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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-03
VERMONT BUILDING AT JAMESTOWN.

visit to the Vermont building. Here
there will be for distribution beautiful
booklet illustrating Vermont industries
and Vermont scenery. This will be a
book of about 80 pages, filled with views
of all kinds and with the text every way
suitable for the purpose for which it was
intended.
The Commission is making historical
exhibit in the Historical Building. and
invite contributions for this exhibit of
anything which would be of interest.
They have arranged to have the Sugar
Makers association provide splendid
exhibit of our maple sugar industry in
the Pure Food Building, and are also
making an extensive exhibit of our
quarrying and mineral resources in the
building of Mines and Metallurgy. This
will be very complete and will show up
these industries in a. remarkable way.
Then Vermont has great space in the
States Exhibit Building, and this the
commission wish to fill with anything of
interest regarding the State of Vermont,
and they ask especially for this exhibit
anything which may be of interest, such
as agricultural products of all kinds;
native woods; grains; wool, or any SINH
lar products. In order to make this
exhibition what it should be they must
ask the hearty cooperation of the people
of the state and their assistance in secur-
ing the necessary exhibits, and they
therefore, ask you as citizens of the State
if you know of anything suitable for any
of these exhibits to communicate with
some member of the Commission more
especially with c. S. Forbes, Sec, St.
Adams, VT, and this should be done as
soon as possible.
They can only say that they are trying
to do a great deal of work with an
extremely small appropriation, and in
order to be successful in this undertaking
they must have your assistance as
above
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-03
Complete License Returns.

The two towns which held belated
town meetings, Reading and Windsor,
complete the returns of the license vote
in the state. Reading voted no license,
while the result of the vote in Windsor
was tie. There are 33 license towns
and cities in the state, or four more than
last year. The total yes vote this year
is Is, 204 and the total no vote 27,173,
a majority of 1898 for no license. In
1906 the total license vote was 1886,
and the total no license vote, 27 9O4,
giving no license majority OF 9,969.
In 1906, 300 towns and cities voted yes
and PIG voted no, one town, Leicester,
failing to vote on the question.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-03
BeQuest for Dartmouth.

BY the terms of the will of Thomas P.
Salter, former New York merchant and
member of an old Portsmouth family,
the residue of the estate, amounting to
probably $500, 900, is left to Dartmouth
college. Of this sum $4,000 is set aside
to establish two scholarships for deserv-
ing students from Portsmouth, and fail
ing such, from Rockingham county.
Charles H. Batchelder Harry E. Boyn-
ton and the superintendent of schools are
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-03
PRESS COMMENT.

The career of the late John S. Holden is
another illustration of what boy with
the right stuff in him can do even
if has nothing but his hands with which
to make a start. His life was a triumph
of industry, perseverance and straight
forwardness, backed up by good habits,
honesty and politeness, These are the
essentials of success and young man
should make no mistake Bennington
Banner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-03
New BeatitudeS.
For the Grenell Calendar.)

CFor the Grenfell Calendar)
Blessed are they that heal, for theirs is
the royalty of service.
Blessed are they that cleanse and clothe
the body, for they give the soul chance.
Blessed are they that teach the dignity
of labor, for they shall degenerate the
earth.
Blessed are they that hunger and battle
for Justice, for they are brothers OF the
Christ.
Blessed are the cheermakers, for they
shall be called sons of the morning.
i Herbert A. Jump.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-03

Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew is spend
ing $4,000 to distribute his speeches
delivered in the last Congress among his
New York constituents. His letter of
resignation would be read more cheer
fully, but it never comes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-03

Entered at the ST. Cohnsbury post office as
second-class mail matter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-03
Still Loafing in Caledonia County.

If Jack London, the writer, should
make a journey through Vermont today
he would not have to imagine that we
sentenced Migrants to ninety days in the
quarries, as he did when travelling
through the state dozen years ago. He
could now actually see DRINKS serving out
a Jail sentence swinging an ak or pulling
saw. Maybe, too he will see them
working on the roads, Hardwick
Gazette.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-03
Our Philippine Policy.

