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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
COUNCIL ASKS FOR
BIDS ON PAVEMENT
Will Pave Scraper Street and Alleys
in Two Business Blocks Bids
Opened November 10

The city council held another busy ses-
sion last night. Anumber of ordinances ard
resolutions we're passed and the usual
batch of appropriations made for current
expenses The proposition to pave Scraper
street from Canadian to Flint and Canadian
from the alley back of the court house to
the west side Of Scraper was ordered adj
vertised for bids, the same TO be opened
Tuesday November TO- The proposition
to curb, gutter and grade Canadian avenue
from Scraper street to Ross street was
advertised for bids to be opened November
10 also the proposition to pave with brick
and concrete the alleys in block 48 and As.
Contracts for the constructions Of number
of sidewalks by the city we're approved.
and tax warrants issued for several side
walks already constructed. The proposition
to increase the salary of the water superin-
tendent was tabled. The Presbyterian
church was given permission to connect
with the storm sewers in Illinois avenue
The brick plant people made application
for better water service at the plant
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
NO TRAIN SERVICE
ACROSS vERDIGR|S
Passenger Traffic on Frisco West of
Here Has Not Improved
Waters Still High

Train service on the Frisco is still de-
moralized west of this City The waters
of the. .Verdigris had not receded enough
to permit of the repairing Of the tracks
this morning and all trains are still being
detoured from Tulsa to Verdark and the
Katy to Wagner and the Iron Mountain
to Claremore. Trains Nos 410 and Ala
due here at l1:40 p. m. and 154 a, M,
arrived about 1:30 today. 1t is imposs-
ible to state when trains will be run over
the Frisco tracks across the Verdigris
again. Several hundred feet of track on
each side of the river is gone and as this
track was on an embanlment it will re-
quire several days to rebuild it. The 10
cal agent and assistants at the station
here take the misfortune with as good
humor as possible. and answer the hun
dreds of queries each day as well as they
can.
'Ilows your track out west, called an
anxious inquisitor to Agent Deck this
morning We have plenty of track-outv
west, wittily replied the accommodating
agent as with a smile he turned to ex-
plain that the next train from the west
was expected about1l o'clock this fore
noon.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
PARTY LEADERS IN FINAL
STRUGGLE FOR VICTORY
Great Political Spellbinders Plunge into Week
of Activity That Will Severely Tax Their En-
durance---Kern and Fairbanks Opposing
Generals in Indiana Bryan and Taft
Waging Fight in Empire State

the opinion of the campaign managers,
and here were gathered practically all the
heavy artillery Of the parties William H.
Taft and William j. Bryan, who came in
from stumping tours Sunday, spent the
night in this city and both were aslr
early yesterday to begin week Of work
which will tax their endurance to the ut
most.
In additian to Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Bryan
several hundred speakers will appear to
voters Of all classes throughout the state
today and for the remainder Of the
week. They will include candidates for
governor, members of the cabinet United
States senators. members of Congress and
plain political spellbinders.
The republican vice-presidential candi-
date. Mr.. Sherman, also, is scheduled for a
number Of speeches in New York state.
In other states the greatest activity will
be shown in Ohio and Indiana. Vice
President Fairbanks and John W. Kern.
the democratic candidate for the vice
presidency, will be the leading speakers
of the republican and democratic parties
in Indiana, Both win have the support
of widely known campaigners. In Ohio
several members Of President Roosevelt's
cabinet will speak for Mr. Taft, and the
strong campaign which has been in pro-
gress for several weeks will continue.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
CLARK PRAISES
DAVENPORT'S WORK
One of the Hardest Workers in Con-
gress Only Objection he
Worked too Hard

Sapulpa, Okla, October 27.-Speaking
Of the work with much frankness Of the
Oklahoma delegation in congress Hon.
Champ Clark Of Missouri stated here the
other night among other things, that the
big congressman from this district, jim
Davenport. is one of the hardest workers
that has Icome to congress during the
many years that he has served. in addition
to being vigorous opponent on the floor
he was especially effective in the committee
room, where now most Of the legislation
is enacted. When Jim Davenport gets
before committee the committee Iistens
to him, Il know this by experience His
work on the removal Of restrictions was
magnificent, he actually bluHed and buIlied
no less than a halfldozen republicans into
voting for the bill, there was just nc re-
sisting him."
I'm the Department Mr.. Davenport was
regarded with high favor as a genial.
courteous and gentleman appreciative
Of favors. and knowing always what he
was after" HE could get as much and
probably more. out Of the departments,
either the post Office department, depart
ment of agriculture or depa rtment of the
interior than any man you could possibly
send there" THE only complaint we old
members had to make of Jim. was that
he worked too darned hard and made the
rest Of us feela shamed Of ourselves
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27

.FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
OF ROOSEVELTS BIRTH

Washington. D. c.. Oct 27-Today il
the fiftieth anniversary of the birth o.
President Roosevelt. He will not take
the day off to celebrate the occasion but
will be hard at work in his office. Nc
family celebration will be planned so far
as is known, but something in the nature
of surprise may be sprung on the presi-
dent by Mrs. Roosevelt, probably in the
form of dinner party.
The President began his fifty first year
by getting to his Office early and spend
ing the day hard at work in his Office,
Congratulatory messages poured into the
Office and White House all day.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
New York, Oct. 27.-Today's politica
program was one of intense activity
throughout New York City and state. both
presidential candidates being here.
Mr.. Taft started for the outlying sub
urbs early this morning. going as far up
the Hudson as Troy.
Mr.. Bryan. beginning at three o'clock a.
m. in the ball park devoted himself to
Greater New York, after a few hours sleep.
Both gubernatorial candidates will also
give attention to New York City Hughes
coming down from Albany by way of the
Catskill mountains, and Chanler giving
his attention to the city and Brooklyn.
Attorney General Bonaparte, William
R. Hearst and Sherman will also be here
tonight.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
RIOT THREATENED
NEAR CHECOTAH
One Dead and Another Dying as a
Result of Debauch in Che
cotah Saturday

Checotah, Okla, Oct. 27-Amos Hughes
is dead and his brother Lune is dying.
City Marshal John Price. who shot the
boys in self defense is in danger of being
assassinated and another chapter has
been added to Chcotah's history of crime.
Whisky and open booze joints are res
ponsible for the latest tragedy.
The Hughes brothers. who live about
one mile east of Checotah, and who when
drinking are considered very dangerous
and hard to handle. came to Checotah
Saturday and spent the major portion of
the day in booze joints that for some
time have been a disgrace to the city AS
night came on the two boys became very
quarrelsome and City Marshal Price who
has known them for years, was called in
to quite them After parleyine with them
for some time he induced them to 80
home and assisted them on their horses.
The two boys rode across the railroad
tracks when they decided to return to town
and continue their debauch They made
their way to a notorious resort and were
having a big time when Price was again
appealed to. He placed the two brothers
under arrest and started with them to
the city Jail When the trio arrived in
front of James Faulkner's drug store,
Lune refused to 60 any further and pull
ing his knife from a pocket he made a
fierce lunge at the marshall, The blade
Of the knife struck Price on the lip cut
ting it clear through to the teeth.
Price pulled his gun and backing up
against the drug store he warned the boy
to stand back. Lume who was acting
like demon, refused to do so. but came
after the officer when the latter began
shooting. The first bullet struck Lune in
the stomach, passing completely through
the body and coming out on the right side.
He fell to the ground mortally wounded
whereupon Amos. the other brother. took
up tEie fight. He started for the officer
and the latter turned his gun and fired
the second time. The ball struck Amos
on the the right arm passing through il,
then penetrated his side and lodged in
his hip.
Both brothers were taken to hotel and
physicians and surgeons summoned to at
tend them. Amos who was apparently
the least wounded of the two. was oper
ated upon and the bullet removed from
his hip. He had received his death
wound. however,for shortly after the oper-
alton he sank into a comatose condition
and died at II o'clock yesterday morning.
Lune is lowering between life and death
with the chances against him.
The news of the shooting attracted a
world of attention in Mcintosh county
and Sunday afternoon hundred Of the
Hughes brothers relatives and friends
came to Checotah They were all in an
ugly humor and yesterday when Amos
died they began threatening and are
swearing vengeance.
Marshall Price enjoys the best Of repu-
tation and stands well in his community.
One of the Hughes boys is married. but
is not living with his wife
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
WOODSON NORVELL TO
SPEAK HERE TONIGHT

Hon. Woodson Norvell Of Tulsa, win
speak at the court house in Vinita Tues
day. Oct. 27, at 8 p. m.
Mr.. Norvell was member Of the last
Oklahoma legislature and will be a men,
ber of the next one. He knows about the
public questions of the day and is pleas
ing speaker. Come out and hear him.
Every member of the Bryan and Kern
club is expected to be present Bring the
women and children with you, and as
many republicans as you can get to come,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
MORSE AND CURTIS
BOTH TO TAKE STAND
By Associated Press.

