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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-23
STUDENT SELF-GOvERNMENT
At THE STATE UNIVERSITY

Norman, Okla. Mar 23.-The con
stitutional charter for student self gov
ernment in the state university as pro-
posed by the faculty was read to the
student body by President Evans in
chapel this morning. The student body
will vote to either accept or reject
the proposition next Tuesday. The
aim Of the promoters Of the scheme is
to enable the student body to aid if
possible any student who has a tend
ency to go wrong without its being
necessary to deprive him of the bene-
fit of an education in the greatest of
Oklahomas schools The constitu-
tion has been made as simple as pos
sible with an amending clause in order
to make its adoption possible. The
constitution as read retains to the fac
ulty the control over athletics, but
gives over the control Of matters
where the actions of one student will
affect the rights of others.
The council will have power, legis-
lative, judicial, and executive, to reg
ulate actions of students on the cam
pus and at athletic meets, to regulate
the class scrap, cheating in examina-
tions, the publishing of any scandal
regarding the university or its stu
dents. and other matters of a similar
nature
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-23
BELIEVE THE ROAD
WILL Be BUILT
Parties Back Of the Cherokee and
Oklahoma Railroad Project See
Bright Prospects Ahead.

Nowta, Okla, Mar. pa proposed
railroad upon which construction had
commenced prior to the Roosevelt
panic, and one that would be of great
advantage to the Cherokee nation dis
trict has been revived. The Nowata
Star says
There is a strong possibility of the
Cherokee and Oklahoma Central rail-
road being built.
Readers will we'll remember that
this road was started some two or
three years ago The grade was COM
pleted to the Verdigris river and all
at once work ceased Recently Messrs.
Todd and Cannon, oil refinery people
of Chelsea, were in Nowata comforting
with local business men They brought
the news that they had made arrange
ments with St. Louis capitalists to
finance the road and there are great
hopes of completing the same. The
road as now planned will be forty
miles in length and will either run
from Pryor Greek to Nowata, or from
Chelsea to Bartlesylle, through No
wata. The grade has been completed
fifteen miles and there has been about
$4,000 already expended on the pro
ject. 1t will be remembered that No
wata people were to gyie a bonus at
that time. The people of Alluwe also
contributed to the project in the way
of purchasing lots. This money was
never lost by the people and no one
was out a cent, causing people to
have faith in the promoters. At the
time the promoters were assuring our
people the road would be built they
fully expected to receive their finan-
cial assistance from Mr.. Jamison, but
as that gentleman died about that
time, the deal practically fell through
1t will also be remembered that money
was very scarce in the east, there
being a panic at that time The cash
required to carry on the work of con-
struction can be obtained now and the
present outlook is indeed encouraging
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-23
ONE PREACHER
KILLS ANOTHER
Trouble over Consolidation Of Two
Telephone Lines in Missouri
Leads to Tragedy.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
Lebanon, Mo. Mar 23.-At Ruse, a
small town near here late yesterday.
Rev. Martin D. Johnson, aged forty, a
Baptist minister, shot and killed Rev.
Solomon Odell, aged forty-six, a Pres
byterian. The trouble arose over a
deal in telephones.
Johnson is president of the Laclede
County Telephone company and Odell
represented the Farmers Telephone
company. At meeting in the post-office
yesterday looking to the consolidation
of the two companies, Johnson alleges
Odell insulted him and the killing fol-
lowed. Johnson is in custody
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-23
KIDNAPPED BOY
FOUND At LAST
Willie Whitla Returned to His Father
by Agent of Band That Stole
Him.

Cleveland, o. Mar. 23.--Willie Whit
la, years old, who caused the police
of the entire country endless worry
since he was kidnapped from school
in Sharon, Pa, last Thursday, was re-
turned to his father at the Hollenden
hotel here tonight at $3.50 o'clock
In compliance with an agreement en-
tered into between the kidnapped boys
father and an agent of the kidnapers
here today the boy was placed on a
street car on the outskirts Of the city
and started to the hotel shortly after
$ o'clock
Billy Whitla, the kidnapped boy.
and James p Whitla, his rejoicing fa-
ther left here today for Sharon, Pa.
Gee, Papa said the youngster as they
boarded the train, hope mamma is on
the frount porch waiting for us"
Billy Reaches Home.
Sharon, Pa, Mar 23.-Today is
Billy Whitla day in Sharon. The
streets are crowded and big ovation
was given the ransomed boy, when
he arrived here, The entire population
OF the city gathered at the station,
business being suspended and schools
closed. The father and boy went at
once to the Whitla residence and in
midst of relatives the boy was restor-
ed to the arms of his mother.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-23
FATE or STORM-TOSSED
BALLOON YET IN DOUBT
By Associated Pres.

