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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-06
FOR SEPARATE STATEHOOD.
Robert Oven Believes Territories
VIII Come In ON Merits


I Robert Owen is in Washing
ton looking after the interests
OF constituents in Indian Terri
tory. He will appear before the
court Of claims and argue the
Eastern Cherokee case in which
he is interested as an attorney
The case was for January TO,
but he now finds upon his arriy-
al that tile hearing has been
} postponed and will probably not
be held until January p. This
is the case in which Charles Ma
gel, Of st. Louis, has been re-
tanned to represent the Chero-
kee nation.
Mr.. Owen opposes the crea-
.sO.s oi ,.0 states out Of the
four territories Of the Southwest
He believes that If let alone
New Mexico and Arizona and
each OF the other territories viii
, gain admission IN time on their
Individual merits. He is conf
dent that this is the case with
} Indian Territory.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-06

II tombstones were reliable the
devil would soon be wearing mourning.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-04-12
NEW CANAL COMMISSION.
Shonts Heads Body Which Is to Build
Big Panama Ditch.

The personnel of the new isthmian
canal commission is as follows:
Theodore Z. ShOnts, chairman.
Charles Z. Magoon, governor of canal
zone.
John +. Wallace. chief engineer.
Rear Admiral NJ. 7. Endicott, L. S. \.
Brig. Gen. Peter c. Hams, L. s. A,
retired.
Col. Oswald NJ. Ernst, corps engineers,
e. S. A.
Benjamin VI. HarrOd.
These names were announced at the
War Department Monday and in connec-
ton with the announcement Secretary
Taft gave out for publication a state
ment showing the allotments of salaries
10 the new commissioners and his own
letter TO the President and n from
the latter explaining the plan Of reorgan-
izatiou Of the commission, the reasons
therefor and the particular duties TO be
assigned TO each commissioner. The 1rst
reads as follows:
The President has made an order al
lowing a salary of $500, with travelling
expenses, TO each member of the COM
mission and to the chairman of the COM
mission the additional compensation OF
$4,000, TO the chief engineer the addi-
tional compensation of 81. 500 and to the
governor Of the zone the additional com.
pensation of $4,000"
The head Of each department is al
lowed the use of a furnished house upon
the isthmus and his travelling expenses
when travelling on the business Of the
commission.
THE total is S1O2.JO0. The s~alarie.
and allowances under the former COM
mission amounted to $4,000. The total
compensation of the governor of the zon
and the chief engineer are in effect IN
changed.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-04-12
~~~~~~~~~


Sevick, the master who taught Kube
Tx, has but one eye
The German Emperor has a special
room where his uniforms are kept
Harry Furnis, English caricaturist
and illustrator. has written a novel.
Russia has lost its best known chess
player by the death of Emanuel Schif.
fers.
Cardinal Gibbons Of Baltimore is a
pedestrian of note. BE walks ten miles
every day.
Sen-r de Cologan, new Spanish min
lister at Washington, is the scion OF an
old Irish family.
Grand Duke Sergius drew S1,50O.0O0
a year during his term of Office as gov
ernor of Moscow.
The King of Italy possesses the largest
collection of coins in the world. Ii IS
valued at 100000.
Richard Strut, a son OF Lord Ray
leigh. has invented a clock which, he
says. will run 200 years.
In spite Of the cares of state, King
Edward finds time to devote To his o
try estate at Sandrinsham-
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-04-12
An Arab Abduction.

A sensational abduction case inyoly-
ing a lineal descendant Of the prophet
Mohammed and a pair OF real Arab
sheiks is reported from Cairo, in
Egypt Sheik Ali Joussef fell in love
with the daughter Of SheIk FL Saddat.
The girls father. who is said to be the
sole living descendant Of the prophet
Mohamned, refused his consent to the
marriage, as he did not think All
Joussef was a fit person to be the hus-
band OF a girl of such noble lineage.
Ali Joussef. however. abducted the
girl and placed her in his harem.
