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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14
ARMY MEN CONSCIENTIOUS.
They Are Found to Be Honest in the
Handling of Public
Money.

Army officers. as a class. are ex-
tremely cautious in their dealing with
public funds said a Fort Smelling
officer, according to the Sc Paul Pho
neer Press. 'Of course, there is an
elaborate system of checking up the
accounts, but it is not for this reason
alone. because the officers themselves
are conscientious in the matter that
they are SO careful
why, / have known officers who
after selling some of the surplus sup
plies given to the company, have hunt
ed through their clothes for an empty
pocket to put the company money in.
so it would not be mixed with their
own money have seen officers with
a large amount of company money in
their pockets borrow a nickel to pay
street car fare SO that none OF the
company money would be used. as they
held it sacred
Each company. you know. some
times accumulates quite a sum. which
is obtained perhaps By the sale Of sur
plus supplies, and the money is used
10 purchase other supplies not OBJ
tanned in the regular way. This money
is always IT,. the hands OF an officer.
usually the captain. who sees to its
care and disbursement"
Yes" interrupted a second officer,
Il have sometimes asked our captain
for FIVE dollars until could cash a
check OF something like that and he
perhaps would refuse because he didn't
have it to spare.
but.' | sometimes say. you've got
money. and YOU know it.
"'Oh. no. he always replies. that
is the company fund. and he never
touches IT,"
Every cheek we draw" continued
the first officer. must contain the use
for which the money Is drawn writ
ten on che check. so that II one is dis
posed 70 be dishonest he would soon
be discovered. Officers do not pre-
tend to be other than common clay.
Ike most men. but think Il Is A fact
thar there IS exceedingly little eis-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14
Farming in Colorado, Utah and
New Mexico.

The farmer who contemplates chang
ing his location should look well into
the subject of irrigation Before max
ing a trip Of investigation there is no
better way to secure advance informa-
tion than by writing to those most
interested in the settlement Of uno-c
cupied lands. Several publications,
giving valuable information in regard
to the agricultural, horticultural and
live stock interests Of thisgreat west
ern section have been prepared by the
Denver & Rio Grande and the Rio
Grande Western, which should be in
the hands Of all who desire to become
acquainted with the merits Of the
various localities Write 5. X. Hooper
G.. p. & II. A., Denver. Colo.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14
JES' HAD TO FIGHT ANYHOW.
How a Colored Boy Secured the Favor
of a Judge and Continued
Probation.

"Bill Brown" is a colored boy about
Is years OF age He is even more col,
ored than his name would indicate
he is coal black He is a wise youth,
IS Bin, as is evidenced by the records
Of the Juvenile court. relates the San
Francisco Cali.
1t appears that some months ago
Bill was arrested for roaming the
streets at unseemly hours and hauled
before the juvenile court Judge Mu-
raslly. on his promise to keep of the
streets, released him, but warned him
that his actions would be watched and
ordered him TO appear every Friday
and let the court know how he was
getting along For several weeks Bill
reported aad his statements that he
was "gettih' along all right mistah."
were verified by the probation officer.
One Friday AFTERNOON Bill appeared
as usual. but this time he sat in the
Jury box with the boys who had been
arrested during the week
How is this. William" said Judge
Murasky. as the black boy stepped up
10 the bench in response 10 his name
Il thought you promised to behave
yourself. I see you are charged with
fighting
"I couldn't heln it. mistah.' said
Bill. with a sly grin Il ies' has to
fight. You've been ~vettv good TO me"
well, WIN. interrupted the court
s'what have cot to do with it,"
"Wcll, mistah." responded Bill.
hanging his head. but slyly gazing at
the Judge. "yer sent a white kid to de
BOYS and Girls Aid the day yer let
me 70. Dat kid got erway and de
odder night he met me and said you
was no good Mistah. jes' had to
dght-"
nan a. zffil on prnhatiOn
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

honesty in the service. Our training
has been against II"
The remarks we're made in the dis
cussion of the meetings of the post ex-
change council, and the post council OF
administration. which held its regular
monthly meeting to audit the bakers
bill
whether 1t is to audit the bakers
Till or transact some important matter,
the council must be assembled with all
due formality," explained one Of the
members
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14
Worlds Fair Rates.

