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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26
[ LEGISLATIONIN| |
The Inte rest of Railroads and
Other Corporations
Is Charged

Guthrie, Okla. Jan. 26. The con-
stitutional conyentionconrolled by the
Democrats is with amazing rapidity
shaping up legislation in the interest
Of the railroad trust which owns Ok
lahoma and Indian Territories. The
Rock Island, Santa Fe, Katy and
Frisco absolutely predominate among
the delegates, and railroad attorney
and exrailroad attorneys have within
the past week put thru legislation
which gives to them an absolute mon
opoly of the RAILROAD business in the
new state. Under the terms of the
railroad laws which will appear in the
new statute books, no outside concern
will have ghost of show in this
section.
The railroads we're so certain Of the
convention delegates that, in the
words Of Corporation Bob" Williams
of the other day, they did not see tit
to even send a lobbyist around to call
upon the committee Of which he is
chairman.
1t is a notorious fact that there are
no lobbyists for either of the four
above named railroads in Guthrie at
the present time. Thus, an under
standing with the member Of the con-
vention, many Of whom are either
railroad attorneys or ex-railrOad at
torneys, is believed to have been ef-
fected by the corporations which have
the territories bound and gagged hand
and foot.
The introduction and adoption Of
the two cent railroad fare provision
the other day was one stroke in favor
Of The continuance Of the present gi-
gantic railroad monopoly.
IL was realized by the promoter Of
this legislation that the railroads at
present doing business in the new
state, could we'll afford to stand the
burden Of the fare reduction when ii
was certain that there would be no
competition and that no outside capi-
tai would meet with sufficient appro-
val to come into the new state.
Following the two cent far measure
came provision introduced by Henry
Asp, providing that the state shall
have the power to invite foreign capi-
tai thru the issuance Of bonds or scrip
as a bonus.
Other provisions of the constitution
as framed to the present time, Bare in
with the we'll defined pur-
pose to prevent the entry OF outside
capital. The promoters are to be
given to understand that there will
be ''not' iIg DOING for them in Okla
VIII f,he Asp provision came up
the d lgates seized pom it with
avidits thus indicating that they
wee right in line with the interests
Of tile corporations who desire to re-
tam their grasp upon the railroad sit
nation in the new commonwealth.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26
LEACH MURDER
CASE ON TRIAL.
Killed James Reynolds Near Yelling as
Latter Was Trying to Rob His
Chicken House

ever. He had been told that his wife's
relatives intended to kill him, and he
thought Reynolds and Ryals we're try
ing to carry out the threat He did
not shoot to kill, he said. 1t was
moonlight, but the two boys were over
the fence from him and were running
thru brush aud weeds. He merely
shot in the general direction in which
they we're running, with the expecta-
tion of frightening them.
The Van Winkle larceny case, from
Alton; which was being tried yester-
day, was taken from the jury by Judge
Parker on motion Of j, Warren Reid,
defendants attorney. The charge of
larceny as related to Van Wrinkle was
withdrawn, and the case was resub-
mitted to the grand jury.
Lawrence Thorbrough, indicted for
for the carnal knowledge Of his little
stepdaughter plead guilty and had
his case continued.
Hardy Smith was released under s2-
500 bond. The fve cases against w.
P. Jacobs, charged with introducing,
we're dismist, because Of the defend
ants death.
William Little plead guilty to forni-
cation and was fined $50
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26

