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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
OKLAHOMA WANTS
7 CONGRESSMEN
Davenport Will Introduce Bill for
ReapportiOnment According to
States Just Population.

Guthrie, Okla, Nov. 1S.-A movement
among Oklahoma democrats to secure the
removal Of the federalrestrction prohibit
ing the reforming congressional districts
of the state before 1910 has been launched
and Congressman James S. Davenport,
who will hold his seat in congress from
the Third district until March, will imme-
diately on the opening of congress intro
duce a bill to amend the enabling act,
removing this restriction.
The bill will provide for seven congress-
men from Oklahoma instead of five, upon
the claim that the federal census of Okla
home, which gives the state more than
100000 people, shows that the state is
entitled to seven congressman. Congress-
man Davenport will try to get the bill
through in time for the legislature which
meets here in January, to redstrict the
state.
The recent election, in which the repub-
licans elected three of the five congress-
men from Oklahoma has alarmed the
democrats and convinced them that when
congress districted the state it made three
congressional districts that are normally
republican. The three districts that elect
ed republicans this time lie in bulk in the
central and northern parts of the state.
The south end of the state, where the
other two congressional districts were laid
out, is overwhelmingly democratic, almost
as much so as Texas. While Congressman
Davenports proposed bill would not con-
tain anything of the kind, if it went
through in time to permit the coming ses-
sion of the legislature to take action there
is no doubt that the seven districts could
be formed so that six of them. and prob
ably all Of them. would be normally demo-
cratic by good majorities.
The adding of.two congressman to Okla
homa would give the state nine votes in
the electoral college instead of seven
The democrats of Oklahoma made their
first claim for increased representation in
congress end the electoral college by
choosing a delegation to the democratic
national convention at Denver on that
basis. The claims of the state were recog-
nized by that body and the additional
delegations from Oklahoma were seated
indicating that the democrats in congress
will favor the additional representation
idea.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18

chronological Societies Employ Men
to Catch Bugs.

The man was brown and lean
Il have chased insects all summer
long," he said, and hence my look
of health. l am, in word, journey
man naturalist"
"A journeyman naturalist"
Precisely. The difference is the
me and an ordinary naturalist is the
same as that between a professional
on a golf course and an ordinary
player. for money solely-do the
humdrum work for the naturalist. /
catch his bugs.
All chronological societies employ
journeyman naturalist or two. At a
stated salary the man pcowls the world
with nets, sugar, sheets and the other
tools of the trade.
"The nets use, of course, you know.
The sugar is bait-we spread it in like
ly place. The sheet is used at night;
a strong light is thrown on it, and the
bugs dart against it in thousands.
The shock stuns them and they are
easily captured.
Have you never, in the country, got
your hand or elbow stuck in a square
foot or two of the molasses smeared
on gate post? The journeyman ma
turalist laid that trap, and on his re-
turn to it the next day found many a
rare bug"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
Champagne.

"All is not champagne that pops
is the moral to be learned from the
French governments proposal to guar
antee the authenticity Of the true wine
Of Champagne by affixing a penny
stamp to every bottle of wine pro
duced in that district It is exactly
220 years ago since the sparkling
creaming wine was invented by Dom
Perignon, the monk who then had
charge of the cellar OF the Benedic-
tine Abbey at Hautvilliers on the
Marne. By marrying" or blending
the wine from different vineyards he
discovered that there resulted an eff
fervescing wine which burst from the
bottle and fixed in the glass. It car1e
into England early in the seventeenth
century, and was so esteemed as to
be drunk from such small glasses that
a noble lord complained that he was
not in the habit Of drinking wine out
OF ometers.-London Chronicle.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
TON|GHT'S ATTRACTION
At THE AUDITORIUM

