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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24

Baltimore and Return, sI.z5, Baltimore
& Ohio 4. r. every Saturday and Sun
day. All trains both ways. both days.
except Royal Limited. City Of1ces, 1417
g ST and SIC Penna. Ave.-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
WASHINGTON GIRL
IN AN EDESON PLAY
Miss DeSiree Lazard Will
Have Part in THE Noble
Spaniard."

Miss Desiree Lazard, a sister OF Ar
thur D. Marks, a local newspaper man,
and we'll known in Washington, has
been engaged by Henry B, Harris to
support Robert Edeson in W. Somerset
Maugham's Victorian farce, The Noble
SpaEiard."
Miss Lazard made her debut on the
stage IN Robert Blossoms big success,
''Strongheart." and appeared with The
company during an engagement at the
New National Theater curing the seaSon
of 19O6-07. She later appeared IN the
cast supporting Mabel Taliaferro in
Polly OF the Circus
The role in which Miss Lazard will
appear in THE Noble Spaniard' is that
OF Lady PrOudfOOt.
Baltimore & Ohio To Chicago and Be-
yOnd. Two fast through trains, without
excess fare, at 1:27 and $50 D. m. Dining
cars serve all meals.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24

Popular Excursion, Sunday, July a5tn,
Baltimore g. Ohio r. R.-S1.00 round trip
to Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg, S1.35
70 Berkeley Springs, and zoo to Cumber-
land Special train leaves Union Station
at 8:15 a. m. returning same day.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
TO GIVE
RECEPTION TONIGHT

The washington branch OF the Knights
OF Maocabees will be the hosts tonight
at a reception at the residence Of State
Deputy Supreme Commander D. W.
Gall The occasion viii be the fifty
eighth anniversary OF Mr.. Calls birth
day and also to commemorate the tenth
year OF his connection with the orgaui-
ZatiOn-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
ANXIOUS TO DIE,
BUT MAY RECOVER
Woman Who Cut Her Throat With
Bread Knife in No Imme-
date Danger.

III health, relatives say today, caused
Miss Elizabeth Mangan, fifty-fiye years
old, to attempt suicide by cutting her
throat with a bread knife while lying
IN bed at her home, 20 Myrtle street
northeast. last night
Miss Mangan was formerly employed
in the Government Printing Office. She
had been suffering for several months.
Last May she was obliged TO give Up
her position Her condition however,
did not improve
She was hurried 70 the Casualty Hos
pital, where Il was said today that she
would probably recover
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
Thea-NeCtar Tea

None better. imported. Alb
Eoiuteiy pure and warranted
% suit al tastes.
600 PER POUND
Sold IN Halves ana Quar-
ters. Valuable e-reseuts
given with each / 10. pack
age
the Great Atlantic g
Pacific Tea Co.
Agzln Store. 607 It'll 81.
- Branches IN the City.
one Near You
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
TTrRK Is NOT WHITE

UIE CITY, Pa. JIay B-RaIph Alan,
a hotsI cook heres has been refused
naturalization papers By the chief OF the
division OF naturalization OF the Depart
ruen4 OF labor and Commerce on ac-
count OF ''not being q white man within
the meaning Of the law" Alan Is q
subject Of Turkey
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
TO AMEND BANK
GUARANTY LAW
Senator Roddie Introduces Bill to
Change Law So as to Regulate
Number Of Banks