Round trip tickets on sale daily from
April Is to Nov. Is, 1904, final return
limit Dec. Is. 1904, at $3.50
On sale daily, April Is to Nov. 20,
return limited to 30 or go days, sI440.
on sale daily, April q to Nov. >,
leO4. return limit Is DAYS from date
OF sale, $3.50.
NJ. f HELMS. Agt.,
NJ. X. & T. R'y.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

drive into the country in almost any direction will
the most skeptca that the place ynita needs
spend money not immigration agents but the
highways leading into the town Twenty-Five hundred
dollars would do good in the hands of the CONNER
cal club than would twice that amount spent for imm
grafton purposes To bring train load of people here
without sonnet hing offer would be little short of folly
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

The tacit understanding that given out week
ago that the statehood question to be let alone at
Durant has been taken victory by of those who
still cling to the fororn hope of double statehood If
that is true good strong single state resolutions
should be passed and the convention should that
no elected delegate to St. Louis who don't favor
single statehood
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

The gospel meetings now going on at the tent the
public school campus ought result in in mighty spiri
tuai awakening among the various churches in Vinta.
The meeting is meeting Of all denominations and
all urged to attend The singers from the various
churches especially needed w. G. Lewis of Okla
homa City will conduct the singing
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

The big drill at the prospect well on the east side drop
ped hundred and forty feet into the earth the first
twentyfour hours If that lick kept up the two
thousand feet well will be reached and we will know
whether we have gas or oil and in what quantity.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

For above occasion Frisco will sell
excursion tickets to st. Louis and re-
turn at a low rate Of $500 Tickets
on sale June 9th, only. Final return
limit June l9th. 1904. Not good in
parlor or sleeping cars.
W. II. Deck, Agt
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

The five great chiefs of the Indian Territory tribes
will don their blankets and fresh of paint with
tomahawks and feathers etc, repair to St. Louis and
smoke the pipe of peace with Frank Hubbard in whose
tepee they will hang out at the Worlds Fair
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14
BIN Is sim on probatlon.


Three road Scrapers, the property
Of the Commercial club, have been
loaned to farmers for working the
roads. The same are wanted Bring
them in and leave with J. H. Rood
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

The completion of the iails in the four Indian
Territory districts will have other effects besides abolish
ing the snecure Of feeding the prisoners An army Of
guards will be dispensed with their services will
longer be needed
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

very deporabe reign Of terror exists in the state Of
Colorado For than year anarchy has been en-
throned and law and order despsed throughout the min
ing region Of that commonwealth.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

The court Of appeals for the Indian Territory is in
sion at South McAlester Judge Chas A. Raymond is
the presiding judge.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

Mondays Globe Democrat contains extensive write
up Of Jessie Mae and Blanche Hail. daughters Of Mrs
Josie Han, Of Vnita.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

If the city council had the chance to make another
contract for waterworks and sewerage it is very sure
there would be few important changes made that would
save the city several thousand dollars
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

The town Of Nowata will hold two days celebration
and races July and Elaborate preparations being
made for great time.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

The hecomptroer of the currency has issued call for re-
port of the condition of National banks at the close of
business on June O.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

For picnics and lunches use Libby 5
canned meats They are the best.
Empire Cash Grocery. cost
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

The green pools of stagnant filth in many localities in
zens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

This is going to be great year for weeds Cut them
down before they get too large
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-06-14

Try a sack Of Our Choice -four; every
sack guaranteed to be as good as the
best. Zeno. 33-tfI
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
TIE IRON GATES LOCKED.
How The Unforunates of the Iroquois
We're Penned in TO Die.
(By the Associated Press.