Harry Hermsen and dainty Ruth White
will head the big revival of the "Burgo-
master" which VIM. P. Cullen will present
at the Auditorium tonight These two
clever people are in the roles of Peter
Stuyyesant. governor of New Amsterdam
who sleeps for 200 years and awakes to
find himself in modern New York, and of
Willie, the gilded youth who essays to
show him around the town. The costumes
for the revival are all new, and are the
handsomest, it is said, of any comic opera
now touring. The scenery is all new,
some of the scenes having been changed,
The Burgomaster' was the first of the
Pixley & Luder's popular successes to
gain favor. 1t is in class with Robin
Hood" and THE Prince of Pilsen" for
tunefulness and many af the numbers
have come to be known as classic. The
Tale of Kangaroo" Love You, the fam
GUS Indian, chorus. The Rainy Daisies"
and other songs have lilt that send the
auditor from the theatre whistling merrily.
Miss White has written new song which
experts claim will be large seller. 1t is
entitled How Many Have You Told That
To?" The chorus, which is very large
one. has been selected especially for its
singing and dancing ability. Mr.. Cullen
will be remembered as the producer of
The Burgomaster" and The Tenderfoot
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
SOUTH GOFFEYv|LLE
IS ONE YEAR OLD
Year Just Past has Worked Revel-
alton in Oklahoma and Made
City's Building Possible

South Coffeyville was one year old
Monday and during that year the Citizens
Of the newest state in the union exper-
fenced unresuained prosperity. No state
in the union has ever made such progress
as has Oklahoma Towns have grown
into cities and cities have grown larger
The first year has been the best in the
history of Oklahoma, and the coming year
has even brighter prospects for wonderful
deyelopement than the past Statehood
brought that liberty which had heretofore
been restrained. The restrictions from
Indian lands have been removed and
wonderful developement is the result
This made it possible for the new town
Of South Coifeyville to spring into existence
and no town in the entire state has
brighter future A town has long been
needed just where South Coffeyyille is
located and it promises to soon become
one of the leading manufacturing centers
Of the state, Cheap gas made the gas in
demand for Southern Kansas factories,
but it cannot be piped over the state line
owing to the Oklahoma gas laws
Free factory sites which are offered in
the new Oklahoma town add an extra
inducement and already inquiries are
coming from manufacturers who wish to
learn more of the new town and its adj
vantages. The fact that three railroads
pass through the very heart of the city
gives South Coffeyville advantage over
any older towns and already unrestrained
prosperity of the new state has taken
hold of South Coffeyville until every train
brings in new investors and business lots
are sold daily for some new business
enterprise Oklahoma citizens justly
prided themselves in therir new state.
South Coffeyville is adding to the pride
am wealth. and soon city of several
thousand inhabitants will swell the list of
OkIahoma's progressive citizen so when
the second anniversary of the new state
is celebrated South Coffeyville Oklahoma
will play an active part.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
LARGE AUDIENCE PLEASED
WITH HANFORD PRODUCTION

Vinita theatre gocrs were royalty en-
tertained last night when Mr. Chas, B.
Hanford and supporting company presen-
ted the Tanning Of the Shrew' and an
excellent prelude THE Old Guard at the
Auditorium last night Mr. Hanford is
recognized as the foremost Shakespearian
interpreter in America, and many who
have seen him in other masterpieces say
that as "Petruchio' Mr. Hanford is at his
best. A well filled house greeted the pro-
duction and all express great satisfaction
with the splendid production
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
STANFIELD CASE REVERSED
BY SUPREME COURT

Guthrie, Okla, Nov 16-United States
District Attorney w. S. Stanfeld, former
ly of the northern district of Indian Terri
tory, figures as the principal in divorce
case, an opinion of which was handed
down by the supreme court. reversing the
judgment of the United States court sit
ting at Vinita, allowing Mr. Stanfeld the
custody of his two children and per
hitting him to leave off paying MONTH
ly allowance of $3.50. as alimony to the
former Mrs. Stanfield.
The supreme court holds that the lower
court exceeded its discretion in both in
stances.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
GEM RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE
PLACED UNDER ARREST

Joe Macklin, who has been employed
at the Gem Restaurant for some time,
was arrested this morning on a charge of
grand larceny. The arrest was made by
Sheriff Ridenhour on request Of the Of
ficials at Hutchinson, Kan. and the parti
culars of the charge could not be learned
Macklin was taken to the county Jail to
await the officers from Hutchinson, who
arrived this afternoon and took Maxim to
Hutchinson
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
EVIDENCE ON FIRST
CHARGE INSUFFICIENT

