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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14
DEPUTY SHERIFF
KILLED BY MISTAKE
Another Wounded in the Chase for
Lincoln County Negro
Outlaws.

Chandler, Ok, Aug IA. In the chase
after the negro outlaws who Wednesday
shot Sheriff Martin and Deputy Parker.
George Rittenhouse,a prominent lawyerso
this city by mistake shot and fatally
wounded Deputy Sheriff Young.
Rittenhouse was member Of posse
under Young, which divided and surround
ed some box cars on side track at
Avery, where negroes were supposed 70
be secreted Finding none in the car.
Deputy Young went through and started
down the enbankment. Rittenhouse
mistaking Young for negro, fired and
filed his side full Of buckshot.
Sheriff Martin and Deputy Parker were
brought to Chandler yesterday and placed
in the care Of physicians. Parker is not
expected to live
Three negro suspects we're captured
near Cushing this afternoon, and one
wounded in the fight was placed in the
Jail hospital. Several hundred men, in-
cIuding Company B, Oklahoma national
guard, are securing through the country
around the scenes Of the fight, and the
negroes are reported to be leaving for
the Creek nation on the east
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14

Developments due to the disappearance
of Cashier Tom Reynolds of the Bank of
Alton are slow in materiaIizine and the
bank directors have been very careful TO
let as little information out in regard to
matter as possible until the exact condi-
ton Of the bank could be ascertained.
A number of Vinita people have been
more or less interested in the outcome of
this matter and several have gone over TO
Alton to see about it,
According to the report Of one who was
there investigating the conditions, there
is a small shortage in the accounts of the
bank. but that shortage is said to be so
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14

The steamers of the American line
and the Atlantic Transport line are
named after American cities and char
acters, and the Scandinavian-Ameri-
can has seen fit to call one of its best
steamers the United States. The
Hamburg steamer Pennsyl-
vania was the only vessel with an
American name in the company's New
York and Hamburg feet until the
Amerika came out, with her various
decks named after President Roose-
velt, the Kaiser. Cleveland and Wash
ington. Then came the Kaiserin Au-
guste Victoria. with more decks
named after Americans, after which
the line brought out the steamers
President Grant and President Lin
coin. The Anchor line has called its
latest steamer the California.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14


Squire McNelis Of Kinnison was at the
cuunty seat today on business.
Attorney Louis CIinkscales made a
business trip to Big Cabin today
Clint B. Wiser an oil man of Chelsea
spent this afternoon in Vinita.
Geo. Vandever, prominent republican
from near Centralia is in town today.
Miss Hattie Craig, a former school
teacher in the Vinita schools is here from
Seneca.
Mrs. w. A. Brown went to Abba this
morning for visit with her daughter
Mrs. Lee Todd.
Mrs. Lee Dudley arrived this afternoon
from Kiefer for visit with her mother
Mrs. M. j. Skinner
Miss Pearl HOIderman, who has been
visiting her brother Henry HoIderman
returned to Chetopa last night
Mrs. W. M. Mellette. of Muskogee, who
has been visiting Mrs. r. l. BIakeney
went to Wagner today for a short visit.
The remains of Frisco engine number
628 passed through on an east bound
freight this afternoon The smoke stack
and cab had been utterly demolished ~ a
wreck y.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14
4 BELASCO STAR
! FOR THE TRAITOR. I"
catherine Tower Engaged for the
Important Role Of Stella in
New Dixon Drama.

An important theatrical arrangement
1has just been affected by which Catherine
STower has been engaged to play the role
tbf Stella in the dramatization of Thomas
fssixon's novel ''rhe Traitor" to be produc-
~ here the latter part Of September Miss
Tfnwer for the past two seasons has been
prominent feature Of the David Belasco
forces. Last season Mr.. BeIasco's inten-
ton to send out two companies playing
lsThe Rose of the Ranch" with Miss
Frances Starr at the head Of one organiza-
1 ton and Miss Tower as the star Of the
other On account of the financial panic
Mr.. Belasco decided to exploit only one
company presenting this piece with Miss
Starr in the principal role, and to provide
an entirely new vehicle for Miss Tower.
This young actress, who is only eighteen
years Of age, is the possessor Of such
ability that Mr. Belasco.
expert as he is, met with considerable
difficulty in securing play suitable for
her talents. While matters were in this
condition. the dramatization Of The
Traitor was finished and news of the
splendid opportunity offered by the lead
ing reminine role came to the ears of
Mr.. Belascos staff. After hearing the
play it was quickly decided that the part
Of Stella in The Traitor" would fit Miss
Tower like the proverbial glove. short
time afterwards George H. Brennan,
manager of''The Traitor" made PROPOSE
ton for the release Of Miss Tower from
her Belasco contract and the arrangement
was soon after consummated.
AS Mr.. BeIasco is reported to have
expressed his belief that Miss Tower is
the coming American actress her appear
ance in eThe Traitor" viii be awaited
with widespread interest.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
TO LIQUIDATE CHARTER

