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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
WILL HASKELL RESIGN?
NEVER SAYS GOVERNOR
OklGhOmG's Governor Says, However, He Will
Resign if Hearst Proves a Single Charge
Comes Home for feW DGys--SGyS
He is Satisfied With Outlook.

Kansas City, Mo Sept 22.-Charles N.
Haskell, governor Of Oklahoma and treas
urer Of the Democratic national committee,
isn't going to resign his position by any
means He even courts investigation,
and what he thinks Of William Randolph
Hearst couldn. be printed
"Resign2 Positively nonsense. was
the way he expressed himself at the
Union depot last night. Why ] was vim
dicated Of those charges in the state cam
paien last fall when | licked the whole
bunch
Mr.. Haskell stepped of Chicago train
and boarded an Oklahoma train. iHe was
tired and dusty, but ION the depot plat
form he was able to express himself
clearly in regard 10 the Hearst charges.
The opposition made those charges in
the campign last fall, Mr. Haskell con
tinued
ITO show the 0klahoma voters exactly
what the conditions were Frank S. Mon
nett. formerly attorney General Of Ohio,
came to Oklahoma City and cleared me
entirely Of the charge that had sought
to influence him in 1899 to dismiss suits
against the Standard OH company which
were pending in the courts. guess the
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
PROPOSED CLUB HOUSE
FOR CHEROKEE CLUB.

Mayor Parks has rendered a tract Of
land suitable fora Club house on his farm
seven miles south and l-2 mile east Of
Vinita on Big Cabin Creek. The site is
one hundred yards from the artesian well
on Mr.. Parks farm and on a beautiful
little bluff one hundred feet high that juts
out over a pool of water about one mile
long and averaging fifteen feet deep. This
pool Of water passes under the big bluff
near Sulphur Springs, and would be a
beautiful place for boating and fishing.
Muskogee has her club house more than
thirty miles from that city and Vinlta
has an opportunity TO get even more
picturesque point within one fourth the
distance.
A committee Of the club win visit the
proposed spot al an early date with a
view Of accepting the offer Of Mayor
Parks.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
Great Nebraskan Strongly Rebukes Chief Ex.
ecutiUe for IndOrsing Statements Against
Oklahoma Governor Takes ROOse-
Uelt to Task for Attempting to
Force His Successor Upon
the American People.

Standard OH company, Selling upon the
opportunity thus afforded, MIR Bryan took
occasion to serve notice on the president
that he would not permit any responsible
member of the republican organization to
misrepresent the attitude Of the demo-
cratic party in the present campaign and
further that the democratic party was
making IAN honorable and honost fight
in defense of its principles and policies,
and that it expected and demanded fair
and honorable treatment from those in
charge Of the republican campaign"
Copies Of the telegram were given out
for publication just before Mr. Bryan's
departure for Ann Arbor late in the after
noon The program of the local COM
mittee included an opportunity for Mr..
Byan TO take long rest in the forenoon.
but the statement Of President Roosevelt
published this morning, in which the pres
ident indorsed the charges made against
Governor Haskell by w r. Hearst that
Governor Haskell had been connected
with the Standard Oil Company and had
attempted TO bribe Attorney General
Frank G. Monnett of Ohio, was sufficient
to cause him to foreeo that much needed
luxury and devote himself to the subject
of preparing a reply He called 10 his
assistance John f. Lamb Of Indiana,
Edwin O. Wood, national Committeeman
from Michigan and several others Of the
democratic leaders; and also held lengthy
conferences over long-distance telephone
with New York and Chicago
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
TULSA IS SEEKING
VINITA'S HORSES
Oil Town is Anxious for l. B. Crouch
to Establish His Horse
Farm There.

