Of inevitable
destiny-a death. He casts, perhaps,
a careless glance, then passes on. But
IL means much 20 others. The sub
ject Of this sketch, Mrs. w. b. Stin
son, who resided with her husband,
Rev. w. b. Stinson, for several years
prior TO three years ago, near White
Oak, l. T., passed from this life, at her
home In Sherman, Texas, on May 10,
1904. The knowledge Of her death
w!ll bring gloom and sadness 20 the
hearts OF many Of her old friends and
neighbors here, where she and her
husband for so many years taught and
exemplified the blessings of Gods word.
TO Bro. Stinson we extend our heart.
felt sympathy in this, his time oi
greatest earthly sorrow and atlliction.
A sister In Christ,
RUTH HAWKINS
White Oak, !. T., May 10, 1904
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19
THE TERRITORY
EDITORS MEET
Al Interesting Session Held
at South McAIester Tues
day. Officers Elected.

A meeting Of the Indian Territory
Press Association, composed of ma
iorltY OF the newspaper publishers Of
Indian Territory, met In regular ses-
sion at South McAlester Tuesday
morning. President Sidney Suggs Of
the Daily Ardmorite, presided. At
the morning session business Of rou-
tine nature was transacted. After
selecting Sulphur Springs as the next
place Of meeting, tie following officers
we're elected:
President-F. 5. Z. Amos. Ninlta
Leader.
First Vice President = W G. d
HInds, Daily Capital.
Second ce-President--A. L. Kates,
Claremore Progress.
Secretary-w. X. Whltmore, Che
cotah Enquirer.
Tfeasurer-N. c. Fanlkenberg, Nj,
ami Record Herald.
Hlstorian--J. : Holden, IT. Gibson
Post.
Poet Laureate-S Clarence B. Douglas
Muskogee Phoenix.
Executive ConsmIttee-O n. Ire
land, Sapulpa Light; Lewis Paullin
Durant News; S. Hardy, Comanch'
Reflex; y. II. Whitmore, Lehigl
Leader; L c. Patton. Tishoming'
News.
legislative Commlttee-A. L. kates
Claremore Progress: II. 2. Robbins
correspondent, South McAlester X
W. whitmore, ChecotAh Enquirer.
After adjournment the party tool
the north bound Katy flyer for s.,
Louis. where the Worlds Press ParIla
ment Is now IN session.
A leading feature or the trip % 81
Louis will bo the program 70 be ren.
dered enFoute. TIE program ls ~
elaborate affair and viii doubtless d
much to relieve the tedIum of tie
long ride. A special chair car sill b
used as al assembly room.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19
MERCHANT TAX
DECLARED LEGAL
Supreme Court Has Decided
Famous Tribal Tax Case.

Tuesday the Supreme court OF the
United States handed down adeeision
in the famous merchant tax case sent
up from tile Chlckasaw Nation.
Tie decision, In effect, says that
the leyying and collecting Of taxes
on merchants and others in the Chick
asaw Nation By the tribal authorities
is constitutional, and clearly within
the province OF the Secretary Of the
Interior 10 enforce.
This case has been long drawn, and
was stnbbornly fought through all Of
the courts by business men n the
ChIckasaw Nation.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Second Distrist Elects Mae Dele
gates 60 Territoria1 Convention
~ uurant Jume 10.

The democratic convention for the
second recording district was called TO
order IN the Opera house Monday
by Committeeman Edgar Smith. Of
this city.
4 committee on credentials was ap-
pointed, conslstlngof John II. Turner,
or .vlnila, Jas. p. Thompson, Of Az
Ton and Clarence Walker, OF Chelsea.
The convention then took an adj
loufnment until 10 p. M, when the
convention vas aealn called 70 order
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19
Llks. sparlnAw Cenntrr ns.t.

