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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
OIL
MEN IN THE FIGHT
Shea and Curl Preparing Statement
in Defense of Governor In
Prairie Oil Case

Guthrie. Ok. Sept 30-John J. Shea
and ]. ]. Curl, two Of the leading indie
dent producers Of the Bartlesville oil fields
are preparing a statement In connection
with the agreement between independant
producers and Governor Haskell in the
Prairie Oil and Gas Company's case
which was dismissed following writ Of
prohibition granted by the supreme court.
Curl says there was no secret procedure
connected with the agreement
Several independent producers, he
said. including Mr.. Shea and myself,
called upon the governor and informed
him of the conditions that existed in the
oil fields as a result Of Attorney General
Vests suit against the Prairie Oil and
Gas Company. We told him that the
Prairie company was willing TO make
important concessions if ii would be al
lowed to build the proposed pipe line.
These concessions were all in favor
of the independent producers and were
so radical that the governor expressed
disbelief that the Prairie Oil and Gas
Company would be willing to make them
The general public had free access TO the
governors Office while the conference was
going on
"Mr. Shea and myself then arranged q
conference between Governor Haskell anc
President 0Neill Of the Prairie OIL anc
Gas Company and a number Of indepen
dent producers. whom / cannot name
were present at the conference. The
agreement was drawn up at this public
hearing. and was given out later by the
governor and published in full in severa
newspapers. There we're no star chamber
proceedings and no secret meetings will
Standard Oil Company officials What
/ followed is q matter Of open court record
I'VE men in the oil field feel that Gov
ernor Haskell. in order 70 revive th'
paralysis resulting from injunction. tool
chances Of injurine himself to assist th'
people Of the oil districts, and We fee
that tits our duty and privilege 70 assis
in putting a clear statement Of the facts
before the public
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02

Democratic national committeeman W..
7 Brady and wife were in the city this
morning en- route TO their home at Tulsa.
from Nevada, Nowhere they have been
to place their daughters Misses Ruth and
Bess Brady in Cottey college.
Mr.. Brady. when seen by representa-
tive Of the Chieftain was feeling in good
spirits and is very optimistic over the out
look for democratic success in both
national and state affairs at the coming
election. Mr. Brady said:
Il have just returned from a trip to the
east and while there spent ten days in
New York City and | want to say that
you have no idea Of the intense feeling
in that city over the coming election, and
everywhere Bryan is proclaimed as the
man Of the hour-as the panacea for the
ills Of the past twelve years of republican
misadministration. and ! predict the
Greatest landslide for the Nebraskan IN
New York ever known in politics. The
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
GUARANTY LAW TO
SUPREME COURT
Test Case is Appealed From State
Supreme Courts Decision
toU. S. Court

Washington, Sept 29-The appeal of
the Noble Safe Bank Of Oklahoma from
the decision Of the supreme court of that
state in the proceeding of the bank, which
was instituted to test the constitutionality
of the Oklahoma bank guarantee law was
docketed in the supreme court Of the
United States yesterday. Governor Has
kell, as chairman Of the state banking
board, is made the principal defendant.
The case originated in the Logan county
district court of Oklahoma, which court
sustained demurrer and refused 70 grant
the injunction asked for by the bank. The
case was appealed to the supreme court
of the state where the decision Of the
county court was affirmed.
The supreme court held that the law
was contrary neither to the federal nor
the state constitution. Much interest is
felt in the case. because Of the promi-
nence that has been given to the bank
guaranty plank Of the democratic nation
al convention. because Mr.. Bryan has
laid particular stress upon It, The court
will be asked to advance the case on the
docket, but IL is doubtful If it can be
heard before the November election.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
HASKELL WRITES
PRESIDENT LETTER
Governor Takes up One After An
other of Charges Against Him
And Renews Defense.