The case Of e. e. Leach, charged
with murder, which was begun in
United States court yesterday after
.ncon, occupied the attention Of the
Court most Of today. Leach killed a
young man named James Reynolds at
his farm near yelling on August %,
1904. After a preliminary hearing he
was discharged. Later, however, he
was indicted by the grand jury and ar
rested.
Leach was defended by w. P. Thomp-
son and S. +. Parks, while the govern
ment's case was conducted by o. 4.
Rider. Considerable difficulty was ex-
Derienced in securing the attendance
of witnesses, and finally an agreement
was entered into to admit their sworn
testimony.
The most important witness to be
heard by depUe Non was Sam Ryals,
who was with Reynolds the night he
WAS killed. Ryals std that he and
Reynolds went to Leachs house for
the purpose Of stealing chickens.
This was at about l a. m. Leach was
aroused by the noise the stock made,
and came out with gun. The two
boys started to run thru the brush and
Leach fired, the shot taking effect in
Reyonlds' head, and causing his death.
The government attempted to show
chat Leach was not justified in shoot
ing to kill, but that he was under the
Impression that the boys were enemies
0f his and that he deliberately tried
to commit murder. The defense ad-
mitted that Leach mad had trouble
With ni%frst wife's family, and the
Testimony OF Tom Cooley was admitted
q the effect THAT he iIad conam0nlcaCs
Y I to Leach treats made by thefamily
against Leach. Leach himself said
that he did not know Reynolds and
had no animosity against him what
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26

For Fire Insurance and Bonds, see
Avery & Roberts Inv. Co., Scott
Bldg. 3'-r
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26
WILL HAVE UP
TOWN OFEIICcE: !:

Agent w. II. Deck was notified to-
day by The general SUPERINTENDENT Of
the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany that the company will establish
an uptown Office here as soon as quar-
ters can be rented and prepared. This
is news that has long been waited for
by the peopleo OF Vinita, and the change
will be welcomed. The commercial
andrailroad business have been con-
stantly interfering, causing great loss
both to the company and to business
men.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26
HASKELL IS
BACKING UP

Guthrie. Okla, Jan. 27.--Jim Grow
clauses will be passed up to Roosevelt
for final decision, II the resolution in
troduced by G. N. Haskell, this morn
ing is adopted.
1t recites that people fOklahoma,
are desirous ofincorporasing Jim Grow
clauses in the constitution but story
has reached Oklahoma that President
Roosevelt, will turn down the consti-
tuition should it contain such proyis-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26
GILLESSFP PIE Will
BE HERE TUESDAY
Promoter OfArkanSaS & Oklahoma North
western Will Open Negotiations
With Citizens Of vinita

because of the high water In the YER
digris, but they are now east Of the
river and viii probably be in Vinita
some time next week. Considering
the weather, they are making good
time.
The Arkansas s. Oklahoma North
western WAS incorporated to build
from Caney Kan, 10 Fayetteville,
Ark, passing thru Chelsea and Adair.
The first survey, however, Is TO be
built thru Vinita instead Of thru
these smaller towns, and the road will
come to this place il suitable arrange
ments can be made.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26

ions, and asks thai II not In conflict
with his ideas Of official conduct, he
give an expression on the matter be-
fore the convention acts.
The majority report Of the liquor
traffic committee provides for a sub
mission Of the liquor question TO the
vote Of the people Of the lentire state
at the time the constitution IS voted
upon, practically insurIng state wide
prohibition.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26

"What looks more ridiculous than
a peek-a-boo waist?"
well. a man in white canvas shoes,
passionate socks and turned-up trous-
ers, smoking a cigarette, crowds it
mighty close. Houston Post
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26

"What do you consider the six best
books of the year, Mr.. Ego?" asked
the young woman
.'Well-er-rea replied Mr.. Ego,
the novelist, i've written two books
this year, you know"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26

To the Creditors Of Roy S, Liggett of Claremore,
in said district, the above named Bankrupt.
You are notified that the above named Roy S.
Liggett. Was duly adiudged a bankrupt within
the purvieW Of the bankruptcy law. on the Z2nd
day Of January, 1907 That the first meeting Of
the Creditors of said bankrupt, viii be held be-
fore the undersigned Referee at his Office in Nini
ta, Indian Territory, on the 9TH day Of February,
1907, at the hour Of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at
which time Trustee VIII be appointed. the
Bankrupt wiz be examined and such other busi-
ness win be transacted as may properly come be-
fore said meeting Creditors VIII see that claims
are proven as required By lar.
Witness my hand this January -, 1907 At my
ofce in Vinita, Indian Territory.
DENNIS H. WILSON, Referee.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26

