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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25
HONOR N. B. NELSON


The Swedish Club. which was
founded by ~ - Nelson, 81 the
firm OF Frederick a Nelson. who
died while returning from visit
TO Europe has adopted resolutions
of rcBpect commemorative OF hia
sudden demise The resolutions iu
part are nH follows
While Htili on the threshold OF
lifo with The hope and Joy Of an
that the future had IN store for
him, our beloved brother crossed
the divide that marks the end OF
life
From our midst has gone an
executive power The zeal. earn.
oatnesa and enthusiasm which o.
displayed al ull times ln furthoring
the Interest of the club. was only
Ia q slight measure commemorate
with the num Of goodness be gave
20 ua all. aud IN bis untimoly death
we sincerely mourn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25
AFFioAvlTs FILED.

Thirty four affldavitn showing the
alleged destruction ~ business
which has taken place Ia tho ium
her Industry on account uf the 80
per cent announced advance In
eaafbound freight rates we're filed
through the Manufacturer assoclA
lion IN the federal court yesterday
A temporary restraining order pre-
venting the increase Vas asked Tor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25

Deaths we're registered today as
follows
Moran-M Moraa. 81 October 10.
stits 18th az.
Burke p Burke. about 90. Octo.
hgr %. Providence hospital
Ion Jos. %. October "a. rroyi
deuce hospital
Jensen r. Jensen. -. October
90. Providence hospital
Graepp I. G Graepp. a.. October
"a. Minor hospital
oaboruiA NJ Osborn. "a. Oeto.
Der ~. tta8 ztth as S.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25
STATE NEWS

kcnnewiCk Ia 10 have a concrete
block factory.
Chehails county viii have an ex.
hlhlt az the AeY ~ ~
Alfred Charley. 4 Yakima Indian
brave. has lost his daughter. A bold
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25

man FROM the Snake tribe eioned
with the glrl with Charley ia hot
pursuit.
Wh@vom mill men meet al Bell.
msham Saturday TO discuss closing
Daniel G Maryott a wollknown
man OF Nhatcom county, has died nc
Nottingham.
Maurice w Thompson has been
appointed postmaster a Christie.
pher Anna Is burke n tho post.
mistress at o'nflcn. and Ralph r.
SO john has been appointed head OF
the postal station az Richmond.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25
AMERICAN CATHOLICS
GIVE LITERALLY

ROME, Oct 25-Two hundred
thousand dollars has been collected
by the pope from Catholics through
out the world for the reconstruction
% the astronomical observatory Al
the vatican. This IL the total sum
required to BRING the building az
10 date. and work viii be begun
Immediately when tho ohaerva.
tory ls completed Il will rank am0ns
the finest IN the world Most OF
the money received for tho recon
siruction has come from the United
states
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25
WILL FloHr DECISION.

Tho restraining order granted by
Judge Frater which prevents the
enforcement Of the recently enact
cd ordinance governing movers Of
household goods. viii be fought by
the city city Attorney ELLIS De
lruler drew up the ordinance and
believes Il to be legal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25
Will RESIST ACTION.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
a W. prlgmoYe stated yesterday
that all efforts Of II n Eaton 90
carry out his expressed inteniiou
81 prosecuting the eseheatmcnt
proceedings In the case 81 the SUI
litan etaate viii be- vigorously re
sisted Mr priEmoro says that be
FORE the county began action Ia
che case In 1906. he secured an or
der from the court dischnrEinE
Baton from any further appearance
Ia the matter
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25

-, witnesses, introduced oS
s', ,'n.e ID the Dow smith mor
BE- s ..,.l his morning tea.l',,a ~ !.
w. ., ' hat while me prisoner 'l
,ls ". dangerously insane p nv.
= y NE commission e 'He
v Y had not been strictly . ~. 'a y
mind At any tlme ~ /"
s Y. Y DAYS preeeains the l @ag
' "a had acted auee'N "''''
'l' srsl. witness. T 2 Martin.
y .s VIM NAV Ne me, smith I'M.
s s,, slicr the shooting and
J. ,A,s time he appeared tar.
e 4 's seta that he had taken
~ The witness save hlm
aa ss,er ana back coffee
! s1 s.,saian. son.iu law q iho
W, aid tia, he visited ne
as.' Nm, Kan a wces before the
Y. .sa that At that time ee
ar. ~ Of mild insanity ".
n NJ nate q smith in ne
sll testified that be would
I aiart 80 =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25