Guthrie. Ok. Jan. 0-A reconstruction
Of the state banking law in its relation to
the guaranty deposit system is coEtem-
plated in a bill introduced in the legisla-
ture yesterday by Senator Robbie. II gives
the state bank commissioner authority u
regulate the number Of state banks thai
may be established in town. In towns
having a population Of 1900 the capital
stock shall be pot less than Sl5,000 with
a population Of not more than 5000,
$25,O0 Of 10000, $50,00O, and over
10000, 100000.
A levy of more than Ter cent on a
banks deposits for the guaranty fund
shall not be made In any one year. Levies
shall continue until the fund amounts OF
S per cent Of the deposits Of the banks,
after which none shah BIZ made until the
fund is decreased. m ease one fund
should be exhausted before its obligations
are covered. certificates bearing 6 per
cent interest shall be issaed for the diff
ference by the banking board.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
New Jerusalem Plan Being ReUiUed BY Senator
Campbell RusselI---Limit for Payment of
Taxes Extended Until Third Monday in
April---Senate Adopts Resolution for
Joint Committee for Selection of
United States Senator NEXT Tuesday

Guthrie. Ok, Jan. 9--Senator Campbell
Russells New Jerusalem" scheme for
locating the capital on an ideal site near
the center of the state bobbed up in the
senate yesterday in the shape OF con-
current resolution by Russell for the ap-
pointment of a special committee of seven
from each house to draw up bill which
shall put into effect the win Of the people
as expressed in theirstat on the question
at the November election. This bill, when
completed to the satisfaction Of the legis-
lature, is itself to be submitted to pop
ular vote before becoming effective.
Attorney General West won q victory
in the house over the contention Of Gov
ernor Haskell that the attorney general
should at all times be subject to the di-
rection of the governor in the bringing Of
suits, when the house, upon motion Of
Cope of Ell Reno struck out the word
which required that suits brought to re-
duce taxes should be brought through the
attorney general by the direction OF the
governor.
The limit for the delinquency OF taxes
was extended, however, to the third Mon
day III April instead Of March Is. The
vote on the tax bill was the first in the
house of the present session.
Speaker Wilson made the important
announcement that dl ring this session
two separate votes will be taken on all
emergency measures, one on the passage
of the bill and another upon the passage
Of the emergency clause.
The senate also adopted the house re-
solution for joint committee 70 take
charge Of the arrangements for electing
United States senator next Tuesday, anc
named Thomas. Strain and Brownlee al
the senate members Of the committee
Japp, Cope and Dnrant had already beer
named by the house.
A memorial to congress was adopted
by both houses asking for the extension
Of time of one year for the payment t
the federal government Of second anC
third installments Of the amounts du'
from settlers in the Kiowa-Comanch'
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
HASKELL WILL REFUSE
TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION

Guthrie. Okla, Jan. 9-In an audience
Thursday night with fifteen prohibition
preachers, Governor c. n Haskell decided
10 refuse the resignation Of F. S. Caldwell
state enforcement attorney, Caldwell
rendered his resignation on Wednesday
after violent quarrel with Governor Has
keIl as to the propriety and policy Of seiz-
ing five. barrels Of beer as it was being
unloaded into the lone hotel here for use
at an entertainment given to the leeisla-
ture and state officials.
Governor Haskell had refused aninvita-
ton to banquet of the legislature because
( Of his dislike to a number Of Guthrie
people arranging the affair. He was ac-
cused also of trying to break up the affair
by seizing the drinkables. This made the
governor angry and he called Caldwell 70
task because Of the seizure which had
been at CaldwelTs direction.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
CANNOT OISTURB
$4,000 PAYMENT
Decision Of Court of Claims is Inter
esting Echo of Long Struggle
of Eastern Chefokees

