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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-08-27
Gallant Union Officer in the
Civil War Victim of Para
Iric Stroke.
Answers ROLL CALL
! AT PHILADELPHIA
WENT THERE TWO YEARS AGO
ITO VISIT DAUGHTER AND WHILE
7THERE WAS STRICKEN THE
sSECOND TIME.

litter being confined to his bed for
ovef a year as result Of a second
stroka of paralysis, Col. John S. Nc
Graw,aaged 50 years. former promi-
nent resident of this city. and the
father ofsaMrs. Charles w. Morgan OF
North Tenth street. died yesterday at
the home of adanslIter, Mrs. Benjamin
Mann, at Philadelphia.
Mr. McGraw was born in Philadel-
phia on July 13. 1897. He was men,
ber of the Society of Twenty-Seven-
ers'' as they were called, being conf
posed of Richmond people born in the
wear 1927. The society was organized
in this city several years ago and but
few of the members are now living.
1t has been the custom to hold a re-
union each year but of past years it
has been abandoned. At the last regu-
lar meeting of the society in 1897, 1t
was suggested that each member write
a sketch of his life and Mr.. McGraw
prepared a very interesting paper on
his life and experiences in the civil
war.
Came to Richmond.
In 1885 Mr.. McGraw's father died
and the year following, his mother
with her three children moved to
Richmond. There being no public
schools in the city at that time M.
McGraw was sent to several different
pay Schools" where he attended for
three years In 1880 he went to the
country to live with his grandmother
and to help on the farm. Here he at
tended the country schools for awhile.
but the farm work occupied the great
er part of his time and his attendance
was SO irregular that he was finally
compelled to quit In the evenings he
utilized his spare time in reading both
ancient and modern histories. In this
way he gained considerable knowledge
and formed an inclination to join an
army and witness a battle like those
which the books described.
Became 4 Blacksmith.
In September. 1S4a. Mr.. McCraw left
the farm and came to Richmond
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-08-27
HISTORICAL SOCIETY,

Tomorrow afternoon the Wayne
County Historical Society will hold
meeting at the library building. All
members are urged to attend
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Enlists In Army.

Continued on Page Seven.)
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RELUCTANT ONES ARE
q, LABELED AS FlBBERS
Asks Question to Bear Out
Statement That Children
Learn to Lie Through Ex-
ample Of Elders.
SATURDAYS PROGRAM.

2:S0 p. m.-Phidelah Rice.
500 p. m.-Circus. Children's Ex-
hibition. conducted by Miss
Lambkin.
400 p. m.-kellogs Haynes Sing.
ing Party.
TOO p. MIR Rice.
1880 p. m.-kellogg Haynes Sing
ing Party.
500 p. m.-Nicola. Magician" as
sisted by Miss Marguerite SUIT
ton and Mr.. Herman Holmberg,
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CONTINUED on PaSe Savenl
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THE WEATHER PROPHET.

lltolAlNA-FaIr and warmer.
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(Cootinued On PaGo EiGh1.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-08-27
ASPHALT TRUST ATTEMPTS TO
GET FOOT HOLD AT HAMILTON

eiqboing Ohio City at the Present Time Is Engaged in
Knock Down, Drag-out Contest With the Paving 0ctu-
pus, Which, According to Surface indications, Appears
TO Have Control of the City Council Although the Board
Of Public Service Appears to Be Loyal to Citizens.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-08-27

The service board members were
powerless to do anything for the prop
try owners. The former council got
bids on three or four materials and
then allowed the people who pay the
bills to say which material they want
- 1nt thA ah9e nAmed councilmen
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-08-27
cod's way With Deys

The Way Of God with . Boy" w1s
the subjec. for this mornings address
by DIR. Forbush. He spoke q Ghe
boys sense Of God. as the sense a
fear. He said the boy most often =
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-08-27

where he learned the blacksmithing
trade under George Mccullough. In
1915 he assisted in organizing a COM
pany called "The Richmond Guards"
of which Samuel Sinex was captain.
On the breaking out of the war with
Mexico in 1916, the company offered
it's services to the government, but
was not accepted as it was not re-
quired.
Having finished his trade with Mr..
Mccullough in 1S47 and not finding 4
desirable opening in Richmond. Mr..
McGraw went to Cincinnati where he
accepted a position in a carriage fac
tory in that city. He was married ii,
October. 1S4S. to Mary Ann Jukes Of
Cincinnati, and continued to reside in
that city until 1852 when he removed
to Richmond and accepted position
with the Clayton Hunt Carriage COM
pany.
Enlists In Army.
When the war broke out in 1861 Mr..
McGraw raised company and was
commissioned captain. His company
WdS dlIdCHeu 10 Tic oItu regiment III
diana volunteers, organized at Camp
Wayne, in this city Capt. McGraw
possessed a unique war record and
was rapidly promoted. He was held
in high esteem by all the men under
him. He was promoted to major. July
1863 and to lieutenant-colonel in May,
1864. In May, 1866 he was promoted
to colonel. He was in the battles of
Pittsburg Landing. Chaplin Hill. Stone
River, Chattanooga, Missouri Ridge
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-08