Guthrie. Okla Aug. 1.-The First ma
ticnal bank to liquidate and reorganize
as state institution as result Of the
comptrollers action in regard to the Okla
homa guaranty law is the First National
bank Of Duncan, which has applied TO the
state banking board for information in
regard to the procedure which WILDE nec-
essary. The Duncan bank is capitalized
$4,000 and has $25.00O surplus. G. H.
Council is president and J. r. Prentice
cashier. Many applications of the same
sort arc expected by thr state officials.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14
BLAND MAY Be CHOSEN
TO SUCCEED REYNOLDS
Disappearance of Alton Cashier Leaves OttGwG
County Without Treasurer Developments
in the Reynolds Disappearance SlOw in
M0terializing-- Reports from Alton
are Contradictory.

small that the bank viii not suffer. An
other report has ii that MIR. Reynolds left
many personal debts against his property
and that not enough resources were left
by Mr. Reynolds to meet these.
The only theory now given credence for
Reynolds disappearance is the one that
he simply left to avoid trouble with rela-
tives.
The disappearance Of Cashier Renolds
leaves the Office Of treasurer Of Ottawa
county vacant This office win be de-
clared vacant by the county commission
ers, and there is very strong belief that
H. O. Bland, the popular young attorney
Of Alton, will be chosen to fill the vacancy
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14
Years Casualties on British Railroads.

Years Casualties on British Railroads.
In the course Of last year LIZ persons
were killed and 1874 injured on rail
roads in the United Kingdom, accord
ing to a board of trade return. The
deaths are So less than In 1906, and
the injuries 1852 more. Only Is pas
sengers were killed and 531 injured in
accidents to trains-a decrease Of 40
ii the killed and 100 in the injured. as
compared with 1906. Accidents from
other causes, however, resulted in the
death OF 102 passengers and injuries
to 1882. Railways servants killed
numbered 454, and trespassers Gin
Guiding suicides). 447.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14
WILL TORDETTS CASE
DISMISSED WITHOUT TRIAL.

The case against Win Torbett Of this
city, charged with being implicated in
burglary at Alton Saturday night was
dismissed yesterday afternoon. there
being no evidence whatever upon which
to hold Torbett for connection with the
robbery. Attorney Q. L. Rider appeared
for TCrbett and had the case dismissed
without witness having 70 20 on the
stand.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14

The beautiful heroine stamped her
tiny foot on the tiger-skin rug.
"And you dare deceive me?" she
hissed. Didn't you make vow that
you would never tell me another bare
faced falsehood?"
in reply the heavy villain flashed
I pair OF automobile goggles from his
pocket and put them. on.
"And / have kept my vow, Helene
Hominy. / am barefaced no longer"
with a cry Of despair the beau
tiful heroine jumped into the paste
board river.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14
Woman Runs EnoIlsh Railroad Station

Woman Runs English Railroad Station.
Though in almost every phase of the
industrial life Of the nation women
are to be found competing with the
sterner sex ia the hurry and hustle
of daily existence. Whippingham, a
picturesque little Isle Of Wight village,
is probably unique in having a woman
station master.
For just 90 years this station has
been in the entire charge Of Mrs
Norwood, lady in whom the com
pany has the utmost confidence
Woman's Life
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14

A posse left the sheriffs Office here to-
day for place where they think have
located Alfred King, the negro who Is
charged with the killing Of George Bird
near Nowata last week. Sheriff Ridenhour
has been on the trail all week and il is
thought that King will be captured today.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14
|. N. TERRELL ADDRESSES
THRONG ON STREETS.

Ira. N. Terrell the well known ex-con-
vict lecturer was in the city yesterday
and spoke on the streets yesterday after
noon and evening. Terrell is an orator
Of no mean ability and always draws a
large crowd. As he has been doing for
years, Mr.. Terrell in his lectures recants
his terrible experiences in the Kansas
penitentiary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14
EXPENSE ACCOUNTS MUST
Be FILED BY TONIGHT

Oklahoma ISty, Gkla., aug 14.--All can
didates ja yne recent primary election.
whether successful or DEBATED, must file
their expense accounts by tonight or ar
rests win follow. Notice was served by
the election board yesterday. Candidates
who fail to do this are subject to fine Of
from $50 to $500.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14

One of Sheriff Ridenhours bloodhounds,
Joe, was sent to Alton this morning 70
trace burglar. who robbed an Office there
last night.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14