Births we're regislsrsd today a.
follows.
Wilson--To wife Of = y Wilson.
1894 Fifih az. October IA. a daugh.
ter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25

We have Just received grey
oxford Cheviot Overcoat with
which We feel very much pleased
II IL about medium weight, three.
longih, trimmed with
velvet collar. II 81 lined with a
splendid quality of reliable serge
The shoulders are particularly well
modelled. and the lines are ex.
eeedlngly clean cot and shapely.
Price t2b0
w y. HUTCHINSON co.
Corner Second aud Union. SO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25

An invitation
See Great Fire-PrOOf Building
i'm the Making

m PPRECIATING the very real interest which the people,
in these progressive days evince toward all matters
~ of construction, The Trustee Company desires to
II afford the people of Seattle opportunity to
every phase of the work of putting together great
modern fire-proof office structure.
Accordingly the Central Building of Third avenue has
reached the point its erection when the eighth and last floor
Of the immense steel frame about to take on its eternal
coat Of concrete The Trustee Company takes this OF
extending its cordial invitation to all who fee desire to
inspect Seaes greatest business building while it is still in
the rough with portion of its enduring frame still exposed
and before has put any of the attractive habl-
mens Of marble and tile and hard woods to do Saturday
afternoon, October 26 from to 5.
Concrete starways solid the rock Of Gibraltar lead
from the ground floor to the very top whence can be had
superb view Of bay and Sound and the mountains round about
Officers Of the company will be in waiting to receive you
at the main entrance of the Central Building on Third Avenue
midway between Columbia and Marion streets.
When you look upon the towering walls of the Third
of after years with what feelings you will recall the
day which marked the beginning of the skscraper district
Of the Broadway of the New York Of the Pacific.
THE TRUSTEE COMPANY OF SEATTLE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25

Jefferson Has nia Load.
The steamer Jefferson arrived
from Souiheaatefu Alaska this
morning with lGs passengers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25

A Place TO Get Good Clothes

If you don't wear the best clothes
you might get for your money, it
probably isn't your fault. If you've
been overlooking US and the goods
we sell here it may be because we
haven't told you about them.
Wonder if you think we are high
priced?
Our suits and overcoats at $40,
$25, $30and $35 cost more, it is true,
than cheap ones, but they are worth
more They look better while you
wear them, they last much longer
at the end Of the year there is still
a couple Of years wear left in them
land they give you a better opinion
of yourself.
CLOTHING STORES.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25

The Cottage City. Of the Pacific
Coast company came into port
shortly after midnight from South
eastern Alaska with 2tS passon.
gers and $4,000 cases OF salmon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25

CrAYenette raincoats for men aud
sdmen stylish and well tailored,
special Tor Friday aud Saturday
tlb values az 81 $50; t26 values az
tie GOODYEAR RAiNCOAr co.
FIRST and Madison. 49,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25
NO cARs-mlLLs CLOSE.


REDDiNG. Cal. oct 20 The
aawmilla Ia Siaklyou county are
closing two mouths earllcr than
usual because the Southern Pacific
canuat furnish cars.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25

soc Music zoe
BIG HITS JUST RE.
cEiVED.
Meath the Old Cherry
Tree-W Writers OF Ap-
pie Tree.
The Auto Raee--New
two-step.
NY Virginia = Harris
Latest.
She Was a Grand Old
Lady Ballard.
Fishing for the Moon
Hit OF Green Bird.
Triumphant Banner
Writer OF Chariot
Race.
Search Rag-Latest by
writer Of famous Ma.
pie Leaf
Powhattan's Daughter
Sousas New March.
YesterdaY--ttarris' New
Ballad.
jolly Jingles - w. c.
Powells latest
We also have complete
stock OF late opera. elias.
steal and popular music
at popular prices.
Most Complete Stock In
the Northwest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25
Wells

Assorted Tuxedo
Mesh prapc Wells,
In such eeiora as
brown, navy
black, Hight blue
and gray studded
with self colorcd
iots fur 10
yardss - inches
Wide values 20
$3.50: choice
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25
Embroidery