o. W. Ball, the well known piano man
of oswego, was here this morning.
J. W. Swartz, an attorney of Chelsea
was business visitor here today
Charley Hunt and J. c. Wilkinson made
a business trip to Pryor Creek today
P W. Bonfoey is expected home this
evening from business trip to Tulsa.
Roy Palmer, Of Fl Dorado. Kans, was
here today looking up land purchases.
William 7. Rye was business visitor
at Claremore yesterday afternoon.
W. c. Clark, of Chelsea was a business
visitor in the county court here today.
Miss Eva Ratcliff will leave tonight for
Columbia, Mo, to attend Stevens college.
Earl Pendel returned to Pryor Creek
this morning, after a business visit here.
Ed Shanahan Of this city, has been
named as foreman Of the federal grand
jury at Muskoeee
Miss Mabelle Foreman is again able to
be at her position at the RatelifI store
after brief illness.
Miss Nina Conley. who has been visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mars. left today
for her home at Sloan Springs Ark.
The county commissioners have ordered
the sheriff TO cease auesting hobos in the
! city as the expense Of keeping them is
too great
The city council held a brief session
last night to confirm the contract with E.
J. 0verley and company for the construct
ion Of a sanitary sewer on South Brewer
street A motion prevailed 70 place city
officers under bond.
All parties using city water that leave
their hydrants running at night to prevent
freezing, will have supply shut of. on ac-
count Of waste Of water Your hydrant
and goose neck viii not freeze If properly
closed j. II Workman, Superintendent
A gentleman Of leizure" entered the
Silver Moon restaurant last night, and
sent Frank Smith. the night waiter to the
kitchen for something. and politely picked
up pie and left. This morning Smith
looked the fellow upand had him arrested,
AZ the ministers home yesterday at
3 O'Clock p m Rev. A. J. Williams united
in marriage Tom Hopper and Miss Laura
Cailders, both of Tulsa, Okla. The bridal
couple returned to Tulsa on the evening
train
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-08

J. B. Quigley came up from Tulsa last
night on business visit.
Emmett Hughes is here from FL Paso,
Tex. for a visit with friends.
G. 4. Williams, of Westville, was a well
known visitor in the city today
W. T. Anderson of Muskogee, was
ransacting business here today.
Attorney j. j. Bulger formerly Of this
city, is here from Baxter Springs.
Byron Kirkpatrick Of Pryor Creek was
here on business this morning.
Earl Pendell was up from Pryor Creek
last night TO see the isle Of Spice
The city schools were dismissed today
on account Of the low pressure Of gas.
Miss Anna Chandler will entertain a
few friends with party this evening.
W. B. Hammer, Of Morganfeld. Ky, was
in the city today on a prospecting trip.
Miss Alma Beck, who has been visiting
friends here left this morning for Miami.
Miss Clara Hughes, Of the Chieftain
force was sick this morning and unable to
te at her position.
J. w. Orr left last night for Oklahoma
City to attend the meeting of the State
Bankers Association.
Miss Sayres, who has been visiting
Mrs 7. A. Chandler left this morning fc7
her home at Muskoeee,
Ora Smith returned this morning from a
trip to Albuquerque and other points in
New Mexico and Arizona.
Mayor Sam Parks left today for Okla.
homa City to attend the meeting Of the
State Municipal League.
Miss Eva Ratclln was taken suddenly
III last night and was unable TO return to
Columbia, Mo, TO attend school,
Jas. S. Davenport and wife will leave
tomorrow for Washington Robert IRON
side, Ir., viii accompany them.
DR.. Barton Fite. Of Tahlequah, left last
evening after visit here for Kansas City
to resume his studies in the Medical col
lege.
Miss Flora Roberts has resigned her
position as stenographer at the county
court, the resignation TO take effect next
Saturday
The preliminary trial Of Nj. +. Shnn
chareedswith shooting N. II. Henderson
near Welch last Monday is set for hear
ing next Tuesday
Mrs. Claude Shelton cameup from Clare
more last night en- route to Centralia, but
remained over in vinita todayon account
of the cold weather.
Ivan Mercer and Henry A, Brown. son
and son-in-law. respectively. Of w. M.
Mercer. of Aurora, ILL.,, who recently bought
the W l. Doherty place three miles east
Of town. are expected here this evening
to remain.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-08
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY

