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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-03
PLATT A LIFE-sAvER.
Senator's Advice Brought Friend to
See boy Of Living.

did You ever hear how Senator
Platt saved Ashley w. Coles life?"
asked one Of the amen corner regu-
lars
While Ashley Cole was railroad
commissioner he went to Platt's apart
ments and said, Senator, you know
that | have been suffering from rheu-
matism In the small OF my back for
about five years. The pain has almost
driven me mad. | have suffered tor
lures. / have tried a score Of doe
tors, going from one to the other as
each failed to give me relief. Recs 1tly
| have thought Of suicide as tie only
escape, and have come to conrult
with you, my closest friend, on that
very subject.
sSuicidel' said Plat. Stuff and
nonsense. Before you think seriously
of passing in your checks, why not 70
uptown and see the man who has done
such wonders with my crippled legs?'
Cole hadn't mucn faith in the ex-
pert, but agreed to call on him to sat
isfy his old friend, the senator.
rheumatism, chr said the expert,
as he examined Coles back. I guess
not. Just lean over this chair.
Cole complied. The expert struck
him powerful blow on the back and
commanded him to straighten up
How is the pain? he asked.
It's gone said Cole with shout
Of Joy.
1t was merely dislocated muscle
and Cole did not commit suicide
New York American.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-03
Gas Well Burning.

The gas we'll nine miles northeast Of
Collinsville, owned by J. Q, Noble,
which took fire two weeks ago is still
burning. Men are engaged digging a
tunnel and it is hoped that the flames
will be cut off within a few days 1t is
estimated that 50, 900, 900 cubic feet Of
natural gas is being consumed by the
flames every "a hours. II it is not
gotten under control soon the Interior
department will take steps to have 1t
done. Experts say that when the fire
is cut off the well .ill destroy other
gasers IN mat vicinity.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-03
FATAL HORSE TRADE.
Charles Arnold Killed Man Who
Swindled Him Makes no Effort
to Conceal His Indentity.

Perry, Okla, Oct 3.-Chas. Arnold,
charged with killing horse trader
named Riggs, at Wellington, Kansas,
Friday morning, has been arrested
here and is being held In the county
jail for the Kansas authorities.
Arnold makes no effort to conceal his
connection with the killing but told
the officers this straight story.
II am 20 years old. live ten miles
southwest Of Wellingnton- | bought a
pair Of mules from Riggs who Is
professional horse trader and paid him
S275 for the team on the guarantee
that they we're sound. They were not
as represented and then went to
aim and he refused to return the
money and take back the mules. In
the argument which followed shot
him with IS Smith s. Wesson re-
volver. / don't know how many times
shot. / was scared and jumping on
my horse started south. / learned af
he died, / met a farmer
25 miles south and he drove me TO
there / changed teams and
came on to Tonkawa. From there l
,ame to Billings and en- to Perry
where / was arrested"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-03

W. Fl. Darrough, United States
marshal for the Northern district of
Indian Territory, considers the coDdi-
tion a serious one, and says that he
knows OF no way TO solve the matter.
1T will take time, and lots of 1t, |"
said Marshal Darrough, TO get things
into good running shape after state
hood llas been declared, and for this
reason just what is to be done with
the United States prisoners after my
authority ceases is question yet to
be determined
zone thing is certain" said he,
''the prisoners not generally considered
in the Federal class now legally held
as Federal prisoners cannot be held
without authority from the counties
to which they will belong, after the
flag Of statehood is unfurled, unless
some provision can be made immedi-
ately after midnight on the date when
Federal authority ceases. TO care for
and feed the prisoners Is response
bility that no will care to, or have the
to assume"
Just what the outcome will be is a
matter which will be watched with a
great deal of interest by the people Of
the new state, as well as by those of
other states, the situation taking
of any that has ever been
brought to the attention of our people,
The prisoners now confined in the
Federal jail here number lab, and they
Ire charged with almost every offense
known to the criminal calander.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-03
PLAY A TRUMP GARD.
Telegraph Companies Must Open
All Offices by October 9TH, or
Lose Their Franchise.