Congressman Jas s. Davenport went to
Pryor Creek this morning and will 90 to
Salina to address the Anti-horsethief As
sOciation which is in convention there.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14

A. E. McMullen a St. Louis carpenter
came out to Alton on the train with l..
c. Holland the other day and was induced
by Mr.. Holland to visit Vinita and was
SO pleased that he wrote friend in St.
Louis to come to Vinita at once. Both
win probably locate here. Every boost
helps.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14

Albert D, Thompson died Of dropsy this
morning at his home near White Oak
Lewis Rogers sent casket out for the
body The funeral was held at Big Cabin
at o'clock this afternoon.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14

Rev j. H. Daugherty Of New Franklin,
Mo-, was in Vinita yesterday and will
preach in the Baptist Church next Sum
day, Aug. is. Brother Daueherty comes
well recommended and all the members
OF the church are requested TO be present
and hear him.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14
SHOOT TO CONTINUE
ALL NEXT WEEK.

Capt 7. E. Saxon gave his first exhibi-
ton Of trap shooting at the ball park
yesterday afternoon, shooting at 25 blue
rock pigeons and breaking "a, this being
the best score made on the ground by any
one. The Captain viii give another exhi-
bition this afternoon at $50. and also
one tomorrow afternoon at the same hour.
The contest for the Ithaca gun will be
extended one week on account of some of
the most enthusiastic shooters who have
signed as members Of the new gun club
being out of town all this week. Arrange
ments win also be made to throw practice
targets each afternoon of next week Fol-
lowing is yesterdays score;
E. N. Williamson. shot at SO. broke 33.
r1 4 Il
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14

The lawn social to have been given at
the school grounds this evening by the
Christian Endeavor Society Of the Conere-
eational church has been postponed indef-
initeIy.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-14

A. X Wray, field secretary for the state
Of MISSOURI of the American Home Mis-
sionary Society Of the Congregational
church is here today from Carthage in the
interest Of Drury College az Springfield,
Mo-.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-08-20

and in spite OF the stand the governor
had taken, nominated him by ac-
clamation. When informed of tine
action of the convention the governor
asked for time to consider.
as follows:
Lieutenant Governor-J. J. Reiter,
Rochester. ...-
Secretary OF state-R. F. La NIB,
Slayton.
State Treasurer-P. H. Nelson,
Hibbing. "
Attorney General-M. E. Matthews,
Marsh hall.
Railroad and Warehouse Commits
sioners-H. P. Bjorge, Otter Tail
county; Robert Nee, Faribault.
The scene presented atthe democratic
state convention in the city of Mime
apolis yesterday is unparalleled in the
history of Minnesota politics.
A great gathering from every portion
ofthe state. rising to its feet as one man,
and in burst of enthusiasm and ex.
element, prevailing for considerably
more than an hour, forcing third term
in the governors Office upon a man
who had done his utmost to stay the
tide setting in upon him. More than
this, some of his best friends had join
ed with him in this effort, for they well
knew that such great honor carried
with it correspondIngly great respon.
sibility. Too great popularity brings
with it also its inherent dangers. In
the political world, as elsewhere, envy,
rancor and hate dearly love shining
mark. =.
For his faithful public service Gov.
ernor Johnson deserved brief respite
from the cares and anxieties of a
great Office. But in the face of the
remarkable demonstration of yester-
day, he cannot do otherwise than take
up the load of responsibilities of a
third term. Fortunately, he is equal
to the emergency. He will again
make good. For John A. Johnson
has thus far constantly shown a ca
pacity to grow to the ever increasing
demands made upon him.
DU BOIS
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-08-20

Bishop j. D. Morrison of Duluth,
who has been abroad for some time
and who is we'll known here, preached
in Westminster Abby, London, on
Sunday August 9. This is an honor
seldom conferred upon an American
and the bishops many friends here
will learn Of it with no little pleasure.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-08-20
JOHN A. JOHNSON
MinneSOta'S Executive Has NOmin-
alton Forced on Him
NAMED THREE TIMES
Democrats in State Convention Re-
nominate the Popular Governor
by ACCldmdtien

The state democratic convention,
at Minneapolis Wednesday, forced the
gubernatorial nomination upon Gov
ernor Johnson, Notwithstanding the
fact that he desired to retire and had
said be would not accept the tender.
The convention was in an uproar for
over an hour shouting for Johnson
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-08-20
''DRYS'' GET BUSY
PrOhibitiOniSts Will Have LegiS-
Iatiye Candidate
SAY THEY WILL WIN
Gustav leyorsOn of North Fork
Township Will Put Up Hard
Fiuht for the Place