| J. J. L-leer returned to Baxter Springs
this morning.
Judge }. A. Gill is at Pryor Creek at
tending court
John Gore is here from McAlester for a
visit with old friends.
Attorney Paul Mackey left on the flyer
today for Pryor Creek.
G. W. Roberts, Of Neosho, was here this
morning on business.
John Crutchheld left this morning for
Muskogee on business
Mrs J. A. Torbet Of Tulsa was visitor
in Vinita this morning.
W. j. Snow, OF Clinton Mo-, was a
visitor In the city today
John Warren was in the city today
from Adair on business.
D. G. Elliott came up from Claremore
this morning on business,
J. !. Howard, Of Claremore was trans
acting business here today.
S. A. Wagner of Nowata. was among
the throng Of visitors here today
K. w. Cranfeld came up from Claremore.
last night, on q business mission.
W. L. mayes, Of Pryor Creek. was among
the throng of visitors here today.
Q. +. Ritter came over from Nowata
last night on a business mission.
Col. ]. j. Spencer and wife returned
last night from a visit at Guthrie.
C. B. Rogers left this morning for Pryor
Greek TO attend the district court.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-08
ROSE ITEMS

Dated January g.
Gull Swimmer is.eathering corn on Mar
cum prairie
The family Of J E Duncan is safreriag
with grip.
Miss Fan Ridge spent Christmas with
her mother
Miss Susie Ross spent the holidays with
homefolks.
Rev Hardeastle couldn't get here on
the first Sunday
Joe l. Wilson and son we're in Pryor
Creek this week
Joe French has been visiting with Ellis
and Bob Duncan
Moody Teehee went to Tahequah this
week to enter school
Mrs Tom jackson Of Greenbriar was
visiting here this week,
Mrs Couch will open school Monday
after weeks holidays.
Miss Dovie Dodson will resume the
duties Of teaching Monday
Jess Ridge and ehola Ragsdale left FOR
the Male Seminary Sunday
Burton Rogers had two loads Of cotton
einned at Mooday Saturday.
Henry Crouch and wife. Of 0koee. Wis
tied felatives here last week
The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs l. A.
Jackson is seriously IN with Group.
j. F. Duncan took his boys. Ellis and
R1bt back to the Male Seminary at Tah-
Iequah today
New Sunday school officers were elected
at Arcadia Sunday Rev Dodson IS now
superintendent
Mrs j. W. Duncan and children left for
hbEe tins morning after spending the
holidays with J Z. Duncan and wife.
Mrs Alta johnson and daughter came
home from Mt Vernon, Mo, where they
spent the holidays with homefolks
ittNs DfftA AtulhitttNkUiu uiNu Autcaayt
December 20 with consumption and was
buried Thursday al the NB.Rowe GENE
terry.
Mrs. Calvin Hendryx visited her sister
Mrs L. A, Jackson Thursday and Friday
returning TO Pryor Creek Saturday to take
che train to Mexico Mr. Hendryv had
gone before
Nieholos Mitchell. deputy sheriff. whom
Il is said was killed by the Frye brothers.
while trying to keep peace at a Christmas
rec at the Hogan Institute, was buried
Saturday Dec 28on Marcum prairie. Eie
leaves wife and several small children
About year ago these same boys, In q
dispute over stray horse. are alleged
knocked Cal Mitchell. brother Of Nlck.
in the head with hoe. severely inlufing
him.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-08

Ben Cowden, formerly an operator at
the Katy station here, but now Of Califor-
MIA, passed through over the Katy today
en- route TO Parsons.
Misses Gayle Scott Lucille Milford.
May Badgett, and May Day Clark
left last night for Columbia Mo-. where
they are attending Stevens college
Owing to the low pressure Of gas and
the consequent inability 10 heat the church
building, the prayer meeting at the Con-
gregational church will not be held tonight
as usual.
Mrs J. W. Byrd, John Byrd. Jr.. and
I, H. Byrd, went to Neosho last night to
attend the funeral of Mrs Byrd's brother
| Jaw who died very suddenly yesterday
morning.
Marriage licerss were issued today to
Charley Elmer Jones. aged %. Of Montreal.
Mo-, and Miss Myrtle Sears, i9. Of Ketchum.
and to Tom Hopper aged 2l, and Miss
Laura Cihlders, IS. of Tulsa.
The NJ, X. & T. will, within the next
ninety days, build a commodious baggage
and express room on the north end of the
depot here, When the new addition is
completed the Vnita station will be 205
feet long.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-08