Guthrie, Okla, Oct i.--Governor Charles
N. Haskell has written letter 10 Presi-
dent Roosevelt in which he says: You
have clearly demonstrated by hearsay.
dodging and vacillating from one charge
to another by admitting at various times
your charges we're without information.
and therefore abandoned and yet with
out displaying the manhood 10 apologize
for former unuuthful statement yon
seek another issue
1T leads me TO assert that ! shall seek
Justice against you before the people and
in a court not subject to your domination.
Frankly speaking, could have arrived at
no other conclusion than that you In
your reckless partisanship and disre gard
ing the rights Of others would pack a court
or fix jury
Mr.. Haskell takes up one after another
of the charges made against him and
repeats his defense made IN former
letters. After insisting that President
Roosevelt granted the Prairie OIL franchise.
Haskell says.
Il saw that you did il at the solicita-
ton Of Senator Depew and others and
that within a few days thereafter, chiefly
by subscriptions of the STANDARD Oil men.
according TO Hartman sum Of two
hundred and sixty thousand dollars was
added to your campaign fund
Morally as TO your challenge, Mr..
Roosevelt. ! should not undertake 70 make
a comparison between YOU and me. | do
not get drunk on any occasion and never
did in my life but still have your letter
of last winter, which ! shall be glad @
publish with your permission, advocating
your idea Of interstate commerce Of
whiskey in prohibition territory.
1T was your answer to my appeal for
assistance and would freeze the heart Of
any public official seeking 70 administer
the laws Of his state as the people BY
their votes have made the law
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
NEW PROSPERITY
SAYS BABCOCK
Comparatively few Banks Were Un-
able to Weather the Re-
cent Furry
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press
Denver. Colo. Sept 29-Philip S. Bah
cock, President of the Trust Company
Section, made his response to the address
es Of welcome to the American Bankers
Association by Governor Buchtel and
Colonel Hughes.
After felicitating the convention upon
its welcome by the chief executive Of
this great state and by foremost repre-
sentative Of the states financial nstitu-
tions. Mr.. Babcock said in part
Since our last annual convention in
September, 1907 financial institutions
not only throughout the country but also
throughout the world have had, if may
use the simile very stormy weather. Only
few, considering the great armada which
set sail. were not able to weather the
storm. Some few limped into port bat
tered but not beaten. and, temporary laid
up for repairs, we're again under the care
ful and painstakine work Of skilful hands
fitted out as safe and worthy vessels. The
vast majority safely weathered the storm
scudding mayhap under the reduced sail
perhaps az times under bare poles but
safely making harbor and with the rising
sun Of renewed prosperity and confidence,
what mighty fleet Il is we see,and how
worthy the trust and confidence Of al
people.
We represent very high and noble
profession The trust companies are pc
culiarly close to the great masses Of oul
people. To us are entrusted the funds oi
widows and orphans. To us, men look to
safeguard their funds for the rainy dai
which may come at any time. To ui
great enterprises of incalculable good t'
our people and to the development OF oul
beloved country are brought to be
financed. Men make us their executors
the most scored duty that can devolve
upon us. May we prove faithful to tho
trust reposed in us profit by our mutua
intercourse and friendly discussions here
today and return TO our homes and asso
cia,es with a full realization Of our dutie
and our opportunities.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
FALL FROM TREE
RESULTS IN DEATH
Found 8 Year Old Jennie Ferree un.
conscious Beneath Tree Lived
Only Sixteen Hours

Jennie, the little eight-year-old daugh-
ter Of DIR. and Mrs. G. p. Ferree, died at
II o'clock this morning from injuries to
her skull received in a fall from tree at
the Ferree home in the north part Of town,
about five O'Clock last evening.
At least, that is the supposition of the
parents, as the little girl was found under
the tree in an unconscious condition, and
upon examination il was found that the
childs skull had been cracked. The little
one was carried to the house and medical
aid called, buushe never regained con-
sciousness, and passed away at II O'Clock
this forenoon.
Lewis Rogers embalmed the body
which will be taken to Grant Park GENE.
terry. at Kankakee ILL.,, tonight for inter
ment.
The Chieftain joins host Of friends il
extending sympathies TO the bereavec
parents.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02

