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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-26
INDICTMENTS
RETURNED
AGAINST MANY PROMINENT BUSI-
NESS MEN AND HIGH OFFICIALS
IN CHICKASAW NATION
HISTORY OF ALLEGED STEAL
Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Uncan-
celIed Warrants Circulated

The Ardmoreite Yesterday gave
the following account Of the
Chickasaw warrant scandal: The
United States grand jury
which has been investigating the
Chickasaw warrant cases made its
report TO the court Yesterday after
noon about 5 o'clock. Several
indictments were returned and filed
in che presence Of the grand jury.
The indictments returned are
original bills, and because Of the
fact that no arrests have been made,
nothing official could be learned as
to who the parties were, but it is
understood, and common rumor,
that indictments were against B..
H. Colbert, Kirby Purdom, Eek.
Governor Palmer S. Moslye x Gov
ernor ID. H. Johnson, f. B. Hin
shaw, w. T Ward, Melvin Corn
ish. J. F. McMurray, George Mans
field, T. A. Teel. S. NJ. White and
others. The bonds Of alleged part
les. it is understood, will be fixed
at $5.o
The allegations i: the indict-
mems are based on the alleged
manipulation Of tribal warrants.
Conspiracy is also alleged. One or
two Of the accused parties are in
the city.
From the most reliable informa-
ton obtinable it is learned that the
warrant irregularities were first
noted BY Clerk J R. Taylor of the
Union Agency at Muskogee. (Tay-
Tor had charge Of the warrant trvi-
sion in the agency.) The attention
Of United States Inspector James
+. Jenkins who was making an in
vestigalion Of the agency was call
ed. It is stated that Mr.. Jenkins
made further investigations and
when convinced Of frauds imned-
lately wired Secretary Of the Inter
ior Hitchcock. This was in March
Of the present year. Little could be
learned at thal time OF the transac-
tions Of those accused OF eompl-
city in the deal. The secretary.
it seems wired Jenkins to take
full charge Of the investigation
which he has done. His work con-
sisted of tracing up the warrants,
where they were passed. in whose
hands found, by whom negotiated
aud in fact everything in connect
ion with the case.
1t is learned that Inspector Jen-
kins reported to the department in
May and recommended that the
cases be presented to the grand
jury; It's recalled that he revisit
ed Ardmore on several occasions;
worked quietly, but most earnest
ly.
The transactions in connection
with the issuance of the warrants
have been fully brought out before
the grand jury. 1t seems that
thousands of dollars worth Of war
rants have been paid and never
cancelled and were again put in
circulation. 1t is stated that Uni
ted States Inspector jenkins will
proceed to Washington and will
make full report to the depart
ment, covering in detail the opera
tions of those accused of compli-
city TO defraud the government out
of large sums of money. It is also
stated on good authority that the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09

MISS pOISAL A BRIDE.
wEpnfp no MR. JOAN wEL.
LtScEE wspSEsnss EvEvrNe.
ceremceey fook place az tne Home
afths Bride pere.ts on win
chester Avenue.

Miss Nellie NJ. poisal, daughter III
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. strayer Poisal
ana Mr. John +. Wellinger. the we'll
known young Nest King street grocer,
we're the principals III pretty home
wedding. celelebratei Wednesday at
the residence of the bride on Winches
ter avenue, 4 number of relatives
and friends Of the contracting parties
were present at the ceremony aud res
ceptIon Witch followed.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Dr. |. w. Canter, pastor of
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church
south, Miss Emma Cant was the
maid of honor and Mr.. Allen Weli;n-
ger. brother of the groom. was the
best man. Miss Eva Nellinger. sis
ter of the groom, was organist and
played the wedding march as the bfi-
dial party entered the parlor. The
couple stood before an altar OF ported
plants ana white carnations, lighted
by candles, and beneath a weddin-
bell of carnations as the service was
read.
Tine bride wore pretty gown of
white silk, while the maid Of honor
wore white null, and botn carried
white roses. The gentlemen wore
black
AT the reception which followed The
guests were received by Mrs. Albert
Quen1el, sister Of The bride. A
wedding supper was served In the
dining room. where the decorations
were plotted plants and chrysanthe
NUNS, with clusters d candles. The
wedding presents were many and
very pretty. Mr.. md Mrs. Wcllinger
viii 70 to housekeeping II once on
EaAt burke street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
MORGAN DECEIVED.



NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-The announce
ment that j Z. Morgan had taken over
the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton
railroad, relieving the Erie railroad
company from its purchase. has
brought 10 tight IN amazing story of
nigh finance. il is asserted that Nor
gan is a loser OF millions in the transac-
ton. Morgan bought the G.. II. and d.
from a syndicate for the Erie, and 1t
now appears It was the worst bargain
he ever made.
Eugene f. Zimmerman, father-in-law
of the Duke of Manchester, former
president of the c., II. and ID. and
now president of the Detroit, Toledo
and Ironton railroad, is said to have
figured largely in the transaction.
Zimmerman, it is said, was the head
Of the syndicate that disposed of the c.,
II. and y. through II. B. Hollins & Co.,
Morgan's favorite brokers. While the
deal was being put through thinner
man made his headquarters ia their Of
flee About S10,o00,Oo0 was involved
in the deal.
ID. over TO the Erie, the c., H. and ID.
was supposed to own valuable termi-
nails in Detroit, Toledo and IrontoD. At
the latter place it had the right to cross
the Ohio river ON the new bridge
These terminals and rights We're sup
posed to be included in the purchase,
according to the understanding of the
Erie directors.
After the deal President Underwood
of the Erie made a thorough inspection
of the property. He discovered that
these terminals, valued at millions OF
dollars, had been turned over by the
e.. II. and ID. to the Detroit, Toledo and
Ironton company, apparently without
consideration. To make the property
worth anything to the Erie these ter
minals would have to be purchased
from the Detroit, Toledo and h'onton
company. Of which Zimmerman is the
president
Mr.. Morgan has informed the Erie di-
rectors that he does not blame them
for being dissatisfied with the purchase
and that he would take the road OFF
their hands
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.--The Ameri-
can National Red Cross held it's first
annual meeting here, with Secretary
Root, president OF the board of incor-
porators OF the Red Cross, rs its pre-
siding officer The meeting was large
ly attended by representative men and
women prominently identified with
Rcd Cross work from all sections OF
the country. The reports received
show that thus far branches have beer
established in fifteen states, in the Dis
trict of Columbia and IN the Philip
pines, and in many Of the states sub
ordinate societies have been organized.
President Roosevelt upon the motion
OF Mrs John A. Logan was elected IN
honorary member Of the American Ma
tional Red Cross
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
millionaire Charged with Fr.ua.

CONEJOS, Colo, Dec. Z. - District
Attorney Pitcher of Alamosa has filed
an information against Herman Schif-
fer. New York millionaire: his
brother. Abraham Schiller and their
cousin. Isaac Schiller, charging them
with conspiracy to defraud in connec-
ton with the failure of the Bank of
Alamosa. Abraham and Isaac Schiller
are now in the Pueblo county jail.
Herman Schiller is named in the joint
information with his brother and cousin
on the ground that ne was one Of the
owners OF the bank.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09

His Marriage.)
many interesting articles owned by
the Adams family and used during the
period when the house was occupied
by John and Abigail.
This house has a more than pass
ing infesAst sas1m the fact that ii was
there Abigail wrote the famous letters
to her husband while the latter was
attending the continental congress in
Philadelphia. Alone with her son,
John Quincy Adams, she passed many
lonely days and nights waiting for the
return of the husband and father and
the close OF the war that was to mean
SO much to them.
AS related in her letters, the house
was besieged with weary soldiers
every day on their way to Boston. AS
she wrote TO her husband: MY house
is in confusion: soldiers coming in
for lodging. for breakfast. for supper,
for drink. Sometimes refugees from
Boston, tired and fatiguQd, seek an
asylum for day, night. week"
This old house. like all buildings
erected in it's day, is provided with
ample fireplaces, bur even those glow
ing hearths were not sufficient 10
keep the place warm during the ter
ribly cold winter of 1775-1776, when
Mr. Adams was away, and Abigail,
writing to him. often had to stop in
her correspondence because the ink
mad frozen and her fingers were numb
with the cold.
And yet, despite the difficulties un-
.ler which she lived, it was in this
house that Abigail Adams wrote at
this time to her husband: Let US
separate from the kings party. Let us
renonnce them, and instead of sup
plication. as formerly, let us be-
seech the Almighty 10 blast their coun-
sells and bring to naught all their
devices"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
PRESIDENTS BIRTHPLACE.
Modest Cottage In South Quincy,
Mass, Where Second Adams
First Saw Light Of Day.

