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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
TAFT'S POSITION AN INSULT
TO INTELLIGENT VOTERS
Bryan Points out Why Publicity of COntribu-
tiOns is More Essential Than Publicity of
Expenditures -ShOws to Whom Debt of
Gratitude is Owed Used to Mortgage
Officials.

Lincoln, Neb., Oct, 2-DeclarinG that
every disinterested voter knows that
large contributions have been used TO Sc
cure mortgages upon officials, William j.
Bryan issued at Fairview a statement
the adoption by William II.
Taft, his republican opponent for the
presidency Of President Roosevelt's an
nounced view on the subject of the pub
lieity Of campaign contributions.
Mr. Taft says Mr. Bryan makes the
same charge the president does-that the
voters are so liable to be misled that the
knowledge Gas to the Eamounts and
sources Of campaign scontrbutions) must
be kept from them"
The democratic nominee then adds: u
insist that this is an insult to the intelli-
gence Of the voter and il does little credit
to Mr.. Taft's judgment Of the men to whom
he is making his appeal"
Mr.. Bryan says:
Il am surprised to find thai Mr.. Taft
indorses the presidents views Oh the sub
iect Of publicity as to campaign conuibu-
tions, but since he holds these views,
am glad that he makes them known now
We now have publicity before the cleo
ton as to his opinion. even if he does not
believe in publicity Of contributions until
after the election.
He fails to see the difference between
the publication of contributions before
election and the publication of expendi.
lures before election. The publication OF
expenditures is required to show whether
corrupt methods have been employed in
the election, and as the expenditures con.
tinue up to the close Of the polls, il woulC
be impossible to make a complete publica
ton until after the election.
"The main reason for the publication
of contributions before the election is tC
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
CANDIDATE TAFT
IN SHOW-ME LAND
Win Spend Two Days Campaigning
in the Land Where Dwell
Stone and Folk.
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press
Kansas City, Kans., Oct. 6.-With just
a parting word to Kansas, with the meet
ings here and at Leavenworth and Atchi-
son, and VIM H. Taft, the republican can
ddate for president, will cross into Mis-
souri, for two days Of campaigning His
day of rest in Kansas City, Sunday. was
decidedly more strenuous than was ex-
pected Nevertheless, the candidate this
morning pronounced himself ready for the
work in hand
In Missouri today Mr. Taft will speak
inst. Joe Maryville, Chillieothe and Brook
field, and at a meeting tonight az Macon.
Ills first speech today was that at Kansas
City Kans., and was delivered from the
steps Of the public library
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
CHAIRMAN MACK
ASSAILS SHELDON
Demonstrates Republican National
Treasurer Is Identified With
Numerous Trusts
By Associated Press.

By AsSOclateu ffess.
New York, Oct. 2.-Democratic National
Chairman Norman +. Mack today made
an attack on the corporation affiliations
of George r. Sheldon, charging that Shell
don was connected with no less thin sev-
enteen financial companies. Mr. Mack
made the following statement;
THE trust and corporation affiliations
of George r, Sheldon, treasurer of the re-
publican national committee, for the past
ten years make interesting reading in
view Of the recent developments in the
campaign. wish to recall, in this con-
nection, that because of these very accu-
sations Governor 0dell, in 1902. refused
to permit the party leaders toput Sheldon
in nomination for lieutenant governor
Most Of the corporations with which
Mr. Sheldon is identified are capitalized
for millions. How much of their stock is
Of the liquid variety can easily he ascer-
tanned, yet Mr.. Roosevelt has defende,,
him and his resignation was not de-
manded when Dupont was invited to step
down and out Mr.. Dupont was only iden-
tilted with one trust while Mr.. Sheldon Is
al present intimately identified with no
less than seventeen prominent financial
concerns"
The corporations named by Mr.. Mack
include railway, industrial and financial
concerns in this city and elsewhere.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
OKLAHOMA STATE
LEVY ANNOUNCED
Board Of Assessors Say That Rate
Of Taxation Will Be One and
a Fourth Mills.

