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La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
coIored Knight in Flower.

NJ Knight, a well known knight
of the colored persuasion, went
around in the dark hours of the
night last Saturday night and did a
land office business cashing his
Saturday night pay check with some
merchant knights of this burg. Last
week was good one with Mr..
knight and he succeeded In cashing
ne less than three pay checks in
one night. II. l. Maxwell accommo
dated him with $3.50. II. G. Todd
with 1850. and John Harding with
S2365, the name of A. Halberg, a
knight of the trowel and mortar
box, being signed to each one Of
the checks. Mr.. Knight disappear
ed the same night. his destination
being parts unknown, and no one
since the night he made his getaway
When the fraud that had been per-
petrated was discovered next Mon
day morning. on presentation of the
checks at the bank, there were sev-
eral merchants who were anxious TO
meet Mr.. Knight and confer upon
him the title OF ''belted knight"
with the accent on the belt. For
ways that are dark and tricks that
are not altogether new, Mr.. knight
is somewhat peculiar. The ex-vil-
lage policeman was put on his trail.
and the trail became so hot that
Mr.. knights relatives and friends
became alarmed. They raised the
money and returned to each one Of
the merchants their own. and 4 Il
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
Juvenile oelinauen.s.


Ralph Clark and warren Noble, Of
Rocky Ford. were tried before the
juvenile department Of the county
court last Wednesday, on charge
OF burglary and larceny, and SEN
fenced by Judge McDaniels to the
state Industrial school at Golden.
Both boys are members of promi'
nent families at Rocky Ford. and
about sixteen years of age. Their
arrest has solved the mystery which
has been agitating the officers OF
that burg during the past six weeks.
For a month or more farmers have
been missing laprobes. overcoats
and various articles from their
wagons while in town. and their
losses became 80 numerous and fre-
quent that the officers were notified
that unless the. depredations ceased
the farmers would boycott the town.
Two weeks ago . pool hall was
broken into and lot Of cigars ana
tobacco stolen. The only clue LEFT by
~ busxlars WAS fleece-lined glove.
H sftsesss finally becane suspic-
i1xa 4 Nea1s - ;wAsn ~ room .I.
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
City Of Lights.

La Junta is rapidly developing into
city OF lights, and will soon be
close second to Denver. Many OF the
merchants have recently installed the
latest fad-Tungston globes. and
most of them appear to be quite
well satisfied with the experiment
thus far. The Tungsten lamp uses
less current and gives better light
and although the first cost is some
what more the added expense is u.s.
ually made up the first month by
Asing less current. These lights
were recently installed at the court
house, where the democrats. in order
to earn their enormous salaries, work
nights as well as days Public office
is supposed to be a public snap. but
be sure you find out before you tack
lie the game.
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13

was searched found not only the
mate to the glove, but a number OF
other articles that have been miss
ing of late. Most of these articles
were on display in the county court
room Wednesday, and included lap
robes. overcoats, shoes. gloves. re-
volvers, enough in all to start sec
ond hand store.
In passing sentence upon the young
men, Judge McDaniels gave them
some very fatherly advice concerning
the error of their ways. in language
that would have reflected credit hp-
ON Judge Lindsey, who has achtev-
ed national reputation as ju"e-
nile Judge.
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
Lincoln Postage Stamps.

Lincoln commemorative postag
stamps were placed on sa e at the
local postoffice yesterday. The stamp
is Of special design to commemorate
the one hundredth anniversary OF
the birth Of Abraham Lincoln.
This stamp is of the size and
shape OF the regular issue OF postage
stamps; color, red. The subject Is
a profile within an ellipse on end.
OF the head OF Lincoln from Saint
Gaudens' statue. A spray Of laurel
leaves appears on either side of the
ellipse. Above the subject appears
the words ~. 8. Postage" Below.
the ellipse Is broken by ribbon con-
taining the dates Of Lincoln's birth
and Of its Tooth anniversary-"lsos
Feb. IL ls0s"with the denomlna-
tion 10 words"Tw Cnts"-be-
neath.
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
Knockers please Take Notice.