According to a dispatch from Guth-
rie, Oklahoma, the Postal and VEST
ern Union Telegraph companies have
only seven days to get their wires in
condition to handle the business prop
erly. Since the strike Of photographers
these companies have been unable to
give the public decent service and the
people have just right to appeal to
the courts for better service. Under
the laws the companies can be depriv-
ed Of their franchise If they do not
furnish proper service and II this is
not done within seven days. Attor-
ney W. o. Cromwell will bring suit to
take up the franchises now held by
these corporations.
The ultimatum is the result Of the
petition Of striking telegraphers who
secured a mass OF evidence purport-
ing to show that neither company has
been handling public business in a
satisfactory manner since the general
strike.
The demand made by the attorney
general is that the wire companies
handles messages offered them "at
whatever cost 2 It means that all
the offices now closed in Oklahoma
must be opened before October and
that those which are now being oper.
ated with depleted forces must be
filed with competent men.
Under the terms of the attorney
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-03
Ship Sinking In ouIckaand.

Broadside on the sands Of the west
coast the big Kosmos liner Sesestris
Is bleaching in the sun, d helpless
wreck, frustrating every attempt to
move her from the quicksand IN which
she daily sinks lower and lower until
in the course Of time she viii probably
be completely swallowed The last
and final attempt to save the valuable
ship was made by the Anubis. one Of
the Kosmos ships, now IN this port.
The Sesestris went aground at Ocos.
Peru, about six months ago, and due
to her having lost her anchor. al.
though she struck head on. she has
been washed by the waves until she
has swung around broadside and Is
now high and dry on the beach.
It is possible at all times to board
her without wetting ones feet, and at
low tide she is completely out OF the
water. There were at times rumors
Of her being converted into a hotel.
Seattle Times.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-03
SECRETARY TO
GOVERNOR HASKELL

It is semi-officially announced that
Governor-elect Charles N. Haskell has
chosen J. E Wyands Of Muskogee to
be his private secretary. Mr.. Wy
ands is chairman Of the Muskogee
county board Of commissioners, an ap.
pointee of the constitutional conven-
tion, and was chosen a member by the
convention Of the supreme state cleo
tion board which was knocked ont by
the supreme court decisions. During
the campaign he was in charge Of the
Democratic speakers bureau.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-03
Mistakes Of pruu Clerks

There is one loss sustained ~
druggists that very few people know
about" said the experienced clerk
THAT is In the prescriptions that have
to be made over, the same as clerks.
stenographers, writer's and artists. no
matter how painstaking. frequently
have to do their work over. The most
careful drug clerk in existence is
bound to make mistakes sometimes in
measuring and mixing.
He may pour in too much Of some
kind Of liquid or sift in too much Of
certain powder. In most cases the
would not really affect the
value OF the medicine, but the con
scientious clerk isnt going to take
any chances Of ngrderlng anybody, So
he throws away the whole mixture
and makes up another prescription.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-03
ARE WORLDS FINEST STABLES.
Most Luxurious Horse Quarters on
Earth to Be Found in Newport.

No one feature Of Newport extrava-
gance more clearly shows the mint
of money lavished on this playground
of millionaires than the wonderful
stables attached to every establish
ment. says the Broadway Magazine.
Take, for instance, the o. H. p.
Belmont villa. It has a stable for its
ground floor Of such dimensions that
coach and four can drive in, turn
about and drive out again, 1t con
tains the most elaborate equipment
of carriages and harness in the world:
its walls are decorated with rare old
prints and blue-ribbon prizes. The
estates Of the brothers Vanderbilt
Alfred ana Reginald, at Sands Point
are veritabie villages Of stables. AS
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-03

HOw wiIl the states prisoners
get their breakfast the next morn
ing after the governments author
ity ceases?
Into whose charge will the state s
prisoners be giUen?
What, if any, provisions can be
made BY the counties from Which
prisoners are now held as federal
prisoners; to hold and feed them
until such a time as they can pro-
Uide jails for the caring Of their
Own criminals when statehood is
finally declared?
What is to preUent the attorneys
representing the uarious prisoners
from being on hand and through
hGebas corpus proceedings secure
the liberty of their client, on the
point that the government author
ity no longer exists and that their
client cannot be held to the state
under an indictment found BY the
Federal authorities who no longer
have jurisdiction OUer prisoners not
charged Nth DiOIating federal larOs?
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-10-03
4 FEW QUESTIONS
Who VIII be Responsible for the
Government Prisoners When
Statehood is Adopted ?

