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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-04-06
MONOPOLY Is
STILL NAUGHTY
tab Light & Railway Company An
nounces What It Won't Do.
|lSPUTE OVER PENALTIES
ORPORATION WANTS FREE
REIN-ANOTHER SET-TO.

More trouble between the lawyers
parked the discussion over the Utah
light &, Railway company franchises yes
Hrday afternoon. When Assistant City
ttorney W. IL. Bramel, at the joint
leeting of the council municipal laws
nd special water committees had fin
he'd reading section % of the ordinance
repared by him for the committee. con-
phdatinS and extending the franchises.
'Idge lie Grand Young endeavOred TO
ave the section stricken out City At
prncy g. q. Dcy insisted that il should
emain IN the ordinance.
Judge Young arose inc his wrath and
SISTED that IL should come out. Jump
lg 10 his feet and pointing his index
niger at Mr.. Bramel. he said:
'bramel. / know what YOU are getting
what you are trying to do. You are
'Ning To get up an ordinance that YOU
now the company won't accept and YOU
ave done II. j say right now that the
lmpanN VIII not accept the ordinance
lth this section in it. and if the COM
httee insists on having il remain in the
rdlnanGe we might as well quit right
ere. We have rights with forty-two
ears 10 run and we do not propose to
lrTendcr them"
That's the meat Of the whole ordi-
ance, . remarked Mr.. Bramel.
GeS.' said Judge Doy I'VE must in
81 ON that section remaining in the
rdiUauce'
Section % provides that the counDany-
lay be fined from 500 to $500 for everv
Ioiation of amy provision contained in
lc ordnance. and that each days VIC
Ion shaIl constitute separate Offense.
Judge Young asserted that If an at
'mpJ was made to enforce the section
ie company Officers and employees
Ould be in Jail most of the time and no
sisted that under it fines could be levied
'r every trivial violation Of any Of the
roNlslons of the franchise. 1t would be
1Surd ana unjust. he declared, to put
lch a section in the franchise.
Judge Young soon quoted down and re-
lined his seat The last section in the
oihance. section p. was then read
Ter winch the committee adjourned un-
Z 40 y. m. Monday to afford Judge Dev
20 Judge Young time to compare tho
uinance drawn by Mr.. Bramel with that
avn by Judge Young, and for Judge
eN and Mr. Bramel TO compile the oh
rbonS and suggestions made during the
scussion at the meetings OF the Joint
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-04-06

Pso's Cure for Consumption gives re-
lief in cases of Coughs and Cold. 2Jc
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-04-06

DR.. Hanchett's Office removed to 40t
Mccormick Block.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

When statehood comes which in the nature of things
connot be postponed much longer let hope that the
new state will avail itself of the conditions which will
exist and that the first legislature will into law
the Torrens land system This system now in force
in Massachusetts,, Ohio Illinois California and several
other states and is ultimately destined to become the
law throughout the country. In Oklahoma and Indian
Territory be adopted and put into effect at trf
ling expenditure Of time and money and will the
people thousands Of dollars much anxiety and trouble
Briefly the Torrens land system guarantee Of title
by the government and makes the transfer OF piece Of
property easy and at rinng cost the transfer Of
share Of stock In bank other Incorporation. There
necessity for abstract The deed bears upon its
face any and every ncumbance that may exist against
the property There be fraud practced and the
purchaser absolutely safe in his purchase of piece
Of property it is possible to make It, The cost Of
transfer is very small because there is necessity to
employ any TO search the records that the title
is clea. The Torrens land system is recommended by
the highest authority in the United States and wherever
has been adopted has proven not ony moneysaver
but blessing to the people, in that it has entirely done
away with All litigation IN regard to titles Tshomngo
Capital
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

other is that many Cherokees believe in the justice
of the contention Of the Whites and and have
been willing grant them recognition II reasonably
sure that land win be given to the individual
members Of the tribe that they have all the land they
viii get no matter how this suit is settled,
Then again, the payment of the government appraise
ment of Cherokee allotments which 1929 is the high
est price paid for Indian lands in this country An
average allotment is about 80 and the price would
be above four dollars When tie executive COM
mittee meets the nineteenth of the present month";
the wsest possible course viii be to set in motion plans
for compromise Should measure Of this sort pass
and meet with the approval of the President which il
doubtless would long, tresome wasting lawsuit would
be ended allotment closed and the business of the nation
finished
The real nstigators of the suit is not the Cherokee
Nation, but the Ke-too-wahs The rank and file Of
Cherokees by blood are not fighting the whites and
and always have been their friends
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

and prevented the transaction Of business tmid depos
tors welid have become alarmed and In the excitement
might have been started attempted which would
have resulted in brief financial panic. The outside
public and many local people would have looked at only
one phase Of the situations the bank IS closed Those
having their money in these institutions would nave
grown d the results might have been serious
1t sign OF weakness the part of the officials OF
these institutions 1t simply precautionary meas
adept after deberation for the purpose Of
preventing bad situation from possibly becoming
The payments made under protest and the officials
Of these companies will continue to resist the payment
Of the tribal tax against their other places Of business
Muskogee Phoenix
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

