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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28
UNIvERsALITY on eRArgNG.

Many events are transpiring in these days of graft"
and obiquty in politics and IN business that give the
honest sober citizen, Of doubt the stability
OF lour institutions. When we contemplate the wide
spread and general dishonesty In municipal state and ma
tonal government, filled with alarm for what the
future may bring to pass We OF the Indian Territory
used to think we had monopoly Of the grating business
but recent developments in Missouri and Illinois and
ether states and In OF the departments OF the ma
tona government have reached the consong conclu
sion that there others We OF the territory have felt
grleved at being long held under alien rule and ap
pontye government but with recent developments else
where have had tendency to cause us to rejoice that
We are at least no than some Of our neghbors
The key note TO the sentiment that causes 80 much
trouble may be found In the expression OF man in VI
nita few days ago II want to make a little money
while am down in this Indian county" It Is the in
ordnan desire TO pile up little wealth at the expense
OF character and that is what is the matter over in Mis-
souri,, and in Inos and In Pennsylvania and in other
states. There is spirit Of commerclalism abroad that
Is surely threatening the very life of the American gov.
ernment The Dawes commission aud officials have been
astounded at the audacity and unparalleled greed mani
tested around the land Offices In all the five tribes OF this
territory The unblushing aud shameless attempts to
rob and plunder the Indian and the freedman Of their
lands are simply astonishing Smart business men who
are able to make money In legitimate business anywhere
have gone crazy In their mad desire to grab some Of the
unguarded holdings Of careless and shiftess people
great landed estate that held IN common and which
was to be distributed equally among those entitled 10
share IS rapidly passing the hands Of the few. aud
large per cent Of the Indian people to whom belong.
ed inevitably settle down into hopeless pauperIsm.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

There VII be seventy public schools established
in the Cherokee Nation wIth the twenty-five thousand
dollar government appropriation. There were more than
hundred applications turned down for lack Of sufh-
cieHt funds 70 maintain them OF tie schools established
the average attendance IS hundred. and the
largest and best equipped selected out Of the whole
number Of applicants conservative estimate would n-
dcate that from 5000 10 5000 school children Ia the
Cherokes Nation this year be deprived Of the
Of an education.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

There perceptible decrease in the flow Of the ar
tssIan well owned by Soper Halse, GIN and Others In
the central portion Of the cy, north Of the Frisco II
mas be due to the two wells at the saterwors power
house on Wilson street. bur that there's decrease there
can be no sort Of aoua Yina Is needessly wasting
great low Of aresan water OF the more than twenty
wells within the city limits more than half ot them flow
Whether there any possibility Of exhausting The sup
ply or not would certainly be wise to limit The aow %
the needs Of the city II indeed serious matter
should the artesan water supply of Ynita cease Or "a
b. limited
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

matter Of much Importance 20 the people Of the
Cherokee Nation and to the government, is the speedy
settlement Of townsite matters The present toWnste
commission is dsposng Of the work as fast is pos
sble for three men to do it, but why not appoint other
commissions two or three Of them and push the work
to anlshy There certainly no good reason why the
present commission should hold for years aud be the
means Of etardng the completion Of tribal settlement
II Chief Rogers is friendly to the proposition he ought
be able get additional commissioners appointed and
have all tie towns in the Cherokee Nation appis and
the business closed up before the flies
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

No citizens OF the Indian Territory afford to mis-
the big exposition that is now at St Louis Never
again. ia all possibility, will there be congregated TO-
gether such gigantic scale exhibits and attractions
from all corners of the globe. The exposition Is now
complete every detail and cheap excursion rates and
reasonable hotel charges exist visit OF week
days or more will prove liberal education and the young
especially should take advantage OF this one great Op
portunlty
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

large number of Cherokee citizens have applied 10
the Dawes commission for the removal Of restrictions on
the title 70 their aotments with the light OF present
conditions before It. the commission s nov In position
to recommend legislation that viii give eFery Intelligent
citizen the privilege Of doing what he peases with his
lands other than the homestead If the matter vas dele
gated 10 the United States courts In the territory II
would certainly BE- : wise The judges are eompe.
tent to Judge the wisdom Of such actor 10 each IN
diyIdual case and # would save vast amonnt Of red
taps and wearisoms delay Beside II would relieve the
Interior department Of heavy burden. There 4 Ger.
tainy no good reason Why the freedmen and the inter
married whites should have privileges that are not ae
corded intelligent Indians.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

