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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02
UENNIE OWEN WILL
AGAIN COACH SOONERS

Norman. Okla, Sept. 2-That the Uni
versity Of Oklahoma win put out win
ming team is an assured fact. almost, az
ten Of last years players will be back
again this year The football season Of
the state is formerly opened when the
University ''Sooners" meet the Central
State Normal at Edmund on September
rs. School opens here the 18th and
there remains but ten days for the sooners
to get into the pink Of condition. Bennie
Owens has been selected as general mann
ager Of athletics at a salary and he will
coach all the various teams throughout
the year
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02

Now that both political parties in Okla
homa have straddled the school land ques,
ton, the people may very properly take it
up and discuss ii in an entirely non -parti-
san manner In the first place the school
lands in Oklahoma are constantly enhano-
ing in value. They are worth more to-
day than they we're yesterday and viii
continue to increase in value. and are
therefore the best investment the state
could make for the schools, If we had the
money they would bring at sale. what
would we do with itg Could we beat in
vestine it in land that is 50 rapidly in
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02
Premium for Best Corn. .

The International Bank & Trust Co., of
this city authorizes The Chieftain to pub
lish the following for two weeks
win pay So in cash for six ears Of the
best corn left ak this bank between now
October l. One dollar for the second best;
decision to be made by farmers who are
not exhibitors. Bring on your corn and
show the public what you can raise.
INTERNATIONAL BANK & TTUsT Co.
Vinita. Okla. September |, 1908.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02

To believe in Vinita and its people is
the frst step toward becoming a useful
citizen. and to identify ones self with the
civic growth and progress Of the town
ought to be a patriotic duty to every man.
woman and child in the city It just takes
that to build city Local pride Of the
sort that holds up the good features of the
place an essential to growth and continued
development.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02
EMMETT DALTON WEDS
DARTLESV|LLE WIDOW

BartIesvlle. Okla. Sept. 2--Emmett
Dalton who was recently pardoned while
serving life sentence in the Kansas
penitentiary, and Mrs Julia Lewis, widow
of Ernest Lewis, killed in bloody battle
with United States marshals here nine
months ago, we're married last night.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02

MaTksville, La. June 16.-Red river
levees broke in two places below Mon
Gle Sunday. The worst break is about
500 feet eide with the water flowing
through atderths ranging from 16 to
20 feet The Moncla breaks are with
in about 80 miles Of the Mississippi
river into which the Red river empties.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02
SEPARATE SCHOOL Law
IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Guthrie, Okla. Sept 2--Judge A. H.
Houston. in the district court here yester-
day. declared unconstitutional the Okla
homa separate school law, providing sep
arate school boards and separate schools
for negroes in the new state. The case
will now 90 to the supreme court.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02

Sedalia, Mo-. June 16.-AH Of the 80
persons injured by the derailing Of the
Missouri. Kansas & Texas train near
Clinton, It is believed. will recover
Several Of those most dangerously IN
iured were brought to the company's
hospital here. Only six were still AZ
the hospital Sunday night
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02

The democratic party in Oklahoma will
not be irrevocably committed to the sale
Of the school lands until after the election.
at which time il is hoped the question
win be settled in the negative by the
people.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02
A Contest over the Platform.

Chicago. June 16.-Something Of a
sensation was caused Sunday night by
the unexpected arrival in Chicago Of
one of the presidential. candidates.
Uncle Joe" Cannon. It soon devel
oped that Speaker Cannon's coming
was in connection. with the platform
and that a very brisk contest on some
Of the planks was in prospect.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02
County Ticket.