Hon. Henry c. Ide was the guest Of
the Fitchburg Board of Trade and Mer-
chants Association at their recent ban
quet and gave the principal address of
the evening. His concluding remarks
were severe and well-deserved arraign-
ment for the Senate for their injustice
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-03

made selfperpetuating committee of
awards. The remainder of the bequest
may be expended as the trustees of the
college may deem judicious. If buildings
are erected, they shall be marked by
tablets signifying that they were pre-
sented by "Thomas P Salter of Ports
mouth. N. H."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-03
Our Jamestown Commission.

The gentlemen having Vermont's
interests at the Jamestown exposition
in charge are evidently attending to
business, and the state will be present at
the big show to at least limited extent.
Now that we are really in for space at
Norfolk, it is to be hoped that Vermont
manufacturers and producers will take
hold in earnest and see that visitors to
the Southern exhibition are given as
comprehensive an idea of what we can
do as the appropriation will permit
Ludlow Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-03

towards the Filipinos The former
governor of the islands said,
while the work in the islands has
been carried on by our officials there with
whole hearts and lofty devotion to the
great purpose for which we have declar-
ed ourselves to be in the islands
when we look at home we must
all have sense of shame that in certain
particulars the Congress of the United
States has failed to rise to its duty and
to fulfil the lofty declarations OF altruism
in which we have INDUCED. The tobacco
trust and the sugar trust and the ship
ping and railroad interests have so tar
been more effective in controlling con-
gressional legislation relating to the
Philippines than have the principles OF
justice and fair dealing
Senators and representatives from
Massachusetts have had, am glad to
say, no hand or part in this work OF
spoliation. They have, through thick
and thin, stood for the right. 1t is no
fault of theirs that a bill which passed
the House of Representatives by an I'M
mense majority, and which represents
the real sentiment of the people, has been
tied up by Senate committee, and re-
fused even the poor grace ola hearing IN
the Senate.
In this respect we are treating the
Filipinos precisely as Great Britain
treated the American colonies before the
Revolution. We are undertaking to
stihe the industries of the islands by
arbitrary and unjust trade regulations,
which treat the Philippines as domestic
territory for the purposes of the coast
wise shipping trade, and as foreign terri
tory for the purposes of Importation into
the United States and sale here OF import
ant products of the islands. This is an
injustice of the rankest kind, and one
that the conscience OF the American
people will not tolerate"
Congratulations to the thriving
village of Hardwick for following St.
Tohnsbury's example and stopping the
sale of one per cent beer. The resolu-
tions looking to this end were unani-
mousy adopted and the new bylaws
went into effect Monday. Bellows Falls
and Newport have called special village
meetings to take the same action and
here's hoping it will be unanimous there
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew is spend
ing $4,000 to distribute his speeches
delivered in the last Congress among hi
New York constituents. His letter 0
resignation would be read more cheer
/ fully, but it never comes.
The New York World says the onl,
u problem now on the Presidents hands i
r to keep the convention from dominating
S him, and that this is the only defeat he il
4. I.1x.i,. -, c,,tla-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16
OLD Chief DEAD
Jonathan BIaCkfeather, Last
Chief Of Shawnees, Died
Here Yesterday.

Jonathan Blackfeather, aged SO
years, died at the family home in this
city Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock af
ter one weeks illness.
He came to the Indian Territory
with the Shawnees in 1875 from John
son county, Kansas, where he was
born, and was one of the leading and
most prominent members Of his tribe,
having served as their last chief for a
term Of four years.
He is survived by his wife and one
daughter, the only child, wife Of Will
lis Bluejacket Of Bluejacket
Tire funeral took place from the
residence this afternoon at 2 O'Clock,
conducted by Rev. Mccullough, after
which the remains were buried in the
city cemetery
Mrs Blackfeather, the old chiefs
wife is quite i'll.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16