Kansas City-Eight above zero this
morning, the coldest weather OF the
winter is prevailing today in this city
and Topeka, with but little snow.
In southern Missouri, southern Kan
sas and in Indian and Oklahoma ter
ritorics the weather is moderating.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26

Fer Fire i-surancs & Bonds. ses
Avery & Roberts Investfmen Co,
Sc3tr Bldg. 31-tf
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-01-26
pANKRuPTCY

In the United states Court for the Northern Dis
trict Of the Indian Territory at Claremore.
In the matter of QOc
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
SHORT NOTES.

Willis Hyde and wife who have been stopping at Government Wells. came in from there yesterday and took the evening train for Imperial where they intend to locate.
 Harry Lukin came in from Los An geles yesterday. He reports Mrs. Lu- kin much improved in health, but she has decided to remain there until cool CT weather sets in.
 s. NJ. Munson returned from Flag staff yesterday. He has been spend- ing the summer there and in Prescott.
 k. L. Mullen returned from a busi- ness trip to the northern part of the territory.
 John Fletcher yesterday came back spending the past month. He was ac- companied by w. J. Casey, who will spend the winter here. James Carroll and Arthur WooIf expect to return fin a few dayes.
 Mrs. Theo. Fisher is spending few Phoenix.
 There was lone drunk landed in jail yesterday. He will have a hearing today before Justice Nielsen.
 C. W. Collins has rented the Kemper place. Mir. and Mrs. Kemper having moved to their new home east of town.
 Supt. L. D. Crook has force of men engaged in cleaning the brush from the banks of the Tempe canal.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
DEATH RECORD OF
 COL. BRODIE'S GUN
Now Supposed" to Be Doing Service in Star Role at Daly's Theater.

The following from the New York Globe is an interesting and harmless story that will be appreciated by the zona. It will be entertaining to the colonel also should he chance to see it and he will probably write to Mir Miller for the names of the gentlemen who are represented by the notches on the gun. He may be able from MT. Miller's press agent. to get a few more sidelights on his own biography. But here is the story:
 Henry Miller in the first act of The Great Divide at Daly's theater is now 'toting' a big blue barrelled Colts 45 revolver which has a history. The actor manager came into possess sion of it in a peculiar way. A few days ago bellboy at the Hotel Vol cott. where the ctor-manager lives, brought into Mir. Miller a card on which was written in a sprawly hand, Col. Alexander l.. Brodie. Arizona The name was unfamiliar. but sur mising-correctly as it eventuated- that the caller was a citizen of the picturesque commonwealth in which
  Great Divide are located. had come to express his opinion of the play MT Miller decided to receive him. Pres ently a heavy tread echoed along the corridor and there entered over six feet and 200 pounds of square shoul- dered. rugged humanity which grasped the actors hand with a grip which destruction. Mir Miller then discovered that his visitor was none other than the redoubtable Alec Brodie. formerly lieutenant-colonel of Roosevelt's Rough Riders, and later. by appointment of his former com mander. governor of Arizona On his left hand was a livid scar. the re- Las Guasimas.
 "1 saw your show at Daly's last night said Col. Brodie after the ex- change of greetings. and it reminded me so much of home I couldn't pass up the opportunity of coming around and telling you how much I enjoyed it. Why. when your curtain went up on your roof of the world scene in the second act, I could almost feel my self back on the brink of the Grand Canyon. And as for the cabin in the first act, I've ranched it in many a one just like it.
 But there was one thing that was not right-your gun. Nobody out in Arizona carries a nickle-plated smoke wagon like yours. It would be too easy a mark. In the moonlight it would be a dead giveaway. Our re-
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

