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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
Chinese Scholar on Marriage
Tit-Bits

Sir Robert Hart. speaking of marriage
and death customs in the far east, tells
a story OF a great Chinese scholar and
high official who said that our oreign
way OF letting the young people fall in
love and choose and the Chinese way of
first marrying and then making acquain-
lance reminded him OF two kettles OF wa
ter; the first-the foreign-was taken at
the boiling point from the fire by mar
rage and then grew cooler and cooler.
whereas the second-the Chinese-was a
kettle OF cold water put on the fire by
wediock and ever afterward growing
warmer and warmer. so that" said his
friend, after fifty or sixty years we are
madly In love with each other"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
One Boy Who Became a Million
aire Before He Was Twenty One

The arch prospector Of all times was Cecil
Rhodes. For him II was not merely going out
aud putting down holes In likely places. At
" he had been touched with tuberculosis and
ordered south. Arriving at his brother Her
bert's cotton plantation in Africa in the midst
OF the second diamond excitement, he, witt
They took a claim at Colesburg-at 80 shil-
lings a month rental. In few weeks each
leased full claim, ell the law allowed. Cecil
one man TO own two claims, then ten, and
then as many he could lay hold OF. So well
did Rhodes keep pace with changing regula-
lions that he returned to England at ~ NIL
iiOnairei-Frsnklin Clarkin. In August Every
body'a.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
GIRLS STRIKE ON RULE
PROHIBITING TALKING

NEW YORK, July 2s.-Two hundred girls
employed in a shirt waist factory in East
Tenth street have gone on strike because the
management posted a notice prohibiting con-
versation during luncheon hour. 1t has
been the custom Of the girls ito eat their
lunches in the work room and during that
hour to talk and enjoy themselves. They say
that their employers have forbidden them to
talk in future during lunch hour and they
now propose to negotiate with the company
for more wages and less work. together with
the privilege of talking as much as they
please while they are eating.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
At the Back Door in Topeka

A tramp went to the back door OF q
Topeka house and knocked The lady
came TO the door. please. num-" said
the tramp. could you do a little sewing
for me7'
with pleasure" answered the kind
hearted lady. What sewing would you
like to have me DO for your
L have a button here" replied the
tramp. IF you'll sew a pair of pants
orto IL I'll be very much obliged
Kansas City Journal
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
FARMERS TALK ABOUT
ABANDONING COTTON

FORREST CITY, Ark, July H.-FaFm-
ers of seven counties in eastern Arkansas,
at a meeting of the Farmers union yes
terday, adopted resolutions looking to the
abandonment of cotton as the principal
crop because of the advance OF the boil
weevil In the stead of cotton. 1t is pro-
posed wheat and other food products
shall be raised.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
NEGRO WOMAN, AGED 116,
DIES IN NASHVILLE

NASHVILLE. Tenn. July N.-Dilla Killebrew,
eolored aged 1le years, probably the oldest
person in Tennessee, is dead at her home near
Needmore this state. Until a week before
her death she was able to get around. She is
survived by two children, one OF whom Is IL
wears old. Dilla was born a slave.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30

cation for the possession of the child.
Yesterday he secured an order from Cir
cult Judge Fulk to take possession Of
the child, who has been for the. past
ten days in the custody OF an uncle at
Pine Bluff, and today the parties to the
suit met in the court room to decide
where the child was to be delivered.
FIRED ACROSS TABLE.
While Judge Fulk was seated at
table in the court room, discussing with
Senator Davis the conditions of the trans
fer of the child, Ellis pulled revolver
from his pocket and fired point-blank at
Willis, who was seated across the table.
A court attache knocked up his arm just
as the weapon was discharged and the
bullet was embedded in the wall.
Willis ran around the table with Ellis
at his heels. The latter rested. his pistol
against the door jam just as Willis ran
out and fred a second time. Willis fell
to the floor, dying clasped In his moth
er's arms. sheriff Roberts seized Ellis,
pulling him into an ante room to prevent
any further shooting.
Shooting Climax
of Very Long Fight
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 2s.-The
shooting Of Nathaniel Parker Willis, of
indianapolis in a court room at Little
Rock, Ark, Tuesday afternoon was the
climax Of long fight by Willis for the
possession of his child.
The troubles of Willis and his former
wife reached the courts with the insti-
tuition Of habeas corpus proceedings by
Mrs. Willis (now Mrs. Ellis) in the cir
cult court here for possession of the
child. Domestic troubles had previously
caused Mrs. Willis to go to the home Of
her brother, Harry Bell, at Maiden, Mo-,
taking the child with her. While the par
ty was waiting for a train to return to
Indianapolis, Willis took the child, and
telling his wife to wait at the station
for him, boarded another train for In
dianapolis.
Mrs. Willis came to Indianapolis and
fled the suit for possession Of the child
She won the case, but the father appealed
to the supreme court of Indiana. Mean
time, Willis fled another suit in the
Montgomery circuit court. seeking to OBJ
tain the child from Mrs. Willis This case
also was appealed and both cases were
decided in favor of the mother.
Mrs. Willis took the child to Pine Bluff,
Ark, but Willis followed and again in
stituted habeas corpus proceedings to re-
gain the child. The case was appealed to
the supreme court of Arkansas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
MOTHER OF TWINS TRIET
ACQUITTED OF MURDER

