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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05

notes was seized with such bad case
OF the rattles that he had TO be ex-
cused, while newspaper man took
his place
So far It had been easy sailing. but
when the question of referee vas
raised the crowd edged forward ex-
pectantly. Little, for Johnson, wanted
to name his choice. For the first time
lJenrles broke in.
let the club that gets the bid have
a word he ordered They've got as
much at stake as we have Let Il
wait" Little was arguing the point,
but Johnson was all conciliation, well
let it go. he urged that's all right"
The number Of rounds was next in
order SO far as | go" said Jenries,
"It don't care If its six. ten, twenty or
hundred rounds but ! know what
the public will demand and l am go
ing to see they get it-it means I'm
ish
At this the crowd cheered until Bob
Murphy had to outroar them for order
But Johnson was not satisfied, lie
feared a San Francisco club. where
only 20.roued bouts are allowed might
get the bic sid in that event insisted
that twen, eAunGs should be specif
ed
Then Frico won't get the fight
announced JeGries decisiyely Make
lit forty.nve rounds or more swal
lowing his objections. previously vote
ed. the negro agreed yoluably
There was still the rock on which
most agreements spllt-the division
OF the purse TO the surprise of th'
crowd both men protested that the.
were willing to fight winner take all
or so and 40 per cent. or IS and 9
per cent and on the latter basis
was settled
The side bet caused more difficulty
Iehries wanted to wager 100000 John
son. more cautious, offered $4,000 III
lue. his manager. wanted to lay th
money at ringside odds as bus
ness proposition As a compromis
they agreed to let the 10000 alread
posted to secure todays meeting stan
with $4,000 additional to be adde
forthwith.
al, right assepted ie6rles pl1h
tively but wanted that $4,000
a great roar Of laughter went Il
+ from thc crowd and even Johnso
grinned Bob Murphy( manager {
the Hotel Albany, was chosen as ten
t porary stakeholder the anal siak
holder TO be chosen by the club
NO sub, said Johnson. q has
3 say where my money goes
The club has more to say tina
I either Of us. put IN Berger
5 mo man has more to say abol
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05

The Southwest School Mems Jour
mai is the name Of a new school pub.
LEGATION which will soon appear and
will be owned and edited by John W.
Wilkinson. assistant state superintend-
ent. A special department of the Jour
nal viii be edited by W. b. Gill, super
intendent of Usage county The city
school department viii be edited by
w S. Calvert of Guthrie The high
school department will be edited by
7. II. Brewer of Norman. The sec
ondary agricultural school department
will be edited by B. c. Pittuck Of the
A. & M. college. Prof j. NJ. Osborn,
diploma clerk Of the state superin-
tendents Office viii edit the depart
ment devoted to examinations and
teachers queries The rural school
department will be edited by b. II.
Hester county superintendent of Rog-
ers county The journal viii be pub
lished monthly and the talent secured
for its composition will insure its sue
cess.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05
HEAvYWEIGHTS SIGN
FOR A FINISH FIGHT

New York, Oct % Jack Johnson
and James J. JeHries signed articles IN
New York late this afternoon bindipg
them 10 gghl torty.aye OF more rounds
"a finish. not later than July 5, 1910
before the club Offering the best finan.
cial inducements. the winner to take
side bet Of $4,000 and Is per cent
Of the purse. the loser to take 25 per
cent
The preliminary discussion was
scheduled for O'Clock In the banquet
hall OF the Hotel Albany Jefries and
his manager we're punetual to the min.
ute. but Johnson elbowed his way dit
ndently through the crowd ten min
utes late. At the table as the men
took their places, sat Jenries, with
hob Vernon at his left and Sam Fer.
ger, his manager. az his right john
son. George Considine. Honest Iohn
Kelley. Sam Harris. Sim Nelson Bob
Murphy. and other well known sport
ing men
Jenries eyed the negro cua1usly
but did not meet his glance johnson
was affable but showed his nervous
ness by his frequent grlns aud his
constant clicking Of two red dice
which IL carried half concealed 10 the
palm of his right hand
Both principals posed for the photo
erapher and when the smoke of the
flashlights had cleared promptly go
down 10 business le6ries let Berge
do bis talking but Johnson broke Il
frequently On Ills manager with sue
eestiona aud objections. Nevertheless
il vas remarked as the articles tool
form. that Ienries was winning nearl
every point for which he eontended
ID was agreed without dispute tina
The men would box Tor the eheav,
weight championship OF the world.
Al this point johnson insisted that tn
present champions name should nr'
cede the retired undeteated chan
pions name Is the written agreemen
To this Jearies quickly assentei
Berger then suggested that the iigt
10 20 the club making the highest n
sponslbe bid within the mex, that
days Little agreed but johnson
shaking his head obviously asked cha
each bid be accompanied by Sj,0l
forfeit. as a guarantee Of good fait
Jenries nodded and Refger gave b
assent
And have man on the ground wit
the coin, stipulated Johnson. Tf
stenographer inserted a clause 70 thl
effect. but when asked to read h
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05
Two Republican Ways OF
Looking at Bank Failure

