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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
DAVENPORT WOULD
DEEPEN ARKANSAS
Introduces Bill Appropriating $780,
600. to Improve Channel of Ar
kansas River in Oklahoma

Washington D. c. Jan 26-Coneress-
man James S. Davenport Of the third Ok
lahoma district has introduced measure
before the house appropriating $500,000
to survey, dredee and deepen the chan
mel and remove distractions in the Ar
kansas river in Oklahoma.
The bin provides that the money appro-
priated shall be spent in five installments
Of one hundred thousand dollars each, the
first to be payable within sixty days af-
ter the formal adoption of the measure
This is a most important work. vital to-
future development Of the state thinks
Representative Davenport. The represen-
tatiye announces that he will use every
effort within his power to secure favor
able report on his bin, which has been re-
ferred TO the rivers and harbors commit
tee
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
SEMI-OFFICIAL REPORT SAYS
THREE HAVE BEEN INDICTED

indictments have been found against
each. Government officials, while declin-
iag to vouchsaie any information IN adj
vance Of the report Of the Jury, do not
dsny that indictments have been found
To Danville. Va. goes the distinction Of
furnishing the first witness to cause true
bills to be found In the case Of these
witnesses the testimony is said to be
unanimous that at least thirty-eight deeds
were forged by the person indicted The
jury had only been In session TWO hours
yesterday afternoon in the hospital de-
partment Of the federal jail until the report
reached the outside to the effect that there
had been indictments found In the first
case investigated. The news spread like
prairie fire. and outside Of few close
friends Of the accused and innocent pur-
chasers Of lots. who ,ear they will lose ali
they have. general satisfaction was ex-
pressed.
Sentiment here is that the growth Of
tie city heen retarded by cloadseast upon
ihs titles Of realty aud that the clearing
away Of the cloud will result In great
benefit to the city, though unquestionably
working great hardships IN many cases.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
MUST MAKE CONNECTIONS
WITH OTHER COMPANIES

Guthrie Okla, Jan 26-The corpora
ton commission has issued an order re-
quiring an telephone companies 10 make
physical connection with all others and
transmit All messages without discrimina-
ton.
The general order followed a hearing Of
several individual complaints, where one
company complained that another had
refused to give il the advantage Of its
long distance connections The last two
eases Of the kind to arise were at Geary
and Mustang In each Of which place loca
companies were ordered to make physical
connections.
Where companies are not able TO agree
upon rates for transmitting one anothers
messages. they are required to bring their
controversy 10 the corporation commission.
which has power to fix the rate
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
NEW BILL FOREVER
STOPS ''GUSS|N
Smashing Of Users Of Approbrious
Epithets is to be Justified By
Unwritten Law in Oklahoma

Guthrie, Okla, Jan. 27-Approbious
epithets-more commonly known as
'euss words --the buwark Of most cow
ards who are lacking in nerve. or manly
decency are to be prohibited forever in
the state Of Oklahoma, and the "unwrit-'
ten law, which seldom fails to clear the
man who smashes the man. who cusses
him, when auasned in court is to be JUS
tihed by bill now in the hands Of a
special senate committee Il was intro
duced by Senator + l. Mitchell Of Chey-
enne
Under the present laws Of Oklahoma.
men who "cuss' can only be arraigned on
a charge Of disturbance land Of the plain
brand at that. And there are few who
desire to take enough interest to prosecute
the man who gives them "cussin They
feel greater satsf, IA in smashing
him.
The pair is generally auaigned in court,
and the result IS that the court hears eyi-
denee, that one man "eussed another and
the other hit him for it.
The court knows that the man who did
the hitting is without the law but il is
seldom that fines are assessed
The man escapes because Of the sun-
written law Of oklahoma. which gives
you a right TO hit the man who ecusses
YOU
Senator Mitchells bin provides that
any man who attempts to provoke an as
sault on himself or another by the use Of
4cuss words applied either to the assault
ing party Or to the one so tempted to COM
NIT assault shall be guilty Of misde-
meanor
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
Representative Rainey Makes tartling Asser-
tiOns in Congress Relative to Activities in
Panama Canal Business Declares They
Had Active Support of Present Admin
istratiOn-- Would Enrich Parties In
tereSted Beyond Dreams
of AUGrice.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Washington, D. c. Jan 26.-Charging
that William Nelson Cromwell. Roger l.,
Farnham, Charles P Taft and others are
parties to one of the most infamous rail
road propositions ever submitted to any
government and that they are being per-
mtted, not only to rob the Republic of
Panama but indirectly the treasury of the
United States, Representative Rainey, Of
Illinois today directed the search light of
publicity upon the affairs in the canal
zone in a startling speech in support Of
his resolution providing for an investiga-
ton by congress of the Panama canal
IN their efforts in this direction" he
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
GRAND
JURY IS WATCHED
Judge Ralph Campbell Charges
Members to DO Their Duty With
out Fear or Favor.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Muskogee Okla. Jan 26.-The federal
grand jury here today will investigate the
alleged town lot frauds The jury is being
closely watched and gumded by secret
service men.
Additional interest is added 10 the case
by reason of the implication of Governor
Haskell in the investigation. Il is ex-
pected that men high up will be hit by
the investigation. In his instructions to
the jury District Judge Ralph E. Campbell
charged them 70 investigate the evidence
aud perform their duty without fear or
favor, His charge was brief.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
SENATOR OWENS BILL TO
WIND UP INDIAN AFFAIR

