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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04
SENATOR ELKINS TO Be
AT IRRIGATION CONGRESS

For pioneer settlers of New Mexico, not
the least attraction of the Irrigation Con-
gress to be held in Albuquerque N. M,
Sept 29-Oct 10, will be the Hon. Stephen
B. Elkins, Senator of the United States
from West Virginia. Senator Elkins be-
came a citizen Of New Mexico when he
was humble Steve" Elkins, with his
future ahead of him and his fortune to
make. He laid the foundation Of his
fortune here. and in the part of his life
time spent here. he made an army of
friends. They are friends who last, for
the comradeships Of struggle fastenmem-
cries of youth that are imperishable.
There is no doubt that Senator Elkin's
memory goes back to the period he pass
ed in New Mexico.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04
INDIAN WILL CAPTAIN
SOONER FOOTBALL TEAM

Norman Okla, Sept 4.-Key Wolf,
Chickasaw Indian, will captain the Okla
homa varsity football team the coming
season which opens with the Central
State normal at Edmond September 25,
"Benniep Owens has been promoted from
coach TO general manager Of athletics but
win give his personal attention to getting
winning team for the Sooners. Over
half Of last years team win be back and
Owens has some splendid material up
his sleeve for the vacant places. The
schedule:
Central State normal at Edmond, Sept.
rs.
A. and M. at Saltwater, Oct, 2.
Kingfsher at Norman Oct 20.
Kansas "U at Lawrence,Oct, H.
Kansas A. and M. at Manhattan, Oct.
20.
Arkansas III" at Norman, Oct. 80.
Epworth III" at Norman, Nov. z.
Texas "U' at Norman, Nov IA.
Fairmont college at Wichita Nov Fl.
Washburn at Topeka, Thanksgiving
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04
-HE HAD PLAN ALL. HER OWN
MIS- schmidt's Method Of Solving the
Servant Question"

Wei, Mrs. Rosenberg, you should
have seen me-" said one out-getting-
the-air woman to another last even
ing on West Callowhill street. There
was all my lovely dishes and my cut
glass punch bowl broken, broken in
thousand pieces. She had dropped
the whole tray. There she was, look
ing at me, with all my lovely china on
the floor. Ach, Gott, it was awful 1
could hardly get my breath. I was so
mad and so excited. 1 just looked at
her, and what do you think 1 said,
Mrs. Rosenberg, what do you think l
said to her?"
"Oh, oh, oh, l can't imagine, Mrs.
Schmidt What did you say? What
did you say?"
Not one word. Not one single word.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04
juvenile Nnita in Ecstasy of Joy Ouer Their
Fduorite- Gentry Brothers Much Larger
Than on Previous Nsit--HaUe Added
Big Circus PerfOrmance--Ani-
NAL Actors Still Please
Little Ones.

act by Marcelle and Lenette, who with
their unique gymnastic stunts kept the
great audience in an uproar during their
turn. The famous wire walking artists,
the NeotzelIe family, who were with
Ringing Brothers last year also came in
for "a goodly share Of the applause of the
audience, as did also the wonderful ath-
letic and barrel jumping act Of the fam
GUS three Daltons. This act is one of the
most daring and difficult stunts ever put
on by circus. The DaItons also toured
the country last season as one Of the chief
attractions Of the Ringling Bros circus.
While these wonderful athletic stunts
have added greatly to the attraction Of
Gentry Bros. their chief feature is their
splendid collection on animal actors,rflich
is without peer in the show world. Their
elephant band herd of musical ponies.
trained sheep and goats and scores Of ed
ucated monkeys are without rival as in
structive entertainers in the circus ring.
One Of the most laughahae features Of
this afternoon show was -Darktown" and
his kicking mule. Maud
This splendid performance will be re-
peated this evening The doors open at
7 O'Clock and the show begins at 8,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04
STATE BANKING BOARD MAKES
NEW LEVY.
MAY CAUSE COURT DECISION.
Object Of new Levy Believed to be
to get Opinion of Attorney
General Proved
Incorrect.