Will the sale Of the school lands be the
rock upon which the democratic party of
Oklahoma win 60 to pieces9 Let us hope
for better things 1t were fuarful herit-
age to leave for future years.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02

creasing in valueg Don't rob the children
Of the state BY ceiling the school land and
thus creating a fund 70 iieht over and
perhaps squandeE
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02

And scrse Mere On Other Things.
New York spends $4,000. 900 a year
On grand opera: and more than that
en- rastime and fool songs aud playa
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02

What one has one ought to use;
and whatever he does he should do
with all his might-Cicero.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-02
Vinito. Okla, Wednesday, Sept. 2

s.
!
National Democratic Ticket.
For President
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.
Of Nebraska.
For Vice President.
JOHN WORTH KERN.
Of Indiana.
Democratic Congressional Ticket.
First District
HENRY JOHNSTON
Of Noble County.
Second District
ELMER FULTON,
Of Oklahoma County.
Third District
JAMES S. DAVENPORT
Of Craig County.
Fourth District
CHARLES CARTER,
Of Carter County
Fifth District
SCOTT FERRIS.
Of Comanche County.
State Ticket
For Corporation Commissioned
A. P. WATSON,
of Pottawatomie County.
For Chief Justice Supreme Court
ROBERT L. WILLIAMS.
of Bryan County.
For Associate Chief Justice
SAMUEL L. HAYES.
County Ticket.
For Representative, Craig County
f. NJ RATCLIFF,
Of Vinita.
For Pictorial Representative Craig and
Rogers County,
PETER A. CoYNE.
of Craig County
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29

both parties. They busy themselves in
behalf of candidates for nominations of
whose views they approve. They began
this years ago. In the spring of 1892 they
were especially busy. The opposition to
the denomination of General Harrison
disturbed them. and they helped to de-
feat It, Then they exerted themselves
in behalf of Mr.. Cleveland. and were
among his most powerful supporters at
Chicago. With each ticket headed by a
man whose opinions on the money ques-
ton they considered sound. the financiers
drew a long breath of relief and turned
over the work to the old political stagers.
Of this force Mr.. Cleveland that year
had the pick. and the Homestead strike
and riot happening OPPORTUNITY. the VIC
tory fell to the democrats The party In
power was held responsible for the blood
shed which. as alleged, had grown out
of the arrogance of an industry that
had profited largely from the protective
tariff
But this year Wall street has been too
industrious and too open. 1t has hunted
with brass bands. The result Is that its
agents everywhere, whether anti-Bryan
or anti-Roosevelt, or both, have been
spotted and their labors noted and ap-
praised. 1t does not seem possible for
what is called reaction to win at either
Chicago or Denver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
The Householder Spring Task.

1t is not too early to take thought of
the front lawn and the garden. In few
weeks the grass will be long enough to be
given Its first trimming, and already the
shrubs are budding, under the influence
of the warmth of the past few days. The
wise householder, who believes in keeping
his premises neat and attractive, is al
ready looking over his stock of garden
tools and studying the seed catalogues.
and otherwise preparing for the joyful
task of encouraging nature. There is at
least one OF these energetic home gar
deners in every block of dwellings,, and
often the majority of the residents are
inspired by the idea that the citizen S
duty includes the care of the grass and
the cultivation of decorative plants and
vines. The ideal of these generous con-
tributors to the city's appearance Is that
of a constantly striving spirit of compe-
tition between individuals. until there are
no bald spots, no sordid conditions. no
neglected opportunities for artistic de-
veopment.
With the deep parkings permitted by the
wise plans upon which the city is laid
out there is scarcely residence street in
the District that is not susceptible Of
treatment from the landscape artists
point OF view. The total cost OF bringing
Washington up to mark in this respect
will be comparatively small, If each house
holder Is willing to contribute a little Of
his leisure time TO the task. Really better
results are scored in t. long run by per-
sonal participation. The man who loves
flowers we'll enough to get down on his
hands and knees and grub with a trowel
will stand by the enterprise longer than
the man who hires his help. But this is
not meant in depreciation of the man who
does all his work by proxy. There are
many too busy TO devote any time to
gardening. and others not strong enough
to undertake the toll of digging. hoeing.
raking and planting and trimming
Whether by direct or indirect participa-
ton. however. every household should
take hand in the development of the
city TO Its full possibilities the garden
of homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
Mud on the Sidewalks.