Guthrie, okla. oct 30 When the
Deul was sick, the Deyll Saint
would be. but when the Devil got well
the Devil Of Saint was he
The above quoted old couplet Illus.
trates to nicely certain promin-
ent oklahoma paper Of republican
persuasion published at oklahoma
city.
During the time that the Columbia
Bank and Trust company was paying
off depositors from the state guaran-
tee fund while In the hands Of the
state banking board. while the bnan.
Ella interests of Oklahoma city ia
fact. Of the whole state Of Oklahoma
Were at stake. while the payment OF
depositors meant continuation OF
prosperity and failure to do SO meant
Danie failure. stagnation Of business
depreciation OF property ard all the
orller unpleasant things which 80 %
rctard the development of the city,
this republican paper was loud Ia it's
praist OF the good resulting from the
haak depositors guarantee Law and 1t
was also careful 10 uphold the action
Of the banking board aud the bank
commissioner This was during the
time when the Devil was sick and
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05

About the bank guarantee law he
said that he would like more time
than he has to spare just now to write
his opinion on the subject. His ans
wer. were he to write it, would be q
lengthy one The law in question was
written by himself. or, at least, he
played a prominent part IN its writing
He thought II should be amended or
modified in some ways. and he did not
think it was intended to absolutely
guarantee ali deposits People who
deposited for speculative purposes
snould take some risk themselves. It
is all right to protect small depositors.
Senator owen instaneed the Bank Of
Commerce of Kansas City as proof
that national banking should not be
considered all wrong either lie said
the Bank Of Commerce went wrong
for eighteen million and yet at no
time was 1t otherwise than perfectly
sound
The senator was ready TO answer
many more questions and the report
or was willing to ask them, but 50
many people we're waiting for like
favors that the reporter was compel.
ed to yield, but did so with sorrow,
for Mr owen Is a much pleasanter
subject TO interview than newspaper
men often meet
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05

my money that have" affirmed John
son shaking his head yet he yielded
while protesting
Now only one crucial point remain.
ed When would they fght?"
As q finish fight had been agreed on.
Il was the coneengus Of opinion At the
match makers table that either Ne.
yada or Califonia must get the winning
bid With thirt DAYS more for the
bids 10 come IN, and sixty days more
for the men to condition themselves
in, the weather at the earliest would
be too wet IN Califonia and too cold
In Nevada Both men agreed that, 10
accommodate the huge crowds sure to
attend the bout must be held out OF
doors Berger further urged the nee.
essity OF ample training time Aud
it was formally settled that day
mot later than July 9, 1910" be chos
en-. The deal was closed
Again tie principals posed for ths
1ashlIght men; champagne was serv
ed while the articles were being type
written, and at $40 o'clock the bind
Lag signatures we're affixed and wit
messed
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05

he showed every symptom Of a sin
cere desire to become a saint
Every depositor was paid in full.
The financial credit of Oklahoma City
and Oklahoma state was saved From
behind the temporary clouds the sun
OF prosperity showed forth, the grow.
ing industries of Oklahoma was
nurtured and warmed through the
veins OF commerce, the life blood of
currency continued TO flow and =
"The Devil got we'll"
Since that time this Devil appears
to have lost all sanity desires and
bearing out the logic of the couplet
quoted above, The Devil Saint is
he. In fact the kind words that he
spoke when he was sick have now
turned to btterest of sareasms and
the truths that he uttered threatened
with financial danger are replaced
with the rottenest kind OF inslnuations
and prevarlcations
No amount of editorial dust can
blind the eyes of the people to the
fact that the depositors received their
money and that a financial crisis was
averted by reason of the guaranty
law. neither can they be blinded to
the fact that law was administered
by thu state banking board and the
bank commissioner 70 this end
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05