Guthrie, Okla, Sept 4.-The state bank
ing board has levied an additional ASSESS
ment of 1 of per cent upon the state
banks and upon the national banks that
are still taking advantage Of the deposit
tors guaranty law No explanation Of the
levy is sent out with the notices. The
object Of the assessment. however. is not
10 raise more money for the guaranty
fund, as there is still about $l50,0OO in
reserve Of the first levy, but il is stated
on good authority that the object OF the
levy is to force to an issue the question as
to whether national banks may still con-
tinue 70 embrace the guaranty plan after
the comptroller of the currency has order
ed them to get out
The new levy viii compel all national
banks in the plan to either pay the j of J
Der cent. or withdraw from the guaranty
law. This may give an opportunity to
some Of the banks to take the matter 10
the federal courts to determine by legal
decision whether or not the opinion Of the
attorney general Of the United States. that
national banks cannot avail themselves q
ne law. is correct, Some OF the state ON
cials doubt the soundness OF the depart
ment's legal opinion upon this subject. q
number Of the national banks are SUI
under the guaranty law, as they pala
their assessments before the compuoiieess
of the currency had issued his order \
they attempt to pay the new assessment
the matter win be brought squarely % an
fccta
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04
BRYAN REACHES FMRVIEW
AFTER SPEAKING TOUR

Lincoln. Neb., Sept. 4.-Intensely salts
fed with the reception accorded him and
the reports of the political situation, VIM.
j, Bryan, democratic candidate for presi-
dent, arrived here yesterday at noon and
proceeded at once to Fairyiew. The jour
ney. which occupied five days, was through
North Dakota. Minnesota and Iowa.
Charles W. Bryan today sent a check
to $4,000 to Governor G. n. Haskell, Of
Oklahoma, comprising the receits over ex-
penditures in the Commoner Office from
July "a to September 1. He also sent a
check for 1920 as the receipts from fifty
nine contributors to the fund.
Miss Fannie Carr left this morpmg for
Pryor Creek where she will teach SCHOOL
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04
GIVEN FIVE YEARS
IN PEN|TENT|ARY.
Jndge Brown Sentenced 7. c. Mer-
ritt Today Campbell Case
Still Before Court

AS the time for adjournment tomorrow
night of the district court is rapidly draw
ing to a close, many civil cases were con
tinued today until next term Of court.
After sentencing 7. C. Merritt, convicted
of a henious crime committed near Big
Cabin, TO five years in the penetentiary at
Lansing, the court resumed the trial OF the
case of Mrs. Laura Campbell VS.. John r.
Campbell.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04

Juvenile Vinita is athrob with joy to-
day over the arrival Of Gentry Brothers
Show the great favorite with the little
folks of this city. This show which has
been greatly enlarged since its last ap-
pearance here came in during the night
from Muskogee and this morning set their
great tents up at the baseball park in the
Southeast part Of town.
The drizzling rain that was falling this
morning caused considerable uneasiness
to the little ones who have spent week
in anticipation of this event, but the
clouds soon parted and old Sol came forth
in all Of his glory Early in the day the
great crowd thronged the streets 10 await
the time for the big parade, and they
were not disappointed for promptly at 10
O'Clock Gentry Brothers greatest adver-
tiser, its magnificent procession Of splen-
dor, began its parade Of the streets, This
beautifully spectacular pageant gyas three
quarters Of a mile in length and was com
posed Of the many beautifully decorated
wagons and cages. and herd Of pretty
ponies. dozens Of cute monkeys, a drove
Of elephants and camels, bunch Of funny
clowns, and lively bands Of music. Every
where the crowd along the streets were
amazed and pleased with this wonderful
collection Of beautiful and interesting pa
geantry
At one o'clock this afternoon the doors
of the great main show tent were opened
and soon iffied up VIII thousands Of eages
people, young and old alike.
Since their last visit to Vinita, Gentry
brothers have added a splendid circus
performance to their great collection Of
animal actors, and this afternoons per-
Torrance was one Of the cleanest and
best shows ever seen in Vinita. An es-
.pecially interesting feature Of the circus
performance is their great comedy bar
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04
CANADIAN AVENUE
WILL Be PAVED
Legal Period for Filing Protest
Against Improvement Has
Expired.