The great family journal respect
fully calls the attention of the
knockers of this burg to the adver-
tisement of the La Junta Land Com
pany in this issue, and recommends
that each and every one Of the tribe
give II an earnest and careful perus-
al III we get the water" is the
great slogan and big stick of the
knocker these days. After reading
the opinion of Engineer Anderson on
the prospect for water in the Otsro
ditch we are of the opinion that it
would be good idea for the
knocker to forget there was ever such
word In his dictionary as .'if." Ac-
cording to Mr.. Anderson. the Otero
canal. reinforced by the Clear Creek
reservoir, will furnish ample water
to fully irrigate every acre of land
in the Otero Irrigation district. II it
is ever demonstrated that Mr.. Ander-
son was mistaken in his opinion,
there will be plenty of time and a
good opportunity for the knocker to
indulge In his favorite occupation.
Until that time arrives hold your
peace and be . booster. It will not
requies any more energy and will not
cOsta,1ou an additional cent.
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
morrison's Faust" Coming.

The prevailing Devil show fad
makes the revival of Faust the
Lewis Morrison version, which will be
seen in this city Wednesday evening,
February 18th, of unusual interest.
Goethe's moving story of love and
temptation long ago established it
self in the affections of numerous
body of theater-goers. Unlike the
modern "devip' play it points a
moral straight and true. and graphs
caily predicts the consequences
sin. Good old plays like Faust" are
a decided and refreshing relief from
the filth and sentimental gush of the
too prevalent problem play
Rosabeil Morrison. daughter of the
man who made the part of Mephis-
to a standard among stage portrait
ures, is sponsor for the revival,
which is highly commendable from
every viewpoint. The action OF the
drama is embellished with electrical
effects and illusions that hold the
spectators within the spell Of mys-
ticism in which his Satanic Majesty
enwraps the mortals Of the tale. and
q chorus Of singers contribute to the
general excellence Of the perform-
-.
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
No Fairy Tale.

One little skunk not as large as
a rabbit can stink up thousand
sheep and then trot off with his tail
over his back. One long tounged ly-
ing gossiper can stir up whole town
and besmirch the fairest character in
it and trot off unharmed. OF the
two | would rather be the skunk.
for the gossiper is sure to go to hell
and all the skunk has to do is to
die.-Klamath Falls tWash) Repub-
lican.
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13

Gus effort will be made to locate Mr..
Knight, although it is reported that
he has gone east, with the purpose
growing up with the country.
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
St. Patriek's Church, Rev. Felix DiIIy

At o'clock a. m., first mass with
instruction
At IL o'clock a. M. high mass with
sermon.
At II o'clock a. M. bible class and
Sunday school.
81 1880 p. M, Rosary, instruction
and bcncdiction of the most blessed
sacrament.
On week days, mass at 1880 a m.
Everybody cordially welcome to al
these services.
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
Mennonite Church.

Pastor, George Ross. Sunday
school at $50. S. G. Wipey. super
intendent.
Preaching at 1890 o'clock every
Sunday morning. Young Peoples
meeting at 700 p. m. S. S. Stalter,
leader. Preaching in the evening at
7:45 O'Clock. Everybody welcome.
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
be, practically. 10000 acre feet.

be, practically, 10000 acre feet.
Second-That the run-on Of Clear
Creek would ordinarily fill the reser-
voir twice each year. attach the
flow Of the stream from May, 1907,
to date, as obtained by accurate
suaeines Of the stream maintained
by my assistant In charge Of the
construction. The winter flow Of the
stream. from November list to April
list, inclusive, as shown on the state
ment, Is about the normal flow for
that season. For the balance Of the
mont Is above normal; that is to
say, the flow Of 1907 was higher
than usual, nearly twice as much
a. for this year so far. though this
Ny judgment is that the normal win
ter flow will iii the reservoir. The
water stored during that period would
be available for the early supply to
the Canal System during the month
Of May, and the reservoir could
again be filled during the months Of
June and July for use in the later
months Of the irrigation season, Au.
gust and September. 49, {
Third attach copy Of the Head
cate Keepers record Of the flow Of
water In the canal system during
1907 and 1908, which, In conjunction
with the flow Of ciear Creek, gives
the best idea Of the assistance the
reservoir will be to the canal sys-
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
Baptist Church.