Dy flooUJIdLCU 7 1861
New York, Oct 27.-Today was the
turn of the defense in the prosecution Of
C. W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis charged
with violation of the national banking
laws and conspiracy. The prosecution
rested its case yesterday. 1t is generally
taken for granted that both Moses and
Curtis would take the stand.
The conspiracy count in the indictmen
upon which Morse and Curtis are being
tried. was dismissed by Judge Hough,
today. This leaves the defendants to face
only the charges of violation of the
national banking law.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
Big Meeting at Bluejacket.

A rousing democratic meeting is re-
ported at Bluejacket last night Several
democratic speakers from here attended
and helped in themeeting Among those
who went from here were: E. N. Ratclif,
candidate for representative of Craig
county; F. S. E. Amos, Judge Frear and E
J. Hobby.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
100000 BROUGHT TO
INDIANA FOR CAMPAIGN
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Upton. Ind. Oct. 27,-"I am reliably
Informed. and make the specific charge,
that 100000. largely contributed by the
trusts and combines. was brought into
Indiana last Sunday and passed through
the hands Of Hon. Fred Lines, secretary
Of state"
John W. Kern made the above declara-
ton before good sized audience here to-
day adding: IF the people of Indiana
knew the names of these donors, Bryan
would carry this state by a hundred
thousand votes
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27

New York, Oct 27.-With election day
a week away the leaders Of all the political
parties yesterday started out in the final
effort of what is expected to be sensa-
tional finish Of the national political
campaign.
New York is the real battle ground. in
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27

Guy Patten. city attorney Of vinita has
gone to Indiana, where on October 30, he
win be married to Miss Pearl Baldwin. at
the Methodist church in Terre Haute Mr..
Patten and bride win then return to vi
nita to make their future home Miss
Baldwin is known in Vinita, having visit
ed here during the summer Of 1907.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
ORE STRIKE IS
REPORTED NEAR KELSO

A rich find of Jack is reported at
KelsO today and is causing considerable
excitement among the men Of Vinita who
have mineral leases or are interested in
the development Of the mining industry
here. 1t is said that an unlimited supply
Of this well known ore has been found at
Kelso.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
FAIRBANKS SPEAKER At
UNWILLING Of NH8s3ihifI.AAII NHf8s3ihifAAII

By Associated Press.
indianapolis, Ind. Oct 27-The Ben
jamin Harrison Monument was unveiled
this afternoon in University Park The
speakers at the ceremonies were, Vice
President Fairbanks and others.
James Whitcomb Riley read a poem
written for the occasion. Miss Elizabeth
Harrison unveiled the figure of her father.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
MISSOURI CUSTER SUIT
CONTINUED UNTIL JANUARY
Sy Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Jefferson City. No. Oct 27-The custer
sIit against the International Harvester
company was continued until the January
call in the state supreme court today.
This action was taken because the taking
of testimony has Lot yet been completed.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-27
ASSISTANT TREASURER
DENIES KERN'S CHARGE
By Associated Press

BY ASs0clateu TIess
Chicago. H.. Oct 27.-Fred W. Upham.
assistant treasurer Of the republican cam
paign fund today denied that a dollar Of
anybody's money had been sent from his
Office into Indiana. He characterized
John w. Kern's charge as the end Of
campaign yarn scarcely worth denying
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-01
Re = Gentleman.

