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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

There Is no question that American
democracy is yeering away from rep
resentative government toward a
form of democracy In which egecu-
tlves and the people themselves viii
make laws. And Notwithstanding all
the perlls that come from centraliza-
ton of power, which Is the ultimate
eject OF the abandonment Of repre-
sentative government for so-caled d.
rect action. so long as legislative
bodies continue TO be proved uurella.
Bile. and strong.willed and honest exc.
eatiyes offer themselves to the peo-
pie. so long will this trend continue.
Unless the people discover and utilize
ways of selecting better representa-.
tive lawmakers, OF legislators prove
themselves more trustworthy. the
transfer OF power and prestige from
the legislature TO the executive viii
continue. until there Is In effec. a king
ruling by popular consent, uncrowned,
but a despot to the extent that he can
play on the popular mind, its passions
or preiudices
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

The water rate has been raised in
vinita and many good people are won
dering II there cannot be an improve
ment in the service. Many nice lawn
and flower bed perished last summer
for lack OF water and the rate still
goes up
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

A good many people in Oklahoma
are in no particular hurry about locat-
ing the state capital. BY the time Il
Is possible to move 1t some suitable
place may loom up.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06
Prohibits oral sookmaklns.


Albany, n. Y. May 4.--Following
a conference today with Governor
Senator Neweomb succeeded
in having the senate strike out his
made yesterday to the
Agnew-Perkins anti-oral bookmaking
bin and the measure vas passed In the
form. whieL prohibits bockmaking
with or without writing"
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06
Peary Presents Sled.
By Associated Press.

London, May 5.-Commander Rob.
ert b. Peary today presented the Royal
Geographical Society with one of his
sleds which he took to the North pole
He had named the sled Beaumont =
after Admiral Sir Lewis Beaumont
who was a member of the British Ar
ctic expedition Of 1856.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

Imagine Campbell Russell In an at
titude Of silence If you can He pro
poses TO shut his mouth as tight as
a clam If the ministers OF Oklahoma
city viii study his plan twenty min.
utes aud do not fall IN with his New
Jerusalem scheme
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

How abuse OF the present state ad.
ministration can help the democratic
party or the state Of Oklahoma OF any
candidate for governor Is beyond the
comprehension OF the chieftain.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Justice of the Peace for
Vinita Township, subject to the action
OF the Democratic Primary.
p. A. STANLEY
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

hereby announce that am a can
aidate for the nomination, on the
democratic ticket, to the Office Of
county Judge OF Craig county, to sue
ceed myself, subject to the action Of
the democratic primary election, and
ask the support OF all who are salts
tied with my past record In said office.
THEo. d. b FREAR
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

The trend of Oklahoma is toward
home building and to bring about a
better use OF the land Formerly graz
ing was the chief industry but now
farming has begun in earnest and
men are buying land that know how
to make II produce
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

We are authorized 10 announce the
candidacy OF Guy Patten for County
Attorney OF Craig County, subject to
the Democratic Primary
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

Last year many Vinita people lost
their lawns and flower beds on ac-
count Of scarcity of water. This
should not be forced upon long-suf-
fering public another year
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

For great many years vinita
tried to grow just like towns grew a
generation ago-that is just grow up
the best they could The result was
not satisfactory to the Oklahoma way
Of doing things, so new methods were
adopted and the result Is counting.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

With the present high prices Of vege.
tables and farm products the many
vacant lots In Vinita could be turned
to good account Many a family could
produce enough OF such crops TO off
set the rents. There is in the aggre.
gate not less than one hundred acres
OF good. vacant soil growing up in
weeds within the city limits Here is
a chance for whole lot of people to
get back to the land in the way of
intensive farming. A few model
farms on these vacant lots would add
to the cleanliness and beauty Of the
city as well as to its sanitation.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

The organization OF a county fair is
one of the things upon which the city
ana country can consistently unite.
Let Craig county have the best county
fair in the state OF Oklahoma
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06
FOR SHERIFF

hereby announce that am a can
didate for the nomination OF Sherin
Of Craig County subject to the action
OF the Democratic Primary to be held
IN August 1910, and will appreciate
the support OF my friends
BILLY FRIEND
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

hereby announce myself a candi.
date for the Office Of County Commits
sioner for the Third District of Craig
County, subject 10 the action OF the
Democratic Primary
ROBERT l.. CHAMBERLAIN.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

Just why Mr.. Cruce should deny any
collusion with Governor Haskell is
not apparent. Haskell Is the best gov
ernor Oklahoma ever had.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06
By +. B. HUNT. His Attorney. l7-49
NoTIcE oE 81 oE al EsrArE