Services Sunday will be of unus-
ual interest. DR.. John NJ. Moore, Of
Boston, national secretary of the
Baptist forward movement. will oc-
cupy the pulpit at both services--11
a. IN. and 1880 p. m.
Sunday school and B. Y. P. U.
at usual hours.
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13

tenn. For instance, in 1907 the
canal got no direct supply from the
river in April, and for only six days
In May. Had the reservoir been
completed, the stored water would
have given the 10000 acres under
the canal system a supply Of prae-
tieaiiy onehalf acre foot per aero
In these months, six inches in depth
over the whole area. The reservoir
would again have been filled in
June and July and supplied the whole
AREA with another one-haIf acre foot
per acre In August and September,
iwhen the canal only got water d.
,rectly from the river four and one
and one-half days respectively. In
other words, in addition to any water
obtained directly from the river, the
reservoir would ordinarily supply one
acre foot per acre for the total area,
when it was most required for the
most profitable character Of crops.
may add that II Is my opinion
that the reservoir will be eomplet-
cd this year, az ! have made ar
rangements with the contractors to
expedite the work, having purehas-
cd another steam shovel and quad
rupIed the force at work. In any
event the construction, without any
question, will be sufficiently far 7d-
vaneed to permit the storage Of the
winter flow, any uneompIeted work
being cared for in the spring Of 1909,
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
Presbyterian, Rev. Geo. R. Morley.

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Christian Endeavor at $50 p. m.
Sunday morning Rose A. Davi-
son, organizer of the National w. c.
ton
Evening service at the usual hour
Subject, The Pith of Christianity"
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
First Church Of Chris. scientists.

Services at IL o'clock every Sunday
morning. Sunday school at 10
O'Clock.
Services on Wednesday evening at
7:30 o'clock.
Reading room open every Wednes-
day afternoon from 2 until O'Clock.
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
Ego. for Aatehlns.

am prepared to supply eggs tor
Matching from pure blood White
Rocls, Barred ROCKS, or Black Lang-
shans ,at eloo ~ tAirtesn. Hsy.
3. 9. navia. $3.50 - ~ 4 X
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13
Sunday Afternoon Concert.

The third of the popular Sunday
afternoon concerts now being given
Mt the Presbyterian church will take
place Sunday at 3 O'Clock. Wonderlys
orchestra, assisted by Mrs w. +. Nc
Lean as soloist, will render the mu-
sical programme. which is as fol-
lows:
Confidence =. .Mendelssohn
Serenata Moskow5ky
Trombone Solo. Evening star.
-. -. .... Wagner
Mr.. Jackson
Melody in F.... -. .Rubenstein
Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin. -.
49,. 40. -. wagner
Vocal Solo. Beloved, 1t Is Morn"
'''' Aiywafd
Mrs. W. E. Mclean
La Paloma -. fradier
Rosemary ... ..''barton
Violin Duet, Dream of the Tryol-
can -. -. 80. .Labritsky
Messrs. Richards and Wilson
"America"
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13

..in my opinion" says Mr.. Geo.
G. Anderson, "the otero Canal. re-
Inforeed by the Clear Creek reser-
voir, will furnish ample water to
fully irrisate the 10000 acres Of
land in the otero District"
Mr.. Anderson 10 one Of the fore
most irrigation engineers in the
United States, and his opinion will
be accepted by every person who has
the welfare Of La Junta at heart un-
til experience shall have demonstrate
Cd even a partial deficiency Of water
supply.
The canal has never before had the
benefit Of a storage system, and the
average person has no conception
either Of the greatness Of the Clear
Creek reservoir or Of the value OF
storage water. II 10 entirely with
in the knowledge and Judgment Of
competent engineers.
$3.50 Equitable Building,
Denver. Colo, July 7, 1908.
Mr.. H. A. Mcintyre
President La Junta Land Co..
Denver, Colo.
Dear Sir:
In response to your inquiry Of the
path uIt., regarding the Canal and
Reservoir system Of the otero 'rri'
aation District, for Mr.. J. p. Wa9'
ner, Engineer, I would say:
Edst-That the capacity Of the
ciear Greek Reservoir, completed, will
La Junta tribune., 1909-02-13

before the period Of high water.
will state further. that in my
opinion the otero Canal, reinforced
by the Clear Creek Reservoir, will
furnish ample water to fully irri-
gate the 10000 acres Of land in the
otero District.
Yours very truly,
GEORGE G. ANDERSON.
Anyone desirous Of confirming the
high standing Of Mr.. Anderson may
address any Of the following:
First National Bank, Denver, Col
orado.
Denver National Bank, Denver,
Colorado.
Denver Union Water Company,
Denver, Colorado.
International Trust Company, Den.
yer, Colorado.
Frank Goudy, Irrigation Manager,
Travellers Insurance Company, Of
Hartford, Conn.
City Of Greeley, Colo.
o. II. Moffat, Denver, Colo.
Senator c. J. Hughes, Jr., Denver,
Colo.
8. J. Gilmore, President Northern
Colorado irrigation Company, Denver,
Colo.
John Parsons Son. q Co., chiea.
90, ~.
p. A. Garfield, the Empire Con-
struetion Company, Denver, Colo.
r, W. Jayeox, State Enoineer Of
Colorado, Denver, Colo.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18
STATE AUDITOR HOLDS UP
PAY CHECKS OF OFFICERS