Washington, Jan 26- Senator 0we
Of Oklahoma yesterday introduced &
elaborate bill containing full details for
plan which he favors for winding up Il.
affairs Of the Five Civilized Tribes IN on
lahoma The bin provides for o Gnal a.
lotment Of an lands 70 the Indians vi.
are entitled thereto,and the disposition
the remaining lands undera system whid
would authorize the disposition Of re-
acres Of homesteads 10 each case, 9e
acres for grazing purposes and 384
acres to cover the dispositionof coal land
IN single lots, and provision also for II.
disposition OF asphalt lands
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29

continued. they have had, so far, com
plete cooperation and the active assist
anee Of the present administration, and
Of the next president Of the United
States
Rainey said he did not charge President
elect Taft with being a party to this In
famous scheme, for robbing this little
country but declared for his continued
arraignment of blfh Cromwell and Farm
ham. His interference on the Isthmus of
Panama, together with other things, made
possible the signing of a contract by
Abaldia, which may bring to the GENTLE
men, interested thereon, riches beyond
the dreams of avarice.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29

Sheriff Ridenhour Makes Contract
for Keeping one hundred and
Twenty-Five Prisoners

Sheriff Ridenhour of this county ha
closed contract with the state prisol
board for the keeping oi one hundred an,
twenty-five convicts who are to be re.
moved from the Kansas state prison a
Lansing.
Sheriff Ridenhour and deputies Nola.
Woodall, Henry Holderman and Lee Web
viii leave tonight for Lansing to brini
the prisoners to the jail here.
The sheriff has been working 70 secuf
the keeping Of these prisoners for severs
weeks Saturday the state authoritie
asked for a contract This Mr.. Ridenhop
made out and sent 10 Guthrie and las
night he received notice that the oontroe
was approved, and immediately begaI
making arrangements Tor the transfer {
the convicts,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
HOUSE AGAINST
AGENCY system
Committee Reports Favorably Q
Bill By Wallace For Repeal Of
Billups Booze Bill

Guthrie. Okla. Jan 2S-An Indicate
that the sentiment Of the house is advef
20 the dispensary system for che sale
intoxicating liquors FOR medical pufpost
is a favorable committee report upon {.
house bill by Wallace f1f the repealof 4
article Of the Billups mohibitory u
creating the dispensafy system The
port Of the committee was unanimot
Other bills reported favofably foF passai
in the house BY Helms, prohibiting d
sale Of coeain and other narcotic 1fu
except upon the prescription of j phys
ciau and By Charles permitting the 81
Of apple cider The rillotsoa bill far tk
creation Of the office Of state boiler
spectur Was reported unfay0fablg bg Il
committee TO which il was referred.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
MAY TURN LIBEL
CASE TO JEROME
Examination Of Witnesses in Case
Against the New York World
Has Been Suspended.

