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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26
GUARDED HE SPEAKS
PROTECTED BY DETECTIVES
AND POLICE AT PITTSBURG.
EXCITEMENT PREVAILED
Tillman Bitterly Denounces Euro
peans Who Undertake to
Judge Race Question.

Pittsburg, April 25.-As a pTecau-
tionary measure twenty-five detect
ives and SQUAD of uniformed police
men we're stationed in Carnegie Music
Hall Yesterday during the address OF
Senator Benjamin Tillman of South
Carolina, who discussed the race prob
lem.
Several exciting incidents occurred
during the address, but no trouble re-
suited. Ten negroes were In the
audience. After declaring the races
in the south were gradually becoming
more antagonistic, Tillman called for
a vote Of the audience whether the
negro was the equal Of the white man.
The entire audience except ten
negroes voted in the negative by ris-
ing. One man interrupted Tillman
several times during his address. Till
man had him admit he came from
Europe, and then bitterly denounced
Europeans in America who undertake
to Judge questions concerning this
country.
Tilman declared Booker t. Wash
ington was the harbor OF refuge to
which the people fee when other
places fail, and that Booker 7. Wash
ington was one negro in ten Million
and was half white at that.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26

s. ]. Stuart. a we'll known ODD Eel
low OF Big Cabin attended the festivi-
ties here today.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26
|. 0.O.E. CELEBRATES.
Many Notable Lodgemen Here to
Celebrate the 88th Anniversary
of Odd Fellowship.

Vnita was turned over TO the Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs today, who
are celebrating the s8th anniversary
of the founding Of the l. o. O. f.
On account Of the late arrival OF
trains the morning program with the
exception Of band concerts, was post
poned.
Odd Fellows from all over the sur
rounding country are here, TO join the
local order In the celebration. Every
train into the city this morning
brought a load OF odd Fellows
At 1.s0 this afternoon the Vinita
band gave an open air concert at the
intersection of Wilson street and
Illinois avenue, after which the lodge
men with Vinita lodge, No. 2lS, in
the lead, fell in line and marched to
ounter's park where the real celebra-
tlon was held. There were probably
300 men in line and they made splen.
appearance.
After arriving at the park Mayor
Parks delivered a short addr ess OF
welcome in which he extended the
hospitality of the city TO the |, Q. O.
r. Mr.. Parks address was short, but
to the point and the visitors knew
that Vinita welcomed them.
After Mayor Parks address the
celebration was under the direct
ion Of Capt f. J Barrett, who was tn;
master of ceremonies. Among the
the notable lodge men who were pres
enu and took part in the program
this afternoon we're, Past Grand Mas
tier George Parkinson of Wagner
Deputy Grad Master George W
Mowbray, of Tulsa, and Grand War
den ]. B. Mcdonald, OF this city Eacf
of these gentlemen spoke to the larg'
crowd In attendance
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26
Me jamestown ExhibitiOn.

AS yet Vinita has done nothing to-
ward having an exhibit at the James,
town exposition which will be held at
Norfork, Va, this summer
A. Z. Sterling, representing the
Oklahoma exhibit is in the city today
and says that If Vinita wants space
in the state building in which to ad.
vertise the city, they viii have to get
busy. Stock IS sold at one dollar per
share and the first Oklahoma legisla-
ture will be asked to appropriate
enough to reimburse all persons buy
ing stock. The advertising features
are worth the consideration Of Vinita
business men anG something should
be done at once.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26
4 Favor end support:

Il IlC lElUldUiNC 0iAN ANiOANANN@'
An eight-hour day for all labor.
Exclusion Of Oriental labor from
the United States.
National laws TO suppress manlpu-
lation of the markets in farm prod
ucts, railway and other stocks
Income and inheritance tax.
National legislation to prohibit
railroad and other corporations from
capItalizing in excess OF actual value.
Granting authority to the inter
state commerce commission to ascer-
tain the actual value by inventory OF
the railroads OF the country, for the
purpose of ascertaining the true basis
for fixing rates.
Reduction of tariff on necessaries OF
life and readjustment Of schedule to a
basis which will operate against the
formation and protection of trusts.
Stringent anti. thrust laws with eff
fective provisions and enforceable pen
alties.
A more rigid and effective law
against railroad rebates and discrimi-
nations, which will provide severe
penalties for the guilty.
National encouragement OF the
movement to build and maintain good
roads.
Nomination of all candidates for
office by primary election, including
the first two United States senators
from Oklahoma.
Election of United States senators
by popular vote.
Removal Of restrictions from Indian
lands other than homesteads of full
bloods.
Purchase by the state at fair value
of segregated Indian mineral lands,
and operation thereof for the benefit
of schools.
A fair pro rata of federal buildings
as compared with the most favored of
other states
Improvement of rivers as far as
navIgable within and contiguous to
the state.
The right of Indians to be heard in
court 70 obtain just settlement OF
their claims against the United
States,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26

r. N. Dudley, Of Bluejacket, i
spending this afternoon here.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26
ACTUAL WORK BEGINS ON
VIN|TA BRICK PLANT