NORFOLK Va. July 2T-Mrs. John Kane.
uho hot snd killed Reilly o. Martin last weeA
hrcause be used abusive language 20 her. was
acquitted n The ground Of Self-defsnse. Mrs
Kane : thr mother Of three children. including
fulre ak werks old
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
Patents Issued Georgians

IT. Dwight. Atlanta. fireplace crate; J. II
Eine. Atlanta. tie plate; H. J. Klafing, Rome.
eruft deTice: 7. J. Mckay. Atlsnta. stock car;
II. II. Simon. Atlanta. internal combustion en-
sine.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
Postmaster Appointed

| WASHINGTON, July 27.-Aubrey Harper las
! been appointed postmaster at Wray, Irwin coun-
| ty vice ]. W. Thornton. removed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30

Mistress--well. Mary. have you found out
what has become OF the remainder Of the pig
con pie?
Mary returning from voyage Of investiga-
| tion below)-Please, mum, cook says l ate It,
Punch.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
Congo Explorer Dead
Presenting a Strong Hint

BRUSSELS, July T.-Maj. Ernest Cam
bier, the Congo explorer, is dead here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30

"Odd fancy yours, Deknock, OF having 9
mummy in your house.
.'Tt's more than a fancy, my friend, it's an
appeal. It's to suggest 10 my wife 10 preserve
the silence OF the tomb"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01
Mr.. neRKELEYs TUaN TO sMILA
He and His Auto Win Out over Lima
berry and His Buggy.

"At last" said Mr. Berkeley, beam
ing. Il have had my revenge" lie was
a stout and freckled gentleman, who
seemed the most good-natured fellow
In the world The word revenge
sounded strange on his lips.
why. Theodore Berkeley" eS-
claimed his wife. what a way TO
talk One would think you were--a
burglar"
Mr. Berkeley beamed at her.
Just you listen" he said, and I'll
tell you the whole story. Do you re-
member last spring, when ! was learn
ing to run my auto. how broke down
out by South Farms, and had to get
old Mr.. Linaberry to tow me homer?
His wife nodded
We'll, do you remember what a
tale he made OF It, and how every
body laughed all that summer at me?"
Again his wife nodded.
well, ma am, | have had my re-
genge was coming back from the
reservoir this morning. when who
should ! see but the old gentleman
standing by the roadside by his shift
less, rusty old buggy trying to tie up
a splntered shaft. Naturally stopped
and asked II could help. At first he
said no, but | saw that the shaft had
been broken In two places before and
wasn't likely to stand another hitch
ing together, so ! induced him to let
me tow him"
Mr. Berkeley paused to chuckle.
1T was great really great! He sat
In the back holding onto the whole
shaft Old Madge. the piebald nag, fol-
lowed her string behind the buggy. We
had to pass In front OF the South
Farms post office Just at the time that
the mail was coming in You remem-
ber Tom Sullivan. who used to work
for me? He was there, and he shouted
Wal, wal, wal, he's come round at
last. he hasl' Poor old Mr.. Linaberry
said nothing When at last we got to
his place, he hoped down. not saying
even thank you have had my re-
venge, though, and l shan't say an
other word Youths Companion
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01
Wedding RIno story.