Guthrie, Ok, Jan. ls-State Auditor
Trapp is holding up the pay Of officers
and employees Of the Legislature on account
of an apparent defect in the Wilson bill
passed recently by the legislature which
appropriated 100000 for the mileage
per diem and contingent expenses Of the
second legislature.
Mr.. Trapp is issuing warrants to the
members of both houses but expresses
doubt as to his authority under the law
separate appropriation bill specifically
setting out the names and salaries Of such
employees.
Meanwhile officers and employees are
unable to draw pay for their services
temporarily
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18
ENGINEER AND A
ITALIANS KILLED
North Bound EKaty Flyer Plunges
Into String of Bunk Cars
Standing on Siding.

Beagle, Kans., Jan. 1s.-The Missouri,
Kansas & Texas flyer, northbound, split a
switch here at II O'Clock last night and
was derailed. Theengineer, John Cowden,
Of Parsons, believed to have been killed
although his body has not been found.
The engine ran into string Of bunk cars
in which Italian section laborers were
sleeping. Four Of the Italians were killed
and several of them were injured.
The fireman, whose name is Weidich
was DANGEROUSLY injured His home is in
Parsons The side of the mail car was
torn off and five mail clerks, all Of whom
live in Kansas City were slightly injured.
Their names follow; Colonel Davenport,
Homer Martin, Herbert Potter, George
Farley Andrae Dunlap None Of the
passengers were injured.
The wife of Cowden, the engineer was
a passenger in the chair car. She led IN
the search for her husbands body.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Washington, d. c. Jan. 18-Character-
izine President Roosevelt as a gargoyle
and as this pigmy is a descendant of
Dutch trades people anG charging him
with having established court in the
white house, which would have delighted
the hearts Of his admirers and Of Alex
der Hamilton Congre isman Willett Of
New York in the house today made the
most bitter attack on the chief executive
ever heard in that body
Willett took for his theme, The Pass
ing Of Roosevelt" and in a speech Of great
length dealt with numerous acts Of the
presidents since he came into Office, and
scathingly denounced them.
After declaring that in the face Of all
sorts Of conditions the Americans were
possessed Of a universal sense of humor,
Willett said that to such people, it must
be confessed. a chief magistrate who has
himself no sense Of humor, moving like a
horse tender over the bayfield, Of Ameri-
can activities. stirring up every drying
blade Of the once green grass TO let il fall
drier than before-quaneling one day
with practical politicians then with the
your-hair-in-the-middle-re form ers,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18
ONE DOLLAR PAID
FOR EACH CHILD
State Treasurer Pays out $500, ,282
from fund Derived from In
terest and Leases

Guthrie, Gkla Jan. lS-One dollar for
every school child in the state Of okla
homa was paid out by State Treasurer
Jas. AZ Menefee to-day % the county
treasurers Of the state Inpund eumbers
the total was $500, 2S2 This division
Of the school fund was drawn from two
sources, the rental Of common school lands
owned by the state, and from interest on
the five million dollar school fund given
Oklahoma by congress
The various county treasurers apportion
the funds among theAchool district treas
urers.
The largest check sent out was to Potta-
watomie coUnty, being $l6,870 The
second largest was 10 Oklahoma county,
$16,640 Lincoln county came third with
$14,627. Pushmataha county drew the
smallest check, her school population
being only s9 494.
Cyrus S. Avery Of Tulsa, was among
The throng Of visitors here today
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18
Notes Of the Legislature

Guthrie, Okla. Jan. 1.-THE house after
spirited debate. Friday, decided to ad-
journ from Friday January %, to Mon
day, January rs, thus enabling the legis-
ure to accept El Renos invitation to be
guests of the city Saturday night, January
20. at ball and banquet. During the
debate it was declared that Ell Reno was
candidate for the state capital This
was denied by Representative Cope and
Speaker Wilson, both Of whom represent
Canadian county
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18
ONE YEARS RECORD
Of GUARANTY LAW
Representative Ratcliff Sends Chief
tain a Statement Showing Sue
cess of Guarantee Of Deposits