Session at
Guthrie Baker and
Haskell Scrap


Guthrie 0. T.. Feb 16-Throwing Of
inkstands and paper weighs came as a
sensational climax to tilt between
Baker Of Wewoka aud Haskell Of
Muskogee this morning during a dis
cussion Of the railroad report in COM
mittee of whole Of constitutional con-
vention. Baker was supporting a sub
stitute offered by Asp when Haskell
took issue with the correctness Of
statements. Baker retorted "You
have repeatedly denied your railroad
aili Iations, are you now to show the
clogen hooi?"
IF you make that inSinuation you
are contemplate liar" answered
llasHel. "Then you are liar re-
toifed Bakerand Haskeil's answer was
the throwing OF a paper weight. The
missile passed over Bakers head,
striking the high back Of la seat dir
ectly ia front Of group Of women
among whom was Mrs. Haskell Be-
fore Sergeant-at-arms Durant could
seize Baker he threw an inkstand at
Haskell who lodged behind desk, re-
celying only the ink, Asp's Substitute
was defeated.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16
ARE MAKING
GOOD START

The club for civic improvement late
ly organized by the ladies Of Vinita
is already accomplishing something
Two large trees donatee by Mrs. Ma
Harney have just been planted In
South park by the club. The work OF
removing them was done by Street
Commissioner J. J. Spencer, and Or.
Owens, park commissioner, superin-
tended their planting. D. M. Mars
has also shown his sympathy with the
work Of the club By donating twenty
good-slzed trees for the further beaut
flying Of the park grounds. The
members OF the club feel very CRATE
ful for the encouragement shown them
both by deed and BY words Of APPROX
al and interests.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16
WILLIAM c. PATTON
DIED YESTERDAY.
Old Resident Of Vinita Past Away After
Long IIlness--Had Been Here
twenty-five Years

his family, consisting Of himself, his
wife and three daughters twho later
became by marriage Mrs e. =. Halseil
Mrs. X. B. Fite and Mrs w, K. Row
sey), moved from Ringgold, Ca, to
Springfield, Mo. While the family
we're residents Of that town Mesdames
Halsell and Fite graduatedfrom Drury
college, and we're later sent to Vassar
college by their father.
From Springfield the family moved
to Vinita, where Mr.. Patton conduct
ed very successful mercantile BUSH
ness. and also conducted large cattle
ranch on Rock creek, in the vicinity
of Adair, for more than twenty-five
years,
He was finally compelled to relin-
ouish business by an attack Of sciatic
rheumatism, severe from the very
first. He had all his life been an able
an active business man, and q fine
fipancier. He was Of an excellent
character, also, having been a consls-
tent and faithful member OF the Me-
thodist Episcopal church, South, for
more than tifty years.
Tho he must have suffered great pain
in his last years. he was kind and com
siderate Soeveryone, especially 70 the
members Of his family. His last re-
quest, before he became unconscious,
was that his son in law, Mr. Halsell,
might help him to lie down, as he
was not feeling well. A fainting
spell ensuvd, ard &c noTcr recovered
consciousness. It was though Thurs
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16

William @. Patton, one Of the Oldest
and most-respected citizens Of the
Cherokee Nation, and, until within a
few years past, a resident Of this city,
died at IL o'clock yesterday morning
at his home in Muskogee. For twen-
ty-fye years he had been resident Of
Vinita, and during most Of that time
had been actively engaged in the busi-
ness life Of the town. He still has
large real estate holdings here,
Mr. Patton was born and reared at
Dayidsons River, N. G., being the
youngest OF family Of fourteen chill
dren. His father was an old settler Of
the Tar Heel state, having been born
and reared there himself The father
owned a large body Of several hundred
acres Of land, lying on both sides Of
the French Broad and DavidsonS riY-
ers, and said to have been one Of the
finest plantations in the entire state
When very young man. W. O. Pat
ton left his home in North Carolina
and moved to Lafayette, Ga, where
he embarked in the mercantile busi-
ness, in which he was destined to con-
binue the remainder Of his active life.
He was successful from the first.
While living in Georgia he married
Miss Jane Davis, the eldest daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Davis Of Ken
sIngton, Ca, the sister of Mrs J. o.
Hall and Mrs. G. w. Hill, both OF
whom are now residents Of Vinita.
After some years Mr.. Patton and
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16
vinita Must Have Soon
a First Glass
Hotel