Chicago, Jan. Sit was discovered TO-
day mat two iron gates, the existence of
which has not been known to the public
al q which were removed from the Iroouois
Theatre after the fire, played deadly
part In the destruction of life IN the i'll
fsted play house. Fire Inspector Fulker.
son, who knew of the existence. was not
able today to secure sworn evidence con-
corning them. Today George n. Duzcn.
berry, head usher of the theatre, admit
tea to Mr.. Fulkerson that these gates
were placed. one across an exit from the
hrst bt lcony, and the other across ar
exit from The second balcony. Both gates
were locked securely with padlocks aud
were never, at any performance unlocked
until after the second act of the play. On
The day of the fire the second act had
not been completed when the catastrophe
occurred, and the gates were still stand
ing. The were SO strong that the fireffi en-
were not able to batter them down witt
axes alter the fire, and to the frenzied
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
Mr.. A. j. Rufin Banquets Masons.

Hillsboro, N. c., Jan. S, 19O3.-Eagle
Ledge, No II, A. F. and A. NJ. met in
called meeting Friday night for the pur-
pose of work in the third degree, after
which a sumptuous banquet was served
in the ante room of the Lodge, given by
Bro. A j. Ruffin, complimentary to Wis
iting brother, H. l.. Parish of Alavon, n.
c. There were about forty invited
guests and every one had a delightful
time. Ali were loud in their praises of
Brother Ruffin. Masonry in Orange
county is on a boom and Eagle Lodge oe
Hillsboro was never in a more healthy
and prosperous condition than at tho
present time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
COTTON STRONGER
Less BeIIicose State Of
Affairs in East Helps
Up Prices.

The cotton market showed up much
stronger yesterday and the outlook at
the close of the day was brighter thar
for some time.
his has come because the warlike talk
in the East has come to a more pacific
tone. With the war out of the way and
peace certain it is felt that there would
be swift advance.
The future market yesterday was bull
ish and an advance of twenty-five to
thirty points was made. The bears APP
pear to be taking to cover and the bulls
are regaining confidence.
There was sold here yesterday 81 bales
Of cotton at figures of from 10 to 10 IL
cents a pound. A year ago twenty-five
bales were sold in Raleigh at from IA
to IS cents pound. The corrected
figures of the sales here this season are
II ,3l9 bales, against 1902 bales to the
same date last year.
The idea is prevalent that there is
to be an advance in the maret and that
before many weeks passes cotton will he
above il cents and reaching on to Is
cents. 1t loos that way unless the IN
expected happens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
GOOD BYE---MABEL.
The Dainty Young Actress Has Had a
Week of Success Here.

Miss Mabel Paige, who with her excel
lent company has given to Raleigh a full
week of excellent plays, finished her en-
gagement here yesterday with a matinee
performance of Cinderella" and 'The
Battle for Life at night
Miss Paige is a charming actress, and
with this is most beautiful young wo-
man on and off the stage. She grows bet
ter as an actress each season and with
her talent, youth and beauty, the future
holds much in store for her. She is a fav-
orite in Raleigh and in the South and it
IS gratifying to her friends here to note
that she continues to grow in popularity.
Miss Paige will always find warm well
come and big houses for her and her com
pany in Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
A WOMAN FELL DEAD
AGED Negress Died in the Prescription
Department OF the Tucker Build
ina Pharmacy Last Might.

There was a sudden death of an aged
negro woman last night about o'clock IN
the Tucker Building Pharmacy.
The woman was Winnie Young and she
had been brought to the drug store In
dying condition. Word had been sent
to DR. Knox, telling him that a wo-
man was i'll on the steps of the building
next to the express office on Fayetteville
street He asked DR.. Joseph Graham to
see her. DR.. Graham had her brought to
the drug store, but after she reached there
and was laid on the floor she died quickly.
The woman is the mother of Charley
Young and has been sick for some time,
heart trouble affecting her Some days
ago she came near dying in the kitchen
of Col J. C. L. Harris. The body was
taken from the drug store to her home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
Wisdom in
Family Life.

The Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany CT New York is constantly
demonstrating its ability and eX-
perience in advising business men
concerning money matters III the
home. For instance,
The late Archibald N.Waterhousc PHILADELPHIA who died
suddenly last Friday held policies amounting to 90 UVV
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New foTk nc ot u
iected that his widow viii receive at once . wv ~ &
annual income of So 90 for twenty years n rs = 'vs
a; the ep :" that period snc viii receive eco oog 200
ing the total received under these policies ki4o wv
t274g2 90
prom he PhRadelbAfa Record, Nor 81 f9o7)
In writing for terms on similar
policies, state what you would
like to receive in. cash at the end OF
limited payment period, amount
you would like your beneficiary TO
receive in event of your DEATH
and give your age.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NEW YORK
RICHARD A. MccURpY, President
F. P. BROWN, Resident Agent, Raleigh.
HARRIS r. WILCOX,
Manager, Charlotte, N. @.
Il. E. BIGGS, District superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
Defauiter Breaks Bank.
lBY the Associated press.l

Paris, Jan. 9.-The suspension was an
nounced today of minor bank, cal cd the
Credit international, said 10 be connected
with the recent depression in securities
due to the situation in the Far East.
The disappearance of Count Renaud. a
director Of the Credit Interna tional,
coupled with letter explaining that he
had suffered heavy losses on the bourse
as a result of war news from the Far
East, brought to light the operations of
a man who, it is alleged, has twice been
found guilty of defaulting md returned
a third time to Paris to conduct financial
operations The extent of the losses of
the depcsitors of the Credit Internatinal
are unknown, but are placed as high as
81 ,4OO, 900, which, however, it is believed,
is exaggerated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12

to remodel and improve the Academy of
Music. 1t was bought for $4,000, of
which $4,000 was paid and mortgages and
notes given for the balance. The COM
pany has $4,000 cash on hand which is to
be used either as a further payment or
in improving the Academy. Besides this
there are subscriptions of from $1,000 to
$4,000 which will be paid in just as soon
as work begins on improving the Acad-
Cmy.
The best thing possible for the city has
happened in the matter. The condemna-
ton of the Academy means that steps
will be taken to give the city a safe
and modern opera house. 1t has needed
this long enough.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12

people who sought safety through these
exits were absolutely impeEetrable.
Sworn testimony was given TO-DAY that
a fire broke out in the IroQuois the very
first night that the theatre was opened.
This first fire only preceded by few
weeks the great disaster which resulted
in the loss of hundreds of lives.
Another death resulting from the FIRE
was reported to the coroner today Mrs.
NJ. A. Nelms died at the Samaritan Hos
pital from burns and injuries. Her death
Increased the total to $50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
A Splendid Meetinq

Inc - Y. p. U. will have a splendid
meeting tins afternoon at the Tabernacle
6aptlst church, when the exercises will
be conducted by Maj. j. J. Demands ia
NOUS 3. B. b. Class. The leader is Mr..
hubert Jones and the meeting begins at
4 o CLOCK. Over 200 people are usually
present ana an invitation is extended to all
to attend.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
Lumber Company Complaint.

The complaint of the Page Lumber Com
pany. of Hamlet, against the Seaboard
Air Line Railway for the proposed re
moval of side-track, was heard today
before the Corporation Commission.
Mr.. w A. Towlsey. superintendent OF
this division, appeared for the railway,
and Mr. Alexander Page represented the
lumber company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
Dr.. Cave Coming.