Joe Martin. the negro, who created quite
a disturbance at the city hall yesterday,
was given hearing this morning before
Judge Frear on a charge Of assault with
intent to kill The evidence was not suf-
ficient to hold him on this charge, but he
was held on two other charges, one for
disturbing the peace and the other for de-
stroyine property. His trial on the last
two charges will be heard Tuesday next.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
Mrs Temples Telegram

There are complications enough in
MRS. Temples Telegram to strangle a
a Chinese lawyer. but they all fade away
at the finish, not, however, until the abso-
lutte finish. in point Of laughter has been
reached by the audience. MANAGERS But
Ter e. Byrd by dlnt of much effort have
succeeded in securing the famous force
for a return engagement here and it will
be the attraction at the Auditorium Fri
day night November. 20.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18

YOUTH CONFESSES TO
GRANDFATHER MURDER
Bv Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Vineland N. j., Nov lS-The police to-
day are searching for Herbert Grigg, 10
years old, who with Cline Wheeler 20
years old, and Walter Seeller 10 years old
are accused Of the murder Of William
Read, seventy years old, the grandfather
of Seeller. Seeler confessed the murder
fatty but lays the blame Of the actual
murder on Wheeler$ $500 belonging tothe
old man is missing. The murder was
committed Friday last while Sellers
parents were at the the theatre Young
Seellers was arrested at the victims
funeral
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
COURT RESUMES
TRIAL OF RUEFF
Three Attorneys Volunteer to Take
Place of Frances J. Heney in
San Francisco Bribery Case.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
San Francisco, Calif Nov 18.-With
Hiram johnson, Mathew |. Sullivan and
Joseph J. D. Wyer. the attorneys who vol
unteered their services at the trial table
in place Of special prosecutor Frances j.,
Heney, who was shot down in the court
room last Friday afternoon, the trial of
Abraham Rueil, former political boss of
San Francisco and now under several in
dictments charging him with bribery, was
resumed before Judge Vim. P. Lawler to-
day where it was interrupted, the court
having swept aside all motions and tech
niehalities interfering with the progress
of the trial
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
IGNORES CHINESE
IN APPOINTMENTS
Rumors Rife in China of Great Po-
litical Jealousy at Emperial Pal
ace-Much Adverse Comment
By Associated Press


Peking, China, Nov 18-The situation
here this morning shows material
change over yesterday but umors are
rife of political jealousies at the Palace.
Considerable adverse comment has been
aroused by the fact that Prince Shun, re-
gent is ignoring the Chinese in announc-
ing the composition of committees that are
to have the obsequis Of the late Emperor
and Empress in hand. There are only
two Chinese appointees remainder are
Manchurians
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
GENERAL DUVALL SELECTED
TO SUCCEED WESTON
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Washington. D. c., Nov. 1S.-Major Cen
eral w. P. Duvall has been selected to
succeed Major General John F. Weston, in
command of the troops in the PHILIPPINES.
General Duvall is now assistant chief of
the staff and will probably be succeeded
by General Thomas H. Barry, now in COM
mand of the American army in Cuba.
General Weston leaves the PHILIPPINES for
home December is.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
REFERENDUM AMENDMENT
HAS CARRIED IN MISSOURI
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Jefferssn City, Mo-. Nov. 1S-A repre-
sentative of the Referendum League, who
has tabulated the returns on the consti-
tutional amendments voted upon in
Missouri at the recent election, declares
the referendum amendments has won by
about twenty thousand, but all other pro-
posed amendments we're lost.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18

Dr. Schlicht received word that Joe Hunt
jr.. who is confined in the Deaconess hos
pital at Springfield. where he has under
gone an operationofor throat trouble, was
not doing as well as might be wished
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
ROCKEFELLER ON STAND
IN DISSOLUTION SUIT