BY Associated Press.
Los Angeles. Calf, Mar. 23.--Sev-
enty hours have passed since thes bal
loon America, with six passengers,
ascended from Pasadena and was
blown into the storm swept mountains
and no word has come back as to their
fate. The conviction is rapidly fore
ing itself upon friends that the ad-
venturers met death in a blizzard
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-23
BANK VAULT FAILED TO
YIELD TO DYNAMITE CHARGE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Hemple, Mo-, Mar. 2S.-Cracksmen
made an unsuccessful attempt with
dynamite to enter the vault of the
Bank of Hemple early today The
vault was uniniured but the interior
of the bank was wrecked. The rob-
bers escaped.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-23
STRIKING FRENCHMEN
WILL RESUME WORK
Py Associated Press.

Ply Associated Press.
Paris, Mar 2S.-At mass meeting
Of six thousand striking telegraphers
and post Office employees today it was
voted almost unanimously to resume
work.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05
GENERAL NEWS,

The town of Milton, thirty miles east
Of Pensacola. Florida. was wiped out
by fire January 3lst. Loss, 100000.
Four men were killed and eleven
others injured by an accident on the
inclined railway in the Piedmont and
Georges Creek Company's coal mine
at Piedmont. West Virginia. Monday.
The fiftieth anniversary of the birth
Of Emperor William was celebrated
with great demonstration at Berlin
Wednesday.
James NJ. Atlas of Bridgeport, Conn,
who claims to have good backing. has
offered President Roosevelt 10000 a
week for thirty weeks to head a Wild
West and Rough Rider show, begin
ming next May.
Socialist demonstrations held at
Hanover In protest against the Prus-
sian election laws. resulted in a col
lision between the Socialists and the
police. Between twenty and thirty
Deeoons were wounded.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05

The first division OF the Cnited
States Atlantic fleet, composed of the
Connecticut. Vermont. Kansas and Min
nesOta. under command Of Rear Ad-
miral Sperry. arrived at Gibraltar jan
uary 3lst from Villefranche. The Rock
Of Gibraltar vas covered with specta-
tors.
has been exhausted without the COM
pletiOn of the jury to try Colonel Dun
can Cooper. Robin Cooper and John
d. Sharp at Nashville. Tenn. charged
with Staying former Senator F. E.
Carmack. Judge Hart drew another
venire of 500 names.
The rapid growth OF automobiling in
America Is shown by the corresponding
gains made by the Society of AutomO-
bile Engineers. From 1l6 at the end
Of 1897 the membership has jumped to
nearly 800. The societys total income
for 1907 was less than $500. while
for 1908 1t was nearly 5000.
Starting from Rochester, Pa. Janu-
cry 3Oth. esS runners competed In a
Marathon race OF IS miles and 3S5
yards. hampered by wind and snow
Only lCO of them completed the course.
william T. Shannon Of Edgeworth. Pa.
won the race In 3 hours, 40 minutes.
and 30 seconds. John Robb Of Dix
mont. Pa. finished second in ; hours,
II minutes and 30 seconds.
The relations between President
Gomez Of Cuba and Vice President
Zayas became seriously strained over
the appointment Of . man to fill the
post Of chief Of the secret police. The
friction IL 70 acute that 1t Is rumOred
that Senor Zayas has threatened to
tender his resignation as vice presi-
dent should President Gomez insist on
the appointment Of his (Gomez's) nom.
inee for the position.
The American battleships Maine and
Mississippi steamed into Havana Har-
Dor Monday. The Maine. flying the
flag OF Rear Admiral Arnold, pointed
the way. and after she passed Moro
castle began saluting the Cuban flag.
This salutatiOn was returned from the
Cuban fortress. As the warships made
their way through the harbor the
bands on their quarterdecks played ma
tional airs. while there was desultOry
applause from the thousands Of per-
sons who crowded the sea walls. This
was the eleventh anniversary Of the
arrival at Havana OF the old battleship
Maine. whose wreck Is still to be seen
In the harbor.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05
DIDN'T KNOW
Coffee Was the Cause,

