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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-24
SOME VERY QUICK THINGS
|Ame1g Them the Thoughts Of the
1ozing Dreamer Is the Head
"Skidooer.n

A flash OF light is not sluggish, sound
travels rapidly, bullet is no messen-
ger boy, and an automobile which
shoots a mne in 28 seconds is moving
along, certainly. When it comes to
Sgetting over the ground IN a real hur-
ry, however, to devouring distances IN
dead earnest, says the Providence Jour
4nal, the dreamer marches proudly at
the head of the procession. He makes
Sthe latest thing in the line Of l5O-
horse power racing cars look like hay
Earts in a mud bank. a man sits ii
his chair after dinner and dozes; he
awakes with a start and discovers, to
& his surprise, that he lost consciousness
ar exactly three minutes by the clocN
Yet in those three minutes he jour
neyed from New York to Port Said,
transferred himself to St. Petersburg
loitered in Paris and London AMI
sailed up the Nile What is Of greater
Importance in this connection, he jour
neyed leisurely, almost indolently; he
stopped at various points Of interest
and examined them thoroughly; he
met with annoying and amusing exper-
fences on steamships and trains; he
talked with acquaintances whom he
encountered in foreign lands. and he
told some Of them precisely what he
thought of them-there was genuine
pleasure in that A dreamer can put
thousands and thousands of miles be-
hind him in the short space of three
minutes and lazily enjoy himself in his
Wandering. By comparison, the chauf-
feur, with his life in his hands, is a
slow coach; and ne must attend strict
~ to business; he can engage in M
conversation or sightseeing.
The human mind is a wonderful We
hicle. Some people in spectacles have
analyzed it and think that they know
what it is and what it can do. But
they do not know and they never viii
know.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-24
Paving Contract Not Let.

w, A. Stuckeyof BartlesviIle, the
paving contractor, was in the city yes
terday and conferred with DR.. Oliver
Pagby and other property owners on
Wilson street. Mr.. Stuckey made a
good proposition, but it was finally
decided to advertise for bids before
letting the contract for the work.
Specifications can be seen at the Office
Of DR.. Bagby in the First National
bank. The contract win be let on
April 5.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-24
Best Of the Season.

"She Stoops to Conquer" with Miss
Margaret Ralph as the star, was pre-
sented at the opera house last night
to small attendance. 1t was the
best play given here this year, with
out exception. Miss Ralph herself is
a most excellent artist, and she was
supported by capable company. But
for the wretched weather there would
have been much larger crowd pres
ent. -
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-24

to Oklahoma. Speaker Cannon is be-
ing assailed on all sides. The news
papers, even Of the east, are unit
that Oklahoma deserves admission.
The senate is by everyone conceded
to be right in its statehood conten-
tion. In attacking that body Speak
er Cannon has hurled himself against
it's most impregnable position, and
the result will be his ignominious de-
feat. 1t will be impossible even ITO
save his face.'
The Missouri and Kansas Republi-
cans whose timidity made it possible
for Cannon to send the bill to confer
ence are hearing from their constitu-
ents. And they are not especially
proud Of the comments,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-24
Result of a Bloody
Fight at Kelley
Oklahoma.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Mangum, Okla. Mar. 24-At the
home of William Roswell, a farmer
living near Kelley, last night, Robert
Vinson, aged 10, of Bradford, Ark,
was shot and killed and Roswell him
self was mortSlly wounded. Robert
Reagan of Bradford, who with Vinson
and the latter's daughter, Katherine,
was travelling overland and stopped
at the Roswell home for the night,
has been placed under arrest.
Vinson says that his father and
Reagan quarreled, Vinson obiecting
to his paying attention to the girl.
Roswell was shot while trying to
interfere.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-24
CONF FEREES TO TAKE
UP BILL MONDAY.
General Opinion in Washington That
Cannon Is Doomed to HumiIi-
ating Defeat.

Associated Press.
Washington, Mar. 24-The state
hood bill is not be taken up by the con-
ference committee until Monday. 1t
lis genrally believed here that there
are but two solutions either the
senate will accept the Foraker amend
|lnent permitting Arizona and New
Mexico to vote separately on the
question Of joint statehood, or else
Speaker Cannon win have to give way
altogether and permit the passage Of
Ia bill eliminating those territories
entirely. However it turns out, he Is
beaten. Arizona and New Mexico
cannot possibly be admitted to state
hood at this session of congress:
The house is being subjected to a
tremendous pressure togiye statehood
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-24
The Revival Meetinas.