w. Nj Malone Of the Depositors Guar
antee Journal left today on the fast mai
for business trip 70 Tulsa
Robert Haganour returned last might to
his home at Appleton City, after a visit at
the home Of Rev. G. j. Donnell,
Mr. and Mrs Roy Willis are preparing
to leave Thursday for New Mexico where
they expect to make their future home.
Miss Majorie Davis, Of Tulsa, was here
yesterday afternoon en- route TO Nevada,
Mo-, where she is attending Cottey college.
W. P. Thompson will leave tonight for
Washington, D. c.. where he has law
suit pending that involves about SIS 900.
Chas Wilson. formerly clerk at the
Peoples Drug store in this city, but now
travelling for a wholesale dug house was
here today
George S. Dickinson representing the
Mereenthaler Linotype company Of New
York was here today on business with the
Chieftain.
Louis Thomason, Millard Davenport,
Robert Hill and Drake Hawkins returned
last night to Bonneville, Mo, where they
are attending Kemper Military Academy.
Chief Of Police Lee Webb and officer
John Britt we're summoned to Welch to
day, in connection with the killing of Bill
Langley, there by City Marshal. Ed Hall
Win Devine bought the Saddle Rock
restaurant again today He sold this place
about three months ago. He will now
conduct both his restaurant on Vann
street and the Saddle Rock.
Mrs. }. C. Haynes of Baxter Springs.
Kans., who was called here by the sick
ness Of her daughter, Miss Hattie. return
ed home this morning accompanied by
the latter who is improved.
c A. Davidson today received letter
from his brother at Pretoria. in the Trans
vaal, South Africa, saying that he had
recently killed beautiful lion. Mr., Eek
ial Davidson is superintendent of the
largest cement works in the world.
The Chieftain closed q contract this
afternoon for the purchase Of a Mergen-
thaler linotype. The machine will be the
latest model and the first one of this kind
to be shipped into Oklahoma. The deal
was made with Geo S. Dickerson. the
special representative Of the company
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-08
Personals


FROM TUESDAYS DAILY
Roy Rogers was here from Miami today
f. j. 0verley returned last night from
Joplin.
Will Nidiger of Needmore was in the
city today.
Dr. Barlow Fite came over from Table
auah last night
Fred chilson was here today from Webb
City on business.
II. 0. Bland an Alton attorney was here
On business today.
j. G. Mehlin. of Alluwe was in Vnita
on business today
Miss Mabelle Foreman, OF the Ratclih
store is sick today.
Dr. W. D. Trout is among the visitors
here from Alton today.
T. C, Holland goes to Chicago tonight to
buy car Of furniture.
Charley Walker was here this morning
from Tulsa on business.
II. C. Miller returned this morning from
business trip to Seneca.
E. E. Conkright and wife Of Centralia
spent today in this city.
Homer Rogers, Of Choteau was trans
acting business here today.
ST Cox, Of Grove, was among the
throng Of visitors here today
T. E. Enelehart returned this morning
from business trip to Miami
w. l.. Doherty came over from Grove
last night on business mission,
G. 7. Swartz. of Davenport. was among
the throng of visitors here today.
A. C. Peace Of Cenualia was a business
visitor at the county seat today.
Mrs. c. B. Rogers who has been quite
sick for the past ten days is no better.
John Barrett came up from CIaremore
this morning for short business visit
Mrs. Harve Smith, Of Pryor Creek. spent
Yesterday with her sister. Mrs. IF. Etter
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Jack have returned
from holiday visit at Warrensbure. Mo.
j. Carter Cook. a well known attorney
Of Muskogee, was business visitor here
today
L. D. Dalqnest is installing complete
private water works system for Dr. Dean
at Fairland.
G. W. Fuller, representing the Western
Electric company, Of Kansas City. was
here today.
II. II. Russell is sick and unable to be
At his position ss messenger for the Wes-
tern Union today
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-08
"a Texas Ranger,

Take your best girl or your friends best
girl to see "A Texas Ranger. when il
comes to the Auditorium on January 8.
You cannot afford 70 n s this, the seas
ons success. Plenty Of action for your
money. besides lots 10 make you laugh
and feel better for having seen the play,
and Fresh Water Jack. the hero in the
play"
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-08
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY

Miss Byrd Taylor left this morning for
Joplin.
Trains on both roads were several hours
late today
Judge L. F. Parker made a business
trip to Miami today
Emmett Rea is here from Okmulgee for
a visit with friends.
Guy Patten returned last night from a
business trip TO Tulsa.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-05
BY PROVIDING EDUCATION is
PAVING ROAD TO FREEDOM

