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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-12
lOIL RATE
d
Kansas Independent Oil
Men Given Public
Hearing.

Kansas City, Mar. l2-The inter-
state commerce commission today hes
gan an investigation Of the charges cf
the Kansas OH Producers association
that the railroads Of Kansas discrEn-
mate ia favor Of the Standard Or
company against the independent
producers ia the matter Of rates out
side the state. A. Il. Robertson Of
Cherryvale, Kan,, a member Of the
Uncle Sam Oil company which is az
fNated with the Producers associ-
atiSn, was the fist witness. lie gave
history Of the Kansas oil field. He
said that the field now produces be
TWEEN 1900 aud 90 eco barrels per day.
OF this, the witness said, the Standard
and its afliliated companies produce
only 1,Co0 to 1850 barrels per day
Practically all the OH is produced by
the Independents.
Mr. Robertson viii probably be the
most important witness produced by
the independent oil interests and the
government will base its case mainly
upon his testimony.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-12

the turmoil of the battle it kept the
fellows who are looking after speclsl
interests in hot water, and it was diff
ticult for them to tell just where they
would light.
AS the bill now stands Vinita gets a
federal court. / want to cay that |
am especially glad Of this, for / found
gread deal Of responsibility should
cred upon me. A hard fight was made
upon us all along the line. There
were repeated efforts to land other
towns, which finally resulted in the
selection Of Tulsa and Chickasha as
additional court towns.
1t is'impossible tonight to say just
what will be the outcome, but matters
lcok more favorable than for many
days.
The overwhelming majority in the
senate against the omnibds bill is a
hopeful sign, as it convinces the
leaders that New Mexico and Arizona
cannot be admitted, SO We probably
will he without delay.
G. B. ROGERS
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-12

At $3.50 this morning Marshal Dar-
rough received telegram from Depu-
ty Marshal Horace Gray of Tahlequah
telling Of the murner Of three depu-
ties by the Wicklilfe gang. The three
who we're killed are Deputy Marshal
/ L. Gilstrap, Otis little and Dick
Terry. They were ambushed near the
head OF Saline creek, nine miles north
west of Kansas, /. T. Than Wofford,
one OF the posse, escaped, made bis
way to Tahlequah, and from there
sent in the news to Vinita.
These are the meager facts Of one
more bloody incident In the sanguin-
airy history Of the Spavinaw hills.
Doubtless without a chance for their
lives three more brave men have been
killed in the attempt to enforce the
law among people who have never
known its restraint. And that more
bloodshed will soon be reported is a
certainty.
Marshal Darrough, as soon as the
facts had been reported to him, wir-
ed the department. Of justice in Wash
ington for authority to swear Ia one
hundred deputies. The marshal him
Self left Vinita on an early freiqhtfol
Pryor Creek, whence ,he will go &c
KAT 40 and assume personal charge
OF the hunt for the desperadoes. Fol
the marshal and bis men are filled
with the stern determination to cap
ture the mUgpsrers at any cost. 9th
er fullboods, it Is reported, are join
ing Che Wicklid'es, and there viii bs
bloody fight before the men are
captured
The country ia which the man hunt
must be conducted is most difficult.
in extent it is 40 by 70 miles, hilly,
cut by many streams, rugged, In plac-
es heavily timbered. 1t is peopled
almost entirely by fullblQods, most Of
whom are in hearty sympathy with
the desperadoes, and would gladly
shelter them from danger or even as.
sst them at the risk of their lives
liz fight became necessary. The few
Indians who favor the enforcement OF
the law are so terrorlzed as to be
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-12
COODP PASTER is
NOW CAPTAIN

Ira L. Reeves Of Muskogee, brlga-
der general commanding the the In
dian Territory volunteer militia, has
just appointed Charles H. Goodrcster
Of this city captain Of Company 3,
Second Regiment, vice r. G, Jackson,
who has removed from the territory.
II. e. Ridenhour is appointed first
lieutenant, vice Mr., GoodD9ster, and
Ridenhour's former rank Of second
lieutenant will hereafter be held by
Alex Foots. Lient. Foote is new
man in Vinita, but he has seen ser
vice in the Philippines and is well
qualified for the position to which he
has been appointed, Captain Good
caster has long been the life Of the
Vjnita company and his promotion is
we'll deserved There are now but
about 25 men in the local command,
but with the coming Of statehood
there will be a regular militia organ
ization, with arms and equipment
furnished by the state, and the COM
mand then can be put upon a
permanent footing.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-12