The prOhibitiOniStS, who have been
working on the legislative situation
in the west half of the 54th sena-
toriar district, namely that part in
which Sauk Centre is situated, have
selected a candidate to make the stant
for the lower house.
The person chosen is Gustav Le-
vorson, of the township of North Forl
Mr.. Levorson is a well known citizen
of North Fork, and has many friends
who will work. and vote for him. He
is the secretary of the Farmers Nut
ual fire insurance company of the
town of North Fork, which position
he has held for some years.
The prohibitionists have been work
ing in this district for some weeks
past. AS announced in previous is
ouCo VI hc lICi diO, hioyu Miilci, Out
of the young college men in the en-
ploy of the state prohibition commit
tee, put in considerable time here
and the result of his labors show in
the announcement Of Mr.. Levorson's
candidacy The Herald is in receipt
of letter from Mr.. Miller in which
he states that Mr.. Levorson will
run, and that he is worthy of any
mans vote" He closes the letter
with the optimistic statement ''We
are going to win"
Whether Mr.. Levorson plays a Win
ming or losing game, the indications
are excellent for lively contest in
this district at the general election
in November. There will, of course,
be no opposition to Mr.. Levorson
at the primaries in his own party.
There are two democratic candidates
after the nomination and there may
possibly be a republican, though it is
not at all certain. Anyway, therell
be some fun before the polls close
next November.
The aspirants for office are getting
lively now. With the primaries only
a little over three weeks away and
with at least two public spirited citi-
zens after each office-with but one
exception-there is a great hustle all
along the line. Within the past week
no less than four candidates have
visited Sauk Centre looking after
their chances. A lot of these patri-
OTIS were at the county convention in
st. Cloud last week and Immediately
thereafter most of them 'sgot move
on themselves. The indications ap-
pear good for some changes in the
court house gang" this fall and a
good many citizens will not shed many
bitter tears if there is a shake-up.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-08-20
A SMOOTH GAMf
Agents Sell Ranges to Farmers
at Big Prices
HOLD-UP PROPOSITION
Charge Seventy y-eight Dollars For
Range That Can Be Bought
Twenty Dollars Cheaper


There's something doing all the
time in the sharper's line. The fell
lows who play the game never sleep.
They're a smooth tongued lot and
with their talk manage to play their
game on many unsuspecting, honest
farmers Recently The Herald pub
lished an account of how lightning
rod agents swindled a farmer resid-
ing eight miles north of Sauk Cen
tire.
The latest game played by these
sharpers in this vicinity is in the
sale of a steel range. A carload of
steel ranges was unloaded at a sta
tion ma far from here recently. A
batch of agents took them, loaded
them on wagons and started out to
sell them to farmers.
The range is not a very bad article,
in fact it is fair, made of steel and
will do a fair service But the price
and the manner of selling the range
is where the swindle comes in.
The agent drives up to farm house
and shows the range. 1t is polished
up and looks nice. 1t is Set. down be-
side the stove or range in use in the
farm house and then the agent gets
in his fine work talking.
Sometimes he fails to make sale
but in most cases he succeeds. The
purchaser is requested to sign a
contract for the range. The price
named for the range is seventy y-eight
dollars. The contract is an innocent
looking piece of paper and the sign
er is led to believe he is getting the
range on the instalment plan. But
numerous purchasers find out later
on, to their sorrow, that the contract
is a promissory note due on a certain
date. The purchaser is caught by the
statement that he can buy On the
instalment plan and so goes ahead
only to find to his sorrow that he
must pay the whole amount of the
purchase price at once with big in
terest.
And the range. 1t is made of steel
tc be sure, but it is an inferior arti-
Gle. A much better range, in fact
strictly high grade article, can be
purchased of any reliable hardware
dealer in Sauk Centre, or anywhere
else for twenty dollars less money
and satisfaction guaranteed. Besides
the reputable dealer will give the pur
chaser time and square deal. Not
withstanding this fact, the travelling
agents make plenty of sales and
catch many unsuspectng people. Tha
some of the farmers are on to these
peripatetic dealers is evidenced by
the following postal card received re.
Gently from a well known farmer il
this vicinity.
"Notice.-Beware of stove agents
trying to sell steel range. They viii
agree to do zone thing, but read your
contract carefully and you will SCI
you have to pay the price all at ons
time. They were here once before
and were to give the people four year!
time to pay for their stove, but
when the collector came the note was
fixed different and every purchases
had to pay the whole face of the note
Turn them away and go to town fol
your stove"
Possibly if reputable dealers would
advertise their wares more extensive
| ly the result would be to head of
these irresponsible dealers who "holt
up" the farmers. The Herald offer
this suggestion to local dealers; i
charges nothing for the advice.