II temperance Is 10 win Ia the statehood contest that
sill b. IN this country Il must be directed by In.
tegence aud By the united forces OF all who would like
to the state free from the curse Of the saloon
The W. G. T. Z. has not always been controlled by those
wise enough discreet enough 10 lead In effective
movement Of ans kind. The churches, a whole are
practical Temperance people, and may be depended upon
to take the right side Of the question and vote right
when the time comes The suggestion that has besn
made 70 organizs the church forces IN each toun good
one and would provo effective but the matter i turned
over 10 the " c. T. q great many people VII ose IN
tsrest In H. The Organization has done soms good
work, but IN many places Is dominated b. lrrsspon-
albIs cnnks, without standnE in home, church or
sfats
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

hundred years ago Alexander Hamilton fell In a
duel with Aaron Burr What mighty revolution In
public sentiment has taken place At that time to fail
to respond to challenge to duel meant loss Of innu-
ence, perhaps disgrace and cowardlce. Hamilton was
the leading statesman Of his time almost other
time yet he felt It his duty to give up his life to mon
strous custom. In 1894 to DIG the field Of honor In
single combat, the Of bravery and chiyalry.
But with the death Of Hamilton the country began to
take the proper view Of senseess and uncyilized
tom 1t took sacrifice like that Of Hamilton to start
line Of thought that would eventually abolish a world
wide evil
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

The Indian Territory Building at the ST. Louis Worlds
fair being improved by the addition Of large back
porch Tie entire building will be repainted within the
next few days The territory building is one Of the very
pretest the grounds and all vino visit the Pavilion
are enthusiastic In their praise The Indian Territory
exhibits especially the and cotton exhibits In the
Palace Of Agriculture and the booth IN the Horticulture
buldngare Jeing very materially improved and rem
dered attractive by additional supplies Of territory
products Il Is anticipated that The attendance at the
exposition will be much greater from and Is the
purpose Of the territory commissioners 20 have the
hiblts from the b. T fresh and attractive form up lc
the very last day Of the,bg Show.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28
room for doubt,

That favorable street lighting franchise may be
granted by the present ei council given of the
why certain members Of the council want TO turn
the town into darkness This idea is not one 1t
was suggested least years ago. II will do we'll to
90 little slow in this matter
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

That political parts IS best that stands for the best
government. IN some places It's name may be Democrat
aud elsewhere il may be Republican. There really isn't
much IN name The name blown in the side Of bottle
don't always signify It's contents
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

II said very good authority that the damage TO
wheat in this vicinity does amount TO nearly total
loss Many Ssed great portion Of their grain
by pesistently keeping 1t shocked up that it could
drT out.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

With the completion Of the waterworks and sewerage
system Vinita will still be In need Of surface drainage
The sewer will carry of the water from the sagnant
pools on top the ground The green that is be
seen In many places In the city be cleaned out
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

The Dslawares wil soon receive what viii. in a prob
ability be their last per eapta payment Tie amount
will not b. definitely known until a. census is taken,
but viii be little less than $50 ahead Alllying Della
wares win share equally in this distribution.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

The suggestion TO build a ten thousand dollar hospital
is meeting with favor among many yinita people. All
the movement to lack is some one to take the
matter in hand and lead it o 1t OF the
enterprises that go toward building city.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

Tie Muskogee Phoenix is shedding crocadie tears
over the Misrepresentation Of Dick Adams In the press
OF the country Those who know Adams and his method
OF dealing with his beloved people have little TO say in
his favor.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

An exchange says that Alton b. Parker wears pair
Of blue oyeras when he takes his morning swim, and
suggests that blue oyenls be the Democratic emblem,
To which all Democrats all the country will object.
good Democratic don't clothes when he goes to
swim.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28
ApvERTIsE THE TERRITORY.

Printed matter OF any kind that win advertise the re-
sources and prospects OF the Indian Territory any town
or locality therein can be used great advantage in In
dian Territory building, Worlds Fair grounds St. Louis
Thousands who have eye the Territory visit the
building daily and all eager TO get knowledge Of the
Bit word to the local commercial club should be
sufficient
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

The law governing administrators and guardians Of
minors In this country is about rigid possl
BILE to make It, IT, however rests with the to
act compliance with the law That the courts Of the
Indian Territory win enforce the law there not much
room for doubt.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

Just read the Republican platforms Examinations
about injustice to the black 10 the SOUTH and then
recall that there negro delegate In the
tion from state north Of the old Mason and Dixon line
--Commoner
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

The city Of Muskogee is still having trouble with her
wafer mains between Grand river and the city, Before
our waterworks are received from the thor
ough test should be made by a disinterested expert
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28
KEEP THE SALOON OUT.