Notice Is hereby given that in pur-
suance OF an order OF the County
Court Of Delaware County, Oklahoma,
made on the End day Of May, 1910,
IN the matter OF the estate of George
Beck, minor. the undersigned as
guardian of the estate OF said minor.
viii sell at private sale to the highest
bidder, for cash. subject to confirma-
ton by said County Court. on Monday.
the 23rd day Of May. 1910. at 1:30
o'clock p. m, OF said day or at any time
thereafter within the statutory period
for receiving bids. at the County Court
room IN Delaware County. Oklahoma
all the Fight. title. interest and estate
Of the said George Beck. a minor, ac.
Quired In whatsoever manner. In and
70 the following described property
situated in Craig County. Oklahoma.
and more accurately described as fol
lows, to.wit.
e ~ Of NE Il. Section I3. Town
ship 2s North, Range 20 East,
being In all so acres. more or less
Bids must De in writing and may b
left at The offlce Of the Judge OF tn
County Court. accompanied by a &c
titled check for onethIrd OF tb
amount Of the bid. q
Dated this 2nd day OF May. 1910
JOHN BECK,
Guardia )
BY 2. B. HUNT. His Attorney az
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

What's the use OF abusing Joe Can.
non while the rules of the house Of
representatives permit Cannonism2
Revise the rules and make such
tyranny impossible.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

If Oklahoma City has enough con
fdence IN the undertaking It might
on its own account spend that 100000
for state capital buildings that Il
asks the state for and wait until 1918
to be reimbursed
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

big success. Clerks enough could
not be found to handle the business.
vinita people are Justly proud OF tilis
great store.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

beg to announce myself as a candi'
date for the nomination Of the Office
Of County Attorney. on the Democratic
ticket. subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary. to be held August
the End. 1910.
n quyApTC
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

hereby announce myself as candi'
date for Representative TO the Legis
lature from Craig County, subject to
the action Of the Democratic primary.
PETE CoYNE.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

Dan Myers stepped to the front last
Saturday and did the biggest days
business IN the history Of bis business
IN vlnita. The challenge sale has been
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

I hereby announce myself as can
dldate for the nomination for County
Superintendent subject to the action
of the Democratic Primary.
JAS. f. MCCULLOUGH
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

Notice is hereby given that In pur-
suanee 10 an order of the County
Court Of Delaware County, Oklahoma,
made on the End day of May, 1910,
in the matter of the estate OF Ezekial
Beck a minor. the undersigned as gu
ardian of the estate OF said minor win
sell at private sale to the highest
bidder. for cash, subject to coniirma-
tion by said County Court, on Monday,
the 23rd day of May, 1870 at 1;30
o'clock D. m. OF said day OF at any
time thereafter within the statutory
period for receiving bids. at the Coun-
ty Court room In Delaware County.
Oklahoma, all the right, title, interest
and estate Of the said Ezekiel Beck.
n minor. acquired in whatsoever man
ner In and to the following described
property situated in Craig County,
Oklahoma. and more accurately des-
crlbed as follows, to-wlt
Lot2 and SIC IA OF NV -, or
otherwise described as'the s. 1.2 OF
NV IA. Section is. Township 2S
North. Range q East. IN Craig
County. Oklahoma
Bids must be in writing and may be
left at the Office OF the Judge Of the
County Court. accompanied by a Ger
titled check for one-third OF the amount
OF the bid
Dated this 2nd day Of May. 1910.
JOHN BECK,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

AT last accounts the oklahoma re-
publican delegation In congress were.
still standpatters-yery still, too.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

Herewith beg to announce myself
as a candidate for the ONCE Of Regis
ter OF Deeds OF Craig County. Okla.
noma. Subject to the action Of the
Democratic Primary TO be held
August 1910. E. N. WILLIAMSON.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

solicit the support of the demo
cracy Of Craig County for the nomina-
tion TO The Office Of County Judge In
the August Primary. l stand for low
taxes and law enforcement.
s. +. PARKS.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

Col Roosevelt has again set a hard
task for the republican party-the
OF President Taft.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

The commission 0rm of govern
ment for this city may be delayed a
little but will eventually be adopted
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

hereby announce myself a eandi.
date for the ofEice OF clerk OF the dis
wict court OF Craig county. subject to
The democratic primary
D. II. sTUTsMAN.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

hereby announce myself as can.
didate for County Commissioners for
the Third District Craig County. sub
ieet to action Of the Democratic
Primary d T WITT.
vlnita. Il. F D.. No. 2.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

| beg to announce that am can
didate for the ofIlee Of County Judge
OF Craig County. oklahoma, subject
10 the action of the Democratic Pri.
mary. at ifs August election The
people know what | stand for
r. N. SMITH
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

A few more big brewery fires ike
the one In st. Louis this week and
It will be easier to enforce the Billups
law.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06
REpunLIoAM ANNOUNCEMENT