Notwithstanding the unfavorable
weathcy and tho Consequent light at
tendance al the Baptist church, Rev.
Carleton conducted one OF the best
meetings that has been held thus far
At the close Of the service two pro-
fessed conversion and two Others were
received into the church. The meet,
ings will continue without interruption
and no one ought to miss a service
whatever the weather conditions.
The subject for tonight will be
'gThe Confession Of the Sons Of Israel.n
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-24
ROGERS NOW
ON The STAND

Associated Press.
New York, Mar. 24-Counsel for
the Standard Oil company agreed to-
day soon after the opening Of the
hearing before Commissioner Sanborn
ia the custer proceedings begun by
the state Of Missouri through Attor-
ney General Hadley to have noted on
the records an admission that the
stock of the Republic Oil company,
the Waters Pierce Oil company and
the Standard Oil company Of Indiana
is held In trust by the Standard Oil
company of New Jersey.
The first witness in today's hearing
was Henry ii. Rogers
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-24
A CAUCUS or
REPUBLICANS


Associated Press.
Washington, Mar. PA joint cau-
Gus Of the Republicans Of the house
and senate has beer called for April 4
to select a congressional committee
to serve during the coming campaign.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-24
NO AGREEMENT
YET REACHED


Associated Press.
Indianapolis, Ind, Mar. "a When
the joint scale committee Of the op-
orators and miners met this morning
there was no indication Of an agree
ment
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06

wnl 10 Decided at tho Trotting AS
ISOLATION Meeting Now Occurring

will 10 Decided at tho Trotting Az.
ISOLATION Meeting Now Occurring
Special to Daily Panhandle.
New York, Doc. l.--The famous
Lou Dillon dope" case will again be
tho principal sbuiect OF discussion
at the regular meeting OF the board
OF Toview OF the National Trottlng
osSoolatlon at tho Murray Hill no.
tel today. Whether c. K. G. Bill
llngs' sres: trOtting mare Lou Dillon
was doped in tho race with e. Il.
smathSrs' celebrated geldlng Major
Dolmar is the question TO DO decided
by the board. The race took place
two years ago and was for tho pos
session OF the Memphis gold cup,
which was won by Mr.. Smathers,
The first hearing OF the case last
winter caused ono OF tho greatest
racing scandals in recent years, but
OWNS to the intercession OF the
courts the matter was not fully de-
cided.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06

ROfsrrinS 70 tho recent outcome
of the sisation held 10 regard 70
Joint statehood tho Portnles. IN. ~
Timos becomes somewhat sarcastic.
ono is reminded Of tho "Sour grape
story. THIS Is what was Dria: New
MeSico 10 not going 20 lose in the
long run because Arizona refused 20
take the Presidents advice regard
Ing statehood. Wen got there alone
In a few years and boss our own
business without lot or hindranee Of
tho aullsy cactus patch west OF us,
which IS owned, body and soul, by
the copper plutos Arizona 10 tho
burough to scad Clark to the senate
when he quits Montana. Clark
owrz Arizona, principally so to
spc"k,"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06

Rawiins hired him to kill the entire
Carter family and sent hls three sons
TO assist In the job. The negro said
Rawllns told him 10 kin Carter and
wife and as the children ran out Of
the house 10 kill them. According
TO the confession neither the negro
or Leonard Rawlins fired a shot, but
all the bloody work was done by
Jesse and Milton. It appeared that
j. c. Rawlins had not been at the
scene Of the murder, but certain re-
marks he made implicated him as
having a guilty knowledge Of the
crime The result OF the trial which
followed was speedy conviction OF
]. G. Rawlins, his three sons and
Alfred Moore, All received death
sentence excepting Leonard for
whom the jury recommended Gle
mency and his sentence was life inn
The governor declined
yesterday TO intetere and Attorney
Cooper confessed that the limit Of
his resources had been reached
Five times has the date Of execution
been set for the father and three
times for the sons. The fate of Jes-
so and Milton Rawllns yet remains
to De settled, next Friday having
been set as a date for execution but
a petition for Communication OF death
sentence to life Imprisonment Is to
bo heard by the prison commission
next Thursday.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06
A .IIracnlons onre.

