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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-17

guarded every trunk line gateway St.
Paul Ito Omaha, Kansas City TO Fort
Worth and Houston. determined that he
should not escape me. | am advised that
three times on his train east bound he
emphatically denied his identity. Having
studied Hearst's character somewhat
advised my representatives to search the
trains for him with the greatest care;
stating that under the seats or in the
toilet room would be likely where they
would find him concealed Last night
they found him at Omaha, as shown by
the following telegram:
Secured personal service here Thurs
day at midnight Actually found him
hiding in Pullman toilet room as you
predicted
My analysis Of Hearsts character
proving correct was the fortunate means
by which we discovered his hiding place
as it had occurred to me that the place he
concealed himself was the most appro-
pirate one for one Of.his kind.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-17
FIRES ARE
STILL RAGING
Seven Persons are Now Known to
Have Perished In the Flames
at Alpeno, Michigan
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Alpena, Mich, Oct. 17-With twenty
seven people now known to have perished
yesterday in Presque Isle county and
with the forest fires still raging, uncon-
trolled through the counties of Cheboyyan,
Presque Isle. Alpeno and Alcona and
other scattered districts in northern Michi-
gan, and diligent search began today to
determine the full extend of the holocaust
The death list may not be fully known
for week but it is certain that the prop
erty loss will run into the millions.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-17
SHOOTS SELF
IN THE HEAD
Judge David B. Howell, Worried by
Campaign Accusations, Kills
Himself While Court Waits.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Newark, N. j., Oct l7.--Judge Howell Of
the Criminal court Of this City shot him.
self in the head in the park today, while
the court was waiting for him to appear.
He probably win not recover Judge
Howell was critized in the political scam-
paien and last night challenged his
accusers to reply to questions he asked
them.
Newark, N. j., Judge David B. Howell
died in the hospital here after shooting
himself twice in the head
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-17
ML.FATED GERMAN BALLOON
PICKED UP I'm NORTH SEA
By Associated PCS

BY Associated Press
Yarmouth, Eng, Oct. l7.-The German
balloon Hergesell was picked up in the
North Sea, one hundred miles northwest
Of Helieoland. by Norwegian steamer.
No sign of the occupants Lieut. Foertsch
and assistant, has been discovered and il
is believed they have perished.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-17

Summary --Touchdowns. Lionberger,
Smith 2, Billingslea 2, Wright, Franklin,
Deck 2, Mars. Goals, BiIlingslea 3.Time
Of halves rs minutes. Referee Hall. Um-
pire King, Timekeeper Masterson.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-17
REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATES
RUN TAFT TRAIN IN SOUTH
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Greensboro. N. c., Oct 17.-At High
Point today William II. Taft. republican
candidate for president, was introduced
by J. Ellwood Cox, nominee of the repub-
lican party for governor, and aftera speech
went forward to the engine and shook
han Is with the engineer, H. c. Elmore,
who is a republican nominee for corpora
ton commissioner, and with, the con-
ductor, a republican nominee for the
legislature.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-17
MILITARY ACADEMY IN
NEBRASKA BURNED TODAY
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Lincoln, Neb., Oct 1.-THE Nebraska
military academy three miles west Of
this city was destroyed by fire this morn
ing. The school was established this fall.
All Of the sixty five boys enrolled escaped
safely Loss Of property 100000.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-17

Miss Florence Bramble will leave this
evening for St Louis to buy the latest
styles in evening headwear for the
Bramble Millinery store
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-10-17
FRIGHTFUL MASSACRES
REPORTED IN ARMENIA

BY Associated Press.
Berlin. Germany Oct. l7.-There have
been frightful massacres in Armenia, ac-
cording to ConstantinopIe correspond
ent of the Berliner TagebIatt.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
SAN DIEGO SEEKS BIG
HARBOR APPROPRIATION
Southern City Puts in Claim for Two
or Three Million Dollars for
Improving the
Port
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 15.-That the pro-
posed bond issue for the Improvement OF
the harbors of the state should be about
$4,000, 900; that the amount should be
voted as a whole and then divided, each
harbor city or town receiving GER
tain per cent; that San Diego should
have at least s2,0O0,OO0 or s3,000o00 as a
starter; that the redemption of the bonds
be provided for from revenues received
from tolls on shipping; that the interest
on the bonds be taken care of by direct
taxation; that the work OF the federal
government In San Diego haroor be sup
plemented with improvements by the
state, including the building of a bulk
head and pier line and by dredging in
order to afford more extensive docking
facilities and greater anchorage.
These are recommendations that viii
be embodied in the report of the state
commission on harbors which has just
finished its meeting here. The report will
contain statistics on which the recon-
meudations are to be founded and bill;
will be prepared to carry the recon-
mendations into effect.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
STATE RECEIPTS FROM
HOSPITALS INCREASED
Secretary of Lunacy Commission Pre-"
pares Report Showing That Inc =
come Is Larger Than in Any
Previous Year

By Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 15.-George Hues-
ties. secretary of the state lunacy com
mission. has prepared his annual report
and will submit it to the commission next
Saturday The report shows that the
total receipts of the various state hospl-
tails in 1907 exceeded those of 1906 by
S22. 49,. SO. In 1906 the receipts were $40
ISS. 45 and last year they were $l21,3l5.S5.
Transportation collections and medical
fees added to the receipts make a grand
total of 32,411.57, as against $l06 169'5'
for 1906, an excess of $24,6lAS4.
The report shows that the gross re-
ceipts for the calendar year 1907 amount
ed to 1927 ,315.S3. The total for the year
1906 was s104, 1875.
The plumber of patients on December
81. 1907. was 6OO2 and 637 of this number
were pay patients.
The expense of the commission for the
calendar year 1906 was $l6,910.55 and for
the year 1907 it was $17,3SS.66. 1t cost the
state i$42S.11 more to maintain the COM
mission in 1907 than it did in 1906
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
SECRET SERVICE AGENTS
ARREST C0UNTERFEITERS
Entire Family Suspected Of Being ln1-
pIioated in Making Spurious
Silver DoIIars-lmlta-
ton Is Good
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NAPA, Jan. 15.-Federal secret service
agents last night arrested John Brady
and S. Johnson, alleged to be counter
feiters. Brady's 14-year-old grandson
James, was also taken into custody.
Other members of the Brady family, II
is stated, are being kept under close sur
Vigilance.
The officers assert that the gang has
been manufacturing silver dollars in
large numbers and passing them, chiefly
in San Francisco and Vallejo When the
Brady house on Soscal avenue was raid
ed the officers discovered a complete
counterfeiting plant. Dies. acid and
burners were found and several new
dollars still in the dies. The members
of the Brady family had some fifty or
sixty coins in their possession.
The coins are exceptionally close imita-
tons and would almost escape detection
were it not for a slight lightness in
weight. The milling is clea and the dies
show the work of an expert.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16

day following the shooting. One of the
witnesses called said he was sure that
Thaw was absolutely crazy
Butler on Stand
After the coroner's Jurors, ten OF them
altogether. had been disposed of Mr. Lit
Teton called August Weber to the stand.
Weber served as butler In the ina"
house in Lafayette square, washington
from January to May, 1903 The witness
said he formerly was in the employ or
Senator Foraker of Ohio. He related
many instances OF what he declared 10 be
irrationality on the part of the defends1lt'
Thaw would order that no dinner be
prepared certain evenings, and rev
hours later would come in and demand
to know why there was nothing TO eat.
He would call the butler out of his bed
and give him s. for some trifling service.
Thaw would sometimes pace the hoor
of the dining room In the midst of dinner.
muttering to himself. Once Thaw called
for a carriage at q. m, and when, told
one was not available became hysterlcal
and fell prone on the couch.
During the irrational outbreaks Thaw
ewes were shiny and had a vacant stare.
Weber was still on the stand when ad-
journnent was taken.
Writes Letters to Judge
An elderly man named Cole Whlte was
arrested this afternoon for writing
threatening letters to Justice Downing
about the Thaw case, and was sent to
the Bellevue hospital psycopathic ward
for observation. White signed the let
ters by covering his hand with ink and
leaving its imprint on the paper.
Cole Whites letters were more amusing
than threatening. In one he wrote;
Nobody In the world knows why Stan
ford White lost his life. l, Cole White.
must know or lose my own life. VIII
you send me a card of admission to the
trial, and send it to Cole White, care gen.
eraI delivery, New York City, and
oblige?"
The last letter. which precipitated the
arrest, was sent to Justice Bowling to-
day and was as follows:
II am the man. Cole White, who wrote
you two letters and have received no an
swer I am Cole White, who must find
out why Mr. White lost his life, or lose
my own. VIII you see me and let me
speak for a few minutes? and then you
will know whether I am right or wrong. "
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
RATES TO EUROPE
ARE CUT TO S18.75
Steamship Companies in Open War
fare-BIg Rush Of Storage PAS
sengers Results from the
Low Fares
BY Associated Press