Her father appealed to the Egyptian
government, with the result that a de
tachment Of armed police was dis
patched 10 Ali Jousoeffs harem. The
police made a forcible entry to the
premises and. in order to be sure that
they had taken possession OF the per-
son wanted, they ordered all the fair
denizens Of the harem To follow them
in a yelled procession To the house OF
Sheik ell Saddat. where his daughter
WAS finally selected from lhe rest OF
the women and detained
Ali Joussef has now. IL is said, he
gun proceedings before the British ari-
tharities, and has obtained -. services
OF an English lawyer.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-04-12
PRESIDENT OFF ON A TRIP
Leaves Washington for a Hrntinx Tour
in South and West.

With cheers and good wishes re-
sounding at the station. Presiden,
Roosevelt Monday morning started on
nls "Trip through the Southwest. Among
those at the station were many friends
OF Mr.. Roosevelt, including PoStInaste:
General Cortelyou and Secretary Met.
calf OF the Department of Commerce
n Labor. The special train. which
Is n Of the finest ever sent out OF
Washington, consists OF three cars
the Presidents private car Rocket, the
Pullman sleeper Forest and the com.
oination baggage and buffet car Vice
roy.
In the party besides the President
were Secretary William Loeb. Jr.,
General :. B. NJ. Young. DR.. Alexander
lambert. Lieutenant G. X. F~orteSqpe.
one OF the Presidents aids; NJ. c.
Latta. and J. l.. McGrcw. stenograph-
erS TO the President: II. \. Stroll
meyer, photographer, and representa-
tves OF the press associations.
The trip was made primarily 10 en-
able the President 10 attend the re-
union OF his old regiment, the Rough
Riders, held at San Antonio. Texas.
and TO hunt big game in Oklahoma
and Colorado. Incidentally the PreSi-
dent has delivered addresses at several
places IN route. His first important
stop was at Louisville. There he was
the guest of the city for three hours.
He went from Louisville directly to
ST. Louis and thence via the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas Railroad to San
Antonio, stopping at several places,
among them Sherman and Dallas,
Texas, On the way.
After leaving San Antonio the Pres
iQent went TO Oklahoma for a wolf
hunt and proceeded thence TO Colorado
to hunt big game in the mountains.
Unless it should be necessary be-
cause Of unforeseen circumstances to
curtail the trip. the President will DC
absent from Washington about two
months. He expects to be in the wilds
of Colorado for a considerable time,
but will keep in constant touch with
Washington by "a of couriers to
the nearest telegraph station, and thus
will be enabled to attend to such i'm
portant business as may demand his
personal attention. DR.. Lambert, who
accompanies the President, was his
physician in New York and has hunt
ed throughout the country which the
President will visit.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-04-12

Ants are the most 5rainy OF iii crea-
lures. In proportion 10 IT'S size. an
ants brain is larger than that OF any
other living being
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-04-12
SPUR
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gasp took in the game those precious
roSues had been playing. For. with the
fall Of il. the boards were burst clean
asnnder: and on both sides had tumbled
ont silver cup silver salt cellars, silver
plates and dishes, thar in the lanterns
rays sparkled prettily on the turf. The
eot1n. IN short. was stuffed with Delia's
Silverware.
l had picked up q great fagon, and
was turning il over to read the inscrip-
ton, when Mart Soames called 10 me.
and pointed oTer the hill in front. Above
II the whole sky was red and glowing.
Sure" said he, tits 4 ire OUT yOn-
der..''
"Mst-'ts the House OF Gleys-
IL took but two minutes TO toss the
silver back into the hearse. l capped to
the door, and snatching the reins. sprans
upon the drivers seat.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-04-12

Some weeks g the faculty Of the
South Dakota Agricultural College took
everybody by surprise by adopting a rule
absolutely prohibiting dancing at the col
lege. The dances had been enjoyable
features Of social life at the institution,
and the new rule caused indignation
among the students of both sexes. A De
tition was prepared, asking that the
rule be reseinded, but it was turned
down.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-04-12

The law of the last session which
placed the old state library under con.