By Associated Press
New York, Nov 18-John d. Rockefeller
will 90 on the witness stand at two
O'Clock this afternoon in the governments
suit to dissolve the Standard Oil company
of New Jersey.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
WORTH OF SILKS STOLEN
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press
Parsons, Kas., Nov 1S.-Five thousand
dollars worth of silks, furs and other mer-
chandise was stolen from Straasberger' S
store Sunday night last was recovered in
a rooming house of Mrs. E. James. The
woman confessed, duplicating Paul Veg
gen. police officer, and Harry Claughley.
Weggen was arrested but escaped.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-18
Princess Hearing Postponed
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Paris, Nov. l8-The hearing of the suit,
brought by Count Bonie De Castellane
against the Princess He'll DeSagan for
the custody Of his three children, was to-
day postponed until November rs.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
ROTTEN WORK
IN new YORK
(By Associated Press. J

NEW YORK, Jan. Startling
testimony to the effect that the hose
used by the New York fire depart
ment has never been tested for fear
it would burst, was obtained today
from Fire Commissioner Lantry, who
was witness in the inquiry con-
cerning defective hose used in fight
ing the fire in the Parker building,
in which three firemen lost their
lives. Lantry declared he did not
know when the last test of hose was
made, that there had not been test
since he became head of the depart
ment. An investigation was ordered
by Mayor Mcclellan COMMISSIONS.
Lantry and Fire Chief Croker were
the chief witnesses today and their
testimony disclosed the fact that
practically all the hose in the de-
partment was defective. Lantry de-
clared that forty-one lengths burst
at the Parker building fire. and that
tests were not made for fear of ruin
ing the hose.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
TSVOPAH MAN IN
REPORTED HOlDUP

RENO, Jan. 22.-Another holdup
participated in by the inevitable four.
took place this morning at the corner
of Fourth and Peavine streets, under
the very glare of an electric light, at
| o'clock.
In this holdup Gus Shamp, Tono-
pah mining man, rooming at the
Richelieu hotel, was badly beaten and
rendered partially unconscious by
blows from revolver after which
$195 in money and $4,000 in checks
were taken from him, and c. Gallo
way narrowly escaped similar fate
from the fourth brigand. who held
him up at the point of a revolver and
finding he had no money, made his
escape under pretext that he was
afraid of being held up himself.
Shamp was assisted to the Richie
lieu by Galloway, who also rooms
there, and his wounds were dressed
by DR.. Walker. He was very weak
and dazed by the blow and could give
but an imperfect account of what
happened.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
RAWHIDE
RUSH STILL
CONTINUES

The Rush from Tonopah is still
on for Rawhide. Quite crowd went
out by train yesterday morning. and
there Is another delegation to leave
this morning.
S. II. Gillette. who is at the head
OF the Original Rawhlde Leasing
Company. leaves this morning In his
automobile. taking party with him.
Mr.. Gillette is much pleased with the
outlook on his lease ON Balloon
mountain. for he is certain that he
has already encountered the ledge of
the Kearns lease, tie carries some
samples of high grade rock, and he
flashes them every time anybody asks
for his eplRlon ol the new camp,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
Times
GETTING
BETTER
GOVERNMENT CALLS UPON Ma
TIONAL BANKS TO RE-
TURN MONEYS.
(By Associated Press. J

WASHINGTON, Jan. %. The
Secretary of the Treasury late today
announced that owing to the great
improvement in financial conditions
throughout the country, he had be-
gun the gradual withdrawal of de-
posits of public moneys in moderate
amounts from national banks. The
first call had been made upon New
York banks in amounts approxi-
mating $10,00O,O0O. This is in ad-
dition to about $1O,O0O,O0O return
ed by New York banks since Decem
Der 26th. The Secretary also an
nounced that general call for mod
crate amounts would be made upon
banks of other cities at an early
date
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
ORGANIZED FOR
HUGHES Benefit
(By Associated Press. J