The legal time for filing a sufficient pro-
lest to prevent the paving Of Canadian
avenue from Fifth 10 Foreman street has
elapsed and the work win proceed. The
protests as fled we're short Of the required
number Of property owners.
This means that Canadian win be the
finest residence street in Vinita.
The publication of the intention ia pave
by the council was complied with and
the protests we're found insufficient by the
engineer.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04

Sne tnougnt / was going to scold her;
but never opened my mouth. And
/ never do, Mrs. Rosenberg, no matter
what she breaks or what she does.
Why, she has broken more than $40
worth of china, cut glass and furni-
ture and burned up some of my best
underclothes when she irons. Every
washday she let's some Of my fine
things blow off the roof or forgets to
bring them down and they are stolen;
but J. never say one word to her. That
is the way keep her All my friends
have trouble with their maids and are
always changing, but Minna stays
with us. If / let her see l was mad
and scolded her all the time, would
be sitting on chair in an employ
ment agency trying to get maids. No,
ma'am, keep your mouth shut is my
plan, and you can keep your sery-
ants"
"Aint it the truth?" said Mrs.
Rosenberg, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Ledger.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04

Browning Lewis former student Of
Willie Halsell college and now pastor Of
the Methodist church in western Okla
homa was here last night.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04
TWO DAILY NEWSPAPERS
AT M'ALESTER MERGE

The two daily newspapers at McAlester
the News and Capital consolidated under
the name of the McAlester-News-Capital.
The two papers found it impossible to
struggle along in McAlester and the
News Company purchased the Capital and
the consolidated paper will in the future
champion the republican cause,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04
Surprised Bride and Groom

Mayor S. F Parks and wife gathered a
number of young people last night and
gave w. G. Masterson and his bride
shower at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. D.
Dalquest. The rain that fell did not pre-
vent a large crowd from attending and
all has an enjoyable time Mr. Parks
madeIa short speech in which he bade
welcome to Mr., Masterson and his bride.
The Commercial club meets tonight
and large attendance is desired.
Major Cusey left this morning for FL
Reno on a business trip.
John Hall returned last night from
Tulsa and viii leave tonight for visit
in Ohio.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04
Making 1t Sufficient.

4 tried to compliment that opera
singer. but he seems offended"
What did you say?'
Il said I considered him the great
est living tenor"
you should have told him that he
IS the greatest tenor that ever lived
and that after his death real music
can survive only by means Of the
Dhonograph.'
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-04
BRANDON WINS FIRST
GAME WITH PITTSBURG

Cincinnati, o., Sept. 4.---Chester Milton
Brandon, who arrived here Wednesday
from Kansas City. made his debut in a
Pittsburg uniform yesterday afternoon,
assumed command in the pitchers box
the Pirates and proceeded to start off,as a
major Lacquer, a winner. The count was 3
to /, with the visitors on the long end.
Brandon was a trifle nervous in the early
stages of the game. He issued three
passes, hit one batter and heaved one
wild pitch With men on bases, however,
he was steady and it is the opinion of
those who witnessed his work yesterday
afternoon that he viii do. He allowed
six hits three Of them being punched in
the second inning. which resulted in the
only run made by the Reds. After the
second stanza the new recruit pitched a
good, steady game.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-05-16
MOHAWK COMBINATION
DISPUTE BEING ARBITRATED

The board of arbitration in the con-
troversy between the Mohawk-C ombina-
ton Lease company and the Goldfeld
Consolidated Mines company is now
hearing testimony and expects to COM
plete its labors within the next few
days.
The two leases embraced in Combina-
tion have played a most important part
in the mining history of Goldfeld. 1t
was the question of apex brought out
by these workings that ave birth to
the consolidation of the Mohawk and
Combination, which later developed
into the Goldield Consolidated Mines
company and the acquisition of the
various other properties now included
in the merger.
The present controversy was brought
about by a cave shortly prior to the
expiration of the lease, and which, it
is claimed by Consolidated, will neces-
state the expenditure of considerable
money to reopen the workings.
Former Governor Thomas of Colo
RADIO presents the case of the Consol-
idated. while the lease company is
represented by Thayer, Steele and
Detch, Carney & Stevens.
The board of arbitration consists of
Tom ID. Murphy for the Consolidated,
r. X. Thompson for the leasers and f.
r. Collins. umpire.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-05-16