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3-[Editor Her
add: Reading the letter signed
working Girl in this mornings Her
aid has had the most depressing effect
on me. Here is an rganization-the
Friday Morning club-doing it's best TO
relieve distress and educate where
surely education is so much needed.
l can imagine nothing more truly
charitable than the giving of that ed
ucation for lack of which men and wo-
men find themselves hopelessly handi-
capped in this most practical and work
aday world.
Can it be doubted that the man or
woman who has no special skill at any
one thing is at great disadvantage.
Surely we are doing a good thing if
we take only a few from the position
of disadvantage and put them where
they will have at least an equal chance.
If it should be true that employers
profit by the increased skill of their
employees and the world is not as equit-
able as it might be, is it. not also true
that the way to right these requisites
is by education, and that those who are
endeavoring to provide education are
really taking the step that will lead
men and women to freedom?
CLUB WOMAN.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-05
DEEMS PLAN OF GOVERNMENT
is BUILT ON SANDY BOTTOM

DOWNEY, Feb. 2.-[EditOr HERALD:
Charles u. White request sthat if l
have a better plan for the government
of the people than the one proposed by
the Socialist party L will let him near
from me. No, Mr.. White, l have none
Of my own. 1 very much fear that if
l had, the attempt to put it in running
order would terminate like the one the
Socialist party proposes to build up
crumble and fall of its own weight.
1 believe with Mr. White that the one
laid down in the Bible is all right
would rejoice with the whole world to
see it fully inaugurated. L guess, how
ever that from his quotations and ref
erences we would very much differ as
to what that plan is, as laid down in
the Bible.
1 believe Mr.. Whites heart is all
right, but is very far in advance of his
head. If 1 know anything, it is very
little, and that little I have learned
from others who have called my atten-
tion to many errors and ideas that
entertained in earlier life.
Doubtless Mr.. White will agree that
the founders of our government were
wise and good men, who gave us the
very best that could have been given at
the time; the best the world has ever
seen; a model one. Yet, with all their
wisdom and judgment, they made mis-
takes.
One we think we have seen for forty
years was, by gift, sale or otherwise,
the parting with the public lands,
which should have been held as com
mon property for the use of all the
stockholders, the people.
This error we can trace, and we can
see nearly all the present conditions
of suffering and want all over and
around us.
Yet after all it may be that these
conditions and experiences are just
what poor humanity needs to teach it
where to look for wisdom that makes
no mistakes.
The coming government promised
will be on a rock foundation, and not
on a sandy one. such as the Socialist
party would build on.
w H. STEEL.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-05
BELIEVES CONSTITUTIONAL
RIGHTS SLIPPING AWAY

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4-[Editor
Heraldl: Mr.. Irwin scores a palpable
hit on Mr. Pollard when he tells him
the inference from the unsuccessful
warfare conducted by the people is
that they will continue to be beaten.
They are beaten. At this present mo-
ment they are whipped out Of their
boots. Facts are the things that count.
and the fact is that, despite all the hue
ana cry made during the last twenty
i've years, plutocracy is today in the
saddle as it never was in the history
of the world. When anybody will show
me more rapid assimilation of wealth
from the classes to the masses, a more
sweeping triumph for monopoly than
this country has recorded within the
last generation, 1 will retract that
statement.
Take any test you like and you will
find that the masses have been
whipped. In the first place, they have
IoSt in this country what was formerly
the inheritance of every American-ths
certainty of being able TO earn an indie
pendent living, and to snap his fingers
at the world, provided he was fairly
frugal and Industrious. Land monop-
oily and the special privileges that we
owe to our protective system have
killed all that, and today ninety-nine
out of every hundred are scared out of
Nl'OlI 1lNCS 4O4 4SoA IuSV SuOulQ lose
their jobs.
Moreover, the masses have come to
the desperate pass of not daring to
open their mouths. More and more
the most high-handed suppression Of
the right of free speech, on which ali
progress depends, goes on, and great
papers, that profess to champion the
peoples rights, actually make fun of
the loss >of this priceless heritage.
The Herald is the one fearless news
paper in Los Angeles today, and the
only one fair enough to stand for the
constitutional right of free speech
Probably there are few radical meet
ings held nowadays at which police
men, either in uniform or plain clothes
are not present, and the public appears
to think it entirely right that they
should pass on what speakers should
or should not say, and what the audi
ence should or should not listen to.
But I, for my part, think [ am the
judge Of what it pleases me to say or
listen to, and that any interference,
open or covert, with my decision on
that point is a gross denial Of the right
of free speech. ECONOMIST.