Embroidery
Fine Swiss and
Cambria Corset
Cover Embroidery,
with English eye.
lei and other de-
signs. the beading
Of which takes
inch ribbonsi
width 70 lncheai
value 4se; choice,
a yard
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-25
Nickel Plated Bread Tray Zoe
Ekrsn- Quarter Cotton Blankets 81. 90 Pr.
Sofa Beds in Profusion

q aers now contain an
showing Of Sofa
~ i salden oak wealth
k ana mahogany
In rM vars from the
n 3 ne more elahor-
4 both Mission
sa ana the designs
ss saaeh the Freneh
% sxe are covered
ri Tsaass. tapestries OF
talAH
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-01
FORDEC0RATI0NDAY
PROMISES TO BE GENERALLY
OBSERVED THIS YEAR.
COMMITTEES ARE ARRANGING
For the Services and the Program
Has Been Made Out for
Publication.

Thecommittee heretofore appointed
for the observance Of Decoration Day
met in general conference at the court
rooms in Vinita on Tuesday, and
agreed upon an outline for the exer-
cises and celebration Of the day.
The several committees have taken
hold Of their work; and the commit
tee on decoration, under Mrs. John
Swain, viii see that the Opera House
is appropriately decorated; and the
committee Oh flowers, under the
charge OF Mrs, ilalsell, will arrange for
plenty Of flowers oni the occasion;
while the committee LonImusic, under
the charge OF Mrs. d. II. Wilson, have
completed arrangements for the rem
dtion Of some very fine music for the
occasion.
May 90th willibeIobseryed instead or
the date heretofore planned, and in
stead Of the meeting being held In the
court house, as usual, arrangements
have been made to use the opera
house, its use being donated by Mr..
Joseph II. Butler for tile occasion.
Committees have been appointed to
wait upon the business men Of the
city to request THAI they shall close
Continued on Page -Four.
Chickasaw lands in the Chickasha
Express.
Further information and copies Of
the regulations governing these sales
will be sent upon application.
DANA III. KELSEY,
tt United States Indian Agent.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-01
]. W. WHITE ANNOUNCES
FOR COUNTY CLERK

J. w. White, of Centralia has an.
Enounced his candidacy for clerk Of
Craig county subject to the action Of
the Democratic party Mr.. White Is
a we'll known hardware man and has
made success Ct the business. He
is a native of Monroe county Missouri,
coming from there to Centralia seven
years ago. He has Travelled over the
whole Cherokee nation, and is con-
sidered a man of ability and unques-
eioned integrity. Such men as Mr..
White are the kind the people want
to fill their offices and he will get a
strong vote in Vinita as we'll as at
his home town. If elected, it is be-
lieved he will make an efficient county
clerk.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-01
bryan IS HONORED|PROPOSED DIVISION
Of Woods County, Okla, Estopped
by the Probate Judge Of That
County.

Guthrie, Okla, April 3O-Governor
Frank Frantz has been served with
papers In temporary injunction
granted at Alva by the probate Judge
Of Woods county restraining Governor
Frantz, President William Murray and
Secretary John Young, of the consti-
tutional convention, from issuing any
election proclamation to oratify the con-
stitution so far as the division of
Woods county is concerned.
The injunction also restrains the
recently appointed commissioners and
clerks Of Alfalfa and Majors counties,
which we're carved out Of Woods conn-
ty by the constitutional convention,
from interfering in any manner with
the Jurisdiction and duties OF the COM
missioners and clerks Of the original
Woods county.
Further action will be had before
Judge John L. Pancoast In the district
cuort at the earliest possible moment.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-01
R. F. NIX.

Robert f. Nix, candidate for county
clerk Of Craig county, was born in
Delaware district in 1874. He IS a
Cherokee citizen and owns well i'm
proved farm in township %, range is,
where he makes his home. Mr.. Nix
attended the Cherokee Male Seminary
at TahleQuah, and later attended the
Northern Indiana Normal school at
VALPARAISO. Indiana. where he COM
pleted a thorough commercial course.
Since then he has taught four terms
of school in the Cherokee nation. Mr.
Nix is well qualified for the position
to which he aspires, writes a good
hand, understands book keeping and IS
a thoroughly reliable man in every
respect. He has always been an active
Democrat and is secretary Of the Dem
ocratic club Of his township. Mr.. Nix
would be a strong man if put OF the
Craig county ticket.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-01
INHERITED LANDS
Listed for Sale With the In
dian Agent at the Union
Agency, MuskOgee