BY Associated PRESS
NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Following the
refusal of the Cunard line to come to
terms today the International Mercan-
tile Marine company again cut east
bound steerage rates on vessels OF the
White Star and American lines, makins
a total reduction In this class OF $11.2S
since the rate war began. The cut was
met by the Cunard company and IL is
probable that further reductions will
be made In the next few days.
An official of one of the steamship
companies concerned said today that n
rate of $40 to Europe might soon be
offered. 1t is now possible to procure
passage for s1S.75.
The rush of outgoing steerage pas
sengers, which lessened slightly after
tho Christmas holidays, is now con-
tinuing. Just 21.o21 eastbound steer
age passengers have left this port since
the first day of the year. This is a
record for the first two weeks OF jan
uary. Last year the number was 9476.
The Oceanic of the White Star line
sailed today with 1920 passengers IN
her steerage. and was obliged to leave
over 100 would-be passengers on the
pier.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
RAILROADS HAVE 100000
IDLE FREIGHT CARS
Business Falls OF TO Such an Extent
That Transportation Lines
Cannot Use All Equip
r1ent
Ru Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Railroads of the
United States and Canada have 2o6,soO
freight cars in excess OF business de-
mands, according to statement that will
be issued this week by the car service
commission of the American Railway as
ISOLATION. Shortages exist only on few
roads. the total number of additional cars
that could be used on these lines amount
ing to IA.
The figures are compiled from reports
made to the committee by 1853 railroads.
Assuming the average value of car to
be $500. equipment representing sl24,OS0,-
900 of capital is lying idle on sidetracks.
The surplus cars aggregate nearly 10 per
cent of all the cars owned in this country
arm Canada.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
WATER SELLING FOR SO
A BARREL IN NEW CAMP
Miners Rush to Recently Discovered
DIggIngs in San Bernardlno
county-Population Now
Numbers 700
BY Associated Press.

by Associated HreSs
SEARCHLIGHT, New. Jan. 15.-The
rush to tho reported strike in San Ber-
nardino county, Cal, continues. Grocery
stores, restaurant supply stands and min
eral surveyors are on the ground, while
townsite company has several repre-
sentatives selling cts, erecting tents and
a large force grading streets.
The townsite. In honor of the discov-
erer, is called Hart. The camp at pres
ent comprises about 200 soulds. Water
sells at IS a barrel. Wood is plentiful on
the hillsides, There is no saloon in the
camp owing t. inability to secure a San
Bernardino county license, but the many
bottles In sight give evidence that there
Is no shortage of whisley
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
COR7EL YOU
DENIES HE is
TO RESIGN
OFFERED PRESIDENCY OF NEW
YORK BANK
--A-@------
FRIEND SAYS SECRETARY WILL
STAY IN CABINET
Rumor That Head Of Treasury Depart
ment VIII Take Position with
Trust Company Given
Credit In East

BY Associated Fress.
NEW YORK. Jan. 15.-It became known
today that the interests identified with
the REORGANIZATION of the knickehbocker
Trust company had considered the name
of Secretary Cortelyou among others TO
take the presidency Of that institution
and that an intimation more or less posi-
tive in character had been conveyed to
the secretary within the past few days
for the consideration Of his name.
one of the leading representatives OF
the REORGANIZATION was authority Tor the
statement that the intimatlon had as
s,1med a quite definite character, taxing
the form of a tender Of the presidency
Of the company. 1t was stated by TINS
same authority that no response mao
1een received, but it was expected that
Mr.. Cortelyou would arrive at d accession
at an early date.
This statement was before Secretary
Corteiyou had given out an authoritative
announcement of his intention not 10 re-
sign from the cabinet.
In view OF the latter announcement u
was assumed that any tender or intina~
tion of his coming to New York as presi-
dent of this company had Deen deiihlteiy
rejected
So seemingly authoritative were the re-
ports that circulation in the street TINS
afternoon that Mr.. Cortelyou would re-
sign to enter the Knickerbocker that
thew persisted even after his denial was
sent from washington.
A close friend Of the secretary, who
Is In a position to know his intentions,
said tonight: MIR. Cortelyou may or may
not have been offered a position with a
New York financial concern. OF that
am not prepared to speak. but can say
most enphatically that he is not going
to accept any offer OF any kind. He Is
going to stay right where he is as score
fary of the treasury until the end Of Mr..
velt's administration. And am confident
that he has not seriously entertained any
proposition involving his resignation from
the cabinet"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
GOVERNMENT ENGINEERS
CONSIDER MoNTEREY's NEEDS
BY Associated Press.