The .ollowlng statement by II. NJ,
Adams and wife, Henrietta. Pa. will
interest parents and others. "a mi
raculous cure has taken place in our
home Our child had eczema s years
and was pronounced incurable, when
we read about Electric BItters, and
concluded to try 1t. Before the sec
ond bottle was all taken we noticed
a change for the better, and after
taking z bottles he was completely
cured" It's the up-to-date blood
medicine and body building tonic.
Guaranteed SOC and 81 at L. O.,
Thompson & Bro. drug store. 95-1m
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06
WILLIAM Y. PATE DEAD
Confederate VsSns ial Will NSHH PISN.
Ger Of Texas Called 10 Rest n
Elghb Seventh Year Sillfs.

Again must taps DO sounded aAd
tho colors furled. This time w. II.
Pate, Confederate vetean aud Tex.
as pioneer has an0wered the sum.
mons and gone to the last roll call.
Yesterday afternoon between 8
and o'clock, Mr.. Pate passed away
at his home on Harrison street. he
was in bis 81 year and the end came
simply az tho wearing out and slow
ing down Of tho human frame.
Around his bedside at tho time OF
his cath, ministering to his last
hours. we're hi" wife and his daugh-
ter. Mrs. W. W. Kidd. anu other
relatives.
The fun'tal will DO held this aft
erncon fro mthe home, Soc Harrison
street and viii be under the auspl-
ces OF the Masonic lodge, of which
order Mr.. Pate was q member OF
high honor and long standing. w.
d, Plemons camp, U. c. Y. Of which
Mr. Pate was a member. will also
attend the funeral In a body Rev.
r, b. Flncher Of the First Presby-
terian church will conduct the ser
vices.
wv. IT, Pate was born in Georgia
May 10, 1921. He spent his early
life and received his early training
in that sthte He was married there
In 1876 to Miss Mary McCrlmen.
Mrs. w. w. Kidd, OF Amarillo, Mrs.
J. 9. Celia, Of Fort Worth and John
M. Pate, Of San Antonio, are the
living ones.
IN 1S49 Mr.. Pate moved to Tex
as and settled in Rusk county. He
enlisted early in the civil war in the
Texas division Of the Confederate
army and served with gallantry and
After the war he again took up
the duties Of civil life. In 1890 he
moved to Amarillo. Here n 1892
Mrs Pate died. Mr. Pate was
elected shortly after his coming to
Airarillo TO The office of justice of
the peace. He held this offie5 for
eight successive terms and finally
retired on account OF falling health.
Ins1S99 he was married to the wife
who now survives him.
Hosides the three living children,
here are many grandchildren and
sreat-grand-ohildren Among these
re Mr. Thomas II. Kidd, John Kidd,
'ifs S, y. Crlttenden and Miss Jul
la Kidd, Mrs. Dick counally, who
I've n Amarillo.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06

Mr., caldwell's Little Ready Ref
erence ought to attract encourage
ment. It will be regular monthly
institution Of the city, keeping up
with the changes which are so fire.
Quenily made, and which make the
ordinary directory so soon worth
less to the town or the advertisers
Name of parties, the business, the
location and phone win be given in
systematic order, In plain type, east
ly found, entirely free OF charge,
and when a number Of copies are
subscribed for Compliments OF" and
name will be printed on the cover,
and every copy strung for hanging
when so wanted. All are invited to
see the promoter and offer useful
suggestions, so as to make the COM
pletest success of the undertaking
and to dispel any fakirism that
might seem to be in lurking. 117-cI
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06
RAWLINS HUNG
Prime InstIgatOT Of OasiardIy
Crime Pays Penalty Of
Death Today.
FORMERLY A MINISTER.
Every SublsrugO Of Inc Law Has Been
Used 10 Avoid EreCuIOn...A
Also Hangs.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Vsldosta, Ca, Dec. 4.-The crime
for which / G. Rawlins and Alfred
Moore, negro, we're both executed
here today, has caused the most pro.
longed litigation in the endeaver to
save them from the gallows, which
has ever been known in the criminal
history of Georgia.
The Killing OF Willie and Carrie
Carter on the night OF July 10, 1906,
is regarded as particularly cold
blooded and dastardly. Leading up
to the crime was fued between J.
G. Rawlins, formerly a Baptist min
lister and w. L. Carter. a Methodist
minister. 1t originated In Coffee
county, Ca, and was renewed when
the two men suddenly found them
selves the occupants OF adjoining
farms in Lowndes county.
On the night of July 70 a disturb
ance outside the Carter's home
brought Willie Carter into the yard
to investigate. Immediately a shot
rang out and he fell mortany wound
ed His sister, Carrie, ran to his
side and two more shots brought
instant death to her. Elder Carter,
opening door realized that an attack
was being made on his homo. He
barricaded the house, fearing even
to go to the aid OF his children.
Later Willie Carter dragged himself
to the door and was taken in, butt
died a few hours Liter. The body
of the little girl remained in the yard
until daylight, During the night
occasional shots rang, out. bringing
added terror to the besieged home.
me crime pointed to ]. G. Raw
Inns, his sons, Jesse, Milton and Leo
nard, and a negro. Alfred Moore.
The five were arrested and the me-
gro confessed, saying that Elder
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06