Basl IN Close by the house IN which
President John Adams first saw the
light OF day Is the modest lean-to cot
taga where he went 30 live with abb
gail, his wife, after their marriage in
1864. and where John Quincy Adams
was born. The house is still standing
in South Quincy at the corner OF
independence avenue and Franklin
street. The latter street was the old
Plymouth highway In colonial days,
SO that the house was passed by those
travelling to and from Boston
At present this house is in the
care OF the Quincy Historical society.
and is open TO visitors. 1t contains
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
HELD UP AND ROBBED
Mr.. C. S, Butts Had Unpleasant
Experience at Cherry Run.
TWO TRAMPS DID TIE WORK
Escaped on Freight Train. But
Were Captured and Lodged
In County jail.
In County Jall

Two unknown men who refuse TO
give their names were taken from o
tank car on Baltimore 81 Ohio freight
at this point at 10 o'clock Wednesday
night on q charge of having held up
and robbed Mr.. Q. s.. Butts. mer-
chant at Cherry Run.
The hold-up occurred shortly hesore
8 O'Clock and was a cool and daring
piece Of work. The men who have
the appearance OF professional crooks.
were coming east on a Baltimore s.
Ohio freight, and when they reached
Cherry Run the train stopped A
young man named Smith, who had
been to Cumberland for lob and
vas on his way back to this city, was
also on the train, and the men made a
remark at Cherry Run that led him
10 believe they intended to do some
crooked work while the train re-
manned there.
The tramps left the train and went
Q short distance back toward the
town. Hiding themselves behind
some bushes they lay in wait and in
few moments Mr.. Butts ctAlne
along that way. With revolysrs in
their hands the men sprang in front
of their victim ordering him to throw
mp his hands and keep quiet. While
one of the robbers kept his gun under
the nose of MIR. Butts, the other went
through his pockets and relieved him
of his valuables. HIS watch and a
small sum Of money were taken.
After completing the JOB the robbers
backed OF in the darkness and made a
dash for the train, which they hoard
ed. Their victim followed them far
enough to see them BOARD a car.
CIR. Butts telegraphed the news of
the robbery to this city, stating that
the men were on the train ct GER
tain point. Deputy Sheriff Wolf and
Lemen, Detective Martin, Officer
Blake and Constable Lemen went to
the station and remained in waiting
until the train pulled in at 10 O'Clock
The men were found about where Mr.
Butts stated Northing of a sus-
picious nature was found on them
but they could have easily disposed of
their guns and the plumber. They
were lodged in Jail and MIR. Butts was
notified to come on and identify them
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09

WATERBURY,. Conn, Dec. THE
sensational part Of the testimony dur
ing The trial Of Charles Bassett, Ed
ward Leonard and Joseph Cenesky,
held here for The murder Of Thomas G.
Lockwood, was the complete confess
sion or Leonard who gave every detail
Of the plot to assault and rob the aged
recluse, He said Bassett was RESPONSE
bic for the death Of Lockwood; that he
dubbed the old man until he WAS un.
conscious. Lockwood dying some days
later
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09

PARIS, Dec. s. The bourse was
greatly agitated Absence Of news
from Russia provoked n panicky move
ment affecting the entire market Rus
SLAMS We're heavily offered and dropped
excessively. Imperial fours losing .
francs and bonds losing AZ francs be
low Saturdays heavy fall Russian
Imperial fours were quoted ut 1910
and Russian bonds Of 1904 at 465.
Enormous quantities of Russian gov
crnmcnt and railway securities were
thrown upon the market apparently ut
whatever they would bring.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
AFTER EATING HOUSES.
Tax Commissioner Says Required
license Must Be Paid.

In another column of today's issue
of The Evening World appears no
iice to hotel and boarding house
keepers, issued by County Clerk Ben
der by authority of the state tax
commissioner, calling attention to the
new tax laws concerning these places
of accommodation. An investigation
by the tax commissioner resulted 10
the discovery of several places that
have not paid the license tax, and the
notice is given in order that the re-
quired license may be secured from
the County court, aud suits be avoid
ed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
MIR. sEIBERT STRICKEN
Brother Of Henry j. seibert Suffers
Stroke of Paralysis.