Judge Jesse Cochran. Of Chelsea, re-.
mained over day after the democratic
convention. and In conversation Tues.
day said that tie oil excitement In the
western part OF the Cherokee Nation
had detected attention from tie min
eral land in the spavinaw country. lie
Is Of the opinion that the most yalu.
able lands belonging TO the Chero-
KEGS in the way Of mineral deposits is
east Of Grand river
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19

Dr. Bergln, Pana. III. writes. 4
have used Ballard's Snow Linlment;
always recommend It TO my frlends.as
| am confident there nobetter made.
II Is = dandy for burns Those who
live 81 farms are especially liable 70
mans accidental cuts, burns and
bruises whlch heal rapidly when Bal.
lard's snou LlnImeut Is applied. L
should always he kept n the housg
for cases of emergency &C, GO, nd
sl.o0 Il Peoples drug store. dw
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19

vinita, like all towns worthy Of
a place on the map, Is not limited 20
one baseball club, but has many, the
second In Importance being the Mer-
cantiles. SO Ear this season this team
has only been matched twice, having
in each instance snatched victory from
their opponent. At Welch last Sat
urday afternoon they defeated the best
that town had to offer by a score Of
2l TO Z. On Sunday afternoon the
Mercantiles visited Falkland, where
they met opponents more worthy their
steel-or sticks. However, after a
hard fought contest, they succeeded
in winning the game by a score Of
5 TO 4-almost professional In appear.
ance.,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19

Three inmates Of the Nlnita jail
we're liberated Monday. having served
the limit Of their sentences aud paid
the lines assessed against them. Zen ].
gle hlg Acorn has served i've months
on the charge Of fornicatlon, and Jess
Big Acorn foe dsposlnn Of liquor
three months James BECK. thirty
days FOR cruelty 20 animals
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19
without Instructions.

The democratic club met last night
and elected delegates TO the district
convention Which meets here next
Monday, May l6. Tie following dele
gates were elected to represent the
club no Instructions being given:
HebeE Skinner, T. Turner, f. 5. f.
Amos, J. ]. Spencer, II. Ridenhour,
Ed Lee, J. B, McManus, N. .spalding,
J. ". Orr, W. r. Chapman, W. X Nc
George, VIM. 0'Neil, J. W Craig. A
resolution was adopted that the unit
rule prevail.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19

w. S. Maloney sof the Blueiacket
News was a pleasant caller Monday.
He was attending the democratic
convention as delegate from his
town. Maloney Is making very read
able paper out OF tho News lie hasn't
been In the newspaper business long,
but has the true newspaper instinct
and is succeeding.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19

This is hardly an ideal day 10 show
Vinita to the twenty-odd land seekers
who came in on the excursion this
morning, hustle and business con-
sldered, but there is nothing to be de-
sired ia the weather nor the country.
The farmers are at home at work, as
they should be, but may be expected
here on Friday to see the Great Pan
American circus.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19

An aronaut vas drowned in the
Arkansas river ~ Van huren satur.
day afternoon. After the ascent had
begun the balloon dFlfted oat over ths
river and the man cut loose the para.
chute and fell Into the water and was
drowned
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19

Of Indian Afrairs, covering the follow
ing points.
tal Whether the allottee has suiii-
cient knowledge Of English to conduct
business In that language with fun
understandlngUf the details Of a trans
action.
tbl The extent Of his education and
his intelligence the latter as compared
with white man similarly situated
In llfe).
(c) His business experience and
capacity, covering any business he has
engaged IN, and especially as TO agri-
culture aud stock-raising. How be has
supported himself and his family, If he
has any, whether we'll or poorly.
ID A description Of the land In
eluded In his allotment, Indicating
what portion has been designated as
homestead.
iel Whether he has himself Inn
proved his allotment, and the extent
Of the Improvements be has placed on
1t.
% What live stock and implements
or other property, exclusive Of his 81
lotment, he owns.
tgl What money he has ever han
died, and as to whether he used 10
iudiciously
thl Why IL will be 10 the advant
age Of the allottee to have the restric-
tions against alienation removed.
ul In case OF a husband and wife
applying, whether both applications
should be granted, and II so, why.
Cd In case a husband has been re-
lleyed Of restrictions upon alienation,
and his wife subsequently applies. TIE
case OF the husband SHOULD be cited
and special reasons for granting the
application OF the wife should be given.
/ fki The extent Of the applicants
family and the amount Of land he has
under his control, or Is available for
the support Of the family.
tll II he has lezSed his allotment,
or that Of his wife, give the status and
terms.
iml II he attempts to lease the al
lotments Of his children as the natural
guardian before the courts determined
tnat the natural guardian had no such
authority, give the terms. Ia case they
are procurable.
Section 3. II the applicant Is we'll
known TO the Indian Agent as a man
OF established capacity and experience
in business affairs, he may state that
fact and omit going into the details
required By the foregoing provisions
Section 4. In all cases wlssre tina
Indian Agent is unable Of his own
knowledge TO furnish the information
required Of him as herein set orr, he
shall personally, or through an en-
pIoyee or agent to be designated by
him, make such investigation as viii
enable him 70 make a full report in
accordance with these regulations
Section 5 The report TO he made
BY the agent shall BE accompanied By
a statement, which IS dlslgned lt0 be
Z recorded in case OF favorable action hy
the Secretary Of the Interior. as fol-
lows.
{ In the matter Of the application of
..............a citizen by blood OF The
.......... Nation, for tie removal Of
the restrictions upon the Saie Of his
allotment, except his homestead.
United Ststes Indian Service
Union Agency.
: Muskcgee, Indian Territory.
.....s..........-.... leo
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19