That Vinita is to have a vltrlneo
brick plant is no longer doubt d. Yes
terday ten teams were at work lever
ing up the ground for the plant For
obvious reasons the plant was located
lust west of town instead Of near the
old fair grounds, as originally inCend-
ed. There is said to be a great deal
more shale at the new site and it IS
much easier to get it. The plant will
be set up and put in operation as soon
as possible.
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EXPOSITION OPENED BLOCK STATEHOOD
CANNON WILL ENDEAvOR TO
BLOCK STATEHOOD.
FEARS DEMOCRACY WILL WIN
Oklahoma's Vote Might Change Re-
suit of Next Presidential
Election.

Washington, April 2i.-A scheme,
in which Speaker Cannon is the most
prominent figure, to keep Oklahoma
out of the union until after the next
presidential election, is under way
and President Roosevelt has been
asked to join in IT, Oklahoma will be
one of the biggest OF the western
states and she is entitled to TWO sena-
tors and nfe representatives, which
would give her seven votes IN the
electoral college, 1t Is considered as
being within the range Of possibilities
that it's vote might decide the next
presidential election
Wren the Democrats swept Olsla-
homa last year II was a frightful
shockto the very optimistic, but they
had hopes that If they did not carry
Oklahoma, at least the majority would
be small enough to give them light
ing chance in the future.
The Oklahoma Democratic majority
was regarded as being such as TO make
! Il certain that the Republicans had
no chance whatever there In the near
future. Thereupon the leaders began
a scheme. Many Of them are doubt
full Of defeating Bryan next year
unless Roosevelt is the candidate. At
any rate, they do not want to take
any chances. There we're some con-
ferences at which the watchword was
aOklahoma must be kept out Of the
union at any cost"
|
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26
REGULAR MEETING
Of the Commercial Club Tonight
Business of Importance to Come
Before the Meeting.

The Commercial club will meet IN
regular session tonight. Every mem
Der should be present promptly at 3
O'Clock as business of Importance is to
come before the meeting Everyone
who is pushing for the advancemenU
of Vinita is expected. to be there.
Come early and getsa front seat.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26
Chief or POLICE Webb
BEGINS GENERAL CLEANUP

Chief of Police Lee Webb started a
general cleanup of the city last night
by raiding an immoral resort near the
Katy stock yards. Two women, Car
rie Smith and Elsie Redman. and a
man by the name Of Howell, we're ar
rested and taken to jail to await their
trial, which is being heard this after
noon before jury in police court.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26
4 shall Oppose:

Combinations of capital for the pur-
pose of reducing the price Of labor or
its products.
Usurpation by the federal govern
ment of powers granted by the consti-
tuition to the several states.
Campaign contributions from corpo-
rations.
Employment OF child labor.
Any legislation which fosters spe-
cial privilege or promotes private
monopoly.
The principle involved in the meas
ure recently before congress known as
the emergency currency bill. be-
lieve that the issuance Of money is a
function belonging to the general
government and should be exercised
by II.
Upon the principles of Democracy
and the above declarations I ask the
support Of Democratic voters in tie
new state Of Oklahoma for one Of tie
two United States senators from This
state. NJ. L. TURNER.
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Tom Lane is among the Odd Eel
lows here from Alton.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26
COL. ROBERT L. OWEN.

Col. Robert L. Owen of Muskogee is
a candidate for the United States
senate, subject to The Democratic prl-
mary. Colonel Owen is one OF the
best known men in this end OF the
new state. He has been a thorough
business man all his life and has been
immensely successful in all of his un-
dertakings, including journalism and
banking. He was Indian agent for
the Five Civilized Tribes at one time,
and will have a strong following
among the Indians. He Is we'll edu-
Gated, man of unusual ability, an
earnest and energetic worker, a pol
ished gentleman and staunch Demo
crat. Many of The old-time citizens
of vinita, both Democrats and Re-
publicans, have good words to say foE
Mr Owen.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Mcfarland en-
tertained few friends last evening
with supper in honor Of Mrs. Nc
Farland's BIRTHDAY.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26
Postponed.

Owing to the serious illness OF Mr..
Seymour Riddle, the lecture he was
to deliver at the Congregational
church Sunday evening, April 28,
must be indefinitely postponed. We
hope to announce him In the near
future. COMMITTEE MEMS CLUB,
Congregational Church.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-26

w. S. Maloney Of Bluejacket is
mingllng with local Democrats today
in the interest of his candidacy for
county treasurer.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-23

Mrs. J. S. Garyie and Miss Jaqueline
Parker, sisters Of Judge L. f. Parker,
jr., arrived tlis morning from st.
Louis to visit their brother AMI Mrs.
Parker.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-23
WHO SAID aERRYMANpER !