Guthrie Okla, Oct, 2.--The tax levy
under statehood is TO be one and one-
fourth mills This is the decision, an
nounced last evening, by the president of
the state board Of assessors. Nearly a
million dollars must be raised by means
Of a general property tax by the end Of
the fiscal year which closes June 80
1909, to defray state expenses, The state
board finds that for the first nineteen and
oue-half months Of statehood, the expen-
ses amount to SlS52,2l0. The appropri-
alton by the first legislature for state ex-
penses provided for but seven and half
months.
The board believes that SS45,000 will
he raised by July 1, next, from fees re-
ceived by various state departments, leav-
ing a balance of S907 210 to be realized
by direct taxation Of property. According
to figures submitted by the board, the TO-
tai assessed valuation of public service
corporations in Oklahoma territory last
year was one-sixth Of the grand total; this
year il has almost doubled amounting
now to two-sevenths of the total valua-
tion. Since a mill and quarter levy ex-
tends over the period of nineteen and one
half months, the levy for one year amounts
to only about eight-tenths Of mill.
Although there are no available figures,
State Auditor Trapp Is authority for the
statement that the total value Of taxable
property within the state viii aggregate
S730,000,000.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
FLOW OF GAS STRUCK
ON K0RNEGAY PLACE

a How of gas was struck this morning
in the deep well being drilled on W H.
komeGays place two miles north of town.
While ii is said this flow is not strong
enough TO be OF any commercial value, il
is a much stronger flow than has been
struck in any Of the wells around Vinita
before. The gas was found az q depth of
200 feet and gave great encouragement
TO the prospectors, who win continue 90
drill, and il is believed will find a strong
enough flow to be of commercial value.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
FORM TRIUMWRATE TO
CAPTURE NEW STATE
By Associated Press.

by Associated ffeSs.
Chicago, ILL.,, Oct 5.--Cash Cade, the re-
publican national committeeman from
Oklahoma, Congressman Bird S Mcclure,
Of that state, and Dennis 7. Flynn, the
republican candidate for United States
senator from Oklahoma. we're expected at
the republican headquarters here today to
discuss with National Chairman Frank II.
Hitchcock, campainn for the capture Of
Oklahoma. Mr., Hitchcock viii arrive to-
morrow
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09

ST. Joseph, Mo. Oct 5-rhe real Taft
invasion Of Missouri began today at noon
here. The candidate made short talks at
the stock yards, the exchange the Bur
lneton shops and at the depot. Auto
mobiles conveyed the party to the Toole
opera house where, after an extended in
dustria speech to the crowded house by
Mr.. Taft. an enthusiastic adieu was joined
In by the crowd.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
First published Aug 28
Warming Order.

In the District Court for the Second Judi
cial District. Of the State Of Oklahoma,
sitting at Vinita.
Ella Childers, Plaintiff
vs. NO.3S8
Sylvester Childres Defendt
We are hereby notified that you have
been sued by the plaintiff, Ella Chldres.
in the above named court, for an absolute
divorce, and unless you answer said pc
tition on or before the first day Of the
regular term. the same being the 9TH day
Of December. 1908. Of said court, said
petition will be taken as confessed.
A. s. McRea Atty Ella Childres, Pltf.
Witness my hand and seal Of the court
this the goth day Of August, 1908.
J. " Roberts, D. B. Stutsman
Deputy District Clerk
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
TUBERCULOSIS CONGRESS
HOLDING FINAL SESSION
by Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Washington D C Oct 1.-The final
sessions Of the seven sections Of the Inter-
national tuberculosis Congress were
begun in the national museum. The
discussions at the congress today will
have a far reaching effect in solving the
world problem Of eradicatine tuberculosis.
Before the sections adjourn this even
ing the day win have been made one Of
the most eventful Of the week.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
AND PLACES FOR HOLD
ING TERMS OF THECOUNTY
COURTFOR THE COUNTY
OF CRAIG STATE OF
OKLAHOMA.