Mr. Gecrge W. Seibert. OF Kosrneys-
vile, Jefferson county. a brother OF
Mr.. HeDerv j. Seibert. of this city.
suffered stroke OF paralysis AZ his
home ON Tuesday and is now confined
60 his ted Mr.. Seibert's left side is
affected but he was not rendered
speechless. The patient i aged about
10 years. but despite his advanced age
there is strong hope of bis recovery
Mr. Henry J. Seibert Was samnioned
to his bedside.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
PASSENGER TRAINS COLLIDE.
CONDUCTOR Gill DIES FROM SHOCK
AFTER rug WRECK.
Was In III Health and Eseisemont
Caused Collapse -Engfsr Smashed
nut No One Injured

Hut No One Injured
A hesd-oD collision between east
bound passenger train No. 10 ano
westbound express train No. Al on
the Baltimore a. Ohio railroad at
Bovds this morning, caused smash
40 that badly damaged The engine pull
ling No. AZ. delayed the arrival OF
that train at this point more than
three hours aud incidentally cansed
the death OF Conductor s. T. Gill.
who was in charge of No, 10 when the
accident took place.
No. AZ was making for a siding at
Boyds at o'clock to allow the passage
OF No. 10. when the latter ran past the
end OF the switch. No. 10 had just
come to stop 10 back NJ TO allow the
entrance of No. AZ. when tho latter
came up at u speed of about Is miles
an hour. Before No. 10 could clear
the way the other train crashed into
her. The engine OF No. AZ was dis
abled aud the tender thrown from the
rails. No other damage WAS done to
the trans. and no enc was injured in
the smash mp.
A few minutes after the crash came,
Conductor Gill was walking along the
rails. when he collapsed ani died in a
short time His death WAS due to
heart failure, indnced by the shock
and excitement OF the wreck He was
veteran railroad man. and had lnst
returned to his WORK after being off
Tor some time with rheumatism He
resided in Baltimore, and his remains
we're taken to his home today
The Iicaers crews from this city ana
Brunswick were sent 10 the wreck.
and the tracks were cleared in short
time to permit the passage OF trains.
No. A.. known as.the paper train, old
not arrive in Martiusburg until II
O'Clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
He Persisted FROM COLD.
Unknown Negro Found Dead
Under the 0pequon Bfidge.
BELIEVED 70 BE- 0UARRyMAN
Report of Dead Man Being Found
In Stewards Flat Found to Be
Without Foundation.

An unknown colored man, frozen
still and. evidently having been dead
for several days. was found Tuesday
night lying ON the east side OF the
Opequon creek directly under the b
A o. bridge over that stream. fron
which it il supposed he had fallen
while intoxicated, receiving injuries
which prevented him reaching n place
of refuge, and which caused him to
reinain there during the night aud
perish iniserably of cold.
Coroner Colston was notified OF the
finding of the body, and went to the
scene and made an investigation.
There was nothing on the clothing OF
the man to indicate his identity or
place of..lesidence, but IL is supposed
he belonged to a force of workmen in
the quarries OF the Standard Lime a.
Stone Co., east of this city and was
on his way to that point. Attempt
ing to Gloss the bridge, he lost his
footing and fell to the ground below,
sustaining injuries which prevented
him getting away. The man was
young, dressed in pough sweater
and felt boots, No inquest was neld
ANA the coroner turned the body over
TO the Wien undertaking establish
ment, where it was prepared for
burial and later inferred at the ex-
pense Of the county.
WAS FALSE REPORT,
A report reached police headquarters
Wednesday that dead man VAS ".
ing in the bottom land along the Bal.
timo-e 81 Ohio siding running into
the qrarry west of the city, and Off
GERS Monegan, Riddle. and Hollis and
Coroner Coiston made an Investigation.
Thew searched the ground in that vi.
cinity for an hour, but failed to locate
any Que who lookedklike dead man
It is supposed that one of tie Italians
employed at the quarry got overloaded
with had whiskey and laid down 20
sleep Ii off. recovering before the OFF.
GERS reached his airy couch.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
Il M In Ohio.

j. Marshall Chapman. the lad who
IA couple of years ago left his home in
this CITY and made trip to Glasgow,
Scotland in vessel, and who after.
|ward develoDed rowing nature, has
been heard from again, this time 10
Martins FsIry, Ohio. Word from a
hospital in that city states that he
has been i'll there for seven weeks of
Fever, but is recovering.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
REPORT NOT CREDITED
Friends Of Colonel Delliclser Say
He will Not Resign.