The state superintendent Office is
in receipt of the plans and speeiflca-
tions for the normal school building to
be erected at Durant, and the state
board Of affairs will ask for bids for
construction upon these plans. Il is
expected that publication will be made
this week.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05

The telephone hearing before the
corporation commission was, upon the
application of both the Independent
companies and the Pioneer company.
postponed till January 5th, BY that
time it is expected that every ex-
change win have on file a schedule
of its physical valuation and of its
toll lines In order to fix just rates
1t is absolutely necessary that these
facts be known
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05
WILSON MUST APPEAR
BEFORE GRAND JURY

By Associated rress
Kansas City 70, oct 8O.-United
State Commissioner Nuchals, today,
bound Thaddius S. Wilson, the Gar.
nett Kans., school teaeher over to
the grand jury on a charge of using
the mails to defraud, in connection
with the sending of letter to r. A.
Long lumber dealer. demanding five
Thousand dollars Wilson was re-
manded to Jail in default of bond
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05
jim M'MAHON GETS
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
New Information Received Today May
Implicate Several
Others.
BY Associated Press.

~ eA91NAAAANNA 4 AAaaf
Kansas City, Mo. Oct 80. Another
sensational information, duplicating
perhaps persons close 70 James Nc
Mahon, the self-confessed triple mur.
derer, sentenced to life Imprisonment.
was secured from Mcmahon last night,
by Sheriff Becker.
Information | got from jim last
night is the most sensational yet,
said Becker today it duplicates at
least two additional persons in the
crime"
Patrick Mcmahon, is still being held.
He became violent last night, declar-
ing every one was detective and try
ing to confine him.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05
DON'T SIGN
Excelsior City Lot Co.

Please call and see D. s. Warren
before buying your harness, fly nets,
buggies, wagons. binders, mowers and
all kinds of hay tools. We pay no
rent therefore we can sell cheaper
than those dealers who pay big rent.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05
; . 8 8 Q Q Q Q 0 Q Q Q Q 0 Q Q
CAPITAL NOTES.
, Q . 8 Q . 8 8 0 o o 8 Q o Q 0

Guthrie Okla Oct S0-The cor
Ioration commission succeeded in ex-
tracing the city Of Helena from dark
ness. The Kennedy Mercantile com
pany of Enid held and foreelosed a
mortgage on the light plant and fran
ehise and after foreclosing shut Il
down.
A delegation of protesting citizens
from Helena appeared before the cor
poration commission aud the commls.
sion took up the proposition so prompt
" that before the citizens reached
home their town was illuminated by
electric light
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05
OWEN SAYS PRESIDENT TAFT
MAY HAVE BEEN MISQUO1EO

senator owen in the following in
terview IN the Tulsa Democrat yes
terday, takes a charitable view of the
statement accredited TO President Taft
concerning the Oklahoma constitution
Senator Robert L. owen, senior SEN
ator from Oklahoma. was in the city
last night and a guest Of the Brady
hotel. Mr. owen was seriously IN dur
ing the summer and made a trip to
Europe hoping to regain his health
through a sea voyage, and an entire
change Of climate and amid new scene
ry and new faces. He does not look
too vigorous now, and bore an air Of
weariness while being interviewed by
Ia Democrat reporter On being asked
for an interview the senator respond
ed gladly and in reply to the first
question asked him wrote his answers
himself He had just come in from
his farm in Washington county and
left this morning on the II o'clock
train for sapulpa
Yes, ! was seriously unwell IN June
and went to Mannheim, Germany. for
treatment was somewhat improved
by the stay. but was not we'll enough
to enjoy the visit
what do you thing Of Taft's attack
on Oklahoma as a geological garden
of cranks?"
well, do not believe that n'r
Taft is accurately quoted, and know
him too well 10 believe he would will.
ngly aGront the people of our state
He is man Of the kindest heart and
most genial, cordial manner, and / am
not willing to believe he said anything
or intended anything offensice to
our people He IS my personal friend
and | am his, and / want him to re-
main a friend Of our state intend
to ask OF him everything I think our
people need. and confidently rely on
his justice and good Will TO grant our
reasonable expectations
OIL do not believe # wise or good
natured to fercely eriticise even an
humble citizen, for some hearsay Of
fense, and l do not intend to speak Of
the president of the United States ex.
eept in the most deferential and con
siderate manner
Il do not believe 1t wise or good
excited nor demand satisfaction for
fancied or actual criticism We have
the best state and best people in the
world. | am proud Of the good man.
ners of our people They need no de-
Tense"
On being asked his opinion 6 ar
ticle 9, section 9. IN the constitution Of
Oklahoma, Senator owen remarked
that he had not been long enough IN
the state to learn that II was a matter
of discussion in newspapers and 9th.
erwise. and therefore, was not IN po-
sition to express any views on the
subject
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-11-05
Nine Persons Burned to Death.