The following report received today
through the courtesy Of Craig countys
representative. f. N Ratchff. will be Of
interest to the Chieftain's readers, and
fully shows the success Of one year Of the
bank guaranty law.
Result of guaranty law for the period Of
one year:
Individual deposits in national banks for
call December 8. 1907. 30.31S, 1921
individual deposits il national banks for
call November 81. 1908. $50. $50, ,348.2S;
total decrease in deposits, $2.038, ,S82.0S.
Individual deposits in state banks for call
December II, 1908. $i7.2i5.5S5.44; indi-
vidual deposits in state banks under the
guaranty law for call November 27. 1908,
$29, ,44S, ,97096; total increase in depos-
its, $l2.233,435.52 Total amount Of
state funds on deposit in national banks
on November 81. 1908, $500. 1855 II; total
amount Of state funds on deposit IN state
baaks on November 27, 1908, $l,l65056.-
34i totol loss to guaradty fund during this
period nothing.
Total deposits in all banks December
1907: National banks. S38, ,3i6. 1921
State banks, $i7.2i5. 5.53S44. total $55.
534264.65. Total deposit IN all banks
December, 1908 National banks, Ssa.
2s0.346,23 state banks. 500, ,44S, ,97096s
total, $65.729, BIT total increase. So.
l95.052.54.
Every dollar Of the above ten million
dollars increase in deposits represents the
increase in deposits IN banks under the
guaranty law; in fact, the two miIllicn
dollars decrease in deposits in national
banks was also transferred to the state
banks, making the total increase ~ de-
posits in state banks, si2,233, ,4a5.52.
Banks failed, none
-s--rr
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18
TWELVE MILLION
DOLLAR MORTGAGE
Carnegie Trust Company to Supply
Funds for Construction of
Trolley Line in Kansas
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Kansas City. Mo-. Jan, 18-A mortgage
for twelve million dollars was filed in
Kansas City, Kans., today by W Lanning
Of Tonganoxie Kans.. president of the
Kansas City & Southern railroad company
The mortgage was given to the Carnegie
Trust company Of New York City and is
to provide funds for the construction Of
an electric trolley line between Kansas
City and Topeka by way of Tonganoxie
and Lawrence, and the building Of a line
from Lawrence to independence, Kansas.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18
New York Congressman Stopped in Midst Of
TRADE Against Roosevelt - ChGracterizes
President as GargOyle and Pigmy OfDescent
of the Dutch Trades ple---NumerOus
Acts and Petty QuarreIs of Chief
Executive Held Up to Ridicule.

then with socialists then with the great
industrial Wrestling in the
agony Of spirit with Noah Webster and
our glorious English tongues taking fall
out Of nature takers exortine our women
to avoid race suicide--cannot be an un-
mixed. nuisance. He tries our patience
but he is always good to laugh at. Thank
Heaven for the things that make US
laugh.
In the midst Of his speech the house. by
a vote Of seventy eight to sixteen, denied
illett the privilege Of continuing.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18
SUPREME COURT SUSTAINs
DECREE or LOWER COURT
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
Washington, b. c., Jan. 18.-The supreme
court Of the United States affirmed the
decree Of the state court Of Texas impos-
ing fine OF million, six hundred and
twenty-three thousand dollars on the
Waters-Pierce Oil company Of ST. Louis
and ousting it from the state on a charge
Of violation Of the Texas antitrust law.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18
Bank to Surrender Charter

1t is reported that the Farmers National
bank win surrenderits charter and become
state bank in order to obtain the bene-
fits Of the Bank Guaranty law. It is also
claimed that majority Of the stock in
this bank is now controlled by the First
National bank
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18
ROBBERS SECURE $1,000
FROM CARRIER BANK

BY Associated Press
Enid. Okla. Jan 18-Robbers blew open
safe in First State Bank ofCarrier thirteen
miles north west of Enid early today and
escape with $4,000. The robbers drove
back number of citizens who were at
tracted to the scene by the explosionI
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18

Representative Gilmer, Of Ardmore, is
the author of bill for Confederate home
to be located by a commission composed
Of six members His bill carries $780,
900 appropriation, Representative Maxey
Of Shawnee previously introduced a like
measure which appropriated $4,000 for
a home.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-18
BUCKET BRIGADE SAVES
KEIFER FROM FIRE
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Tulsa, Okla., Jan 1S-Fire believed 10
have been Of incendiary origin, destroyed
three business houses and threatened
to destroy the entire town Of
Keifer in the oil belt eighteen;
miles south Of Tulsa early today
The town was saved only by heroic efforts
of bucket brigade.
W. r. Golden, Of BartIesville, had busi-
ness in this city today.
c. E. Holderman came up from Musko-
gee this morning on business.