By Associated Press
New York, Jan 27.--Wth the examina-
ton Of witnesses before the federal grand
jury in the proceedings against the New
York World,for alleged libel in connection
with the Panama canal purchase sus-
pended, there was still an open question
today as TO whether the investigation
should be resumed next week in les fed
efa aspect, or turned over to District At
torney Jerome Jerome would not discuss
this phase of the case today.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
JUROR IN MURDER TRIAL
EXCUSED FOR PREJUDICE

By Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn, Jan 28--ln the Cooper
murder trial today Judge Hart held that
the evidence tended to show Juror Leigh
was biased and pIeiudiced, and excused
him from service The attorney for the
state swore out a warrant for Lieghs
arrest and he was bound over to the
grand jury on a charge Of perjury
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
TWO NEW STATE BANKS
ARE GRANTED CHARTERS

Guthrie, Okla. Jan. 26-Two new banks
were organized and authorized by the
bank commissioner yesterday
The Farmers State Bank Of Newkirk.
capital S25.000: A. A. Slossen. PRESIDENT.
M. H Slossen, vice-president; HI Cole
man, cashier.
State Guaranty Bank. Newkirk capital
$4,000; J. s. Eastmen. PRESIDENT ?. S.
Mason. cashier.
The Farmers State is conversion of
the Farmers National
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
KANSAS LEGISLATURE VOTES
FOR LONGS SUCCESSOR
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Topeka. Kans, Jan. 28---The house
and senate, in separate sessions, voted
today for United States senator to sue
ceed Chester l. Long. Joseph l. Bristow,a
republican, was Given the decision of the
majority over Hugh Farrelly Tomorrow
the two houses in joint session, win form
ally certify todays election.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
b. Associat ID Press

B Associated Press
Muskogee OKLA, Jan 27--Additional
witnesses arrived here today to give testi-
mony before the federal grand jury, now
investigating town LOT frauds John G..
Wilkinson Of St. Louis, former president
Of the Missouri Trust company was among
the latest arrivals Something Of furry
was experienced today upon the circula-
ton Of q rumor pf threats to assassinate
NJ l. Mott, attorney for Creek Indian ma
iions, and others connected with the in
vestigation. Nothing tangible was OBJ
tanned, however
II was said today that IN some in
stances the supposed dummies" had
Identified their signitures to quit-claim
deeds and declared them 10 be genuine
This would dispose Of the charges Of
forgery but the government attorneys
say. does not affect The main charge Of
conspiracy to deffaud
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
AMES CHARGES TENDENCY
TO SET ASIDE RIGHTS
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Guthrie, Jan 26-The arguments we're
continued here today, in the case Of Scott
MacReynolds, Attorney Henry Asp made
a plea against dragging the name OF the
governor through the mire Charles Ames
for the defense charged that through the
acts Of the governor there was indicated a
tendency in Oklahoma to set aside every
right Of the individual.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
LIEUTENANT GOvERNORSHIP
CONTEST TO LEGISLATION
BY Associated Press

Jefferson City, Mo, Jan. 28-The legs-
lative committee which counted the dis
puted ballots in the lieutenant governor
ship contest met here today to formulate
its report. Two reports will probably be
submitted 70 the Legislature, one declaring
J. F. Gmetich republican. elected The
other that william r, Painter, democrat
was successful
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
Night Rider Argument Resumed

By Associated Press
Union City. Tenn, Jan, 27-The ar
eument in the Marshall night rider trial
was resumed this morning T G Gordan
is speaking for the defense
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
GAS EXPLOSION MAY
HAVE KILLED TWENT
By Associated Press

D Ns5UtlaItH Fftss
Pittsburg. Pa, Jan 20 Two person
are dead, and twenty others are suppose
70 be dead as a result Of Ia gas explosieI
in the Boswell mine Of the United Co
company. in Somerset county last nigh
and early today The men were meu'
bersof an investigating party that W
inspecting the mine IN search Of any sul
picious gas trace, before allowing III
miners TO 60 to work
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
ROOSEVELT WILL NOT
FOLLOW USUAL CUSTOM
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Washington, D c. Jan 28-President
Roosevelt will not follow the custom and
ride back TO the White house, on March
fourth, with his successor in Office. He
told a New York congressman today he
would 30 direct from the capital after
Taft takes the oath Of Office. to union
station and take a train for New York
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
SCHOOL BOY RACE WAR
CAUSES DEATH OF ONE
By Associated Press