II was the habit of Rev. James Spur
geon, grandfather OF the great preach
er of that name, to pray each even
Ing under a certain oak tree in So
cluded wood In Honeywood park.
One night he dreamed, the story
goes, that Satan appeared and threat
ened to tear him in pieces, If he fol-
lowed his accustomed route to the
tree. There was another path by which
he might so in safety
Remembering his dream. Spurgeon
felt sorely tempted to take the route
In which Satan was not. But this
would be to capitulate. Trembling in
every limb. he made his way by the
path in which the danger lay. He
reached his goal in safety and IN
prayer and song returned thanks for
delivery from peril. When his prayer
had ended he rose to return.
In his path lay a piece OF solid gold
''as large as a curtain ring" All in
uuiry failing to discover an owner, he
retained it, and when he married had
his wife's wedding ring made from his
curious find.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01
UNIVERSITY BOYS AND GIRLS
TO HOLD JOINT MEETING

Norman, Okla, Mar. 1.-The Aurora
girls are becoming anxious. II is now
less than a week until the annual joint
meeting between the Aurora girls and
the Websterian boys literary societies
OF the state university. A good pro
gram has been prepared for the even
ing and all arrangements made for a
splendid meeting but up to today, the
date" committee was able 60 report
but five dates made for the occasion.
The rest OF the girls have as yet no
way to go. However the girls need not
be uneasy as the matter was taken up
by the Websterian boys at their meet
ing Saturday night and all Aurora
girls will be provided for
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01
SCALAWAGS AND CARPET
DAGGERS IN THE TRAITOR

Whenever there is william In a
play the theatregoer wants him TO be
an all wool and yard wide william.
There Is a scalawag and capetbag-
ger in "The Traitor" the new Dixon
play that completes the story Of rhe
Clansman. and that statement alone
is sufficient TO convince anyone in the
South that the Williams in this play
are the real article. What makes the
situation more interesting is the fact
that they are men of brains Of re-
sources, and therefore their villiapy
results in stirring deeds that make
thrilling olimaxes for the drama All
of which has had much 70 do with the
long lines OF ticket buyers that one
sees in every city when the seat sale
for "The Traitor" opens, This cyelon'
ic success will be the attraction at the
Auditorium, Wednesday, March 3,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01

Eugene Wolf. the German explorer.
says that for the last Is years of the
30 he has spent in travelling he has
studied the problem of costless pre-
ventive Of seasickness, and he haS
reached the conclusion that the best
means obtainable is hot watersoaked
towel. folded tightly about the pa
tents head while he lies fiat on his
back. In VOLTS own words: "A rene
dy for curing seasickness there is
none, and never will be. The. point,
therefore, lies in its prevention, for
prevention is better than cure My
simple head bandage. made by fold
Ing a towel, large handkerchief or
anything similar. dipped into hot salt
or sweet water, and applied round the
head a few times. restores the proper
circulation OF the blood. relieves the
abdomen from pressure and checks
che cerebral anemia."
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01
still the Friday supsrstItlon.

"The Atlantic liners are now run
aing much oftener than they used to
90. In time they will leave port every
day in the week but Friday. They
will never sail on Friday on account
Of the Friday superstition.
The speaker, shipping agent
shook his head and resumed;
This Friday superstition is amaz
lngly strong. II Affects the educated
no less than the illterate, l know
hardly a person who would set out on
8 sea voyage on Friday. and nobody
would marry on that day, while there
Is even. say the undertakers, preju-
dice against Friday burials.
"A Friday burial" he explained. is
not supposed to AFFECT the hereafter Of
the deceased, but TO augur i'll for the
health of the mourners throughout the
lnsuiug year"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01
"BUNCOMD" CLUB MAY
SUCCEED ANANIAS ORDER
By Associated Press

By Associated Press.
washington. d. c.. Mar. 1.-The
passing OF the so-oalled Ananias club
established by Roosevelt is a source
af pleasantly between the out going
and incoming president, according to
a story which Is going the rounds,
Roosevelt has accused TAFT Of already
starting an opposition club. the Bum
combe club" in several OF his
speeches. in which criticism OF the
Panama canal was dealt With unspar-
ngly. Taft has declared that bum
comb" congressman have been largely
responsible.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01