J. G. Peterson was a Phoenix visi- tor yesterday.
 c. F. Elliott of Tucson was a visitor in Mesa yesterday.
 J. F. Fraser of Fish Creek has been in town since Monday. visiting friends and transacting business.
 Mrs. l.. H. Landis spent yesterday with her friend, Mrs. Chas. Granger.
 M. J. Galpin was in town yesterday. He has moved onto his ranch south of town and is clearing off the land and preparing to put in a big pump ing plant to raise water for irrigat- ing purposes.
 Henry Brizzee, a mining man from Bisbee. after a short visit with his brother and sisters here. left yester- day for Kelvin. where he has some valuable interests.
 Walter Hill and Rial Morse left yes- terday for the Saddle mountains, where they have some assessment work to do.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
TEMPE
A PROFITABLE FENCE.
A Ranch on Which Even That Feature
 Is Paying Proposition.

There has been a great deal said in this paper in recent days regarding the
 profit in Salt River farms, the amount of alfalfa or any other product that an acre will produce and the amount of money that can be made from one or more acres or even less. It remains, however, for a south side farmer to come to the front with a fence that answers more than the mere purpose of keeping live stock in its place. It. alone. is 9 paying investment to the owner aside from being a needful and necessary feature of farm life and a thing of beauty. The ranch in ques- tion is that of David Reed between
 here and Mesa and the fence men
 toned is a pomegranate one, noted for its size. It almost surrounds the ranch
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25

volvers are all blue barrelled. so as to be more easily concealed. Like this one
 And with a quick motion the Rough Rider produced from somewhere near the rear waist line a formidable look ing weapon. dark blue in color. save as to the handle. which was black gutta-percha and Ominously notched.
 ''Now I want you to do me a fa- vor.' continued Col. Brodie. And that is to wear this gun in the show. It1l play the part all right. See those notches2 Well. they mean a dozen Greasers and Indians that this trinket has turned into good men. I never thought it would go on the stage. but I reckon my days of fighting Indians and Mexicans are over, and that for
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
THE LOSS OF A TEAM.

Henry Sandoz is hunting a missing team of horses and with So little sue cess that ne begins to suspect that the
 team has been stolen and by this time is well on the way to Mexico. His roustabout brought the outfit in from the thresher Saturday night and left the team tied to the wagon at his home in East Tempe. The next morning both horses, bay and brown were missing and though he has a man
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
MESA
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU SPIT.

BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU SPIT.
 There is an ordinance on the statute books of the town of Mesa which provides that anyone caught splitting on the sidewalk shall be liable to ar rest and fine for the offense. Some people have apparently forgotten. and this is to remind them that it will not be a good plan to let the marshal get onto the fact of their forgetfulness. He has one eve open for just this of- fense. and the man caught is liable to get the limit. Sunday night there must have been a special session of spitters assembled on the front steps of one of the business houses. To be exact it was in front of the office of the clerk and police judge. Those gentlemen were of course at church. where all good people go on Sunday night, and while they were lending the aid of their prayers to the general welfare of all mankind. a party of the
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
BACK FROM GLOBE.

Charles Haigler came down from Globe by way of Roosevelt Monday and after a visit of few days with his parents here will leave for Los Ange- les where he will again enter the Uni
 versity of Southern California. He is captain of the football team this year and according to advices he has receiv- ed, his presence there is badly needed.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
A SOCIAL SESSION.

The Degree of Honor and A. O. L.. w. committees have decided to hold the next joint session of the two lodges on the $. N. Lukin lawn, one block east of Birchett Bros. store. next Fri day evening at 7:3O o'clock. All mem bers of both orders and their families are cordially invited to attend.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
DISSOLVED PARTNERSHIP.

By mutual consent Andrew Nielsen and H. H. Griest, who have been asso- ciated in the firm of Nielsen and Griest, dealers in real estate, etc, yes terday dissolved partnership. Mir. Niel- sen, the senior partner. retaining full control of the business. Mir. Griest's future intentions have not been made public but it is understood that he in tends to locate in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
GETTING READY FOR BUSINESS.

w. J. Schorgl was over from Phoenix yesterday and is working on the vacant room in the Andre building where he will put in pool room in short time. His tables have been on the road some time and he expects to have them here and ready for business by the first of the month.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
AN ANNUAL AFFAIR.