Pursuant to the provisions Of Senate
BIZ, No. 23l, of the legislature Of the
state of Oklahoma, in effect on jane
4. 1908, l.. the undersigned County
Judge of Craig County In said State
of Oklahoma, do hereby order and APP
point terms OF the County Court Of
Craig County, to be held until other
wise ordered, at the Court House in
the City Of Vinita, County OF Craig,
of said State, at the follswlng times,
TO wit: Commencing
On the lst Monday Of January In
each year;
On the lst Monday of April in each
year:
On the st Monday in JvlY in each
year;
On the first Monday in October in
each year;
Bach one Of said terms will be for
the trial OF issues of law and of fact
and a Jury will be required TO attend
at each one OF said terms.
|, the undersigned, also appoint
terms Of said Court to be held az the
County Judges rooms In said County
Court House, In the City of Vinita,
Oklahoma, on each and every Monday
during the year, except legal holidays;
and during the months Of July, August
and September for the hearing Of
motions and proceedings without a
jury.
The Judges chambers will always
be open for the transaction Of ex-parte
business.
The County Court will always be
open for the transaction OF Probate
business.
Dated at Vinta, Craig County, Ok
lahoma, this 10th day OF June, 1908.
THEo. d. b. FREAR,
Judge Of the County Court.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
TO MEET FRIDAY
oklahoma Democracy to Gather at
Oklahoma City Every Club Ex-
peeted to Send Delegation
Special 70 % Daily Chieftain

Guthrie Oklahoma. October 5.--A
monster meeting Of the democratic
clubs Of Oklahoma win be held At Okla
homa City Friday October 9th Every
democratic club in the state is expected
to send a delegation Governor c. \.
Haskell has accepted an invitation 70
speak. The Oklahoma City democrats
have offered a prize banner to the club
having the largest delegation present
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
WHERE S5,OOO,0OO
FUND IS L0ANE0
Secretary of School Land Commis-
sion Issues Statement. in An
swer to Inquiry.

In order to let the people know what
disposition has been made Of the S.
100000 school fund, Secretary L. D.
Mari Of the school commission has issued
a statement showing the condition Of this
fund The following is the statement Of
Mr. MARI.
Guthrie, Okla, Oct. /, 1908
Mr. j. H. Enslinger
Hennessey, Okla.
My DEAR SiR:-As per your request Of
the goth, ult., herewith report to you the
condition Of the account known as the five
million dollar common school fund of the
state Of Oklahoma. at the close Of business
September 80. 1908. as follows
Loaned to counties on cur
rent expense bonds. per
cent per annum. payable
semi-annually .......... 100000
Loaned to state on funding
bonds. per cent per an-
mum, payable annually l,460,000
Loaned TO farmers on inn
proved farm lands, per
cent per annum, payable
semi-annually. .... 1852. .7t0
Balance on hand, subject TO
check for farm loan pur-
poses,in approved deposit
tories over the state, At
and percent, on demand 687,290
Total. ....... s 100000
Respectfully submitted.
l. D. MARI.
Secretary of the Commission.
State Of Oklahoma,
Logan County
] sOlemnly swear that the above and
foregoing is a true and correct account Of
the aforesaid fund az the close Of business
September 80, 1908
L. d. MARI.
Secretary 10 the Commsson.
Subscribed and sworn % before me this
lst day Of October, 1908.
IsEALl A. r SwAvK, Notary Public.
My commission expires Jan. Y, 1909.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09

First published in the Weekly Chieftain
Sept II, 1908.
STATE OF OKLAHOMA, ss
County of Craig
In the County Court.
In the matter Of the guardianship of
Sterling 0. Gossett and James u Cos
sett, minors j NJ Gossett, Guardian.
Probate No, II new.
ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION TO
SELL REAL ESTATE.
The petition of j. NJ. Gossett, as guar
dian Of Sterling o. Gosselt and James u.
GOssett, minors, having been presented to
this court praying that an order be made
authorizing said petitioner to sell the
whole, or so much and such portions Of
the real estate described In said petition
as the Court shall Judge necessary and
beneficial at private sale and IL appear
ing TO the Court from such petition that
il is necessary TO sell the whole or some
portion of such real rstate for the pur-
poses and reasons mel I'd in said pc
ttion, therefore said peuliJn will be filed
herein and a time appointed for hearing
the same,
And il is hereby ordered by the Court
that Saturday, the 10th day of October,
1908, at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m. Of
said day. that being day Of the regular
October, 1908, term Of this Court, be, and
the same is appointed as the time when
All persons interested in said estate are
directed TO appear before this Court to
show cause why an order should not be
granted to said petitioner 10 sell so much
Of the real estate Of said minors as is
necessary.
Il is further ordered that a copy of this
order be published for three consecutive
weeks the first publication to appear at
least four weeks before the hearing day.
Said publication TO be made in a news
paper q general circulation within the
County Of Craig. State OF Oklahoma
Dated this the 9Th day lof September
1903
THE0, ID. b. FREAR
Judge Of the County Court
SEAL
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION TIC
SELL REAL ESTATE.