0skaloosa, Ia, Oct. i,-Speaking TO a
biz crowd here yesterday William j, Bry-
an, after discussing pubicityof campaign
contributions and the election Of senators
by direct vote Of the people, took up a re-
cent statement by Mr.. Taft regarding the
amount Of the republican campaign fund.
He quoted the following as something
from MIR. Taft.
"Mr. Bryan says that we may not ex-
pect anything from the republican party
because il is governed by the protected
interests, and that they contributed to the
campaign fund, If they did do so am
glad to advise you that the campaign
fund is not hattering and that no cam
paign has been carried on more econom-
ically than this campaign.
Mr. Bryan invited his hearers 10 notice
the fact that Mr.. Taft does not deny tha
they accept contributions from the pro
tected interests.
"He does not deny my Indictment sale
Nj Bryan "fie simply says that if thu
PROTECTED interests do govern that th'
fund is not flatterine this year. But wha
does Mr.. Taft call fattering fund : HI
and the public might differ as to how mucl
il will take to make flattering fund.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
OkIahOman Who Has Been in East Gives Few
Predictions on Election PrOspects-BrGdy
Says He is Proud of Way Oklahoma
Stands By Her GOUernOr--Haskell
to Have Some Warm illusions

same feeling is experienced in the other
eastern states. but of course some of the
dyed-in-the-wo0l republican states viii
return their majority for Taft, but this
majority viii not be as large as in past
years.
In Indiana the feeling for Bryan is even
more pronounced than in New York. In
fact il is all one way in Indiana
Speaking Of the Haskell incident Mr..
Brady said that he was much gratiiied to
see the Oklahoma people Loyalty standing
by their Governor Haskell Ihas Mr.,
Roosevelt in a hot place, and before the
president is through with this deal, he
will have several Of his tail feathers
scofched said Mr.. Brady
Mr.. Brady and wife left on the Fast
Mail today noon for Tulsa, where the
national committeeman will have some
remarks to make about the World, the re-
publican paper Of that town that will
need to be written on asbestos
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
HITCHCOCK GOES
TO SEE ROOSEVELT
Roosevelt Sends Confidential Friend
to New York to Investigate
Workings of Committee.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington, D. G., Oct Lit was learned
here today that President Roosevelt has
sent a confidential friend TO New York to
investigate the workings Of the republican
national committee at the headquarters
there
Chairman of the Republican National
committee Hitchcock isexpected az WASH
ington tomorrow for conference with the
president II is reported that the older
men resent the way the younger men at
the national headquarters are running the
campaign
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
BRYAN CELEBRATES
HIS ANNIVERSARY
REACHES FAIRVIEW AFTER A
MONTH OF CAMPAIGNING.
HIS FAMILY ALL WITH HIM
AS Train Bearing Nebraskan Pulls
In, Taft Special is On Siding
Ready to Leave No News to
Come From Fairview Today
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Lincoln, Neb.. Oct William Jennings
Bryan arrived in Lincoln this morning
after a campaign Of nearly month In
the east middle west and northwest.
When the special train bearing him
home pulled into the station the Taft
special was on sidetrack, ready to con-
tinue It's journey a couple of hours later.
Mr.. Bryan announced that there prob"
ably would be little news from Fairview
today. il being the twenty-fourth anniver
sary of his marriage, and he proposed to
give much Of his time TO the celebration
of that event. All Of the members of his
family are here and win join with him IN
receiving congratulations
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02

0skaloosa, Ia; Oct, 1.-Assailine the
president Mr.. Taft and the republican
party generally, at every turn, William j.
Bryan yesterday on the concluding day
Of his present tour, travelled through Iowa
on his way back to Lincoln.
Mr. Bryans progress across the state
has been Imarked by a series of demon
strations which we're nothing short OF oya-
tons. The entire community at every
point where his train stopped seemed to
turn out 20 do him honor.
In his speeches Mr. Bryan was more
vigorous than usual He leveled his at
tacks on the president for, as he charged
interfering in the present campaign anc
failing TO remedy abuses, and on Mr.. Taft
whom. he asserted, If elected would b'
unable to accomplish any reforms ever
with a republican cnneress behind him.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02