Christmas days are near. shop.
peFs WI soon begin purchasing the
hcdlay gifts which 80 to make the
sone anG tho ties OF kinship doaror,
Dus why not begin these purchases
bO'sSe the great rush IS on2 Each
YcAs 0e matter is left until the
lasl fow hours and then a most de-
tarmined rush is made by noarly
eveSy purchaser in the city. BY that
time the different lines A.e broken,
clerks and psoprietors are worn out
efth the strenuous work of tho pre-
vious days and tho shopper as we'll
as tho store keeper, are both losers
thereby. Remember this, you who
are going to buy. And who is not?
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06
lPERsoNALs.t
=. 9. carroll, Of 5enlson, is hei

Il. G. Carroll, Of Denison, is here
on business.
Superintendent L. A. Wells is con.
fined to his home by a mild attack
OF grip.
L.. c. Murtry, of Whltedeer, was
transacting business in Amarillo yes.
terday
W. A. Robbins, of Galesburg, H.,
is here looking up Panhandle in
vestmonts
Miss Glover, who has been visit
ing Mr., and Mrs Malone will leave
today for her home in New Decatur,
Ala.
Miss Minnie Gahogan, who has
geen visiting her sister. Mrs. Webb
left yesterday for her
home in Clayton, n. NJ.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06
Chlldrcn,s

faYorlte tonic is Whites Cream ver-
mifpge. the cure for worms and all
chlldren's diseases, 1t not only kills
the worms but removes the mucus
and Shine IN which they build their
nests. It's action on the child Is mild
and leaves him IN a healthy condl-
tion. Joe Daniel. surmac, Tenn,
says that he gave one OF his children
Whites Cream vermifuse when tho
dcesor thou int II hcd collie, and
f'om the first does the child passed
rs Worms. Z. 0, Thompson & Bro.
95-tiai
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06

In a reading room in Boston there
Is a sign to the effect that only
lower conversation IS permitted
here" 1t always has been thought
that only the high toned kind was
admissible in Boston society but
this would lead one to INlieye the
Impression a sad error.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06
AFTER CHIEF OF POLICE.
Police Commission viii Probably
Remove Oman Tonight.
Associated Press

Associated Press
san Francisco, Dec. 4,-Thc
Chronicle today says:
Chief of Police Jeremiah Oman
is slated for removal from office by
the board Of police commissioners at
their meeting tonight, and not I'M
likely the action of the commission
will amount to absolute and por-
manent removal from office with a
speedy appointment OF a new chief
of the head department Among
men under consideration for the
post, are two army officers, General
Woodruff and Coolidge and Captain
John f. Seymour, now the head Of
the detective bureau of the Wells
Fargo G Co, the big express cor
poration.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06

We care not how you suffered,
nor what failed to cure you, Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea makes
the punlest, weakest specimen of
man or womanhood strong and
healthy 35 cents, 95-1m
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06
"a Western Wonder.

y There's a little Hill at Bowie, Tex
as, that's twice as big as last year.
This wonder is w. l.. Hill, who from
q weight Of 80 pounds has grown
to over $50. He says. 81 suffered
with a terrible cough. and doctors
gave me up to die OF, consumption.
] was reduced to 9OIpounds, when
| begain taking Dr., Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. Now after taking 12 bottles,
Lhave more than doubled in weight
and am completely cured" Only.
sure Cough and Cola cure. Guar
anteed by 1. Q. Thompson & Bro,
Druggists. soc and 81. Trial bottle
ire O5-tAlI
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06


SlomP days ago this paper gave 4
tyAcrsis Of the reellties and future
.yz Ehda, q prosperous little town
psr thc limo N New Mexico tho Elldo
ssws has said a few goods word ii
appreciation. " Elida, New Mexico
ne Fusure Commercial ceptor 81 the
iarshlno Territory was the title Of
hnlfpage writc-up which the Daily
anksndle Of Amarillo, gave ElIda
n Ass issue Of Noy FL. The pan
landle II paper which ii wen wor-
" ot the support which the citizens
a WcassTn Teas ara New Mckee
eeerdiS, and is gFsat factor III the
pDriidlag pf AEar1lo. tho metropo.
W. u Ecsthrest Texas. Ia this
ap tla natarGl advantages ana
Bbuiidinr u EsIgs fro very forci6iya
NJ soesh,'f
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06
THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 1905.
WILL THE SENATE AGREE.