Some of the more minute details of the recent naval
battle becoming known. The battle ragged for
distance of 200 miles in the Sea Of Japan So
the craftsmanship of the Japanese gunnes that the
Russian admiral had to change his flagship five times
As the admrals flag run up at the masthead
Ia concentrated fire delivered that sunk the ship
Finally the dag dispensed with and the admiral at
tempted to make his escape torpedo boat which had
white flag Of truce at the masthead and Red Cross flag
at the stern prize left to guard the wounded
admiral with instructions to take hisfe if effort
made by the Russians to recapture their commander
When Admiral Togo first opened fire with broadsides
from his whole eet the detonation violent that
thousands Of the marines had their eardrums broken by
the conclusion of the air. The sea literally blaze
Of fire for two days and two nights Marine experts
of the opinion that navy in the world could meet
the Japanese skill at handling fighting machines
An other naval battles as nothing compared with
this supremey terrible onslaught
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08
GItppeo from Cbe Exchanges.
ne0~SeoSs &~N~N&At t0e~~AA@~A&~~AN&AHa

The Okmulgee aggregation of preyaricators met at
Martins drug store the other evening and talked fish
Dr. Morton was called upon to tell some Of his expert
lie and partner out on Deep Fork fishing
short time ago and had their lines set for catfish One
morning they found the water where they had their
lines set in terrible state of agitation. Something
churning up the water like the propeller of sdewheeler
They got busy and landed channel catfish weighing
ffty-nine pounds Later they dressing the fish
they found wooden box fifteen inches long by about
eight wide and six inches high Opening it they found
a quart Of whiskey. The find was not made known at
the time for fear that charge of booeggng would have
been made against the fish and the booze conscated
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

God bless the girl who works says the Philadelphia
Dispatch She is brave and true and noble She is not
too proud 10 her living ashamed to be caught
at her daily task. She smiles at you from behind the
counter, desk, or printers There is memory
OF her sewing each silent gown She is like brave
mountaiueer already far ~ the precpice climbing
struggling rejoicing The sight Of her should be an in
splation to us all Il is honor to know this girl and
be worthy of her esteem Lift your hat to her young
man. she passes by. iIer hands may be stained by
dshwashng sweeping, factory grease printers ink
but it is honest hand and a helping hand It stays
misfortune from homes supports invalid loved one
maybe it the loving potent shield that protects many
family from the almshouse. This writer knows several
such noble working girls All horror to the brave tolers
God bless aud protect the girl who works.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The Dawes commission, the Indian agent and the In
specor have made il obligatory upon nearly every ctl-
Of the five tribes to visit Maskogee and thus pay
tribute to its upbuidng 1t has been the seat of govern
men since 1890 the time of establishment Of the United
States court for the Indian Territory There will come
time in the course of events when the people of this
great territory win not be compelled pay unjust trib-
ute to the upbudng of town at the instance of the
Interior department
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The man who adds to the tin bucket brigade of his
town is public beneiactor The man who gives whole
lot Of people bunch Of money every Saturday afternoon
atown builder and enough Of his sort Will make any
place In the world grow. II YOU have business that
supports dozen people and still leaves you the right
side Of the ledger YOU all right Factories are the
things need all kinds of factories something that
viii give employment people and that viii money
TO pay them
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