0DA-AAJ WIZ @-N~~@" 49,
Special TO The Daily Chieftain,
The senate has done what has been
expected of it-eliminated the Arizo-
na-New Mexico clause out Of the
statehood bill 1t is now up to the
House to repeat lest years unhappy
history or be decent.
There lisa growing belief in Wash
ington that the administration forces
are going to yield and allow Oklaho-
ma and Indian Territory to come into
the fold. In my opinion the house Of
representatives will if ever allowed %
vote upon the amendments recede and
accept the senate bill without confer-
nnce.
A vigorous campaign will be made
ito induce the house leaders to yield
and give statehood to Oklahoma
The fight in the senate has been hard
and furious for the past week, and in
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-12
Associated Press

Associated Press
Washington, Mar. l2-The amended
statehood bill was received by the
house from the senate at 1910 today.
It was laid on The speakers table
without comment.
President Roosevelt talked state
hood today with Speaker Cannon and
Mr.. Watson of Indiana, the party
whip. Later Mr.. Cannon said:
"As far as / am concerned, legisla-
tion will proceed along the usual
-llnes"
The bill will therefore, If he has his
way, be sent to a conference between
the two houses. Mr.. Watson IS posi-
tive the house will not contur in the
senate amendments. "The house will
stand pat" he said.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-12
WE MUST FIGHT
FOR STATEHOOD.
Sbeaker Cannon Remains Obdurate--
Pressure Must Be Brought to
Bear on the House.
Special to The Daily Chieftain-

Washington, Mar I2-The fact that Speaker
Cannon has determined to place the bill in conference
means defeat for Get busy with all the congress-
men you know, especially those from neighboring
states Urge their concurrence in the senate amend
ments Get other towns busy This is our only hoE E
for statehood. Vinita court town cannot be SUBJ
ject to the action of the conference in any event
CHARLES b. ROGERS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-03-12

Ii you claim citizenship rights and
are noo on the rolls or have business
before the Interior Department, write
Immediately to w. w. Wright, regis
tered attorney, Corcoran bldg, Wash
ington. p. @. tt.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
Makes Fire Boys Feel Good.

The fire boys had something to be thankful for Monday, when presented with checks for $25 each from J. s. Sanders, N. B. Wishon and L. L. Bowen & Co.,. !, and request the Independent to make known their appreciation of these liberal donations.
 Upon L. L. Bowen & Compa- ny's check was written flor saving the lot'' and as the boys always do this we'll, they shall expect regular contributions from this firm. Twenty-Five plunks looks pretty good, to the firemen, and is easy money for simply saving the lot.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
MILE SITE IS SECURED.
Martin Massey Will Locate Their lum-
 Der Plant in BateSviIle.

The Martin-Massey Lumber Company has secured site for their lumber plant in this city, and the work of getting ready for business will begin as soon as possible. The ground pur- chased is at the foot of Main street, across the street from the railroad from the plant of the Reuter- Hub and Spoke company and was purchased of Theodore Maxfeld.
 This firm put in re-cut saws, planers and all other machinery necessary for turning out finish ed lumber products and will em- ploy quite number of men. - Batesville Guard.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
Reward For DuCkW0rth.

Hamburg, Jan. 15, Sheriff Henry Stilwell has offered $4O0 reward for the arrest and con- viction of Lum Duckworth, the negro who murdered Thomas Howle at Morrell on last Satur- day; $2OO will be paid when he is turned over to the sheriff and the remaining $200 will be paid by the state when he is convict ed. The only clue that pursuers have as to the whereabouts of the negro is that negro which answered to the description of this one was seen by some par ties running to catch freight train near Holly Station, and his watch was found near that place.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
WILD BOYS CREATE TERROR
Among Residents of Grand River Sec ton and Come to Grief When
 Caught by Officers.

