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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-10-24

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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-10-24

fU oH HHhk Haaf Aiew matrlmo
HM venture wf ba t0r me better or
fhe worse
"a can't SAY answered tbe aenaa
uoua actress with a look 0f feslena-
ton Everything is now li the
hands af mY press agent
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
Thursday, March 7, 1907.
LOCAL OPTION BILL IN STATE.

II HE State local option bill as advocated by
Senator Conner, has passed both houses Of
the Legislature and is before Governor Lea for
his approval Powerful influences were arrayed
against the measure but the fact that in the
House only six negative votes were cast against
it, shows that the bill commanded the approval
OF large majority OF the members By the
passage Of the Conner bill the Republicans have
kept their pledges to the voters as embodied in
their State platform.
Il must always be borne in mind that the es-
tabHshmcnt of local option does not commit
those who favor it to the prohibition view. The
local option law merely declares that the people
OF the State shall have the right to vote on
whether liquor shall be sold or not This is a
broad principle that rests on the foundation of all
self government 1t is not party slogan, but is
fundamental right that should be enjoyed by
citizens OF a Commonwealth upon any subject so
important as this one, which has been before the
Legislature IN various phases ever since that
body assembled. There has been an unmstak-
able popular demand for such legislation. Had
there not been, it is certain that local option
would not have been proposed
Much has been said OF the expense incident to
the special election, which must be paid by the
counties In fairness it should be stated that the
total expense throughout the State will not ex-
ceed $4,000.
1t is also asserted that the Conner bill is un-
constitutional That awaits to be proved. Her
bert II. Ward, chief counsel for the Legislature
declares that the bill as passed will withstand
the constitutional test, and the legislators there
fore, were justified in accepting his conclusions
on that phase of the matter. There is little doubt
that the governor will sign the bill, and the peo
pie Of the different districts will be given the OPP
portuny to pass judgment upon the sale Of
liquor
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
THAT EXcIsE BOARD Bill.

II HERE may be some good reason why the
4 present system OF granting liquor licenses
should be changed, but if so we have not seen it
advanced. There has been no clamor from the
liquor men themselves that they are dissatisfied
with the conduct of the court and surely the tenn
perance people do not favor creating excise
board in the counties to control the traffic. The
judges probably would not object TO being re-
Heved from the burdens of hearing the liquor ap-
plications, but they have performed their duties
admirably The liquor dealers who obey the
law have had little cause to complain and those
who do not observe the law should be punished
anyway.
1t would be a bad move for all concerned TO
create excise boards and doubtless the bill with
that object in view will be consigned to the Leg
islativc graveyard without solemn or impressive
funeral services If this is not the fate Of the
bill it should be.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
TWO CENT
FARES In OHIO
First State in Union to Make
1t a Compulsory
Law

The following statement is author
lied on behalf Of the Pennsylvania
railroad:
"Ohio being a pioneer State in the
enactment of two-cent fare laws, its
experience is constantly referred to in
the discussion of a similar law in
Pennsylvania. In Ohio excursion rates,
clerical rates, and special rates OF all
kinds have been almost entirely with
dawn. The State now pays twice as
much for transportation Of the nation
al guard as it did before the two-cent
law was passed. The number of trains
discontinued is not large, but many
communities have been greatly incOn-
venienced by the reduction in service
that the railroads have been forced to
make.
How serious was the effect of the
withdrawal OF excursion rates may be
judged fiom the fact that many sum-
nler resorts have been forced to close
because Of loss Of business. A far
more serious effect in the hating Of
suburban development in this State
viii be inevitable il the two-cent bill
now pending becomes a law.
"The low Communication rates and fra
quent local express service prevailing
in Pennsylvania were unknown in
Ohio Consequently there is no basis
of comparison between the two states
in this respect. In so far as conditions
are similar, Ohio's experience bears
out the prediction that the effect Of
a two-cent law in Pennsylvania will
be the raising Of rates which are now
below that figure
"This will mean in the case OF the
Pennsylvania railroad that 70 1-2 per
cent of its patrons, who now pay less
than two cents a mile. will pay more.
The benenclaries will be the q 1-2
per cent. of occasional travellers who
now pay two and one-half cents a
mile"
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
WILL USE UP
MUCH MONEY
Project Of Continuing the
Widening Of Tenth Street
Will Need Attention