" = = - NFFfFF FFt'FN'4 = = = - =
/ wan run 1t sheriff dis county, Re
publican parties II git leeted, | put
II In jail If Il don't make bond-good
one. / believe make II good sheriff,
/ shore hard on horses wan my
friends help me lected II dis place
NED HOsKINS.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

hereby announce myself for re-
election 10 the office of County Clerk
Of Craig county, subject to the result
or the democratic primary. R. f, NIX.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Constable for
vInita township. subject TO the action
of the Republican Primary.
GLEN HUELsENkAMp
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

A little more sprinkling these dusty
days would help.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

/ hereby announce myself for the
Office Of County Commissioner for the
Third District OF Craig County School
District 49, Subject 60 the Democratic
Primary L. c. COUCH.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

Even the women are walking out Of
Muskogee.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

I hereby announce myself as eandi-
date for the nomination for the Office
OF Register Of Deeds Of Craig County
Okla, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary W L. TRoTT.
vinlta. Okla, r. +. d No 3.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

Senator Lodge, AldrIeh's watchdog,
Is dodging the tarlff issue In his com
mittee investigation OF the cause Of
the high cost Of living II witness
testines that he believes the cost Of
living has advanced on account Of the
high tariff Lodge and his Mormon
Apostle. Senator smoot. are ready
with an avalanche of protest against
such an absurd idea" The republi-
cans were recently deprived Of a cam.
paign contribution Of s65.O00 by the
activity Of the democrats. Lodge
stated that be needed the money TO
carry on his investigation Of the high
cost Of living.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

TIE chieftain Is authorized to an
nounce H. W c. shelton candidate
for reelection to the Office OF County
superintendent Of Public Instruction
IN and for Craig County. Oklahoma,
subject to the action Of the Demo
cratic Primary.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

hereby announce myself ~ can
didate for tie Office OF Dlstrict Clerk
for Craig county. subject 70 the action
Of the democratic primary.
Lee &. MITCHELL
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06
o 0 o 0 0 0 o 0 0 o o 0 0 o 0 0 {
POLITICAL GOSSIP AT
WASHINGTON.
0 90 o o o o 0 0 90 0 0
Aoalnat onenIno Roils.

Against Opening Rolls.
President Taft has written letter
to Dick Adams stating that the rolls
would never be opened again while
he was president II Taft adhers TO
this policy II viii blast the hopes Of
Congressman Mcclure, who has been
endeavorlng to have the negro freed
men enrolled.
MeMurray Contracts.
Congressman Carter, Senator Gore
and others called on the president this
morning in regard to the McMurray
contracts. j. F. MeMurray. Cecil
Lyon. national republican committee
man Of Texas, ex-senator Long. of
Kansas, ex-senator Thurston, of Ne
braska. and probably others. are en-.
deavoring to have the president ap-
prove these contracts.
ss,ooo,oOo Fee.
It would carry a fee OF three mil
lion dollars or more. Il would cost
every man, woman and child in the
Ghickasaw and Chootaw nations at
least 81 500 each. Il is the biggest
fee ever sought in the history Of the
world. II is the duty Of the president,
secretary of the interior commission.
er of Indian affairs, the duty of both
branches of congress, of both sena-
tors from Oklahoma and the five con.
gressmen, together with the attorneys
of the tribes to protect the Indians and
their interests against all graft and
all grafters
These contracts are opposed by Gov
ernor McCurtain, opposed by the Choc.
taw council. opposed by J. George
Wright by ex.seeretary Garfield and
was dlsapprosed by President Roose-
veIt It Is the hope of the friends
Of the Indians that they can protect
them against the loss Of these three
million dollars and that they can pre-
vail upon the president TO reject the
contracts.
Hughes Appointed Supreme Judge.
Governor Hughes of New York has
been appointed to All the vacancy of
the supreme bench recently caused by
the death Of Justice Brewer W, J.
Bryan has stated that he regards
Hughes as a friend Of the special in
terests. However, he viii probably be
confirmed.
Lodge Dodees.
Senator Lodge, AldrIehs watchdog.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

Reports from various points in this
section indicates beyond question that
the people are becoming aroused on
the subject of the repeal Of the ninth
article Of the constitution. The very
fact that the railroad companies have
refused to pay taxes and put passen.
ger fare up from two cents TO three
has had the effect of opening the eyes
OF all Oklahoma If the state desires
to control the corporations 1t must be
so expressed at the election on June
II. Talk up the matter among your
neighbors and wherever people stop
TO think the result is always the same
without regard to politics We have
the choice of submitting to the dom
nation OF The corporations or keep
Ing them under control.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06

There is a well defined and growing
belief among the people of this state
that the referendum vote ordered for
the eleventh of June Is ill-adylsed and
untimely The repeal of the ninth
article of the constitution is a rail-
road measure asked for by the cor
porations and concerns them only as
the people are generally satisfied with
the workings Of the present provision
of the constitution. The capital re-
moyal proposition ought not to have
been sprung at this juncture as the
enabling act located the capital at
Guthrie for a definite time and that
time has not expired by three years.
The railroads are too eager to get
control OF the state and Oklahoma
City is too ambitious to become the
state capital. The people should
have been spared the expense OF yot.
Ing down these two propositions.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-05-06
NOTICE or SALE OF REAL ESTATE

BY E. B, HUNT. His Attorney. 47-4e
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-10-14
A LITTLE TOO PRIMITIVE
Shower Bath Arrangement Something
of Shock to the
Participant.