Washington. Jan. 9-The decision Of
he court Of claims that it has not the
bower to distribute the payment of fee
N s150, 900 out of the funds Of the Eastern
}herokees, to attorneys who tried to get
the money for the Cherokee nationinstead
of the Eastern Cherokees. is an interesting
echo Of the long struggle Of the Eastern
Cherokees to recover nearly five million
dollars from the government and pay
Inent of which is now being arranged.
This Zee was paid to Chas, Nagle, Of st.
Louis. Edgar Smith, Of Muskoeee. and
Judge Mckinney. of Washington. These
attorneys represented the Cherokee nation
(Which contended that the money recover
ed belonged to the Cherokee nation instead
Of exclusively to Eastern Cherokees and
their descendants The money paid by
the government was claim dating back
to 1886 when the government agreed TO
nav the Eastern Cherokees about a million
dollars for their holdings in the eastern
states, and the expenses OF moving 70
their new home in Indian Territory. This
claim remained unpaid for years and
when judgment was finally secured by
Senator owen and other attorneys, the
original sum, with interest, amounted to
nearly five million dollars Senator Owen
and associates received fee of a quarter
Of million dollars for this case. It took
them many years to get the judgment
While the Cherokee nation had helped
secure the judgment in the case. no soone
had 1t been secured than the Cherokee
nation got into contest with the Eastern
Cherokees over a division Of the spolls.
Their attorneys fought the case through
the courts and lost. the court holding that
the money went to the Eastern Cherokees.
Notwithstanding this. former secretary OF
the interior, Mr.. E. A. Hitchcock, paid out
to the attorneys for the Cherokee nation
the Si5O,OO0. The validity Of this action
was attacked. and the court held that II
could not disturb the payment. Two oil
the five judges dissented from the opinion
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
Animal. At New YORK zoo.

In the total number of mammals,
birds. reptiles and amphibians (4,0s4).
On exhibition, the New York Zoclcg-
Ical park stands to-day at the head Of
all the geological parks and gardens
Of the world. Berlin comes next, with
A total Of s,14s. The area Of the
New York Geological park in land and
water embraces 264 acres. or walks
and roads there are about eight miles,
md of fences 10h miles. The main
tenance force OF the park, constantly
on duty, embraces 141 persons. The
number Of visitors in 1907 was 1875
O46-nearly one-third Of the entire
population OF the metropolis Of the
American continent. OF this number
It is estimated that a quarter OF mil
Hon visitors were from outside OF New
York city
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09

The inspector was examining Stan
dard l., and all the class had been
specially told beforehand by their
master: Don't answer unless you are
almost certain your answer is cor
rect"
History was the subject.
Now, tell me- said the inspector.
who was the mother of our great
Scottish hero, Robert Bruce?"
He pointed to the top boy, then
round the class. There was no an
swer. Then at last the heart Of the
teacher Of that class leapt with Joy.
The boy who was standing at the very
foot had held up his hand.
We'll, my boy" said the inspector,
encouragingly, who was sbe?"
Please, sir, Mrs. Bruce. London
Tit-Bits.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09

Isaac O'Barns, once pension COM
missioner in Boston, appointed by
President Franklin Pierce, was known
for his terse and cutting sayings. 1t
was told of him that he promised to
subscribe for the erection Of a Baptist
church on condition that they should
"baptize 'em in hot water" It is Of
Mr.. O'Barns the story is told that
when on his deathbed, or when he
thought he was dying, and the doctor
had pronounced his feet warm ana
said that no one had ever died with
warm feet, the old gentleman inquired
in a whisper whether the doctor had
forgotten the case of John Rogers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
Nem Ambassadorg Il capItaI.

New AUlbdSSdpoiS - N~F'~~"
Two interesting new diplomats, both
from northern Europe, and both men
OF affairs in the world, have been added,
to the corps in Washington. Already
they have taken prominent position in
the social and official life Of the capi-
tai. Both are accompanied by charm
ing wives, one OF whom is a former
Boston girl.
They are Herman de Lagereranfz'
minister from Sweden, who presented
his credentials originally in the spring
Of 1907. and Count Carl Won Moltke,
the newly appointed minister from
Denmark, who is a defendant Of the
famous field marshal Of that name,
and whose wife was Miss Cornelia
Thayer of the Thayer family Of Massa-
chusetts. He has just been joined by
the countess.
The new ministers have taken adj
Joining homes in the double Hender-
son house. one of the most attractive
structures in the fashionable residen-
tial sections of Sixteenth street They
have established their legations and
the flags Of Denmark and Sweden fly
side by side.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
NIGHT RIDERS GET
DEATH SENTENCE
Attorneys for Defense File Notice of
Appeal to Supreme Court-Two
Others Get Twenty Years.