Gravette, Jan. 16. Two young men, supposed to have come over from the Grand river sec- tion of territory. caused a reign of terror east of here in the neighborhood of Hiwasee, where they threatened every farmer at whose house they stopped. They gave the settlers the im- pression that they were bold, bad men" loaded with arms dy- namite and nitroglycerine.
 At one place they declared they would stay all night and the family went away to get rid of them. At the home of James Ferrill, beyond Hiwasee, they went to the house and finding the parents absent proceeded to go to bed and heightened the children into mysteries.
 Constable Phillips of this place was notified and he over- took them near Pineville, Mo.
 They made no resistance and were taken to Bentonville, where they were tried before a justice, who assessed them for "breach of the peace, " and held their horse, buggy and watches to cover the same. The men were Charlie Morris and Tom Matney, the latter being a nephew of Bill Matney, who was killed with his boots on" some years since. Ferrill at last re- port was making an attempt io charge them with a serious off, fence.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
New Train to Mexico.

The Iron Mountain System will inaugurate it's special service be- tween St. Louis and the City of Mexico on Tuesday, January 16. The trip from the metropolis of the Southwest to the capital of the Republic of Mexico will be made in sixty hours, and with all the comforts of the best ap- pointed Pullman train.
 This service will be permanent. The train will leave St. Louis every Tuesday and Thursday at at 9 a.m., reaching the City of Mexico on Thursday and Sunday at 8:3O pm. The train will bear the title of the Mexico St. Louis Special. "-Poplar Bluff Citizen.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
Play Your Hand.

In the game of life, labor deals the cards; you make or mar your game. You will take the trick if you have the energy, ability, grit and preparation. Success isn't named "chance" or fate, " FAsssat sweat. Luck doesn't pre- pare one for success, chance isn't it's price. Luck didn't evolve the Byrne Simplifed Shorthand, the only system with both vowels and vowel positions, no vowel dots and dashes or circles and loops, no exceptions and only a few rules ard word signs. Nor did it write the Byrne Practical Bookkeeping, the only face to face business course extant. Years of study, of thought, of toll are back of them. By the sweat of the brow," by physical or mental toll, you must attain success. Train your head; it pays much better; and it always rules the hand.
 And go to the Memphis Con- mercial College, 46 N. Second street, Memphis, Tenn., to get that training which insures suc- cess, to deal yourself that hand which always wins the game. No. not cards, but education, power, and prosperity. And if you wish to learn more of those systems or of Telegraphy, write for free catalogue full of spark ling thoughts, startling facts and striking comparisons.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
WHEN THE KIDNEYS
 ARE AILiNG.
The Urgent Need of Prompt Restora- tive Measures is Something That Every One Should
 Understand.
"A Stitch iR Time Saves Nine"

Slight disorders in the kidneys or uri- nary organs are more serious than most people think The first warning symp- toms should receive prompt medical treatment to ward off Bright's Disease or some other dangerous malady. When the kidneys are ailing and the symptoms become sufficiently pronounced to be noticeable the condition calls at once for prompt measures to stay the progress of the disease. Prickly Ash Bitters is the remedy needed. Taken on the ap- pearance of the first symptoms, such as pain in the back, puffiness under the eyes, irregularities ill the urine, digestive disorders, it will save the victim incal- cu1able misery and suffering, mental torture and expense. Used at the begin ming of the trouble it cures quickly. Used in the more advanced stages it will win back health and strength as rapidly as circumstances will possibly permit.
 Accept no substitute Insist on having
 the genuine PriCkly Ash Btters with the
 large figure in red on the front label.
 Sold at Drug Stores, Sf.OO Per bottle.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
Dredging Ouachita River.

Hot Springs, Jan. 14.-Scores of men are dragging the Ouachi- ta river at Half Moon Bend, five miles above Philadelphia, searching for the body of Jessie Stevens, of Hot Springs, who was drowned Wednesday after noon.
 A number of Hot Springs peo- pie who joined in the search have returned and say Stevens died the death of a hero, giving his life in an attempt to save his companions, Joe Golden and Will Watt, who couldn't swim.
 The men were drifting down the river on a hunting trip in a large skiff. It collided with a clump of half submerged willows and, breaking in two, sank. Its occupants succeeded in scram- bling into trees where death from exposure stared them in the face.
 After two hours, no help ap- bearing, Stevens plunged into the icy waters in an attempt to make shore and get help, despite remonstrances and warnings. Weak from exposure, he was quickly swept under by the strong current. A few minutes later farmers rescued Watt and Golden.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
Second Candidate for Coroner.