Many daily habits, particularly Of
eating and drinking, are formed by fol.
lowing our elders.
In this way i'll health is often fas-
tened upon children. A Ga. lady says:
Il had been allowed to drink coffee
ever since could remember, but even
as a child l had weak stomach,
which frequently refused to retain
food.
THE taste of coffee was in my
mouth all the time and was as found
out later, the cause of the stomach re-
beiling against food.
Il now see that 1t was only from fol-
lowing the example of my elders that
l formed and continued the miserable
habit Of drinking coffee. My digestion
remained poor. nerves unstrung, fire.
Quent headache, and yet | did not sus.
pect the true cause
Another trouble was a bad. muddy
complexion for which spent time and
money for creams. massaging, ETC.,
without any results.
AFTER was married was asked to
try Postum. and would you believe it,
l. an old coffee topper, took to Postum
from the very first. We made it right
according to directions on the pkg.
and 1t had most delicate flavor, and
at once quit coffee. with the happiest
results.
Il now have a perfectly clear, smooth
skin, fine digestion and haven't had .
headache In over two years."
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum CO., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read. THE Road to Well.
vtlle." In pkgs.
Ever resA The abeve Iettess A new
eoe eD0eefs fro0 the to tine. They
are ge00iae, tfOe, cad nm n 49,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05
NEWS FROM WARRINGTON.

The plan to make I.incoln's centen-
NAL on February IL special holiday
was blocked by 4 committee Of the
senate and house.
+. H. GTubb. member of the board
OF agriculture of Colorado. dined We'd
nesday evening with James Wilson,
secretary Of agriculture.
Judge Lindsey Of Denver continues
to be most prominent figure in the
dependent child discussions which are
interesting Washington.
The Senate committee on immigra-
Q =. ."esday authorized favorable
report on the nomination of Daniel j.
:" be commissioner general of
immigration.
The Senate Wednesday confirmed
the nominations of Robert Bacon to be
secretary of state and John Callan
OLaughlin to be assistant secretary Of
state. Mr.. Bacon took the oath OF Of
flee and assumed his duties.
Eugene II. Grubb, member of the
board OF trustees of the Colorado Agri-
cultural College. is in Washington look.
ing after the interests of that institu
tion before the Department of Agricul-
ture and assisting in efforts being
made to secure an appropriation OF
$4,000 to send commission to Eu-
rope to study methods of potato cul-
ure in Germany and England.
Railroads can not allow special fares
for transporting Chinese to ports Of
deportation. although the expenses are
paid by the government The hours
of service law does not apply to en-
ployes on a ferry. even though the
ferry be owned by railroad company.
These are among several administra-
tive rulings announced by the inter-
state commerce commission.
Senate leaders have drafted bill
for the settlement OF the Brownsville
question, which meets with the approx
al of President Roosevelt and Senator
Foraker. 1t provides for the appoint
ment of a commission OF general offic.
ers to consider all applications of the
discharged negro soldiers for re-enlist-
ment. The conclusions of the commits.
sion must he submitted to the War De.
partment for review.
Secretary Root has informed the
House committee that the report OF
an insult to the American flag In
Prague, Bohemia. was without foun.
dation. An American and a British
flag were hanging over a photograph
er's shop and during riotous process
sion the British flag-not the Amer
ican flag-was torn down.
The question whether a Chinaman
whose deportation from the United
States has been ordered is entitled to
jury trial under the favored nation"
clause of the treaty between the United
States and China. was raised in the
case of Coon Shung vs.. the United
States, which was decided by the Su-
preme Court Of the United States
Monday against Shung.
Representative James E. Watson of
Indiana may be secretary of commerce
and labor in the Taft Cabinet Wash
ington advices say that powerful influ-
ences are working for him all over the
country. He has served ten years In
Congress.
Daniel J. Keefe. commissioner gen
eral Of immigration. has sent invita-
tions to more than Il score Of promi-
nent leaders asking them to participate
In the proposed council Of labor" to
be held on February 10th at the De-
partment Of Commerce and Labor to
discuss questions vital to the wage
earners Of the country.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05
Football W. Prayer.