- Aaouktdttd iftha
Cincinnati, o., Jan. 2s-A race feeling
inspired battle between white boys and
colored last night which culmineted IN
the death q one boy aud probably fatal
injury Of two others. all white.
The alleged murderer. eologed high
school student was arrested and pleads
.elf defense.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
CO. French Aetor Dead

BY Assecilted Press
Paris France Jan a. -Bcnoit Constant
Coquilin. The gleat French actor died last
night
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
Victim Of Collision Dead

BY Associated Press
New York. Jan, 26---Eugene Lynch, Of
Boston who was injured in the collision Of
the steamers Republic and Florida died
today.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
VENEZUELAN NEGOTIATIONS
REACH DEADLOCK
BY Associated Press

hY AaoUIIHIEU IIEto
Caracas, Venezuela Jan. 2s.-Negotia-
tions between a special envoy Of the
United States and the Venezuelan gov
ernment, looking 20 a settlement Of diff.
eulties between the two countries yester-
day came TO a deadlock on certain poin
contained in the draft Of the first protocol.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
MANY INJURED IN WRECK
ON SOUTHERN RAILWAY
BY Associated Press

Louisville. KY. Jan. 2s-A passenger
train on the Southern railway. from Evans.
vile at noOn was wrecked three miles
from New Albany Ind today Nobody
was reported killed but many persons are
said 70 have been injured
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
HEAVY RAINS IN MISSOURI
DO MUCH DAMAGE
By Associated Press

St, Joe, Mo, Jan 28-Rain which
almost reached portions Of cloudburst did
great damage in ST Joe and vicinity
last night a number Of bridges and
cllverts were washed out and the raft
roads suffered.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29

Muskogee. okla. Jan 7--simi-oiiicial
reports from the federal grand jury Last
night were 10 the effect that three persons
have been indicted for town LOT fraud
CHARGES and that from tento fifty separate
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
BUTCHER CHARGED WITH
ROBBINS OLPE BAN
By Associated Press

D4 AhsOttdttd Ffess
Madison, KAN Jan 26-Cecil Wilso
aged thirty, a butcher was arrested he
today charged with robbing the Olpe Sta
bank, December last Wilson strong
asserts his innocence.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
GOVERNMENT RELIES ON
CONSPIRACY CHARGE
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press
Muskogee, Okla. Jan. e--Sem-ohcial
announcement was made today that the
government relies on It's conspiracy chsrge
20 secure conviction IN land fraud cas-
and NOT on for lery eharse
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-29
Boy Stabbed BY Brother Dies

By Associated Press
sedalia Me-. Jan 2e- Kirk Halle
aged fifteen, Vhn.sas tabbed D hs lhl
teen-yearold brother Victor annng
quarrel % their home ast snaay
today
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-04-18
Our LoaVes NOT
To Be Reduced


brunswick bakers, as yet, have not
followed the example made in sew
eral cities within the past few days,
that OF reducing the size of bread as
a result of the great increase in the
price OF flour, which is now selling at
a higher price than it has in many
years.
The local bakers will not say that
they win continue to give their Gus
toners the same size loaf, as such a
statement could not be made in view
of the fact that -four may go still
higher which may force the bakers
to reduce the size of the loaves.
In Savannah the bakers held a
meeting Friday afternoon and yester-
day they made statement that they
would have to reduce the size of bread
in that city. Several larger cities
have also found it necessary to cut
down to certain extent, but so far
the Brunswick bakers are giving their
customers the same size loayes.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-04-18
Guards Fought
With a Convict