The above article appeared n the last
issue Of the Alton American and III re-
gard TO same the Chieftain wishes %
state that the report Of the death Of Mr..
FELTON, was sent to this paper by cor
respondent at Alton The Chieftain wishes
10 slur no one. and II the statement pub
ushed BY us is untrue, We are more than
clad to offer an apology, bat in this Inc
stance We were Inisinfouned by our COR
respondent.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
TAFT CONTINUES
NEBRASKA TOUR
TO REACH OMAHA FOR BIG
DEMONSTRATION
HIS VOICE GREATLY IMPROVED
Gratifed at Imensity of Reception
Accorded Him at Lincoln-His
Itinery Includes Many
Short Speeches
BY Associated Press

BY Associated PreSs
Beatrice Neb., Oct 1-Refreshed and IN
better voice and much gratified at the inn
mensity Of the reception and hearing ae-
corded him in Lincoln, last night, VIM
II. Taft began the second day Of his
campaign in Nebraska this morn
ine. with speech TO the people OF
Creete. An army of school children that
greeted MIR. Taft carried flags and cheered
madly At Beatrice, the last meeting to
be held before Omaha is reached tonight
took place. The republican candidate
left the train here and spoke from a
raised platform His itinerary today in
cludes short speeches at Wmore, Paw
nee Fairburg. Auburn, Nebraska City and
Plattsmouth, appearing at Omaha in
time for big demonstration tonight.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
SAM zENO IN CRITICAL
CONDITION At ST. LOUIS.

Louis Zeno and Mrs. Sam Zeno were
called to ST. Louis last night by a mess
aee that Sam Zeno. who is at a hospital
there receiving treatment for blood poi
son that set in as a result Of an amputa-
ton Of his arm some months ago, was
very low, and might pass away any
moment The report was circulated here
this morning that Mr.. Zeno was dead. but
Mrs. Louis Zeno stated to the Chieftain
that she had received no news Of his
death at o'clock this afternoon. but was
expecting Q MESSAGE at that time relative
10 the condition Of her brother in Inv.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
CLAIM FATHER IS NOT
A PROPER GUARDIAN

An interesting contest case is being
heard in the county court. In this case
b. F. Cochran Of Coffeyyille petitioned the
court to appoint I c, Holland, Of this city
as guardian for Leona Sanders. Daniel
Sanders. Jr.. the father Of Leona Sanders
is contesting the appointment Of Mr. Hol-
land The case hinges upon the fitness
Of the father to be the guardian Of the
child
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
Correction

/ wish to correct a statement In the
Vinita Chieftain on the 18th in regard TO
the death Of w. L. FELTON,. The Chieftain
stated that FELTON, had just returned from
Vinita with load Of ice. II was Feltons
adopted son that hauled the ice. The
Chieftain further stated that FELTON, was
imbibina freely in ntoxieants which was
4 mistake. do not suppose the Chief
tain meant TO gtfow a slur on Mr.. FELTON,,
but think il owes the family an apology.
Jos. R. Dawson. NJ. d
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
CHURCHILrS HOUDANS
ARE PREMIUM WINNERS

A. L. Churchill had his Houdan chickens
on exhibition at the Indiana State Fair,
at indianapolis and at the Tennessee
State Fair, at Nashville and took ribbons
al both places.
This week Mr.. Churchill will exhibit his
fine poultry at the Missouri State Fair at
Sedalia and at the Oklahoma State Fair
al Oklahoma City Vnita is at least
gaining reputation for fine poultry
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
NEW IMMUNITY THEORY
FOR DREAD WHITE PLAGUE
By Associated Press.