PACIFIC GROVE. Jan. 15.--The
United States board of army engineers.
consisting of Colonels Lockwood and
Biddle and Captain Weber, paid Mon
terey visit today to acquaint them
selves with the needs of Monterey in
the matter of breakwater. Leading
citizens took them in charge and ex-
planned the requirements to them in
the bay.
In the afternoon representatives OF
the Southern Pacific railroad and the
Pacific Coast Steamship company and
prominent citizens of this and adjacent
terey promotion commission and eX-
changed greetings and views on the
urgent need of congressional action.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
OFFICIAL OF OIL COMPANY is
INDICTED FOR MISUSE OF MAILS

BY Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY. Jan. 15.-Henry c.
Tucker Jr., secretary and former general
manager of the Uncle Sam Oil COM
pany. was reindicted on three counts by a
federal grand jury in Kansas City today
for alleged misuse of the mails in adver-
Using the sale Of stock.
Tucker was indicted in April last on
three counts charging similar offense,
The indictments were quashed by the
trial Judge, however, because of a tech
meal error.
The Uncle Sam Oil company was placed
in receivership last year. Tucker had
sold stock In the concern in twenty states
to the amount of over 100000
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
YOUNG BANKER ROBBED AND
MURDERED AFTER STRUGGLE

NElI YORK, Jan. 15.-Another murder
in Westchester county is puzziing the
authorities. The body of Frank Nunno,
a wealthy young banker, was found be-
side his wagon in a lonely road near
Ardsley last night. He had been stabbed
in the neck, evidently after fierce
struggle.
He had a large sum of money when
he left Ardsley and that, as well as his
watch, was gone when his BODY was
found.
The authorities believe that he was
killed by the same gang which murdered
a young insurance agent near Elmstord
two weeks ago and has robbed several
postoffices in this county.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
Hunters Drift About Bay

7y Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. lo.-Joe wilson
and Eddie Raymond, youths, VINO I'VE IN
blind YESTERDAY. got adrift, the blind
breaking from it's moorings and fioated
about the bay until this morning They
flew a coat from a gun barrel as signal
OF distress and were rescued.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
WhiteIaw Reid in California

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15--Whitelaw
Reid, ambassador to Great Britain, ac-
companied by ID. 0. Mills. his father
in-law, and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. arrived
in this city late yesterday from New
York. How long Ambassador Reid will
remain in California is not stated, but
as the family home at Millbrake has
been decorated and remodeled 1t is be-
lieved the party will spend part of the
winter there,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
Killed by Santa Fe Train


SAN DIEGO, Jan. 15.-The Santa lie
passenger train from Los Angeles ran
over and killed an unknown man near
Selwyn. just north of this city, today.
The man was apparently asleep on the
track near a curve, where he was not
seen until the train was upon him. The
pilot struck him in the head. crushing
his skull and killing him instantly.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
AIDE Has No Time for Politics

CHICAGO, Jan. ia dispatch from
La Porte, Ind, says that George AIDE,
humorist and playwright, who recently
announced. himself as candidate for
delegate from THE tenth Indiana district
to the Republican national convention IN
Chicago. yesterday announced MS WIN
drawal. AIDE gives as the reason for his
action that he has no time for politics.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16

began the final summing up to the jury
Previous to Mr.. Dobyns argument Johh
sci for the defense had concluded the
arguments In behalf of the gray-haired
banker.
Mr. Dobyns probably will finish ms
speech tomorrow morning and the case Is
likely to so to the jury carly in the AFTER
noon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
Kills Two and Himself