John Yelverton, a prosperous farmer of Bird Township, has announced his candidacy for cor oner through the Independent. He is a whole-souled, generous representative of the second largest township in the county and has a host of friends among his neighbors and acquaintances, who will support his claims. He is a true blue democrat and a good citizen.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
Days Pardon Record.

Little Rock, Jan. Ex-Governor Davis returned from his cam paigning tour Saturday morning, and during the day dished out the usual number of pistol and whiskey pardons. Six pardons for carrying pistols and nine con- victions for selling whiskey with out license made up the days record in the executive office.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
TO REDUCE SALARY.
Council Has Up Ordinance to Reduce MarsSaI's Salary Which Is Said
 tu Be Slated to Pass.

An ordinance reducing the sal ary of the marshal to $1.00 per month and allowing that off cer the same fees as are paid to a constable, together with 50 cents allowance for every license issued, was introduced at reg ular meeting of that body Mon- day evening, by Alderman w. R. Thompson. Mayor J. w. Grubbs and Alderman Wilmans being absent, no action was taken as it was desired that the matter should come up before a full meeting of the council.
 The present salary of the mar sAal is $75, but his fees are not as high as the law allows him to charges the proposed ordin- ance passes and by the way, there is go reason to believe that it will, Klhe change would not be effecti until after the April election ESN+he officer is sworn in. 4ormatiep has been giv& out that other salaries may be changed, some lowered and others raised. Among the latter is the office of city treasurer, whose pay at present is not commensurate with his duties and the bond re- quired of him.
 About the only item of busi- ness transacted by the council Monday evening was the allow ance of current accounts. Among these were a number for street work, as the laying of the big sewer pipe from the public school building to the lake on Fifth street is being pushed during the interval of good weather.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
Clarke Coming to Take Hand.

Little Rock, Jan. 15, 19O6- Senator James P. Clarke and Gordon Frierson, his private sec- retary, left last night for Wash ington. Senator Clarke will return to Arkansas about March 1, and give the people of Arkan- sas his side of the railroad tax compromise case, which is one of the main issues in the senatorial and gubernatorial campaign.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
GOING LIKE HOT CAKES

The lots in the new town of Kinta, l. T., are selling faster than any new town opened since the days of Enid, Pond Creek, Ponca and a few others.
 Many people claim, who really are in close touch with the new town and surround ings, that Kinta will be a city of from 2,000 to 5000 in two years or less.
 What would that mean to you should you own one of these lots that are centrally located, as all that l am of- fering are?
 It would mean probably 1,OOO& to you on the in- vestment. Kinta has fine agricultural lands, great coal. gas and oil deposits. Why shouldn't it be a great place? If you have not bought, do so now.
 $500 Secures
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16
You Can AIwaYS, Y,
 Tell a Benjamin
 Suit or OverCOat

INDIVIDUALITY in design IS \ a feature of Benjamin" garments. There is, too, an in- describable something about them that all tailors aspire to and nearly all fail in accomplish ment. If you'll take a little time we want to show and ex- plain to you all those details that go to make Benjamin" Suits the best.
 Possibly the matter of cost is of small moment to you, but, If you can save half and be better dressed, it's worth while, isn't it? That's what the difference is between buying Benjamin" clothes and going to the tailor. 'Tis Now Overcoat Weather.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16

The Bowen photo car and Bowen art gallery has all nega- tives made by the late MT Ross and II. P. Mize & Co. Duplicate orders can be had at any time.
 17btf.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16

A handsome wedding present can be selected from the bright new stock of the Palace Jewelry Store at wonderfully low prices. See us before buying elsewhere.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16

Good goods fly get the business. Fresh and cured meats of all kinds and the right quality to please. Send your orders to H. A. Stiles. 07dtf
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16

Miss Mollie Duffey was in the city Monday returning to her home at Batesville from a visit to Mrs. Ed Ponder of Walnut Ridge.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16

For dray at any hour call up Hazel hotel. 83dtf
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16

c. w. McCrory, a leading citi- zen of the little city of that name. was in Newport Monday.
Newport daily independent., 1906-01-16

If you are in a hurry for gro- ceries telephone Martin Bros. 92
The Grit-advocate., 1906-05-11
WHEAT AS POULTRY FOOD.
Reason Why It Is Better Than the
Screenings, ana in Long Run
Cheaper.