Some interest was amused among
the MartiDsburg friends OF Colonel Del
ticker, clerk OF the federal court, over
THE report that he might resign from
the office he has held for 80 wears. and
the statement in not given much cred
ence here. Colobel Dellicker holds
the appointment for life and comet
pc forced of bv political Influences.
and il is not probable that ne will
give 40 his position.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
County Court In Session.

TIE county court IL in session to-
day the chief matters before the
members being the repairs TO bridges
and roads. The court il also eonsid
ering the question Of building new
bridge over the Opequon. petition
for which was filed some months ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09

LONDON, Dec. 2.--An attempt on
the part OF the Sociallstic element or
the unemployed workmen to hold a
demonstration in front Of the Guild
hall here was met with police opposi-
ton, resulting in disturbances and the
arrest Of Eve Of the agItators.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
OLD CASE BoBs UP.

The.suit of Daniel Miller & Co. Of
Baltimore, Eaaainst the estate of the
late Thomas Turner. to recover money
on judgments, bobbed up again Wedues-
day, alter resting comfortably for
about year. This is the famous 30
year" suit that has been on the deck
ct here since 1875, and in which everv
lawyer at the bar has been engaged 1T
some time in its historv, and which Il
no nearer settlement than when insti-
tUred. 1t grew out OF the purchase OF
a bill OF goods by Turner from the
Bsltimore firm. Judgment being
given afterward. The status at pre-
sent involves. the collection o. the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09

money through The sale Of some rea,
estate left bv Turner. IN which others
arc Interested. The case is known as
q hoodoo, aud has caused unlimited
tronele ara litigation. Attorney A
Y. NadendohscH was called TO act as
special Judge
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
CARPET Sewing MACHINE.

The Berkeley Installmenr Company
has purchased one ot the Latest carpet
sewing machines on the market ana
in the future viii sew and lay all ear.
pets free of charge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
Thanks HIS Neighbors

J. n. CnapmuD. desires in this man
ner. 20 thauk those who were kind 70
him during his recent long and severe
fllness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
.HIBERNIANs ELECT.
Society Chose It's Officers at Meeting
Last Night.

The annual election of the Ancient
Order of Hibernains, held AT bead
quarters last night. resulted in the
selection of the following officers:
President Charles L. Martin.
-president-A. l.. Christ.
Financial Secretary-L. S. GINNING
ham.
Recording Secretary. p. Mahoney
Treasurer u. p. Reagan.
Chaplain Rev Father q. 4. Dona-
noe
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
HANDLED SOME FISH.
Mr.. Herman Evans Places 5000 In

Mr.. Herman Evans, of this city
employed with the United States FISH
commission. recently distributed D.ar-
iy 5, 0n0 young trout IN the str'm,ns
near Middletown. Conn. The lish
were from the batchertes st Craig
Brook, Me-. and the Middlerowp Press
compliments Mr.. Evans upon the man.
ner in which he handled the consign~
mont.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
LOUIS f AMBROSE DEAD.
EXPIRED AT HIS HOME THURSDAY
MORNING oF CONSUMPTION
George Hess. Living AT the Foot oi
the Noun tatn. Died Yesterday
Fran Cnneer

Mr.. Louis r.. Ambrose died at his
home in the Deatrick property in the
western part of the city at an early
hour Thursday after a lingering
illness of consumption. He was aged
So years, and had Been resident CT
this place for number of years.
Surviving him are three brothers and
two sisters.
The funeral will take place Satur-
day afternoon at 9; 80 O'Clock from
the house. The services will be con-
Quoted by Rev DIR. |. w. Canter
pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal
church, south and interment will be
In Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09
GEORGE HESS

George Hess, who resided for many
years at the foot of the mountain
west of this city, died at his home
Wednesday evening, aged So years.
He was a truck gardener by occu
patton. Surviving are his widow and
eight children. The funeral will be
held Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock
from the house. The remains will be
buried in the Tuscarora graveyard.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-09

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