Rev. DR.. ave, the pastorelect of the
First Presbyterian church, sends word that
he VIII leave his Kentucky home for Raj
eigh tomorrow and is expected here Wed
nesday Dr. Caves children will accom-
pany him and he is expected to enter i'm
mediately upon his pastoral duties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
Moody-Gudger Case.

The contest in the Moody-Gudger Con-
gressional case has been set Tor hear.
ing on Wednesday of this week. Mr.
Charles M. Busbee, counsel for Congress
man Gudger, left last night for Washing
ton, to appear in the hearing which
takes place before the Elections Commit
Zee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12

For a number Of years was troubled with
Dyspepsia and Indigestion. 1t grew into the
worst form, nothing used did me any good.
Finally tried Kodol and after using four
bottles was entirely cured. Kodol does all
that you claim for it. recommend it to all
sufferers from Dyspepsia and INDIGESTION
Mrs. Carrie Granfill, Tray, 1T.
''Kodol digests what you eat
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
HEADACHES FROM COLD.

hdAa'nve Bromo Quinine removes the
aus ,i 70 get the genuine, call for the
full name. Is cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
TOSUNNY SOUTH BY
s. A. |.
Florida Limited Begins
Flight Southwark
Monday Night.

The Florida Limited of the Seaboard
Air Line will make it's initial trip from
New York to st. Augustine, passing this
citv Tuesday at 2:10 o'clock. This train
is the fastest scheduled train between
New York and Florida, making the dis
lance in over one hour less time than
any other flyer. 1t is the only limited to
be operated daily There are only twelve
stops, and here the train will stop only at
Johnson Street.
The Inauguration of the "Seaboard Flor
ida Limited is accompanied by innova-
tions on every passenger train passing
through this city. The hours of arrival
at Raleigh Of nearly all the trains are
changed slightly
The Florida Limited is composed exclus-
lively of new and up-to-date Pullman cars
between New York and ST. Augustine,
including Pullman dining car, double
drawing room sleeping cars, compartment
car and observation car. These are the
most elegant cars that have left the Pull
man shops this past year an dino train
service will equal that promised by the
Seaboard.
Last year the operating department of
the Seaboard made an enviable reputation
by running this fast train into 1t. Angus
tine almost without an exception on time.
The passenger department established the
trai mas the most popular from the East
to the South.
The changes in schedule affecting the
travelling public here are as follows
NORTHBOUND
No. 50 (known as No. 34) arrive 1:15;
leave 1920 a m.
No So arrive 1855; elave 1900 o'clock
a. m.
No. 66 arrive 1880; leave 1875 o'clock
a. N.
No "a (Florida Lmited) stops at John
son Street only, arrive 2:3S; elave Pap
o'clock a. m.
SOUTHBOUND.
No, 81 (known as No. 80 arrive 4:10;
leave AIS O'Clock Il. III.
No Al arrive $50; leave o'clock p. III.
No. q arrive 1905; leave 7:1O o'clock
p. m
No. 81 (Florida Limited stops at John
son street only, arrive 2:1O; leave 2;15
clock a. m.
The handsomest advertising matter IS
sued this season is the illustrated "a Bride
and a Bride" which is one of the swell
est publications and delightful of stories.
Dining cars are to be placed on Nos. 27
and 66 between Washington and Hamlet,
and Pullman cars between Washington
and Pinehurst.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12

Cnlidren take Piso's Cure readily. 1t
Is sovereign remedy for little folks
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
carolina Portland Cement Company, oh: :! St

of
Lime il
application Brands lots carload lots
Jacksonville
Mobile
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12
sHE NEWS AND OBSERVER TUESDAY MORNING JAM 12 1904
For Indigestion

funess bechng
appetite loss of the
digestive asmae
they cured catarh of the stomach the result
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-12


eyeit health stomach A
spuih and stomach E M
and MmWM D
stomach trouble
IS: ::: 4: CURE
-mum M
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-03-30

Lime for sanitation in n guam
tity desired.
Kemp Lumber co.
4th street and railroad.