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Jan. ia
dispatch to Mayor Blaekman of North
Muskegon today told of triple trag-
edy, wiping out the little party that
Henry Bython, aged 80, took from
there to Lane, Idaho. three months ago.
Bython, the message says, shot and
killed his sister-in-law, Rhoda Newton,
aged 20, fatally wounded his wife, aged
2s, and then committed suicide. No
cause is known for the tragedy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
OFFICERS FOIL PLOT
TO ROB FAST TRAIN
Flyer on Frisco Road Guarded After
Information Is Received That
Attempt to Loot Would
Be Made
by Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
MIAMI, Okla, Jan. 15.--It was learned
today that robbers had planned to wreck
and rob near here the Meteor. the fast
southern passenger train on the st. Louis
e. San Francisco road that left Kansas
City last night.
The railway officials had received ad-
vance information Of the proposed at
tempt and armed men lay in wait for the
robbers, which fact, it is believed. scared
them off. Officers will guard the train
tonight against a second attempt. 1t is
believed the robbers planned to get away
with large shipment of money that the
train is reputed to carry.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
NAV DECLARE CALIFORNIA
RANK OF OAKLAND INSoLVENT

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND. Jan. 15.-Proceedings
were begun this afternoon to declare
the California bank of Oakland insolV-
emit. A petition was filed by AttoIney
canaraI r. C. Van Sleet for the state
rank commission, declaring that the
,onL accounts showed a deficit OF more
than s2o, 900, the real amount not oelhg
known to the petitioner. lie askeo
that a receiver be appointed.
similar petition was made by Il.
% Cook for the depositors of the bank
Rod w, Church has been mentioned Ss
a candidate for receiver. Inc petiIionS
made today have been assigned TO de-
nartuent two before Judge Melvin
pARKERSBURG, w. Va, Jan. 15.--A
receivar was appointed today for X. nj.
smith &, Co, wholesale lumber dealers.
The assets are given as 100000 and
their liabilities as $35o,000. The com
many is said to be entirely solvent but
owing to the money stfingency could
not get ready money enough to carry
on its affairs.
NORWALK, Ohio, Jan. 15.-The doors
| of the Ohio Trust company here We're
| closed today. A voluntary assignment
was announced. II. L. Smith OF Cleve-
land and II. e. Barns were appointed
receivers. The bank officials say lhey
expect to pay depositors in full.
The bank was established In 1908.
The last statement shows deposits OF
s412, 900 and loans to the extent of
| $4,000
| NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-Two indict-
nents charging that william r. Mont
gomery, while vice president OF the
| Hamilton bank, misused the funds or
the institution were returned today by
the grand jury.
| BIRMINGHAM, Ala, JAM lathe
firm of NJ Waller &c Co, cotton COM
mission merchants and insurance
agents of Selma, Ala, was thrown into
| involuntary bankruptcy today. La
bilities are estimated at 100000 with
assets of $150.000.
FRANKLINVILLE, n. Y, Jan. 10
| Cashier E. d. Scott and Boolkeeper r
w. Van Hosen of the Peoples Nationa
bank of this place were arrested today
on four charges in connection with this
banks failure. They were held in s4OOC
bail each.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16

BY Associated FTeHs
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 15.-The gem
eral assembly in joint convention today
elected Walter Smith a member OF the
United States senate for the full term OF
six years beginning March 4, 1909, ana at
the same time Senator William PincKney
Whyte was declared elected to MI tne
unexpired term of the late senator Cor
man
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
Nearing Entombed Men
BY Associated Press.


ELY, New, Jan. 15.-About fifteen feet
of ground was removed during the past
twenty-four hours in the rescue work on
the Alpha shaft. 1t is expected that rock
formation will be reached within a week,
and from then on good progress will be
made. The entombed men are in good
health and spirits.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
Aged Musician Kills Himself

AssuCIaIEu
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 15.-Prof. Charles
Baetens, aged 81, committed suicide to-
day BY shooting himself while seated in
n bath tub at boarding house. Baetens
for many years was solo cellist in
Theodore Thomas orchestra and at one
lime was head OF the Cincinnati conser-
vatory OF Music.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
Steals Woman's Jewels

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND, Jan. 15.-BurgIars ran
sacked the home OF Mrs. b. Josephson at
1925 East Twenty-second street last'night.
getting Jewels valued at about $500, She
is the wife of one Of the officers of the
United States training ship Pensacola
at Yerba Buena island.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-16
Editor Of nTruthv Dead

BY AssOcIated Fress. q
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 1B.--John
Hughes, owner and editor OF Truth. a
weekly publication of this city, died to-
dav Of pneumonia after brief Illness
aged51years. Mr.. Hughes was native
OF Belfast, Ireland. and had been in news
paper work in Salt Lake City for sew
enteen years