troll Of the State Historical Society gives
the state land department another room
on the ground floor Of the state house,
the room in which the books have been
kept being cleared By moving them up
stairs. The land department has long
been in need Of more room. aud this win
greatly convenience it in its work.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-04-12

sIhe old settlers OF Pierre formed an
Srsanization by the election of p. +. Nc
s president; Noah Newbanks, vice
poesident; @. w. Richardson, secretary
treasurer. The membership was limited
nose who settled in Hughes, Stanley
Suliy County prior to July i. 1881.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-04-12

The failure Of a number Of towns 10
get in their reports which entitle them 10
hre insurance taxes for the benefit OF
their fire companies. is bringing in kicks
to the state auditor. The loudest protest
comes from DeadwoOd, which loses more
than any other town in the state by this
failure IL claims to have Forwarded
the required report and on an affidavit
TO that effect asks TO yet get into the
list, but as the report has never been
received n is too late, even if il makes
the deticie ,cy good at this time.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-04-12

The wolf bounty applications are
Ing into the Office OF the state audit
about the same rate as for last yeal
II the rate keeps up the amount
VIII be paid this year will be abo
cents on the dollar on all claims.
increase to ten thousand dollars a
wln not go into effect until the nel
al year, wnen the claims will be pi
tuH unless they are increased.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11
CHANCE FOR A SALE.
Train-Announcer Had an Opening
for Business, But Didn't Have
the Goods,

Who, that has had any acquaintance
with the union depot at Chicago does
not know the old-time caller, but now
higher official, George Metzger? Not
many, we venture to say. Well, here
is one on George:
While rafting off his rigamarole, in
his well-known rock-blasting tones
one day he was bumped by rotund
lady with rubicund face and mar
ket basket as big as caboose.
where do you go from here?"
roared the leather-lungei orator of
the depot
"Of you blease, misder, | like i'd
dat come on der kars bat goes bel
MeelyaulSy oud.
"All righd | maig id so you vas
kom on 'em huh gwick," courteously
replied der depot meister. Wait yet
liddle vonce und ketch for you der
kars."
While holding the ponderous cover
ed basket George let out a few more
towns and started below with his
charge. AS he wheeled about he col
lided with an up-the-creek specimen of
tourist who bawled
Say, mister, what We charge fer
them musharoons, anyway"
"Hahl What musharoons?" below
ed George, in return.
why, Flowed We had musharoons
in thet baskit thet We was tryin to
sell"
Not on your daguerreotypel" ex-
claimed the boss of all train an
"If had that basket Of
I'd eat 'em all myself, and
don't you fail to post that in your
Then with a firm grip
On the basket and a come-along hold
On its owner George made for the /
gate, saying:
"Maig a leedIe hurry up dat we
shall kom bel der kars on-Frank B. !
Welch.
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manner or a moving train comdlng
against similar obstacle to force the
strips back into the grooves. The "a
strips work independently OF each
other, each fitted to a segment inside
the main cylinder. But the force of a
collision sets the "a strips in motion
at the same time and forces them
back into the grooves.
Back of each strip is a spring, and af-
ter the pressure on the strip is relieved
this spring shoves the strip back into
its original position ready for anoth-
er shock, or even recoil from the
original shock. Inside of the seq
ments holding the strips is a larger
spring fitted on a mandTel, which
takes up the ordinary pressure from
the chain. The coupler of the car
rubs against this steel spring while
the train is moving or being made up,
and does not come into contact with
the friction strips unless a greater
pressure is exerted than the steel
spring can withstand. In such a case
the steel spring is forced back into
the dlaught gear and the friction
strips come into play.
Experiments brought the present
perfected device into existence and
80 per cent. Of the friction engender-
ed by a collision of two trains in
head-on or a rear-end collision can
now be taken up By the Westinghouse
gear. There is no record of a train
having been wrecked which has been
equipped with this device.
In addition to the Improvements in
the brake apparatus of freight cars,
others Of a most radical and import
ant character have been made in the
brake apparatus for the equipment Of
trains which will result in
the distance or stopping
trains from 25 to 40 per
cent.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11
FAILED LIN lis Duly.