Willie, aged five, was taken by his
father to his first football game. The
feature that caught his chief approval.
however, did not become evident till
he said his prayers that night. To the
horror Of his parents, Willie prayed
with true football snap
God bless papa,
God bless mamma,
God bless Willie;
Boom! Rah. Rah!
Success Magazine.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05
Lincoln. s,rthpIae. Celebration.

Louisville, Ky.-Only the number Of
people who can be crowded into great
tent, 1000 in all, will be permitted to
witness near Hodgenville, KY, on Feb
ruary 18th, the exercises In commemo-
ration Of the centenary Of Abraham
Lincoln's birth. President Roosevelt,
Cardinal Gibbons, Bishop Galloway.
Ambassadors Jusserand and Bryce,
Senator Dolliver and former Governor
Folk will make addresses. The cor
nerstone Of the memorial hall Is to be
laid by the President.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05
lauahte- In thu Court.

An old plasterer is called upon to
give evidence for the plaintiff. Coun-
Sci for the defense tries to bully him.
Have you ever been in PRISON." Yes,
twice" "Ah! how long the first time?"
One whole afternoon" What! And
the second time?" "Only one hour"
And pray what offense had you COM
mitted to deserve so small a punish
ment?" Il was sent to prison to white.
wash cell to accommodate lawyer
who had cheated one Of his clients"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05

bean. Nine years OF this ran me down
to state of continual weakness. and
l thought never would be better un.
Ill began using Doan's Kidney Pills.
The Improvement was rapid, and
since using four boxes ! am cured and,
have never had any return OF the
trouble"
Sold by. all dealers. 80 cents a box
FOster-A Ailburn Co.. Buffalo. N, Y.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05
Willing 70 Take . Chance.

The other evening . particularly
woe-beRone and souseful looking per-
son stopped James ]. Buckley on East
Sixth street.
Gimme dime for a bed. won't
you. mister?" asked the stranger in
that half whisper they always use.
Buckley looked at him for a min.
ute thOughtfully. Well" says he, Sc
riously. bring the bed around and
II | think it's worth the price I'll give
you dime for It, Of course. ."-Cleve.
land Plain Dealer
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05
QhIL
AAehtioW

do you know Of any woman who ever received any
benefit from taking Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Com.
pound!"
any woman who is suffering with any ailment peculiar
to her will ask her neghbors this question: she will be
surprised at the result. There is hardly community in
this country where be found who have bee
restored to health by this famous old remedy made
exclusively from simple formula of roots and herbs
During the past 80 years have published Thousands
Of letters from these grateful who have been cured
by Lydia E. Pinkhaas vss.e.h's coapesnA. and never
in all that time have published testimonial without
the writer's special permission. Never have knowingly
published testimonial that truthful and genuine.
Here just received few days ago. If anyone doubts
that this true and honest of woans expert
ence with Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound write
and ask her.
HOustOa TexAA-"Whea first began talnG Z.
aams Veeetable Compound total wreck. haA
sick for three with female TROUBLES chronic
anA liver trouble haA txisd b1f
nothng did nae good.
"FOr three lived thought would
we'll, when Lydia Pnk.
hams Vegetable COMPOUND. aaA advised
my husband got bottle Of the CompssaA.
Nc % much good continued its Q wenaa
anA enjoy tho hest Of health
II advise all suffering give
Eesret it, for It will Besse I. Hicis
SO Cleveland St.. Aeuston.
Any woman who is sick and suffering foolish surely
not to give such medicine this trial Why should It
not do her much good it did Mrs. Hicks.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05
ITcHEo ron Twelve YEARS.
Eczema Made Hands and Fest Swell
PEEL and Get Raw-Arms Affected
1ss-oavs W Al Hsps q Cure.
Quickly Cured BY cutieura.

Il suffered from eczema on my
hands, arms and feet for about twelve
years. my hands and feet would swell,
sweat and itch. then would become
callous and get very dry. then peel
on and get raw. tried most every
kind Of salve and ointment without
success. tried several doctors. but
1t last gave up thinking there was .
cure for eczema. A friend of mine
insisted on my trying the Cuticura
Remedies. but I did not give them 4
trial until got so bad that l had to
do something. secured q set and by
the time they were used l could see q
vast improvement and my hands and
feet were healed up in no time. have
had no trouble since. Charles T.
Bauer. Volant. Pa, Mar. II, 1905"
Potter Drug CheR. Corr, Sole PFops., Bostos.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05
AWFUL GRAVEL ATTACKS
Cured by 0esa's kidNsy Pills After
vsars- ss svsFssia0.

r. A. Rippy. Depot Ave-. Gallatin,
Tenn, says: Fifteen years ago kid
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05

ney disease attacked
me. The pain in my
back vas 70 agoniz-
ing l finally had TO
give up work. Then
came terrible attacks
Of gravel with acute
pain and passages of
blood. In all |
passed 25 stones.
some a. larGe as a
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-02-05
AND THEY'VE oor IT.!