Tom g. Murphy has returned from a
visit to San Francisco.
Former Lieutenant Governor Poulade
was here from Carson City this week
or legal business.
Bert l.. Smith, r. c. Moore ana
George Holesworth were visitors from
Tonopah this week.
Engineer Miller of the Pittsburg-
Liberty mine at Masonic was a visitor
70 Goldfeld this week.
DIR. +. II. Anthony, Captain J. A. HAS
sell and Harrie Taylor piloted several
Ohio investors to the Gold Mountain
district this week.
r. O. Hobson, formerly manager OF
the Columbia Sampling Works, but now
a resident of Berkeley, is here on min
inc business.
Judge voiney T. Hoggatt, one OF the
meavy operators of the Bullfrog dis'
trict. wa in Goldfeld this week on
mining business.
Col. Alonzo c. Trip, formerly general
manager Of the Tonopah x Goldheld
railroad. has been called to Pittsbure
bv the death of his youngest son.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-05-16
r. a. T. RAILROAD ABSORBS
THE BULLFROGIGOLDFIELD

The long-expected consolidation OF
the Tonopah & Tidewater and the Bull
frog-Goldfeld railroad. with the only
logical method, the absorption of the
latter by the former. has finally oc-
cured.
This acquisition gives Borax Smith a
through line from the Santa Fe to the
mother of Southern Nevada mining
camps. Goldfeld.
While rumor that the Atchison, To
peka & Santa Fe. through its t. x L.
connection. had obtained control of the
Bullfrog- Goldfeld line, had been in cir
culation for some weeks, even months,
it was not until Monday evening that
the report was confirmed.
Notification was through John Ryan,
who has been appointed general super
intendent of the consolidated system.
He stated in the Hotel Goldfield that
the rumor is correct and that w. A. Al
berger has been appointed traffic man
agef.
Solid trains will now be operated be-
tween Goldfeld and Los Angeles and 1t
is very probable that the running time
will be cut down. 1t is also understood
that the terminus of the road will be
close to the center of the camp and
that a round house and machine shop
will be established here.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-05-16
CORONADO TENT CITY OPEN.
Reduced Rates for Early Visitors.

To accommodate the crowds during
tho recent visit of the battleships to
San Diego, Manager Hammond, of
Coronado Tent City, threw the resort
open some weeks before the usual time.
1t has been decided to keep the resort
open and from now until June 10th, a
reduction of one-third will be made in
rates.
The formal opening of the regular
reason will occur on June 18th. when
in addition to the famous band and the
other well-remembered attractions, a
number of other features will be intro.
dueed.
Tent City viii be kept open until the
last of September. and perhaps longer
More than $4,000 has been spent in
building 800 new palm tent houses.
which have proved so popular.
A new booklet has been issued, Civ.
ing full information about rates, accom-.
modations, routes. etc. II also describes
the new attractions. chief Of which is
the new pleasure pier running 200 feet
into tho ocean.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-05-16
THE MERGING OF MINES

THIRD merger If Goldfeld properties is announced today in the columns
The first merger OF consequence in the Godhed district, was that If
the Goldfeld Consolidated Mines company, which, merging the Mohawk.
Jumbo, Red Top, Combination and Laguna, made a magnificent estate both in
area and mining potentiahtes
The second merger was announced May 2 of the St Ives, Velvet, Pohatch,
and Gold Horn.
And o comes the merging of the ;. o D, Gold Bar and the Victor.
Many people look upon thu merging of many properties into N o. a few
companies al detrimental TO a district They argue that large companies with
underground systematic development of a large estate is the tedious task Of
during which all the other workings of tn combined properties are sus
ended nd the working force of the camp thereby reduced.
The stock broker also complains that the combination of companies removes
what are often active stocks from te board and restricts tn market to a few
stocks s
There is force in both Of these arguments, but the former objection an be
removed by thu consolidated companies pursuing a LIBERAL policy withle asGs IS
has beend done with the GOldheld Consolidated, and is he announced policy of tn
lew c c. D. Consolidated. The leasing system is always beneficial to a camp.
It employs more men and prospects and develops a district very Fast II is
field, Tor instance have the funds to prospect their ground as the leasnsa are do
ing, and beside it would not be their policy to be digging deep shafts on every
block Of ground, as lasersa are required % do. Take the Combination No. s.
which has recently been leased in blocks There will be at least five shafts sunk
to at least the 6O0foot point within the next Hsx months, and the Consolidated
will 500 know whether it has in that part of its vast territory. If there be
10 ore there, the leasers AM lot thu Consolidated will be the LOSERS factt the
Consolidated will have been saved just that much money. If ore should be
found there, both the leasnsa n the Consolidated would be the gamers, ant in
III meantime $50 or more men will have found employment and large amounts
distributed among the merchants. So long as the merging companies adopt a
liberal leasing system, no strenuous objections car be raised by the Goldfeld
pubic to consolidation Of properties especially If The properties before had Tot
been particularly active.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-05-16
MEETING ROUND
MOUNTAIN HYDRAULIC co.