Hard muscles and strong body 90
not depend on the quantity of food
you eat, but on its perfect digestion
and proper assimilation. When you
take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure your sys-
TEN gets all the nurishment out OF oil
the food you eat It digests what you
eat regardless of the condition Of the
stomach and conveys the nutrient
properties to the blood and TISSUES.
This builds up and strengthen the en-
tire system. Kodol cures indigestion,
dyspepsia, belehing, sour stomach,
weak heart etc. Sold by Peoples
Drug Store. dW
- 81 4
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The sentiment Of the ntermarried white people in
tie Cherokee Nation is undoubtedly in favor Of COM
promise IN the adjustment Of their case now being APP
peaed to the Supreme Court Of the United States The
executive committee which met IN this city Monday
reported that those they represented from atous por
tons Of the country almost unanimously in favor Of
such compromise Many leading Cherokees favor the
calling Of an extra session OF the National Council and
passing an act providing for the payment Of the govern
tapprasementa and the withdrawal Of the suit There
several reasons why this popular with both
the Cherokees and the whites Perhaps the most potent
one is that Il would expedite the final settlement
of tribal business whereas to continue TO fight it out
in the courts would mean years Of costly litigation An
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

IN the matter of the collection Of the tribal taxes in
the Creek nation there only questions consider
The law in the case and the method Of collection If
there is law providing for such tax and the method
employed for its enforcement legal there is only one
thing to do 1t does seem however that the collection
of said tax should in all fairness be suspended pending
the decision Of the Supreme Court There little doubt
but the tax is absolutely UNJUST to say the least Of IT,
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The refusal of the merchants Of the Creek Nation to
pay the tribal tax will in all probability be the means
of keeping Secretary Hitchcock in the Presidents cabl-
net to the end Of tribal affairs which means to the end
his under Roosevelt 1t gives him irrefutabe
argument in support Of his policies, The awless ee-
in this territory the people to get the Presl-
dents ear.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The shortest speech MIR. Roosevelt ever made was
when he was governor Of New York state He was re-
viewing the sound money parade day wet and chilly.
delegation Of erockery men swung by and badge Of
the division and small gold cup We're presented to the
governor Mr. Roosevelt accepted the cup with bow
and asked. "IIas anybody a lask2'
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08
FRIENDS OF pEcENcY.

Reputable newspapers do not like to say harsh things
any 1t is mistaken idea that the papers prefer
vfcaton in theirnews columns to ocommendabe articles
Some newspapers may but they few and far between
and the distance between them growing still wider
Nor would any paper that preends to stand for decencY
hesitate for a moment to make every honorable amend
when it is shown that wrong has been done
The newspapes Of today in the opinion of the jack
sonyile Fla Metropolis is the friend and upbuilder Of
the clean people everywhere The reputable citizen has
nothing fear at the hand Of the press On the contrary
the day aids and protects the reputable
and the good that in every community. 1t is only
eydoers and awbreake that need fear the sayings and
influences of the press
They, and they alone, are the ones who gain the in
furious protection OF the ridiculous libel laws that mar
the statute books Of Of the states and hamper the
press in its efforts to Justice and fair treatment
for all classes Of people.-The American Press.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08
Morning Glory butter 25e per ID.

Group is quickly relieved, and
Whooping Cough will not "run its
course II you use The original Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar. This Cough
Syrup is dliIerant from all Others be-
cause it acts on the bowels. You can
not cure Group and Whooplng Cough
until you rid the system OF all conges-
tion, by working of the cold through
a copious action Of the bowels. Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar does tbs,
and cures all Coughs, Group, Whoop-
ing. Cough etc. No opiates. Sold by
A. ?. Owens. d
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The Patterson Mercantile company at Muskokee was
closed by the Indian police yesterday acting under orders
from Inspector George Wright refusal to pay the
tribal tax Warrants issued by the city authorities
and the Indian police arrested and the places Of
business that had been closed again opened The police
are To have a hearing today
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

That Muskogee delegation Of business men who went
to Washington to ask the President to suspend the law
with reference to the Creek tribal tax when they
will know how to sympathse with Indian delegations
which have visited Washington in other days and been
sent home empty handed and humiated
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08
NatIonaI Eneampment d. 4. Z

Denver, Colorado, September !, TO
7, 1905. For this occasion the Frisco
will sell round-tfip tickets to Denver,
Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Col, at
rate of sl3.15. Date Of sale August
30 to Sept. 4, 1905. Return limit
September ~, but extension can be
secured 10y deposit Of ticket with joint
agent and payment Of fee of so cents
at time of deposit. Side trip tickets
to all points Of interest can be had at
rate of one fare for the round trip.
For further particulars see Frisco
agents.
II You want a cab phone 90, day or
NIGHT N2ff
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