How do you like the new styles in
neckwear. dear?"
"A little ruff around the neck, love-"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-25

salIna w. n. Q. Addressed BY Mrs.
D. Il. Moore.

salina Journal: "A gathering that
will be remembered as one Of the
most delightful in the history of
Grand Army circles, was the informal
reception given by John A, Logan Re-
lief Corps. No. 81, to John A. Logan
Grand Army Post No. 1877, as a court
esy to Past Department President,
Mrs. Ida Wilson-Moore, Of Abilene,
Friday evening in Grand Army hall.
Mrs. Moore was in the city to inspect
the corps at the regular meeting In
the afternoon. y
More than one hundred persons
we're in attendance at the reception
and Mrs. George Beckett, the corps
president, was assisted in receiving
by the members Of the committee,
Mrs. Mary Hale, Mrs. Relief Lynde
and Mrs. Kate Pond.
The hall never appeared more at
tractive and was trimmed with pro-
fusion OF flags and bunting In the
national colors. At eight o'clock MIS-
Beckett took her place as presiding
officer and announced that the
springer-Pond orchestra would fur-
nish the first number. The corps IS
very grateful to Earl Pond, for al
though having two otlAer engage
meuts for the evening, he voluntar-
,lv as a compliment to the W. R. O.
brought his musicians to the hall
and opened the program with delight
full music.
Little Gertrude Dickerson pleased
all with recitation, Her NE"
Brother" Patriotic songs were sung
nv the audience, accompanied on the
piano by Mrs. Lucia Long. The fea-
ture Of the evening was the ADDRESS
by Mrs. Moore. She spoke along pa
triotic lines and gave splendid ad-
dress, endearing herself to her list
euers. she is woman Of pleasing
personality and attractive ways. She
wore a dress Of soft grey silk with
bodice Of lace. The program closed
with a recitation and encore by Miss
Jessie johnson.
A delicious two-course luncheon
was served in the dining room by the
members Of the committee, after
which the guests enjoyed socia
time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-25
UNION PACIFIC SURVEY TAKES I
SLICE OFF BUSINESS HOOKS
won't There Be Fun II It Succeeds in
Getting Possession.

The surveyors of the Union Pacific
railway have Just completed a sur
vey Of the roads claimed right
of-way through town. The road has
heretofore used only 100 feet on
each side Of the track except from
Buckeye. to Mulberry where It is
15O on the north side. The road
claims that under an old land grant
it has a right to 200 feet on each
side its track from Kansas City to
Denver. East Of Topeka It has en-
forced this order and set its fences
to correspond. The matter has been
in the courts and the matter has been
SO far decided in favor of the road,
Hence 1t is surveying the entire line
Of the road and may one Of these
days evict every land owner who in
fringes on the 400-foot strip.
The survey on the south side
reaches out into the new Belle
Springs building, takes in little OF
the A. o. U. W. hall and cleans up
a lot of small buildings. On the
north side it runs through the Hodge
block, shears ten feet off the Abb
lene National bank building owned
BY G. G. sterl and six feet off the
Lenze property at corner of Spruce.
1t comes a little north Of the public
drinking fountain on Broadway. It
the road attempts to clear Its land
there will be whole loads Of fun In
thL old town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-25
THE VILLAGE DEACON

CARD FROM Mr.. sHlFTLEss.
am getting tired Of everybody in
town taxing q shot q. me. It seems
that nothing do pleases the people,
/ never did have a show in this town
hut things are getting worse. People
seem to think IT smart to make fun
AZ me when l start to work. The
other day got a JOB In place ana
was getting along fine. Somebody
told on the street that was At
work and the eutups begain to gath
sr around to wstsh me. The place
vss soon 20 crowded that the boss
~ = IRE ne 20 the rest Of the
so4,s eouid work Then sot 2 'oo
here DE people couldn't sst q ne