The most important work done by
the state legislature az this session
has been the establishment of the
state institutions. It has been an ar
duous task but the necessity for
prompt action was such as to make
the matter imperative,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01

The way Vinta organized for that
asylum indicates there is some energy
over there. That sotr of organization
will make cities and those fellows
who came here and put the shin
plasters OF downright ability under
meath their claim for the asylum
should be sentenced to ten years hard
work making VInita great city
Guthrie Leader
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01
COOK DID NOT VIOLATE
PRIVILEGE Of DEBATE
by Associated Press

by Associated Press
Washington, d. c., Mar - The
special committee appointed to exam
Inc the recent speech Of Cook. of Colo
RADIO. attacking President Roosevelt
today reported to the house that
Cooks remarks. treated as a whole, do
not contain language in violation OF
privileges of debate, and do not call
for further action by the house The
report was approved and the commit
tee discharged
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01

II the hospital for the insane comes
TO Vlnita, our people ought TO be un-
der lasting obligations 20 the bunch
of hustlers who have quit their own
business ana gone out to Guthrie to
boost.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01
PRESIDENTS SALARY MAY
REMAIN AS AT PRESENT.

by Associated Press
Washington, d. c. Mar 1 r. Con
ferences on the legislative, executive
and judicial appropriations bill for the
third time voted today to report dis
agreement on amendments increasing
the salaries of the president. vice
president, speaker of the house and
federal judges.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01

Tulsa Pioneer And Capitalist Dead.
by Associated Press.
Tulsa, Okla, Mar. III. A. Friend,
pioneer and capitalist. died here to-
day. after long Illness.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01

Some of the country weeklies con
tinue to print columns ofGeorge Wash
lngton stuff A hundred years ago 1t
would have been news for three
months.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01
BOY WHO SHOT FATHER IN
DEFENSE OF MOTHER FREED

BY Associated Press.
Garden City, Kans Mar. John
D. Mite. a farmer near here, was shot
and killed last night by his son, Sam
uel, who says he shot in defense Of his
mother and sisters. A cornorers jury
exonerated the boy.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01
Hls own Pockets.

When the awkward fellow doesn't
know what to do with his hands he
puts them in his pocket, which, after
all, is better than putting them In
other peoples pockets.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01

Don't let the good roads movement
rest until we have the finest roads In
Oklahoma. to be found anywhere in
the west
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01

II a man preach better sermon.
write a better book or make a better
mousetrap than his neighbor, though
he build his house in the woods. the
world viii make a beaten path 20 his
ioor.-EmersOn.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01
NOTICE

A new telephone directory is being
prepared. We desire that all listings
appear correct including street name
and house number. according to new
system Of numbering lust completed.
For any corrections please give
same In writing or car BY telephone.
PIONEER TELEPHONE co.
Sidney Smith, Manager.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01
HASKELL LOSES IN SCOTT
MAcREYNoLos CONTROVERSY

Guthrie Okla. Mar. 1. ~ Judge
Strang. this afternoon held that the
writ OF search and seizure in the
scott MacReynolds-Gov. Haskell case
vas issued without sufficient fact, and
ordered the papers returned to Mac
Reynolds.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-01

The faith that passeth understand
ink Is the kind one has who pays one
dollar for q blood puriner which Is
passed over the counter BY q man
whose face is fall Of hlotches.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-15
OWNERS AND BREEDERS
MAY SAVE TURF GAME
axe United Action in Effort to Promote Usual Meet
ings This Season Guaranty Fund Of 100000
Subscribed for Purpose.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE Associa-
ton Of Owners and Bree ders. a new
turf organization, was launched yester-
Jay.
AS its name implies, it is composed
OF horse owners and breeders interested
in the perpetuation of the thoroughbred
and racing. Its members have sub
scribed to and created a big fund of
many thousands of dollars, which will
be donated to the various racing asso-
Citations Of this State under the juris-
diction Of the Jockey Club for the pur-
pose Of being offered as prizes for con-
tests.
The following well-known breeders
and horse owners met In the office Of
he Jockey Club yesterday afternoon:
James B. Haggin. r. c. Bishop. o. Nj.
Bishop, II. z. Duryea, Frederick John
son. Andrew Miller, H. T. Oxnard. and
II. K. Knapp. Mr.. Haggin was elected
temporary chairman CT the meeting.
The chairman said "a guaranty fund
had been raised among owners and
breeders to an amount exceeding $780,
600. TO be given through the various
associations for races during the season
Of 1909. Just how much this fund tex
ceeds 100000, whether 1t is 100000 or
SSVO'VOO' the men interested refused to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-15