Tulsa Oklahoma September 23--If
the efforts of Miller Hammett avail
Tulsa will soon be the nome Of blooded
horse farm. Mr.. Hammett is now on a
deal with | B Crouch Of Vinta, whereby
that gentleman will move his blooded
horses from Vinita to a tract of land near
thii city.
Mr.. Crouch is the owner of Monarch.
famous ighland-Denmark and "Rex
Mcdonald saddle stallion and Chief
Burlington" three year old saddle horse,
which has captured many blue ribbons
throughout the United States.
Beside owning these two fine horses
Mr.. Crouch is a trainer Of considerable
reputation For the past five months Mr.
Hammett's little horse has been in Vinita
under the care Of Mr.. Crouch who has
been training her as a saddle horse. Last
Saturday Mr.. Crouch took Maud Riley" L
Chelsea and entered her in the sweep
stakes for geldings and mare saddlers
Much to the surprise Of her owner tn,
animal easily took the blue ribbon.
Il was this forcible knowledge Of Nh
Crouchs value as a trainer that decide,
Mr.. Hammett TO interest him in movinl
10 Tulsa. Local horse lovers. no doubt
will appreciate Mr., Hammett's efforts ant
aid him. as il will mean much bette
horses for Tulsa drivers and riders
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
TWO OKLAHOMA BANK
OFFICIALS UNDER ARREST

Enid Sept l2-F H. Miller, Jr presi-
dent, and W. NJ Gardner, cashier Of the
Farmers and Merchants bank a state in-
stitution Of Oklahoma in the western part
Of Garfield county, we're arrested yester-
day on warrant sworn out by W II.
Smock. state bank commissioner The
men are charged with making false re-
ports Of the condition of the bank with
making loans to certain parties in excess
Of 20 per cent Of the capital stock Of the
bank, and with concealine these loans
from the commissioner. The two men
we're brought to this city where they gave
bond for appearance
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
REVIEWS WORK OF HIS COL
LEAGUE IN CONGRESS
WILL ASSIST IN CAMPAIGN
Congressman From Fifth District
Writes of Efforts of Honest
Jim" During Fight for Re-
m0val of Restrictions

No one appreciates a good workman
more than fellow workman. The follow
ing letter from Congressman Scott Ferris
Of the First Congressional District to Hon
J. j. Curl Of Bartlesville relative to
Honest Jim" Davenport gives honest and
unsolicited praise to the big democratic
congressman, and will be read with inter
est by the voters of the Third District
Congressman Ferris was one of the
youngest congressman at Washington.
and was so universally esteemed that he
has no republican opponent in his district.
and will be reelected without opposition.
He is just recovering from long seiee Of
illness complicated pneumonia and ty-
phoid fever; but says that If he is able he
is coming over to the Third District to as
sist in winning for Jim Davenport a ma
jority that will be memorable.
He worked with Jim Davenport during
the trying days when the removal of re-
strictions bill hung suspended in doubt,
and knows whereof he speaks. Follows
his letter to MIR. Curl
Hon J. j. Curl.
Bartlesville, Okla,
Dear Sir:-l observe that you have been
appointed a member Of the state advisory
committee, and that you are taking much
interest in the recollection Of Congressman
Jim Davenport Of the Third District.
desire very much to see my friend Jimgo
back to Washington and TO retain his
place as one Of the hardest workers Of
the democratic team from Oklahoma TO
Congress.
AS you know. have been very III for
almost three months and may be unable
to take an active part in the campaign:
but can at least says a good word for a
fellow workman and one for whom have
the highest respect. even thought am
hardly able to walk around and feel like
a Rip Van Wrinkle Just aroused from
twenty year sleep
''Mr. Davenport was ever vigilant to
his duty, an ardent worker for the welfare
and best interests Of the state, honorable
and trustworthy and COURAGEOUS mem
ber. always at his post Of duty, and one
who has rendered such service to his state
that his worth rebounds to the glory Of
the democratic party and TO the better
ment Of our splendid new state Of Okla
homa.
Ills work on the removal Of the restric-
tions bill was admirable in the extreme.
Never falterine. never yielding, but ever
fighting for the interests Of his people.
Surely no member Of congress- from this
state has a more estimable record than
has Mr.. Davenport, and surely few from
other states accomplished half 50 much in
the same length of time.
i hope before thecampaien concluded
70 be able 10 come personally to the Third
district and let the citizenship Of that
splendid congressional district know more
of the true value of their estimable menu
ber Of Congress, James S. Davenport
Very sincerely yours,
! (Signed). 'Sc0of Ferris"
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25