The petition of Joe Bean. as guardian
of William Bean and Evyl0n Bean,
minors, having been presented TO this
Court, praying for an order to be made
authorizing said petitioner 70 sell certain
real estate, described in said petition at
private sale. and il appearing to the
Court from such petition that it is neces-
sary TO sell the whole or a certain portion
Of said real estate for the purposes and
reasons mentioned in said petitiOn there
fore, said petition will be filed herein and
a time appointed for hearing the same.
And il is hereby ordered by the Court
that the 10th day of October, 1908. at
the hour of 10 O'Clock a, m. Of said day
that being a day Of the regular October
1908, term Of this Court, be and the same
is appointed as the time when all per-
sons interested in said estate are directed
and required to appear before this Court
10 show cause why an order should not
be granted TO said petitioner to sell so
much of said real estate as necessary.
Il is further ordered that a copy of this
order be published for three successive
weeks the first publication to appear at
least four weeks before the hearing day
Said publication to be made In papers Of
general circulation in the counties Of
Craig and Tulsa, State Of Oklahoma.
Dated tie 6th day Of September. 1908.
THE0 d. B. FREAR,
Judge of the County Court.
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First published in the Weekly Chieftain
Sept. II, 1908.
STATE or OKLAHOMA, .s
County Of Craig 49,
In the County Court
In the matter of the guardianship Of Will
liam Bean and Evylon Bean, minors,
Joe Bean, Guardian.
prahata No OEf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20

night, Mac, but you can have anything
in reason this time tomorrow IL things
go right"
'If siphon wins, you mean?"
ooh, to Harlem. with Siphon," said
Loughrey. Listen to me, boy. Here's
someth ing right in your nit" He
whispered till they got to the bridge.
and the Trial Horse listened with grow
ing enthusiasm.
Nothing to it," he said, at the wind
up. But we'll have to make speedy
getaway"
Trust your old INK for that" said
Loughrey, confidently.
Dan Granaday, standing on the lawn
in front of the stand the next after
noon, was just congratulating himself
that he hadn't yielded to a temptation
and booked few bets, for all around
him men he knew as bookmakers were
being severely dealt with. Suddenl,
a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder,
and he whirled around to look up into
the steely eye of tall man of soldier
ly bearing. whats the tdea?" he
asked.
"You been receiving a bet" said the
tall man accusingly.
You're liar" said Granaday. simp-
ly. :,
Take hold of him, Mr.. Martin" said
the tall man to a shorter, huskier chap
who had reached Granaday's other side.
whats into you guys, anyway" de-
manded Granaday.
The tall man slid back his coat and
flashed a momentary view of glitter
ing badge. We're working for Mr..
Elder" he said. We've got to search
you for evidence. Do you want to take
tho oil, WI 70 than
off for your"
'.What! right here?" gasped Granaday,
paling
Certainly" said the tall man; right
here and now"
SAY" said Granaday, TIN not max
ing book
"You're Granaday. the bookmaker,
aren't your" asked the tall man.
'My names Granaday," said that In
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20
MORE MIsDIREcTED ENERGY.
Picturesque Soldier of Fortune, Whose
Life Is Sorry Failure.
From the courier-Journal.

