The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 4, No. 133, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 12, 1902 Page: 1 of 4
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VOL. 4. NO. 133.
VINITA INDIAN TERRITORY WEDNESDAY EVENING MARCH 12 1902.
PRICE PER WEEK 10
DAILI
ATI
NEAR TO DEATH.
Al Mason of Seneca Has
Desperate Struggle for
Life in Grand River
TEAM IS DROWNED
And Only After a Heroic Struggle
With the Treacherous Waters
Did He Manage to Fight
His Way to the
Shore.
Caught in the treacherous wa-
ters of the Grand river this morn-
ing Al Mason ot the Mason. Ad-
ams Drug company of Seneca Mo
was washed from his buggy and
only alter 'a desperate struggle in
the swift current did be escape
death.
His team encumbered with the
harness were unable to battle
against the rushing waters and
were swept away.
When Mr. Mason reached the
bank of the stream he was totally
exhausted and his strength could
not have responded to another
effort. ' He was driven into Afton
by a farmer who had witnessed
the accident and after a short rest
had entirely recovered from bis
thrilling experience.
It was early this morning that
he attempted to ford tb treacher-
ous stream sear Echo. The water
was very high but knowing the
ford he considered it cafe to at-
tempt crossing. When midway
the ford one of the horseo'lost his
footing and plunging into a deep
bole dragged the other animal
with it. In a moment the animals
and vehicle were caught in the
current and were being wept
away.
Mr. Mason nervily attempted to
direct the struggling horses to
ward the bank but they weakened
rapidly and the buggy settling in
the water be was caught in the
current and was compelled Ut
swim for bis life.
Several tijaes be almost aband-
oned hope a he swept afier the
team but heroically continued his
gallant struggles until when hope
was almost gone he was washed
ashore at a b;nd in the river.
Mr. Mason is well known here
and the news of his escape from
an almost certain death resulted
in a number telephoning their
congrttulalions to him at Alton.
Ulllott Case Decided.
The uj rcme c urt h a:Tirraed tbe
deacon of the lower courts In the
cae f Elliott vs. M. K. fc T. railway
wfcich returned damage ara!nl the
railroad for 75CK). KUio't wai a fire-
man and a killed in a. wreck
caused by an error of a train dis-
patcher. The uit was t.roujbt by
his wife and ha been before the
court for nine jeans. W. T. Hutch-
ing of Mukft:ce was attorney for
Mrs. Elliott and reaps a contingent
fee of f 2.100.
Cough Settled on ttrr Lungs.
"My dathtcr had a terrible cou;h
wLich settled on ter lun" says
JackK-o. of I)anvilJe 111. i'We tried
a frcat n.ary niMdics without relief
until we gave Lcr W Uj'n II rey act
Tar which cured. l.-tr." Eefue t-ub
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CHOCTAW SOLD.
Reported to Have J Been Absorbed by
The Missouri Pacific.
It is reported from South Mc-
Alester that the Choctaw Okla-
homa and Gulf railway has pass-
ed into the bands of the Missouri
Pacific.
It is said that the Goulds have. a
majority of the stock and Eocka-
feller a minority interest.
For some time the Frisco Rock
Island and Missouri Pacific have
all made efforts to absorb the sys-
tem. The fight narrowed down to
the Frisco and Missouri Pacific.
President Yoakum ot the Frisco
went east with authority to close
the deal. The Missouri Pacific
was also represented. By mistake
of the place of meeting Mr. Yoak-
um went to New York instead of
Philadelphia and wired to them
not to close the trade until he ar-
rived. The Choctaw wired back
that the trade would be held open
two hours and for him to wire his
price. Mr. Yoakum was not
beard from and when the time ex-
pired the Missouri Pacific's offer
was accepted. It cannot be learned
what the purchase price was.
Qleauioss Here and There.
One billion dollars for drink !
This in round numbers is what the
Americans spend annually for
dunk. Think what a billion
menus. Over 1000000000 dol
lars for drink wnile but 5000000
dollars are given by all .Christian
denominations in America for
foreign missions. One billion dol-
lars spent to ajake heathens at
borne five and a half millions
given to convert heathens abroad.