Notice is hereby given that the fol.
owing described tracts ofland allotted
of deceased citizens of the Five Civil.
lied Tribes have beer listed for sale
by their heirs, and sealed bids will be
received therefor at this agency on
each separate allotment Of land de-
scribed up to O'Clock p. M, Of the
date when said bids are to be opened,
as indicated below:
CREEK NATION.
Listed for sale April 20, 1907; bids to
be opened June rs, 1907.
No. So. Allotment of Jim Beef, de-
ceased. Nea of sw4 and set Of nw4,
and lots and Of sec. 81, twp. IS ~,
rnge 8 e.; 1878 acres.
No. 81. Allotment of Tom Fish, de-
ceased. Nw4 of Sc l and sw1 of net
and ne4 OF sw4 and Sc / Of nwf Of sec.
l, twp. II N, rnge s E.; 100 acres.
All bids must be accompanied by a
duly certified check on some solvent
bank, payable to the Commissioner OF
Indian affairs, for 20 per cent OF the
amount OF the bids.
All bids should be deposited with
the United States Indian agent,
Union agency, Muskogee, Indian Ter
ritory, and enclosed in a separate
sealed envelope, upon which must be
written IBID for Inherited Indian
Lands, and the date when the bid is
TO be opened, The envelope must not
disclose description Of the land,
All information pertaining to heir
ship and proofs furnished by petition
srs is on file at the Union agency and
may be examined by any prospective
bidder.
Until further notice officIal lists Of
7reek lands will be advertised in the
Muskogee Phoenix, Cherokee lands in
he Vinita Chieftain, Choctaw lands
a the Evening News, McAlester, and
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-01
HERE FORTY YEARS
SOME OF PAST RECORD OF CAM
DIDATE ]. ]. McALESTER,
IS A LIFE LONG DEMOCRAT
Was First Democratic Marshal in
Indian Territory and Made
Good Record.

McAlester, April 2, l907-ln an
nouncing my candidacy for the posi-
tion of one of the railroad and corpo
ration commissioners Of the new stat
/ appreciate the right of the public Il
know something OF my past politica
and business career.
The forty years spent in this Indiar
country has enabled me to come IL
contact with and understand the com
plex conditions which have here
tofore existed and still exist, and with
which the new state must grapple.
Having been born and reared amidst
environments producing only Demo
cratic principles / have been life
long Democrat" In 1869 l engaged
in the commercial business in the
community in which have since re-
sided; in 1874 / took up the cattle
business, and in 1880 began farming on
probably a larger scale than had, prior
to that time, ever been known in the
Indian Territory.
Approaching the wonderful advan-
tages to be derived from the develop
ment of the coal fields of this Terrific
ry, devoted considerable time and
money to the prospecting and develop
ment of our rich coal fields, and it
may be said without dispute that TO
the coal industry, more than to any
other element, are we indebted for
the extraordinary progress and ad
vancement the Indian Territory has
made In the last quarter Of century.
My connections with the coal indus
try, however, have extended solely to
and leasing Of coal lands.
/ have never been a coal operator, and
have not one single cent invested in
the coal interests. The Atoka agree
ment in 1893 destroyed the citizens
opportunity to successfully engage in
owning and leasing coal lands, and
since that time / have had no connec-
lions whatever with the coal inter-
ssts. Ny energies have been confined
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-01
Obituary.

Abraham S. Meeks died at his home
near Vinita on April l6, 1907. He was
born in Illinois September q, 1851,
moved to the Indian Territory at an
early date and had lived here ever
since. He leaves to mourn his death
an affectionate family, consisting Of
one son and five daughters, mother
and one sister, a large relationship
and many neighbors and friends Many
will miss his helping hand.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-01
SEVEN LUMBERMEN
Are On Trial Charged With Enter
ing a Pool to Fix the Retail
Price of Lumber.