What will be the disposition OF the
prisoners held In the Federal jails at
this place, Muskogee, South McAlles-
ter land Ardmore, belonging to the
various districts when the statehood
flag is run to the masthead is burn
ing question that is puzzling those In
authority, as we'll as the public gener-
ally.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17
500 REWARD 500

The readers of this paper will be pleased
10 learn that there is at least one disease
that science has been able to cure in all it,
stages. and that Catarrh. Hail. Catarrh
Cure II the only positive cure now known
To the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires a con
stitutional treatment. Halls Cntarrh
Cure Is taken internally, acting dir.cth
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system, thereby destroying the foun-
dation OF the disease, and giving the pa
tient strength by building up the consti-
tuition AND assisting nature in doing
it's work. The proprietors have So much
faith in its curative powers that they Of
Ter One Hundred dollars for any case that
lt fails To cure.
send for list Of teetimonals.
Address: +. J. CHENEY n Co. Toledo @
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
zion
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17
STAFFORD
Court Mites Special Teen 10 he Held
Personals.
Stnfiord { IL. VI. Sept. lath.

Stafford G H.. Va. sept. 18th.
Additional court notes since last rrpoit {.
Comm"nWrath " VIM. At~l. getting
goods nnd"' inl-e pfrtense. Jury verdict
not guilty.
Clerk Ordered t. put new in
dies in minute book of Circuit Court and
III n Docket No !
Harrison ~ II rim .heriI ordered
To pay auounUln h'- hant-. pruceeds of
attached prpI"rty.oN.r uChrk uf Court.
who Is directed to p3lv h'linnce over TOD
L. Garrison or to \ I Emhr.v. his at
torncy, after drducting c,f~t Of suit.
Armstrong and us -. Kennedy and
wiie. Issue ont ui chhncefy. Judgment
for defendant
X. Lee Dodi appointed Justice 81 Peace
Tor Hart wood District. To- iilih. vacancy
caused 10y the resignation Of II II. l.
Chichester
Commonwealth ". Grinusea. appeal
withdraw. Tie magistrates ludg-
mrut of $50 90 stands with cost
4 special term was ordered for tho both
OF September. 1901. fur transaction of
such business and trial uf such cn-r- a.
may be- brought before it,
Mr.. Boswell Al-nr. uf 4 Richmond. who
has been visiting his nephew Mr. T. :
Moon. has gone To upper Staff lrd to
visit fri-nd- There
Miss MARY X Green has gorrfl I.urnv.
Page county. h-r, she \, 90. visit FRIEND :
during the winter.
Miss Esther Bryan. who hl- heru stay
ing here for the last ten DAYS, returns To-
Richmond saturday evening
Misses Lucy Morton and Ethel Me-.
SWeeu, " ho have been visiting th. family
OF Mrs. NJ II. Morton. at Brooke. hay,
returned To their home in Washington.
Mr.. Wesley Ball was taken seriously
til last night, but r. no~ more comiorta
ble under the medical attention ,i ur
Payne
Miss Grace Woodbridge. who hos heer
visiting the family Of Mr. John VI Green
has returned 10 the Burg"
Miss Virginia Henderson. of Onvilie
Va. has been III fpr some time and nn
other member oi her family has t,phoi,
fever. This family. although herrt. for,
in comfortable circumstances. il now in
straitened circumstances owing To Ions
long continued illness
Board of Supervisors meet lth Mon
day in September, 1907.
Scrhiler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17
For over Sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their childr "a
while teething, with perfect success.
IL soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Ii will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists In
every part of the world. Twenty
five cents bottle. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. W.nslow's Soothing
Svrup." and take No other
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act. June Both, 1906. Serial Number
1898.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17
NOTES FROM HICKS STORE