BY Associated Press
Union City, Tenn, Jan. 9.--Judge Jones
today imposed the death penalty on Gar
rett johnson, Ted Burton, Bob Ransom.
Fred Pincon, Arthur Gloar and Sam APP
plewhite, night riders found guilty Of the
murder Of Captain Rankin. and sentenced
Bud Morris and Bob Huffman, two other
defendants.to twenty years imprisonment,
The attorneys for the defense immedi-
ately gave notice ofappeaEto the supreme
court. If this tribunal does not interfere
the first named six men will be hanged
February 10.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
HOUSE DOESN'T PROPOSE
TO STOP WITH REBUKE
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Washington. D. c., Jan. 9.-That the
house doesn't intend to stop with its ac-
ton yesterday in rebuking President
Roosevelt. regarding the secret service,
was evidenced today when, at the instance
Of Tawney Of Minnesota, and without a
dissenting vote. it adopted sweeping
resolution Of inquiry into the amount OF
money appropriated for the present fiscal
year for the detection Of fraud and in
efforts made to bring to trial offenders
against the law.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
HARRY THAN IS TAKEN
FROM MATTEANRH HOSPITAL

BY Associated Press
Fish Hill, Landing, Jan. 9-Hauy r.
Thaw was taken from the Matteawan hos
pital today, to Negack, % be present at
hearing before Justice Toppkins on the
application Of his mother, Mrs William
Thaw, for jury trial to determine wheth-
er Harry is insane, and whether Or not he
ought TO be liberated.
Harry X. Thaw is entitled to a trial on
the question of whether OF not he has re
covered his sanity according TO Justice
Tompkins, who today heard the arguments
on the writ Of habeas corpus obtained by
Mrs. Mary c. Thaw his mother. Ihaw
was remanded to the aeylum to await a
decision as to where the lyialwill be held,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09

county commonly known as the Big
Pasture.
The bills were introduced into the house.
One by Casteel providing for an apprc-
priation Of $4,000 for the relief Of far-
inc and storm sufferers in Texas and
Cinarron counties. A bill by Durant
provides appropriations Of 100000 for
mileage, $4,000 for per diem and $25,-
600 for printing and contingent expenses
Of the house.
A bill making the board Of county
commissioners, with the surveyor, the
board Of commissioners of highways in
each county was introduced by Parsons
placing the entire control Of highways in
charge Of this board
A bill by Vogle provides that in electine
United States senators, the names Of
candidates be placed on the regular ballot
at the general election. the Legislature to
choose the candidate receiving the highest
number Of votes Nineteen bills were
introduced in the senate.
A constitutional amendment providing
for the recall Of public officers who are
derelict in their duty is proposed in a
joint resolution introduced by Senator
Yeager of Tulsa The recall was serious
" considered in the constitutional con-
vention as a companion measure 70 the
initiative and referendum, but was turned
down there.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
COMPANY MUST PAY FINE
OF Sl2,6OO IN KANSAS
Bv Associated Pres

BY Associated Press
Topeka. Kans., Jan. 9---The Kansas su-
preme court today affirmed the verdict
and fine Of the district court for Shawnee
county against the International Harves-
ter company. The company must pay
fine Of twelve thousand and six hundred
dollars, on forty-two counts to the charge
of violation IN Kansas Of the anti-trust
laws.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
washInaton Awaiting nRud.'