Nine Persons Burned TO Death
by Associated Press
ST. Johnsberg, Vt. Oct. 3O.-Nine
lives we're lost In a fire that destroy
ed the Citizens bank block here early
TODAY
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Milford chronicle., 1909-09-24
Police Reports.

The month Of September, up to last
Saturday, has been away below the
average Of arrests from all causes, even
below the same month last year, but
last Saturday, the result OF everybody
having had a rush week, working day
and night, the old bar room FOUNDERS
provided for a grand car0usal. The
speak easy was not responsible for the
trouble they had just simply an effort
to guzzeI all their supply too rapidly is
only to blame. Five OF the seven ar
rests made on Saturday were of the old
bar room class, and they were fined
four dollars each for the nights fun.
The other two were caught in a raid
on the crap shooting gamblers near the
phosphate works they also contributed
their cash for the fun. In each case
the money received came from men
who are strangers to the receiver Of
taxes. AS was to be expected, with
several hundred foreign laborers here,
there was a moderate supply Of beer
brought to town /; but be it said to the
foreign elements credit, only a very few
OF them drank more than they could be
comfortable with it was only the old
booze fighters who got into trouble or
crept around back stTeetsto indulge in
their appetite.
Yes, there is liquor brought to Mil
ford each recurring week, but there is
little actual drunkenness in comparison
with former years in Milford. Even the
bar room disciples do not drink quar-
ter they did under the open bar system.
Here is a list Of cases for the week
Asbury johnson, crap shooting, fine
S6 Martin Chopper, crap shooting, $6
Levi Lewis. disOrderly conduct, 81 |
William H. Hill, disorderly conduct,
81; Walter BlOcksom, disorderly con-
duct, S4 Edward A. Lister, drunk, S6; |
Lulu Shockley, fighting, 81 James
Gillispie, drunk, committed for three
Three days. Warrants are out for
OthepcTsp shooters.
The citizens OF Milford demand that
the laws be enforced, and the police are
complying with instructions, and from |
this on there will be no winking at Of. |
fenses against the laws against gamb'
ling, brawliug or Ordrunkenness. Be good |
and save trouble, but sporting life comes
high priced is a good thing to remember.
Milford chronicle., 1909-09-24
The Sussex Teachers Institute.

A criticism Of the work in our public
schools that one frequently hears is that
the subject OF writing is neglected. l
have heard that in several Of our schools
no regular period is devoted to penman.
ship. "HOw to Teach Writing in the
Public Schools" will be quite feature
during the entire Institute. A specialist
nay desire to create as much interest in
the subject as possible.
Every caution has been taken to pre-.
vent a single dull moment at the In
stitute. The veteran entertainer, DR..
Houck, from Pennsylvania, has never
failed to scatter sunshine and good
humOr wherever he goes. II DR.. HOuck
were the only attraction, we ought to
have the entire hall full Of the friends
Of education. 3r. E. A. Winship has
spoken at Institutes in every State in
the Union, aRd the fact that in many
Of them he returns year after year, is
the best guarantee that he is a speaker
Of great force.
instruction combined with entertain
ment has been the key note in getting
up this Institute. Everybody likes good
music, and this is what Prof. HALLS
coming will give us. He has always
been able to get singing out Of every
body, and the teachers and others at
Milford will be no exception.
E. J. HARDEsTY, Supt.
Milford chronicle., 1909-09-24
BURRSVILLE.