Hicks Store, Va. Sept 14th. 1907.
Mrs. NJ. q. Whitlock and Susie Harris
accompanied 10y X. '. Harris. were bus
ihess callers at the Court House Wednes-
day.
MIR. and Mrs J. A. Harris are moving
In their new home.
Mr.. B. G.. Dickerson paid the Rprg a
Tying visit Wednesday.
Mr.. NJ q. Hicks is pushing his neu,
dwelling To completion.
The farmers are busy cutting corn and
pulling fodder. Wheat seeding will be
late, owing to the corn being late. and a
small crop will be seeded.
Our roads are bad and we hear of
horses and mules being thrown down in
holes and being crippled. How long are
we To hear the cry, bad roads, and " hat
becomes Of the road tax?
MIR. W. 5. Spindle, who left us some
time ago, we hear has settled In the
western part of West Virginia We wish
him success.
We learn that Mr.. Wakeman will soon
move his saw mill on his farm. where he
owns "a fine tract of timber
Labor is very scarce and high. Farm
ers have To pay from 81 to$l % per dav.
We see no way for the farmers but to
buy machinery to do the work and LET
the labOrer 40 with the mills.
Mr.. W. b. Foster and Mr.. Ed Tomp-
son have been buying up cattle for the
past few weeks.
We see that our worthy friend, Mr.. J.
III. Mills, will reside in youE city. Mr..
Mills IL "a fine man and IL much liked in
his old neighborhood.
Nouao
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17
STAFFORD NOTES
STAFFORD Co. Va. Sept. 14th. 1907.

Stafford Co, Va, Sept. 14th, 1907.
Mr. and Mrs. j. NJ. Hewitt, OF Wash.
ington, have returned home after a
pleasant visit to her father, Mr.. j. W.
Christie. in Stafford. They were accom-
panied back by Miss Halle Christie.
Miss Nellie Montonye, of Gilletts, Pa,
was a visitor at the home of Mr.. j. W.
Christie few days ago.
Miss Ada Arlington and Mr.. David
Arlington. both of Stafford Store, visited
their cousins, the Misses Christie, at
Edgewood, Va, a few days ago.
Mrs. Julian Brewer, who has been III,
is convalescent.
Mrs. Lee Brewer and her sister, Miss
sadie Beach, OF Camden, n. j., are visit
ing their father. Mr.. Beach, in Stafford.
Miss Eva Beach has as her guest Miss
viola suddarth. of Washington. Miss
suddarth expects to go to California In
a short time. "''' ~
Mrs. Al. Limerick, who has been M for
some time at her home near Lance p n
il much improved. w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

To the Voters Of Stafford aud King
George Counties.
At the solicitation of many friends. and
believing that my past experience i'm tb,.
Legislature will enable me 10 be more
eihcient IN my services to my people than
have heretofore been. announce my
candidacy Tor the Legislature from the
legislative district composed Of the coun-
Ties OF Stafford and King George. subject
To the action of the Democrats OF said
district in "a primary election. should one
be Necessary. pledge myself. if elected
TO devote my best efforts to the promo
ton OF the interests OF my constituents.
r. &. l.. Noucure
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

To the Voters of Chancellor District.
Spotsylvania County:
NJ the request of number of voters.
hereby declare myself n candidate for
the hlicc Oi supervisor for Chancellor dis
trlct aud will be grateful for your sup
port. Ii | shall be elected promise a
faithful and impartial discharge of the
duties of said office to the best OF nv
ability. Election Nov. 9TH, 1907.
f. G. Inislon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17
CARD

To the Voters OF Livingston District.
At the request Of many friends, | here
by announce myself candidate for IT,
election for the office OF Supervisor Nov.
>, 1907.
Thanking you for your kind favor con
ierrd upon me in the past, and asking
for your support in the coming election,
promise il re-elected, to discharge the
duties OF the office impartially. To the
best OF my ability, without fear or favor.
Respectfully,
td W L. Waite
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17
till d..

To the Voters OF Courtland District.
Spotsylvania County:
Fellow Citizens-At the solicitation Of
a number Of voters | hereby announce
myself "a candidate for the office of super
visor Tor Courtland district and respect
fully ask your support. Should il he
your pleasure 10 el'ct me proussse To
reward your confidence by faithful dis
charge OF the duti's of said office accOrd-
ing Ia the best of my ability.
Very r~p'ctfully,
kobt. A. Blanton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

To the voters of Spotsylvanin county.
At the request of good many of my
friends, hereby announce myself "A cam.
dldate Tor p-clr-tion for thu office of
Treasurer. Thanking YOU for the Kind
support and confidence OF the pnSf and
promising if elected to discharec the
duties oi the oiiic, impariiallyt to the best
Of my ability, Respectfully.
'u ". g. Dillarl.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