The ladies of the Baptist church will serve their annual chicken dinner next Saturday in Andre hall. It happens that this annual event each year occurs contemporaneous with the holding of the annual meeting of the sharehold- CTS of the Tempe canal and the stock holders have formed the habit of de- pending on this dinner for their noon day meal.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25

and proceeded to argue the question. with the aid of numerous quids of star" Piper Heidseck'' and Horse Shoe" On Monday morning, when the office was open. it was necessary for his honor to dig up the scrubbing brush in order to make the entrance to his office passable for ladies.
 Moral: Don't spit on the sidewalk lest ye be fined.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
NEWSPAPER MAN IN TOWN.

W. B. Kelly, of the Kelly syndicate of newspapers. was a Mesa visitor last evening. Eight years ago Mir. Kelly was in this town and had not since seen the green fields which can only be found in Arizona in the Salt River valley. He was pleased with the i'm provement made since his last visit.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
POSToEEIcE SUPPLIES.

Postmaster Mullen yesterday receiv- ed from the department a consignment of 200O each of one and two cent stamped envelopes. The new shipment is of a different design than those formerly in use but cost no more and are guaranteed to be equally as satis- factory to the public.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25

ty-five wouldn't be happy if it had to lead an aimless life
 MT. Miller accepted the offer glad ly. and the shiny pistol which did ser vice all last season at the Princess has been reiegated to Daly's property room"
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
A CATTLE SHIPMENT.

A train load of steers. consisting of cars, arrived here yesterday They were shipped from the Turkey Creek Track company's ranges in the southern part of the territory and will be fattened on the south side this winter.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
LOOKING FOR A HOME.

Thos. Stone and son of Wilcox. Ariz.. are spending a few days here looking up a home There are several younger children ir the family and it is MT. Stones desire to bring them to Tempe
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25

From the AnaEias club of Copen- hagen comes a story that, on his next arctic expedition. Captain Amundsen will hitch polar bears to his sledges and make them earn their living as the Eskimo dogs do.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25
MUSIC STUDIO.

Fall term opens Sept. 2sth. Mrs. Isaac Hayes. teaches piano. violin. mandolin and guitar. Studio at Mont- gomery Hotel.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25

It takes a lot of money to educate girls-and after they graduate but few of them are able to support a hus- band.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25

and during the season when the fruit is ripe. there is scarcely a day that it does not net its owner four or five dollars from the sale of pomegranates to Indians.
 The Reed ranch was formerly known as the Pritchard place and has on it one of the best orange groves on the south side. The crop this year is far ahead of the one of last season and bids fair 10 be a record breaker for the orchard.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25

hunting all over the valley, no trace of the missing stock has been found.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25

U S. Title property; 
  Members IA mi of N. A. MORFORD, dams St.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25

where they will have better educa-' tional advantages.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-25

w. J. Schorgl will open up pool hall and cigar stand in Andre block, oct. 1st.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-07
TRADE CONDITIONS SHOW
DECIDED IMPROVEMENT

In the figures gathered by the Cali
fornia Promotion committee a decided
Improvement is shown in trade con-
ditions for the week. The San Fran
cisco bank clearings for the week end
ing Thursday. June 6, 1907, at noon,
amounted to s44,227.1s4.16- AS bust
ness conditions year ago were still
in a very unsettled condition, no sat-
isfactory comparison can be made with
1906 figures. For the corresponding
week of 1906 the San Francisco banks
cleared $35,994.176.44, showing an in
crease for the present week of nearly
% per cent. This has been accomplished
in spite of the fact that the Oakland
clearings are no longer included in the
amount state for San Francisco, as
they were before the fire.
If Oakland's clearings for the week
were added TO those Of San Francisco,
q grand total would be reached for the
two bay cities of s47,271, ,s0s.S1. At
Los Angeles the bank clearings for the
current week amounted to $12.914,-
632.15, and at San Jose, S54ss423.72.