Representative Rodenburg the other day
introduced in the House a bill appropriate
ing $500 for clearing the roadway and
sidewalks on r street between lexington
place and I'd street northeast OF mud or
other obstacles which may interfere with
the safe and convenient progress OF
pedestrians" One-half Of the money is
to come from the federal treasury and
the other half from the District tax rev.
enues. but eventually the owners of the
abutting property are to refund this cost.
No provision is made for the permanent
cure OF the obnoxious conditions.
1t is a striking commentary on the
state of the laws governing the sidewalks
in this District that a separate measure
should be presented for the purpose OF
curing only one of a large number OF
similar nuisances in the Capital city. The
stretch of sidewalk and roadway in ques-
ton has been virtually impossible for
years, save in the driest weather. when
it Is possible to walk over the baked
dirt. In damp weather pedestrians must
take to the middle Of the street. to their
infinite danger from passing street cars.
Under the statutes the Commissioners
have no power to compel the owner OF the
abutting land to improve the conditions
or to abate the nuisance, even temporary
ly A general act on this subject is pend
ing in both houses, awaiting the pleasure
of the committees. looking to the abate-
ment of all such nuisances.
The owners of property should be re-
quired to keep 1t in order in a manner
to prevent the creation Of dangerous or
mountaineering conditions. The side
walks are provided by the municipality
to give access not merely to such prop
erty, but past 1t. When through the
negligence of the owner the sidewalk be-
comes fouled to the point of being I'M
passable, a condition exists witch calls
for strict measu of cure not merely
temporary, but permanent. 1t is intol-
cradle that the District government has
no such measures today and that In this
extremity 1t becomes necessary for a
representative to introduce bill formal
~ proposing the abatement of dangerous
conditions along a stretch of street less
than $50 feet In length.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
AERIAL NAIL.

(Notes. weighed with lead. are dropped from the
French balloon to the friends Of the bal
lOonists below
When Betty stepped into her aeroplane lightly
And, she departed, she called to me brightly,
II may stay week but don't worry, IN
So, cheered by the hope for an early apistle
turned through the misty and gathering
And. piping a Tow and melodious whistle,
! thought OF my love ! sauntered toward
home.
She dropped me line the next evening at
note Of tender affection, and that
Came into my bedroom-alons with the sky
And shockingly dented my second best hat.
My cook. the next morning. stepped out Of the
basement.
On hearing the miIkman already astir-
A message that Betty had aimed at my case
rNent
Came out of the heavens, and-well, it got
her.
The butcher. the baker. the coal man and
Now leave my supplies in the next street
but two;
They swear If they dare to approach any
They know they'll be shot by some fond billet
Last night. as she sailed. my dear Betty in
dited
=. 4 hfteen,page letter. to give me a proof
VI how she adores me, and when that
1t took of chimney and stove in the roof.
Although TO loves bondage still sub
missive.
1t irks one to know that his house is a Jail
The which he can't leave lest some eighteen
pound missive
By chance Ii among his aerial mail.
I'd hate to have Betty dlstrust doubt
ME;
I'd bate to he harsh to the girl adore.
But still, II her notes keep descending about
I'll answer some day with Krag A.
Minneapolis Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
Fighting Bosses.