From the Courier Journal
The arrest of the bogus prince Sa-
vine" and Count de Toulouse-Lautree"
and so forth, in Antwerp, where he is
alleged to have disposed Of stolen
coupons, recalls the record of that
rather picturesque soldier of fortune
on this side of the Atlantic.
The prince" claimed American citi-
zenship for purposes of self-protection,
but it was proven by investigation that
he recently escaped from Siberia,
whittier he was sent by Russia after
being extradited from Bremen.
According to the Chicago Tribune,
Savine was a cab driver in Chicago,
and at different times billiard marker
and a waiter, ON his way back to Eu-
rope from Siberia. After the Spanish
American war was declared he enlisted
and served in Porto Rico. Later he
was arrested in Canada and served a
year in Jail for minor offenses. He is
said to have been born of an aristo-
cratic Russian family and to have in
herited at the age of % 100000 acres
of land and invested capital to amount
of $5,000,000 He squandered his for
Tune anu WSuI W L dilo " ifo Wy lis
wits.
Some time ago he plotted to secure
the throne of Bulgaria, and was about
to get the sanction of the Sultan of
Turkey, when a Russian secret service
agent recognized him in Constantin-
ople and dragged him from the portals
of the palace to the Siberian mines.
Escaping to Tomsk, he began his
swindling career again, was rearrested
and sent back to prison. He was clever
enough to make a second escape. Had
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-20
For a saIome, $4,000 a Week.

From the New York Press
Arrangements have been made by
which Gertrude Hoffman will pass UNI
der the Shuber management, to tour
the country from coast to coast as a
"star" in her Salome dance and in her
poetic illumination of Mendelssohn' S
Spring Song" She will receive $4,000
a week and will start her tour at the
end of her present engagement in
Hammerstein roof garden on Septem-
Der 26.
1t Is said the salary agreed upon rep
resents the largest paid to any dancer
yet seen in America. From the vaude-
Vile stage Miss Hoffman will go into
flrst-class theatres in all cities. She
will be assisted by special orchestra
of 80 pieces and new scenery will be
built for her.
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he elected to try making an honest
living he might have remained at lib.
erty, but once more he began his old
vocation.
How much man of such resources
fulness of energy might have achieved
IL he had applied himself to a respect-
able calling after having frittered away
an immense patrimony
prince Savine," at one time an Off,
Ger in the Russian army, man of edu.
cation and nimble wit, had the neces,
sary equipment for a successful career
as a chevalier dindustrie, but the pros.
poets are that he will die In Siberia, a
rather sorry failure even in his rather
unambitious calling.
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dividual
"Get hold of him, Martin" said the
tall man. Don't waste any more time
on him."
The thickest man laid an iron grip on
Granadays collar. Don't do that" said
the poolroom man. 81 don't want to be
I can prove to you haven't accepted
a bet if we can go somewhere in pri-
vate."
The two men consulted. ''All right"
said the tall man, finally. You come
along with us. Go ahead, Martin, and
you get between us, Granaday."
They marched off the lawn, out past
the paddock and to the stables. IT don't
know why I'm doing this" said the tall
man. II ought to examine you on the
lawn"
''Ill make 1t all right with you" said
Granaday.
The stable door was locked and the key
placed in the pocket of the tall man.
Then the command was given Granaday
to empty his pockets He did So Every
article was closely examined. Nothing
discriminating was found. 'sPut everything
in the bag, Mr.. Martha" said the tall
man. and one by one the things were
dropped into stout canvas bag pocket
knife, account book. bunch of keys and
the wad.
what You doing that for?' asked
Granaday.
9TH be all right" said the tall man.,
you get everything back. Now, take
Off your clothes"
''wh-what fer?" protested Granaday.
''Or do you want Mr. Martin to take
them of for your" suggested the tall
man. and the shorter one moved threat
eningly.
Granaday slowly undressed.
THE shoes, too" comm anded his cap
tor.
The shoes went, and Granaday was
clothesless.
Take these into the light and see II
there is any evidence said the tall man.
and his companion left the stable by the
rear door, and passed out into the lot.
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Suddenly he called. Come out here and
look at what I've found" and the tall
man followed, taking the precaution,
once outside. to lock the second door.
Just throw the clothes under the
stable" said Laughrey, "and beat it over
the gate. The automobile is waiting.
They'll find that guy after a while. sup
pose"
Gee" said the Trial Horse, as they
sped into town, there must be $500 in
that bundle"
Hell have your half of it back before
the weeks out said Loughrey THAT
is, IL he keeps that man working at the
faro fable -