A gentlemen who travels over the
territory at regular intervals upon
business, talks with the tray
cling public regarding many things,
principally hotels-was heard to re-
mark; ut would seem that Vinita is
behind the procession in this regard
Most of the good towns of the Indian
Territory, If not all except Vinlta,
have first class hotel buildings Of sufli-
cient size to comfortably care for the
travelling public. Even in the form
erIy easy towns of Sapulpa, where
previously, unless necessity demanded
a traveller would not stop over night,
they are building two first class hotel
buildings, -one by che railway com
pany, and one large hotel by a local
town hotel company, up town. This
uptown hotel is to be as good as any
hotel in the territory, and, Of course,
a great credit and advantage to Sa
pulpan
In view of these facts, it would seem
that Vinita, one of the best towns, If
not the very best towns in this part
Of the county, should have hotel
building that would be n credit to the
town and people. There Is nothing
that advances a good towns interest
more than for travellers to be comfort
ably and pleasingIy cared for when
they first arrive in town. First inn
pressions are good, and make futu re
residents
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16

day that he was dead, but he rallied
somewhat, never, however recovering
consciousness. He past away peace
fully Friday morning.
His death will be sadly felt by many
relatives and friends. He leaves a
wife and two daughte S to morn his
loss, the third daughter, Mrs. ". r..
Rowsey, having died a year ago lie
was 80 years old. The funeral services
will be held in Muskogee.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16

Chicago, Feb. 16-Asa a result Of gov
ernment investigation, Frederick A..
IIoBr0ok, chairman Of an association
of manufacturers, which is alleged to
constitute trust ia controlling prices
Of school and church furniture was ar
rested today oil a warrant from feder-
Al court issued On complaint Of a
special agent Of the department. Of
Justice, charged with conspiracy In
restraint Of trade in violation Of the
Sherman antitrust law
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16
CLUB
SHOWS MUCH ENERGY
At Last Nights Meeting Much Business
Was Done--ReSoIutons Urge
Removal Of Restrictions

If you don't think interest In the
work of the Commercial club is in
creasing, you should have been ar the
meeting last night, There was a large
and enthusiastic attendance, and
fourteen new members were admitted.
1t is hoped that during the coming
week each member will secure at least
one additional member, so that there
may be large number added to the
club next week, BY general consent,
the S5 membership fee provision will
be suspended next week, as It waslast
night.
The first business transacted at last
nights meeting was In relation to the
Locust creek bridge, About $50 Of the
money the town was to have paid for
the construction of the bridge is still
unsubscribed. Vice president Churchill
who presided last night Id the absence
If President Riddle, appointed COM
mittee consisting Of r, NJ. Smith, 5.
r. Wallen and Il. s. e. Amos to go out
today and collect the amount still due.
The question Of the removal Of the
restrictions was then brought up, and
on motion Of @. b. Rogers committee
Of himself, p. NJ. Mars and
w. E. Clapham Unsupported to draw
up a resolution. The following was
presented and unanimously adopted:
ssBe 1t resolved by the Commercial
club Of yinita, Indian Territory, rep
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16

resenting all classes Of people Of the
northern portion Of the Cherokee Ma
tion, that it is absolutely necessary
for congress to remove the restrictions
at least from the surplus porfion Of
the allotments OF Indian citizens OF
the Indian Territory, other than min
ors and fulbloods That ib is neces-
sary for lie good Of the individual
citizens owning lands, and IN order
that a state and municipal govern
ment may be maintained Without
great and unjust burden upon the non.
land-holdIng portion OF the communi-
tyr
1t was decided to send this resolu-
tlon to the members Of the Indian
committees Of the house and senate.
Every member Of the club was re-
Quested to write to any senator or
representative lie may know, or to any
body who may be able to influence any
senator Or representative. No bin is
to be endorsed by name; all that IS to
be asked Is that the restrictions be
removed.
The question Of the county fair was
brought up and DISGUST at length. The
entire matter was finally referred to
committee consisting Of E $. p.
Amos, II L. Burckhalter, 4. 7. Wi
mer, r. M. Lewis, and G. w. Clark,
slsnnnl,,el,a ~, ,,n.rn IA
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16
Jennie CLARK Dead