To the Voters of Stafford County:
! most respectfully annoumc. that lam
a candidat" for the niiic.of eourty fr,..,.
urcr, election Nov. 9th i,,l ihnt nav
.Niru"nce az commissioner of r.v.rri,
mas qualified uc fully for tho position
ana u % Is your pleasure to ol.et ,nr. /
promis" "a faithful and impartial dis
clmrgr oi thrduti'~ attending said nfi,.
tp ID. ". tDukk.N
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

To the voters of Spotsylvania County.
hereby announce myself "a candidatc
ior the office of Communw-alth's Attor-
nrN, and respectfully solicit the support
oi my iellow-citizcus If should hn
elected promise To discharge the duties
oi said office TO the best OF my ability.
Respectfully.
IhoN1 T. Stok,l,y Coleman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia.
n combination of natural digests1nts and
vegetable acids, digests the food itself
and gives strength and health to the
stomach. Pleasant to take. Sold by NJ.
NJ. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

Nearly all cough Cures, especially those
that contain opiates, are constipatibg.
kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup con
tsins no opiates and acts gently on the
bowels. Pleasant TO take. Sold by NJ.
NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17
To THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
COUNTY

desire to announce my candidacy for
the position of treasurer of Stafford cnun-
ty IN the election in November. / solicit
your support and promise if elected Ia
faithfully perform the duties Of the Office.
sl-Itd W. y. k.hmN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

To the voters of Chancellor District.
Spotsylvania county.
| announce myself candidate for
Supervisor for Chancellor District. and
II elected will serve the people to the best
of my ability.
Yours truly.
tlll d. ]. L. E1ippo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17
Great Fair
AT
Fredericksburg, Va.
Sept. "a, Is, 70, 'O7

Round trlp on all stations from Rich
tn"nd ANA Washington at one fare plus
25c., good from Did to 2Gth. on II + a
i. Il. H.
l.. +. 4 II. Il. R-Round trip from
Orange and intermediate stations. fare
one way.
Special rates from all wharves on Ran
pahannock river by Md, Del 4 Va. Ry.
steamers.
Great attractions. exciting races thrill
ing balloon ascensions. charming music,
with full line of exhibits in all depart
mcnts. The seed corn exhibit and lee
ture thereon are attracting farmers in all
directions and the present win exceed
any former exhibit, the lecture by an ex-
pert from the Agricultural Department
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

Don't neglect your stomach. At the
hrst indication oftrouble take sometbing
that will help it along in it's work digest,
ing the food you eat. Kodol For Ind.
gestlon and Dyspepsia will do this. Sold
by NJ. N. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announc" myself candidate
Tor reelection to the office of sheriff Of
Spotsylvania and promise if elected a
faithful discharge of the duties OF the of.
fee. Jas. L. TURNKEY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

To the Voters of HARDWOOD District
Stafford County.
hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor the office OF supervisor and ask
your support Respectfully,
nOVl j. " Hall
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

When a man knows better than to in
vest his money so as not To lose all of it
he has already gone aud done IT,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

To the voters OF Spptsl lvania and Frcd
ericksburg:
As n candidate for the HOUSE of p.le.
gates from this legislative distrirt ash
your support at the November election
should be- elected will leave nu stone
unturped TO advance the int.r.-t- nf
both county and city during the session
oi the Legislature. Your aid viii ac sin
cerely appreciated.
Respectfully.
20 L. N.l,nnDr l,n..lr..--
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-17

when girl won't deceive her father
about her beaux she hasn't any iather.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-27
STEREOJOKY.

''It's mad world, my masters" If you need any proof of this, notice those about you afflicted with stereoto- ky. The other day Dr. Allen McLane Hamilton, distinguished alienist and costly 'expert," testified that he found man he was directed to examine suffering from stereotoky, a form of dementia that leads him to repeat certain words and sentences over and over again.
 This poor man is going to stay in an asylum and not be allowed to re- ceive visitors who can hear him make his repetitions. But there are enough stereotokists, or stereotokiacs, outside, You can see and hear them almost anywhere, and they will be especially visible and audible as soon as politics becomes lively Next year the country will be swarming with them, and they will be repeating certain words and sentences until everybody is tired. Stereotoky is indeed sad and sad- dening affiiction.