At the annual meeting of the Round
Mountain Hydraulic company, held in
Tonopah this week, it was shown that
the company had expended for i'm
provements alone a sum close to $685.,
900. This sum is enormous, considering
that the original money that was to
have been expended was estimated at
$4,000. Most of the money spent has
come from the stockholders.
The old officers and directors were
elected, with the exception of Captain
G. w. Thatcher, who, owing to his alb
senee from Tonopah and Round Noun
tain, could not give the necessary at
~tention to the affairs of the company,
and George b. Thatcher was elected to
his place. The officers and directors
are: }. P. Lotus, president; Thomas
Wilson, vice president; c. O. Olive,
secretary and treasurer; George b.
Thatcher, James r. Davis and Henry
j. Bartlett, directors. Mr.. Bartlett will
also act as assistant secretary and
treasurer.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-05-16
DEATH OF ]. e. BARSNESS
PROMINENT MINE OPERATOR

]. f.. Barsness, for several years
prominent in mining circles, died Thurs
day morning at an early hour, after a
sickness of short duration. Mr.. Bars
ness had not been well for some months,
but his illness by no mean had reached
an acute stage. He was on the street
and at the clubs two days before he
died. Pneumonia, su~perinduced by a
weakened vitality, was the cause of
death.
Mr.. Barsness was among the pioneers
of the camp. He came here in early
days from Colorado, where he had
mined with varying success. He located
some excellent property which he sold
for a handsome amount, and for several
years was in affuent circumstances.
Later, i'll health overlook him. and he
was incapacitated from very active
business.
Mr.. Rarsness was of a very sociable
and affable temperament, and had many
friends. He was a member of the
Montezuma club, and also a member of
the Goldfeld lodge of Elks, No. 1912.
He leaves a wife and brother.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-05-16

Tonopah suffered a very Serious con-
fagration Monday night and as a re-
suit, nearly a whole block of buildings
was destroyed.
The fire broke out in a saloon. The
fire department was tardy in responding
to the alarm. A wrangle occurred at
the fire station over a conflict Of au-
thority, and by the time the department
arrived, the fire was beyond control.
Later, an ivestigation was held, and
the fire chief was summarily dismissed
The block of buildings consumed by
fire, was, fortunately, situated in the
older part Of the town, ami the loss
was only about $150,000. 1t looked for
a time, however, as if the entire busi-
ness center of the city might go up in
flames. The Butler opera house was the
only building in the block that was
saved. The fact that the fire did not
spread, was due to the vigorous fight
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-05-16

w. r.. McDowall & Co., the New York
brokers', see a turn in the mining mar
ket for the better and in their last mar
ket letter began to urge buying. The
letter says:
"Since last May, now practically a
year, we have been, as those of you who
have been steady readers of our Maya
zine know, advising our clients to keep
out of the market. On SATURDAY. last IN
the New York Commercial we published
an open letter to mining stock buyers,
stating that we believed the time had
arrived for them to buy. u
"The man who is not posted will
probably say that we are tired of our
position, and that we need business and
are therefore advising our clients and
readers to buy on that score. He will
cite the fact that there is no business
doing, that railroad earnings are poor,