In a recent issue of the Times
Journal, says the Oklahoman, we
find the following
The Oklahoma senate will
stand four Republicans and forty
Democrats. Not quite up to the
constitutional convention IN per
cent. A little over 10 per cent
of the constitutional convention
was Republican while the senate
will be but 9 per cent. What
better evidence is needed of a
gerrymander
Is this an admission of a Re-
publican gerrymander in the for
nation of the constitutional con-
vention delegatorial districts If
not, what does it mean ?
Under a Republican apportion-
ment the Republicans were able
to elect but 10 per cent of the
membership of the constitutional
convention while under a Demo-
cratic apportionment we find that
they are able to elect practically
the same per cent Of the member
ship Of the state senate. Really,
If there was a Democratic gerry
mander, as charged, does it not
seem that the Democrats would
have been able to do better than
this?
The truth is, the so-called
Democratic gerrymander is but a
Republican myth. It exists only
in the minds of partisans who are
hard up for some excuse to ex-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-23

There are in Oklahoma mum
Der Of rather rare minerals, all
of which will IN time become
sources of considerable income
Novaculite, or razor hone rock,
which equals the best Turkish
hone, occurs in the Kiamichi
mountains in the southeastern
part of the state. Tripoli, used
for filters and polishing powder
occurs in the northeastern cor
ner near the Missouri line. In
the Wichita mountains occur ura-
mum earth and other rare sub
stances. So far nothing has
been done to develop these pro,
ducts, but as soon as their pres
ence becomes better known they
will form the basis Of flourishing
industries. -Oklahoman.
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The Daily chisftain.

sS The chisffafn Publishing Cowpaay, Publish
sysoffhe Dafly ami Weekty Chieffair.
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Beautiful Picture tree.

Farm Progress, big monthly ayr :
cultural paper, devotedto the interests
of the American farmer, his home and
industries, is giving awaf free with
every three-year subscription beauti-
ful fruit picture, size 22x29 inches,
entitled Natural Fruits This is
a beautiful picture, in six colors, and
makes handsome dining-fo NJ 0rna-
nent. Send 30 cents for a three-year
subscription or three one-year sub
scriptions today. Address all orders to
Farm Pr gress, st. Louis, Mo.
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When the President runs into
that bunch of Oklahoma Office
seekers, statehood busters, and
ditto boomers at Washington and
begins to listen to their tale of
woe he will wish he was back in
the Louisiana cane brakes wrest-
ling with that cinnamon bear that
run off with his "snort. "-Phoe-
nix.
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Death Of a Noted Citizen.

As the Arrow goes to press word
was received Of the death Of w. a..
Duncan at his home at Park Hill six
miles south Of Tahlequah. "Uncle
Watt, as he was famillarly called by
all who knew him, was one Of the old
time citizens Of the Cherokee nation,
and had lived to see many changes in
the history OF his country aud his peo-
pie. He has been honored aud trust.
ed many times with offices within the
gift of his fellow citizens aud never
was the trust betrayed. He was a
good man, honest and sincere in his
convictions and his loss will be felt
keenly throughout the nation
Tahlequah Arrow.
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wednesday vrr1rA, OKLA. Oct. %

It is told on Chief Spybuck Of
Shawnee tribe that he drank a
gallon of bluepaint and the Mus
kogee Phoenix remarks that the
old chief ought to add few
pints Of varnish to his bill Of fare
and acquire a hard oil inside
finish.
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plain the lack Of Republican
votes. The fact that the relative
strength of the two parties is
practically the same in the forth
coming legislature as it was in
the constitutional convention
proves this beyond peradvent-
ura.
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]. r. Brewbaker OF eonardville,
Kas.. is assisting at tie Katy station
during the absence Of R. D. Cockrell.
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Entered at the Post 0aaee at-Vinita, indian Tor
ritory as sSecond-class Mail Matter
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OFFICIAL PAPER OF CHEROKEE NATION
For publishing Leases and Sales OF Lands Al
otted 10 OF Inherited BY fullblood Cherokee
Indians.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-30
CABLE.