say, and it may only be conjectured.
Men who profess to know say that the
fund has now reached nearly $500 900
and is increasing by subscriptions or
guarantees from breeders and owners
all over the country. The membership
is limited to men who are classified
under these terms.
1t is the purpose of this new turf
organization to offer each racing assO-
citation money enough to guarantee the
following races, the conditions Of which
are to be formulated by Clarence H.
Mackay and Andrew Miller, who have
been appointed a committee to attend to
these details: One race worth. 5000.
four races worth $500 each. and FIVE
races worth $1,000 each. This Will mean
a donation of $4,000 to each track for
each racing meeting.
The announcement OF the plans Of the
Association of Owners and Breeders
confirms The story published ten days
ago that sportsman were contributing
10 fund Of 100000 for the purpose Of
perpetuating racing. At the time 10
was announced that the money would
be spent to pay for stakes and purses,
so as TO assist the tracks to meet ex-
penses and to offer attractive and rich
prizes for contests.
With ten rich stakes assured by the
Owners and Breeders to each racing
meeting and with the regular events
contributed by the tracks, there will be
plenty OF valuable events for horsemen
Consequently, this years sport will not
be as poor as peSSimists have pre-
dicted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-15
GOTCH IS MASTER
OF TERRIBLE TURK
Worlds Champion Grappler
Disposes of Mahmout in
Straight Falls.

CHICAGO, April 15.-It would be i'm
possible to convince today any of the
10000 followers OF the wrestling game
who saw Frank Gotch throw Yussiff
Mahmout last night that a greater
wrestler than Gotoh ever has or ever
win live.
The Terrible Turk was so far from
terrible to the brawny Iowan that t,ie
bout was almost a burlesque. GOsch
simply toyed with his opponent. and
just seventeen minutes and ten seconds
after the men went on the mat the
American had won two falls. and re-
tanned the wrestling championship Of
the world
The crotch hold and the half-nelson
served to dispose Of the Turk the first
time, after eight minutes of wrestling,
and a reverse-nelson settled Mahmout
the second time in nine minutes and
ten seconds.
Gotch apparently did not once think
II necessary 20 try his famous toe
hold.
Just before the bout he permitted the
Turk to wreStle without shoes on con-
dition that he forfeit $500 of the purse.
After the bout several hundred enthus-
iastic Tans rushed to the mat and car
ried Gotch out on their shoulders.
Il had him beaten when 1 laid my
hands "a him." said GOtch today He
IS a strong fellow. but I am stronger.
and know more about wrestling thar he
does"
Aside from stating that Gotch was
the best man he had ever met, the Turk
had no remarks to make. He will 90 t.
Bulgaria for a time, and then return
in the hope OF securing another match
with Gotch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-15
KAUF MAN NO MATCH
FOR JACK JOHNSON
Hugh Mcintosh I1oots Idea
of Mill Betw cen Califor-
nian and Champion.

NEW YORK, April 15.-Hugh D. Nc
intosh. the Australian promoter, who
came TO this country a few weeks ago
saying his principal object was to ar
range fight between Jeffries and John
son, sailed today on *he steamer Maure-
tania for Liverpool He expects to re-
turn in a month. he said.
Il am confident that John and JEFF
fries win face each other in the ring
Johnson has been eager for the fight for
long time and won't back out JEFF
fries has promised to give me an answer
within thirty days a. to whether he will
accept a proposition to fight Johnson.
Il have changed my mind about
matching Kaufman and Johnson for my
club" continued Mcintosh. I thought
kaufman was better fighter than he
is and would make a good match for
Johnson. I was surprises at Kaufman's
poor showing against Tony Ross. /
think a match between Kaufman and
Johnson would be one-sided.