Wheat is very good poultry food,
and 1t is as cheap to buy the whole
wheat as it is screenings, unless the
latter can be purchased at very
low price. Frequently when wheat is
selling at so cents per bushel the
farmer must pay from 80 to 60 cents
per bushel for screenings. These
screenings contain a great deal of
weed seed, some of which, like corn
cookie, is injurious to the poultry.
The wheat screenings consist largely
of shriveled wheat, which has in 1t
little substance and in very many
cases the farmer will find it cheaper
to buy good wheat for his poultry.
Wheat is especially serviceable for
small chicks, as the grains are small
and If scattered in straw, the chicks
are compelled to do a great deal Of
work to get a meal. Most of our
farmers. says the Farmers Review,
have wheat they grow on their own
farms. tlat on account of having a
poor colt :, will sell at low price. 1t
will be found better to hold and feed
such wheat than to take the trouble
of marketing It,
The Grit-advocate., 1906-05-11
PASSING OF THE WOOD ?IE
Immense Drain on Timber Is Aent-
ing Since Steel Has Been
introduced.

The friends of the forest may be grail
| fed by the cessation of great Arain
upon timber through the cessation OF
its use as crossties for railways. With
an average of 2.SO0 to the mile, Amer
lean roads consume 81. 900 900 ties per
aunum. As the yield is two ties to the
tree. 3O.O0O.0O0 trees are consumed an
nually for this purpose. The average
life of wood tie is eight years. The
steel tie is now coming into use. They
weigh Is to the ton and cost 81 apiece
But their life is % years. so that in snc
end. they cost no more than wood tie
that has to be relaid three times in
that period To replace wood with steel
on American railways would require
6O.OOO.0O0 tons of steel. without count
ing in the electric, cable. elevated and
horse street roads of the country
The use Of structural iron and steel
aE building in place of the wooden frame
has greatly economized the timber OF
the country, though this economy is,
unfortunately. Offset by the insatiate
wood pulp mill. With steel ties on our
railroads and the substitution of some
annual crop for paper pulp. our forests
would stand some chance for their lives.
II is not yet settled that steel will serve
the purpose of wood for ties for la ck IT
fieXibility. The wood tie bends and re-
covers its lines. This prevents the hard
hammerins that shakes apart the joints
OF cars and increases the wear of wheels.
Only use can determine whether stee.
will do. The Pennsylvania road has
already put steel on important parts
OF Its track, and II 1t be approved by
that road its use will soon become gen
eral and the section gang will be re-
lieved of much of the work heretofore
required of it, II it be found fit, its use
will give a great impulse to the pro-
duction of steel. the material for ties.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-05-11
A Rough Skin.

Hard water and cheap soap are sure to
injure the complexion, and this is, no
doubt, what caused your skin to become
so dry and rough. First Of all, care
must be taken in selecting the soap.
Personally, I prefer a paste soap or the
common, white CASTLE, as these two ar
ticles are mild and yet cleansing. Then
you should also have a good skin food
and powder which will cling to the
skin and thus protect it. Each night
wash with warm water and the soap
Then, after rinsing. and while the skin
is still warm, apply tissue food, rub
bing 1t well into the deeper tissues with
the finger tips. In the morning wash
with clear, cold water, and before 60
ing out of doors again apply little OF
the cream. remove all Of the oil with Il
bit of cotton, and dust on the powder
Where the water is hard 1t may be soft
ened by using a lotion made from four
ounces of alcohol, one ounce of am
monia and one dram OF oil of lavender
One teaspoonful to large basin of wa
ter Is sufficient.