Oklahoma voters are as discriminating as
any class Of American citizens, and In
the election they showed that they took
no stock in the accusations.
Now ! brand Hearst's statements as
falsehoods and defy him to prove a single
statement that he has been making.
said wouldn't resign a minute ago
didn't II Well, If Hearst can prove a
statement I'll quit at once AS ! gave
out to the newspapers this morning, I'm
willing to let a committee of newspaper
editors settle the matter Hearst pretends
to be a newspaper man and he fought to
be satisfied with their decision I'm not
giving out statements because I'm safraid
of the attitude that the country is taking
in the matter simply want TO arouse
public opinion against men of the Hearst
type.
BY the time Mr. Haskell was through
with his denunciation Of Hearst, the con-
duetor had shouted IAN aboard
Don't forget to say that the campaign
fund is growing fine" he said as he
stepped aboard. I'm eoingshome for a
few days and then will 80 back again to
Chicago. Yes, I'm satisfied with the out
look
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
COMMITTEE IS PREPARING
NEW REVENUE MEASURE

Guthrie Ok, Sept. 23-A committee of
five each from the county ueasurers and
county clerks organizations Of the state
are meeting here working upon general
revenue measure to take the place of the
one now in force which they claim is de-
fective They viii prepare a bin for in
PRODUCTION into the next legislature, draft
ed so that the penalty for non-payment
Of taxes will 90 TO the state instead Of to
persons and firms who make a business
ci buying up thestax Ideeds The COM
mittee will also ask that the present tax
fere, bill be repealed
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
COAL PRODUCING CASE
CONTINUED THIRTY DAYS

Guthrie. Ok. Sept. 23-A continuation
Of thirty days was granted By the corpor-
alton commission yesterday IN the case
Of Attorney General West against forty
producing coal companies for reduction
Of Oklahoma coal prices to retailers and
consumers. The delay was granted upon
the request Of the defendants.
The commission in the meantime will
investigate, and find out, If possible, the
actual cost Of producing coal in the diff
ent mines in the state.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
ATTORNEYS OF CRAIG
COUNTY HOLD MEETING

The attorneys praeticing in the county
court met at the county court house this
morning for tho purpose Of setting the
docket for the October term Of the county
court Upon a majority vote Of the at
torneys the cases requiring a jury trial
are deferred until the week beginning
November 9th
The court will convene as scheduled on
October second, but the first month will
be given to hearing motions and demur-
rers.
The action Of the attorneys in defeuing
jury trials until November 8, was taken
so as 70 give the Jurors a chance 10 be az
liberty on election day,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
STATE PRINTER WORRALL
WINS DAMAGE SUIT.

Hobart, Okla, Sept. 23.-State Printer
Clinton c. Worall was victorious in q
libel suit here Monday wherein his paper
the Chief was sued for $4,000 DAMAGES
in nine different counts by former City
Attorney John A. MeKeene. for several
alleged untruthful editorials which Wor-
rail- wrote during the heat Of q city cam
paign held here few years ago The
jury was out about forty-eight hours.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
ByGn's AnsWer to Activity
of the President for Taft

Another wrong tendency in the
republican party is TO interfere with
the right Of the people to free
choice Of their president and 10
permit the bringing of the prestige
of high office TO a dictation Of the
successor of the presidency ] have
commended the president when /
believed his actions 20 be for good,
but | believe that his attempt to
pick out his successor Is d DANGER
GUS precedent. You may tell me
that in this case you have great
confidence in the presidents jude-
ment, but want TO remind you
that you cannot defend a monarchy
on the ground that a king is occa-
sionally a good man. And the pre-
cedent may be used by bad presi-
dent and once established can
hardly be resisted
Mr. Bryan declared that a presi-
dental succession was scarcely
less repugnant TO free institutions
than was a life tenure to the presi-
dency
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25

Detroit, Mich Sept 23-The most SEN
sational development in the present cam
paign was the sending yesterday by W.
j. Bryan, democratic candidate for presi-
dent, OF a telegram TO President Roosevelt
demanding that he produce proof that
Governor Charles n Haskell Of Oklahoma
treasurer of the democratic national COM
mittee, was ever connected with the
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
DAN WARREN IS AGAIN
WINNER OF MANY PREMIUMS

Dan Warren, as usual, captureda liberal
number of the good premiums at the
Chelsea fair last week. He received first
premium for the best draft horse the best
draft mare and the best all purpose mule.
These three premiums we're won against
a number Of splendid animals-stock that
would show up well in any state in the
Union.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
VESTS ASSISTANT HAS
RENDERED RESIGNATION