A considerable portion Of the loan for
which the Street and Sewer Depart
ment is asking for street and sewer
improvements will be needed to widen
Tenth street, and as soon as the
Young Mems Christian Association de-
cides on a time to begin operations on
its new building, at Tenth and orange
streets, it will be necessary to appoint
a commission Of condemnation for
this purpose.
1t is proposed to begin the erection
OF the new structure as soon after the
buildings on the site can be razed, and
this part of the work is expected to be
done as soon after March 25 as pos
sible. The proposed handsome struc-
ture will be a betting building beside
the mammoth twelve-story skyscraper
of the Wilmington Trust Company,
and when Tenth street is widened from
Market street to where it joins Della
ware avenue. the thoroughfare will be
one OF the most important business
centres in the city.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
Jests and Jin9Ies

The Doctor-No; don't know Of any treatment that
viii cure a case of exaggerated ego"
The Professor-And you doctor I've seen many
cure affected by homeopathic treatmentgive the man
affected with the exaggerated ego swollen eye-chi-
Tribune.
Hcks-I carried my wife's umbrella with yester-
day and lost it somewhere. Now she wants to adver-
tse II.
wicks-Thars a good idea. 1t may be returned to
her
Hicks-Thats just the trouble. I'm almost certain
LETT it in some saloon-Catholc Standard and Times.
Grocer-By the way have YOU tried strngem's health
food?
customer-No. and l don't intend to. I haven't time
be IN at present
orocer-why what do you mcan7
customer-The advertisements Of the mixture you
mention that is ndorsed by physicians every
where.-chieago News.
watchman discovering burglar in the act Of rob-
bing bank safe)-Hod on what you doing there2
Burgar-Don't make such row, old man. I want
to see my deposit is all right Nobody cantrust his
bankers nowadays.-Tit-Blts.
Biones-You were passing around the cigars yestcr-
dayq
Psmith-Yes-now baby at my house.
Bjones-But it wasn't your first baby.
Psmith-No; my fourth-but how did you know2
Biones-I smoked Of the oigars.-Cleveland
Leader
Juror No IL sleepy.
wake me up" he whispered. nudsing the juror
ting next to him. when he has finished asking the Wit
ness that hypothetical question:
Leaning his head on his hand IL intensely ab-
sorbed. he passed into dreamland.-chicago Tribune
"well. well" exclaimed Miss Passay so she's 25 to-
day guess it would surprise her IL / should tell her
I was the age"
"oh no" replied Miss Knox "she knoys that of
course"
"she knows that I'm 25g"
.No; that You were"-P -Philadelphiafre
FInicker-You can't paint the lily
subbubs-Neyer got seed catalogue. did you2-New
York Sun.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
END OF CONGRESS.

IT HE ffty-ninth congress has passed into his
= tory. The second or short session that
has just ended enacted little important legisa-
ton. The Philippine agricultural bank bill and
the Aldrch currency measure were passed. Many
bills, some OF which would have been advan-
tageous have failed from one cause or another.
Others died of naniton. Currency reform, Phil
ippine free trade Porto Rcan citizenship, child
labor laws, advocated by the President slum-
bered. They should have been enacted into law.
The ship subsidy bill was simply talked to death
ia the Senate although there was large ma
jority in that body ready to pass the proposed
law Tariff reform did not even get started.
The day OF tariff revision is only postponed.
Compared with the first or long session there is
little to commend the shorter term. AT the first
one, the railroad rate bill the employers liability
act the pure food law and the meat inspection
laws were passed. while Oklahoma was admitted
as state
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
Where sneezina IS q crIme.