It's q remarkable fact that Of the
letters sent TO the Preslder, IN re-
gard TO bis action concerning the
discharge Of the three cloored com
panies Of the Twenty-fifth regiment,
that most Of them came from north
ern states aud parts Of the country
that extend to the cOlorsd man many
privileges which ho has not the en-
josment 10 the South. The North.
from ante-bellum days. has always
held q much greater regard for the
negro than ayen the west, Such be-
inr true &c is supposedly manifect
that letters OF condemnation in ro-
gard 70 the Presidents action would
least be expectedfrom that quarter.
Yet they enmo from Just these To-
callties. Few. II any expressions
we're received from tho southern
states.
The negro question IS gradually
werking out its own solution. Tho
Hputh seems willing to allow this
70 happen. That in the discharge
% an the members OF the three
compenies much injustice was nee
enaarily inflicted, is an undisDuted
fact Many members OF these COM
paEieB were at the time, una.
ware, and are to this day, who the
guilty parties are Yet the stabilt |
nv and fIrmness OF the army must
he maintained regardless OF the per-
loaW feelings Of few men. Better
i3 dlecharge thousand men. than
erlook that which might cause
rous complication and difficulty
lhe future. Duty to tho state
the government Ia each mans
responsibility. When Il caases
become such there threatens 10
rsolve q complication which would
eventually lead TO dissolution and
evolution. II is just such acts thatl
keep government and people to-
Ecther and place them AZ the haed
Of Q list OF nations. II o barrel
hoop Is weak, II may be that tae
negligence OF strengthening Or 70.
placing 4 would not matter but iet
several Of them become SO and the
stability OF tho barrel is at once
threatened. IT IS tho attention 10
sAe minor detail that Is as essential
es the attention to the major one (
lest the latter assume proportions |
" too great magnitude to cope with
Fiowever the resolution introduced 1
Into the senate yesterday asked for !
} fun account OF the causes and |
The trouble which occurred ia 4
esownsville spd II may be that the \
Atidsnss thenpy will not coincide q
Win ths views OF tho chief cyocu- I
I'VE 10 that as It may, the Pres :
aent'a action IL tho nsne was IN.
iovDbtudIy taken with only tss NEST
mn in Wow anA vas NOT inside WIN
my s%sent o. uassIrness Il any race 4
sgade but 70 the ultimate good ior 81
ne gfaaaest number concerned. n
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06

Any errors reflectlng upon tho
chRfacter. standing or reputation Of
any pere1ra flrm or corporation
Which may appear In tho colNrnrs Of
The Herald Till DO gladly ceFroctsd
upon 10 bsing brought to the at-
tsntion OF the publishers.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06
MESSAGE TO CONGRESS
Asks More Tlns-.-AdN.es Eight Hour Law
for Railroads and Wants Navy
Kept Up 10 STANDARD.


AssOciated Press,
Washington, d. g., Dec. 4. The
President began the delivery Of his
message to congress today 1t Is a
comprehensive affair and takes up
in detail the maly matters and SUBJ
iects which have held public atten-
tion for many months. on the Pan
ANA question TIE chief executive
evidently has much to-say and viii
deliver 9 s2eslil message In this
regard IN tho near future. Carpo-
rations have been given their shave
Of attention and the Presiden. s:atcs
that his withdrawal from entry Of
all coal lands was made necessary
by the discovery Of probable frauds
and intimatcs that corporations are
The guilty ones. .,
Eight hour labor for railroads
strikes the President as being Just
md needed regulation and advises
egisIation TO that effect
iIp regard TO the navy the Presi-
icpt doss not ask that It be in
'reased hut simply maintained. 70
hat end he advises new hattleships
d take the place OF old ones now
icing USED and which are not re-
corded as hardly sea worthy and
urely not fit Tor fighting purposes.
Altogether the address is indica-
I've OF the manner and policy OF
ROOSEVELT during the past three or
our years IN office.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1906-12-06

Fsoods the body with warm, glow
lug vitality makes tho nerves
strong. quickens circulation, restores
natural yigor, makes yea fell like
one born again. HOLSTERS Rocky
N -ntain Tea. s5 c.nts. 95-1m