BROOKLYN, Jan. 22.-Senator
Edgar l.. Bracket of Saratoga was
formally notified tonight that he had
been elected president of the New
York Hughes League. In his speech
of notification, Chairman Craigin Of
Brooklyn said that the league was
organized without authority or en-
couragement of the Governor, who
consequently would be under no OBJ
legation to it. 1T may be said," he
added, that the league is not work
ing for the personal honor of Gov
ernor Hughes, but for what it be-
lieves to be for the best interests of
the people
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
GIBSON trial
IS POSTPONED

GOLDFlELD. Jan. 22.~-The ease
Of George Gibson. who Is charged
with the murder OF Richard Maunsell
In the Ajax restaurant, ON August
18th last. has been postponed ON mo-
tion OF counsel for the defense. until
February I'd The basis af the mo-
tlon Tor continuance vas the absence
of two important witnesses far tho
defense. Thclma STANLEY. who is said
to be In San Francisco, and Hslen
Palm, who u thonKht Ca be IN nak.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
DR.. PETERS Wins
HIS LIBEL SUIT

COLOGNE, Jan. 22.--Dr. Carl
Peters, former governor of East AZ
rica, today won his libel suit against
r. Won Bennigsen, Berlin correspon-
dent for the Cologne Gazette. Dr..
Peters charged that he had been lib
eled by certain published statements
alleging misconduct on his part in
Africa. Herr Won Bennigsen was
sented to pay fine of $25 damages
and all costs OF the suit. or go to Jail
for twenty days.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
TO SHARE IN
Mill EXPENSE

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-The Ne
vada Consolidated Copper Company
is preparing to authorize an issue of
$3,000,000 of per cent bonds, con-
vertible into stock at $40 a share.
The money is needed to meet its
share of the expense in constructing
the Steptoe mill and smelter at Ely,
New. The stockholders will shortly
be called upon to consent to the is
sue
The Cumberland-Ely Co., having
$1,000,O00 in cash in its treasury,
has ample funds to meet its share of
disbursements without increasing its
capital stock.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
FAILURES TOUCH
SENSITIVE spot
(By Associated Press. J

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-The price
movements in the general list of
stocks today were little more than
sympathetic reflections of the fluctu-
ations of few stocks in which pro-
fessional operations conferred Pro-
fessionals in fact had the market
largely to themselves. The failure
of minor banking institutions in
Pittsburg and Chicago, while recog-
nized to be of small Importance in
themselves, touched sentiment on a
sensitive spot in the financial body.
Bonds were generally irregular.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
BILL CREATING
STATE POLICE
IS FORMULATED
VIII BE introduced in Legislature Today-Rules and Dsci
pine OF United States Army Will Govern Organization

erno State of riot exists public
shall be the duty proclamation de-
clarng martial law and until the
state police shall have full
steps necessary restore
empowers the superintendent organize
force not to exceed $50 of
army OF the United States SHALL practicable
tue the rules discipline
tendent OF police shall
spector $24OO and sergeant $780, other members
except the force shall
Each member of the
month when active they
shall receive $5 per day.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
(By Associated Press. ]

(By Associated Press.)
CARSON JAM 22The special committee appointed to pre-
bill regulate conditions Nevada agreed
and up a be introduced in the
legislature tomorrow. The bill which shall
consist of superintendent appointed Governor
one Inspector four seTgean twenty-five police
cers and twenty-five The
point all members and officers subject approval the
Governor The police shall power duties
required OF peace officers except to civil
superintendent of police shall
ject removal time previous
notice and shall have the OF captain
The bill provides that Judgment of the Gov.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
WESTERN PACIFIC
SHORT OF FUNDS
(By Associated Press }

f WINNEMUCCA. New, Jan "a
All Western Pacific construction work
between California and Palisade,
New, has been stopped temporarily,
owing to shortage of funds Con-
tractors announce that it will be re-
sumed February 10th. About 1000
men are out of employment.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-23
SOCIALISM IS
Object OF PARTY

HULL, England, Jan. 22.-Dele-
gates to conference of the labor
party now in session here, today
passed a motion declaring socialism
to be the definite object of the party.
The resolution was passed amid 4
scene of great enthusiasm.