Editor The Evening Journal .... ....
How would you like to be arrested
for whistling in the street? That is a
question that appears to Americans to
have a good deal Of humor in 1t. Yet
in Berlin. not so very long ago, a man
was arrested for whistling while walk
ing along the street An account of
this appeared in "A good many papers.
Recently a friend Of mine who had been
abroad returned, and while IN CONVEX
sation about his trip he casually mem
toned that he had been locked up in
Vienna for the same offense This
certainly seems ludicrous to us Amerl-
cans, and my friend thought it was
very funny
This friend also told mo that he had
considerable difficulty IN convincing the
justice before whom he was arraigned
that he was not n citizen of that coun-
try and was entirely ignorant Of the
laws regarding whistling. Tho charge
preferred against him was disturbing
the peace. He was fortunate, however.
In gaining his freedom without having
to pay a fine. He also told a funny in
cident that happened to another man.
This man was a German and was ar
rested for sneezing on the street The
man was fined. A man can refrain
from whistling, but IL is next to impos-
sible to keep from sneezing. Let us
thank ourselves that we have no such
laws. Respectfully
Wilmington, March T.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
CITY GERMANS
WANT PLACES
Are Backing Daniel DOhl for
the Office Of Building
Inspector

city Council will In May elect a sue
cessor to Building Inspector William
NJ. Connolly, and already there are a
number Of candidates mentioned.
Among those named are Daniel Dohl,
a former building Inspector and a
we'll known German; Representative
Frank R Paradee, Edward Johnson, a
builder; Lewis T. Grubb, a former
building inspector, and Thomas Had
dock, a foreman for Candy Cox.
All Of the men mentioned are capa-
BILE Of filing the position, but the Ger
man element in the Republican party
think Mr. Dohl should receive the ap-
pointment. They contend that the
Germans are not sufficiently recog-
nized in the disbursement Of offices,
and a German for the position i'm ques-
tion. should be given preference in the
awarding OF the building inspectorship.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
COSTS NOTHING
UNLESS CURED
Liberal Way in Which Mi-o-na ston-
aeh Tablets Are Sold by Miller
Drug Company.

i a friend should tell you that he
would pay the doctors bill for you un-
less you were cured, would II not inn
press you with his physicians skill? It
Is in this way that Miller Drug Com
pany sell Mi-o-na stomach tablets, for
they guarantee TO refund the money II
Mi-o-na does not cure.
Use Mi-o-na stomach tablets II you
have any Of the following symptoms;
Backache, headache, sleeplessness. nau-
sea. distress after eating, specks before
the eyes, dependency, nervousness,
loss Of appetite, dizziness, pains in the
side and limbs. or gulping up Of undi-
gested food, and you viii soon be cured
and able TO eat a hearty meal without
fear Of pain or distress.
Afi-o-na costs but soc a box, nothing
II Il does not cure. Miller Drug Com
pany the local distributors.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
BOARD OF TRADE MEETING
officers Will Be Chosen at Regular
Meeting Tonight

In the Equitable Building this even
ing the Board Of Trade will hold its
regular monthly meeting. An import
ant feature Of the meeting viii be the
nomination Of officers TO be elected at
the annual meeting in May The off,
GERS TO be named are president two
vice. presidents, treasurer and five di-
rectors 90 serve for three years. The
is chosen by the Board Of
Directors. Thomas II. Savery is presi-
dent, and has made an excellent ofi-
GER and it is expected he will be re-
elected.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
Win Discuss New Hall Project.

Members Of an the lodges Of the Or
der OF Knights OF Pythias win hold a
meeting tonight I'M their headquarters,
at Seventh and King streets, to discuss
the project of erecting a new hail. The
X Of p. Hall Company meets in few
weeks, and the members think it would
be wise 70 have some definite plans
presented on which they could proceed.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
pi.tlnauIshed EnaIlshman Lex.

Thomas II. Savery, Of the Pusey
and Jones Company. has as his guest
Charles Martin, Of Sittingbourne. Eng
land. who represents Edward Lloyd,
Limited. proprietors Of large paper
paper mills there. The local firm has
two large machines for the
English company. and Mr.. Martin may
place an order for another.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
viii Install Pastor.