The critics of George B. Cox should
have a care. This is the closed season
for bosses. It is not in order to hunt
them now. They are fair game between
times but in presidential years they are
entitled to their liberty and to entire
freedom of action.
Mr.. Cox is doing no more than other
bosses. big and little, are doing. The
whole tribe are busy. Go into any state
and you will find the despised of last year
among the prime favorites of this year.
In Cincinnati Mr.. Cox is in good odor
again. and honored by his fellow-citizens
with a commission to the Chicago con-
vention. In New York Mr.. Murphy is
active, and asking to be sent to Denver,
and likely to have his wishes gratified.
On the other side of the fence Mr.. Odell
has his flag up. and may in part recover
his prestige. At any rate. when the bat
tie between the two parties opens his
party will be glad to avail itself of his
services. And so elsewhere.
This may be bad. but it is better than
if the bosses were operating under cover
through dummies. We should enjoy full
view of those who are responsible for
what is going on. Then, when all is
over, and the rewards are to be distrib-
uted, we shall all know who has been
strengthened and who weakened by the
division Of the spoils. Besides, bosses
have a sort of pride, and while their pow
err remains are justified in offering for
honors that are going.
Shall we ever get rid Of the bosses per-
manently? Or as matter of fact, do We
really desire to do so? The masquerade
has been in progress for years, and shows
an undiminished popularity. In local
campaigns, where mayoralties and places
of that grade are at stake, the outcries
against the bosses are deafening. Often.
as the result, the bosses are dethroned.
For time they go into retirement. and
there are none poor enough to do them
honor publicly.
But that is deceptive. The bosses are
not as dead as they seem to be. They
suck their paws through the winter of
the public discomfort reduce their weight.
and come out of their dens when the
weather softens in prime condition for
battle again. And then, where before
they were drubbed, they now are coddled,
and wax fatter and stronger than ever.
Fighting bosses is the "thinnest'' Of our
political performances. but maybe the
most popular. and certainly the most
amusing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
Business and Politics.

The new senator from Florida, to sue
reed Mr.. Bryan. is banker. AS Mr.
Taliaferro also Is business man. this
gives Florida an unusual record as
southern state in the Senate. Alabama Is
the only other southe state now repre-
scented in the Senate by two non-profes-
sionai men. Mr. Bankhead is farmer
and Mr.. Johnston a business man. They
have just succeeded two lawyers.
The south as rule sends lawyers to
both houses of Congress. 1t is a section
where oratory is much practiced and ad-
mired. and aspirants for political honors
are expected to speak for what they want
This accounts for the large number of
effective speakers from that quarter.
In the Senate today we have from Texas
Mr. Bailey and Mr. Culberson. both law
yers and the former one of the best
sneakers in public life. From Virginia We
have Mr. Daniel and Mr.. Martin. both
lawyers. and the former a very popular
orator. From Maryland We have Mr..
Rayner and Mr.. Smith, the one lawyer
and the other a man of business, and
the former an orator of power. From
Georgia we have Mr.. Bacon and Mr..
Clay, both lawyers. and both good speak
ers. From Tennessee come Mr.. Frazier
and Mr.. Taylor. both lawyers. ana the
latter man or VIII ana nuINoF. Auu
SO on.
1t is sometimes said that the south
would benefit if her business men took a
greater interest in politics and oftener
appeared in high Office. They have done
some extraordinary things in their own
field since the war. All interests there,
planting and manufacturing, and COM
mercial, have been advanced to a great
degree. The south is rich, and getting
richer. and her men of business have
been the architects of all her prosperity.
They have brought her up to date, and
are keeping her there.
1t is assumed therefore that if more of
these men could be induced to devote their
talents to public affairs, their success
would be as signal there as it has been
in private affairs All of our leading is
sues today partake of business. and a
thorough business training stands legis-
lator well in hand. The currency, the
tariff, the trusts, the railroads, are sub
jects upon which business men of the
higher grades would enter as Legislators
with knowledge very valuable to the gen.
eral welfare.
one difficulty is with the rewards. In
politics the highest salaries are small
when compared with these in bushes S
life. not to mention opportunities for in
vestments and speculation which a con-
scientious public official cannot improve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
VARIOUS VERSES
ON TIMELY TOPICS
TO The KNOCKER.