There are 103000 churches of all
denominations in America and
210000 drink saloons.
Duricg laK year intoxicating
liquors sent to the grave it is es
timated 100000 victims.
In America there are two
schools of education. On one
teaching virtue. $107000000 is
spent on the other teaching vice
41000000000 is spent.
In the former 400000 teachers
are tiaploytd in the latter 2200-
000 (barkeepers) are employed.
In one year. lS'JS America sent
to Atrica lti.000000 dollars worth
liquor; 2000 barrels each day
and 250 misicr arie each year.
Etch American rnift-ionary in
Africa and two third of the mis-
tionaiies ere women mu-t com-
bat each year beside deadly clim-
ate and heathenism 2920 barrels
of American liquor.
The increase in drinking habits
among women is alarming. Dur-
ing the last twenty years in Eng
land the ratio of mortality from!
alcoholic excess has increased 43
per c:nt amongst niales and 101
percent amongst female!".
Verily both sense and chivalry
are much needed at this period of
the world's progress. "Is it noth-
ing to ycu all ye who pass by"
that "my people are destroyed for
lack of knowledge?"
A leading Milwaukee brewer is
credited with saying that the
country would bate complete pro- j
hitition in five years if the brew-J
ers did not s chscribe eo handsome- j
ly to all public benevolences. j
The "policy" practice of the;
liquor dealers might be overcome j
by the united loyal labors of'
Christians. !
What think vou? M. C. 8. '
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Now is the season for canned vegetables.
In this celebrated brand our
Corn Tomatoes Peas Beets
Okra and Asparagus
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are equal to those fresh from the garden.
They are absolutely the finest packed.
Sold only by
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DAUuM l-drtNUtnd. iYIHnUrHiy I ILH LU.il!
THE GOOD GOODS STORE
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CORN SHORTAGE
Is tke Greatest Since Records Have
Been Kept.
The staticiaa of the de part-
ment of agriculture estimates the
reserve of corn in farmers' bands
on March 1 at 20 per cent or
304000000 bushels; wheat 23 per
cent.or 165000000 bushels; oats
30 per cent or 108000aK) bush-
els. The amount of the corn re-
serve is only one. half ra large as a
year ago and nearly 100000000
bushels less than shown at any
time siuce records have been kept.
As the crop was about 1350-
000100 bushels it appears that
95G 000000 bu-bels have been con
sumed and exported in five j
months leaving not over one-J
third of the crop available for uses
during tue next tevtn months. j
The quantity ol wheat leit on
the farms is 37S03000 bushel?
larger than last year.
COAL AT WAGONER.
Another Discovery of "Black Dia-
monds" at a Depth ol So feet.
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Wagoner is rapidly developing
into a "black diamond" city. Sev-
eral days ago a drill that was be-
ing operated by the Creek-Cbero
kee Realty Co. in search of oil
uncovered an eigtheen inch vein
of a good quality of coal. Yester-
day a 30 inch vein of much better
quality was struck. The company
are continuing their operations in
search of more pleasant surprises.
For all pulmonary troubles Ballard's
Horel ound yrup taken in the early
rtajes prove? a certain and sure ?pe-
ci"c. It i equally effective la croup
and whooi intf couh and if ued in
sea-on pievcnt t'.:e further develop-
ment f f cvn-umj t i n. 1'iicc. 23 and
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HELLO
THERE
(Kit " .rT j'.'
Vou farmers and cattlemen! Are you
going: to build or make any repairs soon?
Are you looking for "just right" prices?
If you are just remember we have the
finest and best assorted stock of lumber
and building material in this section and
we can save you money on whatever you need.
We want your little orders as well as your big
ones and will try just as hard to please you on a
fifty-cent sale as on a fifty dollarone. Our stock
will surely please you because it is the
satisfaction -giving kind. Full line of
lime cement plaster drain tile paints
oils etc. Drop in and see us next time
you need anything.
We want your trade; we're after it.
P. G. BROWNING & CO.
VINITA IND. THR'
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Marrs, D. M. The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 4, No. 133, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 12, 1902, newspaper, March 12, 1902; Vinita, Indian Territory. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc776642/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.