Summary: Earned runs-- Vinltal =
Neosho, o. Safe hits Vlnita, :; Nco-
sho, 5. Hit by pitcher by Becker, 2.
Stolen base Bluejacket, Becker.
Batteries Becker and Lennon;
Mofiett and Morgan. Umpire, Harris.
Attendance, 300.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19

geon's needle TO repair the damage.
The unfortunate young man waf badly
stunned, but lie never released the
captured ball until he was taken to
bench and the umpire called the bat
ter out. Eerd Etter took the place Of
the wounded man, who was brought
TO town for repairs.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-05-19


In accordance with the regulations
by the Secretary OF the In
terlor, May Ie, 1904. IN conformity TO
the provision Of the Act Of Congress
approved april q, 1904 3 Stats. -. J
| have made a full investigation in
connection with The application Of
................, a citizen by blood Of
the. ........ Nation, for the removal
Of the restrictions upon theallenatlon
OF his allotment Except his home
stead described as follows:
........s=s...s sst-*...*ss.st*-'
and am. as a result Of that lnvesliga-
tlon. satisfied that the removal Of tie
restrictions as to the sale Of tie abefe
described lands viii Be for the est
interests Of the allottee. and
recommend.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Cotton MillHelp Wanted

THE MOLLOHON MANUFACTURING
Il Co, Newberry, 8. C., can use few fam
lilies OF apin and card room bands. Spinners
paid 101a cents per side for l04 spindle frames
on good running work Of fine yarns. Rents
so cents per room per month with best arte.
sian water free. Mill runs regular and pays
off every Is days without any docking. sat
isfactory arrangem ents will be made in trans
portat1on. Address as above.
Sept. 2S, 1904. IT
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

30 doz. Warranted Fast Black
Triple knee, extra little Misses
Hose. 60 doz. Ladies' extra
length fast black white feet hose
at Dargan's 5 and 10 cent store
for 10 cents.
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Frame Your Pictures,

w. D. Addie has just re ceived full
line of picture moulding. He is ready
to serve you. Call and see his line,
you will be sure to find what you
want.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

The best Cups & Saucers in Fan
cy China full size you ever saw
for 10 cents at Dargan's 5 and l0c.
Store.
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We are opening 40 solid cases
Of tinware. See the big things at
Dargan's 5 and 10 cent store. Did
you ever get a 7 qt. dish pan be-
fore for 10 cents7
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

Our store is full of bargains
We have a nice fresh stock of
everything that is good to eat
and wear. We can save you
money. Thomson Bros.
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Charleston and Western Carolina &. r
Augusta and Asheville Short Line.
snhadnla In effect Sentember 5. 1901
Schedule in effect Septemb

Pullman car service between Augusta and Spar.
tanburg.
For Information relative to rates, etc., apply to
J. Z. CRYMES, Tiki. Agt., Greenwood, s. q.
GEO. T. BRYAN, g. A., Greenville, 8. G.
ERNEST WILLIAMS, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
Augusta, Ga.
T. NJ. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

60 doz. white foot fast black full
sizes mems half hose at bargains s
8 and 10 cent store.
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The beautiful line of sample
china at Dargan's 5 and 10 cent
Store is going very fast. The
people will appreciate good
thing at a low price.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

lust received another
lot of that mince meat
everybody is so we'll
pleased with at H. P.
McIlwain's.
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We can sell you a hat for
81 to $1.25 that will surprise
you in quality and price.
Come and see them.
Thomson Bros.
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Why not leave your
order with McIlwain for
your Xmas fruit and get
something nice. He is
sure to give you what
you want.