Charles E. Jacops and wife, Of Philadelphia,
are visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Truvilla
JacOps.
John H Bullock and family, Of Harrington,
were visitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. T..
Porter on sunday last.
The monthly business meeting and social Of
the EpwOrth League Society of Wesley NJ E.
Church was held at the home OF MI and Mrs.
Alfred Ross on Friday evening OF last week. A
full attendance was given by the members and
visitors. Refreshments were served in abun-
dance. Everyone reported pleasant time.
Randel Harvey, Of Philadelphia, arrived here
Sunday where he will spend his vacation with
his mother Mrs NJ. Z Breeding.
Miss Mary " Darrah attended a teachers
meeting held at Denton on Saturday last.
Ralph Cahall, OF Phiadelp phia has been visit
ing his grandmother, Mrs. Mary J. Cahall,
Mrs. Willard Johnson and son, and Mrs. Caleb
johnson, Of Concord, visited the latters sister,
Mrs. E. E. Russell.
Mr.. and Mrs William Simpson spent Sunday
with Mr and Mrs. Wilbur Jacops
Miss Edith Simpson has returned home after
spending slwee eks with relatives and friends
IN Tolbot, Worchester and Dorchester counties.
Frank Maloney and wife, Of Arondale, aud
Miss Ida Stevenson, Of South Bethlehem. Pa .
have returned home after visit with Mrs. Mary
j Cahall and family
Mrs NJ. E. Wyatt, Of Baltimore, was the guest
Of Mrs. W. P. Stafford last week.
Miss Addie Hill, Of Bridgeville, is visiting her
cousin, Miss Edith Simpson.
Mrs. Mary f. ThaWley and daughter Miss Eva
are visiting the formers daughters, Mrs. COursey
Hammond and Mrs Fred Hopkins Of Frederick
and Mrs. Richard Garrett, OF Hadden Heights,
Pa
Milford chronicle., 1909-09-24
FREDERICA.

The exercises at Barratts Chapel were largel
attended last Sunday afternoon commemoratn
the 10th anniversary. The day was pleasan
and the services were held in the grove Di
Stephen Herbin delivered an eloquent sermon
which was highly enjoyed by the vast audience
On Friday the Kent County sunday schoo
Convention will be held all day. A cordial invi
tation is extended to everyone.
Miss Carrie Palmer, daughter Of Mrs. Kate Pal
mer of this town and Mr. Bradley Of Chester Pa.
were married In that city last week and went L
Atlantic City on their wedding trip. They will
reside in Chester and have the hearty congratu.
lations Of many friends here for a happy future
Thomas Scanton prominent young farmer Of
near town passed away on Wednesday OF las
week after a lingering illness of many weeks
Funeral services we're held Ia Holy Cross Catho.
lie Church in Dover on Fri1ay Rev. Father Wal.
droH oficiatiHg. The deceased was thirty.hve
years OF age. He was well respected in the COM
munity where he resided aud also had a host Of
friends in our town who are gIieved at his death.
Many beautiful floral offerings were sent as a last
tribute OF respect. H. f. Mitten conducted the
funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert NJ. Cunlife Of Philadel-
phia are visiting Mr. and Mrs C. H. speel before
going to California TO spend the winter
Miss Elsie Wyatt Of Philadelphia, Mrs. Marv
Green, Miss Eta Green and Mrs. Lizzie Mcguire
Of Chester have been the guests Of Mrs. John
Coverdale.
Mr.. and Mrs. ElwOod McMichael OF Milford,
Mr.. and MIS-. Isaac Rash OF Dover and George
Kirk Of New York were the guests Of Thomas
Kirk ana wife last week
Miss Tabitha Grler spent several days in Phil
adelphia last week.
Miss Elizabeth Emory visited her sister, Mrs.
Ira Joseph in Milford last week.
Mrs. Townsend OF Dover, and Mrs. Kilmer
OF Wilmington, visited Mrs. Caleb Williams
last week
Mrs. Thomas Appleby ana grandson, Ray
mond. who have been visiting relatives here
have returned to Elsmere
Mrs. Carrie Blocksom OF otPedricktown, N. j.,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Patterson.
Caroline Hudson is quite sick with tonsllitis
Miss Fanny Wingate, Mrs. Name Davidson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Werley, f. Frank Melvin, W.
E. Thomas, Mr.. Leonard, B. F. Cooper, Ira
Downes, j. S. Camper, James Spurry, Ma.
thaniel Lank, Benjamin Burton. VIM. Belts
and LHther Robbins attended the Lewis celc-
bration on Wednesday.
There seems to be no end TO the tomato crop.
as wagon loads in large Numbers are stil in
waiting to be unloaded.
william Tomlinson had the misfortune to
accidentally shoot one OF his fingers on We'd
nesdsy.
Mrs. Lizzie Wilcutts OF near town is quite
III.
Milford chronicle., 1909-09-24
Go With a Rush.

The demand for that wonderful Stom.
sch, Liver and Kidney cure, DR., Kings
New Life Pills-is astounding B. H.
Matthews says he never saw the like.
Its because they never fail to cure Sour
Stomach, Constipation, Indigestion,
BiIiousness, Jaundice, Sick Headache,
Chills and Malaria. Only 25c.