At Hanover Presbyterian Church this
evening the Rev. r. L. Jackson will
Holmes, editor of Westminster, viii
preach. the Rev. T. A. McCurdy win
deliver the charge TO the people. and
the Rev. w. r. d. Lewis will deliver
the charge to the pastor. Mr.. Jackson
has been at the church for several
months, and has made a very good inn
preston.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
STIR AMONG THE RUSSIANS.

q TASTE of even suspicion of the parlia-'
4 mcntary form of government seems TO
transfer the supposedly stolid Russians to enthu-
siastic and demonstrative political propagandists.
The opening of the Duma, the new parliment
chosen at the recent elections was marked by
riotous gathering There was an enormous dem
onstration and cheers mingled with cries of am
nesty' greeted the opening Of the session.
The reactiouaries, too, were on hand with their
plaudits for the Gar and even so careful cor
respondent as the representative OF the London
Times in St. Petersburg believes that the reac-
tonars are plotting to overthrow the mere
shadow of popular government that appears to
be making some headway in Russia. 1t would
be an i'll day for the imperialists should they at
tempt to turn back the hands of time and thwart
the movement in Russia towards more liberal
and enlightened government
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
HARRIMANs COMPLAINT.

SSTT HERE seems to be a tendency among all
4 unsuccessful people to assail those who
are successful" Thus speaks Edward H. Harri-
man Of railroad fame. A truism to be sure
There is much envy in the world and great deal
of uncharitableness There is also sneering OF
critics. Mr.. Hartman has been successful, un-
doubtedly from his view point clever high
wayman or a tricky double dealing commercialist
may consider himself successful 1t is all in the
way one looks at it. Mr. Hartman issued to him
self bonds Of a Chicago and Alton Railroad COM
pany. He sold them at handsome profit to
himself as representing his life insurance COM
pany and to the general public Mr.. Hartman
also succeeded in disposing Of railroad company
he had bought himself to a company in which
he was interested Mr. Hartman was not trou-
bred by conscience. But there is certain kind Of
success that he entirely ignores. That is fair and
honorable dealing with his fellow men.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07

Editor The Evening Journal.
Should the newspaper be censored? ?
Should all mention of crimes. outrages,
otaastrophes and shocking events of all
degrees be excluded from publication
In the newspapers? J. think not.
think it should not be SO for the reason
that Il would not be Tor the best in
terests OF society. Were the columns
OF the newspapers to be filled with
only accounts Of charitable and re-
liglous occurrences. criminals and viii
lains OF every sort would flourish as
never before in the history Of the race.
This is just the thinS the criminals
would like to see come TO pass. What
a paradise such a situation would
make for them Itds as clear as the
sun in the Heaven that "a considerable
part OF them would never be brought
before a court of justice but for the
publicity given by the press, and IL the
same sort OF suppression of the truth
were extended to the courts, few would
ever be convicted, since the pressure Of
public opinion i'm important cases goes
a great way with the average jury.
Fortunately. secret trials Of criminals
and williams are barred ly the national
Constitution, IL that counts for any
thing.
DO not the same considerations Of
justice which demand a public trial.
demand likewise the publication of the
Testimony Most assuredly so.
know OF no argument that can be ad-
duced in favor Of the suppressing or
garbling Of the evidence which does not
apply as well TO the exclusion Of the
public from the courtroom. The right
TO a speedy and public trial is funda-
mental.
Respectfully.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
Wilmington. March :.
COMMITTEES Reports Fav0rabIy.
snscIal 20 rho Exening IournaI.

DOVER, March 6.-The Senate In
committee of the whole decided TO re-
port favorably upon the House substi-
tute to the half million loan bill for
good roads for New Castle county and
the neighborhood Of Wilmington. The
bin was passed by the House Tuesday
after the senate had passed the origi-
nal bill calling for the loan Of S50o,0O0.
The substitute calls for an expenditure
Of only S3OO.O00 at this time.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications FOR the
peoples column will not be printed
Names OF contributors TO the column
will not be p-,ased, but must be fur
nishcd The Evening Journal as an evil
dence OF good faith on the part Of the
contributor.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
The clubs

The so-called social" and political
clubs, where members CD only can OBJ
tain drink at nearly all hours Of the
day and night. Sunday included. have
long been a thorn in the side Of the
LIQUOR men, These organizations sa-
loon men claim have more to do with
the downfall Of youth than all the sa-
looms put together, and yet the local
option measure does not, and in fact
cannot apply to them, as they carry a
"club license" IL they are chartered,
bearing the. seal of approval Of Uncle
Sam upon the face. Why not enact a
measure, the liquor men say, restricting
the granting OF these charters so pro-
rniscuously and make it mandatory
upon those issuing such charters TO as
certain the character Of the applicants
as we'll TO learn the exact nature OF the
so-cailed "club."
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
Personal ana Pertinent