Jennie, wife Of B. f. Clark age 81
years, died at the family home nine
miles southeast Of Vinita last night
after an illness Of four years duration.
The remains viii be shipped from
this place this evening to sprlngdale,
Ark, for burial.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16

{ Concluded on page 4
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-02-16

Spring will soon be here.
Just now we are selling
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
Ut OF THE HIGH RENT DISTRICT
7 THE DIFFERENCE COMES TO YOU =@A

IF Washin8ton's your home it's even money
that yca're already acquainted with Bieber-
Kaufman ready-to-wear. If you're from
out of town there's some money-savin8, STYLE
bringing information coming to you We
specialize on clothing for younger men, Of
course, we're careful in the construction of
every phase of our display, but it's on the 8arb
for you young fellows that we're long" Ask
the next well-dressed man you meet were he
got his toys; if they didn't come from the
Bieber-Kaufman shops, some tailor's making
money a-plenty. We'd like to take you over
the line-there's 2 type for you-thats just
the thing you've been looking for
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-01-26
MISSION AT AN END.
British Governor Refuses Aid for
Suffering Kingston.

Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 22.-Rear
Admiral Davis mission of mercy to
stricken Kingston came to an abrupt
and painful conclusion in consequence
of Governor Swettenham's objection
to the presence OF American sailors en-
gagged in the work of clearing the
streets, guarding property and succor-
ing the wounded and sick, eliminating
in letter to the admiral, peremptorily
requesting him to re-embark all parties
which had been landed.
Admiral Davis was greatly shocked
and panied, and paid formal visit to
Governor Swettenham, informing him
that the United States battleships Mis-
souri, and Indiana and the gunboai
Yankton would sail.
To the Associated Press Admiral
Davis said that immediate compliance
with Governor Swettenham's request
was the only course consistent with tbs
dignity of the United States.
The friction between the governor
and the admiral began with the arriva
Of the American warships. when tn,
governor objected to the firing of a sa
lutte in his honor on the ground thai
the citizens might mistake the frint
for new earthquake. He also de
cared there was no necessity for Amer
lean aid-that his government was full,
able to preserve order, tend to TIN
wounded and succor the homeless.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-01-26

John Kendrick Bangs was discussing
in New York club a case of plagiar-
ism, says the New York Tribune.
The man admitted that plagiarism
was suspected of him." said Mr.. Bangs
smiling. me almost admitted 1t was
proved. He reminded me of a Yonkers
boy | used to know.
This boy said to his chum one morn
ing:
"'I hid under the parlor sofa last
night to hear what young Softleigh
would say TO my sister,
"'Well, what did he sayT the other
boy asked.
"'IIe only talked religion and poll
ties, and he kicked me about thirty
times on the head
He knew you were there, guess,
said the second boy.
I'm afraid he suspected IT."
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-01-26
DOINGS GF Cur RATIONAL
BODY OF LAWMAKERS

press. The amendment expressly dis
claims any intention to Question or
deny the legal right of the president
to discharge without honor enlisted
men Of the army of the United States
Consideration of the resolution was
deferred until Monday at the conclusion
Of Foraker's address.
Eulogies on the life and character of
the late Senator William b. Bate, of
Tennessee, we're delivered, after which
the senate adjourned as mark Of res
pect to his memory.
Washington, Jan. 17.-An emergen-
cy bill for the relief of the sufferers on
the island Of Jamaica was passed by
the house today. The bill is as fol-
lows:
'The president of the United States
is authorized to use and distribute
among the sufferers and destitute peo-
pie of the island such provisions, cloth
ing, medicines and other necessary ar
ticles belonging to the sustenance and
other naval stores as may be necessary
for succoring the people who are in
peril and threatened with starvation in
the said island in consequence of the
recent earthquake"
Without division the bill was sent tc
the senate.
The bill did not reach the senate be.
fore adjournment, but will probably be
taken up by that body tomorrow.