The constitution makers at Muskogee are evidently
trng Of their form of innocent dogday amusement At
any rate they overlooked number Of bets the other
day while they III the business Of selecting CON
gressmen and thereby robbed practically all the lead
ing spirits in the movement of the glory which is justly
theirs.
The state Of SeQuoyah," as we understand it, will
never be able to much steam without full COM
pement Of state officials Here where the constitu-
tom makers in solemn concave miles distant from
the temporary capital" sgnally failed in dischargng
their full duty They selected four congressman and
quit DOUBTLESS after that ordeal they needed time to
catch their BREATH but why did they not proceed
pete the stY The convention is brimfu Of good mate
rial For instance there is Bob Owen who is fairly
itching to break into the United States senate With
Crazy Snake who long since dead for his colleague he
would have been "it' in box-car letters.
For governor should say that either Hotgun orEd
itor Russell Of the South McAlester Capital should have
the honor Either would look well in the executive
mansion at Fort Gibson.
Murrays legal services also enttle him to the chief
justceship. Besides he has earned the honor n. The
size Of his recent fee evidences that he afford
rce personal interests for brief spell in order to get
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11

the Constitution just made adequately geared up
The minor state positions likewise belong to the fell
lows who reported in attendance accredited dele
gates but who know nothing about at home Inasmuch
only their names needed and they are never to be
called upon to perform any official duties they could
have been used here well in the conventions roll
of membership
Had something like this been done we would have had
hopes AS it is fearful congress viii conclude from
the incompetent in which the convention dis
charged its duties that it only funnin and dismiss
the whole MATTER the biggest joke Of the season.
Okahoman.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11
steel Rails on Curve.

On the sharpest curve of the Bos-
ton elevated the wear of the rails is
so great that they have to be renewed
every "A days, wearing down in this
short period from O.6O to or inch.
The inconvenience caused by such
frequent renewals led to experiments
with nickel steel These rails only wore
0.53 of an inch in 204 days. A man.
ganese steel rail now being tested is
giving even better results, and will
probably eventually replacesthe nickel
steel rail. The rapid wear on sharp
curves is apparently due to slipping OF
the wheels. The rigid axle prevents any
differential action, such as is allowed for
by the equalizing gear in automobiles,
so that on curves either the inner wheel
must slip backward or the outer one
forward. Judging from the appearance
of the rails, it is the outer wheel which
does the more slipping.-N. Y. Globe.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11

1t is curious to observe that even
the greatest realists do not venture to
bestow eyeglasses. on their heroines.
1t is rather odd, too, seeing how many
charming women do in real life wear
them, and are not debarred by them
from the most dramatic careers and
the most poignant emotions. But
while the modern novelist has be-
slowed eyeglasses on everybody else,
he has not yet had the hardihood to
put them on the nose Of his heroine.
Outlook
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11
TRAcK-LAYINc in 1905.
Small Total Of New Lines for First
Half-0utlook for Balance
of the Year.

Laying Of new track in the United
States proceeded more slowly during the
first six months of 1905 than during the
corresponding period of any year since
1898. The figures compiled by The
Railway Age show that the total Of new
track laid from January l to June 30
this year was ], ,284 miles. This mileage
was divided among 122 lines, and was
laid in sc states or territories, showing
the average length Of each new line or
extension to be but trife over ten
miles. These figures, of course, cover
only the road building that has pro-
gressed to the actual laying OF the rails.
Much other construction work has been
done, and during the remainder of the
year the amount Of new track will, Of
course, be largely increased. The fol-
lowing table, made up by the Railway
Age, shows the track laying during the
first six months and during the entire
year for the years since 1892:
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11
Undesirable Simple Life.

Chinese and a cottage complicate life
if your digestion is weak and your de-
sire urban. So poverty is a less sim
pie state than the possession Of an
income, because you are forced, if not
into envy--the chief deficiency from
simplicity-into struggle with unessen-
tial details, with the effort to get hold
Of something which is Of no matter.