Guthrie, Okla, Sept 23-Fielding C.
Lewis, first assistant attorney General Of
Oklahoma, has rendered his resignation,
effective at once, and will resume his pri-
yate practice at McAlester Okla Private
business is given as the reason.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25
ANDY PEASE CASE WAS
CONTINUED UNTIL FRIDAY

Centralia Sept 22-The case Of the
city Of Centralia vs. Andy Pease a deputy
sheriff, for alleged abuse Of his Office, was
continued in the police court here yester-
day until next Friday. Attorney A. A,
Brown. Of Vinita Ii conducting the de-
fense.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25

Emmett Hughes, who has been a clerk
In the postofIice for the past six years has
resigned his position and will leave the
service.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-09-25

l.. II. Locke and wife, Of Galesbure,
Kans., are visiting A. H. Call and wife at
the Green hotel
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-06-20
Facts Concerning the National Guard
By CAPTAIN LEROY BOURNE, N. c. U.


a s naoa phase nSs an
AS the militia national guard not only msunder-
e ons 1T is not only Showing state pride Which
young bodied enlistment but patriotism in its broades
meaning should lead them to this service.
The national guard big factor in the national defence OF the
United States 1t part OF the armed forces OF the nation
war department 1t is the plan OF the general government and
guard take the field before the army
to aid civil authorities in the Of law The conduct Of
the militia in doing regulated by law and at no time may its
called by uniformed and biased force Of oppression
absurd OF such most clearly shown in cases
within this where the national guard has been called for
oyees and again in i96o4 during the Strike Of the Miners union
its upon the service performed In both there were oc
asons when union appealed the mamen for protection
with the dispatch that marked all other by the citizen
soldiers When appealed rs to ad militia ct
commanding officer both occasions when the guard in
the sole duty the commander and the Among
striking miners OF Castle Gate Clear Creek and the other
many friends The officers OF the corporations involved
maintained ground and viewed its duty to be- solely the en-
ocemen of law among all persons with whom
antpathy mamen because they have neg
permitted themselves continue the paths of ignorance this
reon This comment does not apply to all union the
endeavor to others fall into line with them
The National Guard Of Utah composed OF regiment of in
hospital and of avalrythe
not being included in the organization exists
vded for by law For the the command of the
on guard vested the regmntal commander Colonel Charles
G. Plummer, NJ D.
The National Guard Of Utah is maintained
and also by the Federal The provides
mores salaries certain officers for rendered for
the state and the Of maintaining certain departments The
appropriation which is 100000 annually, divided among
proportion the numb Of enlisted The
aside equip the militia provide target prac
tce and service while of instruction. deay
of travel and subsistence when going returning
such and dy such other expenses provided
militia
To provide for uniform Of among
composing the militia of the United States
board of five officers selected from leading guardsmen
in with the Secretary of War; This board
cussing other matters of Importance guardsmen
that the
in its force that strictly force but
Of E the aim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-24
Fannie Maynard Clement.

Fannie Maynard Clement, wife of
Harry Clement of this city, died at
Mount kineo, Me, Sunday evening of
tuberculosis. She had gone to northern
Maine only a few weeks ago for her
health. 49, 49,,
Mrs. Clement was born at Rutland,
Mass, the daughter of E. Herbert
Maynard. and was well known in this
city and in Augusta, where she worked
Tor several years. She was a woman of
kindly and genial disposition, affec-
tionate and beloved in her family.
The remains We're removed to Rut-
land, her old home yesterday, where
the funeral will be held Wednesday.
The husband. Harry Clement of this
city, the father of Rutland, Mass, and
baby boy, survive. The entire COM
munity extends its sympathy to the
bereaved ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-24
WINTHROP.
Death Of Mrs. Lydia
Metca|t on Monday.
Remains Of Mrs. Hannah Cur
rier Brought Here For |nterment.
Personal Notes Of Interest Gath
cred About the Town.