Eatontown, la. April III. Barricads
ed in house. Jesse Wlngfield, an es-
capped convict, gave battle to posse
Of six men for two hours today, only
ceasing to fight when he had been
riddled with bullets.
Wingfeld escaped last January and
eluded the officers until today. when
he was located in a cabin near his
wife's home AS the officers approach
ed Wingfield began firing, slightly
wounding two of the posse.
Members of the posse hunted yer
and poured volley after-rolley ilLn
the cabin. The convict replied for
a time and then ceased to fire The
posse then entered the cabin and
found Wingfield shot to pieces, but
still gripping his gun.
Wingfield had killed two men
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-04-18
MINSTREL SHOW WAS PUT ON BY
NEWSPAPER CORRESPOND
ENTs IN WASHINGTON.
One Of the Songs Dedicated to Taft
Was Entitled Eating Through
eeOrgia'--A Cow Instead Of POS
sum Was Used as the Administra-
tons Mascot.

Washington, D. c.. April 17.-Pres-
dent Taft. the members of his cabi-
net and large number Of congress-
men and diplomats attended banquet
given BY the Grdiron club composed
of newspaper correspondents, to the
new administration tonight.
Members of the club gave a minstrel
show, one of the songs being dedicat-
ed to President Taft, Eating Through
Georgia the Title
The administration mascot was
neither possuni nor bear but a
COW, whose milk was supposed TO re-
move Payne from the tariff
Castro, who broke in on the meet
ing, was given position tending the
COW. The trusts were represented as
being tired and Attorney General Vic
kersham sang to them, Put Me in Ny
Little Bed.
President Taft enjoyed the darts at
his administration and seemed co
have greatly enjoyed the entire pro-
gram. as did the various other guests
present. Besides those mentioned
above a number of prominent news
paper editors and others were also
present.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-04-18
Nordica, Great
Singer, 10 Wed

New York, April 17.-Guests at a
dinner party given by Madame Lillian
Nordica last evening received a real
shock when the great opera singer in
terrupted the festivities to announce
her engagement and approaching mar
riage to George w. Young, millionaire
president OF the Windsor Trust com
pany.
No date for the marriage was fixed
by Madame Nordica, but she let it be
understood that 1t would take place
soon.
The names of Madame Nordica and
Mr.. Young have been linked together
in gossip often since Mr. Young's wife
got a divorce from him, and about a
year ago it was stated positively tha:
they were to be married at once.
When these reports were in circulation
both Madame Nordica and Mr.. Young
denied them
Young's first wife obtained final
decree Of divorce from him on January
6. 1903. In her bin of complaint she
charged that Mr. Young had lost all
interest in her after he had acquired
wealth in Wall street.
Nordiea's first husband was lost in
the English channel in 1887. She di-
yorced her second husband, zoltan F.
Doehm, in 1905.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-04-18
BENEFIT sEAMEN's MISSION.
stereopticon Lecture at City Hall on
Next Saturday Evening.

stereopticon Lecture at City Hall on
Next Saturday Evening.
Stereopticon views of Palestine and
India chief of illustrating important
scenes in the life of Christ, win be
shown at the city hall Saturday even
ing. April "a at p. m. Many of
these pictures are in colors and are
copies from the original paintings
II the Great Master.
Raphael. Mnrillo. Guido, Rene and
others were the painters of the illus
trations. The Rev. Cox will give a
brief lecture descrintive of the several
scenes and Mr.. A. V. Wood has kindly
rendered the use of his splendid Ian
tern and will operate it. thus insur-
ing perfect pictures.
The patronage of the friends OF the
Seamen Mission and Of the public gem
orally is earnestly solicited Come
and lend a helping hand to this good
work The price Of admission is %
cents
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-04-18
-Four Million Made
BY "Paffen Poor


Chicago, April 17.--"The PatteD
pool has cleared up between $4,000
900 and $5,O0O,OOO, on May wheat deal,
says The Tribune in news article to-
day. OF this amount Jim Patten has
jocketed fully two-thirds.
Market experts estimate that the
broker and his coterie have sold to
the public 20O0O,0 900 bushels of May
wheat at an average profit of 20 cents,
giving them profit of $4,000,000, and
besides this he has made substantial
profit on July wheat, to say nothing
Of September and December options,
which he has scalped in the market
for profit Of from to 5 cents, MAX
ng his total winnings not much under
s5.000,00