Francis +. Lemp will be a worthy successor TO Secre
tary Hitchcock in fact we know of no whe would
not The prospect of getting rid of IItehcocksm makes
the very shine brighter in the Indian Territory and
every citizen will tread the earth with rmer step when
Hitchcock retlre3.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The adysability Of extending the corporate limits Of
Vnita is being discussed With the Badgett and Mars
additions and the settlement northeast of town The popu
laton would be increased about five hundred and the
taxable wealth of the city materially sgeled The adj
vantage be gained by the people living outside the
city limits by being taken in would more than Offset the
taxes that would have be paid With the present rate
of taxation it the desire Of to remain outside for
the present. least but all who interested in the
growth and development Of Ynita willing to be taxed
Besides the school, the water and the light facilities are
worth considering. Willie Halsel college owns one hun
dred and sixty acres Of exceedingly valuable land that
should, and doubtless will eventually be a part Of the
CITY, and for police protection it should be within the
city limits The outlying porptons Of Yinita or
the adjacent property practically without govrnment
or protection. Every is a law unto himself which
condition. in course of time is TO give annoyance
and discomfort to both sides Of the line.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The Trust Companies which have banking business
in connection and which receive deposits acted with
commendabe prudence in paying the tribal tax. These
institutions have the savings of great many people for
safe keeng and had the Indian police taken possession
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

If the present city government payes many square
yards of streets during the next ten months in proper
ton that It has during the two that have passed will
have as much as we begun WITH any way There is alb
solutely nothing better than business administration
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

Il IS the intention Of the Chiean TO offer a series Of
prizes year aggregatng perhaps hundred dollars
for the best lawns In al ten prizes VIII be given,
that more viii enter the contest aud greater number
q prizes 81 awarded
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

Public opinion o Secretary lltctcocs IS expressed In
tie resolutions passed by tie Indian Territory Press
Association may tile end be the means in the hands
Of an All.wise Providence in retiring that gentleman
from the Presidents cabinet
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The collection of the tribal tax in the Greek country
will be watched with interest The United States cir
cult court of appeals has upheld the validity Of the law
under which the collection to be made but the
has been appealed TO the Supreme court.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

from rrafter IN the Indian Territory all the serriest
rot 4 liberal reward wl be given Tor every instance
d such protection That argument las done duty so
long that ID IS very stale.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

Mu kogee is ia the throes Of revolution Secretary
Hitchcock has lred delinquent Greek merchants to
pas the tribal tax and refusal closed tie stores The
mayor of Musogee turn caused the arrest Of the In
dian police. Tie end is not yet
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

than newspaper men anyway; and lar this shop is
concerned here's hoping that it may remain that way.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08
6beVinita Chieftain.
Weekly Edition

The Ynita Cheftain Is published every Thursday
morning at Vinta, Indian Territory II is the oldest
and most extensively read newspaper in the Northern
District 1t is in its twentyhrd year andhas general
circulation throughout the north half OF the Indian Ter
ritory The subscription price of the paper is sl00 q
year, always IN advance postal card will get sample
copy anywere IN the United States.
d. N. dARRS, Editor and Owner.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

Wonder what Too Hot Mellette will do now. The
Department Of Justice SAYS he must and the Muskogee
authorities say he mustn't Verify, life must be a bur
den to william these warm days.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

Tie building Of sidewalks on Canadian avenue began
this morning The good work must 20 on until the re-
motest block in the city may be reached
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

the next sixty days almost good be true but let
MS hope that 1t Is
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The paving Of Wisonstreet is Of those things that
win continue to beagtated until t is accomplished The
only way TO get rid Of that problem is to pave Wilson
street
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

Should Mgssogee escele from the Union on account
q the collection of The tribal taxes She viii have the
advantage of1eF Arkansas river neet which, however,
mas bs Interned b} D. George Wright.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The ear has again decided TO prosecute the war
Most Of the prosecution heretofore has been the part
the laps.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

II Secretary Hitchcock should retire from the Presi-
dents cabinet the type foundries should Immediately
cast larger type for the of Indian Territory news
paper headlines
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

only two involving the collection of tribal taxes
in tile Creek Nation have been taken into tile courts
They, Of course, are TO be considered test cases.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The National Editorial Association has struck Vinita
OF It's itinerary and viii therefore miss the best town in
the territory
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

Judge Raymond will doubtless be interested in know.
ing that the hodeares OF Kansas city have struck
he is a great admlrer of the craft.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

Very few Indian Territory babies this year have been
OF win be named Ethan Allen Hitchcock
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

The latest move IN the Creek Nation TO avoid the
payment OF the tribal can the Creek council to.
gether and repeal the law This be an afterthought
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-06-08

Tue rule still holds good that the most liberal adyer-
tiser secures the lions share Of business