Mrs. Lydia Metcalf died at her home
Monday afternoon, after a short but
severe illness from bronchial pneumo-
mia. Mrs. Metcalf was born in Farm
ineton, but had lived all of her mar
ried life in winthrop, where she came
q bride. She was 5S years of age at the
time of her death. Besides the nus
hand, John Metcalf. three sisters, Mrs.
Rose Kimball and Miss Frances Heath
of Readfield and Mrs. Otis Bickford OF
Augusta and two brothers, S. +. Heath
of Racine, Wis, and brother who
lives in California, survive. Mrs. Met
calf had many friends in town and all
are expressing the sincerest sympathy
for the bereaved husband. Funeral SER
vices will be held from the late nome
at 2 O'Clock Thursday afternoon and
the remains will be taken to Readfleld
for burial.
Mrs. Rufina B. Wood has returned
from Northeast Harbor. where she has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. A.
Kimball
Mr.. and Mrs. N. l.. Hannaford are
at Kineo, where Mr.. Hannaford Is at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-24
them by present methods. including

them by present methods. including
state aid
1--WE believe that the next Legislature
should pass a direct primary law to
provide for the nomination Of all
State and county officials by direct
ballot and to insure the justice and
fairness of nominations so made by re-
curing the voting at party primaries
to be surrounded by all the safeguards
of the Australian ballot system.
I'VE commend to the voters Of SOM
erset county the nominees Of the Re-
publican national convention at Chi
cago and Of this convention, and pledge
them our cordial and active support
"F. j. TAYLOR,
TURNER BUSWELL,
&c. T. TIBBETTS,
Committee. 4"
The convention then adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-24
A NEW CLUB.
osweqo Social and Athletic Club or'
aanized Monday Evening.

rho Osyeeo Social and Athletic Club
was organized Monday evening at the
c,,,h rooms in the Gould building 1oi
social and athletic purposes.
Th. meeting was called to order by
CLARENCE Shepherd. The following Of
6oars ware elected for six months:
President, Harold c. Fuiier' vice
president, Clarence Shepherd secIe.
tary, Charles Fuller; treasurer a'ii !,
nj Leighton; custodian, Milton +. a.
drich; librarian. Herbert ''shea' n,'sr'
shall, Gussie Olsen; inside wa.eH
Ernest Libby; outside watch. Ne"tol
smith: janitors, Francis Rideoot IAN, hns
p.I,ard Fuller. The election was ciose
amd hotlv contested. Much interest was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-24

tending the-n,eeting of the Maine
Druggists Association.
Miss Eda Decker of LAGRANGE and
MISS Carrie Bradford of. Augusta have
been visiting Misses Bertha and Alice
wentworth for several days
Tho remains of the late Mrs. Hannah
Currier, a former resident of Win
throp, was brought here Monday for
lnterment. Mrs. Currier was SO years
of age.
Mrs. Matte Toothaker of Bath is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Ina Harmon.
Frank futile of Smithfield has been
visiting his brother. H. F. futile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-24

Should the volcanic vent. or chimney,
of Ves,lyius become blocked-wrttes
Signor Coartino. in a recently published
pamphlet-the danger of an explosion be-
comes very great, and. to afford an out
let for the molter mass OF rock he pro-
poses to bore tunnel at the base Of the
mountain to carry the lava into the sea.
HI also points out the possibility Of lead
ing tire lava into mouifs, SO as to form
III hiftS blocks for buildings qtays. break
waters etc, and smaller slabs for paving
the streets of Naples. such as are now
obtained from the cooled lava
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-24

Governor William T. Cobb was a
visitor in the city last evening for q
few minutes. He had been attending
the meeting of the Executive Council
at Augusta and finding that he would
not have time if he went by train to
reach Brunswick in season for a
meeting of the overseers of Bowdoin
College of which he is a member, came
through by trolley to this city and rode
from here to Brunswick in an autOmo-
bile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-24
REYNOLDS McCIelland.

The marriage of Warren Reynolds
Of this city to Grace McClelland of
Lewiston took place Sunday evening
at the home Of the brides mother, 40
Bates street. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. l. G. Forth of Trinity
church in the presence of a few rela-
tives. After two weeks visit in this
city Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds will reside
In Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-24

The Randolph Sluggers defeated the
Gardiner Wharf Rats in a close game
on the Randolph Grammar school
grounds yesterday afternoon by a
score of Is to 21. The feature of the
game was the pitching of Goggin. The
batteries: Randolph Sluggers, Goggin
p, and York c; Gardiner Wharf Rats,
Donovan, M. Brisk p, A. Brisk c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-24

Telephone service was resumed here
Monday afternoon, after having been
cut off for several days. This line was
one of 20 disabled by a bullet having
passed through the cable at the corner
of Bridge and Water streets, in Gardi-
ner last week