Guthrie, Okla, April 3O-The cases
Of seven Oklahoma lumber dealers,
under indictment for alleged violation
Of the Sherman antitrust law, were
called yesterday in the United States
district court at Guthrie.
For years Oklahoma lumber dealers
are alleged to have maintained pool
and to have arbitrarily fixed the retail
price Of lumber. Territorial laws have
been found inadequate, and these cases
are the first OF this character in Okla
homa to come to trial in federal
court.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-01
PERSHING WILL DELIVER
THE ANNUAL ADDRESS

Rev. J.. E. Pershing and wife left
last night for Joplin to attend a meet
ing of the Missouri State Association
of the Congregational church. Rev.
Pershing, in the absence Of Mayor
Beardsley Of Kansas City, will deliver
the annual address. 1t is probable
that the association will take some ac-
tion in regard to building a new church
in Vinita.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-01
QUAPAW INDIANS MAY
MANAGE OWN AFFAIRS

Washington, April 3O-Before TAX
ing action on the application OF the
Quapaw Indians to be cut loose from
the government yoke Secretary Gar
field will investigate the Econdirion Of
the Quapaws and their own affairs.
r. G.. Valentine, secretary to Indian
Commissioner Leupp, left for the
Quapaw nation Tuesday night to
make the investigation.
-s---@. --a-----
Lee Howe Of Dodge, an od-time
friend Of G. S. Avery was in Vinita
today on business, and subscribed for
the Weekly Chieftain. ''The Chief
tain is becoming more popular every
day in my neighborhood, said Mr..
Howe.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-01
AT ANNUAL BANQUET OF MAINE
DEMOCRACY.
GOT CANDIDATE DID NOT WANT
But Did What He Could to Support
the Ticket--Party Had Its
Experiment.

Portland, Me-, April William j.
Bryan, as the guest Of honor at the
ninth annual banquet of<the Maine
Democratic club spoke for an hour
on political issues here tonight. Mr..
Bryan said he had been exceedingly
honored by the people and added:
II have nothing to ask Of the Amer
ican people. All | ask is a chance to
pay back the debt / owe them.
In reference to the last presidential
campaign he said he did not get just
the platform he wanted and added:
"But / got just the candidate ! did
not want at all. However. did what
/ could to support the ticket. Our
party had its experiment and will try
again. Perhaps it is just as well it
did. There will be no more expert
ments. At last we are going into
campaign united on the right side of
The questions. Two years ago we were
united on the wrong side.
sst and impartial manner; my highest
object being to always protect the
weak and the commercial interests Of
,ur country, and to do injustice to no
nan, institution or enterprise.
Yours respectfully,
J. J. MCALEsTER.
McAlester, /. T.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-05-01

to my mercantile and cattle raising
enterprises, and in the building up Of
my home town and bettering the con-
ditions of my people.
was honored with the appoint
ment Of the first Democratic marshall
ship of the Indian Territory, and take
pride in pointing to my record as evil
dence Of fidelity to duty and response
bility.
The advancement of the rights of
labor and recognition Of both their
rights and obligations has always been
to me matter of earnest solicitude.
have always recognized labor unions
and have given them preference in
employment. There has never been a
political campaign affecting this coun-
try or the general good in which have
not contributed literally with both
my means and energy. With the ex-
ception of my banking interests l am
not connected in any way with any
corporation.
l, like many other Democrats, de-
voted considerable time and money to
the election Of Democrats to the Con-
stitutional convention, and feel proud
of their achievement, and believe that
every Democrat and every good citi-
zen, OF whatever political faith,
should exert himself to the end that |
the constitution, which is now pre-
sented to them and which is unsur-
passed BY any In the Union, should be
unanimously adopted and ratified, and
the actions of our delegates approved.
My fellow countrymen, If / am
elected to the Office which seek
shall administer the laws and respond
to the duties of that Office in an hon
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-16
IN THE NAME OF CHARITY.
Jack London's Story Carries Sting Of
Truth and Pathos.

Jack London's famous definition OF
charity-'sharing a bone with dog
when you're as hungry as the dog
recalls u story about charity" said a
magazine editor, that | heard Mr.. Lon
don tell at farewell dinner in New
York before he sailed away on the
Spark.
Mr.. London said two old men were
smoking and drinking together after
dinner.
"The host rang the bell and an old
woman appeared.
"'Confound you. stupid said the
host. Didn't l tell you l wanted the
Scotch? Take this back, and bring
what l asked for. you old fool!'
"'Come, come said the guest, after
the old woman had hurried away in Il
great fright. Come, come, my friend,
don't you think you are rather too
sharp with your old servant?'
":Oh,' said the other she's not a
servant. She's only II poor relation
I'm keeping out of charity
THE guest looked relieved.
"'That alters the case, of course he
sale" d."-Washington Times.