The college cultivates the ideal Of
gentlemen. There IL no place in the
world where meanness has SO little
federation as In . college. Thou shalt
be Z gentleman" IL the nfst amend.
ment to the Ten Commandments. and
on It hang tn academic law and
prophets. The meek enjoy the best
values, have dominion by righteous
ness aAd service, BY being the right
kind Of. persons. It 10 by character
that they enjoy and control. Nov,
have Ne . better conception Of the
ideal character than that which u Il
pressed in the good word gentleman
the righteous, the honorable, the cult+
waited man! We might almost ~
that the Christian conception of char.
acter has passed from the IDEAL q the
saint to the IDEAL q the gentleman.
President George Harris. Amherst
Collage i1-Leslisis Weekly.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-01
Constable Safe.
Lafayette W:nlrsa!e Grncer Co.,
Ltd. versus e. N. Fortune
No. II.
Merchants Grocer CO.. Ltd.
versus E. NJ. Fortune, No p.
Bird Ward Justices Court Lafa
yette Parish, LII

Public notice is hereby given that
under and by virtue of writs OF tierl
tacias issued in the causes entitled
aud numbered as above, tO-wit:
Lafayette Wholesale Grocery Com
,an., Ltd, versus +. M. Fortune
and Merchants Grocer Company Ltd,
versus same defendant-NoS. II ana II
res pectively Of the docket of Hon. L
a McFaddin Justice of the Peace of
the Sd ward ayette parish, La.
and to me directed, | have seized and
taken into my possession and will
offer for sale and sell for cash at pub
lie auction at the front door of the
Court House in the town OF Lafayette
Louisiana, between legal sale hours on
Saturday, September II. 1903,
the following described property, to-
wit:
One lot Of books. paper, stationery,
cigars. novelties, toys, showcases,
desk. ETC.. seized to pay and satisfy
| said writs.
Witness my official signature al
Lafayette, Louisiana, on this August
81, 1908.
LOUIS BUTCHER
Constable Bird Ward,
Lafayette Parish, La.
Sept. 1-12-'OS.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-01
Gen. STEWART
| PASSES AWAY.

Gen. Alexander p. Stewart,
ranking officer of the COnfeder.
ate army, died at Biloxi, Miss,
Sunday at the residence OF his
son, Dr.. A.. P. Stewart, S54 W,
Beach street. The body of the
distinguished Confederate vet
eran was shipped that night t.
St. Louis, Mo-, where the funeral
will be held.
Gen. Stewart had been suff'r-
ing from organic heart disease
for more than d year, but it was
not until two weeks ago that the
malady became so pronounced
that he was compelled to take t.
his bed. At 3 O'Clock Sunday
morning he was seized with d
sudden attack which became
gradually worse until at 5 O'Clock
three hours later. death claimed
the sufferer. Gen. Stewart had
reached the eighty-seventh year
Of his age.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-01

No rain has fallen in several
days and the streets in town are
already dry aud in good shape.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-01

Have you been at Mouton Sis
ters' this week. II not stop by
and take a look at their new stock
of fancy novelties just received
from Eastern markets-the mob
best combs, belts, purses. buck
les an ~innumerab,e other fancy
articles so essential to the fairer
sex.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-01

Try our chocolate ice cream
soda-its ine.-Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-01

Just received a nice lot OF
Swiss, Brick and Limburger
cheese, also fresh Bayou Cook
oysters always on hand-G.
Bunt.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-01
Personals.

! Little Rosa and Arthur VAL
derlinden left yesterday for
their home in Algiers. after
spending some time with their
aunt, Mrs. Ed. Hebert. Miss
Leah, their sister, who came
with them will remain a while
longer, with her aunt
See Upton for new oats and
alfalfa or any kind of feed stuffs.
Phone 1872.
Miss Zula Garnett is visiting
friends in Duson.
Il. v. Nelly, Deputy U. S.
Internal Revenue Collector. has
moved to Lafayette to make this
city his headquarters. His dis
trict comprises sixteen parishes.
We extend Q cordial welcome to
Mr.. Nelly and trust he will find
his home here q pleasant one.
Ring up when you want gro
ceries. Phone 183.-Bernard 4
Meaux.
Harmon Langford returned
from Meridian, Miss. Friday,
where he spent about seven
weeks with his grandfather, the
trip was very beneficial to bis
health.
Have your prescriptions filled
At the Lafayette Drug Store,
only best Of medicines used.
Z. Kilchrist, of Carencro, was
in town yesterday on business.
International Stock Food (three
feeds for one cent? gives work
horses more strength, 25c . boz
ct the Moss Pharmacy.
James Caffery left Satu rday
for Lexington. Va. to resume
his studies at the Virginia Mill
tary Institute.
Let as figure with you for 9
life policy in the Equitable Of
New York.
The Equitable pays annual div
idends on all it's policies.
The Equitable's assets are oveI
$427 100000.
The Equitable's surplus t.
policy holders is over $49,0O0,oOO
PARKINSON 4 MOTION
Insurance Agency, Est. 1897.
Mrs. Frank Lewis, Of Clinton
La, after spending several day.
with Mr.. A. A. Morgan and
family returned home Monday.
international Stock Food (thre'
feeds for one cent? gives q CLASSY
coat and fine appearance. 25c !
box at the Moss Pharmacy.
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. Z SHAW ant
baby expect to leave today =
visit relatives in Houston, Texas
Onion sets and shallots at tn
Moss Pharmacy.
o. B. Hopkins went to Crowle!
and Rayne last week and spok'
ia the interest of VIM. Campbell
and Percy Ogden.
International Stock Food givel
the best kind Of results and q
Ways gives satisfaction, 2bc /,
box q the Moss Pharmacy.
The Fank Mercantile Co. ar,
propared 10 take charge o
1nerals and attend TO IN grave
yotd work. a fine rubber-tire,
eorno q stock.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-01