There is not a in New Castle county who is
working harder for good than former Levy Court
Commissioner Charles Megglnson. He has been instru-
mental in keeping up fight good roads, and the
ono he is most Interested present is the road from
Eden Park to New Castle
Evening journal., 1907-03-07

Editor The Evening journal
Doubtless every regular visitor TO
King street on market days have taken
notice OF the fearfully congested condi-
ton Of the sidewalks, In some places
It being necessary for people to pass in
single file owing to the many obstruc-
tions paced on either side of the walk.
Not only are the stands Of the farmers
placed unon the narrow footway, but
along the fronts of stores and private
houses other stands are erected by
other merchants desirous of profiting
by the crowd Of marketers, resulting in
great discomfort TO the people and af-
fordirg an excellent chance for pick
pockets TO operate I'm the iostling
throngs. Can't something be done to
mitigate this nuisance?
Yours respectfully.
A Marketer.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07

Senator Bailey having received a vindication
from his constituents in Texas represented by
the Legislature which has investigated him, re-
turned to the Senate in better spirits lie did not
bring his pistol with him and perhaps his tenn
per will now be more under control.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07

Robert Emmett, the Irish patriot, has secured an
imperishable place on the role Of the illustrious
sons of the Emerald isle. The fact that Irish
Americans gather years to keep alive his mem
DRY and sound his praises shows the warm spot
that he has obtained in their affections. The
passing of years does not dim the lustre OF En-
NETS memory.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07

Colonel Bryan who has been silent for some
time confesses to the Minnesota editors that the
President has done much of which he approved
Doubtless the President will be relieved in mind
and not wait so anxiously for the general criti-
cisms Of him that the Colonel is preparing to de-
liver.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
Beek Bros. PLANT Burned.

II has been learned here that the
plant OF Beck Brothers, in Sumter, 5
C.. was damaged by fire to the extent
of $50 600. The Beck Brothers for
merly lived in this city, and are broth
ers OF Samuel J. Beck now resident
here.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
Resnectfully.
Wilmington, March Z.
Omastinn Ranardinn Irials.

WWV0NTNTI TtN NI"' NTTII II ''l'N'
Editor The Evening Journal
How much space viii the average
newspaper in the East give to the pro-
coedings OF the Moyer- Hevwood Petit
bone tria, commencing on March 6?
Compared with such a trial as that
Of Thaw. its Importance to the great
mass of the people is many times
greater.
II will receive barely a few lines Of
mention from most journals east of the
Mississippi. But it marks an epoch
no matter how decided, in American
history. Respectfully
Evening journal., 1907-03-07

but Platt and DepeV hold on. The difference
is that that while no ane wanted Spooner TO quit
ther are many New Workers who would be pleas
ed to see both their senators step down and out.
The two aged ones, however, have no resignation
bees IN their bonnetss
Evening journal., 1907-03-07

This is sale at Broad street and Twenty
Fourth and Chestnut street railroad stations Phadel-
phla, and at the Broadway Theatre news stand New
yrarr
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
Much Liquor Sold
The Workinsman

A prominent official, and one who,
though not a temperance man, does
not drink ordinarily, asks the question:
SHOULD local option become effective
in Wilmington. what is the working
man to do? The man who tolls for ten
hours a day and who when working
hours are at an end not only wants,
but needs. a stimulant? Is he to be
deprived Of a drink? Is he to be COM
PEELED TO keep liquor in his house,
among his children, simply because he
is unable to obtain a drink on his way
home? He has no clubs at which he
can go rs often as he pleases. Do the
temperance people stop to consider
this2"
Evening journal., 1907-03-07

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
By mail postage prepaid, $500 year, % cents
month payable In advance by carrier six cents week
Evening journal., 1907-03-07

no attention paid TO unsigned communications.
Advertising rates on application.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
TheEvening Journal

New York once sos Potter Building.
Chicago Ofice: 81 Boyce Building.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07

Editorial Room-D. & A. 500 Delmarvia, 224s.
Business ohice-D. & A. 975 Delmarvia. 22is.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
Clear the Walks.

Wilmington. March :.
Evening journal., 1907-03-07
The Press and Crime.

wilmington, March Z.