August Belmont, at dinner in Sara
toga, praised the seaside towns of
New England
But some of them" he added, ARE
little too primitive Il remember a
story about the primitive town of
Rockford. Rockford had rough bath
ing establishment, with a shower bath.
You stood in your bathhouse and
pulled rope and deluge of cool wa
ter descended from the ceiling.
We'll, lady visitor stood one day
in her bathhouse, ready for the show
err She pulled the rope and braced
herself, but no shower followed. She
gave the rope another tug, when the
gruff voice of the sailor proprietor of
the establishment sounded from aloft
Stand pint more to the nor-east
num-, it said, if We want to get the
full force
And the Mortified lady looking up,
saw the old sailor frowning impa-
tiently through a hole in the ceiling
and fitting barrel of sea water for
the shower.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-10-14
Mrs. Briuos, Speech.

II brevity is the soul Of wit, one OF
the wittiest speeches on record was
made by woman. Mrs. Briggs lived
in the northern part Of Indiana, long
distance from any village. Hearing
that the Rev. Mr.. Goodwin was to
preach In township some twenty
miles distant, she resolved to be pres
ent, and as no other way offered, she
walked the twenty miles.
The pastor heard of this and was
SO pleased at the appreciation which
it showed that at the close of the SER
mon he mentioned the fact to the con-
gregation, and called upon Mrs. Briggs
to tell them how she came.
Rising slowly, she looked over the
audience with great solemnity, and
said:
II hoofed It,"
Then she sat down again. Youths
Companion.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-10-14
n BY THE YOUNGSTERS
Rrioht Remarks Worth Pre-
..,vioo, That Have Fallen From
Childish Lips.

wt,e girl, after listening to the
I'm heaven there stands an
' anon door" remarked that there
- no two heavens, "'caWse grand
/ "a never had any open door where
i.n And a dear little country
H. visiting a city Sunday school
A hearing about the many man
n." of the better land, later ex-
lined that they had been studying
about Paradise Flats"
Ecclesiastical modes and matters
sopently are pulling to the little
H. small Chicago citizen was ia
l. to a fine church, where the music,
srdows. furnishings, and all aces
/ RES were as impressive as the build
The minister, living up to his
syiable reputation as an orator, In
ICED IN a brilliant rhetorical flight.
RI know" he declared, who gilds
l. sun and silvers the stars and
ints the flowers and tints the sky
III lends to the rivers their beauty.
the ocean its glory, to the skies
|eIr perfect light" and SO on through
pg and effective periods. Finally
line the interrogatory climax: who
it. my friends, who performs all
ese wonders? Who Is it? Who?"
From the front pew where the baby
.tener had been all eager attention
me a shrill, disappointed pipe:
You said you knew!"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-10-14
DAME NATURE HINTS
"hen the Food Is Not Suited.

"hen Nature gives her signal that
'valelllng is wrong it is generally
I'LL the food. The old Dame is al
rays faithful and one, should act at
~ put of the change is to risk that
uI'n may be irreparable. An Arizona
nan says:
/ IoE Years could not safely eat any
.S"Mast ! tried various kinds of
,s"hast food but they were all soft,
1''"y meSses which gave me dis
,SS'us headaches. I drank strong
,.'e7' TOO, which appeared to benefit
az me time, but added to the head
~SS afterwards. Toast and coffee
vie no better, for l found the toast
NsTy oonstipaung.
! friend persuaded me to quit the
~ 'o0ee and the starchy breakfast
,Da asS' ana Use Postum and Grape Nuts
H. is'sS0' I shall never regret taking
,no NJ %u'ice. I began using them three
months ago.
=, Tue change they have worked in
~ =, "oAoerTul. now have no more
So. VIC distressing sensations in my
boa '.,'SA after eating, and I never have
h ~U"'neS. have gained IL pounds
a rne'sa' and feel better in every way.
o,on 'ps-Nuts make a delicious as
,h.. as nutritious dish. and l find
How, oS,um is easily digested and
1 ,TS produces dyspepsia symptoms"
There's a Reason"
VsN., me little book, "The Road to
"DnN.Ie" in pkgs.
he .n read the above letter. A new
nt,, genuine, true, and full At humen