why 60 Knocking. knocking. knocking. ell ths
time and everywhere?
Don you know that men will doubt you n
your words are never fairr
why insist that Smith has never done q thing
to merit praise?
why point out the faults Of Adams or Van
torkley's foolish WAYS:
Why not dwell sometimes on subjects Of q
cheerful. hopeful kind?
why keep hunting for the troubles those who
search may always find?
Why 30 knocking knocking knocking when
you often, II you would
Might discover fair excuses 10 he saying some
thing good?
Don't you know that other pecple scon or late
must think that you,
II you see no good in others. lack the manly
virtues, too.
Why refer to others always In a sneeriug.
snappish way?
Why not be discreetly silent il there's nothing
good to say?
Chicago Record Herald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
PAY-AS-YOU-ENTER CARS.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
New York which likes to startle the
world with something new each day in
the way OF transportation, thinks the
"pay-as-you-enter" cars are very novel,
1t takes a long while for innovations to
get around to the small villages.
From the indianapolis News.
1t looks as If those pay-as-you-enter
cars in Chicago and New York were prov
ing to be a success. Passengers say that
hanging on the straps in them Is not a
bit more tiresome or even uncomfortable
than In the old kind.
From the Providence Evening Bulletin.
"Pay-as-you-enter'' seems to be a sue
cess in New York. Pay as you go was
always a pretty good rule.
From the Scranton Tribune.
Scranton has no 'pay-as-you-enter"
trolley cars, but there are quite a number
of the "bump-as-you-ride' kind in use.
From the Providence Tribune.
The plan of paying as you enter the car
seems destined to bring the street railway
business down to the theatrical level.
From the Newark News.
But the real need of the hour in trolley
matters Is acknowledgements car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
The DUKE and The DUCATS.
From the Toledo Blade.

From the Toledo Blade.
The Duke of Abruzzi. who wants to
marry Miss Elkins. is said to be worth
s. 100000 in his own right. That would
seem enough to get married on, especially
when the girl has a few millions.
From the Chicago Journal.
They say the Duke of Abruzzi is SO
rich that money does not enter into his
matrimonial calculations. Yet he has only
500 900 a year, and what is that to the
Washington smart set?
From the Nashville Tennesseean.
We prophesy that Miss Elkins will get
her duke and that he will get his Amerl-
can girl and her doWry.
From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
American girls are not ordinarily won
nv farthest north expeditions. Eighty-six
degrees and thirty-siX minutes offers no
attractions.
From the Albany Times Union.
This time an American heireSS will wed
into the royal family of Italy. Well. 1t
can't hurt the royal family bit, and
may set a better standard OF foreign
bridegrooms.
From the Concord Evening Monitor.
Whatever comes of it, 1t Is to be hoped
the Duke dAbruzzi is not a second
Jerome Bonaparte. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29
Republicans Should Sober Up.

The Indiana democrats are plucking up
heart. Their state convention was largely
attended. and the contests for places on
the state ticket were spirited. Nomina-
lions altogether creditable were made. and
there is going to be hot time in the old
commonwealth this fall.
For years Indiana was safely demo-
cratic The leadership of Hendricks. Nc
Donald, English. and Voorhees, possessed
all the elements Of success with the
Hoosier people. Mr.. Hendricks had sa-
gacity and suavity. Mr.. Mcdonald was a
rugged man Of common sense and driv-
ing power. Mr.. English was a most sue
| cessful man of business. and knew how
| to appeal to the local business world. Mr..
Voorhees, was stump orator who had
studied his constituents closely and gave
| them just what they most appreciated.
These men formed a very effective quar-
terte
| They left no democrats of their quality,
while the republicans were fortunate in
| the young men who had come on. Mr..
| Fairbanks, Mr.. Beveridge. Mr. Hemen-
| way. Mr.. Lands. Mr. Watson, Mr.. Over
street and others swung the state to the
republican column. and have kept it there.
Since then Indiana has been as safely
republican as before democratic.
| At last. however. several causes operat-
| ing. there is the prospect of an old-time
contest for control. The democrats are
very active, and are heartened by intelli-
gence from elsewhere. They seem to feel
that the tide has turned. is turning,
and that the day of jubilee approaches.
Mr. Bryan is their choice for President.
and in John w. Kern they think they
have a good man for second place on the
ticket.
| Here is pointer for the republicans.
What is true of Indiana Is true also of
other states. There is a sort of demo-
! cratic revival. The leaders of that party
show signs of real life. Some of them
are gambling on the broad proposition that
the republican luck must change. Others
are calculating on the basis of the numer-
GUS republican divisions. And still others
believe in the democratic policies so