returned Saturday,. Wnlle away
he organized circles at Morgan
City and Berwick, and will or
circles this week at
Eunice and Crowley.
All Of our bulk garden seeds
are strictly fresh and guaranteed
Moss Pharmacy.
Justice Provosty has made a
splendid record on the Supreme
Bench-vote for him to-day and
show your appreciation of a good
officer.
Everything in summer wear
AT COST, and we offer you an
elegant line to select FROM
Kahn's.
Howard E. Bruner will make
you a good district attorney if he
is elected. Vote for him to-day
and help elect him.
During the months of August
and September you can safely
plant the following seeds: bush
beans, peas. radishes. carrots.
beets, roquette, parsley. lettuce.
endive, turnips. cauliflower, mus.
tard, onion sets, spinach and cab
bage. We have all of the above
seeds in bulk. you get more for
your money and we guarantee
the seed to grow. - Moss Phar.
macy.
Alpine Bourque left Sunday
for RustOn to resume his studies
at the Industrial Institute there.
Maurice Patin. publisher and
proprietor of the Valley of the
Teche, Breaux Bridge, has sold
the paper to John COmeaux.
Mrs. A. 7. Comeaux and chill.
dren of Youngsville came Friday
to spend a few days with rela.
tives. Miss Mini Doucet who
has been visiting there, returned
with her,
Jack Garrett has returned
from Lake Charles, vhere he
visited relatives.
Miss Bernice Garnett left Sun
day for Lake Charles. where she
will visit friends.
Mrs. O.. B. Hopkins and chill
dren are enjoying q visit witt
her parents in Greenville, Texas
J. G. Nickerson left Friday
Afternoon for Houston. Texas. Il
spend q few days with relatives
Rev. and Mrs. Parker art
spending q month with Mr.. Tom
Hopkins and family.
Mrs. Tom Hopkins left Thurs
dav To spend several weeks q
Baker Springs, Ark.
Assistant Postmaster M. M
Mills and wife spent Sunday il
Jeanerette the guests Of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Rex Domengeaux. MI
Domengeaux is the proprietor o
an electric theatre in that town
and recently became papa OF al
eleven pound baby. Mr. Mills
reports Jeanerette as in
thoroughly wide awake condition
He says they have fine pos
office service, but want to i'm
prove it as soon as possible b!
the addition of free delivery. ant
to that end they have numbered
all the houses, marked the street
and are now ready to take ad
vantage Of free delivery th,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-01

DR.. Moss returned yesterday
from a business and pleasure
trip to Houston, Galveston and
San Antonio. He found San
Antonio to be a place of great
historical interest and attractive
ness, and thinks that Galveston
is destined tn become the equal
of Atlantic City as a seaside,
health and pleasure resort
Whilst at Galveston Dr.. Moss
made q thorough survey of tn
harbor and says that the vast
ness and completeness OF the
shipping facilities of that port
must be seen to be fully appre.
ciated.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-09-01

Hon. Shelby Taylor, of Grow
ley, addressed q meeting at the
court house Sunday night in the
interest of his candidacy for
railroad commissioner.