BX AbsoCialeu Iitaat
Washington. D. C, Oct i.--That any
successful immunity from the dread white
plague must be accomplished through the
use Of living tubercule hacilli was the
novel theory advanced today before the
section on Immunity at the lnterna-
tional Congress- on tuberculosis IN pa
per read for Prof. NJ. A, Barber of the
University Of Kansas and Drs. W. ".
Williams and Gerald W Webb, Of Colo
RADIO Springs, Colorado.
The paper was entitled. Immunity pro
duction by inoculation Of the increasing
numbers Of bacteria. and attracted con-
siderable attention.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
MEREDITH BROTHERS
ARE READY FOR THE WORK

There is a great deal Of veterinary
work to be done in this vicinity and
Meredith Brothers are equipped in every
way to do the work Both of the doctors
are graduates Of as good veterinary coli
leees as there are in the land, and they
have the necessary instruments for
all kinds Of veterinary SURGERY. For years
they have praeticed in Vinita and have
a reputation that is thorough established,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
IRRIGATION CONGRESS
MEETS At ALBUQUERQUE

BY Associated Press.
Albuquerque, N. NJ, Sept 29-The
sixteenth annual session of the National
Irrigation congress was called to order
this morning by President Frank Goudy
of Denver,with every one Of the four thous-
and seats filed. Nearly fifteen hundred
delegates were present and the number
probably viii reach eighteen hundred to,
day
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
CANADIAN PACIFIC STRIKE
SITUATION UNCHANGED
BY Associated Press

UY NaaUtIHttH IIUaa
Montreal Canada. Oct 1.-The situation
in regard to the Canadian Pacific railway
strike remains unchanged and we look for
no developments today announced
James oConnell. President Of the Inter
national Association Of Machinists, VINO is
endeavorine to bring about a settlement
Of the strike
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
BRYAN RECEIVES ROUSING
GREETING IN IOWA TOWNS
Nebraskun's Progress Marked With DemOnstrG-
tiOns at Every SiOp--Seemed That Whole
Community was out to Greet Bryan-COn-
cludas Months Campaign in East, Mid
die West and Northwest.

Knoxville, Ia, Oct t.--Upon his auiva
here late yesterday. William J. Bryan re-
ceived rousing reception. II being home
coming week, large crowd was on hand
10 greet him. He was provided with a
special cowboy escort, headed by band,
and was driven through the streets 70 the
hotel amid deafening cheers.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
500 and sixty Days IN Jall.

VIM. Smith. colored. plead guilty TO
charge of "bootlegeing" In the county
court yesterday afternoon and was fined
500 and sentenced to 60 days in jail
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
RUMOR Of DOOLIN'S
RESIGNATION DENIED
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Chicago. Sept 29-The Guthrie tele-
gram stating that j. b. Dooln assistant
treasury Of the democratic national com
mittee would resign was denied at the
democratic headquarters here today
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-02
BANKERS ASSOCIATION
ON TRUST COMPANIES

Denver, Colo. Sept. 29-The second
day Of the American Bankers animal
convention was devoted to the meeting
Of Trust companies section at the Brown
Palace hotel
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-08-11

LEGAL FIGHT
New York and Pennsylvania
Likely to be Warning Over
Thaw Case.

Pittsburg, Aug. 1.-THE PROBABLE
ity that some New York man may
soon succeed Detective Roger O'Mara
now serving as receiver and Gus tod
ian OF the estate of Harry X.
Tbaw. is the proposition in the case
most generally discussed in Pits
burg. This is based on the provisions
OF the federal bankruptcy law. Credi-
tors have the right at their first
meeting to elect trustee to take
chailye OF all he property of a pc
titioner in bankruptcy, and such
trustee Immediately supersedes any
receiver that may previously have
been appointed by any other au-
thority.
Acting ON this provision, 1t is sur
missed the creditors, a majority OF
whom are residents of New York
are likely to make a concerted move
for one OF their own selection to ac:
as trustee.
The fiercest legal fight, however,
is expected because OF reports from
New York that should an attempt
be made to bring 1haw here, Dis
trict Attorney jerome OF New York
will oppose any such move, fearing
that If Thaw is once removed from
the Jurisdiction OF New York courts
there will be trouble in having him
returned. Should the referee call for
Thaw and he fail to appear, such
failure would constitute contempt.
Hence the prospect OF a clash be.
tween state and federal authorities.
Legal authorities here agree that
there is no precedent governing the
questions raised in this case.
1T was learned that Mrs. Mary
c. Thaw will return from Europe I'M
time to attend the first meeting of
her sons creditors, which must be
held within 3 days OF Aug. q.