Miss Hilda Gustafson returned to her
home i'll Moline Wednesday after max
ing a few days visit at the home of
her father +. o. GustafsOn.
Mr. and Mrs. Bloom and two chill
dren left for their home i'll Chicago
Monday after making a two weeks
visit at the home of Mrs. Bloom >
brother, \. r. Stein.
Mrs. Lille Dawson is visiting with
friends i'll Cable and vicinity.
Miss Gertrude Wooley returned home
Friday after having made an extended
visit with relatives in Coal Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Atkinson returned tC
| their home in Cuba. ILL.,, Saturday al
ter making weeks visit with relatives
and friends in Gable and Shcrrard
Mrs. Charles Barton and children
were visiting relatives in Coal ValleN
the past week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-30
WATERFOWL.

Miss Myrtle Arenschield left for !
visit with her brother, Charles, i'll Chi
cago.
Miss Elzina Smith of Hampton Wis
tied her sister, Mrs George Direen,
Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Wilson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Rank, with their families
spent Sunday here with Frank Kelley
and family.
Mrs. Sheldon Chichester and Ms.
Dan Lucas of Moline visited here Sat
urday evening with Mrs. L. q. Ans
brook.
Mrs. G. L. Peterson entertained Sat
urday at her home Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Boilweg and children of Mt. Vernon,
H., Mr. and Mrs. y. D. Cox. of East
Moline and Miss Ethel Cox of Silyis.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Allsbrow re.
turned last week from Il visit with
their daughter, Mrs. Nellie Trout of
Galesburg.
George Stang and family spent Sun.
day in Moline the guests of Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Charles CrOnimiller.
/ Dave Schafer and wife of Yuma
spent Sunday with Mrs. Schafer's par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. George Allsbrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelley enter
tanned at their home last Friday Mrs
| Grace Lamar of ST Paul. Mrs. Fred
Renter and daughter, Marguerite q
Chicago. Mrs Julia Flannerv of Dav
export and the Misses Marguerite
Adelman and Louella Kelley of Molinr
The Misses Helen and Lusteen Mus
grove of East Moline were the guests
Sunday of Lelah Ansbrook.
Mrs. Muckel of Davenport spent Sat
urday night and Sunday with h
daughter, Mrs. Brown, on Campbell
Island.
Miss Marguerite Brown and NJ:
Blanchard who together with a party
are camping on Campbells islanC
spent Sunday i'll Davenport.
Bruce Ellis entertained George Bale
from Buffalo, Iowa, Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Nichols is selling he
household goods and expects to leay
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-30
EAST MOLINE.

Ernest Pallis of Peoria was an East
Moline caller Sunday.
Mrs. Alex Milleon has returned from
4 visit at Presumption.
John Avery is building new house
on Fourth street
Mrs Klingabiel is visiting her SIS
ter in Rockford this week.
Mrs. J. NJ. Stevens who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. i. A. Williams
has returned to her home i'll Walnu;
Ill.
The old Root & VandervOort factory
has changed hands and is new being
fitted up for breakfast food and mil
ing plant to be know as the North
western Consolidated Milling company
Mrs. Ida Bcdsley has resigned he
position as night operator at the telG
phone office to take effect Aug. l.
Mrs. Ingles who is visiting he,
mother has tonsilitis.
Mr.. Haas of Coal Valley is visiting
his daughter Mrs. Fritchie.
Mrs. Lizzie Terry and Grandma
Terry of Moline called on Mrs. Wiley
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Fritchie of Coon Rapids is Wis
iting her brother and family at the city
hotel.
Lois Detwiler of Aledo is visiting
Margaret Wiley.
Roy Miner Of Trenton, Mo. spen
Sunday at the home of c. f. Williams
Mrs. Bauman and children of Sou
Rock Island spent Sunday afternoon a
| the city hotel.
Miss Mary WcGman Of Chicago i
the guest of her sister Mrs Abraham.
son.
Miss Bcntncr of Geneseo is VISITING
| her sister Mrs StonebCrg
Mr. and Mrs. barrow spent Sund3'
at Mrs. Darrow's home in Colona.
Alden Winton has gone to TrcntoG
Mo. where he has employment.
Mrs, Henry Of Rockford is visitin
her sister Mrs. Palmer on the riv2
road.
| Charles Everson of Galesburg is Wis
iting his brother Fred Evcrson.
Mrs VIII McKaufsky and Mrs. FIR
Zeigler are visiting their grdndmothe
in Rapids City.
The Misses Lutt will move this wee
into the George Sarguison house
north OF the tracks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-30
DAVENPORT

TWO Cases of SnaIIpox-Dr Holm
w ,ru11or ,oo,, ho.,,t,, a.. lie.
"''''' ''~''' --0'''''' M ''''>''
ered TWO new cases OF smallpox EesIar-
day and had both patients removed i'll
the Black Maria to the pest house.
They are Oscar Wilcox, 10 East Fifth
street and Assam Vaughn, 22G East
Fourth street. Both are co!ored gen
tlemen.
o
Goes to settendorf Church.-Rey. y
J.Peiffer, who has been assistant at s..