II the temperance people can keep the saloon out 0
the Indian Territory aud Oklahoma both In the event
statehood 1t win be triumph worthy of the great car
tury In which we live
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

Missouri sent two boodlers to the penten-
tiary this week and the Democratic convention placed
two or more on its state ticket
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

No Rastus, 1t is not proper to say rev jones' or
'rev Brown" A few people insist on writing It that
way, but 1t is bad form and don't you do it,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

There has been epidemic Of runaways the streets
OF this city lately These things occur occasionally but
they coming little TOO often our public streets
1t is barely possible that drivers could be just little
more careful.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

Now that Roosevelt has managed TO get himself
thrown from unsafe broncho the only thing LETT Tor
Judge Parker to get beyond his depth and swim out
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

From the way OF our exchanges talk politics
would thing Indian Territory people we're to be allowed
the privilege OF voting.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

Those who want to see how gigantic trust operates
should observe the movements OF the STANDARD oil COM
pany for the next few months or years, in the Indian
Territory.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

In the matter Of building city there are somehonest
differences Of opinion. The boomer however is not
safe counsellor His work imitation, aud when finished
al one point he moves on 10 the next.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

At the close of the day at the landoce at Taheqnah
last Thursday l5 s65 persons had filed.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

Vinita does propose be left in darkness very long
at a time and the people strongly in the notion to
fix the responsibility where it belongs the lights are
ever turned out
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

Ex-senator James X Jones has visited Rosemont to
confer with Judge Parker This may be a part of the
Bryan plan to defeat the Democratic ticket. Who
knows
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

The voters OF the United States are up against
great problem Which is the better for president
rough rider or an expert swimmer?
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

South McAlester is to have a 100000 hotel The
name OF the new hostlery viii be "The Busby," named
for its millionaire mine owner.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

Joseph W, Folk is the Democratic nominee for gov
ernor OF Missouri and guess at his majority is 10000
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

A Muskogee man has just refused $1,000 salary. The
amount looks mighty small In that great railroad
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

VIM stryker, Of Winfield Kans has purchased the
Tulsa Democrat and will take possession August the
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-07-28

vINITA, IND. TER, JULY %, 1904.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-30
Athletic Sports at
 the Worlds Fair
THE FETUREs AT THE WORLDS FAIR PRONOUNCED
 SUCCESS.
Over 5000 Athletes Have Appeared in the stadiur, in Two Months-J. E. Sullivan writes on What Has Been Accomplished to Date.

James E. Sullivan. Chief of the De partment of Physical Culture Q; the Worlds Fair, is on a visit to New York now to make arrangements TOT the representation of the champions of the Metropolitan district in the coming Olympic Games that are to be held the latter part of August for the purpose of deciding the worlds caam- pionships. And this meeting, Chief Sullivan says. will be without doubt the most successful athletic meeting that has ever been held in the world
 The creation of separate depart ment devoted to Physical Culture was the idea of MT. Frederick J. V. Skill the Director of Exhibits Of the Worlds Fair, and quite recently ne was presented with testimonial py the athletes of America for his fore thought in creating such a depart ment.
 The Department of Physical Culture at St. Louis has been given ample space for the exploitation of all sports and pastimes. ana there has been created model athletic field. The track is one-third of a mile in cir conference. with a 220-yard straight away and is 25 fet in width, and is without doubt the largest and most perfect track in the world. Every known field sport has been provided for, including polo, and it is the In' tention of the equestrian polo com mittee to have an international polo competition within the standium,
 From a scientific standpoint, how ever, the most interesting feature of the Physical Culture Department Is the gymnasium that has been built al an expense of over s20O,000 and fully equipped with up-to-date apparatus. The Physical Training Committee have hundreds of exhibits showing the work as performed in different cities schools, colleges and Y. M. c. AS. The colleges exhibits are in the gym nasium around the running track. The exhibits of the work in the public school system in New York are shown. The normal school work is fully displayed in the exhibit from the New Haven Normal Scool.
 The idea in creating the department of Physical Culture was to give an in telligent idea of how the work has been progressing in America, and com. mencing August 1st, the Physical training Committee will inaugurate its Worlds Fair lecture course. Dur ing the month of August the most Ia nous authorities in America and Europe on the subject physical train ing. will each give a series of ten lectures.
 The athletic portion of the Worlds Fair has been the most successful that has been attempted by any or ganization. corporation or club in the world, as therecords of the differea' events that have been held in the sta dium will prove. Never before in thI history of sport has there been such schedule arranged and the fact tha this programme has been carried ou successfully from thee beginning O May to the present time speaks Vc! umes for the interest that has beel taken in athletes by this country. Th' whole thing has been gotten up 10 the education of the American people
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-30
HEAT PROVES FATAL TO PRIEST.
Rev. Thomas Rowe Dies as the Result
 of Prostration.