Everybody in Washington is more
or less openly on the qui vive CON
cerning the presentation of Miss VIII
liams, who, rumor has it, win have a
tremendous advantage over her sis
ter buds by reason of the valiant
backing she win get from Mrs. Joe"
Letter, who comes before the world
this year as dashing and attractive
young matron and the chatelaine Of
the old Letter homestead, made fa-
nous by its record of titled mar
iages
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
YOUNG WOMAN KILLED IN
FIGHT BETWEEN FAMILIES
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Williamson. KY. Jan. 9-Miss Et he
Ransom. twenty-five years old, was shot
and killed and five other persons were in
jured. two probably fatally. as result Of
a street fight here. early today between
members Of the Lantern and Ransom
families. The parties met at dance at
the home Of neighbor- Trouble was
avoided here, but meeting afterwards in
the street the men began shooting.
Sidney Ransom. and Charles Clark viii
probably die. Grover and George Lantern
were arrested
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
KATE BARNARD ON STAND
RE|TERATES HER CHARGES
Bx Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Leavenworth. Kans., Jan. 9--ln the
prison investigation here today Miss Kate
Barnard took the stSnd and reiterated her
charges Of graft and corruption in the
management of the prison. Il don't
charge anything personally said she, u
simply reiterate what the witnesses have
told me"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09

Mrs. WI, wife Of WI Ting Fang,
has made almonds popular by serving
almond cakes, with almond wine and
almond flowers for table decorations.
AS the table decorations are not 50
easily attainable, artificial ones are
used quite frequently, and may be
obtained from the Chinese stores.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
YOUNG REAL ESTATE MAN
KILLED IN AUTO WRECK

By Associated Press
New York Jan. 9-When an auto
in which they were riding, lost a wheel
and crashed into fence near Bayside
Long Island, Edward Colt Gilman, Of
Flushing. a well known young real estate
broker was instantly killed and Miss
Jeanette Mckirn and Chauffeur Houk Bren-
nan were perhaps fatally injured.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
EVIDENCE IN THORNTON J.
HAMS TRIAL NEARLY IN

By Associated Press
Flushing. N. r.. Jan IA few words
will be spoken in rebuttal and sur-rebut-
tai today, and all of the evidence in the
trial Of Thornton jenkins Hains,will be in,
Prosecutor Darwin said that he had rea-
son to believe that both sides would be
ready to sum up Monday.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-09
FIVE FRENCHMEN FROZEN
TODEATHNEAR EDMONTON
Bx Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Edmonton, Alb, Jan. 9-Five French
men, who left Stony Plain for Macleod
river,three days aao were frozen 70 DEATH
three miles west Of the Nine Mile House
on the Grand Trunk Pacific railroad sur
vey
Evening star., 1909-06-14
AMERICAN HORSES ABROAD.
Best Of Them Literally" Engaged in
English Stakes This Week.

If the engagements made for the.
American race horses in England Indicate
intent to race them, the busiest week of
the English season is in prospect for
the cracks of the j. r. Keene. Harry
Payne Whitney and August Belmont sta
bles this week. with the place Of great
est activity the fashionable Ascot course.
The biggest event of the week will be
run Thursday for the Ascot gold cup of
about $4,000, two miles and a half,
weight for age. which may induce to the
horses the unbeaten pair, Mr.. keene'
Colin and Mr.. Belmont's PrisciIlian, with
Ballot, Fair Play, Norman III. Bay Tree
and Esperanto among the other entries.
which include the best of the English
horses.
The weights as fixed are los for three
year-olds. 1c8 for four-year-oIds and I3O
for older horses. Should Colin or PrisciI-
liam start, it might cause some change in
the attitude of the English handicapper
toward the American horses that still are
untried. They were handicapped high ON
the reputation they made In America. and
the fact that they have not run. and
that their unbeaten records Sare beings
jealously protected. Is hardly ran.1Rrgu-
ment In favor of taking. weight of them
in the later handicaps that they are en-
tered for. Fair Play is one of the.noteds
American horses that has run. ands
weight has come Off him in big l1Irnps as
he has established form to convince the
handicappers
On Friday the event next IN fmportanoe
to the cup will be decided in the race for
the Alexandra plate. two miles and a.