London Outlook.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11
Cured tfemorrhages OF the Lungs.

Several years since my lungs were
so badly affected that l had many
hemorrhages, writes A M AXE, Of
Wood, Ind. | took treatment with
several physicians without any bene-
fit. / then started to take Foley's
Honey AID Tar and my lungs are now
as sound as a bullet. / recOmmen it
in advanced stages Of lung trouble. :"
For sale BY PEOPLES drug store. DIV
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Good aa to odor and 49,

Barber am trying a new kind of
imported soap; don't you think the
odor is excellent?
Customer-Fine! The flavor is good,
.ooi-Nflwaukee Sentinel.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11
No Unpleasant ElIects

If you ever took Dewitts Little
Early Risers for billiousneSs or con-
stipation you know what pill pleasure
is. These famous little pills clense
the liver and rid the system of all bile
without producing unpleasant effects.
Sold by PeOple's drug store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11

Engineers can tell the condition Of
their machinery by the note it sounds
while running. Every engine, sta
tionary or locomotive, has a particu-
lar note of its own. to which the en-
gineer becomes accustomed, and any
departure from this at once calls at
tention to the fact that all is not
riohf
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11

land states during the first half CT Che
year, and only one road of any length is
under construction in those states. The
new track laid in New York state
amounted to 23.3 miles.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11
heminiscAntial

Visitor-Your daughter, dear madam,
is really charming. If / we're 80 years
younger, l should be madly in love
with her
Coy Widow-Oh, baron. 30 years ago
locked just as she does now!--
Flieeende Blaetter
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11
used Eor PneumonIa

DR. C ] Bishop, Of Agnew, Mich,
says, Il have used Foley's Honey and
Tar in three severe cases Of pneumo.
MIA with good results ia every case.
Refuse substitutes. For sale by Peo
pies drug store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11
Best for Children

Mothers, be careful of the health Of
your children. Look out for coughs,
colds, croupand whooping cough. Stop
them in timeOne Minute Cough Cure
is the best remedy. Harmless and
pleasant. Contains no Opiates. Sold
by Peoples drug store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11

From reports in the public press throughout the In
dian Territory it learned that the Interior depart
ment has taken and is taking favorable action in the
matter Of the removal Of restrictions Indian land
In the aggregate many thousands Of have been
placed upon the market
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11

The corn crop in many sections of the Indian Terri
tory may be said to belong the bumper variety There
is no question Of that can take the fertility
out Of Indian Territory soil.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11

It will be seen that the track laying Of
the second half Of the year proceeds usu-
ally at about twice as rapid a pace as
during the first six months. which usual
" are given largely to preparatory work.
II the same ratio is maintained this year.
the Railway Age points out. the con-
struction of new lines this year viii
reach a total of $500 miles The indica-
tions. however. are that this total will
be much exceeded. There arenow under
actual construction over 6.O00 miles Of
road, and on some portions Of this the
point has been reached at which crack
laying viii be begun almost immediate
ly Thus the total Of track laid may be
rapidly increased from this date on.
The detailed statement Of the new
track put down up to June 80 last shows
that the only state in which the new
trackage amounted to 100 miles was
Texas. in which a total Of 123 miles was
laid. Construction work IS actively pro-
crossing on a number of lines in that
state, and Texas full quota by the end
Of the year is likely to be a large one.
No new track was laid in the New Eng
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11
Feet swolIen "a Immense size.

81 had kidney trouble so bad that
1 could not work" says J J Cox Of
Valley View, KY, ''my feet were
swollen to immense size and was
confined to my bed and physicians
were unable to give me any relief. Ny
doctor finally prescribed Foley's Kid
ney Cure which made a well man Of
me. " AT Peoples drug store DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11

From now on it is going to take mighty effort to
keep the Haskell convention from sinking into inoccuous
desuetude.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-09-11

Building operations in vinita may now be said to be
extensive.
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1t was treachery that o s. Russell smelled after all