Chicago. July 29.-Rev Thomas Rowe. a Roman Catholic priest living at Lyons, Ia, died at the Alexian Brothers hospital yesterday as a re- suit of heat prostration which he suf- fered last Friday. He was returning from a visit to St. Louis, and while waiting for a train to his Iowa home took a walk to the North Side. He was overcome at Illinois and Clark streets. The body will be forward ed to Iowa today for burial.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-30
THE REAL QUEEN ELIZABETH.

Whether Queen Elizabeth was vain coquette, or worse, is debated by Mar tin Hume in two chapters that he has added to the new edition of The Ccurtships of Queen Elizabeth which McClure-Phillips will bring out in the fall. The first issue of this book treated the ''Courtships" merely from a political view point. These ad- ded chapters containing the original documents unearthed by Major Hume, are in response to the demands of cu- rious readers who realized that the author, in charge of the Elizabethan state papers at the British Museum, Dnast be able 10 throw some light on Elizabeth as a woman no less than Q queen
Bisbee daily review., 1904-07-30
MURDER AT A WEDDING PARTY. Jealous Boy Kills Man Who Danced
 With His Sweetheart

Greensburg, Pa, July 29-Crazed Sy jealousy at the sight of his sweetheart dancing with Mike Madock, a married Man. Steve Popovich, boy of sever teen, is alleged to have murdered the latter at a wedding celebration in the Hungarian quarter last night. Pope vich was arrested and placed Tn jail here last night.
The Coconino sun., 1904-03-05
Resolutions of Coincidence.

Flagstaff Ledge No. 499, B. P. O.. E., at their regular meeting passed the following resolutions:
 Whereas, The Divine Providence has in his wisdom and mercy seen fit to call from its earthly tenement, the soul of the departed wife of our be- loved brother, Thos. A. Rickel, and
 Whereas, We recognize that life is but step from the cradle to the grave and all soon must give up their pleasures, avocations and friends to join the multitudes gone before; while it may appear to be unjust to the children to be deprived of a mothers love, and unfair to the father to loose wife and companion and so suddenly be brought face to face with the stern realities of life; it is the lesson so often called to our mind the words, "Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble" yet the belief in the immortality of the soul and future meeting with our loved ones beyond tbe grave, in a great measure compensates our grief: Therefore, be it Resolved, That we sincerely mourn the death of the wife of our beloved brother; that the lodge extend it's sincere sympathy in his be- reavement; that as further remark of respect these resolutions be made a part of the minutes, a copy forwarded to Brother Rickel, and the same be published in the Flagstaff newspapers.
 CHAS. MCGONIGLE,
 E. s. MILLER,
 J. E. RUFFIN,
 Committee.
The Coconino sun., 1904-03-05
CHICAGO
 ST. LOVIS KANSAS CITY
And many others at pro-
 portionate rates. Ask Santa Fe agents fOrfull particulars
Why the Editor Abstalned.

The editor of the Breckenridge Dem- ocrat is angry. He says: Some con- temptible and cowardly cur whose presence in society outside of the pen- itentiary is a constant menace and whose plane of intellect, morality and decency is ten degrees below the brute creation, punched out one of the eyes of the editors COW few days ago. If we were not afraid the infamous scoundrel would put the other eye out we would express our opinion of him in strong language.-Sweetwater Re- view.
The Coconino sun., 1904-03-05
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH.

Rev. J. H. Henry, pastor. Sabbath services Sunday school. 10 a. m.; preaching service, II a. m.; class meeting i2:00 m.: Junior League s p. m; Epworth League. 6:3O p. m.; evening service, 7:30 p.m.; weekly prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Every one is cordially welcome
The Coconino sun., 1904-03-05
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Rev. Geo. Logic, B. D., pastor. Services: Sunday -school and Bible Class. 10 a. m.; morn ing service, II a. m; Young Peoples meeting 6:45 p. m.: evening service, 7:So p. rn; praye meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. You are cor dially invited Strangers in town are asked to come and make themiseves known.
The Coconino sun., 1904-03-05
CHURCHES.
(>HuRCH OF THE NATIVITY,

Rev. vaibre. rector. On Sundays: Low mass ct o'clock a. m. high mass at i0:30 a. m. Sunday school at l:30 o'clock g. m. Rosary and benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at p. m. On week days, mass at SIS a. m All cordially invited.